National Republican., 1883-04-24
BEFORE THE BAR.
Arrangements in the Criminal Court-Manda-
mus on Treasurer Wyman.
Ex-senator Kellogg Gives Baii-The Fem
ner Murder Case--Thc Record.
ARRAtGNMENTs.


Chase and James Waters housebreaking
three cascs) pleaded not guilty; Joseph NJ.
Bird. second ofiense, petit larceny, pleaded
not guilty two cases) William White, alias
William Henry Johnson, larceny, pleaded not
guilty Lucy A. Williams larceny pleaded
not guilty; Thomas Mackey, second ofensc,
petit larceny, pleaded not guilty.
EX-SENATOR KELLOGG GIVES BAIL.
Ex-senator William Pitt Kellogg was at
the city hall yesterday and gave bail Mr..
kellogg's counsel announced that Their client
was ready to furnish bond in any amount
and asked Mr.. Merrick to fix the sum. He
named $4,000 rs the amount, ana Judge
Wylie approved the action of the attorney Tor
the government when IL was referred to him.
Mr. Lester w. Bartlett, a gentleman OF largo
means, was accepted as surety.
ACQUITTED.
In the special criminal court yesterday
William IL. Hooper, q young man charged
with having cmbezzled $1.05 from Frank X.
Ward, was acquitted. Mr.. ii. &. England, oil
Rockville, Md, appeared for him and created
great laughter by his witticisms in alluding
TO the petty crime.
JUDGE MACARTHUR pREsIDEs.
Judge Macarthur occupied the bench in
the special criminal court yesterday. lie
stated that no bail cases would be tried until
after the Jail cases shall have been dis
posed Of
BAIL FOR PARKER.
A motion was made in the special criminal
court yesterday by Mr.. A c. Richards, to re-
duce the bail of the man Parker. who was
committed to Jail in default Of $500, Tor OBJ
tanning money under false preten ses. Ihe
district attorney was not prepared to do any
thing without further investigation. Time
was allowed for further investigation.
THE FENNER MURDER CASE.
Mr.. Miller, one of the attorneys for II. w.
Fenner, confined in Jail for murder, made a
motion in the special criminal court yester-
day to have witnesses summoned from Ken
lucky for the defendant he being unable to
pay the expenses. The matter is held un-
der advisement.
CONVICTIONS AND SENTENCES.
William Townsend, colored, was on trial
Yesterday for grand larceny. The jury re-
turned a verdict of guilty without leaving
their seats. He was sentenced to six months
in jail
Henry Scott was sentenced to two years in
the Erie penitentiary for house breaking.
James White, alias Reddy White, was found
guilty of grand larceny. Sentence was re-
served.
CASES OF THE Ex-DETEcTIvEs.
By Judge MacArthur's decision that the
iail cases must be tried before the bail cases,
the cases against the ex-detectives will go
over to the next term of the court
mANDAMUb ON IhEhoOhbh W MAN
Emmil p. Halstead, administrator of the
estates of John N Pullam and John j. Pull
liam, and trustee appointed by the supreme
court of the district yesterday applied in the
court in banc for n mandamus on A. w. wy.
man, treasurer United States, to compel him
TO pay the amount of q certain draft. The
petition states that on June II, 1882, the
treasurer of the United States issued three
drafts to J. j. Pulliam, executor of j. N. Pull
liam, for $4,96S, which were delivered to
petitioner as administrator Since b. w.
Keyscr filed bill against the petitioner,
claiming an equitable interest in the drafts.
A decree was passed directing the petitioner
10 indorse and collect the drafts, and make u
distribution, but the treasurer refused to pay
the drafts. A writ was issued to Mr. Wyman
returnablo April 30.
4 MECHANICS LIEN.
Charles j. flaming has secured a mechanics
lien against the trustees of the Fourth Bap-
tst church, lots 8 to II, in square 276, for the
sum Of S1o360 Tor construction OF said church.
REQUIsITIoNs REFUSED.
A rcquisition signed by the governor of
Virginia, dated on the twelfth instant for the
arrest of Geo. Payne, charged with obstruct-
ing fishery in Alexandria county, Va, who
Is supposed to he in this city, was refused
recognition by Chief Justice Cartier ON the
ground OF informality. Also one for the ar
rest of Edward Payne and John Powers,
charged WIN ASSAULT anu DdJbSIy anu dIIeInpI-
ing to intimidate and impede an officer in
doing his duty in Alexandria county, Va
The chief justice also refused to recognize
this warrant for the same causes.
MISCELLANEOUS.
James d. Baden, of New York, was adj
Initted to practice before the district bar yes
terday.
The court in general term yesterday ap,
pointed Samuel 4. Luckett constable for the
district
Theodore NJ. Noyes was admitted to the
bar of the district yesterday.
THE RECORD
Court IN General CHIEF Justice Cartier dno
Hi Iobn b BSldeS Of New YorE was admitted tc
practice at the district bar. Upon petition and
recommendation of several citizens, Samuel T.
Luckett was appointed constable. United States
Wyman, treasurer of the United States; defendant
ordered to show cause why mandamus should moi
be granted, on motion of Nr; Worlhington, the
application OF admission of j. +, Walker was re-
ferred to the examination committee. on petition
off Salger and recommendation of citizens ap
pointed United States Commissioner. Samue
Farquhar vs. John o, Jones; notice ON defendant tc
show cause why he should not give security bond
Parker Winiman appeal from decision OF com.
missioner OF patents; leave to ile reason for ap'
peal continued. Adjourned until to-day.
Equity Cour-Judge COr.-OToole VS.. Kicks
Ferd schmidt appointed guardian dd Item. Gar
rison Us. Garrison Catherine T.; Garrison opdeTet
nuditorts report ratified and distribution ordered
Best VS.. Best petition of q. T. Hill directed to b,
hlod. Speer VS. Coyle reference TO auditor TO re
port on partition. H6rdell VS.. Hardell; divorce
vim mat. granted; Garrick VS.. Garrick, same
Libby VS.. Libby, same; Williams Us. Williams
drawn. Adjourned until to-day.
Special Criminal Ierm-JLdge MdoArthur.-Will
lam Ii. Hooper, embezzlemenI; verdict not guilty
James White, alias Reddy White; verdict guilty
William Townsend, larceny; verdict petit larceny
six months in Jail w. Il, Smith; forfeiture of re
cognizanCe set aside. Henry Scott, housebreakin
in the night plea Of guilty entered two year
in the Erie pcnitentiary.
CircuH Coit-NelV Suis-U. g. OK rel. L. p. Hal
stead, as administrator under order of the cour
vi. A. w. Wymau, treasurer of the United States
suit for maIdamus A. l.. Merrlman, attorney fC
plaintiff. John w. Hunter VB, John H. Brown
suit for issues from probate,
Equity COurt-NeW SuitS.-ShOemRker ct al. v
Shoemaker ct al; suit for sale of lot ., Davi
Sands's subdivision Of square 25li c. H. Cragil
solicitor for complainant.
THE STAR ROUTE TRIAL,