Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-26

men got on at Rising Sun for sylpAr, ths
next station above. Being in another car
he did not see the disturbance aud could
not recognise the men from whom he took
the tickets.
Bdward Tsrripg, brakeman on the
train, said that the train leaves Rising
Sun At Z rs O'Clock p. N. That shortly
after leaving Rising Sup two men, whom
he identified Rs Trainor and Griffith, en-.
tered the rear oar. TraInor had = re
volver and went mp to . oalored man aud
demanded his money or his life, and 10
George o Carey and demanded his watch
and money. TarrinR made move TO
pull the bell rope and was told by Trsinor
to stkrd bsck or he would blow out biz
heart. He afterwards went into the
water closet Al looked himself IN; while
there he hid his watch In his boot
George o Carey Of the North Rast Star,
testified that he was passenger on the
train and WAS half asleep, when he was
startled by hearing talk, and waking up,
saw TrAiuor with = revolver In bis hand
Trainor asked him to hand over his
pookeibook, and said at you don't will
blow your heart ont" He attempted to
slip 300 in notes which was in 1t, into
his pocket, intending TO hand over the
empty ptoketbook. Trainor, before this
was accomplished, demanded his watch.
He handed him his watch and chain, the
two worth about $l5, and Trainor left
him. Did not recognise Ghfith.
William Albourg, colored, student In
Lincoln University, who was passenger,
recognized both men. Griffith stood nj
the door, he thought. with the intention
10 stop him from going out. Griffith
after wards sat down. TrAinor covered
him with revolver, and he handed over
dollar note.
George B. Psksmore, who was one Of
the four passengers in the car, was not
asked TO hand over. He saw the two
together after TrAinor committed the rob
berry did not know whether or not they
oOnveTsed; did not recognise Griffith.
Detective Miller, in the employ Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company worked
up the CASE and arrested the youths,
assiated by Detective o.ty. He told
Griffith he wanted him, and he said 81
know what for-that train robbery"
Trainor made an effort to escape from the
house when he went alter him. he tried
to pull ont his revolver, but
the officer got the drop on
him. TIainor then gave him
the stolen goods which were up stairs in
his house locked up. When asked what
he had done 1t for, he said he twas hard
up and wanted money" Grifith's pants
we're torn, and he said II was done In
jumping off. Detective 0tty corrobor.
ated Miller, and said that Grifath's
mother, when told Of II; said TO him:
'You have been with Bill TrAinor."
The slate rested here for the present.
The defense called several witnesses,
who testified that beth lads bore good
regulations. The same witnesses testified
that Griffith is OF weak intellect
William Trainor, one Of the defendants,
testified that he went to Rising Sum with
Griffith at his request. They drank con-
siderable cider and he was half drunk
He admitted committing the offense, did
not know why he had done it he was
either drunk or orAzy; he lost or threw
away some change and told Griffith
he would get It back IL he
had to take up collection
Griffith did not aid him H.
she robbery. In reply TO question
4 the court as TO whether he had read
AMY novels he said he had he had read
III kinds had read some western novels
pass away the time. he was Is year,
ID the 31t Of last July The lads jumped
q the train while It was going at Is
niles an hour, Grifith jumping frat
Frainor broke his wrist.
States Attorney Brattou and Alexander
8vauB, Esq, appeared for the state, and
Albert Constable, Charles c. Crothers
and Reuben Haines, Esq5., for the
defense.
John Newman, charged with the lar
oeny Of . pookstbook belonging TO Capt.
David Key, pleaded guilty. Sentence
deferred.
John Cannon pleaded guilty to viola
ton Of the local option law, was aen-
tenoed to 80 days In jail and $500 fine.
James MoKinsey, who WAS convicted on
two cases OF violEtion Of the local option
law, WAS sentenced to 80 days in each
and ines amounting 10 5000.
At the night session Griffith testified TO
Ignorance Of TrRinor's intent 10 rob the
passengers. He did not help hin.
Griffih's father testified that his SOD
was weak minded and related several
things he had done, tending to show he
vas OF unsound mind.
States. Attorney BrHtton spoke for the
State and c. C. Crothsrs, Rsq for the
defense. The court then adjourned unit
to MORROW morning. The state called
several witnesses in rebutAl OF TrAinor's
statement that he was drunk.