Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-02
But Little Business Transacted monday
-Recess Taken Till Wednesday.

County Court reconvened Monday af-
ternoon at . o'clock. The old and new
entry dockets were recalled but no new
cases were ready for hearing. Arguments
were made in the State against John j.
Thompson, John McGreavy and J. w.
Louther who had already pleaded guilty,
as to the degree of punishment
which should be meted out. State 5
Attorney Brownell stated that it was
evident that the affair with which
the men were connected was Il prize fight
and that the fine should be at least one
hundred dollars to make its repetition UNI
likely. Lawyer Deavitt appeared in be-
half of McGreavy. He claimed that be
himself was present at the affair and that
it was not Il prize fight. There were two
principals, four SecOndS,a time-keeper and
were noted and blood, as well as large
amount of drinkableS, was drawn but it
was not IL prize fight, He thought
that McGreavy should not be punished
spectators, merely clapped their hands
and cheered the principals on. He la
mented the fact that the local press had
called the affair prize fight, because it
reflected upon the good character of those
present. He thought the fine should not
j. w. Russell appeared for Thompson
and j. j. Enright for Loulher, both of
whom repeated partially and IN substance
the arguments advanced by the preCed-
ing speaker in favor of light punishment.
Hon. Henry Ballard spoke in behalf of
the grand juror of Colchester. He said
that upon the preliminary trial the evil
dence went to show that all the usual &C
compartments of the prize fight were
present on this occasion, but that
the evidence showing that prize was
fought for was wanting, and that
was the reason why it had been thought
best to allow the respondents to simply
plead guilty to a breach of the peace.
The States attorney reiterated his opinion
that the fine should be a heavy one. He
insisted that the affair was Il prize fight.
Boxing matches such as the opposing
counsel claimed this to be had taken
place in the City hall repeatedly, but no
one thought of running away from the
consequences but in this instance the
principals and four seconds had left for
parts unknown, showing that the contest
was of a more serious nature than Il
boxing match. The place where the fight
occurred, together with the early hour of
the morning, showed that it was more
than IL boxing exhibition. He also claimed
that the statute did not take into consd-
GRAFTON the question what kind of gloves
Were employed. LOuther admitted that
he was referee, and the evidence went to
show that Thompson and MCGreavy
aided and abetted the prize fight and their
punishment should not be light one.
Decision was reserved by the court The
crime to which Thompson, McGreavy
and Louther pleaded guilty is punishable
by a fine of not more that 500 or impris-
onment for not more than one year.
In the case Of the petition of the town
of Shelbuln under the laws of 1854, asking
State aid for the repair OF Il certain piece
of highway, the report of the petitioners
was read by q. w. Wales, recommending
that the sum of 500 be appropriated for
this purpose. Decision was reserved.
There being no other cases ready for
hearing, Count took IL recess until We'd
nesday morning.