The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-16
THE CIRCUIT COURT.
\ Number of Criminal Cases Dis
posed of This Week.

The Circuit Court after "A recess of nearly
two weeks resumed its sessions for The Sep
tenher term on Wednesday morning last.
Judge Stump alone occupied the bench.
The criminal docket was resumed. The
first case taken up was that of Mrs. Maria
Dell, of Port Deposit, indicted for assault
with intent to murder Charles Huber, a
youth residing with his pareAts next door
to the accused. 1t appeared that There was
the too frequent neighbprly quarrel, HUI
ber's parents claiming tina Mrs. Dell had
struck nearly all their children, and the ac-
cused stating that she had been annoyed by
Huber's children who threw stones at her
chickens, etc, etc. Charles Huber testified
that on the 18th of last August while he
was engaged in cutting down weeds in front
of Mrs. Dell's property which his father
had been authorized! to have done by the
town bailitf, she cut him on the cheek with
knife and then threw water over him.
Mrs. Dell denied the cutting and stated
that the youth had struck her with his fist.
Huber's father and mother testified against
Mrs. Deli, aud the latter'S husband and
other neighbyrs testified in her behalf The
jury after consulting for but few minutes
returned with verdict of not guilty. Il.
G. Tnackery, ESD, defended Mrs D''.
The case of John Mendjnhall indicted for
rape on Ella Ida Miller was then taken up.
MeGdiEhal is tifty-siX years of age and his
hair and beard (the latter foot long) are
partially gray. He is miller by trade and
although native of Cecil COUNTY, resided
for number of years lately in Philadel
phia. In March he rented the mill of David
Phillips in the Sixth district, several miles
from Rising Sun which he managed until
brought to Jail early in June where he has
since remained, the privilege of giving bail
not being allowed persons charged with SO
serious All uffeuse. Ella Ida Miller is arat her
goo Hooking girl of about 10 years of age,
but appears to be somew hat older. Her
father lives in Philadelphia. Mendinhall's
wife brought her from that place to do
homework. there was some difficulty i'll
getting jury, the detence making many
challenges. The girl testified shat Oh the
Mendinhall and sine We're d lone in the house
that he threw her on II sofa in the parlur OF
his residence and accomplished his purpose,
notwithstanding her resistance and outcries
MendinLalls wife was away at the time
The girl uld hot tell any one of the assault
until the next day. Margaret Phillips,
maiden Quaker Lady. daughter OF the owner
of he mill, testified that she heard the girl
make all ourcry Oh Ihe afternoon it was al
legged tie assault was committed. Witness
did not FemeTi her great IN any things and
would say Il don't know | tell thee
When asked why she didn't seAd for ii
doctor for the girl when she was afterwards
sick Instead of doctoring her herself said
1--WE don't believe ill doctors, or lawyers
cit! err Mendnhal testified in his own
and also denied having any improper rela-
lions with the girl. lie had slapped her
for misbehavior, and she Threatened To tell
something on him. Four men residents OF
Philadelphia who knew Mendiuhall when
he resided in that city testified To his good
character. Mrs. Miller, Elias -suep:uuther,
testified that she was incorrigahle story
teller. Two women who had boarded AT
the same house as Menuip hall, testified To
his good character. A brother of the rrisr
oner testified to loose ACTIONS of the girl
The case was argued before the jury, who
after remaining out but half an hour re-
turned al 9:3O p NJ, with verdict of not
guilty. Albert Constable and Heister Hess,
E-qS., defended Mendinhall.
Gu Thursday morning Nathaniel But cher,
a colored boy of about Is years of age. was
placed on trial on the charge of larceny of
500. Tho case Was concluded early il the
afternoon. The jury after remaining up all
night and failing to agree was discharged
Il. &. Thackery defended the prisoner.
William Freeman. alias Monkey" Free
man, conred youth, of this town, was
tried before "A jury on the charge Of assault
and battery on George Shippers, color-u, and
for carrying concealed weapons. He was
convicted of both ofienses. The Judge in
consideration of the fact that he had been
confined in Jail for five months only i'm
posed fine Of s. and costs for the last
named offense but for the former sentenced
HIM to four months in the House of Correc-
ton. AT the evening session Frank A.
WaltherS who was under sentence of $500
fine and thirty days N all for violating tn.
local option law, was convicted in three
other cases for the same otfense and had/
the same penalty imposed in each. The
sentences com bined make four months in
Jail aud he will be required to serve two
months additional for non pay rnent of fines
On Friday morning Harry Morgan of
Elkron, was placed on trial before jury OF
the charge Of larceny of about SO irony
Henry Mcconnell. The case was still /on
trial when We went to press. I
Paul Read was brought into court about
half past two in the afternoon and sentenced
to be hung The Governor is required to
fix the date.
Judge Stump said In sentencing him thai
there was no doubt in his mind that Man
non struck the blow but the fact that he
was acquitted did not make Read the less
guilty.