Morning journal and courier., 1886-04-08
THE COURT RECORD.
Superior COurt-CrimfnaI Side-Jud
 Torrance.

Torrance.
 Yesterday morning in this court the work of the April term began in earnest The first work was that of empanelling grand jury to consider the cases of Wales L. Doc little for the murder of William Ford in Bethany, and that of Anson Buck for the same murder, also the case of Bernard Lynch charged with the murder of Thomas Malloy, and the case of James Brown, the tramp, charged with bestialit ity. The grand Jury were made up as follows: James M Colley, L. R. King, Samuel Platt, H. S. Hotchkisss, w. w. Smith, A. E. Beardsley, Eli H. Wakelee, w. Cecil Durand, James T. Higby, Henry z. Nichols, Charles J. Harris on, Charles Griswold, s. R. Crampton, George W. Couch, George w. Bradley, J. A Bishop, Daniel s. Glenney and George S. Allen.
 After the grand jury had been instructed as to what their duties petit jury of the following men was empanelled: New Haven-Cleveland G. Smith, Charles W. Allen, George F. Peckham, Alonzo A. Townsend. Hamden-James H. Leek, George L. Andrus. Naugatuck-Hooker Hotchkis North Haven-Fred E. Jacobs. Orange -Albertus N. Clark, Henry A. Clark. Wallingford-Street Williams. Meriden- David Smith, James Futile, s. O. Paddock Wsterbury-Wiliam R. Williams, Jared F. Baldwin.
 The first case before the court was State vs Frederick Daly. The accused was charged with the crime of statutory burglary committed in Meriden March 29 He plead ed guilty. The maximum penalty for the offence is four years imprisonment. Daly's counsel, Lawyer George P. Ingersoll, made strong appeal to the court for leniency The prisoner is but twenty ty-three years old. Ir1Irr inAi tad tence.
 Attorney B. J. Shanley appeared for George W. Willard, who was accused of breaking into Charles L. Shermans shop in West Haven and stealing lot of bolts. Mil iards attorney proved an alibi and after ten minutes consideration the jury returned verdict of not guilty.
 James Scott, the former agent of Wilson Waddingham of West Haven, was then put to plead on charge of embedding $5,000 from his employer on December 1, 1885. He pleaded not guilty. Lawyer E. P. Arvine appeared for the accused and asked for continuance until the next term of the court MT. Blydenburgh made no objection and the court so ordered. In default of bonds Scott was taken back to jail by Deputy Stevens
 Nelson Ellis, charged with theft at Bran ford changed his plea to guilty and was sent to jail for one year.
 Attorney Blydenburgh nolled the case against John Fitzgerald, accused with being tramp in this city, and no further busi ness remained for the jury they were excused until 16>o:c clock this morning.
 Shortly before court adjourned the grand jury reported a true bill against James Brown the tramp charged with bestiality, and he was put to plea. He plead not guilty and his trial was assigned for today.
 The following cases were nolled by States Attorney Doolittle: Thomas Clune, theft; William H. Dunwell, threatening to beat and kill Nellie T. Dunwell, and breach of the peace; Frederick Dux, information dissuad- ing witness; William Hsckett, New Haven, violation of Sunday liquor law on payment of $50 g.
 Superior Court Civil Side Judge
 Phelps.
 Milford people take great int crest in the Miles Fish Oil case, and thronged the court room, and most Of them were given a chance to testify about that horrid stench. Court of Common PIeas-Judge Stud-
 ley.
 In the Court of Common Pleas yesterday Judge Studley continued the trial of the case of w. F. Davis vs. George Somers of Stony Creek, executor of the estate of Robert Smith. The claim is for bill of about $500 for oysters delivered
 City Court - Criminal Side Judge
 Pickett.
 April 7.-Thomas McGlynn, violation of Sunday liquor law, $50 fine, s16.75 costs, ap- pealed; Christopher Bornman, non support of wife, continued to May 1; James Fitzger aid, non support of wife, to April 21; John Wright, breach of the peace; Ernest Poop gerise, $1 fine, $o.18 costs.
 Court Notesss Grace L. Braman has been granted a di- vorce from Henry T. Braman on the ground of assertion. They were married August 3, 1878. The custody of two children was given to the mother.
 An Attractive Ara Store. The beautiful attraction of Easter souve- nirs makes Cutters art store uncommonly interesting.
 Trunks and Rags.
 Extremely low prices at
 STEVENS & BROOKS, 795 Chapel street.
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