Morning journal and courier., 1890-04-26
THE COURT RECORD.
Un1tsa States Csurs-A Verdict for che
 DeEenAans.


 Unissa States Csurs-A Verdict for she
 DefsnAant.
 In the United States district court yester- day the jury in the case of Mrs. Catherine Doyle of Hartford against the Mutual Reserve Fund Insurance company of New York was out i've hours. and late yesterday afternoon returned with verdict for the defendant. The piaintins mother, Mrs. Honora Killings, aad been in.ured in the company and her oaughter was the beneficiary. The plaintiff alleged that after her mothers death the company sent detective to sec her and by threats compelled her to sign release of her claim for $56.. The company claimed that there had been fraud in the manner of ob- taining the policy. The case had been on trial several days.
 Superior Court - CIVIL Side - Judge
 Robinson.
 A petition for relief from the burdens of the New Haven and Derby railroad was re- osived yesterday from property owners in the vicinity of Hill, Liberty and Lafayette streets. When the Starbuck syndicate bought the road it agreed to abolish grade crossings at those streets, but has failed to do so. It is stated that there should be awarded in benefits an aggregate of $s0, ,000' The case came up yesterday in the shape of an application for the appointments of arbi. l traters by the court. Corporation Counsel Lawyers .. $. Hamilton. 6. T. Drisooil and w. A. Wright, acting for property owners, presented the papers to the court. Mrs. Emily G. Demorest of Guilford ob- tained a divorce from Dr. John H. Demorest of New York on the ground of adultery. The parties were married in 1872, the plain tiff's maiden name being Miss Emily G. Davis of Guilford. Attorney Livingston w. Cleaveland appeared for the petitioner. The injunction case of Heller, Hirsch & Go. of New York, restraining Theodore Platt 6 Co.,, J. N. Haukins 6 Son and Deputy Sheriff Bradley. David Timms, assignee of Kuh & Tusea of New York and Attorney J. J. Webb, counsel for Timms, for molesting or interfering with Deputy Sheriff Higgins in the possession and control for Heller, Hirsch & Co. of the fish oil and fertilizer was heard yesterday. The motion was de- nied. Court of Common PleAs-Criminal Side Judge DemIng. The suit of Miss Minnie Cox against Will liam F. Squires was finished yesterday. The plaintiff sues for the support of child born four weeks ago, and for damages. A letter written to Clerk H. E. Benton of the court, wherein the defendant offered to marry the girl if the prosecution was waived, was read. Squires was found guilty and remsnded to jail. In few days the court will assess the amount that the defendant will be required to pay for the support of the child. City Court - Criminal Side - Judge Pickett. 
 Eddie Raftu, throwing stones, discharged Jane Herman, common drunkard, 60 days in jail, $6.24 costs; Peter Wilson, breach of the peace against Maria Wilson, and drunken ness, judgment suspended; William John. son, breach of the peace against Charles Rssacousser, discharged.
 Court Notes. THE WATERBURY CoURT. Henry Romp of Waterbury was found guilty of violating the screen law and fined $5 and costs in tle superior court for the Waterbury district. After this the court adjourned.
 BAR MEETING. There was bar meeting of the superior court yesterday morning, at which John W. filling, 8. E. Baldwin and Lynds Harrison were appointed committee to cooperate with committee of Fairfield county, to re- wise the rules relating to admission to the bar. The matter came up on an application from the Fairfield county term. These counties represent one district before the supreme court.
 A swEDE's CHARGE. Charles Rasaoousssr, a Swede, yesterday charged William Johnson, a carriage maker of 7l Hamilton street, with assault. His head was badly bruised. Tho evidence showed that the Swede had been discharged by Johnson and had made such a row that he was foroibly elected. Johnson was dis charged and the Swede was severely repri- manded.
 ABOUT TROUT.