Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-11
IN ACCOUNT WITH JUSTICE.

IN ACCOUNT WITH JUSTICE.
 John Carroll Held for the Superior
 Court For ManslauEhter.
 The first of the many cases heard be- fore Judge Bradstreet in the police court to-day, was that of John J. Dow ling, charged with committing an as sault with a knife upon James Butler. The evidence went to show that on the night of July an altercation took place between Bowling and Butler in front of Bauby's fruit store, each claiming that the other was the aggres- sor. Bowling called at the police sta tion to have Butler arrested and was in- formed by Sergeant Bannon that he would first have to secure writ. He then started for home and i'll front of the Methodist church again met Butler, who was with a man named Delane. Another altercation took place, each claiming that the other was to blame. Bowling drew knife and slashed Butler twice in the neck and back, after which he called at the police station and gave himself up. Butler has since been under the care of physician. In court Dowl- ing stoutly maintained that he acted in self defence and told straightforward story. Owing to the extent of Buffers injuries Judge Bradstreet imposed fine of $25 and costs.
 John Carroll, accused of manslaughter for the killing of Thomas White on the the afternoon of July 4, pleaded not guilty. A mass of testimony was taken to show that White was drunk on the day he received the fatal fall Two witnesses swore that he fell twice that afternoon before he was pushed down by Carroll. The latter said he merely laid his hand on Whites shoulder, when he tumbled over back wards striking on his head. Drs O'Hara and Axtelle testified to the nature of Whites injuries and the cause of death. The former on croSS-eXamination said that in his opinion alcoholism had some thing to do with Whites death. Dr Axtelle said that death was caused by hemorrhage covering the entire surface of the brain. The scalp was bruised but the bone was not fractured, nor even cracked. Such fall would not produce death in healthy brain of young per son. Whites brain showed distinct ly appearances as found in the brain of one who uses alcohol excessively. Age ill connection with that condition caused the result in the case in question age: being the chief fea- ture. The neighbors of Carroll testified to his general good character, and the foreman under whom he is employed at Benedict & Burnham's said that for ten
 
 day, and was one of the most peaceable men in his employ. After hearing the evidence Judge Bradstreet said there was nothing left for him to do but send the case to a jury, and bound the ac- cused over to the superior court, re- ducing the bond from $2,000 to S1 ,000.
 For the past two months merchants of South and East Main streets have made numerous complaints to the police AI. Nl.k ,Nf who stole from them with a persistency that was aggravating. Last night Off cer Dodds noticed gang of lads acting suspiciously and arrested six boys be- tween the ages of II and 15 years. All acknowledged that they had been steal ing and a number of articles were turned over to the police. Revolvers from J. H. Guernsey, bats and balls from F. B. Field and shoes and other small ar ticles were among the spells of the gang. In the court this morning Willie Howard, whose father acknowledged that he was beyond control, was sem fenced to the reform school the case of Charles Lynch was continued until his father can be seen; and the cases against three others were continued for I thirty days to give the boys an oppor- tunity to mend their ways.
 An appeal was taken in the case of Howard, bonds being furnished by the boys father.
 Thomas Kench, for keeping a house reputed to be house of ill-fame, was fined $1O0 and costs; appealed. Rebecca Kench, his wife, accused of a like offence, left the court room before her case was called and her bond was forfeited, with the understanding that if she appears in court tomorrow the order will be recalled.
 About o'clock this morning James Bailey attempted to clean out North Elm street and had almost succeeded when Sheriff Mcdonald happened along and buckled into Bailey. For time things were lively, but with the assistance of an officer Bailey was bundled into team and carried to the station house. He re- sisted all the way but was finally lodged in cell. Q