Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-19
LAST EDITION
CRIMINAL COURT.
The Grand jury Concluded Its Lsbors
and Is Discharged for This Term.

The Grand jury Concluded Its Lsbors
and Is Discharged for This Term.
At court Yesterday afternoon Frank
Stanton, nwho had been convicted of
stealing a buggy, was brought forward
charged with the larceny of q watch.
He pleaded not guilty. The court SEN
fenced him. in the case of the buggy to
pay 500 restitution money, six months
Imprisonment and to receive twenty
lashes Saturday The attorney general
entered q nolle proseGui in the case Of
the stealing of the watch.
The bail bond of Harris Coulter in the
case of Isaac Davis, was forfeited, and
an attachment issued for the arrest of
Davis returnable forthwith. La the
case of Ida g. Fighter vs. Martin M
RICHTER for divorce Mr.. Lyman pre-
sented petition on behalf OF the plain
tiff asking for sum to cover expenses
since the Nav term. He thought $3.50
would suffice, and asked that it be re-
turnable at the end Of this term Of
court.
In the case of John McGrenera. charged
with using fire arms and threatening to
shoot Ida Hamilton. Mr.. Turner asked
for continuance until next term, as
certain witnesses were not forthcoming.
The attorney general consented and the
continuance was granted.
The grand jury returned ct o'clock
with several indictments and the court
adjourned.
At this mornings session, George
Caulk, colored, was sentenced to ten
days Imprisonment for carrying a
razor In the case of Richard and Henry
Cooper colored. charged with attempting
to kill Charles Shields, colored, w. f.
Smalley, Jr.. ESQ their counsel. with
drew the plea of not guilty OF attempted
larceny and entered plea OF guilty Of
assault. The prosecuting witness was
examined as to the circumstances, and
said they had had fuss that ended in a
fight. he was cut on the head by Henry,
while Richard PORTED revolver at him.
Several witnesses testified to the
prisoners good character. The men were
sentenced to pay tins of $50 and COSTS
each, and be imprisoned six months
Annie Mention. colored, confessed her
guilt on the charge of stealing pair OF
shoes worth So from Emma Brown, and
was sentenced to one months imprison-
ment.
Alexander Hayes, colored, was SEN
fenced to be imprisoned ten days fol-
carrying a concealed deadly weapon.
James Strange, colored, pleaded moi
guilty to the charge Of stealing a coal
worth So; pantaloons, SO; vest. 81; pis-
toll, So; opera glasses. So. from Thoma;
H. Harris The jury rendered verdict
of guilty without leaving the box, anC
Strange was sentenced to receive ter
lashes and be imprisoned six months
Hall Nash was charged with stealing
two metal coins. commonly called fv'
cant pieces, each of the value of fv,
cents; two metal coins, commonly called
cents. each of the value of one cent and
one pocketbook of the value of 81, Lawful
money of the United States, of the good
and chattels of Eliza B. Hartman. Oh
the stand Mrs. Hartman said she mad
she pockeibook and it was wort
20 cents. The evidence was circamstan
tial. Nash had been engaged as a coach
man. and the second day Mrs. Hartman
pocket book disappeared She suspectel
Nash, accused him Of the theft and ha
him arrested. The jury found hir
guilty. His sentence was two months
Imprisonment and ten lashes'
On motion of Deputy Attorney Generi
Davis, the following prisoners were dis
charged: Wright King, Levi Ruth Isas
Anderson. David Anderson, John Duckerl
Il
The grand jury concluded its Quite
and returned to the court room at l2
o'clock. Chief Justice Comegys dis
charged the jury from any further al
tendance at the present term al
thanked it for it's public service.
Edward DENNY. colored. was charge
with attempting to commit rape on Mar
garet S. Hukill; in st. Georges hundred
September 10. He pleaded not guilt,
q and having no counsel the court directs
4 William s. Hilles to defend him. DENT
had a hearing in New Castle last night.
George T. Wilson alias Edwar
q Hopes, colored, was sentenced to OF
months imprisonment and FIVE lashes fl
larceny of harness belonging to Waltz
T. Silitoe worth $87
George w. Taylor, charged with stes
ing SO in cash and promissory note
aggregating So belonging to Russia
u pole, name unpronouncable, pleaded NJ
guilty. He is not yet 16 years oil
Henry Clay Turner viii represent him.