Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
KENT COUNTY COURT.
The Session closed--Ali Applicants for
Liquor Licenses Granted.

Liquor Licenses Granted.
special correspondence of Gazette ana journal
DoyER, Oct. 2l.--The case of the State
VS.. Willard Harris, indicted for resisting
an officer, about which the jury disagreed
yesterday, was taken up for second trial
BY the State. but was postponed until next
Term 81 court by agreement of counsel.
William 9. Potts, colored, OF Duck Creek
hundred, charged with the larceny of a
punch OF Keys, attached to KEY ring
from the door of the town hall at SMYRNA
during disturbance there, caused by the
arrest OF young negro on August 10Th
last, was next arraigned and pleaded not
guilty. The State contended that althonsb
the value of the property taken was small
y was none the less fragrant violation of
inc law, inasmuch as the evident intent of
the party was to impede the carrying out
Oh Justice by carrying off the KEYS of the
public hall. The defence argued that it was
case OF mistaken identity and produced
witnesses 10 show the prisoners previous
goou character and also that he wore on
the nlght IN question a black derby hat.
whereas the prosecuting witness testified
that the man whom he saw take the KEYS
mad on cap. The testimony of the de-
renee was of a negative character so far ms
The taking of the keys was concerned. A
verdict OF guilty was rendered, and the
prisoner sentenced to pay cost of prosecu-
AcAaclp tLC fhltlt Vi bue DrODertV tl6
centsl and to be imprisoned for two
months -"
William Mcneil, who plead guilty to
breaking into the store of Mrs. Mary Scott
az Sasson's Corner, this county, and steal
ing, some cigars, -four and candy, was
sentenced by the court to forfeit 95 cents,
tne vallle OF the property stolen, pay cost
OF prosecution, be imprisoned six months
from date and on Saturday next stand in
hnt
The court explained that this was the
penalty required by law for burglary, with
winch the prisoner was charged in the in
dictment and the court had no power to
alter it.
The grand jury has not vet found any
true bill in the case of the State VS., John
Marker, charged with committing rape
upon Cora Foreaker. The principal wit
ness, Cora toreaker, was not present YES
terday, and the attorney-general issued
an attachment for her. This is the case
that so agitated the editor of the Mems If
Wilmington, Marker having ESCAPED from
an officer while an the way to prison and
was never recaptured.
GRAND JURY IGNORE THE MARKER CASE.
DOVER, Oct. 23.-Court reassembled at 10
O'Clock yesterday morning. The case of
the State vs.. Charles Smith, Benjamin
Butler. John Jackson and James Baynard,
a. SViulcNi lIuiCttu Iur disturbing re-
llgious meeting near Willow Grove was
taken up. The jury was empanelled and
the entire morning taken up in hearing
the evidence
Cora Foreaker for whom an attachment
was issued, appeared before the grand Jury
and stated her case. The charge that She
made was the much talked of Marker rape
case. The grand jury decided athat the
evidence did not justify them insiinding
true bill against Marker. The charge. il is
believed, had been trumped up BY the
maiden.
DOVER Oct. 23.-Court met promptly at
10 o'clock yesterday morning. In the case
OF Charles Smith, Benjamin Butler and
James Baynard, all colored, indicted for
disturbing religious meeting near Willow
Grove, the jury rendered a verdict of not
guilty This ended the criminal business
and the civil list was taken up.
The case of Turner vs. McCleary re-
plevin suit was heard. Court adjourned to
meet again Monday.
The grand jury visited the almshouse
and jail and found both institutions in
first-class order.
DOVER, Oct. 26.-Court was in session
Saturday morning and some minor bust
ness was transacted. All the applicants
were granted liquor licenses. The court
refused to confirm the sheriff sales of the
real estate of Sarah r. Mason at SMYRNA
Charles g. Boyer of Cheswold and j. s.
Pomeroy of Milford. The Cummins will
case is scheduled for argument on Thurs
day.