Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-09
Court Notes.

Court Notes.
 The city court room was crowded yesterday morning with spectators interested in the trial of the druggists who were out in force. It was evident from. the number of druggists present that there were more in court than those whose cases would be tried. Among those present were the following: John H. Lowe, E. A. Cess ner, F. Wood & Sons, William Bronson, W. A. Ford, Lloyd Salisbury, H. A. Beers, Charles H. Fleischner, Fred B. Brill, H. J. Sperry. Charles Messenger, James Eagney, E. Hewitt, Ezra Healy, A. B. Hall and Messrs. Schurman, Mix and Leighton. Several of the druggists in con versation before aud after the trial spoke in severe reprobation of the methods pursued by Judge Blydenburgh in obtaining evidence in these cases and remarked that the druggists were heartily sustained by popular sentiment in general in fighting the cases.
 After the criminal cases had been disposed Of the case of Joseph A. Hodgson, the Whalley charged with selling to John Mcclure of 155 Water street, a liinor, on November 26. The CTS. Hodgson was defended by Prof. William K. Townsend and Edward L. Linsley.
 Judge Picket # inquired W @ regarding the license; ms Mir. Hodgson had a druggists license. John Mcclure was the first witness.
 What is your occupation?" asked MT. Blyden-
 'I am working for you, spotting,' was the re- ply. This created general laugh in the court
 Witness testified to buying half pint of cider brandy of MT. Hodgson, and identified as the pur- He purchased the stuff for 25 cents. After pur. chasing at A. B. Halls store a second half-pint of the same articles, witness returned with the bottles to Blydenburgh's office and they were placed iu the safe.
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 Attorney Townsend cross-examined the wit ness. When witness came from the store he gave the bolt e to Wynkoop whe was waiting for him outside the store. Wynkoop placed the bot tie in his pocket and brought it to Blydenburg' office.
 "Do you know anything about the other thir teen bottles?"
 Blydenburg-I object.
 Townsend.-It is only for the purpose of ascer bottles is safe system, that ask.
 The testimony at this point was not pressed.
 What is the arrangement under which you
 BlypenburgI object.
 ,"How long have you been employed by MT Blydenbug?"
 For two months "What is your salary" s'As much as get"
 What What did soyg you get the second monthly Did you have a raise in wagess'' "Yes, sir.''
 first with Blydenburgh, as to pay. Some ar engagement was made with the other fellows however. Later there was an arrangement t, receive &. 60 per case It was made by Georg, Wynkoop. drew my pay $5 and $10 at time When two of us go together, as we usually do we receive $1.s0 each. When there are three O us, each gets third of the money. My father Paul E. MrGuire, lives in Wallingtord. My fath CT left me two years ago and in the meantime have been 8 waiter at the Mansion house il Derby, and worked six months at Sargent's." The witness made several statements regard ing his employment, and contradicted hiInsel several times. McGuire stated that he was tn, buyer and Wyncoop was the witness. He gen Mir. Blydenburgh gave him. He received 8 or s at time.
 George Wyncoop testified that he was em poyed as spotter, for which he received all thu money he wanted to spend. The hearing wa then adjourned to this morning. Greenwood street, were before Judge Picket yesterday afternoon. Attorney Matthewman O the Humane society complains that thei mother is unfit to care for them. Hattie, Henr. Carrie, twelve years old, will come before thu judge January9 She is at home to care for thu three months old baby. WEST HAVEN ASSAULT CASE. John Kirby and John King are to be tried at o'clock this afternoon before Justice Adams a West Haven for assault on Bessie Anderson The deed was committed on Sunday, Novem Der 15. Miss Anderson, accompanied by maI named Sherman, went to the fire at Dickerman' ice house on that day. On their return through ven they were assaulted by four men. The Wes Haven authorities have since been searching fol the rufians Late Saturday night Sheriff Peck with the aid of two patrolmen from the Howard avenue precinct arrested Kirby and King At torney Strouse will defend.