Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-12-08
A LIVELY CHASE.
"A Prisoner Escapes While on His Way to
Court-Captured and sant to Rutland.

a Prisoner Escapes While on His way to
Court-Captured and Sent to Rutland.
Officer Brunell lost his man Monday, but
with the help Of horse got him again.
The officer went to the county Jail to re-
move to the City Court room one Burke of
Underhhl, who was arrested for asseulting
a woman and lodged with Sheriff Reeves
for safe keeping. Burke wore pair of
hand cuffs from the jail to tine police
Office, where the bracelets were removed.
trunel then took Burke into Clerk Of the
Court Davis's office, where he left him for
an instant, while he looked into the court
room for Judge Peck. When he returned
Burke bad disappeared. The officer ran
to the street and, seeing Burke sprinting
down Church street, jumped into city
carter's team and took after the fleeing
criminal Two policemen were crossing
Main street at the time and they too started
after Burke, soon followed by Sheriff
Reeves and Chief Dumas. The horse nat
uraly gained on Burke, and whom he reach
ed Adams street, two blocks from the City
Hall, Brunel had ovsrtaken him.
Burke then showed his Willingness
to fight, but it was of no use,
as the officer was thoroughly aroused
and handled his prisoner without gloves.
He was taken into court where he plead
guilty to the charge OF assault, Judge Peck
imposing fine Of $500 and costs. The
thought OF paying it almost staggered
Burke and he gave the officers no trouble
while being escorted back TO jail. Sheriff
Reeves received a warm reception, however,
when he went into Burke's cell to take him
to Rutland; as the sheriff stepped
inside to clasp the handouts
on Burke's wrists, the prisoner
exhibited some more of his Sighting quail
titles. The sheriff gave him a tap or two on
the head with his "billy, and he cooled off
very quickly. He is assured of a stay Of
over 900 days at the House Of Correction.
Burke is a tramp and tough locking Gus
toner.
Sheriff Reeves also escorted William
Flynn of Underhlll to the House Of Correc-
ton. Flynn was convicted in the County
Court of assaulting one Wall and has a
sentence of six months to serve.
The continued case Of State VS.. Henry
Almond for intoxicetion was tried in the
City Court, resulting in an acquittal.
The liquor seizsd at McCarty Brothers
billiard parlors aud Catherine Giluley's
saloon was ordered confiscated by Justice
Davis last week. The cases against the
respondents will be called as soon as County
Court adjourns.
Joseph Almond was convicted of breach
OF the peace in the City Court Thursday af-
ternoon, Grand Juror Brown prosecuting
He was fired the usual amount with costs
Joseph Almond was arraigned it the City
Court Saturday on the charge of intoxca
ton. Upon trial he was acquitted. Henry
Almond, a brother OF Joseph, was also
taken into court upon the same charge, but
the case was continued until Monday.
States Attorney Cushman prosecuted.
William Hum, a German lad, was ar
rested by Chief Dumas Tuesday upon the
charge of theft. He is alleged to have been
in II. r. Hills store Monday evening look
ing over suits of clothes, and when the
clerk was other wise moment arily engaged
the young man slipped a coat and vest un-
der his overcoat and walked out Several
necktes, some gloves and pair of trousers
were also found in his room and identified
by Mr.. Hill as his property. He will have
a hearing shortly.
Louis johnson, who arrested by
Special Policeman William Cayea in a state
of iuebration Monday night pleaded guilty
in the City Court Tuesday, disclosing Oh
Charles Tankard The latter was taken
before the court and after partial hearing
the case was continued till Wednesday.
Joseph Lemaire, whom Officer McKenzi,
found drunk ON Battery street, was escorte
before Judge PECK. lie also entered plea
OF guilty, and fine of $40 and costs wa
imposed. He disclosed on. Frank Bouvier
who, it is thought, has departed for Other
climes.
George Larow was arrested by Chic
Dumas for assaulting one Frank Larow il
the lumber yard last Saturday. He pleadea
guilty to tho charge of breach of the peace
and the case was continued till Saturday.
Dr.. Wocd'a Norway Pine syrup was used
Won r. IA Il nrnecrintinn by a -nrcrssful MR.