Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-11-24

prisoners. William j. Smith, larceny; Levy
Smith, larceny; Enos Hickey, larceny;
Jackson Thomas larceny, two counts; J.
W. Parker larceny; SaratOro Lupo, carry
ing concealed deadly weapon.
The burglary case was then resumed.
Donate Palese husband OF the previous
witness, was sworn. lie testified to giving
chase to the prisoner at the bar after dis
covering him in the bedroom, and cap
tured him in the yard. There was Il scullle
between witness and the prisoner, during
which the latter escaped. Witness knew
the prisoner better than the interpreter
(Otiicer di MareJ he said, and was sure he
was the burglar.
On cross-examination witness could not
give the name of the prisoner Mt the bar,
but stated that he had seen him repeatedly
about the coast.
solomon Silverman was next called and
sworn on the five books Of Moses. lie
identified the prisoner at the bar rs the
man he saw scufiling with Palesc the
morning of the burglary. Witness said
he identified him because there we're two
teeth absent from the prisoners mouth.
Court adjourned until go Tuesday after
noon.
At Tuesday afternoons session of court
the hearing of testimony in the case Of the
State VS.. John Mclaughlin was resumed.
Officer White was sworn and testified to
sttlllB a. SlTupple DeIWGGli lIG
Palese but did not recognize who the
thief was. The latter escaped by flight.
Witness had seen Mclaughlin previous to
the burglar, but saw only his back while
the burglar was fleeing from the scene of
the robbery.
officer Amos Hahn, the next witness,
testified to the arrest of the prisoner on
the day following the robbery. McLaugh-
lin made no admission of guilt, and ac-
companied the officer to the city hall.
The State here rested.
Mr.. Harrington, for the defence. called
Edward q. Brady to the stand. Witness
has shoe store at No. 103 Shipley street.
The prisoner came to his store on the day
| prior to the robbery and got pair of
shoes The prisoner had on stiff hat,
old coat, and trousers. lie was also in his
store on the day following the robbery.
| Witness noticed nothing peculiar about
| his actions. He wasidressed in the same
clothes that he wore on the previous day,
Thomas Carroll, is employed at the Will
mington Coal Gas works He testified
| that the prisoner came to the works on
the night of the robbery; he said he was
sick and wanted to lie down. Witness
| granted his request and Mclaughlin went
| to the top of one of the arches Witness
did not see him go out that night.
John Fahey is another employe of the
| Wilmington Coal Gas Company. He testi-
fled he saw the prisoner at the gas works
| at 7.30 O'clock on the morning the bur-
| glary is said to have taken place, Nc
Laughlin was lying asleep on the top of
one of the arches. lie was covered with
] dust and was in a profound sleep when
witness aroused him. Witness Judged
| from the amount of dust and dirt on the
| prisoner that he hal been there the greater
| part of the night. The dust came from the
| retorts. Fahey knew it was on the 10Th
1 nf IA n nhnlt
| soner's arrest in the newspapers on the day
following the arrest. Witness had known
| the prisoner about six years.
| Mr.. Harrington here rested.
Mr.. Nicholson then opened for the State.
| After reviewing the testimony from the
outset, and dwelling upon the material
points discriminating the prisoner asked
Tor verdict of guilty.
Mr.. Harrington then began his argument
for the defence and in conclusion made
thc usual plea for a verdict of not guilty.
! The grand jury returned the following
true bills of indictment benjamin Corsey,
carrying concealed deadly weapon; Fred
cricls Hayes housebreaking; William
alias Monk Austin. larceny; James ii.
Jackson, illegal registration.
As soon as court convened yesterday
Judge Cullen charged the jury in the case
of the State VS.. John Mclaughlin, accused
Of burglary, and that body retired at 1920
O'Clock.
james w lIorner was arraigned upon
the charge of violating the liquor law and
| pleaded guilty to the offence. lie was rep
resented by Henry {. Conrad. He was
sentenced to pay d fine OF $50 and costs.
William J, Smith was charged with the
larceny of q bicycle from Clifford Green
man. The prisoner was represented by
Henry c. Turner, and on his application
the case was continued until the February
.,r Ia nI I,uiI
! Thomas Tury, indicted for the larceny
of % yards Of carpet, pleaded guilty to the
charge. lie was represented BY Walter II
Hayes. The court sentenced the prisoner
to one months Imprisonment and to pay
the costs of the prosecution.
In the case of Frederick; Hughes charged
with burglariHiug the house of John Me
Caiferty, Walker II. Hayes asked for .
continuance until Monday 1t was granted
Walter Bailey. colorcd, pleaded guilty tC
the charge of carrying concealed deadly
weapon. 4 fine OF S25 was imposed.
Laura Thompson, colured, was charged
with the larceny of So from Lizzie IIanes
She pleaded not guilty. to the charge, and
eX ATTORNEY. general Thomas Davis wa,
assigned to defend her.
one of the most important cases to be
tried at this term of court is that of the
State vs.. A. G.. Harding. accused of obtain,
ing money under false prctenses. Harding
is the man who started bogus employ.
ment agency in this city several months
ago and secured money from workmen
under the pretext that he was to secure fol
them position.
William alias "NIonk" Austin pleaded
guilty TO the larceny Of some clothing
from Alfred Anderson. He was sentenced
to pay the costs of the prosecution, to be
imprisoned siX months and be whipped
with 10 lashcs,
At il.3O O'clock the iury in the case of