Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21

and waterproof coat was stolen by
Heck, while the evidence pointed to the
fact that 1t was gum coat, while the
quantity of tobacco had not been proved.
Tho court held that whatever the differ
ence between the description in the in
dictmept and that alleged in the proof
might he, ii was sufficient to establish
the character of goods stolen. Mr.. Hayes
motion was therefore denied.
"BIG CHIEF" GETS A MONTH.
Heck was then allowed to take the
stand in his own behalf, and said that
he found the tobacco and coat lying on
the sidewalk, and denied the theft of
the articles. The case was submitted to
the jury without argument.
The jury retired and in few minutes
returned with verdict of guilty, with
q recommendation to mercy. Heck was
sentenced to 80 days Imprisonment, the
court emitting lashes in accordance with
the jury's recommendation.
PRISONERS EXCUSE FOR THEFT.
Harry Messick was indicted for the
larceny Of horse from John J. Foote,
May 18th last. He pleaded guilty and
said in extenuation of the theft that lie
resided in New York and wanted to get
back to his home. He therefore stole
the horse at Mr.. Foote'S home, near
Stanton, with the intention Of riding the
animal to New York. The prisoner on
the charge of stealing the horse was
sentenced to six months imprisonment
and for stealing the buggy received six
months additional
Annie Buckner, colored, was con-
victed with the larceny Of scarf pin
from Frederick Stone. A sentence of 80
days imprisonment was imposed.
BRIscoE GETS LIGHT SENTENCE.
Elsie Briscoc, colored, pleaded guilty
to the larceny of the sum of 800. His
mother was Mary Briscoe, who said
that the prisoner was one OF eight sons
and had never been in trouble before.
The court was disposed TO be lenient in
the case and omitted the corporal pun
ishment. Briscoe received two months
imprisonment and promised to leave
town upon his release.
Arthur p. Lynch was arraigned upon
two counts in an indictment charging
him with larceny and pleaded not
guilty.
KIRKwooD RIOT RECALLED.
George Anderson was arraigned for
assault with intent to murder State De-
tective Bernard J. McYey and William
Benson. The assault occurred at the
railway station near Kirkwood. july
4th. Several thousand people were re-
turning from the races at the kite track,
when half dozen drunken negroes
started riot and State Detectives
McVey aud Witsil interfered To quell
the disturbance. The former was struck
with brick while Benson had his skull
fractured by flying missile and for a
long time lay between life and death at
the Delaware Hospital. Anderson
pleaded not guilty. He will be assigned
counsel. r
Vincenzo Paganni, pleaded guilty to
carrying a deadly weapon and was SEN
fenced g 10 days imprisonment.
John Murphey' pieaoed guilty 70 the
iaioeny ~ some r Glothlng from behJa-
mn MN n. Linton. ms excuse ior taxing
sne SlTsnlhg was Ilat 9e was intoxi-
eateu, ouI tne court aeciued mat drunk
enness was no eAcuse ioF crime. sen
tence was deferred
ASSAULT WITH INTENT 10 MURDER.
Q A Jury was drawn to try the case of
the State VS.. Moses Harris, charged with
assault with intent to murder Jacob
Bailey at Hockessin, April e8th. Elk.
mayor AUSTIN harrington appeared for
haiis, wniie MI Nicnaason Is repre-
sehting tne ota.e arris was cailea 70
sne s1sna Moan, ana saia ne was lying down
On sno ses,ee wneh bailcy came l1|snd
mieuou' any e9pianatloh staopeo MIN
IN tne neck. III. aafrinstoh tried 70
retresn the memory o. tne witness IN
reference '1S 70 tne motlve tne assailant
coulo nave mao put the memory oil the
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