Evening journal., 1893-06-07
ALL ABOUT AN ANIMAL.
Interesting Suit Over the
Foundering of Priced Mare.
THE DEFENSE SURPRISED EN- ALL.

THE DEFENSE SURPRISED EN- ALL.
Trustees OF the Common Admit That the
water Appropriation Fight Can OHly
BE Ended in Court Lawyer spruance
Has Been Retained by the Water Com
pany-City Council Is Again Petitioned
BY the Delaware Railroad Omcials
other Matters.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE, June THE case Of
Liyeryman Evan Watts versus Frank
Carlin for alleged cruelty to mare
attracted large crowd to Magistrate
Janvier's Office last night. The testi-
mony Of twenty-one witnesses, fourteen
Of which were for tine defense was heard
aud Carlin was placed under $3.50 bail
for hs appearance at a higher court
Watts testified to hiring the mare to
Carlin on the afternoon of Sunday, MAY
81. When IL was returned to him the
same evening, large welts from which
the blood trickled, covered the animals
back and there were other In
driven. The next day the horse
foundered, and ever since has been in a
critical condition. Louis Roberts and
Councilman Thomas Frazer both testi.
fed to the previous good condition of the
horse and the bad shape IL was in on the
following morning. Veterinarian William
Downey, Sr, testified TO having at
tended the horse for foundering. Ed
ward Weggenman had the horse the day
before and she was then in perfect con
dition as far as he was able to fudge
Michael j. Clancey was the most
important witness for the defense.
lie formerly owned the mare
and when he sold her to Watts
he, Clancy, claimed she had the heaves
and had several times foundered. Of
course he did not apprise Watts Of
these defects in the animal then.
Carlin IN his own behalf said he did not
overdrive the mare, but was compelled
to force her for a short distance in order
10 get shelter from an approaching
storm.
Close OF the Long Devotion.
The closing exercises at st. Peters
Church of the forty hours took place
last evening. At every service since its
commencement the sacred edifce
has been packed AZ the various masses
each morning large numbers Of the con.
gregation received Holy Communion,
much to the JOY and satisfaction Of the
pastor. On Monday evening the lecturer
was Rev. Father Quigley, of Elkton, and
last evening Rev. Father Mickle Of Cape
Charles. Both priests delivered eloquent
and impressive lectures Among the
other priests who assisted were Rev.
Father Scott, Of Chestertown, and Rev.
W. ]. Birmingham, of Wilmington. The
musical program rendered during the
services was rich and impressive
"High" Bridge Again an Issue.
The regular meeting Of City Council
took place last evening. All the mem.
bers were present. Mr. Etchells, on
pumps, reported several out Of order
and tWo no good at all The committee
was instructed 10 have the Lecessary
repairs made and ordered TO procure
two new ones. The city accepted the
pnmp, opposite Pierce Joyces property.
On health and nuisance slaughter
house and pig pen in Shawtown were
eported and the usual notification to
abate was ordered IL was reported
that several fre-plugs were hard to
open and one when opened would not
run at all The water department was
ordered TO look after the same
communication was received from
superintendent Holiday in regard to the
high bridge He wants to raise IL
two feet and win grade and put good
road bed there with water courses in
both sides; suggested that the Tenth
street crossing be blocked by bars and
agree TO abate the nuisance along the
Battery property James j. Toner
appeared and presented a remonstrance
against the raising Of the bridge from
the property holders and residents in the
vicinity. A lively debate followed
Mr.. Etshells favored the scheme as
suggested, Mr.. Conway said that as a
representative of the people he could
not in the face of the remonstrance, vote
to raise the bridge.
Mr. Frazer said that the Battery ditch
was the regular water course and as the
railroad had blocked It's way with its
yard it should keep 10 clean To raise
the bridge would be a backward step.
We could put a grade crossing and safety
gates there. We ought TO fight for our
rights. Clerk Phillips assured the
Council that IL was humane ideas