Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-10-27
LEGAL NEWS.
The SUPREME COURT.

But one capital case was argued at the
late term of the Supreme Court in Pitts
burg and that was from Cumberland eoun-
ty. The defendant is Charles Salyards.
After the trial and conviction at Car
Isle. Cumberland county, of Salyards, for
the murder of man named Martin, it was
discovered that the jury had been piled
with whisky during the whole trial. The
public press loudly denounced verdict so
obtained.
This case, on appeal to the Supreme
| Court, was heard two or three weeks ago,
and good deal Of interest is manifested to
| learn the result, which has not yet been
/ announced.
| Among the reasons given for a new trial
are: Because Of the misconduct OF the
| jury, in drinking whisky, beer, brandy, DC,
while the prisoners life was in their hands:
and in drinking il to excess"
In support of this reason it was shown
| by the admission under oath of the con-
| stables put in charge Of the jury that they
had furnished them large quantities OF
whisky, &c. The constables testified that
| the courthouse janitor appoint ed by the
| court to assist them, and the landlord OF
the hotel where the jury was put told them
the court ordered that the jury should have
such drinks as they desired, but that it
tie; and that they gave each of the jurors
three drinks day, morning, noon and
night, chiefly whisky; which, amounting to
nearly nifty dollars in about a week, was
charged to the county. 1t was shown also
that one of the constables admitted having
furnished the Jury a "case"-4 bottles of
beer-for Sunday. This is not controvert-
ed by the defense.
THE KISGsBURY CASE
On Thursday last, in the q. S. District
Court sitting in Pittsburg, Cyrus o. Kings
bury, late postmaster at Centreville, plead
guilty to the charge of embezzlement, and
then Co. Treas. Wilson and Senator Sho-
walter went on the stand and told the
Court of his age, and mental and physical
condition; and on Saturday the Court SEN
fenced him to pay fine of 81 and the
costs Of prosecution. The shortage that the
auditors found in Mr.. Kingsbury's accounts
with the P o. Department has been re-
funded.
Prothonotary Brown has received the
pamphlet laws for 1898 and the Justices of
the county are respectfully requested to
call for them.
Saturday, Nov. 4th will be the last day
for filing accounts of executors, admins
traitors and guardians for next term.
The win of John Filges of Oakland twp.
was probated, no letters; also will of
Frederika Laube of Saxonburg and letters
to Francis Laube.
Letters Of admin were granted to Frank
P. Critchlow on estate Of W. f. Henshaw
of Prospect.
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith. wife of John c.
Smith OF Butler was adjudged insane by
the commissioners and committed TO Dix
mont.
LATE PROPERTY TRANSFERS.
Mathi as Bowers to Martha Bowers AZ
and 128 and acres in Middlesex for $10,-
600.
Harvey Campbell to to W N Campbell
80 acres in Concord for $780,
W NJ Campbell to A Campbell 90 acres
in Concord for 5000.
Cath Ford to Mary Doty lot in Millers-
town for $500.
AC Ford to A King lot in Harrisville
for $3.50.
WP Smith to W II Westerman lot in |
Millerstown for 500.
Sipe Bellas to John and Agnes BURY 13
acres in Franklin for $500, and same mum
Der of acres to Fred BURY for $500.
Jas Christley to Jacob S Christley 60 |
acres in Clay for $4,000.
Sidney Mccullough to Overseers of But |
ler lot in Butler for 81.