The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-30
HEARD IN court.

In the criminal court room this morn
ing Walter Mullen was placed on trial for
larceny of money from John Whipple.
Whipple is a hotel keeper in North Scitu-
ate and the defendant prior to the
time of the alleged theft had been
In bedroom on the ground floor OF the
hotel, and it Is claimed that Mullen knew
OF this circumstance. On the 18th OF last
Decembe Mullen came TO the hotel,
il il claimed, and after time went into
the room where Whipple kept his money,
After Mullon's departure the money, sS2
in bills and about s25 in change, was
missed. The defendant was arrested and
made certain admissions concerning the
affair. Mullen denies any knowledge OF
the loss OF the money. He is defended by
Percy ID. Smith.
Luther Larroway, indicted for main
tanning a common nuisance in Johnston,
pleaded not guilty and was released on
furnishing $1,000 bail.
Hattie Pierce, VINO was indicted for as
sault upon George y. Appley with club,
retracted her former plea OF not guilty
and pleaded nolo contendere. She fur
nished bail in the sum OF $1,000 and sem
tence was deferred.
Henry Amos, indicted for maintaining
q common nuisance, pleaded nolo con-
tendere. Sentence was deferred and the
prisoner departed on furnishing bail in
the sum OF $1,000.
John Ross was tried yesterday for as
sault upon Dominica Duate with danger
Gus weapon, was found guilty OF simple
assault and sentenced to pay fine OF s2o
and costs.
Yesterday afternoon William Brewster
was tried on the charge OF maintaining q
common nuisance, located in webster
court, Providence. A verdict of guilty
was rendered. Sentence deferred. Brew
stcr was defended by Willard B. Tanner.
Civil Cases.
Before Mr.. Justice Rogers, today, the
case of Abraham Oaker VS.. Union Rail-
way Company was tried. 1t is alleged
that on September 28, 1894, a car OF the
defendant corporation ran into wagon
which OaKer owned and for this damages
are claimed.
Yesterday afternoon in tho case of Nell
lie Cheet ham vs. William Douglas a YER
dict for the defendant was rendered. In
the case of Byron ID. Wells VS.. Dwight X.
Baldwin the jury disagreed.
Judge Douglas today listened to the
suit OF Andrew Reilly against James
Shannon. The action is a suit on check
for $500. The defendant claimed want OF
consideration.
Also before Judge Douglas the following
matters were heard:
Alphonso Deslauriers VS.. Holmes Bros.
DeIenudnl 10 u utcisiOu
tiff for $3.50. Henry T. Crump VS.. James
A. Foster. Surety for costs ordered by
April 80
Alexander Brothers VS.. Walter ii. Gull
len. Defendant called and defaulted |;
damages assessed at s124.2S.
stephen II. Briggs VS.. Regan & Briggs,
Sale OF attached property ordered.
Sarah T.. Deardon pro ami VS.. John +.
Adams. Plaintiff ordered to give surety
for costs in two weeks.
Frank Il. Tingley vs.. Roswell q. Whit =
new Defendant submits TO judgment for
plaintiff for s56ii7.
Appellate Court.
The following were heard:
Charles III. Russell vs.. Fellie A. Russell.
Petitioner ordered TO pay s3 week as an
allowance.
Clara II. Keerfoot vs.. John T.. Keerfoot
Decree entered for payment OF "a per week
to the petitioner.
Charles A. Wilson, assignee VS.. Belcher
and Loomis. Defendant ordered to inter-
plead on or before April Is, assignee or
dered to pay into registry of court $1,000
less price OF services and expenses, and
discharging him from the duties created.
John b. Allen, trustee, VS.. Elon Matte
son ct al. Decree filed enjoining the
respondents from prosecuting their suit
until October /, but giving either
junction be continued or vacated I;
also appointing John III. Flanagan
guardian ad litem, and making John ID.