The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-24
STILL MORE MIXED.
Becomes the Case Of Mrs. Struman-.,
Suits and Counter Suits.
THE LACK OF JURISDICTION ARGUED
I'm the Liquor Cases of Mars Et Al.
OrmsbS Fined for Illegal Voting
The Case WINS Continued-Pnid for
His Fun--Refore Squire Hawks
Justice Gregory's Court.

knis Fun-Before squire HAWKS
Justice Gregory's Court.
Judge d. Tucker Brooke and Mr.. Rob-
ert Shultice appeared before Justice
burroughs yesterday in behalf OF their
clients, f. b. Mars, William Mars. w.
II. Norris. Clarence and Charles f. Mer-
r1ll. under arrest charged with selling
liquor on the Sabbath. Assuming that
the offenses alleged occurred in
Norfolk county, but within 100 yards
of the boundary line between Norfolls
city and the county, these gentlemen
argued that his Honor had no jurisdic-
ton in any of the cases. The two fol-
lowing sections affecting the question
were quoted and discussed
Sec. 1891. An offense committed on m.
boundary of two counties, or within
100 yards thereof, may be alleged to
have been committed. and may be prose-
cuted ana punished, in either county"
sec. 1892. IF Il mortal wound or other
violence or injury be inflicted. or poison
administered in one county or corpora
ton. and death ensues therefrom in an
other county or corporation. the offense
may be prosecuted I'm either"
1t was argued that the first section
could not be construed referring to q
boundary line between city and county,
and that when the Legislature said
county" no Judge or Justice had Il
right to say 1t meant city. Sec 1892 pro-
vided for crimes of violence. such as
murder. assault and poisoning, but did
not cover. nor was 1t intended to cover,
Such oftenseS as the one under discus
sion. where the alleged violations were
going on constantly i'll a locality well
defined and easily determined as to its
situation. Commonwealth Attorney
Baum was present, and stated that he
agreed with the counsel for the defense
and that the only thing necessary was
Tor the Court to prove that the alleged
violations Of the liquor law occurred
within the city limits or without. All
of the cases were continued to FRIDAY
when the question of boundary line will
he considered. If It is proven that the
liquor alleged to have been sold on Sun
day was dispensed in the county, his
Honor will doubtless dismiss the war
rants which he holds against the ac-
cused. Meantime their bonds were re-
newed.
THE STRUMAN CASE
The case of Mrs. Bertha S. Struman
becomes more complicated as the DAYS
pass on. When il was called In the Po>
lice Court yesterday. according to the
agreement of postponement. neither the
woman nor her lawyer were present.
Detective Hogan, who had Mrs Stru,
man In charge, and from whom she was
taken, was there and cmphatically de-
clared that the whole business was n
scheme concocted to defeat the ends of
Justice. That Mr.. Louis Levy was sc.
cretins his niece and proposed to keep
her IN hiding until q compromise was
effected with the Baltimore creditors.
VINO had already been offered 10 cents
on the dollar OH her indebtedness. which
amounts To about $4,000. MIR. Oliver ].
Matthew's. representing Messrs. Beidler
Co, OF Baltimore, stated that Mr.. |
Levy had told him that not ONLY did
Mrs. Struman not obtain money fron,
him under false pretcnses but that he
was secretinG her and getting paid r,r
H. He then Sworc out a warrant .harr-
ing MIR. Levy with obstructing II, sticc
and 1t was placed in the hands of Cant.
i-add 10 execute. Later In the day Nj.
Levy was arrested and released upo,
SiOO bail with l.. j. Morris as surety ,
lie forthwith. through his attorney. Mr.
Morris. entered suit I'm the Law NIL
Chanccry Court against Oliver j. Mai
thewS, the complainant in the warrant
upon winch he u.evy) was arrested.
alieEihE raise Imprisonment, and suing
Tor 10000 damages. Thus the matter
stands. and it will he shrewd man who
unravcls the horrible tancIc
TOOK AN APPEAL.
The case OF Charles j. Ormsbv.
N'et Scu Will Illegal voting in the munl- |
clpal election of November. 1891 .,,s
disposed of in a few minutes. One OF
the judges of the election i'm oues:;n,,
testified to the fact that the pris ,,c,
voted. anu Mr.. George W. Morgan tcs;i |
lied that he was OH the Jury which IN |
June .. 1873. in the Hastings Court OF
the city OF Lynchburg. convicted Orn1s-
by OF petit larceny, and fixed his punish |
iheht at 10 days in jail which sentence
he served. being DISCHARGED on Juno % |
NO defense was made. and Justice I;,-.
roughs. under Section No. 3.S5l of the |
code. liked his punishment at months
III 1ail ana fine Of $3.50. Judge Willcox
representing the accused. noted IN, an,
peal MS client furnishing the required |
SOW pail with j. T.. Prince as s,r,ty
TIE MARS ASSAULT
Yesterday was the day set for tho ir
vestisation before Justice Burroughs If |
ne cases OF Ed. Mars and w. II. Norris |
charged with fclonious assault on az,
llcer Hohbs. Mars being also charged |
with assaulting officer Simpson. As
noth parties had already been indicted
by the grand jury for the offcnses al
Legged in the warrant. no ac-
olon was taken. Albert Stands. |
Nj d.