The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-04-16

a statement signed by Mrs. Miller in
which she said that Dr., Lee was not
guilty of the crime charged against
him. After hearing the evidence, the
jury discharged Dr. Lee,
State Attorney Doolittle appealed the
case to the supreme court, who ordered
a new trial. DR.. Lee was then released
from Jail under $4,000. DR., Lee now
stands charged with the murder of
Maggie Schloss. He is under $4,000
bonds in this case furnished by Sid
ney II. Dawson, travelling salesman of
142 Dwight street. Mr. Dawson was
secured as bondsman by five citizens.
The Schloss case will probably be
tried at this term of court.
SUED BY DIR. WRITTEN.
A suit for 100000 damages was serv-
ed on William S. Bennett, executor of
the estate of the late Attorney Tilton
E. Doolittle by United States Marshal
Richard c. Morris, the claim being
brought by DR.. Written through his
counsel, w. H. Baker of Boston, and
alleges fraud by the late Mr.. Doolittle
in issuing the writ accusing Dr.
Written of murder. A similar suit is
also brought against John r. Leete for
alleged gross and inhuman treat
ment," while Mr.. Leete was keeper of
Dr. Written at the time of the recent
trial.
MUSIC TEACHER SUES.
George f. Robinson, music teacher,
has brought suit against Miss Hattie
Munson of Orange street, through his
attorneys, Reynolds & Donovan. The
t,if &c 10 IA Of
for alleged services. The case is re-
turnable before Justice James e.
Wheeler.
CARAVANS CASE CONTINUED.
The case of Frederick Carman of 70
Congress avenue, an employe of Adams
Express company, who is charged with
theft of a package valued at $3.50, was
continued in the city court yesterday to
April 81
SUED BY S. GOODMAN & co.
A suit of $500 was brought yesterday
by the jewelry firm of S. Goodman &
Co. of Chapel street against j. H.
Griffith, formerly superintendent of
the r. Ahearn company, and now in
business on Water street. Money in the
First National bank was garnished to
cover the claim.
The writ alleges that the plaintiff
hired Griffith to put new fixtures into
his place of business, and then settled
in full with him Formerly Griffith had
given an order upon the Goodman
firm to D. C. Beardsley, the Water
street builder, but the firm declined
to pay Beardsley. After the alleged
payment to Griffith, Beardsley sued
the firm for the amount and recovered
it.
The Goodman firm claim that they
have been compelled to pay the bill
twice and brought yesterdays suit to
recover the claim from Griffith. 1t is
returnable in the court of common
pleas on April q. The plaintiff is
represented by James E. O'Connor.
A FIERCE FIGHT.
William Miles of Crescent street and
Fred Harris of 30S Dixwell avenue had
fierce fight in John HOLSTERS saloon
at 50 Charles street Tuesday. HOLSTER
got a very bad eye and a cut on the
head, and Miles finger was bitten.
They settled yesterday by paying IS
and costs.
SUITS FOR DEBT.
george r. DdNlS mas Sueu CidlleS
Rather and Sussman Goldreyer for
1925, alleging debt Property at the
corner of Congress avenue and Cedar
street has been attached.
JUDGMENT GRANTED.
In the case of James Lord against E.
Lincoln Goodale, Justice Reynolds gave
judgment for the plaintiff to recover
$40 and costs. Attorney Thomas was
counsel for the plaintiff and Attorney
A. D. Penney appeared for the de-
| PENDANT.
THE COOK HAND CASE.
The hearing in the suit of ]. Hazleton
Cook VS.. Daniel Hand estate, was al
most entirely yesterday on the question
of Cooks veracity. H. NJ James, S. S.
Wilcox, E. H. Wright and a score more
Of Guilford people testified that he was
not noted for accuracy of statements.
| The defense expects to finish to-day.