The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-02
FOR VIOLATING The
SUNDAY LIQUOR LAW,
Dennis %aarion is Held for Appearance at
the Upper Court.
HIS BARTENDER ARRESTED
On the Charge OF Perjury, and He Will be
Given Hearing Tomorrow
Morning.

On Saturday about / O'Clock officer
Shields arrested Hugh Fries at Third and
Pine. Ro had boon drinking and acted as
If in a fl He stated that hs left Norris
town Asylum about sixteen months ago.
He took one beer on Saturday and it had a
domoralizing effect upon him. Iio lost
mis- watch and throc dollars. In tho City
Court th, morning Judge Ball allowed
Fries to go. He refused to give his name
for several hours after having been arrest
ed
James Parker, colored was charged with
di;orderly ccuduc5 by Emma Jones. On
Saturday he went into her bOuSn in Nor
ris' Court and told her he was going to get
seven shooter and threatened to put seven
holos in her. Later in the day he told her
he was about to preach her funeral sermon.
He was arrested by Officer Mari about
noon and under tho influence of liquor. He
was fined IS and costs
Edward Richardson, colored pleaded
not guilty to the charge Of assault and bat
terry ON his wife. On last Tuesday night,
according to her testimony he struck her
in the fnce and then kicked her in the side
He was under the influence of liquor. A
fine of SO and costs was imposed.
John Deer was struck on the head while
walking along Front street On last Satur-
day afternoon.
Flank Simmons testified that he saw
Charles II. Dawson, who was charged
with assault und battery, and Deer tus.
selling. A man named HoughtOn came
acros, tho street took Deer away and threw
him to the pavement.
Oflicer Davidson testified that Dawson
acknowledged striking Duer before
Houghton took him away. The case was
dismissed.
Edward Harrison pleaded not guilty to
tho charge of disordorly conduct. Lena
Stout testified that two weeks ago while
at No. ll6 Justison street Harrison threw
her Oh bed and kissed her against her
will
William Ryan, at whose house tho affair
TOOK place, testified to similar facts. Three
days later no came back snd followed the
girl part way upstairs. The girl is about
fifteen years of age. On Saturday he WIS.,
tied his house and cursed several times.
Harrison refused to leave tho house when
ordered to do SO and after ho went out of
doors he cursed and threatened him.
Alexander Rico testified that on Satur-
day night last about 10 o'clock he heard the
swearing by Harrison. Emma Ryan was
in tho room when Harrison kissed Iona.
Sh, was in the room at another time when
Harrison grabbed tho girl by the leg.
Judge Ball informed tho last witness
that they had been living on the public for |
years and that they woro not proper parties
to raise child. The case was diSniseed. |
Dennis Reardon w.s charged with sell
ing intoxicating liquors on Sunday. Mich. |
a8l McGrath testified that he did not Sell |
any beer or liquor yesterday.
Joseph McClain testified that he was at |
tho United States Hotel and got two glass. |
es Of beer. He did not pay for them mud !
his intention WAS to walk out without pay |
ing for them, but tho police stopped him.
Clement Hollis deposcd that he had
somc drinks but did not buy any. VIII |
liam Forrest got drink Of ginger ale. He
saw no money passed over the bar.
Edward Stewart testified he bought two
glasses of beer and paid ten cents for same
He then purchased half q pint Of whiskey |
for % cents from McGrath.
Reardon was held in $500 bail to answer |
five charges at tho uppor court.
Michael McGrath the bartender. was |!
arrested by Sergeant Evans Immediately |
aftor adjournment Of court Oh the charge |
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