The sun., 1897-11-30
Cdy Edition
FIRST AQUITTAL THIS TERN.
Judge Lore Expresses the Regret of
the Court and Box at the Death
of Mrs. Levi C. Bird,

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been called on Friday, was continued
till the next term. Mr.. Levi G.. Bird
represented the insurance company and
the death of his wife caused the post
poncment
Chief Justice Lore addressed the iury
by saying Gentlemen of the jury,
we have heard with sincere regret of the
death Of Mrs. Bird, a sister of Mr.. Bayard,
which occurred yesterday. OF course,
Mr.. d being counsel in this case, it
is not only fitting, but our duty to with
draw a juror and discharge the jury in
this case" One of the jurors was then
requested to step from the box, and after
this formality the eleven other jurors
were discharged.
The case Of John Levy VS.. Paul Gillis
was postponed on account of one of the
witnesses being absent, due to sickness
Of one of his relatives.
Chief Justice Lore expressed the be-
lief that the special jury cases could be
taken up commencing on Thursday, De-
cember 9th.
To-day calendar list will be made for
these eases.
The case of Voshell VS.. Thomas Caven-
dar, Peter Cooper, Jr., secured a rule re-
turnable next Saturday, to show cause
why u sheriffs sale should not be set
aside
William S. Hilles, attorney for the de-
fendant, informed the court that the
special jury case of Owen vs.. the Mayor
and Council of Wilmington, had been
settled. That prothonotary is to select
referees to settle the case of Lida J. Todd
vs.. D. W. Cush
The case of John Finer and Brother
vs.. Quigey & Mullin, the plaintiff was
given judgement in the sum of 1924.
Judgement for nolle pros. was granted
on application OF Philip l. Churchman
for the defendant below in the appeal
case OF William c. Ellis, d. b. a., vs..
Charles Wicks p. b. r. The plaintiff be-
low ma le no appearance in court.
The case of Prettyman VS.. Williamson
will be tried on Wednesday. f. r.
Cochran, Jr., for the plaintiff, stated
that the case of Patrick Kennedy vs.. the
Wilmington City Electric Company, set
for Friday, would be tried and consume
nearly all day. On the same day the
case of II. B. Duncan VS.. Paul Gillis and
John B. Taylor vs.. the Trustees of the
Poor, will be called.
Edward Daydon, colored, was put on
the stand for larceny OF an overcoat from
Douglass Butler colored, of No. s24
Orange street. The prisoner looked after
his own defense. Deputy Attorney
Cooper conducted the prosecution. But
lel'.' testimony was that he missed his
coat from his room, and eleven days later
met Draydon on the street with his coat
on. He took him to the City Hall and
he was committed for trial. In his own
defense Draydon took the stand and
swore he purchased the coat for S. from
a man named William Brown, who in
formed him that he purchased it from
pawnbroker.
The pawnbroker took the stand AMI
denied all knowledge of the coat or of
Brown. a verdict of not guilty was
given by the jury. This is the first ac-
quitta of the term.
In the divorce case of Jennie Thatcher
VS.. }. J. Thatcher, Ex-Nlayor Austin
Harrington was appointed commissioner.
Brotherhood OF st. Andrew Meets.
The Brotherhood of st. Andrew held
its annual meeting last night, at St.
Johns Parish House, corner of Elliott
avenue and Market street. Mr.. G. Han
na Davis, of Philadelphia, who was to
have spoken at the meeting, was unable
to attend, on account of illness Mr.
Curtis, President of the Brotherhood,
was chairman OF the meeting.
Representatives we present from Trim
ity, Calvary, st. Johns and Old Swedes
Churches, Of this city, and Emanuel
Church, Of New Castle. There were
present, also, other parishes, who were
not Brotherhood.
The usual reports were made by tEG
officers and general committee. The
election Of officers for the ensuing year
was held, james D. Kalter being elected
President William J. Fisher, Nice-prcsi-
dent, and John II. Groche Secretary. A
discussion was held on the result of mis-
sion work in this city. Mr.. Davis not
being present, three impromtu speeches
were made, first by Rev. Mr.. Henry;
second by Rev. Mr.. Hall, and third by
Charles NJ Curtis, Esq. The meeting
closed at 10 O'Clock p. m.