The Mena star., 1898-03-16

lnt tpculhSs tSabhS OHt JHoe'Ne VI many cases of more or less importance Below Is given a-eomplete report of each days proceedings for the past week
 WEDNESDAY
 Judgement was rendered against W. Nj. Bryant for s5u, attorneys fee, in favor of Pole McPhetrige.
 The case against Ollie Chastine charged with being an accessory to the killing of negro, George Gilmore, by Charlie Smith in Sevier county, was taken up and the remainder of the day was absorbed in securing Jury and examining witnesses.
 THURSDAY.
 Work was resumed on the Chastine case, and as in the Pruitt case, Smith, who committed the deed, refused to testify. Prosecuting Attorney Nor wood, assisted by J. $. Steele argued we'll for the state but with the princi- pal witness refusing to testify, it was impossible to overcome the strong arguments made by Pole McPhetrige and after being out a couple of hours, returned verdict of not guilty.
 State vs. George Dempsey, violating liquor law, was dismissed by the re- quest of the prosecuting attorney, the facts showing that the whiskey was furnished for neigh bor's sick child. State vs. Joe Long. violating liquor law; bond forfeited and judgement entered against E. Ragsdale and Jack Belt for $25O. Another case against the same party; bond forfeited and judgement entered against c. M. Ward and F. M. Hopper tor S250.
 State vs. Jim Davis, violating liquor law; bond forfeited and judgement rendered.
 State vs c. C Boisen, violating liquor law; bonds forfeited in two cases and warrants issued for the de- fendant.
 State vs. Henry Ward violating liquor law, two counts. Technical errors in legal papers caused an action of supersedure and the defenant was held on his present bond and the pros- ecuting witnesses ordered before the grand jury.
 During legal dispute Attorney McPhetrige was fined S10 by the judge.
 State vs Henry Ward, violating liquor law; fined $l50.
 FRIDAY.
 State vs. Capt P. Il. Miller, aggra- vated assault, found guilty and fined $50 and six minutes in jail An appeal to the supreme cours was taken This case arose by Capt Miller while the ankle when he resisted arrest on a warrant for a misdemeanor The punishment given was the minimum State vs Chas Jenkins. violating liquor law. fined sl5o
 SATURDAY.
 Morning taken up with motions and at noon court adjourned until Monday
 MONDAY.
 Town or M6Ud NN rdHh " ihU UtfiN an appeal case, disturbing peace. by shooting fire crackers within the corr rorate limits. fined one cent
 State vs. C. c. Boisen violating liquor law fine slSo-
 " J Aston vs. Marion Hughes complaint at law, Jury trial; verdict for plaintiff
 r. c Davis vs. T. < It. Smith Rail- road Co.,, damage for right-of-way; S100 dollars agreed upon.
 w S Pryor vs. $. NJ. Latimer suit for lumber furnished to the amount of Sl1475; verdict for plaintiff and house ordered sold.
 w F. Freishure vs. Nj. E. Dugan, appeal from J. P. appeal dismissed at cost of appellant.
 Mayo Robinson vs. Ben Robinson, ejectment; t;dismissed at plaintiffs cost. Leming, Hon and Alley vs J. G. Hadgins 6 Bro, appeal from J. P; dismissed at cost of plaintiff.
 A. E. Allen vs. Legate Bros, eject ment; dismissed at plaintiffs cost.
 ]. P. Durham and Sarah Price vs. Jansen Lumber Co, complaint at law; dismissed at consent of parties. Louisa Depew va l. $. Glenn. com plaint at law; dismissed at cost of