The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-27
y, CHM VS. p00RE.
The Latter Tried For Three Charges Or
Disorderiy Conduct.

In the Municipal Court this morning
before Judge Ball, Henry Wahle was
charged with disorderly conduct by his
wife Rose. Henry has been accustomed Of
late of swearing inside and outside of the
house A fine of $3 and costs was imposed.
Jool W. Poore was charged With dlsor-
derby conduct. He was represented by W.
H, Hayes. Oliver W. CHM testified thae
on November "a Poore cursed him and
threatened to destroy his property, Ito
talked in loud tone. OF voice. Ioore
drew long knife and the witness threw
off his coat
Richard Worrall deposed he saw Poore
on the day in question. Poore Idrew tne
knife and threatened to stab him II he did
not 20 back to work for him. He begged
off and re urned TO Ginn's place. He
heard Poore swearing on the street. while
talking to CHM and saw the knife in
Poore's hand.
Perry Harding was present during the
trouble between Poore and CHM. He saw
Poore with the knife in his hand and
heard him swear AMI threaten to XII
Worrall from Sullivan's saloon tol the al
ley. Alfred Smith deposed that he knew
nothlnsabout the case.
Harriet Smith testified that Poore came
to her house and inquired for her husband.
He used threats toward Smith. He swore
several times OH the pavement while talk
ing to her.
James H. Riley was going along Front
street on the day Ill question ana saw
Poore treat Worrell and then take him to
the yard. He saw CHM later come down
to Poors and saw the former throw oil his
coat Poore had his hands in his pocket
and said "Don't let him hurt me"
This closed the case for the State. Poore
took the stand and denied that be threat.
ened to stab Worrall He could not tell
whether he called CHM down to the corner
or not. He dcnied that he swore or pulled
out knife on the occasion. He did curse
when talking to Mrs. Smith. He pulled
no knife on Harry Boyer. Worrall. color
ed, deposed h. was at the corner when
Poore callod CHM Poore did not use an
insulting word and saw no knife.
Mrs. CHM contradicted Boyer in the
fact that he went to their shop and again
to tho house and said Poore ought TO 10
arrested. Boyer has had several conver-
Stations with witness. She saw her hus.
band and Boyer start to get warrant.
Boyer had denied these facts
The Court imposed n fine Of $l0 and
coats, amounting to Sl76O
MMaggie McCannon, colored, was charged
with keeping disorderly house OF No. Ss8
Orange street. Margaret MoCue lives next
door and has been greatly annoyed by the
| ul6UTutE ullu Dtttl lbA y AAEo' 4Ao
keeps up nearly all night. Tho house has
been the resort for men Of low character:
The lamp on the table in the witness
house would shake on the table by the
racket in Maggie's house. Officer john
Ward was called for the defense and de-
posed he passed the house ut least twenty
Zines night He never knew Of any dis
order.
Officer j. H. Massey deposod he is also
on that district and never heard any noiso
at her house.
Walter Massey boards at her house and
deposed that Mrs. McCue told him they
were not making too much noise Tho
house ia not q common resort. He Is tho
"onliest" man that stays at night at tnat
house. Flo claimed the trouble was at
Mrs. McCnes house He has refused to
carry drunken men to their homes. do
asked her if they wero making too much
noise and them that they moved to back
room. The court ruled that q disordcrly
house WAS not one where music was
played and dancing carried on.
It's disreputable nelghborhood. We
think you are right on the. limit you;mns5
be careful of your conduct and the conduct
of tho people that come into your house.
You are entitled TO the benefit OF the double
and the case is dismissed.