Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07
CULpRITS BEFORE COURT.
Raymond Benson, Col, Gets $50 Fine an
Month for Pointing Pistol.


Herbert Fl. Ward, counsel for the
oxy. ydrogen Co., aud j. Edward
Addicks, who seek TO have the Street
and Sewer Directors compelled by
mapdamus to grant permission to open
| the streets, announced that by under
standing an alternative writ would
| issue. The court directed the issuance
OF the writ. returnable February 23d.
| William S. Hilles appeared for the city.
City Solicitor Henry Q. Conrad pre-
sented petition from the Street and
Sewer Department for commission to
vacate the he'd of Eleventh street " .
it crosses the traJas OF the Baltimor
u Philadelphia Railroad Co. William
| IS. Hilles aud John Biggs represent
property owners OPP sed to the YRcating
OF the street. The three attorneys will
endeayur to agree on commissioners
who will pass upon the matter OF
closing the street.
| The cases of Baxter vs.. White and
West VS.. Rothwell we're continued for
settlement. Judgment for failure to
prosecute was granted 10 the case of
Campbell vs.. r., W. q B. Railroad Go.
| In the case of Bessie NJ. Hickman
vs.. Harvey p. Hickman, leave was
granted to withdraw an exhibit In a
/
previous case.
A rule for a writ Of possession was
granted, returnable later, in the case
of Martin Il, Watson, executor Of j.
II. II. Watson ys. ID. T. Bradford.
/ In the foreign attachment oase OF
4 j. Norris Robinson vs.. Maria j. Robin
son, leave TO amend the return was
| granted.
A rule for security for costs was
granted in the case of Ringwalt Vs..
| O. j. Allen.
Andrew g. Gray applied to have the
| case of Thomas vs.. p. r. II. %.
stricken from the trial list, but the
court decided against him. Anthony
Higgins represented the plaintiff, and
Mr.. Gray the defendant.
In General Sessions Court Tuesday after
noon the following sentences were imposed
John ID. Murray, stealing cont from Lip
/ pincott i Co.. 10 lashes and six months
Louisa Stockley, colored, stealing skirt and
cape, eight months; James Walton, Stealing
a pair Of shues, 10 lashes and six months.
John H. Hooteu, charged with larceny OF
gold pin and gold ring, whose bail bond
had been ordered forfeited, appeared in
court and the forfeiture was removed. He
| pleaded not guilty. David j. Renhardt
| is his attorney.
In the Superior Court yesterday, the
cases of Joseph Canning. defendant below
appellant, VS.. Annie O'Donnell, plaintiff
below respondent, and John 0'Donnell,
d.b.a.. VS.. Annie Cummings, BIZ, will be
referred to referees by the parliamentary.
| The appeal case of the Leader vs. Empire
Shirt Manufacturing Co. was continued for
settlement. The case of Frederick Strait
ner VS.. the Wilmington City Electric Co.
was marked for trial.
Franklin Brockson, who was bringing a
| civil case matter to the attention of the
court explained that he was not present
Monday, not knowing of the proposed recess.
The Chief Justice said the announcement
was made to a full bar, and the remark
caused suile among the attorneys, who
| apparently had in mind the bar dinner OF
Monday night.
/ BY agreement the case Of William +.
Seeds, use of e. T. Bellah, trustee, use Of j..
| u. Smith, trustee, vs.. William s.. Hilles,
administrator c.t.a.. of Levi Dickson, de-
ceased, was continued until the May term.
In General Sessions Court, David j. Rein
hardt, attorney for John a. Hooten, charged
with larceny. Withdrew the plea of not
| guilty, entered one of guilty, and asked
that sentence be suspended until 2.30 O'Clock.
His request was granted.
Attorney General Herbert H. Ward an
nounced that Wesley White, who Is charged
| with promising money to vote at general
election, and John H. Mansfield, who is
1 ChdESCu WIFI ue56fbiOus uOb bccii iuuhhs
These cases came over from the last term.
| On Mr.. Wards application, capias was
issued in each, returnable at the next term.
Peter l.. Cooper, Jr., the former deputy
attorney-general, informed the court that
he and John II. Rodney represent James
selling liquor without license, and asked
that they not be arraigned unit. Friday.
The request was granted. These are the
men alleged to have acted IN disorderiy
manner at a public sale near Newark.
Whalen is under indictment for assault and
battery. These cases will bring former
prosecuting officer against new prose.
cutting officer. Mf
Raymond Benson, colored, pleaded not
| guilty to pointing revolver and to dis
charging revolver in public road. A
jury with Albert Roberts as foreman, was
drawn to try this, the first case requiring a
jury. Mr.. Ward conducted the prosecution.
Joseph I. McHuRh testified that he put
Benson out of his place at Eighth and
| Church streets and Benson tried to get In
again; when he could pot get In, he shot
his revolver through the door.
Gilbert Bryan testified that Benson was
not acting 10 sef-defence when he shot the
| revolver.
Tobias johnson, colored, WIN was In Nc
| Hugh g. saloon when the trouble occurred,
told the court that If the bullet had not
struck the door it would have struck him,
anu consequently dltef tie hHub, us kiIuu
got away from the door,
The prisoner did not take the stand, but
stated to the jury that he, did not fire the
revolver, The jury thought he did and
found him guilty without leaving the box.
| Chief Justice Lore told Benson that 1t was
| fortunate for him that the bullet did not
/ strike johnson and gave him the full PEN
atty of $50 fins and one months imprson-
ment. He was also charged with pointing a
revolver, but the charge was dropped.
The grand jury returned batch OF indict-
ments. Henry Bixiey pleaded guilty to
/ carrying concealed deadly weapon, but
not guilty to pointing IT,
Harry Macy, colored, pleaded guilty to
stealing huttertub, horse nippeis, two
| sweaters, pair OF shoes and piece of
shaving soap from Robert +. Reed.
! Charles Lewis, colored, charged with
stealing an overeoat belonging to Samuel
Thompson, said he pawned it but did not
steal it.
John LAWN said he was guilty of stealing
a pair of shoes belonging to Reuben Walters.
Hall Nash denied the larceny of an over
coat belonging to George Greenly, but said
| he received 1t,
| William Dutton admitted stealing bottle
of milk belonging to Jacob #. Snyder. he
/ was charged with stealing two. one worth
A cents, and the other worth cents.
Arthur Armstrong adnritted stealing a
bicycle owned by Clifford Meoannon.
John H. Cunningham pleaded BOT guilty
| to charge of Using female child, under
Is years of age. for immoral purposes. John
| p. Nields represents him; the trial 10 to be
had on Friday.
Cora Ross. colored. denied the theft Of
| 1000 bread tickets belonging to Paul Weber
| OF Middletown. She is represented by Austin
Harrington.
NONRESIDENT TUITION FEES.