The age-herald., 1901-02-22
UNUSUAL VERDICT IN CRIMINAL COURT Jury ConvictS Man and Recom-
 mends His Pardon TWO JURIES CAN'T AGREE A Record Breaking Case in the Chan. cery Division of the City Court. Broken Trolley Wire Causes
 Suit.
TWO JURIES CAN'T AGREE

The case of Conrad Wells in the Crim- inal Court, who was charged with bur glary, had rather an unusual ending. Judge Dan A. Greene charged the jury that if they believed the evidence against him they should convict him. The jury did convict him. but brought in a recom- mendation that he be pardoned. The jury was conscientious in carrying out the judge's instructions, although 1t was plain they did not want to convict him.
 The jury made a mistrial in the case of Roan Bradford, charged with assault with Intent to murder Pleasant H. Max well at Elyton
 The following jury cases were also tried before Judge Dan A. Greene: George Av- cry. charged with burglary and grand lar ceny, was convicted In the case of Tom Reeder, charged with embezzlement, his bond was forfeited and an alias capias issued. A. W. Clemons was convicted of grand larceny, and William Sykes Is on trial charged with larceny.
 The msdemeanor docket in the Crimi- nal Court was heard by Judge Samuel E. Greene The case against John Williams NCiANNSAiSA pr ossed Walter Williams, accused of as- sault and battery with a weapon, was fined s25 and costs Tom McLemore was acquitted of assault with weapon. An dcrson Lewis, Joe Cook and Will Henry were each convicted of gaming and fined SEQ and costs Alex Williams was ac- qu.tted of carrying a concealed pistol, and George dickson of assault with a weapon. 8. A. Whiteside was acquitted Of assault and battery, and the cases against Rebecca Caldwell and Charlie Williams were mol pressed in their agree Ing to get married.
 Frank Town was also tried before Judge SEE. Greene and jury for burglary and grand larceny and convicted.
 City Court.
 In the first division of the city court the case of Betsy L. Smith vs. the Birm- ingham Traction Company resulted in a mistrial
 The case of J. H. Young vs the Vest ern Union Telegraph Company is on trial Plaintiff claims $l,999.s9 damages for the failure to deliver message.
 In the second division of this court the case of R. M. Jenkins vs. W. D. Nesbitt Is on trial. Plaintiff Is suing for money alleged to be due him on Q contract for building house. This case Is a record breaker. It has so far occupied four days in the trial, which for a non-jury case beats the record in the city court.
 Circuit Court.
 In the Circuit Court the case of Mrs. Annie G. Foster vs. the Birmingham Railway and Electric Company Is on trial. Plaintiff is suing for 5000 dam ages. She claims that she was on a car going to West End when the trolly wire broke and became wrapped around the car wheels. Plaintiff got frightened and jumped off, receiving several in- juries.
 Court Items.
 Coroner Paris is in Bessemer investi- gating the death of Mrs. Charles A. Foote.
 Tax Collector J. F. Mclaughlin has re- turned from Montgomery.
 Voluntary petitions in bankruptcy were filed by John U. Godefrey and Charlie King.
 An involuntary petition was filed by Drennen & Co. against W. F. Neal & Go. of Ensley Petitioners claim to be credit ors to the extent of S94S, and the act of bankruptcy alleged Is a general assign ment for the benefit of creditors on Janu- ary Il, 1901.
 J. R. Pearson and Ali Hunt, two white counterfeit money. They will be given 6 preliminary hearing on Monday
 Referee Trimble was engaged yester- day in hearing the creditors examination of H. Bauman, bankrupt. The examina- ton was not completed yesterday.
 A declaration of incorporation has been filed by H. II. Sinnige, J. H. McCary Birmingham Lodge No. 79 B. F. o. E. of the United States.
 The following deeds were filed:
 M. L. Swanson and husband to J. M. Swanson, Jr, the undivided one-half in terest in lots and 8, block 1S3, Birming- ham, s125o.
 Bessemer Land and Improvement Com pany to M. l.. Smith lot l, block 34S, Bes- semer, s1200.
 Birmingham Realty Company to Mrs. E. L. Reese part of block SOP, Birming ham (see deedD, 5000.