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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-01-09
IN AND ABOUT THE COURTS
THE COELTG1N CASE Will BE
COMPLETED TODAY.
Inst of the witnesses Heard Yesterday
Afternoon Interesting Admiralty
uough Trtai-City Court News.

|
Case In United states Court-The
Hough Triai-city Court News.
| The Colligan hearing was almost fin
ished Yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock,
when court was adjourned until 10
| o'clock this morning. Attorney Sam
| uel e. Hoyt, who has assisted State
Attorney Williams all through the trial
had concluded a very strong address to
the jury, and Attorney Thomas, FOR
| the defense, was nearly through his ad-
| dress to the jury when the afternoons
session was brought to a close. Attor-
| new Hoyt in his address for the state
carefully brought out the many points
| that have been adduced in the examlna-
! ton of the states witnesses, going into
detail concerning the Oil cans and pot
J ties, the footprints in the vicinity OF
the Hall barn, the spots Of vorlit and
the statements made by theaaccused on
the stand. His remarks were we'll
thought out and showed a most careful
study Of the long case. Attorney Iioyt
used about twenty minutes III speaking
and at the conclusion Attorney Edwin
S. Thomas made a long address to the
jury, which. like Attorney Hoyt's, was
very strong. This morning the state
and defense will conclude its address,
and the jury will go out some time
this morning.
In the morning Clerk Albert M DOM
pee was called to testify to the fact that
n reward of $500 was offered in 1893 for
the conviction OF fire bugs, and was
still in force. Clarence Bissell testified |,
to the whereabouts of Coligan on the |
night of, the fire, and Miss Hattie A.
Ely, stenographer, read from her
notes on Mr.. Lynch's desire to contra |
diet officer McDonald's testimony.
Clarence r. Thompson, warden Of
West Haven, testified that Collgan's |
reputation as law abiding citizen was
good. He had known him from a child. |
Senior Burgess John II. Hayes stated
that he was formerly a member OF the
fire company, and had resigned last
Tuesday. Witness stated that the pris-
oner's reputation was good He had
never heard of Colligan putting stones
on the trolley car tracks Mr.. Hayes
testimony went far towards establish
ing an alibi for Colligan, as he saw him
shortly after 8 o'clock at the Town hall
on the evening of the fire.
Andrew B. Wilkinson said that Coli-
gan's reputation was as good as that
of the average citizen. So also did ex-
Selectman Platt, who had employed
Colligan for years.
Walter Crosley testified that he saw
Frank Colligan at 1880 on the evening
in question. and that Colligan was
drunk He told nobody he smelled
kerosene on the prisoners clothes.
After short recess Contractor
HUMPHREYS was called to testify as to
the amount Of damage att fire, and
also as to where the fire originated
John Colligan, father of the accused,
was then called for the first time. Col
ligan gave an account Of the doings Of
his son and himself on the evening of
the fires, and his testimony was thought
to be good.
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tons in relation to proposed public acts
concerning the assessment of real estate
for purposes Of taxation.
EBERT HUBBARD.

Ebert Hubbard, who will lecture here
Friday night at Harmonic hall, never
boasts of it but his "A Message to Gar
cia," with circulation OF 100000
copies, holds the record for large edi-
tions. The Bible alone surpasses it in
size Mr.. Hubbard's little Journeys
to the Homes of Famous Men and
Women" which have appeared month
ly during the last two years, will con-
tinue through 1901 in set of volumes
entitled little Journeys to the Homes
of Great Musicians" The subjects will
be Wagner" "Paganini' Chopin"
Mozart" Bach" .Mendelssohn,
..'LIszt,'' Beethoven" Haydn"
Schubert" Verdi" and "Schumann."
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per leg by the shot which was fired by
this defendant, and the bullet is still
in his flesh, but is capable of being re-
moved by a very simple operation. He
has suffered the pain incident to such
an injury and at one time feared for
his life, but at no time was his life ac-
tually in danger from said hurt.
In this case the court assesses sub
stantial damages for the plaintiff in
the sum of $2,115, and judgment for
the plaintiff to recover of the defend
ant said sum with his costs must be
rendered"
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SAVIN ROCK RAID,

Deputy Sheriff Mallory, of Milford
and borough officers in West Haven
Iaided the West Haven house on
Thomas street, Savin Rock, early Sun
day morning, and arrested Peter Eek
land, the proprietor, his wife and three
inma ties. The prisoners were in the bor-
ough court yesterday. Eckland being
charged with keeping a house of i'll
fame. The cases were continued until
January 10, at the request of Attorney
L. s. Thomas, counsel for the accused.
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AN ADMIRALTY SUIT,
Interesting Proceedings in the United
States Court.

Interesting Proceedings in the United
States Court.
An admiralty suit in which the dredge
Newport and the barges 6, 7, 8 10 arc
attached by the Bridgeport Towing
company, was before Judge Townsend
| in the United States court yesterday
The various proofs were filed and were
referred to United States Commissioner
Marvin for report. The barges and
dredgc were sold for $4,000 before the
case was referred to the United States
marshal. II the report ali but one OF
two Of the claims were allowed. Re-
,garding these it seems that there was
no agreement with the owners the
Brainards, for a lien on the Newport
and the barges, but that they were per-
sonal claims against the Brainards In
this report the exceptions We're filed by
Alexander & Ash of New York, repre-
senting about $4,000 of the claimant.
Attorney James d, DeWell, jr, repre-
senting the tug Volunteer: Seymour &
Knapp Of Bridgeport. representing the
Bridgeport Towing company and
Avery r. Cushman. representing be-
tween SO, 1000 and $4,000 worth of claims.
Upon these exceptions the case came
before Judge Townsend yesterday. The
arguments of the counsel for the vari-
Gus claimants brought up a very inter-
esting noint as to whether or not any
admiralty lien exists when the con-
tract for the towing or supplying is
made in foreign port with the owner.
This point has recently been decided
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-01-09

This question arises In the family every
day. Let us answer it to-day. Try Jell-0.
delicious and healthful dessert. Pre-.
pared in two minutes. No boiling! no bak.
ingl simply add boiling water and set to
cool. Flavors:-Eemon, Orange Raspberry.
and Strawberry. Get package at your
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MANY LEDGERs THERE.

The civil side of the superior court
session which is beirs presided over by
Judge Roraback. resembled book
keepers room getting a spring clean
ing, when the case of the Union Trust
company, receiver, VS.. Colonel John B.
Dohcrty and Lewis A. Platt, came to
trial yesterday morning.
The books Of the defunct Connecticut
Indemnity company were spread sew
eral feet high in one large pile on one
of the tables
There are three suits to be tried. The
first, and the one which went to trial
yesterday was for $4,000.
The allegations are that Edmund
Schmidt of New York, was an agent
Of the Waterbury Insurance company
between 1894 and 1898, and that the said
company illegally lent Schmidt $4,000;
that under his contract, Schmidt, as
New York agent of the concern should
have made weekly reports of premiums
collected and also payments. This he
Is alleged not to have done
Colonel Doherty and Mr.. Platt Off
GERS of the company, are held liable
for Schmidts remissness. Schmidt is
now bankrupt.
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UNITED STATES COURT DECISION

I UNITED STATES COURT DECISION
Judge Townsend of the United States
court yesterday morning handed down
decision in the case of the American
Pneu Tool company, against the Pratt
& Whitney company. 1t is bill in
equity and alleges infringement Of the
patent for a pneumatic tool, ON patent
No. 364,OS1.
The judge says: 1T is the duty of an
inferior court In doubtful case to
resolve every doubt in favor of the val
idity of the action of the legislative
brnach of the government and to leave
questions Of constitutionality to be de-
termined by the appellate court. The
plea is sustained"
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ATTACHMENTS ON SCHROEDER.

Two attachments were yesterday put
on property of william Schroeder, one
of them a suit of Frederick Schroeder
for $4,000 on property at the corner of
Green and Hamilton streets, served by
Sheriff Higgins, the other for debt of
$3.50 brought by Attorney James D.
DeWeu.
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'Give US proof Of your boastod wis
dom" cried lot Of chattering maspies
to the owl.
II will" he said, and lew away
Philadelphia Times
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JUDGE SHIPMAN'S DECISION.

Rendered in the United States Circuit
Cour. Yesterday.
Hartford, Jan. 8.-Judge Shipman, of
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Canned Goods.
grnntstons, 81.

California Asparagus Tips. -. 15c can
Long Cal. Asparagus. Z. 30c can
Yum Yum Maine Corn. ........ Sc can
Regent Maine Corn. ........... 10c can
Best Succotash ................. 10c can
Best Lima Beans .............. 10c can
Gilt Edge Beets (fancy) ....... 13c can
Gilt Edge Sifted E. r. Peas. {. 15c can
Red Jacket Peas ................ 12c can
Sweet Meadow Peas ............ 10c can
Colchester Tomatoes ............ Sc can
Puritan Tomatoes, whole fruit. 12c can
Golden Wax String Beans. $50. 13c can
Gallon Maine Apples ........... 23c can
Erie Pumpkin ................... 7c can
Jumbo String Beans -. &c, cans 25c
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-01-09
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
An Important Meeting to be Held This
Evening

The Chamber of Commerce will meet
in it's hall, Chamber Of Commerce build
ing, 1853 Chapel street, this Wednesday
evening at o'clock. The committee on
legislation will present some sugges-
The sun., 1901-11-19
HISTORIC
CLAYM0NT
Rntertainingly Described by the
Rev. ]. h. Ghesley.
OLD RELICS PRESENTED
10 the Delaware Historical Society at
the Regular Meeting Held I'm
the Society's Rooms
Last Night.

The Rev. j. Harry Chesley, rector of
the Church of the Ascension at Clay
mont, gave an interesting talk at the
monthly meeting of the Historical So
ciety last night on Historical Clean
ings from Claym0nt." He gave an in
teresting account of an old mill which
was built near Claymont in 1872 and
which was torn down this year to make
room for railroad bridge. Claymont,
he snid, was named after one of Wash
ington's estates in Virginia.
MIR. Chesley presented to the Histori-
cal Society two marked stones taken
from the old mill and two photographs
of the old residence of Colonel Thomas
Robinson near Claymont. This house is
said to have often been visited by Wash
ington and in the yard is n chestnut
tree which was planted by Martha
Washington. Mr.. Chesley also presented
to the society on behalf of William G..
Vernon of Claymont, large sign boart
which was erected over nm archway Mt
Colonel Robinsons residence on TIE oc-
casion Of la Fayette's first, visit to
Delaware. On the signboard is the in
scription: Delaware Welcomes La Fay
cite"
II. III. Baldwin, postmaster and sta
tionmaster at Claymont on behalf of II.
K. Lloyd one of the oldest residents of
that place, presented the society with an
original map of Claymont made in 1854
Tn motion vote of thanks was ex-
tended to all the donors for the old
relies
The sun., 1901-11-19
WANTED MONEY FOR
STOLEN OVERCOAT
Attorney General H. H. Ward CompeIs Pawn
Dealer to Give Boy His
Property.
REVERSED DECISION OF THE POLICE

1t has long been the custom for the
police to require owners of stolen prop
erty that was pawned to pay, when the
property was restored to them, the sum
the pawnbrokers alleged was advanced
ON the goods when they were received.
\ case that came up yesterday, which
resulted in the return of stolen goods to
the owner without the payment of the
money alleged to have been advanced to
the pawnbroker, should, at least, estab-
lish good grounds against the continuance
of the practice, and it is believed will
do so.
sunday afternoon an oyercoat belong
ing to- Maurice Elliott was stolen. The
thief was reported to the police and
Yesterday morning shortly after O'clock
pawnshop by Patrolman Shields. The
,olice believe the coat was bought by
Skut on Sunday.
Mr.. Elliott was informed that the coat
had been recovered and he went to the
police station to get it. He was told that
Sklut had advanced SO on the garment
md that he must pay that sum to get
he coat. He objected to paying the
money and later was advised not to do
so.
In his behalf Attorney General Ward
was seen about the matter and by his
direction Deputy Attorney-Ge Rich
lrds issued an order directing Chief of
Police Massey to give Mr.. Elliott his
'oat. Mr. Elliott took the order to the
police station and got his coat.
The sun., 1901-11-19
BOYS FINE REMITTED.
Judge Townsend Gives Young
Peddler Good Advice.
Certificate Issued by Chief of Police
Massey Arouses Much
Curiosity.

George Cohen, n boy, was arraigned
before Judge Townsend in City Court
last night on the charge of peddling with
out Il license. He was represented by
William II. Knrtz. The defence claimed
that Cohen was selling goods for the
Delaware Notion Company when arrest
ed and offered Il paper, which was sub
mittcd in evidence. signed by Chief of
Police Massey, certifying that Cohen
was selling for the Delaware Notion
Company.
The proprietors of the Delaware No
tion House testified that Cohen was not
selling for them hut had paid cash for
the goods he bought from them and was
selling for himself. The boys father
testified that the certificate signed by
Chief Massey had been received by mail.
Judge Townsend imposed fine of SIS
and costs, then called the boy and told
him the fine was remitted though the
evidence showed he was guilty. He adj
monShed him to be careful as if he was
brought before him again on n similar
charge the fine would be $40 and costs.
There was much curiosity among those
IN the court room concerning the paper
signed by Chief Massey. After court
adjourned the chief explained that the
certificate, which was dated October 25,
1900. was issued by him at the request
nf William NJ. Pyle, who Mt the time was
president Of the Board OF Police Com
and that he gave it to Mr..
Pyle.
The sun., 1901-11-19
PERSONALS.

Michael Czaykorski native of Rus
sia. was naturalized in the United States
Court yesterday.
Joseph Mctiowan has issued cards an
nouncing the wedding of his daughter,
Miss Maize McGowan to Dennis Gal
lagher. 1t will take place about the
middle of December.
Local letter carriers donned their new
winter uniforms yesterday morning. The
suits are similar to those wern during
the summer months, but are heavier in
weight.
Miss Georgetta del. Kline, telegraph
operator and accountant at the Clayton
House, is i'll mt her home, No. 622 West
Third street. Chester, suffering from
heart trouble. Miss Kline has been con-
nected with the Clayton House for the
past eight years. and has made many
friends among the travelling public, who
regret to learn of her sickness, and wish
her speedy recovery.
The sun., 1901-11-19

The matter was the subject of much
discussion among those who became ac-
quainted with the circumstances. By
the practice of requiring owners of
stolen property to pay the sum pawn
brokers claim they have advanced on the
goods premium is put on crime and
Keepers of pawnshops reap the benefit
They need have no fear of punishment
Tor receiving stolen goods, are given
every opportunity for conducting n
fence and can make money in the bust
ness. Whether they do so or not they
can claim that any sum within reason
was advanced on goods and heretofore.
with the cooperation of the police de-
partment, have received the money from
the victims of thieyery. They lose moth
lnE-and by false allegations could profit
cohsiderably-the thief in many in
stances. as in the case in point, escapes
and the victim Of robbery is further vic
timized, and this with the aid of the
police.
The matter has been ruled upon and
the decision has been against the prac-
nee In robbery cases as in others
Chief Massey is required to produce the
evidence in court and as he said last
night cannot restore goods unless by
order of the encouragement. If an
order is produced he is willing at any
time to deliver the goods to the owner.
But this has nothing to do with the
payment of money to pawnbrokers and
there is no valid reason why the prac-
tice should not be abolished.
The sun., 1901-11-19
MARTIN +. KEoUGH SHOT.
Fell While Cunning on Cherry Island
Flats.

While cunning on Cherry Island marsh
about 10 o'clock yesterday morning Mar
tin +. Keough, the well-known city gar
Dhse contractor, was accidentally shot
IN the right arm. In company with Il
friend Mr.. keough was hunting snipe
He carried his gun, which was a single
barrel breech-loader, over his shoulder
While making his way over barbed
wire fence he was thrown on his face
md the gun was knocked out OF his
nand. The trigger was up and the i'm
lmct caused it TO be discharged Tho
charge, which consisted of goodly
quantity of bird shot, passed through
The ticshy part of his right arm near the
shoulder, but it is believed it did not
strike the bone.
He was driven in wagon to the Office
Of DIR. James A. Draper and after he had
the wound dressed was taken to his home
AT Second and Harrison streets. While
the injury is painful it il not serious
and Mr.. Keough will probably be able
I" be about in two or three weeks.
The sun., 1901-11-19
CHURCH CLUB
WILL DINE
Annual Dinner Of the Organization
on Thursday Night.
WELL-KNOWN MEN To TALK
Likely That About Fifty Persons
Will Gather In the New Cen.
tury Club Parlors--
ers and Menu.
L-KNOWN MEN TO TALK

For many years the annual dinner OF
the Church Club of Delaware has beer
Il pleasing event to Episcopalian church
men throughout the State. In the New
Century Club parlors on Thursday even.
ing the club will hold its twenty eighth
annual dinner which promises to even
surpass those held in past years.
These annual dinners are attended by
members of the club and their invited
guests and usually there are about fifty
plates. The addresses by men prominent
in church affairs are the features OF
these occasions, while the menu is always
tn" best of the season. On Thursday
night there will be addresses on 'The
Churchmnn in the Municipality" by the
following speakers: The Hon. David T..
Marvel, the Rt. Rev. Henry G. Potter,
ID. d., ID. G. l.. Bishop of New York
and George Wharton Pepper, Esq, of
Philadelphia. The menu for the occa-
sion will hc as follows:
Sit down, at first and last the heart
wclcome-AIacbeth.
Blue points. rasped rolls. Masters,
spread yourselves.-Mdsum Nights
Dream.
Cream OF lobster. salted almonds.
Fruit of the wave! Oh, dainty and deli
cions.-W. a. Croffut.
Rock fish outlets, small boiled potatoes
1t is not strength but art, obtains the
prize.-pope.
Quail, peas, potato balls. The game
is up.-Cymbeline.
Roman punch, cigarettes. Like angels
visits short and bright.-John Norris.
Sweet bread pates, Saratoga chips. A
dish that | do love to feed upon.-Tam-
ing OF the Shrew.
Chicken salad. cheese, crackers.
How many things, by season season'd d are,
To their right praise and true perfection.
Merchant of Venice.
Nestlerode pudding, fancy cakes. What
a confedercy of folly's here.-B. JON
son
Coffee, cigars. The man who smokes
thinks like a sage and acts like Samar-
itan.-Bulwer Lytton.
Come what may have been bless'd.-
Byron.
The officers of the Church Club are as
follows:
President, John S. Grohe; 1st vice
president, II. II. Speakman; I'd vice.
president. Hon. ID. r. Marvel; Sd vice
DIR. VIM. L. Orr; secretary and
treasurer, Francis q. du Pont; executive
committee. Edward T. Candy, T.. Tatnall
Warner. James ID. Carter, Francis III.
Hoffecker. George A. Harter: member
ship committee. Samuel G. Biddle, Jesse
q. Simmons. Charles b. =. McCrea.
The sun., 1901-11-19

IN CITY COURT.
Various Cases Disposed of by Judge
Churchman.

George ,Jefferis was arraigned in City
Court yesterday on two charges Of dis
orderly conduct and was fined 81 in each
'ase. William Boyer, accused of as
hulting twelve years old James Me-
Quade was fined $40.
For the third time in a. week Owen
ralley was before the court. He paid
;2S in fines and costs last week and
Yesterday was fined $5 for disorderly
conduct.
Frank and Mary Tillerson. colored.
were arrested on Saturday night by OIL
Ger Carman DiMIare on charge Of dis
,rderly conduct. A fine of 81 and costs
was imposed in each case.
Richard Coleman. colored. pleaded
guilty to keeping house of ill-flame at
No. 1O5 Walnut street and the usual fine
If $50 and costs was imposed
John Jennings, charged with drunken
ness. was assessed IS and costs. John
has been before the court several times
before for similar offense.
The case of Eta Person charged with
'eading an idle and vicious life, was con-
tinued until this morning.
The sun., 1901-11-19
EXTItsIME PENALTY IMPOSED.
2ourt Fined Milk Dealer and Declares
81 His License Forfeited.

MIX Dealer >Lemuel O. Porter was
3mel $25 and his license was declared for
Hited by Judge Churchman in CITY
&purt yesterday. He was before the
eonrt for the second time on the charge
9H having violated the milk ordinance
antl the extreme penalty was imposed.
S torter, who on August 1, 1900. was
fharged with having for sale milk con
tnmlng more than S71s per cent. of
Whtery matter and less than 12h per
cent. of solids. and was adjudged guilty
nnd fineds$S was arraigned on the same
charge yesterday morning. He pleaded
guilty. The law provides a penalty NOT
to exceed $40 for the first offence and
Ior the second offence the penalty is n
ING Of $25 and forfeiture of license.
1S1S'I josephine Kernsberg was also charged
#ath Il violation of the milk law, hut as
~ mistake had been made in the name
tae case was continued until this morn
'5nE. Lena kernsberg was in court and
Mnk Inspector McEvilly pointed her out
r Ane person intended and said he under
sse2a that her name was Jusephine.