Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-12


There was a session of the criminal
court yesterday morning, at which the
docket was called, and considerable
business was transacted. One of the
most important matters was the short
license" liquor indictments. The de-
PENDANTS responded when their names
were called. They were represented
by several attorneys, who moved the
Court to postpone until next Satur-
day.
Prosecuting Attorney Nesbitt inter
posed an objection, which was over
ruled by Judge Hugus, and an excep-
ton taken. AS the matter now stands,
the defendants will be called next Sat-
urday, and will then enter their pleas.
What the pleas will be remains to be
seen, as it is not known whether or
not the short license saloonists pro-
pose to make a fight in the matter.
John Anderson, of Elm Grove, ex-
county constable, indicted for embez-
element of nearly $500 of the taxes of
the town of Elm Grove, was brought
into Court in a pitiasble condition. He
was trembling from fear, and to the
questions by the Court answered SIM
ply:
Il don't know"
The defendants wife was on his bond,
and surrendered him several days ago,
since which time he has been in Jail.
His wife and many of his friends in
cline to the opinion that he is of un-
sound mind. Judge Hugus ordered him
remanded to Jail, stating that he would
not take action at that time.
1t is possible that there may be an
inquiry into the question of Anderson's
sanity.
The four prisoners who figured in
the attempt to tear down the work
house on the occasion of the mutiny
of prisoners some time ago, were
brought into Court. They were A.
Jackson, Walter Johnson, Alvin Davis
and William Dempsey. Attorney Nc
Neeley and Schuck were appointed to
defend the prisoners. 1t was suggest
ed that they be given a short sentence,
and then permitted to go out of town.
The Court gave each a sentence of five
days.
William O'Brien, indicted for Sc
curing money under false pretense,
plead ont guilty. The Court indicated
a purpose to appoint counsel for the
prisoner, but he said he would act as
his own attorney.
Henry Mccormack, charged with
stealing brass and ropes from a Wheel
ing & Darlington river packet, inquir-
ed as to the gravity of the offense
charged against him. When told it
was a misdemeanor, he said he was
not guilty, but would enter a plea Of
| guilty. He was sentenced to thirty
days in Jail.
James Feeney, colored, indicted for
a misdemeanor, plead not guilty, and
the Court appointed Attorney Lee
Dobbs to defend him.
Mary Evans, charged with forging
an order on the South Side bank, plead
not guilty. Attorneys Max Srolowitz
and J. J. P. O'Brien were appointed
to defend her, and the case was set for
trial tomorrow.
William Winters, indicted for felo-
niously stealing overcoats from the
Stamm Hotel, plead not guilty. Attor-
ney MOTIFS appeared TOT MIN. case was
set for trial next Monday.
A demurrer to the Indictment Of
Robert Harrah and George Curtis was
set for argument on March 13.
Maud Smith, charged with keeping
a house of i'll fame, was called, but
the defendant did not respond.
Under direction of the Court, in
dictments were called against William
Eaton, Charles Thompson, Willis
Clark, Jack Clark, Lizzie Schmalzer, A.
A. Schmalzer, Fred. Godstrohm,
Jack GUNNER and Maud Smith. but
none of the defendants appeared.
The case of State VS.. Fred Robes
was dismissed from the docket.
Case of e. M. banners VS.. Penn Con-
kle, bastardy. was set for March 25th.
l. Court adjourned until this morn
ing.