The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-17

In court, Saturday, when the Febru-
airy quarter sessions were concluded,
sentences were imposed in II number of
the cases in which convictions were had
during the second week OF the term.
Ex-Tax Collector John ID. Jones. of
Taylor, who pleaded guilty of embezzle-
ment, was sentenced by Judge Kelly to
pay fine of S2,5O0 and spend eighteen
months in the county Jail A lengthy
and earnest plea for clemency was
made by his attorney, ex-District At
torney John r. Jones. He pointed out
that his client had an honorable war
record, and was, up to the time of this
defalcation, one of the most highly es-
teemed citizens Of Taylor. He also read
numerous letters from prominent citi-
aens, praying the court to be lenient.
Judge Kelly said he was acquainted
with Mr.. Jones, and knowing as he did
of his previous good character 1t was
a matter Of great regret to him to be
called upon to impose sentence. He
would give due consideration to the
petitions for clemency, but at the same
time he would have to have regard for
the fact that Mr.. Jones had committed
a serious offense against a commun-
ity, as well as the peace and dignity of
the commonwealth, and in consequence
a substantial penalty would be i'm
posed. On account of his years, the
judge said, he would not send him to
the penitentiary. The maximum pen
atty is a fine of $1,000 and FIVE years
Imprisonment.
YOUNG SENTENCED.
Arthur Young, the Carbondale youth.
who attempted to burn a boy at the
stake. and then stole "A pig, was sem
fenced by Judge Kelly to two years and
six months in the penitentiary. Young's
two brothers have preceded him to the
penitentiary for thieving. He, himself,
has been in the county Jail frequently.
James Jennings, street car striker.
VINO was convicted of assaulting Harry
Mclaughlin, who rode on a car to ball
in st. Johns hall, Capouse avenue. was
sentenced by Judge Edwards to pay
fine of $25 and costs.
Judge Kelly suspended sentence on
James Kirk. q 17-year-old lad who
made off with q horse and carriage be-
longing to Manager J. ]. Crogan. of the
Anthracite Brewing company, which
was tied in front Of Zenkes restaurant.
on Penn avenue. Kinks mother prom
ised that she would keep him out of
further trouble
w. Jesse Travis, convicted of stealing
mine props from q neishbor in Benton,
was directed by Judge Weand to pay a
fine of 81 and spend twenty days in Jail.
Michael Kosh, the young Russian.
accused of placing Instructions on the
Lackawanna tracks, was returned guilty
Saturday morning. He did not respond
when called for sentence, and capias
was issued for his arrest.
John Hughes, convicted of obtaining
goods by false pretenses. was sentenced
by Judge Edwards to pay II fine OF s.
and costs. He also imposed fine OF
$50 and costs on James Butler, of West
Linden street. convicted of assault and
battery on John Smith. his tenant.
Michael NfcNulty, convicted of steal
ing SO from his ROOM mate. Charles Pill
ger, was sentenced by Judge Weand to
a fine of 81 and thirty days in the
county Jail.
SENTENCE DEFERRED.
Sentence was deferred temporarily in
the cases of Joseph Ahearn, William
Gordon, convicted of selling LIQUOR
Illegally; Lizzie Graham, convicted Of
assault and battery, and Joseph Cholc-
way. convicted OF assault and battery.
The jury in the Chicura- -Hineriak
cases, growing out of church fight in
Olyphant, could not agree, and were
discharged.
William Repp failed to respond when