The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-10-30
in AND ABOUT THE COURTS
MICHAEL TERRIBLE GETS
LIGHT SENTENCE.

Found Guilty of MansIsughter-He
Gets from Three 70 Five Years In State
PrIson-scheduIe In e. 5. wheeler
Bankruptcy Case Filed Yesterday
Hearing November o. --
Michele Terrible, alias Michael Ma
loney. who was charged with murder
in the first degree in killing Patrick
J. Coffee at the works of the New Ha-
ven Gas Light company in East street
on the afternoon of March 16 last, was
found guilty of manslaughter by the
jury at o'clock yesterday afternoon
and was sentenced to not less than
three years nor more than five years
in the state prison. Attorney j. p.
Goodhart wore happy smile when the
verdict of manslaughter was announced
by Foreman Edward w. Russell of
Orange, for his fight for the life of the
prisoner was a long and hard one and
its termination in the word man
slaughter" was one to make him feel
glad. He and the prisoner shook hands
and grasp of joy came from the di-
rection Of the wife and brothers of the
accused man. who had been constant
attendants at the trial since it opened.
Terribile's action during the entire
trial indicated those of peaceful Ital-
ian laborer, above the class of labor
that is usually hired out on jobs such
as Terrible was doing when his atten-
ton was called to the fight between
Coffee and Fappiano which was the di-
rect cause of Terribile's striking the
blow tina. killed the former. His APP
pearanee and conduct were in his favor
and despite the strong argument of the
states attorney Wednesday afternoon
that Terrible was a man of the first
degree murder class, there were few in
the crowded court room who thought
likewise BY good behavior Terribile's
IMPRISONMENT may be made a trife
shorter than three years.
Before the opening Of the trial it will
be remembered that Terrible was Of
fered life Imprisonment If he would
plead guilty to murder in the second de-
gree. but this the accused man refused
to do. The wisdom Of the refusal has
now been shown.
Immediately after the verdict was
given Attorney Goodhart addressed the
court and made strong plea for the
prisoner saying that his act in striking
a man whom he thought was killing
another man, was no more than 9Ss
men out of 1000 would have done, and
admire him Cor it." he added He
said that a nominal sentence would
suffice as a punishment for Terrible
The maximum sentence for manslaugh-
/ ter is ten years. Attorney Goodhart
brought out the fact that the man was
not reluctant witness with the excep-
ton of at one time and that his general
conduct was that of man who was
not criminal He asked the court for
a nominal sentence.
State Attorney Williams spoke but a
few words in behalf Of the state saying
shat it the court believed that Terri
bile's crime called for a light sentence
he wouldn't object, although he thought
that the man should be penalized to the
fullest extent
IT think the jury has acted very INTEL
ligently In this case" remarked Judge
Roraback. when counsel were done. II
couldn't see any elaboration or pre-
meditation In the case, but think it
more extraordinary case than killing by
accident. will therefore sentence the
accused to states prison for a term
not to exceed five years nor less than
three years. He is also fined $500, as for
this offense a fine IS necessary under
the statutes
| 80 ! f.
Terrible. although he cannot speak
English understands 1t, and when he
heard the sentence, he covered his broad
eace with a grin. Attorney Goodhart
and Attorney Stoddard were deluged
with congratulations Court was adj
journed for the term.
ZAPP CONTINUED AS ADMINS
TRAITOR.
A hearing was held in the probate
court yesterday afternoon for the re-
moval Of Charles Zapp. the Meadow
street saloon keeper, as administrator
of the estate Of Charles Schlegal. 1t is
set forth In the allegation that Joseph
inc M. Newbauer, the applicant, is a.
creditor Of the estate to the amount of
$1,0SS, and that zapp has neglected his
duties as administrator. that he has al
lowed waste: that he filed no list Of
ole inns within fha thiYfxy n xtes e,,,s,n;f