Evening journal., 1904-05-19
DENN PLEADED
NOT GUILTY
Man Accused of Shooting
John Ries Will be Tried
Tomorrow
GRAND JURY COMPLETED ITS WORK

Grand JURY COMPLETED ITS WORK
Matter Brinte and John Joiner Indicted
For Murder in the First Desree-True
Bill Against Albert Morris For Man.
slaughter.
Benjamin Denn who is accused of
assault with intent to commit murder,
was arraigned i'm the Court of General
Sessions this morning and pleaded not
guilty. 1t is alleged that the prisoner
shot John Ries. the proprietor Of the
House at New Castle with n
shot gun on Saturday night last. DEM
was on the outside and is said to have
shot Ries through q window.
The accused was represented by John
Lynn, who asked that the case be post
poned until tomorrow morning.
Other prisoners were arraigned and
pleaded as follows:
James Redding, highway robbery, not
guilty; George w. Bell and William
Gibbons, assault with intent to commit
not guilty; James Lester, as
sault with intent TO commit murder, not
guilty; John McDowan, larceny. not
guilty
David J. Reinhardt, counsel for Les
ter. stated that he would be ready in
that case tomorrow morning. Mr.. Rein
hardt also represented John McDonall
accused of stealing fourteen pounds Of
brass, the property Of the Wilmington
City Electric Company, and said he
would make application for a continu-
ance.
Didn't Steal Chickens.
James Butcher. colored, was tried on
the charge OF stealing five chickens,
the property of James r. Reed. of near
Blackbird. but the jury returned ver-
dict of not guilty. Edward G. Brad
ford, Jr. prosecuted the case for the
state. It was one of Mr.. Bradford's
first cases and he made a good inn
preston with the court and the other
members Of the bar.
David Griffin. colored, had previously
pleaded guilty to the same charge that
was made against Butcher and was
sentenced to be whipped with ter
lashes and be imprisoned for sis
months. There were no witnesses who
could connect Butcher directly with th'
theft except the other accused man
Griffin.
Robbed Armiess Man.
The case Of John Gajewslxi. charged
with the larceny Of $3.50 from Josepl
Smith, attracted a great deal Of atten
ton. There was considerable diffcultl
experienced i'm swearing Smith who Il
practically armiess. His left arm is OF
at the shoulder and there is but
short stump of the right arm.
After several suggestions had beer
made it was agreed 10 allow him e
hold the Bible by his stump arm Will
being sworn.
The case was ably presented for tn
State by Hugh Morris 1t was MI
Morris first case and he was commend
ed for the way i'm which he conductel
it. The prisoner had no attorney bu
George \. Davis volunteered to defen'
him.
on the stand Smith testified that tn
prisoner stopped him on the street an
asked for a cigarette paper. He tol
him he had none but GajewslSi told hir
he was liar. Gajewski. the witnes
said. then run his hand in his pocke
and took $3.50. As the witness had n
arms he could not prevent it. TIL
jury returned n verdict of guilty.
The court sentenced Gajewski to 81
months in the worlShouse.
Grand Jury Completed Work.
The grand jury completed its work IN
Cd Nrrf q
court for the prompt manner In whi,
they discharged their duties the juro
We're dismissed from any further atten
once during this term.
indicted For Murder.
The following true bies were returne
John Joiner and Walter Brinte murd,
first degree Albert Morris. manslaught
and George A. Christopher alias Geor
w. Christopher bigamy.
Deputy Attorney-General Richards su
mitted the following list Of persons dgair
whom b,l had been ignored:
Arthur C. Allen, Herman Turpin. Cha
j dos Harre1, ANNE John on. Clara IroI
John General, Edgar Spencer. Villa
e Henry william Dusan and Richard W
liams. The court ordered them all d
= charged. except Alien who it is understo
is wanted by the United states autho
! ties.
Samuel Sheppard. colored, was placed
trial on the charge of larceny Of q
shirts from Edward Butcher, Jr. She
e pard was represented by George n. Dav
e The jury found the prisoner guilty.
was sentenced to be whipped with I
e lastes and serve six months in the wol
e house.
Afternoon Session.
In the Court of General Sessions ye
terday afternoon the following Sc
tences were imposed:
! William Thomas. colored. one ye
! and ten lashes, and John Fisher, &C
= ored. two years and ten lashes
, stealing ninety-six cents worth
= coal; Hooper Downey, carrying "A I
J lvolver, S25 and costs, which he paid.
= Downey was also under a pea
bond for threatening the life OF Robe
- Miller of New Castle. Miller took I
witness stand and was questioned
the court and by William W. Knowl
counsel for Downey, after which t
peace bond was retired and Down
< was allowed to go.
The jury in the case of VILLA
Green. colored, charged with the la
K ceny of clothes, returned a verdict
Z not guilty. He was represented
4 David J. Reinhardt