The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-12-04

Tor x1S6 80 rendered Dy Justice Hires ii
the suit of Joseph Shackelton VS. thu
| Florence Thread Company.
The defendant, in giving his testimony
said he had been a mechanical engineer
for forty years. In addition to a patent
smoke consumer he had DEVICES that re-
suited in great saving of fuel. He made
arrangements for the installation of his
scheme in the thread works, and although
his plans had not been completed. that
portion which was used saved the COM
pany fifty per cent. in its coal bill. He
told of the work which he had performed,
stating that he was to receive his expenses
and board when away from town on bust.
ness for the company, and mechanics
wages of So per day. Altogether he had
only received $71 from the firm.
From the testimony given by William
+. Thacher, 1t was shown that Shackelton
had agreed to do the piping and other
work in the mill for his expenses and a
good cigar. There was no agreement
made or understanding that Shackelton
was to receive any compensation for his
services.
Frank Thacher. superintendent of the
thread mill, said that the plaintiff called
on him with an invention for consuming
smoke, saving coal, etc. He looked over
the plant and said he would oversee the
installation of his invention for expenses
and good cigar. There was no agree
ment as to compensation. The reason
ShackeltoH wanted to work for nothing
was because he desired witness to take the
agency for New Jersey, which he agreed
| to do if it could be proved that the inven
ton was a money saver. In this event
the system as installed in the thread mill
was to be referred to as sample of its
workings That portion of the invention
which had been placed in position has
been taken out, because the engineer
said he couldn't do the work of
the mill with it in.
To William c. Sturtevant, superinten-
dent of the iron foundry, Shackelton
showed his blue prints of the smoke con-
sumner and other devices that would use
the exhaust steam for heating the water
five cent cigar.
There was other corroborative evidence
given on this point.
As the burden of proof was against the
plaintiff, the proceedings of the lower
court were reversed and judgment entered
for the defendant
Among the prisoners brought into court
to be disposed of was Charles Cole, of
Mount Holly, who was accompanied by
his wife and two daughters He was
charged with beating his wife, to which
he entered plea OF guilty.
In a statement made by Prosecutor At
kinson, he said he was going to do differ
ent than what might be expected of him.
Mrs. Coles swore to the fact that her hus-
band had never struck her before. He is
good worker and man of considerable
intelligence. In case he is sent to state
prison his family will be a burden on the
town. He thought the man ought to have
another chance, as long as he is willing to
take the pledge.
Judge Gaskill said it was his rule to
give wife heaters one year in state prison.
It is very seldom the Prosecutor takes
such course, as he is generally pressing
for an imposition of the law. Cole, /
can't allow you to go at liberty without
Furnishing you somewhat. | am willing
to suspend sentence and place you in
charge of the probation officer, providing
you are willing to take the pledge for two
years. If you violate that pledge and get
in trouble, will send for you and impose
sentence"
Cole said it was the love of drink that
always put him down, and he would be
glad to take the pledge.
Sentence was next passed on Joseph
Miller, of Philadelphia, who signed
waiver of indictment and pleaded guilty
to burning the hay press of Mrs. Ella
Harker, of Wrightstown. He gave no ex
cuse for the deed. While at the barn
smoking cigarette the place caught fire.
He was given three years in state prison.
Miller is known under several aliases, and
that he is a regular barn burner seems
certain. He was at Pemberton when the
Forsyth barn was burned, and he was at
other places in the county at times when
there was fire.
+ Leo Evans, colored was the next candi-
date for punishment. He is professional
burglar and has committed many crimes,
several of them having occurred in this
county. He was arrested for robbing the
store of John II. Lucas, of Florence, the
charge being grand larceny without break
ing and entering. The prisoner pleaded
guilty a week ago and he was before the
court for sentence During the past few days
Detective Ellis II. Parker was working on
the record of Evans, and was able to pre-
sent facts showing that for three different
crimes Evans had served sixteen years in
the Maryland Penitentiary. The prisoner
seemed to be very much surprised when his
past history was made public. Judge
Gaskill imposed a sentence of two years
in the state prison.
The next case to receive consideration
was that of Manassas Fauver of Medford,
aged nineiyears. This is the little boy who
wanted to join three of his companions
who are confined in the reformatory at
Railway. In order to get there he stole
horse and wagon belonging to Mrs A. w
Lohand, of Marlton, to which crime the
boy pleaded guilty.
While speaking for the youthful pris-
oner, Blachard h. White said Fauver did
not run into the carriage of Mrs. Lofand
while being pursued.
Soon after entering court, In company
with his mother and stepfather, the boy
fully realized his position, and gave evil
dence of his disapproval to any proceed
ings having for its object his commitment
to a reform school, by crying bitterly, and
in a few minutes his mother was on the
verge of collapse.
81 know of no other disposition of this
case, said Judge Gaskill. than to com
NIT the boy to the reform school. | have
received confidential letters from citizens
of Medford who seem to think that it will
be dangerous to let this boy be at large
The mother has no control over him. The
father is a much respected man. Manassas
has been turned out of school and he is
bad boy"
These words sounded very bad to the
boy and his mother, giving an impetus to
their sobs. All parties concerned were
ushered into a private room. After a
consultation Judge Gaskill announced
that the youthful prisoner would be sent
home for two weeks, and his commitment
will depend upon his good behavior.
While at liberty the boy will be looked
after by an officer.
Papers were issued approving the com
mitment of Joseph Kelvey to the Bur
lington County Insane Asylum. 1t is said
that his home is at Juliustown, and he has
relatives living at Recklesstown A short
time since while at Marlton he broke doors
and windows while entering the house of
George w. Evans, only the women and
children being home at the time, and they
were greatly frightened. Constable Cline
arrested the man and he was taken to
New Lisbon by G. E. Albright, who
threatened to shoot Kelvey dead when the
latter made an effort to escape when the
asylum was sighted. This was only a
bluff on the part of Albright, who had no
weapon with him, but it worked wells
While working in a corn field, last year,
Kelvey was seized with violent spell.
With stalk knife he tried to cut com
panion's head off. In protecting his head
the mans left arm was nearly severed.