The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

The case of Richard Wray. charged with the murder of a man named Free man about two years ago, was called be- fore Judge Weaver in the first division of the criminal court yesterday afternoon at 2:15 o'clock. Mir Wray was present in the court room and the defense announced that it was ready to proceed in the trial of the case. However, when the witnesses for the prosecution were called, Harry Matthews and Witness Lansdowne did not answer It was understood that Mr. Matthews was out of the state and that Lansdowne has died since the shoot ing, which occurred in house on Ave nue B and Twentieth street. Solicitor Heflin stated that he was ready to pro- ceed if allowed to introduce the evidence of the absent witnesses, which he said he could prove. Attorney B. M. Allen, rep resenting Wray, objected, however, and the case was passed. All witnesses were excused until resummoned.
 The cases of John l.. Brake, Jr, James P. Savage, Chris Austin and Clyde All- britton, charged with a murder commit ted at Warrior several years ago. were continued until today. The case of Jim Quinn, also charged with murder, was also passed until today. It Is very likely that the case of Dee Statum, charged with murder will be taken up in the first division of the criminal court this morning.
 In the first division of the city court. Judge Senn presiding, the case of Joseph T. Tinker vs. J. K Brockman is on trial. All other cases set on yesterdays docket were passed or dismissed.
 In the second division of the city court, Judge Sharpe presiding, the entire docket set for yesterday was passed. The case of Green vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company is on call and will very likely be taken up this morning.
 Disposition was made of several eases yesterday in the third division of the city court, Judge Ferguson presiding. In the case of John Wilkes vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company a consent Judgment of $40 was rendered. The case of Mitchell Evans vs. Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company was settled by consent for s1600. In the case of T. H. Robertson vs. Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company d con- sent judgment for $25 damages was rem dered. The case now on trial is that Of Nj. z. Shore vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company.
 Clarence Carson filed suit in the city court yesterday against Police Officers M. D. White, Morgan B. Seals and Alfred Starner, claiming $10,OOO damages. The plaintiff alleges that the defendants, with force and arms, assaulted him and forced him to leave certain house and after ward caused him to be wrongflly im- prisoned, causing him much embarrass- ment and inconvenience. Suit has also been filed for $450 damages by w. M. Jones vs. H. H. Black M. A. Dnsmore ct al., claiming damages for the alleged wrongful suit of attachment instituted against the estate of the plaintiff. R. II. Palmer has filed suit against J S. John- ston for s163 .5S alleging that the amount is due on a promissory note.
 In Judge Lane's division of the circuit court yesterday the jury in the case of William T. Sheehan vs. the Woodward Iron company rendered a verdict award ing the plaintiff $3O00 damages for per- sonal injuries The jury in the case of Malinda Anthony vs. New Home Sew ing Machine company rendered the fol- lowing somewhat unusual verdict: We, the jury, find for the defendant the New Home Sewing Machine company. and as against the defendant Miller; we find for the plaintiff and assess the damages at $75. James HiAiard, foreman
 It will be seen that the jury decided that the defendant company was not liable but that its agent was responsible for the alleged damages. It was averred in the bill of complaint that Miller, an agent of the company, went to the plain tiffs house and fired a pistol in the d. rection of her and her child, causing the woman mental and physical pain. The suit was for $10,000.
 In Judge Coleman's division of the cir cult court the jury in the case of Mrs. S. A. Hodges vs. Curtis failed to reach verdict. One of the jurors was ill and Judge Coleman would not insist upon any further deliberation.
 The following cases are set for trial today in the various divisions of the Jefferson county courts:
 City Court.
 First division, jury; Judge Senn presid- ing: Buckeye Buggy company vs. Ala bama Livery company, assumpsit; Bir- mingham Paint and Roofing company vs Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany, appeal by plaintiff; George Rein burg vs. Headon Smith, assumpst w. H. Rogers ct als. vs. Savage Sand and Supl ply company ct als., appeal by plaintiff; Andrew w. Burgin vs. William Bibby, assumpsit James M. Grant vs. West ern Union Telegraph company, damages; Celery Cola company vs. A. D. Walstrom, appeal by defendant; Rebecca King vs. Henry Keller, damages; Carlos Veitch vs. Maysie L. Young damages; Chris Jebeles vs. J. H. Ray ct als., assumpst; Will liam G. Blackley vs. East Birmingham Iron Roofing and Corrugating company, assumpst Hoke F Andrews vs. w. R. White. Assumpsit.
 Second division, jury; Judge Sharp pre-. siding: May Coleman vs. Tutwiler Coal,