Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-08

l the September criminal term of the superior court was opened by Judge
 Ralph Wheeler in this city, prayer
 having been made by Rev. w. T. Thayer. pastor of the First Baptist | church.
 | The grand jury was then called in, | boiled and given instruction by Judge | Wheeler for the consideration of the case of Dominick Diodetto alias Ca- baudo of New London, charged with shooting fellow countryinan, Alfonso Barbuto. in New London on May 27, 1.Ja
 The members of the grand jury are Arthur M. Brown. Griswold; Dr. J. J. Donohue, Norwich; Charles H. smith, | Noank; John H. Noble, Old Lyme; w. s. Chesebro. Groton; E. F. Will liams. Mystic: - Chadwick, Lynne;
 James H. Hyde, Franklin; L. F. smith, Lebanon; F. H. Geer, Old Lyme; c. D. Moves. A. l.. Hale, Charles P. Bush nell, Norwich; F. J. Brown. Lebanon; | Dan D. Home. Montville; John N. Lew 1 is, Voluntown; w. I. Allyn. Ledyard; John Davis, Preston.
 1 They retired to the jury room under the direction of Sheriff Brown for the consideration of the case. the accus- ed being present. Many witnesses, mostly Italians, were called. Arthur M Brown was chosen as the foreman and E. Hart Geer as clerk. The grand jury reported at four o'clock through Foreman Brown find ing a true bill against Diadatto. in- dieting him for murder in the first degree. The indictment was read to the accused through Interpreter De- vito and he pleaded not guilty, Attor- neys Freeman and Smith being named to defend.
 Diodatto seemed little moved by the indictment, although he gave a start when he learned that he was to be tried for first degree murder. He is a man of short stature, low fore head and uncombed black hair. He is of large frame and looks like a pow erful man.
 Judge Wheeler congratulated the jury on completin git>- work in a sim gle day and discharged them from fur ther duty.
 A recess of about an hour following the sending out of the jury was then taken at the request of the states at torney for the arrangement of the cases.
 There was a large attendance, the court room being filled with witnesses. attorneys and what spectators who could get in. The prisoners dock was as usual over crowded, there being enough to fill three. Among the num- Der are three women. There are 57 cases in the docket. there being 12 con- tinued cases and 45 new ones. includ- ing several taxation cases.
 Many compliments were heard on the improved appearance of the court room and the adjacent rooms. which have been thoroughly renovated.
 Prisoners Put to Plea.
 The following were the pleas made by the several prisoners: l. Harry Ackley of North Stonington, | h. ~ta oiA xyafphpC and other articles from the home of John D. Avery in North Stonington, March 2s, pleaded not guilty. Attorney Thresher being assigned to his case. On the charge of burglary Thomas, alias William Eaton, alias Michael Costello, pleaded not guilty to enter ing St. Patrick's rectory July 26, 1909, at a. m. Attorney Douglass was ap- pointed his counsel.
 For common law burglary in Water ford. Charles Bergen. aged 22, pleaded not guilty, but was willing to plead guilty to a. charge of trespass. He was charged with entering the house of F. N. Braman May 25, 1909. Attorney Smith was assigned as counsel.
 William Boaclis of Gro;on, charged with the theft of $97, had his bond called. Joseph Bergman was the surety the amount being $200. Judge Wheeler stated that he did not think the bond was adequate to take in a case where the amount taken was so large. States Attorney Hull stated that he considered the bond too small.
 Charged with statutory burglary, committed May 10 at New London, Ed ward Cahey and James Mccarthy pleaded not guilty. They are charged with entering the building of W. A. Holt in New London. Attorney Hinck- ley was assigned as their counsel, Mc- Carthy being only 20 years of age.
 Michael Delmore pleaded not guilty to common law burglary, being charged with entering the house of Angelina Vngc May 26 in New London, in the daytime.
 F;r the theft of metal rudder val ped at $125 from the New London Mat4ne Iron works on May 26. Michael Ewyer and Frank Kiernan pleaded not guilty
 Christina Falcone Ferraro pleaded not guilty to committing adultery with Joseph Viterito in this city. Attorney Douglass was assigned to this case. In- terpreter Petrone was obliged to inter pret the charge to the woman. Tn con nection with the case the states at torney explained that Joseph Viterito is held on a warrant charged with as sault with intent to murder the wom- an.
 OH Ine NDdIBC OL having CIOlCi d watch valued at s25 from the person of Bernard Paddock in New London on May 2S, Louis Girard of New London and Thomas Moore of Norwich pleaded not guilty. Attorney Thresher was as- signed to the case.
 A plea of guilty was entered by Vic tor Johnson of Montville, charged with theft. It was claimed that he entered the house of James Mcfarland Aug. hV an rrind0FU and GfNla S1Q E0
 Attorney Comstock spoke for the ac- ctseG, stating that he had never been arrested and that drink was the cause of the trouble. He recommended a fine and said the Mcfarland family had been reimbursed. State Attorney Hull stated that the fellow was under the influence of liquor but knew better
 The accused told the court that he had lever done such a thing before and knew he could keep from doing 1t again. He told of having been drink ing. saw he window open and went 1t and get the money It was not pre- meditated. He was fined $40 and costs.
 Daniel Sullivan of New London pleaded not guilty to. common law bur glary committed at the house of Will clothes valued at s44. Attorney Law less was appointed his counsel.
 Assault with intent to kill was the charge against Joseph Viterito, who made an assault upon Christina Fer raro July 30, 1909, with sharp in strument. He pleaded not guilty.
 William Hamilton, aged 3S, pleaded guilty to statutory burglary, having entered Brady & Saxton's store on May II, 1909. He was caught there by l.. H. Saxton and Constable Kinney. MT Gavt0n eYnIaiuQd how ha oOt in