Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

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he came to Maine four years ago,
claiming Boston as his residence now.
/ Miss Rose Brooks of Augusta was
then introduced. Witness stated that
she had known Campbell for about
! two months Witness further stated
that she saw the respondent, Camp
/ bell, at 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon
on the day that the coat was stolen,
on the streets of Augusta
Goldberg was called by the defence
and asked by Attorney Titcomb If ne
kept a record of ali goods purchased
and he replied that he did.
CLERK of Courts c. w. Jones was
called by the county attorney and IN
troduced records showing that camp
hell had been convicted before on the
charge of larceny
Nathan Goldberg then took the
stand for the third time. he was
asked by County Attorney f1shef II
/ campbell did not give his name as
| Frank Dello at the time the coat was
sold. and his reply was in the d.
firmative.
i Campbell then took the witness
stand and in refutation TO Goldberg
/ statement. he stated that he slgneo
tbe name of Frank Dello on the books
as he thought it proper al TINS po''-s
/ the defence rested.
Attorney Titcomb then argued ioi
lowed by the county attorneys sum
ming ND of the case. Judge beahe
then delivered his charge. Inc Jui
retired to deliberate on the case only
IN be brought back into the coui
room, at the request OF county A..oi
ro,, FISHER. he wishing to introduce
ne,, evidence which he neglected. "
rraxiousIv. Court then ADJOURNED uh-
til p. NJ.
Afternoon Session.
| u7Lo, tho afternoon session conVen-
81 County Attorney Fisher introduced
-. lancaster to prove prior con-
victor of the respondent =.
This point was strenuously opJeo'eu -
nv Attorney Titcomb on the srouiio
| that the prosecuting attorney hao ~
right TO introduce testimony ai'ei VI.
! iurv had retired for delDeratioh. :,
long argument ensued between couhsel
which was frequently interrupted py
fudge Reane. who finally overruieo MI
rritcornb,s motion, allowing him eA-
centions. The jury then retired.
The next case for trial was that OF
william Shaw on the charge OF single
sale of one-half pint OF Wnishey "
ono peter Grant. Joseph Williamson
represented the respondent.
The first witness for the state was
Peter Grant, who TESTIFIED as 10 pun
chasing one-half pint OF whlskey Oh
I re
Shaw and paying him % Genus ioi
sarno. Witness also stated that ne iost
!. cum of money in Shaw's place OF
hueiness and that he told Shaw that
~ he did not make it good he Wouio
soueaJ on him. The witness was put
under the cross-fire of a rigid examina-
tion nv Attorney Williamson and ap-
neared somewhat confused. When MI
Williamson completed, Grant exclaln-
| ed: Get away from here
| DEPUTY Sheriff Bucklin testined as &c
arresting Shaw ON the complaint anu
also that he had had occasion to WISH
the Shaw place in several instances
THE prosecution rested at this point
Attorney Williamson opened the case
for the defence and called as the first
witness Frank James, who resides or
the Thomaston road. Witness testified
| that Grant came into his place of bus
| mess Dec. 81, in an intoxicated con-
dition and that he had liquor In MS
possession at that time.
| The respondent, Shaw. was next call
ed and stated that he was not In the
| liquor business and that Grant nae
no business to squeal on him, as he
| had not sold him any liquor, further
than that he had given bond to keer
out of the business. Court was inter
ruoted at this point and the jury
brought in a verdict of guilty in the
Campbell case The respondent was
sentenced to four years Imprisonment
at Thomaston. Court then took a re-
cess.
County Attorney Fisher cross-exam
ined the respondent.
Arthur j. Ellis was next called ant
ccrrohorated the testimony of the re
spondent. The attorneys then argued
their case and Judge Beane delivered
his charge.
The case did not go to the jury Tues
day night. but will be given to tina