Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-14

rise of the 5th of July. He stated he saw Cordier in the crowd that gatE- cred in front of the home of w alter J. Bartlett where much of the rowdy- ism took place. Cordier and an uni identified man got into dispute con- cerning some firecrackers and Cordier lighted one and threw it at the man with hom he was arguing. Cordier was using vile language at the time. Mrs. Walter J. Bartlett was called to the witness stand and testified that the prisoner was she thought, the man who was the center of attraction at one time during the demonstration in front of her home. She testified concerning. the language being used by him, and thought he was under the in huence of liquor.
 Cordier himself took the stand in his own behalf and swore that he was not upon the streets at all during early Monday morning, July ,. Off, ficer George Laird was then called to establish the fact that Cordier was on the street. He testified to seeing him at Bugbee square between 10 and F o'clock on the night of July 4. Cordier had said he was at the home of his brother at this time. Officer Gibney testified that Cordier was in the crowd at the Bartlett home, and that he was not mistaken concerning that fact; he was sure of it. Judge Gefssler withheld disposition of the case, and called for the next one Carl Swanson was brought into the ! court charged with intoxication or the morning of July 5. Captain Bulg- CT told the court he had seen Swan ! son at the time in question but could not swear that he was intoxicated 1 Officer Chandler testified that Swan son was under the influence of liquor 1 Asked to indicate what made him be- I lieve the prisoner was in that condi- l tion, Officer Chandler said that ht
 was talkative. When another mem l Der of the crowd had threatened tc strike Chandler, Swanson, he testified
 said: Don't hit him now. Wal
 until he has his badge off I don llike him any better than you fellows do
 but wait!" Sergeant Laird substan- tiated the testimony of his brother
 member of the department.
 l Prosecuting Attorney Ernest C 1 Morse at this point addressed the cour | saying that while there was no doubt il
 his mind but that Carlson had beer
 drinking somewhat, there was not suf ficient evidence to convict him on tn l charge against him. He desired t nolle the case, which was done, ant | Swanson was discharged.
 Gus Lis, a minor, and James Me Cauley were next brought in an,
 charged with breach of the peace. I
 vas alleged that tney had shot s'-'
 rockets in the main street withou regard to the safety oI cne p,-..- in the vicinity. Peter a Gardner wa appointed guardian for Lis and througl him, Lis pleaded not guilty. Nc Cauley also pleaded not guilty. Ser lgeant George Laird testified that h
 had seen McCauley at Bonneville corner, Bugbee square, on the nigh of July with two sky rockets in hi hand. He also testified that he ha seen Lis shoot one off down Pomfre
 street. Lis told the court that he re
 alized that he had been "a little fool
 to shoot the rockets, but that he aim
 ed them into the air and had use
 the silent policeman as a trough. Me
 Cauley swore that he was holding tn
 rockets for friend and that he ha
 not shot a single one. Officer Lair stated that he could not swear posi-
 send up rocket. Lacking evidenc, Attorney Morse noIled the case ga:ns
 Mcauleys and upon the request C
 Judge Geissler did the same in Lii,
 case. At this point the case agains
 Ryan was nolled, for he was charge with the same offense and definite ey idence was lacking.
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