Delaware County Daily Times from Chester, Pennsylvania • Page 1

CHESTER FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1913. i i Your Attention Is directed to the fact that this company, acting as Executor, Administrator, Trustee or Guardian, is not subject to the questionable influences or temptations likely to come to an individual so named. We act in all trust capacities and will gladly confer with you upon the subject. WOMAN ENTERS "GUILTY" PLEA (CONTINTJED FROM ETR6T PAOEU Tho Miller Case. The testimony in th'e case oi Batha Miller -was as follows: County Detective John O'Toole testified to having sworn out a warrant lor the arrest of the delsndant, which he had served on her in Philadelphia.

He was assisted by several Philadelphia officers, -who helped him locate the woman. He tlfied that Patrick Desmond was stabbed on September 2, of last year, while- at Second and Howoll streets in this, city, and died on September 19. The Detective also testified that Batha had made a statement to him in the presence of witnesses that she had stabbed Patrick Desmond In the back a knife. The next witness was T. H.

Worrilow, a bricklayer of thie city. He said that he was on a trolley car on Second street on the night of September It was the last car for the night; that there was a colored man on the par' who was sick, and another colored man wts holding him. He told the man who was supporting the sick man to take him to the rear of the This man was Blwood Swiggett. An argument arose and at 3econd and Broomall streets witness frot off the car and as soon as- he alighted Swis- gett made a lunge 'at him-with but the blow went wild. The wit-; ngss'ln return struck Swiggett, 'stagV.

geflnsr him. There were several other" colored men and women who got oft the car. As TVorrllow struck a-oolored woman hit him and he struck her in return. Swiggett came back at 'Jiim again. At the same time John Gallagher, another white man, was near and SwlgKett struck Gallagher, although blow was intended jtor Worrilow.

Instant later two colored men cijnife'at him, but Desmond Tvas him and the men and Desmond in turn struck ifcllow Desmond. At this puint'a colored; woman rushed at Dea- mpnd. It was but a few minutes, the all was over, and distance with Des, mond, when Desmond said he believed he-was cut Worrltow examined Des- njprid and found ho -was cut right shoulder. took Desmond to a phvslclan and later accompanied Said'Sfie Cut Man. JHiUman Wilson, colored, testified that" he saw the flght and that he had seen strike Gallagher.

He also said'he. saw Eatha Miller strike Desmond in-the-back, but that he did in, Eatha's hand. After the-sorap all left and were.walking dawn-Second street. Batha caught up to' him and gave him a penknife. The kBiferwas produced and identified by He did not see Desmond do anything.

Slorence Matthews, who was with Wilson," testified that she saw Eatha and Richardson behind her and Wilson. She did not see Eatha give Wilson, the knife, but she overheard Batha say to Richardson, "I stuck it in him as far as I could." Hattle Clark, who was with Swlggrett on night of the fight, said that following the trouble Eatha and Richardson met her and Eatha said, "Look at the blood on my hands, I cut a man up the street." Similar Testimony. The testimony in the case of Swiff- get during the afternoon session was very much like that in the Eatha Miller was given by the same witnesses with few exceptions. In this case Hattie Clark admitted that she was Swiggett's lady friend. She said she saw Worrilow pull Swiggett from the rear of the car, and that an argument had been started on the car because Leon Watts, who was sick, was being supported by Swiggett.

She said Leon vomited and that Worrilow said, "put the nigger off the car; he has no right to ride on the car witlj us white folks." Florence Matthews told a 1 different story from Hattie. She said that Swiggett was not pulled off the car, but that Swiggett was the first to'alight from the car. She also testified that she heard Richardson say. that he would "have fixed Desmond had his razor not broke." John Gallagher was an important witness; He said that he and Des- 1 mond' and John Doyle were standing at the corner of Second and Morris streets. They were about to leave for their homes when their attention was attracted to a disturbance and they, had gone tp see what the trouble was.

Witness saw Swiggett take off his coat and hand it to a cplored woman, who refused to hold the garment. He threatened "jack" the woman for refusing to hold the coat and the woman ran down the street. Swiggett with an. oath rushed at Gallagher him on the jaw, felling, him to the ground. He did not know the collared women.

He was knocked out by thft blow and did'not see what happened later. Later he did see Desmond, who told him that ho was struck i a man and cut In the back by a. woman. Lewis Stewart, another wlt- on the car, but did not see any of the fight. Doylev testified that he, DeH- and, Gallagher were on the corner of Second and Non-Id street's talking when the fight started.

Swiggett struck Oallachor and he also knocked Desmond down. thought that Swiggett had metal knuckles of some klhd. In 1 delivering the blows. A few minutes later ho met Desmond, who 'told' him that if he had not knocked the razor'from hand attacked him, that he would have been cut. Here District Attorney Robinson produced a razor blade which Doyle had found In the middle of the car track, the the Marie McDonough, a small girl, testified that she was looking out: of the bedroom window at the home of her uncle on the night of the flght and she saw Desmond struck.

It was dark and could not recognize the faces of thqge who were in the flght except Desmond, whom she knew. Dr. H. Taylor, Coroner's physician, told of making the post mortem examination, which disclosed that Desmond died of Internal hemmorrhages due to a stab wound-in the back. Chief of Police John Vance testified that Swiggett had made- a statement to him at the City Hall, in which he related how he, Richardson, Wilson, Eatha Miller, Clark-and Florence Matthews had all been on a car going down Second street Trouble started oh the car and at' Second and Norris streets a- fight -took place.

He- said that Swiggett had told him that Richardson had said that "had. not the razor broke he would have fixed Desmond." Cellini Makes Appeal, 1 the appeal of the case of James Collins, colored, of'this whp was convicted all's. Court at a charKe of voluntary manslaughter, will be mttde to-morrow. John' J. counsel for ap- 'pealed after th'o-Jury brought in its verdict.

Collins was charged with throwing a brick on night of September 29, 1912. the missile striking- and Francesco; Capella, Italian. The affair took place, nt Graham and Market streets, Chester, during" a light between white and colored men. Capella was an innocent party who happened to be going along- and went over' to' see what the trouble Was about Ho had. Just reached the scene of the fracas whon he was struck, and he died a short time later.

brick was, thrown Into the crowd, but- not with the intention of striking the. man who became the The case was taken up in court Wednesday, and on that day the Commonwealth, represented by Assistant District Attorney J. Rohrman. Robinson, introduced all of. KM witnesses and made the case so strong- that the jury convicted Collins after out about two hours and'forty minutes.

Yesterday morning, the defense took UD'the burdon and attempted to prove that'ColIfns did not brick Collins on the witness stand told an' entirely different story rrom that told bv witnesses of the prosecution, and denied absolutely having anything to do with the diaordar on the night in question. He testiiled that he believed that nil of the combatants wcro white, and said he went to the scene of the trouble simply through curiosity and was there but a few minutes; that he' knew nothing of the details and of the killing of Capella until he learned of it later. The first witness called was Oscar Burton, who said that he was in Graham street when the fight took place at Graham and Market street. He said that he and Collins were in the former's room on the night in question, and that the two left the house Then Collins went across the street while Burton went down to Welsh street. When he returned he heard a man named Jefferson say that there was a fight at Market street.

That Col.lns said, "They're white, let them fight." Burton said he returned to his home and saw Jefferson run past with Berry and Collins following. Burton followed them up the street. When he was about 25 or 30 feet from the crowd he saw the three returning, and heard Collins say, "Let's- 1 get down the. street before the police come." Under questioning the witness said that Collins got within eight or ten feet of the crowd. He didn't see Collins throw a brick or have one in his hand.

He did not see a man struck or see one on the ground. Robert Herr, a man who has a store at Graham and Bevan streets, said that he was in his store when Jefferson came In for cigarettes, and when he left he met outside. The fight occiired about thirty or thirty-five feet from his store. He saw a man fall, and when some one shouted "The cops are coming," he re-entered his store and closed it. Ho saw Collins eight or ten feet from the crowd, and did not sec him have a "'ick or throw one.

Edward Bass, said Collins did not tel! him that he had hit a man with a brick, as Berry had testified. snld that.Collins said, "a crowd jumped on Charley Williams, and that he had seen a strange man with two bricks and told him to drop them before he got in trouble." He said that he heard Jefferson any. they him he was going to squeal." Collins Denies Charge. James Collins told on the stand of olrig from' Burton's room to Herr's store. There he met Jefferson and the latter said 'There's a fight, let's go up." Collins replied, "No, they're white, let them flght." He said that ater he went up to the crowd.

Ho said he "didn't want to pet too close on account of the flying bricks." Ho saw a man lying close to the milk House, at the corner of Market and Graham streets, and also saw another man fall. 'The latter was a colored man, and that lie shouted to him to pet up OB the police were coming. He said he did not tell Bass that he had hit a fellow brick. heard the officers tell.JefCerson after the flght that If'it hadn't been for him they would have caught their man. He shld that ho threw no brick that night.

"No one had done anything to me," said the witness, "and had no reason to throw any bricks." Ho said that he did not sec the doad man: that he did not know Charley Williams was in the IlK-ht, as he believed all of the combatants 'were white. His testimony was not shaken by the prosecution, Assistant District Attorney J. Rohrman Robinson asking him but a few Questions. Allen Hodge. had drawn a diagram of the street intersection, was the last witness called, and the diagram was introduced as evidence.

Lawyer John Stetser made an impassioned appeal to the jury; and claimed that it was impossible for any man standing whore Collins stood, according to all the evidence, to throw a brick and strike Capella, who was. according to Mr. Stetser, around a corner. Mr. Rohinson also went over the evidence, bringing out the strong points of the prosecution and making a strong plea for conviction.

Judge Broomall carefully defined the difference between voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, with which Collins xvas charged, and the case went to the jury at 1.30 o'clock. The Jur-' evidently had aome disagreement as to the evidence of Jacob and William Davis, and asked to have it read to them. This was dona by the court stenographer, and the jury reached an agreement a short time bringing In a verdict of voluntary manslaughter, at 4.10 o'clock. Accused by Fellow Countryman. Medlo Di 1'rinizlo, an Italian of Clifton Heights, was in Judge Broomall's court yesterday charging poinlnlclo the same place, with assault and battery, the alleged offense having been committed on April 2, 1012, at the home of the prosecutor.

Di- Prlnlzlo claimed that Jlastlcola carne to his home on a matter of business on the date mentioned, and after some dispute threatened to shoot him and his entire family. He was ordered out of the house, and as lie leaving he gave DIPrlnlzIo a violent push, throw- Ing him against a. hot stove and Inflict- Ing injuries from, which he has not yet recovered. Dr. Charles a Media physician, was called to testify to his treatment of the prosecutor.

Other witnesses were- called most of whom were Italians. The trial was resumed whan Court convened this morning. Discharged From Hospital. Frederick Mowry, the young lineman of the Beacon Light Company, was from the Chester Hospital 'recently. Mowry had skull fractured three weeks ago at Third and Howell afreets when, a.

heavy cable fell upon himV At the hospital a silver plate was Inserted his skull. Mr. Mowry now has a plate on either side of his head, a former fracture having reauired one. Injured Man Recovering. Daniel Scully, an employee of the Sun Oil Company at-Marcus Hook, who sprained his ankle several days ago while at work on the freight lines at that plant (B 'able to be up and about again with the assistance of a cane.

It will be several days before the younsr man will be able to return, to work. Only one "BROMO QUININE." That is LAXATIVE BROMO: Look for the signature of 'E. W. GROVE. Cures n.

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52.25 to -Waslilnsrton. D. anft Boturn Sunday, 30. Special train will leave Chester at 8.2i) A. m-rivilnff at Washington at 11.00 A.

returning-, leave Washington at 7.00 P. M. See Great Public Buildings. WORD FROM FLOOD ZONE Former Cheitor Resident Loitu Pot lesaions in Raginn Constable W. Scott Grace and wife, of Second street and Highland avenue, yesterday afternoon received first direct that has reached this city from the flood-swept districts braeka.

Information reached ilr. and Mrs. to the effect that Joseph Cullis. a. former resident of the Eleventh ward, "nad everything he possessed in the world swept away and destroyed by the heavy winds'and that he is now as poor as ha was several years ago he went Cullis left Chester several years ago and located at Omaha, Neb.

A couple of years ago he came to Chester and took his mother and one brother with him to his new home. It has been but a few weeks since Constable Grace received from Cullis sufficient money which to "ay the fare of his other brother to Omaha. The brother did not care to make the. trio and the funds were returned to the sender. 'Now word comes that Cullis, ai well as his mother and brother, are homeless and he would like to get back to Chester for the purpose of making a fresh start in life.

Joseph is one of the better class of foreign, ers. He was not satisfied with the life of a laboring man and immediately after coming to this country from abroad started to better his condition in life, and his stay ifi the west he has held a responsible position as a chauffeur a prominent resident It is not known whether he will return to Chester, but it is more than probable. TO REPLACE ROW New Dwellings to Rise on Site Of Howell Street Fire. Work on the rebuilding of several of the houses on Howell street which were destroyed by flames-several weeks ago has commenced and before long a new row of houses will, stand where the ruined structures now are. For several days workmen in the employ of various contractors have been busy clearing away the debris and setting- things in readiness.

While no has been made to rebuild.by several of the owners, -it is understood that these steps will be taken as soon as the insurance adjustments arc satisfactorily arranged. The three story dwelling and store. occupied by "Alderman John Stockman as ah and which waa completely destroyed, is being cleared of debris preparatory to rebuilding-. William Phtpps, a local contractor, has purchased, the property at 361 Howell street and is' rabuildlng it. Mrs Bramble at 363 has also given a contract for rebuilding.

James Babe a local contractor, has purchaaed the property at 361 and is getting plans in phape for buildlnsr again. Grilles, Fence, Ratt- inga, Ornamental Plain Iron Work. OldMt Flre-Escapo Bnlldem la PMU, The John Baizley Iron WorKs I 514 S. Delaware Ave. Philadelphia, fa.

ONCE AGAIN I CAN offer you this remarkable bargain. I have jnst received the last that can be secured to sell at this price. An Automatic Harding Davenport Covered With a Fine Grade Green Velour With a Cotton Mattress Attached Solid Quartered Oak Panels 604 Edgmont Avenue Mail Orders Receive Prompt Attention BELL 'PHONE 534S Annual Fair Opens To-Night. The annual fair or the Catholic Literary Institute will be opened this evening in the rooms of the society at Third and Broomall streets. Every arrangement has been made to insure the success of the undertaking- Harrington's orchestra has been secured to furnish music and a feature will be the prize dances.

Workmen Were Alarmed. Workmen on the new club house at Upland were given a fright yesterday morning when the violent winds tore three huge limbs from trees nearby and flunj? them down. The men on duty thought it best to seek shelter and they did so, later going to their homes when the storm Increased in violence. SPRING SHOES Many New Styles in our Spring Line of Shoes Oxfords Pumps Russet, Black White, Prices to suit all. Best Shoes for Children in the city, to $3.00.

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BETHANY Down Town Presbyterian Have Inter- Annual Meeting and the iinnml congregational, mc-et- Ing held In the Bethany Presbyterian tUurvii. Sixth street and Highland avf- Wednesday evening. K. -M. Abel Detttiler.

George Williams and James Clendennms wore elders, and the following trustees were elected: Churls MacFarlane and K. M- -vrmstronjr. both to j--erve years. The deacons were elected: Frank Hill, to serve three years: Edward Hill, to serve two years and Rush Miller, to serve one year. Rush Miller and Charles MacFarlane were named as members of the building committee to rtll vacancies.

Reports were made by the Session, the Senior and Junior Christian Endeavor rhe Al'l Sc- Women's and and one by certificate, making a of 215. i Kev. Kjridius Kellmayer, the greatly gratified over the fine prolf sress that "nas been made during the sress past year and he declares that the re-" ports were the best from every point that were ever rendered by various organizations connected the church. The finances were never in better shape and the ciiurch year was-" closed by making? up a deficit, leaving ose ng alance "in the treasury. Mr.

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