POLICE COURT.— In the Police Court yesterday John Doe was tried on a charge of petit larceny in stealing a $20 gold piece, the property of Anna Smith. Anna, while under the influence of lager beer, had scattered her money over the floor of her room and afterwards accused the defendant of stealing a part of it. After hearing the evidence in the case Judge Holl discharged the defendant.
The case of J. Toland and R. B. Kendal, charged with violating the street ordinance, was continued until Friday next.
Ah Sin, Ah Kam and Ah Kay were tried on a charge of petit larceny in stealing sheeting, and were acquitted for want of identification of the property.
M. O’Connell was tried and found guilty of disturbing the peace.
Anna Smith was tried on a charge of disturbing the peace at Odd Fellow’s block by using loud and improper language. The defendant was found guilty.
Owen Hughes was tried on a charge of petit larceny in stealing a sack of potatoes, the property of Thomas Ross. Ofiicer Brown found the defendant at midnight on J near Seventh street, carrying the potatoes. In reply to questions, Hughes stated that he purchased them down town. Brown found the name of Ross on the sack, and told Hughes he must go to the station house. Hughes at first tried to beg off and then drew a butcher knife. Brown drew his pistol and knocked the knife to the ground. Hughes was convicted of petit larceny and also of carrying a concealed weapon.
Mrs. Flannery was tried on a charge of disturbing the peace and acquitted.
George Horl was tried on a charge of petit larceny in stealing lumber, the property of L. B. Harris. The defendant was acquitted and the lumber was awarded to Harris.