Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott, Iowa May 27, 1872 THE DELANEY TRIAL [Delaney was accused of stabbing to death Dr. Geo. Lyon] Two more witnesses were examined this morning on the part of the prosecution, they bringing in rebutting testimony. At about twenty minutes past ten Prosecuting Attorney Ellis began the opening speech on the part of the State. His speech occupied nearly two hours. This afternoon H.M. Martin, Esq. opened on the part of the defense, making a very able plea for this unfortunate prisoner. Mr. Martin will be followed by Judge Murphy, after whom John C. Bills will close for the State. It is doubtful if the case will be given to the jury to-day. POLICE ITEMS. - An individual of the female persuasion named Ella King was brought before the Justice charged with petit larceny, and fined $10 and costs which she will board out at the jail. Ella's crime was the stealing of a dress from the house of George F. Kramer, about the 20th of April. A warrant was gotten out for her arrest at the time, but she had departed, and was soon afterwards heard of in Port Byron. But in an unguarded moment she returned, and the police found her last night in a house of bad repute. Two drunks were punished by the fine of $2 and costs each, which were paid. Two individuals, named Isadel Hassett and John Jones, amused themselves yesterday morning in going from house to house and rapping on the doors of private residences, to the intense disgust of the inmates. They paid $3 and costs each for the fun. The case of the state against Mr. Thos. Baker, Mrs. N. Price, Alfred Baker, Geo. Baker, John Binder, and Emily Baker, is dragging itself through the most part of to day. This is a family feud, and when the costs come to be paid, we doubt not, the quarrel will be quelled. Before Justice Thornington. SUICIDE. A Pauper Hangs Himself- Insanity the Cause - The Coroner's Inquest. It would seem that the suicidal mania was growing very prevalent in this vicinity from the many victims who have lately deliberately put an end to their existence. On Saturday afternoon a pauper at the County Poor House named Thies Froum, was discovered hanging from a window, suspended with a strap, which was about his neck. He was cut down, but his face was livid, and he was dead. The deceased was a German by birth, and was about thirty-three years of age. He was of fair physical development, and appeared to have enjoyed good health. Froum appears to have been of a very low grade of intellect, so much so that he was regarded by the inmates, as well as the Superintendent of the Poor House, as demented. This slight insanity is probably what caused him to take his life. We have not heard that the the deceased had any friends in this country. He died unregretted and unknown, except by his fellow paupers at the Poor House. Yesterday (Sunday) morning, Justice Thorington, who officiates as Coroner in the absence of Mr. Tomson, was notified of the event, and immediately proceeded to the place, and held an inquest over the remains. Dr. A.J. Emeis acted as medical examiner. A jury was summoned, consisting of Dr. Emeis, Jacob Hosetter, and John Banks, who returned the following verdict: STATE OF IOWA Scott County SS. An inquisition held at the County Poor House, in and for said county, on the 26th day of May, A.D., 1872, before James Thorington, Coroner pro tem of said county, upon the body of Thies Froum, there lying dead, by the jurors whose names are hereto subscribed. The said jurors, upon their oath, do say that said Thies Froum came to his death on the 26th May, 1872 at about 4 1/2 o'clock p.m., by hanging; that the act was committed by said deceased with a leather strap, on the premises aforesaid; that he was a demented inmate of said poor house, being so demented, was the cause of the commission of said act. In testimony whereof, the said jurors have hereunto set their hands the day and year aforesaid. Attest: James Thorington, Corone, pro tem. A.J. Emeis, M.D.; Jacob Hosetter, John Banks. The remains were immediately interred by order of the Coroner at the Poor House, the expenses being borne by the county. May 28, 1872 District Court. In the Delaney trial the closing speeches on the part of the defense and State were made by Judge Murphy and J.C. Bills respectively. At about noon the case was given to the jury. About three o'clock this afternoon the jury came into court and announced that they had agreed upon a verdict. The prisoner, who was absent, was sent for and on his returning the verdict was read. He was found guilty of assault with attempt to commit great bodily injury. Delaney heard the decision with some emotion. The sentence was not announced, but in such a case it is imprisonment in the county jail-the length of time at the discretion of the court.The Court will probably adjourn today, the session being already prolonged one week beyond the stated time. May 29, 1872 Police Court. Henry Schoening, an old offender, was brought up before Justice Peters for keeping a house of ill-fame, disturbing the peace, and keeping a drinking hole. But, strange to say, none of these charges sufficed to convict him, it being settled to hush up matters, so Henry can go on in his excrable calling with impunity again. Cathy Joynt Labath (a.k.a. weirdo) Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm Iowa Old Press http://www.IowaOldPress.com/