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Show INTERESTING TRIAL AT RICHMOND. On the night of Dec. 29th, in Richmond, an affair occurred, which, though a small matter in itself, assumed the proportions of a first class subject for town talk and discussion. A dance was given on the night named, which dismissed at 12 o'clock. Three young men and their partners who were at the dance, went sleigh riding after it was out. They were driving fast and hallooing, when an officer called to them to stop. They paid no heed to him, and he boarded the sleigh while it was in rapid motion, but was immediately pushed out. On his complaint next day the three young men were arrested and taken before Justice Brower. They plead guilty and were find $3 each and costs. This would have been an end to it, had not certain designing persons instigated further foolish and absurd proceedings. On the part of the defense B. L. Doty filed a motion for a new trial, a most absurd move after a plea of guilty and the rendering and satisfying of the judgement Justice Brower, in order to satisfy any desire that might exist for a thorough bearing of the whole case, granted a new trial. City Attorney M. F. Bell was assisted by Mr. B. F. Cummings, Jr., of Logan, while Mr. B. L. Doty conducted the defense. The trial commenced at 10 a. m. on Wednesday last, and continued till late in the night. At about one o'clock the case went to the jury, and at about two a. m., they brought in a verdict of guilty with a recommendation to the leniency of the court. Sentence was deferred till Thursday at 11 a. m., too late to give the result in this issue of the Leader. |