State v. O'Rourke

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Breaux, J.

An information was filed in December, 1896, against Edward O’Rourke, charging him in one count with shooting with intent to murder, and in another count with inflicting a wound less than mayhem.

The accused furnished bond for his appearance on the 14th day of December, 1896. The appellant signed as surety.

On the 23d of December, 1896, the accused was arraigned, pleaded not guilty, and was discharged on the bond he had already furnished. His case was fixed for trial on the 21st day of January, 1897; failing to appear on that day, the…