The People v. Donaldson

Frank Donaldson and James A. Harris were indicted by the grand jury of Knox county for an attempt to open a showcase with intent to steal the contents thereof, the property of Fichel D. Pennes. Harris fled and was not apprehended after the indictment was returned. Donaldson was found guilty, the value of the property attempted to be taken was fixed at $1350, he was sentenced to the penitentiary, and a writ of error has been prosecuted from this court to review the judgment.

A motion was made by plaintiff in error to quash the indictment on the ground that it was insufficient to advise…