Illinois Supreme Court April 16, 1902 (Williams v. People)

Mr. Justice Cartwright

delivered the opinion of the court:

During the night of June 14, 1901, a burglary of the express office of Peter E. Sorenson, in Chicago, was committed, and a trunk owned by Francis E. North, which was to be sent by express to Chattanooga, Tennessee, was broken open and clothing and a silk doily were stolen therefrom.