The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-21
CORNET LEWIS TROUBLES.

FUNNY SCENE IN REFEREE BRADYS OFFICE
THE EXAMINATION IN REGARD TO LEWIS
PROPERTY.
Levy, the cornet player. again appeared before
Referee James M Brady at the latters office in MUIR
ray street yesterday morning to finish the examna-
ton begun some days ago under an order OF the
Court of Common Pleas. This order required him
to testify in regard to his property and income.
touching judgment obtained by George W. Ryer for
S240 81 for procuring him an engagement at
Brighton Beach last year Levys agent, which had
been returned unsatsfed. Levy and his lawyer were
the first to put in an appearance apd few minutes
after the appointed time Ryer and Lawyer Cooney of
Brooklyn. came into the room. AS soon as the ref
cree signifed his readiness to proceed Mr.. Cooney
moved for an adjournment. basing his motion on
the absence of a material witness. Mr.. Barrett,
Levys counsel, thought that his client pres
ent his examination ought to be proceeded with.
Il have q purpose in asking this delay" said
Cooney. (which may prevent the necessity of going
on at all If the cannot be adjourned over until
another day want delay of half an hour
1--WE decline any generosity from the other side."
exclaimed Barrett, ''and opposed to any ad-
journment. These proceedings are merely intended
to scandaze the defendant and it is due to him that
he should not be brought here again"
THE coRNErIsr DISTRESSED.
Finally all adjournment OF half hour was
granted. In the interval there were several Slde
shows in Referee Brady's Office.
Levy pay, said Ryer. 'but he won't and
it is necessary to drag his skeletons out to make
him."
..Oh wish to God, l." cried Levy. II had never"
The rest OF the sentence was not audible.
IL am not uneasy about this affair."" he explained
o moment later, ..but want to get away
During the wait Levy grew tired and invited the
company to withdraw and seek refreshments. There
was hesitation, and somebody suggested that
in his poverty he could scarcely be response
BILE for the imbibatory efforts of SO large party.
81 an always standing something somebody" he
said "You can have anything you want; juice OF
the grape Or
In the end the drinks" were declined or rather
deferred. On his return Lawyer Cooney again asked
Tor adjournment. .rhe examination of MIR. Levy
must be closed to-day" Lawyer Barrett remarked.
II close Mr.. Levy's examination now" Lawyer
Cooney replied.
'In regard to that have something to say, cx.
claimed Barrett.
II discontinue the proceedings" said Cooney.
~ .object," cried Barrett. now exceedingly trucu-
lent. can explanation OF part OF his testimony is
Mr.. Levy's right"
The referee took this view OF it, but Levy was
scarcely prepared for such favorable turn in his
affairs. Apparently ne did not know what direction
his explanations should take. and so he grew sud
denly i'll. 1t direful moment. For short
time the celebrated cornet player presented a sad
daning pictere of distress and despair. glass of
water procured. but its medicinal effects were
evidently unknown to the artist. and he dared not
trust to it's curative qualities. Now he. too, was
eager for delay until he had time to recover but his
counsel whispered to him and lie frightened up
PASSAGES AT ARMS
Don't coach him." exclaimed Cooney.
81 will coach him." Barrett replied and then.
looking at his antagonist with whitening contempt,
he added:-"No gent !eman goes behind the door to
interfere with another's client. Such conduct is q
thing which ought to be- unknown to our profes-
sion."
II don't know what you mean." Uooney quietly
remarked.
"You don't want to know" Mr.. Barrett retorted
hotly.
BY this time Mr.. Levy had sufficiently recovered
to 60 with his explanation. "In regard to
money" he said. "every penny Of my earnings goes
to the support of my wife and baby. II earned
ten times much would spend it all in support Of
my household and my friends. have always
paid my honest debts and don't owe a penny to
anybody. But tell YOU" here Mr.. Levys voice
grew as clear and almost loud the tones OF his
cornet 81 never permit
al object" interposed Mr.. Cooney.
well what he is going to say frst," Mr.. Bar.
rett remarked blandly.
ANY mouse" Levy added with emphasis ''or any
person connected with any police court to take away
my earnings"
MIR. Barrett admitted that this hardly rele-
want.
'There certain circumstances" Levy contin-
ued. "where l would willingly pay this money"
"Mr Levy will pay the money to Ryer's wife and
child Barrett explained.
"why. you procured a divorce for her." Cooney ex-
claimed. amazed.
'.Aad righteous one too" said Barrett. standing
up boldly as the injured wife's true counsellor.
TheIe were signs of a battle across the table,
"Now now, now, interposed the referee, aud then
the adjourned until next Monday.