The New York herald., 1879-09-05
YOUNG HUSsARs IN COURT.

JUSTICE BIxBY DECIDES THAT CHILDREN CANNOT
BE LEGALLY EMPLOYED TO PLAY INSTRUMENTS
Persons passing by the Jefferson Market Police
Court were treated rather sensational spectacle
yesterday morning. A carriage drawn up at the
door, and before 1t bolt upright military fashion
stood as picturesque escort these streets have
Witnessed for many day. dozen small Austrian
hussars. all tho glory OF sveraced blue jackets.
tight-htting crimson breechos and top boots. were
there with jaunty plumed shakos on their heads
and an air selfconscious dignity quito refreshing
to witness. Presently there alighted Mr.. Gustav
Amberg manager OF the Atlantic Garden and
some friends. A word was given by Counsellor
Hummel, who came to meet them. and then four of
the smallest hussars detached themselves and form
ing behind him. marched into court. 1t q
tion of the Hungarian cadets. and
by the counsellor. they reached the examination
room. where they drew up. facing tho enemy--to
w.t. the officers Of the Society the Prevention Of
Cruelty to Children. Mr.. Gibson the counsel. and
Mr.. K. Fellows Jenkins. tho superintendent. and
Officer Lundberg we're there. aud without delay they
opened the contest The complaint was read. chsrg-
ing that Mr.. Amberg had employed on the stage
children undethe age of sixteen in violation of the
laws of the State and to the detriment of
the little ones health. Casper Bloch. Michael
and Franz strifyel and Martin wilman the youngest
of the boys. were summoned for examination.
Franz Strife first called to the stand. Ho said
he was from Balat Hungary, that his mother and
father were alive. that he had been engaged q mu-
sican by Joseph Weber three years ago; hs
placed in the conservatory in Arad to be taught
playing and the ordinary branches Of education; he
had agreed to come to America with Mr. Weber and
his parents hsd sanctioned it, Weber took charge OF
him in Germany and received his weekly wages
here, all OF which, with the exception Of fifty cents
for pocket money. was sent to his parents.
cRoss-KxAMINING A SMALL HUssAR.
Mr.. Gibson cross-questoned him about his age
adroiy to test II he had been coached to sixteen
but the little fellow fatty stated it thirteen.
Then he asked II Mr.. Amborg had ever given him
money He said .yes;" but when 1t was learned
that the fifty cents, and that It gratui
tous gift the MANAGERS connection with the case
became slight indeed. Had he any conversation
with Anberg previous to his departure from Europe?
Yes. (Another sensation.l What did he say? I'm
tense interest) he told me my face was dirty
portant disclosure there was general Siarty. M
The little fellow added that he had not had q
days sickness snoe leaving home and thought he
could blow with the best OF them.
The contract for the children services was shown,
signed by their parents and approved by Judge
Of tho
servatory. and Itsof Kary Chief Justice of Hungary
The paper bore the ofncisi governmental SEAL ON.
Ger Lundberg put on the stand next. but failed
to furnish any proof OF cruelty except referring to
the cramped quarters OF the boys The society's
counsel tnen saiu tney were quite satsned TO rest
the as all they wanted to prove was the chill
dren's lack Of years to legally ht them for their
duties. Mr.. Hummel said he was satisfied to close
and the papers were handed over 10 Justice Bixby.
The defence maintained that case against them
not made out no instance Of cruelty had been
brought to light.
Justice Bixby, in examining the papers during the
afternoon came to decision earlier than ho sutci-
pated. The law of 1875, it appears, brings the play
Ing Of instruments by children under sixteen
under the restrictions their begging or per-
forming. Although 1t may have been framed to
save the victims OF padronism alone from the
streets. it has had definition to prevent general
application. In consequence Of this and the testi-
mony of Officer Lundberg that Amberg had admitted
members denied his contracting for their services.
the Justice made up his mind to hold Amberg in
$500 trial IL Ia believed that the will not
rest the police courts, but be carried to higher
tribunal. whore strict Interpretation Of the law
win be required