Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-07
sPRUclNs Up FOR CHRISTMAS
Judge Hsddsn's Court ell Broke
up BY the Reckless Kxtrava-
gancs Of the Morning News
paper Nan.
An Interesting Docket Which
Raises Lucre and Makes
His Honor Happy.

Solomon in all his glory never paralyzed
the good people OF Palestine in such q
manner Us did the morning newspaper
man when he entered Judge David Park
Haddens temple Of justice this morning.
The echo Of Hendricks opening ode had
just become delunct, when connection
Ia the audience was observed. An infant
latera regally attired individual might
be seen elbowing his way through the
dense throng Of humanity with the digni-
fed mein Of successful candidate Tor A
ward aldermanship, while he gently
tossed forth on the pure still atmosphere
the soul thrilling anthem Of "Isoi the
cOnQuering hero comes.
Molly hoses, It's Chef Arthur 20
family cried Judge Hadden as he
chueked plug of tobacco in the drawer
alongside bottle Tabled ''patent throat
clearer and soul reviver'
Its Phil Sheridan ineognito,' remark
ed Chief Davis
"Ba Havens, it's O'Donnovan Rosa
himself, asserted Captain Hackett. Nu-
merous other theories were advanced, but
all the while the mysterious party was
steadily making for the reporters desk.
and when he arrived there and removed
his glossy silk hat great glad shout arose
nom the fearfnlly wrought IN assemblaee
rs the familiar features Of the morning
newspaper man were made visible When
Judge Hadden recovered his breath he
very properly entered fine Of s. snd
costs against the scribe for creating sem
sation. After the intense excitement had
lied away, the court proceeded on is
usual grind.
Aline Boyle was granted permission u
leave town, in order 10 allow her an CD.
portnnity 10 brace up and drink some
thing milder than rum.
George Folk had little ly which cost
him just 81
Sid Smith had been hanging around
town for several days waiting ior some
thing to turn up. Mr.. Smith will sit on
the rock pile until the turnup crop is
ready for harvest
Thompson Smith, mild hammered
drunk, was given 81 and costs.
Joseph Hanley forfeited 81 for looking
upon the beer when twas foaming
Kate Redington had her forfeit declared
by failing to apr ear when her case was
called.
The case ofMajor G. w. Bell, charged
by one Jones with making fraudulent
sale Of jewelry, was continued until to
morrow, owing 10 the absence Of the pros.
ecutor, who was reported in the hospital
Later on Jones made his appearance
Alter he swore out the warrant against
Major Bell he went to Quinn's boarding
house on Poplar street and became in.
volved in a row with Quinn's barkeeper
Mr.. Gibbons" Jones invited a man tC
drink With him, and upon meeting with
refusal used abusive language and be
came so violent that he was elected by tn,
barkeeper, Gibbons and in order TO ge
even Jones had Gibbons arrested on /
charge Of assault and battery, and when
the case came TO trial this morning
one witness was heard. Tn,
balance Of the testimony viii
be given tomorrow. If Jones Keeps OF
he will soon have the town before Iii
Honor.
Henry Howard and Emmanuel Alex
ander were arrested on complaint mad,
by Felix Grundy of beating him out ofs4
Grundy testified that Howard found ,
pocketbook which the latter claimed I,
contain $40 bill, which Howard Offered
to divide between Grundy and Alexan
der if they wouldn't tell In order /,
make the change Grundy gave Alexan
der "a, and the finder went into saloor
TO break the bill, which was the las
Grundy saw of his money. The case wa
continued