Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-19

End of the Proceedings in the Police
COurt-A Disappointed Audience.

''Can you admit two?" was written on a small
scrap of paper and handed to Prosecuting At
torney Dumont last evening. The two" re-
ferred to were among the large number of
persons anxious to get front seat in the
Police Court at the evening session, where
they could hear the evidence that they sup
posed would be given in the case of Mrs.
Condory, charged with being suspicious per-
son. There was a large audience in court
when the hands of the clock indicated the hour
of z, but the court did not convene until half
an hour later. Mrs. DR.. Condory and her
counsel were at the counsel table, and Mr..
Classic, the doctors counsel, also occupied a
seat at the table. Lawyer Smith was present
with Mr.. Dumont, but the prosecuting witness
did not come into court with him.
NoLLE PROS. ENTERED.
When Mr.. Dumont arose to address the court
all eyes were directed toward him. as those
present evidently expected to hear a sensa-
tional opening argument. Instead of this, how
ever, the assistant district attorney simply told
the court that Detective Raft was satisfied with
the conviction of DR.. Condory; that the con-
spiracy had thereby been broken. He had ac-
compllshed his purpose in breaking it up, and
he (Dumont) therefore desired to enter a nolle
pros. in the case.
LAWYERS OLIVER AND CLASSIC OBJECT.
The sensation seekers were about to leave the
court room greatly disappointed, but Lawyer
Oliver arose and objected to this course of
action. He objected, he said, because he
thought the woman was entitled to all &C
quittal.
Mr.. Dumont said he could probably satisfy
trial.
Il don't care what you do, quietly remarked
Lawyer Oliver.
Then Mr.. Classic arose in defense of his
client, the doctor. He also objected to Mr..
Dumonts statement, 80 far as it reflected upon
Lawyer Smith then took hand IN the pro-
ceedings, and remarked that as Mr.. Classic
represented the doctor it was strange that he
should take an active part in this case.
And propose to continue to take an active
part" retorted Mr.. Classic. $50 long as the
doctors interests are at stake"
REMARKS OF JUDGE MILLER.
Judge Miller informed counsel that the attor-
ney had right to enter nolle pros in the case
if he 80 desired. The court could only dismiss
the case for want of prosecution if the witnesses
were called and failed to respond.
Mr.. Oliver contended that if such a course
was pursued he would have no ground for civil
action. because he could not go into the civil
court and say, MY client was arrested and ac-
quilted. He characterized the action OF the
officer as being the greatest outrage ever per-
petrated upon citizen of this city.
THE ORDER OF THE COURT.
After further discussion the court ordered
LET the defendant be discharged"
Mr.. Classic addressing the court. said he
thought, in view of the action in this case, the
decision in the doctors case ought to be re-
versed, but Judge Miller did not think So
$50 this is all you have against my clent?''
asked Mr.. Oliver.
Mr.. Dumont attempted to say Eyes" but Mr.
Smiths voice was heard above the others and
he remarked, THAT is all for the present.
Mr.. Oliver then complained of what Mr..
.hlith had said. but Mr.. Dumont said he was
not responsible for the remark made by MIR.
Smith.
This ended the discussion and the proceed
ings. Among the disappointed crowd in court
were many members of the bar and other
prominent citizens.