The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-11-28
GOOD TEMPERED JIM DAILY.
The Mischanccs that Befsn that MTG 70
icemnn Through His sympathy for .
roor italian Street ycnder

who tried harder to no fair than Jim DAILY.
Nor would 1t havo been easy to nnd one with
bigger heart or kindlier disposition. Even
with the lower animals no was as tender as
any patron Of the S. T. {. A.. and as for chill
drcn. why they played their prnnks under his
worry nose. and Only laughed when no raised
his club at them. Jim was a great big fellow.
and strong rs nm OK. His chest and m VASCULAR
development were constantly admired and
secretly envicd by his comrades. and not ono
OF them could gain any success against him in
tho trials OF strength that occasionally oc-
cured in the ward room. Yet his kindliness
was SO we'll known that he was always detail
cd to places whore the police had to exercise
great care and patience with frmnesa
Sometimes. however, Jim allowed his good
nature to carry him too far and on one occa-
sion It involved him in serious difficulties. 1t
was on the morning OF tho tenth anniversary
Of his appoint TN ont to the force that the most
unpleasant episode Of Iim's life occurred. As
he was watching tho awakening Of tho city to
its daily life. and inhaling large quantities Of
the brisk morning air. he noticed un Italian
peanut vender on the corner Of Fifth avenue
and Fortieth street. The Italian was stranger
to jim and. from the calm delberation OF his
movements. Jim believed him to be a new
hand at the business. The vendors who have
learned to fear the sight OF the brass buttons
keep an eye ever on tho lookout for POLICE
man. and they hustle very lively at the appear.
nnce OF one. This man. however, lit his fro
and stopped down to examine 1t without pay
ing any regard to Jim's approach. The lntter's
first mpulse was to stop and pretend not to
SEQ. Although he had never openly ex-
pressed It. he felt very sorry for the pea-
nut and chestnut vendors who intcrfcred with
nobody and tried hard TO earn Livelihood.
i"r tie tSe bso ths
they would protect them ~ the, peaceful pur-
suit OF their business Jims hesitation was
that they must 'keop the peldlsrs and vendors
still engaged at his fire. and tapped him on tho
shoulder The italian jumped up and regarded
You must move on" said jim mildly.
The vender's eyes expressed such fear and
dSceh Ills conss s quickly and Rsnasd Il to the
policeman With On anxious Ito air Of inquiry
will have to keep moving"
1.-THE Italian did not seem to comprehend.
very much amazed. and also gre atty downcaat,
the the, Italian picked UP his stand and began to
tempt to strai Ghten out tho tangle the vender
pened to keep him busy for the ne xt hour. and
he had travelled ,9 the end Of his heat when
Himself H"sa s IN to
Look here. DAILY" said the roundsman.
sharply. why in thunder don't you obey
nue.? I've got good mind to report you.
You know the Captain is red hot about letting
the vendors stand on the streets"
Il haven't seen but one. roundsman." re-
turned DAILY. and made him move"
Well. there's one down ut Fortieth street.
xyn 70 ,Tnf, fxar Il
the CAPTAIN sees him there he'll prefer charges
against you. sure. II IT'S the same one you or.
Jim hurried back and there. sure s' enough e1
was the vender he had ordered to move on.
With the cunning of his kind. and encour-
feared and had then returned to the corner.
Italian did not sec Jim until he was al most on
topof him. Then he grabbed his stand and
saurst to but Tim v.arts vtS
had started caused him TO careen over. and
the Italian Slipping at tho same time they
s a Hans ssueS sh HEAD sS
considerable 1 force cutting it and causing the
sns to T sns his M Ss Ss
GOALS and breaking the tin machine. The
made desperate attempts to escape. jim had
to hold on to him tightly and the crowd which
srhs SS
man who was bleeding profuseIy and weeping
over his injuries and his wrecked stand.
women 10 the crowd. and all were very indg-
nant.. Although, no one knew tho actual cir
come t" grief many we're Ready to testify th HAT
J i'm had brutally beaten the Italian and
kicked his stand into the street. A very swell
stonle by the crowd. leaned out OF the win.
dow and said severely:
This is ~ terrible outrage. will complain
S
Yes" c!ied seycral in the crowd. lit Is an
OUTRAGE xn We will KILL, make romplaints too
bump and who WAS sorrier than any OF them
at the uniortq 4 accident. had no time for
to the police station. and SO he started with
him. The crowd followed, The Italian vaguely
feared that they is.snded to in,ure him ana
made the crow. burst forth in renewed indis-
Sergeant when Jim brought his bleeding
prisoner into the station. followed by very
anGry crow! Of men and women. the latter out
Jim was relating his story to the Sergeant the
Cantain came from behind the desk to 500
to talk all at once. but as they all had the same
,i, to tel hG cantainn soon learned that
St for the ter tie SaGsn w ym
good cross -cXaminer. and before long he had
secured admissions from the indignant com:
no knowledge Of tho circumstances. AS Il was
his duty however. he informed them that they
could prefer charges against the policeman
before the Police Commissioners. and the lat
ter would give them chance to tell what they
knew ut h, trial, and they could also go 10
court and testify before the Police Justice A
number said they would take these steps, and
when Jim had returned from the cell where
he had iathed the Italians head and nose, he
was informed that he would probably have to
go before tho commissioners and prove his |
facts. as well rs before the Police Justice. In
addition. the Captain lectured him Severely |
for having raised such u rumpus over the |
simple arrest Of q vender
Jim had to go back to tho scene Of the arrest
gather ur the broken pieces OF the stand and /
The scattered peanuts. and take them t. tho |
81 alton. IT WAS hen II ~" for him to 20 to his |
dinner. He mad received the promise Of an |
OF. in cons liberation Of the anniyer.
sary. and he knew hat his wife would have
m extra nice nicu! waiting for him. Now. !
however. tho Jay was SPOILED. as h" would |
have to take the prisoner to court at 2 o'clock
and possibly hsyr II, to WHIT cong time before
head throttY Cd Painful y and nltoGctlier he felt
which he had felt when he began his duties in !
he morning had Leen Displaced. by very deep
Dnthed his head in ice water. and then hur-
led home. When he entered his ana tment
ali trace Of his unpleasant OK perlence had van