The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-18
THESE CRANKS DIDN'T JUMP,
And THE VIGILANCE OF THE BRIDGE
POLICE YESTERDAY WAS vALN.

Two Boston Men Had Announced Their En-
tention OF LcnpinG TO Fame Death, hut
They Failed to Keep Their Appointment.
At 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon a young
man was loungng upon the tower platform OF
the Brooklyn Bridge. He wandered from one
side to the other. He leaned over the rail and
watched the panorama Of vessels upon the
river below He looked up and down the road.
way first on one side and then on the other.
He seemed to have nothing to do. and. unlike
several other men on tho platform. had not
the air OF waiting for his best girl. or for some
girl who thought she was the best.
No ono seemed to be much inter ested In this
young man. except q bridge policeman. This
bridge policeman was short, and wrapped UP
to within an inch Of his lip His helmet was
drawn down over his eyes. which had foxy
look in them. Every time the young man
moved. the roiccmnn's eyes kept pace with
him. When the young man went near tho rail.
tho policeman got within easy distance Of him.
and made ready as II to spring
Very curious person. that policeman"
muttered the Young man. He must have
been drinking"
Very suspicious young man that" wills.
pered the policeman in tho ear Of the rounds.
man. IL think hos ono OF 'em. and Ill grab
him II he makes move"
At 2:3O o'clock the young man got very i'm
patient He left tho platform and lounged
UP the promenade toward tho centre OF tho
bridge. A policeman was coming toward him.
AZ al once he saw this policeman STOP open
saw soms sort Of n spirit manifestation in tho
air behind the young man.
man waited until he passed. then followed
NM nnco, mhen they got to the platform. the
S Sksd at Inc ySnns
and waved a sort OF dismissal to tho other
policeman Tho young man was much unused.
both sides. and then walked up to the police
man. who stood with muscles stifrened as for
What time is it" said tho young man.
>. u" lisa quarter Of three" said the policeman.
You're fifteen minutes overdue.
thirty was tho time"
~, The noliceman's mouth opened and shut
eyes opened very wide. Usually comes in
s,Si ~; +. So; said the young man. (which
Either i' side id said tn. policeman. land no
e a 9r hat s They out
Think. not I" said the younr man.
auSG!sr :s #e tn. policeman shaking with
hoy n5S ~ kaoT:" s%'d the Policeman. And
49,. "oh w., said tho roIiscm3n. You're queer
Look here, said the young man. You
ought TO know better than to be drinking on
Now, Just keep quiet. you looney bridge
jumper. said the policeman. e Don't you
know better than to lump into that there
bucket OF ice down there Z"
What in the world nre you talking aboutr
said the youn- man.
That's all right" said the policeman. tap
ping the young man on tho breast with hts
io,retnger. only don't try it on to-day. Wait
till sumner.
Well, ri! be -" said the young man.
loA look like pretty DECENT young fellow.
said the policeman. :" Your friend amt turned
ur. Their" amt no boat to pick you up. Get a
mov"on YOU Come now. 60 home and give
it@&lh What do YOU take m. for ,r said IN. vouns
man: I'm out here to see two men lump Off
Iumrat -. and told the police to look out
for them"
Hey" said the policeman.
Yes. SAID the young man. And what is
the matter with YOU
,ho,h sa4 Iou tho rHhliSsman,
lau$hed III he almost clicked. We've ali
crazy and was goein' to take a flying leap
What he and the other police wore looking
for was two men from Boston, who announced
that they were 70 inG to Jump at 2:3O to gain
nr1toriety and place among museum freaks
A1inks nnd Dan Sullivan. known to his friends
AS Corky Dan. They gave their address as 0j
Merrimac street. Boston. They did not try to
lump YESTERDAY. and in all probability they
will not try. Tie. distance is great and tho
water is very GOLD. Besides. the police are