The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-20

Several witnesses were called to testify
to the previous good reputation of tho &C
cused The defense closed,
The address of the defendants counsei
was magnificent effort. He employed
the few resources available with the sci
ence of master hand and aroused the ad-
miration of his auditors, but it WAS the
compassion which the energy Of one who
struggles for lost cause Rrouses in the
hearts of sympathizers, rather than the
appreciation which observers express to
one who prosecutes a mertorious mission.
And so while the defendants counsel
pleased the ears Of the listeners the district
attorney appealed to their judgment The
eloquence of the one was entertaining; the
argument of the other was effective.
The charge of the court was neutral and
brief The jury filed out amid oppressive
silence.
During the proceedings the prisoner had
maintained the stoical indifference which
| characterized his demeanor at the first
He displayed now no evidence of anxiety,
and when after 20 minutes had elapsed
the IL men came slowly back and took
their places he showed no signs Of even
passing interest.
The clerk of the court arose.
"Gentlemea of the jury, have you agreed
upon your verdict"
"We have" replied the foreman.
"What say you, gentlemen, is the pris-
Oner at the bar guilty or not guilty."
"Guilty."
A murmur of applause came from the
spectators The prisoner smiled
Twomen sat in the smoker of train
Conversing over their cigars.
Speaking of adventures Of that kind, :"
remarked one, "reminds me of an expert
ence once had. was one day called on
professional business to Kingston, and in
order to reach that city from my home in
the western part Of tho state Twas obliged
to change cars ut small town up the line
called Plymouth. Owing to delays | was
compelled to remain over night at the lat
ter place. Having arrived late, went i'm
mediately to the hotel, where | occupied
a room jointly with young fellow who
smoked my cigars and talked anarchy
After going to bed suddenly remembered
that having made my toilet hastily before
| lcdNluB hOiuC udu lOIBOlltl MY pOChGl-
book | had used all the change in my
pocket in purchasing ticket This wor-
ried me Finally, however, fell asleep.
Early the following morning had a Sc
we're attack Of nosebleed | arose and aft
er dressing left my room and went to the
rear Of the building where was stream
of water. Here l succeeded in stopping
the hemorrhage, although lost my hat in
doing so. 1t occurred to me that would
save myself considerable embarrassment
by not returning to the hotel, as had no
money with which to settle any bill So
going directly to the station | awaited my
train ard proceeded to my destination.
Subsequently inclosed the amount of my
bill at the hotel and forwarded it to the
proprietor without explanation. Ive of
ten wondered how he regarded the maneu-
YER"
The speaker paused, attracted by the pc
Culiar expression on his companions face.
what the DEVILS the matter with you,
man2 You're paler than a ghostW
The others lips trembled little: ooh,
nothing You see, am the district attor-
ney for --- county. A year ago prose
cuted and convicted man for numbering
you. I'm on my way to his execution
now. He swings in, let mo see''--and he
looked at his watch-''2 hours and 20
minutes. liam glad met you, sir "
Jean La Rue Burnett in Romance.