The San Francisco call., 1895-07-30

in the dress circle got up and moved
| among the Deputy Sheriffs, who sauntered
around in all parts of the house. Some
| one inquired when the arrests would be
made and it was explained that it was first
necessary to have the order defied before
warrants could be issued. AS soon as the
| play had gone far enough to satisfy the
| officers that Daley did not intend to recog-
nize the restraining order the warrants for
arrest, which had been previously filled
out but not signed. were taken to Judge
Murphy, who was holding court open for
| that purpose, and his signature was affixed
| forthwith.
About o'clock the patrol wagon drove
up and the crowd surged around as the
ten uniformed officers, accompanied by
the Sheriff, alighted and filed up in front
| of the theater. From all directions people
came. ahd the Orpheum poured out an
assortment of sightseers to increase the
throng: Within few moments the police
had driven the mob back to a respectful
distance, and the Deputy Sheriffs, armed
with individual warrants for the players,
proceeded to the stage entrance and de-
manded admittance. Manager Daley
said he had not the key, but the Sheriff
very politely informed him that he desired
admission any way, and the door was soon
opened to the minlons of the law, who filed
down underneath the stage and up in be-
hind the scenes.
When they arrived the second act had
begun and the scene was a -simile of
the ill-fated Emmanuel Baptist Church
with its doors closed.
Henri was waiting for Beatrice to meet
him, as prearranged. Suddenly there was
halt in the programme and Beatrice
failed to appear at the appointed time.
Henri looked somewhat ratified and finally
made his exit as gracefully as possible
under the circumstances. Beatrice was
detained by the reading of a warrant for
her arrest, and after a painful silence
Manager Daley stepped upon the stage
and in somewhat excited way made the
following speech:
"Ladies and gentlemen: We few gifted
people, who have been endowed with the
ability to hold the mirror up to nature,
have been enjoined by the Sheriff and the
Judge to stop at once. We have tried to
present to you realistic drama that does
not reflect on any person. place or prin-
ciple, nor on any sect, creed or religion.
As the renowned Shakespeare said, Hold
ing the mirror up to nature, and claim
that we have the same right to depict the
scenes of real life that the Examiner, THE
CALL, the Chronicle, the Bulletin, the Post
or the Report has.
ayes. it is true that I have disobeyed the
mandate of Judge Murphy, and will con-
tinue to disobey the mandate of Judge
M MuTpQy. L Will PROMISE you I'LL, anu the
chances are thousand to one, that to-
morrow night right on the boards of this
stage you will see a complete drama,
and one that is fit for any ladyor gentleman
| TO attend.
81 wish it distinctly understood that 1
| object to being prejudged, and if the court
| had permitted me to finish my play, and
then arrested me, would not have said a
word, but as it is l consider it preposterous
| and unjust
When Mr.. Daley had finished, at his
suggestion the orchestra played an over
ture and the audience filed out. The street
was literally jammed with people and the
crowd was fast increasing. A few coupes
instead of the patrol wagon were suggested
| and the advice was taken. AS soon as the
| cast could arrange its wearing apparel
and remove the makeup the main en-
trance was cleared and the troupe, headed
| by Mortimer Snow, the leading man, bore
down upon the coupes and quickly filled
them. Their appearance was the signal
| for a round of. applause and the mob
crowded and craned to get glimpse of the
! feeting idols who had succeeded in getting
arrested.
| The coupes were headed for the City
| Hall and the throng fell back and clam
| ored out approval and applause as the
cast waved their hands and left the scene
| of so much doubt and, to some, disappoint-
ment.
Up in Department 8 his Honor, Judge
Murphy. the clerks and the District Attor-
ney were calmly awaiting the arrival of
the prisoners. There had been an air of
expectancy around all evening, and things
were ready for business
The first business came little before
8 o'clock, when Deputy Sheriff Byington
came up from the theater and announced
that the play was going on. He was i'm
m nH q O of do
out and court was convened. The affidavit
was to the effect that Deputy Byington
had served copies of the courts restraining
order on Daley and the members of the
company during the day, and notwith-
standing that had just come from the Al
cazar, where the play was being produced.
The affidavit was read by Mr.. Barnes,
and Judge Murphy at once took substan-
tial notice of the disregard of his order.
"Let attachments issue for all the par
ties mentioned in the affidavit" he said,
land let them be brought into court at
once. The bail is fixed at $1,000 each for
Daley and White, and $1,000 each for the
other parties"
The order of the court was entered, at
tachments were made out at once and
Sheriff Whelan started for the theater.
It was nearly 10 o'clock when the foot
steps of an eager crowd were heard in the
corridors. and Immediately after the actors
and actresses filed into the courtroom gig
Cling and laughing as if the whole affair
was a huge joke. After them came the
crowd, but it was stopped at the door, and
only a sufficient number was allowed in to
fill the seats. Then Judge Murphy ap-
peared and the bailif raped for order.
Judge Murphy sauntered down to the
corner of the clerks desk and leaned leis-
urely upon it. "Who wants me?' he
asked as he surveyed the crowd with sur
prise tLat was purely judicial.
"If your Honor, please" said w. H.
Cook, who appeared for the actors.
DO you speak to me personally or as
the Judge of this court2'' his Honor asked.
"As the Judge, or the magistrate, Or
answered Cook irresolutely.
"All right, then, Pll open court" and
his Honor took his seat upon the bench.
"What is this for?" asked the Judge.
1T is for the purpose of fixing the bail"
THAT is already done on the attach
ments," replied Judge Murphy.
Then it is for reduction of the BAIL"
II will not reduce the bail, Mr.. Cook"
said the court and than Cooly fooLy ~,