The herald., 1896-07-24
Eddy Got the Worst of II

mere was quite all tAClllHS tplSOQt
in Township Justice Young'S court yes
terday, and for few minutes it looked
as though there would be serious trou-
BILE. When the preliminary eXamina-
tion of w. T. Spillman, the water pro-
moter was called, his attorney, NJ. Z.
C. Munday, moved for a continuance.
Spillman is charged with having obtain
ed some $500 under false pretenses
from Mr.. Green, on one of his schemes.
When the motion for continuance was
made, the attorney stated that no one
would be injured by such action, and that
there was no objection on the part of
the district attorney. Justice Young had
just ruled on the case, continuing the
hearing until August 26, when there
came a very decided objection from one
of the spectators. A rather muscular,
active looking man. who said that his
name was Charles Eddy, jumped to his
feet and entered a vigorous protest.
when you gentlemen say that con-
tinuance will injure no one, l beg to
differ with you" politely remarked Mr..
Eddy. II stand on my rights as an
American citizen"
The attorneys were somewhat taken
aback at the interruption, but Assistant
District Attorney Williams soon recov-
cred his equanimity, and blandly in
quired Of Mr.. Eddy what his interest in
the case might be- and by whom had he
been supoenaed.
II was subpoenaed OF both sides and
I am interested in the case to the extent
of some $500. My interest is an important
one, and as I have got to go away
object to this continuance"
This reply caused another furry among
the attorneys, when Justice Young re-
marked that as Eddy certainly had
and there. Eddy. however. had his
Irish" up and frequently interrupted
the court, showing that he had consid-
cradle feeling toward the defendant.
II don't think we want this witness,
anyway" finally said Mr.. Williams.
He shows such malice that the state
will excuse him.
I'VE don't want him, either" said Mr..
Meserve.
II did not understand that it was per-
sonal interest" remarked Justice
Young, "but the witness business
would be interfered with by a continu-
ance"
ooh. no, your honor" exclaimed Mr..
Williams, 'he is Indignantly hostile to
the defendant. You are interested in
seeing Mr.. Spillman convicted, are you
not?" he asked of Eddy, who was pacing
back and forth.
That's what I do" he plumply re-
sporded. "If he had stolen 500 from
you, you would want to see him sent UP,
Mr.. Williams did not have a Chester
fieldian reply ready for this, but said he
didn't care what Eddy's interest was,
the interest of the public was greater
than any individuals.
mo, it isn't" said Eddy. MY inter-
ests are important. L don't care for you,
anyway"
We will see about that" said Mr..
Williams.
II don't think you will stand on my
rights. I can come and 60"
You can go now" said Mr.. Williams.
There was some further talk, when AL
the parties left the courtroom. But the
belligerent Eddy's blood was up, and he
seemed determined to have trouble. He
kept on talking after he got down on
the sidewalk, and the more he talked the
madder he got at having his rights as
an American citizen trampled upon He
finally made some threats against Spill
man TO the effect that he would cut his
earthly career short if he could not get
satisfaction any other way. Spillman
was notified of Eddy's bloodthirsty in
tentions toward him, and promptly
swore to a complaint charging him with
having made threats against him. A
warrant was issued, and Eddy was
taken into custody. So it is more than
probable that Eddy will be in attendance
at the examination. despite his pressing
engagement elsewhere.