The morning times., 1896-07-22
He WANTED TO CARRYA GUN
Mr.. Virgins Told the Judge
Erwin Threatened Him.
1t Was All Because of Boarding
House Row and the Latter
Had Been Fined.

William 1. Erwin of Mississippi yester
day afternoon paid $40 in Judge Miller's
court for the privilege or bruisng the
face OF Mr.. j. Vinson Virgins of Texas
II was all for a woman's sake, Miss
Martin, named like owen Meriolths ras-
cinating heroine, Lucille. The passage
alarms occurred at Mrs. Mary f. Plum.
mer's boarding house, No. 1873 1 street
northwest, where all parties concerned
RESIDE Mr. Virgins passes on the claims
OF patriots at the Pension Office, while
his opponent is engaged III the legi Ultimate
manufacture or money at the Bureau OF
Engraving and Printing. Saturday night
Miss Martin, desiring to pass from her
room 10 Another on the same Iloor, had
10 pass Mr.. Virgins apartment and re-
quested that gentleman TO close his Goor,
which was wide open. Mr. Virgins, IL
being very warm night, had Just sue
ceeded IN coaxing q draft through his
room and refused, thinking Miss Martin
meant the door to be shut all night, where
upon Miss Martin told him he was 10
gentleman, coupled with other remarks.
Ar. Virgins gave her a Roland for her
Oliver, aid size. very indignantly related
the occurrence to the Aississippian wien
he called on her in Mrs. Plummer's par
Tor the following afternoon. Mr.. Efvin's
blood siZZied anu smoked at what he
considered an affront to lady He
waited with Mss Martin until the IN
suspecting Virgins. returned at midnight,
and after demanding an apology struck
him.
A warrant was sworn out, and the result
spoke for itself yesterday, when Mr.. Erwin
tossed Clerk Potts two five dollar silver
certificates. He left the court room ac-
coInpanied by several officials Of the
bureau, vowing that the matter was not
at an end.
Yesterday evening about o'clock as
Judge Miller was waiting patiently for the
Nelson jury To bring in a verdict, tall
man, with pale blonde hair and mustache,
the left side of bis face scarred, approached
the rail, saying abruptly, your honor.
l want permission 10 carry a pistol; my
life is ip danger"
1t was Virgins.
The judge recognized him and looked
surprised.
carry "A pistol, ell. What for?" he
asked shortly.
Because, sir, Erwin has threatened to
kill me-"
"Psha, he's not going to do that smiled
the Judge.
.'Well. SIR" remarked Virgins very de-
Nberately, IF l went SO lar as to threaten
a mans life would kill him -
"where are you from Mr.. WiggiDs?" ask
ed his honor
Texas -
"Ah, Texas" commented the court mus
ingly. '.You from Texas, Erwin from Mis-
sissippi, not the right kind OF people to
have guns :"
Here's the trouble pursued the Judge,
who seemed amused at the whole affair,
although Virgins was deadly in earnest,
Erwin might reach back TO fix his sus-
pender, you'd Shoot and come to find out
he'd only have a piece of tobacco in his
hip pocket"
but, judge, he's looking for me- said
Virgins anxiously.
II tell yoi one thing" broke in the Judge
curtly, showing some annoyance, lin this
part Of the country we don't tolerate this
sort OF thing of men going afolnd armed
hunting for each other. You keep away
from Erwin, and / guess he'll keep away
from you"
But how can l." persisted Virgins, I'VE
both live at the same house and l can't
avoid meeting him"
lone of you had better move,' advised
Judge Miller. you will get no such per
init from me- You'd better see the District
attorney about the matter"
Virgins went over to the District At
torney's office and after a conference with
that official decided that he did not need
q gun.