New-York tribune., 1896-02-03
AN EPISODE OF LIFE IN KEARNY.
HOW a SCOTCIIMAN WAS ARRESTED ANS
CHARGES AGAINST A POLICEMAN
WERE NEVER READ.

WERE NEVER READ.
Whatever little respect John Hood had for our In
stitutlons has probably vanished since his recen
encounter with a representative OF the law ~
Kearny Turn In Johnston-ave., of Kesrny-ave,
walk in a westerly direction on the eouth side o.
the street and YOU will come to John Hoods castle
II Is a quaint one-story structure. with as mucl
individually the man himself In the rear
great chicken-coop. with numerous animals u
which he gives some attention when no' ehsaseu
selling newspapers and periodicals.
Here you will find little man with Oncie "a"
whiskers and a pair OF keen eyes. Taougn ne mas
been on this continent a quarter OF century nj
still remains loyal In his allegiance TO queen W"
tor!a, and his Doric is almost as bad as "heh ~
first landed Tha, is John Hood
Now, John Hood Is a lover OF peace, anc IL a"
noys him greatly when wicked boys get upon TIN
roof Of his mansion and dance and play nign )ihAs
10 his annoyance and danger. Though not citizen
John has to contribute like his neighbors 10 the eA
penses OF the local government, and large lien
In the tax appropriation is for the maintenance os
a police force According 10 John Hoods reason
ing 1t is the duty OF the bluecoated guardian =
noise are decidedly not to his taste -, .,,.s
this is intended e be faithful history the nrsm'ns
north SIDE Of the the Street The shining Q.
es s sds 81 hss s ssa happy that 11e
the doings of the youthful outlaws VINO were IMAM
ing life miserable Tor JOnN ftOOi
Quick through the mind Of John Hood flashed tht
thought taat II the policeman came over into th4
shadow he might sse the cuprs and MP IN tns nIa @
their nefarious practices. But the policeman ap
peared TO be satisfied where ne was Johh NOW
Policeman" says ne why DON; you leave The
other side? want you 20 Walk up ana down 'nef'
a bit" >. ,., ,h. hs.-,
You'll do nothing Of the kind" John Hood 70
other side and keep the children from a""os'"s
Don't give me any OF your cheek. or I'll run you
Indeed. and you'll not" John Hood retorted
Thereupon sacrileg.ous hand was lald upon Jonu
Hoods arm. and the big owner OF the mana com.
ma nded the little owner OF the arm 10 accompany
him to the police station The answer 70 IN ms osus.
ance the pucky old Scotchman was dragged ~
the wooden structure which does duty 10, & .eu,.
somewhat fatigued but John Hood found his voice
first. ,,, . -. @.o. q,
Arrest that man he exclaimed 70 me once. ,1
charge as he pointed at Bluecoat lie mas treateo
me IKE felon and pulled me through the streets.
Never before was | subjected 10 such degradation
And FOR what? All because asked him TO leavs
the sunny side OF the street ID come over 10 '"e
Bluecoat had his say next. and John Hood talked
free man without having tae satisfaction OF seeina
Buecoat locked up. The v.cn mex oetooK s ninse, Is
OF statutes proceeded 10 write letter mat snouio
make Bluecoat's har crrl; Jnls letter a. join
Hood ne barTa S1s omm,rse 20 u The
night for the meeting came J9nn hooa "as III, ~
ard Bluecoat was not far of. But wlere was Jonn
Hoods legal champon-the man 70 wh9m ne ne nao r
pear. any ep!stle oi MS read 70 M ~.
sembled multitude John Hood went home griev'ns
Thus endeth for the presen, a sad chapter In the
story OF the laws administration In kearny'