The evening times., 1896-09-25
ARRESTED IN COURT.

| arrested in the precincts OF the court-a
| most unusual proceeding, ana which is
| generally not countenanced by the Judge
| Lawyer John A Clarke was retained
| for IZnaSa hy his father, and volunteered
| for the two others, who We're without,
counsel.
Mr.. Clarke, III his opening To the judge.
| told him Ilainly the arrest was the result
| of an officers animus; that no offense had
| been committed, as he could easily prove
| by the defendants.
As for Wi!EnghaIE, Il burly, black haired
policeman. he said that the three boys
blocked the sidewalk before Mr.. Painters
drug store. MIR. Painter Iefuted this testi-
| u.ony, to the aSt onIshncnt of the officer.
''The residents have made complaint To
me-, said Willinshanl, about these toys
| hanging around the corner, and told them
| 20 move Oh last night, but they refused. so
| arrested Yznaga.''
You didn't arrest the other two?" de-
manded Mr.. Clarke.
wlingham's face flushed as he said,
Mo-
They came here as Witnesses said
Mr. Clarke, severely. land they have been
taken advantage Of"
Il want to show the court" said Mr..
Clarke, that this public official.' aud
Mr.. Clarke Sneered finely under lis gray
mus; ;ache, considers his dignity affronted.
and that caused the arrest"
"Didn't you," added Mr.. Clarke, when
you reS:cd this young man, twist him
arouDd roughly, and when you got him
90 the station. refuse to send for his
lathcr?''
WIll,ngham was silent. He whispered 10
rrusecalnr Richardson, who called officer
SIrUman. Stroman was sworn, and tie
tDurt said to him: What do you know of
The occurrence OF last n:ght?'
''Nothing,' said Stroman.
Step aside Sir" commanded the judge.
Gail officer Barbee,'' whispered WI
lngham.
Il suppose inter jectcd the judge, "tliat
ms test m1ny is about the same; l cont
think we need him.
Barnee. rather abashcd, passed back.
THE BOYS TESTIMONY.
Mr.. Clarke put Yznaga on in his own de
Tense. He is a handsome youth, was well
dressed and at once made a favorable I'M
press.on on the. Judge. His fathcT, sittiL2
'ear Mr. Clarke, smiled encouragrgly at
him.
II was standing lie said, talking TO
some friends, little ways from the cor
Ecr. when this policeman passed US; he
walked to 4 rColroon, looked in and then
c.,nc hack: he told US to move from the
board walk"
Your honor knows" said Mr.. Clarke.
they have board walks in Brookland.'
How wide are they?" inquired the court.
The defendant said about four feet.
He ordered Us to II owe on" continued
Yznaga. 1--WE all stepped frcm the walk
to the street. and as WE did so said. You
want to run us out of Brookland,i il seems
he said, L don't want any Of your sass
told him." and the boy threw his clear
cut chin in the air, ''that l was not Saucy.
You had better coue with me-, he said,
and ierked me by the arm
That's the case, your honor said MI
Clarke This young man was dragged
from near his house. and if it hadn t been
for his friends would have been incarcer-
ated all night. ! think and Mr.. Clarke
turned to the defendant, "his face is an
index Of his character lie is gentleman,
and the son of a gentleman. and incapable
of committing tie offense alleged against
hin, by the offieer.S
Tie two Burr boys verified TZDaga in
in every statement he made. Willingbam
t ried to prompt MI Richardson with more
questions, which were never asked. and
the court dismissed the case.