The evening times., 1896-07-30


as Founder Bradiey's bathing suits at
Asbury Park.
AS they stepped out of the Maria this
morning under the searching scrutiny OF
Policeman Mike Flynn that gentleman CON-
mented on the stupidity OF any Weary
Waggles whose wits were not slick enough
to keep them away from the grasp of the
law, when SO much freedom and luxury
could be had in the country.
Mr.. Thomas Wise, Indignantly replied
TO FiyDn,s-Insinuations. He labored hard
TO assume an air of hauteur, difficult
task for man with a four weeks growth
OF Observation-Disclosures hair greas sing his
moldy, yellow collar, and a decayed suit
OF clothes.
One of the prisoners said Wise used to he
an actor until he began playing a contin
uous performance OF Ten Nights in a Eau
Room" $500.
Sir" said Wise, addressing Flynn after
he got back in the cells. mock not my
contumely, or rage at misfortne's feet
Fortune, that calling Jade. has made
me vince It's .ture, but her disdain may be
every mans portion; so chide me not
FLYNN SAYS HE'S A PEACH.
= Flynn thumped' himself to See that h,
was still of this world.
You're peach, me by" he said, ~
'Biyer met yoaF -aqGil."
Wise, expanding his chest, dec,airr ed ii
a hollow tone, there are more things II
heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dream.
ed Of in Your philosophy"
Me names not Horacesheo," said
Flynn sternly ,tsan' don't put ON iny OF
your theayter airs wild the jedge or you'll
git the dinky dink."
Wise, lost in admiration OF his own
voice, began reei1ing the melancholy
jacques famous lines, 'all the worlds q
stage. = AS he finished in a breathless
flourish, the other humios applauded, ant
Mike condescendcd TO Smile.
''Ah. but where is the fair Rosalnd?"
pursued Thomas, encouraged by the re-
ception accorded his efforts, land ! see
not the sweet shades OF Arden. and fear
l newer Will. newer again." and Wise
swallo wing his Adams apple eighteen
times, producing a gurgling sound in his
throat. favorite riece of business with
hroken-hearted stage fathers In cheap melo.
dramas.
You're sich a grand piece OF worruk, "
said Mike. IN have you called first
WISE WAS CALLED FIRST.
Wise DoweI uls lnauks, ana When Clerk
harper cnargeL hin with being a va
grant lounu urgging ON Penns yIvania
avenue he bent MS mead as il in deep
uu.i.i.ity, ii~ii abruptly cnanging his ut.
ulu1e, JnruSt one nand couvu.sively in
Tie bosom OF his coat, and prckering his
eyebrows III an aeonized irown, gave the
luug- Il ihree-quarters view oi his face
aging, in "a tremendously deep barytone
'Not-ter guilty.
lie was approaching people on the
Avenue d.it .ashiug Tor money" said tue
oflic-r, -naSfng nuisance of himself
On the way IL the station lie recited aud
Went on ike he was little Off"
"Honored judge sad The defendant,
with much truth do speak to you.' Wise
RAISED his hands as If lie INTENDED giving
absolution 10 Prosecutor Push, who was
regarding him III an amused manner.
Il did arsk OF some gentle strangers
for aims, cen as the palners an friars OF
old" ,-.-
You are not friar." said Mr. Pugh.
mo, good sir," answered Thomas, star
ing at tile floor as II he expected to evolve
from the boards Il girdle OF rope and a fus-
tian gown; no; I'm a child OF genius
Il think you are a child OF misfortune, -
flung back the prosecutor.
Z ~ III s-ldt ti!euu, TtGuFueu 1UOmaS,
s'told me not long ago / refer to the cor
pulent officer, who seems to be Ell rapport
with the doings OF the leisure class, OF
which am proud TO be a member"
Where do you coIne from?'' asked tho
court. .-.
Wise stroked his swollen Bardophian nose
/ reflectfvely. II Journeyed last from the
quiet hamlet of Rladensburg, renowned
for the inrigorating virtues OF Its waters
"How's the whisky out there?" inter-
1ected Mr.. Pigh. II suppose you had a
drink passing tiirough?'' :
costly and many the drinks as thy
purse can buy said Wise, gravely, para
phrasing The. text of PoloniOus' advice to
his son. "My purse was fiat and no LIQUOR
passed my lips"
The spectators In the courtroom were in
.raptures at Wise's actions, hanging on
every word.
--'f understand you've been an actor"
said the prosecution.
1T was my honor to woo the bfstrionic
muse In the fleeting years that have
passed" said Wise, brushing away os-
tentatfousiy couple OF property tears.
Alas, that she ever divorced me-
'.You are Just confirmed tramp, wise,''
remarked his honor, begging your way
from place TO place. You can't carry on
My liIe- is Eomadic," admitted Wise,
Like the bold sons of sweet Araby /
fold me tent at night and steal safely
away"
Where is Your tent now?'' asked Mr..
Pngh.
Thomas, looks4ss distressed, lost his
compnsure. "A mere figure Of speech,
SIR he explained. "An Oriental fam
tasy."
You cnn have thirty days in the work
house, WISE .said-the judge. 1T will
| recuperate You from the fatigue you are
suffering"
me now bow to law, as Richelieu said of
Hugo. but thank you yet in all meekness for
your gentle mercy, wet with the dew Of
Heavens grace
Take Shakespeare the Second back, Mr.
Cole" laughed Mr.. Pugh to the bailiff.
In going to the cells Wise insisted on pre-
ceding Cole, with hands clasped behind him,
and chin sunk in his breast, dragging his
feet as IL he was going to immediate execd-
ton. AS he reached the door he waved ten
dirty fingernails at Flynn, exclaiming,
"vale, vale"
GIRL DANCER SENT DOWN.
Jennie johnson, q tweiye-year-old col
ored girl, who has long been familiar fig
ure at night on the Ratio, or what was once
Rum Row. dancing to the music OF bane
organs, was sent. to the Reform Schoolsso-
day until she is eighteen.
/ Jennie has long been a nuisance in the
neighborhood, with her persistent efforts
TO sell boxes OF matches in different sa.
looms.
She dances lighter than sylph, has a
voice like man, and her yellow face
has albiDo spots.
Last night about II O'Clock Policeman
Bos well saw her go into the hall of NJ
\ 1929 + street, with man.
"He is a well-kDown business man, /"