The evening times., 1896-08-07

was iDsufferably warm, and Prosecutor
Pugll Intends, II The heat continues, TO
make "a motion before his honor that the
reporters be allowed TO work in their shirt
sleeves.
The stuffiness of the room was modi-
fled by Policeman Nike Flynn, who kept
out the idlers and admitted no one except
those having business there. One man,
who has been coming to court the last few
days, became indignant when Mike turned
him down at the door. He is always armed
with bundle of old newspapers and a
baggy umbrella. Several times he has been
threatened with election by the bailiffs for
commenting on the proceedings.
As be pompously passed through the
corridor Flynn barred his passage. Mike
thrust out one massive arm and said unless
he wasin u case he could not pass.
I'm a citizen and a taxpayer, sir"
protested the other I'd emmit, sir,
help TO pay you off"
WARNED THE TAXPAYER.
It was too warm to argue, Mike said,
and he warned the taxpayer If be didn't
retreat he would be in case.
You'll hear from this. SIR said the
Il shall publish this outrage" and he
went out i'll the direction OF the District
building.
Good for you, Nike" said Mr.. Pugh.
Keep the rascals out, and Wen have
some air in the courtroom"
They'll only git i'll Misther pugh," re-
turned Mike, expanding his chest, 20, er me
did body"
And they d havea tumble then, wouldn't
they. Mike?" laughed the prosecutor, OBJ
serving FIynn's tremendous girth.
Mr.Pugh told Judge Scott hehad comein
to help him get through early.
None OF the prisoners have legal ad-
visers," said the prosecutor, 'and we won't
be delayed by flamboyaDt orat0ry."
Il believe" slyly, said his honor, 1.-The
governments side is not altogether inno-
cent of that thing. II remember hight
Iy read an eloquent speech OF yours in
the evening papers not long ago, made here
In defense or lady,
Mr.. Pugh had the grace TO blush, and
called james Hawkins and Richard Davis,
colnred Dogs, arrested by Policeman Ward
for being disorderly.
THE BOYS GOT OFF.
The testimony did not bear out the charge
and the defendants We're dismissed. Ward
said the prisoners were fighting near the
Inerry-go-round, OH the corner OF Fifth
| aud n streets southwest.
.haw wkins," said he, pointing to TIE
smaller or the two boys. was in mob of
other boys, aud Davis had him by the collar
pulling him.
DAVIS put an entirely different version
ON the affair He said the boys were al
..pjcSing' on Hawkins and he went To his
| rescue.
ledge remarked Davis, Jimmie wuz
| de under dawg in de fight, an ] went
ter git him away He's po' boy wild nc
no father an mudder, an i feels sorr!
| fer him, does.'
.'Dis yer cop rested me fer muffin
said Jimmie; .'he let all de oder kids &c
an tux me in"
| Jimmie said he had been locked up al
night.
..These boys don't appear to be baf
| characters" said his honor They have
been punished enough; they are dismissed
Say, Dickie," whispered Jimmie, as TIN
bailiff showed them out, .'ain't de jedgc
| hot stuff?''
| Hes ali right" replied Dickie.
Jacob Noah believes in developing the
farmers artistic instincts He is tramp;
| arrested yesterday afternoon in Brooklanc
1 byPoIiceman Reith. who considered Jacobs
appearance as highly suspicious.
Noah, when he appeared in court, had q
| music box and three tomato cans slung
over his broad shoulders His face, tanned
|
covered with thick red heard, and his
! frowsy hair falls in bang over his low,
narrow forehead. His eyes, a cold blue
small and furtive, are horribly crossed. anc
altogether Jacob is not a man you would
Gre to meet on dark nigh hit.
Hei a German, and said he came from
Dresden Heis the roug1iestpiece OF human
ware that town has ever turned out, ant
he would cause the famous, delicate bisqut
Shepherdesses to faint at the sight of him
BE PLAYS FOR FARMERS.
IT blay my musick book for de farmers,
he SAID ..Dat is de way leeE"
"Do they give you money!" asked Ar
Pugh.
well, not always" said Jacob. =.
gitm groob evey time dey haf no money
| NOAH 10 ouOn tudt hC " 90 tSiAb6 eAA'
truth attempted to put the box in evidence
He wound it up and in u n,cInent the court
room was filled with the strains OF Pap;
won't buy ME bow WOW :"
"Stop that" said the Judge. Take your
SELF and that music box out OF here, and l.
you come back again I'll send you TO tn
workhouse'
II vi:l geef you de Watch on de Rhine
said jacob, elf it bleases you.'
he did not understand the courts order
"Kendig, put that man OUT Commando,
Mr. Pugh, and the vigorous bailiff CAV
Jacob a quick run to the door,.
He was turned over to Nike Flynn
who, In thrusting him on the outside
said. casually, kin you play my Oirisl
airs. Joke the .wearin' o. the Gfeen7'
"Nein, !" said Jacob; Il haf NO Irish chunef
but 1 will blay 'Owange Blossoms de
very iatest song"
This suggestion had singular effect o
Nike. ..Orange blossoms it 'tis," h
roarded. ..Out wild you, an niver let m
see your poopernichel face agin."
Jacob fled in dismay, while Mike coldl
refused to explain his sudden anger to th
astonished attorneys.
AMERICANS MUST SUFFER.
, Mr.. Lum Brown, who went down Il
) thirty days, bitterly commented Oh Il
advantages the foreigner enjoyed over Il
American in this country.
Long ago Lurn hardened himself again
work, and his severest labor is In pu
suit OF the "growler.
Policeman Reith arrested him. ana tol
the court that Brown was trying to get