The morning times., 1896-11-11
PAID FOR THEIR BRAWL
Lawyers Woodbury. and Bar
b>r Settle Matters in Court.
FUN FOR THE SPECTATORS
Aired. Some Private Affairs for the
Publication of the CrOwd-Mr.
Barber Was His Own Lawyer and
Made His Enemy Squirm-Then
His Turn Came.

ratent Law yer Charles B. Woodbury. and
Charles L. BaILer and the lattcr's JwJ big
st. Bernard dogs occupied the attention or
the police court yesterday afternoon. IL
was the sequel To the brnwi which The men
engaged in Some days since.
IL was last Thursday AFTERNOON about 4
O'Clock that the two attorneys, the TWO
dogs. and gentleman named W. +. Hart
man, and who hailed from Pittsburg, got
badly mixed up III a free -for-all flght Itthe
corner of Seventh and u streets northwest.
Much blood was spilled, as was evidenced
by Mr. Earber's face, and many hard names
Were called, as testified to by witnesses O
the affair
The charges were Woodbury. agains: Bar
ber for assault, Barrier against Woodbury.
for the same offensc, Woodbury. against
Barber for destroying private property IN
smashing the door Of his office, and the
United States against both telligertnts for
being engaged i'll an affray.
FUN FOR THE COURT ROOM
Major j. McDowaI Darlington appeared
for Mr.. Woodbury., and MIR. Mackey assisted
Mr.. Barber in defending himself and CON
ducting his side of the controversy. The
four cases We're tried Jointly. Thctrial was
highly interesting to the spectators, ana
even the principals seemed to enjoy the
bOtH DtCdHit Sltdus GASi
and referred to each other in uncompli
mentary terms, and at times it looked as if
there might possibly be more trouble.
The Immediate cause of their recent
trouble. rs shown by the testimony OF the
numerous witnesses on both sides was about
like this:
Last Thursday afternoon Mr.. Hartman,
who is an inventor, applied to Mr.. Wood
bury to aid him in procuringa patent. After
lat, h.A InI fn
the saloon Mt the corner OF Seventh and q
streets, and as he himself admitted, be-
came very much intoxicated. There he net
Mr.. Barber and the two discussed politics.
Finally Mr.. Hartman became SO much
under the influence OF liquor that he asks
Mr.. Barber, whom he had not before seen,
to look out for him, and escort him To Il
hotel, as he said, to sleep off his drunk,
as he had considerable money and n val
uah!e watch in his possession. The two
started out to go TO the National Hotel
when they met Mr.. Woodbury. nearly in
front OF his office. The latter jumped ut
the conclusion that his rival had captured
his client. and accused him OF SO doing.
To this Mr.. Barber is said to have replied
with vile epithet whercupon Mr.. Wood
bury became angry and promptly knocked
Mr.. Barber down and proceeded to beat
him.
MOoDBth1 oN i Ef- - AMI.
a number OF blows Were exchanged and
when Mr.. Barber arose his aSsaiiant made
a quick run TO his office closely followed
by Parber and his two dogs who sought 10
resent the attack upon their master. The
CANNES sprang upon him as he proceeded up
the stairs and into his office closing and
locking the door behind him. r.
Then Barber proceeded to knock down the
door to get al the man. In the meantime
an officer appeared on the scene and placed
both attorneys under arrest.
Mr.. Woodbury. took the stand and Mr..
Rarber proceeded to fire volley of ques-
tions at him and to reopen old sores. and
then the fun began.
did you ever have any trouble with me
before asked Mr.. Barber.
Yes sir, always had trouble with you
FOR years. replied the witness.
do you remember borrowing gold
watch OF me valued at $500, and what q
time l had TO get it?"
Mr.. Woodbury. danced in the dock, ind rs
soon as the query was put, replied, Yes,
/ do remem ber that you once stole Il horse
of me. one that had bought OF you and
given my note for, and yon gave me $50
to settle the matter up and not bring II
into court, and can prove it, too. Your
old watch wasn't worth any such amcInt
as YOU state, either
II was now MT. tuE II TO
and for a few moments IL seemed as If there
might be trouble. Charges and counter
charges followed thick and fast, and the
court called for order, at the same time
eNclaiming; We'll, you gentlemen seem
to know IA great deal of each other, but
please get down to the date Of this tight.
It's wonder to me you fellows haven't
come to blows long ago"
A FIRE OF QUESTIONS.
what made you run?'' continued Mr..
Barber
Most any one would run away from
such as you are"
Have you ever been arrested befcra?'
mo, SIR
''Do You swear to that? Wen search the
records and find ont"
Don't you answer that" shouted Major
Darlington. jumping to his feet.
This Is no school play, it's busin ess,"
put in Mr.. Ra rber, but the judge ruled the
question out.
Ibid you strike me?'
''YeS, l did,
How many tim es?"
Il don't know"
How far did I push you when you
were running away from me-"
Back to the cigar store
How far is that"
Don't know, but III go and measure it
for you If you wish
Similar questions and similar answers
shot back and forth for some minutes, and
at each vulley the questioncr and the Ques-
toned became more excited.
After half a dozen witnesses had been
put ON the stand Mr Barber made a state
ment In his own defense, alleging that he
was acting the part Of good Samaritan
and taking drunken man to hotel, when
Mr.. Woodbury. approached him and struck
the first blow.
BOTH WERE FINED.
"Do good samaritans get to drinking
and then go out looking for fight?' ill.,
quircd Major Darlington.
When the testimony was lin Mr.. Mackey
summed up the case for Mr.. Barber. Now,
said the judge. Major Darlington made
an eloquent plea for his client.
Have you got anything to say for the
government, Mr.. Mullowney?" asekd his
honor.
~ think we have made out a case against
both these gentlemen. 1t doesn't make any
difference to me how you fine them,
whether for assault upon each other or for
an affray," replied the prosecutor.
Judge Miller reviewed the case at some
FAITH CURE A GOOD THING
In Some Diseases, But 1t Is a
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