The times., 1899-08-23
FRANK FUNK ARRAlGNED
A Plea of Not Guilty Made to the
Indictment.
The Man Held for the Brutal Murder
of william Brooks still Asserts
HIS InnoccEce-The Prisoner ob-
5ecss 90 Being PhotOgrHphed-A
Fierce Struggle With Policemen.

authorities by the local police and arraign-
ed before Justice Clabaugh, of the District
Supreme Court, to plead TO the Indictment
returned against him several months ago.
The indictment embraceyA counts;
FIRST that Frank William Funk otherwise
known as Frank W. Fink and Harry
Nicholson, did, on the sd day of June, 1885,
murder William h Brooks by striking him
with a hatchet; second, that the striking
was done with a piece OF iron, and third
that ii was done with weapon TO the
grand jurors unknown. The indictment
was read by Clerk Galley, and in response 10
his question Are you guilty or not guilty?"
Funk said in a firm, confident tone mot
guilty" Justice Clabaugh then ordered the
prisoner committed TO Jail TO await trial.
1t is expected that the case VIII be called
in October shortly after Benjamin H. Smell
is tried for the murder Of Lizzie Weisen-
berger. Funk now occupies cell No l in
the same tier with Smell and opposite
murderers' row.
Previous 10 being arraigned in court
Funk was photographed and measured ac-
cording TO the Bertiilon system at No. 6
police station, where he had been held a
prisoner since his arrival in the city Mon
day afternoon. The measuring was done
by Detectives German and Philips, of head
quarters, and was without incident. When
an attempt was made to photograph Funk
however, he caused a scene such as has
been seldom witnessed by the police while
handling @ prisoner The photographing
was done in the gymnasium at the station,
and was conducted by the official photo
grapher OF the police department. II had
been intended 10 photograph Funk in the
rf. lsrr1at
there, il was decided 10 use the gymnasium
where an opportunity for better pictures
was afforded After background had been
made OF the reverse side Of a large map
hung against the wall, the camera was put
in position and Funk brought upstairs from
his cell in charge Of several officers.
A Struggle With the Prisoner.
Upon entering the gymnasium, Funk
signifed at once his displeasure of the
intention Of the department to take his
picture. He objected strongly to having
his photograph adorn the rogues' gallery
before he WIS convicted of the crime OF
which he is accused. He was assured that
his picture would not be used in the event
that he was acquitted, and then al the
direction OF the officers he seated himself
IN q chair IL front of the camera IL was
then that the trouble with the prisoner
head and remained in a semi-stooping
position his face buried in his hands and
his elbows resting on mis- knees. The at
titude left only the top OF his head visible
from the camera. Funk was directed TO
sit upright but paid no attention 10 the
police Il was then seen that some
thing more than persuasion would be
necessary to get the man in such posi-
ton as TO make the taking of his picture
Funk's arms and attempted to remove his
hands from his face, but, as he resisted
so strongly several others took hand IN
the affair until eight policemen were strug-
Cling with the prisoner. Even the eight
stalwarr men were unable 10 accomplish
their desire, and though they struggled
desperately with Funk, he successfully re-
sisted them until one policeman placed his
arm under the mans chin and nearly
strangied him into submission. Funk
fought Vieiousiy, choking and gasping all
the while until he was blue in the face,
and vet he would not give in. He showed
clearly the determination and desperateness
Of character OF which he is possessed, and
as he struggled his face was set with a
most vicious and repugnant expression.
While the unequal struggle between
prisoner and police was going on Detec-
tiyes Weedon and HaTtigan arrived at the
station and went AT once to the gymna-
1iun The detectives saw the situation at a
glance and Weldon, who has had mar
telous influence over Funk since the day
ne saw him at Columbia, spoke TO the
a1an assurIngly, and ordered him released
by the policemen. AS soon as the police
relaxed their hold on Funk he gave an ex-
hibition OF temper which alarming.
He characterized the officers as a lot OF
brutes, and, turning on the one who had
choked him, made him the object of q tt
rade OF abuse and vile epithets which ri
vailed anything ever heard in the station.
Funk was in a frenzy. His peculiar green
ish grey eyes snapped with fury, the mus
cles OF his face twitched, and his entire
frame ouiTered with the emotional rage
he was struggling to control Gradually
his face became livid, and the expression
which crept over il was repugnant in the
extreme and caused several Of those pres
ent 10 turn away with shudder.
Wanted TO XIII "a Policeman.
Let me get at him. and / will XIII him. >
said Funk, as he directed his gaze menac-
ingly toward the object OF his TRADE
There was no doubt in the minds of those
present thar Funk would carry out his
threat had an opportunity presented itself
The expression OF malignant fury depicted
on his countenance gave sufficient indica-
tion Of that Weldon spoke 10 Funk mHtA
as a master would 10 dog and the ex-
preston OF the man changed Immediately
A few words from the detective sufficed "a
compose the prisoner. and at Weldon
request he seated himself in the chair be-
fore the camera and remained quiet until
several good likenesses had been obtained
He was then handcuffed 10 Weldon and
taken TO the courthouse, Detective Har-
tigan occupying a position on the left o.
the prisoner until he was turned over tC
Deputy Marshal Cusiek IN the marshal.
Office The prisoner was then in the hand,
Of the United States authorities and was
taken by Deputy Cusick into the court
room
a large crowd, anxious to get a glimpse
Of Funk, surrounded the marshal's Office
and edged its way into the court room as
soon as he arrived there. Funk appeared
perfectly calm and assumed an easy atti.
tude while listening 10 the proceedings
As soon as the court was called 10 ordel
Hugh T. Taggart. Assistant District Attor.
ney. informed the court that Funk wa.
charged with the murder OF William H
Brooks and asked that the prisoner be call.
ed on 10 plead 10 the indictment and thel
be committed. Turning TO Funk he asket
II he had retained counsel. Funk replied
that he had not. and though be had had ;
conference with IN attorney no definite ar
rangements had been made as yet Her,
Clerk Galley asked the prisoner If his nam,
was Frank " Funk, and on receiving al
Affirmative answer read the Indictment. I,
which Funk entered a plea Of not guilty q
stated.
Justice clabaugh Informed Funk that
he did not intend 10 arrange for counse
the court would appoint an attorney 10 con
duct his defence. Funk replied that he wa
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