Evening journal., 1901-03-11
Cochran 10 Carry Case to
Upper Court
CLERK ADAMS WILL RETIRE
Cases Heard and Disposed Of by The
New Judge in City Court This
Morning

Under escort of Police Captain
George Black Edwin r. Cochran, Jr.,
who was appointed Judge OF the Mu-
nieipal Court by Former Governor Ebe
w. Tunnel. but whose appointment
the Republican Senate refused 10 con-
nrm. was removed from the City Court
bench this morning.
The court room was crowded with
lawyers, policemen and spec. .ators, but
contrary TO expectation, no trouble en-
isued. At $50 o'clock Judge Cochran
took his zeal and opened court and
then held a conference with his attor.
neys, Robert G.. Harman and j. Harvey
Whiteman. AT its conclusion, Philip
a. Churchman, the newly-appOinted
judge. stappod forward and demanded
the seat under the appointment made
by Governor Hum. Judge Cochran pro
tesca5d. and Mr. Churchman asked the
courts permission to read his creden-
tials. Judge Cochran said that; through
courtesy. he would grant the request,
and Mr.. Churchman read his commits
sion.
REMOVED BY CAPTAIN BLACK.
After finishing reading the document
Cochran 10 retire from his seat The
lntter refused to recognize Mr. Church
lman's authority, and refused to retire.
lMr. Churchman then directed Police
lCaptain George Black to remove him.
Captain hlaolse assembled the platform.
land placing his hand on Judge Coch-
rams shoulder, requested that he leave
tho bench. Judge Cochran again pro-
tested, and suspended the officer from
duty for thirty days. He then left his
snt, accompanied by the captain.
PRESIDED AT COURT.
Mr.. Churchman then took, his seat
and conducted the session. HIS first
act was 30 rescind the suspension OF
Captain Black.
The case OF w. II. johnson, colored,
lcharged with the larceny of s2.35 from
Maggie Brown, also colored was con-
tinued until tonight, In order TO allow
the prisoner 90 obtain counsel The
case Of William Frisby, colored,
and John Cavillo charged with shining
shoes on Sunday was continued until
wednesday morning. Horace Greeley
Knowles represents Cavillo, while Rob-
elt Pennington appears for Frisby
Owing TO the absence from the State
,iof the prosecuting witness, Seaman
Patterson, charged with assault with
4ntent to kill, was dismissed. Nathan
and Mary Crlsden. disorderly conduct
were each fined 81 and costs. Dennis +.
Bradley. sorderly conduct, was as
sesssd IS and costs.
CASE GOES TO COURT.
Although giving up his seat, Mr..
Cochran says he does not intend to
abandon the fight, and the case will
be taken TO the Superior Court to-day
and day set for a hearing He claims
that inasmuch as the judge Of the
Municipal Court is entirely a local Of
fee, u is not necessary fer the State
Senate TO confirm the appointment. In
case q an adverse decision on his plea,
Judge Churchman will continue in Of
fee until next General Assembly meets.
when it will be necessary for his ap-
lpOintment to be confirmed.
/. After tho adjournment OF court,
Judge Churchman said that he would
not remove Clerk of the Court S. S.
B Adams at present. as he desired his as
= sistance in learning court matters. 1t
= Is said that Mr. Adams will not con-
/ cent 70 remain, and already has made
preparations to vacate the office. For
1 mer Mayor Austin Harrington prob
e ably viii be appointed in his place.