New-York tribune., 1902-01-05

the case of Lizzie Behan. who confined
in the Raymond Street Jail. On Friday night
Sheriff Guden refused to recognize an order
Of release on bail which had been signed by
Magistrate Higginbotham, one of the old magis-
trates. Mr.. Hill came before Justice Marean
and obtained order releasing the Behan
woman. At the same time Justice Marean reaf-
firmed the decision as to the unconstitutionaity
Of the Magistrates law.
Magistrate Manner, whose court had been
captured Friday night by Magistrate-elect
Dewey. made an attempt yesterday morning to
remove Mr.. Dewey by having him arrested
The warrant of arrest had been issued by Magis
trate Dooley, in the Adams-st. court When
Magistrate-elect Dewey opened the doors of the
court and declared that business was in order
Magistrate Manner dashed in with detective,
crying, Here's a warrant for your arrest"
Dewey took it, and after looking al it, said:
Il do not recognize this signature that of
a magistrate
No attempt made to take Mr. Dewey off
the bench, but Magistrate Manner started to
hold a court Of his own in the corner Of the
courtroom At | o'clock Police Captain Baldwin
came in, and said that Commissioner Partridge
had ordered that Mr. Dewey should be recog-
nized as magistrate. Magistrate Manner then
retired.
Last night everything was dark in the Myrtle
court and it said that Mr. Dewey, re-
lying on the protection of the police, had decided
to leave the court over night and return in the
morning
The most complica ted situation exists in the
Gates-aVe police court, where Magistrate-elect
William Watson is on the bench, and is recog-
nized and Obeyed by the court attendants, while
Magistrate FurlOng has barricaded himself in
small room. where he went early in the alter-
noon Ostensibly to get his clothing and leave the
building Magistrate Furlong says that II any
one attempts to elect him forcibly from MS
stronghold he will use his revolver. To the re-
porters he exhibited a wicked looking pistol
which he took from his hip pocket.
IF any one tries to force me from this room,
he said, "or uses any kind of violence against
me, l will shoot him"
Magistrate Furlong who had remained in the
courtroom all night Friday, had breakfast
brought from neighboring restaurant, and pro
ceeded to hold court at 1 o'clock He had not
had a wink of sleep during the night, nut was
clipper a lark and prepared to dispose CT
the regular court business. Two women ana
man were brought before him on charge or
maintaining a disorderly house. and were com
mitted by him to Raymond Street Jail. Sheriff
Guden refused to accept the prisoners. and they
were returned TO the court.
POLICE BREAK IN THE DOORS.
In the mean while Magistrate-eect Watson
had appeared and gained possession of the
court He arrived at o'clock. but found the
door barred against intruders. Mr.. Watson
with Jacob A Livingston, who is slated to he
his chief clerk and a number of followers. then
went to the Ralph-aVe. station. and got Rounds
man Harrigan and a number of patrolmen TO
accompany him to the courtroom. The police.
men declined to comply with the request OF
Mr.. Watson to burst in the door and the
party waited until the arrival of Court othcerS
Sheedy and McAuliffe from the City Hall sta
tion. The court officers had orders TO recognize
Magistrate-eeCt Watson, and To break in the
door if necessary. This they did in short order
ana Mr. watson ana MS party charged INTO the
courtroom. where Magistrate Furong was sit
ting on the bench.
What do you want here?" demanded Magis-
trate Furlong, in an angry tone.
Il have come to preside in this court de-
clared Mr.. Watson, he strode behind the
bench and, taking the gavel from the hand of
Magistrate FurlOng and pushing that individual
from his seat, raped for order in the court.
Magistrate Furlong did not anticipate any such
harsh treatment, and was at loss to know how
to act He said that he would relinquish the
bench to Mr.. Watson, and that he was going
into the small side room to get his hat and
overcoat. once inside the room, he bOlted the
door and tried 10 make himself comfortable He
renamed there about ten minutes when Mr..
watson began to wonder what was OBTAINING
him. Mr.. Watson walked 10 the door and, put
ting his lips to the keyhole, asked Magistrate
turong when he was going 10 vacate the prem
ises. The latter replied that he was trying to
gather his thoughts. and that he would prob
ably be out in a few minutes Mr.. Watson left
him deep in thought, and a few minutes later
again asked when he would be ready 10 come
I have decided to remain here" came the re-
ply, and retain possession Of the court"
Now. Mr. Furong." urged Mr. Watson come
GERS to remove YOU"
IF they attempt to eject me from this room"
said Magistrate Furlong doggedIy, Il shall pro-
tect myself"
"AlI right then" said Mr.. Watson Stay all
night If you Ike this sort Of lodging"
Mr.. Watson then took his place on the bench.
The three prisoners who had been returned from
Raymond Street Jail brought 10 the bar
Mr. Watson asked for the papers IN the case
and was told that they were in Magistrate Fur
longs inside pocket The court reporters were
appealed TO by Mr.. Watson for information CON
cernng the case, and after being enlightened he
decided To parole the two women until Monday
morning and hold the man for further exam
ination. The latter returned to Raymond
Street Jail
FURLONG SEEKS REFRESHMENT
Magistrate Furlong was extremely quiet in his
little room, and the court attaches began TO
wonder If the pistol had gone off accidentally
and put an end to his troubles. They were
greatly relieved when he lowered a piece of
cord from the window of his room and asked
to have bottle of sarsaparilla attached to it,
My throat is almost parched,' he said. plead
ingly and the bottle was sent up to him. Late
in the evening Mrs. Furlong came to the court
and asked To her husband. She remained
with him some time. and went home 20 get some
blankets to make him comfortable for the night. /
At daybreak yesterday morning Magistrate
Dooley, WhO had had little sleep in his quarters
IN the AdaHIs-st court during the night. had his
plan of campaign already prepared He mad
heard that Maglstrate-elect Walter l.. DuraCk /
would make attempt To take possession of the I
court. Ir anticipation OF this he had a com |
plant duly drawn up, charging Mr.. Durack with |
unlawfully ana wlfuIIy attempting to intrude |
himself into the office of the city magistrate |
A space for the name of the complainant was
left blank. Magistrate DoOley then decided 10
get ahead Of Mr.. Durack and ordered all prison |
ers brought to his court at 7:30 o'clock Mr. !
Durack however, on hand before this time
and advanced on the courtroom in company with !
Jacob FEEDER the court janitor. who had been
advised by Borough President Swanstrom to
take notice of Mr.. Dooley, and to recognize |
Mr. Durack as the rightful occupant of the |
bench.
Magistrate Dooley had the door locked on the
inside and two sentnels were at the portal |
The janitor however had duplicate keys and In |
a short time Mr.. Durack rushed into the court
room and running behind the rail. seated him |
self in the witness chair. Magistrate Dooley |
glared at him and said:
What is your business here, SIR?
Il duly elected magistrate, and this Is