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of the late Judge Advocate General Holt
over whose estate there was so much
wrangling. At the time Of Judge Hollis
death Bill was the Washington CORE
spondent of the Dallas-Galveston News
The night the Judge breathed his last "Bilr
was engaged in game of poker at the old
Press Club
In those days it was customary for the
friends of a man who was known to have
been engaged in a game of draw the
night before to inquire how much did you
lose last night?'' 'Bill'' remained in the
game until a very late hour, and knew
nothing about the death of his distinguish
ed relative until he went home along about
the break of Gay, when he was notified by
his family After eating his breakfast
4'Bill' naturally called at the residence OF
his deceased relative and condoled with the
relatives. When he reached the club later
a fellow newspaper man, who had heard
of Bill being in the game the night be-
fore. said:
well. Bill. how much did you lose last
night"
"oh. about IS and an uncle replied
Sterret.
His friends twtted Bill a good deal
about this remark, which he afterwards de-
MED most strenuously. His share in the
Holt estate amounted to about $4,000
About five years ago he moved with his
family to Texas. and built himself house
after his own notions. He Is one of the
best known newspaper writers in the coun-
try.
X
Zone of the provisions of the Constitution
which is dearest and ought to be most
zealously guarded" remarked a District
official in conversation with Star report er,
lis that which gives the right to a speedy
and public trial. There is certainly good
reason to believe that the particular sec
ton is not applied to all classes of cases in
this city. 1 refer more particularly to the
cases before the juvenile court.
The section of the Constitution to which
1 refer" the official added reads: In all
criminal prosecutions the accused shall en-
JOY the right to a speedy and public trial
by an impartial jury of the state and dis
trict wherein the crime shall have been
committed, which district shall have been
previously ascertained by law, and to be in
formed of the nature and cause of the accu-
Sation. to be confront ed with the witnesses
against him. &c.
Under the present Juvenile court sys-
tenn he explained "a boy who is arrested
Monday afternoon for any offense what
ever cannot get hearing until Wednesday
afternoon. and of course he must remain In
custody, unless he can leave collateral or
give bond. This may be a speedy trial in
some cases. but it certainly does not seem
to be the speedy trial guaranteed by the
Constitution.
The juvenile court" he said in conclu-
sion, lis excellent institution. but with
the Police Court having plenty time on its
hands it does seem to me that daily ses-
sions should be held. and the youngsters
detained the shortest possible time before
trial. In other words, there should be no
punishment before trial.
X X < =
A well-dressed man called at police head.
quarters one morning this week and IN
quired if he could get an appointment on
he
II would like to have an application
blank" he stated.
I'VE have no blanks for such positions, -
the applicant was told '.All you will have
to do is to write your application, stating
your qualifications for the position If you
can make it appear that your qualifications
are unusually good the appointment is sure
to follow"
The man said he would confess he was a
little in the dark, Notwithstanding the eX-
PLANTATION.
Il know a great many thieves he said.
IF that's what You mean. and I have a
good eye. If l see a man once l never for
get his face. and i can tell a thief no mat
ter where | see him"
do you know any local thieves?" he was
asked
Well he answered I've heard of them
but you know there are lots Of thieves
everywhere
Are you a Washingtonian?"
I've lived here seven years" said the
prospective detective.
Where are you from"
''Pittsburg, he responded, "and they We
even got thieves there. I'll make out my
application and bring it in tomorrow. How
long before III get my appointment
There will be no delay in the matter of
appointment if you can do what you say
you can.
Il can do it all right" declared the smoky
city man, and he went away TO make out
his application.
X x X 4
Some people have an idea the summer
time is general holiday period" remarked
a business man as he reposed on his own
after-dinner cigar. I'm on sense that is
true. for when the hot weather comes
those of US who can leave the city ard stay
away just as long as our bank accounts
Will allow us to do so, although we gen.
orally explain to friends that business
called us back or We did not like the plac
where we were staying and longed for the
comforts of home. There are a great many
people who remain al home, some Of them
all the time and others for varying periods
We who are In the retail line of business
especially handling foodstuffs. realize that
when hot weather comes business is apt
to be lively.
1T happens in this fashion," he went on
as he adjusted a cushion SO that his ba ok
would rot wear to round surface the edge
OF the stone step above him. "a certain
class of customers leave the ctty for
longer or shorter intervals, and their orders
cease altogether or else diminish In size.
AT the same time all kinds of outdoor
work is abundant and workmen are recelv-
ing regular wages. This is an iimporta ant
factor and sometimes the bulk of sales is
greater in July than in December. In GER
tain lines of business the receipts for the
summer months are actually In excess Of
those OF any other period In the year.
Early in the season the stocks must be re-
pienished and the new supplies begin to
come into the city and vacations draw to q
close and normal conditions are resumed
AS l was saying he continued, as he
Strengthened up and looked at his automo-
bile standing at the curb In front Of his
house. the summer season Is not such a
dead portion of the year as might be in