New-York tribune., 1902-01-06

Leaders OF the Republican and fusion forces
were in conference on Saturday night and again
yesterday. A bill has been prepared legisating
out all Of the magistrates. both those who were
appointed and those who were elected, and CIV
ing TO Mayor Low the power of appointing
magistrates for the various police courts in
Brooklyn. This bill viii go to Albany this morn
ing and viii probably be introduced at the first
opportunity. OF course It will not be passed
unless IT is definitely decided that the law under
which magistrates elected is unconstitu-
tonaL II the old magistrates would ask for quo
warranto proceedings. the question of constitu-
tionality could be determined inside of thirty
days.
NEW MAGISTRATES POSITION.
When a Republican leader asked last
night whether the new magistrates might not
bring quo warranto proceedings. he said:
why should they? They were duly elected
under a law the statute books. and according
70 that law. until It is declared unconstitutional
are the legal magistrates. With the support of
the police they can exercise all of their func-
tions and occupy the courtrooms, and the old
magistrates have nothing to say
The business of arraigning prisoners was not
hindered to any great extent yesterday by the
fact that five OF the eight courts were in state
OF siege and out OF commission. All of the
prisoners in the Eastern District station were
taken before Magistrate Steers, in the Flatbush
court who also took of the East New-York
prisoners. Magistrate Voorhees,, in the Coney
Island court, attended 10 his regular police sta
tions, and the prisoners in the other stations
were taken before Magistrate Tighe. in the But
ler-st- court The calendars were not heavy, and
the magistrates were able 10 clear them before
IL o'clock.
Magistrate Dooley was in the recesses OF the
Adams-st. court behind double bolted doors all
night Saturday and all day yesterday. He de-
clares that. although he is pretty much worn
out. he is prepared to withstand the siege in
definitely. He is not taking any chances, and
as far could be learned did not venture out
for breath of fresh air all day yesterday.
Magistrate-elect Durack did not appear. and no
one entered or left the court room except few
of Magistrate Dooleys close friends.
In the Myrtle-ave. court Magistrate-elect
Charles s. Dewey. who had gone home late
Saturday night, was on hand again before sun
rise with his chief clerk, John Thorne He is one
Of the two new magistrates who have captured
court, and he da not intend to lose it through
any lack OF vigilance on his part At 8 o'clock
Magistrate Manner appeared, and after some
parleying admitted to the courtroom. He
said that he wished to reterate his formal pro-
test against the occupancy Of the bench by Mr.
Dewey, but that all he did. Mr.. Dewey then
convened court in regular form, looked around
the empty courtroom, inquired if there any
business to come before him, and upon being
informed by his chief clerk that there
business, declared the court adjourned. He says
that he will see TO it that Magistrate Manner
does not regain the court. although he a
little shaky last night in his determination to
remain through the night and attempt to get
some sleep a hard bench
o'REILLY LEAVES 1T TO THE COURTS
Magistrate-elect Brennan, who was chosen TO
take Magistrate OReilIy's place in the Ewen-st
court, and who managed to crowd out Mr.
OReiy on Saturday morning, in the court
room at early hour yesterday morning and
duly convened court. There were no prisoners
arraigned, however, and after adjourning he
went home. Magistrate OReilly is willing to al
low the dispute to be settled by the courts, and
he intends to sit back and enjoy the comforts Of
his home, instead Of losing sleep and flesh in a
useless squabble.
All quiet and peaceful at the Gates-ave
court yesterday. Court officer Sheedy. who was
on guard all night, was relieved early yesterday
morning by Court Officer Robinson. Sheedy
said that Magistrate Furlong had passed a COM
Portable night not the slightest sound issuing
from the little by foot anteroom in which
Magistrate Furlong had barricaded himself save
for regular and sonorous snoring. Early in the
morning he arose and opened the door Of his
den long enough to ask Sheedy to go to a neigh
boring restaurant and bring back something for
breakfast. Sheedy says that. although he does
not recognize Magistrate Furlong presiding
IN the court, he was willing to get him some
thing to eat for humanityS sake. After Court
officer Robinson took charge the telephone bell
rang, and some one asked that Magistrate Fur
long be called to the phone. The magistrate,
however, refused to venture from the room,
fearing. perhaps, that Robinson would dash in
and take possession. When Tribune reporter
called at the court Magistrate Furlong refused
TO hold any conversation with him. even through
the bolted door BIagistrate-elect Watson visited
the court early in the morning and went away
shortly, after being told that all the prisoners
down tc Magistrate Steers to be disposed Of by
him.
A TOUCH OF THE LCDICROUS.
Court Officer Robinson had orders not to per-
init Magistrate Furlong to leave his private
office. The magistrate, 1t was known, had some
of the records of the Office in his pockets, and
Magistrate-elect Watson determined that
nothing of a legal character should be removed
from the court. Robinson strayed over to the
window early in the morning. and was standing
looking intently at a trolley car that had drawn
up at the corner. when the magistrate emerged
from his dungeon and walking briskly TO the
bench, picked up the gavel and raped for order
THE court will please come to order" he said
IN stern voice. What is the first on the
caiendar7 No business? All right, I declare the
court adjourned"
He said IT all quickly. and took Robinson
60 by surprise, that the latter was nonplussed
for moment, and did nor recover his equenim-
ity until the magistrate had disappeared behind
the situation dawned upon Robinson. and he
attacked by a fit of laughter that threat
ened TO split his ample sides.
In the Lee-ave- court, Magistrate z. CASTOR
Higginbothan remained in absolute possession
He slept on a lounge in the little private Office
on Saturday night. but said he was getting tired