The sun., 1903-12-08
ATLAWOVERDOG'SOWN
p, j. HEALY REFUSES TO ABIDE
ny DECISION or COURT.
lie insists on Being Arrested for Larceny
After Mrs. Ross Is Declared Owner OF
the Irish setter Both Say They Brought
IN From q Puppy End Not Yet.


King. or Celt, an Irish setter said to be
worth more than $500, was a witness in the
We Side police court yesterday, but his
,.s mony did not assist Magistrate Om-
mon IN arriving at a conclusion as to who
the logs master is
Both Mrs. William A. Ross Of 44O West
End avenue and Mrs. p. j. Healy of 3l7
Wes Eightieth street, whose husband is
employed in his brothers restaurant, at
Siyty-sixth street and Columbus avenue,
say they own the setter. Their husbands
we're in court, and Mr.. Healy refused to
abide by the Courts decision.
Mrs. Healy appeared in court in answer
to a summons secured by Mrs. Ross, who
declared that Mrs. Healy had her dog and
wouldn't give it up. Mrs. Healy answered
that the dog belonged to her. and the case
was on.
Before l begin taking the testimony"
announced tho Magistra Il will do some-
thing that believe has never before been
done in police court l will have jury
II his case. Not that will pay any atten-
tion to their finding but l would like to
see what they will say after l have given
my decision
The Magistrate selected children's
society agent, couple OF reporters,
policeman, lawyer and court clerk.
He put them over on one side Of the court
room.
This dog is King said Mrs. Ross. "We
bought him over eight years ago in Chicago,
when he was a puppy. He has been a
great pet of my little boy. Here is the
dogs pedigree
His name is Celt," declared Mrs. Healy
We bought him in San Francisco nearly
five year ago He is a great pet of my
eldest child, who is 5 years old. Here is
the dogs pedigree"
I'm glad that have that jury" said
the Magistrate Now let's get the evil
dence."
An attempt wa made to learn some
thing from The dogs actions, but he was
impartial, He answered o almost any
old name and was willing to romp with
any one in court. Then Mrs. Ross said
from ~ West End avenue to her present
address, but that the dog persisted in
running away from his new home. A
month or so ago he found the dog on the
street and took him home. She kept him
Mrs. Healy met he dog with Mrs Ross
maid and took him home with her.
And il wouldn't know my own dog
concluded Mrs. Ross, "then l wouldn't
Know my own cnlld.
Mr.. Ross and half a dozen neighbors
and tradespeople were called as witnesses
and declared that they were positive that
the dog In court was King and that he be-
longed to the complainant.
Mrs. Healy told the same story Of the
change OF possession Of the dog during
the past few months, but declared that
she brought the dog here with her from
San Francisco over year ago.
And say the same thing she said.
II wouldn't know my own dog then
wouldn't know my own child"
Mrs. Healy also had a lot Of witnesses,
who said that the dog in court was the
one from California. A dog breeder. who
was in court as an expert, examined the
dog and then testified that his age was
somewhere between S and 8 years-about
years. he thought. His testimony didn't
help matters in the least
Mrs. Ross,' announced tho Magistrate
Y turn the dog over to her. I hope the
Jury agree with me-
The Jury did
The decision made more confusion than
ever. Mr. Healy got hold OF the dogs
leash and declared that he wouldn't give
him up. He said that he had raised the
all his money and 60 to Jail before he would
let his dog 60 to any other person. He
insisted on being arrested on the spot for
larceny.
Then there was long conversation
between the lawyers and their friends.
which ended In Healy giving his consent
to sending the dog to dog kennels pending
further disposition Of the case. During
tie next few days Mr. Ross ;o , VIII rep,ievini
court and fight out the question Of his
ornarahip