The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-14
SEARCH IS MADE
 IN A SHOW TRAIN
Officers Try to Find Bandmas-
 ter and J. w, Gentry
.EMPL0YE CLAIMS ASSAULT
Wesley Buchanan at Police Station, Ills Head BIeedlng-says the Show man Struck Him-PoIice Un-
 able to Get the Men.

There was some excitement at the train of the Gentry dog and pony show last night about 12:30 o'clock when several policemen asked for J. W. Gentry and the bandmaster. The two men could not be found by the officers and were not ar rested.
 Wesley Buchanan, a trainman in the employ of the show, was hit over the head with club at midnight and he claims the blow was struck by J. w. Gentry. He also says the bandmaster hit him across his chest with large piece of plank.
 Buchanan was found near the show grounds wandering around and some one telephoned for the police. The patrol wagon went to the train and the man was carried to police headquarters, where Dr. Charles Whelan dressed his wounds He told the police the names of the men who he alleges struck him and the of ficers went at once to the show train.
 No one about the train seemed to know MT. Gentry or the bandmaster. At least no one would point them out
 The officers boarded the cars and push ing open the doors went inside. Perform CTS were stretched on their hunks and several woke up and asked what was the trouble. They were asked to be shown MT. Gentry and the bandmaster. Invari- ably the reply was that they did not know either by sight.
 Not the Right Man.
 One man in the car where the members of the band sleep was said to be the leader. He was told to dress and after getting into his clothes he was taken to the police station for Identification Buchanan said he was not the right man.
 There was some talk of holding the entire train until MT. Gentry would make himself known. Captain Johnson, who was on duty, did not think this advisable, so 1t was allowed to proceed.
 Buchanan is charged with disorderly conduct He was placed In cell. He told the officers the following story of his troubles with the show:
 'I am employed as a trainman. wanted to quit the show yesterday and asked for my money. J. W. Gentry gave me $1.50 and told me to get out of his way He and the bandmaster were standing near me The bandmaster cursed me and hit me a hard lick with a piece of plank l turned around and MT. Gentry struck me over the head with a club he had in his hand. I want them arrested if am going to be held here for I haven t got any money and did not do a thing to have them assault me-"
 It was amusing when the officers went through the train to hear the way the performers talked to them.
 Well, what do you all want here this time of nlgh'?"
 We want l. w. Gentry and the band master"
 "I don't know who they are. I have heard of them, but would not know either of them if saw them.'
 Say, what kind of police force have you all got here, anyway? You wake a fellow up mighty late at night
 The officers stated they were after the men who assaulted Buchanan.
 Don't know anything about 1t. But say. you ought to go to Chicago; that's where they have got some fine detec- tives.'
 And so on through the entire length of the cars.
 Women Sleeping.
 In one apartment a number of women were sleeping. A neat dresser stood in one corner and it was a cozy little place.
 Here's where we will find the boss" said one policeman. T expect this Is his wife In here and his private apartment" ]" The lady was told that officers were at the door and in a few minutes 1t was opened. Gentry was not there.
 One officer even went through the horse car.
 Buchanan made a request that Gentry be arrested today if possible. The police are inclined to think effort will be made to have the snowman and his bandmaster arrested In Anniston, where two performances will be given today. DUM 0VED DV AN