The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-08

! Indeed. Well, We shall have to see
what we can do. Have you heard from
my father
Your father says he viii have nothing
to do with YOU
Impossible, The old man hasn't gone
back on me. I'm positive. He may have
been affected by the sensational stories
that have been printed about me. but
when the true facts are presented l am
sure he win come to my aid
Say, this is beastly. and / have some
of the most influential persons in the
country for my friends. Why, In Chi
cago / met Mrs. Potter-Palmer and had
most interesting talk with her. /
know Mayor Harrison and all the lead
ing men of Missouri, know them in
| timately. l have met Russell Sage here
and found him very interesting. It is
an outrage to hold me here like this
Justice Wyatt who had been scarcely
interested in the stream Of dirty. ragged
urchins before him. looked up with
sharp attention when young Murphy
languidly stepped upon the platform.
The youngster had left his hat and cane
behind him and had come in as though
for a ceremony.
l
lence while the evidence was presented
against him. He whispered to his coun-
sci once or twice.
I'VE can't get around it, the lawyer
said when the secretary OF the savings
bank swore that the handbook of Muir
ply had been falsified. I'VE will have
&c plead guilty
| Then Murphy, who had been manifest
| ing signs of impotence at the conduct
OF his case. took it into his own hands
| He marched up TO the railing and spoke
TO the justice. For ten minutes he
whispered eagerly TO the Justice. ges-
turing eagerly with head and arms
Justice Wyatt was deeply interested.
The nimble wit of the youngster kept
him on his mettle. The youngster won
a temporary victory and was not sent
away to an institution. He walked out
of the court room with a weary air.
| The eyes of every one followed the
extraordinary little lad as he went back
in disgust to join the little ragamuffins
he had just left
Murphy is a remarkably bright and
| handsome looking little chap. His head
is almost as large as that of man
to the crown. 1t extends far out be-
hind and the organs of self-esteem and
egotism are abnormally developed. Cur
iously enough his forehead is not very
high and his chin not very large. His
features are soft. almost girlish. and
his eyes are open. frank, and intelii-
gent. He makes friends instantly.
He is extremely fastidious about his
clothes and about his bill of fare. He
eats only the best of food. When he
travels he always stops at the best
hotels and rides in cabs. He carries
full wardrobe of tastefully selected
clothes and in the evening wears his
dress suit.
He had not been at the Gilsey House
here day before he had made score
of friends. all of whom took instantly
to the bright little chap who talked in
terestingly on all topics. Few men are
brighter in conversation. Major Rice
guest of the Gilsey took a great
fancy to the boy and took him to the
theatre and out dining, and when the
youngster was arraigned in court his
friend. Major Rice, was there to COM
fort him.
His manner is so plausible and sin
cere that he inspires immediate conf
dence. Even in the face OF overwheim-
ing proof i'm the Childrein's Court. he |
made the spectators waver when he put |
on his frank look of innocence.
When the youngster was arraigned
Justice Wyatt had before him two let |
tiers about the boy. one written by Geo.
J. Sherer. a wealthy Minneapolis business
man. asking about the lad. and the other
was Father Duceys reply. Mr.. Sherers !
letter read:
Rev. Rev. Ducey. New oYrk City:
Dear Father: In going from Minneap- !
oils to Chicago. over the Chicago ana
Great Western Railroad. our train was
somewhat delayed, and We made con-
nections with the Kansas City division
OF this road, and the passengers were
taken on that division. Among them
was boy by the name of Richard E.
Murphy. thirteen years old, and a very
bright young fellow, which we ccnsid-
cred a marvel for the brightness and
intelligence he displayed and the manly
way he conducted himself the three
quarters of a day spent with him. lie
stated you were his guardian. We De-
came very much interested in the young
man. and on my return was astonished
to read the inclosed clipping. which l
did not believe, or any OF my compan-
ions would believe. was true, and feel
an Injustice has been done to the ooy'
that is. II he is under your guardianship.
II not then certainly We all nave Deeh
taken in by this marvellous boy. as We
all really fell in love with him / nope
to hear from you. and If you VIII kindly
answer this you VIII obIige a number
of US and an acquaintance by the name
of Mr. Kerwin. OF st. Paul. MINI, VINO
attended your parish while in New York
living there. Hoping this Will prove
mistake. very truly your.
GEORGE ]. SHERER.
Father Ducey in his reply said that
the boy was suffering from an over
developed brain and unless properly cared
for would finally become insane. He /
added:
I am sorry your kindly hearts have !
been imposed upon BY this unfortunate
how whom / cared for and forwarded 4
20 his parents with the hope Of saving
him for good and not for evil. He
should be locked Up in some reforma-
tory guarded and treated rsth inteili- I
senee until he has given evidence Of 3
moral balance"
CHESTER !. LONG.
Washington Star Pays Fine Compii-
ments to kansan.
The Washington Star says Of Senator ,