The San Francisco call., 1904-03-03


Neil Gardner wanted to do all the
talking when he was placed before
Judge Mogan to answer to a chaRge of
petty larceny. He was specifically ac-
cused OF stealing two buggy robes
from vehicles standing on the street.
and, after glancing at him a moment,
the Judge recognized an old offender.
You seem to be possessed of an un-
controllable penchant for taking unto
yourself buggy robes without asking
permission of their owners" said his
Honor, for here we find that on two
prior occasions you were arrested for
that offense."
Never mind the priors," said the
defendant, waving his hand as if he
desired to clear the atmosphere of his
past demeanors. Wen let bygones be
bygones and confine our attention to
this unwarranted charge now before
you. Let the dead past bury its dead.
Let US
Let us remember that you are not
running this court" exclaimed the
power that was running it, "and we
may get along more amicably. Con-
ceding that you are a pleader of more
than ordinary ability. this court can
not forget your position and give you
free rein to dispose of things as you
may desire. Now, go ahead
Mr.. Gardner lost not a second in ac-
cepting the invitation. A perfect cas-
cade of autocratic sentiment was pour
ing from his lips when the court again
abruptly stemmed the torrent and pro-
nounced him guilty. He will be SEN
fenced to-day.
Truly, that was going some,' Mo-
gan remarked in admiring tone when
John O'Donnell concluded his re-
Quesner, highwayman, look like the
proverbial 80 cents.
Mr.. O'DonnelI stated that at mid
night Tuesday he was seated in Te-
hama street saloon and mot paying no
attention to nobody" when Mr. Ques-
ner entered and courteously solicited
information as to the exact time of
day. With equal courtesy Mr.. O'Don-
nell drew his gold watch from a vest
pocket and was about to supply the
asked-for information when Mr.. Cues
ner wrested the timepiece from his
hand and hurried away with it. When
he recovered from his astonishment
Mr.. O'Donnell started in pursuit, and
after sharp chase overlook the fleeing
thief, grabbed his coat collar with one
hand, plugged his eye with the other,
recovered the watch and handed his
prisoner over to the police
Mr. O'Donnell, you're wonder, y
said the court, land you will find your
gallant conduct rewarded by the pleas
ure of seeing Mr.. Quesner deprived of
his freedom for as long period as the
law permits. will sentence him to-
morrow"
When the wife Of H w Gill, barber.
left his bed and board and returned TO
the home of her father at 531 OFarrel!
street, the abandoned husband adopted
a peculiar means Of occasionally re-
minding her of his unaltered affection.
1t has been his wont to station himself
in front of his father-in-law's dwelling
and voice his sense of deprivation in
coyote-like howls that make night hide
GUS. While indulging in one of his
sleep p-murdering serenades night before
last he was arrested and the charge
against him yesterday in Mogan's court
was disturbance of the peace.
why did you do it?" the Judge
asked.
do what?" was the defendants
cross-query.
Howl" replied the Judge.
Because my wife telephoned that
she wanted to see me, said the de-
fendant.
Il didn't" exclaimed Mrs. Gill, from
her seat among the witnesses.
You did," exclaimed Mr.. Gill. Then