The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-10-04
ROSEY'S CAUSE TRIUMPHANT.
III HE PUNCHED NORWALK 1T
WAS ALL RIGHT.

So Says the Magistrate. and Thunde-OuS
Applause Greets the Saying -Undiluted
Joy for the Essex Market BAR. saving
One Little Temporary Blemish.
The issue Joined between the People Of
tire State Of Now York and Rosey the Lawyer
crowded Essex Market police court to the
limit yesterday afternoon. Rosey was
accused Of an assault by punching Jacob
Norwalk in the eye.
Promptly at 2 o'clock a procession formed
in front Of Rosey's Office, headed for the
court. Rosey himself. in n fine new derby
hat and purple tie among other things,
was in front. Then came the Duke Of
Essex street, Of his associate counsel. and
Rosey's partner, Repper.
President Schwartz Of the Pushcart Ped
lers' Association headed a oohort Of pedlers,
all enthusiastic for the great lawyer.
Arrived at the court house, Rssey was
closeted with the Duke, OF his associate
counsel. In the press room. Reporters
were excluded from the twenty-thrce
minute conference, but at its close the Duke
made this statement:
y have advised my client that the charge
is absolutely nothing. and OF to be dis
~coursged. The truth will prevail"
Policeman Silverstein and Norwalk
stepped up on the bridge. Rosey followed,
after d~isentsngling himself from the clasps
of his collected friends.
Norwalk's sole witness outside his own
statement was bis eye. The narrow oon-
fines Of the court room limited Rosey's
witnesses present 20 70. The $50 pushcart
men waited outside ss a reserve.
sue BALLAD ma . awnlainad Rnaav ~ thu
Magistrate, me, who have been a lawyer
In this court for many
sYes, yes, 20 on interrupted Ma gistrate
Baker.
He called me a damned thief and lifted
up his hand to me. I demonstrate, and
maybe one OF my hands was too neal his
face. I've g OF 200 witnesses, your Honor
Partner Pepper. Lawyer Saltzman and
President Schwartz Of the Pushcart Pedlers'
Association we're called. There wa no
variance In the testimony.
The blow was justified. Discharged
said Ma gistrate Baker.
A roar as Of the Delancev street market
broke out in the once hushed court room.
tree cheers for Rosa" yelled Frank,
the court shoe sinner, waving a brush.
order! Order!' shouted the court Of
fcers.
There was only one blemish in the uni
versal joy. Rosey had ~telepboned early
in the morning for Attorney Leonard Snitkin
of Broadway and Snitkin had appeared as
head counsel for the Dean.
Before the Essex Market Bar Association
could join in the jubilee it had 90 hold a
special indignation meeting. The Duke of
Essex street presided.
Rosey was called to account for his en-
ployment of a Broadway lawyer.
1T was this way he explained. bowling
TO the members. ME und Snitkin promised
ourselves years ago that if ever we were
in trouble, b other should get him out.
| keep my promises"
A murmur Of approval stirred the breast
Of the association.
You are right, " burst from the lips Of all
present.
Rosoy was yfted to the shoulders Of his
again loyal supporters and borne 10 Citron's
cigar store. Everybody bought himself a
cigar .H- ..ru..
: just then a & drew up in front OF
the shop and two men tugged in a huge
bundle.
-Rosey the Lawyer, co Essex street were
the words on the card.
With nervous fingers Rosey tore OF the
colored flowers. Across the wreath a silk
ribbon bore the one word, @Reinstated."
Tears filled Rosey's eyes, His voice
trembled.
Il cannot thank" he began.
Tree cheers for Rosa" again called
Frank the shoe sinner. And this time no
one interfered.