The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-06

BY trying 70 ride on a street car yester-
day afternoon. jeremiah. the pet horse Of
Richard Trent an ash wagon driver. has
involved his boss and a corporation I'm
litigation which threatens like a storm
cloud
The question is this: Did jeremiah try
to board car without paying fare, or
was he abducted by a ruthless common
carrier9
Trent says he was abducted. The com
pay declares he did not pay hts nickel,
and therefore is liable 10 arrest for try
ing to defraud. Jeremiah, now in his
stall with a slightly cut knee refuses
to talk about the matter, other than to
generally critfcise the universe In gem
eral for its carelessness.
Horse Sad-eyed.
Il all happened near the corner OF
Madison place and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest
inc horse. sad-eyed lOng-faced ami
nal, slightly resembling a sheep as 70
countenance and gait. was somnambu-
iistically ambling down Madison place.
drawing by his gentle effort a staid and
venerable ash wagon. The horse looked
contented. Trent the driver. also calm
and reposeful, appeared 20 be contented.
too
As the wagon started across Pennsyl-
vanla avenue Trent aroused himself
slightly and spoke 10 the horse
Hey you" said Trent; get up, and
get up quick,"
jeremiah slightly increased his pace and
solemnly headed for the car tracks.
Just then the car appeared on the
| horizon. The car was moving at a good
speedy rate, and the conductor. lolllng
negligenuy on the back platform. ap-
peared TO wish II was moving even faster.
AS Jeremiah got within ten feet OF
the car track Trent suddenly discovered
that II he continued az his course he
would be bumped. Attentive at once TO
the possibilities OF the situation. Trent
arose from his seat like Marc Antony
on the Roman forum. and eloQuently told
the equine 10 halt He even called Jere-
miah a fool
jeremiah only shook his head sadly
He had been told to get up. and get ur'.
was bis slogan until he struck an i'm
movable body.
You blamed idjit." roared Trent as
he shook his fist at the animal Don't
you know that that car will hit you IN
two seconds?"
MotOrmRn Was Frantic.
II jeremiah did not know then. he knew
soon afterward
The car, moving swiftly SIN, although
the motorman was rranticaIIy hauling ar
every handy brake. struck him and drop-
ped him on the fender There was n
cracking OF wooden shafts. a clank OF
rending iron, and the whining snarl of
parting leather.
jeremiah seemed deeply surprised and
RULED. With a Wild snort he raised a
lank hind leg and kicked. or tried 10
kick. at the powerful force that carried
him along. He grunted and tried un-
successfully 20 roll over and. falling in
this, he laid down with all iegs unErace-
fully outstretched and whinnied soulfully.
At that moment Trent. who had leaped
from his horseless wagon, ran 10 his
PROSTATE pet and tried 10 help him up.
The conductor ran up. warm and irri-
tated
What does your horse mean by trying
to sneak ride on this line?" he de-
manded.
What do you mean by trying 20 steal
my horse before he's finished his work"
retorted tho Indignant Trent. Il want
you to understand that this Is an old
fashioned horse that amt used 70 riding
on street cars"
He Jumped on my fender and busted
It" yelped the conductor.
Jumped blazes," retorted Trent fero-
ciously He was trying TO do his work
when you, came along and scooped him
UP like he was some dead leaves"
I'd like 10 know who'll pay his fare"
said the conductor.
80 would l." replied Trent; because I
know I amt"
Policeman Arrives.
Policems9 Holmes wandered up and
generally observed that It would be
good idea II everybody moved along.
jeremiah, still angry and ruhled, with
a slight cut on one lank hind leg, glared
savagely at the conductor as he was as
sisted 10 his feet The harness was
roped together and the ash wagon con-
tinued one way, while the car went an
other.
I'll bet It won't be settled" said
Holmes, as he watched the departing