The Washington times., 1909-05-17

- old mans white head lhal
brought order out of the COM
motion in the Office. when DR..
Jordan modestly suggested that he
would like to confer with Squire Bald
win. At any rate, even the sneering,
angry lawyer Cor the prisoner ceased
his remarks and gave attention to the
old man who now occupied the center II
the stage.
Jim was possibly the most astonished
member Of the audience ever the atti-
tude his friend had taken. and he waited
eagerly for developments.
II was rather a serious matter to be
accused of aiding in the abduction of a
three-months-old baby. but irrespective
of the circumstantial evidence against
him, connecting him with the gypsy
prisoner whom he had captured the
night before, he falt confident that his
Innocence would be shown.
'I suppose" began DR.. Jordan, that
ii would be more according to law If
should be sworn"
The justice duly administered the
oath, and the old man Of medicine took
the witness chair
We've got reason TO believe, Mr..
Alton and L. he began, that
"Just moment. doctor" and Jim
stepped forward. Il think 1t would be
wiser to have the spectators leave the
room If your plan makes it necessary
TO tell anything of a private nature"
Young man." interrupted Squire
Baldwin severely. you evidently don't
understand that this here's a court of
justice. Its proceedIn's air public an
nobody can't be elected"
But. your honor persisted Jim.
"they do it in New York sometimes"
This amt New York. young man.
They do lots o. things down there that
Chanton amt come 20 yet. We amt
got no monopolies er trusts here an we
amt goin' ter heve no new tangled ex-
clusion parties either. Witness, pro-
ceed."
Alton was taken aback by the vehe-
nence of the squire's words; but he
was determined that the secret of the
situation at the Gordon house should
not become public property. SO ne
spoke again.
''Ther rnay 1 say to the doctor that
] would much rather suffer the sus-
picicn OF being connected with the pris-
oner than have our private matters
discussed here?'
Young man." and the justice reached
beneath the dusty mass OF papers on his
desk for the gavel he had once pos
sessed. "ye air I'm danger o. receivin'
the reprimand O. the court. Keep quiet
ard let the witness have his say. Be
sides" he added as an afterthought,
''the honorable court is Interested"
Its all right. JIM" said the doctor
reassuringly. Il can trust 10 my long
acquaintance with 81 here not to be
compelled TO say any more than is
necessary. As I was saying. we've got
reason 70 believe
But Black now interposed his objsc-
ton. having an idea that the doctors
confident manner threatened TO destroy
his own good case against Jim.
In the interest OF my client" he be-
gan. 81 will have to object TO the wit
ness testifying what he has reason to
believe. II he can state any facts
which are relevant well and good, but
otherwise his remarks are immaterial."
Disgust was on the face Of the old
justice. as he looked at Black.
Ssnce when.'' he said. with sarcasm
fnimitable, has counsel for the defense
ben the jedge O. the relevancy o. testi-
mony. Amt the court got to hear what
the witness hes TO say before II kin pass
on thst question? AS the court before
remarked the court is Interested. Pro-
ceed, well-known and respected wit
ness"
I'VE have reason 20 believe" repeated
tho old man. that this prisoner came
u the Gordon place, where Mr.. Alton
says he captured him. for the purpose
or leaving a message for the house
hold"
Il move 10 strike the testimony out, :"
cried Black, beginning TO see the direc-
tion in " hich the doctors testimony
wai tending.
'The courts interest is una5ated." +"
from Squire Baldwin. Motion denied"
What has all this to do with the
case, anyway cried Black.
The squire looked sharply ever his
spectacles.
The matter is stln in statu quo."
he said.
Now. continued DR.. Jordan, Mr.
Alton told me this morning before court
opened all about the fight. and I knew
the reason he was on the watch: bat as
I understood him ne did not apprehend
he gypsy until he had had an oppOr-
tunity 10 approach the front door and
accomplish his mission"
Tho court would Ike 70 know. DR..
Jordan" interrupted Squire Baldwin,
why the man didn't mail the mes
sage II that wuz his purpose"
Il would prefer not 70 say" replied
tho doctor. III the court Will grant me
that indulgence.
"Aii or nothing" muttered Black
The court viii exercise its judicial
discretion an so do" and the justice
attended momentarily to the cusDidor
by hic side.
Now do not know" went on the
old man, whether Mr.. Alton has made
any investigator oT not. but II u had
secured TO him / imagine that he would