The daily sentinel., 1910-07-15
CITY ATTORNEYS
!. TRAVESTY ON
p JUSTICE
DOES TRIPLE STUNT

The versatility of the city attorney
mas ever been matter OF comment
IN tins neck o woods, but even his
most admiring friends would have
been electrified had they witnessed
kSE Bucklin's triple stunt in police
fIrt this morning when he acted as
attorney witness and at
'/|uey for the defense all at the same
tIme.
n This remarkable demonstration
4 was given when w. G. Henry. the
/ ocialist street haranguer. was called
lfor trial on the charge of using pro-
fame language during his argument
yesterday afternoon and evening.
officer Toupain had a list of a hun
derd witnesses who would testify as
20 the fellows disgusting language to
the great crowds which the celebra-
tion and carnival had attracted to the
streets.
When Henry was asked to plead he
said he did not know what was con
tsidered profanity. and the ordinance
Sook was produced for his enlight-
Anment After perusing the law he
said that he guessed he was guilty
Then 1t was that Mr.. Bucklin per-
tormed for the edification of the
court and spectators.
With pathos in every infection of
his voice Mr.. Bucklin addressed the
court in substance as follows:
May it please the court, | would
like to say that | think this man
should be assessed the minimum pen
atty | heard a small part of his
address. and while it was punctuated
with profanity, yet | do not believe
there was anything malicious in his
remarks. He seemed moved by mis-
led enthusiasm or undue zeal. What
he said was more to attract attention
to himself than to hurt anybodyy's
feelings-I don't think it is neces-
NY to call any witnesses. So | again
urge the very lowest minimum fine. -
His faltering tongue ceased and there
was solemn hush throughout the
court room. The mayor wiped his
glasses and asked the defendant if
he had anything to say in his own
behalf.
Feelingly did Mr.. Henry pay tri-
butte to his champion and defender.
There was real gratitude in his de-
meanor and words when he replied:
No, your honor | can add nothing
to the appeal made by the city at
torney. He has pleaded my case so
well and eloquently that there is
nothing more that can be said" 1t
was then up to the mayor.
We'll, q said he, "all | can do is to
fine you the minimum. at the prose-
cutting attorneys request. and that
will be five dollors, which with
$1,000 costs will amount to $500.
Are you ready to pay the fine?"
''Nn gnniDliSt
will lay it out in jail first" defiantly
exclaimed Henry. The court then
ordered him into the care of Fire
Chief Phillips, who started away with
him. 1t was al this point that w. W
Goodman. brother socialist to the
defendant. got busy. There was a
whispered consultation, and the may
or countermanded his order for
Henry's commitment. for Goodman
had agreed to go surety for Henry's
fine.
The general impression seemed to
be that the least Attorney Bucklin
could do. would be to have his
clients. Henry's. remarks engrossed
and framed. and then hung in con-
spicuous place in his office For
rarely has such magnificent tribute
been paid a lawyer by an accused
man. OF course there are some who
suggest that "Rosalind and
Orlando" scene might be effected. and
that the city poles be ornamented
even as was the famous grove of
Arden. by placards setting forth Mr..
Henry's appreciation of Mr.. Bucklin.
1t is said that Henry has threat
ened to send a few hot ones across
for the benefit of Officer Toupain
this evening on the street corner.
But Toupain declares that if the fell
low usss improper language there
will be no unnecessary delay in the
aforesaid Henry being carted off to
the bat cave. Mayor Todd has also
warned Henry that repetition of
the offense will meet with severe
penalty.