The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-18
Doc Carlisle Shows How to Execute q Writ of Detinue
Fly CHAs. II. MANDY

Captain, as you have been elected to the ancient and honorable office of con stable, an office that dates back to the time of King Somebody other, it is up to you to familiarize yourself, at the ear Hest possible moment, with the duties of the office, which are many and various Therefore, if you will accompany me to one of the suburbs. l will demonstrate to you the proper way to serve a writ of detinue, how to seize the property desig- hated and what disposition to make of it pending the decision of the court
 Thus spake J. D. Carlisle, the doughty and rotund constable of Precinct 5i, widely known as "Doc,' to Capt. J. M. Tuck, the constable-elect of Precinct 3i, In his hand he held writ of detinue issued yesterday by Judge John Mac. Queen of the county court of misde- meanors, commanding him to take pos session of certain piece of property, then in possession of one James Hogan. the said property being claimed by Lee kornegay.
 The Hogan establishment is located in West IGnd and thither the two officers departed to put into effect the mandate of the court. On the way out Doc gave the captain many valuable pointers on the serving of legal processes and warned him against the many pitfalls that beset bonded officers.
 Suppose 1 execute this writ, just to get my hand in," suggested Captain Tuck.
 Nay, nay, captain" replied Doc. With me on the scene it might not be proper, 1 will serve the paper myself.
 Arrived at their destination they wero cordially received by MT. Hogan, who. by the way had no property rights in the article to be seized, it having been ieft in his possession by third party, hence he could not give it up without due pro cess of law
 Showing his authority for making me seizure, Doc asked to see the property in question and in wire fenced en- closure he was shown beetle-browed' bristling, brindle bulldog, whose displeas- ure at being confined was painly eVi- denced by his barred teeth, gleaming eyes and the restless roaming around the con fines of his pen
 When Doc saw the ferocious aspect or what he had to seize, his ardor to give a demonstration of official duty percep- tbly waned, and turning to Cap TucK' he said:
 Captain, to show you I am good fellow, I will forego executing this writ; I think the experience you will get Ill this instance will be most valuable in iu- ture. Go in and seize the property
 Captain Tuck was visibly affected as he replied: Doc I am so afraid that your kindness will cause your death from enlargement of the heart, that l must re- spectfully decline your most generous ol- fer"
 So after a brief council of war they decided in union there was strength, anu they both decided to assist each other in the seizure. They entered the pen boldly: that is to outward appearances and somewhat cautiously approached the dog.
 'Whats the matter old fellow, sa'u Doc addressing the canine in his most wheedlng manner.
 "B-r-r-r-r-r-r," replied the dog In his own language, and to emphasize his re marks he made spring at the officers and landed-where they had stood sec ond before. for by the time the dog hlt the ground. his would-be captors had scattered due east and west, Doc taking the fence with the ease of trained ath- lete. while the captain passed thronsh the gate at a clip that would have wen him fame on any race track
 The dog chased them around the iol several times and only the fact that they were widely separated kept them 1roia