The detectives then yielded, and the professional gentlemen and the
   reporters were accommodated.

   Mr. Dix then called the cases.

   Mr. Molloy—­I appear with Mr. Heron, Q.C., on behalf of J.J.  Lalor.

   Mr. Crean—­I appear for Dr. Waters.

   Mr. John Martin—­I appear on behalf of myself.

   Mr. Crean—­I understand there is an impression that Dr. Waters has
   been summoned, but he has not.

   Mr. Dix—­If he appears that cures any defect.

   Mr. Crean—­I appear on his behalf, but I believe his personal
   attendance is necessary.

   Mr. Dix—­Does anyone appear for Mr. Scanlan?

   There was no answer.

   Mr. Murphy, Q.C.—­I ask whether Dr. Waters and Mr. Lalor appear in
   court.

   Mr. Molloy—­My client Mr. Lalor, is in court.

   Mr. Crean—­I believe my client is not in court.

   Mr. Murphy, Q.C.—­I will prove the service of the summons against Dr.
   Waters.  If there is any defect in the summons it can be remedied.  I
   will not proceed against any person who does not appear.

   Mr. Dix—­Am I to take it there is no appearance for Dr. Waters or Mr.
   Scanlan?

   Mr. Crean—­I appear for Dr. Waters.  I believe he is not in court.  It
   was stated in the newspapers that he was summoned, but I am
   instructed he has not been summoned at all.

Mr. Murphy, Q.C., then proceeded in a careful and precise address to state the case for the crown.  When he had concluded, and was about calling evidence, the following singular episode took place:—­

   Mr. Dix—­You only proceed against two parties?

   Mr. Murphy—­I shall only proceed against the parties who
   attend—­against those who do not attend I shall not give evidence.

Mr. John Martin—­If I am in order I would say, to save the time of the court and to save the public money, that I would be very glad to offer every facility to the crown.  I believe, Sir, you (to Mr. Murphy) are the crown?

   Mr. Murphy—­I represent the crown.

   Mr. Martin—­I will offer every facility to the crown for establishing
   the facts both as to my conduct and my words.

   Mr. A.M.  Sullivan—­I also will help you to put up some one, as you
   seem scarce of the accused.  I have been summoned myself—­

   Mr. Dix—­Who are you?

Mr. Sullivan—­My name is Alexander M. Sullivan, and, meaning no disrespect to either of the magistrates, I publicly refuse even to be sworn.  I was present at the funeral procession—­I participated in it openly, deliberately, heartily—­and I denounce as a personal and public outrage the endeavour to degrade the national press of this country by attempting to place in the light of—­

   Mr. Dix—­I cannot allow this.  This is not a place for making
   speeches.  I understand you are not summoned here at all.