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Show JUDGE HART'S HEART APPARENTLY TOO SOFT LONG BEACH, Cal., July 24 .The tondor heart of Justice Hart was touched 3'esterday by tho appeal made to him by Robert Young, a young man' accused of forging a cheek for a small amount, which was cashed at a local bank-. Tho prisoner, whilo admitting the of-feuse, of-feuse, claimed' there were extenuating circumstances, and so earnestly did he present his cause that Justice 'Harf decided de-cided to lot him off, provided he would pay the costs, amounting to $9. The young mau proviptly drew his check for the amount and was free. Later when Justice Hart presented the check for payment at the bank he was mot with the dreadful words. "No funds." Young was not to be found last night. .Justice Hnrt would be pleased to meet him. |