The Little Girl Identifies Assailant

Charles H. Asmun, who was arrested Oct. 10 for enticing little Ruby Patterson to his room the previous evening, was brought before Justice Doty Friday morning and testimony was taken which would substantiate the charge alleged if it be proved. Not until recently was the testimony of a child allowed, when a statue was passed to the effect that a child under ten might be allowed to testify if in the opinion of the magistrate the child was telling the truth. Justice Doty allowed little Ruby's testimony today. The child is the daughter of James R. Patterson, a senior law student, and is peculiarly attractive. She has large sorrowful eyes and yet a liveliness about her manner that is decidedly winning. 

The defendant wished to hold the examination over until 1p.m., when it was expected that his father would arrive, but he did not appear so Asmun was held to the circuit court, December term, with $1,000 bonds and two sureties.

The touching incident of the examination was when the little child was told to identify the charged man. She went down the aisle and then coming back pointed her finger at Asmun, saying, "That is the naughty man."