Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-10-24
a Woman on the Bench.


CHEYENNE, October !.
Ny last gave in brief the history of the
passage of the Wonan's Suffrage act in Wy
oming. will now give some Of the practical
workings Of woman suffrage ard woman Of
icehoding. The first action taken under tho
provisions of this law was the appointment by
the Secretary, rs acting Governor, Of Mrs.
Esther Morris, of South Pass City, as JUS
tce OF the Peace for SweCtwatCr county
Mrs. Morris qualified, "rcmittel the usual lcc
ofSj" to the Secretary, and entered upon tho
duties of her Office. Nothing unusual occur
red for some days; everybody was satisfied
with the new Justice, and the Justice with
everybody One day, however, the wine Of
bitterness was mixed in her cup Of bliss, aud
Notwithstanding her wOwanly aud wi!c!y
feeling, she was compelled to drinl; it. Her
bcucr.haIi, who WIS now left in charge Of the
domestic department Of fthc firm, had, prcTior5
to his retirement to the sweets Of domestic
life, occasionally taken social glass with his
friends. Taking advantage Of the weakness,
some friends waited upon Mr. Morris one day,
and having made Mr.. Morris jruu!:, I'D him
into breach OF the peace, then FASTENED t2
the csQure's Office end lodged complaint
with her Honor against her ilonOfs "hcgc
lord and MASTER" that used to be, and de-
mandcd warrant FOR his arrest Mrs. Jus.
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