Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-08

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out.
When their glance rested on the new
woodbox and arrow of strange but fresh
galvanized iron spittoons, filled, with
sawdust, they were made painfully
aware that lightning had struck some
where.
As the interesting hour drew near
the more impatient ones gathered
around to keep a close run Of the pro-
ceedings,
Ball opens by jim in a bell ringing
act one time two motions. Ora gives the
clock a send of. General comparison
OF watches to see whether his watch was
right. Unanimous conclusion that it
was not. Too fast by several minutes.
Court room begins to fill. Those that
have a good seat keepit. and those who
have not, hunt for the same. Bar be-
gins TO I'LL. General ha~ndshaking act
with chin music al libitum. Legal
gentlemen begin to shuttle papers and
glance sideways at their a~dyersaries as
if trying to guess whether they were
ready for trial. Spectators accumu-
lating.
His Honor arrives.
Rewey a triile nervous but digni6ed,
walks over to listen to suggestion. The
Judge minus the nervousness and Dig
nifty in geometrical progression to
Rewey makes his suggestions and takes
his seat on the woolsack, alias the green
plush easy back. Charly Orion some
what shaky but held down by Hurstpre-
pairs for the woes to come.
Everybody having become settled and
the last fifth man crowded into the seat
that was only made foi four, the, scene
changes.
''Mr, Sheriff open the Court
Hear ye, Hear ye'' floats out over an
audience SO still hat you could hear an
Engield musket go off, and the legal
bark floats out into the bay of trouble.
The court his intention to
be governed strictly by the rules of the
circuit court in all cases. Calendar
called.
Attorneys not supplied with this in
dispensible piece of property which, in
honor of the occasion, are decorated
with 4 red ribbon. Ribbon not intended
b - . a tn,o =. apNb1an, k+to,,,.
all take one.
Bell of Platteville is the first to adj
dress the court in its Judicial capacity.
Bell gets through the business grace
fully on one leg.
More of the same in response to the
cases called, by other attorneys.
Orton, of Darlington, draws the first
autograph from his honor on an order.
First order of the court made for con-
tinuance OF suit of II. Robbins VS. NJ.
& st. p. r.
Thirteen cases left after the slashing
bee is over, to be tried by jury. Jury
men among the spectators look re-
lieved. $50
Orion scores first motion before the
court and makes his point. All serene
thus far.
Attorney at the reporters elbow points
out that most of cases on calendar are
old eases. Platteville not lucky enough
to have any new nes in stock.
Orion would like an order from the
court suppressing Bell for writing such
apoor hand. Chorus of approval from
the boys,
Motions become general along the
line. Bad day for long winded ex-
plantations.
A legal gentleman from abroad, with
more impetuosity than taste attempts to
instruct the court and recommends a
course Of procedure based ON practice
elsewhere. The court of the opinion it
a decide the case and sits down gently
on the gentleman, who looks Disguised.
More motions. General approval OF
the courts Observation-Disclosures and crisp
manner of dealing. No chance for
business to dodge off into odd orner
Influx OF illegal minds which have been
cooling off in Preston s%now-drifts to the
obvious disadvantage of the drift.
''Howdy" all round.
More motions.
Judge Mills addresses the court and
affords sentimental observers a chance
to get off something about whirligig of
time and a puff for republican institu-
tons Good chance for Latin quota
ton about something fugit.
Everything comes to an end, even
motions, aud the calling of jury COM
mences.
First twelve strike a bee line for the
cane seat chairs, as viii Mac. cheeks
them off while the remainder have to be
content with hard benches.
No grand jury, good idea says some
body. Sentiment generally echoed.
Two iurymen absent without leave.
Room for extensive explanations from
the dclinquents. Twenty-six corralled
and given a few words of advice by his
honor.
Attempts made to secure a case that
can be tried Immediately. Disappoint-
ment, Court gives it up, lawyers ditto.
Hours of court announced as from
half-past eight in the morning to twelve
and from half-past one to six in the
afternoon.
Court adjourned and all assemble to
compare notes. General tone of APP
prevail of the new occupant of the bench.
Judge Orion says he will bear out the |
most ardent expectations of his fticnds.
Cases OF the afternoon a good test. All
agree that his honor bore himself right |
well in the tournament of the afternoon.
Exuent every body with a warm feeling
at the heart. the stragglers being closely
followed by the deputies who, keep an
eye on the reporters, the upright as
usual having to bear the sins of the
guilty.
TIE IVEY CASE CONTINUED