The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1883-06-16
A VISION OF LONELINESS.
Which Caused Justice Massey to
Blush and Made a Stir in the
Court Room.

New YORK, May 29.-Justice Massey
sat upon the bench Tuesday morning with
the air of stole. He had evidently been
studying the details of the Brooklyn Bridge
and the magnitude of the undertaking and
and the perfect adjustment of every mat
erial that entered into its construction had
SO impressed his judicial mind that he was
lost to the lackaday subjects Of every day
life.
But he was destined to have broughtskw
fore him for judicial decision subject that
to the lay mind is as incomprehensible as
the great bridge--that is the ways and
thoughts OF woman.
Lizzie Marsters, !" he called, as he mech
anically picked out paper from among a
the heap before him.
Officer Shaughnessy with an air of gallan-
~ that would have ma dea '.dude" knock
his brainsout against stone wall, in sheer
jealousy, brought before his Honor q
charming little woman, dark complexion
ed, whose coal black hair was arranged in
wavelets across the front part of her head,
and caught in a beautiful Grecian coil be-
hind When she smiled she displayed
teeth whose pearly whlteness and even
ness were simply enchanting. She was at
tired in magnificent suit of cardinal
velvet, set off with rich gems, and beau
tiful golden chain to which was attached
a handsome locket, in the centre of which
like star cleaned diamond. The ap-
pearance of this vision ofloveliness destroy
ed all the magistrates visiona Of the bridge,
and its palenlatioEs upon. it's method OF con-
stIuction. 1t apparently made him forget
that Thursday was opening day, and he
had not yet received a ticket of invitation
Court Jester Kramer, who admires all
that is beautiful in nature, inyeluntarily
uttered an exclamation of admiration,
causing his Honor to frown upon him,
"Whati is the cause Of this lady's presence
in court?" asked the Justice, never dream
ing she was there upon criminal charge.
cit is bigamy, your honor" said the off,
] Ger.
"What, is bigamy 90 exclaimed the mag
istrate in surprise.
s'Well, don't wonder at it," said the
Court Jester s'She is beautiful enough to
induce dozen men to marry to her, and''
Here the speaker caught the eye of the
Cour bent upon him, and he relapsed inte
sf1eI7Cc.
s'Who makes the char, against her"
asked the magistrate.
IT do" said handsomely. dressed man,
bearing the appearance of merchant
well to do in this worlds goods. II charge
her with having three other husbands be-
sides myself
"What is your name? ?' asked the justice.
George Marsters,' was the answer.
"And who are the others who claim the
same relation?" questioned the magistrate.
ssTheir names are Lee, Peckhold, and
Fred Marsters," said the complainant.
"What have you to say to the carge?"
asked his Honor of the charming woman,
who he evidently could not believe had
committed such a terrible crime against
society.
Il plead not guilty. she answered in
her most charming manner, 'sand desire
an adjournment, to procure lawyer"
'sYou shall haye time,' said his Hon
or, evidently relieved to think that some
time would be given him for reflection
over the case. "Can you furnish $500
| bonds To apDear for trial ?''
81 can easily" she said; and SO she prov
ided the bonds to appear Oh the adjourned
/ day