Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-20
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rich, fertile, grassy valley of the old
Schoharie. It is sunk deep among
the highlands, far back in remote
corner, behind the blue Catskllls.
The Judge has tosubmit to being lion
lied a little as we draw near the end
of the Journey; for justice of the Su-
preme Court of the state of New York,
on his way to hold circuit in this
slumberous valley, always find him
self an exceedingly great man. The
little hotel at Schoharie has been
dreaming of him and of the coming
circuit for weeks past. The lawyers
and people from all parts of the
county are waiting to do homage to
the Supreme Court and to his honor
The fat OF the land has been gathered
in at the hotel to feed the court and
the multitude who come to the county
seat for justice
When we reach the nearest rail
road station and step off the cars, our
eyes discover a large, old-fasliloned
carriage and pair of magnificent
grays drawn up in state ready to re-
ceive us. The alert hotel proprietor
has come all the way from his house
to greet us, and his CHEEKY voice says:
This way, judge, with your friend, if
you please. y
After dinner we repair TO the court
room. A case of little consequence
IS called, disposed of in a trice, and
the next one called.
The prosecuting officer says, May
it please the court we must see about
this man who refuses to support his
wife. 1t is matter for our city au-
thorities, of course, but there are cir
cumstances which
A small, active attorney from the
city springs to his feet, and interrupt
ing, says, IF the court please, | APP
pear i'm this case The learned and
ingenious gentleman need not explain
how he gets this matter here. 1t is n
proceeding that ought not to be toler
ated anywhere. This man that the
prosecuting officer talks about is Geo
Wilson, and he is hardly fifteen years
old. -
The Judge Whisper with the as
sociate justices of the county, who sit
with him, and then says Where is
the accused let hina be brought for
ward
Stand up, George says his coun-
sell
A dandyish, sprjghtly little fellow,
tastilv dressed in handsome clothes
from the city, with bright face, light
clustering curls, and blue eyes, jumps
mp and stands before the court.
"Wont take care of his wife heyl'
saws the Judge, with an amused smile.
The girls and women III the gallery
lean forward with their mouths half
open and litter A light breeze from
the meadows back Of the court house
came in at an open window, and losses
Georges light curls very prettly.
IF your honor please says the
prosecuting officer in a solemn voice,
this man hess persiStently refused and
entirely neglected to support this
woman, although proceedings have
been taken against him.
"What woman. where is his wife,
inquiries the Judge, interruptmg
A brighteyed and prettilydressed
little girl is sent forward from the
back seats, and comes and stands by
George. 4 glance at her face reveals
the fact that she may be fifteen, but
she is very petite for SO many years.
AS they stand together George takes
hold of her dress, pulls ii, and whis-
pers to her. The little girl beauty Jerks
away coquettishly and viii not look
at him.
Now your honors, look at these
lts, "a t.,YA,
imploringly. Is this case to bring
before Supreme Court of the State of
New York This boy, who is we'll con
nectcd and respectable, has been kept
i'm Jail two weeks on tins charge His
relatives, who are I'M good clrcum-
stances in the city, are of course very
much annoyed by these proceedings.
The bovcame out here into the country
one sunshiny day and was eutrapped
into this marriage,
The prosecuting otliCerrepleS sharp
IN To tins and a discussion springs ny
which continues for ten minutes
Meanwhile. the two children are ap
parently making up their quarrel
Lucy begins to whisper to George
and they sit down close together in
two chairs handed them 10y counsel
Georges light Curls look very pretty
as he mods his approval of what Lucy
is saving to HIM Instead of listeuu-
TO tile counsel, an are slyly watchu.
the manmuvcrine of this little pair o.
robins. George makes advances anC
Lucy chirps and twltters IN a very be
witchne way Counsel. i'm whispers
compare them TO tho Babes in th
Wood. As the prosecuting othcertul
inmates and thundcrs, the little rc
nance in progress just ii rear Of hi
position is lhe real subject to whicI
the court directs its attention Tn
nudge ON tic sly, is absorbed in til
way Georgia manages the making "a
aud i observing how the little beaut