Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-14
How Thurman Acquitted Himself.
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Thurman's stories are undoubtedly like
George Washington's; but years ago he had
habit that also resembled another Of WASH
ington's and even went so far as to suggest
the far-famed army in Flanders" The
writer recalls an incident which happened
while the great Ohio senator was living in
Chillicothe, in the days when that severe
school teacher and p:ous church member,
William d Weseon, was mayor Of the IAN
Gent metropolis as Chillicothe, the first cap
ital OF Ohio, is sometimes called.
Mr. Wesson was severe disciplinarian
and after having governed the first society,"
bad boys Of the city, including two wild
brothers of Mrs. President Hayes, for term
of years, he was elected mayor. Elated
with his elevation, Mr. Wesson looked upon
all the inhabitants as pupils, to be watched
and punished. Under his influence the city
council passed an ordinance against swearing
and all possible forms Of profanity. and
many luckless lawyer or doctor was
mulcted in fines for careless oaths Mt the rate
of 81 a word. One day Mr.. Wesson had a
friendly conversation with Thurman for an
hour. Soon after which he sent Thurman
judgment of fines tsl7 for fifteen oaths, and
costs Of prosecution. Thurman yielded him
self in arrest and went with Marshal Bratton
to Mayor NELSON'S Office. May 1t please
your honor said Thurman, a am lawyer
and wish to appear in my own defense"
The court is willing to hear you" said
the mayor in most earnest gravity.
Il move you to set aside this Judgment,
because q man cannot be tried for crime I'M
less he be present in person or by COUNSEL
You are right" said Wesson, "the judy
ment is set aside, but the crime will cost you
more, because we will now have the trial
nAll right" said Thurman, al am ready TO
proceed with the ease. l know the indict-
ment But where are the witnessesYo
ave need no witnesses. Mr.. Thurman, for
you know you swore those fifteen ooths and
that heard you So it's lido talk about
witnesses"
We'll, then, may it please your honor, I
move 70 quash the Indictment Because,
first, man cannot be made to criminats
himself, and. second. judge Of q court can
not appear before himself as witness"
"You are right, Mr.. Thurman, the indict-
ment is quashed and the case dismissal
He was never troubled after this for his
freedom Of speech
A New Way TO Buy . Horse.
Tho Turf, Field and Farm says that pro.
vious to the $4,000 race at Hartford, J. D.
Ripley requested Charles H. Raymond to
put price on the gray gelding, Phil Thomp.
son, who was entered for the purse and was
regarded as having good chance to win.
Mr.. Raymond declined, but said that he
would entertain an offer. Mr.. Ripley 70
marked in an of hand way, Il will give you
do,,hle what vou Maid Da yid Ronnar for h;s
half interest in the horse" Say double ano
5000 additional, and the horse is your"
sNo, but ] will make it $1,000 Mr.. Ray
mond reflected q moment and then 70
marked, 81 will take it." IAN right, now
tell me what you paid David Bonner for his
half interest" ''What, you do not know"
NO." well, it was $500 The devil,
you say. Then owe you e1s, 00an
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