The Osceola times., 1884-07-19
COCET NOTES.

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"a bills of indictment.
1t is pretty safe to say that about
one half the business before this term
of the Circuit Court came from the
lower end OF the county.
The case of the State against Mr..
Lumley was continued for the rea-
son that Joseph Hudgins, the man
whom he shot, was unable to appear;
In fact, is lying very low, and dai-
ly expected to die from the effects
of his wounds.
The prompt and energetic man
ner of disposing of the cases on the
docket by Judge Cate was the sub
iect of general remark by the SOW
creigns during the week. lie is ev-
identity the right man In the right
place.
The lawyers complain at the scare
ity of money at this term of Court,
and besides the enervating influence
of the heat at this season, offer this
as an excuse for wanting tho Courts
held in the Spring and Fall seasons,
when money is flush.
Notwithstanding the many inter
esting cases which came up for trial,
and the oratory and eloquence dis
played by the lawyers, the excessive
heat was too much for many in the
auditorium. As many as half a
dozen men were seen soundly snooz-
ing on the benches at one time.
Mai. Jno. C. Palmer came up
Tuesday night and before he had
been in the Court room an hour
Wednesday morning, he had whit
tied up bushcl basket full of cedar
shavings. Capt. Chas. Bowen has
surrendered to the Major the belt as
the champion whittier of Arkansas.
AS the case of the state against
Baldie Taylor was called up, mem
ber of the bar not understanding the
style of tho case, called for a re-
statement; his Honor, with an eye
fixed on our friend George, proclaim
ed, "The State of Arkansas, against
Badly Thomason," Association Of
ideas you know. 1t is needless to
say, our friend smiled and the audi
encc likewise.
"May it please your HONOR" said
the attorney in a low pleading tone
of voice, Cease No., State against
Mr.. Blank, we would like to submit
to the Court, and plead guilty"
Judge-"What is the nature of
the caseg"
Atorncy-"Just little game
your Honor"
Judge-"Very good, the Court
will enter fine of ten dollars"
Offender No. 2, who has no coun-
sel--"l desire to submit on the same
charge and plead guilty"
Judge-sVery well, the same a
mount will be entered up against
YOU SO.
Offender No. 3, who in still
lower tone of voice, whispered,
"Your Honor, ! am in the same box,
and want to submit my case"
Judge-"Very good, the same
fine will be entered against you, Sir.
Gentlemen ! appreciate the candor
which is oe so much assistance to the
Court in expcditing the business be-
fore it, Mr.. Sheriff lin loud tone
of voice. you will take charge of
Mess. Blank, Blank, and Blank and
hold them in custody until they
have satisfied the docket by paying
\d,eir fine" the air in the Court
room suddenly became intensely
Impressive when stack of palm leaf
ias were distributed.
Just after Court adjourned last
Monday evening, Mr.. Ben ii. Bac-
chus suddenly dropped to the floor,
IN the Court house, from sheer ex-
. hausllon. Restorativcs administer
ed by aDoctor who happened to be
near at hand brought him to. One
can't be too careful during this
, hot weather, not to over-tax himself.
Close oppressive heat in the shade,
is frequently as fatal as the rays of
: the MONDAY sun.
Too many little misdcmeanor
eases before the Circuit Court
cases that ought 70 have been set
tied in the justices court. Let the
people see to it that they elect men
as Justices of the Peace who will
} not shrink from investigating petty
oilenscs, which come within their
jurisdiction for fear Of BLASTING their
future political prospects. The
county can't afford this kind Of mon
keying.
Maj. r. ID. Brown, Of Randolph
County, Candidate for the Office of
Prosecuting Attorney of this District
came up Thursday evening and de-
voted himself TO getting acquainted
with the people of this county. As
he was making a still hunt we can't
say how he succeeded.
Maj. w. S. Draper, prominent