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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24
Patrick Henr,.s Great-Grandson.

When the name Of W II. Caldwell was
called in the City Court at Louisville. KY,
the other day cripple limPed forward.
He was ragged. dirty, and his unsllayen
face. With lis matted beard, was 50 flushed
that il at once showed he was deeply under
tie influence Of liquor. Yet he straight
ed himself upon his clutches. and, if his
form was unsteady. his voice was not.
Y our honor. he began readily. 4 hope
you II let me OF. I'm an old newspaper
editor and a good old Confederate sol
der. "
Mr.. Cardwel. never mind that; you
are disgracing your character as veteran
by getting drank. remarked the Court.
Mr.. Marshall. take that man back t. jail
till he gets sober He is still drunk.
The man began to expostulate. but he
was led away Such a helpless cripple
would have been pitiful if he had not been
50 drunk Cardwell Is a native OF Meek
lenberg county. Va. and ON his mothers
side is a direct descendant Of Patrick Henry.
She WAS the daughter Of one of the orators
sons. Her illustrious grandfather died be-
fore She was born She married A. Card
well, member OF one of the proudest Of
the old Virginia families. Before the war
they were 50 wealthy that one of the family
boosted he could walk in straight line for
two hours without crossing the limits Of
his estate When the var came. young
CardweIl enlisted in Pickett's brigade and
fought in some of Longstreet : battles.
He was 4 mere boy then. and ii the age Of
eighteen received wound in his leg y .ric.
has made him cripple for life. The w-r
swept away all the family wealth, and
when il closed they were as poor a. they
were proud Young Cardwel had fine
education. He had mingled in the best Of
society. had Travelled much and seen much,
but he had come down 70 any work he
could get. He went TO work a. = clerk,
but WAS too intelligent to remain in such a
position long. and finally secured employ
ment on Richmond newspaper Is ! re-
porter At one time lie vas the editor of
the leading paper OF Danville. and held
different positions afterward on other
journals-THe Ioice
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24

Salem was enliyened yesterday by visit
Of the uniformed rank ofthe knights OF Pyth-
las Of Delaware, accompaniedby the officers
Of the Grand Lodge Of that State, which
body is in session at Wilmington. The
visiting delegation marched up Broadway
accompanied by two excellent bands Of
music. and after breaking ranks visited
the glass houses and other points of inter
est. The passage Of the procession up
Broadway caused a stampede from the
Court House, and Judge Reed good-natur-
eddy suspended proceedings to allow those
who wished to depart an opportunity, and
laughingly assented to remark by
Lawyer Sinnickson, that the parade beat
his show for the time being.
Just received. new lot of yard-wide
Shaker flannels for ladies skirts, at E. b.
Humphreys
One bale horse blankets, at G5 cents, just
received at +. b. Humphreys.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24

We have received a copy Of y. ". Aver
& Sons American Newspaper Annual for
1884, published in Philadelphia. Pa. which
contains a carefully prepared list Of all
newspapers and periodicals in the United
States and Canada, arranged by States in
geographical sections, and by towns in alpha
betical order; tables showing how many
newspapers there are altogether in the
country at large or III any Of its great sec
tons; the location, county seat, and popu-
lation Of every county in the United States;
together with much other information val
liable to all classes Of professional and bus
mess men 1t is unequalled for fullness.
correctness, compactness Of statement,
variety and value of contents and freedom
from favoritism or prejudice.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24

On Saturday the Prohibitionists raised a
ST. john and Daniel fiag across Broad
street. near German, Woodbury..
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24

Shawls. all kinds; a single shawl at 81 %;
nice, fnil-size double one at 300 at +. b.
Humphreys
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24

There were 3l3 arrests IN Philadelphia
for drunkenness on last saturday and Sun
day.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24

Bed Comfortahles as low as 81. e5, at +.
b. Humphreys.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24

One bale horse blankets, at IS cents, just
received at +. b. Humphreys
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24

TIE MoxIToi:. woodstown.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

Your attention is called to the fact
that we have resumed work In our ladies
dress making department. Madame Far
rell, who SO successfully had control of
that portion Of our business in the past,
has entire charge again for the coming
season. We will be pleased to see all
our former patrons and others. and can
work to be equal to any done in st. Louis
or New York, or any Of the large cities.
Our stock Of dress goods and silks Is
now complete, and we should be pleased
to have you call and see them. We war
rant our prices to be the same as any
other first-class establishment anywhere.
10-S-l2t HAAS Il OPTENTEIAER.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21
PERSONAL POINTS.
Collected From Hotel Corridors
and Elsewhere.

D.B. Kennedy has returned from Fort
Worth.
Il. Halton. of Braokett ia reoistered nj
the Vance.
mr. In cu... ,Y
Maverick. " '"'
E.A. Wbite n nel pio ,owv.r I. n,
the 81 Ieonard INV '""!ei' 10 AZ
Co,onoI John p.l.u os r,so l..
Mt the Maveriot """ei' vi o'"'ue' 10
w - ,,e
" Z. Manning and wife, of Flores
NJ " 'ne oen'r"i'
M. zoe ana wiie, OF Deming, New
MEXICO, are AT the Menger.
Hon. Z. r. Lane, of la Sale county,
Is registered at the Southern.
Mr. George M. Martin, editor of the
Pleasanton Monitor, is in the city.
NJ. A. McNaupbt and nd Rrocknave
OF Luling, are at the Vance house.
N. II. Wallace, Sheriff of Ataeosa
county, registers at the ST. Leonard
Mr. Sam stsvons Coun,, Sn"nn,"u 81,
Bandera county. is at the Central.
Mr. caoroa Il Iun,o, ..,a,,.
oftbe onean and Irasn.n. "' rnn, hgen.
the MenSer ""' 0'e''e"' 'o"'e' 10 Ut
n p Ev.ns , -,
Richard Kings Santa Gsrtrndo, Sr ~apnah
ia nj the Central commune i""o"'
pov n ~.
Miss Ai,ca rb nDone anu or. s.ePaa1ghter;
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21
RAYS OF LIGHT.
Gathered by Reporters on Their
Tours Through Town.


,s
'ai Oh 'nee's' Du''n's oiooN'
-feuerai court reconvenes to-morro"
morning.
Everything in County court circles
was duh to-day.
North Flores street Is being repaired
by the street forces.
statson hats and nil landing brands Mt
Sheets. Dullnig block.
A horse race Is arranged to come OIL
ut the springs this afternoon.
San Pedro avenue is being repaired
by the street car company's repairers.
Tom Brown says 1t Is not his son
who was arrested for stealing chickens.
One bet of 500 TO SIS was made at
the White Elephant last night on Harry
Cole against Maggioli.
--IIarnlsob A. Baer are now prepared
TO serve coffee. chocolate and oysters In
every stvIe for the winter season. 2I-IIt
At n game of hall Sunday the Dudes
defented The Athletics NV score Of u
10 4 with Mr. Dick Coodbodv as nm
nire.
vo,o man r,ho hos sroo,o w.oo,
ON blaine against Cleveland. saws he Can
not find anv takers. eyen nv Offering
odds
Han ~ Irnso, hos hmm, ,nv,,od IN
.da.a " opsDn naS pe ea ,na,,eu ~, W
win sneak m Main niaza Soturday
nigbt
m. l.. - e.s,,,i ,,,u TAXA
- ~ ,ie" na,,,,s, nhnrcb,
Pnv sro 'H inv,sd rharo wJ}p h he nil Kinds.
of amusemcnts. ssf'
NJ. I.a. Cam t.s ,,-..lsr~
~ w. yya nssrs o H., Presented his
yaLa, ~ .nsk.. Brady and Fred
10, ,,"' Se'ye who will again rattle 1t for
l s~Ssenefit OF the orphans.
A hop will be given tomorrow
evening, October %, Mt Lippe's garden,
commencing at O O'Clock. Friends and
public invited. Admission free. 2l-2t
DIR. Lowry has amputated both
arms OF John Woodruff, who was man
gled by the railway Saturday night, and
says that he thinks the man will re-
cover.
The secopd and Iost ,error,,onoo os
"D,d's Girl, was olven iost niaht 20
fair audience Miss LYLE Nav iIlmer
as the heroine. sueoeeded in con,nrin1
the sympotbIes OF nil.
,,'.,,,,. =. ,,
n, m pupnc 'est Oh lhe Ii"ruem
he given on Alamo nlaza to.nigbt oc.
tober 81 AT 7.a0 o,clncl sharn ,di.a
espeoially invited. If
= g.. 49,. A., r
"A prize light between Mr.. 5. +.
h mGrr,s anu MI M p,,, u printer, is
being aIrangeu. Dom ihe men are very
,Tba affair viii ha t ap n,,at "o 'o'e"oe'
.s,..,.,,
wo Young Pnysicians mere are COZ,
ttbtiuk AuAt oBttihituo III
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21
Special Notices.
See our neckwear for fall,

See our neckwear. for fall,
IO-20-Imo. PANcoAsr & SoN.
Call on Sheets, Dullnig block. 1s-tf
Table board at Central hotel at 81 80
per week. Regular board 81 per day.
Emanuel Abrahams, the Cash Grocer,
is offering the purest straight Whistles
to be found In the city by the Darrell,
gallon or bottle, 200 Commerce street.
Those are nobby checks In ready made
suits, at Panooast q Sons. 10-2O-1mo.
If you want a good trunk, cheap, call
on Sheets, Dullnig block.
Mrs. NJ. +. Case, OF Richmond, Viz
pinia, having decided to locate In San
Antonio, offers her services rs n thor
ough and reliable dressmaker. ladies'
own goods made or furnished and COM
plete fit warranted. Wedding outfits
a specially. No. Sl5 Avenue q. 0-2-w
Call on Sheets, Dullnig block. ls-tf
Look out for the Big Red "a" Best
Patent flour, guaranteed, to be found Mt
CALHOUN Il MEEK's.
Closing out fine shoes at Sheets.
Our custom department is superior
this fall. Finest Of imported and domes-
tic goods. PANCoAsT " son.
The genuine Whitaker ham to be
found only at the Cash Grocery store OF
Emanuel Abrahams, 206 Commerce street
Now, e you or any Of your family are suffer;
| ing with Chile, Remittent or Intermittent
Foyes. Aching OF the Bones, Dullncss, Irrita-
bility. Nervousness. Jaundice, Biliousncss or
any other symptom Of malariai poison. we
AGUE TON u. for, il used according to dlrec-
tions; we, how the result will be success.
.s so.a y u aisteyer. -,.rt
Eyery smoRsei af RI a!riifiS JOKER
Stetson hats and all leading brands at
Sheets, Dullnig block.
FoR relieving and curing all forms Of Con-
Restive aud Nervous Headache, Bilious Head
ache and Sick Headache, keeping the bowels
free and preesseryipg the system in healihfu
stands ahead. Sold by Kalteyer.
Closing out fine shoes Mt Sheets.
Received 200 barrels Red "a" Fancy
Best Full Patent flour, at SO 40; 175 bar
rels Calumet Roller Patent flour, at
So 20 cash. Call ut Calhoun Il Meek's.
Gents fine furnishing goods at Sheets.
Gents fine furnishing goods at Sheets.
fyou want pure Whistles, Wines or
liquors for medicinal use you will have
to call on E.Abrahams, the Cash Grocer.
Hats, everything new for fall, at
1O-20-lmo. PANcoAsT q Sons.
MIR. Juan Manuel Chavez, one OF our
most respectable citizens, has formed a
partnership with Mr.. Naroiso Leal in the
live stock and general commission bust
ness. The firm will be Leal Il Chavez.
The friends of both these gentlemen are
requested to continue their liberal
patronage. 4-2S-Gm
YOuNG MAN. your sweetheart would enjoy
your @ W pany moro IL you would remove the
tobacco smell and stains from your teeth by
using OItIDONTO, only 70 cents a box liquid
and powder, at Kalteyers.
Arrived at the Cash Grocery store OF
Emanuel Abrahams, new smoked Beef,
Tongues, Boneles, Il. Bacon, Milwaukee
Sausage to be sold Mt lowest cash figures,
20G Commerce street.
Look at our show windows.
10-20-lmo. PANCoAsT Il SoS.
Prettiest neokwear at Sheets, Dullnig
block. 10-lS-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

For ready-made clothing and gents
furnishing goods, is at /. wolfson's.
The. greatest variety and the largest
stock to select from. In prices compe-
tition defled. Call and see him before
ways welcome to call and examine
goods and prices, whether you buy or
not. 10-2l-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

The LIGHT Annual and Guide for 1886
Is now In the hands Of the printer. An
edition OF bo0o copies will he printed
The book will be q valuable advertising
medium, and business men desiring
space are requested to send In their
copy early. 9-l0-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

In the shape Of walking cane, will be
presented TO each Of the defeated can
didates securing the lowest vote for an
Office In Bexar county, provided tits
called for within five days after the re-
turns OF the election. +. SHEETS,
Clothier and Gents Furnisher.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

=, The proof Of the pudding is not In chewing
the string, but In having an opportunity to try
the article yourself. @ Schasse 4 Co, Jamts
Clayin, kagland 8 Co.. the druggists have a
free tiial bottle OF DR.. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup for each and every one who is
afflicted with Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Con
sumption or Lung affection.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

| herewith announce to my friends and
the public generally, that have opened
new beer saloon, on the corner of South
Alamo and Areinaga streets. have
fine shady garden attached, and solicit
the patronage Of the public.
9-6-tf JOuN IIuNIn.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

This is to certify that DIR. Zorkowsky,
cured fine horse of tumor for me,
without the use Of knife after several
therefore recommend him to the public
as a thorough veterinary surgeon.
1O-2l-1t GEORGE SCHROEDER.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

Brokers in grain, cotton and provisions,
No. 8 Soledad street. Home office, Gal
weston, Texas; branch offices at San An
tonic, Houston and Fort Worth. 1O-l7tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

A three room store house and lot, cor
ner OF Matamoras and South San Saba
streets, can be bought less than cost. A
splendid stand for grocery or beer
stand. Address Il. b. johnson, LIGHr
Office. 10-27-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

The Arbeiter Verein will give hop
at their hall Sunday night, October %.
by order OF the Committee. 1921
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

The Turner society viii give their an
niversary ball Saturday, October %.
Tickets 81. For members and their in
vited guests (strangers) only. l5-l0t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

In sums Of $1,000 and upwards. Hilton
Il Young, POS West Houston street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

Is the name of an elegant restaurant and
lunch counter, opened ut No. s Soledad
street, by Mr.. Joe Meny, proprietor OF
the well known saloon, "Billy & Joe's."
This restaurant presents most attrac-
tive. appearance, and is supplied with
good cooks, and extra efforts will be
made to please all Its patrons. 10-lS-lt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

Ludwig Mahncke's Popular Garden,
South Alamo street. Last week of the
engagement OF the celebrated Rhenlsh
military band, under the leadership of
Professor II. Stress, royal band master.
Admission % cents. 0-l4-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

to F'V fFaFoIIlIV uUrIVs
OFFICE OF
ST. LEONARD HOTEL, MAIN Plaza, !
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. 1884.
Editor San Antonio Light:
AS desire to make "The st. Leonard
Hotel" a popular resort for stockmen,
where they may enjoy all the substan-
tial comforts Of n ilrst-class hotel, have
reduced my rates to correspond with
the times, to 81 80 and SO per day, and
will be glad to see yourself and friends
whenever you come to town, and will be
on hand to attend to your comfort and
make your stay agreeable. Cars and
stages pass the door. Yours respect
fully, PnINEAs L. LoUNsBERy,
9.19.3m Proprietor.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

lfyou want good trunk, cheap, cal
on Sheets, Dullnig block.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

Prettiest neckwear at Sheets, Dullnig
block. lO-1s-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

Prettiest neckwear at Sheets, Dullnig
block. i0-ls-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

MI membefs OF inc 7. NJ. b. a.
Are requested to attend the meeting
Wednesday, October 20, at 8 O'Clock D..
M, as business Of Importance will come
up for your consideration. 10-2O-3t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

Closing out iIns shoes at sheets,.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-21

ii 0USE TO RRNT-Five rooms and gallery,
III rear San Pedro park and street railway
Rent. SIS. Also part OF house, three or four
rooms on Ninth Street, two blocks from
Avenue G. Apply at No. II Devino building.
10-l1-Gt
Daily Republican., 1884-02-09

The financial record of the present
City Council in such that there should
be general desire on the part Of the
people 10 continue it, From present APP
pearances it looks as if there will be a
sufiiciency of money on hand 10 meet
all the current expenses Of the city, to
pay all claims and bills and there will
be no floating debt left to incUmmode
the succeeding Council Of whatever
politics it may be. Last year the Coun-
Gil was hampered from the start with
overdrawn appropriations and with
twenty thousand dollars Of the funds
belonging 10 the Board of Education
misappropriated. These Deficiencies
had all TO be made good and to do that
required the strictest economy and in
many cases absolute but regretful re-
fusal TO make many needed improve
mentS.
This year the Council has been en-
abled to more fully meet the demand Of
the public though there will not be
enough money to make all the improve
Hlt1lLS dShtil LOT. IL tpbh liutH vi ill'
money appropriated for this year to
make the improvements ordered before
the Republican Council came into
power, a tact that should not be lost
sight of in awarding full credit and
praise where it properly belongs. Now
the question is why should a change be
made in the political aspect Of the pre-
sent city Council ? Why not let well
enough alone? The probabilities are
that next year Republican Council
will be enabled to do still more for the
city than it did last year and this year
A change under these circumstances
would appear ill-advised. II the filling
of a few offices by Democrats, already
ably filled by republicans is paramount
to every other consideration is Of more
importance than economical city gov
eminent, then Of COURSE the Republicans
will have to 20. But will this be- a
sufficient reason in the eyes of the hon
est Taxpayers vi the city why they
should 60? This is the question to be
answered at the next city election.
How will the people answer it ?
Daily Republican., 1884-02-09

Yes t"rday two ,jures disagreed upon
a question Of importance to the people,
and TO large railroad corporation.
Suits were brought in the name Of III"
State by the road commissioners Of Mill
Greek and Brandywinc Hundreds
against the new Baltimore and rhill-
dclpha Railroad on charges Of Obstruct-
ing the public highways. 1t was all"g-
ed in both cases that the company had
in building abutmcnts for bridges en-
croach"d 50 closely upon the public
highway as to nbstruct and cndamg"r
free passage. The cases were ably pre-
scented by the State, and ~ ably defend
ed by the company, but in neither case
was the jury able to agree upon Il YER
dict, and consequently the cases stand
as they did before the trial.
The question is when can jury be
obtained that could agree upon such
matters Of conflicting interests The
people have rights as well as railroads
but in these times Of advanced railroad
ing the people gradually look with much
more favor upon railroads. This il
fully demonstrated in the utter impOSsi.
bility Of getting juries that can agr"'
when matters are brought up that at.
feet a railroad. A railroad case, unles'
it is very aggravated, generally meets
with favor from the average jury, and
hence the difficulty i'll railroad ,jurire
agreeing. It appears TO us that railroad
cases, such as those before our Court
yesterday, should be separated from
the common procedure Of trials by jury,
and should be made cases to be decided
by the court alone, without Il jury
Great wrong may be done to Il commu'
nifty and to railroad corporation too,
and that wrong must continue simply
because twelve men cannot be found
who can think near enough alike on
matters between the people and railroad
corporations.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-09

THE REPUBLICAN took occasion at
the time George Hagany, alias Slim
jim, was arrested upon the mere report
of being thief under the new profess
sional thief act, to say that the law was
unconstitutional, because it was the
privilege of every man to know what
the charges were against him. No
doubt the Court was from the first of
the same way Of thinking. II bt it was
only yesterday that their opinion was
made manifest in quashing the indict-
ment and discharging "Slim JIM"
from custody. The law is no doubt a
good one but it cannot be etfectual if
unconstitutional A little more tinker
ing will be needed to make it hold
water.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-09
1oHN WANAMAKER.

Linen Handkerchief
1850 dozen Children's Col
ored Woven Borders, were
81 per dozen, now 6oc.-
These will be sold only in
dozen quantities.
66S dozen Ladies' Printed
Bordered, were SI.2o, now
6oc. These sold only in
dozen quantities.
500 dozen Boys Woven
bordered, we're s1.2o, now
75c. In lots of half dozen.
$50 dozen Ladies' I6-inch
White, Hemmed,were $3.50,
now 81. In lots of half
dozen.
$50 dozen Ladies Unlaun-
dried, Hemstitched, were
SI.5o, no" 81. In lots OF
halt dozen.
$40 dozen Ladies Printed,
Hemstitched, we're S2.4o,now
SI.5o, now 81. In lots OF
halt dozen.
113 dozen Ladies Printed,
Hemstitched, we're So, now
S2.I6. In lots of halt dozen.
is dozen Ladies' Printed.
Hemstltched, SIC. each to
zoe.
$40 dozen Ladies' Assert
ed Printed and Embroidered,
4oc. each to 25c.
g dozen Ladies Assorted
Printed and Embroidered,
75c. each to soc.
49 dozen Ladies Embrold-
cred, Scolloped and Hem
stitched, SI.25 each to 75c.
20 dozen Ladies' Fine
Embroidered, Scolloped and
f1emstitched, $3.50 to 81.
900 dozen Gentlemen's
Woven Borders and Woven
Plaid Centres, I8c. each to 3
for 25c.
275 dozen Gentlemen's
Plain White, Hemmed, with
colored initials, 1Sc. each to
I2bc. each.
Io4 dozen Gentlemen
Plain White, Hcmmed with
white initials, 25c. each tc
I8c. each.
100 dozen Gentlemen:
Woven Colored Bordercd
Hemstitched, with colorec
Initial, 3oc. each to zoe
each.
"a dozen Gentlemen
Printed. Hemstitched, witt
colored initial, Coo. each tt
37ic. each.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-09

WITHOUT appearing - critics in the
manner of bringing criminal cases be-
fore the court, It strikes US at . casual
glance that IL would be- a matter Of
great convenience to witnesses who are
summoned to appear before the court If
all the little petty cases could be heard
first 1t sometimes don't take more
than ten minutes to try such cases, and
if they are put off until the close Of the
court the witnesses will have been com.
pelled to hang around until they are
called. The consequences Of this delay
in the trial Of petty larceny cases is that
rather than be compelled TO stay at
court week or more waiting for little
case of theft to come up, the prosecuting
if business man, refuses after
wards to have such cases prosecuted.
He would prefer to let the thief escape
and bear his loss rather than lose
more valuable time in attending Court
If he could possibly avoid it.