Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1886-02-17

win impunity invariably led TO the
preparation of the greater crimes. 1t
was therefore not to be permitted to
select what laws we will enforce and
what We will not enforce, nor will
safety and honest discharge Of duty
tolerate the use Of courts of justice as
mere machines to acquit criminals.
The mistaken mercy and sickly sentI-
mentality on the part of courts and
Juries in the treatment of those who
violate the law Of the land, must yield
to the stern discharge of a sworn
duty under the law. Those who are
charged with the enforcement of the
law cannot escape the responsibility
OF their position. The practice of car
rying concealed weapons was severely
animadverted upon, and the law re-
lating to this ofiense brought clearly
to the minds Of the jurors, as also the
crime Of selling liquor to minors.
The jury were instructed that their
Jurisdiction extended over all felonies
and misdemeanors committed within
the county and under certain condi-
tions enlarged. Instruction was given
as to the class of evidence to be re-
ceived and the manner of taking it,
and the jury were cautioned to con-
duct their deliberations with the
greatest care to the end that the guilty
may receive the punishment due
them, and the innocent be relieved
from the disgrace and burden Of q
groundless accusation. The attention
of the jury was directed to Sec. l49 of
the criminal practice act making 1t
their duty to enquire into the wilful
and corrupt misconduct of the public
officers throughout the county, and
while it was not known that any
officer had violated the trusts of his
Office, the duty nevertheless remained
and should be performed. The officer
who performs the duties imposed
upon him by law should have the
credit and the one who does not
should have the blame. The charge
was very comprehensive and delivered
In language Enthusiastically plain. Capt.
VIM. Harmon was then appointed
foreman of the jury and w. d. Smith
sworn in as bailiff, and the body retired.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Ate o'clock Sheriff Savage called
court to order and his honor, Judge
Pollard, proceeded to read the docket,
taking up each case and making the
requisite orders concerning it. The
divorce case of Heavener VS.. Heavenar
was then called and proof of publica-
ton having been furnished, and testi-
mony presented, the decree was grant
ed after which court adjourned.
COURT NOTES.
Much favorable comment was made
by the attorneys upon the neat court
calendar furnished by the YELLOW
STONE JOURNAL.
Among those who have never before
been in this county to attend court
was Hon. United States Attorney
Robert b. Smith, Of Dillon. Mr..
Smith Is a very pleasant appearing
gentleman OF about 40 years Of age,
tall, smooth face, in which can be
seen much decision of character, and
will doubtless make a very favorable
impression with all in whom he comes
in contact.
United States Marshal Kelly has
his office this term In Sheriff Savage's
office.
The PLEASANT countenance Of Judge
Cullen, Helena, was visible in the
court room yesterday.
Judge Pollard with the advice of
the members Of the bar has decided to
have q stenographer in attendance
during court, who has been telegraph
ed for and will put in an appearance
tO-m0rr0w.
The grand jurors have secured the
rooms in the club building and will
hold their session there.
Judge Muifiey and his assistant, Mr..
Sulgrove had all the court papers In
perfect order for the new Judge, and
there was no hitch In the proceedings
yesterday.
An unusual verdict of satisfaction
was given by all attendant at court
for the expeditions manner In which
Judge Pollard expidates matters.
A Patent safety stirrup.
A new safety patent stirrup is now
q d.