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National Republican., 1888-01-23

TIE contest OF the Hon. John V. Nc.
Duffie against Mr.. A. c, Davidson, of the
fourth congressional district of Alabama,
was opened before the committee Of elec.
tions on Saturday and VIII be continued to.
day. The district has about 10000 Re.
publican majority, and the evidence shows
that Mr.. Davidson was counted in by the
usual Democratic methods in such cases,
This case gives the committee chance to
redeem It's reputation as to fair play.
National Republican., 1888-01-23
MIR. 1TENRY CABOT LODGE, in his speech
OH the Thobe case, said

MR.. HENRY CABOT LODGE in his speech
on the Thobe case, said
The point submit is this The practice of
the House before the present practice act, the
practice Of the House to-day under the exist
ing practice act is not to try election cases by
afiidavit. The question, then, is sim.
ply whether the House will settle this case on
aHidavits, or whether II considers the case
one Of sufficient gravity to reopen II. 1t seems
to me in Its significance and its meaning, 1t
seemed TO me, in the allegations that We're
made, too important q case to be settled in
this way. 1t seemed to me that II was case
that deserved the attention of the American
Congress 1t seemed to me that, considering
particularly the enormous disparity in poltti.
cal position between the contestant and th'
conteS,ee, we should proceed with great cir
cumspection and not quite so hastily as W.
have proceeded. @ ! cannot see VIII
| the Contcstee should desire to assume the a.
| titude which has been assumed by his FRIEND
| and counsel in this case. The examination o
| the case has been hurried. Every effort ha
| been made to stop the Investigation. 1t seem
| to me (speaking for MYSELF that If allegation
| of this sort were made In any contest rs to m!
| right to a scat, I should for my own sasc wlst
| the matter to be probed to the bottom.
And this the Post calls demagogry.
National Republican., 1888-01-23
RepuLIIcans, stand Firm.

Thirty years ago the Republican con.
gressmen voted for John Sherman for weeks
and months rather than surrender the
speakershlp. They should do the same
now in this contest over the seat of Mr..
Carlisle. a deadlock for a principle is
always justihable.
National Republican., 1888-01-23

peaters aud those VINO do not beloog to the
party most admirable chance to get their
work in. Every step taken has been ln
accordance with law and party usage, aud
the title and organization Of the Central
Republican Committee is good, aud cannot
be shaken by carpers and malignant dis
organizers, Respectfully,
p H. Carson
National Republican., 1888-01-23

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Advertisers who have not made or renewed time
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hE- All requests for courtesies from railroads
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authorized unless signed by the undersigned.
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W. FOX, PRESIDENT AND MANAGER.
National Republican., 1888-01-23
MONDAY, JANUARY %.
AnMsonents.

N,T1oNAI-ncuman Thompson
AlBArGH's-f. X. Emmet.
X 1ESAS's--"R Round New York"
BnoU--"Chip O the Old Block
IHE MANASSAS PASoRAMA-lbth st. 4 Ohio nv
National Republican., 1888-01-23
r~ys= MOUNT VERNON AVENUE AssoCI.
~ ALTON,
EXECUTIVE BOARD,

In EIUllNE T. DoAhD,
Washington-M L. w. Fox, JEFF Chan
dler, VIM. Z, Clarke, Wm. NJ. Gait, Henry A.
Willard.
Alexandria county--Messrs. Frank Hume
Harrison Hatch, f. X. Windsor, Jackson e.
Sickles DR.. G. Wythc Cooke.
Alexandria City-D. A. Windsor, Park Ag-
new; Robert Portner, +. a. Reed. and j. T.
BeckhRm.
Fairfax county-Wairingto Gillingham,
Nathan W. Pearson, Mai. George Johnson,
Walter Walton. and Stacey Snowden.
OFFICERS.
Hos. JOHN b. SHOOT, Mayor Of Alexandria,
President.
HoN. HESRY A. WILLARD, Washington, D..
c., Vice President.
. hon. NJ. B. HARLOW, Alexandria, Va,
Hon. il. W. Fox, NATIoSAL REPUBLICAN,,
Washington, ID, O., Corresponding Secretary.
PERMANENT COMMITTEES.
On Charter, Legislation,, and Permanent
Organization-MessIs. T.. W. Fox, JEFF Chan
dler, j. L. sickles, L. A, Reed, N. w. Pearson,
Stacey snowden, j. T. Beckham, and W. L,
Clarke.
on Right OF Way and Permanent Location Of
Mount Vernon Avenue-Messrs, r. Il Wind.
sor, Park Agnew, l.. W. Fox, W. Il, Clarke,
Frank Hume. George Johnson, i. A. Reed,
and W. Glllingham.
on Ways, Means, and Flnnnce-Messrs.
Frank Hume, W. NJ. Gait, DR., q. Wythe Cooke,
d. A. Windsor, Robert POrtner Harrison
Hatch and w. Walton.
National Republican., 1888-01-23
LOST IND FOUND.

Il OST-ON THE 2OTH A BLACK-AND-TAN
Il 1 dog answers TO name OF "Waddie p tao
No, lOi). Return to No, Is Grant Place and re-
CelYe reward g'2j
National Republican., 1888-01-23

FETHE REpU BLICANS OF THE ELEVENTH
i District Club will meet at 1856 nth ST. s. W.
TO elect five delegates and three alternates to
be chosen MONDAY EVENING, JAN. %, 1883,
between the hours of 1880 p. m, and 9 p. m, TO
attend the District Convention, to convene on
the 2ith of January, 1858, at 10 clock a. m,
at Willard Hall. JOS. THOMSON,
ia2l 2t President
National Republican., 1888-01-23
NEW PUBLHoArI0Rs, DO. 50.

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american civil and military history, Six vol
umes, containing 800 pages each; illustrated
with ten fine steel portraits and hundreds OF
smaller yignette portraits and views OF birth
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Agents wanted. Specimen pages and price.
list sent on application.
d. APPLETON Il CO., Publishers. 1
Agency, 43I lth st. NV, Washington, d, O.i
dec 20.mWnf
National Republican., 1888-01-23

N.Y. THE SHAREHOLDERS or THE
W. Washington Gasight Company are here
by notified that the annual meeting for the
choice of directors for the ensuing year will be
held at the Office of the company on MONDAY,
FEB, 6, 1858. Polls open from u o'clock IN. to
! p. M. CllAS. B. BAILEY,
la2OtlC6 Secretary.
National Republican., 1888-01-23
Hoods SarsapariI!a

Is u peculiar medicine. II Is carefully prepared
from Sarsaparilla, Dandclion, Mandrake, Dock,
Ppsisscwa, Juniper Berries, and other we'll
known and valuable vegetable remedies, by
peculiar combination, proportion and process,
giving to Hoods Sarsaparilla curative power not
possessed by other medicines. II effects remark
ahIn rmrns rrhnrn nll .. t,rnnn rnilnna fnil.
National Republican., 1888-01-23

vws OFFICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE
kA9 AND PoToMAC TELEPHONE COMPANY.
A dividend ofsl.2j per share viii be payable
on the 23D DAY OF JANUARY, 1888, to the
stockholders of record at the close of business
OF the treasurer OF the company, 6l0 llth ST.
n. W., Washington, d. G. The transfer BOOKS
will be closed from the 10TH TO the 23D OF
JANUARY, inclusive.
SAM'L NJ. BRYAN, President.
CHAS. G, DEEBE, Secretary.
WAsHINGToS, d. ca Jan. II, 1855.
inl3.yL
National Republican., 1888-01-23

s>Ss=THE PUBLICATION DAY OF THE
kSS 'Society News" will hereafter be
WEDNESDAY instead Of Saturday. A. Il.
Noale, Editor and Proprietor, 1898 Pa; aye;
first floor. ja23.lt
National Republican., 1888-01-23

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
triet Of Columbia, the go dayolJanuary, A
ID. lSsS.
Jennie A. Smith !
VS.. Equity NO, lO,hIi.
Edward 4. Smith.
And now, to wit, Jan, 10, 1855 on motion of
the plaintifl'by Win. A. Cook. her solicitor, u
4 ordered, That the defendant cause his appear.
ance to be entered herein on or before the first
rule day occurring forty days aiter this day;
otherwise the cause Will DC proceeded with as
In case OF default, and that notice hereof be
published once a week for three successive
weeks In the Washington Law Reporter and
the National Republican. The object OF this
suit IS TO obtain divorce on the ground of
'''' WM n. MERRICK, Al.
i true COPY. Test
SEAL R j. MEIGs, Clerk
By, l., P,.WIIIIANs, Asst, Clerk,
anl7.m3t
National Republican., 1888-01-23

Single copies for one year,....,.,........... zoe
giats Of ten for one year or clubs or ave for -
tNd Ntgrssssss ssss.s ,s.s...s.. 70 w
Extra copy mailed nee to party securing the
tlab, Postage paid,
National Republican., 1888-01-23

rINIIE REPUBLICANS OF THE THIRD DIS
%, at 1880 p. M, to elect five delegates and
three alteInates to the convention on the 9th
of January. G. NJ. L. WILLIAMS, President.
la2l.2t
National Republican., 1888-01-23
Hoods SarsanariIla

Is tho best blood purifier before the public. It
cradcates every impurity. and cures Scrofuln,
Salt RhCum Boils, Pimplcs all liumors, Dys'
pcp5i0, Biliousness, Sick Headache, Indigestion.
General Debility, Catarrh, Rheumatism, Kidney
and Liver Complaints, ovorcomes that tired feel
ing crcates an appcttc and builds up the system,
National Republican., 1888-01-23
TRIED OF ITS MERIT.

= 777'T77F7 = 7VFTIf7INF VIEF3 n E"W1TT1-
The dismissal Of Thobe without a fair
hearing In his contest with Carlisle offended
the sense Of Justice Of many Democrats as
well as Republicans, as was eylnced ia the
vote of the House yesterday, The case will
now very likely be reopened and tried on
its merits.
National Republican., 1888-01-23

rNHE REPUBLICANS OF THE FIRST DIS
j trict Club will meet at Douglass Hall,
Hillsdale, d. c., on the 23d DAY OF JANU-
AIRY, at 1850 to o clock y. M. for the purpose
of electing five delegates and three alternates
70 the District convention to be held the 9th
ja2l-2t j. M. sHIPPEN, President.
National Republican., 1888-01-23
SPECTAL NOTICES

rs=Ii HON. J.. F. MKINNEY, OF NEW
~ Hampshire, will address the Virginia
Democratic Association at the headquarters.
No. 4l9 10th ST. N. W., FRIDAY, TIE 9th
INSTANT, A full attendance is desired.
Ag3-lt
National Republican., 1888-01-23

TJNHE REPUBLICANS OF THE TWENTY
i second District Club will meet at Esputa's
7:GO p. M until p. M, for the purpose of
clocting five delegates and three alternates to
attend the District convention of Jan. q, 1858,
ia2l-2t
National Republican., 1888-01-23

rI,HE REPUBLICANS OF THE SIXTH DIS
I triCt will meet at Green's Hall, parave.,
bet. 18th and 18th sts. on JAN. %, at 1880 until
gates and three aternates to attend the Dis
trict convention of Jan. 2i, 1885, a. 10 o'clock
a. m. BY order of the president.
iapl 1t WILLIAM If, JOHNSON
National Republican., 1888-01-23

TBE WEEKLY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
only 81 for Two Yoars-lSS7 and 1S'a,
biSh includes the contest OF the neIt Presidential
EIncIlnn.
National Republican., 1888-01-23

rIIIIE REPUBLICANS OF THE SECOND
i District Club will meet at Worthington's
Hail, Seventh street road North Boundary street
on JAN. %, at 1880 p. m. until n. M, for the
purpose OF electing five delegates and three
alternates to attend the District convention of
Jan. "a, 1855, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
ia2l-2t R. WORMLEY, President.
National Republican., 1888-01-23

ITO THE REPUBLICANS OF THE SEW
Il cnteenth District There will be pri-
mary election held at YOung's Hall, Va. ave-,
bet. I'd and Sd sts S. W, JAN. %. at 7;30
O'Clock. S. Z. JONES, President.
A. H. HALL Secretary ia2l.2t
National Republican., 1888-01-23
FAIR PLAY WANTED.
NIN TTsN W Y TsTt
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
FAIR PLAY AND JUSTICE.

Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
We are glad Mr.. Thobe had the opportu-
nifty to present himself before the House Of
Representatives The impression that, be-
cause he Is a plain, actual workingman, who
spent SlG in running for Congress, he is II
clown and vulgarian, did not last long when
he was saying his say. lie is a man OF keen
Intelligence and interesting and instructive
history.
We have said and repeat that we believe
he lid beat Mr. Carlisle, and that he could
do II again, We are pretty sure he would
come out ahead of the Speaker II fair play
were shown and parcel of sycophantlc
Republicans could be restrained from falling
down and paving the ground with their hind
feet In the presence Of personilcation Of
the solid south.
There Is one thing more to say, aud II is
that while we know Mr.. Carlisle Is a man
Of intellectually and Is an exceptionally ex-
Cellent presiding officer, In our opinion Mr..
Thobe would be Il better representative OF
the people of South Cincinnati than Mr..
Carlisle has been or ever will be.
THE CASE BADLY MANAGED.
The Capital Dem.Jl
The contested election case involving the
Speaker has been badly handled by his
friends In the House. The request made
by the contestant, Thobe, for an oppor.
tunity to examine the ailldavlts was reason
able enough, and II would have been n
cafe political move to grant It, Then the
resolution declaring Ihobe not elected and
Carlisle elected was not well considered,
If Mr, Carlisle had not been too III to be
present In the House he would have had
the matter very differently managed.
National Republican., 1888-01-23
Hoods SarsapaYilIa

Has met peculiar and unparalleled success at
home. Such has become its popularity in Lowell,
Mass, whore 1t Is made, that whole neighbor-
hoods arc taking IL ut tho same timo. Lowell
drugglsts sell more of Hoods Sarsaparila than
OF all other sarsararillas or blood purifiers.
Sold by druggists. 81; six rs5. Prepared onlyby
&. l. HOOD & Co, Apothecarles, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
National Republican., 1888-01-23
WANTED---HOUSES.
For RENT---R0OMs

TNOR REMITTANCE PARLoR, ALSO
~ furnished or uniurnished rooms; furnace
hcrdlcs and departments; excellent loca-
tion; call after p. m. 17l5 G ST. N. W. 7tf
National Republican., 1888-01-23
ELECTION NOTICES,

rJ'HE REPUBLICANS OF THETwENTtETH
Il District Club will meet Mt Whithalfs Hall
to elect five delegates and three alternates, to
be chosen MONDAY EVENING, JAN. %, lsss,
between the hours OF 1880 p. m. and o p. m to
attend the District convention to convene on
Tuesday, Jan. ~, at 10 O'Clock o. M, Mt vii.
lard Hall. NJ. II. ROBINSON, President.
ia2l.2t
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-19
sellinc souyenlrn ~ sedau.

A camp following tourist found
himself caught in the railway station at
Sedan during the engagement OF course
he could not 60 out except al the risk Of
his life So he amused himseIf within
the innermost doors Of the Office Look
here. he said to a friend uiterward. open
ing small bag full OF railway tickets,
I've got some souvenirs of Sedan
They were all marked Sedan September
/. and indicated an immense number of
quite Impossible journeys such ~ That TO
Metz. as having been made on that day
While the storm was raging around he
had stamped all the tickets Lp rosld lay
hands on with the date Of the mlile ill
the ink gave ont These vail In. rilr osl-
ties" said he, adding und We got
money out of the pocket oi dead suldier:
they say it's lucky I,e showed some
silver of which he had robbed curpse.-
The Argonaut
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-19
our Duty to Isores.

Just how far It is the duty Of a man.
or a woman either-to let an outsider
take his valuable time from business
affairs is, in my mind, aquestion think
none Of US ought to sacrifice whole
morning or an entire afternoon 10 the po-
lite duty of being bored To death by people
whose woes we cannot help whose affairs
do not interest us. and eiween US and
whom there Is not a strong bond of friend.
ship or common interest And believe
the editor, publisher or other business
man whom had been persistently talk.
Ing blind" for any considerable period
would be justified in politely and with
his most fascinating manner. calling my
attention to the door.--Helen M Wiilslow
in Boston Globe
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-19
a paper colIar Tha. ca., eles.

Ones wants are ones needs. has been
said. but paper collars al $le3 each are
not now regarded as necessities Still
that amount has been paid for one OF these
almost obsolete articles Of male attire.
and Maj ID. w Sanders enjoys the repu.
tation Of having broken the record by his
purchase. II was during the war and
Maj. Sanders. then an officer In the Con-
federate army, was in Tennessee He ro.
ceiyed months pay, $50. In confeder.
ate bills, and then discovered that he
needed clean collar He found man
who had spare collar and began negotia-
tions, but the happy possessor OF the ar
ticle did not want to part with II After
some trouble, however, be persuaded the
owner to sell, but only when Sl25 had
been offered It Is difficult, however 70
estimate what the cost OF clean shirt
would have been about that time. even
when the quotations of paper collars are
given.-Courier-J Journal
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-19
warm walls Repel Dust.

Heated bodies repel minute particles Of
dust. the repulsion operating alike IN the
open air ard confined spaces Assuming
the correctness Of this view. IL follows
that If the floor, walls and ceiling Of Q
room be warmer than the contained air.
the dust viii be repelied from the walls 70
the air. and the reverse Of these conditions
Of temperature viii bring about the oppo.
site result. According TO this view. those
methods Of warming rooms should be
adopted which heat the air instead OF tie
solid objects. thus excluding open fires.--
Globe Democrat
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-19
PRICE ONE CENT

appointing to our Lord In this respect were
the disciples. Though they continued dull
and sleepy, he did not further rebuke them
for it { It seems by the expression, .'their
eyes were heavy that they made some at
tempt to drive away the duh sloth, and hence
Jesus looked upon them with some compass
sion. Carnal security when it once gets hold
is not easily expelled.
" "a He prayed the third time The
threshold prayer reminds us OF the threefold
victory over Satan. when he tempted Jesus.
v. IS, 46. The time for sympathy and Wig
ilance is past In the distance issuing from
the grove were to be seen the lanterns OF the
Roman soldiers, led by Judas, coming 10
arrest Jesus The hour Of his enemies and
the hour of darkness had now come. further
watching was needless. "Rise, let us bo
going,n not to escape, but to confront the
traitor and his hand. What sublime heroisml
How victory rings In his voicel Man was
defeated m a garden, and the man triumphed
in gardenl
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-19
WANTED

A colored WOMAN to do general housa
work for small family out of the city, perma-
nent home. For particulars apply to 4. w
Hal, West street. opposite the Farmers Bank
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-19

8 YOUNG LADIES to sew on Iadi s. under
wear Those who are inexperienced will be
tanxnI uI with pleasure. Apply at HOLMAN
Mi 10, Opera House building. Sd floor Nd
Avenue and Prince George street. 5ll
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-19

Dumley-Brown told me last night. II
strictest confidence, Robinson. that every.
thing Is all right with the pretty little
widow. and that they ars = be married II
june.
Robinson You dom ~ so
Dumley-Yes; but you mustn't say any
thing about It When man eon1des II
me ] like to respect confidence The
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-19
BONNIE ciRzlE o clsNsRAe.

Leeze me. lnssie, tnt lo'e thea
And my thochts run like sang.
AS the burn adoon the coorie.
Looping wi sheer Joy aiang
Gin ye knew their sang by hairt. love.
And would lilt the simple lay.
oh, how happy wad il max me.
Bonnie GirxIe o Glenbrael
'Dlang the lave thee only lore |.
And my HART Is like bloom.
AS a gowan on the haugh side.
Bursting W. loves pure perfln 4
Wad ye wear my modest pnsey
On thy bosom, blest for aye.
Il would yield its innost spirit.
Bounie 0irzic > Glenbrael
Wad ye sing my thochts, my dawtie.
Yours wad lilt fond symphony;
Wad Sc wear my HART bloom ever.
Yours wad fellow blossoms ho:
Sweet wi' Joy and love enduring,
Song aud bloom wad blend alway.
Livin melody and fragrance
Bonnie Girzie o Glenbraei
Malcolm T. Jr.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-19
ANNAPoLIs MD. SATURDAY. EvENINe, May 10. lsss.


We win Insert in this column advertise
snents OF Wants, For Rent, For Sale. Lost.
sound, &c.s not exceeding four lines. ONT:
WEEK. or less. for e5 Cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-19
$40 REWARD

For the arrest and conviction OF the nersor
or persoas who took away the sign In front ol
my restaurant. Cor. State Circle and Francis
Street. JAS. A. BOND. SIS
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-19
FURNITyRE F0R SALE-At AaLf Co.'S.

Solid and Handsome Black Walnut Exten-
Bed, ~. No. II Porter kow. Naval Academy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-19
FOR SALE.

Handsome Walnut ParIor suit in Rrown
Rep: Pieces; but little used. A bargain =
Can be seen az ELLINGnAUSEN q TAY-
LOh'S, Cor. Calvert and West Street. 517
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-19
WANTED.

One first class NAN to sell our warranted
Nursery Stock. Good pay to reliable man
end steady work. Experience is not necessary
new 4 ork. 5 IL low
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-19
FoR SALE.

Fresh ALDERNEY cow with calf: ten days
fresh For Information apply at As Maryland
ANenucs I2w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-19
FOR SALE

a TOMBSTONE OF Tennessee Marble ready
Tor lettering, Aiso two monuments suitable
Tor childrens. designs entirely new. Will sell
cheap. w. Is. FENT0N. n Maryland Ave
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1888-03-08
The FOX Hunting Judge.

Farmers Voice.
Rather good story used to be told
by Justice Porter, a we'll known legal
bonvivant OF Dublin. 1t concerns a
rare old Irish judge on the Northwest
Circuit, who loved the hunting field
more than he did the sleepy court
room. HIS clerk was like minded. and
q joyous pair they made.
One fine morning the clerk whisper
ed to the Judge:
eyer Honor, old Billy Duane's
meets to-day at Ballykillmulligan, an
they've line dog fox.
"How many's in the dock?" asked
the Judge excitedly.
Twenty, for rioting and breach OF
promise, yer Honor"
"Tom," said the Judge, edo you
think you can get the first fellow to
plead guilty without jury trial, and
me to let him off with a week In jail?"
1.-The easiest thing IN the world"
answered the faithful clerk.
make haste, then, and bring the
whole gang; and, ] say, Tom, tell Jer-
ry to saddle the mare meanwhile"
The twenty Fenians were brought
into court-a defiant gang, nine
teen of them prepared to fight with
counsel and jury to the bitter end.
The twentieth had been interviewed
by the clerk. He was called.
Guilty Or not guilty OF the crime
charged?" demanded the Judge, with
a propltious smile.
Guilty, yer Honor" said the craf-
ty prisoner.
"Well." said the Judge, glancing be-
nevolently about the room, 81 fancy
can let you off with a week.
The man thanked the Judge and
stepped down to the bailiff. There
was terrific sensation among the
other defendants. Why, none OF them
expected to get off with less than five
years in limbo. Here was a chance to
profit by"his honor's" pleasant mood.
One and all manifested an earnest de-
sire to follow the example OF their
comrade and acknowledge the crimes
| in batch.
"Do you all plead guilty?" demand
ed the Judge, eagerly.
1--WE dol" shouted the enthusiastic
| nineteen IN chorus.
OuIlCSh yours u bIlS pOI tdIIOA
apiece" exclaimed the Judge. with a.
click OF his iaw-"Jerrv, is the mare
saddled yet?''
The above cheerful anecdote has
been making the rounds of the press
for some time. The legal fraternity
find it exquisitely comical. The
Judges craft in humbugging those
poor fellows strikes the average lawyer
as being irresistibly amusing. Legal
gentlemen are in the habit of finding
fun in queer quarters.
Dickens hit off this popularity after
his own matchless manner. IN relating
the close OF the great Chancery SUIT
Jarndyce VS.. Jarndyce. The lawyers
rush from the courtroom roaring
with laughter. A bystander asks, els
that long drawn case at last over,
and what is the verdict" mo, ver-
Dict" responded an attorney, "the
costs have eaten up the entire es-
tate" and then goes off into con-
vulsions of merriment, while upstairs
a fair young man is reeling under his
death blow.
The Judge in the above story would
disgrace an ordinary chain gang.