Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28
COURT OPENED.
THE SCALES OF JUSTICE HELD
ALOFT ONCE MORE IN THIS
GOOD CITY.
Judge Bach Makes a Sound, Sensible
Charge to the Grand Jury
Court Business Dispatched
Promptly.

Minot hall resumed its busy aspect to-
day when the November term of the
court began. Judge Bach was promptly on
hand and directed Deputy Sheriff Swee-
ney to make the customary announce
ment. Clerk Cockrill called the grand
jury and after some delay succeeded in
obtaining IA. 1t was announced that of
the four absentees, Judge Douglas and
Mr.. Currie had been excused. An attach
ment was issued for T. Hunt who was,
however, soon on hand. In the case Of
Mr.. Chowen an attachment was issued,
returnable next term, bail being fixed at
5000. An attachment was issued against
Ira Ingraham. .......
Mr.. Horst asked to be excused, but
Judge Bach intimated that he intended
him to act as foreman and would there
fore need his services.
Judge Bach then called the civil dock
ct and disposed Of it promptly. He
made some emphatic remarks to the eff
feet that he would strike off any suits
when the counsel concerned therein was
absent.
Mr.. Cockrill, the clerk Of the district
court, then swore in the grand jury
Meanwhile the three defendants, who
are in Jail on criminal charges, came in.
The Italian, who is charged with shoot
ing, was asked by the court if he had
counsel, but he made no response, as he
mo speak ingles." Mr.. Stanton was as
signed to defend John Turf, who was I'm
able to employ counsel. W. R. Macdon-
aid was also arraigned. He admitted
that he had some money, and was advis-
ed by the court to secure counsel. The
defendants having made no objections to
the grand jury, Judge Bach proceeded
with his charge, which was in effect as
follows:
GENTLEMEN OF THE GRAND JURY: 1t
was my painful duty at the last term to
make some remarks uncemplimentary to
this town. Since that time 1 have travel
ed over much of this territory and must
say that have seen no town, big or little,
old or young, so orderly and law-abidlng
us this. So far as know all the object
ionable features have disappeared. This
is due, doubtless to the action of the
grand jury and to the peace officers of the
town.
Judge Bach then spoke of the course
which should be pursued in taking testl-
mony. He explained the duties and
powers of the grand jury in all matters
concerning county affairs. He alluded
to the laws against selling liquors to min
ors and Indians and those which forbid
the carrying of concealed weapons. He
observed that the laws also prohibit the
sale of liquors to soldiers. This should
be looked into, for its violation led to the
painful affair at Sun River. If any mem
Der OF the grand jury we're from Sun
River and knew that the law had been
violated by the sale Of liquors to soldiers
he should make known the circumstance
and the jury should take action on it.
The grand jury then withdrew, the 15
members thereof being as follows: Julius
Horst, foreman; Ira Hickory, Will Hanks,
T A Hunt, s N Dickey, ] Gillette, Dan
Mckay, G E johnson, Ira Ingraham,T F
Healy, W . Lee, J H Mcknight, G Haus-
tin, NJ McDaniels and Robert Vaughn.
NOTES IN COURT.
The lawyers present at the opening of
court included Messrs. Addle, Brady,
Benton, Leslie, Lewis, McIntire, Rolfe,
Stanton and Taylor. m5..
James Byrnes was sworn in as bailiff.
1t is understood that United States At
torney Smith will not be here and that
the alleged forger Beckwith will be set
free soon after his arrival from Deer
Lodge.
The prosecution of Highly for keeping
disorderly house has been withdrawn
by Mr.. Taylor with the consent of the
court. The court also consented to can
eel the suits against Nelson and Benson.
In all these cases the court received sat
lsfactory explanations.
Judge Bach is a rigid economist of
time and enforces good discipline. In
one instance where lawyer asked to have
matter postponed until his partner
came, the judge said: "He knew the
court was in session. | shall set the case
or this afternoon" To another who
delay he replied: II don't
want to stay here and keep the jury idle"
This firmness is displayed courteously
md inspires respect for the court.
Mr.. Cockrill has all the records in good |
hape and goes through the legal formal |
ties with ease and exactness.
Judge Bach attaches due importance to
1t would amaze some
New York judges who "naturalize" peo-
lie in patches to observe the care with
which he examined an aspirant's claims
o be citizen of this free and glorious
epublic.
The demurrer in the case of G. G. RAY |
s. the TRIBUNE Publishing company
vas argued by counsel this afternoon
nd taken under advisement by the court
Two of the indictments against A.
frame have been cancelled. ~...
Pleasing Sense
If health and strength renewed and of |