San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-01-29

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s;nned against than SHINING? And, tina
being their conviction, they are so BLIND
70 their own interest as to be willing Il
fight for it. 1t is incomprehensible-tc
some people, but it's fact"
And-will it be believed?-when Col
Lawler sent his orderly to say that he
would receive Hearn at Maj. Kenyon's
quarters in case he desired to see him,
the or, 2rly came back with the lieuten-
ants compliments and the singular re-
Spouse that the lieutenant knew of no
reason whatever why he should want to
see the colonel at any time.
Lawler had conceived it his duty then
to accost Mr.. Hearn on the piazza OF his
quarters, and blandly to inform him
that he was entitled, if he saw fit, to call
in the services of some suitable friend
as amicus curia. Brodie and Cross were
both sitting there at the moment, and
glanced at each other with grin, as
Hearn coolly looked the judge advocate
straight in the eye and remarked that he
was aware of the fact.
Il thought you might not know it,
and desired to say that / should inter-
pose no objection" said Lawler.
II am not aware, Col. Lawler, that it
is the judge advocate who either denies
or consents. 1t is the court, as | under
stand it, that settles the question" And
Lawler went away with tingling ears.
Hearns temper was being sorely tried.
No less than four times that Sunday
morning had he been called upon by
gentlemen representing themselves as
correspondents for some paper or other,
each one of whom desired to interview
him as to the line of defense he proposed
and really seemed astonished
that he should decline to give any in
formation on the subject. And Hearn's
replies to Lawler had been buzzed
around the garrison with added empha-
sis at every repetition.
And yet when Monday afternoon
came, and in the presence of crowded
array of civilians from ali over the
Col. LAWYER impressively
inquired the name of the gentleman
whom the accused desired to introduce
as counsel, and even the fans ceased to
dutter and all ears were intent upon the
reply, and dozen pencils were poised
over the pads on the reporters table,
Mr.. Hearn astonished almost all hearers
by placidly, even smilingly, responding:
Nobody" ... ....f..
"Why, !, understood from gentlemen
here at the post that you intended to in
troduce counsel" said Lawler, much
nettled. -... !
with all Difference to the court" said
Hearn, 1.-The understanding of the judge
advocate is at fault"
There was instant litter and ripple
Of applause. The correspondents glanced
quickly at one another and then in sur
prise at Hearn. For man who refused
10 talk at their bidding, he was display
ing unlocked for ability now. Lawler
Redeemed to the roots of his hair and
glanced angrily around.
''The audience must keep order" he
said. You are at liberty to witness
5hese proceedings, but audible comment
Or any levity at attempted witticisms ON
the part of the accused will not be toll
Grated"
But Hearn's face wore a provokingly
placid smile, and the president rapping
IN the table with the hilt of his sword,
jailed for silence and CURLY demanded
If the judge advocate that he proceed
with the case.
Not ten feet from where Mr.. Hearn
'at by his little table, whereon were his
and few books, Georgia
with sparkling eyes and flushed
,heeks, bent and whispered to Mrs.
Lane:
zone for our side"
And Mrs. Wharton, catching the eye
Of some friends across the room, very
tapped the back of her kid
covered thumb nails together in mute
applause. The press and the populace
might be with the prosecution, but it
was easy to see that there were loyal and
lavish hearts there stanch for the de-
Tense
The court had not been authorized to
sit without regard to hours. Lawler
argued that in a case of such widespread
interest the sessions should be held when
it would be most convenient for the
world at large to attend, and by adjourn
ing at p. m, the conventional hour,
all good citizens would be able to get
home in abundance of time, secure in
the belief that nothing would transpire
before they could return to their post of
observation on the morrow Nothing of
great consequence was accomplished on
the first day beyond the ceremony Of
swearing the court, which LAWYER rem
dered as impressive as possible, the ad-