The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-28
THE BAR CONVENTION.
Large Attendance at State
Meeting in Tacoma.
ORGANIZATION AND BANQUET.
Puget Sound Methodist Conference ut
Observation-Disclosures Baptist
Convention 1T Tacoma.

VI lawyers OF the state was opened this morning
WITH an Unexpectedly large attendance in the
United States courtroom. The following at
torneys were present:
John Z, Humphries, Trusten P. Dyer, J. Hal
len, J. 7. Lewis, Judge Jacobs, L II. Wheeler,
OF seattle; ": I. stevens, (Montana,) C. L Gleas-
L Clifford. Tacoma; c. W. Hartman, shelton;
!. u Eyans, Ira A. Town, La Conner; c. II.
Aver, Olympia; D. Allen. Aberdeen; T. G. Krei-
Fred Rfee Howell ras saasP'' g. sToWa.
New Whatcom; John +. Miller, Judge
fumes, Judge Lchtenberg, Fred J. Peterson,
coma; II. ". Prouty, Judge Lair Hill, John r.
nlnnear, z. r. Carroll, Seattle; n z. kicnsrds,
Tacoma; Steve 0Brien, Tacoma; I. w. Starr,
Maferviiie; 7. H. Stiles, Tacoma; ". G Jones,
spokane; Judge Evans, Tacoma: z. ii. Gest,
raiTnaFen; c. 4. Bonestett, New natcom; ii.
1: Garrettson, Tacoma: Daniel T. Bailey, oiym-
pia; ! P. Csss. Emmett \; Parker, Tacoma;
F.hDaes hi Thom.. K shep sGd5 John Sie
seattle; A P Titlow, c. 5. Fogg, Tacoma; j. b.
Howe, Seattle T. w. Bean, W a. Harris, Ia
attic; Austin Myers, ElIensburs; d. ". Leuders.
Leroy A Palmer, John A. shaekieiord, Tacoma;
A. J. Ferrandini, South Bend; g. w; Tyler, Seat
tie: Thomas Carroll, Erie T. Rosiing, Dethlef
Z. Hansen. Tacoma: r. C. Strudwick, d. W. Bug
bee, ]. w. Harrington, j. w. spriggs, Seattle;
A. w. Ballard, W. WEIGH, Ben sleeks, G. G. VIII
liams, John T. Judson. John A. Parker, Judson
Applegate. R. G. Hudson, Z. 5. Holt, {. 7. Can
trel, c. w. Murray, a. r Holton, ]. d. Fletcher,
John Leslie, }. 7. Ramsge, = A. Crandali, Finley
Bryan, ]. p. Reed. A. II. Garrettson, Frank A.
smalley, Galusha Parsons, Harris A. Coreli,
Govnor Teats, Thomas Mattison, E. F. Laffoon,
X. F. Heusill Tacoma; Z. l. Brown, Sidney;
Arthur C. Dresbsch, Puyailup; James Hopkins,
Spokane.
w c. sharpstein called the convention to
order, and the nomination of Judge stiles as
temporary chairman was confirmed by aeclama-
ton.
Judge Evans was called upon by the chair to
a.
ity of the city. He regarded the movement
toward reform such as was conie mplated as
one OF great Importance to the entire state. He
spoke particularly of simplifcation of service.
The profession was compelled to do too much
work for clerks and for sheritfs instead OF for
their clients
Fred Rice Rowell was chosen temporary Sec
rotary. The chair appointed John Arthur, of
King; n. s. Porter, of Thurston. and Austin
Mires, of Kittitss, a committee on organization,
and the convention adjourned until o'clock.
Letters of regret were received from Judge 7.
J. Andrews, \. II. Bloomfield, w. II. Upton and
w. w. Moore.
Visitors were entertained at lunch by the
Pierce county bar and Immediately upon re-
suming, the committee on permanent organize
ton reported in favor of Judge Elwood Evans
for president, Judge Orange Jacobs and R. w.
starr, OF WaterviIle, vice presidents; Trusten P.
Dyer, secretary. Judge Evans was warmly
greeted as he took the chair.
Judge Jacobs was called upon to address the
convention, which he did briefly, as did also Mr..
Starr.
William Lair Hill read the report upon sug-
gestions for rules for the supreme court. One
OF the principal amendments recommended is
that no papers shall be taken from the court ex-
cept by party in appearance and only upon
order OF one OF the justices. Further constdera-
ton OF the report was deferred until after the
reading of papers bearing on the subject
Thomas r. shepard was called on to read q
paper upon the mode OF procedure of the King
county superior courts. The rules have already
been published. An animated discussion fol-
lowed, attorneys OF other counties asking many
questions. Mr.. Sharpstein mentioned a rule Of
Pierce county by which If q motion filed by one
party is not noted for hearing ON the following
Saturday the adverse party has the right 10 note
the motion himself for hearing. 1t had resulted,
however, in burdening the docket too heavily.
Mr.. Pritchard advocated the plan, declaring
that the custom was between attorneys to give
privat notice of demurrer when 1t was of i'm
portance. sharp exchange of views took place
between Judge Rochester. Mr.. Wiley and Mr..
Shepard as to dilatory motions, Judge Rochester
condemning them unstintedly and Mr.. Shepard
justifying their use at times subject only to the
conscience OF him who uses them as legitimate
weapon of legal warfare. Discussion was closed
without action.
J. snively read Q paper on Commence
ment of Actions in the Superior Courts" His
main point Is direct notice OF suit by plaintiff
through an attorney, TO defendant, without the
Intervention of county clerks The object 10 to
have preliminary alterations take place before
any record is made When issue is joined the
case is carried into court Judge Hall indorsed
and Mr.. Porter also strongly advocated IL, the
latter pointing out that at present man may
be sued before he knows It. Judge Wiley asked
If the process of court would not need the seal,
but Mr. Shepard answered that 1t has been de-
cided that the summons is not a process of
the court He reeited the form of summons
adopted by the New York code of 1877 and Wiz
eonsin of 1878.
Mr.. ]. Fl. Lewis advocated an addition in any
such summons where no complaint was filed,
declaring the character of the relief demanded.
Frank Rice Rowell spoke warmly in praise of
the old doctrines of the common law, and
especially the custom OF avoiding publicity of
suit until notice had been served upon the
defendant.
Attorney General Jones moved that q COM
mittee OF five De appointed to draft law in
accordance with Mr.. snively's suggestion.
Ar. Fishbaek proposed that committee of
nine De selected TO prepare a code of civil pro-
cedure and report at the next annual conyen-
ton.
Mr.. Lewis approved this and il was greeted
with cheers, but Mr. shepard warned them that
1t was heavy task for any men to undertake
gratuitously. He advised limiting action now
TO the one reform under consideration.
1t was resolved to adopt this plan, and the
attorney generals motion was carried The
chair appointed Messrs. Jones, snively, Hill,
Starr and Seymour.
long discussion took place upon rules gov.
erning the admission of applicants to practice
at the bar, but only for the purpose of exchang-
ing views.
At the evening session Judge Elwood Evans
delivered an interesting address reminiscent of
the bench and bar. 1t was ordered to be printed.
John Wiley, OF Seattle, read an able paper, DE
Tense OF the judiciary Against the Charge of
Responsibility for Mob Law" II was greeted
with cheers and laughter The convention then
adjourned 10 banquet offered BY the Tacoma
bar TO the visitors, which was spread in the
rooms OF the Commercial Club. The speeches
were brilliant and witty, dealing with all the
phases of Law practice
PUGET SOUND METHODISTs.