The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1895-02-21
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
The Business Of the Week Told In q
Brief Space.
CLOSE OF The JOHNSTON BANK CASES
Divorces are Numerous-ssDoc, Clark
Gets Fined-China Against span
Juror BENSON Will Observe Court
sums mons Next Time.

Ex-Police Justice Clark attempted Il
be facetious in answering the interrogs-
tories OF Attorney Snively in q suit in
which he was a witness on Wednesday
Clark was cautioned by Judge Graves al
to his conduct in court, which he failed
to heed, and in consequence was fined
$40 and committed to Jail until paid. He
settled that evening.
l.. G. Baldwin claimed $40 80 from w.
J. and Ed Hackett for wages earned, and
in the trial OF the case before Judge
Graves Wednesday he obtained judgment
against the fiist-named defendant.
Charles Benson, of Belma, one OF the
embryotic cities in the lower county, was
summoned to do jury duty at this term OF
court, but failed to respond. A writ OF
attachment was issued and Benson
brought before Judge Graves on Wednes-
day. After being reprimsnded for his
delinquency he was let off with costs,
amounting to 1925. Next time he is
drawn as juror he will probably put in
an appearance.
The Edmiston case was given to the
jury on Saturday afternoon at 2:30, and
that body on Monday reported its inabil-
ity TO agree, and was discharged. Prior
to the retirement OF the jury attorneys for
the defense argued upon throwing the
cases out OF court, filing q demurrer
which was sustained by the Judge as to
four Of them. The prosecution dismissed
the fifth case because OF similarity with
the first one, but gave notice of appeal
against the judges ruling on the demur-
rer. The present issue, on the charge
brought by Mrs. Whitney, is the only
cause for hearing, and it will come up
again at the April term OF court. The
long time occupied by the jury in the
vain endeavor to bring in a verdict was
taken up by frequent and somewhat
stormy debates, if all accounts be true.
The various ballots taken toward the
close of the caucus were usually result
ant in a majority for conviction, the
votes standing 7 to against acquittal
until the last ballot, when it resulted in
a tie, to o. The argument OF counsel
before the jury was spirited in the ex-
treme, Attorneys Snively for the defense
and Poindexter for the prosecution win
ming golden opinions from the spectators.
Local court habitues are familiar with the
formers style and were not surprised at
its keenness and brillisncy; but Mr..
Poindexter's efforts were most highly
complimented and commented upon, his
remarks being at many times very elo-
quent. They undoubtedly had weight
with the jury. Walla Walla has reason
TO be proud of the forensic talents OF this
gentleman. The failure to convict is, OF
course, tacit victory for Mr.. Edmiston,
who feels encouraged over the result and
hopeful for the April conflict He will
remain in the city until his new trial is
decided, as he finds this city, people aud
climate very much to his liking.
The case Of N. Travis vs. q. w. Rooms,
transferred from the justice court at Ken
newick, resulted in a verdict OF 500 90 for
the plaintiff.
China appeared against Japan in an in
teresting case entitled Sing Hung vs.. X.
Yaknhonta On an oDnaaI fxa,,, tha ,,,St;o,
court. The cause was for money loaned
and the attorneys, Boyle and Rockford
for the plaintiff, and Whitson & Parker,
Snively & Miller for the defendant,
went all through the history OF the
China-Japanese war and cast horoscope
OF the termination OF that imbroglio
China won and received verdict oil
1888.
r. J. Frazier sued Samuel Storrow fol
a commission on the sale OF real estate
A verdict was rendered for the defendant
A decree OF divorce was granted to Ju
dith +. Often tholler; the defendant, Johr
+. Dittentholler, not appearing. The
complaint cited numerous grounds for sep
aration including frequent and unaccount
ed for disappearances. harsh language, ap
preparation and dissipation OF comun
ity moneys, and striking kicking de
PENDANT, striking her children and reius
ing them education because he bad none
and falsely accusing defendant of beini
untrue to her marriage VOWS. The un
controverted complaint showed Often
tholler to be thorough scrub.
This afternoon three divorces have beer
set for hearing, the titles being; Mar.
Alice Ryan vs.. w. A. Ryan, for failure t
support; Caroline Rogers vs.. simeol
Rogers. desertion John w. Wilson We
Frances Wilson, for divorce.
The motion for new trial will be al
gued by the attorneys of VIM. Feamste
on Monday next.
The court will adjourn this afternoo
to re-convene on Monday. Next weel
will mainly be devoted TO equity cases.