The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-27
TOLD BY LAWYERS.
The Green Justice, the Country At
tOrney and the Wife in Trouble.
From the New York Sun

torney and the Wife in Trouble.
From the New York Sun.
Some gray-haired lawyer-p politicians sat
IN an uptown hotel talking over their
early experiences. The conversation was
opened by the man from up the state re-
marking:
1 see that old Dennis Keeny has just
died up in my native town. He was one of
the last Of the old-style lawyers who re-
lied for winnig their cases, not on their
knowledge of law. but on their acquaint-
ance with human nature. He was one OF
the best specimens Of the class. too. Sto-
RES OF his retorts and witty sayings are
counties.
The first time ever heard him was in
the case OF man who was on trial for
snootlng into party that had come to
norm hlm' form of country celebration
that you have probably heard about Kee-
ny appeared for the defendant. 1t was
SHOWN that the gun with which the shoot
ing was done was loaded with dried peas
instead of lead. Finally a very dirty-lOok-
ing witness was called and testified that
he had been shot in the right leg. on cross
examination the fellow appeared rather
shlFty, and finally Keeny asked him to
snow the jury the exact spot where the
peas took effect. The fellow demurred
saying that the shooting had been done
six weeks before, and the wound had heal
ed At last, with great reluctance, the wit
~
posing a limb well covered with dirt.
POINTING to spot which, if possible, was
blacker than the rest the witness said:
Ihere; that's where they went in
keeny turned to the jury, and in his
most impressive manner said:
'Gentlemen, l leave 1t to your knowl-
edge OF crops; If peas had been planted
IN that sell six weeks ago they would
be in blossom now
The witness retired in confusion, and
keeny won his case"
when l first began practice cut in
western New York said the man who
had moved to the city, ~ had an expert
lawyers that taught me an important
lesson in dealing with rural 1uries. l
was fresh from college, and of course
had a good opinion of my own abilities
The only other lawyer in the town was
an old fellow who knew no law, but
was acquainted with every man, woman
and child for twenty miles around. My
first case was against him, and was over
the sale of a horse. l had a perfectly
clear case, and congratulated myself on
my good fortune. on the day of the trial
1 drove out to the place and found my
adversary already there. The case pro-
ceeded, and the other side put up prac-
tically no defense at all, but it didn't
take that jury fifteen minutes to find for
the defendant
of the peace before whom the trial took
place, afterward explained it 70 me. 1t
seems that the old lawyer had gone to
the scene of the trial early in the morn
ing and told the men sitting about the
corner grocery store that a young col
lege dude was coming over to tryra suit.
Then he gave description of me that
was well calculated to prejudice the
rural mind He painted me as young
fop who wore plug nat felt above
all things needed a taking down. His
remarks were backed up by large
flask of Kentucky whisky. When l APP
reared on the scene and they saw the
silk hat it settled, my fate. After that
/ was more careful
81 can also relate an experience with
rural Justice said the third man. i once
had a case before a newly elected justice
of the peace, who was also farmer. Inc
defendant was represented by an old petit
logger named Emmons. on the day OF the
trial / drove half dozen miles out into
the country to the Justices house. NO
one was on hand except the justice him
self and / asked him if he was not ready
to go on with the trial.
"'There win be no trial. said he; the
defendant has decided to Withdraw the
case and pay the costs.
Great Hadesr 1 yelled; the defendant
can withdraw a suit
+" But he has Withdrawn II, SAID the
Justice and ii is so entered in the records
of the court. The case has been dis
1T was quite true. My opponent, find
ing that ne had no case, had stolen a
march on me and had the case dismissed
by the verdant justice, paying the trlfllng
Eyes" said the Cedar street LAWYER
there are many funny incidents in the
some of TEN, too, which make me reflect
on how small a proportion OF all hume n
wrongs and misfortunes we are able TO
relieve one day soon after began prac-
tice a handsome and fashionably dressed
woman came into my office. From her
looks | Judged that she was not much over
20 wears of age, and l learned afterward
that she had been married only short
time before. She told me that she had
been sent by a clergyman who was a
friend of mine, and after some hesitation
added that she had had trouble with her
husband.
II supposed that my visitor was seek
ing to be released from Hymen's bonds,
and asked if there was any evidence on
which she could base an action for d.
vorce She seemed to be hOrrlned at the
thought and said:
. '0h, no, sir / don't want divorce
Well, then, 1 said probably you can
grounds on which it could be obtained:
:" But l wouldn't have separation II
could get it, said. she.
II was becoming a trif1e puzzled; but 1
hazarded another suggestion
Better go up to Judge Blank 1
said naming one of the police justices |
He will give you a warrant, and you can |
bring your husband into court and make |
him contribute a nXed sum per week 10 |
az don't want him to contribute to my
support said the woman, almost crying !
by this time; L can make more money |
"This was exasperating. so said:
Well, madam, you can't and don't |
want a divorce or a separation, and you |
don't wish to compel your husband to
contribute to your support; you must |
pardon me if fail to see how can advise |
you, for 1 have no idea as to what you |
do want
eyes. and, clasping her hands, she fall |
T-I-want him to-to-love me-"