The San Francisco call., 1895-11-16
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whom such extraordinary indignation has
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When Judge Campbell elbowed hisway
through the packed courtroom. everybody
arose and eagerly watched: his every move
ment, and remained standing until: the
cases were disposed#of forthe day. The
crush about the railing before: the j udge's
bench was such that the attorneys. had
difficulty in advancing to attend to their
duties. .:z. +: =: r; = :. III; .= :> r
The ladies were nearly all together in the
corner of the room to the left.of the Judges
bench. There were many old gray haired
matrons and not a few middle-aged and
young women. They were close. to: the
stand where the witnesses would sit to
give testimony. They heard with absorb
ing interest the preliminary steps taken in
the hearings by the Judge: aud the law
yers.. :::;" -: -:
f Old man Lane, whohad been released on
bail, had entered the room early, and sat
close to the Clerks desk, his eyes staring
steadily straight before him as II: he neither
saw or heard the remarks made e>Dy those
about him. HIS long gray beard and white
I hair and passably neat clothing led many
not to suspect that he was one OF the de-
| fendants, and as often as some one In
| quired about Lane and he was pointed at
he was compelled to- listen to words of
contilmely from every one. He acted as II
in dazed state of mind. :;
: Ratz and Meyers were in the wire cage
provided for prisoners. :Ratz appeared to
be very nervous and occasionally would
shake his head, as if he:was convinced OF
the danger of his position. Meyers ap-
peared to treat the whole matter very
| lightly, and at no time neglected: to ad-
dress those with whom he was acquainted
with smile and pleasant word. !.
.tWhat is the first caseH inquired Judge
/ n .l.o i-a1 Oh khn of
before him. =: '.>
"Phillip Ratz, charged with having in
decent literature in his possession" said
Prosecuting Attorney Forbes
The defendant pleads mot guilty and
demands jury trial." shouted Attorney
Mack, with streams OF perspiration running
down his face. . -. 80.
"We want reasonable time to prepare
our case" continued Mr.. Mack. "Yo our
Honor knows that public feeling has been
stirred up to an extraordinary degree In
this case and | see here many women VINO
are admittedly adverse to these defendants
who took a sympathetic part in the Dur
rant case. / want your Honor to know
that you have reputation OF lnf1lctlng
the extreme penalty of the law upon any
one who maltreats or ever tries to maltreat
woman. until you have become known
as the 'Woman's Judge We see here to-
day an array of women such as was never
before seen in this courtroom"
This remark was promptly responded to
by sounds of elapping of hands among the
ladies. -.
mo applause, ladies, or I'll put you all
in iail," said Judge Campbell, with frOwn
on his brow and smile on his lips. -
eve want time" continued Attorney
Mack, because we believe your Honor
will be influenced by the presence OF these
ladies'"
while / always appreciate the influence
of the ladies, it will IN no wise affect my
Judgment in this case" replied the Judge.
After some further talk the case of Ratz
Ratz is held on another charge-that OF
felonious assault-and probably number
of additional charges will be made against
him.
81 appear for Mr.. Lane" said Attorney
Carroll Cook, "and ask for continuance,
so that can properly prepare defense,
as have only come into the case.
"I understand said Judge Campbell,
'that question has been raised by Judge
Low as to the sufficiency of one OF Lane s
bondsmen. l see Judge Low here in court
and will ask him to explain his objection" J"
when / accepted this bond" said
Judge Low, certain personal property or
Lorenz Ford was stated to be worth ) TO-
COO. | have since learned that, according
to the Assessors report, the same same properly
was sworn to be worth only $1,000.
'Do you consider the bond sufficient ?'
inquired Judge Campbell.
Il do not" replied Judge Low,
"Bailiff, take Lane into custody" or
dered Judge Campbell, and the old man
was hustled into the wire cage.
Il want to say" said Judge Campbell, f,
"tbat the reason why these hearings
! should be disposed Of without delay is that