Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-12-10

1dyneS the PLAINTIFFS attorney, had
made q very fiowery and exceed
ingly eloquent speech. Mr.. Trude,
In order to dissipate the effect of his
opponents speech upon the Jury,
1ound IL necessary to quote the Ian
guage OF the famous Athenian Pisis-
tratus, which had direct bearing
on the case. There he stood with
his hands in the air in a pose truly
delsartian, when Mr.. Hynes, who is
an accomplished classical scholar,
affecting look ofignorance, quickly
remarked
"lf the court please, no such wit
ness testified in the easel"
Mr.. Trude was, of course, greatly
disconnected, the judge, jury and
court spectators bursting out i'm n
guffaw at Mr.. Trude's situation.
ALL HE WANTED.-J. Emory
Storrs lost divorce case by the wit
OF his opponent. He had brought
suit for divorce on behalf of wo-
man, who asked for the possession of
two children. The husband made a
vigorous protest, and employed a
young lawyer Of ability to defend
the suit.
The defense had the best case, so
far as the evidence went, but Mr..
Storrs made one of his characteristic
ically strong speeches, with an elo-
quent plea on behalf of the mother
and her two children. The effect on
the jury was apparent. He con-
| plnlp1 hic onaanh with fhof fr;fa or
clamation of Patrick Henry, "Give
me liberty or give me DEATH"
The young attorney arose deliber-
ately and said:
"Mr. Bailiff, you can give me a
glass of water"
COULDN'T RETURN THE COMpLI-
MENT.--A story is related of w. s.
Forrest, the we'll known Chicago
criminal lawyer, who was retained
in case before Judge Williamson.
1t was the suit for damages for per-
sonal injuries against the Milwaukee
d st. Paul Railroad. Mr.. Forrest
represented the plaintiff; w. j.
Hynes, the defendant. The ques-
tion in point turned largely upon
the arrangement of the roads tracks,
switches and frogs. A man named
Maloney, assistant yard master of
the Milwaukee & st. Paul road, was
on the witness stand. He was very
important witness for the defense.
His native brOgue was rich and pro-
nounced, though he had been in this
country many years. He was one
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knew it thoroughly.
On the direct examination Malo-
ney had been lacOnic in his answers.
This economy of words in his char
acteristic brogue made Mr.. Forrest
think he had an easy victim on the
cross-examination, but when spurred
by cross.questions the witnesses
Irish was aroused, and he became
more Voluble. The more the Irish
man was prodded the hotter he be-
came, although he did not lose his
head, but damaged the plaintiffs
case. Mr.. Forrest saw the ground
slipping from under him, and, like
the good cross-eXaminer he is, began
to look for an opening to drop the wit
ness without more injury to his case.
He succeeded in provoking tarty
reply from the witness, whereupon,
thinking this his opportunity wav-
ing his hand, he said, sarcastically
"That will do, Mr.. Witness
You're very smart, aren't you?'
"Oi'd like to ratur-rn the compile
mant, Master Forrest, af Oh want
oonder OATH" quickly replied the
/ u,ifpooc ha Loft tho otonI
THE JUDGE PUT THE NOTION
A very funny story is told on James
Epler and Oscar Delew, both Of
whom enjoyed reputation for wit
and humor during their lifetime
In one of the townships adjacent to
Cook county the people elected a
new justice Of the peace. He was a
man known for his strict application
of parliamentary rules to every
thing possible, having acted as presi-
dent of many small deliberative
bodies in the township. In fact, he
was regarded in his precinct as the
prince of "pro tempores." His
election was due to this fact, which
had brought him popularity. He
was what the craft called judge Of
necessity, "for necessity knows no
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Among his first cases was one of
trifiing importance-an assault. Ep-
ler and Delew represented the de.
fendant, and man by the name of
Smith the prosecution. Both sides
announced they we're ready for trial.
Just as the court was about to pro-
ceed Mr.. Epler arose and said:
eff your honor please, l move
this case be dismissed.
81 second the notion" quickly
put in Mr.. Delew.
It's moved and seconded that
this case be dismissed" was put by
the court.
"But, Your Honor" quickly in
terrupted Mr.. Smith, with great
surprise at such procedure.
"Mr. Smith, this court has pre-.
sided over meetings before, and is
thoroughly familiar with parlia-
mentary procedure--it needs no as
sistance from you in this matter"
But, Your Honor"
Il shall fine you for contempt,
Mr.. Smith, if you continue to dis
turb this court"
The court then put the question
again, adding: All in favor Of the
motion will rise" Epler, Delew
and the prisoner arose. "Those op.
, posed will rise" Smith and the
prosecutor arose.
1.-THE motion Is carried by vote
of 8 to 2, and the case is dismissed ~