The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-16
COURT N EFFNGHAM.
The Grand Jury Cordially Indorses
Both Judge and solicitor General


Both Judge and solicitor General.
Judge Robt- Fau.eant and Solicitor Cen
eral W. ". Fraser returned last might
from Springfield. bingham county, where
they have been holding a session Of The
superior court postponed from last May
TIE session was a very brief one and
came 10 a close on Tuesday night, but
they remained in Springfield until yester-
day 10 attend the annual farmers dinner.
one of Bingham interesting institutions
which is something like Georgia barbe-
cue. where there s plenty 20 eat and the
good cheer flows from woodland
spring
Il is not often the court officers are
there on the occasion OF the farmers dIn-
ner, but when they can De- they always
stay and enjoy it. The session Of court
usually comes in May. but 80 was post
pOned this time on account Of May week
in Savannah. as well as for other rea-
sons. most Of the farmers being busy
with their crops JUST al that time. Judge
Faihgant was one of the speakers OF che
occasion, and an interesting address he
made them. Il was one Of the bright ana
humorous addresses. tapering OF into sol
emn and serious thought, for which Judge
Falligant is famous. and which was much
enjoyed by his hearers.
The session Of the court was not a very
busy one. There were only one or two
criminal cases on the docket, and there
was very little civil business TO be attend
ed 10. The only criminal case in which
there was conviction. and which was az
"a u Law ~
renee talligan, who was convicted Of the
charge OF assault with intent TO rape ana
sentenced 70 serve ten years in the peni-
Tertiary. The prOsecutriN in the case was
Ever Eivers, the alleged offense having
been committed July s. 1896. Falligan
was brought down 10 savannah yesterday
and placed in Jail here for safe keeping
until he Is called for by guard from one
OF the state penitentiary camps.
The grand jury. in its general present
ments did not overlook the court off,
GERS. 1t was enthusiastic in its indorse-
ments both of Judge Falligant and So
llcitOr General Fraser. and urged their
reelection by the next legislature The
grand jury spoke especially of Judge Fall
hgants charge. It's reference to these
officials is as follows:
Before closing our presentments, we de-
sire TO express our hearty commenda-
ton OF the zeal and ability with which
Auo nun W. W. fraser mas discharged
the duties Of the office of solicitor general
of this circuit, and we recommend him
TO the next legislature for reelection.
we earnestly request our next represent
alive ana senator to extend him their
cordial support
we return our thanks TO Mr.. Fraser
Tor his many cOurtesies to this body, and
thank his honor Judge Falligant for his
able charge, and especially for his heart
felt and forcible illusions TO the sacred
memories Of our southland, and his earn
est reminders Of the high standard of
citizenship which II is therefore not only
our privilege, but our duty, to pursue,
ana although he has no opposition, we
cannot let this opportunity pass to ex-
press our regard and esteem, and to re-
quest his reelection by the next legisla-
ture 70 the position he now so ably fills .