The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1896-02-14
fies to the worthiness Of the law, the

Mr. d. Il. Hannett OF this city reSpon-
ded to the toast of "The Bar" in
which he did his profession great JUS
tice. In the formation of society ap-
peared the lawyers to protect the rights
of the people. No profession under the
heavens could better preserve heprop-
erty than members of the bar. which
they protect to the uttermost Mr..
Hannetts remarks were we'll received.
"Ethics of the Law Profess ion" was
placed in the hands OF James Brown OF
Chamberlain for treatment and the
gentleman's remarks were decidedly
unique. taking a humorous turn in
applying his ideas to the ethics of his
profession. In closing he referred in
glowing terms to the honored guests
Of the evening and extended most
cordial welcome to Judge Smith, and
to Judge Haney words OF sincere re-
gret at his departure
Along in the earliest days Of Mitch
ellis Infancy Mr.. G. H. Dillon of Yank-
ton practiced law and to him was as
signed the topic: THE Early Practice
OF Law in the Territory" He said the
first term of court was held in 1881,
the court room being over saloon,
with empty beer kegs for seats with
Mr.. Metcalf as clerk, and that many
interesting cases were tried. In those
days there were many lawyers in the
city, about 30, which number would
beincreased in a day and nearly as
frequently decreased. Mr. Dillon re-
| ferred to an old joke on F. NJ. Goody-
koontz, which was new to many Mr..
Dillon's "reminiscences we're heartily
appreciated and he expressed great
! satisfaction ard pleasure at being priv
ileged to mingle with his old friends at
such an affair. His remarks were
heartily applauded.
Prof. E. J. Quigley, superintendent
OF the city schools, was given the ever
popular theme, ''The Ladies'" for dis
cussion and he handled it in very
clever manner much to the satisfac-
ton OF the ladies. Woman, he said.
was an unfathomable being. She laughs
when maddest, cries when the hap
piest, says no when she means yes, but
with all those peculiar oppositions we
love her. He was ready to accept the
new woman and realized what a hard
time she had experienced in making
any progress, but she had conquered
so many seemingly insurmountable
obstacles that prelude ice was fast wan
| ing in her favor.
AT this point the toastmaster read
the regrets from gentlemen who were
unable to be present. kilograms were
received from Congressman Gamble at
Washington, and Judge Smith Of
Yankton, while letters were received
| from Governor Sheldon, Judge Corson
and Judge Fuller, OF the supreme court,
| H. G. Preston Of Sioux Falls, Judge
Gatfy of Pierre and H. f. Fellows of
Plaukinton. Each gentleman referred
in complimentary terms to the honored
guests in regard to their fitness for
the positions to which they had been
appointed.
p. A. Zollman, of Alexandria, made
feeling response to the toast Our
New Circuit Court" This is time
for rejoicing and sorrow, he said
We rejoice at the promotion of Judge
Smith, and yet it is mingled with sor-
row for he must leave them as a citizen.
Judge Haney's promotion brought the
same two elements into conflict The
speaker referred to the early life of
Judge Smith when he was struggling
for his legal education, and how by
his indomitable will power and courage
he had swept aside all obstacles in his
pathway to arrive at point of distinc-
tion thus early in life. In an early
day he had located in Alexandria and
by honest methods, and strict business
integrity had won the warmest admira-
tion from his home people.
Judge Smith, in reply to the high
eulogium of his fellow townsman, said
he felt the profound sense of gratitude
for the honors accorded to Judge
Haney and himself, which he would
treasure away as one of the most i'm
portant events Of his life. Judge Smith
said he entered upon the duties of his
Office with some fear and misgivings.
owing to the excellent record by his
predecessor, Judge Haney, but with
his trust and hope placed in Almighty
God he would be guided honestly and
righteously in the discharge of the new
responsibilities placed upon his shoul-
ders. His remarks We're well timed
and his hearers were in close sympathy
with all he said. Judge Smith was
perfectly willing that all the honors OF
the evening should be conferred on
Judge Haney, to whom he thought
they rlghtfully belonged.
Business Men, the Clients of the
Lawyers" was the subject assigned to
| Hon r. u Wplch who saw much in