New-York tribune., 1911-10-01

been Ricardo, was asserting with conii-
dence in Chicago that uring the TWO
years he "shadowed' the judge he made
numerous discoveries His report pre-
pared at the instance Of IN Eastern maga-
zine as he said, but sold later for publ
satin in q Chicago daily newspaper. ne
asserted was surcharged with things
against Grosscup." When the entire story
is published Judge Grosscup promises TO
take such action for a court or commission
inquiry as he deems best
Judge Grosscup is a determined man.
once during the great American railway
union strike. in 1894. when Judge Grosscup
and his associates sent Eugene V. Debs to
iai. George NJ Pullman. the late palace
car proprietor. was wanted as witness
in court in one Of the riot cases before
Judge Grosscup, but the bailins could not
find him.
Leave word N his house and Office
ordered Judge Grosscup, that l will put
him in jan for contempt unless he comes
into this court and testifies.'
The next day the clerk notified Judge
C;rosscup as he sat on the bench that "
gentleman wishes 20 see you in chambers
The Judge left the bench a moment. came
hack and announced TO the attorneys in
the riot case:
Gentlemen. Mr. Pullmans explanation
is entirely satisfactory to the court
Rut no one except Judge Grosscup ever
knew what Mr. Pullman said I'm cham
bers" or why he did not testify.
Although stern on the bench, Judge
Grosscup has a fine sense of humor. APP
nearing before a new grand jury one day
ne said
Gentlemen. there are twenty-three Of
YOU: 7 can get along with seventeen or
eighteen. If any Of you wishes to be re-
leased and can give valid excuse l VIII
let some Of you go"
one of the jurors rose and, with quiver-
ing lips as If in awe Of the court. began:
your honor, / wish 10 be excused.
For what reason" asked the Judge.
We'll" said the juror. my wife is away
and there's no one at home except the SER
want girl to-
Excused" said the judge. you are
needed 10 care FOR the house
Al another time. when Kenesaw NJ. Ian
dis was practising lawyer in the Chicago
federal court. Judge Grosscup appointed
him TO defend a prisoner who had no coun-
sci. The case was called for trial Lands
stanned ND 10 the bench and addressed the
Judge.
..Tf vour honor please" said he. 81 wish
n Withdraw as the defendants counsel"
Withdraw" roared Judge Grosscup.
For what
.I have learned since noon,' responded
r.andis that the prisoner lied TO me this
morning
"Tbe withdrawal" said Judge Grosscup,
cts accepted. The case will 20 to the jury
without argument, and may God have
mercy on the prisoner!'
The young lawyer was elevated 20 the
Chicago bench later and imposed on the
standard oil Company the immense fine
tLat Judge Grosscup reversed in the higher
court.
when the Yerkes observatory was estab-
lished Al Williams Bay, Wis, the Univer-
sitv Of Chicago was not so rich as 1t Is
rov and il found difficulty in Offering a
salary that would attract an astronomer
~ renown TO it's allied institution. II
wanted Professor Burnham. II so hap
poncd that the professor, besides being an
astronomer. was an expert In the clerical
work Of the federal courts. At that time
one clerk could serve both the district
and the circuit court legally and draw the
two salaries II was arranged therefore.
that Professor Burnham should be- per
mitted 10 hold the cierkship and also a
place at the Yerkes observatory The plan
succeeded.