The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1911-05-12
Why They Were Paroled.
We were talking with the prosecu'


amongst other things, concerning the
large number of cases that there
were upon the docket during the last
term Of court, for carrying concealed
weapons. 1t was interesting to hear
something of each particular case, for
he studies his cases, every one. and
can, 1t seems, give separately. the en-
tire history of each case: and. not
only those disposed Of at the term
| just ended. but. also, Of all the cases
that have been upon the docket since
he has been prosecutor. lie told us
why all these cases were paroled. and
some of this may he Of interest to our
readers.
In the case of the state against
Fred Watson, he explained to Us that
Mr.. Watson had already, long before
court, left the state to remain away
and make his home, permanently. In
another state: that lie willingly came
back here without repuisition, and
without any expense whatever to
either the state or the county the
paying all the costs and expenses Of
the whole proceeding and that he
had good citizen of New Point Vi.
entity take the sense Of the people
out there upon the proposition. and.
that those with whom lac consulted.
advised him. that, under the circum.
stances. the parole should bc extend.
ed: and. that he. therefore. - recon.
mcnded to the court.
In the case of Mr.. Fitzmaurirc:
lie said that the defendant was AT
his own home when he had the pistol
and. that with the exception of a very
few minutes of the time. Nas al all
times upon his own land with II: that
lac claimed to have merely put the
gun into his pocket for the purpose Of
shooting chicken for his wife to
cook for dinner: that he was - pay.
and did pay. all costs of the proceed
ing including, also. tine and the
COSTS for the conduct which caused
the pistol toting to he reported to
the officers and. that there was some
doubt whether the evidence would
have shown that the pistol was en-.
tircly concealed, anyway. the handle
thereof having protruded from his
pocket: and. that. because OF al, these
things, aud. because there was every
reason To believe that he would Oh.
serve his parole, and not again put q
pistol In his pocket. even to shoot u
Icl,ickcn. with. the prosecutor agreed
to the parole. and 50 stated to the
court.
As to Mr.. Cayton: This was very
old man. between ~ and ~ years Old.
lle had already gone to jail ouer one
might. paid a tine Of 49, and all the
costs, In prosecution for dis, urblng
the peace with this pistol ulve trans.
action In which he exhibited the pi>.
toD: that he had been out West, and
had carried the pistol on his trip out
there. and seemed not to understan
that he was doing anything wrong IN
having u here: tina, he was peacea.
bile and reputable citizen Of Fillmore,
owned good farm adjoining said
town, had lived there many years,
and had many friends there, and,
upon the recommended ion Of a. good
men ~ there are In Andrew count y
made when the old gentleman was
let ont of Jail lac agreed Ia this pa.
role, and thinks that he did just
right In 80 doing. Deputy Slerill
Grlyin Is still keeping while the pa.
role runs the pistol that the old man
had, and II Is To he hoped that lac
. Cayiom viii never buy another one,
: ST. long ~ lac lives.
As to the Philips boy: This boy
had already been In Jail for several
weeks awaiting his trial, and being
unable to give bond and, a. he was
only III years old, and had neither
money nor friends, II seemed that he
should he let go out aud work some
where upon u farm. and. under the
guardian-eye Of Sheriff McNulty, save
his earnings, and try to be man. !,
WAS under these circumstances tina,
the prosecutor agreed to the parole
and that Judge Ellison issued tin
same, and who will say that this Wa
not Tor the bestS