The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-10-30

the Illinois Surety Company. He SAID
there are several cases on the docket
that have never been called, though
they are brought forward from term
to term. Asked what is the state OF
feeling between him and Judge John
son, Mr.. Nixon said he did not think
1t was harsh. He said in answer to a
remark from Judge Johnson, that he
is the only circuit judge, during his
many years as clerk, who has ever
sought to humiliate him.
When recalled with his records Mr..
Nixon showed, regarding the appeal
cases from Fairley's court, that two
against Gus Jones had been nol-pros-
sed one against Ada MCGOWAN was
passed to files at request of district
attorney; one against Gene Gum yet
on docket, with judges entray of Ter
ror," and the other against same party
with jury and verdict of guilty and
sentence suspended.
Herbert ellis, chancery clerk, intro
duced by request of the committee his
records in which was shown the deed
from o. c. and T. r. Rodgers to Paul
B. Johnson and j. E. Davis, for lot 16,
block u, Yellow Pine survey with cash
consideration Of $500; also deed John
son and Davis to Oscar Jordln. et al,
same day, for the same property for
$4,000; and deed of trust to Johnson
and Davis on same property showing
it was sold on long time terms to be
paid for in small installments.
Constable Dohenty.
Constable Barney Doherty said he
has been around Judge Johnson's court
a great deal; thinks he shows much
temper at times. Recalls when he
lectured a jury; thinks Judge shows
favoritism to J. E. Davis. Said
that in cases he has in which
Davis is connected, witnesses
| never get their fees; does not know
what becomes OF the cases. Asked
Gy Judge Johnson if it was not fact
that witness had been his enemy ever
since he was indicted for drunkenness
in office, Mr. Doherty said, mo, but
am glad you mentioned that case" He
then explained that on one occasion
while in office he had been up all the
previous night and had gotten into
his buggy to go home; he fell asleer
and when he walked up he was in Jail
but it was not because he was drunk
Being addressed by Judge johnson
with the question, Barney didn't Vol
waylay me one night and draw {
pistol on me when | was on my wa,
home, and didn't | tell you to 90 OF
or | would slap your jaws?" 81 die
not, and you would not have told mt
you would slap my jaws" was the an
swer.
Mike Doherty, policeman sever
years, asked if he had any complain
to make against Judge Johnson, said
none" Didn't think he was Smart
enough to make any complaint. OnI,
thing he knew, saw Judge johnson
and ]. e. Davis down looking at Oliver
Rodgers property, but does not know
that there was anything wrong in that
David Farley. Thinks Judge John
son sometimes cranky. Asked if John
son had ever tried to brow-beat juries
said last court he heard the Judge say
jury then hung up, were "set OF
fools" This was not while court was
sitting or to the jury. Referring to
Carrie Owens case, said she had said
it cost her $1,000 or 81 400 to get out
of her case. Knew of one case where
blind tiger was fined only 500.
Sheriff Bennett.
Sheriff ]. D. Bennett said his judg.
ment of Judge Johnson was that Judge
Johnson's rulings are irregular; espe.
cially in the matter of passing SEN
fences, giving some more than others.
Where Davis is employed cases are
mol pressed or thrown out as a rule.
He told of Carrie Owens case. That
in first place she was fined
$500 and given 90 days" in each of
two cases. after going to the farm