The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23
CONTEMPT CASE OF
 !. JUDGE GREENE PUT 0FF TILL FRIDAY
Imposing Array of AttOr- neys Present in Recorders Court to Defend the
 Former Jurist

Judge Dan A. Greene, followed by a
 regiment of local attorneys, entered the
 recorders court at 10 o'clock yesterday
 morning amid the expectant hush of a
 crowd that numbered into the hundreds.
 A few ladies were also present,
 It was a tense moment,
 The crowd was keyed to the highest
 pitch of excitement. careful perusal
 of The Age-Herald had conveyed the
 information that Judge Dan A. Greene
 one of the most prominent citizens of
 the city and county, and former jurist
 on the criminal bench of Jefferson coun- ty. had been cited to appear for "con- tempt of court before Recorder Henry l..
 Anderton.
 The alleged contempt of court was through the publication of letter by Judge Greene in afternon newspaper which jocularly suggested that the city commission could save Itself the salary it paid Recorder Anderton by utilizing a phonograph which would contain a rec ord of the decisions of Commissionel Arlie Barber. The letter further stated that Mr. Barber had formed the habit of sittingfi on the bench with Recorder Anderton and alleged that Commissioner Barber prejudged the cases. It was this letter that caused Recorder Anderton to cite Judge Greene for 'con- tempt of coure' and explain his let ter.
 Judge Greene faced the youthful record CT with a bland smile. He indicated that his chief of staff, Hugh Morrow, ifu ha Sion hV the ODen- ing of proceedings
 We would like some information about this natter said Ms. Morrow, land we would like to see a written statement"
 1, ''Is there a stenographer in the court room?' questioned Recorder Anderton. There was no answer and Recorder An derton made the following query: 1 Will you permit me to make my state | ment under oath?"
 1 "The constitution requires person cited with contempt to be served With written statement from the court show 1 ing the grounds for contempt" replied MT. Morrow.
 1T can prepare such a statement with in 30 minutes said Recorder Anderton q would prefer more time" replied MT. Morrow, i've would like to consult some authorities and we will also contend that you have not the right to cite for contempt supposed to have been commit | ted outside of your presence" twill Tuesday meet with your con venience?' queried the young recorder l q am engaged on a case then.' re- | piled MT. Morrow.
 1 "Well, Friday at 9:30 o'clock. then, 1 said Recorder AndertOn. That is suitable to us. replied MT 1 Morrow, and thereupon Judge Dan A Greene, still surrounded by his friends I left the courtroom slowly and with the proper legal dignity
 1 Among the most active of the attorneys I in support of Chief of Staff Hugh Nor. row were Samuel Sterne. Won L. Thomp- l son., Felix Blackburn and Dupont Thomp-
 son. The rest of the parade carried ar 1 imposing number of law books. l On the commission side of the affail !: in the recorders court yesterday 1t Is understood that Commissioner John R l Hornady will air his views to his col leagues in an executive meeting tomor. Frow. MT. Hornady is very much exer-
 cised at the unfavorable publicity thu l city commission has been receiving o, | late, and opinion about the city hall i. that there is something brewing for the
 committee meeting tomorrow morning.