The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-03

unique and common sense methods by which he transacts the business of the court, but by his wide knowl- edge of men and affairs. Now, for the case in point:
 The other day after the usual daily grind had come to close, and Judge Alb had ordered Sheriff Jack to declare the court adjourned, the high sheriff said Excuse me, Judge, but you have overlooked a real good bet, you have another case to try"
 Name the defendant"
 Mike Casey, your honor."
 Judge Alb turned toward the dock and saw seated in the corner a man s0es AHo1Qd buried in his hands 'llas 4 1es AaAp detection on his '! f49lll take up your case <sss bered Himself hibered himself and dis h we'll advanced in years 18 every evidence of a powerful and rugged physique. His hair was red with fiery tint that matched his sunburned complexion. His eyes were blue, and despite the lines that age, and perhaps dissipation, had engraved indelibly on his face. there was something in their twinkle that reminded one of the banshee, or the Jaunting car, or the lakes of Kill larney. He smiled at the judge, and with evident pleasure blurted out:
 Will. will. if it aint me ould frind. Judge Abanaty."
 The recognition seemed mutual, for Judge Alb acknowledged the greeting and said:
 T am glad to see you again, Red. How are your"
 T can't say. yer honor thot I am glad to see you on this prisint oc- cashun"
 That's all right, Red; where have you been? I haven't seen you for 20 years or more."
 Judge, I have bin in nanny places since I sawsye last. In fact l have bin all around the wurrold lookin' for job"
 find one"
 T hope not, yer honor"
 sheriff Jack, what is the charge against the defendant?"
 Wife desertion."
 No Rhyme or Reason
 Judge Alb called the wife of the defendant to the stand. who stated that her husband had left her bee and board without assigning any rhyme or reason for his act.
 Did he leave anything behind beside you?'
 No sir, he left me nothing but $ headache and a bad impression"
 'Is he able to work and hold 2 iob?"
 Tie never could hold anything Judge, not even his breath" Does he ever bring anything home with, him?"
 He is in the habit, Judge, o bringing home package ever, night and--" Judge. yer honor" interrupted the defendant" if ye don't stop tho woman frum talkin' yez will be. after thinkin' thot I am candid1ee ful tn city commishun."
 Don't interrupt the witness Casey. What does he do to supper you?"
 Judge. he can't support himself it takes at least two friends to bring him home"
 "How many times have you beer married?'
 Twice, your honor. My first hus band is dead and" "Manny's tn time I've bin sorry fur thot fact" remarked Casy il stage whisper. Again I must request you to keer quiet, Casey. From what your wife says, you must be a nice fellow" T would say the same thins about yer honor only I am on m, oath"
 Mrs. Casy. what do you sugges that I do with him?'
 "Ill plead guilty. yer honor. if y, will give me about tin years in { brewery" interpolated the defendant with chuckle. Keep quiet, Casey, you are refer ring to ancient history. l will givs you an opportunity to talk later"
 'sYou can give him life as far a: I am concerned" said Mrs. Casey.
 "But thought you wanted him tc come back to you"
 q did, your honor, when l swor' out the warrant, but I have changed my mind"
 T see. Exercising womans pre-, rogative. Casey, do you want to asl yous wiAe any questions?"