Jacksonville post., November 25, 1911, Image 2

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A FUNDAMENTAL
PRINCIPLE
Ey EMERSON TROWBRIDGE
A bstract -T itle C o .
(I ncorporated )
II. K. HANNA
Copyright by American Press Asso-
elation. 1911.
A muss meeting was called lu the
miulue town of Tenderfoot to take
meimtiivs for organizing a city gov­
ernment. The citizens had got tired
of lawlessness and Judge Lynch. A
lawyer named Jenkins, from the east,
was the Instigator of the movement.
A di--«' * ame up before the court the
very d ty after the organization. John
Decker had an altercation with Silas
Green about a mining claim and shot
him dead. Decker was arrested and
tried. Jenkins bad given the judge a
few elementary law points for his
guidance. "The fundamental princi­
ple," said the lawyer, "Is that an ac-
ru led ! ersou is to lie considered inno­
cent till lie is proved guilty." The
This store is always on the lookout
Judge did not even grasp this Idea,
for something new to benefit its customers. Re­
and when the trial commenced the
cently it learned that the Chicago Kenosha Ho­
lawyer discovered that he would have
siery
Co.,
makers
of
the
famouB
Black
Cat
Ho
­
*’
a hard time keeping his honor on the
siery, were willing to spend big money to educate
Judicial track. No sooner had Decker
the public on the superior point of their brand. So
we arran ged with them to let our customers par.
been brought into the court than the
ticipate in a great Big Money Prize Contest.
court itself seemed Inclined to follow
98 Prizes will be given away to people in our and
the path to which ho had been accus­
other towns. The prizes will range from $200.00
tomed.
down.
“You, John Decker, you’s goln' to
Besides, a pair of Black Cat “Comfit
. ........ ” . silk
.............
lisle
have a legal trial. Yon’s goln’ to be
hoisery will be given for every idea which does
considered Innocent o' this shootin’ till
not win a money prize vet which can be used by
the Chicago Kensoha Hoisery Co.
you's been proved guilty. Now, the
The contest is easy and fascinating work and
fust thing 1 wants to know Is whether
partly consists of
you shot SI Green accidentally or a
purpose.”
Putting Together An Ad
“One moment, your honor,” the law­
from the Black Cat Booklet. Come and get your
yer interrupted. “The accused is not
instructions and Free Contest Entrance Ticket now
bound to answer any question that
so that you can get started. The contest ends Dec. 10
would incriminate him.”
The winners will get their money before Xmas.
“You mean," said the Judge, looking
at the speaker, surprised, “that If 1
Earn $200.
shoot any one that’s interfering with |
Remember, the Black Cat Stockings are theor.es
me wrongfully I can't stand up like n i
which have the "Comfit” style for women and the
man and say I done It?"
Extended Heel for Men, Women and Children.
The lawyer was puzzled. lie wished I
to explain the matter to the Judge, but
didn’t know how to get so technical a
point through Ids honor’s thick skull.
So he simply said:
“No, you can’t. I, ns public prosecu­
tor, must prove that tills prisoner is
guilty under the law. If I choose to
put lihn on tlie stand to speak In fills
Thru ill th) grain out bjfor-a the own defense I may do so, but I aui not
compelled to do so.”
rats an 1 miii d> it for y>u.
“Waal, you go right on and do the
Dont stand toi much on your dignity
provln’. That's wliat you're here for."
—yon might slip and fall.
It so happened that there were no
Official Paper of the City of Jacksonville, Oregon
With hay twenty dollars a ton who witnesses of the actual shooting. Jen­
kins adhered to legal customs, explain­
would not be a hayseed?
It is so easy for a rip in the horse ing to the court that It was a case of
A weekly newspaper published every Saturday at the county seat of Jackson
circumstantial evidence and he must
blanket toget larger Start for needle convince the Jury by certain mutters
County, Oregon. D. W. B agshaw , Editor.
and thread thuminjte you see such a closely connected with the affair that
rent.
Decker killed Green. If he could not
As the end of the year approaches do this Decker must go free. The Judge
Entered as second-class matter June 22, 1907, at the post office at Jacksonville,
et us be up and doing all the outdoor told the attorney to "fire away.” Jen­
Oregon, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1379.
work that we put off, lest winter kins produced the ball that did the
murder, showed that it was of the
catches us unprepared.
same caliber as Decker’s revolver,
Selling the farm and moving into proved that but one sliot was fired by­
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25. 1911
town to join the store-box clnb is a Decker and there was but one cham­
good deal like trading off the best cov ber of his weapon empty Immediately
after the shooting. Tills being all the
SUBSCRIPTION: One year by mail $1.59. Advertising rates’ furnished on fora yellow dog, Dont do it brother, actual evidence be bud to bring for­
as long as you can plow a straight
ward, lie was obliged to be content
application.
furrow,
with It.
If you had to stack any hay out
A young man named Stlrgs, who had
We have been asked to explain in regard to the plan this vear, look at the tops before copied letters in a law office, had been
winter sets in. They sometimes settle appointed attorney for the defense,
adopted for paying the cost of the distributing water badly,
so that the storms are likely to lie proved that the revolver on which
bnd framed his theory of the
system. Briefly it is this: the cost of the system will be injure the hay very much. If this is Jenkins
prisoner's guilt was not the one used
the
case
with
yours,
top
them
out
assessed upon all property in the district in proportion to again. Thick, fine grass is the In the fray. This took the prosecutor
tlat-a-back, and be didn't know wbat
the benefits accruing and then the property owner can best’for this purpose. Tread it down to
say.
either pay the assessment in full at one time or he can well.
"What’s the next thing to do?” asked
Judge.
pay it in ten equal payments, one each year thereafter Never set a fried egg, with the ex- the “Why,
the next thing Is for you to
pectation of hatching a fried chicken.
until paid. Most people will choose the installment plan In excessively hot weather place can­ charge the Jury. You must tell them
if they think that according to
and as will only be required to pay one-tenth each year it vas over the potatoe patch in order to that
the evidence, mind you. Decker killed
shield the eyes of the potatoes from Green they must bring In a verdict of
will not work any hardships upon anyone.
the blinding sun. Investigations of guilty: if not they are to acquit him.”
modern science have disclosed the
"What does the Jury think about It?"
The resolutions pulished this week apply to the district fact that there is no essential connec­ asked the judge. “According to the
tion between duck raising and quack evidence, did John Decker kill 81
set out therein; next week we will publish those applying grass.
From November Farm Journal. Green or not?”
to the extensions.
“Accordin’ to the evidence,” said the
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foreman, “John Decker didn't kill no-
The Poultry Yard.
ixly.”
Grieve, H. G. Wortman and J. A.
The trial had come to a standstill.
FHE COURT HOUSE
Lay in the winters supply of road
Everybody looked at Jenkins, who had
Perry appointed appraisers.
dust or sifted coal-ashes, as it will be ii augurated the new order of Judicial
lt«ms of Intereet tp Jackson County
Estate of Anna Clay, deceased. for dust baths.
proceeding, and Jenkins looked em-
Tax Payara
r-. ■>
Order fixing day for final settlement.
A load of gravel scattered around l rrassed. The Judge came to his re­
tn the matter of the estate of Bradly houses and coops would greatly con­ lief.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
"This yere trial,” he said, “has been
D. Williamson, deceased. Ordsr for tribute to the health of many a flock.
Wm. Heffner and Christobel Rose final settlement
on the theory that the prisoner is In­
Whetstone.
A hen will eat a bushel of corn a nocent till he has been proved guilty.
Estate of Clarinda C. Oglesby, de­ I
Perry Byron Fuller and Mabie Grace
year if she ran get it Put aside that Is there any other way o’ doin’ it?"
ceased. Inventory and appraisment filed
"In some countries," stammered the
Parsons,
amount for each one, and see that
In the matter of the estat’ of N. each one gets her share.
lawyer, “they reverse the process. The
Michael E Herriman and Myrtle
a- cused is regarded guilty till he has
Stidham deceased. Inventory and
Clara McKee.
proved himself innocent.”
Let dressed poultry of all kinds
appraisment filed.
W. M. Puhi and Carrie O. Johnson,
All right." replied his honor. "Now
cool
clear
through
before
offering
it
i
In the matter of the estate of Flora
Oro Edward Dubert and Ocean
we’ll try John Decker on that air the­
for
sale.
Limp
poultry
does
not
sell
as
Carpenter, an insane person. Order
»
ory. You. John Decker, how y’ goln'
Woodlee Pellett.
appointing guardian and fixing bond in well as that which is good and stiff.
ti prove y' didn't kill Si Green?"
E. J. Murphy and Pearl Holman. sum of $500,
Secure a lot of dry leaves or other
“I hain't a-goln’ to prove no sich
Lester Spencer and Irene Bilderdack
In the matter of the estate and light litter for use, during cold weather tl ing," replied the prisoner. “I done
NEW CASES.
guardianship of Alton S. M. Morris, a in making the hens exercise. Idle it. and if Si Green was livin' and tried
hens become mischievous and unhealthv tc l>eat me some more I'd do It ag’ln."
Carl Cobleigh vs Prospect Construc­ minor. Order appointing gurdian.
The eyes of the judge and the spec­
tion Co. Action to recover money.
Estate of Elizabeth Stewart, deceas­ stock.
tators were turned once more upon
Complaint filed. Summons issued. ed. Executor,s first account fiiled
Gather in the poultry that have Jenkins In Inquiry as the next step.
Motion to strke.
Estate of John B. Meehan, deceas­ been allowed to roost outside. The
"The prisoner confesses his guilt
Farmer and Fruitgrowers Bank vs ed. Order admitting will to probate sooner they become accustomed to the and declines to put in a defense,
i
house the better it will be for their which Is equivalent to putting In a
J. F. Reddy et a). Action to recover and appointing executix.
plea of guilty. This saves the town
money. Complaint filed.
In the matter of the estate and health and improvement.
the expense of a trial, and in such
Helen Leo M. Morgan vs John B. guardianship of Martha Hugger, a
When a hen ia determined to sit, and cases the guilty one usually expects a
Morgan. Suit for diovree. Complaint minor. Outer appointing guardian and “Tying, ducking and seteaming ‘shoo’, I lighter sentence.”
filed, summons issued.
fixing bond in sum of $1090.
“Is there any lighter way o' killin'
Fail with Speckle, and she sits the prisoner than hangln'?” asked the
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Nan F. Strick faden vs Frank
it through,”
Judge.
Strickfaden. Suit for divorce, Com­ GUMPTION ON THE FARM
.just put thirteen fresh, fertile egg«
Jenkins smiled a sickly smile nnd
plaint fiiled, order and bond f1 la, 1.
under her, feed and water occasionly, said he dldu't know of any unless
Summons issued.
There was too much high flying at and let it go at that. It saves wear shooting might not be so objection­
PROBATE COURT
many of the agricultural fairs this fall. and tear on the nerves, and she gets able.
"Take him out and shoot him,” were
In the matter of the estate of
Hauling in hay by aeroplane is not over it better and more quickly; and
F. Wall deceased. Order appointing ever likely to become popular. Let if she hatches anything you are that his honor's Anal word«
After that In Tend, : ’-«t . rtmi-sals
Ww. Ulrich as administrator and us all live as clone to the earth as I much ahead.
were
considered guilty 1! . roved ta­
fixing bond in sum of*300. W. T. possible.
From November Farm Journal,
i' .-cent
$1,000.00
Prize Contest
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