Rensselaer Republican, Volume 13, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 May 1881 — Law by Telephone. [ARTICLE]

Law by Telephone.

.- Yesterday a well known lawyer, who has no partner, was engaged in Judge Swing’s court at an hour when a case was set before a popular justice of the peace, in which ne himself was the plaintiff. What was to be done? ‘‘How happy could he be with either were the other dear charmer away!” Remembering that the justice of the peace kept a telephone, he rushed to the nearest one, on leave of absence from the court, and called the ’squire, when the following colloquy took place: Attorney—“ls that you,’Squire?” Justice of the peace—“ Yes, what is wanting?” Attorney—Want judgment in my case. Justice of the Peace—Can’t give it unless you are here to swear. Attorney—Can’t leave here; is defendant there ? Justice of the Peace—No; hold up ypur right hand. Attorney—Hand is up. Justice of the Peace—You do solemnly affirm that you will testify, etc.

.Attorney—Yes, sir, I do, and don’t you forget it. Justice of the Peace—Does this man, the defendant, live in your house ? Attorney—Yes, sir. Justice oi the peace—ls he holding over his ter ii'? Attorrey—Yes, a good ways. Justice of -the peace—Give him notice to quit? Attorney—Yes, sir; andhewontgo. Notice is before you. Justice oi the peace—All right; judgment for plaintiff; will send the constable around right sway. When the attorney had gut through with his case and reached nis office an hour later, the officer was there awaiting orders. v

Secretary Windonf has transmitted to Captain Hooper, of the revenue cutter Thomas Corwin, the orders which are to govern him in his Artie cruise. Nominally, he goes to prevent frauds on the revenue, but, as a matter of fa-jt, ha is to search for the Jeannette. He will sail in a few days.