Rensselaer Republican, Volume 21, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 March 1889 — JUDGE JAMIESON’S WAT. [ARTICLE]

JUDGE JAMIESON’S WAT.

He Convinces a Young ’Couple That They Don’t Want to.Be Divorced. Chicago Journal. Judge Jamieson interposed his services as a mediator in a divorce case this morning and succeeded in patching up a truce, at least, between "'husband and wife. In the suit of Mrs. Belle Gallaher against Edward Gkllaher a motion was on the contested calendar to compel the husband to pay his wife’s solicitor’s fees and suitable alimony pending the settlement of the case. Gallaher is a broker, and also owns the patent on a curling tdachine, and his wife alleged he derived an income of at least $203 a month, and was welt able to contribute to the support qf herself and child. The ground on Which' shte applied for a divorce was exjtreme and ’repeated cruelty. Gallaher had denied the charges. • - Husband and wife were both iri court when the case was ealled: Judge Jamieson detected an affectionate glance which pretty Mrs. Gallaher stole at her husband as he sat near his his face saddened by the thdhght of what had brought hiininto court. . “Sink,” said tbe Judge in qh under-' one to his bailiff, St. Clair Sutherland, “I dqp’t believe these young people need any lawyers’ or Judges medicine; a .little wholesome advice would do them more good.” “I think ye’re right, Judge,” said Sink.'. “Tell them to step into my room,” and the message was* conveyed to the Gallahers, who*were soon fade to face in the Judgg’s/Ghaipbers.. “Now, look here,my friends,” said the Chancellor, kindly, “I don’t believe either of you realize the gravity of the step you are proposing to take. Divorce is a terribly thmg, especially for people who are parents. I am sure neither of you wrints to g.ve up your child.” .. ... “Oh, no indeed, Judge,” said both. “Why, then, can't you make ups try to do better, and live together again?” “Ah, Judge, I ain’t fit to be a husband to Belle; she’s the best wife a man ever had,” said Gallaher, the tears starting to his eyes. “Oh, yes, you are, Eddie,” said the little woman, beginning to soften. “You’re a good husband, only when you lose your temper.” * “Don’t you think you’d better try him again?” asked the Judge, his eyes beginning to twinkle, as he foresaw the inevitable outcome, j “Yes, I’d willingly try him again if he’d promise to do right.” “I’ll never be cruel to her again; I’ll hever speak a cross woid to her,” said Gallaher. “Then, take me, dear, and we’ll be so happy together again,” and the young wife was quickly enfolded in her husband’s arms. Judge Jamieson blew his nose violently and went out into the court room. “Case No. 2244 is dismissed for want of prosecution,” he said.