Bishop Latimer once said that "wherever you see persecution, there is more than a probability that truth is on the persecuted side." With our knowledge of coincidences that arise in connection with legal proceedings and our experience with human affairs, we feel almost compelled to believe the force of this quotation and literally apply it to the case of Judge Raymond. The Judge, after a relentless fight made upon him to defeat his re-appointment as Federal Judge in the Indian Territory, seems doomed to remain a victim of malignity and merciless persecution. While he was on the bench, one Watts was indicted for embezzlement on a charge made by the firm which Watts represented in the Indian Territory. Watts on some ground or other, which to us is immaterial, was acquitted. Now, Watts instead of suing the parties or firm that instituted the proceedings against him, has brought an action against Judge Raymond for damages in the sum of $25,000.00; claiming that the Judge connived against him, to secure the indictment. It is remarkable, to say the least, how Judge Raymond could have taken an effective part in the conviction of this man, and how Watts' legal counselors can conceive of a theory that will prove successful in securing a verdict in his favor. If the Judge, while on the bench, sanctioned the indictment or even seemed satisfied that it was returned, is not liable for judicial acts. But the judge is a gentleman of culture and surely too well informed to stultify himself with acts of connivance, especially in view of the distinguished position he held even aside of innate principle and conscience-promptings as to right and wrong. A man who has filled the judicial position that Judge Raymond has, should not receive insult upon injury. The Judge if innocent of the charge, as positively asserted by the District Attorney, who of all men was in position to know, is entitled to fair consideration from the public and the moral support of the united Oklahoma Bar. Hon. Benj. F. Hegler, Sr., who for the past eight years has been Clerk of the Supreme Court of Oklahoma, was a few days since again re-appointed to that important office. The office of Supreme Court Clerk is more than a clerical one-it is properly filled only by a first class lawyer and a scholar The ordinary duties may be performed by a person of average business knowledge, but the literary part in the correction of opinions, and the drafting of papers that are often required, necessitate the scholar, and the legal documents and incidentals that go with them, often to the highest court of the nation, accurate legal acumen. All the necessary qualifications are fortunately possessed by Mr. Hegler, as well as those which, like spice, add flavor to the substantials- geneality, courtesy and accommodation, which blend everywhere with the performance of office imposed duties. All elements considered, he is to-day perhaps the best fitted man for this office in the whole Territory. Irrespective of party affiliation he is universally esteemed and has the best wishes of every honorable member of the Bar. It may be of interest to lawyers especially not residing in the capital that the location of all the judicial offices will be changed by the first of July. The Supreme court clerk's office will be moved from its old stand on corner of Harrison and Division to the corner of Oklahoma Avenue and Division, and all the others to the new Federal Building. These last include Chief Justice office and court chambers, United States Attorney' office, as well as U. S. Marshal' office. As the Statehood Bill contains a clause extending the laws of Oklahoma over the Indian Territory for many purposes during interregnum between now and the establishment of the regular state Government we will furnish Indian Territory lawyers from now until the end of July who will send us subscription to vol, five of the Oklahoma Law Journal the complete volume four for an additional one dollar-that is two years for three dollars. In volume four will be found in full the leading cases disposed of during the last twelve months. This offer is only made to Indian Territory lawyers, should they desire access to the late Oklahoma cases. THE AMERICAN, & ENGLISH ENCYCLOPÆDIA OF LAW, New Second Edition, we are pleased to state, is now in the Territorial Library. It has just been added. It is the Best and most Accurate work of an Encyclopædic kind and lawyers coming to the capital to complete their briefs will hereafter not look in vain for what they want. Chief Justice, John H. Burford, a few days since spoke to us of this Encyclopædia in the highest terms, and his opinion of the merits of a legal work is worth volumes. The Illinois Law Review, is the name of a new law magazine just published in Chicago. It is edited by Hon. F. C. Woodward and publishad by the Northwestern University Law Publishing Association. Illinois is a state of many great lawyers and we have no doubt that this magazine will become famous and worthy of all professional consideration. The St. Louis, El Reno & Western Ry Co., the short and direct line from Guthrie to El Reno, continues to give the best service to quickly reach all Western points from Guthrie. It connects with the Rock Island, North, West, and South. It has been in operation two years and never had a wreck. All tourists West on reaching Guthrie should call at its main office on corner of Harrison and Division Street for rates west over this direct, quick and safe line. T. L. Wolf, Traffic Manager. The advocates of Single Statehood who have materially contributed to its realization, are in both Territories counted by the hundreds, but few have done more or deserve greater credit for its achievement than Hon. Leslie G. Niblack, both in person and his ably edited newspaper, The Daily Leader. His efforts will long be remembered and his articles read with interest in the years to come, as the new state shall march onward in its glorious career. We are pleased to state that Hon. W. S. Simkins, Professor of law in the University of Texas, has recovered from a serious attack of inflammatory rheumatism. Professor Simkins has for years been recognized as a scholarly lawyer, but recently greatly adding to his laurels by the publication of a new law book entitled "A Suit in Equity in the Federal Courts," a volume that is finding a rapid market and receiving the endorsement of the best legal minds. SUMMER RATES TO COLORADO, UTAH AND WYOMING. June 1st to September 30th, 1906. Commencing June 1st, and daily thereafter, up to and including Sept. 30th, the pioneer line of the west (Santa Fe), offers you summer tickets to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Trinidad, Glenwood Springs, Salt Lake City and Ogden, at practically one fare for the round trip, all carrying a return limit of October 31. Liberal stopovers will be allowed at points West of Pueblo, both going and returning. In connection with above, half fare tickets will be on sale at Pueblo, Colorado Springs Denver and Manitou to all interior Colorado points, also to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Should you desire further information in connection with that Colorado trip, kindly call or phone to Union Station and oblige. M. N. COCHRELL, Agent, Pioneer Line (Santa Fe. |