The Saga of Henry Plummer Book 2 by Sven Skaar (PH 3-2) (1959-1960) (49 pages)

avis cand ov the Vedder came to ge i a & er ov de si Fa eal in told agin d drew a pistol an e . eed B time had come rc fi d an ldrew his pistol was excuse times.” Lenhart ‘ . wn do stepped 1’ om. Now and then, with a ges-. ture of outraged innocence, he ~ . turned toward the judge, shaking ti? Justice Clark was trembling with janger as he pondered the district attorney’s statement. At last he ‘said, “Bail is set at $8,000. Court): ‘this head in utter disbelief as if ee od “ener so sunsmith D will recess until nine tomorrow}; morning.” } mutely imploring the judge to share the belief that the district attorney’s case was a vile concoc _ {the California statutes defining . the duties and jurisdictions of sion?” Henry moved away, ignor fendant, be found not gully’ ba Judge Decides County Courts. immedia that he be dischargedhis valuable me,” said Justice Clark. ‘phantly at the district attorney. came the rustle of maple leaves’ resume against such madmen as JO Vedder.” Judge Agrees “phat seems square enough to Creek; and from the courtyard, Plumer stared scornfully, trium as they fell and laid a red and yellow carpet over the barren yard. ; “Gentlemen,”’ Justice Clark. ‘The case was won; the well-laid plans had carried out to the last detail. District Attorney Anderson rose slowly. ‘Your honor,” he said, that the Grand Jury submit the needs a horsewhippin’, Henry.’’ “Don’t be crazy: -there’s, only . One more round to go.” “I can still hear him; ‘The Jus forth in this court against Henry Plumer. I further recommend case to the District Court, Judge Niles Searls presiding, for final) disposal. Until then, the defendant; remains, without bail, in Sheriff's custody. Court is journed!”’ the! ad : b “District Attorney Anderson tice Court has no jurisdiction over felonies!’; since when is justifiable: homicide a felony?” “Clark didn’t fall for it.’ “No? What do you call puttin’ you under bail and continuing the hearing?” , Still Confident ‘He needed a drink, that’s all. He'll discharge me in the morning.” : “T bet Anderson’s got him buff to the best of my ability. I de. mand that Henry Plumer be held jover for the District Court anc Plumer Hearing . Continues; Two' be heard before a jury.” “T don’t give a dang what you jdemand. I ought to cite you foi ~ — contempt of court. Henry Plume: has had his day in court, sir,” _ bail.” he asked Mayfield as they hurried a people of Nevada County to proltect them, and I intend to do so directly with the District Court -. é remember, murder never outlaws in California. If Plumer flees the ‘State it will be your responsibility, I ask that he be held in $20,000 'a different way; the ones come 'to see him. defeated and ‘hanged, ‘down the courthouse hill. ‘‘You’re money’ll be released Monday.’ you wish. I'm elected by the ‘have it also. If your honor denies already was counting out the eight ‘ thousand dollar bail. Plumer exchanged winks and quips with his well-wishers; he would remember those who had steadfastly supported him; those who had not, he _would also remember, though in order the impanelling of a Grand Jury to weigh the evidence brought “Your honor, I'll cite the sta ee right, I'll file my complaint smoke-filled courtroom toward the clerk’s table, where Bill Mayfield closed the book of. statutes. ‘I; ‘tutes on this particular point if “And I demand that the People ing the answer, Arrogant bravado was back on his handsome face ‘he would smash at his first opportunity. ase “What are you so glum for?” will render my decision; I hereby “this county court has no jurisdiction over felonies. To hear them is the duty of the District, Court --” “pish-posh, Mr. Anderson. 1 heard and decided murder cases in the great Republic of Texas before you were dry behind the ears.” “The laws of California differ from --”” “Are you goin’ to teach me the law, sir?” Demands District Court . “What gives you that impres-. as he made his way through the Other than the scratch of Plumer’s pen, no sound was made in the courtroom. But through the windows open to the sharp, fall air, came the voice of-the mining camp -the ceaseless hammering of stamp-mills far down on Deer this town ing eee im of protecting serviceaa “T expected more than one round,”’ whispered Belden, ‘don’t jump to conclusions.” Mayfield Posts Bail _., to study the book open before him, anew fe . yers to hear, he swore his bitter . disappointment. ‘ 3 . tion of falsehoods. But Anderson _ {noted that Justice Clark continued d young Bel a ee tei.” sai e for your cas the is his den, ‘“‘t ask that City esteemed decision. 1 e Henry forced himself: from his chair. Loudly enough for his law Revolvers Shown, Justice Clark’s annoyance with the tenacious district attorney had not escaped Plumer’s notice;* he had expected it to be climaxed by a blunt dismissal of the case. Instead, the judge had put him! ‘under bail and had allowed a continuation of the hearing. — aloed.” BEEN “He hates his guts.” aa “Could still be scared of him, . though!” “Not Justice Clark; he’s too conceited to be bullied,” said Henry.' But he said it without conviction;. the truth was, he dreaded to face. a second round in this fight.’ Anderson might convince the. judge that the case ought to be heard before the District Court after all. That could result in a prolonged struggle. _Of course, Henry consoled him-

avis cand ov the Vedder came to ge i a & er ov de si Fa eal in told agin d drew a pistol an e . eed B time had come rc fi d an ldrew his pistol was excuse times.” Lenhart ‘ . wn do stepped 1’ om. Now and then, with a ges-. ture of outraged innocence, he ~ . turned toward the judge, shaking ti? Justice Clark was trembling with janger as he pondered the district attorney’s statement. At last he ‘said, “Bail is set at $8,000. Court): ‘this head in utter disbelief as if ee od “ener so sunsmith D will recess until nine tomorrow}; morning.” } mutely imploring the judge to share the belief that the district attorney’s case was a vile concoc _ {the California statutes defining . the duties and jurisdictions of sion?” Henry moved away, ignor fendant, be found not gully’ ba Judge Decides County Courts. immedia that he be dischargedhis valuable me,” said Justice Clark. ‘phantly at the district attorney. came the rustle of maple leaves’ resume against such madmen as JO Vedder.” Judge Agrees “phat seems square enough to Creek; and from the courtyard, Plumer stared scornfully, trium as they fell and laid a red and yellow carpet over the barren yard. ; “Gentlemen,”’ Justice Clark. ‘The case was won; the well-laid plans had carried out to the last detail. District Attorney Anderson rose slowly. ‘Your honor,” he said, that the Grand Jury submit the needs a horsewhippin’, Henry.’’ “Don’t be crazy: -there’s, only . One more round to go.” “I can still hear him; ‘The Jus forth in this court against Henry Plumer. I further recommend case to the District Court, Judge Niles Searls presiding, for final) disposal. Until then, the defendant; remains, without bail, in Sheriff's custody. Court is journed!”’ the! ad : b “District Attorney Anderson tice Court has no jurisdiction over felonies!’; since when is justifiable: homicide a felony?” “Clark didn’t fall for it.’ “No? What do you call puttin’ you under bail and continuing the hearing?” , Still Confident ‘He needed a drink, that’s all. He'll discharge me in the morning.” : “T bet Anderson’s got him buff to the best of my ability. I de. mand that Henry Plumer be held jover for the District Court anc Plumer Hearing . Continues; Two' be heard before a jury.” “T don’t give a dang what you

jdemand. I ought to cite you foi ~ — contempt of court. Henry Plume: has had his day in court, sir,” _ bail.” he asked Mayfield as they hurried a people of Nevada County to proltect them, and I intend to do so directly with the District Court -. é remember, murder never outlaws in California. If Plumer flees the ‘State it will be your responsibility, I ask that he be held in $20,000 'a different way; the ones come 'to see him. defeated and ‘hanged, ‘down the courthouse hill. ‘‘You’re money’ll be released Monday.’ you wish. I'm elected by the ‘have it also. If your honor denies already was counting out the eight ‘ thousand dollar bail. Plumer exchanged winks and quips with his well-wishers; he would remember those who had steadfastly supported him; those who had not, he _would also remember, though in order the impanelling of a Grand Jury to weigh the evidence brought “Your honor, I'll cite the sta ee right, I'll file my complaint smoke-filled courtroom toward the clerk’s table, where Bill Mayfield closed the book of. statutes. ‘I; ‘tutes on this particular point if “And I demand that the People ing the answer, Arrogant bravado was back on his handsome face ‘he would smash at his first opportunity. ase “What are you so glum for?” will render my decision; I hereby “this county court has no jurisdiction over felonies. To hear them is the duty of the District, Court --” “pish-posh, Mr. Anderson. 1 heard and decided murder cases in the great Republic of Texas before you were dry behind the ears.” “The laws of California differ from --”” “Are you goin’ to teach me the law, sir?” Demands District Court . “What gives you that impres-. as he made his way through the Other than the scratch of Plumer’s pen, no sound was made in the courtroom. But through the windows open to the sharp, fall air, came the voice of-the mining camp -the ceaseless hammering of stamp-mills far down on Deer this town ing eee im of protecting serviceaa “T expected more than one round,”’ whispered Belden, ‘don’t jump to conclusions.” Mayfield Posts Bail _., to study the book open before him, anew fe . yers to hear, he swore his bitter . disappointment. ‘ 3 . tion of falsehoods. But Anderson _ {noted that Justice Clark continued d young Bel a ee tei.” sai e for your cas the is his den, ‘“‘t ask that City esteemed decision. 1 e Henry forced himself: from his chair. Loudly enough for his law Revolvers Shown, Justice Clark’s annoyance with the tenacious district attorney had not escaped Plumer’s notice;* he had expected it to be climaxed by a blunt dismissal of the case. Instead, the judge had put him! ‘under bail and had allowed a continuation of the hearing. — aloed.” BEEN “He hates his guts.” aa “Could still be scared of him, . though!” “Not Justice Clark; he’s too conceited to be bullied,” said Henry.' But he said it without conviction;. the truth was, he dreaded to face. a second round in this fight.’ Anderson might convince the. judge that the case ought to be heard before the District Court after all. That could result in a prolonged struggle. _Of course, Henry consoled him-