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BRUARY 190* “ But the cases in which witnesses are examined are in the majority,” suggested the judge. “ Comparatively few are submitted solely upon argument of counsel, and those can be disposed of with reasonable speed now.” “True,” admitted the thoughtful theorist, “but not with the ease and speed that would be possible under my plan; and then, too, it could be partly adapted to jury “ How? ” asked the lawyer. “ Why, after the evidence is all in, the dosing addresses could be made by Phonograph. Just think what a luxury it would be to the jury to be able to retire with a few cylinders and a Phonograph and listen to argument at leis- ure. Picture to yourself the jurors stretched out in the jury-room smoking good cigars while they listened to the remarks of counsel and the instructions of the judge, in- stead of having to sit bolt upright in uncomfortable chain while the lawyers spouted. Why, jury service would be a luxury and men would foil over themselves to ser v e . They’d be crying for a chance. And while one jury was listening to arguments in the jury-room, another could be hearing evidence in a new case, the trial of suits thus over- lapping each other.” “Why confine this innovation to court work?” asked the lawyer after a pause. “ Why not have wills made the same way.” “Good idea,” answered the thoughtful theorist. “You could recognize the tone of a man’s voice then and it wouldn’t be necessary to have his signature attested.” ’ “ And why not use the Phonograph in schools and colleges to save the time of the teachers?” inquired the judge with iust a trace of sarcasm in his voice. t