JUROR'S BEER DELAYS CASE.
Falls Against Railing and Then Tells
Judge He Had Two Glasses.
Because one of the jurors had been drinking, Judge E. E. Porterfield of the circuit court yesterday afternoon was forced to continue a trial until this morning.
The juror asked to be excused to get a drink of water. Coming back into the room, he fell heavily against the railing and had difficulty in regaining his seat.
"You have been drinking," said the court.
"Only had two glasses of beer," was the reply.
"I will continue the case until tomorrow morning," said Judge Porterfield. "If you are under the influence of liquor at that time, I will fine you for contempt of court."
