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ing were actively in charge of the horse
show:

snow:
Committee OF arrangements-J. D. Grant F.
s. Douthy, J. L. Rathbone, II. J. Crocker, +. J..
Carolan, P. Z. Bowies, r. NJ. Tobin, w. P. A.
- Brewer, j. J Crooks, Baron Won Schroeder,
Rudolph Spreckels, Z. D. Beylard, John Par
rott and A. B. Ford.
Judges: Harness class-Baron Won Schroeder,
J. J. Crooks and E. D. Beylard; saddle class,
Jerome Lincoln.
bone and John Parrott; r1ngmaster, K. Gra-
ham.
The results were as follows:
Glass 2. standardized trotting stations
John Donnelly, Beaumont, ch. a.; John Ken
mar, Lightfoot, bay ~.
c lass 4, horses ,9I. IN nsrnessTJohn LAWSON
black 81; Captain A. f. Wainwright. Woa
Emma, gray; r. NJ Tobin, Duke, gray ~; w.
P. A. Brewer, Dandy, bay.
Glass z, pairs horses in harness-F. ]. Caro-
Ian, Billy, bay; Black Bess, black. w. S. Ho-
bart, Athlete, brown; Acrobat, brown. Cap
bay (3). Faxon D. Atherton, Linda, eh; Bo-
nita, eh. J. d. Grant, Music, bay; Jessie,
bay a.. ]. A. Donohoe, Monkey, en-; Tobey,,
Glass 3, Hackney stallions-John Parrott,
Green's Rufus, ch. ~
Class 10, tandems-Francis Francis, Gray
Joan, gray; Phipnie, black (2). Captain A. F.
Wainwright, Whoa Emma, black Black Bird,
black. R. M. Tobip, Duke, grey; Ii Hung
Glass i9, saddle horses-J. D. Grant. Minstrel.
black 49, John Parrott, Stella. ch. John
Parrott, Mousie, brown. s. F. Riding Club,
Kitty, bay. 6. F. Riding Club, Baby, bay ~.
George Quarre, Black Baby, black. Charles
A Neave. Bob brown, ~.
Class 5, pairs horses in harness.: J. Caro-
Ian, Gray Lass, gray; Jimmey, gray ~. R. NJ.
Tobin, Duke. grey; Carl black ~.
Class l4-Four-in-hands, A, F. Wainwright,
Whoa Emma, black; Wild Tom, bay; Grey
Lass, grey ~; R. NJ. Tobin, Duke, gray; Ii
Hung Chang, grey; Dick, roam; Carl, black o..
Class Thoroughbred stallion, j. S. Macin-
htosh, First Lap. bay ~.
Class 6-Horses in harness. +. ]. Carolan,
Eehcity, black 81; E. A. Husing, Joan, brown;
4aptain +. Wainwright, Lancer, lay ~; j.
D. Grant Minnie, bay III.
Class lS, saddle-horS s-John Dawson, Grey
iown, gray; Captain F. A Wainwright, Black
Blr q, 6lack; Fl. C. Breeden Sans Gene, ch. (3l;
ID. =. Breeden, Gabriel, gray; E., D. Beyiard,
feacoeK' payi Z. D. Beylard. Pinto, piebald; |;
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The SHOOTING OF HICKS,
Police Believe That He Was
Shot While Sitting at
His Desk.
Witnesses Who Heard His Agon zlne
Cries When the Fatal Bullet
Struck Him.

Attorney Joseph A. Mitchell had a
number of visitors ut the City Prison yes
terday and for several hours he was in
close consultation with his attorney, John
F. Mullen. He is still non-communica-
tive.
Detective Harry Reynolds was working
on the case again yesterday and secured
the statements of two or three more wit
nesses From what he has been able to
gather there would appear to be little
doubt that Hicks received the fatal shot
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Met a Peculiar Death.

Jacob spath, foreman of the branch sausage
factory of Katz & Co., 1006 Union street, met
with peculiar death yesterday morning. In
the rear of the store are a lot of steam heating
pipes elevated about twelve inches from the
floor. Spath attempted to step over the op-
struction, when he fell, striking his head
against leather betting which was revolving
at high rate of speed resulting in fracture
Of the skull, causing instant death. The de-
ceased lived at ID Roach place and leaves a
wife and two children.
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minutes and then withdrew. She says she
can easily prove that she was married TO
dicks in this City four years ago, notwith-
standing the assertions of Mrs. Gregory,
Hicks sister, to the contrary.
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NEW WESTERN HOTEL,

II EARNY AND WASHINGTON STS-RE.
N modelled and renovated. KING, WARD q co.
European plan Rooms soc TO 81 so per day, 81
TO 81 per week. IS 10 $50 per month: free baths;
hot and cold water every room: ire CRATES /
every room; elevator runs all night
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CHINESE CONSUL'S
LIFE IN DANGER
An Edict That He Must
Die Issued by the
See Yups.
His Headquarters Under the
Guardianship of a Sturdy
Policeman.
FOUR PRESIDENTS PRESCRIBED
An Order of Restraint on the Consul.
General Issued by Judge
McKenna.

The Chinese Consul-General, Fung
Yung Heng, and King Ow Yang, the Vice
Consul-General, are now in deadly dan
ger. The See Yups have issued an ediot
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small bottles OF pleasant pellets. fit the vest
pocket sol by druggists, sent on receipt g 20
cents or five for ST. Humphreys Medicine Com
pany, Cor. William and John streeIs New York.
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FOR AssEMBLYMAN.

All PopuIists or Peoples Party can.
didates will appear on the ballot with
tho designation " Peoples Party" fol-
lowing their names. The name "Popu-
list" is frequently applied to the party,
but is not the official title.
Published by order of the County
Executive and Campaign Committee of
the Peoples Party of San Francisco.
CARLETON ii. JOHNSON,
Chairman.
G. ID. GILLESPIE,
Secretary.
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PEOPLES PARTY TICKET.
FOR PRESIDENT.
WILLIAM j. BRYAN
OfNebraska.
FOR vICE-PREsIDENT,
THOMAS E. WATSON
OF Georgia.

FOR CONGRESS.
Fourth District. JAMES q. nAduIRR
Fifth District. t......................A. "A. B. KINNR
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Tik0Ni PARK,

Mrs. J. S. SwCrmstedt of Maple avenue
entertained few of the friends of her
young daugh ter, Martha with a luncheon
yesterday, followed by an afternoon spent
In games, dancing and music. Those pres
ent besides the young hostess were Misses
Mabel Smith, Pauline Bliss, Elizabeth
Shedd and Margaret Swormstcdt. Miss
Cowman of Baltimore is visiting Miss
Swormstedt.
A rehearsal for the performance of the
District Sliule' to be gwen by the Ladies'
Aid Society Tuesday next, was held last
night at the residence CT Mrs A. G.
Thomas, with full attendance and most
gratifying results.
The semi-monthly meeting of the T. S.
p. c. Club VIII be held during the coming
week at the home of Miss Bessie Ford, on
Maple avenue.
Mrs. H. Alberson of Corpus Christi,
Texas, who spent several weeks here last
summer. is again enjoying a few weeks
with relatives here, hoping to completely
regain her health, which was shattered a
year and half ago by a severe Illness
Miss Winter of Washington is a guest of
Miss Bennett of Magnolia avenue.
A special meeting of the town council
Will be held in the chapel tonight when the
report of the ordinance committee on the
granting Of right Of way will be considered
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SUBURBAN NEWS
ANACOSTIA.

The Meeting yesterday CT the Current
Events Club was held at the residence Of
Mrs. ]. II. Simpson, Capitol View. Much
patriotic enthusiasm was manifested by
the ladies' in discussing the topic Of the
day, which vas Venezuela" President III.
NJ. North read a paper on the Venezuelan
commission, Miss Cora Mclean described
the country and other matters of Interest
in connection Herewith, while the Monroe
doctrine received attention from Mrs. j.
Mclean. The rest of the program COM
prised a ps rliamentary drill. led by Mrs
f. H Grant, and musical and literary ex-
ercises under the direction of Miss Cora
Mclean.
The weekly meeting of Anacosta Lodge,
30. T. independent Order of Good Tenn
liars, was well attended. Mr.. W. I. Raley,
the newly elected chief templar, presided.
Three new members were initiated-M!ss
Minnie Birens. Mr.. ]. T. Fowler and Mr..
George T. Pyles. After routine business
had been transacted the remainder of the
time allotted to the proceedings Of the
evening was given to Miss Clara NJ Barse,
captain Of company A, for good of the Or
der exercises, which were participated in
by Miss Annie B. Bury, Messrs. Clifton S.
Adler. W. T. Raley, Bruce Allen, Newton
Swindells, j. T. Fowler and others. Ar
rangementS are being made for an open
meeting, to Re held in the near future
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kENSINGT0Ns

Mr.. James r. Brady of Washington has
purchased the house of Mr.. Emory Baxter
on Fawcett avenue, and will occupy it with
his family next week.
Mrs. Edwin c. Fowler returned Wednes-
day fror1 q weeks visit to Baltimore.
Dr. Br1ce Thomas of Washington has
rent ted the house of Mr.. Thomas r. Martin
en- Metropolitan avenue, and will er gage in
the drug business here, opening Il drug
store under the town hail.
The Home Missionary Society of Warner
Memorial Presbyterian Chnrch held a large
ard pleasant meeting at the home of Mrs.
II. x. Simpson Wednesday afternoon.
\ large attendance gathered Tuesday
evening at the home of MIR ana Mrs. W.
w. Eldridga, the occasion being the meet
ing of the kensngton Literary Society.
was decided TO go on with the free public
celebration on the eve Of Washington 5
birthday, the following program vas rem
dered, The poet LongfelloW being the
au; flor for the evening: Quotations by MEM
bers at roll cali, sketch of Longfcllow's life
by Mr.. 5. a. Lehman solo, The Bridge" By
MIR. NJ. Dorian; reading, king Robert OF
banjo duet, Miss Eleanor ID. Ogden and
Rev. James I. MARSHALL reading, Guild
ing" AIr. II. X. Simpson; quartet. THE Ole
Clock the Stairs Mrs. ]. D. Higgins
Miss Letitia Langille. Mr.. S. A. Lehman ant
Mr.. e. A. Ziegler; recitation. 'Iasco." Miss
Julia Il9ngille, with THE Day is Done as
a recall: duet, The Rainy Day" Mrs A
TeXt meeting will he held at the home Of
Mr.. J. L. Freeman, with James Whitcoml
Riley the poet of the evening, and thu
usual quotations at roll cali.
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DE0DkLASD.

y pleasant dinner party was given re-
Gently to Col. Thos. O'Briefi of Wheeling.
". Va, AM some OF the Catholic Univer-
sity students at the residence of Mr.. and
1irs- Fillmore. Among those present were
aIessrs. Francis P. Guilfoi1e. Thos J. Me-
Te.sas. VIM. z. eastman. James L. Ken
nedy, John O'Erien. Miss Lottie Fillmore
anu AIR and Mrs. Fillmore.
Miss Eleanor Harry, who has been visit
ing the Misses Howe for the past three
Weeks, returned yesterday 70 her home in
Frederick, I'D. Miss Harry. from her fire.
4CClt visits, Is well known in Brookldnd
and Washington, and her stay was made
gerry enjoyable D. her many friends.
Last night the town han was well filed
with an enthusiastic audience, the occasion
beng u musical and literary entertainment
given by the Episcopal Church OF Our
Savior The program included n piano duet.
Overture from Tampa" by Misses Hayden
and ICTch; Mr. c. ". Lawrence III several
selections, ana quartet, consisting OF Mrs.
Milton Oder. Miss Eva WhtfCrd, Mr.. q.
W. Lawrence and Alr. y m. De Ford. Miss
Sidney Small In the Flower Song from
Faust and Miss Elsie Snyder in ''Salye
Regina displayed soprano voices CT fine
quality, while Miss Bessie Stewart Tyler
sang with remarkable ability Il ccntralto
solo, Loves Eternity" All these young
lG7jes Were obliged 10 respond to ,,Aarty
oncOyes. Mr.. Vim. De Fold great ly amused
the audience with his humorous Rotations.
There we're also solos by Mrs. J. j. Costi-
nett, Miss Eva Whitf9rd and Mrs. Milton
OGelL The evening closed with Praise the
&ord,' 10y the quartet, which was very We'll
rendered.
Col ThOs. O'ETier Of Whcelins, W. Va.
has returned to his home after week.
visit with his son, Mr.. John O'3rien, law
student of the Catholic University.
Tomorrow night the Baptist Young Peo-
Pies Union VIII devote its time TO mission
AIRY wo'K. Several papers will be read. and
the life and work of different missionaries
7-ilI Ie discussed.
II IS anticipated that there VIII be quite
q crowd at the little stone house on Bunker
HiH road near the Queens Chapel road to-
morrow afternoon at the opening of the
new Lutheran Sunday school. q 80 o'clock
There are a number OF people of this de
nomination in this vicinity, and the Sun
day school seems a needed one.
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HERNDON.

Resolved, That mans intellect is SUI
rericr to that of woman" was the subject
discussed by the higher grades in the pub
lie school on Wednesday. Papers we're read
in the affirmative by Misses Mary Ball,
Ruth Dyer and Lulie F'ulto'i, and in the
negative by Misses Lottie Dyer, Alice Ride
cut and Sidney Duflie. EXtemoore speeches
were made by Masters Thomas Buell., Har-
ry Garrett and others.
The parish tea given at the Episcopal
rectory Wednesday evening was an enjoy
able affair. Games were played and music
was rendered, the latter including song
composed by Miss V. c. Castleman. one Of
the teachers in the Herr don Female Sem
rary.
Al the last meeting of the Congregational
Church delegates to the Washin .ton con-
ference, to bs held with the First Church
in Washington Tuesday, the 18th instant,
We're chosen as follows: W. d. Sweetser,
Mrs. f. II. Rideout and H. r. Blanchard.
Mr.. Geo. A. Williams house, on which
work was suspended nearly year since,
is being. completed.
Miss Maude Yount is spending some time
with friends in Washington. DR.. Russell,
who mas been for some time confined to
Ills house, is out again.
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FALLS CHURCH.

A pleasant sociabIe was held last night at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. A Beach,
under the auspices of the Church Improve
rnent Society of the N. E. Church South
and was largely attended by the members
and friends of the church. The exercises
were IN charge of a committee, consisting of
Mrs. Elmer Crump. Mrs. Geo. \. Drummer,
Rev A. VI. Cackley and Mr.. Fl. c. Febrev
and opened with the hymn Sweet Bye and
Bye" After prayer by the pastor, Rev. y.
". CackIey, an enjoyable program was rem
dered by Miss Matte Byrnes, Mr.. H. A.
Beach. Mrs Kate Wright, Miss Elsie
E'sbTey. Fl. c Febrey, John McKillen, Miss
Lenora Wright. Mrs. F.. I. Crump and Mss
Fannie Ellison. At the business meeting of
the society, held previous to The social fea-
ture. 1t was decided - meet at the residence
of Mrs. e. /. Crurnp the second Friday night
in March and 10 hold the annual election
Of officers. Among others present were Mr..
and Ms. W. 81. Ellison, Mr.. and Mrs. W. n.
Lynch Mi. and Mrs. g. u. Mankin, Mrs. H.
G Fsbrey, NIr. f. l. Crump, Mrs ]. n. Glib
son. Ms n. H. Brecknridge, Mrs. j. w.
Brown, Ms. Homer Hurst. Mrs. ]. Z. Birch,
Misses Emma and AIargie Garner, Leila,
Maggie and Minnie Jacobs. Stella Birch,
Anna 3. Roweli, Lily and Fannie Galleher,
Florence PsTTigo. Mabel Kerr Flora Chap
man, Pearl LuttTeil, Ida MJrel2nd. Bertha
Payne. HorteAse Newton, Cora Lynch, Ella
M&nkin, and Messrs. Robert Lester. John
AfcNillen, chas. CrosSUan, Morgan Neitch,
BernaTd Donaldson, G. *. Thorne and
Howard Jacobs.
In book just issued by the Appletoas,
"Old Faith and New Facts" Prof. w. W.
i<insley OF Falls Church discusses in the
light Of modern science. the efficiency of
prayer. the divinity Of Christ ard the fact
and nature of things in the future.
Mrs. Susie Fulton of HcrIdOn is visiting
ner sister. Mrs s. a. Ball.
During the prev& ling high wind Tuesday
last the floor in NJ. W. y. Febrey's barn
gave way, killing " valuable cows.
Rev. Geo. w Quick. who has been visiting
his parents here, returned 20 his hor1e
Springfield. Mass, on Thursday.
dance was given by TIE young people at
the residence OF Mr.. J. F. .Iarr last night.
At meeting held by the Christian En-
deavor Society last night form of badge
for the members was adopted, and Guy
Luttrzll. f. N. Kerr and =. s Menkin were
received as active members, aad Miss Lily
Croker as ar associate member. interest
Ing reports wee received from the commit
ices on lookout, prayer meeting, Sunday
school, missionary, sunshine and music. Mr..
Daniel H. Rollins submitted his report as
treasurer. Miss Nellie =. Hawxhurst was
elected organist. vice Mss Title Rawlings
resigned The social committee was re-
Guested to arrange for social TO be held "a
early March.
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PENDANT for $40 and costs. While he was
explaining his reason for rendering the de-
ci5ion the states attorney became very
angry, and said he objected to being lee
tured on the subject. He then declared his
inten ton of superseding the case or ap-
pealing to a higher court, and made his
exit from the scene, after firing an indis-
nant parting shot at Justice Carr. Mr.. L.
o. Wissman agreed to go his security.
Mrs. J. H. Ralston entertained the Young
Ladies' Mission Band of the Hyattsville
Presbyterian Church at her hospitable
home Thursday evening. Miss Altemus
presided over the business meeting. An en-
Joyable evening was passed, after which
supper was served.
The bill of State Senator William D.
Bowie providing for the annual appoint
ment of bailiff by the town commission
ers of Bladensburg, and also for the levy
ing of taxes at the rate Of 30 cents on the
500 valuation Of property, has passed the
Maryland senate.
Gov. Lowndes nominated to the Maryland
senate for confirmation the names Of Chas.
NJ. Newman as registration officer for Bla-
densburg district and Harry B. Fowler as
notary public for the town Of Hyattsville.
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The deep interest of our residents upon this
subject will undoubtedly manifest itself
by a large attendance.
Miss Nan Mcpherson Is again at her
home, at Mr.. Byron Coons, on Sycamore
avenue. having spent two months in Wash
ington. DR.. and Mrs. Miller, nee GnlieE.
were recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Coon.
Rev. and Mrs, Allen Griffith, with their
family, removed Thursday TO their future
home in Washington, at 1925 10th street
northwest, the Indictment weather of the
previous week having prevented their re-
moval as early as contemplated
The death at II o'clock noon yesterday of
Mrs. Virginia Cheny, aged twenty-eight
years, at her home on Blair avenue, was
the result of an illness of three months
from cancer. The deceased was one Of the
most respected colored residents, and leaves
husband, j. 7. Cheney, and one son. The
mains will be removed to Norfolk, Va
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GATHER SDURG.

Miss Fife Young of Kensington and Mr..
Melvin Corrick of Rockville are guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. V. Grouse.
Rev. ]. D. Rayfeld has returned from
Brownsville, WHARF, he went to occupy the
pulpit of the Baptist Church and perform
The rites OF baptism. Rev. l.. r. Milbourne
OF Rockville occupied his pulpit here in his
absence.
Prof. T. L. Amiss and Or. E. H Etchi-
sen attended the Maryland Grand Lodge
session. Knights of Pythias, in Baltimore
this week, as representatives from Forest
Oak Lodge of Gaithersburg.
Young ladies of EpWOrtii Methodist Epis-
ccpal Church announce that Washing ms
birthday viii be observed OH Friday even
ing, February y. A birthday party Will be
given for the benefit of the Sunday school.
The first anniversary of La Gascogne
Lodge, No. 500, l. o. Vi. T., VIII occur on
thursday evaning. February 20. in Epworth
VI. e. Church. An interesting program is
being prepared.
Mrs. Elizabeth R Viers Crum and Mr..
BurnhaIr W.. Manypenny We're united in
marriage on Tuesday, Rev. Lewis L. Lloyd,
Uncle of the bride, officiating.
Pupils of the public school have organ
lied literary society. the officers elected
are: Marshall Walker. president: Clara
Phebus, vice PRESIDENT: Essee Crawl ford,
secretary; Hattie Thomas, treasurer; eX-
eeUtive committee, Clarence Reid, Hattie
Thomas and Etchison Crawford. The next
meeting viii occur on the 2lst instant, when
q program in remembrance CT George
Washington will be rendered.
DIR. Thomas r. Aisquith has left for Bal
timore 10 reside permanently.
Mr.. Jackson Tabler, a prominent citizen
OF EyattstoWn, is critically iii.
The county commissioners have decided
to bridge Muddy branch, on the Hunting
Hill road near Gaithersburg. Commission
er Bready is advertising for proposals.
Rev. E. W. v alker is visiting IL Loudour
| county, Va
The circuit court has failed to raffy the
| sale of the dwelling and store of Mr.Samue
S. Ciloyd, recently made to ex-SheriH Fair
all, Mr.. GI0yd recovering the property by
satisfying the lien against 1t.
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UPPER MARLEoRO'.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Clagett took
place from Trinity Church yesterday at II
O'clock The vestry of Trinity Church acted
as her pallbearers. and the large number Of
percons in attendance showed the respect in
which she was held in this community She
was buried in Trinity Church cemetery by
the side of her husband.
The leap year dance which was to have
been given here tonight has been postponed
until Monday.
Mr.. Allen Clarke lately appointed by Gov.
Lowndes justice of the peace for Queen
Anne district, has declined the appointment.
Miss Helen Bowling is visiting DR.. w. W.
Warning.
Miss Ida Waring mas returned from n visit
to Baltimore
Mr.. Arthur n. Claggett. formerly of this
county, has decided to become an Episcopal
minister. and is now studying; theology at
Bishop Whipple's scho u, in Faribault, Mimi.
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HYATTSVLE.E.

The Hyattsvi1Ie Progressive Euchre Club
me- last Thursday evening at the residence
of Ir. and Mrs. Cbas. II. Welsh, on John
son avenue. Supper was served after the
playing. Mrs. II. L. White won the first
ladies' prize. and Mrs. Chas II. Welsh the
second. and similar prizes for the gentle
men were secured by Mr.. John Z. Llt!mer
and AIR. Z. C. Whiting.
Miss Sallic Ciott of West River Anne
Arundel county, has been visiting friends in
this village.
Miss Matte FiIlebrow1 and Mr. Walter II.
Cross OF Washington have teen visiting Mr..
and Airs. Brooke Hunter.
Bennett L CHM, the little son o. Mr.. and
Mrs. y. F. Chiun, coio-ed, died last Thurs
day evening, after q painful illness. of lock-
jaw.
An amusing and exciting trial was held
THURSDAY evening before Justice Carr. the
p!aint!Hs being Edward y. Prince and wife
and the defendant Capt R0ger Bells.
states attorney for Prince Georges county.
The plaintiffs brought action for the re-
coyeTy Of wages alleged to be due them.
The testimony was to the effect that after
Prince and his wife had worked on the
farm of Capt. Bells for q fortnight a quar-
rel occurred between the two men and the
former notified the latter that ne intended
TO leave his service. He remained with Bel
lis Tor d month. however, and requested his
wages. but the defendant refused to pay
thzm. on the ground thu the plaintiff had
Hot peLtOlHleI certain Clt!eS WhICn were
required of him. During the trial the
states attorney claimed that the law re-
qIirtl a hired man to give his emDloyel
thirty days notice before leaving his ser.
vice, and mentioned a decision of Judge
WeelIes Of the Kent county court in sub
stsntiatioa Of his statement. Justice Carr
having the decision at hand. referred to it
and found that the states attorney hat
mis1uoted Judge Neekes in the matter
the decision being that where a farmer
hires hand for specified time and tn,
hand, without cause, leaves before the ex
piration Of the time, he cannot compel pay
ment for his partial service. Justice Carr
therefore, rendered a decision against the de