Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-12

duhitted. put want to know if he knows
what will become of him If he does tell
one"
His response was that he knew he would
be punished
Chink was then asked if he considered
an oath administered according to the Chi
nese custom more binding than one under
the laws and customs of the United States
lie promptly answered that if he deemed
the Chlnese oath the more sacred it would
snow his belief in the Chinese religion.
Begins His story.
This satisfied the court, and the oath was
administered in the usual form. He was
proceeding with his story of the loan of
the S1o0 through the Interpreter, but be-
fore he had told half of his side of the
case Charlie Tong Sing made the announce.
ment that Mrs. Collins probably did not
fully understand the witness.
Now. your honor" said Mr.. Clarke.
who was exhibiting signs of impatience
Tor heavens sake take this examination
in your own hands,
If | could understand the Chinese LAM
guage," said the justice, I'D settle the
matter in a. hurry
Mrs. Collins said she had known the wit
ness for ten years and had held many con-
Versauons with him. Now she thought
ne was only pretending he did not UNDER
stand her.
Then your honor" protested Mr..
Clarke, won't you swear all these China
Then l fear we'd soon have A regular
chicken tight said the justice I'VE can't
get along with enc Interpreter and | don't
know what We would do with three of
them" w.
He can understand" volunteered little
Chlhaman, who occupied seat next to
Mrs Collins. and had shown some anxiety
for Moy Sen You's side of the case HE'S
been in this country longer than baye
and he's gone to Sunday school where he
could learn"
he says all his prayers In church in
English added Mrs. Collins
Justice Mattngly was becoming tired Of
the slow progress Of affairs, and he took
the witness in hand to see how much Eng
fish he could understand
What is prayer" he asked Chink after
the latter had answered several other
questions.
"Kneel down and pray to God" the witt
ness answered plain enough for everybody
In the court to understand.
How many times do you prayT' he was
next asked.
Three times on Sunday and once every
night
Now" said the justice, "I want YOU to
answer the questions. haven't got a week
to SIT mere and monkey with you. I'll put
you In jail for two cents"
Gives Him Another Chance.
Counsel wanted the further questioning
done In English. but the magistrate said
he would give him another chance to tell
MS Sioiy through the Interpreter. This ef-
Tort proved no more successful than the
nrst. Several attempts were made to have
him answer the interrogatories put by Mrs
Collins and finally Justice Mattingly said
to the interpreter: Tell him to answer the
questions you ask him. and If he doesn't
understand you to say so, or I'll send him
to JAIL"
Now. your honor" said Mr.. Clarke,
standing between the frightened China
man and the court, II hope you will not
intimioate or frighten my client, for may
be forced to take a non-suit 49,
THAT is your privilege he was told.
Counsel awaited himself Of the privilege,
and afterward said he would begin suit be-
fore another magistrate. "a.
John Maloney today asked Judge KIM