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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-09-29

rrne 20 push II oDen and vanish vlcr
The couple reached the bail II the
captain had been cold in the halls De
forgot n when he reached the roof
TIE thcrmomctcr must have marked
about 50 degrees above zero and The
wind raced along as rccklcssly as IL
Re were not standing ON che rool
clad only in n.rht~hirt The good
hys at rhr toor Of the apartment fool
nn unknown amount of tiue. which
Capt Lawyer hos vnriously estimate
m between one and -hrce hours Is
got n good look az the young man
however snt - De ever meets him e.
q dark street the nearcs. hospital WI!
hive 20 send IT, ambulance.
As SION ae the toor closed behind The
girl and the escort started tovustatr.
fhc captain climbed down from thc
roof sliT with cold. He made his way
cautiously down fhe six flights CD
stairs Co the front door. 10 was a.
heavy door which closed Hutorafica'
So ny spring. Eo r.sca -se iauiiol'-
hei' hc must release This door art .cf
if close betinC him. The other toot
sf the rear Of The hali. which l.d to tlc
l-se uert stairs. was always lCckea
Capt. Lawyer hesitatet. TO arouse ftt
illitor he must permit himself to be-
locked oar 70 th. house. rs this tiut
De wls desperate Bic knew shat it
anyone caught him Dis explanation of
his being out ir lirh-shirt would b.
sle 0.c.oLs. and De- CONCLUDED that De-
wou-c g. "a crazy in such an emerren-
cv. Out into The Vfs-l1ule De crcpt Gnc
reluctantly permitted fhe big door o.
c-o-e behind him. lie punches The jan.
itor's ben and ID tlug.ed family. Nor
prnches and more faint tinklcs. Then
@ long push and q wait for results.
Darn shat Ferguson" be muuerec.
'Does De- want % keep man outside
in uightshirt until morning. Why
dcn't be- wake up"
Burr-T-r-r. burr-burr-burr went the
bel. but Ferguson was sweetiy dream
ing o. the rake-oH which the butcher
had promised him on the new tenants
bil
Lawyer knew when he was beaten
ana be- saw that be could rot hope 20
awake SIR. Ferguson By the bell. There
was one lassf resource. he could 60
outside. Dodge Gown the arcawayet
and ponuc or the janitor's winCow.
A. Lawyer reached the Sidewalk in
pursuance OF this plan a beiated maid
and her beau came around the corner.
headed directly for him. just as they
caught sight Of him in the dim light
from the street lamp Lawyer threw his
arms wildly around his head and emit
ted . series OF fierce growls. which
were none the less horrifying because
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-09-29


snooueo. lie oic not want 20 arouse
the neighoorhooc-
Mereiful heavcnsl What is it2"
screamed the maid.
Run said her escort, and run they
did.
Lawyer regretted that he missed the
young mans explanation Of me spec
tacle. Down the jonitor's steps piled
the captain. knowing that I'm Few
minutes q policeman Nigh; appear.
anc after q few vigorous thumps ou
fhe winco" sleepy voice Within
shouteo'
20 wan away. YOU scamp. lave de-
cent people sleep
~EcrsUsoni Fergueoni hurry ond
lot me in
who are you then 80
capt. Lawyer. Come quickly. for I
am nearly frozen"
"Au right. captain. Me old woman
wil unlock the door for You in a min
ute."
For heavens sake Fcrrus,n don.t
let Your wife come ncar tho door. Come
Yourself. AND hurry"
Thor. ,,o. ssr..,,.,. - .a.- .-.,
and ,,ber p,r-,.,,, s,,-....-.s' -.
SAW tb. sorc. ~ +, - FiS -.
cbrrge rorers,r,s M, a., -.
hfm Be sdnittas ,b,,7rs -r.,,--r.-o.
-,F nts .,-f.,,.s,., ~ 81. ~.
h,,r,o-ors - o,1.-. =. rtr.,,. -
hin, roro ~ cfir,l, ~, - 49, a.. -
v.bcr rsro,,sor ,,..r.,i-..5 80. 80 80
bf-, 49,, .o.r,.-,, 80.
..r,
a, ~ zen 1o..aFs IN
'".S '"i you f7i- '"- u YOU wal keep
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-09-29

INTHE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE CITY OF WILLIAMS
BURG AND COUNTY OF
JAMES CITY, ON THE 9th
DAY or SEPTEMBER, 1900.
William IL. Graves Plaintiff,
against
Z. q. Reeve Defendant.
The object Of this snit is to
recover of the defendant c. G.
Reeve, the sum of twenty one
dollars, with interest thereon
from the LIST day of July, 1900,
till paid.
And an afiidaVit having been
made and filed that the defend
ant. &. q. Reeve, Is not a resi-
dent of the State of Virginia, it
Is ordered that be do appear
here, within fifteen days after
due publication hereof, and do
what may be- necessary to pro
tect his interest in this suit.
And ii is further ordered that
a copy hereof be published once
a week for four weeks in The
Virginia Gazette, and shat a
copy be posted at the front door
of the courthouse of this conn
ty and city on the first day of
the next term of the County
Court.
Teste;
I. ii. GEDDY,
Clerk.
A copy-Teste;
I. II. GEDDY, Clerk.
b. D. PEAcny, p, q.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-09-29

IN THE CLERKS OFFICE
OF THECIRCUIT COURT
OF THE CITY OF WILL
LIAMSBURG AND COUN-
TY OF JAMES CITY. ON
VIE OATH DAY OF SEP
TENDER, 1900.
T.. W. Warburton. as
signee OF Alexand-
er Peasants Plaintiff,
against
G. @. Reeve Defendant.
The object OF this suit is to
recover of the defendant. {.
q. Reeve, one hundred and
thirty-three dollars and sew
enty three cents, with inter
est thereon from the 11th
day OF August. 1900. till paid
And an affidavit having
been made and fled that the
defendant. &. O.. Reeve. is
not u resident OF the State
OF Virginia. ii is ordered
that he do appear here with
in fifteen days after due pub
ilcatlOn hereof, and do what
may be necessary to protect
his intrest i'm this suit.
Aud it is further ordered
that a copy hereOf be pub
iished once a week for tour
weeks in The Virginia Ga
zette. and that a copy be
posted at the front door oil
the courthouse OF this city
and county ON the first day
OF the next term OF the cOun-
~ Court.
TeSte:
Il. II. GEDDY.
Clerk.
\ cOpy-TeSte:
!. IL. GEDDY, Clerk.
Is. d. PEACHY, p. q.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-09-29

IN THE CLERKS OFFICE
OF THE CIRCUITCOURT
OF THE CITY OF Will
LIAMSBURG AND COUN-
TY OF JAMES CITY. on
the 22nd day of Septem-
Der. 1900.
:. l.. MagiIl. .....Plaintiff,
against
Chas. q. Reeve. Descendant.
(Assumpsit.)
The object OF this suit is to
recover OF the defendant Chas
q. Reeve, the sum OF one
hundred and twenty one
dollars aud ninty-nine cents,
(Sl21 90 with interest there
ON from September twenty
second, nineteen hundred, till
paid, and an affidavit having
been made and filed that the
defendant Chas @. Reeve, is
not Il resident OF the State -
Virginia, it II ordered that
he 40 appear here. within tif-
teen days alter due publica-
ton hereof, and do what
may he necessary to protect
his interest in this suit. And
it Is further ordered that n
copy hereof bepublished once
a week Tor four weeks in the
Virginia Gazette, and that a
copy be posted at the door
OF the courthouse of this
county aud city ON the first
day OF the next term of the
Count Court.
Teste:
L. IL. GEDDY.
Clerk.
\ cOpy-Teste:
+. II. GEDDY, Clerk.
K. L. ARMIsTEAD, p. q.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-09-29

IN THE CLERKS OFFICE
OF THE CIRCUITCOURT
OF THE CITY OF VIII
LIAMSBURG AND COUN-
TN OF JAMES CITY. ON
THE 9th DAY OF SEP
TENDER. 1900.
William Chandler Plaintiff.
against
{. G.. Reeve Defendant.
The object OF this suit is to
recover OF &. G. Reeve. the
defendant, tifty-one dollars.
with interest thereon from
LIST day of August, 1900, till
paid.
And am affidavit having
heen made and filed that the
defendant. &. G. Reeve, is
not a resident of the State
OF Virginia, tits ordered that
he do appear here. within III
teen days after due publica-
tiOn hereof, and do what may
he necessary TO protect his
interest in this suit.
Aud it is further ordered
that a copy hereof be pub
liShed once n week for four
weeks i'm The Virginia GA
zette. and that a copy be
posted at the front door OF
the Courthouse OF this city
and county on the first day
OF the next term OF the cOun-
~ Court.
Teste:
I. III. GEDDY,
Clerk,
y cOry-Teste:
4. II. GEDDY, Clerk.
Is. ID. PEACHY, p. q.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-09-29
] Fsrced to Play a Spsok

n tom Sgnrc which appeared on
West End avenue IN the raiCdlc cf 3
night month ago is worth bsina
made 20 set at rest the fears 81 the
nesgheorhccd's nurse girls and DC
cause IL illustrates new peril Of Hat
lie in BIG city. Capt. Charles Law.
Yer. The hero Of IL. SAYS that II he lives
until his lease ends In September not
even matrimony viii induce him &c
I've in rat again. Capt. Lawyer Is
an ofScer in a crack naticnss guard
organization. and his. midnight e~pe.
ricnce not only shocked his m0dcsts
and injured his diCnity. but 10 brought
on a bad cold and something that
surEested nervous prostration. II IT.
had not been Tor these pbySical Iis
he miEht possibly have forgotten il
as had dream
The apartment where Capt Lawyer
sleeps and breakfasts IS on the SEC
ond floor OF a building which boasts
~ six stories and ar modern convcn-
ierccs except an al'-niCht elevator
The flats rent at n medium price
Which is likely 90 insure respectable,
ity. and few of as tenants have occa.
sion for ar elevator after midnight
sc isritor e ohici-r. end as Sd e
q part of his duty 70 turn ont -hs
upper han gas ghts ~ midnight
Capt Lawyer toil him nct to trouble
rimscf about the light i'm thc secouc
h1n
'Nou see. Mr Ferguson" said che
captain. Il en- Interested in some
EMISSIONS and fhi~es ike that. WOW
SNOW. which Frequently dctain me un-
Cd after midrich-. and - You wiz
Rave the LIGHT hurninE every night
7 win 7u' 60 OUT
SAN right said Ferguson. ''bu. Sc
would D. worth ms Sob ~ The LANDLORD
should come around some morn,rc
and find 80 burning
Trust me. Mr. Ferguson said ihs
captain. ''T never deceived o fanftor.'
Thus if happened. Just q month ago
char when Capt. Lawyer renchcd IFS
bedroom after en- evening wifh thc
Young Mems Checker Club and Tffc
Saving association and wound DIS
cuckoo clock before climbing into bed
Pc remembered that De bad neglected
90 turn out the gas in Ms han. The
clock inlicated 1850 and al the up
rer hall lights were out Capt Law
ser wore @ riEhrshirf which 0as sew
eral feet shorter chan @ rniuy day
skirt. TIE entire house seemed
asleep. emo without putting on bath
robe he lodged into the bali 20 turn
ouf the gas and thus keep faith with
17 -, FeI Fe's'''o 'he gas -
o. 6oor of be fat swung 20 utth
q"
,-s 49, - s.. 80 '1 {. ne a,e .eeA
..s an
-, ,I .i, io' .'s
| ' -al-1e- OF me
--s.cfio-s No. -. - IT.
,-.--.- -. .,.-.,s ,.--,..- e.
a,- rr-eg~e- =. ,,-s o,,,,e 80, ana
ne lo-~e- ~. re-,,i-.5 .,..,.r-. .r..
--,r-s ..ffllv Il. ~.
-r,r-. - -o.l,f-.- -o- g. a..
-no,gh- -. ~,-..f-' ..,,,. = -, -
ina -frr 49, isri-or-s A-n r,r-,..-..-
81. ,,,-,,l,-. t-.,- 30 49,, o., 80 b..
..fr 10. 81.
r.-. r,...,,- ...r.. L. 81. ar.
~ e--f-. .---ri-.- .r..r~ .-,., ~ 49,,
sem. r- -f...- --s f,-, ~. D.. --,.,.,.. y,
-hs oo-+o-r be bea~5 sarer.l ,,,-so-s
..---,- 81, 49, ....-.. s---., 49,. $3.50.
BACK ursra.rs p. hounees ana .bor
leaned over tie rain - Size rp -he in
tru6e~s They proved 20 D. an ma
Identified voung woman ana her -
,ort-
-such lovely evening ~ heard
ne Young woman say a. she came
fn-o tie han q nave eniovea it -
much
.a--r-r-- -r.E 200 .---r -
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-09-29
A RcIIc of shnkesncnrn-

In the British museum IL a carved
box made from mulberry tree that
Shakespeare planted with his own
hands.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-09-29
Henley & Phillips,
INSURANCE.

We desire to thank our Gus
toners for theirlibreral pat
rOnage in the past. And to
assure them that we are pre-
pared to handle any Insur-
ance they may desire. wheth-
er Life, Fire, Accident, In
demnity, Burglary, Plate
Glass or any other. We rep
resent only first-class COM
panies.
PENINSULA BANK BUILDING,
Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-09-29

Or. w. p. HOY.

Williamsburg. Va.
CFF1cR HOURS.
Every dav. : 70 10 a "a.
Tuesday. thursday and SATURDAY.
nights. TO 10 y. M.
Can hc sound over L. Hcuicv's Drug
store day or night. VII anSSvef calls at
any hour.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-23

power. the star of promise and the en-,
hlsm OF benediction to all the oppressed
psoplss OF the beniRhted Orient.
Let the impsrialists not delude them
selves. II the present Congress fails to
undo the great wrong that has been
done, appeal will be taken to the people
And 10 will be kept thsra, and, II need
be, rene wed year In and year out. 1t win
give you no rest, as the slavery QUESTION
gave US no rest, until finally settled
Alright And-take hesd i-ths longer the
right settlement IL delayed, the greater
will be Its cost. You may call the up
holders Of the Declar alton OF Indspend-
ence and of the Constitution, the follow
ere Of Washington's and Lincoln's teach
ings. "traitors'' or shores mo matter.
they will not give up ths belief that the
American people are an honest people.
and, like the anti-sla very men, they will
NOS afass to appeal to the popular ccD-
science, fully confident that the time viii
come when on Washington's Birthday
we may feel that we are again worthy CT
him, and that his great monition has not
been In vain: "Obssrve good faith and
justice towards all nations; cultivate
pc ase and harmony with all; religion
and morality enjo.n this conduct; and
can it be that good policy does not eonal-
ly enjoin 1t? 1t viii be worthy OF a free,
enlightened, and, at no distant Gay.
great nation to give to mankind tie mag
unanimous aud too novel example, Of a
people always guided by IN exalted jus
tite and benevolenee."
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-23
MHITMORE.POTTLE.

Bowdoinham, Feb. %. On Wednes
day at the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. Susan Whitmore. occurred the mar
riage of Miss Theresa Carr Whitmore
and Rev. A. w. Pottle. Rev. A. S. Ladd,
D. D., presiding elder of this district,
performed the ceremony, only few init
mate friends being in attendance.
Rev. and Mrs. Pc tie are now in Bos-
ton where they will spend a few weeks
and will be at home to friends after
March It'll.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-23
TO CONTRACTORS.

The Committee on Public Buildings will re
ceive sealed proposals until Thursday the frs I
day OF March. 1890. at noon, for heating and
ventilatng, and also for plumbing for the Pars
Separate proposals must be made for the heat.
ing and ventilating; also for the plumbing, and
forms of proposals for plumbing may be had at
the oflice OF +. II. & L. f. Fassett, architects,
s3 Exchange street, and must be used. Plans
and specifications may be seen at the once OF
said architects. Satisfactory bonds will be re-
quired for faithful performance OF contract.
Proposals should be marked. Proposals for
Plumbing, ETC.. Park street school building"
and addressed to Frank w. Robinson, Char
man Committee on Public Buildings. The CON-
mlttee reserves the right 10 reject any or all
proposals should It be deemed for the interest
Of the city so to do. feb2idtd5l
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-23
THE PORTO RICAN BILL.
Its Passage Now said 10 lie PIacticalI,
Assured.
I.rEcIAL TO THE PREss.l

Washington, February 22.-The pros
poets of the passage of the Puerto Rico
bill seem brighter tonight than at any
time since the debate began. There are
three Republicans who are sure to vote
against the bill, Mccall of Massachusetts,,
Littlefield of Maine and Lorimer OF
Illinois. At present there are as many
Democrats who are likely to vote for the
bill. Mr.. Littlefield has arranged to
speak tomorrow. 1t cannot yet be said
that the bill is safe but its position is
much more favorable.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-23

He said he had replied that this was not
30.
Mr.. Clark explained the trip on the
special train from Butte to Helena on
August 8. He said that Mr.. Corbstt had
told him he was dissatisfied with the con-
duct Of the Welcome disbarmsnt case BE-
fore the state supreme court, Judge Car
psntsr, counsel for Mr.. Welcome. having
decided not to put in an answer or to de-
fend the case.
Mr.. Corbett had said that IL was most
essential that an answer should be filed
aud that 90 Senator Claik and Mr.. we'll
come were absent from the state he the
witness must 60 ever to Helena with him
(Corbett) and see that change was de-
cided uron. He had not seen any OF the
justices OF the supreme court, nor had he
met DR.. Trxncey.
Mr.. Clark stated that 40 treasurer Of
the CLARK comEaittes he had received all
told eil8. 900 from his father. OF this
amount he expended about $25. 900 prior
to the state convention, about $4,000 on
the state campaign and the Remainder
during the sitting Of the Legislature. In
July last his father had also given him
ga, 900 for expenses in the Welcome dis
barment ces,. Mr.. Clark read from his
memoranda detailed statement, giving
the names OF all persons to whom this
money had been paid.
The list included many names Of
workers" to whom payment was made
and sorae Newspaper men who received
small sums. One entry showed pay
msnt Of 5000 to j. r. (Swede) Murphy
during the Legislative campaign, and 60
90 to William Thompson. Murphy was
chairman of the PopuIist branch and
Thompson Of the Republican branch OF
the Clark Repu blioan- Populist alliance
In the legislative campaign In Butte In
1898. The total sum footed up $lls.040
You are man Of Independent means.
are you notf" asked Mr.. Faulkner.
II am"
"what 10 your inoomei'
''In the neighborhood Of $25o,Coo a
year"
This reply caused general exclamation
In the committee room, and Senator I'd
munds remarked that the income tax
should be revived.
In response to Senator Hoar, Mr.. Clark
placed the total expsnditurs In the cam
raign including the Sis. 900 expended BY
at about Sls0.0C0.
In response to . further inquiry BY
senator Hear, Mr.. Clark said he did not
think a single vote had been changed by
the expenditure Of the money.
"If you bad the campaign 70 make over
again and could not be present and
wanted to get some intslligsnt agent like
Mr.. Edmunds or Mr.. Faulkner to CON.
duct 1t for you. what Instructions would
you give himY"
~ would not advise him at ALL" was
the rely. "becauss / would expect either
of them to know what to do"
This reply brought out laugh at Mr..
HoAr's expense.
"Do you think the men who voted for
your father would have done SO II you
had not spent any money!" asked Senator
Gallery.
~ think so."
"Ihsn why did you spend its'
"Well, the hotels In Helena put up their
charges when the legislature 10 In session
and living Is high"
/ n reply to Mr.. Campbell. mir. Clark
sid that no part of the $50. 900 put up by
MIR. Whiteside was his money.
The committee closed the day with .
request that Mr.. Clark and his father al
low Its subcommittee to examine their
pri vate bank accounts for the period
GOV cred.
Adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-23

Net Assets, Jan. /, $50, 49, 9s0.25
ASSETS.
City Losns. Railroad and Water
Bonds Bank ana other stocks. sl2. AZ 80
Mortgages and Ground Rents Qst
Liens) ....s.s.'''. l4,-'p,iol'S3
cies, etc. ......,.. 800. 1910. 1898
etc ..,..,.e.... .-.......,... G,775473.77
Home Office and Real Estate.
bought under foreclosure IT.. 2,6a.7I
and on hand ...........,.. 2ls,32o.4s
Net Ledger Assets ....... S37, 757 9s0.25
over cost. ................... s4o3 7O5.53
mlums .................... -. ss4,574.3i
Interest Due and Accrued, etc.. 4l4.220.7o
Gross Assets, Jan. 1, 1900. ...... $50 AGO, 1889
LIABILITIES.
Death Claims reported,
but awaiting proof. 0,709.00
Reserve at 81 and per
cent to Reissue
Risks. .........-.+. 3i,l2l,4le,OO
Surplus on Unreported
Policies, etc. ..e.... 175G73.G0
Surplus.3la and per -
cent basis .......... 4V90,O@V.ZS S5,4Oo 4oO.e@
New Business OF tue Year; l6,ls3
Policies for. ....-....... S43,53OStl,0O
Insurance Outstanding Dec 81, 1899
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-23
That is What Senator Clark's Son
Tells Committee.

Says His Income is
Quarter of Million.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-23

JACOB l.. GREENE, President.
JOHN M. TAYLOR. Vice Prest.
HERBERT II. WHITE, Secretary.
DANIEL II. WELLS, Actuary.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-23
COOK REMEDY co,
orWomen.

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happiness to hundreds of anxious women.
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The Portland daily press., 1900-02-23
NOTICE.

w HEREAs my wife. Lillisn +. Stover, has
w deserted me without cause. forbid all
count CHARLES {. SLOWER.
Pownei, FEB. 9th, 1900. febiediws
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-23
CITY OF PORTLAND.
To the Electors Of the
City of Portland.

Notice Is hereby given that the Board of Reg
islratlon OF voters oil said city, will be in open
session at Room Number Eleven On City Build
ing, upon each of the Twelve secular days prior
10 the Municipal Elections to be holden on
Monday, the fifth day Of March, 1900, being
February nineteenth to the third day of March,
Inclusive. The first nine secular days of said
session, viz: February nineteenth 10
February tweuty-eight, inclusive, win
be for tho purpose OF receiving evidence touch
Ing the qualification OF voters In said city. and
10 revise and correct the voting lists OF the sew
eral wards therein, ftom nine O'Clock In the
forenoon TO one o'clock in the afternoon, from
three TILL 1--WE o'clock In the afternoon and from
seven till nine In tue evening. excepting on the
last day of said session February 2stA.l when
II VIII not be In session after i've o'clock In the
afternoon. The sessions on March LIST, End an d
. I'd win be for the purpose TO enable the Board
10 verify the correctness of said lsis and TO
complete and close up its records OF said ses.
siUns. AUGUSIUSf. GERISH,
JAMES n. READ.
ROBERT Il. AHkRN
Board OF Registration of Voters.
Portland, Feb -, 1900. febl9d"w
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-23

BALANCE NET ASSETS, Dec, 81.
1899. ...... ............... So@.J'',e'e-s3
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-23
MIsCESLANE0us.

MT ASSETS. January l, 1899. s6i,soi, o6s0j
RECEIVED IN 1899.
For Premiums, s4.o32, 559S3
For Interest and Rents, 2,ge9.04s2S
For Balance, Profit
anu '''''' - - s,oO7.75T.si
The evening times., 1900-01-30
CANNOT RECOVER DAMAGES.
4 Decision by Justice Uussel1 in @
New York Court.


NEW YORK, Jan. Se.--Justice Russell in
the supreme court yesterday handed down
a decision in which he holds that a wife
or daughter cannot recover damages for
the loss of the society or companionshop
Of a husband or father The decision was
rendered in a suit brought by Betsey Gold
man against Richard Cohen to recover 81
600 damages fer the deprivation of the
support provision, aid, care, advice, di-
rection. protection society, and compan-
ionship' Of her husband, Lewis Goldman,
who was run over by horse and wagon.
the property of the defendant, in Forsyth
Street. on March 20, 1899.
The defendant demurred to the COM
plant on the ground that il did not state
facts sufficient TO constitute cause of
action.
Justice Russell says that no case has
been cited by Mrs Goldman's attorneys
where a wife has recovered on such
claim and that such cases have never yet
been embraced within the circle OF causes
Of action recognized by law. He says:
1T is true that this century just closing
has seen. within our own State foremost
in the advance. the adoption by unwritten
and statutory law of iuster and wider
views Of the wife's existence as human
being. by the emancipation of her person
from the moderate chastisement' of the
husband and the protection of her rights
and property; but her interest in the hus-
bands life and Companionship is not a
right of property or derived from con-
tract of bargain and sale. That interest
lies in region into which the law does
not enter except when necessity compels."