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Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
NEWS ITEMS.

Mrs. II. NJ. Simpson is recovering
from a severe illness.
/. Childrens Day will be celebrated in
the Reformed church Sunday june IL.
The first Sunday in June the commu
Mon service and the sacicment of the
Lords supper will be observed in the
Reformed church.
William C~ampbell's house on Rose
street is nearly completed. Mr.. Vern's
new building on Hillside avenue is we'll
under way.
Mr.. M~rris' new house is nearly com
pleted. >.
A summer kitchen is being built on
the Agrees house in Main street.
The Ladies' Society of the Reformed
church will meet Wednesday in the lee
ture room Of the church
A large cherry tree at the junction
Chiffon place and Main street has been
cnt down.
The grounds around the Meiuchen
Inn have been put in condition for this
season and the garden planted.
Mrs. Tate. Of Hillside avenue, is CON
fined to her home Nv illness
The porch Of tho Ayfea property in
y ain street i being iaolosed with mos
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
LEHlGH VALLEY R. R.

Time Table in effect May IA, 1896,
stations in New York foot of Cortlandt, Des
brossee and West 2Srd streets, Penna.
r.. X. Ferries.
TRAINS LEAVE STATE STREET STATION
FOR NEW YORK
$40, 7.35 a.. m, and 4.23 p. IN, L.3s p. m. daily
connects NIL way train for Bound Brook, Mau.h
Chunk, Weatherly, Hazelton, Pottsville and in
points.
FOR SOUTH PLAINFtELD
6.f0, 7.35 a. m. 1.3s, 4.2S p. m. Sundays s 10
A. m. l s., 6.15p. IN.
FOR OTHER POINTS
lbs a. IN. daily except Sunday connect with
Pottsvi1le, Buffalo. NIAGARA Falls, st. Louis,
Chicago. Parlor car Bethlehem to Buffalo CON
meets with local train az South piaintield for all
points east OF Mauch Chunk.
a.15 u. III. Sundays only, Express train for Buff
falo, Niagara Falls, st. Louis and Chicago. Stops
at Pennington Junction.
4.2S p. m. daily except Sunday express for
Wilkes Barre, Scranton, Hazelton, and principal
intermediate stations.
8.15 p. m. Sundays only through train for Buff
falo. Niagara Falls, Suspension Bridge, sc. Louis
and Chicago, connects for New York.
TRAINS LEAVE SOUTH PLAINFIELD
o PERTH AMBOY.
$40 a. m. s.45, 500, rs p. m. Sundays, 1918,
a. m. 100, 7.45 p. M. Trains arrive PERTH Am.
boy, 900 a. m, 4.05, SIS, STOP. M, Sundays ii.07
a. m, 5.25, s. 10 p. IN.
Tickets sold to all western points.
For further information apply to ticket agents
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
NEWS TIE MS.

Mrs. Leila Reid, of Broadway, spent
Sunday with friends in West Brighton
and Port Richmond.
Elmont Bedell spent Sunday with
friends in Bronx.
Mr., and Mrs. Robert Mercer and son
Herbert, of Brooklyn, were the guests
of Mr.. MERGERS parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Mercer, over Sunday.
Edmund Benz has a position as clerk
in H. Lenson's dry goods store, on
Main street.
Plumbers are repairing E. Cuny's
home on Main street.
Two large tugs aud a yacht are being
constructed at the shipyard of A. c.
Brown & Son.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
NEWS ITEMS.


Miss Maude Adams, of Augusta street.
who is quite N enjoyed a drive very much
Sunday and also a visit to her Sunday
school in the NJ. e. church through the
kindness Of her teacher, Elias Mason,
who sent a coach for her. Mrs. Adams
was very Thankful to Mr.. Mason for his
kind thcughlfulness in behalf of her
daughter.
The Lady Foresters are going to have
a fair about the middle Of June 18th or
Is h.
The Terra Gotta company had a~lcele-
bration and gave their employees a treat
in honor of their having being. enclosed,
Saturday.
Mrs. Adams, of Augusta street, is
suffering with an abscess under one OF
her arms.
returned to Bath Beach. Mr.. Furman IL
contemplating occupying their South
Amboy residence this summer, and per-
haps permanently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ware are nov
i,g into the Newton Homestead in
Broadway.
Miss Libbie King, of John street, was
emit rtained by her cousins the Misses
Camphells, Of Main street. Saturday
Mrs. Preston King, of John street.
lost a ring with a setting, a ruby II
rounded by pearls in John street between
her house and the Central II. r. a ftw
days ago. She priced it very highly.
We were informed Saturday evening,
that n Of South Amboy's popular
widowers is engaged, but the day for the
marriage was not given nor who has been
so highly honored as his choice. SO the
lost combination must have beer fund,
MS a member of the family announced
the fact that ''he is engaged" Congratu.
lations my friend.
William Dram, OF Perth Amboy, was
in the borough yesterday.
The new residence at SO David street,
is about ready for occupancy.
Carpenters are at work on a frame
addition about four feet wide, between
the stores Of sE. Montgomery and 0.
Welsh on Broadway.
A meeting of the congregation of the
Presbyterian church will be held tonight
for the election of trustees and other
business.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
TRANS Foa PERTH AMBoY
STATEN ISLAND
RAPID TRANSIT B. R.

Time table in effect on and after OCTOBER ., 1904
Perth Amboy to New York-Leaves foot of
Smith street, daily except Sundays and Legal
Holidays, 5 is, G.12, G SO, T.33, 7.S3, 3 90, 800.
1855, 9.b5, II. rs II. m, 1876, 1.50, $50, 3.D, 4.39,
$50, 6.42, 7.b5, 900. 10 no, Ills p mt
Sundays and Legal Holidays.
6.2O, 1855, S.h5, D.55, 1888, lies a. M. 1855, 1.55,
2.55. 8.55, $50, $50, CSC, 7.50, {. 40 p. M.
New York to Perth Amboy Leave foot Of
whitehall Street. daily except Sunday and
Legal Holidays, 5.55, Gas, 500, 900. 1000, II %,
a.. m, 1919, t.S6, ESQ, $50, 4.30, $40. $50, 5.f5,
G.15, Gas, 7.80, $50. $40, 1f.05, p. IN. 1925 IA. mt.
Sundays and Legal Holidays.
ZOO. 900. 1000. 100, n. m, 1900 noon, loo, 400,
800, 400, 800, 900, 100, 500. o 90 11.O5 p. m,
Ferry between Perth Amboy and Tottenville-
x5.i5, x6.ie, 6.82, x6.5s, x7.ss, xs 90, xs55, o.s5,
1855, 1910, xii.25 a. M, 1878, xl2.55, x1.5O,
x2.50, KISS. x4.30. 4.55, xb.5p, 800, x6.42, 7.0o,
7.30, KISS, 1900, 9.55, xfO.3o, St1.f5 p. M, 1890
q. IN.
Sundays aud Legal Holidays, x6.s0, 6.45, KISS,
xs.55, x9.55, xfO.55, Kills., a. m, xi2-55, xt.E5,
x2.I, x3,55, x4.50, x5.50, xG.5o, x7.5o, $40, x9.4O,
Leave irottenvfiIe daily XII 30, 5.55, 8.2e, G.42,
xT. no .45, xS.i2. x9.10, $40, xf0.05, xii. % q. m,
xf2.0 5, 1910, x1 .35, x2.35, x3.37, 4.10, x4.S7, $40,
xs.37, x6. 20, x6.55, XIX, x7.40, xS.37, x9.37,
1918, x10. IS p. m, xi2.i0, XII 80 a. m.
Sundays and legal Holidays $3.50. 7.l5, x8.f0, o.30,
x1O.f0, Kill n. M, x12.10, xf.fO, x2l0, xS. 10,
x4.fO, x5.10, x6.10, x7.i0, xs10, x9.l0, xl012,
1915 p m, xi2.1O a. m.
%Legal holidays only. twin run holidays
xHas Train Connection. but not Sundays.
GEO. j. BROWN,
Genl Traffic Ag
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
What All Can Do.

No maj is so rich that he is not un.
der obligations to his fellows. Money
may procure pleasure, rest and a po-
sition in the social world, but 1t has
made a mar a gentleman nol
covered UP his defects in character
We can all do something for those
with whom we come in contact ano
ven though our walk in life may
be a humble one, yet we can. in some
sphere. help some one who is in need
Detroit Free Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

GIRL PLAYED

A certain 9poao ner9 borough, who
has been sizing Amy from school
without they sowleon, of her parents,
Jgas found w Chief Mcdonald yester-
day. and was taken to her home.
&The child is a pupil at School No. i.
When caught She declared she had not
been sent to school, but the chief knew
better. She was given some sound adj
vicesby the officer which She will not
soon forget.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
PUBLIC SERVICE TIME TABLE.

Effective Jan. p, 1Jb.
Cars leave Railway Junction for Railway Re
formatory every 80 minutes from 81 a. m. until
II. 40 p. M.
Cars leave Railway jun. IN for Woodbridge
Greek every hour from :. 10 &. III. until II .f0p m.
connecting with New brunswick cars Is after
the hour. 9.10 y. M. car from Railway Junction
last car that makes connections for New
Brunswick.
Cars leaving New Brunswick at A.45 IL. m. and
every hour until 845 +. M. connect with car for
Sewlren. Woodbridge, Railway and Westfieid.
Cars leaving Perth Amboy ferry at h-57 a. m
and every hour until p.57 p. M, then 10 ~ p NJ.
and ii.42 p. IN connect for Sewarcn, Wood
bridge, Railway and Westfleld.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
SELL NC COY PROPERTY

Negotiations are under way for the sale
OF the Mccoy PROV erty. The prospective
buyer Is a wealthy out-of-town man aud
intends making a number of changes
about The place, ono Of which is building
a piazza about the house from twelve to
fourteen feet wills.
MIR. MsCoy intends erecting hlnd-
St me residence upon The poiut of land
where the indniil now stands.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
A CAUGHT HERE.

Wearing his fathers trousers and his
mothers coat, John White, eleven yeas
old OF New Brunswick, was found iu
this borough by Chief Mcdonald aud re-
turned to his home. The lad had been
put in a room and his own clothes taken
away from him because he had wandered
off once before. He seized his parents
gumsnts and-cscaped the second time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
TIGERS NON.

The Tiger a. G. defeated the Glover
nine Saturday afterno IN by a score Of :
to 5.
The Tiyero would like to match any
team whose average age is fourteen
years. Address Harry Schneider +, box
119 T~ottenville.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
ATTEND OPENING.

Many local people are planning to at
tend the opening Of Pavilion Beach,
near Keyport, next Tuesday, Decora-
ton Day. The Young America Band,
under F. ]. Knapp will play, and there
will be a vaudeville show, as well as
dancing for all.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
NEW PASTOR.
Rev. Parker Chase Coming to South
Baptist Church from Up the State.

Rev. Parker Chase, of mol thern New
York state, has accepted a call to the
South Baptist church and will commence
his duties about june l. He succeeds
Rev. J. @. Dyer who resigned to accept
a call from Dover, New York. Last Sun
day Rev. d. G.. Hughes, preached at
both morning and evening services.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

WASHINGTON. May 23.-President
Roosevelt determined to appoint J.. II.
j. Stuart as collector at Norfolk to fill
the vacancy caused by the recent death
Of Collector Elliott. Captain Stuart is
now United States marshal OF the east
crn district of Virginia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
BANK E TO-DAY.

Today is the date sot FOR tho opening
of the Mctucben bank. The interior Of
the bank is almost completed and the
opening OF the institution Is eagerly
looked forward to.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

CINCINNATI. o., May civilian
Patten, Il union iron molder, having
pleaded guilty TO killing Samuel Weak
ley, a nonunion molder, here during Il
strike of moIders, was sentenced by
Judge Smith TO twenty years in the
p~enitentiary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
N MORE MONTH.

Fire commissioner Hayes of the New
York Fire Department has notified
the chief of the Staten Island Fire De
partment that he wants to have the paid
department in operation by July I.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

AGRICULTURAL FAIR.

The Richmond County Agricultural
Society which, as told in the NEWS
some time ago, had been incorporated,
has decided to hold a fair the Seavcr
farm, Dongon Hill, during the week Of
September 4. The society has 4 CAPT
tai of $4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
OBITUARY..

The funeral of Helen, the seven.
months-old daughter of Kern and Mar
garet Finley, was held yesterday after
noon at 3 O'Clock. Intermcnt was made
in St. Mary'sR R. c. cemetery. Funeral
director NJ. Mccarthy was in charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
THAT MAY WALK.

The plans have now all been COM
pleted for the May party which will be
held Saturday, under the auspices of
the Young Peoples Society of St.
Stephens church.
Miss Grace Johansen is chairman OF
the committee. If the weather should
prove stormy tickets will be good on
the following Saturday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

The governor of Ceylon recently called
attention to the fact that Singhalese
writers of the sixth century mentioned
81 kinds of mosquitoes. and stated that
there were four kinds Of malarial fever
caused by the bite of those mosquitoes
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
Breaking, 1t Gently.

The boss was bending over the table
looking at the directory. The new
office boy slipped up quietly and
poked a note into his hand. The sur.
prised boss opened it and read:
"Honored Sir: Yer pants is ripped
Chicago Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
N CLUB.

A numb of popular young people
about town have formed n new tennis
clnb ard ill play OF the High street
court. The first game is expected TO be
PLAYED about Decoration Day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
Sort of a Setback.

Bickers-Ferguson says he's a good
deal better than the people who talk
about him.
Wilby-Shouldn't wonderia bit; what
were you go to say about Ferguson:
Boston Transcript.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

Mime. Duse mt New London Theater.
LONDON. May %. The beautiful
new Waldorf thcater in Aldwych was
successfully opened here last night un-
der the management of the Messrs.
Shubert Of New York with a perform,
ance Of II Pagliacci' by an Italian op.
cratic company. Nine. Duse will ap.
pear tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
Lndx Rloomaeld Dead.

LONDON, May 23.-I.ady G~eorgiana
Bloomfield, a personal friend of the
late Queen Victoria. is dead. She was
born in April, 1922. She was an au-
thoress of distinction.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
BICYCLE STOLEN.

Charles Bardnard, of Kreischerville,
has renoiitd 10 the police that his new
Storm King bicycle has been stolen. The
bicycle was taken from a shed in the
real of his house in Androvette avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
SIS.

The ladies VITO had charge of the fair
which Welcome Council No. 80 Daughter
of Anne lea held on the lawn OF William
Robedee, Amooy avenue, Saturday af
tcrnoon cles red about SO.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
VICTORY FOR oLYMPIAs.

The O'ympias of Tottsnville crossed
bats with the Fort W dsworth nine in
Tottenville Saturday afternoon and de-
ieated them by a score Of II to s..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
Sacred Beef.

Recently a sacred white bull was
brought from India for exhibition at
the Crystal palace, near London. But
the British authorities refused to lei
it be landed, except in the form OF
hoaf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

NEW YORK, May 23. Edward X.
Thomas. millionaire horseman and au
~tomobilist. was fined $25 in the court
of special sessions here for driving his
automobile at a rate exceeding tile
speed limit, it was said, twenty miles
an hour. The court gave him the alter.
native of going to Jail for five days.
Mr.. Thomas preferred to pay the fine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

SuHIH TIC W He8WJuFI VII Nhtt8.
TOPEKA, Kan, May 23.-The Atch-
ison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad
will meet the oil producers of Kansas
and rearrange the freight rates on oil,
according to n statement by General
Freight Agent koontz.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

NEW JERSEY CENTRAL
Corrected to May Ia, 1905
TRAINS LEAVE PERTH AMHOY.


For New York, Newark and Elizabeth at 6.aa
III, 7.45, 7.5s, $50, $50, 95l, lib, 1I.5q a. m,
1909 10, 8 %, Ar, 500, go, 7.45, 800. (0.47 Sat
urday only, Sundays, s.87, a. m. $50, 9.47 p. IN.
For Philadelphia and Trenton via Round Brook
TIT. $50, 11.5a a. m. lilo, 500. SEQ p. m, Sun
days 1877. a. m, OF p. m.
For Long Branch. ocean Grove, etc, 500,
9.20 q. m, 1922, 2.27, 336, 7.19 p. m, 1898
(Sundays excepted Sundays except Ocean
Drove a.55 a. III 4.54, 9.23 p. m.
For Freehold, 5.U7, 6.5i, $50 Il m, 1879, t2.27,
p. IN.
Additional trains fer Red Pank, E.27, G,54 p. m.
For South Anboy A.0f. 3.5f. 7.11. 90, a n.
8. 36, f.43. Sis, $50. a.2g
TRAINS FOR PERTH AMBOY
Leave New York, 400, 5.5l, 6.t5, $50, s.ss,
1000, 11.30 a. m, ] ~. 20u. . 10, $40, S.b3, 4.2l,
$40, 5.8S. $50, s.45, f1.50 pm. Sundays 10,
900. q. IN 400. S.9i y. m.
Leaves Elizabeth 4.O5, e,e2,s.4e, a.5G. III a. m.
LAO, 2.07, 25i. $40, Az, 4.40, 5.52, $50. S.5s, ii.s5,
d. IN. Sundays Q 25. n M, f.O2. S.S7, p, m.
Leaves Newark zoe, h35, 9I2, T1.S2 a. M, 40
10 3.s5. 4.4O, 80, GLIB, $40, 1j.50 p. m. Sun
days.9.05 q. H., 355, $40 p. m.
Through tickets to all points at lowest rates
may be had on application in advance ut the
ticket agent at the station.
w. g. BEsLER, Vice-Pres. & General Manager
C. NJ, BURT, General Passenger Agent
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
M. FORD
CITY EXPRESS

Caring to all parts of the city. Orders
may be left at Sections Pharmacy or
P. r. r.. freight station.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD

Schedule In Effect November ~, iD04
L, aims leave and arrive Perth Ambpy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-22
A SCHOONER RAMMED.
The Ida B. Gibson subsequently Goes
to the Bottom.
CIV the Associated Press.)

Norfolk, Va, April ?4.-Thc three
masted lumber laden schooner Ida b.
Gibson, Captain Bradley, was rammed
in Hampton Roads today by the
steamer Tampican. The schooner sub
sequently sank to the waters edge
and was towed to Norfolk by tugs.
The Tampican, a British tramp
steamer of the Leyland Line, was,
when the collision occurred, bound
seward from Lambert's Point, where
she arrived yesterday on a voyage
from Pensacola, Fla, for Stonehouse
Pool near Devonshire, England. She
coaled and when off Sewell's Point, en-
countered the schooner, which sailed
from Suffolk, Va, yesterday for New
York in tow Of a Norfolk tug. A
heavy gale caused the collision The
Tampican struck the Gibson amid
ships, cutting through the schooner
and the lumber she carried for three
feet. The Gibson's home port is
Tuckerton, N. j. The Tampican is
reported but little damaged.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-22
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH.
Condemnation Proceedings for Right
for Way for Durham and
Southern.

Especial to News and Observer
News reached here today from
Mangum township, in the northern
part of the county, that the home OF
Cyphus Cain, colored was destroyed
by fire. The dwelling house, kitchen
and practically all of the furniture
We're burned. The wife of CAIN who
made an effort to save some of the
furniture had narrow escape from
death. 1t is supposed that the house
caught from sparks from a fire in the
yard.
On May End condemnation proceed
ings will be heard by Clerk of Court
G. b. Green to condemn a right Of
way across several plantations for the
Durham and Southern Railway. Those
who have objected to the road cross
ing their plantations are: Paschal
Cook, w. r. Chambley, r. II. Higsbee
a. NJ. Carlton and G. w. Lynn A
large force of hands are now grading
in that section and it is necessary to
condemn this right of way in order to
continue the work.
The ticket nominated at the citizens
mass meeting last night has made
acute the fight in municipal affairs.
The house was packed to the doors
and there was great interest shown.
This ticket is in opposition to the one
put out by the anti-Saloon league some
time ago, although the ticket is not Il
wet" ticket and has on it several pro-
hibitionists. AS stated in the platform
adopted it is a fight along business
lines, the whiSkey question having
been settled by the people when prohi-
bition was voted for Durham.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-22
United States Government,
Official Says Orrine Cures
The Liquor Habit.
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC
PRINTING TELLS OF REMARK
ABLE CURE IN HIS
OFFICE.

The following statement from T. w.
Palmer, Public Printer of the United
States government in Washington,
will bring hope of relief to thousands
who suffer from the most horrible
curse that afflicts humanity. He
writes:
my attention was recently called
to one of the employees of this Office
who had. through the habit OF intoyi-
eating drink. become SO inefficient as
to be on the verge of dismissal.
six weeks treatment with Orrine
not only cured the appetite. but prac-
ticaliy all the signs of dissipation dis
appeared. 1t is pleasure to me to
acknowledge the value of a remedy
which brings results so beneficial"
Orrine is a guaranteed cure for the
liquor habit. Take or give it without
publicity or loss of time. 1t can be
administered secretly in tea, coffee,
or food, for which purpose No.
should be bought. Orrine No. 2, In
pill form, is for patients who wish
to be cured of this terrible habit. The
price is 81 per box. Ask us about
Orrine-we do not hesitate to recon-
mend O-rine as the best and only
cure for the liquor habit. Tucker
Building Pharmacy, Raleigh, N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-22
KELLEY INSTITUTE CROWDED.
President Osborn Says He'll Have to
Enlarge or Cut, Out His News
paper Advertising.
Especial 10 News and Observer

Especial 10 News and Observer
Greensboro, n. c., April 21.-Keeley
Institute has been crowded with pa
tients all the winter and spring. Pres
ldent of the company Osborn says
that the newspaper advertising he has
been doing since January LIST. has
shown the best results of any form of
advertising he has ever tried Since
January he has been running letters
from patients in the News and Obscr-
yer and other papers in the State reg
ularly. and the average monthly at
tendance has increased from eleven in
December and months prior TO that
to % up to last month when it was
80, and they keep a-coming. Many of
the patients are prominent in their
communities in this and other States.
He says he will either have to cut out
his present style of advertising or en-
large his accommodations
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-22
A DIVORCE SCARE
Would Be Divided Ones
Have Shakes.
Judge PEBBLES Scrulinizes the Reasons
Given So Closely That Several
Who Pant For Separation
Will Wait Awhile.
ecial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro, N. c.. April 21.-Supe-
rior court adjourned at II O'Clock to-
day. The only jury trial during the
term of any Importance was the in
surance company case, which was
compromised yesterday just before it
was given to the jury. The jury was
discharged last night, this morning be-
ing devoted to hearing cases on the
motion docket.
The lawyers here all speak in the
highest terms of Judge PeebaS as q
fine judge of law and q rapid fircl
in getting a case disposed of. None
of those questioned hesitated to say
also that he was a good judge to try
case before.
Yesterday afternoon he produced a
panic among the lawyers by closely
scrutinizing the pleadings in divorce
cases called up for trial. The first
three cases managed to get through,
though one lawyer, said Lawyer Scales.
had the only one of these which passed
muster in the preparation of plead
ings and proof The others, he said,
came through with patches of hair
and of skin on the gum after the tight
squeeze through the judges tight nold-
ing of the reins. The last one, brought
by distinguished lawyer, WIS knock
ed sky high for loose pleading and
proof. a mistrial being granted after
the jury was empanelled, SO that the
complaint could be amended.
The late of this case made ali the
others who were painting for trials and
"vorcemints' take a reef in their sails
with the result that seven other cases
We're continued non-suited or ordered
asked for amended pleadings. etc. All
the cases on trial yesterday were white
people.