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cent date. the scene Of which was one Of
the best Chinese restaurants OF this city.
The observer of this example or honesty
had refreshed himself by slipping some Of
the finest brand OF tea the house Afforded
and had tasted, with feelings OF uncer-
tainty some Of the delicacies of Chinese
concoction. He finally asked the amount
OF his bill and paid It, He was curious to
see just how Chinaman would accept q
tip. and wanted to make sure just what
he would do with such perquisite For
that reason he waited until the man car
ried the money to the cashiers desk. ana
then. waiting his opportunity. beckoned the
celestial to his side and placed dime In
his hand. The celestial countenance was
illumned by a broad smile, and the man,
expressing his thanks turned on his heel
and made straightway for the till, where
he deposited the tip along with the money
that belonged to the house.
Since that time the erstwhile patron OF
celestial food has had a high regard for
Chinese honesty. but he has not yet fully
recovered his establishment over the char
acteristics Of the bland and patient waiter
who was the subject OF his experiment.
X X
II Is not often that one hears justice or
the Supreme Court of the United States
make a remark in levty while he is attired
in his robes of dignity and is sitting on the
bench, which, In fact. is not bench at all.
but soft-cushioned leather-covered easy
Monday when decisions We're being handed
down. Mr.. Justice Holmes was the perpe7
traitor of the joke, which was very mild
one.
Mr. Holmes had the fortune (or the mis-
fortune) of announcing the decision of the
court in the case OF David kaWananakoa,
Jonah Kalanianaole. Abigale w. havana
nakoa and Elizabeth X. kalanianaole agt.
Ellen Albertina Polyband and others. Mr..
Holmes hesitated, and although announcing
a decision of the supreme tribunal OF the
land obliged to acknowledge that he
would have to forego the form or pro-
nouncing the names. He spoke. in a low
tone OF voice. and said, as smile played
about his lips:
This is case No c73. but l will not I'M
dertake to pronounce the names OF the ap-
pellants which are Il matter OF record
He then proceeded to explain the decision
of the court but the dilemma in which he
thrown by the unpronouncable names
did not cause sympathetic risibe on the
physiognomy OF any of the justices except
in the case of Mr.. Justice Mckenna, but the
assembled attorneys enjoyed the situation
thoroughly.
X
A resident of this city had a surpriSln &
experience few nights ago While passing
along one Of the principal streets of New
port News. Va. He was on his way to the
shipyards, and the figure of boy suddenly
appeared before him.
Say, mister" said the almost breathless
boy do you care If walk down the street
with you?''
Certainly not" was the mans response.
II always like TO have company"
Il only want to go a short distance with
you" the boy said. You know" he added.
''the first bell has already rung.'
The first bell?" inquired the man from
Washington. What bell are you talking
about"
THE curfew bell" he answered. Don't
YOU know what that is?'
1t was admitted by the Washingtonian
that he had heard of it. but never before
had he been in city where such a law was
In force. When the boy had made the ex-
PLANTATION the man was more than willing
to accompany him. The pair walked along
until they reached the entrance to the ship
yard.
Never mind about going all the way
home with me-" said the little fellow, Il
can run the rest Of the way and get there
before the second bell rings. and II I can't
1 can keep in the shadows and watch for
the police