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Opium Ordinames of 1887, the Prepared Opium Ordinance of 1891, and the Morphia Ordinanon of 1899. Undor those three principal ordinances a series of amending ordinances had been Insor. porated from time to time. The definition of propared spion was now, having been taken from the Straite ordinance. The definition of com. pound opium had also been revised to tally with the definition of prepared opium, while the defini- tion of opium dross was new. Morphin is this ordinance referred to morphine in all its forms, while the definition of raw opium was new- The definition of a chest of opium had also been slightly amended, while in the definition of the Colony words were added to show that there was no doubt that the new Territory was in cluded in this Orilinance.

On clause 55,

Hon: Mr. HEWETT paid this clause-was-vory vexations, and ought to be left out, as it was quite unnecessary. It could not be said that it had been abused. It was just as well to say that a ship passing through Marseillos from Chinn to London would have to provide a mani fest of all her cargos, because on certain of the goods an import duty was charged in France.

HIS EXCELLENCY explained that the clause was, desired to prevent a abip arriving in port with opium for another port from transhipping

bere.

Hon. Mr. HIWETT said the foot of handing in s manifest would not guarantee that. A stammer between Yokohama and Bremen passed about a dozen ports, in all of which duties were charged. It would be just as well to say that the ship should hand a complete manifest in at each of these ports, and that would be

abeurd.

HIS EXCELLENCY-Would you prefer to have that section left out P

Hon. Mr. REWET?—Undoubtedly, Sir. Hon. Mr. ORBORNE--Bubstitute a penalty for landing.

Hon. Mr. HEVETT-The final words "produc- ing a false manifest" cover it. That is to say, a ship has cargo which has not been declared,

Hon. Mr. Oos-Any shipmastor land ing morphine not declared is liable to a very heavy penalty.

. The clause was altered to read, "Any master of a vessel carrying morphis or compounds of ogins in transit through the Colony under a through bill of lading, who shall discharge such morphis or compounds of opinm in the Colony without declaring the same to the super- Intendent, shall be guilty of an offence under this Ordinance,”!

On Council resuming, The COLONIAL SRGBETan said-As it is

desirable that this Bill rhould be passed as soon as possible, with the Council's permission I will now move the third reading.

The COLONIAL TREASURER seconded.

Hon, Mr. STEWART-Sir, with reference to the remark I made preparatory to the second reading, I should like to say that I did not intend to convoy the impression that I had gonccarefully through this Bill clanss by clause comparing it in every detail with the original ordinance. That colossal undertaking would perhaps almost be impossible for anyone having other work to do. By what I said I meant to Indicate that I had read through them sufficient ly to realise that the whole of the law on the subject had been reosst; and by saying that The Bill materially affects the conditions under the шет farm will be hold, I meant that anyone contemplating tendering for the farm would have to begin at the very beginning, and to study de novo the conditions of the recast law on the subject. As the word "material" is liable to misunderstanding, I desire to explain myl use of it. It was possibly clumsily used.

which

The Bill was read a third time and passed.

RATING ORDINATOR AMENDMENT,

The COLONIAL SECSETARY moved the third reading of the Bill entitled an Ordinance to amand the Rating Ordinance, 1901.

The COLONIAL TREASUSER seconded, and the Bill was read a third time and passed.

DOGS AMENDMENT ORDINANCE.

The COLONIAL SECRETARY moved, the third reading of the Bill entitled an Ordinance to mmend the Dogs Ordinance, 1893.

The COLONIAL Terasoren seconded, and the Bill was read a third time and passed.

BILLS POSTPONED.

The following orders of the day were postpored :-

Becond reading of the Bill entitled An Ordin. ance to authorize the Construction and Main. tenance of a Harbour of Refuge upon and over certain portions of the Sea Bed and Foreshore situated upon the Harbour frontage of Taikok tani, Mongkoktsui, and Yaumati, Kowloon, in this Colony,

Committee on the Fill entitled An Ordinanes to mend the Malicious Damage Ordinance, Committee on the Bill entitled An Ordinance to relieve the Governor-in-Council of certain

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ministerial dutisa,

·HIS EXCELLENCY-Council will adjourn until Thursday week.

FINANCE COMMITTEE.

A meeting of the Finance Committee was then held, the COLONIAL SECRETARY prosiding. The following vote was passed →→

PUBLIC WOEES NXTRAORDINARY, The Governor recommended the Council to te a sum of Thres thousand two hundred and seventy-seven Dollars (83,277) in aid of the vote, Public Works, Extraordinary, Quarantino Bbation at Lai-chi-kok, -Hospital, Approach Fathe, &c.

SUPREME COURT.

Wednesday, September 1st.

IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.

BEFORE THE CHIEF JUSTION

(BIR F. PIGGOTT), ·

CRIMINAL CONVERSATION.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND, 1909.

The hearing was continued of the notion in which Captain T. A. Mitchell, of the Indo- China Steam Navigation Co., proceeded against John Lemim to recover $15,000, general moral damages, and $17,187.23 special damages for money paid and payable in connection with divorce proceedings in Edinburgh.

Sir Henry Berkeley, K.C., instructed by Mr. H. W. Looker (of Messrs. Deacon, Locker and Deacon) appeared for the plaintiff, whila the defendant was represented by Mr. M. W Slade, who was instructed by Mr. P. M. Hodgson (of Messrs. Ewens and Harston).

The jurors were:-Messrs. E. J. Hughes (foremaa), J. W. Bolles, E. Shellim, M. 9.. Northcote, G. C. Moxon and E. H. Hinds.

Mr. Blade, in opening the case for the defense, reminded the jury that they were bound to giva their vordiet socording to the evidence. That meant according to the evidence as it was given in the Court and not according to such riumours, insinuations or stories which they might have heard outside. In a little place like Hongkong it was almost impossible for seven men to be got together to adjudicate upon a case, which had excited any public interest at all without their having heard a number of stories, ramoen and insinuations against one party or another which necessarily had an offect upon their minds. If they had heard stories to a man's discredit for years past anyone was it clined to think badly of him. But when they came into a court of law and they were on their oath as jurymen they must endeavour to do that exceedingly diffenit thing to look at the evidence from a detached point of view and to endeavour to consider that evalence fairly and get rid of such prejudices as they might hold. The faste of the case were not very long or com- plicated. Mrs. Mitchell and Mr. Lom made each others' noquaintance on board the steamship which carried them both from Australia to Hongkong in the year 1898. They were both burn in New South Wales and had lived for the greater portion of their lives in that Colony They had not met before, but it appeared that their respective fathers were friends and that

Mrs. Mitchell knew Mr. Lenn's father, Bo

On arch Bt he received a letter from Captain Mitchell stating that they would cease to meet

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Notwithstanding that you visited her when she came back P-His letter covered himself; not her.

badly treated, and he went there for dinner in order to help. Mrs. Mitchell tried to make a little, money by selling Chefoo laco and the daughter by as friends. selling paintings. They were deserted by all their friends. Ho visited thom in order to have French lessons with Misa Mitchell. They also painted together, witness working in water colours, and Miss Mitchell in both She sold pictures some to Mr. Medy

Nothing else -For shorthand. Miss Mit (ahell had learned, shorthand at school and went through the first book of Pitman's Shorthand with hor. I am afraid I don't remember vory much about it now.

How old was Miss Mitchell P-In 1905 she was 16 or 17 years. She was 21 last May,

Was she a good looking, girl?—Yes, very bright and very clever,

Were you on friendly terms with her? Do you like her Yes, it was as much in her interest as her mother's that I helped them.

Witness was then questioned as to his daily routine and to his habits at Franee Villa. He denied that he took his liquors in Mrs. Mitchell's room, or that he entered her room in his

there pyjamas; neither was any truth in the charge that he had committed adultery with her on 1965 in the months stated.

I to come to the conclusion that there was no evidence of guilty relations between the parties Tracing the course of events in 1900, Commal referred to the ricnha incident, which Captain Mitchell had dressed up for their consumption. Captain Mitchell said he came up from the south on a Sunday night, and the riotha came up to the house after Mrs. Mitchell and he had retired. Bat Mr. Lemm was then Kving in Granville Road, three doors off, and there was nothing extraordinary in his calling at the time. Captain Mitchell said nothing at the time to Mr. Lemm about the incident. Ho had dressed it up for the conmmption of the jury. He was undeniably hostile to Mr, Lemm and was deter mined to recoup Eimself at Lomm's I pense for his costs in connection with the His imagination had come to the divorce, help of his memory, and the result was the story he told them. Mr. Slade then criticised the statements of the "willing friend,” Captain Major, who remembered opportunely in the box events which he failed to narrate three years before when under examination. He asked them to do their duty as jurymen and to find s verdict according to the evidence, and be sub mitted they contit not give any weight to the evidence. There was a long goy, and no evid- ecco of adultery was alleged in the years 1901, 1902 and 1903. There was no allegation of mis conduct until October, 1904, when the first visit to Macao took place. Apparently the attitude of Captain Mitchell was to charge Mrs. Mitchell every moment she was in the Colony with adultery with Mr. Lemma Counsel then referred to the "extraordinary incident" when Captainance - Very much. Mitchell met Mrs. Leam in the middle of Queen's Road weeping. Why should she select Queen's Road in which to weep? She was living in Kowloosi. Counsel described the story as incredible, and ridiculed the story teld with regard to France Villa. Captain Mitchell had left his wife and made her a very small sl. lowance. What more natural than that her fellow countryman should assist her? The old messing arrangement was practically revived. He took French lessons along withthe daughter, and they also decided to learn shorthand together-doubtless a pleasant ocempation, us she was a charming girl.

John Lemin, the defendant, was then called, He stated that he was an architect practising in this Colony, which he left in December last for holiday. At Honelalu he received telegram stating that Mitchell had obtained a prohibitory order against his lands

Is that a good likeness of Mr. Mitchell A very flattering likeness.

How do you reconcile that?--It might have been indiscreet, but I was her only friend, her only true friend in Hongkong. You said that one of your rossons for going to this lady's house was because she was deserted by every- body? Yes,

I put it to you that that desertion was due to the improper relations between yourself and her?-Frobably due to rumours.

Due to rumours ?-Joalousy. Were the ladies jealous of you ?---I took them out to the theatre."

What do you mean? Are you a lady's man ? I won't press that. You admit that the desertion was probably due to unfounded rumours of inproper relations between you and her -I suppose that was it. People's evil imaginations.

Do you not think that a man like you, of whom the other ladies were jealous, constantly going to this lady's house was not likely to create this fealing in the zeighbourhood I don't under stand you.

You took this lady to Macao ?-We wont" over to Maono,

You took her there ?-I did not pay for her. You did not pay for her ?—Well, I paid for

her on the steamer.

Was Mrs. Mitchell, to use a vulgar expres. sion, a lady who wore well? Did she retain her good looks she never was good looking

Sir Henry Berkeley-Then I am right this in my opinion.

Had abe deteriorated very much in appear.time. You did pay for her P···

His Lordship-Not at the hotel ? Witness-No.

Sir Henry Berkeley then cross-vigmined witnoas.

You know that Captain Mitchell is divorced from his wife?--I understand so.

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Sir Henry Berkeley-Not at the hotel P-No. Not the cost of a small Innch ?—No, You took the ladies to Macao and did not pay

You gave evidence on commission before the for their lunch F-I did not take them, Begistrar on har behalf - Ees.

You know that Captain Mitchell in the pro- ceetings for divorce charged his wife with adultery with you --And three or four others. Yes, I believe so.

You innocently took the ladies to Macao and did not pay for their lunch They paid by the day.

Do you expect us to believe that you took a party of ladies to Macao and made them pay You know, it I don't remember seeing any their hotel expenses ?—I did not pay.' document.

You know as a fact that you were charged I suppose so. *

Not suppose so. Didn't you give syklonce explicitly denying the allegations?--Yes.

Therefore you know the charge was made and you denied it -Y.

His Lordship said he would tell the jury there was a family connection, so to speak that Lemn did not keep out of the way, and certain amount of community of interest beat the plaintiff did not streetsarily prassa

tween them. Mrs Mitchell was travelling with her 10 year-old daughter and Mr. Lemm was with his wife and two children. The two

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parties became friendly and in due course they reached Hongkong. Mr. and Mrs. Lemm went to live in a house at Robinson Road, Hongkong, and the families continued on friendly terms. The first Mrs. Leam had been represented to the jury as an invalid. Captain Mitchell had made rather a point of that. It was true in sense, but not in the sense in which the abservation was made to the jury. She was a lady of wosk health undeniably, but during the time she was in Hongkong she was never laid up more than a day or two at a time, and she was always going about and living the ordinary life of a lady of her position in the Colony The climate did

agree with her, undoubtedly, and she was by no means robart, but they could not say that she was an invalid in the sense of being materially incapacitatoil, In November, 1888, Mrs. Lemm's, health broko down, and it was decided that she and her children should go to the healthier climate of Australia. Consequently, Mr. Lemm was left alone in his house in Robinson Road, but it was too big for him, and he and Mr. Watkins arranged to mess together in Kowloon, where it would be cheaper to live; Mr. Watkins had taken the house No. 8, Granville Road, and Mr Lemn got a tenant for his house in Robinson Road, as the wife of the outgoing tenant was ill and could not leave the bouge at the stated

the case.

Defendant then stated he came to the Colony. first in 1889, when he came up from Sydney companied by his wife. On the voyags he His wife and he continued on friendly terma met Mrs. Mitchell, whose relatives be knew,

with Mrs. Mitchell.

Before the Commission you categorically denied the charges of adultery against you?" Tes

Did you take any steps to have yourself made party to the proceedings in Scotland ?--I did

riot.

His Lordship-You are getting on delicate ground. You can't make the slightest use of the proceedings in Scotland.

Sir Henry Berkeley-I am not going any

Witness was next questioned as to the visit to Macao. He denied going with Mrs. Mit chell to Macao. He met her on the steamer.

Do you mean to say you did not knew Mrs. Mitchell was going to Macao on that cocasion

farther. He met Captain Mitchell later, His wife left for Australia in November 1898, with her children, Witness then bore out the statement of Counsel with regard to the letting of the house and the messing arrangements. Witness denied having over committed adultery with Mrs. Mitchell, and ex-1 did not. plained the richsha, incident by stating that. It was a mers concidence -It might have when he got out of the ferry his brother in been. formed him that Captain Mitchel was home, and accordingly be stopped his riosha at Mitchell's house in order to call, Capt Mitchell came downstairs in his pyjamas and they chatted together in the drawing room, Mrs. Mitchell later coming downstairs. Mrs. Mitchell's house during her husband's Mr. Major says he has son you going into absence at all hours of the night and he watched and saw that you did not come out until the. early hours of the morning. Is that so-No

It can't be true?

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Why can't it be trua P-It is not true that I. came in the early evening and left in the early hours of the morning. It might be that we bed been to the theatre and I had gone in to have a cup of coffee or something

Were you a frequent visitor at the house F Yex,

Mr. Slade There is no charge whatever made with regard to this.

Questioned as to a man anced Caster having slept in Mrs. Mitchell's house, witness said he informed Captain Mitchell of the occurrence. He believed the man had since died. Captain

not told him he slept in his house. Mitchell was mistaken when he said witness hud

You deny that?Yes,

honour of the woman ?--It is not.

Not because you feel bound to protect the

*** Captain Mitchell swears falsely when he knys. you did not tell him ?-I cannot help what he

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ton room in this lady's house? Because I had Why didn't you go to a hotel instead of going

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Were other people frequent visitors" F-Yet Watkins would come along sometimes, as well

my brother and his wife, And the visits were returned Yes, fre, quently.

time; Mrs. Mitchell, who was then staying in Gruville Road; offered Mr. Lemar har spare room, and he stayed with her for 24 or 25 days. until his house was ready, meanwhile the two gentlemen had made arrangements with 20%. Mitchell to take their meals or live them Witness stated that when he visited Maoso on sant over. Later in the same year the the first occasion with Mrs. Mitchell they were BLONS was increased by the addition of ill at the time. He wrote in the register, "Me Mr. Frederick Lemm, Mr. Lemm's brother. Lomm, Mrs. Mitchell and friend.” He thought That was the arrangement which continued. "friend" was a joke, because Mrs. Mitchell used during 1899. What was the evidence that adult- to say that her daughter was the only friend ry had been committed? The evidence was the bed, and he would then ask "bere do I soins that Lemm stayed for almost a month in Mr.in" The signatare had apparently been altered Mitchell's house. She was not alone. She had since, but the alterations had not been made by with her her daughter, and if a man went to him, Witness zevor visited Mrs. Mitchell's room. live in a married woman's house under such during their stay, nor did she enter his room. circumstances and was suspected of adultery. Mrs. Mitchell and her daughter slept together, then Heaven help poor anprotected men! It Witness then spoke to the second visit to Matay was ridiculous to ask the jury to believe those when Mrs. Mitchell and her daughter occupied two people were guilty of impropriety. There the room they had done before. Ho odeppied was no more efficient chaperon for any`woman

the adjoining room. than her own daughter, a girl of elever or twelve years, They could hardly concoïve a

woman so depraved as to venture to do anything

You paid their fares?—Yes, the same as I would any other lady.

Any other lady-Yes, any lady I know. Mr. Marques says you paid the chits !—I paid my own chits,

You paid her chits -She gave me the

money...

I put it to you that you signed the chits I never signed a chit in John Lemmert ”? any other name but my own.

The hearing was adjourned until-to-day.

EVANGELISTS IN HONGKONG,

A larger audienco faood the missionary party last night when his Lordship the Bishop of Victoria presided and extended a welcome to the evangelista. Mr. Alexander introduced everal hymns and as nenal acted the part of choirmaster. He comments freely on the words of the hymns and makes frequent use of of Bibles references which he does not elaborate leaving the auditor to supply the text, For instance he will mention "John three and one," but he does not give the words, Mr. Wilbur Chapman is undoubtedly an impressive speaker and his remarks last night, brief though they were, gripped his bearers. He illustrated the theme that "love never fails." Mrs Norton contributed a solo, Mr. Alexander conducted another song service, and Mr. Davis gave an address regarding the work of the new Testament League, followed by Mrs

Alexander.

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aplete mass of running sores.

nurse took her to a specialist

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A BRILLIANT. WEDDING AT

SINGAPORE.

REMARKABLE MALAY DEMONSTRATION.

The marriage of Miss Anderson on the 25th happy combination of state ceremony and de- alt, to Mr. Geoffrey Farrant was marked by a monstrations of friendliness from all olaaser of the community. It is not a unique event, for marks the Free Press, for the daughter of the Governor of the Straits to be married from Government House, for some quarter of u on- tury age a daughter of Sie. Frederick Weld married Captain Mayne.

That was a pretty and interesting wedding, but the Colony then for entertainment. At all events, it was a lang had not so many Europeans or auch facilities time ago, and the event of Wednesday, August 25th, stands by itself in other respects, because the charming bride has for some years been the chatelaine of Government House, and the hostas at all functions there given by her father,

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As was truly stated in the speech of H. E. the Major General, her cheery presence and bright laugh had been one of the things to be remembered of her in the capasity of hostess. Personally, too, she has endeared herself to many, and one could not help noticing the happy friendliness that was shown at the wad- ding festivities. Even the presents, beautiful and costly in many cases, showed that there was an element in their choice betokening personal respect and love. Mr. Geoffrey Farrant has The Tastai of Amoy has lately received in.been long enough in Singapore to have also structions from the Waiwapa to negotiate made a host of personal friends, both on account. of his happy disposition and because of his stor the right of policing Kulangsu Island to Chinay that a happier and brighter air nose lor with the Foreign Consuls for the restoration of ling worth. It is no mere figure of speech to and conferences are being held to discuss the heartier et more sincere wishes than wore tondor-

ed on the occasion of the wadding. matter. Those who are well versed in foreign affaire claim that that island is not on the mms footing as a settlement and that China's request ought to be complied with. The gentry of Amoy are also negotiating with the Kiangsu Telephone Company for the purchase of the concern in accordance with the agreement entered into be tween the Chinese authorities and the Company fice years ago. The Company has asked for 88,000 and the gentry have offered $4,000, but his house to arrange pictures. He had an office-Shanghai Times,

Witness spoke to Mrs. Mitchell coming to it is probable that a compromise will be affected.

there, where he worked frequently in pyjamas, but be aways dressed and went downstairs to receive her.

Why didn't you store your furniture and go to a hotel It was more convenient to do as I did."

Did you not think it was likely to hurt the good name of the lady P—I didn't.

Would you have done it if you thought it would P-It never struck me.

It never struck you?-Half the ladies in Kowloon keep boarders.

Their husbands reside in Kowloon ?—Yes.

Questioned as to the statement of Captain Major that he heard defendant whistle on ap- was an answering whistle, witness denied that proaching Mr. Mitchell's house, and that there there had ever boon any whistling.

Can you whistle?—Yes.

SHANGHAI TRADE.

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On leaving the Church, the short drive to Government House gates was marked by the cheers of a large crowd. Inside the grounds were assembled the Malay Football Associated slabs to the number of over forty, eacli team in its bright football gar-that is, about 500 in all-ranged under their respective banners, with, officials wearing rosettes, and playing members in gals Malay costume. There was a bright banner stretched sarow the rond with the Malay inscription, Selamat Pengantin BahraHail to the Newly Married." A small guard of Malay boys dressed as spearmen, and other carrying the traditional Malay wedding present of flowers, traits and yellow rice also wore present. the earringe reached the ranks there was tremen- dons cheering, the pace was slackened, the foot- bellers fell in sea guard of honour, and escorad Maara Ibert and Co.'s Picos Goods Market by the excited and cheering Malays, banners av Report says: maintaining a vory cautions policy, and with the Excellency thanked them all in a pleasing little Our market is quiet but firm, buyers stilling and crackers exploding, the bridal carritge proceeded to Government Horas porch. His exception of a few parcels picked up here and there at comparatively cheap rates, refuse to speech translated by Bir Claud Beyern, and the cheering throng marched in keppy disorder operato at the lerol of values asked. In the face down to the Cadets Bungalow, where refran Do you say that when Captain Major sweare of the present strong statistical position of

meats were provided. It was quite one of the cotton, it is hardly possible that Manchester can

finest shows of Malay enthusiasm, and before it was ended the other visitors began to arrive. the present ideas of dealers, and although some- what early yet for spring purchases the Chinese realise that they will probably have to pay at lesst present importers' prices to fill their requirements. A brisker spot demand, however, from some of the principal ap-country outlets would be welcome, and owing to the better agricul tural cutlook, now that the drought in the

We understand that a definite stop, is alout nearer provinces has broken, this may eventuate

to be taken to repatriste the United States The native cotton erop outlook has very allver coin which circulaten in the Dominion of much changed for the better during the past Canada, and to replace it with Canadian oin. although no reliable statistics are : In view of the Canadian output of silver his the good prices that growers got last appears both expedient and patriotic, a warning tone season has resulted in a larger area being put The process is bound to be rather a slow me,

under cotton cultivation, and a crop of at least but it is not without interest to the afver last year's dimensions may be expected. For market, for, allowing 40 per cent, of the sirer the past few days the local staple has been eser, coin current in Canada to be alien, and the total

In yarns, Brechuan buyers are reported not to have done well upon their shipments made prior to the usual summer floods in the Yangtse, and support looked for from that quarter has been disappointing, that outlet finding piece values ruling for spot cargo

Look at that signature, "3. Donning is he heard you whistle and heard ani suswering show say sgu of giving way to a level equal to

you write that ?--I have writton J. Lemm and

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improper which might come to the notice of a girl of such tender years. There was not the What alteration has been made The "L" lightest sanrooy about the arrangement. It has been made into & D," part of the first was known to Captain Mitchell, who dined. "M" is destroyed, and other letters added. with them and who expressed his approval, as it Was that change made by youNo. Part gevo Mrs. Mitchell an opportunity of in- looks like Mrs. Mitchell's. erasing her income, as they were not too well· off at that time. There was not a jot or tittle before the jury to prove familiarity of any kind between Mr. Lezam and Mrs. Mitchell. It had only been shown that they had been often in

emmany. There had beci uc evidence of any endeating expressions, or kissing or embrasing, How To BE BEAUTIFUL-Keep your com- plexion, Mrs. Ellen's Creme Charmante, Lait yet the jury were asked to infer from the fast Charmant and Special Skin Tonio and Poudre of these two people being together that they Charmant will enable you to do it, Her had committed adultery, I they got kid Specialities for the Skin are the study of a from their minds of the overwhelming pre-

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signal that he wears falsely f--Eomebody else

might have whistiod.

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His Lordship-Did you whistle? Witness-I have known Mrs. Mitchell eleven yesra and there has not been any whistling.

Witness doniod that he entered Mrs. Mitchell's house late at night, and asserted that Major could not have seen the entrance to the house if he were It has been suggested that you committed lying on the verandah of his hones. Witness adultery with Mrs. Mitchell on that occasion denied that when he called at Mrs. Mitchell's house on the night of the "zicha in- Is that true-It is not true.

Was there any concealment about your visit? cident," the boy said in

----None whatever.

account.

"Master have come." He came from St. It has been suggested that you paid for Mrs. Peter's Church that night. He was a regular Mitchell?-No, it is not so. Mrs. Mitchell on churchgeer. He denied that his visit was made the October visit gave me the money to pay her with a view to adultery. Witness married a second time in 1902, but he did not live happily And on the other occasion --We each paid with her. She suffered from hallucinations and alcoholism. She did not upbraid him with Witness stated that in 1905 he took his moule

had said he would like to be separated from her.

our own account

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shortly,

THE PRICE OF SILVER..

We subjoin extracts from Masara. Semnal Montagu and Co.'s latest circular

amount required for circulation to be the mus proportion as in the Latin Union, it wil be necessary, on the basis of the present price, for the Canadian Government to purchase at t £500,000 of silver to provide the front coins.

improvement.

lifetime. A. 8. Watson & Co. Ltd. Bole Agejudice against Lemm, they could not fail at Eranse Villa. He considered Mrs. Mitchell being too familiar with Mra. Mitchell. He/goods a more profitable investment at present The tone of the market has shown a slight