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Vv v aE NBG IRIE BETES PAGE FOUR GLAIMS HE DIED AND WAS REBORN Queer Story of . Chinaman Who Once Lived in Seattle Thirty years ago Chin Gee Hee was a humble store keeper in Seattle, who probably spent much of his time wondering where his next meal was coming from, "King of Southern China," And it is all because, according to his own gtory, he died when he was forty-six 'afd was sent back from heaven to live a more useful existence than he previously spent. There is a big bronze statue at Sunning as a perpetual reminder that Chin Gee did his duty when he He built a rail- came back to earth, way from Kongmoon to Sunning in Southern China and in the eyes of the peasants of that country Mr, Chin is something more than a mere story-book saint, He is seventy-six now, but he claims that during his brief sojourn in heaven he was told that he would live 104 years, Just how long he lived in Seattle not even Chin Gee Hee remembers exactly, but he still possesses an illuminated address pre- sented to him by the Seattle Cham- ber of Commerce. He made money while in Seattle, but he also lost most of it and when he returned to China he had to sell bis home to pay his employes. After that, at the age of forty- six, Chin Gee Hee 'died'. That, at any rate, he declared to be the posi- tive truth, In heaven, he says, they told him they were not ready for him and they suggested that he re- turn and build Kongmoon-Sunning railway. Chin took the hint and shortly after his "resurrection" he became surprisingly prosperous and successful. The building of the rail- road was only one of his achieve- ments, He prefers kings to presidents, de- claring to interviewer: "Presidents no good. Americans kill three presi- dents, People like King all same England. See Prince of Wales walk all over earth and no one shoot him." His idea for' the economic salva- tion of China is that everyone in the country should contribute on the basis of one dollar a head, the rich paying enough to meet the shortage of money from the poorer | classes. Sheriff Seizes (CBiltinued from page 1.) The Ontario Summary Convictions Act applicable to section 67: and that that Act makes it necessary that the information shall be in writing under oath, and that the NOTICE | We have purchased the Shoe Repair Shop formerly owned Mr. Dalby, It will be known a$ the VICTORY SHOE REPAIR SHOP We use and best All work guaranteed. the best materia workmanship. See us and save money. Prices as follows:--Men's half soles, | $1.35; ladies', 85¢; children, according to sige. Open to 8.30 every evening. VICTORY SHOE | REPAIR SHOP. | 12 Athol St. West POLLOPLLOLRSE SPECIAL For Xmas Pipes of all Kinds Cigars only the Best-- Tobaseos. 10. Ui very jr To-day he is | grounds or causes of slispicion shall be set out in the information. "That being so, the words of the legislature require that which is wanting in the information in this case, the grounds or causes of sus- picion: without which the informa- tion is insufficient and the warrant based upon it must fail, "And that is quite in accord with the law generally as to search war- rants; warrants obtained ex parte, and warrants Buthorisink the taking of great liberties upon a ith the property of othérs: therefore war- rants which should be issued only with great care and circumspection, "It may be stated, as a general rule, that information in such cases should be upon oath and that the grounds upon which the warrant is obtained should be set out in the information. So that if section 72 were not applicable the same con- clusion should be reached, "The motion must be allowed: and the warrant must be quashed." Replevin Order Giving judgment the judge assert- ed that he had no power to order the return of the liquor but stated that the application for its return had to be made through the divi- sion court, Yesterday Col. Grier- son came to the conclusion that the liquor could be replevined. A the writ of replevin and the bail- iff seized the liquor and it has been returned to Kubernick, The ques- tion now arises as to whether the liguor will ever he seen again? When a replevin order is issued the party gettipg it must put up double the amount that the article is valued at. In this instance the sum of $60 was put up. Of course if Kubernick wishes to destroy the evidence he will lose his $560. Then the only recourse the Ontario Li- cense Commissioners would have would be to sue Kubernick for the value of the 'Tijuor destroyed, it is sald. . Another question arises. as to who really owned the liquor and whether the department could sue or not. If a judgment were given, if they did sue, it probably would not be for more than the $50 al- ready. posted, Establish Precedent When the bailiff seized the liquor in the court it is believed that he established a precedent in that so far as the records show no bailiff has had the temerity to enter a court before and sejze some article | or chattel, When the bailiff did | enter the court he appeared a little | nervous but suddenly made a dive | for the grip, opened it, and lifted | the treasure from within. Now that Col. Grierson's conten- | tion is sustained it means that prob- | ably one half of the search war- j rants issued in Ontario since the | establishment of the Ontario Temp- | erance Act six years ago, have been | illegal. It is alleged consequently | the same percentage of convie- | tions have been illegal. The estab- | lishment of this precedent means ac- | cording to members of the local fra- | ternity, that the legislature will | hold a hurried session and amend [2 loophole in the O.T.A. | Knotty Problems Formerly when a man was con- victed of a breach of the O.T.A. the | house in which he did the busines: immedistely became a public dwel- | ling place and as such the police | | had the authority of entering by | means of a search, warrant. Now that the validity of search warrants | has been tseted and found want- ing, this procedure may be done jaway. The opinion was freely ex- | pressed around town yesterday aad on ------ ag NT / THE ONTARIO REFORMER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1922 SR -- judge of the county court issued | GIFT TO MOURNERS At funerals, in the early days of Massachusetts, it was customary for the family of the deceased, follow- ing well-known British customs, lo present gifts to those who attend- ed, Two of the commonest gifts ware gloves dnd spoons, Hundreds of gloves were often given out at. a single funeral; one is on record where 2,000 were given away, A Boston clergyman kept account of the number he received; in 30 years he accumulated 2,940 pairs. A judge received 657 mourning rings between 1687 and 17256. A physi- clan who died in 1678 at the age of 81 left a quart measure full, These rings were of gold, enameled 'in' black and white, They were decor- ated with a death's head or with a coffin showing skeleton lying in it, or with a winged skull, 8Some- times they held a framed lock of the deceased's hair, --- ee ees ee Plumbing, Heating and Repairs Boiler Room. Repairs a Specialty J. S. DICK At Purdy Co.'s Premises 82 Simcoe St, 8, ESTIMATES GIVEN Phone 942 Res, 360) Young Instructor Finds Himself Far Outclassed One of the boys in the Town En- gineer's Department is an obliging fellow and admits that he is a good skater; These assets provided at the rink last evening a situation that: was hoth embarrassing and amusing ~amusing to the rink devotees and embarrassing to their .pogsessor, Recently a young man joined the staff of a local firm. Last night this man journeyed to the rink, Seeing the stranger standing alone and ap- parently afraid to strike out the lad from the City Hall decided to help him along. Approaching the new- comer he offered to .escort him around the ice, The offer was ac- cepted, Making wild stabs with his skates and narrowly avoiding a spill the two clumsily made their way' around the rink twice, At the con- clusion of the second excursion would be Instructor .sald to his acquaint- ance--'"Try this," at the same time attempting to execute a figure eight. | He alighted on his head. 'Try this," | said the stranger as he helped the unfortunate town official to his feet, Throwing himself into an evolution that dazed the other and astounded | the spectators the newcomer went | through a number of bewildering stunts on his skates, The local youth blushed prettily and looked for the -------- exits realizing that the joke was on him. Some one has hinted that the affair was all pre-arranged. At any | rate one young man is receiving the | merry razz from the rest of the Town ! | Hall officials today. Both junior and intermediate O.H.A teams were out at Bradley's | rink last evening in full force. The | An Ideal Gift Give him the material for a Suit, and have it made after the holidays or when required. ASHBY THE TAILOR "The Man That Suits You" players had their best workout so | | far this season, There are a host | | of candidates for both teams, in fact | | there are more than enough for two | | teams in each series. The Juniors | are showing something in the way of | speed and already Manager Charlie | { Hall has his eye on the group honors. | Two teams of intermediates were put | through a sharp practice game and | Manager Ed Donald will soon have the task of selecting his players to go-up against Bowmanville on Fri- today that it was a wonder that some lawyer had not discovered the | | loophole before. } When the case fs resumed om | | Dec. 27, it promises to attract a! {large gallery of interested citizens. | The ultimate decision will be one | of great significance to everyone in- | terested in- the enforcement of the | | Ontario Temperance Act throughout | | the country. . | Kubernick was allowed out on { bail in the meantime when sureties to the sum of $2,000 were furnished. The sum of $1,000 was put up by himself and two sureties of $500 were put up by two friends. CHRYSANTHEMUM THEME OF CHINESE POEM. 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