This was a claim for $51, balance of account for $99 for which defendant was sued in this Court in Augast 1905, and $3 costs.
Defendant denied that he owed this money, and produced " receipt, signed by the plaintiff, for $115, dated July 6, 1905.
Plaintiff stated that this was a receipt for life-insurance premium, and his Lordship adjourned the hearing until Tuesday morning to enable the plaintiff to produce his policy and good business passing. The outlook is decidedly favourable, and if Silver keeps up we have hopes of witnessing a more active and vigorous condition of affairs after the New Year.
Shanghai, January 21. Before Sin Haviutaxp px Savewannz, Judge.
Japan Yarn.—The market has again quietened down; and it is bard to find buyers even at a concession of Tls. 14/2. We are informed that spinners have decided to work short time from the middle of the current month. Thisshould have the wholesome effect of curtailing the import of Japanese Yarns, and ultimately benefitting all concerned. Sale during the fortnight, 1,000 bales. Stocks are estimated at 13,000 bales (No. 16s. 9,000 bales and No. 20s.4,000 bales). Quotations nominal are: No. 20s. Kanega, Tls. 103; Miike Tis, 103;
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