He wouldn't give us any sat faction and, as we were strangers, we went to friends and they recommended Mr. Reader Harris to us as the best lawyer in Shanghai (aughter).
His Honour:—That is a very good advertisement for Mr. Harris (laughter).
Mr. Reader Harris:—I'm afraid 1) will "get disbarred over that (laughter).
On re-direct examination witness estimated the cost of her costumes at between G.§550 and G.$600.
Asked about other members of the company, she said that they had 'a chance to Leave after dismissal and did so. They were afraid o° Shanghai as a lot of men were beheaded over in the French Concession a day or so before.
Miss Nito Jewel Carrol, who said that her stage name was Nito Jewel, was the next witness. She had received a telephone call in San Francisco from Mrs. Amber and went to see her. She was interviewed by Miss Gray and the terms of the contract were agreed (these being the same as the legations in the case of His Gordon). Miss Gray told her that she would have to be prepared to stay in China for six months. She would not be able to engage anyone who could not stay that long Several applicants were turned down because of this. Miss Gray also said that she would be able to work clubs an the salary called for, that she was engaging the company' for Mr, Israel, manager of the Carlton Cafe, Tu answer to a further question, witness said, "I asked Mrs. Amber about the transportation and she Never mind. If Mr. Israel were not all right would not let you go." It was verbally said, that she should get transportation back. When the contracts were al! made out she was called on the telephone and went and got her's and signed it.
The Peacock Dance While coming across the Pacific Missy Leach showed her a letter! much like the one read in Court in the morning and this mentioned a contract, she was positive. Witness had never had any conversation with Mr, Israel about the contract. She very seldom talked to him. She had heard Mrs. Israel say on one oerasion that she was going to write to Miss Gray and tell her what she thought of her for engaging the company.
Witness had not done a special] turn after the first week. Mrs. Isruel told her that her voice was} of strong enough for the Carlton. he knew that Miss Gordon had [done several.
On cross-examination, witness! said that she never presented her contract to Mfr. Israel personally, but Miss Leach did. Miss Gray told them when they got on to the boat that Miss Leach was to be their boss and that they were not to offer any suggestions.
Witness further said that the first week she did a peacock dance and that the Israels seemed well pleased. She had brought several evening grows for The value of thes G.$250 oF $300.
After leaving the Carlton, wit. ness said, she went to live at the Plaza. She had never had an} engagement after she left the Carlton and had never tiied to get one.
Evidence of Bliss Francis Darius The next witness was Miss Frances Darius, who said she was engaged by Miss Gray on the same terms as the other girls and that she had a similar contract. In-her conversation with Gray, ths latter told her that she could ge: outside engagements, which would bring her salary up to as much as! she was used to making—from G.$75 GS150 a week. She was asked 16 sign the contract for six months.
Witness and Miss Gordon roomed Yogether and they had discussed with Mr. Israel about the passage hack and whether or not they would Ihave to take the first steamer. told them he would give tgp the money if they preferred ff, He! never told: them that he had not asked Miss Gray to engage them.
Me. Israel, witness said, had seemed dissatisfied and annoyed with them and Bfrs. Israel told them that they were dismissed. She thought it might have been becaus> some of the On that date Miss Gordon was not! intoxicated. She lett the Carlton when she received the notice as she! of tired of the wrangling—it go: Jon her nerves. She never complain-she was dismissed as she to get out after all the She was ready to go ts the hospital with a nervous break Witness further said that she never made the G.875 to C150 week, a5 promised. She had one outside engagement. That wast sing for the Shriners, and she had not been paid for that.
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