The suit of Mr. A. F. das Caldas Liggett & Meyers Ca. for wrongful dismissal was heard before Mr. N. E. Lurton, U.S. Commissioner for China on Saturday morning. Mr. Caldas claimed $525, interest, costs and attorney fees. Mr, Leonard Hartigan represented the plaintiff and Mr. F. J. Schuhl, was for the defendant.
In giving evidence plaintiff said that he had been induced by an employee of Liggett & Meyer - to leave his former employers, Messrs. Little Bros., Ld., to take a position with defendant firm at a salary of $250, which was to be raised to $300 after two months' service. He asked for the increase one month after it was due, but it was not paid, and he continued to serve at this salary until discharged nine months later.
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