Cross-examined, witness stated that he was not a rat-catcher. He came to Shanghai at $135 a month because he was getting a permanent position here against an unstable one in Manchuria. It was not a disgrace to be a ratcatcher: that was scientific work and even Dr. Stanley, Dr. Davis and Dr. Wu Lien-teh were engag-alin the work.
Mr. Priestwood protested against Mr. Maitland's attempting to run witness down by calling him a rat-catcher. Witness sud* he came with letters from high officials.
After further examination, the Court announced that they had heard enough of the evidence and the case must be dismissed. Defendant would be honourably acquitted.
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