Judgment for plaintiffs with costs and attorney's fees of U.S. $10, together with the immediate possession of the premises, was entered by Mr. Collins against Mr. A. Theodore, who was sued by the procurator of the Mission clu Kiangnan for rent due on two houses, amounting to $180.90. The claim was later altered to $80.90, as it was stated that defendant had ready paid $100 of the sum. Plaintiff stated that he was in charge of the property of the Mission, and defendant had been a tenant of one the houses for about 20 years, having taken over the other house from a Japanese. He had previously been jin arrears of rent on several occasions. Plaintiff was represented by Mr. Felthan Watson, U.S. District Attorney.
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