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since they, as creators of the tribunal, constitute a judicial union which is bound to respect and uphold the principles of justice and equity which its tribunal announces. Mr. Scott's present position as secretary of the Carnegie Peace Endowment furnishes him with unusual opportunities to accomplish the purpose, which he considers to be in accordance with the law of development and in harmony with the spirit of the age. His erudi-

tion, earnestness, ability, and industry make him especially fitted to meet the responsibilities and to perform the duties which he has assumed. He has entered upon a larger field of public usefulness than any which he has before occupied, where, doubtless, his labors will bring him new honors and add to the esteem in which he is held by those who know of the services which he has already rendered in the cause of universal peace.

Washington, D. C.

An Advocate Fearless and Bold WAS a barrister ready and bright, Good in his chambers, good in a fight. But, discontented, he said, "I want fame, What shall I do, then, to earn me a name?" Quick came the thought, "I will try length of speech, And stick to my guns like a true legal leech." Having a case then to argue one day, He spoke for six hours without sign of decay; Three days he continued for twenty hours more, He finished his facts, then dealt with the law. The end of his case was not very happy, For the judge on the fourth day became somewhat snappy, Which forced him to stop, and his lordship derided His arguments lengthy, and against him decided. But his object was gained, his name was now known, For the Press him exalted, and said he had shown That he was an advocate fearless and bold, Whose clients would never be left in the cold. So now he is famous and earning large fees, And he talks and he talks and everyone sees That because of the length of his speech he must be An advocate good as one ever shall see. — Law Students' Journal.