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a division of some other title, to save duplication, which, to economize space, has been studiously avoided. In respect to this completeness of each subject in one title, the classification differs somewhat from that of the preceding two volumes of the series, especially in reference to matters of practice, such as Appeal and Error, Evidence, Pleading, Trial and Wit

nesses.

"Heavy faced words in paragraphs are also used to bring out the distinctive elements in each, as a further aid to rapid examination.

"As the table of cases came last, it contains references to official reports not published when the body of the work was printed. All possible references have been given.

"The work has been prepared under the general supervision of Burdett A. Rich, who has been ably assisted by E. H. Smith, C. A. Ray, E. W. Haviland, D. L. Covill, H. P. Farnham, and others."

If the work is as good in other respects, the advantage of having it placed so early in the hands of practitioners, is too manifest to require

comment.

The same Company publishes, four times per annum, a book, entitled "Lawyers' Reports, Annotated," at $5 per book.

Both the Reports and the Digest are published in the form of a semimonthy magazine; the former at $20 and the latter at $5 per annum.

Combined subscription to both Semi-Monthy and Annual Digest, $8.50; combined subscription to entire series-Lawyers' Reports annotated, SemiMonthly and Annual Digest per year, $25.00.

MASSACHUSETTS IN THE WOMAN SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT. A GENERAL, POLITICAL, LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE HISTORY FROM THE YEAR 1774. BY HARRIET H. ROBINSON. BOSTON: ROBERTS BROTHERS. 12 vo. pp. 280.

The author of this work was the wife of the celebrated writer of the Springfield Republican, William S. Robinson, known as "Warrington." She is herself a good writer, author of various works, among others, a play, written in a pleasing and sprightly manner, entitled "Captain Mary Miller." She is the woman for the removal of whose political disabilities, Senator Dawes lately introduced a Bill in Congress.

The book before us is full of interesting information.

The author, Mrs. Robinson, published, in 1877, "Warrington Pen-Portraits;" consisting of Personal and Political Reminiscences, from 1848 to 1876, from the writings of her deceased husband; a book which has entertained many who were his personal friends and admirers.

NEW LAW MAGAZINE.

THE GREEN BAG. A USELESS BUT ENTERTAINING MAGAZINE FOR LAWYERS. EDITED BY HORACE W. FULLER. PUBLISHED MONTHLY. $3 PER ANNUM. SINGLE NUMBERS, 35 CENTS.

There is much in a title. This title is very captivating. Here is something useless. How restful to the wearied practitioner to know, that he can throw himself back in his chair, with his feet upon the table, and take up this magazine, with the blissful consciousness that it contains nothing which promises to be of any practical value-nothing which he is under obligation to pay particular attention to or to try to remember.

Still he is not absolutely prohibited from being instructed or benefically impressed by something which he may chance to find within its covers. And then the audacity of supposing that people will pay money for that which is of no use, is of itself attractive. The title alone will probably secure a fair sale for the magazine.

And yet we are not sure but the promise held out is broken in the very first number. Among other articles, not altogether useless, is one by Professor J. B. Ames, on the Specific Performance of Contracts. It is not, however, so long as to be tiresome.

The leading article is a sketch of our distinguished townsman, Chief Justice Fuller, with a fine portrait and autograph. This is sufficient to make the first number attractive to the Chicago Bar.

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SIR EDWARD COKE, Knt.

Lord Chief Justice of England, in the Peeign of James 1st.

THE CHICAGO LAW TIMES.

VOL. III.]

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JULY, 1889.

EDWARD COKE.

[No. 3.

Sir Edward Coke lived in an eventful period in the history of England. His life, which commenced under Edward VI., included the short but sanguinary reign of Queen Mary, the entire reign of Elizabeth, that of James I., and the early part of the reign of Charles I. Born to comfort, if not to affluence, he nevertheless formed and maintained habits of untiring industry, and these, with his indomitable energy and perseverance, enabled him to achieve greatness as a lawyer and a jurist. He had great influence at count, and at the same time, maintained, especially in the latter part of his life, his independence and love of liberty.

He was born February 1, 1551, at his father's seat in the parish of Milcham, near East Dereham, in Norfolk.

His father, Robert Coke, was a bencher of Lincoln's Inn, and a barrister of very extensive practice. His mother, Winifred Knightley, was daughter and co-heiress of William Knightley, of Morgrave Knightley, in Norfolk, and a very estimable woCoke, in after life, always spoke of her with much gratitude and reverence.

man.

His father died in 1561, leaving his only son, then in his eleventh year, and seven daughters. Edward had been scarcely two years at Cambridge when he lost his mother. He erected a monument to her memory in the church at Titleshall.

This sketch is condensed from the Life of Sir Edward Coke, in two volumes, by Cuthbert William Johnson, of Gray's Inn, Barrister-at-Law, London, Henry Colburn, Publisher, 1845.

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