One-Half To The County

Chicago, Nov.24- A judgement $6,000 was recovered before Judge Gary to-day by Mrs. Mary Learned, who sued, for the use of the County of Cook, against Francis Tiernan, formerly a well-known gambler. Twelve years ago Elliott P. Learned, the husband of Mary Learned, was a fare dealer for Tiernan, who ran gambling rooms in Clark and Randolph streets. He Played against his employer’s games and lost about $6000. He never made any effort to recover his money, but is wife did, aiding, as provided by law, for the sue of the county, which in the event of her final success will get half the judgment.

source: The New York Times
location: New York, New York