Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 212, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 September 1913 — Judge Knew Sign Language. [ARTICLE]

Judge Knew Sign Language.

Chicago, III —John H. Geary, deaf and dumb, was suing on a breach of contract in the Municipal Court No translator of his sign language was present and his attorneys were In despair. "What is It you want to ask him?” asked Judge Scully. The question was told, the Judge lifted his hand and moved his fingers rapidly before the mute. Geary followed with an equally bewildering finger movement The question had been asked and answered. 7 “I learned to do that when I was twelve years old,” said the judge, “but never had to use It on the bench before.”