The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-08-13
JAPANESE IN a POLICE COURT.
Their Troubles SettIed-A New Story
FOO-chOO-maLL DIschRrged.


At the police headquarters yesterday charges
were made against some Of the japanese troupe,
jUgglers, and acrobats for embezzling the sum
of $3500 IN gold Three of the troupe were
brought before Inspector Leonard. Among
them was little IAN Right" who seemed to
comprehend fully the situation of affairs, wept
bitterly, and would not be comforted, notwith-
standing the efforts of Mr.. Leonard, through
the interpreter, Sumprell, to explain that no
harm would be done to any of his friends
The whole affair was somewhat confused; but
in order to bring the case up for investigation,
warrant was issued and Foo-choo-matz was
placed In confinement to appear on eXamiua-
tion at the Tombs Police Court this morning on
the charge OF larceny.
This morning Foo-choo-matz was brought into
count, looking very much detected, having
passed sleepiess night, and maintaining that
he was the object of a swindle. He was accom-.
panied by his nephew, the great favorite of the
people, Ring-kee-chee, or little GAN Right"
Among the witnesses on the part Of Foo.chee.
matt were Zoo-shee-kee, Ohee.shau.kee La.as.
kee, Ohee-zah-shau Alnooschee, Foo.choo-
chee, Iask-chee, and Zang kee-chee, with Mr..
Smith. MIR. W. c. Traphagen appeared as coun-
sci for Foo.chee matz.
The real facts Of the case show that the jana
nese were misrepresented. Mr. Smith stated to
judge Hogan that while in Japan last year, he
(Smlth) made contract with the japanese
Government to take Foo-choo-matZ, aud several
other japanese performers on tour through
the States, leaving Japan October l6 and to
return one year from that tlme-0Ctober 16,
1867. Smith also said he had adopted Ring
kee-chee, or "All Right,n an intelligent little
fellow, nine years OF age, by permission Of the
Japanese Government. He arrived at San
Francisco, a short time after the contract, per-
formed there awhile with "All Right" and the
prisoner. Foo.choO-matZ, who was his chosen
leader and most sklful performer, then came to
New York, thence through the Northern States,
and finally to Buffalo, which he left on Friday
last, and came to Jersey City on Saturday even
ing. He sold out his interest in Foo-choomatZ
and All Right his best performers, until August
26, 10 Mr.. Magulrc, for the sum of fifteen thou.
Gand dollars, but limited the time of their en-
gagement, as he had stipulated with the Japa-
nese Government to return them by October 16,
and he wished to stop their performing, and
put them under the tuition of good English
teacher for month, as they were learning our
language rapidly particularly little "All Rightn
who already can understand almost everything
said to him,
Mcguire, iits is said, obtained the signature of
Foo-cnoo matZ for an engagement until reOru-
ary next, instead of August 10th, for S5ogO'
When the information came to Foochoo'matz,
he said he had only made arrangements until
August goth, and wished to return to Japan with
Mr. Smith. Mcguire then made the complaint
of embezzlement against the Japanese for the
recovery of the sum paid.
With this explanation, as no evidence was
produced to conflict with 1t, Judge Hogan dis
charged the prisoner. This announcement was
received with much satisfaction by Foo-choo-
matt; and little "All Right" was very enthusi'
astic at the result, and wished to communicate
it as soon as possible to Mrs. Smith.
The Japanese company appear Intelligent,
and MIR. Smith says that in passing through this
country they have observed everything con-
nected with our social ife and are rapidly
adopting our customs. They take great in
terest in our civil government, and are anxious
to become acquainted with our system OF gov.
eminent. They can all write in their own Ian
guage, and freely give their autographs to any
person desiring them.
Little "An Right" is no less remarkable fol
his activity of mind and general intelligence
than for his acrobatic performances, and his
guardian will endeavor to obtain the permission
of the Sovereign of Japan to have the littl,
fellow educated in this country.-M. Y. Ecentn.
Post, 18th.