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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-11-25

play of Floral Emblems-Large Attend
ance
The funeral of the late Charles W.
Thomas occurred at the First Parish
church yesterday afternoon, and was in
several respects one of the most note
worthy witnessed in this city for long
time. Mr.. Thomas had large number
of sincere friends in theatrical circles,
and they testified their esteem by perso-
nal attendance at the funeral and by a
very remarkable contribution of floral
emblems. There were no less than forty
large floral pieces, all of them done in
the highest perfection of the florist art
The actual cost of them all was I'M
doubleday about $4,000. They complete
ly covered the pulpit and platform APP
proaches of the church, giving to the
place where the casket rested the ap-
pearance of beautiful bower. Some of
i. the most beautiful pieces were: A pill
low of lilies of the valley and violets,
from Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mckee; an
aeolian harp of white roses and lilies of
the valley. from Marie Jansen, the act
ress; a bank of chrysanthemums from
Mr.. Eugene Tompkins, a former partner
of the deceased; and IL bank of roses
from Mr.. Hoyt, his more recent partner.
Members of the deceased's family also
contributed floral pieces. At the head OF
the casket was a crayon portrait of the
deceased.
The services at the church began
promptly at 100 o'clock. Professor
Kotzschmar played dirge as soon as
the mourners were seated, followed by
reading of the Scriptures and prayer by
Rev. John Carroll Perkins. There were
no other remarks. The pall-bearers
were Frank Mckee, Arthur Voegtlin,
Will 81. Currie, Frank Lane, Edward
Taylor, Benjamin W. Singer, Julian
Mitchell and Fred E. Wright.
A large number of Mr.. Thomas's asso-
ciates in the theatrical profession were
present, among them the following: W.
II. Currie, Julian Mitchell, Frank Lane
Frank Russell, Walter Turner, Fred e.
Wright, Earl King, G. L. Goodwin, Jr.,
and Percy Gaunt, of New York; Eugene
Tompkins, Andrew McCue, Harry Nc
Glenen, George Morgan, George Apple
ton, Louis Aldrich, of Boston.
The interment was at the old Eastern
Cemetery on Congress street, near India.
Burials are very rare in this ancient Gem
etery now. At most there are not more
than two or threesa year, and then only
in the cases of descendants of old fami-
lies that have had tombs there for many
years. Mr.. Thomas's body was buried
in the old Widgery tomb. The deceased's
grandfather, Elias Thomas, the father of
w. w. Thomas, ST., married Widgery,
and one branch of the family are bur-
led in this old cemetery. Mr.. w. W.
Thomas, ST., however, has lot in Ever
green.
The procession was very long one.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-11-25
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Doctor Bill.

. A fair sized audience greeted Aides
three act com edy, sDr. BilIn at Portland
theatre last evening, but it is safe to say
that if the theaJre-goers of this city had
known the treat that was in store fol-
them, the theatre would have been
crowded. 1t is well termed comedy of
laughter, full of laughter and comical
situations from the rise to the fall of
the curtain. The second act is both in
genious and ludicrous, especially the
funny element, which was loudly ap-
plauded. The play is presented by a
company of superior merits. Will Miller
Farnum as DIR. Bill" although new to
Portland audience, at once became a
favorite, and was the harum-scarum
young doctor, who had sowed all his
wild oats, to perfection. The work of
Mr. E A. Locke as the meddlesome, father
iD-law, was very funny as was his facial
expression, and the 9 duden of George
Robeling was true to life. Miss Lansing
Rowan, besides being very pretty
woman, gave the character of Mrs.
Horton, breezy, resfreshing representa-
blous WHICH was luuCA OuJOyCu. L Ne
work of Miss Annie Hanson was also
well done. Miss Sadie Peters, during
the second act did very fetching dance
which was deservedly encored. The play
will be repeated this afternoon and eve
ming.
Robin Hood.
Robin Hood, with it's catchy music
and brightswords is being daily rehearsed
by the Portland Ideal Opera Company,
and those who may have the pleasure of
attendingsthe production on Dec. 1st and
End will be agreeably surprised
The voices in the chorus are strong and
well adapted for the score, while the
parts played by the principals requires
the best singers. It is needless to say
that they will be sung and portrayed in
the finest manner Portland has ever wit
messed.
The Chimney Sweeps" chorus by the
boys will demonstrate what the youngsters
of our city are capable of doing. Seats
for Robin Hood are on sale tomorrow
morning at Chandler's music store.
Notes.
Primrose and West will be here Noyem-
Der Both, as lovers of good minstrelsy
will be sure not to forget.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-11-25
MARRIAGES.

In Thomaston, Nov. IL, Lawrence S. Hahar
and Miss f. Gertrude Marshall.
In Hermon, Nov. IL, j. Charles Brooks and
Miss Addie NJ. V. Stinson.
In Topsham, Nov. Is, Harry U. Snow Of
Brunswick and Miss Elizabeth M. Stone Of
sTopsham.
Gray.
Al Weeks Mills. Nov. IL, Herbert studley
and Miss Emma Morrill,.
At Greens Landing. Winslow e. Richardson
of Deer Isle and Miss Annie Monteth of Isle All
Haut.
In Winterport Nov IL. Elijah Richie OF
Monroe and Miss J.. G. Hall of Dixmont.
In Winterport, Nov. 10, Capt. C. E. Littefield
and Effie Dunton.
In Deer Isle, Nov. 4, Allen M Small and Miss
Luella Small
In Skowhegan. Nov. IL, Robt. M. Kenzie and
Mrs. Hannah E. Folsom.
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Woman's Literary Union.

The first afternoon of the vi. U. will
be held in the Advent Church this after
noon at three O'Clock. The programme
will include music, paper on Ceramic
art illustrated with objects in potte ~
and porcelain, by Mr.. Sara N. Warren
Literary Notes., by Mrs. Anda G. Cum
mings, and paper on Sculpture illu-
strated with photographs loaned by Col
by University, by Mrs. Margaret B. De
Garmo.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-11-25
WESTBROOK.

Anthony Perry, who was arrested We'd
nesday for passing worthless checks, was
brought before Judge Tolman yesterday
and bound over i'll $500 to the January
term of the Superior court In default OF
bail ne was taken to Jail.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-11-25

The following business has been trans
acted:
WILLS PROVED.
Elizabeth Susskraut, Portland.
Rufus A. Chase, N. Yarmouth.
Jane NJ. Hacker, Brunswick.
Harriet Prince, Falmouth.
Elizabeth M. D. Pingree, Portland.
George Humphrey, Portland.
Elizabeth Walker, Windhanl.
Julia A. Croker, Portland.
William B. Thompson. Cape Elizabeth
Rhoda A. Wallace. Portland.
Jane Cannon, Yarmouth.
Louisa T. Kellogg, Gorham.
ADMINISTRATIONS GRANTED.
Matthew Cobb, Portland.
Mary Mason, Cumberland.
John O'Brion, Melrose, Mass.
Emily Chase, Portland.
Rachel j. Milliken, Yarmouth.
Phebe E. Libby, Portland.
INVENTORIES RETURNED,
Julia Greedy, Portland.
John FL. Bracket, Brunswick.
Mary F. Hodgdon, Westbrook.
Charlotte j. Hale, Gorham.
Almeda Jones, Yarmouth.
Eglina G. Knight, Portland.
Phebe E. Libby, Portland.
Simon Fl. Libby, Portland.
Susan Marston, Portland.
Esther Quimby, Westbrook.
Franklin Turkey, Portland.
Alice F. Bradstreet, Bridgton.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED,
Philip Fl. Brown. Portland.
Mary T. Bucknam, Yarmouth.
James II. Baker, Portland.
Elizabeth Baker, Portland.
Sarah W. Cooper, Brunswick.
Walter P. Colley, 3. Deering.
Edward Fox, Portland.
Merrill Huston, Falmouth.
Nathaniel Bowie, Falmouth.
Sarah Jewett. Portland.
Otis Kaler, Scarborough.
Mary J. Littlejohn, Portland.
Gilman Merrill, Freeport.
Esther Quimby, Westbrook.
Ann Kicker, Portland,
Jessie M. Sargent. Waltham, Mass.
Mabel F. Sawyer, Portland.
Elizabeth J. Todd, Yarmouth.
Albert Winslow, Falmouth.
Albion P. Woodside, Brunswick.
GUARDIANS APPOINTED.
Elmira S. Nelson, Deering.
Helen G. Brown, Portland.
Aunah l.. Litchfeld, Scarborough.
George P. Lewis, Westbrook.
LICENSES R. E. ISSUED.
Charles P. Kimball, Portland.
Clarence A. Whitney. Portland.
George NJ. Adams, Deering.
Almeda Jones, Yarmouth. Il.
LICENSES p. E. ISSUED.
Charlotte J. Hale, Gorham.
Charles. W. Goddard, Portland.
Simon, H. Libby, Portland.
REPORT OF coMMRs. ON ExoRB.g CLAIMS
Elizabeth Coffin, Freeport.
Sarah M. Stetson, Freeport.
Apt. TRUSTEE.
Philip Greedy Brown, Portland.
APPT.i COMMISSIONER.
Sarah M. Stetson, Freeport.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-11-25
CHARLES w. 1HoMAs's FUNERAL.

The Body Laid in the Old Widgery Tomb
in Eastern Cemetery-Remarkable Dis
ance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-11-25
Y. M. C. A.

A gospel meeting for men will be held
at the, Y. M. C. A. rooms at 7.S0 this eve
ming and 4.30 tomorrow afternoon. All
men are invited.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-11-25

Tuesday morning, November 2sth, the
Barrett Brothers, of Fairview Farm. are
to have a most extraordinary sale by
public auction, of very choice and richly
bred colts, fillies, brood mares in foal,
stations and gentlemen's road horses, at
the residence of j. F. Barrett, Hart
Farm, Desring, Me. The sale is certain
ly most unusual event and rare OPP
portunity to buy at your own price the
get OF Stamboul, Sherman, Red Hawk,
Winthrop Pilot, Westland. Colonel West,
Prescott, Redwood, ARENAS, and the
blood of Harold, Belmont, Egbert. Ken
lucky Prince, Woodfords Mambrino,
Electioneer and Hambletonianis 10,
through many of their most famous sons
and daughters. The sale is to begin
promptly at 1890 O clock, will take place
rain or shine, in mammoth tent, will
be without limit or reserve of any kind
whatsoever. j. E. Conant & Co., of
Lowell, Mass, are to serve as auctioneers
to whom you should send by mail for a
catalogue, giving full breeding of each
animal to be sold.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-11-25
UNDERWEAR.

Cancels Hair Shirts and Drawers at 45
cents each
Fleeced lined Shirts and drawers at 70
cents each.
Contoocook W.Shirts and Drawers at
IS CENTS worth 81.
1 Contoocoook A. Shirts and Drawers al
LOS each, wholesale price s1.25.
Blue Ribbed Shirts and Drawers at SO
cents EACH
Blue Ribbed Shirts and Drawers at IS
cents each.
100 dozen Merino Half Hose at IL cents
pair.
60 dozen Natural Wool Hose at II cents
pair.
Fine Merino Hose at IS cents, worth so
cents
100 dozen overalls at Is cents pair.
Mems and Boys Hats and Caps at low
prices.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-11-25
PROBATE COURT
BEFORE JUDGE PEABODY.

The following business has been trans
ao+ad.
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NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that the
IN subscriber has been duly appointed exec
utor of the will of
CHARLES H. GREENE,

late of Portland, inl the county of Cumberland.
deceased. and has taken upon himself that
trust as the law directs. All persons having
demands upon the estate of said deceased are
required to exhibit the same; and all persons
indebted to said estate are called upon TO make
payment to RICHARD WEB s, Exec'r.
Portland, November 21st 1898.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-01-18
The Grove.

If you wish to sustain the fruiting orange trees
at the blooming and setting period, fertiize them
forthwith, if you have not done so before. Usea
fertilizer composed largely of animal bone and
potash.
Those orange growers who use potash plenti-
fully are so well pleased that they will increase
the proportion of potash in their fertilizers this
year. Ten per cent. of potash has heretofore
been thought sufficient, but in most cases with
large fruiting trees IL to 20 per cent. would give
better results in color and quality of fruit. 1t
must be very evenly and widely distributed prin-
cpay in the centre of the orange rows. If pot
ash is applied alone to the trees put from two to
five pounds to the tree, according to the size; re-
peat this feed again in April. Harrow it in, Do
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-01-18
AGENTS WANTED ON SALARY

or commission, to handle the new Patent Chemi
cal Ink Erasing Pencil. The quickest and great
est selling novelty ever produced. Grasses ink
per Works like magic. 200 to 500 per cent. profit.
One Agents sales amounted to 1920 in six days.
Another $32 in two hours Previous experience
not necessary. For terms and full particulars,
address, The Monroe Eraser Mfg Co., La Cross,
x495
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-01-18

TLORIDA'S advantages for small investm ents,
II see Real Estate Journal, Arcadia, Fla,
$1,OO per year; sample, with State map, ~ cents
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-22
OLYMPIC TnEArER CLOSED.


Manager Wilson, OF Tacoma. Lost Over
$4,000 In tho Venture.
TACOMA. March 2i.-- Especial. Tho
lights were turned out tonight at tho
Olympic theater by the Tacoma Light and
Water Company just before the curtain
was to go up for the Carolyn Gage
company to produce "Pygmalion
and Galatea." Manager Wilson, of the
theater, says he owes the light company .
balance of $50 on the February light bill,
and that there was an audience in the
house at the time which had paid from
$l75 to $500. A representative of the light
company says the theater owed it about
$3.50. 1t is probable that the Olympic will
be reopened.
Citizens have not shown appreciation Of
the class of productions brought out,
which were q character suitable for draw
ing attendance from the most respectable
classes. The Olympic was opened on De-
cember "a. in snow wstornl. and has had .
run Of bad luck. 1t was the first theater
giving Sunday evening performances
here and the experiment has cost Wilson,
he estimates. fully $4,000.
w. II. Fife has . mortgage on Olympic
property. w. L. Tileston. the Wholesale
liquor dealer who recently failed, was to
have paid half the expenses of fitting up
the theater, but Wilson finally had TO
assume the entire burden of the expense.
Some money is due sOmc of tho actors.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-22
MINKLER MALPRACTICE CASE.

The Defense Raises . Question Of Con-
stitutionality-Object Ovsrruled.
CENTRALIA, March 2L-fSpecial. lin
opening the Minkler case this morning,
James Hamilton Lewis objected to any
evidence under information and moved
that the court declare the same void be-
cause defendant could not be arraigned for
murder upon information. The point has
been raised before, but Mr.. Lewis in his
argument advanced an original line Of rea-
soning. taking the position that the consti-
tuition of the United States requires in
such cases presentment by q grand jury.
Judge Gordon in passing upon the con.
stitutional point refused to render IN
opinion, realizing. he said, the scope of
question for the first time presented and
based upon q distinction between the
enabling act and the Federal constitution,
and said that such an opinion would be
particularly inappropriate on account Of
the fact that he was at present attorney in
q case taken on writ of error from tho
supreme court of this state to the United
States supreme court. wherein . similar
point is at issue. The court overruled the
objection, however, and the examination
of witnesses was begun. The speeches of
Mr. Lewis, Of the defense. and Mr.. Coiner,
of the prosecution, on objection consumed
the entire day, and were both good argu-
menta
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-22
JAPANEsE LABORERS RAIDED.
Discharged Southern Pacific Section
Hands Attack Them.

MEDroRp. Or. March 2i.-[Special.)-
L. r. Fields, superintendent of the Oregon
division of the Southern Pacific. reports .
conflict between white section hands and
Japanese at Drains station. near Roseburg
The company, several days ago, dis
charged number of white men employed
in section No. q and filled their
palaces with Japanese. Since that time
the former have made life miserable for
the latter by stoning them while at work
and bombarding their houses at night.
Superintendent Fields called upon tho
marshal of Drains and the sheriff Of Doug
las county to protect the Japanese. but
both were powerless to prevent violence.
Yesterday the Japanese were removed to
Roseburg for safety, and an appeal was
made to United States Marshal BARN.
Last night the section boarding house
was covered with oil and set on fire. IL
was completely destroyed. A special car
has been ordered to Drains for the use Of
the japanese. which will be guarded by .
United States deputy marshal.
In speaking of the cause of the discharge
of the white men, Mr.. Fields said:
We found IL difficult 70 get good men for this
work, A. the only white men We can secure are.
trampe, who get time checks after a few days
and move on. This keeps force of green
hands OIL the section all the time, so that good
work cannot bs done aud the safety OF travellers
assured.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-22
LAWYER ROOTS HYPNOTIC POWER.
Alleged tn Have Used 1t In Defrauding
Henry w. DIXON OF Property.


Henry w. Dixon Of Property.
CHcAGo, March 21-James w. Dixon,
of New York, is seeking in the circuit
court, to wrest, as claimed. the person and
property of his brother. Henry w. Dixon.
from alleged fraud and the undue possess
SION and control of Henry A. Root, New
York lawyer. He claims his brother,
who at one time was a wealthy man,
is now a victim Of hypnotism practiced by
Lawyer Root. He says Root controlled
the old man for several years, and is al
legged to have secured possession of the
greater part OF his property. The balance
is in securities valued at $4,000, which is
said to be locked in safe deposit vault
and can be delivered TO no one except
Root or Henry w. Dixon, and in the pres
ence Of both. IL is also alleged that Root
has the old gentleman in hiding.
The bill further duplicates Mrs. II. d.
Edward with Root in the plot. Root
was an attorney in New York city until
three years ago. when he went TO Mon
tana Out there he has been one Of the
counsel in the Davis will case. A dispatch
from New York says ne was lawyer Of
excellent repute when in that city.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-22

PORTLAND, March 3O.-[Speciai. Indian
John. aged 125 years, was committed to
the poorhouse of this county today,
singular commentary on the ungrateful-
ness of the white race. John was chief of
the Columbia river Indians in the early
days and made friends with the whites, to
whom he was always true At the time of
the Whitman massacre at Waulatpu mis-
sion and during the threatened outbreal
OF the Cayuse Indians in 1852, John ran all
the way from The Dalies to Portland to
warn the settlers Of the impending dan
ger. For the past ten years he has lived
in the Cascade mountains on Sandy river.
in the eastern end of Multnomah county,
making his living by picking berries and
tanning deerskins. but he is now too fee
bic to support himself.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-22
No More sma,,pox n s.dre.

sEpRo. March 2L-lSpecial. To-day Dr..
NJ. b. Mattice raised the quarantine on
the house wherein T. ID. Mcdonald, the
smallpox patient, was confined, and, after
q thorough disinfection, the patient was
discharged. This was the only case at
oedro, circumstance largely due to the
decisive and prompt action taken by the
health officer and authorities at this place
after the disease made its appearance.
Although many were thought to have
been exposed To the disease. the 4uaran-
tine regulations prevented further spread,
and the anxiety manifested among the
people has thoroughly subsided.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-22
wh.tcom CITY Printing Contract.

WHArcoM. March 2l.-[Special The
city council has awarded the contract for
the city printing to the Express at good
figure, all the papers in town having en-
tered into q combination and put in uni
form bids. relying upon their respective
merits to guide the council making the
award. The proprietor of the Ezgress,
which Is now tri-weekly, promises to be-
gin the publication Of daily April /, in
which case there will be. for time. four
dailies in the feld-the morning Reueille
here. tho oldest paper in the county, the
Hearld In Fairhaven, also a morning pa
per, and the Express and Euening Times.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-22
DR.. Graham Jailed at Tacoma
for Stealing a Girl.
He LUREp HER FROM HER HOME.
Ehie Posey, . 12- 2-Year-O Sacramento
Lass, the Doctors Victim.
Gamblers Move to Cle-Elum The
Minklef Malpractice Case - Cattle
Losses In the Okanogan Country.

SPOKANE, March 2l.-Tspecial. l-sheriff
O'Neil, of Sacramento, and Sheriff
Matthews, of Tacoma, are here in search
OF DR.. g. H. Graham, travelling doctor,
who has lived . great deal on the Coast,
and had, for the past two weeks been
quartered at the Lewis house in Spokane.
Graham is wanted for abducting little
Effie Posey from her home in Sacramento.
CAL, about year ago. In some way the
doctor got wind that the officers were
close upon his trail and last Saturday
evening left for Tacoma. This fact was
ascertained bv the sheriffs soon after their
Arrival. Sheriff Matthews Immediately
telegraphed his deputies to look out for
Graham and he was arrested at Tacoma
today.
It is said that about year ago Graham
went to Sacramento and opened . ouack
office and soon fell in with Posey's family.
Efiie was then only l2 years of age. By
making promises to the child. which she
did not understand. he induced her to
leave home with him. They went to Ia
coma and other places on the Sound. and
about two weeks ago came to Spokane.
He took . room at the Lewis house. where
Graham first passed the girl off as his
daughter. They occupied the same apart
ments and acted 50 strangely all the while
that the proprietor. Mr.. Swan, became
suspicious. Mr.. swan says Graham would
not allow the girl to speak to any one and
treated her cruelty. Ellie never went out.
but would cover down behind the bed at
the slightest noise or the approach of .
stranger. 1t is said that Effie's father. Mr..
Posey, has died of grief since his daughter
was carried away. Graham, it is said, at
one time offered to return the girl upon
payment of . ransom of $500, which was
refused.
1t was learned today that Graham's wife
and the child left here with HIM and were
sent on to Fairhaven. whittier q telegram
was set to the authorities. Sheriff O'Neil
received q telegram tonight announcing
that Mrs Graham had been arrested at
Fairhaven.
While Graham and the girl were living
at the Lewis house the girl wore short
dresses and appeared to be no moro than
10 years of age. Graham 10 charged with
having also abducted half-breed Indian
from Victoria.
The police hero believe that Graham 10
none other than Rev. Nathan Wesley
Lane, formerly Of Lodi. Gala, whom they
were recently instructed to bs on the look
ont for
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-22
OPERA SINGERS. TRUNKS SEIZED.
M. Abbey's italian Troupe Suspected
OF Smuggling Costumes.

W SsnuxHuu& NOstumeM
NEW YORK. March 2L-Customs officials
at this port believe they have discovered
an attempt to smuggle a lot of theatrical
costumes into the country. It appears
that number of italian opera singers ar.
rived here on the steamship New York on
Sunday. Each one had from two to four
trunks, and it is said they declared to the
customs officials that they had nothing
dutable. An examination of the trunks
showed that they were filed with new
costumes, in all enough for 200 people,
Mr.. Abbey said he held bills showing
that each individual member of the COM
pany purchased his or her costumes. and
they were therefore entitled under the law
to admission free of duty as "tools Of
trade" There were few things. he said,
belonging to the management, and on
these he wanted to pay duty. He said he
would submit satisfactory proof OF the
truth of all his statements to the collector.
Collector Hendricks says that if the facts
are as Abbey states, the trunks will be re-
.eased.