The morning times., 1896-12-31
W. F. Mcdonald Released From
Custody After a Scoring.
JUDGE SUSPECTS FRAUI
Evidence Did Not Sustain the In
formation in the Sharp
Practice With Soap-Agents En-
ployed, But Their Deposits Not
Refunded Upon Dismissal.

eral manager OF the Chicago Manufactur-
ing Company, with a branch office at No
1887 X street southeast was arraiened
in Judge Millers court late yesterday
afternC on for obtaining money uLdcr false
pretenses.
The Chicago Manufacturing Company
manufactures soar-hard blocks-measur-
ing four by two and half inches that
are retailed to the public at ten cents per
cake. Mcdonald, in furtheraQce of his
company's business, issues the following
circular:
Certificate of guarantee. The Chicago
Manufacturing Company hereby agrees to
deliver to the bearer OF this guaranteed Ger
tficate, Mr.. of. one
solid rolled gold Iady's or gents watch in
good repair, OF one French china tea set,
consisting of fifty-siX pieces; or one finely
decorated chamber set, consisting of ten
pieces; or one fine plush bed lounge; or
one fine dining room set, consisting OF five
pieces; entirely free OF charge after the
expiration of a subscribers subscription
for our premium soaps, consisting Of
sevent y-five bars, at ten cents each
amounting to 81 7.50.''
Mr. Mcdonald generously adds, that
he will reward in the large amount of
$1,000 any person who will prove that
the Chicago Manufacturing Company does
not fulfill the contracts He says in
parenthesis, in every particular we do
as we Offer
The Former Case.
Mr.. Mcdonald was tried for false pre-
lenses some days ago in the police court
and was dismissed because of the lack of
proof Tie plaintiff on that occasion
was Thomas Maddox, who swore then,
as lie did yesterday, that he had paid u
deposit OF S15 to Mcdonald in answer
TO AN advertisement promising those who
called a salary OF $40 week.
Thomas swore on the stand that he
had deposited $14.5o with Mcdonald
as a guarantee of his honesty in either
returning his goods or the amount re-
sulting from sales. He said after working
nine days that he was summarily dis
charged.
Tie next witness, David johnson, col
cred, told the court he was retained ON
commission on every new order.
Il obtained forty-three orders, which
made Mcdonald owe me $500, and all l
could get was 30 cents he said.
Mr.. Mcdonald on tile stand said that
lie had discharged Maddox for dissipa-
ton, finding him drunk in a saloon at
the corner of First and II streets, and
further that he had paid him ST-25-
Cross-eXamined by Mr. MulIowny, lie
failed to produce any evidence tina, he had
paid the man the amount named.
Messrs. Edmund French and John Moss.
appearing for the defendant, declared
that their client was a reputable business
man, and that they would prove by j II.
Rhoades. who had formerly been in his
employ.
Mr. Rhoades took the stand and said that
he had worked for Mr.. Mcdonald for two
months, but he could not remember how
much collateral he had put up.
Money is so hard TO get these days
said Prosecutor Mullowny, you should
not have difficulty in remembering how
mach money you gave him"
After some hesitation Rhoades said he
worked on commission and got his money
back in seven days.
Recalled, Maddox ana Johnson said they
had not received heir deposit; also
they have not received the salary prom
ised them by Mr.. Mcdonald.
Now, Mr.. Mcdonald" said the judge,
''let me talk with you n little further
Mcdonald rather nervously took tn.
stand.
Before he could testify Moss arose,
Now, your honor" he said, let me bring
your mind to one thing. Maddox has been
here before as complainant gainst my
client, and the case was pooh-pUOhed.
sir, and actually shOoed, sir, out of court -
We'll, the United States has something
to do with this case, and we Will hear
what Mcdonald has to saw"
Mr. Mcdonald said the judge. search
ingly, "how much do you pay a cake
for this soap?"
Mcdonald deliberated long and the judge
grew angry
You charge 10 cents a cake. 1t has
the stamp of the Chicago Manufacturing
Company on it, and it is made by Weaver,
Kengla * Co, isn't it?''
The Confession.
McDonald's face crims oned as he said.
I'VE pay from three and three-quarters of
a cent per cake for this oap wholesale"
''Ah, you co.. said his honor, ''you DO,
eh? Don't you know that this soap can
be bought at five cents cake and al lcast
that price in any retail grocery store in
Washington
Mcdonald appeared confused as his honor
continued, "And in defiance of this fact
you charge for shortage in your bills
against these men at ten cents cake.
It's outrageous.
Turning to Mr.. MOllowny, he said: Il
think the District attorney will agree with
me that there is sharp practice here. in
stamping this soap with the seal of the
Chicago Manufacturing Company, when it
i 5 made here, but l cannot under the law
hold this defendant, because the infOrma-
tion of false pretenses brought against
him by the District attorney has not been
made OUT
Your HONOR said Mr.. Mollownv, II
want to warn this defendant il he con-
tinues these practices l shall certainly
| bring him into court again and vigorously
prosecute him.