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New-York tribune., 1899-06-07

ORGANIZED club there and he was trying 10 shut II
down at o'clock x,~
Q-Then with club he succeeded In oreAxins
YOU up; that Is. his club was more powerful fnan
vouy cIub7 A-Kept me going day and night:
couldn't stand H. | was in court hye days IN
week.
o-That Is an important thing for me TO know
that a club license IL not n protection against
p5.ice officer when he really goes TO breaA "p
place. A.-No. SIR.
place doing any such immoral-or doing any I'M I'M
neral IS 55os exist up o'ed don know TSs
is IS called an immoral place There amt saloon ,nr IN
hs iS so in mat ana IN ac the
all through the town has got 70 run amos' u, ',,at %
moral thing they are ell immoral. because they all
dc business in that way.
CAPTAIN HAS GREAT POWER
o-what you mean to say is that your place is
~ ~ y a'o, asioon9 NO because there is pub
icity there, because n good hours there are three
Sere q Is fS1F nS chance for
9 will eh%nss tina. s1s;Sn Ssd IKE Yours saDa OF an
immoral or Improper place is i possible for place
to exist against his s1l' A.-NO. sir.
6ZYOu have had good deal q e1Rsrienss per-, e, in
Rurnber ~nrdSlre Of years years. Ayes. sir
56% hsys T sy are Ts hsDs
"%I~ o~Yoa know how your place and the Broadway
Garuen ana tnt AruStlC NluD Ntlr Ntoor"'
Q-It was a question Of hounding7 A.-yes
mSTket, A.~Yes: Mr. Corey was arrested few
nights ago because his band was playing little
o.-Whst was the result Of that7 Al don't
hGS| o! 9sTfn sat The Hfa1 onE thing you know OF
that just recently? A.yes, sir; within the last
o-Wiihn the last two weeks? Ayes; and
think that case was dismissed. ~
of Cores ask you Il that was dismissed: the
arrest tha; % was made no e !. few , weeks ago?
the band playing too ioud7 A-Yes. I only
Mr Moss-Has there been any bounding Of the
Cairo. A..Nct since last summer .,.
Q.-Has there been any bounding OF the Tivoli'
Q.-po YOU know that the Cairo has been run
ming without a license? Al don't think the Cairo
DIDN'T think so? A.-No sir
MANY PLACES UNMoLEsTED.
Q-There are many places in .he Nineteenth Pre-
cinct similar 20 this and to the place. we have
them.
Q-Do you know Of any others that have been
bounded Ike the three you have mentioned? A
Well, that is the only one OF any size that know
Q."isn't il a fact that the same kind Of women
that going to the Broadway Garden and
were going to. your place have also been going 70
the Columbia. Charles Smiths place. the same
class OF women? A.-Weil, there are a great many
nice people go into those places. Well. there Isn't
one woman that you might call street woman
that frequents any one place altogether. She goes
what they call the rounds all around.
Q.-Exactly. and the fact is that as matter OF
morals there IS no practical difference between
your place and the places that have not been
bounded? A.-No. sir: there is not.
OFF women Of doubtful reputation are allowed
to gather and talk with az tables and have
amusements and refreshments. there is no more
reason why this place should exist than yours? A
No. sir.
The Chairman-ShaI take recess.
Mr.. MOss-Yes
The Chairman-We will take a recess until 2
O'Clock All witnesses subpPnaed will be here at
O'Clock.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-07
VULGAR PERFORMANCE.

O-Were there besides that other performances
in which characters wers l1a 2a6 fSs nsh
In addition TO that. and one nrlesque OF Ahthohy
oEWs. there anything in that performance yul.
gar suggestive or Indecent? AIN the nature OF
the performance? --,. ,-
woman gave what to my mind was q very vulgar
performance. which involved the exhibition Q,
on her head and permitted her skirts to fall down
over her body to certain extent ana she appssdremn ~
a long dress. and she disappeared after turning
peaasPfins peaTed IN Short slu underdresses i%tg sue
Q.-welL We don't care TO go over that May IL.
"es oor Or WA was Vft It sunday May i' A-Yes It was
'1l.rGS Q.~Was the bar open9 Alt was
Odd you purchase beer at the bar? Al did;
Q.-Was there again theatrical performance
o.-on the 18th of May. Sunday. were you pres
Odd you purchase a seat in the aisle again ,
Q.EWere seats occupied in the aisle7 A.-rhey
QCwere they on any OF the other occasions
after the first? A.-There was not crowd al any
time except on the 18th OF March and the 18th. on
0.~The ssth Of May? A;-Yes; on that day seats
o.-Did Mr. sullivan one Of the proprietors. make
a sta,ement to the sudience7 A.-No: sir
Q,-Who was y that made the statement! Al
don't know his identity.
APOLOGY FOR oBEYING LAW.
Odd some man come forward and make a
statement? A-There was a statement made about
the performance. that the MANAGEMENT regretted
It's inability give the good show that II adver-
tsed that the police restrictions had hemmed them
in and they would be perforce obliged to omit some
Of the best numbers they had promised their
patrons that those who would perform would do
the best they could. under the handicap that was
them by reason Of the restrictions sent out by
the police captains
QEThat was a week ago Sunday? Ayes, sir.
Mr. HofYman-Have you been to any other music
hall7 Ayes. sir.
O.-On many occasions? A-Not often.
q Won these have
described here at any Of these7 Apart OF them.
Q.-Ever seen any OF the performers performing
AT the Dewey Theatre some OF these other music
halls? A.-Some OF them
Q.-Giving these same performances7 A.-Modi-
fed
O-About the same? A.-The general character
OF the performances were the same.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-07

su,., This ss an inquiry concerning MONT
We have nothing whatever to do with ny biess
ing Nobody here is claiming any privilege except
Mr.. Price Because the accusation has been maoe
/ am going 10 do something with IL; II Is tme 70
do something with such accusations. Now, 90
you decline TO state who the witnesses were? A
Yes. at this present time. do
Q-Do you decline 10 state what the perjury
was7 A.-Fase swearing.
Q-As 70 what. ALFRED for false swearing
Q-False swearing as to whats A-As TO Inc
incidents and evidence connected With the case IN
Thirty -nfnth-st in which Mr. Osgood was in
volved.
Q-were they police oflcers7 A.-No.
Mr. Moss-Now Mr. Chairman. the witness haV-
ing done he did
Here Mr. Moss was interrupted. and a private
consultation with the Chairman and members OF
the committee took place.
Mr. Moss Captain Price-Put these letters In
your pocket. and stop making monkey shines at
Mr Osgood You offered them.
Captain Price-I did not OFFER you anything
Mr. Moss-Let Il be noted the record that the
witness offered certain letters at the time
pointing to the Witness Osgood. indicating that
they were letters written by him. II is simply in
line with the rest Of his conduct. That IS all
Mr Moss with the chairman and other members
Of the committee. have private consultation
Nj. Moss-Mr. Chairman. / have gone far as
it is sensible TO go in giving .Ie Captain an op-
portunity to make good his assertions. he having
made accusations and failed TO prove them; and !
move 20 strike from the record all the testimony
relating to II.
PRICES CHARGES WIPED OUT.
The Chairman-An matter relating to these ac-
cusations?
Mr.. Goss-Yes.
The Chairman-Motion granted.
Mr.. Hoffman-I wish 10 say that that has been
my contention all along. that that line OF inquiry
ought not TO have been brought In originally.
The Chairman-Mr. Price. at recess you may
come 20 and ask any questions which you
may desire 10 put. and will consider them.
Mr. Moss-I will call Mr. Ellis Before I call Mr.
Ellis, though. viii ask where Is Mr. Raymond s
representative
Noice-R.ght here SIR.
Ar. Moss-Step here. Please. will call Mr.. James
I. Raymond frst before call Mr.. Ellis
New-York tribune., 1899-06-07

answering to g description that vas given a. sAas
va snpro.td TO be there under age
d-What sse did this girl sive7 Ain the courss
of conyersas.on We got her 70 taking aS4u her "a
and she gave us the Information hst she w1s se0.
enteeu last February.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-07

REFUSED TO GIVE UP HALF.
o.-It was an opium ,oint' Alt was opium
Joint.
Q.-You saw evidences OF II there? Al saw
people supplied with what they cali the hop"
dished out In small shells seen men and women
New-York tribune., 1899-06-07

you assume the rcspOnslnNtys
NT. Moss-You must not ask me questions sir
The Chairman-You must not discuss with coun-
sci
o-Now, YOU have spoken about Edward Mofit
being railroaded. That Is the point that
70 ask you about specially. And you exonerate
Mr.. Weeks. who was the prosecutor. you exonerate
the fudge who tried him. and now you say that
witnesses committed perjury You don't tell US
their names. / ask you what the perjury was
and you can't tell us the perjury. Now. will you
state any clearer. having made this positive ac-
crsation here against citizens Of the community
will you state further what that raiiroading con-
sisted ia? Al must decline to answer your qles-
tion. and would Ike 10 state my reasons for de-
cning
Q--yery we'll Al do not understand the
question Is pertinent TO the inquiry here or the suit
that Mr. Blessing is engaged in, or Mr. Osgood and
which you are counsel In and decline in the be-
lief that II did answer that question now would
be impartng TO you information that you are seek
ing for use in a civil action.
Mr.. Moss-Mr Chairman, there is a show n,
fairness IN this statement; but It IS only a show
have tried 10 give the witness every opportunity
to make good his accusation against the character
OF individuals.
The Chairmsn-I am instructed by the COMMITTEES
TO instruct the witness 10 answer questions; an,
90 directed by the committee.
Mr Hofman-By the committee or by the Chair.
man?
The Chairman-By the committee.
Captain Price-Will you kindly repeat the Ques
ton. Mr.. Moss, g..
Mr.. Moss-The stenographer win read the ques
ton.
Q.-CRead) Now. you have spoken about Ed
ward Mcfht being rairoaded That IL the poin
that want 10 ask you about specially And yol
exonerate Mr. Weeks who was the prosecutor
you exonerate the Judge who tried him and nov
you say that witnesses committed perjury Yot
don't tell US their names. / ask you what the per
jury was and you can't ten US the perjury. Now
will you state any clearer having made this posi-
tive accusation here against citizens OF the com
uuni,y. will you state further what the railroadins
consisted IN? A-False swearing by witnesse.
against this man Mofft. and the procurement OF
such witnesses by ID. J. Osgood.
sUBOHNATIoN OF PERJURY.
Q-Now. Mr.. Witness. you want to be under
stood as making the direct accusation here tha
u. J. Osgood procured witnesses against Mr.. Mof
III 10 swear falsely do you? Ayes sir
Q-Now. who were those witnesses? A-Tha
goes into that suit
Owe are not here trying 70 protect ourseive,
ssw. Mr. osgood is not. BY holding UP any Oh
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-26
THE NEWS CONDENSED

Fourteen buildings were destroyed
by fire at Chicago on the ed, entail
ing loss of Sl20, 900 and painfully in
juring II persons.
On the 18th 10 insurance companies
doing business in Missouri each paid a
fine of 81 ,OO0 The fine was for the
violation of the antitrust laws.
Robt. McCurdy, who lives near Ann
Arbor, claims to have been film fam
med. He was in Philadelphia recently
and paid big price for a horse that
could trot a mile in PIG. He ordered
it shipped to Ann Arbor. The horse
has arrived and is practically worth
less animal
Baron Speck Won Stern berg, German
member of the Samoan commission,
paid visit to the United States en-
bassy on the 18th. Later Am bassador
White said to reporter that negotia-
tions have now been set on foot,
which, doubtless, will result in an ar
rangement insuring peace in the is
lands and safeguarding the interests Of
the three powers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-26
QUALITY AND NEWS.
FAME AND EXCELLENCE ARE
DETERMINING FACTORS IN
SUCCESSFUL DEVELOP
MENT.
One of the Important Functions Of
} High-Ciass Newspapers.

In presenting interesting phases OF
scientific and economic problems.
high-class newspapers frequently give
information Of as great value in their
advertising columns as in those de-
voted to the publication OF the prin-
cipal events of the day; and when
the fame OF product is extended be-
yond its natural limits into foreign
lands, and a large demand created
throughout Great Britain and her col
onies and the principal seaports and
cities Of Europe, Asia and Africa, 1t
becomes a pleasant duty to note the
fact and to tell OF the points of ex
cellence on which so great success Is
based We refer to the now world
the product OF the California Fig
Syrup Company. The merits of this
well-known excellent laxative were
first made known to the world through
the medical journals and newspapers
OF the United States; and is one of the
distinct achievements OF the press. 1t
Is now we'll known that Syrup OF Figs
is an ethical proprietary remedy, ap-
proved by the most eminent physicians
everywhere, because it is simple and
effective, yet pleasant to the taste and
acceptable to the system, and not only
prompt in its beneficial effects, but
also wholly free from any unpleasant
after-effects. 1t is frequently referred
to as the remedy of the healthy, be-
cause it is used by people who enjoy
good health and who live well and feel
well and are we'll informed on all sub
jects generally, including laxatives.
In order to get its beneficial effects, 1t
is necessary to get the genuine Syrup
of Figs, which is manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-26
Port MnhOn.

Port Mahon, in Minorca, has had a
varied experience OF conquerors. 1t
was first captured in 1908 by Gems.
Stanhope and Leake, who, it is said,
intimidated the inhabitants by shoot
ing arrows into the town, to which
were attached messages threatening
the defenders with labor in the mines
in the event of continued resistance.
In 1713 it was formally coded to Brit
ain by the treaty OF Utrecht. In 1856
the neglect of duty for which Admiral
Byng suffered death enabled the French
and Spanish to retake 1t. The year
1863 saw it again coded to Britain, but
in 1882 it was surrendered once more
to the Spaniards. Gen. Stuart cap
tured it from them-this time without
losing a MANN 1898, but in 1902 the
peace of Amiens gave II back finally
to Spain. Since then, however, the
British Mediterranean fleet has re-
peatedly used it, and sometimes been
In actual occupation OF 1t.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-26
Another Cabinet Office Planned.

A special from Washington says that
President Mckinley will, it is ex-
pected, devote considerable attention
another executive branch of the gov
eminent, with cabinet officer at it's
head, to have charge of interstate and
foreign commerce. 1t seems to be
pretty we'll settled that a recommend
alton will be made for a new depart
ment Of commerce, but its full scope is
still matter for discussion and will
probably not be decided until various
subordinate officials of the government
have submitted the data which they
have been requested to furnish and
there has been general exchange of
views around the cabinet table.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-26
Political Assessments Forbidden.

The postmaster-general has issued a
formal warning to all postmasters
against the levying of political assess
ments, and simultaneously the civil
service commission has called attention
to the law governing the subject, and
of the commissions intention to en-
force it. This general warning is
similar to that issued heretofore prior
to political campaigns, and, it is I'M
derstood, follows complaints of specific
violation of the law received from
Ohio and other states where elections
are to be held this year. A notice has
also been promulgated, to be posted in
all postoffices, directing employees that
they are not obliged to make contribu-
tions for political purposes, and will
not be molested or Disseminated
against for failure to so subscribe or
cOntri bute
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-26
TELEGRAPHIC BITS.

Two excursion steamers plying be-
tween Chicago and st. J oe, will next
season be fitted with stage and scenery,
and patrons will be permitted to at
tend a theatrical performance while
en- route.
The average number of patients in
the university hospital of the Univer-
sity of Michigan for the summer of
1899 was 57.5 as against As % for the
about II per cent.
The contract for the new homoe-
pathic hospital building at the Uni
versity of Mich gan has been let. The
site for the hospital was gift to the
University from the city of Ann Arbor,
costing the city $1,000.
1t is reported that within year at
least $500 more men will be employed
in the copper mines near Calumet. 1t
is said the Calumet & Ilecla Co. will
employ no less than / 8 10 ne men be-
fore the middle of next summer.
The Municipal League of Republi-
can clubs, OF Port Huron, one of the
most complete local political organiza-
tions in the state has perfected ar
rangements for the largest bang uet
ever held in the 9TH district. Novem-
Der is the date set and 500 plates will
be laid
Lyman G. Larned, of Boston, has
brought suit in the u. 5. circuit court
for 500, 900 damages against Guglielmo
Marconi TO restrain him and his agents
frorn using the system of wireless
telegraphy, which Larned claims is an
infringement of patent now con-
trolled by him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-26
THE CUP Is SAFE.
The Columbia Won the Three Straight
Races and Holds the Cop.


Races and Holds the Cup.
In the second race, which occurred
on the 18th, the Shamrock broke her
large big topmast and the Columbia
was obliged to sail over the course
alone. This was made necessary by a
rule adopted by the owners of the
yachts, which prescribes that in event
either yacht became disable the com
peting vessel should sale out the races.
The race was for the purpose of test
ing the strength of the construction OF
the vessels as we'll as their speed.
The Americas cup will not cross the
ocean this year on the Shamrock. On
the Goth the Columbia won the third
and last race necessary to hold the cup,
having won the three straight races.
In the last race the American flyer
crossed the finish line a mile ahead OF
the challenger.
Sis Thomas Upton Of the Shamrock
announces that he will issue another
challenge for a race in 1901. 1t is pro-
posed that new boat will be made 20
minutes faster than the Shamrock and
will cost $500, O00
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-26

New He Got His First start In the
World.

New He Got His First Start In the
World.
There Is q gentleman In this city
who Is fond OF telling the story of how
be got his first start In the world, says
the st. Louis Globe-Democrat. Before
| was married." he said, II received
pretty fair salary, spending every cent
or II as / went along. Then / fell in
love, but, try as l would, could not
see how two could manage on what had
scarcely been enough for me. We
talked II over, she and /. and consid-
cred the question OF ways and means.
She thought we could manage with my
salary, and we were both so desperate
ly In love with one another that we
were brave to the point OF rashness,
and were married. | did not care to
assume the responsibility OF making
that salary go around. and so questions
OF finance were left to my wife. We
lived modestly, but very comfortably,
and gradually added pretty things to
the little stock OF furniture we had be-
gun with, until at the end of five years
course. my salary had increased in that
time, but SO had the family, and there
were hundreds OF demands for which
we had made no allowance when we
discussed the subject before marriage.
One day, In the course OF the days
work, made the discovery that, IL
had 81 900 to use Immediately | could
make several thousands before the
week was out That night / went
home dispirited and discouraged. i
began to think of the dogs life l was
leading, living from day to day with
no prospect of anything better as far
as | could see, and by the time l had
reached home l was cross and tacit-
turn, but good dinner put me in a
better humor, and as we sat together
In the dining room after the children
had gone to ! ed told the dear woman
about the fortune that we had missed
because did not have a paltry $1,000.
How soon will you need it?' she asked,
when l had finished the story. / told
her that the money would have to be
forthcoming within the next three
days, and asked her IL she did not wish
she had fairy god-mother to supply
the want L will have 1t in three days.
she replied, confidently, and l took the
answer as a joke and thought little
more about 1t, but imagine my surprise
on the third day when she handed me
a check for the amount. There had
not been year since we were married
that she did not save at least a couple
OF hundred dollars, and she had kept
her own counsel about 1t, too. lending
1t in small sums to the best advantage.
A thousand dollars may not seem much
to you, but 1t was a mighty large sum
to me in those days. / made the in
vestment and made several thousand,
and the first thing did was to pay her
back what she had lent me. The little
bit OF capital then had was all need
ed to make a start with, and from 1t
has come all the money / have since
been able to make"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-26

Baltimore. Oct. 21.-Should the pres
ent rate OF increase in the net earnings
Of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad con-
tinue, almost the entire interest
charges and the rentals for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1900, will have
been earned by Dec. 81, 1899. This
was foreshadowed today when the net
earnings for September were made
public. The estimated gross receipts
were $2,S04,293, the largest for one
month in the history of the company
md an increase of $216.597 over Sep
TENDER, 1898. The net earnings for
September, 1899, were also a record
breaker, being $1,000. 493. an increase
OF $271,S04 over September, 1898. The
net earnings for the first three months
Of this fiscal year-July, August, and
Acknowledgement s3,042.759. an
increase OF s1,174.66S over the same
months in 1885, H. Maddy.
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To Lo. Angelo. and southern California

Every Friday night, at 1926 p. m,
through Tourist Car for Los Angeles
and Southern California, leaves the
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Rail-
way Union Passenger Station, Chicago,
via Omaha, Colorado Springs and Salt
Lake City, for all points in Colorado,
Utah, Nevada and California.
In addition to the regular Pullman
porter, each car is accompanied by an
intelligent, competent and courteous
courier" who will attend to the
wants of passengers en- route. This is
an entirely new feature Of tourist car
service, and will be appreciated by
families or by ladies travelling alone.
Particular attention is paid to the care
of children, who usually get weary on
a long journey.
These tourist cars are sleeping cars
supplied with all the accessories neces-
sary to make the journey comfortable
and pleasant, and the berth rate leach
berth will accommodate two persons)
is only $500 from Chicago to Cali
fornia. Ask the nearest ticket agent
for a tourist car folder. or address
Geo. II. Heafford, General Pass. and
Ticket Agent, Chicago, Ill.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-26
Admiral Dewey contemplates visitin

Admiral Dewey contemplates visiting
Oh icago sometime between Nov. Is and
Dec. ], and two days festival in his
honor is being arranged by the windy
city.
A Rock Island train struck wagon
containing party going to charivari
near Seymour, Ia, on the 18th and
killed one person and injured nine
others.
In fit of insanity Frank f. Bah
cock, farmer residing near Redwood
Fall, Mimi, murdered his wife and
three sons and then shot himself in the
mouth, dying instantly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-26
Plot to Assasslnate Gen. JIminez.

Great Indignation is expressed at the
discovery OF a rebellious plot involving
an attempt to assassinate Gen. Jiminez
and Gen. Vasquez, the provisional
president of Santo Domingo. Many
persons have been placed under arrest
charged with completely in the plot,
and it is expected further arrests will
ha NADIA