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Mr.. FORD'S LITERARY WORK.
Historian and Novelist-"Janice Mere
dith" His Best Known Book.

Paul Leicester Ford was born in Brook
lyn in 1866 and was the son of Gordon
Lester and Emily Ellsworth Fowler
Ford. From childhood he was more or
less an invalid, and somewhat deformed.
and this weakness, while 1t prevented him
from enjoying many of the pleasures Of
youth, may have intensified his bent to-
ward a students life.
He had the advantage of an immense
library belonging to his father, and in
this collection of books, one of the finest
private collections in that city. he spent
much Of his time for many years paying
especial attention to historical research
and to modern political life. The first OF
his works to attract popular notice was
"The Honorable Peter Stirling strong
novel OF New York politics, which was
widely read II attracted attention not
through its intrinsic artistic merit, but
because the central character was said to
have been a study of Grover Cleveland.
This was followed, within few years,
by The Great X. and A. Train Robbery.
and then by 1.-THE Story of an Untold
Love-" which won for the author an even
wider popularity than he had before en-
joyed 1t is simple and extremely well
written love story. In the same vein is
a collection of short stories, entitled
two historical works, "The True George
Washington" and THE Many-Sided Frank
lin
In addition to these Mr. Ford also
edited a ten-volume edition Of the writ
ings of Thomas jefferson, three-volume
collection of the writings OF John Dick
inson, and several other works relating
to American history. His most famous
novel appeared some two years ago. and.
as every knows, 1t was Janice Meredith"
Mr.. Ford married two years ago Miss
Mary Grace Kidder.
The chief characteristic OF Mr.. Ford's
work was its brilliant and individual
style He had a marvellous command OF
English, and an almost inexhaustible fund
of historical knowledge OF one sort and
another. curious story is told of the
picture which adorned the frontispiece OF
Janice Meredith" Mr.. Ford. like most
authors. had a distinct idea of the appear
ance of his heroine, and he was desirous
that this should be expressed in the pic
ture He went to the artist and described,
feature by feature, the face Of his fancy.
and the artist experimental until he had
produced picture which the author de-
clared to be that of Janice as she lived in
his imagination.
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MILITARY HONORS FOR
ADMIRAL SAMPSON
HOUSE MOURNS FOR
ADMIRAL SAMPSON
Resolutions Of Sorrow at His Death
Adopted and Members of Joint
Committee Named

Representative Dayton in the House
yesterday offered the following resolution,
respecting the death of Rear Admiral
SAMPSON:
Whereas the House of Representatives
has heard with profound regret of the
death of Rear Admiral William T. Samp-
son, which occurred in this city on the
9Th instant, and
Whereas the Senate has appointed a
committee to join a committee of the
House in attendance upon the funeral
services; therefore, be il
Resolved. That. as mark of respect
to the deceased. and as tribute of es-
teen for his distinguished services to the
nation. that committee of seven men,
bers Of the House be appointed to Join
the committee on the part of the Senate
to attend the funeral of the deceased
The resolution was unanimously adopt
ed. Speaker Henderson appointed the fol-
lowing committee:
Messrs. Dayton. Payne, Grcsvenor, Wat
son, Meyer Ua-), Hooker, and Bartlett.
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looking after Mrs. Ford and dndeavoring
| TO calm the others. Word had been ut
I by telegraph to Mr.. f. II. Kidder. ia ,r
of Mrs. Ford. at his business Office In
broadway, and to Mr. Roswell Skeele r..
it was nearly ~ o'clock, g ,gbsh s coroner o[%,
Scholer was notified He reached the
Ford house about go BY that time Mr.
Kidder and Mr.. Skeele had arrived and
word had been sent to Mrs. Richmond
Mayo-Smith. sister OF Paul and Malcolm
Ford. The coroner's investigation was
practically concluded by the examination
Of Miss Hall. who was the only person
who could give any information as TO hov;
the tragedy had occurred
1t was found that Malcolm Ford had
shot himself in almost exactly the same
spot where the built mad struck which
killed his brother. The weapon he had
used was an apparently new hammerless
revolver. All Eve chambers had been
loaded.
Coroner Scholer's investigation was
completed soon after o'clock, and he
then notified the police of the East Sixty
seventh Street station. Captain Brown
and two of his men went at once to the
house. Coroner Scholer had given the
necessary permit. and the care of the
bodies had been entrusted to Sexton Will
liams. of st. Thomas Church, of which
both brothers are said to have been mem
bers.
Statement Given Out.
Meantime, Mrs. Mayo Smith had arrived
at the house. and in company with Mr..
Skeele and Mr.. bidder, and acting upon
the advice of Coroner Scholer. she had
prepared statement which was given
out as erbodying all that members CT the
family would say upon the subject. This
is the statement.
About 10 o'clock this morning. Paul
Leicester Ford was shot through the heart
by Malcolm Webster Ford, who. after hav-
Ing for some time past been causing un-
easiness to the family by showing evil
dences of an unbalanced mind, attacked
his brother during a period of temporary
insanity, and then took his own life. Both
deaths were almost instantaneous.
THE cause of Malcolm's action can only
be explained by inference. For some time
past his affairs had been depressing him.
and he has repeatedly asked and received
material assistance from his brother. 1t
is presumed that his opportunities had
become such and his demands SO exces-
sive that his brother was forced to refuse
further aid" .
To Be Buried Together.
The only thing in addition to this that
was said for the family was state
ment by Mr.. Kidder this evening, to the
effect that nothing of the trouble be-
tween the two brothers wofld be carried
beyond their death, and that they would
be buried together in the family plot.
None but her immediate relatives were
permitted TO see Mrs. Paul Ford, who
was said to be completely prostrated.
Mrs. Skeele was also said to be prostrated
by the tragedy. Mr.. Malcolm Ford lived
in an apartment at POI West Fifty-sixth
Street. His son, Webster Ford, who is
now about seven years old. 4 lived there
with him. There was some question this
afternoon as to the care of the boy, and
it was suggested by Coroner Scholer that
possibly he should. be sent to the Gerry
Society. But members OF the Ford fam
lily were much opposed to such a course.
and said that he would, OF course, be
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PROPOSALS..
OFFICE PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUND

OFFICE PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS,
WASHINGTON, d. C.. APRIL 10, 1902.--Sealed
proposals. in duplicate, will be received here
until 2 p NJ. MAY 10. 1902 for furnishing dur.
ing year ending June so. 1903: Glass l, florists
supplies; class 2. flower pots class 8, paints. oils.
glass. etc. class Z. hardware: class {, agricul-
tural implements. etc; class g., electric battery
supplies; class :, iron pipe and plumbers sup
10, sand and gravel; class IL, soil; class u. ice;
class 49, lime cement felt. ETC.; class IA. brick;
class Is, sod; class l6, fuel; class H. lumber and
sash; class Is, OF teams. Separate proposals
for each class desired Each envelope should be
indorscd to indicate class for which inciosed pro.
posal is made. Preference given to articles OF
domestic manufacture. conditions Of quality and
price Gncluding in p.ice Of foreign productions
or manufacture the duty thereon) being equal.
Right reserved to reject any and all proposals.
No proposal accepted until Congress makes neces-
sary appropriation. Information can be obtained
here. TfiEO. A. BINGHAM, Col.
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at his brother, who seemed to be striving
to gain his feet.
Slayer Kills Himself
II must have been apparent to Malcolm
Ford that his shot had been effective. for
he made no attempt TO repeat ii. As they
stood thus, the athlete seemingly contem-
plating the effect of his work, the differ
enoe beween the two men, physically.
seemed more sharply emphasized even to
the excited neutrality-suspicious. Ford. tall
finely built, strcng; Paul Ford. slight
feeble. a hunchback. who stood at his
greatest height not five feet.
is the girl ran forward TO assist her
employer. Malcolm Ford turned and ex-
claimed
Now. watch me kill myself"
With the words he took the muzzle of
his pistol in his left hand, and, pressing
1t close 10 his body directly over his
heart, he fired. He fell forward on the
iloor, instantly. dead and in the fall the
pistol. loosened from his grasp. rolled
four or five feet away on the floor.
Aided Wounded Man.
The thought that had been uppermost
in Miss Halls mind after her first mo-
mentarily yielding TO her personal fear
was to render assistance to the stricken
novelist. and not even this terrible end
ing of the tragedy served to defect her.
She went as quickly as she could to Paul
Ford. who had risen from his chair and
started TO stagger toward her.
She put her arm about him and led
h.
sofa behind it. where he lay down. Then
her instant thought was to summon as
sistance.
There were in the house at this time
besides the persons in the library. only
Mrs. Paul Ford and the servants. Mrs.
Ford was in her room on the floor above
the library. When she heard the first
shot she ran out and started down stairs.
but something caused her to stop, and
she turned back into her own room.
Wound Soon Fatal.
The servants had also heard the shoot
ing. and the two upstairs maids and
the butler ran toward the library to as
certain its cause. Miss Hall sent one
of them to summon DR.. Emanuel Baruch.
who lives in the house adjoining the
Ford residence on the east. The doctor
was in his Office, and responded TO the
summons Immediately. He found Malcolm
Ford dead. Paul Ford was alive and
conscious.
DR.. Baruch, with the assistance of
some of the servants, carried the wounded
author upstairs TO bedroom. They re-
moved part of Mr.. Ford's clothing. but
the most superficial examination of the
wound showed the doctor at once that
it was mortal. The bullet had entered
just at the left nipple, and apparently
had struck the heart.
Mr.. Ford was unable to speak dis
tinctly. although several times he ap-
parently endeavored TO 60 so. He did
not lose consciousness for some time.
and apparently recognized the persons
who were in the room with him. He
died about half an hour after he was
shot.
Meantime the others in the house were
in such a state of excitement that they
did not know what to do. Dr.. Baruch
remained with them for nearly two hours,
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The Best Liniment.

81 have derived gres: benefit from the usc
Of ClaInb.riain's Pain Balm for rileumatizm aud
lnmba2o." says Mrs Anna Hagelgans OF Tuck.
sl,oc. \. J. My husband usod il for sprained
back, and WAS also quickly relieved In fact
IL Is the best family Eminent | have ever used.
would not think Of being without Il. have
recommended it 20 many, and they always speak
very highly Of /: and declare H. merits are wSi.
dcf.ul. for sale By ilonly E,anz, Wholesale
AID Retail. and ell d.uEai.Ia.
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taken care Of Later in the evening he
was taken to the house at 81 East Seven
ty-sevelth Street.
Athlete Was Jealous.
In her statement to Coroner Scholer
Miss Hall said: Il always disliked NAL
colin Ford because he gave Mr.. Paul Ford
trouble every time he called. This morn
ing heard only low talk. and presumed
that Malcolm was making another re.
quest for aid. He has been Jealous of
the success of Mr. Paul Ford. both in 2
literary and financial way. The only mo-
tive which | can ascribe for his action
was the envy and Jealousy of his brother
Tho family had for some time doubted his
mental condition"
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WALTER B. WILLIAMS CO.. AucrioSEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY
IN

ON STEVENS AVE. H1LLSDALE, ID. C.
By virtue OF a deed Of trust. duly recorded in
liber 2los folio l. Of the land records Of the
District Of Columbia, and at the request OF the
holder Of the note secured thereby I will sell
al public auction. in front Of the premises. on
SATURDAY. MAY 10, 1902. AT O'CLOCK ?.
NJ. part of lot 81, Ia section =, OF the duo-
division of Saint Elizabeth. known as Barry Farm.
situate il the county OF Washington, District
Of Columbia. Beginning for the same at the
northeast corner Of said lot. running thence west
uardly by and with the line OF Stevens ave; 81
feet; thence southwardly perpendicular to line
Of Stevens ave. go feet; thence eastwardly par.
allel with Stevens ave. 81 feet to the line oil
Ellsworth ave; thence by and with the line oil
said a-enue $50 feet to the place OF beginning.
TERMS: One-third cash. balance in one and
two years. with interest. secured by deed OF trust
on property sod. or all cash. at purchasers op-
tier. deposit Of 500 required at time OF sale
recording etc.. at purchasers cost.
EDWIN r. WATERS. Trustee.
nn3O- IOt-exSu
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NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON
C0L0RS AT HALf-MAST
Seainen to Participate in the Sampson
Funeral Will Arrive Here
Early Today.
Especial TO The Washington Times }

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, May s.-The
flagship Olympia and the battleships Kear-
sarge, Alabama, and Massachusetts came
TO Old Point this morning from the south
ern drill ground, with their flags flying at
half-mast This afternoon the steamer
Newport News left for Washington with
two battalions Of seamen from the squad
ron, who are ordered 10 participate AT the
funeral OF Admiral Sampson.
Rear Admiral Higginson. commanding
the squadron, and Capt. b. II. McCalla,
commanding the battleshlp Kcarsargc.
have been notified of their selection as
pallbearcrs, and they left for Washington
tonight.
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SENATE COMMITTEE
TO ATTEND FUNERAL
Five Members Named and an Expression
of Grief Adopted.

a resolution was offered in the Senate
yesterday by Mr.. Perkins, and agreed to,
declaring that the Senate had heard with
profound grief of the death of Rear Ad-
miral Sampson, and providing for the ap-
pointment Of committee Of five Sena-
tors to join like committee on the part
Of the House TO attend the funeral as a
mark Of respect to the memory of the de-
ceased officer.
Senators Perkins, Gallinger. Quarles,
Martin, and Mallory were appointed as the
committee on the part of the Senate.
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PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING DISTRIBUTING
BONES AND TABLET BOARDS FOR THE
PUMPING STATION BUILDING on TRUMBULL
STREET NORTHWEST. WASHINGTON, d. c.
OFFICE OF TIE COMMISSIONERS d. c.. Wash
ington. d. c.. May l, i0O2.-SEALED PRO-
PoSALS will be received at tnls office until 12
O'CLOCK NOON. on MAY 81. for furnishing and
delivering seventeen 90 distributing boxes and
tablet boards for the Trumbun Street Pumping
Station. Washington, ID. c. Specifications, draw.
inss and blank forms Of proposals may be OBJ
tained at this office. HENRY d. p. MACFAR-
LAND JOHN W. ROSS. JOHN BIDDLE. Com
missiorers d. c. ma, 3,5.6T.s,9
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TRUSTEES SALE.
c. C. SLOAN & CO.. AUCTIoSEERs. 40! ST.
TRUSTEES SALE OF A VALUABLE TWo-ST0RY
SIN-ROOM BRICK nMELLING. BElNG

SIX-ROOM BRICK DWELLING, BEiNO
PREMISES 23is 9TH ST. n. W.
BY Yirtge Of certain deed OF trust, dated
the sth day Of April iS9i, and duly recorded
in liber No 1872, folio Isl ct. SEQ. one OF The
land records for the District OF Columbia, and
at the request of the parties secured thereby.
we will sell at public auction. in front Of the
premises on MONDAY. THE 1sIH DAY Ot
NAY. 1902. At i;9o O'CLOCK T. NJ, the iol,
lowing described land and premises. situated
in the City Of Washington, District Of Column
hia. described part Of lot FIVE t5). in block
(s), in Howard University subdivision, being
improved by a two.story six'room brick dweli-
ing 234s 9th st.
TERMS: The purchaser TO assume a trust OF
fifteen hundred u 5s) dollars. the balance to
be paid in cash. All convey7ncing, recording;
rntarial fees revenue stamps. etc. at cost oi
purchaser. A deposit Of 500 will be required
at time of sale. Terms. to be complied with in
fifteen days from the day OF sale. or the trus.
tees reserve the right to rcsdvertise and resell
the property at the risk and cost OF the defaplt-
ing purchaser after due notice published IN
some Washington newspaper
ANDREW T. HILYER.
FURNANN J. SfADD. Trustees
ap2O-Ilt-pySu
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POSTOFF1CE DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, D.
c., MAY g. l9r9.-Sealed proposals will be re-
ceived at the office of the Postmaster General for
the rental of a building for the Division of
Postoifice Supplies. Such building should be
within a reasonable distance from the Postoffice
Department. and should contain about thirty
thousand feet Of floor space. with twelve feet
space between ceilings. II must have drive and
alley ways and sufficient door space in the side
rear to admit the backing and loading of
three wagons at the same time. II is 10 be
fitted inside with the necessary benches, shelves
drawers swinging ladders, and necessary plat
forms. 1t should also be fitted with necessary
power elevators for freight and passengers and
the building should be wired and fitted for elec-
trio lights. and should contain a sufficiently
large heating apparatus for heating the building;
the plumbing should be of modern and sanitary
pattern. Bids will be opened MONDAY. MAY
IL. 1902, AT O'CLOCK p. NJ. II. c. PAYNE,
Postmaster General.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT. OFFICE sUPERvIs-
ING ARCHITECT. Washington, ID. C., May 6,
1go2-sEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
this o.ice until O'CLOCK p. NJ, on THE
18TH DAY OF JUNE, 1902, and then opened,
for the construction Except plumbing and me-
ehanioal equipmenD OF the Mechanical Labora-
tory. National Bureau Of Standards Washington,
ID. C.. in accordance with the drawings and
specifications, copies OF which may be had at
this office. JAMES KNOX TAYLOR. Supervising
Architect. maj, g, ,l2. 1919
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LEGAL NOTICES.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA.-JAMES F. BARBOUR EFT
AL. W.. UNKNOWN HEIRS At LAW,
AILENEES AND DEVlSEES OF JOHN BOfCE
AND SARAH BOYCE, both deceased. No.
23ls5. In Equity.
Upon consideration Of the motion of COM
planants bv their solicitor. George Francis
Williams. Esq. and the accompanying affidavit
filed this day herein it is this sTH DAY OF
MAY. \. u. 1902. ordered that the defendants
cause their appearance TO be entered herein on
or before the first rule day occurring after the
expiration Of two months from the day Of the
first publication OF this order; otherwise. the
caiisc will be proceeded with as in case of de-
fault; provided, this order be published twice
a month for two months in the Washington Law
Reporter and Washington Times.
The object of this suit is TO establish a
perfect by adverse possession the title Of Com
plainant Barbour in his own right. and as tru;-
tee, to subdivision lots g. :, s, and 0. in square
south of square s2j, in the city OF Washington.
(Scal) \. G. BRADLEY. Justice.
True Copy-TeSt:
J. Il. Young. Clerk.
BY J. ". LATIMER, Assistant Clerk.
mvg lGiu1O %
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PROPOSALS will be received at the Bureau Of
Supplies and Accounts, Navy Department, Wash
iryton ID. C.. until IL O'CLOCK NOON. MAY
TO- 1902. and publicly opened Immediately there
after TO furnish at the Navy Yard. Washington
d. c., a quantity Of oil, steel, steel castings,
and forgings. snd manganese bronze, and at the
Naval Observatory. Washington, ID. C., a guam
tity Of navigators' cases and cases OF drawing
instruments. Blank proposals will be furnished
upon application to the Navy Yard Washington,
D. c. 4. 5 KENNY. Paymas,er General. U. s. ".
my2,9
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WALL PAPER.

ROOM PAPERED Sl.75 up; house painting low
est prices. CARLISLE BROS, lies 9th St ne
Phone East, s06-D. mos
ALVEY N SPELSHoUSE-Painting. and rooms
papered from 50 up. First-elass work. G10
st. NV. mai-st
NoLTE, s2f 9th 81. NV. Is constantly receiving
the latest and most attractive designs in Wall
Papers. aud papers from 500 up. Call
and investigate for yourselt and be convinced.
ml4u
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SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF Co
LuMBIA HOLDING A PROBATE COURT

~ MbiN IVi.biNN ~ IhpbhlE NONh
No. IO,73S, Administration.
This il 10 give notice that the subscribers
Of the District of ColumDia have obtained from
the Probate Court OF the District OF Columbia
letters ttstamentary on the estate OF Mary Vim
cent Antrim late OF the District OF Columbia
deceased. All persons having claims against the
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same
with the vouchers thereof. legally authenticated
to the subscribers on or before the lSr DAY
OF MAY. A. u. 1903: otherwise they may by law
be exclidcd from all benefit Of said estate.
Given under our hands this LIST day Of MAY
1902.
LAURA II. GORDON.
iOl1 Sixth street northwest
HARRY l.. RUST,
COS Fourteenth Street northwest
Attest. JOHN X. ROUZER
Deputy Register Of Wills for the District OF
Columbia. Clerk Of the Probate Court.
BERRY MINOR, Attorneys. mv2.n 10
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AUCTION SALES.
rHoS. J. OWEN & son, Aucts., 913 F ST nv.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF PERSONAL


PROPERTY.
BY virtue Of authority vested in the under
signed, ! will sell at public auction on the
premises. No. 6s Street northwest, on TUES
DAY. MAY 18TH, 1902. AT 10 O'CLOCK 4. ",
one horse, three wagons. set Of harness. and an
entire outfit of an oyster house. including boiler
and steamer, cash register, counters, ice box,
gas range, buckets, cans. and many other ar
tcles.
Terms cash.
WILLIAM d. JARVIS.
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PAUL LEICESTER FORD is MURDERED.
at his brother, who seemed to be striving
TO gain his feet.

Confined from First Page)
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-02-26
INTERPRETER ACCUSED.
Wanted. IL Is Charged, a witness TO Tell
q False story In Court.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. Feb. 25.-George
Sternas, a Stamford interpreter, was &C
cused Of conspiracy and tampering with
n witness during the trial Of John Christie
polls, a Greek, in the Superior Court to-day.
The charge was made by Brasides PanaRa-
kis, chief witness for the State. just before
counsel began their arguments.
Christopolis was on trial on the charge
Of having attempted to draw P~anagakis
into a conspiracy TO hold up b. ID. Pierce.
Sr., and Charles +. A. Biltz, when the two
were travelling 10 the Beaver Brook Dam
one afternoon last November with the
$40, 600 to pay of the laborors employed
by the company. The plot was to murder
the two men and take the money. Pana-
gakis, instead OF entering into the plot.
told the police of it and ~Christopolis was
arrested.
C~hristopolis was found guilty 10y n jury
and the court sentenced him TO three months
in jail. P%anagakis testified that Sternas
solicited him TO tell a false story in court
30 hat Christi polls would he acquitted,
after which Messrs. Pierce and Biltz could
be sued for damages for malicious prose-
cution. The alleged plan was TO divide
whatever money was secured. Sternas
denied the charge.
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HiNUERSTEIN EXPLAINS.
AdJudsed In Contempt Because lii
Couldn't he In Two Courts at Once.

WHITE PLAINS, Feb. 25.-oscar Ham
merstein, who was arrested on Monday
for contempt Of court in failing to appear
as a witness in the Supreme Court at White
Plains, was arralgned before Justice Mad
doX to-day and again paroled until morn
ing when the Judge will decide whether
he will fine him. Mr.. Hammerstein had an
affidavit 10 the effect that he was a witness
I'm the United States District Court at the
time he was wanted in White Plains.
The suit which placed Mr.. Hammerstein
In contempt grew out Of the production of
the opera La Poupee,' in 1897. Miss Rose
Seifert Of Mount Vernon, and r sister Of
the Seifert brothers, the pork packers, has
sued Morris Meyer, a New York lawyer,
for g. 600 for breach Of trust. She charges
that Meyer loaned Hammerstein 81 900 of
her money on insufficient security 10 stage
Ia Poupee' which proved a failure. Ham
merstein was declared a bankrupt and Miss
Seifert could not get back her money.
Hammerstein must now appear daily at
White Plains until the case is reached