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The Washington times., 1903-06-23
Wheat Crop Will Be Short.

The wheat crop in and around Mont
gomery county VIII be short this year.
1t is now ripe and being harvested. The
rains of the past few days viii, it is
said. injure the crop. Owing to the ex-
cessive dry season wheat was slow com
ing to maturity. In the past few wet
days wheat has rapidly ripened. forcing
the farmers TO cut It. On many of the
farms half the crop has been cut and
stacked. though the wheat has not fully
matured and is IN a soft state. Should
the hot sun come out Immediately after
this present wet spell it will no doubt
cause the wheat to rust and spoil a
large part OF the crop. Even under ia
vorable conditions from now on there
will not be one case in Montgomery
county where over one-half of the crop
is realized.
The Washington times., 1903-06-23
IT WAS HIS FIRST OFFENSE
AND COURT SHOWED MERCY
William Scott's Explanation Saved
Him From Prison Term.


William Scott. you're charged with
cursing and swearing near the Seventh
Street wharf last night. How do you
plead?" said Clerk Harper in the Police
Court today, when William stepped up
for trial.
al guess I'm guilty " replied William
a short negro. about fifty years old.
Ordinary caseT' asked the court.
Yes, your honor" replied the police
man.
Five dollars fine or fifteen days. >"
said the court
ledge. ia like to say sumthin',"
pleaded the negro.
You can do So
"Cap'n. l been in wash'n tun since de
18th day OF June. 1866. and dis is de
fust time I've ever been in place like
dis"
Never been arrested before?" said
the court. in a most quizzical tone.
Nav, sir"
Then Ill make the fine 81
"Cap'n-I mean jedge-I amt got no
money, I works on a boat down ct de
wharf and I sent all my NOR to my
chil'uns yesterday. Ny vessel is at de
wharf and goin' to sail today and take
all my clothes wild IT.
We'll. step back and tell me about
the vessel said the Judge
William took the stand and explained
about the vessel and the court ordered
the clerk to take his personal bond
With broad, expansive smile that
won't come of" William thanked the
court and shuffied out OF the CCI-t. oc-l
The Washington times., 1903-06-23
BREWERS DRIVERS
DEMAND HIGHER PAY

When questioned recently in regard to
the probabilities Of strike among the
beer wagon drivers of Washington. be-
cause OF a desire for higher wages, Pres
ident A. F. Broacker of the union
stoutly denied that anything Of that
nature had been given a moments con-
Bideration
Yesterday the Drivers and Stablemen's
Local 234. affiliated with the American
Federation OF Labor. submitted contracts
70 the brewers and brewers agents Of
the city calling for an increase Of pay.
The drivers are at present receiving $2I
per week, and are asking for $50 per
week. A conference between the en-
ployers and the employed will be held
some day yet to be named.
The Washington times., 1903-06-23
SENT TO STATE PRISON
BY JUDGE PRlTCHARD

William G. Mccall. a negro, was SEN
fenced by Justice Pritchard in Criminal
Court No. l yesterday to six years in
the New Jersey State prison for assault
ing VI. p. Townsend, a street car con-
him unconscious.
James Perkins, a negro, was acquitted
by jury in Justice Pritchard's court
on a charge Of housebreaking. but on m
Indictment for robbery preferred subse-
quently. he was ordered committed Per
kins was accused Of entering the house
OF Elizabeth Mailman. on March Is last.
The Washington times., 1903-06-23
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

The following marriage licenses were
issued today:
John 3. Edelin,, 81, and Julia V.
Brooks, IS.
Henry G. Klinge, %, and Minnie J..
Meslien. 81.
Henry J. Mckinney. L. S. A.. 90, and
Anne Louise Concklin, &c.
NJ. Joseph Barron. %. and Mary Edith
Lang, IS.
Jacob w. Gerke. &c. and Carrie NJ. Sc
bastian, %.
Clayton w. Holtzclaw, 20. and Blanche
S. Pfeiffer. q.
Clarence z. HALEY, %. and Grace L.
Kennedy. 20, of Kinsall, Va.
Clarana johnson. 50, of Pittsfeld, n.
H, and Harriet Hall Mills. A..
The Washington times., 1903-06-23
DEAF MUTE HELD
FOR HOUSEKEEPING

Deprived OF the senses of speech and
hearing, as well as his liberty. Frank
Layden was arraigned in the Police
Court yesterday on a charge of house
bI eaking, preferred by Frank Finley, OF
$50 Street southwest. The deaf mute
was as silent as the sphinx when the
charge was read, but when the watch
was held up before him and a piece OF
paper bearing the words, Did you steal
it7' was shown him. he shook his head
as If trying to get it off his shoulders.
He was held in $500 bond for the action
OF the grand jury
The Washington times., 1903-06-23
THE DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths were reported to
the District Health Officer for the
twenty-four hours ending at noon today:
Jerome F. Sanner, II years.
Enoch c. Beard. 40 years.
William Sanderson, 60 years
Julia Lipscombe. ga years.
John H. Taylor, 60 years.
Mary Z. Smith So years.
Richard Morgan. 50 years.
Mary r. Davis. 43 years.
David II. Strother. 80 years.
Mary o. McCrink. 81 years.
Margaret r. King. 80 years.
Mary X. Dikeman, IS years.
Arthur Reuben Rauch. Z months.
Augustus Robinson, 2 weeks.
George Meyers. 1 month.
Kendall Cutter Chester, % days.
Edward TiQnen. l day.
Robert A. D. WilbaDks, 81 years.
James Q. Franklin, l year.
Michael Howe, 1 year.
Minnie Loretta RunyOn, 3S years.
The Washington times., 1903-06-23
ROACH AND KENNEY HELD
FOR RSSAULTiNG ROBINSON

Judge Scott in the Police Court yes
terday held Joseph II. Roach, the alleged
self-confessed assailant OF Mitchell e.
Robinson. in $4,000 bond for the action
OF the grand jury. Roach pleaded guilty
to the charge of knocking Mitchell down,
but says Patrick Kenney was an accom-
plice and received the money which was
taken from the aged pensioners pock-
cts. Kenney denied the allegation when
given a preliminary hearing but was
held In $500 bond for the grand jury.
The Washington times., 1903-06-23
Dial Hangs Fire.

georgetown people are Specializing as
to what has become of the Telephone
Construction Company that was negoti-
atilg for the old Metropolitan car barns
at Street and Rock Creek. Though
deposit of 81 900 was put up by the
purchasing company over a year ago.
the deal has not yet been consummated.
It is said by some that the incomplete
The Washington times., 1903-06-23
CLASS TO HOLD REUNION.

The class Of '01, Business High School
viii hold a reunion 80 the assembly hall
or that institution this evening at
o clock. Several important alumni topics
OF exceptional interest are TO be dis
cussed. and a large attendance Is an
ticipated. The election" OF officers for
the ensuing year viii also be held
The Washington times., 1903-06-23
USED A ROLLING Pr

Louisa Bolden struck Minnie Norman
on the head several times with a rolling
pir last night. In the Police Court to-
day Louisa was fined 500. with sixty days
in jail as an alternative.
The Washington times., 1903-06-23
CONVICTED OF LARCENY.

Garrett Garris, employed as a driver
by the manager OF the Prudential Laun-
dry Company. was convicted ia the Po-
lice Court today Of stealing $50 in money
from the company. Judge Scott find the
defendant $50 or ninety days for the
offense.
The Washington times., 1903-06-23
Information for Fishermen

Condition of water - Great Falls
Temperature. 30; condition. 2. Dale
carlia acknowledgements II; con-
dition at north connection, 1; condition
at south connection. 3. Washington City
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Il: condition at
infuent. 5; condition at efiuent. -.
The Washington times., 1903-06-23
IIoe Uin1es.
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE DAY.

CHASE s-'The Mascot Sis pm.
CoLUMBIA-Columbia stock company in
"Caste," SIS pm.
LAFAYETTE Citen company in The Girl
From Paris" S:I5 pm.
L1CEUM-Fads and Follies Burlesquers, 2:l5
aud s:l5 PM
THIRTEENTH STREET AND COLUMBIA ROAD
Baseball. Church League. $3.50 pm.
CABIN JOHN BRIDCE-German Week; fire
works display.
The Washington times., 1903-06-23
EXCURSIONS.

Norfolk aud Washington steamer for Norfolk
and Fort Monroe, $3.50 p. m.
River Niew-Royal Arcanum Day; compi-
mentary excursion and annual celebration by
District councils
The Washington times., 1903-06-23
$500 Seashore Excursion Tickets So o,
Via Pennsylvania Railroad.

Beginning June 20, round trip tickets between
Washington, d. c., and Atlantic CITY, Cape
May, Sea Isle City, or Ocean City, " j.. will
be sold every Friday or Saturday. good TO
return until the following Tuesday, at rate
Of 50 for the round trip Atlantic City tickets
good via Bridge route
The Washington times., 1903-06-23
Eczema, No Cure, No Pay.

Your druggist viii refund your money n
PAZO OINTMENT fails 20 cure Ringworm. Tet.
ter. Old Ulcers and Sores. Pimples. and 3la *
heads on the face. and all skin diseases. 50
The Washington times., 1903-06-23
MATINEES TOMORROW.

CHASES-"The Mascot" 2:15 pm.
LAFAYETTE-Gif company in 'The Girl
From Paris" 2:15 pm.
LfCEUM-Fads and Follies Burlesquers, 2:16
pm.
The Washington times., 1903-06-23
THE S[EWS OF GEORGETOWN

condition OF the purchasing company's
organization is responsible for the de-
lay in closing the deal
The Washington Traction Company,
which now controls the property in
volved. is anxious to sell because of the
fact that the property is not advantage
ously located, and 1t has been waiting
patiently for the final step TO be taken.
Others nearer the inside assert that
the traction company has several times
threatened to declare the 81 900 deposit
forfeited
The firm which has been awarded the
contract for the rebuilding of certain
defective aqueduct piers has leased
Camp3ell's wharves, adjacent to the
bridge. for storage and other purposes
incident to the work II is about to en-
gage upon.
The Washington times., 1903-06-23
Excursion Rates to Boston via B. g. o
Railroad.

Account Of First Church Of Christ, Scientist
June 26 20 %. Extension may be obtained 20
return late August /. One fare plus 81 for
the round trip
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-18
EMPIRE THEATRE.

With no interval between the stock sea
son and the regular fall attractions the
sixth season Of the Empire theatre open
cd last evening. when the theatre was
filled with an enthusiastic audience who
gathered 90 SOC the BIG production OF
that thrilling melodrama "The Child
Slaves OF New York"
The play is truly an exciting one fun
~ sensational scenes and startling cli-
makes. as one would infer from the au-
thors, Charles r. Blaney and Howard
Hall. Though the piece was tried last
season. it is new here. and II tells Of the
troubles and hardships which the children
of the metropolis have TO undergo while
other more fortunate little folk are I'm
school
The heroine is n little girl of 10 years.
and -the-P play revolves about her adven-
tures while she is stolen from her pa
rents and kept I'm the thieves school Of
Father" Abraham Levy There are 40
many startling scenes and remarkable
climaNes that " must be seen 10 be- ap-
preciated psoperly. but from the moment
the curtain rose on the snow clad Alaska
rocks OF the prologue. during which not
a word IL spoken. TO the time that N fell
on the remarkable underground railroad
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-18

pathy, the lighter love scenes.
Miss Reimer made a very lovable.
womany Mrs. Cross Marks mother.
and rarely has her delightful personality
had such an excellent opportunity to
show itself so we'll Her characteristic
naturalness. always delightful feature
Of her work, made her success a pro-
nounced one. Mr.. owen as General
Merryweather was excellent his genial
personality and unctuous -hnmnE- making
the character 2 lovable one. and he was
responsible for much OF the laughter OF
the evening.
Miss Tngram's effervescent spirits and
breezy manner. seemed exactly adapted
10 the role OF Kate Merrywea ther. and
she added another 10 her long list OF sue
cesses Miss Jean Newcomb. specially
engaged for tbs proiuction, played In
very acceptable manner the role Of Mrs
Glyn Stanmore dashlng widow, and
was especially good I'm the proposal
scene The rest OF the members Of the
cast were adequate 10 the demands OF
the roles assigned them and the produc-
ton as n whole. was most enjoyable
one and one which every local theatre
eoer should see The ladies Of the COM
pany wore some magnificent gowns. and
excited much admiration from the femi-
nine portion Of the audience.
Next week the Albee company will pre-
sent that delightful little comedy. Lady
Huntworth's Experiment" by r e. Car
ton. author 81 Liberty Hall" Lord
and LADY Algy.' and other successes
on Monday evening August 24th. SOU
venir photographs ~ Miss Ingram will
be given 20 patrons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-18
FOREST CASINO.

The new vaudeville bill AZ the Forest
Casino. Rocky Point. this week received
great sendon by the huge audiences OF
opening day.
There was rousing welcome for the
popular hold overs from last week. the
Sisters Vilona These brilliant pIavers
Of the violin and piano repeated their
success ~ last week The intermezzo
from "Cavaleria Rusticanna' was magni.
ficently played Such music IL rare In
deed outside the professional concert hall
Wills and Collins. the mere display OF
whose names is now the signal for ap-
plause. began the NTH wek OF their sum
mer engagement with delightful society
sketch. In which MIR. Collins and Miss
Wits shared hOnOrs equally. the vehicle
anording both splendid opportunities
Marvelle and Gleason were one OF the
strong hits Of the bill. Miss Gleasons
fine singing and Mr.. Marvelles acrobatic
comedy earning them n well earned and
hearty recall.
-tuEHfeF and wire performer OF merit.
Kitty Hoffman. In her airy little mono.
logue, was highly entertaining Leah
LaJ ole is n beautiful woman and remark
able contortionist.
The Washingtons and Wells and Wells
two smart set COlOrcd teams created
much amusement by their grotesque com
coy. Their excellent singing was much
enjoyed.
Nellie Morton pretty serio comic
singer, contributed three catchy songs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-18

brighter or more attractive n was also
pleasant 10 see the genial face OF Harry
Parkin In the box office. ~ being his ninth
season with this house. and that OF Frank
Riville, the efficient and old time door
keeper
The company which had the honor 10
open the season was the Dainty Paree"
company under the management OF J. II.
Barnes. There were two buresdues "A
Night AT the Waldrough." and Photo
graphic Troubles" and I'm these Miss May
Booth was the most prominent OF the
large corps or girls. and they were as
sisted by the entire company
In the olio Felix Strauss n colored lad
from Philadelphia. was by far the best
he being an exceptionally sweet slngef
and has decided novelty I'm the way OF
animated pictures that are really artis-
tic. Among the others who took part
and In all made up n very pleasing per
formance were Miss Flossie La Van. I'm
vocal selections: Rich and Wilbur. black
face comedians, singers and dancers
Wood sisters vocalsts; Nat Green. I'm
parodies and stories, Honan and Ken
nedy Irish comedians. and James Waller
and Nanola Duke, In a sketch entitled
THE New Man"
This bill will he given every afternoon
and evening during the week and smok-
ing is again the rule.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-18
KEITH,S THEATRE.

One OF the strongest dramatic otter
ings OF the summer theatrical season Is
THE Idler," which In given an excellent
production by the capable Aloee STOCK
company at keith's theatre this week
The pretty theatre was completely filled
last evening by very appreclauVe
audience. which demonstrated its ap-
proval by frequent and hearty outbursts
OF applause. The Albee company have
seldom appeared 10 better advantage or
had a better opportunity TO demonstrate
their dramatic skill. THE Idler," Is an
excellent stock play every part In IL
being exceptionally strong. and II could
not have been better presented than by
this company OF clever players. IL was
given an elaborate mounting, and the
performance was exceptionally smooth
and credNable The plot OF THE Tdler''
Is an absorbing one. based upon the IN
teresting and powerful situation or a
woman who struggles 10 save her huS-
band from the punishment or a crime
10 do which she must sell her honor.
This powerful theme is developed In
a striking manner. the seriousness OF the
theme being admirably relieved by -seme
delightful comedy furnished by pair
or young lovers and middle aged
widower. whose proposal TO one WIDOW
is accepted by another. Miss Phillips
did a splendid piece OF acting as Lady
fturdlng, ulspiaylnB "a great hihuehA u
emotional ability, and showing with ad-
mlrable delicacy the many different
emotions OF the role, which Is one that
demands a great deal from an actress
Mr.. Williams was seen at his very best
as Mark Cross. his performance being
remarkably artistic and marked by a
suppressed force that was very con-
vincing, and made itself felt by every
one in the audience. In the scene at his
chambers, with Lady Harding. he was
especially good. and made the most OF
every point In a manner that won him
the unstinted applause OF everyone.
Mr.. Losee's impersonation OF SIR John
Harding was a studied and finished piece
OF work. characterized by thoughtful
and intelligent conception that made
his assumption Of the role delightfully."-
artistic one. Mr.. Caldara had one OF
the best opportunities ne has had this
season. and did an excellent bit OF acting.
His Simeon Strong was vrile and manly.
the serious scenes being played with a
strength and earnestneas that quite car
ried his audience with him, and play
ing with delightful tenderness and sym
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-18

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scene. the gallery was in state OF &c
stacy and applauded the performers 10
the echo
The principals are all equal TO the de
mands OF their parts. and II Is seldom
such well balanced company Is seen Az
popular prices VIII IL. Vedder appears
as Homer Sherwood the boy detectlve,
and his marvellous deductions and light
ming changes OF costume and makeup
rival old Sleuth or Cap. Collier In their
paimiest days. He IL ably assisted IN
rolling the Williams by Butts. his boy as
sistant. impersonatsd by Georgie Mack.
whose naturalness and pleasing voice
made him universal fayorite from the
start.
Another assistant OF the detective Is
Jennie Hart an irrepressible newspaper
woman. played with a great deal Of skill
oy IDA Howell. who does good DIT OF
work In the disguise OF Corane, the
French badger queen.
Charles Potter. the father OF LATHE
Ruby. who was left for dead by the un-
serTpqious s,nd b.' villain was admirably person
Wissells was good In the pantomirne and
action as Hexkin. the giant Eskimo
For out and out villainy and hatefulness
record breaker. and his dark deeds
nlled out the Ideas OF the gallery gods TO
Il. He was ably assisted by Harry
HammiII and Glvoni Guspetti, an Italian
kidnapper, and Luigi Guspetti, his broth
er, part in which j. Denton Name made
UP as an organ grinder TO the life.
Lillian Mae Crawford as the mother or
| little Ruby. won the sympathy OF the au-
| dence from the first and little Ruby her.
self was played by Baby Beudry. Fanny
| Argyle made OF the part OF Rose Van
Doren a convincing. calculating and un-
scrupulous companion to the villainous
Foster
Van Dyke Brooks was Abraham Levy.
| the master OF the child slaves, and incl
| IDENTIFY furnished some OF the comedy fea-
| lures OF the show, assisted by Maggie
Meredith as Biddy O'More, an Irish wo-
| man.
All the members OF the company, and
IL Is big one. are adequate, and IL Is a
show that the patrons OF the Empire
| will find great enjoyment in.
| THE Child Slaves band" male quar-
tet. three clever girl singers and dancers
boy tenor and Maggie Meredith. In
Irish songs. make good with specialtiss
| that are above the average.
This play Will be at the Empire fol
the balance OF the week with the usua'
matinee and for next week Howard Hal
in THE Man Who Dared" is killed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-18

tually prove desirable either for the
building OF homes or the erection OF
business blocks. or both together. An
instance OF successful real estate oper-
ator IL found in the career OF Jacob w.
Wilbur, one OF the veterans In the bust-
ness, who has an office at SO State street.
Boston. Mr.. Wilbur has sold $1,000 house
lots In lo9 suburbs OF 81 cities since 1888,
and now has 30 agencies through the New
England states.
"Mr. Wilbur is rather modest when II
comes 10 saying why he has been so
successful and is inclined 10 contribute
a great deal 10 his newspaper advertis-
ing. In fact. he says that his success be-
gan as the result OF a two-line advertise
ment inserted in a Boston newspaper
as far back as 1885,
The above Is a clipping from the Bos-
ton Banker and Tradesrnan.
Mr.. Wilbur told a News reporter yes
terday. that he .s now engaged in SELL
ing his second tract OF land In Prov-
dence. this season. Lymansville Park,
the FIRST tract OF 215 lots being sold and
over one half OF the 379 lots on Centre
dale Village park. the second tract, have
already been sold. Mr.. Wilbur has sold
the present season over 1900 house lots.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-18
PAW WTUCKET.

Mayor Higgins has called special
meeting OF both branches Of the city
council for tomorrow evening. There
will be a Joint session and FIVE license
commissioners will be elected for the next
FIVE years. The announcement or spe-
cial meeting for this purpose was no sur
prise. az early Saturday morning the Re
publican members OF the board OF alder
men were convinced that IL would not De
wise 10 further continue their obstruction
tactics. The guessers seem unwnling 10
stake their regulations on the statement
, that Mr. Keenan, will not be re-eiecteo'
His opponents seem though 20 have taken
courage within the past week.
Contracts were awarded yesterday Tor
doing plumbing and sewer work in the
public schools There were nine bidders.
Hugh r Mcintyre got the work at the
Hancock street school William r Deg.
Steam and Gas that at Earl street, the
William r. Goodwin company that at
Broa dway and Henry l.. Graham That az
Middle street owing TO the high cost OF
this class Of work lot OF work will have
TO be delayed. owing 10 a lack OF funds.
About one-half tho master plumbers
have signed the new rate OF wage scale.
according 10 reports made 10 the Build
ing Trades council last evening At the
meeting of the Bricklayers' union all the
members Of the craft In the city were
reported working
sic to get drunken man into tow. he
succeeded.
A committee consisting OF William j.
Welch Thomas B Keaney and Frank
Gildea was appointed at the meeting OF
the Insurance Agents union held last
evening 10 consider the advisability or
holding a social.
William F Morrison was elected escort
and James y. Mckenzie watchman at
last evenings meeting of Northcott camp.
Modern Woodmen OF America. One ap-
plication for membership was received
AS an appreciation OF their work at the
recent fire AT her home Mrs. John j. Ben
nett has donated $40 TO the firemen's re-
ief fund