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Held Under Heavy Bond.

Sam Polo. white man. was given a
hearing in the Police Court this morning
before Judge kimball on a charge of the
robbery OF $14.75 from John l.. Case of
Purcevflle, Va, and was held in the sum
of 5000 bail for the action of the grand
Jury. 1t is stated Polo robbed Mr.. Case of
his pocketbook while in the vicinity of
Center market. April IL. and was arrested
by Policemen Martin and Ward
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Twelve Months in Jail.

Lorenzo Brown, colored, who was arrest.
ed yesterday by Detectives Weldon and
vermillion on a charge of the larceny OF
clothing valued at 800 from John H.
Crocksdale, q roomer at ia 18TH street
northwest, was given a hearing in the
Police Court this morning, and was SEN
fenced to q term Of twelve months In Jail
or q fine of $1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

HONGKONG, April lin consequence
of the Chinese anti-Japanese boycott the
steamship America Of the Togo kisen
kaisha's Oriental Steamship Company
line sailed for San Francisco today with
single package of Chinese cargo and
with only twenty-five passengers
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rhousand-Dollar BAH Bond.

Harry Brown was held In the sum OF
81 600 bail in the Police Court this morn
ing on a charge Of having entered the
grocery store Of William Balm. 2232 7th
street northwest. April 9. and stolen %
Worth of tobacco, -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

Accommodations OF church property are
becoming so great I'm Ohio that some
members of the legislature are talking
seriously OF proposing a tax upon 1t the
same as on other property,
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DEAD
SERVED WITH DISTINCTION IN
WAR WITH SPAIN.

Capt Julien P. Wooten who served
with distinction as an officer Of the Vol
unteer Signal Corps, United States Army,
in the war with Spain. died last evening
at Providence Hospital from pulmonary
tuberculosis. The funeral will take place
at o'clock Monday afternoon from the
chapel of Hindle & 'Baylss. 5th and II
streets. and the interment will be in the
officers section at Arlington, with full
military honors.
Capt Wooten was a member of the
Fourth Immune Camp. United Spanish
War Veterans, and of the Elks. and
members Of those organizations are ar
ranging for the obsequies. he was ap-
pointed first lieutenant, Volunteer Signal
Corps. May, 1898; served at Tampa, Fla
June and July. 1893; appointed captain.
Volunteer Signal Corps. July. 1898: served
in Porto Rico July to December. 1898: on
duty in Cuba January to March, 1899;
honorably discharged from service May,
1890. He was born in Florida about
fifty years ago, and came to Washington
when he was twenty-five years Of age.
His last place Of residence was at 621 II
street.
Commended in General Orders.
Soon after his birth his family moved
and young manhood. His surviving rela-
tives are three sisters-Mrs. A. X. Snead
Of Carrollton. Ga; Mrs. Minnie Mitchell
Of Oxford. Miss, and Mrs. Halle Dickin-
son of Denver. Col. They have been no
titled by wire of his death
Capt. Wooten was q telegraph operator.
and while serving as captain Of the Vol
unteer Signal Corps in Porto Rico in the
war with Spain he was commended In
general orders by Gen. Ord for distin
guished service in stringing a telegraph
line across the island in a terrific gale.
He was for many years a special exam
liner in the pension bureau, and at one
time was considered one of the best oper-
ators In the service of the Western Union
Telegraph Company. A meeting of his
friends will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon at SCI Sd street to complete ar
engagements for the obseouies.
At the time of the yellow fever outbreak
at Brunswick, Ga, in 1875 Capt. Wootcn
volunteered to go to that place and as an
operator send the Geographic death no
tees. Later he performed a similar serv-
ice during the prevalence of the epidemic
at Savannah He recently perfected his
invention of an automatic telegraph
printing machine.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
LYRIC THEATRE.

The somewhat surprising Information iH supplied
that Mr. Paul k,stor, in making play ON Don
Quxotc" has followed closely posSbl" the
spirit and al the incidents of tcryHntr-'s book
The inference is unavoidable that either Mr.. kos-
ter has not found possible 10 include much Of
the original in his play. else that Mr. Sothern
devote al least forty-,isht hours 10 ono pre-
sentiment of Mr.. kostar's composition. Perhaps,
however, this IS only another addition To our
glorious language" Mr Sotheru's acting as Don
QuiXotc will be observed with interest. The sub
ject, naturally, is attractive to All actors who pos
sess keen sense of the stage value OF eccentric
character Many plays have been written around
this theme, bur thoroughly comprehensive and
decisivoly effective one has not yet been produced
Henry Irving had four but ne discarded them all.
anC made use Of a short sketch. Ills mpersouauon
Of Don QuiXote uarvelousIy fine, but il did
not interest the public, and 1t soon with
drawn. Mr.. Sothem is, essentially a comedian.
Perhaps his best performance Is that Of NAL
VoIo,-an eccentric comedy part. II he has OBJ
tanned good play Don QuiXote' and if he
can give good performance OF the Don. his pub
lie Will be refreshed and delighted, and his pro-
fessional repute will be enhanced. The venture
viii be made on Monday night, Apri! .. The pres
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29

for II tells a clean and pleasing story and II Is
inerspersed with effective scenical pictures. con-
tributive its dramatic effect Furthermore it
does not bore its audience with Sunday school
preCepts and the intolcrahe nuisance Of dldacu-
cism. Miss Talliaferro. who plays Polly, is in
terestinS young woman and she gives an agreeable
performance, marked 10y gentieness and simplicity
Mr.. William Farnum who mas recently been en-
listed in Mr.. Frederick Thompson's company. at
the Liberty Theatre. hcIghtens the good effect OF
the general representation. by his sincerity and
force. Those playEo"rs who remember Mr. Far
NUNS acting as Ren-fIur viii readily understand
that he brings 10 domestic drama the excellent
attributes OF authority, distinction, and zeal II is
intimated that the career Of Polly Of the Circus
will be continued at this theatre until the end Of
Nav.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29

be any doubt that, if introduced at ALL it should be
In this play Jesus Christ. as Manson, is repre-
sented as indicating to the buttons the impro-
priety of eating jam from the family breakfast and
making speeches satircally double in meaning,
such. for example. that in which. replying 10
the Bishop Lancashlres wish TO have him
nailed up. he refers, equivocalIy. TO his cruci-
fxion. The manner in which Manson turns sin.
personifed by that Bishop out of the house is to
say the least, most un-ChTistlike. There has long
existed "a deluston that the love. charity. infinite
pity, and forgiveness of Christ embrace al sinners.
The symbolic discourse, in the last act, the
noble profession OF scavenger. and on DEATH cor
ruption. and contingent remainders in the church
sub-cellar. is sckeninF The acting, though almost
uniformly fine. might be better. When Henry Irving,
Robert Macaire. had take the hand of his
Cwho does not know him). he used. furtivey, to
cover his hand with a handkerchief. though
his touch would otherwise be a contamination.
Something OF that kind might reasonably have been
expected Of so excellent an actor Tyrone Power.
To see the scavenger. smeared from head TO foot
with filth, clasp the face of his daughter in his
hands,-hands stained with muck of the cesspool,-
is not agreeable However, such IS the piece is il
remains at the Savoy, and there it be found by
the curious, 10y those who believe that lessons
impaired in tedious. didactc dialogue are blessings
the stage The best part of it is the assault
upon hypocrisy IN the Church. Nothing is known
the motive OF this bitterness. but If internal
evidence be trusted Mr.. Kennedy has an active
personal dislike for the Established Church Of Eng
land. and earnest desire 10 free his mind on
that subject.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
HERALD SQUARE THEATRE.

The frequent attendance Of large theatre par
ties attests the continued popularity of The Girl
Behind the Counter" at the Herald Square Thea
tre. Mr. Fields Cevcrly diVersihes tile representa-
ton, from time to time, by introducing new songs
and dances, and his unfagging energy and yivacity
sustain his entertainment at even pitch of
liveliness and dulcifcaton. Miss Connie Ediss,
Miss Louise Dresser. and indeed, all the auXil-
lar performers in this amusing play. cooperate
with vigor in their leaders, frolicsome cndeavor,
and tho result IS pleasure for al concerned.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
GERMAN THEATRE

Diversified performances will be given at the
German Theatre this week on Monday and Tues
day evenings the delightful comedy of AIT Heide-
berg will be acted or Wednesday, Thursday and
Saturday evenings a play, by Fritz Reuter- called
inspector Braesie" will be performed, the prln-
oipal part in it being assumed by Ernst Sduermann
On Friday evening and Saturday afternoon "Goetz
Won Berlichengen" will be repeated, ErnstSauer
mann making his first appearance as Goetz and
Adolf Winds appearing Selhtz.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
LINCOLN SQUARE THEATRE.

Miss Snooner and her co-nates in th" ministry
of public pleasure viii devote the present week to
representations Of the farc.cal play Of a Bach
elor's Honeymoon" by John Stapleton. Tho mlrth
that play derived from portrayal of coWpiica-
tious resultant from efforts 20 keep the secret Of a
private marriage which has been contracted 10y
Benjamin Bachelor and an actress named ATbuclae
the bridegroom being in dread Of th" diaapproval
Of his relatives The cast will include Miss Sp"on"r
as Miss Arbuckle Augustus Phillips as Bachelor.
and Miss JesaLe McALsler as ChryII..
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SHOW.

The student players at New York University
will present at Carnegie Lyceun. April "a
and 25, operetta in two acts, called Captain
Kidd" Frank Stammers. until recently stage
manager OF The Merry Widow" will direct tne
efforts of the students. The piece Is being re-
hearsed daily and IL is said by these who naSe
seen il TO be highly amusing.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
HUDSON THEATRE.

Is pleasure to record the brilliant prosperity
Il has attended Mr.. Skiuner's re-cntrance on
the New York stage His acting, as Colonel Bridau,
formidable in character buoyant in humor, and
flexible in executive skill,-has given great pleas
He will remain at the Hudson Theatre
throughout the season, and all persons who care
for good acting should improve the opportunity
of seeing his performance in The Honor of the
Family"
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
SAVOY THEATRE.

Mr. Kcnucdy's The Servant m the House re-
mains at the Savoy Theatre, and is interesting as
"A curiosity According TO the somewhat hysterical
impairment OF It's press agent however it is
.'somcthug unique in drama-one which drives
home a moral lesson with tremendous effect q"
That assurance concerning plays has become some
what too familiar. II IS not the province of the
stage to drive home lessons" The assumption. by
actors and play-wutcrs, of a didactic. and espe-
cially OF "a religious attitude toward the community
is impcrtiucut 1t is noticeable. furthermore, tnJt
theatrical preachmcnts generally relate To unsavory
themes. and in themselves offensive. In this
enEuary pretentious rgmarole Of talk,trite in its
ethics and difusc ard sIovenly construction.
the character Of Manson is meant to represent that
Of Jesus Christ As to the good taste of introduc-
ing that character into a drama there is a reason
able honest difference of opinion; but there cannot
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
HACKETT THEATRE

Al the Hackett Theatre Mr. Thomas's excellent
play of The Witching Hour'-a compendium of
story character. thought humor, and pathos, ana
a brilliant example Of constructive slill-still holds
its place in public esteem and still attracts and
delights the lovers of Nterature and acting.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
LYCEuM THEATRE.

The career OF "The Thef' at IN" Lycelm Tnc-
atrc has heSn Of extraordinary hrIuancy. Mr
Bellew and Miss lnurton sti lead the cast. and
still their acting is characterized 10y sincerity and
force. that the representation. howaoerer hack
noycd them, is not for moment stale 10 their
audience
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

The source of amusement this week at the Grand
Orera House VIII lie James T Powers in the
laughabe musical comedy of The Blue Moon
Mr.. Powers was for "a long time associated with
various musical productions Of Augustin Dhy
His advent on the West Side will diffuse pleasure
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
RRoADWAY THEATRE.

The musical play Of A Waltz Dream hrmly
established the public liking, enters on the tenth
week of its career at the Broadway Theatre to-
morrow night. Cheering To see and delightful 10
Alear-by reason of gay scenery and lively music
that play gives much pleasure. 1t will hold its
1oace till the close of the season. on April Vic
tor Herbert and his band will begin series Of
SUNDAY concerts at the Broadway.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
CASINO THEATRE.

The musical farce Of 'Nearly a Hero. as per
sormed by Mr.. Bernard Miss Ethel Levey and
their auxiliaries. maintains itself in popular favor
et the Casino Theatre. Unusual care has been
taken to select and train young women for the
chorus. and that organization. accordingly. is
handsome and proficient. Mr.. Bernard. singing Il
WAS d Hero" and Miss Leyey, singing Sahara
Girl please their admirers and elicit abundant
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
GARRIcK THEATRE.

The farce called 'Toddles" was put to rest last
night The piece is specially amusing, but
it might have gained some measure of success il
the principal character in it had been intruSted
to a good comedian, and not to Mr.. John Barry
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
STUYVESANT THEATRE.

conviction seems to exist that the deIiverances
OF press agents are sacred and TO be mentioned
except with hated breath and whispering humble
ness some of them are, indeed, wonderful Mr.
Narheld. II is officially made known. has become
Mr. Bclascos distinguished character actor
and has set new standard OF realistic acting"
Exactly when Mr.. BeasCo acquired proprietary
right in Mr.. Wariield the otherwise communica-
tive agent does not say. Hitherto il has been
understood that Mr. Warfield is Mr.. Belasco's
partner, but his own actor II would be advan-
tageous TO Mr.. Wdriield to restrain proclamatons
OF his achievements "a realistic actor (the
worst designation that could possibly be saddled
upon any actor OF meriO. and 10 prevent cstenta-
uous claim Of his wonderful range and versa
ulity' until he has displayed those accomplish
ments. Thus far Mr.. Warfteld has appeared here
in only three plays-'Thc Auctioneer,' The Music
Master and a Grand Army Man. The three
characters assumed by him are substantially in
one vein, and they have owed their success to the
wisful serIo-comic attributes Of the actors nature
and to his professional proficiency. The best Of
his performances Is now visible at the Stuyvesant
Theatre, and it remains potent TO attract and
please.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
HARLEM OPERA HOUSE.

A revival of Becky Sharp'--th well known
play Vanity Fair''-w.il be effected this week
At the Harlem Onera House.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29

as we'll acted as it was when produced at the Man
haitian Theatre. but Nine. Kalich's performance
of Marta pleases her admirers and 10 them it is
commended.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
kNIckERBockER THEATRE.

The Talk of New York" still be heard at
the Knickerbocker Theatre, where many persons
have found pleasure in it. Mr.. Moore continues
to enact kid" Burns, and Mr.. Cohan's songs are
still warbled.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
WE6ER'S THEATRE.

ing hurlesQue of The Merry Widow" Will occur
tomorrow night at Weber's Theatre. According
to report Miss Lulu CHASER will soon withdraw
from the cast Public interest in the performance
appears td be lively as ever
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
LIBERTY THEATRE.

The popular domestic drama Of Polly OF the
Circus" enters the fifth month of its career
at the Liberty Theatre. II merits its popularity,
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
NEW YORK THEATRE.

II is enough to say that Adeiine Gcnce, In The
Soul Kiss" stlI rcEus AT the New York Theatre.
Her success has been decisiyc-Eained by her
traordinary grace and proficiency in her art. and
not dependent the praise of anybody.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
CRITERION THEATRE.

In the musical comedy of Miss Hook of Hol-
tand' now current and prosperous at the Criterion
Theatre. the ingredients are a comic story, gay
scenery lively music, handsome girls and droll
and frolicsome acting. Such a conglomerate could
not fail to please, and Miss Hook has captivated
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
WALLACKS THEATRE.

The Knight is stu rampant at WaIlacks The
atre. and whether by darkness or daylight he i
In admirable foong. Frolic and music make th
hours seem short
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
NEW CIRCLE THEATRE

The closing performances are announced OF
Messrs Kob and Din acting in Lonesome Town." 4"
al the New Circle Theatre Those yagrent German
tampH. however will not at once depart. They
are the continuous cause OF laughter and they will
please their public tin the end OF their engage
mput.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
BIJOU THEATRE.

M. Ditrichsteins farce. Bluffs continues TO al
tract seekers for amusement, at the Bijou Iheare
and the performance given by the author and his
associates continues to please not too tastidtous
taste
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
MAJESTIC THEATRE

ont week the Lyric Will be devoted 20 repetitions
of If I Were King and Lord Dundreary."
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
REI ASCO THEATRE.

The fine performance of General warren py MI.
keenan, and the Jealous auxiliary performances OF
Miss Charlotte Walker Miss Dunn and their com
Sade players together with beautiful stage set
ting and the interesting story told IN Mr.. de
MILES play of The Warrens of Virginia, make
the Belasco Theatre attractive resort for large
Sudiences.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
NEW AMSTERDAM THEATRE.

There VIII he "a Merry Widow at the New
Amsterdam Theatre on Monday night when Miss
Aharhaucu succeeds Miss Ethel Jackson. in the
character Of Sonia. Miss Jackson is III and re
quircs rest. No wonder. Even 10 write about
The Merry Widow" has become almost i'm
possibility. To be the Merry Widow. forever and
forever. would tax the endurance Of nerves OF
steel Miss Abarbaner has been acting the part
I'm Chicago.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
DAIY,S THEATRE.

euthor-for il is frivolous coarse and silly: but
1t does not altogethe lack ingenuity and its situa
1ions are laughable, at least the multitude
peyer yet known be discriminatve in judgment
fastidious in taste. An effort has been made
to attract attention this farce by intimating
fhat the Girls undre themselves in public view,
go bed. The fast, Of course, is that the action
of the scene pauses at indelicate suggestion. But
Ut is worthy of such writer as AIr. Fitch.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29

of If | Were King and Lord Dundreary.
MAJESTIC THEATRE.
Attention is again directed to the purposed cele-
bratlon, by Mossrs Williams and Walker. of the
sixteenth anniversary of their professional part
ncrship. That fcstivity OF froc and song will oc-
cur. at the Majestic Theatre, Tuesday even
ing. March 81. The representation of "Bandanna
Land Will. that occasion, be augmented by the
Of songs and scenes selected from previous en-
tcrtaning medeys IN which those amusing .colored
performers have successfully participated. The
JOINT stage career of Messrs. Williams and Walker
began in 1892 in California They appeared in New
York, at the Casino. in 1896, in The Gold Bug"
which failed. They co-operated with Mr.. Peter
f. Daley in "A Good Thing They have acted
and sung in The Sanigambian Carnival" a
Lucky Coon" THE Policy Players" The Sons
of Ham," In Dahomey." and "Abyssina." This
season they have afforded much harmless pleasure
by their droll proceedings and vivacious. charac-
f.rL.fL. in LII
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
GARDEN THEATRE.

The English adaptation of Angel Guimera' s
Drama, Marta of the Lowlands" will be acted
pnt further notice at the Garden Theatre, by
hlme Kalich and her company. The play is not
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
EMPIRE THEATRE.

Mr. Crane is TO be congratulated on having
found character in which the humorous
side OF his personality be fully displayed.
Those persons who know his mind and remember
certain of his past achievements that
he can act far better parts than that of Lemuel
GdorewOod. That part. however, is a good vehicle
sor eccentrioity and comcality. An elderly gentle
man suddenly awakening and, in the dash and
whirl of sporting life" exceeding the excess of
The young, presents a droll spectacle. Mr.. Crane
has met with cordial welcome at the Empire,
Fnd his success is. indeed. brilliant. He will act
New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
ASTOR THEATRE.

Al the Astor Theatre there is no abatement OF
attendance on Mr.. Walters effective though some
aines repulsive play. Paid in Full" The acting
7uf il accounts for much Of its success. There Is
taleither need nor intention make any change OF
hbill at the AstoT.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-09-04
HUNGRY MEN BATTER COUNCIL.
DOORS OF GLASGOW.
POLICE ARE CALLED.
Manifesto Issued by the Unemployed
States That Between 10000 and 1oo,-
600 are Crying for Bread, in City
Of Plenty.

Glasgow, Sept. "a number Of un-
employed of Glasgow today made an
unsuccessful attempt to get q hearing
before the municipal council -Four
hundred men attempted to break down
the doors Of the room where the coun-
Gil was in session. Police reserves
were called out and restored order.
The tact Of the members of the
council who agreed to receive a depu.
tation Of the unemployed and the pru-
dence Of the police In not attempting
to make arrests, resulted In the quiet
dispersal OF the malcontents Of the
town. a strongly worded manifesto,
which has been posted in the street In
the poorer quarters, however, declares
that 10000 adults and 100000 children
are crying for bread in the city Of
plenty and threatens recurrence Of
the bread riots, unless the authorities
adopt palliative measures.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-09-04
CONTINUED on Fifth Page.)
.DEBS TAKES SHOT
AT PEERL ESS ONE.
cRITIcIsEs HIS ATTITUDE TO-
WARD THE WoRKINGMAN.

Omaha, Sept. s.-A crowd which.
nearly filled the big auditorium greet
ed Eugene v. Debs here tonight and
cheered his sentiments to the echo.
Mr.. Debs said he had no attack tn
make upon Mr.. Bryan for whom per.
sonally he had high regard. but no
declared no man can be the friend ofl
the workingman unless he y against
the capitalist. The Democratic anti
Injunction plank. he declared, Is mean-
tngless. He referred to the Meyer
Haywood murder trial saying that M.
Bryan was silent during the entire
time although urged by friends of
the accused men to speak for them.
After the men were acquitted ~ said.
Mr.. Bryan stated that had III along
believed them Innocent.
Mr.. Debs left last night for North
Platte. where he speaks at 1000
o'clock Friday. proceeding thence =
Denver.