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tIt1lt;CtThe continued t^ase of Adam Hammerley, proprietorof the London Theater, on Vine and Mercer streets, I» am-ed under two charges of giving disreputable theatrical performances on Sunday, occupied the attention of the Police Court during nearly the entire morning ses.-ion. The charges were brought py the Law and Order League, which was Jfepresented by tLeir j i attorney, Edward* Kitcbie, Esq. A number of witnesses were examined to prove that the reputation of the ph*ce was bad, a resort for depraved characters of both sexe-. and that selling liquor to boys end girle was among the offences against law and order.A number of minors gave testimony tnat they had been supplied w ith beer and whisky in ihe conoert-room, although'it was represented in evidence that the proprietor him self had frequently refused them. Jacob Yuugman. aged uiiietedn, testified (hat money had been given him by gentlemen connected with the League to “spot” the place, and liquor had been furnished trim, other witnesses testified to seeing boys and girls drinking in thegHllery, land women of bad reputation soliciting. On the other hand a num.cttsbyppf witnesses testified to the good character of the'Emmsctr*ttreatvon, and two stated that they were in the habit oi tuking their families there. Miss Ada Page, a prin a donna of the establishment, gave some remarkably flippant testimony to the effect that alre I * had only sung at the performances indicated in an | 1 ordinary street dress and when questioned as to the j J charm t»*r of the melodies site Warbled, completely 1' paralyzed the Court, reporters and all by volunteer- • £ ing to give a specimen of her vocal ability, an offer which was received with a howl of disapproval The jMe was dismissed on me first charge, as it was notproven to bo a theatrical performance.31tsecot i d „ _ „ _____teuee for two weeks, and in the meantime informed the propfietor of the London that if any further tes timotiy weie adduced, through channels that he lt;’OU1.1 control, that he had persisted in violating the law regarding Sunday performances, and especial! in celling liquol to minors, he wonid receive the fu.. penally of the law. *The ease of Paul Hartmann, proprietor of a concert ■aloon, Nq. 4:t2 Vine street, was before the Police i Court yesterday afternoon, and occupied the time ! lt;from 2 o'clock until o. The charge had been brought I tby the Law and Order League against Hartmann for 1giving a theatrical performance on Sunday. A cloud i * of witnesses were examined, among whom were Mr. John Havlin and Mr. James F son easy, wblt;l were questioned as extwrts regarding the ingredients necessary to constitute a variety performance. Hie perfoimers and a numoer w tiu had assisted” in the I 1 audieuce gave testimony ; the programme of a anti-day jierformane* at UartmanrFs was submitted, and after a long consultation, and the examination of many witnesses, it was decided that only a musical i performance had been given, and the case, was dismissed. ' , f 9Tharles Waf 1, charged with petit larceny, and Wm. Chryer, for the sstiie offense, were cacti lined fcluo and given thirty days in the Work-house.Frank Filll **rsoti, for assault and batterv, was sent to the Work-house for six months, and W. Nfeder-hauseu, for tin* same offense, received thirtv davs.
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Cincinnati Commercial
Cincinnati, Ohio, US
Sun, Oct 10, 1880
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