New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-19
HENRY s. IVES GETS HIS BAIL.
HE HAD BEEN IN PRISON FOURTEEN
MONTHS.

HE HAD BEEN IN PRISON FOURTEEN
MONTHS.
BoNDsMEN SECURED on BOTH THE CRIMINAL
AND CIVIL CHARGES.
Henry 5. Ives. the head of the firm Of H. s. Ives
& Co., which failed for So 900 900 few years ago,
obtained his release yesterday from imprisonment.
He has been in Ludlow street Jail for fourteen
months. under arrest civil suit in which bail was
fixed at $4,000. The bail in the civil snit was
reduced last week t. $1,000 and Judge MARITIME on
saturday fixed bail the criminal charge at $4,000.
Mr. Ives taken from Ludlow street Jail yesterday
afternoon. His former partner George III. Stayncr.
was at the ictAttorncy's Office when Mr.. Ives
arrived lie had with him Henry Hamilton. the
Brooklyn age-owner who took oath that he owned
several houses in Bcdford-avc. and houscs and lots
in other parts Of Brooklyn His property. he said.
worth at least $67 800 and he was accepted as
surety for the full amount Of $4,000 DistrlctAt
toey Fellows approved the bond, and Recorder smyth
allowed Mr.. Ives to free. lie went with his counsel
and bondsnan to the sherin's Office to give bail in
the civil suit.
George W. strykcr and George H. Stayncr. jr. fur
nshed the $1,000 bail. and Ives was released Mr..
stryker qualified in 10000 and Mr. Stayner in $4,000
stryker lives at No. 81 LeXngtonavc, and gave his per
sonal property surety. >tayncr gave the house in
which lie lives, No. 333 Cnton-avc,, Brooklyn, as
surety.
When the arrangement had been perfected whereby
Mr. Ives became free man. he entered ransom
cab and drove to Ludlow street Jail where the cab
waited While he badc adeu to the prison officials. hold
ing little reception in the Wardcns Office while his
colored valet packed up his masters effects.
Mr.. Ives soon took his departure from the jail.
driving away in the cab. lie would not say where
he going.
II is not probable that goes forth either a sadder
man Judged by his happy. almost jocular expression
OF countenancc and general air of uncoudcd happiness
when Tribune reporter talked with HIM. or "A much
wiser man. his opportunities for acquiring wisdom
have been somewhat limited and Mr.. Ives has i'm
proved them chiefly 1t is said by sundry games OF
draw poker in the chaplain's library
In fact. an impression prevails that the brilliant
young stooluggler has not devoted much Of his time
10 meditation Of "a religious character and that he has
not been obliged TO undergo many of the hardships
usually attendant confinement in prison house
on the contrary il Is the pubc's conviction that Mr.
Ives has toasted and drunk and INDUCED I'm card play
ing for money ana other amu,cmcnts TO his hearts
content during his incarceration under Mr.. Heating,
and his has been quoted another instance Of
the corruptng power of i'll gotten :" doodle"
Before taklnx with Mr.. Ives yesterday, Trb-
unc reporter casually inquired Of the keeper who adj
United him whether Mr.. Ives and his friends were
permitted 10 gamble with cards for money.
NO. sir he replied.
We don't allow gambling. and have never seen
any. They sometimes play cards. but Mr. Ives pro
fcrs ckeammon. We never interfere with them, but
have caught Of the prisoners IN the poor
corridor pitching pennies, and sometimes playing
cards for small stakes, and have always put stop
10 IT, Mr.. Ives pays SO week for hi, board lie
eats at Warcns table. We allow beer. table beer.
to be served. Oh. man with money can get plenty
% eat here and don't bcsrudsc little visiting
from his friends but there no dcvry going here
~, f.ii.. ,b mai
the conversation by saying that it contrary to his
custom to permit himself to be interviewed" hy
members of The press. u have been mi-repro
scented and abused until have no patience with
the papers" he said. They have sad ! gimhlcd
and cheated cards here in the jail. and that
have had spirou, liquors to drink AT meal.
don't for cards and play very seldom indeed. and
never for money while as 10 liquor. have had none
at all since | have been here In the prison. The
LIQUID took at my meals bottle Of medicine. tina.
stood beside my plate. from which took teaspoon
ul after the meal over. Liquor is not sold or
served here. There a time before Mr.. Heating
became Warden, when there VA, regular licensed
bar upstairs. and drinks were sold the same It,
in u saloon, but that time i. passed. Then they
said I looked If had not rcpcncd. What did l
have TO repent Of
Mr. Ives sat back in his chair and smiled. with
that peculiar smile Of his. that COMPRISING Of the
lips and drawing up Of the of the mouth. and
glasses. Observing his smile. his servant. bright
looking young negro, sitting In the corner with hi
eyes on his masters face. opened IA, lips ana
showed a row Of dazzling worries lie looked Ike
very happy darhcy.
That's Tom faithful Tom - said Mr.. I've. fol
lowing the reporters glance. lie la, been a. "N'
a prisoner hex a. | have he's run my crrand' and
attended 10 my wants with a dcvo,iOn that can bni
appreciate Ie'thinh- me- innocent. at any rate lie
Is happy that going ont of here
aren't you happy to get out. also
@Wcn. am not sorry u 90. but they have treated
,ne very nicely here, and have nothing 70 con"
plain Of
II wa, evidcn, from Mr. Ivc,s surroundings that
his liberty within Tie jail-eat's wa not m"ch re-
.tricted lie had walked out Of the keepers little
private Office when the reporter entered ana sat OUT
IN the reception room, near the entrance lHofc wa
air Of The dungeon cen in HE amc,p 90 ,,
cheerful and brightly Aghted room. WIN II, '"dnF
swept floor and big. AIRY Windows am ',' ,. n
nothing in VIZ. lves, appearance To- suggest una, lo
had angi-hcd during h.s confinement eA'ep' " S"S"'
palciic,s Of the itcc. J., -
80, my health has not suffered much l ne con Ed,
timed. have lost some iic>h ana some 'oIv p"t
/ am in prcttY good general health -
Here the reporter attempted 10 lead the ,ohvcTa
ton into other channel. nqulrins aDout VT, I've,
plans after leaving prison. ny ,ie Sonns m my
| affair. said that he had found no dincuy IA con
Quoting hi, business while III the lhil ms iflchu'
and ag.ni, having free acccs, 10 him AT all time,
during honr>." which i" explained meant III J" 80
AZ night for friends 81 the sell supporting Pilnpi'l'
and not merely from 10 a. 10 D. m no NINiioi'
/ admitted sunday" a. j. announced on u" IAN n"or
| mi, announcement. he explained. applied Only 70
! friends Of those prisoners who had been Obliged on
entering the jail - certify 10 their lnp'cihi"'i,f
which ! could not do he said. with a confidential
| smile. fortunately having enough money TO pay my
| board bill ., 49,,
| He shook hands cordially at parting. with That
| warm hearty grasp and cordial open manner maj
phrcnoogists assert is sure Indication oi rdnkcss
| and opcnncs. Of disposition and honesty and up
| Tlchtncss OF character
CV.TREA TRER HOLLAND ARRESTED