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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25
CLERK C RWIN'S BOOKS.
Warden Sage OF Sing Sing Prison Says
NothinE Wrong Has Been Found.

Warden Sage OF Sing Sing Prison denied yes
terday that there was any reason for believing
that Edward Corwin. the financial clerk OF the
prison. was q defaulter for SIS. 1000 or any other
sum.
Ten days ago Corwin sent down word from his
home at Newburgh that, owing to n heavy cold.
he would not be ut his Office. He has not been
on duty since. and his absence gave rise to a
rumor that he had defau!ted. 4 representative
from the state Comptroller's office began an in.
vestiGation OF his books some days ago.
Corwin has been financial clerk of the prison
three years. Unlike the Warden and other
officers OF tho prison. he holds his place by
appointment of the State Comptroller. who also
exercises n supervision of his accounts. He Is
under $4,000 bonds.
"Sinre Mr.. Corwin was taken q OK. Warden
Sage said, "a representative Of mine has visited
his house daily and has found him very III. The
examination at present being made, is in COM
been here Mt this time in years past, and has
assisted in the examination. Nothing wrong
has been found in Mr.. CorwIn's books, and we
do not expect to find anything Of that SORT"
The examination OF the books will not be
finished for several days.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25
FOREIGN rApERs SEIZED.
Post Once \ Authorities Take Them Becaus,
They Advertise Lotteries.

Post omce a Authorities Take Them Because
They Advertise Lotteries.
The Post Office authorities OF this city have
lately been making extensive seizures OF foreign
papers that contain lottery advertisements
Scarcely any European mail comes that some
of the newspapers in it are not seized. This
goes on to a greater or less extent throughout
the year, but at holiday time the greatest num-
Der is seized. The papers are chiefly from
Sweden, Germany. and Holland. and the lot,er-
les ad vertised In display type are those author
lied by the respective Governments OF those
countries. These papers are addressed almost
wholly to the east side. especially to the cafes
and coffee houses.
In the Office of Superintendent Chase Of the
Bureau OF Inquiry there were yesterday several
hundred confscated papers that had arrived In
the last Continental mail. Among them werc
the Nleure " insch0tfr Courdnt aud Teendrmmcr
C0urdHt from Holland. the JdIcyd0rfsr Z,iiunJ
and bar /eitung from Germany, and the 4 ftOr-
btddet from STOCK holm. Last week q similarly
large seizure was made.
AS is well known, IL Is contrary to the law TO
transmit through the mails lottery tickets or
al v~ertisements. The publishers OF these papers
have been warned OF this fact many times, but
they do not seem to heed II. The Post Office
authorities have been unable to stop the trans
mission o: lottery tickets and advertisements In
sealed letters. As the law allows tho Inspection
of unsealed packages only, Papers thus seized
are forwarded to Washington and thence re.
turned TO the publishers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25
RENO'S C H AT WORK.
PRELIMINAR RI TRIAL OF THE
BRIDGE PASSENG Err ELEVATOR.

Chier EnRincer Martha md Some or tho
Trustees Inspect the Moving Stairway
and Are Greatly Pleased with Its
work-How the Machine Is Operated.
The Reno inclined elevator or moving stair
way was put into experimental use on the bridge
for half an hour or so yesterday for the edihca-
ton OF the bridge officials, and It proved to be
very pleasing to them. It is the small expert
mental machine which was operated for two
weeks last summer at Coney Island. In that
time 1t carried $4,000 persons or moro without
accident. This machine is built for making a
lift of only about seven feet. aud as this is only
about one-half the height OF a bridge story, the
place chosen for its operation Is that furthest to
the eastward on the right-hand side of the
lower floor OF the bridge entrance. The elevator
stands there just to the right Of the regular
stairway and will land Its passengers right be-
side those who walk up these stairs. As tho
passengers will then have to walk up the next
half flight OF steps, the new elevator will not be
able to add much, II anything, to the bridge &C
commodations, but ought to show whether 1t
can be relied upon for regular and satisfactory
service.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25
FASTER sUCCI IN HOSPITAL.
Said to Have Gone Mad After an Exhibit
tion Fast In Paris.

tion Fast In Paris.
Giovanni SuccI. the Italian faster, according to
a despatch from Paris, went mad on Wednesday
night after he had finished O fast, and was taken
to a hospital. Succi. while not 80 well known
In this country as Dr.. Tanner. the first of the
hippodrome ~fRsters. has gained in Europe con-
siderable fame and made money by his fasting
exhibitions. And although considerable skep-
ticism as TO the good faith Of his exhibition vas
expressed In this country at the time of his fast
in this city in 1890. he never failed to draw
crowds on the other side of the water.
Sncci was born In Cesenutico. Italy, about
forty years ago. His father was a sailor, and
Succi sailed with him for some years, and then
was sent to school and college. After gradua-
1t WAS while he was in Africa. as he alleges,
that he found the secret OF u wonderful elixir"
which would keep him In strength during a
long fast. He tried fasting in Africa as a
with Ills elixir" most beneficial. When he
returned TO Europe. In 1856 he began at once to
give exhibitions Uf his power to abstain from
food. His first fast was at Forll, Italy, 10 the
spring of 1886. when he tasted fourteen days.
In August OF the same year he tasted thirty
tinental cities giving exhibitions. To show the
potency of his elixir" he gave exhibitions Of
fencing. boxing. running. aud riding throughout
his fasts; even 70 the last day. His first exhibit
Royal Aquarium. In the fall of the same year
he came to this country, and tasted from Nov.
@ to Dec. 81 ut Roster & Balls. As has been
said, many thought that his assistants fed him
on the sly and that his fast was not genuine.
After no left. New York he went into dime
museums, making as high as $500 a week.
For the last few years he has been giving e1hi-
billions in Europe.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25
GIFTS TO CnURT CLERKS.
A Diamond L.Ock~t To Col. Theodore Har
ntOn-A Joker's Checks.

A L.Oek~t {" Col. Theodore Ham,
nton-A Joker's Checks.
A variety of Christmas boxes were given in
the higher courts yesterday. Col. Theodore
Hamilton. secretary of Justice Mccarthy, re.
ceived a gold locket inlaid with diamonds, max
ing the initials of his name. from the other en-
ployees or the court. the salary of Ambrose
o. Mccall, Clerk of Special Term, Part l.. was
raised by the Judges OF tho Appellate Division
from $1,000 to 81. 800. and the same Judges
appointed S. j. Ferguson clerk for the new
Trial Term. Part XlI.-salary, So. 900.
Some practical joker sent around by messen-
ger boys a'lot OF checks which were apparently
drawn by lawyers for whom the clerks had done
various little favors during the year. Tho
checks were quickly slowed away with as much
care as II they had been of legal tender. One of
tho clerks was badgered by som of those In
the secret until. in desperation, he took them to
a neiRhbOrinR cafe to treat. The whole Affair
was explained when the check was offered in
payment. Many threats of retaliation were
made when the Joke got out by the other reclpi-
ents OF checks.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25
CROOKED MEN IN ARMoR.
O.H.P p. Reimout Tells why Tie wouldn'tF ay
Gilman, EHpenpes- LnMault Over RaR.

Lehman's Expenses Lnwsuit Over 086.
The suit of A. Kohler g. Co. against Oliver H..
p. Belmont for S35. the travelling expenses of
Otto Lehman. an Italian artist, employed by
Kohler & Co. to set up some antique armor In
Mr.. Belmohts Newport house. was tried In the
Third District Civil Court yesterday. Mr.. Bel
mont refuses to pay the bill on principle. and
kohler e. Co. arc trying to collect 1t on princi-
pie.
Mr.. Belmont and Lehman. the artist. were the
contending witnesses. Lehman, appearing as
plaintiff, came first on the stand. He said he
had mounted the armor In Mr.. Belmonts city
home. and had dono II so well that Mr.. Belmont
had thanked him ana had told him he would
have him reset It In Newport when he got back
from Europe. When Mr.. Belmont got back
from Europe Lehman got a telegram summon
ing him to Newport to do the work. He was TO
get q dollar an hour. He had unpacked the
armor and had made one figure complete when
Mr., Belmont arrived, and Immediately found
fault with the work
to be treated like a schoolboy; that II any cor
rection WAS to be made lie should treat me In a
E%entlemanly, way. After that / asked him
IN, u he vented Nnts me to continue the work. and he
When he was cross.examined an effort was
made to show that Lehman had intended to
make n long lob of setting UP the armor. when,
in fact. the work could have been quickly done.
When Mr.. Belmont took the stand he ad-
mitted that he had had his secretary telegraph
to New York for Artist Lehman. and that he
had agreed 10 nay 81 an hour for setting up tho
armor. He said no saw the first figure put up
and II was crooked. lie had pointed out the
fact to Lehman, and the artist had claimed not
to see the fault
"When he so pretended ! said that he was
either a fool or a swindler. Then Lehman threw
q tool that he had in his hand to the floor and
said that II | didn't like his work he would go
away. So | said Very we'll: go away which
he did"
Mr.. Belmont also said that Lehman "daw-
died" over his work and sometimes STAYED
away. 80 much so,' he said. THAT l had TO
pay list"
When Mr.. Belmont was asked whether he had
paid Lehman any thing rs CONT per sation for his
trip to Newport. he answered that he had not.
except In overcharges on the last bill. That
covers It," He said that he was not trying in
this case to get even for the overcharges.
The Justice took the papers in the case and
reserved his decision.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25

The Calumet state Bank mt Hue island
Suspends.

CHICAGO. Dec. GA continued run of two
days upon the Calumet State Bank at Blue
Island, H., forced the officers to close its doors
to-day. Shortly after noon an assignment was
made by the bank In the County Court. the as
signee heing Melville G. Games, the Vice. PresI-
dent. The deed Of assignment gives the assets
rs $S7 900 80 and the Liabilities as S,s, 900.
The officers attribute the immediate cause OF
comparatively speaking, was drawn out. The
deposits amount TO about S5O. coo. and the AS
sets consist largely of securities Of debatable
value.
The bank Is owned by a stock company. has q
capital stock of S25, 900, and In eight years old.
Until last May w. A. Ray was. President and
w. {: Press the main stOckholder. The pres
ent officials allege that the old management
nearly wrecked the institution by bad manage
ment and reckless loaninc of money on Lad Sc.
%curities. The present officers are: Il. g. Bugart,
President; Nj. g.. Enmus. Vice President, and
w. b. Brayton. cashier. The scene around the
bank building to-day was a turbulent one. and u
TO the crowd of clamoring depositors.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25
Farmer Killed by Robbers.

M~ILLIsGppS. Mich, Dec. 24.-James Brown,
,,cd as. u farmer living one and a half miles
west of this place. Was called to his door at 8
o'clock last night by two men. They asked for
a drink of water and followed tho farmer into
tie house and began quarrelling with him. one
OF them shooting hin IN The ieil side. Brown
Known Was knocked down and also chloro-
frrIucI. The house was ransHCked. but no
money found. 4 son who reached tho house
before the robbers left was fired al, and then
ne men made their escape. Mr.. Brown died
this Afternoon from his wound.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25
TROLLEY CARS IN CoL1IsIov.
A hOtorman Badly Hurt at Brookiyn's
Dead Mans Curve.

A trolley car on the West End division Of tho
Nassau Electric Railroad, in Brooklyn, got on
tko wrong track about $3.50 O'Clock yesterday
morning on the trip to Coney Island, owing to
the snow blockade. On reaching the curve at
the West Meadows, a short distance to the
north OF the Coney Island Greek. which is known
as Dead Mans Curve" another car ON the
way from Coney Island suddenly doomed up.
Motorman Thomas Cassidy. who had charge
OF the latter, stuck to his post. after using every
llsion. Cassidy was tightly Tanned between
the broken dashboard and front door of his car,
and several moments elapsed before he was
extricated. lie was badly cut and bruised.
Motorman Patrick Donohue of the other car
Jumped on In time to save himself. The pas
none OF them was injured. Travel on the line
accident. ~
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25
smith

Miss Aneta, daughter OF former State sena-
tor and Mrs. Edward Hawkins OF Jamesport.
L.. l., and a sister-in-law of elect
Joseph NJ. Belford, was married to DR.. Walter
d.. Smith of Riverhead yesterday at Janesport,
Archdeacon Robert Weeks oficiated. Miss
Clara Strong Tuthill, q cousin of the bride. was
maid ~ honor and Miss. .Angeline Woodruff
brid es maids. Harold b. Smith. a brother of the
bridegroom. WAS best man, and the ushers
We're Aubrey Smith of Brooklyn and Raiman
Petty, son OF Surrogate Petty OF Riverhead.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25
4 ram OF co1xERs CONVICTED.
Dr. Sands, After Sentence. Calls Special
Agent BagG n PerJurer.

TRENTON. n. j.. Dec. "4.-Dr. George Sands
and Mrs. Mary Knapp were this afternoon found
guilty of passing counterfeit money, and OF hav-
Ing counterfeit money in their possession. by the
jury in the United States District Court. The
argument of the defence was that the crime of
Sands. II any, had been committed outside Of
New Jersey. When the verdict was announced,
Mrs. Knapp said TO her counsel: We'll, we'll
have 10 take our pill, even II it Is not sugar
coated"
Later there was a little scene between Sands
and Special Agent Bagg. As BagR was passing
Sands. the latter said in an undertone: "Bagg,
you're "A damned perjurer."
"Why what do you mean ?" inquired Bagg.
You swore on the witness stand that you
showed me That confession after IL was written
out. You, know you lied, and you ought To be
sent TO hell"
Judge Kirk patrick interrupted the converse
ton by proceeding with business before the
court. He did not hear the dialogue.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25

FUHTHb.
IS Misslssippi. from New York for London, pssssa
Beachy Head.
IS Menemsha. from New York for Bristol. passed
Brow Head.
IS Croft, from New York for Dundee, passed
Dunnet Head.
IS Kaiser Wilhelm H.. from Genoa for New York,
passed 81. Michaels.
So Alesia, from Marseilles for New York. passed
Gibraltar.
SIS Edam. from New York for Amsterdam. passed
Prawlc Point
So Lyeii, from Fiume for New York. passed Glib
raltar.
IS wilkommen. from New York for Flushing,
passed Prawle Point.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25
s,raus Goal Depots to ne Reopeusa.

Nathan Straus will reopen his coal deuots to.
morrow in the usual places-Third street and
East River and Fifty'Second street aud North
River. Thirty pounds OF coal will be sold for
hve cents, the same as last year. although tho
wholesnle price Is mu"h higher now. There are
for those who send after or come and take IL
away. Amy doctor practising among the destl-
tute can write an order on a prescription blank
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25
A Homeless. Maa Frozen to Death.

Joseph Wolf, As years old, no home. was found
freezing to death yesterday morning in q snow
bank at Tonnele avenue and the county road,
Jersey City. He was taken to the Webster
avenue police station and an ambulance was
from the hospital, but Wolf died
doing chores In saloons. and he was paid for his
services in food and drinks.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25
MI
EADLEsTON-POsT.-At ST. Bartho

ST. Bartholomew
Churcn. on Tuesday. Dec. 22. 1895. by the Row.
David II. Greer. assisted by Dr.. Mailer Of SC.
Georges. Flushing, L. J.. Alice Lee. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Al:red seton Post. to Henry c. Bcadleston
JOHSSOS-wA REN.-on Dee. ~. 1926, Bee.
sic May Warren of Mid iletowu. Del. to y. p.
Banks johnson OF Nyack. n. Y.
W. KFIELD.-At st. Georges Rec
tory. on Wednesday. 23i Inst. Elizabeth B. War.
neld to Geo. 7. Knight. by Dr.. laiHstord. No cards.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25
Capt. Schultz. Marrow. Escape.

A big crane at Pier A fell yesterday. with the
police launch it was hauling out of the water
for repairs. A damage of $3.50 was done to tho
Capt. Schultz Of the HarbOr SQUAD narrowly
escaped being crushed by the heavy arm of the
crane, which struck the brIm OF his cay, knock
ing IL over his eyes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25
business Nntirfs.

Mrs. Winal"w's Soothing Syrup for children
%tepthing; Sottrns III" gums. reduces Inflammation. al
lays pain. cures wind cole, diarrhpa. .ic. u bottle.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25

SIS Spree, from New York., at southampton.
So isleworth. from New York. at Dartmouth.
IS Schi dam. from New York, ut Amsterdam.
IS Vera, from New York. at Genoa.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25

IS Argyll. warl, Yokohama Sept 10.
IS hlsatla, s ain, LeRhorn Nov. "a.
IS Werkendam. Ponsen, Rotterdam Dec. 10
SIS Asturia, keesslng, Hamburg Dec. ..
IS Antilia, Hord. Nassau Dec. ~.
So Carl bee, Mckay, BarUadoes Dec. 10.
IS kiuston, Robinson. Liverpool Dec. T.
Ss Holg uin, Dalh. Port Maria.
6s lruQuois. kcmble. Jacksonville.
Bs Old Dom Mon. b akeman.
ss Micmav, Mrikle, Swanse Dec. 4.
IS Roanoke, Boaz. Nor Ok.
Bark Kinnovato. sanguinett. Aiexandretta
tkor later arrivals see Flrst Page.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25
Zero Weather Up the State.

They had zero weather up the State yesterday
morning. AT Saranac Lake the mercury
drop,ed to 130 below zero and at Fulton Chain
to lss below. In Troy 1t was 50 below, in Utica
81 below and In Watertown To- below.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25
Marine INTELLIGENCE.

IMMATURE ALMAsAc-rHIs DAT.
Sun rises. -. 72s sun sets. t3a Moon rises. 10 -
HIGH wATER-THIs DAY.
Sandy Hook.l 90 Gov. Island. IL 10 He'll Gate. 1oD
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25
Acligious 4utires.

ItOME TO ST, BARTHOLOhEW'S RESCUE mis-.
Y 81 :, 42d st, Tnird av, Friday lChrlstmasJ night,
MIS- MrAt Major Brown. and Col. Hudley, who lsads
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25

SIS Aller. from Bremen for New York.
SIS Jane kelsali. from Licata for New York.
IS Victoria, from Aigiers for New York.
IS Pho nicla. from Ham rurR for New York
IS Cambria, from 81 IL. dis for New York.
rs Ludwig. from Pc arth for New YORK.
SIS Stuttgart, from Bremen for New York.
IS Michigan, from London for New York.
S. Beacon LiRLt t, from halifax for New York.
s. Georgia. from Liverpool for New York.
IS Man.to, O. from London for New York.
SIS Ludgate Hill. from London for New York
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25
Aleu- CIVILIZATIONS.

NEW French Method. 1899 specimen poSspSd1Os4
LTengh instruction.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-25

and Broad
Warren and Broadway.
Thirty.secVnd and Broad way.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-07-30
Perils Of Q Joke In Germany.

This story illustrates the perils Of
practical joking in Germany: Eighteen
months ago four gentlemen Of leisure
from the Rhine country went to the kir-
mess in Bullay. They rode about with
a cabby and drank wine until they were
overtaken by the conditions Of mind
and body which accompany these per.
formances at German festivals Then
they began to dispute with the cabman
as to the weight Of his horse and cab.
Eventually they offered him so pfen-
nigs-or about 10 cents-a pound for the
whole equipage. He accepted the offer.
The horse and cab went on the scales
and registered 8, 900 pounds. The whole
outfit was worth about SIS, so the cab
man fastened to surrender 1t and de-
mand his ~ cents pound, or 1850 in
all. The four gentlemen Of leisure then
protested that it was all mistake, o
joke, in fact, and they couldn't think Of
paying $500 for $75 equipage. They
went away, but the cabman sent horse
and cab after them by express c. o. D.
When the four gentlemen Of leisure
refused to follow the practical part Of
the joke farther, the cabman sued them.
He carried on the case from court to
court in response to their appeals from
each successive decision in his favor, and
two weeks ago obtained the final judy
ment in his favor from the high court Of
justice in Coblenz. The costs meantime
had risen to $40, so the four gentlemen
Of leisure were ordered by the court to
pay 5000, all told. That is the total cost
of the practical joke about the cabman's
s75 outfit, excepting the private retain
ers which, for the defense Of the four
jokers through the steady legal fight Of
q year and a half, are said to amount to
about 5000 more. The Bullay cabman
has bought pair and victoria and has
gone to Berlin to carry metz with titles
and spurs on their boots.-New York
Sun
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-07-30
Notice.

All persons are hereby notified that
the provisions OF sections l and >, OF or
dinance No. 90, must be observed, as
persons violating the same will be pun
ished as provided in Sec. OF said ordi-
nance, which is fine OF not less than IS
nor more than SO. The sections follow !:
SECTION l. 1t shall be, and it is hereby
declared to be unlawful for any person to
ride and operate vehicles known as We
locipedes, and other like vehicles, in and
upon certain sidewalks within the city
limits OF the city OF Aberdeen within the
territory in this section hereinafter speci
fed, to-wit: upon the sidewalks OF f
street between the Chehalis river and the
alley between Heron andWishkah streets,
and upon the sidewalks of Heron street
between the bridge over the Wishkah
river and | street, and upon the side
walks OF streets intersecting sal + and
Heron streets within the above-named
limitations between said last two named
streets and the alleys next adjacent
thereto and running parallel herewith.
SEC. .. 1t shall be the duty OF every
person riding and operating 4 velocipede
or other Ike vehicle upon any OF the SIDE
walks within the city OF Aberdeen, 10
have attached to such vehicle an alarm
bell, and it shall be the duty OF every
such person so riding to ring such bell at
any time when they are approaching any
person or persons upon such sidewalk
when the person 50 ridingis within twen-
ty feet OF a person or persons so being up
on such sidewalk but this section shall
not be construed as licensing any person
to ride and operate any such vehicle with
in the territory limited and named in
section one OF this ordinance.
s. X. BowEs, City Marshal.