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New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
CUDAFYS OFFER OF REWARD
BE WILL PAY $4,000 FOR ARREST OF
MEN TO WHOM HE PAID LIKE SUM
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUSE.1

Omaha, Neb.. Dec. 21.-Edward a. Cudahy'
rr to-day stated that he would pay S2ooVo LOT
the eapture OF the men who abducted MS son
Edward and secured 900 in gold from him as
a ransom Private detectives from Chicago went
20 work on the case to-day. Their only clew
was a copy of the letter found on the Cudahy
lawn, naming the conditions on which the Doy
would be returned. The original leIleF was ie
turned with the ransom
Young Cudahy to-day said that he thought the
letter demanding ransom was thrown into the
yard by his abductors before they left the
reighborhood Of his home. Statements that the
letter was signed Jack are declared to be IN
error, as IL is now said it bore no signature
The house used as a prison for the boy was
found this afternoon II is clear the plot was
deliberate one for the house was rented oy
stranger on December ,. and the kidnappers had
evidently been waiting since then for the chahc@
70 get their prisoner. TWO reporters TINS alleI-
noon discovered the house at No 3,O04 Grover
ST about four miles southwest of the city. The
evidence as TO the identity of the house was cor
roborated by young Cudahy, who appeared at
the time the reporters were making observations
with Chief of Police DoEahoe, Captain Hayes
Councilman Rurkley and Edward Cudahy, sr.
Miss Maud MunshaW, who lives with her par
ents at No. .4O4 Grover-st., first saw one of the
occupants Of the house about ten days ago. When
he came to her home and asked II she khe"
whether or not the house that was vacant ABOVE
on the hillside was rented She describes MIN
ss being about forty-hve years old, with black
hair and mustache, through which were sprln-
kaed a considerable number Of gray hairs. On
wednesday a heavy-set young man, light com
plexioned and with light mnstache aud ngnt
hair was seen 10 come out Of the house and go
70 the we'll and draw some water.
Beyond finding the house in which they were
before the kidnapping, tine pbaice have made no
progress looking to the capture of any Of the
outlaws. ' -
This afternoon an official Of the Omaha Ma
ticnaI Bank confirmed Mr.. Cudahys statement
that he had withdrawn from that institution the
$4,000 in gold, with which the latter states ne
paid the ransom 20 secure the return Of his son.
The reward offered by Mr. Cudahy has caused
those working on the case to redouble their ef-
forts, and Chief Donohue said tonight he felt
confident of locating part or all Of the men en-
gagged n the crime.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22

az the head of municipal affairs in this burgh. he
felt il 10 be his duty when the Social Progress
League offered him the nomination for Mayor 70
accept IL. =,
form each section of which starts of with the
words I'VE demand" in nice, large, black type,
which doesn't require specs TO read.
I'VE demand" says the platform, with eye TO
the fitness OF things. the abolition OF the sweating
system in all trades.
The wayfarng man, with the sweat trickling
down his face the thermometer marks 10 de-
grees above zero these days, will vote for Mr.
Mayes because he is hunorist. If for no other
reason.
The platform again takes the bull by the horns.
il were, and says:
I'VE demand the establishment OF municipal coal
yards drug stores and other municipal agencies az
greatly reduced prices.
Mr. Mayes's platform doesn't say anything about
free soda water and Scotch whiskey at the drug
stores but that may be an oversight.
I'VE demand" says the platform once more.
that the municipality acquire all the vacant lots
and lands within their boundaries for the purpose
OF erecting thereon comfortable homes to be let out
10 working people," etc.
What a comfort II will be to the man who is
''braced' by a homeless and penniless wanderer
these cold nights to be able TO call his attention
TO this plank in Mr.. Mayes's platform, and assure
him that il Mayes Is elected a year hence he may
have house OF his own with ten tons OF coal in
the cellar, with servant girl that won't take a
cent for her services. and with gas meter that
rolls UP a nice large charge against the rascally
gas companies every MONTH
II any unfortunate person out of job feels it in
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
MAYEs, TROUBLE DESTROYER.
VOTE FOR HIM FOR MAYOR ON THE SOCIAL
PROGRESS LEAGUES PLATFORM AND
YOU'LL NEVER KNOW PAIN.

Lorenzo Dow Mayes extends his compliments TO
the people of this metropolis, wishes them merry
Christmas and-ahemi-and furthermore wishes 10
inform the people that If they want to vote ror
candidate for Mayor who knows what's what
please to save their votes for him. The Social
Progress League of this city. with heasquarters
at No. $50 Nassau-st. has nominated MT. Mayes
for Mayor on a platform that is warranted not 20,
shrink in cold weather, and Mr. Mayes is feeling SO
happy the honor that he realy doesn heeu
any oyercoat 10 keep the cold away The Social
Progress League has 2S2 members, and when this
phalanx forms itself into hollow square and de-
ploys itself around New-York other Mayor making
organizations would better watch out.
Fv nominating Mr.. Mayes for Mayor now the
Social Progress League not only has done better
than getting in on the ground moor lit mas
iumped into the excavation. which comes before
there is any ground floor. Mr. Mayes is a native OF
Alabama where he was born hfty-three years ago.
Since 1895 he has had his rtveted on the Tam
many tiger and other animals outside the menas-
erie in Central Park and having noted the need OF
a strong mind full Of noble and progressive ideas
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
NAY BE BAND OF KIDrAPPERS.
SUSPICIOUS LETTER FOUND IN MILWAUKEE,
sTREETcAR-ANoTHER LETTER SENT
TO NEWSPAPER OFFICE.

Milwaukee Wis. Dec. A-Strsngely coincident
with the abduction and ransom Of Edward cudahy.
sr at Omaha. is a letter found few days ago in
Milwaukee streetcar. The letter was addressed to
William Stewart Chicago. and told Of plan TO
rob several residences Of Mlwaukee's wealthy citi-
and 10 abduct little girl The letter was
written with lesdpencil. evidently in disguised
hand and signed Jack" like the letters in the
CUdahy case. II turned over 10 the police,
WHO al the time looked upon il as the work OF
lunatIc. The day following this advertisement ap-
peared in The Milwaukee Journal:
Lost---Reward Of IS for the return Of letter ad-
dressed William Stewart Chicago, Ill. Address
letter 70 John Smith, Milwaukee, General Delivery.
Wis
The Journal also received a letter signed
Jack" in which the writer says he is the person
who lost the letter in the streetcar. and that he
advertised for il. He had been expelled, he said
from q desperate gang Of robbers and kidnappers
who are working in different parts of the coun-
Try. and he had determined TO inform against
them Then he told of a plan which had been ar
ranged 20 rob the Schanoein residence, abduct a
Ettle glrl and hold her for a ransom. Besides the
schandeins, he said, numerous other well known
persons. including Mayor Rose, Captain Pabst and
Charles Cihlein, hed been marked for visits from
no little girl a. the Schandein residence.
Chicago Dec. H-PThe finding of this letter
rather indicates that there might be some truth in
The theory that there is organized band Of kid
rappers al work throughout the country said
Chief Of Detectives Collerain to-day. THE Nil
%auEee authorities. however. have not eomrnuni-
SO The Chicago police viii certainly investigate the
matter thoroughly.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22

next at so O'Clock was fixed as the time ms ,s
~s.,Ss.-,o-v an6 Mr. Grant attempted 10 make
nrovssion for further adsournments. Mr. YORK toio
him thar this would be considered at the proper
tine. ,s
Fx-u.dge oleott was asked as he left the ouiiu,
ing whether g was iikeiy that Edward NJ. ShePal Ps
would take part in the prosecution MT & Snepare e
aid that he would take part in the case ~ne ras
BEGAN TO prosecute" said Mr.. Olcott, ~ - oHer
rha1lpht he was needed. Since / have gons SNsa 81
Ire case thoroughly have not felt ygsr,Hsa atber az
ses,f-r the CORPORATION Counsel 70 assign o.hea
eosr,sel The case as see il at present IS not 80
dScuit as to require MI shepards hep; az ao not rt
believe that am justified IN asking the Corpora-
ton Counsel 10 put the city 10 aaoitlonal eApelss
81 nresenf If 'fnd difficulties that DO not no"
Sc I viii ask Mr.. Shepard TO come in the case
.1Tf IS expected that the Commissioners VIII sit
aborr three hours day during the trial and cal
cuate 10 be able 10 get the evidence Tor the prose
rllfion entirely before the Commissioners IN nVe
Ss1s ~ Nr Grant does not upset my calculations.
FIe will be able 70 lengthen the Prosecutors case
by cross-exaraination If he desires TO 40 so.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
BIG DEHASD FOR BRIGHT, NEW HONEY

There were good many applicants yesterday at
the Sub-Treasury for Christmas naoney"-brisht
new gold eagles, half eagles and quarter eagles
fresh silver dollars and subsidiary coins and rus
tling. brand greenbaeks Of various Sd sAomi-
nations-the advance guard of the usual large
number OF persons desiring 70 exchangesthefr worn
and tarniShed money for the recent product of
the mint and the Government printing Office 10
be distributed Christmas gifts. The rush is az
pected to begin in earnest this morninz and tha
money chansers at the Sub Treasury look FOR long
lines at their windows on Monday. although that
day will oe virtually holiday in the financial
trict. The banks have been well supplied with tne
for IL from the Sub-Treasury direct. I- 6sh
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
WORK FOR PLATT AND ODELL.
IMPORTANT MATTERS TO COME BEFORE A
CONFERENCE OF LEADERS TO-DAY.

Senator Platt Governor-eect oden and State
Chairman Dunn will have busy day at Republican
headquarters to-day if they get through with all
the unsettled business which is up for disposal
Senator Platt got home from Washington at
O'Clock last night. He refused to see the news
paper men, He saw Louis F. Payn, State Chair
man Dunn, Senator krum and Jacob Schell Some
Of the things 10 be considered to-day will he.
The selection of successor TO General F. V
Greene, chairman of the Republican County Com
mittee 1t is expected that before the next chair
man is decided upon Senator Platt will confer with
number OF the district leaders Executive Chair
man William H Ten Eyck spoken of last
night as strong fsvorite for the place but he has
said over and over again that he does not want
H. The appropriate speech made by James W.
Ferry the temporary chairman, on Thursday night
mas made him one OF the favorites, too
The removal OF DR.. Peter NJ Wise State Lunacv
Commissioner, makes his successor an important
matter for discussion II is conceded that the rich,
KIND OF man is hard 10 find. settled practitioner
CT specialist OF prominence is not likely to take
a position that demands all his time It was said
last night that Governor-eIect Ode had f,,l,, rns
up his mind TO reappoint DR.. Wise. but that tbs
doctors summary removal by Governor Roosevelt
had upset that plan and caused Mr. Odel no little
embarrassment.
Picking out successor 10 Deputy Attornev-c.,
eral coyne is another item The apnointroen+ -,
go to Colonel William J. Youngs. Cove. nor Roose-
velt's secretary.
The receivership OF the Anglo American Mutpa,
Savings and Loan Association will, clairo tha :.
tentlon Of the conference Mr. odell's fellow towns
dr ah, Cagssin & joseph M Dickey, declined the place
uhder unusual circumstances Senator Plat go.
posea thaI Colonel w. J. Youngs was 10 be sp
to-day. OSt VI SAPianations
a SPEAKER Nixon viii be on hand to talk over with
~. fIatt ana Mr.. Odell his standing committaaa
lsi and some OF the features OF Mr. odell's nes zee
bvs tbs 20 me legislature will be ready for review
SEE ue leaders. Tne proposed New-York nojics
hs' nis' IN the best shape that ex-Justiee Cohen is
S aDe 70 put them in. will be laid before the con-
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
To the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: I take pleasure in herewith inclosing half
dozen votes, in behalf of my business associates
and myself for George Henry Sargent. one of the
leading hardware men OF the country, who is our
unanimous candidate, first choice for Mayor of
New-York
We know Mr.. Sargent and we know what he is
His name stands forth prominently. not only in
this community but wherever he is known as that
of one who is respected and honored, especially in
his chosen business field.
He is one of the strong men OF the time lie is
diligent and sturdy. and in his active business
career he has and firmly holds the confidence
tanned a strong foothold. He is also known and
hono:ed in banking and financial circles where
sterling integrity and innate honesty go hand in
hand with knowledge Of men and clear apprehen-
Mr. Sargent combines educational requirements
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
TRIBUNE POPULAR BALLOT.
3or Mayor Of Nsw-yOrk.


what his politics maybe Todd
shall both first and second choice
public
be published nd will treat a strictly confidential
all and
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
ONLY TWo LTgCHISGs N MIssIssIppr

Providence. La, Dec. I-Various rumors have
prevailed up and down the river relative TO the
iynching Of the negroes that took place at Arcadia
Miss, on TUESDAY. FOR the killing of a trading
boatman oy the name OF Thompson and his wife
ana child. As many seventeen negroes were
SAID 20 nave been brutally slaughtered BY the mob
AS tnere Is no telegraph or telephone station az
Arcadia II was impossible to verify this report To-
day, however, citizen from Arcadia. said: Three
negroes nave oeen captured, but only two have
been ynChed. after they had Confessed 10 the kin
ing OF Thompson. his wife and child
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22

has done for George Beeher ESQ., of Dorton
PIKE County KY Thirteen years was wounded by
ball passing through my lung have had bad cough al
1no ever since with shcress Of breath aud u
easy 70 take colo the slightest change of weather would
cause the cough 70 be so bad would have 10 sit in bed all
night Could not eat or sleep times: all down.
could not werS az all few months ago began using
feEcef Cosden Medical Discovery HaSe used
than two bottles and now can cat sleep and work and
fee like new man. cannot find words sufficiently
recommend Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery tel
the good II has done me-p
Dr. Perce's Common Sense Medical Adviser in
paper covers IS sent free receipt of II one-cent
stamps 70 pay expense Of mailing orLy. The book
has IooS pages and over 100 illustrations Address
- = z. PsEce, Buffalo, y. Y.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
M,LAUeHLrN NAY GO TO GRAND JURY.
IT Is THOUGHT DEPUTY CHIEF WILL
STRIKE AT CAPTAINS FRIENDLY
TO DEvERY.

1t is said that the January Grand Jury in Kings
County may investigate the official action OF sew
eral police captains in Brooklyn, with view 10
lndictiug them for neglect OF duty II is known
that Deputy Chief Mclaughlin has had seVerai
talks with District Attorney Clarke and the iatter
has admitted that they were in regard to ponce
business. ~, o,,o,,,,,
II Is believed that Deputy Chief MeIaugnnn
esn Ger even with Devery by furnishing eVloenSe
~ tbe District Attorney that some OF the Chief s
friends among the Brooklyn captains have oeen
ENGAGED In protecting poorooms, or, at least nave
conu.ved at their presence.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22

BELL TELEPHONE co. WINS BIG sUIr.
Boston, Dec. 21-JUstee Colt. in the United States
Circuit Court, to-day decided In favor OF the Amer
lean Bell Telephone Company IN the royalty suA
brought by the Western Union Telegraph Cor-
paEy. The Western Union sought 20 recover Ss-
0eOe0o rentals o. royalties under contract De-
tween il and the National Bell Telephone Com
pany. the defendants predecessor. made on No
vember 10, 1879. The case has been before the
courts since 1883. and was mainly based upon
claim Of 20 per cent Of the profits received by the
defendant IN return for the telephone business OF
the Western Union. which under the contract was
turned over to The telephone company.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22

and scholarly tastes with social charms and sue
cessful business nlethods-a combination whicn "
these days is altogether too rare. He Is presldent
of the Hardware Club of NeW-York, and as suciii
Is known and appreciated by members as wen
as by the professional men who belong 70 thas
the Harvard and University clubs, where ne con-
tinues his fellowship with men Of education and
literary attainments In his extensive business ne
is quick to learn, prompt to act, and his elaln 70
prominence is found in a Ions and suceesSlul Iaer-
camille career in this city of his adoption and love
He possesses sagacity, enterprise and knowleoee
OF human nature and strict honesty of purpose
Mr.. Sargent combines. in short, all the quahtle9
necessary for Mayor of New-Iork, ana
in that position he would fulfil in every respect tne
trust and confidence reposed in him by the people
Brooklyn, Dec. p. 1900. T. H. -.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22

y WIFI llS OOSlO. Sdso 10 q
young married man with a
wife and child TO care for
and g modest salary 70 sup
port them on. He c0nLaN't
90 West. Love and duty
tied him 10 his desk in the
city.
People don't have to travel
10 cure coughs or strengthen
weak lungs. DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery
cures obstinate, deep-seated
coughs. bronchitis, bleeding
Of the lungs, weakness, ema-
citation and other forms OF
disease which if neglected or
unskilfully treated terminate
fatally IN consumption.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22

sU-nder Miscellaneous grouped votes for
residents like David b HILL Mr. Lexow and Warner Mil
ier votes candidates like Richard Croker
others and votes for who have received less
than five in all.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
ADVISES DROPPING THE POLITICIANS

ADVISES DROPPING THE POLITICIANS
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: cast nay one vote for George Henry Sargent
Let's drop the politicians the professional office
holders the theorists. Let have a man VINO
will be Mayor in fact as in name; one VINO Is aoie
TO stand up for what he thinks is right
The closer you look at George H. Sargent the
more surely will you discern in him the ideal eandl-
date. l. L. W
Harlem Dec q. 1900
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
THE BUFFALO AT yEWpOB

iHE bCFfALO AT NEWPORT NEWS
Ne~port News, Va. Dec. p (speciaD.-The Buffalo
has finally arrived at Old Point from Neu,-vo-,'
laying been detained at the Capes by thie. 60
she WIZ take on several hundred seamen and sSi
-~s the Phipolnes Sunday A'S saii
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
go West.

Ranch it and rough il and you'll soon get nd of
that weak chest and that hacking cough" That
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
HAYORAL1Y CAMPAIGN, Tribune Office, Hsx-Tart.

his bones that he is likely 20 be overlooked By
Santa Claus this year it will be wei for him see
Mr.. Mayes and get a copy Of the Social Progress
Leagues platform AS soon he begins 20 read h
he will forget all about his hard luck
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
"BRACING"

= large number Of cadets were again examined
upon the general subject Of hazng customs at
West Point, but their evidence was practically
a repetition of that which has been already pub
lished. Some Of the first class men, displaying
less awe in the presence of the court than the
members of the lower classes. when on the stand
to-day were inclined TO defend the practice of
"bracing and other such .sciplinary measures.
II was their contention that these gentle "exer-
cises" contributed to the efficiency of the Acad-
/ my by teaching the cadets 10 obey orders
/ with precision and promptitude and by giving
| them an erect and military carriage. By each
one of the witnt sses II admitted that 'brac-
| ing' violation of the regulations of the
Academy. and was not enforced in the presence
| OF officers
Much of the evidence has gone to show that
| while there are plenty Of rules for the protec-
| tion OF the Junior cadets. the authorities have
! not conspicuousiy insisted upon those regula-
tions being obeyed The trend of some of the
| questions put TO the witnesses would seem to
| imply that the court may have some recommen-
| dations TO make in this respect 70 the War De-
| Dartment-
Denials Of administering pepper sauce to Booz
were made by all the first class men who testi-
| fed to-day, and with equal unanimity they de-
| clared that they had never seen the former
| cadet excessively hazed
Charles Burnett, president of the West Point
Young Meas Christian Association produced 3
letter received by him from the Rev. DR.. Alex
ander Allison. Of Bristol, Penn the pastor Of
the ehureh which Booz attended. IN the course
Of this letter Dr. Allison wrote:
II is my desire 10 say to you that your letter
IS continuation in not few particulars OF
my friend Oscars experience. Your surnrise
that Christian minister should make state
[nents ms OF a certain KIND cannot help. II is a
scai Iisslae s, Ministers duty 10 tell the truth
OF investigation will discover that no untenabie
position has been taken by Mr. Booz's friends
your letter is 10 me most interesting corn
nunleatlon IN the presence of the sweenine
ana J oineI kinds OF statements oy Colonel Mills.
He denies the haZng and the presenea of ta
hasco sauce at West Point You 40 MT W.,
aomlt poth' out endeavor 10 minimize the ef-
Lscts OF tfie tneoFy OF "exaggeration" etc I am
glad 70 have had your letter as II ts IilxaI,, 80
De heipfui TO US in more ways than one
II is understood that the court will adiourr
at noon-to-Iaorrow until the following wedras-
80
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nominations 10
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~ VIII write you what Doctor
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II is understood that the court will adjourn
at noon-to-raofrow until the following wednes-
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-09-17
MAS FEDERALEs

! Con gusto publicamos hoy la adhe
sion polltics que nos remite desde Qua
vanilla don Francisco Lagaro, republi
cano que fu6 en- las pasadas elecciones
J hoy enthusiastic correligionario nues
tro.
HI sef1er Lagaro es persona de pres
tigio en- los campos de GuayaniIla su
expontanea atiliaoion al Partido federal
ha sido bien aoogida por todos nuestros
amigos de a4uel pueblo.
He aquf la carta que nos dirige
uuayanilla Septiembre Is de 1900.
Sr. Director de LA DEMocRACIA.
DistinguIdo se1or mfo I'm las pa
sadas elecciones trabsj6 Y vote por el
partido republicano impulsado por Ia
creencia que abrigaba entonces de que
Ell tai partido defendfa loe intereses del
pats y Las libertades regionaIes.
Observando hoy los prooedimientos
adoptados por dIcha colectividad, be
llegado q oonvencerme del gran error en-
que me hallaba, 10 cual lamento pro-
fundamerte, y rectifcando de buena f8
mi conduota pasada, me declare atilisdo
del Partido federal, dnico que en- Puer
to Rico lucha con empeno PATRIOTS.
mo por adquirir Ell bienestar de todos
sus hljos.
De usted alto. y q. s. q. b. s. m,
francisco Latgar0.