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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-16
$50. 200 BRIBE MONEY IN A GRIP.
Testimony About the Grand Rapids Scandal
Taken In This CITY.

Testimony was taken yesterday at the
office Of Edgar A. Fellows, notary public,
81 Park row, in connection with criminal
actions brought in the Supreme Court Of
Michigan against George X. Perry, ex-
Mayor OF Grand Rapids, and George r.
Nichols, an attorney Of that city.
Perry Is accused OF accepting a SIS, 500
bride in connection with the Grand Rapids
water scandal In 1901, while Mayor Of the
city, and Is being brought to trial as the
result of the confession Of Lent A. Sails
bury the ex-City Attorney Of Grand Rapids
who has served a two years sentence in the
penitentiary. Nichols who was one Of tho
eight lawyers in Salisbury's defence Is un-
der indictment for perjury as the result Of the
testimony OF Frederick H. German, broker,
OF 23s Fifth avenue. this citv. German
organized the syndicate that was 10 secure
the s. 600 900 waterworks contract upon
the payment of 100000. Mr.. Garman
exposed the whole deal in 1901.
Assistant District Attorney Charles E.
Ward Of Grand Rapids, for the prosecution,
and II. A. Ellis Of Ionia. for the defence.
examined witnesses called by the defence
yesterday.
The chief witness was James Martin OF
Paris. KY, who declared that Garnan
appealed to him in this city for loan
OF 81 600 to aid in pushing the Grand Rapids
deal, promising to pay him $1,000 In sd-
dition to the loan as soon as the thing went
through. The defence, hopes by this story
to impeach Garrnan's evidence: j. E.
Kennedy OF Grand Rapids testified that
Salisbury came to him when the exposure
Of the bride taking was about to be made.
and handed him valise containing $50, 900.
which he was to take to Chicago and leave
In a room in the Grand Pacific Hotel. He
understood that q prominent Omaha con-
tractor, who had originally paid the money
to Salisbury, was to call for 1t there.
when I reached Chicago" said Ken
nedy, Il learned that the exposure had
been made and that Salisbury was under
arrest. / knew that I was followed by
detectives, 80 / left the valise at the ap-
pointed place and saw nothing more OF it..
Mr.. Garman told this story to Sun re-
porter of his part In the waterworks scandal:
Grand Rapids proposed to build a water
works plant on the shore OF Lake Michigan.
I was approached by certain city officials
and told that the contract for the s. ,000, 900
waterworks system would be turned over
to me for slOo,oo0. was in place to raise
the money so ] accepted.
After ! had put the 500 900 bribe in a
vault In the First National Bank Of Grand
Rapids, and turned the key over TO tiie
cashier, found that needed 81 900 more
for payment to certain Grand Rapids peo-
pie had little trouble getting II, but
finally / went to Mr.. Martin, and after eI-
planning exactly what / wanted 1t for, Sc
cured the sum from him.
an short time l was informed that the
city officials could secure more than tl00, Go0
for the contract elsewhere. ] was unable
to raise another cent, and when | finally
learned the full extent OF the crooked
dealings OF the boodlers ] exposed the
whole scheme.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-16
LETTERS MIG FARO PLAY.
Lost 852 900 Before His Luck Turned
QUIT "a, 900 winner.

SHERIDAN, Wyo.. Sept 1a-Joe Letter.
the Chicago millionaire, and one OF the
proprietors Of the big U Cross cattle outfit
near Clearmont, came up from the ranch
last night. Shortly after midnight he
dropped into Fred Iittleton's saloon and
began playing faro.
There 10 no limit to the game there, and
Letter was soon deep In the play. Bets Of
IS 900 were made and lost on single card
until the Chicago millionaire was $4,000
to the bad. Fred Lttleton was in the
dealers chair, and both he and Letter were
cool and would laugh when thousands
changed hands on single turn.
Word went around the town that plung.
ing was on, and soon an excited crowd
was watching the play. Then the luck
began to turn, and when the game broke
up at 4 O'Clock this morning Letter was
the winner by a 900.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-16
and Mr.. sheehan had preceded him by

and Mr.. Sheehan had preceded him by
fifteen minutes.
Visitors to the candidate did not have an
easy time. 1t was said yesterday that
friend Of Judge Parker had spent two days
canvassing New York hotels striving to
find one where callers could come and 20
unseen and uninterrupted. He chose the
Hotel Astor because OF it's basement en-
frances and numerous elevators and cor
rdors.
This was wise friend. The King OF
Timbuctoo could have called on the can
didate and got away without public notice.
The elevators did not stop at the fifth floor,
except on presentation Of credentials.
Judge Parker's meals were served in one
of his four rooms. Visitors we're not re-
ceived unless they had appointments
Perry Belmont called and had to wait an
hour. His brother August did not have
to wait, Neither did Senator Patrick
Henry McCarren.
What about Mr.. Hills call on Mr.. Je-
rome?" was asked of Senator McCarren
after he came downstairs.
did Hill call on Jerome?" inquired the
Senator. Maybe he's been indicted"
1t was understood that John Sharp
Williams was asked to devote his speech
making ability to this State during the
campaign. 1t is evident that the Parker
managers are getting worried about the
situation in New York and that they are
preparing for grand splurge il they can
make it.
There was one prime mystery. This
was the disappearance of Judge Parker
from the hotel between 8 and 10 o'clock
last night. He went unobserved, and re-
turned to his rooms the same way. There
was a rumor that he had gone to the Man
haitian Club for a conference, but this was
denied. 1t was said. semi officially, that
he went for a drive. Whether he went
alone was not stated.
At 10 o'clock last night Judge Parker
retired. He will have lot Of conferences
to-day, and probably will return to Esopus
at $50 P. NJ, by train.
Judge Parker will receive delegation OF
the visiting bankers at o'clock this after
noon. Many Of them have expressed
desire to see him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-16
PANAMA GIVES UP ABSCONDER.
Turns Over to Minister Barrett Man 40.
cused OF Robblng Chicago Bank.

Special Gable Despotch TO THE Sun.
PANAMA. Sept 16.-Herman E. Haas,
who is charged with the embezzlement OF
$50. 600 from the Corn Exchange National
Bank Of Chicago, was arrested yesterday
at Colon upon information furnished by
John Barrett, the American Minister.
Haas was identified to-day by Mr.. Bar
rett through papers found in his possession
and a description that had been cabled
from the United States. Haas has been
living for several months on the Isthmus
and thought himself safe because no ex-
tradition treaty between Panama and the
United States has been ratified Mr. Bar
rett asked Panama, as an act of International
comfy, to surrender Haas. and the Gov
eminent consented.
Chief OF Police arrange assisted Mr..
Barrett in locating Haas, who was passing
under the name Of Frank Edwar ds He
had $500 in handbag. He is held In
Panama awaiting the orders Of Mr.. Barrett.
CHICAGO, Sept 15.-Herrn an E. Haas
was auditor OF the Corn Exchange Ma
tional Bank. Last May prettily dressed
woman entered the institution with horse
whip under her long cloak looking for
him. She was turned away by the bank
policeman, but returned several times.
few weeks after her last visit Haas
asked for a vacation. He was told he
could have it and the day before IL was
supposed to begin he disappeared. When
his accounts were examined a shortage Of
ST 400 was discovered.
After his fight investigation showed the
cause Of the fall Of one OF the most trusted
employees OF the bank. The woman with
the horsewhip was Mile. Mile De Leon,
music hall dancer. She gave up the stage
on the request OF the bank auditor, think
ing him a single man. Then his wife and
two children put in their appearance, and
Haas left the city. He was bonded for
$4,000 by the City Trust and Safe Deposit
Company Of Philadelphia, which has pushed
the search for him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-16
TIBETANS FREE PRISONERS.
Those ia He'd for Political Reasons Released
when British Set the Example.
.SpfefnI Cable Dssposoh TO THE SUN

LONDON, Sept. ia despatch from
Lhnsa says that the British on Sept. 8 re-
leased their seventy-six Tibetan prisoners
and presented to each OF them Ave rupees.
This caused the Tibetans the utmost graft
fcation and they indulged in the oldest
gestioulations Of joy, including the putting
out OF their tongues.
The Tibetans also released the political
prisoners whom they had thrown into jail
for assisting the British on various oc-
casions. Some Of these prisoners had been
incarcerated since 1883
One aged and tottering man was chained
in a dungeon for twenty years. He had
gone blind and refused to believe that
he was free. He thought that he had been
ordered to undergo torture again.
The British discovered that a secret
tribunal resembling the Spanish Inquisi-
ton exists in Lhasa and that political
offenders are tortured in the same man
ner az prevailed in medievsl times in
Europe.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-16
MERCHANT and THE PONIES.
THEIR SUMMERING TOGETHER
COST JUST seq, 800.
His Books Wouldn't Balance on the Credit
Side, and the Horses He Backed
wouldn't Run-One That Did. Dig
quaiined-Pm Through Now, Says He.


Charles I, Lightstone, who was woollen
merchant at 115 Greene street until he went
into bankruptcy on Aug. Is, lost t22 500
playing the races in the spring and sum
mer. In the parlance Of the game, she
got it going and coming"
When the racing season opened Light
stone went into partnership with book
maker, each man putting up $i2,5Oo. Light
stone gave his note for the amount. Graves
end and Morris Park cleaned out tho firm g
strong box and took every dollar 1t had.
Lightstone paid the note for $125Oo.
Then he got an idea that he could beat
the game from the ground. He went, to
Saratoga with $4,000 cash, hoping to get
making venture.
According to his own story, there never
was such a run OF bad luck. He bet on
horse after horse only to see the animal
finish just outside the money. OF all the
ponies he played only one came under the
wire first That pony was promptly dis
qualified for fouling.
Before the Saratoga meeting was half
ended, Lightstone had lost the whole $40 900.
He borrowed 81 100 to pay his bills and get
back home
Leaden footed thoroughbreds were not
the only cause Of his undoing. He tried
Wall Street and dropped a bundle on stocks
that went down when he thought they
would go up. Full houses that wouldn't
fill and bobtailed straights that couldn't
be caught also had something to do with
the bankruptcy
Mr.. Lightstone lives at 1887 Seventh
avenue in handsome apartments. He is
a good looking, well set up man OF about
thirty-seven. He talked about his reverses
very frankly iast night.
Il had an attack Of the gambling fever
this summer" he said -and got in beyond
my limit. l have taken an oath never
again to put dollar on a racehorse, to
invest dollar in margins or to buy dollars
worth Of chips in a card game Of any kind.
I'm through with gambling ! had hard
luck, but am not discouraged. That sort
of thing is likely to happen to any man.
1T wasn't altogether gambling. how
ever. Several investments did not turn
out right and collections were difficult to
make from people who owed me large
sums. As ii is, my nominal assets will
about match the liabilities"
A hearing is going on before Special Com
missioner Gilchrist to satisfy Lightstone's
creditors what he did with his money
Yesterdays examination disclosed that
between Aug. and rs his receipts from
business were s54 200. His check books
showed that SCI 200 was used to pay credi-
tors and to maintain his family.
or the s2e,s4o remaining. $22 800 was lost
on the races and 5000 was used to pay
another claim. the deficit being made up
out Of his pocket cash. His liabilities are
about $SO 900.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-16
BROOKLYN STILL FOR CIRCUIT
McCarrenites Favor the Comptr olIer
-Stapleton to Present His Name.

The talk at the Democratic headquarters
in Brooklyn yesterday drifted for the most
part to the Governorship, and Comptroller
Edward NJ. Grout continued to be favorite
there for the nomination. Senator McCar-
rem still regards Mr.. Grout as the strongest
candidate that can be named, and if he has
his way the sixty-three votes from Kings
county will be cast in bunch for him.
Luke d. Stapleton, whom many Brook
lynites regard as even a greater orator
than Borough President Lttleton, is to
make the nominating speech for Mr.. Grout
II his name is presented to the convention.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-16
RUNAWAY on NEW BRIDGE.
Animal Brings Up Against Plaza Gate and
Has to He Shot.

A horse hooked to wagon belonging to
Binsteel Bros. Of Woodhaven, l.. l., got
frightened by an automobile on the new
Williamsburg Bridge last evening and ran
away. The driver was thrown from his
seat but escaped injury.
Policeman Schroeder caught hold Of the
animals head. but lost his footing After
being dragged 100 feet he let go and the
horse dashed toward WILLIAMSBURG q 81
The big gate at the plaza was closed
and the horse plunged with great force
against II. The animal was SO badly hurt
that 1t had to be shot
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-16
LIVE WIRE KILLS GIRL.
Child OF Eleven Grasps a Wire Frustrated
by the Biz How.

GREENWICH, Conn, Sept. l5.-Abbie Mer-
rift, daughter Of Joseph Merritt Of Clap
board Ridge. was killed this morning while
on her way to school by coming in contact
with telegraph wire. She was II years old.
and with her sister was walking to school
when she saw telegraph wire lying In
the road which had been broken in last
nights storm. Abbic took hold OF it and
with scream fell dead.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-16
BANK ROBBER KILLED.
Shot Dead by the Town Marshal Of warsaw,
Ohi0-Csught While at Work.

CosHocroN Ohio, Sept. lS-Alva Rivers
was killed while robbing the bank at Warsaw
last night, The village marshal emptied a
shotgun into his body. His two COM
panions escaped, but are being pursued by
a posse
Rivers held up Policeman Cartwright
in this city last Tuesday, when the police
man tried to arrest his brother. He il
believed to have been implicated in recent
robberies and safe blowings and was sus.
pected Of having taken 200 sticks OF dyna-
mite and twenty-five kegs OF gunpowder
from the powder magazine near here.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-16
TO REDUCE PHILIPPINE ARMY.
Three Regiments which Are Not Needed
to BE Brought Home.

WASHINGTON, Sept. Is. - Major Gen.
Wade, commanding the Division Of the
Philippines, advised the War Department
to-day that he believes it practicable ana
advisable to reduce the present military
force In the archipelago from four regl
ments OF cavalry and nine regiments Of in
fantry TO three regiments of cavalry and
seven OF infantry. 1t is probable that the
movement OF the excess troops homeward
will begin very soon.
Lieut.. Gen. Chaffee, chief OF staff OF the
army, conceived the idea some time ago
that 1t would be possible to reduce the
present military force In the Philippines
without detriment to the interests OF the
United States. He communicated with
Gen. Wade, who investigated the subject
and reported In favor of the decrease.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-16
BRIDGE GUARDED BY .ARMEDMEN
Discharged Union Men Threaten to Tear
Down structure At Paterson.

PATERSON, N. j., Sept. 15.-Fear that
discharged union men would wreck the
Broadway bridge, which 1t Is building for
Passaio county, has impelled the F. r.
Long Company to guard the structure with
armed men. Trouble with the union men
caused their discharge by the Long COM
pany two weeks ago, and non-union men
were substituted. Since then threats have
been repeatedly made by the discharged
men to tear down part OF the work.
These threats became 80 numerous yes
terday that the company decided to place
a strong guard on the uncompleted bridge
until 1t Is turned over to the county. which
will be In the first week Of October.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-16

THE SUN yesterday printed a despatch
from Paris In which the st. Petersburg
correspondent Of the Echo de Paris stated
that 1t was expected that the Korea would
soon reach San Francisco The Korea
was owned by the Danish Russian East
Asiatic Steamship Company and, with her
sister ship, the Kitai, was equipped as an
auxiliary cruiser
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-16
LORD DUNDONALD TO RETURN.
Laurier Government May Pay for Oussing
Hin From Command OF the Militia.

Him From Command OF the Militia.
OTTAWA, Sept. I5.-Lord Dundonald,
formerly the General in command Of the
Canadian militia, has bought Cnchton
Lodge, adjoining Rideau Hall. the home Of
the Governor General. Extensive improve
ments will be made In the residence, which
will be known az Cochrane Lodge.
Lord Dundonald will return to Canada
this fall for deer hunting it is said. His
presence here, however. on the eve Of the
Federal elections Is not without significance
and portends evil to the Laurier govern
ment, which dismissed him for his revela-
tions regarding the influence Of politics In
the militia department
Lord Dundonald lived at Crichton Lodge
when he formerly lived in Canada.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-16
HEIR TO ITALY'S THRONE.
The Lons Desired Son Born to KinE Victor
VIII He Named Humbert.

Special Gable Dsspateh 10 The sun.
LONDON, Sept. 1o.-A despatch to news
agency from Rome says that the Queen
was aocouched this morning OF the long
desired son and heir TO the throne.
The young Prince will be named Hum
bert.
Victor Emmanuel III. succeeded to the
throne on the death OF his father, King
Humbert l., on July 20, 1900. He was mar
ried in 1898 to Princess Helena OF Montenegro.
Two daughters have been born to them,
the Princess Yolande, on June 1, 1901, and
the Princess Mufalda, Nov. 10, 1907.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-16
RUSSIAN CRUISER SIGHTED.
The Korea Seen or Vancouver, Sailing
Southward-Hig h Omcer In Command.

VANCOUVER. B. c., Sept. 15.-The Russian
cruiser Korea has been sighted off the coast .
The warship was sailing southwark.
Her flag indicated that she was under
the command OF high naval officer.
The sighting OF the Korea was reported
by members of the crew OF H. M. S.
Grafton. just arrived from Comax. They
say they saw the Korea off the northern
coast OF Vancouver island.
1t is expected that the Russian cruiser
will come to Esquimault or Victoria. She
is described as a larger vessel than the
Lena.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-16
A CANAL FOR SALE.
state to Sell Abandoned waterway in
Buffalo At Auction.

ALBANY, Sept. 15.-The abandoned Clark
and Skinner canal, which covers three blocks
IN the business section OF Buffalo. Is to be
offered for public sale by State Engineer
Van Alstyne, representing the State land
board, at noon on Sept. Is.
The Lackswanna and Lehigh Valley rail-
roads and several business concerns have
In the past negotiated with the State for its
purchase.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-16
Higgins Named for Governor
by ACcIamadon.
WOODRUFF MAKES MOTION.
He Did II, He Said, TO Save the
Time Of the Delegates.

It was Obvi Gus, He Declared, to the Trained
Eye and Ear That tho Result Of tho
Convention Had Been Determined IN
Advanoe-Continued Cries and Cheers
for woodruff and Senator Plat Until
the Nomination Was Niade-The Ode
Machine Thumped Pretty Hardsby
W. H. Prendersast and Assembixpsn
Rogers, Who Spoke for woodrun-Ths
Ticket Completed without . Ballot
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-16

Burnett's Extract Of Vanilla
Impsrts a superior d.iicacy OF nsvor. try II. use ~
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-04-06
Is Crime Increasing?

Few social questions are asked
more frequently than, what is
the increase of crime: The
national Census Bureau is seek
ing an answer to this inquiry.
It is undertaking to secure a re-
cord of all the persons who are
sentenced to the various jails,
penitentiaries. and other prisons
in the United States during the
year 1904.
The wardens of the state
prisons and the sheriffs of the
counties are being requested to
act as special agents to report
certain facts concerning every
person delivered in their custody.
Some counties have not been
heard from. In some perhaps
there are no jails, in others per-
haps the local jails are no longer
used. in still others the Sheritfs
have possibly neglected the
matter. But the records of the
Census Bureau and the resulting
statistics will not be complete
until all are heard from, and it is
hoped that the pressure of other
business will not cause the sheriff
of any county to block this most
important inquiry.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-04-06
II CONVENTION.

The meeting Of the State Agrl-
cultural Society and Stock
breeders Association in Lafa-
yette was an event of great i'm
portance to the parish, and it is
to be regretted that so few OF
our farmers attended. The in
formation given out by the con-
vention during it's three days
session was extensive and valu-
able and thoroughly covered the
different phases of farm life,
showing the best and most
profitable methods for the farm
and for stock raising.
Every paper read was by one
who had made a financial success
in the special line treated of in
his paper, and this was supple
mented by questioning and dis
cussiOn which elucidated every
point. DR.. Stubbs and his able
assistants then confirmed, added
to or revised the statements
made, thus giving every subject
a full and exhaustive presenta-
ton.
OF just how much value this
convention could be to wideawake
progressive farmers, it is diff
cult to estimate, but that it
would be immense can easily be
believed. To learn how to con-
duct a farm in the most ecOnO-
mical manner, how to preserve
it's fertility and at the same time
reap the largest crops the soil
can support, how to take care of
stock, to feed it at the least ex-
pense and yet keep it in prime
condition, and to learn the various
ways in which farming can be
made to pay, certainly seems
well worth the devotion of both
time and effort. And yet how
few farmers OF this Parish at
tended the session of this con-
vention where all that has beer
mentioned and more, received
the most careful attention!
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-04-06
HEALTH is YOUTH.
Disease and Sickness Bring Old

0AlO 0I~NsaSSS Ossa6 YIN
Age.
Herbine, taken every morning
before breakfast, will keep you
in robust health, fit you to ward
off disease. It cures cOnstipa-
ton, biliOusness, dyspepsia,
fever. skin, liver and kidney
complaints. It purities the blood
and clears the complexion. Mrs.
D. w. Smith, Whitney, Texas.
writes April 3, 1902: Il have
used Herbine, and find it the
best medicine for constipation
and liver troubles. 1t does all
you claim for it. l can highly
recommend it," 80 cents a bot
tie. Sold by Lafayette Drug Co.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-04-06
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured.

SClatlC rheumatism (ufeO.
Il have been subject to Sciatic
rheumatism for years." says E.
H. WaldrOn, of Wilton Junction,
Iowa. MY joints were stiff and
gave me much pain and discOm
fort. My joints would crack
when l Strengthened up. l used
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and
have been thoroughly cured.
Have not had a pain or ache from
the old trouble for many months.
It is certainly a most wonderful
liniment." For sale by Lafayette
Drug Co.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-04-06
Manager Wanted

Trustworthy lady or gentleman to
manage business in this country and
adjoining territory for we'll and
favOrably known house of solid
financial standing. $1,000 straight
cash salary and expenses paid each
Monday by check direct from head
quarters. Expense money advanced.
Position permanent. Address Mana
ger, so Como Block, Chicago, ILL
nOis.