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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
LOUISIANA USURPATION.
Jefferson Was sure He Had No Power to
Make the Purchase, but He Did II.

Make the Purchase, but He Dsd II.
Henry L. Stimson, who is well known
as a lawyer in this city, said yesterday
that It was absurd for the members Of the
so-called Constitution Club to call them
selves q body OF impartial legal experts
engaged In defending the Constitution
against imperialism and usurpation,
for the reason that substantially the OFF,
GERS and executive members Of the club
we're Democrats OF long standing. Mr..
Stimson added:
1T will be easier to answer these gentle
men In detail when they have given to
the world the results Of their elaboration
on President Roosevelts alleged usurpa-
tions. But IL il unlikely that they will find
and deliberate a usurpation az that which
President Jefferson thought hirBelf guilty
Of when he bought Louisiana 100 years ago
He was quite clear that he had no power
TO buy Louisiana without constitutional
amendment He left this opinion on record
taken, as to draft proposed constitutional
amendment TO- give him the necessary
power; but, finding that the golden oppor-
tunity would slip by before such an amend
ment could be passed, he swallowed his
scruples and went ahead and made the
the American people to ratify his act. If
some OF Thomas Jefferson's modern dis
ciples were intrusted with the duty OF carry
ing on the government OF this great nation
In the countless new phases OF it's ever
expanding life, the chances are that we
should find them, like their great leader,
adopting a more liberal policy Of oonstru-
ing the Constitution than that with which
they cloak themselves within the sanctity
OF the Constitution Club
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
OPPOSITION TO ODELLISM.
Strong Feeling Among Montgomery
County Republicans Against the Governor.

ST. TOWNSVILLE. n. y, Oct, 2.-For quite
a good many years Montgomery county
has been classed among the strong Repub-
lican counties OF this State, and it has
been brought about by much hard work on
the part OF the Republican leaders. In 1907
Mckinley had a plurality Of 2,ls2 in the
county. and Odell for Governor. eH. al
though In 1900 Odell had plurality over
Stanchfield OF l,s4l.
In 1902 the Republicans began to show
dissatisfaction over Odells administration
because Of his large canal scheme. Par.
ticularly among the farmers and heaviest
taxpayers opposition was manifested
against him. Now that Odell is not only
the Governor of the State, but the chair
man OF the Republican State committee,
and Is assuming to be the whole thing
of the Republican party. the feeling against
him is stronger than ever. and 1t Is quite
evident that his ticket will lose a great
many votes.
A Republican in referring to odellism
to-day said:
If We lose the State ticket and there is
every indication that we are going to, no one
will be to blame but Odell for forcing on
the Republican party nominees for State
offices that the party did not want. II
Higgins b. beaten it will surely be the last
of Odell and his crowd, and the quicker that
defeat is brought about the better 1t will be
for the Republican party"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
THE HIGHWAY MANUAL GRAFT.
Efforts TO quiet the Scandal Until After
the Election.

LYONS, n. Y, Oct. 2.-Charles II. Belts,
Republican State committeeman from the
Thirty-frst district, chief OF the revision
department at Albany and compiler OF the
famous highway manual. returned home
this morning from hurried trip to Albany.
On good authority it is asserted that the
highway manual scandal has been straight
ened out, with directions TO keep 1t In the
background the rest OF this campaign. AZ
matters now stand, county clerks and town
officers can comply with or ignore the High
way Manual law as they see At, without
fear OF any litigation or moiestation from
Compiler Belts.
Bills for the books will be presented to
the town boards, and non-payment will
not result in mandamus proceedings. The
soidlv Republican town board here In
Compiler Betts's home town, without dis
sentinp vote. took the graft bull by the
horns a week ago and voted not TO receive
or pay for the books.
Following this. County Clerk Ledyard
S. Cuyler, who Is also chairman OF the
Republican county committee, declined to
deliver Wayne county's quota OF books,
after taking counsel, on the ground that
money in footing the delivery charges.
The scandal has already scared the pub
fishers and they have clamored for fnan-
cial support OF the most positive kind.
Party leaders in Albany wanted to see
Compiler Belts, and he and Chairman Cuyler
went to Albany and the whole matter was
Strengthened out for this campaign. II the
Republicans control tho Legislature next
year, the financial hackers Of Compiler
Belts will be reimbursed by special legtsla-
ton or some other old way The quieting
cash in this emergency was drawn from
Goyernor-C hartman Odell's campaign funds.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
MANY DEMANDS ron HARRISON.
Campaigners Discover That He 10 Effective
on the stump.

on inc stump.
Francis Burton Harrison. Democratic
and Citizens candidate for Lieutenant
Governor, will speak In Lawrence. l.. l.,
tomorrow night. On Wednesday night
Congressman Harrison will be the principal
speaker at meeting In Syracuse. He will
20 to Buffalo later In the week with Judge
Herrick.
The impression made by the candidate
for Lieutenant-G Governor upon the members
Of the State committee at the notification
ceremonies in Albany was such that an
urgent demand developed from all over the
State that he come around and speak. Mr..
Harrison's speech Of acceptance was the
first speech he had ever undertaken to
read from manuscript; nobody present
knew the difference, but the Congressman
said afterward that he felt at decided dis
advantage. Later in the day at the red
hot anti-Odell meeting in the Republican
stronghold Of Millbrook, he spoke without
notes, covering the same ground. Where
his Albany audience had met his points
with bursts Of handclapping and cheers.
the Millbrookers went into alternating
storms of enthusiasm for the men who
have pledged themselves to close up the
State grocery, and Of wrath against the
degradation which has settled down on
the State capitol.
The politicians and veteran campaigners
who observed Mr.. Harrison. united In the
decision that very heavy part Of the bur-
den OF campaign hustling could be laid on
his ready and able shoulders. A schedule
II now being prepared at State committee
heado,ia rterH
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
BENEFIT no NEW YORkS.
Present atiOns and . R0usng Time IN Honor
Of National League Champions.

The champion New York Nationals had
a rousing benefit at the New York Theatre
last night. The house was packed with
baseball enthusiasts who cheered and
applanded every number OF the long pro-
gramme, at the finish Of which the men,
hers OF McGraw's team. all in evening dress,
filed on to the stage.
Senator Thomas F. Grady made speech
eulogzing the players and the national
game, winding up by presenting to the
team the pennant, suitably inscribed with
white letters on a blue background, as
follows:
sGiants! Champions OF the National
League for 1eo5!"
Senator Grady In his enthusiasm went
90 far as too call McGraw's men "cham-
pions Of the world but this fell rather fiat
when several gallery gods cried:
What's the matter with the Highland
ersf-
The Senator also handed a silver loving
cup TO Mo(iraw. II was the gift Of the
players, and the manager responded briefly.
President Pulliam OF the National League
also made few remarks from one OF the
boxes
John 7. Brush was not in evidence. It
In said he 10 III, In the audience were seen
many well known persons, including sgd
ney Peget, Tod Sloan. Otto Wonderly,
Young Corbett, Honest John Kelly, Dave
Johnson. W. N. FleiachInann, Dick Schell,
Larry FsAsett and other hot rcctsrs. The
show will net the champions about $4,000.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
BUSINESS NOTICES.
For the depressing Summer heat use
Murray d LANMAN's FLORIDA WATER
The great refresher and reviver.
DIED..

HALSEY,-M Jersey City. on Oct. ?. 1904. william
.. Halsey, aged 90 years,
Relatives and friends. also Brooklyn Council No.
-, Royal Arcsnum. arc invited to attend the
funeral on Tuesday, Oct 4. at ? O'Clock. AZ his
late residence. SIS Vanck 81. Jersey City.
Kindly omit flowers.
LILLiBRIDGE,-At Stockhrdgc. Mass. SUNDAY.
Oct. 2. 1904. willard Mcrrck 1illbridse OF
Detroit. Mich.
Funeral ~ Detroit.
MILLER.--on Sunday Oct. :, james c. Miller,
aged % years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the
funeral services at his late residence. 227 West
sd ST.. on Wednesday afternoon at o clock.
lntermcnt at woodlawn at convenience OF
family.
T1EMANS. -MarthA W.. widow OF Daniel r, RE.
mann. In her 9th year.
Funeral services at her late residence. Tuesday,
Oct. 4. AZ 10 a. NJ. Kindly omit flowers.
WICKS. At Mayer. Arz,. on Sept rs. 1901. VIII
liam Ernest Wicks, son Of the lsto Alfred and
Lizzie c. Wlcks. aged 70 years.
Funeral services 81 his late home. II Leierts
pl Brooklyn. N. y. on Monday. Oct. T. at :
O'Clock.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
HIGGINs'S MIND NOT MADE UP.
Won't BE Until One OF the Makers, whose
Advice IL, Don't Talk. Comes Back to Town

AdvCe Is, DON'T Ioik, Gomez BACK 70 IOWn
The Republicans from this city who will
help notify Mr.. Higgins Of his nomination
for Governor will leave tonight on special
cars to be attached to the Erie train leaving
at $50 o'clock After conferences lasting
over two days with Governor Chairman
Odell and Mr. Cortelyou. Mr.. Higgins
started back for Olean on Saturday night
to get ready to be notified. He will be back
in this city at the end Of the week and II
will then be decided whether or not he shall
take the stump. He is being pulled two
ways and he is hard put to 1t to make up
his mind whether he ought to take the adj
vice OF Mr.. Cortelyou to talk or the advice
OF Mr.. Odell not to.
Mr.. Cortelyou wants Mr.. Higgins to make
a speaking tour through the State. The
Governor Chairman fought the idea. but
Mr.. Cortelyou would not give way and on
Saturday, when the Governor Chairman
had final talk with Mr.. Cortelyou before
going to st. Louis. it was decided that the
matter should be left open until Mr.. Odell
returns.
When Mr.. Higgins was told by Mr.. Odell
of this conclusion, he took the next train
back to Orlean. Before he left, he was
asked il he intended to make any speeches
during the csmpaign.
Il haven't made up my mind yet" was
his ingenious reply.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
RUTTER CAUGHT AT LAST.
Indicted In 1905 on Charge Of Fraud In
MortGAGe Deal.

Frederick H. Rutter, u years old, OF isl
East SiIty-fyst street, Man haitian, was
locked up in the Adams street police station,
Brooklyn, yesterday charged with grand
larceny. The complainant, Carl F. Aukam
OF 50 Bond street. alleges that on March 20,
1907. the prisoner secured 1000 from him,
giving what purported to be a first
mortgage on a certain piece Of property.
Some time later the complainant discov-
cred that there was q first mortgage on the
property and that his was only q second
mortgage aud that u was almost worthless.
Ruttsr was indicted in 1908. bur managed
10 keep out OF the hands OF the police
Judge Crane OF the County Court issued
bench warrant for Rutter, who was found
yesterds
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
$1,000, 900 FOR THE WAR FUND.
Voluntary Japanese subscriptions Have
Reached Tfat Figure.

spsetd, Cdoie Despatch TO THE sun
TOXIC, Oct 1.-The new war tariff went
into operation yesterday. There was
marked advance at Yokohama in the prices
of imported sugar, -four and kerosene.
The demand, however, continued steady.
The voluntary popular contributions to
the war fund now reach 100000 yen.
Capitalists will probably accept the
third domestic loan on the same terms as
the second loan, that is, at OF. The bonds
will draw per cent. interest and be re-
payable in seven years.
There Is strong opposition to the in
teption Of the authorities to reduce the edu-
cational budget.
II is reported that the entire Fusan-
Seoul Railway has been completed except
the Taichow section, which covers dis
lance Of fifty miles.
Press dispatches from Liaoyang report
that the Russians made skirmish attacks
on Wednesday at three points on the front
Of the Japanese right flank All the attacks
we're repused.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
PEACE CONGRESS TO.DAI.
Secretary Hay VIII welcome the Inter.
national Delega ties in Boston.

BosToN, Oct. 1.-The se ssions OF the
International Peace Congress- will begin
tomorrow in fremont Temple, when John
Hay, Secretary OF State; Speaker Jones OF
the Senate. and Mayor Patrick Collins will
welcome the delegates on behalf OF nation.
State and city.
Moro than 400 delegates had reached
Boston tonight. To-day the services In
the leading Boston churches were devoted
to tho peace cause. This afternoon
special meeting was held at fremont Temple
with addresses by leading European and
duties OF the churches and religious men
in the peace cause, Tonight there was
musical prelude or conservation service
at Symphony Hall.
DR.. Percivsl, Bishop Of Hereford, spoke
briefly at the service.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
TOM JOHNSON DITCHED.
Auto Cuts Up and ex-senator Towne Gos
into the Mud with Him.

into %e Mud with Him..
CLEVELAND, Oct. 2-Mayor Tom l..
johnson, ex-senator Charles Towne, his
guest, and the Mayors son Loftin were
hurled into a big ditch on the Lorain road
shortly before noon to-day. and although
only bruised. they arrived at the johnson
horne three hours after the dinner hour,
besmeared with mud.
The Johnsons took Mr.. Towne out in
their auto to see the city and then struck
a good road leading to Lorain. On their
return the Mayor suggested that they
take new road. All went we'll for the
first mile, when suddenly they struck a
strip Of stony road. without warning the
machine jumped into the ditch, throwing
the occupants into the mud.
Unable to start the auto, they hired two
farmers, who extricated the machine with
four horses and brought it and the trio
10 town. The machine was sent to the
shop for repairs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
NOT READY FOR PEACE TALK.
japanese In Doubt About Roosevelt's nan
for q Conference.
Special Cobis Despatch 10 THE sun.

special Cable Despatch 10 TIE SUN.
LONDON, Oct. "a despatch to the
Standard from Toxic says the news Of
President Rooeevelt's proposition for call
ing another peace conference at The Hague
next year, without waiting for the end Of
the war, has been received with mingled
doubt and bewilderment The people are
asking what the step implies.
II it Is meant to invite the Powers to dis
cuss peace terms, the proposition Is con-
sidered to be far too visionary and prena-
ture to deserve the serious attention OF
practical statesmen. Everything points to
the resolution Of the Japanese to fight TO
the bitter end. confident Of ultimate success
Russia's attitude Is similar.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
LITTAUER GETTING UNEASY.
His Popular Opponent and the Anti-Odeli
Feeling May Endangcr Tits Election.

GLovERsv1LLE, n. Y, Oct. 1.-THE nomi-
nation Of Joseph A. Kellogg Of Glens Falls
for Congress in the Twenty-ffth district
IL beginning to cause Representative Lucius
n. Littsuer, the Republican nominee, some
uneasness. Notwithstanding that the dis
trict Ia Republican by large majority, 1t Is
said that Littauer and his friends are fear
ing that the votes that will crush Odellism
on election day may crush littauer too.
Mr.. Kellogg ia extremely popular with the
Democrats, Republicans, Prohibitionists and
Populists throughout the district.
Iittauer Is preparing for a vigorous
campaign in his district and has already
arranged for Speaker Cannon to speak at
a Republican mass meeting in Gloversville
on the afternoon OF Oct. 81 Mr.. Cannon
will he accompanied by Representative
j. Adam Bede OF Minnesota. Never before
has Littauer been 40 handicapped as this
year. and never has he had 40 strong an
opponent. The fact that Littauer u credited
with being one of0dell close political friends
will cost him many votes in tho district
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
RAILROAD OPEN no LIAOYANG.
japanese Have Changed the Gauge North
From Newchwang.
Special Gable Despatch 10 TEE 81

Special Gable Despatch 10 TEE Sun.
LONDON, Oct. Am undated despatch
from a correspondent with the Second
Japanese Army says: "The first Japanese
train arrived at Lisoyang this afternoon,
The gauge OF the railway between New
ohwanR and Dalny has been changed to
meet the Japanese requirements. regu-
lar service will be established In few days.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
Con, en,iens In Brooklyn This Week.

The Democrats OF Kings county will
complete their ticket this week. Tonight
convent ions will be held In all the Congress
districts for the selection OF nominees for
Congress-. Tomorrow night the Senate
nominations will be made and on Wednes-
day the ticket will be completed by the
selection OF nominees for the Assembly In
each OF the twenty-one Assembly dis
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
Judge Parker Com,ns TO tn. City To-day.

EsoPus, Oct. Judge Parker will start
for New York at 7:sO o'clock tomorrow
morning to resume his conferences at the
Hotel Seville. He attended church in
Kingston this morning and spent the after
noon looking over his correspondence.
His only political caller was Charles NJ.
Preston, char man of the Ulster county
De,,oC. ltic committee
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
WILL SEE BALTIC FLEET OFF.
Czar Coins TO Revsi This Week 20 bid the
Men G0Od.by.

Special Cable Despatch TO TIE sun.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 1.-The Gar will
20 to Reval on Tuesday to bid farewell
to the Baltic feet
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
DENIES KING IS ENGAGED.
spanish Premier says the Report Tha
Young Ruler VIII We'd IL Untrue.

!SpeefGI Cable Despatch 10 THE Sun.
MADRID, Oct. Prime Minister Maura
denies the report that King Alfonso is be-
trothed to Duchess Marie Antoinette OF
Necklenburp-S chwerin.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
PERSONAL

WANTED Information a. TO the whereabouts
OF pe1t.of.hin Of Alice Hall OF Mrs. w. n. Hall.
recently reading OF 7e0 West 9Th ST., New York
city. BRowNklL TILDEN, Auys, Hudson.
II.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
PRIZE IN "DE ATE"
Rivals, for wonder. for Republican Nomi-
nation for Assembly.

For the first time in many years there is
q contest this year for the Republican
nomination for Assenbyman in -de Ate
The reason IS the general belief that tn"
district will be carried fer Rooeev 1t. The
candidates are Louis Friedel and Tom
Levy.
Charles S. Adler, who carried the district
agree to be the candidate for Congress
against Cong Goldfoele. Levy, who
will probably be nominated for Assembly,
made canvass recently among ii cuisines
men In Canal and Grand streets and he
says he failed to find one among them who
would vote for Parker.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03

THE NEW rORK REALTY JOURNAL 81
Paul Building Largest circulation OF any news
paper devoted 10 realty, building. and kindred
interests, Sworn circulation, 5000 weekly All
newsdealers. Dollar yearly.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
CEMETERIks.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Great Pinelawu Cemetery. :nS acres. Pr.
vs,e station and chapel. once 20 W. aIth ST.. NY
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-06
What Would You Do !!


CUPPOSIN' at you had fished all day,
An you hadn't got bite;
- Supposin' tn shadders wuz gettin
long,
An it was comm night;
Supposin' at then you tho't of your
friends,
Who would laff an jeer at you
What would you do in a case like that!
What do you s'pose you'd do?
WAL, we'll say at you'd give it up
An doggedly row ashore,
Declarin' at fate wuz agin you so
It was useless to try no more.
But supposin' you see man on tn bank
With some bass-say dozen or two
An supposin' he'd sell 'em to you fur
song
What do you spose you'd do?
Wouldn't you kind O. smile at him,
An ca tiously look about
Before you reached deep down in your
clothes
To haul your wallet out?
An wouldn't you lower your voice to say,
This, you know, s twixt me an your
Isn't that just tn way you'd act?
Isn't that what you'd do?
An then when down thro' tn streets Of
tn town
Your admirin' friends as they'd pass,
Would stop to congratulate you an ask
Fur tn secret of catchin bass,
Wouldn't you tell 'em fishin' wuz kind OF
a knack
AT wuz only acquired by a few?
Isn't that what you'd say, now?
Isn't that what you'd do?
National Sportsman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-06
Unhappy Simms.

"Jim Simms had great time in an
open car yesterday"
'How was that?"
ssYou know how short he is. Well,
there was woman sitting next to him
with one Of those awfully broad brim-
med hats, and the briu completely
overshadowed Jim. It projected so far
that Jim was right under 1t, so to
speak. Well, pretty soon Jim reached
his street and rang the bell; then he
started to leave the car. AS he arose
he lifted the woman's hat squarely
from her head. 1t dragged the veil
from her head, too, and bent the hair
pins almost double. Jim was blushing
like lobster as the woman grabbed
for her headgear, but he couldn't stop.
He stood right up, and up came the
hat at the same time, with at least
two-thirds Of the lady's beautiful hair
clinging to it!''
''What nextv'
"Such a screamv' Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-06
She Called a Halt.


They were a romantic young couple
and were sitting on single camp stool
on the upper deck of Coney Island
steamboat. 1t was a beautiful night
and the lovers were gazing rapturously
into each others eyes. Presently the
girl said sweetly, yet with a tinge Of
reprOof in her voice:
'George!"
"What is it, dearest?'
"You have been squeezing my hand
a long time"
II know it," he replied frankly.
"Please don't do it any more" and
her voice dropped almost to a whisper.
''Why not?"
Because she faltered.
go on" he urged.
Because I'm getting a cramp in my
little finger."-New York Press.