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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-10-28
REiTERATEs STATEMENT.
Presidents Reply to Letter Of Judge
Tyner Made Public.

Washington, Oct. 2S.--The letter
which was sent to Judge James N.
Tyner, assistant attorney general of
the postoftice department, in answer to
one sent by the Judge to the president
June IL, 1904, asking him to right
the great wrong" which he declared
the president had unwittingly done
him In using certain statements re-
Hecting upon his official conduct in
transmitting papers to congress in con-
nection with matters disclosed in Mr..
Bristow's report, was made public dur
ing the day by Mr.. Holmes Conrad,
who has charge of the prosecution of
the so-called frauds in the postoffice
department. The letter is as follows:
Sir: | am directed by the presi-
dent to say that your letter of the 11th
inst. addressed to him was received
and referred to the department of JUS
tice for inquiry into the statements
made therein and for such report as
the facts ascertained might appear to
require.
"A report has been received from
the department of justice and consid-
cred by the president, who further
directs me to inform you that the facts
disclosed in such report abundantly
cOnHrm the views as TO your official
conduct heretofore expressed by him
in his message to congress, prepared
after three indictments had been pre-
sented against you by grand Jury
and warrant the action In your re-
moval from Office and do not allow him
to withdraw the expressions or annul
the action. The president naturally
shrinks from saying anything that will
diminish any comfort you may have
derived from the verdict of the jury,
but he is advised that you were not
tried for the wrongdoing to which he
referred, but for conspiracy with Bar
rett to do the wrong, which he is ad-
vised is a wholly different matter, as
one may be guilty OF wrong and not
guilty OF conspiring to do So
The letter Is signed by Private Sec
retary Loeb.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-10-28
Mothers Praise 1t.

Mothers everywhere praise One Mir
ute Cough Cure for the sufferings it has
relieved and the lives OF their little ones
it has saved. A certain cure for coughs,
Group and whooping cough. A. l.. Spaf-
ford, Postmaster, Chester, Mich, says:
sour little girl was unconscious from
strangulation during sudden and terri
BILE attack of Group. One Minnie Cough
Cure quickly relieved and cured her and
| cannot praise it too highly" One
Minute Cough Cure relieves coughs,
makes breathing easy, cuts out phlegm,
draws out inflammation, and removes
every cause of cough and strain on
lungs. Sold by Cook q Odee.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-10-28
ULTIMATUM IS IMMINENT
RUSSIA REFUSES TO ENTERTAIN
DEMAND FOR PUNISHMENT
OF NAVAL OFFICERS.

London, Oct. 28.-Up to this hour
there is no sign of an end to the dead
lock over the question of the punish
ment of the Russian officers respon
sible for the North sea tragedy, SO the
Associated Press understands. AS re-
CARDS the British demands for their
punishment being an infringement OF
Russia's sovereignty and rights Am
bassador Benckendorff, in his inter
view with Lord Lansdowne during the
day, maintained that such punishment
must be taken on the spontaneous in
itiative OF the emperor's government
and that demand. from a foreign
power that Russia shall punish her
officers cannot be entertained. In any
event it was impossible for the Rus
sian government to mete out punish
ment without having before 1t state
mant of facts as presented by its own
officers.
There is no indication of Lord Lans-
downe withdrawing his demand and,
though the dispute has not yet reached
an ultimatum stage, 1t is likely to do
SO IL the day passes without some
recognition OF punishment in principle
by the emperor's government. Rus
sias continued failure to comply with
the British demand in this respect
creates gloomier feelings In diplomatic
circles, which had shared with Lord
Lansdowne the impression that Russia
would eventually agree to this point.
While no time limit for the receipt
OF Russia's reply has been fixed 1t is
generally understood that the route of
the Russian squadron past Gibraltar
will be barred by the channel squad
ron, commanded by Vice Admiral Lord
Charles Beresford
Lord Lansdowne expresses his be-
Jief that peaceful settlement will be
arrived at.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-10-28
Wealthy chicaaoan Suicides.

Chicago. Oct. 2S-The body of
Thomas j. Raycroft, president of the
Excelsior Coal company and reputed to
be wealthy, was found in room in a
West Side hotel The discovery of a
bullet wound in his head and revol-
yer on the floor pointed to suicide
The weapon contained one empty
cartridge
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-10-28
A new theory that is proving success.

A new theory that is proving success
full in the cure of Coughs, Lung and
Bronchial affections is offered in Bees
Laxative Honey and Tar. This remedy
cuts the mucus, heals the membranous
lining Of the throat, lungs and bronchial
tubes wards of Pneumonia and strength
ems the system generally. Group and
Whooping Cough disappear before its
use as snow before the sunshine Of
spring. It's pleasant. .--Stoddard a.
Halstead.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-10-28
TWO SIDES TO THE AFFAIR
Rojestvensky's Report Causes Bewil
derment In London.

London, Oct. rs. - Ambassador
Benckendorff paid another visit to Lord
Lansdowne at about o'clock In the
afternoon. presumably to discuss Ro-
jestvenskys report. This report caused
conaiderable heyilderment here since.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-10-28
A Runaway Bicycle,

Terminated with an ugly cut on the
leg of j. B. Orner, franklin Grove. Ill.
1t developed stubborn ulcer unyield-
ing to doctors and remedies for four
years. Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cured. It's just as good for Burns,
Scalds, Skin Eruptions and Piles. 25c,
at Stoddard & Halstead's Drug Store.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-10-28
Russian Vessels Disabled

Gibraltar, Oct. 28.--The British
steamer Talbot reDorts that Wednes-
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-10-28
Given Permission to Coal.

Vigo, Spain, Oct 28-The Spanish
authorities have now Given permis-
ston Ior tne russian squadron TO coal,
limiting each vessel to 400 tons. The
squadron will sail at daybreak, its al
legged destination being Tangier.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-10-28

e., at no.. bhe sighted two Russian
cruisers oil Sagres, Portugal, which
appeared TO be disabled. The captain
OF the Talbot asked them IL assistance
was required ana they replied in the,
negative
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-14
PAID V4LETpS LOSINGS.
John Sanford Abided By Decision Of
Judge Pryor.

A disclosure. made yesterday for the first time
that John Sanford a well known Eastern racing
man. and member Of the New-York State Racing
Commission, obliged four years ago pay
thousands Of dollars TO certain bookmakers, to
cover bets made by his valet at the track, in Mr..
Sanford's name partly confirmed last night
by ex-Judge Roger A. Pryor. who acted ref
In dispute Mr. Sanford's liability. Mr.
sanford's valet in the habit Of acting bet
ting commissioner for his employer, and was fully
authorized 10 sign Sanford's to the vouchers
Ex-Judge Pryor said last night;
AS all this happened four years ago. / cannot
pledge myself 70 the accuracy Of my memory
] have never given the subject another thought
until this day and therefore cannot claim TO speak
with accuracy. To the best OF my recollection
however. the this: Mr.. Sanford and the
bookmakers came 10 me, and asked me to act
arbitrator in their dispute. Both sides promised
make no appeal from my decision. Mr.. Sanford
admitted TO ne that he had previously empowered
his valet 10 place his bets for him. He declared
however. that the man was not authorized
The particular day in question. I held that IL
makers accordingly. on these grounds I saw moth
Ing for 10 do except to decide against Mr.. Sar-
ford. have no knowledge that the money
PAID over, but suppose that IL was. Mr.. Sanford's
attitude struck being extraordinarily gen
efous and just. The bOckmalLsTs could not have
recovered by process Of law. and were obliged to
depend entirely upon Mr.. Sanford's Of fair
pay I did not know that there $4,000 in
vowed thought II was only matter Of $1,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-14
ITALIANS LONG TRANCE
Patient at Bellevue Has Suffered
from CataIepsy for Three Months.

a case OF catalepsy was brought into Belle
Vue Hospital last night. The patient is Petro
oeheoetta. an italian. living at No. 217 Mott
CT Win MS brother Sebastian. Benedetta be-
gan TO show the influence of the disease about
three months ago. He sank into a comatose
state and remained practically In that condition
until week ago. when he suddenly arose and
ATE some bread and milk. He then sank into
a deep sleep until yesterday when he arose and
shaved the three months growth of beard from
ms face Afterward he again sunk into the
lranceiike sleep, and was in that condition when
taken to the hospital.
When the disease first attacked him Benedetta
weighed 10 pounds. but now he weighs only
10 pounds. The doctors say he will probably
not recover, as the disease has become too firmly
established.
Catalepsy the physicians explain. is one of
the rarest Of diseases. and its cause has never
oeen fully determined. According to the medi-
cal definition 1t is "a rare nervous condition
characterized by sudden suspension of con-
seriousness and obstinate muscular rigidity
sociated with Elasticity, that limb remains
In any attitude given it,
This definition is true in Benedetta's case His
limbs are rigid and should leg or arm be
moved in any position it stays there until put
In the former place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-14
NEW STUMBLING GAME.
Worthless Checks Sent to Cotton
Brokers zcith Orders.

Through a paragraph published by Wall-st
news bureau yesterday. Stock and Cotton Ex-
change houses advised of an attempt to
swindle them. The scheme to send orders to
buy and sell cotton. the customers accompany
Ing the orders with worthless checks. in the ex-
pectation, apparently. OF taking profits In success
full trades and lying down on the trades In which
the market went the wrong way.
Nobody that 1 know of caught said the
banker who inspired the publication Of the warn
ing item but sent out the notice to warn others
If this thing has been attempted widely some
house. in the rush of business may have lost
something The thing was discovered on Saturday
number of orders came In, some OF them to buy
and others to sell. The orders were received by
several houses. Before buying and selling, how
ever, the checks were sent to bank. The banks
took their usual course in regard checks. send
ing them to the Newly correspondents and
the correspondents wiring to verify the validity OF
the checks.
time that the checks were worthless. The only
loss to brokers here was the cost of protesting
checks. After IL was discovered that worthless
checks were being sent on cotton orders the
houses which had received the orders compared
notes. We found that the orders matched.
one TO buy and another TO sell being sent In. One
IN the same town sent in the other order to match
II. We have the names of three men in Louisburg
and in Nashville. y. c.
a number of prominent Stock and Cotton Ex-
swlnde.
I'VE have no such names on our account books
we may have received some OF the orders No such
game would work on us. and don't see how 1t
We would no more think OF executing order
sent In by didn't know and accompanied
by a check that wasn't certified. which couldn't
be verified In moment. than we would advertise
for gold bricks"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-14
MURPHY'S "MUSTV' TO GO
Tracy, 1t Is Said. Viii be Super
Cisor Despite Grout.

The announcement was made yesterday at the
City Hall that Patrick J. Tracy Charles F. Muir
phys friend. viii be appointed Supervisor OF Tho
City Record" despite the protest Of Controller
Grout who wants Charles S. Heryey. the present
supervisor. retained
meeting OF the Board OF City Record has been
called for Tuesday next. az which time Mayor
Mcclellan viii nominate Tracy for Supervisor. The
Controller probably will nominate Mr. Hervey.
The Mayor and the Corporation Counsel. having a
majority, VIII for Mr. Tracy. II IS expected
that the Controller Will say that he thinks Mr..
HerVey should be retained. but he will not make
any fight against Tracy.
The argument for the appointment OF Tracy is
that he IS good political hustler. He IS COM
positor. with large number OF friends in Big
Six who have Endorsed him for the place Mr..
Tracy is a compostor on The Law Journal" and
has had some experience proofreader. In the
last campaign he instrumental IN swinging a
Murphy promised 10 reward him When he was
slated for the Supervisors place Tracy's friends
went 10 Controller circuit 10 introduce Mr.. Tracy
They We're told by the Controller that there would
lie no change IN the Office. Mr.. Hervey
experienced accountant and had done excellentIy
81 the management OF the bureau. which IS OF
the hardest Jobs the entire city government.
The Controller told the Mayor that Hervey ought
and the CORPORATION Counsel that Tracy had re-
ceived promise OF the place and that the promise
would have 10 be kept. That settled it Mr. Her
Ney will go back the head of the Investigations
norship boom will not have been seriously dam
aged by the controversy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-14
ALDERMAN'S ICY SWIM.
Peter j. Stumpf Takes Sudden
Plunge IN Cold Water of Harlem.

Alderman Peter J. StumDf. OF the XLth Alder
manic District, of the XXXNth Assembly District
took an involuntary bath among cakes of ice in tho
Harlem River yesterday. He lives in Hoe-ave.,
near Honest, in The Bronx and is in the coal
business being a member OF the firm Of Robitzek
Stumpf. coal dealers. Of One-hundred-and-fifeth eth
ST. and the Harlem River.
Yesterday afternoon with his partner he was
supervising some Of his men trying to get a coal
barge to the dock The ice In the slip tnterfered
with the work. so Mr.. Stumpf who weighs two
hundred and fifty pounds. seized a rope and began
10 pull.
The alderman pulled so hard he slipped on the
through the ice with ease. There he hung by the
rope with his head just above the ice and water
After a wnlle a ladder was lowered and he swan
through the ice 10 safety. His workmen seized him
ana carried him into the office. He later taken
nome IN a closed carriage Last night ne said at
ils nome tnaI ne felt no particularly i'll of
the cold bath, but had to bed to be able TO
regain his normal temperature which. he said was
far below the freezing point. - 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-14
TWO SUICIDES. THEY say,
Police Think Man and Wife Had
Pact-Mau Be Murder.

Louis Bohnlefnk and his wife, Mabel. were found
dead on a bed yesterday at the Boulevard Hotel
NO ZV2s Lexlngton-ave. All the openings in the
room had been carefully stopped. and gas was
escaping from an open burner. letter left by
Bohnlennk indicated that he had planned to end
both their lives but the police think the woman
was party to double suicide.
He left letter and a short note. the letter
pressing his desire to kill woman whom he
charged with enticing his wife to do wrong The
letter accused his wife's mother Of making trouble
between them, account of her desire to have
her daughter marry another and spoke OF his
hopes for success as an athlete He said: I al
ways told her would die together
was and honest husband to her, and
sorry for what l have DONE but did II to stop
further disgrace to both of u.s.
Joseph Smith, brother OF the woman. declared
yesterday that friend told him Sunday that
Bohnlefnk asserted that he would kill his wife
and himself. Bohnlefnk was a Hebrew and his
wife Catholic. and that is said to have caused
the friction between the woman and her mother.
In the womans nostrils and mouth when the
bodies were found small pieces OF cotton,
placed there. it was thought. by the man in an
effort to smother her. The undertaken said they
were too small to accomplish that purpose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-14
AFTER MURRAY HILL BLACKMAILERs
Residents Of That Section Who Have Re.
oeiVed Threatening Letters Take Action.

The threatening letter business seems to be -four
fishing at present In the Murray Hill district A
person well acquainted in that neghborhood SAID
yesterday that many wealthy people there had
been made objects OF attempted blackmail in the
last two months
Those who nave received these anonymous letters
are doing little talking. II was learned howevsr
that many letters Of this character have been
received by living Murray Hill that a zen
eral movement mas been organized to put q stoo
to the nuisance.
The mystery surrounding tho errand of Wash
ington .. Jackson OF No. ISL Seventh-ave Brook
Ign. who said THAI. private detective he was
trying discover the sender of some of these
threatening letters. was cleared in the exami-
nation in the West Side Court yesterday before
Magistrate Mayo
Jackson arrested on complaint Of Mrs ILzzIa
Day wife of Norman Day, coachman for j. Ed
ward Simmons. president OF the Fourth National
Bank. lie paroied IN the custody OF c. C.
Murphy, Assistant superintendent OF the Pinker-
ton Detective Agency. who promised to produce
him in court when the adjourned examination is
called. tomorrow.
sister Mary Denny and showed three letters adj
dressed to her. When she began to ask him ques-
lions he out. but she followed and had him
arrested.
For some time had been going TO her house
and asking her all sorts Of questions. she said.
Jackson said that he went to the house on n
structions from Assistant Superintendent Dough-
erty of the Pinlerton Detective Agency, who told
him 20 --..ver the letters there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-14
REDUCED RATES TO AUTO SHOW
Preparations Made for Large Attendance al
Coming Exhibitions

Referring to reduced fares to the automobirstA
attending the convention Of ths American Motor
League in the show week at Madison Square
Garden. the league has announced that csrtin-
cate will be given TO any person buying transpcr-
tation ticket to the city who informs the agent
that he Is to attend the convention Cards viii Be
ready for delivery at the convention. and all msna
holding certificates will then be accorded the
reduced rate OF one-third fare on return ticket
Many conventions and dinners will mark the
week Of the Automobile Show. which opens at Mad
ison Square Garden. Saturday night The Ma
tionaI Association Of Automobile Manufacturers
will hold It's annual meeting and dinner. The
American Motor League has called a convention OF
its members to be held IN the Garden, and thu
New-York State Automobils Association will have
a special gathering at the rooms OF the Automobile
Club OF America. Following It's usual custom. the
Automobile Club will hold its annual dinner In the
week Of the show The Hyatt Second Annual Is to
be held on a night during the show and on another
evening the 'Mudlarks' have arranged for a din
ner TO commemorate their survival Of the trying
acknowledgements ttsburS endurance run OK
last October. when the weather conditions made
the journey a perilous one at every stage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-14
RESULTS AT OAKLAND.

First uturity Course-Sir Preston, 100 (ConnelD.
20 l. won Hilary 10 OToley), 10 l. second Saul OF
Tarus. ITO (see), to third. Time. 1;11 Doris: Or.
Sherman LUstig Dandie Belle. Amoruna Ben Lash,
Little Sister. FIorana Belle. Wandering. zemzsm and
Scherzo also
three one-half furlong.l-Marie j. 100
IT, DaIyJ won: Prince Brus. lip Iildsbrand).
g. second: Artsbe lOS CBurnsl TO I. third Time.
O:41E. Nora Lee. Bin Chort. Gloomy Gus. McGrsgcr.
Ella. Giacoua and Ros. Ely also
Third CFuturty CourseNullah. io7 Gxunz) 10 TO
l. won: Modder, no fSee) 10 TO second Alice Carey.
Overton waterpower. c. Rodolfe xand-r. Goodies,
Night Emma Rembold Puss-in-Boots also
Fourth lhan1icap; one and one-eighth milesl-
Faulconbridge. 100 Oarsorl TO 1. Oarsman lis
Cvonde-y}. second Leader 1O1 u. Martini I,
third Time I:51ts Horatus Crater Major Tenny and
also
Fifth SELLING nnle)-Leash. 100 Csheshan). 10
l. Won Billy Moore 1OT CIIiIdebrsnd) second;
MacGyle 10e (Burnsl. TO !. third Time. 141s.
Batidcr. John. MestO. Spark. The Miller. Presaao.
Respirator Ca-tlee also
(s!x Ond onehaf furlonssl-Colonel vsn "a
(Travers} 1 StiIicho. IO2 ~ Martini. 4.
second: Sterling Towers. 100 Coey). 20 third Time
l:19i9 Fort Wayne. Abbey stead. Mocorito. Kubek.
Gonduus Soothsayer and Be Happy also
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-14
RAPS CARELESS RICH
Wrong to LeaUe Wealth Exposed
and Wear Chatelmne Watches.
fnY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRInrNr.

Goshen. y. Y. Jan. 13.-Havlng been convinced
that Oscar L. Komer. OF No. JOS East Twenty
hrst-st. NewYork. had been tempted 10 commit n
crime by careless display OF wealth left within
his reach and that he not a criminal by
practice or profession. Justice Gaynor discharged
the prisoner from custody and at the same time
criticised the people who leave valuable property
lying about their premises. where the inherent
criminalty of workmen might be aroused.
Kolmer sent by his employers TO do some
work at the home of Theodore Frelinghuysen at
Tuxedo Park and while there stole Jewels worth
several thousand dollars. He arrested. and
has been for some time IN Jail awaiting trial.
Ira l. Bamberger appeared in his defence. and
presented affidavits from Miss Fannie Gichner
chief investigator OF the Clara De Hirsch Home
for Working Girls. No. 225 East Sxty-third-st. of
which Mrs. Bamberger is secretary and Mrs. Oscar
straus is president The afhdayits set forth that
Komer had always been honest. and the main
support Of his aged parents and three brothers and
three sisters The home voucbed for his future
good behavior, and promised that II he did not be-
have himself again to turn him over to the
tody of the law
Justice Gaynor not only criticised the people who
leave wealth scattered about but also said that IL
was not right for women TO chatelaine
watches or bags while on the streets carelessly
and In such manner that unfortunate men might
be tempted TO snatch them and run away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-14
NEw-oRLEANs ENTRIES FOR TO-DAY

race tsix furlongs purse)Step Aside 102; Caddis
d9c- 1o-i Begun, lO2; Miss Goldle, IG2 Lady Lavish,
t4 inerrogation 1oo Overland 1885, Short Cake 1o5:
IUoi Jua NJ liz; Dusky. 112: Ivy 112
race seven furlongs; selling)Miladi Love- 1os
ts,,S 10 Lloga loS Erbe 10S Venus Victrix. 1O5;
thel wheat lO6 Lingo, l06 Stunts 1O6 Dr. Hart IO7;
Cirous Girl. 1Osi Choice, Ill: Macbeth Ill.
Ihtu race tslx furonss purse-Clangor S. Harnakis,
go = Msyoerry. So Palmist 80: Joe Goss. 1922 Sad
TOS III lem 100 sharp Bird 1C5 Parisenne.
Fourth race zone mile: neutrality-suspicious. co. Cap
Tribes Hill. Ill ~-
f1th race three furlongs: pu1se twoyear-ods)-ar-
rett Wilson lOS Dan Horn H. Peter Estsrling ll2;
Delavan 2 Friar Tuck. 112; Hannibal us: Sterling
u.s. ~ ' ~ -'
Sixth race Zone and oneelghth miles, seIling)-Ora
kinney. 49, Edward Hall. 93 Gibbons, 90:
lO3; Vesuvia, 1O3 Handspinner. IO5: Mcwillisns
BaTonet, los: Malay, l07: Lou Woods, lOT.