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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-10-20
.CUNLIFFE CAUGHT
AND ADMITS ALL u !.
Handling Large Sums Of Money
When Getting Small Salary
Too Great Temptation.
NOW SORRY THAT He. YIELDED
Declares He Was Penitent From
First, and if Tried Again
Would Be Honest.
NOW SORRY THAT He YIELDED
(By Associated Press.)

BRIDGEPORT, CONN, October "a
Edward George Cunlffe.s the Adams E1-
press employe. who disappeared from
Pittsburg, Pa, with SOL, 900 in cash. was
arrested here to-day. He made a con-
fession, and expressed his willingness to
return at fonce to Pittsburg. He de-
clared that the money which he took
was intact, and that 1T could be restored,
but he declined to tell until his return
to Ptttsburg, where 1t is hidden. On his
person when arrested the detectives
found $500 in cash.
Detectives under the direction of Dan
lei 8. Thornhil superintendent of the
Pinkerton Detective Agency. OF New
York, traced CunHffe here, and, upon
their arrival early this morning, the
aid Of the local police and detectives
was enlisted. The. hotels were watched
carefully but Cunliffe was not arrested
until late in the forenoon, when he was
seen by Superintendent Thornhill walk
ing down Middle Street ThornhH call
ed to his aid Policeman OConnell, and
the local officers placed the man under
arrest. Cunltffe made no attempt to deny
his identity. and offered no resistance.
Yes, am Cunline.'' he said in re-
Fly to the off1cer's question. II guess the
Jig Is up. Cunlifre then promised to
make no attempt to escape and accom-
HlttaiIS0 lhC pOIlSelIldll anu -ucleCtlVe 10
the Office Of Superintendent of Police
Birmingham, where he made state
ment about the robbery.
Five minutes after I took the money
I was sorry" said Cunlifte, but 1t was
too late then to do anything. What can
you expect from a man getting salary
OF only s65 n month and handling thou
sands OF dollars a day. was tempted,
and / fell. have handled larger sums,
i remember once when I had s25O.0OO in
CASH I was tempted then. but thought
1t over. and decided to be honest.
The night that left Pittsburg, rode
IN sleeper on the way to New YORK,
and stuck my head out of my berth
and saw Slater pass by. Slater is our
local manager in Pttsburg thought
then l would turn back. but, knowing
that he did not see me and that had
the money with me in cash. thought
I would take the chance. I want to so
back to Pittsburg, restore the money
and throw myself upon the mercy Of
the courts.
II, have made fool of myself. Human
nature Is frail, and at some time or
other In our lives we must fall. I have
fallen, and have made the mistake OF
CONTINUED on Chird Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-10-20
DID CHILD DIE
OF POISONING! S
Coroner Taylor Now Investigat-
ing Suspicious Death Of Mrs.
Ed. Perkins's Daughter.
THREATENING LETTERS SENT.
Mother Was Told By Mysterious
Missives That Evil Was
Portending.
THREATENING LETTERS SENT

Upon the result OF the analysis OF the
stomach OF the ive-year-old child OF Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Perkins by Coroner
Taylor, State Chemist, depends whether
or not arrests will be made on sensa-
tional nature. DR.. Taylor declines to dis
.cuss his finding thus far, nor will he give
out any information to throw any light
upon the matter
Following many threatening letters re-
ceived by Mrs. Emma Perkins. wife OF
Mr.. Edward Perkins, a carriage painter
OF the city, the two yea1'-old child OF the
couple died under peculiar circumstances
on the 21st OF September. But nothing
was thought OF poisoning at the time nor
were the letters that had been received
some time previous discussed in any man
ner connecting them with the sudden
death of the child.
Last Tuesday morning the fve-year-
old daughter OF Mrs. Perkins died. It was
taken Ill on Monday about noon. and de-
spite the heroic treatment OF Drs. Terrell
and Gee, died Tuesday morning about
o'clock. The physicians pronounced the
symptoms those OF PHOSPHORUS poison.
Detective Tomlinson was notified and
went to the home No. 1106 North Sixth
street. This was before the child had
been buried. After making a careful in
quiry OF the causes OF the death and hav-
Ing heard OF the report OF the attending
physicians, Detective Tomltnson notified
Coroner Taylor. who removed the stom-
ach OF the last child in order that an
analysis might be made to determine
whether or not poison had been admin
istered And this analysis has not yet
been made, or II 1t has been, DR.. Taylor
refuses to divulge the cause Of death.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perkins have been mar
ried about three years. The two-year-
old child, the first to die. was the only
offspring OF the second marriage of Mrs.
Perkins, who was formerly Mrs. Biakey.
She is now the mother Of five living
children, the oldest of whom is only four
teen years OF age. 8
Threatening Letters.
Several months ago Mrs. Perkins re-
ceiyed two letters and n postal card from
some unknown person. The postal was
signed From Abbie," and one OF tho
letters had the initials "a. NJ" signed.
These letters and also the postal were
OF n threatening nature, one saying that
the writer would yet get tho best Mrs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-10-20
WILL TAKE NO ACTION
IN NPLUNKETT MATTER
General Manager, On Visit to
Agencies, Uses Private Car
and Takes Mother,
Father, Wife and
the Latter's
Maid.
nv Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, October 19.-Richard A..
McCurdy, president of the Mutual Life
Insurance Company, made the statement
today that he had no intention OF re-
signing; that he was elected 10 serve
until June Th, and that nothing can or
will drive him out.
1t was also announced from the dis
trict attorneys office that no action VIII
bc taken regarding the George j. PUNK
EFT matter that was turned over to the
district attorney yesterday BY the legis-
lative committee that Is investigating
the insurance companies.
President McCurdys testimony to-dSS
was very much OF technical nature,
though 1t was Of much value to the com
mittee In It's work.
E The information furnished by Mr.. Nc
SCurdy disclosed that the trust companies
with which the Mutual Life was con-
nected became very prosperous soon af-
ter they were taken up by the Mutual
Life. Two cases in point were the Nor
gristown Trust Company. ut MorristoWn,
n. J., where the AlcCurdy family hvc
and the United States Mortgage and
Trust Company. The former is now con-
5trolled by the Mutual Life, and Mr. Nc
Ecurdy testified that, besides being di-
rector Of this trust company. he is a
large stockholdtr, and would take more
stock II he could get 1t.
Mutual Life Balance.
The Mutual Life keeps balance of not
less than 100000 with this company. of
which II draws from 10 8 per cent. The
latter rate has been paid only since Sep
tember LIST. Mr.. McCurdy did not know
the holdings Of the other members of
his family in this company.
In the syndicate operations. Mr.. Mel
Curdy said he participated not with the
Idea OF drawing bonds. but to obtain his
share of the commission allowed by bank
ers.
When Mr.. Mccurdy was exc used, his
son. Robert II. McCurdv. was called TO
explain some charges for travelling ex-
penses in 1904. He said one OF his duties
as general manager was to visit. the
agencies about the country. Three such
trips were made. the cx pense of which
aggregated about 5000. Mr.. Mccurdy
said that while on one trip he was ac-
companied by his father, mother wife
and the latter's maid. but that the ex-
pcnse accounts were for himself indi-
6vdually. and did not include those OF
any other member OF his family or
party. He had a private car on one OF
these trips. He could not tell why the
expenses on these trips were so large.
but said he would furnish the details
later. N
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-10-20
THE SILVER SWEDE HAS
OFFERED SIS FOR $4,000
4 ESPECIAL to The Times -Dispatch.) E

- Especial 70 The TImes- -D1spatch.J 7E1
alCINGINNATI. o.. October l9.-The $50
0tO in notes and certificates Of deposit
In Minnesota banks, OF which John Pc.
terson. Brandon, Mimi, better known as
SILVER Swede," claimed he was robbed
in Richmond last year. have been found
in two tin boxes in the woods here by
.thirteen-year-old Raymond Sitheilc. Pc
terson stopped in Cincinnati on his way
to Richmond.
The Swede Is a miser and when he was
located and informed of the find sent the
Sitheile boy draft for five dollars. The
boys family returned the money and is
keeping the papers until more Is offered.
Payment is stopped on the deposit cer-
tiHcates but Peterson cannot collect on
the notes till they are turned over to
him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-10-20
DISCUSS INTERESTS OF
FlLIPINOS AND HAWAIIANS

-iallE7!l l13y A9sUcIdteu ffe5s.J -.--73
.tELAKE AiOHONK.t N. Y. October 19.-
Tho status and interests OF the Flipinos
and the Hawaians were considered and
listened to to-day by the Lake Mohonk
other dependent peoples. Among the
speakers was Professor Jeremiah w.
jerks. of Cornell University. Professor,
jerks was to the Orient as q spe-
cial commissioner by the United States
government to Investigate questions Of
currency. labor internal taxation and po-
lice. His topic to-day was Some DIM
culties in the Administration Of Depen-
dencte g. - .is5 Y s6s55 H4Se .st sa8t Z
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-10-20
Extra Supply
...of...
Oct. 18th, 10Th
issues Of
The Times Dispatch

In order to meet the de-
nnand for copies Of The
Times Dispatch giving the
account of the remarkable
demonstration accorded
President Roosevelt by the
city Of Richmond. we have have
reprinted the issues Of Octo-l
Der 18th and 10Th, the first
edition being exhausted
early yesterday. These pa
pers furnish a complete
record Of the happenings,
the people and the spirit Of
the occasion, and nave been
IN such demand that an
extra supplyis entirely gone.
The papers will be on sale
at the Business Office of
The Times-D Dispatch, GIG p.
Main Street. Mail orders
will be promptly and accu-
rately filled.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-10-20
COILS TIGHTEN
AROUND RICHARDS
The Accused Identified AS the
Disguised
Man.
OILED SHOT BOTTLE FOUND
The Prosecution Making a Strong
Case Against the
Accused.
OILED SHOT BOTTLE FOUND
-(special to The TImes-Dispatch.) )

.
FLOYD. VA, October 19.-There were
fewer spectators in the courtroom this
morning than at any previous session
OF the court In the now famous Richards
murder trial. The ladies Of the town
and surrounding county were greatly In
evidence. Miss Link, the fiance of the
murdered man, was In the courtroom,
accompanied by her cousin, Miss Connor.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Richards, the ia
.ther and mother of the accused, were
In court before 1t assembled. They both
wore anxious faces. and the strain Is
evidently telling on the father. The pri-
soner, when brought into court, came
nearly dressed as usual. He was not so
haggard as on the previous day. He had
evidently spent a good night, and was
ready with nod OF recognition to his
friends In tho courtroom, 1t was not
long before the room was filled with
spectators. Old men from all sections
of the county arc In their accustomed
places
The Man in Disguise.
William Ira IIoff, tho witness of yes
terday, who testified to seeing Richards
in disguise some two miles from the
scene of the homicide, and positively
identified him, was recalled He stated
that no had been Informed by Jean
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-10-20
Smith is INDICTED
FOR R0|.BB|hIG BANK
Charged With Embezzling Bank
Funds to the Amount of
Nearly $aoo,ooo.
(By Associated Press.)

LOUISVILLE, KY. October 1e.-W. b,
Smith. former president OF the Western
National Bank OF this city, was indicted
to-day by the Federal grand jury on ten
counts, charging him with embezzlement,
making false entries and the misappro-
priation Of the funds of the bank, The
total defalcations charged in the in4.ct-
ment amount to-, $l9aOl3. Smith is said
10 he In Porto Rico. and 1t Is alleged,
a cablegram has been received from him
saying he will return to louisville on
Octo ber 18th. ~
4 Smith is th!rty-two years of age He
came here from Paducah, where he was
in several enterprises. While
in Paducah he took q Appointment part in
church affairs and taught a class In the
Broadway Methodist Sunday school, He
owned stock IN tho Jackson Whig, q
published at Jackson, Tenn.
Bryan to Visit Japan's Emperor.
(By Associated Press.l
!. TOXIC October 19.---'The American min
lister, Lloyd g. Grlscom. will present Wm, y, y
J, Rryan to the Emperor on October 2lse,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-10-20
THRONG GREETS HIM
At GREENSBORO
Al Splendid Bouquet Of chrysan-
3 thenlurns for Mrs.
Roosevelt. \,
(By Associated Press.

GREENSBORO. IN. c., October 19.----
Lusty cheers Of welcome from the threats Its
OF thousands OF men, women and children,
greeted President Roosevelt as he step
ped to the observation platform OF his
car when the special train bearing MIN
and his party In their Southern tour
stopped at the Southern Railway passen-
ger station in Greensboro this afternoon
at 4 O. clock. When the cheering had sub
sided the President responded to tho
ovation tondered him by smiling, bowling
and waving his hand to his enthusiastic
audience.
r. Turning to his left the President greeted
the committee OF citizens from the Cham
Der of Commerce and Board Of Aldermen
and received from Mayor Murphy, acting
as chairma,, In few well chosen words.
the official welcome to the city Of Green's
boro s5
"A Huge Bouquet.
At that moment a young man with a
huge bouquet OF beautiful chrysanthe-
NUNS, tied with bow OF white silk rib-
bon, to which was attached small en-
velope, which bore the words, Mrs,
Roosevelt" attracted the Presidents at
tention. The young man came forward
through tho crowd with the big bouquet
labove 8 h his head, and the President re-
ceived it with n smile and few words
OF thanks. He then had 1t sent into the
car to Mrs. Roosevelt.
Then Lioutenant-Governor Winston
taking the place OF Governor K B.
Glenn, stepped to the railing ana MIRO
,sg (Conttn1Ied c,n Second Pnge,)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-10-20
The Man in Disguise.

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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-01
HEART FAILURE
ENDS HIS LIFE
George Rice Dies Suddenly at
Farm of Andy Clavin
Yesterday.

George Rice, aged 66, died sud
denly yesterday atthe farm of A,
Clavin of this city at the head of
Lake Bemidjf. Heart failure was
the cause of death. The aged
man was staying on the farm
with Charles Studley, who con-
Quoted the farm and had returned
about 10 days ago from North Da-
kota. where he spent the harvest
season. Mr.. Studley was with
Rice a few moments before death
occurred, but left the room. Re-
turning, he found Rice dead in
the chair in which he had been
sitting. The remains were
brought to Bemidji this morning
and taken to Lahr's undertaking
parlors. Funeral arrangements
will be made as soon as relatives
of the dead man who live in New
York are heard from.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-01
CHINAMAM
in TROUBLE
Proprietor Of Chinese Laun-
dry Arrested Charged
With Assault.

A warrant has been issued for
the arrest of the proprietor of
the Chinese restaurant on Second
street charging him with assault.
It is claimed that after a dispute
regarding a laundry bill between
the Chinaman and Richard
Hawkes. the Chinaman called Mr..
Hawkes. vile names, afterwards
throwing cuspidor through the
Office of the Wheelock & Hawkes.
employment Office at Mr.. Hawkes..
The trial will come up before
Judge Skinvik at 10 O'Clock a. m.
Friday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-01
II. S. Marshals Active Look.
ing After Illegal Liquor
Selling and Trespass.
NEBISH BARTENDER BOUND
OVER TO FEDERAL COURT.
Two From Red Lake. Accused of
Illegal Sale of Liquor,
DISCHARGED. r..

During the past few days U. S.
Marshals George J. Mallory of
Duluth and Frank w. Tufts of
st. Paul have been busy in Min
nesota making a cleanup of a
number of cases OF tim Der tres
pass and illegal liquor selling. AS
a result there have been several
arrests and yesterday three had
their preliminary examination
beforeU. is. Commissioner Brown
of Bagley.
Alexander Gillespie, bartender
for John Lark at Nebish, was
bound over to the federal court
charged with having sold liquor
to Indians.
John Klouser, of Red: Lake, &C.
cused of selling liquor to Indians
was discharged, the evidence not
being sufficient to hold him to
the federal court.
Mrs. Josetta Howe, charged
with having conducted a blind
Dig at Red Lake, was also dismis-
sed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-01
HALLOWEEN
WAS OBSERVED.
Evidences of Small Boys
Tricks Numerous This
Morning.

In spite of the bitter cold, Hal
lowe'en was generally observed
last night by Bemidji small boys,
and many evidences Of their
tricks were observed this morn
ing. The police were kept busy
during the night looking after
the boys, but in spite of this the
boys were successful in carrying
out a number of their designs.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-01
Candidate For Treasurer.

The undersigned announces
himself as a candidate for the
office of city treasurer: subject to
the will of the voters on Nov. Z
next. II elected I will conduct
the Office in the same manner
that [ haYe during the terms I
have served as village treasurer.
w. T.. Brooks.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-01
Correspondence
NEBISH.

Walter Marson came up from
Bemidji Tuesday,on the motor
car.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Casin re-
turned Sunday from a visit at
Bemidji. Mr.. Casin has some
what recovered from his recent
Illness.
Charles Damon spent Sunday
with his sister at Nymore.
A. H. Watson spent Sunday
with his family. Mr.. Watson is
employed at Dawson City in the
carpenter trade.
Ted Getchell of Bemidji is
through this country buying
logs for Backus- Brooks Lum Der
company.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-01
WILL ADJOURN
THIS EVENING
Fall Term of District Court For
Beltrami County Ends
Tonight.

The fall term of district court
for Beltrami county, which was
resumed this week, will adjourn
this evening. Only few cases
have been tried, and the only
ones yet to be disposed Of are
the personal property tax cases,
about 80 in mum Der.
The case Of. w. R. Peyton as
trustee against Thos. Newly re-
suited against the defendant for
$25 and costs. a
The case Of w. R. Peyton as
trustee against w. A. easier was
decided against, the defendant
and Judgment entered for $76.25.
The case Of J. P. Omich VS.. E.
M. Peterson, appealed from
justice COURT was tried today
but decision has not been
rendered. J.
Should the time this afternoon
be too short to dispose Of all the
personal property tax cases the
remainder will be tried in
chambers. e! ..a. ..s..
Judge McClenahan and Court
Stenographer Moody will re-
turn to their homes at Brainerd
tomorrow morning. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-01
Candidate For Alderman.

In response to the wishes Of a
large number Of friends, [ have
decided TO become a candidate
for alderman in the fourth ward.
! am independent of any political
faction and if elected will serve
for the best interests Of the city
independently. [ favor an open
policy.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-01
Minnesota Wisconsin Football
Game.

= On account Of the Minnesota.
Wisconsin football game at Min
neapolis, November j 4th, the
Great Northern Railway will sell
tickets at the rate Of one fare
plus so cents for the round trip.
Tickets on sale November 3nd
and for all trains arriving in the
twin cities not later than 8 p. N.
November 4th, final return limit,
November 9th. Ask your loo al
agent for further particulars.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-01
Broke Big Engine.

The large engine at the War;
field Electric company's plant
was put out of com mission last
night as result of the breaking
of piston rod and as a result a
large mum Der of business houses
on Third street were without
lights for several hours. The
damage was repaired today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-01
Political Announcements.
Candidate for Alderman

| hereby announce myself as
a candidate for alderman for the
fourth ward. I am favorable to
a wide open policy and believe
that this policy should be follow
ed in conducting the city govern
ment.
F. B.. Brinkman.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-01
DOda Fisk Coming.

The Dode Fisk orchestra has
been engaged to give concert
and dance at the City Opera
house on Dec. l.. The orchestra
appeared in Bemidji last year
and is known here as an excel
lent professional organization.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-01
Fifteen Days For Fighting.

Deputy Sheriff Thos. Bailey,
Jr., returned this morning from
Blackjack, where he took charge
of Ludwig Anderson, committed
from Blackjack to the Beltrami
county jail for fighting. Ander-
son was confined at the Jail this
morning and will serve Is DAYS.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-01
For Rent.

Cottage, four rooms, good eel
Tar, frost proof. New house,
comfortable for winter, large
screen porch for summer use.
Location west side Irvine avenue
in Wagner's addition, west of
ball park. Rent $12 per month.
Key at D. D. Harger's, two doors
south. Geo. E. Richardson,
owner.