Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-09
THE MATTHEW aUsH CASE.

 Dr. Thompson States Regarding a Card Which Was Published-Ros- ton, the Detective, Again - The Mother of Bush D1savOvEs the Card.
 Mrs. Bush of IF Whalley avenue, the mother of the late Matthew Bush, made a statement in afternoon paper by would-be Detective James A. Ros- ton, the young colored man who ous in spotting liquor dealers. The article in the paper read as follows:
 In regard of the fact that certain newspa- stated that Mrs. Bush blamed Dr. Thompson for the death of her son Matthew, and held him responsible, I, as Mrs. Bush's attorney, desire to say that she does not blame Dr. Thompson, neither does she hold him re- sponsible in this matter (gas being the cause of his death.) JAMES A. RosToN.
 Dr. Thompson, when seen last evening by reporter, told the following story about the card printed above. He said: About & week ago this eolored man came to my office and said that he was Q detective and that his name was James A. Roston, and at the present he was acting as Bush's attorney, having been appointed by Judge York to settle up Bushs affairs. After having thus introduc- ed himself to me, he asked me if had any bill against Mrs. Bush for services rendered, and I told him that had not. He then said 'EWell, the gas has not yet been paid for and don't know who is to pay for it." I told him that would, and he said all right. He then told me that he was taking up collection to help pay for the funeral of Matthew Bush, and asked me to subscribe. I told him that would not at the time, but &01l hs %oo forw days. He said that he would, and on Satur- day last he did so. He then repeated his request for money and I gave him check on the bank for five dollars, as at the time had my suspicious of him, and so gave him the check instead of the cash so as to be able, in it was necessary to prove that gave 1t to him, to do so. At this time he asked me if I knew that Mrs. Bush did not blame me at all for the death of Matthew. l told him l was very glad to hear it, and he then asked me if he should put card in the papers to this effect, and told him should like such card over her signature. He said he would put one in and asked me to write one, which did, and then calling cab we went to Mrs. Bush's house and when we went in Roston asked her if she remembered what they were talking about a few days ago, about net blaming me for her sons death, and asked her to sign such card. She said that she was much worked up about her recent troubles that she would not do so to- day but some other time. She and Roston then went into another room and heard them evidently quarreling about suit of clothes. After the two came out into the room where was, Boston asked her again if she would sign the paper and she said not now, but that he could put one in on his own responsibility. We then left the house and I tore up the paper I had written, but Roston said he was going to put in 8 card in the papers, and he did so on his own responsibility. The name appeared as Gas ton, probably as 8 misprint.
 Coroner Mix has finished his examination in the case and will probably report to States Attorney Doolittle on the latter's re- turn from Washington, D. c.
 POLO LAST NIGHT.
 New Haven Defeats Fair Haven After a Hard Struggle By a Score of to -SprinSfieId Defeats Hartford to O.
 Probably no game of polo this season in this city caused more excitement than that of last night between the New Ravens and Quinnipiacs of Fair Haven. The game was marked by strong playing, and especially so ol the part of the Quinni- piacs. The game was called shortly after 9 o'clock, and in 9 minutes and 30 seconds Bragdon of the Fair Ravens caged the ball. After this the New Ravens made every effort to cage the ball, but her opponents were too strong. For 25 minutes the ball was kept rolling over the floor until finally Martin caged it for Fair Haven. At this period of the game it looked as though New Haven was destined to be defeated. Currier, "old reliable,' took off his hat and prepared to work, and from that time until the close of the game he played a brilliant game. Riley at center worked hard, and he was one of the most potent factors which caused victory to perch on the brow of the New Haven team. Felton and Corners at center played their usual good passing game. Perkins made many good stops and many times saved New Haven from defeat.
 New Haven secured the third goal by a good hit of Corners. The fourth and fifth goals were also taken by New Haven, both being caged by Dempsey.
 The Fair Haven team deserve great credit for the manner in which they played, and, doubtless before the season is over, will make good showing. Bragdon, Martin and Abercrombie played a remarkable game.
 A return game will be played at Quinnipi ac rink this evening and promises to be hot ly contested. Cars will be in waiting after the game.
 At Springfield last night the Springfelds defeated the Hartfords by score of to 0.