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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-04-15
JUDGE THOMPSON.
His Death Mourned by All
Classes of People-Was
a Friend of the Poor.

Judge Reginald II. Thompson, of the
Police Court, died of inflammation of
the brain last Monday. Judge Thomp-
son was native of Virginia, went to
California in 1858, where he published a
newspaper for few years, served through
the war in Confederate regiment from
Arkansas, and came to Louisville about
1864, where he completed his study of
law. In 1852 he was appointed Police
Judge to succeed ]. Hop Price, deceased,
and held the office to his death. Though
an ardent Democrat, Judge Thompson
was not a partisan, and was reelected
four times, even when his party ticket
was defeated. AS Judge he made an en-
viable record and by his justice, temper
ed with mercy, he did much to reform
and save from criminality many an I'M
fortunate. AS Judge he saw the condi-
ton, poverty, temptations and vicious
surroundings of the class of people who
make up the slums of city, and his no.
BILE and generous heart led him to further
investigation and effort to ameliorate
those conditions, rescue from evil asso-
Citations ard give opportunity to a better
| life for those unfortunates. To this end
he was prominent in and gave every en-
couragement to the various charitable
organizations and institutions.
Though childless, it was in behalf of
the children-the unfortunate progeny of
depraved parents, homeless waits, the
newsboys, bootblacks regardless of color
that his most earnest and persistent
efforts were given. 1t was he who.
after years of solicitation, induced the
Legislature and city to establish and
maintain a school of reform for colored
children. He was not successful in hav-
ing the Legislature or city to provide an
institution for homeless children, but by
securing the cooperation of few lead
ing citizens and arousing the public to
aid in the undertaking he founded the
Newsboys' Home, which, though not
long established and not near what it
should be, has done and is doing much to
relieve distress, educate and train Alright
into mannerly and useful men a class of
unfortunates whose fate has been too
often, through no fault of theirs, life of
misery and criminality. The Newsboys'
Home is his monument and should bear
his name.
Personally Judge Thompson was plain
and unassuming, ever affable and frank,
sympathetic and just in his dealings with
all fellow-men regardless of condition,
position or color. His loss is to the en-
tire community, but will be felt most by
those whom he did most for--the poor
and unfortunate to be found in the high
ways and byways, and who most of all
need some friend whose only desire is
their welfare ane whose hope of reward
is not vf this world.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-04-15

All eye on Mackin Council and the Irish
American Society, and will give them
merry race for the pretty banner.
So far the bazaar has been huge sue
cess, and the Dominican fathers are well
pleased, and according to Rev. Father
Logan only hope that the present success
will continue until the last night of the
bazaar, Saturday, April %. Here's hoping
that it may, and that they may make
barrel of money, which is no more than
they deserve.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-04-15
PRAYERS ANSWERED.

The prayers offered in all the Catholic
churches of this city last Sunday asking
God to send the blessing of fine weather
seem to have been answered. The
weather has been all that one could de-
sire this week, and the farmers generally
took advantage of it, with the result that
the outlook for the future is much
brighter. The change has also been OF
great benefit to our city merchants and
working people.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-04-15
KNIGHTS NEW QUARTERS.

The members of Branch "a of the
Catholic Knights of America are greatly
pleased with their new quarters-Aquinas
Union Hall. President Joe McGinn says
the branch will now rapidly increase in
numbers. Eloquent addresses for the
knights were made at the last meeting
by Rev. Father Logan and State Vice
President Xeeneman.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-04-15
IRISH FORESTERS.

A branch of the Irish National Fores-
tiers has been organized in Boston and
named the Henry Grattan branch. This
is the first branch of the order in Massa-
chusetts, and includes in its membership
come of the most prominent Irishmen OF
Boston, who announce their purpose to
spread the organization throughout the
State.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-04-15

Society Of st. Patrck's parish. The
ladies have made all he necessary ar
rangements for entertaining a large
crowd and a pleasant time is assured
those who will attend. The proceeds
will be devoted to worthy purposes.
Game will begin at $3.50 sharp, and
Scally's orchestra win furnish the latest
and most popular dancing music.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-04-15
EUCHRE AND DANCING.

The first eucher and hop of the reason
to be given at any of the parks will occur
Monday evening at Fountain Ferry,
under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-01

chorus girl, had represented himself to be
the son of Austrias premier He hung on
To the story so persistentiy that he made 1t
stick, and he wasn't dropped down the ele-
vator shaft of the newspaper he had faxed.
he held his end up in weird police stories
for six months after that, when along comes
the famous prima donna / mentioned when
] began to tell you about him. He fasci-
mated the song bird. perhaps, by reason of
his Oriental, seething imagination, and they
got married within month after their first
meeting. He's been her prosperous man
ager' ever since.
Then there was that extraordinary fake
known In Chicago as the Japanese interview.
These two hotel reporters had grown
aweary of Chicago, and they decided 10 try
their fortunes in New York. They made ar
rangements to resign from their respective
wanted TO make a Garrison finish of their
taking careers. So they got together and
wrote lengthy interview with Japanese
tourist OF distinction in his own country,
who had passed through Chicago ton the
day before publication on his way to Eu-
rope, where he was going to buy whole
lot of battle ships and things The inter-
view was chiefly remarkable for the number
of fierce threats the distinguished Jap made
against the United States. He talked OF the
ease with which Japans new navy could
steam over to the west coast of the United
States and lay all the towns therealong in
ruins, and, what's more, he said that Japan
was seriously meditating doing just that
tlfng-not for any particular reason or
grievance. the distinguished Jap stated, but
just for luck or for something like that.
A Alto it made pretty warm rea niter
at Washington was for a few days kept
pretty busy discrediting the interview with
Eka Ma, Tahwho" the name Of the next mex: to
the interview in their respective newspapers
the two writers thereof drew their final pay
and went to New York. 1t wasn't until
long after they settled there that it was
discovered that 'Ekafa Tahwho,' spelled
backward, reads "Oh, what fake!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-01
"a FOOL AND HIS MONEY"
How Little Danny Shocked His sam
day School Teacher.
Chica go Journal.


One OF the West Side Sunday schools does
week. 1t has been preparing for some time
and naturally the first requisite was to raise
the necessary funds. Special contributions
were taken up.
The teacher Of a class of small boys eX-
planned to her youthful pupils what was eX-
pected of them.
Now, boys she said next Sunday 1
want each of you TO bring penny, or more
if you can, and be ready to give some APP
propriate verse from the Bible when you
drop it into the box.
The class promised it would do this.
The next Sunday came, and with 1t the
boys and the money The first to step up
to the box, drop in his coin, and turn TO
recite his quotation was a nice little man
with a broad white collar and a face Of
nearly the same dimensions, stamped with
goodness and innocence.
The Lord loyeth cheerful giVer, ne re-
cited, in a shrill monotone.
The teacher was pleased. she saw tnat
one at least, had caught the true spirit of
the occasion. She turned hopefully to the
second He was also an immaculate youth
from ''one Of the best families" He smiled
sweetly as he dropped in quarter, and
said:
1T is more blessed to give than to re-
ceive"
The teacher, who is an enthusiast, was
happy over the success of her plan.
Now, Dannie,' she said, turning to boy
who came from the lower walks of life, and
who had sold papers and shined shoes.
Dannie staggered up, dropped in his
penny, winlzed at one of the other boys, and
announced abruptly:
"A fool and his money are soon parted"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-01
BANKS IN GOOD SHAPE
DECREASE IN SURPLUS CAUSED BY
GOVERNMENT WITHDRAWAL.
Past Years Record I'm Wall Street Has
Not Been Surpassed in Vol
Ume of Business.
The New York weekly bank statement given
out Saturday shows the following changes:

The banks now hold $40. 1875 in excess OF the
requirements of the 25 per cent. rule.
The New York Financier says: 1.-THE statement
of the associated banks for the week ending Dec.
81 shows decrease of $4SS O75 in surplus reserve,
for the reason. principally, that the treasury
called for the first nstaliment of Pacific Railway
deposits, thereby reducing the cash in bank.
Otherwise the statement is favorable and exhibits
the present strength of the institutions whose
items are included in the totals. Loans expanded
s6,O95,6O0, which is only moderate considering
the season and the volume of exchange trans
actions Deposits show relative gain of $ 095, 900,
necessitating an increased reserve of over two
millions. The gain in cash for the week was
only 1883, 400, which is the net remainder of
the heavy interior receipts after deducting losses
to the treasury. The difference between the cash
receipts and the expanded reserve requirements
Of course came out Of surplus reducing the excess
as noted. This is better result than had been
anticipated Now that the new year is at hand
and interior receipts probably will grow. it would
seem that the banks sustain the present vol
ume of business without embarrassment The
fact that they have during the last ninety days
provided for increased loan demands amounting
to about $50, coo 600 and show deposits larger by
SOL 100000, while their excess reserve is actually
S3,S53,0O0 larger than on Oct 1, affords tangible
evidence of the extent to which they can expand
their resources under pressure. 1t is interesting
to note that on Dec. 81 one year ago the excess
reserve was only S15 7SS 49, deposits 500 O64 2OO
loans s607. ISL COO and total reserve 1854 Co.,
The years record, it is unnecessary to say, has
never been surpassed. but it is surprising to
note that the greater proportion of the growth
has been made within the last three months
Conditions are favorable to a continuance of the
expansion which has been going on in that time
Where it will stop say. but if
domestic needs require it there is little doubt
that loans will be transferred from foreign to
American account. This means gold imports and
may for the time being check the growth of the
totals AS matter Of fact, however, it will
really mean more than the present expansion, of
which much is written"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-01

543 and the local taxation account COM
tI1buted 4bI9,922 to the police fund during
the year. The pay of the police. alone, IN
Guiding chief constables, superintendent
inspectors, sergeants and constables, was
The total number o. criminal offenses re-
ported to the metropolitan police last year
was 1924, as compared with 1885 in 1886,
20,02l in 1885 and 20.97O in 1894 AS regards
felonies relating to property. the proportion
per thousand OF the population was 2,5z4-
The lowest on record. In 1861 the proportion
was clio. There were eighteen eases or
murder: two of the accused were tried and
acquitted and five others were found to be
insane. In three cases the trials resulted in
conviction and death sentences. while four
cases remain to be accounted for. One or
these, the case Of Margaret Marshall. found
dead in her own house at Bethnai Green on
Sept. is, has never been accepted as a crime
by the metropolitan police; all ele clreuIn-
stances pointed TO the conclusion that death
was caused by a fall due to accident and
not to violence. The murderer of Florence
Saunders is we'll known TO the police, but he
absconded before his crime was discovered,
and he Is believed TO be still out OF the coun-
try. In the case of Elizabeth Camp. found
murdered in London 4 Southwestern Rail-
way carriage at Waterloo on Feb H. the
body was removed from the railway station
to St. ThomaS'S hospital, and from thence
after a medical inspection IL was sent 10 the
mortuary, the police remaining IN Ignorance
that any crime had been committed. Dur
ing the time that thus elapsed the murderer
was drinking in a certain public house. put
the opportunity of taking him red-nan0eu
ing to justify an arrest The last. case to be
accounted for is that of child Of six found
strangled in a field at Upton on Sept. %,
and this murder unfortunately remains Ia
the fullest sense an undiscovered crime.
During the year 1906 carriages were IL
censed, 1925 being two-wheeled, 2,5S four
wheeled. $3.50 omnibuses, and 1873 tram
way cars. The new carriages numbered
1,421. There were 2S505 licensed drivers ana
conductors. The practice of conveying large
packages of luggage on the roofs OF han
som cabs, so as to prevent the driver from
having a proper view of the roadway and
complete control over the horse. has re-
suited in many serious land in more than
once case fatal accidents. 1t has therefore
been found necessary specially to caution
all such drivers that serious notice viii De
taken of a persistence in this dangerous
practice.
At the lost property office S9,16 articles
were received during 1857. These included
2.6S1 bags, 3,03S purses, 17,4S4 umbrellas and
ISL watches. The miscellaneous articles, s.
69 in number, included an artificial leg,
wooden bed rest. birds In cages. dogs, gas
stove, musical instruments (incuding a port
able street harmonium), and a sewing ma
chine. No fewer than 1882 articles were
restored to the losers. The awards paid 20
drivers and conductors amounted to 60 seq,
including three sums of $50, one of els o1ie
of 9l4, four of 2S, two of 97, three Of Sc
and ten of &5.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-01
AL ABOUT LONDON.
Criminal and Other Statistics from
the City's Head Policeman.
PAN Mall Gazette.

ran Mail Gazette.
Sir E. r. c. Bradford the commissioner
of police of the metropolis states, in his
report to the home secretary for 1897, that
on Dec. 81 last the authorized strength Of
the metropolitan force was 81 superintend-
ents. SIS inspectors, 1908 Sergeants and u 1874
constables, or a total of Is Az, being a de-
crease of 10 inspectors and an increase of 10
sergeantS and l23 constables since Dec. 81
1896. OF these, superintendent 50 in
spectors, 1877 sergeants ana 1,505 constables
were employed on special duties for various
government departments, including special
protection posts at public offices and build
ings. dock yards and military stations, and
by public companies. and private individuals.
Under the existing system, about 80 per cent.
of the number availa5ie for duty in the
streets Is required for night duty-from 10
d. m. to a. m.
The metropolitan police district extends
over radius Of fifteen miles from Charing
Cross exclusive of the city of London and
the liberties thereof and embraces an area
of 6S831 square miles, extending from Col
ney Heath, Hertfordshire on the north, to
Mogadore, Todworth Heath. in the south,
and from Lark Hill, Essex. in the east, 10
Staines Moor, Middlesex, in the west.
The mean ratable value of the metro
politan area for police purposes for the
year 1878 was E40,5Sl544, but of the actual
value Of the property in charge OF the police
it is impossible to form any estimate.
The police rate is now fixed at Sd In the
pound of which I'D in the pound IS payable
out OF the local taxation account, under the
local government act, 1883. The total
amount Of police rate levied on the parishes
Tor the year ended March 81 1888, was &Sl5,-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-01

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 31.-The Alpha Tau
Omega congress has transacted its principal
business. Ribbon societies were discount
enanced, and ii was decided TO try the pro-
vincial system. Boston was named the next
meeting place. The following officers were
Glazebrook Washington. D. c.; worthy
grand chaplain, Rev. Thomas F. Caller,
bishop of Tennessee; worthy grand keeper of
worthy grand scribe, George H. Lamar,
washington, ID. c.: worthy grand chan
Virginia: high council, r. w. Otis. A. Glaze
brook, d. d, Elizabeth, n. j.; Prof e. J.
Shives. Pittsburg; William T. Maginnis,
New Orleans; Fred Upper. jr., Of Vermont
and Robert A. Walter, of Chicago: frater-
nifty architect. David A. White. McBane, N.
c.. seventh biennial congress: L. e. Eble of
Chicago. Toet; Hon. Edward Lyle, Roanoke
Va. orator. The chapter was given 8
banquet at the st. Charles Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-01

Certificates have been issued to the fol-
lowing named Indianians
Northumberland Galbreth. Hillsbnrg.
s. to So Joseph Coxley, Indianapolis So to s..
Restoration and Increase-John w. Chill
den deceased, Georgia, s. to S.; George IL.
Gwin BrookSton S. to $50.
Increase--Loami r. Scherer, Windfall, $l2
to S14; William Wharton. Burrows, SO 70
$l2; Samuel HORNE, Kokomo. SIG to Sll;
Elisha Messenger, Switz City, $l2 to $l4;
Frederick Hutton, Terre Haute, s. 10 $40;
Joseph A. Berry. Wabash. S. to SO; Levi K.
Fodrea NobIesville $40 to S17; James r..
Williams Putnamville. Sc to S.: Andrew J..
Pennington, Frankfort, s. to =. Chauncey
". r.. Lynch. louisville, SI4 to ST.
Reissue-A braham Cemer. Van Buren,, ~.
Original Widows, etc--Eliza w. Snow,
Oakvilie, S.
Mexican War Wldows-sarah A. Clark.
Madison, S.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-01
Your Health.
Baltimore American.


Try cranberries for malaria.
Try sun bath for rheumatism.
Finger nails can be made strong and ~
a delicate pink tint by the use of the fol-
lowing recipe: Melt two drains of purd
white wax and add few drops Of aImOnd
oil, then mix In the yoik Of an egg unit
q paste is formed. The nails should -
rubbed every night with this, and gl0Ves
should be worn.
The gastric Juices of the stomach fare
capable of cultivation and can be encour-
aged by regularity and the gradual increase
In the quantity OF any particular 1000. A
good appetite and a relish for what is eaten
are Important factors IN the cure OF dyspeP-
STA, and both can be cultivated by this same
regularity.
Many cases Of dyspepsia are caused by
errors in living. Overlooking the stomach
prolongs and retards digestion especially 70
alcohol and the habit Of taking meals hur-
riedly or at irregular hours or or engaging
in work requiring the exercise OF the brain
or a STOPPING position after a meal are All
acts whose penalty sooner or later IS dys-
pepsia.
most easily digested are the best for dys-
peptics but this is a decided mistake, for
If the stomach IS given food requiring oQt
little exertion to digest II viii become weak
and If g greater amount of work Is ever eS-
pected of IL it viii rebel. In consequence
person predisposed to attacks Of Indigestion
avoids many Of the nourishing foods which
alone can bring relief and health.
There Is no one who likes to shake hands
with q person whose hand Is cold and claH-
my. No one is better aware Of this fact
than the suffering party possessing the dis
agreea bic hand. The slightest exertion or
change of weather is apt 10 bring about this
condition. II arises from constitutional
weakness or nervousness. Some remedies
are to rub cut lemon over the palms, not
using soap. or using alum and water or
boracic acid and water
An earache should not be passed over
with a superficial examination, but the child
should be given hot fo0tbaths and put 10
bed The bowels should be freely acted on
Hot dry applications are better than moist
ones II Is better not TO inject solutions OF
Opiates too often mask the pain and com
ceal tho real trouble. Delays are dangerous
ard in case Of approaching rupture the tyne
panum shollla De freely lncise1s No pnysls
elm should ever hesitate to call ii IA aurise
when In doubt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-01
Marriage Licenses.

Carl Christ and Lille Vessel
Lutte Smithson and Celia Zook.
Albert Smith and Lucy Ellen Newhall.
Austin H Sheets and Gertrude Mccoy.
Walter n. Cooke and Eleanor Onderdonk.
Frank Dickey and Eta Hackley.
BUrey II. Stuck and Iney NJ Williams.
William Earnest and Ida Gill.
Willis B. Robinson and Lottie Quail.
Stephen A. Johnson and Flora Mabel Hook.
Francis +. Carney and Martha 3. Ritz.
Carlton F. Bea and Edith Healy.
Nicholas NJ. Smock and Edna A. Boughton.
Otto Leppert and Gertrude Tucker.
Thomas e PeH and Carrie F. Cook.
James o. Abbitt and Nellie Good.
Hamlet Tansey and May Fortune.
George Taylor and Molle Merritt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-01

Louie Sanders, twenty-four years, 1S West
Fourteenth street, phthisis.
Margaret Hartgen, twenty-five years, Central
Hospital for the Insane, exhaustion
Joseph Campbell. one week, 2058 Cooper street.
exhaustion.
Marshal Taylor, twenty-seven years. city. rail-
road accident.
Elzora D. Leach, forty-four years. $50 Huron
street, cancer.
Jacob Mohr thirty-seven years, city, cirrhosis
Nancy Bergman seventy-four years, Il Eastern
avenue. Bright's disease.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-01
VITAL STATISTICS-DEC. 81.
Births.

Minnie and William Walker, Tuxedo Park girl.
Mamie and Frank Thornton, Northwestern ave-
nue., girl
Julia and Benjamin Peters, 1909 Sheffield ave
nue., boy.
Anna and F. Doremus, 1924 Leonard street, boy
Amanda J. and Ellwin W. Ramp, 522 North
Illinois street, boy.
Nellie and NJ R. Thompson. 1922 North Me-
rdian street. boy.
Mathilde and Anton Albin. 724 South East
street. girl.
Effie and Edward Kortepeter, 1922 Winchester
Minnie and HersheI Avery. 1901 South East
street, girl.
Ida and Frank Broc. 10S Arizona street, girl
Eta and John Stumph, 707 Buchanan street.
girl.