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Passaic City record., 1900-05-19
CUBAN OFFICIALS In JAIL
Postmaster, Deputy Auditor and Two
Clerks Arrested.
THOMPSON SIGNS A CONFESSION

The Postmaster Says That Havana Office
Funds Were Juggled to Cover a
Shortage of S435 Which He Had
Used-Auditors Begin an Investig cation
of the Cuban Postal Department..
HAVANA, Cuba (By Cable).-Warrants
were issued for the arrest of E. P. Thomp-
Deputy Auditor of the island, and Edward
Moya and Jorge Mascara, Cuban clerks in
the stamp department, and all were lodged
In the Vivac, the Tombs Of Havana. This
was done under the advice OF the Postal
Inspectors.
Before his arrest Postmaster Thompson
confessed the mfsappropriationo OF $435 and
other Irregularities. Thompson made a
sworn statement to one of the Secret Ser.
he needed money for his own use and
took $435 from the money order ac-
count, depositing his receipt. When
the next inspection Of the Postal De-
partment by special agents was made he,
being unable to repay the money, ordered
the clerk In charge Of the money order re-
ceipts to withdraw his personal receipt and
substitute s435 in cash which had been re.
ceived that day aud which would not have
to be accounted for until the next day.
The inspection was safely passed when his
personal receipt went back and the money
came out again. By this method he sue
cessfully eluded detection during several
Inspections.
In April, through failure to carry out
this plan, the discrepancy was discovered.
1t was reported to Director Of Posts Bath
bone that Thompson had paid the $435,
and nothing further was done. Thomp.
son does not say in his statement where
he got the money to make the refund, but
he does admit that just at this time he
drew a note for $3.50, which Nicely indorsed
and the North American Trust Company
discounted. 1t is supposed that he used
this money to make his shortage good.
Thompson also confesses that ne man
ipulated the stamp accounts. He admits
having changed balances without the
knowledge of Director Rathbone. He says
this was irregular, but denies that there
was anything dishonest in the motives
guiding him. There is nothing to show
that he acted in collusion with Neely In
anything. He denies, in fact, any knowl-
edge OF Neely's acts.
The arrest OF Mr.. Thompson caused
great surprise in the city. 1t Is looked
upon rs the precursor OF many other ar
rests. General Wood felt, as did the Postal
Inspectors, that it would be better to have
the suspected persons arrested and to give
them an opportunity to obtain bail than to
keep them indefinitely under close super
vision at time when the detectives are
badly needed for other work.
Four postoflce auditors have arrived
here from Washington and at once began
an examination Of the departments ac-
counts.
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Dom estic.

Joseph McGrath, three years old, fell
from a Third avenue elevated train to the
street In New York City and escaped prac.
tically unhurt.
Admiral Dewey unveiled the monument
to Admiral Farragut, near Knoxville, Tenn.
The transport Thomas arrived at San
francisco after run Of twenty-nine days
from Manila. Among the passengers was
Brigadier-G General Theodore Schwan.
The Democrats OF Georgia. at theil
primaries, nominated Allan D. Gambler for
Governor and A. G. Bacon for United
States Senator.
Pawtucket, r. l., fell from St. Patrick's
Church steeple at Lowell, Mass, distance
OF ITS feet, and was instantly killed.
The sudden appearance OF extreme heat
In New York City resulted In the prostra-
tion Of many persons.
Jessie Sherwood, seventeen years old, OF
Waukegan, Ill.,, infatuated with a soldier +,
donned a regular army uniform and at
tempted to accompany her sweetheart to
Cuba as soldier. She was arrested.
The Peruvian Government has ratified
the resolution OF Congress, adopted on
November 2S last. approving the extra
dition treaty with the United States.
A long run of robberies eliminated in
LILO LII uuIuoI VI ~ II. uIIOuy yOuuS luihO
owner at Joplin, Mo. For the past year
men have been held up on the streets Of
Joplin by footpads and burglaries have
been frequent.
The Pennsylvania Railroad has arranged
with New York banks to borrow SIS, 900, 900
for year or longer.
Spinal meningitis caused by overexertion
when riding n bicycle killed Charles Sis
sons, boy Of Franklin, N. H.
The Governors of Missouri, Arkansas and
Kansas extended an invitation to the Beers
to settle In these States il they decide to
quit their native land.
Mrs. Lena Anderson and her eight-year-
old niece were burned to death at Omaha,
Neb., as result OF using gasoline to start
a fire.
Secretary Root has authorized the erec-
tion of the Fifth Army Corps monument at
Fredericksburg, Va.
Private Franklin P: Pierce of Company
G, Fifteenth Infantry, killed himself at
Plattsburg, N. Y, by turning on the gas In
room in the cellar OF the barracks. No
cause for the suicide is given.
The rise in the cost Of building materials
and in the wages OF labor has led to the
suspension of work on thirty Government
buildings which are In various stages of
erection in different parts OF the United
States.
J. P. Morgan & Co., in New York City.
announced that they were organizing the
American Bridge Company, with a capital
Of $40, ,001 900, said to include ninety per
cent. OF all the bridge concerns In the
country.
The State convention OF the Prohibition
party in Delaware nominated Richard NJ.
Cooper, Of Cheswold, for Governor. The
platform condemns the army canteen.
A murderer at Juneau, Alaska, named
Martin Sirvert asked to be hanged with.
out trial, and his request was complied
with.
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NAVAL BILL IS PASSED.
Senate Votes For the Purchase Of Five
Holland Submarine Boats.
AGREES TO ARMOR PLATE FACTORY
Senate Decides on a Government Plant
If Armor Cannot BE Bought For $445
Per Ton-Secretary May Pay $545-
Armor For New Battieships to Be
Purchased When Required.

WASHINGTON. D. (SpeclaD.-After a
discussion lnstlng five full days the Senat 9
passed the Naval Appropriation bill. Prac
tically four days were devoted to the
consideration Of the armor plate proposi-
tion, which finally. by II vote OF 80 to 10
was agreed to as reported by the commit
tee, with the exception that the Secretary
Of the Navy is authorized to make con-
tracts only for such armor as may be
needed from time to time.
The Secretary of the Navy is authorized
to procure armor of the best quality at
S445 per ton; but II he be unable to obtain
1t ut that price, he Is then authorized to
pay $545 per ton for the armor for the bat
tleships Maine, Ohio and Missouri. and
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19
Lieutenant Cramer Disgraced.

Lieutenant Robert B. Cramer, of the
Thirty-fourth Volunteer Infantry, has
been sentenced to dismissal from the
army by court-martial at Manila. A cable
gram from General Macarthur, received
by the War Department, says the
sentence took effect on April 80.
General Macarthur does not say for what
Cramer was dismissed, but it is supposed
that the sentence is tie result OF charges
forwarded to General Otis, which involved
the lieutenant's methods Of getting money
previous to his departure for the Philip
pines.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19
$4,000 Fire in Greenwich, Conn.

GREENWICH, Conn. (SpeciaD.-One OF the
village resulted in the total destruction of
five business blocks, including the post
office building, st, Mary's Roman Catholic
Church, stable and gas house on the
estate Of E. G. Benedict and damage to
other property. The total loss is esti-
mated at $175,000, with insurance OF less
than half that amount.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19
KANSAS REPUBLICAN TICKET.

Convention Makes Nominations and In.
dorses tho Administration.
TOPEKA, Kan. Especially D.-The Republican
State Convention nominated the following
ticket with unexpected unanimity: Cover
nor, W. E. Stanley; Lieutenant Governor,
II. E. Richter.
The delegates-at-large to the Philadel-
phia Convention are NJ. A. Lowe, W. s..
Metcaif, A. G. Dubois, B. H. Tracy, E. W.
Wellington and Frank Martin.
The resolutions unqualinedly indorse the
National and State Administrations aud
pledge the delegates to support Mckinley.
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proceed to erect an armor factory, to cost
rot to exceed 81, ,O00, 900, one-half OF which

proceed to erect an armor factory, to cost
rot to exceed 81 900 900, one-half OF which
amount is made Immediately available.
1t is further provided "that If, under the
operation Of the above provision, no Gov
ernment armor plate factory is begun or
built. the Secretary Of the Navy shall sub
NIT to Congress at the beginning OF its
next session Il detailed report, In which he
shall estimate the entire cost of fully
equipped Government armor plate manu-
factory, including site, and the probable
time at which the best modern armor plate
could be produced at said factory and
ready for delivery"
The Secretary OF the Navy is directed to
purchase five Holland torpedo boats at II
price not exceeding $4,000 each. The
Gathmann gun amendment to the House
bill was withdrawn by the Committee, the
Navy Department having declared against
L.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19

effected by a bold move
ment. General Bulle-,
with the Second Divi-
sion, under General
Clery, advanced from
Ladysmith and reached
the Waschbank after u
two days march.
Hamilton's brigade
stormed Uithoek Noun
tain, while Dundonald's
cavalry division swept
to the right and LETT
Bethune's horse, from
Pomeroy, drove the en-
emy from the heights
commanding Helpma-
kaar, and Hildyard's
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19
students Must Not Marry.

Marriage has been put under the ban by
the Faculty Of the Divinity School Of the
University OF Chicago, and 1t has been an
nounced that any students who disobey
the edict will suffer the loss OF all pecu-
MARY help from the university. The plnc-
ing of the ban on matrimony Is said to be
due to the fact that some Of the students
have risked marriage on too meagre in
p0uaa
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19
GERMANY SEXES TERRITORY.

Forcibly Occupies 5000 Square Miles In
the Congo Free State.
LONDON (By Cable).-Lionel Decle, who
Is conducting a Cape-to-Culro expedition.
sends by wire and steamer from Uvila,
north Of Lake Tanganyika, the following.
"The situation here Is critical. The Ger
mans have forcibly seized all the Congo
Free Stats territory up TO Rusizl River, oc-
cupying 5000 square miles OF Congo terri.
tory with 1000 soldiers, fifteen officers, and
cannon.
1.-THE Belgian officer withdrew from Ills
station under threat Of instant attack"
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19
washburn For vice-Presfdent.

MINNEAPoLIs, MINI. (SpeciaD.-The Re-
publican State Convention indorsed former
Senator W. d. Washburn as a Vice.Presi-
dent candidate. The following were unanl-
mously chosen as delegates at-large: Sena.
tors Davis and Nelson, Thomas Lowry, of
Minneapolis, and Samuel Lord of Kasson.
The resolutions adopted irdorse the Nc.
Kinley Administration, favor wise legisla-
tion to control the trusts aud Il Constitu.
tional amendment giving Congress full
powers over trusts. The election of United
States Senators by direct vote OF the peo.
pie is favored also.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19
ATHLETICS FOR A MURDERER.
Novel Method to Prevent Collapse Of :
Prisoner Awaiting Execution.

NOVoI WoIHoU 70 TroVeHC COIIApse OF a
Prisoner Awaiting Execution.
WILLIAMsPoRT, Penn. (SpeciaD.-Sherlff
Miller has taken an unusual course to pre-.
vent murderer William Hummel from
breaking down while awaiting execution.
Hummel is to be hanged on June 5. Some
time ago his appetite left him and the jail
physician had doubts OF his living until
the day Of execution.
Sheriff Miller acc cordingly arranged a
system of exercise for the prisoner. Daily
lie jumps over a broomstick three feet
from the floor, and occasionally he turns
Forward and backward handsprings and
walks on his hands from one ond OF the
corridor to the other. Hummels appetite
has returned under this treatment and he
Is In good spirits.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19
Wyoming Endorses Mckinley.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (SpeciaD. The Republi-
can State Convention nominated Frank W.
Mondell for Congress. The delegates-at-
large to Philadelphia elected were: Senator
F. E. Wessen, Senator g. D. Clark, Repre-
sentative Frank W. Mondell, Governor De-
forest Richards, Colonel Jay L. Torrey and
George H. Goble.
The resolutions adopted favor the reten-
tion Of the Philippines and indorse the ad-
ministration OF President Mckinley. The
delegates to the National Convention are
instructed for Mckinley.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19
North Dakota For Mckinley.

FARGO, N. D. (SpeciaD.- Republican
State Convention elected the followina
delegates to the National Convention:
Senators Hansbrough and McCumber, R.
N. Stephens, Stephen Collins, H.. Holmes
and H. G. Plumley.
The resolutions indorse Mckinley, favor
Republican money and tariff policies. op.
pose trusts, favor expansion and praise the
soldiers of the recent war.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19
"Policy King" Kills H,m..,

Charles G. Soper, the policy king" O,
New England, committed suicide at Dos.
ton rather than face the exposure threat
ened in the Investigation Of the nolice
Soper was one OF two men who handled ali
OF the lottery tickets In New England. Hs
left property valued at $1O0 900, the bull,
being In rea! estate. wa"
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19
REPUBLICAN CONVENTIONS.
A State Ticket and National Delegates
Selected in Missouri.

KANSAS Cry, Mo. (SpeclaD.-The Repub-
lican State convention nominated the fol-
owing State ticket by acclamation: Gov
ernor, Joseph Flory, st. Louis; Lieutenant
Governor, E. F. Allen, Kansas City; Sesre-
tary of State. E. J.. Porterfleld, Spring.
field; State Treasurer, W. F. Fleming,
Webster Grove; Auditor, W. F. Bloebaum,
st. Charles; Attorney General, Samuel
O'Fallon, Oregon; Railway and Warehouse
Commissioner, G. G. Grouse, Pierce City.
D. NJ. Houser, D. p. Dyer, James l.. Min
Is and G. G. Burton were elected delegates
at-large to the National Convention at
Philadelphia.
The platform indorses President McKin-
ley's administration, opposes trusts, favors
gold and recommends the reelection Of
Kerens as National Committeeman.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19

UIN' "l11D fA"D' DrIgade OcCupIBu III
doba. General Butler is expected to push
on. He is breaking into British territory
which had been administered for six
months by the Transvaalers as though 1t
were part OF their republic, they holding
courts and levying taxes. His success
therefore has political as we'll as military
eOnsoOu0nc0s ---9
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women Vote at AnnapolIs,

For the first time in the history OF Ann.
apolis, Md, women were allowed to vote
at the election held few days ago. About
twenty availed themselves Of the privilege.
The election was to decide whether the city
should issue $120, 900 Of bonds. The propo,
sition was carried.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19

More Murders by Chinese Boxers.
More ''Boxer" outrages have occurred
sixty miles north OF Tien-Tsin, China
where number OF native Christians have
been massacred.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19

For National Rifle Clubs in England.
The British War Office has asked the Ma.
tional Eifle Association to draft plan f or
national riae clubs, as advocated by Lord
Salisbury In his recent speech.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19
Died Aged 1O5 Years.

Henry Huffaker. aged 1O5, died nea
Knoxville, Tenn, leaving wife aged nine.
ty-three. They were married seyenty.o,.
years ago. ana lived all that time In the
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19
THE NEWS EPlTOMlZED.
Washington IteIna.

Senator Depew introduced a bill pro-
hibiting the false branding or labelling OF
any dairy or food products which become
articles OF foreign or Interstate commerce.
The Postoff1ce has debarred from the
mails the Weltmer faith-cure school at
Nevada, Mo.
Secretary Root made an argument for
Army reorganiz ition before the House
Committee on Military Affairs.
The Supreme Court decided the inher-
itance tax law constitutional, but held
that 1t applied to the amount of the legacy
and not OF the estate as whole.
The Government will participate in the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition, at St.
Louis, in 1908.
Secretary Root has sent to the Senate a
report showing that 1856 claims, aggregat-
ing $142, ,555, have been filed for private
property taken and used during the war
with Spain.
The House Committee on Pensions fla.
vorably reported the Senate bill increasing
from $50 to $50 a month the pension Of
Harriet " Gridley, of Erie, widow OF Cap
tain Charles V. Gridley.
The practice ships Newport and Chesa-
peake will leave Annapolis on June II with
crews of naval cadets and will cruise off
the North Atlantic coast for two months.
The sale OF postage stamps for the fiscal
year will reach $103,00O,000, against $685.
100000 last year, the largest on record.
American newspaper publishers appealed
to Congress for relief from increased cost
OF printing paper.
The President approved Senate Bill 1477,
known as the Grand Army Pension bill.
The House by a vote Of 1923 to 1877 un-
seated Mr.. Crawford, Democrat, Ninth
North Carolina District, and seated Rich
mond Pearson, the Republican contestant.
Our Adopted Islands.
Walter P. Bailey, of Peacham, VT, who is
wanted for forgeries amounting to be-
tween $4,000 and 10000, was arrested at
Havana, Cuba.
The revised Cuban tariff, which goes in
to effect on June Is, was made public.
Mayors OF Cuban towns are accused OF
resorting to illegal practices in order to
secure their reelection.
Natives In Manila, 1t Is believed, planned
an uprising in the city, but lacked courage
to carry it out.
The complete customs returns for the
port of Havana for April show receipts ag-
Rregating 5000. .357.41, an increase Of $40,-
782.46 over the same month last year.
The insurgents have suffered heavy loss
at Tabako, near Legaspi, Province of AL
tay, Luzon, P. I. Three Americans were
wounded.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease, a
powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or
lew shoes feel easy. Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Hot, Smarting and Sweating Feet
md Ingrowing Nails. Sold by all druggists
md shoe stores, 25 cts. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19

Prosperous Mackerel Fishery Season.
The Southern mackerel fishery business
for the present season Is record breaker.
Never has this industry been so prolific In
big fares and financial returns.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19
wisconsin Town Burned.

The town OF Fisher, Wis.,, is in ruins and
200 people are homeless. Every building
In the town was burned except two dwell.
ings, the railroad station and store. The
loss will aggregate more than $500, 900,
partially covered by Insurance.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19
California Republican Delegates.

SACRAMENTO, Cal. Especial. The Repub-
lican State Convention elected U. s. Grant,
Jr., George Pardee, George A. Knight and
N. D. Rideout delegates large to the
National Republican Convention.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19

Congress Will Adjourn June IL.
Congress will adjourn Monday, June II
This decision was reached at conference
OF leaders OF the Republican party in the
Senate and the House.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19
Death Penalty in pra,.acnu,ett,.

BY the narrow margin of two votes the
House decided against abolishing the death
penalty In Massachusetts,, the roll call re-
cording SO against. 81 In favor, When the
bill was considered in 1899 the vote was s
to AGAINST 1t.
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what DO tnc Chi,dren Drink,

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
rou tried the new food drink called
5RAIN-O? 1t is delicious and nourishing,
md takes the place OF coffee. The more
1RAIN-O you give the children the more
.ealth you distribute through their sys-
ems. GPys-C is made of pure grains,
ind Wien properly prepared tastes like
he choic" grades of coffee, but costs about
4 as mueu. All grocers sell it. 15c. and Csc.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19

Lots Of women who couldn't sew but
ION can patch up a quarrel.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19
Do Your Feet Ache and Burne

The pessmist never believes the good
hings he hears about himself.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19

what Shall We Have For Dessert
This question arises In the family daily. Let
IS answer it to-day. Try Jell-O, delicious
and healthful dessert. Prepared in min. No
ooilingl no baking! Simply add little hot
water & set to cool. Flavors: Lemon Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. At grocers. 1Oc.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19

The population of London increases at
the rate OF about GO, 900 year.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19
BRITISH ACTIVE IN NATAL.

in the Biggarsberg Passes.
LONDON (By CaEle). ).-General Buffers
turning of the Biggarsberg position was
Passaic City record., 1900-05-19

The Postmaster Says That Havana Office
Funds Were Juggled to Cover
Shortage of $435 Which He Had
Used-Auditors Begin an Investigation
of the Cuban Postal Department..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

is taken out for an airing. The coats arc
OF leather. with silver monogram or coat
of arms at one side. Silver-studded straps
hold the coat to the dogs collar. which is
hung with silver bells and is also mono
grammed. The anklets Of the pampercd
animals are Of leather hung with silver
bells. that cause him. like the famous old
lady of Banbury Cross. to be accompanied
by music wherever he goes. For dress up
occasions doggie is robed in satin. velvet
SILK and lace. with a collar of gold set with
jewels and anklets to match. The bow that
decorates the top of his foolish little head
is very often held there by jeweled clasp
worth small fortune. The animal has a
special maid, whose duty it is to care for
him and see that his wardrobe is always in
irreproachable condition.
Revival of ChantfIIy.
1t has been pointed out to me that We
Chantilly lace. Happy is the woman who
has some heirlooms of this beautiful ma
terial, for it is considered the height of
chic to wear lace a trifie yelowed and this
tint no manufacturers art can give equal
to that of time. Coats are trimmed with
the lace and blouse fronts depend for their
richness on a liberal use of the trimming
Transparent fabrics will have the prefer
ence for summer wear. This will include
muslins, voiles and similar materials. They
are decorated with spots, broken and
waved stripes. flights Of birds, butterflies.
flowers in garlands and vinelike effects.
iaHeta gowns are to be the height Of the
fashion for visiting and afternoon wear.
They will be tailor made and given all
the superficial advantages of tuckings and
plaitings, but only skillful craftsmen
and craftswomen can apply them. they
will have the added advantage of the most
irreproachable fit. Flowered taffetas of
the Marie Antoinette style are among the
novelties, and very charming they are
made up in designs modelled upon the in
consequent fashions of the Louis XVI
period. Many of these gowns have more
than a suggestion of the pannier at the
contrary, there is no safety from the intro
duction of the panniered skirt.
CATHERINE TALBOT.