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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-17
CAUSED MUCH SURPRISE.
| Thompson's Confession Astonished
the Posfomce Department..

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. May 16.-The confession
of Postmaster f. p. Thompson, of Havana,
according TO the press dispatches, that he
had diverted the insignificant sum of S4S5
from the postal funds under his control,
which sum he afterward replaced when the
Inspector discovered IL, was received here
with amazement. Thompson. it is also said,
admits 'other Irregularities This is the Sc
verest blow to the administration, and es-
pecially to the postoffice officials, that has
yet come from Cuba. AS late as last night,
in fact as late as this morning. Postmaster
General Smith still expressed the utmost
confidence In the incorruptible integrity of
Postmaster Thompson. He declared that
no matter who else might have gone wrong
under the stress of unwonted temptation.
he was sure that Thompson would be found
to have held rigidly TO the path of honor
and honesty and not to have swerved from
II by so much as a hairs breadth Even
as it is no one thinks that Thompson in
tended to steal so trifing an amount as
$435. The opinion Is that he intended in
good faith to replace it. BY his unfortunate
act In using public funds for his personal
purposes Thompson has sullied the fair
name he gained by many years of honest
and faithful service. II is pitiful. and 1t
is all the more pltiful because Thompson
was appointed solely and only because of
the splendid record he had made as post
Office official and of his high personal repu-
tation for integrity.
Mr.. Thompson's fall will serve to make
more determined than ever, IL that be pos
sible, the purpose of the administration to
probe the corruption that has existed in
the postal service in Cuba to the bottom
and to punish the wrong-doers, high or
low, or whoever they may be, TO the full
extent of the law. To this end Fourth AS
sistant Postmaster General Bristow has
been sent to Cuba to take absolute charge
of postal affairs there. and Deputy Auditor
Lawshe has been ordered there to investi-
gate and audit the accounts of that serv-
ice from the beginning. They left Wash
ington for Tampa yesterday, where they
will take boat for Havana. Mr.. Lawshe did
not want to go because OF the false state
ments that had been made about him in
Democratic partisan newspapers. but as
he was the proper official and the best
and most available man that could be Sc
Iected for the duty. he was ordered to go.
and obeyed his orders. He can be relied
upon to perform his duty. however un-
pleasant 1t may be, faithfully and to the
best of his ability.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-17
REUNIONS HELD.
Veterans Meet to Talk Over Old Times
and Renew Friendshfps.

Soldiers of the civil war. who fought to-
gether through the great battles in the
South. met yesterday at various places
ir the city and held their annual reunions
There was something more impressive
about these gatherings than generally
marks the meetings OF the G.. A. r. vet
Grams. The surviving members noticed
with aching hearts the loss of many OF
their comrades who have passed away in
the last year. They realized that IL will
not be long before the reunions win be
attended by only few of their gallant
old comrades who fought for their coun-
try and the greetings and handshak-
ings were done with a fervency which
showed the brotherly feeling exist
ing among the old veterans. They lived
over the four years of the great war I'm a
few stories often told. but which are inter-
esting to these brave defenders OF the coun-
try's honor. They went back to the trials
and vicissitudes of the various campaigns
CONTINUED ON THIRD PAGE)
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-17
ma. THoMpsoN.s CONFESSION.
He Signs sworn Statement Ad
hitting Irregularities.


HAVANA. May 1s.-Postmaster Edward
p. Thompson, of the Havana local Office.
has signed a sworn statement in which he
says that on Sept. 16 last, being In need
of money, he took from the money order
funds s435. giving his memorandum as a
receipt for the. same. When the inspec-
tions were held Mr.. Thompson ordered a
clerk in charge of the money order depart
ment to place remittances received that
day, which would not have to be accounted
for until the following day. sufficient to
cover the amount of his receipt. which was
Herewith withdrawn until after the in
spection- This was kept up until April q,
when the special agents unexpectedly dis
covered the receipt, which Mr.. Thompson
then paid He also admits that Charles
+. w. Nicely, late financial agent OF posts
at Havana, indorsed bill for $780, which
Thompson had discounted by the North
American Trust Company. Thompson ad-
mits other Irregularities in connection with
his department.
1t is asserted by lawyers that, on Mr..
Thompson's own statement, he is liable to
arrest for embezzlement according to the
provisions of the postal law. which are
very explicit Much sympathy is expressed
Cor him. however. as it is felt that nothing
would ever have been heard regarding the
action to which he has confessed had not
the present investigation. growing out OF
the general postal frauds, brought the mat
ter TO light. His friends are positive the
money would have been repaid, the mem
orandum receipt taken up, and the incident
closed.
AS the affair stands now Mr.. Thompson's
career in the postal service must neces-
sarily cease. even If he escapes a term OF
Imprisonment. Moreover his action in Civ
Ing orders TO postal clerks to alter figures
regarding stamps, at the request OF Cory.
don Rich, without notifying Mr.. Rathbone
makes things look worse. even IL he acted
innocently in the belief that everything was
correct
Four postal inspectors arrived this morn
ing. and. after conferences with Genera
Wood and Mr.. Rathbone. Immediately be-
gan work. Mr.. Ratbbone declares there i.
not the slightest jealousy between the mil
ttary authorities and the postal depart
ment here. and that General Wood anS
himself are working in perfect harmony.
The local papers praise General woot
for the interchangeable manner in which h.
has handled the investigation, La Lucha
referring TO his methods as "most praise
worthy"
FL Cubano, on the other hand, says
'The whole matter will finally be hushet
up. for the Americans will not enjoy the
idea of an expose in the department about
which they have Dragged the most"
Every development connected with tn,
frauds. IL is asserted. tends 10 show the
far-reaching influence OF Neely, and ever,
man who is placed under arrest brings Il
light additional facts. Each one seem,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-17

willing to tell all he knows regarding
Nicely. while endeavoring to exonerate
himself. The only person. however, who
will be accepted by the authorities as a
witness for the state is Corydon Rich, who
will not be placed in jail, but will be
closely watched, as 1t is felt his testimony
is absolutely indispensable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-14
Agents for Huyler's and Apollo Chocolates.

A Burlington train was held up by an
outlaw Wednesday morning, near Hatgh-
Ter, North Dakota, and the occupants OF
the sleeping cars were robbed of money
and iewelry to the value of about $500.
The rObber escaped.
A Pekin despatch says: A troup of
American cavalry sent to act as convoy
for cattle, surprised 800 Imperialists quar-
tered at the Temple Shaho. They killed
thirty, and captured 120 rifles. The enemy
fed northward.
NJ. A. Bells large barns on the Maquam
road near St. Adams we're burned Tuesday,
with 125 tons of hay and 40 leads of oats.
During the wind storm Wednesday fire
broke out in the lime kilns of w. b. Fonda
in st. Adams. The flames were extin-
guished after 1000 cords of fire wood had
been burned.
William Saunders, n, great gardener,
the planner of Paramount park in Philadel-
phia, president of the park commission of
Washington, D. c., the most important
member of the force of the national depart
ment of agriculture, master fruit grower,
and the introducer of the navel seedless
orange of Brazil to cultivation in the United
States, died this week in Washington.
A. B. Dugar of Worcester, Vt, gave
employment recently to two boys who rode
to his house on new bicycles. The lads
gave the names of James Sherwood and
John Fratus, and said they came from
Concord, N. H. Dugar was awakened
about l o'clock Wednesday morning, and
on investigating found the boys had taken
his pocketbook containing $S5, and had
fed. He pursued them and captured Sher-
wood, who had the pocketbook and 50.
Fratus, who had $40, escaped. Sherwood
is now in custody, and officers are coming
from Concord to examine the bicycles,
which were probably stolen. Fratus re-
turned to Mr.. Dugar's house Wednesday
and returned all of the stolen money with
the exception of 81 so. He is now in Jail
at Montpelier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-14
PERSONAL.

Miss Mabel shumway is visiting in Bur.
lington.
Mrs: Mary warder is visiting in Peter
boro, N. II.
Miss Jessie Swift is teaching school in
Shelburne Falls.
Mrs. Priest of Waltham is the guest of
Mrs. e. H. Thomas.
W. II. Minor acted as one of the Judges
at the horse races at Athol this week.
James Bagg has returned from Newport
X. l., where he has spent the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conroy of Newton, Mass,
have been visiting at Mrs. Mary Stuart's.
Mrs, S. S. Hunt and Mrs. @. A. Green
are in New York this week for millinery.
Frank G. Platts, now of Cambridge,
Mass, greeted BraJtleboro friends yester-
day.
William A. Davenport is president of the
newly formed Democratic club in Green
field.
Miss Kate Calvin is spending two weeks
among the milliners and millinery stores in
New York
Walter Crown of Northampton is spend.
ing week with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Farley Crown.
Miss Ruth Childs entertained party of
about 20 young people at Hillcrest We'd
nesday afternoon.
August Holander and family returned
to New York yesterday after a three weeks
stay at Lewis Yeaw's.
Mrs. II. r. Phaneuf and daughter, Mrs
Whitney, have been visiting in Manches-
ter, this state, this week.
James Barrett has made only one error
in the last Ill games in which he has played
with the Cincinnati base ball team.
Messrs. Moore and Bates, who have been
spending their vacation at The Hemlocks,
will return to Amherst college next week.
Miss Gotta Gale returned to her school
dnties in Duluth, Mimi, yesterday having
spent the summer at her home in Guilford
The venerable Harvey Houghton of
Canal street was critically i'll the first of
the week, but is now better, with prospects
of recovery.
Six members of the Bible class at the
Methodist church went by trolley to West
Brattleboro Wednesday, and from there by
team to the Winter farm, where they had
been invited by Mrs. George Winter, to
meet her mother, Mrs. Frost, who has
been confined to the house with broken
hip the past year. The visitors partook of
supper with Mrs. Frost and spent several
hours socially.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-14
Deaths.

In Brattleboro, Sept IS. Rev William Henry
Collins, o..
10 Brattleboro Sept 13. Hart b Pierce 65.
In Brattleboro, Sept. II, Miss Annie c Coleman,
%.
In Brattleboro. Sept Q, Louis, eight months old
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Austin
In Brattleboro. Sept, II. Weudla Carlson, nine
months old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs A. Carlson.
In East Colrain, Mass, Sept. 8, Jonathan f.
Bridges, "a.
In westmoreland, n. H Sept 10, Daphne c.,
wife Of Scion Chick ring SO.
In Halifax, Sept. Q Francis Kingsley. CO.
In Westminster. Sept g. Mrs. Hannah Pease
Fem. wife OF Joseph c. Fem, 81
Ia Keene N. H., Sept 4 Charles X. Colony, 20.
10 Townshend, Sept 10, Horace Nichols, the
Oldest man in Windham county, aged 81 years
and months.
In Jamaica, Sept g. Mrs Austin Lacksy, 25.
In Jamaica, Sept 5, Alonzo Clough, %.
In aremont, n. H., Sept. 8, E. j. Knapp OF
Townshen I, 90.
Ia Bernardstnn, Mass. Sept. II, Arthur Gar
field Frizzell, 10.
In Jamaica, Sept 5, Alonzo P. Clough, 81
In South Londonderry, Sept 10. Z. Aldrich
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-14
A Mistaken Notion Corrected.

There is a popular notion in this coun-
try that, although wages are higher than
they are in Europe, the cost of living is
proportionately greater. This idea is mis-
taken. The actual cost of living, as deter
mined by the prices of the prime neces-
saries of life, is lower in the United States
than in Europe. The American workman
could subsist more cheaply, If he chose,
than does the European. But fortunately
he does not choose. He makes use of his
higher wages to improve his standard Of
living. Some evidence upon this point is
furnished in the report of the United
States consul at Lyons upon labor condi-
tions in France. He states, While wages
are much lower here than in the United
States, the cost of living is higher, If the
quality and quantity of food be considered.
The American workingman eats about
twice or three times as much as the
Frenchman. The prices of fruit, vege-
tables, meat, fish and all prime necessaries
of life are higher here. =. II people live
more cheaply here than in the United
| States, it is because they do not live as
we'll, and have not the means to live bet
ter."-[ Boston Transcript.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-14
@arrtagfs.

In Saxtons River Sept H. by Rev. Geo F.
Chaplin, Geo f. Walker Of Grafton and Miss
Flora r. bemis of Cambridgeport
In Wellesley, Mass, sept 2sWm l. Russell, jr.,
and Miss Florence A. Goodnow' both OF Welles-
ley
In williamsville. Sept II, by Rev. 4. A. Esta-
brook, Frank F. Kenyon and Nellie l.. Finn, both
of Newfane.
In Bratteboro, Aug 25, by John f. Gale, Esq,
OF Guil'ord, T. f. Stockwell apd Mrs Rose
Shepardson, both of Vernon
In Conway, Mass, Sept. 10. by Rev E. V. Hin.
cliffe, James Fnrsvthe Of Williamsburg, Mass,
and Mrs Mary f. Upton Of GuilfOrd.
In Bondvile, Sept. -, by Rev G NJ. Charlton
OF Perkinsville Miss lone A. Burbank Of Bond
Vile aud Arthur l.. Lawton Of New York city
In New York city. sept. II, by Rev. j. Camp
lell d. D., Henry Adams Of Wilmington and Mrs.
Flora II. Carpenter of New York.
In Winchester, n. H., Sept. le, by Rev. DR..
Scoheld OF Mortified, Mass Clarence Euge ne
Savage Of Hinsdale and Miss Cora Lila Davis OF
Winchester.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-14
John wanamaItsr and His Pushcart.

With Nathan Brown, his brother in-law,
John Wanamaker, in April, 1861, rented
the store at the southeast corner of Sixth
and Market streets, Philadelphia, and
bought a small stock of clothing and fur
nishing goods. The partners had capital
of only $500. They could not afford a
horse and wagon, so John bought two
wheeled pushcart and delivered his first
order himself. The profits of that first
days business amounted to just $50. The
young partners invested every cent of it
in an advertisement in the Philadelphia
Inquirer next day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-14
Births.

In Brattleboro, Sept II, a son, Karl Warren, to
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gushing and great grandson
to MIS- Lucy Cushing OF Newfane.
In Brattle boro Sept. 10, daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. Patrick Ryan.
In West Townshend, a son to Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Stratton
In East Mortified, Mass Sept. 9, a son TO Mr.
and Mrs e. L, Morse and grandson to Mr.. and
Mrs @. H. Upham OF Brattleooro.
In West Mortified, Mass, Sept. 9, son to
Walter and Gertrude john son.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-14
Kruger Has Left the TransvaaI

President Kruger of the Transvaal, hsv-
ing escaped to Lorenzo, Marquee, and the
United States army officer VINO accompan-
led the Beers as military observer having
gone to the same place and cabled for in
structions, it is fair to assume that the war
in the Transvaal is over. DR.. Wet and a
few other Beers may attempt TO carry on
guerilla warfare for time; but with the
flight of Kruger, organized resistance must
end. One report says Kruger is on his
way to Europe to work for Intervention by
some of the powers with a view to ending
the war.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-14
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, CO
I unau ~ unfu ~

Lucas O unity.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he IL the So
nlor partner of the firm Of f. J Cheney & Co.
doing business in the city of Toledo, county and
state aforesaid. and that said firm will pay the
sum of One Hundred Dollars for each and every
case of catarrh that cannot be cured by the use
of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before me and suOsc ibed In my pres
eDce, this 9th day of D. cember, A. ID 1885,
Seal A. W. GLEASON, Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally AND
acis directly on the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. Send for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, rs cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-14
Goshen, Ill.


Neheseo H"ES W" W. A@"S' ~"
Dear Sirs:-Some days since a package Of your
Grain o preparation was left at my office. took
it home and gave It a trial, an l have to say
was very much pleased with it, as a substitute
for coffee. We have always used the best Java
and Mocha In our family, but l am free TO say
like the Grain-O as we'll as the best coffee l ever
drank.
Respectfully yours, A. O. JACKSON, M. D.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-19
PERFUME CHEMICALS Explode.
BLAZE RESULTS IN WHICH FIVE FIRE
MEN ARE INJURED AND $4,000
DAMAGE DONE.

An explosion OF chemicals in the perfumery
factory OF A. P Babcock. on the fifth floor of
the seven story building at Nos 24O and DAD
West Twenty third-st. last night. resulted in
several other explosions and a fire that lasted
about an hour.
The following fremen badly burned:
Daniel p. DUVanuy, William Gates. William F.
Kelly and George ]. Wonder. Of Truck No. y.
and Bernard J. Reilly, of Engine Company No.
10, Duvanny and Kelly were seriously injured
and were taken to the New York Hospital. They
burned about the face. hands and body,
and their condition serious. Gates was
taken to the hospital and later sent to quarters.
Wonder and Reilly had their injuries dressed
at the fire and were sent to company quarters.
Some of Babcock's workmen were cleaning up
about $40 p. m, when the first explosion oc-
Cured 1t was attributed to spontaneous COM
bustion. A fire started and the men ran down.
stairs took the elevator to the street The
fremen soon got to work, but different chem
icals continued to explode. causing loud reports
and sending streaks of fame here and there.
The blaze spread to the fourth floor.
Captain Coleman, of Truck No 12 with nine
of his own men and half dozen from other
companies, was working on the fourth floor and
had the fire there under control when the loud
est and most destructive explosion occurred. 1t
tore out the floor and a large sheet Of flame
struck down five of the men and gave the
others a bad shock. 1t also closed all the
doors of the in which the men were work
ing and created a dense smoke. For time the
fremen were dazed. None were unconscious, and
all made for the halls The injured men were
assisted TO the street and cared for soon as
found Their clothing was afire, and water was
thrown them to put out the flames.
Water did a good deal of damage in flowing
down through the building. The loss was esti-
mated at $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-19
CHILDREN DIE BY HUNDREDS
MARKED INCREASE IN MORTALITY IN
BROOKLYN DUE TO THE HEAT

There is a marked increase in the mortality
among infants in Brooklyn due TO the extreme
heat Figures show that the deaths for the
week ending Saturday night last were 5S3, an
increase Of twenty-seven the mortality of
the corresponding week of 1899. The causes of
death were those incident to hot weather Since
Saturday night the deaths among children have
been about 400. and the weeks figures may
reach 600
Previous to consolidation Brooklyn had a
summer corps Of physicians, whose duty it was
to go among the tenement houses in the borough
and furnish free attendance and, in many cases,
free medicines.
There is no money for that purpose now"
said John Jennings, the chief clerk of the Brook
lyr health office. in Clinton-st., yesterday.
There is free distribution of sterilized milk,
though Dr. Higley. of the Health Department,
is in charge of the station which is under the
Bridge. Two thousand bottles of milk are dis
trbuted daily"
The money for distribution of this milk is not
taken from the public funds. but is supplied
through the Bureau of Charities, which has en-
listed the financial support of many citizens of
BROOKLYN.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-19
HAsHIms LEASE ROSTER d BIAUS.

The Hashm Brothers, theatrical managers Of
Philadelphia, have verified the rumor published
last week in The Tribune that they are to control
Roster & BiaTs Music Hall in this city N and
A A. Hashm last night by a Tribune
reporter One Of them said
Yes we've leased the place for five years sub
ject then 10 a renewal. We intend to give high
class vaudeville popular prices. The place will
be run In conjunction with theatres in Phila-
dephia and Washington. third brother. Alex
ander Hashim, sails Saturday for Europe. to make
our winter bookings"
N Hashim also said that the roof garden would
doubtless be closed next Saturday. The following
week was to be Irish week and 1t is said that only
three Irish comedians have thus far been booked
one Is said TO hail from Ballymaganaghy, the sec
ond from Casheshanaghan. and the third from
,Toberreendoney. Arrangements have been made II
IS said satisfactory to these performers that
The garden may be closed at the end OF the week
New-York tribune., 1900-07-19
DEATHS FROM THE HEAT.

The following were the deaths reported in Man
haitian I'D 10 an early hour this morning;
BmNICH Anthony twenty-five old Of IN No ya SOS
YORK Ce lTal tueboat No 4 died board the boat
sixtieth-st- and North River
BUCKLEY. Dennis forty years old, Of No csc Green
CoNHEENBY. Martin. twentysiH M years old leSGrer
was overcome at ms none, 40 o. - an rom
Flower Hospital
COLDER Sarah EenqRe ysaGs old s5 Of No 2e M6od Msi
Wright Hospital The woman was taken there earlier
the day.
slxth-et- died in Presbyterian Hospital
e 59y rs 90 20 St S,2 No 2e2 Ts Ss5 bcfdF. TF
the arrival ambulance
E 2 Q yso5s o old 6s5 bSb sis5 apSn OF no NO
ing 10 his home last night. He became deathly sick
and New-YoIk Hospital ambulance vas summoned;
become overheated.
AToD JOHN shyw2 & & ysa5s qd w92 s5s5 has t been Sa
$50 West TWeifth-st while visiting friends.
JAo9IEs& & r fs rs 9d died Fenfs at Ra
home last evening before the arrival OF an amou-
EiEhty-seTentb- died at his home at 40
yss J9ssP 9qF a. 2id snsnee of S d i
Hudson Street Hospital
MCAULEY. Maria hfty-fve years old Of No. 40 Pe-st
mP9NLD John fqTto yeaTs : old OF Fs No 6l2 .F Fast st
HeileTds Hospital this SnoTaihs.
MORAN John forty-hve years old, pedler, living
10. 1S52 Second-aye; died in front OF No. $50 East
Niueteth-st.
RUNAUX J. forty years old kitchen worker in the
Hotel Martin, Sinth-st- and University Place.
SINGLETON Timothy twenty-four years old of No.
2.431 EIghth-aye.
TLAIPEH-C1arles thirty-four years old, Of No. 425
East EGghty-siXth-st, a driver of brewery wagon,
overcome at Eghy-fourth-st. and First-aye.; he
was taken TO the Presbyterian Hospital, where he
died hour later.
0Ssooa g heat Ss15s m ffoa 1a Of Of NS o q q A. A.
roruey-st: taken 10 Couverneur Hospital
cied q short tine later
WOHAN. John forty-hve years old Of No S52 Second
ave; overcome and died No. $50 East Nneteth-st
A. unknown poorly clad. forty-hve years Of
age. found dead yesterday morning Herald Square