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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-16
Driver for the Polar lee Company Ar
rested for Defrauding Customers
i'm Smooth Way.
HOW HE TRIED TO GET RICH
DRIVER TOOK ADVANTAGE OF COU-
pom BOOK SYSTEM IN USE.
He Would Deliver Ice and then Tear
Twice Many Coupons as His
Delivery Called For.

Many consumers of ice in this city have
been paying for twice the amount of ice
actually used during the last hot season.
it is said. on account of the dishonesty of
drivers employed to deliver the ice and
collect for it at the same time. The
coupon system, which is used by several
ice companies doing business here. is large
ly responsible, it is declared
Elmer Thoms, 517 West Fourteenth street,
a driver for the Polar Ice and Fuel Com
pany, was last night arrested by Patrol
men Admier, Winn, Crabtree and Lee on a
warrant sworn out by the Polar Ice Com
pany charging him with embezzlng about
SIS. which, so far, is as much as they
actually know he has stolen. The scheme
by which the iceman embezzled the money
worked a hardship on the consumer and
not on the company by whom he was en-
ployed.
A lax method of keeping the accounts of
the ice actually delivered and collecting
the pay for il az the same time has for
some years been i'm use in this city as well
as In most other places where the con-
sumption of ice is large. The ice companies
issue books of coupons which they sell for
S. each to the consumer. and when the
driver delivers any ice he tears enough
coupons from the book to pay for the ice
Most people trust to the honor of the ice
man to take the proper number of coupons
from their books. There has always been
a feeling of insecurity In the minds of most
customers of the Ice companies as to the
methods employed by the ice firms deliver
ing ice in the city and recently a number
of complaints have been heard as to the
rapid use of ice according TO the count of
the coupons.
COUPONS FOR 1900 POUNDS.
Some time ago Thoms. who for years has
been a driver for the Polar Ice Company
unconsciously dropped coupons for over
1900 pounds of ice from his coat pocket
while at the plant during noon hour and
they were picked up by an employe of the
office Immediately the suspicion of the ice
firm was aroused and quiet investigate
was started. 1t was found that Thoms had
beer i'm the habit of delivering fifty pounds
of Ice 10 a customer and tearing out 100
pound coupon. after which he would sell
the extra fifty pounds for cash and pocket
the money. turning the coupon in To his en-
ployers for the fun amount of ice deliv-
cred Most of his cash sales were nlade 10
small grocers aud saloons and TO private
families. who We're not in possession OF
coupon books. In that manner the ice
company received its full money for the
ice, but the innocent consumer was the suf-
ferer- 1t rs shousht that other drivers in
the emplox OK the Polar and other ice com.
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panies have been defrauding the public by
the same method, and rigid Investigation
will be begun at once.
Thoms will be given a hearing In the
Police Court tomorrow morning and by
that time it is thought enough additional
evidence against him will have been Sc
cured to show that his operations Were ex-
tensive. II is understood that the ice
thefts have been common knowledge among
certain drivers, and that they have regu-
the ice which they have accounted for to
their companies by the coupons stolen from
the consumer. When seen at the police sta
ton last night Thoms said: II have been
accused of stealing lot of ice and selling
it, How would you like to be the ice man ?'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-16
TREATY HANGS FIRE.
Nothing Done at Bogotx IN Regard to
the Isthmian Canal

PANAMA. Colombia, Aug. 15.-Letters re-
ceived from Bogota say that up to Aug.
the Panama canal committee had held only
one meeting on account OF disgust of men,
bers with the iconduct of Senator Perez v
Soto. who insisted on recalling the treaty
at the first meeting. Senator Obaldia. a
warm supporter OF the treaty. has had
several conferences with President Marro-
quin and United States Minister Beaupre
but notwithstanding their efforts, the com
mittee could not be induced 10 report in
favor OF ratification. Amendments have
been Offer ed which seem to meet the an
provai OF twenty senator's out of twenty
four.
Both the House of Representatives and
the Senate are deeply impressed with the
persistent rumors which reach Bogota of
the possibility of movement for the ces-
sion of the isthmus In the treaty is
not ratified. The fear that such an eventu-
ality might follow failure To ratify the
treaty appears to eonstitute the only chance
for favorable action on the treaty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-16
TIGHTENING THE SHIP.
Many Stores Removed from the Dis
nbIed Massachusetts.

BAR HABOR, Me-. Aug. l5.-The battle
ship Massachusetts,. which stove several
holes in her bottom when she scraped Egg
rock Wednesday. floats on the water more
lightly tonight than before. having been
relieved OF immense quantities OF naval
stores.
The tug Storm King arrived this after.
noon with two big rotary wrecking pumps.
These will not be used at present. as the
water already has been removed from sew
eral of the compartments ard the holes In
the plates have been temporarily stopped.
The collier Lebanon and the Nina, which
had been taking aboard ammunition and
supplies from the Massachusetts. have
transferred the material 10 tho supply ship
C,ulgoa and they are now taking part OF
the coal supply from the disabled vessel.
IL is not anticipated that there will be
much difficulty in taking the Massachu-
setts to a navy yard after temporary re-
pairs have been completed. IL is expected
that she will proceed under her own steam
early next week.
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CRIMINALS PUNISHED.
New ConsuIs Account of Trial of
Rostkovski's Assailants.

ST PETERSBURG. Aug 15-The follow
ipg telegram has been received by the gov
ernnent from DIR. Mandelstam who sue
ceeded M Rsstkovski. the murdered Rus
sian consul al Monastir, giving an account
OF the court-martiai OF the murderer:
After proceedings extending over four
dsys. the military court. presided over by
Edhcm Bey. to-day gave Judgment Dur
ing the trial I exercised the rights and
privileges OF a public prosecutor In view OF
the circulation of outrageous calumny tina I
the consul had insulted aud struck the
Turkish sentry and even that he had shot
at him
Judgment II should clesr up the eircum-
stances OF tie affair BY rrplyins 10 a ser
les OF questions put by myself the court
seond - fellows; The sentry did not siys
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-16
PERSISTENT sT0wAwAY.
Francesca Ranexza Caught by the
Authorities for Eleventh Time,

NEW YORK. Aug. l5.-For the eleventh
time Francesca Ranezza. a professional
stowaway. has attempted TO make his home
in this country and for the eleventh time
he will be deported Monday at the expense
of the steamship company which brought
him here.
On previous occasions Ranezza has been
detected and sent to Ellis island. This time
ne jumped into the river from the steamer
Sicilian Prince and I'm making for shore
SWAN into the arms OF two Brooklyn de-
tectiyea
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-Navai Con-
structor H. G. Gilmore. who. by direction
OF acting Secretary Darling. went from
Bath. Me, 10 inspect the Massachusetts,.
sends the following dispatch. dated Bar
Harbor yesterday: Examination at pres
ent discloses nothing 10 prevent Massachu-
setts going TO New York when bulkhcads
are shored and minor leaks I'm buikhsads
temporarily stopped. This report II pre-
liminary. and is submitted In my name by
direction of the senior officer present"
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BERLIN, Aug. 15.--The Foreign Office has
received no confirmation of the news that
a Russian Black sea squadron is going to
Turkish waters. Its information says that
the squadron has left port for an unknown
destination. The officials here do not be-
lieve the Russian vessels will appear be-
fore Constantinople. which might give en-
lCONTINUED ON PAGE 9, COL. %
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INDEX TO To-DAY's JOURNAL.
Part One-Ten Pages.

Page
1-Czar Sends Ships to Black Sea; North
Atlantic Fleet at Oyster Bay; Figures of
County Assessor; Iceman Arrested for
Defrauding Customers
Prev J. j. Harty Consecrated Bishop of
Cebu; Nearing of the End of the Postal
Investigation.
3-Indiana Summer Resorts; Stories of the
Town.
4Crimes of Day; Illinois Wife Kidnaper
Captured.
5-Indiana Happenings.
6-Sporting News
7-Sporting News.
S-Report of Colonel Barnett ON Indiana
National Guard Camp; Other City News.
9Mr. Pulitzers Gift to Columbia College;
Real Estate News and Classified Ads.
10-Irish Celebrate Lady Day; Governor
Durbin Removes Marion Police Commits
sioners.
Part TwO-Ten Pages.
1.-The Coming indianapolis Horse Show;
At the Marion County Poor Farm;
Snake Dance of the Hopis.
2-Summer Board for Pets; Meredith at
the Case.
s-The Church Unity Problem; Bible Con-
ference. Garden of the Orient; Promis-
ing New Fruits.
EEditorial Page.
5-Indiana Coal Fields; Indianas Educa-
tional Exhibit at st. Louis.
6-Personal and Society News.
THE Daily Weather Report.
S-Livestock anG Local and General Prod
uce Markets.
9-Wall-streeI Gossip; Financial Markets.
10-woman May be Ruler of Russia; Local
Labor News.
Part Three-EiGht Pages.
1-When the Town Goes TO Lunch; Reform
of the Currency; Brains and Rascality
A Wonderland of 1904
Literary News and Gleanings
3-Music and Drama.
A Natural History Study; Multiple Mas
sacres; Questions and Answers; Per-
sonal and Confidential.
5-Chimmie Fadden; The Resurrection of
Hades.
6-Illustrated Fashions; Casual Comment.
7-Original Story. "Cicelys Ordeal" Sphinx
Lore.
S-The Indians of Indiana; What the In
dians Eat; The Delicious Peach.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. l5.-Mr. and
Mrs Harry Hurton. wealthy residents %
Montreal have been robbed of jewefs
worth S2.ooo and 500 in currency while ON
board train coming out here. The rob-
pery Is supposed 20 have been perpetratcd
Va.la. the thief entering the Pullman dur
inr the night and abstracting suit oasQ
which contained valuabie&
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BELGRADE. Aug. 15.-Colonel Solaroyics
has been appointed war minister; Professor
Neorisavleivics. finance minister; Professor
Ruzeit. minister of public instruction. and
Michailo Govanovics minister of Justice q,
the place of holders of those portfolios
who resigned on Aug. 12 because. il was
stated. they refused to consent to the mill
tary credits unless all the state officials who
enjoyed the late King Alexander's CONT
dence were dismissed.
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Surprise Caused at vieunn.

VIENNA. Aug. 15-The publication here
Of the announcement that Russia intends
60 send fleet to the Black sea has caused
general surprise. This being Catholic
holiday. IL is impossible 10 procure an
official statement. but among minor Off
eials and the public generally the opinion
s. expressed that unless II develops that
Austria was cognizant OF Russia's proposed
action. the Russian Balkan agreement NAV
be vitally affected. as the news would seem
10 Indicate that Russia intends to pursue a
more independent course than heretofore
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INDIANS ARE MIGRATING.
Mississippi ChOctaws Go to Indian
Territory for Land.

ARDMORE, j. T., Aug. 15.-Hundreds Of
Mississippi Choctaw Indians are migrat-
ing to Indian Territory in accordance with
an act of Congress passed last year which
requires these Indians to settle here in
order to secure an allotment of the value
of $40 acres.
There are several thousand Indians In
Mississippi, many of whom are in strait
ened circumstances. Congress appropriated
$4,000 to remove the INDECENT ones TO this
territory.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-24
LODGE TO Be CHAIRMAN
Politicians Say He Will Succeed
Hanna as Manager Of the Re
publican Campaign.

Washington. June 24.-There is some
thing more than summer gossip In the re-
port that Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Of
Massachusetts, will succeed Senator Mar
Gus Hanna as chairman of the republican
national committee before the opening Of
the campaign of 1904.
Republicans who profess to know the
plans Of President Roosevelt and his close
friends and political advisers express the
belief that the next republican national
convention will be dominated and con-
trolled by Senator Lodge, Senator Foraker
and other pronounced Roosevelt men,
while Hanna and his particular friends
will take back seat
Senator Hanna's connection with the
movement to prevent Roosevelt's 1ndorse-
ment by the Ohio convention has left it's
scar, and 1t is predicted that Roosevelt
will never be convinced Of Hanna's de-
votion and loyalty to him. Without such
faith Senator Hanna could not act as
chairman In a campaign where the presi-
dents political future is at stake, and
therefore 1t Is expected that at the proper
time he will announce that the state of his
health compels him to give up the chair
manshfp.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-24
SIR THOMAS HAS ARRIVED
President Roosevelt Sends Him an
Invitation to Lunch at the
White House.

New York, June 24.-The White Star
liner Oceanic, from Liverpool, was re-
ported at 1880 at Nantucket Aboard are
Sir Thomas Upton and J. p. Morgan.
AS soon as the steamer was reported,
Sir Thomas yacht, Erin, conveyed BY
the ocean steamer, which was sent across
with the Shamrock, started across, the
bay. Elk Commodore Smiths yacht, the
Privateer, which has been the regatta
committees boat at all the races Of the
9Ofooters held under the New York clubs
auspices. also started TO greet Sir
Thomas. 80
On the Privateer was Adjutant General
Corbin, who will welcome Sir Thomas on
behalf OF President Roosevelt. General
Corbin bears an invitation to Sir Thomas
to take luncheon at the White House,
Friday.
The Oceanic arrived in the Narrows
gan's yacht, the Corsair. At quarantine
flag Of Sir Thomas Upton. She was
closely followed by the Erin and Mr.. Nor
gan's yacht, the G orsair. At quarantine
Sir Thomas said he was glad to arrive
In port once more. He said the challenger
would have q spin outside on Saturday.
She is remarkable boat" he added. Il
know you people have good one, but the
Shamrock III. is a, remarkable boat He
was anxious to learn all about the qualities
OF the Reliance and when told of that
yachts performances he said: This was
all in light weather, was 1t not?''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-24
OVER THE FENCE
NeIghbor Says Something.

The front yard fence is a famous coun-
Gil place on pleasant days. Maybe to
chat with some one along the street. or for
friendly gossip with next door neighbor
Sometimes it is only small talk but other
times neighbor has something really
good to offer. An old resident of Baird
Texas, got some mighty good advice this
way once. Drinking coffee had left me
nearly dead with dyspepsia, kidney disease
and bowel trouble. with constant pains
In my stomach and back and side and so
weak could scarcely walk" he says
zone day was chatting with one of my
neighbors about my trouble and told her.
/ believed coffee hurt me. Neighbor said
she knew lots Of people to whom coffee
was a poison and she pleaded with me to
quit it and give Postum trial. I did
not take her advice right away. but tried
a. change OF climate but it did not do me
any good and then I dropped coffee and
took up Postum.
MY Improvement began Immediately
and got better every day used Postum
my bowels became regular and in two
weeks all my pains were gone; now am
well and strong and can eat anything
want to without distress. All of this is
due to my having quit coffee and used
Postum regularly.
..My son who was troubled with indiges-
ton thought that If Postum helped me so
II might help him. It did, too, and he is
now well and strong again. We like the
Postum as well as we ever liked the coffee
and use it altogether in my family in
place of coffee and all keep WE'LL Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek Mich.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-24
WOMEN ORGANIZING
Innovation Started in the Synod
Meeting at DEBORAH.

DEBORAH, Iowa. June "a. An in
novation started at the Norwegian
An innovation started at the Norwegian
Lutheran synod sessions yesterday at
tracts much attention. : More than 100
ministers wives are present at the semi
centennial jubilee, and several Of them
held separate meetings in the college
chapel to discuss the duties and dignity
of their calling as ministers helpmeets,
and to perfect, II possible, a. permanent
organization. The membership is limited
to the wives of men who are or have
been clergymen, and professors In the
synod.
Mrs. A. Bredesen. Of ,stoughton. Wis,
is the leader of the movement.
This cablegram was prepared by Pro-
fessor Stub and sent to the king Of Nor
way and Sweden: Sc. I;
ITO His Majesty, King Oscar the Sec
ond: Recognizing the gracious favors
conferred by his majesty in word and deed
the Norwegian Lutheran synod begs leave
God to bless the king and the fatherland.
". Koren. President.
81. Nordby Secretary
A vote OF thanks was rendered Sen
ator A. F. Kinseth. of Kenyon, Mimi,
for a gift OF $1,000 and Harold Thorsen, Of
Elbow Lake. Mimi, for $1,000: to Luther
seminary at Hamline. Also zto Captain
A. l.. Rosing, Of Bode, Iowa, for 81 900 for
Luther college at DEBORAH.
President Koren appointed this commit
tee on conferences with other Lutheran
church bodies: Rev. b. Harstad. Rev.,
s. g. Everson, Rev, e. j. Jensen, N. j.
Brevig, of Sacred Heart. Mimi, and
Johannes Lie. Of Bonnet Prairie. Wis
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-24
ANOTHER GIFT FOR SYNOD
Independent Chinese Mission Worth
$4,000 Is Accepted by the
United Church.
Special to The Journal.


Duluth, Minnn., June 24.-At the SEES
sion Of the United Norwegian Lutheran
church this morning an independent
Chinese mission, which is in a flourish
ing condition, was offered to the church
and accepted with less than half
dozen negative votes. The mission has
property valued at $4,000 and three sta
lions and a newspaper with 5000 paying
subscribers. .,
> The church has now so many charitable
institutions under its control that 1t was
deemed advisable to have a board OF
charities to manage the mand COM
mittee was named to report plan at the
next session. The members are Rev. G..
G. Krostu of Cambridge, Wis; Rev. S.
j. Lockrem Of Sheridan, ILL.,, and Rev.
p. A. Geardsnnoe Of Gary, MINI.
Rev. c. o. Ambol of Minneapolis was
reelected editor Of Luther. the official
organ Of the church. Two other nomina-
tons were made, but the convention de-
cided to make no change. AZ
: Several delegates have deserted and
gone home and this led to the adoption Of
a. resolution to the different congregations
urging the appointment of delegates who
will remain thru the session. Proposals
looking to the establishment of pension
funds for missionaries in foreign lands
were advanced, but action was post
poned for another year.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-24
ONLY ONE ARREST MADE
Authorities at Wilmington Take No
Further Steps to Punish
Mob Leaders.

Wilmington, Del, June 24.-The arrest
Of Arthur Corwell, who was taken into
custody last night on suspicion Of being
implicated in the lynching of George
White, the negro murderer of Miss Bish-
op, Is the only one made thus far. The
arrest was made at the instance Of At
torney General Ward. Corwel1 will be
arraigned for a preliminary hearing On a
charge Of murder the state
authorities can make the necessary ar
Tangements
It is reported that other arrests will fol-
low, but the attorney general said to-day
that no additional warrants had been is
sued and he did not know whether any
more would be sworn out.
Peter Smith, the boy who was shot
during the assault by the mob on the
county workhouse on Monday night, is
still alive, but physicians at the hospital
say there is not the slightest hope of his
recovery. ~H 50
Rev. DR.. T. A. Bishop, father OF the
murdered girl, in an interview last night
deplored the mob law which had ternfn-
ated the life of his daughters assailant.
He said, however, that it was the impress
sion Of the citizens that had a speedy trial
been promised. the tragedy could. have
been averted.
Mrs. Bishop, mother of the murdered
girl, Is in state Of extreme nervousness.
White was put to- death within g. few
hundred yards of the Bishop home, and
the glare Of the fire and bowls Of the mob
could .be plainly sseen and heard at the
house.
-se, Governor Is Distressed. s'>-@A
Dover, Del, June Ex-Governor Hunt
seems to-, be-. greatly distressed over the
lynching OF the negro white. When
pressed for STATEMENT he said:
There lis nothiIag, tQtsay now. Let the
people become scaIh onca1Inore and reflect
upon what has been done In a great
frenzy Of excitement. I shall confer with
the attorney general to see what course
we can take"
Arthur Corwell, the, man under arres,
in connection with. the lynching, claims
to be a resident of Hartford City, Ind
He says he is a member Of the fraternal
order Of Eagles in athat city and that on
the night Of the lynching he was al
| Shellport park, six miles from where
| White was 1ynched, attending a carniva.
! Of the local lodge. It transpired to-day
that City Solicitor David ]. Reinhart
| witnessed the lynching. He said to-day
| 1.-THE scene sickened me and went
home. It Is a blot and disgrace upon the
name Of the state. am satisfied that
the police. did the best they could to pro.
tect White, for had they started to kill
| members Of the mob they would have
been blown up themselves with dyna-
mite"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-24
ACT WITH MAJORITY
American Minister VIII Follow Lead OF
European Diplomats.

New York Sun Special Service.
Washington, June ,24.-By direction OF
the president, Secretary Of State Hay
has sent instructions by telegraph to John
B. Jackson, United States minister to
Servia, for his guidance In the present
peculiar relations between the government
of that country and other nations.
Mr.. Jackson was told that In deter
mining the question of recognizing the
new king he should be guided by the
decision Of his diplomatic colleagues in
Belgrade provided it is unanimous or
nearly so. Much is left to Mr.. Jackson's
discretion in this regard, but tt Is prac-
tically certain that should most Of the
ministers Of the great powers at Belgrade
decide to recognize King Peter Kara
georgevitch, Mr.. Jackson will do So.
A decision on their part to condemn
the assassination of King Alexander and
Queen Drasa and decltnation to rec
ognize the new monarchy unless assur-
ances are given that the assassins will
be punished, would likewise be Endorsed
by the American minister. Should the
diplomatic body at Belgrade decide to
recognize King Peter Internationally,
leaving it to the individual governments
to take or not to take action condemn
ing the murder of the king and queen,
the United States may regard 1t as ex-
pedient to express it's horror over the
tragedy and also to make known the hope
that the assass1ns will be punished. This.
however, is matter for the future.