Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-25

Washington, June 23.-The grand
jury yesterday returned an indict-
meut against August w Macheu, Dill
Ter B. L. Croft, Samuel \. Croft, George
F. Lorenz and Martha j. Lorenz, the
two latter residents of Toledo. o.
The specific charge is conspiracy to
defraud the government. The indict.
ment is based on the statute, which
provides a penalty of $4,000 or two
years imprisonment, or both.
Lorenz Defends His Wife.
Toledo, Ohio, June 23.-George L.
Lorenz, who with his wife was yester-
day indicted by the federal grand jury
at Washington in connection with the
postoftice scandal, was seen yesterday
afternoon, by the Associated Press
correspondent
Lorenz did not discuss the case, as
it referred to himself, but said Mrs.
Lorenz is as innocent as a child of
any wrong doing. He said his shout
ders were big enough and broad
enough to relieve her of any criticism
in connection with the postotfice cases.
John f. Kumler, attorney for Mr..
LOreuz said that Lorenz would estab-
lsh a completee defense to all charges
made. AS to Mrs. Lorenz, Kumler said
that she is not connected directly, in
directly or in the most remote degree
with the Washington case.
Woman Charged With Stealing
Baltimore, June 23.-Miss Dora
Campbell, the former postmistress of
Maysville, Ga, charged with embezz.
ling funds from the postofiice at Mays.
vile, was given a hearing before
United States Commissioner Rogers
mere yesterday and was remanded by
him fer the action of the federal grand
jury of the northern district of Georgia
which has jurisdiction over Maysville
The only witness examined was Post.
office Inspector Barry of Atlanta, who
testified that balance of $50 had not
been accounted for at the May sville
office.
General Reports Otdered.
Washington, June 23.-The post
masters of all first class postottices
have been requested to report on the
conditions in the offices of cashier
finance clerk, etc. The postmaster OF
New York city in his response fn3a
no evidence Of irregularities. Many
other postmasters have reported
giving similar information. 1t is
stated the report on the charges re
Gently brought against the administra
ton of the mail bag repair shop does
not bear out the charges.
May Be Another Steal.
Washington, June 23.-The Post to
day will say that among the matters
which fourth assistant postmaster gen,
eTal Bristow is investigating is the
purchase from a California company
OF 1900 letter devices for indicating
the hours of collection OF man The
invention is that of the postmaster al
san Francisco, it is said.
1t is also said 1000 OF these devices
originally were ordered at a cost OF
81 or more each, or profit of 100 per
cent. on the cost and the allegation Is
made that a further order for 10000
was placed notwithstanding the
original 1000 devices were not used
but We're reposing in a storehouse.
The company controlling the de
vice was largely made up of CaTlfor.
MIA postal employees, and the Post will
say it is informed that ex-Representa,
tive Loud Of California. formerly chair
man of the house postoffice commit
tee took an active part in their be
half and wrote several letters urging
the device in the department and in
one of them said it would be an ac-
commodation to him if the matter
were attended to.