The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-18
NUTINY ON SHIP IOFFER OF BR|BE
ENDED BY DEATH TO u. S. OFFICIAL
Four Chinese Sailors Drown in Serious Charge Made Against
Break for Liber- President of Paper
ty Company.
SEVEN lump OVERHEARD RELEASED ON $4,000 BOND
cave Refused They Had Defendant Denies That He Has
Attacked First Been Guilty of Wrong
Mate Doing.
RELEASED ON $4,000 BOND.
Defendant Denies That He Has
Been Guilty of Wrong
Doing.
JAMES A.PArTEN.

Washington, June 1.-THE indtct-
ment for alleged bribery returned
against Potter G. Thomson, Sr., presi-
dent of the Champion Coated Paper
Company. of Hamilton. O.. was made
public by United States Attorney Will
son to-day.
Mr.. Thomson gave bail at 2:so
o'clock this afternoon in the sum of
$4,000 the United Security Company
qualifying as his bondsmen. No trial
can be had until the October term OF
court. as the Criminal Court will not
hear any but jail cases before the sum-
mer recess.
The Accusation.
The Indictment charges that May 2
last Mr.. Thomson .'unlawfully did Of
fer and give to Major W. P. Zantztnger.
an official of the United States. $500,
with intent to influence the action and
decision of that officer on a matter
pending before him and by law
brought before him in his official ca
pacity and to induce the officer to do
an act in violation of his lawful duty
General Ier auvsfe for BIDS for ~ furnishing paper
| tract with the Champion Coated Paper
Company and the duties Of Major W.
dictment The grand Jurors say that it
was left to Major zantzinger to super
| wise the paper furnished under the
contract and to reject any not meet
| ing the specifications of the contract
i Major zantzinger. It is set forth, did
.I.reject large quantities of the paper
January Is and April 80 last. While
other shipments We're awaiting inspec-
1on May last .1od Is enagsfa Mr Of
to Major Zantzinger.
The government claims the money
| was paid for the purpose OF infuenc,
accept Inferior paper which did no,
conform TO the specifications for the
contract.
Statement for Accused.
Mr. Thomson's counsel. r. Golden
4 donaldson. gave out a statement deny
ling any Intention to bribe Major zant-
I He said: There is no truth what
ever in the reports of the ATTEMPTED
bribery of the government employe
]. min to suggest improvements in the
Z writing surface OF the new post cards
/ While there he voluntarily, gave me In.
u formation regarding certain actions OF
resented US in Washtngton and who
had brought suit against us. claimins
a large commission on this contract tc
(which heis not entitled and he agreed
u with me to keep mo posted as to any
!, further actions by this former en-
! iploye. for which apreed to pay him
4 and i did send him $780, and nothins
more for this service, but for no Other
consideration whatever The facts arr
exactly as stated above. and that 1.
all there is to the case. and an
absolutely innocent of any wrong
, ldoing, either Intentional or implied.
Son Defends His Father.
AT Thomson's home in Cincinnati
, profound amazement was expressed
, over the Indictment. Thomson's sol
declared he could not believe it.
u "NIy father knows nothing of this,
am sure" declared Thomson. ''lTe lef
], a few days ago for New y ork, and
: believe he can be found there, NJ,
!, fnther will be able to clear himsel
of the charges"