Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 271, Decatur, Adams County, 13 November 1909 — Page 1

Volume VII. Number 271.

dime novils fiend Thomas Hill Admits That Dime Novels Led Him to Murder ANOTHER YOUTH Committed Murder and Robbed a Bank at Endora, Kansas New Albany, Ind., Nov. 13. —Thomas Jefferson Hall, the 17 year old Louisvlll boy who killed J. H. Fawcett, cashier, and Beverly wounded John K. Woodward, president of the Merchants National bank of this city in an attempt to rob that institution, in an interesting interview today declared that Henry Alexander, porter of the bank, and James W. Tucker chauffeur, held for complicity io the affair, are guiltless. Young Hall, who is held In the Indiana reformatory at Jeffersonville, was questioned in the presence of Major Peyton, superintendent of the reformatory. He talked freely of his deed with a rather careless air ti although he said he was sorry that he had killed Cashier Fawcett. He admitted that he had conceived the Idea of robbing the bank from reading sensational novels. Eudora, Kan., Nov. 13.—Driven to bay by an armed mob, Earl Bullock, the 17 year oid bandit of Lawrence. Kan., who twice within the last month has robbed the Eudora state bank, murdered a policeman, shot another man and probably fatally wounded himself in an attempt to commit suicide, near Eudora yesterday afternoon. Bullock attempted suicide following hie second robbery of the bank here today and his shooting of Free! Starr, cashier of the Kaw Valley state bank of Eudora, who was in the Eudora bank with his day's clearings. Accompanied by William McKay. 15 years old, of Jacksonville. Fla., Bullock held up the bank. Although Starr offered no resietance, Bullock shot him through the jaw. Snatching more than SBOO, Bullock fled, followed by his companion. Each youth bad two revolvers.

THE OPEN SEASON Many Adams County Sportsmen are Now Enjoying High Life LAWS ARE RIGID It is Easy to Violate the Indiana Game Laws

The open season for quail I s now on and hunters all over the state are pursuing the game and enjoying the sport. In this counkk the hunters licenses issued have been numerous to date, and every day finds many new recruits who wish to join in the fun of tramping the woods seeking game. The laws of the state are rigid and it would be well for the Adams county boys to remember at least the following: First—lt is a violation of the law to hunt quail without a resident license. Second—lt i» a violation of the law to kill any imported birds, such as Mongolian pheasants or Hungarian partridges. Third—lt is a violation of the law to hunt upon any game preserve. The fish and game commissioner has employed an extra number of deputies and they will be in the fields and have a right to demand of every hunter that he show his license, and if he cannot do it he is liable to arrest. They will pay especial attention to game preserves, and persons found hunting or attempting to hunt upon such preserves will be prosecu ed relentlessly. Not more than two per cent, of the state is under gam* preservation and hunters would do well to keei> off the premises.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

VISITING AT ONTARIO, WIS. Mr. and Mrs. James Hendricks, Sr., Write to the Democrat. Mr .and Mrs. James Hendricks, of Monroe, are enjoying a visit with their daughter at Ontario, Wisconsin, and in a letter to the Democrat say they are enjoying the time of their lives. Ontario Is located in a valley on the Kickappo river and is a beautiful little spot. Creameries are plentiful there and the making of butter is quite an industry among the farming clhss. As usual they find many Hoosiers there as you will find them almost every place that one is wont to travel. The Hendricks will stop io Chicago on their return and will visit there for some time before returning to their home at Monroe. They report a very pleasant time and are enjoying the visit.

HAD A CLOSE CALL William Singer Formerly of Decatur, Came Near Losing His Life CAUGHT IN BELT Sleeve Tom Loose, Saving His Life—Was Severely Hurt as It Was William Singer, who formerly lived here, but now resides at Monroeville, recently had a narrow escape from a terrible death. The Breeze says: | Last Saturday while working about the grist mill, of which he is one of the proprietors, William Singer of the firm qf Singer & Ahr, met with lan accident in which he fortunately escaped from losing his life. Some part of the machinery became out of order, and Mr. Singer went down in the cellar to investigate and there found a belt off, as he was in the act of putting it on he stepped backward and his coat caught on a set screwin a running shaft and pulled him tightly into the machinery and winding his arm about the shaft but fortunately the coat tore and a belt broke, thus the machinery stopped land William was released from his I perHous situation, having sustained a dislocated shoulder, the skin on his arm burned and rubbed off from the wrist to the shoulder and flesh bruis. ed. The incident, as It resulted, was 'quite fortunate for Mr. Singer, for had not his coat torn and pulled loose he would undobtedly have lost his life. However as it is he will suffer much pain and carry his arm in a sling for some time. He is able to be about town and his place of business. i

WILL KEEP THEM BOTH The President Will Spread the Salve Among the Cabinet. Washington, November 13.—President Taft does not intend that his administration shall lose the services of either Richard A. Ballinger, secretary of the interior, or Gifford Pinchot, forester, if he can help it. Even 1 the members of his cabinet are in the dark as to what his plans are, but 'they have every reason to believe that he still hopes to be ab'e to settle the so-called Ballinger-Pinchot quarrel, now more acute than ever before, without any break in his administration forces. Outsiders are, as a rule, coming more and more to the belief that Mr. Taft has an impossible task on his hands. There is no confirmation to be had of the story that Mr. Ballinger has served notice on the president that unless Mr. Pflnchot is removed from the public service he will get out. It is plain that Mr. Ballinger is in an unhappy frame of mind. As the situation stands today, the chief of a bureau in a co-ordinate branch of the government service is practically defying him. The quarrel has numerous ramifications and presents many possibilities. Secretary Wilson of the department of agriculture, who is Mr. Pinchot’s superior 'officer, has kept silekit up to this time, 'but it is well understood that he is ■standing by the forester.

FOR A COMMISSION The Senate Insurgents Want to Make a Good Showing TARIFF EXPERTS Senator Beveridge May Introduce Such a Bill Washington, Nov. 13. —Senator Albert B. Cummins of lowa, in an inter, view here, said that in his opinion the “progressives" of the senate will line up solidly at the coming session behind Senator Beveridge’s tariff commission bill, and that it also will get the support of a good many members of congress in both branches, who have not been known heretofore as “progressives.” Senator Cummins himself declared that he is in favor of the Beveridge bill as the best of several tariff commission measures that are before congress. “The sentiment of the nation ie behind the Beveridge bill,” he said, “and rightly so, for there is absolutely no argument that can be brought against it. I have had occasion to test public sentiment on the proposition since congress adjourned. I have delivered twenty-five public addresses, in all of which I have referred to Senator Bev. eridge’s tariff commission proposition in a commendatory way. In every instance the people have responded to the suggestion in away which leaves no doubt in my mind that there is a great popular demand for the enactment of the Beveridge bill. And why shouldn't there be. There is no answer to it—no reasonable objection that can be made against it while the arguments in its favor have only to be stated to carry conviction. I shall be disappointed if Senator Beveridge does not make a speech on the bill early in the session and force a vote if that can be done. There is no doubt in my mind where the progressives will stand. They will be behind the Beveridge bill to a man.” Senator Cummins said he does not think the tariff question will get before congress at the coming session in any other form except as brought forward by the tariff commission fight. o Rai Archbold from Fort Wayne, is in the city and will spend Sunday with friends

THE MARVELOUS GROWTH OF AN INDIANA TOWN

Newcastle, Ind., Nov. 3.—Not unlike the story of “The House That Jack Built’’ is the remarkable growth of this, “the Rose City of Indiana," from a small town to a city is the leap which Newcastle made in the twinkling of an eye—measuring time by the period it takes for the average city or town to reach a stage where thrift and wealth abound. Newcastle stands today the greatest example in Indiana, if not in the tAitire central west, of what a loyal energetic and public-spirited citizenship can accomplish when ft is properly organized and determined to get results. Seven years ago Newcastle had a population of 3,406 and was adjudged by every one who knew it the poorest county seat in this part of Indiana. Today it has left every one of its neighbors, then in its class, so to speak, far behind and is gaining on Richmond to such an extent that the Quaker city is looking to its laurels and keeping a jealous eye on its fast growing neighbor. Today Newcastle’s population numbers approximately 12,000 and its citizens have as their goal 20,000, if possible, for next year. Seven years ago there wasn't a man or a woman in Newcastle worth SIOO,000, but today there are Several whose possessions total around the million mark. And Newcastle now boasts of a city street car service and desires a city government. Newcastle has just started. During the coming winter its citizens are going to be invited to raise $375,000 with which to procure a concern backed by $50,000,000 capital and desirous of erecting a plant which, with yards and buildings, will require 200 acres of ground. Charles S. Hernly of this

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, November 13, 1909,

ORDERS A FINE MONUMENT The Wemhoff Monumental Works Sell a Monument In Allen County. Mrs. Henry Hartman, of Fort Wayne, was in the city today and purchased a large family monument of the Wemhoff Monumental Works. As soon as complete the monument will be placed at the grave of Henry Hartman, at one time county commissioner of Allen county, and well known by many of our people. The Wemhoffs have placed a great deal of their work in Allen county, and as a matter of fact it leads all others in that line. TO MAKE REPORT L, C. Helm Leaves for Indianapolis to Attend Grand Lodge Meeting FOR THE I. O. O. F. Served as Delegate to the National Meeting at Seattle this Year L. C. Helm left today for Indianapolis. where he will attend the semiannual meeting of the I. O. O. F. grand lodge of Indiana. Mr. Helm has passed through all the chairs of the grand lodge and this year represented the Indiana order as a delegate to the national convention at Seartie. At this meeting his report as such delegate will be read and it is a very complete report. It is quite likely that Mr. Helm will also be chosen tn represent the lodge as national delegate at the convention next year which will be held at Atlanta. Georgia. He is recognized as one of the leaders of the Odd Fellows in the state, and has been the recipient of many honors during the past fifteen years. Mr. Cochrum, of Indianapolis, who was also a delegate from this state, was selected as an officer in the national grand lodge, the Hoosier state being thus recognized to the satisfaction of all. Mr. Helm will be absent about a week at this time, and it is expected that some important business will be transacted by the lodge.

city, the man who, with the assistance of others, made Newcastle what it is, has this proposition under way, but he is not yet ready to divulge his plans. It is declared that the Fiat Motor Car Company, a foreign concern, is seeking a location in this state for a gigantic plant, and it is declared that Mr. Hernly knows all about it. Seven years ago Newcastle was just like every other county seat in this part of the state—almost entirely dependent on the farming community for its business. It was “a Saturday town” in everything the term implies, for Newcastle had no factories of any great consequence. But. a number of men, headed by Mr. Hernly, got together and decided that the town must grow. These men organized the Newcastle Industrial Company, capitalized at SIOO,OOO, the purpose of which was to induce factories to locate in Newcastle. Mr. Hernly was elected president. Mr. Hernly conceived the idea of raising money by the sale of lot additions and then locating the factories in the immediate vicinity, thus making the lots worth more than their purchase price. Hernly’s plan was more successful than he ever dreamed. In many instances lots were sold by the original purchasers for more than double the purchase price. Thus the great factories located here cost no one here a dollar in the end and Newcastle citizens are positive their town is the best for its size of any in the country. Newcastle is growing So rapidly that it is impossible, seemingly, to house its population. During the last summer more than 500 persons lived in fents and at the pres'ent. time more than 250 are still living under canvas. ,Newcastle can use

NEW CASE FILED An All Wool Case Comes from Allen County on Change of Venue NEW PARTITION CASE A Divorce Suit, Hunters’ Licenses, Number of Real Estate Transfers Attorey C. L. Walters has filed a new case entitled Mary J. Dudgeon (nee Cornell) and Frank Dudgeon vs. Emma A. Bode (nee Cornell) and H. G. Bode, petition for partition of estate in St. Marys township. On change of venue from the Allen county superior court a case has been filJd here entitled William O. Farlow vs. Abraham Weil et al, in which $1,500 is demanded on a contract in which it is claimed Well Bros. & Co. bought 14,000 lbs. of wool at 25 cents per pound February 15, 1908 and fail, ed to take up same. H. G Hogan is attorney for plaintiff and Leonard & Townsend for defendants. A. P. Beatty has filed a ew case Bertha Mayo vs. Herman L. Mayo, complaint for divorce. The parties were married December 5. 1903 and lived together until about a month ago. Habitual drunkenness and failure to provide are the charges. Hunters licenses have been issued to Mike Meibers, Edgar Shoemaker, Charles Smith, P. B. Dykeman, John A. Greene, A. Sprunger, R. R. Black. Henry Decker, W. A. Meyers, T. E. Kranor, Ora Wilson Real estate transfers: Bessie E. Hill to U. S. Drummond lot 22, Pleasant Mills. $350; B. F. Brandt to Lizzie Springer, 46 acres St. Marys township, $3,200: Grace M. Stein to Nancy Hockenberry, 3 acres Blue Creek township, $150; W. C. Campbell to Clara D. Harris, lots 106 and 107 Geneva. $1,200; W. C. Gilig to John Frisinger et al, 296 acres Washington township, $30,000. o - Another day which makes a fellow feel he is glad he is alive. Os all the other people who are appreciating this Indian summer the candidate probably feels the best.

1,000 new houses. Scores of new boarding houses flourish. The Newcastle Construction Company is erecting fifty twelve-room houses in the factory district as well as a thirty-two apartment flat and a forty-eight apartment flat. Several large apartment houses already have been completed and more are to go up. Investments in real estate have almost exhausted local capital for the time being, and there is an excellent opportunity for outside capital. The total valuation of property in Newcastle amounts to about $29,000,000. In 1907 it was $20,750,000. The total number of workmen employed is 4.423, and the weekly pay roll amounts to $49,325, or $2,044,900 a year. ♦ Not only has Newcastle been bene, fitted by the growth, but farm land values have been Increased throughout Henry county. Property values in Newcastle are soaring higher and higher and the enormous demand for labor in the county seat has filled every, town in the county. Newcastle has increased its population 450 per cent in the last ten years. One interurban line enters the city from the south, and another, direct to Indianapolis, is building. The annual output of the city’s industries includes 20,000 Maxwell automobiles, 5,000 Pitiess weighing scales, 400.000 shovel handles, 500,000 pairs of gloves 4,000 tons of structural steel, 200 safety corn sfiredders, 65.000 Hoosier kitchen cabinets, 500,000 shovels, 10,- ; 000,000 barrel hoops, 40.000 barrels of flour, 5,000 Kreil-French pianos, 12,000 burial caskets, 10.000,000 fiber i boxes 5,000,000 piano strings, 1,000 tons of agricultural Shapes, 3,000 tons of iron casting and 5.000 tons of • sheet steel.

THEY WERE WELL RECEIVED The Done Made a Hit in Their Performance Last Evening. Tile Dons were greeted by a fair sized audience at the Presbyterian church last evening, and all the numbers were well received. Miss Smith appeared at her best, and was compelled to respond to an encore entitled “Mr. Gobbler - ' and which also was very appropriate to the season, and the applause was pf the kind that counts. ;‘"lJommy Atkins’’ was another of the favorites. -Considering the fact that this was their first appearance the quartet did well and their work was appreciated by every one who attended last night's performance. THE BEST MEETING Evangelist Thompson Grew Eloquent Last Evening DISREGARDED SIGNAL Is the Subject of the Sermon to Be Delivered this Evening Notwithstanding the drizzling rain the' largest crowd and best meeting of the revival was had last night. Evangelist Thompson delivered a splendid sermon, using for his theme the final judgment. Powerful figures of speech, logical conclusions, beautiful poetry, heart reaching pathos and even laugh provoking wit, all combined to make a very strong appeal and to win his hearers. The story of the Kentucky mountaineer who asked the Evangelist “to ketch Taylor'' and bring him back as he wished to make a plow handle out of his lower jaw and the fellow who thought if he never “scratched the Republican ticket" would go straight to heaven, amazed the audience and illustrated deep truths. The speaker declared that we, every hour, are writing the sentence that will be read for or against us at the judgment day. There were two more additions to the church last night. At the conclusion of the service Mr. Thompson paid a high tribute to the influence and power of the press in creating a presumption in favor of an issue or moulding a sentiment against it. He said each pastor of this city had the ears of his own parishioners but the newspapers had both ears and eyes of all the preachers and all the people. He also thanked the local press for the space given the revival. Subject tonight “Disregarded Signals.” It will be of special interest to railroad men and everybody who rides on trains. Short service on account of being Saturday evening.

— - ■ o —— LONE BANDIT WAS INDICTED Grand Jury Accepts His Confession as the True One —Fawcett Funeral. New Albany, Nov. 13. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Thomas Hoal, the seventeen year old boy who held up the Merchants National bank here and murdered Cashier Fawcett, was today indicted by the special grand jury’ called for the purpose of investigating the crime. Hoal claimed that he did the act solely on his own responsibility and had no accomplices and his "lone bandit” story was accepted as being the true one, no other persons being indicted. The negro held as an accomplice will be given his liberty. The funeral for Mr. Fawcett was held today.

<, ——o 0 SCHOOL WILL OPEN ON MONDAYj s Prof. E. E. Rice, superintendent of I 0 the city- schools informs us this as- 1 r ternoon, that he has made diligent - inquiry and there is nothing new or f startling in the scarlet fever situa- . - tion. The patient, Arthur Roop. Is ’ r getting along nicely and there are no i ) new cases. The south ward school < i building has been thoroughly disin- 1 footed and school will convene there i again Monday morning. It

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THE MONROE NEWS Modern Woodmen Are Increasing the Membership in Their Lodge AT A RAPID RATE Are Planning Various Advancements —Royal Neighbors Are Also Busy Monroe, Ind., Nov. 13.—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The meeting of the M. W. of A. camp 6840 was held w-ith all officers present. The team work was fine and the boys made a fine appearance in their green suits trimmed in red, and did some real nice work in their various movements during their drill. The boys are a lively bunch and not a dull moment is noticeable during the evening. Two candidates were initiated with two more applications on file to be voted on next Monday night. Music was furnished by Rev. McNary during the initiating ceremony. The boys are all faithful workers and are deeply interested in the work and are urging the young men to affiliate with the order and provide for a father, moth, er. wife and children in time of need by carrying a life insurance policy which is a good protection to those left behind. They cordially invite all neighboring members of lodges to call at any time when they will receive a hearty welcome. Be sure and attend next Monday night's# meeting. The members voted in favor of pur- : chasing a piano for their lodge room. A committee was appointed consisting of Rev. McNary, W. H Oliver and L. L. Lobenstein to look into the probable cost of same. A literary society was also mentioned of being organized to hold a meeting every two weeks which was taken, under consideration. The Royal Neighbors camp No. 3340 at their meeting last Wednesday night were pleasantly entertained by .neighbor Mrs. J. A. Hendricks who gave quite an interesting talk about her recent trip through the United States, and neighbor Nettie Busche gave an exhaustive talk about her trip across the big pond and Europe from which she recently returned. After which refreshments were served. All (Continued on page 4.)

KEIPER IS DEAD Van Wert Man Who Was Stabbed Died at Noon Today ALLEN IS CAPTURED

Companion Will Be Held as a Witness—Price is Still Held in Jail Van Wert. 0., 2 p. m. —(Specia'l— Charles Keiper died at noon today. The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon. Van Wert. Ohio, Nove. 13. —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —There are no new developments of an excit. ing nature In the Keiper case here. The physicians in charge of the man say that if he can live for sixty hours he will have an even chance to re-

> cover. The ’wound was a terrible one, and it will be rather remarkable if the man gets well. Price is in jail ■ and still claims that he acted in self defense. Doyt Allen who was with Keiper at the time, is under a suspended sentence for stealing and skipped out as soon as he sobered • up. He was captured at Delphos and will be held as a witness although he claims not to have seen the deed performed. He is now in jail. Keiper suffered a sinking spell last night. A hyperdermic .was administered, which kept him asleep* during the night. Price will likely not be placed on trial before January, when the regular grand jury meets as it is not believed a special jury will be drawn for the case.