Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 133, Decatur, Adams County, 7 June 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 133.

DRAGGED FROM RIVER — The Body of P. O. Sautbine Found in Spokane River After a Search. 1 — OF THREE MONTHS — Circumstantial Evidence Points to Fellow Policeman as Murderer. i The body of P. O. Sautbine, formerly of this county, but late of Spokane, Wash., where he had served for some time as a member of the police force, and who has been missing since March 10th. was found Monday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock in the river at Spokane, fifteen miles below the dam. Such was the message received Monday afternoon shortly afterward by his brother, C. F. Sautbine, at Craigsville, and conveyed to a sister. Mrs. i IW. H. Ward, of this city by telephone message at 4:30 o'clock. The body, . u hich was in a fair state of preservation, owing to the ice cold waters of the river, where it had lain three months, lacking a few days, and was easily identified. Further identification was established by finding under the civilian's suit of the dead man ids police badge, with his number as policeman; his holster, revolver and •ether things carried while on duty, though he had not yet donned his uniform. The message of the finding of the body was sent by Mr. Stauffer, presi•dent of the detective association of which Sautbine was a member. The circumstances relating to the sudden and complete disappearance of Mr. Sautbine, who disappeared as completely as though the earth had suddenly opened and swallowed him, will te remembered by all. He was last Si en alive by his companion oa the l > olice force. John Carlston. on the evening of March 14th at 6:20 o'clock. The men were on the night force, serving from 7 in the evening until 1 in the morning. They both had an interest in a team of horses, and thinking that they could care for the horses themselves, equally as well as to pay for their keep, had begun to fit up a barn for their occupancy. Carlston had gone to get some feed boxes, and returning put them in place, when he suddenly pulled out his watch and stated that as it was 6:20 o clock they would have very little time to go to their boarding houses for their supper, don their uniforms and get ready in time to go on duty at 7 o'clock, unless they leave at once. They then parted to go to their boarding houses. Sautbine did not appear at his boarding house and that was the last time Carlston or any other resident of the city report having seen him alive. The entire detective force made diligent search for a clew to his disappearance but he could not be located. Shortly after the disappearance relatives were notified, and his brother. ;C. F. sautbine. and brother-in-law. i Will Ward, of this city, went to Spokane. but were equally unsuccessful . in finding any trace of the missing | man. The relatives here have asked that the body be shipped to his home at Craigville and it will probably arrive the latter part of the week. He leaves the following brothers and sisters: Roy Sautbine of Connecticut, David Sautbine of Brierville, Minn.; William Sautbine. Mrs. Rose Stouten-, 1-ury, Adams county: Miss Ada Sau bine. Mrs. W. H. Ward of this city and C. F. Sautbine of Craigville. Body Brought Home. A brother and brother-in-law. Mr. Stoutenbery, from Craigville, w,rt the city this morning and telegraph I the necessary amount of mom y Spokane for the shipment of the b y to his home here, which the aut o ties there said would be done at on upon the necessary guarantee of nwn ey for covering the expenses. * take about five days for the trip, should the body leave Spokane .today will probably arrive here Sund y Monday. It will probably byway of this city and thenc Craigville. Theory of Murder. Though none of the details investigation are known here, i • quite probable that the bo y found as a result of a search of tni river, following the bufding up

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chain of circumstantial evidence forcing the belief that Sautbine was murdered by a fellow merchant policetnan, J. W. Howard, and the body thrown Into the Spokane river. Such is the theory of the police, according to the Spokane Review of June Ist. it is quite likely that the river was dragged upon the supposition, resulting In the bringing to light Monday afternoon of the body. It is said that Howard was arrested a month ago In t ouer d' Alene for the murder of a policeman In Trlstol, Tenn., in 1908, w’hich murder he confessed upon arrest, and things now tend to connect him with the murder of Sautbine also. Howard and Sautbine, who were both members of the merchant police force, roomed at the same house while both were on the force. Sautbine was a witness of an act of Howard's, and later one Andrew Faulkner secured a divorce from his wife, in which complaint Howard was named, Faulkner giving Howard a beating for his alleged relations therein. W. E. Stauffer, head of the merchant police force, said: “One day while the boys were all in my office Howard took Sautbine to one side and said, so all could hear, ‘Are you going to say anything about that little affair in which I am mixed up with Mrs. Faulkner?' “‘I certainly am,' was the reply. ‘1 don't believe in any man breaking up (Continued on page 4.1 THE COURT NEWS A Short Session Today and Some Probate Business Was Transacted. REPORTS ARE FILED Bunch of Real Estate Transfers From Hartford Township—Other Items. Kalamazoo National Hank vs. Coppock Motor Car Co., amended complaint filed. Rule to answer. Papers in the estate of Samuel Tumbleson, less than SSOO, have been filed in court. Ira Steele, executor of the Samuel Steele estate, has reported a distribution of funds and has been discharged. .1. T. Dailey, guardian for Rhoda Gilpen et al., filed current report. Death of Glen Gilpen, one of the wards, reported, and guardian ordered to settle said estate. F. F. Freeh, guardian for Etta E. Hawk, filed his current report which was allowed. Mr. Freeh also filed reports for C. D. W. Miller and Bernice Miller, for whom he is guardian, and the same was allowed. Real estate transfers: Harry Meshberger to David Meshberger, 13 acres, Hartford tp.. $1800; D. E. Smith com., to David Meshberger, 6 . acres,’Hartford tp., $100; Fred Llddy, guardian, to Harry Meshberger. 13 ’acres. Hartford tp., $800; Mary | Schaupp to Harry Meshberger, 13 I acres. Hartford tp., SIOOO. i— AFFAIRS at WASHINGTON TODAY ■I — (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., June . — (Special to Daily Democrat)— Charges that Senator Lorimer was elected by bribery were read in the senate today. They were prepared by Clifford W i Barnes and submitted to Senator Collum. President Taft this afternoon sent a message to the house asking that the provision in the railroad bill giving the Commerce Commission power to suspend increased rates pending an investigation, be made effective upon passage of the bill. — —' MRS. VANCE QUITE SICK. Mrs. 0. L. Vance has been quite sick for some time, being bedfast for the past three days. The ilness was caused from some sort of abscess in the head between the eyes, and it is Seared that an operation will be necessary to relieve her. Mrs. A ance underwent a similar operation several tears ago, which gave relief until the ■ return of the cause. She is sorne- .' what better today.

Decatur, Indiana. Tuesday Evening, June 7, 1910.

GO 10 MONTANA Mrs. Otto Henneford Will Soon Leave to Join Husband in the West. TAKEN HOMESTEADS George Henneford and Family Go in September— Near Each Other. Mrs. Michael Henneford of Vera Cruz and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Otto Henneford and children of Bluffton will arrive this week for a visit with their son and brother-in-law, George Henneford, and family, before Mrs. Otto Henneford and children leave in a short time for Fort Benton. Montana, where they will Join her husband in making that place their home. Both Otto and George Henneford have taken up homesteads of 320 acres each near Fort Benton, the homesteads being six miles apart. Otto left about two weeks ago for his new acquisition, taking his household good and other things necessary for use in a special car. He is now building his home and will soon have it ready for the arrival of ids family. George Henneford and family will go sometime in September to take up their residence there. Though the homesteads .-re about six miles apart, they are almost within sight of each other, so clear is the way. The country is in the great wheat district, and they will probably make a specialty of growing that grain. The homestead taken by Otto has a fine spring, which, there is a most desirable thing as it will be necessary to drill no well. The climate is somewhat dry, as rains are not frequent, though with the cultivation of the soil, is bringing more rainfall. The nearness of the two brothers, however, will make their removal to the new country a much more pleasant one than if they were in a land of total strangers. WILL GIVE LECTURE Rev. D. I. Hower of Bradyville, lowa, Will Speak at Mt. Pleasant. IS ADAMS COUNTY BOY Well Known Minister in the Methodist Church and Lecturer of Note. Darius I. Hower, Ph. 8., minister and lecturer, born and reared in Adams county, but who for the past two years or more, has been pastor of the Methodist church at Bradyville, lowa, will give a lecture Monday evening, June 13th. at the Mount Pleasant M. E. church and will doubtless be heard with much interest by his many Adams county friends. His subject is "Abraham Lincoln, the Greatest Man the English Speaking Race Has Produced in a Thousand years.’’ Special music has been arranged by the Mt. Pleasant church and the evening will be one of great interest and profit to all. A collection will be taken. Rev. Hower has been very successful in his ministry and is known as a lecturer of much excellence. He was formerly in the ministry in Indiana and served at Anderson, Coesse and other cities in this part of the state before going to Bradyville. He is the son of Mrs. Sarah Hower of this city and a brother of Dal Hower, Mrs. John Meyers, Mrs. F. Nichols, Mrs. Dan Beery of this city, Irvin Hower and Mrs. James Harkless. ~o —— I. 0. O. F. CALL. On next Sunday afternoon, promptly at 2 o'clock all Odd Fellows and visiting brethren are requested to be at their hall to take part in the memorial services, which will be hed in union by the different lodges of the city. — Abner Parrish, who has been with his son, Dr. M. F. Parrish, at Monroe for several days, was brought home yesterday afternoon, the trip being made in Dr. Parrish’s automobile.

HAYNES AUO FOR ROOSEVEJ-T. Kokomo Factory is Turning Out Car For the Ex-Preaident. At the Haynes automobile factory in Kokomo a touring car of seven passenger capacity, which has been purchased for former President Roosevelt and is to be ready for delivery at New York in time for use upon the occasion of his arrival there from his recent hunting expedition through the African jungles, is now- being built. The order for the car, it is understood. was given by a committer* commissioned to purchase an auto for the ex-president. The car is to be one of the Haynes company's latest models and will be painted royal blue with cream trimmings and will be constructed of the best material obtainable. UNKNOWN SEEDS Which Came With Granite Wrappngs From Scotland Have Developed INTO FINE PLANTS Experimental Planting by Jack Grady—May be the Bluebells of Scotland. Bordering the flower bed north of the watch-house of Jack Grady, watchman at the Monroe street crossing of the G. R. & I. railroad, are a number of little plants, with feathery leaves, that are growing rapidly and more than one person is watching with interest the growth and development of gave them to him to experiment with, the seed of which came from Scotland. About six weeks ago the Wemboff Monumental Works received from Aberdeen, Scotland, a consignment of granite, and among the shavings in which it was encased for protection was a number of seeds, similar to those of sweet peas, and had already begun to sprout. The Wemhoffs, not knowing what they were, and knowing of Jack's fondness for flowers, gave the mto him to experiment with, and some also to T. H. Ernst. They planted them and were soon rewarded with seeing tender shoots come up, and these have grown into bushes now about half a foot high. The leaves are much llke/blubells, and many are of the opinion that they are “The Bluebells of Scotland." made famous by that beautiful old song. Jack, however, has noticed their tendency to vine and thinks they are wild pea. He thinks they may also be “comet roses," but hopes they will bloom oftener than every seventy-five years. Whatever they are they are quite thrifty, taking to this climate like “a duck to water,” and make an admirable border for the plot of ground which Jack keeps blooming like a garden along the railroad on Monroe street, brightening what would other wise be an eye-sore to that part of the city. Jack deserves a medal from the civic improvement society for his part in beautifying the city. From early spring until late in the fall the flower beds there are in verdant foilage and full bloom, the beds contain ing all varieties of flowers. o DIED SUNDAY. Mrs. Francis Hartman Drumm, residing east of Craigville, passed away Sunday morning about 4:30’ o'clock after a prolonged illness with Bright’s disease and the other infirmities of old age. Mrs. Drumm was born in Pennsylvania on February 2, 1833, a daughter of Philip Hartman and Susanna Hess. She moved to Indiana in 1844 with the other members of her family and in 1858 was united in marriage to John Philip Drumm, who died on June 15, 1896. The family has resided near Craigville for a number of years.-— Bluffton News. ——o — STARS DEFEATED. The Stars base ball team, and Decatur's second best team, went to Pleasant Mills Sunday, where they met defeat by one of the fast teams at that place. Although they were minus several of the regular players, they made their opponents go some in order to win the game. The score stood 8 to 6 and the game was an interesting one.

SOUTHERN ADAMS Two Deaths Reported From That Part of Adams County. HIRAM WALLS DIED The Funeral Services For Miss Anna Murphy Was Held Monday. Geneva, Ind., June 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Hiram Wall, one of the old and most respected citizens of southern Adams county, died at his home eight miles northwest of Geneva, at half past eight o’clock Monday morning, after a short illness, , arising from a complication of diseases. The funeral will be held from the Christian church at Domestic on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Polly of Pennville having charge of the services. The deceased was eighty-three years old, and for the most of his life-time lived at the home where he died. Another death reported is that of Miss Anna Murphy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Murphy, living ten miles northeast of Geneva in Jefferson township. The funeral services were held Monday from the St. Mary’s Catholic church in Jefferson township, Father Kramer having in charge the funeral services, interment taking place in the cemetery there. The deceased was a bright and companionable woman twenty-six years old, and there is much sorrow among her family and friends who knew and loved her best. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Fink visited over Sunday in Marion, where their daughter is attending the normal school. Besides a delightful visit with her, they also visited with Rev. Wall, a former Geneva pastor, who is now located in Marion. LEAVES FOR WEST G. W. Rupright and Family Left Today For Burdette, Kansas. FOR FUTURE HOME Will Reside There—Has Purchased an Entire Section of Land. G. W. Rupright, the well known Preble township farmer, who has resided in this county all his life, and is well known as one of the prosperous farmers of this great county, left this morning for Burdette. Kansas, where he will make his future home, and near where he owns a section of fine farm land, 640 of as good Steres, as Vince puts it, as lie out of doors. He was accompanied by his wife and son, Melville, also by his son, Frank, and family and Mrs. George Rupright. the latter’s husband, with George Ehret and Joe Archbold, who are sons-in-law of Mr. Rupright, being already there. Several other children remain here, but Mr. Rupright is confident they will eventually join him in the west. Mr. Rupright went to Kansas City a year or so ago and purchased some land, and was so taken with the country that he decided to move there and to take his entire family with him, if possible. While we regret to see such good people leave this community we certainly wish for them the richest blessings in the Kansas land, where potatoes grow so large, etc. ’ Mr. Rupright was in the city Monday afternoon closing up business affairs preparatory to leaving for the west. A. M. Fisher of this city also owns some fine land in the same section. ■ o BANS OUBLISHED. The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Hines to Mr. Frank Geary was published for the first time at St. Marys ■ church and the marriage will take > place in a few weeks. Both people > are well known and the event will be 5 looked forward to with much inter . est.

MATT CRUM IN CUSTODY. Former Craigville Man Arrested on Old Charge. 1 Snerlff Freeman Carlisle left Sunday evening for St. Paul. Minn., in response to a message from the chief of police of that city to the effect that James M. or “Matt” Crumm, wanted in the local circuit court on a forgery charge, had been arrested there and would return here for trial without requisition papers. He is expected back here with Crutnm in charge about Thursday or Friday, stated Deputy Sheriff Fred Adams this morning. “Matt” Crutnm, charged with forging two notes, formerly worked as a section foreman at Craigville, and he left there tbout two years ago. After he disappeared it was discovered that two notes, one for $65, sold to the Wells County bank, and one for sls, sold to the Stubabaker bank, signes with the names of his brothers, J. G. and David Crumm, were forgeries. He has claimed when he sold the $65 note that he had sold bis brother, J. G. Crumm. a horse and that the note was given in payment and David Crumm went on with his brother as security. It was in March, 1909, that the banks discovered that the notes were forged and since that time an effort has been made to land Crumm. —Bluffton News. MANY LIVES LOST In an Earthquake in Italy Last Night—Millions in Property Loss. THE FREIGHT RATES President Making Effort to Get the Eastern Roads Lined Up. (United Press Service.) Naples, June 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Probably two hundred persons are dead and millions of dollars’ worth of property destroyed as a result of an earthquake in central Italy last night, the most severe quake since the Messina catastrophe. The shock extended through Campania province south to Cateabrio and Calabra. Homes were demolished and the terrified citizens fled into the open country, w'here they are now encamped, imploring the saints for protection. King Victor Emanuel went to the scene today to aid, in the rescue work. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., June 7—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Facing another railroad conference, President Taft early today reviewed the eastern situation, hoping to obtain from the ■ eastern roads an agreement similar to 1 that reached with the western roads. 1 President Brown of the New York i Central and President Underwood of ' the Erie today declared themselves 1 favorable to the proposal. On the re 1 suit of today’s conference will depend ’ the attitude of the great eastern trunk ’ lines. (United Press Service.) ‘ New York, N. Y.. June 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Wall street ac- ' cepted the announcement of a white house agreement postponing the 1 freight increase as a “bull” argument ■ and the market opened with a strong » upward movement of railroad stocks. ’ Prices steadied two or three cents 1 above yesterday’s close. ! O— “ CHANGE OF CONDUCTORS. 1 . - ’ Fort Wayne & Springfield Employees Change Time of Runs. 1 ' A complete change in the runs of the conductors on the Fort Wayne & Springfield railway has been inaugur- ! ated. C. L. Meibers and D. H. Hun- ' sicker have changed runs, Hunsicker ’ now running from 5:50 to 2:30, and ‘ Meibers from 7 to 4; Louis Scheimann. who has had an afternoon run. is now conductor on the freight, and Homer Ruhl, who has heretofore served as extra conductor, now has 1 a regular run from 4 to 10. Gue ’’ Greisinger serves with no change, his 8 time being from 2:30 to 12. e —o — e Dr. J. Q. Neptune will leave Thurs ie day or Friday of next week, not this r- week, for a week's fishing outing al Oden, Michigan.

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STARTS NEW FIGHT The President’s Compromise With Railroad Presidents Brings Up Scrap. IN THE HOUSE Johnson Says He Will Manage His Own Affairs— May Reappoint Little. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C„ June 7—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The agreement between President Taft and the twenty-five railroads to abandon the freight rate increase until after the new railroad law becomes effective, developed today a new fight in the house over the time the law shall become effective. The senate bill says sixty days after passage. The president desires it to be immediately after passage. The insurgents prefer to vote for the senate bill fearing disastrous amendments by a conference committee. (United Press Service.) San Francisco. Cal., June 7—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Jack Johnson today declared that he will manage his own affaids and that he has not appointed a successor to George Little. It is believed that Tex Rickard persuaded Johnson not to add Billy Nolan to his staff. Immediately after Johnson announced that Nolan would be his manager. Nolan planned to depose Rickard as referee. Through Rickard's influence over Johnson it is expected that Little will be reinstated. o ADVISORY BOARD MET TODAY. The township advisory board for Washington township held a short business session at the office of Trustee Samuel Butler this morning, at which time the road tax levy was fixed at five cents. The members of the board are John Hessler, C. S. Niblick and Conrad Gillig. roaF inspection The County Commissioners Inspecting Roads and Bridges. THE SECOND DAY Considerable Business Being Done by the Board This Term. I The commissioners spent a part of today inspecting the Decatur and Monroe number five macadam road. i with a view of accepting such road providing that it measures up to the specifications. Wednesday they will visit other roads and bridges, they having the circuit of St. Marys, Mon roe and Hartford townships, when such work is in progress. When that is done the business of this term will end. Earl Shepherd of Wabash township, True M. Dougherty of Monroe and M. M. Dunbar of Hartford were appointed by the commissioners as students to Purdue university. The petition of F. Galliger to refund taxes was continued. Acting upon a petition presented by William Drew. Wabash township can now boast of another constable, Henry Dickerson having received such an appointment. The auditor was authorized to notify '' the officials of the Bluffton, Geneva & I Celina Traction company to repair ‘ certain of the road crossings in comII pliance with their franchise. d e W. R. Mann was refunded taxes it 8 the sum of $2.98; James A. Swove 18 land, $11.14, and Henry Sovine, $7.28 Is ■ The Monroe elevator macadam roa< petition was found to be in due form s- C. C. Ernst being named as engineer ls and William Loshe and J. W. Me tt Kean as viewers, they to meet on | June 10th at the auditor’s office.