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TURK SLAYER KILLS SELF WHEN WPED

Shoots Himself Through Head When Surrounded, After Wounding Member of Posse.

'BEDFORD, Ind., June 29.—Farras Hassan, the Turk who killed John W. Fender at Guthrie Sunday after a quarrel about a swarm of bees, was cornered by a posse at Maumee late last night, where, after shooting Walter Brown, he killed himself. Hassan refused to surrender.

After the murder of Fender at Guthrie, Hassan burned his home and fled. Officers trailed him to the Lutes cemetery two miles north of Houston. When Hassan discovered his pursuers a runifcning fight followed during which Brown, member of the posse, was shot by the fugitive.

Hassan took refuge in a thicket. The

officers surrounded him and when dawn came, they entered the thicket and \k found the murderer dead with a bullet 5 in his temple.

Since the murder of Fender, who was jsi

shot when he attempted to hive a swarm of his bees which had settled on the division fence separating the S Fender and Hassan places, Guthrie people have recalled that Hassan had $. admitted that he was a fugitive from i* Turkey, where he was wanted for murder. Hassan had lived in Guthrie for fifteen years.

GROS CLAUDE GIVES SELF UP.

8alesman Accused of Bribery Surahs renders and Provides Bond. Fred W. Gros Claude, the salesman for the American Warming and Ventilating company, for whom a warrant was issued Monday afternoon charging him with bribing Henry B. Adams, forrner trustee of Nevins township, arrived in Terre Haute Monday night and Vs* gave bond in the pum of $2,000, the

Equitable Surety Co^of St. Louis belng his surety. Attorney Edward V. Fitzpatrick of Indianapolis arrived in Terre Haute u/ Tuesday and will look after the inter«sts of Gros Claude.

The affidavit was sworn out by 4- Charles A. Nash, trustee of Nevins township, and charges that Adams was |^j given $50 by Gros Claude to secure for the ventilation company the contract for installing the system in the Fonta»et school, which was erected last year.

SCHOOL PAPERS GRADED.

James Propst, county superintendent of schools, was busy Tuesday, examining the papers submitted at the teachers' epcamlnation, Saturday, at the Wiley high school. About 130 examination papers wer® to be graded. Of those sent away from the county to be ^examined, 450 went to other counties and 343 to the state department of education.

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DEATHS AND FUNERALS.'

MRS. GEXEVIA BANDY. The funeral of Mrs. Genevia Bandy, 47 years old, who died Monday morning at 4 o'clock at her home in Fayette township, one and one-half miles west of New Goshen, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Rosehill church, one mile north of Sanford. The interment will be made in the cemetery near the church. The deceased is survived by the husband, Frank O. one son, Max four sisters, Mrs. C. F. Grosjean, Mrs. Winford of Briggsdale, Col., Mrs. C. C. Rhyan, Mrs. Lillie Wright one brother, Bruce Holdaway, and the parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Holdaway, of Terre Haute.

JOHN BURTON.

The body of John Burton, 63 years old, who died Monday morning at 2 o'clock after a lingering illness, was taken to the Ryan chapel, where the funeral will fc-e held. He was a member of the local bartenders' union and is survived by no near relatives. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.

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By Special Correspondent. CLINTON, Ind., June 2^.—The body of diaries Mausfarilli, formerly t-f Clinton, was brought to this city, from W st Frankfort. 111., Sunday night, and the funeral wax hold Monday afternoon, with the Italian Odd Fellows, Knlphts of Pythias and Foresters i» charge. Mausearelli died from eating is hut was supposed tc» have teen mushrooms. There were fifteen in th« parts pnd besides the former Clinton man, a G-year-old boy has died. The doctors do not give out any hopes for the recovery of the others.

MISS MARY SCOTT.

By Special Correspondent. SULLIVAN, Ind., June 29. —Miss Mary Scott, 52 years of age, a teacher in the Jackson township schools, died at her home near Lewis, Ind., Sunday afternoon of apoplexy. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9:30 from the lata residence, and the body will be taken to Friendship church for services, with burial in the Friendship cemetery. Rev. M. O. Robblns, pastor of the Hymera Methodist church, will conduct the funeral.

RESIGNS HIMSELF TO FATE.

Imprisoned French Burgomaster No Longer Worrying. PARIS, June 29.—Burgomaster Max, of Brussels, interned in the German fortress at Glatz, is resigned to his fate, according to a letter written by him to the Havre correspondent of the Matin in which he says: "I take no merit for supporting my fate stoically. Besides, I see in my patience only an application of the physical law that every being adapts himself to the conditions of life imposed upon him by circumstances. I have been shut up now 240 days and captivity has become a normal state for me. The sufferings I experienced during the first weeks following my arrest are lessening more and more."

FOUNDRY CO. ASKS JUDGMENT.

Brings Action on Lien on O'Brien & O'Connell. The American Building and Foundry company brought suit in the Superior Court Tuesday morning for $136.33 judgment against Martin E. O'Connell and Edward D. O'Brien, of the O'Brien & O'Connell company, 321 Cherry street, and attorney fees of $75.'

It is alleged in the complaint that the Thatcher Parker company, which had the contract for erecting the new building last year, at Third and Cherry streets, awarded the plaintiffs the contract for some of the furnishings of the building. The bill was not paid and a lien was filed.

TRAIN UNIONS TO UNITE.

Plan Practical Amalgamation to Further Ends. DENVER, Colo., June 29.—William G. Lee, president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, addressing a meeting of the local branch of the Brotherhood last night, announced that for purpose of wage and service disputes a practical amalgamation would be effected of the four largest railroad unions those of trainmen, conductors, and enginemen and firemen. He said the employes would unite in demands for an increase of wages and the eight-hour day, -cs

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Mrs. A. G. Briggs Tells of Interesting Work Auxiliaries are Doing in Gary at Morning Session.

Five-minute talks were featured at the Tuesday morning session of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the Greencastle district at the Trinity Methodist church. More than 100 delegates from various parts of the -district are attending the convention. The morning services were opened by Mrs. J. P. Everett, who led the devotional exercises. Mrs. W. E. Houcfc led the singing and Miss Lena Reading gave a vocal solo which was well received.

Mrs. A. G. Briggs, conference corresponding secretary, gave a splendid talk during the morning on the conditions at Gary, Ind. Mrs. Briggs told of the work the auxiliaries were doing there among the foreigners. The delegates greeted with applause the announcement that Mrs. C. K. Swartz, national secretary, who is attending the convention, has organized seven new auxiliaries in the district.

Tuesday evening the devotional exercises will be led by Mrs. C. H. Leeson. Mrs. Swartz will give an address. The closing sessions of the convention will be held Wedneday morning.

Young peopie Hold Rally. Young people rallied at the opening exercises Saturday night. Mrs. Hubert Webster, district secretary of the young people's work, was in charge, of the meeting at 7 o'clock. The devotional exercises were given by Mrs. Henry Ostrom. Miss Lena D. Phillips and Miss Cora Shirley gave readings which were enjoyed. A violin solo by Miss Vama Cook, quartet selections by the Maple Avenue and Brazil circles were among other numbers which won applause.

Miss Lucille Craig of Terre Haute was made a life member of the Mother's Jewels. Mies Alice Dawkfns of Brazil was made a life member by the quartet. A Queen Esther circle with 13 charter members was organized at the Trinity church during the evening. Miss C. JEC Swiirtz, national field secretary, organized the circle. Miss Belle Rogers was elected president, Miss Helena Dahlen vioe president, Gertrude Day corresponding secretary, Miss Alice Heine recording secretary and Miss Hazel Evans treasurer.

Among those who were registered Monday evening were rs. A. T. Briggs of Wost Lafayette, conference corresponding secretary Mrs. L. Adana, Misses Alice N. Hawkins, Bernice Wallace, Mae Smith, Nellie Wagner, Irma Hand, Beula K. Smith and Louie D. Wilson and Mrs. John Pell of Brazil Mire. F. G. Green, Mrs. Pont-r son, Mrs. Clara Rice of Bloomlngdale Mrs. Clara Masten, Mrs. Lincoln Masten a,nd Misses Edna Summers, Grace Hamilton and Lena Phillips of Amo Mrs. Laura Smith of Perrysville Mrs. W. H. Jennings, Mrs. Hubert Webster, Mrs. Henry Ostrom and daughter, Miss Margaret, of Greencastle Miss C. K. Swartz, of Washington, D. C.: Mrs. Webster McCampbell, Mrs. George Rohm and Mrs. James Laverty of Rockville and Miss Marian Morten son of Kansas City, Mo.

TURK-ITALIAN WAR NEXT?

PARIS, June 29.—Announcement in the Italian press of a rupture between Italy and Turkey with the early intervention of the Italian army and navy longside the allies in the Dardanelles, has been received here with much satisfaction although there has been no official announcement from pome regarding Italy's plans. J,

FAIR FOURTH PROMISED.

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cannot be assessed any more than the money the lodges hold can. Up To State Board.

County Auditor Wallace said the only thing he could do was to take the matter up with the state board, to which Probate Commissioner Miller replied: "Let them put us on and we will see that they take us off."

Attorney Jordan in his talk said: "Of course, we are now placed on the tax duplicate and we can not remove the books, or the names on the taxable lista, but our taxes for this year can be remitted."

Seeburger, president of the board, said he wished more timp to decide the matter as the board had not discussed among themselves the merits of the case. Jordan asked permission to be heard further on the matter before the board made its final decision and this was granted.

Dr. E. L. Cabel represented tne colored churches of the city and in par ticular the Second Missionary Baptist, church at Fourteenth and Oak streets. It is charged that this church has a small house next door which it rents. Cabel declared before the board that all of the rental money went toward church work and fell short of meeting the demands for money.

The matter of taxing fraternal organizations and churches came up recently when County Auditor Wallace made a demand on the board to place the organizations on the tax duplicate. The board refused to act.

SAYS THE U. S. AND GERMANY MISUNDERSTAND EACH OTHER

Von Bernstorff's Special Envoy Publishes Article in Berlin on "Germany and America."

BERLIN, June 29.—Dr. Anton Meyer Gerhard, the attache of the German colonial office, who was sent from the United States to Berlin by the German ambassador, Count Von Bernstorff, to explain the views of the United States 1-egarding the Lusitanla case, published an article in "Der Tag" today on "Germany and America," in which he says his experiences convinced him that both countries misunderstood each other.

CHANGE SALOONS AROUND.

Reform League Would Eliminate the Bars and the Screens. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., June 29.— Announcement was made today of the reorganization of the Indiana Law Enforcement and Reform league. Members of the Indiana Brewers' association are the promoters of the new organization, and James C. Kelly, secretary of the Indiana Blowers' assoociation, is the temporary secretary of the new organization.

In its announcement, the Indianst Law Enforcement and Reform league outlines a program of activities, as follows:

Strict enforcement of the liquor laws. Transformation of the present-day saloons into cafes, where drinks would be served only to patrons seated at tables.

Abolition of the standing bar in saloons. -.-1s-V.., ??£•?•.•? Abolltioh of saloon" Screens.

Education of legislation to prevent treating in cafes. Investigation of all applicants "for retail liquor licenses ana opposition to those who are unfit to hold licenses.

The league explains that it hopes to enlist in its membership the people of the state who belielve In strict regulation of the liquor business, but who are not In favor of prohibition.

ROOT STORE MANAGER.

Mr. Jonas Denies Story that Position Had Been Filled. A new manager for the Root store is expected within the next week, W. A. Jonas, who Is temporarily In charge of the store, said yesterday. So far no one has been elected by the board of directors, but they are expected to meet in New York this week. "The Root store is in excellent condition now," said Mr. Jonas. "We are working to give the people the best service, the best treatment and the •best premises in the middle west. When the new manager comes he will reorganize the sales force for efficiency. We want to make the employed feel like they belonged to a big family. Terre Haute is going to be real proud of the new Root store. "I had a travelling man in to see me yesterday by the name of Lloyd. One of the newspapers made him manager. Tou can say that the matter is still open."

MEN BURNED BY LIGHTNING.

Jess Angel In Serious Condition as Result of Shock. By Special Correspondent.

ROCKVILLE, Ind., June 29.—During a rain storm at Rockville about noon today, lightning struck a large tree in the front yard of P. O, Peacock on North Virginia street, under which a party of men were engaged in hiving a swarm of bees. Jess Angel, 30 years old, and Clyde Hooker, 17 years old, were both burned by the bolt. The former was burned auoui the hand, chest and arm, and was unconscious for some time, and is still in a serious condition. The younger man was burned on the hand and side. The other men were slightly stunned by the shock, but were not hurt.

DEATH SENTENCE REVERSED.

The conviction in the Kansas City, Mo., courts of VictOT Gueringer, charged with having a part in the alleged attack on Gertrude ShidelerJohnson, a nurse of this oity, and sentenced to death, has been reversed by the higher court, aocording to word received by Attorney A. A, Beecher Tuesday. -O*

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CITY NEWS NOTES IN BRIEF.

Kay Wade, 17 years old, charged with assault and battery on Howard V, Norris, was •fined $25 and costs and

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iven 180 days on the penal farm by Newton in City Court Monday afternoon, but the fine and sentence were suspended.

Jndge Beal late Monday ruled that the divorce decree granted some time ago to Mont E. Taber from Nellie Taker, should be modified with respect to the 8-year-old child. The mother will be allowed to correspond with the boy and the father will be compelled to address the child's letters. The mother will also be allowed to see the child four times a year.

While attempting to avoid a number of children playing in the street, an automobile driven by Major O'Neal of the Volunteers of America collided with a motorcycle on which were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leon. Mrs. Leon suffered a broken leg. The accident occurred at Fifth and Eagle streets.

Claud Scott, who owns a livery barn at 315 North Fourth street, notified Police Captain Smock Monday afternoon that a horse and a buggy were left there last Tuesday afternoon by a man who said he would return a short time later and claim the property. It: is still at the barn, Scott says.

On condlttou that he pay the city clerk $5 a week for the support of his two children, a fine of $500 and 180. days on the penal farm assessed on Homer Schrader fry Judge Newton in City Ccurt Monday, was suspended. He was charged with failure to support, his children.

Rev. Dolton will deliver a special sermon Thursday night at the Church, of Christ, Fifth and McKeen streets.

The regular monthly dance, of the German club will be held Wednesday. evening in the club rooms, Fourth street and Wabash avenue.

Rev. A. E. Monger, pastor of the Maple Avenue M. E. church, will address a public meeting Tuesday night at the Montrose M. E. church, of which Rev. M. C. Wright is pastor. The Maple Avenue church's male ohoruB will sing.

The tractees' blanks on which they make, their reports to the county superintendent of schools have arrived at the superintendent's office and will be sent out immediately. The blanks on which the state board receives their reports are also here. The re-, ports will all be in by the first Monday in. August.

The advisory board of Mayor Gossom will hold, its second meeting in the office of the mayor Tuesday evening, when matters of civic and governmental Importance will be discussed.

Cases of Alva Carney and Raymond /Smith, charged with burglary, were continued until next Friday on request of the police department, in City Court Tuesday morning.

SOME NEW HREW0RKS

"Yip-Yaps" and "Pluto Fountains" New Stunts for the Fourth. While the police have ordered a safe and sane Fourth, the Are works manufacturers have sought to produce some new and harmless stunts for the Fourth. So on the 1915 bill of fare appears the "Yip Tap Fountain,' the "Pluto Fountain," the "Magic Flashing Sizzler," the "Raise-the-Devll," the "Volcano Spitfire," the "Son-of-a-gun," and numerous others, all designed' to delight the eye with rare color combinations or to delight the ear with a peculiarly loud and reverberating racket.

The "Yip-Yaps," the "Pluto Fountains" and the "Sizzlers" are American made. The "Pluto Fountain" Ib especially lively it goes up in the air, explodes with a loud noise and releases a flock of wriggly snakes. The sizzlers, as the name would indicate, sizzle. The "Son-of-a-gun" 1B a Spanish article and is a round cake that is placed on the floor and set off by stepping' on it. It makes a lovely noise and sizzles all around. The "Sparklers," "Volcano Spitfires" and "Raise-the-Devils" are all "sane fireworks"—that is, they may be held in the hand without fear of injury, although of course it wouldn't Improve the eyesight of anyone to have one go off in his face.

GUARDSMAN FACES CHARGE.

Sent to Jail for Failure to Attend Drill. Amos McKenzie, a member of Company B, I. N. G., was arrested Tuesday afternoon at Eleventh and Cruft streets by Patrolman Cunningham on orders from Captain Gerhardt Morininger, of the guardsmen. He was charged with disobedience to orders, the specific charge being- failure to attend drill. He will be kept in Jail until Thursday night, when he will be tried before First Lieutenant Paul Talbott, summary court martial officer. The officers of the company, Monninger, Talbott and Second Lieutenant H. A. Collins say they are going to take drastic measures to force members of the company to attend drill.

MORE GLARING HEADLIGHTS.

Harry Cole and Will Hunter Let. Off By Judge Newton. Harry Cole, 31 years old, automobile dealer, and William B. Hunter, of the firm of Fouts and Hunter, were arrested Monday night charged with driving their machines with glaring headlights. In City Court Tuesday morning they were called by Judge Newton, who said: "The court has been advised that the deputy city attorney was notified to be here and take care of your cases. He isn't here so your cases are dismissed."

JITNEY SPEEDER FINED.

In City Court Tuesdty afternoon, Alvln Conley, a jitney driver, was fined $1 and costs for exceeding the speed limit He said he did not have & speedometer, but said he was not going faster than 15 miles an hour. Motorcycyeman Allen, who made the arrest, Baid his Bpeedometer showed Conley was going between 25 and 28 miles an hour.

TESTIFIES AGAINST FATHER.

DANVILLE, Ind., July 29.—Marion E. Detamore, 11-year-old son of Roscoe Detamore, of Indianapolis, who Is on trial here, charged with the murder of his wife, was the principal witness for the prosecution today. The boy testified that his father made numerous threats to kill his mother.

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'WALKING TOM" MURDERED?

Police Find Evidence of Crime in Death of Thomas O'Connor. EVANSVILLE, Ind., June 29.—Warrick county authorities have uncovered what they believe to be a murder mystery in the death of Thomas O'Connor, 61 years old, known throughout this section of the country as "Walking Tom." O'Connor was run over by a Southern railroad passenger train, near Chandler, Warrick county, Sunday night, and his death was at first attributed to this/ Examination of the body has disclosed what Coroner Martin say# Is a knife wound.- extending

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VOTE TO RETAIN SALOONS.

ST. PAXJL, Minn., June 29.-^-Two counties, Crow Wing ana Starke, voted yesterday to .retain saloons. Two othej counties,* -Grant and Wilkin, ^efeai^the option bill. i/Vf,