Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 185, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 December 1927 — Page 1

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REMUS FIGHTS PERJURY SLUR ON TRIAL AIDS Loses State Supreme Court Plea for Injunction Against Taft. STRIKE AT INDICTMENT Berger Files Motion to Quash; Fair Trial Is Impossible, Says Rum King. BY PAUL W. WHITE United Press Staff Correspondent CINCINNATI, Dec. 12.—Attacking Charles P. Taft, county prosecutor, in two courts today, the forces of George Remus charged that the State by “intimidation” of witnesses is denying the former bootleg king a “fair and impartial” trial for the murder of his wife Imogene. At Columbus, the State Supreme Court denied an injunction sought by Remus, to “restrain the Hamilton County prosecutor from intimidating defense witnesses.” The court held there was no cause for such action. John S. Berger, Los Angeles promoter, appeared here before Judge Chester R. Shook with a motion to quash the perjury indictment returned against him Saturday in connection with his testimony in defense of Remus. Argument on the motion was postponed until Tuesday. An attorney for Berger, Los Angeles promoter, outside the court room circulated copies of a letter to Prosecutor Taft. The letter demanded a retraction of the prosecutor’s alleged statements bearing on the perjury indictment. Berger threatened to sue Taft unless the latter retracted by 5 p. m. today. The sum named was $500,000. Wants Indictment Quashed Chares H. Elston, co-counsel for Remus, served at attorney for Berger and asked that the indictment! be quashed on the following principal grounds: 1. That it is defective in the manner in which the offense sought to beb charged. . 2. That it is void for duplicity. 3. That it is indefinite, uncertain and incomplete in that it charges the defendant in truth "was arrested and convicted of a State offense, to wit, a felony” without setting forth the offense or jurisdiction in which said offense is alleged to have been committed. In explanation of the duplicity charge Berger said in court that he understood the picture of a 27-year-old notorious convict had been shown the grand jury and the members told it was a photograph of Berger. v “I charge the prosecutor’s office with fraud and ask permission to go before the grand jury myself,” he said angrily. Intimidation Charged Remus’ petition to the Supreme Court charged “pressure was being brought to bear to influence testimony” at his trial. The action was filed by Charles Plotnack, as attorney for Remus. v Remus charged “defense witnesses have been and are being intimidated by activities of Taft’s office” and that “unless this is stopped he will be denied a fair and impartial trial.” Two Remus witnesses, Vernon Chumbley and John Berger, “already have been indicted for perjury and others have been coerced or intimidated,” the petition asserts. “Another witness, Dr. Franklin E. Shaw,” the petition continues, "became a fugitive from subpoena when he heard Chumbley had been Indicted.

FAILS TO RETURN HOME AFTER SEARCH FOR JOB Spanish War Veteran Missing, Wife Reports; Stepson Grieves. Matthew Coleman, 58, of 310 N. Capitol Ave., a Spanish War veteran, ,has been out of work. Last Tuesday he left home to renew search for a job. “I’ll get something or bust,” he Bald as he left home, his wife reported to police today. He has not returned. She fears something ha* happened to him. Coleman’s 11-year-pld stepson is in bed ill with grief, because of hU disappearance, Mrs. Coleman said. NEW ENGLAND THRIFTY Coolidge Section Leads U. S. In Savings; Total for Country. Bn United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.—New England, the home of President Coolidge, is the thriftiest section of the United States. Comptroller of Currency Mclntosh announced today that per capita saving deposits of $530.44 for New England were the highest in the United States. Americans had $51,132,554,000 deposited in banks on June 30, 1927. and of this amount $26,032,001,000 was in savings accounts. Massachusetts, New York and Vermont, led in per capita deposits. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m 43 10 a. m 47 7 a. m 43 11 a. m 50 8 a. m 4412 (noon) ... 51 $ a. 47 1 p. m.....* 51 fe- ~ • \

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CAR LIABILITY RATE IS RAISED IN CITIES Changes in Insurance Costs Show Autos Are Becoming More Hazardous in Populous Districts; Less in Rural Communities.

Automobiles are becoming more of a hazard to life in cities and less dangerous in the country, anew schedule of automobile liability insurance rates put into effect throughout the country by old line companies, today indicated. Mutual companies are expected to follow the

ASKS JURY ACT IN FIREPROBE Coroner Gives Reports on Graystone Tragedy. Information gathered by Coroner C. H. Keever after prolonged investigation of the Graystone Apartment Hotel fire, 239 N. Illinois St., in which nine lives were lost Nov. 13, will be turned over to the Marion County grand jury, with recommendation that they “ascertain who was directly responsible.” Such was the conclusion of a report on the tragedy made public by the coroner today. It pointed out that old papers, some dated Oct. 15, an oil-soaked barrel and other inflammable matarials were found in the elevator shaft, where the fire originated. It called attention to the inadequacy of the single fire escape in the rear of the building and the lack of modern fireproof walls. Both the manager, Miss Frances Welding, and the owners, O. J. Smith Realty Company, had been given several warnings by inspectors before the fire occurred, the report stated. Failure to remedy the situation, even after tenants had complained, the coroner termed “criminal carelessness.” Eight tenants and one fireman lost their lives. Fourteen were injured in the fire, which occurred early on Sunday morning.

$25,000 BEVERIDGE GIFT FOR DE PAUW

President Lemuel H. Murlin of De Pauw today announced receipt of a $25,000 gift from Mrs. Albert J. Beveridge to establish a fellowship BRIDGE IS COMPLETED College Ave. Span to Be Open to Traffic Tuesday. College Ave. bridge over Fall Creek probably will be opened to traffic Tuesday according to Flood Prevention Engineer Harvey Cassidy. The span has been closed since last March for repairs. Edward S. Smith Construction Company received the contract to repair the bridge for $68,000. Laying of an asphalt surface, which will complete the Job, was rushed today. College Ave. street cars, which have run on the Central route since the bridge was closed, will resume their regular route today.

96 REBELSARE SLAIN Catholic Uprising Reported Put Down in Mexico. Bn United Press MEXICO CITY, Dec. 12.—Ninetysix Catholic rebels were killed in two battles "in Jalisco State last week, according to a dispatch today from Guadalajara. Seventy-three Catholics were killed in a fight of 600 rebels against a regiment of Federa ltroops. Twen-ty-three were killed in a fight between 300 rebels and the Sixty-First regiment of Federal troops. Among the killed were Jose Cabrales, a priest, the dispatch said. ROBERT MANTELL ILL Aged Actor Cancels Engagement Here; Stricken fn Ohio. Robert Mantell, veteran Shakesperean actor, who was to have appeared at English’s Theater next week, is seriously ill and will be removed to his home at Highlands, N. J., according to a wire received here today by Ad F. Miller, manager of English’s. Mantell has canceled his engagements for the remainder of the season. He suffered a breakdown last week at Columbus, Ohio. He is 73. • . - Studio Fire Loss SIOO,OOO Bn United Press HOLLYWOOD. Cal., Dec. 12.—A fire which swept a section of the Metropolitan studio was brought under control early today, after it had caused damage estimated at SIOO,OOO. Two buildings were destroyed.

move of the old line companies soon. Personal injury liability insurance only is affected. All rates went up in the cities and the rate on one large class in down in the rural districts. Up $1 in Big Towns In Indianapolis, Anderson, Kokomo, Lafayette, Marion, Muncle, Richmond, Vincennes, Evansville, Terre Haute, Gary, Hammond and South Bend the rate on the $5,000SIO,OOO limit personal injury liabiliity policy for four-cylinder and medium priced six-cylinder cars went up $1 a policy. On the higher priced cars, such as Packard and Cadillac, the rate went up $2. In the rural district, comprising the rest of Indiana, the rates went down $1 on the $5,000-SIO,OOO limit policy for aU four-cylinder cars, but went up $1 on medium priced sixes and up $3 on the higher priced makes. Reasons Are Cited The National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters gave these reasons for the increases: Automobiles are more powerful and capable of being operated at greater speed; total mileage of Improved highways has increased steadily, resulting in greater average use of automobiles; there has been increasing frequency of claims; there has been growing tendency to demand larger amounts as damages; there has been marked tendency py juries to award larger amounts. PROSECUTORS SEEK PAY Hearing on Request Is Set for Wednesday Before Collins. Hearing on Special Prosecutors John W. Holfczman's and Emsley W. Johnson’s petition for pay in assisting in the political probe will be held at 10 a. m. Wednesday, Criminal Judge Jfc.mes A. Collins announced today. They have asked for pay for work from July 1 to Nov. 15.

in American history in memory of her husband. The late Senator Beveridge was a De Pauw alumnus. The fund will enable a De Pauw graduate to remain cn the campus and do research work toward a master’s degree. A $25,000 check accompanied the letter from Mrs. Beveridge announcing the gift. Mrs. Beveridge said her husband always had remembered his student days at De Pauw and she desired to make the contribution “as a token of his affection and pride in the school.” “I wish the gift would be considered as coming from him,” she safd. MEET TO ARBITRATE TROLLEY CAR STRIKE Chicago Union Leaders, Operators Prepare Pipe of Peace. 7 Bn United Press CHICAGO, Dec. 12. Chicago street ,car and elevated line operators met with union representatives today, both sides confidant that the threatened traction strike will be definitely averted before the conference ends. A special joint mass meeting of elevated and surface line employes, called for Wednesday night, has been cancelled, indicating complete confidence of the union chiefs that there will be no strike. Selection of a neutral arbiter to settle disputes between the companies and workmen was expected at today’s meeting. YEGGS BORROW TOOLS Use Company Equipment to Steal • $25 From Office Safe. Yjggs knocked the lock from a safe in the Charles E. Stevenson Company, 502 S. Pennsylvania St., sometime over the week-end and took $25. They used tools from the company machine shop.

Kresge Sells Beer Equipment and Profits Go to Drys, Charge Wets

Bn United 1 Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.—The etc, are asking where S. S. Kresge, Detroit five and store millionaire, got the $500,000 he recently donated to the Anti-Saloon League war chest. x “Will funds for this donation be derived from profits obtained by Kresge in the sale of beer, hootch and wine-making accessories sold in his department stores and five and 'ten-cent emporiums?” the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment asked in a statement. Association workers evidently visited a large Kresge department store in Washington, for the statement declared: “An elaborate display of wine kegs, wine presses,

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SENATE G. 0. P. HITS SNAG IN PEACEMOVE Organization 'of Upper House Is Held Up by Democrat. PLUMS TO INSURGENTS Chairman Watson Twitted by Pat Harrison When Plans Are Delayed. Bit United Press WASHINGTON. Dec. 12.—The Senate Republican peace program struck another snag today which prevented organization of the upper house of Congress today. New committee assignments which gave choice plums to the independent group were presented by Chairman Watson of the Committee on Committees, but Senator Dill, Democrat, Washington, objected to immediate ratification of them. Senator Norbeck, South Dakota, was recommended for chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs, and Senator Nye, North Dakota, for chairman of the Committee on Public Lands and Surveys. (J Senator La Foliette, Wis., however, was not given the chairmanship of the Committee on Manufactures, which he had requested. It went to Senator McLean (Rep.), Connecticut. Organization Delayed

The absence of Senator Robinson Democratic floor leader, then prevented election of new officers of the Senate which will be delayed until Robinson’s return, expected Thursday. Senator Pat Harrison (Dem.), Mississippi, twitted Watson about l ,he peace plan, asking if it was "all fixed to give the insurgents what they want so they will vote with the Republicans to organize the Senate.” “I will say every man on the Republican side is as satisfied as it is possible in a complicated situation of this kind,” Watson replied. Senator Dill indicated he might let the agreement through tomorrow. He said he merely wanted to read the list of committee assignments to know what he was voting on. Committee Continued Other Republicans recommended for committee chairmanships follow: Senator Deneen, Illinois, Committee to Audit and Control Contingent Expenses of Senate; Senator Dale, Vermont, Civil service Committee; Senator Howell, Nebraska, Claims Committee; Senatoi Couzens, Michigan, Education and Labor Committee; Senator Greene, Vermont, Enrolled Bills Committee; Senator Sackett, Kentucky, Committe on Expenditures; Senator Phipps, Colorado, Committee on Irrigation and Reclamation; Senator Reed, Pennsylvania, Military Affairs Committee; Senator Metcalf, Rhode Island, Patents Committee; Senator Robinson, Indiana, Committee on Pensions; Senator Bingham, Connecticut, Committee on Printing; Senator , Shortridge, California, Committee on Privileges and Elections; Senator Keyes, New Hampshire, Committee on Public Buildin rs and Grounds. The Senate authorized continuance of Its Primary Investigating Committee so that anew trial can be given to Senators-Elect Vare (Rep.), Pennsylvania, and Smith (Rep.), Illinois, both of whom were barred from the oath of office because of big campaign expenditures. House Groups Chosen A resolution reviving the committee was adopted after a spirited tilt between Senators Reed, Pennsylvania, and Reed, Missouri—the two distant cousins who have clashed so often in Senate debate. The House today stopped the first attempt to amend the $233,000,000 tax bill, defeating the proposal of Representative La Guardia (Rep.), New York, to increase the maximum surtax to 30 per cent on incomes over $1,500,000. The vote was 62 to 37. The House completed its organization, electing remaining committees. Representative Williamson (Rep.), South Dakota, was made chairman of the newly created expenditures committee which will assist the appropriations committee. It supplants eleven minor expenditure committees which were abolished.

patented bung accessories, to assure potent fermentation of fruit juices; whisky, cocktail, beer, ale and champagne glasses; decanters, cocktail shakers, bottling and corking machines and other equipment necessary in distilling, home-brewing and wine-nfaking is featured in the house furnishing department of the Kresge-owned department store or has been, and was up to Saturday night. “While wrapping a cocktail shaker for a customer, who ordered it by that name, the saleswoman said: ‘“We have sold huge quantities of these “milk shakers” since prohibition was enacted, and the demand, always brisk in Washington, is greatly stimulated when the congressional session opens and the Christmas rush begins.’”

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—Photo by Virginia Edwards, Times Staff Photographer. Miss Mabel Ergenbright (left) and Miss Jane Ogbdm scaring a burglar away.

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No Santa Fifty extra watchman have been ordered on duty in Indianapolis parks to prevent theft of evergreen trees by folks desiring Christmas trees for their homes. The extra watchmen and six motorcycle officers were ordered to arrest anyone caught stealing trees. R. Walter Jarvis, parks superintendent, said convictions in court would be sought. v Assistant Superintendent George Morgan and Andrew Miller, nursery superintendent, are in charge of the detail.

AWAIT OIL SPY ‘REVELATIONS’ Predict Sensational Contempt Case Disclosures. Bit United Prrgg _ WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.—Charles G. Ruddy, Philadelphia manager of the Bums Detective Agency, resumed testifying today in the Bums-Sinclair contempt trial while speculation continued regarding sensational revelations promised from Juror Edward J. Kidwell. Ruddy’s testimony was largely devoted to re-telling the story of admitted espionage on Fall-Sinclair oil trial Jurors. United States Attorney Peyton Gordon questioned Ruddy regarding expenditures during the espionage. Ruddy said he had SI,BOO available for expenses of the detectives and that about $1,400 had been spent before Federal officers raided Bums headquarters in the Wardman Park Hotel and the work stopped. All the money, Ruddy said, came from Burns agency officials. LEWIS TO COAL PARLEY , President of Mine Union to Head Delegation at Capital. Officials and delegates from the United Mine Workers of America, headed by John L. Lewis, president, will attend the eastern bituminous coal conference Tuesday at Washington. D. C., it was indicated today from national union headquarters. The conference was called by Secretary of Labor James J. Davis. U. S. Supreme Court Takes Recess Bn United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 112. The United State Supreme Court today recessed until Jan. 3.

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82 Machines, No Two Alike, Seen by 350 Dealers; Small Car to Be Made. Eighty-two new 1928 Stutz motor cars, no two alike, were ui .veiled today before 350 distributor* and dealers at the Etutz Motor Car Company’s plant, 1002 N. Capitol Ave., at the opening of the annual three-day sales and service convention. In colors rivalling the rainbow, they proved the truth of Stotz' new slogan: “The splendid Stutz. Each car as exclusive as a Paris gown. No two alike.” One by one, five of the new models were displayed on a revolving stage while salesmen chorused their approval. “Beauty, Style, Prestige” “Beauty, style and prestige are the points to be emphasized in the Stutz campaign next year,” said F. E. Mo - kovics, Stutz president. He laid stress on the value of racing in the development of the Stutz product and said a racing team will be entered in all the year’s big races. Two Stutz Black Hawks will be entered in the 500-mile race. Muskovics said Frank Lochart, heading the Stutz racing team, is directing construction of a car now which will try to beat the world’s one-mile record of 207.79 miles an hour. A smaller Stutz, incorporating all Stutz refinements, is to be put on the market during 1928, he revealed. He would not describe it further than to say it will have a six cylinder motor. Slack Welcomed Dealers Mayor L. Ert Slack welcomed the visiting dealers to the city. Charles M. Schwab* chairman of the board of directors of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, spoke optimistically of the Stutz company’s future and paid high compliment to its management. He will be the principal speaker at the banquet tonight in the Riley room at the Claypool. Eugene V. R. Thayer and Carl Schmidlapp, stockholders who, with Schwab, financed reorganization of the plant here, were Introduced, together with Fred Bartlett and M. C. Meigs, stockholders.

FARM DIM OPENS Bureau Seeks 70,000 Members In Week’s Campaign. More than 10,000 volunteer Indiana Farm Bureau Federation workers today started a week’s drive for 70,000 members. Every farmer in seventy-six counties in the State will be solicited to join the Federation during the week. Each county completing a 100 per cent canvass will be awarded an American flag and the farm bureau district making the most successful campaign will be awarded a silver cup. Another cup will be awarded the county leading in the drive. SWITCHMAN IS INJURED Stumbles, Falls Against Side of Moving Locomotive. John W. Scott, 27, of 320 N. Forest Ave., Big Four switchman, was recovering at Methodist Hospital today from injuries suffered late Sunday night when he stumbled against the side of a moving engine at the Brightwood yards of the Big Four Railroad. Scott suffered a dislocated shoulder and severe body bruises.

TWO co-eds, two sets of “mules,” and a burglar were the “props” for the setting of a comedy-drama at the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority house, 215 S. Butler Ave., at Butler University. And out of the caldron of excitement came anew invention—a guaranteed prowler scarer. Miss Mabel Ergenbright and Miss Jane Ogborn left the cold recess of the dormitory and sought the warmth of the fireside at 4:30 a. m. With the logs crackling merrily, the co-eds studied for the day’s classes. And then a sound at the front door. “What’s that?” whispered one. “It must be a man,” chattered the other. A man is all right, but not at 4:30 in the morning. And outside. The girls were scared. Yes, sir. Their lips trembled first. Then their hands. And then fear caused their knees to jump. The “mules” beat a tattoo on the hardwood floor. Louder —louder the heels beat, as though a strong man marched in determined manner toward the door. Then the burglar ran. “Maybe he thought it was the Four Horsemen,” the co-eds said, then returned to their studies.

SHAW m $250 Negro, Freed in Slaying, Is Sentenced for Crash. Before a crowded courtroom John Tomas Shaw, Negro, today was fined $250 and costs by Special Criminal Judge Frank Symmes for failure to stop after an accident. In default of fine payment, Shaw will serve 250 days on the Indiana State farm, the judge said. This was Shaw’s fifth trial In three years. His first three were for the alleged murder of Mrs. Helen Hager Whelchel, and the fourth on other charges growing out of this accident, for which he was fined $25. He served this fine in the coup;y jail. Evidence of the State charged Shaw’s machine ran into the automobile of Mrs. Margaret Shaffer, 1002 N. Delaware St., at Delaware and North Sts., Nov. 14, and that he failed to stop for the preferential street. WHITE HOUSE MOTHER ILL WITH INFLUENZA Mrs. Elmira Goodhue, 79, Taken to Northampton Hospital. Bn United Press NORTHAMPTON, Mass., Dec. 12. —Mrs. Elmira Goodhue, mother of Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, is suffering from influenza at Dickinson Hospital here. Her condition today was reported as “quite a bit improved." *4rs. Goodhue is in her seyentyninth year.

WEEK-END ARRESTS: 125 Liquor and Its Effects Bring Majority to JalL Arrest totals over the week-end mounted, but not to an unusual figure. Records at the city prison show 176 slated. Liquor, as usual, accounted fbr a large number. Intoxication totaled twenty-five; driving while intoxicated seven and operating blind tigers, thirteen. Gambling accounted for arrest of thirty-five, and the charge of vagrancy was lodged traffic arrests were made. Baby Weighs Pound; Lives 100 Hours Bn United Press _ __ NEW YORK. Dec. 12.—Myra Taub, who weighed only a pound and a quarter at birth, died at the age of 100 hours.

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GIRL HAMMER SLAYER HELD WITHOUT BAIL Defense Fails to Get Charge Reduced; Breaks Down as She Hears, News. NEW FIGHT IS STARTED Habeas Corpus Writ Sought —Killer Is Pictured as ‘Hothouse Flower.’ Bit United Press PAINESVILLE, Ohio, Dec. 12. Mrs. Velma West, confessed hammer slayer of her husband, ; , one of a family of nationally known nurserymen, was bound over to the county grand Jury at the conclusion of her preliminary hearing here today. Mrs. West will be held without bail as result of the failure of the defense to have the charge reduced to second degree murder or manslaughter. She collapsed when informed that she must go back to jail. Attorneys Francis V. Poulson of Cleveland, and Richard Bostwick, defense counsel, said Poulson would appear in county Common Pleas Court tomoirow to start habeas corpus proceedings. Velma burst into loud sobbing as Judge Marvin Helter gave his ruling., as did her mother. A crowd was waiting to see the prisoner led from the court room. As she caught sight of the curious onlookers, Mrs. West collapsed. Is Dressed Nattily Mrs. West appeared in the court- ; room wearing a natty fur coat and a black hat, pulled down over her eyes. She cried several times during the hearing. Dr. O. O. Hauch, coroner, testified that West’s skull had been fractured with a blunt instrument which drove in the left eye and a deep gash had been inflicted on the forehead. Raymond M. Nye of Painesville, first witness for the State, said he saw West alive late on the day of the murder with a woman, identified as Velma. Dr. R. E. Spence, Painesville physician, testified that Velma had told him she struck West five times with the claw hammer. Each time, according to Spence’s testimony, the husband arose, only to be struck again. Room In Disorder "The room was in great disorder,” Deputy Eugene Bvolund testified. “There was every appearance of a struggle. Pillows were thrown about and the body had been partially covered with bed coverings.” The confessed murderess was lonely and misunderstood, not the cigaret-smoking, sophisticated, big town debutante she has been pictured, Attorney Poulson declared in a statement today. She was the pretty hothouse flower transplanted into the wild, Poison said. Her life was unhappy, with frequent quarrels over money, and he had been insanely jealous at times. At the age of 3 she had won a perfect baby contest in a Cleveland theater, but several months later diphtheria ravaged her pretty little body. Meet at Picnic; Elope In the summer of 1925 she met young West at a picnic and a first love romance began. West drove from Perry through the snow to see her many times that winter. They eloped to Milwaukee, in an old Ford, then went to Chicago. Eddie went back home to get more money. He borrowed S2OO from his father in Perry, returned to Chicago, then took his wife back to their little bungalow in Perry. Then followed a life of outdoor sports. Sometimes they danced, but Eddie saw to It he was always with her. The sll2 a month given him by his father failed to provide all the necessities needed in the little bungalow home. There were frequent quarrels over money. Five weeks ago she found he was intercepting mail from her friends. None of the letters had been from men, but Velma went to Sheriff Rasmussen and complained. He promised to see what he could do. The quarrel which immediately preceded thhe hammer slaying had been the climax. It was the culmination of the quarrels over money and the petty differences.

TWO HOOSIERS KILLED Train Strikes Auto on Crossing at Rochester. Bn United Press ROCHESTER, Ind., Dec. 12.—William Hartsock, 59, and Elgie Bruce, 51, laborers, were killed early this morning when the automobile Hartsock was driving was struck by an Erie passenger train at a crossing here. Hartsock sustained a fractured skull and Bruct’s neck was broken. They died instantly, ft is believed that the men, who were on their way to work, failed to see the approaching train on account of dense fog. OUR OWN PIES and pavtrUa. Try them. FLETCHER CAFETERIA, Basement Fletcher Trust Bldg. 10:30 a. m. to 7:30 p. m.—Adv. y