Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 March 1900 — BOY STARTS FIRES FOR FUN. [ARTICLE]

BOY STARTS FIRES FOR FUN.

Confesses that He Wanted to Bee Honea Run from Blaze. Willie Gulliver, 9 years old, was arrested by the police at Evansville for arson. The boy confessed that he set fire to three stables and one residence. When asked why he did it the boy said: “I like to see the horses run.” Two fires were started by the boy on the day of his arrest and he turned in both alarms. The boy expressed no regret at being locked up and spent his time in his cell nsokingandsingiag.