Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 April 1908 — DEATH OF A. L. BRICK [ARTICLE]

DEATH OF A. L. BRICK

Representative from the Thirteenth District Pastes Away . in a Sanatorium. HAD BEEH FIVE TIMES ELECTED Stricken with Acute Bright's Disease When He Came to Attend the Republican Convention. Indianapolis, April 8. Abraham Lincoln Brick, of South Bend, representative from the Thirteenth Indiana district, died at 2 a. m. yesterday in Fletcher’s sanatorium, where he was taken Thursday suffering from acute Bright’s disease. The death was unexpected, although close friends of the representative had known for several days that his condition was bad. Improvement wag noted Monday, and Dr. Fletcher Hodges, attending physician, thought that recovery was at hand. Monday night, however, the patient became unconscious, and he grew steadily worse until early morning, when he went into convulsions.

Poubd 111 In a Bath House. Brick came to Indianapolis from Chicago a week ago last Sunday night to participate in the Republican state convention. He had left Washington the Friday before. Friends noted his condition and sought to extend aid. He was taken to a bath house Tuesday, and was found there later In great agony by Dr. Knotts, of Plymouth, who heard groans from an adjoining compartment Dr. Knotts and others took him to a private rooming house, thinking absolute quiet and rest were the things most needed. He Eluded His Friends. Friends sought to establish a close surveillance over the representative, but he eluded them and got downtown Wednesday. State Chairman Goodrich and others did what they could, but their efforts proved unavailing, so they decided Thursday to take him to the sanatorium. Physicians there did everything in their power, but the condition of the patient showed slow improvement. Ip the Prime ol His Life. Brick was forty-eight years old and had served five terms In congress and had been nominated by hia party for the sixth term. The nominating convention was hvfld Feb. 4 and the name of Brick was the only one presented. His was the first district in the state to nominate a congressman. He Is survived by a widow and one daughter. The funeral will take place Friday at 2p. m. at South Bend. A congressional delegation will be present. M'DONALD’S VICTIM BUKIED

Murderer Declares He Was Not Guilty of Dynamiting and Did Not Have a Square Deal. Terre Haute, Ind., April B.—The funeral of William E. Dwyer, chief Of detectives, who was killed in the courtroom last week by Henry McDonald, was participated in by various departments of the city government, including the fire department, a platoon of police from Indianapolis, members of several fraternal orders of which he was a member, and a long list of friends. Police officials from other cities were present as individuals. Henry McDonald said after tbe tragedy that he would die within four days, but his prediction did not come true. During the funeral of his vie. tim he was rejoicing over the death of the officer. He had planned the shooting many days before the jury rendered Hie verdict and bought a revolver for the special purpose, be says. He not only says he was not guilty of dynamiting the church and< stores at Sanford, but declares he bad not been given a fair deal. McDonald Is growing weaker. Illegal Killing of Fish. Williamsport, Ind., April B.—For the last three .days men have been peddling fish about town for sale while other men have been seen carrying large strings from the river. Curiosity was aroused, and investigation disclosed that hundreds of fish were floating down the river, some dead and others almost dead, while the people were gathering and selling them. It was further disclosed that dynamite had been used. The matter has been reported to tbe state fish and game commissioner. Price of Meats Is Higher. Bedford, Ind., April B.—Bedford butchers have raised the price on all meats 3 cents a pound. They say they are compelled to pay 4% to 5 cents for beef on hoof and that they mnst raise tbe retail price for their own protection or qnlt businesq. Many people say they will cut out meat baying. Aged Veteran Stricken. Boonville, Ind., April B.—John Marry, seventy years old, a soldier of Hie war of the rebellion, was stricken .with paralysis while taking a walk. He was removed to his home In a critical condition. A month ago he was similarly seized, hot had partly recovered. Bight Rider Outrage la This State. Madison, Ind., April &—Night riders burned Stephen Ryan’s tobacco barn In Switzerland county and left a note threatening to hang him if ho undertook to ratso tohaceo fids soaring g-Mon.