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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12
WILLIAM f.PIEL, SR., DEAD
FOUNDER OF THE GREAT STARCH
WORKS THAT BEAR HIS NAME.
He Came to This Country from Ger
many Many Years AgO-Deaths
of Other Citizens.

William F. Piel, ST., eighty years old,
founder of the starch works that bears his
name, died yesterday morning at o'clock
at his home at 1923 East Washington street.
He had been in i'll health for more than
two years. Last July he suffered a para
lytic stroke. and this was followed by other
complications. His illness compelled him
to retire from active participation in bust
ness affairs in July of last year.
Mr.. Piel was born in Dankarsen, Prussia,
April %. 1923. He remained on his brothers
farm until he was seventeen years old,
when he began to learn the coopers trade.
For a time he worked for SIS year. He
moved to this country in 1916. landing in
Baltimore, Md. He did not remain in the
East very long, but made his way to In
dianapolis. Here he followed the trade of
coopering until 1858, when he opened gen.
eral store.
In 1868 Mr.. Piel, with Others started the
first starch works in this city. The plant
was located on New York street. near
Pogue's run. 1t had a capacity of 200 BUSH
els of corn day. The increasing business
caused the company to move to the south
west part of the city on Morris street, the
site of the present large plant. Under Mr..
Piers careful management the business
rapidly grew, until it is now one of the
largest starch manufacturing plants in the
United States.
Mr.. Piel always took an active part in
the welfare of the city, and though an ac-
tive Democrat he held but one office-that
of alderman, from 1879 to 1880. He was a
member of the Trinity German Lutheran
Church, and for several years served as
one of the trustees. He leaves, besides the
widow, six SURVIVORS, three sons and three
daughters, William +, jr., Henry W.,
Charles f., Mrs. Emily Melcher, Mrs Frank
Sudbrook, of this city, and Mrs. Charles
w. Voth, of Cleveland, o.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12
PANHANDLE COAL COMPANY.
IL Has Capital OF 25O,0OO-Other
New COneerus

The Panhandle Consolidated Coal Com
'pany Incorporated yesterday with $3.50, 900
capital, This company owns and controls
vast coal fields in Sullivan county and will
open and develop number of mines The
principal Offices OF the company will be To-
Gated at Linton, Greene county. Among
the directors are several men who have
been interested in the coal business for a
number OF years and have made fortunes
out OF coal mines. The directors are Dr. j!
Terhune. Henry G.. Duncan, Charles f.
Shively, James NJ. Andrew. Frederick d.
Norton, William III. Martin Ward H. Wat
son. Allen A Swartz. Louis Hartman, Ed
ward c. Eaken and Joseph III. Shea.
Another large concern incorporated was
the Lafayette Box Board Company with a
capital OF SIS. 90. The company will manu-
facture boz boards from straw wood or
pulp The directors are Thomas Bauer,
William A. Russell. Gilbert ID. Jay, Benta-
min /. Harter and Bruce T. Failey
The Rio Tonic Sugar and Cattle Com
pany. with headquarters In Indianapolis,
Incorporated with $4,000. The company
has leased land In Mexico TO raise sugar
cane The directors are: Russell Il. Harri-
son, Indianapolis; Carver w Barber, Red
wing. Mimi. Herbert B. Tanner, Kaukau-
ma, We: Howard T. Eachus. st. Paul,
MINI: Edwin @. Ritchis. Indianapolis;
Charles H. Hartley Kaukauna, Wis, and
Harry c Tanner. Indianapolis.
The Foster Lumber Company, OF Indian
apolis. notified the secretary OF state OF an
increase OF 1000 shares OF preferred stock
at $50 share
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12
COLORED COUPLE ARRESTED.
They Are Charged with Dragging and
RObbing an Ohio Farmer.

After being followed from Columbus, o.,
to this city, Annie Smith and William Bur-
ton, both colored, were arrested last night
by Detectives Kurtz and Lancaster and
John w. Dorgan, the latter member of
the Columbus. o., police force, on the
charge OF robbing a white farmer. The
couple have been here for several weeks
1t is said, coming here after they had
"doped" a farmer in Columbus and robbed
him of S159. The woman had begun to ply
her work in this city and was arrested at
the corner Of Illinois and Georgia streets
1t was said that Burton follows the wom-
an and assists in robbing her victims If
a victim should offer any hesitancy in
showing his money the couple use beer
and whisky into which they throw a
knockout drop" 1t was in this manner
they robbed the man In Columbus
Burton was recognized last night by
George Barlow, former sergeant, as the
man he arrested a few years ago for rob-
bling a groceryman named John Cook at
Blake street and Indiana avenue. Barlow
said that Burton had been mixed up In sew
eral other robberies in this city before he
moved away. Burton, when confronted by
Barlow, admitted that he had been mixed
up in several affairs In this city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12
David II. FuImer.

David p. Fulmer, for thirty-eight years a
resident of this city. died at his home, 81
st. Paul street, yesterday morning after an
failing health for several years, suffering
with complication of troubles. Mr.. Full
mer was born in Steubenville, o., in 1s4S.
and for several years was resident of
Dayton, o., where he leaves two brothers.
John and William +. Fulmer, and a num-
Der of relatives and friends. He leaves a
widow and three children-Mrs. w. Il. Far
mer-and a brother and two sisters, l.. A.
Fulmer, Mrs. Mary A. Killer and Mrs. III. 8.
Gould. of this city. He also leaves a
brother, Charles III. Fulmer, Of Grand
Junction, Col, and twin sister, Mrs. w
c. West, of Farmland. Ind.
The interment will take place at Crown
Hill Cemetery. The funeral arrangements
have not yet been made.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12
IN LINCOLN'S MEMORY.
Meeting Arranged by COlOred Citi.
gems Mt Allen Chapel.

Colored citizens of this city showed their
appreciation of Abraham Lincoln last night
at meeting in Allen Chapel in memory
of the birth of the first of the martyred
Presidents. The church was filed and the
audience was exceedingly enthusiastic
Gurley Brewer presided temporarily, and
then Charles Brown took the chair. A
number of prominent citizens of the city
were at the meeting, and the audience
was composed of the most prosperous col
ored men of Indianapolis. On the plat
form were Secretary of State Daniel E.
Storms. Representative Kirkpatrick, Will
liam Whitaker, secretary of the Republican
State committee, Mayor Bookwalter,
George Knox, Gurley Brewer, and others
Mr.. Brewer, who was instrumental in
bringing the meeting about, received a let
ter from Governor Durbin explaining his
absence from the gathering and express
ing regret at not being able to attend.
The first talk of the evening was made
by Bishop Abraham Grant, who spoke
of the gratitude of the negro for what the
white man has done for him. George Stew
art followed with a brief paper on 1.-THE
First Voter" Mayor Bookwaiter spoke of
Lincolns work for the colored race When
he mentioned the opportunities before the
negro of to-day he was loudly applauded.
d
after which Daniel E. Storms spoke on
Indiana. He gave reasons for being
proud of the State and of its great de-
velopments. Mr.. Storms called particular
attention to the number of ilustrious men
Indiana had produced. In closing the
speaker gave the colored man some advice
In regard to his chance of lettering him
self and the community. He said the
negro would never prosper II he frequented
saloons and shot craps" which brought
forth chorus of amens and applause.
Gurley Brewer next made one of the best
speeches of the evening on 'The Party
that Builds" He told of the rapid growth
of the United States, and declared that IL
was due to the Republican party. DR.. c. r.
Atkins, of Anderson, read paper on The
True Patriot" who. he said, must be a
man of Industrious, reliable and sober
habits
Others who spoke were Wesley Bridges or
Our National Emblem" William Lewis
on What the Monument Teaches" George
Knox on THE Black Soldier and ]. II
Lott on abraham Lincoln" A banquet
followed the addresses
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12
NEW SWINDLING SCHEME.
BENJAMIN ID. Walcott the Victim of
Peculiar Game.

What is thought to be new swindling
game has come TO light through the opera
tions of two fairly well-dressed men in this
city.
The first case reported was that of Ben
jamin ID. Walcott president of the In
dianapolis Terra Gotta works, to whom the
swindlers sent a letter. 1t was written on
the stationery of the Central Hotel on
South Illinois street, and told a story OF two
employees OF the New Amsterdam Hotel, in
New York city, who were on their way
home from Hot Springs. Ark, and had
reached indianapolis when their funds ran
out. The writers asked for small loan
until they could return TO New York when
they would send IL back by the next mail.
They said they had waited on Mr.. Walcott
and other members OF his family in times
past when he stopped at the New Amster-
dam Hotel. The young men appeared at
Mr.. Walcott's front door the other day
and handed the letter to a servant He
gave his servant one dollar to give TO his
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12
Three Men Have a Fall.

Three carpenters working near the top
OF frame house being erected by Harry B.
Gates at Fourteenth and New Jersey streets
were thrown violently to the ground yes
terday morning by the scaffold on which
they were standing breaking loose from its
supports. The only man injured was Alon-
20 Lefeber. living at 440 North Rural street.
He suffered fracture of both legs. George
Tobin, of 800 South West street, and Louis
Gavis, of Chester street, who were with
Lefeber, only suffered slight shock from
their fall.
The men were twenty-five feet from the
ground mailing on boards when the scaffold
fell. Lefeber was taken to his home by DIR.
Moschell, of the City Dispensary. The
other two men went to their homes on
street cars.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12
NEWHOUSE MET A TARTAR.
Bette Ousley, CoIored, Had the
Strength of a Center Rush.

John Newhouse, a. deputy constable met
a tartar yesterday afternoon when he en-
countered Bette Ousley, colored, on whom
he attempted to serve a writ of replevin.
The Ousley woman lives at HOS East Sew
enteenth street, and when Newhouse went
there yesterday afternoon to take away
some furniture the woman met Newhouse
in manner that told too plainly that tact
was necessary. Newhouse was armed with
papers from Justices office. and thought
nothing else was necessary. When he en-
tered the woman's yard he said in a per-
emptory tone that the furniture he wanted
must be given him. The woman had not
been educated in law and defied Newhouse
When he tried to force an entrance into
the house he was tackled by the woman
who appeared TO have the strength of a
giant. She handled Newhouse in no gentle
manner, and after he had been told that he
could not take the goods he decided to send
for help. Bicycle Policemen Hull and Grif-
fin responded. and their blue coats and
large shields had an effect on the woman
The policemen told the woman that New
house was an officer and had a right to
take possession OF the goods, and she ac-
coded.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12
Mrs. j. F. McClain.

Mrs. ]. F. McClain, mother of Mrs. G. c.
Edwards, died yesterday afternoon at the
home of her daughter, 1872 Prospect street.
She was the widow of the late Rev. ]. F.
McClain, who was for many years a men,
Der of the Southeast Indiana Conference
of the Methodist Church. The interment
will be at Franklin, Ind, tomorrow after
noon. There will be brief service in this
city tomorrow morning, to which friends
are invited.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12

callers and kept the letter. Later he de-.
cided Ii was a swinGling game Mr. Wal
colt one day last summer stopped at the
New Amsterdam Hotel with his daughter,
when the latter was route to Europe
That was the only time he had ever been
guest of the house. When in New York
he always stops at the Waldorf.
He thinks the young men make a business
of securing names from hotel registers In
New York and ply profitable trade in Sc
curing money from prominent men in their
travels over the country. Mr.. Walcott
considers Ii somewhat remarkable that the
one day spent by him at the New Amster-
dam Hotel should bear such fruit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12
A New Company.

March l the undersigned will occupy the
building located at IS South Meridian street
with a complete stock of Shafting. Hang
ers, Betting. Pulleys. Hose Packing En-
gineers' and Electrical Supplies.
We have secured the services OF compe-
tent steam and electrical engineers and
will represent, in Indiana. a complete line
OF Steam, Electrical and Heating equip
ment
Estimates on Installed Plants promptly
furnished. Correspondence solicited Both
telephones, No sol.
w. III. SMITH COMPANY.
ARTHUR I. SMITH, Manager.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12
Funeral OF Sang FonR.

The body of Sang Fong, a Chinese who
died Sunday in Terre Haute, was brought
here yesterday afternoon and taken to
Kregelo's undertaking rooms. Sang had a
brother living In San Francisco who has
started for this city to attend the funeral
which will take place next Sunday after
noon Burial will be at Crown Hill.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12
AFTER COAL STATISTICS.


]. L. Peetz, of Upton, and Harry H.
Slough. of Indianapolis. of the United
States geological department, called on
State Geologist Blatchley yesterday to Sc
cure information regarding coal mines in
Indiana. They will go into the coal fields
and gather statistics of the mines and prop
critics of the various companies operating
in Indiana. The information is for the
United States geological department. They
have completed their Investigations of the
electrical companies of the State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12
william Harold Smith

Word has been received here of the death
of William Harold Smith, a brother of
Charles Finley Smith and John E. Smith,
who died Tuesday in Denver, Col. Mr..
Smiths body will be taken to his former
home in Kentucky for burial.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12
'FLORIDA LIMITED,"
Via
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Again Resumed on
January 9Th, 1908.

Entirely new equipment, with better
schedule. Solid yestibuled train leaving
Louisville, KY, at p. m. daily with sleep
ing cars, observation cars and dining cars,
running through to Tampa. Jacksonville
and St. Augustine. Every car in this train
is of modern make and has every con-
venience and comfort of any flrst-class no.
tel. Meals will be served en- route on la
carte plan. Nothing has been left undone
to make a trip on the FLORIDA Limited
the most pleasant and enjoyable trip ever
taken.
etc., address or call upon.
j. H. MILLIKEN,
Div. Pass. Agt. l.. & N. r. R.,
c. L. STONE. Louisville, KY.
Gen. Pass. 'Agt L. & N. r. R.,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12

Mrs. Austin's Pancake flour enjoys the largest
sale Of any similar article. Ask your grocer to-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12

All leading hotels. restaurants and dining cars
serve Mrs. Austin's Pancakes. Much better than
9TH
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12
DETECTIVES ATTACKED.

Mr.. Hugg attacked the detectives, the
newspaper men and the sheriff and depu-
ties for their considerable treatment OF Can
trell while he was in Jail. He described
how Cantrell had been supplied with liquor,
with money and shown favors since his ar
rest. despite the unenviable reputation he
had made for himself by his stories of his
own depravity. Hugg said the sheriff per-
mitted Cantrell at the Thanksgiving dinner
of the jail prisoners to say a prayer and
blessing over the meal He asked the
jury what it thought of a man OF so low
and degraded a mind that he could say a
prayer TO his God after being guilty OF SUCH
heinouS crimes despoiling graves.
Before Mr.. Hugg had concluded ne apoi-
ogized TO the jury for the condition or MS
voice, which he declared to be bad. Mr..
Hugg seemed to be the only person in the
courtroom who had noticed ii, as his fell
iow-attorneys and men who listened 10
him said they had never known man 10
go on with such an argument for so long
time without breaking down. When he
concluded Mr.. Hugg said he could have ar
gued with the jury on new matters for
much longer time, but that he felt that his
discussion OF the evidence would insure for
his client speedy acquittal.
This morning Henry NJ. Span, attorney
for Alexander. will make the closing speech
for the defense. By noon he will have fin
ished and during the afternoon William L.
Brown will close the case for the State
Judge Bailey will follow Mr.. Brown with
his instructions. The instructions will be
long and specific. The question of guilty
knowledge" will be carefully explained by
Judge Bailey, will also the reasonable
doubt suggested to the jury by Prosecutor
Ruckelshaus.
The case will probably go to the jury at
$50 o'clock this evening, and IL is thought
likely that an agreement will either be
reached soon thereafter or the jury will
disagree.
The Chicago American yesterday pub
lishe6 the statement that il had been I'M
able to substantiate the statement made
to il by Rufus Cantrell that hundreds of
graves had been robbed in Chicago by him.
This is the first retraction made by this
paper of the yellow" stories sent to 1t
from India ma polls.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12
FLORIDA AND NEW ORLEANS

FLORIDA AND NEW ORLEANS
Via
Queen & Crescent Route
c., III. & ID. Ry.,
Big Four Route.
Pennsyfvania Lines.
Through service to st. Augustine via Gin
cinnati and Louisville, in connection with
the famous Chicago Special and Florida
Limited. Double daily service, Cincinnati
to New Orleans.
Ask above lines for information or write
w. c. RINEARSON, G. p. A, Cincinnati,
o., for Booklet on Florida.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12

Columbian Relief Fund. Stevenson Bldg, In
dianapolis Sick and Accident Ins. Agents wanted
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12

cipher. because you began with cipher"
He called the ghouls "a sweet-scented
gang" and speaking of Cantrell he said:
How quick. how flip. how ready ne would
dodge the questions addressed him In
cross-examination on the fine points of
language" He said that Isom Donneil
had so little affection in his dirty heart
that he didn't go TO the funeral of his
wife nor of his mother-this beast whom
the State accuses DIR. Alexander OF Sc
ducing and teaching to become grave
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12

HARNESS., Robes, Blankets, Storm Govern
Prices right. HARRINGTON. 139 E. Market.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12

Cheap Excursion Rates

To points in South, Southeast and South
west, Feb. IL, March 8 and IL, and April
Z and q. Both one way and rond trip
Cheap rates to the West daily, Feb. Is to
April 80. See agents or address
r. p. ALGEO, d. p. A.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12
REWARD.

If the colored man who seen by two men
to pick up on Illinois ST., between Georgia and
Washington SITS, brown alligator valise, which
dropped out of a carriage at p. m. Tuesday,
will return ii to 1006 North Meridian he will re-
ceive large cash reward and questions
as
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-12

WARM STABLE BLANKETS, 81 and vi
Techentin Freiberg, lS6 E. Washington st.
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Feed your horse JANEs's Dustless Oats

Capital Raxor and Supplies.
J. e. IODINE & CO.. 81 E. Ohio st.
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e.. III. & ID. RY.
922.Z5-New Orleans and Return
Mardi Gras Festival.

Tickets sold Feb. II to %; final return
limit March IA. See agents for particulars
or address r. p. ALGEO, D. p A.
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xsw pianos at slss and up a, wulchnerA
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-18
Ana They Did.

The prisoner told a remarkably straight
story.
All who heard him were impressed.
Many were the comments made about the
courtroom, such as:
'MethinRs there is something in that
story"
HE sounded very much as If he were tell
ing the truth"
All agreed that his words carried oonvic-
tion with them.
And so Il proved.
For the jury, without leaving the box,
rendered a verdict OF guilty. ."-Baltimors
American.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-18

PROPOSALS FOR CAVALRY HORSES
-Offlce G. Q. M, ST. Paul Mimi MAY 4
1eOS.--Sealed proposals, In triplicate will he
received at this office until II o'clock a. M
ing and delivery at Fort Yates, n. D.. 10
cavalry horses. Bids for less than the en-
tire number required and for delivery at
points other than Fort Yates Will be en-
tertained. Delivery 70 commence within 4
weeks after notice of award, and be com
pleted within so days thereafter Roans,
light and dark sorrels desired. Fun infor.
nation may be had at this Office. United
ststes at reserves the Tignt 10 accent or re,
thereof,-GEO. f. POND. c. q. NJ.
-Mldit&i8-1sAf
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-18
Trnn.nacihe MniI..


HAWAII, via san Francisco. close ,Is,E here
inclusive, i for despatch per s. s. Alameda.
china AND JAPAN, via Vancouver aud
HiG1ora y m np 70 o May SS S sGf aousSe for @ Ss
patch per s. $; Empress Of India. Mer.
shanshs sRsngiSs tSr Cannot be f6rSarded yia CAM NJ
CHINA Hin AND JAPAN. via Tacoma. close
SiS inclusive, for despatch per s, S. Tacoma
HAWAII, JAPAN, CHINA, and PHILIP
PINE ISLANDS via San Francisco close
inclusive, for despatch per 2. 5. Siberia.
ApsTRIAALIA teSSGsegSt WsefspS fl.SndS Ell Is Is
VANCOUVER % and Victoria, B. g.. close here
daily at $3.50 p. m. after May seth and UP
to May s23d. inclusive, for despatch per
cH1NA Il Il Hd ANb JAPAN. via Seattle. close
here daily at $50 p. m. up 10 May s24th,
inclusive, for despatch per s. s. Kaga
PHffIIPPINB Hi ISLANDS. via San Fran
cisco. close here daily at $3.50 p. m. up 70
May s27th, inclusive, for despatch per U,
H4wAfH, AsfnHSPSHHHiI CHINA. JAPAN AND PHILIP.
PINE ISLANDS, via San Francisco, close
here daily at $50 p, m. up 20 May seth.
TAHITI and MARQUEsAs ISLANDS Via
San Francisco, close here daily at $3.50
D. m. up 10 May SSOth, inclusive, for des-
patch per 3. 8, hMariPq4ss.al:ar ~. ,--..
NNW NWss) zhNAEMAc hNEM cALEbofNfAi F1Jf ie@fssRR. sR,
MoA and HAWAII, via San Francisco.
close here ea,ly at s:29 s9o 2; m after May
despatch per q. 5. Ventura. Of the
Cunard steamer carrying the British mail
Tor New Zealand does not arrive in time
to connect with this despatch, extra malls
Closing at $3.50 a. M, $3.50 a. m and $50
D. m; Sunday at $3.50 a. M, a. m. and
$50 o. m.-Will be made up and forwarded
until the arrival of the Cunard steamer
Note-Unless otherwise. addressed. West
Australia Is forwarded via Europe; and
| New Zealand and Philippines via San Fran
cisco-the quickest routes. Philippines
| specially addressed via Canada" or "vis
| Europe" must be fully prepaid at the for.
eign rates. Hawaii Is forwarded via sar
| Francisco exclusively.
Transpacihc mails are forwarded 10 port
/ OF sailing daily and the schedule OF closins
| 10 arranged on the presumption OF theft
uninterrupted overland transit. sRegisteret
mail closes az $500 p, m previous day.
| CORNELIUS VAN COTr, Postmaster.
Postofaee. New York, n. T., May Is. 1903