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The Indianapolis journal., 1904-02-14
EDWIN THAYER'S HEIRS
RECEIVE INSURANCE
Companies Compromise by Paying
SO Cents on the Dollar on
Policies. -
/ SUICIDE WAS EXPECTED

BOSTON, Feb. 13.-A settlement by COM
promise of the case of the estate of Edwin
NJ. Thayer and insurance companies which
withheld the payment OF policies on Mr..
Thayer's life. announced to-day. ends one OF
the most important life insurance contests
in this State in years. The settlement was
made on the basis of % cents on the dollar
Thayer died last May suddenly while under
arrest on a charge OF forgery.
The medical examiner attributed death
to Bright's disease, but in view of the ar
rest, as well as because OF the fact that
the man carried life insurance amounting
TO more than half million dollars, suicide
was suspected. A number OF the companies
in which Thayer had insurance contested
payment, although companies carrying
S27S,5O0 met the claims without protest The
companies which withheld payment started
an investigation. The body was exhumed.
with the result that positive evidence
of suicide was found. The estate then
brought suit against the nearest and most
representative contestant company. and the
action has been pending for some time.
The amount involved at the compromise
rate is Sl63. 500
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-02-14
EVANSVILLE ONCE MORE
WITHOUT ENOUGH WATER
Temporary Plants Closed for Re-
pairs and Damaged Works
Unable to Supply Needs.
SANITARY SITUATION BAD

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EVANSVILLE, Ind, Feb. 13.-Evansville
just now is facing most serious situation.
The water supply has almost given out and
there is great concern on the part Of the
people as to what the outcome will be. Dur
ing the past week some of the public schools
had to close because of bad sanitary condi-
tions, the result of inadequate water sup
ply; some factories have closed and the
proprietors of others have kept their ma
chinery going by hauling water TO supply
boilers. The hotels are in bad condition
and the railroad companies have delayed
trains because of loss of time in supplying
engines with water The Evansville &
Terre Haute company has erected pump
ing station at its crossing over Pigeon
creek ard another in its yards, the latter
being connected with local water mains, in
the hope of being able to get enough water
to wash boilers. Merchants are hiring ex-
ira men to patrol the business section at
night to watch for fires. Should fire of
more than ordinary size break out the fire
department would be almost helpless.
Since yesterday the auxiliary pumping
stations have been closed because of needed
repairs and the works proper cannot
furnish enough water to send il to the sec
ond stories of buildings. The authorities
are expecting the Cincinnati pump boat
here early next week and when it comes all
danger will be eliminated, that boat has
a capacity sufficient TO meet all the de-
mands of this city.
temporary intake pipe at the new
works is now being constructed to take
the place Of one of the broken intake pipes
that has led TO all the trouble.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-02-14
CUT IN THE PRICE OF
CRUDE OIL OF INDIANA
Five Cents Topped Off the Figures,
Notwithstand Excess of Ship
mentS Over Runs.
ALL OILS ARE AFFECTED

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MONTPELIER, Ind. Feb. 13.-With the
shipments of oil exceeding the runs by 14,SSS
barrels daily average for this month in the
Ohio and Indiana fields, the market yester-
day received a scent cut. The Eastern
market was also cut cents but the runs in
that part of the country are only little
over 1000 barrels less than the shipments.
The cut to-day makes Indiana oil quoted
at s1.26, instead of $1.31, which has been the
price paid since Dec 20 OF last year. a year
ago in February the price paid for Indiana
oil was S1.06 and in the year 1902 the Feb
ruary price was but so cents barrel. In
two years previous the price of oil increased
after February and in each year the mar
ket was not as low in the second month
of the year. Taking this as a basis. it
seems likely the market would not go much
lower, but early in the spring probably will
advance again. Oil men throughout this
field think the Indiana market will never
go as low as it was year ago this month
The situation in the far East probably will
have some effect, as Russia is a great OIL
producing country and the war will hurt
that field to some extent.
The slump brought TiOna, the highest
grade oil, down to $l95. new West Vir-
ginia oil, Cabell, has been added to the list
and ia quoted al $155. This oil is produced
in Cabell county. Current quotations follow
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-02-14
SHOT HIMSELF TWICE
WITH A SMALL PISTOL
Frank W. Royse, of Lafayette, a
Probable Victim of His Own
Attempt to Die.
THE CAUSE NOT KNOWN

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LAFAYETTE, Ind, Feb. 15.-Frank W.
Royse. expert accountant and member of
a local wholesale notion firm, attempted
suicide at o'clock thi. afternoon in the
basement of the compdny's warehouse at
Fourth and Ninth streets Royse shot him
self twice in the mouth with a small re-
vOIver and that the wounds VIII prove fatal
is the verdict OF the doctors.
This morning Mr.. Roysc, who travels for
his firm, the Lafayette Notion Company,
went TO West Point 10 sell some goods TO
q customer there. He returned this after
noon on the Wabash Railway and nothing
strange was noted in his actions when he
came into his Office. He had not been there
long. however, when ONCE boy heard
shot in the basement. 1t was followed by
another and the youth ran TO investigate.
lie found Mr. Royse stretched unconsciou.
on tho floor with a stream of blood gushing
from his mouth. The bullets had lodged in
the back of his neck. No cause for the act
Is known.
Chances for his recovery are said by the
offending physicians TO be remote. Mrs.
RCy-e is society leader and a member of
one Of the most prominent families of
Lafayette. Their daughteT Helen is at
present in Ia Sale Seminary, at Boston,
select school for girls.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-02-14
AGED COUPLE CELEBRATE
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
For II Years Mr.. and Mrs. John
Roberts Have Journeyed Along
Life's Road Together.
PARENTS OF BIG FAMILY
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HAGERSTOWN, Ind, Feb. 13.-The sew
enty-first anniversary of the marriage of
Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts was celebrated
to-day at the home of the aged couple, three
miles west of Centerville. The marriage,
in 1888, was a notable occasion and pioneer
bellies and beaus came on horseback from
miles around to witness the ceremony and
take part in the festivities. After living a
few years in the neighborhood the young
married couple loaded their effects into a
prairie schooner and set out for Iowa. After
a few months they returned to Wabash
county, Indiana, where Mr.. Roberts en-
gagged in general merchandising, finding
many of his customers among the Indians
of the reserve, near Peru. After accumu-
lating a competence they returned to the
scenes of their early life just before the
breaking out of the civil war
John Roberts was born near Richmond,
in Wayne county, ninety-four years ago
He is the oldest native born resident of
Wayne county now living. Mrs. Roberts
who was Martha Sullivan, was born in 1916,
at Dobson's Cross Roads, North Carolina
Her parents removed to Wayne county
Indiana, while she was yet child, to es-
cape the influence of slavery.
Thirteen children were born to Mr. and
Mrs. Roberts, all of whom lived to reach
their majority. Eight are yet living. They
Mrs. Sallie Anderson, of Greenfield,
widow of a prominent Methodist minister
William Anderson, who died a few years
ago at Greenfield; Mrs. Ellen Fox, of
Hagerstown; Mrs. Martha Jones, of Cen
terville; Mrs. DR.. Neff, of Greensboro; Dan
iel G.. and A. NJ. Roberts, of Centerville;
Elijah p Roberts. of Monticello, and Rob-
ert Roberts, of Knox, Ind
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Bright Ne7vS of Indana from Journal Correspondents
HAMILTON REPUBLICANS
MEET At NOBLESVILLE
Much Enthusiasm Manifested
Fairbanks for Vice President,
Beveridge for Senator.
SYMPATHY FOR HANNA

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NOBLESVILLE, Ind. Feb. 13.-This has
been a day OF conventions in Noblesville.
This morning the Noblesville township con-
vention was held 10 elect delegates to the
various conventions and this afternoon the
county. mass convention was held in the
courthouse. Following are the state dele
gates elected in this township to-day: Frank
Wheeler, Cassius Dubois. George Caylor, F..
a. Tucker. a. a Phillips and l. S. Bald
win.
AS this was the roundup of the cam
Paign before the primary next Tuesday to
nominate a county ticket, large number Of
Republicans were present from all parts Of
the county.
Resolutions were adopted at the county
convention strongly indorsing the national,
state and county administration of affairs;
favOring the nomination of Senator Fair
banks for Vice President and the reelection
of Senator Beveridge; declaring against
amending the Nicholson temperance law
and any Sunday baseball legislation; favor
ing the repeal of the law providing for the
voting OF subsidies TO railroads in Indiana.
A special resolution was passed by a ris-
ing vote expressing the sorrow of the Re
publicans of this county over the sickness
of Senator Hanna Much enthusiasm pre-
vailed and the utmost Of harmony
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-02-14
MURDERER TERRELL IS
BELIEVED TO Be INSANE
Physicians Who Have Seen Melvin
Wolfe's Slayer Say He Is Fit
for Asylum Inmate
INQUEST WILL BE HELD
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BLUFFTON, Ind, Feb. 13.-Physictans
who have seen John w. Terrell, the con-
victed murderer of his son-in-law, Melvin
Wolfe, say he undoubtedly is insane, but
no action will be taken in his case until
Judge Smith arrives from Portland next
week to rule on the motion for a new
trial. 1t is thought instead of ruling on the
motion or sentencing Terrell, he probably
will call for an inquest TO determine
whether Terrell is insane. If found to be
insane he will be sent TO an asylum. II he
should recover he would then be returned
and proceedings taken up just where the
insanity proceedings intervened. Governor
Durbin called Sheriff Johnson by telephone
10 inquire about Terrell. He said that if
Terrell was insane he could not be sent to
prison, but he gave no instructions either
to the sheriff or Judge Smith. Terrell PAGES
his cell continually and has slept scarcely
any and has eaten nothing for a week. He
talks to himself continually, but unintelligi-
bly, of stocks and bonds.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-02-14
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How Useful IL Is in
Preserving Health and Beauty.

Nearly everybody knows that charcoal is
the safest and most efficient disinfectant
and puriher in nature. but few realize its
value when taken into the human system
foS the same cleansing purpose
Charcoal IS remedy that the more you
take of IL the better; II is not drug at
all. but simply ab>orbs tho gases and i'm
pUrities always present in the stomach and
intsstines. and carries them out of the sys-
tea
Charcoal swestens the breath after
smoking. drinking or after eating onions
and other Odor0us vegetables.
Charcoal erectualiy clears and improves
the complexion. IL whitenS the teeth, and
further scts as natural and eminently
safe cathnrtic.
II ab-orbs the Injurious gases which COL
Iect in the stomach and bowels: In disin-
fects the mouth ana throat from the poison
All druggists sell charcoal in one form or
another. but probably the beet charcoal and
siIe most for she money is in Stusrt's Alb
the finest powdered willow charcoal and
other harmless. antiseptics in tablet form.
or rather I'm the form OF large, pleasant
tasting losengss. the charcoal being mixed
with horry.
The daily use OF. these lozerges will soon
tell in much improved condition OF the
general health. better complexion, sweeter
breath and pursr blood and the beauty of
their continued use. bur, on the contrary.
great bensft
A sur.io physician. in speaking of the
stgsrts Absorbent Lossrgsr 70 all patients
surerins from gas In storrsch and bowels
snd 20 clesr the complication and purify the
In. liver Is greatly bcnsf;.d by the daily
use Of th-r1 thsy eos, but twenty-fve
cents box at dug stores, and althouSh
N some sense patent preparation yet |
stusrt. Ab-ors.ut fszengss yhsn in any
OF the ordinary charcoal ta6es."
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-02-14
JUDGE zENOR DEFEATED
IN ORANGE AND DUBOIS
He Loses Two Counties to w. E.
Cox, but Carries Washing
ton and Harrison Handily.
-...la, - .A0 1ndiananolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Feb. 13,-ln the prl-
mary election for Democratic candidate
for Congress in the Third district, to-day,
in Dubois county William Z. Cox. of Jas
per. won over Congressman w. T. Zenor
by $50 majority.
In Orange county Cox carried eight of the
ten townships.
SALEM, Ind, Feb. 13-In the Democratic
primaries, Judge Zenor, for Congress, re-
ceived nearly 1000 more votes than w. r..
Cost in Washington county. Frank Welan
received a majority over T. b. RAIDER Tor
Joint senator, and Zack Scifres was chosen
for joint representative,
CORYDON Ind. Feb. 1S.-At the DEM
ocratic primary in Harrison county to-day
Congressman Zenor defeated Cox by a
majority of about three TO one. Twelve
of the eighteen precincts gave Zenor 9i3,
Cox sol. Zenor's majority will be between
900 and 1000
Baelz was nominated for treasurer; Nc
Crae for clerk and Connolly for representa-
tive. The others are in doubt.
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other state Neurology.

SPICEI4AHD, Ind. Feb. 13.-William Ed
gprton died last night Of kidney trouble He
was born IN Ohio in 1927 and had lived in
this township since 1897. M ch of his life
was devoted 10 moral reforms. Previous
10 the civil he was n strong anti-slav-
cry man. and for many years he was a
strong advocate OF temperance and lead
ing ProhibitiopiSt. being at one time the
prohibition candidate for Congress in this
district. He was a lifetime member OF the
FRIENDS Church and a frequent delegate to
the highest tribunals OF the church. a
widow survives.
TERRE HAUTE. Ind, Feb. 15.-Captain
William Taylor founder OF the town of
yaylorviue. on the west side of the Wa
bash river is dead at the ago Of sixty-six
government FOR nine boats taken during the
civil war in the Mississippi river. He was
the phot for Admiral Farruguts chip when
it went up 20 Vicksburg after the battle
In Mobile bay.
BROWESTOWN, Ind. Feb. 1S.-Mss
Bettie Findley died this morning aged
sixty-nine. For years she made her home
with her sister-in-law Mrs. William Find
ley. She was worth about s.5 0O0 which
will go 10 her bother and sister and two of
n brothers heirs.
RICHMOND, Ind. Feb. 1s-Abram
Reynolds died this morning at his home
north Of Centerville. He was born in New
Jersey In 1894 and came 10 Wayne county
in 1887. Two son. survive They are NJ
J. and Wallace e. Reynolds.
DuKKIRK, Ind, Feb. 15-william Hart
ford. usll-knovn citizen OF this place, Is
dead. after a sickness lasting over two
years.
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Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
LOGANSPORT. Ind. Feb. 1S.-The Wa
bash Railroad has just closed options on a
half dozen valuable properties lying in the
block between Ninth and Berkley streets
and Erie avenue and Duret street adjoining
the passenger depot property and has an
nounced the intention or expending 100000
here in the erection of new passenger sta
ton and a freight depot. with other i'm
provements in the vicinity OF the station.
This work is all to be done before the
traffic for the ST Louis exposition opens
and bids for the construction of the build
ings viii De received in few days.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-02-14
TWO. CANDIDATES FOR
MAYOR OF LAFAYETTE

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Feb. 13.-Two of the
most prominent men in Lafayette to-day
practically announced their candidacy for
the mayoralty, William w. Alder on the
Republican ticket. and Dan w Simms on
the Democratic ticket. Mr.. Simms has been
mentioned a candidate for the Demo-
cratic gubernatorial nomination but he said
to-day that he could not afford TO make the
race and would not consent TO the use of
his name. Although he has not made a
formal announcement Of his candidacy for
mayor his friends say he will do so to-
morrow or Monday. Mr. Alder to-day made
formal announcement of his candidacy.
He Is at present councilman and the lead
ing spirit in the Commercial Club, which
has brought many factories to Lafayette
and is still conducting an industrial BOOM
He is a prosperous grain merchant.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-02-14
NO BIDS FOR WABASH
BRIDGE AND IRON PLANT
Receivers Sale at Wabash Could
Not Take Place, for There
Was No One to Buy.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.


WABASH, Ind, Feb. 13.-The advertised
sale of the Wabash Bridge and Iron Works,
whose failure in August Occasioned a COM
mercial sensation throughout the country,
did not take place to-day as advertised. A
number of creditors and legal representa-
tives of outside creditors were here, but
the only man disposed TO make bid was
Philip Matter of the Marion Bank, which
holds claims amounting TO $4,000 against
the bridge company and the Wabash Stock
Farm Company, and who declared he was
not at this time, prepared TO say what he
would offer.
Trustee Wilkinson said he was looking for
a bid by telephone. but none came in. He
is anxious TO sell the real estate and ma
chinery together. and will separate them
only in the event he cannot get a combined
bid The outlook for the creditors getting
anything out OF the wreck is distinctly dis
COuraging.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-02-14
PRECINCT MEETINGS
IN HOWARD COUNTY

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KOKOMO, Ind Feb. 1S.-At the precinct
conventions of Howard county Republicans
to-day delegates were chosen to the various
conventions. There were very few con-
tests All of the nineteen delegates to the
State convention favor the candidacy of
j. Frank Hanly for Governor and he will
receive the solid vote of the county at the
convention. The congressional delegation
of thirty-eight is favorable to the renomina-
at the Ninth district convention. The early
boom of Judge Mount. of Upton, who an
nounced his candidacy in opposition TO
Landis, was not manifest in the balloting
to-day. 1t is said that Mount the only
candidate against Lands and his with
drawal leaves the Delphi man clear field
and an assured nomination.
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GRAND JURY WILL MEET
At BEDFORD TOMORROW
Detectives Will then Submit All
Evidence Bearing on the
Murder Mystery.
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS

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BEDFORD, Ind, Feb. 13.-Aside from a
continuous conference between Detective
Reed and President Lowe, of the School
Board, there has Jeen no new developments
in the Schafer case to-day. At o'clock to-
night Detective Reed announced he had no
statement to make that would be of public
interest. The grand jury meets on Monday
and il is expected the Pinkertons will submit
to that body all the evidence in their pos
session against Mcdonald 1t is understood
the Pinkertons to-day submitted all the evil
dence in their possession to Prosecutor Mil
Ter.
The court of inquiry was not reconvened
to-day and the stranger whose mysterious
actions have attracted public attention was
not examined. He made two visits to the
scene of the crime this afternoon and the
incoherent talk indulged in following these
visits to the fatal alley has excited consid-
cradle comment.
Donald is guilty of the murder.
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star Plant Sold.
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Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH Ind. Feb. 13.-The plant of the
Star Manufacturing Company, this city,
which went into the hands of a receiver
last summer. was sold to-day to John Bar
Gus * Co. of Rensselaer,. Ind. who are now
engaged I'm the manufacturing business in
that town. IL IL the purpose OF the pur-
chasers 10 remove their establishment 10
Wabash, enlarge IL, and push the patented
article they have the market. and in
making which they have been very success
full Fifty men will be employed in the
plant here. The building and machinery
brought s.. 100. there being one other bid Of
81 coo Receiver Walter s. Bent said this
afternoon that the debts OF the company
were Si4500 and that probably 50 cents on
the dollar would be realized after paying
all expenses OF the receiyership.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-02-14
HUSSEY COMPANY'S
WORKS DISPOSED OF
Purchased by Cobe & McKinnon
of Chicago, Who Will Occupy
Plant with Factory.
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KNIGHTSTOwN, Ind. Feb 1S-The
real estate, buildings and plant of the Hus-
sey Mower and Implement Company, of this
city, were sold by William Z. Jeffreys, of
New Castle, trustee in bankruptcy, to-day
for $1,000
Some time ago the Merchants and Man
ufacturers' Association here put up three
large factory buildings, costing $1,000, for
the Husey Company and entered into a con-
tract with them to give them deed as soon
as they should have paid out $4,000 in
wages. The company went into the hands
of a receiver, but was entitled to an equity
in the property. 1t was then sold to sat
isfy the creditors.
The purchasers were Cobe * McKinnon
of Chicago. who will occupy the buildings
with a factory.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
NEW ALBANY, Ind, Feb. 13.-The Rev.
H. Clay Lee, of this city, who during
the civil war was a major in the Confed-
crate army, bears the distinction of being
the last survivor of the original staff Off
GERS of General Jacksons 'stonewall brig
ade." Major Lee, who is seventy-five years
old and a regularly ordained Baptist min
lister, enlisted in the Fourteenth Georgia
Infantry as lieutenant. When his regiment
was placed i'm the cavalry service he was
detailed on the staff of General Jackson
with the rank of major. He came to this
county soon after the close of the war
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-02-14
RECEIVER IS APPOINTED
FOR A MATTHEWS BANK
First National, of that Town, Sus-
pends, Presumably on Account
of Too Many Loans.
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

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MARION. Ind. Feb. 13.-Just before the
hour of opening this morning notice was
posted on the door of the First National
Bank of Matthews to the effect that it was
temporarily closed and that all claims
would be paid in full. President John II.
Wood went to Chicago last night to real
ize on securities and the other officers of
the bank would not talk in his absence. and
pending the arrival of the bank examiner
tonight. 1t was said that the bank might
reopen next week.
Very little embarrassment was caused by
the failure, other arrangements having been
made to meet the Saturday payday require
ments of the industries of the town. A dis
patch from Washington announces the ap-
pointment of William d. Frazer as re-
ceiver. The bank organized Oct.
a, 1901, by Mr.. Wood, who came here from
Oberlin. o. For some time prior to that
date he conducted ii a private bank.
ston. of Hartford City. is one of the stock
holders Overloaning is said to be the
cause of the suspension.
Following is a statement of the resources
and liabilities of the bank. shown by
the last report of condition, dated Jan. %,
1904:
Resources-Loans and discounts $50. $685.
overdrafts, S2,S02; United States bonds TO
secure circulation, $4,000; stocks securities
ETC., sl9,5OO; banking house, s., 600; due from
banks and bankers, SIC. .4SO; cash and cash
items, $9.45S; redemption funds with treas
urer United States. s625. Total, s13336S.
Liabilities-Capital stock, SIS coo; surplus
and undivided profits, S4417; circulation
s12, 500; due from banks and bankers, 81, ,564 ;
dividends unpaid, S40 deposits, s76, 7S7; bills
payable, $12,O5S. Total, $133, 1863.