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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-18
Hall. display the revolver at Point
Pleasant"
Asked About Revolver.

Hall. display the revolver at Point
Pleasant"
Asked About Revolver.
"She was not asked that question"
WAS Willie Stevens asked II he nc
companled Mrs. Hall TO the church on
the night OF tho murder"
IT think not"
Owns Mrs. Hall asked II she sua-
pected any one OF the cr1mo7"
mo. Mrs. Hall suspects no one"
"Was Mrs. Hall asked about diary
ten2"
"No."
According TO Mr.. Pfeiffer, Willie
Stevens was asked if, supposing he had
been at tho Hall home on the night of
tho murder. he could have heard any
ono leave tho house. Willie answered,
according to thelpwyer. that ho could
have heard any person leaving the
house II tho door had been slammed.
but not n II Ind been closed softly.
WAS Mrs. Hall asked concerning
her movements on the afternoon pre-
ceding tho murdcr?'
II think not"
DO you know what her movements
were on that afternoon7 We have not
yet been able TO ind out"
IL shall be very glad 10 ind that
out for you"
| Puts on Her Gray Coat.
Mr.. Pfeiffcr said Mrs. Hall told hin
that Mt one point during her hours
questioning the authorities had asked
her to take off her hat and to put OF
the light gray coat which She says sh'
wore when she left the house on tn,
night OF tho murder In search of hei
husband. When she had thus attire,
herself. woman who was "A stranger
to her was ushered into the room.
Tho woman said nothing but sat ri
lently Mt the further end Of tho room
for n considerable time and was thei
ushcred out. This woman, according 4
Mrs. Halls story 20 Mr.. Pfelffer, ha'
the appearance of a working woman
but further than that she was not abl
10 give an accurate description. Sh
was unable TO say whether the womal
might he Hungarian.
WAS Mrs. Hall out near Derussy'
lane on the afternoon of tho murde
or In the vicinity of tho Phillips farm
"She was not"
WAS Mrs. Hall asked concernin
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-18
"Does she believe that these letters
arc genhne7"
"She does not"
Maid Hard nNrtDr Phone


"She does not"
Maid Heard Rector Phone.
Concerning some questions asked an
TO the telephone convcrsation the rec
tor is said to have had just before he
left his home, Mr.. Pfciffer said that
Mrs. Hall had not overheard his re-
plies. but that Louise 0uiee. the r1nld
had heard him say. That's too bad"
Mrs. Hall. he said. had called the po-
leo station after she had become
alarmed Mt tho rectors disappearance
and had asked II there bad been any
accidents. but had not given her name.
WAS Mrs. Hall asked regarding the
sex relations between herself and Mr.
IIall7"
II think not
did she volunteer any such state
ment2"
Absolutely not"
WINS Mrs. Hall asked concerning the
frequency OF Mrs. Clarlse's visits 10 The
Hall homer"
II think not"
was Mrs. Clarke there on the after.
noon OF tho murderY'
Mrs. Clarke Calls Mt Home.
Yes. She came TO take a pictur'
Of girl acquaintance IN her gradua
| tion dress"
Was Mrs. Hall there at that time?
'I don't know"
Mr.. Pfeiffer said that Mrs. Hall wal
| friendly with Mrs. Clarke; that sh'
was also friendly with Mrs. Mills II
the same way that she was on friendl,
terms with other members Of tn
| church. No question was asked Of he
concerning any telephone calls 70 Hen
ry Stevens in La Vallette preceding 0
| following the murder. Tho last tim
that she had seen Henry. he said. wa
/ when she and Mr.. Hall had visite
him on June 25.
did Mrs. Hall know by sight Gilt
Hayes. Ray Schneider, the Langa
woman or Nick and Pearl Bahmer
j Did Willie or Henry Stevens knO'
them?"
II think not"
WAS Henry Stevens asked abou
the carburetor on his automobile, {
the speedometer?"
mo, but he was asked about HI
automobiles. He said he had one ca
and that his wife owned another car
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-18
MRS. HALL IS FACED
BY WOMAN WITNESS
IN MURDER HEARING
Continued from pagc 1.

"Then It must have been hers" re-
piled Charlotte calmly.
Questions were asked Mrs. Hall and
the Stevcnses about tho pistol Hall IL
understood to possess and used for
pasume from time to time. This was n
gun OF .32 caliber. Tho authorities be-
licve for the present at lcast that Hall
was killed with this. weapon at n spot
not far from the place at which tho
bodies were found.
They think. too. that Hall was actu-
ally shot before Mrs. Mills arrived, but
that she came along almost instantly
and made such an outcry that she was
shot TO silence her. though thcro had
been no deliberate intention of killing
her
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
PRESBYTERIANS OF
KENTUCKY TO MEET
HERE OCTOBER, 1928
Annual Meeting of Kentucky Synod
VIII Be Held in Maysville In Octo-
Der, 1923-WhOle State
Represented.

Maysville will entertain the minis
ters and prominent laymen of all of
the Presbyterian churches of the state
of Kentucky at the annual meeting of
the Kentucky Synod in 1923. This an
nouncement was made Sunday by
those who had just returned from the
annual meeting of the Synod held this
year at Harlan, KY, that body accept
ing the invitation extended by the
First Presbyterian church of this city.
This will be the first melting of the
Kentucky Synod held in this city in
thirty years and will bring to our city
some of the most prominent ministers
and laymen in the entire state and giv<
the people of Maysville an opportunity
to hear some of the states best speak
ers.
1t is no little task to entertain the
state meeting Of so great denomina.
tion as the Presbyterian denomination
and the local Presbyterians will begir
at once to lay plans for the proper en-
tertainment of the great body.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
RIPLEY MAN HANGS
himself SUNDAY;
He HAD Been I'LL
Mr.. Walter Gaddis, Well Known Rip
ley Citizen, Found Hanging from
Batter In Coal House SUM-
day at Noon.

Mr.. Walter Gaddis, aged about 60
years, we'll known resident of Ripley.
Ohio, committed suicide Sunday morn
ing by hanging himself by rope to a
rafter in a coal house in the rear Of
his property in that town. Mr.. Gaddis
was found by members of his family at
about noon. He had been absent from
the home for some time when mem
bers of the family became uneasy and
started search about the premises
for him.
Mr.. Gaddis had suffered a stroke of
paralysis some time ago which had
left him in very bad health. He had
been brooding over his physical con-
dition for some time and was not him
self for the past several months al
though there had been no indication
that he had intended self destruction.
The deceased had been retired for
the past several years and was a mem
Der of a very prominent Brown county
family. He is survived by his wife and
three children.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
Death Rate IN
this STATE INCREASES
State Boards Figures Are Higher This
Year by Many Than
Last.

Louisville, KY, Oct. 23. - II deaths
In Kentucky are as numerous during
the second six months of the calendar
year 1922 as they were during the
months from January through June,
the states death rate will be material
ly higher than It was in 1921, J. F.
Blackerby, director Of the State Board
of Health's Bureau of vital statistics,
announced here today.
The death rate for the first six
months OF this calendar year was 11.2,
which is an increase of 10 per cent.
from the 10.1 rate for 1921. This rate
OF increase probably will be maintain
ed throughout the entire year, Mr..
Blackerby said.
Deaths from influenza, he added,
contributed most OF the general in
crease, there being S92 deaths from
this cause, as against III for the same
period in 1921 and 263 for that entire
year.
The increase In the influenza death
rate" Mr.. Blackery added, "is gener-
ally attributed to the fact that the
period OF immunization of those vac
cintated during the epidemic OF 191S
and 1919 has expired"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
FOURTEEN KILLED IN new
YORK TENEMENT fire
Maniac Thought Responsible For Fire
Which Caused Death of
Many.

New York, Oct 23.-Tenements were
guarded tonday against a torch man.
lac" believed responsible for fire
which killed IA persons and injured
many others in an East Side apart
ment house Sunday.
Authorities were certain the fire was
OF incendiary origin. The finding of
the skeleton Of baby carriage on the
first floor. led to this conclusion. 1t
was believed the maniac placed oil
paper in the carriage and then threw
match in 1t.
The maniac is held responsible for
loss of 81 lives in the last month in
similar fires.
A number of children were among
the crippled and dead. One or more
had been dropped from windows by
frantic mothers just as aid was about
to reach them.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
ANOTHER WARNING
AGAINST DIPHTnERIA
HAS Been ISSUED
State Board of Health Says Disease
Exists in Epidemic Form
Over State - Urges
PrecautiOn.

Louisville, KY, Oct. %. - The state
nation calling attention to the prevail
ence of diphtheria in the state and
urging precautions to prevent its
spread. The proclamation, issued from
the office here, follows:
Acting under the responsibility and
authority imposed upon 1t by law, the
state board of health of Kentucky
hereby calls the attention Of the faith
ers and mothers and school authori-
ties in the state to the existence of
diphtheria in epidemic form in many
sections Of the state. Repeated WARM
ings that this would occur have not
been needed. Parents are urged to iso-
late promptly all children with sore
throats until seen by their family ply
sician teachers are resuested to send
home from school all children having
sore throats, with note to the par
ents urging that they he Immediately
seen by their family physician; ply
sicians are requested to have on hand
an adequate supply Of antitoxin and
to administer at least 10000 units in
each case seen as soon as possible.
"Antitoxin may be secured at re-
duced wholesale prices from this
board or from the depots established
in each county In the state. County
boards OF health are requested to ar
range for an adequate supply of anti
toxin for use with the INDECENT at the
expense of each county.
Parents with children are urged tc
confer with their family physicians
and have their children tested, and, Il
necessary, immunized against diph
theiria SO as to avoid this danger
There we're 652 children who died Ii
1921 with this disease. These deaths
were wholly unnecessary and ough
not to have occurred, and would no
II proper attention had been paid t
the cases. The law requires that NJ
child be released from quarantine un
til its throat has been found free from
germs by a recognized laboratory
Most of these deaths were due to VIC
lation of this law and the courts o
the state are requested to enforce it.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
Halloween masks at Bauder's
4. BONAR LAW TO
BE CHOSEN TODAY.

London, Oct 23-Unionists met at
the Cecil Hotel today to elect Andrew
Bonar Law head of the party, rs David
Lloyd George started to move out Of
10 Downing street.
Immediately after Bonar Law is
el ,cted read of the Conservatives -
and his elected is taken for granted
the new premier will call upon King
George.
His majesty will be notified formal
ly by Bonar Law that he is in the posi-
tion to form a government. Bonar Law
then will announce to the king the
names of those he has selected for the
cabinet which is to succeed the coali-
tion government of Lloyd George.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
aged MAN BREAKS JAIL
At FLEMING CAPITAL
Richmond Royse Charged With Felony
In Indictment Escapes From Flem-
ing Jail-Search Made Here.

Local police were asked Saturday
evening by the Fleming county author
tiles to be on the look out for Rich
mond Royse, about SO years of age,
who sawed his way out of the Fleming
county Jail Saturday afternoon and
made his escape, it was thought in this
direction.
Royse was arrested on a charge Of
violating the prohibition law. He had
been previously arrested and convict
ed for the same offense and the indict-
ment returned against him this time
was charging him with a felony as
provided for the second conviction in
the state dry law Of the state.
Particulars of the mans escape we're
not learned here but Fleming county
officials came to Maysville Saturday
night in an effort to locate the man
but they were unsuccessful.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
CARDINALS CHAMPS
BLUEGRASSI LEAGUE
FOR SEASON OF II
MaysyIlle Wins League Pennant for
the 1922 Season by Defeating Gym
thiana Three Straight In Post
Season Series.

Defeating the Cynthiana Club by the
shut-out score of to o Saturday al
ternoon at the Harrison county ath-
letlc field. the Maysville Cardinals
made 1t three straight in the cham
pionship series OF the Bluegrass
League and won the honor OF carrying
the pennant for year.
The Cardinals got away at the open
ing OF the 1922 season with lead ana
maintained It but for few stumbles
throughout the first hal OF the season
showing better genernlship and team
work throughout that first half than
anything the other towns in the cir
cult could muster although they tried
desperately to stop Maysville's onward
march. The winning of the first half
established her claim to the champion
ship but in the last half Of the season,
the Cardinals, although essentially the
same club, showed a weakening which
grew weaker as the season advanced
and the last half was closed with the
Cardinals. once the proud possessors
OF the first position, ANONYMOUSLY
seated in the cellar division.
1t was Cynthiana, which had shown
considerable strength in the first halt
that won the honors in the last hall
and Cynthiana and Maysville opened
fire at each other for the death grapple
for the pennant At no time in this
series did Cynthiana look a winner
and the first three games were lost tc
the Cardinals, thereby re-establishint
their title to the championship.
In an exhibition game Sunday after
noon at Cynthiana the would-be cham
pIons defeated the champs by the clos'
score OF 4 to 3. Local fans who saw
the game report 1t a good one.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
MISS SALLIE I1ERGER
0IES after SHORT ILLNESS
Miss Joerger Stricken Last Thursday
Died Shortly After Noon Monday
Was Lifelong Resident of city.

Miss Sallie Joerger, wealthy resi-
dent, died at her home in West Second
street shortly after noon Monday fol-
lowing an illness of only a few days.
Miss Joerger was stricken at her home
on last Thursday and has steadily
grown worse although every possible
attention was given her.
Miss Joerger was Q lifelong resi-
dent of Maysyille and a woman of
many excellent qualities. She is sur
vived by two sisters, Miss Julia Joer-
ger, with whom she made her home,
and Mrs. sudie c. Shauer, of Pitts
burgh, Pa, both of whom we're with
her when the end came.
l Arrangements for the funeral have
not as yet been made.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
JURORS PROBING DUAL MURDEI

New Brunswick, N. J., Oct. 2S.-ln-
dictments in connection with the mur-
der of Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and
Mrs. Eleanor Mills were expected to-
day as the grand jury met at Somer-
vile.
Indictments Of a man and a woman
for alleged participation in the crime
and possibly Indictment of another
man as an accomplice were forecast.
The prosecution, however, refused tc
divulge plans.
The grand jury, evidently called to
make an exhaustive probe of the
crime, may be in session several days
according to investigators.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
FEDERAL COURT RE.OPENs.

Judge A. M. ]. Cochran returned to
Covington Monday morning to recon-
vene the Federal court for the Eastern
district Of Kentucky. Mr.. ]. c. Rains
of this city, who is foreman of the Fed
eral grand jury, also returned to re-
sumo the jury's deliberations. This is
the first term Of Federal court in years
that the grand Jury has held over for
the second week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
LATONIA CHILD EATS
POISON, CAUSING DEATH.

While playing in a garage in the
rear Of her home, 209 West Thirty
second street, Latonia, Bessie May
Thomas, 81 months old, daughter of
Herbert Thomas, L. & N. railroad en-
ployec, picked up box containing rat
poison. The child swallowed portion
of the contents. Heroic efforts were
made to save the child, but she died
several hours later.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
COLORED MAN CLEARED.

Richard Gallagher who was detain-
ed by the police Saturday following
the mysterious disappearance of a
purse at the Central Garage, was re-
leased Saturday afternoon by Judge
Curran when no evidence duplicating
the defendant in the theft Of the purse
was found.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
INQUEST TO BE HELD
TONIGHT INTO SUICIDE.

Coroner Thomas Higgins will Mon
day night at Z o'clock at the Council
Chamber hold a formal inquest into
the death of Katie Fletcher who was
found dead at her home on the Hill
City road last week. The Coroners in
vestigation thus far indicate that the
woman committed suicide.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
NOTICE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.

Regular monthly conclave of Mays
vile Commandery No. 10. knights
Templar will be held Monday evening
at the usual hour at the Masonic Tenn
pie and a full attendance of Sir
knights is urged.
EDw. M. SMITH, E. C.
c. p. RASP, Recorder.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
NOTICE RED MEN.

The degree team OF Wyandotte
Tribe OF Red Men is urged to attend
the regular weekly meeting to be held
Tuesday evening. The team will prac-
tice to be ready for a scalping soon
to be held.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
EYE STRAIN

DR.. ]. A. Simpson is Offering prizes
of IS, 50, and 81, for the best essay on
eye strain. High school and graded
school pupils of Mason and adjoining
counties only are eligible to enter this
contest. Prof. Noel has charge of the
contest. Contest closes on November
first. 21Oct3t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
BIG RUSH ON CITY
TAXES THIS WEEK.

Penalty is added to the city taxes
after Tuesday Of next week and 1t is
expected that the City Tax Collectors
office will be quite busy place for the
balance of this week and the first two
days Of next week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
FOR SALE

A limited amunt of Ben Davis and
Rome Beauty picked apples, at reason
able prices; also wind-fall apples
cheap at the orchard. Come and see
US. T. ]. Catron, residence 2k miles
east Of Aberdeen, Ohio, R. D. No. 1,
Manchester, Ohio. 17Oct6t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
NOTICE ODD FELLOWS.

Regular semi-monthly meeting of
Pisgah Encampment No. I. o. o. F.
will be held Monday evening at the
usual hour. Work in Royal Purple de-
gree. S. R. MORGAN, C. P.
JOHN w. THOMPSON. Scribe.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
THIRD STREET LIVERY
BARN is NOT SOLD.

Current reports to the contrary, Mr.,
Allie James, Third street liveryman,
informs us that he has not sold his
business but is still on the Job at the
old stand.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
BABY BOY DIES.

The two year old son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen Rourk, died at the home OF tho
parents on the Hill City pike Sunday.
Burial will be made Tuesday morning
in the Oliyet cemetery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
AMPUTATION WILL NOT
RE NECFSSARy

Mr.. Bruce Barkley who suffered the
fracture of both legs Saturday when a
tank upon which he was working ex-
ploded. Is getting along very satisfac-
torily. Although the young mans right
leg is badly federated 1t will not be
necessary to amputate.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
MULES AND PONIES SHIPPED.

Mr. Albert Perraut, we'll known
mule and horse dealer, Monday ship
ped a car load Of mules and ponies
from this city TO Logan, W. Va.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
SUFFERS STROKE OF APOPU Ky.

Mr.. Duke Scott suffered a stroke Of
apoplexy at his home on Forest ave-
nue. Sunday evening and is reported in
very critical condition Monday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23

Monday was regular monthly court
day and stock sales day at Flemngs-
burg and despite the weather, several
from Maysviils attended
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
BANDITS GET $4,000
IN CINCINNATI HOLDUP.

Three bandits held up the George
Murphy saloon at Mcfarland street
and Central avenue, Cincinnati, Mon
day morning and took $4,000 in loot.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
MAGISTRATES COURT.

Squire Fred Drescl's regular
monthly session OF civil court was held
at his court room in East Second street
Monday. Considerable business was
tranaartad
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23

Mr.. Orville Tannian, County Court
Clerk of Lewis county, was in Mays
Vile Monday on business.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-23
WANTED

Secondhand books for City Mission
night school. Grades from first to six.
call or leave at Mission rooms. II
MISS SADIE T. PRATHER. Supt
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-30

Phone Moline 370O-DeIiDery to all
parts of the quad cities
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-30

boat put OF from the ship. Phil
shouted with joy as he saw the girl
Of his dreams standing in the bow.
He waded out into the sea, lifted
her bodily from the craft and car
ried her ashore.
"Oh, my dearest." he cried. half
laughing, half crying. Il had given
you ND as lost" The rest of the
young peoples conversation was
mingled with kisses.
81 am sorry to interrupt" said
the White Rider, with smile, "bnt
we must oVertake Loomis and the
others. Then Chief Lame Elk must
be found to decipher the Sacred
Wampum."
Somehow" replied Ruth 81
fear that we are counting danger.
No one seems to know anything
about these natives"
Have no fear" interrupted the
White Rider, "the natives here con-
slider the Wampum Belt as sacred
as do the Canyon Indians. In fact,
they were originally a Canyon trloe
who long ago became discontinued
and emigrated from the Golden
Canyon and settled on this island.
have sent for four sailors to go
inland with you and take provisions.
1 will anchor the yacht here for the
time being and await your return. ?"
But why can't you come along!"
asked Ruth.
Because" returned the myster-
ious man, "if the natives were to
recognize me it would only bring
danger to US all" The girl decid-
ed to ask no more questions, but
to follow his instructions. Conse-
quently, with Phil and the sailors,
she started inland.
Meanwhile, the Loomis party,
weary and hungry, plodded along
the inland trail. After about an
hour they reached the edge of the
trail and were not aware of the
fact that they were walking into
danger. A tall young Siburo war
rior at that moment peered through
the brush and smiled grimly as he
saw the white intruderS. Shouting
an order to his tribesmen, Brown
Panther descended upon the new
corners.
I'VE tolerate no intruders," ne
told the white folks who were now
his captives. "And now, since you
have landed, you must not leave.
By the Siburo law, you cannot be
injured, but you will be conducted
to the turquoise quarry, and there
you will remain without food and
water until your souls are free to
leave-your bodies will remain"
The faces of the Loomis party
became terror stricken AS the
natives were about to take them
prisoners, Hendrix lunged terrific
blow to Brown Panther's jaw,
knocking him down. That was the
signal for a general fight. But the
whites were several times outnum-
bered and their cause was hope
less. 1t was not long before the
captives were brought to the Tur-
quoise Quarry. The spot was like
an enormous hole in a rock, with
smooth rock sides rising up
straight from the bottom of the