The Republic from Columbus, Indiana • Page 1

DAILY AVBRA.GK CIRCULATION FOR OCTOBER-; A- PUBLI JL VO ESTABLISHED 1877. COLUMBU8, INDIANA, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1908. PRICE TWO CENTS. PENCE WRITES OF HERE'S WHERE WE GET OURS. HELGELIN ORDERS NEW TOMBSTONE ATTEMPTS SUICIDE HE (f A NT BURNS HOUS MEXICAN HEROES A Thomas Fogel, Aged In-Sane Man, Brought Here "Reviews "Indiana in Mexican War" Compiled by Adjt.

Gen. Perry. Will Erect it in Memory of Brother Killed by Mrs. Belle Gunness. BARTHOLOMEW IN WAR THI8 COMMUNITY SENT TWO COM-PANIES KNOWN AS BARTHOLOMEW VOLUNTEERS AND THE COLUMBUS LEGION 8T0RIES OF FIGHTS.

George Fence has reviewed the -vol- ume Just Issued by the state of In-! dlana entitled "Indiana in the Mex- lean War." The book was compiled by Adjutant General 0ran Perry and is of Inestimable value to students of Indiana history. Mr. Pence's review Is of particular interest to Ha rtholo- wey county people, as he deals largely with the local soldiers who fought in that war. His story follows: A ne compilation oi inaiana in me Mexican War" by Adjutant General Oran Perry, which has just been pub- llshed by the state, is the res.ult of complete research of the scant archives, the weekly newspapers of that period, soldiers letters from Mexico and an historical delving which ..111 1 il 111.. 4.1.

win reuounu wun iaunn creuu in me compiler. NO one but a man of tern, Industry and zeal could have pro- duced such a complete report from the William H. Kverroa.l says he is soini T. R. Marshall gives James ox to Columbia City, where he will see an appointment as a member of the to it "personally" that Governor-elect Indiana Railroad Commission.

authorities furnished, and It fills a gap 1 home of hlg nephew Wllliam in the military history of Indiana not far away Tnt.re he threatened to which Is Invaluable. It embraces the ki hl8 nephew hi8 niece and also rolls of the Ave regiments raised in their baby Thev nianaged to get rid Indiana for that war. together with a and he (hen hurrled tQ regiment of mounted riflemen In thelhome of hla tlaUtr4a.laLWt Mrs; United States arntf enlisted in In- Poge where decJared he would dlana. As recently mentioned in The km hef Qnd her daughter Mr8-Evening Republican, there were twojMoe Fogle the wldow of the lat'e companies raised' for the Mexican war raias FogIe( who wa8 kiIled in a 8treet PHILIPPINE FLEET HAS HURRY UP ORDER Concensus of Opinion that Move a Precautionary One in Event of Trouble in Chinese Water. (By United Pres Manila.

P. Nov. 17. Rear Admiral Harper's Philippine squadron today received rush orders for coal and provisions. At the same time general orders were Issued for the mobilization of all marines and officers now on leave at Cavlte.

The concensus of opinion here Is that the move Is a precautionary one to make possible the immediate dispatching of the American fleet to Chinese waters in the event of any trouble there following the establishment of the new regime. ENTIRE DEPARTMENT AT LOUISVILLE FIRE Standard Oil Plant Fired by Sparks from a Switch Engine Three Buildings in Flames. (Bv United and lodged in Jail. TRIED TO KILL RELATIVES HAS BEEN MENTALLY UNBALANCED FOR YEARS AND WAS FIRST COMMITTED TO INSANE HOSPITAL YEARS AGO HORTON GOT HIM. Thomas S.

Fogle, an insane man, aged about seventy years, ran amuck in the Newbern neighborhood this morning, burned his own house to the ground and threatened to kill several of his relatives. Several telephone messages came to Columbus for the officers to hurry to the scene and take charge of him, as it was feared he would either kill himself or some one else. Fogle hls been getting a little more vlolent and unrulv for tne past 8ev. eral day8 and tnig morning ne set flre (o nIs nouse and burned to the ground. Tne house was a small bulld.

ocated about two mileg northeast of Newbern. It was located on a small tract of grouad which Fogle nad tended for 'several years. After the lngane man flames he wag desfre tQ mmIr miir(1(M. anf1 hnrHed tn th car collision in northern Indiana sone time ago. As far back as 1869 Fogle became insane and the records in the office of the county clerk here show that he (was committed to the insane hospital at inaianapom.

a snort time later he a released as cured and returned to Bartholomew county, where he has lived ever since. He located on a small tract of ground northeast of Newbern and spent most of his time brooding over his fancied troubles. Yesterday some men who live near ihim came.hre and wanted to know If the man could be recommitted to hospital on the old commit- jnient Cler Carter the recoms ana tound that there had been nothing done in the matter since 1S69 jand he informed the men that a new application for the man's commitment would have to be made. The men re- with inn of Saving a new lunacy commission held which would determine the sanity or insanity of Fogle and this morning he went on a rampage. People who have been acquainted ttuu uepuiy ouerin amun were at- tending a public sale.

Deputy Sheriff Green notified tarshal Horton. The latter the services of George iledjam and In an automobile the two men hurried to the Newbern neighborhood. They finally located Fogel at a farm house and the officer and his driver approached the insane man gave them no trouble. He was bundled Into the machine and accompanied by Leroy Jordan, a relative of the four men returned to Columbus, where Fogel was lodged In Jail. Marshal Horton learned fwhen he made the arrest that Fogel first set his own house -afire this morning and then tried to cut his throat with a knife.

He became almost suffocated by the smoke and flames and was unsuccessful in his efforts at seif-destruc-tloo. However, there, are marks on his throat which show where he made so A A LAMPHERE TRIAL GOES ON JOHN WHEATBROCK, FOR WHOM LAMPHERE WORKED, ON THE STAND AGAIN THIS MORNING LAMPHERE SAID HE WOULD GET EVEN. (By United Prea. Iporte. Nov.

17. Alse Helge-lin today ordered a headstone for the grave of his brother. Andrew H. Helgelin, one of the victims of Mrs. Belle Gunness.

The Inscription on the stone will read: "Andrew H. Helgelin. 1839-1908. The last victim of Gunness Horror. Remains found by brother.

May 5, 190S." The trial Of Ray Iamphere for the alleged murder of Mrs. Gunness and her three children was resumed today. John Wheatbrook. for whom Ray Lamphere worked at the time the Gunness home was destroyed by fire, was on the stand this morning. He testified that Lamphere told him about seeing the Gunness home on fire when he reached there early on the eventful morning.

The prosecution stated that one ot iiu miLuesses toaay would De uessie Wallace, to whom Lamphere confided that he would "get pven" with Mrs. Gunness. William Slater testified that Lamphere often expressed bitter jealousy of Andrw Helgelin and that he once ordered the Swede from the Gunness home at the Dolnt of a revolver. Sla- said Iamphere also remarked once thj, Mrs. Gunness would have to 1 3 my way.

EMPEROR PROMISES TO EXERCISE RESERVE Tells Von Beulow He Will Interfere Less in Government Affairs, and Von Will Not Resign. By United Press.) Berlin. Nov. 17 Emperor William today In conference with Chancellor Von Buelow at the Pottsdam Palace, promised to make concessions to pub- the conference, "It was the bitterest ord for twenty-four hours' continuous automobile driving. FLAMES SWEEP YORKVILLE.

Twelve Buildings Already Burned in Ohio Mining Section. (By United Press.) Wheeling, V. Nov. 17. Flame are sweeping the town of Yorkvllle, Ohio, in the mining section near here.

Twelve buildings already are reported consumed and the fire Is still spread-ing- AWAITING A CRISIS. Japan Ready for Emergency if Such 4 Comes in China. (Br United Press.) London, Nov. 17. The foreign advices received today say that Japan Is preparing for whatever emergency the Chinese crisis may develop, from Bartholomew The first was called "Baltholomew Volunteers" and was captained by Isaac S.

Board-man, with Lieutenants Heman H. Barbour and George W. Harrington. This pnmnanv heoanie of th Third In- dlana Foot olunteem. The only stir-1 agpd Michael Kmlg, Esq of this city.

The company was mustered in at New A loan June 22, 184fi. members of the company were from Franklin county and one pf these whs Private James C. HurtOn. who was seriously wounded In the battle of Buena Vista February 23. 1847.

His right arm was ammif atd near the shoulder and It is said he refused to aUow anaesthetlcs to be a.lministefel during the operation. Burton returned to Brookvllle and for the civil war raised ono of the early companies, of which he was made captain. Two members vviuaiii i i Allien in ui ni tie. They were William C. Good and Daniel Owens.

The following mem bers are also reported as wounded in the battle: tprvllle Dyer. James Ins-keep, Daniel Hunter. David Conghen- wer Ilenrv (' livlrr nnrt Conwrsl the attempt. Becoming all the more violent and excited as he watched his house burn, the demented man ran to the-homes above named and rit-d to kill the people there with his knife. He also tried to burn other houses.

When run away from these places he tore off every stitch of clothing he was wearing an.l when captured by some of the men in the neighborhood he was entirely nude. His violent efforts of the morning had so completely exhausted him that he gave his captors no further trouble and was passive enough when thq marshal arrived on the scene. Mr. Jordan, who accompanied the aged man here, will buy him some clothing, as he did not even have a pair of shoes to his feet when taken to the jail. Application will be made at once for his admission to the Central Insane Hospital at Indianapolis.

It Is said that Fogel has been married twice. His first wife is reported to have taken poison and have given him some of the same drug. How ever, he recovered and after the wife died he married again. Fogel had trouble with his second wife, it is said, and the people who know him claim that his unbalanced mental condition has dated from the time he began having difficulties with the first wife. ROSE SHATTO FACING JUDGE HACKER AGAIN Board of Gurdians Takes a Hand in Case and Seeks to Have Her Parole Revoked.

Rose Shatto. who tried yesterday to secure a marriage license to marry William Heitz, appeared in court before Judge Hacker this afternoon to show why ber parole should not be revoked. Yesterday afternoon Judge Duncan, attorney for the board of children's guardians, filed a new charge in Circuit Court against the girl, the charge being signed by the. Rev. V.

S. secretary of the board. It Is alleged that the girl had violated her parole inasmuch as she had refused to attend school, had tried to get married by making false statements about her age and that she had been associating with boys whose reputation for morality was bad. Judge Hacker issued a warrant for Rose and she was taken into custody. The girl spent the night and most of her time today at the county jail.

She was not locked up, but remained in the sheriffs residence. The hearing In the case was set lor this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, but some arguments being presented in other cases delayed the calling of the cause until later. The members of the Shatto family were present and Were represented by Attorney William H. Rverroad. The board of guardians was seeking to have the girl taken in custody again and sect to some Institution for the correction of girls of her class, -while her relatives were seeking to gain her freedom and also to obtain permission of the court for her marriage.

Roof raising last night; last chance yric a m. nJatfCXi, HOME OF AGED WOMAN IS DAMAGED BY FIRE. Mrs. Catherine Dietz, Aged Ninety-j Three Years, Carried by Neigh-i bors from Her Burning Home. A home on Jirown street, owned by Mrs.

X'alherine Dietz and ocgupied letter and her son Ieonard. was badly damaged by fire at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The fire started on the kitchen roof and is thought to have started from a spark from a flue, yet the roof was aflame when the flre was discovered. The roof was entirely destroyed and other parts of the building were also destroyed or badly damaged. But a part of the household goods were removed.

There was no insurance on the building or' its contents. Mrs. Diet, is ninet y-ihree years of age and owing to her extreme age she is almost helpless. She was carried from her burninc home to the home of a neighbor. RASCALITY OF CASHIER CAUSES BANK TO CLOSE Citizens National Bank at Monticello, Embarrassed Shortage Placed at $22,000.

fRy United PreoiO Monticello. Nov. 17. The Citizens National Bank has been closed. Cashier Charles W.

McConnaghy was arrested and search instituted for Assistant Cashier E. I. Winfrey. Mc-1 Connaghy was taken immediately to Somerset for a hearing before United States Commissioner Cook. short- age is estimated at $22,000.

Deposits are said to "have amounted to FEAR THE MOTIVE POWER. Horror of Impending Doom Leads Peter ValVlissengen to Confess. vBv. United Pre) Chicago. Nov.

17. Fear of his impending doom, which haunted Peter VanVlissengen day and night, is given as the reason why the rerl estate broker confessed to forgeries amounting to He made this statement today to State's Attorney Barbour. VanVlissengen wished to be taken to prison at once, but his request was denied him on the ground that he must remain In Chicago until his affairs are cleared up. MINE EXPLOSION KILLS MEN. Terrible Scenes Around Mine Where Women and Children Am Crvinn By United Pres Birmingham, Nov.

17. A fearful explosion today in No. 3 coal mine of the Tennessee Coal Company is reported to have buried scores of men, six of whom it is said have already been taken out dead. Few of the Imprisoned men can be rescued, it is belleTed. The entire force employed at the mines is trying to rescue, the entombed miners.

The scenes around the mouth of the mine are terrible, as women and children are frantic. Ixmisville. Nov. 17. Sparks He opinion In the future, to exercise from a switch engine started a fire more reserve, to Interefer less in gov.

at the Standard Oil plant at Fifth and ernmental affairs, and to be more care. Bloom streets this morning. Three ful of what he says, both in private buildings were soon in flames and thtjjand public utterance. As a result of entire fire department has been called such assurances from the Kaiser, out Von Beulow will remain in office. I The conference was one of the most THIS IS TOO BAD.

momentous of the Kaiser's reign, and Germany heaved a sigh of relief when Jit was announced that the Emperor Harrowing News from Rome About had yielded to the universal demand Abruzzi and Miss Elkins. of his nation. The Emperor ga after iy unitea t'resa.) London. Nov. 17.

The Rome Joahua S. Wilson. ThSs was the tnefwl the. greater aerlous battle In which the company i his life say that wh he was engaged waa vounR nls wife 5eft hlm and r- i fused to live with him. He brooded Company ot the Third Regiment.

i i over the separation until his mind be- wftlich was raised in Brown county, I came unbalanced, is said, and he was captained by James Taggart. This -company became noted an being mort insane ever "tallest" companv in the armv from The first message for officers to the fact that the average height of i the company was over six feet. after FoRel WaS rlvpd r. i Ieputy Sheriff John Green. He was tain Taggart, who was slain at BueKa Vista.

it is reported, the tlt charge of the Hirt room tbls morn, man to fall in the battle. The could Snriff Cox correspondent of the Central News de-! I 1 m-erywhere applauds the Emperor's clares he saw and confirmed the re- 1 port that Duke De Abruzzi cabled MieB Katherlne Elkins, to whom be has; AUTO RACER KILLED. been txeported engaged, breaking off I the match and releasing her from her Emil Strickler Sacrifices His Life to promise to become his wife. Speed fBy United Press.) H. BILLIK SENTENCED jStrickler was almost instantly killed TA niur nrrrifnrn I and his C8r smashed today; iU UnUb 1LttlilDtK 11 wniIe trying lo break rec Ellas Weddle, who later resided In Co-Iambus, was.

seriously wounded and ffre others of Company in this fight It was at Buena Vista that Colonel Bowlee, of the Second Indiana, got rattled and at an importune moment gave orders to "ceaste firing and retreat." He was charged with cowardice 1y General Joe Lane. Bowles "became separated from his regiment and was picked up by Colonel Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi regiment Jeff Davis was the son-in-law of General Taylor, and it was though his influence Bowles able to prevent a court martial. The Bowles episode and subsequent whitewashing by the commanding general was used later in Indiana politics In the 1848 presidential campaign. General Perry's compilation gares a (Continued Page Fire.) Billik Protested His Innocence and Asked God to Have Mercy on the Court's Soul. i (By United Press.) Chicago, 111., Nov, 17.

Judge Barnes today sentenced Herman Billik to hang December 11. The court, after denying a motion in arrest of sentence, declared he would sentence the prisoner at once in order to give the defense the opportunity to file a bill of exceptions or to take any action wished. The attorneys were then given ten days to file the bill'of exceptions. Billik made a dramatic speech declaring his Innocence and asking God to have mercy on the court's soul it he was sentenced. 'I.