Mattoon Morning Star from Mattoon, Illinois • Page 1

TAR, Gz3 Clean Cheap, Safe and Comfortable Light whkGas Best Artificial Libt Known to Science The Morning Star is the only Mattoon Newspaper That Regularly Makes a Circulation Statement VCL 13. K3. 346 MATTOON. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 18, EIGHT PAGES PRICE 5 CENTS CBS IDEHEQ COuICED Oil' pipe LiiiE to mi rain MARSE HENRY ABROAD MA ON MORNING Vi CANNOT HAVE BAIL, SAYS PROSECUTING ATTORNEY JEROME The Man is Insane, Declares State Counsellor and Must Remain Behind Bars Until Tried City Civil Engineer James Receives In-structions From Water Company to Begin Preliminary Survey application will be opposed by the district attorney." Jeome declared that if the judges of the court of general sessions wish to waive their summer vacation and try the pending homicide cases, the Thaw trial will be greatly expedited, but otherwise he could see no hope for a trial for Thaw in the near future.

The Countess of Yarmouth and Mrs. William Thaw called at the Tomibs today and remained for an hour with Harry. Insanity Next Defense Thaw's defense at his next trial will be insanity, pure and simple. Daniel O'Reilly, at present his chief counsel; made this declaration today, when asked regarding the line of defense: "It will be insanity, pure and simple. We could have, won out on that issue at the last trial.

I will prove by Jerome's own alienists that the defendant was 'medically insane' at the time of the -shooting and I will leave to the jury, to differentiate between 'medical' and 'legal' Insanity." tance from Mattoon, coupled with the exorbitant prices demanded by the farmers in that section dispelled all thoughts of locating tie reservoir there. Alter' the preliminary suurvey Is completed work will be pushed forward rapidly, and it is believed that The Star's prediction that actual construction would begin in the fore part of May will not prove far from correct. Means Much to Mattoon It will mean much to Mattoon, and henceforth every move of the company will be watched with Interest by those who have the Suture of the city at The new era already has begun, and already manufacturing companies desiring Bites have turned their eyes hither, as is evidenced by a communication published' in another column. The boosters' club has done good work, but there remains much, to be done, and members will be gladly receivedThat 20,000 isn't so very far distant, but it will require work to bring it Claude James, city civil engineer, received instructions from the Mat-toon Water Reservoir" company Wednesday, evening to commence work at once on survey fpr the pipe line from this city to the Okaw, where, It is presumed, the reservoir II, 1 1 win ue cuusiruvicu. Mr; James is engaged In organizing his corps of engineers, and the urvey probably will begin this week.

A site near Jackson park is the objective point, and it Is believed that the work will be completed by the middle of next week. Much In Favor The Okaw Is wdde and deep at that point, and there is an inexhaustable aupply of water. Compared with other sites it has much in its favor, and all Indications point to its selection. Landowners in that region are very, reasonable in the value they set upon their ground, and the water company has bad no difficulty in reaching a satisfactory agreement with them. Little Wabash was considered by the company for a time as a site, but aaturual disadvantages and the dis New York, N.

April 17 Harry Kendall Thaw's last hope that District Attorney Jerome might withdraw apposition to his release on bail was shattered this morning when the county prosecutor got back to his office from Lakeville. "Eight witnesses in the present trial declared they believed Thaw insane, and the jury stood 7 to 5 for first de gree murder," said Jerome. "I believe that in view of these facts that It is only right that Thaw should stay in the Tombs until his next trial." Attorney Daniel O'Reilly) saw Je rome for a few minutest, but apparently got no satisfaction in his appeal for Thaw's release on bail. O'Reilly says that he conversed with Jerome about the poolroom cases In which he is interested and only casually men tioned tae Thaw case. Mav for Bail "I made no definite proposition to Mr.

said O'Reilly. "The Thaw attorney have not definitely decided on the steps to be taken to wards securing; bail. I presume 'any CASE VERDICT III FiilS it I0K Berry man in. Whinatpi) Star, kd ely iii my touch to stode Chief Executive of Indiana Declares Forty-eight Hours Dive Will be in Ashes Gets Judgment of $325--Want to Han dle Miss Tremble's Money-Seven Hickory Case Settled Amicably i 3 FOP, PLAINTIFF the back, and right knee. The injury lea were the means of keeping her in her room for many weeks.

The suite. one for $10,000 and one for $5,000, were filed and the trials will be heard within a short time. It is alleged that the company had a female detective here several weeks ago to probe the character of the plaintiff while she was a resident of this city. Attorneys for the company and legal representatives of the plaintiff will be here Thursday to take the depositions of a number of Charleston citizens as to the plaintiff's character and habits. Mrs'.

McFee was for a resident of the eastern part of this city and it is stated that they will appear before Circuit Clerk More Thursday afternoon to give evidence which will be used in the damage suits at St. Louis. Married C. O. Messinger, one of the well known young democrats of Clark county, residing at Westfleld, was in the city this, niernlng on business.

He visited the office of Judge Cofer and engaged the services of that well known jurist to officiate at hi3 wedding. Mr. Messinger then visited County Clerk Boulware's office where he secured a license to wed Miss Pearl Strader, one of the belles of the social circles of Westfield. Their marriage followed in the private ofllce of the judge. Mr.

and Messinger are popular and well known young people. New Freight Office R. A. Cooper, the hustling local agent of the Big Four railroad haB made application to the management for a new freight office room at this point to be built on the north side of the tracks, adjoining the freight house. The request has been granted and Mr.

Cooper received assurance from SSnnerin'tendent Baldwin today that the fiftc would be constructed In 'time. Of UNDER SCHOOL nrnrrnT 141 iTTninnAHv rtrirtbl IN At tNUAro- TO CITY LOCATE III Company Writes From Kansas City Regarding Chances for Location In Coles Cour.ty Metropolis. The Myers Pump Manufacturing company, temporarily located at Kansas City, has written to this pa-j per seeking information in regard the facilities our city has and the inducement's we are willing to offer to the factory, the product of which would be largely in demand In this section of the country. This company will have, to start on, a paid np capital of $50,000.00, and proposes to manufacture, among other things in the water supply and fire protection line, an automatic pumping machine, which Is a great innovation in this class of machinery. The machine which it claims to have on 'exhibition at its Kans office may 'be wound up and then it will automatically furnish fresh water whenever a float in trough or tank indicates that it is needed.

ft is so designed that it can, through back gearing, be easily wound up In fifteen minutes, and it will then ordinarily, depending on conditions, run continuously for twelve hours, but inasmuch as the average farmer, as rule, only requires albout one hour's constant pumping to supply his needs for the day, one winding will, therefore, in most cases, answer for twelve days, and the machcine is not affected by wind, or the lack of wind, or weather conditions of any kind. The machine is bo constructed that it may be attached to any pump, just as It Is in any well; the only change being necessary is the piping to the trough or tank, connected to which is the float an automatic regulation device. A cut sent to us from the company shows the machine In operation. Those feeling interested in this proposition' efaoi Id take the matter hp wifcth the company at once. CALL FOR JUDICIAL AOUIICED Saturday, June 8, Named By Governor Deneen In Proclamation Republicans to convene in May Springfield, 111., April 17.

(Special to The Star.) A special election ha3 been called for Saturday, June 8, in the third Judicial district for the pur pose of choosing a successor to the late Jacob Wilkin of Danville on the supreme bench. Governor Deneen issued his- proclamation this morning. Keepu'Diicanj probably will hold a convention to "nominate their candi date the first week in May, either at Champaign or Deeatur. The western counties favor Decatur, while the easterners hold out for Champaign, It is probable that Decatur will be the place chosen. FB DESIRES TREAD ACCOREED ELSEWHERE Up In Minneapolis a Soakers' Club Is Formed for Protection of Young Women Good.

Here The masher, evidently, is not pecul iar to Mattoon. Up in Minneapolis he has made himself objectionable, as is evidenced by the following dispatch from the city of mills "One hundred young men in the city of Minneapolis, led by Rev. G. L. Mor-hill, have organized themselves Into a club -to slug mashers.

The ministers and his cohorts propose to drive mashers from the streets of the Mill City. "Mayhap some masher will turn the tables and trim' the crusader who seeks to administer the fistic rebuke But if the tables should be this turned two or more of the fistic band will lay for victorious masher, and if he is caught a second time insulting girls he'll get a first-class whipping if it takes half a dozen crusaders to do It. "Dr. Morrill organized the "slug gers" at a service at the Auditorium, where he berated the practice of young fellows annoying women on the street. He declared he intended us ing his fists, on such offenders, and in rapjponse an appeal for others to aid him in the crusade a hundred sturdy members of the congregation held up their hands to signify that Cheyi will 'punch the stuffin" out of any masher caught at large." II AT SHELBYVILLE Elect Entire Ticket With Exception of One Alderman Knecht Defeats Westervelt Shelbyiville, 111., April 17.

The entire democratic ticket, wltfo the exception of one alderman, was elected this city Tuesday, and for the second time Edwin R. Knecht will fill the mayor's char. As in the election to 1899, Mr. Knecht's opponent was Dr. J.

C. Westervelt, and the result was the same as it was 18 years ago. The record made by Knecht during his former term of office had much to do with his success Tuesday. For the third time Henry A. Thom is elected to the clerkship, and again Frank Tinsman is lord of the exchequer.

A. J. Steidley won out over his opponent by 130 votes. There were some surprises in the wards, M. S.

Andes in the first being the only republican elected. It is generally understood that Mr. Carr was traded for Westervelt In the second, and that was the only ward in which Westervelt won over his opponent. The new council will stand three democrat's and five republicans five for license and three against The make-up is as follows: F. K.

Broyles, H. S. Dixon and Harry Twiss, democrats-; D. A. Milligan, L.

E. Fish, William Taylor, A. S. Williams and M. S.

Andes, repablicaas. A FflLE OF LlEOil LOVE II GSFHOI Four Young Men Receive Similar Let ters and Wait Arrival of Dear One In Vain Once upon a Time there were four young These young Men were Gay Boys. They kney It and rejoiced in the Knowledge. About the same time there was a Demure Young Thing who resided the some Principality. One Day she said to one of her Dear Friends, "Let's have some Fun with the Hall Room "Let's," said the Dear Friends.

The following day each of the four young Men received a Letter. The Letter was Daintily Perfumed and was addressed in a fine feminine Hand. Each letter readsomethlng like this: "Dear Sweetheart: "Ive watched You for a long Time, and I have decided that you're the Candy Kid for sure. I'm wearing my Heart away for You, and if You are not Cruel you'll tumble when I tell you that as the Bell tolls Eight this Evening I will be Waiting at the Church, which Means the First National Bank. "One who Loves." Each Young Man snuggled his Let ter 'away in his Left Hand Vest Pocket, and that night the Barbers did a rushing Business.

At the Appointed Time a heavy Set Young man with a Light Top Coat was seen to Stroll along in Front of the First National bank with a Pensive Air, looking as Though he had lost Something. A short time later another Young Man with a nicely fitting Surtout loomed up on tne opposite side of the Street. He looked Wistful, and it was Evident that he had lost Something. Then came a Nice Tall Young Man with a Swell Cong Light -Coat. He Gracefully glided along until he Reached tie Bank and then He Camped on the Stairway.

The last to Arrive was a Popular Young Clothing Clerk. He was Looking for a Friend too. When alt had Gathered about the Bank some Mean Men whom the Demure Young Thingjiad put next came Along and gave Them the Loud Ha Ha, and the Four Young Men faded away. Moral: Never believe a Demure Young Thing When she tells You that you are the Candy Kid. It may be a Kid.

MRS. DORNBLASER IMPROVING Mike Dornbiaser, who was so seriously burned by alcohol last week, Is improving nicely. NEW NURSE Miss Mary Walker, graduate of the Baptist hospital training school in Chicago, is a new nurse at Memorial hospital. 8ELLS PROPERTY T. C.

Rowe has sold the residence property at 2921 Pine avenue to S. M. qiark for a consideration; of $2,700, W. S. Vanderwater, president at the Vandenwater Clothing company, came down from Kankakee oa TtffjVT to visit his store hera.

-'XnsursL' to a Charleston, April 17. (Special to The Star.) The famous Turner-Mock case, which had been tried twice before, came to a third trial Wednesday, and the jury returned a verdict awarding the plaintiff $325. The case is a result of Constable Mock's hav ing allowed to escape Corwin Hein-line, upon whom he was serving pa pers charging him with bastardy upon a complaint filed by Miss Turner. Old Case Settled The antique case of the 'highway commissioners of Seven Hickory township versus Elmer Brown, which was to have come up for tiral Tuesday, was settled out of court. Suit was brought over an antiquated road scraper.

Wants to Handle Money Attorney W. S. Cone has filed petition ifor power of attorney to act for Miss Tremble. He states that if the money awarded her from the interur- ban company in entrusted to him ha will husband it well. Ashmore Commencement The villas schools of Ashmore will hold commencement exercises Friday evening, May 3, when the Honorable John F.

Voigt of Mattoon will deliver an address. Paul Colson and Cora Bunch are the graduates. Charleston Girl Sues Mrs. A. P.

McFee of St. Louis, formerly Miss Florence Bradley of this city, is the plaintiff against the St. Louis Suburban road in two suits which aggregate $15,000. The suits are the outcome of injuries which she received one year ago, and which Is alleged to have made her a permanent cripple, as the spinal column was badly effected. It Is alleged that the injury was caused by the neglect of duty of the conductor, who.

It is said, failed to allow Mrs. McFee, who was a pass-ger, the proper amount of time to alight from the car in safety. The oar started' suddenly and she was thrown to the pavement and was injured iu FORMER BIG FOUR MAN LIKES NEW POSITION T. E. Wilder, who left the Big Four about two months ago to take a position with the Chicago Eastern Illinois at Villa Grove, returned thither Wednesday! evening after a brief visit with relatives and friends in Mattoon.

Mr. Wilder likes his new position very much, and says that the little town seems like home, there being so many Mattoon boys employed there. While houses are as scarce In the new boom town as roses in January, Mr. and Mrs. Wilder have been fortunate in getting very nicely located.

OLD HEAD HERE A. J. Wolford, an old head who played with Mattoon In the palmy days of Dummy Taylor, Bob Wicker and other stars who since have made their mark in baseball world, spent Wednesday with old friends in the city. order. Under 8tate Law (United Press Dispatch.) Indianapolis, April 17 Under the state law of Indiana officials are endowed with power to destroy by fire all gambling apparatus.

By a broad construction of this Btatute, the governor, who Is confined to his home by illness, and cannot be approached, has construed that this also applies to buildings devoted exclusively to the housing of gambling paraphernalia, and through his legal advisors baa issued the order which Is causing rejoicing on one hand and consternation on the other in Hammond tonight. "THE TIE, THE PLACE AND THE GIRL" Company Which Is to Show Here Next Tuesday Promoting Matrimony Among Members It's a matrimonial bureau that "The Time, the Placa and the Girl," is becoming to be. And Cupid la. not dallying about in the chorus division, but is striking at the principals with telling effect. And.

while Cupid was upsetting affairs among the women members of the company, he was also taking falls out of Frank Gotch, the champion wrestler. The announcements thai there was an engagement between Miss Ida Emerson, who plays the widow in "The Time, the Placce and Hie Girl," preceded Mies Emerson to St. Louis. She was not pronounoced in her af firming or denying. The truth leaked ed out, however, a few days later when Gotoh "Just happened" 1 into town.

The big wrestler admitted that that, he fell in love at first sight and that he was planning a matrimonial venture. To show good faith, he pundhcased a large automobile which Is to be used! In a part of the honeymoon. Hardly had the surprise over the announcement subsided, before there there was another shock for the members of the company. Miss Violet McMillan, the "girl" of the company, did not announce, but she did not de ny that an automobile manutaoturer of Chicago was talking mansion to her, and, he too, arrived in St. Louis while the company was there and there was a confirmation.

Miss Mc Millan has not been definite in her an nouncement, but It is understood that there is a wedding scheduled for some time in June. Mrs. George NewJaud of Danville and Miss Madge Merrill of Charles ton are guests of friends In Mattoon. (United Pros Dispatch.) April 17. Attorney Genml Bingham, acting under the direction of Governor Hanly, declared tonight that he will apply tie torch to tne ueanDorn yam pww ivum wiw In the next forty-eight hours.

This is the notorious gambling dive known as the stockade. The attorney general states that Ms Instructions are to burn the building with all Its contents. -When this declaration was communicated to the owners it created a veritable panic among them, and every) effort will be made to prevail upon the state government to rescind its HIGH EXPECTS TO MAKE THE DUST FLY Track Team Hopes to do Something In Dual Meet at Charleston on Saturday Other Notes Saturday will be a big day. The first dual meet will held that tay at the Charleston fair grounds. The high sshool don't wish jtate its strength, as It la rdrlossible, nor has it claimed the pennant, nevertheless it will leave smoke behind It in every event.

Sullivan claims the shot put, but pride always goes before a fall. I Mattoon oonteannts at Charleston mini nmtttihlv ha.St fnllnww- 'TIM jr.w HuTdle-Cheokfey. Mile run 4Hn3de. Half-mile Hlnton and Clark. Weights Heeler, Arturburn, Hill and Johnson.

Pole vault Jesse Glover and toy. Quarter mile Rhue brothers. Relayi Artertburn, Loy, Checkley, and Orlie Rhue. Notes Florence McShane is on. the sick list.

Norman Rexford has severed his connection with the school. Miss Edna Herron became veryl while at 'work Tuesday morning and had to be conveyed home. V. Glover is back In schotl again after giving the boys a scare by hl9 absence. The well known game of freeze out Is played nearly every morning, the fourth period.

It Is played with a window pole and the teacher generally wins. We don't believe 'n the cold air treatment. Audi the 24th of May is only five weeks oftf. For eale Ninety consolidated, evaporated, exaggerated song books. Call at the office.

Going fast at 23 cents apiece. Mr. Randolfs physical exercises have been mlesed to iuM aa extent S'1 Miss Williams. Teacher. Gives Many Certificates to Those En-titled to Honor Miss Lucia Williams, teacher, re ports that Linder school opened on 18 with an enrollment of twenty-six pupils, eleven boys and fifteen' girls.

The school wasi in session twenty-two days with a total attendance of fifty-eight an average daily attendance ct twenty-four pupils. Fifty per cent of the pupils received perfect attendance certificates for the first month, which ended April 16. Those receiving these slips were Martha Glen, Frank and Laura Adrian, Ina Leila and Henry Waltrip, Gale and Lucile Duncan, Nellla and Stella MansAeld and Pearl aad Elbert Bali..