Hammond Times, Volume 1, Number 197, Hammond, Lake County, 7 February 1907 — Page 8

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America's New Relations to the World at Large Bv CHARLES J. BONAPARTE. Attorney General

0f the United States and Ex-Secretary of the Navy

UR detached and distant situation, in the words of "Washing

ton, which made U3 the friend and not the enemy of other nations, HAS CEASED TO BE. But, while we have drawn prodieriouslv nearer to possible and possiblv dan-

gerous enemies, we have also grown prodigiously bigger ind richer and MORE OBTRUSIVE and, therefore, vastly more likely to awaken envy, distrust and fear, or, in other words, to have enemies. Tor us the days of obscurity and isolation are gone FOREVER, and safety must now be sought elsewhere. It is not merely that Americans are twentyfold as many and d hundredfold nay, far more than a hundredfold as rich as they were when Washington sought rest at Mount . Vernon, that their empire stretches from sea to sea on this continent and has spread to the Antilles and the isthmus, the jungles of Asia's islands and the snows of Alaska. Every morning brings to the breakfast table of each one of us a day's history of our fellow man of every race and in every clime. Wo cannot wholly shut our eyes TO AUGHT THAT GOES AMISS FOR IIUMAXITY throughout the world. We cannot wholly close our ears to any tale of wrongdoing, however distant or alien may be the sufferers, and despite ourselves the thought, half formed and half conscious, yet daily growing clearer to us and to others, forces itself upon our minds that in the vast and terrible drama of human destiny a nation such as ours has grown to be must have its allotted, ITS EXFORCED part to play. k n If, then, we have lost, and, lost beyond recovery, the security once afforded us by our remoteness, our insignificance and our isolation, if our "situation" is now neither "detached" nor "distant" and if the "primary interests" not of Europe only, but of the yet older continents, whereof Washington had no cause even to think, now bear to our affairs a "relation" far too intimate and weighty to let us seek Bafety IX IGNORING THEM, on what today would Washington, were he living and among us, bid us rely to preserve that peace which should be always the first and great end of our foreign policy and to protect our national safety AND HONOR ? Not, assuredly, on the good will, the magnanimity, the forbearance of other countries. Washington had and pretended to have none of those bald delusions as to human character and conduct which some dreamers in our midst caress and some DESIGNING MEN AFFECT TO SHARE. ? v. I ask, then, of all thoughtful and patriotic citizens their aid to my successor in the great navy department of our federal government, but lately in my keeping, and to his colleague in the administration of the sister service and, most of all, to the commander in chief of our forces on land and sea under the constitution in assuring our country's peace BY MAINTAINING HER STRENGTH FOR WAR. I ASK THAT THE NATION BE QUALIFIED FOR HONOR IN THE JUaT JUDGMENT OF MANKIND DY GIVING HER SUCH STRENGTH AS MAY GAIN AND GUARD FOR HER THE PEACE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS.

Americans Are Too Prodigal By JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER CAN any one suppose that we Americans shall not be compelled ultimately to pay for the increasing extravagance of our people ? It is the result of our unprecedented national prosperity, and it should bo curbed. We are going ENTIRELY TOO FAST. Wo are too prodigal of our money. We do not keep our money at home. Wo are sending too much of our gold abroad. We are buying foreign novelties and letting our GOLD go to Europe. .We are spending too much money. K K t THE MONEY OUGHT TO BE KEPT HERE IN THE UNITED STATES, FOR JUST A3 SURELY AS WE SEND TOO MUCH OF OUR GOLD TO THE OTHER SIDE JUST SO SURELY WILL WE HAVE TO PAY THE PENALTY OF OUR RASHNESS. We are using up our resources at a tremendous rate, but that is not our chief danger now. Our peril lies in our parting with the resources we have, and wo are likelv to find ourselves IN NEED IN THE FUTURE for this very reason. As to resources, think of the untold natural wealth of this countrv that has thus far not even been thoucrht of, much less investigated. But the trouble, I repeat, is that the people of the United States are entirely too prodigal of what they NOW have. They are taking advantage of a prosperity such as has never been excelled in this country to be both wasteful and extravagant. WE ARE NOT SAVING UP FOR THE RAINY DAY FOR THE TIME OF OUR NEED. Effective Remedy For Corporate Wrongdoing By HENRY CLEWS. New York Banker

ONEST captains of industry, associating themselves together for the establishment and conduct of a broa4 corporate enterprise, should be WELCOMED by the public. Yet

the existing laws seem inadequate. It is due to the SOUND corporations of the country, as well as to the public, that something further should be provided to overcome the feeling of suspicion toward them and to keep the people informed as to their existing methods and the TRUE CONDITIONS of their affairs. The remedy for corporation wrongdoing is found in PUBLICITY. This publicity is the great need of the day, and the public Ehould demand it. IN THE LIMELIGHT OF PUBLICITY THE IRREGULAR REBATE PRACTICES OF THE RAILWAYS FOR THE BENEFIT OF LARGE AND FAVORED SHIPPERS WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE, AND EQUALLY SO WOULD HAVE BEEN THE GO AS YOU PLEASE AND EXTRAVAGANT MANAGEMENT OF THE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES, AS REVEALED BY THE NEW YORK LEGISLATIVE INSURANCE INVESTIGATION.

HEW DEFENSE PUT UP

Thaw's CotHisel Springs a Surprise in an Alleged Threat by Stanford White.

SWOEE HE WOULD KILL THAW

Witness Says the Threat Was Made on Christmas Eve, 1803.

Told Thaw of It Note Thaw's AVife V.'rote. to Him the Night of the Murder Demanded.

New York, Feb. 7. The defense of Harry K. Thaw, under the direction ot Attorney Delphi n M. Ielmas, of California, has begun to assume definite shape, and when an adjournment was taken testimony had been placed before the jury to the effect that Stanford White had been heard to make a threat to kill the defendant coupling the threat with the display of a revolver; that Thaw's actions following

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JTSTICE JAMES FITZGEBAIiD. the killing of White on the roof of Madison Square garden was considered by several eye-witnesses to have been "irrational;" that an uncle of the defendant was insane; that Mrs. Harry Thaw passed a note to ker husband during dinner at the Cafe Martin, the evening of the tragedy; that District Attorney Jerome has this note and refused on the demand of the defense, to introduce it in evidence. Threat Made a Long Time Ago. So far. indeed, had Thaw's defense that at the close of the day's proceedings the announcement was made by Delmas that either the wife or the mother of the defendant would be the first witness on the stand today. The threat against Thaw's life was made two years and a half before the tragedy occurred. District Attorney Jerome objected to the introduction of the evidence, declaring the defense was not understood by him to be one of self-defense. Foeman Worthy of His Steel. Delmas replied that the defense Intended to take advantage of every legal defense allowed in the state of New York, be It insantiy, self-defense or any other legitimate justification of the taking of a human life. This was but the first of a series of Interesting tilts between the district attorney and Delmas during the day, and it was agreed that Jerome had found Thaw's new leading counsel a foeman worthy of his best efforts. Delmas always spoke of Jerome as "the learned district attorney."

JEROME COULDN'T SHAKE HIM

Boman Says the Threat Was Made on Christmas Eve, 1003. Benjamin Boman, formerly a stage doorkeeper at the Madison Square theater, was the witness who told of White's threat. Boman declared that on Christmas Eve, 1003, Stanford White came to the stage door about 11:13 p. in. and asked for Miss Nesbir. The doorkeeper told him the actress, who was then playing in "The Girl from Dixie." had gone home. White at first accused him of a falsehood, and then asked who had been her escort. "Mr. Thaw," the witness said he replied. "Oh. that ritisburger," commented the architect, who, to make sure the actress had gone, went to her dressing room on the stage. Not finding her there "White, according to Boman, walked rapidly out of the theater with a revolver in his hand and muttering: "I'll find and kill that before daylight." The witness said be believed the threat to be directed against Harry Thaw, and told him of it several days later when they chanced to meet on Fifth avenue. He also told a detective sergeant about the Incident. District Attorney Jerome cross-examined the witness for mope than an hour, but Boman adhered closely to his story in every detail. He emphatically denied that he had been paid or premised any money by the defendant or his attorneys.

WHAT IS IX THAT NOTE?

Jerome Has It, but Is Silent When Asked to Produce. Thomas McCaleb, a young Californian who was with Thaw's party the night of the tragedy, was a witness during the afternoon session. He testified that at dinner that evening Mrs. Thaw had suddenly asked her husband for a pencil, scribbled a few words, aud passed a folded piece of paae tr

him. What was in this note the -witness did not know, and he was not allowed because of an objection by the district attorney to testify as to what change of manner, if any, it produced In Thaw. It has been reported from time to time that it was In this note that young Mrs. Thaw, referring to White, wrote to her husband: "That d d blackguard is here." "We understand," said Delmas, "that this note is now in the possession of the learned district attorney. We want to get at the contents of that slip of paper, believing it to be material evidence. We demand that the learned district attorney produce it." Jerome sat silent. lie tugged at his short, stubby mustache. Ihere was absolute and dramatic stillness in the court room and Delmas stood waiting and all eyes were turned on the district attorney. He continued to look at the floor. After waiting some little time Delmas resumed: "I take it that the silence ef the learned district attorney is not Intended as a discourtesy, but a conception of what he feels to be his duties in tho matter. We will Attempt later to prove the contents of the note."

HEAVIER CASUALTY LIST

M'CALEB TELLS HIS STORY What Thaw and His AVlfe Said Jerome "Had One" with Witness. McCaleb detailed, so far as he could, the Incidents of the night of the tragedy. He was leaving the roof garden with Mrs. Thaw, and thought Harry was following, when the three pistol shots were heard. Mrs. Thaw exclaimed: "My God, he's shot," and then. "Oh. Harry, what have you done, and why did you do it?" Thaw replied: "I have saved your life," and bent and kissed her. On cross-examination Jerome went briefly Into the past history of the witness. McCaleb said he knew Thaw some years ago in Taris and subsequently In California. "Did you ever try to borrow any money from him?" demanded the district attorney. "Never," the witness replied. It came out during the re-direct examination that McCaleb had met Jerome some months ago at the Union club and discussed the case with him. The witness answered a question to which the district attorney had taken exception, and In which he had been upheld by the court, and Jerome flew inot a temper and roasted the witness, declaring it "indecent." Delmas pleaded for courtesy for the witness, and Jerome proceeded "You say you met me at the Union club; now how many drinks had you had that night?" "1 don't know I had one with you," came the reply, and it was some time before the bailiffs could restore order In the court room. Justice Fitzgerald threatened to remove any person who again created a disturbance.

Railways Increased Their Havoc to Life and Limb for the Ninety Days Ended Sept. SO Last. Washington, Feb. 7. An accident bulletin issued by the interstate commerce commission, for thethree months ended Sept. CO last, shows the total number of casualties to railway passengers and employes while on duty to have been r..S30. as against lO.lCT reported in theprecedtng three months. The number of passengers and employes killed in train accidents was l!t7, as against VM in the preceding three months. Fifty-two passengers were killed. The total number of collisions and derailments in the quarter was ."..072 (1.S01 collisions and 1.7S1 derailments), of which 2;0 collisions and L'Ol derailments affected passenger trains. The damage to cars, engines, and roadway by these accidents amounted to $2.9'i2.7f0. The number of employes killed in coupling and uncoupling cars and engines was 81, being an increase of 13 over those reported killed in the previous quarter. WHEN TO CALL AGAIN

TESTIMONY AS TO INSANITY

Doctor Says One of Thaw's Maternal Uncles Was Insane. Dr. John E. Deemar, who was on the stand Tuesday, but not allowed to testify, was re-called and testified that Henry W. Copley, the defendant's uncle on the maternal side, had been insane. Jerome had declared early In the day that he would not object to the testimony as to insanity in the family provided the proper foundations were laid for It. When, however, Dr. Deemar started to testify as to a cousin of the defendant Jerome said he felt

he must object again. He declared It should first be shown that Harry Thaw was insane by competent evidence, and It must further bo proved that the character of his insanity is hereditary. Justice Fitzgerald sustained the district attorney and Delmas said he would conduct the case accordingly. Conspiracy of Silence Denied. Washington, Feb. 7. The senate committee on military affairs held its third day of the Brownsville hearing. Ex-Sergeant Israel Harris having concluded his testimony was permitted to return to his home at Boston and was succeeded by Jacob D. Fraser, ex-first sergeant of company D, Twenty-fifth infantry. The most interesting part of his testimony was h'.s declaration that lie had tried his best to find out who "shot up" Brownsville, but had failed. He denied that there was a "conspiracy of silence."

Senate and House In Brief. Washington, Feb. 7. The Indian ap propriation bill was again the sole topic of discussion by the senate, and but little progress was made. The advocates of a fourteen-foot channel for the Mississippi river from Chicago to St. Louis and the gulf met defeat, when the house in committee of the whole voted to stand by the recommendation of the rivers and harbors committee in opposition to the project. The house completed seventytwo pages of the bill.

Leopold Has a Tumble. Brussells. Feb. 7. One of the royal carriages in which King Leopold was riding had a collision with an electric street car. His majesty was thrown violently to the floor to his vehicle. He sustained no injury, but the shoes was severe.

Trunks of a Princess Attached. Paris, Feb. 7. The trunks of Frincess Loiiise. the divorced wife of Prince Phillip of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. and eldest daughter of King Leopold of Belgium, have been attached, for $15,000, the amount of a jeweler's bill. Hepburn of Iowa Has a Cold. Washington, Feb. 7. Representative Hepburn, of Iowa, chairman of the house committee on interstate and foreign commerce, is confined -to his home by a severe cold, and has not been to the Caxitol for two dajs.

Contractor Oliver, Who Wants to Dig the Panama Ditch, Will Ho Told Today. Washington, Feb. 7. By noon today William J. Oliver, Jr., of Knoxville, Tenn., who was the lowest bidder under the proposal for digging the Panama canal by contract, and who lias formed a company of contractors known as the Panama Construction company, will know when he may expect a final decision. Accompanied by his counsel, Judge Morgan F. O'Brien, of New York, Oliver called at the offices of the isthmian canal commission and submitted his bid in accordance with the requirements of the president, after having been given ten days' time in which to do so. The paper were found to be all right except in a few minor points. Later Oliver had an interview with Secretary Taft. who assured him that by noon today the department would be ready to tell him (Oliver) when to call again.

Our Next Rig Battleship. Washington, Feb. 7. Senator Halo presented to the senate the detailed plans for the big battleship which it is proposed shall be built as the equal of any fighting vessel now afloat or planned. The ship is to be 51S.75 feet long, S5.ofeet beam and 29.5 feet draft. Her main battery will consist of ten 12-Inch and fourteen 5-inch guns, and she will have submerged torpedo tubes.

To Manage the Peace Fund. Vashington, Feb. 7. Senator Daniel has introduced a bill "to establish the foundation for the promotion of industrial peace," the purpose of the organization being to receive the Nobel peace prize awarded to President Roosevelt and put it to the use to which -he has devoted It Industrial peace. Farmers Co-Operative Insurance. Madison, Wis., Feb. 7. The ninth biennial convention of Wisconsin Farmers' Co-Operative Insurance companies is in session here. Reports showed 210 companies in the state, with 109,540 farmers insured. Business done last year amounted to $72,420,403. They'll Re Fighting Again Soon. San Salvador, Feb. 7. Diplomatic relations between Nicaragua and Honduras have been broken off as a result of the trouble which has arisen between the two countries owing to the recent invasion of Nicaraguan territory bv Honduran soldiers.

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RIJPOHT OF TIIK CONDITION OP CITIZENS GERMAN NATIONAL BANK AT HAMMOND, In (he State of Indiana, at the Clone of Iiaalnena, Jan. -G, 1907. RESOURCES Loans and discounts J232.528.31 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured 401.94 U. S. bonds to secure circulation 28,000.00 Premiums on TT. S. bonds...; 958.75 Bonds, securities, etc 1,852.91 Banking house, furniture and fixtures 1,513.80 Due from state banks and bankers 1,635.20 Due from approved reserve agents 85,626.04 Checks and other cash items 429.50 Notes of other national banks 2,500.00 Fractional paper currency, nickels and cents 78.36 Specie $10,217.00 Legal-tender notes 2,500.00 12,717.00 Redemption fund with U. S. treasurer (5 per cent of circulation) 1,300.00

TOTAL J367.551.81 LIABILITIES: Capital stock paid In J100.000.00 Surplus fund 4,000.00 Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes paid 1,003.33 National bank notes outstanding 26,000.00 Individual deposits subject to check 150,178.82 Demand certificates of deposit 2,028.15 Time certificates of deposit 84,340.51 Certified checks 1.00

TOTAL J367.551.81 STATE OF INDIANA, COUNTY OF LAKE, es: I, Geo. M. Eder, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear thai the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. GEO. II. EDER, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 29th day of January, 1907. J. K. STINSON, Notary rubllo. CORRECT Attest: C. C. SMITH, E. S. EMERINE. J. J. RUFF, Directors.

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