Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 3, Hammond, Lake County, 20 June 1907 — Page 3

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Thursday. June 20, 1007.

THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES. x'AGE THREE.

Graduation Specials

LJoy and Girls Watches unci Ghtilns Lockuts

Charms, Bracelets Brooches and Stick

Fins

The Boys find Girls these most If they

will appreciate are the

Bastar & McGarry Quality 17S South Moh man Street, HAMMOND

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By Louis Tracy, Author of "Wings of the Morning. "The Pillar of Light." Etc.

If You are Striving to Save Money and 1 sbnld oiTrr to Rive one dollar for every dollar yo a ve wouldn't you llntraf If I should prove to you that I will actually do thl woulda't you be Interested f Could the bunkn make you au-h an OI'FEHI If you bay it lot in our aubdlvlslon on payments which amounts to 9100 each year, and, If the lot which you buy Increases la value at rate of 9100 each year while you are paying for It, Isn't this really giving you one dollar for every dollar you savef Isn't Itf If any reasonably Intelligent person, while standing; upon our property, cannot see that each lot of ours will lacrease In value faster than we require him to pay for It WE AVO.VT ASK HIM TO BIT! Our Subdivision is less than 1000 feet from the Hammond Court House.

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Sewers, Sidewalks, Gas and all Improvements going In now. Choice 30 foot building lots at $400 and upward. Money loaned to build. HOMES FOR SALE. We will show you our property in ten minutes. E. A. IQNKADE, KER 110 First National Bank Bldg. HAMMOND.

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(Continued from yesterday.) With a cunning that amounted to genius, the boy placed the large, light portmanteau and the two small, heavy ones on the roof of the vehicle, where the driver did not notice the least peculiarity in their weight.

The two large, heavy bags he man-

aped to lift Into the interior, one of

them needing all his resources to carry

It from the shop door to the cab. Were he not fresh and untired he could not

have done It. As it was, the effort was

a splendid success.

The cabman knew little and O'Brien

less of the tremendous avoirdupois of

this innocent looking baggage. A long ;

suffering horse may have had his pri- j vate views, but he did not express j them.

Saying goodby to the pensioner In

the shop, Philip took good care that

none overheard his direction to the

driver. In about three-quarters of an

hour he lumbered into Charing Cross station without a soul in the East End being aware of his destination. "Where to, sir?" asked a porter who

opened the door for him.

"I only want these bags to be taken to the luggage room," said Philip. "You had better get some one to help you with these two. They are very heavy. They contain specimens of Iron ore." The man took a pull at the solid one. "By gum," he grinned, "you're right! That would surprise anybody who tried to pick It up and run away with it." "Rather," agreed Fhilip. "T. am glad to say it is not going very far, only to a laboratory for analysis." lie saw his belongings wheeled away on a barrow before he paid the cabman liberally. He only gave the porter sixpence. The man believed that Philip was a clerk in charge of the minerals.

He was grateful for even so small a sum. On leaving the station, with the receipt for his luggage in his pocket, Thilip saw the four wheeler turning into the Strand on its way back to Fenchurch street. He smiled. The tie between east and west was severed. No matter what else might happen to it, his meteor had left Johnson's Mews forever. It was now a few minutes past 9. but he still had a good deal to do before he presented himself at Isaacstein's at 11. It was necessary to change his skin once more before the metamorphosis he contemplated was complete. He was acquainted with a large outfitting emporium in Eudgate Hill which exactly suited his requirements, so he rode thither on a 'bus. Passing Somerset House, he recalled

i wealthy enough to quickly decide that 1 point. He entered the Hatton Garden office ; as the clocks struck the hour. Some boys of his age might have exj perienctd a malicious delight when the I youth ou guard bounced up wltn a

smirk and a ready: "Yessir. Vat iss it, sir?" Not so Philip. He simply asked for Mr. Isaaestein, but he certainly could not help smiling at the expression of utter amazement when his identity dawned on his hearer. The "Yessir, vil you blease valk in," was very faint, though. The office boy ushered him upstairs as one in a dream, for he had been warned to expect Philip, a Philip ia rags, not a smart young gentiemau like a bank clerk. Isaaestein on this occasion looked and acted the sound man of business he really was. He awaited Philip in his private office. He seemed to be pleased by the change effected in the boy's outward appearance. There was less of burlesque, less outrage to his feelings, in

discussing big sums of money with a

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person properly attired than with one who wore the garments of a tramp. "Good morning," he said pleasantly. "You are punctual, I am glad to see. Have you been to Somerset House?" "No," said Philip. "Why not? If you are going to control a big capital, you must learn business habits or you will lose It, no matter how large it may be." "Would Somerset House compel you to pay me, Mr. Isaaestein?" "Not exactly, but the stamping of important documents is a means toward an end I assure you." "I will see to it, but I wanted primarily to be certain of one of two things first, will you pay the 5,000 as promised; second, will you give me a fresh purchase note for my diamonds which will not indicate so definitely that I am the boy concerning whom there has been so much needless publicity during the last few days?" It was of no avail for Isaaestein to bandy words with Philip. A boy of fifteen who casually introduced such

a word as "primarily" into a sentence and gave a shrewd thrust about "needless publicity" to the person responsible for it was not to be browbeaten even In business affairs. The man whipped out a check book. "Am I to make out a check for 3,000 to 'Philip?'" he asked. "No; to Thilip Anson, please." "Thank you. And now, shall I put any address on tho contract note which I will hand you?" "The Pall Mall hotel." Isaaestein with difficulty choked back

a comment. The Pall Mall hotel was the most expensive establishment in London. He tossed the check and another document across the table. "There you are," he said. "Come with me to my bank. You will excuse

the hurry. I have a lot to do before I leave for Amsterdam tonight." Thilip saw that the acknowledgment of his diamonds appeared to be In proper form. "There is no need at this moment to explain to the bank manager that I am the hero of the police court affair?" he said. "None whatever. I am lending you the money, and will be paying you a good deal more very soon. That will be sufficient. He may draw his own conclusions, of course." Thilip was now looking at the check. "Why do you put 'account payee' between these two strokes?" he said. The man explained, and even found

time to show him how to cross and indorse such important slips of paper. Then they walked to the bank, a few doors away. The elderly manager was obviously surprised by the size of the check and the youth of the "payee." "Oh, this Is nothing, a mere flea bite," said Isaaestein. "In a few days he will have tefi times the amount to his credit." "Dear me. Are you realizing property on his behalf?" "Yes." "Well, Mr. Anson," said the manager pleasantly.. "I hope you will tako

care of your money. "I want you to do that," smiled Philip, who was slightly nonplused by the prefix to his name, heard by him for the first time. "Oh. if you leave It with me it will be quite safe." "I cannot leave all, but certainly I will not spend 3.000 in a week. I mean to buy some property, though, and can I have a hundred now?" "By all means." Philip wrote his first check and re-

reived twenty crisp five pound notes, j

lsaacste:n stood by, smiling grimiy. He had not yet got over the farcical

side of this extraordmarv occurrence.

serve your purpose admirably none better ia the city of London," replied the banker. Isaaestein placed both feet together,

and his head sank between his shoul- j ders. He again reminded Philip of a j top. The boy fancied that iu a second i or two he would begin to spin and ' pur. The bank manager's statement ! flattered the little man. It was the I sort of thing he understood. Philip privately resolved t. make this human top wabble when alone with him in the street again. "One more question, and I have end- i ed," he said. "Where is the best place to store some valuables?" "It all depends on their nature. What are they plate. Jewels, paper?" The man's ears were alert now, and the Ijov smiled faintly. "Oh," he explained, "I have a very large quantity of rich ore which I wish to lodge in some place where it will te secure and yet easy of access." "I would recommend you to rent a strong room in the safe deposit across the street. There you have absolute security and quick access during business hours." Philip expressed his thanks and quitted the bank with his agent. In the middle of Holboru, in the midst of the jostling, hurrying occupants of one of the busiest thoroughfares in London, he pulled the giant diamond out of his pocket and suddenly held it under Isaacstein's nose. "I told you I had them as big as hen's eggs," he cried. "What do you think of this one?" Isaaestein glanced at it for one fascinated second. Then he looked around with the stealthy air of a man who fears lost he may be detected in the commission of a terrible crime. "Are you mad?" he whispered. "No, not mad," answered Philln

coolly as he pocketed the gem. "I only wanted you ro wabble." "You wanted me to wabble!" "Yes. You look so like a big top at times. When do we meet again, Mr. Isaaestein?" "You are not going away by yourself with that stone in your pocket?" "Why not! It attracted no special notice from the people as I came here. Nobody can smell it. It won't explode or burn a hole in my clothes. It Is

quite safe, I assure you." "But let me take it to Amsterdam. Boy! boy! It must weigh four hundred carats!" "Enough of business for today. I have a lot of things to attend to. Shall we say Tuesday?" "No; Wednesday at 11. One word. Let me put it in my safe." "Goodby." Philip hailed a hansom and drove off to Ludgate Hill, smiling graciously at Isaaestein as he whirled away. The man swayed gently through the crowd until he reached the office, when he dropped limply into his chair.

Then he shouted for his confidential clerk. "Samuel," he murmured, "take charge, please. I'm going home. I want to rest before I start for Harwich. And, Samuel!" "Yes, sir." "While I am away j-ou might order another scares. In future we will sell diamonds by the pound, like potatoes."

THE HAMMOND DISTILLING OO. DAILY CAPACITY 25,000 GALLONS.

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Old Reliable

Specialist5

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been fittingly given DR. RUCKEL

IN'o left tliun 20 Nocallcd peelnllti lirivo como and gone Mince lie loettteii here, about lO yeurs ugo, after n wide experience In other cities. IIK HAS STOOD TUB TKST. After treating- more than 6,000 people in and about Smith CMoapo. without a failure to accomplish all promised them In every Instance where they followed his Instructions. We will now listen to what the .Doctor has to say on the subject. SIX THOVSAM) SICK TUKATKU. I have treated more than C.000 sick people In and about South Chicago and made many cures among- thoso classed as incurables. No disease too slight or too severe to command my careful attention. WHAT I TREAT. I treat most diseases where the patient is ahla to cull at mv otllce and can

sometimes make special arrangement to call on those who are not able to come to nie. STOMACH THOVm.KS. If you feel depressed after meals, with a bloated condition of the stomach and bowels, with belching of gas, I can live you prompt relief and a thorough cure. TIltKn FEKI.IXCi.

I find so many people who complain of beinp tired from every little exertion, or they are more tired in the mornlnc than after a duv's work. Many

of these do not sleep well, but are continually disturbed by dreams. 1 c.n

always help those cases promptly and cure them in a short time.

DISEASES OK WOMEN.

No other class of diseases are so badly treated as are the diseases of woman.

I nave given many years of careful attention to thia subject and have proven remedies that cure quickly. Call in and ask as many questions as you wish. I will answer them and guarantee all I promise. No charts for advice.

DISEASES OK MEN. I have studied the subject carefully and made the discovery of rome very important remedies in recent years, which enables me to perform perfect cures in less than one-fourth the time formerly required. You will notice the Improvement in a few hours after beginning treatment. Call in and talk over your troubles with me. I will explain Juut what can be done for you and what the cost of a cure will bo. 1 guarantee all I promise. No charge for advice. CONSTIPATION' AND PILES. I treat successfully all cases of constipation and piles. KIDNEY DISEASES. If you have any difficulty with your kidneys or bladder, call and get my opinion. I1I.OOD POISON. I treat blood poison with marked success. rIvo prompt relief and guarantee a cure In every case where instructions are followed. WEAK AND FAILING MEMORY. I treat weak and failing memory and nervousness in both men and women and give prompt rel.f Irom the distressing malady. COST Or Cl'KK. I make no charge for telling you Just what It will cost to cure you.

ONE CALL WILL CI' HE. In many cases a singrle prescription la all that Is needed to cure; in others, considerable time and medicines are required. LEGAL WRITTEN CONTRACT. If you so desire I will give you a written contract to cure you for a specified price, which we may agree upon. CHARGES REASON A RLE. You will find my charges reasonable. I don't believe In taking advantage of people, who need my services, by charging enormous fees only because I hold within my grasp the remedy that will cure them. DON'T DELAY. Don't delay, for the longer a disease runs the harder It !s to cure. If vou follow my advice you will not be disappointed in any promise I make you. I mean every word of this advertisement and wi!l stand by It. Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m; 1:30 to 6. and 7 to 8:30 p. in. No Sunday Hours. No Cbarse fur Advice.

O'Brien's shnp was scarcely open before Pliilip uas there.

Isaacstein's remark about getting his letter "stamped." He did not know what stamping meant in a legral sense, but he gassed that it implied the affixing of a seal of some sort. There was no need to hurry over it, he thought. At 11 o'clock Isaaestein would either keep his word about the C.CH0 or endeavor to wriggle out of the compact. In either event Philip had already determined to consult Mr. Abingdon. He had now in his pocket about 3S. Half an hour later he was wearing a new tweed suit, new hat and new boots. He had acquired a stock of linen and underclothing, an umbrella and an overcoat. Some of these articles, together with his discarded clothes, were packed in two new leather portmanteaus, on which his Initials would be painted by noon, whoa he would call for them.

He paid 20 for the lot. and the man ; and he was woruiering wiiat the ban

who waited on him tried m vain to j manager would have said could he but tempt him to spend more. Philip knew j see rhilp a3 he isaaestein, saw him exactly what he wanted. He adhered ; no ater than the previoils day. to his programme. He possessed suS-1 ..pv tbe wav sald pUiiip, whose

cient genuine luggage aua ciouiius heart was beating a little now. "sup

pose I wish to give a reference to any-

be presentable anywhere. He had enough money to maintain himself for weeks if necessary. For the rest, another couple of hours would place it beyond doubt whether he was a millionaire or not; for, if Isaaestein failed Lini, London was big enouga and

body, will you two gentlemen answer for me:" "The bank will always say whether or not your check will be hoaored to a

i stated amount. In other respects Mr. Isaaestein. who brought you here, will

CHATTEli XI.

FTEIt picking up his belongings

hi tue ouiiuier s, two smart Gladstone bags with "I". A." nicely painted on them, Philip

stopped his cab at Somerset House. He experienced no difficulty iu reaching the proper department for stamping documents, and thus giving them legal signiQcance. An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note and then looked at Phil

ip, evidently regarding him as a rela- j tive or youthful secretary of the i "Philip Auson, Esq., Pall Mall hotel," j whose name figured on the paper. j "I suppose you only want this to be indicated?" he said. "Yes," agreed rhilip, who had not the remotest idea what he meant. "Sixpence," was the curt rejoinder. Thilip thought he would be called on to pay many pounds some amount in the nature of a percentage of the sum named in the agreement. He produced the coin demanded and made no com

ment. With stamp or without, he knew that Isaaestein would go straight in this preliminary undertaking. A single glimpse of the monster diamond In his pocket had made that quite certain. For the rest he was rapidly making out a plan which should secure his interests effectually. He hoped before the day was out to have set on .foot arrangements which would free him from all anxiety. From Somerset nouse he drove to the Tall Mall hotel. A gigantic hall porter, looking like a youthful major general in undress uniform, received him with much ceremony and ushered him to the office, where an urbane clerk Instantly classed him as the avant courier of an American family. "I want a sitting room and bedroom en suite," said Philip. "One bedroom?" was the surprised query.

"Yes. "How many of you are there, then?" "I beg your pardon?" "Are you alone?"

"Yes." The clerk fumbled with the register. Precocious juveniles were not unknown to him, but a boy of Philip's type had not hitherto arisen over his horizon. "A sitting room and a bedroom en suite?" he replied. "Exactly." The clerk was disconcerted by rhllip's steady gaze. "On what floor?" he asked. "Really," said Philip, "I don't know. Suppose you tell me what accommodation you have. Then I will decide at once." (To be Continued.)

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