Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 24, Hammond, Lake County, 16 July 1907 — Page 1

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IEJQBQES The Police Begin Crusade Against Knights of the Railroad Ties.

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Pete Silas, Who Vainly Loved Pretty Waitress, in Straight Jacket.

SENT 10 LOGANSPORT Greek Eoot Black Whose Stand Was at Hofcman and Sibley Streets, Now a Maniac. Pete Silas, tho young Greek who formerly conducted a bootblack stand on Sibley and Hohman street and who pot Into notoriety last spring through his unusual courtship of a waitress In the Monon restaurant, has experienced a pitiful end to his romance. Instead of being ensconced in a cozy cottage and receiving tlio tender attentions of a gentle wife, he is now a raving maniac in the state insane asylum at Logansport. whither he was taken this .morning from the poor farm at Crown Point. The little Greek is believed to bo incurable. Considering his humble calling he is well Used in this world's goods, being worth between $3,000 and $4,000, which he has on deposit In a local bank. When I'ete was first taken to the poor farm for treatment it was thought that the outdoor life he would lead at that institution would soon restore hfm to health, both of mind and body. Ho was a quiet patient and Ills friends had great hopes of his recovery. Of late, however, he has shown signs of violence and it was finally found recessary to confine him In a straight jacket lest ho do himself or some of the other Inmates harm. Mill l.oven the Woman. The diminutive Greek still raves about the woman he loves and it is his unrequited passion that Is believed to be the main causo of his Insanity. The "kidding" he received at the hands of a number of practical jokers who told hlm'how to fro about it to secure the hand and heart of the waitress, Is also thought to have had something to do with his present mental state, The-jokers had framed it up for Pete, la a "burst of confidence he had told one of them of his desire to marry the pretty waitress. The jokers got together and outlined a plan of cam paign for Pete. He was to hire a carriage and hie himself to the fair one's door and there present himself before the object of his affections, armed with a bouquet ami a ring. This he was given to understand was the method of procedure practiced In America by lovelorn swains. The fair one would then fall into her lovers arms. I'ete carried the program out to the letter, but as it was the lady's first intimation that Peto had matrimonial designs upon her, she naturally shied when he called in his best clothes and a carriage, with a huge bouquet in his hand, and confided to her the object of his visit. It was a terrible blow to Pete's love and to his pride to be thus turned down, and the smart was aggravated by the fact that the story of his humiliation was spread broadcast and everybody he met took occasion to remind him of the matter. Of course, nobody ha. I any idea the little bootblack would take it to heart as he did. Hut that Is the way these little jokes sometimes turn out. PERSISTENT BURGLAR GETSJS REWARD After Four Attempts Gumshoe Artist Lands on Mrs. Yarck's Pile. Mrs. J. Yarck of 343 Douglas street In West Hammond had an experience with about as persistent burglars as ever wore gum shoes. Four times within two months they have attempted to enter her house and the last time they wore successful. Monday about 3 o'clock in the morning, Mrs. Yarck thought she heard the wind blowing through the house and got up to close ttio windows. Si-.o went back to bid and did not arouse her husband. In tho morning when she arose she was surprised to find the contents of the bureau drawer on the floor and a hasty Investigation revealed the fact that $3 in cash which she had there had been stolen. Her husband's trousers, in which there was his watch and some money, had not been touched, and Mrs. Yarck is of the opinion that the noise she heard was made by the burglars and that when she got up to close the windows they were frightened away. Entrance to the house was gained through a pantry window and the exit was made through the basement door, which was found open, although Mrs. Yarck locked it the night before. Mrs. Yarck says she cannot understand how it happens that she has been picked out as the victim of the robbers so many times during the past few months, and hereafter it may go rather hard with any one who attempts to gain an entrance to the house.

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While Seekers After Work Are Kindly Dealt With, Impostors Get Frozen Fa."4V Notice has gone out from the headquarters of the Hobo Journeymen's union, formerly very fstrong in Hammond, to steer clear and give this burg a wide berth. The police have started a crusade against the cripple that is not, the deaf and dumb man that can hear and speak, and the bachelor who has a sick wife and family to support and can't get work because he won't look for it. Not only these people will be Taken care of, but all the vags found along the railroads will be sent to Crown Point and given enough work to keep them busy all summer. Yesterday was a busy day for the Knights of the Road, and one of them who gave his name as Edward Wood, with no visible home or visible means of support, pleaded guilty to being a vag before Judge McMahon and was lined $11. Being unable to pay, he will work out the kinks in his bones at Carter's villa at Crown Point. Four men were given sleeping quarters at the police station last night, but they were not vagrants, but unfortunates seeking work. Two were young fellows trying to get as many miles as they could between themselves and the metropolis of Chicago, and two were doing their best to get to that burg t get a job. "Put Me Off at Buffalo." Harold Costine, 15 years of age, 539 Eagle street, Buffalo, N. Y., and his chum, W. J. Winkler, 17 years of age, 110 South Division street, the same city, thought several weeks ago that they could make a fortune la a- few minutes in Chicago, but they don't think so now. They .shipped with, a number of other fellows on a contract job in Porktown and they had not been in the big olty but a short while when they wished themselves back in the pretty New Y'ork city. They had no money for railroad fares, so they tried to make it by hoofing it over the railroad ties. They arrived in Hammond last night foot-sore and hungry and they applied at the police station. They were fed and given a place to sleep, and this morning tried to hunt up some work to earn enough money to pay their fare the rest of the way. Chicago For These. Pete Trowhowiek and George Chatnare were just the opposite of the two other boys who occupied the same beds with them. Pete came all the way from Monessa, Pa., and George came along from Clinton, La., because work was very slack in both places. They heard of tho many good jobs waiting for good men in Chicago and so it was over the road for them. Although they had but a short distance to go, they were compelled to make a stop-over in Hammond, and rather than be taken for hobos they sought the police station at once. They were sent on their way this morning, and it is hoped that they will lind their golden goal all that they think it may be. But the vags, they will not be treated so leniently, and they will feel the full force of the justice in Hammond. No fairy tales will go as to Intentions, and they will have to show Chief Rimbaeh the broken legs and arms. Hereafter they will stick to the freight cars when they pass through Hammond. MONON RAILROAD IN TEST CASE FOR BREAKING RULES. UxchiinRe Mileage for Advertising la Munaey'n Mnjsualue and District Attorney Udwurd W. Siius Taken Action. The right of a railroad company under the new rate law to pay transportation for advertising is to be brought to a test in the Uni.tcd States courts in Chicago. The Monon railroad company, which was the first railroad in the United States to violate the rule of the interstate commerce commission against issuing railroad tickets for advertising, is made defendant in the suit now pending. Dis trict Attorney Ldward v . Mms having filed in that court a suit to restrain the railroad company from carrying out the provisions of a contract it has made with the Frank A. Munsey Publishing company of New York. The affidavit charges that the con tract entered Into provides that in exchange for a page of advertising in the magazine $500 worth of transportation will be given, and that tickets worth $145 were issued by April 3 last, while only $123 worth of advertising had been done up to that time. The case will attract wide spread attention. ODD FELLOWS CONVENE AUG. 17. The people of Lowell are looking forward with a great deal of pleasant anticipation to the f orth-comlr.g convention of Lake county Odd Fellows. This will take place August 17 instead of Aug-ust 16 as before stated.

TYPHOID EPIDEMIC IKSJHE CITY Five Cases Reported on Conkey Avenue Within Two Blocks. An epidemic of typhoid fever has broken out on Conkey avenue and no less than five cases have been reported in families living within two blocks of. each- otht r. Thre. " of -'theaiYents" are in a serious condition while two are well on the way to recovery. The worst cases are those of Mrs. Albert Kline who has been down with the disease for some time. In the Lakloski family a young boy is very seriously ill while the daughter and the little grandson who stays there have taken sick and it is probable that their sickness will develop into typhoid. It Is thought that most of the trouble is caused by a number of sloughs in the vicinity which are throwing off hundreds of germs at this time of the year. Many of the little boys and girls are in the habit of wading in them thus exposing themselves tq the danger. Many of those who have sickness in the house are complaining of the unbearable noise which the new street car which has just been installed in the service on the Standard Steel and East Chicago run. The trucks being new it makes a grinding ear-splitting noise as it passes down the street. This will undoubtedly wear off in time, Dut at present it causes great annoyance to those who wish to have it quiet for the sake of the sick ones. The eight year old child of Phillip Breillatt of 402 Conkey avenue lies at the point of death suffering with brain fever and the noise of the car is most agonizing to the little fellow. Residents in the neighborhood who are being kept awake nights would be patient for a few weeks, until the trouble is rectified, were it not for the large number that have recently been taken sick. ELARORATE PLANS TO STEAL EMPTY CASE Two Hammond Lads Carry Empty Beer Case From West Hammond. Harry Freyman, IS . years of age, living at 53S Johnson street, and Leslie Vaughn, coveted a case of wet goods which they saw standing nicely packed in the rear of a saloon in West Hammond, and late last night they lifted the case and proceeded to get over the State Line as fast as they tould. Alas for their get-away, it was bad from the start and they were seen about 12:30 this morning hiking along in Hammond with the goods between them, by Officers Eisner and Whitaker. The chase was short, as the officer's legs were the longest and with their illgotten goods they were taken to the station house. There they were put in a cell for the night, and in the morning the officers opened the case and found that It contained empties. They did not know whether the Joke was on them or the boys, but they charged them with bringing stolen goods into the state of Indiana. Judge McMahon took the case under advisement and let the. boys go with a talkins to.

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OODS Desperate Negro Murderer Successfully Eludes the Police. POSSE Oil TRAIL Dclton Still Hangs Around Gary, Swearing to Kill Woman Lover and Her Friend. The police of Gary and East Chicago, are hunting the plains between Gary and Hammond for a desperate armed man, who will shoot at the slightest provocation. Somewhere between the two places, hiding in the underbrush, the negro, Tom Dolton, one of the most notorious men the police of this section ever had to deal with, Is keeping under cover. All night long the search was kept up in the darkness, but little could be done until daylight broke this morning. Traces of the two fugitives were found, and both men were seen by persons at various points, but in all cases, the people who caught a glimpse of the men, waited for nothing more and took off in another direction. The negro is wanted for shooting Calhoun Wallace, known as "the little fellow," a negro companion, over a woman, and the fugitive swears that it will not be the only murder he is wanted for, as he will "get to" the woman in the case, and a negro known as "the big fellow," who interfered with him. The desperado is known by the name of Tom Dolton, and has the reputation of being a thorough scamp. He holds life at a very small premium and uses a gun very freely. He is said to have other crimes on his record and the police will take no chance with him when they run across him. Keeps His Grudge. After the crime, in which he shot one man and fired several shots at another. In the negro camps at Gary, yesterday, the culprit was supposed to have fled to Chicago, but it was found that he had no such intent. The man had a grudge to work out and he was bound that he would have the lives of the woman who spurned him and the other man who thwarted him in his efforts to kill his rival. He ran into the dense woods nearby and is now hiding and awaiting a chance to complete his vengeance. Although the police of Gary were searching all day for him, he returned to the negro camps early this morn ing and broke into a house nearby where he stole provision enough to last hira for some time. He also tried to find out where the woman was hiding and where the big fellow was camping out with a razor and a gun reaJy for action. He told several negroes that he was not going to leave the territory until he got the man and woman he was looking for and that he would kill anybody who tried to interfere with him. He said that he did not care about the police and would shoot them If they got in his way. He went back to his lair, and the police hearing that he had returned once more, went through the camps. They have taken up the search again this morning and will shoot the negro If they can get him no other way. The dime la your pocket la not of aa much valoe aa the dollar that can j be aecured through advertising.

Callahan in St. Paul Pioneer Press.

BEGINS CAREER OF GRIME HERE Frank Grvniewies Alias Reed Found Bank Checks Forged Others Names. Reed, tne rorger arrested at anatab. last week, as was fully told by The Times, has confessed of his wrong doing. In speaking, of , the .young fel- t low's case, the LaPorte Herald said: Reed broke down in his cell last night and then unbosomed himself. I He admitted his identity and said that his parents lived near the county farm

In Porter county. He claims to be but Hammond who did not expect the gov17 years old but he looks older. He ernor to take any action until the new

said that about a week ago he was walking along the street in Valparaiso when he found some small checks which appeared to be all right. He put them in his pocket and thought no more of them until the next day when he happened to be in HammondHe neded some money he said, and so he thought he would try to pass one of the checks. He stepped into a bank and the cashier handed over the money. It was $75. That appeared so easy, and so he tried another at Hobart the next day. It was for $S5. He had some trouble trying to convince the banker that he was the right party, but he succeeded and all went well. Then he went to East Chicago, cashed another there and then dropped into a "Whiting bank, where he secured $85 more. He dldn t have a cent when ar rested and explained this by saying that he had lost all the money gambl ing. He admitted that he had gambled more or less for several years. Word was sent to his father, but he has not been heard from. The lad's correct name is Frank Gryniewicz, but he has gone under the name of Reed most of the time TEAMSTER M'COy REFUSED PAROLE Ex-Rensselaer Banker Must 1 Serve Maximum Term Before Released. Michigan City, Ind., July 16. Thomas J. McCoy, the Rensselaer bank wrecker, convicted of embezzlement and serving his time at Michigan City, has been refused a parole by the board, the case ! being postponed indefinitely. His prison record is perfect, but It is Bald the board felt that he should not be released until the maximum sentence of three years had expired, less time gained by good behavior. His eon, now In business In Chicago, says his father will be released early in August. McCoy is now employed on the prison farm as a teamster. He has entirely regained his health, and his constitution is robust. He works under Guard Armstrong, formerly superintendent of the McCoy farm. This farm, which consists of 3,600 acres, is now advertised to be sold at sheriffs sale to satisfy claims aggregating over $S5,000. Shortly before, the bank closed Its doors Alfred McCoy deeded the farm to his daughter, Mrs. Mattie A. Reinhart of Queen City, Mo., and she placed the mortgages on the farm, as she as serts, in an attempt to keep the bank from failing. Her father is now making his home with his daughter. He is said to be in feeble health.

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ONLY 10 CANDIDATES Choice Rested Between Lucky Bowers. Politics Virgil S. Reiter was today appointed by Governor Hanly as judge of the Lake Superior Court at Hammond. Mr. Reiter was called to Indianapolis. Ind., last night. The greatest secrecy was thrown around his leaving and his stenographer was authorized to inform all enquirers that she thought he had gone to Rochester, Ind A Lake County Times reporter, how ever, saw Mr. Reiter leave the house, grip In hand, and noticed that he had just about time to catch the 9:50 Monon. Tho wires between Hammond and Indianapolis were then kept busy for awhile and today at noon the word came from Indianapolis that Virgil S Reiter had received the much coveted appointment There were but two real candidates in the field. One was Referee in Bankluptcy John O. Bowers, and the otner was Virgil S. Reiter. There were other names mentioned, of course, but it was apparent to all who had studied the situation that one or another of the above mentioned attorneys would receive the appointment Utile Politics la Appointment. It was thought that there would be a great deal of politics mixed up in the matter, but there was probably less than appeared on the surface. Both Bowers and Reiter had circulated petitions among the attorneys of the county Virgil S. Reiter is one of the oldest lawyers in the city and has lived in the county all his life. His father was one-of the- well known residents of this locality and Mr. Reiter has been considered one of the best attorneys in Hammond. The news of the appointment will come as a surprise to the people of law goes into effect Aug. 1. Some even expected the name of the appointee to be withheld until a week or so before the opening of the con tlnuous court. Mr. Reiter's appoint ment will be the most popular act of Governor Hardy's since he became governor. Hnnimond Well I'leaned. That Mr. Reiter's appointment wMll meet with the approval of a majority of the Hammond attorneys is certain. His petition was signed by a majority of them and it is conceded by all that Mr. Reiter will make an ideal judge. Mr. Reiter's wife and family are now at their summer home at Pontiac, Mich., nnrl will rioiihtlfss bf nnnriscil of his ointment today. The position pays $3,000 salary a year and the Hammond court is one of the most important in this section. Attorney, now Judge Reiter, will not return to this city from Indianapolis until tomorrow morning when he will be congratulated by the many friends who have encouraged him to become a candidate arid then have helped him to win th, honor. It Is very likely he will be tendered a banquet oy tne oar or tne county before he assumes the duties of his new office. The attorneys of Hammond are proud of their success in securing the continuous court for this city and they will be equally proud of their new judge. M1LY AWJ THIEF LOOTS HOUSE Crook Breaks Into Home of Thomas Krusheau and Steals Jewelry. While the family was away on a shopping tour, the house of Thomas Krusheau at 708 Cameron street, was broken into by thieves yesterday afternoon and jewelry valued at about $12 was stolen. Mrs. Krusheau left the house shortly after 2 o'clock, and when she returned several hours later It was found that tho house had been burglarized. Everything was in a topsy turvy condition, chairs upset, bureau drawers ransacked and matresses overturned in hopes that they would conceal a hidden treasure. Entrance had been gained by cutting through a screen on a back window. Among the articles stolen were: A pair of ear rings, baby ring, pin set with stones, and a revolver. It is thought that one of the hangers on of the circus was responsible for the theft. Many such people follow In the wake of a circus and while people are attending a show they attend to their homes.

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HAMED III THE FIELD Appointee and John 0. Not Considered. BOARDER; I REPENTS Hardworking Hammond Woman Hooks up With Drunken No-Account FORGUESJI OFTEil After Long Suffering She Finally Complains to the Police Who Promise Aid. A poor hard working little womafl living at 282 Conkey avenue, tearfully notified the police that her husband M. J. Smith had again deserted hw, and had taken with him all her savings of many .weeks of harjl wo-k. Night after night Mrs. Smith has endured; the. insults and overbearing language of her drunken Spouse and has sever murmered In complaint. Several times he has deserted her and spent in carousing all that she had been able to save, but now she has reached the limit of endurance and intends to avail herself of every means and method to bring him to Justice. Three years ago Smith came to tha residence of this woman who was engaged then, as she Is at present, in keeping boarders to support herself and her two small children. He represented himself to be a hard working. Industrious man and sought a place to board and room. This was provided for him and It was not long after that those living at the house became awaro of the fact that the relations of Mr. Smith and the house-keeper were more' cordial than between any of the others and it was not long before their coming wedding was announced. For a few weeks while Smith was employed at the W. B. Conkey plant, all went well. Then he lost his job because of his irregularity in working and he made no effort to secure another situation. In the meantime Mrs. Smith bad one more to support than formerly. Where she had looked forward to a few years of pleasure and enjoyment after a life of hard work she was now compelled to struggle harder than ever. He spent her money without regard to her poverty and tha difficulty with which it was earned. Stake II Im to Saloon. About six months ago Smith obtain ed $100 from his wife with which to start in the saloon business on. the corner or Klmbach, avenue, ana tha State Line After selling all of his stock, which he did not drink himself, he went to California without previously informing his wife of his intention. It was not long before he came back again, however, having spent every cent in his possession. Mrs. Smith again sheltered him without a remonstrance and supported him while he loafed and drank up her savings. Not satisfied with this life he secured, money from her and went to Cleveland, O., and secured a position in the Savage company printing offices, but in a short time he was discharged and returned to his poor wife who had been rejoicing in the fact that she had gotten him off her hands. He re mained here for about two months when he decided that the time was ripe for another adventure and finding that it was impossible to secure more money from Mrs. Smith deliberately stole $75 from her trunk in the attic while, she was visiting a neighbor, and disappeared. The woman notified the police at once and they will lend her all possible aid In bringing Smith to justice. In the meantime she Is keeping up her game stiuggle but gays she is through wilB her good-for-'-.' tr.ing husband. This Is both Mr. and Mrs. Smith's second adventure in the matrimonial field. Smith's first wlf? is living la Blue Island and it is said that he has visited her several times since he was divorced and married for the second time. j WEATHER FORECAST. I Shower tonljiht Wednesday j 1 fair) moderate temperature. I

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