Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 81, Hammond, Lake County, 21 September 1907 — Page 1

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Eemodeled Home of Prosperous Bank Thronged With Visitors Who Re spond to Invitation to Inspect the Structure.

REST ROOM PROVES POPULAR WITH LADIES Vast Interior Adorned With Cut Flowers and Potted Plants Souvenirs Distributed Among the Guests by Small Boy and Girl Occasion Also Commemmorate Anniversary. The First National hank opened Its doors to the public this morning in a formal way and under circumstances .that made the occasion auspicious. Up to twelve o'clock hundreds of people of all walks of life had entered through the heavy mahogany and glass doors of the institution to make the Inspection to which they had been invited by the bank's management in the beginning of the week. Women, children, business men of this region, and out of town bankers were on hand to accept the Invitation an.l from its president A. M. Turner down to the office boy, everybody in the bank was all attention for the public, and through it ail, with the throng passing In and out, the business of the bank which was unusually heavy, progressed without a hitch showing - what the managemer.t had accomplished in a way of handling a large amount of business and caring for a large crowd of people. No where was there congestion. Mr. Turner Am Guide. . Mr. Turner himself conducted one party iiftrr another through the, spacious quarters explaining their uses as they progresed. lie took particular delight In showing to the visitors tho rooms that had been set aside for the special use of ladies and gentlemen. The ladies' room especially is a dainty apartment, one that promises to be a constant attraction. It is furnished richly and in excellent taste. Next to it is the lora which is set aside for the men and It Is furnished with equal taste. Souvenir's Distributed. Visitors entering the bank today were greeted by a small boy and girl, the latter, Mr. Turner's little daughter who supplied them with a small souvenir. Flowers and potted plants were on every side and arranged with taste, American beauty roses were everywhere. On the east end of the lobby that divides the business department from the rooms hung a horseshoe worked in carnations, daisies and sweet peas. Several large bouquets of gladlolas were placed on the different tables while fuchsias and geraniums looked out from little nooks. The larger plants including a number of spreading ferns stood on the floor along the walls. While the banking hours closed at one o'clock as is customary in Hammond on Saturdays the doors remained open and will remain so until nine o'clock this evening in order to accommodate every body who wishes to Inspect the bank. The First National bank also celebrates Its sixth anniversary this month under its present management. HORSE THIEVES ABROAD Police Busy Looking After This Form of PestGet One Suspect. Special to Lake County Times.) Whiting, Sept. 21. Special -Chief Lawler anil the local poilco were kept busy with horse thieves and suspected horse thlees last night, and the police of three cities were called into play. A dark brown mare was reported stolen by John Eliott of that cit;- and it was thought that the thief had gone in the direction of South Chicago. The police of that place and of Hammond were notified to be on the watch and the following description of the- outfit was furnished: color, dark brown; weight, 1.025; age, 12 years; white front feet and the buggy had red running gear. Early last night the chief received word from the police of East Chicago that a man riding a bay horse was on the way to Whiting, riding as if a troupe of cavalry were after him. The police went out to head off the man and sure enough he came along at a furimis cMp. He was rounded up and gave the name of Arthur Raught. He said that the horse was owned by J. G. Berry & Co., contractors of Hammond or Gibson, and that he was taking the animal to Chicago, where it had been sold to a laundry company. The police of Hammond tried to locate the corncompany but were unable to do so. Meanwhile Raught Is being held at the police station.

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to Gubernatorial Situation Keeps the Wise Ones Guessing Is In the Game, But How? IS HE PLAYING GOODWiNE'S CARDS, OR HIS OWN In Meantime, Former Attorney General W. L. Taylor's Formal Announcement That He is in Race to Stay, Settles Much Mooted Question Miss Stubbs for Statistician. Speell to Lake County Times.) Indianapolis, Sept. 21. What is the game that former Governor W. T. Durbln Is playing in the gubernatorial race? This question is now causing comment among the politicians who want to keep in touch with affairs. Is Durbin after the nomination again? If so, he will probably play his same old game remain very quietly in the background until the actual time comes then step into the nomination. That he is in the game is beyond question. It is known positively that Durbin is to be the manager of the Goodwine campaign. This has been rumored for several weeks, but direct confirmation was obtained today. So direct was the story that those most interested in it did not deny its authenticity. But is Durbin playing Goodwine's game, or Is he playing Durbin's game? The rumor has been that the former governor would like to take another turn at the executive office, an Dirbin Just smiles that Inscrutable, srr.ile when the matter is broachedttJ him. Pie preserves his old habit of keeping very quiet and playing away under, so no one really knows what he is playing for. Taylor Announcement Helps Some. Former Attorney General W. L. Taylor's formal announcement that he is in the race to stay settled another much mooted point. The friends of Congressman Watson have been trying to get Taylor to withdraw. It has been pointed out that the time of friendships lie very close in case of those two men, and the 'candidacy of each will weaken the other to a degree. But Taylor remained firm in his original intention. Rather than withdrew in Watson's favor, he is of the opinion that Watson should yield to him. He says that Watson told him that he (Watson) was not going to be a candidate some time ago, and it was on that promise that Taylor decided to get Into the race. That being the case, according to Taylor, he thinks that the request of Watson's friends comes with poor grace. In Lining I'p Marion County. Taylor is lining up Marion county. He is getting in touch with the local politicial leaders with the idea of binding to him in a way that they will stick. Yesterday afternoon he consulted with Mayor Bookwalter, presumably with the idea of keeping his hand on the situation. There seems to be little question but that he will do pretty well by his home county delegation. The impression that Miss Marry A. Stubbs. now chief of the bureau of statistics will be a candidate for the republican nomination for the place, is growing among those who are in closest touch with Miss Stubbs and her plans. She will not discuss the matter at all. and In every way Indicates that she is at least considering the possibility of such a candidacy. Personally Miss Stubbs is as charming a girl as one would meet in many a long day's journey. When she was appointed to fill out the unexpired term of her father, who died right after he had been elected the second time, there was general rejoicing. Miss Stul-bs was well known as a capable girl, and people generally were glad that she was given this appointment. Many of the influential politicians would not be averse to her candidaov. j Others think that she has had enough ! i recognition at the hands of the party, 1 I and that some of the men should be i j given an opportunity. PLENTY OF ICE FREE Special to Lake County Times.) Windsor Park, Sept. 21. While crossing the Illinois Central tracks at Windsor Park this morning one of the large ice wagons belonging to the White City Ice company broke down, allowing the ice to roll in all directions. To cap the climax the hordes became frightened and ran away. When the team was finally stopped by a policeman about all that was left of the wagon was the tongue and one of the front wheels. If yoar office rent la too hl&h, advertise "desk room to rent" and reduce It.

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i TO QUIET TITLE HOLDS A STORY Steel Car Company File Papers in Case, of Some ; Interest. - A suit to quiet title filed by the Standard Steel Car company against Mrs. Catherine Douglas of Monticello on August 2S, and which will be tried before Judge Reiter in the Superior court In the first week of October promises to be of more than usual interest. Mrs. Douglas who is in the county infirmary of White county, and insane, has set up a claim for one third of the real estate value now owned by the Standard Steel Car company located in this city and through her conservator, Edwin R. Douglas expects to carry the fight to a successful finish. While there is nothing in the papers asking for the quiet of title that would lead to an explanation to the wpman's rights there can be gathered a little history from old Hammond residents. It seems that about 40 years ago the land now owned by the Steel Car company was owned by one James Douglas whose wife was Insane at the time. Douglas sold the property for a nominal sum. The condition of the woman pre vented her from making a rational signature to the document but the husband's right to sell the property had never been questioned until the Steel company goi possession. The woman was placed in an asylum in Indianapolis where she recovered her reason temporarily and it was during these sane moments that she referred to her rights in Hammond. Later her mind failed her again and it was found necessary to remove her to the county infirmary near Monticello where she Is at present. Mrs. Douglas is an old woman now and also so poor that she is a county charge. Should her attorneys be able to substantiate her claims she ! would come in possession of considerable money, enough to keep her for the rest of her days. WKATHKH Generally fair to-' night nml Simdny; not much change lu temperulure. In today's Issue Is printed the closing chapter of "The Spoilers, which has proven Itself the most interesting story ever printed In this paper. The next serial, which vill start Monday, is to be by Fergus Hume. This is a late book nnd a popular one and everyone who reads it will be thrilled -with the excitement which its plot unfolds. Don't fall to read the opening chapters and you will be sure to read It all.

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FORGER Oi OF GANG? Police on Trail of Man Who Tried to Pass Bad Check Get Hunch. ...The reputation of .William Steiglitz o? 97"XIOhiran' street irrust have gone abroad amongst the residents of the underworld, as a man with a kind heart, for in the past year no less than ten unknown individuals have tried to get bad checks cashed at his store, with varying success. Yesterday a young can called at the store and after making a small purchase, handed Mr. Steiglltz a check for $40. The proprietor took one look at the check and with a smile, shook Ids head and told the man that it was poor paper. The man did not hesitate and at once left the store. The matter was reported to the police and Officer Hanlon was assigned to the case. The check was on the Commercial bank and was written with a pencil. The signature bore the name of Louis Norman and was made payable to Ralph Dean. Officer Hanlon traced the man towards Burnham but lost the trail in the woods. While looking for "Dean" he came across the Burnham officers looking for two men who were supposed to be foreigners and had left Burnham and started towards Ham mond. It is now thought that the three men might have been members of the same gang. "Deen is described as being about 30 years of age, five feet, ten inches in height and weighing about 160 pounds. GARY DENIES STEEL RUMOR. Rumors of a gathering of officials of -the United States Steel corporation for a general conference in Chicago Monday were denied late last night by E. H. Gary, who arrived at the Auditorium Annex in the morning with Mrs. Gary. The rumor was also denied by George W. Perkins, vice president of the New York Life Insurance company and partner of J. Pierpont Morgan, who reached the hotel from the West in the afternoon. IP

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Standard Steel Workman Fashions Implement of Torture With Which to Chastise Spouse Pours Water Over Month Old Baby.

Exhibiting a whip which resembled a Russian knout, and which she stated her husband had made for the purpose of beating her, Mrs. Frank Pavolach of the Stadnard Steel settlement, told a pathetic story to Judge McMahon this morning with the result that the woman's husband was locked up, charged with assault and battery. The whip was one of the worst instruments of torture that could have been made, and caused great indignation amongst those who saw the fiendish invention. To a stick two feet long, resembling a broom nanaie, was attacnea two I thongs of quarter-inch telegraph wire, it could be used as a lash. The ends of the wires were exposed so that if applied they would tear the flesh of the victim. Mrs. Pavolach stated that her hus-

palace at The Hague.

Triggs in New York Presa. . . ARE GHAFSIVAR1ED R II Jollification Under Misap prehension ; Puts Notion Into -Ysung Folks Head. ; A "shivaree" party assembled at the home of Albert Schwader, 239 Freeland avenue, West Hammond, last night on the rumor that Mr. Schwader and Miss Sylvia Pearl Button, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Button of Calumet Park, had been married at St. Joe on Sept. 2. After the racket had lasted for several minutes and the crowd were becoming Impatient for a treat, which generally takes the form of an order for a small keg. Mr. Schwader appeared on the porch and assured the thirsty crowd that he and Miss Button were not married. Before he returned to the house, however, he threw out the hint that they "might be" next day. How much the presence of the "shivaree" party acted as a stimulous to marriage, or hastened it. is not known. Neighbors say that it was not the intention of the couple to marry, at least not now, and the fact that the young people departed for Crown Point tnis morning and took out a license, wan received with acclaim and all assert that the charivari "is what did it." They returned on the 10 o'clock passenger and went to Mr. Schwader's homo. The rumor that started last night's fun came out this way. The mother of Mr. Schwader is an aged woman, incapacitated from doing house work Miss Button has been helping around the house, which gave rise to the belief that she was married to M Schwader. From this it was easy to j jump to the conclusion ihat she mar ried Mr. Schwader when she ml he were absent at the same time recently rumor declaring they had gone to St. Joe. Anyhow the couple are marrlei now, and the young woman is no longer a "pearl button." FOR band has frequently beaten her. and that on one occasion, a week after their youngest baby was born, he struck her in the face, breaking two teeth. When the child was about four weeks old he took a bucket of water and threw it over the Infant. Last night he spent several hours making the new Instrument of torture and when he had completed it he told the woman what he had made it for. In fear she came to the police station this morning and told her story. Bailiff Shine and Officer Hanlon went to the works and placed the man under arrest. He cringed like a cur when said that his wife was a drunkard and ! that she was a bad woman. The officers and neighbors teli a different story and the reputation of the woman in the section is of the best.

INTO MATRIMONY

POOR WIFE

Meeting Which Opens With Enthusiasm, Breaks Up in FightAid. Scholz Badly Beaten. POLICE CHARGE IB MP TftKE OFFICIAL HUE Public Storm the City Hall Preventing Possibility of Session of Council "Down With the Franchise!" Their Cry.

The big antl-f ranchlse demonstration In the council chambers of Whiting ! last night broke up in a frantic hand to hand fight and riot. Councilman Paul Scholz, said to bo an aspirant for the republican nomination for congress from this district, was badly beaten by the mob, which was finally driven off by a detail of police under Chief of Police Patrick Lawler, and assisted to his home. It is likely that Scholz would have been seriously injured had he not been rescued in the nick of time by the officers. The crowd present, which packed the hall to the limit, voiced its opposition to the fifty year deal in no uncertain tones and many threats of violence were openly made against the council in case it should pass the objectionable measure. Nearly all of the voting done by the people on the franchise question was done early in the evening so that the referendum was completed in time for all to be present at the mass meeting. To say that the franchise would have been snowed under had the ballot been official, would be putting it mildly. The final count showed 372 opposed to the new charter while only ten were for it. Jubilant at this showing the lead ers then led the way to the council chamber, which was already packed long before the stated time., -' " : Plans' are Changed,'-." , It had been Intended to hold the mass meeting In Gobel'a hall but this plan was abandoned and the public instead took possession of the city hall before the hour for the aldermen to appear, arrived, and held their meeting there When the city fathers did reach the scene they found their places occu pied and the possibility of transacting business impossible. Every available space was utilized. Even the window sills were Jammed with eager human ity after every inch of the floor space was occupied. Cheering and enthusiasm marked the opening of the meeting and precipitous riot marked the close. When the first speaker arose to give a detailed ex planation as to why the council must not grant the franchise all were respectful, though enthusiastic. John Westfall carefully unveiled the Ins and outs and jokers of the franchise and Impressed his hearers with its "rot tenness." Every point which the learned speaker made which tended to unveil the real motive and purpose of the new charter was received with a volley of applause. He tore the pro posed contract to pieces bit by bit and laid bare the hollowness of the "take everything and give nothing deal." A single glance at the assembled crowd dispelled the accusation that has been made that they are "anarchists" but were loyal citizens, fighting for the rights of the people. They all felt as H. S. Davidson chairman of the meeting, who stated In addressing them that they were rightfully there, they had reason to be there, and had a right to demand that the councilmen vote in accordance with the will of the people. This was the sentiment which prevailed in the mind of every citizen present, in spite of the contention of Alderman Long that the public had no business to be there and that they were interrupting the progress of the city business. They did in truth assume the responsibility for the night of passing judgment on the merits of the franchise and in doing so took possession of the hall in which the council had intended to hold its special session. All felt, however, honestly that they were in the right. Itaise Cry of .o Franchise." Mr. Westfall was followed by a number of citizens who gave short talks against the passage of the measure, each bringing out several points that had not been touched upon by the pre vious speakers. The meeting moved along with oily smoothness until one or two of the speakers, who were the only advocates of any form of a franchise in the hall, began rubbing the fur the wrong way and enthusiasm gradually turned to anger. Dr. William E. Putnam was the first of these speakers, who, though opposed to the franchise in its present form, suggested that the attorneys of Whiting I draw up a charter according to their J own idas and submit it to the railj way company, j ly out of his The words were hardmouth before he was drowned with a chorus of "no franchise" hurled at him by the crowd. During the remainder of the meeting thi3 became the watchword of the crowd. It was shouted with a deafening noise at all speakers who intimated that they would advocate a franchise in any form. C E. Greenwald, city attorney, James Nejdl, and Alderman Long were among:

those who were given an unpleasant demonstration during and at the conclusion of their talk. Humorous remarks followed ty peals of laughter

took away the seriousness of their arguments and made them helpless to carry on the discussion. Cries of "no franchise!" greeted them at the conclusion of every sentence, and thosa In favor of tho greedy franchise made themselves scarce. Klrliy's Speech Detains Trouble. Tho speech of William Kirby wai enthusiastically received, but was really the beginning of the fight. Mr. Kirby made certain charges about tho councilmen which engendered a hasty reply from Alderman Long, who seemed particularly to resent any insinua tions against the council. Ills waa followed by a frantic speech by Paul Scholz, who, elevated on the window sill at the rear of tho room, waving his broad brimmed hat, Bhouted through the jeers of tho crowd a few remarks as to his opinion of the proceedings. Four or five times he attempted to make himself heard, but his voice was swallowed in a storm of laughter and hooting. , "Mr. Chairman," he began in a final attempt, "you know you are wrong " but he got no further. Tha crowd became dellrlpus with laughter and thcfflr wag soon filled "wltl sarcastic and '" humorous . remarks about the big feed dealer. The severe thrust and taunts of the crowd fired the quick tempered alderman's anger, and springing from the window sill, ho "peeled" off his coat and waded Into the crowd. Before he had gotten any distance tho crowd became an unruly mob and blows were rained vpon the person of the angry councilman. His hat was smashed and torn to rags, his clothing was ripped and torn and for a while It seemed as If it would be reduced to shreds. -Police Appear. ( In in the midst of the turmoil, however, the police in large numbers appeared on the scene and released him from the clutches of the crowd. But for the timely appearance of the officers it is doubtful whether Scholz would not have escaped serious injury. After his removal the police started to take him home, but the crowd demanded his arrest and yelled that he was no more privileged than any other citizen who had committed an assault. He was finally taken to his home, however, and the crowd soon dispersed after the main instigator of the fight had been removed. Those present at the mass meeting then gradually filtered out of the hall Into the street, where in groups of ten and twenty the discussion of the pro1ceedings was continued until far into the night. Many friends were made bitter enemies during those few short hours of excitement. While those who were concerned in the trouble may forget and forgive, there seems no question but what the people as a whole will stand solidly against the granting of the franchise. OURS H0 IMBED Saloons Would Have to Pay Higher License Fee so Plan is Abandoned. (Special to Lake County Times.) Gary, Ind., Sept. 21. The annexation of Clark to Gary in school matters has not as yet taken place. The town board of Gary was recently asked to take over the education problem In Clark by Trustee W. C. Kunert, who has been transporting the school children of Clark from their homes to the school In Toleston and back every day. The plan was to include the little settlement on the west in the Jurisdiction of the Gary board of education and to engage one of the Gary teachers to teach the Clark school. When the members of the town board this week called on the people of Clark, however, tr.ey found that the citizens had not even considered the matter and were not favorable to tha change in fact, they would be compelled to such a case to pay taxes to Gary and yet have no representation here; also, the two salons in Clark would come under the Jurisdiction of the town board and be forced to pay this city an extra liw as a license fee-. As a consequer.oe the plan has been abandoned, at least for the present, and the Clark children v.ill continue to attend the Tulestoa school

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