Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 100, Hammond, Lake County, 14 October 1907 — Page 1

Goatnst SaSssrlian 9746 Sirs;! Si3 - 1605 Total, Yeitsrdu li;351 EDITION vol. n. no. ioo.FOUR EDITIONS DAILY. HAMMOND, INDIANA, MONDAY, OCTOBER, 14, 1907. .ONE CENT PER COPY. 11 CLOSE CONTEST FROM MICHIGAN CITY DISORDER REIGNS AT STANDARD STEEL HELD IIP ID ROBBED OF S57 East Chicagoan Relieved of Cash at Point of Revolver. EflGLElOD DEFEATED fflf HAUHOHD TEAM Local Football Organization Plays Fast Game at Harrison Park. PRESIDENT IN THE CANEBRAKE. PREPARED. ! rliocal High School Team Defeats Visitors by the Score of 5 to 4. Pay Day Occasions Lively Times at Shanty Town Near Car Plant.

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Hammond .Team Strong in All Departments of Game Look-in for Championship. The Hammond high school football team held the strong Michigan City eleven to a standstill Saturday In their necond contest at Harrison field and in addition to that, won by a score of 5 to 4 In a game of hard, straight football. Ae a result the purple and white are very much In the running for the championship of northern Indiana and give promise of possessing a team of unprecedented ability. The score at the finish does not indicate the ability of the two teams, as four points of Michigan City were not obtained by rushing the ball, but by a beautiful drop kick by Norman Manning, the stellar feature of the game. The kick was made from the thirtyfive yard line and although the conditions for the kick were all that could be desired, the ground being level, the wind at his back, and the line holding good, It did not deteriorate from its perfection In style. Hammond's touchdown was made by brilliant work of bucking the tackles, mingled with flashy end runs which closed up the gap of forty-five yards between the determined warriors and the goal postfy Jn tjhose few seconds of dashing football they carried their opponents off their feet and made them look like novices in the art of defense. Nothing could stop their terrific onslaught, which though short in duration won the game. In this brief period the team showed that they have unusual qualities if they could but stir up the spirit with which to utilize them. For several heart-rending minutes of the first half the Hammond team was played off Its feet simply through lack of dash and spirit at the outset of the game. This seems to be characteristic of their playing. FVora the blowing of the whistle the Michigan City boys put a spirit and vim In' " the comest which promised In Jtself I to defeat the locals before "the latter could get warmed up. '""'Although they were denied a touchdown by the narrowest of margins their efforts were enough to strike terror Into the hearts of every loyal fan. When the locals did wake up to the seriousness of the situation and put forth their best efforts, there was not a department of the game in which they did not outclass their rivals. Time and again they threw their Opponents for a loss, easily holding them for downs, the line braced and held like Iron when they wished. On the offense the backs plowed through the lines whenever they had a trace of interference, and fumbling was a rare occurrence. Hammond's ends were particularly classy In blocking the end plays and getting down on the punts and kick-offs. Many a revising chejr was given the splendid work of the fast little men, Elliot and Quig. Captain Ebert ns usual waded through the ! lines at will for big gains and stopped only when the opponents hung on him like a cluster of bees. Manning, the star of the opponents, when attempting to find a loop hole in that section of the line, woke up to find himself resting against the side of the bulky leader, after dropping in the same spot where he hit htm. This same Ebert was the man the team relied upon to make the touchdown when the time came, and he was more than equal to the task. Parsons also played a strong game and many a good tackle and broken Interference must be chalked up to his credit, Relanyt also proved a tower of strength and in several Instances caught the runner in the open when a miss would have been serious. He Is a sure tackier and a game fighter. Blosser and Hamer wero always In the game and played steady football. Summers at quarter was responsible for the smoothness of the offensive plays and the illumination of disastrous fumbling. With the exception of a few plays in which he showed questionable Judgment he ran the team in 'varsity style. In returning punts he was a revelation to the rooters, and had the copyrtghted Eekersall style down to perfection. The backs. Kennedy. Hunter and Vedder. were fast and strong but lacked the necesary dash and confidence in nearly every stage of the game, with the exception of the few glorious minutes in which the touchdown was registered In the second half. Ungrounded charges of unfair refereelng were made by both sides, although some of the decisions of both officials wero no doubt questionable. The time of the halves were twentyfive minutes each. Referee Seymour. Umpire Alee (the latter alternating in the second half). Touchdowns Ebert, 1. (Hunter failed to kick goal). Drop kick Manning. C0NE0Y, JUDGE FRO TEM. Joseph H. Conroy will act as special judge In the city court owing to the absence of Judge W. W. JioMahon. The latter will go to Indian Territory where he will spend a week on pleasure and business. Special Judge Conroy will convene court thi3 week every morning at S okclock.

BAD BOOZE IS RESPONSIBLE

Police Interfere in One Row and Fighters Join Forces to Resist Arrest. Saturday night being pay night at the Standard Steel Car company, there was a hot time in shanty town, nearby and the officers had a busy time keeping the men folks on the move and quelling the spirits made joyous by the bad boojre handed out at the nearby hostelries. The police department of the company was busy as well as the Hammond officers and steered many drunken employes who live in the company's houses, from the streets to their homes. Others were lined up and the riot act was read and they were wise enough to pass on. Fred Brlndek and Paul Skvenwskl started an argument in one of the saloons, which ended in a fight. The men mixed it up in fine style until the arrival of the police from Hammond. Two belllgerants were placed under arrest and at once joined forces against their common enemy, the policeman, and one of them pulled out a drife pin while the other dug for a knife. The officers saw the game, however, and disarmed the two men before they had a chance to do any damage. In local court the two men were fined $15 each bf Judge McMahon, which they paid. Mike Gross, another laborer, got a taste of high life and started to make trouble in a saloon. The wife of the preprletor came to the front and tried to subdue him, but he seized her by the shoulders and told her that her place was in the rear. He likewise was given a $15 fine. Chief Rimbaeh Is satisfied that there was not more trouble In the camp. SIDEWALK CONTRACT LET J, Claude Bumsey:pi Lowell ';r Gets the Griffith Work at liy2c. (Special to Lake Coaisty Timet.) Griffith, Ind., Oct. 14.The town council held a special meeting Saturday evening and awarded the contract for the construction of those parts of sidewalks not yet built on Junction avenue and Main street. Contractor J. Claude Rumsey of Lowell was the successful bidder. Two other bids were filed with the town clerk. One by Reld & Kelly of North Judson, who are here laying walks for the Osterhout estate, and the other tr Southworth & Carley of Hammond, who have built the greater part of the walk that has already been laid. Reid and Kelly's bid was for 12 cents per square foot for some and 134 cents for the rest. Southworth & Carley put their bid in at 12 cents straight, while Rumsey won at ll1, cents per square foot for the whole Job. The successful bidder is a sidewalk contractor and cement block manufacturer at Lowell. He will meet with the town board Thursday the 17th, at which time he will present his bondsmen and make other necessary arrangements for the closing of the contract. NAMED FOR POSTMASTER H. C. Linkhart Has Approbation of Crumpacker and Residents of Hobart. (Special to Lake County Timed.) Hobart, lnd., Oct. 14. H. C. Linkhart, the well known rural mail carrier of this district. Is mentioned for the position of postmaster, which will be left vacant on Jan. 1 by the resig nation of the present incumbent, C. O. Johnson, which takes efTect on that date. Mr. Linkhart has been employed as a mail carrier for six years and is well fitted for the position. Following is a copy of a letter received Saturday by Harry Linkhart from Congressman Crumpacker: Valparaiso. Ind., Oca. 11. 1907. Mr. H. C. Linkhart. Hobart, Ind. Dear Mr. Linkhart: I have decided to rtcommend your appointment as postmaster at Hobart to succeed Mr. Johnston when his term expires. You are at liberty to give out this information to the people when you are disposed to do so. Verv truly yours, (Signed). E. D. CRUMPACKER. EETUENS TO C0L0EAD0. H. R. W. Smith of Longmont, Colo., who has been the guest of his relative. W. C. Paxton for a number of weeks returns to his home tomorrow. Mr. Smith Is an ex-newspaper man and has made warm friends among the fraternity in Hammond as well as with many other people of the town.

FOUND DROWNED If SIX IflCHESOF WATER Body of Man Believed to be C. Nelson, Fished Out of Mire. DEATH BELIEVED ACCIDENTAL Absence of Marks of Violence Leads the Police to Discredit Mui- " der Theory. A man who is supposed to be C-Nelson of 100 North Carpenter street, Chicago, was found dead at 7 o'clock this morning south of Forsythe avenue, near the Indiana Harbor tracks. He was first seen by Engineer Jack Dick, engineer on one of the switch engines running on the Indiana Harbor line. The police department was notified and Captain Bunde went to the scene with Emmerling's ambulance. The man was found lying In about eigh inches of water, and it is thought that he was drowned. Upon examination It was found that he had not been dead very long and It Is the theory that he had been paid Saturday and spent a good share of his money in drink. There were no bruises on the body that would indicate he had been the victim of foul play and there was every Indication that the man had drowned in the mire. It is probable that he was walking along the traeks In an intoxicated condition and fell down the embankment and was unable to raise. The man was in a deplorable condition and his clothes gave evidence that he had been out on a spree. He was found lying on his back in the water and mud. although his features were undisturbed. The cirumstances of his death were horrible. His relatives will be notified at once If they can be found The inquest will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. The only clew as to his identification was an empty envelope found upon his person with the name C. .Nelson and the address 100 North Carpenter street, Chicago. Another card was apparently a railroad pass on which was written Chicago to Gibson, and below, the name of the Western Boarding and Supply company, S7 South Clinton street. On a yellow order slip of a rug cleaning factory was the address S6S Pine Grove avenue. The man was rrobably employed at the Gibson yards. FIREMEN GET PRIZE Trophy, Long Delayed, Finally Reaches Destination Men Rejoice. The Robertsdale Volunteer Firemen have just received the aluminum helmet which they wo'i at the Firemen's tournament at Valparaiso, Ind., last August for the dry hose test. When the boys went to get their prise to take home it was missing, and has been found and sent to them. They are very proud of their prize and it can be seen any day In the window of Mrs. F. Beuhler's store on Indiana boulevard. Your store ad la not adequate If you ell any seasonable Broods that are not nrlced la It.

GARY ISSUES ITS DEFI J0JAI101ID Steel City Football Team "Would Like to Play the Local Boys.

FOR ANY OLD CHAMPIONSHIP Squad Composed of Ex-College, Men Who Have Seen Good Service in Athletic Field. Gary, Ind., Oct. 14. (Special.) Gary has issued a defy to Hammond. It has come in the nature of a challenge by the Gary football team to play Hammond under any old conditions for any old championship that such a game might involve. Call Harris is the manager of the team, and R. Shackelton, the famous Purdue player is its captain. The Gary squad Is composed of old college players who have graduated from thtir respective schools and they are on edge for a game. Nearly all of the members of the team have been bright lights In the athletic world at one time or another and if the team should play In Hammond, that city would come as near seeing a real college football team as It ever will. Out on the sand patches of Gary the men have practiced faithfully night after night and it la safe to say that if the speed they now show In ankle deep sand is any criterion, they will be the fastest team in the state on dry land. "When a man kicks a ball In Gary his left leg is burled to the ankle In sand and It generally requires the help of two men to pull him out so that the play can go on. The Gary team will averago 130 pounds, although there are some large men on it. The Hammond field Is the one they now have their eyes on and after the good showing the boys from that neck of the woods have made with the Englewood team, Gary has taken notice. The lineup of the team from the sand dunes will bear Inspection and Gary wants Hammond to take a slant at it. It is as follows: R. N. Brown, C, Purdue; John Kinsulskl, R. G., South Chicago high school; L. C. Canatsey, L. G., Purdue; F. A. Danford. R, T., Ohio State University; Charles Nuppnan, L. T., Valparaiso; William Wilson, R. E., Valparaiso; 'Fox." Barber, L. E., Valparaiso; Roy Shackleton, Q. B., Purdue; L. C. Ozburn, H. R., Hyde Park; "Buster" Brown, F. B., Indiana Harbor, and Lee Gardner, Valparaiso. GEOBGE BUSH, JE., NEW C0PPEE. George Bush, jr. has been appointed by the police commissioners as a member of the local police force to take the place made vacant by the resignation of John Kunz. Mr. Bush Is well known in Hammond and his friends believe that he will make a very efficient officer on the local force. FIRE DOES NOMINAL DAMAGE. Fire broke out yesterday morning In the home of L L Daugherty, 269 Logan street. It Is thought that the fire was caused by an over heated chimney as the tames were noticed around the chimney. The roof was somewhat damaged. The flre department arrived promptly and the flames were checked In a short time causing only nominal damage.

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00LT0N GRANTED CHANGEJDF VENUE Trial of Man Who Killed Calhoun Wallace Transferred to Valparaiso. HISTORY OF CASE IS FRESH &in Quarrel Over. Woman Fight Followed by Another Which Ends Fatally. The trial of Tom Dolton for the murder of Calhoun Wallace was called for hearing in the Lake superior court in Hammond this morning, and a large delegation of Garyites, including Chief of Police Joseph D. Martin, Officer Klopf and several negro witnesses, came to Hammond to testify at the hearing. The defendant's lawyers entered a motion for continuance, but when this was denied them they asked for a change of venue to the Valparaiso court, which was granted. The history of the case is still fresh In the minds of the people of this region. Tom Dolton and Calhoun Wallace were both Interested in a negro woman by the name of Lizzie Jones. It is said that Dolton and Wallace quareled about her in a saloon in the "Patch" and that Wallace got the better of Dolton In the fight that followed. Dolton was not satisfied with the outcome of the fight, however, and, securing a revolver, he went to look for the man who had thrashed him. Later on Dolton met Wallace In company with another negro known as "Big Boy." Opens Fire Without Warning. Without warning he opened fire on Wallace and fired three shots at him. He then fired the other three shots at 'Big Boy" and then escaped. Wallace fell, badly wounded, and died at St. Margaret's hospital later. The shooting occurred on July 14 and Wallace died on the 16th. After the muraer Dolton went to Western, Mo., to work for an old Gary boss of his. Chief of Police Martin knew that Dolton liked his old boss and that he would work for him at the first opportunity. He notified the sheriff of the county In which Western is located to be on the lookout for Dolton, and his arrest followed a few weeks later. Attorneys Harris and Bretsch of Gary have been retained by the defense and Prosecutor Boone is handling the case for the state. The trial Is not expected to be an Intricate one and It Is believed it will not last more than two or three days. I0TE Like a voice from the grave, a note from Tiny Howell, the colored girl who was sentenced to two to fourteen years In state's prison and who was taken to Indianapolis two weeks ago, was found secreted in the woman's cell in the Hammond police station this morning. The note read as a warning to others and Old of the fight the woman had to live since her childhood. It was a pathetic message and warned whoever should read the words from transgressing from the right path. It attracted considerable Interest In the police station. It was found secreted behind a atone window ledge.

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"LONG AND SHORT MAN" AGAIN

Declares One Shoved Gun to His Face While Other Rifled PocketsOverlook Watch. (Special to Lake County Time.) East Chicago, Oct. 14. William Babcock, master mechanic in the Inter State Iron and Steel company, was held up here last night and robbed of $51 in cash at One Hundred and Fortyfourth street and Magoun avenue. It was about 9 o'clock an Mr. Babcock was walking along the street when two strangers, a tall and a Bhort man, stepped up to him ar.d commanded him to hold up his hands, ' at the same time holding a gun to his face. Among his associates Mr. Babcock Is known to be fearless, and Is glad to take a fighting chance, but last night he noticed that the odds were greatly against him, being on a dark street, with one forcing him to look Into the muzzle of a gun while the other went through his pockets. The two men appeared in every way like two desperadoes, who would take no chanceB and sooner shoot than let their victim get away from them. The fact tnat they were so hasty as to overlook a good watch that he was carrying In his pocket, would lead to the belief that they were beginners and very nervous. As soon as the two men had searched their victim they hurried up the dark side of the street and soon turned Into an alley. Mr. Babcock immediately notified the police, giving as good a description as he could remember in the dark. The police set up upon their trail at once, but until noon today they have found no clew. SPECIAL VENIRE CALLED Jurymen Will be Examined Tomorrow in Bertha Laube Malpractice Case A special venire has been summoned for tomorrow morning when the State case against Bertha Laube on the charge of malpractice will come up for trial in the superior court. J. A. Gavit acted as special Judge In the superior court this, afternoon to hear the case of Kelly Maus & Company against S. P.reir.er. In the meantime Judge Reiter in a separate room heard the divorce case of Mrs. E.lizabeth Green against her husband, Geo. Green. Christ Wunschel has filed a civil case against the Chicago and Indianapolis and Loaisville railroad and Arthur Wunschel lias filed a case against the same company In which he will sue for $2,000 for personal injuries which he alleges he received. Erldgtt A. Newman has brought suit Against Benjamin Hall, et al to foreclose.

Victim of Stabbing Affray at Gibson by Three Brothers is Dead at Cook County Hospital One Arrest Made.

Information from the Cook County hospital at Chicago is to the effect that Amelia Blozowlcz, age S3 years, who was stabbed at Hammond some time ago and was taken to the hospital In Chicago, Sept. 28, died of his wounds this morning. The police are unable to account for a stabbing affray involving a man of that name but have Just captured Eli Rockech who Is suspected to have stabbed a man by the name of Mike Buckwich in a free for all fight In a bunk house near Gibson and who was also taken to the Cook County hospital In a dangerous condition. It seems apparent that there h&j been a confusion of names In one way or another and that Amelia Blozowlc and Mike Buckwich are one and the same person and that Eli Rockech Is the man who is held for the stabbing of the man who died In the hospital thla morning. The fight occurred Sept. 13 and It is said that Ell, Paul and Adam Rockech all entered a bunk room occupied by Amelia Blozowlcz and proceeded to give vent to their wrath. Adam is eald to have used a club, Paul a gun and EI! the otilleto. After the fight their victim was removed to St. Margafet's hospital where he remclned for nearly a week. Then, on account of the crowded con - ditlons of the hospital the wounded man. was sent to the Cook county hos nltal at Chicago where he died. The capture of Ell was effected on a

BID CROWD WATCHES PLAY

Score 16 to 0 After Hard Fonght Battle Scoring All Done in First Period. With a score of 16 to 0. the Ham mond Iroquois yesterday added the second link to the chain of victories that they Intend to gain this season, by defeating the Englewood Athletic association at Harrison park. Hundred of Hammond people turned out t seo the game, the day being Ideal for the sport. Hammond rlayers were ready to concede that their opponents wero worthy ones and that a brilliant game resulted. There was not a dull moment during the two halves of 25 min utes each. Hammond made all Its win nings In the first half, end In the sec ond killed the only chance the visitors had of making a touchdown. The first touchdown for the locali was made by Tort, who was playink full. Ills orders were to go through center and he made good on the or der. The second touchdown was made when Percy Smtt'i recovered a fumbled ball. Elmer Heel was the man behind the third touchdown and by Geib'a successful goal kick the score waa raised to 16. Fred Helntz, who had been put In by the locals as right half, played a star game. P. Smith and George Hetser changed about at right end while C. Smith was put In center. The visitors tried repeatedly to score on long run plays while the locals resorted frequently to the end plays. The game did not lack the feature of men "laid out," the visitors having to put In three new men, owing to three of their regular players having met with accidents. Several of the locals received scratches but not enough to take them out of the game. While the team hag not been matched -for next Sunday, tn-y are hoping at this time t .get a, game with the Eekersall "All Stars in the near future. Yesterday's lineup was as follows: Hammond. Position Englewood. P. Smith Right end.. Devony W. Flowers. .Right tackle Hoc E. Reel Right guard. . .Longworth O. Smith Center Erickson Murphy Left tarkle Gustnfan Pannenborg. .Left guard Walton Cap. Geib Left end Reeves McMahon. Quarter bac k. .. .Kuisman K!ns!ey . . .1 ft half back. ...R-ukbII Halfman. . .Right half back;. ...Thrort Heint-I'ortz. . . full back Marsh Substitutes Hc-iser and Edwards; Turnell and Sickles. MES. JOHN BUNTSHUH DIES. Mrs. John Buntshuh of Robertsdale died yesterday noon at her home after a lingering illness. She leaves a hujband and one eon who Is seven years old. The child will In all probability be adopted by relatives. Mrs. Buntshus having been a member of the Rebekah'H will be burled from the Odd Fellows' hall next Wednesday afternoon. Her funeral will be in charge of the Rbekahs. keeper at the Standard Steel Car com, pany's plant. It Is said that Ell re- ( turned to get his pay and was recog nlzed by the timekeeper. The police were notified and went 'out to the plant at once where the man was arretted. He ha3 not b-en positively identified but the polico believe he Is the men wanted Later it was learned that the man arrested this morning Is -not believed by tbe pol'.ce T p-s Eil R ckch. but a friend whom the latter sent to get his money for him. DEFECTIVE FLUE CAUSES 3600 LOSS A defective f.ue caused a loss of 700 yesterday morning at the home of Lewis F. Dougherty, 26? Logan street. The fire was discovered by a passing citizen, who notified the family and pulled in an alarm. When the fire department rejponded It found a brisk blaze In the upper portion of the house. I The structure is one and a half stories high and is owned and occupied by Mr. I Dougherty. Th loss Includes the dam1 age to the furriture by water. WKATHEH Fair ton!Kht probf''ilo"'I r lca.ta eluudt are. I

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