Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 108, Hammond, Lake County, 23 October 1907 — Page 8

THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES

Wednpsdav. Oct. 23. 1907.

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RACE OF AIRSHIPS STILL 0ME LANDS One of Them Out But Likely to be in tlio , Record.

'UfJITED STATES" HIS LANDED All of the Balloons Have Gone to the East and Northeast Aeronauts Drop Notes to Land.

MUIXKTIN Thp Inltrd Mate balloon, mnniifd by "lajor II. II. llrrNliy, nll.c,hlel Ave miles south of Ilnnitlton, Oat., last uisht, hnvluK travrled C50 mil cm. The (irrmau baloon I'ommern" wax tiK,lietl Inst nlht near t. Thomas, Unt., nnd may continue mi t'ilolently to on tdiMtnnoe the Ilrrnhey lialiooa, The lUKli-th lf;llomi were last ifthted frojtsins Ohio.

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CALV51KT THEATER, Three laughs a minute throughout' tho performance is what Is promised amusement seekers at the Calutnet theater next Thursday, Friday and Saturday, when the merry musical commedy, "Gay New York," will be presented by a company headed by such favorite players as Jack Klovllla, Ada Ilenry, Babel Bonner, Kichard Bartlett, Frances Rice, Al Nebur, "Will V. Conley, Robert Cunningham, Violet Rio, Charles Croquin and lluUIa Hawthorne. Musical comedy of big- proportions is a sign of the times and there appears to be a fierce struggle for supremacy ,xir,r nn all the while the majority of

e . ... theater-poers keep in a receptive mood for entertainment of that character. Few managers have given much thought towards the necessity of a plot, or at least some sort of comprehensive story as a background for the fun and music features that come in for a great share ' of the favors accorded, and it is therefore noteworthy to record an instance like "Gay New York" which has earned the right of wav as much for its solidity of plat

purpose as is due to the liberality U al,l t,x rhnrarteriie its other

tures. "Gay New York" In addition to telling a really funny and consistent story will court comparisons concorning everything that tends towards

actual greatness, and will aim to set the pace for cleverness and originality and make an honest attempt In the direction of picturesqueness. The scenery was rainted by well known artists. Krnest Albert and C. "W. Valentine, and the costumes were designed by Will II. Barnes. Among the principal song hits are "Gay New York." 'On the Links," "The Chu-Chu Cars" and "Kinky Dee."

ho needs no Introduction to the the-er-goin public of this city, having

been identified with several of the. lata Charles Iloyt comf,l! m .- r.iiH,-!..ir

has been surrounded bv a competent cast of fifteen principals and a male and female chorus of twenty, all of which can sing and danc and do It well. It is safe to say that an evening spent at the Towle opera house next Thursday will be well worth while

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were still in the air tonight. Throughout the afternoon reports of balloons at various points in Ohio have been coming In, while Detroit first sends

word of the contestant which afterwards passed over the Canadian border and was last seen at Chatham. The identity of only four of the balloons has been definitely established through messages dropped. The balloon America, one of the three American contestants. containing Messrs. McCoy and Chandler, reported their presence first at Marlon, Ind., and then at Marion, O. Aeronaut; Drop Messages. The last message was to the efTect that the America would descend on the borders of Lake Krie. probably in the vicinity of Cleveland. The German balloon, Pommern, No. 1 In tho race, passed over Cleveland, O.. late this afternoon, ar.d Pilot Oscar Erbsloeh dropped a r.ote saying:

"Open water ahead. All well." The Pommern had been reported earlier in the day in the interior of Ohio. A note dropped during tho morning at New Augusta, Ind.. near Indianapolis conveyed the Information that tho baloon passing was tho Lotus II., the only Unglish entrant in tho race. The French baloon Isle de France dropped a message at Columbus, O. Jlershey Believed Leader. There has been much speculation here as to the Identity of tho balloon which passed over into Canada with apparently a wide lead in the big race. Tha balloon Is reported to have flown two American flags, and this fact is accepted by some of the ofiU-lals of tho race as indicating that the balloon is the United States, with Major Henry B. Hershey of tho United States weather bureau as pilot. The United States was the winner of the international race of 1906. The balloon carried two American flags, but all of the contestants were, decorated with flags and bunting, and there is a chance that the theory of the leader being the United States may be upset. The Aero club officers are inclined to believe, however, that there can be no mistake as to the Identity of the leader, and are freely predicting that Major llershey will be the winner of the contest. The balloon reported at Detroit and later at Chatham evidently has followed the course which Major llershey said he would take. All to Beat Paris Kecord. There seems no doubt that the record made in the race at Paris last year, 402 miles, will be exceeded by practically every balloon in tho present race. Nearly all of the balloons reported in Ohio have covered more than

that distance, while those lakes are more than 100

of the record. A report received today that four balloons were seen twenty miles southeast of St. Joseph, Mo., waa disconcerting, for a time to the followers of the race, but it was not verified and has been dismissed from consideration. All of the balloons have gone to the east and northeast. One vagrant ear was reported at 7:45 o'clock tonight as passing Waukegan, 111., just north of Chicago, and on the edge of Lake Michigan. The balloon America reported that it had been in sight of three other balloons daring most of its Journey. One of these undoubtedly was the English

Lotus II.. and another the Isle de France. The race among the four i3 being watched with great interest.

I'AMlAXm.n PETE. Follow the crowd along Hohman street next Thursday night and you will be sure to land at the Towle theater where "Panhandle Pete." the latest aspirant for honors in the musical comedy field will receive its initial performance. This newspaper cartoon comedy is the result of George McManus' comic cartoon series, now running in the New York Sunday World and it can bo sanguinely assured that If the stage adaptation contains half as many laughs as the cartoon, its success is certain, as Panhandle Pete has furnished amuse

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ers throughout the United States. The cast presenting this latest offering is

headed by Will Phllbrlck, a comedian

"THE MAX OF THE IIOVU." With "The Man of the Hour" coming here next Sunday night in th Towle opera house, it is Interesting to reprint some extracts from the criticisms of the play in Chicago on May 13, 1907: Chicago Record-Herald "Brady and Grismer's special cast covered Itself with glory, and was repeatedly cheered." Chicago Inter Ocean "The special cast of "The Man of the Hour' gave a performance that could not be improved uron." Chicago Chronicle "William A. Brady and Joseph R. Grismer have sent their special cast to play 'The Man of

the Hour in this city, and last night's performance clearly proved that theso managers know how to pick good actors." Chicago Post "Tho best ensemble acting Chicago has seen in many days was that of the special cast sent here in "The Man of thx Hour" by William A. Brady and Joseph R. Grismer.

inicago Daily News" 'What a

splendid performance" exclaimed everybody as the curtain fell on each

act in turn. And everybody was right. When Brady and Grismer called this cast "special.' they uied the right adjective. It waa a fina performance of a great play." Chicago Dally Journal "As to the cast, it was the best een here In many seasons in any play; and the thank of the community's play-goers are due William A. Brady and Joseph R. Grismer for having sent this special company to Chicago." Seats for the performance of next Sunday will be ready next , Tuesday morning.

DECAPITATED BY A TEA1N.

Shelbyvllla, Ind.. Oct. 23. Iaaa Hurst, 60 years old, a carpenter, wai Instantly killed here at 11:G0 a. in. He was crossing the Big Four railway tracks and was caught by a freight train, his head being severed from hl body. He leaves throe sisters and four brothers.

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CHICAGO 1YJ3ET BOTH Leaders of Two Political Parties Recognize City's Claim for Convention.

Washington, D. C. Oct. 2

promises to bo the convention both of the great political Thomas D. Knight, president

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Hamilton club, today conferred with Harry S. New, acting chairman, and Elmer Dover, secretary, of the republican national committee, for the purpose of having the committee select Chicago as the scene of the next republican national convention. Mr. New stated that Chicago was In

every respect the ideal place for the

convention, and he raised but ono objection, and that was the inadequacy

of the Coliseum to accommodate the

enormous throng expectea io atienu the sessions. He pointed out that the Coliseum could seat only S,2G0 people, whereas it probably would be necessary to take caro of 12,000. It was hardly necessary for Mr. Knight to speak to Mr. New of the manifest advatages of Chicago as a convention city, and he devoted himself principally to explaining how the Coliseum can be enlarged. Ho said that the hall could accommodate 10.000 persons without difficulty by the construction of another gallery. Mr. New expressed willingness to visit Chicago next month. He will personally inspect the Coliseum in company with Mr. Knight and Stewart Spaulding, manager of the hall. Mr. Knight said he is confident the democratic convention also will be held in Chicago. Roger Sullivan is convinced there will be no difficulty in arranging this.

PRESIDENTS VOICE DR01EDJ CHEERS Surging Mass of HumanityPrevents Pres. Roosevelt From Speaking.

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Few Sentences He Uttered Consumed Nineteen Minutes Says Reception Was Largest on Trip.

OAK TEHEE BKD7G3 A BIG PBICE.

Russlavllle, Ind., Oct. 23. An oak tree which stood on the farm owned hy the late Jacob Harness, has been sold for ?250.

Chattanooga, Tenn., Oct. 22. A surg

ing mass of humanity that could not be controlled greeted President Roosevelt on his arrival here at 6:10 this evening from Nashville. The president made several attempts to speak, but finally gave up in despair. A panic was narrowly averted, chiefly through the president's intervention. It was tho record breaking demonstration of the trip. When the train arrived President Roosevelt, who was riding on the rear platform, was greeted with cheers. II. Clay Evans was the first person recognized by the president and was at once invited to the car platform. . The president declined to shake hands. To a newspaper man who was standing near the president said: "Do not ask me to shake hands. If I begin there will be a panic here. That crowd will surge in here with a force no power can resist. I know, for I've tried it before." The president then sized up the crowd that surged and cheered without any indication that it would cease. Mr. Evans held up his hand for silence, but he had as well beckoned to a cyclone or an avalanche. Crovrd Refuse Introdnetion. "My fellow citizens," said Mr. Evans, but his fellow citizens heard him not.

i He wanted to introduce the president.

The crowd felt fully acquainted and deemed no introduction necessary. Then President Roosevelt tried his hand. He went to the right rail. The people in that direction cheered and the president smiled. He leaned over the rear rail of his car and thousands In that direction cheerexl. He looked to the left and again a tumult of applause greeted him. He smiled, bowed, and

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waved his hand. No human voice could penetrate that great roar of cheers. Presently it ceased for a little while. Then with all his vocal power Mr. Roosevelt said: "My friends and fellow citizens, be as quiet as you can and I'll try to say a few words in appreciation of this magnificent' reception. This is the most enthusiastic crowd and the

largest one that has greeted my arrival In any city during this great trip through the southland." Then the crowd began to surge. The president held up a warning hand: "Don't, don't, don't! my good people. Remember there are women and children in the crowd. It Is dangerous. Try to be quiet.". The president tried vainly to speak. The few sentences he had uttered had consumed nlneteen mlnutes, and at 6:31 the train was signaled ahead. As it drew out for Knoxville the president waved response to cheers that followed him as long as he was in sight.

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ACCEPTS A GALL TO MICH CITY CHURCH

LaPorte, Ind.. Oct. 23. (Special.) Rev. J. H. Carstens, of Chicago, has accepted a call to the pastorate of the First Baptist church at Michigan City. He will begin his labors next Sunday, succeeding Rev. Mr. Bill, who Is now engaged in Chicago.

Attorney General Is Tied Up. St rani, Oct. 2T.. Attorney General Young, of Minnesota, has been compelled to cancel h!s engagement to address tb.e National Civic Federation conference at Chicago, because he is technically under arrest for contempt of the T'uited States court for violating an injunction .in .the Minnesota rallfvay rate cases. -

S5,000,000FOR WAIFS Philadelphians Give a Home for Girl Orphans; Denominationalism Barred.

Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 22. To provide for a part of the homeless waif3 adrift in the country Robert N. Carson, a millionaire of this city, who died suddenlyin a theatre here last week, has left $3,000,000 for an Institution for orphan girls patterned after Girard college in this city, which is exclusively for boys. Widow's Death Holds Bequest. The btquest becomes effective after the death of the widow, Mrs. Frances Carson. The institution will be located at Flourtown, just over the city line in Montgomery county. The will is almost identical with that of Stephen Girard's, who founded the largest college of its kind in the world. Bars Denominational Work. Like Girard's will. Mr. Carson's bequest provides that the institution shall not be controlled by any religious denomination and that no religious services shall be held in the Institution that are peculiar or exclusive to any church.

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Brazil. Ind., Oct. 23. The property owners of the powder mill addition to Fontanet met and decided by resolution to make the following demand on the powder company: That if the powder company did not intend to re-

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H. B. TUTHILL ASPIRES Said to be Candidate for Supreme Bench to Sugceed Gillett.

build its plant there they would accept the rebuilding of their homes as good as before the explosion as full settlement of their property damages, but if the company did intend to rebuild the plant they will demand that the company buy their property outright and they will move away.

KAYOS BEFORE GRAND JURY.

LaPorte, Ind, Oct. 23. (Special.) It is understood that the republicans of the Tenth Indiana District will present the name of Judge Harry B. TuthilL of the Porter-LaPorto circuit, as a candidate for the supreme benclu Friends of the LaPorte county jurist have been led to believe that Judge Gillett will retire, ar.d there is the assurance In that event, that a numoer of prominent northern Indiana attorneys will enter the race, including Judge Walter Funk of South Bend. It has been known for some time that Judge Tuthill has aspired to a higher judicial position. Representative Grelger. of Hanna, has announced that he will be a candidate for joint representative for the counties of LaPorte and Porter, making the race for the third term. Mr. Grelger will also be an candidate for district committeeman and will at o.-ca

enter upon a vigorous campaign. Ha is credited with being a Beverldge man.

GOVERNOR HANLY EATS GOAT.

Indianapolis, Oct. 23. Mayor Brookwarer has been called as a witness hpfnro the Marion county grand jury

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Boonville. Ind., Oct. 23. Governor Hanly alighted from an Evansvllle and Eastern traction car and climbed tha hills on "Overlook ranch," which it the name of Colonel Frank B. PoBey'a farm on the Ohio river near Yankeetown. The governor came as the guest of Colonel Posey, ard with a score ol

re- other invited gueEta, partook of tha

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