Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 141, Hammond, Lake County, 2 December 1907 — Page 1

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IEMi Contract Scfescrtten 9846 StrsstSaiss 1307 EDiTION Toil!, YsstErtay 11,253 VOL. II. NO. 141.FOUR EDITIONS DAILY. HAMMOND, INDIANA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1907, ONE CENT PER COPY. HEW DEPOSITORY L! TIES EFFECT Act Becomes Operative TodayIn Full Force by December 31. MODJESH AND HUBEITGET EVEN" Bring Charges Against Their Accuser on Nine Different Counts. THINKS RE'S WANTED, SOME ONE TO START THE FIREWORKS. IICTI BLACK RAID

HARD FIGHT AHEAD OF TAGGERT

Enemies of Chairman Lining Up to Put Up Stiff Fight in Coming CampaignSay He is Unfit to Lead Party.

FRIENDS OF W. J. BRYAN ARE WITH THE "ANTIS" Republican Party on Other Hand May Get Through the Fall Without a Factional Fight No Opposition Found to Chairman James P. Goodrich. (Special to Lake County Time.) Indianapolis, Dee. 2. Contrast between republican and democratic conditions within the respectiv,? parties was probably never more pronounced than at present. By this is not meant the contrast between republican and democratic prospects, but the contrast of conditions as faced by each party now that reorganization days are romAnions: democrats a bitter struggle for domination is pending. The tight lias already been started in various countries. In eaeh district anti-Tag-gart men are lining up for battle royal! with Taggart men. It is the old struggle of former campaigns, embittered by time and continued distrust. Anti-Tnggart men are hopeful of wrestling the state opsonization from the national chairman. Events of the last two years have given them reason to hope. On the other hand, Taggartites are defmant confidently definant. Political war horses that they are they apprehend no more seri ous opposition than that which they have Successfully put down before. Crsipr -the party line, republicans Rr Viml tf'b continued tind united. Oppcty on to .lames 1. Goodrich, as stnte chairman, does not exist and -Foxy" Jim" will be Riven another term by common consent. Not only this but each one of the thirteen membe is of allowed the state committee will be to continue his membership. lr lie so desires. There is not a district fight on. Several of the commit teemen have announced that they do not desire re-election and to succeed these friendly contests are being conducted by rival aspirants but there is no breach in the party. Perfect harmony exists, lleoi ganization of the republican committee will be as quiet and peaceful as a Sunday school social. Th-- men who stand opposed to Taggartism and are seeking its elimination have injected morality into the campaign. Heretofore, the fight has been waged strictly nlong political lines. Present indications point to a complete change of front on the part of the so-called reformers. Instead of fighting Taggart as a political pirate, as heretofore, they will oppose him, it is thought, on the ground that he is unfit, morally, to lead the party longer. The French Lick gamb ling cases and Taggart's well-know uown ! friendliness with brewers will hi by opposition. Argument will be advanced that democratic lies in the ability of the to advocate temperance and uscn j also j hope party antisaloon legislation and this will be impossible, it will be i.rged, so long as Taggart Is in vontrol for his hostility to temperance is well known. "With Taggart at the helm, the democratic ship ean keep afloat only in alcohol ic waters. Anti-Tag-art men are declaring that Taggart's elimination not only as national chairman but as national committeeman, would please William Jennings Bryan. They point out, too,, that inasmuch as it is univet sally conceded that Bryan will be the presidential nominee he should be allowed to express a choice as to the men who conduct his campaign. ,s to the truth of Nrya.i wishing the retirement of Taggart is not known, but his friendliness for such men as J. Kuby Risk. Henry Wariutn. etc.. who are out-and-out anti-Taggartites. would indicate tuat lie symp.it!, movement in the Pet ween now delegates to th will be select d. izes with the reform democratic party, and Pec. Ly When district convention . there will be so: iehe democratic fightuv thing doing in t line throughout the state. Every county will be a field of war. And the district conventions to be held Jar.. 2 will not b a pink t a affair. Fven at this far-away day it is o.u-y to st-e someone getting his clothes mussed. And the final reorganization of the committee, to take place Jan. 2. js calculated to make an Oklahoma, con vention look like a tival. To a mere on-looker .that the republicans better, prospects even strawberry fe lt would a; have mudthough iu pear the rrnal majority that is big, did not exist. GOES THROUGH A BRIDGE. Columbus. Ind., Dec. 2. A traction engine and corn shredder, owned by John Yaley, of near Xewbern, fell through a steel bridge, wrecking the shredder and engine. Nobody hurt.

TOWNSHIP BOARD IS NAMED

Trustee Schaaff and Colleagues Appoint Members to Serve on . Local Body. The depository law, approved March 0, 1907, and proclaimed April 10, this year, went into effect today and will be in full force Dec. 31, 1907. The law creates a finance board for the state, county, city and township. Trustee Ttlchard Schaaf called his advisory board together today to create the township board. Charles Chick was elected president, and L. II. Mattern, secretary. The city will organize its finance board some time this week. "Within ten days the various boards must begin to advertise for bids from the banks that wish to take over some of the deposit money. The law does away with bonding- the treasurers and throws all obligations on the banks that accept the bonds. Hanks accepting these deposits, pay 2 per cent on working capital, 2 per cent on capital to be called in after six months, and 3 per cent on capital to be called in after a year. The interest accruing from the deposit are credited to the board which makes the deposit. INSPECT THESTEEL CITY Prominent Railroad Men and Steel Experts Visit and Admire Gary. Garv. Pec 2. (Special) A number of prominent railroad men and steel experts of Jollet, 111., came to this trwn ' yesterday in a private car on the Lake Shore railroad, and made a thorough inspection of the new steel works and the town in general. In the party were: S. Y. Spencer, super ir.tendent of the . converting mills at Joliet; T. H. Brennan, a prominent member of the K. of C. ; and superin tendent or the yards, imam uardnor; II. Parnell and S. Grady. All the members expressed their ad miration and wonder at the wonderful growth of the city and the plant. Mr, Spencer, who is regarded as an expert on Bessemer steel production, told a Lake County Times reporter that he was astounded by the progress made at the works and the whole city. He stated mat ne mougiit uary was a town of one street, but he soon found his mistake. He predicted a wonder ful future for Gary. The party re turned shortly after 4 o'clock. SPILLS ALCOHOL; STEPS ON MATCH Fast Chicago, Ind., Dec. 2. Special. Fire that threatened serious conse tiuences broke out yesterday mornin: in eaco s drug store, corner of Chi cago and Forsyth avenues. Sidney Veaco, proprietor, was filling a two-gallon can of alcohol when h accidentally spilled some of the fluid on the floor. Immediately the floor caugnt nre tnrougn an unknown cause although Mr. eaco believes that he must have stepped on a match. A fiv gallon can of benzine was standin; within a few feet and an explosion was imminent. Mr. eaco s presence of mind did not desert him. He grabbed a pan of water that was standing on a nearby stove and threw it onto the flames, extinguishing them. In the meantime the fire department had been summoned but the apparatus arrived after all danger was over. Had the flames gained headway much damage might have resulted as the drug store stands on one of the prin cipal business corners of Fast cage. ChiGARY REAL ESTATE MEN LAW IT IN SUPERIOR COURT Two Gary real estate men are in htisration In the superior court, the case having been opened today. Paul Skalla is suing R. I.. Miller, a former Hammond real estate dealer, for a Gary lot. Skalla values the lot a $1,200 and claims that Miller refused to close the deal for $500 after the plaintiff had paid him $10 on the deal. The following new cases were fi'.ed in the superior court today: Xo. 421$ The Troy Laundry company vs. William T. Boahler. attachment. Xo. 4219 Milan Ljubalranovitch, to thar.ftt 'lis name to Milan Herman. Xo.V?-0 State Bank of Toleston vs. frank Swada. Xo. 4221 Smith and Roper vs. Daniel Vukadonovie. Xo. 4222 Lake County Lumber company vs. George C. Ball and Louisa Ball.

PICK CARS FOR USE N GARY STREETS Knotts and Caldwell Visit Car Shops to Make Selections. WILL BE OF BEST PATTERN Expect to Use Steel Poles, Both for Trolley and Telegraph Purposes. (Special to Lake County Timed.) Gary, Dee. 2. Mayor Tom Knotts and Trustee Caldwell of this town, paid a visit Saturday to Danville where they inspected the car shops and picked out the kind of electric cars to be used on the streets of Gary. It is understood that the Gary and Interurban railway have or intended to place their orders for rolling stock with this company and the trustees went to pick out the stock. The cars are of the latest design and are controlled by air. They are to be forty-two feet long. The larger cars were thought to be too clumsy for the town and were rejected. From Danville the two trustees went to Lafayette and Indianapolis, where they inspected the fire stations, the city hall, the walks and. drives and other improvements with an eye to the future Gary, and they were met by many politicians and business men, who had heard of the fame of Gary. Another matter investigated by the men was the wiring of the cities visited, and from the information they received they expect steel poles for both trolley and telephone wires to be used. Chairman Knotts stated this morning on his return, that the work on the fire stations and city hall would be started very shortly. Trustee Sears who was to accompany the two men, missed his train and remained behind. COMMEMORATE DEAD Hammond Elks Hold Memorial Services in First Methodist Church. The Elks memorial services (Hammond lodge Xo. 4S5) held in the First Methodist church yesterday, were well I attended, all of the brothers of this I city and some outsiders being present. The exercises began at 2:20 p. m. and the address of the day was delivered 1 by Congressman James E. Watson of ! Rushville, Ind. The other numbers on j the program were as follows: i Organ Voluntary "Gounod" nymn o. oot - Blest Be The Tie. ' Opening Ode Invocation Kev W m. b . SwitZer Anthem "Thy Will Be Done." Hulosy Exalted Ruler "in the Land of Sunshine and Flowers." Solo and Quartet. Memorial Address. . .James E. Watson Rushvilie, Ind. Hymn Xo. 56 "Abide with Me." Closing Ceremonies. Poxology Benediction Postlude The exercises did honor to the memory of Burlingame Borders, who died Dec. IS. 1301, Robert J. Wylie. Feb. 13, 1902, Robert A. Ross, May IS, 1904, and Herman Hirsch, Aug. 17. 1907. WKATHER Partly cloudy tonight vtith minimum t rm pern tnrr about 5 decrees above ero Tuesday probably fair.

ilO! FINANCIERS

ARE DID John E. Fitzgerald Entertains at Dinner Guests Felicitate Themselves on Weathering the Financial Storm. JU SPEECHES FOLLOW REPAST W. B. Conkey Serves as Toasteiaster and After Glowing Tribute to the Eankers and Business Men, the Speakers Are Called Upon Card Games Follow the Feast. Some time ago 300 or more business men of this city, including its financiers, with worried looks on their faces assembled at the K. of P. hall, to decide upon some means of relieving the financial stringency and restoring confidence. It was a consideration meeting. Last Saturday evening about 20 representatives of the financial institutions of the city and representatives of the press partook of the hospitality of John E Fitzgerald at his home, 3 Carroll street, and Incidentally discussed the confidence. It was a consolation meeting. The occasion was a 6 o'clock dinner which was served in one of the parlors of the Fitzgerald residence. Tables were arranged in the form of an "11" and around them were seated the men who have had their shoulders to the wheel during the stormy times just past. If their faces have worn, worried looks for the past six weeks there was a look of satisfaction on them last Saturday night. Enter Into Spirit of Occasion. As the various courses were served the conservation was an animated one and although the purpose of the dinner had not been announced every one soon got into the spirit of the occasion and the congratulatory speeches which followed were merely the reflection of this spirit. After the last course had been served and the cigars passed Mr. Fitzgerald announced that in view of the fact that the financial crisis was over he thought the occasion a good one for the financiers to get together over the "wine and walnuts" and take a mental inventory of th many incidents of the past few weeks and to felicitate themi selves on the fact that the Hammond j banking institutions had withstood the j ., rr.. ,..-!.;, the etr,nirth nf nihrolturc j He suggested that W. B. Conkey act j as toastaaaster, Mr. Conkey accepted I the honor and paid a high tribute to the banks and bankers of this city and to the splendid conservatism of the citizens and business men who rei fused to be stampeeded into a ruinous j rush for the funds which they have I wisely intrusted to their bankers. He (also commended the Hammond bankers ; for their promptness in rising to the occasion and providing for the Standard Steel Car company's pay roll. 'It was a case of sticking together or hanging separately," said he. Different In Hammond. Mr. Fitzgerald then told of an effort (Continued on pace Z, colama 5.)

St. Louis Po;t-Dispatch.

BELIEVES TURN ABOUT FAIR PLAY I Want Your Dough," Says Robber; "I Want Yours," Says Mike. THEY THEN GET CONFIDENTIAL It Developes That Neither Man Has Any Cash, So There's Nothing Doing. (Spee'al to I.nke County Times.) Gary, Dec. 2. Mike Hogan landed from Ireland but a few months ago and came direct to this town where he showed the people of the place a new way to dispose of highwaymen. The course taken, according to Mike is a simple one and only require:? a little Irish wit and nerve. Mike is work ing as a laborer and last evening ' thought he would take a little walk for himself. He wandered down by the Lake Shore tracks, which is dark and dangerous, according to the authorities. Mike was dreaming of the old sod as he meandered along and was suddenly rrought out of the pleasant thoughts by a sounding whack on the back and turning, he faced a rough looking indi vidual who in a voice of deepest bass, ordered nim to turn over his money. "I want your dough, and I want it quick." quoted the highwayman. "You do, do you," was the Irishman't rejoinder. "And faith, I want yours," he continued looking the man straight in the eye. Nonplussed for a minute, the highwayman said, "Well, I haven't got any." "Neither have I," said Mike and he started to walk away. This was too much for the robber so he niked quick for the darkness and as he thought it over, Mike hiked for the police station. As there was no robbery, the police don't expect to land the robber. HOLMES ENTERS PRISOI Michigan City, Ind., Dec. 2. Special. r rank Holmes or Crown Point was received here last Saturday afternoon to begin his sentence in the state penitentiary. The sentence imposed upon Holmes is from two to fourteen years on the charge of burglary. The sentence was imposed four years ago while he was under a $6,000 bond given by John Brown of Crown Point. On the day following the sentence, while his attorneys were filing a motion for a new trial. Holmes fled from Crown Point and was a fugitive from justice until two months ago, when he surrendered to Sheriff F. S. Carter at Kankakee, 111. Holmes now begins the sentence that was imposed upon him four years ago. Holmes was a willing prisoner of Carter and was glad to give himself up upon the latter's arrival at Kankakee. He told Mr. Carter at the time that he would have fought his extradition against any man but him. TWO TURKEYS FOR 73. Gary, Dec. 2. (Special.) A number of prominent citizens of Gary, who did not figure very prominently at the banquet of the Commercial club, held a little feast of their own last Saturday night. The banquet was given by Walter Aiker & Company., and was held at McNally's restaurant. Speeches were delivered and a general good time was enjoyed. The feast was made of the carcasses of two regal turkeys, seventy eight guests finding enough on the two pieces de resistance, to quiet their appetites.

SPENDS THE NIGHT IN JUL

Saloonkeeper Claims Cases Are Trumped Up for Purpose. of Persecution John Bienaskt, the saloonkeeper who brought complaint against Attorney 1. 1. Modjeska and Constable John Huber. and who testified against the men at the trial Saturday, found out later that he had at least incurred the enmity of constabulary of Hammond. John was locked up late Saturday night, no less than nine charges having been filed against him In Justice Brest's court by Constables Huber and Burse, who arrested him. The unfortunate foreigner spent the night in jail, as he could not furnish $900 in bonds, but Sunday Justice Frest reduced the bonds to $200 which were furnished. After the trial Saturday, little time was lost by the constables in what appeared to be an attempt to "get even" with the foreigner. A visit was made to his saloon, and it was alleged that he allowed minors to drink at the bar, allowed them to rlay pool, sold cigarettes, and the constables filed nine affidavits with the result that the constables returned later and placed Bienackl under arrest. Bienacki claimed that he did not known the men or boys who the constables stated were playing pool and drinking, but that they were brought to the place by the two constables who were persecuting him" because of his accusations against him. Attorney John Sawyer who appeared for the state and put up such an able prosecution Saturday, will appear for the saloonkeeper, and interesting developments are expected. WANTED FOR MURDER Italian Shot and ELilled Wife's "Affinity" Officers Seek Him. Knox, Dec. 2. (Special Deputy Sheriff E. E. Homer asked the police of the cities in the northern part of the state to aid him In a search for the whereabouts of . an Italian, known as Carl Farenia, who is wanted at this city for murder. The alleged crime was committed on Thanksgiving day. when Farenia shot and killed Phillip Mandor in the woods on the outskirts of the city. The shooting came after the Italian found that his American wife was too fond of a star boarder, who posed as a brother to the woman. The brother came to his house for Thanksgiving dinner and while the Italian was ab sent after the feast, the alleged brother and sister went out for a walg. Farenia returned and found them missing and sister went out for a walk. Farhe shot Mandor, killing him instantly. The woman ran and escaped. Farenia made his getaway, the police thinking that he started In this direction. WILL ANNOUNCE DECISION TOMORROW. Justice Given Modjenka and Huber Chance to Look Up Law nnd Cite ParuIIel Case Perjury Hearing ToMglit. After a protracted hearing, which lasted until after 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, the cases of I. I.. Modjeska and John Huber, charged , with petit larceny and blackmail, were continued by Special Justice Smith, who will announce his decision tomorrow morning. The case of perjury against Huber will be taken up this evening at 7 o'clock. Justice Smith found that many points of law were concerned in the blackmail charges and he continued the case to give the attorneys a chance to look up the law and parralel cases during that time for citation. The defense attempted to show that under the law blackmail could not be charged unless a threat was made against the complainant's life. The eightieth Indiana statute was cited by Attorney McAleer. Huber and Modjeska were both put upon the stand and testified that they were In the saloon to collect a bill and that they did not say they had a warrant. WANTS JAWBREAKER Milan Ljubabratovlch of Iniiana Harbor filed a petition in t9 superior court today to have his name changed to Milan Herman. The reason for the petition for the change is evident LJubabratovitch. Once the petition is granted L h does not care whether his friends call him Milan Herman or Herman' Milan. His American friends never did call him Ljubabratovttch, anyway

Strassburg Farmer Almost Kills Italian Thief; Few Nights Later His House Burns Down Police Seek to Connect Two Incidents.

MICHAEL KLEIN FINDS MAN STEALING PIGS Lets Fly a Charge of Buckshot at the Fellow Whom He Badly WoundsThree Nights Later His Home is Destroyed by Fire: Coincidence Thought Peculiar. (Special to Lake County Time.) Dyer, Ind., Dec. 2. Fire of an unknown origin but thought to be the work of the black hand, destroyed tho farm residence of Michael Klein, living between Strassburg and Chicago Heights, during Saturday night. The belief is all the stronger with those who know the circumstances since It Is learned that on the preceding Wednesday night Klein shot and almost killed nn Italian whom he found robbing his pig pen. It was late In the night that Klein awoke from the unusual noise that the pigs were making In the pen. Dress ing hurriedly he selred his double bar reled bridge loader that was hanging over the dining room door, tellinar his wife to await his return. Stepping nolslessly to the pig pen he soon learned that it was a thief who was causing all the commotion. Hailing the stranger, Mr. Klein waited for an answer. Instead he saw a dark fig ure crouching along the fence. Imitating the run of a pig. Halt, Or I'll Shoot!" For a moment he was deceived until the supposed animal leaped over the fence. "Halt, r I II shoot!" fried the farmer, but the stranger ran all the faster. Klein pulled the trigger and fired, and as the night lit up with the flash from the gun he caught sight o his victim. Running to the stranger's side to help him and prevented any further possibility of escape he reached him in time to keep him from falling. Laying" him down he peered Into the rnaurader's face. The latter attempted to spit into the former's face in his rage and In vehement language began to abuse him. The latter, however, paid no attention but called the police at Chicago Heights. Tlie farmer's wife in thi meantime bandaged the robber's wounds. At Chicago Heights in the hospital the fellow is closely guarded He has been several times visited by his countrymen and his chances for recovery today are better than they were believed to be at first. Should the Chicago Heights police succeed in connecting the fellow with the alleged arson, they believe that they have a ringleader of a desperate band that has been operating around. Chicago Heights and vicinity. ST. PAULS' MEN'S CLUB TO BANQUET The Men's club will hold a banquet tomorrow evening, beginning at 7:30 o'clock. In the parish room of St. Paul's Kplscopal church and a large number are expected to attend. A Fplendid program of toasts has been arranged by the committee in charge, and one of the most enjoyable affairs of its kind is anticipated. Anyone desiring tickets can procure them from the officers of the club or the rector. Charles Albert Smith. The speakers for the evening will be: The Men s Club C. 12. C. Payne Iteminescences .Hon. J. Kopelke Crown Point. The General Convention . .W. B. Conkey Stories and Poems of Scotland Kev. Ceorge Craig Stewart St. L'lkf's churcn, Evanston, III. Christian Fellowship Bishop John JPizen White Michigan City. Friendly Counsel ..Kev. Charles Albert Smith HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICES. East Chicago, Ind.. Dec. 2. Special. Elk memorial pervices were heli here yesterday in Elks hall. Only one absent brother is recorded on the roster of the Elks this year, being the late Lucian Wilcox Palmer. Hon. Judge Virgil S. lieiter of the Lake superior court delivered the memorial address, after which Evan Lloyd sang ' Rock of Ages." The services were ritualistic throughout and were interspersed with a number of quartet songs and hymns. C. L. Kirk delivered the eulogy for the deceased. The program that was distributed was in the shape of a tombstone and very appropriate. Non-members of the lodge who participated in the exercises were Miss Mary A- Stone, M.ss Leah Wickey, James O. Parks, Evan Lloyd and Lili Han Williams.