Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 172, Hammond, Lake County, 4 May 1908 — Page 5

GARY PLEASED

- AT RESULT. (Continued from page 1).

Day's Grist in South Chicago

ILL. STEEL CO. MADE LAND HEARING DELAYED. Inslnatlons That IHlnos Steel Company Is Beautified By Undue Postponement. Assistant State's Attorney Hobart Young, had charge of the Illinois Steel company made land case in the hands of Master in Chancery John F. Holland. A Chicago newspaper insists that Hoi land is postponing his decision unduly. State's Attorney Healy stated that Mr. Holland has been busy with other matter and has not had time to attend to the made land suit. Mr. Holland re fuses to be interviewed on the subject The case is likely to come up some time this month. YOUNG GIRL RUN DOWN WHILE CROSSING STREET. Hegevrisch Resident Seriously Injured By Careless Driver Who Flees After Accident. Alice Jorman, living at 13409 Crondolet street; Hegewisch, was struck by a horse while she was in the act of cross ing the street at One Hundred and Thirty-fourth street and Ontario avenue. She was found lying on the street bleeding about the hands and face and she was at once taken to a nearby store where a doctor was summoned and her wounds were dressed. It was found that one of her arms was broken, and a rib fractured. She was removed to her home. The wagon which hit her, was a heavy coal wagon. The driver after striking her whipped his horses to a gallop and was out of siKht in a few minutes. Miss Johnson is 19 years old. PIONEER MLLMAN BURIED FROM GRAND CROSSING HOME Funeral Services Held for Andrew A, Stewart, Formerly of Illinois Steel Company. Andrew A. Stewart, the pioneer mill man, who died Friday at his home, 110 Seventy-fifth street, was burled this af ternoon at 1 o'clock. The deceased was Well known in South Chicago, having at one time conducted a meat market and grocery here in the early days and at the time the Illinois Steel company be gan operations here he accepted a po eitlon as superintendent. At the. time of his death he was still holding a po eition with the company. For over twenty-five years Mr. Ste wart has been a resident of South Chi cago and the North End, and leaves a wife and .four children to mourn his death. Miss Margaret Nevills, former leading lady in the Calumet Theater Stock company made her first appearance at the Calumet theater yesterday afternoon and was greeted with cheers from the large audience which filled the house to its capacity. Miss Neville is playing in "The Candy Kid" company. This is Miss Nevills' first appearance in South Chicago since she was with the stock company. Suits sponged and pressed, 50 cents; pants, 15 cents. J. M. Delaney & Co., cleaners and dyers, 9047 Commercial avenue and 9273 South Chicago avenue. Phone 2423 Adv. Chas. J. Simon & Bro. Pawnbrokers 236 92nd St., So. Chicago All Baslnes Strictly Gonfidsntl&l. 0LYMP1A RESTAURANT Ho. 2! Phon324 Table for Ladles Our Coffee Unexcelled OPEN ALL, NIGHT 01-92nd St. SOUTH CHICAGO HENRY GROSS ::Painting and Decorating PAINT, GLASS, WALL PAPER PAINTER'S SUPPLIiS 9033 Commercial Ave. Tel. So. Chicago 212 So. Chicago William A. Schoening General Contractor and Builder Fire Losses Adjusted x t'obbtaa Promptly Attended to XC520 TORRENCE AVE., Chicago Phone, South Chicago 489 relepnone Office, 14 Sj Kasideao 343 South Chlcngo. FRANK FOSTER ATTORNEY AT LAW. Room IS, Commercial Block, J206 Commercial avenue, - Chicago, T Residence 9120 Exchange avenue. IRWIN SISTERS South DeerLas, 111. rirat-CIaas Restaurant, Bakery Good, Clears and Tobacco. Exclusive Aeents to fiTXEES JUAKB COUNTY TIMEJ es4 Ail Chicas o Papers.

I South Chicago j j BUSINESS DIRECTORY j

CROWN POItll 1 5.

DEFEATEDAT VALPO. Young Beats State High School Record for the Shot Put. CONTESTANTS NEARLY FROZEN Valparaiso Boy Beats State High School Mark in the Broad Jump. Valparaiso, Ind., May 4. (Special) The Valparaiso high school track team defeated the Crown Point high school team in a dual meet the first of the season for the Valpo boys at the Fair grounds, Saturday afternoon before a fair -sized crowd, the final score for the eleven events contested being 58 1-3 tc 40 2-3. A cold wind blew across the field but did not seem to be suffi cient to freeze the ardor of the Val paraiso high school rooters. Both teams showed fairly good form for early season work the records in two events, the hammer throw and broad jump, being particularly note worthy. Young of Crown Point threw the twelve pound weight 139 feet, 6 inches which it Is claimed beats the state record for high school meets while Felton of Valparaiso made the splendid record of 20 feet, 10 Inches in the broad jump. Schenk of Valpa raiso was the best individual point winner, securing a total of thirteen points with firsts In the half mile and mile and a second in the Quarter mile Young of Crown Point in addition to making his great record in the hammer throw succeeded in pushing Schenck closely for Individual honors with a total of 11 1-3 points which he secured by winning first place in both the hammer throw and shot put, third in the broad jump, and trying with two others for third place in the high jump The officials of the meet were Brown referee; Butler and Aylesworth, timers Black and Wilson, judges, all of Val paraiso, and Stone of Crown Point, starter. The Valpo boys are contemplating a meet with Hobart for next Saturday the Porter county meet occuring the following Saturday at Valparaiso. The summaries as follows: 100 Yard Dash. Gardner, 1st; Bailey, 2nd; .Rockwell, 3rd. Time eleven seconds. 220 Yard Dash. Gardner, 1st; Wolf, 2nd; Rockwell, 3rd. Time, twenty-five seconds. 40 Yard Dash. Fedler, 1st; Scheneck, 2nd; Hemmecher, 3rd. Time, fifty-eight seconds. 8S0 Yard Dash. Scheneck, 1st; Fedler, 2nd; Johnson, 3rd. Time, 2:19. Mile Run. Scheneck, 1st; Ritter, 2nd; Fedler, 3rd. Time, 5:27. 220 Hurdle. Johnson, 1st; Schneider, 2nd; Funk, 3rd. Time, thirty seconds. Shot Put. Young, 1st; Felton, 2nd; Gardner, 3rd. Distance, 41 feet, 9 Inches. Hammer Throw. Young, 1st; Prentiss, 2nd; Demmons, 3rd. Distance, 139 feet, 9 inches. Total number of points: Valparaiso 58 1-3. Crown Point 40. Individual points: Gardner, 11; Young, 11; Schenck, 13; Fedler, 9. CARTER FORBIDS 111 1 BADGER FIGHT Bloody Encounter Between Colored Boy and Animal May Not Occur. Chief of Police Iligginst Understand there Is to be held in your city a man and badger fight. Don't allow it to he pulled off. Mare received dispatch forbidding the contest. FRED S. CARTER, Sheriff. Considerable Interest Is manifested among the sporting fraternity of Lake county over the outcome of a man and badger fight that is scheduled to take place In the neighborhood of East Chi cago tonight Owing to opposition from the powers that be Sheriff Fred Carter having forbidden the event the place where the fight will be pulled off has been kept a secret. The above telegram regarding It was received this morning by Chief Higglns from Sheriff Carter. A large amount of money has been wagered on the fight, the odds being seven to ten in favor of Griffith Reed. Jr., the East Chicago colored boy who la to do battle with the badger. If condition and confidence count for anything. Reed will be returned an easy winner. He is in the pink of condition after two weks of faithful training, which Included long six mile runs In the morning and rope jumping and shadow work in the afternoon. There was almost a riot in J. D. Williams buffet Saturday night owing to a rumor that Reed had been secretly j and carefully "pickled" by his advisor

and business manager, Hermann Flehr,

who Is in possession of an Indian, remedy, that is said to render Invulnerably against bites and scratches, any one who is treated with It.. This rumor has been flatly denied by all parties Interested, however. G. M. Roland, who Is the promoter of this affair, has turned down a flattering offer from Leo. McCormlck, who represents a moving picture firm of New York and who was desirous of photographing the contest. Mr. Foland gave his reason that the intense heat caused by the apparatus would have a bad effect on the compartment at this season. It would naturally favor Reed, who as well as being colored, is a native of the south, while the badger Is a Wisconsin product. This peculiar match was made after declaration by Reed that he could lick any animal In the country, pro viding he be allowed to use regulation West Baden leggins, buckskin gloves. base ball mask, chest protector and club twenty-four inches long and two inches thick. Williams chose the badger as the most vicious and ferocious animal he cruld pit against the fearless Reed and the match was made at once Williams taking the badger end for $100 and W. L. Cherry pinning his faith and money and even betting his auto mobile against the dark boy. Sheriff Carter and Chief of Police Higgins are working hard to try and circumvent this bloody battle and prevent its taking place In Lake county at least. But the promoters feel con fident that they will be able to pull it off. PEDESTRIAN GETS AT Winner of Great Walking Contest Received With Loud Acclaim. FINISH IS MOST SPECTACULAR Kroupa, Game in Defeat, Extends Congratulations to Victor Limps in Eight Minutes Late. The Kamradt-Kroupa walking contest proved the event of the day at Gary Saturday, outside of the convention itself. As a side issue it wafc certainly a hot feature and the dem onstration of the Indiana Harbor con tingent re-inforced by a large number of Lake county sports from various sections who were interested in th outcome, called attention to the fact that Indiana Harbor was on the map. i.ne finish was most spectacular. W. W. Moberly, the starter, Judge J. Freeman, Trainer I. Meyer and a number of enthusiastic Indiana Horbcrites shortly after their arrival bv train negotiated for the use of a band to meet the victor on his arrival. This was courteously loaned by Chairman E. Simon. As soon as the' band was engaged It started down Broadway from the tent for the Lake Shore depot The Indiana Harbor delegation fell in behind and the procession started. Victor Looms in Sight. Scarcely had they advanced more than a couple of blocks .however, when they caught sight of a bare-headed man having his handkerchief wildly In the air and accompanied by another who seemed equally excited. Both men were florid of face DersDirinsr and travel stained. "Why, its the gas man," said one In the procession. "Hurray!" "Hurray!" shouted Kamradt in re ply for the trotless one was indeed he. The man who was with him was W. W. Rinel, his pace-maker. Then the crowd set up a deafening roar. Cheer after cheer rent the air. Hats were hurled up and at a signal from their leaders the band started to play, "When Johnnie Comes Marching Home Again." Johnnie," however waved all aside and continued on his trot toward the goal. The band doubled time but still could not keep up and the crowd fell back, making no effort to keep pace with the pedestrians. On their arrvial at the tent con gratulations were showered upon Mr. Kamradt Nor was his pace-maker forgotten. From the moment of starting until the wlndup in front of the big tent had occupied exactly one hour and thirty minutes. Kroupa Eight Minutes Late. Kroupa came In just eight minutes behind his adversary limping slightly. "His leg holts him," said a sporty bystander of immature years. And It did In the mean time the delegation had steered Kamradt over to a restaurant where he drank a cup of coffe and ate a fried egg sandwich. Kroupa was escorted to the same, place for similar refreshments. He generously extended his hand and offered congratulations to the victor. He was disappointed but game. Fred S. Carter proudly seated In colossal touring car hove in sight as the party emerged from the restaurant "Have my car," he offered and the offer was accepted. One F. J. Gormley, who had had de signs on a $10 fare glowered as the pedestrians, their seconds and Messrs. Moberly and Freeman piled Into the 'car. Tax on Bears; in Japan. Bears are liable to taxation in some Japanese villages. The origin of this curious custofn is unknown. What? is home without What plant? a rubber

OVATION

GAB

DAILY SPECIAL

Solid Oak EXTENSION TABLE This 6-foot solid oak extension table with 42-inch top, is a phenomenal value and we ask you to look around to try and match it in quality and price. Special for to day A fl F" only 4.0U No Trouble at all to Show our Goods, and we have Lots of Goods to Show. WE TRUST THE PEOPLE 9133-9135 Commercial Ave, South Chicago's Leading Furniture Store CARTER WILL NOT ALLOW PRIZE FIGHT Kid ClabbV Of Hammond J and Tony Moran Fail to Clash at Gary. SPORTS BADLY DISAPPOINTED Hammond Boys Put Oil .bOXing Match But It Was Tame Affair. The boxing exhibition which vras scheduled between Kid Clabby of Ham mond and Tony Moran of Xew York, at Gary, was not pulled off Saturday night owing to the fact that it had been re ported about town that the sheriff would stop the event and the gate re celpts did not warrant the carrying out of the program. The wrestling ex Iiibitlon was held, however, and was witnessed by about seventy-five sports. There was a big disturbance in the tent after the manager had announced that the main bout would not be pulled off as the crowd felt that they had been duped. Most of them demanded that they receive their money back but while they were arguing with the police as to whether they could have a little private exhibition of their own, which they passed the hat around for, the manager made his exit from the tent, and of course, none of the money was returned. The affair was put on by several Chicago sports who intended to pull off several events of this kind during the summer. The program arranged for Saturday night was a good bill and were it not for the fact that It had been noised around that the boxing exhibition would not be allowed, there would have been a good crowd in attendance. The manager, the Chicago man, put on all of the show he could, however, but the crowd was far from being satisfied. The wrestling exhibition was between George Sterling of Minneapolis and Young Hackenschmidt of Chicago. The two were very evenly matched and both succeeded In getting one fall. The work was very commendable and it was evident that they knew the game from start to finish. They did not struggle to defeat each other, ho'wever, as they happened to be employed by the hour instead of for a match for supremacy. The first fall was won by Hackenschmidt in 22 minutes by a half nelson and armlock. The second half Nelson and armlock. The second an armlock. Then they struggled five minutes and stopped with neither getting a fall. After Clabby and Moran had gone home the management staged a little boxing exhibition between two Hammond boys which was to have been one of the preliminaries. Scrubby Tuttle and Jack Tierney fought four rounds to a draw. During two of the rounds they mixed it so hot that the police came near Interfering. They both weighed in and Tierney was found to be several pounds the heavier, but nevertheless Tuttle succeeded in holding his own. Old clothes made like new. J. M. Delaney & Co., cleaners and dyers, 9047 Commercial avenue and 9273 South Chicago avenue. Phone 2423. Adv.

$4-85

that It kept ex-Mayor Pat Rellley of Hammond busy saying: "I move that the candidate be nominated by acclamation," while the convention was one. Once there was a hitch, when Oro Wildermuth of Gary, permanent chair

man of the convention, asked for nominations for commissioner of the first district Peter Fox f Hammond pro posed the name of George Kussmaul, and Robert Emmet O'Connor of Gary proposed the name of Frank Zowadski. The name of Kussmaul sounded famil iar to the convention, the Hammond cigar dealer, owing to his business, being well known throughout the county. Zowadski Is a newcomer in the county but a pioneer of Gary. The chairman permitted a short discussion and Air. Fox in homely but strong words advo cated the Hammond man. His words were few but good. When he had finished Gary asserted itself. Standing beside the candidate that he had pro posed, Mr. O'Connor endorsed Mr. Zowadski. He pointed out Gary's right to representation on the ticket and finished with a short eulogy of Mr. Zo wadski. The central part of the coun ty and Hammond insisted upon George Kussmaul, while the other cities with Gary at the lead pulled for Zowadski. A roll call by delegates was asked for, and after some discussion was resorted to in order to get at the delegate strength of each of the two candi dates. . .Before the roll call was fin ished, however, Hammond withdrew its candidate, leaving the field to the Gary man, who was then nominated by ac climation. . .lie was called to the platform for a short address. ..In a few words he thanked the convention and promised to land the majority of the foreign votes in Gary, and promised a square deal to the county. Mr. Zowadski is the proprietor of the World hotel of Gary. This, however, was not the only candidate that Gary landed. A. P. Melton was nominated for coun ty surveyor and In the joint repre sentative convention Attorney H. M. Stanton was nominated on the ticket. Hon. B. F. Shivtly of South Bend was the principal speaker of the day. He opened his address when the resolutions committee, composed of Mayor Becker of Hammond, R. E. O'Connor of Gary, and William Kostbade of Hobart, were preparing the resolution. Shively spoke at length on the principles of the democratic party, dwelling also on the present depressed industrial condition holding the corporations and the republican form of government re sponsible for the same. Shively has a national reptuation as a speaker and wasjistened to with great interest un til toward the last when the convention began to get restless. The resolutions prepared by the committee in the meantime were read after the address of Shively and were adopted. There was no minority report- The resolutions adopted were composed of three paragraphs, the first condemning the present national, state and local government, the second con demning Governor Hanly for vetoing the McCullough anti-metropolitan po lice bill, and the third endorsing Hon Ed Simon and Sheriff Fred Carter for their work in the legislature and in the county office, respectively. The resolutions being read and adopted, the nominations began, and had it nnr hppn for tVia shnrt hitVi about the first district commissioner ship all previous records for speed would have been broken. As It was three conventions were held in less than an hour, a lull ticket being named on the county ticket, delegates appointed to the congresisonal conven tion, and the Joint representative con vention. The following delegates were nomi nated to go to the congressional con vention, the time and place for which has not yet been set: East Chicago, Robert Spear; Whiting, William HIckey; Calumet and North townships, Thomas E. Knotts; Hobart township. William Kostbade; Ross township, John Dorman; St. John and Hanover townships, Joseph Portz; Center township, Fred S. Carter; Winfield and West Creek townships, Davis Wilson. Once the convention was adjourned the huge tent was vacated in a hurry. Sandwiches from the Barbecue. Lowell landed the third district com missioner nominee in John Nolan. His I name was greeted with applause. A. J. Smith of the Hobart Gazette was nominated for county auditor, thus the democratic newspaper fraternity of Lake county is appeased. The prize fight and wrestling bout which were widely advertised, helped to some extent to draw a crowd to Gary, but could not hold It there when the word went around that there would be nothing doing in the professional line. Gary is after all the biggest benflciary from the convention. The boosting spirit that is In the very air there always will bring results to the town in more thn one way. A democratic convention without Nicholas Lauer of Hammond acting as secretary would seem incomplete. He was the secretary of the convention again last Saturday, his name having been received by acclamation for the office. "The democrats are gentlemen," said Joseph Martin, chief of police of Gary toward the close of the day. "Here there have been thousands of people and not a single arrest today." The best of order prevailed throughout the day and everybody was happy and enthusiastic The weather was a trifle raw for an outing day, still nobody seemed to mind that very much. Thousands of people paraded up and down Broadway and the side streets and expressed their amazement at the magic city. A number of ladles ventured into the convention tent and occupied a seat of honor on the stage. Hon. B. F. Shively in opening his address did not forget to include them in his opening address. Every train from early morning until at night brought more visitors into the new town. The celebration hold over until today, quite a number of the visitors having remained over for the Sunday. Attorney Ora Wildermuth of Gary proved himself to be a strenuous and

1NOTIOE! ; . - i , Calumet Optical Parlors have moved to ; 236 Ninety-Second St. DR. J. S. HERMANN, Oph. D.

WHOLESALE

To Jobbers and the Trade : Why pay enormous prices to the down town dealers when you can save money by buying- your Wall Paper, Paints, Varnishes and Painters' Supplies of Us. Our two-story building, with double front, is filled with everything pertaining to the trade, and we can fill your wants and at a great saving to YOU. Any "red line" car will bring you direct to the door. E. R. CAMPBELL Tel. Hyde Park 49. 6327-29 Madison Avenue

II

ANDREW RINGMAN ' 9912 Ewlng Avenue OFFERS BIG BARGAINS IN New Subdivisions

Why pay rent? When you can F. Q, H and J, near 106th St., on

construction. Go and see for yourself.

efficient chairman of the convention. He kept good order and disposed of the business before him in good order. The delegations from the various cities and townships were divided off. each being seated around a placarded post showing the districts. "A motion for acclamation" was one of the phrases that Peter Fox of Ham mond coined in the heat of the discussion for the commissioners for the first district Once durinj? the address of Ben F. Shively one of the platforms on which a group of men were standing, gave way with a crash. Nobody was injured but it was noticed that a number of republicans were standing on this platform drinking democratic truths as expounded by the ex-congressman. Had Henry L. Keilman of Dyer.permitted to have his name presented as commissioner, It is thought that he would have made a strong race, according to delegate strength. He declined absolutely and his name was not mentioned. When the name of John L. Rohde of Hammond was presented to the convention he rose immediately and declined. His name was presented for the office of treasurer. His declination was followed by that of Tom McKay of Crown Point. Among the prominent politicians outside of Lake county who occupied a seat on the stage during Shively's address were U. S. Jackson, president of the democratic state central committee, James K. Risk of Lafayette, and Judge Darroch of Kentland. Had there been more time these men would have been called on for a short address, but as it was it was thought advisable to adjourn the convention without hearing from them. The Hammond politicians were ever on the alert. They tried to keep In the background as much as possible, but were ever watchful that no cog should slip. For instance, when the name of Ed Aubrey of Hammond was proposed for surveyor. Mayor Becker, speaking for Mr. Aubrey, declined the nomination and asked that the candidate be chosen' from some other part of the county. A. P. Melton, city en gineer of Gary, was chosen instead. The old time barbecue given in con-1 nection with the convention was one of the largest features of the day. The only estimate of how many people were served can be made from the amount of food that was dished out "I think that we fed 6,000 people at the barbecue today, said Mr. Knotts. "I base my estimate on the fact that 3,000 pounds of meat have been barbecued and served. This as you see is a conservative estimate." The barbecue was served In the open air on Broadway north of the Wabash tracks. The fires were lighted on Friday evening about 5 o'clock and at midnight when the charcoal had formed the meat was put on the long bench of iron rails. Once the rain during the night time put the fire out, but they were relighted and the barbecuse served on time. At promptly 12 o'clock Saturday noon the first "hand out" was given. The visitors, among which were prominent politicians from northern Indiana, business men from all over the county, delegates, foreigners, workingmen, women and children stood around the long counters In tiers awaiting their turn for a slice of the delicious meat wedged into two slices of bread and served with a pickle. Roy Jorgenson. 14 years old, living at 780G Champlain avenue, who so mysteriously disappeared from his home Monday, April 20, returned home last evening. He told hia mother that he thought he would take a trip to his aunt's house at Indianapolis, Ind. When he left home he did not say anything to his mother about It, thinking that she would not worry. His mother was wild with Joy when she heard him knock at the door and then walk In. After a severe reprimanding the boy promised his mother that he would not leave the house without first consulting his

J mother.

and

PAINTS and RETAIL 3 buy up-to-date homes oa Avenues easy terms. Houses now under DON T Try to clean and dye your own clothes, hut let us do It for you. We are thoroughly experienced and know how to do first class work. Our prices are right. J. M. Delaney &z COMPANY CLEAVERS AND DYERS. SOUTH CHICAGO. TWO STORES : 9373 South Chlcaso Avenue. 9047 Commercial Avenue PHONE 2423. YOUR CHOICE Has Gome at Last! We Must Clean Out Our Largs S ock of Spring and Sumner Goods. We Need the Money and CAN Save Money for you. For the next thirty days $20 and $35 suits roads for $15. OO J. KAUFMAN, THE COMMERCIAL TAILOR. 9147 Commercial Avenue 2 - d TTT norses, siorses Horses I We Always Have What xou want Horses, Mares, Mules Suitable for all kinds of Work BOUGHT AND SOLD Alio Wagons and Harness AH Horses Hitched and Shown ta Earness Before Ton Day One of the Most Extensive Dealers In the Calumet Beloa 6229 Frank Arnoji 8952 Houston Avenu SOUTH CHICAGO Phons 1711 r L WHISKEY There is only one BEST TRY Old Steuben Bourbon (Straight Goods) and agree with us that it is PERFECTION Steuben County Wine Co. Distributors, CHICAGO, ILLS.