Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 295, Hammond, Lake County, 2 June 1908 — Page 1

i? "K FIT? TYTfi WEATUEB. Fair tonight, Wednesday increasing cloudiness, posible slioirers; slightly warmer ronig&t. - ED LTIOiSl - s ,VOL. IL NO. 295.TUESDAY, JUNE 2,-1908. ONE CENT PER COPY. H.1 BIC1ELL ID QUEER CASE THE WEST TO THE EAST: "CHEER UP!" TO BE SLATED CITY COURT John Papp Accuses Married Couple of Fornication in Trial. Hammond Druggist. Holds the Edge on Board of V Education Plum.

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Short Local Option Law to

; be Introduced Next Winter in Legislature by Sen ator Mattingly is Attract , ing Good ' Deal Attention ADCUMI CTADTC IliniluiiHLL UIMlllU BILL A ROLLING Republican Candidate Delayed By Expected Arrival of Stork at His Horns in Rushville Does No Wanderer Very Far From His Own Fireside. Special to Times Indianapolis, Jane 2. The local option bill vrhieh will be backed next winter by the Anti-Saloon league lias nlready been dratted. It is now in the linnds of Senator Mattingly of Wash iigton, who during the last session of the general assembly fathered the high license measure in the higher house. The bill is short, bavins, bnt five or six sections. It provide that 20 per cent of the voters of a county may de xaand a special local option election by petition to the proper authorities. If the temperance forces carry "the elec tion, the county shall be dry for period of four years. If the "dry" forces lose, he county shall continue to have saloons for the same period of time., ..' .n ' . ... - ' ' . A MaUi.ngly.belleves he. has drafted a measure which will stand the test of the higher courts. 4 He is' a constitutional lawyer and has given the temperance Question careful study.- In drafting the measure, he was particularly zealous to keep intact the Nicholson law-and the Moore remonstrance law. He mentions these statutes in his bill and specifies that it is not the in tention to repeal weaken or vitiate them. -. It probably will be this bill that the legislature will become divided against itself. The temperance fight is to be the right of the session and county local option will be the fulcrum. It is likely that the four year period will be reduced to two. It is pointed out that brewers and liquor dealers would preier the longer time, knowing then that they could afford to spend much money debauching elections inasmuch as ter ritory saved by them would remain "wet' for four long years. If the fight had to be refought and rewon by the (Continued on page 3.) illllliiiiifeiis C ' .... "- . . .i y.; '-:.t.'- i t " if Congressman Theodore E. Burton of Cleveland, chairman of the rivers and harbors committee of the house, is said to have been selected to place the name of Taft before the republican national convention. -

Will Nominate Taft for President

H.F.H.E RETIRING OFFICER

Bicknell To Be Awarded Job, It Is Said, ..For His Political Labors. According to a quiet tip which went out today Druggist Henry Bicknell Will tonight ,, be .elected by the city council to the position on the school board which is to be vacated by the retirement of H. F. Meikle from ser vice in this body. : Mr. Meikle was not a candidate f or reappointment and as there are already two democratic members on the board and the law requires the city council to appoint at least one republican on the board, Mr. Bicknell was the most available man. Mr. Bicknell has been in line for some favor from the democratic party ever since he supported Mayor Becker against A. F. Knotts, and the vacancy on the board was Becker's opportun ity. Council Does the Appointing. Of -course the council has the ap pointing of the new member, but it is understood that in the Interests of party harmony and because Mayor Becker desires Bicknell's appointment they will carry out this program. . The matter has been all thrashed out and it is. understood that the con sent to the mayor's program was unan Imous. Henry Bicknell, who is popularly known as "Uncle Henry," it is be lieved will make an exceeding1,' good board member. He has had the re quired business experience and enjoys the complete confidence of all of those who know him. Mr. Bicknell Well Known. He has , long been in business in Hammond and his family is exceedingly well and favorably known in the social circles of the city. Mr. Bick nell will., receive- the congratulations of a large number of friends and ac quaintances.. - " H.' F. Meikle, the outgoing member of the board, has been one of the best men in this capacity that the city has ever had. He has taken an active in terest in the work and his hand is seen in many of the progressive steps which have been taken during recent years. The new addition to the Lafayette building by which it wa3 doubled in capacity was done during his administration, as was the drawing of the plans for. the new Irving school. Has Done Fine Work. He was in favor of a new high school building and of -installing man ual training in the schools, but the funds that are available for these pur poses are so small that he was unable to see his ideas executed during his term in office. Ei AUTOS CODE TO Charlie Jewell Gets a New Fifty and Architect Hutton Also Has OneThere is a new automobile in town. and if Hammond will ever have an aujtomobile procession it will undoubtedi ly be one of the leaders. J The car is a Glyde, owned by Charles j Jewell and driven by its owner last Sunday from Lafayette, a distance of 125 miles, made the run in seven hours. The machine, which is now in Hammond, Js of 50-horsepower and seats t seven passengers. It is made by the Bartholomew Auto company of Peoria, Illinois. Mr. Jewell has joined the ranks of the auto enthusiasts a long time ago. jbut was very deliberate in casting j about for a machine to his liking. He j believes that he has found it in his Glyde and is very much pleased with it. jThe trip last Sunday from Lafayette was a rather chilly one and part of ; the distance lay in muddy roads, j Dispite these handicaps the machine made the run in nice shape. Joseph Hutton's machine was driven into town last Sunday from South j Bend and is also a big touring car. The car should have been in his hands sevj eral Weeks ago, but was deloyed on aj count of the many order at the factory. ! CLYDE EASTWOOD MAKES "GOOD" AT VALP0. In speaking of the "Grand Old Flag" st Valparaiso the Vidette of that place says: ' '.'Clyde Eastwood, ihe Hammond man, who took the part of "Uncle Ned," the 'liable nigger, was one of the best performers and acted his part with the ease and abandon of a professional. "Col. F. L. Hunt, who directed the play and enacted the role of "Jake Schneider," fresh . from the Fatherland, was exceedingly funny and kept the audience in an uproar of laughter whenever he appeared." -

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MAHY SHR1NERS ". ARE COMING HERE Accommodations For Thou sand People W 'anted Very Badly. CHICAGO iSONS SEND WORD Local Members of Shrine Are Non plussed at the Prospect of Many Guests. Chicago Masons ""We are coming to Hammond on a special train and will bring 1,000 Shriivers with us." Hammond Masons "We would like to have you come but there are no accommodations Inthe city for you." Chicago Masons "We are coming any way and if we can't find anything to eat we will bring our dinners." Hammond Masons "Come along then The city is big enough to hold you. We will give you a warm welcome." And that is just the way the matter stands. Here is a city that Is big enough to secure the priviledge of glvirg the shrine. Here is a city whose citizens are enterprising enough to go after and get what they want along certain lines and yet is without ade quate facilities Serious Problem for Masons. In fact one of the biggest problems that will confront the Masons from now until the middle of the month will be that of caring for the strangers who come within the gates of the city. If a thousand shriners come from Chicago and 500 from Indianapolis and perhaps four or five thousand Masons arrive in the city from all of the cities in northern Indiana the problem of caring for all of the guests, will become a serious one. It has been suggested that the high school auditorium could be converted into a great caravansary if the genial Mr. George C. Locklin would loan the lodge a few of his enterprise beds but it is not definitly decided that these extreme remedies will be adopted. Face With Difficulty. But Hammond is faced with the care of nearly 10,000 people on une 27 and the hotels will accommodate about 1,000. It will be seen that there is a big number that will have to sleep under the sidewalk or hike to Chicago earlier in the evening than they wouM like to in order to find a place to sleep. WILL BUILD FINE NEW CHUBCH. Trustees Hold an Important Business Meeting Last Xight. At a meeting of the trustees of the Christian church last night it was decided to take Immediate steps toward building the proposed new church. The pastor. Rev. C. J. Sharp, has been delegated to .visit different churches with a view of gaining an idea what would be most suitable for Hammond. It is the intention of the congregation to have the building completed by next fall. The building is to cost $30,000 and Is to' be .located at the corner of Calumet avenue "and Sum-

St. Margaret's Hospital In terne While Driving on Sibley Street is Knocked Senseless by- a Stone Thrown by Newsboy. THOUGHT SKULL WAS FRACTURED Professional- Men Will Take Steps to Stop Boys From Assailing Them With Stones and Other , Missiles Which Is a Common Occurence In Hammond Dr. George Miller, the interne at St. Margaret's hospital, was struck by stone thrown by one of -the Phelps boys, who was. playing on Sibley street in the vicinity ' of the . Lake Shore depot, and knocked unconscious. The boys were engaged in the pastime, which is indulged in a great deal by the Sibley street boys, of throwing stones at passing vehicles. It. is not believed that the Fhelps boy, a newsboy, whose father run3 the "Broken Corner" saloon, really tried to do bodily injury to the doctor, but he threw the stone and it found its target on the doctor's head. Doctor Badly Wounded. Dr. Miller dropped in the buggy as though he was dead and Dr. Luke Kelly, who was with him, lifted him back in the seat and immediately tried depot, and knocked unconscious last night. The wounded doctor was taken to the hospital and his injuries dressed. This morning it was learned that the skull had not ben fractured and Dr. Miller is getting along fairly well. The other doctors in the hospital are greatly aroused over the affair, and from experiences they have had with boys who sem to take a delight in throwing missiles at their buggies and automobiles they are of the opinion that the practice should b stopped. On several occasions automobile owners have had the tires punctured by having tacks and glass thrown under the wheels of their machines and on several occasions the machines have been stopped and a chase has been made after the offenders. Will Sot Take Action. Drivers in delivery wagons and people riding in buggies have had the same experiences,, but yesterday was the first time that anyone has been

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MET Ai llfl . CAUSE COflTRETEIfS Lorenzo and Alonzo Have Terrible Time at Crown ' Point Yesterday. LOHZO PASTED GOOD & PROPER Two Warrants Are Sworn Out and Each Man Has the Other . Arrested. (Special to The Times). Crown Point, Ind., June 2. The county seat heaves a gentle sigh of relief to think that it is over for the time being at least. There is a truce of hostilities at present and it will not break out as long as Lonzo continues to be cooped up in Sheriff F. S. Carter's boarding house, where he rubs his bruised poll and cogitates over the frailitles of life. In the meantime Lorenzo, fat and sassy, thinks how much better it is to be on the. outside looking in than on the inside looking out. Fight Is a Corker. Lorenzo Bartholomew and Alonzo Highland are two Crown Point citi zens who up to lately were fast friends But a woman came between them. It was Mrs. i Lorenzo. Lonzo liked Mrs Lorenzo and, acording to Lorenzo, was a blamesite too conscious of his own manly, powers,, for the two men met on the street yesterday and the battle could be scented afar. "I want you to let my wife alone,' Lorenzo tquoth to Lonzo as Is reported. . "I ain't doing nuthin"' retorted Lon zo. . . Oh, Lorenzo, How Could Youf "Well, I'm doing suthin',"- angrily blazed forth Lorenzo, and then he past ed Lonzo on the snoot. Those who saw the encounter said that Lorenzo's arms went, around like a Dutch wind mill in a Zuyder Zee blow. Anyway. Lonzo swore out a warrant and Lorenzo was fined in Judge Nich Olson's court. Then Lorenzo had Lonzo arested and Lonzo was also found guilty. Judge Nicholson Just hated to do it dui as ixnzo aian t nave the money he is how" peeking out through the intersections and intertices in Sheriff Carter's steel-lined bastile. BOYS ORGANIZE A TEACK TEAM. The boys of rooms five and six of the Lincoln school organized a fine track team last week. Milton Hansen is the captain. Some very fine material was found for sprinting and hurdling. The boys are very enthusiastic over the venture. George Ogburn, Alex Broze, McKinley Thompson and Willie Lowell have developed quite a talent in runs. seriously injured by the missiles. The Phelps boy went to the hospital this morning to see the doctor and form all accounts he was badly frightened and thorough penitent boy. It is not believed that any action will be taken by Dr. Miller, although it is possible the police may take the matter u.p and i make an example of the young fellow.

PAPP PROSECUTING WITNESS

Jury Trial This Afternoon Brings Out a Number of Sensational Incidents. , There Is an odd criminal case going on in Judge McMahan's city court this afternoon and the court room habitues are - trying to solve the perplexing problems brought out during the prosecution. On the 26th of May last, Verona Farkas, a comely lass employed at housekeeper in the family of Mike Markovitch, who keeps a saloon and boarding house on Columbia avenue in the Standard Steel car district, was arrested on a charge of fornication. Markovitch Also "Arrested. Another warrant was sworn out before Judge McMahan on the same day against Markovitch bringing the same charges against his as against the Farkas girl, who is not over 17 years of age. ' The prosecuting witness in the case is John Papp, who is not related in any way to either of the parties in the case and a lot of people are wonder ing what his interests are. Got a License. Two days after they were arrested and released on bond, Markovitch and Verona Frakas went to Crown Point where they secured a license in Coun ty Clerk Shortridge's office and were married by a justice of the peace there. This did not lessen Papp's bitter ness, however, tor tne case was sei for trial today and at 1:20 was called in the city court. Papp came to Hammond about two years ago and being able to speak several languages, soon found it profitable to quit the razor and locate at the Standard district. Since that time he has incurred the' animosity of a. large number of people there who have been unspar ing in their denunciation of his actions. The case is being hard fought. - At torney : Brandenburg is assisting the prosecution "arid" the evidence is being heard before a. jury. . . ,. Hi MATCH STILLHANGS FIRE Kamradt's Friends Say the South Bend Man's Feet Are Too Cold. John Kamradt, the Indiana Harbor gas man, who sells it in East Chicago, Whiting and acquires it In Hammond, declared last night that the walking match for $500 a side between himself and Ryerson, the South Bend gas man, still hangs fire. "I guess I've got Ryerson buffaloed," said John last night. "I'm ready '.to walk him for money, marbles or chalk. I" walk him from Hohman street to Calumet avenue, or I'll walk him .from Chicago to New York. Why I have him faded to death. 'Ill walk him in a barrell or walk him on my hands and feet. 'Ill walk him backwards or sidewise, anyway to get a walk, out of him." "But what's the use?" muttered John disconsolately as he turned down Hoh man street. LEAVE F0RNEW YORK Lowell Lawyer in Hammond Today and Tells of Imm portant Mission. J. Will Belshaw and Albert Hull of Lowell, were in Hammond this morn ing on their way to New York, where they will look after the interests of several clients who have claims on the estate of Mary M. Edmond of Boston, who recently died leaving considerable property, the exact value of which Is unknown. The heirs which Mr. Belshaw represents are Jasper Hull and Albert Hull of Lowell, and Mrs. Henrietta Sigler of Englewood. The Messrs. Hull, and Mrs. Sigler are brothers and sisters of the deceased Boston woman and have a prior claim on the estate. It is known that there is $1,900 in the bank and that the dead widow had considerable real estate, but It remains to be learned Just what is the value of the estate. The news from the attorneys who are now on their way to New York and to Boston will be eagerly, awaited, by the Lowell heirs as there was not much known of the Boston relative, and it may; develop ; that the. esstate is of considerable size. " .

Convention of B. P. 0. E.

at Indianapolis Takes a GoodMany of the Elks Today -Out'of Hammond, , Wihting and East Chicago - T DOINGS - ARE EXPECTED Program at Capital Includes Varied Entertainment in Which the Wires and Daughters of the Members Will Not Lack for Pleasures of . All Kinds. ' , ' The eyes of all the good. Hammond, "W hiting and East Chicago Elks and they are all good are turned toward Indianapolis today where the state convention of Elks is on today and to morrow, une convention . is a convention of delegates of lodges belonging to the state organization, but this does not bar all the Elks of the state from attendinsr and thev are in Indiananolia today by the thousands. . Preparations have been made by Lodge No. 13, oldest in the state and located at Indianapolis to take care of 10,000 visitors. Local Elks Don't Belong:. ; The convention of the state organizatiort will give the local -lodge of Elks a new stimulus to affiliate itself with the state organization, and'some of the officials In giving their private opinion today confidently expressed their "hope that some" :day the' H'arrfmond lodge would belong-to the state organizatlfmr-; '.The d6ins" are aptly expressed in a neat little circular that was. sent fcro&d charge. . - -. .- : ? ; " A Facetious Invitation. ; The committee, in its glee has grown facetious. . "Where?" asks the. circular. "What? Best people on earth will be there for the time of their life. "Then it's to be a stag affair? "Well, we should say not! ' " "Why not? "Because Elks never have anything stsg-nant. And, besides, lnlviting every Elk-(with a card), his better half is twice urged to come with him. ' " "Well, he Is going to bring his best prospect, and you bet, af tef ' she "has mixed with the herd for two days she will- be ready for the county clerk. "Being shy on both, brother, come alone, and we will make you wish you had one or the other." Many Prizes Given. The circular announcing the list of prizes for the largest percentage in at tendance the "best-dressed bunch in the nflrftrlft" thf "VtPRt PTPmnllftrnf (mi rf .Ha'.. (Continued on page 2.) At ScLool 14 Yeats W itkout a Tardy. 1 t&7Z s 4, MssZeraErelyneJjimaiu An attendant of the public schools of Benton Harbor for fourteen years without once having been absent or tardy is the remarkable recprd of Miss Zora, Evelyne Inman of Benton Harbor.

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