Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 302, Hammond, Lake County, 10 June 1908 — Page 8

Wednesday, June 10, 1908. SCORE OF PEOPLE ; vBORIEDJTDFHdBB Fifteen Thousand' Dollar Fire Raged in South Chicago Yesterday. TRUSTED Hill LIKE A FHIEID, HISSIH6 Gary Livery Man Asks For Arrest of Second Hand Dealer. X7 T if t DUE - TO SPARK FROM ENGINE $1260 CHANGED HANDS 2Y ' S

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CHAP STARTS RQl1 Proprietors of Hostelry and Street Contractor Engage in Bloody Fight ; That Frightens Guests' and Gets All Indiana Harbor Agog Baseball Eat Used. (Special o Times.) Indiana Harbor, Ind., Jnne 10. It will be many moons before, the citizens of the Harbor get over talking; about the melee In the fashionable South BayHotel which took place on Monday nisht and tvns uncovered by the swearing oat of -warrants yesterday and the continuing of assault and battery cases In Jndge George Holland's conrt today. A Disgraceful Affair. There were six people engaged in the scrap, -which according to all reports was a sensational and disgraceful affair. It started In a "kidding" match and ended in guns being drawn and a baseball club being brought down over the head of a patron of the buffet, by an employe of the hostelry after another patron had been bedly beaten up by another employe of the place. Hotel Men In Scrap. The participants in the row were Alex Barker, the proprietor of the South Bay Hotel, and his brother, Fred Ramsel, a porter, and Steve Nyland, the night clerk: Ben and Nick Donfro and Dan Serflna, who are well paving contractors. The seven men who were parties in the fight are well known all over Indiana Harbor and East Chicago and the outcome of the affair is being awaited with much interest. How It Started. Every effort was made to keep the affair quiet. It took place late in the evening. The Donfros and Serflna, who have a street sub-contract at the Harbor, went to the hotel to look for President Cain, of the Cain Construction company. Mr. Cain was not in the hotel and the men went out saying they would come back. About 10:30 they did return and not finding Mr. Cain, went to the buffet in the basement and ordered drinks. Alex Barber was behind the bar. -' "Kidding" Started It. Nick Donfro called Mr. Barker "Kid" and ho resented it. Hot words followed and Dan Donfro and Serflna stepped out of the buffet for a minute. As soon as they bad gone, Ramsey hit Nick three or four times, knocking him down. Then it is asserted the two Barkers jumped on Nick and his brother Dan hearing the noise rushe in and pulled a gun. Then other guns were drawn, .chairs were used as weapons and the fight became a hot one. Baseball Bat Tsed. The noise created by the scramble was such as to frighten the inmates of the hostelry above. They flocked down stairs in various degrees of undress. Nick escaped from his assailants and started up stairs into the office, Nyland was laying for him with a baseball It. Outnumbered . in the scrap, the contractors rushed ' out" doorst War rants weer sworn out for their arrest by the Parkers and President Cain went on their bond. Counter warrants will be sworn out against the Barkers and the case is continued. I Automobile Accident Takes Place in South Chicago This NoonDr. W. B. Gooder, a "prominent phy. slcian of TLowell, Ind., was quite seri ously Injured in an automobile accident at Ninety-second street and Erie ave nar today noon. With his chauffeur, Guy Brownell, Dr. Gooder was going to Chicago In his auto running behind the car No. 3219 of the . Hammond-Stxty-Thlrd street car line. The car was going at a lively clip nnd the brakes refused to work. The head of the machine was smashed in the collision and Gooder was thrown at -out eight feet In the air, coming down head first on the curb. He was picked up ' unconscious . and badly bruised. The ambulance was called but Dr. Gooder revived and will proceed on bis way to Chicago this afternoon. The fault cannot be laid at the door of the street car crew. Slnalna Cure. The suggestion that singing may be used in the fight against pulmonary tuberculosis is an interesting one, and is a further instance of the therapeutic value of hygienic measures which is so large an item in the cur rPTit nmfpssinnal creed. From the Hosn'tai s

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Fight the Fire at Ninety-Third Street and Ellis Avenue. Yesterday was a great fire day in South Chicago, there being three fires, one of which threw out twenty-three people into the streets homeless and without shelter. The worst fire of the day occurred at Ninety-third street and Ellis avenue when four frame buildings were almost completely destroyed entailing a loss of $15,000 approximately. Within a few minutes after the flames befan making their deadly crackling ncise, hundreds .of school children and ' residents asembled to watch the fire and the police were compelled to use stringent measures to keep the surging crowd back from interfering with the fireman's work. In all there were ten fire companies on the scene but all arrived too late to save the building to the neglect of some one to turn in a prompt alarm. List of Houses Burned. The following is a list of the houses burned and those rendered homeless: Rachel, Catherine, 1703 Ninety-third street, two story frame completely destroyed, loss $3,500, was in the house at the time but ran out pulling with her her three children, Thomas, age 10, Robert 12 and William 15. All of Mrs. Catherine's furniture and several valuable keepsakes went up in smoke before her eyes. Thomas Dokendorf and family, living on the first floor of another two story frame at 1701 Ninety-third street, lost $240 in money which was secreted in a trunk In Dokendorf's room. The total loss to Dokendorf's flat Is estimated at $700. John Cupilo and family, living In the second fiat at the same number, gave their loss as $600, which includes the interior furnishings. James Crawford and family, living at 1699 Ninety-third street, lost their entire interior house furnishings which were valued at $1,500, and the building which was owned by Mr. Crawford was valued at $3,000, making their total loss in the neighborhood of $4,500. Peter Martin and family, 1697 Ninetythird street, living on the first floor, gave their loss at $1,200. Meets With Accident. Anthony Rodigerand family, living In the second flat at 1697 Ninety-third street, was severely burned about the hands and chest in an attempt to save some valuable keepsakes that were In his room. The loss to Rodiger's flat Is given as $1,500. The conflagration is supposed to have been caused by a spark falling on the roof from an Illinois Central engine, as this road passes within a few yards of the houses With the exception of Mrs. Rachel Catherine, who carried $2,000 Insur ance, the other houses and tenants were uninsured and they wll have to stand the loss themselves. In an effort to check the flames In one of the buildings Freman Michael Chbrley from engine company 82, was knocked unconscious when a wall caved In on him. The injured man was rescued from the fast approaching flames by George Bacher, another fireman, and taken to St. Bernard's hospital where it is said he is suffering with concussion of the brain. Firemen Are Burned. Theodore Havill, another fireman from engine company 27, was badly burned about the hands when he tried to get a trunk out of one of the rooms. Frank Sullivan, from engine company 82, was overcome with smoke just as he was about to leave one of the burning buildings, but was soon revived The other fires of the day were at 10832 Hoxie avenue, where a rear barn at the James Golden residence burned to the ground entailing a loss of $100. The other was at Seventy rninth street and Stony Island avenue, where two box cars on the Lake Shore were burned to the wheels, causing a loss of about $1,000. One car was partially filled with merchandise. The origin of the fire Is unknown but Is supposed to have been started by a crowd of "vags" who were seen loitering around the yards through the day. The big fire for a time threatened to spread to. adjoining buildings but promp work on the part of the fire laddies prevented this, although one occasion- the flames were strated on the residence of Herman Peterson, whose residence It located two doors from the Catherine home at 1703 Ninety-third street. . ' DESERTS WIFE IN MICHIGAN. Henry Jensen Captured By Sheriff at New Steel City. Lynn Fields, the sheriff of Ministee County, Michigan, was in Gary yesterday and arrested Henry Jensen, who was wanted for wife desertion. Jensen is allege dto have deserted hl3 wife two years ago. ' His whereabouts was discovered through his writing a letter to a friend ;n Manistee. The letter was turned over to the authorities and had on the envelope: "If not called for in ten days retur nto Gary, Ind. Pie has been in Gary for three months. MISS ROOSEVELT A BRIDESMAID. New York, June 10. St. Mark's church, West Orange, N. J., was the scene of a fashionable wedding' today, when Miss Georglana Harding Farr, daughte rof Mr. and Mrs. TH. Powers Farr of . this city, was married to Mr. Fletcher Harper Sibley, of Rochester,

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President Roosevelt sent a long telegram to the Taf t managers in Chicago yesterday, declaring against any compromise with the "allies" to seat delegates in the republican convention on the ground of expediency. It came In reply , to . an Inquiry whether he and Secretary Taft were willing to divide the vote in the Louisiana case.. The president said "No," but the telegram came after the committee had accomplished something which is called a compromise, although it gives Mr. Taft everything that he could ask, Including the entire vote of the delegation. In spite of the' fact that the secretary I of war was given everything in sight in this compromise, his closest supporters in the committee, including ex-Governor Myron T. Herrlck of Ohio, stood against It, the decision being reached by a vote of 30 to 20. Secretary of War Taft's allied opponents now concede his nomination on the first ballot. They do not do so In words, but their own table of figures, showing the vote Mr. Taft will get, makes the admission for them that he is but four votes short now. That table was carefully compiled by representatives of the allies Senators Knox and Foraker, Speaker Cannon, Governor Hughes and Vice President Fairbanks and they did not give Mr. Taft a vote to which he was not entitled. Since the allies' table was given out the national committee has been The church was crowded with the wealth and fashion of New York. Rochester, Washington and other cities. One of the bride's attendants was Miss Ethel Roosevelt, daughter of the president. Among the ushers were Henry Ellott Corbett, of Portland, Ore.; George Burnett of Boston, Joseph Hus band of Rochester. A i t f . . . : MONTANA DEMOCRATS. Bozeman, Mont., June 10. The democratic state convention of Montana to select delegates and alternates to the national convention met here today with upwards of 600 delegates and many visitors in attendance. Strong efforts have been made recently to work up sentiment In favor of Governor Johnson of Minnesota for the presidential nomination, but Bryan is still very popular throughout the state, particularly among the miners, and the indications are that the Nebraska leader will have the votes of the Montana delegation at the Denver convention. Take THE TIMES for lta political news nntll after the election. Not for Its republican news, not for ltw demo cratic news, but for both sides.

41 LH.e.iDG5Coliseum. doing things in Mr. Taft's behalf. Below is the net result of the allies' computations and the committee's work. The allies' table of votes for Mr. Taft was as follows: California ......20 Arkansas 12 Colorado ....... 10 Connecticut ....10 Delaware ...... 2 Florida 2 Georgia 2 Idnbo O Illinois 2 Iovra 16 Kansas 20 Kentucky 10 Maine 6 Maryland 12 Massachusetts ..12 Michigan 23 Minnesota 22 Missouri 2i Montana 6 Nebraska 10 New Hampshire. 2 Sew Jersey 3 New Mexico.... 2 New York 4 North Carolina.. 4 North Dakota... 8 Ohio ..." SO Oklahoma 2 Oregon 8 Philippines 2 Rhode Inland... 2 South Carolina.. 2 South Dakota. . . 3 Virginia 2 Washington .... 10 AVest Virginia... 14 Wisconsin 1 Total .". S59 The contests decided in favor of Mr. Taft since the allies gave out their table were as follows: Alabama 22 Arkansas 2 Florida 8 Kentucky 8 Louisiana 18 Mississippi 16 Missouri 2 Georgia .10 Total ...92 To that is to be added Texas 38 Grand Total 4S7 Total Tote of convention.... 980 ; Necessary for a choice 491 Needed by Mr. Taft.. 4 These figures, induced "Brother Charley" .Taft to declare the convention will be only a ratification meeting. WITH CONFEDERATE VETERANS. Birmingham, Ala., June 10. This was another interesting and busy day for the thousands of-Confederate veteransand their, friends in attendance at the annual national encampment. In formal reunions were numerous during the day and the features of entertain ment were plentiful. The Battle Abbey committee submitted its report this morning and at noon came the memorial services, which were of a most impressive character. Much interest is manifested In the afternoon proceedings, which will include the reports of Importance committees and also the election of officers for the year. When the business has ben disposed of the early evening will witness a grand floral parade under the auspices of the Son of Veterans. Hundreds of additional visitors are expected to reach the city tomorrow morning in time to witness the grand reunion parade of veterans, which wil be the last big feature of the gathering. DUKE MEMORIAL STATUE. Durham, N. C, June 10 The unveil-

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Leonard Hillman Is Found Absent Yesterday Where He Fails to Appear as Prosecuting Witness. A warrant has been issued by Judge Fitzgerald's court for the arrest of Leonard Hillman, a second-hand" furniture man whose place of business is on Washington street, between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, on a charge of absconding with $1,260 in money which, was loaned to horn by Thomas Gormley, the local livery man. Mr. Hlllman's absence was discovered yesterday when he failed to appear at a trial in Judge Fitzgerald's

j court in which he was sueing the own er oi tne Duuaing, a. iievi, for dam-, ages, which he claimed was caused by rain dripping through the roof of the building onto his furniture and other articles which he had in storage. The. case was carried on all day yesterday and was to be continued today but Mr. Hillman failed to make an appearance. As soon as Mr. Gormley heard of the mtter, he mistrusted that he had disappeared with money which he had ln4 trusted to him and swore out the warrant. Until late yesterday afternoon the man had still not been heard from, Mr. Gormley Is of the belief, however, that the man either met with foul play or is out having a good time with his friends and failed to return yesterday and will show up as soon as he recovers. The fact remains, however. that he is very anxious concerning tha money and is bending every effort to locate Mr. Hillman. The money was given to Mr. Hillman by Mr. Gormley for safe keeping last Monday. Mr. Gormley trusted the mn Implicitly, and did not hesitate to turn over the $1,200 In cold cash for safe keeping. Mr. Gormley refuses to state why the money was turned over to him and what his purpose was as there are many ways In which the money could have been safely taken care of. Mr. Gormley and Mr. Hillman have been close friends for the past few weeks and Mr. Hillman was doing a fairly good business in the secondhand furniture store. GOV. JOHNSON MAKES ADDBESS, Lawrence, Kas., June 10. The thirty-fourth commencement exercises oi the University of Kansas were held today and were of a most notable character. Governor John A. Johnson oi in Ar.H-.rnraA tTl ftddreSS ill. ill lie out. a. uimth and 17th Ave.

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