Hammond Times, Volume 3, Number 25, Hammond, Lake County, 17 July 1908 — Page 1

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OliTE PRESIDENT Eugene W. Chafin is Nominated For President on the Prohibition Ticket With A. S. Watkins of Ohio as His Running Mate. it PIAIIS VAGUE Southern Delegates Fear That Negro Women Might Vote Limits Pledge on Ballot Charles F. Holler of Indiana Beaten for Second Place on Ticket Colombo, ),, July 16. Eugene A. Chafln of Chicago today wna nominated for preaident of the lulled Statea by the prohibition nntlonal convention. For vice preaident the convention named Aaron S. Watkins of Ada, Ohio, a profeaaor In the Ohio Northern unlvcraity. Both candidates are gubernatorial candidates of the prohibition party in their respective states. Chafln was nominated on the third ballot over William P. Dalmore of St. Louis, receiving 638 votes on the final ballot, against 415 votes cast for Palmore. After the presidential nomination was disposed of Palmore was made the unanimous choice of the convention for vice president. Mr. Palmore, however, declined to accept the nomination, saying In a brief speech from the platform that he felt he could not accept. v Holler la Beam -- Three candidates then were placed In nomination for second place on the ticket. They were James B. Demeree of Kentucky, Charles F. Holler of Indiana and Prof.' Watkins, the latter winning by a vote of 585 on the first ballot. The choice of the convention for president is an attorney with an office at 82 La Salle street, Chicago. He Is marled and lives at 326 Eastwood ave nue. Mr. Chafln has been identified with the prohibition party for many years and Is one of Its most active workers. Want All Iiquor Traffic Ended. The convention adopted a comprehensive platform, demanding prohibition of the liquor traffic by amending the federal constitution, the immediate prohibition of the liquor traffic in the Pistrtct of Columbia, in the territories and all the places over which the federal government has Jurisdiction. The platform contains fourteen distinct planks, or demands dealing with a variety of subjects, including legislation basing suffrage only upon intelligence and the ability to read and write English. This plank. It was explained by Samuel L. Dickie of Michigan, chairman of the resolutions committee, is Intended to be a declaration In favor of woman's suffrage, as it bases the right of suffrage on intelligence, regardless of sex. The platform also demands the prohibition of child labor in the mines and factories, uniform marriage and divorce laws, the establishment of postal savings banks, the election of I'nlted States senators by direct vote of the people, and an income and inheritance tax. Planks for Dry Campaign. Following is the text of the platform: "The prohibition party of the United States, assembled in convention at Columbus. Ohio, July 15, 1908, expressing gratitude to almighty God for the victories of our principles in the past, for encouragement at present, and for confidence In early and triumphant success In the future, makes the following declaration of principles and pledges their enactment Into law when placed In power:

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the federal constitution prohibiting the umiiumciurp, saie, importation, exportation, or transportation of alcoholic liquors for beverage purposes. "2. The Immediate prohibition of the lifjuor traffic for beverage purposes in the District of Columbia, In the territories, and all places over which the national government has Jurisdiction; the repeal of the Internal revenue tax on alcoholic liquors and the prohibition of interstate traffic therein. "3. The election of United States senators by direct vote of the people. "4. Equitable graduated income and Inheritance taxes. "5. The establishment of postal savings banks and the guaranty of deposits in banks. "6. The regulation of all corporations doing an interstate commerce business. "7. The creation of permanent tariff commissions. "8. The strict enforcement of law (Continued on pace S.)

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IN FAVOR OF CITY Towle Dog Case Has Been Precedent For Policemen's Rights Ever Since NOTED DOG KILLING RECALLED Supreme Court Agreed That Unmuzzled Dogs Ought To Be Slain. Those who are Interested In the qnea- ! tlon aa to whether a police officer has a right to ahoot n dog after the mayor has Isaued a proclamation authorizing that all unmuzzled dog be shot, abould be Informed of the fact, that from the city of Hammond a rnne nu taken to the supreme court of the state and was decided In favor of the city. Everett Towle Sued. That vase was that of Everett Towle vs. the City of Hammond. , Everett Towle left a valuable dog in the yard and closed the gate, but his little boy afterwards let him out and he went down town to the bank where Everett was working. A peculiar thing about the case was the fact that Al Walker, who was town Marshal at the time, under Fred Mott's administration as mayor. borrowed Everett Towle's gun for the purpose of killing dags and shot the big St. Bernard owned bv Towle with the banker's own gun. Towle was very angry and at once sued the city for several hundred dollars. He got Judgment in the lower courts, but the case was taken to the supreme court by the City of Hammond and a decision was rendered in favor of the city. Decision Set Precedent. The decision is now pointed to in cases of the kind and is the precedent which is used in Indiana. It is also cited in cases which come up in other states In the Union where there have been no supreme court decisions on the subject. The case was similar to the recent Miller case and the court's decision was that the law authorizes mayors to issue a proclamation ordering the shooting ol unmuzzled ,dogsv .Therefore the carrying out of this proclamation Is in the Interests of the public welfare and Is legal. WILLIAMS STREET ISJEARO FROM Remonstrators Say They Will Not Have Westrumite Paving. Williams street was heard from this morning at the regular meeting of the board of public works when a remonstrance against westrumite pavement was presented, and a paragraph was attached asking for vitrified brick paving. The board has taken the matter under advisement until July 29. By that time Ioty street and Ogden street will have been heard from with a remonstrance against westrumite. Although the paragraph is attached to the Williams street pavement this is only attached by the remonstrators and does not include all the property owners, and th probabilities are that by July 29 there will he a difference of opinion as to what kind of pavement is wanted. "It is immaterial to use what kind of pavement the people on these streets want," said Adam Ebert. president of the board this morning, to The Times.

V U. V. ! .-J agree and consequently we proposed westrumite, hoping that they would remonstrate and decid on some pavement." May Be Tut Off. Peter Davis, one of the board members said that it would not be at all surprising to him if the pavement on Williams street would be put off until next year. "From all the talk that I hear and the way they are on the fence about j property owners are trying hard to delay the pavement until next year." The Indiana boulevard sidewalk improvement resolution was taken under advisement until uly 22. The reports for the One Hunder and Fifteenth street. Field avenue, Benedict avenue and Merrill avenue sewers were accepted and placed on file Resolutions wereaaopten ior tne Diuiaing or a sewer In Ada stret. MUST GIVE BUKNHAM CHICAGO WATER. Writ of Mnndamun la Granted In Chicago Court This Afternoon. Chicago, III., July 17, 4 p. m. ( Special A writ of mnndamua nan granted In Judge Mack's court today compelling the city of Chicago, tinder the aanitnry act. to furniah the village of Burnham with city water. Attorney S. K. Markman for the Tillage filed the application J for writ.

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Eugene W. Chapin of Chicago, nominated for president by the prohibitionists, is one of the two men on the Illinois primary ticket for governor. His nomination for the presidency leaves the nomination for governor to Daniel R. Sheen. Mr. Chapin lives at Edison Park. He is a practicing attorney and has been the prohibition nominee for Judge of the Superior court. His running mate, the Rev. Aaron S. Watkins of the Ohio Northern university at Ada, O.. ran for governor of Ohio on the prohibition ticket three years ago.

WILL ELECT OFFICERS N T Spirited Electioneering Being Done by Statemakers For Leadership. FINAL ARRANGEMENTS MADE Congressman E. D. Crumpacker Will Address Gathering of Republicans Tonight. The final arrangements have hern made for the meeting of the Young Men's Republican club in Hammond tonight. Everything points to the fact that there will be a large crowd present. The interest in the meeting is great and it is being discussed on the streets everywhere. Congressman E. 1). Crumpacker will b present and a good campaign speech Is one of the certainties of the evening, the program which will be carried out will be. first, the reading of the minutes of the last meeting, seciondlv. the slnrine of parodies hv the I ,t, i, .m J of the committee on constitution and by-laws and the adoption of the same. Followed Hy Klectlon of Officers. The vocalists will entertain the crowd again and their sinsrina: will be foljiowed by the elPCtIon of officers. Xhp but after the elfotlon of offlcers tne new president will preside and will conduct the rest of the meeting. The election of a secretary and treasurer and a vice presidnt will then be taken up and disposed of. After the elections Representatives E. D. Crumpacker of Valparaiso will address the crowd and his speech Is being looked forward to with considerable interest by the young republicans of the city. A number of prominent republicans in the city are expected to be present and look on while the younger men are at work and taken all in all the meeting tonight will be an exceedingly important one. It is reported that there will be several tickets in the field and some hot electioneering is taking place. SALOONKEEPER DIES LAST NIGHT Mathlas Schmltt, a saloonkeeper at 245 Gostlln street, died last night at his home aftT an illness lasting nine weks. At the time of his death he ws surrounded by his immediate family and a number of friends. In the bfginning of his sickness he was 111 wih typhoid fever from which he recovered, but which left him in a very weak condition. The funeral has been arranged for next Monday morning at 10 o'clock when services will he held at All Saints' church after which Interment will take place at Greenwood cemetery. Mr. Schmitt and his family moved to Hammond from Dyer about four years ago.

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00G CASE. TOMORROW P. 0. Miller Arrested Today On Warrant Sworn Out By Officer Homrich. Yctiterdny wan F. C. Miller's day In tlie fnnioun dog rontroveray. He liad Officer Hoinerich nrrented nnd fined for nn.Hnult ing him mul Hoinerich paid the fine. Today la Officer Homrlch'n day. He had F. C. Miller arretted for provoking the nsnault and the the trial will he held tomorrow morning in Judge McMahan'H court. It Is understood that Miller is planning the third action and that his attorney learned the name of Homrich's bondsman with the idea of beginning action for damages against the officer with the idea of recovering on the bond. The dog killing was the talk of the town ysterday and today the outcome of the various cases is being watched with the greatest interest. The police have been going ahead with the slaughter of canines as though nothing had happened and yesterday they even shot Officer Schaadt's dog. The officer's dog was found running around in the street without a muzzle and the officers no sooner saw it than they shot it. Today Homrich Is said to have a crape on the door. W. J. Whinnory. the attorney for Mr. Miller, was asked If he proposert to start suit on Officer Homrich's bond. His only reply was that he did not care to talk for publication. He was asked if he was representing Mr. Miller in the case which will come up tomorrow and admitted that he was. When asked, however if he thought there was a show of defeating Officer Homrich in the case he again refused to he interviewed. ARE G01N6T0HEW YORK Jolly Party of Indiana Girls Go Through City Last Night. Four young women in an automobile. making a tour from Chicago to New York, stopped at Tub Time?; office this morning on their way to New York, having begun their trip from Chicago this morning. The four girls are taking turns about at the steering wheel, each one being a good driver and somewhat of a machinist. The machine is owned by Miss Potter, who drove from Chicago to Hammond. The machine stopped in Hammond long enough so that a few repairs might be made, and the tourists attracted a good deal of attention. The car was piloted to Hammond by four Chicago autoists. who, after shoving the feminine crowd out of Hammond, returned to the city. The next stop for the New York tourists was Hobart. FURTHER LOCAL NEWS ON PAGE SEVEN.

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AAA. OtiZQ'j' PITIFUL SCENE AT BABY'S FUNERAL Overcome With Their Grief Mother and Brother of Dead Child Collapse. IMMENSE CROWD ATTENDS IT Report That Railroad Company Has Offered to Settle On Account of Death of Babe Pathos and suffering blended held sway at Concordia cemetery yesterday when the baby remains of the youngest son of the William Gluth family was buried amidst a large concourse of sympathizing friends and heartbroken relatives. The scene at the graveside as the little coffin containing the body of baby Walter Gluth was lowered in the last resting place beneath the shady oak trees, was a pitiful one and productive of an unusual occurrence. Mother Overcome; Faints. As the little white enclosure sank out of sight, the mother was unable to retain her composure any longer, not even the sympathy of her other relatives could assuage her grief. She fell to the ground in a faint and did not come too for over an hour. Seeing his mother unconscious, the brother also fainted and another friend of the family collopsed. The funeral of the child killed by the Monon was truly one of the saddest ever seen in the city. The grave was simply banked with flowers. It is reported that the Monon railroad company has offered to settle with the parents of the dead child for their loss. HE CERTAINLY WAS BADLY FRIGHTENED. Portion of Roth's Barber Shop Collapaes When Hydraulic Chair Goes Through Floor. Well it certainly was a surprise! If you were setting in a barber chair in a barber shop with your feet on the footrest and the barber at your throat with a keen razor and the chair brakes through the floor - Would't it Jar you. Well that's what happened this morning to a customer in Frank Roth's shop on Hohman street, while a stranger, was being shaved. The heavy hydraulic chair crashed through the floor, which, by the leaking of water, had rotted and been weakened by the weight of the chair. The man wasn't hurt, but he was frightened.

JOHN WALSH, "PEO; TELLS JUEER STORY Says in Crown Point Last Night That He Found an Affinity in Hammond.

ELKS KNOW NOTHING OF YARN Belief Exists in Hammond That John Is Stretching the Long Bow. (Special to The Times.) Crown Point, July 17. - Who is the Hammond girl who officiated at a wedding ceremony in the Elks' club rooms in Hammond and who believes this story that John Walsh told in Crown Point yesterday? John, the old soldier in the Khaki suit, who claims to have walked from New York to San Francisco and back again as far as Crown Point, on his way back to New York March 23, lias been telling some yarns compared with which those told by the gang holding forth around tne courtnouse square are as naught. But the one that almost choked even he was told at Crown Point yesterday when he said that he had married a Miss in the Elks' club rooms in Hammond. He was there with all the trimmings, how it was part of the contract under which he was walking that he must find a girl on the way and marry her upon a few hours' acquaintance, how he had found this prescribed affinity in the affinity producing city of Hammond, how he, being an Elk, escorted her to the club rooms and how one of the "best people on earth" performed the ceremony. Naturally the bride blushed, partly because it was so sudden and for the hundred and one other reasons that a bride is supposed to blush for. Place for Shivery Music. There was a heart touching paragraph In the story and "shivery" music would have been Just the thing had he told the story on the stage. He had to tear himself away from his bride of a few hours. With a fond look into his big blue roguish eyes she bid him - John goodsped on his journey, hoping that by next week or a few days after when he should have completed his travels, he would return to take her home to New York where he would live on Fifth avenue. He told his story to a finish in his careless manner and told several more, thinking that he had found creditors, when in fact, they merely were an awestruck audience at his marvelous ability at reeling them off. John, upon leaving Crown Point, said he was going to Huntington, and if he ever gets there will undoubtedly tell a string of new ones or revamp some of the old ones. He had done it in Hammond and in Crown Point and upon leaving the county seat had no special grudge against Huntington and consequently it will have the rare privilage of hearing some of John's ventures. WOLF KILLED IN CITY Policeman Dispatches Real Live Wolf Which Was Not Muzzled. It has been known for some time that there are a bunch of Indians in town, although they have not been on the warpath of late. It will surprise the people of Hammond, however, to learn that a wolf was killed in this city yesterday afternoon. No kidding. A real live wolf was actually killed in Hammond. It was found prowling around in the alley north of state street and was dispatched by Policeman Freddie Franks. Fortunate the animal did not attack any of the pedestrians in the vicinity and so far as can be learned it did no harm. The wolf was a young one which was given as a present hy Jacob Kasper to a Hammond man, who in turn gave it to a negro family living on state street. It Had No Muzzle. Yesterday some one reported to the police station that ther was a wolf running loose in the alley without a muzzle and looked as if it was going mad. Officer Franks was dispatched to kill the animal. He found that the negro was only too glad to have the animal killed off and so one of the former inhabitants of the prairies was dispatched. But to tell the honest truth, it did not take very much bravery to kill that wolf. All wolves are not ferocious. This was anything but wild, but It was in the best interests of society to have the beast shot and so it was put out of existence. IRON ARRIVES HERE TODAY. Contractor la Able to rroceed With Work on Towle'a Opera Hnuw. After bei-ig held up for two weeks through the n-n-a rrl val of the structural iron for the basement of Towle's opera house, th econtractors were able to proceed with the work today. The material came this morning and is now being put in position. The other work 'ias been delayed and may cause a week's chance in the date of the opening of the theater.

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South Hohman Street Property Owners at Last Arrive at Solution of Vexing Problem Over Which There is a Great Hurrah. DESCRIPTION OF Board of Public Works Is Glad That the Problem Has Been Threshed Out at Last and Settled to the Majority of the Taxpayers' Wishes and Sanction. At last the property own era on South Hohman atreet have come to a decision regarding the kind of paving material the city will be aaked to use on thla nouth aide realdence atreet. South Hohmnn atreet la to he paved with n composition asphalt beyond the location of a doubt. All of the ownera f frontage with the exception of four have decided on what la known aa mineral rubber rondnay. The surprising tiling about the whole deal is the fact that it did not take the property owners but a few hours to decide when a sample of the new street was placed on exhibition by a representative of the company and its advantages were explained. What thel'uvement la. The new paving is a composition material composed of a high grade of asphalt intd-xWhlch is mixed a quantity of crushed"-stone. This asphaUBtone mixture forms a "surface about two inches thick which is placed on a foundation of rolled crushed stone. It Is topped with a coating of torpedo sand and is said to be one of the best pavements obtainable. As soon as the representative of the Metropolitan and Moulding Brick companies announced that the price of Metropolitan brick had been advanced $2 a thousand over the price which the property owners on State street have been compelled to pay, the property i owners got up In arms. They saw in the deal an attempt on the part of the brick merchant to compel the adoption of the moulding block. Hammond property owners have been stung so frequently on inferior pavements that the brick proposition was killed then anil there. ew Agent Appcara. Just at that time the representative of the Standard Roadway company appeared with his sample of the asphalt-crushed stone pavement . It looked good to John W. Dyer. Hugh Meikle, Joseph Iba'h and some of lh. others who were called to look at it. and so a meeting of the property owners was called at John Dyer's offic-5 In the Commercial bank. A petition was signed by all of the property owners present and it was then circulated among the frontage owners who were not present. Th.- result was that the decision was almost unanimous in favor of mineral rubber roadways. Th" following is the description of th' new pavement: The Iload Heacrlbed. "A road constructed with mineral rubber cement and acurding to mineral rubber roadway specifications presents the non-slippery features of the macadam, the resiliency and noisch'ssness of a dirt road, the sanitary ami waterproof quality of asphalt, the ductless features of a recently oiled road. "It is a strong pavement, buiit with a cementltious binder and a stone aggregate combined in such a manner as to secure the strongest wearing surface. It cannot be washed out. will not creep, crumble, soften, freeze or crack. Street Quickly I. aid. "To the engineer it offers a solution for his road-making problem, being quickly laid at low cost, requiring little maintenance, and presenting a dur able, dustless surface, not subject to disintegration under the new traffic conditions imposed on roads by increasing use of automobiles. "To the property owner, it presents the advantage of a permanent, noiseless pavement, equally good for horse or automobile traffic, free from even the click of the horse shoes the acme of comfort to the public- in general. "The cost of tills pavement is $1.0') a lineal foot less than granite, asphalt, brick or block, and is not much more expensive than macadam. Horaea Will I.Ike It. "This pavement has a surface like macadam without the dust or uneven wear, and is especially good for horses. It will outlive sheet RST'halt. or any form of tar or asphalt macadam under like traffic conditions. It will cost less for necessary repairs for openings than any other form of povement. "The appearance of the pavement is Btrreeahle to the eve. lacklnir the 7'ar. ins white effect of macadam-

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