Hammond Times, Volume 3, Number 55, Hammond, Lake County, 21 August 1908 — Page 8

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Fridav. 'August 21. 1903. EET CAR GO. ARSON PREVENTED EXPRESS OPINIONS OFFERS EXPLANATION For Saturday, Aueust 22. the last dav of the week- n nH AI ni t nr Blf THE POLICE Oil FIMHT FARE August 24, the first sale day of the week, we have prepared some very special bargains. This space is too small to tell you all about the good things offered. Some of our best bargains are not advertised. In Letter to Times Shows Another Attempt Made to Possibility of Cheap Rate That Fault Lies Not Wholly With It. Burn Down a Residence in Gary. is Again Revived in South Chicago.

SIR

MINA

CO.

REHABILITATION HAS BEGUN SUSPECT IS ARRESTED TODAY VIEWS FROM VARIOUS ANGLES O O

The City Itself, According To State ment, Is Causing Much Delay on Account of Red Tape.

The rehabilitation of the Calumet and

South Chicago railway has begun. On

Monday last the plans for a good por

tion of the rehabilitation work which has been endorsed by the board of supervising engineers, was handed to H. M. Sloan, general manager of the

company. In an Interview with a Times re

porter this morning, Mr. Sloan said the work on the plans has started and will be rushed. In regards to the new cars contemplated by the Chicago City

Railway company, the tracks now being

laid by the South Chicago City Rail

way company, being so close together,

will not allow the type of a car that

they will compel them to purchase, to pass. This is the situation at the present time which is holding the work back. "The rehabilitation work at the present time will have to be completed in South Chicago before work of any note is started in any other, locations. Mr. Sloan said that the company had been held back in their work in many ways, but from now on the rehabilitation work will be put through and everything done for the betterment of the service in South Chicago. The following letter from Mr. Sloan, received this morning, will explain itself: South Chicago Times, South Chicago, Gentlemen: Relative to the complaint of the local street car service, the public should know the following facts: The franchise ordinance passed on March 30 was not accepted until May 29 owing to delays in the negotiations of the consolidation of the Calumet Electric Street Railway company and the South Chicago City Railway company. The operating agreement with the Chicago City Railway company was not raMfled by the city council until June 29. Following this came consultations, participated in by the local and city companies and the board of supervising engineers. Plans were then at once begun for the general rehabilitation of tracks and rolling stock, aggregating in cost over $3,000,000.

These plans were then submitted to the board of supervising engineers for their official endorsement, as the ordinance provides that no expenditures ean be made without their approval. On Monday, August 17 (the day before yesterday) the plans for a good portion of this week, endorsed by the board of supervising engineers, were placed in my hands. Work on these plans was started the next day (yesterday). Bridge Conditions Bad. It will thus be understood, that although thoroughly recognizing the fact that the service stands in need of improvement, that every effort has been made to get it in shape to make a start. As to the delays in the service, which is confessed, every possible effort has been made to better the condition, but I find that the Ninety-second street bridge when swung remains open so long that it is impossible to keep cars running over that bridge on schedule time. A man is stationed at the Ninetysecond street bridge to note the delays caused by the swinging of same, and also to take notes of the times the Ninety-fifth street bridge is swung and the delays. As the delays at the Ninety-fifth street bridge are very much less than at Ninety-second street, it is contemplated to run all the cars via Ninetyfifth street, Erie avenue, to Ninetysecond street, and on Ninety-second street to Commercial avenue, until such time as the conditions at the Ninetyeecond street bridge are improved. Track JVot Wide Enough. The new cars contemplated are of a width that the present tracks laid by the South Chicago City Railway company, being so close together, will not allow the type of car that the city will compel us to purchase, to pass, and it follows that all the rehabilitation work will have to be completed in South Chicago before work of any note is done In other locations. We are sensibly aware that the service is Inadequate, out of date and in need of improvement; that it is a good financial proposition to put it in first class shape and upto-date condition, which we are anxious to do, and which the city of Chicago, by the terms of our ordinance, will compel us to do. Yours truly, II. M. SLOAN, General Manager.

CAE EMPLOYES ACCEPT SCALE. South Side Street Railway MrmV laion Decides to Renew Agreement I'nder Which Ita Members Are Working. All possibility of labor troubles on the south side street car lines was removed yesterday when officials of the South Side Street Railway Mens' union announced that the old agreement under which they worked last year, would be signed today. The agreement gives them 23 cents an hour for the first six months, 25 cents for their second six months, and 27 cents an hour for the remainder of the time they are in the employ of the road. After a conference the union men decided not to press their demands for an Increase, because of the recent business depression.

Officer Notices Smell of Gasolene

and Discovers Man Prowling Around.

Another attempt was made to set fire to a house in Gary, last night, and

was prevented only by the timely dis covery, by one of the Gary police of

ficers, of the fact that the walls of the

saloon owned by Tony Gahaovic were

saturated with gasoline and that there

was a pile of waste under the back

porch which was soaked In oil.

Thomas Gahaovic, a cousin of Tony

Gahaovic, was found in the vicinity of

the house about the time the discovery

was made and was placed under ar

rest. The attempt to burn the house

was discovered at 1:25 a. m. and Tony

was arrested shortly afterwards.

Police Detects Gasoline. The saloon of Tony Gahaovic is lo

cated on the corner of Seventeenth avenue and Massachusetts street. Last night a police officer haDDenpd tn Vtt

passing along one side of the building when he noticed that it was wet.

He also noticed the smell of s-asolinp

and, placing his hand on the bullrline-

and then placing the member to his

nose, discovered that the side of the building was saturated with gasoline.

He Investigated further and the fact

was revealed that there was a lot of old rags under the porch which were soaked in coal oil. A tub was also found which had a little coal oil in it.

. When the police later found that

Thomas Gahaovic, a cousin of the owner of the building, was prowling: around

in the vicinity, they placed him under arrest.

Flame Had to Be Started. Attorney Gross of Hammond, who

represented the prosecuting attorney's office in Gary, said that the law did not make a crime of the kind arson until a flame was started. Under the circumstances he did not see how the man

could be held under that charge.

A way probably will be found to hold

the prisoner, and he may be charged

with conspiracy or with trespass.

REAL ESTATE BOARD

TO BACKHOVEMENT Attempt Will Be Made to Create Sentiment For Annexation.

At the next meeting of the real estate board, which will be held two weeks from Monday, it is probable that a movement wil be started to annex the property south of the Little Calumet river which has been subdivided for some time by several of the real estate dealers and has been put on the market. The idea of annexing this portion of land has been under consideration for some time, and it was finally decided upon by the town board when it was seen that the property of the Toleston Gun club would have to be taken under the Jurisdiction of the city and then condemned before they could make them come to time. Most Swing the Ciab. It was thought for a while that this would not be necessary, as the Gun club agreed to deed the property necessary for the widening of Broadway, south of the river, so that the bridge could be constructed across the Calumet river. In this deed, however, they inserted so many unsatisfactory provisions that the deed was rejected by the real estate dealers and the problem is no nearer solution than it was before. The only, course that seems to remain, therefore, is to annex the property and then condemn it so that the necessary land can be secured. AH For the Bridge. "Were it not for the fact that the Calumet river bridge, for which an an.

propriation of $37,000 has been secured.

could not be built unless they secure the strip of land from the Gun rii.h

it Is not likely that the territory south

or the river would be annexed. The people of the city believe that Garv has

already as much land as it can take

care of for the present and the property owners south of the river sav that

thel rtaxes would be so much heavier

that it would be of no advantage to

them .to be taken into the city. Because of the policy of the Gun club, however, such measures became necessary, and Gary will fight the organization to a finish.

Some Say It Would Be Harmful To

Business While Others Think It Beneficial.

Anticipating Him. Night after night the exceedingly quiet and backward youth had called on a neighboring farmer's daughter, sitting perfectly mute beside her while she did all the entertaining. This night, however, the youth, wishing for a glass of water, suddenly surprised her by blurting out: "Say, Sal, will you "Don't exert yourself, Reuben," she Interrupted. "I understand. Yes. Have you brought tha ring?" The Bohemian.

Rumor has it that ere long South Chicagoans will be enabled to go to the city for a five cent fare by the

way of faouth Chicago avenue to Cot

tage Grove avenue, thence to the city

on the pay-as-you-enter cars. It

sounds nice and many, indeed, would welcome the direct route. The Question

is, "Would it or would It not be bene-

nciai to the business interests of South

Chicago?' Many of the business men think it would, while others depre

ciate the idea.

A number of business men expressed themselves on the matter to a Times

reporter today, and it is left to the

gentle reader to draw his own con

clusions.

Louis Kahn, manager Lederers' de

partment store: In the absence of Mr.

Liederer, who is awav on his vafntlnn

Mr. Kahn expressed himself to a Times reporter as follows: "I think that a one fare rate to Chicago would be a

gooa thing, it would affect the business of South Chicago very little. In return it would be a benefit. Then.

are hundreds of people in Chicago who

live in the congested district and are employed down town, who would, if

there was one fare to Chicago, move

to this district and make their homes

here. Instead of taking away business

it would bring more here. It would

also be a great benefit to the working men to whom a nickel means so much."

Ex-Alderman John S. Derso. Standard

Clothing store: "I don't think a five

cent fare to Chicago would have any

etrect on the local business interests at all. Of course It would affect a

certain class of people, but those are

the ones who go to Chicago to do their trading. It would also be a good thine

for the poorer class, those people who

live in the outlying districts. In regards to the matter of business if South Chicagoans are going to do their trading in Chicago they will go there

regardless of the price it costs them to go there. Again, there are very few people who would take a two hours'

ride from South Chicago to Randolph

street, in the city, in order to do their

trading at the big department stores.

I have talked to a great many people

on the subject and the majority are in favor of it. Others say it would affect business interests here. I can't see It that way. I have alwavs hpon

in favor of a one fare rate to Chicago

ana strongly advocate a ten cent fare on the Illinois Central.

A. E. Gertz, manager of Benders' de

partment store: ,-I cannot see where

the five cent rate to Chicago would be

of any benefit to the local business in

terests. From a business man's stand

point it cannot help but affect business

in South Chicago. In some ways it may have its good points, but the

higher the rate to Chicago the more

Dusiness will remain in this city. It was years ago when the business men

of South Chicago made their money. It was then when they could not get to the downtown district without paying a 36-cent fare. A woman will go i to Chicago and buy a sdooI of thread

If she knows there are other bargains In the department stores. II. M. Brown, Brown's music store: 'Of course, the five cent fare to Chicago will not materially affect our business, but from a general business standpoint I don't think it would be a good thing. The futher South Chicago is away from Chicago proper the better it would be for our business men. Scores of people, Just because of the five cent reduction, will travel the tiresome Journey to Chicago on the street cars. They don't care how long it takes them to get there Just so they get advantage of the bargains. Alfred AV. Blmrosr, Spiegel's housefurnishing store: "The five cent fare to the city would be a good thing for the poorer class of people. While those more well-to-do would go at all hazards, despite the transportation charge. If the South Chicago mermerchants can offer the publis as good a quality of goods as the downtown establishments at prices commensurate, the one fare proposition will not cut any figure, In my opinion."

HAMMOND, INDIANA. Big: Department Store on State Street.

SELECT MUSIC SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

GARY DEMOCRATS MEET

The Democratic Club of Garv met at

the Gary hotel yesterday and listens

to reports from several of the candidates of the party who have been out over the county feeling out the situation.

There were about 100 members of th

club present and Bruno Schreiber. can

didate for treasurer, Walter Gibson

candidate for assessor, and W. II. Stanton, candidate for Joint reDresentativ

all made speeches.

Bruno Schreiber said that he had

been out over the countv and that

things were looking fine. He said that if Garv would break evn tha

( - - - - - - icrats could carry the county without

the question of doubt. It was proposed that the democratic campaign be made a noisy one In order that the foreigners might be Impressed. It was suggested that it would be a good idea to have plenty of noise, fire and display and this plan will be followed out. Other than this there have been no plans made for the campaign. telephone: youth news to th TIMES.

IT WILL BE WORTH YOUR WHILE TO NOTE A FEW

OF THE DOMINANT POINTS ABOUT Warner's Rust-Proof Corsets. You must know that they are rust-proof absolutely SO. Evervhnrfv nimM

know this since the makers have been telling the story in newspapers, maaazines.

ets.f and proving it for years. You will find in our corset rfnartmnt h. -,.,.-4. 1

1 nr ii&ncst IIIU latest models of Warner's Rust-Proof and Royal Worcester Corsets from 1.00 to 5.00

pair. Further, we are endeavorina to aive vou the verv he nndhi. 1 :

- j r www .... w ww 1 . 1 ww, uaving per pair. Further, we are endeavoring to give you the very best possible service, having partment.

Corset Accessories and Findings. We have at all times a complete line of corset accessories and findings at prices very reasonable. Take electric passenger elevator to second floor.

Wool Dross Skirts, Cheap 1.98, 2.98 and 3.98. The above prices for Ail-Wool Dress Skirts that are actually worth double what we ask. You'll be more than pleased if you can get one at this very low price- A good range of sizes and colors.

Arrival of New Fall Waists. The first shipment of new Fall Waists is here. They are beauties, very modest in price. Ask to see them. Silk Jackets at 1-2 regular price. Alimited number of Silk Jackets to sell at one-half off regular price; made of extra good quality black taffeta and represent the biggest values ever offered.

EXTRA SPECIAL. Ladies' Gingham Aprons, made of best quality gingham; large size. The cloth will cost you more than

the apron, only

25c

EXTRA SPECIAL. Some extra good values in Ladies' White Waists, to

colse at 98c, 89c and

47c

Special Bargains in our Clothing and Furnishing Dept.

19c Underwear in black, blue and cream colored. A complete run of sizes. 4 f Regular price 25c, special at 19c per garment I MP 38c for Men's Union Made Overalls, in blue. Regular price 50c, special

JBC

Z.15 for Boys Two-Piece Suits, made in double-breasted styles, in dark and light patterns. Regular O 1 C price 2 50- Special 1 jl

2.29 for Boys' Double-Breasted Suits in nobby plaids and stripes. Regular price 3.00, special at.

2.29

2.19 for Men's Pants in worsted cassimers and cheviots, in

blacks, blues and fancies. Regular price 3.00, special at

2.19

1.14 for Men's Work Pants in light, medium and heavy weights, in dark and light patterns. Regular g 4 M price 1.50, special at &L 38c for Boys' Knee Pants in blacks, tans, grays, browns and fancy mixtures, heavy and medium weights. n Q Regular price 50c, special, Saturday only, at vjOC

Saturday only, at.

11c for Men's Fancy Hose in brown, tans, grays and greens, in striped and figured patterns. Regular price 15c special, pair, at

37c for Men's Black Satteen Shirts; sizes 14 to 17. 50c, special at..'

Regular price

34c for one lot of Men's Four-in-Hand Neckwear, in nobby patterns, ular price 50, special at

Reg-

25c for your choice of any Straw Hat in the store. Regular prices, 75c, LOO, and 1-50, special at 56c for Men's Corn Colored Shirts in striped and figured patterns, made with cuffs attached. Regular price 75c, special at

11c 37c 34c 25c 56c

Dry Goods Dept. MAIN FLOOR. Outing Flannels. New Fall Styles. Several cases of new fall styles in outings are now upon our counters. An early selection will guarantee to you the choicest styles and qualities. Another Bier Ribbon Bareain. For two days. 500 yards of fancy and plain Ribbon, 3 to 4 "f C nches wide, values up to 25c and 35c per yd, for. I mjC Bed Spreads. Ready Made Sheets. Plain White Bed Spread, good large size and aa weight, assorted designs, two days only UwC Unbleached Sheets, good heavy muslin; sizes Mf 81x90. Regular price 55c, now 4UC

EXTRA SPECIAL.

Dressing

Metal Back

Comb, splendid

value, for

Common Pins, 400 count, for only t,C (Limit one paper to customer.)

HOUSE FURNISHING DEPT.

wrae tgitsncicauiaf TS CS

Combi n a ti o n

Srtainer and fruit Jar filler. Takes

.he place of six ar

ticles, . pecial .

iiEAMS EWq eauu.

Universal Food Chopper, household size, chops all kinds of meats, vegetables

and fruits. Special for Saturday, only

1.19

Household Scales, made of black japaned and cold pressed steel, weighs by ounces up

to 25 lbs. Regular price 1.35, special at

98c

Combination Soap Saver and fat cleaner,

with handle 8c without handle 4c

Best grade 12-inch Turkey Feather Dusters. Regular 30c r:: 190

un Vans, one gaiion size, special 4 g ? : IOC

japanea Man tsoxes, very neavy cast iron, special at Guaranteed Cast Steel Claw Hammer, 35c value, for (Only one to a customer.)

10-quart Sprinkling Cans, at 28c

Extra Heavy Galvanized Iron Wash Boilers, with straight or drop handle, 90c

value. For this sale. . .

WW 39c 19c

69c

l; hA f

Shoes at reduced prices.

One lot Men's Velour Calf Dress

Shoes in blucher style, Pota last.

Our regular price 2.50, for this sale, at

1.95

Boys' Satin Calf Blucher Style

Shoes, wide toes with tip; sizes 1

to 5Yz. Specially priced at

1.50

Men's 3.00 Patent Colt Button and

Blucher Shoes; all sizes. Priced at

2.45

Men s Eextra Quality Work Shoes, full double soles, every pair guar

anteed to wear. Price, per pair

2.50

Men's 1.50 Work Shoes, sizes 7,

10 and 11. A big bargain at..

98c

SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY ONLY. Shinola, Brush, Dauber and Box

Shinola. Regular price 35c, at

19c

Ladies' Kid Blucher Shoes, with the new short vamp, high Cuban

heels. Our regular 3.0C grade, for this sale

2.49

Get a pair Ladies' 3.00 or 2.50 Tan

Oxfords, a good selectionAll go at

1.98

MisBes' Kid Lace Shoes; sizes 11 to 2. Our regular 150 f m seller, extra special at mm

Childs' Kid Lace and Button Shoes;

sizes 8 to 11. Regular 1.25 seller, this sale at..

1.00

Ladies' 3.00 Tan Russian Calf Button and Blucher Shoes; all sizes.

Priced for this sale at

2.59

Scuffer Tan Calf Oxfords

ular price 1.75; all sizes Go at one price

Reg-

1.29

Cut Rate

Colgate's Shaving Soap, the best

shaving soap manufactured, r per cake QC

Large size bottle superior Bay Rum, 25c size ,

Andrew Jergens Toilet Soap, violet

and glycerine, 25c box, at

Dr. Graves' Tooth Powder, reg

ular 25c value, this sale Persian Insect Powder, 4 ounces at

16c

5, violet 15c r, reg-

11c 10c

25c

Drug: Dept.

Owl and Cremo Cigars, 7 for

(Only 7 to one customer.)

Black Flag Insect Powder, ft special at MP Mennen's Talcum Powder, 4 Per box QC

wrtcn tiazei ronet soap, regular 5c size, 3 for Horlick's Malted Milk, 1.00 size Pure Olive Oil, special per pint

89c 38c

Groceries, Saturday, August 22

VERY BEST ELGIN CREAMERY

BUTTER, per lb

HOLLAND HERRING, new packed, per keg BARTLETT PEARS, very choice fruit, per doz MUSCATEL RAISENS, 4 crown, per lb CORAL HEAD RICE, broken, fine vlaue, per lb RUMFORD BAKING POWDER, lib can

25c 55c 14c 9c slightly 5c 19c

8ic

11c

reg-

SUGAR CURED SHOULDER

HAMS, finest quality, average 6 to 9 lbs, per lb. .

PURE KETTLE RENDERED

LARD, per lb

GUNPOWDER TEA, sells

ularly for 50c, 3 lbs 1.00, per lb PRESERVES, good quality, 4-lb jar , GREEN DILL PICKLES, large size, per doz SWIFT'S NAPHTHA SOAP, 10-bar cartoon...

35c 22c 10c

39c