Hammond Times, Volume 3, Number 71, Hammond, Lake County, 10 September 1908 — Page 1

rwnT"F Fair and continued warm today and probably Friday! aoutherly winds.. EDITION VOL. in. NO. 71. HAMMOND, INDIANA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1908.

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Frank Kasten, a BreweryAgent, Who Escaped Twice From Custody Pleads Guilty in Circuit Court and is Sentenced. OTHER PRISONERS JPLEAD GUILTY Affecting Farewell in Court House at Crown Point When Kasten's Wife and Children Bid Him Good-Bye and Prisoner at the Bar Breaks Down. Frank Kasten, the Indiana Harbor defaulter, who fled to Canada, was arrested and brought back to this county and who, after betas placed under S,000 bonds, again left the country and was recaptured through the efforts of the bondsmen, yesterday pleaded guilty before Judge W. C. McMahan of the Lake circuit court and was sentenced to from two to fourteen years Jn the pentltentlary. When Kasten, the man who was not only criminal but who had violated the trust his friends had placed In him, was called before the judge and was given his sentence, the scene was a pathetic one. There was very . little sympathy for Kasten himself, but the hearts of every one present went out to the family he had disgraced. When the Judge pronounced v sentence on the prisoner the faces of his wife and children, who were In the courtroom, were ashen. An Affecting Meeting. After Kasten had been informed that his punishment for the crime of embeztlement and for violating his bond would be imprisonment in the penitentiary for from two to fourteen years, he called his wife and children over to him and bid them an affectionate farewell. Mrs. Kasten cried and the children were impressed with the horror of something that they did not fully comprehend. Finally Kasten, whom Jhe world will henceforth regard as a defaulter and a convict, and Kasten, whom his family will always know as "father,? took leave of that little family circle which alone remained loyal to him in the hour of his deepest disgrace and walked Into the - shadows of the prison walls. The first day's session of the new session of the circuit court are being devoted to an effort to clean out the jail which is now so crowded that conditions are almost intolerable. Ten of Them Flead Guilty. On Tuesday, ten of the inmates of the Jail were brought before Judge -McMahan In order to be given an opportunity to plead guilty. It is understood that others will be given the same opportunity, this week. Those who have come before the bar of Justice and admitted their guilt and have received sentences ar as follows: Frank Kasten, embezzler, agent for the Schlitz Brewing company, two to fourteen years. George B. Otslott, obtaining money under false pretenses, one to seven years. These men were taken to Michigan City yesterday to begin serving their sentences. The following men were sentenced to fro mone to eight years in the penitentiary: Dan Murphy, John Wallace, John Duncan. Steve Mittich, Harry V.'eber and John Grant. George Harris, who pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing $500 from a person in New Chicago 'and Ottn TjwI who was implicated in a robbery north of Hammond and who also pleaded guilty, have not received their sentences. POLES 0NPARK FRONT Steel Car Compay Gives City Something It Didn't Ask For. It is hard to believe, but it is nevertheless a fact that the street car company is going to give the city of Hammond for which they did not ask. Manager Green is, of course, very proud of the generosity of his company, and Hammond is quite well tickled about Mt, but it all came about because Mr. Green did want to lend a helping hand in beautifying Harrison Park. Consequently he hos ordered iron poles to be placed along the park frontage. The poles will be put in as soon as possible so a3 not to interfere with the jiew street pavement

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BEAUTIFUL Republican County Chairman F. R. Schaaf Will Spend $10,000 Next Spring in Putting Up Fine House' in Homewood. OIL INVESTMENTS E BEEN LUCKY Residence Contract Will Not Be let Until Next Spring, But Mr. Schaaf Expects to Have Derived Rich Proceeds from His Illinois Oil Field Investment. So lucrative has been the investment which he made in Illinois oil fields several years ago, that F. Richard Schaaf, the republican county chairman, will contribute to making Hammond a city beautiful by the construction of a residence in Homewood which is to cost $10,000.. Mr. Schaafs new home will be built next spring on the northwest corner of Elizabeth and Hohman streets and will be an addition to the ma.gnificent residences which are being built in this neighborhood. Lives Now in Robertsdale. Mr. Schaafs present place of residence Is at Robertsdale, where he has lived for a number of years, but his In terests In Hammond have become so great that It is necessary for him to live near the business section of the city. Mr. Schaaf has been planning a residence in the beautiful south side su burb for some time, and it is only recently that he has felt that he could afford to build the home which he has long wanted to construct. Will Give Him Active Scope. While Mr. Schaaf Is a man of plain tastes, he realizes the importance and advantages of a modern home where he can give full reign to his hobbies and tan have all of the modern conveniences. Mr. Schaaf has been spending his summer. at his summer home near LaPorte and is now anxious to have his new home built before next fall. The contract for the erection of his home will probably not be let until next spring and then the new structure will be rushed to completion. Mr. Schaaf takes the stand that it is the civit duty of a citizen to make his hoem town more beautiful by' the erection of an attractive residence of he can afford to do so. The people of Homewood will welcome Mr. and Mrs. Schaaf as neighbors and the sixth precinct will be glad to claim the county chairman as a resident. BE EXTENDED SOON Western Glucose Co. Plant May Be Terimnus For Chicago City Ry. It is understood that pluns are on foot by which the Chicago City Rail-i ay is to be extended to the plant of the American Maixe Products Company, formerly known a the Western Glucose Company. The object is understood to be to provide the South Chicago employes of this of this company with improved facilities for reaching their work. Recently the' South Chicago Citv Railway Company abandoned what is I known as the Red Line service to Roby. j mis was done after the consolidation of the Calumet Electric Railway Company and the South Chicago City Railway Company for the purpose of cutting down needless competition. Demand Aew Service. There is said to be considerable demand among the former patrons of the Red Lino for . the re-establishment of the service and it is understood that cars will be run over the old line if the company can secure the right to cross certain streets in Hammond near the plant and in this manner extend the line to the glucose plant. E. A. Shedd was Interviewed over the telephone this morning and knew that some such plans were on foot, but he did not know Just what they were. Mr. Shedd is the owner of considerable acreage in this neighborhood and It is believed that he is anxious to have the road go through in order that his property may be more accessable.

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SPORTING EXTRA MAKES BIG HIT Lake County Times Tells Calumet Region of Nel-son-Gans Prize Fignt. BOYS FIGHT TO SELL PAPERS Advertisers in Times Get Advantage of Hundreds of Extra Circulation Last Night. The circulation of THE TIMES sport ing extra alone last night was larger than that any daily paper in the Calumet region. Never in the history of THE TIMES has there been such a demand for the sporting extras as there was last night. The last of the live editions of this paper was delayed in order to get the Gan-IVelson fight. When It finally came from the press at seven o'clock there was a gang of boys at the four corners who were excitedly waiting for the issue. Richard Taussig, who has charge of the street sales was mobbed by the newsies. Nearly Started a Riot. He tried to count out the papers but the boys crowded and pushed until it was practically impossible for him to do anything. Finally several boys started to scuffling for a position of vantage and the whole pack of them came very near starting a riot. Finally an officer was compelled to rush in and sep'arate the boys in order that Taussig would not be injured and the distribution of the papers might be made. When the boys finally got out on the street and the sports found that The Times had the fight by rounds and had a flash of the final result there was a greater demand than ever. When the presses first started they ran off 1,000 papers. This number was sold in Hammond soxquickly that the word was sent back that more papers would be necessary. Presses Set in Motion Again. The presses were sef to going again and armfull after armfull of papers were sent down to the four corners'. One newsie would crowd in front of another and then some one would get him by the hair and pull him out of the crowd and that generally started a fight. While one crowd was fighting the other would be crowding up to the news stand getting the papers. Hundreds of papers were sent to all of the other cities of the Calumet region and they were as much in demand there as they were here. The Lake County Times. The South Chicago Times and the The Gary Evening Times were the medium through which the people of the entire Calumet region were furnished with the news of the Gans-Nelson fight and the Times advertisers benefited by an additional 1,500 circulation. FISH FRY. Fish fry at Hammond House, 35 South Hohman street, Saturday even ing at 8 o'clock. You are invited. H. Wall. Adv. 2t . G.

COLLEGE IS ALL READY FOR BUSINESS

Lincoln-Jefferson School of Law Will Throw Open Its Doors Next Week. PRESIDENT LOCATES IN CITY Arrangements Are Made With Local Lawyers to Lecture to the Students. The Lincoln-Jefferson College, of Law is making great progress. All of the officers of the new institution are in the city and the plans for the opening of the school are going forward rapidly. President W. Hayes Martin is in the city and has established his permanent residence here. He and his wife and daughter will make their home at the Hotel Majestic until they can locate in a residence of their own. Local Lawyers to Lecture. The officers of the school have made arrangements with Attorneys J. C. Ibach and L L Bomberger to lecture to the classes and other of the legal lights in the city are being interested in the school. The management hopes to start out with thirty regular students in the night school. The correspondence school is growing with such leaps and bounds that it is almost impossible to look after the increase. The number of students in this department are increasing at the rate of 200 a week. It is expected that the correspondence department will be moved to Hammond shortly where it will require a large number of clerks to handle the business. IXFI.l'EATHL P PER FOR TAFT. Lake County Times. Independent, Declares For the Itepublican Nominee and Platform. The Lake County Times, of which P. A. Parry, son-in-law of C. II. Ingersoll of Leporte, Is editor, has declared itself for Taft and Sherman. Heretofore The Times lin been Independent. In its lending editorial on the subject tortuy The Times says: "If there has been any speculation in the past as to the attitude of The Times In the campcign upon us, henceforth let it he discarded.. The immediate prosperity of the land and public welfare in general unequivocally demand the election of the the Republican ticket and the elimination of Bryanocracy from the political future. IJiporte Herald.

William H. Taffs outing at Middle Bass island, Lake Erie, was a success from every point of view. Bass fishing conditions were excellent, and during two hours one morning Mr. Taft landed seventeen fine bass. One of the accompanying pictures shows Mr. Taft, with W. C. Beckwith, Edward Denby, Charley Taft and Colonel F. J. Hecker, on board the latter's yacht.

ALLEGED MURDERER IS Walter O'Connell is .Taken From Miller Jail in Auto to Crown Point. CITIZENS THREATEN AT MILLER Passage of Auto to County Seat Marked By Many Thrilling Incidents. (Special to The Times.) Miller, Ind., Spet. 10. Only by a ruse of Marshal Edward Hlopf, of this place, did Walter O'Connell, charged with murder, escape a probable lynching last night, and at least a mob violence. After McConnell's confession, which he is reported to have made to Deputy Prosecutor George Barden, the news became noised abroad that McConnell had admitted the smothering of the infant with whose paterniey he is charged and angry citizens of Miller began to gather on the streets of Miller. ' Marshal Felt I'neasy. O'Connell at the time, was in the Miller jail, and Marshal Klopf began to feel extremely apprehensive for the safety of his prisoner. About S o'clock no fewer than 100 citizens clustered around the little building used as a jail, and with angry mutterings, went over the crime that O'Connell was alleged to have committed. Marshal Klopf then determined that Miller should not be disgraced by mob violence. Drafts Auto in Service. He secured an automobile and while the mob of people stood in front of the jail, he spirited O'Connell out through a window in the rear and got him shackled to the auto. When the mob was balked of its prey, word was sent to Merrillville and other places through which the auto had to pass and many people were on the streets of the towns, but despite their threatening attitude, no efforts were made to stop the machine and Klopf delivered his prisoner to Sheriff Carter at 11 o'clock. NEW CIRCUIT COURT CASES. 3009. State of Indiana vs. Morris Callahan. Rape. 3010. State of Indiana vs. Arthur Jordan. Petit larceny. 3011. Alfred M. Cox. Felonious assault. 3012. John Grant, Forgery, 3013. Otto W. Leurs. Burglary. D. E. Boone, prosecuting attorney. 8074. Allman Bros and Dinwiddie (incorporated) vs. Harry King. Civil. Geo. E. Hershman, plaintiff's attorney. 8073. Allman Bros, and Dinwiddie (incorporated) vs. Armanis F. Knotts and John V. Bowers. Civil. Geo. E. Hershman, plaintiff's attorney.

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SAD FUNERAL OF HARRY RIGKETTS Lad's Plf.ymates File Past Coffin and Show Their Grief at His Death.

CHOIR BOYS PALL BEARERS Brother Joseph, 111 With Typhoid, Has Not Been Told of Harry's Death. Harry "Ricketts, the 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ricketts, of 39 Ruth street, was burled this afternoon from the Episcopal church. The remains were on view from 11 o'clock until 1 and many of the school children and former playmates, as well as older people, went to the church to see the remains. At the church the casket was surrounded with flowers and floral pieces. - The deceased was a member of the St. Paul's Episcopal church choir and a guard formed of its members were, at the casket from the time that it was opened .until after the services. The Pall Bearers. The pall bearers were members of the boys' choir. They were: William Swanton, Harlan Anderson, Emil Bauer, Earl Brusel, Norman Quigg and Cullen Burk. Owing to the serious illness of Joseph Riccketts, the 12-year-old brother of the deceased, he has not yet been told of his brother's accident and his funeral. Joseph Is suffering with typhoid fever and while it is not thought that he sickness will prove fatal, it was thought best not to inform him of his brother's death. Louis Mott, the 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mott, who was caught with Ricketts in the dugout which collapsed, is improving nicely at St. Margaret's hospital. It is expected that he will be strong enough by Saturday to be taken to his home. Bp WOMAY REJOICE Mayor Becker's Muzzling Manifesto Expires Today. Have you noticed the smiles on the faces of the dogs about town. In another day the manifesto of Mayor Becker will be withdrawn and they will be able to walk down the streets with some self-respect instead of being hunted by policemen from dawn until dark. When at last the puppies of the city are able to go on their way unmolested they will find that many of their old friends have disappeared. In all 250 dogs have been killed during the brief months of summer. It was an awful slaughter. Survival of the Fittest. But there is one consoling thing about it all. It has been a case of the survival of the fittest. A dog which was worth anything was usually muzzled by his master and the poor halfbreed, the yellow cur, the homeless hectors have all gone to the happyhunting ground. But if the date for unmuzzling dogs has been set for the tenth of this month the officers are planning to be just as vigilant for the next two days as though the canine killing season had just begun. In fact they killed a dog yesterday while if he had been muzzled for two days longer he would not have fallen under the ban. The police are glad that the season has closed. It has not been any fun for them to go about town making enemies for the department and bringing down on their shoulders the opprobiums of whole neighborhoods because some pet dog had to be killed. They are glad it is all ended and from now on they will reserve their shots for wild men and burglars. GETS A Fl POSITION Hammond Athlete Physical Director of Hammond High School. Few college graduates comparatively who have had somewhat of an athletic career in their alma mater, find the outside world a place in which they can market their athletic training. Hammond, however, has produced a young man, George Miller, who graduated with high honors from Wabash last year, who is realizing at the present time from his training. He left in the beginning of the week for Ann Hrbor, where he has been made athletic director of the Ann Arbor high school with a salary of $60 and free scholarship for a law course for Ann Arbor, where he has been It Is an exceptional opportunity for a young man and his many friends in Hammond are certainly glad to hear of his success.

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D SOLID FRONT Important Meeting at In dianapolis Show That the Struggle For County Option at Coming Session of Assembly Will be Famou3; LY PRESENT BILL Republican Leaders Insist That They .Have Assurances That the Party Has All .the Votes Necessary for Passing the Proposed Bill When Show Down Comes. Indianapolis, September 10. Follnrr Ing the conference of democratic leaders, it was announced that the minority will present a solid front in the coming battle at the special session of the Gen. eral Assembly.. This means that the struggle for county local option will be a hard and furious one. The conference was held for the purpose of adoBtine a letrlnlnH- nnr.. and making it known to the democrats of the Legislature that they will be expected to stand on their party platform" and to withhold support from the county local option bill. Several minority members, known to be strongly In favor of temperance, were called In and they, It Is stated, agreed to stick to the democratic pledge for township and city ward lcul option. , Democratic Leaders Present. Prominent among the leaders- who participated In the conference-were J. W. Kern, candidate for vice president; Thomas It. Marshall, candidate for governor; Thomas .Taggart, Indiana national committeeman; John E. Lamb, vice chairman of the national committee's advisory committee; John W. Holtzman, former mayor of Indianapolis; Tom Honan, floor leader of the House; 'Senators Slack, Kistler, Shaefer and Stotansburg; Peter Foley and J. Kirby Risk, chairmen, respectively of the fifth and tenth disttricts, and others. Many Go To Fair. County chairmen, democratic editors, state candidates and workers from all parts of the state were in the -hotel lobbies. Many of these had been drawn to the city by the conference, others had been attracted by the state fair, the double header between Indianapolis and Toledo, by the meeting for the organization of a state federation of democratic clubs, but all were interested in the conference and found time to drop in and express tjieir opinions. All practically agreed that the democrats of the Legislature should stand togetther in opposing the republican program of legislation. Thomas R. Marshall left the conference at three o'clock to catch a train for Terre Haute, where he spoke last night. "I have no desire to dictate to the democrats of the Legislature or to coerce them," he said, "but I suggested that they stand on the platform qX their party and that they wait until the regular session to act on the temperance question. The question is now before the people as a political issue and the November election will determine which plan is the one desired." Doesn't Surprise Republicans. The republicans were not surprised that the democratic leaders urged their temperance members of the General Assembly to withhold support from the proposed county local option. They insisted that they could carry the measure with their own votes but they declared, too, that some of the temperance democrats would not accept the leaders advice. Several democrats, they pointed out, are running for reelection on the county local option issue, having adopted it because of the attitude of their constituents. It is not known who will father the option bill but it Is thought the honor will fall to Senator Ezra Mattingly unless he insists upon introducing a bill of his own, which he has already drafted. This provides for a period of four years between elections and enables 20 per cent, of the voting population of a county to call an election. Mattingly is one of the temperance leaders of the state. He handled the. high license fight two years ago. The proposed measure will probably be the cause of one of the biggest fights ever known. The discipline of each party will count for much. The outcome of the contest will probably have considerable effect on the November election. HAVE ANNUAL. PICNIC. The First Baptist Sunday school will hold a picnic next Sunday afternoon and evening at Lake Front park. Ice cream will be served to all the members of the Sunday school. It is expected that there will be a large attendance of young people.

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