Hammond Times, Volume 3, Number 96, Hammond, Lake County, 9 October 1908 — Page 1

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Desperate Effort Is Made by Democrats to Put Some Enthusiasm in the Cam paign at Two Meetings Last Night. ATTY. CONROY IKES FIERY SPEECH Judge W. W. McManan Makes Sensational Statement That He Will Wipe Out Every Existing Rule in the Superior Court If Elected. The apathy which exists In the democratic ranks in Gary at the present time is so evident that last night desperate effort was made by the leadden, to arouse Interest, to Ret the political machinery In motion, and fan the sparks of enthusiasm. So bad does the situation look from a democratic standpoint that a number of citlaens, dissatisfied with the present org-anlza tton, banded themselves together at the Victoria hotel and acting Independent of 1he democratic, club, the central or ganisation in Gary, raised, It is said, over $1,000 among thmselves 'to stlmu late the lagging Interest. Regular MeetTng Held. Immediately afterward in the south end, the regular meeting of the democratic club was held. In the hall addressing the members of the club was the fiery little- orator from Hammond Attorney Joseph Conroy, together with John 'Elsenberger, the party candidate for 'treasurer, and iMarlon Bailey, Ills running mate for auditor. The latter two dropped into the city most unexpectedly, coming to Gary from Valparaiso. They are not on a speeohmaking tour, as neither of them make any pretentions iu the way of stumping, but they are making a careful, town-to-town, personal campaign, meeting the leaders of the various local organizations. Both of them consented, however, to address the members of the Gary Democratic club last night for a few minutes.. Grouped about President C. O. Sefton's chair were County chairman and candidate for re-election to the legislature, Edward -Simon, Judge W. W. McMahon, candidate for judge of the superior court; Fred Carter, candidate for sheriff; M. H. Stanton, candidate for Joint representative, and Frank Zawadski, candidate for county commissioner. The purpose of all of these poll ticians was to start something in Gary. They attended the meeting in the Victoria hotel and assisted the local leaders in resolving upon a plan of action. Although the meeting was advertised as an open meeting for the democratic business men of the city, and other democrats who may care to attend, the republican newspaper men of the city were excluded so that those present could open their hearts to each other on the dubious situation. The committee which took this matter in charge were Thomas E. Knotts, .W. A. Cain and T. W. Englehardt. Conroy's Fiery Speech. In his speech before the democratic club Joseph Conroy shot his dart with full force at the republican candidate for representative, Edward Wickey. The latter was the main topic of the speech, in which he openly corruption. He also dwelt with the iiquor question, and maintained that thi3 was not a political, but a moral question and should be treated as such. He stated that the action of the republicans In bringing up this matter was for the purpose of throwing dust Into the ees ol the voters, to make them believe that the party stood for morality. Mr. Conroy's speech was sharp and spicy. Mr. Conroy was then followed by Judge W. W. McMahon of Hammond, who promised the voters, if elected, relief from many evils now existing in the superior court, which he sought to outline. Among them were the congested condition of the docket, the handling of the receivership plums to a favored few, among whom he named Murray Turner, Peter Meyn and William Gostlin. He also asserted that he would wipe out at once every court rule- of the superior court. . Knotts Makes a Prediction. Judge McMahon was followed by Fred Carter, who asked for re-election-as sheriff of the county on the strength of his record in the office during his past term. He was then followed by Mr. Knotts, who dwelt at some length at the lack of enthusiasm which Taft received when he appeared in Omaha at the time that Mr. Knotts was tlere at the convention, which he said had mysteriously been suppressed by the .newspapers. He stated that Nebraska was oins for Bryan by 20.000.

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TO INVADE THE HUB Young Men's Republican Club Last Night Arranges for Special. BIG CROWD FROM NORTH TP. Eecord-Breaking Crowd Is Expected at Crown Point Next Saturday Week. ..The meeting of the members of the Young Men's Republican club of Hammond held In the headquarters last evening was well attended and a large amount of business was transacted. A committee consisting of Dan Enrlgbt, Mr. Poaches and William Hastings, was appointed to make arrangements for a special rral nto Crown Point on the 17th of October. It was decided to have the train leave Hammond between 1, and 1:30 p. m., Saturday after next, ana it wm return from Crown Point at 6:30 p. m., so that those who make the trip will have time to take street cars at the Erie depot and go to East Chicago, where a big Wason meeting is to be held in the skating rink there. Republicans from Four Cities. The delegation from northern Lake county will include republicans from Hammond, "Whiting, East Chicago, Indiana Harbor and Gary and the clubs from the cities outside of Hammond are expected to notify Dan Enright, chairman of the committee on transportation, at bnce as to the probable number ol republicans who will make the trip. It is fully expected that at least BOO northern Lake county republicans will go to Crown Point to participate in the great barbecue which will be held In the county seat on this occasion. It is expected that the trip will be one of the most pleasant jaunts which will be made by the " republicans of Lake county during the csrfhpaign. The people at Crown Point are making great preparations for the event and it Is said that they expect to roast seven whole steers during the day. . Horsemen in Parade. .There will be an enormous parade In -wureti "iaTroup of horseback riders wlll.be a feature. The parade will also have a large number of marchers and all of the country folk will be In decorated carriages. The people of Lake county have heard of Mr. "Watson's splendid speecsh in Hammond and hundreds of those who live in the southern part of ' the county are expected to take advantage of this opportunity to hear the next governor of Indiana. Afer the festivities at Crown Point are over the delegations from the northern part of the county will go back on their special train to Hammond from where they will go to East Chicago and hear Mr. "Watson make his speech there. The people of East Chicago are going to have their meeting in the skating rink and it is expected that this great auditorium will be filled to its capacity with East Chicago and Indiana Harbor citizens." RAILROAD STRIKEREPORTED SETTLED Strike at Fitzhugh Luther Company in Consequence Will Now Be Ended. DIFFICULTIES LASTED A MONTH j Ibor Situation In Calumet Region Is Now Reported To Be Cleaned Up. Word comes from the office of the FItzhugh-Luther company, in this city, that the strike on the Iowa Central at Marshalltown, la., has been declared off and that this ends the sympathetic strike at the plant of the FitzhughLuther company, in this city.. When it was discovered a month ago that the FItzhugh-Luther company. In this city, was repairing engines belonging to the Iowa Central railroad some of the men in the local plant went out on a strike. Srlkr lasts a Month. The difficulties here lasted a month and in that time the local company had employed a number of men to take the places of the strikers. The shop here has been running all of the time, but both the employers and the employed are glad that it has now cgme to an end. . Thls.clears up the labor situation in the Calumet region and in every mill and plant there Is now peace between capital and labor. The strike here has been an orderly one, and had it not been for the fact that the news of the trouble was spread through the city by the men the fact that here was a srike on would not have been known.

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SCHOOL IS SOLD . . URDERTHE .HAMMER Jones Business Collesre Equipment Sold at Auction This Morning. STUFF RRINGS GOOD PRICES Bailiff Allen, Attacked to Jordan's Court, Conducts the Sale Before Score of People. The Jones Business college, all that waaportable of it, excepting the type writers were sold under the hammer today by an order of the court. Thus ended the existence of one of the best business colleges in the Calumet region, one that had a bright prospect for the future. Its manager, John Gavin, who is "in bad," is in parts unknown, and for the present at .least the backers of the school did not feel like continuing the school in Hammond. Brings Good Prices. Some twenty or thirty men were present this morning at 10 o'lo-cck when the bailiff offered the first desk for sale. Desks, chairs, tables and benches composed the bulk of the stock which was placed on sale. A considerable part of the stock was bought up by furniture dealers who will sell their purchases as secondhand articles. Ken Allen, constable for Judge Jordan's court, conducted the sale, and being a good "cryer" received fairly good prices. Nearly all of them were above the appraisement. ATTORNEYS STUDY CASE Find no New Law in Appellate Court's Decision in Local Case. The recent decision of the appellate court In the case of the Model Cloth mg nouse against uave Mlrsch presents nothing new in law, according to local attorneys who have read the decision. Hirsch originally sued the Model Clothing house of Hammond for back salary, the trial' having been con ducted in the Lake circuit court. It was appealed by the defendants to the appellate court with the result that the decision was affimed. Judge Watson's' opinion in full is as follows: (D Where a complaint to recover wages was in two paragraphs, the first alleging work done pursuant to a definite contract at fixed wages and tlie second seeking to recover the reasonable value of the same work done under a general contract, there was no error in refusing to compel' the plaintiff to elect on which paragraph he would depend, even after plaintiff had stated to the court and Jury that there was a definite contract. (2) An Instruction that the preponderance of evidence does not depend upon the number of witnesses is not error. 3) Statements made by a client tp be communicated to a third person are not such confidential communications as are made Incompetent as evidence by the statute. (4) An affidavit by a arty as to the verdict having been found in an improper manner, . which is contradicted x by the affidavits of four jurors, and controverted by the affidavit of the bailiff that he compelled said party to remain so far from the Juryroom that he could not hear. what was said therein, did not present such grounds for a new trial as to make the overruling of a motion for a new trial erroneous.

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JONESGETS A LARGE VERDICT

Jury in Hammond Court Gives East Chicago Man Seven Thousand Dollars For Injuries Sustained While at Work There. PLAINTIFF IS CRIPPLED FOR LIFE His Lawyer Aruged That Master Mechanic in Republic Iron and Steel Company Mills Was Negligent in Overlooking the Roller Trough. One of the largest -verdicts which has been recently secured In a perinonnl injury "it i was won by Attor ney L. L. Bombergrr In the case of Jones vs. the Republic Iron and Steel company of East Chicago.. Mr. Bomberger sued for 20,000 and obtained a lodgment for $7,000 In the .Lake superior court. The case has been on trial for the past week and was one of the most carefully- prepared cases that have recently been tried by Hammond attorneys. The law firm of Crumpacker & Crumpacker were the attorneys for the defendant company. A Cripple for Life. The Injury which William C. Jones, the plaintiff, suffered was the fracture of the bones of the leg and ankle which will make him a cripple for life and will prevent him from engaging in his trade as a roller. Apparently two things entered itno the case. The young man was only 26 years of age and hewas earning and was capable of earning, at the time the acicdent happened, a daily wage of $5 to $0. The accident happened as a result of the alleged negligence of the master mechanic of the Republic Iron and Steel company in not repairing a trough which certain steel billets were sent on rollers. The side of the trough had been worn in such a manner that the steel billet, which was going through it at the time the accident happened, caught in the worn place and knocked a part of the trough against his leg. I.ck Ilndly Fractured. There was a bad fracture of the member and the plaintiff alleged that he had already spent $500 and would hiive to spend $500 more In doctor's fees before the leg would be properly healed and then he would be crippled for life. H. M. Godfrey was foreman of the Jury and the verdict was returned by the jury yesterday evening. LAKE SUPERIOR COURT. NEW CASES. 5068. Lawrence Wojcik by his next friend, Henry Knopik, vs. Interstate Iron and Steel company. Personal injury. 56S7. In regard to a apetitlon for change of name of Henry Mack. 5068. Henry C. Soltwedel vs. Chicago & Erie.

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MARION BAILEY AT HEADQUARTERS Democratic Candidate For State Auditor Visits in Hammond Today. CHAIRMAN SIMON MISQUOTED Reporter Who Interviewed the Democratic County Chairman Misunderstood Him; - Marion Bailey, of Lizton, Ind., democratic candidate, for auditor- of state, was a caller at the democratic headquarters in Hammond this morning. It was his first visit in Hammond during the more recent campaign, but he left this noon for places farther down the state. He was one of the principal speakers at the big democratic gathering that was held at Gary last night. He said that conditions were good throughout the state and thought especially. well of Lake county. In the headquarters were also Mayor Becker, Chairman Ed. Simon and John Rohde. The discussion turned to the brewery trust, which Is charged with debauching' the democratic party Jn the state. ' Referring to a statement which he was quoted as having made yesterday Mr. Simon said: "I was misunderstood when I was quoted as saying that 'In former times the republicans got all the blame and the bad name, and the democrats got all the money. Now Its just turned about.' What I did say were words to the effect that in former times republicans got the money and the democrats the blame, and this year we get the blame and for all we know now the republicans may still be getting the money. "I'have been in the. democratic party too long and know beter that the democratic party has ever received money from the trusts." CRDIflPACKEjUO SPEAK Congressman Will Appear at Brooks' Theater on Wednesday. Hon. E. D. Crumpacker, congressman from this district, will speak at Brook's theater next Wednesday. Mr. Crumpacker Is conducting a lively campaign In his district and has also been much In demand over the state. Mr. Crumpacker Is considered one of the best campaigners in Indiana. His arguments are weighty and he has a way of presenting his subject so thaj It arouses great interest on the part of his hearers. Mr. Crumpacker has been the best represented this district over had and now that, he has reached a place in congress where his influence Is as great j as that of any othfr representative he is in a, position to do a great deal for his constituents. His place on the ways and means committee is one that will give him a great chance at the annual appropriations for rarious special significance. It is likely that the quartette representing the Young Men's Republican club will render several selections and the meeting is sure to be a great success. Drunks Are Few. J. S. Sweeney is one of the few drunks the police have picked up in the last few days. He was taken to station and Instead of finding the place packed as in the olden days he found it empty. He will go over the usual route which leads to $1 and costs.

RETURN FROM I P. MEETIIIHT CAPITAL Hammond Delegates Report That They Had a Very Fine Time.

HAVE HOT FIGHT FOR OFFICE Revised Constitution and By-Laws Are Adopted at State Meeting. Attorney D. C. S. Atkinson and A. R. Wall returned from Indianapolfs last night, where they had attended the state convention of the Knights of Pythian, which was In session there Tuesday and Wednesday. They report that a revised constitution and statutes were adopted by the consitution and statutes were adopted by the Pythians, the committee . having been at work on this during the past year. The office of grand guard, which opens the door for the other offices. was contested by six candidates. W P. Gaither of Rowena lodge, New Al bany, was the successful candidate. Five Other Candidates. The other candidates for the office of grand outer guard were: H. C. Haas of Hercules lodge, Peru - R. G. Miller, Franklin lodge, BloomIngton. I. L. Johnson, Cornerstone lodge, Vincennes. G. O. Major, Anniversary lodge. Mar tlnsville. R. A. Brown, Hesperian lodge. Franklin. . The other officers elected for the en suing year are: A. J. . . Lowe, Greensburg lodge, Greensburg, grand chancellor. Aria M. Brown, Lynn lodge, Lynn vice grand' chancellor. ' ' ' W. C. Converse, Iowa lodge, Rich mond,, grand prelate. Harry Wade, Kern lodge, Lafayette grand keeper of records and seals. W. A. Morris, Shield1 lodge, Frank fort, grand master of exchequer. J. F. Petrie, Occident lodge, Terre Haute, grand master-at-arms. , W. P. Hart, Huntington lodge, Hunt ington, grand inner guard. THE ADVERTISEMENTS INTHIS PAPER SAY THATDRUGS. Summers' Pharmacy have an advertisement on page 11 and advertise sick room supplies. If in need of any you had better read the same. . GROCERIES AND MEATS. The Hammond Meat Market, 99 State street, advertises a lot of Saturday specials on page 2. As a leader they have fresh country eggs at 22 per dozen. Charles Kunemnn, S8 State street, has an ad on page 11 and you had had better see what he has to say for himself. The E. C. Minas company have a large grocery ad on page 2, wherein a goodly supply of Saturday bargains will be found. The Lion Store grocery department have a special sale in groceries, candies, etc., tomorrow. When you read their1 ad on page 2 woplb see that you have" to have the coupons. DRY GOODS AND FURNISHINGS. The Manufacturing Outlet, 49 State street is a new clothing store In this town. Read their ad on page 10 and see what they have to say for themselves. The E. C. Minas Co. have a full page ad on 12 and anyone looking forbargalns ought to read the same. The Lion Store ad will be found as usual on page 3 and see the different departments are offering extra inducements to the Saturday shopper. FURNITURE. The Lion Store furniture department ad will be found on page 8. Besides a goodly assortment of articles displayed therein you will 'have to read It to find out their Saturday special.

. 4 "The Case in Its True Llarbt." ' The Hammond Times of Torsday had a very Kood editorial on sending Congressman Crtimpacker hack to 'Washington, and the argument used was welltimed from start to finish.. It was simply the case in Its true light. Mr. Crumpacker has done done good for his territory start to last, and Is now In a positlon to do more after having; learned all the Ins and. outs of the work'at the Capitol. Lake County Star. -

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VISIT LIE HIT! Republican Candidate for Presidency Will Come to Hammond and Gary Later" in October and Visit May Include East Chicago. COUNTY CENTRAL C01IITTEE GETS IRQ Final Details of Invasion of Lake County Are Not Yet Fully Arranged But Will Be Annouuffcd Within a Few Days By Stato Committee. W. H. Taft, republican candidate for president, will be in Hammond and Gary, and possibly other Indiana cities of the Calumet region during bis three days' jaunt in Indiana. The dates final ly accepted for the Indiana tour are October 22, 23 and 24. Hammond has , been assured 'that Mr. Taft will speak here, although the arrangements have not yet been made. ' .... Sims Gets Word. The republican state committee received definite information ' regarding Mr. Taft's contemplated visit last night in a telegram which Acting Chairman Sims received from National Chairman Hitchcock. No details regarding the Taft trip were received last night. "We are 'so glad that Mr. Taft is to give us three days," said Secretary Carl Riddick, "that we can wait afew hour for details. WeTiad been informed that Mr. Taft would visit Indiana before the election, but we had no idea how much time he would give us. The committee feels that the state is being well favored by the natiopal organization. Mr. Taft's three days in Indiana will certainly do the republican organization . great good. , - Visit As Many Cities As Possible. It is the intention of the officers of the state committee to have the Taft special visit as many Indiana towns as possible during the three days. Will H. Hays, chairman of the speakers' bureau, will begin at once preparing a schedule of stops to.be made. "In three days," said Secretary Riddick, "Mr. Taft will come pretty near visiting every .. railroad town of consequence in the state, ine people want mm everywhere, and we expect that the headquarters will be engulfed with letters and telegrams tomorrow. May Change Other Meetings. , Will H. Hays, chairman of the state ' speakers' bureau, will begin work on the Taft itinerary today. He estimates that it will take fully a week to work it out and says it will benecessary to make many changes in meetings that had been planned but not yet announced for various parts of the state. Mr. Hays was in conference bylong distance telephone last night with State Chairman James P. Goodrich, who is in Chicago. Mr. Goodrich said that Mr. Taft would probably come into Indiana from Cincinnati, although he said It had not been definitely settled. In the event that Mr. Taft enters 1 Indiana from Cincinnati his train may cover the southern part of the state the first day,- the central portion of the state on the second day, and the northern part of the state ,the third day. Meetings may be held only in the principle cities of the state, especially in the labor strongholds. The managers may decide to include in the itinerary some of the points visited by Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor. SUES FOR $2,000 FOR LOSS OF EYE Interstate Iron and Steel Employe Plaintiff In Personal Injury Suit. Lawrence Wojeik. through his attorenys. has begun suit against the Ini terstate Iron and Steel company for ! the loss of his right eye. Wojeik is ' asking $2,000 for the damage that has been done. The accident was caused by a flying piece, of iron which came from the rollers in the mills, while the steel was being rolled. Wojeik lost the sight of the eye and cairns that $2,000 would not be more than enough to repay him for the loss of his sight in one eye. Boy ,Age 14, Missing. The police have boon notified that Harry Moonshower, 239 Michigan avenue, is missing and have been asked to make a search for him. Harry Moonshower is but 14 years old and the police have a picture of him by which he may be identified. He disappear on Oct. 7, and has not been seen since.