Hammond Times, Volume 3, Number 123, Hammond, Lake County, 10 November 1908 — Page 1

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Prosecuting: Attorney-Elect Charles Greenwald Besieged By Friends Of Many Lawyers

KEEPS HI MIGHTY BUSY Gary, East Chicago, Indiana Harbor and Crown Point Lawyers Busy. Special to The Times Whiting. Ind., Not. 10 The office of Charles E. Green wald. prosecutor-elect, la the "rndcivoan for the politicians from ail ovrr the roonty -who call upon him at all honra of the day and night for the purpose of using their influence to secure appointments for themselves or their friends as deputies In the vari ous cities of take and Porter counties The campaign for these offices prom ises to be almost as warm as the cam nnls-n Itself nnd the fight, notably in tiary, East Chicago, Indiana Harbor and frown Point has assumed such propor tions that Mr. Greenwald Is up against i. bout as stiff a proposition as could be Imagined. Four Attorneys Ambitious. For Instance: Over in East Chicago Abe Ottenheimer, who made such a gal lant fight for the nomination for prosecutoing attorney and who took his defeat gracefully and then came out and worked tooth and nail for the ticket, is a candidate for the deputyship. Abe mi.nhvlmpr has' 'a., lnrsre number of friends who are working" "with might and main for him. However, he is opposed by Joseph Bartholomew who lias a large number of friends who are working hard to convince Mr. Greenwald that he is deserving of the plum. Mr. Bartholomew has practiced law in East Chicago for a number of years. Willis E. Roe and J. D. Kennedy are also fighting for the office in East (Continued on page 6.) , BURNS D1TGH IS A SURE 60 NOW Thousands of Acres Swamp Land Along Calumet to Be Reclaimed. HEARD IN COURT YESTERDAY Surveys To Be Made This Fall and Work To Be Begun Next Summer. The great Barns ditch project, by which thousands of acres of swamp land along the Calumet river, In Lake and Porter counties, Is to be reclnlmed and the "disastrous floods of the spring season are to be prevented, is now an assured fact. The hearing of the remonstrance acralnst the proposed improvement took plaee in the Porter superior court yesterday and the remonstrators, not hav ing a proper majority, failed In their. efforts to block the digging of the dlteb. As a result of the surveys for the ditch are 10 be made this fall and next summer the excavation for the $200,000 project will begin. The first steps taken towards the realization of the dream cf a dry Calumet valley consisted in the appointment of a commission of three men, two from Porter county and one from Lake, which will decide on the feasibility of tlje plan. Plans of Promoter. The plan in brief consists in the digging of a ditch from Deep river, one of the tributaries of the Little Calumet river, to a point on the upper Little Calumet, and thence to Lake Michigan via Dune Park. This ditch will carry off the surplus of the Calumet headwaters In the spring and will prevent the annual Inundation tf the lowlands south of Gary and Toleston. It will make all of this heretofore useless land available for farming purposes and will increase Its value many ' Continued on gage 3.

BANK STOCKHOLDERS PERFEGTTHEIR PLANS First Trust and. Savings Bank Completes Its Organization. The organisation of the First Trnst and Savings bank in Gary was perfected yesterday with the election of officers and directors from the list of thirty-four Gary, one Hammond and one Elkhart, stockholders. The new trust and savings bank is to be an offshoot of the First National Bank of Gary, and several of the officers of the parent concern will be officers of the snbsidlary Institution. Originally it was proposed to capitalize the First Trust and Savings-bank at $25,000. but the stock was so largely oversubscribed that its capital stock wna Increased to $30,000 in order to permit the business men of the city to invest. Hammond Man Director. The stockholders selected the followin directors: Professor W. A. Wirt of the Oarv miblie schools; W. G. Pax ton of Hammond; Louis M. Simpson of Elkhart; E. C. Simpson of Gary; T. T. Snell of Oarv. and M. A. Caldwell of Gary. The directors in turn elected T. T Snell. now president of the First Na tional Bank of Gary,, .president ; W. A. Wirt, vice president, and E. C. Simpson the cashier of the First National Bank of Gary, secretary and treasurer. The hank, for the time being, will occupy a portion of the First National Bank building. It will be the policy of the new trust company to keep out of real estate and insurance and will leave that field to the men who are already engaged in that business. , The bank will begin doing business next Monday and will start as one of the strongest of the smaller financial institutions in the county. The men who are stockholders and directors are all'men of standing and the success of the project is assured at the very start. FIRE DEPARTMENTS AREJIILLED OUT Small Midnight Blaze Calls Firemen from Their Slumbers. Two small fires, one about 5 o'clock last night and the second shortly after 1 o'clock this morning, brought out the fire departmentsv but in each case the damage done was nominal. The first call was turned in from the north side, where a coal shed had caught afire on Winslow street. The second fire broke out in a small shed belonging to the McGovern Contracting company, located at Carroll street and the Monon tracks. The time of the second fire was the cause for considerable discussion this morning at the fire station, the crew being divided as to whether they left the house at 1:10 or 1:05. The official record, however, shows 1:10. UNGLE GETS ELECTED Attorney Joseph H. Conroy Receives Welcome News From Colorado. Attorney Joseph It. Conroy is in receipt of a letter from his uncle, George W. Musser, of Colorado Springs, Colo., telling the local attorney that Attorney Musser had been elected to the supreme bench of Colorado a week ago today. The letter states that the Colorado man was elected by about 10,000 majority, that the entire democratic state was carried, the congressmen and three-fourths of the legislature. Bryan carried the state by about 6,000. Criticism In Silence. ' Baxter: Silence is sometimes severest criticism. the

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UflDn CDflM MADCUfll I Proud tf His Acquaintance With Indiana's Executive-Elect. MARSHALL 330 DEGREE MASQN Governor Appreciates Friendship of Hammond Lawyer and So Imforms Him. My Dear Mr. Ibachs I -will hope to so conduct the affairs of my office so as to merit the approval of such men as yourself at the close.' Meanwhile your friendship is a great Incentive to the discbarge of duty. Yours very truly, (Signed), THOS. R. MARSHALL. The above is a copy f a letter from Indiana's next governor to one of Hammond's prominent lawyers, sent in answer to a telegram of congratulation upon Mr. Marshall's election. Commenting upon the letter, Mr. Ibach said: "It is characteristic of Mr. Marshall, plain, sincere and to the point." Mr. Ibach is a warm personal friend of Mr. Marshall. Their acquaintance goes back thirty-five years, and in that time it has been very intimate owing to business, fraternal and social relations. Upon Mr. Marshall's visit to Hammond during the campaign he was accompanied by Mrs. Marshall, and on that occasion Mr. and Mrs. Ibach had the pleasure of entertaining them as their guests. During the latter yeafTj it has been mainly fraternal work where the two friends have come in contact with each other. The governor-elect is a thirty-third degree Mason, and holds the distinction of past grand high priest of the state. Mr. Ibach being himself a prominent Mason and their work has often brought them together in Indianapolis and elsewhere in the state. Speaking of his lodge brother, Mr. Ibach said: '"It is not generally known, I think, among local Masons, that Mr. Marshall is a thirty-third degree man, and nobody would learn it if it had to come from him, but it is a fact nevertheless. Besides being past grand high pri rt of the state he has held other very high honors." FINE PROGRESS IDE All Saints' Church and School Fast Nearing Completion. Another six weeks will see the completion of the new All Saints'' church an school on Sibley street. The roof for the big structure is practically com plete, an the plasterers have alreay put in a week at their work. It Is the hope of the congregation that the Christmas services can bo held in the new church, and all indl cations now point to the probability of completion by that time. The building is an imposing struc ture, and strikes one for its substan tial appearance. There will be plenty, of room for the congregation and the school. The church proper will be on the second floor, -while the entire first floor will be given over to school purposes. AMBITIONS ARE DEAD Burial of Meekison's Fond Hopes For the Prosecuting Attorneyship. The ambitions of one George A Meekison to become prosecutor of Lake and Porter counties are dead. They will receive a respectable burial when the attorneys for the Whiting man go before Judge Reitcr and ask that the petition for a writ of mandate be dismissed. ' This action will be taken actually because Meekison knows that he has not one chance in a hundred of reversing Judge Reiter's decision and tech nically, oecause tne upper courts cannot pass on a mooted question. When the time passed in which it would be possible for Mr. Meekison to get on the ticket, the case becomes a mooted question, and consequently will not be considered by the court. Mr. Meekison will relapse into comparative obscurity and will have to bide his time until another campaign will give him an oportunity to make himself a willing sacrifice for the democratic party. PETITION IS REVERSED Special to The Times.) AYashington, D. C, Xot. 10. The United States circuit court of appeals today denied the petition of the government for a re-hearlng of the Standard Oil company's appeal from the $29,230,000 fine Imposed upon It by Jndge Iindis. The appeal resulted in the reversal of Judge Landis' decision.

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LOSER SENDS BEST WISHES

10 WINNER Hon. James E. Watson Sends Letter of Congratulation to Hon. Thomas R. Marshall, and GovernorElect Sends Nice Answer. rlAYOR BECKER ALSO WRITES LET1ER A Takes Up Matter of Foreigner Naturalization With Official and Expresses His Views on the Situation Which Is of Much Interest to This County. ' WATSOX TO I MARSHALL. Rnshville, Ind., ov. 4. The llou. Thomas R. Marshall. Columbia City, Ind.: "My Dear tioveroor Now that the people have spoken I confer my share of that title on you, though I had hoped to wear it myself. "As one individual writing to another, I congratulate you upon your success In this campaign. I cannot do It from a political standpoint, as youwlll readily understand, but' from a purely personal viewpoint, I do o with pleasure. "I trust that your administration wilL, be successful, and I shall be pleased .to render nny service I may be able to give yon to make it such. "Now that the smoke of battle has cleared away, we are no longer democrats or republicans, but are nil Hooslers, and I want you to feel that I am ready to advance any cause that will la any wise Inure to the welfare of the people of this great state. "With kind personal regards to both Mrs. Marshall and yourself, 1 am yours very sincerely. JAMES K. WATSOX." - MARSHALL TO WATSOX. Columbia City, Ind. Hon. J. K. Watson, RushvlIIc, Ind. "My Dear Sir I am glad to note your letter of congratulation to mc and thank you for your proffers of assistance In my coming administration. I want also to thank you for the the pleasant personal relations relations which existed between you nnd me during the recent campaign. If other had let ns alone, we would have had less trouble io the campaign.. Hoping that you mny live long and prosper, I remain, sincerely your. THOMAS R. MARSHALL. Fort "Wayne, Ind., Nov. 9. Among the letters of congratulations that have come to Governor-Elect Thomas R. Marshall is one from Mayor Lawrence Becker of Hammond. He wrote urging that the new governor advocate an amendment to the state constitution requiring that foreigners must be full-fledged American citizens who have lived in the state one year before they may vote. Two Stenographers Kept Busy. Mr. Marshall has acknowledged congratulations from V. J. Bryan, GovI ernor Johnson, of ! McClellan of New Minnesota; Mayor York, in Jhe last few days, in addition to the long list which came immediately following the election. Two stenographers have been keep constantly at work answering the correspondence, but the task of answering every person has become so great that Mr. Marshall has to give it up. Asks Newspapers to Speak for Him. Others who have sent their congratulations include David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri; John E. Lamb, Benjamin F. .Shivelv, G. V. Menzies, John V. Kern and the Iroquois club of Chicago. The number of letters from Indiana voters is legion and Mr. Marshall has confessed that he cannot find opportunity to answer all. He has asked the press to express for him his great appreciation of the kindly expressions sent him. AVant Political Plums. It is true many of the writers wish to land in sfeme place on the state's pay roll, but the great mass of the correspondence is from people who are sincerely glad Mr. Marshall was elected. Sam B. Sweet and Chalmers Brown are two members of the Columbia club

Ex-Senator Johannes Kopelkc

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A boom for Hon. Johannes Kopelke's candidacy for the United States senate has obtained great leeway at the county seat and friends of the former

state senator are in Indianapolis conferring with political leaders regarding

his prospects for securing the much coveted honor.

POLICEMAN'S BOY HURT Martin Franck Meets With Mishap While Playing . Near Stove. Morton Franck. the 5-year-old son of Freddie Franck, who was badly scalded, is getting better from the accident he met with when he and his brother, Fred, were playing together. Mrs. Franck was heating some water on the stove. The two children were playing near the stove when one of the boys accidentally hit the long handle of tfie kettle containing the water and it was overturned on him. The child was scalded about the face, neck and arms. The entire right side of his body was burned and for a time it was feared that the child's burns might be fatal. The little boy is out of danger, however, and it is now certain that he will recover. The accident happened at the Franck home in 213 .Ann street. who sent warmly worded congratulations. J. F. Bergman, of Lafayette, has sent the governor-elect a box of cigars, saying that it was one box of several hundred he won on his election. John r. Brown of Connersville writes to urge that Governor Marshall appoint trained men as foresters, instead of "the incompetents appointed by Hanly and Durbin." Mr. Brown is connected with the national forestry association, he says. The W. C. T. U. women are well represented in letters of advice. Many men write to advise the new governor how to run the state's institutions, and some of them are willing to help bear the burdens of office in connection with the state institutions. One man called the new governor up at 5 o'clock in the morning to talk with him over the long-distance telephone, and Mr. Marshall discussed the situation with more or less urbanity, of which he has a large store, but which has its limits. Wants To lie' Policeman. A youth from Xoblesville writes for appointment as a state house policeman, saying that he needs the job badly and is "soul-bent" on getting it. Dozens of men wish to be custodian of the state house, regardless of Tim Griffin's claims. Mr. Marshall admits that the cheers that greeted him as he paseil the crowds in the streets Saturday .were grateful to his ears in spite of the fact that he had been hearing cheers all through the campaign. Speaking of it h" said: "I thought I would never want to hear any more yelling. The campaign gave me a surfeit of it. I think I ate about 1.600 yellow-legged chickens and swallowed enough smoke from red fire to choke an army. I heard yells ar.d cheers until I was worn out. but after all it sounds good to hear the old neighbors, whether they talk low or whether they cheer." When your shoes need repairing phane 26". Quick Shoe Repair Works.

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HOT FIGHT LOOKED FOR Tim O'Neil and, Hammond Man : Will Clash at Mikas' Hall. Tim O'Neil of Irondale and Emil Hallweg of Hammond are the big cards booked for the boxing contest next Thursday evening, which will be given . at John Mika's hall, 101 One Hundred and Fifty-fifth street. The two will go ten rounds at 158 pounds and the two begin oldtime ring enemies, the fans may look for one of the best bouts of the season. O'Neil will come from Irondale with a bunch of backers, who think there is nobody like big Tim, while the Hammond sports feel confident that the local boy will be able to carry away the bacon. They met once before, this having been on Labor Day. That, how ever, was only a six-round bout in which O'Neil got the decision, but the meet of Thursday night will be a ten rounds go. For the Preliminaries. There will be two good prelims, one at 118 and the other at 133. "Kid' Lavin of South Chicago and Jimmy Amond of Gary will go on at - 118 while Jimmle Doleskl of Hegewisch and Al Hammer of South Chicago will go on for the 133 bout. The main bont pulled off two weeks ago did not get started until after 11 o'clock, but this time the mill will start much earlier, this being possible, because business houses houses in Ham mond closes at 6 o'clock in the evening on that day. WILL URGE LOCAL OPTION Anti-Saloon League Head Will Address Ministers at Laporte. Laporte, Ind., Nov. 9. The clergy men comprising the South Bend dis trict of the Methodist Episcopal church have been called to meet in this city Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 16 and 17 when F.. S. Phumaker of Indianapolis superintendent of the Indiana Anti Saloon League, will discuss the ques tion. with the result that a decision will ikely be reached to Inaugurate vigorous county option campaign in the counties composing the district. It is expected that thirty clergymen will participate in the labors of the body. Case Wa3 Dismissed. Joseph Jones was arrested by Officer Borchert on a charge of being intoxicated in a public place. He lives at 205 Indiana avenue and upon his appearance in court this morning his case was dismissed.

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CANDIDATE Crown Point Jurist, Formerly State Senator, Will En ter the List for Senator James A. Hemenway's Position. FRIENDS PUSH 113 I Lake County Democrats. Inaugurate a Boom for Distinguished Crown Point Lawyer, Who Hade Many Speches During the Campaign That Just Ended. Special to Thb Times Crown Point, Ind., Not. 1 0, Fri eda of the Hon. Johannes Kopelke in Lake comity have inaugurated a boom of substantial dimensions for his eaadi daey for the United States senator-, ship and from this time en earnest work will be done to farther his In-, te rents In the race for the honor whlebl promises to attraet national attention before the balloting; begin In the leg. Islatare at Indianapolis next January for the plum. He Will Be Strong: Candidate. NA. great deal of confidence - is . pressed in the ability of Judge Kopelka who was formerly . state senator , from this district, to make a splendid showing for the United States senatorship. During the campaign, 'which resulted in. the election "of a democratic legislature in Indiana, Senator Kopelke won more than local fame' as a campaigner fo'r the democratic ticket IHd Great AVorfc For Party. He has traveled over the state, mak ing speeches advocating the election of Continued on Pace 8.) JAIL DELIVERY IS ATTEMPTED THERE Sheriff Carter Finds Plates Sawed and Daring Plans Taken. WORK DONE IN HIS ABSENCE Caseknives Are Used to Take Away the Steel Plates, It Is Found. (Special to Thb Times.) Crown Point, Ind., Sot. 10. What miarht hire proved to be a general Jail dellrery was nipped In the hud last night by the watchfulness of Sheriff Fred Carter. Immediately after upper, as Carter was making his nsnat rounds of Inspection, he noticed that a steel plate had been sawed and removed by some of the prisoners. Th work was done with two steel knives, and was accomplished while Carter wan on a trip to Michigan City and JetTersonvllle, where he had been taking tea prisoners to serve sentences. The plate was removed near the bottom and It was evidently the Intention of the prisoners to gain access to the exercising corridor and attack the tarnkey as he brought their meals and make a dash for liberty. The Jail at present contains about forty Inmates, anions; which are soma hardened and tough characters who would stop at nothing to gain their freedom. With the building going; on around the jail and the accompanying; noise It Is very easy for the prisoners to pull off some scheme for escape, and additional precautions will now b taken to prevent anything; of the kind from happening. May Be Insane. Friti Mauch was arrested by Officers Kunz and Homrich at 8:50 last evening, when his peculiar actions led his friends to believe that he was insane. He lives with his children at E24 Hickory street. He Is 'now In Jail and an insanity commission will pass on hia case.

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