Hammond Times, Volume 3, Number 170, Hammond, Lake County, 7 January 1909 — Page 1

WEATHER. Continued low temperature today and Thursday) fair today. EDITION VOL. m., NO. 170. DNE CENT PER COPSU HAMMOND, INDIANA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1909.

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Prediction Made That Fiasco At The County Seat Will End Right Away The At Hub

GARY WAS VINDICATED Seyfried, Who Was Main Squeeze, Has Deserted the Democrats. At the hearing- of the three foreigner who were arrested thla morning charged with making a false affidavit regarding their arrival In thia country, it wu decided to release them all on $100 bonds nnd continue their cases until Jan. 25. t (Special to Lake County Times) Crown Point, Ind., Jan. 7. The election contest will take another swing today bat the "old cat Is dying." I'nles the democrats cnn find a few more witnesses the famous hearing will be closed today. Attorney Cromer announces that he will be through with hls witnesses tod nr. Billy Blodgett who has been sending the lurid tales about voting "rattle" to the Indianapolis Xmi from where they were copied by democratic papers in Lake Countywlll place his mighty pen in its scabbard and hike back to Indianapolis. Yesterday afternoon at two-thiry Teputy United States Marshals D. C. Hankin and H. A. Martin, went all of the way from Indianapolis to . arrest three poor forigners who are alleged to have made false affidavits regarding their arrival in this country. One Grand Fizzle. This is the net result, so fa"r, of that famous secret trip of Peter J. Lyons to New York City, which was to have resulted in the throwing out of thousands of forign votes. And the joke of it all 1j that the only charge against these three forigners is that they made a mistake in giving the name of the boat upon which they arrived, the place of their arrival and the date of their landir.g. Of course they had to recall all of these things to their minds and it was to have been expected that some . mistakes would be mads. Never-the-less Stanlslaw Zangia, Tonle Tumainle and Mike Butana were airested In East Chicago yesterday and were commanded to appear before United States Commissioner Charles Surprise this morning at 9 o'clock for a preliminary hearing. Other Arrests May Be Made. A $2,000 election Investigation has rt-sulted in the arrest of three unsophisticated forigners who have not yet Continued on page S. TROLLEY GREW

Calumet Electric Car Crashes Into Illinois Central burban Train at Stony Island Avenue, and Two Are Hurt.

A conductor and a motorman were ' badly bruised and cut by flying glass, and several passengers hurt when a north-bound Calumet electric car crashed into the rear coach of an eastbound Illinois Central suburban train at Seventy-first street and Stony Island avenue yesterday. Among the injured: B. O. THOMPSON, South Chicago, motorman; cut and bruised. W. H. CLARK, South Chicago, conductor; badly bruised and cut by flying glass; had abut twenty wounds. The collision was in part due to frost on the window panes, which prevented the motorman from seeing the train until it was close at hand, and in part to the failures of the brakes to work when they were applied. Remarkable Escape From Glass. Every window in the street car was smashed, and itt was regarded as remarkable that none of the passengers was seriously Injured, for the glass flew In a shower when the coaches collided. The front part of the car was demolished and the car derailed. The oonductor and motorman were

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PEBSOiL INJURY SUIT OH TRIAL Mrs. P. Reilley Case, Suing - Nickel Plate Company for $25,000 Damages. CASE 10 JURY. 8Y MONDAY Many Hammond People Are Test! fying in LaPorte Superior Court Today." The personal injury suit of Mrs. Patrick Relllev of this city against the New York Central and St. Louis rail road, in whih the Hammond woman sues for $25,000 damages for injuries sustained two years ago, is making slow progress in the Michigan City court. It is believed that the case will not go to the Jury before Monday. Judge Tuthlll yesterday appointed Dr. O. L. Sutherland of Laporte and Dr. J. B. Rogers of this itys to make an examination of the complaining witness as to her physical condition, and the examination was made at Dr. Roger's office Tuesday evening. The appointments were made on motiori'of the defendant, and they were chosen from a list of six names submitted to the attorneys by the cout. Each Bide struck out two names. The witnesses for the plaintiff 'have all.been eamined. Mrs. Reilley is staying in Michigan City, where she has secured a room in the hospital. The witnesses for the plaintiff were as follows: Mesdames Thomas Shea, Peter Geib! Kidney, E.' F. Fox, Miss Blanche Culbert, Richard Taussig and Dr. V. F. Howatt. - PASTOR IS PLEASED WITH THE SERVICES. Musical ambers at tba Church Continue t Attention. Presbyterian Attract The forty-five minute song services which art being held in the Presbyterian church every evening are attracting a great deal of attention and are drawing good crowds every evening. This evening the musical features will be a solo by W. L. Schneider of this city, and a solo by Miss Esther Gordon entitled, "Flee as a Bird." Rev. J. E. Snook, the pastor of the church. Is very well pleased with the meetings so far. and with the assistance he has received from the church members and others. The meetings will be con tinued throughout the week. IS HURT

TIN CRUSH YESTERDAY

SulaKen to al. J. Warner s drur store. 026 Stony Island avenue, where their cuts were dressed. rne motorman was suffering from more than a score of cuts. Both were then taken home. Trouble With the Brakes. The suburban train was moving slow ly, having just left the seventy-first street station, a half block west. The street car, according to witnesses, was moving rapidly and it was ap parent that the brakes were not working properly. Efforts were made by the motorman to avoid the crash, but in vain, and the car struck the rear coach and was derailed. The force of the Impact threw passengers from their seats and showers of flying glass. Front of Car Smashed. The headlight and front part of the car were almost demolished, while esveral windows in the rear coach of the railroad train were broken. The motorman remained at his post. It is asld, and when the crash occurred he was hurled against a door. A pas senger standing near the front platform was cut and bruised by firing glass, but was not seriously Injured.

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If Testimony of Mrs. Martha Paulson of Miller Is True, Her Paramour, Walter O'Connell of Gary Is Most Brutal Murderer. THE JURY 15 OUT ALL T Mother of Babe Swears That O'Connell Smothered the Child in Blankets and Later Threw It Into Swamp Tried to Get Someone Else to Bury It. (Special to THE TIMES.) . Valparaiso, Ind., Jan. 7. The jury in the Walter McConnclI murder case, which was venaed to the Porter circuit court from the Lake superior court court, has . been out all night without reaching an agreement. At 9 o'clock this morning the jury asked for further Instructoons from Judge W. C McMa-' han on "reasonable doubt." The judge simply re-read his ftrst instructions and the jury retired again. t till noon today there had been no verdict reached, nor has the jury announced tlrat It could not agree. - (Special to Lake County- Times.) Valparaiso, Ind., Jan. 7 After hearing testimony-in the Walter O'Connell ranrdor case, which- has been on trial In the Porter Circuit court for the past three days, the Jury went ont to deliberate on their verdict yesterday after noon at 5 iSO -and were out nearly all night. The testimony was most sensational and If the facts were as told by Mrs. Martha Paulson . on the witness stand are true. Walter O'Connell la an infan ticide ' as cool and ' calculating In his determination to end a baby's life as though he was wringing the neck of a chicken. Mrs. Paulson says that the question of disposing of the child was talked over previous to Us birth. She advised that it be placed on some one's door fCoUnued on pus 61 FARMERS AT INSTITUTE Educational and Entertain ing Program Will Be Carried Out. (Special to Thb Times.) Hobart, Ind., Jan. 7. The farmers institute, which was held in the Odd Fellows hall yesterday, was well at tended. Following is the program which was given: Opening Address C. B. Benjamin, Leroy. Clover Growing S. B. Woods, Lot taville. ' Shall I Be a Mixed Farmer or i Speciaist? R. L. Thompson, Topeka, Ind. Dinner. 1 p. n Music, furnished by the Ho bart high school. Mrs. Leyth, director. Soldiers' Chorus from Faust High School Chorus. At Eventide it Shall be Light Trio Misses Johnston, Neef, Bullock. Waltz from Faust High School Chorus. Quartet (a) Cherry Ripe. (b) The Farmer and the Pigeon. Misses Johnston, Neef, Bullock. The Position of the Farmer Among Men R. L Thompson. Good Citizenship from a Woman's Standpoint Mrs. E. H. Smith. What Would Our Government Be Like if we Had Woman Suffrage? Mrs. N. B. White. Piano Soio Florence Banks. Shall We Use Commercial Fertilizer? N. P. Banks. What Growing for Profit R. L. Thompson. SUBMITS TO EXAMINATION. Dr. J. C. Pannenborg of this city, who recently submitted to a very careful examination by Dr. Schmidt of Chicago, and Dr. Graham of Hammond, has been found to have a chronic case of bladder trouble. Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Stoeckel are here from Michigan City to visit the Pannenborgs.

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MEET AT 10 O'CLOCK

Representative Honon Is Elected Speaker of General Assembly, and Gov ernor-elect Marshall Sits at Press Table. AT THE STATE CAPITAL. TIMES BUREAU Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 6. The legis lature met at 10 o'lock this morning. The house wan called to order by Sec retary of State Sims, and the senate by Lieutenant Governor Miller. The house elected Honan speaker, J. W. Wisard of Adams county, chief clerk William Habermel of Corydon, assist ant clerk Thomas Barckley of College Corner, assistant clerk. Speaker Honan said that economy should be practiced He said graft should be weeded out, and graft offices abolished. The' house plunder committee consists of Sweeney, Faulkner and Struckland, and It will not report till Monday. Representative King of Wabash was elected republican floor leader. The presence of Governor-Elect T. K. Mar shall at the press table honored the body. The senate republicans elect ed Senator Wood of Lafayette presi dent pro tern.; William W. Huffman of Anderson, chief secretary Harry Styner of Lafayette, assistant secretary; J. W. Thornhurg of Evansvllle, doorkeep er. The democrats elected Senator Klstler of Loganaport floor leader, and Senator Stotsenberg of New Albany caucus chairman. The senate adopted rules placing In the bands' of commit ters all committee- appointments. It was ruled that the hands of Lieutenant governor as presiding offler he tied. The rules give the republicans abso lute control of the senate. Governor Hanley sent word that his message was not ready, but wllll read It at a joint session at 10i3O tomorrow. Both houses adjourned until that time. LAUNCHED TONIGHT Indications Are That Open ing Night Will See a Good Attendance. ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND Some Fine Lectures Are in Prepara tion for the Immediate Future and Much Care Is Spent. Tonight is the night when Hammond will witness the launching of the pub lic library lecture course, a movement that will mark an epoch in the intel lectual growth in the community. The indications are that there will be a good attendance'which wishes to elnd its support to this worthy cause The project was a general topic of conversation in many circles today, and while the first lecture will not be de livered this evening, it will add greatly if the attendance is a good one to night. There has been some discussion as to who shall have admittance. As far as the promoters are concerned, the lecture course was conceived In a public spirit and will be for the public generally. The wider scope that it will have in attendance and the more classes of people who will attend, the more of a success it will be. It ought to prove a. boon to the man or woman whose opportunities to hear such lec tures out of town or in Hammond when a high admission is charged, are limited. It will surely redound to the beheflt and credit of that class which has all of these opportunities. Excellent Lectures In Preparation. Some very fine lectures are in preparation and if some of those interested have their way, topics will be touched on which will be far-reaching in their effect. s The idea in arranging the program, which will have its share of entertainment, will be to provide something for everybody. The work tonight will be given over to organization work and planning, and this will be the evening when the Hammond man or woman may register among what might ne termed the charter member of the public library lecture coursa

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Lake County Bar Associa tion's Committee Has Gone to Indianapolis to Work for Additional Hammond Judge. COMMITTEE flETIl HELD HERE YESTERDAY A. F Knotts, W. J. Whinery and J. A. GaVlt Of Hammond, Johannes Kopelke of Crown Point and T. JL C. Hembroff of Indianfi Harbor, j Will Work for Hammond. Attorney A, F. Knotts, president of the Lake County Bar association, and Attorney ' John A. Gavlt left for In dianapolis last evening as the advance guard, which will attempt to secure legislation to relieve the .congested court conditions in Lake county. The boosters for the Gary superior court havef been on the ground at the state capital and have been working hard since. Both the members of the Gary bar and those, which represent that portion not in sympathy with the Gary move ment, will have some representatives on the field continually until some ac tion Is taken. A .committee meeting of the Lake County Bar association was held in Hammond yesteriay afternoon. The members of tire committee are: A. F, Knotts, John A; Oavlt.William J. Whinery, Johannes Kopelke of Crown Point and T. M. C. Hembroff of Indiana Har bor. Mr. Kopelke was not. present at this meeting, but that was understood by the other members who know that Mr. oKpelke will support them in their work for an additional Judge in Ham mond, while the north end will re Cipro cate by working for a continuous court at Crown Point. Finishing Touches On. . Mr. - Kopelke has two bills drawn, which will be presented, one to make the Crown Point circuit court a con tinuous one and the other to make the Porter county circuit court a continuous one. Outside of the Gary dele gation it is confldentally hoped by the attorneys that both the additional Judge for Hammond and a continuous court for Crown Point will be grant ed. The meeting of the committee yester day was held for the purpose of putting the finishing touches on the bill for an additional Judge. It is now ready, and is thought to be strong enough to stand the test. In addition to providing for a court reporter and an increase in salary for the sheriff, the Increase in the latter's salary to be 31,000. added to his present salary. A similar provision is incorporated for the court clerk. 1. SGHAAF IS VERY ILL Doctors at Alexian Brothers Hospital Puzzled Over His Condition. (Special to The Times.) Chlago, 111., Jan. 6. The condition of F. Richard Schoaf Jr. at the Alexian Bros.' hospital Is puzzling to the doc tors attending him. Mr. Schaaf Is quite 111 in his sick room and all commnnlcations with him from the outside world has been shut off. He Is allowed no company, nor to read any letters or papers. The doctors do not know just what the slow fever that has attacked him means, but their diagnosis shows that is is probably a low typhoid. Mrs. Schaaf has been with him in the sick room today. LATHAM CASE STILL ON TRIAL Latham vs. Latham Is the Attraction in the Superior Court. In the case of Latham vs. Latham, which Is now being heard by Judge Virgil P. Reiter In the Lake superior court, it is understood by the attorneys, Crumpacker & Crumpacker, who are appearing for the defendants, against Attorney Bower of Michigan City, who Is appearing for the plaintiff, has practically decided for the estate. The case of Latham vs. Latham, administratrix, was heard this morning in the superior court at Hammond, says the Dl9patch. - The suit has . been pending In Hammond for several months. Mrs. W. F. Latham of this .city Is the plaintiff and she is suing

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Musical Hammond

Virtuoso And Signifies Its Enjoyment Of His Playing

PROF. C. E. SliUGER

Several Unfortunate Incidents Detract from Audiences

Enjoyment of Program, and Artists Felt the Conditions Keenly During the Evening.

(PROF. C. E. SIXDMTfGER.) Director of the Musical Art Society. The Otto Meyer concert, given under the auspices of the Musical Art so- i clety at the Towle theater last night. WM a splendid success from an artistic point of view. Musical Hammond was tnere, ana showed its keen appreciation of the program in general. Mr. Otto Meyer chose to mane m bow to a Hammond audience by giving for his opening number the Vleuxtemps Concerto, which gave one a through insia-ht as to his musical seriousness, and at once proclaimed him to be the artist which the eastern papers have claimed for him. Miss Marie Meyer supplied the piano numbers, and presented a beautiful pic- . w j.nn with her mass oi LUi , m iin3 i-i hair and her sweet face. Her j p, v i m 1 1 --- - 1 work was rt . in every sense oi; thn word Her tone values were always well measured and her reditlon ! each of her numbers was satis factory in the extreme. Her toucn seem ed firm and sure at all times, ana me technique was admirable from a student standpoint. Her selections were serious, rather than perilous, and the future holds much of promise In store for this young planiut. The serenade, Schubert-Remenyl and the Faust Fantastic Weiniowski, were . received In a hearty manner by his highly pleased audience, and the Dvorak Humoresque was beautifully done with a full beautiful legota, whihe could hardly have been improved upon. Mr. Alexander Russell gave a splendid account of himself at the piano, and was a very material help to Mr. Meyer's success. We understand Mr. Russell has but recently returned "from Berlin, where he has given some years to the study of the piano, and has already had muh success as a soloist. We sincerely hope to have the pleasure of hearing these thoroughly Interesting and sterling young artists again, and can bespeak for their more generous support. Hammond society turned out en masse last evening to pay a tribute to WANT BILLYTO LECTURE Expect Postmaster Gostlin to Blossom t Out as Chautauqua Speaker. The United States postal offioials get some queer notions. One of them Is that Postmaster W. H. Gostlin is a lecturer. Now. Billy Gostlin knows a thing or two about the postoffice and ( h'm,T" Z sine oi u, nui ui nu

street the lots are the most valuable,. There was a good crowd in atienahe -could doubtless tell you. but when j ance, and the gallery was packed with

It comes to Hanlylzlng Gostlin, in other words, to forcing him upon the lecture platform, he draws the line. A short time ago the postoffice department recently sent out an order in which it was stated that all postmasters were requested to assist the educators in the cities in which they are located In spreading a knowledge of the postal laws among the school children of the city. The postmasters were requested to go to the various school in the city, and by the aid of a chalk talker magic lantern slides, instruct the school children in the art of addressing letters and in a thorough understanding of the postal laws. All that saved 'Mr. Gostlin from a career on the lecture platform was the receipt today of a number of little booklets which contain all a person ought to know on the subject of postal laws and which will be given to the teachers of the various schools so that the information may be properly disseminated. the estate of her late mother, Mrs. Harriet Clark. Those interested in the estate are Mrs. Latham and her brother, Horatio Clark. Mrs. Latham asks $1,200 as compensation for her services in caring for her mother during the years previous to the latter's demise. Attorney T; M. Kreuger has been appointed by the court to look after he interests of the estate. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Latham, Mrs. M. A. Woods. Mrs. M. E. Carver, G. S. Tan Deusen, Colonel IL A. Root, and ot'er interested parties, went to IIami'nd thl morning.

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Hears The Great GIVES CRITIQUE OF AFFA Otto J. Meyer, the violin virtuso; hip slster, Miss Marie Meyer, a pianist ol great ability, and Alexander Russell, the accompanlest. The concert was a success and today is acknowledged to be one of the best musical treats that it has been the good fortune of tha people of Hammond to hear. While the attendance was not large, there were probably 300 to 400 people in the hall, and the audience, though small, was a very appreciative one. The, program was a well selected well balanced one, and there was not a time during the evening when hlsi hearers were not In full sympathy; with the musicians. But, while the people of this city could make a very fair estimate of tha remarkable renditions of Mr. Meyer, they realized that he was playing un der difficulties last evening. The. opera house was so cold that many oi mose in me nuaience wti a compelled to put on their coats during; the performance. The musicians also seemed to be suffering from the cold; and there is no question that it interfered with the performance. Added to that was the faqt that the janitor could easily be heard in the basement breaking up blocks of coal with a sledge hammer. " These sounds breaking in on the choicest of 2ir. Meyer's , .selections doubtless Irritated him. As a further handicap people came in during the entire performance and the ushers walked about the house with heavy steps, ne of the ushers wore a sweater, which was in great contrast to a large number of the men, who were in evening dress. But in spite of these unpleasant things the concert was thoroughly en- 1 Joyed by all who attended and Otto J. Meyer, the principal artist, came up to all expectations. At the reception, which was given at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. H. C Groman, 26 Rimbach avenue, Mr. Meyer rendered several complimentary selections, and by personally coming In contact with the people of this city, proved to have a most pleasing and in terestlng personality. HARBOR BOYS LOSERS. Hammond Bowlers Turn the Tables Last Night at Bradford's. The Indiana Harbor bowling team, representing Landefield's alleys, met A Hammond team, representing the Brad ford alleys, in this city, and was by it defeated by a total of 2,358 pins to 2, 138 in a five-man three-game series. spectators. The Hammond men found the Harborites easy in this series, but it is understood that other games are to be arranged in the future, at which the boys from the Harbor expect to retaliate. The following is the scores made by the various players: Hammond. Newell 149 163 17 Stevens 168 135 17S Mueller 171 135 174 Bradford 14S 175 121 Meyers 167 153 141 Total 803 Indiana Harbor. Rats 167 Cooksey 122 LaPearl 113 Sanders 130 Dillion 142 Total 674 761 794 157 147 181 140 123 748 147 163 141 142 123 123 STILL AT HOSPITAL. Andrew Pelon, the Gibson yard switchman, whose legs were taken oft in a railroad accident yesterday afternoon is still at St. Margaret's hospital. While his condition is serious ha is reported not to be in any immediate danger. Temperance In Early Days. Liquor selling was prohibited In England as early as the reign of tha Saxon king, Edgar,' who closed hundreds of alehouses.