Hammond Times, Volume 4, Number 146, Hammond, Lake County, 8 December 1909 — Page 1

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Hammond Council Meeting Last Night Scene of Turmoil and Hasty Adjournment Ends Argument

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THREATENED Mayor Becker Calls His CityClerk a Grouch After Lie Was Passed. Diplomatic relations between Mayor Becker . of Hammond and City Clerk Otto Duelke were broken off in the matter of the latter's salary question last night, at the regular Hammond council meeting and the breach will not be repaired very soon. It was a regular little Nicaragua of a time. "You are lying," a charge made by the city clerk, and "I ought to hare you arrested," an implied threat by Mayor Becker, brought the scene to a climax. Tiie chill air of the Hammond council chamber in a moment had been surchargud until it fairly tingled with pent-up -excitement. The .clash came lik a thunderbolt into ,what had been up to fuen one of the most harmonic and peaceful sessions of the year. The storm passed as quickly a it come, not because the dove of peace had flown in unexpectedly, but because a chorus of voices "moved to adjourn." CLERK ASKS FOR MORE HELP. It was at the close of the evening's session, when the council Vas about to adjourn, when City Clerk Otto Duelke rose in his seat to address the council. 'Tour honor and members of the council," he said, "before you adjourn 1 have a request which I would submit to your consideration. My work as city clerk has grown to such an extent that it is an Impossibility for me to continue alone with it. The time of the office girl in our office is practically all taken up with the work of the city controller. I have taken the matter up with the mayor and ho said that it would be agreeable to him if the council sees fit' to give me additional help. MAYOR (JIK5T10S STATEMENT. When Mr. Duelke resumed his seat it tvji generally expected that owing to fact that he had already presented The mayor's alleged sentiment in the matter that Mayor Becker would endorse the employment of additional help. His first question to the city clerk as to how much work he had as paid clerk for the water department did not bear out this impression. On the contrary, he save it as his opinion that the work of Mr. Duelke as clerk for the council and the hoard of public works was not so onerous that one man could not accomplish it. He said that the printing of the new city ordinances in book form had saved the city clerk much work, and that at this time there was not much improvement going on and that the clerk had sufficient time now to record the improvements pending. CAST IHPI.OMACY TO WINDS. To this the city clerk answered that on investigation of the city clerk salaries in cities of Hammond's class in this part of the state, or anywhere in Indian.!, would show him to be the least paid, and furthermore, that it was the tirst time that he had appeared before the administration to ask a favor. Tliis brought the retort from Mayor P.ecker that in his opinion he thought the city clerk was well enough paid fo rth amount of work he did. By this time Otto Duelke had thrown diplo macy to the winds and it was merely a! question as to who was to have the last word. "I notice," he shot back at the mayor, "that you raised your salary to the limit." "Tes. and as accounts now stand you have received $200 more than I have, and what is more, I earn every cent of what I get." came hack the chief executive. Ct.OE TO SHORT A1ND UGLY. "Then why did yau lead me to believe that you 'would favor additional help if you want to turn me down now? Why don't you stick to your word?" an-'-swered Duelke.

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kind." answered Mayor Becker. "I merely listened to ycu as you stated your case. I think , we .have done Weil enough by you. After tlie first of the year you need not. do the work in the water department, and we have raised your salary to $1,500." You fere lying when you sny that (Continued on Fag Six.)

JPASSE1 SHOW US" TllEfylMli DECLARES

HOW THE LIE WAS PASSED CLERK Dl'KtKtl "I notice that you rained your salary to the limit." MAYOR BECKER "Yes, and as aivonnli now Manil you hare rereeelved 2rtO more than I have, and what Is more I earn every cent of what I icet." CLERK DVELKE "If yon -want to turn me down now, why don't you stlek to jour word f " M AI OK BECKER "I never told you nnythiuK of the ktnd, that I would favor giving: yon additional help." CLERK 1JIELKB "Yon are lying when you say yon did not assure me of your approval." MAYOR BECKER "You are a fine npecfzften to sit there and call me a liar. AVhy, I ought to have you arrested -and If I bad a policeman here I'd do It." CLERK Dl'ELKE "I repeat It you are lying:, for you know aa well as I do what you said." THINKS BOARD SHOULD DEVOTE ALL OF ITS TIME i Ordinance Dealing With the - Beard of Public W orks Given to Council. DOCUMENT RAISES QUESTION Alderman Becker Believes That City Would Get More Benefits If Carried Through. In the estimation of Hammond's city council it is preferable to have a board of public works with -men of the type like Messrs. Ebert, Schloer and Davis devoting part of their time to the office at $1,000 a year than a board, the personnel of which is yet unknown, devoting all of its time at $1,200. By silence the council at its regular meeting last night approved of the manner in which the board of public works is now conducted on the question of time, and in an ordinance fixed tlie salary of the board at $1,000 for each member for the ensuing year. Ordinance Raines Qneatlon. The question as to how much time the members of the board should de vote to their office was first raised last night when in the course of the meet ing Mayor Becker handed in an ordinance to the city clerk which provided that future board of public works shall not have for its members either the mayor or the city engineer; that it shall be bi-partisan in politics, and that its members should devote all of their time to the office. The only comment on the ordinance after it had been rciid rum" from "Myor Becker and Councilman Recker. Mayor Becker made the neutral suggestion that in case the ordinance should be adopted that it would be proper to give the board members the limit in salary, which would be $1.-00 for each member. Present SyMem Iletalned. Councilman Be kcr gave it as his opinion that it would be more profitable to the city to have tlie board devote all of its time in as much as the total difference in salary would be only ! $00. The board under the present arrangements hold meeting three times a week, the days for the meeting beint Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On thee days the regular sessions are held, although tlie members gather at the city hall ev,ery morning at 9 o'clock to' meet such taxpayers as may have business with t hem. , The ordinance was passed to its second reading and was followed by another fixing the salaries of the members of the board at $1,000. This, too, went to its second reading. Work on the Inside. Although the heavy snow and cold snap has put a temporary check on outside building work, the Reed-Buni Construction company is not permitting the weather to interfere very much with its remodeling on the Superior court building. The carpenters are working inside as much as possible. getting ready for when the weather will e more favorable. On the whoie construction work al iover the city has practically been brought to a standstill, r

Board of Commissioners at Crown Point Decline to Gulled Into Giving Franchise Unless They Know Who Is Behind It. (.Special to The Times.) Crown Point, lnd.. Dec. S. The j franchise of the Northern Indiana ! Traction company, which was put up to the hoard of county commissioners at its meeting; yesterday, was laid over until next Friday in order to give the promoters an opporuuity to show who is back of the enterprise. I'nlike the Whiting- councilmen there, the county commissioners are not content to grant a franchise to any one regardless of who is back of the enterprise. Tlie county commissioners at Crown Point said: "Show us and we may he able to do something for you." An I adjourned meeting is to lie held Friday, I tit which the representatives of the company say they will he able to refer the commissioners to Chicago capitalists and bankers who are back of the enterprise. Dyer People Interested. The people of Dyer and St. John are very much interested in the matter for the reason they believe that the passage of the franchise and the building of the line will have a great deal to do with increasing the value of their farms. The county commissioners went out to the poor farm yesterday and checked over the management. It is an interesting .fact .tjtat the jiutnlwr of Inma tes there has Incre&sud to a surprising figure lately. Last fall there were only about forty-two inmates at the farm and now there are seventy-two. This is nearlydouble the number in the brief space of a few months. The county commissioners are unable to explain the fact that so large a number of the citizens of the county have found it necessary to call upon the county for support. YOU MUST USE THE SNOW SHOVEL Street Commissioner Kuhlman .Gets Busy and Does Good Work. i ERIE WILL HAVE TO TAKE ACTION Some Individuals Disregard Edict, But They Wlil Be Brought to Time. -

""""" j Vern Cogswell, the private secretary Street Commissioner .John Kuhlman, j to Superintendent Gteason of the Inafter having served notice to the public ! ,liana teel works, said that preparain the newspapers yesterday that the ! n mado to take the tis. snow must be cleared from the side- ;

Kaik, (V.iin,v.i hi, cAmnain wi th a little nersonal work. On the whole. he found a disposition among the property owner? to keep their sidewalks clean. 'lie fiund it necessary to serve Fpe ial noti e on tb Krie railroad to clean its butting sidewalks, and pointed out a woeful neglect on the part of the school board to clean the sidewalks surrounding its property. Now and then an individual is found who utterly disregards public decency. He is found among the same class of people who violate other city ordinances with impunity. Mr. Kuhlman has the support of every decent citizen in Hammond, and if forced to take some individual into court for violation of the ordinance he wOuld undoubtedly find a favorable Jury. All of the men in the street department are at work today carting away snow, and to this number additional men have been added. Mr. Kuhlman Is not inclined to he unreasonable In the matter if cleaning off all the snow, as this in practically an impossibility when it turns to ice, but he does ask that the people sweep fiT all the slusli on the first warm day. Blue Lodge Third Degree. Tiie third degree will be given a number of candidates In th Blue iodge next Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and evening. This is all in preparation of the rast master dgrp which will be conferred upon the class a. week from tomorrow evn!nr.

Lake County

DR. G. H. HOSKINS, WHITING. D. George II. lioskins came to Whiting from Grant Park, Hi., about eleven years ago for the purpose of practicing medicine. About that time Whiting, then just about becoming a city, was badly in need of another M. D., and the new arrival filled the vacancy to a queen's taste. He readily built up a good practice and today is one of the leading physicians of our city, with his offices in theKIose building, on 110th street. Dr. Hoskins is well known all over I-.ike county, owing to the fact that he was county coroner for four years and Is also an active member of the Lake County Medical association. He is what we term one of our automobile doctors, having purchased a large Carter , car in which he makes hi3 daily calls, and in which he and his family enjoy many fine rides. In Masonic circles he is very popular, being o membor of the Masonic. Rlue lodge of Whiting and is also a Knight Templar. At first glance one would think from 'Doc's'' appearance that he were a very serious character, with never a humorous idea entering his mind. Upon becoming acquainted wltii him you would quite suddenly change your opinion, for there is no more witty or humorous person in our city, hia jokes, some of which have become quite famous, hav'ig given many a persAn with downcast spirits a hearty laugh. This trait has assisted him in winning the large nuniher of "fri'enclswiiich arehis and CS'.rrytng" this distinguishing characteristic with him into the sick room has caused many a patient to say, "Doc," I feel fine."

BARONESS WILL BE II GARY TODAY

Gary is to have the honor of entertaining Baron and Baroness von Wilmowski of Germany today. The baroness is one of tlie richest women in the world, being a daughter of the famous Krupp of Essen. Germany. The baroness is very much interested in Gary and will be taken through the plant today in a private car. The Gary plant is only outrivaled ' b tho Krupp plant, which is tlie largest in the world. Uaroness von Wilmowski is visiting the United States on a tour of the world. She arrived in Chicago yesterday in a special car attached to one of the limited trains. i tinguished guest of the city .of Gary I through the great mills It is said that the baroness still ts --s a great deal of interest in her father t enormous plant at Ksseu and she is naturally interested in the progress of the steel industry in the United States. BOARD RECEIVES THAPPLiGATiON Labor Union Officials Notified That Appointment Rests With Mayor . The board of public works at its regular meeting this morning filed the primary assessment roll? for the Elizabeth street sewer and' the Piummer avenue walks. A communication signed by the I-ako County Trades and Iibor Council, asking for a confertr.ee on the appointment of a building Inspector, we received and flied. As ti e board has no appointive power in the matter the clerk was Instructed to o "notify the !bor union official. The appelnimejjt, crrdinK to the city ordinance rets with the mayor.

Men of Affairs

BOARD MEETS II VILLAGE THIS P. H. Many Important Things Are to Be Taken Up at West Hammond Meeting. SALOON LICENSES COKE OP Northern Indiana Gas Electric Light Franchise May Be Taken Up Soon. The improvement board of the West Hammond Village board met this afternoon in the village hall to open bids for the improvements of two of the principal highways in West Hammond. The bids arc for a brick pavement In 135th street and l'.'ith place. The pave. m-nt is to begin at the state line and go as far as Burnliuin avenue, a distance a mile long. It was found that only one bid had been submitted and the session was continued until two days from today. It is expected that at the regular session of the village board next Thursday that the committee on saloon lictises will report in favo,- f,f the $"n0 annual saloon license, as prescribed bv the state, law. There is considerable sentiment among tiie W,-st Hammond saloonkeepers against the measure, hut the state law is specif.;-, and the onlv reason that the West Hammond saloonkeepers have escaped for nany years with ;i $15o license is because former administrations put a liberal construction on the law. The state law contains a provision that in small towns and villages the license shall be $150, provided ony malt liquors are sod. This woud exclude revenue and the strict enforcement of the law would take away a big revenue producer from the saloonkeepers. Consequently the sentiment against a $500 license. May He Taken I p Again. The franchise of the North Shore Electric company may be taken up

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the same at the last meeting. The company which now operates in Thornton township. Evanstyn and other places is seeking a right of way to string its wires through We.it Hammond, beginning :it 14;tli street and traversing Buri.iiani avenue to the Chicago Terminal traikx. The. company iuys that il eventually hupes to make connection with the Hammond, Whitins Kftst Chicago S;ret Car. company, but Supei iuterdenc Green when asknri about the proposition some time ago. na'ui that he knew of no arrangentrl- ey w: "t'li s jie two cmpan:eswou'd connect.

TAFT POLICIES

President Taft in his menwiee todayt RECOMMENDS a limit by statute to writ of injunction in labor cases. URGES a ship subsidy, epecially affecting the Pacific coast. DENOUNCES the Zelaya government in Nicaragua. ADVISES against congressional Inquiry of customs frauds. APPROVES recent tariff bill and hints there will be no talk of tariff reform for several years, at least. ASKS a commission to recommend simplifying and expediting of federal court procedure. DEMANDS appropriation to chock white slave trade. SUGGESTS increase in postage on magazines to n medy postal ilefieit. URGES postal savings banks. FAVORS statehootl of Arizona and New Mexico. OPPOSES plan for Alaskan legislature. REPORTS )for national bureau of health. PRATSES retrenchment plans of government department heads. COMES out for pensions and renews civil service reform plea. ASKS law compelling filing of expenses by candidates in all congressionally controlled elections. DIRECTOR'S MEETING IS TO BE HELD A meetingr of. the directors of the Jones Dishwasher company, will be held this evening in the office of J. Floyd Irish. One of the principal discussions will be the business iolicy of the company. The company is already manufacturing it3 machines to A limite dextent. and expects to sell its machines as fast as manufactured. At present the,-company . manufac-. tures three sizes. No. 1 for the private home. This is a neat little machine, white enameled, and suitable for even a large family. The second size is convenient for boarding house, while the third can accommodate the largest hotels and restaurants. Peter Moser Jr.. one of the directors, is also general sales agent, having had considerable experience in this line of work, especially with hardware material. He -has looked over the field to some extent and is satisfied that there is nothing now on the market that can e qual the advantages of the Jones dishwasher. Arrives in Lake County From North Pole Late Last Night, and Presence Is Hailed With Great Gladness. Hon. Boreas got in last night from the north pole with a fine lire of samples. A week ago nut sundaes and cocecola were about as much in demand as tlie proverbial hot cakes. -Today the ice cream soda sisrn. covered with p i ice. has been relegate, to the basement and the hot chocolate sign has taken its place. This has all been brought about within a week by a little drop or 65 or TO degrees in the temperature. The requirements of the inner man are a. good exzrmple of the requirements of the outer man. Teopie have been compelled to adjust themselves to the whims of that most whimsical person the weather man. Iast wek dandelions in full bloom were being plucked from the sprouting blades of grass, and this week the coal man is so rushed with orders that every available team is at work in every tlie city. In fact the coal dealers say they do not know where to begin on the long list of orders for fuel that have been coming in sinew yesterday. Five Degrees Ueloiv Zero. This morning tiie residents of the r. glun awakened to "md that the column of mercury in Fahrenheit's contrivance fcr measuring teu.perBtut; had shrunk until it was five degres below zero. Thc air was so dry and crisp, however, that many were surprised to find it so cold. The plumber knew it was cold, however, for eery this morning he began eivi-ig orders, frentic appeals and

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BOYVLLE HOLDS FIRST

I Some Splendid Laws Are Passed by Executive Body and Mayor Conroy Appoints His Board of Pub lie Works. ! The first meeting cf the city coun I ell of Hammond's Poyville was heht ! last evening at the public library. May or Elliott Conroy was in the chair. Treasurer Joe Kicketts w.ts present and City Clerk Arthur Hess was absent oa account of a bad cold. The members of the board of public! works, including Delorns Ilerendecn. the chairman, were present and took part in the first council meeting. Tha members of the city council who were present were: John Rhlnd, Adam Kbert Rudolph Brose, George Grossman, H. Bowers, Ely Grossman, Fritz Heineman, Harold Zuver, William Vogt. I Harlan, Stanley Lukowski, . King Trin bill, Raymond Mette, Roy Piflfers.vilarry Defrates, Forest Frame and Gerald Bordens. The following appointments wera made by the mayor and announced at the meeting last night. Chief guard. Forest Bowers, chairman of the board of athletics; Max Klee. chairman o the board of health; Harry Jewett. Mayor Hrail Jlmtgf. The meeting was opened by the reading of Mayor Conroy's message. In this' document he spoke of tlie need of a city hall for Hammond's Hoyville and favoretf the acceptance of Collier's proposition to build a city hall in Hammond. It is probable that steps will be taken at once to secure thc necessary l.ooo subscriptions to insure the building nf n city hoi! here. Mayor Conroy also advocated the passage of an anti-cigarette law, uvcurfew law ami a law ascainst the use of profanity among the c'tizens of Boyille. There were four laws passed at tho first session of the city council of Boyvine. The first law passed is a splendid one, and provides that it shall be unlawful for . any citizen of Boyville to write on any bwllding. fence, wall or walk any vulgar, profane or lndecent language and any boy who violates this Jaw shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined accordingly. The fines were fixed at 10 cents for the first offense. 15 cents for the second offense, 25 cents for the third offense and for a repetition of the offense the offender Fhall be turned out of Boyville. Cannot Svvenr. Bill No. 2 Is one making it a mis demeanor to use profane language. Bill N'o. 3 makes it an offense to use tobacco in any form.. Tlie t"Xt of the tobacco bill is as follows: "It shall n unlawful for any citizen of Boyville 1o make cigarettes or use tobacc; in any form. Any one violating this ordinance is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be ruled out of Kor viHe. He will be given time to quit tho habit before he will be reinstated in Boyville.-' Bill No. i makes it :i misdemeanor for any citizen of Boyville to vsiit pool rooms. It is said that there 13 some question as to whether or not Mayor Conroy will sisn this last bill. A committee wa.s appointed to fram up a curfew law. The council will hereafter mec t every other Friday evening at 7 o'clock, beginning a week from Friday. Delorus Herendeen made a report ori some printing for the city. Joe Rickets made a report regarding the funds -of. Boyville that ly- has in his possession. SPLENDID The prospects are that there will be a large attendance at t ie meeting of the Men's club of Ifamr.'ond at the Presbyterian chure'ii tonight. Tiie entertainment for the evening will be provide'! by Gilbert "A. Kldrblg . na imnersonator, who is said to be very 'cellent. Kach member of tie club has the privilege of inviting -wo others, anil an effort will be made to interest as large a nun. her of tlie representative business men of the .j as possible itk the movement. The purpose of tna Men's club is to encourage soclnbilHy amorg tiie men of the city, and thus- who ha.ve attended the ineeiinvs cf this organization in ti:" jiint are convinced that it is attalniue it- purpose. Kef rtuli mei: v.-ili 1.- s-r,. at tha meeting tonight, a,-'i i' is expeeted th;it the affair win be one .f the most s i--cessful that has ever b- iiI.J by t his club.