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EDITION

V0I1 IV., NO. 166.

HAMMOND, INDIANA, MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1910.

ONE CENT PER COPY.

Late Co.'s New Coroner Takes Reins

TIMES WAS CORRECT

NEW HOTEL

DR. E. M. SHANKLIN. ED. SIM REFUSES TO HUNT JOB

The recent report that the Mcllroy Belting and Hose Company has secured a site on Hoffman street, opposite Reid, Murdoch & Co., was erroneous and the facts, were as stated in The Times -- that this site was tinder consideration A site has been purchased, however.

It is located at the corner of Truman avenue and Sohl street and includes a piece of property ninety feet by 180 feet in dimensions. The new location Is considered much superior to the

other in many respects. One is that it is nearer the express offices. The cost price of the property is not given. J. Floyd Irish stated today that that the work of erecting the plant will begin as soon as the weather permits. The plant will cover the entire property. The land was purchased from the old Stein estate.

Hammond's New City Judge

OFFICALS

Democratic

Dem

Affair and Mayor Becker's Friends Are Chosen Delegates With no attempt by Ed. Sin any cratic county chairman to delegate strength from Hammond

on the other hand, Mayor Becker the street department, the Hammond

democratic convention last Friday night was a tame, one-sided harmonious affair. With the exception of Ed. Simon, who was made a delegate, and possibly one or two others, the majority of the ten delegates to the district convention next Wednesday will listen to the dictates of Mayor Becker in the selection of a district chairman. Simon Not An Avowed Candidate. An avowed desire of Ed. Simon to become district chairman would undoubtedly have brought a large number of his friends to help him get delegates, and this would have resulted in a spirited contest, but he still takes the position that he is not a candidate for district chairman unless his friends from this county and the other counties insist on his name going before the convention. Otherwise the selection of C. F. Murphy of Brookston is prac-

STEP INTO

OFFICE

No Formality Is Noted and

New Official Family Elect

Takes Places in City Gov

ornment at Noon -- May

Hammond Business Men

Firmly Imbued That New Hostelry Is Necessary for Prosperity and Welfare of Hammond.

backed down when

That the business men of Hammond are deeply interested in the matter of securing a modern hotel is shown by the fact that a second meeting of busi - ness men was held yesterday to take up the consideration of the hotel question. The second meeting resulted in the formation of a definite plan which may result in the building of a hotel next spring. It is possible that a bonus of $15,000 will be given to any local property owner or capitalist who will guarantee to build a modern hotel on an approved site in Hammond, to cost not less than. $100,000. A committee has been selected to take up this matter with certain property .owners, and it is expected that a

definite announcement will be made regarding the matter in a week of ten days. The new hotel will be modern fireproof structure four stories high. There will be an atractive lobby and eleva -- tors will be installed. It is proposed to run the hotel on the European pian, and have a modern cafe in one of the store rooms on the main floor od the building. Will Patronize it. It is said that there are any num - ber of business men who will pledge themselves to patronize the new ho -

tel frequently, providing the cuisine is

SECRET WEDDING

AT THE HUB

Chicago Couple Weave a Romance at Crown Point Which Comes to Light on New Year's Day, Showing Elopement Last June.

GARY LADY'S FATHER IS HURT NEW YEAR

JUDGE BARNETT.

It is now Judge Fred Barnet, if you please -- "Your Honor," when address - ing him in court. Judge Barnett took office this morning, having been elected on the democratic ticket last fall to succeed Judge W. W. McMahon on the city court bench. Only 29 years old, Judge Barnett has already a noteworthy career behind him and his friends predict a brilliant future of him. Every new phase in his life he has made to subserve as a stepping stone for something higher.

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ROBB

ERS

IN

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KAUFMAN

RESIDENCE

Owing to the presence of mind of Mrs. Carl Kaufman she prevented her home on South Hohman strreet from being robbed, last Friday night. It was about 8 o'clock In the evening when Mrs. Kaufman who was on the second floor, heard footsteps below. Realizing immediately that burglars were in the house she telephoned to the police department, she having had a telephone upstairs The Kaufman automobile happened to be standing in front of the store in

district, and into this a

mped, ordering the driver

speed. When they arresidence they found that flown. They had got

fact that the authorities ir trail. They evidently

e time in which to ac -

ir work. It is thought

At 12 o'clock this noon the old city

officials stepped out and the new ones stepped in. There was no formality in connection and what little there will be is reserved for this evening, when the new council meets, according to the state law. Hammond's official family in the city hall for the next four years Is as follows: Mayor Lawrence Becker, democrat. Treasurer William Wolter, democrat. - Councilmen-at-large John Kane, democrat; Nicholas Lauer, democrat; Conrad Markmueller. democrat; Harry Eastwood, democrat; C. W. Hubbard, democrat. Councilman, first ward John Moriarty.

Councilman, second Whitaker . republican.

Councilman, second ward John Pascaly, democrat. Councilman.-fourth ward H. F. Eggers, democrat. Councilman, fifth ward F. Kahl, republican. " Councilman, sixth ward John Papp, democrat. Councilman, seventh ward F. S. Cotton, republican. Councilman, eighth ward Arthur

Schutz, republican.

Councilman, ninth ward Marion Hower, republican. Councilman, tenth ward John Sturm, democrat.

ward Henry

ing Burns every one got excited and the man who fills his lungs with that game.

Crown Point. Ind., Jan. 3. It was all

planned that Miss Ruth Victoira John - son of Evanston was to, become Mrs. William Palmer on June 23, 1910. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson, 123 Ridge boulevard, her parents, looked forward to the fate with especially satisfac - tion, for the marriage of their daugh - ter was to coincide with the thirtieth.

anniversary of their own wedding. Friends of Miss Johnson were sur - prised to learn yesterday that she, had been the bride of Mr. Palmer since June 23, 1909. Mr. Palmer and his fiancee, unwilling to await the arrival of the thirtieth anniversary, eloped and were married at' Crown Point on the twenty-ninth return of the day. Her parents were ever more astonished by the news. When the proper time came Mr. and Mrs. Palmer intended to make the mariage known to Mr. and Mrs, Johnson as a thirtieth anniversary surprise. It was quite by accident that the plans went awry. Miss Anna Johnson, a sister of th ebride, discovered the marirage certificate in a dresser drawer and showed it to her mother. Mr. Palmer and Miss Johnson became engaged about a year ago.

"Please wait and be married on our thirtieth anniversary," pleased Mrs. Johnson. "That will be so interesting."

(Special to THE TIMES.) Lowell, Ind., Jan 3 - Adam Ebert one of Lowell's most substantial citi -

sens, father of Mrs. Joseph Martin of Gary, escaped with what might -have been a very serious accident, Saturday. While on the top of a ladder where he went to shovel the snow from the roof of his house, he missed his footing and fell to the ground several feet below, bruising his hip and body In a serious manner, but fortu

nately breaking no bones. The acci - dent will confine Mr. Ebert to the house for several days, but he feels quite fortunate that' he escaped with his life or a more serious accident.

Takes Seat For First Time

F. R. SCHAAF SR.

GOVENOR

PAP GETS BUSY AT BLOCKS THE MEETING POOLSELLING

Remarkable Attitude Taken by Alderman Surprises Some of City Authorities, and Attorney F. J. Lewis Meyer Leaves in Disgust.

Sheriff Grant Kept Busy With Instructions From Capital and Stops Game at Dearborn Park Satur day.

and up-to-date hotel.

The fact is pointed out that the new

hotel would become the center of the

modern social life of the city, that

Hammond social organizations would

men nave a place where they could

hold a banquet without having to apol

ogize for the appearance of the dining

room.

The business men would profit

through the fact that Hammond could then make a bid for conventions, and

in me case of a Shrine affair, similar to that which was held last year, it

would not be necessary to inform 1.000 of the best spenders In the world that the door to Hammond is closed to them. A business man remarked today that there is nothing that wlll fceep the people of Hammond from going to Chicago to spend their money as the knowledge that they can get a good meal, well served, in a local hotel.

DEMOCRATS IN GARY

HAVE PEACEFUL MEET

HA

able lawyers of Hammond. Judge Barnett was born In De Witt county, Illinois in 1881. He grew up as a sturdy farmer lad and considers himself good enough for a hay pitching contest even now. Disciple of Abe Lincoln. But to be an expert farmer was not his ambition. The farmers in the neighborhood said that old man Barnett was raising a regular bookworm, and so he did. Had he been more ungainly and less handsome he would have been a worthy follower of Abe Lincoln In every respect. He worked

in the day time and studied at night. From the public schools in DeWitt county he went to Valparaiso, where he took up a college course. From there he went to the Eureka (Ill.) college, where he taught two years in the commercial department. Later he entered the Illinois College rf law at Chicago, where he graduated in 1907. His spare time he spent in a law office in Chicago. He came to Hammond in the sumer of 1907 and shortly afterward married Miss Edna McKlnney of Clinton, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Barnett have one daughter and reside at 833 Summer street.

GOODRICH WILL GIVE DINNER

Crolius Adherents Bid Not Attempt to Start Anything.

tned entrance to the house

cellar door.

ca.

SHES FEET:

'T NEED SOCKS

ille, Ind, Jan. 3 -- Tariff and quinine has no terros en Becker, a farm laborer orthwest of Owensville. first biting frost appears roceeds to give his feet a coats of varnish. The illminates the necessity of socks and taking quinine Becker makes the "dope" ich he paints his feet, and

divulge the

secret of its

TIMES BUREAU AT THE STATE CAPITAL.

Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 3 -- The republican state central committee was called to meet here next Friday afternoon to arrange - for its re-organization. Chairman Goodrich will give a dinner in the evening to all officers and members of the central committee since 1900, and an important meeting is to be held.

ROUMANIANS IN JUREB Two Roumanians, whose names could not be learned, were struck by the Gary & Western this morning while on their way to St. John. One was seriously Injured, while the Other escaped with but slight injuries. The foreigners live in Indiana Har - bor and were driving in a sled to St. John, when the Gary & Western which arrives in Hammond at 10:15, struck them. Both men were injured,' one receiving injuries which may result in his death. His companion received a sprained shoulder. An ambulance was summoned and the injured men were - taken to St Margaret's hospital.

The meeting of the Gary democrats held In Rogers Hall Friday night for the purpose of electing delegates to the district convention to be held in Hammond Wednesday night was most harmonious owing to the fact that the Crolius contingency which was present did not attempt to "start" anything and voted with the other side. The following delegates and alternates were selected: Delegates: Thomas E. Knotts, M. N. Castleman. T. E. Englehart. The Gary democrats plan to invade Hammond with two car loads of the followers of the rooster if their pres

ent plans are perfected. A resolution was passed that it be the sense of the

meeting that two cars on the Gary and Western line be chartered and run to Hammond on the 11:19 train and that every democrat in the city who desires shall accompany the delegates. These spectators in the political arena have been asured of seats in the convention hall. Already badges have been ordered printed bearing the inscription "Gary Democracy" which the Gary delegation will wear to Hammond. As far as is known the delegates have not been pledged openly or secretly to any candidate. A prominent democrat said today that they would support, the best man whoever he might be. In any event it is assured that Edward Simon will not receive the support of the Gary men with the Knotts contingency, in control. At Tolleston, the town of tie votes, Edward Behnke and Walter Gibson tied for election to the delegacy of the township-at-large. A coin was thrown up to decide the winner and the lucky man was Behnke. Gibson was then

made the alternate. There is a possi - bility that Behnke may vote for Simon yet this has not yet been assured.

which was by far the feature of the

The lineup of the Hammond evening,' was started.

GOV. IS DETERMINED through a huge drift.

Lojos Brings Suit. Asztalas Lojos has brought an action against the Inland Steel company of Indiana Harbor for $500 damages. He alleges that owing to the negligence of the company in not covering

certain cogs his toe was caught in

the cogs of a pair of wheels and his foot was crushed.

W. C Mee May go on the Stage

face clouded, and when Mr. Johnson insisted on June 23, 1910, they apparently acquiesced. But the date -- June 23 -- had a mystic influence. The very next time it came around, they eloped to Crown Point. They went first to Milwaukee, but found the Wisconsin marriage license laws too strict for elopements. Mr. Johnson is a contractor. When he saw the telltale certificate he invited Mr. Palmer to live at his home, and the invitation was accepted. Announcements of the marriage were mailed New Year's day. The bridegroom is a son of Captain and Mrs. W. J. Palmer. Captain Palmer is stationed at the United States army post at Fort Des Moines. Iowa. His son is employed in the government service in Chicago.

"When we

reached a

W. C. MEE TO GO ON THE

STAGE

Hammond Young Man

Leaves for Mississippi to Join Stock Company.

council last Friday night, and as

point

three

city coun

a result the old council goes out without the credit of having added a good interurban to the city of Hammond, while, on the other hand, the whole project may fall through entirely unless a compromise is affected between the new administration and the South Shore line.

JOINS FRANK DUDLY COMPANY

Experience Gained In Amateur Theatricals Will Benefit the Young Actor.

COSTUMES

Will C. Mee has resigned his connection with the firm of Lawrence Cox & Co., and has left for Water Valley, Miss., where he will join the Frank Dudley Stock company. Mee has been long identified with the cigar and haberdashery business in this city. The first owned a small establishment in the Heintz block and

built up a splendid business. That the people of Hammond are be

Later he went into a partnership ginning to appreciate the efforts that with Lawarence Cox and opened a cigar are being made by the management of store, billiard and poolroom and hab- the Towle Opera House to book a list erdasherty in the Commercial bank of good attractions is shown by the building. fact that "Fifty Miles from Boston." The next move was to secure the drew one of the best houses of the

Charles Arkin location on Homan year. street and Lawrence Cox purchased The company was a good one, and

Amendments, some of which were a surprise in their nature, were sought to be tacked on the franchise which already had the approval of the board of public works and which had passed to its second reading at a previous session of the council. The amendments were offered by Councilman J. C. Becker and Alderman John Papp. Kane in Favor of Franchise. Councilman John Kane, as chairman of the street and alley committee, reported in favor of the franchise, but the report was not accepted by his brethern in the council -- all present with the exception of John Kane voting for the amendments. Newman, with Eastwood, moved to table Councilman Kane's report. Councilman John Becker offered amendments to the 'effect that the company which, by the way. already operates in Hammond, furnish a $10,000 bonds and pay "for all improvements in the opening of Indiana avenue from Smith street to Hickory 6treet and that the franchise be signed by the president and secretary of the company. Papp's Proposed Amendments John Papp offered amendments to the effect that the schedule be cut down

Indianapolis, Ind., laid up

nor Marshell said today

hoped the Chicago syndicate would

come to Dearborn Park

him evidence that they are selling

pools, as they say they will. He de-

clares he will get busy against.

He says that the Chicago syndicate shall not operate at Clark Station or elsewhere in Indiana.

(Continued on page five.)

STEAMPIPE RUINS STAGE

Governor Marshall began the new year strenuously when he learned that an attempt was to be made to open, the Dearborn Park poolroom on that day. He telegraphed to Attorney J. G. Ibach at Hammond ordering him to communicate with Sheriff Thomas Grant and inform him that the governor had demanded that the poolroom be closed. Sheriff Grant at onco organized his deputies and went to Dearborn Park where he had the situation in hand at all times. The Interference of Sheriff; Grant was not necessary, however, for Governor Marshall had already informed the telegraph and telephone companies that steps would be taken at once to revoke their charters if they supplied the poolroom with racing ln formation. The result was that 800 or 900 sports came all of the way from Chicago to Dearborn Park on New Tear's days only to be denied the right to play the races and were compelled to wait three hours for the next ftain back to Chicago. To Tear Out Wireless, Governor Marshall kept in communication with Ibach and Grant all day

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the property

in the an up

rear from Ben to date billiard

the audience seemed to enjoy the play immensely. It is a fact that was not

Hayes, where

and poolroom and bowling alley was generally known that the company had

established. This venture has proven a serious accident on the way to Hama great success. mond from Springfield, Ill.

Later the partnership was dissolved A steam pipe in the

Lawarence Cox & Co. was

pipe in the baggage car

was broke and the steam filtered throuhh his all of the trunks. The heat was so

adopted. Later Will Mee severed

connection with the firm and now he great that it melted the cosmetics and

has gone south to join the Frank Dud- all of the costumes had to be worn in ley Stock company. their wet. wrinkled condition last nio-ht

v . 'vaiiiis nie euuLii iar. Alee

The comDanv madf the bst nf a

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-.u nip Mjuin was in me j situation, howeevr, and the

naiuie ui a vacation ana mat he had

W. C. MEE

no ambition to go into theatricals. There is no question but what Mr. Mee could make good on the stage, as he has always made a hit in amateur

majority

of the people in the audience did not know that serious mishap had dampened the ardor, not to say the costumes, of the players.

ADVERTISE IN THE TIMES.

BARBER

HELD UP

FRIDAY

Max Bertholt, a barber, residing at 358 Conkey avenue, and having a shop at the corner of state and Jesse streets, according to his own story, was the victim of a holdup last Friday evening while he was on his way home. "I was walking south on Calumet avenue and, while two blocks north of fire station No. 4, I saw two men approach me." said Mr. Bertholt. "As they neared I noticed that both wore white masks. When in front of me each drew a revolver and held it in my face without saying a word. I held up my hands and they took between $6 and $7 dollars from me. I carried a razor with me and this I whipped out and started to slash the taller one of the two around the face and the lags. He ran north, while the smaller one showed fight. The police were immediately on the scene, but the fellows got away."

TIMES "ADS"