Hammond Times, Volume 5, Number 196, Hammond, Lake County, 7 February 1911 — Page 8

THE TIMES. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 1911. MIES ! Landscapes Painted ty Business Man Are Surprises at Art Exhibit. Double Coupons ALL DAY Groceries Included. ' :

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Gary Council Appoints Special Probe Committee to Investigate All the Municipal Departments of the Steel Town.

Although other events have for th time being crowded Mayor Knotts and the council majority which has been.' figrhtlng him oft the boards hostilities were resumed again last evening and

coming as they did on the eve of the returning day of the grand jury indictment against Knotts before Judge Mc-j Mahan in Crown Point It now looks as if the city administration adherents and their chief will be dodging the grape shot from several scources for the next few weeks. The War Is Resumed. Cannonading against the mayoralty forces was resumed in the council when a motion was made and carried that the committee on committees name a special committee to investigate all city departments. This "Lxow" committer will consist of six aldermen. It was Alderman Castleman who fathered the motion that was seconded by Alderman Baukus and Alderman Bowser, chairman of 'the- committee on committees and his colleagues promptly named Gibson.' Feuer. Rowley, Baukus. Castleman and Szymanski as the secial probers. Today they will arrange for their sessions which will embrance complete probe of everything municipal. Tferkle Trartlosi Tanacle. It took the council just twenty-five minutes to transact Its 'business. The last lap of the meeting was devoted to an Interesting three-cornered debase between Alderman Feuer, Bowser and Castleman over the traction tangle Mr. Feuer expressed the opinion that the council ought to name a committee to try to bring the Gary and Interurban and the Gary and Southern Traction company togethe In an effort to get street car service for the people living below the river. Mr. Castleman came back with quick words that the- fight ought to be one between the traction companies themselves and that the council should keep out of it. - "However," said Castleman, "if it was to be otherwise the terms of the Gary and Interurban franchise ought to be followed which would permit the mayor and two disinterested persons arbitrate all difficulties." Woala Flse Bill Throwers. Alderman Bowser . took a course tha' . conincided with Alderman. Feuer and the council then permitted the mayor - to name Rowley. Feuer and Bowser as a committee to look into the question of settling the street car mix up. Two new ordinances were introduced but they were referred to the ordinance committee. One provides a fine of not less than $5 nor more than $20

for any persons who distribute ahnd ' hills, cards of other advertising matter In Gary The other was one drafted', by local photographers who want a 11cense tax imposed upon itinerant photo men. The council report of, the city engineer and city attorney were recelved. CONTINUE TO E Crown Point, Ind.. Feb. 7. Notwithstanding that the saloon "business In Gary Is practically at a standstill, nine more liquor licenses were granted to saloonkeepers at Gary by ' the board of county commissioners yesterday, i A grand total of fifty-two saloon licenses were granted yesterday by the county commissioners to lake county saloonmen, whom it seemed were anxious to get under the line and secure their licenses before the new saloon measures regulating the liquor traffic and the cost of licenses go Into effect. Four separate remonstrances were filed and th$ board will not take action on thet Mntll today. T-ollowIng are the saloonkeepers who were cranted licenses:. Dan Rakish. Edward A. Gross, Martin J. Healy, Vid Vujlc, Charles Firles, Hade Stepanovlch, Frank . Zadawskl, Harry Hardenbrook, " George Grand, Gary; Nathan Harris, Joseph Falyczyk, Nicholas Rotkowskl. Henry Krleger, Gustav Heineman. Bartol Saroc, Louis Panquevoric, Bronko Brancitz, Charles W. Storeman, J. F. Dingier, Gust Stergols. William Hasse Jr., Hammond; L. V. Peterson, T. F. Powers, Ben Goldman, Charles Hunlg, Adam Woznakowskl, Vincent Jamrok, Fast Chicago; S. Lozalo, Mike Plesa, A. Gherorgln, Steve Kuldonick, John Marko, Andy Bozar, B. Baverman, Peter A. Peterson, Indiana Harbor; John Hlllman, Jake Ittell Jr.. Frand W. Franzen, Henry Ittell Sr., Hobart; John Donsick. Andrew Biran, Andrew Tokarz, Frank Murin. Pante Haralovich, Whiting; Conrad Fabian. jrv y- 11 Baa Isolds promptly, vigorously. First taking Avers Cherry Pectoral.

INGREAS

Fast Gary; Frank Toung, Crown Point; August M:ller. St. John; Cecil S. Sigler, Cedar Lake: M. J. Grimmer, Highlands. " UNIONS IN DESIRE TO ARBITRATE (Continued from Page One.) elated Building Trades now blame the Collins-McXuIty electricians for the present trouble and for drawing them into it. One hfgh official of the associated trades council told a Times reporter this morning that the CollinsMcNulty union had precipitated the broil that has been so costly and that has drawn ro many unions into it. -DraoDBm I sIobm. Close on the heels of this announcement comes an editorial in the Interurban Journal, a South Bend publication, a copy of which has been distributed by union men to every home in Gary. The article scores the warring electrical factions. It follows: "Factional strife in the ranks of organized labor will do more harm in a short time, cause more trouble and disorganization than any other agency. This fact is demonstrated by the situation at Gary at the present time. The electrical workers at that place have succeeded, as nearly as they will possibly ever be able, in demoralizing the buildln trades. The McNulty and Reld factions, who are at war all over the country, are at it hammer and tongs, and some of the trades have taken sides. This is something no bona fide trade organization should permit Itself to do. The electrical workers should be made to fight it out alone the side that i right will win out in the end any way and the other organlaztions should remain a strictly neutral position, refusing to recognize either faction in the controversy, maintain the solodity of the other trades, and by so doing prevent demoralization and disruption. Every building trade in the town of Gary should keep its hands off and ' allow the electrical workers to fight it out alone. They can not afford to risk possible estrangement between the different crafts. There Is so much at stake, that when once lost, will take years of hard work to regain." The possibility was seouted this morning that, if there should be any arbitration the Associated Trades Council would not bother Itself about settling the dispute between the contractors' association and the warring electricians. Await the Iihor Cosditloa Report. Considerable Interest is manifested in the forthcoming report of the industrial conditions committee of the Gary Commercial club, which will be read at the special meeting of the organization tomorrow evening. Whether the unions or the contractors, or whether both will be scored for the high cost of construction in Gary, remains to be seen. Independents Start Kir. A page advertisement and containing cards of Independent contractors and a three column article attacking the contractors' association was run in a Gary paper last night, the price of $21 said to have been paid for its publication. Another series will appear tonight. Contractors in the independent pact will have the support of the unions, and in fact some of the firms are union men turned contractors. They are: The Dalrmple Construction company. E. S. Palmer, Frank Blerwagon, E. N. Hyde, Theodore Seehase, Walsh & Heuck, R. H. Durig; George Franklin, the Fisher Construction company and the Tolleston Plumbing company. MAY BE CONTINUED. (Special to Thb Times.) Crown Point, Ind., Feb." 7. There is evry possibility that the indictment cases against Mayor Knotts, Chief of Police Martin and a number of other city officials will be continued for the term. Yesterday afternoon Attorney E. M. White of Gary, appearing, for those against whom indictments had been returned, filed affidavits : for each separate defendant, asking that the cases be continued for the term on account of the fact that Attorney Frank N. Gavit, who had been engaged as their counsel, was now at Indianapolis in the legislature and it would be impossible for him to sit In the cases. Special Prosecutors W. J. Whlnery and Frank Welschelmer made no objections to the contlnuanco Judge W. C McMahan took the matter under advisement until today. Some colds are worse than tZJ&J Do not neglect them. Treat of all, ask your doctor about Then do as he says. J.C. AyerCo., T-inwHt. M

MIDGET ENGINEER ASTOUNDS EAST CHICAGO DESK SARGENT

(Special to Thb Times.) East Chicago. Feb. 7. "Mr. Desk Sergeant, can you put me up for the night?" asked a high quavering voice of Sergeant Mike Gorman last night. Sergeant Gorman emerged from behind his newspaper and started looking for the owner of the voice. It seemed a bit uncanny, but there was no one In sight. Peering over his desk, however, the doughty officer discovered standing in its shadow, the smallest atom of a man he had ever laid his eyes on. ' "Who are you?" gasped Gorman when he could speak. "I am Frank Miller of Toledo. I'm 42 years old, and am looking for a job." "Say, now, would you mind telling me how much you measure in your socks?" Inquired the Sergeant. "I stand just two feet three inches," replied the little man. "What can ou do?"

RENEWED ACTIVITY NOTED AT GARY'S STEEL BILLS

Renewed activity is noted at the Gary steel mills, and one of the most gratifying signs of a returning pickup In the steel industry is that rush orders have been given to make ready to '.;ow in blast furnace No. 5, increasing the' present pig iron production more. than 25 per cent. Three blast furnaces are now in commission, and with , the addition of No. S on the active list, there will yet be four more to plac in commission. Get Bis; Hillet Order. In addition to the large order of 150,000 tons of New York Central rails allotted to the Illinois Steel company, a larget billet order has been assigned to the Gary plant. It is for 15,000 tons of billets for Canadian steel- plants. The Canadian mills are rushed with billet orders, and their surplus commissions which they are unable to fill are being sent to the Gary plant. This will mean activity in some of the rolling mills for some time, and in the meantime the pickup in the steel industry will bring in many new orders. Several changes are noted in the ofr flclal personnel of the Gary works of the Illinois Steel company. William Warren, heretofore chief superintendent of operation of all rolling mills, has been transferred and made superintendent of the standard rail mill. Assistant General Superintendent H. Thomas, chief of operation of the rolling mills and blast furnaces, will look after operations in all ' rolling; mills heretofore supervised by Mr. Warren,

' "I'm an engineer by trade," was the rejoinder, "and believe me I'm some boy when it comes to running an engine.' Mike gave the stranger-a cot for th night. It is customary at the East Chicago police statlo nto request the lodgers and risonera to clean out the station in the morning. Frank was willing to do his share of the work, but announced that he couldn't handle an ordinary broom. It was too long. So Sergeant Leo McCormick accommodatingly sawed off a broom handle fr the lodger and told him to go to it. No soonerhad the little man started to work than the sergeant repented him of his act. Frank was so busy that he was completely swallowed up in the dust he raised. "He's sure. a good worker." declared Mr. McCormick this morning. "Only he seemed a bit strong for the job he under took here.

who is counted on as one of the best operating officials in the country. There are no changes noted in the construction department, save that of Yard Superintendent William Blgelow, has been given new duties at the coke ovens. Assistant General Superintendent R. K. Rowley, who is also a member of the . city council, continues as chief of construction, while General Superintendent' William J. Gleason ontlnues as the head of the local works. More Chanare Rumored. However, it is rumored that there will be many imr-ortant changes among the officials. In the very new future. Transfers to other plants, reductions and promotions ate declared to be in order just as soon as the new president of the steel corporation. James Farrell. learns the wires of his New York office. ARGUMENT GETS HEATED ON CONTRACT (ConiM from Page One.) matter came up for the improvement of 11 miles of stone road In North and Calumet township The eleven miles takes in six different roads. One starts at Calumet avenue and is extended to Stahlbauns corner to Ridge Road thence east to Calumet township line. Another road starts from Calumet avenue one half mile -south and thence east to Calumet township lino.--After a lengthy talk by George B.

TjQ. Goden ffi'II Sheerer in behalf of the American Rubber and Asphalt Co., Attorney Peter Crumpacker was given the floor , and said he was going to talk in beitair of a private property owner. Should Have Three Trunk Ronda. Mh. Crumpacker said that while Lake county had enough ordinary stone roads he believed that Lake county ehould have two main trunk roads one at the north end of the county and another at the south end running the entire breadth of the county from east to west. These main trunk lines should be connected by another good road extending from the north to the south. Mr. Crumpacker said as a tax payer he thought that these roads should be made of the best of material and that they should have a good and sufficient binder to make them last from all time to come. Result in Cloned Competition. The trouble arose when specifications were read prepared by the county engineer In which he specified the American Rubber-and Asphalt Co.'s material as a standard. The specifications, read that 'he American Rubber and Asphalt company's material shall be used or other material equally as good. Representatives of the Standard Asphalt company and the Barbar Asphalt Company were loud in their denuncla tiorl of this material and claim that if this is used as a standard the other companies cannot live up to the analysis and that closed ocmpetition will, result in awarding the contract under the present specifications. iot Stnad the Tents. County Attorney J. Frank Meeker argued that all companies could bifl If they could furnish material as good as that specified but the representatives of the two other companies made plain that owing to certain chemical analysis and tempertines that their material woiild not stand the test as specified by the American Rubber and Asphalt Company. The arguments grew so heated at times that a fist fight was narrowly averted and hot words were exchanged. At one time one representative as willing to wager $500 that his competitor was wrong and the bluff was a good one as the man ho made the claim lef the room in haste.. It is likely that the commissioners ill thoroughly investigate the merits of the materials before they allow the contract and a new set of specifications Is needed so as to have competition. GARY ATTY. APPEARS BEFORE THE BOARD (Special to Thb Time.) . Crown, Point. Ind.. Feb. 7. Attorney Ross Moore of Gary, acting in behalf of the Gary Horse Thief Protective association, appeared before the county commissioners today and asked that the charter resently received from the sec retary of 'state be aprpoved by the board. It is thought that the board will take action on the charter today. . The charter contains the names of forty citizens of Gary, the majority of them said to be members of the Gary Kmployers, Builders and Material Men's association.' who are taking this means of protecting their property. The approval of the charter by the commissioners Will give them immediate power to cause the arrest of all persons who molest' property. . Their powers are even greater than those of the city police,' for "they not only have Jurisdiction in Gary but in the county and state as 'well. NEW CASES IN CIRCUIT COURT (Special to Thb Times.) Crown Point, Ind., Feb. 7. The following new cases have been filed in the Lake circuit court: Erhart Bixenman vs. Nicholas Hahn et al. Quiet title. Delbert E. Young and Harry Lloyd Young vs. Ebenezer Dustin Sr., et al. Quiet title. A FEW DIMES FOR CAR FARE OR POSTAGE IF YOU'flg" ANSWERING ADS. A FEW DIMES FOR TOUR OWN "WANT." IF YOU'RE ADVERTISING IN THE TIMES A'D TMK ISl'AI, RRHri.T I A JOB! How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollarn Remrri for any ease of Catarra ttiat cannot be cured by Halt a Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHEXEY ft CO.. Toledo. O. We. the undersigned, have known F. i. Cheney for the laat la years, and believe him perfectly honorable In all biulnem transactions and financially We to carry out any obllqatlor.g made by his firm. Natioxai. Bank or Commercie. ' Toledo. Ohio. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally, acting dlrertly upon the blood and mucoui surfaces of the system.. Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. 8old or all Druwlsts. Tc-ks Hall's Family Puis for conttlpatloa.

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