Hammond Times, Volume 7, Number 162, Hammond, Lake County, 9 December 1912 — Page 1

ITHE LAKE COUNTY TIM EVENING EDITION FAIR TODAY AND TUESDAY; RISING TEMPERATURE. VOL. VII., NO. 162. ONE CENT PER COPY. (Back Numbers 2 Cents Copy.) HAMMOND, INDIANA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1912. RIGHT TO RULE AUSTRIA VOUCHSAFED FERDINAND, BUT DENIED HIS CHILDREN WERE ASSASSINS 'STEAD OF N TIP-TOP T

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Hammond's banking- institutions than which there are none better show by their statements that they are in an unusually prosperous condition. A reume of the statements appearing for the quarter in. these columns show the followings reports: CITIZENS' GERMAN NATIONAL BANK. There are just two of the six banks in the city of HammoniJ which show an increase of deposits over anil above the last statement. One of these is Hie Citizens' German National bank, which shows an increase of $70,000 In its deposits. The deposits of this bank are close to the million mark, to be accurate, I90S.953.10. Cashier Harry II. Johnson said: "Any bank is likely to show a reduction in its deposits for some temporary cause. It is not likely that every statement will show an Increase over the previous one. "However, we are pleased to note that we were one of two banks in the city to show an increase in business, while three showed less deposits. One could not make a comparative statement owing to the fact that it is onT

WHITING ACCUSES SOLDIERS

Oil City Lads Declare That They Were Handled Pretty Roughly at Rensselaer, and Show Marks of Wear from Encounter. (Special to The Times.) Whiting-. Ind.. Dec. 9. The Owl club basketball team No. 1 split a double-q header at Rensselaer last Saturday, while team No. 2, playing at home against the West Side Browns of Chicago, lost by a score of 52 to 34. Team No. 1 -played the St. Joseph s college team last Saturday afternoon, winning this game by a score of 41 to 30. The evening game was played with ! the team representing Company M of j the Thirtieth infantry at the militia i barracks and was won by the soldiers J by a score of 35 to 33. According to the reports that the Whiting boys brought back, this was i anything but a clean game dominated by sportmanship. Instead of showing friendly spirit the infantry team was hostile and resorted to all manner of tactics to win by fair and foul means. The Whiting lineup was as follows: Forwards, Dugan and Eaton; guards, Griffith and Bartuska; center, Girard. Carlson of Whiting referred in the first half, but deeming prudence the better part of valor in a game with rufians. stepped out to let the sfinclpal of the Rensselaer high school referee the last half. All the Whiting players were more or less the worse physically for their enHOOSIER STATE'S FIRST LADY COP Mrs. Irene V. Webb. The board of public safety of Indianapolis has granted police powers to Mrs. Irene V. Webb. She has been associated with humane work for eighteen years In the Hoosier metrop olis, and is the first woman ever to be made a "cop" in Indiana.

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Just say that w? showing we have made." FIRST NATIONAL RANK. When the deposits of a bank fluctuate to the extent of $50,000 in a day it is an evidence of the size 'of the institution. This I how it happens that the call that' was made at the close of business Nov. 26 found the I-"irst National bank of Hammond about $40,000 short of its previous high mark. The highest figure ever readied by the First National was $1,671,000, but the last, statement shows only $1,530.759.01. The next day the deposits went back up close to the record figure But the bank is still a $2.000.0ii institution and is making steady gains. W. C. Belman said toay that he is very much pleased with condition of things generally. He said that the progress made by the bank is very satisfactory. LAKH CO. SAVINGS THIST CO. The Lake County Savings& Trust Co. lis one of the 'best banking properties (Continued on Page 6.) counter. Girard received slight internal injuries, while Dugan was bttrned on the shoulder because an opponent pinioned him to a steam pipe. The Owl lineup for the afternoon game was the same, excepting that Stockton, the former Purdue star, played center instead of Girard. The Metropolitan II. Maroons of Chicago are billed to play at the Owl club next Saturday night. , LICKED Hi Bulldog's Assailant Is Arrested Like Common Criminal, But Honored by Being Put in Women's Cell at the Hammond Bastile. "The rooster in the ladies' cell belongs to Art Schutz." This is a report verbatim from the police blotter this mornin . Aside from the question, "Why is a ladies' cell-" this report is interesting and fjU of possibilities. Off hand it suggests a raid on Coun cilman Schutz' hen roost. Then again It sounds like a chortle of one of the bluecoats to his fellow officers to the effect that one of their number had secured a nice springer for the night squad. Charley ye doing the honors as chef. There are o titer possible explanations, but there is only one correct one. This particular rooster wa incarcereted on the charge of fighting, Oncer Lew hurried to the scene on his motorcycle. tninKlng that possibly li would find a; victim of the taxi-bandits who might have been dumped overboard there. With a revolver in one hand and a flashlight In the other, the reckless officer walked to the bring of the nit and peered in. He followed the moan- i ing sound and soon came upon the J rooster, " who had the bulldog at his mercy. With his sharp spurs lie jumped into his face, and added to the dog's misery by pecking at his eyes. ' wonder the poor brute moaned. The officer promptly placed the I rooster under arrest, not knowing whose it waf, and took it to the police ! station, where it: was locked up like a-1 common criminal, it was placed in trie cell which is u.siiallv reserved for fe male persons, but which in police par- ! lance is known .n the ladies' cell. ! Sergeant Borchert asked Judge Bur- ; . .. " " , missed the case without a hearing. saying that a rooster who "lick ll bulldog should be honored 'and cuted. not proseIt was latter learned that the rooster which looks like a ruffled F'lymouh Rock is the property of Arthur Schutz. NOTICE. Call of Garfield lodge No. DR9. P. and A. M., and sister lodges at Masonic temple at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning to attend the funeral of our late brother. M. L. Dick, of 496 Summer street. WILL. s. JONES. W. Master. Masonic Initiation. Garfield lodge met for work in the third last Saturday afternoon and evening. There were three candidates before 6 and one afterward. The following past masters filled the offices: William II. Spellman, E. ; W. F. Howat, W.; George D. Johnson. S.: H. 1 S. Galer, S. D. ; G. j. w. Davis, S. W. A. Schneider, J. D. ;

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M. L. Dick of I. II. Belt Is Killed at Steel Plant, P. J. Henry, Conductor, Nar- " rowly Escapes a Fatal Termination to His Life. The Interstate Iron and Steel Company's plant at Kast Chicago was the scene Saturday of a tragedy in which One man and two others narrowly escaped with their lives. T V i . lion.? Ill :j .1 (, XT T 1 I ! 1. i .. ....... - . . . I'.i j, of an Indiana Harbor Belt switch engine and his companies who miraculously escaped were Peter J. Henry, conductor, and Louis Dixon, a switchman. The wheels of a freight car passed completely over Dick, cutting his body in two. Deputy Prosecutor Joe Memle says that criminal prosecution is liablo to develop on account of the accident, as railroading at the Interstate is conducted at times rather carelessly and that it is a wonder there have not been more accidents. The crew of which the in-fate"d . engineer was a member had been engaged in coupling a bad order car in the Interstate yards. Another Indiana Harbor belt crew under Conductor Noeys kicked a cut of cars in on the other end of the track on which the train to which the bad order car was being coupled, stood. The men were all so busily engaged that they did not see the other cars coming until thy were upon them. Henry and Dixon were all knocked down, the former being thrown directy across the track and the wheels passed over his body. Henry and Dixon were knocked to one side and succeeded in scrambling out without injury. Burial at Monde. The body was taken to the Huber undertaking establishment, in East Chicago, from where it was removed to Burns' morgue, in Hammond, where It was prepared for burial. . Mr. Dick having been a member Masonic order, funeral services will be held under its auspices tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at the residence. The body will then be placed on the C. & O. train, leaving Hammond at 10:45, to be taken to Muncie, for interment. the former home j Mr. and Mrs. Dick came to Hammond 1 from Muncie five years aero. Their nnlv child, a son of 6 years, is at present quarantined, owing to measles, but the home was thoroughly fumigated yesterday so that the funeral arrangements could be made without interference. In addition to being a member of the Masonic and Loyal Order of Moose of Hammond. Mr. niclr waa ilcn o , 1- . . f KA X3wV,A-K . . .. i"c uiuuioniuuu oi Locomotive Kn gineers. Both he and Mrs. Dick have scores of friends in Hammond, who deeply regret the untimely death of a popular man. and the bereavement to his family. PAT WAS LUCKY IT NO WORSE Brother of Dan Enright Has a Very Narrow Escape on Saturday. j Patrick Enright. 21 years old, who is a brother of Dan Knright, agent of fhe (Michigan Central railroad, met with an I aerident on the "hump" at Gibson Saturday afternoon, which entailed the j partial Ions of his big toe on litis right 1 foot. The young man is a switchman, employed in U:e crow of Conductor j Watson. Last Saturday about 5 o'clock ne attempted to board a moving engine; but missed his footing in such a way tlmt his toes struck the rail just in front of a wheel. With almost superi numan strength lie cramped back hrs his shoes -which fortunately vuit- not iiKrit nitlnsr. Tho whPel as far ; crnvtie.l tin. l.,.h as tne instep. The patient was removed to St. Margaret's hospital in Burns' ambulance ami is getting along very well. DIRECTORS TO MEET. ! There will be a meeting of the board j of directors of the Hammond Chamber , of Commerce at the rooms of that or- : ganization tonight. It is expected that ! there will be a good attendance. Tresiden Virgil S. Reiter will be ! present at the meeting and It is ex- ' ..j . . . i .. I.. .. . umi nt? win report 10 tne organization on the prospects of getting an appropriation at the present session of congress. There are a number of other Important matters to be taken up by the organization, and it is expected that there will be an interesting session of the board. Members are invited to be present at these meetings of the board and see what is being done. Suggestions from any member are also solicited.

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, wnauKe Francis Ferdinand, hla wife and children. Because his wife Is not of royal blood the children of Archduke Franci3 Ferdinan, heir preseumptive to the throne of Austria, may never hope to ascend the Austrian throne. The archduke himself will probably succeed to the throne at an early day as his father, Francis Joseph, is past eighty. The accompanying picture is the latest that has been taken of the archduke and his family.

CAR SPLITS .IS i fc Passengers on the Green line com ing to Hammond last night Via East Chicago were rudely jolted and awak- j ciiju irujii nieir siumoers wnen me car in which they were riding split a switch on Korsthye avenue, a naif block south of Chicago avenue, in East Chicago. The switch was formerly used by the Hastings' Express company. The rear trucks -went oft the trade, and their turning broke the brake rod, making it impossible for Motorman ! Charles Bowman to bring the car to a I ctnn Wllh onJ rt ...... ' t i . ... 1 headed for the curb, the : suddenly found themselves going backward until the car crashed into one of ' t Vl f Vint, 1 mart -a 1 ltT-ll rrto The iron pole was broken off two feet above the ground, and it was this collision that brought the car to a step without further damage. The management said this morning that it had received no complaint about injuries from any of the thirteen passengers who were on the c:ir at the time. Conductor D. II. Hoke was in charge of the car, and no blame' is attached to the crew by the company officials. I NOTED BOOK IN PICTURES Famous books in pictures are being seen these days at the Gem theater in State street. Manager Van Sickle announces a two-reel film tonight entitled "Old Marnselie's Secret." from the famous novel written by Eugene Martall. The picture is said to be exceptionally fine and clepocits the strongest scene in the book.' CLASSIFIED AIJVERTISIXCi give to your oiTer on your nant HIGHLY sPKciAMZEn pinnriTV. SIXTEEN DAYS TO CHRISTMAS Sixteen to One ! It Is Sixteen Times as Good to Shop Today as on Dec 24. DO IT NOW. i

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ITALIANS 6Q6ERTY Well-Known Erie Conductor Is Butt of Angry Section Men While in Their Nighties." Attacked by a gang of angry Italians several days ago. Conductor T. F. ' Gogerty of the Krie local, is still contlrw..l lila hAnia i n wnn a..?. ,en" rrom a naal &ru;sea cnest ana ! "Bnt iraeiure oi several rios. i-.ngin. leer Willis and Brakeman D. M. Raney also received minor injuries in the attack. The local had pulled into Monterey, west of Rochester, and the train left standing some distance east of the depot while several cars were placed on a sidng. SevpraJ bunk cars were standing on this siifng and the two cars were allowed to bump into them. In the meantime the Italians aroused and j angered by the collision of the freight , cars with their bunk tars, came out in j their night attire and attacked Brakej man McNulty. The latter quickly exj tinguished his lantern and took refuge i in the depot. When the train started Conductor Goj garty was inside the caboose. Brakej man Raney on the engine and the third ; brakeman, Paul Kacy, on the rear platform on the caboose. The Italians 'lay in wait for the approachine train and from the darkness hurled stones at the engine. The window , panes of the! cab were demolished! and Brakeman I Raney and Engineer Willis were struck i by the flying glass and stones. Botli j received minor cuts and bruises, the caboose reached the point where the dagoes were hiding, the engineer had slowed up to see what was the matter and Oiie Italian boarding the lower caboose step, struck Conductor! Gogerty. who had gone out onto the platform to see why tha train was stop- ! ping, a blow acioss the chest with a! pick handle. Stcnes and other things j were hurled at Brakeman Kacy on the rear platform, but luckily he was not struck. Brakeman McNulty, who was hiding in the depot during this, was i unable to flag the train and consequently was left behind, proceeding to North Jtidson later on a passenger and j catching his train. The force of the blow across the chest injured Conductor Gogerty and it was necessary for him to consult a physician in North Judson, and after given medical attention. left his train and returned to his home, where he has since been confined. Inspect Bridge. The county commissioners were in the north end of the county last Saturday, where they inspected the Chicago avenue bridge and the road at Black Oak. Richard Schaaf. one of the oftimissloners, is today confined to his home with a bad cold..

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Macedonian Lured to Clark Road Wilds From Hammond Loses His Hoard and is Nearly Killed.

Misplaced confidence in his conn-1 trymen who were really assassins in the guise of friends, cost Iiza Korto, a Macedonian, employed in the Standard Steel Car works in Hammond, $700 and very nearly his life last Saturday night. The Clark road near Gary was the . - . ... . i M Ecene of the tern Die encounter in which the foreigner fought at terri ble odds with his two assailants, who sought not only to rob but to till him as well. They left the scene wth the money, thinking they had accomplshed their object, but Korto after a period of un consciousness revived and dragged himself to the center of the road where passersby picked him up and took him to the nearest physician in Tolleston, where two hours were taken up In dressing his wounds. Later he was brought to the Hammond police sta tion by two Gary officers, and told his story. BULL 100SE Gov. Ralston Beset With Applications from Bull Moosers Who Want the Places on Bi-Partisan Boards. TIMES' BUREAU AT THE STATE CAPITAL. Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 9. Governorelect Ralston has announced that when it comes to the distribution of appointments in cases where the law requires them to be made from other political parties than the democratic party he is going to recognize the progressive party along with the republican party. However, there is nothing In the law i of this state that requires him to make his appointments from any special political party. There are a number ot boards and commissions which. Under the law, are bi-partisan. The law says I that not more than two members out of three shall be taken from any one po- j litlcal party. There is a sort of general 1 belief among the people that this means that the governor must make the appointments from the two leading political parties, which, at this time, would mean the democratic and the progressive parties, from the fact that progressives ran ahead of the republicans at the recent election in Indiana. Such is not ' the case, however. Governor Ralston may make his appointments ! from the republican, progressive, proI hibition, socialist or any other party, I so long as he follows the law and ! makes no more than the number al lowed by law from any one party. Some of the progressive leaders have V. rKH tViQt (ha nitAt...n. .h.H I refuse to recognize the republican party I in maiting appointments ana mat ne j shall give the places to progressives, ! but Mr. .Ralston has Indicated that he will do as he pleases about this and j that he probably will give some of the places to progressives. Some of the places on bi-partisan boards and commissions are rich ,piums. For instance, Ihe members of the railroad commission I get $4,000 a year, and members of the ' state tax board get $3,000 a year. Some of the boards, such as boards of trustees of state institutions, do not paymuch, but they are bi-partisan, "just the same. IWill Have . Dinner. f The members of the Hammond Country club are going to have a big I "get-together" dinner in the dining j room of the club on Wednesday, Dec. H. at 6:30. The Idea is to make an annual affair of this and acquaint the members with the plans and purposes of the club. To that end the history and a complete financial report of the treasurer will be made at this time. It is hoped that the spirit of good fellowship will b! promoted In this manner. Those of the members who Intend to be present at this gathering are expected to notify the management.

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Korto said his would-be assassins, had come to the Standard district from Detroit three weeks ago and roomed over the Greek poo room on Columbia avenue. He carried his savings on his person in a belt, and It did not take the two long to learn this. LaBt Saturday night they proposed visiting another countryman near Gary, and the three started out together, leaving th car on the Clark road to walk the balance of the distance, as the man whom they were to visit lived off the street car line. WERE YOUNG SPORTS. Korto described his "friends" as two! young sports and gave the following description of them: Bozin Tanos, age 21, height five feet Ave Inches, weight 185 pounds, brow a eyes, black curly hair Wore a lone dark gray overcoat, dark suit with stripes, a gray cap and light red sweater. Louis, last name unknown, age 31, helghth five feet six inches, weight 129 pounds, eyes brown, hair black. Wor long light gray overcoat and a light gray sweater. Nothing has been seen of them sine Saturday night.

Postoffice Notes. The receipts of the Hammond postoffice have Increased tremendously last month over the same month last year. Last year they were $6,227.57 in November and this year they were $15,582,82. This is due to the large number of catalogues that have been sent out by the W. B. Conkey company. It is estimated that at least 100 souvenir postal cards are each week sent to the dead letter office on account of the fact that they are covered with tinsel or are unmailable for other reasons in oposltion to the reguations of the postoffice department. The evening . : collection of, -mail., which has been confined to the present business district of the city, has been extended to take in State street, Indiana avenue and ibley street between Oakley avenue and Calumet avenue. Collections will hereafter be made in this territory between seven and sev en-thirty. ' TOBACCO. .UNION SCOUT SCRAP Is handled now by all dealers. 2 '4 oi. for 5c. ;Sv roar tickets and see oar premium list. McHle-S. Tob. Co. Adv. CIGARET FIGHT IK CAPITAL SOCIETY A cigaret battle is in progress In the wealthy society of the national capital. Smoking by women has been discouraged by some cl the leaders of Washington society, who are leading a crusade against it. The weed, hjwevtr, lias Its defenders. . Among them i.i Lady Alan Johnston, daughter of Mrs. James Finchot. She smokes whenever and wherever she pleases, and even puffs her cigaret while riding in her automobile from one place to another. Lady Johnston struck the first not in the battle some time ago when she offered her cigaret case to other guests at a luncheon.

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