Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 49, Hammond, Lake County, 4 January 1913 — Page 1

LAK CTEATHEM. MOSTLY CLOUDY TODAY AND SUNDAY; SNOW FLURRIES. A YOL. H., NO. 49. JANUARYS, 1913. EIGHT PAGES. SATURDAY AND WEEKLY EDITION.

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Well-Known Railroad Men Switched About as Result of Bulletin Posted, Effecting Seven Members of the Local Division. Erie railroad circles in Hammond are Interested In one of the most sweeping changes In the executive department of the Chicago & Erie Railroad company which were announced this week by a bulletin issued from the office of Division Superintendent T. MackrelL. At least seven men, most of them prominent in railroad circles, are concerned tn tne shakeup. Trainmasters Changed. The bulletin which was posted on "Wednesday morning announces that Herman J. Klein, who has been acting as trainmaster of the HuntingtonHammond division, has been appointed trainmaster of the Marion-Huntington division, supplanting his father, J. H. Klein, who will be assigned to other duties. Mr. Klein, it is understood, has been offered several other postions, but will take a rest for several weeks before announcing his decision in the matter. Mr. Klein is one of the oldest men in the local executive department. The position left vacant by the promotion of Herman J. Klein has been filled by the appointment of H. R. Adams to the place. Mr. Adams was formerly a conductor. w Foreman of Engines. The second change, which has created no little comment among roadmen, is the appointment of Engineer Henry M. Young to the position of road foreman of engines on the Hunt-ington-Hammond division, which place has been held for some time by David C. Colclesser. Mr. Colclesser has been assigned to other lines of work and it la said he will probably resume bis old lacs.a engineer. Scarcely lfcss surprising was the announcement that F. P. Myers , had been appointed chief train dispatcher for both divisions, succeeding Charles McCahill, who has held the place for several years. Mr. McCahill will for ( the present at least go back on the dispatching trick which he formerly held before his promotion. FIRST SNOW OF NEW YEAR A trace of snow which fell yesterday, the first of the present year, is to be followed by additional flurries- today and probably tomorrow, according to the official weather forecaster. There will be little change in temperature In the next forty-eight hours. The snow win be accompanied b'j a moderate wind, which will at times become brisk. DIPLOMAT'S WIFE PUBLISHES NOVEL Mn, Post Wheeler. Mrs. Post Wheeler, wife of the first secretary of the American embassy at Rome, has just published another nov el, "The Valiants of Virginia." One of her former works. "The Castaways," an account of Lord I3yron's life, describing scenes in Italy and Greece, where he spent the latter years of his life, will shortly be translated into Italian. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler recently returned to Home after a two months' tour of Italy, SwUxeriazid, France and England.

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MO BANDITS CHARITIES ARRESTED IN E. CHICAGO?

Two men, believed to be members of the auto bandits crowd who liavo been terrorizing Chicago for the past three months, were arrested in East Chicago last night when Officer Pat McKenna took into custody two suspects whom he found In company with three others at the corner of Chicago and Forsythe avenues. The arrests were made in . response to a call from Captain Halpin to look out for five desperadoes who earlier in the evening had driven off a number of Chicago-bluecoats on the north side In a pistol duel and fled to the loop district, where they shot and stabbed. a traffic patrolman, Fred Stroken, who had stopped their car at 6th avenue and Monrpo street, was wounded while trying to arrest the robbers. Previously the robbers had hurled bricks through a Nort'i Clark street jewelr? store window and stolen gems worth 1,200. Believed "Trilby" Thompson. The supects gave their names as (Continued on page il) ' ANOTHER OLD SETTLER DIES - INHAMMOND David W. Vermett's Death Follows Long Illness; End Proves Shock. David W. Vermette, 227 Michigan avenue, one of Hammond's first settlers and a respected resident for the past 22 years, died at the family residence early this morning following a lingering illness extending over a period of eighteen months. Death was due to a complication of diseases. Funeral services will be held from the family residence Monday afternoon at . 2 o'clock. The Rev, Floyd Adams will otl flciate and Interment will . be . at-Oa"Ifr Hill cemetery. ' Since Mr. Vermette; was first taken ill nearly a year and a half ago he has experienced very poor health. Although he was able to be out but lit tie, his many friends did not know his condition was so critical, and the news of his death came as a shock to the community this morning. Last Tuesdaymorning he was taken critically ill, and suffering a relapse yesterday morning, passed away shortly after midnight. Mr. Vermette was a contractor and was not only well known In Hammond, but leaves a wide circle of friends all over the Calumet region. He was 65 years old and was a member of the Court of Honor of Hammond. Besides a wife, he is survived by three sons and one daughter George E., Carl and Arthur Vermette and Mrs. Charles Barker of Lansing, Midi. Jimmy Clabby's buffet, which has been closed for the past week on account of extensive repairs being made, will be open Saturday evening for business. With a beautiful mosaic floor, which has been laid, costly fixtures installed and the barroom entirely re modeled, Clabby will have one of the) nnesi ana up-iu-uate ouneis in nortnem Indiana. Improvements, amounting to thousands of dollars, have been made. Kred Donovan, the popular chef who conducted a short order and noonday lunch at the Clabby buffet, will also reopen his cafe in connection Mondaj morning. Mr. Donovan will keep fresn oysters, lobsters and all sea foods and will make a specialty of steak and chops. Woman Theater Manager. Mrs. Martin Linz. well-known in Hammond has, according to reports received by her friends here, ventured in a novel business for a woman. It Js that of managing a moving picture theatre - Mrs. Linz could not be reached today for a verification of the report, as it was said that she was In South Chicago attending to her new business. With her in her venture is associated Miss Constance White of Chicago, an elocutionist, who having pupils in the various Calumet region cities, visits here regularly. Mrs. Linz and Miss White are said to be the new owners of the Lincoln theatre, the most popular 5-cent playhouse in South Chicago. Miss White will, however, continue' to fill her engagements as an entertainer. If you smoke a La Vendor once yon will always call lor them. Adv. "

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Gary obtained the chief benefit of the Lake county charities conference held at the Gary Commercial club yesterday afternoon and evening. Speakers from , various parts of the county, the state and from Chicago gave expert advice that will come In handy to the newly organized associated charities of Clary. Judge Elchhorn of Bluffton, a member of the state board of charities, who was the chief speaker at the morning session, dwelt upon the folly of keeping long term prisoners In county jails. By having a penal farm their keep would be earned by the prisoners, he stated. N John Becker, trustee of North township, who has had many opportunities to observe social conditions In the manufacturing towns that comprise North township, gave an able talk. The discussion led by Mr. Becker was par(Coutlnuea on pace .) UNIQUE CHARITY . SALEJiEXT WEEK Haberdashery and Cigar Store Unite in Benefit for St. Margaret's. The most unique sale that has ever been held in Hammond Is to take place at Dave Ledefer's haberdashery and Saylor Long's cigar store at 566 Hohman street, commencing Thursday morning of next week. The object of the coming sale will be a charity act on the part of Dave Lederer and Saylor Long, a sliare of the gross receipts to be donated as a benefit to, St. MarCaret's hospital. Vof The part -week 'Mf. Ijederer ; has donated his time in making extensive preparations, and arrangements have been completed to bold the sale from Jan. 9 to the 18th inclusive. At thw close of the charity sale the total of the gross receipts will be taken and a percentage on each doljar will be turned over to St. Margaret's hospital. Attorney John F. Reilley has offered his services and will be in charge of the receipts. Extra clerks will be provided and a chosen committee will help in the work. The charity sale is Mr. Lederer's original idea, and is being held because of the interest he has always taken in the welfare of St. Margaret's hospital. His idea has also been sanctioned by business a-nd professional men of Hammond, who will endeavor to aid in its success. Among the merchandise that will be on sale will be: Haberdashery, trunks, suit cases, cigars, tobacco, magazines, candy, camera supplies and sporting goods. NEXT CONTEST WILL BE n "RAG TIE" The next bowling contest of considerable interest to Hammond pinmea will be a rag. time two-men tournament, which will be held at Towle & MqCool's alleys. This unique contest will commence Monday and will not close until Saturday 'evening at midn'ght. The conditions of the contest are as follows: Any two-men team can roll as often as they want to and can change partners; a small sum of l a team will be charged as an entrance fe 40 per cent of this amount being ,,J,. ,,, - r,rI,P- a total of tnre anlPS and total pins will deter, ! m. iTa -,. not be permitted to take part. A like contest was held last year and proved very popular. CHANGES IN GU ACER'S OFFICE A number of changes took place in the guager's office of the Hammond distillery the first of the month. Four men who have been connected with the J latter have been transferred, three to Lawrenceburg and one to Fort Wayne, I Ar equal number came to Hammond j to replace those who have gone. The men transferred Include G. S. Rawllng, Hiram Knowlton and Anton Bass, sent to Lawrenceburg; Hender son Crowell, sent to Fort Wayne. The new guagers are F. H. Nauer, K. M. T. James and R. N. Patet, brought from Lawrenceburg to Hammond, and James Llggitt, brought from Fort Wayne.

Unity K. of C. Notice. Members of Unity Council. Knights of Columbus, No. 726, are requested to meet Sunday, Jan. 5, at T:30 p. m., at the lodge rooms to go from there to the home of our late brother, Joseph Swint. 222 Michigan ave., Hammond. Adv JOSEPH ROY, " ' " ' ." 'Grand Knight.

CORSETLESS GIRL, HEELLESS SLIPPER, INTRODUCTION SQUAD SEEN AT CAPITAL

Sirs. Kdsnn Jlrudley ami Mrs. HuntInKlon Wilson at the top and Itllsa Mtrjtnret lTeston Draper. Among the Innovations in Washington society Uiis year are the heelless slipper, t..o corsetltss giii and the "introduction snuaJ." The coretless -girl made her aebut at the recent ball given by Mrs. William 11. Draper for her daughter. Miss Margaret Preston Draper. The lieelless slipper was introduced at about the same time by Mrs. Huntington Wilson, wife of the assistant secretary of state. The "introduction squad" made its appearance at the recent ball given by Mrs. Edson Bradley, when Miss Helen Tart, with several other young men and girls, introduced everybody to everybody else, thus abolishing the "wall flower garden." NORTH TWP. FARMERS . GAIN THEIR POINT Prospects Are That Calumet Ave. Will Get 40-Foot Improvement. ; North- to-nshie , farmers and others tvht inrinT-to see fCafwrneV avenue made one of the principal thoroughfares in the county have" good hope now of gaining their point with reference to the width of the pavement. The proposition was to improve the highway with a twenty-four foot pavement, bpt it is now understood that the board of viewers composed of County Surveyor Ray Seeley and Messrs. Ernest Hixon and Kred Ruf of Crown Point will recommend a forty foot pavement to the county commissioners at their meetlTig next week. i Last week the farmers came before the Hammond board of public works with their grievance when they feared that they might get the lesser of the two pavements, but while they had the sympathy of the board they could ftct no direct redress from this source. The city administration is of course fully in accord with the proposed plans for a forty foot pavement. The board of viewers composed of the county surveyor and Messrs. John Mines and John Foss of Crown Point were at Gary this moring to go over Twenty-first avenue to Clark street, a distance of 2 3-4 miles, a 24 foot pavement being asked for this street. PORTUGAL HEAD TO RESIGN, IS RUMOR Manuel Dr Arriuna A rumor is current in Portugal that Manuel De Arrlaga, president of the republic, Intends to resign from office. It has not been confirmed, however, and the president continues his efforts to organize a new cabinet. Republican government in Portugal has hardly proved a success, and De Arrlaga is reported as in despair of giving the people a prosperous and peaceful administration,'

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MAY: BE THANKFUL - THEY'RENOT DEAD Occupants of Vehicle Struck by Train Escape Death Miraculously. 6peclal to. $.hc. Times.) l-V Trown Point, lad., Jan..""4.--WMle crossing the Pennsylvania tracks at the Merrillvllle road yesterday Leo Bar man and Michael Henderlong. who was riding with him, narrowly escaped in stant death when the rig was Btruc-k by a westbound passenger train. One horse was killed outright, the other seriously hurt and Mr. Barman escaped with a broken collar bone. Mr. Henderlong saw the train ap proaching and jumped in time to save himself from injury. The horse was hurled nearly thirty feet by the force of the Impact with the train, and those who witnessed the accident say it is a miracle that the occupants of the rig were not killed. Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 4. Clarence H. Geist of Philadelphia, new owner of the .Indianapolis Water Company,, who was in Indianapolis yesterday with J. A. Slattery, his attorney, and H. S. Schutt and W. A. Allison, engineers, announced that there would be no changes either In the personnel of the local water company force or for some time in the water rates or methods of conducting the business. "The rates will never best raised," said Mr. Geist, "and I may give the assurance that they will be lowered just as soon as we see the opportunity. "I have purchased the Indianapolis Water Company as a personal investment to hold and to operate for my lifetime, so far as I know now. It was not a speculation. I intend to keep it up to its standard in the past and to make improvements as they are needed to keep up with the general progress and growth of the city. NOT MUCH DOING IN 'R'FAT TP CI T AT1 f KrrTTr' XVJiXt lOXiiiXi KJ VV j . j noiiaay activities siae iracKea real ; activities estate activities in Hammond- during the past week, and the various real estate offices take this as a matter of course. John N. Beckman, of the firm of Gostlin, Meyn & Co.. J. S. Blackmun. of the firm which bears his name, and William Hastings are all agreed that despite little activity the past week the real estate situation is a healthy one. The organization of the Falrview syndicate, composed of eight local men who have taken an eual interest in twenty-eight acres of subdivided West Hammond property which had " previously been owned by John Brown and Charles Friedrich, shows that the men of affairs of the city anticipate a bright future for West Hammond. . See Oscar for first class shine. Now located Towle & McCool's billiard ball.

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East Chicago Youth At Hammond Plant Victim of Ghastly Joke Yesterday, One Arrest Made.

One of the most shocking injuries to a human being, imaginable took place at the Standard Steel car plant in Hammond yesterday when a 17 year old youth employed in the passenger department was killed by a companion who in a so-called joke, applied a hose to his body. The victim was Joseph Artin, 4229 Mellville avenue, East Chicago, a riveter's helper. He died in great agony at St. Margaret's - hospital whither he was taken a few hours afterwards in Stewart's ambulance. Details Are Shocking. The young man s intestines are said to have been torn open with the force of the applied pressure and his body was bloated and filled with air. Dr. H. C. Groman the company's surgeon conducted an operation in an effort to save the boy's life but he was beyond all human aid. John Katara, aged 27 of F.ast Hammond, a riveter whose helper Artln was, has been placed under arrest and is now in the Hammond jail held pending the verdict of the coroner's Inquest which will be held at Stewart's morgue this afternoon. J POINT MAN MAILS SHOT GUN Lake Co. Farmers Take Ad- . . vantage of Parcel Post to i SendMilk. Special to The Times.) Crown Point, Ind., Jan. 4. J. V. Per ry of this city has the distinction of sending out by parcel post the only "freak" package received In the Chicago postofnee yesterday. This was a double-barreled shotgun consigned to Montgomery Ward & Co. of Chicago and the charges were thirty cents. The gun was not loaded. , Lake county farmers are now begin- ' ning to take advantage of the parcel post for the transmission of milk. Butter and eggs have become commoni place, and It is expected the postofnee officials and employes will soon be-j come hardened to anything but live r I stock. ' j Farmers are now beginning to real- ' lze the advantage of selling direct to consumer, without having to pay a i middleman for the handling of their products. This has been demonstrated ; by the large number of packages or farm produce being handled through the malls, since the new law went into effect. The Chicago postofflce has given out the following figures for the past twenty-four hours: 46,720 packages mailed and $47,650 worth of parcel post stamps sold. JEFFERSON CLUB PLANS BANQUET Although it is rather early to make plans 'for a banquet which Is to be held In April, the members of the Hammond Jefferson club at a meeting last night decided to take time by the forelock and begin preparations for such an event, which Is to take place on Jefferson's birthday anniversary, April 2. The meeting last night was very well attended considering that there is no political activity to speak of. A committee was appointed to draft some changes in the constitution of the club. The election of officers will not take place until next March, as the present constitution provides that the first set of officers shall hold office for one year. Disease on the Increase. ! The number of contagious diseases i in Hammond instead of decreasing durJ ing the past week has been slightly augmented. There are now thirty-nine' oast,s of measles, whereas a week ug there were four less. The number of scarlet fever cases is six, two more than were reported last Saturday. One case of diphtheria and one case of chicken pox are also under quarantine. Here on Visit. Charles Deming. son of Mr. and Mrs. K. P. Deming of Carroll street, who has been visiting his parents here for tlie holidays, has returned to Frankfort to resume his avocation. Mr. Deming is in the lumber business in the energetic central Indiana city and is doing well. FOIXTRY t'Ll'B. SmokJng or chewing. Big package 5. McHie-S. Tob. Co. Save the ticket and see oar premium list. Adv. The La Vendor cigar is a home product.1 None better. Adv. "

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Men Were Friendly. ,The shocking affair took place shortly before noon. The men worked side by side and were the best of friends. Katara was operating the air hose. In the passenger department where both were working. The pneumatic tool carries a presbure of 80 pounds to the square inch and is a terrible instrument when applied as it was. The victim's cries were heard .above all the din and clatter in the busy shop. Artln did not lose consciousness and it 1b reported that before being taken to the hospital he absolved his companion from , blame. No arrests were made until after Artin's death and then Officer James Trost placed the young East Hammond man in custody. Many Like Tragedies. The victim's father John Artln Is well known in Fast Chicago and is employed at Grassell. The funeral has been, arranged for Sunday afternoon at 2 p. m, from the family residence and interment will be at Oak Hill. A short time ago, the Haskell Car Works at Michigan City was the scene of a like tragedy causing death and two years ago at Indiana Harbor plant another victim of the air hose was recorded. At the Hegewlsch car plant three years ago a like tragedy took place. ATTY. J. F. REILLEY ; GIVES HIS BOND State r, Trustee ; for Deaf School Ready to Enter Upon New Duties. Hon. J. F. Reilley of Hammond,, wnb was recently appointed as one of tn trustees for the Indian i School for the Deaf at Indianapolis by former Governor Marshall, received hi commission today. He had already taken the oath of office and given a bond. Ten thousand dollars was the required amount. When asked this morning what th .salary connected with the plum. Mi. Keilley said: 'Well, the salary isn't so much. The job is largely honorary, but $300 is given ench of the trustees." The duties are by no i.ieans honorar however, for the law requires that the trSistees shall meet monthly at Indianapolis and to a busy professional man that in itstlf is quite a loss. Mr. Iteiiiey Is by the way the only state otfi.-ial that Governor Marshall ever appointed. . SUBSCRIBE FOR THE TIMES. ENGLISH CONTRALTO TO TOUR AMERICA DIIn Clara llirtt. Miss Clara Butt of Hngland. reputed to be the world's greatest contralto, arrived recently in New York and will make a three months' tour of America with Mr. lyennerly Ftumford. her bug. band, who is a distinguished baritone. Fifty concerts will be .jointly given by Miss Butt and Mr. Ilumford in the United States and Canada, - the tour opening at Carnegie Hall. New To tic, on the evening of January 7. Miss Butt Is six feet two and one half inches tall, a stature which, has prevented her from appearing in grand opera, as she would require a tenor about seven feet hish. "

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