Hammond Times, Volume 7, Number 251, Hammond, Lake County, 4 April 1913 — Page 12
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THE TIMES. Friday, April 4, 1913.
BIG CIRCUS IS HIT HARD BY THE FLOODS
Tern, Ind., April 4. Appalling pitiful la the sight aa one looks over the vast expanse of devastation done the Wal-laee-Hagenback circus quarters by the overflow of the Wabash river. Scores of animals elephants, tigers, lions, leopards, wild rats. He there on the grounds, dead. The carcasses lying there, puffed to enormity by the water, are & sickening spectacle. The tigers and Hons suffered the same fate, and practically all of the giraffes, camels and the cat animals perished. The draft horses, which were stabled further from the river bank than the other animals, were fortunately saved, and only eight of the ring
horses were drowned. Bam Hand Bust. The barn hands made desperate efforts to save the animals. As soon as they realised the desperate situation, attention was at once turned to rescuing the animals used exclusively for show purposes in preference to those carried merely for. exhibition. The show hands In charge of the elephants' stalls took hazardous chances to lead the mammals to. safety. They chained them together and drove them in a herd, toward the hill which lay beyond the circus farm. But the onrushing water was too swift. Before they had proceeded far, the torrent swirled above the legs of the animals. , They began to stampede. The men could not control them. To attempt to pacify the beasts as they reared and plunged to break their chains would have meant death to the men. The heavy chains were at once loosened and the elephants turned about and plunged into the swirling waters. The three that withstood the mad on
slaught of the Wabash are back in tho
barns, but they are not expected to live. The few tigers, lions and polar bears cannot live, accoring to the circus veterinarians. -Little Hip" Caught.
"Little Hip," the huge hippopotamus
that for years featured In the WallaceHagenback circus as the only hippo
potamus which would open Its Jaws when asked Is in a pitiable plight. The
montsrous animal lies In its stall covered with blankets. The water was too
cold for the beast and it almost frose to death. It Is being carefully doctored. Each hour the physician comes and "Little Hipe" must drink a bucket of medicine. "Doc" is trying to "break Its cold." The beast seems to appreciate its dangerous condition. It appears to take Its medicine cheerfully, and its monstrous jaws open as soon as It sees the physician coming with his bucket. Little hope la held out for "Lltte Hip's" life. The hundreds of circus wagons are almost beyond recognition. The elab
orate paintings of the panels, the gold
leafing and their showy trimmings are
completely washed off and they stand
there like so many moving vans. Loan nt $150,000. The owners of thf circus estimate their loss' at $150,000. It looked like
41 complete loss, and seemed doubtful
whether the Wallace-Hegenback circus
would ever be revived and put In shape for the road. Asked what he would do with that part of the circus property that survived the flood, Col. Wallace grimly replied :
"The Wallace-Hagenback shows will
tour the country this spring the same
as before. We have lost many of our prize animals, the best that any circus ever carried, but we shall soon have
our stalls and cages refilled."
Col. Wallace already has his scouts
out over the country and his agents
are now en route to the lands of wild
erness negotiating for the capture of
brand new animals.
"We may be Just a little late getting
started," Col. Wallace reiterated, "but
you'll see us on the road before next
summer Is over. Depend on that."
operations over a wide area. Resumption at the flooded Iron and steel plants In 'Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and West . Virginia have v come ooner than was predicted, and early estimates of the cutting oft of production can be considerably reduced. While there has been some exaggeration as to property damage and shutdowns, the facts are serious enough. Steel producers have had a severe setback when they were under strain
to meet their obligations to consumers. '
MISS VIRGINIA BROOKS WEDS
ICantlnvad from Pag 1.J
there, and I guess we have won. We are going to settle down. I always have wanted a home." Miss Brooks has had more suitors.
perhaps, than any other Chicago girl. At one time, when she was living in West Hammond, a Bostonian came west determined that Miss Brooks.-hefolne and reformer,, was exactly the person for him. He went out to West Hammond and told Mrs. Brooks he had come for th hand of Virginia. Mrs. Brooks telephoned her daughter. "I'll get rid of him," said Virginia. She hurried home, went to her room, put on a short skirt, a sweater, and changed her customary girlish head-
i dress. She5 came down and stamped to- , ward the Boston man. "Pleased to meet cha," she said as she pumped his hand. Then she turned to her mother. "Why , the hell ain't supper riady," she demanded. The man ed. ; j - . Last January another suitor came out of the north and got a marriage license to wed Miss Brooks. He was James L. Boyce, son of 8. Leonard Boyce, 3735 Grand boulevard. He procured the license before making known his inten
tions to Miss Brooks. What took place subsequently was not made public, but the "cave man" suddenly departed tor his ranch near Hamilton, Ont.
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FLOOD HANDICAPS
STEEL INDUSTRY
Inability of Railroad to Haul Fuel Causes Closing of Coke Ovens.
New York, April 4. The effects of the flood on the iron market will require time for their full development. The steel companies will not need more pig iron because of it, since their steel output Is reduced more than that of their blast furnaces. The closing of coke ovens, due to the inability of railroads to make full coke shipments may still limit the pig iron output in some districts, counteracting some . of the weakness generally evident in that product. So far as foundry iron is concerned the. flood has apparently cut down output more than It has reduced the consumption. If the week has been disastrous for many producers of iron and steel it has also greatly restricted business. Apart from what the railroads are already figuring on. the largest new
buying is in bars. Some implement business has been closed, but the mills limited deliveries to six months from July rather than a year. Tinplate and sheet mills of the steel corporation are
running to about 65 per cent of capacity this week as against only 40
per cent at one time last week. Flood Daroagen Steel Mill.
precinct H .32 Harrison street. " Pia-iron markets in the central west
Precinct 11804 Washington street. have been practically at a standstill for
Republicans of the city of Gary will meet tonight In their respective precincts to name committeemen to manage the coming city' campaign in Gary. The call was issued - by Chairman George Manlove" and Secretary Frank Smith and was published In The Times a few days ago. Meetings will convene at eight o'clock. - . Meeting places are as follows: Precinct 466? Vermont street. Precinct 2 Broadway hotel. Precinct 3 624 Connecticut street. Precinct 4 748 Georgia street. Precinct 5 Kinder office, corner Seventh and Broadway. Precinct 6 Public library auditorium. Precinct 7 413 Harrison street. Precinct 8 Fifth and Ambrldge. Precinct 9 565 Tyler street.
Precinct 12 18 West Tenth avenue.
Precinct 13 1088 Jefferson street. Precinct 14 Penn. goal office. Precinct 15 1120 Broadway.
a week
Steel works output was reduced more
than that of blast furnaces and a good
many finishing mills, particularly sheet
Precinct 161504 Washington street j and tinplate works, have suffered in Precinct 17 1830 Broadway. j consequence. Jobbers' stocks have had Precinct IS 2121 Broadway. i to do duty steadily for months and
have not been rebuilt. The result is
embarrassment to many manufacturing
consumers.
The same flood that has or will yet cause a loss of 250.000 to 300,000 tons in steel output brin?s down upon the mills emergency calls that will only
add to the difficulties in deliveries. One
railroad system will need 100 bridges,
large and small, In addition to struc
tural steel and bars some railroads
are placing new orders for rails.
Property loss to lorn and steel works
j by the floods Is not yet heavy when
compared with the loss of business. At
Sharon, Pa., and Toungstown, O.,
nubmer of open hearth furnaces, which
were hot when the water reached them
are seriously damaged. A heavy loss,
which will be accumulating for many days, is in the dislocation of railroad
Precinct 19 2546 Adams street. Precinct 20 Shack No. 44, section 10. Precinct 21 1600 Massachusetts St. Precinct 222493 Broadway. Precinct 23 4158 Adams street. Precinct 24 Corner Clark road and Seegar. Precinct 25 Corner Martha' and Third. Precinct 26 Borman real estate office. FLOODSWELIEO 111 CAIRO DISTRICT River Touches a New High Water Mark Today; People in Panic.
Cairo, 111., April 4. Rain fallng n
MRS. WM. ARCHER
Tells Mothers What To Do Tor Deli
cate Children.
"My fourteen year old daughter was verv thin and delicate. She had a bad
a steady downpour and the flood waters J cotlgh eo that , became very much washing against the sacks of sand piled aiarm?,i about her heaUh. She was on the concrete levee wall changed nervow. and di(1 not aleep weiif had conditions materially here last night. very mtle appetlte and doctors did not
Aitnougn tne weatner cnange naiurauy h, h n.vlntr n,arfl . murh about
would carry with it a negative outlook for the welfare of the city( confidence seems to have sprung up among the citizens who have worked hardest to prevent Cairo's destruction. t Day after day the residents have watched the flood water, climb on the gauge, measured by tenths of a foot, until last night at dark it stood slightly above 54.6. The previous record was 4.5. , . In spite of the climbing water there could be found many persons today who now believe the levee' will stand any strain, and if trouble does come, it will be an overflow and not a break. Only a few Inches separate the surface of the water and the top of the government gauge, which is 56 feet. 'Two Inches higher than this would bring the water to the top of the concrete wall, with only sand sacks to keep it back from the city's business district.
Vlnol, I decided to give it a trial. It has helped her wonderfully. She can sleep all night now without coughing once. In fact her cough Is gone. Her appetite is greatly Improved and she has pained in weight. Vlnol is a wonderful medicine and I will always keep It In the house. I wish every mother knew what Vlnol will do for delicate children." Mrs. Wm. Archer, Long Branch, X. J. t This delicious cod liver and iron preparation without oil is a wonderful body builder and strength creator for both young1 and old. We promTse to give back your money In every such case wrhere Viriol does not benefit. This shows our faith in Vinol. Harry's Drug Store, Citizens' Nat'l. Bank Building, L. Harry We Is. P. S. For children's Eczema. Saxo Salve Is guaranteed truly wonderful. AdV.
E MIMAS C. HAMMOND'S GREATEST DEP'T STORE
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Special Notice OUR STORE Will Be Open Friday Evening Until 9 o'clock; Closing Monday at. 6 P. M.
Eo Co MM AS 0D, HAMMOND'S GREATEST DEP'T STORE
Best Values in Spring Wearing Apparel for Women & Children
Dresy Satin Coats, 9.95 Coats of excellent quality, threequarter length, rolling collar, all beautifully braid trimmed. Long Satin Coats, 11.95 Same quality but styles more suitable for the matron, braided, or plain.
Smart, Graceful Skirts, 1.98, 3.98, 4.98 to 12.00 For Women ..and Misses, made from serges, panamas, chuddah, mixtures, all colors, white included in a large variety of nifty spring styles, 22 to 36 size.
Coats, 8.89
For Saturday only our extra values in Diagonal and Covert Coats, three-quarter length, semi cutaway, all latest models, but odd garments selected that sold at much higher price.
Suits, 20.00
Finely tailored Suits, made from good diagonals, some are cutaway, have splendid linings, extremely modish styles.
EXTRA SPECIAL Kimono Aprons, 48c Light percale and fine ginghams, a complete cover-all apron. Limit two for a customer.
Crepe Kimonos, 1.19 Plain and floral patterns, made empire styles, some border trimmed, -very special.
''lifter , jisfegfi
aitr- -i
fit
Smart Sensible Serviceable. All this and more is the One-Plece Dress. These all beautiful models in our new spring numbers, Charmeuse, Crepes, Challles, Eponge and serges. Ranging In price 4.98 to 28.50. For Saturday only we have selected several styles that will mean a saving of from 2.00 to 3.00 for purchaser. Messaline Dress, 7.95 Beautiful quality, made on the newest lines, Robespierre collar and lace jabot; also serges. Serge Dresses, 4.98 Several styles that are particularly nobby for Juniors and Ladles, navy, tan, Copenhagen and black, the above price Saturday only.
' Vanity Bags and Purses Low in Price We are showing an exceedingly attractive line Vanity and Fancy Purses at very special prices.
of
gjjf g
1.00
mm Each for Mesh Bags, German UwC silver finish, good and strong. . For Vanity Purse, fitted with O I mirror, coin purse and memorandum pencil, has also a compartment
for bills, etc
Each for Hand Bags of real leather, well lined and nicely
fitted.
ft" Each for Bracelet Coin Purse, 3 Wv botD sllver and gold finish. , ff Each for Suede Bag, 6-inch frame QwC S-toch fringe, brown and purple: . Voile Flouncing, 45 inch, .... Per Yard, 69c' The popularity of wide Bouncings is an unquestioned this season. We have them in an Immense 'array of designB and patterns; allso 45-inch swiss at the above price.
Extra Specials Saturday, April 5th Q For Ladles 26qC Inch Umbrella, fancy handle.
5c
yards
Per Spool Pure Linen Thread, 200
Never before have we shown so complete an assortment of reliable Footwear at popular prices. '
1.95 Per Pair
For Ladles' White Canvas Shoes, fine quality, "Bunt" tip, worth 2.50, for this sale 1.95.
2.45
For Ladles' Shoes, in Patent Colt, Gun Metal, Tan Calf, Velvet, White Canvas, all the latest styles, flexible welt soles with low or high heels, 2V to 8, worth 3.00.
fAtA .
For Ladles' Gun Metal Button Shoes, "Bunt" tip, good quality, worth 2.50, all sizes, for this sale 1.95.
2.45
For. Ladies' Button Oxfords and 2-Strap Pumps In Patent, Gun Metal and Tan,
very natty Spring
styles, extra quality, sizes 2 to 8.
Pair for Ladies' I Q Hose, black and tan, 3 for 50c. rt " Bag, size 12x18 in. J2v Each for Shopping Paper for Good QualC 'y 400 Count Pins. P Yard for BleachOvC ed Mercerized Damask. O i Yard for fine DouU$C ble Fold Percales
SAT. DRUG SALE Colgate's Talcum Powder, borated, eight odors to se
lect from, 25c value at
Interesting to Parents and Children concerning the wardobe of Little Folks. Saturday is the last day of our Great Sale.
59c
1Q"Taln Coats or Capes for Children, a tJO to 14 years. Aprons for Children 2 to 14 years, OC ln Hsht percale or gingham.
Blue Gingham Dresses, with bloomers to match.
9c
23c
1.25
Muslin Drawers, 2 to 12, with hemstitched frill.
trimmed
Black Sateen Bloomers, also Bloomers of blue chambray.
Spring Coats for Little Ones,
black and white check.
yiA- Percale and Gingham Dresses, 2 to ijqjQ 12 years. q Boys Wash Suits, Russian or MilJjC it1?' all colors, including white, 2 to 6 years.
I5c
S.S.S., the great spring blood tonic, this sale,
1.00 size, 63c 1.75 size
1.19
Tiz, for tired and i f" sore feet, 25c size. QQ
Colgate's Toilet Water, very delicate and lasting
odors, 50c value
39c
Cucumber Cream, greaseless, very good for bleaching the skin, a 25c value jQ
Hydrogen Peroxide, f -lb or 25c value... qQ
We are prepared to give anything that is right in Style and Quality in Men's Footwear. 2.00 Per Pair
For Men's Gun Metal Shoes, in Button and Blucher "Pug" toe, oak soles, sizes 6 to 10, worth 2.50, for this sale sale 2.00
1.95
For Men's Elk Skin Shoes with elk or oak soles, extra quality, sizes are 6 to 11, every pair worth 2.50 and guaranteed to wear.
For Men's Shoes, In vlcl kid and Gun Metal calf, "Freak" toe, blucher style, sizes G to , 11, worth 2.50, for this sale 2.00.
S.00
For Men's Shoes In Gun Metal and Vici Kid, Button and Lace, any style, goodyear welt sewed soles, extra good shoes and guaranteed, sizes 5 to 11.
Out Suits Wear Lilse An fiWif Friend! The longer you wear one of our Suits the more vou have learned of its merits and true value. , Come in and examine one of our Suits inside and out, paying attention to the fine quality of cloth, the correct stylish cut, and the skillful tailoring. Then you will understand why our Suits fit and look so well. In order to prove to you that we are selling the best clothing in the city for the money, and as a special inducement, we will sell Saturday, one day only, 50 Blue Serge Suits in all sizes; a strictly all wool suit and a regular $12.50 suit and could not be bought under ordinary circumstances for less than $12.50. Special Price $S)oS)o3
BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT We announce an arrival of a complete shipment of Boys' Suits in Norfolk and regular double-breasted Suits in all the new shades in tan and grey, together with a beautilful showing of blue serges in all prices from 1 $5.00 to $8.50 Boys' and Children's Hats and Caps We are showing all the new novelties in Boys Hats and Caps, both in felt and straw in the new shapes and advanced styles for spring anf summer. Prices range from 50c to $1.50 Shirts Special for Saturday 5 Dozen Fine Shirts with attached collars in light patterns only, in all sizes from 14 to 17, regular 1.00 value, special Saturday
SUMMER SHIRTS and TIES
NEWEST DESIGNS This is trie time of the year when you will be buying your supply of Shirts for the Summer and we want to thow you the exclusive line we are showing In all the new novelties we have on display for you. Soft Shirts, pleated fronts, soft collar attached and detached, made ' without French cuffs. In fact, everything in this line is here for your inspection. Neckwear Special for Saturday 10 dozen Fine Knitted Wash Ties, a regular 50c tie, guaranteed fast color and a new one if they fade. Special for Saturday