Hammond Times, Volume 8, Number 30, Hammond, Lake County, 23 July 1913 — Page 1

LAKE WEATHEB. ' INCREASING CLOUDINESS. WITH SHOWERS AND WARMER. EDITION VOL. Vm, NO. 30. HAMMOKD, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1913 ONE CENT l'JSK COPY. CBack Hsnitnn S Cents Cosy.) . FIRST START IDE BOARD THAT WILL ARB ITRATE Bia RAIL LABOR DISPUTE UNDER NEWLANDS LAW GIRL RIDING WITH 5 AT BALDW IS

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Ground at Last Broken at Calumet for Mammoth Locomotive Works

The long construction anticipated start cn the of the Baldwin Locomotlvff works plant was made yesterday afternoon.. Judge Walter J. Riley tossed the first shovelful of earth, that is to say, he manipulated the levers on the big excavating derrick with the clam shell bucket, which shovels it out a wagonload at a time. This wonderful feat of strength performed by Mr. Riley was watched by by a group of admiring; spectators composed of Miss Margaret Slattery of Chicago, who accompanied the Judge to the scene in the judicial automobile; Vice-President C. A. Westberg of the East Chicago company, a Times man, A. S. Woodle, Jr., chief engineer for the Baldwin company; Mr. H. A. Straus, president of the contracting company that is doing the work, and others conected with this firm, and the Baldwin company. Altogether, there was not more than a score of spectators. After Judge Riley had successfully negotiated the first shovelful, the little crowd was unabe to longer restrain LAD POINTS GUI AT LITTLE GIRL Child Accidentally ShotTln Affair. riayfully raising a 16-gauge shot gun to hSs shoulder and pulling trigger before lie realized that the wea pon was loaded. Fenton Zuver, 11 years old, 109 Hohman street. accidentally snot and wounded 10 year old Ethel Norman, 83 Sheffield avenue last night as she was playing across the street in a vacant lot with a number of other children. The little girl fell to the ground in a heap and was carried into a neighboring hnu.se where Dr. Collins was called and examined her .injuries. The load struck her right side. The small bullets pierced the skin of her neck, arm and. body. Although the little girl suffered considerable pain, she Is reported getting along nicely today and according to Dr. Collins will recover unless complications set in. The shocking accident occurred at the home of Marion E. Zuver, 109 Hohman street about 7:30 o'clock lnst night. According to an investigation j an; an. interview with Mrs. Zuvers this! morning the following account was ! gamerca uy a iimes reporter. ! Mrs. Zuver was outside sprinkling the lawn and had left her eleven yeari old son Fenton Zuvers in his room1 ready for bed. During her absence the inquisitive youngster took the shot j gun from the corner of a room and

...,,., ,c w tB w.nuow oi ms Dea Vhere funeral services room he playfully examined the wea- and interment will be pon. Unaware that it was loaded hetMaolewood cemetery.

puiiefl nacK the trigger and raised the gun 10 nis snoiuaer. ine trigger worker easy and the explosion followed. Mrs. Zuvers heard fche noise and

ARISTOCRATIC GIRLS LIKE SAND BATH JUST AS MUCH AS COMMON PEOPLE DO

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Mian Eleanor T. Darlington, Miss Kate B. Darlington. Here is an aristocratic American family enjoying a sand bath. Just hke common people, at Bailey's Beach. Newport, R. L, which is the most secluded bathing resort la America.

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mighty cheer. Miss Siattery also burst a pair of very dainty white gloves in applauding the manly act. Judge Riley showed the effects of his terrible exertion later on by exhibiting a small speck of dirt on the palm of his left hand. Inadvertently removed from one of the levers. You bet. It isn't every man who is strong enough to toss a wagonload of sand in one heave. A photographer was busy while the proceedings were In progress making snap shots of those present singly, In groups of three and four and collectively. Also of the equipment for carrying on the giant task of construction, which Is all on the ground. The area to be occupied by the Strauss company in the erection of the first building will be six hundred feet, north and south, and fourteen nundred feet, east and west. The location is about the center of the 370 acre tract purchased by the Baldwin people. The building will be concrete, steel and brick, and will be eighty feet high. The Initial operations were started (Continued on Page s.)

rushing into the house found her sonvol"a lo -aiumei m.mU mancr i.vC half dazed by the sudden shock and un- i contested claims having been heard, til she say the Norman girl being car-; Th principal claim was submitted by

rled away she was riot aware that any harm had been done. The Norman girl was playing in a vacant lot across the street 100 feet away and was, in a stooping position when the load took effect in her right side. Several other children were playing in a tent a few feet away and the little girl was about to enter the tent when he gun was discharged. The police made a thorough investigation of the accident and say it was accidental. about a year ago for Mrs. Zuver elder. son ana a loaa was placed in the weapon only a few days ago. Ig Still AbSCIlt. A mystery still surrounds the dis appearance of 16 year old Marie Santle ; of West-Hammond who left her work! at the Minas S and 10 cent store In company with two young men yesterday noon and has not been seen or heard of since. Since her disappearance, it has developed that the girl's parents live at Chicago Heights and two weeks ago was brought to West Hammond where she resided, with a sister, in an effort of her parents to keep the young girl away from the two young men. Saturday they were first seen in Hammond and went to the Minas 5 and 10 cent store, Monday and left with them Tuerday noon. The police have taken up the case, but no clews of importance nas developed. ' DjeS At HefewiSCll. Following a lingering illness. Mrs. J. W. Drummond, 13248 Carondolet avenue, Hegewisch, died at the family residence this morning at 6 o'clock. Death is atributed to pneumonia. Friday the remains will be shipped to

Clay City. Ind., her former home!0" epiem.ei

will be held made at the Mrs. Drummond was 30 years old and besides a husband is survived by one ' son and a daughter. She was well known and respected in Hegewisch. "

The Interstate Construction Company

of Hammond, a well known and reputable concern, engaged in the sewer building business, today began a vigorous fight against petition creditors of Chcago, who are attempting to throw the $30,000 corporation into bankruptcy to collect an amount less than $3,500. Harry C. Sheridan of Frankfort, who sat as referee in bankruptcy in hearing the contested claims againai the Calumet Institute yesterday, sat as special master on the question of adjudicating the Interstate matter today. The principal creditor is the William E. Dee company of Chicago, the complaint of the petitioners being that the Interstate made the First National Bank of Hammond the Citizens Geiman National Bank and the Beckman Supply company of Hammond preferred creditors. The Hammond Savings and Trust company is acting as temporary receiver. The defense of the company will he that it did nothing in . violation of the bankruptcy act. The construction company is represented by the law firm of Rellly & Hardy, the First National bank by attorneys Jesse Wilson and W. J. Whinery, the Citizens National bank by Attorney J. K. Stinson, and the Beckman Supply Company by Attorney Fred Barnett. The entire session yesterday was deJonn urown, tne trown roni nantver through his attorney,. Otto Bruce. HU claim amounted to $3,200 and interest due him under a second mortgage. The court took the matter under advisement, both parties. Trustee Charles Surprise for the Institute and John Brown to rile briefs within ten days. Other contesting creditors were the; Commonwealth Loan and Trust Company and the Commercial Trust and Security Company. Their cases were oror text books U8((fl Jn the school for royalties was disallowed and Putney will submit the case for review before Judge Anderson. The claim of H. M. Fletcher was allowed In full as preference In mm of $300. He was represented by Atty. 3. B. Sheerer. The claim of J. T Hodgmiro. a former bookkeeper, for $100 was allowed in full. Attorney Schuyler S. Dwyer peared for the claimant. Attorney Dwyer also printed th claim of Mrs. Dou-', gal Cree for $1,300 which she says she advanced to pay off Hens. This claim , , , j i . j under advisement and the briefs to be submitted. ! The Claim of John Brown was contes-j ted by Trustee Surprise on behalf of; Brown's contention is that he fur-i. nished this money to pay off mechan - ic's liens against the Law School Bldg. on South Hohman street and that he etandc in the jmf nosition that the. r,.dlnr stood who reduced their claims to judgement more than four months prior to bankruptcy. Money was advanced by Brown on June 26, 1912, on three months note, and agreement entered Into that if same was not paid when due that mortgage would be given. If mortgage had been given 1 f-i i. 1. . 6th. there could be no tlon of same was delayed unttl Oct. 23rd. which fell within the four months period prior to the filing of the bank ruptcy petition on ten. 4th, 1913. TO INVESTIGATE LAKE RESORTS Porter Grand Jury To Probe Gambling in Lake Towns". Valparaiso, Ind.. July 23. Judge Bartholomew, in Porter circuit court, yesterday afternoon, on petition of Prosecutor Fabing. called the grand Jury to meet Wednesday to investigate the lake resorts north of town, where it is said that liquor ia sold and gambling exists. More than sixthousand people were present at the various resorts. Many protests have been made to oGvernor Ralston by Valparaiso citizens. ELKHART TO HAVE $250,000 HOTEL HL E. Bucklen Contemplates Mammoth Hostelry. Elkhaft, Ind.. July 23. H. E. Bucklen, millionaire patent medicine manufacturer, will erect a - new $250,000 hotel in this city, according to an anannouncement made yesterday. The structure, which will be six stories in height, will be of the French Renaissance style of architecture and will have 150 rooms. Although the exact location of the hostelry has not been determined, Mr. Bucklen says It will be erected on Main street. Ground will probably be broken within the next two months. Cook with Gas, save money and time, and banish dirt. No. Ind. Gas & Elee. Co.

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Ji r .5 ' PRINTER DELIVERS SPLENDID LECTURE Incidentally He Fooled His Auditors By His Entertainment. , fuaj. ; f..Evts ?fc6 isa traveled tenslvely fooled Hammondltes at the Baptist church in the Rimbach block last evening. . E. R. McTntyre', a fore man at the Conkey Publishing Plant talked of the Phlllipine Islands, lllus-j trating his remarks by utereopticon pictures. He was so entertaining that those who did not know him throught that they were listening to a travel- ' ogue by a lyceum lecturerer and today a r tllinc- nf thp pseellent Address thev neara1 nad an !3ea tnat he had a d tory ln 1,im frora "ter.!ne to the unlimited anecdotes he teUs, said Mciniyre s iiasiur. xvt- - r iuv u iiuaiua. "I didn't hav any idea what I was ; going to say," said Mclntyre, "and its' a cinch I don't know know what I did j Mclntyre was in the Philippines r- ' the troublous mesand for a while , conauctea a tsapusi mission mere, nu showed 100 slides last night that were colored by a Japanese artist and are i exquisite. The pictures were far better than the ones of the average." travelogue and the talk was more Interesting. Mclntyre fired one story after another. LIMBERT CO. SUED IN COURT The George B. Lmbert company of East Chicago has been made defendant In the sum of $20,000 in a case filed in the superior court this morning by Kasimir Waznltsky a former employe. He is represented by Attorney I V. Cravens who alleges in his complaint that his client lost an eye in a molten metal explosion. The B. & O. C. T. T. railroad is made defendant in a personal Injury suit filed today by Attorneys Sheerer, Kennedy and Lotz for John Sikora, in tha sum of $10,00. In his complaint he holds the company responsible for injuries which he sustained to his foot, because of a fellow worker. y . Old Timers Here. George W. Lawrence, ex-shertff of Lake County and C. F. Templeton, an old residenter, also removed, are ln Hammond today for a vinit. Mr. Lawrence la now a hardware merchant in southern Illinois and Templeton, formerly an insurance writer is ln Tamaulipas, Mexico representing the Victorie Fibre Plantation Co. ..In the lobby of the Hotel Majestic the two old time acquantances met and exchanged confidences this morning. They motored out to Glendale Park as the guest of A. Murray Turner this noon and were at the Country Club later In the day. Great Film at Bijou. Don't fail to see the great Tannhauser film at the Bijou tonight in 3 reels. This is the story of Elizabeth, niece of the Landgrave of Thurlngia, a pretty prince who reigned during the middle ages, was noted for her beauty and goodness. In those days, when chivalry ruled the world, minstrels were held In high repute, and great nobles sang to their lady loves and competed In minstrel tournaments for their favor. Ton will say that a La Vendor cigar cannot be beat. If you try one Adv.

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Zozris? X JFOFT SAYS THEY ARE IMPROVEMENT i Eupt. G ;-M. McDajiiel i fcf the. opin1fVn" thal! tlio "new high ' Bchoca - text books will be an improvement over the ' old ones, despite the opposition that is being raised in some cities.' He bellevese that a set -of books will be approximately one-third cheaper than under the old system. The text books tors, various commitees having been appointed by the state superintendent all over the state to pass on certain subjects. Professor McElroy and Murray of the Hammond high school were on two committees to select books. The change is made ln conformity with a new law which provides for j uniform textbooks in the high school a requlrment which heretofore applied only to the books in the grades. Like "n grade text books, prices are reduci ed where exchanges are made. TYPIST CLERK FOR THE DAY Gertrude Gescheidler, a typist in the city clerk's office at the city hall, had the honor this morning of sitting in with members of the board of public works, reading the communications, calling the roll on resolutions and taking the minutes of procedure. In the absence of Otto Duelke, city clerk, . she played her part so well and displayed such accurate efficiency that should women get the vote In Indiana Miss Gescheidler would have no trouble In obtaining the support of Messrs. Si hroeter, Rohde and Swanton for the office of city clerk. The first Jnislnes of the meeting was a hearing on the Dearborn street sidewalks. The clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. The contract and bond of Newell Brothers for the Columbia avenue and Summer street sidewalks was accepted. Bids for the Jackson street pavement were opened and the matter laid over till August 4. The petition of Miller Brothers for a sewer ln Dearborn street was placed on file. The contract for the paving of Glendale Park was awarded to Ahlborn Brothers at $1.77 a yard. It is to be macadam and asphalt. Plans and specifications for the Dearborn street, section "B" sewer were, accepted. Death of Mrs. Simpson. Mrs. John Simpson, one of Hammond's well known and most respected citizens and mother of Lochlll Simpson, 498 Hohman street died at the family residence on N. Oak street this morning at 8:30 o'clock, following a lingering illness. Death is attributed to dropsy. Funeral arrangements have not been completed and will be announced later. Interment will be made at the Chesterton cemetery. Mrs. Simpson has bee n In poor health for a number of months and although . her condition was critical at times, the news of her death this morning came as a shock to her many friends. She was one of Hammond's pioneer residents and was well known and highly esteemed, by all who gained her friendship. She is also survived by a husband. Say. son, All tfet pipe of mine wit a Forez or Country Club. They are nalna made. Rack package eoatalna premium tickets MclIi-Seottea Tobacco Ce

Twin Seat Motorcycle Accident Wear Crown Point Reveals Black's Shocking Brutality

(Special to Ths Tims.) Crown Point. Ind.. July 23. After every effort had been made to hush the story, facts were elicited here to day which revealed Information that a j young white girl, said to be of Ham-1 mond parentage, while riding a twin-! seat motorcycle with a young negro last Monday night was badly hurt in i an accident on the Joliet road, west of this city. A BRVTAL ACT. The accident happened while the motorcycle was being driven back to Hammond at a high rate of speed, and the negro's unspeakable brutality would have caused him to be roughly dealt with had he been captured. While the machine was being ridden at a high rate of speed, the girl was thrown from her seat and struck the stone road with terrific force. The negro refused to stop his machine, and fearing for his own safety, kept on going and effected his escape. The girl was picked up unconscious and brought to Crown Point, where she was given medical attention. Her right shoulder was dislocated, and she was fear fully bruised about the head and shoulders, besides receiving s severe Internal shock. TELLS HER STORY. The girl, on recovering consciousness, confessed a sordid story, and officers were dispatched to capture the W0MAI1 IS GORED BY COVJ Angry Bovine At Crown Point Attacks Mrs. George Hall. (Special to The Times.) Crown Point, Ind., July 23. Mrs. George Hall was badly injured yesterday while taking care of a cow in a pasture, just north of her home on North Grant street, Mrs. Hall was attempting to untether the animal when it attacked her. knocking her over and badly goring her about the arms and body. The cow which has heretofore been a perfect family pet, never exhibited any tendencies before and the unfortunate woman was wholly unprepared for the attack. She was rescued by neighbors in the nick of time as the animal had her down and would have killed her but for the timely intervention. Although badly bruised, it Is not thought that she suffered internal Injuries and that she will soon recover from her dangerous experience. Building Activity. Building activity in Hammond Is showing a marked Improvement over , that of last week. A large amount of repair work eblng done and a number ', of permits taken out for small buildings. The largest permit for the week Is for a brick veneer residence building at 989 Hohman street , to be erected by William Beilefeld at a cost of $7,000. The following permits have been granted this week: Lot 1. blk. 9. Hoffman's 3rd addition, 20 by 26 by 9. 286 Gostlln street. Herman Haehnel, owner $1,200 Brick veneer building, 30 by 28 by 18, on lot 5 and 6, Harrison Park addition. 989 Hohman St., William Beilefeld. owner 7,000 Lot 10. blk. 4. Oakland addition 466 Bauer street, 28 by 31 by 16 McQulston. owner 2,500 ; I Lot 2, blk. 2. Riverside addition. 460 Michigan Ave. Henry Strong, owner 1 200 Lot 5, blk. 3, Helberg's addition, B76 Sibley St. .Charles Bucheli, ( owner 2,000 Lot 29, C. Hoffman's 2nd addition 24 by 36 by 9. 329 Henry St J. J. Meyers, owner 1,200 Lodge Picnic. The Court of Honor lodges of Hammond, Indiana Harbor and ary are picnicking at Lincoln Park today with the Chicago" lodges of that order. In all there are about 150 from Lake County at the outing. The Hammond delegation left at 11 o'clock this morning on a South Chicago car. No Complaints Made. In an Interview with a Times reporter this morning in regards to the appearance of the silt skirts on the streets of Hammond, Chief Austgen stated that no complaints had been made to him at the central stalon and unless he new garment caused no more of a sensation than It does now, it is probable that no interference will be made.

negro, but he had made good bis escape. The girl refused to give either her own or her black companion's name, and was able to be taken horn to Hammond last night. " . ,

ETHEL SMITH'S ACCIDENTREPEATED St Louis, Mo., July 2J. After seeing two girls narrowly escape incineration on the same machine, Mrs. Minnie Daum mounted the motorcycle of Julius Schneider of Edwardsvllle, II, and wa burned probably fatally when her skirt took fire from the cyce's engine. Excited by the third accident of its kind within an hour. Schneider ost control of the machine. Through, the main streets of the city It sped with the woman In flames on the rear seat shrieking In terror. At the bottom of a hill Schneider ran the motorcycle against a terrace and attempted In vain to beat out the flames on his passenger's dress. C W. Flesebaum, chief et the Are department, who was awakened by her screams,' came to the woman's rescue with a chemical tank. Every . Inch of her body below the' waist, ' however, was seared by the flames. ' Her recovery is doubtful. . Schneider was exhibiting his ' ' machine to a party of girls and invited them for. rides. The skirts of the two who preceded Mrs. Daum also ' took fire, but the blase was speedily extinguished each time. SISTER CITY ? ' FALLS IN LINE Movement Similar to Local -. Organization at Gary. 'Michigan city. Ind,Juiy.23.-ReuBt. t licans, democrats and progressives are T expected to unite here tonight , to per-!, feet a citizens' party, such as have already been formed at Gary, South Bend and Fort Wayne ln Indiana. The Increase of the sentiment for such a movement has caused no little annoyance to the city hall ring, headed by Mayor Fred Miller, who Is seeking reelection. The candidates of the new party will be nominated at the convention tonight.' As is the case In South Bend and - at Fort Wayne, the better element Is lining up behind the Independents ln an effort to Becure law enforcement and increased municipal efficiency, two things which the present administration has not accomplished with any degree of success. V7ANTS BRASS CANNON. (Special to The Times.) Washington, D. C. July 23. A bill has been introduced in the House dli recting the Secretary of War to furnish a bronze or brass cannon as an ornament for the Lake County fair grounds at Crown Point, Ind. ARE YOU A TIMES READER! NORWAY'S KING IS LOSING HIS POWER King Haakon VIL A measure likely to pass the storthing provides that Norway! king henewforth be merely an ornament. The bill woald tak away from the king his power of veto and approval of laws. The storthing: recently granted woman suffrage. Another measure provides that the country become a republic if the present kiixK dies without an heir.

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