Hammond Times, Volume 3, Number 40, Hammond, Lake County, 1 November 1913 — Page 4

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PAGE FOUR THE TIMES. November 1, 1913. True Progressive-Republican To Whom Hundreds of Democrats Are Turning. PETER CRUMPACKER, REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FOR MAYOR OF HAMMOND. DOES THIS SOUND LIKE "GOOD BUSINESS."

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Thr democrat are boasting about the rronoralra of their administration an ntmpirH with the lant republican administration. They tell us that city warrant were hawked about the streets during the republican odmlatatratlon when A. F. Knotta waa mayor In 101)2 and 1003. It Is true that city warrant LEFT OVER FROM THE PREVIOUS DEMOCRATIC ADMINISTRATION WERE SELLING AT ho CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. It la also true, and appears on the record, that the Knotta administration did not 1Mue a single dollar In warrants that wan not Immediately taken up In cash. It waa the flrat administration to put the city on a eaah basts. In addition to paying; for everything; the city got thla administration paid off S&S.OOO.OO of debts old warrants left over from the Retlly administration. The Kellly admlnlMtratloa not only used op all the taxea It could raise, but In 190O waa forced to levy 25 cents on the SlOO to

make np a shortage In the special acssxnent fund, which meant that It waa money unlawfully taken out of that fuad and used for other purposes. The Knotta administration raised la taxea In 1903 S12.1.440.0O. In 1B04, 9126,170.00. The democratic administration In lftOfi Jumped the fax rate to 92.70 and raised S153.B3K. In 1&07 they raised and spent $201,74. Assessed valutlon 14 10O&, 7.R(J5.600. ASSESSED VALUATION IN 191S, 1 0,722.553. INCREASE, 2,S5T,055.

WORKING MEN! WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS?

On last Tuesday Peter W. Meya, the hanker, whose income Is over .VO0.0O per month, nnd John Fltsgerald, the distiller, whose iacome la probably 910,000.00 per month, went through the Reld-Murdock plnnt. the F. S. Bets plant, the Simplex plant nnd many other large planta In the city with Mayor Smalley handing; out cigars right and left to the laboring men. It la sold that at the Beta plant speeches were made by Joseph Conroy and Smalley In which It was aald that Fltsgerald la a stockholder In the Beta corporation and la Interested In the election of Mr. Smalley and desired the laboring men to vote for him. What do you think of the MISER RANKER and the DISTILLER, passing out rig a re to laboring; men! They both have a very great Interest In the laboring- men Just now. At a meeting of the Lake County Trades and Labor Council held Augnat 27. 1913, they put MR. FITZGERALD on the UNFAIR LIST. The minutes of that date, published In Lake County Labor Advocate, contain the followisgi Committee on Distillery Case re ported. Mr. Fltsgerald stated he did not want to see any committee and he artsted that McLeod waa only an oiler and be would take care of McLeod. Moved and seconded tht report be received an progress and committee continued. Motion lost." Moved and seconded the Hammond Distillery be placed on the unfair llts. Motion carried." Thla is signed by two well known democrats. A, B. Carter, president, and Jos. P. Kaaper, secretary 2 SO State street. Hammond. Ind. It la generally understood thnt Mr. Meyn has kept constantly employed against the protest of union labor for the past six yearn or more two nonunion carpenters at wage far below the scale, who did all the repairing; on his large number of houses, ,

SOME FACTS ABOUT TTHE CITY'S BUSINESS.

The organisation now trying- to reelect Mr. Smalley have printed atatements of the financial condition of the city, endeavoring to ahow that the present administration Is a business success- Their statement shows that la February, 1905, when Judge Becker became mayor, the total Indebtedness of the city was 9209,413.95. The total Indebtedness at the present time Is 91S,0OO.OO. It Is 923,413.95 less than It waa eight years ago. Is there anything remarkable about thlst The valutlon for purposes of taxation In tbe rlty of Hammond In the same year, 1005, was 9Vt98.OHO.Oo. This has Increased enormously each year and la the year 1013 reached 910.400,515.00, practically double the valutlon of 1905. The Income of the city from general taxes for city purposes alone, exclus ive of all other sources of revenue, has Increased rapidly each year since 1905 and In 1912 was approximately 990,OOO.OO more than It waa la the year 1905. This Increase has resulted from the wonderful growth of taxable values In Hsmmond In the last few yeara and not from any act or acts of th Z'.iy administration. If they have applied the city revenue to the payment of running expenses and the discharge of the city's obligations, they have simply done what the law has required and which those who handled the money were under bond to do. In the same statement, they take credit for assets amounting to 9721,530.11, which Is tbe valuation they put on the city's rest estate. Including the city hall, public parks, fire stations, etc., and mlHcellaaeous supplies and caab ou hand. Tbey set this off against the present Indebtedness of 9ISfl.OO0.OO, but don't charge themselves with the value of the city's real estate, etc., la 1905, and yet In 1905 the city owned the city ball and all of the parka It bas now except one. The city'a property Is worth much more today than In 1905, It Is true, but this has result ed from the great Increase In values all over the Calumet district In the same period. It Is preposterona to claim that the city administration Is

responsible for thla growth. It Is said

Tax rate. 1009, 91. TO; amount, of tax

cs, 91Sn.713.C0. TAX It ATE. 1013. l.ttO AWOTTNT OF TAXES. 9203.72S.0fl. Note the Increase. Valuation Jumps 92.337,0.15. TAT RATE INCREASES 20 PER CENT. AMOUNT OK TAXES RAISED INCREASES 970,015. WHERE IS ECONOMY IN AN ADMINISTRA TION THAT R ISED THE RATE AND ADDS SO PER CENT TO THE TAXES IN FOUR VEARSf With real economy I and an Increase In valuation of nearly three millions the rate ought to he less. What la done with the money, and why does It take 970.000 more per year to run the rlty than It took four years ago? Another thing. The highest rate that Hammond has ever suffered Is 92.70 la the democratic years of HKM1 and 1007. 1 he republican party give the city a business) administration In 1002, 1903 and 1904, when the laws of the state were lax. The democrats boast of giv ing a business) (f) administration, but Is operating under more strict laws. The democrats cannot excuse their ex travagance by saying that they are paying- off old debts. If they are they are their own debts. THE REPUBLI CAN ADMINISTRATION CREATED NO DEBTS. Please note, Mr. Voter, that the tax rate la 1912 and 1913 In the biggest that It has been In Ave years, notwithstandingn atcady Increase In valua tion. Does this point to democratic efficiency and economy? Meyn and Fitzgerald may be able to make their renters vote for Smalley, but what claim have they on the labor ing; man? Don't you think your interests will I he better taken care of by Peter Crum ps c k. e r, who Is honest and fearless and will be fair to all? No bosses or big Interests ran control him. A vote for Simons Is. In effect, vote for Smalley. Don't throw your vote away, laboring" men, but vote It straight for Crurapacker If yon want to turn down the Chicago made political booses behind Smalley. AVhat do you think of these political bosses 1 John Fltxgerald the former boss of the Goose inland ward, the toughest In the city of Chicago, m friend and associate of Roger Sullivan. Hlnky Dink and Bath House John, from whom he learned his politics. Henry Downey, president of the Jeff erson club and democratic city chairman, bona in three warda near the stock yards. Con" Horns, a stock yards bosa politician, who is to be on the board of public works If Smalley la elected. John L. Rohde. formerly a boss poli tician in the stock yards district nnd now in office for over fifteen years. Frank O'Rourke, city ccaler, a form er Cleveland ward boss, who seems to have more to say than any one else. Peter Lyons, the great sewer con structor, who tins never been compe tent for bin office, but who neverthe less has been city civil engineer for over fifteen years. Jobn F. Kuhlman, street commis sioner, who has held office for more than fifteen years. These are the men behind Smalley and they are working their heads off and spending much time nnd money to be kept In power and office. Will yon as good citizens with the best Interests of tbe city at heart vote to keep them In power? that Jacob Rlmbacb nt an early day paid 91,600.00 for the present Lion Store block. It Is worth 9500,000.00 to day. The democratic administration of Hammond had nothing more to do with the growth In value of the city'a property than they have bad with Mr. Illmbach's property or that of any other cltlmen. They also clslm that Mr. Smalley as city comptroller inaugurated the pres ent system of accounting by which check Is kept upon the collection and disbursement of funds. Tht office of comptroller was created by the iegls. lature aa part of the cities and towns law of 1905. The law referred to re quires tbe comptroller to keep separate accounts of npproprlstlons to the dlff erent departments, to audit these ac counts, to make statements to the trea surer and other officers of njrorlatlonn made by the council and to man age the financial department of the city. This law prescribes his duty In detail. Those who wrote the law In augurated the system and It appli to all cities In the state of certain Clnsses. Tbe comptroller has no choice or alternative as to what be will do. The law says what he shall do and puts him under bond to do It. No complaint Is made of the way Mr. Smalley discharged his duty aa comptroller. But It Is idle to claim that he Inaugurated tae nysTem. 11 ne naa aone otherwise than aa he did, he could not have con tinued as comptroller. Don't be misled by statements that the present administration or those who hold Jobs under It are glvlag the city a business administration. - They have attended to the city's business In a way. It Is true. They could not do otherwise. But every one familiar with city affairs knows that there Is and bas been too much politics and too little business In the . management of city affairs. The gang now In have held office no long that they have become indifferent to the city'a needs. Their chief concern Is to keep their organization and retain their jobs. A change will hnve a wholesome effect. Hammond needs and deserves It.

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(Advertisement.) Peter Crumpacker, republican candidate for mayor, has been a resident of Hammond for 25 years. He came here when Hammond was little more than a .ettlemeut nnd baa grown up with the town. Without the advantage of means or Influence, he started la the practice of law In Hammond In 1SS8

NOT A PERTINENT CAMPAIGN ISSUE There haa been Injected Into thla caaapslg-n an Isaac that Is not pertinent thereto. It has been said thst Peter Crumpacker, the republican candidate for mayor, la a corporation lawyer and therefore should not be elected. It Is true that Mr. Crumpacker haa represented some of the local corporations In a legal capacity. Why have they employed him? Because his compre hensive knowledge of the Is w and his nnd Jodcmest made him a wise and aafe counsellor. His employment waa a recognition of his ability and his retention haa been due to his faithful, conscientious performance of duty. While he haa represented some corpo rations, he has also represented many Individuals aa plaintiff In aetlona sgsinst corporariona and has recovered some of . the biggest Judgments ever obtained against eorporntlona In thin county. The "News" published a Hat of cases la which Mr. Crumpacker a npeara as attorney for corporations. Below Is given a partial list of cases lu which Mr. Crumpacker has represented indlvidunls In suits agnlnst corporations, together with the amount of Judaxemata obtained by the Individuals: Smith vs. Inland Steel Co 910,000 Ambre vs. Postal Telegraph Co. 4,000 Smith, admr., vs. Nstional Fire Pro Bag Co 4,000 Helmlrh vs. Stsndard Oil Co ,0OO Mush rush vs. Nickel Plate R.R. 2,000 Tuley vs. Michigan Central R.R. 1,000 Williams vs. Republic Iron A Steel Co 3,500 Burnadetta vs. City of Whlt- !- 2.00O Smutser va. Chicago A Erie R- R.. 1x00 Austin vs. G. H. Hammond Co.. 2.ROO Fordek vs. Standard OH Co..... 2.000 Gillespie vs. Inlaad Steel Co 12,000 .Mra. Pat Riley vs. Nickel Plate R- R 2,500 Harper vs. Repobllc Iron A Steel Co l.eoo Jahnke vs. City of Hammond... IO.OOO Gray vs. Knickerbocker Ice Co. 9,000 Slwy vs. London Guarantee A Accident Co. 2. (MM) Stangewlts vs. National Force A Iron Co , 6,000 Walton vs. Chicago Terminal Ry. Co 10,000 Olson, admr- vs. Knickerbock er Ice Co 10.000 The above list contains Iknly n part of the cases In which Mr. Crumpacker has represented aa Individual In aa ac tlon against corporations snd In most of these cases It was necessary to light them through the upper courts before the judgments were finally paid. Mr, Crumpacker'a record throughout the years of his practice shows him to have taken ail meritorious cases for any client 'who came to him. He always haa been willing and Is now willing to take any business against corooratlons whenever he can get It. In "Campaign Issue No. 3 Defined," la the columns of this paper on Tuea day, the 28th, Mr. Smalley's news bu reau boasts that the city machine has put an end to the lettlngs of contracts for public work to favored contrac tors. And yet the Ahlborn Construction company has grown fat on public Jobs. It Is now moving Heaven and earth to elect Mr. Smalley. Is this because his admlnlatratlsn playa no favorites and contracts are always let to the lowest and best bidder? Henry Downey, president of the Jefferson club and close friend of Fltxgerald, has: bad his share of public jobs. Is he also stralalng every effort to reelect Mr. Smalley because he Is against such favoritism la such matters? You know the answer, Mr. Voter. Do you want thla condition to continue for four more years years? It la for yon to say "Yes" or No oa election day.

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and hns developed Into a successful lawyer. His acquaintance Is wide. Ills knowledge of Hammond and Its meads Is comprehensive. His opponents have publicly admitted that he Is bonest and capable. He never ran for office before. 'Vo man, or combination of men, ever baa been able to control him. Hammond needs such a man for mayor.

CONSIDER THE MAN BEHIND. DONT VOTE FOR A CANDIDATE BECAUSE HE IS A "GOOD FEL LOW."

There are a lot of "good fellows"' who would be failures In public office. It Is nonsense to ssy that a vote for 'good fellow Smalley Is a vote for him alone. It Is a vote for the graag "behind." Here they arei 1. JOHN FITZGERALD 1 Distiller. aspires ' to be "ftoger Sullivan" of Haauuoad. Boasts of his association and acquaintance with bosses In Chlcngo. Forced appointment of Smaller when the earda were stocked to sidetrack him for Joha F. Kroat when Lawrence Becker resigned to become Jurigei friend of Sam Ablemaa, and maybe back of the Impudence of Ableman In being; a candidate for mayor the more to split np the Opposition to Smalley. Wanta a mayor he can dietale to.. 2. PETER LYON St Professional politician. City engineer so long- that few remember when he was not In office; noted for planning; and building sewers on top of the ground, and chargeable with the glaring defects In the plans for the proposed deep sew er, by which tne people wouiu nave been robbed of thousands. Moving heaven and earth to keep Smalley In office and thus keep a Job himself. 3. JOHN GAVIT. Drawing a salary for Servian; the city as Its attorney and also attorney for the New York Centrnl I.tnri which does he serve best? llnsy at Indianapolis when the legislature meets, always oa the Job to keep bis Job, and hence pulling every stria ti elect Smalley. - 4. JOHN ROHDE. Drawing a aalary from the city for seventeen years, and bound to keep on four yeara more if he can land Smalley again. What has he done as Alderman or member of Board of Public Works to Improve the waterworks or solve the other problems before the people r What has he done to keep Hammond ahead? Nothing, but can always keep busy pulling; wires to stay In office. 5. S. E. SWAIM. Runs the Dally News, and gets the city printing. Is for any democrat so he can make a living off the elty. Runs columns of stuff, free of course, for the democrats, while every line Peter Crumpacker and the other republicans get Is paid for In cold cash. NO NEWSPAPER IS SUPPORTING CR I MP ACKER. It's bread and butter to Swaim to be for WHAT THEY MEANT! When the Republicans asked, Where are the Eberts. the Schloers and -the Drackerts, what voice have they In fe party today," they did not mean these men were not now good staunch Demscrata. There was no claim that their Influence aad votes would be for Crumpacker and tbe Republican ticket. They were formerly local Democrstie lesders snd their methods were clean and never questionable. They are not the leaders todsy. The Democrats want aad need their vstes. But Fits gerald, O'Rourke and Pete Lyons control the organization, determine the policies of the party aad hold the ( offices or else name the man p--3li:tcd. J The leadera of a few yeara ago have Keen suppisntcs In the control 01 tbe city by, the gang of today. The mere fact that some gentlemen will support Mr. Smalley does not Justify the continued control of the present gang. A vote fo Crumpacker la a -rote against Frank O'Rourke and Peter Lyons. . A vote for Crumpacker and the entire republican ticket means a new era of good government la Hammond.

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polltlci-n5 public contractor, close friend of John Fltxgerald. and probably aspiring; to get his hand Into public : contracts if Smalley stays In office. 1, 1 1 1 .. 1 a " , " " " ' Downey's work if the gang; ataya l power f 7. FRANK O'ROIRKE, city sealer, who wants to hold his Job. Spends most of his time working politics, and the city pays his aalary just the same. 8. CON Bl'RNS AND DAN EX. RIGHT, both close to New York Central Lines. Euright being Michigan Central Agent, and both said to be promised places on next Board of Pub- -lie Works. Isn't that too much to give any railroad two out of three on the Board. . A BVNCH OF LESSER LIGHTS, working to keep In office, or to get In. It Is reported that the same job bas been promised to so many Smalley workers that If each one gets bis turn, none will stay In long enough to get his feet warm. Tbey forgot that tbe mayor niny remove bla appointee at any time, nnd Fltsgerald will probably see thnt each one lets go for the Best fellow. "What foola these mortals be," to give up desirable places with good employers to subject themselves and their living to the will of a professional politician. Mr. Voter, a vote for Smalley alone would be a vote for a good fellow, a good accountant, but unfit for high executive placej but a vote for Smalley Is1 more than that) It it a vote for the GANG BEHIND. whose schemes It would require high courage and iron nerve to resist. Does Smalley resist them now? Could he then? The gang use the democratic party only ns a means to aa end. and ask for party loyalty that their own purposes ntary be served. Tbe rank and file of democrats are bonest. well-meaning citlsens who hste boss rule, but must now vote against tbe democratic candidates to end It. If you are tired of the gang, vote for Crumpacker, who hrts no bosa. no gang, no newspaper, but bis record of i twenty-five years residence In Hammond ns a lawyer, a business man, an able, courageous and patriotic cltlaen. SELFISH "BUSINESS ABILITY" COSTLY TO TAXPAYERS The present rlty administration employe a rlty stenographer. Did you knew It? She Is paid this yeas ffl5 a month, which Is S7SO.OO a year. While they were boosting the salaries of other officials, tbey raised hers to 97A.O0 a month, or SK40.OO a year to begin Jan. 1, 1014. The lady who drawa thla money Is Miss Grace Gehrlag aad she Is the stenographer aad office girl for John Gavlt. She looks after all the business of Mr. Gavlt, connected with , hia general practice. Should the city of Hammond pay for a stenographer for the New York Central Railroad lines, all of whose local business Is done In Mr. dsvlt's office? Vote for Peter Crumpacker. Ho haa aongh backbone to resist and defeat any such Imposition oa the taxpayers. Peter Crumpacker baa never asked tbe suffrage of Hammond voters. He is aow the people's candidate and asks for your support.

Please Answer These Questions, The present Democratic city administration asks your sup port at the polls solely on its past record. What has it done for the citizens or the city of Hammond? How have they Improved the street car service? How have they protected the safety and lives of our citizens at railroad crossings? What have they done toward track elevation? What steps have been taken in behalf of the interests of gas and electric consumers? What has been done regarding telephone service and rates? Does the way they have handled the deep sewer proposition cause you to have faith in their ability to handle the big problems of Hammond? Have they kept the streets and alleys in good condition or has the army of street employes just been holding snaps in reward for past or future favors? Have the water-works problems been solved so that at all seasons and under all conditions, citizens are assured of an adequate supply of pure, clean water? Has the garbage of the city been disposed of with regard to the health of the people of every section of the city and in such manner as to be a source of revenue to the city instead of a big item of expense? The only thing that has been done in four years has been in the way of street improvements and those who have paid these special assessments know how inadequately and inefficiently this has been done. Nothing else has been done except to raise the tax rate and provide for an increase of salary for every city officer, which will begin for them January first, if you re-elect them. The administration is negative in every respect for self interest. Because of its past record it is not entitled to your endorsement Make a change. Elect the Republican ticket and with men of ability, honesty and integrity of the Republican nominees in office you can hope for greater and better things for Hammond.

WHAT THE REPUBLICAN TICKET STANDS FOR

Here are the things for which the Republican ticket stands aa outlined in the platform. The thing's for which th party declares should receive the consideration of every voter. 1. We declare that the officers of the city are charged with administering its affairs, belong to the city, and the city docs not belong to them. We denounce official inactivity, indolence, and shortsightedness which attempt and accomplish nothing, until driven to the effort by an outraged and over- , c , ' Is,. a v. v. v c 1 y nvina M.VI L ur ill nun I favored and should be constructed only j wnen deslred by the majorlty of those having to pay for them. We denounce j this sections says, any attempt to build :sewgo ,s disposal, stations, r; .other Pu. Kii, ' . . , . . works which are designed to protect the health of and otherwise benefit the whole city, by levying a tax on real estate in a limited district and allowing others who will receive the benefits thereof to escape the payment of any part of the cost. S. We deplore the Incompetency and

shortsightedness of city officials who tlce which permits favtorttism to conare compelled to confess their mistakes tractors to extort money frm the tax-

in mis respect tpuouc works) ty nullding a second and third sewer in a street because previous sewers, were improperly constructed. 4. We regard the water works question as of the greatest importance. ;Ve deplore the inefficiency of Hammond's water supply, and charge its present disgraceful condition to the in. difference of the party In power for nearly tec years. We pledge the republican part yto immediate efforts to secure adequate water pressure at all j times, to the end that there shall be sufficient water for the needs of all ; the people of the city and to protect, our property from fire. SELFISH "BUSINESS ABILITY" COSTLY TO TAXPAYERS The present city administration em ploys n city stenograpner. If la you 1 know It? She ia paid this yesr 65 a j month, which Is S7NO.AO m mrmr. U'kll. ! they .were boosting the salaries of other officials, they raised hers to $70.00 a month, or SH4O.0O a year to begin Jan. 1, 1014. Tbe lady who drawn this money is .nisi uracc uenriug aaa lie

y is .mm uracc uenring aaa lie t stenographer and office girl for "n,e position an fJavlt. She looks after all tl.;0""1 ,or TOOP

is the John business of Mr. Oavlt, connected with his general practice. Should the city of Hammond pay for a stenographer - K.- V o.h f ...I M.I, J lines, nil of whose local business Is done In Mr. Gavlt's office? Vote for Peter Crumpacker. He has eaough hachboae to resist and defeat asy such imposition oa the taxpayers. MORE EVIDENCE OF "BUSINESS ABILITY" Here we are, all for Joha D. Smalley for mayor. We are pleased to aay to all our friends that we endorse the HONEST and efficient administration aad most sincerely hope It will continue to ndmlnlstcr the affairs for four years more. Signed. W. D. WEIS AND OTHERS. Notice, Mr. Voter, that Dr. Wels "most sincerely hopes it will continue four yearn more. Sure he does. Why? Dr. Wels Is secretary of the board of public health, a position which requires little of his time. Ho Is In the genersl practice of medicine. His office Is at 641 South Hohmaa street la a little old frame shack which the doctor owns. The city hss psld to the doctor ever since he has beea secretary S25.00 a month, or 9300.0O a year, tor the rent sf this little building that would not h worth f 15 a month for aay other purpose. He also gets 40 a month, or S4SO.0O, for clerical help. He keeps a girl to

E. Pledges the party if placed in power to bring about the elimination of unnecessary tracks in the business district. 6. Adovates immediate steps for the improvement of the Grand Calumet river to make It a highly of commerce instead of having it as it is now a filthy slough. Recommends that the city proceed at once to get the necessary abutting property deeds, which the U. S. government requires for a right of way. 7. Urges city administration to use all possible influence for a new Calumet avenue bridge over the Grand Calumet river. 1 S. Advocates the development of small parks to increase the health and happiness of the people. , 9. Pledges party to do everything, in its power to get better inter-city wail service in the Calumet region from the post office department. 10., Advocates the best possible street Improvements for the money x-

eended. and disannroves of anv nrppayers. 11. Pledges the party if put Into power to co-operate with local improvement associations. 12. Deplores the high tax rate in Hammond. . - . 13. Pledges party to use every. legitimate means to maintain Hammond as the leading Northwestern Indiana city in industrial, financial, business and social activities. 14. Pledges the republican candidates If elected to serve all the people of Hammond, to give their best efforts and untiring energy to the development of civic spirit, enterprise, peace and answer the telephone and receive his patients. He receives S900.00 tor fumlgstlng. Did you ever see the young fellow who drives the doctor's auto and worka en the docter'a farm? Shall the taxpayers hire private chauffeurs and farm hands? Doctor's salary as fixed by law aad b-IM" " PP'"," -lty ac1 corning to tae last ceasus is 41.du. It this Is added ft.OOO.OO as sanitary . Inspector. If some one should offer yea the d pay you S25 per office, store or home " '"' ' "T -ealence to your business or ' ome roa ,M" ,or ,onr y'"r" : "I""" 1 wmt aillllliuiraiillll This item of 300 for keeping up the doctor's office, together with many other thtnga la the conduct of handling the city's business Is the reason that In three years, although the assessed valutlon of property In Hammond has Increased 30 per cent, the tax rate haa gone up 20 cents on the IOO. Hammond Republican Ticket. MAYOR Peter Crumpacker. CLERK Frank J. Dorsey. TREASURER Charles W. Hubbard, JUDGE Patrick J. Toomey. COUNCILMEN-AT-LARQB. William Herkner. James E. Kennedy. -James R. Graves. Osro B. Lloyd. William J. Hojnacki. COUNCILMEN. First Ward Clyde I Fowler. Second Ward Albert F. Trubn. Third Ward Frtd L. Wyman. Fourth Ward Henry Eggera. Fifth Ward William KahL Sixth Ward Joseph Trinkl. Seventh Ward Ernest E. Fricks. Eighth Ward Clarence M. Eder. Ninth Ward Erlck Lund. Tenth Ward John Novak. (Advertisement