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The National tribune., 1906-06-28


Hood WssteA to Fight.
From Villanow the army passed
through the gaps in the mountains, and
halted during the 18th and 10th at
Crossroads, In q beautiful valley about
nine miles south of Lafayette At this
| time l received intelligence that Sherman
had, on the 18th. reached Snake Creek
| Gap. where the right of his line had
| rested in the early Spring of this year;
also. that he was marching in our pur-
suit, whilst Gen. Wheeler was endeav-
| oling to retard his advance as much as
| I"s>lble. l here determined to advance.
no further towards the Tennessee River.
but to select a position and deliver bat
| tie, since Sherman had. at an earlier
date than anticipated. moved as far
north as l had hoped to allure him;
moreover, was again In the vicinity
| of the Alabama line, with the EiIe
Mountain Railroad In my rear, and :
thought l had discovered that improve
| ment in the morale of the troops
which would justify me in delivering
| battle. In accordance with information
received from our cavalry, Sherman
had. however. made no further divi-
sion of his forces after leaving Atlanta.
I estimated, therefore, his strength to
be about $1,000 electives.
Upon the eve OF action / considered
II important to ascertain by personal
| inquiry and through the aid Of officers
If my staff. not alone from corps com :
manders. but from officers Of less rank,
! whether or not my Impressions after
the capture Of Dalton were correct. and
I.cOuld rely, upon the troops entering
| into battle at least Lcpeful OF victory.
i took measures to obtain likewise the
| views OF Lieut.-Gen Lee, who, at This
juEcture. was with his corps I'm rear. ut
or near Ships Gap. He agreed With all
The National tribune., 1906-06-28

This last precautionary measure
deemed advisable, as / sought to fore
stall every possible contingency. II
our arms met with only partial success
In battIe-that IL. II Sherman was not
routed but merely badly Wogsted-I
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE

The summit Of Mount Vesuvius Is
now covered with snow.
Nine thousand Of the inhabitants Of
Bejar. Spain have decided to emigrate
to Uruguay and Nicaragua.
The cotton harvest in central Asia
IS extremely good, 1900 car loads in
stead of tho usual 10000, being avail
able for export.
The condition of the shah has taken
n sharp turn for the worse and his
death is expected hourly.
Below zero temperatures prevail in
North Dakota, part of Montana and
Canada.
Harrison Parkman, the man who
first brought alfalfa from South Amer
lea and planted it in the United States,
is dead at Emporia, Kan, aged 73
years.
Frank Warwick, a homesteader, was
found frozen to death near his shack
three miles north of Imperial, \. D.
Unknown persons have attempted to
blackmail the Northern Pacific out OF
$4,000, by the dynamite method, but
the road prepared for trouble and the
blackmailers laid low.
The residence Of Governor McInnes,
Of the Yukon, b. c.. known as Gov
ernment House. was burned Christmas
Day. Loss, 100000
The city prison at Jacksonville, in
Calhoun county, Ala, was burned, and
Richard Walker. the only inmate ere
mated. He was a wife beater.
The popularity of the pantomimt
seems to he on the increase at Lon
don. Not less than a dozen theaters
in London and its suburbs are giving
pantomimes
The Mexican Central railway con
ductors are voting on the matter Of 6
union strike
The work of repairs on the break
in the Colorado river just across the
Mexican California internationa
boundary line has been commenced.
The OSservatore Romano. Vatican
organ. of Rome. says that Archbishop
1reland's sermon on the French strug
gle should be accepted with reserve q:
coming from an infected source.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
MOB OUT IN COLORADO
Tries to Do Murder, but Is ''Persuad-
ed" to Refrain.

Tries to Do Murder, but Is 'Persuad-
ed" to Refrain.
Las Animas, Colo, Dec. 81. - After
several hours of diigent effort at
stormlng the county jail here a mob
which gathered for the purpose of
avenging the death of Henry Laven-
meyer, a well-knOwn farmer near here
who was murdered in a most brutal
way by Il tramp, dispersed, and it is
not thought that further attempts will
be made to carry out the plan OF
Outlawry. The mob worked its way
into the jail as far as the steel doors
by breaking down the wooden doors
but was met with a stern refusal by
the jail keepers to turn over the pris-
oner, and finally gave up.
When apprehended the murderer
gave his name as Lawrence Iceberg
and many believe him to be insane
I.eberg'S crime was inhuman. AHght
ing from Santa Fe freight train al
Robinson station. near this city, he
crossed the river and secured q mea
from II farmer named HuTNlS. w u0I
I.cherg finished eating he demanded
lodging, but was refused because OF
his abusive language. Iceberg left the
Purvis farm. and after preparing q
camp on the river bank started back
toward Purvis' place. evidently bent
on revenge. He set fire to a hay stack
belonging to Henry Lavenmeyer
thinking it was the property of Purvis
The fire attracted Lavenmeyer, whC
took Iceberg into custody. allowing hin
TO ride behind him on his horse
When Lavenmever dismounted Il
open the gate at the road entering hi:
ranch Iceberg struck him on the hea(
with a hammer which he found tieC
to I.avenmeyer's saddle. The latter fel
stunned and Iceberg beat him over tn,
head until he became tired. Leberl
left his victim lying in the road anC
went back to his camp at the river
side. He returned soon after and witt
pocket knife he cut Lavenmeyer'
throat from ear TO ear and attempte,
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
UNION PRESS FEEDERS TO JAIL
State Supreme Court Sustains the
Lower Courts at Chicago in II
Strike Injunction Case.

Chicago. Dec. 27.-Under a decision
handed down by the supreme court of
Illinois four union press feeders, in
Guiding the president and secretary of
FRANKLIN union, will be obliged to go
to jail for periods ranging from thirty
days to six months. The two officials
of the union must also pay fines. This
decision ends a fight in the courts
which has lasted for four years.
During the strike in 1902 of the
members of Franklin union against
the printing shops of the Typothetae
organization the four men violated an
injunction making it unlawful for the
picketing of the strike bound establish
ments. Sentences and fines were i'm
posed by the lower courts. and the
unionists appealed to the state supreme
court for a decision. The four men
who will be committed to jail under
the decision are Charles Werner, presl-
dent; John NJ Shea. secretary; Harry
Brown and Michael Flannery-
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
Fireman's Brotherhood Makes
Charges Against the South
ern Pacific Railway Co.
NEGROES ARE FORCED TO WORK
So It VIII Be Alleged to Labor Com
missioner Neil.
Company Officials Say the Strike Is
Barely Fclt-En gineers Continue
Loyal-Fireman Abduct-
ed in Louisiana.

Houston. Tex, Dec. 27.-Vice Grand
Master Shea, of the Brotherhood of Lo-
comotive Firemen, announces that be
will lay before Commissioner Of La
bor Neill. who is due to arrive here
from Washington today, charges Of
peonage against the Southern Pacific
railroad. that company having com
PEELED negroes to serve as firemen
against their Will. Southern Pacific
officials declare that trains are being
operated on schedule time.
All Trains Reported Moving,
Reports to the headquarters of the
Atlantic system of the Southern Pa
cifc lines covering twenty hours
show that the lines are experiencing
little difficulty in operating trains on
account OF the strike of the locomo-
tive firemen. Fourteen freight trains
out of sixteen scheduled were handled,
all of the yard engines with the eXceD-
ton Of two at San Antonio We're work
ing also. All scheduled freight and
passenger trains and two extra freight
trains were operated on the Victoria
division, and on the Texas and New
Orleans east of this city all scheduled
trains were started. The same is true
on the FL Paso division west Of San
Antonio.
Locomotive brotherhood Satisfied.
AT Lobo, near FL Paso, Engineer
Kutz is reported to have been assault
ed by Brakeman Binger and so severe
~ injured that he could not continue
to run. II. E. Willis. assistant grand
chief ot the Brotherhood Of Locomo-
tive Engineers. says that his orcaniza-
tion is thoroughly satisfied with the sit
uation. and all its members are going to
do all in their power to maintain their
contract with the railroad company
and keep the trains moving
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
"YocKo ALLISON IS RECAPTURED
Once Famous Criminal Was Leading Il
Quiet, Honorable Life.

Elkhart. Ind, Dec. 25.-"Yock' ALI
son. famous in the criminal annals of
northern Indiana and Southern Mich
igan, and who figured in a sensational
escape from the Jackson (MichD pris-
on Svo years ago. has been rearrested
at Moline ILL.,, where he was living
a quiet, honorable life. under the name
Of Wilson. and he has been returned
to prison. AS a member of the old
Lake shore railway gang of robbers,
he terrorized northern Indiana. After
his escape from prison. a great change
came over the man. and he married q
young woman at Auburn, Ind, after
which he removed to Moline, Ill.
changed his name to Wilson and re-
newed work as printer with the Deer
ing Plow company. A child resulted
from his marriage. and he was pre-
pairing a Christmas tree for his little
one when a detective recognized him
from photograph in the Moline rogues
gallery and made the arrest. "Yock"
did not deny his identity, and after bid
ding his wife and child goodby he at
tempted to commit suicide with laud-
naum, but the bottle was wrested from
his grasp.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
VIII Wait for Purdv,s Report

Washington, Dec. 27.-It is stated
at the war department that no dis
position will be made of the applica-
tions for re-enistment Of the members
of the Twenty-ffth infantry, colored,
who We're recently discharged without
honor, pending the return to Washing
ton and report Of Assistant Attorney
General Purdy. This officer should
have arrived at Brownsville yesterday,
accompanied by Major Blocksom. of
the inspector generals department, who
made the original investigation.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
MASKED MEN AT WORK
Fireman Taken from His Engine and
Held Prisoner for Awhile.

Held Prisoner for Awhile.
New Orleans, Dec. 81. - John Gold
reaux, a Southern Pacific locomotive
fireman, walked into Opelousas, La,
after having been taken from his en-
gine by masked men twenty-five miles
outside of town. and after having
tramped the largest part of the night
to reach town.
-Four masked and armed men board
ed the engine during a stop, and de-
spite the fact that G0ldreauX hid him
self they found and dragged him off
the engine. No violence was offered to
him, and he was released soon as his
train was too far away to be overtak-
Ell.
Peoria, ILL.,. Dec. 27.-At the offices
OF the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men it is stated that there is nothing
to be given out relative to the strike
or the Southern Pacific. other than
that Grand Master John J. Hannahan
will probably leave before the latter
part Of next week to take personal
charge of the strike for time at least.
HSnnahain has left for Galesburg to be
gone few days, aad it is stated that
he left directions to say that he did
not think the situation at this time
called for any public statements from
him.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
Indiana Harbor.

Mrs. c. Baker spent today in Chicago
shopping
HID. Ligols of Ft, Wayne. Ind. spent
today here.
J. G. Bergens was a business visitor
in Chicago this afternoon.
Philip Kaufman visited friends in
Chicago today
B. Z. Fowler transacted urgent bust
ness in Hammond this morning.
Alma Lumberg left this morning for
Valparaiso. Ind, 10 be the guest of
friends and relatives for few days.
Miss Cora Dieterich of Hammond was
here the guest of her sister, Ethel
Hiner. today.
A NJ Wood of Chicago was in Ham
mond this morning looking after real
estate interests.
Miss Amanda Jones of South Chicago
was the guest of Miss Anna Calvin
yesterday afternoon.
Ralph Garvin. who has been visiting
at his home in Goshen. Ind. for the
past week, returned today.
Grace Rogers was here from Chicago
today visiting her brother. E. ".
Eupes.
Mrs. NJ. Strict of Chicago spent yes
terday afternoon with her sister. Mrs
Prester.
Mrs. Stuart of Williams street, left
this morning for Michigan City where
she Will visit friends for q week.
Bae Lake is here from Dowagia
Mich, visiting his sister. Mrs. E G.
WaItham of Commonwealth avenue.
r. NJ Burton. manager Of the tele-
/ phone exchange. went TO Aurora, Ill,
today to visit his parents until after
New Years.
| Rev. Far Van Wagner. pastor of the
First Baptist church. who left six
weeks ago for Franklin. Ind. to fully
recover his health. is much improved
and IS expected to return to the Har-
Dor SATURDAY..
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
WILL PRESENT SCHOOL BILL.

Senator Crumpacker of LaPorte
county, will father bin in the coming
session of the state legislature which
will make it possible for counties to es-
tablish agricultural schools. giving the
power to boards of county commission
ers TO make appropriations for the
erection of buildings and the main
tenance faculties Of instruction 1t is
understood here that the measure will
be given enthusiastic support and its
promoters are confident it will be made
a law
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
Queen Helena an Artistic.

Naples, Dec. 81 Under the guidance
of Signor Casciasco. the artist, Queen
Helena has perfected herself in the
execution of water cOlors and pastelS.
Some of her pictures will be sent to
an exhibition at Venice. but under an
assumed name, as the queen wishes to
keep her identity secret
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
EAST curcAcoAx WANTS LIGHT.

Mandamus proceedings have been
filed by Robert Spear against the In
diana Natural Gas and Oil company
operating in East Chicago. Spear and
the Indiana Natural Gas and OIL com
pany had some alteration in which the
company tried to get the best Of Spear
by cutting on his light and fuel. The
mandamus writ which was issued yes
terday. is to compel the company to re-
instate Spears gas. II is returnable
next Wednesday.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
Was Known All Oyer the World.

Portland, Ore, Dec. 27. - Captain
William ?. Gregory, Of the United
States steamship Heather, sends word
from Juneau, Alaska, of the probable
death by drowning of Captain James
f. Lehman, the pioneer Alaskan pilot.
Captain Lehman was engaged in pilot
ing the Heather in Alaskan waters
when that vessel arrived at Juneau
where he disappeared Lehman is
known probably in every prominent
seaport in the world
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
JUDGE CHETLAINS CASE
Report of the Bar Association Com
mittce Which Investigated the Chi
cagO Jurist's Finances.

Chicago, Dee. 81. - The judiciary
committee of the Chicago Bar assOcia-
ton. which has been investigating
charges against Superior Court Judge
Chetlain of having become interested
in various financial transactions, which
came under the jurisdiction of his
court, has found the jurist guilty of
grave infractions of conduct becoming
a judge, and that he has by his rath-
er reckless actions seriously impaired
his usefulness as a Judge"
No further action in the matter will
be taken by the Bar association, as no
recommendations were made to that
body by the judiciary committee. The
Investigation by the Bar association
was made by request of Judge Chet
lain himself
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
DECISION CAUSES COMMENT.

The announcement in these columns
yesterday that Special Judge Hanan
at Goshen had ruled that lodges and
clubs must have a license to sell alco
holic liquors has caused considerable
comment in lodge circles in Hammond
The general opinion. however. seems
to be that the decision viii be reversed
when brought before the supreme court
especially when it is remembered that
the Goshen decision was made by a
Judge who Is believed to be a tee
totaler.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27

Washington, Dec. 27.-The state de
pcrtment has been officially advised
by Henry B. Dyke. assistant solicitor
of the 500 line at Minneapolis, of the
death in a wreck on that road Of De
laval ]. Beresford, brother of Lord
Charles Beresford, and asking that the
department notify the British ambas-
sador with the view to having him adj
wise relatives and direct disposition Of
the BODY.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
Matter for the Police.

Washington, Dec. 81. ~ Secretary
Taft said that he had not yet received
any word officially of the street car
riot at Leavenworth, Kan, Monday
night. in which members of the Ninth
cavalry figured. THAT appears to be a
matter for the police" was all the com
ment the secretary desired to make on
the subject.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
PUBLIc SALE.

IN the matter of Chas. Pitzele, Bank
rupt.
No. 2300.
The undersigned trustee viii sell at
public auction. at the premises of the
bankrupt in East Chicago, Indiana, on
the zsth day of December. 1906, at 10
O'Clock p. m, the entire stock OF goods
IN the estate Of said bankrupt
LAKE COUNTY SAVINGS &
TRUST COMPANY.
I2-26-2t. Trustee.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
BattIeship Tests successfuI.

Norfolk. Va. Dec 2T-The United
States battleshp Connecticut, which
has been undergoing a series of tests
at sea for the past ten days. has re-
turned to Hampton roads after a test
TO establish the responsiveness Of the
vessel TO her helm. The test is de
elared to have proven successful
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
Trouble at Wahalak, Miss, Not
Race Riot, just a Christ
mas Festival.
NEGRO HUNT WAS THE FEATURE
Five of the Quarry Killed and Two
Houses Burned.
Another Hunt Now Going on at Craw-
ford, ,Miss.-Characterist Feud
Fight-TVgo Men Fatal
ly Shot.

Memphis, Dec. PA special to The
NewsScimitar from Jackson, Miss,
says: A telegram has been received
by Governor Vardaman from Colonel
McCants, commanding the militia at
Scooba, saying that there is much ex
citement among the negroes in the vi
cinity Of that town. The officer says
he will march on any negroes who
threaten a demonstration. News from
Crawford, Miss, where Conductor Har-
nson was killed by negro Tuesday,
states that n mob Is chasing blacks
believed to have been connected with
the killing.
Not Race Riot: Only Mob Law.
Meridian, Miss, Dec. PA special
to The Evening Star from Scooba,
Miss, brings the first authentic news
from that place in regard to an al
legged race riot in that section. The
telegram denies that there has been
race riot. The dispatch follows:
There has been no race riot in the
country surrounding Scooba or Waha-
lax. The trouble reported grew out Of
an irresponsible Christmas mob search
ing for a negro who killed John
O'Brien in trouble at Wahalak sew
eral days ago. This mob became reck-
less and killed three negroes-Calvin
Nicholson, Ishman Minnice and Rob
ert Simpson-and possibly two others
in remote district.
Mob Is Also Incendiary.
1.-TWO negro houses were burned by
the marauders. The mob also shot a
mule from under Deputy Sheriff Stew
art Deputy Sheriff Alexander, believ-
ing he was unable to control the mob
and protect innocent negroes, wired
Governor Vardaman for troops, who
are now in Scooba with nothing to do
Everything is quiet"
Vardaman Goes TO Investigate.
Jackson, Miss, Dec. Ex-Governor
| Vardaman. accompanied by twenty-five
members of the company of state
militia stationed at Jackson, has left
! for Scooba. Governor Vardaman said
\ there had been no fresh outbreak. but
/ that he is going to the scene in order
that he may make a personal investi
/ gation.
Feud Battle of Whites.
Lexington, Ky, Dec. 27 - Hiram
Mullins and his son William were shot
and fatally wounded in a feud battle
at their home with gang of despera
does headed by Charles and Bud Lit
tie and John Brewer There had beer
a feud of long standing between the
Little and Mullins families. The mer
met and the Littles fired on the Mul
Inns. The latter made a running fgh-
to their home, where they barricadet
themselves. The Littles followed
shooting rs they ran. They surround
ed Mullins home. firing Winchestel
rifles and revolvers. The house wa.
riddled with bullets. and every win
dow was broken. The battle ceased
only when both the Mullins were sho
down. Over 200 shots were fired. Hi
ram Mullins was shot through the alb
dcmen. and was brought to the hos
pital here for treatment.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
Rooseveits at the German Embassy.

Washington, Dec 81. - Mrs. Roose-
velt, Mrs. Nicholas Longworth and
the Roosevelt children were guests Of
the Baroness Won Sternburg at the
German embassy. where a Christmas
tree was given for the Roosevelt chill
drcn
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
Pistol Victorious Over Knife

Lexington, Ky, Dec. PIN Lee coun-
ty Dan. Watson, a prominent merchant,
shot and instantly killed Daniel Horne.
Horne is alleged to have attacked Wat
son with a knife. cutting his clothes
to shreds Watson tried to evade the
attack of Horne, when Horne struck
the child of Watsvn. Watson then shot
Horne
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27

Hammond will have the same post
master for four years more and would
not object if the reappointment was
extended eight years. Mr.. Gostlin will
be in the Office when the affairs OF the
nation, as they affect Hammond will be
moved into the new federal building in
the spring. This is as the business
men of Hammond would have it. Mr.
Gostlin is more than a faithful and eff
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27

TO scalp him. He submitted to arres.
quietly and even boasted Of his crime,
saying that he had drunk the blood of
his victim.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
PALACE OF SWEETS CANDIES


XMAS SPECIAL sALEOF CANDY
Our list price for the holidays. Everything
homemade.
Mixed candies 1Oc h., 8 lbs. for 25c; up to
soc Id. Fancy boxes from 25c up to $1,000
Low price cigars from u to 80 in box
Don't forget the little ones at home. Our ice
cream soda and hot drinks are just right. All
orders delivered free.
TeIep phone2 o Hoh hmanS
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
The First Neu Years Resolution
Il viii go to FaIfurrias Jan. L"
Mr.. Practical Farmer:

pu the crop
But Faiuras it
plant the seed Everything s
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27


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Now they worth from$ to ana
where 2s comprised
The same S now ~ ing out
and s faster and
locatio at land
and 5 frs erved
w is you're o e
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27
January 1st, Excursion Day

people coming to Falfuras why towns spngng rail-
makes Quickly and with
anda $
o
a
while me
ospery?
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27

Rev. Far Van Wagner. pastor of the
First Baptist church. who left six
weeks ago for Franklin. Ind. to fully
recover his health. is much improved
and IS expected to return to the Har-
Dor SATURDAY..
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27

r. NJ Burton. manager OF the tele-
phone exchange. went TO Aurora, Ill,
today to visit his parents until after
New Years.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27

Bae Lake is here from Dowagiac
Mich, visiting his sister, Mrs. E G
Waltham of Commonwealth avenue
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27

Valparaiso, Ind, TO be the guest of
friends and relatives for a few days
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27

Miss Cora Dieterich of Hammond was
here the guest of her sister, Ethel
Hiner. today.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27

Mrs. Stuart of Williams street, left
this morning for Michigan City where
she will visit friends for a week.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-27

A NJ. Wood OF Chicago was in Ham
mond this morning looking after real
estate interests.