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The Frankfort roundabout., 1907-09-21
KENTUCKY STATE DEVELOP.
MENT ASSOCIATION.

Louisville, KY, Aug. 81, 1907.
To the Public:
In October, 1906, the Fifth State De
velopment Convention was held in
Winchester. 1t had 225 delegates
present, was Hospitality entertained
by the people of Winchester, and had
most instructive and interesting ses-
sions, in which experts from this State
and other States read good papers on
the following important subjects:
Taxation, the education of young men
in industrial and mechanical pursuits,
and in scientific farming, the work of
the Geological Survey, immigration,
good roads, animal husbandry, dairy
husbandry, the use of cement for
building purposes, coal mining and the
coal resources of Kentucky, asphalt,
educational needs, and possibilities in
Kentucky, the culture of white hurley
tobacco, a uniform system of public
accounting, the railroad extensions
needed in Kentucky, the need of pro-
tecting and developing our forests.
All these topics were discussed by
practical men and by professors of
universities of this State and other
States, and by experts regularly en-
ployed by the United States Govern
ment in various departments in Wash
ington. The information given by
these men to the delegates would, if
communicated to the people of the
State, Immediately produce practi-
tical results of far-reaching benefit to
the whole State.
Some important law reforms were
discussed. More ought to be so dis
cussed at the next convention which
will be held in Louisville November
19, 20 and 21, 1907. Many able men
of the State that would not seek or
hold public Office can, in this way,
point out the needs of the time. This
sort of public discussion is all the
more needed, before our Legislature
meets. because it meets only once in
two years and sits only sixty days,
and no serious matter can we'll be
gotten through unless it has previ-
Ously been thoroughly discussed. In
the coming convention an opportunity
will be offered for bringing ont infor-
nation and argument on every impor
tant topic. Out of such discussion
will come clearer view of public
question and practical Improvement
in many directions. We have the eli
mate, the soil, the timber, the streams
and the minerals and the location for
the development of a splendid Com
monwealth. The duty is on us to
make the most of our golden oppor-
tunities. We must hasten and en-
large our prosperity.
Any white citizen may join this as
sociation by paying one dollar. Fis-
cal courts may and should appropri-
ate a small per cent. on the assessed
valuation of the property of the en-
tire county to help meet the expenses
The Frankfort roundabout., 1907-09-21
PERSONALS.
(Continuen from page p

Miss Emily Root, of Memphis
Tenn, who has been the guest of Rev
J. M. Severence and family, has re.
turned home.
Rev. A. T. O'Rear, wife and son,
who have been guests of Judge E. c..
O'kear, left for their home, in Coving.
ton, Tuesday.
Mr.. l. Davis and son, Mr.. Adolph
Davis, left Thursday for visit to
Quebec, Can, jamestown, Va, and
New York City.
Judge John M. Wood and daugh-
ters, of st. Louis, Mo-, were guests of
his aunt, Mrs. M. J. Gaines. Clinton
street, this week.
Miss Dora Jones, of Pleasant Ridge,
Ala. who has been the guest of her
cousin, Miss Josephine Kavanaugh,
has returned hofe.
Mrs. G. G.. Calhoun, of Washington
City, who has been the guest of her
aunt, Miss Eliza Overton, returned
home on Tuesday
Mrs. w. n. Collins, of Somerset,
who has been the guest of her pa
rents, Rev. j. o. A. Vaught and wife,
has returpad homo
Mrs. w. J.~Minish, Sr., and Mrs. j :.
M. Minish, Of Gratz, who have been
guests OF DR.. l.. T. Minish and wife,
nave returned home.
Cadet w. E. Settle, Jr., U. S. Army,
who has been the guest of his father,
Judge w. Z. Settle, returned to An
napolis Nd, on Monday.
Miss Lizzie and Rose Wilson, of Lex
ngton, visited Miss Mary Todd, West
Side, and attended Conference Satur-
day, Sunday and Monday.
Misses Lizzie Hunt, Anna Bell and
Virginia Chinn who have been the
guests OF Miss Susan Fleming, in
Louisville, have returned home.
Mr.. Dorsey Brown, wife and daugh-
ter, who have been guests of Hon.
Eli H. Brown and wife, have gone
to their home at Kaufman, Texas.
Mr.. R. G.. Higdon and wife, who
have been spending their vacation
with relatives at Owensboro and Lew
lsport, have returned to this city
Rev. c. p Pillow and wife. of Pc
tersburg, and Mrs. Garriott, of Car
roll county, who were guests of Mr..
Eugene Wolf and wife, have returned
home.
We are glad to learn that our cor
respondent, Mrs. Nellie Steadman
Cox, is improving from her recent i'll
ness and is able to be about the house
again. h
The Frankfort roundabout., 1907-09-21
HON. WIN. LINDSAY ILL.

We regret exceedingly to announce
that Judge VIM. Lindsay. Frankfort's s
foremost citizen. lawyer and states
man. is lying very i'll at his home on
Wappino street.
1t is the earnest prayer of all good
people that this able lawyer and grand
Kentucky gentleman may soon recov-
or
The Frankfort roundabout., 1907-09-21
c, & 0. Catches Electric Light Wire.

AS the east bound G.. d o. train
was coming up Broadway yesterday
morning it came in contact with an
electric light wire, pulling the pole
to which it was fastened down, and
also a big limb off of II tree in front
of the Capital square.
The Frankfort roundabout., 1907-09-21
STATE FAIR AT LOUISVILLE.

The Kentucky State Fair was held
at Louisville this week. There were
very large crowds in attendance, and
the exhibitions OF stock OF all kinds
was very gratifying to the managers.
From present advices the fair will
prove financial success.
The Frankfort roundabout., 1907-09-21
WANTED.

One hundred women and girls.
Apply at the Shoe Factory.
HOGE-MONTGOMERY co.
Sept. 1i-3t.
The Frankfort roundabout., 1907-09-21

BETWEEN FRANKFORT Il CINCINNATI
VIA GEORGETOWN.
The Frankfort roundabout., 1907-09-21

SC
Connects at Paris Union Depot with Kentucky
Central
Connects at Frankfort Union Depot with l.. &
n.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13

and Trust company. He divided
swamp up into thousands of "oil lots
Tickets were sold for these and public
drawings held in New Orleans. John
H Dalton, a Chicago politician and sa
loonkeeper. who is not IN Joliet. was
Gourdain's partner. They made more
than 100000 but came TO grief.
When both were sentenced Gourdain.
because of technicality. was refused
admission to the Joliet penitentlary.
He pretended that he wanted TO serve
his sentence and spoke loudly of his
personal honor" He declared he
would build a miniature prison and be
his own Jailer. serving his entire term.
He rented a house for his wife near
Joliet prison and had an architect draw
his prison plans. Finally he was placed
in the penitentiary and a few weeks
later removed TO the government prison
at Atlanta He has been in prison
since June s. 1906
When a man who knew him was told
of his collapse last night, he remarked:
'Gourdain is the most cunning man ac
the world ever saw He was always
mad and served one year in an asylum
several years ago"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13
DESIRE NEW POLICE BOARD.

Elwood. Ind, Sept. IA petition is
being circulated here to be presented to
Governor Hanly. asking him to remove
the present board of police commission
ers and appoint new board in its
place. The instrument develops a sur
prising state of affairs among the en-
ployes of the American Sheet and Tin
plate company.
One-half of the men are teetotalcts,
while the other half are in favor of a
wide-open policy. as regards the sa-
looms. The latter element wishes the
board removed for the reason that a
war is waged against saloonkeepers
who violate the law. The teetotalers
wish the board removed because it does
not close the saloons more effectively
than is now being done. A committee
was sent out over the city Sunday. so
it is alleged, and five saloons We're en-
tered without the least hindrance, and
there were found from six to fifteen
men in each place. 1t also developed
that a perfect system is maintained
and that on the approach of an officer
the saloons are emptied of their patrons
until the blue coat" has disappeared
when business is resumed. Both fac
tions wish a change in the police meth
DDS. and the result is that the petition
is being freely signed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13

ager Of the eastern division Of the
Western Union. had this to say:
This company is standing now just
where it has stood from the beginning
OF the strike. There viii be no COM
promise on our part and there are no
negotiations pending along the line OF
compromise
we have received no committee and
Will receive none; there are no out
side influences at work upon us. and
we are receiving no complaints. We
will have no dealings with the
strikers"
Mr.. Brooks, can you tell why the
company did not issue its quarterly
statement of its finances as usual yes
terday?" was asked.
No. l cannot make any statement on
that matter, though 1 might tell you
privately; wait a minute"
Here Mr.. Brooks went to a telephone
and, after talking with President
ClOwry, returned to his desk and added:
No. there is no statement to be given
out by the company giving the reasons
for the failure of the company to have
published It's quarterly accounts"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13
USE CARDS IN FIGHT
Joliet Citizens Show Visit
ing State Senators Where
Water May Rise.

Joliet, Ill, Sept. Lizards. large and
small. tackled on TO houses, barns, trees
and fences in all parts of the city, to-
day greeted the eleven state senators
who arrived here to investigate condi-
tons affecting the proposed deep wa
terway extension from the great lakes
to the gulf. The cards were Joliet's
protest against the present plans for
the canal and were supposed to repl &C.
sent the points TO which the water may
rise, endangering the lives of many
persons.
The party was taken over the city in
autos and in many places were shown
cards indicating that the water may
go as high as the second story of
many houses and at the same time the
members of the party listened to the
earnest arguments of Joliet men who
prayed that the channel at Joliet might
be made deeper and wider, cutting eff
the danger to the city.
Another point which the local lead
ers sought to impress upon the visit
ors was regarding the levels and
heights CT bridges over the stream.
Juui Defends the Project.
Senator JUL defended the project and
its originators, declaring the channel
would be safe as planned by the sani-
tary district board.
Senator Burton answered these argu-
ments and, after reviewing the legisla-
ton regarding the canal, declared that
Chicago should not be given right over
water power below the end of the old
canal channel
The remainder of the delegation made
no statement of their views on the mat
ter or how they would act at the next
session of the legislature, when the
plan will be decided upon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13
WE'D IN DIVING BELL
Submarine Marriage in Hip
podrome Tank Has Bridal
Gasping for Breath.

New York. Sept. I2.-"That ceremony
Of marriage was disgrace. ana tho
preacher who took part should bs uu-
frocked, in my Judgment. for permit
ting himself TO be used in so speetacu-
lar a manner declared the Rev. q. ".
Mcpherson. superintendent of the Camu
Evangelical Of Fffty-seventh and
Broadway today. when he heard OF tho
wedding of a young couple in diving
bell at the bottom Of the hippodrome
tank at noon today
The wedding to which the reverend
gentlemen objects was that or George
Fairman Of Brooklyn and Miss Alberta
Michel OF Scranton. Pa. and was per-
formed by the Rev. II. d. Hughes. pas
tor Of the Nonsectarian church OF Con-
ey Island
The wedding party was attired in
bathing suits. except three or four
members of the .'Neptune's Daughter"
cast who wore the costumes of their
parts. The bride. who Is petite bru-
nette, wore dark blue bathing suit.
cut rather low in the neck. with q
broad horizontal and vertical bar OF
scarlet running across the waist and
Joining just over the heart The groom
aeAN a aWAAllAAlAlS SUIT OF the same
color and the portly Rev. Mr.. Hughes
wore gray snug fitting bathing suit,
Miss Rose G. TiHotson. bridesmaid.
was effectively gowned IN light blue
silk bathing suit with a white silk COLI
lar, one white and one blue silk stock
ing, and single pearl.
She rather diverted attention of tha
coryphees and other Hippodrome en-
ployes from the bride. being taller and
more noticeable.
The ceremony was recited by tho
Rev. Mr. Hughes between his gasps for
breath. because Of the high pressure
Of the atmosphere in the diving bell.
Those who witnessed the ceremony
got the impression that Mr.. Hughes
would have collapsed if It had lasted
much longer The brides and tht
bridesmaids faces were flushed and
their mouths were open as they gasp.
ed for air during the ceremony.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13
WIRE SETTLEMENT IS
REPORTED IN SIGHT
Rumor Says That End of
Strike Trouble Will Come
Next Tuesday.
NO COMPROMISE, SAYS BROOKS
Western Union Officials Deny While
Telegraphers Confirm Compromise
Business Men Impatient.

New York, Sept. 13.-Rumors of an
approaching settlement OF the tele-
graph strike were again in circula-
ton yesterday and appeared to have
better foundation than heretofore.
Next Tuesday was the day named for
the expected settlement.
Both sides are weary of the fight, 1t
was declared, and each would be willing
to have the trouble ended, provided it
could be done gracefully and without
much surrendering.
The telegraph companies. it was as
serted. are tired Of losing money, and
the proof of this could be seen in the
fact that in yesterdays meeting of the
Western Union directors no statement
of the earnings for the last quarter
was given out.
On the other side the strikers are
reaching that stage of the game where
the continued loss of salary is begin
ing to count and bills for necessities
are piling up which must be met
Business Men Urge Peace.
The business men have brought in
fuence to bear upon the companies and
the strikers, and it is pointed out that
nancial interests in the Western Union
board meeting yesterday to urge g
compromise.
Another factor looking toward 6
settlement is a diplomatic and partly
political element, which, in the desire
not to have any obstacles in the way
of impending diplomatic and politica
affairs, sees in the telegraphers' strike
a stumbling block to that end.
Another cause tending to a speedy
ending of the strike was the contem-
plated universal publicity plan which
was to be started by the strikers. anC
which would necessarily have to BIZ
taken up by the companies, and botl
sides did not contemplate this idee
with equanimity.
The fourth influence at work wa:
the plan of the strikers which is still
speedily bring the strike to a close. 1
claimed on the part of certain leader:
Of the strikers, if put into effect would
speedily bring the strike to close I
is said that this plan is so drastic tina
the strikers did not wish to employ i
except as a last resort
No Compromise Says Brooks.
Belvidere Brooks, the general man
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13
GIVES DESIRED FARE.
Penna. Two Cent Rate in
Effect Pending Supreme
Courts Decision.

Philadelphia, Pa. Sept 12-Until the
final decision of the Supreme court of
the state on the constitutionality Of
the 2 cent a mile railroad rate bill is
handed down, officials of the PennsyI-
vania railroad have not yet reached a
definite conclusion in regard to changes
in the present schedule of rates. Con-
fident that the decision of the Phila-
delphia court will be sustained by the
higher court. the company is never
theless alive to the possibilities Of a
reversal and. while round trip excur-
sion and Communication rates will prob
ably remain as at present. it is be-
lieved that all straight fares will be
put on fiat 2 cent basis after Octo-
Der l and remain in force until the
contest has been finally settled
Other Roads VIII Follow.
Operating officials positively decline
to discuss the probable outcome. but
it is stated the legal department of
the company will advise that the road
proceed on the assumption that the
law Will go into effect on October 1.
Other roads in the state are expected
to follow the example of the Pennsvl-
vania. so as to avoid the possibility
of the heavy fines imposed by the act.
With the handing down of the opinion
of the Supreme court the railroad will
be in a position to deal definitely
with the question and either restore the
present schedule, if favorable to them.
or completely readjust the rate sched-
ules on excursion and Communication
tickets.
The suits instituted by other rail-
roads attacking the constitutionality
of the act will probably be left I'M
touched until the decision of the higher
court has been obtained.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13

members should leave the place where
they had worked and not modest in any
way their former employer or the man
he hires in their stead? Could they
tell them that their proposed class leg
islation could not be granted without
virtually annulling the Constitution OF
the United States and substituting IN
its place a code on the socialistic
order? OF course not-that is. they
could not do ii from the standpoint of
public men. Hence we have a labor
debate which in point of fact is mainly
a rivalistie performance TO see which
can smear the political salve the
deepest.
Ltneense TO Commit Crime.
Mr.. Bryan favors the amendment OF
the law as to injunctions so as 10 ex-
cept labor unions. but still leaving the
law apply to trusts and capital in gen
eral such an amendment can possibly
mean but one thing. and that is the
granting Of a special privilege to the
unions TO commit crime. Mr.. Reyer-
idge, be it said. makes some sound re-
marks as to the injunction. but in the
wind-up seems TO favor some sort OF a
compromise with labor on the subject
Mr.. Bryan and the labor leaders as
sert strenuously that labor is the ALL
important thing in the universe. ana
that capital. being inert and souuess. is
OF small consequence. Destroy the
present capital in this country and
four-fifths of the people would certain
ly die of starvation. Poverty ensues
from the absence of capital-not from
the absence of labor. This truth wa.
illustrated when MI Bryan brought
out his 50-cent dollar proposition. FOL
as will be remembered. a large part o
capital at that time quit working an,
went into hiding. while labor continue,
much in evidence. the result being tina
souphouses had to be established [,
keep people from starving.
The problem of all problems be
fore this country today is the protec
ton of private ownership IN capita
from thieves, swindlers and socialists
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13
ECCENTRIC SWINDLER
IS PRISON MANIAC
L. A. Gourdain of Chicago
Loses His Mind in Geor-
gia Penitentiary.
DEALS Melted HIM $4,000
Threatened to Build Private Jail
at Joliet and Become His
Own Guard.

Chicago, Sept. 13.-Louis A. Gourdain
of Chicago. who duped half a million
people in twenty years and whose op-
erations netted him nearly s5.000.000
became a raving maniac in the govern
ment prison at Atlanta, Ga. He was
removed yesterday to the government
asylum for the insane at Washington.
Word of his condition was received
in Chicago last night, and the tele-
grams state that his mind has crumbled
completely. obliterating every spark Of
reason.
Gourdains last freak which attracted
wide interest was his threat about a
year ago to build a miniature prison
outside the penitentiary at Joliet and
become his own jailer unless he was
permitted to serve the four and a half
years sentence imposed upon him by
Judge Lands for a lottery fraud.
Threw Away Millions.
Gourdain became one of the greatest
swindlers of the age, but his distorted
fancy led him to throw away his mil
lions as fast as he made them He did
not drink Neither did he smoke
None of the ordinary vices attracted
him. He was simply gold mad" His
money was spent to satisfy his whims
and cravings for constant excitement
Sumptuous apartments. costly carriages
drawn by blooded pairs, which he rode
behind dressed in silk and embroidered
bathrobes, and countless schemes for
lf-advertlsement, into which he
tossed money with both hands. drained
his well-stocked Golfers.
For four years. before he was sent
enced to prison by Judge Lands, Gour-
dain. his wife and young son. Harold.
lived in a magnificent suite of rooms
al the Auditorium Annex. 1t is esti-
mated that for years his expenditures
equalled $4,000 a month. He simply
lived it up" and when asked about
his wild extravagances would simply
laugh and remark: Bah. It is moth
ing. A man has simply to think and
then gather in a gold harvest"
Operated Many Schemes.
Coming originally from Thibedeau. a
small town in Louisiana, Gourdain soon
made his presence felt in the world of
Bchemers.
After operating a dozen lottery
schemes he fioated the Louisiana Loan
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13
Boys Die: So Ines Nfother-

Dubuque, Ia, Sept 13.-In vain
attempt to save the lives of her sons,
2 and years old, who had eet fire to
their clothing while playing with
matches, Mrs. August Pumpke sus-
tanned burns that caused her death
shortly after she had watched her
babies expire.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13
10. X. NJ. Adiourns Sine Die.

Norfolk, Va, Sept. 13.-The great
council of Improved Order of Red
Men has adjourned sine die, deferring
TO the next session at Bridgeport,
Conn, questions upon which this ses-
sion could not agree.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13
Open Shop Man Says Bryan
and Beveridge Truckle
to Labor Vote.
CLAIMS BOTH EvADE ISSUE
Real Problem He Holds is Protec-
ton of Capital from Thieves
and Socialists"

Washington. Sept. I'D. NJ. Parry
of indianapolis. ex-president of the Ma
tional Manufacturers association and a
leader in fighting for the open shop,"
has taken a cudgel to both William J.
Bryan and Senator Beveridge for their
views on the labor question as ex
pressed in their debate in the Reader
Magazine. He scores both for eva
sion, fallacious reasoning and trucking
10 the labor vote" Mr.. Parry says:
THE real LABOR question is whether
men in an organized capacity shall be
permitted a special license TO violate
the law and whether they shall be
granted special favors by the govern
ment at the expense Of the whole peo-
pie. The unions assume the power to
deny, by forcible means II necessary,
the right of non-member to work
where. when and for what he pleases
and the right of the employer to hire
whom he pleases and to manage his
own capital as he sees fit under the
law. Also the unions are particularly
cIamorous for special favor from the
government.
Charges Abuse of Power.
THE labor question is thus one i'm
posed on the country by the efforts of
organized labor to use its power in an
illegitimate way and 1t is this attempt
ed abuse of power which occasions all
industrial troubles and constitutes the
entire capital-labor controversy. The
real labor question has nothing to do
with the right of labor to organize
for legitimate ends and when combining
their efforts within the sphere of the
lawful the unions do in important ways
serve the best ends of society.
DO Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Beveridge ad-
drss themselves to the labor questions
as I have here stated it? No. They
would not dare to do it. The union
labor man is a voter-a very hard
voter to please and still harder to keep
pleased. But horror of horrors If he
insn't pleased there is the fatal roll
of the political enemies of labor edited
from day to day by Mr.. Gompers! And
If Mr.. Bryan or our own dear senator
should get his name on that roll it
would be cataclysmic! Could they tell
the unions when they strike. when
they abandon their employment, their