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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24

THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES "speaks
sts piece" regardless of consequences.
That accounts for the growth Of its
circulation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24
Briefs.

Mrs. ]. E Williams 9135 Houston
avenue will move to Woodlawn May l..
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24

A large crowd of young people at
tended dancing school at Longs hal
last evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24

Going to Jamestown Its free 70,
know.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24
ST. JOHNS NEWS

Jacob scherer spent Tuesday in Ham
mond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24

Mrs. George Case and sister, 9141
Buffalo avenue. visited the different
orphan asylums in the city yesterday.
They took clothes and toys to gladden.
the little ones hearts.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24

Miss Gertrude was shopping in Chi
cago yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24

Mrs. Bradford and Miss Sadie Ma
honey saw the Round Up" at Nc
Vickers today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24

About forty members of the Gesang-
verein Calumet will appear on the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24

Weydert, is here visiting from Creston,
Ia.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24

The Ladies' Aid society of the Con
gregational church met this Afternoon
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24

The Whist club meets tonight al
the home of Miss Lula Funkhouser.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24

jeremiah O'Keefe, aged 3S, died yes
terday at his home, 1OS0S Hoxie ave-
nue.. South Deering, of pneumonia The
deceased was q resident of South Deer
ing twenty-five years ago. and belongs
to a widely known family. He was I'M
married.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24

1t is rumored that the strike at the
Chicago Ship Building yards will be
called off next week.
The steamer Mary Boyce arrived yes
terday with load of boilers for the
Chicago Ship Building company.
Paul GaIisza, S53S Green Bay avenue,
fell down stairs this morning and dis
located his left shoulder. He was
taken to the County hospital.
Annie Dryer while visiting friends at
9O10 Houston avenue, Sunday. became
suddenly sick. She was conveyed to
her home, S749 Commercial avenue.
A frame cottage. $3.50 Superior ave-
nue. occupied by Frank Wineski, was
partly destroyed by fire at 1870 this
morning. Miss Mary Maspodzsane was
overcome by smoke while endeavoring
to save some of her goods, and was
severely burned.
Miss Mary Lotus, SS49 Commercial
avenue, underwent an operation for
appendicitis yesterday. The operation
was performed by Drs. Swan, Davis
and Mclaughlin.
The funeral of Mrs. P. L. Murphy,
which was held this morning from St
Frances de Sales church, was one of
the most largely attended funerals ever
held on the East Side.
Mrs. George Case and sister 9141
Buffalo avenue. visited the different
orphan asylums in the city yesterday.
They took clothes and toys to gladden.
the little ones hearts.
Real estate men in South Chicago re-
port a very slow real estate market.
This condition is ascribed to the back
wardness Of the season and the ship
yards strike on the East Side.
Mrs. f. w. Fischer, it is said. is
organizing women's clubs to keep the
eighth ward clean. Mrs. Fischer was
always a hard worker in the interest
of the welfare of South Chicago.
Work was stopped on buildings on
| 1926 Coles avenue and 27s East Seven
ty-ninth street today by order of Dep
uty Building Commissioner Henry f.
| Corden. who found violations OF the
building ordinance.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Ortho-
dox Jewish faith in South Chicago held
a ball in Lincoln hall last evening, the
proceeds of which went to swell the
funds of the society. The affair was
well attended and greatly enjoyed.
jeremiah O'Keefe, aged So, died yes
terday at his home, 10S0S Hoxie ave
nue., South Deering, of pneumonia The
deceased was a resident of South Deer
ing twenty-five years ago, and belongs
to a widely known family. He was un-
married.
| About forty members of the Gesang-
I 70 will annaar the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24

The Ladies' Aid society of the Ortho-
dox Jewish faith in South Chicago held
ball in Lincoln hall last evening, the
proceeds of which went to swell the
funds of the society. The affair was
well attended and greatly enjoyed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24

Real estate men in South Chicago re-
port a very slow real estate market
This condition is ascribed to the back
wardness Of the season and the ship
yards strike on the East Side.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24

Work was stopped on buildings on
1896 Coles avenue and 279 East Seven
ty-ninth street today by order of Dep
uty Building Commissioner Henry E.
CordeI. who found violations Of the
building ordinance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24

The many friends of George Forake
will be glad to learn of his return
from Dakota, where he went a shor
time ago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24

County Commissioner Ian BATES ace
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24

Mrs F. w Fischer, it is said, is
ORGANIZING women's clubs to keep the
eighth ward clean. Mrs. Fischer was
always a hard worker in the interest
of the welfare of South Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24

Rev. Everett of the Methodist Episco
pal church of this city is attending thu
District Ministerial association at Win
maniac.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-24

Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Alton of Chi
cago are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
T. E. Reynolds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21

A'S'iSi"' So va eNSpuHt va tA'S oS>AIu W
his father.
Mr. c. V. Green, who was operated
on at the Virginia Hospital on Monday
night was reported last night as being
very Ill. His condition is unchanged.
Mr. c. Coleman of No. 1900 AIaury
Street is in critical condition, and is
not expected to live.
Alonzo Nelson, representing the
Wingo. Elicit and Crump Shoe Com.
pany, was required by the Mayor to
take out license for the wagon be-
longing to the firm.
Mrs Z. l.. Cobb, of Mason Park. is
III in her home with measles. Her
condition has alarmed her relatives.
Mr. NJ. H. .Ashbrook is improving at
his home. No. 10 East Twelfth Street,
after an illness of several days.
Mrs. B. a. Polow. mother of Mrs.
James O'Brien. is quite sick in her
home near Forest Hill.
DR.. and Mrs. Wade Hampton Saun-
ders. of Roanoke. are visiting her
mother. Mrs. ]. Il. Lowell. at Cowardin
Avenue and Porter Streets Mrs
Saunders was before her marriage
Miss Collie" Lowell, and was one OF
the most popular young ladies in the
city. where she has hosts of friends.
The condition of Mr. Benjamin
Baber, who was badly crushed some
time ago, remains unchanged.
Mr.. James w. Carr, OF West
Eleventh Street, who was badly hurt
some time ago, is improving.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
BLUES STILL N
NEED OF ALM1RY
Have Secured About Half OF
What Is Nc
ccssary.
70 FORM THIRD COMPANY.
Will Have Uniformed Band OF.
Twenty-Six
Pieces.

1t was stated last night that tho
Richmond Light Infantry Blues had
secured only about ono-half OF the
amount they Will require for the pur-
chase of their new uniforms. Major
Bowlcs said last night that the crack
military organization will ncod about
$500 for this purpose, and that they
Will need to have It all In hand by
April 10th, the date on which the new
uniforms Will be finished In the making
and be In the hands OF the men, ready
to be worn. Mr. Henry Lee Valentine
is at tho head of the subscription COM
mittee. nnd lie Is making great en-
time. The Blues, however, have $4,000
coming to them in insurance. and this
Will help materially in completing the
amount they are asking for.
The dress and the full-drcss uniforms
have to be paid for by the Blues them
selves. while the United States gov
eminent furnishes the summer and Win
ter service uniforms. rifles and all oth-
CIR necessary accoutrcments for tho
field. They have received thu khaki uni
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
MAYOR TO SPEAK
ON CITY FINANCES
lie Will Address a Joint Session
Of the Council on Next
Monday Night.

Presidents Turpln ana Peters Of the
Board Of Aldermen and Common Council,
respectively, have fixed next Monday
night ut $3.50 as tho time for the address
OF Mayor Mccarthy to tho members Of
the two bodies on the finances of tho city.
The Mayor was invited some time ago
10 make ucllan address before tho budget
for the year vas. adopted. but the naming
Of a date WAS left to the presiding oiii-
peTS. who ll',vc now discharged that trust.
The Mayor has not yet formally accepted
iho invitation but 1T is assured That no
VII do so.
Mayor Mccarthy Ia an expert on mat
terri Of nuance, and duriDs his service AS
accountant performed valuable service
10 the city. Ills presentation Of tho city's
financial condition., IT, bonded indebted
ness ana otlor details, will prove Of pec'l-
f3 time, Eaptnin Mo-
chthy IL u man Of Ideas. as%well 81
Iinosl certainly make
zone yalmblo Huggcstlpn rclntlye 70 inc
iuanclal polcy What henlny say
VIII bc of added interest BY reason OF
tiiunltp issue bonds for an Gee
trlc light and power plai4i.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
RICHMOND POLICE
SUSPECT STORY
New York Officers, However.
Ridicule Idea That Men
Bought Way Out.

Chief Of Police Werner, detectives
VINO have followed the cuae from its
Inception. and patrolmen who later
nave been told to be on the lookout
ior Miller, who escaped from the New
YORK Tombs, whore he was incar-
cefhtcd awaiting to be sent to Virginia
20 stand trial for stealing numberless
TRUNKS ana Vaiises from various rail-
roads. are incltacd to doubt the story
that the man knocked down the guard
AT MS cell door, made his way through
long corridor, opened a door leading
y" freedom, and iinnlly got away from
those who pursued him.
me local authorities are Of tho opin-
Ion that Miller had an outside friend.
ana that his means Of escape was not
hil2sother because 81 his skin or BY
MS prcWcSs, bct rather tho result of a
gooaly amount OF money spent lavishly
~ lrlei'ds OF the Lender Of the alleged
MISUNDERSTANDING gang
a special from New York last nipht
however declared that the police Of
mat city riGiculed The ldoa that thu
men hhd bought their way out.
Allcn, VINO WAS III tho cell with
Miller, was captured, He had got oul
81 the jail when arrested But ,nlrHs
Mlller ~ apprehended and brouEh, tc
lhsllte, Alien canss.t be tried. Milo,
~" 'Hp PlF"t around which the glgau.
baggage stealing swindlo swunp
lle 9iiored to furnish bail in the sun
~ 3sP,pVo, ana when TINS was refugce
mn ae escaped from the Jail.
Mi.tle y Is said that there ~ nothinl
/ sntEn'hg9ti about the fact II IS know
/ 'hht Alllisr Is n near relative Of !,
ssrseant detective OF New York, wh'
often visited The prison. -
1 ieWls Bodeers the young man here
!, pes ply Interested Ia lhp escape o
milirN he sfaaF everything printe,
f tnr NC case, lut lie docs not la.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
VALUABLE RELIC FOUND.
Solid Silver Caster Discovered III
An Ash Barrel,

a handsome silver caster. with salt
spoon and butterknife. were found In
an ash barrel at Franklin Street
residence yesterday afternoon. The
salt holders and the knife are evidently
of solid silver. and the whole set are
OF an old and elaborate design, though
somewhat blnckened by exposure TO the
weather. The furnace man going into
the yard to empty ashes found the
pieces. which had evidently been
thrown into the yard by some thief
who was In a hurry, though 1t is bare
" possible that the places may have
been thrown out With packing. as some
barrels Of paper were standing near
The caster and knife blade are marked
81. c.. 81
The owner can apply to Miss Pitzer.
No. 115 East franklin Street. and prove
ownership Of property. The police
have been notified OF the find.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
For the Deaf PEOPLE.

The Central Young Mems Christian
Association Hall Will be the scene OF
q great battle and other amusements
tonight It will be a grand moving
picture exhibition ever seen In this
city. Among the pictures will be the
Spanish-A merican and Filipino Wars,
the soldier boys amusemcnts, bicycle
parades comic scenes. railway trains
and many other views. In addition to-
Two well-known local singers who
have agreed to take part are Captain
Frank Cunningham and Mr.. Haddon s.
for the benefit of tho Virginia Asso-
citation OF the Deaf, and the proceeds
Will be used to defray the expenses Of
entertaining the Delegates to the con-
vontion Of tho National Association OF
the Deaf and Worlds Congress Of the
Deaf, both Of which meet at Norfolk
July 4th to 9th In connection with each
other
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
Baptist Committee Meets

., me committee, which has boon called
10 tt,n birepa re FOR the coming Southern
nfn na Convention. WIN meet at lln
'ne ~ O'Clock. The meeting consists
VI tile members OF the Baptist pnatora,
conference, Of the city, and one Iny-
ni,, rom ench Bnptist Church Of tho
,snht tlore would be two lay members
WIN caeh church only one being pro,
Ihn obJect6 OF this meeting are ia
nt8hniIe az a committee, map out no
ui,heflhkins and divide the work in
INTO nnhcOmmittecB, etc, ~
IRON preHcnt Indications this wlJl
Ne one Of the most largely attended,
crii baptist Convention,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
vETERAD HOSTS
TO MOVE ON CITY
More Camps and More Represcn-
tatives Expected Here Than
Ever Before.
BIG ATTENDANCE FROM. WEST
General Cabell Urges Trans
Mississippi Division to Have
Grand Final Rally.

Indications are that the Confederate
Reunion In Richmond the last week in
May and tle' first of June will be one
Of the largest attended Of the fifteen
reunions that have been held, the gem
eral cry throughout the South and
Southwest being "On to Richmond"
General W. L. Cabell, commander OF
the TransmississippI Department. has
issued the following orders to his de-
partment:
II call on the division and brigade
commandcrsnof every State and Ter
ritory to Issue at once the necessar
of camps as we'll as the membership
of each camp. SO that at the reunion
to be held In the city OF Richmond,
Va. May 80, 81, June l. 2, 8, 4, 1907,
you will have moro camps and more
Confederatestt than have ever gathered
throughout the department to meet
at once, and 4at least once each month";
or oftener, to arrange for sending dele
bers-with alternates. and the re-
CURED per capita" to General Will
liam z. Mlckle,, the adjutnnt- general,
by the firstsfday Of April, 1907. The
committee on TRANSPORTATION. consist
ing Of Generals Steele. GRADER and
Mendes, and Colonies B. s. Walthen and
7. r. Trotman. will do all in their
power to get low rates on the different
railroads leading to Richmond
Business Of great Importance will
come before this reunion, including the
care of the dead and the caro- Of tho
growing number of feeble and helpless
comrades, and tho unvciltng of the, JET
yferson Davis Monument. Throughout
the South the slogan has gone out to
make this tho greatest gathering OF
brave men and noble women that has
taken place in this country since the
war
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
Law and EQUITY Court.

The following suits were entered in the
Law and Equity Court yesterday:
Edward Hole, Jr,, an infant, who sues,
ETC., against the Virginia Passenger and
Power Company, and Wickham and
Northrup, receivers. Damages claimed
In the sum OF $500
EMANUEL Collier against Julia A. Collier,
for divorce.
The court is occupied to-day in hearing
argument on demurrer IN the case of Da-
-yis's administrator against tho Southern
Railway Company. The suit is for $l0,-
OOO
The case of Henrietta Neurohr against
the August Grocery Company for
10000 damages will he heard to-mor-
row. Mrs. Neurohr was n purchaser in
the store and sustained injuries owing to
an unmended floor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
A7T0RNE Y'S COUP
IN HECHLER CASE
Hon. D. c. O'Flahcrty Succeeds
In Getting Petition to Re-
hear In Record.
REHEARlNG WAS DECLINED
. Attorney Noted Exceptions TO
the Courts Ruling. and Will
Appeal Case.

Counsel for Mr. II. c.. Hechler yes
terdny made a new move In conncc-
tion with the action removing HIM
from Office for malfeasance by again
presenting the petition to Judge Scott
asking a rehcaring OF the case. This
petition was presented to the Judge
In vacation some time ago. and re-
FUSED by Judge Scott on the ground
THAT the term had ended and the court
was not at that time In session.
Judge Scott convened special term
o. the Henrico Circuit Court on Mon
day for the entering of certain chan
Gerry orders. no venire or jury being
summoned. Mr.. D. G. O'Flaherty, OF
counsel for Mr. Hechler. again pre-
scented the petition for rehearing to
tho Judge yesterday afternoon. while
lie was sitting in the City Circuit
Court. Judge Scott, after reading the
petition and hearing argument OF
counsel. declined n rehearng, making
the following endorsement:
THE Within petition was presented
to THO Judge OF the Circuit Court in
the city OF Richmond while th< Circuit
Court Of Henpico was open In special
term for the transaction OF chancery.
business alone. and wac running this
special tenn olcng with the regular
term ofthc Circuit Court OF the city
CT Richmond. and was refused, after
hearing argument of counsel and she
petition read.
(sgned) "R. c. 81
February 90 1907"
Upon the refusal Of the petition for
rehcaring, counsel for Mr.. Hcchler
noted ar exception. and tho list Of
exceptions in the case was prepared
and sigred by Judge Scott. and tho
case Will now go to the Supreme Court
of Appeals. counsel asking for a writ
of error and ptay OF proceedings. In
case the Court of Appeals decline to
issue a writ OF error In the cafe the
proceedings will be ended. and, the
Original order OF Judge Scott. directing
Mr.. Hechler to turn over his books and
papers to the clerk of the court, Will
go into effect.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
Old Servant Dies.

Martha Fields after q lingering H.,
ness, passed away Monday. She had for
half century filled n trusted position
in tho family Of the late Charles Gage
Thompson, ESQ. She was 9 type of the
'old-tlme servants who, by their faith
fulncss and dignity, added SO much to
the comfort and charm of Virginia
homes.
Courtesy, integrity and affection were
among her prominent characteristics
which, during long life, she never
failed to exhibit, and the family In
whose service she remained so long and
faithfully have lost Il valued friend. Her
death removes another reminder of the
very attractive home life Of the past,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
CONTEMPT ORDER.
Judge Grinnan Requires Loyal
lists" to Answer.

In the Ghancery Cour; yesterday Judge
Daniel Grinnan entered an order requir-
Ing what Is known as the "Loyalists"
in the Junior Order United American Me-
chanics to appear before His Honor on
March 18th. to show cause, II any they
can, why they are mt in contempt OF
his court.
The tight is one of great interest to the
order In Virginia The matter has been
In court In various ways for some time.
The decision Of Judge G1innan means
that the officers OF what is known as
the "Lnyalists" must answer to His
Honor for contempt The order is d.
rided into factions. MeSsrs Samuel A.
Anderson and Frank w. Christian OBJ
tanned the order from Judge Grinnan in
the interest OF the faction known as the
insurgents
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
HELD FOR INVESTIGATION
Man Arrested with Mileage Book
Belonging to Another.

q white man giving his name as r.
r, Ecloif. was fined IS and costs by
Justice Crutchfield yesterday morning
and was also ordered to furnish So
curlty for, his good behavior. He Is
now in jail and will be held until de-
tectives OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
city.
Sergeant Bailey discovered that the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad made
out N the name OF a man named
lsbell.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
Signal Lights Failed.

Considerable confusion was caused
yesterday afternoon by the burning out
Of tho signal lights for the elevator
service In tho Mutual Building. Tho
accident happened about 6 o'clock, when
q large number of people were leaving
the building. and loud were the ex-
CARNATIONS Of disgust when car after
car slid by waiting parties without
stopninE. The elevator men were soon
notified and began local service,
stopping at each floor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
Murder In Second Degree.

WINsTON- SALEM, N. c., February 20.
----The Jury to-day returned q verdict or
murder in the second degree ~ the case
az John Gordon; who killed Gilt Brand-
ham, OF Virginia. In this city, Christmas.
1--we last Sentence has not been YET
announced,