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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05
In the Suns Own Way.

The Sun has been far from expecting
to make a personal appeal of any de-
scription whatever upon any occasion
imaginable to Mr.. Edward H. Harri-
man. Nevertheless, 1t is the unforeseen
that happens; and we find ourselves
impelled by consideration that seem of
high Importance to join with other ju-
dicious persons in imploring Mr. Harri-
man to des1st for the sake of this ma
tons good name and respectable ap-
pearance before the eyes of the world.
We ask him to refrain from pursuing
further the solution of the direct issue
Of veracity with the president of the
United States which the president has
raised.
Not only Mr.. Hartman the indi-
vidual most Immediately concerned, but
also all others having any relation
either to the main issue already re-
ferred to or to the collateral questions
involved can we'll afford in the pub
lie interest to allow this deplorable
controversary to die out Of existence,
and, as far as possible. out OF the mem
DRY of mankind. We are not think
of the merits of the case, as presented
in the insulting accusation brought
welt. We are contemplating only the
scandal. the spectacular indecency, the
hideous immortality, in the broadcast
sense of the word. Of continuing con-
test which, even If 1t could be brought
to a triumphant conclusion by Mr.
Hartman and his partfsans, would re-
suit in exhibiting the president of the
United States in a light fit to bring
-
the heart of every honest citizen of
the republic.
1t is impossible to separate the man
from the office, and to the presidential
Office incarnate in it's occupant for
the time being, there attach certain
privileges or immunities of a peculiar
character rendered necessary by pub
bile policy. This is certainly so in the
view of enlightened public opinion, If
not yet of the written federal law.
Every good and true American recog-
nizes the obligations of respect due the
Office. whatever he may think of the
man holding the opce; and If it is said,
on the other hand, that this conven-
tional respect cannot be entirely a one
sided affair. that the necessary conven-
ton puts certain responsibilities upon
the incumbent as well as upon otnerS,
and that popular respect is subject to
forfeiture on occasion. our reply is that
short of an impeachable offense there
| is no appeal from the presidents own
conception of what is proper on his
part-exeept an appeal to his own con-
! science.
Moreover. the time may come when
Mr.. E. H Hartman, TO whom this sug-
gestion of patriotic self-sacrif1ce Is
| particularly addressed, or any other
| insuIted American who has swallowed
his natural wrath and remained silent
under immense provocation from the
! White House, may be infinitely glad
both as a citizen and as a psychopatho-
logist. that he was strong and tolerant
enough for forbearance.-New York
! Sun
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05
STRANGERS FLOCKING IN.

There never was a time in the whole
History of Hammond when there has
been SO much interest manifested in
this city by outsiders. The streets are
1ull of well dressed strangers whose
lsleelkness, spio and spanness and bust
ness like appearance makes it evident
that they are men of means.
Outside capital has become interest
fore and the city is to have the benefit
of the investments that will be made
In a young city like Hammond there
are very few men of wealth. The
pioneers are just beginning to realize
on their first investments and they
have not had time to turn over their
money. 1t is a known fact that al
though Hammond is a city OF about
$4,000 inhabitants, there is not resi-
dent of the city that is the possessor
of property worth half a million.
Therefore. If the city is to make the
most of it's opportunities, outside capt.
tai will have to make 1t possible. Ham
mond citizens may see opportunities
to make money, but If they are unable
to take advantage of these opportuni-
ties on account of the limited amount
of money at their command it is well
that outside capital be given the OPP
rportunity
Hammond needs more modern bust
ness blocks, the city Is sorely in need
of a large number of residences; it
would be improved by better street
car facilities. and If outside capital
viii do this for the city it will be a
blessing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05
Hawaii's Jap Problem.

1t is usually estimated that about 30
per cent of the Japanese who live I'M
der the flag of Uncle Sam are located
in Hawaii, and the number Of them
there is placed at 10000 to $4,000. The
San Francisco school controversy and
the new immigration laws naturally
affect the situation in the islands,
where the labor Of the coolies is an i'm
portant factor. At a Jap mass meeting
called to protest against exclusion
there was some shooting off of oratory,
the tenor Of which was that the Amer
lean treatment of the mikado's people
was mean and inconsistent. From the
press of the islands we learn that the
protests voiced at the mass meeting
should not be taken too seriously.
1t is said that the unruly mob of
Japan, which sometimes forces the
hands Of the Tokyo ministry, is we'll
represented IN the stream of coolies
which land in Hawaii. It is also de-
clared, that they do not seek to settle
In Hawaii, but to travel on to the Pa
cif1c coast. Their custom for the week
or two they halt in Honolulu supports
a score or more of hotels with their
runners" The sugar planters Of Ha-
wall would be glad to have the coolies
remain and work in the fields, and
the labor unions of California would
also be glad to have them halt in Ha.
wall. 1t should not be difficult to get
up an anti-American hue and cry under
these conditions, yet there is a conserv-
alive and intelligent class among the
real Japanese settlers in Hawaii who
will accept IN good faith whatever ar
rangements the mikado ratifes in the
interests of his people who dwell under
the United States flag.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05
CHICAGO's PITIFUL VAIL.

A wall has gone up from Chicago
which would be pitiful if it were not
so funny. The almighty dollar Is the
dominant note in the wall and it's SUI
premacy over health stands glaringly
forth.
The Real Estate board has decided
that Gary is a serious menace TO
Chicago's welfare and that If the drain
age board is made to drain the Calu-
met region Chicago not only sells her
commercial pre-eminenee to Gary, but
furnishes the money for the purpose.
The board points out that the build
of the Calumet-Sag canal means that
Chicago will pay s1S.OO0.OOo for the
transfer of her commercial prestige
to the steel town.
There is no certainty that Chicago
or the Calumet region is to get the
canal. as at present the right to go
ahead with the project has been de-
snied by the secretary of war. The
drainage board. however, means to ap-
peal from the decision and this is what
has aroused the Real Estate board to
action. The latter is willing that the
Chicago river be widened, but the
Calumet-Sag canal. neverl
The members of the august body of
protesters apparently forget that Gary
and the Calumet region is likely to
progress considerably. canal or no
canal. and that deprived of the proper
outlet for sewage. the latter will be
allowed to flow into Lake Michigan.
polluting the water supply OF Chicago
as well as OF the territory Immediately
adjacent and rendering valueless an
undertaking that has cost the city al
ready many more millions than those
represented by the proposed addition
al outlay that will be required TO build
the proposed canal
1t would appear that according to
the reasoning OF the Chicago Real
Estate board that the health of Chi
Cages citizens is small item in oom-
parison with slice of Chicago's COM
merciaI pre-eminence.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05
July 4. 1909.

Noble memories cluster about the
lake which Samuel de Champlain dis
covered July 4, 1909. Champlain was
governor of Canada and, being out on
an Indian raid, stumbled upon the beau
tiful stretch of water which was to
play a part in the history making strug-
giles Of later times. Incidentally the
raid which led Governor Champlain to
the shores of the lake had a bearing
upon the course of events which deter
mined the political fate of the present
border land between Canada and the
United States.
France was just beginning to colo
nize in Canada at the time Of the dis
covery Of Lake Champlain, and England
was planting settlements along the At
lantic coast. Henry Hudson, with the
Half Moon, was then blowing the
ocean on the trip which, in September,
1909, led him into New York bay and
the river which bears his name. Soon
after sighting the lake Champlain,
defeated the Iroquois, or Five Nations,
and started the long series of wars be-
tween those tribes and the French,
with the result that these formidable
warriors helped the Dutch and British
against the French. But for this In
dian feud the French might have gain
ed permanent Judgment south Of the
great lakes From our present point
Of view the services of Champlain were
wholly negative, but In the celebrations
Of 1909 the incident of July three
centuries earlier may well receive the
attention of citizens of two countries
who share the sublime natural specta-
Gle presented by the lake.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05
NEW YORK LETTER.

New York, April 5.-The stock mar
ket continued Its upward trend with
out abatement Early prices from Lon
don were fractionally lower on the
entire list. This. however, was ig
nored entirely by the bulls. At no
time was there a cessation of the buy
ing wave. The same class OF buying
in Union Pacific and Southern Pacific
was apparent as has been in evidence
during the past few days. It was
ascribed to the Hartman following.
Union Pacific scored an advance Of four
points and Southern Pacific three and
one-half, the major part of 1t being
maintained UP to the closing hour The
earnings Of Southern Pacific are said to
be so large that the company could
pay a larger dividend than that now
In vogue If they should so desire. This
was the bull card upon that issue.
None of the standard railway shares
were neglected in the general bull
movement. New York Central, Penn
sylvania, Baltimore s. Ohio, Atchison,
Missouri Pacific, Canadian Pacific, both
the Hill stocks and the lesser specula-
tive favorites all enjoyed advances
ranging from one to three points.
Reading was again the leader of the
hard coal roads, opening around 100 Il
and selling up to ia. This represents
an advance of twenty-one points since
the decline of March IA. That there
Is a large and influential short In
terest in the stock is undoubted. The
buying today was by insiders who
were making an effort to compel shorts
to cover their outstanding contracts.
The copper shares, both Amalga-
mated and Anaconda shared in the
general rally. Amalgamated shows a
gain OF four points for the day while
Anaconda advanced about two. Despite
the weakening tendency of the metal
market it does not seem to affect oop-
per stocks materially The market
upon the whole closed strong.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

The shrinkage in stock market values
of the stock Of eight great railroads in
this country in the first three months
of this year aggregated over $3.50, o00,-
600, and yet the companies involved
VIII have as much freight to carry as
ever The crops will have to be moved.
Fuel and manufactures will be distrib-
uted. Their traffic will go on as before.
There are more people to ride on pas
senger trains. The tracks are all in
use. Nothing has put an embargo upon
the business of these corporations.
Their property Is just as productive
and is just as valuable for actual busi-
ness as it was In January.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05
Diacretion In Inriea-

1t VIII be unfortunate IL the eflcfen-
cy of the jury system is brought into
question by verdicts which are not
strictly in accordance with the facts
before the court Very often accused
persons assume that their fate rests
with the jury rather than with the law
In the case, as though the twelve good
ana true men might be swerved By
considerations other than regard for
the enforcement of the law. We can
not have ideal jurors and ideal YER
diets without healthy public opinion.
The Jurors come from the people and
go back among the people. The in
tent OF the system Is that the accused
shall have the Judgment Of his fellows,
any one of whom might be in the same
plight but for circumstances. 1t may
be unfair to consider this feature of 1t
loyalty to the individual instead of
loyalty to society. Said Judge Strong.
THE state the public, have an interest
in the preservation of the liberties and
the lives of citizens and viii not allow
them to be taken away without due
process of law when forfeited, as they
may be. as a punishment for crime"
Discretion is given to a judge by
the system of minimum and maximum
penalties. Often he would make the
sentence harsher or lighter If the law
would permit. Jurors recommend
measure OF mercy not called for by
the verdict, and without doubt law
yers on both sides are guided by
! conscientious regard for society more
often than is popularity supposed.
The law of capital punishment Is per-
haps correctly believed to incline jurors
TO leniency in many cases. Often it
becomes a question of taking a useful
life to make good the loss of a life that
society IS we'll rid of. In cases OF this
kind the exercise of discretion by the
jury meets with public approval. and
1t Is taken for granted that the princi-
pie will not be abused. The spirit OF
the laws is wholesome and aims at the
reign of justice The application OF
them in the same spirit is possible
where men look upon law as an instru-
ment of government and not as a yoke
to be borne at every sacrifice.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05
British Railway Earnings in 1905.

According to the London Statist, 1906
was a good railway year in Great
Britain. The nineteen principal com
panies had gross earnings of $439,
000,0 900, an increase of $4,000 600 over
1905. Expense of operation was $27S,-
100000, an increase of 100000, leav-
ing a net gain of $4,000,00O.
While the net result is small com
pared with the showing made by the
American railways, yet s166,O00,00
net earnings for these nineteen British
companies, after paying some increase
in wages and higher prices for coal and
other material, is a really good show
ing for the properties interested, be-
ing not far from 90 per cent of the
gross earnings.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05
CHICAGO LETTER.

Chicago. April 6-WHEAT-Contin
ued bad crop reports from the south
west accompanied by substantial buy
ing orders compelled the northwest
ern crowd to change their position up
on the wheat market. This contingent
who have been so skepticaI as to the
damage done in that territory seemed
TO change front. Early prices were at
about yesterdays closing figure, but
the market gained strength throughout
the session finally showing rally
OF about a cent and a half for the day.
The market closed strong with q
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05
Between Trains
Collected.

"Fare!f
The passenger gave no heed.
Fare. please"
Still the passenger was oblivious.
by the eJaculatory term fare" said
the conductor, Il imply no reference
to the state OF the weather, the COM
plexion OF the admirable blond you OBJ
serve in the contiguous seat. nor even
to the quality of service vouchsafed
by this philanthropic corporation
merely allude in manner perhaps
lacking IN delicacy. but not in con-
ciseness. 10 the monetary obligation
set up by your presence in this car.
and suggest that. without contemper-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

Washington.-Additio details Of
the gigantic political conspiracy which
the president charges is being formed
by the corporate interests TO defeat
his policies, were given out with au-
thority from the White House this
afternoon. The men who are engi-
neering the scheme have a fund Of
$4,000, 900 already subscribed to effect
their purposes, said the administration
representative. and the trail of the
conspirators goes right across the con-
tinent They will stop at nothing and
will buy newspapers, legislatures or
votes If necessary to down the presi-
dent.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

Regarding a report from Pittsburg
that the crane operators at the pressed
steel car companys plant in Alleghaney
have gone on a strike on account of
a reduction in wages, officials Of the
company say that such Is not the case,
A high official Of the company. who
has Just returned from Pittsburg said
that some of the crane operators at the
AIeghaney plant were grumbling and
threatening to strike so the manage
ment discharged the ringleaders of the
movement That, he said, was all
there was to the strike talk. The plant
Is operating as usual.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05
WEATHER FORECAST

Illinois, Indiana and Missouri
Showers tonight and Saturday.
Lower ENTHUSIASTICALLY light
snow tonight and Saturday.
Observation-Disclosures tonight and
Saturday with probably light SHOWS
southeast.
Minnesota and Dakotas-Partly
cloudy tonight and Saturday.
IoVa-Threatening tonight and Sat
urday, probably rain or snow.
Nebraska and Kansas-Partly cloudy
tonight and Saturday, warmer west.
Montana-Showers tonight and Sat
nrdaN
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

A man who has been trying kerosene
oil as a hair restorer has become in
sane. But Mr.. Rockefeller, who has
had kerosene on his mind for years. Is
still as bright as they make them, like
wise as bald.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

Every virtue gives man a degree
of felicity In some kind; honesty gives
a man a good report; Justice, estima-
ton: prudence, respect; courtesy and
Iiberallty, affection; temperance gives
health: fortitude, a quiet mind, not to
be moved by any MISUNDERSTANDING
ham.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05
WITH THE EDITORS
Alien immigration.

If the great total OF immigration
were distributed throughout the coun-
try, the New Orleans 2icayune thinks
there would be little danger that the
character OF our population would be
unfavorably affected, but that with
the congestion OF it in Eastern cities.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

Tom Lawson says the advice he has
given his friends has cost him $15.000,-
600. Some Of his friends who toe'x t.
advice are also out considerably.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05
LIVERPOOL MARKETS.

Liverpool April 5.-Wheat opened
ne-eighth lower, corn unchanged.
Liverpool April o. Wheat closed
one-eighth higher; corn one-eighth to
one-quarter higher.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

ing your CELEBRITY with cunotation, you
nquidate.n
At this point the passenger emerged
from his trance.-Philadelphi Ledger.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

It was all about a mule, that Central
American scrap. but 1t shows a spirit
for protecting national honor that some
other people would do well to foster a
little bit.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

Denver & R. G.-Fourth week March
$4,000 inc. $4,000. Month 1,641,40o,
inc. 192,700.
From July 1st. 15,3s2.1o0, inc. 1,o43,-
900.-News.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

10 subscribers. Readers of the
Tines are requested to favor the
management by reporting any irregu-
aal4ies In delivering. Communicate
VITA the circulation department, or
Telephone III.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

Reports on copper metal still con-
tinue bearish; the money market is
exceptionally easy both for call and
time money, and this argues well for
future of the iron trade.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

The increase IN Atchison dividend
was not we'll received IN Wall street
and the new agitation in Washington
against corporations is not a bull
card 1 advise people to go slow and
not buy stocks on bulges.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

LIVE STOCK MARKETS.

Union Stock Yards, April 5-Hog re-
cetpts 10000; market seady; left over
2.100- Light $50 to go: mixed $685.
10 $50; heavy 1855 to $50; rough $500
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

Traders have all covered their
Rdg. are going long OF it. There is
bull tip out on U. P. and Reading
for the day."-Chapin.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

The short interest in some stocks Is
very large, especially IN Penna-. and
this stock should give good ae-
count of itself in the event Of any gen
eral rise.-Miller.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05
HEARD ON THE B0URSE.

The market has rallied far enough
to be ready for or point reaction
in leading stocks, II the big men con-
slider such reaction desirable. Prices
are steadily gaining ground, however,
and there is still plenty OF margin for
Improvement, so in our Judgment short
sales are i'll advised. Some profit TAX
ing on pronounced bulges and buying
on reactions would appear the best
play.-R1dgley.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05
GRAIN MARKETS.

Chicago, April 5.-Cars lots today:
Wheat 10 cars; corn 265 cars; oats 121
cars; hogs 10000 head.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

The action of the market is dis
appointing through its failure TO re-
spond to favorable news.-F. K. P.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

Union Stock Yards, April 5.-Hogs
closed &c lower. Light s6.65 to 6.S2;
mixed $3.50 to 6.s5; heavy $3.50 TO 6.S5;
rough $3.50 to 6.65.
Cattle and sheep closed steady.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

The outlook in the stock market is
for continued irregularity with a fur
Their restriction in the volume of busi-
ness with trading mostly confined to
the professional element.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

Il am told by good people to buy
Nor. Pac. for 15 points"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

We hear Nor. Pac. IS good purchase
on weak spots. Understand an an
nouncement can be expected soon with
reference to the Burlington-S. B. c.
& c.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

Cattle receipts 1900: market steady.
Sheep receipts 5000; market strong.
Hogs Cattle Sheep
Omaha ......4.500 1900 1000
Kansas City 1900 10000 5000
st. Louis ....6.500 1000 200
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05
Argentine Shipments

Wheat and flour equal 205,000 BUSH
bushels.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05
Estimates for Tomorrow.


Wheat Y cars, corn SIG cars; oat
ia cars; hogs 10000 head.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05
Northwest Cars.


Southwestern Receipts and Shipments
Receipts. Ship.
Minneapolis, today ...3S2,000 64,OsU
Last week holiday.
st. Louis, today 49,. $4,000 56'OOo
Last week, holiday.
Kansas City, today $4,000 fVVVV
Last week, holiday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

The short interest Will simply be
murdered in this market.-Miller.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

Money closed 2 e per cent.
Total sales 1891, 900.
Distillers l "A per cent; American
Shelters /; per cent; Anaconda extra
dividend ia per cent today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

Same crowd are buying B. r. 7. that
we have been wiring you about for
several days. This is no price for 1t.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

Market looks like going higher
NJ. NJ.