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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-04
MILLER DRIVES
THE FIRST SPIKE
President of Chicago New
York Line Does Act
Before Big Crowd.
Especial to Lake County Times).

LaPorte, Ind, Feb. 2-The first
spike in the construction of the Chi
cago-New York Electric railway was
driven at o'clock this afternoon in the
presence of a large gathering of spec
tors.
The company made the occasion a
very ceremonious one and it was pre-
ceded by an elaborately appointed ban
quet at the Garden hotel.
The spike was driven by A. c. Mil
Ter, president of the Chicago-New York
Electric Railway company, and there
We're speeches and cheers.
The people of THIS city. including
those who have heretofore scoffed at
the proposition Of building an electric
line from Chicago to New York, are
becoming more and more impressed
with the seriousness of the undertak-
ing and believe that some day the
project will be carried out as origin
ally planned.
LaPorte made more or less a gala
occasion of the event and many per
sons quit work to witness the driving
of the first spike in wnat they believe
is destined to become one of the great
est systems OF the country and which
may be the means. in fact. or revolu-
tionizing transportation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-04
WATER WORKS CASE CLOSES.

LaPorte. Feb. 4.-The Scott VS.. the
City OF LaPorte waterworks case con
tinued ana was concluded in circuit
court today, all witnesses being called
for defentadt city and waterworlzs sup
ply company There were no arguments
as special findings have been been
called for. Each side viii draft what
each considers the proven facts and
then the judge will decide. The de-
eision may not come for weeks. There
will probably be a discussion of the
points OF law that apply in considera-
ton OF the facts as adduced.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-04
WIFE NJ. | NOW
HOLDS FORT
Since Burial of Charles Du-
bridge Original Spouse
Is Tn Possession.
NUMBER z HAS FLOWN
Not However Without Having Pos
sessed Herself of Certain House
hold Necessities.

Since the burial of Charles Dubridge,
the teamster whose death was caused
by injuries which befell him when his
wagon was upset a the Standard Steel
Car plant last week, his family affairs
have taken a new turn, one that he,
least of all, expected.
pubridge, it seems. was married to
one woman but lived with another dur
ing the last two years and the unex-
pected appearance Of wife No. !, as
she is known among those who are
conversant with the story. has not only
appeared in time to bury her husband
but also to put wife No. to flight.
Today Mrs. Charles Dubridge No. 1
has possession of the little cottage in
37S State street and although she
found it minus many of the household
goods when she took possession last
Saturday evening after the burial she
says that she will stick and defies
wife No 2, to gainsay her right to do 1t.
Wife No. 2 Steals "A March.
From what was left in the cottage
last Saturday evening is seems that
wife No. ? while the funeral was in
progress, disposed OF some of the
household goods by hiding them with
friends in Hammond. Her whereabouts
al present are unknown. although it
is thought she is in Chicago. She has
taken her own two children with her,
The two small Dubridge boys who
had been staying with her and their
father. are now with their rightful
mother. wife No. l.
Mrs. Dubridge this morning branded
all the statements that wife No made
about her elopement with one of her
boarders as Il lie and said that it was
spite work in order that she should not
receive aid from the Teamster's union.
When the oldest son was asked why
he made a statement TO a LAKE COUNTY
TINES reporter saying that his mother
ran away with a boarder on Aug. 3,
1905. he answered that he made the
statement under duress. That he was
instructed by his stepmother to say 1T,
and that she was present when he
made ii.
The Transfers union, Of which Du-
bridge was a member. will hold an
other meeting this evening in order TO
decide TO what extent the claims OF the
widow shall be recognized.
Dubridge was buried last Saturday
afternoon in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-04
CAN'T COOPERATE
UNTIL INVITED
Hanly Must Be Asked Be
fore He Helps Illinois
Suppress Gambling.
--Jugend (Munieh1.
Especial to Lake County Times).

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 4.-When
Governor Hanly was told by his friends
today that the grand jury of Chicago
had advised that he cooperate with
Governor Deneen of Illinois in order
TO effectually suppress further pool
selling on the ship, City of Traverse,
in Indiana waters. he said that he
would first want a communication from
the Illinois authorities before he would
commit himself as to the course that
he will pursue.
There are conflicting reports here as
to where the ship really anchors 1t
is said by some that it anchors along
the government pier in South Chicago
in Illinois, while others say that it is
anchored in Indiana waters and that
the pool selling is done in Indiana
waters. Hence the defiance of the pro-
moters and hence the proposed appeal
to Governor HanIy by the Illinois au-
thorities.
Employees of the boat, when asked if
there was any danger of interference
from Indiana officers, pointed to the
fact that the boat has been in opera
is no law that can prevent them from
running. They also point to the fact
that they We're acquitted in the Chi
cago courts last year. after which
Chief Collins gave up the fight against
them. and that the boat was allowed
to take on and land passengers in the
heart of Chicago wienout police inter
ference after their acquittal.
capra+avS af Ci+1r re
verse poolroom are the same gamblers
that ran the Dearborn park poolroom
last year. but who were compelled TO
cease operations. owing to the fight
made against them by Mont Tennes, a
rival Chicago gambler, who caused
meetings to be held at Crown Point tc
fight the Dearborn stockade, which was
finally closed.
Operations We're then transferred tc
the floating poolroom. Tennes has
since made peace with the rival gam
blers and it is said that he now has ar
interest in the City Of Traverse.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-04
PEACE MEETING IN NEW YORK
Plans Made fer Congress to BE Held in
Carnegie Hall in april.

New York, Feb. A meeting in the
interest OF international peace was
held last night at the New York Pres
bvterian church. 1t was held under
the auspices OF the Peace society of the
city Of New York as a preliminary to
the American peace and arbitration
congress which is to be held here in
April.
A general outline or the plans for
this congress was announced last night.
1t will be held III Carnegie hall and
will be opened on Sunday night, April
IA. with a service Of praise. The con-
gfess will last three days.
The most important features Of the
congress will be the international
meeting. which will be attended by
representatives Of all the leading civil
lied countries. Addresses VIII be made
by James Byrce. Baron Estournelles de
Constant and William T. Stead.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-04
ADVICE FOR MINISTER'S.

Tho western Christian Advocate is
of the opinion that some Of the min
listers Of the Methodist ana other
churches would do well to break them
selves of the habit Of unduly prolong-
ing their sylIables in prayer and SER
mon. Some OF them" says the Ad-
voeate have fallen into bad ways
without being aware OF it. What is
the use OF inordinately drawing out
words like this: And, O-o-oh
L-o-o-r-d, Wee b-e-s-e-e-c-h Three,
etc 1t is unnatural. It tires the
worshiper by its strain and monorony
1t suggests that the minister is de~-
perately holding on to his word until
he can summon other thoughts. Sim
pie but reverent language. spoken in
natural, unaffected, uneonventionalized
tones viii always be the most welcome
10 worshiping congregation
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-04
FINDS HORSES TONGUE IN
MANGER; DEED OF A FIEND.
Human Monstrosity Who Finds Pleas
ure in NIaining Stock-FarmerS
Threaten Heroic Measures 10 Stop
Practice.
Especial to Lake County Times

Liverpool. Feb. 2.-When August
Nehring. a few days ago went to feed
his horse he found four inches Of the
animals tongue lying in the manger.
1t is thought the member was ampu-
tated by some fiend who lives in the
neighborhood. as this is not the first
time such a thing has happened In
fact it is an old trick of the vicinity
but of late it has not been practiced.
The farmers about Liverpool are quite
incensed aver the incident and are
threatening violence If they discover
the identity OF the ffend who finds
pleasure in such a villainous pastime.
While Nehring's horse of course suf-
fers, he has been able to eat soft foods
and will probably, when the member
heals. eat oats and hay as in the past.
This fact. however. does not in any
degree modify the enormity OF tho
outrage. as viewed by the farmers
whose stock has suffered at the hands
Of the perpetratog 81 the crima
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-04
Mettler, Home Breaker, IS Shown I'D
in His True Colors.
Mr.. zEIGLER, SON-IN-LAW, MAKES STATEMENT
Had He Stayed Away Mother Would Be Alive and
Happy"

The truth is mighty and shall pre-
vail" The truth was told in THE LAKE
COUNTY TINES simple report of the sui
eide of Mrs. Frank Eschenbach. In-
cidentally was mentioned the name of
one ]. J. Mettler. as one of the possible
causes leading up to the rash act of
the wife of good and Industrious hus-
band and the mother of a good family.
Mettler's relation to the Eschenbach
family was matter Of common talk
common understanding and common be-
lief in Hammond Moreover it was a
matter of conviction on the part of the
husband and children and to go farther.
a matter of semi-public confession on
the part of the woman herself.
Mettler is inseparable from the
story of Mrs Eschenbachs death and
circumstances leading thereto. The re-
port of the womans death would not
have been q truthful report with Nett
ler left out. The only rational de-
duction was that If Mettler had not
entered the home life of the Eschen-
bach family Mrs. Eschenbach would be
alive today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-04
ICE HARVEST CONTINUES.

There are now about three hundred
men at work harvesting Ice at Wolf
lake and the houses are about one
third full It was reported this morn
ing that there has been strike and
that about fifty Of the men were out,
but inquiry at headquarters revealed
the fact that the story was not true
The ice is now about eleven inches
thick and the quality was never bet
ter. The work Of harvesting will be
continued for about three weeks long
er If the weather remains favorable.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-04
M0NTICELL0'S NEW INDUSTRY

Monticello got hold OF a good thing
when it secured the Chicago Thread
Manufacturing company. Brick lay
ing was commenced Nov. 25. and on
Christmas day was completed There
is p. 900 feet of floor space. The fac
tory is now in operation and as soon
as the engine and boilers are set 100
girls will be put to work and their
wages will range from IS to $40 per
week according TO their industry.
Many families of employees have moved
to Monticello from Chicago.-Rensse
laer Republican.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-04
SHOOTING is INVESTIGATED.

Chicago, Feb 4.-The shooting OF
Edward Corrigan in the saloon OF
James Cullen. lie North Oakley ave-
nue. early today, is being investigated
by detectives.
Cullen is under arrest. He admits
the shooting but declares II an acci-
dent.
Corrigan is at the county hospital
His wound is serious and he may die.
the bullet having entered his jaw.
He Is a switchman and lives at I05s
Fulton street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-04
Grand Jury Reaches Out to
the Strand Joints and
the Pool Boat.
INDICT N ENTS GALORE
Indiana's Governor To Be Requested
to Lend Aid to Put Getty of
Traverse" Out of Business.
Especial to Lake County Times.l


South Chicago, Feb 4-Conternation
was created in South Chicago's tender
loin by the findings of the Cook county
grand jury late Saturday evening, In
which fifteen keepers of saloons on the
Strand and Harbor avenue. were In
icted for maintaining disorderly houses
in connection with their barrooms.
Two OF the indicted men were
Richard Boggs. from whose place at
9002 Strand Margaret Butler was
taken, and whose presence in the place
got fines of $40 for Sadie Boggs and
500 for Howard Champion in Judge
Goodnows court, and Mike Buconish,
in whose resort at 9048 Stand Clara
| O'Brady committed suicide last Thurs
day.
A visit to a number of the places
today ELECTED that the indictments
were complete surprise, and that ap-
prehension is felt for the outcome Of
the cases, as the grand jury finding
carried recommendation to Chief of
Police Collins and Mayor Dunno that the
saloon licenses of the resorts be per
manently revoked
The indicted saloon men were all alb
sent from their places of business and
the saloons were in charge of bar
tenders
And They Never Got Next.
Several of these told of the visit
several days ago of a couple of women
who demanded drinks at the bar but
were told to go into the rear rooms
to be served. One bartender told OF
man, supposed to be detective from
the states attorneys office, who was
around several days ago getting the
names of the proprietors of the vari-
Gus places along the Stand and Harbor
avenue.
Police Captain storen of the South
Chicago station left about 10 o'clock
for the city. He was in citizens
clothes. and before leaving declined to
talk about the indictments until his re-
turn in the afternoon Other officials
about the station were reticent about
the matter, refusing to discuss whether
the police were cooperating with the
states attorneys Office or not It is
evident that the action of the grand
jury cook the local police completely
by surprise.
Forty Against City of Traverse.
Among the indictments returned by
the grand jury We're said to be forty
accusations against persons connected
with the steamer City of Traverse, on
board which pools on races are said
to be bought and sold. These indict-
ments charge conspiracy to commit
unlawful acts. About the dock at which
the Treverse ties nothing OF an extra
ordinary nature was observed this
morning Bud White, Harry Perry
and others mentioned as having been
indicted were not about the boat. The
small steamer Robert E Burke was
busily engaged in breaking the ice In
the slip preparatory to the daily trip
OF the big boat
4 One of the recommendations of the
grand jury was that Governor Deneen
/ of Illinois request the aid OF Governor
Hanly in getting the prosecuting at
torney of Lake county to assist States
Attorney Healy in bringing pros ecu
tions aginst the forty indicted City
of Traverse men.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-04
Cards of Thanks.

The bereaved family Of Mr.. Frank
Eschenbach desire 10 thank theiI
many friends whose sympathy and
kindness IN a time Or great sorrow hat
been source OF comfort To them
They desire especially to thank tho
members Of the Fern Leaf club and
the pupils and teachers Of the public
schools for their sympathy and heir
in the trying period which has just
passed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-04


The following communication
came unsolicited 10 The LAKE
COUNTY TIMES;
Hammond. Ind, Feb. =. 1907.
Editor Lake County Times.
Dear Sir
After reading the item that
j. J. MettIer had published In
the Hammond Daily News sat
) urday evening, the grieved Ex-
) chenbach family desire 10 nm
swer it through the columns OF
your paper In as few words as
possible.
We do not deny j. j. MeffIer's
statement that mt one time he
was on the best of terms with
the family. In fact he was ON
such good terms with the family
that MIR. Eschenbach took him
into his confidence and gave him
charge OF his bakery business
while he was on a vacation to
Germany last spring.
IL WAS then that the accused
=. j. Mettier took advantage of
his friend and brother member
Of Hammond fraternnI society
and started his brOtherly work.
The children saw so much of
his questionable conduct during
that period that form this
time or they hated and despIsed
him. Upon several occasions
Meftler was seen in Mrs. Es-
chenbach's company xvhen she
; was supposed TO be In Essteago
} taking treatment for cafnrrfl.
These things continued until ii
Will be seen what sorrow 1t
has brought upon the family.
} MIR. Eschenbach warned MIR.
} MeftIer time and again to stay
} away from his wife and home.
and the necessary means would
have been taken to compel him
10 do so If IL had not been for
} the fact that he hesitated to dis
grace his family by making the
matter public and preferred 10
, let 1t drop In the hope that Nett
) Ter would have respect enough
} for his own family TO remain
, away. The incident that fol-
} lowed showed that he did not
, care.
} Mettler had tried on several
, occasions 10 buy "A half interest
} in Eschenbach's business and
upon failing 10 purchase it
} through Mr. Eschenbach he
, tried to get 1T through his wife.
, His efforts 10 make this pur-
, chase made Mrs. Esehenbach
, temporarily insane.
, 1t WAS in one of these spells,
, for which he was directly re-
, sponsibIe, that she ended her
, life and brought the disgrace
} upon our family which God only
, knows was not the fault of the
, family.
, MIR. Roscoe Woods, the Lake
, County Times reporter, who was
, severely criticised by the News,
B was exceedingly courteous and
, realizing the delicacy of the sit-
, uatfon was very c0nsiderafe of
> our feelings. The article in the
> the Lake County Times was
D correct in every detail and the
D interviews which were printed
. were exactly as they were
0 given.
. Mr.. Editor, let this item fulfill
. the demand which j. j. FIetfier
D has made upon you. MettIer
. need not worry for we have de-
. decided to take the matter into
D court and viii ourselves try to
o raise the disgrace that he has
. put upon onr heads.
q Respectfully yours,
D WILL ZEIGLER AND FAMILY.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-04
TWO POLICEMEN SICK.

officers Turner and Einse1e are on
the sick list and Will not travel their
beats as usual tonight. The force is
now so low that the loss Of two men
seriously impairs the efficiency Of the
aenaTtnanA
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-04
So Say Family.

win Zeigler. who has the au-
thority to act for Mr.. Eschenbach. his
father-in-law, in all matters pertaining
to the death Of Mrs EsciIenDacll. GATED
at the Office Of THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES
this morning to give his assurance that
the facts as printed in Fridays paper
were correct and that the family ap
proved of all that was written.
Furthermore he stated that, as re-
garding Mr.. Mettler. It had been de-
cided to take the matter into court.
where the facts would all be brought
out and justice be secured for all con
cerned.
Mr.. Zefgler said that he dreaded the
publicity of trial, but that a lawyer
would be seen this morning and that
before they were through with the
matter a great many wrongs would be
righted.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-04
THE WEATHER.

Snow md warmer to-
night and Tuesday; mini
mum temperature tonight
about Is.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-04
Was Temporarily Deranged

It has now been definitely determined
that Mrs Eschenbach committed sui
eide while in q temporarily deranged
condition. On the day that the tragedy
happened she wrote to a relative in
Pittsburg asking that he take care of
her two little children as she had de-
cided to go to Germany for a rest and
to have an operation performed. That
evening she had the quarrel with her
husband which evidently unbalanced
her mind and caused her to take the
action she did.
Neither Mr.. Eschenbach or his chill
dren seem to feel unkindly towards the
deceased mother because of the sorrow
and disgrace that has been brought
upon them and excuse her because they
say her physical suffering and the
worry brought about a mental condi-
ton that made her not responsible for
what she did at certain times.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-04
Woman Is Buried.

The funeral of Mrs. Eschenbach was
held from the home yesterday at 1
O'Clock p. m. after which the body
was taken to the Zion Methodist
church where Rev. Carl F. Dessmeier
preached the sermon.
The funeral was one OF the largest
ever held in Hammond and hundreds
of friends attended the ceremony to
show their respect for the bereaved
family.
There were several secret orders IN
attendance among them being the Re
beccas, the Odd Fellows. the Hammond
Saengerbund and the South Chicago
loge, D. 0. H.
The church choir sang several selec-
tions and there was also music by
the Hammond Saengerbund. The cere-
mony throughout was very impressive
and later the interment took place al
Oak Hill cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27
Promotion Of Sorgt. Crommett.

Captain Pepper. commanding Go. H..
"a Infantry. y q. s. NJ. is in receipt
OF Official notice that his recommends
ton of First Sergeant Charles +. trom-
NETT of his command - fill the vacancy
in the position Of battalion sergeant
ma inr for the I'd Eattalinn. I'd infantry.
\. q. s. NJ has been honored. The ap-
poiutmcnt is announced in General Or
lers 80 :. Headquarters Second In
fantry, y. q :. NJ. 6. s,
! battalion Sergeant Major tromm"tt
has as fine q record as 4 soldier as coult
be desired 1t ia because of his record
that he l., promoted. His employment
is such that he cannot devote the tlnt
necessary to the regular drills ana mao
he not been honored With Announcements
| he would have undoubtedly had 70 an
nIv for discharge from the service
sergeant Major Crommett WA" enlist
| cd into 90. II Of the "a infantry on IN"
4th of August. 1904. Upon tn" cNpira-
tior of his term of service he inmcd!-
,teIv rc-cnlisted and now is SERVING
his second enlistment. His attendance
upon drills and all duties with his com
r,and ara worthy OF COmmCnda ton
| D,,rincr tho wear 1904 his att' ndanC'
uoe nerrcct. IN 1908 he won tn" m'dai
|
for perfect attendance. In l9'' ne
would have gained the har for pcrlect
Attendance had he not been SICK h"'
as if was he only lost two drills. Dur
ing the wear now approaching lis close
| no has maintained perfect attendance
,nGor great difficulties and Will re-
rnive the bar for perfect att'ndahc'
He has been present at every d''i'u i'.
Muster since he enlisted. He went WIZ
ITO company IL Virginia in l""i. Ut
1oo5 and 1906 he went To Augusta l'aS'
muster he was With the company ~
E,ttery Blair. Fort Williams. Portland
| IN rifle qualifications Serseah' M"J"l
Crommett mas made an excellent recol
nr,oressinc from the lowest Erauc Il
~. highest. In 1904 he quahheu a
lrnurth-class rif'eman. He made nlarNN
MAN in 1906. sharpsho"tcr IN I''o Hu'
last season he won his eNprrt qua'ht
Icntiou rcinC the seventh from ne lta"
.rb, members of Go. II Will hlSS 80
soont Major Crommrtt but VIII ap'
nrnciote the reward which nc mas $
ldeseryeGv received.