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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-09
WIRES ARE NOW OPEN
Western Union Starts Busi
ness With Charming
Blonde at Key.

The local Western Union Office open
ed this morning with rush of busi-
ness that was phenomenal. 1t should
be stated Immediately that a Gibson
esque blonde presided at the keys. She
refuses to give her name on the
grounds that ii was widely heralded
in the Chicago papers at the beginning
OF the strike.
Whether she is a union operator
or not was not inquired into by those
who wanted TO send messages, and
strange to say they We're all men. The
Western Union Blonde as she became
Immediately known, says that she viii
be here only for q day and that she
will be succeeded next Monday by a
permanent manager. The Western
Union district manager IN Chicago
confirmed this information that a man
ager will be sent from Chicago next
Monday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-09
SALOON KEEPER At
HIS OLD TRICKS
Police Raid West Hammond
Saloon and Find it
Disorderly.
DIVE, NOTORIOUS "NONPAREIL'
Dragnet Rakes in Proprietor, One In
mate and a Mysterious Promi-
nent Citizen.

The West Hammond police. following
the policy which has been observed
since the advent of the present admin
istration in West Hammond, at 3
o'clock yesterday morning made a raid
on the saloon in West State street,
which is known as the Nonpariel
Their catch consisted of the proprietor
of the resort, Albert Johnson, an in
mate, and a Hammond business man
whose name the officers refused to
disclose. Sufficient evidence was
found to convict the proprietor on the
charge of conducting a disorderly
house Officers Okroy and Johnson
made the arrests.
Word was tipped eff some time ago
that an attempt was being made TO re-
sumo the old business which made the
village OF West Hammond SO famous,
and the police did not propose to al
low it. For several days the place
was watched for the purpose of as
certaining whether or not the report
was correct and finally it was deemed
best to raid the saloon. Promptly at
. o'clock the officers entered and
| awakened the proprietor and the oc-
cupants of every one of the rooms.
Two inmates were known TO be there
but the West Hammond officers were
only lucky enough to arrest one of
them 1t Is understood that the citi-
zen who was arrested is well known
both in the village and this city, where
he keeps q place of business
The case Will be tried Nov Is. when
it IS expected that Johnson. whose sa-
loon is known as the Nonpariel. will
be heavily fined and his license may be
revoked. The sentiment is very
strong nowadays in West Hammond
against the running of disorderly
places. as they have had chance to
realize what a degradation they are
to the city. Consequently there will
be no mercy shown when the case
comes up for trial
The attempt of johnson to again run
place is looked upon as part Of a
general attempt of some of the old
I saloonkeepers to test the sentiment
! of the adminisra ton on he subject of
lifting the lid. For some time many
I Of them have been trying to bring
+ West Hammond back into its previous
state of disrepute. and have moved
cautiously for fear that If they were
too daring at the start the lid would
+ be clamped on before they got a start
1t is thought that this action will STOP
any further movement that is contem-
plated in the future.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-09
both LEGS ARE SEVERED;
DEATH INSTANTANEOUS
Accident Occurs This Morning as
Old Lady, in Company With Hus-
band, Were About to Depart for a
Little Holiday-Did not See the
Train Until Too Late.
Especial 10 Lake County Times }

Merrtlvine. Nov. Mrs. MerrIN
S. Pierce. pioneer OF this neighbor-
hood and wife OF Merrill S. Pierce. ex-
postmaster was killed here this morn
ing at 5:25 by Chicago. Cincinnati
a. Louisville train.
Mr.. and Mrs Pierce were on their
way to Dolton. Ill. where they intend
ed TO spend the day and sunday with
George Randolph. brot-er OF Mrs.
Pierce. The old couple re Sc early this
morning TO prepare for their trip and
We're in good spirits.
The train is scheduled TO leave Mer-
rillville at 500 and must be tagged
to take on passengers. Mrs. Pierce was
following her husband closely. Neither
OF them realized that the train was so
near. Mr. Pierce crossed the tracks
and reached the platform still not
needing the train. His wife was not
so fortunate. She was struck by the
train before she could clear the track
and nangled beneath the wheels.
Both her legs were cut on and the left
arm almost severed. Her body was
otherwise bruised and death was almost
instantaneous.
DR.. II. l. Iddings was Immediately
summoned but all that was lefs for
him to do upon his arrival was to
carry the dead form into the station
house DR. William Houk. depaiy
coroner OF Crown Point was summoned
90 hold an inquest today.
Mrs Pierce was So years old and
before her marriage was Miss Maggie
/ Randolph. She and her husband con-
lducted the first general merchandise
store and post Office in Merrillviile
and having been pioneers there be-
came well known Throughout the cour-
ty. They are wen known in Hammond
where they have both friends and
property.
Personally Mrs. Pierce was beiovod
by all who came IN contact with her.
She leaves a husband and three chill
dren. Ralph Pierce. ex-trustee Of Ross
township. now located in souts CHI
cago: Mrs. Cora Merrill, located in
South Chicago. and A. o. Pierce, iocat-
ed in MerrillvilIe.
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not end the matter. The case will be
appealed TO the superior court and be
fought bitterly to the finish. He be-
lieves that the charge made by the
prosecution Is the result of long stand
ing difference and personal ill-feeling
rather than because Father Kahellek is
guilty of the brutal charge made
against him. Several attempts have
been made to compromise the matter,
and conceal It from the public. but all
were unsuccessful and. when the case
was brought into court the story finally
leaked out.
Father Kahellek in extenuation Of
his act declared that the women were
pestering him and had no right to in
sist on remaining on the premises after
he ordered them off
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-09
FATHER BARRETT TO
HAVE AN ASSISTANT

Beginning tomorrow All Saints
parish will have an assistant priest TO
help Father Edward Barrett In his
Sunday services. For the present the
assistant will come from Collegeville
near Rensselaer,, but this appointment
will only be temporary and his at
tendance intermitant until such time
when Bishop Anerding appoints per-
manent assistant.
1t is probable that during the interim
various priests will come to the con-
gregation.
With the new order of things three
masses will be said every Sunday, al
8, 9 and 10 o'clock.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-09
ATTENDS BROTHERS FUNERAL
Ed Smith Called Out of Town BY sud
den and Tragic Death of
Relative.

Frank Smith brother of Edward
Smith Of this city. was killed in Wau-
kegan. III. Thursday. by being crushed
between TWO cars while at work weigh
ing cars for the Chicago and North
western Railroad company. He was
caught between two empties and met
instant death The body was sent TO
Springville. Ind, the old home Of the
family. where burial will take place.
Edward Smith is in attendance at the
funeral.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-09
WE HAVE CONFIDENCE
WE ACCEPT CHECKS.

Confident that the Banks
and Trust companies of the
country at large, and of this
community, especially, are
absolutely sound, we will ac-
cept, in payment for mer-
chandise, cashiers checks,
local payroll checks, and
checks signed by responsible
parties on banks in this vi
cinity.
EDWARD c. MINAS co.
Hammond. Ind.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-09

Hegewisch Woman Attempts to End Her Life in Ghast-
ly Manner Dependency the Cause-Now
at Hospital Where She May Die.

poisoning
What drove the woman to the deed IS
unknown, unless Il was dependency.
For some time past she had threatened
To kill herself. and her two daughters
who lived with her were on the con-
stant lookout. This morning she sue
ceeded in secreting herself alone IN
room, and having previously secured
a sharp razor. made the attempt 80
end her life When her throat was
partly cut she threw the bloody knife
from her and sank 70 the floor. where
she was found soon after by one OF
her daughters.
She has four children. two of whom
are married.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-09
WIFE 20 YEARS; ASKS DIVORCE

Mrs. Elizabeth Reinholt today filed a
bill for divorce against her husband
to whom she has been married twenty
years. The suit is brought on statu-
tory grounds. the wife asking for $1,000
alimony and the custody Of the four
children.
Other cases that We're filed are: Dan
Kaleman against Frederick Steward
John Jura against the American Steel
Foundries; state against Walter Osler
bind over.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-09
SHERIFF CARTER IS innocent

Of this county will undoubtedly be sat
isfed and glad Of the outcome of the
case. 1t was fully proven that Carter
had no criminal intent when he opened
the letters of the prisoner. Alex Polls
ki. who brought the charges against
Carter for the satisfaction Of his own
personal spite. The Hammond parties
concerned in the case, including John
A. Gavit. who appeared for the defend
ant. viii return TO Hammond this even
ing.
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(speciaI TO lake County Times.)

South Chicago. Nov 9.-Mrs Emma
Larson. a widow 81 years old. living
at one Hundred and Thirty-seventh
street and Howard avenue in Hege-
wisch. attempted TO commit suicide this
morning BY cutting her throat with
razor. As result she is in the
Cook county hospital lowering between
life and death.
1t was the woman's hurry TO finish
the deed and her nervousness that pre-
vented her immediate destruction.
she having failed 70 sever her wind
pipe with the sharp knife. Her throat.
however. presented a CHASTITY cash and
her death may yet result from blood
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-09
lSpecinl fo Lake Conntv Times1

indianapolis, Ind. Nov. a-The fed
eral grand jury this morning failed
to indict Sheriff Fred Carter of Lake
county on the charge Of tampering
with the mails, in opening prisoners
mail without the latter's consent. This
ends the case The report was made
today as Judge Anderson goes to
" ashington Monday. The federal au-
thorities in Indianapolis were not sur
prised at the decision, and the people
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-09
ADVISED TO ACCEPT CHECKS.

Danville ILL.,. Nov 9,-The 10000 min
ers on strike in the Westvine. Steelton
and Kelleyville coal districts have been
advised by the executive board of the
Illinos miners to return TO work and
accept checks for pay. but no action has
vet been taken. The miners have al
ready lost $4,000 in wages.
Your ssneIp Wanted" al VIII find the
right perxOn-if the right person is
looking for work just now.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-09

WEATHER-Fair tonight and sun
day: cooler tonight with minimum
temperature. probably near the
freezing point.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-24
CHAPTER XIV.



The story Of the vicisstudes Of Vrginas growth and
development intense interest In the previous chap
tiers has been given Of beginning colonial
ton, of trade of labor problems and the introduction of
slavery Of education Of legislation end of home building
Firm the foundations laid during the period Of the Lon
don Company, which always been given,
because times management Of the infant colony
devoid Of business and its policy often sortsighted
But viewed from many standponts this company stood for
the best political thought Of England which just begin
ming to camor for the rights OF the individual
people opposed the dvnc-rght theory Of James
Stuart The mantle OF the London Company after its abol
ton by the quo Warranto ceilings Of the King upon
c.coonists themselves, and very Worty did they main
tain conservative way their rights English subjects
and whit all spirit OF loyalty to the English The
Virgnans Of the seventeenth century believed that they
entitled to certain legal rights and with all due
the King they insisted that these rights should be recognized
Having secured legislative Assembly during the days OF
the London Company they insisted after the abolition OF the
company the continuation Of ,her Assembly, Charles T.
granted their request and Virginia continued grow gov
erned BY laws chiefly Of their making. The early days
OF Virginia royal province excellent
Sir Francis Wyatt and Sir George Yeardey, the latter orhs
third time iii office. These adeens Of the liberal
party OF the London Company often designated the faction
Of Sir Edwin Sandys and the Earl Of Southampton Hence,
far the colony itself concerned the inhabitants
difference in its management BY the time OF the death Of
Neadley 1927 its population had reached five thousand
souls distributed among eighteen plantations, chiefly along
The banks Of the James River With the death Of YeardleE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-24
JAMESTOWN HOUSES OF THE LAST PERIOD.
AND OTHERS.
From Tyler's "Cradle OF the Republic."

came succession Governors who added nothing the de-
yelopment Of Virginia The firstwas Francis West gem
ean Of noble birth and brothcrto Lord Delaware had
by Dr. John Po probably physician though according to
the Hebrews the Greeks and the Romans. In the annals
Virginia history his will always BE remembered be-
after he had been Governor he was accused
OF cattle stealing and tried before she Virginia Council then
the supreme court Of the colony well the upper house
OF the General Assembly and declared guilty. John Har.
who had superseded Pott Governor suspended the
sentence and petition to the the referred
the commissioners OF Virginia, who declared that the con
denning Pott OF felony if not erroneous
So there seemed some grounds for the belief that the learned
doctor had been dealt with unustly hut i'll spite OF the
cson OF the commissioners, history has branded him as
cattle thief, si4f,sM
When Sir John Harvey became nor in 1890 a new
Of expansion began the colony Already there were
thirty settlements along the James River but in this year the
first real settlement the south side OF the York River about
tWcnseycn miles below the unctre Of the Mattapony and
the Panunkey Rivers, formed, and years later
other settlement the made About this
same time William Claiborne, English gentleman who had
come to Virginia in the plantations, planted
colony Kent Island the Chesapeake Bay and Middle
Plantations afterwards williamsburg was laid out and line
Of palisades from ideWatcr tdeWater were constructed
Students 81 Virginia history have frequently forgot the
fact that the London Company did not 60 out OF existence
without Many Of its members lived for thirty or
forty longer large number ST them members
Of the British Parliament in which body they fought against
the action OF Charles in trying collect without the
consent OF Parliament They forced Charles approve
1923, the famous Petition Of Right acknowledging that the
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The Washington herald., 1907-12-07
TAFT SAILS TO-DAY
Starts from Hamburg at
Noon for New York.
MADE SHORT STOP IN BERLIN
Secretary of War, Distressed Over
Approaching Death, HurrIes Home.
Guest of Ambassador Tower as
Quiet Dinner-DecIares Our ReIa-
tions with Japan Not Strained.

Berlin, Dec. 6.-Secretary of War Taft
and the members of his party arrived
here this afternoon from ST. Petersburg.
Mr.. Taft was met at the railway sta
ton by Charlemagne Tower. the Ameri-
can Ambassador, at whose home he dined
quietly. Later he started for Hamburg.
whence he will sail at noon tomorrow
on the steamer President Grant. Mrs.
Taft Will go from Berlin to Paris. and
will board the President Grant at
Boulogne. 1t is expected they viii ar
rive in New York on December Is.
Mr.. Taft is greatly distressed over the
impending death OF his mother and is
anxious to get home as soon as possible.
On this account the dinner given by Am
bassador Tower was a very quiet and
informal affair
In an interview. Mr.. Taft reiterated
his known views regarding Japan. He
insisted that no Importance attached to
the recall of Viscount Aoh. Japanese
Ambassador TO the United states. and
that II was certainly not owing TO strained
relations between the two governments.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-07
CONGRESSMAN FIGHTS MANIAC.
Mr.. Burton, Of Delaware, Injured I'm
Battle on Train.

Georgetown. Del, Dec. 6.-COngressman
Hiram r. Burton, Of Delaware. was mix
ed up to-day in fierce battle with a
maniac, and was badly trampIed upon
and bruised. He was travelling in a train
between here and Harrington, and in the
same car was a warden taking lunatic
to the sanitarium. The man became very
restless. and finally attacked the keeper.
The warden was getting the worst of Il,
when Mr.. Burton sailed IN. The insane
man saw him coming and grasped him
around the waist. threw him agains. a
car seat and on the floor. where he be-
gan tramping on him. This brief respite.
however, was enough for the keeper. who
seized the lunatic from behind. and sue
ceeded in overpowering him. He was tied
in the baggage car for the rest of the
trip.
Congressman Burton was badly bruised.
but spoke in Philadelphia tonight at a
Delaware dinner
The Washington herald., 1907-12-07
BLACK HAND KIDNAPS BOYS
Holds Two Young NeapOIitans in
New York for Ransom.

Naples, Dec. 6.-The police of this city
have now ascertained that the recent dis
appearance of two boys belonging to
wealthy families, which was at first ex-
planned as the result of a boyish esca-
pade, was connected with American
Black Hand operations
The boys were kidnapped and sent to
New York. whence letters demanding
blackmail were forwarded to their re-
spectiye families. The case is in the
hands of the Italian police, who. wiz the
cooperation of the consul and police au-
thorities in America, are confident of the
recovery of the boys and the discovery of
the kidnapers in Naples. and of their
accomplices I'm New York.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-07
WHOLE FAMILY PAINTED.
Dramatic Court Scene When Man Is
Acquitted of Murder.

New York, Dec. s.-Joseph L. Adams.
who has been on trial since Monday in
Long Island City for murder in the sec
ond degree for shooting Henry Schnitzler
at Chester Park, Long Island. on July 3.
1906. was acquitted to-day.
On hearing the verdict Adams straight
ened out his body. toppled from his chair.
and fell IN a faint. His father. Henry
Adams. threw himself upon his son. and
the young mans bride OF little more than
year steppea toward ths pair and
swooned on top Of them
The courtroom was thrown into an up
roar. and shortly afterward Adams was
discharged
The Washington herald., 1907-12-07
MAINE now DISABLED
Third BattleShiptO Meet Mis-
hap in Three Days.
STEERING GEAR IS DAMAGED
VIII Be TOwed Back TO League ISL
and for Repairs and May Miss
Meeting Fleet at Hampton Roads.
Ohio and AIHbama Leave Brooklyn
Yards.

Philadelphia. Dec 6.-Just as the battle
ship Maine. the last Of the four sea
fighters TO be fitted out here Tor the
cr1iso 10 the eseifc Coast, was departing
from League Island this morning for
Hampton Roads 10 join the squadron II
was discovered that the steering mechan-
ism Of the warship had been damaged.
The mishap had occurred during the
night. but from what cause none Of the
officers can explain. An investigation VIII
be made
As a result for enforced delay il is
feared that the Maine will be unable TO
report at Hampton Roads on December
9. the schedule time
Divers examined the rudder Of the war
ship, but were unable 10 discover what
the cause Of its defect Is. They worked
until this evening. when it was decided
that the battle ship should be towed
back TO League Island tomorrow.
Third Accident TO Ships.
This is the third battle ship within
three days that has met with accident
in leaving League Island. First. the
Kansas went aground. 10 be followed the
next day by similar mishap 10 the
Georgia; then the Maine.
These accidents 10 the big ships have
quite alarmed naval officers. and 70
some who harbor superstitious thoughts,
come as precursor Of greater evils.
Others receive such suggestion lightly,
but grave fear is felt nevertheless. that
the feet may not reach the Pacific Coast
in safety.
ships Arrive in Roads.
Norfolk. Va. Dec. 6-The vessels of
the Pacific fleet arriving in Hampton
Roads to-day were the battle ships New
Jersey and Virginia. the former coming
in the morning and the latter in the al
ternoon. Both vessels dropped anchor
near the battle ship Louisiana, already
here.
Reported OF Cape Henry at 10 O'Clock
tonight and so near that the lights Of
some Of them could be seen. were most
all the ships now due in the Roads.
Comment is now being occasioned here
by the great quantities of ammunition
with which the ships viii sail for the
Pacific. il being estimated that they viii
leave with an average OF two million
pounds each.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-07
ADMIRAL SEBREE RECEIVED.
Peruvian 0GHciais Extend COurtesfes
TO American Commander.

Callao. Dec 6-This morning Rear Ad-
miral Sebree. commanding the American
cruisers Tennessee and Washington, now
at this port, visited the Peruvian cruiser
Grau-
The commander or the latter gave Ad-
miral Sebree an enthusiastic reception.
The usual salutes were exchanged. Aft
erward Admiral Sebree visited the Amer
lean eensul This afternoon he arrived
at the American Legation in Lima. and
Tomorrow he will be presented to Presi-
dent Pardo. Together they viii visit the
military camp at Casajal. on Sunday, 10
witness the maneuyers.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-07
KILLS FORMER WIFE AND SELF,
Texan Also Tried to Murder Dead
WOman's Husband.

Smithville, Tex, Dec. CT. w. Swensou
killed his former wife. shot her husband
three times, and then committed suicide
near here this evening. Swenson, who
was a horse trader, ran away with a
young girl this summer. for which he
was under indictment Before this. how
ever. he had been divorced from his wife.
who married Jacob First
The Firsts had been in Smithville. and
started home. Swenson met them in the
road, and called to them to stop, but
they drove on. He then began shoot
ing. He shot First through the leg twice
and the right hand once. Mrs First was
struck by dozen bullets.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-07
Americana sentences COMMITTED.

Dallas. Dec "a dispatch from Chi
huahua tonight says the three Ameri-
cans, Richardson, Harlee. and Mason.
who were sentenced to suffer death by
shooting. were not executed to-day. An
official order signed by Gov. CreeI com
muted the sentences TO twenty years I'M
priSOnment.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-07
SAIL FROM BROOKLYN.
Ohio and Alabama Steaming Direct
20 Hampton Roads,

New York, Dec. 6.-The battle ship
Ohio. the flag ship OF Rear Admiral
Sperry, Of the second division Of the
Atlantic fleet, and the battle ship AIaba-
ma left the Brooklyn navy yard this
morning, sailing direct for Hampton
Roads.
The Minnesota is the only battle ship
remaining at the yard and it is expected
she will be in readiness to leave Sun
day night She is the flag ship Of Ad-
miral Chss. NJ Thomas. commander Of
the third division OF the Atlantic fleet.
1t was said at the yard to-day that Henry
Ren:erdale, the well-known marine pain
ter, is to make the voyage TO the Pacific
en the Minnesota
The Washington herald., 1907-12-07
HOG SALE TO HELP CHURCH.
Novel Plan of HOosier BaptiSts TO
Lift Debt.

Columbus. Ind. Dec. 6.-The First
Baptist Church, of Hope. wishes to liqui-
date its debt by the first of the year and
TO do so the church has adopted perhaps
the most novel plan ever attempted by a
church in the State. 1t is proposed to
hold a hog sale the last of this month.
each hog to be contributed by some friend
of the church. The hogs Will be sold at
auction, half of the money retained by
the church and the other half sent TO the
people who gave the hogs
More tfln thirty hogs have already
been contributed.