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The independent., 1907-01-24

company. No one spoke. Then suddenly
everyone commenced TO speak of some-
thing else. And the dejeuner ended
with an awkward, uncomfortable, re-
strained feeling. The attache felt that
he had put his foot In it, but II was
only when he asked one of his friends
for an explanation that he realized
how badly he had blundered. 1t was
quite true that subscription had been
opened to erect church to the MEM
ory Of the Emperor Alexander Ill and
1t was equally true that the amount
realized reached total OF nearly a
million and half This money was
committed to the charge Of the Grand
Duke Vladimir, who undertook TO see
the erection Of the pious monument.
But why had the attache been so
very indiscreet as TO recall this at
table? Why should grand dukes be ex-
pected to carry out their promises?
And what does 1t matter to anyone IL
the church Is still in so nebulous a
condition that there is now no question
of 1T? In Russia it Is understood In
polite society that the subject Is Taboo
and no one ever mentions it. t.ss8
1t is safe to prophesy that the indis-
Greet attache will never again be in
vited to sit down with any member Of
the imperial family Of Russia
IL, as reported, the University of
Chicago has arranged with the nigh
ly effective assistance Of Mr.. Rookie
feller for the establishment Of three
million-dOllar pension fund for its own
professors, that always ambitious and
picturesque institution can we'll afford
to smilesat its exclusion from share
In. the similar fund established by Mr..
Carnegie, says the New York Times.
The amount mentioned, invested az
well as 1t ought to he, and it ought
easily to be under Mr.. Rockefeller's
advice, would easily bring In $4,000 a
year. That would be $1,000 a year for
sixty retired professors, or 81, 900 year
for thirty, and either sum, as pensions
go, woud be little less than prfncely.
But If the University Of Chicago
really has secured this great fund for
the benefit of it's professors, why not
add its income Immediately and direct
ly to their salaries? We somehow cam
not get 1T out of our heads that there
Is something wrong about the whole
idea of the PROFESSIONAL pensiOn--some-
how cannot escape the conviction that
there hangs about 1t the loathly taint
Of charity somehow cannot help be-
lieving that professors, like other peo-
pie who do honest and useful work,
should be SO paid while they do it that
they can in their own discretion either
save enough to- provide for their de-
clining years or take the consequences
Of failing to look ahead. That is the
best Of good old plans, while under the
pension system the saving Of the pro-
feSSOr is done for him. as If he were
child or an idiot, instead of a male
citizen of adult age and presumably
sound mind.
However many wise and eminent
people disagree with these views, and
they much rejoice over all devices by
which the old age of these particularly
worthy citizens can be made free from
the anxiety which too many of then,
now feel. 1t is all, perhaps, a matter
of taste, and that is not exactly sub
ject for argument.
The independent., 1907-01-24

He thought he had struck the Limit.
but he had not. for when he went back
To the town once more the Vaudeville
Craze had come along,
The former narkeep had put up an
Electric Sign to show that he was con.
ducting a Theatcr.
The Traveller ascertained that tie
difference between Garden and an
outdoor Th.ater IN that In a Garden
You hold the Drink In your Right Hand
while listening 10 the Germans, where.
as In an outdoor Thcater You hold n
In i've lclt Hand while watching the
AcrnhatH.
He found that some ~ his old
Friends, who had been very much op-
posed to the opening OF n Saloon In
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15
Many Business Men Attend
Show From Hammond
and South Chicago.
MILLING IS VERY FAST
sharkey Wins in Final From George
Kirby-A New Joe Grim Brought
to Light in One Johnson.

South Chicago. June 15.-There was
a large delegation of business men
from Hammond and South Chicago at
the boxing bouts held last night in
Bonath's opera house. Chicago Heights.
The popularity of these contests here
abouts was made manifest last night
when the fans journeyed by rail. street
cars and automobiles. sleeping on the
long journey back. arriving home
in the wee sma hours of the morning
The main 80 of the night was be-
tween Young Sharkey and George Kir-
by at a distance of six rounds. Shar
key won the decision by a slight mar
gin, but Kirby proved himself a good
boy despite the fact that II was his
first appearance in the roped arena He
did not do a whole lot of lighting last
night as he persisted in covering, tin
canning and stalling, but when he did
land a blow Snarkey went back a few
feet. The latter won by his ring gem
eralship. which resulted from past eN-
periences and he was lucky 10 get
away with decision Both boys
started right in TO win by a short
route but before they had gone half
way they were tired from their own
efforts.
new Joe Grim was brought to
light in the person of Ed Johnson. who
went six rounds with Jack Ryan de-
spite an awful beating which he re-
ceived Ryan was possessed with a
wonderful right hand with punch like
a heavyweight and when that wallop
landed Johnson either went down to
the mat or clutched the ropes. He
was knocked down a dozen times but
managed to get onto his feet and con-
tinue the bout when it appeared that
he must take the count. AT times he
Tough back wildly but Ryan was too
much for him. In the last round he
went TO the mat in the last ten sec
onds ana was barely saved by the bell
Ryan got a well earned decision.
Jimmy Ryan was trying his best tc
stand the wallops Of Kid Mccall. 9
stocky red headed boy who outweighe6
him ten pounds, but the job was toc
much and ne was unable 70 continue
after the third. The red headed boy
was no wonder but he kept on peggine
away which brought him victory il
the end The fercest tight OF tn,
night went up to the second rounC
when Kid Hogan disposed of Pack1
Bacon. The boys started in hamme
and tongs and the ring was full @
flying arms and gloves. Finally Bacor
got one in the bread basket that wai
good and plenty.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15
NEW TRUST COMPANY OPENS
Hammond Financial Institution To Be
gin Business in SibIey Street.

The Hammond Savings & Trust com
pany have opened their offices in Sib-
ley street. The firm has been doing
business for the past month or more
but the formal opening will not take
place until Monday. The Hammond
Savings & Trust company is composed
of some of the best business men in
the city. The real estate and insur-
ance business that was formerly done
by Adam Ebert. Hammond 6, Schaaf
and Fred r. Mott has been consoli-
dated and will be done hereafter by
this company. The Hammond Savings
& Trust company viii do a general
trust and banking business and will
be quite an addition. TO the several
fine financial institutions in the city.
Monday the officials of the new com
pany will be in their Offices to welcome
visitors. The ladies viii be presented
with favors in the way of flowers.
, The plans for the future of this new
concern are quite extensive. Tony
Taper will begin the erection of a fine
new building at the corner Of Holman
and SibIey streets and the Hammond
Savings and Trust company Will have
the lower floor for their office rooms
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15
MONSTER PARADE
Of LODGE MEMBERS
Memorial Services of Vari
Gus Orders Will Call Out
Large Following.

Great preparations are being made
for the memorial services of the Eagles.
odd Fellows. Modern woodmen. x. Q.
T. NJ. orders. which will be held to-
morrow.
The gigantic parade will be headed
by the K. O. T. NJ band, which viii
be divided into sections under the direct
leadership of Professor A. D. Pugh
who has done much towards bringing
the band up TO its present high stand
ard. Further down in the parade will
come Barney Young and his full band
The members who will participate in
the event and march to the cemetery
will meet at Weis' hall on State stree,
at 1870 where they will form in line
for the march in the following order
Eagles, Modern Woomen, Maccabees
and Odd Fellows.
At the cemetery the graves of de-
ceased members of the various orders
viii he decorated and the usual cere-
monies observed.
It is estimated that between 500 and
500 Will take part in the exercises to-
morrow.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15
TWO FALSE ALARMS.

Two false alarms. one sent in about
five minutes after the laddies had re-
turned from the first call. put the mem
bers Of the local fire department in an
exceedingly bad humor yesterday af-
ternoon. The first alarm took them
down 70 Carroll street where they were
permitted TO come back at once as the
blaze in a woodshed had been extin-
guished before their arrival The
horses had hardly recovered from their
long run when a call from the Corbett
Locomotive works was sent in and they
were again pressed into service. This
also proved 70 be false and the exasp-
Grated hremen YEARLY proceeded TO re-
turn 10 the station Some people are
wondering what the department would
have done Il both calls had proved to be
bad fires.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15
RENSSELAER, EDITOR
SEEKS NEW HOME
G. E. Marshall's Decision to
Leave Based on Poll
tician's "Ingratitude. :"

Rensselaer,. Ind. June 15.-George Z.
Marshall. editor of the Rensselaer, Re
publican for the last twenty years.
has contracted for the sale Of the paper.
possession to be given oct. I. Mr.. Mar
shall is now in Oregon. where he has
just purchased a fruit farm at Medford
in the Rogue River Valley. The farm
consists of seventy six acres and the
price paid was $4,000. or over $400 per
acre. This seasons fruit crop. which is
reserved by the owner, is estimated to
be worth $4,000. 1t is claimed the
property is a 80 per cent dividend pay
ing investment.
The determination OF Editor Marshall
to seek new home in the West is the
result of the recent postofice fght in
Rensselaer,. Mr. Marshall had been q
bitter enemy Of Congressman E D
Crumpacker in previous campaigns, bat
during the last he became an ardent
supporter of the representative, for
which. it is stated. he expected to be re
warded with the Rensselaer, postOfdce
but another man was named by Mr.
Crumpacker and Mr.. Marshall decided
70 dispose OF his possessions here and
seek new home.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15
C. f. MEYER INDICTED
At MICHIGAN CITY
Treasurer is Charged With
E7nbezzlement and NAL
feasance in Office.

The reason for the calling Of the
grand jury of the circuit court was
disclosed this morning when the jury
reported four indictments against c.
Elijah Never, treasurer of the city of
Michigan City. Two of the counts
charge embezzlement of the city funds
and the other two charge malfeasance
in office. both offenses punishable by
prison sentence.
Immediately warrants We're issued
Judge Richter directing Sheriff Shutter
10 accept bail of $500 on each count
thus making the bail bond in all $500
Sheriff shutter arrived in Michigan
city a few minutes before u o'clock
and went al once 10 the office of Attor-
neys c. r. and J. 3. Collins. where he
was informed he would find Mr.. Meyer
Mr.. Meyer listened to the reading of
the warrants without comment and
allowed his attorneys to procure bonds
for him. Chas f. Arnt was called to
Collins Office and signed the bonds,
which were accepted by the sheriff and
Mr.. Meyer was ollowed TO go upon his
way
The return of the true bills followed
a two days session of the grand jury.
Il is said the jury was ready TO report
last evening but Judge Richter could
not be found and the jurymen disband-
ed for the night assembling at o'clock
this morning. at which time their re
port was made.
The four indictments are based on
embezzlement and malfeasance being
found in each case. one instance is
that relating to the payment of a s5t
/ license fee by Morris Steinberg. which
the city treasury never contained. SC
it is alleged. It Is charged that Stein
/ berg paid to Meyer June %. 1905. the
sum of $50 for license to sell fruits
vegetables and other wares from his
wagon on the streets OF Michigan City
/ that Meyer gave Steinberg a receipt fol
/ the money but that he failed TO give
/ voucher for this sum to the control
Ter. whose duty it was to issue the Ii.
i cense or TO account in any way for tbs
payment either by record or remark
The first known OF the transaction tC
+ the controller was when a year later
4 Steinberg appeared before the control
Ier and asked for a renewal OF his IL
cense. When asked TO produce his prev
ious license all he could show was tht
receipt given him by the treasurer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15
Teamsters Walkout Will
Have Effect in South
Chicago.
BUTCHERS HARD HIT.
Prices of Meat VIII Soar if Men Go
Out Tonight at Mid
night.

South Chicago, June 15.-It is re-
ported that orders have been issued
secretly TO the teamsters for the big
packing houses TO 60 out on a strike
at midnight tonight and until the
terms of the union is signed by the
companies. not driver VIII report at
the barns. The strike will have a far
reaching effect and all the branch of
fees Of the companies will be effected.
South Chicago viii feel the effect
Of the strike as there are fully twenty
five teams and nearly 100 drivers in
that suburb. Armour & Co. Schwarts-
child & Sulzberger, Nelson Morris &
Co, Swifts, Hammond Packing company
all have large branch offices in South
Chicago and it was admitted today at
these places that the strike meant a
serious tie up of their business.
At least 200 independent butchers
will be effected throughout South Chi
cago, Colehour, Deering. and West
Pullman. These butchers depend al
most intirely on the delivery of their
meats by the big packing houses and
they viii be unable to supply the de-
mand in many cases. and in other in
stances the price viii be raised to such
an extent that it viii be beyond the
reach of the working people about the
districts.
The order was promulgated at the
yards early this morning. but as far
as can be learned. the South Chica ge
branch of the union has not been noti-
fed as yet. The men are demanding a
four cent an hour increase which the
employers refuse to grant President
Con Shea viii have no hand in the
trouble the teamsters state.
Tt is stated on good authority that
the teamsters Will be aided IN the strike
by men who deliver ice. and anybody
who attempts to run the gauntlet with
meat from the firms will find that they
cannot get any ice. The barn men toe
Will 60 out with the teamsters anC
i their places viii have TO be filled sun
/ day by the packers. Tt is also expected
that a meat famine viii result in Soutl
i Chicago and suburbs. and the price.
i VIII soar TO the highest notch.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15
SHOOTS At SUPPOSED
HORSETHIEF
Thomas Casbon of Deep
River Fires at Prowl-
ers in Buggy.

Quite a little excitement was mani
Tested over the little village of Deep
River this morning when it was rumor-
ed that Thomas Casbon a well TO do
farmer had shot nss.n.
The fact of the case are that Casbon
took a shot at a fellow he supposed
was a horse thief and whether or not
he hit the man remains a question. If
he was hit the man did not show up
again and no one has seen him.
Early last night Mr.. Casbon found a
tramp loafing around his farm and or
dered him away at once but later in the
evening he saw him again and thinking
he was there for no good purpose he
loaded his shot gun which he placed by
his bed for a possible occasion TO use it.
About three o'clock this morning Mr..
Casbon heard his horses making quite
disturbance in the barn and by the
time he had gotten ont of bed he saw a
rig standing in front OF his house. This
coupled with the fact that his barn
door was open led him TO believe the
| party had stolen his horse so ordering
the man TO halt he started on a run
/ towards the rig. At this the party in
the buggy whipped up his horse max
! ing his escape. 1t was a. this time
; Casbon leveled his gun at the man and
fired but whether or not he hit his
man is not known.
! Returning to the barn Casbon found
his horses were safe and that the pror
against the door had given away letting
! the door fly open and causing the noise
which awoke him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15
ESCAPING GAS NEARLY
CLAIMS VICTIM
Paul Williams Has Narrow
Escape From Death When
Light is Blown Out.

But for the timely assistance of other
boarders in the house. Paul Williams of
So Ninety-second street, South Chi
cago. would not have been alive this
morning. Some time after retiring last
evening the light on the gas jet was
extinguished and for several hours the
deadly gas poured into the room. The
windows were open at the time so that
the poisonous fluid did not have an i'm
mediate effect. Early this morning an
other boarder in the place detected the
odor and tracing it found that il came
from the room occupied by Williams
The door was broken in by the men and
Williams was found in an unconcious
condition lying on the bed. If he had
inhaled the gas an hour longer he
would have been dead He was removed
TO the police station where a physician
attended him and he later revived
enough TO leave for home unassisted-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15
WEST HAMMOND
SCENE OF HOLDUP
John Berwanger Assaulted
and Robbed by Thugs
Claims He Knows One.

West Hammond was the scene of
another hold-up last night between the
hours Of and 10 o'clock
John Berwanger had been spending
the evening in Boughs resort on Plum
mer avenue. Coming out he started for
his home. when passing his brothcr's s
saloon which is located west of Bough' 5
place two men jumped out from the
bushes and proceeded to beat him UP.
Finally throwing him on the ground,
they relieved him OF his money.
amounting to little over 81. After get
ting the money the two men started on
run and made their escape.
Berwanger picked himself up and
going before Justice J. J. Flynn swore
out a warrant for the arrest Of Gustave
Abrich who he alleges is one OF the
men who held him up.
The warrant was given to officers
Johnstone and Okroy who went out and
found Abrich who when taken 10 the
station practically admitted his guilt
He was given hearing this
morning before Justice J. J. Flynn al
the village courtroom.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15

St. Petersburg. June l5.-The second
Russian parliament. viii be dissolved
tonight by an imperial edict, which VIII
be promulgated as soon as the lower
house acts on Premier Stolpin's ultima
turn. The possibility Of the house grant
ing the governments demand for the
suspension Of the ffty-fve social demo-
Gratis. members Of the parliment. who
are charged with conspiring against the
present regime, IS not being considered
by either side.
The city has again assumed the ap-
pearance Of an armed camp. The guard
regiments last night left their summer
camp al Krasnoye e-Seio for St Peters
burg and throughout the night de-
tachments Of infantry and cavalry have
been arriving here. The garrison OF
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15
THIS IS THE DOOM OF THE DUMA
Death to Constitutional Gov ernment in Russia-Dele
gates Meet Expulsion and Death

ST Petersburg Is now double its ordin.
airy strength. the guard regiments hav-
ing been replaced b. regiments q the
line when the former went into camp.
Long lines OF transport wagons with
camp equipages trundled through the
main streets ali morning. interspersed
with occasional detachments OF cavalry
and infantry marching 10 their quar-
ters. Otherwise the center OF the city
bore its usual appearance. but the IN
dustrial sections literally bristled VITA
troops
Every railroad station was occupied
this morning By two companies Of in
fantry and two squadrons OF cavalry
and armored military trains were held
in readiness. IN view OF the possibility
OF the outbreak
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15
PROFESSOR Ill AT HOSPITAL.

Professor Elston of the science de-
partment Of the high school was
thought to be dying last night at St
Margaret's hospital He was said,
however, 70 be somewhat better this
morning. but his condition is still ser
ious. Mr.. Elston has been suffering
from typhoid fever which is thought
70 have been contracted N the chemf-
cal laboratory. He was compelled TO
give up his teaching about two months
ago and has been confined to the hos
pital since that time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15

Mrs Adena Cooper entertained the
ladies Of the Pleasure club OF Crown
Point and a few friends last evening
d her home IN Ann street The mem
bers present were. Mesdames Charles
Daugherty, J. Donaha, $. L Beach.
Banks. Wells, Wilmer. Pettibone. How
lifts. J. C. Graves. Hayes. Croweu.
krost Idghtner. Rose and Barr The
invited guests were: Miss Isabelle
Daugherty. Mesdames o. w. Harding.
Lawrence Gates. JaQua, Eugene Tur-
ner and Albert Mack
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15
IN POLICE CIRCLES.

Felix Slovick and Gust. Enockson
were arrested last night charged with
being drunk. When their trials came
up this morning before Judge Conroy
both pleaded guilty and were fined 81
and costs amounting to s11. Not hav-
ing the money it means II days at
Crown Point for them
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15

Advertising of the right sort per-
suades people to buy. It's more nearly
akin 10 rea1inE than to seed-sowingi !
while II brings an immediate harvest,
II at the same time leaves the fieId In
better condItfon-fertiIizes II for fur
fher production.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15
WAR GOVERNORS
WIDOW IS DYING

Indianapolis. Ind. June 15.-Mrs.
Oliver P. Morton. the aged widow Of the
famous war governor, whose statue
ornaments Circle Park. has been given
up by her physicians and her death is
expected at any time
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15

Charles MeMath and Henry Ken
drick were arrested last night by ON
cer Schafer charged with hghdng on
the street. Both men were taken TO
the station and at their trial this morn
ing. pleaded guilty and were nned 81
and costs by Judge Conroy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15

Mr. and Mrs Charles Daugherty have
returned 70 their home in Crown Point
after visiting Nr. and Mrs L L
Daugherty at their home in Logan
street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15

charles Noemitz and Miss Frieda
Jonas viii be married tomorrow even
ing al O'Clock at the home Of the
Rev Theodore Claus. pastor Of St.
Paurs Lutheran church. aIr. and Mrs.
Noemitz will be at home on Claud
street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15

Mrs. H. Steigneck complained TO the
police yesterday that several untagged
dogs were hanging around her house.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15
WEATHER FORECAST.

Fair tonight and probably
Sunday; increasing cIoudineSs
sunday night; not much change
in temperature.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-15

Chas. See the desk sergeant at the
police station and officer Frank Horl-
bach of Robertsdale have changed vaca-
tions. Charlie taking Horibach's this
week and Horlbach will take Sees the
last Of the month.