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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01
JUDGE M'MAHAN ON THE
BENCH IN WATER WORKS CASE
Expected Trial VIII Last Until this
Evening-Most of the Evidence Is
Documentary and Testimony OF For
mer Trial.

LaPorte, Ind, Feb. 1.-The trial of
the water works cases of f. H Scott,
ct al, VS. the city of LaPorte, ct al,
which have been dragging through the
courts for the past six or seven years
having grown out of the efforts Of
the taxpayers to prevent the construc-
ton of the Kankakee pumping station,
on the ground that the constitutional
limitation of Indebtedness OF the city
was being exceeded and that the La
Porte Water Supply company was a
myth used by the city to circumvent
the law, was taken up yesterday morn
ing in the LaPorte circuit court be
fore Judge McMahan of the Porter
Lake circuit sitting as special Judge.
The city asked leave to file an addi-
tional answer to the complaint and
though the court permitted the an
swer to be filed he stated that he
would announce later whether or not
he would permit it to go into the rec
ords.
The trial Of the case was then taken
up. Although the two cases have not
been combined or consolidated, the
evidence introduced will apply to both
cases, as practically the same points
are involved. The greater share of
the evidence was documentary, con-
sisting of city records. dispositions and
extracts from the evidence offered at
the former trial. william Hans, city
clerk during the construction of the
plant, was on the stand this morning
for the purpose of certifying to the
records and to testify to the city 5
Indebtedness. The plaintiff expects
to conclude the introduction of evil
dence this afternoon and it is believed
the defense will not utilize more than
day in presenting its side. This viii
be followed by the arguments.
The plaintiffs are represented by
Attorney w. B. Biddle and the firm OF
Osborn, NIcVey & Osborn. The inter
ests of the defendants-the city of La
Porte and its off1cers-are being look
ed after by City Attorney Wolfe ant
Attorneys Weir and Irwin. Mayor
barrow is also present in court, though
taking no part in the trial, excepting
to act as counsel for the city's lega
| representatives
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01
CITY OF TRAVERSE
SAILS SERENELY
But There Are Signs Of Ac-
tivity in the Reform
Element Element"

A story in a Chicago morning paper
about bafied police raid yesterday on
the excursion steamer, City OF TRAY
erse, which sails daily at o'clock
from the Philadelphia & Reading Coal
and Iron companys slip at Ninety
fourth street, was denied by Purser
Sturgeon of the Traverse today. He
stated that the boat is making its regu-
lar trips without molestation from the
police and further declared that wire
less messages are not received on board
until the craft is in Indiana waters
1t was learned that for some reason
or other the Illinois Central railroad
yesterday refused to carry passengers
to the end of it's stub, which is half
block from the wharfage of the City
of Traverse. compelling all the sports
to leave the train at Ninety first street
and Erie avenue. Harry Perry got all
the carriages in town that could be had
and took the passengers IN them from
the Ninety-hr station to the dock.
1t has been alleged that pool-selling
was going on aboard the City Of IraV-
erse before she got outside of Illinois
waters, and that for several weeks past
the boat has not gone outside the gov
eminent pier. Today, according to
Captain Storen Of the South Chicago
police, special efforts will be made to
prevent this.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01
ANCIENT MYTH IS EXPLODED.
Scientific Proof That Animals Do Not
Commit Suicide.

The supposed suicide Of animals
raises a subtle problem, and to deny
1t is to fly in the face Of deep-rooted
popular belief. 1t is just as much
a natural history myth, however, as
the hoard-headed belief in the adder
swallowing it's young in time of peril,
the toad living in a stone nodule for
thousands of years, or the germinat-
ing powers of mummy wheat. The
most ancient felo de Sc verdict Of the
myth mongers relates to the habit Of
scorpions digging their stings into
their heads when unable to escape.
Experiments have proved the fall
lacy of the scorpions suicide, notably
those carried out some years ago by
Dr. E. Ray Lancaster. director of the
natural history department of the Brit
ish Museum, and Prof Bourne of
Madras. Scorpions were confined in
an extremely hot place from which es-
cape was impossible, and their frantic
gymnastics were carefully studied
with serene and philosophic com
placency. AS in the case of the tor
tured rattlesnake biting its own body,
the action of the scorpion in an APP
parent attempt to put an end to its
sufferings by singing it's head was
purely muscular, and DR.. Lancaster
himself compared the action to the
biting the dust attributed to men
who die in hand to hand struggles, or
to the biting Of their own hand or arm
by unhealthy children in a paroxysm
of anger.
That animals bring about their own
deaths by violent and abnormal ac-
tons is certain, but if all the contrib
utory causes could be ascertained ii
would probably be found that they
did SO under the pressure of some
torturing pain producing hysterical
| madness
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01
AXEL NELSON WALKS ONTO
TRACK IN FRONT OF TRAIN
IS STRUCK and Sustafns Internal In
Juries Which May Not, However,
Prove FataI-Is Supposed to Have
Mtsjudged Engines Speed.

Axel Nelson, while attempting to
cross the Holman street Nickel Plate
tracks last night was struck by a
Nickel Plate freight going east
Nelson was walking north and it is
supposed he misjudged the trains
speed for after the gates were down
and the bell was still ringing, he
pushed them up and had no more than
stepped on the track when he was
hit by the engine and thrown to one
side of the track
A local ambulance was called and
the man was taken to St. Margaret's
hospital where 1T was found that he
had sustained internal injuries as well
as several bruises on the body
The train that struck Nelson was a
through freight, No. 90, engine lat in
charge of Conductor Terry and En-
gineer Wolf. and IS due in Hammond
at 5:55.
Nelson is an unmarried man and
lives at Porter, Ind.
Reports from the hospital today are
to the effect that he is improving and
no serious results are expected as a
result of the accident
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01
AUTOMOBILE BUYERS.

will be at the Automobile Show in
Chicago from Feb. 2 to inclusive. and
will make Buick Office and salesroom.
1414 Michigan avenue, my headquar-
tiers in morning, and Buick display
booth section Al, First Armory build
ing, corner 18th and Michigan avenue.
my headquarters in the afternoons and
evenings. I viii be glad to meet pros
pective buyers of automobiles from
Lake and Porter counties. Demon
strating cars will be at your service at
all times.
Don't fail to see the Buick four
cylinder touring car which sells at
$3.50. This car was the sensation at
the recent New York show. G. NJ.
DODGE, Valparaiso. Ind.-1-30-7t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01
AT SEA IN SEVERE STORM.
Passenger Wants Warning In Case
Danger Grows Imminent.

A steamer was laboring in a heavy
sea. the waves sometimes sweeping
her decks, but the officers had assured
the passengers that there was no dan
ger and all seemed reasonably calm
with the exception of one meek
appearing little man, who every few
minutes would approach an officer and
anxiously inquire if he thought the
ship would founder.
NO, tell you;" one of them finally
exclaimed with Impotence. What is
the matter with you? Look at thGsa
other peopIe-they are not scared to
death"
"Oh, I'm not scared" the man re
piled, but if the ship was going to
founder I wanted to know little
ahead Of time"
ooh, wanted 70 tell your friends
good-by and all that?"
We'll, not exactly said the man,
hesitatingly; "the fact is, my mother
in-law is along with me. | wanted to
say a few things to her"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01

Mrs Jennit Thatcher Beach of Chi
cage sang splendidly and bravely re
sponded TO encore after encore. Mrs.
Beach is no stranger in Iowa for many
Of those who applauded last night,
heard her sing in the Festival at Cor
nell college. Cedar Rapids Ga) Even
ing Gazette-2-1-1t.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01
EAST LYNNE AT TOWLES.

The old favorite play in Hammond.
East Lynne played to a good house
at IowIe's opera house last night and
was well received by the patrons Miss
Florence Pinckney as Lady Isabelle and
Madame Vint, played her part we'll as
did all the members of the company
The boy singer Thornton Coax, made
a hit with the audience.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01
SEEKING MISSING RELATIVE.

Relatives Of Mrs. Guttridge, for
merly Of Whiting. are looking for her
to return to Chatham. Ontario, on ac-
count Of the death Of her first father
in-law. The request for her return
was sent out by Mrs c. +. Bachelor
of Chatham. Mrs. Guttridge's first
husbands name was Stencer Dolson.
who was a brother of Mrs. Bachelor.
The whereabouts of Mrs. Guttridge
are unknown at present.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01
ALL ERIE TRAINS LATE.

Up to noon today none Of the Erie
north bound trains have yet arrived
in Hammond. the delay of the different
trains is being caused by the heavy
snow in western Pennsylvania and
throughout Ohio
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01
PEPPERDINE PASSES THROUGH

John w. Pepperdine passed through
Hammond this morning on his way to
Mex York City, where he goes on bust
ness for the National Packing com
pany- Mr.. Pepperdine is a son of Will
lam Pepperdine. John w Pepperdine
was formerly deputy postmaster here
and while working in that capacity
established Hammond's first free de-
livery
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01
The New York Shirt.

A pew in New York church re.
Gently sold for $500. The next thing
VIII be the listing of church pews on
the New York stock exchange
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01


The Eagles dance given last night
in McHies hall was well attended, ESQ
couples being present The music was
furnished by Young's orchestra. The
affair was the largest one Of the sea
son and was enjoyed by all present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. Burge led the grand
march
Following are the committees
Arrangements-Cha Flagg, Dave
Hirsch, NJ M. Towle, II. Brooks and
J. T. McQuade.
Floor committee-George Hanlon,
Oscar Borchert. Henry Burge and
Frank Davis.
Reception ommittee-Lawrence Cox,
D. Z. Boone, Albert Mack. Paul LIZ
pinski and f. L. Shortridge.
Marion Green. the basso. has also
been heard at Mt. Vernon He is with
out doubt one Of the greatest singers
In the west and his several numbers
last evening were applauded to the
echo. Nothing more delightful has
ever been heard in the city than the
duet of Mrs. Beach and Mr. Green, who
sang Calm as Night" the voicferous
encore attesting appropriation OF the
great audience. Cedar Rapids Ga)
Evening Gazette. Mrs. Jennie Thatch-
er Beach and Mr.. Green will sing at the
concert given by the Hammond Wom-
ans chorus. Feb. Z. at Towle's opera
house-2-1-1t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

Now is the time to have your piano
tuned. Call up phone 1922, STRAUBE
PIANO FACTORY-I-1O-eod.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01
PoIitest Man.


The most polite man has been
found in Robert Wilder, Of Clarks-
burg, West Va, says the Philadelphia
North American. He has never been
known to say a cross word to any
body, and he is respected highly by
his relatives, which is saying a great
deal
When Wilder was held up by a
highwayman near Dugan's dam, Mr.
Wilder handed over S13.25 and apol
ogizen for not having more with him
Wilder smiles when person
tramps on his corn, aad congratu
lates his wife on her discernment
when she calls him names.
Taken i'll one day, he insisted upor
telephoning the undertaken. express
ing regret at the trouble he might
cause him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01
Pay
County Taxes
now

and some penalty. We have complete
duplicates on Hammond property.
Lake County Savings & Trust Co.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01
EAGLES DANCE IS LARGEST
AFFAIR OF THE SEASON.

200 Couples Enjoy the Light Fantastic
in McHfe's HaII-Young's Orchestra
PIays-List of Committees to Whom
Credit Is Due.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01

The Hammond high school will play
the Lake View high school at the
Auditorium this evening.
J. E. Kirby saw Ezra Kendall in
Swell Elegant Jones" at the Grand
opera house last night.
Elston Elliott of the Hammond high
school transacted business in Engle-
wood yesterday.
Miss Louise Stafford, who is on the
sick list at her home in South Hob
man street, is reported slightly i'm
proved today.
Miss T. Nasen is on the sick list at
her home. PSI Indiana avenue.
Charles spurrier of whiting was In
Hammond on business yesterday.
James Lowden. deputy constable
IS here from Indiana Harbor today on
business.
Miss Helen Miller is back at her
work al the Lion store after a weeks
illness.
Mrs. Grant Hunter, who is on the
sick list at her home in South Hob
man street, is much improved today.
Lewis Wood of Lowell transacted
business In Hammond this morning.
H. Curtis, student at the Valparaiso
university, was In Hammond today on
his way to South Chicago. where he
will spend a few days with friends.
Conductor Black Of the Monon road
is on the sick list this week c. w.
Reed is taking his place on the milk
train run between Chicago and La
fayette.
NJ, w. Getting of Michigan city IS
the guest Of Hammond friends TODAY.
Louis Berg of Lowell transacted
business in Hammond this forenoon.
Charles Walker of Lowell will spend
the remainder of the week with Ham
mond friends
Albert sayler of Rensselaer,, Ind. was
Hammond visitor today.
Chas Walker of Lowell will snand
the remainder of the week with Ham
mond friends.
Albert sayler of Rensselaer,. Ind
was Hammond visitor today.
P. Kelsey and Harry Cox Of Lowell
Eay
to South Chicago where they will spend
the day with friends
NJ. F. Wallace of Chicago stonnad
over in Hammond today, later going 70
Valparaiso.
Allen Ream of VALPARAISO IND
transacted business in Hammond to-
day.
Murray H. Kenney of Jonesboro Ind
was a business visitor in Hammond
today.
William Nelson of Evansville Ina
transacted business in Hammond this
forenoon.
=
Hammond on business this morning.
John Dutnall of Grand Crossing. is
visiting Hammond friends this week
Chas H George Of MICHIGAN ri+,.
was business visitor in Hammond
yesterday.
Of
acted business in Hammond last night
Paul Mailer, Lowell building con
tractor, is in Hammond on business 70.
day.
Edgar Anderson of Chicago is the
guest of Hammond friends today.
J. B. Mailing of Ifdiana Harbor wa.
In Hammond this morning on his wa,
to French Lick Springs where he viii
spend few days with friends.
J. G. Readen of Waukegan, Mich.
spent last night with Hammond friends
George Mills Of Hegewisch was !,
Hammond this morning on his way t,
lafayette where he will spend a weel
with friends and relatives.
Judge w. w. Mcmahon returned las
night from Indianapolis where he ha
been on business.
st1-
AXEL NELSON WALKS ONTO
TRACK IN FRONT OF TRAIN
StFuck and Sustains Internal In
1uries Which May Not, However
Prove FataI-Is Supposed to Hav
MfsJudged Engines Speed.
AXel Nelson, while attempting I
cross the Holman street Nickel Pla I
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01

.LOST-Fine carriage robe between
Hammond building and $50 South
Holman street. Finder return to
LAKE COUNTY TIMES office and receive
reward-2-1-tf.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01
THE CITY

". J. McAleer returned today from
Indianapolis, where he has been on
business.
Jos. Humpher made a short business
trip to Chicago this afternoon
A. H. Reed Of Coshocton. O.. viii
spend the remainder of the week with
friends in Hammond.
E. w Titus, railroad secretary Of
the Y. NJ. c. A, headquarters at In
dianapolis, and E. L. Stacy, state sec
rotary Of the Y. NJ. C. A, were in Ham
mond yesterday on their way to Gibson
where they go on business with the
Y. NJ. c. A there
T. Edwin Bell and Fred r. Mott re-
turned today from Denver and other
Western points where they have been
on business connected with the Har-
risburg & Ohio River railroad.
Mrs. E. Stevens of 153 Morton Court.
who was injured Tuesday is much i'm
proved. Mrs. Stevens was crossing the
Nickel Plate tracks when she slipped.
cutting an ugly cash in her knee.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01
The CITIZENS GERMAN
NATIONAL BANK

of Hammond. 4 comparative stats
ment of deposits since cur opening daya
May IL, 1909 ..-...........e 14,0S0.O1
june Il, 1908 -............ 03,312.Os
July IL, 1906. 0s,szS.1s
August III, 1905 ....w4~s.. z2s,e7s.7e
September IL, 1909 ........ 4Z,433.7z
October IL, 1909. .......... 162, 1888
November IA, 1906. ........ 172,7ss.SA
December II, 1900 IT,, 4SI.OO
january II, 1907 1890. 22e,155.43
January 26, 1907 .236, 548.48
No County, City or school Funds in-
cIuded In the above. We are the
youngest bank in Hammond. Our arna
birthday will be on May s, 1907.
THREE PER CENT. PAID ON Saw
INGs AND TIME DEPOSITS.
Give "a trial and be convinced Of
our fair treatment.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01
MANDOLIN LEssoNs-25 CENTS.

Mandolin and guitar lessons given
during evening hours. VIII also take
charge Of mandolin clubs, new or old.
experienced or inexperienced Robert
Toole, 615 Sibley street, near corner
Calumet and Sibley, Hammond
-1-26-1w.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01
WILLIAMS & CO.,
WhoIesaE and Retail

WholesaI and Retail
Fish, Oysters, Game and Poultry
Fresh Daily and Ready Dressed
Telephone 100.
Open Evenings. % Z. state st.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01
OVER THE TEA CUPS

Miss Nina Petit will spend the week
end with relatives in Englewood.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01

Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Paxton went to
Wilmette today to attend the funeral
of Mrs. Paxton's nephew. Donald VIII
IsOn
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01

Among those in Chicago visiting and
shopping are: Mesdames Holtz. Z. r.
Stauffer. Thomas Hammond, Caroline
Dibos, J. Long and Abe Marks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01

Mrs. Frank Hufty and Mrs Joseph
Dolson have returned from Walsott,
Ind. where they accompanied Miss
Manda Hufty to her home. Miss Hufty
IS the young girl who was struck by
Monon train at the Fayette street
crossing a week ago. She is recovering
very slowly.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01

Mrs. Peter Halfman and daughter
Miss Kittie. are in Chicago today, the
guests of friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01

J. E. Kirby saw Ezra Kendall in
swell Elegant Jones" at the Grand
opera house last night.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01

Frank Shine returned today from
Indianapolis, where he has been on
business during the week
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-01

The B. B. K. whist club did not meet
last evening on account of the enter
tainment at the X. Of C. hall but will
do so tomorrow evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. z. c. Bauer at their home in South
Holman street.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-11-14
Report of Death a Mistake.

The press recently announced the sudden death of Chancellor Alonza Curl while on his way to Mt. Ida to hold court. The report was accepted as true not only by the people and press of Hot Springs, but by the Judges family, who made arrange ments with local undertaken to send for the body. It was later learned that the announcement of his death was a mistake due to the misunder- standing of long-distance telephone message On his way to Mt. Ida Judge Curl stopped at the house of a man named Shockley. It was this man who died suddenly, while Judge Curl was there, and in telephoning the facts of the death and the presence of Judge Curl the message was misunderstood.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-11-14
" N E. w s I d--- OF ---..----.-.-,
 { ARKANSAS J
Plans For Reclaiming Land,.

A party of drainage experts are touring eastern Arkansas for the pur- pose of making plans for the forma- ton of drainage district. There is a swamp Jextending from the northern to the frItRer end of Ashley county west of. Fake Village. In this district there are more than 100000 acres of which not more than 10000 acres are under cultivation. By the digging of a short ditch w1fich will divert some of the water, from Bayou Macon into Boeuff river, great part of this ter ritory can be drained, it is believed The cost of the work will be small in comparison to the extent of the ter ritory which will be effected. It is expected that district will be formed within short time to carry out this project.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-11-14
A Household Necessity.

I would almost as soon think Of running my farm without imple- ments as without Hunts Lightning oil. Of all the liniments I have ever used, for both man and beast, 1t is the quick est in action and richest in results. For burns and fresh cuts it is absolutely wonderful. I regard it as a house hold necessity. Yours truly,
 s. HARRISON,
 Kosciusko, Miss.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-11-14
Charged With Murder.

B. P. Ladd, president of the Little Rock Automobile Company was ar rested recently and taken to Pine Bluff on bench warrant charging him with the murder of John Scott, a sawyer. at Ladd, November, 1905. He was indicted by the Jefferson coun- ty Grand Jury, it being the fifth that had convened since the death of Scott. Some time ago Mrs. Scott sued Ladd for S50,000 in the federal court and obtained judgment for $10000 which amount Ladd paid. He claims self defense as a motive.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-11-14
Former Member Sentenced.

Roger A. Suit, an aged white man who was formerly member of the Arkansas legislature, and who has been connected with various news papers, including Little Rock and Pine Bluff journals, has been sentenced to one year in the penitcntiary by the Jefferson county circuit court for for gery. Suit was charged with forging a check for $30 on the Bank of Al. theimer.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-11-14
Kills Her Stepson,

Mrs. Belle Mcconnell. who lives near Hico, is alleged to have shot and killed her stepson, John McCon- nell, with whom she has had much trouble. Since the death of his father he is said to have called at the Me Cornell home frequently and abused the old lady, at one time shooting her in the foot. At the time of the kill ing he was attempting to break open the door leading into her bedroom. and she fired to prevent his entrance
The Carlisle independent., 1907-11-14
A SIiqht Difference.

My dear" said gentleman to his wife, where did all those books on astronomy on the library table come from? They are not ours"
 "A pleasant little surprise for you" responded the lady. You know, you said this morning that we ought to study astronomy, so went to book store and bought everything could find on the subject"
 It was some minutes before he spoke.
 My dear" he then said, slowly, his voice husky with emotion, T never said we must study astronomy. said we must study
The Carlisle independent., 1907-11-14
 Unknown Man Killed.

An unknown man was killed by a train on the Little Rock and Hot Springs Western at Gulka, seven miles from Hot Springs. The engineer saw the man sitting on the track and blew his wistle and rang the bell, but the man paid no attention. He then re- versed the engine and the brakes were set, but too late to keep from run ming him down.