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Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-05
.UNEARTH DEN Of
DESPERATE CROOKS
LONG FEACH HAS "SHIVERY"
MYSTERY
House Rented by Two Suspicious
Characters Indicates That Men
Were Safe Breakers
and Burglars
Special to The Herald.

SpeClal TO Inc Herald.
LONG BEACH, Feb. 4.-That the
two young men who for several weeks
had occupied the cottage on Alto drive
owned by Mrs. John A. Westring of
Pasadena were thugs of an advanced
order Is considered certain, judging
from strange discoveries made Satur-
day by Mrs. Westring. When she went
to the house to collect rent that was
due she found the premises vacated and
the door was locked.
She entered the house by means Of a
pass key.
She found things in a state of widest
disorder, the furniture having been
thrown about promiscuously.
In the room were box which evident
ly had contained q Colts revolver of the
largest size and a piece of hose con-
tanning in the end a heavy chunk of
lead, and two cloth masks. A big smear
of blood was also found on the mattress
of the bed, while some had trickled
through upon the carpet.
Upon the bottom of pasteboard box,
such as suit Of clothes is packed in,
was found the legend:
you big stiff, you came home late
and eat everything but the soup and
then skiddoed. I am going to Los and
will be back by o'clock" A receipt
| for rent was also found. 1t had been
made out to "Jim DAILY"
Mrs. Westring, who was married
about that time, rented out this house
to the two men December 21.
Acted suspciousIy
People living in the vicinity said to-
| day that the men had acted suspicious
ly at all times, secreting themselves in
side the cottage during the day and
venturing out only at night The win
dow curtains were kept tightly drawn
at all hours. On one occasion woman
| living nearby desired to speak to one
of the men about the disposition of
garbage and one of the strangers poked
| his head out of the door, answering her
shortly and then withdrew quickly into
| the house.
| A fully prepared meal which had not
been touched was found upon the table.
1t looked like 1t had been there for a
week. A money bag from the Wat
sonville, Cal, bank was found on the
| floor.
The landlady of an apartment house
nearby said tonight that one of the
men was of medium height but heavy
built, while the other was of medium
build but tall. From the descriptions
secured the men resembled the looters
of the State bank at Newport.
Drank Much Liquor
Persons living in the vicinity stated
that the men had frequently indulged
excessively in liquor and had caroused
to an annoying extent. Judging from
the empty pasteboard boxes found it
is supposed that when the strangers
left they wore new clothing. 1t is gen.
orally believed that the men were des-
perate crooks.
The local police did not know Of the
mysterious discovery until tonight
After finding her house in disorder
Mrs Westring kept her own counsel
and proceeded to clean up the place in
a quiet way.
Alto drive extends north from East
Ocean avenue, between American and
| Elm avenues.
| Flagship at Coronado.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-05
BOARD OF TRADE
NAMES TREASURER
D. M. LINNARD SELECTED FOR
IMPORTANT POST
Pasadena's Leading Civic Organization
Takes In Thirty New Members,
Breaking the Record for
Membership
Pasadena Agency.
II North Raymond street,
Phones: Sunset 1907, Home 2l2A

PASADENA, Feb. AT the monthly
dena board of trade held in the Hotel
Maryland this evening, by unanimous
vote Of the directors D. M. Linnard,
former president Of the organization,
was elected treasurer to fill the place
made vacant by the death of F. p.
Boynton. The selection of Mr.. Linnard
was an entire surprise to him, but he
could not refuse to accept the office
under the circumstances through which
1t was rendered and was formally in
stalled as treasurer before the meeting
adjourned.
One of the prettiest features Of the
evening was the presentation to Mr..
Linnard of a handsomely framed pic
ture of all of the directors. including
himself, as the board existed during
his term as president. This present
was the plan Of the late Mr. Boynton,
whose recent death shocked the COM
munity, and after the presentation was
made Mr.. Linnard feelingly thanked
the other directors for their gift.
Secretary Coolidge reported to the
meeting &. this evening the names of
thirty applicants for membership, the
largest batch in the history of the or
ganization. All Of the thirty were then
voted In by the directorate ana the
board now has the largest membership
in it's history, something over 600.
Secretary Coolidge also reported that
the prospects for a most successful ex-
cursion to San Diego on Washington s
birthday are excellent. It is the plan
of the board to make this the banner
excursion ever given by the organiza-
ton, and it is probable that over $50
will take the special for the bay city
to the south.
Receptions and naval balls at Coronado
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-05
C. L. HUNTER TAKES GOLF
CUP OFFERED BY BYINGTON

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Feb. 4.-The finals in
the medal play for the C. s. Byington
cup at the Pasadena Country club took
place today, G. l.. Hunter defeating
John S. Cravens five up and four to
play. The golf match, the first of the
season. brought out some rattlng good
play and the finals today were watched
with much interest.
From now on there will be almost
daily contests on the Country club golf
links, the next contest starting on
Wednesday.
See the war ships at Coronado.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-05
BOY SUFFERS BROKEN
ARM IN WRESTLING BOUT

Bobby Kohler boy living at 1881
West Twenty-first street, received a
broken arm as a result of a wrestling
bout with a school companion, Sam
Fox, yesterday afternoon. Fox is a
pupil at the German Catholic school.
Kohler was taken to the receiving hos
pital, where his injury was treated.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-05
SECOND STORY THIEF
STEALS ENGLISH TROUSERS

William T. Condor, better known as
"Billie," was the proud possessor OF a
pair of English trousers until about
4:3O yesterday morning, when a second
story man entered his room in house
at 523 Maple avenue and stole them.
According to the story of Condor,
who caught a fleeting glimpse of the
intruder as he jumped through the
window, the thief had effected an en-
trance with a jimmy. In the pockets
were but 60 cents.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-05
-. -. .. Purely YEGEIABLE

The fact that S. S. vegetable containing
the slightest trace mineral FORM has been of the
not only the best all blood purifiers but the medicine
member of he family Next in Importance to removing the
disease condition in which left after medical
Medicines
ingredients often eating the delicate lining
tissues the producing chronic dyspepsia unvoraby affecting
the bowels damaging system that the original Of
the disease has been removed it is left in
such deranged weakened condition that
the health permanently impaired. S. S. S.
enjoys the distinction of the only blood If NOT PURELY
medicine the market that does not contain
mineral Being made v g G a l. &.
entirely ofroos, herbs and barks it is absolutely
harmless the and while curing disease adds strength
health the body S. S. all po feshns
better lasting
other blood medicine is the best treatment for Rheumatism
Ctar Scroua Skin Diseases Blood
all troubles impure poisoned blood supply Besides being
the King blood purifiers S. S. the best and most nvgorang Of all
toncs ~~
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-05

1.-THE janitor is sweeping the back
porches. I wonder why?"
Il don't know. I didn't ask him not
to."-Cleveland Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-05
LONG BEACH Z
WET # CHARTER
IS CAR RIEO
ProhibitionistS See
Mistake
Learn That only by Defeating Charter
Can Beach City Remain Dry.
Taxes VIII Be Much
Higher

Long Beach Office,
100 East Third Street.
Phone-Home 207.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-05
Why?

Wny9
This life is brief,
So why regret
The sugar plums
We failed to get?
Birmingham Age-Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-05
Printing Bills High

"Those opposing the charter have
charged repeatedly and openly that To-
cal newspapers are In a combine to sup
port the charter on account Of the
greatly increased printing bills there
would be Hereunder. This charge
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-05

TRsE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, Ga
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-27
OVER THE TEA CUPS


Mr.. and Mrs. r. IT. Ebert and son
Lloyd Of sibIey street have returned
home from a few days visit with rela-
tives in Michigan City
Miss Louise Carter of Belvidere. Ill,
is spending a few days with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Carter Of Ann street
Miss Leah schoyer and Jesse Stevens
saw The Man From Home ait the
studebaker in Chicago, Christmas
afternoon.
Mrs Hoke and sister. Mrs. Jennings
spent the holidays with relatives in
Rome City. Ind.
Mr. and Mrs John Hughes spent
Christmas with relatives ia Crown
Point
Harry Portz saw The Great Divide
at the Garrick in Chicago. Wednesday
evening.
Arthur Brady IS spending the holi-
day week with relatives ia Kankakee,
Illinois.
Joseph Ibach has gone to Madison.
Ind. to visit relatives for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williamson are the
guests of relatives and friends in
Hebron, Ind.
Mr. and Mrs. Fl. Hepp spent Christ
mas with relatives and friends in Bour-
bon, Ind
Mr. and Mrs Nels Jacobson Of Val
paraiso. who are visiting Mr. and Mrs.
John Jacobson OF Calumet went into
Chicago tonight to see The Merry
Widow" at the Colonial.
Mr. and Mrs Worries and their guests
from Fort Wayne were entertained at
a 6 O'Clock dinner last evening by Mr..
and Mrs. Mason at their home in Chi
cago.
Miss Elsa Lautman scame this morn
ing to visit Miss Frances Lundt for a
few days at her home in Williams
street
Mrs NJ. Maker Of oshkosh. Wis. is
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Miller at their home IA South Holman
street
Mrs Q. Brenneman will leave Sunday
for Pittsbnrg, Pa, 70 spend few
weeks visiting relatives and friends.
Miss Lillian spanier is spending a
dew days with relatives in Dyer.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Collins were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs, Boldt Of Hobart
over Christmas
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Merrill spent
Christmas with relatives in Merrill
Vile, Ind.
Hoyt Ogram of Whiting will visit
friends in Hammond tonight
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Geisen spent
Christmas with relatives in St John
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wolf were the
guests OF friends in St. John yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. ORourke and son
Allen are spending the holiday week
with relatives and friends in Cleve-
land, 0.
Miss Frances Lundt will informally
entertain few friends this evening a.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-27
TWO GIRLS HEAR SCREAMS
They Were from a Woman-Parts OF
Her Clothing Found.

Two girls returning to their home in
Harrison long after midnigh heard n
woman's cries floating over the marsh
land. They seemed to come from the
direction of the pond. and to the star
tied girls sounded like Spare met
and Help" Nearer home the girls
were approached by a well-dressed
stranger, who accosted and followed
them until policeman was met with,
when he turned and fed The girls
had n good view of the man under an
electric light, and while he was well
and neatly dressed his hands showed
either that he was accustomed to man
ual labor or had recently been engaged
in work that soiled his fingers.
A mark on the neck of the corpse
indicated that strangulation was the
manner of death. Scratches on the leg
and trunk and pieces of cinder forced
into the flesh showed that the body
had been dragged along a cinder path
which skirts the pond. Along the path
the police picked up a white silk waist
slashed up the back. skirt ana a pair
of silk carriers. Following the path
! the police came upon the yacht Idle
Hour. which was tied up at a point
On the Passaic about three hundred
/ feet from where the body was found.
On the yacht the police say that they
/ found a sealskin muff and a fur neck
piece.
The occupants of the yacht were Al
( bert Thompson, of Elizabeth. a boat
man. and Frederick Kirkman. Both
were employed on the boat. Thompson
said that he found the fur pieces near
the cinder path. The police found or
the boat dishes enough for three din
ers. There were three plates, three
saucers. and so on. The men. however
said that they had no visitor on the
Idle Hour Both were arrested as sus
/ picious characters. The police said thai
they had practically nothing agains
the prisoners. but would detain then
until further inquiry could be made.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-27
Body of the Victim, a Woman,
Found Nude in a Shall
low Pond.
SEEN WITH A MAN At NIGHT
Her Screams Heard by Two Girls Who
We're Out Late.
Part of Her Clothing Picked Up 1T
the Scene of the Crime-Her
"a Companion a Thick
Set Man. IT,

Newark. y. J., Dec PA murder
combining the elements of mystery and
deliberate cruelty that took it out Of
the ordinary was committed on the
Hackensack meadows in the town Of
Harrison, and the nude body Of the
victim, comedy woman Of perhaps
thirty years, was found nearly sub
merged in the icy waters of a little
pond. Only the feet projected when
chance passersby broke the ice in which
the exposed portions were incrusted
and dragged the body ashore. The dead
woman was finely featured: her hair
and nails gave evidence of a recent
ana scrupulous toilet, and such of her
clothing as was subsequently found
suggested in texture and style an
owner of refinement, rather than one
whose habits might lead her to fire.
qucnt the vicinity of the crime.
Police Have One Good Clue.
The body has not yet been identi-
fed, and it is pretty well established
that it was not that of n resident OF
this city or Harrison. It's description
does not correspond with that of any
woman reported to the police as miss
ing. Two men who occupied yacht
moored near where the body was found
are detained by the police, but the
most important clue obtained was sup
Piled by Peter Coogan, Waterman
employed by the Marine Engine com
pany.
Story That Coogan Tells.
Co0gan. whose duties keep him in
the neighborhood of the murder, told
the police: "While outdoors at . A.
m. saw this woman in company with
a man cross the meadows going in
the direction Of the pond. They passed
so near me that l am able to recognize
/ the Woman's features. Some time lat
| or perhaps an hour - the man re-
! turned and again passed me, this time
! going in the direction from which the
two had come when I first saw them.
! This time the man was alone In his
arms he carried a bundle which he had
not had before. In build he was short
and thickset" Coogan could not give
a better description Of the man.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-27

her home in Williams street in honor
Of her guest Miss Elsa Lautman.
The Rev Ziemer spent yesterday Wis
iting friends in Monee. III.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Herkner and
family have returned from "a few days
visit with friends in oak Glen. Ill
NJ Ruhstadt was in Chicago yester-
DAY On business.
Mrs Harry DuHamel has returned to
her home in Chicago, after spending
the holidays with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs George Erhardt Of Charlotte
street
Mrs. Henry LOBBY Of Chicago. is the
guest Of Mrs A. f. Knots Of Muenich
court for a few days.
IL f. Mcikle is reported i'll at his
home in South Holman street
Miss Mar stefansl<f has returned
from i nIeasant few davs' visit vim
relatives 81 chicago.
miss 1Ivrtl4 Gehrxo who has been
VISITING relatfvos IN pullman IN re-
tnrned home last evening
60
from, o weeks visit with relattves and
friords in Mount varno, n
Mr. ana 7rrs Palnb cror,o, rora
tbo eueqts If relatives II crown point
o,ar Christmas
Miss Flora and 1ravroe Afasbi,o -
enendtng the weak Win Dr ana NJ
Frank Parker of Champaign. III.
NJ E,o,o rosoro,,o sr,. -. a..
in Chicago today.
Mrs CYNTHIA Sobl ana daughter
Miss Ruth. were visitors in Chicago
yesterday,
Mr.. and Mrs Otto Worries Of 76C
Sheffield avenue. have as their guests
Miss Grace and Mr.. Worries and Misses
Laura and Lola Worries of Fort Wayne
uui ii's 'iie iioii"aS
MISS hngenia knots Will be the
guest OF friends in Gary tomorrow
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-27
Keeping Off Tresnassers.

How to warn off trespassers without
spring guns has been discovered by a
canny peasant in the south of France.
His woods were invaded by nut pick
ers. He asked a botanical friend the
Latin name for the hazel nut. and put
up the following notice: Caution
All persons entering this wood do so
at their own risk The Corylus Avel-
lana abounds here, as well as other
equally venomous snakes" Not a
trespasser has yentured into the wood
since.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-27

Masonic Temple. A large number of
invitations are being issued to the peo-
ple of Hammond.
Mr.. and Mrs j. NJ. Lautman OF Mich
igan city are expected tomorrow TO at
tend the Masonic Temple dedication.
Mrs. Crawford Of Porter. Ind. is
spending the day with friends in Ham
mond.
Mrs. r. A Fields of Chicago was a
business visitor in Hammond today.
Mrs. Albert Hopp~of HessviHe. was
in Hammond shopping today,
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs $. F. Parker
Of East sibley street. a boy.
Miss Nellie Clay has returned to her
home in Evanston. Ill. today after a
few days visit with Mr.. and Mrs. r.
5. Caller Of Douglas street.
Mrs. Carrie shade of Whiting. Wis
tied friends and relatives in Ham
mond today.
Miss Mary Baird Of Hebron, lad,
spent the day in Hammond.
c. Cutner Of East Chicago was in
Hammond today on business.
II B. Brewer of East Chicago was
in Hammond today on business.
Mrs NJ Peterson of East Chicago
spent today visiting friends in Ham
mond
Mrs. F. Tompky Of Dolton. was in
Hammond today shopping.
Charles Mnhahn of South Holland
transacted business in Hammond to-
day.
Mrs. George Ehns of Dolton. III
visited Hammond friends this after
noon.
Mrs. R. A. Peterson of Burnham
spent the day shopping in Hammond
Mrs. Mary Herman and daughter
Louise. are spending the week with
relatives in Rochester. Ind.
Carl S. Heritage has returned from
a few days visit with relatives il
Clyde, III.
One of the pleasant social affairs OF
the season viii be the dancing party
Years eve In the new Masonic Temple
The music for dancing will be fur
nished by Lawrence of Chicago, who
has played for several other popular
dances here. About three hundred in.
which were to young people out o
town
Many friends of the Hammond Ma
sons from out of town are expected to
morrow to attend the dedication eXer
cises of the new temple.
Mr. and Mrs Walter Merryweathe
of Chicago will be the guests of Mrs
Z. A. Merryweather of South Holman
street. tomorrow
Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ. Faber will Sc
Margaret Angiin in The Great Divide
at the Garrick in Chicago tomorrow.
A very delightful stag" surpris
was given last evening in honor o
Ed Grams thirty fifth birthday anniver
sary at his home, So oakley avenue
Euchre was the evenings entertainment
at which Mr.. Southach and J. J
Turner won the prizes An ella borat
luncheon was served at the close o
the games. Eight guests were pres
emit. and among them were Messrs
Harry Mcpherson, Ed Barker, J.
Turner, Southach, L. f. Lehman an
/. | Watson
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-27
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Dr.. Clark. who has been out of town
for his health during the summer, has
resumed business and can be found
at his office. 139 South Holman street.
DR.. j. A. Graham. a graduate
of Queens University will enter the
Office with DR.. Clark and will be pre-
pared to make ellis at all hours.
Office phone. 173.
Night calls-Second floor SO and IS
State street, old Masonic Temple.
-l1-11-tE
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-27
Sfistook His Child for a Burglar.

San jose. Cal, Dec. y. = Bertram
Somers shot and killed his five-year-
old boy. having mistaken him for
burglar The child. il is believed, was
walking in his sleep. The parents We're
awakened by noise in the room and
seeing the outline Of n figure near the
window they concluded it was that of
burglar. Somers reached for his pls-
toll and fired, killing the child instant
IL
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-27
Seventeen Hurt in a Collision.

Denver. Dec. 2T.-Seventeen persons
were injured, none Of them fatally. in
4 collision between two trolley cars on
the Denver Tramway conpany's line.
One Of the cars should have taken q
sidinng. but failed TO do so, and tbs
two cars crashed together head-on.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-27
LILLIAN ASHLEY

she sings like a bird talks inter
estingly Of a lot OF things you ought
to know. and gets away with some
child representations which ansIse old
and Young
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-27
GALBRETH AND FARRELL.

Another pair with combined talents
for driving away a crouch. They
dance. they sing. and incidentally work
in a line Of conversation which neces-
states that YOU keep awake. It's that
Quippy kind of humor that's infectious.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-27
ADVANCED
VAUDEVILLE
Week commencing Dec. 23
LOOK AT THIS ALL STAR BILL AND
THEN LOOK AT THE PRICES!
THE RUPPELTS

This team Of European acrobats have
brought from across the pond a bunch
Of novel feats Of strength. agility and
grace, which make some of their com
petitors in the acrobatic realm re-
semble stone statues. Take a look for
yourself, and cease TO wonder why we
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-27
THREE OLIPHANS

Here is an act which Will make Won
have heard about. you have read about.
In fact, has been the talk Of the coun-
try Now is your opportunity to see
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-27
MOTION PICTURES.

Latest productions Of the moving
pictures taken as they are reeled of
from the newest thing in motion pic
ture machines. Like the rest Of the
program these are fresh and paIata Bile
as the mornings milk
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-27
GLEN BURT.

Here is a party with a bundle Of
Hebrew comedy freshly imported from
the Ghetto. and he sings some PAROLES
which listen good TO everybody.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-27
nLTSTRATED S0NGS

A bunch of new song hits with an
obligato Of pictures which viii attract
your attention and make you tell your
friends about them.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-27
ARNOT AND QUINN.

Here is q pair with an Irish sketch
filled with comedy mixed with pathos
They make YOU laugh with them. but
not at them. Some difference there,
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1907-12-05

papers gave full reports of his adj
dresses and much Prohibition sentiment
has been created. Mr.. Chain also had
good meetings this week at Marseilles,
Dwight, Cornell, Minooka and Evanston
Springfield, H., Nov. 3O.-Worlds
Temperance Sunday was celebrated in
thousands of churches throughout Hi
nois. 1t is thought that more than a
million people heard the subject dis
cussed last Sunday. In Chicago it was
law enforcement and Sunday closing,
but general bombardment against the
saloons. Down the state it was local
Prohibition elections for next spring
and demands for county option and
statewide Prohibition. The Prohibition
national and state committees furnished
considerable literature to workers and
pastors in preparing for this service.
Streator, ILL.,, Nov. 3O.-The saloon
keepers of this saloon-cursed city are
getting alarmed over the agitation fol-
Prohibition. Some of the Prohbitio:
workers have received threatening lie
tiers, warning them to Immediately de
sist work. They are not alarmed bu'
are going ahead. Last week a strong
Prohibition club was organized by party