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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13
PICKNICKERS FIGHT
STUBBORN BLAZE
Fire in Whites Pavilion at
Cedar Lake Merrymak-
ers Form Bucket Brigade

A story is told by several Hammond
people who spent Sunday at Cedar Lake
of the hot fight several of them had
with a fire which started in Whites
pavilion just before the big dance
which was to be pulled off that even
ing.
The fire started from a gasoline ex-
plosion and had gained fairly good
Roadway before the efforts of the
bucket brigade succeeded in checking
its progress. During the exciting fight
in which over fifty picnickers engaged
the son of the owner of the place was
quite badly cut il the arm by an ak
which was being used by a fire fighter
who was cutting into some timbers
The ak went into the arm. inhicting q
had cash. The fire which at one time
looked as If it would consume the en-
tire building. was finally extinguisheo
after hard effort Ly the diligent bucket
brigade.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13

rollicking clowns; in fact a continuous
stream of picturesque beauty and
grandeur is what the Hagenbeck &
Wallace parade IS made up Of.
A feature Of the procession IS in the
fact that horses shown are, without
exception, remarkably fine. Even those
drawing the cages are well groomed
and of good blood. in fact, are dapple
grays. With the racers the lineage Is
undisputable. Slim ankles, delicate
nostrils. muscular shoulders and long
fetlocks. all attest 10 their birth and
good breeding.
Especially beautiful are the steeds
attached to the Roman chariots in line.
Scores of Shetland ponies complete the
list Of horses. and justify the Hagen
beck & Wallace claims Of keeping the
finest stable on the road
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13
GAS PIPE BURSTS; 8 ARE INJURED
Serious Accident Occurs at Peoples Gas and Coke Com
panys Plant Escaping Fumes Ignite and
Workmen Burned

South Chicago. Aug. ia serious
explosion occurred this morning at the
Peoples Gas Light and Coke company's
plant, Seventy second and South Chi
cago avenue, in Grand Crossing. Eight
men were seriously injured. The acct
dent occurred in the engine room of
the plant and was caused by one of
the main pressure pipes bursting. al
lowing the gas to escape. 1t became
ignited causing the explosion. The
flames shot in all directions and caught
the workmen who We're standing near
the pipe seriously burning them about
the face and body.
Other employees of the company
rushed for medical aid and the injured
mems wounds were dressed. Some were
taken to their homes and those more
seriously injured were removed to the
hospital
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13
The Victims.

Those injured: E. A. Robbins. PSI
owen avenue. burned about face and
shoulder. removed to St. Demands hos
pital; John Moriarity. 7712 Greenwood
avenue, badly burned about face and
body taken to st. Bernard's hospital;
Cornelius Harahan 1904 Auburn ave-
nue.. severely burned about face and
arms. removed TO st. Demands hospital,
John Crozinon 1924 LOOMS street
burned about eyes and face, in serious
condition, was taken to st. Bernard
hospital; Michael Gallagher. 724 West
Forty eighth street. severely burned
by flames about body, taken to his
home.
Three other men were seriously in
jured and removed to their homes. but
their names could not be learned.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13
STREET CARS At
A STANDST|LL
Would-be Passengers Cuss
the Company and "Wait
Until Another Day"

Street car traffic was tied up this
morning on account of the power being
off. and angry crowds of would-be pas
sengers We're waiting on the different
corners "cursing" the street car COM
pany and the whole world in general
The power went off about $40 this
morning and there is no prospect of
it's being on again until noon.
The street car barns We're called UP
and they said the trouble was caused
by the dynamos being out OF order.
Not only are the Hammond Sixty
third street cars not running. but the
East Chicago line is also out of
business
Early this morning one of the Sixty
third street cars came struggling into
the city and the conductor is authority
for saying it took him over an hour and
a half to make the run.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13
ALL LOOK FORWARD TO
THE GREAT PARADE

a circus parade. replete with clever
attractions and a harmonious display Of
various combinations, and which is al
together superior to the average street
display, and above reproach. will be
seen on the street OF this city August
24th. the day fixed for the exhibition
of the Carl Hagenbeck and Great wal
lace shows combined. Miles Of glitter
ing splendor. cages all open, display
ing the finest collection OF animals
known. bands galore. hundreds Of beau
tifully costumed men and women,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13
EAST CHICAGO TO
MAKE IMPROVEMENTS
Clerk Instructed to Adver-
tise for Bids for Paving
Several Streets.
Especial to Lake County Times,

East Chicago. Ind, Aug. 13.-There
was quiet council meeting last even
ing and very little business outside
the routine work was transacted.
The clerk was instructed to adver-
tise for bids for the Improvement OF
several of the important streets of the
city Barring avenue is to be improved
from One Hundred and Fifty first
street; One Hundred and Fiftieth street
will be improved from White Oak ave.
nue. to Todd avenue.
All Of these streets will be forty feet
wide and will have a cement curb
Cement walks must be built throughout
their entire length.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13
HERMAN HIRsCH IMPROVES.

Herman Hirsch, who has been very
low at St. Margaret's hospital for the
last few weeks, is now much better
and IS said to be improving right along.
Shortly after the operation, which was
performed on him, his condition was
very precarious, and his friends will
now be glad TO learn of his improve
ment.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13
G. A. R. NATIONAL ENGAMP-
MENT. SARATOGA
SPRINGS, N !.

On Sept. G, :, and s, the Erie railroad
Will sell excursion tickets from Ham,
mOnd to Saratoga Springs and return.
at fare of S1640. Return limit, Sept. II.
Upon payment OF sI.OO at Saratoga. re-
turn limit Will be extended until Oct. a.
For further information, apply To
Erie agents, or o. L. ENoS,
Trav. Pass. Agt., Marion, Ohio.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13

Lake Station. Ind. Aug 12--TfIE
LAKE COUNTY TIMEs-Dear Sirs: 1 ar
rived home from my trip this morn
ing. Aug. II, 1907. and must write
adm tell you how much 1 appreciate
this trip. We had a grand start and
just as grand a finish. You certainly
selected a grand chaperon for our
party, Mrs B. L. p Bell. and also the
gentlemen in chmarge OF US. Thank
ing you sincerely for your kindness
and generosity, I remain,
Yours truly,
ANNA BLAEMIRE.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13

Boating. fishing. bathing, tenting: a
fine program. Valparaiso chautauuua.
Aug. % to Sept. 1. Write now for pro-
gram. -13-eod.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13

Morris, IIL-THE LAKE COUNTY TINES.
Hamond, Ind wish to thank THE
LAKE for one OF the grandest. most in
teresting tours and I appreciate your
efforts in leaving no stone unturned for
my benefit and enjoyment.
Very truly
ANNA E. GRAY.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13

One dollar day, board and furnished
tent at Valparaiso chautauaua. Season
ticket, $3.50. single admission, 25 cents.
Aug. 20 to Sept. l. -s-13-tf.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13

NegeIe viii buy your old school
books. s-5te
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13

WANTED-Woma to take home small
washing. from south side. Address
c. Lake County Times.--S-1s-tf.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13

WANTED-GirI for homework and
cooking: no washing; family three.
Phone 27o4.=S-13-3E
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13

PROF. p. CARRESCIAS ITALIAN BAND of thirty
Accomplished Musicians.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13

writeN R. c. Jones. Valparaiso. Ind,
for VALPARAISO chautauqua program.
/ Aug. % Ito Sept l. -1s-eod.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13
GANG OF NEGRO TRAMPS
INVESTS SOUTH HAMMOND
Members Stay in Camp all Day and
Emerge Mt Night to Rob Hen ROOsts
aud Truck Farms-Pulice will Lock
After Their Case.

Residents of South Hammond, Dor
dering the c. & c. T. railroad, COM
planned to the police yesterday that
gang of coIored men, thought to be
tramps, are lounging about the dis
trict and keeping the people in state
of terror. 1t is said that the negroes
have a camp nearby where they sleep
throughout the day and emerge at
night to forage on the truck fields and
hen roosts for a living. One of the
tramps is described as being over six
feet and he appears to be the leader Of
the gang. When approached they hide
in the underbrush as if they feared to
encounter any train hands or pedest-
rians. The police of this city will take
a trip to the place and start the gang
on their way.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13

O0AVA0O "A Weight IL, 500 lbs. Height IL 10 feet
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13

Hutton, Mildred Collins. Lillian Thomp-
son. Patience Swanton, Bardie Ripley
Lulu DeWeese and Florence Shea
Messrs. Walter Kennedy, Harry Booth
Raymond Zohl, Ralph Parsons, Charles
Shea. Raymond Knoff Of Chicago, Mat
Kolb and Robert Wartena.
The Misses Meta and Lille FEEDER
entertained last evening at a Miscel-
laneous Shower in honor of Miss
Martha Duchow. whose wedding to
John Clausen takes place tomorrow
evening in St Pauls Lutheran church
The party was given at their home
II State street and about ten young
ladies, all friends of Miss Duchowts,
were present. During the evening the
guests wove q spider web throughout
the entire home TO which were at
te ched many pretty and useful gifts.
Games and music We're also pleasant
features of the evening after which
elaborate refreshments were served.
The guests were: Misses Gertrude and
Emma Claus. Kittie wolters. Bertha
Maleitzke Martha Duchow. Ida Kody-
ker and Meta and Lille Fodder.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Primmer. Del
mar Bennett and Grover Copelin, re-
turned yesterday from a visit with rela-
tives in Rochester, Ind. They attended
a reunion of the Copelin family, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncey Cope
lin on Sunday. The guests were: Mr..
and Mrs. Default of Rochester, o. Mr..
and Mrs. Francis Collins of Prosa, Ind.
Ind
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13

The Limit club had its first meeting
of the summer last evening in Frater-
nifty hall. The party was one of the
most informal, but pleasantest in the
clubs history. A short business meet
ing was held when it was decided 10
meet again two weeks from Wednes-
day. Dancing was one of the features
of the evening and refreshments were
served. The members present at last
nights meeting were. Misses Frances
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13

\ few of the members OF the En-
broidery club picnieked at the Lake
Front park yesterday afternoon and
spent a most enjoyable day. Those
who went were: Miss Fannie Rub
stadt. Mesdames Charles Albert Smith.
G. II. Gostlin, II. E. Sharer. 1. L. Bonn
berger and G. L. Smith.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13

The following young people are plan
ming a moonlight picnic at the lake
front tonight and among them are:
Misses Bessie Griffith of Lowell, Ma
ME Landon, Bonnie Haines and Hazel
Webb. Messrs. Ben Bouts, Earl Rob
ertson. Raymond Cleveland and Her
bert Kuhn.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13

Miss Ruth Dom of Albany. ILL.,, is
spending this week with the Misses
Smith at their home in Plummer ave-
nue..
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-13

The St. Agnes Guild of st. Pauls
Episcopal church held short bust
ness meeting in the guild room of the
church last evening. Only a few of
the members We're present but i'm
portant business was discussed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-16
A Steady Trade,

There were only three houses in the little hamlet on Cape Cod, but an oraftr from nearby summer colony was minded to rouse the civic conscience by declaring that trade was the begin nIng or WlsIo-2. And" said he, T as sure you that il is not capital half so much as II is initiative that is needed In place like this.'
 The three citizens spat collectively and simultaneously. looking straight ahead
 "That kind O reminds me-" drawled one without shifting bis gaze, 70 Harve Upham an Dan Winsor. down the beach ways. Harye had a shanty an Dan had a shanty, an they both had some plug tobacco One day Harve went to Dams an bought 10 cents Wuth O tobacco, an the next day Dan went to Harve an bought 10 cents wuth O tobacco off him They con- unued these sales sev'ral days. They both got all the tobacco they wanted an Harye fin'lly retired on the dime" Youths Companion.
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The Great White Shark.

The man eating fish par excellence is the great white shark. It is otherwise known by the name of man eater. Oc- casionally specimens are seen on both coasts of the United States, though it's more customary habitat is In tropical waters. This frightful creature attains q length of nearly forty feet, and 1t is able to swallow a man whole. This fact is proved by an experiment which sailors are fond of making when such a shark is captured. The skull being preserved they amuse themselves by crawling one after another through the dtstended jaws. It would be unsafe to do this, however. when the head has been freshly cut off, because under such conditions the jaws will snap together f1ercely for some time afterward if anything is placed between them. The skull of big shark. by the way, Is al- ways salable owing to the demand by museums and curiosity hunters. A young sea lion weighing a hundred pounds has been found in the stomach of white shark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-16
An Ancient Superstition.

It is historical fact that cock was publicly burned at Basel in Au, gust, 14T4, for the diabolical crime of laying an egg, the egg being also burn ed lest 1t should produce @ cockatrice or fiery flying serpent On the Thurs day before St. Lawrence's day" writes Gross ill his "Kurtze Easier Kronik, y they burned cock on the kolenberS. together with an egg which he had laid, for they feared that Il dragon might be hatched therefrom. The eX- ecutioner cut open the cock and found three more eggs in him. for, as Nicen- tius saith ill the sixth book of his 'Speculum Naturale,' it hath always been held that cock in his old age may lay an egg, whence ariseth q basilisk if it be matched out on dung heap by the serpent called coiubef. Wherefore the basilisk Is half cock and half serpent. He saith also that certain persons declare they have seen basilisks matched from such eggs. "- Cornhill Magazine.
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Plaster of Paris.

For experimental purposes and where but a few castings of medium and light weight are required plaster of paris has many good advantages as material for pattern making. It is light, it can be given smooth surface, it is easily given any required shape and it can be added to indefinitely While it is brittle, this Is more than offset by the saving in first cost and the quickness with which the pattern may be prepared. Plaster of paris sets in from three to six minutes, but if for any reason it is desired to keep the mass plastic for longer period one drop of glue to five gallon mixture will keep it soft for couple of hours. Plaster of paris mixed with cold water has an expansion of about one-siX- teenth of an inch to the foot when hardening Should this be undesirable mix with warm or lime water, and there Is no eXpansion.--Machin
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-16
Aqainst tho Middle.

When Bill, the ranchman, came to New York to play the races he put up at one of the most expensive hotels in the city and took one of the most ex- pensiye rooms Then he went broke. The proprietor of the hotel and the clerk held a private consultation.
 we will let him stay here," they de cided, "but from now on we will feed him liver and bacon until he pays his bill. Nothing does he get in this house from now on but liver and bacon.'
 They fed Bill liver and bacon for breakfast, dinner and supper for about three weeks. Then bis luck turned. He forthwith walked out to strange cafe to get something to eat. He looked over the bill of fare.
 "Whats this in the middle?' he ask ed, "Liver and bacon?"
 "Yes. sir,' the waiter answered.
 "G1ve me everything on the bill ot fare both ways from liver and bacon, ordered Bill.-New York Press.
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Protopiasm.

All life on the earth appears only in connection with one substance-a wa tery jelly--closely related chemically to egg albumen-and this substance Is known as protoplasm. Every living thing is built of this one substance jellyfsh, trees. whales, nen-every- thing that lives. Biologists have suc- ceeded in doing some wonderful things. Five or six starfsh eggs have been fused into one, from which q monster starfish has been produced. Other starfish eggs have been separated into eight pieces, from which eight dwarf starfish have been brought forth. Crabs can be made to order, with the large claw on either the right or the left side and flatlish have been pro- duced with the color pattern on the undersde.--New York American.
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Modest Contributors.

A man was coming up from Chun- Ghen province with sum of money which had been subscribed for the pay ment of the public debt. He was met by robbers, who took the money and started away. He called after them that the money was a subscription to the fund for the raising of the debt, whereupon they came back and handed him the money and begged his pardon for their mistake, and they gave him 10 yen extra as contribution on their own part He asked their names to publish in the papers, but they said they did not want to obtain notoriety in that way and declined, but said they were glad to pay something toward helping the country.-Korean News.
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Bamboo Sap In India.

In India the sap of the female bam- boo is used for medicinal purposes. "Tabasheer," or "banslochan," is sold in all Indian baZaarS, as it has been known from the earliest times as a medicinal agent. It is also known in Borneo and was an article of com- merce with early Arab traders of the east It's properties are said to be strengthening. tonic and cooling. It has been analysed and has been shown to consist almost entirely of silica, with traces of lime and potash. From it's remarkable occurrence in the hollOws of bamboos the eastern mind has long associated 1t with miraculous powers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-16
Bill Nye and Martens.

In the spring of 1895 the distin- guished Dutch novelist known by the pen name of Maarten Martens was elected an honorary member of the Authors club of New York. says the Bookman. When the name Joost Ma rius NJ. Van der Poorten-Schwartz came to the attention of the member ship committee there was a gasp of astonishment. Finally the late Bill Nye came to the rescue with the sug- gestion that the first half of the name should be acted on at once. but that the last half should be held over until the autumn, when the weather would be cool.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-16
A Court Fools Joke.

Scogan, the famous court jester of Edward ", dearly loved a practical joke. Once he borrowed money of the king and when the day for payment came was unable to make good his word He feared the kings anger and decided to appease him by joke. Feigning death, he had his friends car " his body before Edward. The king fell ready victim to the deception and in his lamentations over the sup posed dead fool said he freely forgave the debt Scogan immediately sprang to his feet, exclaiming, "The news is so revivifying that 1t has called me back to life"
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Looks Easy, but Try 1t.

xDid you ever notice jeweler wear iAhg his magnifying glass in one eye? It looks easy, but try 1t. The inexpert- enced citizen who tries to look at some thing with such glass is sure to close one eye. He can't look at the magn1hed object with the other eye opened. as can the jeweler. This is only another evidence that one must learn all the details of ones trade. What Is easy for the experienced jeweler is all but impossible for the novice.-New York Globe.
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Why Shells Fly Straioht.

Many people wonder why the cone shaped projectiles in their flight through the air do not wabble, but drive straight ahead. This is easily explained Round the bottom of the shell Is a narrow band of copper which varies in width according to the size of the pro1cctile. Being made of soft metal, this band Is cut by the steel rihing of the gun on the shock of ex- plosion This action causes the shell to revolye with lightning rapidity. with the result that it keeps steady during its flight through the air - London Mall
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Some of the Leading WholssaIs snt merit liberal share of your pat
 PINE BLUFF IRON WORKS
 Genera Founr-' nd Macs1Inists.
 Brass ana -astings and AA chine RepaI. ...4.,. Stock of Ill atA1d avd goods and castings carried t1 stock ali the time. LocomotiveA In zines and Boilers Repaired. Lon1 distance telephones, day. A76; n1xbt s34 Pine B.ut. Arkansas Note: I've operate our machine shop bot1 day and night
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Conscientious.

McAlister-"ris threepence Pm owin'
 ta ye. meenister The fact is. Pm q
 conscientious mon, and pit naethin'
 in the plate on Sunday. The smallest I had wi me was saxpence. and l didna theenk the sairmon was up ta 1t. Dundee Advertiser.
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Making a Distinction.

"Of course you know something about that candidates political opin- ions?" said the trusty adviser
 T don't care rap about his opin- ions," answered Senator Sorghum "How are his epigrams ?"-Washington Star.
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His Choice.

A witty member of the legal profess sion was once q guest at a dinner re- markable for it's meagerness. The din- ing room had been newly and splendid ly furnished. Some of the guests con- graduated the host on his taste in dec oration
 "For my part. l would rather see less gliding and more carving" said the wit.
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unhoaIthv,

Man (to a friend)-I am done with doctors henceforth. One of them ad- vised me to sleep with my windows open. I did so, and the very next morning my gold watch was gone from the bureau.-Fliegende Blatter.
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We ought not to look back unless it is to derive some useful lessons from past errors and for the purpose of prcAting by dear bought experience Washington.