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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13
Terrible Railroad Washout.

The delegates to the laundrymen's con-
ventlon are 10 make a trip over the Moffat
road on that dav the road will probably
be known as the clothesline.-Denver
Post.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

A forced sale of magnificent stock
Of Shoes. Forced reIentlessly, because
Mr.. Johnston quits firm and calls for his
part OF money. There will be no deIay.
No tooling-no thought to our real loss.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13
The Bargain Fires

They are burning high. A thirty
thousand-dOllar stock Of the newest, best,
most fashionable shoes In Richmond are
going at less than half of real worth.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-04
BANDITS WOUND OFFICER IN
FIERCE PISTOL BATTLE
Highwayn1en Who Robbed Mrs. Min
ME HarvEe Arrested After
Fussilade of Shots.
MARSHALL JOE METCHEEC STRUCK BACK Of EAR
Police Come Upon Robbers Asleep in Bushes and the
Fight Folows-Victim of Robbery Laid up
From Her Injuries.

After a fusilade OF shots. two high
waymen, wanted on a charge of holding
up Mrs Minnie Harvke, yesterday after
noon. were finally captured in a run
ming fight with Marshal Joe Metchec
and Special OFFICER John Minnich, in
the bushes near the Chicago Junction
tracks on the State line. During the
battle which lasted rNarly half an hour,
Officer Minnieh was shot in the ear, the
bullet in1icting a painful wound. Min
mich, however, did not give up the fight,
and when the ammunition was gone, the
officers closed in and placed the two
desperadoes under arrest The two men
were taken to Burnham where they
gave the names of Joe S1avish and Err
nest Rerun. and they were identified
as old hands at the game of hoidup. 1t
is thought that the men may have been
responsible for the murder at Pullman
last Sunday night, when Morritz Lind
was found on Pullman avenue with
bullet through his skull.
The men were wanted hereabouts for
the holdup of Mrs. Minnie Harvke at
the Nickle Plate bridge near the state
line Mrs. Harvke was on her way to
Hammond to visit her little daughter
who is confined to her bed at St. Mar
while playing about the rear of an ice
wagon about two months ago and since
that time the mother has been in the
habit of visiting the child. each day,
bringing her flowers and dainties. She
was on the errand of mercy yesterday
afternoon when she was set upon by
two men who threw her to the ground
and struck her. several times in the face.
The rufffans then made her give up the
money Which she had in her pocket
book for the purchase of the little
things for her sick daughter, amounting
In all to about $500
After the men had departed the wo-
man painfully betook herself to Burn
ham where she reported the robbery,
and with indignation aroused the police
of that city started to find the crooks.
This noon they came upon two men
sleeping in the bushes near the state
line and from the description given by
Mrs Harvke, they identified the men.
Before the officers had time to get to
them, however. the two men awOke and
Immediately drew revolvers. The Off
GERS did the same thing and the battle
was on. Crouching low in the bushes
the bandits fred again and again at
the two officers. while the latter, fol-
lowing as closely as they could, did the
same. seeking cover as best they could.
During the first fusilade Officer Min
mich received the wound in the ear. but
II did not deter him. Finally. after
seventeen shots had been fired by the
men. the two started to run but the
officers soon overhauled them and after
a hand to hand struggle landed them.
They were at once taken to Burnham
where they were identified, The Ken
sington station was at once notified and
the detectives working on the Lind case
viii look the men over and attempt to
connect them with that offense. The
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-04
BETTER MONON
PASSENGER SERVICE
Efforts of w. B. Conkey Re-
sponsible for the I'm
provement.

Through the earnest efforts Of W. B.
Conkey. president of the Conkev COM
pany, the Monon railway company has
made new concessions TO the people of
Hammond in the matter OF passenger
service from this city TO Chicago. In
a letter which Mr.. Conkey received to
day Judge F. c. Fields. general so1i-
citor for the Monon. he was informed
that he appreciated Mr.. Conkey's effort
in bringing this matter To his attention
and would install Immediately ten
ride ticket service from Hammond to
Chicago, good for any passenger at the
rate of $3.50 per book.
Mr Fields also stated that they
would. as soon as the International
Commerce Commission would permit
sell two tickets to Chicago for fifty
cents. which could be used going and
returning. or both tickets the same way.
This method is very convenient for
those who do not wish to purchase the
entire ten rides
1t was also stated in the course Of
the letter that the writer and several
OF the railroad officials had been max
ing personal investigation of the con-
dftions in this city and had been talk
Ing with several of the local business
men. AS a result he states that he hnds
that Hammond is and will continue to
be an important factor in the business
Of the railroad.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-04
LIGHT TRIMMER
SHOCKED; MAY DIE
Steve Sandy of East Chicago
Injured While on Top
of Electric Pole.
Especial to Lake County TImes.)

East Chicago. Sept. 3.-Steve Sandy.
an electric light trimmer OF East Chi
cago. was shocked while at work on
the top of an electric light pole at
Barring avenue and the Chicago Ter
minal tracks. sandy's hand was terri
bly, burned and he fell to the ground
from the top Of the pole.
The man was rushed to the plant OF
the electric light station where he was
given immediate medical attention by
DR.. Spear. At first his condition was
not considered serious but this morn
ing he was reported in a very danger
Gus condition and is not expected 10
live.
As far as is known there were no
witnesses TO the accident, but he was
found on the ground but a few minutes
after, suffering from his wound. He
was later taken 10 his home in Okla
hamo, where he is being cared for BY
his relatives. Sandy was new at the
business, being employed with the COM
pany but a short time. He is a Hun
garian and lack of experience IS sup
posed to be responsible for the aeci-
dent
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-04
(snecinI to Lake Conntv Timesl.

Valparaiso, Ind, Sept 4.-Fully s.
coo people wended their way to the
fair grounds this morning. the occa-
sion being the second day of the Porter
county fair. Farmers from miles
around. accompanied by their families.
arrived in the little city today all
eager to take in the wonders of the
fair. From early this morning until
late this afternoon the streets were
thronged with people. home citizens
and strangers.
Every available bus in the city is
being put in commission Transporting
people to and from the grounds. Yes
terday, the opening day, was devoted
exclusively to making entries and to
letting the various concessions on the
grounds. However. today the crowds
race for which a $3.50 purse has been
offered. In addition to the auto race
there viii be d gentlemen's driving
race and ball game between the
Lowell and Valparaiso teams.
Late yesterday afternoon the droves
OF cattle. horses and other animals ar
rived at the grounds and the majority
of them have been placed in their
barns
Exhibitors are arriving from all
parts Of tne country. some from
Hebron. Kouts. Lowell Michigan City.
Rensselaer, and in fact from all parts
of the state. The cattle exhibit is
said TO be better this year than any
previous year and many elaborate
prizes are up for the winners of the
different classes of cattle.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-04
BURGLARY IS RIFE At LOWELL
Four Houses Entered by Theves-Authorites Think
Home Talent Responsible Vigilance Com
mittee May be Organized

places they failed to locate money or
other valuables and departed without
detection It is not known whether or
not the robbers visited other houses
last night or not.
1t IS generally thought by the Lowell
authorities that the different jobs lately
have been done by home talent and
there is strong talk Of organizing a
vigilance committee TO keep watch on
the robberies and 10 Immediately get
after the men.
The tracks OF the robbers could be
plainly seen on the ground this morn
ing and an effort will be made to get
blood hounds down from Crown Point
TO trail the men.
Seymour Kanarr. the night watch
man. said that he made his beat past
the houses last night several times.
but each time things were quiet.
Marshall Belshaw will probably ask
for another night policeman at the
next meeting of the city council.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-04
COME LIKE
LOCUST SWARM
Peddlers of Every Descrip-
tion Descend Upon Ham
mond From Chicago.
TWO ARE ARRESTED
Serve as Horrible Example for
Others Who Seek Licenses, But
Are Deferred By Cost.

The reputation of Hammond as a
business proposition is reaching the
Ghetto and the Chinatown of Chicago
with magnified reports and the hustling
inhabitants of those places look upon
this city as a spot where chunks of
gold can be picked up upon the side
streets. This morning there was an
influx of undesirable business men"
in the shape of a number of pack
peddlers who alighted in the town
like a bunch of Iocusts
They swarmed in on the street cars
and they swarmed in on the railroads,
carrying dress suit cases, packets.
bundles and packs, all loaded with
goods of a variety that would make a
rummage sale look like thirty cents.
But the police spoiled the game and
two at least will not leave the city
until they deposit a sum of money
with Judge W. W. Mahon in the city
court.
27O Pound Chink Takes the Prize.
The cutest little fox of the lot was
a Chink. Weighing about 270 pounds.
with cheeks that looked like the TOW
balloons in his baskets, and hair that
resembled the feeding ground of a lot
of moths. He arrived just in time to
see a diminutive Yiddisher being led
along like a lamb TO slaughter by a
six foot two policeman. He sized up
the situation in moment and padded
along to the city hall where he in
quired for a license. When told that it
would cost him about 80 simoleons he
was thunder struck, but FASTENED to
the police station to try Chief Rim
bach for the privilege. He was again
thrown down. so after visiting several
OF his friends in the laundry shops. he
tripped lightly to a car and went to
South Chicago.
The first unfortunate was Isadore
Jukerman, the same one who served the
Chinaman to such good purpose. He
had a load of mantles and gas fixtures.
but he was not selling them. oh no.
He went from door to door just to show
the goods. He was brought to the
station house and locked up TO await
the Coming of Judge Mcmahon. He
was lonesome in the cell so NAgriel
Rabinovich was brought in to keep him
company. Aggie had the same line as
Issy and he likewise told tale of
woe as to first offence. viii get right
out OF town good Mr. Policeman. etc
but he joined his friend Meantime the
others took the cue and the CITY hall
was crowded with applicants for
licenses. but the cost kept the bunch
from getting them.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-04
(specIaI 10 Lake County TImes.)

Lowell. Ind. Sept. 4.-The peaceful
little city of Lowell was again invaded
By burglars last night. This morning
makes the third robbery since the post
office was entered and the safe wreck
ed some weeks ago.
Last night the robbers effected an en-
trance through the rear of Merritt Kel
sey's home on Halsted street and Sc
cured about $50 in money and two
watches. one belonging TO Mr.. Kelsey
and the other TO Mrs. Kelsey. After
ransacking the Kelsey home the rob
bers proceeded TO the home Of Clifford
Hill near the Kelsey residence to find
any money or jewelry However. they
found the table stocked with plenty Of
fruit. etc. and the men partook of a
good meal before leaving which shows
that they are Of a fearless sort.
After leaving the Hill home the rob
bers visited the homes of Frank Maloy,
the station agent for the Monon road
and Fred Ault. but at each Of these
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-04
DECLARES IN FAVOR
OF WHIPPING POST
Judge Girten Tells Wife
Beater That He Ap-
proves the Lash.
Especial to Lake county imes.)

South Chicago, Sept 3.-Judge Cir
ten of the South Chicago municipal
court has declared himself in favor of
the whipping post for the wifebeater.
1t was yesterday afternoon while
hearing the case of Mrs. Joseph E. Ira
feski 1928 Marquette avenue, against
her husband, that his honor expressed
his positive opinion Speaking to the
defendant, Joseph Trafeski, who was
charged with wifebeating, Judge Cir
ten said: Il favor the whipping post
and there is no man who advocates it
more than I do
The case was continued until Sept.
90 and Trafeski placed under $500 bond.
In voicing his sentiment in favor of
the whipping post, Judge Girten is
falling in line with other municipal
judges. In the last two weeks Judges
Jason f. Going and Charles f. Good
now have advocated the lash for the
man who tries to make a punching bag
of his better half
In a recent interview an official said
that South Chicago had the record
number of husband-heaters and that
their number is larger than that of the
wifebeaters. Judge Girten, however
takes a position that the husbands get
ting the administrations from their
wives deserve them, while the wife
beater deserves the limit at the post.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-04
Bodies of Men Thrown From
Flyer Ground Under
Wheels.
8 SUSPECTS ARE Hello
Negroes Riding on Blind Baggage
Held at Champaign, III
Taken After Fight.

Champaign. Ill, Sept. s.-Three re-
groes are under arrest here whom the
Champaign police believe to have nur-
dered and robbed two white men on an
Illinois Central flyer and to have
thrown them under the wheels. where
their bodies We're ground to pieces.
The victims OF the double tragedy
were found near Chebanse. small
town south of Kankakee. and when the
fast train which left Chicago at
o'clock at night arrived here early to-
day. the suspects were arrested.
All deny their guilt. but one Of them
had considerable money. and II is the
belief of the police that II may havo
been obtained from the two men who
were killed
The men under arrest gave the names
of l. i. Lowe. While Mansfield ana
Joseph Esey
All refuse to discuss the case other
than to admit that they were on the
train when the men were killed-by
falling off-as they say.
Death Battle on Car.
The three men under arrest show
the effects OF a terrible hight for they
are marked with scratches and bruises
which may have been inflicted by the
marks of a desperate struggle.
Five men were seen TO board the
blind baggage car on the flyer which
left the Twelfth street depot in Chi
cago at o'clock last night.
Hide ON Tender.
One of the negroes admits he rode
on the tender of the engine part Of the
time while the ether two were on the
platform of the car.
They deny there were any white men
stealing ride on 1he train. but the ex-
press messenger declares that they were
seen when the train pulled out of the
Chicago station.
The police are holding the men until
the coroner of Iroquois county con-
cludes his investigation. They proba-
bly, will be taken to the hearing.
Fight with Police.
When the police attempted to arrest
the three men found on the front Of the
car they made a desperate resistance
and had to be queIled by force.
No weapons were found upon them.
and the condition of the bodies of the
men who were mangled under the cars
was such that 1t could not be aseer.
tained from trainmen whether they had
met death by violence and then been
thrown under the wheels.
Sullen and subdued they were march,
ell to the police station and locked in
separate cells and questioned by the
officers. but each one maintained ST.
lence other than making a general de-
nial of the charges against them.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-04
AGED RESIDENT OF
EAST CHICAGO KILLED
Mrs. Mary Renss Meets
Death When Struck
by Car.
Especial to Lake County rime.). 4.

East Chicago, Sept AIRS Mary
Renss. an old resident of East Chi
cago. was run over and killed last
night at 1880 on One Hundred and
Fiftieth street. between Walsh and
Reading avenue as she was walking
aimlessly about the streets Of the
city apparently in demented condi-
tton. The car was in charge of Con-
ductor Ora Sherwood and Motorman
NJ. r. Riggs. both of Hammond, was
bound north on One Hundred and
Fiftietll street when suddenly the mo-
torman noticed woman apparently
waiting for the car to pass by. To
his amazement the woman stepped
directly in front of the car and before
he could apply the brakes the elderly
woman was knocked to the ground
and died almost instantly.
Passengers on the car who witnessed
the accident included VIM. Pepperdine
and Carl Vermedt of Hammond, Thorn
as Dobas of Whiting. and NJ. n. Bush
OF Chicago. Mrs. Renss was 50 years
of age and her mind was supposed to
have been weakened by long illness
and old age.
Mrs Renss had been seen about the
streets of the city that evening and
nothing was thought of the matter.
When struck by the car the wheels
did not pass over the body and but for
her present physical condition it is
doubtful if the injury would have
killed her.
Mrs. Renss leaves beside her Eu-
merous friends to mourn her loss. a
son Herman Renss. of East Chicago,
and William Renss of Chicago. sons.
and Mrs. OConner Of East Chicago. and
Mrs J. Stark of Chicago. daughters.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-04
LANGUAGE HARD; TRIES TO DIE.

South Bend. Ind. Sept. 4.-Despon-
dent because she could not master the
English language. Goldie Goldenberg.
aged % years. jumped into the ST. Jo-
seph river in an attempt to drown her
self 4 policeman saw the girl go
down and jumped in after her in time
TO make a rescue. The girl was taken
10 the county jail and was turned over
70 the Associated Charities. She is
Russian and had been working in
local factory trying to earn enough
money TO provide for her return TO
Russia
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-04
STAB YOUTH FOR
CHASING DOG
Two Italians Attack John
Murray for Alleged
Mistreatment Of Pet.
Especial to Lake County Times.)

South Chicago, Sept. 3.-John Murray,
9S1S Escanaba avenue. who is employed
ia the Calumet theatre, was assaulted
this morning by two Italians, one of
them stabbing him with a knife in the
shoulder blade. Fortunately for Mr..
Murray and contrary to the evident in
tention of the Italian, the knife did not
penetrate very deeply.
Mrs. Murray, the mother of the young
man, noticing strange dog playing
havoc with her flower beds, told her
son to chase him away. The son did so.
The dog belonged to Tony and Charles
Nude, who live in the same neighbor-
hood. Thinking that their pet was be-
ing mistreated they ran over to the
Murray home and without further
warning attacked the young man. Muir
ray tried to defend himself as best he
could against the two brothers. The
two foreigners were arrested.
When tired of tenant-huntIng with
pIacards, try a want "ad."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-04
THREE THOUSAND VISIT PORTER RFA|R
Entire Countryside Swarms to Valparaiso to Witness
the Exhibits and Participate in Enjoyment of
the Races and Other Features

The track is in better condition today
than 1t has been for some time, and the
automobile race will be the center of
attraction in the crowds eyes this
afternoon. Several big cars have ar
rived at the fair and all of them are
expected to be entered in the race
today.
J. E. Maline and c. W. bartholomew.
superintendent and treasurer of the
Agricultural society, are given great
credit for arranging the program they
have for this year The management
has used every means in their power
TO make the program one of the most
elaborate ever given out. and from a
look at the program it shows they have
succeeded admirably
The Program for Today.
Races
Automobile race (hve mile two
cylinder cars) purse ........... $3.50
Gents Driving race. purse. 800
Baseball.
Lowell vs.. Valparaiso Standards.
Thursdays Program.
-'oV7 4Fot -.------....- $3.50
-'@o race ------..- -.-..........- $50
Gentlemen's driving pace or trot
without hobbies. for Porter, La
Porte and Lake county horses. $50
Fridays Program
z.1S Trot.-..... $500
2:I5 Pace a0a
Porter county 3 year old. $50
The association claims the right 10
waive weights and flag. For any infor-
nation concerning the races and in
making entries address Aba T,vv,-,
stine, Valparaiso. Ind.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-04

men will be put through the third de-
gree in the sweat box and it may be
that they will be connected with other
crimes. Metcheec was assisted to his
home but the wound was not consid-
cred dangerous. If the bullet had sped
an inch closer the officer would have
been killed outright
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-04

The wedding of Miss Katherine Haff-
man, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. 2. Haff-
man, of Michigan avenue, to Charles
Lavene, will ltake place this evening
at o'clock at the st. Joseph's parson-
age The Rev. H. NJ Plaster will Off
ciate The wedding will be very quiet
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-04
Management of Local Street
Railway System to go
TO Pittsburg.
FIRST HE WILL WE'D.
Management Will Hereafter Be
Vested in A. L. Drom G.
Co. of Chicago.

G. r. Folds. the general manager of
the South Chicago city railway COM
pany and the Hammond. Whiting and
East Chicago street railway company,
rendered his resignation to the direc-
tors of the companies by which he has
been employed for the past two years.
and these lines will in the future be
managed by the A. L. Drom Company Of
Chicago, which have offices in the Am
erican Trust and Savings building.
Mr.. Folds is the only official who has
resigned. There has not been and will
not be a block of stock sold 10 any
other company. President Cameron will
ramain the rpesident Of the company
indefinitely.
In an interview with Mr.. Folds this
morning he said: Last July l / was
offered a position by the West Penn
Railway company, whose headquarters
are in Pittsburg. l thought there
were better opportunities for me there
and so I rendered my resignation TO
take effect last Saturday"