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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

The improved condition of the for
eign security market and its reflection
in London buying here yesterday was
a significant feature and possibly the
Increased confidence abroad, while prf-
marily due to easier money, was also
the result of a belief that the American
market was on more stable basis.
A stronger market for Rio Tintos. and
the monthly report on copper metal
statistics. had a good effect on senti-
ment here, and with several copper
dividend meetings this week, the cop
per shares are likely to claim a full
share Of public attention, perhaps
from more favorable standpoint. To-
days market should show an advanc-
ing tendency particularly in such
specialties as Shelters, Reading and
perhaps copper. There is very little
reason to believe that Amalgamated
dividend will be changed from the pre-
vious rate paid, and 1t is just the fear
of this thath as recently caused the
Withholding OF support.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18
INsINCERITY OR APATHY?

West Hammond has had its oppor-
tunity to come out for decent govern
ment and has failed The only con
clusion is therefore that either the
respectable element is in the minority
within the village borders, or that it
is so apathetie that it might as we'll
not exist. The committal policy
adopted by the democratic ticket which
was elected by an overwhelming ma
jority, is equivalent to an avowed sup
port of the dives that have so long
been smudge on the good name of
the village.
There are doubtless some in West
Hammond who worked hard and faith
fully to install in Office a clean regime
and who are bitterly disappointed in
the outcome. But the rest OF the
se-called decent element who would
not soil their garments by contact with
the fiotsam and jetsam of West State
street. but whose sins of omission are
doubtless responsible for the continued
swsy Of the dives, must be held up to
pub lc scorn as insincere and lacking
in that public spirit which alone can
bring about civic reforms.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18
DONE BY AN ENEMY
Story of the Patterson Tragedy in
North Carolina Is Lie Out
of Whole Cloth

Greensboro, y. c., April 1S.-Inves-
tigation shows that the story furnished
TO the local papers and sent out by the
Greensboro correspondent of the Asso-
ciated Press concerning what was re-
ported as the murder of Mrs. r. B.
Patterson. of Liberty, was wholly with
out foundation.
The story, it seems, was concocted
by an enemy Of DR.. Patterson and
spread broadcast Liberty is twenty
miles from Greensboro.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18
WITH THE EDITORS
Few New Ministers.

A speaker at the recent session of
the North Indiana Methodist confar-
ence, held at Logan@ort, called atten-
| ton to and Iamented the fact mat re
cruits for the ministry are decidedly
scarce. 1t is presumed that what is
true in the Methodist church is true
IN all or at least the majority of de-
nominations. TIE reason is not hard
70 md the salaries paid are too small
While the idea that the young man
who enters the ministry is not gov
erned by pecuniary motives is fine. and
while he never takes up such work
with view to becoming wealthy. 1t is
fact that he must live. whether. he be
q preacher or whether ne be a lawyer
TO expect young man Of ability, one
who would do well for himself in bus
mess or in profession. to take up
calling which at best offers a meager
existence is too much Deep religious
convictions are all very well, but
whether 1t be a good thing or not we
are living in a commercial age and few
there be who are willing to follow
work which means a struggle for ex-
istence, especially in a time when the
cost Of living is unusually high.
Probably the best way to attract
men Of ability to the pulpit is to make
the pay commensurate, at least. with
the cost of living. Self-sacrifee is
fine thing and yet, lament is as we
may, there are few in this day and
age who care about making life one
long, hard seige of self-sacrifice. While
compensation should not come first in
the ministry, a man, particularly one
with ability, has a right to expect a
living and good living, at that.-South
Bend Tribune
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

Evansville, Ind. April IS. - Cor
oner Laval has rendered a verdict in
the case of Josie Gray, bookkeeper.
who was assaulted at her desk five
weeks ago, from the effects of which
she died last week. Two physicians
connected with the autopsy attribute
the cause Of death to conclusion of
the brain. due to a blow over the head.
while the coroner found that she died
Of strangnlation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18
WEATHER FORECAST.

Illinois and Individuality cloudy
tonight and Friday with probably
showers south and central; not much
change in temperature.
night and Friday; not much change in
temperature.
Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota. Da-
kotas and Notwithstanding fair to
night and Friday, not much change in
temperature
Iowa-Rain or snow tonight and pos
sibly south Friday, no much change in
temperature
ska-Rain or snow tonight and
southeast Friday; not much change in
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18
Fights Woman Suffrage.

Mrs. Humphrey Ward, the authoress,
in letter expresses the hope that
parliament viii not be persuaded to
give women the right to vote at parlia-
mentary elections. She says that If
parliamentary suffrage IS granted to
women an immense addition will be
made to the ignorant and unstable vote
and the safety of the state will there
by be greatly weakened for the sake
Of ends which may be abundantly
reached in other ways
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

There is nothing new in the situation.
Inc banks have gained over $4,000. 900
thus far this week on the subtreasury
operations. but it is impossible to fore
cast the changes in loans These may
snow another substantial increase as
the continued low rates for call money
may cause further Withdrawals of out
Of town money from the market and
these loans would have to be shifted
to the local banks. At present there
appears to be nothing in the situation
to warrant much movement in prices
either way. Small profits and quick
turns may be made on either side.-A.
Q. Brown & Co.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18
New cnre for Cold Feet

Petersburg, Ind, April 1s.-Otto
Simpson, Is years old, employed as
farm laborar by Henry Resenbeck,
near yelpen, this county, having cold
feet. took lighted lantern to bed
with him. Dnring the night he kicked
1ver the lantern. which set fire to the
oddiug. and burned his feet. besides
early destroying the house.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

Terre Hante. Ind. April IS. A
mortgage for 100000 given by the
Terre Haute, Indianapolis and East
ern Traction company to the Fidelity
Trust company, Of Philadelphia. has
been filed here. 1t covers the interur-
ban lines recently acquired by lease
and the building to connect Terre
Haute with indianapolis and Rich
mOnd Ind
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18
Brainstorm of a Baseball Fan.

I'm glad TO see the bluebird and the
robin back once more
I welcome each new bud and the crocus
l adore;
Though these signs of spring may sat
isfy most all the poet dubs
The surest sign I know of is the
standing of the clubs.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

Town Topics-The Hartman and Hill
securities will eventually work much
higher and we expect to see St. Paul
at 175 before it comes within twenty
points Of the rs which some alarmists
are talking for it. Reading, North
western, D. & H. and Pennsylvania
will also do much better before revert
ing to march levels. However, we
would take profits on sharp bulges
during the present professional mar
ket.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18
They Charge Bad Faith.

Concord. \. H.. April IS. - The
charge that the suit for an accounting
of the property Of Mrs. Mary Baker
q. Eddy, filed March l, was not
brought in good faith by the so-called
next friends" named in the suit. is
contained in the answer of the de-
PENDANTS in the action, which has just
been filed in the Merrimack county SUI
perior court. The answer contains a
general denial Of all the allegations Of
he onmnlaint.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

The market completely turned about
today and was very strong, the leader
being Union Pacific. The rise was due
to the excellent class of buying that
occurred yesterday afternoon and early
this morning. Naturally the rise in
this stock advanced the whole market
and the heavy short interest was forced
to cover The market closed today in a
much healthier condition than for some
time past. We expect to see the rise
continue further.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18
FROM DOWN
The STATE
Telegraph News by Direct
Wire from All Over
Indiana.

Evansville. Ind, April IS.-John p.
Walker was on the stand in his own
behalf and his friends think he made
good impression. He told how ba
made use Of the county funds in max
ing investments, saying that $4,000
of the money went into mining stocks
on which he realized little or nothing.
He took stock in the Golden Eagle
mine, the Bisby mine and the Alpine.
Many Evansville people are interested
in the Alpine mine, and it was through
the influence Of Evansville friends
that he bought heavily OF the stock.
But the Money Wasn't His Own.
He invested $4,000 in one mine in
New Mexico and short time after
this Investment was made it was as
certained that the title to the mining
property was worthless and he lost all
Of the $4,000. Walker was president
OF the Evansville Central League base
ball club for two seasons and he sank
about $1,000 in the club. Walker said
it was not his intention to defraud the
county of one cent 1t was his ex-
pectation to realize handsomely on his
investments and to put back the mon
ey he took from the county. He said
he had made personal loans to friends
and that In many Instances he took no
security.
Thought Once of Suicide.
He estimates that he lost from S.
600 to $4,000 in personal loans. Walk
er said he had bought stock in the
American Trust and Savings company
and the Evansville Pure Milk com
pany, but that he lost nothing on
these Investments He said that on
Jan. ] last he realized that he was
more than S63 600 short. and it began
to dawn on him that he would not be
able topay back the shortage He said
that as his family was protected. his
first thought was suicide, and he had
his mind fully made up to take a pis-
tol and blow out his brains.
Tried to Keep 1t Quiet.
Walker said he went to Philip G.
Gould, his attorney. and told him the
whole story. Gould then called in
Postmaster Charles G. Covert. John
w. Spencer and ". S. Sonntag. one
of Walkers confidential friends. and
they decided to stand by him and try
in some way to make up the shortage
and keep the matter from the public.
But this was blocked because the
United States Fidelity Trust COM
pany, of Baltimore, refused to agree.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

Sweet & Co.-Yesterday's market un-
questionably reflected decided liquida-
ton. although rally may take place
after yesterdays sharp decline. The
outlook for the near future is for a
lower level of values.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

outhweStern Receipts and shipment..
LIVE STOCK MARKETS.

Union Stock Yards. April 1s-Hog
receipts 27,000; market barely steady |:
left over 5000. Light $3.50 to 6.75;
mixed $3.50 to SIS; heavy $685. to 6.72
rough $3.50 to 6.45.
Cattle receipts $500; market steady
Sheep receipts 10000: market weak.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18
LIVERPOOL MARKETS.

Liverpool, April 1S-Wheat opened
unchanged; corn unchanged.
Liverpool, April 1S.-Wheat closed
One-Quarter higher; corn one-quarter
to three eighths higher.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

Union Stock Yards. April 1S-Hogs
closed ) to 10c lower: Light s6.45 to
$40; mixed $40 to so; heavy $3.50
to SIS; rough $500 to 60.
Cattle steady; sheep slow.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18
Favorite With the Veterans.

2rinceton. Ind. april 1s.-Captain
aaes T. Fleming. aged 81 years. q
.e-an druggist. died here. He was
.ely known throughout The state.
ecIally among soldiers, with WHOM
c was q favorite.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

THE change of administration in
West Hammond does not affect the So
cial and political standing of the Hon.
Jocko Briggs. Mrs Briggs shall re-
main in undisputed possession of any
thing he finds loose
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

Dick Bros.-It is not unlikely that
yesterdays recovery win go further.
we expect the market to continue pro
fessional in character and on present
opportunities for trading rather than
for a long pull on either side.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

MR.. CARNEGIE and Mr.. Roosevelt
cannot agree upon what constitutes
peace. Therefore Mr.. Carnegie must be
a near liar
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

THE zeal of Governor HanIy was
worthy of a better cause than the Clark
Station joint. \ tiny breath could
have snuffed that place out.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

THE Steel corporation wishes to con-
troll all the public utilities of Gary.
Why not? The public utilities of Gary
are a mere incident
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

BUT for Lake county, we infer the
life OF Governor Hanly would be one
glad sweet song. The governor feels
It his duty to break away from doctors
and nurses 20 look out for this branch
% his family.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18
GRAIN MARKETS.

Chicago, April 1S.-Car lots today:
Wheat 2S cars; corn III cars; oats ISL
cars; hogs $4,000 head
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18
Wire to Lake County Times.
HEARD ON THE BOURsE

simmons says: 1T is reported that
the Union Pacific has borrowed ten mil
hon on the other side at per cent"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

Mesdames Gardner. and Roberts, of
Columbus, O., are visiting their mother
and sister, Mrs. Finding and Mrs.
Jasper Wiehorst in Roberts avenue for
a few days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

IN THE meantime what is doing at
French Lick?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

Mrs. William Aldrich and her
mother, Mrs Woods, left for AlIegan,
Mich, last evening. where they will
join Mr.. Aldrich and son, Bertly, who
left a few days ago. Mr.. and Mrs. Aid
rich have purchased a farm at AlIegan
and intend making that place their
future home. They have many friends
here who regret to see them leave.
but who wish them much success in
their new home.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

A O. Brown & Co.-At present there
appears to be nothing in the situation
TO warrant much movement in prices
either way. Small profits and quick
turns may be made on either side.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

AS a mere matter of courtesy Sheriff
Carter should have been consulted.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

Wheat "a cars; corn 23S cars; oats
221 cars; hogs $4,000 head.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

Wheat and flour equal $40 900; corn
"a ,000; oats, none.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

Final results OF the ball games In
THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES Sporting
Extra.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

Henry HIATT of Indiana boulevard
transacted business in Chicago
Wednesday.
Miss Alice Dunn of Roberts avenue
is able to be out again after a six
weeks illness with typhoid.
Lonis Fisher of Gary, Ind. was the
guest of Robert Atchison yesterday.
The youngest son of Mr. and Mrs.
j. Sunden Of Harrison avenue. is on
the sick list.
Mrs. Tracy of Cleveland, O.. and
daughter, Mrs. Samland of Harrison
avenue, were Chicago visitors Wednes-
day.
Born, to Mr., and Mrs. George Cir
man Of Harrison avenue, a son on
Tuesday
Mrs. Edward Freese and daughter
Miss Mollie of PA Roberts avenue
spent yesterday in Chicago shopping
VIM. Mathie of South Chicago. was
a Robertsdale business visitor yester-
day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

Chandler Bros-It looks to us as
though advantages should be taken
OF every attack on prices to pick up
meritorious stocks. The support on
declines becomes definite every day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

The market was duh and featureless
today with transactions rather light in
volume. The higher London prices
We're reflected in a firm opening but
traders sold on the advance causing
a general reaction Short covering la
ter caused a hardening but there was
no slghlheance in the trading. it it
no significance in the trading as Il
appeared to be almost wholly profess
sional in character, and this element
alternately played both sides for quick
turns.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

VIM. Mathie of South Chicago. was
Robertsdale business visitor yester-
day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

Lonis Fisher of Gary, Ind. was tn,
guest of Robert Atchison yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

on strength today would take some
profits. This is a traders market and
too much advance cannot be looked for.
On decided weakness the market is a
purchase, and think the ultimate trend
Is towards somewhat higher levels.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs George Cir
man of Harrison avenue, a son on
Tuesday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-18

The youngest son of Mr. and Mrs.
.. Sunden Of Harrison avenue, is on
the sick list.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-23
MOTOR BOAT
 RACE WEEK

New York, Sept. 23.-Race week Of the Motor Boat Club of America be- gan today on the Hudson, bringing together the greatest fleet of high speed power boats ever seen in Amer ican waters Today's program was devoted to reliability trials. Tomor- row the mile speed trials, against all existing worlds records, will be held. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Will be devoted to series races ill all class es. in which are included the perpet- ual challenge trophies for the various championships. A long distance race from New York to Albany and re-
 turn will begin Saturday morning and a second race to Poughkeepsle and return will commence in the af- ternoon. Todays reliability trials were held in order to promote lm' movements in the construction, de- sign. efficiency and economy of boats propelled by internal combustion en- zines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-23
NEW HOTEL
 COST $12,5oo,ooo

New York, Sept, 23.-What is to be without exception the finest hostelry in the world, the new Plaza at Fifty-ninth street and Fifth ave- nue, was thrown open to the public today. John w. Gates is the lead ing stockholder and furnished a considerable portion of the SIP, ,5OO- 900 expended in erecting the mag nificent edific. The first guests of the hotel occupied their suites to- day, and the entire guiding will be ready for occupancy on October l.. Among those who will become per manent guests of the Plaza are AL fred G. Vanderbilt, George J. Gould, John W. Gates, Mrs. Oliver Harri- man, Julius Fleischman and Frank R. Barnabee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-23
POLISH NATIONAL
 ALLIANCE,

Baltimore, Md, Sept, 23.-Promi- nent Polish Americans from all sec tions of the country are in Balti- more today in attendance at the Seventeenth convention of the Polish National alliance, which will contin- ue in session through the week. One of the principal objects of the meet ing Is the raising of a fund for the erection of statue of konsicuszko at Washington. Twenty thousand dollars have already been secured and it is expected that the sum de- sired, $50,000, will be pledged with in the week. Int famous Polish sculptor, Casmir Chuvinslki, will have charge of the work. One of the features of the convention will be an imposing parade. in which not less than 10000 Poles will be in line.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-23
BENEFIT FOR
 GEORGE SILER

Chicago, Sept 23.-F'inal arrange ments have been completed for the big farewell testimonial that will be given to George Siler. the veteran referee and pugiIistic authority, at the Coliseum tonight Today is the 61st birthday of Siler, who has decided to retire permanently from the fighting game. His many friends and admir- CTS in Chicago and all over the coun- try have planned this monster benefit, and it is confidently expected that many thousands of dollars will be realized from the affair John L. Su- livan, Jake Kilrain, Bob Fitzsimmons. James J. Corbett and James J. Jef fries are among the pugilistic stars who are expected to take part in the program. Tommy Burns, the present title holder, will also appear in a short friendly bout, as will Al Kauf- man, Mike Schreck, John Willie and several lesser lights in the pugilis JIG llIlldllltll, US COuulIt SlSdlCSt wrestlers, including Champion Frank Gotch, ex-Champion Frank Beell, John Rooney and William Demetral, will also be seen in action.
 For many years Siler has had an international reputation as the worlds greatest and fairest referee He has been the court of last resort in ring affairs, and his decision has always been accepted as final. III health in cident to his advancing years, is re- sponsible for his determination to quit the ring. Siler has probably offi- ciated in more important boxing con- tests than any other man living, some
 of the most notable championship contests in recent years. among them the Corbett-Fitzsimmons and Cans Nelson bouts. having been pulled off under his watchful eyes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-23
OPEN $7,O00,000
 CUSTOM HOUSE

New York, Sept, 23.-New York new Si,0OO,OOO custom house was formally opened to the public today, With the Grand Army of the Repub- nc acting as master of ceremonies. The posts of the city marched down broadway from City Hall park, to the accompaniment of ringing cheers rom thousands of threats, raised the stars and stripes over the mag nlflcent structure erected by Uncle Sam. Colonel Simpson Hamburger was in command of the veterans. ,oolonel George A. Goulden deliver ed an address, and Governor Hughes Gen. Frederick D. Grant and other prominent men were in attendance.