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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
RED MEN ELECT OFFICERS

The local tribe of Red Men have elected
the following officers: l.. +. Portch
prophet: W. B. Larkin, sachen; j. W
Musselman. sr. sycamore; {. ;. Raines
jr. sycamore, X. l.. Wood, chief OF rec
ords: VIM. Sulinger, collector OF wan
pun: Jno. +. Beck, keeper OF wampun
l.. f. Tyler, lst sannap; T. L. Perry
2nd sannap; Jno. b. Proctor, lst war
rior; f. J. Cain. 2nd warrior; Aug. Dan
nehl. Bird warrior; Allie Wright, 4th war
rior; Jno. +. Freed, lst brave; }. }. Gar
ner, 2nd brave, ". ii. Embrey, Bird
brave: |. II. Middleton, 18th brave; 5. j
jenkins, guard OF the forest; Albert >
Owens, guard of the wigwam; Geo
Holman, 1st scout; ". {. Smith, End
Scout; Allie Wright, keeper OF wigwam
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
WEEK OF PRAYER SERVICES

The week Of PRAYER services will be- held
for one week. beginning Monday night
Jan. 9TH. at Baptist church At 1:3C
o'clock. Rev. j H. Light will speak
Subject The Church Of the Living God
Tuesday night. Jan. Sth, Christian
church, Rev g. +. HenderI te speaker
Subject "The Gospel Of Gods Son
Wednesday night, Jan. 9th. Methodist
church. speaker Rev DR.. Il j. McBryde
Subject. "The Christian Ministry
Thursday night, Jan. 10th, ST George,
church. Speaker, Rev. Dr. j. W. Rosebro
Subject. Missions, Home and Foreign.
Friday night, Jan. llth, Presbyterian
church. SPEAKER. Rev. 4. Aubrey vii
lams. Subject, Christian Institutions
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
H.WALLACE GARNER & co.
2. o. Building, fredericksburg, Va.
Headquarters For
Building Materials.

keep all kinds OF North Carolina
aud Virginia Lumber, dressed and
addressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash,
Doors, and Blinds, Lime, Cement,
Calcine Plaster, Plastering Hair,
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and
Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
kinds Ready Paints and Dry
Paint, Linseed Oil Turpentine, Dryer
Varnish and Lewis's White Lead,
Paint Brushes of all kinds, Window
Glass and Putty, Builders Hardware
of all kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathing
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. +. ID. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
MINISTER'S SON ARRESTED
Charles N. Stump Accused Of Passing Bogus
Check.

Chas NJ. Stump. son Of a prominent
minister Of the NJ. + church. South. war
arrested here and lodged IN jail on a
warrant sworn out by W. III. :. Spill
man, n Martinsburg merchant. who
charges Stump with having passed a
worthless check for SO on him on De-
cember - last The accused il son ol
Rev. j. =. Stump, Of Luray, Va, and
his arrest has caused "a sensation here,
where his family has been known for
generations.
The check WAS drawn ON the First
National Bank, of Alexandria, Va, where
Stump formerly resided, and it was re-
turned to Mr.. Spillman protested. 1t is
also said that Stump is wanted in Balti-
more for having passed like check ON u
man connected with the firm ol Dani~l
Miller & Go. Stump will be given hear
ing before Justice Felker on Thursday -
Martinsburg, W. Va. special in Balti-
more American.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
CITY ELECTRIC PLANT
Damage Done by Malicious Persons.

We are informed by Prof Someryilc
Of Light Committee. that the recent dam
age at the City Electric Light Plant wa-
caused by some parties throwing rocks
down the stem, which leads To the water
wheel
Nearly "A dozen rocks have been taken
out. The wheel has been broken and
damage inflicted amounting 10 over
5000 This il dastardly OUTRAGE and
the committee should spare no efforts To
find the guilty parties
This is not the first time wantOn injury
has been done. The lines on several oc-
casions have been tempered with. II
may be- several days before repairs ar,
completed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
HEALTH REPORT FOR DECEMBER

The number of deaths reported for De-
cember was 3, | white and ? colored.
The causes We're paralysis, senlle gan
creme and Iueperal septicaemia. The
death rate il g per 1000. During the
same period > births were reported, 3
colOred and white; males and , e.
males The water supply was clear dur
ing the entire month.
j. y. Barney, VI. d,
Health Officer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
ELY'S FORD BRIDGE
Work Progressing and Structure Will Soon Be
complsted.

The iron, weighing 30 tons, for the
bridge over the Rapidan at Ely's Ford,
about fifteen miles from here which was
shipped to this city, was hauled from
here and put in place by Mr.. W. j.
Jacobs.
Work on the bridge has been progress
ing for some time and one span IL now
in place. 1t is expected that tie bridge
will be completed ani ready Tor travel
in about three weeks. unless there should
be- some Unforeseen delay.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
SP0TSYLVAhlA ROADS
January 2nd, 1907
To The Free Lance

january 2nd, 1907.
To The Free Lance
| went - miles over Spotsylvanla
roads Yesterday. Met other people try
ing to get somewhere. too. Took me
nearly three times as long To make the
trip. Met Mr.. NJ. coming in town. lie
usually makes the trip in one day; said
he wouli stay all night and go home II
the morning. Another party had IL
mules with four horse load. Have had
a similar experience "a great many times
Now. don't the man living - miles from
town need very badly - miles OF roads.
Yours for better roads,
Thos. II. Harris
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
FINE SH0RTH0Rh CATTLE

Judge R. H. L. Chichester purchased
three fine registered shorthorn cattle IN
Montg merry county, Nd, which arrived
here Thursday. Judge c. sold two Of
them to Mr.. Geo. Purvis, OF Little
Whim." They were handsome animals
and will be used for breeding purposes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
THE WEATHER
SprInRliks Nearly all This Week.

1t was springlike Thursday and Fri
day. The temperature was around GO.
A southwest wind blew. Fires were
ELECTED, doors kept open and over
coats discarded. The weather is very
cold in the northwest, and a cold wave
Is slowly making its way to this part OF
the country. January has been mild
and pleasant, but may give us variety
of weather yet.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA
officers Installed and Refreshments Served.

UiHCtlS Wsboheu dhu hoHOshhShAS Se''ou'
Mercer Council No 10, Daughters OF
America, held meeting at their hall
Wednesday night, when the officers Tor
the ensuing year were installed 10y Mrs.
Elizabeth Sewell, the National Councillor,
of Washington. The officers were Miss
Virgie Clark, councillor; Mrs. Preston
Harris, associate councillor; Miss Lillian
Harris, vice councillor; Miss Minerva
Clark. associate vice councillor; Mrs. Bet
tie Smith, junior past councillor; Miss
Mary Beach. associate junior past coun-
cilor; Miss Elsie Stone. conductor; Miss
Eva Downey, warden; Miss Flossie Gar
ner, inside sentinel; Mrs Hattie Thomas,
outside sentinel; Mr. J. Abbie Stone,
trustee. After the installation refresh
ments were served and pleasant even
ing spent 10y all present
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
Mr.. M. 6. FULLER,
OF CAROLINE, DEAD

Mr.. NJ. Z. Fuller, of near Sparta, Caro-.
line county, died Wednesday after an i'll
ness OF two weeks OF grip and pneu'
mOnia. Mr.. Fuller was sixty-three
years old and leaves widow and Elk
children. He was a brave Confederate
soldier, a highly respected citizen, au
honored and influential deacon in Salem
Baptist church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
DEATH IN FALMOUTH

Mrs. Fillmore Dye died at her home in
Falmouth, Thursday night at 10 O'Clock,
after lingering illness, aged AZ years.
She is survived by two children.
Funeral Saturday at 2 p. m. from the
Union Church 10 Falmouth. Services
conducted by Rev. j. H. Light Inter
ment In the Falmouth Cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
SP0TSYLvANIANS ON AN OUTING

Messrs. Tinsley Twyman and John
Segar, of Spotsylvania, and MIR. VIM.
Walker. of Westmoreland, went down
the river on the Rappahannock steamer
Thursday to Carriers Wharf They car
ried a pack of hounds and will hunt
foxes. shoot ducks and enjoy fishing.
They will be qusrtered at Mr.. S'gar's
farm, in that county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
CARD OF THANKS

I desire to thank my many patrons
for the past favOrs during the year lyOo'
will remain in business and will 6e
glad to accommodate any and all who de-
sire good meals and nights lodging.
Graham Hildrup,
Prop. Park Hotel. 9O5 Commerce st.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
SULLIvAk-C0x

Mr. John A. Sullivan and Mrs. Mary
Anne Cox, both OF this city, were mar
ried Wednesday night at O'Clock at
the Methodist parsonage. Rev. j. d.
light performed the ceremony.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
Oysters, COnfectiOnerieS, Groceries.

have always stock OF the finest
Rappahannock river oysters. am pre-
pared to furnish same in shell or by
measure. Special prices made to church
festivals. Measure and quality guaran-
teed. also handle fish, game groceries
and coniectioneres. Call aud see me or
send your orders. Deliveries made to
any portion of this city free. Charles j.
Stoffregen, Main St., near railroad
tracks NIL 3m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
ARRANGING TO CELEBRATE
GEN. LEES BIRTHDAY

Plans are being perfected for the OBJ
seryance OF Gen. K. Z. Lees 1OCth birth
day anniversary by the Confederate vet
Grams and Daughters of the Confederacy
of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
LOST

On December 81, satchel containing
books and clothes between Main street
and Silk Mill. The finder will leave same
at Star Office and get reward.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
POTOMAC, FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT RAILROAD
TINE TABLE No. is.

Connections at Fredericksburg with r. ?. a P.
r. K. and Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Rail.
way Co. Al Orange with Southern K. K. and
Chesapeake & Ohio K. R.
The only liue TO the Chsnceilorsville and VII.
derness Bsttlenelds.
Rastern Standard Time. Daily eIceptSundsJ.
VII. RICHARDS. Gen. Manager.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
HAD AN ANKLE HURT

Mr.. W. G. O'Donnell had his ankle
badly injured last week by coal falling
on him. lie was out on crutches Thurs
day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
MARRIED IN WASHINGTON

Chancellor N. Young and Iva G. Cox
both OF fredericksburg, were married in
Washington Wednesday by Rev. s. II.
Greene.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05

Wisdom and economy will lead you
here when you wish to buy a thoroughly
good piano and feel that the price is the
next to the most essential point and
then quality. Just now we have to offer
the largest assortment OF high grade
pianos ever exhibited in this city. We
have several ear loads in stock now and
more coming every day. We are getting
these pianos TO sell by "Nmas" and we
are going to sell them.
You are the one that will profit by our
efforts if you purchase now.
Stieff and other high grade pianos.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05

WANTED.
Low grade lumber at the Oxford Box
Factory, Fredericksburg, Va. 1t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-05
FIRST-CLASS BOARD

For nice comfortable lodging aud
meals come to 314 Commerce street
Meals 25c., lodging 25c. Board by the
week or month. Mrs. j. F. Monroe,
Fredericksburg, Va.
ieb27-l1yr
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-28
FIGHT II OUT
AMONG YOURSELVES"
So Advises Judge Mcmahon
To Whom Women Bring
Their Troubles.
ASSAULT IS THE CHARGE
Occasion for Airing Many Unpleas-
antnesses With Distinct Clothes
line" Earmarks.

In the local court this morning, Judge
Mcmahon listened to a comedy con-
corning two women Tenant in the
Masonic building on State street one of
whom charged the other with various
kinds of persecution. AT the conclu-
sion of the evidence, the judge dismiss
sed the case and told the two women to
"gO home and fight it out" as there
was nothing in the evidence to show
that an assault had been committed as
was charged. In that way they could
better settle their dispute and the one
who then committed an assault could
bring a charge against the other.
The women were Mrs. Marcus John
son who has a Photographic studio in
the building and Mrs.J. Weekly who
occupies a suite of rooms. Mrs Weekly
was the defendant and Mrs. Johnson
was the complainant.
Mrs. Weekly claimed in her story to
the court that Mrs. Johnson has been
for the past few weeks putting coal
buckets, pals and other obstacles in
the lark hallway in front of her door. so
that when she would come out of her
apartments she would fall over them.
She also claimed that Mrs. Johnson
swept all the dirt she could find in
front of her (Mrs Weekly's) doorway,
and then to make the matter all the
worse. called the other tenants atten-
ton to it, besides nagging her about it
Mrs. Johnson denied all this and
stated that they met in the hall and had
a wordy quarrel, and that Mrs. Weekly
clawed at her and otherwise assaulted
her.
Mrs. Weekly was strong on the de-
NAL of this and claimed that she only
blew in the complainants face. The
rest Of the tenants were in court tc
see the outcome and rushed back home
az the termination of the court pro-
ceedings to see if there will be any
more fireworks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-28
GARAGE FOR HAMMOND
Up-to-Date Establishment
Where Machines May be
Had for Hire Planned.

The beginning of next year may see
Hammond with well established auto
mobile garage, there being now several
promoters in the field for the enterprise.
None of them, however Is ready TO
make his plans public and 1t all seems
TO depend upon the one who is able to
deliver the goods first.
Hammond is slow in the matter OF
a public garage" said a business man
this morning. who is contemplating the
erection Of a place. Two reasons ac-
count for this" he continued. The
number Of machines in Hammond IS in
creasing monthly, and Hammond is also
on the main line for the out-of-town
tourists. who find the city a convent
ent stoping place
A garage located in the business por-
tion of the town and equipped with a
machine shop operated by experts and
having in addition a number OF first
class machines for hire. is just what
Hammond needs to meet It's wants"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-28
WILL BE No PUBLIC
UNWILLING CEREMONY
Van de Laar Monument now
Completed at Mt. Olivet
Cemetery
PUBLIC MAY VIEW IT THERE
Structure Which Cost $500 Stands
Out Prominently Among the
Other Memorials.
Especial to Lake COUNTY Times.)

South Chicago. Sept 28.-The Van de
Laar monument has been completed
and now stands a memorable edifice
at Mt. Olivet cemetery. The monu-
ment stands nearly fifteen feet in
height and is of gray granite. The
structure is a credit to the parish of
st. Patrick's church and a fitting testi-
monial to Rev Fr. NJ. Van de Laar. for
whom it was erected.
The movement to raise funds for
erecting the monument was begun the
14th of December and was completed
Sept. "a 1t has been decided by the
committee in charge not to have a
public unveiling. but all contributors
to the fund who desire to see the
monument may do so by going to Mt.
OHvet cemetery, where the monument
stands very prominently among the
other tombstones and monuments.
The total amount collected was $713,
but of this s120 was paid out for a lot.
leaving a balance of $593. However,
the remaining 81 has been subscribed,
making the necessary $500. which Will
be paid next Monday.
The committees held their last meet
ing last night and passed resolutions
thanking the contributors for their
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-28
UNDERTAKEN, The
ONLY MOURNER
William Davis, Katie Glib
sons Eccentric Boarder
Given Pauper's Burial.
OLD WOMAN MAY FOLLOW SOON
Life History of Dead Man Cleaned
From Those Who Knew
Him Best.

William Davis, Katie Gibson's &C.
morning near the old homestead at
Gibson, was buried in the Potters field
this afternoon. There was nobody be-
sides the undertaken to accompany the
old man to his last resting place
Even Katie, the half-bread Indian, who
had cared for him nigh to half
century, could not leave her little hut
to go to his grave for a last farewell.
People about town who know her, and
their name is legion, fear that she may
soon follow the man whom chance
gave her for companion.
With the announcement of Davis
death few more details about his past
life are coming to light, which makes
the case seem all the more pitiable.
History Pitiful.
Katie Gibson knows more about him
than any other living person in the
Calumet region, but others too have
heard snatches of his history Davis
was the son of a wealthy English
family and after graduating from a
college, went to India where he man
aged his fathers large estate. One
day while out on horse back oversee
ing his slaves he was sun stroke and
ever since his mind had been more OF
less deranged.
His parents took steps to hide the
facts in their sons arrangement
Through some fortunte or misfortune
the family became acquainted with
surveyors in Chicago who were at thai
time laying out the Michigan Centra
road and from them they sought {
place for the young man. The sur
veyors suggested what was ther
known as the Gibson hotel. and ar
rangements having been made witt
"Old man Gibson" Davis was giveI
in his charge, the father agreeing Il
pay him 81 weekly for the SON!
board The Gibson family died in th,
course of time and Katie Gibson, tn,
half breed Indian servant, came IL
charge of what was left Of the prop
erty. Davis remained and until sil
years ago the So came regularly 70
the old man.
William Davis though blind in on
eye had the sight of an eagle in hi
remaining organ and without glasse
was able to read a paper lying on tn
/ floor while he was standing straight
His memory was wonderful. He wa
voracious reader, especially OF news
papers and magazines.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-28
CRIME WAVE At THE HARBOR;
BETTERPROTECT|ON ASKED
Limitations of the Police Force Blamed for Condi-
Station Often Deserted by Officials
No One to Receive Calls.

up and robbed last night Of SEQ and
his watch. 1t is said that the men who
did the job simply pointed a gun in
his face and compelled him to put up
his hands while one of them went
through his pockets.
Chief Not TO Blame.
The blame for this condition Of af-
fairs is not attached to the chief of
police OF East Chicago. who is said TO
be doing all he can with the force he
has on hand
The trouble lies in the fact that
there is not a police officer made to
remain in the station at the Harbor
and be in a position to receive all po-
lice calls that are telephoned in.
AS it IS there is no one in the sta
tion except at certain times during
the day, and when there is a burglary
It is useless to phone TO the station for
there is seldom anyone there TO answer
the call.
If the city council takes cognizaace
of the petition that Gustafson IS cir
culating they may act favorably on the
matter ard Indiana Harbor will get
the increased police protection that is
so badly needed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-28
(SpeciaI to Lake County Times.)

Indiana Harbor. Sept est now ap-
pears TO be the Harbor's turn TO have
q crime wave and It is 50 well de-
veloped. that H. Gustafson. a saloon
keeper, has been circulating q petition
among the people in the vicinity Of
the Swedish settlement. asking that
the residents OF this neighborhod be
given better police protection.
The cause of the complaint is said
to be the numerous robberies and
hoId-ups that have taken place dur
ing the past few weeks. According to
some of the residents Of Indiana Har-
Dor. 1t is positively dangerous for a
person 10 go out at night with any val
uables on his person.
six BurSIaries, Four Hold-Ups.
It is said that there have been six
houses burglarized recently, and four
people have been held up and robbed
OF the money and jewelry found on
their persons. In some cases it is said
that rings were even removed from the
fingers of the victims of the hold-up
men.
The most recent ease is that of Carl
Anderson, a contractor. who was held
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-28
MEANS NEW LIFE FOR
VILLAGE; INTEREST KEEN
Yards To Be Larger and More Com
plete Than Before-Burning of
Plant a Total Loss as Insurance
Rates Make Protection of Possible
Losses Out of the Question.
Especial to Lake County Times. J

Chicago. Sept. 2S.-Tn an interview
with G. d. B. Howell president Of the
Illinois Brick company 1t was definitely
learned that the enormous concern
which suffered the loss of one of it's
is plants at Bernice a few days ago
when the $50.O0O brick yards there were
destroyed by fire. has decided to rebuild
it's plant and will soon begin to clear
away the debris and lay the necessary
foundations for the new plant
This viii be welcome news for the
people in the vicinity Of Bernice. who
have feared the period of dullness that
would be sure to follow the throwing of
so or rs men out OF employment
However. it appears now that the
activity will be greater than ever in
that a large force of men will be re-
quired to erect the new plant Presi-
dent Howell said that he could say with
a degree of certainty that the plant
would be rebuilt although the directors
had not yet acted on the matter.
VIII BE Better Than Before.
The plant win be larger and more
modern than it was before" said Mr.
Howell, and the people of Bernice may
>ount on having their old industry as
soon as 1t is convenient to begin the
work
The burning of the Bernice plant
meant total loss of $4,000 as the in
surance rates on such a structure in
such a locality are so great as to be
positively prohibitive.
If It had not been for the fact that
the company is so large that its re
sources are a dozen times greater thar
the value Of the Bernice plant the mer
dependentent upon the plant for theil
livelihood could not look with the same
assurance upon the project of building
a new pards to replace the one recently
destroyed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-28
WILL LOOK INTO WATER
Valparaiso Fears It's Supply
is Contaminated Sends
Samples to Indianapolis
Especial to Lake County Times.)


Valparaiso, Ind, Sept 2s.-The peo-
pie of Valparaiso are not going to take
any chances with their water supply.
It is now taken from Flint lake.
stagnant body of water that is hardly
large enough to permit the working OF
the natural chemical reactions that
take place is a larger body Of water
and purify 1t automatically.
Consequently there have been re-
ceived several receptacles from the
state board Of health upon the solicit
tation OF DR.. H. E. Evans of the To-
cal board Of health in which samples
of Flint lake water will be placed and
will he sent back to Indianapolis for
examination.
If the water is found to be impure
or TO contain disease germs. the city
will adopt some means TO make the
supply a safe one for the consump-
ton Of the residents OF this city
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-28
". R. C. TO HAVE THEIR
PART IN FESTIVITIES
Program Includes Speech of Welcome
By Mayor Becker and Music and
Other Selections by Old Soldiers,
Local Organizations, and Indi-
viduals as Well as by Outsiders.

Friday and Saturday, Oct and g.
will be days OF reunion in Hammond
and the whole Calumet region. HAM
mond VIII have for her guests at that
time many OF the old heroes OF the
Bloody Ninth" as tho Ninth Regi-
ment L. S. Infantry, Indiana volun-
teers is known IN the circle OF military
men. They viii receive warm well
come not only from the local G. A. r.
post and w. r. C.. but also from all
other citizens of Hammond
Elaborate preparations are being
made by the post. relief corps and
citizens for the convenience. comfort
and pleasure Of her guests. Next Fri
day evening the citizens OF Hammond