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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-09

|BODYfOUNDINRU|NS
Young Man Meets Death in
| Burning Building.
POLICEMEN MAKE RESCUES
rhree-Story Building Burns so Rapidly
That Occupants Have But Little Time
to Escape --- Dozen Children Carried
Out Of Building.
CHICAGO, Nov. s.-one person was
burned to death, six others were severe
" hurt and several were rescued in 4
fire that destroyed three-story buill-
Ing at 800 Fourteenth street, early 70.
day, Two policemen, who carried sew
eral children from the building, were
slightly affected by the smoke.
The dead are:
Abraham Gellett 10 years old.
Injured:
Mrs. Dora Levin, s5 years old. jumped
from the third.story window.
Mrs. Day Benjamin, 81 years, jumped
from second-story window.
Fireman Frank McMahon, fell from
ladder while attempting to rescue q
woman.
Mrs. NJ. Caplin. burned about the face
and overcome by smoke.
Benjamin Levi. burned about face and
hands in rescuing Mrs. Caplin.
A. ormaki burned about face while
reseuing several children.
Policemen Egan and Miller were over.
come by smoke.
Gellet lived with Mrs. Benjamin. His
body was found in the ruins after the
fire had been extinguished.
The fire, the cause OF which has not
yet been learned. broke out on the first
floor Of the building and spread so rap
idly that none of the occupants had an
to escape. Most Of the
inmates of the second and third floors |
were carried down ladders. Mrs. Caplin
gave birth to child yesterday. She was
being overcome by the smoke and was
prevented from leaping to the street by
Jevi who carried her down. He himself
vas severely injured.
Policemen Egan and Miller carried out
'ver a dozen small children.
Il
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27
CANNOT ACCOMMODATE CROWDS
christian Church Fair Ladies Have
More Than They Can Do in Serv-
ing Chicken Suppers.

The fair given by the Deborah and
Martha societies and Mems auxiliary of
the Christian church was a splendid
success. Last evening the people
crowded into Weis' hall until it seemed
as though the room would hold no
more. a chicken supper was served
and nearly 500 was cleared.
There was only one hitch in the af-
fair and that was when the gas went
down and the overworked ladies were
compelled to serve chicken that was
slightly underdone. The crowds kept
coming, however, and finally it became
necessary to refund the money as the
chicken could not be cooked fast
enough to accommodate the crowds.
Dinner was served this noon and
there was lunch served this after
noon The trouble with the gas has
been remedied and it is expected that
all will be lovely today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27
LION AT A DISADVANTAGE.
Daytime Sleep Was Fatal Mistake to
Monarch of the Jungle.

1t is seldom that the king of beasts
Is discovered at such a disadvantage
as happened the other day near the
Theta mine
A gentleman from the mine was
taking a stroll round with his rifle
when he saw some kind of animal ly-
ing stretched out in the open. On ap-
preaching within 20 PAGES he was
greatly astonished to see that it was
a full grown male lion lying on it's
side.
Thinking that there was little doubt
that the animal was dead, he went
within ten yards, but becoming i'm
pressed with the danger of his posi-
ton should the animal be alive, he
gave a shout, when he was astonished
to see the animal raise its head, look
round at him and give vent to an an
cry roar of defiance Quickly raising
his rife he had just time to take q
steady aim, and by a lucky shot killed
the animal as it was in the act of ris
ing. The beast proved to be a magnifi
cent African male lion.
The moral is that lions should not
take siesta in the open and that II
might be as well for the hunter t.
shoot on the next occasion before
houting.-Groelo Times.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27
HANLY TAKES NAME
UNDER AMUSEMENT
Governor Considers Whom
to Appoint on Police
Board.

Attorney Milo NJ. Bruce today gave
out the official information that Gov
ernor Hanly being desirious of filling
the present vacancy on the police board
caused by the resignation Of Thomas
Knots, who moved to Gary over
year ago. has written TO a member or
the republican state central commit
tee asking that the name of proml-
nent Hammond democrat be sent TO
him that he might fill the vacancy.
The matter was placed in the hands or
Mr.. Bruce, who, after looking over the
field here, selected a man whom he
believes will fill the bill.
Mr.. Bruce refused to disclose the
identity of the man whose name he
has submitted.
Mr.. Bruce said: The matter was
referred to me and I have sent the
name of a Hammond democrat to the
governor, who, after looking over the
field, l thought best qualified for the
position.
Just at present I do not feel that
am in a position to make the name
public but I hope to be able to do so
within a few days, as the matter is now
In the hands of the governor and
there is probably no doubt that the
man will be appointed as he is a
prominent democrat and has always
taken an active interest in the city S
welfare"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27
WAS NOT NEW TO HIM.
Had Long Been Eating Chop suey
Under Another Name.

An amusing story is told of Senator
Joseph Ross of Oakdale, Mass. The
senator had sent his wife and entire
family away to the mountains and was
to join them in a week or two. In
the meantime he was to get his own
breakfasts and to take his other meals
at a nearby restaurant
An old friend of the senator had for
long time urged him to try the popu-
lar Chinese dish chop suey," but the
senator had always refused.
Just before he went to join his fam
lily he met his friend and the subject
was again brought up, and this time
the senator agreed to try the celebrat-
ed dish, and together they went to
Chinatown.
The food was set before them and
the senator's friend eagerly watched
him to see how he would, like the new
preparation, and was surprised when
the senator on tasting the 5"chop
suey expressed great disappointment
Don't you like it," said his friend
'You must admit it is something very
fine-something very rich and rare"
1T may be to you," said the sena
tor, "but it is neither rich nor rare tc
me. Why, do you know" he went on
this is the same thing l have beer
having for breakfast for the past two
weeks, only didn't know it,"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27
Swiss Shoemakers.

Swiss shoemakers work ten to II
hours a day. THE factory workman,
says Special Agent Butman, in a
United States government report, IS
required during the summer TO begin
his labor at 4:30 OF five a. m. This
early hour is demanded in order that
the fresh energies of the workers may
be obtained by the employer, as near
ly all artisans are engaged to great
er or less degree in agriculture Tor
personal benefit During the winter
season work in factories commences
at six o'clock; 10 and 20 minute rests
are allowed at nine and four o'clock,
respectively, when refreshments OF
beer and bread are taken. From one
to Ia hours are allowed for dinner
The principal food of Swiss shoemak
ers consists of bologna. bread and
cheese, with beer; fresh meat Is sci
dom eaten, unless on feast days;
SOUPS are served on Sundays"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27
DeadWood TODAY,

1.-THE impression that Deadwood, S.
D., is a bad town is a very grave
mistake" said Col. w. H. Parker, rep
resentative-elect from that state. Il
have lived there 80 years and I have
never seen anything very different
from other western cities. Some years
ago there was great deal of gamb-
ling, but it was never licensed, as it
was in Montana and Wyoming. Now,
however, there is little gambling. and
Deadwood is one of the most order
ly towns I have ever seen. l under
stand there is a popular belief that
there was such a man as Deadwood
Dick who was the head of many
thrilling ventures. If he ever lived
in Deadwood or South Dakota, 1 never
knew of him. He was a creature OF
some writer's fertile brain.
''Deadwood is a growing CITY OF
about 5000 people. 1t is separated
from Lead City by an imaginary line
The latter city has 10000 people, and
it is not improbable that some time
the two cities will unite"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27

Miss Hutchins of Highlands spent
last evening with friends III Hammond
Mrs. Nora Scott of Griffith spent the
day with friends in Hammond.
Miss Mayme and John Burnham of
Burnham were guests OF friends here
last evening for the preliminary ora
torfcal contest at the Baptist church.
Mrs. B. S. Bowen is quite i'll at her
home in Towle street.
Mrs. Forney and daughter, Mildred
have returned 10 their home in Engle-
wood after a short visit with Miss Rena
Bowen at her home in Towle street.
Miss Alice Goodwin of Lafayette, is
the guest of Miss Pauline Hoffman al
her home in Indiana avenue, for two
weeks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27
CONFIRMS REPORT THAT
WHITING WILL GET SOLAR,
Mrs. Frank Pruitt of R0bertsdaIe. Who
Owns Lima Property, Calls Transfer
of Ohio OIL Plant to Indiana Matter
of Common Information

There has been a partial confirmation
Of the report that the Solar Oil com
pany of Lima, o., viii be removed to
Whiting and the citizens of the city
on the lake are feeling very much
treasured as a result.
Mrs. Frank Pruitt of Robertsdale.
owns property in Lima and has been
informed by those who are looking
after her interests that the plant at
Lima IS being dismantled and it is a
matter of general information there
that the plant is to move to Whiting.
This is the cause of much rejoicing
IN the Indiana oil city and there is now
a greater feeling of confidence there
than there has been in a long time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27
ASK FOR A DIVORCE.

Divorce proceedings were filed this
morning in the Lake superior court by
Mrs. Margaret Puntney against her
husband, Arthur Puntney, whom she
charges with cruel and inhuman treat
ment.
The Puntneys were married July 8,
1908. Two days later Puntney left her
and did not return until 1905; during
this time she claims he left her upon
her own resources and she says she
was compelled to take in washings and
do other work.
The complaint was filed this morning
in the Lake county superior court by
Attorney M. NJ. Bruce.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27
FRANK sHEARER BURIED.

The funeral of Frank Shearer of Ho-
bart, who was killed last Saturday
while trying 10 put a belt on a pulley
at the plant of the National Fire Proof
ing company, occurred yesterday from
his late home in Lake avenue. The
burial took place at Crown Hill ceme-
terry. The K. o. T. NJ, in which order
he carried $500 life insurance had
charge of the burial. The National Fire
Proofing company closed down during
the funeral.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27

The company THE Royal Chef"
which is soon to appear at the Towle
opera house. is one of the largest that
will be seen here this season. The
most prominent members of the cast
are Harry Hermsen, Oscar Ragland.
Osborne Clemson, Stanley Fetch, Ger
trude Hutcheson, Elsie Frazee, LaBelIe
Laurette and Bessie Moore. Among
the popular song numbers of the merry
musical pastime, as it is termed are:
Maiden and the kissing Bug" which
is said to be one of the hits of the
season; I'm the Morning" Let Me Go
Back" Mother Goose" Tale of the
Tailless Frog" and "OReilly." The en-
gagement at the Towle opera house will
be for April 3.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27
PLANS ARE APPROVED.

The county commissioners yesterday
received information that the plans for
the new bridge over the Calumet river
at Columbus avenue had been approved
by the war department
The cost of the bridge is to be ST. 900
and 1t is expected that construction work
will begin on it as soon as the con-
tract is let.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27
T0WLE OPERA HOUSE.

A clever bit of comedy character act
ing is done by J. Mcintosh Todd, a
Gent of the Road" who has a part in
LAS told in the Hills" which will come
to the Towle opera house Sunday,
March 81. In addition to being entire
ly new in plot and development as
well as characters, the play is one of
the strongest from a dramatic stand
point that has been produced this sea-
son. The original company will be
seens gin the production. The play is
artistically staged, special attention
having been given to the details of the
scenery showing the Indian fight on
the prairie and scenes on the Arkansas
farm with it's picturesque rural sur
roundings that are in keeping with the
general tone of the play.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27
DYER AND GOSTLIN BUY AUTOS

John w. Dyer and w. II. Gostlin are
the latest purchasers of automobiles
In Hammond. They have both in
vested in Bucks and the postmaster
and the banker are soon expected to
be running down telegraph poles, kill
ing pigs and chickens and endangering
the lives of the rural population in
approved chauffeur fashion.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

sTRAYED OR sTOLEN-Two black
horses from a barn at Gary, March %,
One horse has star in forehead, the
other has a large lump on one foot.
Suitable reward will be given for in
formation leading to recovery of same.
John Batusich. 18th and Center street,
Whiting, Ind.-3272t.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27
PAY HOMAGE TO
CLUBS ORIGINATOR
Mrs. Quigley who First Sug-
gested Domestic Sci
ence Band is Honored.

The Domestic Science club No. 1 met
yesterday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. f. P. Ames in Webb street, for
the last lesson of the course. The
meeting was postponed one week on
account of the serious Illness of Allen
.Ouigley the son of Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew Quigley. The party yesterday
was also given as a farewell to Mrs.
Ouigley, who will leave soon for her
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27
THE CITY

William J. Even formerly of Ham
mond, writes from Gorgona, Panama,
of his safe arrival. He is much pleas
ed with the country and climate. Mr.
Even holds government position as
machinist on the Isthmian Canal com
mission.
William Grant and Howard Slocum
Of Lowell were Hammond visitors yes
terday.
Sammy MaIo is III at the home of his
mother in Michigan avenue.
William Green is seriously i'll at the
home Of his parents, 116 West State
street.
DR.. Mary E. Jackson will go to Low
ell next Tuesday to institute a Wo-
mans Relief corps as an auxiliary to
Burnham Post G. A r. This order
promises to be one of the largest and
most prosperous corps in this section
of the state.
The w. R. c. William H. Calkins
Corps are making great progress with
their memorial building fund.
1t is rumored that Thomas Muldoon.
who has been superintendent of the
Knickerbocker Ice company at Wolf
lake the past twenty years, has
resigned as superintendent to take an
other position with the company.
| w. ]. Diehl, travelling storekeeper
| for the c. I. & S. and Lake Shore roads
is transacting business in Hammond
j. M. Stinson transacted legal bust
ness in East Chicago last evening.
L. L. Small, owner of the Majestic,
was in Hammond last evening from
Chicago, looking after the remodeling
of the building.
Little Josephine Waskom is quite
i'll at the home of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. ], Waskom. of Williams street
T. c. Christensen of Forrest City, Ia.
is transacting business in Hammond.
Miss Marie McKeown and Albert
Towle will see THE Spring Chicken
at the Colonial in Chicago this even
ing.
Attorneys w. E. Rowe, A. Often
heimer, E. w. Mickey and J. D. Ken
nedy of East Chicago are attending
court here today.
John Carroll, car tracer for the
Michigan Central, was here from Chi
cago on business this morning.
Miss Veda Hemstock is acting as
court stenographer this week.
E. T. Kunert transacted business il
Park yesterday.
Frank Buse of Toleston was a bust
ness visitor in Hammond yesterday.
Messrs. Wright and Henderson will
see David Warfield in The Music
Master" in Chicago tonight.
James Roper of Hobart was her,
on business today.
George Patterson of Hobart trans
acted business here today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27

Single repairing or new shingline
done at lowest figures; work guaran-
teed: Is years experience. j. Hart
Ss13 Superior avenue. Phone South
Chicago 52.-3-21-st.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27

.LOST-White poodle Tuesday morning.
Has two black spots on eyes. front
legs clipped. Reward If returned to
341 Hoffman.-3-27St
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27

II an ad in THE LAKE COUNTY
TIMES does not bring n result you
know the telephone number.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27

FOR sALE-Household goods. cheap
Apply 613 North Holman street
Hammond, Ind.-3-272t.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27
woman,a Miles Of Hair.

Some statistician has discovered
that the average woman carries 40
to so miles miles OF hair on hes head.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27
Money to Loan

In any amount on short notice. =
real estate or personal property. ,
stinson Bros. Attorneys ut Law
stenographer and notary IN ONCE. a.
inquiries strictly confidential. Suits
l0s, First National Baak Buildinss
HamMend Ind.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27

Mrs. Amos TowIe, Miss AcKeown
and Albert TowIe will see Spring
Chicken" at the Colonial in Chicago
this evening.
Miss Elizabeth Mettler will be the
guest of friends in Hamilton Park for
a few days.
Mrs. James Carr and daughter are
spending the day with friends in
Englewood.
Mesdanes e. P. Ames. Edgar Arentz
and Gus Meeker are among the Ham
mond ladies visiting in Chicago this
afternoon.
Mrs. E. w. Loomis and daughter are
spending the day with friends in Chi
cago.
NJ c. Krammer of Marion, O.. is here
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John Foley
at their home in Douglas street
Mrs. Mary Bellamy of Monon. Ind,
is spending the day with her daughter,
Miss Mary Bethany.
Miss Fannie Cohn of East Chicago,
was the guest of friends for the dane
ing party in Longs hall last evening.
Mrs. Christine Anderson Of St John,
is spending the day with friends in
Hammond.
Miss clara Wagner of Chicago is
visiting with her sister, Mrs. Otto
MueIbergeE today
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27

The regular meeting of the Daugh-
ters of Liberty was held last evening
and was well attended. Business OF
Importance to the order was transacted
after which a general social time was
enjoyed.
Miss Norma Loeklin. a student at
the University Of Chicago. is home to
spend the weeks vacation with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Locklin
at their home in williams street,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27

future home in Seattle, Wash. The
regular demonstrations were given by
Mrs w. II. Bridge on ice creams. Va
nilla and chocolate ice creams, orange
water ice, peanut and chocolate
cookies were demonstrated Following
the demonstration Mrs. Bridge gave a
thorough lecture on THE General Rules
of Freezing Ice Cream Water Ices and
Fruit lees"
q Mrs. Andrew Quigley was the origi-
nal promoter of the idea of domestic
science clubs. and to show the appre-
citation of the club members, Mrs.
Quigley was presented with a baking
dish A happily worded speech of
presentation was made by Mrs. Bridge,
who remarked on the originality of the
suggestion of Mrs. Quigley in organic
ing the club and of the great pleasure
the members had derived from it, as
we'll as help.
Mrs. Bridge in turn was presented
with a handsome spoon as token of
appreciation for her efforts in demon
strating the twelve lessons in the
course. Each week Mrs. Bridge has
taken her lesson at the Armour Insti-
tute Chicago. later giving the mem
hers of the first division the benefit of
her instruction.
The meeting yesterday was one OF
the most enjoyable OF the course. The
members of the club are: Mesdames
Andrew Quigley. w. F. Bridge. d. j.
Moran, Mary Holm. George Sheerer,
Robert ellis, ]. II. Gillett, E. P.
Ames, d. C. Atkinson, Louise Woods,
Charles Cleveland and DR.. Eleanor
Scull
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27

The play "Anitas Trail" to be given
Saturday afternoon at 8 o'clock at
Fowles opera house by the dramatic
committee of the Hammond Woman's
club, promises to be one OF the most
enjoyable affairs ever given by home
talent. The caste are holding daily
rehearsals so that the presentation
shall be a success in every detail. 1t
will be a matinee for ladies and chill
dren, and tickets can be secured from
any member of the committee which
is composed OF Mesdames Nellie Ham
mond, Bertha Bridge, Jessie Brunt,
Bertha Olwin, Emma Meikle, Marcia
Ruff, Eiene Johnston. Elizabeth Jones,
Jessie Hover, Anna Groman, Gertrude
Halsey and Lizzie Lundt.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27

James Roper of Hobart was here
on business today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27

Messrs. Wright and Henderson will
see David Warfield in The Must
Master in Chicago tonight
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27

George Patterson of Hobart trans
acted business here today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27

The dancing class at Longs hall.
held last evening. was very well at
tended. The school has become re-
markably attractive to the young peo-
pie of East Chicago as we'll as TO
Hammond people. Music for dancing
was furnished by DeBraies orchestra
of East Chicago.
Miss Gertrude Kucher. who has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Bach for
several weeks, has gone TO Chicago to
spend the remainder of the week. Miss
Kucher saw Spring Chicken" at the
Colonial this afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27

Frank Buse of Toleston was a bust
ness visitor in Hammond yesterday
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27

Miss Fannie Cohn of East Chicago,
was the guest of friends for the dane
ing marty in Longs hall last evening
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-27

Miss Clara Wagner of Chicago is
visiting with her sister. Mrs. Otto
MueIbergeE today :
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-07-15
wHERE ARE THE REAPERs?

From Kansas comes a great cry for
help. The wheat stalks that cover
thousands upon thousands Of acres in
the Sunhower state are bending low
with their load of yellow grain. The
farmers are desperate. They believe
they are in danger of losing the fruits
of their toll because they can get no
help at their harvest time. Justices of
the peace are reported to be ransack-
ing the statute books in the hope of
finding some law which can be stretched
so as to permit the sentencing of de-
PENDANTS in petty criminal cases to la
Dor in the wheat fields.
At every station trains are met by
farmers who go through the cars Of
fering work to every likely looking,
able-bodied man on board. Nor is KAN
sas alone in her trouble. The same
condition exists in Iowa, in Nebraska.
and a little later a shout for help will
came from Minnesota and the Dakotas.
And all this time men are shaving away
IN the sweatshops in the cities, breath