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The San Francisco call., 1907-03-07

The trading in Reading reached the
extremely large total of 73s.50O shares.
or about one-third of all the transac-
tions on the Stock Exchange for the
day. The magnitude OF the sales seem
ed to preclude the idea that an ordi-
nary speculative maneuver for higher
prices was being executed The blocks
traded in were large. ranging up TO
1000 and 5000 shares. with one block or
10000 shares changing hands at f3S.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-07
ETcHT-HoUa BILL TO GOVERNOR

SACRAMENTO. March 6.-Senator
Leavitts bill limiting the labor OF
streetcar men TO eight hours passed the
Assembly today and now goes to the
Governor. II IL is signed the decision.
OF the San Francisco arbitration COM
mittee in favor Of ten hours will not
be operative against the men. The bill
passed IN the lower house without de-
bate by vote OF as to II.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-07
OAKLAND HARBoR BOARD
Bill Creating Commission Passes the
Senate Unanimously


SACRAMENTO. March e.-wright of
San Diego took exception to remarks
made by Caminetti of Amador today
when the bill creating a State Harbor
Board of five. to superintend improve
ment to the Oakland water front, was
being debated in the Senate. Caminetti
thought the extension of the life of
this State Board to fifty years was un-
wise policy. Wright declared that the
persons interested in the bill had ap-
peared before the Senate committee
having IT in charge and showed that
il was a very desirable measure.
who are these persons?" queried
Caminetti. Are they Jere Burke and
Walter Parker? Were the people of
oakland and the State consulted?"
Leavitt of Alameda, author of the
bill. assured Caminetti that there was
no occasion for alarm over ii.
The bill passed unanimously. The
board which IL provided for is TO con-
sist of the Governor, the Mayor of
Oakland and three other members
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-07
BILLS AFFECTING SAILORS

SACRAMENTO. March 6.-Senator
Woife's bills repeating the sections Of
the Penal Code relating to enticing
seamen to desert and the harboring
OF deserving seamen passed the ASSEM-
bly, today. Eleven votes were cast
against each measure.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-07
- BILL MAKES LIBEL FELONY
savage's Measure Aimed af Newspaper.
Passes After n Debate

SACRAMENTO, March e.-Savage of
San Pedro succeeded today in having
his bin making newspaper libel a fell
ony pass the Senate. Vehement debate
attended the passage Of the bill.
Sanford OF Ulkiah declared that the
present libel laws were stringent
enough and that the bill was virtually
an attempt to muzzle the newspapers.
The bill. he declared. belonged 10 the
class OF legislation that generally
emanated from the criminal elemnt
fearing exposure.
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Of the Islais Creek property. but says
that he is not opposed 10 the PROPOSE
tion as embodied in the Welch bill.
which provides for its submission 10
the people
Grove johnson has discovered that
the path Of the antirailroad reformer
is beset with dificulties. He is. ac-
cording to his own admissions. rather
discouraged with his lack OF success
in his new role. He SAYS the Southern
Pacific has given orders to kill all his
bills when they get 70 the Senate by
way Of reprisal for his activities in
pressing bills designed to attract the
interest and unfavorable attention OF
Herrin. Johnsons tip is to him en-
tirely satisfactory, coming as he says
IT did from a railroad Senator, who had
received the order to sharpen his prun-
ing knife for the measures Of the Sage
OF Sacramento, but whose identity
johnson declines TO make known.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-07

SACRAMENTO March 6.-Assembly-
man Kelly's threatened resolution to
take the Markey anti cigarette bill
from the tender care of the committee
on public morals was presented to-
night and after a warm debate pre-
vailed by a vote of al to 1870
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

proposed locations OF light and power
wire poles on the different streets and
alleys in the Gary Land companys sub
division. They began the work Of
stringing the poles on Saturday and by
the end OF the week expect to have
poles up and wires strung ready to
turn power from the north side. This
means the lighting of the different
houses both business and residence and
the lighting OF the streets as soon as
the board requires 1t by ordinance.
A petition for the improvement of
the Patch" with sewer system was
referred to the engineer for a report
The grades on all the streets in the
Land Company's subdivisions were es-
tablished. President Knots having
asked for it some time ago. the grade
at his residence having been changed
several times since he started TO build.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23
\ 500 REWARD, 500.

The readers of this paper will he
pleased TO learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science mas
been able TO cure in all its stages and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease requires
d constitutional remedy. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
stroying the foundation Of the disease
and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have SO much faith in ifs
curative powers that they offer one
Hundred Dollars for any case thar it
fails TO cure Send for list OF testi-
monialS.
Address: T. ]. CHENEY & CO.
Toledo, o.
Take Hairs Family Pills for con-
stfpation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23
DYER NEWS

John Rohrman of SchererviIle was a
business visitor here Saturday.
Mrs. P. Beiriger of Griffith spent Sat
urday with her mother, Mrs. P. Ehr-
sam of this place.
Mrs. c. stommel spent Sunday with
friends in Chicago.
John schwab and family of Ham
mond, were the guests of Philip Keil-
man and family Sunday.
A. Irschickowitz of Chicago was out
here Sunday to see his friends.
Ben Kolb of Hammond spent Sunday
at the home of Ben Teutemacher and
family.
Eugene Geiger and wife were the
guests of NJ. Fagen and family here
yesterday.
F. Sanders of Thornton, visited with
William Becker and family Sunday.
Mrs P. Grimmer of Griffith visited
with friends here Sunday.
n. Rohrman sr, Of Hartsdale. was a
Dyer visitor Sunday.
Messrs. William Dame, Aug. Batter
man and F. Seehausen of Hanover Pra-
irie were business visitors here Sat
urday.
The ball game yesterday between the
Dyer and Schererville boys. resulted in
a score of % TO 4 in favor of Dyer.
Taking into consideration that this
was the first game the Schererville
boys played for this season. they de-
serve special credit and certainly did
very well.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

John Eek of Chicago, was here on
business Saturday.
Fred Fishrupp of Bass Lake, Ind.
called on his many friends here on Sun
day.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen KAN
inslxie of Harrison avenue, a son on
Friday.
Mrs. John Dresser OF East Chicago,
was the guest of her relatives here on
Sunday.
Henry Atchison of Woodville, Ind,
is spending a few days here visiting
his relatives.
Mrs. William Beisen and sons, Will
liam and Charles, spent the week end
visiting relatives in Toleston, Ind.
Wilbur Cough, the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. NJ Cough of Roberts avenue,
abcess by specialist in Chicago, Fri
day.
Joseph nays anu QdQSAlS MISS
Irene and Mrs. Adam Dorsch of Har-
rison avenue. were White City visitors
Saturday evening.
Charles Worhle and daughter. Miss
Anna and son William of 19 Reese ave-
nue., left Saturday evening for Ohio,
where they will spend several weeks
visiting relatives.
The christening of the little daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hate was held
yesterday morning at the Evangelical
church. The Rev. W. H Halmhuber
performed the ceremony After the
ceremony a large reception and dinner
was held at the home OF the parents
in Atchison avenue.
The reception given by the teachers
Of the Franklin school for the parents
Friday evening. was well attended. A
program was rendered. which was COM
posed of recitations and solos given by
the pupils. After the program light
refreshments were served. and all pres
ent report most enjoyable time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23
WHEELER NEWS

Mrs. John Erenen was a Valparaiso
visitor Saturday.
Messrs. G. r.. streeter and C. F.
Brooks were Valparaiso visitors last
Saturday.
The Ladies Aid Society gave a sup
per last Friday evening which was a
great success.
Misses Clara and Myrtle Taylor spent
Sunday with their grandmother, Mrs
Bushore, of Valparaiso.
George Hatten and wife, J. F. Wheel
er and wife attended a theatre in Chi
cago Saturday evening.
Mrs. l. K Johnston and Marion VIII
son attended a meeting of the Mason
lodge Saturday evening in Hobart.
Who said that the boys of the
Wheeler high school can't play basket
ball? 1t was proven last Friday that
they could.
A ball nine from Aipsworth called
Halfman's Colts were defeated by g
score of to 2 yesterday in game
with Wheeler.
The boys of the Wolf school played
the Wheeler grammar school game
of baseball Saturday which ended II
to IL in favor of Wheeler.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

Miss Helen Mattern delightfully."- en-
tertained fifteen young ladies at a
spanish dinner at her home in Oliver
street. Saturday evening at o'clock.
The house decorations throughout were
red dahlias. golden rods and asparagus
ferns. The dinner consisted OF eight
courses and Louise Mattern and Thelma
Hilliard assisted in serving Those
present We're: Misses Berneice Allen,
Gertrude Welsby. Elizabeth and Irene
Putnam. Edytha Hollett, Grace Kiefer.
Della and Lydia Fieres, Margaret
Griffith. Bessie Naef, Florence Schaub.
Evelyn Bennett, Jessie Marie Best.
Marguerite Fileld and Martha Schaaf.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23
GARY NEWS
PETITION TO MOVE POSTOFFTCE.
Business Men Asked for Signatures
TO Proposition to Change Location.

the business and professional men ask
ing for the removal OF the postoff1ce
from it's present quarters to the Knots
building at Seventh avenue and Broad
way The government has signified Its
willingness to allow the removal OF the
postoffice to some moro central location
and IT is now the purpose to get the
postmaster to move the office at the
earliest possible moment. There is no
doubt about his being willing TO move
it but it is thought that he would
rather have q concrete expression be-
for taking the step. The building is
rapidly nearing completion and should
be ready for occupancy by the end of
the week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23
TRUSTEES MEET.
Regular Session Held Saturday-Patch
to Have Sewer-Electrio Lights
for North Side Soon.

The board OF trustees held Its regu-
lar meeting Saturday afternoon with a
small attendance on the part OF the
public. Considerable time was spent
in discussing certain phases OF the
building ordinance and 1t was decided
to make several amendments to fit
constantly changing conditions.
The Gary Heat. Light and Water
company filed plat showing their
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

Miss Margaret Langmyer entertained
sixteen young ladies at her home in
Ohio avenue Saturday evening, in honor
OF the anniversary OF her birth. Music
was the main feature of the evening,
several vocal solos being rendered by
Miss Irene Carringer and instrumental
solos by Miss Cecilia Abraham. Re
freshments consisting of ice cream and
cake and fruit, were served The
guests departed at a late hour wishing
Miss Margaret many happy returns
OF the day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23
Briefs.

The police station showed up an IN
usually quiet Sunday yesterday to the
regret of all concerned. There was
a little sober shooting in the south
part Of town last evening but no dam
age done and no trace of the miscre-
ant.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23
VALPARAISO NEWS

All ANAAOO NJ w -
John Wheeler has returned from
visit at LaPorte.
Edward Galbreath. of Auburn, is IN
the city visiting friends
Attorney Frank B. Parks was at
Kouts today on business.
Charles Hall and family spent Sun
day at Kouts with relatives
Attorney Geo. Williams. of Chester
ton. was here today on business.
Paul B. ArchiboId. of Grand Rapids.
Mich. is visiting friends in the city.
James Pomeroy and family. of Chi
cago. spent Sunday here with relatives.
Mrs H B. Brown spent Sunday at
Hammond with Attorney stinson and
family.
Mrs. Chas. Mackay is visiting friends
and relatives at Plymouth and Column
bia City.
P w Clifford went to Kankakee.
Ill. this morning to visit his son for
few days.
Mrs. G. w. Brown, of ogden. Utah. is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Grove.
Mrs. Mary Harper has returned to
her home in South Bend. after a visit
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orvin Hoover. of Ply
mouth, visiting at the home OF c.
E. Smith and family.
C. N. Townsend. Of the Townsend
Brick company of GAINESVILLE. Ohio, was
in the city today on business.
Charles II. Lindner of Bucyrus. Ohio
woh has been visiting his son Fred
and family here. returned home last
night.
Mrs. Wayne Wilder and son, OF Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, who has been the guests
of G. NJ Dodge and family, returned
home today.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Cleveland and
Mr. and Mrs Emil Prouten, of Ham
mond. spent Sunday with NJ. L. Weems
and family.
Harry B. Darling, editor of the La
Porte Argus-Bulletin, spent Sunday in
the Vale the guest of Editor A. f.
Zimmerman
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Knapp, sr., who
have been visiting relatives at Mich
igan City the past week, returned home
last evening.
Mrs. w. r. Hayworth returned last
evening from Muncie and Indianapolis
where she has been visiting relatives
for thespast two weeks
Postmaster J. W. ELAN and wife re-
turned home last night from Roches-
ter, Ind. where they attended the re-
union of the S7th Ind. Regt.
About forty members of the local
Modern Woodman lodge went to Kouts
this morning where they will attend
the log rolling given by the Kouts
lodge.
Harold Pagin. of the city who is at
tending st. Viateurs college at Kan
kakee, ILL.,, was stricken down with
spinal menengitis and his recovery is
doubtful.
The remains of Martin Heineman. ST..
who brought here from Chicago this
morning and taken to Maplewood GEM
etery for interment. The members of
the family and a few friends accom-
panied the remains.
| Miss Myrtle Titus. a former valpo
girl, was quietly married at ST. Joseph.
Mich, Saturday night to John V. Starr
formerly mayor 0 fthat city. They left
Immediately after the ceremony for
Oklahoma City, Okla, where they will
| reside
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

James Palmer jr. and wife OF Mil
waukee. are IN Lowell for a brief visit
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. B. F.
Palmer and other relatives. He holds
very lucrative position IN a large
jewelry house IN Milwaukee.
Forest Griesel and Ray Haler OF Chi
cago. visited relatives in Lowell sun
day
Attorney F. b Pattee and wife OF
Crown Point, visited his parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Cyrus Pattee Sunday.
Mrs. Douglas Lawrence has sold her
fine residence on the west side TO Peter
Berg. cashier in the Lowell National
Bank.
John P. Frey. a farmer over in Eagle
Creek township was operated on for
appendicitis in a Chicago hospital a
few days ago.
Murray Turner and daughter of
Hammond. were in Lowell Sunday. He
brought Miss Laura Riggs. who was
his guest, down in his automobile.
The safe which was blown up in the
postofice by burglars recently, was re-
placed by a new one few days ago.
Mrs. Ellis OF Wolcot Ind, visited at
the home of her counsin, Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Turner. Sunday. Mrs. Ellis is
moving to Chicago where her husband
has a position as street car conductor.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23
Not In the Contnor

Another new Dress
Where do you suppose shall get the
money from to pay for ft?" Wife
You must excuse me. 7 didn't marry
you to give you financial advice"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

Chief of Police Joseph D. Martin Is
wearing a gold star that a bunch OF
his admiring friends secured for him as
token of their appreciation Of his
prowess. "Joe's" ability to keep stjll
and saw wood counts more than all
of the advertising his friends give him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23
EAST CHICAGO NEWS

Rev. George d. Arnold left yesterday
to spend a week at his home in Cleve-
land, o.
Miss Lottie Schwab of Hammond, is
visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs
Walter Spencer on Magoun avenue.
The city water supply was shut off
yesterday for several hours while the
new pump was being installed.
Henry Brown. proprietor of the gro
Gerry store on Olcott avenue is spend
ing a few days with relatives in Cleve-
land. o.
Dave Johns of North Magoun ave-
nue.. left Saturday night for Ann Arbor,
where he Will continue the study of
medicine at the University of Michigan.
Little Morris Bierndorf of FORSYTH
avenue, met with a painful accident
about noon yesterday. While playing
he fell on a spike penetrating an artery
No serious results are anticipated.
Ia SC0Wap engaged In an <erCatiOn
Saturday with a party whose name can
not be learned. Ed is personally decor
ated with the sign of the double-cross
but he says You ought to see the other
fellow"
One OF the large new cars. No. see
in charge of conductor No. 40, ran of
the track Saturday night at about $3.50
on Forsyth avenue. 1t was returned TO
the rails with the assistance OF an
other car and a chain. No damage was
done, and traffic was resumed at 9
o'clock.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Con-
gregational church will give one of
their famous suppers at the home of
Mrs. Z. T. Davis on North Magoun
avenue. Tuesday evening, Oct. l. Sup
per viii be served from p. m. until
all are satisfied. and hearty welcome
Is extended to the public.
FOR SALE-Weaned pigs. and I
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

President Knots appointed Trustee
Sears TO look after preparing for the
defense Of the mandamus proceedings
that come up next week at Crown
Point. The attorney is to allow Frank
n. Gavit who has a personal interest
TO do the larger portion Of the work
in the defense.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

Lafay c. Wilkie of Buffalo, N. Y,
arrived Thursday noon to join his wife,
who is the guest of her mother. Mr..
and Mrs. Wilkie expect to return to
Buffalo some time next week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

Miss Rae Lathrop and Mrs. E. A.
Krost spent Sunday in Chicago, the
guests of relatives.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

Auditor Charles 4. Johnson was a
Hammond business visitor last Sat
urday afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Frazier and daughter,
of Chicago. are visiting with relatives
in and around Crown Point.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

A baseball game was played at this
place, east of the Erie railroad tracks
between Crown Point and Lowell. The
game resulted in a score of to in
favor of Crown Point and drew large
sized crowd
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

John C. Agnew. ex-deputy sheriff. and
court bailiff Of Hammond. was In town
looking after business matters last
Saturday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

George J. Hack OF Chicago. formerly
of Crown Point. spent Saturday and
Sunday with Crown Point friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

Ed CasweH and G. Mott returned
last Saturday from Chicago, where they
attended their annual regimentaI re-
union.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

william Cook was in Hammond last
Saturday evening and attended play
in the opera house while there.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

John Bremen resumed his duty again
on the Erie railroad after a siege OF
four weeks sickness as a result of
injuries received on his head while
in the employ of the railroad company.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

1t is reported that the Kankakee
marsh south Of FulIers island, is IN
der water.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

It Is said that wild ducks are flying
around Crown Point and vicinity and
that a few were captured south of
this place.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

Sandy Brown of South East Grove
IS the owner of a new motorcycle.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

Miss Florence Ingerson Of Hammon'
is the guest Of Mrs. Howell Parry 70
a few days
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

Contractor Turnes and company, of
Chicago, who was the successful bid
der for the erection and remodeling of
the court house, broke ground yester-
day afternoon and expects to get the
north wing under roof before cold
weather sets in.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23
INDIANA HARBOR

FOR SALE--Weaned pigs. and Z
weeks old. SIS per pair. at H P. Dow
ney farm. St. John, Ind--9-92w
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

The following is a list of marriage
licenses issued here last Saturday:
Albert Schwader, Hammond. p
Sylvia =. Button, Hammond. ....... II
Henry j. Buczhowski. Whiting "a
Sophie Furslenberg. Whiting. $500. 22
Edward +. Beck, Chicago. .........3 S
Tenna NJ Einsele, Cedar Lake. -. "a
Henry Paul. Brunswick ........... "a
Carrie Becker, Brunswick. ...... 10
Shepi Arnstram, Chicago. .......... Ga
Hannah Jacobson, Chicago. ........ 46
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

Claud Palmer. who holds a position
in a Hammond bank, Is spending a
few days of his vacation with relatives
IN Lowell.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23

willis Wood spent Sunday with his
father and mother.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23
POINT NEWS

John weis was in Chicago on bust
ness last Saturday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23
KAUFMAN'S

New Empire Hotel & Buffet
WILLIAM KAUFMAN. ProM
II Meals $3.50 Single use
Pull Line Of Imported and Domestic Liquors
and Cigar
Cor. Guthrie and Michigan Ave.
TsEephnna Ind. haxhaE 6Iz
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-23
LOWELL NEWS

Mrs. Chef Pixley underwent an op-
Grafton for gallstones in a Chicago hos
pital few days ago.
Ed Berg OF Chicago. visited his old
time friends IN Lowell Sunday. He