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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
BOUND TO GO THROUGH GATE.
coIored Man Had One Very Well De-
fined Idea in His Mind.

Some twenty-five years ago one OF
the village characters of Stockbridge,
Mass, was an old darky named Horace
Bird.
Coming home one evening, consider
ably fuddled, to his tumble-doWn
shack" which stood on the outskirts
of the village. and was surrounded by
a board fence, he found the latch OF
the gate broken, making it a matter OF
considerable difficulty to open the gate
from the outside.
His wife, a buxom person upon whom
he largely depended for support, re-
lated his subsequent proceedings to
me when she brought our washing
next day. Said she:
Dat fool Niger he tumble de latch
| fo' mon ten minutes. Den he heave a
big sigh an start a-climbin' de fence.
an gifts de rollin' pin handy. He gifts
ober de fence at las and bang de gate
wide open from de inside. Den VIVA s
dat crazy niger do but climb back
| ober de fence an walk in troo de gate
| les ike a major gin'ral."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
MAINTAIN COLLEGE SPIRIT"

a student convention at the state
university has passed a resolution De
pIoring the fact that the people of the
state DO not realize the benefits to the
college in the way Of developing class
and college spirit" However, as the
level Of civilization IS lifted by the
influence Of higher education there viii
possibly be q nearer approach on the
part Of the crude populace to that PIN
nacie Of culture when the print Of a
boot heel in freshman's face or
large piece bitten out Of a sophomore's
ear viii be recognized as symptoms of
cultivated Decentralization Chron-
icle.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
SATISFIED WHERE HE WAS.
Why Buyers Desire for Good Measure
Suddenly Evaporated.

The following anecdote is told of a
most careful and sedate druggist in
Keene, N. IA gentleman of the old
school, who for SO years occupied the
same corner. and who, in all his deal
ings medicinal, is a very scrupulous
man.
Not long since a person of not par
tlcularly liberal practices, and withal a
close man, came to the good samaritan
with recipe that he wished put up.
and the man of drugs proceeded at
once to attend to it.
While engaged in weighing ont the
compound, the customer. with smile
intended to be "chiidlike and bland"
said to him:
Nov. Doc. be sure and give mo
good measure"
The druggist paused, holding the
scales at rest while he looked over his
spectacles at the man before him.
Sir" he replied solemnly, IF I were
to give you the merest grain more
than this recipe calls for, you would be
In he'll in five minutes"
The buyer didn't persist.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
Fears European Peril.

When an ambitious, energetic, ag-
gressive thrifty little nation like the
Japanese allow its people to come tc
this land in such numbers as to seri-
ously compete with the thrift and skill
Of natives in sections Of the country. we
pass exclusion acts or make treaties. But
when hordes of ignorant and even
vicious representatives of other races
come here to degrade our moral and
intellectual standards as we'll as to
compete with our lower classes Of la
Dor we raise no protest even If the
immigration from southern Europe
could be centralized in one or two states
we would soon have protests as vigcr-
Gus as those of California against the
Monaghan races, and then we would
pass exclusion acts or make treaties
to keep them away. Taking it for
granted that such measures are Chris
tian as well as patriotic there is
as much need fer them as related to
other nations as to Japan and even
China. The new proposed Japanese
treaty is to exclude skilled as wen as
cheap labor.-Elkhart Review.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

Barring accident there is lis points
in it at 2S5. Buy Amalgamated, too.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
Civilization Doubted.

A Rock Island engineer at Herring
ton was talking about the duplicity of
farmers who bring claims against rail-
road companies for the killing OF
blooded stock when, as a matter OF
fact the animals were walking scare
crows. About four years ago. said
the engineer. before the Rock Island
bought the Choctaw, | was on an en-.
CINE on the Choctaw Northern run
above Geary. Gray daylight was just
coming on, so as one could see pretty
we'll ahead, and I noticed two horses
on the track. They didn't appear TO
mind the whistle or the bell and
slowly drew up to them and stopped.
The horses, two poor. old, WORKOUT
plugs, were still standing across the
road. and on climbing down off the
engine to drive them away I found
that the hoofs of their forefeet were
spiked down to the planks at the road
crossing the track. How's that for a
civilized country ?"-Kansas City
Times.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
FOR THE DEFENDANT.
Not Libel to Call Woman a Common
ScoIde

IN the libel suit Of Margaret H
Brown against the Granville (N. W
Sentinel the jury decided in favor of
the defendant. The case grew out Of
the published account in the Sentinel
Of the separation Of Mrs. Brown from
her husband four weeks after their
marriage. the paper giving Mr.. Browns
version.
The plaintiff admitted the correct
ness Of that portion Of the objection
able article which stated that she and
her husband had separted and that she
received q consideration Of S1,100. That
portion Of the article which, on the
statement of her husband, charged her
with being common scold and
threatening to kill him" was the bone
Of contention. Under the present libel
laws OF New York il is necessary for
an editor or publisher to prove that a
statement IN a paper, even by another
person, is true The court held that
there was no libel per Sc in the charge
that she was a common scold." The
question was as to whether or no,
the Sentinel editor was guilty of libel
in publishing the husbands statement
that the plaintiff had threatened his
life
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

Canadian Pacific showed a heavy
tone which was purely on the approach
Of the London settlement and has prob
ably no significance. There is still
fairly extended bull account in all Ca
madam stocks in London, but it is not
nearly so large as it was at the be-
ginning Of the year.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
Giving Away the Secret.

what is the secret Of success?" ask
ed the Sphinx.
push" said the button
Never be lead" said the pencil.
Take pains" said the window
Always keep cool" said the ice.
.Be up to date" said the calendar.
Never lose your head" said the bar
rel
Make light Of everything" said the
fire.
DO driving business" said the
hammer
Aspire to greater things" said the
nutmeg.
BE sharp in all your dealings" said
the knife.
Find a good thing and stick to it,
said the glue"
do the work you are suited for
said the chimney.-Congreg ationalist
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
KNEW WHAT HE WANTED
Astute Yankee Made Money by w.sn
ing Queer Pair of Trousers.

A Massachusetts man tells a story
OF "Old John Langley, a veteran Wor-
cester horseman, that is Illustrative of
Yankee astuteness.
One day Langley sought his tailor
and in somewhat profane terms de-
manded "a pair OF breeches of the best
stuff In the shop" OF the many SAM
pies submitted old John hit upon a
beautiful silky broadcloth. the most
costly piece of goods the tailor had.
and, although this was most unsuitable
for the purpose, Langley insisted that
II was just what he wanted. Further
more, he declared that he desired it
made up wrong side out
The tailor expostulated in vain, but
the trousers were made as per specih-
cations, and delivered.
A day or SO thereafter a friend, call
Ing on Langley, remarked on the trou-
sers in uncomplimentary language.
Langley said he was satisfied. More
guying resulted in an offer from odd
John" to bet $50 that the cloth cost
more per yard than that in his friends
trousers. The bet was taken and the
tailor was to decide it. lie named the
prlce. The friend would not believe
that the rough goods could be so costly
until he was shown the shiny silky
side. Then he paid. as other men had
on similar bets, so that "Old John"
reaped quite harvest on his original
idea
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
WEATHER FORECAST.

Illinois and Missouri-Fair and cool
er tonight and Thursday.
Indiana-Fair tonight and THURSDAY /;
warmer east tonight; cooler Thursday
Lower Michigan-Partly cloudy to-
night and Thursday, local snow hur-
ries north and east; warmer east To-
night; cooler Thursday.
Wisconsfn-Fair tonight and Thurs
day; cooler Thursday and east tonfg
Minnesota and Iowa-Fa1r and cold
er tonight and Thursday.
North Dakota, South Dakota, Neb-
raska and Kansas-Falr tonight and
Thursday, cooler tonight.
Montana-Fair tonight and Thursday
cooler in east and south portions to-
night.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
MURPHIES TO BE CANNED.

Canning companies are receiving
propositions from the United States
government to can Irish potatoes in
gallon cans, which are to be shipped
for United States soldiers. The pota-
toes are to be parboiIed, peeled, and
placed in gallon cans whole and in good
condition. The best of potatoes I'M
canned, it IS said, sprout quickly when
sent to the tropics. If the companies
will take the contract it is stated that
the United Staes government will CON
tract with them for further enormous
quantities.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

The market at the moment has
very firm undertone, but the trading
very small and 1t is hard to sa
whether the advance will go any fur
ther.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
CRUMPACKER TO PANAMA.

A Washington special says. A two
or three weeks trip to Panama is
being arranged for number of con-
gressmen after the adjournment of
congress. Chairman Shonts is now at
work on scheme to take the party
down on government transport. The
invitation has been extended to several
Of the Indiana members. Representa-
tives CLANCY and Gilhams have signi-
fled their intention of going. Crum-
packer and Holiday have the invita-
tions under consideration.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
STANDS UP FOR PACKERS.

What opportunity the Thaw trial
offers Upton Sinclair to exaggerate the
moral filth of New York society as he
over-stated the material filth of the
stockyards industry. VIII he rise to
his occasion and produce volume
that win be as unfair to society as
The Jungle" is to the packing indus
try?-Elkhart Review.
Evidently the editor of the Review
has never whitfield the unsavory odorg
Of the Globe refinery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

a chicago lady wrote to a farmer
down in Texas where she spent last
winter with her family and told him
she would like to come again this win
ter, but that she objected to the kitchen
methods Of the hired girl and to the
swine being kept too close to the house
She received an answer which contained
the following: You may cum all
right. Hannah has went, and there
haint been no hogs On the place since
you left last spring"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

ne announcement that Mr.. shaw
would retire s25.o0o.o0o government TO
take place at once. had quite 4 reaa-
surfing effect A. 10 the outco,aa 81
the depicting IN reserves time n1onev
was distinctly hrmer today. being held
az L TO "a Per cent for long per-
A demand for stocks in loan crow,
indicates a good reduction in sbo ,.o va
terests. n
we think on drives stocks shoula !.
bought on fair profits. Outside trese
light and the market is professional l''s
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

Mr.. Hartman states that the rail-
roads can not afford to furnish cars
TO shippers TO use as store-houses. The
fact that they do is what the shippers
most loudly complain about. The av-
erage rate of speed Of the present day
box car would break the record in a
burro race, in which there is handi-
cap for any entry that can make a
speed visible to the naked eye.-Marion
Chronicle
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
Flower and Wren bought 10000 steel.

The market showed a good recovery
on forced covering Of shorts which was
superinduced by bidding up OF stocks
IN spots. Anaconda advanced about
ten points on rumors that the stock
would be exchanged. each one-quarter
share for 100 full shares OF Amalga-
mated. Another rumor was that the
quarter stock would be retired IN favor
of the full shares. thus quoting the
stock IN the T0's. which would make
Il more attractive for trading.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
Feed Them; Then Kill Them.

Ten million Chinese are starving and
the sympathic world is pouring in its
contributions OF food and money. In
cidentauy. the Chinese government has
Just appropriated s1o.0o0,o0o for new
battleships and has provided for a large
increase of its standing army. The
world may yet have 10 shoot the men
it saves from starving.-Duluth News
Tribune
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
John Bulls Idea Of Humor.

An English critic, referring to ga
lcme." says; England win never get
over laughing at America If this work
is removed from the stage" A few
more incidents ike that at Kingston
and perhaps we viii be able &c grasp
the idea OF English humor-Cleveland
Leader
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

legislature last Tuesday and shook
hands with Col. Abe Sutgood, who is
first assistant spittoon cleaner and has
a commanding appearance, but doesn't
command much OF salary.-Broad
Ripple Correspondence.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
EJACULATION HOOKS OPEN TO TEE
EU@LIC FOH INSPECTION AT
ALL TIMES.

30 subscribers. Readers of the
Times are requested to favor the
management by reporting any irregu
lari4ics IN delivering. Communicate
9th the circulation department, or
Telephone III.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

The laws Of Moses We're for the Mos
aics Moses lived three thousand years
ago. and SO far as can see, he had no
intention Of making rules for all eter-
nifty. We ought to reflect honor on
Hubbard.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
ResouroefuI Youth.

The enterprising lad noticed an ad-
vertisement calling for a red-haired
Office boy. but lacked the qualification
mentioned. Say. sis" he remarked.
''where'd you keep your peroxide? I've
got to dye to beat this game"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

a Wisconsin young woman ranquish-
ed a wildcat became a heroine and
won a husband. Wildcats Will be fur
nished free TO all comedy girls who
Will write this department.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

BOWSER and Faulkner have one
thing ahead of their colleagues They
can continue their riparian fight after
the close of the legislature as they are
both editors.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

4 Kansas butcher was somewhat sur
prised few days ago to receive the
following note of instruction from a
customer: Dear Sur, Please do not
send me any more meete vet l have
butchered miself."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

ket alone today. Eastern exporters
have been active bidders for cash
oats at slightly higher prices. The
market closed steady with loss OF
about three-eighth Of a cent in values.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

I am told again to buy Anaconda
Shelters and Pressed Steel
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

IT MUST not be forgotten that the
blind Tiger also belongs to the cat
family one legislature is not going
to kill him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
LIVERPOOL MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL. Feb. 18.-Wheat closed -
to 4 lower; corn 4 higher, oaonod
Liverpool. Feb. 13.-Wheat opened
Z 70 5 lower; corn . to 4 lower.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
Receipts Cars.
Primary Movement.
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Union Stock Yards. Feb. 13.-Hog re-
ceints 30 900; market strong; left over,
$500 Light $500 to III e. mixed mixed $s.S %
to 100 Cattle receipts, 10000; mar
ket strong. Sheep receipts, 10000;
market steady.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
She's Thinking its Good.

Lola-"There is only one thing I
enjoy more than singing"
Grace.-"Wha is that?"
notwithstanding to myself sing
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

Reports from the board say that
supporting orders are under the active
list and there was covering reported
for certain accounts on the appearance
of these buying orders.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

rally it. the insiders have played for
lower prices.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

Mrs. Pod GulIon has presented a
small American dag TO the society Of
ColloQuial Danes. Il IS understoo
they viii carry 1t with them when
they visit the legislature next week
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

reading ought to rally further be-
lore going much below 121. Pennsyl-
wanna should be a good bull stock. all
things considered.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

Wheat and flour equal 100000 BUSH
els: corn, 302, 600 bushels; oats, 1000
bushels.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
GRAIN MARKET
Estimates for Tomorrow.

Chicago, Feb. 13-Car lots. Wheat.
cars; corn, $50 cars; oats, 20S cars.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

me monetary situation in Europe is
becoming stronger every day and 1t is
now generally conceded that the enor-
nous exports from America during the
past SIX months have very largely re
duced whatever foreign Indebtedness
may have existed. 1t is believed Amer
lean bankers will secure a large part
OF today's gold Offering in London.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

a red-headed automobile chap run
over Sile Dingman's mother-in-law who
is here from Snake Hollow visiting
SIZES folks. The old woman got up
and chased the chunuer nearly a mile
before she got him. and he had to
pay her 81 spot cash for damages. They
say the front tires Of the automobile
were both punetured when they rode
over the old girls shin bones
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

Under the lead of Anaconda ant
Copper good buying was noticeable.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
Total CIearancea.


Wheat, % cars; corn, $40 cars; oats
SO cars: hogs. $4,000 head.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13
HEARD ON THE BOURsE

New York, Feb. 1s.-Missouri Pa
cino IS we'll tipped for q big decline.
some persons predict 60, A similar tip,
though not 50 earnest, was out a week
ago on c. f. & I.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

The buying OF Missouri Pacific is |
good, but there has been no atterant to
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

Doc Reed ana Doc LixAt visited the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

Our market today should consistently
show some steadiness as compared with
Friday and Saturday. 1t is difficult
10 believe that the money market will
show more than temporary strength in
call money rates and the speculative
position of most stocks is still strong in
many issues presenting a safe level
for operations. Baruch brothers are
big buyers of Union Pacific; this is
good buying.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

The long stock that came out in the
initial operations was small in vol
ume.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

Europe bought some stocks and
seems to be bullishly inclined for Cop
per, Union Pacific Atchison and st.
Paul made good showings and heavy
transactions took place in these issues,
while the minor railroads and indust-
rails were neglected, although they
showed f1rmer undertone.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

We think that the situation in gener-
al IS improving, but there will no
doubt be a time when realizing will be
in order, as the trading element will
not hold stocks for any material ad-
vance at present, and we think that
this is the proper course TO pursue for
the time being. But this is traders
market and stocks bought when weak
should be sold on fair rallies
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

Principal buyers of Union Pacific
Taylor, Robinson, T. Denny, Miller
Montgomery, Steinberger, Sim & Com
pany.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

Think there has been a reduction in
short interest. I don't look for any
big advance but would rather buy on
dips than otherwise. Think Hartman
stocks should do better
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

The willingness to help the market
is good, but the price bid for Govern
ment as is not particularly attractive
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

The announcement by the secretary
of the treasury that he would buy
100000 short term per cent bonds
at 10I - was the signal for the ad-
vance and people who took advantage
| Of it viii have some profits at the close
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

There was a much better feeling II
the market today and prices through
out the list showed decided improve
ment.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

The market is going UP on a rumoI
that Shaw is going to retire $50 700,
coo 4 per cent bonds.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

Flower & Company and other houses
with the same affiliations were help
ing the advance. They were heavy
buyers of steel and so-called STANDARD
Oil stocks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-13

After midday the market was firm,
retaining advances without difficulty
The movement against the shorts de-
veloped more strength than might have
been expected. although the influence
OF the treasury announcement was
mainly sympathetic.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-12-06
Sixteen Million Children Day.

The fact of influenza having made its appearance among us again tends to re- vive interest in the microbe that is re- sponsible for this exceedingly distress ing complaint.
 A few years back our knowledge of the organism was almost nil. But the ravages of the disease put the bacteri- ologists on their mettle, with the result that today they know more about its habits and life history than is the case with almost any other pathogenetic germ.
 In appearance, the influenza microbe very much resembles a sheep tick, only, of course, he is many thousand times smaller. His goal in life is the human throat or nose. As soon as he settles there he proceeds first to swell, then to clongate, and in very few minutes he separates into two parts.
 Each of these parts resolves itself almost instantaneously into a perfect microbe, and these two fully fedged microbes start at once to swell and divide on their own account. In this way, in the course of twenty-four hours, the original microbe will have surround ed himself with some sixteen million other microbes, his children, so to speak. s Weekly.