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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-04
JILTED, HE JOINS ARMY.
Now Scion Of Wealthy Family j.
Missing.

DEADWOOD. S. d., Oct. 2.--Joining
the army three years ago to forget the
pretty southern girl who had Tilted him
for another. Louis L. Mingledorf. scion
of wealthy French family OF Atlanta,
Ga, is being looked for by the United
States military authorities on the
charge OF desertion. Mingledorf was a
member OF Troop 4, Sixth Cavalry,
which was recently ordered to the Phil
ippnes. Mingledorf graduated from the
University of Pennsylvania and then
went to Harvard, where he studied law
He had become engaged to Miss Jessie
Mallory, beautiful young girl of Sa-
vannah, Ga. During his second year at
Harvard, Miss Mallory, without notice,
married another young man and went
to live at Mobile. When Minglejorf
learned OF his sweetheart's faithlessness
he suddenly left Cambridge, and was
next heard from serving as trooper.
His parents offered to buy his release
ii he would return home or to college
and complete his education, but he de-
clared he preferred army life in the far
east and hoped some stray Filipino bull
let might end his unhappy existense.
A short time ago the young man re-
enlisted and looked forward to leaving
for the Philippines with pleasure. Ten
days before the troops were to sail, an
old friend of Mingledorf, from Atlanta,
arrived in Deadwood and recognized the
student soldier. This man referred to
Mingledorfs shattered romance and the
young soldier promptly turned upon his
heel and left. He has not been seen since
and is now charged with desertion, His
former mesmates think he has killed
himself in some isolated spot in the
Black Hills.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-04
Witness Admits Receiving Re-.
bates Because Of Change
In Route.
RATES ON SPECIAL SHIPMENTS
Secret Rates Enjoyed by Large Number
Of Shippers. Defense Claiming Figures
Are Withheld to Prevent Competitions
by Boat Shipments.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3.--interstnte
Commerce Commissioner Lane today
continued the hearing OF testimony in
the inquiry into the dealings OF the
Southern Pacific Railroad with shippers
Several witnesses testified to having pre-
pared or filed claims with the Southern
Pacific Company. :.
Wakefield Baker, president OF the
Baker & Hamilton Company admitted
his firm had received concessions from
the Southern Pacific. This however was
between San Francisco and Benecia and
was due to the fact that they had with
drawn the schooner line from the route
This, he added. had nothing to do with
trans continental business.
Assistant General Freight Agent
Stubs. OF the Southern Pacific. was
shown list OF Extra Special Rates.
lie said he did not make these rates. but
had made the rates on special ship.
ments. These were between points
within California and were to meet vat.
or competition. Stubs stated in answer
TO question by Lane that in large
number OF cases these secret rates were
enjoyed by all shippers handling par
ticuar commodity,
Lane asked II this was So why there
should be any secret made OF it. Stubs
replied that as the rates were to meet
river competition, ii published, they
would be cut under by the boats.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-04
ROOT AND FAIRBANKS CONFER.
Secretary Of State Reaches Indianapolis
on Way to Mexico.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 2.-5ecretary
of State Elihu Root and party, en- route
to the City of Mexico, were here for a
short time today. One of the callers on
the secretary was Vice President Fair
banks and the two talked privately a
few moments. Mr. Root said to an in
terviewer that he was badly run down
when he went to Muldoon's farm, but
the treatment brought him out. and that
he felt like new man.
He said his visit to Mexico is purely
social, and that nothing of political
nature would be discussed. There are
no questions, he said, but could be en-
tirely esttled without visiting Mexico.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-04
WEDDING OUT THE BAD TRUSTS
Department of Justice Ready to Take
Up Work Again.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-Milton d.
Purdy, assistant to the attorney gen
eral, who has charge of all trust inves-
legations and prosecutions, arrived to-
night from a two months outing. The
department of justice is now prepared
to take up the work of wedding out
"bad trusts at the point where it was
interrupted by the heat of summer
The first case to be taken up will
likely be that against the International
Harvester Co., the prosecution of which
has been delayed by the trial of the
Standard Oil rebate case at Chicago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-04
PRICE FIVE CENTS

s. b. Kellogg, who investigated the
Hartman cases in the dissolution suit
against the Standard Oil company Of
New Jersey, conferred by special ap-
pointment with Mr.. Bonaparte this
afternoon. He discussed that portion
afternoon. He discusseh that portion
Of his evidence which has not yet been
made public, but which, it is declared,
justified criminal prosecution Of indi-
viduals.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-04
TIME LIMIT HAS EXPIRED
Madame Gould Pays His Bills and Her
Own, But Does Not Give Him a Start
in Life-He Will 90 on the Stage to
Eat.

PARIS, Oct. 3.--The time limit in
which Count Boni DE Castelaine could
appeal from the decree of divorce OBJ.
tained by Madame Could expired today,
The decree is now absolute. Nine. Gould
has settled out of court the creditors
claims both against herself and the
count. He will 90 on the stage to earn
n living.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-04
Sailed From Portland a Few
Months Ago.
LANDS ON THE IRISH COAST
Coast Guardsmen Work Hard For Hours
and Manage to Save Crew of Leon
XIII, Which Struck Rocky Barrier
Close in Shore.

KILRUSH, Ireland, Oct. 3.-Not until
late this afternoon did the coast guards
men succeed in rescuing the crew of the
French ship Leon XIII, which went on
the rocks near Seafeid yesterday. Al
though the ship was only about $50
yards from the mainland, rocky bar
rier prevented the life boats from COM
ing to her. The Leon XIII arrived at
Queenstown, September 26, from Port
land, Oregon, and thence sailed north
ward.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-04

automobile. And they have clew in
dicating that she probably lives right
In Glen Cove, and thus learned their
habits aud the lay Of their homes.
one reward OF $1,000 for her capture
has been standing for two weeks. John
Alvin Young today added an individual
reward Of $500 more, 1t Is expected
that not less than $500 additional will
be gained by the play. 'The Woman
Pirate"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-04
CYCLONE HITS BURG.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 3.-A mes
sage from Elk City says cyclone struck
the small village of Poarch, near Elk
City, last night. Nearly every house in
the town is reported wrecked, None are
reported injured, but the details cannot
be obtained, as the wires are down.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-04

MONTREAL. Oct. 3.-Rudyand Kip
ling, accompanied by Mrs. Kipling, has
arrived here. Kipling expects to remain
in Montreal for a couple of weeks, after
which he will cross Canada to tn Pacific
coast. He will return to Eastern Cana
da, but after that he said his plans were
undecided.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-04
BALLOON GOES SIXTY MILES.

WASHINGTON, Sept. "a success
full military balloon ascension was made
here yesterday by Captain Charles +.
Chandler, Z. S. A. An elevation Of
4,3OO feet was attained before the sup
ply of gas compelled the descent. The
balloon Travelled sixty miles in three
hours
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-04
MORE DISGUST TO q. S.

NEWPORT, Oct. 3.-The widow of the
late Cornelius Vanderbilt. today form
ally announced the engagement of her
daughter, Gladys, to Count Ladislaw
Szechenyi. of Buda Pest.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-04
YESTERDAYS BASEBALL SCORES

AT Tacoma-Tacoma 0, Spokane 4.
At San Francisco-Portland 4, Oak.
land 2.
At Los Angeles-Los Angeles I, San
Francisco 2.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-04

TAFT TO MANILA.

KOBE, Oct. 3.-The steamer Mime
sofa, with Secretary Taft and party on
board, left here at midnight for Manila.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-04
LOSES MEAL TICKET
Count Boni Failed to Appeal
Decree.

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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-02
BLACK OAK NEWS

Walter Kunert of Hammond spent
yesterday here hunting.
J. c. Seberger transacted business in
Gary yesterday.
Messrs. Mark B1aimire, VIM. Krohl
and Mat Lavine of Hammond spent
last evening here hunting.
Mrs. J. T. IRELAND was Hammond
visitor yesterday.
Mike Klitch is spending a few days
in Chicago.
Joe Wleklinski OF East Chicago,
transacted business here this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Randham are
spending today in Hammond.
J. A Nickel and William O'Connor
were visitors at Toleston this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Buse and daugh-
ter, Lidia, are spending today in Clark
Station where Miss Lidia will attend
Miss Margaret Dettman maid of
honor at Miss Dettman's wedding this
evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-02
DYER NEWS

n Hilbrich of Hammond was a Dyer
visitor yesterday on business.
Fred Baumgartner returned yester-
day from a several weeks visit with
friends and relatives in Missouri.
Louis Hartman of Merrillville. was
a business visitor here Friday.
Mrs. Frank Cope of Hammond. Is
spending a few days at the home of
her sister, Mrs. L. Margraf. of this
place.
Joseph Gettler made a business trip
to Crown Point yesterday.
Mr.. Sayles. travelling man for a
hardware firm of Chicago. called on
customers here yesterday.
Mrs. Denton and children of Chicago,
are visiting with Mrs. Denton's sister,
Miss ripple Davis, at present.
All Saints day was duly observed in
st. Joseph's church here. In the fore
noon an English sermon was delivered.
Visiting the graves in the afternoon
had to be cut out on account of the
bad weather.
Frank Gund, travelling for Durand
& Kasper company of Chicago was a
business visitor here yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-02
ST. JOHNS NEWS

Mrs. B. Spainer entertained her sis
ter, Mrs. Susan Spainer, from Dyer,
yesterday.
Mrs. N. Austgen of Hammond spent
Friday in St. John visiting relatives.
Joseph p Klassen spent yesterday
in Hammond.
Frank Thiel left last night for Chi
cago.
Miss Katie Ldesenfelt left for Ham
mond last night after a short visit
with her parents.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas
Schultz, a baby girl.
Nicholas Leinen of the Sand Ridge,
died Friday morning. He was one of
the oldest settlers and was past eighty
three years of age at the time OF his
death.
Nicholas Hilbrich of Hammond was
here on business yesterday.
Mesdames Peter Koch and Math
Schaefer from Whiting, spent Friday
with postmaster and Mrs. Andrew
Hammer.
A number of friends and relatives
from ST. John attended the funeral of
the late Mrs. Peter Austgen, who was
buried in SsAererville, today.
Mrs. Joseph Michels of Englewood,
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. John Pheifer
yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-02
ROBERTSDALE NEWS

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John Cough
lin Of Indiana boulevard, q son, Fri
day morning, Nov. /.
Martin Benson, while playing on his
way home from school yesterday. had
the misfortune to fall on rusty nail,
causing a very painful and ugly
wound. He is very sick at his home
and is under the care of DR.. Kohr.
Mrs. C. Keim and daughter, Bea-
trices OF Harrison avenue, spent Fri
day visiting relatives in Chicago.
A daughter was born to Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Timindulski Of Roberts
avenue. yesterday
P. Burns Of Reese avenue, injured
his hand quite severely while at work
at the Glucose factory. He is con-
fined to his home and will be unable
to resume his work for some time
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Botorf of Roberts
avenue, entertained a number of their
friends in honor Of the latters sister,
Mrs. Shaffer Of Peoria, Ill. The house
was charmingly decorated with roses
and carnations. Music and games
were INDUCED in by the guests until q
late hour when a delicious luncheon
was served by the hostess. Besides
number of out of town guests, those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs c. Jones,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Malone, Mrs. Ben
Barnes and Messrs. P. Ryan, A. Curly,
c. Barker and J. Bradley.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-02
GRIFFITH NEWS

A. J. Love visited in Indiana Harbor
today.
Mrs. Sam Woods and Mrs. Charles
Boutwell, of Ross called at the home
of Mr. Mccormick, this afternoon.
Mrs. Hattie Southworth started this
morning for her home in Hillsdale,
Mich.
Emmett Lease left today for Lima.
O., where he will make his future
home. Mrs. Lease having gone sew
eral days ago.
Mr.. Hoch has arrived to take the
position Of engineer at the Oil plant.
which was made vacant by Mr.. Leases
transfer.
The Hammond police are given the
entire credit for the arrest of the sus-
poets in our postOfhce robbery. but
they will acknowledge that without
the excellent assistance OF Marshal
Harkenrider they would have been al
most helpless. He was the one that
gave them the clew and with another
affair made the arrest. The marshal
is developing into a detective of the
first water.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-02
RENSSELAER, NEWS

Miss Stella Harbold of Larkin, Kan,
who is attending college at Lafayette
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Mary Z. Pay
ton, here.
Very little Halloween mischief was
done here owing to the large number
of policemen on duty that night.
What might have resulted in q very
disastrous fire started in the rooms
kept by Mrs Rosenbaum to let to
transient roomers, last evening. 1t
seems that some one had started an
oil stove and gone away and left it.
In some manner the fire had caught
the carpets and curtains and had
gained a good Roadway by the time
the fire company arrived The damage
amounts to about $3.50 and is covered
by insurance.
Miss Floss Starr, who has been night
operator in the Jasper county telephone
office for a long time, has resigned her
position and 1t is rumored that there
will soon be a marriage of two of
Rensselaer's popular young people.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-02

The social event Of the year found
expression last evening In the enter
tainment given by the local Masonic
social club. Invitations had been sent
to every person of prominence in
town and the guests assembled. over
two hundred IN number at the Hotel
Delaware. It was the concensus of
opinion that the committee who had
the matter in charge had done their
part well. The swefldom of Gary
turned out en- masse and spent the
evening at cards and dancing, fol-
lowed by a royal spread. The grand
march was led by Harrington of the
Tribune. and Mrs. Sudder Of the west
side. The club promises that this is
but the beginning OF a series OF events
that viii reflect no little credit upon
local effort and will take away much
oe the regret brought on by people
moving here and finding no social
atmosphere.
Attorneys H. v. Call, o. l. Wilder
muth, and Ballard OF Stanton & Bal
lard, hied themselves away last even
ing to Chicago where one Of the reg
ular spreads of the Lake County Bar
association was being held at De
Jongh's. The occasion of the festivity
was the retirement OF ex-County Clerk
II II. Wheeler.
DR.. and Mrs Harry f. Walsh re-
turned yesterday morning from their
trip in the east
A large number OF teams are al
ready at work on the grading and ex-
cavating of Madison street, the con
tract for the Improvement of which
was let two weeks ago. The promise
Of the Cain Construction company to
get all of the grading done this fall
looks as thought 1t would be kept
This will make possible the hauling Of
all the material for the Improvement
during the winter, which viii prove a
saving OF some so per cent on the cost
of work
Harry King looked after business in
terests in Crown Point yesterday.
John A. Colosnno. the fruit dealer,
who burned out. has opened up.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-02
VALPARAISO NEWS

DR.. J. A. Ryan returned today from
issippi
Mrs, VIII Hutchinson and son are
visiting their parents. Mr.. and Mrs. G.
S Van Dusen az Michigan City
Miss Mollie Beyers. who has been
visiting relatives here the past month.
returned TO her home in South Bend
yesterday.
Mrs. James S. Fulton and son John
left today for California to spend the
winter.
Postmaster J. W. Elan and wife re-
turned home today from Washington,
d. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. J. o'Brien of Kouts,
are visiting relatives in the Vale.
Miss Lydia FitzwilIiams. who has
been visiting her parents here. has re-
turned to her home in Marlnette. Wis.
Miss Ada McNutt OF Sutton. W. Va.
is the guest of Dr.. and Mrs. J. D. Kee-
han.
Miss Lorraine Massey OF Chicago. is
visiting her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
R. Munger.
A H Becker and wife OF DanvilIe
H.. are visiting friends IN the city.
William Emery Brown of South Bend
Is visiting friends and relatives In the
city.
The funeral of Mrs Marian Alex
lander. who died at South Chicago on
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-02
CROWN POINT NEWS

Edward Knight went to Lowell yes
terday on business trip.
John C. Earl and son, OF Chicago.
were transacting business here Fri
day.
Mrs. Henry Schmidt and daughter
Ida, were among the Hammond visitors.
H Burner Of LaPorte has taken a
position with Frank Knight and sons.
Sherman Meeker arrived home yes
terday morning after several weeks
visit at Lemon, Pa. where he was
born and raised.
Yesterday was the first day for a
long time that no marriage licenses
were issued in the clerks office.
John claussen arrived home yester-
day from Cincinnati. Ohio. where he
attended the National Agricultural I'm
plement association.
Mrs Adelia Cooper returned to her
home in Hammond yesterday from a
few days visit with friends at tho
county seat
The Crown Point high school football
team IS contemplating game with the
Tigers at East Chicago this afternoon
if the weather will permit.
The juniors at high school had
charge of the exercises yesterday and
prepared a very interesting program.
The young people of this place were
very civil on their night OF Halloween
as no mischief was committed and no
damage done.
All the contractors had holiday
yesterday on account OF the rainy
weather.
Attorney Otto J. Bruce gave very
interesting lecture to the high school
students in room eight, yesterday
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-02
WHITING NEWS

Chief of Police Lawler went on
two weeks vacation yesterday. Desk
Sergeant Clay Collins viii act as
chief during LAWYERS absence and Of
ficer EmmeI is filing Collins place.
pended for one week, for conduct I'M
becoming an officer, returned to duty
yesterday.
A cafetiere supper was given by
the Plymouth club of the Congrega-
tional church last evening. Supper
was served from to 1880 o'clock, and
was well patronized, netting a neat
sum for the church.
K. Harry Olson and Hannah Monson
OF this city were married in Chicago
yesterday. The couple will return to
Whiting after a short honeymoon and
reside in John street.
The services at the Congregational
church tomorrow evening will be under
the direction of w. w. Holidays sec
ton of the Mems club.
The quarantine has been raised on
the homes of H. Burns and J. Sam
onson, both of Ohio avenue, who have
had diphtheria.
Miss Helen Mattern has a very sore
arm as the result of being vaccinated
at the University Of Chicago where
over five hundred students are carry
Ing their arms in mourning.
The Royal Neighbors gave a pedro
party at the Odd Fellows hall last
night. A large crowd was in attend
ance, the following prizes being
awarded First, Mrs Gamer; second,
Mrs. Tom Bartlett. First, J. Niscol-
son; second Mr. Fifield Consolation.
Mr.. Jewett of Robertsdale.
Mrs. E. Milligan left yesterday for
Battle Creek Mich, where her son.
Ernie is very sick with typhoid fever.
Mrs. Carringer of New York avenue,
has returned from from Colorado
Springs, where she has spent several
weeks at the home of her sister
husband, who has been very i'll, but
has since recovered.
John Hickey of New York avenue
IS still improving. and if present con-
ditions continue he will soon be able
| to be up.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-02

Thursday last. was held from the Lepell
undertaking parlors this morning at 10
O'Clock.
9. w. vann and wife left last even
ing for st. Paul. MINI. to visit rela-
tives three weeks.
A daughter was born TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Mccall last evening
A. H. Bowlby. Charles l. ozburn. r.
NJ. Brown and G. A. Stout of Gary. at
tended the Foresters masquerade ball
here last evening.
Mrs. Adelbert Kellogg and daughter
are visiting relatives in Chicago.
S. H. Forbes OF Evanston, Ill. IS
visiting relatives IN the city.
Mrs. Fred Gastins and daughter. Of
Boston. Mass, are the guests of VIII
liam Spencer and family
Prof. Elmer Cable Of Harvey. Ill. is
visiting friends in the city.
Mrs. w. H. Evans and children. OF
Portland. Ore, who have been visiting
relatives here the past two weeks, re-
turned to their home In Portland. Ore.
D. B. Moore. who has been visiting
relatives here the past week. returned
to his home in Chicago today.
Mrs. George E. Conrad of Conrad.
Ind, is visiting friends In the city for
few days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-02
LOWELL NEWS

Deputy Game Warden Duckworth has
received orders to go to the south
part of the state, where he has seven
teen counties to look after, and If there
are any violations of the game and fish
laws Gene will get them.
Mrs. Jerome Dinwiddie is visiting
her daughter. Mrs. John Hockhalter,
and husband. at Logansport. Her hus-
band Will join her today.
J. NJ Hale and family will soon leave
for Nebraska, where they go to make
an extended visit with their daughters
and brother, c. A Hale.
A large number of our people at
tended the corner stone laying of the
new addition to the court house at
Crown Point, today.
The front to the E. ]. Pixley block is
about completed and when done will be
one of our best business houses.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-02
INDIANA HARBOR

Loretta Mentzer has typhoid fever
The young people who attended the
confetti dance" in Weiland's hall,
East Chicago, last night from the Har-
Dor did not reach home until after 2
o'clock, and one young lady said it was
after 3 before she got the confetti
out of her hair.
Members of the Royal League are
planning for a social session Thanks
giving evening, at the new opera
house.
NJ fitzpatrick and family have
moved to Denver, Colo, to live.
Work on Oscar Georges new build
ing is progressing nicely.
The Young Ladies Social club gave
a Halloween party at the home of
Miss Lillian Spittle last night.
Mrs Mary Nelles has had as her
guests this week. Mrs. Tinlen and Mrs.
Sampson of Chicago.
W. B. VanHorne's youngest child is
very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Lambers are the
proud parents of boy.
Mrs McGranahan entertained the
Maccabee Ladies tonight with a ghost
party.
The Rebekha's surprised Mrs. Nc
Kay last night with a sheet and pill
low case party.
Mrs. Anna Rock Hughes. who has
been very sick with typhoid fever,
now has appendicitis and slight hopes
are entertained for her recovery. Her
husband came last night from Alex
andria, Ind. where he has been to
receive treatment for rheumatism
Miss Mary Lghtbody was calling
on friends in East Chicago last even
ing.
Harry Hannah is feeling much bet
ter since he returned from Alabama