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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29
DESPERATE DIAMOND ROBBER
WOUNDS POLICE OFFICER
James Irwin Caught Red Handed
With Loot From South Chicago
Jewelry Store.
CRASHING OF GLASS ATTRACTS A PATROL MAN
Latter Gives Chase But Burglar Stabs Him and When
Brought to Bay by Other Officers He Fights
Like a Fiend.

wrist He then doubled and ran back
towards the outskirts but Sergeant
Altman and Patrolman Thomas Ryan
who heard the flring. came upon the
scene and took up the chase.
After a short run RYAN came up to
the man and after a few shots were
exchanged the men clinched and Ryan
was the victor OF the sharp struggle
which followed. Irwin was taken to
the police station where he was
searched and q large quantity OF
watches and jewelry were found in his
pockets. 1t was estimated that the
jewelry and diamonds figured in value
nearly $4,000.
Works Like Old Hand.
The man was evidently an old time
crook. as the methods he used in enter
ing the store were bold In the ex-
treme. He took a heavy rock and
wrapping 1t in an old heavy piece Of
horse blanket, he sent Il crashing
through the big plate glass window.
Instead of broken glass falling inside
as he figured some of the larger pieces
struck the sidewalk and called the at
tention of the officer to the break.
White was weak from loss OF blood
from the wound on his wrist and a
physician was called 10 attend him.
The police will also try to connect
Erwin with the robbery that took
sneak thief entered the office of DR..
John Jankowski, ss07 Commercial ave-
including about $50.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29
Coroner's Jury So Finds
After All the Evidence
Is In.
INTEREST IS REVIVED
Deputy Peterson Advises Another In
vestigation and Police Think
They Have Clew.

The coroners jury which listened to
the evidence in the case of Albert
Hayes, who's body was found floating
in the Calumet river in West Ham
mond, Aug. Is, found a verdict of muir
der yesterday. The jury which was
composed of Frenk Green, John Lash
insl1i, Barney Sims and B. Toner, de-
cided that Hayes met death through
being struck on the head by some un-
known blunt instrument and then
thrown into the river by party or
parties unknown"
Deputy Coroney Peterson who con-
Quoted the inquest, advised that an
other investigation be started at once
and the police already believe they
have a clew that may lead to the ap-
prehension of the murderers. The po-
lice are positive that the job was done
by two men.
It is not improbable that detectives
will be sent out from the Chicago De-
tective headquarters to take charge of
the case with the cooperation of the
West Hammond officers, although no
arrests are likely to be made today.
Two Were Suspected.
Two switchmen, Ed Cartwood and
John Kane, were arrested by officers
Johnson and Kulczyk shortly after the
death of the unfortunate man but at
their trial they proved aubis in the
face of some sensational statements
one of them is alleged to have made
and accordingly We're released At
ter their release the affair gradually
drifted down and for a time it twas
forgotten. Today was set for the cor
oner to give verdict and the incident
is again the talk of the village.
Two brothers and two sisters OF the
deceased man were present at the In
quest this morning and they Were
greatly affected when the coroner an
nounced the Jury's verdict.
1t has been the opinion of the broth
bert Hayes, was murdered, although
bers Hayes, was murdered, although
for a time the West Hammond police
refused TO consider that theory.
Some interesting developments are
likely to come up within the next few
days and possibly the man or nler
responsible for his death may be cap
tured. The relatives of Hayes VINO
were at the inquest this morning, re-
turned to their homes in Chicago or
an afternoon train. The brothers
viii probably be back in the village
again tomorrow.
Immediately after the inquest was
over the two brothers and sisters OF
Hayes left the court room and walked
TO the scene OF Hayes death and tn,
quartette came back with tears ii
their eyes and the brothers are said L
have sworn 10 find the murderer Il
it takes a year TO do so.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29
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South Chicago. Aug. 29.-Caught in
the act of robbing the 1ewelry store
of John z. Eberhardt. 2S5 Ninetysec-
ond street. early today, a desperate
burglar fought a revolver battle with
the police OF the 18th precinct. and be-
fore he was captured, stabbed officer
John E. White in the wrist, inflictin~
a dangerous wound. The man gave his
name as James Irwin. At years OF age.
whose home is in Boston.
In the fight with Patrolman White,
Irwin knocked the officer down and
gaining his liberty. started TO make a
getaway. The sound of the breaking
of the glass and the report OF the re-
scene and desperate revolver battle
took place. with the result that Patrol
man Ryan, who led the chase caught
up with the robber and overpowered
him after a struggle.
Hears Glass Crash.
Officer White, while patroling his
route along the business street of the
suburb, heard the crashing of glass
and on investigation saw the dark
form of a man leap from the show
window and dash down the street. his
pockets bulging with loot. White gave
chase. firing his revolver as he ran
and the man stopped. When the pa
trolman reached his side. the crook
suddenly turned and struck the Officer
full in the face, knocking him down
With a knife he made lunge at th'
officer and inflicted cash on th'
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29
LUMBER YARD IS
THREATENED BY FLAMES.

East Chicago had quie a fire scare
this morning. A barn owned by John
Tomonsak. in the rear of his saloon,
located at 1906 Todd avenue, caught
fire and only for the prompt arrival
of the fire department the flames would
have spread TO the Cox lumber yards
adjoining il and the loss would have
gone up into the thousands. The fire
alarm was turned in by Mr.. Cox, who
owns the lumber yard, and the depart
ment responded at once and soon had
the flames under control. The loss 10
the barn and its contents it estimated
at $3.50.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29
SALVATION ARMY HERE.

The Salvation Army, fifteen members
strong invaded Hammond yeste1iay
and last night they held services on
the corner Of Holman and Sibley street
to a large number Of people Their
services consisted Of singing and play
ing The men in charge OF the con-
tingent have not decided just how long
they will remain IN the city, but it is
probable that they viii be here for a
week or so al least
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29
X-RAY TEST CAUSES SUICIDE.

Terre Haute, Ind, Aug. 2S.-George
\. Arthur. a piano tuner, aged AZ years,
shot himself today and died soon after.
He had suffered for months as the re-
suits Of injuries received from an X-ray
examination to locate a piece of wire
in his finger.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29
Especial to Lake County Times.)

South Chicago. Aug. 29.-John E.
Irwin. the man arrested in South
Chicago today as being a suspect of
the Gary murderer and of the jewelry
robbery at South Chicago was taken
to the Bureau of Identification in the
city today and here his past record
was learned. 1t was found that he
had served time in ST Louis. Boston
and several other eastern cities for
robberies. He is being held at the
Central station.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29
MAD DOG IS SHOT.
Police Are 'Phoned When One Appears
and Put an End TO Him Before
Any One Is Bitten.
Especial to Lake County Times)

Whiting. Ind. Aug. ga mad dog
caused considerable excitement in this
city in the vicinity of Cleveland avenue
yesterday. a dog ran down the street
frothing at the mouth and frightened
several people. Fortunately he did not
bite any one and the police, who were
called up on the phone. arrived on the
scene and shot the animal
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29
FOOTBALL ENTHUSIASM STARTS.

A large number Of football enthusi-
asts gathered at the offices OF the
Hammond Gary realty Office last night
and the football prospects for the COM
ing season were discussed. Nothing.
however, was done towards organizing 6
a team for this season, but another
meeting Will likely be called for the
last Of the week. At the meeting
last night it was decided to give a
dance tor the benefit OF the team, the
date Of which will be decided at some
later date
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29
FRENCK IMPROVING.

officer Fred Frenck, who was struck
by lightning during the storm Monday
evening is improving. He is able to
be about although he is unable TO use
his right hand. which is badly swol-
len. Frenck said last night that the
physician said 1t would be some time
before he could use that member but
that it would come around all right in
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29
COURT OPENS TUESDAY.

The Superior court will not open at
Valparaiso until Tuesday on account
of Labor Day being Monday. All at
torneys are requested to be present. on
Tuesday
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29
FRANK HANLY.
T0nAY,s DEVELOPMENTS.

Lieutenant Custy Of the West Chi
cago avenue police station received two
reprimands from his superiors for
starting the baseless story that Trepon
Mariana was the murderer of Lizzie
Schrader.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29

Charles Price and George Valentine
were arrested in Kouts upon informa-
tion furnished by Sheriff f. s.. Carter
and were threatened by a mob of
farmers wro thought they were the
murderers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29

Sheriff f. S. Carter is of the opinion
that the murderer is still in Gary and
that he is a white man. Jeaiously de-
veIops among the Gary police.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29
indianapolis. Ind. Aug.

Indianapolis. Ind, Aug. %.
Eheriff F. S. Carter, Hammond, Ind
II murderer of little girl IS found
take every precaution to protect him
from mob violence. THE LAW IS
ADEQUATE. Advise me as to condi
tions.
FRANK HANLY.
Hammond. Ind. Aug. 2S.
Hon. Frank Hanly. Indianapolis, Ind
We are amply able to take care of
the situation here. Whenever we need
help we will let you know.
+. S. CARTER.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. tonight and
possibly Friday; no much change
In temperature.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29
Rewards Are Increased.

The reward of $500 which was so
promptly offered by the real estate
board of Gary has been increased by
an addition $500, raised by the people
of Lake county.
The LAKE COUNTY TINES has offered
5000 for the capture and conviction
of the murderer. Sheriff Fred Carter
has put UP an equal amount, and
Prosecutor Boone is so anxious to get
q chance at the fellow that he has
offered to give q reward Of 800 for his
arrest.
This makes a total of $1,000 that has
been pledged, and it is one of the larg-
est rewards that has ever been offered
in the county for the arrest and con-
viction of a murderer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29

THERE ARE SOME JOBS HUNTING
YOU IN THE WANT COLUMNS To-
DAY.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29

The reward for the capture OF the
murderer has been increased TO $1,000.
The Gary real estate board offers $500,
Sheriff +. S. Carter officers $500, Prose-
cutting Attorney Boone offers 800 and
THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES offers 5000.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29
Carter Resent's HanIy's Action.

One of the interesting events of the
day was the receipt of the telegram,
which is printed above, by Sheriff f.
S. Carter from Governor Frank Hanly.
Carter was SO annoyed by the receipt
of the telegram that he sent back the
characteristic reply that Is also print
ed under that of the governors. Car
ter said this morning that he wonder
ed II the governor thought this was q
wilderness out here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29

The South Chicago police have ar
rested James Irwin for burglary and
regard him possible suspect in the
Gary child murder. He tells a con-
1licting story and finally admits being
in Gary the day of the murder.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29
MANY NEW DEVELOPMENTS
IN SCHRADER MURDER CASE
Hanly Wires Sheriff to Protect Muir
derer From Mob Violence in
Case He is Captured.
REWARD FOR CAPTURE INCREASED TO $1,000
Sheriff Convinced That Little Girls Slayer is Still in
Gary-Sure He's White Now

the most vivid imagination in the
world to make "T. NJ" out of It,
So all the efforts of the searchers
for the murderer to find "T. NJ" are
just wasted time and the only possible
value Of the injuries on the hand might
have would be to determine the fact
that the man who did the deed was a
laborer who wore hobnailed shoes
The Chicago papers which stood
sponsor for the story are the laughing
stock of those which were fortunate
enough to escape.
New Suspect in South Chicago.
The South Chicago police have in
their custody a man, arrested for bur
glary. whom they regard as a possible
suspect in the Schrader murder case.
The man, who gives his name as James
Erwin, AZ years of age, hailing from
Boston, was put through a rigid exam
fnatfon by the police of the Fifteenth
precinct with the result that he made
several admissions which could be re-
garded at least as suspicious circum-
stances. In the course of the examina-
ton he denied ever having been at
Gary, Ind. but he later said that he
was In the vicinity last Monday, about
the time Of the murder. His clothing
was examined and 1t was found that
while there were no blood stains, his
underclothes were missing. and he was
questioned on this point He at first
stated that he was not in the habit of
wearing underclothes. but later he
again changed his statement and said
that he had thrown the underclothes
away about two days ago. The police
at once made known their facts to
Sheriff Fred s. Carter ana the police
of Gary, and 1t is probable that some
time today the suspect will be looked
ever and further questioned by these
authorities.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29

Developments have been coming thick
and fast in the mystery of the murder
of Lizzie Schrader, the 9-year-old
daughter of William Schrader of Toles-
ton.
Probably the most interesting thing
IS that fact that Sheriff f. S: Carter. in
an interview with LAKE COUNTY TIMES
reporter this morning, expressed the
conviction that the murderer was still
in Gary and that he is a white man.
Sheriff Carter says the murderer
probably knows that he would be as
safe among the thousands of foreigners
In Gary as If he was thousand miles
from the scene of the murder and is
working along at his old occupation as
though nothing had happened.
Il believe he is a white man." said
Mr.. Carter because in all the cases of
assault in which negro was the as
sailant there have been very few cases
where the victim was murdered as well
as assaulted.
Deputy SheriH's Exciting Experience.
The experience of Deputy Sheriff
Horst al Kouts when he went there to
arrest two suspects, were exciting to
say the least, although the accounts of
them were greatly exaggerated.
Two men had been lurking around
in the cornfelds near Griffith and the
officers were notified They were
traced from place to place until they
were finally sen boarding a freight
train on the Erie bound for Crown
Point.
The deputy sheriff there was notified
but he was slow in getting to the sta
tion and the men We're carried on
through town. The Crown Point deputy.
however, telegraphed ahead to Kouts
and requested Constable Frank john
son to arrest the tramps. He did so
and Deputy Sheriff Horst of Crown
Point arrived on the scene in time to
prevent the two men. who gave their
names as Charles Price and George
Valentine from being roughly handled
by the infuriated farmers.
1t is said that woman stepped up
to one of the prisoners and had him
show her the bottom of his foot. There
she imagined she saw the initials II
NJ" and she wanted to see the man
strung up right there.
The ".T VI" CIeVv n Farce.
That IT. NJ" fake seems to have a
great many believers who think the
murderer will be located by means of
the initials.
A LAKE COUNTY TINES reporter saw
the dead child only a few hours after
1t was found by the heart-broken
mother. He was there when Dr. Hos
kins made an examination OF the child
TO determine whether her assailant had
left clew.
The bruises on the girls neck. where
she had been choked TO death, were
the most easily noticed, and her mouth
was bleeding as though she had been
struck in the mouth or a hand had been
held across her mouth so tightly that
her teeth cut her lips.
The inside Of one of the little girls
hands was injured as thought the man
had stepped on it. but it would require
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-29

cOaiTaci Subscribers 1884
Street Salss -. 1900
Total. YESTERDAY 1918 4
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-21
BIG REWARD
FOR MURDERER
GOVERNOR ASKED TO SUPPLE
MENT PRIVATE OFFERS.
Assassination of Mrs. Dora EIizey ID
Pike County viii Be RieidIy In
vestigated-Mass Meeting to Be
Held at osyka Tomorrow.
Daily News Special.

Daily News Special.
Jackson, June Ex-Governor Varda-
man has been requested to offer lib
eral reward for the assassins who shot
and killed Mrs. Dora Elizey at the
family residence in the southern part
of Pike County a few days since, and
proclamation offering the reward
will probably be issued Immediately
after his return to the city.
Citizesn of Pike County have deter
mined to bring the assassins of the
woman to justice, and properly avenge
the cold-blooded and unprovoked
crime. A call has been issued for a
mass meeting of Pike County citizens,
and also residents of Washington and
parishes, in Louisiana, to
be held at Osyka tomorrow, at which
a subscription list offering reward for
the capture of the murderers will be
circulated, this to supplements the re-
ward to be offered by the Governor
Through individual efforts more than
$500 has already been raised for this
purpose, and tits the desire of those
who are promoting the movement to
offer reward Of not less than $1,000
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-21
LIGHT CROP OF sPups.

Shawnee. Okla, June 21.--Shawnee,
which has attained widespread fame
as one of the leading potato markets
of the country, is likely to lose some
of its prestige this year, growers stat
ing that the total shipments this sum
mer will likely not exceed 500 cars
A remarkable falling off in the aver
age this year is responsible for the
shortage, as well as the untoward
weather. Some Of the former biggcs;
potato raisers have turned their fields
into alfalfa pastures, on which to raise
hogs Because of the shortage, prices
for potatoes will be much better this
year than last
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-21
TO FIGHT COAL TRUST.

Publishers Press.
Ashland, Wis, June 21.-Plans for
fighting the coal trust in the North
west will be completed at meeting
here today of recently organized CO.
Operative concern, which will bring
coal from the independent mines in
the East to Ashland in boats owned
by the company, thus taking coal d.
rect from the mines to the consumers
without the intervention of any organ
ICED monopoly. No one can secure
coal from the company except stock
holders, majority Of whom are farm.
ers. although many manufacturers and
merchants have purchased shares. The
scope OF operations will extend over
Wisconsin, Minnesota, North and
South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-21
YOU'RE NO GENTLEMAN"
SHE TOLD THE PASTOR

with having responded 4'He was I'M
popular with half the congregation"
That's no reason" blazed the Su-
preme Justices daughter back at the
minister. You're not popular with
half the congregation. Still you re-
main pastor"
Then the pastors wife interposed
with the remark that Mrs. Dombaugh
was mo lady," and the latter returned
the compliment by retorting that the
pastor was mo gentleman" The mat
ter was taken before the session which
informally decided that Mrs. Dom
baugh would have to make public
apology to Rev. and Mrs. Rourke
Mrs. Dombaugh has declined to do.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-21
SPOOKS HAUNT SCENE OF
MURDER OFLNDLANA TOWN

repentant murderer, who, according to
the villagers, nightly visits the scene
and weeps and walls the whole night
through.
On the night of the crime, the pistol
shots fired by Hardin attracted the at
tention of the neighbors, who swarmed
about the house, only to be command
ed by the wild-visaged assassin to
keep their distance on peril of death.
Sitting by the window, the light burn
ing low, revolver in his hand and
the bloody body CT his dead wife, by
his side, the aged veteran spent his
last night on earth, while scores of
curious and frightened people watched
the grim tragedy enacted before their
eyes.
Since that night no one has dared
enter the house. 1t is not the material
Hardin, with a revolver in his hand,
that they fear now, but Hardin's
ghost, sobbing in bitter woe for his
murdered wife and hurting impreca-
lions at those who dare disturb his
grief.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-21
TWELVE MISSOURI CITIZENS
WILLHANCDU,RLNC THE WEEK

unless Executive clemency intervenes.
Convicted of killing John Clemm0nds
in Iron County and were originally
sentenced to be hanged April IS, but
were respited. Ae
Tom Clay, a negro, sentenced to die
Thursday at Columbia for the murder
of another negro in a saloon brawl.
David Long who killed neighbor-
ing Pemiscot County farmer as the re-
suit of a quarrel about some hogs.
William spaugh, Jr., sentenced to
hang next Thursday for killing Sheriff
Polk, Of Iron County, after long legal
battle which was carried to the United
States Supreme Court.
John King a st. Louis negro, whose
sentence Has been affirmed by the
Suprem a Court and the date of execu-
ton set for next Thursday.
Martin Paulsgreve, who Stayed his
sweetheart in Andrew County and was
convicted of murder in the first de-
gree, but who vas recently declared
insane and is now in the st. Joseph
| Asylum.
John M. Crane, Kansas City wife
murderer, also respited because Of in
sanity and now confined in an asylum
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-21
EVERY MAN HIS OWN DOCTOR.

The average man cannot afford to
employ a physician for every slight
aliment or injury that may occur in
his family, nor can he afford to neg
lect them, as so slight an injury as
the scratch of a pin has been known
to cause the loss of limb. Hence
every man must from necessity be his
own doctor for this class of ailments.
Success often depends upon prompt
treatment, which can only be had
when suitable medicines are kept at
hand. Chamberlain Remedies have
been in the market for many years
and enjoy good reputation.
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel com.
plants.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy for
coughs, colds, Group and whoopine
cough.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Gan anti
septic liniment) for cuts, bruises
burns, sprain, swellings, lame bach
and rheumatic pains
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets for constipation, biliousness
and stomach troubles
Chamberlain's Salye for diseases O
the skin.
One bottle of each of these five pre-
parations costs but $1.25. For sale b,
Hays & Field and Yellow Pine Phar
macy. *s'