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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-05

Presiednt Mellen's reply to Mayor Thoms letter was given out to-day and is as follows:
 October 1, 1907. Hon William E.. Thoms,
 Mayor Waterbury, Conn.
 Dear Sir:-Your favor of the 3Oth is just at hand and it is needless to say, I trust, that I am very greatly surprised at the statements contained therein. It is difficult for me to be- lieve they are correct,b but I have given instructions, to MT Calvert Townley, vice-president, in charge of the affairs of the Come ;'icut com pany, that if there is any Justification for the statements you make that any effort on ;l.e part of any official of this company to influence the votes of it's employees must be discontinued forthwith. Nothing of the kind will be tolerated by myself in behalf of this or any other company with which I am connected. I wish you could be more specific in your state- ments and thus enable me to more quickly reach the party at fault.
 Yours truly,
 c. s. MELLEN, President.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-05

The popularity of Candidate Mcher for city clerk has been the surprise in this campaign He has shown re- markable strength in all parts of the city He has made the older Ioli- ticians sit ID and take notice and from the present outlook he will not only receive his normal party Ta- jOrity. but win run ahead of his ticket. He spoke at both the demo cratic rallies last night and if Ihe re cspticn he received is any indication of the result Monday evening. t will be only a question of the size of his majority.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-05
MELLON SPEAKS
Will Not Allow TrOlleymen 10 Take Sides in Campaign
 Letter 10 Mayor Th0mS
MAYOR THOMS LETTER

Considerable spice has been added to the political potpie by the letters of Mayor Thoms and President Mel len of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad. The mayor pro- tested againts the political work tha, was being done by trolley employees in behalf of Candidate Sewell. The reply to the mayors letter was re- ceived to-day. Here are the two let ters in full.
 September 30, 1907. "Mr Charles s. Mellen, President of
 the N. Y., N. H. and H. R. R. Co,
 New Haven, Conn:
 Dear Sir: I desire to call your attention to the active and. it seems to me, improper efforts that a.e now being put forth by the local officials of the Connecticut Co, acting as such, to influence the results of the pending city election in Waterbury, While I freely admit the right of every citizen as an individual to use such influence as he can in flavor of his choice, I do not believe it wise policy that any public service cor poration should allow its employees, while wearing it's uniform and active ly engaged in the pursuit Of Its busi- ness, to distribute to other erployes and to it's passengers the campaign emblems or literature of any candi- date for office. I have personally seen this done in Waterbury in the last few days, and will be able, I be- lieve, to establish it by evidence to your entire satisfaction.
 From whatever source it springs, or whatever be the reason for it, be- sire as a citizen of the state to pro- test against It. Yours very truly,
 WILLIAM \. THOMS, Mayor"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22
Chicago, Lake Shore and
South Bend Asks For
Side Track.
KENSINGTON 8 EASTERN
This Is To Be the Name of the Con-
Meeting Link Between Interurban
and Illinois Central.

Investigation of the temporary
switch track" for which the Chicago
city council has been asked to grant
permit to the Kensington and East
ern railway, a subordinate concern of
the Illinois Central. brought TO light
yesterday plans to connect Chicago with
the Chicago. Lake Shore and South
Bend electric railway within the next
six months.
The new line is on interurban third
rail passenger railway running from
south Bend, Ind. through Michigan
cry East Chicago and Whiting, It
Is TO be extended to Gary and Ham
mond, where it is proposed to connect
the line with the Kensington and East
ern. The latter is to be a double track
road one track being used by electric
passenger trains and the other by
steam freight trains.
The electric road has obtained its
right Of way so far as Hammond. The
Westinghouse company is constructing
It's power houses. The company has
purchased five acres of land at Ken
slngton as a terminus. Fifteen miles
OF track have been laid. Rails for
twenty more miles are on the ground
Electric Has Right of Way.
The interurban road is being financed
by western syndicate In which
James Hanna, a nephew of the late
Senator Mark Hanna, is interested.
Francis c. McMillin of the Cleveland
co. law firm OF Hogan, McMilIin 81
Pattison is also Interested
At first 1t was planned to bring the
road into Chicago over the Metropoli-
tan elevated and then over the Alley L,
Finally traffic agreement was made
with the Illinois Central The Ken
sington and Eastern was then organiz-
ed to connect the Illinois Central with
Hegewisch, Gary and other Indiana
manufacturing centers, and to bring
the South Bend road into the city. w
J. Harahan of the Illinois Central is
manager of the Kensington and East
ern,
Two miles of track of the Kensing-
ton and Eastern have already been
constructed, running southeasterly from
Kensington. This is all on private
right of way.
Ask Only Temporary Permit.
The ordinance pending in the council
asks the privilege of crossing 130th
street with a temporary track to haul
material from Hegewisch to the right
Of way. A plan to run the Kensing-
ton and Eastern through Hegewisch
has been abandoned
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22
BETZ AND BAUER WANT
ACREAGE INSTEAD OF LOTS
Ask Board of Public Works for Vaca-
ton of Land Between Simplex and
Betz PIant-JOhnsOn Street to Re
main Open.

Messrs. c. E. Bauer of the Simplex
Appliance factory, and F. s. Betz of the
Betz plant were before the board OF
public works this morning to ask that
body to vacate the lots and streets
between the Simplex factory and Betz
plant.
Although plated for building pur-
poses the two men have come to the
conclusion that the land will always
be idle as residence property and that
1t would be more available for factory
purposes.
The question Of reducing the lots
to acreage VIII have to be decided by
the county commissioners, while that
of vacating the streets in this divi-
sion will have to be decided by the
local board of public works.
Whatever the county commissioners
may do, it is now the intention of the
members Of the board of public works
to hold Johnson street open and pos
sibly, in the course of time, get a
bridge over the river there.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22
AGED RESIDENT OF NEWTON
COUNTY is BURIED TODAY
Father of Eighteen Children Succumbs
TO Injuries Sustained by Being Run
Down by MOnOn Engine-Was Eigh-
ty-fOur Years Old.

John Bonfeld of Rose Lawn, was
buried today at Momence. III. His
burial marks the closing epoch Of one
of the most picturesque lives of New
ton county. His death which although
occurring at 81 years of age, came
nevertheless rudely and painfully.
Mr.. Bonfield died last Wednesday
from the results of an accident that
befel him while crossing the Monon
tracks, about seventy-five feet below
the depot. 1t was net enough that a
monster engine struck the old man. 1t
also dragged him until he became IN
conscious.
When he was picked UP it was found
that he had been struck below the
left shoulder and that three of his ribs
were broken. He died at II o'clock
Wednesday night.
Bonfeld was a member of the G. A.
R.. and 1t is said by his friends that
his patriotism knew no bounds After
the war he settled dcwn to the simple
life and devoted all of his time to his
family. He was the father of eighteen
children and he could tell Of hard
times, when 1t was necessary to serf-
ously consider whether it would be
advisable to buy pair of brass toed
boots for Johnny or If it would not
be better to spend the money on q
dress for Mary. They succeeded. how
ever, in raising the family honorably
and there was no greater delight fol-
the old people than when the children
would, on Sunday, gather at their
home for a few hours visit OF late
years Bonheld was in charge of the
Thedley ranch near Rose Lawn.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22
HARD TIME BALL.

court Evergreen No CO w. 0. F.
want one hundred and three hoboes to
meet them in the X. of p. hall. Tues
day evening. February 26, to assist
them in tripping the light fantastic toe
70 tho music OF the Gindle Orchestra
A recess Of ton minutes viii be allowed
for their partners for the grand hobo
march Judges will be chosen who viii
decide the best looking hobo couples
and prizes will be awarded the four
who excel in this connection. An ad-
mission fee Of ten cents Will be charged
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22

Demeatio Science club No. meets
with Mra /. T. Meyer IN Doty street
tonight Mira A. r. Knots viii demon
strate on salads and their dressings.
Mics clara Eseher of Ann Arbor,
Mich is Ga Hammond visiting at the
home 81 AR and Mrs. B. T. fischer In
llummer avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bicknou will entertain
Professor and Mrs McDaniels together
with tho members OF the board OF edu-
coation and their wives at a six o'clock
dinner this evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22
SCHOOL BOYS LEAVE HOME.

Clyde Willis and John Cane, two lads
from Hyde Park, are missing since last
Tuesday and are causing their parents
much trouble. Willis had SIS in his
clothes when he started out and 1t is
thought that they are out to seek their
fortunes. The local police have been
asked to give their aid in finding the
bovS
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22

The County Tax List is in the hands
Of Blackburn & UIIrich, room 3, Taper
block, where You can pay your county
taxes, thereby saving a trip to Crown
POint.-2-16-1wk.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22

last evening &c spend the week end
with relatives.
The children Of ". II. Hammond, who
have been Ill for several days, are re-
ported much improved
Mrs. Kuss IS here from Kouts, Ind,
looking after busiAu-s interests and
visiting relatives.
G. E. c. Payne viii attend meeting
OF the Mystic Shrine at Medinah tenn
pie In Chicago this evening.
County Assessor Black. who has been
in Hammond on business with B. E.
Esoher, viii return to his home in Low
ell this evening.
Miss Agatha and Frank Shaw are
here from Huntington visiting at the
home Of their tunt, Mrs. A D. James
Of State street.
Dana Summers, Edwin Gavit and
Roscoe Hemstock attended the athletic
meet at the First Regiment armory in
Chicago last evening.
Judge T. NJ. C. Hembroff was over
from Indiana Harbor on business this
morning.
Amos Towle returned to Steager, H.,
today after a short visit here with Mrs.
a. Towle.
Miss Bertha Examiner has resigned
her position as stenographer In the
real estate Office of J. F. Irish and has
taken one with the Lake County Title
q Guaranty company in Grown Point.
Judge McMahan returned this morn
ing from Indianapolis, where he has
been lobbying in the senate.
Attorney ]. w. Babcock of Goodland
transacted business here today.
Miss Florence Stuart of Whiting, In l.,
called on friends here today.
Joe Beardsley went to Chicago on
business for the South Shore Gas &
Electric company this morning.
The city hall was closed today in
celebration of washington's birthday.
Harry Frame attended a K. OF P.
convention in Chesterton last night.
Charles White, a mason from Michi-
gan City, has taken a temporary posi-
ton at Gibson.
Bert Knight of Burlington, Wis, was
in Hammond this morning visiting
friends on his way to Chicago.
Mrs. William Herkner spent today
visiting and shopping in Chicago.
Attorney D. q. Boone transacted bust
ness in Gary today.
Emil Herkner is visiting friends in
Chicago this afternoon.
Clerk Oliver Holmes of Gary made
a number of business calls here this
morning.
Deputy Sheriff James frost was a
business visitor in Gary today.
Roscoe Hemstock attended a thea
ire party composed of friends from
aIparaiso and Engleewod, in Chicago,
Wednesday evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22

The names and addresses of per-
sons who have houses for rent
containing 5 and rooms, at
from SIS to SIS per month.
We have a number of good reIi-
able men of families who would
like to rent houses in Hammond.
Please send address to this Conn
pany at once and parties will call
on you. w. B. CONKEY ca
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22

LOST.-Small fox terrier all white ex-
cepting one side of face and both
ears being black Please return to 326
E. State street and receive reward
2-22-tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22

Miss Lobitz is prepared to dc ali
kinds OF fancy sewing. Easter gowns
and evening waists speciaIties. Suite
300 Hammond building.--2-14-9t.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22

G, E. c. Payne will attend a meeting
OF the Mystic Shrine at Medinah tenn
pie in Chicago this evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22


misses MINNIE turner Agnes Melele
and Gertrude VSnderhoof. composed
matinee party to see ~The Yankee
ro,..t1.a 49,, e...,,,
Misses Eunioe MeiSle. Hedwlg Thum
and Ruth Sohl. composed Il matinee
nar4,, - see ..7,ho s,,o,b,-., ,x,n.-., -.
Mrs Wallace Jaques and sister-fn-
law. Miss May Jaques. returned this
afternoon from a weeks visit with the
Ilatter's sister. Mrs. Lena XVtnebrenner.
at Albion. Ind.
.
Miss Gertrude Kraus. is the guest OF
friends in Chicago today.
The Epworth League or the First NJ.
T. church will give concert, Friday
evening. March l, IN the church. Miss
Maya Haines, reader of Chicago. Will
An excellent program has been ar
ranged by those in charge.
.
me Martha society Of the First
Christian church was entertained yes
terday afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
John Addlngton at her home In Russell
street. a large number of the members
Of the society were present who after
the business was disposed OF enjoyed a
pleasant social hour. The Deborah
society Of the Christian church also met
yesterday with Mrs. Davis in Indiana
avenue
o.
entertained a sewing circle of Iittla
ladies in most delightful manner.
After an Industrious afternoon the
young hostess served light refresh
ments The club members were: Misses
Florence Gartner. Frieda Schaadt, The
resa Runge, Lizzie Buser. Mary Elias,
Lora Lukeman and Frances WILL
Mrs J. II Dolson. has returned IN
her home in Walter straat af+ar y
severe Illness at the Frances willard
hospital in Chicago.
Miss Ruth McKeoxvn very n1aasan+lv
entertained a number Of friends at
George washington party last evening
At nome BIumTQ4r
house was very prettiIv decorated in
red white and bIne and games sue-
gestive of the dav we're induIgad in
a delicious luncheon was served nv the
hostess. The guests present were.
Misses Grace and Hazel Taber. sadie
Idston Hazel Cotton Edith Dreron
Mae and Mable Hubbard. Messrs. Leo
Merrill Lawrence Hamacher, Sam Liv-
Towle.
a number of the members of the
order of True Kindred will go to
Chicago tomorrow to attend the Su-
dred which Will be held in Handel hall.
10 E. Randolph street Chicago. An ex-
cellent program has been arranged for
Invocation Chaplain
Commanders Address.
DR.. Mary E. Jackson of Hammond.
Violin and piano duet. Observation-Disclosures.
Miss Irma Hanson and Mrs. c. E.
Turk.
Presentation of S. N. I. officers 800.
Mrs Nettie Kenner
acknowledgements to outgoing mem
bers
Presentation and installing of new
Piano Solo. .......... Mrs. Annie Scott
Recitation -. Miss Bessie ]. Kenner.
Vocal solo Miss Sylvia Marotta
Merits Of the Order, Samuel B. GowrIey.
Vocal Duet
NT4esoe C,Lor,raiyr or6 Coih o4 Iror,
mond.
Piano Solo ...... Mrs. Annie Scott.
Reading ..................Mr Sullivan
Vocal Solo ....... Mrs. L c. shaner
Misses Marie and Rose Hoffman.
Address by visiting members and
speakers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED-Two well furnished rooms
for light housekeeping. Address
Mrs. Turner, 25 State street.-2-24-4t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22

Nothing succeeds like an honest eff
fort. The making of THE LAKE
COUNTY TIMES is an honest effort.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22

Mrs. Kuss is here from Kouts, Ind
looking after business interests an,
visiting relatives
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22

Mrs. c. ]. Sooy, nurse, phone 1884
.2-20-2w
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22

THE CITY |.
c. p. Wiley. manager of the Pro
ducts Manufacturing company trans
acted business in Chicago this after
noon.
Otto Hudson and william WHITFIELD
attended the athletic meet at the Ar
mory in Chicago last evening.
w. H. Britton will attend the theater
in Chicago this evening with Chicago
friends.
Dr. Ecckles of Chicago called on
friends in Hammond this afternoon.
Attorney Peter Crumpacker was in
Crown Point today, attending the case
of Hildebrandt, adm, VS.. the Republic
Iron & Steel company.
Attorney Fred Crumpacker attended
court in Crown Point today.
Miss Cora Rowe spent today in Chi
cago.
Grace Miller Of Condit street spent
this afternoon in Hegewisch.
Harry Burge and children. Ruth and
Clare. were Chicago visitors this af-
ternoon.
Mrs. S. F. Parker and brother, viii
son Jordan, spent this afternoon in
Chicago.
Leo Wolf of the Lion store transact
ed business in Chicago this afternoon.
Miss Eva McFan was among the
visitors in Chicago this afternoon.
Mrs. F. G. Williams and daughter
Bessie, spent this afternoon shopping
in Chicago.
City Attorney L. T. Meyer went to
Chicago this afternoon to hear ex-
President Grover Cleveland.
Nicholas Bick made a number of
business calls in Chicago this after
noon.
Mrs. Patrick Kelley and daughter,
Julia. were Chicago shoppers this af-
ternoon.
The bell on the old Methodist church
is being moved today to the new church
on Russell street, that is fast nearing
completion.
Professor W. A. Hill transacted
business IN Chicago today.
Raymond Cleveland was a Chicago
business visitor this morning.
Adolph Hirsch made a number Of
calls in Chicago today.
Mrs. W. J. Green and daughter, Eta,
visited friends in Hegewisch today.
Mrs. Grant Hunter spent today in
Chicago.
Mrs J. D. Ebright and daughter,
Miss Ethel, We're Chicago visitors to-
day.
in session today nor this evening, in
celebration Of Washington's birthday
anniversary.
Miss Madge Price and Paul vedder
college for a six months course in
stenography.
Miss Lena Linder is substituting in
Stinson Bros law Office during the alb
sence OF Miss Mable Sherry.
Miss Blanch Mortenson has taken
position as stenographer with the
Hammond Glue company.
Miss Grace Zero is substituting in
the Offices of the VIM, Grover Tank
works in East Chicago for a few days.
Misses Anna Glack and Mable Palm
er are absent form their classes in the
Chicago Business college on account
of sickness.
Misses Balm and Margaret Prest
have taken positions with the F. S.
Betz company.
Miss Lillian Porch has resigned her
position as stenographer in the IN
diana Harbor Railway Offices.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mooloy and daugh-
ter, Marie spent yesterday afternoon
in Chicago.
George Bradt of East State street Is
recovering from three weeks siege
Of grip.
r l. Miller has taken his final load
Of office furniture TO his offices in
the Sstock Exchange in Chicago. He
will still have a representative at his
former Office In the Hammond building
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22

last evening tc spend the week end
with relatives
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22

The children Of ". H. Hammond, who
have been i'll for several days, are re-
ported much improved
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22

County Assessor Black. who has been
IN Hammond on business with B. E.
Esoher. win return to his home in Low
ell this evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22

Miss Agatha and Frank Shaw are
here from Huntington visiting at the
home Of their tunt, Mrs. A D. James
of State street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-22

Miss Nina Petit went to Chicago
The pioneer express., 1907-08-16
DAMAGE IN MINNESOTA AND
IOWA MUCH GREATER THAN
- ss
FIRST REPORTED.
GRAIN POUNDED INTO EARTH
TWO COUNTIES IN ILLINOIS suF.
FER DAMAGE TO THE EXTENT
OF 100000.

st. Paul, Special-Four dead nine in
iured, property loss in Minnesota
alone amounting to considerably more
.han 100000 and incalculable damage
to telegraph and telephone wires
and through them to business inter-
ests, form the total of the results of
Tuesdays storm as summed up from
dispatches received.
In two counties in Illinois the dam.
age is estimated at $1.O0O.0OO, includ-
ing the laying waste of $4,000 acres of
corn.
Four dead were reported from For.
est City, Iowa.
Several others were reported dead,
but the reports could not be confirm
ed, and late advices from Des Moines
were to the effect that those reports
probably were incorrect.
Cyclone in Iowa.
Dispatches from Iowa told of cy-
clone which swept across the north
eastern part of Winnebago county.
clearing a path twenty rods wide and
The pioneer express., 1907-08-16
Two \ \ MEN / | 1 KILLED ! [ d
. !. FOR / y THEIR /: ! MONEY
VICTIMS or MYsTERloUs Dou-
Bile E:MURDERsFouhp II MIN.
NEAPoLis.
Df1tC1lyt /, foRd IS BAfltD
ONE BODY MANaLEp ~ TRAIN
TO WIPE OUT EVIDENCE Or
CRIME.
Df1tl1lyt foRd IS BAffltD

Minneapolis, Aug. 13. - Unknown
murderers killed two, men In Mime
apolis early Sunday morning, evident
~ for their money. Soy
The crime was not discovered until
late yesterday afternoon, although the
body of one victim was found on the
railroad tracks in the morning, where
1t had been placed by the murderers.
The lifeless body of Andrew Berg
lund was first found, terribly mutilat-
ed, under the wheels of freight car
on the side track of the Minneapolis
& Western railway at the foot of
Twelfth avenue south. Trainmen dis
covered the body, and as it was sup
posed that the man had been the VIC
tim Of an accident no particular in
vestigation was attempted.
Find Body in Weeds.
About $3.50 in the afternoon color
ed man walking through patch of
weeds at the foot of Twelfth avenue,
near First street, discovered the body
of the second man, who has not yet
been identified. An examination dis
closed the fact that the md had died
from bullet wound in the head.
The discovery of the second man,
who beyond a doubt had been murder
ed, caused further investigation into
the death of the first victim. Bjerk-
lund's head was found to be crushed
as though he had been struck with
some heavy and blunt instrument.
The wound would in itself have
caused death or unconsciousness, and
It is believed his body was then
placed on the tracks in an effort to
hide the crime and the real cause of
death.
Detectives Get Busy.
Detectives were at once put on the
case, and the entire neighborhood was
searched for clues.
Whether the two murders were con.
nected in any way is not known. 1t
is believed by the police that Bjerk-
lund was killed about midnight, while
the unidentified man evidently met
death about 1 o'clock in the morning,
as residents in the vicinity say they
heard shot about that time, but they
could see nothing, and thought little
Of the matter.
The police have no clue to the mur-
derers.
The pioneer express., 1907-08-16

elements force. and the damage In
that city was found to be much greater
than at first given OUT 1t was well to.
ward evening before the street car
service could be resumed. even imper-
fectly, many Of the wires being down
and tracks in all parts Of the city be.
ing obstructed by the trunks Of fallen
trees.
Lightning KIN. Two.
.Pana, ILL.,, Special-A heavy thunder
storm swept over this section last
night and lightning killed Frank Den.
derson and Peck Roberts. Three men