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Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31
A HiND00'S TOILET.
Curious Morning Scene In an Eass
Indian Compound.

All over the compound, from yeran-
das and sgo-downs, forms are seen
rising from sleep. each one wrapping
the drapery of his couch about him,
with no idea in doing 50 of conforming
to any standards urged upon the at
tention of the race BY Mr.. Bryant, but
for the simpler if less poetic reason
that these draperies constitute his bed
ding by night and his neither garment
by day. But DO not make the mistake
of thinking that because the ysequire-
ments OF the Hindoo's costume are
scanty his toilet is therefore a per-
functory matter. Follow him to the
well. The chances are that you will
never drink water again, but you will
obtain knowledge. On the brink Of
that great yawning hole in the ground
known as the compound well, whose
sides are of stone and whose steps lead
you down to the waters edge, behold
the males of the compound Di-
vested of the draperies already re-
ferred to and in attitudes ranging all
the way from the pose of the Disk
Thrower' to that of the most resolute
squatter upon western claim. they
are lined up in a row from the top of
the steps to the bottom In the hand
of each is a chatty, and one and all
are engaged in the offices of the morn
ing bath And their tub is the well
The brimming chatties are passed up
and the empty ones down, legs are
curried, feet are secured, teeth are pol
ished with charcoal and stick. throats
are gargled, noses trumpeted. and, in
short the whole man receives such q
washing and splashing. such a rub
bing and scrubbing, such a molishing
and polishing, as leaves nothing to be
desired except in connection with the
we'll This latter consideration. how
ever. is one that does not disturb the
Hindoo, who, priding himself upon be
ing externally the cleanest platter in
the universe, devotes but little thought
to the inside of the dish.
His ablutions and those of his col
leagues concluded, he fills his chatty
once more from the pure fountain be-
low, lifts it high in the air, throws his
head back and with unerring aim potrs
| the crystal libation in one long, steady
stream down his open throat, skillfully
poised to receive and conduct it to his
germ proof interior. This done, his
draperies are resumed, and he departs
to his work.
Suddenly, as out of catapult, the
sun leaps up from behind the eastern
hills, and day is at hand. Mary Ana
| bel Chamberlain in Atlantic.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31
One Of Those Fables.

One day the Fox made complaint to
the Lion and had the Hare summoned
before the king of beasts. When she
had arrived the Lion said:
s'As | understand this case, the Fox
complains that the Hare runs away
from his society and thereby shows a
distrust of him and causes him to feel
humiliated"
"Yes. that is exactly the case re-
piled Reynard "Only two days ago
followed her for over a mile, but she
would not heed my voice. 1t is not J
bit sociable of her
.Is this true?. was asked of the
Hare.
s.It is, but you must know that the
Foxes prey on the Hares and that if
do not run away [ stand to be eaten"
II have no thoughts Of eating her, :
said the Fox in fact, it is SO long
since | have devoured a Hare that
no longer care for the taste You. O
King of Beasts, have commanded that
all the inhabitants of the forest dwell
together in harmony. ! simply desire
to carry out my part but how can I
the Hare looks upon me as a bloody
minded villain?'
.sThat is true,7 said the Lion after a
moments thought land / shall ar
range to have one of the Hares legs
tied up, so that she cannot run so fast. :
"Alas, it will be my death if you do"
walled the Hare.
"'Tis decision that shows your
wisdom. o Lion" added the Fox, with
sly grin on his face.
Eyes, it shall be done" continued the
Lion, "but that you may not be tempt
ed to eat her | shall order that yon
wear muzzle while aEroad in the for
sest. That's all, / believe"
Moral.-Nothing is more uncertain
than the digging of pit for the othet
fellow.--M. Quad.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31
A STORY OF MILLIONS.
The Way One Man Had a Fortune
Thrust Upon Him.

The Way One Man Had a Fortune
Thrust Upon Him.
A story is told of how the reluctant
giving of promissory note by a penni-
less New York lawyer brought for
tune into his pocket amounting to sev
eral millions. The man referred to,
John NJ Bixby. went to New York in
1880 from backwoods district as a
half starved lawyer. To pay 81 week
for board and washing kept him on the
verge of bankruptcy. He struggled on
for q year or two and was constantly
seeking odd jobs outside of the law to
enable him to exist when friendly
lawyer in whose Office he had desk
room called him aside one day
Here is a chance for you. Bixby
said the LAWYER Il have an estate to
settle and must get rid of the farm on
the north side of the city. 1t is APP
praised at 5000. You can have it at
that figure
II have not dollar to my name, Z
exclaimed Bixby.
"You can give me your note, and |
will renew it until you get ready to
pay it replied the lawyer.
The young man hesitated for some
time. He was very nervous about plac
ing himself under obligation for sc
large a sum. but finally consented
Young Bixby had to ask for the re
newal of his note two or three times
had to deprive himself Of the necessi
ties of life to hold the farm until the
opening of the Erie canal and the first
lighting of the city by gas gave the
metropolis a new birth and his farm
was quickly swallowed in the growth
At the time of his death Bixby's prop
erty was worth $7.000,00o. Today its
market value is more than $13.000000.
National Magazine
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31
Mr.. LincoIn,s Brevity.

A historian recalls the fact that in
Mr.. Lincoln's speech to the notification
committee at Springfield there We're
139 words and in his formal letter of
acceptance there were 134 words. In
his speech of acceptance to the com
mittee in Washington in 1864 there are
1866 words, and in his letter of accept
ance there are 200 words. But let Us
remember that there were no typewrit-
ers in those days, and such thing as
a phonograph had not been dreamed Of
st. Louis Post Dispatch.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31
NoTICE TO CREDITORs

John G. voorhies, executor OF the estate OF
the Surrogate OF the County of Gloucester, here
by gives notice to the creditors of the said Eiix
abeth Il voorhies, deceased, TO bring in their
debts, claims and demands against the estate q
within nine months ffom this date. or they viii
be forever barred of any action therefor against
the said executor JOHN O. VOORHEES,,
Dated October 29th. 1908. Executor.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31
no CREpETons

William o. Flitcraft executor Of the estate Of
Mary W. Comfy, deceased, by direction OF the
gives notice to the creditors Of the said Mary W.
Comfy, deceased, TO bring In their debts, claims
and demands against the estate OF the said de-
cedent under oath or Affirmation within nine
months from this date or they viii be forever
barred Of amy action therefor against the said
executor. WILLIAM q. FIITCRAFT.
Dated Dee 1st 1908. Executor.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31
Uncorrupted.

81 once spnrned bribe of 100000,
said the orator, naturally evoking .
round of applause.
may, friends. do not cheer he con
tinued. 1T is the duty of all to be
honest. Besides, the services demanded
by the brazen scoundrel were wortl
double the money" Philadelphia
ledger
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the account o.
James White guardian and trustee of the estate
of Stacy H. Folwell, deceased, will be audited
by the Surrogate and reported for settlement 10
the Orphans Court of the County OF Gloucester.
on Thursday, December 81, 1908.
JAMES WHITE,
Guardian and Trustee.
Dated Surrogates Office. Nov. %. 1908.
Jos. ]. SUMMERILL. Proctor.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31
NOTICE OF sETrLEM EMIT.

Notice is hereby given that the account Of
Paul 8. Reeves. Executor of the estate Of Sarah
s Andrews, deceased, will be audited by the
Surrogate and reported for settlements to the
Orphans Court of the County of Gloucester, on
Thursday, December 81, 1908.
PAUL S. REEVES,
Executor.
Dated surrogate's ONCE, Nov. %. 1908.
Jos j. SUMsfERILI. Proctor.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31
no CREpaToRs.

Austin H. Swaekhamer, executor OF the
estate of Hannah A. Wood, deceased. By
direction of the Surrogate of she County
OF Gloucester, hereby gives notice TO the cred
isors of the said Hannah A Wood, deceased, %
bring in their debts, claims and demands agsinss
the estate OF the said deeedent, under oath o.
affirmation, within nine months from this data
or they viii be forever barred OF any aefaeu
therefor sgainst the said executor.
AUSTIN 81. SWACKHAMER,
Dated Nov. 23rd 1905. ExeeutoE.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31
What She Wanted to Know.

'You are going to marry rich wid.
over who has three children"
'soh. know that replied the beau
tIful girl, 'sbnt I'd like to find out
what we are going to do with the chill.
lren, for, as he says, they certainly
need mothers care'-St Louis Re
public.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31
Joseph I'll. Wilkerson
Contractor and Builder
PAULSBORc, N. j. 10 S1-08-1 /,
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT.
PAULSBORC, N.

John r. Truitt. Administrator of the estate Of
Harry III. Hurff deceased will be audited by the
Surogat and reported for settlement to the
Orphans Court OF the County OF Gloucester, on
Thursday, December 81. 1905.
JOHN F. TRUITT,
Administers.
Dated surrogate's Office Nov. %, 1905.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31
Not the Suitor's Fault.

Fond Father (trembling with emo
tion) You are audacious. You arr
heartless! She Is my only child! Snitol
wishing to pacifyl But. my dear sir
y9u err you can't blame me for that
Illustrated Bits.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31
NOTICE no CREDITORS

Joseph D. Murray. administrator OF the estats
OF ThoEaas D. ireland, deceased, by direction Of
the Surrogate OF the County of Gloucester here
by gives notice to she creditors OF the SAID
debts, claims and demands against the estste 81
the said deeedent, undeg oath or Affirmation,
within nine months from this date, or they will
be forever barred OF any acsion therefor agains3
the said Administrator
JOSEPH D. MURRAY,
Administxntox-
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31
NOTICE 0F sETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the account of
John F. Trutt, Executor of the estate OF Daniel
Stanton, deceased, will be audited by ths
Surrogate and reported for settlement 70 the
Orphans Court of the County OF Gloucester. on
Thursday, December 81, 1905.
JOHN F.. TRUITT,
Executor.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31

Steer straight course and let tha
other fellow do the lodging You'll
ind the world willing to step aside foi
i fellow who knows where he Is going
Marcus.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31
NEoEEcE OF sETTLEME ENr.

Notice is hereby given that the account OF
Grover G. Richman Administrator OF the estate
OF Elizabeth Richman, deceased will be audited
by the Surrogate and reported for settlements ~
the Orphans Court of the County of Gloucester.
on Thursday, December 81, 1905.
GROVER O. RICHMAN,
Administrator.
Dated Surrogate's ONCE Nov. g. 1908.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31
NOTICE OF sETrLkMENr.

aNotice Is hereby given that the final account
OF Elizabeth Pratt Talman, executrix OF Henry
s. Talrnan deceased, who was the executor OF
Emily O. Hopkins, deceased. will be audited
by the Surrogate and reported for settlements 80
the Orphans Court of the County of Gloucester,
on Thursday, December 81 1905
ELIZABETH PRATT TALMAN,
Execusrix.
Dated Surrogate Office, Nov. %, 1908.
los ]. SuMMERILL. Proctor.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31
Dated December Il. 1905.


Bsef cattle and calves wanted. Fresh ooxn
and sprin&ers Aly~ayeson hand Call on OF -
dress ~ 81 H. NATHAN.
I18us Il uHs CLAYTON, n. T.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31
oTICE TO eREDITORs.

Elizabeth Pratt Talman, ,executrix of the estate
of Henry s. Talanan, deceased, by direction oz
she Surrogate of the County of Gloucester. here
by gives notice to the creditors of the saidHenry
S. TaIman deceased TO bring in their debts.
claims and demands against the estate OF the
said decedent, under oath, or Affirmation, within
nine months from this date, or they will be for
ever barred OF any action therefor against the
said executor.
ELIZABETH PRATT, TALMAN.
Dated Get 10th, 1908. Execusrix.
Jos j. Summerill Proctor.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-18
INVESTIGATES
Mystery Surrounds Death of
Louis Russell, Found
Beside Railroad.

Coroner Hoffman yesterday began an
investigation of the death of Louis
Russell, who was found dead Tuesday
by the side of the Illinois Central
tracks at Brookdale. Russell was
found lying by the side of the track
with an ugly cash in the rear of his
head and at first was supposed to have
been struck by an Illinois Central
train, but later, upon investigation, 1t
was found that he had not been struck
by a train but is supposed to have been
murdered.
Russell is employed as a bartender
down town and is well known in
Brookdale, where he resides. Mrs.
Russell. his wife, is almost Frustrated
with grief over the accident or muir
der and refuses to be consoled by her
friends.
The body of Russell was laid away
to rest yesterday at Mt. Olivet, the
Knights of Columbus having charge OF
the funeral rites.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-18
PLAYS WITH MATCHES
Does This Boy and Sets
House on Fire With In
jury to Himself.

Playing with matches might have
cost four-year- julius Schusa his
life yesterday had it not been for his
mothers presence of mind.
The mother was in the back yard
when she heard her little boy. scream.
Rushing into the house she saw the
little fellow trying to fight a fire with
his little hands after he had set the
window curtains afire.
The mother summoned the fire de-
partment, No. As answering the call.
The prompt arrival of the department
enabled the men to extinguish the
flames before they could do any con
siderable damage.
julius later told his mother that
while she was out he had found some
matches and that he had lit them, not
however, intending to set the house
afire. julius is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jonathan Schusa, who live al
1854 Superior avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-18
GOES TO POOR FARM
and Death ENDS ALL
Sad Story of Hardworking
Foreigner Who Came to
Gary Few Months Ago.
TAKEN ILL WITH CONSUMPTION
Then John Petre Is Landed in Lake
County Asylum, Death Com
ing Yesterday.

The sad ending of a man came at
ten o'clock yesterday when John Petre,
a hard working foreigner passed away
in Gary. after several weeks of illness
at the poor farm where he was taken
shortly after his sickness became Sc
rious. Petre has been in the United
States but short time and during his
stay here has suffered with the dread
disease, consumption. When he was
taken sick and knew that he could
not recover he struggled in vain at
tempt to earn enough money to return
and die in the old country but was I'M
successful
Several months ago the ambitious
foreigner came to this county to seek
his fortune. He brought his wife with
him and they settled in one of the steel
towns In Pennsylvania near Pittsburg.
Shortly after he was taken with con-
sumption and resolved to earn enough
money to get back to the old country,
Servia. He was unfortunate enough
however. a short time ago to lose his
job and hearing of the wonderful pros
poets in Gary purchased lot here and
resolved to earn the necessary money.
Before he was in Gary very long,
however. he was taken seriously sick
and it was deemed best for him to quit
work and go to the poor farm at
Crown Point, where he could be treated.
Two days ago his case became so bad
that it was seen that he had but few
days to live at the most and he was
brought back to Gary to his wife and
one child. Yesterday morning the end
came and he was removed to Jones
morgue.
Taken to Poor Farm.
Before he became so sick that he
could not work any longer he had
earned within $35 of enough to take
him back to his native country and his
ambition was almost achieved Now
his wife, who is a refined, pretty, little
woman, is taken up the work, and she
intends some day to get back to her
home and relatives
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-18
COMMISSION IS COMING.
Chicago Earbor Commission
to Visit Hammond, Gary
and Indiana Harbor.

Indiana Harbor, June 1s.-(Special)
The Chicago harbor commission will
be the guests of the Calumet Deep
Waterway association on Saturday
June 27. They will come to South Chi
ago and up the Calumet river to the
head of navigation in a boat Automo-
biles will meet the commission there
and go thence to Hammond. Launches
will thence carry them up to the river
to the crossing of the South Bend rail-
way, thence back to Grasselli where
autos will meet and carry them to
the canal and harbor of Indiana Har-
Dor. Thence the party goes by tug
to Gary. Informal dinner at Gary but
no speeches. Inspection made to ex-
anime into merits of harbors, river and
canals so as to include them in their
findings as a part of the harborage and
water terminals Of the Chicago dis
trict.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-18
ONE IS SLAIN
IN POLICE BATTLE
Brothers in Row at Delphi
and Death is Result of
Shocking Fight.
MURDERERSLAYS HIS BROTHER
Quarrel Is Caused By Arrival al
Home of REGISTERING Friends Who
Are Not Wanted.
MURDERER STAYS HIS BROTHER

Delphi, Ind, June 1.-THE first muir
der within the city limits of Delphi,
the county seat of Carroll county, oc-
CURED last night between 10 and II
O'Clock when Frank Likens struck his
half brother, Amos Piatt, several fatal
blows about the head with a stove
poker at their home On North Market
street. Death resulted few minutes
later.
According to the evidence developed
today LiExens, with two of his friends,
Jesse Franklin and Mack Lewis had
been drinking considerably during the
evening, and about 10 O'Clock went to
PIatt and LiI<ens' home, where Franklin
was put to bed. Likens and Lewis then
went to an adjoining room, where they
W ere preparing to retire.
Engaged by Condition of Guests.
At this juncture Platt returned from
town and was much enraged upon
learning that his brother had brought
his friends in such a condition to their
home to spend the night, and asked
Likens what they were doing in the
house
During an interview with Likens in
the county Jail this afternoon, he stated
that a spirited argument then ensued,
which resulted in Piatt striking him
above the right eye with an iron poker,
inflicting an ugly wound. The two
then scuffied for several minutes. Lii
kens succeeding in taking the poker
from his assailant and dealing him
several terrible blows about the head.
! Piatt fed from the house and was
found by Night Watchman Scallion and
deputy Robinson in an adjoining yard
some sixty feet from the house, where
he had fallen and was calling for help.
Amos. do you know me?" Deputy
Robinson asked him.
"Of course I do. Robinson; for Gods
i sake get me upon my feet. 1 am going
to die"
.'who did this, Amos?"
Frank Likens done it with a poker
He asked for a drink which he was
given, and died in a few minutes.
Knife Found at Scene.
Likens and his two friends are now
in he county jail awaiting trial. which
will probably be given this month.
Upon examination of the body of Piatt
lit was found that he had been dealt
three ugly blows about the head, prob
ably with the poker, and a bad cash lay
lust over his heart. A knife was after
ward found on the floor in the room
where the conflict occurred The three
young men range in age from % to &c
wears and are members of families who
have always been respected. Franklin's
father is one of the Carroll county's
weathiest farmers. This is the first
trouble that any of the three has ever
been in.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-18
BOOSTERS DISCUSS 4TH
Indiana Harbor Body Holds
Important Meeting
Last Night.

Indiana Harbor, Ind, June 18.-(Spe
cial)-The Booster club held their
regular weekly meeting last night with
C. P. Burdick in the chair.
The only business of any conse-
quence considered was the Fourth of
July celebration. They took up the
matter of program and decided on
locations for the following races
The 100 yard race for men-Michi-
ga avenue from the Pennsylvania
tracks to Block avenue. Fat mems
race. on Waiting from the c., L. s. &
E. tracks to Block avenue. The race
for girls of 16 years and under, from
Pennsylvania tracks to Block avenue
on Michigan avenue. Running race for
men, on Pennsylvania avenue from
Michigan avenue to Washington street.
Boys race, on Guthrie from Cedar to
Michigan. Hose races, on One Hundred
and Thirty from Michigan to
Cedar. Creased pig race on C6dar be-
tween One Hundred and Thirty sew
enth and Guthrie. The following races
will also take place, but the club has
not yet decided on the places: Wheel
barrow race, three-legged race, bug
race, women's race. potato race, egg
race and climbing the creased pole
onations are coming in fast, the com
mittee having already collected 5000
but they are anxious to have about
$1,000 to spend on the celebration.
The merchants are earnestly re-
quested to turn out and take part il
the parade.
Anybody wishing to apply for stree
privileges for the day should com
municate with E. T. Higgins of In
diana Harbor, who is assistant. secre
tary of the club.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-18
TWELVE YEAR OLD
GIRL IS HEROINE
Helen Hartly Saves Life of
Little Baby Which Falls
Into the Canal.
BELONGS TO HEROIC FAMILY
Another Member Stops Runaway
Team In Most Spectacular
Manner.

East Chicago. Ind. June 1s.-(Spe-
ciaL)-Had it not been for the pres
ence of mind and courage of twelve
year-old Helen Hartley. a little baby
eight months old would undoubtedly
years old and sister of the baby but
whose name could not be learned, was
wheeling a baby carriage with the lit
tie one in it along the bank of the
canal near One Hundred and Fifty
first street. She stopped to pick wild
flowers. letting loose of the buggy
handle when she did so. Instantly the
carriage, which was right on the edge
of the steeply inclined bank, shot down
and into the water. the carriage turn
ing over and splitting the baby into
the canal, which was about two feet
deep at this point.
Helen Hartley Sees Accident.
Helen Hartley, who was a short dis
lance away. noticed the accident and
Immediately dashed down the bank and
into the water after the baby, which
she picked up but was having con-
siderable difficulty in getting out with
her burden. The other children pres
ent screamed frantically and some men
who were passing on One Hundred and
Fifty first street, which was some dis
lance away. came to the assistance
of the little heroine.
1t is no new thing, however. for the
members of the Hartley family to do
brave deeds. 1t is only a short time
ago that her older brother, George,
made one of the most spectacular
catches of runaway team ever seen
in East Chicago. The team was run
ming like mad when George saw them
coming.
Stops Runaway Team.
He Immediately ran out and swung
himself onto the tailboard of the wa
gon as easily and gracefully as a cir
Gus performer swings onto a trapeze.
Making his way to the seat of the
swaying wagon he discovered the reins
were gone. This fact, however, was of
small Importance to George, for he
never hesitated but went right out on
the tongue of the wagon, gathered up
the lines and climbed back to the seat
Being an accomplished horseman he
was not long in subduing the run
always.