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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-15

York Central people under Mr. Hotch-
kiss supervision.
The belt was completed, and presto!
The Inland Steel company's plant was
given every connection promised by
Mr.. Erskine.
What would have happened had it
not been for Mr.. Hotchkiss, no one
knows. But many of the old timers
would like to lay one best bet that
they could guess.
The next demonstration of Mr..
Hotchkiss' usefulness was of such a
character that it has put all the peo-
pie of Indiana Harbor and East Chi
cago under obligations to him.
Bridges Are Built.
! Erskine early in the game conceived
the idea of going to Indianapolis dur
! ing a session of the legislature and
getting legislation through that
would create a canal zone within the
confines of which all prosperity could
be taxed to pay interest on bonds,
which were to be issued and sold to
provide a sinking fund for digging the
| Indiana Harbor canal
| The bill was beaten and the canal
was up in the air, for without legis1a-
| tive authority, how was it possible
to cut the main line of the Lake Shore.
Baltimore and Ohio, and Pennsylvania
railroad tracks with the canal and hang
draw bridges
Resorts to Diplomacy.
| Again 1T was c. w Hotchkiss to
the front to save the situation.
This he did, and by diplomacy, good
| Judgment and skill he actually sue
| ceeded in obtaining the cons emit of
| those great trunk line companies to
cut their lines. dig the canal and hang
the bridges.
| To do this forcibly would have re-
quired ten years of litigation. but In
stead the companies were won over
and gave their consent
During the seven years existence of
kiss has attempted and accomplished
more than any other man ever con-
nected with the East Chicago com
pany.
He is. however. by no means lost to
the region. He remains president of
the Indiana Harbor railroad which is
now, since it's absorption of the Chi
cago Junction, a mighty power in the
railroad world.
His Interests Conflict.
As the railroad has increased in i'm
portance, Mr.. Hotchkiss' interests in
it have expanded. until. according to
/ his own explanation. his duties to the
railroad were soon in conflict with
those of the East Chicago company
/ that he could no longer consistently
hold both offices. It is for this reason
that he decided to hand in his resig-
nation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-15

Republican County Chairman F.
Richard Schaaf has seen as many as a
dozen of the poll books which have
been turned in from various parts of
the county and declares that he is
surprised and delighted with the pros
poets for the party this year.
1t is a we'll known fact that the poll
of the vote is what both parties rely
on in preparing for their campaigns.
The republican poll covers the entire
county and the precinct committee
men find out the names. addresses, ma
tivity employment and of course the
politics of every person in his pre-
cinct.
All of the committeeman were in
structed this year to be conservative
in securing the poll. The idea is to
figure the republican majority too low
rather than too high. The poll takeI
is not supposed to say you are a re-
publican are you not?" or Are you a
republican," He has been instructed
to even avoid saying Are you re-
publican or a democratic" He says
Are you a democratic" and If the man
replies that he is not and then informs
the poll taker that he is a republican
it may be assumed that there is, al
present, no question as to his politics
Adopts Conservative Policy.
This conservative policy has been
adopted and as a result Schaaf claims
that there will be an overlooking ma
jority for the republican party in the
country districts which have been
heard from and a splendid majority
for the party in what are considered
exceedingly close districts.
Chairman Schaaf was nothing short
of elated this morning after he had
looked over the books which are al
ready in. He had expected his in
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-15

the volunteer infantry during the
Morgan Raid. He graduated from the
United States Naval Academy in 1866
and for three years served in the At
lantic fleet. Some Of the most interest
ing experiences of his early career oc-
Cured in Japan. He was present at
the opening of the ports of Kobe and
osaka to trade and was in the landing
party that repealed the attack of Prince
Hizen at Kobe
In the early sos he cruised from
Montevideo to Heard's Island, about
seven thousand miles, seeking and res
cuing about thirty survivors of the
shipwrecked bark, Trinity. During
the Spanish war, as commander of the
steamer Niagara, Commander BicknelI
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-15
EDITORS OF OKLAHOMA.

FL Reno, Okla, May 15.-With an at
tractfve program extending over two
days. the Oklahoma State Press Asso-
citation began its annual meeting in
this city today. A good attendance
was on hand when President George
II. Evans of Chichasha, called the
gathering to order and delivered his
annual address. Many CT the foremost
newspaper editors and publishers
throughout the State are down for adj
dresses and papers on subjects of live
interest to the fraternity and between
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-15
ADMIRAL BICKNELL RETIREs.

Washington, D. c., May 15 Rear
Admiral George II. Bicknell for more
than a year past commandant of the
navy yard at Portsmouth. N H. was
placed on the retired list today by
operation of the age limit. Captain
Edwin X. Moore. member of the navy
examining and retiring boards in this
city, has been named to succeed Rear
Admiral Bicknell az commandant at
Portsmouth
Rear Admiral Bicknell leaves behind
him record of active service of ex-
ceptional interest. He was born in
New Jersey, May 10. 1886. and received
his early education IN private schools
In Indiana. He entered the army in
1861 and served as first lieutenant in
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-15
POLL BOOKS SURPRISE
To PARTY MANAGERS
Chairman Richard Schaaf Finds Great Encourage
ment in the Returns That Are Coming
in From Pollock Men.

structions to the precinct committee
would produce discouraging results but
the contrary was true.
Although it is to be expected that
Chairman Schaafs report will be ex-
ceedingly favorable to his own party.
yet it is of great interest to the people
of the county as a whole in that it is
the first indication Of the result at the
coming national elections.
No Let Up In Campaign.
But these first favorable reports are
not going to result in any let up in
the plans for the coming campaign. 1t
is safe that there has never been
more perfect republican couonty organ
ization in Lake county in all of its
political history.
Politics has been reduced to an ex-
act science by the various systems
that have been adopted to keep track
of the voter it will be known days and
possibly weeks before the election just
what the result will be.
Not only that but preparations are
being made for one of the most re-
markable campaigns that Lake county
has ever known. The plans are still
in embrio but when they are ready
they will be made public and there will
be some facts known that will surprise
the average politician regardless of
his political experience.
Suffice 1t to say that both parties
are building up political machines
which will be "19eS Models of perfec-
tiod Ed Simons. the democratic
county chairman is worthy of Schaa1's
steel and before these two men are
through with the general public they
will have experienced enough thrills
of enthusiasm and bursts of patriot
ism" to hold them until 1912.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-15

eoaled the vessels of Admiral SIMPSONS
squadron while on their way to the
bombardment Of San Juan, and took
his station during the bombardment off
Point Salinas, to guard against the ap-
proach of gunboats from the westward
In December. 1898, Commander Bick-
nell was in command of the Monocacy
on the Asiatic station and cruised to
Han Kow and other river ports of
China taking Minister Conger and his
suite to visit the two viceroys of the
river provinces.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-15
TO DISCUSS MERITS
OF COLLEGE FRATERNTTIES

Worcester, Mass. May 15.-The de-
batting team of Clark College has gone
to Medford to engage in debate tonight
with the representatives of Tufts
College. The Clark debaters are to up
hold the affirmative OF the question:
Resolved, That College Fraternities
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-15
q. c. T. AT TERRE HAUTE.

TerFe Haute, Ind, May 15.-The sew
enth annual session of the Grand Coun-
ell Of United Commercial Travellers
opened here today with a large at
tendance. Numerous features Of enter
tainment will intersperse the two
days business session. Anderson is
making a vigorous contest to secure
the convention of next year
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-15

week the annual session of the Grand
Council of United Commercial Trav-
elers. Many delegates are in attend
ance from Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta,
Columbus and other cities of Georgia
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-15

session there will be numerous feat
ures Of entertainment for the editors
and the ladies who accompany them.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-15

Are a Greater Benefit Than Detriment
to the College World"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-15
IN SESSION AT MACON.

Macon. Ga, May 15.-Macon is enter
tanning during the remainder OF this
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-15
Gloves, Belts and Ribbons
FRONT AISLE

FRONT AISLE
You want to to store when you looking for your
needs in Gloves, Belts and Ribbons We showing
finer assortment than all the fads and
ing daily You will find things to delight that
be pleased here easily During Anniversary Week
allow 10 cent discount all purchases in this section,
discount will be deducted from the sales check
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-15
Exquisite LaceS and Embroideries
FRONT AISLE

FRONT AISLE
We say few words about the beautiful and EN-
boderies Nothing overlooked to gater
really handsome variety That have succeeded plainly seen
by the large patronage in this section day. We too
and styles describe them assure Won
best be attended to here During Anniversary
Week special 10 per cent discount will be allowed pur
chases in this section
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-15

THOUSANDS TESTIFY TO THE EF-
UMNs.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-15
Domestic Section
MAIN AISLE

This is one of the busiest sections in the store
Shrewd shoppers know carry the complete line
of domeStics in town. and you will always find our
prices little lower than elsewhere Extra induce
ments in this section for Anniversary Week. will be
the 10 per cent discount with all purchases which will
be deducted from the sales check.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-15
SECOND FLOOR
CENTER AISLE

The seasons newest shapes and colors shown
in Oxfords and Shoes. Tan seems to be the pre-
vailing fad and pleased to say are showing
a handsome variety of the newest shades in tan for
Men, Ladies', Misses and Children. We also carry two
exclusive lines that made expressly for Lady
Grace for Women, Walkover for Men, that sold
at popular prices. During Anniversary Week, allow
a 10 per cent. discount all shoe purchases, same
will be deducted from sales check.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-15
Dry Goods Section
MAIN AISLE

Here's where you find just what you
want for your summer dresses. Beautiful ma
terials in newest patterns and colors, our as
sortment this season is really very compre-
hensive and the prices we quote unusually low.
Combined with the low prices, we offer
during Anniversary Week 10 per cent. dis
count on all purchases which will be deducted
from the sales check.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-15
SOUTH AISLE

Did you realize how important it is to the
right kind of underwear? Your health depends upon it.
We have taken unlimited pains wide range of
different weights and only made of the best yarns Many
makes have been added this and
sonabe prices During Anniversary Week allow 10 per
cent. discount all purchases in this section.
This ought to attract your attention you in need
of underwear for your
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
THE COURTS ANNIVERSARY.
Rev. DIR. W. II. JohnsOn's Able Dis
coursc-Mcmbers Jubilant.


The anniversary exercises OF the
Courts of Calanthe were held last
Sunday, 4 =. NJ. at the Second Bap-
tist Church. The Church was pack
ed, even the galleries being crowded.
Grand Worthy Counsellor John
Mitchell. Jr. was Master OF Ceremon-
les. Promptly az 4 p. NJ. the exer-
cises commenced Rev. DR.. =. ID.
Lewis read the Scriptures and offered
prayer.
Rev. w. T. Johnson. ID. d. then
delivered an able sermon. IL made
a profound impression. At its con-
clusion Grand Worthy Counsellor
John Mitchell. Jr. spoke on "The
Onward March of the Courts" Miss
Mary Pension recited "A poem OF her
own.
The exercises were the best as vet
held. At both the Sixth Mount Zion
Baptist Church and the Second Bap-
tist Church the Committee OF Ar
rangements had decorated the ros-
trum with choice flowers. Rev. DR..
Z. ID. Lewis announced the benedic-
.uon. The singing Of the Second
Baptist Church Choir under the lead
ership OF Mr.. Thomas NJ Crump was
feature. The fine selections were
source of wonder to many, showing
rare ability and plenty of prepara-
tion.
\ vote Of thanks was rendered the
Church, the Rev. DR.. w. r. johnson.
the Choir and the Committee OF Ar
rangements. The Committee con-
sisted OF Messrs. o. NJ. Steward, VIII
lis Wyatt, John G.. Smith, Mrs. Anna
Taylor. Miss NJ l.. Chiles. Mrs. Mil
dred Johnson and Mrs. Lucy Cross.
Sir +. w. r. Glenn.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
First Court There.

Sutherlins, Va, Mch 27, OS
General John Mitchell, Jr., Grand
Worthy Counsellor and Grand Chan
cellor arrived here yesterday after
noon from Richmond. He was ac-
companied by DR.. Z. r. Jefferson
Sir S. S. Baker, DIR. j. Alexander
Lewis, Sir Albert Smith, Sir w. F.
Weaver and Sir r. j. Jackson. They
were met at the train by District
Deputy Grand chancellor a. B. Belts
and others and carried TO White Oak
where they organized White Oak
Court. No. 1873 with the following
officers:
Worthy Counsellor, Mrs. Alice Lips
comb; Worthy Inspector, Mrs. Isa-
bella Belts; Register of Deeds, Mrs.
Isabella Wbitlock Register of Ac-
counts, Mrs. Mary T. Edmonds; Or
ator, Mrs. Ciem Winbush; Worthy
Inspectrix, Mrs. Mamie Fallen: Re
ceiver of Deposits. Mrs. Charlotte
Osborn; Herald, Mrs. Lille Davis
Senior Directress. Mrs. SignoTa
Goode; Junior Directress, Mrs. Eli
"a Ann Hogue; Conductress, 4Ars.
Mary Cunningham; Assistant Con-
ductress, Miss Ruth Squire; Protec-
tor, Mrs. Eliza Marable. Trustees:
Mrs. Anna Whitlock. Mrs. Fanny
Hunt, Mrs. Nancy Jeter.
The initiation took place in the
new Pythian Castle here. The club
was organized by Mira. Isabella Bets
and the Grand Worthy Counsellor
was outspoxen in commencing her
She will be made District DEPUTY
Grand worthy Counsellor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
Sheffield Happenings.

Mrs. Lou Rodgers has been indis-
posed for several days but we are
glad to see her out again.
Mr.. II. w. Jackson has opened an
up-to-date Soda Fountain and Ice
Cream Parlor on Second Street.
Give him your patronage
Rochester Lodge, No. 234, X. of
p had their Annual Sermon preach
ed last Sunday evening at the A NJ.
r. Church by Rev. b. Crawford, the
pastor Of the above named Church.
The Church was crowded and ser
mon was enjoyed by all. The col
lection was $500.
Mr.. ]. A. Lafayett, Grand Lecturer
of the State of Alabama spoke at the
A. NJ. +. Church Wednesday night.
Mr.. !. s. Long, a prominent citi-
zen OF Sheffield sold Mr.. Grimes.
(white) four hundred acres of land
for four hundred dollars. He has
81 more acres to sell.
Mr.. Hiram King has returned to
Knoxville, Tenn. after visiting friends
In Sheffield.
Mr.. l.. l.. Powell was in Florence.
Alabama Monday.
Read The PLANET and keep post
ed.
Mr.. John McAuther is doing a nice
business in his Ice Cream Parlor in
Florence.
Mrs. Emma Nc Auther lost her
father on the 18th of March in Tong
anoxie. Kansas. She will leave soon
for her home. to be gone one month.
Mr.. t. G. Rapier spent last Sunday
in Cave Springs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
Pythian Celebration at CentraIia

Last Sunday was a great day in
deed with Kingsland Lodge. No. 12O
OF this place, who held their annual
outing at the First Baptist Church.
Though the Sabbath School Union.
presided over by DR.. J. +. Jones con-
sumed the time Of the early morning
yet many remained TO participate in
this great celebration.
About two o'clock the members
arrived with their friends who when
seated filled every pew. Captain WI
liam White, NJ. of c, assisted by
Lieutenant John Brumley, c. c. and
Sir knight William Clark. Prelate
opened the services in regular form.
After the singing of many choice Sc
lections by Miss Estella Gregory, Miss
Emma Brumley, Miss Lizzie Whit
taker and others, the services were
turned over TO the Pastor.
Rev. Robert Taylor OF Richmond.
virginia was called upon to pray.
which he did in a very effective man
ner. Following this was the address
or the Pastor, Rev. William Thomas
who preached from Psalms S4-3 us
ing as subject: Building Your
Best In Life Many wholesome and
practical things were brought out of
NIN SuoJCtI WhlcH seemed TO have
been enjoyed by all present.
Captain William White is well
worthy OF the title he bears for he
has proven himself to be a leader of
no mean ability. Seeing that there
were no Pythians here, he set him
SELF about TO organize a lodge. Hay-
ing done much of this work in Pc
tersburg, Va. and having won the
confidence, respect and highest es-
TEEN or the people here (which
counts much indeed) ne had only to
plant the seeds of Pythianism and
then watch its growth. Thus on last
Sunday he expressed the results OF
MS labors of two years as surprising
to himself.
A more imposing sight could not
nave been seen in any social or fra
ternal organization. His lodge num-
bered fully 100 which seemed to have
been equally divided between the sis
ters and brethren and with few ex-
ceptions all young people.
They have already a uniform de-
partment and are now arranging to
have their uniforms in a few uays.
May Gods blessing forever attend
his work
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
CoLoREDvoTERs sPEAKBoLDLY
viii Not support Secretary Taft.

Will Not support Secretary Taft.
In answer to Mr.. George B. Cox's
interview as published in the Cincin-
natl Enquirer OF March oath, the
undersigned desire to say for the
Cincinnati Foraker Constitution
League that the Negro voters OF Ham
ilton County and the State of Ohio
in the event Secretary Taft is nomi-
mated for the Presidency, will not
support him at the polls.
Before going further we desire to
say that politically we are Republi-
cans but because we are Republicans
it does not follow that we are to sup
port candidate OF the Republican
Party whose actions and deeds are
inimical TO our race
In the first place. contrary to what
Mr.. Cox says. the Negro voters OF
Ohio and the United States have ma
ny substantial reasons for opposing
Secretary Taft. Mr. Tart has per-
sistently condoned. until here OF late.
(and we know what has caused the
apparent change OF heart) the dis
franchisement OF the Negro race in
the South. Again. he upheld the
Presidents action in dismissing the
Black Battalion. although he knew
it TO be wrong.
These two reasons OF themselves
would seem 20 the average mind TO
be sufficient cause for a rejection OF
Mr.. raft as a Presidential candidate.
But If Secretary Taft were not guilty
OF the above mentioned acts and had
never done or said anything against
the Negro, should we not support the
Hon. Joseph Benson Foraker. who
has stood fast fighting for our con-
stitutional rights.-the only man VINO
took up the cause OF those outraged
black patriotsg
The leaders OF the Republican Par
" In this and other States might just
as well learn now that the Negro
voter is getting tired Of voting for
cmblems. The time has come when
we must, the same as other races.
vote for men and principles. rather
than for cmblems and parties.
We stand for the men who stand
for us. We will fight persistently
the efforts OF any man. set of men or
parties who have for their purpose
the elimination from public life that
grand soldier, statesman and patriot,
Hon. Joseph Benson Foraker.
JOHN :. FIELDING. Pres.
EDWARD JOHNSON, Sec.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
Sad End Of James PaI -cr, Hero Who
Defended Mckinley.

Before a class OF ssIdents at the
Jefferson Medical College the body
OF James b. Parker, colored. was
placed upon the dissecting table
Thursday. Parker was the man
who beat Louis Czo'gosz to the
ground and disarmed him after the
latter had fred two shots into the
body of President Mckinley at Buff
falo, on September s. 1901 At the
time of the Presidents assassination
Parker was n Pullman car porter.
Like many other heroes OF the
present day, Parker died penniless.
His death came almost two weeks
ago at the Philadelphia Hospital.
where he was n patient ia the insane
department. He wac w. ov-d 70 the
West Philadelphia institution several
months ago, after having been pick
ed up by the police
As far as known he had no friends
IN this city at the time OF his death
and the body was turned over to the
State Anatomical Board. In this
way IL came into possession OF the
college authorities.
Parker was petted by thousands
Of persons in Buffalo Everybody
praised him, and it was thought for
time, that his act had saved the
Presidents life. Senator Mark Han
ma, OF Ohio, presented Parker with
a check for 1000 in appreciation
OF his bravery.
Parker was we'll proportioned and
was six feet four inches in height.
In his earlier days he was employed
as a letter carrier in Atlanta. Ga
More than a year ago he came to
this city, and the last heard of him
before his death was his arrest in
West Philadelphia.
In speaking of his tussle with Czol-
gosz, Parker said the assassin fought
Ike a tiger and was one of the most
powerful men he had ever tussled
with.
His brain will be examined by a
noted alienist of the city within the
next Few weeks and IL is expected
that IL will urOye one OF the most
interesting studies ever made in
Philadelphia.
-Phila., Pa. Tribune.