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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-02
LAST DAY OF THE TERM
Judge v. S. Reiter Disposes
of Nearly Two Hun
dred Cases.

Yesterday was the last day of the
April Lake Superior court and with the
end of the session for this term Judge
Virgil S. Reiter has completed one of
the busiest terms that the local court
has ever known.
There were between 10 and $50 cases
desposed of and this is considered
record of which Judge Reiter may well
be proud. In fact the wheels of justice
have been grinding with all of the
speed possible consistent with the prop
er administration of justice.
The docket has been so crowded and
the pressure of work has been so great
on the lawyers who have large num-
ber of cases on hand, that they too are
looking forward to the rest that will
be possible in the next seven days.
There is probably not court in the
state with the exception of possibly
three or four other counties where the
same amount of work is being done. If
hard times are affecting the other busi-
ness men, the lawyers are being over
looked, except that they are all COM
planning of their collections.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-02
NJ CARRY is SILENT
Declines to Disclose the
Latest Developments in
Diamond Robbery.

John McGarry, of the firm of Baster
& McGarry. returned late last night
from Chicago. where Captain p. D.
OBrien has taken charge of the rob-
berry case in which the local firm was
the victim.
Mr.. McGarry would not say this
morning with what success he and the
police are meeting in the matter.
Bloomington Red" and Ike Bowen, the
two crooks. who were arrested in Au
rora several days ago on suspicion, are
still under arrest in Chicago.
Despite the severe loss to the firm,
Mr.. McGarry has not allowed his busi-
mes to suffer on that account. He has
already placed an order with the firms
that he deals with. a supplant the
stolen stock of goods with a larger and
newer stock. The broken window has
been replaced and not to be scared by
one successful attempt, the firm is
again displaying elegant and desir-
able goods in the same place from
which the valuable diamonds were
stolen last Monday night.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-02
BIG BARBECUE ENDS
STIRRING FEATURES
Democrats Hold Township, County
And District Conventions In
Monster Circus Tent
NOIABLEs PRESENT At MEETINGS
Free Banquet Brass Bands Walking Match Boxing
Contest and spellbining Oratory Make Day Mem
orable in Gary History Forever More

mittee, composed of twenty five of the
leading democrats of the city, met each
of the trains and after hearty well
come each new consignment became
lost in the crowd Carriages bore the
speakers of the day and the most prom
inent candidates for Office, from the
trains to the hotels, where they were
given a few minutes of rest .prepara-
tory to one of the most strenuous days
of the present political night IN In
diana
The interest which has been center
ing In one of the greatest days IN the
history of the steel city was climaxed
today when the city turned over to the
visiting strangers tons of meat and
bread to satisfy their stimulated appe-
tites, and for their inspection the gaily
decorated streets and meeting places IN
addition to the wonders which may be
witnessed daily in the construction of
the metropolis of the west.
No Definite Program Prepared.
| All preparations for the great event,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-02

Three Democratic Conventions Are Held
Today IN Gary, The Magic
Steel City

the hungry crowd swarming about the
biggest free lunch they had ever seen;
some with gluttonish appetites, some
VINO 1t was evident had suffered from
famine and many others who eat for
the novelty and pleasure of the thing.
Foreigners Can't Understand 1t.
Foreigners formed picnic parties and
spent the entire day with their fam
HES hanging about the wonderful bar
becue. Many of them were unable to
understand what 1t all meant, and the
cause of the unusual liberality. Most
or them had their mouths so full so
much of the day that they would not
be able to tell you If they did know.
Every variety of hobo came to Gary to-
day and brought quantity of their
friends to indulge. The report of the
wonderful ''hand-out" spread like wild
hre up and down the railroad tracks,
in and out roundhouses and boxcars
by certain system of communication
with the result in numbers greatly in
evidence.
AS far as the, conventions are con-
cerned, the work to be performed
should be done with little trouble. So
fer of the candidates which have an
sen by acclamation and no serious fight
in any of the important places is pre-
dicted at the present time. In Ca1u-
met township there will be a contest
for the assessorship between Daniel
Fitzgerald of Gary, and Walter Gibson
of Toleston. For the trusteeship 1t has
been limited that Frank Borman would
be oppoed by man who would be an
nounced within a few minutes of the
convention.
Johnson's Sickness Causes Regret.
The democratic club regrets that they
are unable to secure Governor John
son for the occasion, but could con-
slider themselves fortunate in having
such speakers as Benjamin Shively of
South Bend. Mike Foley of Crawfords-
vile, and several of the candidates for
state offices. The principal speaker
will be Mr., Shtveiy. who will deliver
his address promptly at 2:3O. The 9TH
|ers VIII speak at various times during
the day. The time for the conventions
are as follows: Township, 1890;
joint representative. 1870. and county
o'clock.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-02
RESULT OF FIRST CONVENTION.

The sensation of the township con-
wentfon in Gary today was the victory
of Walter Gibson of ToIeston over Dan
Fitzgerald of Gary by vote of 4 to 5,
for the nomination for the ONCE of
fsstvnszafp assessor.
1t was generally conceded that Fitz-
gerald vveuId get the nomination after
the delegate strength of the various
cities sn Calumet township was changed
TO allow Gary T1Efee votes, Toleston
two, and Griffith and Ross one eaeh.
However, Gibson was able to not only
retain both of his votes In Toleston but
he got one each in Griffith and Ross,
and consequently won the nomination.
Frank Borman of ToIeston succeeded
tn defeating William Woodbridge OF
GrifIith for the nomination for the Office
of township trustee by the vote of four
10 three.
Robert Emmet O'Conner was chair
man of the meeting, and NJ. J. Guyer
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-02

At o'clock this morning TO the
strains of Onward Christian Soldiers"
played by the German Pretzel band.
otherwise known as the Hungry Five.
James Kroupa of Indiana Harbor and
John Kamradt of Hammond the two
contestants in the walking match that
was preliminary feature of the great
democratic barbecue at Gary, stepped
off at Indiana Harbor this morning.
Kamradt, was accompanied by ]. {.
Rinal and Kroupa by J.. W. Chester.
pistol shot announced the start.
The principals, their packers; train
ers and managers and other officials
were on hand long before the time
scheduled for the start and there was
mighty multitude of friends and ad-
mirers waiting to cheer the contestants
on their way.
The German Pretze1 band was an in
spiration of Mr.. Kroupr's who en-
gagged their services in his own behalf.
but who generously permitted his op-
ponent to share with him the stimp-
lating influence of the martial music
at the start. The band also discoursed
spiritedly while the crowds were for
gathering and it was later on hand In
Gary to welcome the victor and to play
OO1iSoAobAOli IOF the QeIedIeQ. i
had been arranged to greet the victor.
in case the latter was Kroupa, with
Hail the Conquering Hero Comes"
In this event. Poor Old john" was to
draw tears to the eyes OF the bystand-
ers as John Kamardt limps into sight.
In case the situation is reversed, there
will be no music, as Kroupa justly
considers that it is too much to ex-
pect him to pay for a band to play
Hail" to celebrate his opponents VIC
tory.
Chief Higgins had a squad of f.
fcers on hand to Keep the crowds in
check at the Indiana Harbor end of
the line. Chief Martin of Gary was
equally provident at his end. Both
chiefs had seen to 1t that there were
sufficient officers stationed along the
line of way to protect the walkers from
the multitude of spectators.
Kamradt made the malk over the
Lake Shore, while Kroupa chose the
| c., l. S. & E. The latter is granted to
be about half a mile shorter than the
former, but the Lake Shore is so much
better ballasted that the odds are be-
lieved to be at a standoff The con-
test will wind up in the barbecue tent
at Gary.
Thus far it is estimated that a couple
of thousand bucks has changed hands,
the betting being about even. At first
| there was small odds in favor of
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-02

With flags and bunting draped by the
merchants from one end of the town
to the other, together with the splen-
did display of the decorating commit
tee at the scene of the great county
convention and barbecue. the day has
been delivered by the citizens of Gary,
regardless of politics. into the hand of
democracy.
The keys of the city were given by
Mayor Tom Knots to the visiting thou
sands.
Upon every hand as the crowd of
eager, expectant strangers streamed
into the city from every section of this
part of the state. they were greeted
with enthusiastic hospitality. From
Friday afternoon. when a number of
the states most prominent politicians
began to arrive from a distance until
the crowded special pulled in bearing
those from Hammond, East Chicago,
Indiana Harbor. Crown Point and other
cities in the vicinity, the town began
to fill with interested spectators. inter
mingling with the blue -blooded poll
ticians and the regularly selected dele
gates and alternates for each of the
three conventions.
All morning long the reception COM
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-02
SOCIALISTS TO MEET

The socialists of Hammond and vi
cinity will have another big meeting
tomorrow afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
1t will be held at Fred Burke's place.
613 North Holman street The main
feature of the meeting will be an ad-
dress by Emil Braunschwick, a stock
holder of the Chicago Arbeiter Zeitung.
He will speak in both German and
English. John Minnich, the president
of the socialist party in this vicnty,
will speak n German.
Other addresses will be made by
leading Hammond socialists.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-02

church of this city, Saturday evening.
most unique and unusual entertain
ments that has yet been given in this
city.
The cast includes some of the well
known business men of this city whose
histrionic attachments are as yet un-
known It is expected that one of the
interesting things about the entertain
-rnent. will be the privilege of seeing a
demonstration of the versatility of the
utter abandon assume any role on the
stage which may be assigned to him.
The entertainment consists of an
elaborate program of songs, selections
by the chorus and in recitations- Each
of the characters will impersonate a
peddler and as such will recite or sing
a piece descriptive of his occupation.
VIII Sell Their Wares.
During the entertainment the various
peddlers will go around through the
audience and sell whatever they have
in the way of wares. This is expected
to furnish a great deal of amusement
for those who attend.
The entertainment was given with
such success at Rockford, Ill. that It
was repeated in several of the churches.
1t has been given in ST. Louis and Mrs
S. p. Wiley, whose attention was called
to the success of the entertainment in
other places sent to Boston for the
libretto.
Tickets will be put on sale at once
at Bickners drug store and Burke's
grocery store and the members of the
church will also have tickets for sale.
Already several of the boxes have been
sold, w B. Conkey, r. H. McHie and
J. E. Fitzgerald being among those who
have made the reservations.
The committee which has had the en-
tertainment in charge is as follows:
Mrs. L. A. Minard, who has been the
musical director; Mrs. Nell Dunham,
Mrs. Anna Edwards. Mrs. F. 1. Ellick,
Mrs. CYNTHIA. Sohl and Mrs, S. p. Wiley.
The Program:
| The program will be as follows:
Grand March Procession of pedlers.
The Pedler's chorus-(To the tune of
THE Tale of The Kangaroo).
Solo-"Sally In Our CLARK
Leaning.
Recitation-"The Pie woman."-Mr s.
Peter Crumpacker.
/ Chrous-Greeting to pastor.
Recitation-"Th Lemonade Vender,
E M. Shanklin.
! Solo-"Ribbons and Laces,"-C- A.
Burnett.
Recitation-"Gypsy Fortune Teller
Mrs Frank Hammond
! Chorus-Greeting to pastor.
citation-"The Tomale Man,"-F. l.
Ellick.
Recitation-"Cake vender."-J. ]. An
tderson
Recitation-"old Soldier" "A. M
Turner.
Chorus-Greeting to pastors.
Ricitation-"L Love Potions, Louise
Woerner.
ecitation-'Nobody's Child" by mu-
sician and waif. Musician, Mr. G. w
Edgar. Waif, Eltessa Emerling.
Flower Girls, Barbara Wiley, Grace
Rell. Alta Harrington and Grace Miller
Singing-'I Bring a Breath of Spring
time
Chorus-Greeting to pastors.
Recitation-'The Baker, MIR. G. L
Delong.
Baptist ouartette-Charles Binder
Walter Webster, Kent Young ant
lFletcher Hudson.
Recitation - "Bootblack' = Fores'
Bowers.
song-''The Geisha Girl,"-Mrs. w. F
Bridge.
Chorus-Greeting to pastor.
Recitation-"Fruit Seller'-Mr- Rawl
lings.
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Especial to THE T1MEs).

especial TO 1dG l1MES).
Gary, Ind, May 2.-The convention
was called to order at 1:45 with Ed
Simon as temporary chairman. Ora
Wildermuth moved that the chairman
ship be made permanent and 1T was
carried by acciamation. Nick Lauer
was then named secretary by accIama-
tiOn and the officials signified their
appreciation by short speeches. The
democratic editors were asked to as
sist the secretary, as is customary mt
such gatherings, and the work pro-
ceeded.
Mayor De Briae of East Chicago
Joe BeIshaw of Lowell were appointed
committee on credentials, and re-
ported no contests.
The committee named on resolutions
consisted of Mayor Becker of Ham
mOnd, Robert Emmett O'Connor of
Gary, and William Kostbade of Ho-
bart. While the committee was franz
ing the resolutions, Hon. Ben r. Shive-
" of South Bend was introduced by
MT. Simon to address the convention.
The speaker made capital of the panic
and extolled the principles of democ-
racy.
There was no minority resolution
the committee being unit I'm their
convictions. The resolution was COM
posed of three parts, the flrst of which
condemned the national, state and To-
cal government under republican rule,
Governor Hanly came In for his share
OF scoring in section devoted ex-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-02
LATEST FROM CONVENTION.
Especial to Times)


Gary, Ind, May 2.-The weather at
Gary is exceedingly disagreeable and
this will seriously interfere with the
plans of the democrats as they were
originally laid.
1t has been decided to hold the coun-
ty convention in the Gary theaer at the
corner of Jefferson street and the Wa
bash tracks on account of the danger
of a bad downpour of rain.
The Gary theater will hold in the
neighborhOod of 500 to 1000 people and
is believed to be sufficiently large to
accommodate the crowds. The speeches
Will be made there unless the weather
moderates and the skies clear enough
to warrant the crowds assembling out
side.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-02
Especial to Times)

Gary, May 2.-On account of the fall
ure of the Newton county delegates to
arrive, the joint representative conven-
tiOn was postponed until after the
county convention.
The convention was called to order
this moring at IL o'clock and Joseph
Conroy of Hammond, John Kern of
Valparaiso and e. G. Ballard, of Gary,
made speeches. After these men had
spoken, it was seen that it would be
useless to attempt to hold the delegates
together any longer while awaiting
the arrival of the representatives from
Newton county and so the meeting was
adjourned until after the county con-
venti0.
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which have been under the care and
supervision of the democratic club of
Gary, were practically completed yes
terday afternoon. The speakers stand
In the tent has been enlarged and re-
modelled All of the chairs and benches
had been installed al placed at an ele-
vation so that all may distinctly see
and clearly hear the PROCEEDINGS. Re
cause of the fact that the committee
on arrangements were not able to de-
termine which of the invited sneakers
would be able to be present up until
this noon, no definite program for the
day had been prepared, with the ex-
ception Of the time for the convention.
Barbecue Makes Hit.
AS far as the special feature of the
occasion, the barbecue, is concerned
the company of twenty five coiored
men headed by the chief carver, Robert
Johnson, were prepared to hand out
the store of provisions at daylight. The
bed of charcoal was soon lighted. the
great, juicy masses of meat were placed
upon the gridiron, and In a short time
the place became the rendezvous for
politician business man and hunky
alike, with no distinction as to class
and no limit to the consumption. Most
of the strangers who attended the feast
that they were satisfied with their trip
TO the steel city for this privilege
alone. It was a great sight to witness
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-02
INTERCLASS MEET
IS POSTPONED

The interclass high school meet
which was to have been held at Har-
rison park this morning, was postponed
until this afternoon ad will probably
be postponed altogether.
There were a few of the boys out
however, and they took advantage of
the opportunity to get in a little
practice.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-02
BAND PLAYS ONWARD
CHRISTIAN SOLDIER
Tremendous Crowd Assemblies to
Cheer Pedestrians on Their Way
Contestants Both Express Them
selves as Confident of Victory
Purse, Tub of Suds and $50.

= y y = - = e Q . q q o = q q d.
At 1918 today kamardt came
into Gary n winner In the great
inter city walking match. He
was greeted by by hundreds of
people, but was pretty nearly
tagged out. KamraGt, who is
a Hammond man, passed Kroupa
at Pine and said "Hfs cork had
but blown out them. Knmradf
was given hot reception and
Justify cheered.
PRINCIPALS.
John Kamradt and jim Kroupa.
Frank Barker, trainer for
Kamradt.
: I. Meyer, Pnrrett and dog,
? trainers for Kroepu.
Wolf Markovitch, manaxer
and hacker for Kroupa.
Jacob FranI ,nanager and
} hacker for Kalpardt-
w. w. n1obsris stsrs er.
George >. Bader, stake holder.
} J. }. Freeman, Judge.
Purse-Two Tub. of sad.
and $50
} The weights and measure-
} ments of the contestants are as
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-02

of Griffith was secretary. The con-
ventfOn was one of the warmest that
has ever been held In Calumet town
ship.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-02
NOVEL OPERETTA
GIVEN IN HAMMOND
Peddlers Procession Pre-
sented at Church by
Business Men.

The "Pedler's Procession" an operetta
which is to be given under the auspices
OF the Ladies' Aid society and the Mis-
sionary society of the Presbyterian
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-02

Fair and Continued cool to-
night, with heavy frosty
Sunday probably fair with
rising temperature.
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Continued on page 8.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-21
What Some of Our Investors Say
NEW YORK, June 10, 1908.
Dr. w. D. Bowen, ~
No. I w. Grace Street, RICHMOND, Va!

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New York and Long Island
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both these properties make them
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appeals especially IS the fine roads
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the automobile parkway
The completion of the tubes other transportation facilities
will this property within twenty minutes Of
Forty-second Street, New York.
Immediately the Roslyn Road property has been
developed being and already has number Of
substantial homes, facilities and electric lights
safe proposition investment in realty
Yours very truly,
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-21

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Plans4for. Building in ,the, Bronx
ShouNBig. Increase .Over LastlYeQa.
Double N0mbs71of Structures for Week and Nearly
Hheel1ipes Greater in Total cost-sales. Market
"a. also Shows Greater. Activity

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Thousand lots ut euc,!on which were read,
|sly absors,d by .he Investing public. sho
Bronx has contributed 1nlny sa!.s % tho
private. msrke. IN tho 'ass,ro ~eeks.
There are also fnair-''n.s- TINT ..ho Dor.
'oqgh Is entering npon ,ilb.tentra, build
ing movement. tbs rein3sr OF plans 10.
new structures filed ~. week and. the
amount involved showing ters. suSsias,
.iai.ssI over reccn; aSurts..
From Mtg = 70 Juno s Inclusive plans
were flied ,or siSty.tous buildings to COS,
$500. as against thirty.ons bui:JinsA
'eas'iag $500. FOL. thS o1~rzoond;,,z.,s
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-21
FOURTH SECTION.

MARI has purchased the zen, formx,
|SHneo 5y J. Barry LounsbcEsy.alR4
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-08
YESTERDAY BANNER DAY
FOR RAGING AT THE FAIR
No Accidents MARRIED Spor-carter-
man Takes Stespieehass Event
Close Finishes the Rule.

RICHMOND, VA. Oct. THE
banner events OF the third days races
at the Virginia State fair were the
pace and the trot Rod Oliver TOOK
all three heats Of the trotting event
and was an easy winner. while Dill.
lon Queen had an easy thing Of the
PAGES. In each event the horses
were pret.ily punched at the finish
no heat being won by more than .
length.
The running events sc1ipsed those
Of the previous days. Takahira took
the first race by head, while in
the second Belle Strome came under
the wire an easy first. over Youthful.
who was the two TO one favorite OF
the bookmakers.
There were no accidents In the
steeplschase. Carerman, Bob Ne
ville's pretty geldius taking the event
in good style. Gilvedear, the favo-
rite. was the closing event by nos.
Nearly twenty thousand persons
jammed three deep around the mil
track and Overlooking the stands. saw
the races. Society. as on yesterday.
took the boxes and added much 10
an inspiring scene marked BY tire
mendcus enthusiasm.