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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
CRAZE FOR TITLED HUSBANDS.
Cynical Bachelor criticizes Aims OF
Average Rich American Mother.

Not only an English earl, but an
italian prince and German count
proposed to my daughter while we
were abroad, but
THAT is the sort of thing said a
cynical bachelor, that we hear on all
sides from the average rich mother on
her return from Europe. What does
It denote? Why, hang it. it denotes
that the average American mother
feels actually ashamed nowadays If
her daughter doesn't marry into a no
bic foreign family To marry into the
foreign nobility is the correct thing to
do, and the girl who doesn't land a
duke or count or something feels
ashamed, and her mother feels more
deeply ashamed still.
Il don't want to boast, but, consider
Ing the quality of US American men
| think it's terrible that American
heiresses only marry US as last re
sort when they are ashamed of theil
failure to get duke or marquis.
IF you think I'm exaggerating, lis
ten to the shamefaced mothers of mar
riageable daughters who have returned
from Europe without a title in tow
Like parrots they say nothing but:
Yes. Prince Petit and Lord Lac
and and Count Sage all proposed tt
Mamie, but"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
| A DAY IN GARY LAND
GARY BRIEFS.

Arthur Miller, the Chicago real es-
tate dealer. was in Gary today on bust
ness.
City Treasurer L. A. Bryan will leave
Immediately after election for Cali
fornia, where with his wife, he will
spend the winter. 1t is not thought.
however, that he will go in his auto
mobile, as he did to Florida last year.
why cook when you can get Sun
day dinner at the Gary hotel at rs
cents, served from IL to 2:30 p. m.
Harry King, the real estate dealer,
left last night for Wheeling, w. Va,
where he will spend few days dis
posing of his property.
Mr.. Louis Meketinski of the Mack
company and Walter Hudson, the archf-
tect, were in Chicago Monday on bust
ness.
President A. C. Miller of the New
York-Chicago Air line was in Gary
yesterday looking after the progress
of the work on the pavement of Broad
way. He incidentally attended the
town board meeting in the afternoon.
Gary hotel serves MONDAY lunch
served from 1880 q. m. till 900 p. m.
40 cents.
Judge Virgil S. Reiter and DR.. E
NJ. Shanklin, candidates for judge Of
the superior court and coroner. re-
spectively, were in Gary yesterday aft
ernoon on their way to Miller, where
big meeting was held in the even
ing. The feature of the day was th'
serving of roast pig. cooked in barbe
cue style. There were over zoo peo
pie who participated in the public feas
at 6 o'clock. Later in the evening ;
great crowd gathered to attend tn
rally.
Gary hotel serves club breakfasts
80 cents to 81. Served 600 a. m. til
| $3.50 q. m
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
FREDDY HAD HIS EXCUSE, TOO.
Took Cue from Ingenious Explanation
Made by Chum.

Two little youngsters shambled
penitently into the classroom long
after the school had opened for the
morning session, says the Circle
Boys, come to my desk immedi-
ately," said the teacher.
The meek little lads walked to the
teachers desk and stood looking help
lessly at their feet.
Tommy, why are you late this
morning." asked the teacher
Il oversight myself, maam," began
Tommy. You see, teacher, l dreamed
was going to take railroad trip. I
just got to the station when l woke
up an found it was way past school
time
Freddy. why are you late?" In
CURED the teacher, turning to the
other boy.
Please. ma'am." replied the tremb-
ling Freddy. Il went to the station
to see Tommy off,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
ALA. LAND IN HANDS OF FEW
New Workers Cannot Affcrd to Own
Their Own Homes

Fewer New Workers own their own
homes than the residents of any other
city in the world, says a writer in the
National Magazine The reason is
simple one: the land is so valuable
that none but the very wealthy can ar.
ford its purchase. OF the 291, 6S7 fam
lies living on Manhattan island only
1876 hold title to the houses they
occupy-and If you will bring that lit
tie pad and pencil into play again you
VIII learn that 81 out of every 100 fam
Ines make monthly payments to a.
landlord. When these families move.
as they are constantly doing, it seems
only necessary to take the family pho
tographs from off the mantel-so COM
pletely has their method of life been
systematized. As for the landlords
they are mightier in wealth and ten
ants than any feudal lords of old-as
forsooth the 4stors, whose immense
multitude of dwellings house a greater
number Of people than are contained
IN city of the size of Hartford, Conn. :;
Seattle, Wash. or Nashville Tenn.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
STEEL EARNINGS
JUMP s6,84D,5lS
Report for Third Quarter
Shows Gain Over First
Part Of Year.
NET EARNINGS MUCH LARGER
Steel Trust Soon to Begin Erection
of a Splendid Three Million
Dollar Plant.

New York, Oct. 27.-Net earnings for
the steel trust for the quarter ended
Sept 80 amounted to $27,106,274, ac-
cording to an official announcement
made this afternoon after the close of
the stock market. This compares with
earnings of $20,265,756 for the previous
quarter, gain of s6,S4o,51s, and s1s,-
22s, oo5 for the first quarter Of the year.
For the same quarter last year the
earnings were $43,So4,283.
Unified orders on the books of the
company at the end of the third quar-
ter amounted to 3,421,977 tons. This
compares with 3,313,S76 tons on June 80
and 3,765,343 tons on March 81. A year
ago there were 6,425,00S tons on hand.
Out OF the s27,1o6,274 the trust ap-
propriated $5.795,S97 for sinking fund
and depreciation. After the payment of
interest on all bonds and dividends at
the rate of per cent on the preferred
and l per cent on the common. there
was carried over $1,152,023 to surplus.
These earnings bring the total of the
trust for three-quarters of the year VI
to s65,601,035. Directors say there is
business enough in sight to insure net
earnings Of 100000 for the final
quarter. This will give the trust net
earnings for the year of only little
under 500, 100000. Net earnings fol
the first three quarters of last year
were $12S,430,4S 2, or decrease this
year of $62,s29,447.
After the election the steel trust viii
construct a cement plant to cost 49,.
100000. The insiders say there are or
ders on hand for many million dollars
of business contingent on the election
and these contingent orders are not in.
cluded in the tonnage published today
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
TOI,ESTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. James visited in
Hammond Monday evening.
Mrs. II. E. Gibson visited friends and
relatives in Michigan City yesterday.
H A. Townsley transacted business
in Hammond yesterday
Miss olga Frank of EngIewood is the
guest of relatives here.
Mrs. Theodore Leeka is the guest of
relatives in Valparaiso for the week.
Miss Alma Hess of Hammond visited
relatives and friends here Monday.
Mesdames w. S. Gallagher and II. A.
Townsley spent the day shopping in
Chicago.
Mrs. ]. E. Goodman of Chicago Wis
tied relatives here yesterday.
Friends and neighbors of Mrs. Paul
Conrad enjoyed a pleasant evening at
a surprise party given in honor of her
birthday, Oct "a. The evening was
spent in dancing. after which a dainty
luncheon was served.
A pleasant surprise party was given
in honor of Miss Genevieve Gibson's
birthday at her home Saturday even
ing, Oct "a. Games and contests were
played after which light refreshments
were served.
Don't forget about the box social to
be given Thursday evening, Oct. 30
for the benefit of the Beveridge school
All the ladies are invited to bring
boxes, which will be auctioned off dur
ing the evening. A fish pond will be
one of the attractions of the evening
The proceeds will go to help pay for
| the new piano for the school.
Come at the witching hour of eight
! And let the Brownies read your fate
] Rev cal to all this little plot
| Or woe, not luck will be your lot.
| Spread the news far up and down
| Bring all your friends to Brownie
/ Town:
/ Bowling for apples is lots of fun
Be sure that you come and Bob for one
Eating a lunch with a lady fair
Is the finest thing you will declare
All fine arts better the world
And music is sweet wherever Its heard
With the proceeds we Piano will Blu!
And all the Brownies will gladly sigh
God bless and keep you all
Good people that answered our call.
The Brownies Beveridge School
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
AGE NO B..R
Everybody in Hammond is
Eligible.

Old people stopped with suffering,
Middle age, courageously fighting,
Youth protesting impatiently.
Children, unable to explain:
All IN misery from their kidneys
Only a little backache first.
Comes when you catch cold.
Or when you strain the back.
Many complications follow.
Urinary disorders, diabetes. Brights
disease
Doan's Kidney Pills cure bachache
Cure every form of kidney ills.
Mrs. D. B. Hunt, Of 265 Fayette street,
Hammond, Ind, says: "Doan's Kid
ney Pills are a fine remedy and one
that should be in every home. We
have kept them in the house ever since
their value was first demonstrated to
us. My lissle girl was the first to use
them. We gave them TO her as her
bladder and kidneys were so weak that
she could not control the secretions,
especially at night. She was greatly
run down in health and became weak,
puny, and nervous. Doan's Kidney
Pills. procured at Bicknen & Cos drug
store, stopped this trouble in a short
time and she has since had no return
of II. Other members OF my family
have used Doan's Kidney Pills after
this occurrence for lame back and
pains in the kidneys with equally good
results. They have our highest en-
dorsement"
For sale by all dealers-Price SO
cents Foster -Millburn Co, Buffalo,
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
Honesty No Bar 10 Fortune.

1t is mista Ike to think that vast
methods. They can and often are.
There are thousands of men among
whose riches there does not mingle
one particle Of the sweat of unre-
Quilted toll, on whose crimson plush
there is not one drop Of the hearts
blood of the needlewoman, whose lofty
halls are the marble of industry, not
the sinews and bone of the toiling
masses.-Dr. Madison c. Peters.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
REV. SIMEON MIHALTAN
EXPECTS ARRIVAL OF FAMILY
Family Arrived in New York Several
Days Ago and Is Now ON Way Ia
Indiana Harbor.

Indiana Harbor, Ind, Oct. 2S-(Spe-
ciaD-Rev. Simeon Mihaltan of the
Roumanian Catholic church in this city,
Is today anxiously expecting the arrival
or his wife and two children from
Austria. After an absence of six
months. Rev. Mihaltan decided that he
would remain in America, and imme-
dlately sent sufficient money with which
to bring his family to Indiana Harbor
They arrived in New York city on the
ship America. several days ago, and
safely passed the customs and immigra-
tion officials. Telegraphing to the local
pastor, they were told that he would
meet them in Indiana Harbor, and Rev
Mihaltan is patiently watching every
incoming train from the great me-
tropolis.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
HEARD By RUBE.

Two minutes after the hundreds of
night to the foreigners they were lying
in the mud OF Gary streets.
If the Gary democrats can't get a
good look at the Peerless Leader they
will be never satisfied with a peep.
Gary herewith becomes one of the
most important centers of the cam
paign.
city Father Sears was present at
the town board meeting yesterday.
Umbrellas and raincoats were
brought into general use yesterday.
and the heavies did not at all feel
bad
officer Gus Newman remained in
Gary all day yesterday. So did K.
Benjamin Kline.
Up to the time of going to press no
woman in Gary has offered to kiss Mr..
Bryan next Saturday night. Speak up
louder, you know he only has fifteen
minutes here.
That tommy rot and clap traps in
the Chicago Journal last night had as
49,
a toothpieck at a harvest dinner.
The only thing that is worrying the
republicans of late is that Mr.. Taft
may run out of straw-for the vote.
Let the Chicago Journal cast its
untrue statements abroad in Gary
Taft has been here and what he said
remained in the minds OF his nearer:
and the results will be known mex
Wednesday.
There will be no town board meeting
next Tuesday. Even the town dads will
take a day off and vote.
It seews that none of the candidates
running for the various county Offices
think very much of the candidates OF
| the other side.
| The new city hall will match per
| fect1y with Chief Martins new uni
! form.
| Loan Off1ce-Money loaned on any
thing valuable. Gottlieb, 20 EIev
enth avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
How,s This2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
f. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
]. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions. and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Testimonials sent free. Price Use
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
situation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
CHURCH MEMBERS ENJOY
THEMSELVES ROLLER SKATING
Proceeds of Evening Go to Consrega-
tional Church in Gary. Every One
Enjoys Sport.

The roller skating party given last
night by the members of the Congre-
gational church in the Gary Casino
was a very enjoyable affair There
was a large attendance and everyone
seemed to enjoy the celebrating ex-
ercise. The party was the first of its
kind which has been given in the
Casino and the success of this one will
undoubtedly lead ocners to follow in
the footsteps Of the Congregational
church. 1t is not known what the
proceeds were that were turned over
to the church fund.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
MILLER REPUBLICANS
HAVE A GOOD TIME.
Free Lunch of Roast Pig P1eases
Crowd who Hear the Speakers.

The republicans of Miller had great
celebration last evening In which there
was free lunch OF roast pig. the firing
OF fireworks and red fire and the play
ing of martial music.
A republican meeting was scheduled
In the hall there, but owing to the
size of the crowd 1t was necessary to
adjourn and hold an open air meeting.
The meeting was addressed by Judge
Virgil s. Reiter, Nels Johnson, D. E. M.
ShankIin and others.
The people of Miller were enthus-
iastic over the meeting and they say
that Miller will roll up big ma
jority for the G. o. P. when the time
comes around.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
sismarck's Love of Mature.

Speaking of the country and the
long walks he took daily, Bismarck
said he loved nature, but the amount
of life he saw awed him, and that it
took a great deal of faith to believe
that an "all-seeing Eye could notice
every living atom when one realized
what it meant Have you ever sat on
the grass and examined it closely?
There is enough life in one squars
yard to appall you" he said.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
TELEPHONE COMPANY MAKES
A SHIFT IN OPERATORS.
One of Gary Hello Girls Resigns and
Two Are Added. Newcomers Are
Experienced at Switchboard.

The Chicago Telephone company dur
ing the past week has made quite a
shift in their operating force, two new
ones being hired and one of the old
ones resigning. The new operators are
Miss Goodwin, formerly of Southern
Indiana. and Miss Hollywood of Pueblo,
Colo. Both of them are experienced
and efficient operators. The operator
who resigned is Miss Ada Hay, former
~ of Hammond, who was one of the
two first operators In the city. Miss
Hay will return to Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
BIGELOW ORCHESTRA GIVES
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL DANCE
Good Attendance Enjoys Itself Mt Bin
zenhof Hall Last Night.

The second dance of the season to
be given by Bigelow's orchestra was
given last night in the Binzenhof hall.
The dance was as great success at
the first, although the weather was not
conducive to a large attendance at an
event of this character. The Bigelow
orchestra which furnished the music
was much better than they were the
first time that they appeared beore the
public, and the class of music which
they are now furnishing is making a
great hit with the public.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
NOTICE.

If you are looking for a clean net Zh-
borhood to build home IN S. Carlson's
addition. located on BorTnan boulevard
in Tolleston, close to all car lines.
churches and schools free street Inn
provements. CAN or address. ALI. Carl
son. room 714. Gary building, Gary, IND.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
UNION MEN
QUESTION G0MPERS.

Mr.. Gompers was called upon
} a card printed In the Logans-
, port journal, to answer the fol-
lowing pertinent and pointed
puesffoass
The Hon. Samuel Gomperss
, Dear Sir-As members In good
standing of the Logansport
Trades and Labor Assembly,
} hereby ask you two guestions
, which we ask you TO answer In
your speech here today:
, You say you are supporting
the democratic ticket because of
the Injunction plank In 1t.
The Injunction plank in the
democratic platform this year
is just the same word for word,
D as it was In 1896, In 1900 and
B 1904. Yet you are alleged to
D have supported the republican
. ticket In 1896 and In 1000 and
. I'm 1904.
D Why didn't you support the
3 democratic ticket then. Why
3 are you supporting Ii now, since
D 1T Is just the same rs when you
D opposed itf
q Respectfully,
D CAL CLUGSTON,
0 Electrical Workers Union NO. 209.
q ARTHUR HALSTEAD,
o Logansport TaiIors' Union.
o -Logansport Journal
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
Gary Police Court News.

Carl Villain swas fined s11.90 on a
charge of being drunk and disorder
~. He paid the amount and will not
have to board with Mr.. Carter this
time.
j. c. Mccarthy was arrested on a
charge of petit larceny. His trial was
set for the 2Sth.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
PHOTO COMPANY BRANCHES
OUT FROM GARY
Crone Photo Company Which Has Dine
Much to Advertise City, VIII Open
Office in Chicago.

The Crone Photo company has in
creased their bushes to such an ex-
tent that they have decided to open
up branch office in Chicago. The
Crosse company are making thousands
of postal cards of Gary of eevry de-
scription and their work along this
line has done much to advertise the
city. The new office will be located at
45s Van Buren, street. This win be
used as the Chicago office of the Gary
company.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
KLIVER AND BRETSCH
INVADE NEWTON COUNTY
Two WelI-IxnoEvn Calumet Township
Men to End Campaign There.

Attorney Clarence Bretsch and Will
liam III. Kliver started today on their
weeks tour of Newton county. They
expect to carry on whir1wind cam
paign there and the first meeting is
scheduled at Kentland.
Mr.. Kliver will make the principal
speeches and will be supported by MT.
Rretsch. Mr. Kliver now feels that
Lake county is in excellent shape and
he is practically sure of carrying this
county against his opponent who has
done nothing so far.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
Why He Never Spoke.

There was a man in our town, and
ne was wondrous wise; he never
spoke unto his wife of his mothers
cakes a15 pies. The secret of his wis
dom-guess it If you can; but If you
can't behols it - he was bachelor
man.-Chicago News.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
DOLL COMMITTEE
GIVES SKATING PARTY.
Neat SUM Is Realized at Church Affair
Held ut Casino.

The doll committee of the Congrega-
tional church gave d skating party at
the Gary casino last night which was
largely attended. A neat sum was
realized which will go towards the
building fund for the church.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
PraIse-God Rarebones.

Praise-God Barebones was fanat-
zeal tanner of London. He became a
member of parliament in 1853 and
headed a procession of the people in
protesting against the restoration of
Charles IL to the throne. He was
Baptist minister after 1880 and was
quite popular as preacher.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
Feminine Hand in Literature.

The literature of all European coun-
tries reveals the feminine hand. Male
writer's are devoting themselves more
and more to sport and industry. All
modern books are effeminate in char
acter.-Maenz, Vienna.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
Use of Flowers.

There's no phosphorescence in flow
ers to speak of, but they may tighten
up many darkened spot in life
Manchester Union
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
SOCIAL CLUB SETS
DATE FOR ITS DANCE.
Gary Masonic Social Club VIII Have
It's Event on Nov. "a.

Its Event on Nov. "a.
The Gary Masonic social club have
decided to give their dance for their
members at the Gary Hotel on Nov.
"a To those who do not dance card
tables will be spread where all kinds
OF games may be enjoyed. A big
banquet will follow the dance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
Expensive Luxuries.

Castles in the air cost vast deal
TO keep up.-Lytton
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-28
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DENoUNcEs GonpERs' ACTION.


indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 2T.-
Lodge No. 20, International As
ISOLATION of sTachinisfs, has
adopted a resolution denoune-
ing Samuel Gompers for his po-
litica1 attitude In supporting
Bryan and. protesting against
the use of the Office of the pres
ident of the federation of labor
to promote partisan ends.
y o q 9 q o = Q . . = q . . Q
The Washington times., 1908-05-05

We5ther cloudy and track heavy.
The Washington times., 1908-05-05
EXHIBITION OPENS THIS WEEK.

The reception and private view OF the
Washington Architectural Club. pre-
ceding the opening OF its seventh exhibi-
ton, VIII be held at the Hemicycle or
the COrcOran Gallery OF Art Friday
evening. from half-past 20 II O'Clock
Admission TO this reception win be BY
card The exhibition VIII be opened TO
the public Saturday
The Washington times., 1908-05-05

!, choice. 90a94c: rye. 7Oa75c:
white. 7OaT5C- shelled. yellow.
m. ear. 50. 25s2-50: oats. West
2. S0a64c; mixed. 5sas2c hay.
srn. No. I. S16.50a17, so; West
SIS. Goals 50; Western mixed.
IN, SS0.0Oa52.0o pen ton; mid
100 per tn
The Washington times., 1908-05-05
WASHINGTON STOCKS
SEEN RATHER TOPPY
Profit Taking in Evidence.
Prices Are Very Strong
on Everything.

Business on the local Stock Exchange
was moderately active and prices were
comparatively steady. The market is
beginning TO look a little toppy, prices
having advanced to the point where
offerings have increased. Some Of the
buyers OF securities at the average Of
a month or six weeks ago. are willing
to part with some OF their holdings at
the handsome profit offered by the rise
in values. 1t may take some few days
10 digest this supply and then the
market may be expected 10 rally. as
there is good buying power back C II.
Washington Railway, common, firm
at 81 The preferred stock started at
- and eased of TO sly. Capital Trac-
ticn. steady at 122 and 122Ik. There were
lids of 69h for Washington Gas, and
offerings at 6915. There were no trans
actions.
Mitchell Mining came 10 the front
with an order for LOO shares, with
Plant bidding and Hibbs meeting the
demand with 1000 shares, after which
500 more sold at the price was bid for
more.
Bonds are scarce and very firm. espe-
cially Traction 5's ana As. Many bids
for SIS at III. The as sold at 81