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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-29
Ruskin as a Chess PLAYER.

Many people have overlooked the
fact that the Ruskin loved the game
of chess. Some OF his letters reveal
this interest. He was It one time a
constant visitor 10 MaSkelyne <
Cookies entertainment. where he once
played a game with "Psycho," and he
tried his skill against other chess au-
tomato. Indeed, it was a matter OF
pride to him say his latest editors.
that he had obtained more than m
the time when it was performing at
the Crystal Palace with considerable
eclat. He was a vice president of the
British Chess association
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-29
RAILROAD USE OF STEEL.
Lines Take About a Third Of Manu-
featured Product.

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,aa1 &C -on uno o,.,s. RON. tha,. walk.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-29
Railroad Bridge to Match House.

Before giving his consent TO tho
Great Western railroad to build a rail
road bridge across a part of his prop,
erty a landowner stipulated that I
should be constructed of stone which
should match that of which his house
was built. and should consist Of three
elliptical arches. The bridge. which
has been successfully completed de.
snite the difficulty Of construction, is
the only one of it's kind in England,
perhaps in the world.-Railway Maya
zine.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-29

was working at Barnes Island Cove
he SAW Il large wild goose setting in
the edge OF the water. The wind was
blowing a good breeze al the time. and
the 0 had evidently got in the lea
and was taking his afternoon nap.
MIR. Moody cr"pt up and seized him
by the neck and got n Of the worst
beatings Of his If" from the wings
of the bird, but he held fast and took
his prize home and has him still alive,
and will keep him to show TO his
friends as a proof Of the wonderful
feat he accomplished.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-29
The Graft of Divorce.

Mrs. Cobwigger-S SO YOU think you
would be happier if we We're in soci-
ETY.?
Freddie would be at Christmas.
ma. | know some boys in the smart
set and they all have at least two pa
pas to give them presents.-Smart Set.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-29
Diplomacy as a Career
For Young Americans

cunts for much, the college training
for even more. and 1he necessary
course Of study hat would seem TO be
part of the required initiative must
p"TtOrce be simpler, less complex, to
the college man whose mind has been
more or less attuned to such inter-
eStS thar 10 the man who suddenly
elects to become a diplomat. or who
has the honor thrust upon him in
rare instances this last.
The would-be aspirant for diplomat
ic hOnOrS-the college graduate, as
has been said, has the advantage her"
can apply to a school of diplomacy.
a diplomatic college as it is sometimes
termed in WASHINGTON. whore there is
ii curse of studies to be entered
upon. but, II a colIeg" graduate, this
is said not TO he obligatory. AppliCa-
tiOn must be mad" TO the diplomatic
burpau of the state department, the
candidate stating his desire 10 become
Il diplomat and giving his qualitica-
lions. In return the WouId-be aSpir-
ant for hOnorS receives a small
pamphlet setting forth what is neces-
sury 70 study and a number of QIes-
lions 10 be answered. Then Their"
must be an examination in interna-
tionaI law. This can be taken else
where. so it is said. and then, to
quote ono who knows. "puIl' does the
rest-"puIl," which in these days
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-29

The diplomatic career as a futur"
for the young men Of America is
growing in favor every year in the
minds of all thinking people, and poll
ticians, business men and college pro.
fessOrS unite in regarding its POSSIBLE
tiles with interests.
That America shall be well repre-
scented everywhere is the desire OF
every loyal American citizen, and the
great majority are rapidly becoming
alive 10 the fact that this is no longer
a new country, for which excuses can
be made on account Of lis youth. but
a nation of well educated, thoroughly
well poised men, who are fitted 10
take their place amOng the Older peo-
pie Of the world, unhampered by lack
of knowledge in even the smallest de
tails Of court etiquette. The diplomat
ic career Is therefore a career In the
best sense of the word. but one III
which to attain success there must be
careful instruction.
Is diplomacy only for the rich
would appear to be the question OF IN"
hour. Money is always of suprem"
importance in every career. But the
lack of il does not make the life Of Il
diplomat impossible. In England and
ether countries the Younger son turn
10 diplOmacy as a career best suited
10 a gent eman without fortune. so
why should not American Young men
aspirp to the same state of affairs?
True. the salaries paid are not largo
hui there are many pcruIisitrS. 50 il
is said, and not more demands than
come to the purse of any well born
man i'm any business or profession. At
the same time it WOIId seem as
though this were a business best Of all
suited for the sons of the enormously
rich men. There does not seem 10 be
in il the prospect of any great finan-
cial future. The gIories Of success
are, as it were. tentative. and for this
reason tie assurance of a we'll cstah.
Iishcd bank account must leave the
mind free TO graphic with the intri-
cate ana mysterious affairs of state.
o.
It is no career for he idle minded.
40 career for the spendlhrift, but d
career for man of find mand. unlimit.
ed tact. a Judge of human nature and
a passionately loyal American citizen.
who is willinc. to sacrifice his own in
terests to the interests of his country;
10 realize that il is more than a sue
cess IS a fnancier he will attain. but
that financial success is not to be in
cludpd in his scheme, and surely NJ
ri( h mqn but would feel he had in
vested his capital wisely when he in
ye. is for his son in such a line of husi
ness
Political men al mark auuarnntly
aDrre IA the D0ssibiIities of the ca
rear for their sons. for if is said sena-
tore biob,v annroriata the homo, Of
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-29

There amt no bloke I lov like
youse," declared the refined and ac-
complished girl.
These words vert set to music, re-
member. She was merely singing a
popular song.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-29
Inv Satin lie and Tassel.

\ tiny band of black satin about the
end of d collar is attractive, ever if
there is no other black on the entire
costume. Finished off in a small fiat
bow knot or tiny iabot with long ends
finished with d taSSel or fringe. this
little tie gives an attractive note to
any gown and is especially effective
with a somewhat elaborate lingerie
lace or chiffon bodice. In Paris these
ties are worn in all colors and with al
most every style of dress, being
formed generally of a soft satin fin.
ished silk, with a tassel of gold or ell
yer thread.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-29
Quite Hopeless.

Mistress-Jane, | saw the milkman
kiss YOU this morning In the future
I will take the milk in.
Jane-'Twouldn't he no use, mum
He's promised never to kiss anybody
but me.-IlluStr&trd it,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-29
The Ru!inu Passion.

Satan-In what department did yol
put that rev arrival?
AsSiStant-That janitOr2 ] set him
to work at the furnace.
Satan-Take him off at once or he'll
be turning off the heat.-Boston Tran
script.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-29
In Record Time.

"This is a well-kept path" comment
ed the man who was inspecting the
White House grounds. "A man could
sprint on this"
"Some hev,' sententiously responded
the guide.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-29
Wild Goose Story From Maine.

Here is a wild goose story from a
South Harpswell correspondent: Fri
day afternoon as Edward II. Moody
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-29
The Facts.

do irate fathers ever kick Young
men who court their daughters"
Nav"
The funny men seem to think So"
well, a man might use the BOOT if
he knew his daughter was receiving at
tention from a humorist."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-04

ing the latter's father, Mr.. Dunn, of
Florida. Mr.. Dunn expects 10 spend
several months with his daughter.
Mrs. E. c. Holmes was Chicago Wis
itor Saturday.
The infant baby of Mr.. and Mrs
Nicholas, Siman died at theih home in
Reese avenue Friday morning. Mrs.
Simon is reported in very precarious
condition.
Ed Holberk is suffering with very
painful felon on hris finger.
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Coon of Atchi-
son avenue. are entertaining out of
town relatives.
Mr.. Nelson of the Lake Front park
entertained quite a number of friends
from Melrose park at a fish dinner
Saturday.
Miss Francis Schultz, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Schultz of Reese ave-
nue., entertained quite a number OF
her young friends in honor of her
eighth birthday, Saturday afternoon.
E. Jewett' who was confined to his
home on account of sickness for few
days, is able to resume his duties
again.
Miss P. Burnett spent the day shop
ping in Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-04
WHEELER.

Fred and Frank Barney and families
of Hobart. spent Sunday in Wheeler
with friends.
Charles A. Perrine was visiting with
his parents over Sunday.
1t is reported that Stephen Curtis
has sold his farm to Chicago parties.
Miss Lizzie Curtis spent Saturday In
Valparaiso today as a witness in the
suit brought by George Roper of Ho-
bart, against the N. Y, c. & St L. R R.
for loss of his house by fire about three
years ago.
The N Y, C. & ST. L. railway section
men received notice Sunday of re-
duction of Is cents per day in wages.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Crofts of Crown
Point, visited friends in Wheeler, Sun
day.
Miss Dorotha Fierce of Indiana Har-
Dor spent Sunday with friends in
Wheeler.
About forty pupils of Indiana Har-
Dor schools brought their lunch boxes
and picniced in the grove west of town
Although it was disagreeably cold
they reported having a good time.
Mr.. and Mrs L. K. Johnston visited
with friends at Hobart Sunday even
ing
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-04
DYER

Miss Matilda Keilman of ST. John,
spent Sunday with her grandmother,
Mrs NJ. Klos Of this place.
Ernest Martin from Chicago, was the
guest of relatives here Sunday.
George Boos of Hammond, was a
Dyer visitor Sunday.
Messrs. DR.. j. A. Chevigny and Theo-
dore Hammer were st. John visitors
Saturday afternoon.
Miss Mary Schaefer of Chicago, Wis
tied with relatives here yesterday
Mrs Ellen Kaiser and children, spent
Sunday at the home of A. e. Kaiser
and family.
Mrs Val Keul of Chicago. spent Sun
day at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Theodore Hammer of this place.
Peter Scheidt of St. John, was here
yesterday to see the ball game between
Schererville and Dyer.
Jos. Keilman and DR.. Chevigny were
at Turkey Creek Sunday to attend the
C. c. L. meeting there.
Mrs. Henry J. Schultz returned Sun
day afternoon from a several days visit
with relatives at Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-04

cago. visited here with her mother.
Mrs. Triebess, a couple OF days this
week
Mrs. Henry OILS, of Gary. was Wis
itor in Hobart yesterday.
Attorney r. r. Peddicord and Harri-
son SchoHer were in Valparaiso on
business yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs James ellis children,
who have been quite sick for soma time.
are somewhat improved.
Mr.. and Mrs William P. Crockett of
Chicago are here for ten-days' visit
with Mr.. Crockett's parents.
Mrs. George Weatherwax, formerly
supervisor of music IN the Hobart
township schools, called on old Hobart
friends yesterday.
Mrs. Frank Barnes of Chicago visited
in Hobart yesterday with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Longshore of
Hobart yesterday.
Willie Killtgrew was out from the
city yesterday to visit his parents.
Miss Clara Nash, of Chicago, was a
guest of Hobart friends Sunday.
Miss Ruth Rifenburg, of Hammond,
spent Sunday in Hobart with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Butts, of Chica-
go. visited over Sunday with Mr.. Butts
mother. Mrs. P. ]. Kelly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Maybaum of Chi
cago. were the guests of relatives in
Hobart yesterday.
Louis Scharbach and family of Chi
cago. spent Sunday in Hobart with Mr..
Scharbachs brother William, and
family.
Earle Krause of Chicago, visited Ho-
bart friends yesterday.
Howard Ostrander, of Miller, and
George Ostrander Of Chicago, spent
Sunday in Hobart with their mother.
Messrs. VIII Detman and Charles
Saager and Miss Clara Brown, OF
Clarke, were Sunday visitors in Hobart
with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kaska.
Charles Scheidt of Chicago, spent
Sunday in Hobart with his Uncle Ed
and family.
Miss Eta Henderson of Munster, Wis
tied Hobart friends yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-04
GRIFFITH.

Ray Southworth has taken a posi-
ton in the E. J. E. r. R. office here. He
begun work Sunday. 1t is plainly a
case of The call of the keys"
Fred Brooks has an attack of rheu-
matism which is so severe as to keep
him from work.
Lorne Miller spent Saturday with his
uncle's family at Lottaville
Marshal Taylor is having his share
of trouble since the gang of men start
ed in on the railroad viaduct north of
town The marshal found one Satur-
day who had imbibed too freely and
needed taking care of. When the Of
ficer attempted to take him to the
cooler" he objected and after going
some distance refused to go farther
The marshal urged him on, but instead
of moving his feet he moved his fist
and now officer Taylor has something
similar to a black eye
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-04
BURNHAM.

Mrs. Freak of Burnham spent Sun
day in Hegewisch.
Wesley Combs of waverly, O., is here
visiting his brother w. E. Combs this
week.
Harry Patton, T. ]. Cullman and Joe
Machaze, were Chicago visitors Sat
urday.
Della Kursey of Michigan avenue,
Hammond, spent Sunday with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. ]. Kursey on
Center street.
The Misses Lizzie and Dolly Patton,
after a weeks vacation, have again re-
sumed their studies in the South Chi
cago high school.
Aaron Leady was a Grand Crossing
visitor Sunday.
]. Wargo. an old resident of Burn
ham, but who moved away some time
ago, was Burnham caller today.
Luke Reed, sr., and family of Hege-
wisch, visited Luke Reed, jr., and fam
lily of Burnham.
The Eastern Star Lodge will meet
at Grams hall this evening The pres
ence of all members are greatly de-
sired as there is special business to
| transact.
A w. Hunter and wife enjoyed an
| outing today, going to Blue Island by
boat. They report the scenery beau
tiful as the trees are putting on their
leaves and buds of green.
Rev. Dennis of East Side preached at
the M. e. church in Hegewisch Sun
day. 1t was his first sermon at this
place. All were pleased.
Samuel Burnham of Center street
and party Of friends from the city
We're out on an excursion Sunday in
Mr.. Burnham's launch The Duckey's
Kid"
Miss Minnie Patton visited Mrs. G.
Beste of East Side Sunday, returning
| to Hegewisch in the evening to at
tend a party given by Myrtle Alex
ander of Howard avenue.
Among those enjoying the pleasures
| OF boating Sunday We're Mr.. Nelson.
| (Batling's father.) with a party of
friends consisting of Mr.. and Mrs An
derson and daughter. Miss Ida Nelson
and Miss Anna McKernen.
BY a change of venue there was a
case brought before Judge Hunter Sat
urday, Sebastian VS. Lundquist. The
/, trouble happened in West Hammond
in the old Calumet Park saloon. Sc
| bastion snatched a gun from Mr. Nc
Govern and was f1ourishing it, threat
ening to shoot when Mr.. Button
struck his arm, the revolver going off
at the time. The bullet went through
| the floor. The case was decided
against Sebastian and as he did not
pay his fine he will have to lay out a
| jail sentence.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-04
EAST CH|CAGO-IND|ANAH ARBOR

Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Graham were in
Chicago to attend the Colonial yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. James o'Neil were at
the LaSalle yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Diamond were
Chicago visitors yesterday.
Mrs. Louie Loucks, who has been
sick for 8 weeks with typhoid fever. is
somewhat better.
Max Edelman transacted business in
Chicago yesterday.
Ed Williams has just returned from
a two weeks visit in Muncie with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Pitzele spent Sun
day in South Chicago.
the Colonial Sunday.
Miss Helen Spencer has recovered
from a weeks illness.
Harvey Barr has resigned his posi-
ton with Powers & Peterson on ac-
count of not wanting to work long
hours.
A snap. 80 acre poultry farm, part
timber, room house, III miles east
of Thayer depot, Monon. Good gravel
road. A room and room house at
Indiana Harbor. Dobbie, 454, Indiana
Harbor. 2-12t
Carl Setterbloom is visiting his
uncle in Chicago this week
Carl Phillips, aged nineteen died Sat
urday evening at O'Clock at his home.
los Beacon street He will be buried
tomorrow from his late home
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-04
VALPARAISO.

. Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Cartwright have
gone to Chicago to spend few days
with relatives.
Mrs F. n Arvin and other members
of the family have gone to Winona to
spend the summer.
Samuel Able of Chicago visited his
brother Minnie Abe In this city Sat
urday and Sunday.
Harry Carson of Northwestern Medi-
cal college, spent Saturday and Sunday
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Carson in this city.
Mark Beach. an old valpo boy, is
visiting his brother and sisters in this
city He expects to be here for about
in North Dakota.
Glen Stoner of Chicago spent Satur-
day and Sunday with relatives in the
Vale.
An automobile driven by Wood Phil
lips of Hebron, suddenly came to a
stop on West Main street Saturday fore
noon while running about three miles
an hour. bound for the garage. 1t was
found that one of the front springs had
axle. Quite a crowd was attracted by
the accident, as it was thought that q
more serious accident had been mar
rowly averted.
George Field and wife will leave to-
morrow for Long Lane, Mo, to visit
with Mrs Fields sisters, whom she has
not seen for number of years.
Louis Benham of this city, member OF
the firm of Otis & Benham, proprietors
of the Federal Detective and COLLECTING
agency. of Gary, has sold his interest
in the business to Silas Oaks Guy
Carr of this city, who expects to remove
to Gary as soon as he disposes Of his
interests in the grocery business In
which he is now engaged with his
father. The report that Mr.. Otis in
tends to conduct the business alone is
an error.
Joseph McGillicuddy, of Chicago
spent Sunday with his parents in this
city.
Guy Carr was a Gary visitor yester-
day.
The superior court reconvened to.
day under Judge Tuthill for the sec.
ond week Of the April term.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-04
GARY NEWS

A Dearbyne of the Walter S. Ross
real estate company, lefs Saturday for
his trip throughout Pennsylvania
where he expects to pull off several
large deals in real estate. He does
not know when he will return but it
VIII probably not be within several
weeks.
The new telephone directory of the
chicago Telephone company have been
received by Manager Sinclair and they
contain close to four hundred names.
The growth of the exchange has been
remarkable since the time of the in
stallation and the manager expects
that 1t will be but short time until
they will have five hundred on their
list. The increase in the past few
weeks has necessitated the employ
ment of two new operators and they
will be put on as soon as they can be
secured.
Miss Nellie Quinn, employed by the
Indiana Steel company. is reported very
hick at her home in Whiting
Walter Acker. the local haberdasher,
spent the day in Chicago yesterday
visiting friends.
William Dick, formerly of the G. H.
Hammond company when the concern
was in Hammond, and lately employed
| by steel company in the south, has
secured a position with the Indiana
Steel company at Gary. He has moved
to the steel city and will make this
city his future home.
| J. A. Brennan returned from South
Bend yesterday where the funeral of
the four months-old child was held.
The death was quite sudden and Mr.
Bremen has the sympathy of his Gary
friends.
A special trainer from Chicago will
assist the local talent in preparing
for a minstrel show to be given by
the University club some time this
month The next rehearsal will be
held in the Binzenhof, Tuesday night
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-04
WHITING NEWS
Return to Their Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. Porter Spurrier, who
were married at Valparaiso Thursday
have returned to Whiting and at pres
ent ar staying at the home of the form
er's brother, Grant Spurrier. of Oliver
street. The bride, who was Miss Edith
Brown, one of Valparaiso's most popu-
lar young ladies. became quite we'll
known here by her frequent visits to
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack O'Keefe
of this city, and it is certain that she
will prove a valuable acquisition to our
city. The groom, who needs no in
PRODUCTION to the public here, being one
of our prominent business men. AL
though the wedding came as COM
plete surprise to the majority, the cou-
pie are now receiving the congratula-
tions and best wishes of a host of
friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-04
ROBERTSDALE.

The many friends of Miss Alice Dunn
will be glad to hear that she is recu-
perating rapidly and is expected home
from the South Chicago hospital in a
few days.
Mrs. Selas Steis of South Chicago Wis
tied with Mrs. Fred Koch Saturday.
Mrs Calvin Ashline of Indiana boule-
ward, is confined to her home on &C
count of sickness.
The ice cream social given at the
Franklin school Friday evening was a
success both socially and financially.
It was very we'll attended and quite a
sum was realized, part of which will
be used to purchase tools for the
manual training department OF the
school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Landon are entertain