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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-15

The muzzle-dog ordinance came a
little too late, but better late than
never.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-15

men who wear the directoire gown on
the street. Charlie Taft is almost done.
SO Cincy has to furnish q new sensa-
ton.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-15

The Portable Athletic club also car
ried with other things a lot of trouble
for Burnham's Boy Mayor"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-15

IF YOU HAVE TIME TURN TO
PAGE AND READ THE WANT ADS
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-15
R RANDOM
THINGS AND FILINGS

It is d good thing for that Indiana
Harbor dope fend that he said he had
killed Ella Schroeder; while he was in
the police station.
Ny wordi What they have done to
the favorite sons is a-plenty.
Man kicks when his wife says 81
yill." He's easy money when she
says 81 should like ssDo this,
makes him huffy, but 3Don't You
think" renders. him tame az a rab-
bit.
In Cincinnati the police arrest wo-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-15

Chorus of democrats: Wait for our
convention and see what sort of 9
steam roller we will have"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-15

A Gary bridegroom has been dodg-
ing his hotel bill. He started in early.
Most bridegrooms can wait about six
or seven months.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-15

Mr.. Taft seems to be the end seat
hog Of the republican convention
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-15

In Cincinnati the police arrest wo-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-15

The lad who is Graded In
the lap of luxury, seldom
grows mp to be a credit to
his NAV.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-15

Read The Times and get the news.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-15

Another week has passed and Gary
hasn't been victimized by any sharpers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-15

In life's c0zy corner there is al
ways room for enc more down pill
low.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-15

The Drake fountain will be one OF
the little beauty spots that South Chi
cago is badly in need Of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-15


men who wear the directoire gown on
the street Charlie Taft is almost done.
SO Cincy has to furnish new sensa-
ton.
THERE'S ONE THING THAT GOES
FASTER THAN AN EXPRESS TRAIN,
AND THAT ONE THING rs A $40 BILL
AFTER YOU'VE PAID FOR A SHINE
OUT OF 1T.
The Portable Athletic club also car
ried with other things a lot of trouble
for Burnham's Boy Mayor"
A Gary bridegroom has been dodg-
ing his hotel bill. He started in early.
Most bridegrooms can wait about six
or seven months.
In life's cOzy corner there is al
ways room for one more down pill
low.
The Drake fountain will be one OF
the little beauty spots that South Chi
cago is badly in need OF.
Another week has passed and Gary
hasn't been victimized by any sharpers
The lad who is Graded I'm
the lap of luxury, seldom
grows mp to be a credit to
his NAV.
Mr.. Taft seems to be the end seat
hog of the republican convention.
Chorus of democrats: Wait for our
convention and see what sort of :
steam roller we will have"
There are not only too many peO-
pie I'm this world who meet trouble
HALFWAY, but there are a lot who
trot around to meet 1t all the way.
AASAO GIG q 4Ot VI people Q6aQ0Q 1Ol
Chicago who don't know how they are
going to get into the convention, but
they are on their way
''WHAT Is HOME WITHOUT A
MoTHERr' ASKS THE POET. YES
AND WHAT is A MOTHER WITHOUT
A HOME.
Taft's nomination will tickle one
Hammond man to death. Uncle Henry
Bicknelrs friend Worcester of the Phil.
ippines will certainly be some shine
with the new administration.
The summer season is being de-
Iayed. The bOat-shaExer and the
fool-kil1er haven't turned ND yet
at all.
The muzzle-dog ordinance came a
little too late, but better late than
never.
The great trouble about Mr.. Taft is
that it is ging to be pretty hard to
of bir,, f1+1 . al
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
Tracheyof Hayes Beyond Doubt Despite Dena

to the side that would profit ii most
Black and I both said that we were
squarely for the Lincoln-R Roosevelt
league on principle
The question is, How far shall we
hold Congressman Hayes to blame for
the double dealing of his Brother.
told J. 0. that the sentiments he eX-
pressed We're diametrically the op-
posite of those expressed by his
brother"
WOULD WHITEWASH SELF
IN the statement published in the
Mercury yesterday Hayes says he
did not influence any delegates what
ever and delivers himself of violent
~denunciatlon of the Lincoln Roosevelt
league. That he did busy himself with
proxies, and the delegates at Sacra-
mento is already proved by the tes-
tin1ony of Detrick. which is substan-
tiated by the following statement by
Senator Marshall Black, published in
The Call yesterday:
Santa Clara's delegation voted as follows: The
ffty-seyentl assembly district, solid for the
league all the way through; tie ffty-hf as
sembiy district, solid for the Roosevelt league.
except IN one ballot; the hffx-kixth assembly gis-
trict. solid for the railroad. J. O. Hayes, Hfier
the county central COMMITTEES had adopted the
league platform ard had instructed the dele
gates from this county To stand against the rail-
road went over to Herrn 80 the final showdown.
carrying with him such delegates as he could
disappointment to many who have followed his
leadership in the past.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
SAYS THE NOMINATION
OF TAFT IS ASSURED
Manager Vorhys Says Secretary
of War Will Win on
First Ballot

COLUMBUS, Ohio. May 16.-Arthur /.
vorhys. manager of the Taft canvass,
gave out the following statement to-
night:
The last conventions for the selec-
tion of delegates to the national con-
vention were held today. With the
close Of the campaign for delegates to
the republican national convention the
nomination OF Secretary Taft on the
first ballot is a foregone conclusion.
OF the $50 delegates who VIII sit in the
convention 563 have been chosen under
positive instructions to vote for Ohio's
candidate. or under resolutions of in
dorsement of preference that were the
equivalent of instructions.
Two hundred and twenty five dele
gates have been instructed for other
candidates. One hundred and ninety
two are uninstructed. or these 1872
more than 100 are known supporters of
Taft. This assures Secretary Taft at
this time a total delegate strength in
the convention of only a few votes less
than 700.
The seats of 49, delegates are con-
tested. but in only 1875 of these contests
are Taft delegates affeeted."
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17

SOUTH SEAS QUEEN
DONS PARIS GOWN
Virtual Ruler Over Fifteen Hun-
dred Islanders Reaches Amer
lea on Pleasure Trip
Miss NJ. Bracken Admits Own
ersllip of Fertile Lands in
TetuarOa Group

On board the steamer Mariposa.
which arrived from Tahiti yesterday
morning, was Miss M Bracken. the
owner Of some 10 or 12--she don't re-
member which-fertiie islands of the
Tetuaroa group in the South seas.
The islands, which are about 80
miles from Papeete. were given to Miss
Bracken by her stepfather, James Will
ians who was one of the early trad
ers in the South seas. Miss Bracken
spends the most of her time on these
islands. although she makes journeys
to Papeete every time a steamer arrives
to negotiate for the sale of the island
products-pneapple and cocoanuts.
Miss Bracken is practically a queen
in her island home and rules over 1900
native subjects. She dresses in the ma
tive costume, indulges in all their Gus
toms and lives the visionary, delightful
life of the South sea islander.
When she came down the gangpiank
OF the Mariposa yesterday morning she
was mot garbed in the native dress, but
in the latest of Partisan street gowns
and merry widow hat, and presented
a striking appearance.
Miss. Bracken is not here to dispose
of any OF her property. She is on a
pleasure trip. She did not even want
to talk with the spapermen. but
finally agreed to tell them that she
owned the islands, that she liked
America and that she was only on a
visit.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
CALLS CONGRESSMEN
MOST C0WARDLY SET
LittIefieId of Maine Declares
Legislators Chief Aim Is
Reelection

NEW YORK. May e.-Congressman
Charles E. Littlefield of Maine, speak
ing at a banquet at the Union league
club, Brooklyn, tonight, characterized
congressman as the most cowardly
class in America and quoted Speaker
Cannon as saying that:
The only thing more cowardly than
a member OF congress was two mem
bers of congress"
"Congressmen are the most coward
ly set on earth,' said Littlefield, "and
conditions are such that they could
scarcely be otherwise. Their chief
aim is reelection. and therefore they
are afraid to act in any manner
which could prejudice that, reelection.
This is one reason why l resigned.
Il believe the people of the country
should control the government of the
country, but because of this cowardice
Of legislators l doube II direct cleo
tion of senators would Improve con-
ditions any. They would then De in
the same position as the members OF
the lower body"
bittie6eld deprecated the branding
OF all rich men as malefactors.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
BANKERS SUGGEST
new STATE LAWS
California Association Recon-.
mends Appointment of Comp
trolIer by Governor
Annual Convention AdiOnrns
After Naming Officers for
Ensuing Year

PASADENA, May 1O.-The annual
convention OF the California bankers
association came to an end today at
the close of the morning session. after
which the delegates and their wives
visited the AmandaIe Golf clubhouse.
Where an informal reception was hello.
The convention is pronounced by all an
unprecedented success. the registration
oeinS nearly double that OF last year
Perhaps the most important business
OF the three days conference was dis
cusston OF the delegates with the four
members of the legislative banking
commission appointed BY the governor
TO recommend changes in the state
banking laws
The following provisions for recon-
mendation TO the commission were
unanimously adopted:
'First-The governor shall appoint a
state bank comptroller to serve during
good behavior. He must have had at
least five years experience previous to
the time OF appointments. The state
bank comptroller shall appoint all bank
examiners not to exceed two to each
100 banks or fraction thereof HIS
salary shall be $4,000 year and he
shall have full powers for the neces-
sary successful administration of his
Office.
fsecond-Loans by bank TO all ON
GERS and employees Of that bank shall
be absolutely prohibited.
~Third-Savings banks doing
strictly savings business shall not be
required TO carry any reserve. Savings
banks doing a savings and commercial
business shall be required 20 carry
reserve of Is per cent OF their de-
posits-'S
The association elected the following
cfficers to serve the ensuing term:
President. Joseph D. RadfOrd OF Los
Angeles; vice president. II s. Fletcher
OF Watsonville; SECRETARY. r. NJ. Weleh
of San Francisco; assistant secretary,
F. H. CoIburn Of. San Francisco; treas
urer. J. ]. Fagan OF San Francisco: ex-
ecutive council. c. f. Hunt. San Fran
cisco: A. z. Edwards. Pasadena. and
Charles F. Smith, Oakland; executive
committee Of American bankers as
ISOLATION j. NJ. Elliott, Los Angeles;
George w. Peltier. Sacramento
The next place OF meeting Will be Sc
1ected by the executive committee in
December.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
TRY DANCE ON STREET
FOR OLD BLIND COUPLE
Noted Comedian and Author
Seek to Aid Old People by
CurbStone Performance

SEATTLE, Wash, May l6.-Fred A.
Stone. the man who created the part
of Scarecrow in The Wizard of o.
created sensation today by offering
TO dance for the benefit of an aged
blind man and his feeble wife on the
street corner at Second avenue and
Washington street.
The crowd that had collected on the
corner was not strong on finances and
after sizing up those who had stopped,
Stone tried to induce the old couple to
go with him to the corner Of Second
avenue and James street. saying he
would dance and Rex Beach, the
author, who was with Stone, vofun-
teered to pass the hat, but the blind
man and his wife could not be per-
suaded to leave their location on ac-
count OF police orders. Stone then
offered to dahce there. but was dis
suaded by Beach. and after giving some
money to the couple passed the hat
and collected a harvest of nickels and
dimes
Stone and Beach are en- route TO
Alaska on a hunting trip.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
LEAGUE LEADER SPEAKS
Frank E. Dunlap to Discuss
"Pure Politics.
SPECIAL DISPATCH To THE CALL

STOCKTON, May lex mbly-
man Frank z. Dunlap, formerly of
Stockton, but now of Los Angeles,
where he is a leader in Lincoln -Roose-
welt league ranks, wiz speak in this
city tomorrow night urSler the auspices
of the Stockton club. Attorney Dunlap
was one of the delegates to the. Sacra-
mento convention and will speak on
the effect the pure politics" forces
had on the organization element dur
ing the convention. To his friends
here he states that the league forces
are strong in the south and that 1t is
only a matter Of short time until the
machine falls easy prey to the element
antagonistic TO corrupt politics and
bossism
Mr.. Dunlap has a large following in
San Joaquin county and what he has
to say here will carry great weight
and leave a lasting impression.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
ALABAMANS. READY
FOR THE PRIMARIES
Test of Strength Between Bryan
and Johnson to Be Made
at Polls

MONTGOMERY, Ala, May i6-The
democratic voters Of Alabama are ready
for the primary election Monday. The
activity OF the newly qualified voters to
get their names on the registration
lists last Friday and Saturday and the
sudden competition between the two
candidates for the presidential nonlina-
ton. Bryan and Johnson. have trans
formed the election Into a condition
which threatens lively interest at the
polls. II is generally conceded that
Bryan viii carry the state and the best
the Johnson supporters can hope for is
10 cut down the Bryan majority.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
TWO STABBED BY
JEALOUS MEXICAN
Bystander Who Interferes Is
Knocked Down, Kicked
and Arrested
Soldier and Sailor May Recover
From Wounds of Girls
Escort

Tvs pretty dark haired Mexican
girls, who could not speak a word Of
English. were the cause of a desperate
quarrel early yesterday morning, in
which their companion. mysterious
person also supposed to be a Mexican,
who made his escape with the girls.
stabbed William NJ. Nagle, master at
arms on the battleship Minnesota, and
Fred t. Burns, a soldier Of the Twenty
first coast artillery. so seriously that
both may die.
Members of the party had met earlier
in the evening, from what the police
were able to gather from disconn ected
statements made by Nagle and Burns
after they had been hurried to the CEN
trail emergency hospital at 245 o'clock.
All are said to have been drinking
heavily, and were crossing Fillmore
street on their way down Ellis street
when the trouble occurred.
Nagle, who speaks Spanish fiuently,
had become friendly with one OF the
girls, and at Fillmore street the two
dropped behind in conversation.
The escort became Jealous at this,
and, turning with furious shout that
he would kill the sailor. buried a knife
in Nagle's abdomen. AS Burns rushed
to help his companion he received a
thrust in the groin. Edward B. Reilly,
a bystander who is employed at 129
O'Farrel street. took hand In the
fight at this stage. and for his pains
in. following the Mexican to Webster
street he WIS knocked to the stone
sidewalk where, while he lay uncon-
scious. the jealous man is said. to have
kicked him in the face after he fell.
GIVE CHASE TO STABBER
Despite their wounds Nagle and
Burns gave chase to the man and two
women until. from loss OF blood, they
fell fainting in the street. So peculiar
were the circumstances leading up to
the stabbing and the finding of the
three unconscious men, however. that
the police for a time were so greatly
puzzled that Reilly was placed under
arrest on suspicion that he had had
something to do with committing the
crime.
Reilly was the first to be taken to
the hospital, Emil Lambert of 1854
O'Farrell street found him at Ellis and
Webster streets and aided him. Sc
we're decorations TO his face and scalp
had scarcely been dressed by Dr. Zum-
walt when Policeman o. H. Roediger of
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17

the Bush street station brought Burns
in an ambulance from Ellis and Steiner
streets. Just then Henry Munson. cab
driver. came in with Nagle, whom he
had picked up near Gilmore street.
Nagle and Burns Immediately recog-
nized Reilly as having been with them
IN the fight and pointed him out.
ARREST ONE OF TRIO
All three men were so intoxicated
that they were unable TO make any
definite statements. Thinking that
Burns and Maggie were accusing Reilly.
Roeciger arrested him and took him to
the central station. where he was locked
up. Last night Reilly was stiIi un-
able or refused to talk, and was be-
ing held by the police.
Before he was hurried to the hospital
ship in the harbor Nagle recovered
enough to make it plain that Reilly
had had nothing to do with stabbing
him. He told the police meager de-
tails of having been walking down
Ellis street when quarrel ensued
over some women. In which he and
the soldier were stabbed by the Mexf-
can. He could give no description, and
did not know the mans name.
Both Nagle and Burns are seriously
wounded but 1t was stated last night
that unless complications or blood
poisoning occurred each had a fair
chance for recovery. Maggie is aboard
the hospital ship. while Burns was
taken TO the Preside military hospital.
Detectives are searching for the Mexi-
can and the, two girls.
On board the Minnesota Nazle is said
to have an excellent reputation, and
has never been In serious trouble. He
has been on shore patrol duty with
the provost guard.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
List of Delegates to Demo-
cratic Convention on
Pages IS and SO.
RECEPTION FOR FILIPINos
Islanders in Fleet Express Pa
triOtic Sentiments

Although few In number, the Filipino
members OF the fleet were given re-
ception last night equal in warmth
to any OF the welcomes extended to the
navy visitors since the big battleships
have been stationed in the bay. The
affair was in the form of grand ball
held in Oakwoed hall under the direc-
tion of c. Y. Alba and the Filipino
military orchestra. Most of the thirty
five Filipino sailors were present and
the hall was crowded with their
friends IS
The address of welcome was deiiv-
cred by F. Conception. and the volume
of applause which greeted his patriotic
utterances Was convincing proof of the
steadfast loyalty of the people of the
islands to .heir protector. The speaker
asserted that the Filipino people love
America as well as their own country.
and that in case of war with any
power the islanders will be found fight
ing side by side with their brothers
in the United States. After the formal
welcome refreshments were served and
then dancing was indulged in until
late hour.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
COMPLIMENTS FOR CASEY.
Chairman of Fleet Auto com-
mittee Praises Street Repairs

c. P. Lowe, chairman OF the COM
mittee that had charge of the auto
mobile drive given to the officers of
the battleship feet. sent letter to
President Casey Of the works board
yesterday complimenting him ON the
excellent condition of the city's pave
merlts. Lowe wrote:
beg to very sincerely thank you for your ap-
preeiated assistance IN repairing the streets
over the route Of the automobile drive rendered
TO the officers OF the fleet. regret l have not
some more substantial means at my command
to show my appreciation, but.I am quite sure
you must know how grateful feel for your
assistance.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
NAVY CONSTRUCTOR RETURNS

Lieutenant Lawrence Stowell Adams,
naval constructor. u. S. N. arrived from
Norfolk navy yard yesterday and Joined
the forces on the. battleship Connecti-
cut. Lieutenant. Adams was stationed
at this post for two years, having
charge of construction of the submarine
torpedo boats Grampus and Pike, which
were huilt. at the Union iron. works.
Adams and his family are we'll known
in navy circles and the social world.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
LIMITS BANkRuPTCY LAW

CINCINNATI, May 16.-The federal
bankruptcy law does not apply to the
brokerage business, according to a
ruling by United States Judge Thomp-
son in the suit to throw the George
III. Stapley company into bankruptcy,
which was presented to him today.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
pRINKs ACID ANp pfEs

NAPA. May ls-Edward L. Bryan,
8 we'll known young man OF Calls
toga. committed suicide at that place
this afternoon by drinking carbolic
acid. No reason is assigned for the
deed. Deceased was-a native OF Cali
fornia. age sc.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
EXPORT GOLD TO EUROPE

NEW YORK, May I6.-The National
City bank engaged 100000 gold and
the Russo. Chinese bank s350.000 for
export to Europe today. making the
total engagements for export in the
present movement SIS, .000.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
MRS. FREEMAN INCREASES
LEAD OVER .PEMBERTON
American Author Is z,Sz6 Votes
Ahead of Brifon in the
Literary Contest
SPECIAL DISPATCH no THE CALL

NEW YORK. May 1s.-The vote for
the week ending in the New York
Herald Anglo-American literary compe-
tition is as follows:
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
ARCHBISHOP DIES

SANTIAGO. Chile. May I6.-Most Rev
Mariono Casanova, archbishop Of San
tiago. died today.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17


I'VE met Hayes that night and he
said the delegates We're not coming
He complained that Druffel and
Yates the two machine men, were the
only nien. on hand from the one dis
trict Ee did not know about Ler-
nard's- coming from the other and
condded 10 rs that George A Her
bert was on the way.
"As 7 was talking with Hayes again
later IN the evening a man came up
and introduced himself as Herbert.
Hayes caught him by the arm and
rushed away with him. I, followed,
and. knowing that Herbert Was a dele
gate. spoke 10 him TO explain the
situation Then came the first intima-
tion that Hayes was playing false
10 US.
oh, this Lincoln Roosevelt league
makes re disgusted.' said a man we
had counted on as one OF US. Tt is
made up Of a lot Of soreheads and
disappointed Office seekers.
1T was very evident that Hayes
ears had been filed by the Herrfn
men. At any rate. he kept on with
his argument to Herbert after had
finished n,y reply to his surprising out
break lie took Herbert away from
US and rs we had only Lernard we
could vote only half the delegation.
However IL was agreed lnat we coulQ
have the fun 10 votes for Davis for
chairman II we would join in with 10
for George c. Ross for national delegate
from the con greSsIonal district We
could do nothing with Hayes to have
him induce Drudel and Yates 10 vote
as they were pledged
During the evening following the
defeat Of the league in the conven-
tfon Hayes met Marshall Black and
IL - H.
should be kept independent OF either
the league or the railroad. so that,
Whenever occasion arose. It could 20