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The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22
LICENSE ALL CHAUFFEURS.
Chicago Demands Strict State Law
 Governing Autos.

Chicago, Aug 2l.-Alarmed by the h. creasing number of automobile acci- dents, the city will ask the next legls- lature to enact a law compelling classi- hcation of the machines, the licensing of all drivers, and possibly barring from the city streets those cars whose high power makes possible a speed far in excess of the citys regulations
 According to the corporation counsel, many accidents occur when machines are driven by young persons or by wo- men At present there is no way of preventing this and no way of making sure that anyone has the oapability and experience necessary to handle d large machine
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22
ENLISTED MAN SYDNEY'S MARK City Again En Fete, for Fleet Entertains Sailors With
 Mountain Trip and
 Games.
MEN LOUD IN PRAISE
Officers Attend Many Private Social Functions and Will Be Ten dered Banquet This
 Evening.

Sydney, N S. w, Aug. 22.-The city again to-day was en fete in honor of the visit of the American Atlantic battleshlp fleet. The entertainments of the morning and afternoon were designed principally for the enlisted men, many of whom were given shore leave.
 Five hundred of the men started early this morning as guests of the government in special trains for New castle and the blue mountains, re- turning to Sydney this evening. Many of the men preferred to witness the football and baseball matches, the aquatic sports and an exhibition in the domain by the fremen of the city. For the latter event 10000 specta- tors gathered and the American Jack les applauded the fine display made by the fire fighters.
 While there were no official functions scheduled for the day, numerous off, cers visited the city and were guests at luncheons and other social func- lions. Tie event of the day will be banqueF '''is evening rendered Ad- miral Sp& md the senior off1cera-. of the fleet E S-ice-Admiral Sir Richard Poore, ommander-in-chie of the Brit lsh squadron In Australasian waters.
 While the sky today is overcast. the men are enjoying their liberty ashore and are loud in their praises of the hospitality they are meeting at every hand.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22
WORRIED OVER CONGO
Rentc Holders Wonder Who Will
 Shoulder State Debt

Brussels, Aug 2i-The refusal of tho Belgian chamber of deputies to shoul- der the debt of the Congo Independent state, which was evidenced yesterday when the chamber adopted the treaty annexing the Congo to Belgium, has caused dsquIetude among the holders of Congo rentes, who are numerous in both Belgium and France.
 Nevertheless a deficit in the Congo revenues is regarded as improbable, should insolvency develop, Il is pointed out that Belgium, although not respon- sible in principle, would be bound nor ally to stand sponsor for the Congo, In this connection a member of par llament said today:
 The holders Of Congo indebtedness certainly would win in suit against Belgium, for no court would admit that state by anncxing a colony could re- pudiate a colony's liabilities after ac- ceptlng It's assets"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22
Talcott II. Russell, of This City, Becomes the Treasurer of Branch of National Bar
 Association.
DIVORCE IS TAKEN UP
Recommended That Dcscrtion and Non. Support Be Punishable by Imprisonment at Hard
 Labor.

Seattle, Wash Aug 2l,-The three days session of the national eommis- sion on uniform state laws preceding the meeting of the Bar association be- gan today with about 30 delegates in attendance representing twenty states, Amasa NJ. Eaton of Providence, R, l., president of the commission delivered his annual address at the morning ses- sion.
 The report of the committee on mar riage and divorce recommends the adoption of bill making desertion and non-support an indctable offense pun, ishable by Imprisonment at hard labor. The day was largely taken up with a discussion of the proposed bill on stock certificates which has been pre- pared by Prof Samuel Williston of Harvard Law school and which makes certificates as negotiable.
 The annual election resulted in tho | choice Of AmaEa M Eaton, president Walter George Smith, of Philadelphia vice president; Charles Thaddeus Ter ", of New York, secretary; Talcot II Russell. of New Haven Conn, treasur CT.
 Judge Eaton has been elected presl dent each year since 1901 At th, opening of the conference he was pre- scented with a gavel by w. II, Hart, O New orleans, on behalf of Mrs. Hart who is president of the United Daugh ters of l776 and 1872. The wood wa cut from a magnolia tree on the battle field where Jackson won his famou victory over the British.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22
WOMAN TACKLES BURGLAR
Husband Finally Wakes Up and Comes
 to the Rescue.

New York, Aug. 21,---Mrs Mary Scha- fer, wife of John Schafer. q baker at 43l Metropolitan avenue, pluckily tac- kled q man whom she encountered In the store early this morning, and aided in his capture, The prisoner proved 70 be Joseph Padruieh, an Italian, twenty years old, who claims to be homeless, Entrance to the bakery was made through the fanlight over the front door. The noise made by the intruder aroused Mrs, Schafer, who jumped from bed, without arousing her husband, and entered the store Sue encountered Pa druich whom she seized, and tho two had lively struggle, The noise arous- cd Schafer, who rushed to the store to the aid of his wife, and they man aged to overpower the intruder
 The shouts of the couple attracted Policeman Falls of the Bedford avenue station who took the man Into custody. This morning Magistrate Higglnbotham in the Bedford avenue court held him on a charge of burglary pending exam inniion-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22
DEBATE SCENE MARKED
Bowldcr Placed Where Lincoln and
 Douglass Met in Argument.

Chicago, Aug. 2t.-The semi-cen- tennial of the great debate between Abraham Lincoln and stephen A, Douglass was celebrated at Ottawa, H.. to-day on the spot where the Great Emancipator" and the Little Giant stood during their argument fifty years ago,
 In commemoration of the event, q unique monument, marking the spot in Washington park, was unveiled by Illini chapter. Daughters of the Amer ican Revolution. A twenty-four ton boulder has been brought from the farm of Moab Trumbo, and emplaced on a concrete base in the park, On the face Of the boulder q bronze tab- let bears the following inscriptions;
 This boulder marks the site of the first Lincoln and Douglass debate, held August 21. 1858 Erected by the IllIni chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Ottawa, H., August 2l, 1908"
 The centennial celebration was di- rected by tho La Sale County Histor- ical association, which has been plan ming for the event for over a year The Daughters of the American Revo- lutlon gathered the funds for the in- stallation of the monument.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22
CARD CAUCUS FOR HUGHES
Postal Canvass Proves That Voters
 Want denomination.

New York, Aug 21.--That the senti- ment of the Bedford section of Brook lyn Is strongly in favor of the renom- ination of Governor Charles F. Hughes was plainly apparent when the result of postal canvass of enrolled repub- lican voters was announced at a meet ing of the advisory committee of the Independent Republican association of the Seventeenth Assembly district, held last night, Resolutions were of- fered and passed, advocating the re- nomination of Governor Hughes, and declaring that the placing of his name at the head of the state ticket would solldlfy the national ticket. It was stat ed that nine-tenths of the postal cards returned favored Governor Hughes re- nomination.
 It was also made plain that the asso- citation Is out heart and soul for the national ticket and intends to give Taft and sherman It's loyal support.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22
GREETINGS TO PRESIDENT
Governor of Australia Gets Reply in
 Simpllflcd Spelling.

oyster Bay, x, r., Aug. 21,-Upon the arrival of the American fleet at Sydney, New south Wales, the presl- dent received through the British charge daffaires the following tele- gram from the governor general and government of the Commonwealth of Australia
 Australians, hundreds of thousands of whom are gathered on shores of Sydney harbor to welcome the battle ship fleet of the United States at this moment entering the eastern gateway of this continent, unite in cordial greetings to President Roosevelt. The people of the commonwealth grate- fully appreciate the generous response to their invitation by the president and citizens of the great republic. and rejoice in the opportunity afforded by this demonstration of the might of American naval power to express their sincere admiration of your sail ors and their esteem and affection for the country whose glorious flag they hope to see always floating beside that of their mother land.
 Early this morning the president sent this telegram in response:
 oyster Bay, x. Y, Aug, 21, 1908, The British Charge d'Affalres, Man
 chester, Mass.
 Thru you l have just received the cordial and kindly message from the governor-general and government of the commonwealth of Australia, and I desire to express in my turn to the governor general and government and thru them to the entire people of the mighty commonwealth of Aus tralia the appreciation which the American people feel for their gener- ous hospitality to the American fleet The people of this republic hold in peculiar esteem and admiration the people of Australia, and Il was q very real pleasure for me on behalf of the nation to accept the generous hospi. tality proffered by Australia to the fleet on it's voyage of peace for tho American navy Is menace to nc power, but is, on the contrary, as wt believe, an asset of high importance in securing peace and justice thrt the world
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22
ITALIANS FIGHT HIMD00S
Strikers Could Not Bear the Sight of
 Indians at Their Jobs.

Tacoma, Wash, Aug. 21,--Angered at the sight Of forty Hindoo strike break CTS filling their place in the Northern Pacific railroad yards, 50 Italian labor CTS armed with stonee, clubs and oth- CT weapons, twice today engaged the Hindoos in a fight but were repulsed by the latter with bullets. One Hindoo ia in the hospital with a bruised face and the foreman of the gang has a lump on his forehead due to rock thrown by the Italians. Other than these there were no casualties
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22
WOMAN SUICIDES IN JAIL
Had Been Reading Magazine Story
 Containing the Suggestion.

New York, Aug. 2t,-Possibly acting on the suggestion contained in a maga- zine story which she had just read, q young woman awaiting trial on a charge of shop lifting committed sui eide in her cell in the Jefferson Market prison tonight by hanging herself to the transom of the door with a rope taken from the prison cot
 The name given by the woman at the time of her arrest was Marion Des- mond, but this is believed to be fcti- tious. Another theory advanced in ex- planation of the woman's act Is that 1t was brought about through fear of her identity being discovered at the trial.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22
JAP-CHINESE SQUABBLE.

Berlin, Aug. 21.-The Lokal Anzeig- CTS Picking correspondent telegraphs that Japanese soldiers captured re- gently and mortally injured China man who was formerly an officer in the Japanese army in the house of an official of the ministry of war. The Chinese government the corre- spondent adds, insists that an eXplana- tion be made of the affair.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22
LEAD JUNK EXPL0DES
Junltman Is Hurled Across Room and
 Fatally Injured.

Ogdensburg N. r., Aug. 21.-While the process of melting lead junk was going on at D. K. Truell's junk shop here to-day a terrific explosion fol- lowed the throwing of fresh lot of metal into the melting pot Truell was hurled across the building, both his legs were shattered and one eye blown out. He will probably die. The interior of the building was wrecked and set ablaze. From the force of the explosion 1t Is believed that a bomb of some sort was amongst the junk and was accidentally thrown into the molten metal with shovelful of the refuse
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22
GRAND JURY FAILS TO ACT
1SO Warrants Against Night Riders
 Will Be Dismissed.

Tddyville, Ky, Aug. 21,-The grand fury adjourned today without having returned any indictments against night riders in this section and as result some 13o warrants based on "informa- ton and belief" and sworn out against men charging them with hay ing committed various depredations in this region will probably be dismissed
 Following the discharge of the grand fury County Attorney Walter Crone made statement in which he declared that no attempt had been made to bring the culprits to justice and the work of the grand jury had been q farce.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22
sWIMs OVER TWENTY HOURS.

Dover Eng, Aug 21.--T W Burgess, the English swimmer, today made his sixth intellectual attempt to swim the English channel. He started at Dover at o'clock this morning and was talk en out of the water at 145 o'clock to- night, having swan for 20 hours and 45 minutes, new record for remaining in the water
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22
TURK DIPLOMAT RECALLED.

Montreal, Aug. 21.--Otto Perah, of the Turkish Embassy staff at Wash ington sails tomorrow for Liverpool on the way to Constantinople. MT, Perah, concerning whose movements great secrecy was maintained, is ac- companied by his wife and family. It is understood he has been recalled because of the unrest in Turkey,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22
JEROME uNINTERESrED.

New York, Aug. 21--District Attor- ney Jerome said today that he has not engaged counsel to represent him In any hearings in the bankruptcy case of Harry k Thaw which may be held in Plttshurg "1 have no interest in any proceedings in Pittsburg," MT. Jerome added.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22
FOREST FIRE TAKES TOWN.

Bellinghanl, Wash Aug 2lA for est fire last night nearly wiped out Bow, ten miles south of here. The saw and shingle mill and drying kilns, own ed by Daniel Cain, with half A mil lion shingles, were destroyed, as well as five cottages belonging to the mill company.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22
SPINE FORGED INTO SKULL
Only Surgical Miracle Can Save
 BOy's Life.

New York, Aug. 21.-The physicane at the Kings County hospital are bend ing all their energies in an endeavor 90 save the life of Walter Canning, agei fifteen, residing at Thall's pavilion eheepshead Bay, who crushed part of his spine into the base of his skull by diving into shallow water at Brighton Beach last Sunday. Canning struck his head with such force against the sandy bottom that he shattered some of his vertebrae His injuries are &, severe that 1t is expected he will die Only miracle in surgery will save
 Ae life
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22

Mrs stubbs--John. I see where one of the big balloons went up distance of 2O.OO) feet. l suppose there was no danger of colliding with anything up that high?
 MT. Stubb-Oh yes. Maria. They might have run into the price of beef steak,--Chicago News.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22
O,BRIEN. BARRY FIGHT A DRAW.

Utica, N. r., Aug 21.-' English Jay" O'Brien of Manchester, England, and John Barry of Scranton, Pa, fought a six round draw at Rome to- night before the Rome Athletic club.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22

P. J. Welch of whalley avenue. has just finished new barn in back of his store.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22

Daniel Barrctt's team and the Broadway Clerks played a good game of ball Friday afternoon in which Dams team won In a score of to s.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22

Miss Margaret and Madeline Stump of 52 Barnett street, have gone to the Hudson River for two weeks.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22

Mir and Mrs. Charles Walker of AL den avenue, have returned home af' ter q delightful visit in Block Island.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22

Miss Alberta Downs of Willard street, has gone to East River, Conn. for a few days.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-22
NASHVILLE.

Mir. and Mrs. Rlccio and daughter. of Alden avenue, left yesterday for Providence. R. l.. where they will spend few days with friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-15
FROM NEIGHBORING TOWN AND CITY

as well as historically correct. They
an ease that marked him as q profess
fonal actor of ability. Clara Behman
as Celia Raymond, Bressler as the phil
osophical Clown Touchstone, and Mr..
Roland as the melancholy Jacques, ac-
quilted themselves in a manner that
marked them as intelligent students OF
Shakespeare's famous comedy while
the other members of the cast did lal
that could be expected in the minor
roles. Professor Brewster, of the mu-
sic department, took the part of Amiens
rendering several vocal selections that
brought him considerable applause
DR.. c. L. Bartholomew, who assisted
as LeBeu made a gallant coulter. The
costumes were particularly attractive
grounds of the Philadelphia Cricket
were made by local friends and stu
dents of the elocution department Of
the school.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-15
VALPARAISO.

Walter Black of Hobart, spent Sun
day in the Vale the guest of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Black.
Arthur Hall is home from college,
He graduated this year from the Chi
cago College of Dental Surgery.
Friday at high noon at the home Of
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smackles of 551
East street, occurred the wedding Of
Charles Dean Of Chicago and Miss Flor
ence Thornton. The groom is a medi-
cal student and a tenement house in
spector in Chicago and the bride is a
niece of Mr.. and Mrs. Smackles, with
whom she has made her home for a
number of years. A large number of
relatives and friends were present.
The couple left for Chicago where a
reception was held in their honor at
the Boston oyster House.
The Chicago alumni of Valparaiso
University made their annual pilgrim
mage to the home of their alma mater
Saturday where they had a great day
Of visiting and renewing of old ac-
ouaintances. In the evening at 6
| o'clock they attended the splendid per-
| Torrance of LAS You Like It" given by
Prof. Reddie and members of his elo-
cution class in Elizabethian style in
the Auditorium Prof. Reddie added to
his reputation for staging first lass
| plays with one that ranked among the
| best amateur performances seen here
for a number of years. One of the
/ most noteworthy features Of the even
ing's entertainment was the magnifi-
cent acting of Miss Margaret Lyttle,
who took the part of the love-lorn
Rosalind in a manner that for natural
ness, spontaniety, mischievousness, vi
vacity. grace and subtle action prob
ably exceeded the performance of any
local. amateur actress of recent years
Prof. Reddie as Orlando, the bashful
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-15
LOWELL.

John Burns and family of Chicago
came to Lowell Sunday in his auto
mobile and were the guests of Harry
Johnson and family. Mr.. Burns VS.
formerly proprietor of the Lowell Lum
Der compny
Willie Atwood is a great sufferer
caused by blood poisoning on his hand.
Ex-Postmaster Lynch has returned
to Lowell after an absence of several
months.
Mr. and Mrs Charley Palmer visited
Frank Ford and family at Steger, ILL.,,
Sunday.
David Miller and Job Palmer took
in the sights at st. John Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morton Rynearson of
Hammond were Sunday guests at the
home of DR.. P. L. Riggs and wife.
this city. Mr.. Rynearson will leave
for an extended trip to Florida about
July Is.
During the electrical storm last Sat
urday afternoon, which was quite furi-
Gus six miles east of Lowell. the house
Of Oscar Dinwiddie was struck by a
bolt of lightning, the shock stunning
Mrs. Dinwiddie so much that she fell
to the floor. She soon recovered and
the family feel quite fortunate that no
further serious damage was done. 1t
was rumored that during the storm
that Jesse Dannis, three miles north
east of town, was struck by lightning,
but the statement cannot be verified.
Both the Christian and Methodist
churches observed Children's Day ser
vices Sunday night. The exercises
were very beautiful and splendidly rem
dered by the little folks and greatly
| appreciated by the large audiences in
| attendance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-15

ana Lillian Payne, returned to her
home IN Lima, o., Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Schaaf jr.. left
Saturday for their summer home in
LaPorte, Ind.
Mrs. William Dunn and daughter.
Miss Alice, spent the day visiting in
South Chicago.
Mrs. Charles Stress, ST., of Roberts
venue. attended the knights and Ladies
of honor Lodge in Chicago Saturday
evening.
The Sunshine Circle will meet We'd
nesday afternoon at 2:3O at the home
of Miss Clara Schmittle. Several new
members will be taken in the Circle.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Stone entertained
about fifteen schooImates Of their little
daughter, Doris, at their home in Rob-
erts avenue, Saturday afternoon in hon
of Of her birthday. The little tots
enjoyed themselves by singing and
playing games which they learned at
Kindergarten until dainty refreshments
were served by Mrs. Stone.
Miss Marie Sellinger of East Side
spent the day here visiting relatives
and friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-15
HOBART.

George Smith and DR.. Petry went TO
Thyer, Ind, Saturday on business
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Shearer went
to Chicago Saturday to visit a couple of
days with her son. Raymond and
family.
John Stemper of Chicago, spent Sun
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Rudy
Van Loon.
Edward Tree of Chicago visited with
his parents in Hobart over Sunday.
On account of proper arrangements
not being made the card party and
box social which was advertised to be
held in the Odd Fellows hall Wednes-
day evening of this week, by members
of st. Bridgets Catholic church, has
been postponed Indefinitely.
A new timecard went into effect on
the Pennsylvania lines yesterday. No
40. the milk train, which has arrived
in Hobart at 9:15 for several months,
now comes at $3.50 a. m. No. II, which
has been a regular stop here in the
evening at 7:42 has been take nff en-
tirely and train No. 9, due here at 1923
p. M, has now been made. a regular
stop here. These are are the only
changes which effect our local trains.
Floyd Banks. of Hammond spent
Sunday here with his parents.