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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-19
SAYS PROSPECT IS GOOD
Widely Travelled Salesman
Visits Hammond For
His Concern.

Arthur Wilson of Battle Creek, Mich.
representing the Duplex press, was in
Hammond yesterday afternoon after a
long trip through the country Mr. Will
son is enthusiastic about the return of
prosperity. He finds business picking
up within the past three weeks to
wonderful degree. A long talk with
Mr.. Wilson is convincing that eondf-
tions are rapidly returning to normal.
Mr.. Wilson was calling on his trade in
Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-19
AUTO CATCHES FIRE;
BILL ALL BORN PRAYS
Fire Department is Sum-
moned to Scene and Ex-
citement is Great.
FEARS MACHINE WILL EXPLODE
Bill Friend, Pete Davis, Refuses to
Keep Cracking Good Story
a Secret.

Peter Davis and William Ahlborn ac-
tually prayed yesterday.
Down on Calumet avenue, near the
Erie tracks, is a telegraph post that
could tell a story of how two men
implored the post to let them crawl
up. And all because Bill Ahlborn's au-
tomobile caught fire.
Machine Newly OverhauIed.
In the. beginning he had the ma
chine overhaulad IN preparation for a
visit to the county fair He and his
friend. Peter L., tried it out yesterday
afternoon, at the same time looking
over some improvements that are go
ing on in that section of the city. on
their return home. while crossing the
Erie tracks, the exhaust pipe, becoming
hot, caused a little blaze in the rear
of the machine. 1t was Bits first eX-
perience, and thinking the machine was
about to burn up and the gasoline in
it cause an explosion, he killed the
engine grabbed his coat and cushion
and ran. When he was at a safe dis
tance he told Pete Davis to get out
too, as he did not want to see him get
killed.
Fire Company Called Out.
Bill gave fire company No. the dis
tress signal and that department hur-
ried to the scene. There was no danger
and school boys crowded around the
machine to see what was the matter
1t was then that Bill shouted;
Kits ket away dere. or you will
eggsplote,"
The ytried to keep it quiet but Bill
did not want to take any chances
about the kidding that is due him, SO
he told Pete that he wouldn't go near
the city hall for week. Stern duty
however, called the member of the
board of public works into the preesnce
of the city hall "fellers' this morning
and in addition to getting his, he also
got some of that which is coming to
Bill He denies. however, that he
prayed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-19
WILL BE BURIED TOMORROW

Miss Annie Hansen of May street
who died yesterday morning at the
hospital from the effects of lysol and
ichloroform. will be buried tomorrow
morning at 8 o'clock. DR.. E. NJ Shank
lin conducted the inquest yesterday af-
lternoon at Stewards morgue, The re-
mains will be buried from the morgue
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-19
WILL ARRANGE FOR
A CELEBRATION
Royal Leaguers Will Have
Big Doings at Affair to
be Held in October.
MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT
Every Council In Country Will Help
to Make the Occasion a
Memorial One.

Pioneer Council of the Royal League
in Hammond Will take the initiative
steps tomorrow evening at it's regular
Anniversary Night, jubilee ceIebra-
istence of the order.
Every council in the United States
will celebrate on this evening, which
is set for the second meeting night in
October.
Plans Long Prepared.
The plans for the celebration have
long ago been prepared in the supreme
council and every local council will help
to make the anniversary general and
memorable
The twenty fifth anniversary really
occurs on Monday, Oct 26 On this
day the charter was granted to the or
ganization by the state of Illinois.
Since its organization the order has
grown admirably until today it is one
of the most promising in the country.
Gives Out Six Millions.
During its twenty FIVE years of ex-
istence. widows and children, fathers
and mothers, have received in the ag-
gregate nearly s6,00O,000 as protec-
tion, while more than 100000 has been
expended in the relief of worthy but
disabled brethren.
The subject of celebration will be
thoroughly discussed tomorrow evening
and it is desired that as many as pos
sible attend the meeting tomorrow
evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-19
POLICE COURT NEWS.

Martin Myers, 245 State Lime street.
placed stray horse in Ebright's liv-
ery barn where it can be found by the
owner. The matter was reported to
the police.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-19

Try want Ad in the Times.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-19

Generally fair today and
tomorrow, with moderate
temperature.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-19

CONTINUED on page 2.)
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

In his own peculiar and characters
tic way, Rev. Beckham, pastor OF Cen
trail Baptist church, preached an emi-
nently strong sermon to the many
hearers at the rally at Scott N. E.
church last Sunday. He was vivid,
eloquent, pathetic, practical and made
at the proper time spiritual impress
sion upon the people. The service was
well attended, and a successful day
was the consequence.
Denver will be in line with other
cities If you lend your aid on Jan. 5th,
1909.
Misses Dora Newman and Bessie
Price of Grand Junction, Colo, are ex-
pected this week by Mrs. Anna New
man-Smithea to spend the holidays.
he young ladies are the bellies OF the
City of Blushing Peaches" and no
doubt the swellest time in their lives
will be had by them during the next
fortnight.
No long waits, no tiresome program,
at East Turner hall, January s, 1909.
but something doing every minute.
Robert Clark, who has lived In this
city for more than 40 years. died at
the County hospital last Saturday OF
pneumonia. The funeral was held
Wednesday afternoon from Zion Bap-
tist church. Rev Contee In charge Of
the services.
Turn out on January 5th and assist
the band to get uniform.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

20! Listen to the Band" at East
Turner hall, Jan. 5th, 1909.
After spending three and half
months with Daniels & Fisher, Mis- S
Eva Carter will open her dressingmak
ing shop January l, at home, 2lll Arap
ahoe Street, Phone Main 8625.
Hear the Imperial Quartette Jsnu.
airy 5. A surprise Is in store for you.
]. M. Meadow and Frank Lenza
have exchanged places of work the
former going to the Auditorium and the
after to the bath house.
Denver's colored Band benefit jan
uary 5, 1909, East Turner hall.
Beautiful indeed was the residence
of Mrs. Mays on last Monday evening
when linen shower wa given in hon.
on of Miss Cora Hickman Many
friends were present and Miss Hickman
was the recipient of numerous gifts.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

Wait for the big show January 5,
1909, at East Turner hall.
Mrs. L. M. Froman goes today to
Pueblo it the interest of the Fedora
ton.
I G. F. Morgan of 1901 Pennsylvania
avenue has returned to the city after
several weeks absence.
SAY, YOU, keep off the date Of Jan.
5, for the big event is coming then.
Miss Bernice Eubank. one of the
popular young ladies will leave next
week for Chicago, where she will visit
her friends and relatives.
Jan. 5th is the time, East Turner is
the place. The girl is up to you. So
bring her along.
There was a very pathetic case of
a young man who committed suicide
in the Texas Club last week. He had
no funds, nowhere to go or eat and
sick with consumption.
Princess Pocahontas will surprise
you at East Turner hall, Jan. 5th, O9.
Thyre, little daughter of Mrs. Ma
omi Morrison has the scarlet fever
Two members of the family of Jacob
Andrews are down with the same dis
ease.
You will never miss that so cents
you are going to spend at East Turner
hall, Jan. 5th, 1909. 1t will be spent
for good cause.
Attend the Masons entertainment
and secure one of the valuable prizes
to be given away. Tney will have a
ton OF coal, 100 pounds of -four, rocker
and other prizes.
Come early Jan. 5th, 1909, or you
may have to stand.
Editor C. A. Franklin of this paper
has gone to Omaha to attend the In
terstate Literary He will be gone
two weeks.
Don't say mo" when you are asked
to buy ticket for the band benefit.
Start the New Year by lending help
ing hand.
Mrs. Mary Nichols, wife of David
G. ..ichols, who held the reputation of
being an expert cook on the D. & R.
G. r. R., returned from Grand juno
tion to spend the holidays with her
relatives ana friends. She is located
at POOL Marion street, at Mrs. Let
cher's. Mrs. Nichols and son, Eu-
gene, will spend the. rest of the win
ter in Colorado Springs
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

~
Follow the crowd on Jan. 5th and
you will hear the big brass band.
lirs. Blanche Martin is i'll.
for Los Angeles.
When you think of the New Year,
think also of the band.
Mrs. C. L. Casey is troubled with
tonsilitis, as is also Miss Wallace.
Mrs j. A. Dabbs of Chicago is in
the city. She is stopping with Mrs
Laura Hill
Edwin F. Caldwell and family have
moved to their new home at 1853 Ra-
leigh street.
Mr.. Carl Smith of Cheyenne was in
the city this week en- route to Kansas
City
1t will make you feel good when you
see the band boys turn out if you can
say, ~ helped them"
Mrs. Davis mother of Mrs. Little,
who has been sick with pneumonia, is
convalescing.
Certainly Leon Pryor will wear his
Soul Kiss trousers on Jan. 5th at East
Turner hall.
Halley's orchestra rendered pro
gram at the Traffic Club in this city
Saturday night.
Mr.. ]. H. Childers returned We'd
nesday from Topeka, where she was
called by the illness of an uncle.
Mrs. Cooper of Chicago is in the
city for the winter. She is stopping
at the home of Mr.. Nelson, 2605 La
fayette street.
Capital Hill Fountain, Order of
True Reformers, have dispensation
granted them for making members at
an initiation fee for SO.
Mrs Laura Finley, while pursuing
her work at the Denver Dry Goods
store, fell and hurt herself. She is
now able to resume her duties.
Mr.. Willis Taylor of Colorado
Springs, who has been visiting his
mother at St. Louis stopped over in
the city Tuesday en- route home.
The Mission Circle of Central Bap-
tist Church will keep open house New
Years Day from 80 to 8p. M, at
1892 Welton St. cordial invitation is
extended to the public. Mrs. M. JAG
obs, president.
Charles Jackson. who has been at
the hospital for several weeks, is now
at home. His condition continues to
improve.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

Wait for the big show January 5,
1909, at East Turner hall.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

20! Listen to the Band" at Eas,
Turner hall, Jan. 5th, 1909.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

Turn out on January 5th and assis
the band to get a uniform.
, 1908-05-21

NOW we're in for IT," yelled Larry;
and the IL men, in close order, came
running across the ice toward the
shore.
open order. and fall back slowly
toward the house" I commanded. And
we deployed from the boat-house. while
the attacking party still chung to-
gether,-a strategic error on their side,
as Larry assured us.
stay together, lads. Don't sepa-
rate; you'll get lost II you do" he
yelled derisively to the enemy.
Stoddard babe him keep still. and
we soon had our hands full with q
preliminary skirmish. Davidson, the
detective. seemed disguised at Nor
gan's tactics, openly abused the care
taker, and ran ahead Of his column,
revolver in hand, bearing down upon
Larry, who held our center.
The Englishman's haste was his
undoing. A light fall Of snow a Few
days before had gathered In the lit
tie hollows OF the wood deceptively.
The detective plunged into n OF
these and fell sprawling on all fours-
q calamity that caused his comrades
to pause uneasily. Larry was upon
his enemy in q Hash. wrenched his
pistol away and pulled the man to his
feet.
"Ah, Davidson. There's many a
slip, Move. II you dare. and I'll plug
you with your own gun" And he
stood behind the man. using him as a
shield while Morgan and the rest Of
the army hung near the boat house
uncertainty.
TITS the strategic intellect we've
captured, general" observed Larry to
me. you see the American invaders
were depending on British brains"
Morgan now acted or the hint we
had furnished him Inc tent his men
out as skirmishers. The loss of the
detective had undoubtedly staggered
the c~aretaker. and we were slowly re-
treating toward the house. Larry with
one hand on the collar Of his pris-
ener and the other grasping the re-
volver, with which he poked the man
frequently in the ribs. We slowly
continued our retreat, fearing a rush,
which would have disposed Of US cas-
lily enough II Morgan's company had
shown any fighting spirit. S%toddard's
presence rather amazed and intimi-
Continued on 9TH page)
, 1908-05-21
~ t"s

ic%rouching in%voluntarily, and clenching
THE club ready to strike.
Good evening. Mr.. Glenarm!"
Marian Devereux's voice broke the
silence. and Marian DevereuX's race
with the full light of the lantern upon
III, was bent gravely upon me- Hell
voice, as ! heard it there,-her race as
saw 1t there,-are the things mat
shall remember last when my hour
comes to go hence from this world
Her slim fingers, as they clasped the
wire screen of the lantern, held my
Igaze for a second. The red am"o
|shanter that | had associated with her
youth and beauty was tilted rakishly
lon n side of her pretty head. 10
find her here. seeking, like a thiet In
the night, for some means OF helping
Arthur Pickering. was the bitterest
drop in the cup. | felt as though had
been struck with a bludgeon,
Il beg you pardon!" she said, ana
laughed. There doesn't seem to he
, 1908-05-21

noon and then I went back TO the
ilorary' freshened the FIRE and broodsd
before 1t until Bates came to relieve
me at dawn.
, 1908-05-21
p. 4. WILSON.


. Cattle branded left side. m
half overcrop on right half undercrop
on left, horses branded left shoulder.
Range Cow and Spring creeks, p. o.
Address Encampment.
, 1908-05-21
q. W. wOOL5EY.

Cattle branded on left side, horses on
I'LL, left hip. Range Pass creek. 20 td-
dress, Saratoga, Wyo.
, 1908-05-21
J. G. WRISINGER,

Cattle branded left side. horse- left
shoulder. Range Brush creek. Ad.
dress, Bennett. Wyo.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
SPECIAL TERM OF
THE CIRCUIT COURT
unfinished Business From.kLast
Term Disposed Of.
FOUR CASES IN CHANCERY
ccerees Confirming Sales Of Rea
Estate and Ordering Distribution
of the Funds.

a special term OF circuit court was
held this morning, Judge e. Boyd
faulkner presiding The following
cases in chancery were disposed Of:
George L. Miller against James
VIM; order fling amended bill and
setting aside previous order OF sale.
Allen B. NolI against w. T. Nc
MILAN, administrator; order Withdraw
ing upset bid of one Of the purchas-
ers, confirming the sale of the other
and ordering distribution Of the sale.
a. G. Nadenbousch, trustee, against
". M. Hollis. administrator, and 9TH
ers; decree establishing the debt Of
Bowers and Goldsmith. administrators.
against John J. Hollis estate, aud dis
tria,uting the residue to the parties in
Interest.
Margaret A. Hout against Laura P.
Derkert and others; decree confirming
saae OF rial estate and directing a
special commissioner to pay out the
proceeds to the parties entitled there
60
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
Taxpayers, Stop and Figure.

: We have 100000 invested in mu-
'nicfpas> .waterworks plants. 1t cid not
pay expenses last year by several hun
aared dollars, where 1t should have
shown a large and increasing profit.
Tire peoples money is just as good as
any money, and 1t is worth 8 per cent.
This would be $1,000. The repairs and
depreciation In value of the machinery
2x at least another 5 per cent, which
would show another $1,000.
If the plant was owned by private
parties they would be assessed for tax
atacn at say $4,000. At our rate this
would be $3.50 more. So with all these
Hgures a novice can get good object
lesson In municipal ownership. The
IRE protection for Ligonier cost nearly
$8,OO0, or over three times as much as
any town gays for the same service
gsrom private plant. Taxpayers, stop
and figure.-Ligonier Qnd) Banner.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
Disappointed.

At recent meeting of the town coun-
ell of South Shields, England, the chair
man Of the finance committee called at
tention to the fact that the tax rate
had increased ~ per cent in six years
and would continue to rise unless the
municipal undertakings made better
showing. The town had owned its
electric plant since 1896 and Its tram
ways since 1906 He expressed regret
that the profits which had been ex-
pected from these undertakings had
not materiaNsed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
Municipal Plant. For Sale.

The city council of Valley City. N
D.. has finally offered for sale the
electric plant. 1t Is more than a year
since the citizens voted for the second
time to sell the plant, but the council
apparently did not want to let so.
The city council of Edmonton, AL
berta, realizes that the municipal
street railway is too heavy a burden
and has expressed a willingness to
consider proposition for the purchase
of the system.
Spirit Lake. Ia. recently voted by a
good majority to sell or lease the cleo
trio plant which was presented to 1t a
few years ago because. as the town
clerk writes
"It seemingly cannot be operated
successfully under municipal owner
ship. 1t has never paid and never
will pay"
For the first eight months of 1907
the earnings were $3,s23 and the oper-
ating expenses were $6.32S. This
means that the street arcs cost at the
rate of something over $3.50 a year,
with no allowance for depreciation or
lost taxes-Quite showing for a
plant that has no interest to pay.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
M. O. Was to Cure Such rhinos.

In his report to the service board OF
Alliance, o., the superintendent Of the
waterworks calls attention to the fact
that the plant Is In a bad condition
generally. two boilers being unfit for
use. the high and low water alarm sys-
tenn In the stand pipe refusing to work.
the roof and spoutfng ON the pump
house being badly In need Of repair.
with the foundations settling.
A large number of the principal
valves on the main lines are closed.
Dead ends are numerous and stopped
up with mud and deposit. much water
In the mains being stagnant. The fire
pressure is so poor that stream can
not be thrown over forty feet. and one
plug recently opened gave no pressure
at all. 1t is added that the mains and
MIGRANTS have not been flushed and
cleaned for fifteen months.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
which has not its hands ted By 4 red

which has not its hands tied BY q red
tapped bureaucracy, can rapidly exc
cute programme Of reform. Only d
private enterprise would know how to
choose staff Of employees withdrawn
from political influences and capable
Of satisfying its patrons, likewise COM
petent and efficient managers interest
ed directly and personally In the pros
perity Of the business.
company whose capital Is at stake
would do everything to Increase its
revenue. On the other hand. like all
good merchants. IL would exert itself
to satisfy Its patrons and to Increase
the number Of its subscribers and its
receipts both to the satisfaction Of the
public and the profit Of the state.
Telephone subscribers, are you salts
fed?
Have you realized any noticeable bet
terment Of the service during the last
four years?
Your answer Is unanimous mo"
Do you wish a reform?
Yes, without doubt.
Very well. You represent a large
number. Remember, then, you have
also the power. Divided, you are pow
eriess against the administration.
United, you can force the bureaucracy,
which knows its own incapacity, to
capitulate. You can force the govern
ment and the chambers to do your bid
ding
The hour has come to act energetical-
ly and to show that we no longer in
tend to be ridiculed-
The more numerous and united we
are the more powerful we will be.
In their own interest all subscribers
must join US.
Let every one join the Association of
Telephone Subscribers. - Marquis de
Montebello, President Of the Associa-
ton Of Telephone Subscribers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
A TYPICAL REPORT.

THE Bunglng Bookkeeping Of Aus
tsn,s Water and Light Plant Scored
by the City Auditor as Mere Memo
randums
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01

sFhe Bungiins Bookkeeping Of Aus
tsn,s Water and Light Plant Scored
by the City Auditor as Mere Memo
rs1dum.
-Ibs report OF the auditor on the
annual water and light report was
read at the council meeting last night
and Is submitted below In full. The
report contained some startling state
cnents regarding the methods of the
department, and it was heard with
considerable interest by the council
fnHn.
Auditor Morris began by saying that
the report was incomplete in many
respects; that he had not Investigated
Its shortcomings further than the 1907
report, as instructed, and that in doing
SD he had tried to keep from being
spersonal He stated the following
matters OF which there were no men
ton in the report: lUncollected earn
fngs, rebates, charity, credit balance
I'm customers accounts. Among the
poor features of the system he men
TONED the improper handling of ex-
tension advance earnings, showing
tSow the system worked in this con
nection.
He showed many points where the
annual report differed from the de
partfnent Sedgers, the latter being
short on water, light and power show
! sngs He said that after he had
Gfed 10 find the discrepancies there
had been handed him loose leaves
with the statement that they had been
Sx0UEz. Even then, he said. the figures
did not tally, and some more loose
leaves were found, and still the figures
did not tally.
He showed where total of SIG.
5000 was paid on payrolls that had
moi been approved. as required. He
showed where numerous payments for
damages had been charged to such
expenses as materials and repairs
He also showed the making Of pay
'rnents In cash before the warrants for
the payments had been drawn.
One particularly interesting state
sxnent was that Of the reduction of the
debit side Of the ledger to make 1t
-ssouai a disbursement Of which there
wzag mo record. He showed further
chat the statement of the city treas
's1ner did not tally with that by the de-
partment- He showed where 1907 cash
payments had been posted as 1905 or
1903 payments. He showed where the
penalty charge had been omitted In
rnnpy cases.
He criticised the lack Of any check
-on Shn stock In the warehouses ana,
summarizing the general bookkeeping
said 1t was no system at all. merely q
memorandum. He closed with a mum
Der Of recommendations Tex
statesman,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
Increase of Tax Burden.

Colonel John Van Wormer. vice pres
ident of the Lincoln Safe Deposit com
pany, now in Europe on a holiday, has
been studying the question Of munich
pal ownership. The colonel. who is a
member of the Civic Federation,
doesn't think public ownership Of pub
lie utilities over here has been an I'M
qualified success.
He finds 1t has resulted In the burden
Of taxation being enormously increased
and that, while all the smaller officials
are scrupulously honest, the men right
up to the top display human weakness
as much as their brethren in the Unit
ed States. This, he says, also applies
to business men.-London Cable to
New York Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
Its Cornerstone Laid.

Brunswick, Nd, July 29.-The cor
uerstone of the new Baptist church at
Brunswick was laid Tuesday evening
oy Brunswick lodge No. 19t, A. F. and
"a. NJ A large audience was present
The edifce will be OF pressed brick,
and will. 1t is estimated. cost about
$4,000. Rev. B. D. Porter is the pas
ss~uz~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01

A proposition to vote bonds for
municipal electric light plant has just
been defeated In Tekonsha. Mich.