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The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12
Ladies' Coats

I Ladies Long Coats, good STYLE. good quality.
worth in regular way $500 to @0 co
$780, but at Bankrupt Prices. ......... paw
1 Rack Fur Coats worth up $4,000 each that
will sell less than soc the dollar.
All $18.50 and $1,000 Ladies Long Cloaks-
bankrupt price $500
All $16.5O $500 Long Cloaks-Bankrupt
price. ........... 6.95
All $3.50 Long Cloaks- Bankrupt price. SIS. .95
All 1895 Long Cloaks-Bankrupt price. 81. 80
All $3.50 and $3.50 Long Cloaks-Bankrupt
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12

son, commissioner of the transportation
bureau, but we do ask Kansas City
be given equally fair rates.
The interests represented by the reso-
luton control teh shipping of about
thousand cars of freight a month OUT
of this city and practically all of it goes
to competitive points. The present rate
from Kansas City to the Atlantic coast
is $1.47 a hundred
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12

that institution. Football was abolish
interest is added to the situation by
the fact that Bishop w. A. Quay1e, the
presiding officer in the Kansas and
South Kansas conference this year,
was president of Baker university
when football was voted out.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12

land and President F. A. De1ano of
the Wabash.
1t is probable the railroads will
name a committee to confer with At
torney General Major of Missouri be-
fore taking action. J. NJ. johnson,
vice president of the M. P. who pre-
sided at the meeting said Mr.. Ma
jor had asked for a conference
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12

because is perfect blood
purifier is the medicine that is able to get down into the c
impurities which
byt
Isdis
difficult
health
heny the blood purified Nothing equals for this
trouble
healthfl
S. entirely
rs5 fhe blood Catarh permanently
greatly built up and medical advice desired sent free
= a. "1@ '--'~ THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA, a
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12
CAN ISSUE CERTIFICATES.
Wabash Pittsbur- Terminal Road TO
Spend Half a Million.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 12-Judge
Young in the United States circuit court
here made an order allowing the receiV-
ers of the Wabash-Pittsburg Terminal
railway to issue receivers certificate
amounting to $500000 to be used only for
the purchasing of 500 steel hopper cars.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12
TWO MEN ARE INJURED.
Passenger Train Runs Into Street Car
at Wichita.

Wichita. Kan, March 12.-In a
binding snowstorm last night Wich-
ita & Western passenger train crashed
into a street car containing six pas
sengers The motorman, Frank Clark,
was injured internally and c. H. Rec
Der, a passenger, sustained fractures
of two ribs. Others on the car were
not seriously injured.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12
Ladies' Hats

We have about $1,000 worth of Ladies' Ready
trimmed Hats in all shapes coIors and styles, that
sold up to $125o and $500 There will be three
lots these hats and each lot will consist of
gains in Ladies Trimmed Hats that feel will
never be duplicated again in Topeka. &1 OF
Choice of the entire line $4.S9, $2.95, 100
Misses Long Cloaks size 12 years up in good
range of colors, worth to $500 &2 co
to sell quick Bankrupt Price. ........ YO"UO
/ Line Misses and Childrens Cloaks, worth up
to $3.50 each-Bankrupt &1 AQ
Price. " A"EO
Big Ladies' Skirts, all Styles, colors and
weaves at Bankrupt Prices, less than half.
Good assortment of Children's Dresses in all
styles and co1ors the price range is from $175 to
There are many other bargains that will be of in
terest to you in this department that would like
to mention space and time won't permit We
only ask you visit store, investigate the bar
IN and other department and you
find not only that the square but
that you buy than you really expected to
with money.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12
White Goods

45-inch French Lawns worth 50c-go 00~
. . :
45-inch French Lawn, Csc grade for 13c
One Lot 36-inch curtain Swisses, worth zoe and
25eo Use yaTdNBankrupt 1giv Sale price per 15c
One Lot of Fancy Colored Curtain Swisses worth
zoe per yard-Bankrupt Sale price, per Do
zoe Oom grade for oLf% LHng Cloth good value 12c
n.s s5e esla grade o1,1 Persian tawns-so for 23c
v.2S soc grade Persian Iawns-go for, per 19c
Csc grade Persian Lawns-go for, per 72r
= =
of India Linon, worth 1Oc- IT,
goes for.
lot India Linon- o.
goes for. -
One lot India Linon- IL
goes for. -
goes one foot lot India Linon- 19c
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12
NEW RAILROAD BILL.
Nevada Commission to Regulate Fares
and Freights Reasonably"

Carson, New, March 12.-The Nevada
senate has passed the amended railroad
commission bill which now goes to the
governor for his signature. The bill
gives the commission the right to reg
ulate fares and freights reasonably"
and does away with the maximum rate
law.
Many powers not granted the railroad
commissioner heretofore are conferred
under the new enactment
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12

vice president and secretary of the
Great Northern was elected to succeed
him.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12

This was good stock of Shoes and will be
sold out quick so avail yourself of the first
chance you have to visit this department and
supply your wants.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12

All SIS. 90 Shoes-Bankrupt Price $3.75
All S4.OO Shoes-Bankrupt Price $2.98
All So. so Shoes-Bankrupt Price $2.4S
All $500 Shoes Bankrupt Price 49,. $1.98
All $3.50 Bankrupt Price --.... .$1.69
All So. 90 Shoes-Bankrupt Price 81 AS
All -$1.75 Shoes Bankrupt Price. SIPS
All ST.. 80 Shoes-Bankrupt Price. $1.1O|
All S1.25 Shoes-Bankrupt Price. ..... CSC
All $1.OO Shoes Bankrupt Price. ...... 75c
All 75c Shoes Bankrupt Price 49,. 55c
All SOC Bankrupt Price 35c
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12
CHANGE IN COLO. s. SOUTHERN
MacIxay Resigns as Secretary-Nichols
Takes His Place.

New York, March 12.-At meeting
of directors of the Colorado & Southern
railway today James Stuart Mackay.
resigned as secretary and treasurer of
the company and T. G. Nichols. third
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12
FOR BAKER FOOTBALL.
important Question to Be Debated at
II Cs..-.e..-...-...

M Il. conference.
Clay Cente~ Kan, March 12.-The
annual Kansas conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church will late
today consider proposition giving the
trustees and faculty of Baker univer-
sity, Baldwin. Kan, power to reinstate
football as an intercollegiate sport at
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12
Children's Short CIoaks

big line of Children's Cloaks, all Sizes colors
and styles, including good line of Bear Skins
entire line is divided into of these
you will find values that you will be than
pleased with.
Lot 1-Eiderdown Cloaks in pink, blue and red
with velvet fur trim collars, a garment 40
that is worth $1.00, but price is. ....... fOC
Lot PA line of Children's Coats worth up TO
$500, including nice line of bear CT 40
Lot 3-Consists of big line that Ct 90
Zandton sold up to $4.O0-our price PA.OO
Lot 4-Bear Skin Coats and Coat Sets, beautiful
quality, worth up to $7.9S-our % 90
price only. ................... PEasOO
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12

Psyche Circle is to be organized
following the lecture of Rev. A. T.
Osbron at the First Methodist church.
tonight. Ministers, doctors. nurses,
slum workers, teachers, parents and
others should join this circle.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12
WASH GOODS

Check Muslinettes, worth 2Oc-go 10
during this sale for only. ..-......... 1E&
Just few pieces of Foulard Radium 0No
they will go for. r.................. ESC
Mercerized Silk Voiles-in Stripes o.
only, worth 35c and 50c-go for ...... EOC
27-inch Cross-Bar Nainsook, regular 71c
grade-as long as it lasts for, per yard, b.
only ...................... 4C|
27-inch Cross-Bar Nainsook, regular o.
l23c and 15c grades-go for ....... ~
Dimities, in Stripes and Checks, values up
to 20 cents and 25 cents-go now for IT.
O41AJ ~
One lot 32-inch Mercerized Satine. well
worth 25c regular-they go now 10K-
1or only. xE/ZCI
One lot Arnold's Novelties and Monotone
Serges, worth 25c the world over 49,
as long as they last go for only ... lECl
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12
Drop in Tin Plate Prices.

New York, March 12.-Unoffcial re-
ports have been made here that prices
for tin plates, which with wire prod
ucts and steel rails have remained un-
changed since the new price policy for
steel products was adopted have been
cut 25 to 80 cents a box, which is equiv
alent to IS and Sc a ton.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12
Furnishing Goods

Mems 81. so, 81. IS Shirts Bankrupt price $O.08
Mems 81, 81. 25 Shirts Bankrupt Price .73
Mems 85c, 75c Shirts Bankrupt Price SO
Mems Csc, SOC Shirts Bankrupt Price SO
Mems Csc Fleeced Underwear Price .35
Mems 35c Bankrupt Price .19
Mems SOC, Csc Work Shirts 6 Price .35
Mems Overalls and Jumpers, Csc grade .3S
Mems Overalls and Jumpers, 75c grade 40
Mems Overalls and Jumpers, 81 grade .73
Mems 25c Observation-Disclosures Price IT
Mems zoe Suspenders- Bankrupt Price .O9
Soc and 75c Neckwear = Bankrupt Price .39
Arrow Brand Collars Bankrupt Price .OS
SIS. 90 Mems Pants-Bankrupt Price -. 3.48
a. so Mems Pants Bankrupt Price -. 2.98
400 Mems Pants-Bankrupt Price. 2.69
g. so Mems Pants-Bankrupt Price. 2.29
800 Mems Pants-Bankrupt Price. 1893
g. so Mems Pants-Bankrupt Price. 1.69
200 Mems Pants-Bankrupt Price. 1.35
LIS Mems Pants-Bankrupt Price. 1.1O
1.50 Mems Pants Bankrupt Price. .95
1.25, 81 Mems Pants Bankrupt Price 70
$50 Mems Hats-Bankrupt Price. 2.3O
300 Mems Bankrupt Price,. l.98
2 so Mems Hats-Bankrupt Price -. 1.69
200 Mems Hats Bankrupt Price 1.35
1.75 Mems Hats-Bankrnpt Price,. 1.25
1.50 Mems Hats-Bankrupt Price. .9S
LIS, 81 Mems Hats-Bankrupt Price. .73
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12

A good stock of seasonable Clothing that
was bought right, which we will sell at Bank
rupt prices.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12

Suit Cases and Grips
It has never been our pleasure
to offer a more complete line of
popular price Grips and Suit Cases
than is in this stock, and if you
ever expect to use one of either
now is your opportunity to buy
them at about SOC on the dollar.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-12
Wash Goods

One lot Windsor Side Band Lawns, worth IRON
zoe to Csc, per yard-go as long as they 10
32-nch Oyama Madras for Shirtings, regular 25c
and 35c grades-as long as they last, go 7Qr
for only. ...........---.... ........'..
20 pieces Ardsley Batste worth zoe III
yard-go for only ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. a -
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-26

GET SOME
GOOD ADVICE

Lloyd Ebert is in receipt of a letter
from his uncle, W. 81 Daily Of Michigan
City. in which he congratuIates his
nephew for having won the nomination
for mayor of Boyville and wishes him
success in the coming election.
Mr.. DAILY gives his nephew some good
advice After telling him not TO be
afraid Of his opponent. he says. Even
II defeated the honor OF representing
your party and the experience you have
had viii be Of lasting benefit TO you
The politics of the day are rotten
Lloyd, and to the young boys who wilt
soon be the politicians lays the re-
sponsibility Of purifying them. So.
while you are learning them learn the
learn the kind that must be the win
nlng kind in the years to come
Mr DAILY says further: Here is wish
ing You courage and gameness to ac-
cept defeat gracefully. If 1t comes. aad
be a good loyal citizen under the ad-
ministration Of the boy that defeats
YOU"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-26
CREDIT MARK
FOR CON MOORE
S55 Goes to Cherry Mine
Sufferers From West
Hammond Saloon.
CON WAS MODEST THOUGH
The Recording Angel, However,
Kept Tab On the Cash
Register.

The charity fund Of the Cherry mine
sufferers was swelled by s35 today when
Con Moore. the West Hammond sa-
loonkeeper, wrote out "a check for that
amount. 1t represents one-third Of his
Thanksgiving day profits, and is cheer
fully donated as he had promised early
in the week.
Con Moore had every reason 70 10
heve that he would have a good day
yesterday, and he certainly did dispense
lot Of good cheer at his place. but he
did not want it all for himself who,
he thought the Thanksgiving dav at
the Cherry homes.
Please don't make anv snial aba,,+
IT, he said 10 THE TINES the dav before
Thanksgiving day Il told nv friends
that | would serve roast turkey ali dav
at my place and Friday intend Ia send
check, representing one-third Of the
profits"
The good angel who is supnosed n
Keep record Of mems good deeds is
generally not credited with being over
worked In the saloon. and it is easy
TO picture the weary face of winged
spirit after working on the books for
tHe ladies aid societies to be assigned
70 wet goods emporium Tor dav.
but II ne was annoyed at first he
must have surely found some amusa-
ment in keeping tab Oh the cash regis
Ter and recording every third ring as a
credit for Con Moore.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-26
REUNITED
FIRST TIME
IN 8 YEARS

For the first time in nine years the
FAMILY OF ex-Mayor Patrick Reilley was
united yesterday, and it was only the
Vaccinations of fate that the reunion
was brought about.
The various members of the family
gathered at the bedside of the mother
and her daughter Miss Nora, who are
convaleseing at St Anne's hospital at
austin, Ill, both having undergone op-
erations. Miss Kitty Reilley was pres
ent from Decatur, ILL.,. and James Reil-
ley. the son, was present from Reno.
NeV. Miss Nora Reiiley is expected to
return to Hammond next week, but the
mother viii still have to remain for
several weeks
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-26
ID
TITLE HELD
GOOD TO-DAY

Cro"n Point, Ind, Nov. 26.-(speciaD
The title 10 the famous section ten Of
Gary is good. Judge H. p. PauIius Of
the Grant circuit court at Marion reDd-
cred his decision at Crown Point today.
His decision covered fifty typewritten
pages.
Ii took the Judge several hours to
read the decision, and 1T is said to cover
the case in the most minute details. The
decision is the most important that was
ever rendered in Lake county as affect
ing land titles.
The suit to quiet the title to section
ten in Gary was brought by Susan st.
Clair, who was represented by a num-
Der of attorneys. John Gunzenbouaer
and the Gary Land company were the
plaintiffs.
The land is located in the heart of
Gary, and the decision in favor of the
Gary Land company viii mean the DE-
velOpment of large section of the citv
which has been tied up by litigation
that has extended over a period of sew
ernI years.
The case Is notable for the large
number of lawyers who have been in
vOIved in it.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-26
BASKET BALL
NEXT On THE
PROGRAM

Next Saturday afternoon the Ham
mond Athletic association basketball
team will have game with the Wind
sor Park Meteors, team averaging 1s5
pounds, at the gymnasium of the club
An admission of 10 cents will be
charged for this game. and it is expect
ed that there viii be a large attend
ance.
Next Sunday the football team will
play the First Regiment team of Chi
cago in the final game of the season.
This game will be as close and as in
teresting as the game yesterday and
the two Sundays preceding.
Director Stewart of the associa ton
announces that there viii be a meet
Ing of women who are interested in
physical culture al the association gym
nasium next Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock
There will be another meeting of wo-
men who are interested in their physi-
cal development in hall. not vet Sc
lected Tuesday evening. This will be
FOR the benefit Of those who cannot
spare the time during the day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-26
HOUSE WILL
PROBABLY
Be PACKED

The prospects are that Towle's Opera
House will be packed to the roof for
Jeffries-Gotch show that has been book
ed here for next Sunday. 1t is report
ed that the sale has been good in val
paraiso, Michigan city, Whiting and
East Chicago. and the sale has been
very large in Hammond
Gary has been little slow in coming
10 the front, but it is believed that
lnere VIII be good delegation from
this city. The show viii not begin un-
til $3.50 to give the visitors from the
surroundin cities a chance to arrive in
town in time for the performance.
The response that has been received
from the athletic clubs and those who
follow these sports has been all that
could be desired. and they evidently ap-
preciate Manager Manderback's effort
70 set this great attraction here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-26
Oh! DUCKY
DEAR, HOW
COULD YOU?

pr Groman-'How did the turkey
strike you?"
Drs. Hayward and salisbury-"It
didn't strike US. We ducked.o (With
apologies to B. L T.)
And thereby hangs the tale. DR..
Groman was given four nice ducks bv
an appreciative friend. He had deter
mined Just how he was going to have
those ducks served.
When he went to take them home he
discovered that one of them had mvs-
teriously disappeared. After having had
a detective on the trail Of the duck for
some time it was discovered in the
course Of being roasted in an oven in
the Wecater restaurant.
Strange to say, Drs Hayward and
Salisbury were impatiently waiting for
an unserved meal in the cafe and there
was no due kon the bill of fare.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-26
Congressman Here

CONGRESSMAN T. D. Crumpacker of
thls district was in Hammond TODAY
preparatory to his leaving for Wash
ington Tor the winter session of con-
gress- He expects to leave for the na-
tfonal capital next week.
Mt Crumpacker is very much inter-
ested in the recent decision Of the su-
preme court anent the gravel road law
ana hopes that the problem may have
an immediate solution in order that
there may be no delay in the progress
or the work. He anticipates verv
busy session in congress.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-26
R. {. CARRIER
IS WEDDEO
IN CHICAGO
Hammond Young Man Mar
ries Wealthy Butler (Pa.) J
Widow in Chicago, and
Couple Will Henceforth
Reside in Chicago.

The Hammond friends Of F. e. Gar
Der were very much surprised to hear
OF his marriage in Chicago Wednesday
to Mrs. Mary L Phillips of Butler. Pa.
The wedding ceremony was performed
at the residence of well-known di-
vine on the south side at half past 4.
Mr.. CARRIER has been a resident of
Hammond for the past three years.
where he has a responsible position
with the Standard Steel Car company of
this city. He came here from Butler.
Pa. with the men who were sent here
to build the Hammond plant
Groom Is Prominent.
Mr.. CARRIER is prominent in local So
city circles. where he is a member of
Orak Shrine and the University club.
Mr.. CARRIER has a splendid voice and
frequently entertains his friends and
public social gatherings. He has made
his home with Mayor and Mrs. Law
renee Becker of Rimbach avenue for
some time
Mrs. Mary l. Phillips is a wealthy
widow from Butler Pa, where she has
lived for the past twenty-five years.
She is one of the best-known women
in Butler social circles. She is the
former Congressman Thomas w. Phil
lips, wealthy oil man. The marriage
license gives Mr.. Garber's age as 80 and
the brides as SO.
Mrs. Phillips has been a widow for
the past ten years. She has a daugh-
ter, Virginia, aged ten.
Advise Hammond Friends.
After the marriage ceremony had
been performed in Chicago Mr.. and Mrs.
CARRIER telephoned to Hammond friends
to meet them in Chicago. An elaborate
dinner was served at the Stratford.
At this dinner were four couples be-
sides Mr.. and Mrs. CARRIER. The dinner
party included Mr.. and Mrs August
schneider, Mr. and Mrs. c. f. Olhausen
Of Hammond, Mr.. and Mrs. Oscars, and
another couple from Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. CARRIER will not reside
IN Hammond. They have made arrange |
nents to live on the south side in Chi |
,ago. where 1t Is understood they have
already secured a very attractive fat !
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-26
A QUEER CUss
Police Meet Strange Racial
Type Yesterday.

The police yesterday had to deal with
strange racial type. They arrested
man IL the Standard steel Car dis
Lrict WHO aas Indian and negro ead
IN his veins, and what IS almost just
as strange, he speaks German nuentlv.
he was arrested on the charge of
disorderly conduct IN the presence of a
little girl while under the influence Of
LIQUOR lie pleaded guilty to the
charge and was aend s. and costs and
give M sentence Of sixty DAYS in jail.
Having no money. nc viii have to serve
-rNnufr-fvc DAYS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-26
DIES AT HOSPITAL
John J. Rohrman Passes
Away.

John j. Rohrman. IA years old. the
ADOPTED son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Rohrman Of 802 Douglas street, West
hammond. died early this morning at
the hospital. The child had been suf-
Ierlng for years with tuberculosis Of
the hip
"e luherai VIII take place next Mon
oaS morning al clock under the aus
pi0es q the anger society of ST. Jo-
ssph chureh' or which he was a men,
uheTaI services viii be said by
the Rev. Father Plaster.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-26
OFFICIAL is
GIVEN CREDIT
In Spite of Obstacles Put in
His Path by Owner of the
Machine Grant Gets
at Bottom of It.

The Kankakee river-DeMotte au-
tOmobile mystery was solved by Sher-
III Thomas Grrnt Of Crown Point
last night when he traced Mrs. Lot
te Hopkins, the girl in the case, to
the home of her brother, Theodore A.
Justedt, 106l7 Stephenson street.
Pullman, and at IL o'clock last night
secured from her brother and herself
a confession that the owners of the
car had destroyed it, presumably to
get the insurance.
After being bounded by Sheriff
Grant, Deputy Sheriff Fred Furman
and Detectives John Culhane and
James Conick of the Central station.
Chicago, Theodore Justedt was finally
fonud at his home and declared that
he would make a clean breast of the
whole affair in order to clear him
and his mother. Mrs. Christian JUS
tedt of DeMotte, of any completely in
the affair. At the same time a sim
liar confession was secured from Mrs.
Hopkins which corroborated her
brothers story.
TWO WEEKS HARD WORK.
The confession was only secured
after nearly two weeks of effort on
CContfnued on maze eve1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-26

SHOWS Up
FRANCHISE
Notorious Castleman Grab
Is Shot to Pieces by For
mer Supreme Court Judge
OF Hammond, and Action
of Council Is Awaited.

Inc whiting aldermen NAV hava +h.,.
opinion of the Castleman franchise h,,+
lie opinion of Judge John H GilIat.
formerly Of the Indiana supreme conrt
whleh was rendered at the instance OF
ne municipal association Of Whiting
SHOWS what ridiculous document -
lhis grant which the Whiting alderman,
are so insistent on granting.
AFTER reading Judge Giiiett's DE-.
islon the Whiting couneilmen will so
Wen to ponder what they are dojnr
according TO the business men of whit
lns for their future standing as citi-
zens is at stake.
Read It Carefully.
It is urged that every taxnavA- 9,
Whiting read this decision caref,,l,,
and then take the necessary stems no
matter how harsh they may be. to nra.
vent the passage of the franchise over
the mayors veto.
Editor Farr of the whiting Cal, has
been accused of being Implicated an
the franchise grab. The citizens OF
Whiting will only be convinced of the
error of this report providing he prints
Judge Gilletts decision in full in the
next issue of his paper.
Hammond, Ind, Nov. ~. 1909.
Mr. Charles ID. Davidson, whiting
Anu-' Dear Sir; In response to your re-
quest that 1 examine pending ordi-
nhnce No. I24 of the city of Whiting.
granting franchise to Maurice n.
Castieman TO build and operate n street
railway system, with a view to ascer
tanning what defects, If any. there are
theFein' have TO submit the follow
ing:
me ordinance does not fix the
rates of fare between the city of Whit
ing and any point outside of North
township thus leaving the rates of fare
between Whiting and Gary and Whit
InE and Chicago wholly unregurated.
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