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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
CHILD HAD BEEN
MURDERED SAY POLICE
Remains of Infant Were Wrapped in
Silk Garments-Inquest and Post
Mortem Examination Are Held in
Embalming Morgue This Morn
ing.

AS a result of the discovery of the
body of baby girl wrapped in a silk
shirtwaist and silk underskirt in the
Calumet river, near the Northern In
diana Gas company's property, by Nick
Tice, the Nickel Plate bridgetender.
Sunday afternoon, the police are con
WINGED that they have one of the most
inexplicable murder mysteries to un-
ravel that has yet come to their at
tention.
Nick Tice saw the bundle in the wat
er and his attention was attracted 20 it
by the fact that it was held together
with a safety pin. The body lay in the
water within reaching distance from
the shore at point about $50 feet east
of the Nickel Plate bridge.
Mr.. Tice took the bundle out of the
water, and unfastening the safety pin.
was horrified to uncover the face OF a
baby. He at once notified the police
and Captain Rimbach and officer Elm
body was ordered taken to Emmeriings
was notified
Baby Was Murdered.
DR.. H. c. Groman made a post-mor-
ling's morgue, and came to the follow
ing conclusions: TIE child was proba-
bly, not born under *he care of physi-
clan, the child was born alive; the con-
dition of It's lungs indicate that it had
breathed; the heart was emptied of
blood, indicating that it bled profuse-
ly after birth; it was impossible to tell
whether the child had been smothered
or had been killed by external vio-
lence.
The fact is pretty well established,
however, that the child came by its
death as result of violence. The cor
oners verdict was to this effect Among
those who were examined at the cor
oner's inquest were: Mike Einsele, Nick
Tice, and Captain Rimbach.
1t appears that the body has been
in the water for a period OF two OF
three weeks. Mike Einsele states that
about two weeks ago, after a Nickel
Plate train had passed over the bridge
he saw a package covered with paper
floating on the water. He says that
there was nothing to especially excite
his curiosity and so he did not make
an investigation
Few Clues to Murderer.
The only clue the police have is the
shirtwaist and the skirt. They are Of
the opinion that the body might hav,
been deposited in the river by any on,
of the thousands of people who have
passed over the bridge since the bab!
was killed.
On the other hand the child nigh
have been murdered by parents II
Hammond or any of the other cities O.
the Calumet region. The body of th'
babe will be buried in the Potter's fielc
at HessviIe by Undertaken Emmerlins
this afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
PANHANDLE TRAINS
IN BAD COLLISION
Collide Near Logansport
With Heavy Loss.

Lopansport. Ind. May 1.-Two Pan
handle freights crashed in a rear-end
collision Sunday morning at 1 o'clock
at Kennth. three miles from here. and
the fireman. c. c. Budd, received a
fractured collarbone and arm in jump
ing from the engine.
The wreck train worked for seven
teen hours before the main tracks were
cleared. In the meantime the passen-
ger trains were detoured. Several ears
of valuable merchandise and the ca
boose were destroyed by fire. which
followed the crash.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
c. A. R. MEN
ARRANGE To
GOTO MEETING

Local members of the G. A. r. post
and the W. r. c. are arranging to be
in Charlottesville for next Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday. where the an
nual state encampment viii be held this
year
The Rev. r. NJ. Elliott, who is state
chaplain. accompanied by Mrs Elliott,
Will go tomorrow, while the others will
go early Wednesday morning. Among
the others who will attend are Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Lash, going as delegate from
w. H. Calkins post; Mr.. and Mrs. j. A.
Wood and Mr.. and Mrs. George Post.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
ALBERT BACH
WINS S 100 PRIZE
Hammond Boniface Shows
Himself Champion Skat
Player.

Albert Bach. yesterday, won a cash
prize of 800 awarded him for the
highest score in a big skat tournament
in which not less than 300 players
participated. The competitors were
drawn from Chicago and surrounding
cities including Milwaukee. and repre-
sent the best skat players in the mid
dlewest IT is no mean honor to be
king of them all and Mr. Bach is justly
proud of it The tournament was also
attended BY other Hammond players.
Mr. Bach scored $40 points, winning
% out Of ri games. This is said to be
the best record in the United States.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
Pollv of the Circus.

The closing bin Of the theatrical sea
son at TowIe's Opera House took place
last night. and Polly of the Circus"
was greeted with a tremendous crowd
The show was a novelty in Hammond.
but it was q pleasing one and was a
fitting climax TO the series of successes
that have been given during the 1905
1903 season.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
GRAND JURY
RETURNS 3
TRUE BILLS

Although the Lake superior court
grand jury has been in session but a
few hours it has returned indictments
in the cases Of three men. Those who
havealready been indicted are Mike CT
garetz. now in the insane asylum
charged with murder; Willard Hughes,
charged with embezzlement, and Sam
Voynovich, charged with a minor Of
fense. There were other indictments,
but they will not be known until the
warrants are sworn out and arrests
made
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
Fire Is2ddies Called.

The fire laddies at stations No. and
No. were aroused from their slumb-
ers shortly before 6 o'clock, yesterday
morning, to go TO the Erie yards, near
ogden street. where a box car had
caught fire. The fire was extinguished
in short order. only a little damage
having been caused.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
MISS SYLVIS DEAD
Former Resident of Ham
mond Dies at Canon City.

The body of Miss Marie c. Sylvis,
formerly of Hammond. was received in
Hammond this morning from Canon
City, Colo, where she had been living
for some time, owing to her Ill health
here. The body, having arrived in Ham
mond, it was taken TO the home of her
relatives. L Decker and family, on
Manila street. where the funeral serv
ices were held previous to the burial
at Oak Hill cemetery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
CHURCH BELL
INJURIES WOMAN
Big Weight Drops Through
Belfry.

Valparaiso, Ind, May 17.-Just as the
janitor started to ring for the morn
ing serve yesterday, the bell in the
Presbyterian church became loosened
and crashed to the floor of the belfry
tower.
Mrs. f. ]. Westgate. who happened
to be standing in the vestibule, was
slightly injured by falling timbers. Her
infant child, which was in its cab, was
also slightly injured. The janitor was
covered by debris, but escaped unhurt
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
English's Manager Here.

T. z. Jones. the manager of Clarence
English, the great fighter from the Pa
cific coast, was in the city yesterday
and today, and states that there is sure
to be a great crowd of Chicago fans
out to see the fight.
He took 300 tickets into Chicago to
sell. and after disposing of them came
back for 500 more. Clarence English
will go on with Jack Drumgoole of
Chicago Heights Wednesday. the 18th.
and the bout is expected to be a good
one.
There will be a number Of good pre-
liminaries, and it is expected that the
crowd will be the largest that has yet
seen an athletic contest in West Ham
mond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
Dies at Inlay, Mich.

Miss Jessie Monroe, known to many
Hammond people for having lived here,
was buried at Inlay, Mich, yesterday.
About eighteen months ago she went
to Denver Colo. and died there The
news Of her death is received with re-
gret by her many friends here. and
their sincerest sympathy is extended to
the bereaved parents.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
Grand jury Notes.

The air in the Lake superior COURT
house was full of mystery as a result
of the calling Of the grand jury and
the presence of a large number of wit
nesses from Gary and the surrounding
territory
No one seems TO know just what is
on tap. and as the greatest secrecy is
being maintained there will probably
be nothing known about the grand
jury's work until an indictment is re-
turned
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
DIES AT HOSPITAL
Chronic Sufferer, I'll With
Insurable Malady, Dead.

Mrs Mary E. Kelly. 50 ogden street,
43 years old, died saturday afternoon
at the local hospital. where she had
been taken some time ago while suffer
ing with an Illness Of long standing.
As she leaves no family. her funeral
will be held Wednesday afternoon at
Emmerlings chapel. Services will be
held at 230 in the afternoon and in
terment will be in Oak Hill cemetery
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
johnson Case Continued.

For some unknown reason Prosecut-
or Charles z. Greenwa1d agreed to
continuance in the case Of Dave john
son. that alleged keeper Of a house Of
i'll fame and gambling joint in Gary,
and the big. fat negro will not be tried
this term. All of the witnesses who
were present were dismissed, and after
they are scattered to the four cardinal
points the possibility of securing a con-
viction decreases.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
Team of Horses Stolen.

The police at New Carlisle report
that some one stole a team of black
mores. six or seven years old which
had just been purchased at cost OF
s400. A search of the whole northern
part Of the state is being made
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
Special Session Tonight.

Special attention of the members Of
the local K. Of ?. lodge is called to the
meeting this evening. The session opens
at 1870 as there is work in the first
second and third degrees. All mem
aers Of the degree teams are urged to
he present.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
Machines Brought In.

The Hammond police brought in
number of slot machines on Saturday
night from the Ridge Road saloons. in
cluding the Frederick's place at Sharp
shooters park Four of the machines
were of the penny machine type found
in many of the drug stores of the coun-
ty. What disposition of the machines
will be made by the authorities is not
known.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
ARRANGING DECORATION
DAY CELEBRATION
Program By G. A. R. and w.
r. G. Is Not Yet Fully
Decided Upon.
DR.. BROWN OF KNOX, SPEAKER
Afternoon Exercises VIII Be Held at
Oak Hill Cemetery in
Hammond.
DR.. BROWN OF KNOX, SPEAKER

As Decoration day is approaching the
arrangements for the celebration of the
day. which are in the hands of the G.
A R. post and the W. r c. corps, are
taking shape. At a joint meeting of
the G. a r. and W. r. c. bodies, last
Saturday evening. various committees
were appionted to look after the de-
tails.
Lock for Patriotic Display.
The feature of holding special exer-
cises in honor of the deceased naval
soldiers has not been definitely decided
upon, these arrangements and the pro-
gram. if any, being left in the hands Of
DR.. Mary Jackson.
The principal services will be held in
the afternoon at Oak Hill cemetery,
where DR.. l. S. Brown of Knox, Ind,
and Mrs Nettie Kenner of Chicago will
speak. respectively. under the auspices
of the G. A r. and the w. r. C.
In the past year the organizations
have had the cooperation of the people
in general, and they confidently look
forward to a similar exhibition of pat
riotism and reverence for the old sol
diers this year
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
FRANK WILLIAMS
WINS THE SHOOT
Hammond Gun Club Meets
in Tournament at
Park.

Members of the Hammond Gun club
shot with varying luck yesterday in
their tournament at Sharpshooters'
Park.
Frank Williams was the king of the
shooters, having scored p points and
was closely followed by Charles viii
liams. J. c. Becker and NJ Haehnel
who each scored %.
The score totals for yesterday were
as follows:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
Death of Twins.

One of the twin daughters, born to
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Witter, 741 Michigan
avenue several days ago, died Satur-
day afternoon. The funeral was held
yesterday morning.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
Belman Breaks Record.

In the meet between Wabash college
and Earlham college. at Charlottesville
last Saturday. Charles Belman of Ham
mond broke the Indiana intercollegiate
record in the high hurdles
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
SUMMARY Of THE
COUNTY OPTION FIGHT
Lake County Has According to State
Statistician Nearly as Many Sa-
looms as Have Been Wiped Out in
County Option Warfare in Entire
State.

If a petition for an election
in Lake County is being circul-
ateSs as the following dispatch
indicates, no one in Lake COun-
ty seems to have ben advised.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-17
WEATHER

Increasing cIOudfness with
showers by tonight and
Tuesday.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-22
University Is Model.

'There is perhaps no university IN
the United States worthy OF study by
English people of today as the state
university of Wisconsin at Madison.
We have nothing like it, but many
of us think we ought to have. 1t is
truly a democatic university, and at
the same time it is doing first rate
work in certain departments, and
good sound work in others. Though
no one of our English universities
resembles the University Of Wiscon-
sin, one can not but feel that its work
and history is full of suggestion to
those who believe in this new devel-
opment."
Such is the characterization of the
University of Wisconsin given by
Miss Sara A. Burstall, M. A, head
mistress of the Manchester high
school girls, in a new volume just
from the press, entitled Impressions
of American Education in 1908. -
education in the University of Man
chester and was formerly scholar OF
Girton College, Cambridge, spent
some time in the United States last
year, investigating thoroughly high
school and college education. AS her
book shows, she made careful study
of the high schools and state univer,
sity of Wisconsin, spending much
time in the state.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-22
WHITEslDE's MIND FAILS.
Pardon for Man Who Confessed His
Crime in Minneapolis.


To save him from going insane over
religion, Knowlan R. Whiteside, who
has served Que of three-year SEN
tence in Waupun prison for burglary,
probably will be pardoned in few
days by Gov Davidson.
Whiteside was converted in a Min
neapolis mission and confessed that
five years ago he and another man
looted the home of l.. M. Hanks OF
Madison of jewels and plate. He was
brought to Madison and within TWEEN
ty-four hours was on his way to Wau-
pun to serve three years.
A week ago District Attorney Ma
son visited Whiteside at the prison
and on his return told Mr.. Hanks that
the prisoner was in danger of going
insane over religion. Later Mason re-
ceived a letter from Whiteside, who
wrote an epistle full of pious musings.
He has made no request for a pardon.
Mr.. Hanks is greatly interested in
the future of Whiteside and will pre-
sent him with a few acres Of land in
the northern part of the state and
provide him with means for new
start in life He is convinced that
Whiteside was no ordinary criminal,
if he ever was one at all, and will do
all he can for him. Mr.. Hanks is a
son-in-law of the late William f.
Villas and is wealthy.-W.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-22
OSHKOSH BANKS MERGE.

German National Absorbed by the Old
National - Entire Holdings Are
Transferred.
The German National Bank of Osh-
kosh has been absorbed by the old
National Bank of Oshkosh. At the
regular meeting of the stockholders
of the German National it was de-
cided to liquidate and to sell the en-
tire banking business, including the
stock, deposits and good will to the
old National, and today the exchange
became effective and the German Ma
tional went out of existence. The sale
was made upon a vote of more than
threa-fourths of the stockholders, an
Offer having been made by the board
of directors of the old National bank.
Under an arrangement of the transfer
Frank La Budde, cashier of the Ger
man National, will become assistant
cashier of the old National.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-22
TO CHECK TUBERCULOSIS.
State Veterinarian Clark Favors Tu-
berculin Test.

state veterinarian clark TdNoTS tu-
berculin Test.
State Veterinarian d. D. Clark be-
lieves with the assembly committee
on agriculture that bovine tuberculosis
will be checked effectually by the
passage of bill prohibiting sales of
cattle without a tuberculin test of
cattle so offered for sale.
"The history of the spread of tuber-
culosis in Wisconsin among cattle
shows that 80 per cent of the cases
can be traced directly to animals pur-
chased at public SALE" he says.
Five per cent of the cases result from
the feeding of milk from a diseased
COW in the neighborhood to calves.
Cattle today are bought at public
auction, and no one knows where they
come from as rule. The milk is
taken to a factory and the skinned
milk that is brought back to the
farmer may be the milk from the COWS
of a neighboring farmer. His cows
may be absolutely free from tuberculo-
sis, but his neighbours may not He
gets his neighbours milk laden with
germs. He feeds it to his calves. The
result is obvious. If the tuberculin
tests is applied to all cattle offered
for sale we can check the spread of
the dread disease. 1t is the best and
the fairest method"
DR.. Clark says that the best pre-
tentative of tuberculosis among cattle
is plenty of sunlight and ventilation.
Calves should not be kept in closely
confined quarters.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-22
Y. M. C. A. MAY LOSE HOME.
Overlooked Tax Certificate Bobs Up
to Bother Struggling Organization.

Overlooked Tax Certificate Bobs Up
to Bother Struggling Organization.
That a certificate on the property
of the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton was sold for taxes three years
ago, and that $377.57, which includes
interest at Is per cent for three
years, must be raised to pay the GER
tificates or the property must be con-
veyed to the purchaser on May 20
next, is the announcement just made
by La Cross officials, which stirred
the officers and members of the or
ganizatiOn.
This condition was brought about
through an oversight in filing the
deed with the register of deeds at the
time of the transfer of the property,
when the taxes were all paid.
The association has been working
hard to cancel a $4,000 debt and is
still $500 short of the amount. 1t is
likely that the council will refund the
back taxes in order that the associa-
ton may not lose its home.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-22
WANTS TO EIGHT, JUMP OR RUN.
La Crosse Man Will Have Opportunity
RI Meet Several Contestants

La Crosse Man Will Have Opportunity
to Meet Several Contestants.
The statement Of Attorney c. L.
Hood of La Crosse. who is sixty-tWo
years of age, that he can whip, out
run or outjump any man of his age in
the country" is being challenged in
his own city, and it is probable that
some of the challenges will be accept
ed by the prominent attorney, who is
a particularly active man for his age.
Capt. John Parks and Detective
John Coady who is now on the retired
list, both Of whom are over seventy
years of age, have already challenged
the attorney to fight, foot race or
jumping cLntesf. and H. H. Miller,
who is sixty-fivc years old, a promi-
nent merchant of Tomah, Wis, mas
sent word that he will meet the at
torney in any kind of an athletic con-
test he cares to name.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-22
Not a Flower.

Physician-Tm afraid you don't
take enough outdoor exercise, madam.
Lady Patient-Nonsense! l catch
cold every time | go out. I'm sick of
this air bath foolishness.
Physician-But, my dear madam,
you know a flower can't get along
without air and sunshine.
Lady Patient-Oh, that's different
A flower can't get along without wet
feet, either.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-22
TO GRANT DAIRY AWARDS.

Dairy School to Recognize Producers
of High Grade Butter and Cheese.
The April exhibit closes the second
year of the butter and cheese scoring
exhibitions held under the direction
of the dairy school of the University
of Wisconsin, Engrossed awards are
about to be given to those exhibitors
who have maintained high scores
throughout the year. The awards are
of three classes: Grade A, average
score, 95 or above; Grade B, 80 to 90;
Grade G., IS to 95.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-22
ESCAPE ON TECHNICALlTY.

Flaw in Ordinance Results in Dismiss.
al of Cases Against SaIoonkeepers.
AS the result of the fact that the
ordinance which they were charged
with violating had not been published
according to law and had not been re-
corded as required by the city char
ter, six actions against four so-called
temperance saloonkeepers of Augusta,
G. A. Rick, Gust Rugotzky, Henry Ho-
nadel and John Weinberger were dis
missed by Judge O'Neil in circuit court
at Eau Claire
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-22

Anxious to be the first of the season
to go canoeing, Mary Ely of Madison,
a student at the university, ventured
out on Lake Mendoza at Madison be-
fore the lake was clear of ice. A
strong wind carried her about a mile
and a half from shore, and she was
unable to get back. Had it not been
for the timely assistance of Walter
Niebuhr, local fisherman who went
to her assistance in a rowboat Me
buhr rowed bravely in among the ice
foes and took her out of the canoe
when that little craft was almost bat
tere beyond recognition.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-22
Modest M laden.

Miss Goodley-Yes, Miss Prim was
going to write to her fiance to-day, but
she was just lounging around in a
dressing gown and she was too lazy
to get dressed up.
Miss Ascum Why should she get
dressed up just to-
Miss Goodley-Oh, my, she wouldn' t
think of writing to him while she was
in deshabille.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-22
He Knew Where He BELONGED,

One stormy morning, during the
cruise to the Pacific, an officer of the
battleship Missouri" was making his
tour of inspection. While crossing the
forecastle he encountered coal-pass-
err leaning on the rail in the throes
of NAL de mer. With a gruff voice
he demanded, Here, here, my man,
where do you belong?"
The seasick mans hand went to his
cap in an attempt at salute: "Cleve-
land, Ohio, sir,'' he replied.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-22
INJURED MAN PAID $4,000.

Victor Olson, aged twenty-five, Of
Eau Claire, has accepted a settlement
of $4,000 cash from the Omaha Rail-
road company for the loss of his legs
as the result of being run over by an
engine at Altoona last fall. Other
provision for hir care was also made
by the company.
Olson was a fireman on a switch
engine at the time of the accident. He
had stepped off to throw switch and
in jumping back the grab bar broke
and he was thrown under the wheels.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-22
Mo Rest for the WearY.

Mrs. Coopah-"Ah see youah Lille
amt lookin' very pert t'night, yet she
bin dancin' ev'ry dance"
Mrs Hooley-tAh know; it don't
signify nothin' if she's dancin' every
dance. Lilies got one o. dem new
hip-hipless corsets on an she just
can't sit down. "-Puck.