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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
Senate For Justices Bill.

The Justices OF the peace bill had
better run before the senate com.
mittcc on Judiciary than did the
municipal courts bill. which was re.
ported adversely after being fayorably
agreed to- The justices bin was re.
ported fayorably after 81 NELL Ryan,
d. G. Taylor, +. T. Jones and Sam b.
McPhersot, secretary of the St. Louis
Bar association, spent an hour telling
the committee Of the improved meas.
urc.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
Il Jared Him.

Howell-IIow did you come to break
your engagement with that girl?
POWELL had reason to think that
she hadn't enough practical knowledge
TO make her Il good helpmeet.
Howell-What gave you that idea?
POWELL told her one day that the
hens weren't laying. and she said she
supposed that would affect the price
OF egg coal.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
Prohibit Drinking on Trains.

Jefferson City.-The house passed
q prohibition law for passenger trains,
making 1t unlawful TO drink or cx-
pose intoxicating liquors on passen.
ger trains in this state or to ride on
n passenger train in an intoxicated
condition. The penalty is fine of
from 50 to $50.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
Pc: RUNA
For catarrh OF the Throat OF Two
Years Standing.

al was afflicted for two years with
catarrh Of the throat. At first IL was
very slight, but every cold took made
il worse.
al followed your directions and in q
very short time began to improve. !
took one bottle and am now taking
my second. can safely say that my
throat and head are cleared from Ca
tarrh at tho present time, but I still
continue to take my usual dose for n
spring tonic, and | find there is moth
ing better" Mrs. w. Pray. EGO
Twelfth ST., Brooklyn, NJ. Y.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
is SAVED FROM LYNCHING
Alleged Attacker Of Girl Tarred and
Feathered and About to Be
Hanged.

Linton, y. D-Tar and feathers
had been applied and rope was
prepared for hanging J. Herman
OF Strasburg, ~ d.. Saturday when
the sehrir arrived and saved his life.
Herman attacked the nine.year.old
dnuchter of Andrew Boschker. n mer.
chant Of Stashurg. II is alleged. He
was hurried to Linton clad in his
coat Of tar and feathers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
Senatorial Bill is Killed.

Jefferson City.-Gl refusing en-.
rrossmcut the house Tuesday morning
killed the Crosslcy revised senatorial
primary bill, which provided that no
vote for a candidate for United States
senator should be counted unless the
voter also voted for the legislative
candidates Of the same party as the
senatorial candidate.
Democrats and Republicans alike
lined Up in opposition to the bill, re.
sulting in its demise by vote OF SO
TO 20 Mr. Crosslay argued that 1t
was contrary to the primary idea for
n member Of one party TO vote for the
candidate OF another party in a pri.
mary.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
Jess Said Her Prayers.

One day three.year.old Baby Jess
was visiting her grandmother, who
was very dcvout. She asked Baby
Jess II her mother had taught her
to say her prayers
Jess answered: Yes, ma'am."
Whom do you pray to. dear, and
ask to forgive your naughty ways?"
Sometimes pray to mothers
knees and sometimes to the bed
Delineator.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
No More Pay on Warrants.

Jefferson City.--State Auditor Cor
don announced Thursday that he will
indorsa no more legislative warrants
until the assembly takes action on
the general appropriation bill, which
has not been reported to the house
by the appropriations committee.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
House Favors Full Crew.

jefferson City.-The house Thurs
day passed the full train crew bill.
measure which the senate recently de-
fcatod. The full crew bill requires
railroads TO work three hrakemcn on
trains. Il is estimated that this will
cost the roads many thousands of
collars each year.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
Women Scientists Are Freed.

Lawton, okla.-County Attorney
Johnson OF Tilman county dis.
missed the cases against Mrs. Mar.
garet Stephens and Mrs. Mary bod.
son, Christian Scientists, indicted by
a grand jury. charged with manslaugh.
ter for the death Of Mrs. Dodson's 10.
year.old son.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
Would Gust Parson.

Jefferson City. - Representative
Brooks of St. Louis county startled
the House Tuesday by Offering res.
olution to exclude Rev. MIR. Geiger
from the gallery. Rev. Geiger is the
man who called Rhodes of Washing.
ton, prevaricator after the debate
on the prohibition question last week
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
Taft Becomes Yachtsman.

Boston.-Honorary membership in
the Eastern Yacht club, TO
which he was elected a few weeks
ago. has been accepted by President
Taft. Other honorary members are
he German Emperor and former Pres.
dent Roosevelt.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
ROCK IsLANo.FRlsco MEETS BUR
LINeToN, OTHERS WILL TAKE
LIKE ACTION.
HADLEY IS WELL PLEASED
Governor Of Missouri Considers An
nouncement Forerunner Of Sur.
render by State Roads-Rate
TO Be 2Ls Cents Flat.

81. Louis.-The Frisco.Rock Island
rairload system will follow the
lead Of the Burlington and put
into effect May 21h.centsa.
mile fiat rate for passenger traffic in
Missouri. The system will also make
this rate effective in Arkansas.
1t ia probable that all OF the Mis-.
souri, lines will now adopt the az -cent
rate. II was stated at the Wabash Of.
fee Saturday that ut was reasonable
TO assume this road will take similar
action, although the matter has not
been definitely decided"
General Passenger Agent ST. George
Of the Missouri. Kansas G. Texas rail.
road said that in order to meet the
competition the Katy" would meet
the rate.
Dir. St George said he did not know
whether the adoption OF this rate
would be more than temporary to
meet existing conditions pending the
Anal outcome of the litigation in this
state.
b. II. Payne, general passenger
agent Of the Missouri Pacific and Iron
Mountain systems, said he would not
know until Monday whether these
lines would make the 2h.cent rate.
1t is generally believed in railroad
circles that all roads will be forced 10
meet the rate, since the Burlington.
Rock Island systems have adopted It.
Gov. Hadley has expressed pleasure
over the Burlington's announcement
and the prospect Of the 3.ccnt rate be-
ing abandoned generally in Missouri
without a court mandate but he says
there are other concessions he would
like TO have made among them being
a 10 per cent reduction on round.trip
tickets
Whether the injunction suit. recent.
ly filed In St Louis by Circuit Attor.
ney Jones, shall be pressed or with
drawn depends upon the outcome of
the Burllngton's action. II is expect.
ed that the 2.cent rate law suit, de.
cided adversely to the state by Judge
Mcpherson at Kansas City, will be
appealed in order that other questions
besides the reasonableness OF a ..
cent rate may be ruled on by the
courts.
Hadley Discusses Action.
In reference to the 81. Louis suit
the governor said when news OF the
Bnrlington's action reached him Fri.
day:
What effect this action will have
on the pending suit depends upon
what the other railroad companies do
That suit was based upon the
charge that the is railroads had com.
bincd to fix unreasonable and discrim-
inatory rates If the Burlington has
in fact abandoned this combination
and establishes rates of its own. It has
relieved itself from the charge which
constituted the basis of action
Whether the rate 1t proposes TO
charge is reasonable or not could be
determined in separate suit against
1t, which might be Instituted by any
representative OF the state. But. ~
the Burlington will now proceec to al.
low 10 per cent on on round.trip tick.
cts within the state, as was always
customary prior to the 2-cent fare
laws, 1t will further contribute 70 n
solution of the present controversy,
provided, of course. that no lower rate
Is maintained in adjoining states sim.
llarly conditioned for railroad traffic"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
When Couraae Failed.

Duke" said the helress. eagerly.
did you see father|
Yes"
"Well?"
I'VE talked about the weather"
What? Lose your nerve againr
Why don't you brace up and talk like
a mana subject OF king on whose
domain the sun never sets!"
Cant" moaned the duke. "All the
time was in your fathers off.-e he
kept grinning at a big painting"
What painting?"
"The battle Of Bunker Hill."--Lip
pincottA.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
County Excise Bill Is Killed.

Jefferson City.-Short work was
made Of the Hoeber bill, providing for
an excise commissioner for st. Louis
county. when the measure came up
for passage in the house Thursday.
Not only did the bill fail to secure
the necessary two.thirds majority, but
ii even failed TO secure hare ma.
jority. The vote was 81 TO Sc.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
Offensive Advice.

Madam" said the medical man.
gravely, you must practice filling
your lungs with deep breaths of pure
air"
An bust the smithereens out OF my
new Directly gown" shifted the lady.
Il think l see myself"
And turning on her high heels she
haughtily left the apartmcnt.--Cleve-
land Plain Dealer,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
Child Labor Law Extenuec.

Jefferson City.-The house has sent
to engrossment the bill extending the
child labor law to all sections of Mis-.
souri,. Two years ago the law was
extended so as to apply to all towns
OF the state with 10000 .. more in
habitants.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
Cuttinu Humor,

With cap and bells jangling, he
burst into the kings presence.
Have you heard my last joke. your
majesty" he cried.
Il have" was the reply. as the
royal AK descended on the neck of the
court jester.-Life.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
Natural Solicltuir.

Invalid Husband-Did the doctor
say was to take all that medicine?
Wifc-Yes, dear.
Invalid Husband-Why, there'D
enough there to kill donkey.
Wife (anxiously)-Thon you'd bet.
ter not take all of 1t, John!-Tit Bits.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
House ReVerses Itself.

Jefferson City-The house Tuesday
after defeating a bill giving railroad
commissioners power TO fix passen.
ger rates reconsidered the vote and
passed the bill.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
St. Loulsan on Fish board.

jefferson City.-Gov. Hadley Tues
day appointed L. A. Geserlch OF st.
Louis n member OF the Missouri State
Fish Commission, to succeed Harry
w. Bell, resigned
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
Majors Bill Passes.

Jefferson City.--After heated DO
iitical fight, Attorney Majors bill to
allow the railroad commission to fix
passenger rates finally passed the
house late Tuesday afternoon.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
1000. 900 Pounds Dynamite for Canal

Neutrality-suspicious. than nine mil.
Hon pounds of dynamite will
be required for work on the Panama
canal the coming fiscal year. The OK.
plosive will cost about 81 600, 900.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-04-23
GENEROUS.

Clarence Dubb-May have this
dance, Miss Sharply?
Miss Sharply-Certainly! l don't
want I'll
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-08
LABOR SUNDAY
TO Be OBSERVED
Especial to THE T1MEs,)

Indiana Harbor, Ind, May Sunday
at the Methodist church will be OBJ
served in unusual fashion. The day
will be labor Sunday" and its OBJ
servance as planned is authorized by
the Federation of Churches.
The general aim OF the day is to dis
cuss the relations between the church
and the 1aboring man. There will be
special services both in the morning
and evening. In the morning Rev. H.
P. Ivey will preach, his subject being
The Carpenter OF Nazareth The
evening meeting will be called at 1880
and will take the form of a platform
meeting, with the Rev. H. p Ivey pre-
siding.
Professor c. P. Holway VIII speak on
The Cause of the Prevailing Estrange-
ment Between the Church and the La
boring Glass es." Rev. William Collins
will follow, taking as his subject,
What Can the Church and the Labor
ing Man do to Overcome This Estrange-
ment?"
There will be special music at each
service.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-08
WHITING BOY KILLED
At INDIANA HARBOR
John Trancho Jr. Struck by
Lake Shore Train on
Bascule Bridge.
WAS IN SEARCH FOR WORK
Came Accompanied By His Father,
Who Is Employed on Extra
Section Gang.

Indiana Harbor, May S.-A 16-year-
old Whiting boy met death in a tragic
manner yesterday afternoon on one Of
the bascule bridges that crosses the
canal in Indiana Harbor. The victim
was John Trancho, jr.. who lived with
his parents in Front street, Whiting.
Young Trancho was standing on the
bridge when the east-bound Lake Shore
train, due at the Harbor at 12:45,
came along and struck him squarely,
hurting him several feet into the air
and horribly mutilating his head. The
body was tossed off the bridge into the
sand below. and the police were noti-
fed of the accident. Officer John Lazar-
SAX responding and calling in Teal the
undertaken, to care for the remains.
Clarence Miller, 1914 Grapevine
street. was standing near and witness
ed the tragedy.
Young Trancho left his home in
Whiting at $50 a. m, and came to In
diana Harbor in company with his
father, who is employed with an extra
section gang on the Lake Shore. The
boy was in search of a job and for
some reason, thus far unexplained
wandered over the bridge on which he
was standing when he met his death
An inquest will be conducted this af-
ternoon by Coroner Gordon.
Charles Hannephin, of Whiting, was
working near the bridge and was ar
eye witness.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-08

part of the weather man.
Just wait until the cockroaches climb
up your water drain and look over the
sink into your new fiat to see how
they are going to like you.
1t happens that every once in a
while that every Gary man is taken
for a reab estate dealer.
It is awfully funny what a lot of
news THE TIMES has that the people
of Gary are not interested in. Lake
county news? Oh, it is to laff!
ing's mail is little nearer your break
fast table.
When you feel that you are about to
have an attack of the wanderlust, just
think of all those last winters ashes
down in the basement.
Fourth of July falls on Sunday this
year and the average Gary boy is
chuckling to himself how he will cele-
brate on Saturday and Monday.
Just for mothers sake wear your
white carnation tomorrow, even If you
can't go to church.
At Home.
wish that pas old baseball team
I'd never lose, so pa and I'D come
A whistling home at night instead
OF comm in so dogOn glum
About FIVE nights a week, an not
A single pleasant word to say
AS if he'd bet and lost his job
Or suffered a setback in pay.
Pas hatchery a cheerful sort
And fun of pleasantness and vim
But when his baseball team gets licked
1t knocks the life right out of him.
He turns right pale around the gills
A heavy sadness dims his eye
And one I'd think his doctor had
| Just told him he was gone to die.
En- peevish! Ny, you dassent make
| A false move or ask for the salt
/ Out loud without Pa lookin' up
At you as if it was your fault.
En- scowl: BY Joe, you think that ms
Was playing short for our side er
They knocked one to her and sh,
muffed
An let in twenty-seven men.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-08
DIDN'T KNOW WHETHER
CHARLES WAS DRUNK
Attorney Charles Greenwald
Gets Hold of Innocent
Looking Witness.
GARY LAWYERS HAVE A JOKE
1t Has Cost Lake County's Prosecu-
ting Attorney Several
Cigars.

In a Gary case recently tried at
Crown Point. several Gary attorneys
were present when Prosecuting At
torney Greenwald was trying a case
in the circuit court, which originated
in Merrillville, few miles south of
Gary. and in which a witness made Mr..
Greenwald indebted to each of those
present with a good cigar
A business man of the village, near
Gary. was placed on the stand to testi-
fy as to whether or not the defendant
was drunk. Mr.. Greenwald was cross
examining the witness.
IF you saw man stagger and reel
down the street, would you say he was
drunk?" queried Attorney Greenwald
I don't know replied the witness,
not wishing to commit himself
Aren't you ever able to tell when
a man is drunk?" he asked again in a
half angry tone.
I don't know" replied the witness
who still did not feel sure of himself
Finally in desperation Mr.. Green
valid asked. Well, do you think I am
drunk?"
To his surprise and CONSERVATION the
Merrillville man again aswered hin
quietly and earnestly with, I don't
know"
The remark caused an uproar OF
laughter from the jury, judge and the
opposing council and from a half hun
dred people who were in the cour-
room. All Mr.. Greenwald did was tc
flush slightly and change his line o.
cross examination
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-08
Especial to THE TIMES. }

Indiana Harbor. Ind. May S.-Feel-
ing over the decision which awarded
first prize to J. McCaffery Of East Chi
cago in the Indiana Harbor- East Chi
cago Marathon race, has eliminated in
the serving of formal notice on Judge
Jack Spellacy by John Mylott. ad-
judged to have come in second, who
protests against the decision and de-
elares himself to have been the real
winner of the contest. Mylott in his
protest offers to produce the necessary
evidence to bear out his claim. either
in the form of affidavits or otherwise
at any time and place that may be de-
cided upon by the Calumet Athletic as
ISOLATION or by the judge of the race.
The finish was close one and many
of the spectators who failed to view it
from a special point of vantage. were
unable to form any opinion as to who
of the two leaders was the victor. Even
those who held positions were divided,
friends of each of the forward men de-
claring in favor of their man.
Judge Spellacy, however. does not
hedge a lick on his decision, declaring
in a public statement that an an af-
fidavit on the part of Mr.. Mylott or
any of the spectators would have no in
f1uence on his decision. He says he
is willing to maintain his position
alone. but refers TO certain prominent
business men Of Indiana Harbor and
East Chicago" who witnessed what
happened to Mr.. Mylott near the finish
line" and whose names he does not
care to mention unless they wish to
make statement after this publica-
ton
1t is presumed that the men referred
to include DR.. Schl1cker, Mack Poland
and James Kroupa, who among others
were with Judge Spellacy on the stand
when the finish was made.
Insinuations have been made through
the medium Of the Indiana Harbor Sen
tinel to the effect that certain wagers
as to the outcome Influenced the de-
cision. This of course is not taken SER
iously.
The following is the protest filed BY
Mr. Mylott and below it is Judge Spell
lacy's statement in reference to tn,
same:
Indiana Harbor, Ind, May 4, 1909.
ITO John F. Spellacy, Judge of the
| Marathon race, held at Indiana Har.
Dor, Ind, May 2. 1909. and Calumet
| Athletic association, under whose aus
| pieces said race was held:
You are hereby notified that as
contestant in the above mentioned race
that 1 do hereby protest against the
| decision of the said judge, John F
| Spellacy, in the awarding of place and
prizes in said race, and as a contestant
I do claim that I should be awarded
| first place.
I am willing to produce the neces
| sary evidence by affidavit. or other
wise. to substantiate my claim that
should be awarded first place in saiC
race. and will produce said evidence O.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-08
JOHN MYOTT.

-' -
Indiana Harbor. Ind. May s, 1909.
THE LAKE COUNTY TINES Ny Dear
publication for the benefit of the public
the attached protest from John My
lott and also my statement in regard
to the race that was run from Indiana
Harbor to East Chicago and return, last
Sunday.
In reference to Mr.. Mylotts protest
and affidavit which he is willing to
produce, wish to state that an afr
davit from him or anyone of the specta-
tors would have no influence on my
decision as far as the first man cross
ing the finish line is concerned.
Some of the prominent business men
of Indiana Harbor and also East Chi
cage witnessed what happened TO Mr..
Mylott near the finish line, but as
do not care to mention their names,
viii make my stand alone unless they
wish to make a statement after this
publication.
The finish of the race between Mr.
McCafTery and Mr. AIylott I wish to say
was very close. and 1t was my opinion
that Mr.. Mylott was going to cross the
line first as he sprinted away from Mr..
McCaffery about fifty feet from waiting
street on Regent, and was leading Mr..
McCafery by about twenty five feet
until within five or six feet from the
finish line when he seemed to stagger
into the crowd or was exhausted and
practically stopped long enough for Mr..
McCafery to cross the finish line fully
two seconds ahead of him. Whether
Mr.. Mylott thought he had crossed the
line or was exhausted, I am unable to
Judge, but if the friends of all concerned
want the prize to go to the young man
that crossed the finish line first, 1t
must go to Mr.. McCarery, not forget
ting to give Mr.. Mylott due credit for
the grand effort he made near the fin
ish. Mr.. McCaffery also deserves his
share, and at on time until near the
finish did anyone lead him.
II was very sorry TO see in our local
paper that insinuations had been made
to the effect that certain wagers had
influenced my decision. If there were
any wagers made / am pleased to know
that I was not present wherever they
were made and had no knowledge OF
them, and whoever made the statement
has no principle of manhood about him
In regard to my decision at the fin-
| ish, wish to state that I have FIVE
boys of my own and If in the future
they should happen to be in contest
of any manly sport and a decision is
/ given them as honest as I gave the
young man referred to last Sunday, ]
will have no reason to complain.
Thanking you for the remarks in
your Monday issue, I beg to remain,
Very truly yours.
JOHN r. SPELLACY."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-08
Have Another Game.

The Gary baseball team have sched-
uled another game for tomorrow. Their
next opponents will be the Chester
ton qnd.) team. which they will play
on the latter's grounds. Manager Mill
ner believes that he will be able TO
down the neighboring team in spite of
the fact that they have strong team.
The real season for the baseball team,
in Gary, will begin a week from to-
morrow when the Gary team viii meet
the South Bend Central League team
on their home grounds. An attempt
will be made to charter special car
on the South Shore line to take the
rooters to South Bend on that day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-08
-
HOBOES GET
IN TROUBLE

Rensselaer,, Ind. May S.-The con-
ductor on the 11:04 train Tuesday night
telegraphed the authorities here from
Cedar Lake that four tramps We're beat
ing their way on his train, and to ar
rest them on their arrival here. Night
Watchman Thomas and Marshal Parks.
with a goodly number Of citizens, met
them at the depot and acted as guard
of honor for the knights of the road to
the county bastile. Wednesday morn
ing they were set to cleaning in the
streets to pay for their nights lodging
and breakfast, and they were then
turned loose and got out or town.