The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-09
T0DAY'S NEWS
BRIEFLY TOLD.

Cincinnati, O., Feb. 9.-The taking Of
testimony in the Cincinnati hearing Of
the governments suit to dissolve the
alleged $500. 100000 Hartman railroad
merger was begun today.
Oklahoma City, Okla, Feb. 9.-The
annual meeting of the Oklahoma Re-
tafl Hardware and Retail Implement
Dealers association began today and
will continue in session until Friday.
Chicago, Ill, Feb. 9.-The celebration
of the Lincoln centenary in Chicago
was continued today with special ex-
~ercises under the auspices of various
women's clubs and other organizations.
Albany, n. Y, Feb. s.-Frank NJ.
Chapman, Curator of the Museum Of
Natural History of New York, n Fish
and Game Commissioner Carlton OF
Maine spoke today before the annual
meeting of State Game Protectors at
the capitol.
Des Moines, Ia, Feb. "a large at
tenadnce was on hand today for the
opening Of the annual convention and
exhibition of the Iowa Retail Hard
ware Mems association. The gather
ing will continue in session until Sat
urday.
Norfolk, Va, Feb. 9.-Fees of the
liquor traffic have rallied in force for
the annual convention of the Virginia
A~nti-Saloon league, which meets here
tonight for a three days session.
Prominent among those on the program
for addresses is Seaborn Wright, au-
thor of the Georgia prohibition law.
East st. Louis. Ill, Feb. 1.-THE uli-
nois Association of Retail Merchants
began its annual convention here today
with President Sal Westheld, of Chi
lcago, presiding. During the three days
of the convention the association will
discuss the parcels post, h garnishe
law, catalogue houses, credits and other
matters of Importance
Kansas City, No, Feb. 9.-The execu-
tive committee Of the National Edi-
toriaI association met here this morn
ing to look over the arrangements
making for the annual convention Of
the association to be held in this city
next summer This afternoon the mem
bers went to Topeka as guests of the
Kansas Editorial association In session
there.
Richmond. Va, Feb. 9-The Com
lmOnWeatthS attorneys Oh N1FBlnla met
here today to adopt plans for the re-
vision Of the states criminal code. The
proposed revisions viii be submitted
for ratification to the next nnual
meeting Of the State Bar association
and then will be laid before the legis-
~lature next winter.
Richmond, Va, Feb. Stockholders
OF the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad
company met today and took favorable
action on the proposal of the directors
for n 0.OoO, 900 issue Of 5 per cent
bonds. The issue is to be used TO fund
$7,500.o0O 6 per cent collateral notes
due next January. and parts of equip
ment trust obligations. and to provide
funds for additions. extensions, etc.
Chicago. Ill. Feb. 9-The convention
lof the Religious Education association,
for which preparations have been GO
ing forward for some months, begins
its sessions in Orchestra hall tonight
with the promise of a highly success
full gathering. Scheduled speakers for
the opening session include Professor
Francis Greenwood Peabody Of Har-
ward university. President Benjamin
Ide Wheeler OF the University of Cali
~fornia and President S. c. Mitchell Of
the University Of South Carolina. The
convention will remain in session three
days.