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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-04
PLAYERS REINSTATED

New York, Feb. At least the Ma
tional commission is not prejudiced to-
ward New York. Two recaIcitrant stars
of the respective local major leagues
We're today reinstated in Hal Chase and
Jake Weimer. Weimer drew a pen
atty Of but $3.50. While it was Jake's
second offense, his error was scarce as
grave as that of Chase, as the south
paw did not jump a contract.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-04
WONT Play; WILLIS

Pittsburg. Pa. Feb. 4.-victor Willis,
who some weeks ago sent word to
Pfttsburg that he did not intend to
play baseball this year. comments rath-
err bitterly on the effort OF President
Dreyfuss of the Pittsburg team TO make
light of his threat to quit baseball.
Willis says a rich man is backing him
in the whisky business. and he will
stick in Delaware.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-04
JOHNSON AGREES

San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 4.-Cable
dispatches received here from Aus
tralia announce that Jack Johnson has
definitely agreed to terms for his meet
ing with Sam Langford in May. The
purse is to be $4,000 in American mon
ey. of which the winner gets $4,000.
Each is to receive $3.50 for training ex-
penses.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-04
REFUSES TERMS

Terre Haute, Ind, Feb. Cecil Fer
guson' the pitcher traded to Boston by
the New York Giants last year. today
lnalled MS contract unsigned He SAYS
that while he does not want - 80,
the hoidout' club. he will not play for
the salary offered him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-04
TURK BEATS LUNDIN

Rockford ILL.,, Feb. 4.-Hjalmar Lun-
din was loser last night in a wrestling
match with Yussif Mahmput The
Turk won the match In straight falls
in 40 and 16 minutes. respectively The
Turk was the aggressor all through
the match, Lundin contenting himself
with defensive work
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-04

Robert Murton, who recently returned
from Ann Arbor. whore he has been
attending the University of Michigan,
has entered the law office of Attorney
w. B. Van Horne.
Freeman c. Mcfarland of Urbana, H.,
is spending few days in the Harbor
as the guest of Walter L. Kline.
Attorney W. B. Van Horne will ride
frisky goat at the Elks' lodge-rooms
in East Chicago this evening.
j. w. Baird and wife. who were for
merly connected with the Indiana Har
Dor Electric Light company. left last
evening for Laporte, Ind, from where
they will start in few days for the
canal zone. Mr. Baird has been grant
ed a position with the Panama rail-
road as locomotive engineer and be-
lieves that the climatic benefits to be
derived from such a trip would warrant
the extra trouble.
The Royal Neighbors have decided
to give a dance in the Auditorium hall
on the evening of Feb. 18th. Luncheon
will be served by the ladies, and the
popular Hayes orchestra of Whiting is
being engaged for the occasion.
Augustine Folea is the name of Indi-
ana Harbor's newest attorney. Mr..
Folea is a graduate of an Indianap-
oils law school and comes we'll recon-
mended to attorneys of this region.
Miss Nettie Houtschilt, who is act
ing as telephone operator at the In
land Steel company during the absence
of Miss Saunders, is suffering with a
severe attack of the grippe
James Golden of One Hundred and
Thirty fifth street is victim of the
grippe and bronchitis.
Arthur Mcdonald of Eng1ewood was
the guest of friends at the Lande-
field skating rink last evening.
Mrs. F. E. Maggie of the South Bay
hotel spent yesterday with friends in
Chicago.
Arthur stanfers of Hammond visited
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-04
BOUT CALLED OFF

Kewanee. I'LL, Feb. 4.-Edw. Papke
brother and manager of Billy Papke,
announced today that the bout between
Billy and Joe Thomas. originally card
ed for Washington's birthday, has been
called off. This leaves Thomas free to
meet Hugo Kelly Feb %. Edward
Papke says that his brother will have
to take long rest before meeting any
one else.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-04
TEAM
TO PLAY HERE

The Baptist Sthletic league has ar
ranged a game of basketball with the
team representing the Calvary Pres
byterian church Of Chicago, to be
played in the Baptist gym on Saturday
night, Feb. 6. The Calvary tea mhas
won the majority of its games with
some of the best teams in Chicago, and
the Baptists will have to play their best
TO win.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-04
DOOM ALSO THESPIAN

Philadelphia. Pa, Feb. 4.-charley
Doom, the star catcher of the Phillfes.
Is the latest ball tosser to be seized
with desire to win fame on the stage.
DOOM has signed a. contract to appear
at Keiths for the week beginning Feb.
%.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-04
Her Allment-

Whenever a woman doesn't know
just what's the matter with her, she
begins to tell her friends that she's
nervous wreck.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-04
YALE BEATS PENN

New Haven. Conn. Feb. 4-Yale
sprang a surprise on old Penn tonight
by moving her basketball men down
and winning 20 TO Is, in the annual
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-04
CALENDAR OF SPORTS
FOR THE WEEK.
THURSDAY.

THURSDAY.
Abe Attell VS.. Eddie Kelly, 10
rounds, mt New Orleans.
FRIDAY.
Alfred Shrubb VS.. Tom Long
bont, Marathon race, New York
City.
SATURDAY.
Annual tournament of Nation
al Ski Association of America at
Eau Claire, wis.
Opening of annual Chicago
automobile show.
Annual indoor games of BOs-
tom Athletic association.
Palace Hotel handicap at Oak
land; Holland cup race at Ar
cadfa.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-04

And Most of Us Do II.
Demosthenes: Nothing is moro
easy than to deceive ourselves.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-04
INDIANA HARBOR..
Wire Thieves Again Busy.

The Lake Shore railroad has report
ed the theft of about 400 pounds of
copper wire stolen from poles east of
their depot several nights ago. Hard
Iy month passes that these depreda-
tions are not heard of and it is get
ting to be a regular source of expense
to railroads throughout the Calumet
region. The police have been unable
to make any arrests as yet.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-04
WATCH A'' WAIT
IT'S
ONLY
A
FEW
DAYS
OFF

intercollegiate championship match
Van Week for Yale and Kneiath for
Pennsylvania were the steller perform
ers.
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MISS BERTHA
 SPELLS HEALTH
Vas Greatly Improved Fever Had Run Her Down-By Car,lui, the Woman's Tonic.

Rosed3le, Tex-Miss Bertha Spell bf this city, cont, ibutes an interest," Ing lett 4 OH her experience with tina famous womans tonic. Cardui
 She writes: T had fever for forty eight days and when l got up my feet were swollen and I had some woman- lT troubles
 ''l had read so many testimonials about Cardu, that l decided to try it, so I used six bottles and i, strengthened me up.
 Not only when you are seriously SicNAlad suffering agonies from fe- uale J }omplaint, as some women do, is it the time to take Cardui. but also when your sickness has gone and you are up.'
 This is the time to take tonic and for woman what better topic could. could there there, be 'ha" car'"'' the @0-
 Thousands write, as Miss >speh did, to tell how Cardui helped them.
 Try it for your troubles.
 Note-The Cardui Home Treatment for Women, consists of Cardui tSl), Thedford's Black Draught Antiseptic f5OcD These remedies may be taken singly. by themselves, if desired, or three together, as complete treat ment for women's ills. Write to Ladies Advisory Dept, Chattanooga Medicine Co.,, Chattanooga, Tenn, for Special Instructions, and 64-pase book. Home Treatment for Wo- men," sent in plain wrapper, on re- quest.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Notice is hereby given that l will as administrative of r. N. Sneed,s es- tate in the city of Pine Bluff, Arkan- sas, in front of the court house door on Tuesday the 14th day of Decem- Der, 1909, at public sale sell the fol- lowing described real estate to-wit: Lot one, block seven, Doris addi- ton, to the city of Pine Bluff, for the purpose of paying debts probat- against said estate, in obedience San order of the Monroe county < ,fobate court. Said sale will be on credit of three months, purchaser to give note with approved security. This the first da yof November, 1909
 EMMA SNEED.
 Admirx of F. x. Sneed estate. Thomas & Lee, attorneys.
 11-11-1S-25.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-11

Accidents will happen. but the beSt-re"n- lated families keep pr. Thomas Elect ric Oil for such emergencies. Ii suhdues the pain and heals the hurts
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WARNING ORDER

In the chancery court of Jefferson county, Arkansas.
 s. c. Cross, ct al, plaintiff, ys. Peo- ples Savings Bank and Trust Co.,, admr.. ct al., defendants
 The defendants, Frederick Dixon and Mary Robinson Stewart, are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of plaintiffs, s. c. Cross, ct al. Given under my hand and the seal of said court this second day of No- vember, 1909,
 EDGAR BREWSTER, Clerk T. P. Stewart, D. c.
 11-4--11-1S-25-12-2
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WARNING ORDER

In the chancery court of Jefferson county, Arkansas.
 Sadie Zackery, plaintiff, vs. Preston Zackery, defendant.
 The defendant Preston Zackery, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of plaintiff, Sadie Zackery.
 Given under my hand and the seal of said court this second day of Mo- vember, 1909.
 EDGAR BREWSTER, Clar,z. T. P. Stewart, D. c.
 11-4--11-1S-25-122
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lUl uduU diVU .'z' 7s'ss
 Hail Insurance

Two ol our the-very-best and lsrg- est COmp6uiCG, Witll asgets Of aver t3i 100000, are writing hail la con- 13Ction with 1rRGdo iseHrenco. ISt us wPite you policS Gt onco. eYe rates are very low
 The s@orm season has hardly be- gun and yet the losses so iar have exceeded any previous year In the history of our state. The wise will profit by the experience of others Rc wise and Insure with as.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-11
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kidney Troubles Attack Pine BIuIi
 Men and Women. Old and YOnng.

Kidney ills seize young and old Come quickly with iitt,o warning. F Children suffer iP their early yfals Can't control the Kidney secretions. Girls are lansuid. nervouf suffer pain.
 Women worry. cant do yaily work Men have lame and achigs backs.
 The cure for man, wopfan or child. ,.1.% o..o a. Kidney .. Pills a'- sick kid Cure all forms of Tdney suffering Pine Bluff testimony proves it
 J, L. Davis. 1ol9 oak st, Pine Bluff Ark, says: We always keep box of Deans Kidney Pills ill our house knowing them to he very effective in cases of kidney trouble as well as other members of my family have used this remedy and have never found it wanting. It gives nle pleas ure to let others know ot such an effective preparation.
 For sale by all dealers. Price 70 cents Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan sand take no other.
 
 Doans Regulets cure constipation tone the stomach. stimulate the liver promote digestion anu appetite and easy passages of the bowels. Ask your druggist for them. 25 cents box
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WARNING ORDER.

In the Chancery Court Of Jefferson County, Arkansas: Luther Johnson, Plaintiff, Cora Johnson, Defendant, The defendant, Cora Johnson, Is warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the com plant of the ra'ntifi. Luther John son
 Given under m.s hand and the sea! tf said court t3:s ;erth day of Nc yember, A. D., l9,9
 EDGAR BREWSTER, Cler:<. T. P. STEWART, D. c.
 11-11-1S-25-12-2-9
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-11

Remember the name -Doan sand take no other.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-11

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BUICK CAR WON
 200 MILE RACE

Atlanta, Nov. 9,-Louis Chevrolet in q Buic car won the 200 mile race today, making an average speed of r miles an hour. Strange made mile in 3Sl seconds.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-15
OUR LITTLE DREYFUS CASE.

II appears that the United States
has sort of little Dreyfus case Of its
own, Some four years ago Major Frank
Del. Darlington, of the First Infantry.
was convicted by both civil and mill
tary court in Manila while on duty in
the service Of the Philippine govern
mcnt. The civil court sentenced Major
Darlington 10 the heavy Judgment of
sixty years in the Manila pcuitentiary.
while the court martial dismissed him
IN disgrace from the service in which
he had spent twenty seven years after
graduating from West Point.
The Major was we'll known and
popular officer, and the charge against
him Of embezllement OF public funds
was received by his friends with in
crcdulity, and unceasiDg labors since the
day Of his sentence have been performed
in his behalf, The Majors wife and
daughters have been in the forefront
Of this fight 10 relieve him Of the stig-
ma and disgrace imposed by those SEN
tcnces. The appeals have taken the
form of judicial procedure through ap-
plicatlon 10 the United States Supreme
Court. This court now decides that
there was a miscarriage of Justice, and
that Major Darlington was innocent
of the charges preferred against him,
President Taft. it appears. has aided
Mrs. Darlington in her effort TO undo
the dreadful injustice under which her
husband suffered through this wrong,
and evidently prejudiced, procedure
against him. He appointed her TO a
clerkship which enabled her TO live and
Georgia is said TO bc pushing bill
through Congress To restore the Major
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-15
A BRITISH SCARE ECHO.

a correspondent OF the Chicago Trib
une evidently fears that Germany i
about to obtain foothold on the West
ern continent. He points out the great
opportunity now open 10 Germany oi
achieving this foothold while Great
Britain is IN such state of terror
from German Dreadnoughts and Ger
man airships.
The general idea that he puts forth
is that Germany can annex Holland
which would give her three large
islands off the coast Of Venezuela in
South America. and also Dutch Guiana
bordering on Brazil and butting right
up against British Guiana, thus Civ.
ing her foothold both in the islands
and on the mainland Also, by taking
Holland, Germany would acquire the
Dutch East Indies. rich prize. And
this correspondent asks what would
then become of our Monroe doctrine
The general answer is that it would be
no worse off than before; but that the
assumption is untenabIe.
ne IeaTS expressed, however, are
not in the least likely to become real
causes Of agitation. 1t is in the high.
est degree improbable that Germany
would be allowed by the European
powers 10 annex Holland. And now
that an heir TO the Dutch throne has
been born, the chances of German ag-
grcssion upon Holland are so remote
as to be out Of the consideration
The same correspondent seems to
think that there is some danger of Ger
man aggression upon Denmark, which
might give Germany the Danish West
Indies islands. This also, however. is
so remote as to be worth no attention
at all, We do not imagine for ono mo-
ment but that Denmark is absolutely
solid and secure, not only at home but
abroad. At the same time, VIC consider
that the United States would do we'll
also to proclaim a protectorate over the
black republics Of Haiti and Santo Do
mngo, who do not seem TO be able TO
conduct their own affairs in anything
like reasonable, honest manner. But
as for the Dutch possessions in the East
Indies and in South America, we re-
gard them as absolutely secure to Uol.
land without the least danger from ag-
gresslou from Germany, or from anv
other power.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-15
FOR A MINING BUREAU.

jt Is stated that the present Amcri-
can Mining Congress is very much more
favorable to the creation of a National
Bureau of Mines, than any previous
congress has been. 4 letter received
by lis from the secretary's S office of the
Congress in Denver. expresses the be.
lief that the bill providing for a Min
ing Bureau, will be passed at this scs.
sion Of Congress. President Taft is
quoted as having pledged himself to do
all he can towards securing assist,
ance and cooperation for the mining
industry from the Government. This
is construed to mean that he will sup
port the proposition for Bureau of
Mines.
Enclosures in the letter referred to
giVo extracts from speeches of members
OF Congress In favor of the establish
ment OF such bureau, and opinions
are coIlated that with each succeeding
year the recognition of the mining in
dustry grows more imperative.
1T has been the general opinion of
the people of this region that the min
ing interests of this country arc so i'm
portant, aggrcgating as they do, more
than two billion dollars year in
our mining operations, that full
Cabinet position is due for the care and
advancement of that industry. The
plea, however, for a Bureau Of Mines,
VIII doubtless be supported here, not
because mining men here consider it
the ultimate end of just demand in
the mining interest. but simply in or
der that foothold may thus be gained
for the advancement of the larger
proposition, to develop the bureau into
Department, with Secretary of
Mines. And so, no doubt the American
Mining Congress can count upon the co.
operation of the mining men here for
the establishment of Bureau of Mines.
on the understanding, however. that
this is merely step toward the ulti
mate goal
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-15
PROGRESS AT PANAMA.

All appears to be going well at
Panama, There are 26.835 men now at
work on the Isthmian Canal, and the
situation and surroundings are all that
could be hoped The majority Of the
laborers are still West India negroes,
though the selected white laborers are
the pattern and impelling force. Sin.
gularly enough ii is found that what
is called "the army of Spaniards. -
from the northern provinces, the
Basques and those Of mixed Basque
blood, are pronounced "the mainstay
of the whole undertaking. -
This recalls thc old experience of
the builders of the original Panama
railroad. All forms OF labor were hired
and found insufficient until the con
tractors got a force of sturdy men
from the pine woods of Maine. and
these built the road always efficient,
always dependable
The rate of excavation is such that
if kept up would see the canal dug long
before 1915. the time set for the com
plction of the work. But ii is TO be
remembered that as depth is gained.
the difficulty of digging increases. and
the liability of landslIdcs in the slopes
of the excavations becomes imminent
The landslIdes, of course, arc bv no
means threatening 10 the safety or
success of the work; but they make trou-
bic and add 10 the labor So that
on all accounts, if the excavation IS
completed by the year named it will
bc very good speed, And then viii
come tho locks, planned on a scale of
immensity never before thought of in
that class of work Col. Gocthals has
full faith in the success Of them, and
especially is he confident Of Gatun
dam and lock whore the worst
fears of all were entertained. Not much
except preliminary work has been done
there but with all confidence the army
officers in charge count upon success.
And no American would willingly dis
count their expert opinions.