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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-05

Two strangers have been seen on
Crown Point streets for the last day
or two. and their identity has given
rise to much speculation among the
residents and citizens of the town.
They have frequented the haunts of
two well-known citizens Of this place
who We're last seen entering a barber
shop on Main street. Later-Advice
from our TIMES "Burdock Bores" says
that the two strangers in question are
no other than our own Billy Nicholson
and Insurance Agent Bowlin of Michi-
San City. Burdock is right.
The body of William Littlejohn. the
colored man drowned at Cedar Lake.
was shipped to PascoIet. S. c., last
evening. brother and sister and mem
Der of the K. of P. lodge to which he
belonged, accompanying the remains TO
the southern town where he will be
buried Saturday. The family is one of
considerable means in the south and
belong to the best class of colored peo-
pie in that state.
Constantantine Englert will start a
new bakery in Crown Point as soon as
he can make the necessary arrange
ments. 1t is said he will cater espe-
cially to private families and supply
a trade that has been growing and
compelling him to make the arrange
ments for an increase and enlargement
of his present quarters.
Ed Muzzall closed the deal this week.
through Hayes and Daugherty whereby
he becomes the owner of the Richard
Drinski farm west of town. Mr. Muz-
zall formerly owned the land and sold
it to Drinski when he left Crown Point
some years ago. Ed has decided, how
ever, that Crown Point and its vicinity
is about the only place on earth and
bought his past holdings accordingly.
The tract is ninety-two acres. MI
Muzzall takes possession Monday and
will bring his family here to reside
The mason work on the new addition
to the electric light plant is being
rushed to completion and the new third
boiler has already been installed. The
business of the above company has had
a remarkable increase since taking or
the Lowell business and the pumping
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-05
CLARK STATICr .

Mrs, a Luck OF Fine spent yester-
day with South Chicago friends.
F. Behn of Clark returned after
spending the day with DR.. L. Brown of
Englewood.
Rudolph Klein of Clark was Chi
cago business visitor.
William c. Kunert and Marshal F
Martin were transacting business here
yesterday.
William Dettmann of Clark was Wis
iting with Chicago friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-05
A Chestev Challange.

The following challenge and ac-
ceptance of same, has set Crown Point
fandom on it's ear, and aroused an
interest in possible future contest
that has not been evinced since the
days of John w Dyer and his gang Of
invincible 90 court house baseball
swatters CD. If talk and BLUM and
flashing of confederate money is any
criterion that the game will be ar
ranged and played, the line-up on each
team might as well get out their lini-
ment bottles, hire their doctors and
possibly their undertakers for, accord
ing to those interested, ITS going to
be the merriest'' baseball game ever
played. Following is a notice of the
challenge and it's acceptance:
Mr.. VIII Handley,
Manager of the Bum Business Men
Baseball club, Crown Point, Ind.
In as much as you have seen fit to
issue a challenge to the Court House
Baseball club to play game Of ball.
the above club accepts your challenge.
We will play your bum OUTFIT at 4
o'clock on any Saturday afternoon
within the next two months (date to
be agreed upon by respective managers
of clubs) Proceeds to be donated to
the Crown Point Baseball club. Get
busy and play ball. or do the ostrich
act
Yours for fandom,
GEORGE w. FISHER,
Manager Court House Invincibles
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-05
Expects 1t Now.

Does your automobile ever break
down unexpectedly"
TT used to break down unexpected
Iy when I first got It. but It doesn't
do so any more"
Got it fixed so that it doesn't break
down any NOR, eh?"
"Oh, it breaks down as often as ever
but not unexpectedly. "-Houston Post.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-05
Cheap Substitute.

Sam Sundfiower-Old man Parks am
de meanest man Alb abeh seen in nah
life.
Pete Persimmons-what am so mean
about him?
Sam Sunfower Why. when his
daughter was married instead OF
throwing rice he threw hominy-Chi-
cago News.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-05

The Manufacturers Plant and Power
company South Bend; notice OF issu-
ance Of $4,000 preferred stock; Steph-
en- A. Knobloek. president
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-05

and then turned 1T over to Marshal Pat
ton. Mr.. Thatcher then went back to
bed and was disturbed no more that
night.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-05

The following is the list of letters at
the Crown Point postoffice: Niles A.
Bowp, Miss Anna c. Baigh, C. H. Be
night, Miss Edna Fischer. Mr.. Harry
Haldemar NJ. c. c. Kelsey. George
Lump. Miss Helena Lickens, Mr.. Artie
Melvin. Mrs. Fred G. Miller, Mr.. Char
lie AIydland, Master Edward Niday. Mr..
Paul Schultz. Mr. Fred Singleton, Mrs.
J. W West.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-05
your for fandom,
List of Letters

GEORGE W. FISHER,
Manager Court House Invincibles
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-05

RANGES SOLD ON EASY PAYMENTS
INSTALLED FREE
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-04
SMOOT
DENIES CHARGE
That The Mormons Monopo-
Iized The President
WHILE HE WAS IN UTAH
Senator Declares That Misstatements
That Have Gone Out Have In
jured the People of Salt Lake
City and the State.

Washington, November 3-Echoes of
the trip of President Taft through Utah
were heard in Washington today when
Senator Smoot, who has Just returned
from the presidential trip down the Mis-
sissippi river, declared that sensational
publications in regard to the trip have
been sent for political effect. According
to the senator the Mormons did not try
to monopolize the President and teh ac-
counts to that effect were grass slander
ON the state.
Governor Spry, Senator Sutherland and
myself called together 80 or more of
the leading citizens of Utah to appoint
committee on arrangements for the
Presidents VISIT explained the sen&xor.
"A committee of % was chosen, of
which II were non-Mormons and eight
were Mormon.
"A committee of eight to go in a pri-
vate car to meet the President at Help
er, near the Colorado line, was appointed,
and OF these five were non-Mormons and
three Mormons. The change in arrange
ments in which l introduced the Pres
ident at the Tabernacle instead of Mayor
Bransford was made with the full agree
ment of all concerned and because the
mayor stated he was not feeling well
and would have to cancel part of the pro-
gramme.
1.-THE statement that Governor Spry and
myself refused to enter the Unitarian
church with the President is a wicked
falsehood. Both of us were present, the
governor sitting on President Tafts right,
the chief justice of the supreme court
sat on the left, with Mayor Bransford
and myself in line.
I'm short, the sensational reports sent
broadcast over the country of embarrass-
ing situation and charging an attempt
by the Mormons to monopolize the Pres
ident had not the slightest foundation in
fact.
IA glance at the Presidents engage
ments while in Utah, and an analysis of
the membership Of the committees which
had charge of him completely disproved
these statements. Utah has been grossly
slandared In this connection.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-04
NOBLE MURDERER
DIES IN DENVER
DEATH is NOT KNOWN UNTIL AU-
THORITlES ARE CALLED UPON
TO ASSIST IN FINDING AND
IDENTIFYING BODY.

Denver. Col, November 3.-Count
Louis Vetzera of Austria, better known
as Johan Salvador and slayer years
ago of his sister. Countess Marie Vet
zera, and Crown Prince Rudolph of
Austria, died in Denver last saturday.
This became known today when the
Austrian consul ask ed Mayor Speers'
assistance in finding the body of the
supposed nobleman
Under what name he lived and died
here is a mystery. So also was the
death of the Crown Prince and Countess
Marie, until it became known that Won
Vetzera was the man who killed the
couple.
Although Louis Won Vetzera had been
absent from Austria since a few years
after the death of the Crown Prince
and the Countess Vetzera. it is evident
that the Austrian government has kept
track of him.
cable from the Austrian foreign
office, a telegram from the Austrian
ambassador at Washington and notifi-
cation from the Austro- Hungarian con-
sol at San Francisco, conveyed the in
tellgence of the counts death TO tie
local Austrian consulate and gave in
structions that the body be found and
properly identified.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-04
ARMED MEN LOOK
FOR TWO NEGROES
CHARLES LEWIS, ONE OF TRIO
WHO ATTEMPTED CRIMINAL
ASSAULT, is SHOT TRYING TO
ESCAPE FROM PURSUERS.

Sutton, w Va, November 3.-Two or
ganized parties of men are tonight seour-
ing the hills of this county searching for
two negroes believed to have aided
Charles Lewis. also a negro, in a das-
tardly assault upon Mrs. Mary Lock-
hold, wife of a prosperous farmer, today,
near the small settlement of Exchange.
of the negroes are caught lynehing is no,
improbable. Lewis the only known MEM
ber of the party of three who are thought
to have been implicated in the deed. was
killed by a posse today while endeavor-
ing to escape.
According to Deputy Sheriff Williams
three negroes late last night went to the
home of George Locl<hold, and after ty-
him on his bare back with willow
switches, attempted an assault upon Mrs.
Lockhold. Persons who happened to be
passing the Lockhold farm heard the
screams of the woman and the negroes
fled at the approach of the passersby.
After 24-hour hunt. Lewis, one of the
supposed trio of negroes, was apprehend-
ed As he turned to fee from his pur-
suers after being ordered to throw up
his hands, he was shot and killed.
Late tonight news reached Sutton that
one of the pursuing parties had surround
ed the two missing negroes in swamp
near the scene of the crime.
At midnight telephone communication
was received from Gassaway, stating that
two negroes thought to have been mpli-
Gated in the assault on Mrs. Lockhold
had been captured near that place and
placed in jail. Men with rifles are said
to be guarding the Jail against a possible
lynching party.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-04
TAFT REACHES
SAVANNAH TONIGHT

Savannah, November Son a special
train President Taft will reach Savan-
nah tomorrow at $50 o'clock. The city
is gay with bunting. The home of Gen.
w. w. Gordon, who will be the Presi-
dents host, is decorated in the national
colors.
Gov. Joseph M. Brown of Georgia will
accompany the President from Macon to
Savannah. Col. Dan C. Kingman will
take the place of Secretary of War Dick
inson on the programme at the banquet
tomorrow night, while Admiral Charles 8.
Sperry will also be a speaker. President
Taft will speak last.
The Chatham artillery will fire salute
to the President from two brass cannons
which were given the command by Presi-
dent George washington in 1871. Besides
President washington, tho cannon have
been used to fire salutes to Presidents
Monroe, Arthur, Cleveland and Mckinley.
A trip aboard the revenue cutter Yama-
craw, a review Of the companies of local
Infantry, a trip around the automobile
course and luncheon at the Thunderbolt
are on the Presidents programme for
Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-04
ToDAY's AGE HERALD.

Presidents train rolls into Georgia.
Taft cheered by thousands in Birming
ham
Washington gets ready for work
Smoot denies charges.
2-Tammany sets house in order.
3-Bessemer deputy talks on the amend
p1ent.
4-Editorial comment.
5-New attack begun on Greater Bir-
mingham.
President Taft calls on General
Rhodes
Heavy demand for speakers at anti
amendment headquarters.
The Rev. Lewis explains affair in Cum
berland church.
Heavy demand for labor in Birming-
How President was guarded during his
visit.
Dedman of Motor club chd e,in
Atlanta races.
Grand parade In streets of A. ..ning-
ham.
6-Channel all the way down the Coosa.
Peary is voted gold medal
japanese are given banquet
7-Society notes
Dolly Darymple.
S-Pellagra and hookworm travel hand
In hand.
s-Quiet condition in stock market
Wheat market breaks sharply.
Cotton market makes new record.
10-I.ast month was record-breaker in
iron.
Carnegie hero fund commission holds
meeting.
Aged blind woman confesses fraud.
Question of color goes to courts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-04
HERM NIT DIES
ALONE AT HOME
WAS APPARENTLY STARING AT,
WILL HE HAD WRITTEN ON THE
wALL-BoDY is GUARDED BY A
FAITHFUL DOG.

Savannah. November 3..-Peter G. Leist,
claiming a dozen trades and professions,
but who was hermit, was found dead at
his home tonight He had been dead since
Monday. He was seated in a chair, ap-
parently staring at the wall of his room,
on which he had written his will, leaving
his property, which Is considerable, to his
son, who is in school at Sharon, Ga, or
in the event of his death to Henry Drey-
er of Brooklyn. N. Y. Two hungry bull
dogs were guarding the dead man and
threatened the dscoverers with their
fangs.
year ago his wife killed herself by
shooting. He shortly afterward married
again after an acquaintance of eight
hours, and was at the time of his death
seeking divorce Since he separated from
his second wife he became an absolute
hermit, though he had never cared much
for the society of others.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-04
YOUNG cHAUFFEuRs BURNED.
Gasoline Tank on Large Touring Car
ExpIodes.

Macon, Ca, November 3.-Chauffeur
C. B. Neill and Karl Schofield, aged II
years, were badly burned this after
noon when the tank containing COM
pressed gasoline on a large touring
car exploded The flaming vapor COW
cred the occupants of the car and be-
fore aid could be rendered they sus
tanned frightful injuries. The acct
dent occurred in a local garage as they
were preparing to leave the place. The
car was completely consumed before
the arrival of the fire department.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-04
President Makes Great Hit With
His Forecast Of Birming-
hams Future
IN FINE HUMOR HE is
JOLuED BY HIS HEARERS
Everything in Days Programme Went
Without Hitch-President
Parted From Secretary
Dickinson Here.

I'VE all love you. tool shouted citi-
zen from the crowd.
1t brought forth the Presidents most
genial beaming SMILE He even chuckled,
1t pleased him so much, and his whole big
pouy seemed to roll with contentmenr.
WELL am glad.' he said II am glad
that you give me such cordial, heart
felt welcome" and that was just what
Birmingham did yesterday.
In return the President became a gen.
erous Birmingham booster, surprising
even the old inhabitants at the game, and
made a speech upon the advantages of
the City of Birmingham" declaring that
this city is sure to become one of the
leading commercial centers of the world
The days programme in all details was
carried out with perfect precision. From
the breakfast at the Country club,
through the civic parade, the Southern
club luncheon, the speaking at Capitol
park, and the departure at 4:10 D. M, the
entertainment went off exactly as
planned, and the sunny face of the chief
executive will long be remembered in
Birmingham.
Streets Were Thronged.
Tho straats were throneed with people.
,,,,,, ,,ara be,d habind tho rnnes and the
parade passed without single unpleas-
ant incident. Stores were closed. the
whole countryside, and all the ladies and
children of the district, practically filed
nm the central norton of the city. An
enormous crowd listened to the address
of the President, and responded always
to his ideas
The President was peculiarly apt in his
,.aio,ndars After he had chuclxled over
- ,.-.-,,s. - ,,;r,, from, tbe
TIC Twins pouques .
crowd ne laughihsiy reh''i reh''i ' ho'.
remember that old. quatrain, Perhaps u
was right to disseni5ie your love, but
,,'.uas,,aad ~, prosiaen+ Frank
"0' A"s. '' -
-,,ta sata. s.Tn this renpb,ic where men
,.,.o - honor NOT h, beraditv hut hv
- ,,a.ss., =. Al. ,,,,,'.
acnieVement' the post oi nohor - 'ne pun
lie station. You have gathered mere 10
greet one who has passed from place to
place of public trust until he has been
a,,aa ,,,n rro,,ina oo,n+ryman to
~ no
occupy the hishesl oiiice III eiie win
Ninety million people DO nm honof py
reason of his office, love and esteem him
because he is worthy of that office, be-
cause bis svnnatbies are az broad as
10 - s,'is,' ,I I,so.,.s,t -,
the hdeioh' ne 10 oui iiesiueh' anu We
are proud to honor hiin' desire TO pre-
sent to you the President of the United
States"
Il desire to express first said Pres
ident Taft my gratitude to your COVER
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-04
Tail Makes Short Speech in
Ten Minutes Stop at
Columbus
OLD TIME MINT JULEP
AWAITS HIM At MACON
Will Be Entertained at Home of Con
gresham Bartlett in the Metrop-
oils of Middle Georgia Today.
Great Preparations.

Macon, Ga, November S-The special
train bearing President William IL Taft
and party arrived in Macon at 80 this
morning Is minutes behind schedule
time All on board were sleeping. Twelve
picked policemen are on duty within
the ropes stretched about the train.
The local police force is investigating
rumor reaching headquarters late to-
night that person whose actions were
suspicious had been seen in the city
near the Union station late this after
noon. On account of the rumor, Chief
OF Police Westcott will keep the entire
police force on duty throughout the night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-04
KILLS COMPANION.
Hunter Opens Fire on Movement in
Bushes.

Marked Tree, Ark. November 3.-Pre-
sumfng that disturbance in a clump of
bushes indicated the approach of game,
c. s. Busick OF Pocahontas. Ark, member
of a hunting party near here, opened fire,
killing his companion on the hunt. ], NJ
Reed, mayor of Corning, Ark. today
Starting for the days hunt the two had
decided to take separate directions and
Mr.. Reed, evidently. was endeavoring to
rejoin his companion
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-04
HoPELEssLY DISAGREED.
Jury in Murder Case of r. c. Watkins
Is Discharged.

Asheville, N. c., November 3.-After
being out since last Saturday at noon,
the jury in the case of F. c. Watkins,
tried for the murder of John Hill Bunt-
fng, came into court today and reported
that they were hopelessly disagreed and
were discharged by Judge Adams. A
poll of the jury In open court showed
that they stood six for granddaughter
and six for acquittal. Watkins was
released on bond of $4,000 for the next
criminal term.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-04
Taft Congratulates Emperor.

Washington. November 3,-APresident
Taft has sent to the Emperor of Japan.
through the American embassy at
Toxic. congra tulatory telegram on his
birthday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-04
WASHINGTON GETS
READY FOR WORK
President VIII End Travels In
Two Weeks
THE CABINET Is GATHERING
The New Tariff Law Is Being Inter
preted as Its Trainers Desired.
The Maximum Is to Be
the Rule.

Washington. November S-(Special(-
While the President will arrive in WASH
ington a week from today from his coun-
try-wide tour he will leave the next
day for some Connecticut engagements
which will last four days. He will be
ready for the incoming congressman and
the preparation of his message a week
from Monday. The first cabinet meet
ing will be the following Tuesday, when
all the cabinet members will be here.
The Secretaries Of State, Interior. Navy
and Agriculture are here. The Post
master General returns tomorrow. The
Attorney General is expected the lat
ter part of the week. The Secretary of
Commerce and Labor Is in Texas; the
Secretary of War is with the President,
and the Secretary of the Treasury is
still at his summer home in New Hamp-
sbire
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-04
Tariff Decisions.

The new tariff bill is having the effect
designed by Senator Aldrich and his as
sociates. When there Is question of
doubt the high rate goes in effect
Philadelphia Arm imported some decor
ated wall paper. The collector appraised
1t at ~ cents a pound and the importer
appealed to the United States board of
appraisers on the ground that the duty
should be but 35 per cent ad valorem.
The decision of the collector was af-
firmed. This is the first decision under
the new tariff.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-04
Southern Building.


The project for the erection of a big
modern office building under southern
auspices is taking definite shape
The structure will not be erected by
the Southern Commercial Congress, as
has been stated, but by the Southern
Building corporation, of which 7. f.
Schneider Is president 1t is part of the
plan, however, that the Southern Com
mercial Congress shall occupy part of
the building and hold its sessions there,
but only as a tenant. The congress will
be stockholder however.
To consider a proposition to raise
$150,000 of the building fund in this
city, the building committee of the
Washington chamber of commerce has
been called to meet Friday. The com
mitteemen will listen to statements of
President Schneider and Charles A.
Douglas, A. f. l.. Leckie and Robert H.
Mcneil. stockh holders in the corpora
tion. The corporation proposes to pro-
cure the remainder of the necessary
funds from interested parties and or
ganizations throughout the south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-04

Our governors going to China,
Hooray! Hooray
We thought it best; we needed rest,
That's why he's DING away.
He's taken the childrel. with him,
Hooray! Hooray!
| love my state, SO no more Bragg,
Our governors going away.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-04
Local Option.


The republican stand d-patters of the
little comfort out of the election re-
turns. In only one state Massachus-
etts, was tile tariff discussed and Gov
ernor Draper was reelected by a plu-
rality of 5000. as against $4,000 last
year. Politicians here feel that the out
come In Massachusetts will encourage
the insurgents in the House and Senate
greatly this winter They Will with
out question feel that there is strong
public sentiment back of their de-
mands which they made strenuously in
the special session that duties be re-
duced in accordance with the promises
of the Chicago platform. Labor ques-
tions and the income tax entered to
some extent into the results in Massa-
chusetts. But it is generally admitted
that the chief cause of the cutting
down of Governor Diapers vote was
the strength of the movement for tariff
revision
1t is clear from the outcome of the
election that the movement led by Ea-
gene N. Foss, who left the republican
party because of the tariff, and took
the nomination as lieutenant governor
on the democratic ticket, had powerful
support. That the Foss success in
Massa ch usetts is the forerunning of
combinations of democrats and insur-
gent republicans in other parts of the
country and the coming year in various
congressional districts where the SEN
timent Is strong aga.nst high tariff and
the continued rule of Cannonism is to
be expected.