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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-03-15
JOHN DOE, TRANSLATOR OF GREEK.
Morristowns Jail Mystery Spends Sunday
Reading Alexander Pope

Morristown. March "A (SpeciaD.-John Doe. who
was found in the belfry Of the German Valley
schoohouse with burglars tools and pistol, spent
pleasant Sunday in Jail. He read newspapers
and then a volume Of Alexander Pope Doe is par
tcularly fond Of traaslating Greek A net Of cir
cumstantial evidence IS being drawn around him
which seems 10 bear out the theory Of the authori-
ties that he was the advance agent or lookout for
e gang Of yeggmen-
Though Miss Perkins, whose South street home
was entered by robbers on November % is unable
70 identify Doe one OF the men WHO entered her
home al O'Clock in the morning wearing masks
!" R. Hewlett asserts Doe is one Of the men seen
oy him in a cornfield at Chatham the day after the
Perkins robbery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-03-15
MAKE TERMS WITH BREWERS.
Union Engineers Sign Three Years Agreement
Demanded

The threatened lockout OF the union engineers by
the Lager Beer Brewers Association In ninety
three breveres because OF the engineers refusal TO
accent q three years agreement was reported yes
terday by the delegates Of Engineers Union No 70
to have been ayerted. Through the efforts OF
committee 0! the Central Federated Union negotia-
tons which had been broken on by the brewers
association were resumed and the engineers ac-
cepted the three years agreement.
When the settlement reported at yesterdays
meeting of the Central Federated Union a furious
debate between the delegates of the engineers and
nremens organizations followed The delegates or
each accused the other union OF violating trade
union principles and there hot retorts on
both sides.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-03-15
THINK COAL STRIKE SURE.
BitWminOus Operators, Agreement
Still Running, Erpect Harvest.
by Telegraph to The Tribune. !

Pittsburg March 14.-From their own scouts
sent out days ago the Pittsburg, soft
coal, operators have learned that there is most
likely to be strike of the hard coal workers in
Eastern Pennsylvania, beginning April l, and
already the soft coal producers are figuring on
great profits through invasion of the hard
coal market in New York City and all along the
Atlantic coast.
The soft coal of the Pittsburg district
have the advantage over the hard coal opera
tors in that their agreement with the miners
does not expire until April 1, 1910. while the
agreement of the hard coal men with their work
men expires with the current month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-03-15
PROTESTS AGAINST SUNDAY OPENING.

The Dew. DIT. J. f. Price, pastor Of the Washing
ton Heights Methodist Episcopal Church. last
night in a sermon on "Our Sabbath the Saloon.
which," attacked the bill which would allow the
opening of saloons on Sunday. "EX- District At
torney PhiIbin says the law can be enforced, said
Dr. Price. He ought to know. Let us demand
that the Mayor and other officers enforce the law,
or like honorable men, vacate- If they refuse,
how, can they escape the charge OF perjury, and
how can they honorably draw their salaries? II
they persistentIy disregard their oath Of Office let
us remind Governor Hughes is not only his pre-
rogative but his high duty to remove lheih' ana
so,,ra others who will uphold the majesty of the
law and maintain the sovereign dignity OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-03-15
WRECK L4WYER'S HOUSE.
Dynamite Skaters Home of 4ntl-
Saloon Leagues attorney,

Martin sville Ind, March 1.-THE home OF ChaFies
G Renner attorney for the local anti-sa4ooh
league was wrecked by dynamite early to-day. The
charge was placed under the stone steps on the
north side of the house. The steps were shattered
and the porch was broken into spliuters' but Mr..
and Mrs Renner. who were asleep at the time Of
the explosion, were not injured
Bloodhounds followed tracks discovered near the
house. but soon lost the scent At an Indignation
meeting this afternoon a resolution was passed
asking the county commissioners TO oner re"afu
for the capture of the dynamiters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-03-15
BIG DEMAND FOR ANTHRACITE.
Failure of Operators and Miners to Agree the
Cause.

Cause.
The failure of the anthracite coal operators and
miners to arrive at agreement at their confer
ences held IN Philadelphia has caused the whole
sale dealers TO be flooded with orders, principally
for the anthracite steam sizes of which there has
been scarcity for some time The demand for
the small sizes has grown TO such proportions. the
dealers say that ii is becoming difficult to obtain
enough to I'll contracts
While it is known that the operators have
large quantity of the larger sizes hand the re
tail dealers do not expect any reduction in prices
on April 1, unless an agreement is reached before
that time.
Arthur F. Rice. commissioner of the Coal Mer-
chants Association Of New York. said:
Il fail 10 see how a suspension of operations can
be avoided. The operators and the miners seem
TO be too far apart admit OF their differences
being settled at once. With abundant supply
of coal above ground. the operators only
in position TO refuse the miners demands but
also to make some reprsals at this time If they
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-03-15
swMs AFTER BOAT; Is DROWNED.
Sound Fisherman Was Afraid of Being
Marooned on Island

The first fisherman 10 be drowned this season
n Long Island Sound is James Seldom OF No. %
morgan street, YonkeTs, who met death yesterday
afternoon near Fort slocum of Davis Island.
seldom. with two companions Peter sheedy and
John Breelinger. Of Yonkers fishing in the
morning They landed on island and anchored
ihe boat A gale arose and drove their boat out 10
sea Seldom, fearing that they would be marooned
on The Island, swan out in the Sound 10 try and
catch the beat
Nhen some distance from shore he seized
Win cramps As he was going down for the last
uhae soldiers from Fort Sloeum, who had heard
Als cries for help. managed TO reach him But By
G-e tine they reached the fort ne was dead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-03-15
BROOKLYN MAN ATTACKED.
Assaulted in Street by Three Men-hay Die
from Injuries.

An unidentified man, who it is said by witnesses.
WAS thrown into the roadway IN front OF NO. S4f
Bedford avenue Brooklyn last night by three men,
Is now In the Williamsburg Hospital, suffering from
a fractured skull and possible internal injuries
The man is apparently hfty-hve years OF age ana
Is FIVE feet six inches tall. His clothing bore no
marks that would identify him. Patrolman Regain
of the Bedford avenue station. was summoned by
persons who were by when the man was
struck but the three assaiiants got away before
the policeman arrived Or. Mary Crawford OF the
williamsburg Hospital, said the man was seriously
injured and would probably die This is the second
case of similar nature that has been reported By
the williamsburg police within a month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-03-15
CHARGED WITH LARCENY OF $780,

On short affidavit, charging him with the lar
cenv of 81 50O Andrew Brown, Of ST. Adams Long
Island was arraigned In the Tombs court yesterday
and held in $40 bail for examination Thursday
Thomas A. Bleck. Of No. 81 West 10th street, an
official of the Knickerbocker Loan Company, at No
3s Park Row., appeared as the complainant. In the
affidavit it IS charged that $72 50 stolen from
patron of the company on July s. 1909, and $50 was
stolen from another patron on September (, and
that the aggregate amount taken was $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-03-15
DEAD AFTER FoRTY-sIx DAYS FAST
Massachusetts Man Unable to Eat Because of
Cancer Of the Stomach.

Marlborough, Mass. March IA fast of forty six
days during which he took food in any form,
end tonight when death claimed AIDE
lard Basin, ffty-cne years old, at his home here
The long fast not a voluntary one. but was
occasioned by cancer Of the stomach from which
Basin had been suffering for many months. In
spite OF his weakened and emacated condition
Bastin remained conscious and recognized his
friends to the last.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-03-15
REFORMED CHURCH CONFERENCE OVER.

New Orleans. March H.-After selecting Louis
VILE as the place for holding the annual conven-
ton in March, 1870 the conference OF the Reformed
Churches OF America. Presbyterian System. ad-
jodrned last night. A resolution calling the
Carnegie Foundation for the advancement Of teach
ing TO subscribe denominational schools. well
as non-sectarian institutions. voted down.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-03-15
BRICK FROM ROOF KILLS BOY.

brick hurled from the roof Of No. 229 East
10th street by OF group OF youngsters play
ing there, the police say. the death Dorn-
nick Circle. who sUccumbed to a fracture OF the
skull in the Harlem Hospital last night. Domnick
playing In the backyard OF his home at No.
225 East u1th street, when he was struck by the
brick
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-03-15
cALIFoN BANK ROBBERY ARREST.

James Day. who said his home was in Scranton.
Penn was held yesterday morning by Magistrate
Walsh, in the Tombs court, under $1,000 bail for
examination on Tuesday. The police say the pris-
oner knows something about the dynamting OF the
Califon National Bank. at CalifOn. n. j. on Febru-
airy IA last. The burglars secured no money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-03-15
LOOKING BACKWARD

There was a time when real estate
people got along without using the
Title Guarantee 6 Trust Company
that was before II existed. You can
buy and sell real estate today without
us, but you are using the unsafe and
the hard way instead Of The easy
way. You are simply getting along
without one of the comforts OF life.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
HISTORY COMMITTEE MEETS.

A delightful afternoon was spent yes
terday By the members Of the history
committee of the Hammond Woman's
club as the guests of Mrs. O. a. Krin-
bill at her home I'm Rimbach avenue
Although the weather was inclement
moro than forty ladies were present.
The meeting was called to order by
Mrs J. S Blackburn, chairman of the
committee, and short business session
was held Following this, Mrs. A f.
Knots took charge of the program. The
subject for the afternoon was "Irrga-
ton" Mrs. Shields gave a general de-
seription Of irrigation from the time
of its original use centuries ago up
to the present tine, giving, also, some
of the methods used. Mrs. Fox read
most interesting paper on irrigation
Of Idaho, Wyoming and Montana" She
spoke Of some of the wonderful things
that the magic this great system of wa
tering is doing for these lands; Of the
marvellous transformations that are
taking place in some parts of the west
ern states; of the opportunities given
by the government to settlers who wish
to help to conquer the desert. and es-
tablish new homes. The government
sells them the land for so cents per
acre and the additional expense each
for irrigating. Mrs. George Scherer sang
beautiful vocal solo. The Hunters
SON" Mendelssohn. THE Gunnison
| Tunnel and the Irrigation Of Colorado"
| was the subject of a weIl-prepared and
instructive paper by Mrs. A 5. Hunt
She gave a vivid description of the
| Palisades and the wonderful fertile
and productive land Of that district in
Colorado, that has marvelously devel-
/ oped by irrigation. A reading by Mrs.
A. Richard winkler. Evening al the
Farm was much enjoyed by all. Jane
Jones" was given in response to a
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Silver
in May street was the scene of a very
pretty social function last evening
when they delightfully."- entertained a
company Of young people in honor Of
the approaching marriage OF Miss Fran
ces Hamacher and Mr.. James Dixon.
The guests We're received in the large
parlors of the home which were pref
tily decorated for the occasion. carry
ing out a dainty color scheme in red
and white. During the evening the
guests enjoyed various social games
ana music. A leading feature of the
entertainment was progressive finch
and the guests played at small tables.
The contest lasted until late hour
when the prizes were awarded to Mrs.
The guests were then invited into the
dining room and served with a daintily
arranged two course luncheon. The
table decorations were attractively car
ried out in red and white carnations
and presented a very pretty appearance.
The young people were presented with
a half dozen solid silver knives and
forks and teaspoons. The guests at the
pleasant affair were Messrs and Mes
DANES Zero, c. r. Silver, William Love
Misses Frances Hamaeher Grace Zero
Ruth Brenneman, Veda Hemstock
Daisy and Kate Emery. Mae Hanson,
Nellie Hamacher, Edith Carter, Lillian
Porch Messrs. James Dixon, Daily
Claude Palmer. Terry, Roscoe Brenne-
man. Walter Webster
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
4 SOCIAL MEETING.

The regular meeting Of the members
Of the Garfield club Of the First Chris
tian church took place last evening
in the social rooms Of the church. There
was the usual attendance of members,
and after the routine business had
been disposed of social hour was en-
joyed. A musical program was a feat
ure of the evening. and the Messrs.
Beebe and T. Evans furnished several
selections. other members assisted on
the program. At a late hour refresh
ments We're served. The next meeting
will not take place for two weeks, and
all the members are urged to be pres
emit
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
LIBRARY GOzY RETREAT FOR
BOOKLOvERS THIS WEATHER

it to Santa Claus. Page; Hole Book,
Newell; Bobbsey Twins at Seashore,
Hope; Williams al West Point John
son; Photography for Young People,
jerks; Electricity for Loung People,
jerks; Hero at Pigeon Camp, James;
West Point Cadet, Malone; Light
Housekeepers, Otis; Amateur Firemen,
Otis; Lifesavers. otis; Lobster Catch
ers. Otis; Cruise of Phoebe, Otis; Min
ute Boys of South Carolina, Otis; Brave
Little Peggy; Rhodes; How Barbara
Kept Her Promise, Rhodes; Mary Ware,
Johnston; Indian Chiefs I Have Known.
Howard; Joey at Pine Hill, jackson;
In the open, Stoddard; Jack the Young
Explorer, Grinnell True Tales of the
Plains, Cody; In the Days of Audubon
Butterworth; Birds Every Child Should
Know, Mabie; First Across the Con-
tinent, Brooks; Story of American Sol
diers, Brooks; Sleepy Time Stories.
Booth; How to Understand Electric
Wopi1s Harper; Six Girls and Tea
Room, Taggart; Six Girls Growing Old
er, Taggart; Mat Brown Joan, Tag
gart Daddys Daughter, Taggart; Fairy
King, Wiggln; Birds Christmas Carol,
Wiggin; Pinafore Palace, Wiggin; An
Only Child, White; When Molly Was
Six, White; Marjory's Busy Days, Wells;
Marjory's Vacation, Wells; Patty's
Friends, Wells; Patty at Home, Wells;
Patty in Paris. Wells; Aunt James
Nieces. Van Dyne; Aunt James Nieces
Abroad, Van Dyne; Aunt James Nieces
at Millville, Van Dyne; Forest and
Field Handy Book. Beard; Jack Of All
Trades, Beard; Four Ahoat, Barbour;
Forward Pass, Barbour
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
A CHURCH BAZAAR.

The members Of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the Monroe Street Methodist
chapel will hold a bezaar Thursday in
the social rooms of the First Metho-
dist church in Russell street. Many
very pretty and useful articles have
been prepared for the sale and the la
dies hope to realize a good sum for the
benefit Of the church The public Is
cordially invited to attend.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14

Hammonds public library is a favor
lite place with Hammond people these
days, as is shown by the monthly rec
ords that Mrs. Jennie Sawyer. librarian,
keeps.
The total attendance for the month
of November was 3.279 people, of which
$50 were children. OF the total at
tendance, 1880 visited the reading
rooms. Altogether 1877 books were
given out to the reading public
Another list of new books, mostly fic-
ton for juveniles was placed on the
shelves today
Owing to the increased amount Of
work in the library. arrangements have
been made whereby Miss Helen Robst,
Mrs. Sawyers assistant. will spend
eight hours in the library instead of
four, as heretofore Mrs Sawyer takes
considerable pride in a picture that
the children of the Irving school have
made for the library The picture is
one showing water color pumpkins and
fruits. The children of the Lafayette
school are now at work on Christmas
picture for the library
New List on shelves.
The following new books were added
today:
Stroke Oar. Camp; College Years.
Paine; Briefs for Debate. Bookings;
Substitute, Camp; Boy Pioneers, Beard /;
Boys Book of Steamships, Howden;
Fairy Tales, Mabie. Helen Grant, Teach
er, Douglas; Ny Life Among the In
dians, Boys Catlin; Stories Every Child
Should Know Kipling; Mythology Age
of Fa Bile. Bullfnch; Tommy Trot's Wis
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
A MISSIONARY MEETING.

The members of the Womans For
eign Missionary Society of the First
Methodist church are meeting this aft
ernoon at the parsonage for the regu-
lah monthly meeting. 1t was desired
that there be a large attendance of
members and an invitation to attend
was also extended the ladies of the con-
gregation. A very interesting program
has been arranged for the meeting and
a missionary tea will be served A
silver collection will be taken.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
Surely Hard Luck.

A few days ago young Shoreditch
relieving officer put over ego. the
balance of his relief money, into an
old boot which he placed under the
bed, thinking it would be safest there.
On returning home he found that his
wife had given away the boot and its
contents TO a caller at the door.-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
HOLD REGULAR MEETING.

The regular meeting Of the members
Of Progressive Court. No. 1s6. Tribe of
Ben Hur will be held this evening in
the K. of P. hall. A full attendance of
members is desired as important bust
ness will be transacted.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
HoLD REGULAR MEETING.

The regular meeting of the members
of the True Kindred will be held this
evening in the 1. o. o. r. hall on State
street. All the members are invited to
attend as the usual business will be
disposed of before the opening of the
social hour.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
$. 5. CLUB PARTY.

A pleasant meeting of the young
ladies of the S. S. club will take place
Thursday evening of this week.and Miss
Edna Euwert will entertain at her
home in East Sibley street. The even
ting will be spent with embroidery
work
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14

There will be no meeting of the MEM
bers of the Philathea club this even
ing which is the regular meeting day
and It has been decided not to hold
any meetings until after the holidays.
Many pleasant meetings viii be ar
ranged then.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
A COMMITTEE MEETING.

The members Of the literature COM
mittee of the Hammond Woman's club
are meeting this afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Frank c. Deming in South Hoh-
man street. 1t is the last study meet
ing before the holidays and it was de-
sired that there be a large attendance
of members Mrs. J. G. Ibach will have
charge of the program for the after
noon which will be a study of George
Meredith's '9Egoist."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
A BAZAAR AND SUPPER.

The members Of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the First Presbyterian church
viii meet Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock in the church social rooms to
complete arrangements for the bazaar
and supper to be given Thursday aft
.ernoon and evening, Dec. 10th in the
church room. The public is invited to
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
MISS HOPKINS ENTERTAINs.

The members Of the Presbyterian So
eial club will be entertained Wednes-
day evening at the home of Miss Al
berta Hopkins IS ogden street. All Of
the members are urged to attend. as
an interesting as we'll as enjoyable
evening is assured
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14

the benefit of the church. The bazaar
will open early in the afternoon and
many very pretty and useful articles
will be on sale. The supper will be
served between and o'clock and
the following is the menu:
Hot Veal Loaf Mushroom Sauce.
Escalloped Potatoes Cabbage Salad.
Baked Beans and Brown Bread.
Apple Pie and Cheese.
Coffee
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
The Rural cynic.

Hard work." said the ready-made
philosopher, brings the greatest hap
piness in life" Yes" answered
Farmer Corntossel, specially when
you kin afford to hire somebody to do
it fur you"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
A LINEN SHOWER.

Mrs Fred Lash will entertain several
friends at linen shower tomorrow
evening at her home in East State
street in honor of her sister, Miss Sadie
MaoIntyre. whose marriage TO Mr.. Hill
will occur at the holidays. The party
is the first of a series that will be given
during the next few weeks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
A MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER.

cellaneous shower Wednesday evening
at her home in East Sibley street in
honor of Miss Frances Hamacher. who
is a December bride. A number of
friends will be in attendance and an
enjoyable time Is anticipated
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
MRS. BORG ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. Borg will entertain the members
of the Jewish Ladies Aid Society at
the home of her daughter. Mrs. Will
liam Stieglitz in Douglas street to-
morrow afternoon. The usual business
will be disposed of and pleasant So
cial time will follow. All the men,
bers are invited to be present
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
ID. II. CLUB PARTY.

The next meeting of the members OF
the B. B. club will take place Thurs
day evening at the home of Miss Marie
Coleville in Doty street. The evening
will be spent with embroidery work
and pleasant social time is antici-
pated.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
3 Over TIE 4Ez cups ~
RAzAAR Az MErHoDIsr cHURcn.

The bazaar, formerly announced by
the ladies of the Monroe Street Mission
chapel, Will be held in the social rooms
of the First Methodist church Thurs
: day afternoon and evening. Their
booths will supply beautiful pieces for
Christmas present. besides many useful
home articles will be on sale They
will have homemade bread. pies and
cakes on sale. The bazaar viii open at
: p. m and at any hour they VIII be
pleased to serve a luncheon of ham
sandwiches. cake and coffee. They soil
cit patronage in behalf of their worthy
cause
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
MRS. HART ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. Thomas Hart will have as her
guests at a pleasant afternoon party
Thursday the members of the No-Name
club Cards will be the entertainment
at the party and an enjoyable time will
be spent
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14

The regular meeting of the members
of William H. Calkins, w. r. c., No. PAS
will be held this afternoon at o'clock
in the L o. o. F. hall All the members
were requested to be present as bust
ness had to be disposed of.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
MRS. MULLER ENTERTATNs.

Mrs John Muller of West Sibley
street will have as her guests at a very
pleasant party tomorrow the members
of the Oak Leaf Embroidery club. The
afternoon will be spent with embroid-
cry work and all the members expect
to be present