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Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-21
THE THEORY OF DEBT

Only the thousandth man in the thousand is free from debt. All the nine hundred and ninety-nine know the curse we'll, and to their sorrow.
 The fallacy of debt az a road to wealth, which is part and parcel of the creed Of the day, is being borne in upon the people and the reyul- sion against it, when it does take shape, will come in a cataclysmal form that will disrupt and oust the present system of commerce and business completely, and set up reversal that will stagger men back to the primitive simplicity of actu- al honesty and give them fresh start from the bases of freedom and honor. As it is, we have outgrown the very impulse of honor; we have accustomed ourselves to the myriad shades and implications of the virtue, until the substance has dissolved in money-lust or money lack, and we are posing for what we should be; only the exacting restrictions of commerce keeps us within bounds at all.
 Debt is the supreme curse of the age. Every law and custom and habit has been wrought to it's con- tinuance and accumulation; every instinct trained to its cultivation j; and the natural coordinate curse of the evasion of debt has parallel ed it exactly and made semicrim- inals of people who, escaping the law, have ever to deal with their own concepts and consciences.
 An exchange remarks that debt lies at the root Of nine tenths of the forgeries, larcenies and thefts of the day. To it may be traced every dedication or every dishonorable transaction of the hour. It's vast incubus rides triumphant over the more decent attributes and incen- lives of humanity. And humanity is tattled by the lure and weight of it, and will be until the slavery it imposes shall become so hateful IS to arouse the people 10 a revolution that will be irresistible and final. We do not know what guise or course the revolt will take, but no man of intelligence who inquiries
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-21

The water question has often arisen, and great enthusiasm dis played while the matter was up. But every time the matter has been preached, just az often has the bot tom fallen out of the enthusiasm and the subject allowed to drop, nothing having been done but talk, talk, talk.
 Procrastination is the thief of time.
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-21

into and measures the range and
 power of debt as it exists today, will deny for an instant the cer- tainty of it's elimination some day.
 May the human tendency to hon. esty hasten the hour and remedy !
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-21
puk GREATEST NEED


 ate in coming through the long dry period without a bad fire The extreme drynese of everything eombustible, and the prevalence of high winds furnished the best kind oi conditions for 2 fire that would sweep the town to the ground. Add 10 this the scarcity of water, and the glaring fact that the towns fire apparatus is not adequate to cope with big fire, and ths Wrangell people may well shake hands with themselves in escaping from de- structive blaze.
 During the dry spell through which We have just passed those who own burnable property were kept in constant state of worry lest a flying spark should alight on some mossy roof and be famed into flame which it would have been impossible to extinguish. Had a fire started in the east end of town the strong northeast wind would have carried it westward, and the town would have been in ashes within few hours.
 Wrangell lies just about one mile from a supply of water suffi- ciept for domestic and fire purposes, and it has been estimated that S6,000 or $S,O00 would carry it into all parts of town yet several hundred thousand dollars worth of property, buildings. stocks of goods and equipments lie at the mercy of the fire fend. Is this not the very poorest kind of economy? We be- lieve all will readily agree that il is. Would it not be cheaper to ex- pend even $10,000, without hope of return, and know that the town was safely provided against the spread of fire, together with the peace of mind that such an assur- ance would bring, than to be in constant terror of the fact that thirty or forty times that amount was apt to go up in smoke at any day or hour
 To carry fire insurance is impos sible on account of the exorbitant rates. Suppose, for example, that the aggregate value of combustible property in Wrangell were S200,- GOO. To insure this property at 10 per cent, it would cost $20,000 FOR ONE YEAR ONLY. Ii, on the other hand, the property owners of the town would subscribe ONLY FIVE PER CENT of the value of their prop erty, $10,000 would be realized This amount would install such a system of waterworks as would in sure the town against the spread of fire FOR ALL TIME, the rentals for domestic purposes keeping the sys- tenn in repair, besides paying an occasional bit of interest on the outlay of capital.
 Not only as a matter of protec- ton agains! fire is a good system of waterworks q necessity, but also the health of the community sho'd be considered. When Tom, Dick and Harry dip water from com mon water-hole, stagnant at that, there is the eternal likelihood of fl th and disease germs being com nas.:eated to that water-hole. and i. i, dre to an act of providence that contagion has not claimed a greater tribute than it has. With a.system bringing pure fresh water into town, this danger will be min mixed
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-21
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY GEORGE c. L. SNYDER

Entered November 20, 1909, at the U. 8. Postofice in Wrangell, Alaska, as hail matter of the second class, accord ing to the act of congress, March 8, 1879.
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-21
SATURDAY, FEBRuAaY Q. 1909,
 al W-aneeli, Alaska

All offers for private sale, or bids at pub lie auction, must be accompanied by current funds to inc amount of ten per ctnt of the price bid ali sales to oe for cash. subject to confirmation by said Probate Court. The undersigned reserve the right to reject any and all bids.
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-21
JOB WORK

Ihis office is equipped for all classes of commercial job printing, and reason
 able prices will be furnished upon
 application
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
WALTER WILL
STUDY FOR MINISTRY

Walter OConnell. the man who was
recently tried for murder at valpa-
raise. has been induced by the wo-
men. who have been holding revivals
in this vicinity, to study for the min
istry.
Last Sunday a meeting was held at
the home of Mrs. Ingraham of Indi-
ana. at which, it is said, s175 was
raised for the purpose of sending
OConnell to a seminary in Michigan
to study for the ministry.
Soon after getting the money. Mr..
O'Connen could not be found, but this
morning he showed up in Hammond,
where he came with Mrs. Boutwell,, to
make final arrangements for his trip
to school.
Many of the church workers in Mil
Ter, Indiana Harbor and Hammond are
taking a great deal of interest in Wal
ter OConnelrs case and they claim
that his murder trial has had the eff
feet of making a man of him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
Glee CIub Delights Audience
Wabash College Boys Appear AT First NJ. E. Church
Last Might in Fine Program

one of the best Mr.. H. H. Walter, in
several humorous vocal specialties, made
one of the hits of the evening. Many
of the audience were disappointed be-
cause he was not given more than one
place on the program.
The work of the chorus was not quite
up to the standard of former. years
While there could be no serious criti-
cism offered of the numbers they sang
there were times especially in the
Medley from the South. where the work
OF the club was little ragged.
The glee club, despite the fact that
Mr. w. C. Masters, one of the lead
ing violinists was out of the club on
account of sickness, played very well
and was frequently applauded.
At the time of the first appearance
of the glee club during the evening.
the members were all dressed in caps
and gowns. This is an innovation and
varies the full-dress appearance of the
young men. The last song, odd Wa
BASH" was sung with characteristic
Wabash spirit. The entertainment may
be said to have been a success.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
Briefs.

Mrs. George w Shade of Summer
street, went to Chicago to spend week
with her sisters, Mrs. o. Smith and
Mrs. J. c. Kintzele Of that place.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. Ryan and guest,
Miss Helen Ryan. of Harrisburg, Pa,
were entertained in Chicago last even
ing.
Mrs. Ray Kerger of Woodlawn is the
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Peschke of Plummer avenue for sew
eral days.
Mrs. Demmons of Crown Point spent
the day visiting friends in Hammond
Miss Blanche Irish will go to Crown
Point to spend the remainder of the
week with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Bell of Dixon. Ill. is spending
a few days with Mr.. and Mrs. II. R.
Bell at their home, Al Rimbaeh ave
nue..
Mrs. Mary Mayer of St. John was
the guest of her friends and relatives
in Hammond Tuesday.
Mrs. A. W. sprague and children of
Carroll street, have gone to Kouts,
Ind, to spend the remainder Of the
school vacation with relatives
Miss Jones has returned to her home
in Kouts, Ind, after a few days visit
with Mrs A. w. Sprague and family
Of Carroll street.
Mrs. Louis Freeman IS spending the
day with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Schneider of Saxony.
Miss Kitty Hoop is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs William Prohl for few days
Miss Harmed of Gary was the guest
Of Miss n. f. Pickens of Carroll street
last evening, and left this morning foI
Chicago, to spend the day visiting.
Miss Frances Matthies returned tc
Chicago this morning after a short
visit with her relatives in Hammond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Nichols returned
to their home in Lowell this morning
after a pleasant visit with Mr.. ant
Mrs w. C. Belman at their home 9TH,
Oaks" in Glendale.
Attorney J. H Gnlett was in Val
paraiso today on business.
Miss Erma sholtz has returned t,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01

The Wabash College Glee club came
to Hammond last evening, under the
auspices of the senior class of the
Hammond high school, and delighted
the 500 or 400 people. who comfort
ably filled the Methodist church with
their varied musical program.
The glee and mandolin clubs came
fully up to the expectations Of the au-
dience, and as a result of the success
Of their entertainment, it is expected
that the Wabash college students will
include Hammond on their itinerary
every year hereafter.
Probably the best feature of the en-
tertainment was the work of the quar-
tette and that of Mr.. H /. Rees, the
baritone soloist. Mr.. Rees has SPLEEN
did well-trained voice, and he puts a
good deal of his vigorous personality
into his singing.
Quartette Excellent.
The many numbers rendered by the
quartette and the frequent encores
they received made it apparent that
this feature of the entertainment was
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
AN AFTERNOON PARTY.

A number of Hammond ladies went
to Chicago today on the 1:12 Lake
Shore train to spend the afternoon with
Mrs. Clara Clark at her home in Engle-
wood. The ladies are giving the par
ty in celebration of Mrs. Clark's birth
day anniversary and anticipate a very
enjoyable afternoon. Cards will besthe
diversion of the afternoon, after which
a daintily arranged course luncheon
will be served. Among the Hammond
ladies who will attend the party are:
Mesdames Morris Champaign, B. j.
Smalley, Viola Smiley, Wayne, Van
Guilder, Cole, Whitney and Pontfus.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
LAKE SUPERIOR COURT

5566-Edward Ehlers VS.. William Put
nam. Civil
5567-Alfred Simons vs. August Bunde.
Civil
556S-Charies Gillespie VS. Hand Steel
company. Personal injury
556S-The Lake County Printing and
Publishing company VS.. Walter s.
Ross
SS2-State VS.. John Linich Appeal
557O-Martha r. Brown VS.. Gurdelt
Brown. Divorce.
SS1-State VS.. Eugene Walker.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
woMAN,s CLUB TO MEET.

The daughters committee of the
Hammond Woman's club will be in
charge of the next public meeting of
the club, Saturday afternoon, April 8
in the Masonic temple A very attrac-
tive program has been arranged for
the afternoons entertainment with
several numbers by Miss Virginia
Brooks of Chicago. The other num-
bers on the program will be given by
members of club and committee.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
~ ENIoYARLE nlEETIN1i-

The last of a series of Lenten teas
to be given by the Ladies' Guild of St.
PauTs Episcopal church occurred yes
terday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
f. r. Mott in South Holman street.
The meeting was very enjoyable and
was well attended by members of the
society and parish. The afternoon was
spent with sewing for the coming
miscellaneous sale, which will be held
Saturday afternoon and evening, April
10 Complete arrangements were made
for the sale and 1t was decided to open
at 8 o'clock. Fancy and useful articles
of fancy work and home cookery will
be on sale. The public is extended an
invitation to attend. At the close of
the business hour the hostess served
refreshments from which a neat sum
was realized for the Easter offering.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
40 IIRnANA NOW.

Lawrence arrived here
"wednesday evening for visit with
her mother, Mrs. Len Tillotson, and
other friends. Her husband, who had
been at shelby several days packing
tba NJ Dickev stock of goods, which.
he and his brother George oougAt'
preparatory to shipping them 10 UT
bana, III, came Sunday morning. They
left Monday for Urbana, Ill, where
they will make their future home ana
where D. A. is associated with MS
brother George in the mercantile bust
ness. in which we wish them abundant
success.-I.owell Tribune.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
4 BIrsINEss MEETING.

The members of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the First Presbyterian church
met yesterday afternoon in the church
parlors for the regular weekly meet
ing. The meeting was well attended
and business Of Importance was trans
acted. Arrangements were completed
for the annual Easter bazaar which
will be held in the church parlors next
Thursday, April s. A buffet supper
and sale viii commence at 4 o'clock
and the public is cordially inSited to
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
MILK CASES ARE
NOLLE PRESSED

At the request of Prosecuting Attor-
ney Charles Greenwald the cases
against the Hammond milk dealers, in
Judge Prests court, were nolle pressed
this morning. Mr.. Greenwald did not
explain his action. but said that he had
not yet decided whether or not the
cases should be started in the Lake
superior court.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
al kNIGHr FoR a nAY.y

There are but two acts in "A Knight
for Day which is to be next weeks
attraction at the Towle opera house,
Sunday, April 4. but these are declared
to be of unusual brilliancy and beau
ty. The electrical effects introduced
in this brisk musical play have attract
ed wide attention, and were devised by
Mr.. Gus SohIke, who staged the pro-
duction. His arrangement of settings
for the Introduction of that american
Beauty Chorus" are said to be unique
and decidedly original. Eugene Moul-
an and Elsie Herbert are at the head
of the presenting company.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
Another Girl DELINQUENT.

The Chicago police called IN the
Hammond police this afternoon and in
formed them that they had picked m
Martha Ocinnski a West Hammond
girl, who had been reported missing
from her home by her parents
The Hammond police at once mott
fed the West Hammond officers and
they will at once take steps to have
the girl brought back to her home The
Is but Is years old and is said to have
run away from her home day or two
ago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
HoLD spECIAL MEETTNC.

The members Of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the First Methodist church
held a special meeting yesterday af-
ternoon in the church parlors. The
meeting was well attended and bust
ness of Importance was transacted 1t
was decided not to give chicken pie
supper next Tuesday evening, but to
postpone it until after Easter on ac-
count of numerous other social events
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01

her home in Chicago after a short
visit with friends in Hammond.
Attorney Cravens has gone to Madi-
son. Wis, on a short business visit.
Mrs. Annie Holcomb returned to
Hammond today from two days visit
with relatives in Chicago.
Mrs A. w. Stommel Of South Hob
man street. is spending the day with
friends and relatives in Dyer.
Mrs r. Martin OF Schererville, spent
the day visiting friends in Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01

moved from 259 Fayette street to Chi
cago where they will make their home
in the future. Mr.. and Mrs. Kintzele
are very popular among the young
people of Hammond, as they have
made their home in this city for many
years. They will be greatly missed by
their many Hammond friends, who
wish them much luck and happiness in
their new home
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
EASTER MILLINERY.

The ladies will find that while Miss
Waite. the Chicago milliner offers su-
perior and artistic productions quite
unusual, her prices are quite moderate.
Her Easter hats should be seen at this
time. Rimbach building. over the Lion
store. is her location.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
With Grip and Password

five candidates in the Maccabees. The
evening is expected to be big one for
tor the local lodge members.
The Owls hold a regular meeting
Masonic temple. Routine business will
be transacted.
Next Monday being the first Monday
in the month, Baumgartner Court, c. o.
F., holds a regular meeting.
Local Eagles are looking forward to
the initiation of J. W. McMullen in
their order this evening. A business
will follow the imitation.
Eight or ten candidates are slated to
receive the first degree in Unity Coun-
Gil, Knights of Columbus. Although no
definite time has been set, the work
for the third degree being planned for
early in the spring.
Two hundred tickets have already
been sold for the Woodmen smoker,
which is to be given under the auspices
of the local lodge next Wednesday
evening at the State street Masonic
temple Great preparations have been
made for this event, and all indica-
lions are that there will be big time
at the stag.
Calumet and Moltke Lodges. L o. o.
F., hold a regular meeting tomorrow
night and Friday night, respectively.
Thursday evening is the beginning
of the Elk year. and accordingly the
new officers in the local lodge will be
installed. They were elected last
Thursday evening
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
Committee MEETING.

The history committee of the Ham
mond Womans club Will meet Monday
afternoon at the home of Mrs M
Rothschild.- 307 South Holman street
The study for the afternoon will be
The Aborigines. Mrs J. NJ. Turner,
WHO had the program in charge is i'll
but the members of the committee have
ARRANGED d pleasant program.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
MARTHA SOCIETY MEETS.

Mrs. I. Shortridge is entertaining the
members of the Martha Society of the
FIRST Christian church this afternoon
at her home in Condit street. 1t is
the regular weekly meeting of the so
ciety and the usual business will be
disposed of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
A COMMITTEE MEETING.

The members of the finance commit
tee of the Hammond Womans club will
meet Friday evening at 1880 sharp at
the home of Mrs JEANNE Sawyer in
clinton street The meeting was called
for Saturday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
but on account of the public meeting of
the club, it was decided to hold it Fri
day evening. All members of the
committee are urged to attend this
meeting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01

Mrs. o. c. E. Matthies of Sohl street
went to Crown Point today to attend
the funeral of Mrs Clara Houk Nourse
which took place from the Methodist
Fniscopal church this afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
HoLn REGULAR MEETING.

Hammond Hive. L Q. T. NJ. will hold
a meeting Friday evening in the K.
of P. hall. All the members are asked
to attend as there will be work. The
meeting is called for 1880 sharp and
all members are asked to be prompt
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
Sues for Divorce.

Martha r. Brown. through her at
torney, has brought suit for divorce
in which she alleges that her husband,
Gurdell Brown, swore at her, used vile
language in her presence and asso-
ciated with lewd, immoral women.
She alleges, as a result of his asso-
citation with such persons. not only he
but she has been compelled to suffer,
and consequently she asks an absolute
separation from him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
,.RS GoLDEN ENTERTAINs.

The members of the Deborah Aid
Society of the First Christian church
are meeting this afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Golden in Beall avenue. Bust
ness of Importance will be transacted
at the meeting so that a full attendance
of members was desired.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
VISITORS IN CHICAGO.

Among the Hammond ladies visit
ing friends and shopping in Chicago
today are: Mesdames c. c. Smith, Lou
Morris. Frank Malo. August wiegand,
l. Modjeska. W. D. Webb, Y. S. Reiter,
Misses Birzi and Waite.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
N11sIc CoMMIT-rEE MEETS.

The music committee Of the Ham,
mond Woman's club will meet Friday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. ]. w.
Houser in Carroll street. The Nevin
eompositions will be the study for the
afternoon and a very interesting pro-
gram has been arranged
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01

Misses Minnie Schultz. Della Ferries
and Miss Hathaway. all teachers in
the Lake county schools, have gone to
Indianapolis to attend the Teachers as
sociation. being held there
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
LEAVE FOR WEST BADEN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hammond of
Mason street. left this morning for
West Baden, where they will remain a
week or ten days for the benefit of Mr..
Hammond's health.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
ATTEND CIEE CLUB CONCERT.

Don Palmer and Harvey Blair OF
Woodlawn attended the Glee club con-
cert at the First Methodist church last
evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
AccEpqs NEW POSITION.

Miss Elsa Masepohl has secured
position as stenographer with the Cot
ton seed Oil company with offices in
tbo Roolxerv building in Chicago She
began her duties there today
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
ANNuAI. suPPER And RAzAAR-

The annual Easter sale. given under
the auspices of the Ladies Society of
the First Baptist church, will be held
in the. church room this evening. A
New England supper will be served
after which the sale of fancy and use
full handmade articles will open. The
public Is invited to attend
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
RETuRN BROOM vIsIT.

Mr. and Mrs Wayne Van Guilder
have returned from Mentone. Ind,
where they were called a few days
ago by the critical illness of Mrs. Van
-Guilders brother
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
sIEET FRIDAY AFTERNOON,

The Standard Bearers Of the First
Methodist church will. meet Friday af-
ternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of
Misses Gladys and Hazel Younger 425
sibley street. All members are re-
ouested to be present.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
VISIT IN LOWELL.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Jones, Of Ham
mond evening. They expect to remain
here this summer Mr.. Jones will as
sfst in caring for John NJ. Dwyer.-
Lowell Tribune.