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Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
BROWNS WHILE POSING FOR
ClNEMATOGRAPH OPERATOR
Young Acrobat Gives Too Realistic
Performance Of Man Perishing
in Seine

PARIS. July ga terrible fate has
overtaken young acrobat, named On
trets who earned a living by posing
for cinematograph pictures. He was
engaged by an operator to fall into the
Seine and pretend to drown after a
fierce struggle for life. In accordance
with his instructions he tumbled in
and on coming to the surface ne
s. lashed and threw his arms about IN
such realistic fashion that the cinema
tograph operator on the bank was
moved to shout, Bravo! Keep it up!
Splendid"
The spectators on the bank, who took
in the situation, also Joined in with
applause as they watched the man
struggling in the water.
A steamer loaded with passengers
came along in the midst of these pro-
ceedings and so interested were all on
board that the vessel was brought to
while the people applauded.
When the scene had been enacted Tor
a few minutes the man in the water
threw up his arms in last frantic
outburst and disappeared.
Murmurs of admiration at his re-
1narkable acting were heard on all sides
and the people on the steamer stood
with hands raised and apart ready to
applaud. The seconds became minutes
and then a horrible suspicion spread
among the people. The unhappy man
never came to the surface alive, but
his dead body was recovered half an
hour later. 1t is supposed that he was
attacked by cramp.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
GERMAN OFFICER HURT IN
DUEL OVER YOUNG WOMAN
Lieutenant in Army Fatally Wounded
in Defense of Girls Char
acter

BERLIN. July Ga duel between
two German officers took place the
other morning at Blankenburg, near
Cassel, and one of the combatants was
so severely wounded that fatal results
are feared.
The combatants were Baron Won
Hartsrein, who holds the rank of cap
tain in an infantry regiment, and Lieu
tenant Won Meirowitz. The duel took
place in a secluded spot near Blanken-
burg with pistols at fifteen PAGES, and
one of the conditions was that shots
should be exchanged until one of the
combatants was disabled.
Both officers were skilled with the
revolver and Lieutenant van Metro
witz sustained very dangerous wound
at the first round. He fell to the
ground with a severe wound in the
lower part of the body.
The cause of the duel was dispute
between the two men when dining to-
gether regarding the character of a
woman for whom the young lieuten-
ant had a profound respect. He de-
Tended her character with some yigor-
Gus expressions.
In accordance with the rule of mill
tary etiquette, Lieutenant Won Metro
WITT challenged his brother officer.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
BUSINESS MEN OF GERMANY
FORM STRONG ORGANIZATION
Hanseatie League Will Fight Agraran
Element for Domination In
Politics

BERLIN, July "a powerful new
political force came into being in Ger
many a few days ago when the fore
most representatives of trade and
finance banded themselves together for
the protection of the country's business
interests. They adopted the title of
the "Hanseatic league" and pledged
themselves to aggressive action for the
safeguarding of commerce and indus
try.
The creation of the new organization
means a bitter struggle with the
agrarian element which for so long has
dominated German political life. AL
though the agricultural element repre-
sents only 28 per cent of the popula-
tion, 1t holds almost autocratic sway
over legislation and government policy.
Resolutions We're adopted at this first
meeting of the legue pledging business
men to play an active role in political
life and to nominate candidates for the
reichstag and the various state parlia-
ments who viii stand as representa-
tives of the business classes.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
plot

Don't be a fooll" she exclaimed,
with suppressed passion. He started
the proposal was, to say the least, ex-
traordinary, and he, at all events,
could not forget that. so far from being
real people. they were characters in a
popular play.
I'm that case, what would become Of
the plot?" he demanded, regarding her
intently.
there's too much plot, anyway-there
almost always isl" she pouted, and
drew figures in the sand with the stick
of her parasol.
Evidently she was one of those way
ward personalities whom the dramatst
has SO much trouble to shape UP suit
ably to such talent as the manager
may happen to have on hand.-Puck.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
LAKE CHAMPLAIN FETE is
HELD AT TlcoNDERoGA, N. Y.

TICONDEROGA, N. Y, July 6.-Old
Fort Ticonderoga, whose famous ruins
are in process of restoration, formed
the setting for today's ceremonies in
connection with the Lake Champlain
tercentenary celebration. Here it was
that Ethan Allen made his famous de-
mapd for the surrender of the forts in
the name of "The Great Jehovah and
the continental congress" Added i'm
portance was given to the ceremony by
the arrival of President Taft and a
party of distinguished guests late in the
afternoon. A heavy rain which set in
shortly after o'clock gave the gay
decorations a bedraggled appearance
and threatened to mar the plans of the
committees.
The literary program for the day as
arranged included brief addresses by
Governor Hughes and Governor Prouty;
an historical address, 1.-THE Story Of
Lake Champlain," by DR.. Hamilton w.
Mabie of New York, and an original
ballad entitled "Ticonderoga," by Percy
Mackaye of Cornish, N. H.
President Taft and party and the in
Vited guests from Washington, includ-
ing the French and British ambassa-
dors, arrived late in the afternoon.
The Indian pageants, a feature of the
weeks celebration, were scheduled to
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
be given during the afternoon and
evening at Fort Ticonderoga.
FRENCH POPULATION OF
BURLINGTON CELEBRATE

BURLINGTON, VT, July 6.-For the
large French population of this city
and other places in the state today was
the most important Of the Champlain
tercentenary celebration.
Practically the entire program was
devoted to observance by descendants
of the men who fought to retain for
France the country explored by their
illustrlous countryman, Samuel de
Champlain.
In the forenoon, after an open air
meeting at which several addresses
were made in French, a large number
of the French societies of Vermont and
other New England states and from
Canada Joined in a parade which was
reviewed along the line of march by
representatives of the city, state and
church,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
Taft's Train on Time

NEW YORK, July 6.-President Taft
arrived here at o'clock this morning
on special train from Norwich, Conn,
and left during the day for Albany to
take part in the Champlain tercenten-
ary celebration. The president was
asleep in his private car when the
train arrived and the car was switched
to a side track in a quiet part of the
Grand Central station, where it was
to remain until the party started for
Albany. A chunk of coal crashing
through a window of the car imme-
diately ahead of that occupied by the
president caused considerable excite
ment while the train was going through
Stamford. A trainman attached to the
special was seated at the window and
was slightly cut by the glass. Rail
road men explained the coal must have
fallen from a heavily laden train which
the special was passing at the time.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
News of the Courts
SMOKED IN KITCHEN;
WIFE.GETS DIVORCE
FIRST MADE HUSBAND TAKE
MEALS BY HIMSELF
Three other Couples Granted Inter-
Iocutory DEGREES in Superior
Court-Eght Actions
Filed

Is smoking in the kitchen ground
for divorce?
Mrs Georgia Murphy, who was
granted a legal separation in the di-
Vorce court yesterday, thinks it is
Mrs. Murphy accused her husband
Dennis Murphy, of cruelty, stating
among other things. that he smoked in
the kitchen Her disapprobation was
shown by leaving him to eat his meals
by himself.
Three other DEGREES were granted, as
follows j. C. Guilinger from Elsa A.
Guilinger, Anna Davis from William
II. Davis and Jennie w. Guthrie from
Herbert e. Guthrie. A decree was de-
MED tor Estelle A. Schoonover IN her
suit against John D. Schoonover.
Eight divorce actions were filed yes
terday, as follows: Lily Henninger
against F. w. Henninger, Mary e.
Lilly against William c. Lilly, Mar
shall c. Kelley against May S. Kelley,
Frances G. Rodgers against Matthew
S. Rodgers, Mary Isabel Middlemass
against William Howard Middlemass,
Mark Kilroy against Minnie Kilroy,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
SON OF LATE JUSTICE SELPH
APPEARS FOR PRACTICE
One of Youngest Members of Local
Bar Appointed to Defend in
Criminal Trial

E. e. Selph, jr., son of the late JUS
tice E. e. Selph and one of the young
est members of the Los Angeles bar
appeared for practice for the first time
in the superior court yesterday when
he was appointed by Judge Davis OF
the criminal department to defend Pa
tricio Espinosa, charged with assault
ing Amado Gomez with deadly
weapon June II. Five days time IN
which to prepare plea was granted
by the court.
Judge Davis continued the time for
sentencing Emma Spencer colored, un-
til July IL. She was convicted on a
charge of stealing a diamond stick pin
several weeks ago. Her attorney, wal
lace w. Wideman, will ask for proba-
ton
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interpretations

The following articles of incorpora-
tion were filed in the county clerks
office yesterday:
Canadian Queen Oil company, capi-
tai $500 0,000-Directors: William Moore
S. w. Beatty, Winnipeg; A. G. Nichols
II. b. Guthrey, ]. r. higgins, Los An
geles.
Sydrew Land company, capital $780,
OO0-Directors: C. A. Devens, Sydney
B. Davis, Florence D. Devens, Edward
Scherman, Bert Campbell.
Burner Estate company, capital $45,-
O0O-Directors: Elizabeth l.. Burner
San Diego; w. H. Killer. Oakland; Johr
X. Kemp, M. b. Silberberg, Los
Angeles: r. A. Brest, Hollywood.
Peoples Service company, capita
$10.000-Directors ]. w. Block, Guy
B. Sewell, Lester Delameter.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
HARDWARE COMPANY
SEEKS AN INJUNCTION
SAYS CITY DISSEMINATED IN
AoUEDUCT CONTRACT
Declares Shovel Contract Awarded
to Firm Bidding $512.39 More
Than Complementary
Restrain Auditor

Declaring that the city Disseminated
when if accepted the bid of the Union
Hardware and Metal company to
furnish carload of shovels for use on
aaueduct work, attorneys for Fair
banks, More & Co. filed suit for IN
junction in the superior court yester,
day, asking that the city be eaJolh9b IN a,itb
The Union company and that the Fair
banks company's bid, which is $512;8s
less than the successful bidder, be
ordered accepted. The court IS also
asked to restrain City Auditor Mushet
and CITY Treasurer Hance from issuing
fhe sbovels pending the outcome of the
A temporary restraining order was
Granted by Judge Wilbur, and nearing
on this was set for July l6 before
Judee Hutton.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
Property owners Protest

The protest of J. B. Lankershim ano
other property owners to the report OF
the referees appointed several months
ago to fix the valuation of property
sought to be condemned by the city
for the purpose of widening Eight
street, were heard by Judge HerVeS
Of the superior court yesterday. Argu-
ments will be made and the case sub
mitted July 2S. The defendants took
exception to what they claimed was
too low a valuation placed on theii
property by the referees.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
Caesars

Some of the conspirators were frightened by
what they had done. Not so the great-souled
Brutus, however.
I'VE have rendered unto Caesar the things
maj are Caesar ST. declared the noblest Roman
OF them all, wiping his dagger upon his toga.
And sure enough when the ambulance ar
rived the surgeons first words were to the
erect that the Dictator had got his.-Puck.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
File Haskell Petition

A petition to administer the estate
of the late John c. Haskell was filed in
the probate court yesterday by Eugene
c. Haskell. The estate is valued at I
about $4,000 and consists of 728 acres
of land in Haskell and Deadman's can
yon and residence property on South
Fremont avenue
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
Unspe eakability

The Young Turk was short of sight Let
us" he cried impusively, quit being so hor-
rlbly unspeakable!'
But the Old Turk saw further, and was more
considerate OF vested interests
.No," he replied, for il we should, it would
mt ali the swell hotels in Chrlstendom TO the
trouble Of finding a new name for their Turk
ish rooms. PUCK
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
Auto Dealer Arraiqned

Joseph Bell, Jr., charged with steal
ing an automobile belonging to Samuel
T. Mock, an attorney was arraigned
before Justice Ling yesterday. His ex-
animation was set for this morning and
he was returned to the county jail
owing to his inability to give $500 bail.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
Coulter Dry Goods Co..

hardly above a whisper pleaded not
guilty to the charge of embezzling $500
from Dr. Nettie e. Hammond in Feb
ruary. George Pearson, Browns at
torney entered a demurrer to the COM
plant, but this was overruled.
Owing to the crowded condition OF
the calendar the trial will be delayed
until November 20.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
bennett in Court Today

Preliminary proceedings in the SUI
perior court incident to the trial or
Harper e. Bennett, charged with Kill
ING his wife. Eugenia Thompson Ben
nef+ were taken yesterday when John
North, deputy district attorney, filed
the information against Bennett In
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
BROKER BROWN WHISPERS
"NOT GUILTY" IN COURT
Lacking In self-Confidence, Man Ac-
cused of Fleeing Many Appears
Before Judge Davis

Lacking the self-confdence that has
hitherto marked him, Harry ID. Brown,
the f1eshy broker whose victims. are
said to number scores, appeared IN
Judge Davis department of the criml-
nal court yesterday and in voice
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
CHARGED with EmbezzIement

L. L. Ellis, charged with embezzling
horse and buggy from H. E. How
ard, was arraigned before Justice
Summerfield yesterday and in default
of $1,000 bonds was sent to the county
Jail to await his preliminary hearing,
July 13.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07

Judge Davis department of the SUI
perior court. The arraignment was set
for 10 o'clock today. Bennett is still
in the county jail.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
a Rrooklvn Handicap

Something new in Brooklyn"
How now?"
"Going to have a baby carriage Mar
athon, kansas City Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07

Hannah Shyer against Adolph Shyer'
and Floy P. Howell against Clarence
w. Howell.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-26

BETTERS
IN GARY

Just to show that business condi-
tions are improving generally, and es
pecially in the vicinity of Gary. Harry
King announced the sale yesterday Of
forty-two lots in Germania park, which
is in the heart of Toleston. for a cash
consideration which he will not give
at the present time. The lots were the
property Of julius Frankel Of Chicago,
and were sold to the smith Bader- Da-
wilson company. located at Tenth and
Broadway.
The sale Of this property for cash is
one Of the best deals that has been
pulled off in Toneston for some time
The Tots We're purchased by the Smith
Bader company for speculation and
they will turn them over rs soon as
they have an opportunity.
Another deal contaminated this week
by Harry King is the sale for $500 cash
of lot on Washington street and Six
tenth. The purchaser was p. 5. Ches-
mas of La Sale, Ill, who has already
started the foundation for a two-story
frame building. which he VIII rent for
store and fiat purposes. The owner
was Mrs. Frank Senee of Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-26
CAUSE STILL A MYSTERY
No Reason Assigned by
Coroner for Barry's
Death.

The inquest over the remains or vii.
liam Barry, who died on Friday night
at the Gary Mercy hospital from the
result of injuries he received in an un-
known accident was held by Coroner
z. r. Gordon yesterday. but very little
light was thrown on the cause OF the
accident.
1t Will be remembered that Barry
was found on the right of way of the
Chicago, Lake Shore and South Bend
railway. near Virginia street. early
Tuesday morning by William Stewart.
who was walking along the tracks His
head was crushed in several places and
very little hope was entertained for his
recovery at the time. 1t was thought
that he had been walking along the
tracks when he was struck by one Of
the interurban cars.
Barry is a former employee of the
Chicago City Railway company but has
lately been employed in the Stein-Lamb
camp. He is As years old and is un-
married. His remains were shipped to
Chicago this afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-26
MISS PETERSON
BECOMES A BRIDE
Popular Harbor Girl Is
Welded to Calvin
Winkler.


Indiana Harbor. Aug. 26.-Miss Ellen
Peterson. daughter OF AIRS. John Peter
son OF Pennsylvania avenue. became
the bride yesterday or Mr.. Calvin Wink
Ter. The ceremony uniting the young
couple was performed at the Metho-
dist parsonage, Rev. II. P Ivy offiei-
ating. The hour was 10 o'clock Sup
porting the bridegroom as best man
was Mr. Washburn. while the sister OF
the bride served as maid of honor. Mr..
and Mrs. Winkler left later in the day
for Denver, Colo. where they will
spend their honeymoon, and on their
return. which Will be in about two
weeks, they will be at home to their
friends in Pennsylvania avenue.
The bride wore very pretty bridal
dress Of white silk. with white hat.
trimmed in white plumes. She carried
carnations and bride roses. The maid
of honor wore brown wolfe and her hat
was of tan, trimmed in yellow piumes.
Her bouquet was of carnations.
Mr. Winkler is an employee of the In
land. and boarded at the home of his
bride and it was under these circum-
stances that a mutual interest in each
other sprung up between the young
couple, which eliminated in yester-
days romance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-26
TOM KNOTS LEFT
ALONE IN The colo
Attorney Joseph Conroy of Hammond
To Be One of the Speakers at Love
Feast, Which Will Be Held in Toll
lesion Next Sunday Afternoon
Dan Simms Of Lafayette Expected.

The Crolius democrats of Gary, to-
gether with their invited guests from
other parts of Lake County Will gather
al a great picnic in Tolleston. on tho
outskirts of Gary next Sunday, where
amusements and discussion OF democ-
racy by prominent speakers are ex
pected to attract hundreds of men, wo
men and children.
The first big political event of the
year is being staged by the combined
democratic clubs of Gary. including the
first ward, second ward, third ward
Young Mems Democratic and the cen
trail organization. In none Of these is
Tom Knots recognized.
Up to the present time the speakers
that have been secured for the event
are Joe Conroy Of Hammond. E. G.
Purchaser and Edward Stack of Chi
cago, and there is a probability that
Senator Dan Simms of Lafayette VIII
be secured to deliver the main address.
Is an Event for Whole County.
Among the featured amusements for
the afternoon are dancing, a special
pavilion being erected for that purpose
foot racing Of all kinds. a grand balloon
ascension and trapese act by Madame
BarteIls who comes to Gary in her
first western appearance; tug Of war
between the painters and carpenters;
ball games between the first and sec
ond ward clubs, during which time
Wards full orchestra will be present
to supply the music
The location for the picnic. instead
of having it in Hobart or some outside
city as was at first thought best, win
be given at the end of the South Shore
line spur in Tolleston. The event has
not only been advertised thoroughly
in Lake county but the South Shore
route has advertised excursions to Gary
on this event all along the line from
South Bend 1t is meant that the affair
should be more of a county than local
affair.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-26
AIM At INCREASED
CAPACITY FOR WORK
Bumper Crops and Revival of Bust
ness in General Has swamped the
Corporation With Orders = Take
Advantage of the Prevailing Low
Prices of Material.

In order to finance the great work OF
constructing their new Gary plant, the
directors of the American Locomotive
company yesterday decided to issue So
100000 in notes
Plans have been prepared and con-
tracts let which are expected by the
management to result in q largely in
creased capacity and reduction in man
ufacturing costs.
President Marshall said, after yester-
days meeting
The improvements outlined entail an
expenditure of about S350000 for
which it will be ultimately necessary
to reimburse the treasury of the com
pany. Accordingly the directors have
authorized an issue Of s5.O00,000 per
cent gold debenture notes to reimburse
the treasury for the amount expended
in improvements and to provide addi-
tional working capital necessary to
conduct the greater volume of business
by the increased facilities
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-26
BOYS GET IN
SERIOUS TROUBLE
Whiting Lads by Wholesale
Charged With Larceny
by officers.

Whiting, Ind, Aug. 26.-whiting lads
are getting themselves into serioua
trouble these days. Seven of them have
been arrested during the past twenty
four hours. charged with petty larceny.
A quartet composed Of Joseph Dacy.
aged 16; Carl Welsby. aged 10; Roy
Labounty, aged Is, and Carl Gaughan
were arrested for breaking into the
Whiting Supply company's store. Da-
cey and Wellsby were put under 5000
bonds. Three lads named Dan Quinn,
aged Is; Thomas Welsby. aged IL, and
Guy Broulatt, aged Is, were Jailed for
breaking Into Peter Regan's copfes--
tionery store. The Moy laundry was
broken into last night and robbed OF
S14 and a gold watch.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-26
EAST GARY BOARD
BILL JUMPER, CAUGHT
George Peterson, U. S. Sol
der, Comes to. Grief in
Michigan City.
WOMAN MAKES COMPLAINT
Landlady Charges Further That the
Fellow Is a Thief-Is Now
In Jail.

An East Gary woman, although IN
able to collect a board bill from a dead
beat, has had the satisfaction at least
OF seeing him behind the prison bars.
The fello wis George Peterson, the U.
S. sailor who was yesterday sent to the
Laporte county jail for jumping a board
bill which he contracted in Michigan
city.
Word from Michigan City is to the
effect that the East Gary woman said
that she was only one of his many vic
Tins.
She keeps a boarding house at East
Gary and Peterson spent a week or ten
days at her house, paying nothing for
his board. But that isn't all. He rub
bed it in the last day he was there by
bringing a half dozen friends to her
house and having her prepare a fine
supper for them after the regular time
And for this she received no pay. She
said he seemed to have friends there
and she thought him all right. He told
her he was born and reared in Lake.
now called East Gary
And here is more. This lady says
Peterson is a thief. that he stole a
cheap watch from a little boy and two
rings from a girl in East Gary. The
watch is in the hands of a local livery
man Of whom Peterson hired a rig the
day he was arrested here. On return
ing the rig he had no money . pay
for it, so he put up the watch, saying
he would redeem it the next day What
became of the rings is not known. Pc
terson is said to have borrowed money
of several persons in East Gary, tell
ing them the story lie told here about
expecting a $50 check from the govern
ment. Verify Peterson is avery bad
bow
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-26

the morning papers has the following
TO say:
I'm order to take advantage of the
prevailing low prices of materials and
facility and economy in making m
proyements when the plans were not
in fun operation the directors OF the
American Locomotive company. with
full belief in the future prosperity of
the country, some time ago authorized
extensive improvements in the larger
works of the company at Schenectady.
Dunkirk. Pittsburg and Richmond.
Plans have been prepared and contracts
let for these improvements, which it
is expected viii result in a largely
increased capacity and reduction in
manufacturing costs"