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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15
RETURN TO
FIND HOME
DESTROYED
Especial TO THE TIMEs.)

East Chicago, Ind, Dec 15.-F'ire
broke out in the home of Frank Butke-
wich, 1911 Homer Lee avenue, yester-
day afternoon at o'clock. There was
no one home at the time and the fire
from an overheated stove in
the front room of the house. The build
ing was a two-story frame and was
insured for $1,000, and the furniture for
$500. When the Butkewichs returned
they found their house damaged to the
extent of about $400, while the furni-
ture was completely destroyed. The
fire department made a splendid run
and arrived in time to save the house
from total destruction.
The insurance was carried by a COM
pany represented by Paul Lipinski Of
Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15
HALF FROZEN
MAN ASKS
POLICE AID
Especial to THE T1mEs.)

Eat Chicago, Dec. 15-Edward Hick-
ey, 81 years old, whose home is at
Fifty-seventh street and Delaware
river. Philadelphia. wandered into the
East Chicago police station yesterday
and asked permission to lie down, say
ing that he was sick. The old man
was destitute and almost frozen and
was out of his head He complained of
pains in the stomach, so Sergeant
Charles Bowen sent for Township Ply
sieian George orr, who examined the
man and said he was suffering from
alcoholic cramps and recommended
that Hickey be sent to the poor farm
at Crown Point, which was done yes
terday afternoon. Hickey has been in
East Chicago a number of times be-
fore and is a puddler by trade.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15
WILL ENTER LAKE CO.
Toledo and Indiana Inter
urban to Be Extended
If Purchased.

1t is stated that if the Toledo Elec-
trio railroad should be successful in
buying the Toledo & Indiana road,
the road running from Toledo to
Bryan viii be extended to Chicago and
the Lima Defiance division, now being
electrified. will be extended to give
the Ohio Electric a direct line both
from central Ohio and from Toledo to
Chicago. In the event the Toledo &
Indiana road is extended it viii come
by way Of Lake county The recent
sale of this road in Toledo was set
aside on petition of the majority of the
stockholders and it viii be reappraised
and again offered for sale.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15
ELKs MINSTRELS OFF
B. P. o. E. Postpone Show
Indefinitely; Plans Not
Abandoned Altogether.

The Elks' minstrel. which was sched-
uled for the holidays. has been post
poned indefinitely, owing to the fact
that the Elks were unable to secure the
Towle Opera House for any two nights
in the holiday week
Plans for the minstrel show have,
however. not been dropped, as it is the
object of the committee TO put on the
show. The minstrel organization will
remain intact and rehearsals will con-
tinue.
In view Of the fact that the time
for the show has been extended. the
committee will try all the harder to
produce something of merit
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15
COUNTY
POLITICS
HUlhIMING
All Sorts Of Gossip Fills the
Air as to Who Will Run
for What County Treas
urership Will Constitute
Bone of Contention.
Especial to THE TIMEs,)

Crown Point, Ind, Dec. 1.-THE peo-
pie of the county seat are beginning to
sit up and take notice of the political
situation in the county in view of the
fact that it will soon be time to select
the candidates to head the republican
ticket in the fall campaign.
A good deal of gossip is heard around
the court house these days about the
probable political lineup for the coun-
ty elections next fall and already there
are bunch of candidates in the field.
Aside from the legislative offices, for
which the real scramble will be, the
fight will center on the county treas
urership. Already there are five can
didates who are either actively solicit
ing for support for this office, or are
allowing the use of their name in that
connection.
These are Gully Swanson of Hobart.
Harry Nicholson of Crown Point. Pro-
fessor w. A. Hill, Hugh Meikle, and
John Graves of Hammond. This is a
likely bunch. and ought to contain
winner 1t is said that Bruno Schreiber
of Indiana Harbor will run again on
the democratic ticket for treasurer.
For the clerkshipi it is said the demo-
Gratis will put up either Henry Aul-
wurm, of Crown Point, or John D. Small
ley of Hammond, to oppose Ernest
Shortridgt, who is up for reelection.
Second Round of ShrievnIty Bout.
The fight for sheriff viii simply be
the second round of last years bat
tie, as there is some question as to
whether Fred Carter will be put up by
the democrats to oppose Tom Grant for
election. Fred Carter denies he Will
be a candidate. The fact that Tom has
made one of the best sheriffs Lake
county ever had, however, will be
much in his favor.
For commissioner of the Second dis
- 1c...- tt....o-s =. I1a--. I,ioht D
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15
THIS IS EAGLES NIGHT
Hammond Lodge to Give
Reception to Members
and Friends.

This is decidedly Eagles night il
Hammond. The local. lodge has sent
out invitations to its members and their
friends for big reception to be given
this evening in their lodge room. The
program provides a vaudeville and
dance, to be followed with luncheon.
Special arrangements have been made
TO look to the comfort of the ladies.
The Eagles have been headliners in
social events of this nature before. and
they have always enjoyed the best Of
patronage, and they look for a good
attendance this evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15
DEATH CALLS HIM HOME
Man After Planning to Sur.
prise Mother by Visit
Hears She Is Dead.

After having been from home for
eight years. Henry Allis. employed in
the Standard Steel car works. had
planned to visit his mother at St.
Louis this Christmas He was sum
moned this morning by his mothers
death.
Chief Austgen received a long dis
tance telephone message from st.
Louis asking him to locate Mr.. Allis.
The man was located in less than an
hour and the message was delivered
to him. He left for his home imme-
diately.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15
BECKER AT CAPITAL
Trustee of North Township
Attends Convention.

Trustee ]. c. Becker of North town
ship is at Indianapolis this week. where
he is attending the annual session Of
the Indiana Township Trustees asso-
citation. Mr. Becker is secretary of
the state organization, and will have to
be at the session from beginning to
end He left for the state capital
last Monday. and is expected to return
either Friday evening or Saturday even
ing The new accounting system
which goes into effect Jan. l. is one
of the principal subjects for discussion
at the session.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15
Holds Short Session.

The board of public works held a
short session today. The regular
monthly bills were allowed and resolu-
tions adopted, placing the primary as
sessment rolls for the Terrence ave-
nue. and Alice street sidewalks On file.
The franchise matter with the South
Shore Line will not be taken up until
next Friday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15
SPECIAL SESSION DUE
Call Issued for Meeting
of County Council on
Dec. 20 and 21.
lsnecial to TIE TrMEs.N

Crown Point, Ind. Dec 15.-A call
has been issued for a special session
of the county council for the goth and
21st of this month Several of the va
rious accounts of the county, especial
ly those of the coroner, the account
for expense of commitment of the in
sane, and the care of the poor at the
county farm have been exhausted and
the council will have to appropriate
money from the general fund before
bills for December in these accounts
can be paid.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15
FINED 81 AND COSTS

Clyde w. Ray. printer. whose home
is at 144 North Clark street. Chicago.
but who had been boarding at No. 9
State street, was found guilty on the
charge of disorderly conduct in the
city court this morning, theN charge
having been preferred by Mrs. Green.
He was fined 81 and costs, all of which
he paid.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15
No Court Today.

Owing to the fact that it has been
impossible to get any of the attorneys
for the trial of cases there was moth
ing done in the Lake superior court to-
day.
It is expected that the court will take
up the work again tomorrow and on
next Monday the trial of court cases
will begin.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15
CHURCH rs GUTTED
Fire Nearly Destroys Valpo
Presbyterian Ediice.
Especial to THE T1MEs.)

Valparaiso, Ind, Dec 15.-The In
terror of the Presbyterian church here
was nearly gutted yesterday by a fire
which started in the west end of the
basement The origin of the fire is IN
known Considerable damage was
done by smoke and water and the dam
axe is thought to reach in the neigh
borhood Of several thousand dollars
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15
TOO MUCH GASOLINE
AND A MATCH
Explosion Follows Nobody
Hurt Small Damage.

An over supply Of gasolene in the
gasolene stove to which a roomer in
the H. E. Granger home. 5s Hamlin
street held lighted match. caused an
explosion this afternoon. Fortunately
no one was Injured. ard the flames
We're brought under control before any
serious damage could be done.
The Central ire department responds
ed to the alarm call
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15
Visits B. E. Escher

E W. Lunn of Deaar Lodge, Mont,
is in Hammond visiting his brother-in-
law. B. E. Fischer, the township as
SCISSOR. Mr.. Lunn is very much pleased
with the business activity In Hammond
and the Calumet region
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15

THERE ARE FOUR COPIES OF THE
TIMES SOLD IN HAMMOND FOR EV-
ERY COPY SOLD By ANY OTHER
PAPER. 1T GIVES YOU THREE TIMES
As MUCH NEWS FOR ONE CENT AS
OTHER PAPERS no FOR TWO
CENTS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15
Remains Arrive.

The remains of E. Fox, an 11-year-
old nephew of Frank Roth, thu barber,
were brought out from Chicago to
Hammond today Cor burial The boy
was son of the sister of Mr.. Roth.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15
GROOM is A
WABASH man
Event Result of a Pretty
Romance Of Years
Standing.

Crown Point was the scene of pref
~ romance a week ago Tuesday, which
did not become public until today. Miss
Ruth McCahe, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles McCabe of Crawfordsville,
and John vajen Wilsos, son of the
United States minister to Mexico, were
secretly married by Rev. Dunlavey of
the Methodist church.
The marriage was the result of a
college romance Mr.. Wilson has been
full young Charlottesville girl for more
than year.
A little over a week ago the young
couple decided to marry. The young
man had not yet finished his senior
year in college. but it was decided not
to postpone the marriage until after
he graduated.
Young Couple EIope.
Miss McCabe left Charlottesville os-
tensib1y to visit friends in nearby
city Mr. Wilson made arrangements
with c. c. stevens of Chicago to have
the wedding ceremony performed at
Crown Point and the young couple.
accompanied by Mr.. Stevens and a
friend of the bride. went to Crown
Point, where the ceremony was per-
formed in Rev. Dunlavey's parsonage.
The young folks expected to return
to Chicago, but they had not counted
on the Erie, and were compelled to re-
main in Crown Point all night. They
returned to Chicago the next morning.
A number of Hammond people are
very well acquainted with the bride,
who is a daughter of one Of the lead
ing lawyers Of Montgomery county, and
the groom is also known by the Ham
mond boys, who have recently attended
Wabash college.
The prominence of the young folks
and the fact of their elopement is a
matter of interest to many Hammond
people.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15
|NFUSE
NEW BL OOD
INTO BANK
schrage's East Chicago In
stitution Is to Be Re
organized With Increased
Capital Stock Hammond
Men Interested.

The East Chicago bank, a private
institution, owned by Henry Schrage
of Whiting, is to be re-organized by
the owner and will still be known as
the East Chicago bank. The capital
stock will be increased from $4,000 to
$50, 700, and with the Organization
will come the infusion of new blood
into the institution.
Henry Schrage will remain the presi-
dent of the institution, which has been
buoilt up under his management, and
F. Richard Schaaf and Frank Hammond
of Hammond will be largely interest
ed in the reorganization.
The bank already in frst-class con-
dition, will be greatly strengthened by
the new stockholders, who have large
resources at their command. 1t is ex-
pected that the East Chicago bank will
establish close relations with the Ham
mond Savings and Trust company OF
Hammond and with the Bank of Whit
ing. which will all be practically under
the same control
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15
Deposits $25O,OO0.

The East chicago bank already has
deposits of $250.000, and under the
more aggressive management of the
new stockholders it is expected that it
will become one of the strongest fnan-
cial institutions in the county.
In addition to Henry Schrage of
Whiting and F.. Richard Schaaf and
Frank Hammond of Hammond, there
will be number of East Chicago and
Hammond business men of known in
tegrity and large resources in the en-
larged list of stockholders.
The deal is one of the most signifi-
cant that has taken place in the fnan-
cial circles of the Calumet region since
the amalgamatien of the First Nation
al and the Commercial banks of Ham
mond.
1t is believed that the infusion of
new blood in the management of Mr..
Schrages East Chicago bank means the
building up of a powerful financial in
stitution in Lake county that will be
a factor in the local financial world.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-15
WEATHER.

Partly cloudy and somewhat
s-cIder today, Thursday fairs
aEaOderate northwest winds.
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CONTINUED on Page Eight.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-01
HEYDLER GETS Job
IS CURRENT RUhOR
Says Washington Man vii!
Be Unanimously Elected
To Succeed Pulliafn.

From current reports emanating from
New York and other cities I'm the Ma
ti0nal League circuit. John A. Heydler.
of Washington. viii be unanimously
elected to succeed Harry Eulliam as
president Of the National League when
the board Of managers meet In Louis
Vile Kentucky tomorrow aftepoon
HeydIer has been secretary under the
Pulliam regime and for the past few
months has ably conducted the organt-
cation in the absence Of PUlliam. IT
is understood that Heydler does not
particularly favor the position which he
now seems assured of landing In a
league comprised of eight OF the brain
lest men in baseball circles II is no
soft snap to handle questions which are
certain to arise To the satisfaction Of all
concerned.
All OF the managers in the National
League win be present at the funeral
of PulIiam IN Louisville tomorrow and
viii attend the election of the new pres
ident Immediately afterward In all OF
his dealing with the various managers
and co-workers in the league Heydler
has never incurred any enmity, and
from all indications is doubtless the
man best suited for the vacant posi-
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-01
VETERAN GOES BACK
TO ORIGIN OF THINGS
OId-Timer Writes Interesting Details Of Many OF the
'Firsts in BasebaIl-Teis Of the Advent
of Curves and Gloves.
BY 4poP' FLEMING

Mutuals Of New YORK The actual
score was 60 o. and there and then
was coined tHat famous expression.
"Chicaeoed," which was used Dy report
eTs Tor many years thereafter WHen re-
ferring 10 a shut-0ut. nov SO common
an event thar ite0es not - for any
special comment.
The arst curve 5itener. according 20
report. was Arthur Cummins- The first
/ ever saw was Furlgng. o. Milwaukee.
and then Laurie Reese. of Chicago. 10
WAS to laugh and then TO get mad
Reese was an amateur, but he was so
go3c that hc later joined the profess
sionat ChicagOes It was in 1876 that /
first saw FurloaE.
Scores Decreased.
IL MY last article r left "silver'
Flint'8 name out Of the lne-up of the
celebrated 'stonewaI inheld" Silver
was catcher Of tie Street order, just
as good one day as he was another and
capable of playing back of the bat
seven days a week. He came to Chi
cage from Indianapolis, where he had
wO9 a great name catching The only
Nolan"
With the coming Of the dead ball ana
the more scientific pitching. smaller
scores became the order OF the day,
the e-y was for more Batting. just as
it Is today. The bleachers we're crowd
ed al every game with sports ready TO
bet on anything-he reaches hrst, ne
doesH u ne scores, he won & the win
ming team sill make more iu one inning
than She losers do in the game. he steals
second, they will score in the seventh.
etc. The poolrooms were crowded with
bettOrs and the sport could have ali
the action he wanted
Less than six years after the famous
40 TO 1 game between the Nationals OF
Washington and the Exceisiors OF Chi
cage. in which the latter club received
its quietus after many years OF con-
quering existence, a Chicago paper pub
lished the following
Let up on the scientific
Give US more play terrific,
Which of sport viii be prolific;
Quit the men Of bases huggmg,
Pitch the straight-armed and stif,
Let the batsman bat It-biff.
Let one hit another follow.
Gle the folks a chance to boiler.
Kees} the pitcher pitching true,
Give the nelders work 70 do,
Give the baseball ballyhOo
Aud raise a laundering huiiabulloo"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-01
SULLIVAN PRIMED
FOR DECKER BOUT
Washington Scrapper Conf
dent of Showing Form
in Tuesdays Battle.

When seen this morning, Kid Sullivan
who is preparing for his tight with
Dummy Decker before the Eureka Club
of Baltimore next Tuesday evening, ex-
pressed every confidence that he viii be
in tip-top shape when he enters the ring
for the fifteen-round mill
Sullivan has been out OF the ring for
some time. but says the layOn has
wrought no I'll effects. In Decker the
Washington man meets one CT the most
rugged scrappers in Baltimore. While
Decker has still a whole lot TO learn
about the boxing game, nc can stand
grueling bout and has shown marked
Improvement in all Of his recent battles.
Sullivan was badly beaten the last time
out and for this reason many of the
local fans we're inclined TO think he was
all in. Sullivan claims there is nothing
I'm this talk and says he viii be in his
old form when he steps over the ropes
Tuesday.
Cans and Buckley are the two mel.
who have been proposed as referee for
the. mill. since Il was learned that Jack
Michigan, Of Philadelphia, could not
of6ciate, as was origint lily intended. The
managers Of the two fighters viii meet
this evening and reach some definite
understanding about 2 referee,
This fight has been attracting consld-
cradle attention from the Washington
lovers of boxing and from all indlca-
lions a large crowd viii see the scrap.
Sullivan Is very popular here. His
earnestness, both in training and while
IN the ring. has won him many friends
who are always eager 10 see him in ac-
ton. a special car has been chartered
on the electric road and according %
several prominent sports about the city
over a hundred local men have signtfied
their intention OF making the trip.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-01

who was the first professional bail
player released"
So far as 1 know Charles 10. Hodes,
of The Chicago club Of 1870. may lag
claim to that questionable distinction.
Certainly there have been many players
released since that time. and it Is prob
able that players were released. fired.
OF quit of their own free Will before
that time
Hodes came to Chicago touted as ono
on the greatest shortstors Of his day.
That he was a player Of ability can
not be questioned. He gave flashes Of
his true form time and again. but as he
was 'fndisposed, TO put 1t kindly, from
the time of his arrival in Chicago, and
during his entire stay, he did not I'LL
the bill TO the satisfaction Of himself
or his employers. He was, therefore.
released not sold. ] think ne came
West from the Eckfords, of New York.
While we are on these firsts I'm the
national game. who wore the first glove
Wore First Glove.
To my knowledge Adrian Arson wore
a glove with sponge in 1t while catch
ing in a game between the Cincinuatis
and the Chicagoes. August y, 1878. This
is perhaps. the first authenticated case
/ in professional baseball. / had the mis-
fortune to have mysleft and broken the
/ previous year, while playing behind the
( bat. 5eceiving a whack from the bat
as I tried to grab the ball to throw
TO second. The professional gentleman
who set it. secured a baseball and put
| ting it in the hollow OF my hand
| bound it there.
Being a rabid lover Of the game go
in again some three weeks later. thi.
time with a kid glove filled with cottor
| and played right held-but the only
ball that caQe my way was dead easy
ny and was >caught in the left hand
| sans glove.
When was the first 9 20 0 gam,
played? Between what clubs?
There is no question about my ability
/ TO answer these questions, except as Il
| the GATE. 1 think It was played in 1870
down at Drexel Park. Chicago. Tn,
! contestants were the Chicagos and The
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-01
Interesting Bis of Baseball Chat
Cleaned From the Various Circuits

Easterly is beginning to show the
effects Of too much work. His throw
ing TO bases is not of the best. while
ne needs rest As Mig Clarke has re-
ported, II is likely that Ted VII be
given a rest If ever a man deserved
one, il is the California chap. who has
been one Of the leading factors in the
Cleveland victories by HIS work behind
the bat and his batting.
Murray's principal reason for object
ing 10 trade which would give Magee
TO New York in exchange for DonIin
is that he considers MaEee TO be the
best Out1eldeT in the National League.
That may De true. but Magee has had
an awful time trying to- show It with
some slow men around him To worry
him all of the time
When the Chicago players heard that
it was probably true that Magee would
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-01
NEW TIGER RECRUIT
SHOWS FINE FORM

MEMPHIS. Tenn. Aug. Prank Al
len, the college pitcher. secured by De
rroit for a fan try-Out struck out eight
cen meH and twirled a hitless, runless-
game Yesterday against a local indie
Deud=nl league team. only one runner
reached FIRST on pass, but Allen
caught Him mapping.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-01
COPS MAKE RAID
ON GOTHAM CLUB

NEW YORK, Aug. 1-WhiIe Willie
Faust and Murray Allen were punching
each other in the fourth preliminary
bout al the Longacre A. A. last evening,
Captain OBrien and a dozen plain
clothes men seated in the audience ar
rested both principals and Joe Hess, the
referee.
The fighters and the referee were later
bailed out by. Billy Neumann, the man
aser of the club.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-01

Earned runs-Chicago. q First base
on eTrOTs-W Washington Q Left on
bases-Chicago, 9; Washington. 6. First
base on balls-On Smith. /; off Groom,
5. Innings pitched-By Groom. 10; by
OIL %. Hits made-On Groom, 6, off
OIL, 3. Struck Out-By Groom 3; by
OIL, /; by Smith, 2. Three-base hit
Isbeil. TWo-base hit-Dougherty Sac
Tihce hits-W hite, Isbcu PurtelI, Atz.
fit by pitcher-By Groom. I, by OIL. ].
Wild pitch-GrO0m, Impires- Messrs.
Evans and KERN. Time Of game-1
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-01
VETERAN O'ROURKE
RETURNS TO GAME

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. Aug. Jim
O'Rourke is back in the game.
The oldest player in organized base
ball, he this week, began his thirty
seventh consecutive season.
He owns the Bridgeport club and has
gone behind the bat for it and will al
ternate behind the bat for il the remain
der of the season, or as often as he
feels like playing.