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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-16
'OUCKLINGS' IS INJOYEO

The Ducklings" weddled into the
calcium lights at the TowleOpera House
and were greeted by large and ap-
preciative" audience. The show was a
very good one, as burlesque shows go.
and the coarse features that have char
acterized other burlesques that have
been here recently were omitted
The chorus was as good as that US
ually found in the road show of an or
binary musical comedy and the saving
feature of the entertainment was the
absence of those two bores, the Jewish
and German slap stick artists, who pre-
tend to be funny in the average bur
lesque show
The show seemed to be we'll appre-
ciated by the large audience and it
did not leave the depressed feeling
that is experienced after hearing and
seeing one of the average poor shows
that travel about the country under
the pretense of manufacturing fun.
If Hammond must have burlesque
the 'Ducklings" kind will do the least
harm of all.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-16
T. D. M'ELROY TO TALK
To Address Stockholders of
Betting and Hose Co.
at City Hall.

There will be meeting Of the stock
holders OF the McIlroy Betting & Hose
company at the city hall Friday night
Dec. II F. B. McIlroy will address
the body and give a general outline of
the business in general and its possi-
bilities
Mr.. McIlroy is very grateful to the
citizens of Hammond for financing his
company and enabling him to get a
start here He is very enthusiastic over
the prospects ad he wants to take the
opportunity tomorrow night to thank
the people of Hammond for the courz
tesies they have extended to him
There have been a number of liberal
subscriptions to stock. and the stock
holders Of the new company are as fol-
lows:
Frank S. Betz. A. F. Rohrer. otto
Knoerzer. L. Knoerzer. David Reid. J.
Floyd Irish, William w Mcmahon. A.
F. Knotts. ". d. .Weis. George NJ
Eder. George NJ. Brusel. J. D. Brusel
T. z. Brennan, Otto Duelke. Math
BUMPER. Henry Bieker. G. Warner
John Pascaly. Joseph l. Humpfer. John
Kowalskf. John Miller, Henry J. Huber,
Daniel Brown, M. j. Brennan. B. Nova
kcwski, f. NJ Beiriger. Mrs Math
Humpfer. Mrs. A. Summers. J. NJ. Stin-
son, Sylvia Stickler.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-16
IS RENAMED SECRETARY
John G. Becker Elected Of
fetal of State Township
Trustees Association.
TIMES BUREAU
AT THE STATE CAPITAL


Indianapolis, Dec. I6.-John C. Becker
of Hammond, trustee of North Town
ship, was today reelected secretary of
the State Association of Township
Trustees.
The Indiana State Trustees associa-
tion in the biggest session of the as
ISOLATION ever held seemed in aN de-
nunciatory mood yesterday Many of
the trustees do not like the new ac-
counting law which, in anticipation. is
causing them more mental anguish.
they admit, than it is likely to cause
after it is put in operation. Many of
them have a grudge against road super
visors. Others are disturbed over the
decision Of the supreme court. which
has brought road building to stand
still.
In the meeting yesterday afternoon
a suggestion for a special session to
get rid of the road supervisor was ap-
plauded uproariously.
There are LOIS trustees in the state.
and it is estimated nearly 80 per cent
are present. Interest in the account
ing board installations which they ex-
pect to get examined, and new legis-
latfon desired, is given as the cause
of the unusual gathering. The mem
bers of the accounting board are the
centers of groups, each member of
which evinces a desire to shoot the
state accountant full of questions. State
Examiner w A. Dehority was treated
in this style all day yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-16
NEW RULES FOR
TEACHERS GUIDANCE
Pamphlet to Be Soon Issued
as Result of Riverside
Misunderstanding.
WILL Be A MODEL OF DETAIL
Take Up Questions of Discipline
and Other Matters of
Importance.

AS a result of the case of insubor-
dination which resulted in the dis
charge of Miss Camp of the Riverside
school and the transfer of one of the
other teachers, the board of educa-
tion is now having set of rules drawn
up for the guidance of the pupils, jani-
tors, teachers, principals and super
visors of the public schools.
The new set of rules is to be revised
by the board of education and will fin
ally be published in pamphlet form
and distributed to all those concerned
The new set of rules is the most com
prehensive that has ever been drawn
up for the local schools and is expect
ed to be a model for other schools
about the state.
Each teacher will be required to thor
oughtly persue the pamphlet as soon
as she is employed and govern her
self accordingly. Every detail of school
management is taken up and the teach
er is informed of just what is expect
ed of her.
The plan to issue a pamphlet of
rules was the outcome of the misun-
derstanding between the teachers and
the principal Of the Riverside school
The new rules provide just when a
teacher must be in her room and that
no visiting among the teachers shall
take place during the school hours. The
duties of the teachers are also outlined
and the requirements of discipline as
we'll
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-16
FINE HOLIDAY WEEK
FOR BOYv|LLE BOYS
Program Includes All Man
ner of Games and Enter
tanning Functions.
RECEPTION IS A FEATURE
Series of Sunday Meetings To Be In
augurated Dec. 19, Mayor Con-
roy to Preside.

program has been prepared for
Christmas week in Hammond's Boy
vile that will insure one of the pleas
antest holidays that the boys of Ham
mond have ever had.
The program includes basketball
games, hikes" and a reception on
New Years day by the officers of Boy
vile to their friends This reception
is to be held in the basement of the
Episcopal church.
The boys classes in the Hammond
Athletic association gymnasium will be
extended to two hours and there will
be an extra class in addition. The pro-
gram, in fact. is so complete that there
will be something doing for the citi-
zens of Boyville every minute
Next Sunday BoyvilIe will begin a
series of pleasant Sunday afternoon
meetings. Mayor Conroy will preside
A good speaker will talk to the boys
and there will be special music.
Mr.. Hahn is making arrangements
to make these meetings popular among
the boys, and already has several men
in view who will address the boys.
on Dec. 26 Mr.. Walter Henry MacPher-
son of Chicago, who has a Boyville on
the south side, will speak
It is expected that he will bring the
mayor with him. On Jan. Rev. Smith
of the Episcopal church, Hammond, will
be the speaker. At all these meetings
the boys will sing and speak.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-16
Announcements are made of Magic
City's Huge Christmas Presents,
in the Shape of Factories
HAMMOND
WINNER At
{. CHICAGO
Especial to THE TINES )

East Chicago, Ind, Dec. 16.-The
Baptist Athletic leagues first team of
Hommond won their second game of
the season by defeating the East Chi
cago fiye In roughly played game at
the East Chicago skating rink last
night by score of 21 to 49,
The game was rough throughout and
both teams put up a strenuous battle.
Although the game was marred by the
many fouls that were called on the
players 1t was extremely exciting at
times Hudson of Hammond proved to
be in fine form and showed some class
In making foul baskets.
East Chicago led in the first half.
the count being in their favor by one
point. The game become so exciting
In the second half that the people
could hardly keep their seats. with
only three minutes to play and with
East Chicago five points in the lead
the Hammond five started a campaign
playing the East Chicago team off
their feet, and when the final whistle
blew the score stood 21 to 10 ins favor
of the visitors.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-16
ASKS FOR A DIVORCE
f. M. Siebert Wants Matri
monial Bonds Between
Self and Wife Cut.

Attorney W. H. Sickman, represent
ing Francis NJ. Siebert, has started an
action for divorce against Siebert' 5
wife. In the complaint it is alleged
that the Sieberts were married in Ko-
komo, on Christmas day, in the year
1899, and that they separated Dec. s,
1909
Thomas E. Reynolds is named as the
correspondent in the case, and it is al
legged that Reynolds took advantage of
the fact that Siebert is a switchman
and works nights to make visits to his,
Siebert's wife.
He further charges his wife with
being slovenly and says that she fire.
quently failed to get supper for him
and to cook his other meals. They have
as the fruits of their marriage two
children, Joseph c. Siebert, aged 9, and
Bertha, aged q
Mr. Siebert asks for the custody of
his children on the ground that his wife
is not fit person to rear them
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-16
MAILER WINS HIS CASE
Mother-in-Law Theory In
troduced With Helpful
Results to Client.

William J. McAleer returned this
turned this morning from Fort Wayne.
where he has been defending Anthony
B. Stemen on the charge of deserting
his family, which, in this state, is
felony.
The evidence developed that Mr.
Stemen took good care of his family
as he could under the circumstances.
and that his mother-in-law was the
cause of the separation of him and
his wife; that the mother-tn-law had
advised the wife to have Stemen ar
rested on three different occasions and
caused Stemen to lose his job
The case was defended on the moth
er-in-law" theory. Mr. McAleer told
the jury of the old Biblical saying. used
in matrimonial ANAL gamation. which is
as follows:
Whom God has join4d together let
no man put asunder," should be
changed for humanitys sake to read:
Whom God hath Joined together let
no mother-in-law put asunder."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-16
ASKS $1,000 DAMAGES
U. S. Metals Refining Com
pany Sued for Injury
to Mans Leg.

Attorney Walter T. Hardy, represent.
senting his client, George Czakos, has
brought suit against the United States
Metals Refining company to recover
$4,000 damages.
In the complaint it is alleged that
on Sept. II, 1909, the defendant was
injured through the falling of a mum
Der of bars of metal which were care
lessly and negligently piled ready for
the furnaces
The accident resulted in an injury
to Czakos' right leg. his ankle and his
foot. 1t is alleged that he is a man
of 80 years of age and that he will
suffer from his injuries for the rest of
his life.
He is capable, according to the COM
plant. of earning from 50 to ss a day,
and the amount of the damage is placed
at approximately $4,000.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-16
REFUSES TO ALLOW
SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor illustrates Attempt
of Council to "Put
Something Over"
FRANCHISE MATTER TO WAIT
Gas and Electric Company's Measure
Must Take the Regular Course
Of Business.
Especial to THE TINES )

Whiting, Ind. Dec. 16.-The special
meeting which was to have been held
by the Whiting city council last even
ing, for the purpose of passing the
Castleman gas and electric franchise
was called off.
Mayor Edward Smith who, together
with City Clerk Jones, have alone
fought for the interests of the CITY
and against the city councilmen who
plan to give away to NJ n. Castle
man of Gary valuable grants. posi-
lively refused to sanction the call for
a special session of the city council
The co1ncilmen now will be com
PEELED to wait until the next regular
session of the council They all go
out of office after the first of the year.
but so anxious are they to pass the
Objectionable measures and to give
Castleman everything in the way of
franchises that they have to give
away, that they will try to hold a
meeting before the first OF the year
and pass the gas and electric COM
pany's franchise
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-16
SMALL But SELECT
Eagles Entertainment Too
Close to Christmas to
Draw Large Crowd.

While the crowd for the Eagles So
cial gathering in their lodge rooms
last evening was rather small. those
who We're present enjoyed an excep-
t'onally pleasant evening.
J. rogressive pedro and dancing af-
forded amusement for old and young up
to late hour. The evening was closed
with the serving of a light luncheon,
which was enjoyed by all
Arrangements had been made to en-
tertain large crowd. but when the
plans were first made no account was
made Of the fact that at this time peo-
pie would be in the midst of their holt
day preparations
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-16
TO EMPLOY
THOUSANDS
Skilled Labor to Be En-
gagged Almost Exclus-
lively at Good Wages. j.

Capital presented Gary with a great
Christmas present today in the shape
or two new industries. one present had
been promised the city in the indefinite
future and another is brand new.
Ihey were tied with baby ribbon and
thrown into Gary's allotment of in
dustries for good measure
The developments which should
gladden. the hearts of every citizen OF
Gary are as follows:
The announcement is made of the
construction of the plant of the Amer
lean Sheet and Tin Plate mills. cost
ing s4,500,0o0, employing two thou
sand men. to be located adjoining the
plant of the Indiana Steel company on
the west.
The landing of an entirely new fac
tory, the plant of the Pittsburg Bolt
and Screw factory, which will employ
1900 skilled hands, and which is to be
located east OF the Indiana Steel com
pany, is also announced This plant
will start construction work imme-
diately
VIII Build at once.
The locating Of the two plants sim
ultaneously fills Gary's cup of joy to
Continued on page seven)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-16

affirmative acts or mere silence under
circumstances where he should speak
encourages or permits others to pur-
sue course of conduct or expend mon
ey or alter their condition in contra
vention Of the rights for which he con
tends he cannot call upon the court
afterwards for its summary interfer-
ence.' Vickery VS.. Board, 1874 Indiana.
page 554."
Conclusion.
After quoting a number of other de-
cisions of the higher courts. pertinent
to the case at issue, the Judge closed
the opinion as follows:
Many, many other cases might be
quoted which declare the same doc
trine-cases which apply this doctrine
where statutes have been repealed.
where the constitutionaIity of statutes
has not been questioned where the
constitutionality of statutes is ques-
toned, and even where the unconsti-
tutionality has been declared and the
work afterwards done The founda-
tion of this rule is: One who seeks
equity must do equity One shall not
receive benefits performed in good
faith and holding them repudiate the
charge. But 1t is not necessary in this
case to carry these rules to their ex-
treme conclusion, for no taxpayer com
plains. 1t is more a question of the
power of the auditor to draw the war
rant and the treasurer to pay that
warrant for the amount allowed and
ordered paid by the county commits
sioners.
Similar Case Filed Yesterday.
The auditor has the authority to
draw the warrant; the treasurer has
the authority to pay that warrant.
The complaint is good, and the demur-
rer thereto is overruled."
A case of similar nature was filed
yesterday when Contractor W. b.
Hutchinson. through Attorneys Crum-
packer & DAILY, last night began man
damus proceedings in the Porter su-
perior court against County Auditor
Corboy and County Treasurer CopIir.
The plaintiff seeks to compel the au-
ditor to issue and the treasurer to
honor the warrants for gravel road
work already completed
Both cases will go to the supreme
court.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-16
COUNTY
OPTION
LAW D. K.
Indiana Supreme Court
Rules That Mooted Stat
ute Is Constitutional
Three Judges Sustain,
Two Not Concurring.
TIMES BUREAU
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
[Ss-aai..l \
Especial to THE TIMES. )

indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 16-The Indi-
ana supreme court today held the In
diana county local option law consti-
tutional. decision having been rem
dered in the case of George McPhear-
son, the NoblesvilIe saloonkeeper, who
was convicted of violating the local
option law
Judges Hadley, Monks and Myers
sustained the local option law, while
Judges Montgomery and Jordan filed
dissenting opinions.
The court discussed various constitu-
tional objections to the law, but found
none well founded. 1t says that the
title Of the act. which reads An act
to better regulate, restrict and con-
troll the sale of intoxicating liquors
and providing for local option cleo
tions.' is sufficient
The court argues further that the
act does not attempt to confer legis-
lative powers on the people of the
county, and that the taking of effect
in each county is not made to depend
on the holding of an election. and, fur
thermore, that it does not provide for
a suspension Of liquor laws by popu-
lar vote.
tues OutSlue cases.
To support the decision, cases are
cited from seevral states and liquor
legislation for the past sixty years is
reviewed. The court says that the act
only does what it assumes to do-to
regulate, restrict and control the sale
of intoxicating liquors. The court says,
however. that if the act were really
prohibitory its title would not be suf-
ficient and then the law would be in
valid Nothing was decided as to when
the law took effect
Following the decision of the SUI
preme court, leaders of the Anti Sa-
loon League said that they would now
seek the enactment Of a law to pro
hibit shipment of liquor from wet ter
ritory into dry territory in this state
The fact that the judges stood three
to allows the victory for the Anti
Saloon League by only very narrow
margin. although. for all purposes, it is
as binding as though the judges had
been unit on the question.
The decision will not only have a far
reaching effect as far as the liquor law
in Indiana is concerned. but may have
great bearing on the next state cam
paign.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-16
DEMOLITION IS BEGUN
Work of Tearing Down the
Court House on in
Earnest.

The work of tearing down the cor
ners of the Lake superior court house
in order to remodel it has begun in
dead earnest, and apparently the con-
tractors. Reed & Bump, are not going
to wait for spring to make headway
in the work on the building.
TIE stone is all being saved, and it
is believed that most of it can be used
over again. The building presents a
peculiar appearance with the corner
torn down, and it looks as though it
was being razed
There IS great deal of local interest
being taken in the work and it is be-
heved that Hammond will have a court
house of which it may well be proud
when it is completed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-16
WILL
START On
NEW BASE
East Chicago Financial In.
stitution Is ReorganizedI
Meeting of Directors
Takes Place and All De.
tails Are Perfected.
Especial to THE T1MEs)

East Chicago, Ind, Dec. 16.-The re-
| organization of the East Chicago bank
took place in East Chicago yesterday
afternoon at o'clock, in the directors.
room of the bank
Henry Schrage was elected presi-
dent, Frank Hammond was elected
vice president, and James o. Parks
was elected cashier. The directorate
elected is as follows: Henry Schrage.
DR.. A. G. Schlieker c. l. Kirk, Richard
Schaaf, Frank Hammond and James
O. Parks. One vacancy in the direct
crate remains to be filled
The personnel of the reorganized
bank reveals its strength Henry
Scharge. the president. is rated in
Bradstreet's at $4,000 and is inter-
ested in Whiting bank
Frank Hammond, the vice president,
is one of the chief promoters of the
plan for the reorganization of the
bank He is secretary and treasurer
of the Hammond Savings and Trust
company. and is reputed to be one Of
the most conservative and trust
worthy business men of the region
Has Strong backing.
James o. Parks, the cashier, has had
long experience in the banking busi-
ness as cashier of the East Chicago
bank. and will remain in that capacity
in the reorganized bank
f. Richard Schaaf one of the prin-
cipal stockholders and one of the men
who promoted the reorganization Of
the bank, is director of the First Ma
tional bank Of Whiting. and vice presi-
dent Of the Hammond Savings and
Trust company. He is prominent in
the business and political activity Of
the region.
Mayor elect A. G. Schlieker of East
Chicago is a director in the bank. DIR.
Schlieker owns a large amount of real
estate in East Chicago. and is one of
the leading business and professional
men of that city.
C. L. Kirk is a director in the bank.
He is the superintendent of the water
and light plant of East Chicago. He
is also the owner of large amount of
real estate and is prominent in the
business life of the city. being also
chairman of the city central commit
tee
stock. Ovcrsubscribed.
Some time ago it was rumored that
E. W. Wiekey and Albert Dewitt Err
skine had secured control of the East
Chicago bank but they have no con-
nection with the reorganized institu-
ton.
After the reorganization of the bank
there was a scramble for the extra
stock which was available as a result
of the increased capitalization. This
stock was largely oversubscribed.
The plans of the future were not
discussed to any length at the meet
ing yesterday but it is understood that
plans will be set on foot to give East
Chicago a new bank Of which it may
well be proud.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-16
ONE CASE rs
TRIED TODAY
Jury Discharged After Lis
tening to Evidence.

One case. that of Martin Corbett VS..
the Cain Construction company. was
tried in the Lake superior court this
morning. The jury returned verdict
Of S36 in favor of the plaintiff
The jury was then discharged and
viii not try any more cases this term.
The trial of court cases viii be be-
fore-Judge Reiter on Monday and will
be continued until the end of the term.
This week has been a quiet one in
court circles owing TO the fact that it
was found difficult to try any one Of
the numerous cases that are now on
the docket.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-16
LITTLE LIFE GOES OUT
Infant Son of Henry Bike
man Dies.

Lawrence Bixeman, the 5-months old
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bixeman,
262 Sohl street. died at o'clock this
morning. the child having had poor
health practically from the time it was
born.
The body will be taken on the s:1s
Monon to Cedar Lake next Saturday
morning and from there to the Catholic
church at Hanover Center. where the
funeral services will be held prior to
the burial in the family cemetery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-16
LOCATES IN HAMMOND

Hammond's population was in
creased by one today when Guy c.
Brownell. formerly of Lowell, came
here to make his headquarters in Ham
mond as special agent for the Equitable
Life Assurance society. For the pres
ent Mr.. Brcwnen is established in
suite 412, in the Hammond building.
Owing to the good travelling facilities
that he finds in Hammond, Mr. BrownelI
expects to make his headquarters for
the whole region.