The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-06
NEWS OF THE
DAY IN BRIEF

Amherst. n S. Dec. 6.-The winter
1--we stock show was formally opened
here today BY the general
Cincinnati. O.. Dec. 6.-The annual
convention of the National Association
of Ice Cream manufacturers began a
four days session n this city today.
San Fransico, Cal. Dec 6.-The case
Of Patrick Calhoun, president of the
United Railways. who is charged with
/ attempted bribery OF a supervisor. was
called for its second trial today.
!. San Angelo. Texas. Dec 6-A large
attendance marked the opening of the
West Texas Development congress here
today number of prominen speak
ers are scheduled for the several DAYS
that the gathering will remain in ses
sion.
San Francisco. Ca. Dec. s.-The Sec
,ond cavalry from Fort Des Moines sail
ed for the Philippines today on the
transport Logan. The regiment is in
command of Colonel Frank West.
Cincinnati, o., Dec 6-The annual
convention Of the Journeymen Painters
and Decorators International unfo as
sembled in Cincinnati today with an at
tendance of delegates from many cities
OF the United States and Canada.
Waynesboro, Ga. Dec. 6.-The annual
Georgia field trials began here TODAY.
and as there is plenty of game on the
club preserves, good sport is antici-
pated. Some of the finest bred dogs in
the countr-- are entered in the events
New York. Dec. 6.-Many-of the large
cities Of the country have sent dele
gates to the American Civic Alliance
yr-bs
object OF the meeting is to devise a.
means for co-ordinating civic authori-
ties throughout the country. and also
70 discuss methods for the study and
solution of political problems.
st. Louis. Mo. Dec 6.-wben the
cases brought by various railroads to
test the validity of the Oklahoma two
cent passenger fare law are called for
trial in the United States circuit court
here tomorrow it is probable post
ponement viii be asked by the coun-
sci for the state of Oklahoma to give
them more time for preparation.
Paris. Dec. 6.-One OF the richest col
leetions of jewels ever offered at public
sale in Paris was put up at auction to-
day by the Mont de Piete, otherwise the
government pawnshop. Included in the
collection are some OF the finest OF the
crown jewels OF AbduI-Aziz. ex-srltan
OF Morocco. who pledged them for
loan Of nearly 81. 100000 two wears ago.
Salem ore, Dec s.-One of the in
taresting questions At issue in the CITY
election in Salem today was the pro
posal TO levy special tax for the main
tenance Of a municipal band II the
proposal carries a fund OF So 900 will be
created for the support of the musical
which, in addition to be-
ing subject TO the call of the mayor on
special occasions. will furnish free con
certs during the summer months It is
believed that it will be the arst city
band in the country
Chicago. Dec 6.-What promises to be
the most successful horse SHOW ever
held in Chicago opened in the Gnterna-
tional Exposition building TO-DAY and
viii continue through the remainder Of
the week Among the special features
are the crack riders of Great Britain.s I
cavalry regiments and also the tAmeri- /
can cavalry riders from Fort Riley, who /
took part in the recent New York horse /
show. Included among the entries are
many famous show horses FRONT New
York Baltimore. Philadelphia anu. 9TH |
pr points.