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Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-23
CLAIMS HE DID
ALL NECESSARY
CAPTAIN OF STEAMER TOPEKA
RESENTS CRITICISM
DECLARES HE KNEW NO ONE
ALIVE ON ST. cRoIx
Says He ClrcIed Burning Vessel and
Inspected Waters in Vicinity Until
Assured He Could Render
No Assistance

SAN PEDRO, Nov 22.-"It is all
foolishness to direct any criticism
against the officers of the steamer City
of Topeka in relation to the st. Crolx
disaster" said Capt. Hannah tonight
Just before he sailed for San Fran
cleo.
1--WE made straight for the steamer
when we saw her burning and ap-
preached as closely as safety would
permit No living soul could have ex-
listed on the doomed ship at that time.
| naturally supposed all of the pas
sengers had been taken off by another
vessel, as 1 knew the st. Croix was
equipped with wireless and ample time
had intervened between the time l
knew she would reach this distance
from San Pedro to have enabled a fast
steamer to have come to her relief.
ION the other hand, the presence in
the immediate vicinity of the life raft
and the spar showed that if any one
had been swimming around the wreck
they could have reached them and
kept afloat. AS to putting out our
small boats, it was entirely unneces-
sary, as we could see perfectly and
circled around the burning vessel.
II knew If the passengers escaped
in small boats they would keep to-
gether, and as the sea was calm and
they were but three miles off shore
they would have no difficulty in reach
ing land. There were lights on shore,
but we often see lights in this vicinity,
and no signal of any kind reached us.
"If the burning steamer had been
sighted, say twenty miles off shore,
my actions of course would have been
different. l then would have tried to
locate the ships boats or find If they
had received assistance from other
sources, but under the circumstances
in this locality there was nothing 1
could have done. If / could not see
anything further in daylight, what pos
sible help could l have given in the
dark and fog which soon settled down
on the scene of the disaster?"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-23
CHARGES Jurors with DRINKING

NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-Martin w
Littleton, counsel for Charles w
Morse, the convicted banker, argued
motion for a new trial before the
federal court of appeals today, in the
course of which he alleged there had
been promiscuous drinking among the
members of the jury which convicted
Morse and that one member was suf-
fering from alcoholism to such an ex-
tent that a cot had to be carried to
the jury room.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-23
CAPT. FRED WARNER
MAKES His REPORT
Evades Would-Be lnterViewers, and
When Seen Lated Adds Moth
ing to His First
Report

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 22.-Capt.
Frederick Warner of the burned
steamer st. Croix arrived by train to-
day and made a report of the disaster
to the inspectors of hulls and boilers
after a conference with Charles H.
Hamilton of the ompany which ope-
rated the vessel. Warner was accom-
panied by Purser J. l.. Ford and c. G..
Claggett, a passenger on the st. Croix.
Capt. Warner slipped off the back of
the train on his arrival and made his
hotel in order to evade would-be in
reviewers He was closeted with Ham
ilton for some time, and when seen
later in the day added nothing to the
story he has already told of the acci-
dent,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-23
Cut Rates Cease Friday

SAN PEDRO, Nov. 22.-The agent
of the Pacific Coast Steamship COM
pany here has instructions to sell no
more cut rate tickets for San Fran
cisco after the sailing of the Santa
Rosa from Redondo next Friday. 1t is
the opinion among the shipping in
terests that the loss of the st. Croix
will put an end to the rate war
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-23
Must Repair Roadbeds

TOPEKA, Kas., Nov. Ex-Governor
w. H. Stubbs served notice today on
the officers of the Missouri Pacific rail-
road system that he would instruct the
attorney general to bring action to
place the central branch, which runs
through central Kansas, in the hands
of a receiver unless the roadbeds are
repaired at once. The object of the re-
ceivership would be for the purpose Of
making the necessary repairs.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-23
Freiehter Driven on Sand Bar

CHICAGO, Nov. 22-The freighter
Boston, of the Western Transit COM
pany, after battling all night against
the wind and waves on Lake Mich
igan was driven onto a sand bar to-
day near Chicago. Life saving crews
took the crew of eighteen men to shore.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-23
Monetary Commission Adlourns

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-After ap-
pointing a subcommittee, of which
Senator Aldrich is chairman, to super
wise the publication Of its documents,
the monetary commission adjourned
today for an indefinite period.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-23

and in any view Of the cases the pen
atty suffered had gone beyond the
limit of fair measure"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
SCHWAB PREDICTS EARLY
END To THE STEEL WAR
Admits That Wages Will Fall With Rates, and Says the
Trouble Will Soon Be Over AS Returning
Confidence Comes.

New York March 6.-Charles NJ.
schwab. the first president of the steel
trust, and now head Of the Bethlehem
steel company by the grace of Andrew
Carnegie believes, ii IS said, that the
present war of prices between the
United States Steel corporation, or
trust, and the so-called independents.
will be of short duration.
Mr.. Schwab returned from Europe
yesterday after a three months trip in
which he combined, as in his wont,
business with pleasure. He denied en-
phaticalIy that he had INDUCED in
gambling while abroad and that at one
sitting he had lost 1000 francs. a min
ute, for several minutes. He also de-
MED that he contemplated selling the
palatial residence he constructed on
Riverside Drive In addition, he dis
sipated several other rumors similar
to those which always are set in cir
culation during his absence and for
which his friends believe the so-called
western faction in the steel trust OPP
posed to him and Andrew Carnegie, is
responsible.
Reverting to the subject of steel Mr.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
DERING COAL COMPANY IN
THE HANDS OF RECEIVER

The Dering Coal company of Della
ware, a 100000 corporation which
operates mines valued at s6.oo0,oOo in
Illinois and Indiana and has further as
sets of $1,o75.OoO, was placed in the
hands of William c. Niblack. vice presi-
dent of the Chicago Title and Trust
company as received by Judge Kohlsaat
in the cirruit rourt yesterday. While
the general offices are in Chicago,
preparations for auxiliary rereivership
were made in Jurisdiction where the
company has property.
The petition was filed by the Witt
Mercantile company which has claim
for $2,s24o6, and Jackson K Dering,
owner OF s35o.o00 stock. The com
pany's embarrassment is attributed to
troubles with the United States Steel
corporation and to the recent financial
depression
The Dering company. according to
the bill of complaint, has fifty year con-
tracts with the Illinois Steel company
the American Steel and Wire company
the American Bridge company and the
American steel and Tin Plate company
alleged subsidiary companies of the
United States Steel corporation, to fur.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06

Schwab said: 7 have been abroad for
a short time and in consequence I am
not in as close touch with the situa-
ton as I otherwise should have been;
but I can say that the trouble in bust
ness which has caused so much ex-
element in the last few days was not
altogether unexpected.
Predicts Early End to Trouble.
AS a matter of fact, there had been
indications for months that it was due
to arrive about the time the swallows
are supposed to return, namely. in the
spring. Conditions are not such. how
ever, that it cannot be brought TO a
conclusion before long. In fact, I am
very hopeful of a satisfactory termin-
alton of the trouble at an early date.
That. too, is the attitude. l believe, of
most men engaged in the steel bust
ness"
on the subject of the reduction of
wages of steel workers which follow
ed the cut in the price of steel. Mr.,
Schwab said:
Il steel prices go down it is but
natural and almost inevitable that the
price Of labor should likewise fall. 1t
is fact well known. not only to steel
fnanciers, but generally, that for some
years back when there has been an
advance in the price of steel there has
been a corresponding rise in the wage
scale.
The demand for steel at the pres
ent time is by no means as great as
might be wished for. That, however,
| is accounted for by the depression in
| business which has been in existence
for more than year past The condi-
tons in the financial world as they
exist generally are reflected very
/ quickly in the steel industry.
Optimist on Future of steel.
THE gradual lessening of the de-
preston means better times for the
steel trade, and before many months
there should be a large improvement
IN the steel conditions that are now
exciting.
4 am one of the greatest optimists
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06

The senate yesterday morning asked
Governor Marshall to extend the time
in which he would receive bills from
the Legislature, and the governor sent
work to the upper house that he would
comply with the part of the request
and keep his Office open until Satur-
day evening at 6 o'clock. The senate
forthwith sent it's vote of thanks to
the chief executive. The governors
action means much to the senate, which
body had passed comparatively few
house bills, and still had the appropria-
ton bill to consider in its entirety 1t
was expected that the appropriation
bill would be taken UP some time this
afternoon, and the discussion contin-
ued late tonight and then completed
Saturday morning. This would give the
senate several hours to act further on
engrossed house bills and the more i'm
portant senate bills, which authors
will attempt to rush through the gen
| eral assembly at the eleventh hour.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
BLACK OAK.

Otto Seehase of Indiana Harbor was
a business visitor here Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Even were Indi-
ana Harbor visitors Thursday.
P. w streubig of the firm Of Streu-
big & Gels Of Crown Point transacted
business here Thursday at Tolleston.
Sam Paulson of Tolleston and Mr..
Osterman of Clarke were seen on our
streets Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christ. Lehman of the
Ridge spent Thursday at Tolleston.
]. c. Seberger transacted business at
Chicago Friday.
Math Seberger of Schererville was a
business visitor here Friday.
Henry Nimitz went to Chicago Fri
day to consult an eye specialist. a
few years ago he dropped some lime
into one of his eyes and lately it has
given him a great deal of trouble.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
HEARD BY RUBE.

The knights OF the Razor Of Gary
have organized and henceforth will hold
monthly meetings, to decide in all prob
close or not at all.
Banks in Gary in a short time will
become as numerous as restaurants.
There will be no trouble to find the
bank to put your money in. but trouble
to hnd the money.
If you don't think the census of
Gary is correct just count them and
see for yourself.
There are several people in Gary who
will have to give UP the idea of pur-
chasing an automobile this year. be-
cause they have to fill their lots with
black dirt.
We are doomed to disappointment
The moving picture shows did not
have a chance to get a film on the in
auguration, owing to the weather.
In just few short weeks the big
lake freighters will be bringing their
ore-laden boats TO Gary.
Have you had occasion to miss moth
ers' sassafras tea this spring?
Only thirty-six more days until East
er. That is surely a short time in
which to think about and plan it.
Well welI just have to get along
without it, but some day we'll show
EN- where to 'get off at"
The main trouble in complying the
new county directory is that new com
ers are arriving so fast in Gary thai
they have a hard time checking then
off
The town dads feel that they have
outgrown their quarters, and will move
to more up-to-date quarters after mex
/ Tuesday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06

nish annually from 100000 to 2,7oo. 600
tons of coal
These companies it is declared. owe
the Dering company s215,OOO, which
they refuse to pay because of differ
ences over damage claims. The Der
ing company asserts the damage claims
to be without basis. and charges that
the steel companies have contributed
largely toward destroying its credit.
Dering company was organized un-
der the laws OF Delaware in 1904. It's
general offices are at 81 Van Buren,
street. r. r. Hammond is president
and J. B. Boynon is secretary. Jack
son K. Dering. the complaining stock
holder. lives at Antioch, III.
The companies mines are: Three in
Vermilion county, Ind; three in Yer
million county. Ill; two in Franklin
county, ILL.,; one lease property in Yer
million county, Ind, all in operation
and one in Vigo county. Ind. now be-
ing operated. The properties, it is de-
clared, cover 1900 acres and the
yearly output is 100000 tons Of coal
The petitioners maintain that under
a reeeivership, and with the return OF
the country's geenral prosperity. the
company's financial troubles can be ad-
1usted.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
Monday Musical.

The Red Cross charity workers will
give a musical and talk to the people
OF the colored Baptist church at their
building on the corner of Thirteenth
adm Broadway. The musical will be
given Monday night to the members of
the congregation and their friends
free of charge. A great deal of good
work has been done among the colored
people by the charity workers and the
entertainment is given for the purpose
of establishing closed relations be-
tween the two. No admission viii be
charged.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
With heLegisIators

The house yesterday put up to the
senate the question Of whether or not
the sheriffs' in-and-out fee law and
the clerks fee grab law shall stand.
Both bills were passed by the house
just before adjournment at noon, rush
ed through the hands of the enrolling
clerks and hurried to the senate, in
time, the house members judged, for
the senate to act. The bills passed
were introduced by McGinnis. The
first, repeating the law giving the
sheriffs the in-and-out fees, was passed
by a vote of 60 to 10. The second re-
peals of the clerks fee grab measure
and. was passed by a vote of SO to IS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
NERRILLVILL.E.

We learn that Mr.. Seaman. the in
terurban man. has finally decided to
go on the west line through Ross
township.
Seymour Wayman, who has been
postmaster in Merrillville for many
years, has resigned. We have not
learned who will succeed him.
Mrs. John Stoltz is on the sick list,
Martha Lennertz returned from Chi
cago Heights yesterday, where she has
been spending the week with her sis
ter, Mrs. George Towle.
Mr. Joe Franz and his daughter, Mrs
Joe Helm, were Chicago visitors yes
terday
Miss Maggie Wilmer and Miss
Schriever were shopping in Crown
Point yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
THE CITY
Rush for Permits.

The rush for building permits in the
clerks Office Of Gary continues. hav-
ing begun with a new impetus early
this week The latest permits to be
granted are as follows:
W. L Cropley three-story frame
building on Madison street near
Eighth avenue.
T. A. Green, contractor, three two
story frame buildings on Monroe street
near Sixth avenue.
Fiskum & Anderson, two-story frame
on Polk street, near Seventh avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06

that ever lived in regard to the big
future that lies ahead OF the steel In
dustry in this country. In the United
States alone there will always. judge.
be a demand for the steel products of
the country that viii exceed the
amount of steel TO be exported.
AS an example of the progress We
have the facts that in 1850 the pro-
duetion of steel in the United States
was 1000. 600 tons; in 1907 the produce
ton had jumped to huge figure OF 20
10000 tons. Ten years more should
see. I think. a doubling OF the latter
figure"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
Easter Rehearsal.

A rehearsal for the Queen Esther
cantata, which will be given in the
Congregational church next Wednes-
day evening under the direction Of
Professor Rice. A male chorus was
formed last night, composed of Messrs.
o'Ldn, Rodger, Morrison and Dr..
Fouls, who will render several selec-
lions at the Congregational church at
the services tomorrow evening. An
other feature of the services Will be a
Duet from Queen Esther" by Mrs.
Hemingman and J. Roy Morrison.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06

Every housekeeper recognizes the
need OF effective remedies to be used
in meTgencies-when something must
be done right away. Such a remedy
is Perry Davis Painkiller. for sprains
and bruises. for strained muscles and
for the aches and pains resulting from
blows and falls. Burns and cuts are
instantly relieved by IL and helped to
healing Its mission of mercy began
seventy years ago. It is US ed in all
countries and millions Of bottles are
sold annually. There is but one Pain
killer, Perry Davis, Have you seen
the new large S5c. size?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
BETTER THAN SPANKING.

Spanking does not cure children Of
bed wetting. There is constitutional
cause for this trouble. Mrs NJ. Sum
mers, Box W, Notre Dame. Ind. VIII
send free to any mother her success
full home treatment, with flnl tnstruc-
lions. Send no money, but write her
today If your children trouble you in
this way. Don't blame the child, the
chances are It can't help il. This
people troubled with urine difficulties
by day or night,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
TOLLESTON.

Special adjourned meeting will be
held by the town board this evening.
The streets, which are to be improved
by sidewalks, will be decided upon.
The automobile bus from the Lion
store, in Hammond. took a large num-
Der of Tolleston people to Hammond
yesterday, where they did shopping.
Mrs. August Rump was a Chicago
visitor yesterday, visiting her daugh-
ter.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
Set for March 81.

The date for the opening and dedica-
ton of the new Presbyterian church of
Gary has been set for March q. Rev.
T. Z. walton, pastor of the church,
is already preparing a program for the
dedicatory services. The church build
ing is rapidly nearing completion and
all that remains to be done is the in
terror decorating and the installing Of
the furniture
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
Hold Meeting.

The I o. o. F. held their regular
meeting last night and officers William
Miller and George Nestorovich were
given the first degree. They have
heretofore had some hard tussle with
prisoners, but never have they exper-
fenced one, like the tuss1e with the
goat last night.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
Briefs.

Mr.. w. S. Feuer of the Feuer build
ing was in Indiana Harbor yesterday
on business
Mr.. Joseph Meisler. brother of the
leader of Meis1er's famous band of
Wheeling, W. Va. was in Gary yes
terday. together with P. ]. Holden of
that city, for the purpose of looking
over Gary real estate. They are old
friends of Mr.. H. A Vossler of the firm
of Young & Vossler. and will probably
close up with them for property.
The Christian Science society of Gary
will hold services Sunday at 8 o'clock
in parlor A. Victoria hotel. Sunday
school will be held at AIS in the aft
ernoon at ee7 Harrison street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
Taken to Jail.

Mollie Rutledge and Bonnie Tyler,
the two negroes who were arrested
and fined for keeping a house of Ill
fame, were taken to the county Jail
yesterday afternoon to serve out their
fine, by Officer Gus Newman. The two
negro women, Lille Johnson and Lille
Freeman, who were inmates of the
house, took a change OF venue from
Judge Huber's court to East Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
Concert Tonight.

The fourth and last of the series of
entertainments given under the au-
spices Of the Gary Masonic Social club
will take place tonight when the Ly-
C UNI Grand Concert company will ap-
pear at Assembly hall. The company
is said to be the best of their kind on
the road, and large attendance is as
sured. The company is composed of
Madame Alice Myron. contralto; Miss
Palma Anderson, pianiste; Mr.. Arthur
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
Street in Bad Shape.

Officer Gus Newman reported to the
police department yesterday afternoon
that the street near the corner of
Eighth avenue and Broadway was in
bad condition Some time ago the
street at that place was under minded
by workmen and since then 1t has
settled. leaving several dangerous
holes
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
Copy of Census.

Yesterday the certified copy of the
census of Gary was sent to the SUI
prem lodge of the Elks at Indianapo-
lis by Attorney Clyde Hunter. show
ing that Gary had more than 5000 in
habitants. This has been the only OBJ
stacIe in the way of securing special
dispensation to organize an EIks lodge
in Gary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
Moving Office.

C. o. Holmes. town clerk of Ham
mond, is today moving his office effects
from his present place to the Burge
& Warner building, where the Holmes
& Kuss company will begin to trans
act business next Monday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
Firemen Have Run.

The Gary fire department made a
run this morning to Nineteenth and
Broadway in answer to false alarm,
which was turned in from that neigh
borhood.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
Christian Church. H. H. Clark, pas

CHElSNAan OnurcMs H IL Nlakks pas
tor
Services held in Assembly hall.
Sunday school at 9:45.
Morning service at 1915.
Evening service at 1870 p. m. There
will be special music at the evening
service, and everybody is cordially in
vited to attend.
Holy Angel Catholic Church. Rev.
Father Francis Jansen, pastor.
Services held in Binzenhof hotel.
First mass at o'clock
Second mass at 10 o'clock Preach
ing.
German Methodist Episcopal Church.
Services held in the Hodges and
Ridgely hall every Sunday afternoon at
1850 o'clock
Preaching in the German language
by Rev. c. E. Dessmeier.
German Lutheran Church.. Rev. A.
Rump, pastor
Services will be held every Sunday
evening at the Jefferson school build
ing at 1880,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06
CHILDREN WHO ARE sICKLY

Mothers who value their own com
fort and the welfare Of their children,
er Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
for use throughout the season. They
break up Colds, Cure Feverishness
Constipation, Teethlng Disorders, Head
ache and Stomach Troubles. THESE
POWDERS NEVER FAIL Sold by all
Drug Stores, 25c. Don't accept any sub
stitute. A trial package will be sent
FREE to any mother who will address
Allen 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy, y. Y.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-06

Braunberger singer; Mr.. Karl Smith,
folfncellfst