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The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-21
Girls Injured in a Panic.

Chicago, Ill.-The Hub clothing sstore caught on fire and a panic oc- scurred among the employees and GUS. itomers. Several girls were hurt.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-21
Aviator RawIinson Breaks Lea.

Bournemouth, England.-A. Raw linson, the English aviator, fell with his biplane while making d flight at the aviation meet One leg was broken and he received other inju- ries.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-21

The satirist can talk about the "av- craze man" with impunity, because every man considers himself above the average.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-21
CALLS ILLINOIS EXECUTIVE HEAD OF "BIG FIVE" AND A CHEAP
 POLITICIAN.
HITS AT BOTH PARTIES
l'To Get Jack-Pots Out of Legislature, Get Jack Rabbits Out" He Ad- Vises-Thinks Bath Rooms a
 Poor Place for Sessions.

Eureka, 1.-Two thousand Wood ford county farmers and their wives raised their voices in cheers over John E. Wayman's tirade against "slates made by kitchen caucuses" under the direct primary law.
 The Cook county prosecutor de nounced with equal impartiality the ''big five of the Republican party and the bosses" of the Democratic par ty, and declared that he would lift his voice against clique politics in any party whenever he had a chance. His two hours speech was thickly sprink- led with striking epigrams.
 The states attorney was addressing the Eureka Chautauqua. His audience didn't know what he was going to talk about any more than the managers of the meeting did, so there was no pre- arranged spontaneity. But when Way man peeled off his coat, which he lit orally did, and waded into machine politics, giving names, dates and ac- tual occurrences, his audience got up and crowded to the front that no word of his might be lost.
 Doesn't Spare His Own Party.
 He called out the name of Governor Deneen as head of the big i've" and classed him in general terms with the "cheap politicians and 'lop-eared dogs listening to the voice of their masters"
 While it is true that his denuncia- ton went for Republicans and Demo crats alike, he spent more time in say Ing unkind things about the men of his own party, 'sO,' he explained ''you cant accuse me of applying the ash on account of political rancor ; Wayman's speech was not the out burst of spontaneous enthusiasm He did not depend upon the "spur-of-the- moment thought, for he had care iully-prepared address.
 Of course Legislative graft was al his tongues end, and concerning il he handed out a few sentences suen as these:
 .The way to get the jack-pots out of the legislature is to get the jack rabbits out
 T think bathroom is a mighty poor place to hold a session of the leg islature. They can't rule one out of order there.e
 I'm not in favor of making it un- popular for decent man to ask for room and bath at a hotel; cleanli- ness is next to Godliness."
 Graft has become almost habit In public office in this country"
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-21

Jiggson-f a man could only sell coal at the north pole or ice in hadesl Wiggson-But that's out of the ques- tion.
 Juggson-I know; but, gee! just think of the prices he could get!
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-21
FUND Is s500,0OO SHORT
OFFICIALS OF FIDELITY co. ADJ MT DEPRECIATION IS LARGE.
Peculatons Extended Over Fifteen Years, Although System Elm
 ployed Is Not Known.

Louisville, Ky-Admission that the shortage of August Ropke, de faulting assistant secretary of the Fi- deity Trust company, is very large, was made at the trust company's e flee. At the same time it was an nounced that the directors of the company had pledged themselves to an increase of $1,000,0O0 in the capital stock, if such increase is necessary
 President John w. Barr issued a statement in which he said:
 Our securities have been found ab- solutely intact.
 'The dedication of Mr Ropke is very large. The estates are absolute ly intact. Not one dollar can be lost to anyone other than the stockhold- CTS
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-21
Directors Will Pay.

III Ol dtl at OlICt 1uI tU6I lO strengthen the resources of the com- pany and to place further capital be- hind all trust estates and in order that all persons may know of it's great re- sources and the confidence of it's di- rectors, l have been authorized in writing by each and every director to state that the board of directors hare pledged themselves without compen- sation to pay into the company, if it should be necessary, S1,000,000 in the form of subscriptions to an additional issue of stock.
 Notice of a stockholders meeting will be promptly mailed to each share holder"
 It became known that the trust com- pany, though not expecting a run on the institution, is fully prepared for such an emergency. Apparently there is widespread faith in the officials and directors of the institution.
 Ropke's shortage is placed by cur rent report at about $500,000 His case was set for hearing before the grand jury October and the prisoner was returned to jail in default of s25 ,O00 bail.
 Ropke's System Unknown.
 It is said the peculations began be- tween 10 and Is years ago. The exact time involved will not be known until the examination by the Chicago ex- perts has been completed.
 The system employed by Ropke is also as yet unexplained, although it is generally supposed he manipulated individual accounts.
 It is also said he had authority from several depositors to check on their accounts and that he checked on these accounts for large amounts and intercepted the checks upon their re- turn from the clearing house.
 Ropke's operations did not extend entirely to the stock market. Several years ago he bought building in Ev- ansville and converted it into a the ater and office building at a cost of $65 900.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-21
TRIES TO FOLLOW CHILD INTO FERRIS WHEEL CAR AND CAN
 ONLY CLASP EDGE.
5000 LOOK ON IN TERROR
Climber Works Way Upward, Out to Basket and Draws Park Patron to Safety, While Men Hold Tar
 paulin to Break Fall.

New York City-Dangling more than 100 feet above the ground and suspended from the outer framework of one of the little cars of the Ferris wheel in Ciasson park, the Bronx, Mrs. Louis Kenzig clung to the steel bars desperately, while 5000 persons looked on in terror, expecting every moment to see he- release her hold and be dashed to death.
 Mrs. Kenzig went to the park for an outing with 40 other women. all members of the Women Settlement Workers association. While she was standing near the Ferris wheel with her child the latter jumped into one of the cars of the wheel, which was slowly revolving
 Witnessing the act and fearful for the child's saftey on the trip around, Mrs. Kenzig also tried to leap into the car, but it had proceeded so far in the circle that she was able only to clasp the framework, and there she clung while the car mounted to a height of 100 feet
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-21

seven Fall Four Stories.
 his, Tenn.-Seven men were bone probably fatally, when
 on the new high school
 re collapsed. The men fell
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07
HIS
PARTNER DEAD
IN HIS BED

Chas. H. Eddy of Whiting was found
dead in bed yesterday by Julius Plew-
aiewiec who worked with him at the
barber trade The death of Eddy was
a terrible blow to his companion of
many years.
Eddy told his associate that he was
not feeling well on Labor day. The
next day he said he believed he would
go to bed and rest. PIewaiewiec Of
fered TO call a doctor, but Eddy in
formed him that it was not necessary.
A few hours later Plewaiewiec went
to the bed chamber, where Eddy was
supposed to be sleeping, and found that
he was dead. For ten years the two
men have been associated together in
the barber business, and the death of
Eddy was worse than the loss of a
brother to Plewaiewiec.
Coroner E. NJ Shanklin held the in
quest this morning. and discovered
that death was caused by heart dis
ease
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07
FRANCHISE
MATTER FAILS
TO COME UP

The much expected Indiana North
western Traction company's franchise
which was promised for definite action
in the Hammond council failed to come
up last night. In fact, neither Eugene
Purtelle the president of the company,
nor his representative J. X. Stinson
were at the session.
President Purtelle, told a TIMES re-
porter yesterday that he expected the
franchise to be in such shape by even
ing that action could be taken at the
council session AS the matter now
stands the company has no franchise
in Hammond
The clause that is said to be causing
the trouble is the one in which the
company asks for the exclusive right
of way over certain part
over Calumet avenue. Under an old
franchise the Indiana and Chicago
Traction company known as the Hotch-
kiss line which has now expir-
ed. the two companies would have had
to hold the right of way there In joint
ownership. Because of this possibility
President Particle says his company
was unable to sell the bonds.
In as much as the Hotchl5iss lines
franchise has expired. there does not
seem to be any obstacle in the company
coming into Hammond, and the people
who expected the company TO be oper-
ating by now are wondering why the
company does not get busy a once to
secure the required franchise.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07
COMMISSIONERS MEET

Crown Point, Sept. THE county
commissioners met for their September
council yesterday and although the
three members were bounded by busi-
ness during the entire day. the amount
was SO great that an extra days ses-
sion was necessary today. Gravel road
bridge and other county contracts took
up a great share of the boards time,
besides the usual amount of liquor Ii
cense business and remonstrances to
be considered. The bids for the Lowell
bridge were as follows: E. H Crowell.
s16,e70; National Concrete Co.. s1e945;
Alexander & Gerber, $1s,54o
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07
PETERSON FOR
ORGANIZATION
Emphasizes This in Labor
Day Speech.

An inadvertent error, which THE
TIMES wishes to rectify today,
made yesterday in quoting Attorney
John B. Peterson, the democratic can
didate for congress, in his Labor day
speech at Gary last Monday. Speaking
of organization. Judge Peterson was
quoted as saying: why then should
the men who produce the wealth of
the country have organizations" where
as 1t should have been Why then
should not the men who produce the
wealth of the country have organiza-
tion?"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07
FILM PUBLICATION
QUOTES THE TIMES

One of the principal film publica-
tions in this country has reprinted
large portion. of an article which re-
Gently appeared In THE TINES regard
ing pictures that have been taken by
the Selig Co. and that have a local
significance.
The article commends Manager Riley
of the Princess theater for his energy
in promoting these pictures. Lost In
the Sudan, which was taken in Gary;
the Boyville pictures. taken at Charlie
voix. Mich. and the pictures of the
Shrine parade in Chicago. in which the
Hammond Commandery appeared. were
mentioned.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07


East Chicago, Sept. East Chi
cago was Mortified when the news
was spread abroad that two people
were asphyxiated last night and one
overcome this morning by gas which
found its way from one of the
Northern Indiana Gas and Electric
Co.'s mains in the alley back of the
Calumet building, into the Calumet
building at the corner of Forsyth
and Chicago avenues.
The dead:
HENRY MILLER, ianitor of the
building.
MRS. HENRY MILLER, wife of JAM
tor.
The injured:
GEORGE M'KENNA, Of Olcott ave-
nue., an employe of the gas COM
pany.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller were both
dead when found. and McKenna who
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07
STRIKING
NEWsBOYS
STILL OUT

The striking newsboys who have re-
fused to carry the Chicago papers with
the exception of The Examiner, because
Isaac Pollard, the agent, requires them
to pay for the papers from one to two
days in advance. are still on the war
path.
Yesterday 81 1rd Informed them that
they were all discharged and that he
would get other boys to take their
places. The boys did not worry about
that. however. They said that the fight
would be- carried to a finish and that
Pollard could not fire" them, for they
had already quit
And they at once started on an ag-
gressive campaign against Pollard
They started a petition among the
business men of the city asking that
Pollard be deprived of the local agency.
It Is said that large number of the
business men have signed the petition
and soon it has the required
number OF names copies of 1t will be
sent to all of the Chicago papers.
The boys believe they are in the right
and they are going to stick to their
guns until they win out. Richard Taus-
sig is one of the boys who is leading
the strikers
Usually his stand is covered with pa
pers. but today the Chicago Examiner
was the only paper on sale. Taussig
said that all of the boys were going
to stick for the big show. He said that
it is almost impossible to buy a Chi
cago paper on the street.
The boys last night redoubled their
efforts to sell THE TINES AS a result
of their activity there were over 600
TIMES sold on the streets. This is the
largest street sale THE TIMES has ever
had, excepting when its fight extras
are put on the streets.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07
TRIES To
STEAL CAR;
IS ARRESTED

Ed Brown, an employe in the Ham
mond garage, was arrested this after
noon by Captain Hanlon of the Ham
mond police station, after he Is alleged
to have attempted to steal a car from
Manager Simmons
Brown is said to have been intoxi-
Gated and after the car was found to
be missing Simmons at once notified the
police. Word was received that a man
was driving a car at high speed down
Sheffield avenue in the direction of
South Chicago.
Simmons and Captain Hanlon started
in hot pursuit and the arrest Of Brown
followed. The alleged auto thief is
now in Jail at Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07
WOULD KNOW WO
WOHNT ALMA

Considerable interest is being taken
among the Germans of Hammond in
the production of Alma, Wo Wohnst
Du" which will appear in this city
next Friday.
The play has some splendid music
in it and there are several star per-
formers in the cast. The musical com.
edy opens the season in Hammond
whence it will go to the Whitney
opera house In Chicago for several
weeks run. The attraction begins in
Chicago next Sunday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07
SHR|NERS' GENTRY BROS.
CIRCUS PLANS COMPLETED

has there been circus parade that will
equal the Orax shrine parade that is to
move down Hammond's principal streets
next Saturday morning at 10 o'clock
Some of the best known men in the
business and political circles of the
Calumet region will participate, and
those who are on the inside say there
Will be a laugh in every foot of the
parade.
It will be sight worth going miles
to see when such men as Postmaster
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07
COURT CONTINUES IN
FEDERAL BUILDING

It is expected That the first two weeks
Of the coming term of the Lake super
ior court will be held in the Federal
building. as the Lake superior court
house will not be ready for occupancy
until along about the 1st of October.
1t was hoped that the court might be
moved during the summer vacation, but
the work on the building has been de-
layed by the plumbers strike and by
the delay in the delivery of materials,
until 1t is now seen that it will be
Impossible to move before the first of
October.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07
TAX LEVY
FOR 1871 IS
TO Be Sl.70
Rate For Next Year Is Un-
changed - City Council
Opens Annual Budget and
Refers Appropriations to
Committee.

The opening of the city budget for
the city Of Hammond. the passing of
the east side park appropriation or
dinance and $4,000 bond issue, consti-
tuted the bulk of the business tram
sacted by the Hammond city council
at its regular meeting last night
The tax levy must be fixed before
Oct /, and this was undertaken last
night, and while the finance committee
must first pass on the appropriations,
there will in all probability be little
change.
How They Sum 1t Up.
The tax levy is figured to be the same
as last year, $1.70, and is divided as fol-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07
Latest News

Indianapolis, Sept Twenty EIGHT survivors of
the Mexican in convention here adjourned forever,
having been decided that all too old to meet again.
Terre Haute, Ind, Sept. 7-Curtis Holden, aged 19,
was shot and killed by William Boes, who aimed at
squirrel in tree not knowing Holden had climbed into
the branches.
Chicago, Sept. IA fire in the Mary Thompson
hospital 17l2 West Adams street. early today caused
cement in the institution in which 100 patients
housed.
London England, Sept 7.-William Holman-Hunt,
the artist, died this morning
Illinois coal operators today resumed the discussion
the subject of wages and working conditions OF the
striking miners throughout the state.
Senator Robert NJ IaFollette victorious Sam
ue A. Cook candidate of the Taft faction, by vote of
two to
Julius c. Burrows of Michigan, of the most con-
members of the United States defeated
for denomination by Congressman Charles E. Townsend
straightout contest of insurgent Regular Sena
tor Burrows has served in the senate fifteen years
First direct primary in New Hampshire resulted in
landslide for insurgent republicans r. p Bass is nom
mated for governor by vote of more than two to
In sight of his father with poweress to aid, Her
bert Sayer Jr. 1O634 Green Bay avenue South Chi
cago struck by ywheel and killed early today In
the plant of the Iroquois Steel Iron company Ninety
fifth street and the Calumet river
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Crown Point, Ind. Sept. THE fol-
lowing marriage licenses have been is
sued here:
Clarence Fl. Sweet, Estelle Mulkern
Chicago Stanley L. Crane Edna E.
Fieche, Chicago. James ]. Conroy. Rose
Roth, Chicago. William Bennett, Nellie
R. Heaney, Chicago. Edward H. Ten
ness. Catherine NJ. C. Dermott. Chi
cago. Andrew Payne. Carrie Thomas.
Chicago Joseph Boiling. Mary Scher-
er, Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07
BIG ENROLMENT
AT BUSINESS SCHOOL

Rev. F. NJ Elliott. the president of
the Chicago business college of Ham
mond stated today that his school has
the largest advance enrolment for the
term beginning Sept. that 1t has ever
had.
ninety students in the school now and
twenty of these came in yesterday.
1t is expected that the total enroll
ment of the school will exceed 100 be-
fore the term is/fairly started
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07
Two Homewood Lots Sold

Gostlin, Meyn & Co. today report the
sale of two lots on Elizabeth street to
A. c. Wagner. The lots in Homewood
are being rapidly sold, and it is ex-
pected that they will be all disposed
of this fall and next spring.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07

VIM. H Gostlin of Hammond, Frank
Gavit of whiting and ex-Mapor Fred
Mott OF Hammond mount elephants and
ride in the parade.
A meeting of the members of orak
shrine was held at the Masonic temple
last evening, and the various members
OF the shrine were given the places
they are to take in the parade.
Many Tickets Sold.
The fact was also made known that
in the neighborhood of $4,000 worth Of
tickets have been sold This means
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07

ers.
Then, to make the show more inter-
esting $3.50 worth of prizes have been
donated by the merchants of the city
and are to be raffied Off to the holders
OF tickets.
Saturday the Day.
1t is safe to say that Saturday will
be the biggest circus day in the hts
tory of Hammond. The idea of having
the members of Orak shrine take
charge of the circus is so original and
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07
NEED BRUCE MILLER
IN CR|PPEN CASE
East Chicago Man May Be
Called Upon to Testify
in Famous Hearing.

London, Sept. THE prosecution in
the opening of the trial of Dr. Hawley
H Crippen, who is charged with the
murder of his wife, Belle Elmore. an
nounced yesterday that if it were pos
sible Bruce Miller of Chicago would
be brought here to test the prisoners
statements that his wife had made
threats to Miller to quit him and go
with another man who occupied bet
ter position, and that she later disap-
peared.
Bruce Miller, member of the real
estate firm of Smith-Miller company.
East Chicago, Monday declared that he
could see no reason why he should
be dragged into the Crippen case" Il
knew Belle Elmore in London for six
years." he said. Il met Miss Elmore
while we were playing in the London
music halls. / do not understand what
Crippen can mean by saying she threat
ened to leave him for some one else.
I don't why they want me over
there. / cannot say now what I shall
do If I am asked to go to London to
testify. 1t would depend on my busi-
ness here"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07

so different from anything else that has
been attempted in Hammond that 1t
has appealed to the public fancy.
For instance. imagine Judge Harry B.
Tuthill, Judge Virgil S. Reiter and ]. G.
Ibach in the roles of ringmasters. A
large number of the members of the
shrine will also appear on horseback
in dress suits.
The following are some of the feat
ures of the parade which will be the
most memorable In the history of the
city:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07
GAS. KILLS TWO
IN {. CHICAGO
Henry Miller and Wife Found Dead
in Calumet Bldg. Geo. M'kenna
Overcome; Defective Pipe

was rendered unconscious when he
entered the Nick Commodore saloon
building was taken to his home
where he soon revived
Business Is practically suspended
in the Calumet building this morn
ing. both in the stores and offices
upstairs, the scaping gas rendering
the place unfit for habitation. In
the mean time Captain Mariner, and
Officers John Maldrowski and Dave
Daniels are on guard at the entrance
to the alley and the building en-
frances. warning people away.
BODIES ARE DISCOVERED.
The bodies of the dead were discov-
cred by Justice John c. Harlan and Mr..
Hoffman of the shoe firm, of Koch and
Hoffman who recently became tenants
of the building. The Millers occupied
two rooms in the southwest corner OF
the basement, near the main which is
supposed to contain the leak. It was
Wident that both Mr.. and Mrs. Miller.
who are advanced in age, were awak
ened during the night and tried to
make their escape but dazed by the
influence of the poisonous fumes. were
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07

that before next Saturday $1,000 more
will be added to the total amount de-
rived from the sale of seats.
1t is expected that the tents will be
packed at both the afternoon and the
evening performances. The attraction
is one that has appealed to the people
of Hammond.
In the first place the circus is one of
the best in the country. An added at
traction will be the large number of
local people who will appear in the role
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07

The levy also provides for the as
sessment of 81 poll tax.
Appropriation Ordinance.
The sums in the appropriation or
dinance for the various department for
the year 1911 were as follows:
Department of Finance.
City hall officials. clerks, and pay
ment of alley intersection, s1s,79o.
Department Of Public Works.
Including salaries for members of the
board, city engineer. street commission
er, electrician. sealer, and janitor
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07

First direct primary in New Hampshire resulted in
landslide for insurgent republicans. r. p Bass is nom
mated for governor by vote of more than two to
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-07
BODIES ARE DISCOVERED.

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