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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
New Zeppelin piriaibIe.

Freidrichsafen. Germany. July 90
The Schwaben I. the newest Zeppelin
dirigible balloon, left this morning for
I.uzernc Switzerland. carrying eight
passengers.
The Schwaben I. returned here this
Afternoon, having made the round trip
to Luzerne successfully In seven
hours
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
COMET is A POOR ONE.
II May Not Become Visible to the Un-
adorned Eye.

ADORNED Eye.
Chicago, July 20.-Nightly observa
tions of the latest Celestial tramp
known as Kiess comet, are being TAX
en- at the Yerkes observatory by Prof
Edwin B. Frost and Prof. Sherburnc
first seen by the observers at Williams
bay July 8. the day following the re-
ceipt of dispatch-from Lick OBJ
servatory announcing its discovery.
Il doubt whether il will be visible
to the naked eye" said Prof. Frost
today. 1--WE will not be able to tell
definitely, however. for several days
It is not particularly brilliant com
ct. II rises in the east between and
1:30 q. M"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
PRESIDENT AT MANASSAS.

Washington. d. c., July 20.-Presi-
dent Taft has arranged for a trip to
Manassas. Va. tomorrow TO take part
I'm the big celebration OF the Blue and
the Gray. near the battlefield of Bull
Run.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
TWO CENT r. r. RATES.
Not Known Whether ST. Paul Road
Will Comply.


Maurice r. Hastings, agent or the
Chicago. Milwaukee and St Paul rail-
road states that he does not know
whether or not that company Will COM
ply with the two cent railroad rates
in the upper peninsula. says the Me-
nominee Herald Leader.
when the law becomes effective
suppose the company will issue new
tariff" said Mr.. Hastings. They have
not issued the tariff as yet, nor have
they notified us that they will issue IL
I know no more about what the com
pany intends to do than anyone else
When asked If the higi er powers
had referred to the time when the
two cent fare becomes effective In th'
upper peninsula" as have the officials
OF the Northwestern, he replied thai
he had heard nothing.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
Lso's ANNIVERSARY MASS.

Rome. July 20.--The eighth anniver-
sary Of the death OF Pope Leo XIII
was observed today with requiem
mass which was celebrated at the Sac
red College In the presence of the high
dignitaries OF the church and n num-
her OF invited guests.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
LEWIS STRANC
MEETS DEATH
NOTED AUTOMOBILE DRIVER is
KILLED WHEN HIS CAR JUMPS
EMBANKMENT AT BLUE
RIVER, WIS.

Milwaukee, Wis, July 20.-Lewis
Strang. probably the best known au-
tomobile racer i'm wisconsin, was kill
ed at Blue River, Wis. this after
noon wnen his car jumped an embank-
mont in the state reliability tour.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
HAYTI REBELS PROGRESS.

Port au Prince. July 20.--The Rev
occupied Cape Haiticn last
night. The enemy also attacked Fort
Liberate as President Simon and his
troops withdrew.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
DICKSON RETIREs TODAY.

Washington. n. c.. July 2O.--After n
Ions career of efficient service Medi-
cal Director Samuel TT Dickson was
placed on the navy retired list today
on account of age
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
Aviator Aitkin Falls.

Fort Madison, Iowa, July 20th.-
Aviator Aitkin fell today with his BIZ
plane. but escaped unhurt. His biplane
was badly damaged.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
RevoIu.lonists PiIlaae City.

Cape Haitien. Haiti, July 2O.-This
city Is at the mercy Of the revolu-
tionists and is being pilliaged. The
French council was slightly wounded
while Offering protection to the local
authorities.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
MARKEY is REELECTED.

Cleveland o., July 2O.-The Knights
of the Maccabees of the World today
reelected u. p. Markey of Detroit
supreme commander,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
DE LA BARRA IN DANGER.

Mexico City. July 2O.-The police
are investigating an alleged plot to
assassnate President De La Barra.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
Passengers Compelled to Give
Up ValuableS When Train
is Stopped by Three
Masked Men
ROBBERY IS MOST DARING
Observation Car and Two SIeepers
Entered and Occupants Relieved
of S5o0-Esoape is Made in Ili
an Automobile.

Grand Forks. N. D., July 2O.-Train
No. ?, bound. Northern Pacific
North Coast Limited, was held up by
three masked robbers near Buffalo, N.
d., at midnight. The robbers secured
five-hundred dollars from the passen-
gers, and shot and wounded Engineer
$ +. Olson. The robbers made a suc-
cessful escape i'm an automobile which
was awaiting them near the scene OF
the robbery.
Usually the Limited carries rich
hauls ,and 1t is thought the men took
longer going through the day coaches
than they planned, or they would have
tried a hand at blowing the express
safe and rifling the registered mail
pouches.
Robbery Most Daring.
The performance as executed was
one of the most daring ever perpetrat-
ed in this part of the country and
showed the men were no amateurs at
the business. as every movement was
cleverly planned
When the train stopped at the high
bridge at Valley City. three men
boarded it and went into the rear
coach. Heavily armed and shooting
recklessly in order TO intimidate the
passengers they first lined the train
crew up at one end of the car. and
then proceeded 10 search the passen-
gers in the observation car and two
sleepers. In all they, secured about
five hundred dollars from this part Of
their robbery.
In order To awaken the occupants of
the sleeping cm q shot was fired down
the center aisle, narrowly missing the
head OF one Of the passengers and i'm
bedding itself i'm the wood work. AZ
ter searching the occupants Of the
berths they climbed over the baggage
into the express car TO the engine.
reaching that part of the train when
near Buffalo. They ordered the en-
gineer TO sop the train SO they could
get off. and when he refused two shots
were fired directly at him, one mira
culously glancing off his watch and
other striking him on a rib. injuring
him slightly. After being wounded OIL
son stopped he train and the three
men, who We're al masked with polka
dot handkerchiefs. jumped from the
train and escaped i'm a waiting auto
mobile.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20

The Calumet News 10 q
member Of the Associated
Press.
Today's News Today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28
HAMMOND THEATRE TO
GIVE BENEFIT PERFORMANCE

Friday afternoon at 2.30 D. m. the
Belle Barcus Comedy company Will give
benefit performance, the entire pro-
.ceeds of which will be given to the
families of George Shelly, who was
killed, and r. e. Evans, who was in
jured. when the scaffolding on which
they we're working in the orpheum the
atre fell.
The. house has been donated by Man
ager c. G. Kingwell of the Hammond
theatre. the services OF the company are
donated by Belle Barcus and the other
members of her cast and every cent
that is taken in at the box office will
be paid out to the families of the men
who suffered by this accident.
The Hammond Painters local No. $50
is to have charge of the sale of tick
cts. The prices will be 25 and so cents
and If a large house can be secured it
will mean a great deal to Deneficiaries.
In addition to the performance by the
Belle Barcus company there will be A
number of vaudeville acts that have
been donated by Manager craick of the
Bijou theatre. This will make the per-
Torrance a notable one.
The Belle Barchus Comedy company
again proved their popularity and mer-
its and backed up the claim of Man
aser Kingwe1l last night. when, at the
Hammond theatre, they produced the
western comedy drama Way Out
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28
DICTATES OFF FASHION.

Scarfs are shown in every material
chiffon and lace. velvet, satin and fur.
Fur is used more extensively than
ever to trim dresses intended to wear
without a wap-
Panels aid covered buttons are very
effective on the skirts of the season S
street dresses.
The reversible coat is not only an
accomplished fact, but is a great favor
lite in silk and wool.
The newest pendants and necklaces
are quite long and many show a lacy
effect that is very pretty.
The latest jabot is accordion plated
and hangs straight and full. These are
particularly good in black and white
combinations.
Fur landings and fringe serve as the
most approved finish for all sorts OF
material. and nowhere are these garnit-
ures more strikingiy expressed than on
the gowns modelled on simple lines
but of elegant fabric, with little else in
the way OF contrast
White md black net and lace. black
net aud lace or white net and lace are
much used for fashionable blouses. The
net lining, when contrasting, shows ur
the pattern of the lace very effectively
Chanfilly is one of the most desirable
laces for this purpose.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28

West" which was strong in comedy
and full of thrilling situations.
For tonight they will present the
rural comedy drama The Gypsy's
Warning" which is full OF hearth
throbbing interests and gives full scope
of the abilities of all members of the
company While this piece has been
produced in Hammond before. 1t has not
been seen for some time and its inter
probation by Miss Barchus and her
company is sure to be a treat and well
worth witnessing.
For Friday night one of the strong
est bills of the week will be given.
when Mrs Danes Defense" will be
presented This play is said to be a
strong one and it causes men and
women to ask each other rs she to
blame?"
There are some beautiful situations,
excellent comedy and the third act is
the most thrilling ever presented on
any stage.
Miss Barchus will be seen as the un-
fortunate Mrs Dane, Mr.. LaCour as
Sir Daniel Carteret: Miss DeLaTorre
as Lady Eastney; Miss Hart, as Mrs
Bulson Porter; Mr.. Ray Brown, as Mr.
Bulson- Porter. All are well cast. and
Hammond theatre-go ers may look fol
a splendid performance of this great
| play. Many new specialties will be in
| PRODUCED between the acts and some
| features new to Hammond
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28
II. S. VS.. Alumni.

As no out-of-town teams have been
scheduled to play the Hammond high
school basketball team this week. ar
engagements are being made to play the
Alumni team on Friday night of this
week al Huehns hall.
As curtain raiser to the big game
the freshmen five and a picked team
Will play The games will Start prompt
~ at o'clock sharp and arrangements
are being made to send q large crowd
Under the direction of Fred Ebert. the
Wabash star football and basketball
player. the high school five have beer
holding daily practice work and are
now in the best of shape and hope &c
give the Alumni team a run for Their
money.
The following lineup will be used.
Alumni--W Kennedy. F. Blocker, J
Meyn. b. Graves and E. FredericlSs.
II. H. SC. Van Glider c. b. Smith
ri, r. Johnston If, II. Jones rig, +. C.rum-
packer lg.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28
Assemblies

The Lady Maccabees of this region
will have a rally at Valparaiso this
evening The meeting will be held in
the X. of p. Hall Members from the
hives of Hammond, East Chicago, In
diana Harbor. Whiting. Gary. Hobart
and Chesterton will be in attendance.
Among the guests will be Mrs Mar
garet Littleton of Chicago district
deputy. Each hive will bring candi
dates for initiation. The degree OF
protection will be illustrated by a lee
ture and stereoptiean views. The ses-
sion promises TO be very interesting.
There will be a meeting of the mem
bers of Dorcas Rebeckah Lodge Satur-
day evening in |. o. o. +. Hall in State
street. A social session will follow the
regular lodge meeting The members
are all invited to be present
The members of the G. l. A 80 the
p. of l. +. met yesterday afternoon in
the X of r. Hall ia South Holman
street 1t was the afternoon for the
regular bi-monthly meeting and the
usual number of members were in at :
tendance. The routine business was
disposed of at an early hour and a
social session followed. Plans were
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28
Maccabees Elect Officers.

Hammond lodge No. AZ. X. o. T. NJ,
held its regular review in the lodge
rooms last evening. After the usual
business was transacted the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
term:
Como B. Pearson.
Lieut. Com.--W. A. Hoke.
Chaplin-Fred Aldrich.
Sargent-A- A. Petrie.
NJ. at As-C. D. Bostwick.
1st NJ of G.-J. D. Nelson.
End NJ of CIV. II. Hamilton.
Sentinel-E. E. Merrill.
Picket-Robert Beatty.
The newly elected officers will be
installed at the next regular meeting,
Jan. 10, at which time Great Com. Milo
MEREDITH will be present and install
them.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28
Olub Meetings
a SOCIAL ENrERrAINMENr.

One of the prettiest parties OF the
holiday season was given by Mrs
Hover Wednesday afternoon at her
home in Indiana Harbor. She had as
guests the members of the Erthstane
Club of Hammond who met for their
regular bi-monthly meeting. With
them she entertained several friends
from Indiana Harbor and South Bend
Mrs Hover was assisted by her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Newton Hembroff. The home
was beautifully decorated in the sea-
sons colors of red and green. A minia-
ture Christmas tree prettily trimmed
and holly and Christmas bells were us
ed among the decorations in the par
lors. The guests devoted the early
part of the afternoon to their needle
work and there was a guessing con-
test arranged for the entertainment Of
the guests. The honors in the contest
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28

There will be public installation OF
the newly elected officers of the Ham,
rhond Commandery on Monday even
ing, Jan. 1st. at the Masonic temple. the
work being public in SO far that all the
members of the Masonic fraternity and
members of their family may witness
1t.
Following the installation there will
be a dance and refreshments.
The Blue lodge installs its officers on
Friday evening of next week. while
the chapter officers will be installed al
a regular meeting to be held two weeks
from last night.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Collins and chill
dren. of Claude street, have returned
home from Hobart, where they visited
Mrs. Collins. parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
BoIdt, over Christmas.
Joe Kelley. who is attending school
at Plymouth. Ind. is here to spend the
holidays with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
p Reilley. at their home in South Hob
man street.
Mrs James Trotter of Fahlensby, w.
va. is the guest of her mother and
sister Mrs Mitsch and Mrs. B. Eidner.
of East Chicago She will remain for
a two or three weeks visit. Mrs.
Trotter spent yesterday in Hammond
as the guest of Mrs. w. +. Schroeder
at her home in Pine street.
Jacob Fox is confined to his home
in Doty street the result of a fall he
sustained last Tuesday. His many
friends hope for his entire recovery
at an early date.
| George Heiser is spending the holi-
days with his mother. Mrs. Margaret
Heiser. at her home in Crown Point.
| Mr. ami Mrs. William Koehle of st.
John have returned home after an
| over Christmas visit wnh Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Huber and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hughes Of Hammond.
| Miss Margaret Boldt spent Christmas
| the guest of his relatives in Hobart
| Mrs Sanger of Lowell has. been the
guest of her daughter. Mrs. S. A. Bell
at her home in South Holman street
/ for several days.
! Miss Anna Eichorn of Franklin. Ind
| Is spending the week with her sister,
Miss Matilda Eichorn, at her home in
/ Rimbach avenue
| Misss Ruth Sohl of Mason street will
| go to Crown Point tomorrow to remain
over Sunday the guest of Miss Jo-
sephine Wheeler.
| Mrs. Joseph O'Connell. who has beer
visiting in Mishawaka. Ind, for sew
eral days. arrived in Hammond today
| and Is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. p A
| OConnell of South Holman street
Mrs. C'Connell Is on her way home to
Peoria. III.
/ Skate and dance Thursday night at
East Chicago Rink.
| The Boston College Bloomer Girls will
| play a local boys team at basket ball
Friday night. 27-2t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28
HOLD WEEKLY MEETING.

Yesterday afternoon the members of
the Ladies' Aid Society of the First
Presbyterian church met in the church
parlors in South Holman street for
their regular weekly meeting. The al
tendance al the meeting was not as
large as usual on account of the holt
days and the absence of several of the
members from the city. 1t was decid :
ed to postpone the election of officers
until a meeting in the near future
when it is descired that many mem be rs
are present. only the routine business
was disposed of. Following the BUSH
ness meeting a peasant time was spent
socially. AT the meeting next Wednes-
day, January 3Bi the officers for the
new year will be chosen and the an
nual reports of the officers will be read.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28
Elks Regular Meeting.

The Elks will hold their regular
meeting at the Elks .-club rooms this
evenig aond a number of minor ques-
tons will come up before the order
including initiation and committee re-
ports. The entertainment committee
will report on their next social function
to be held in the form of card party
and dance at the club rooms Monday
evening January list.
The committee has been working
hard to make the second social. time a
success and from all reports it will be.
The club rooms are being prettily
decorated and preparations are being
made to care for a large crowd. Cards
will be played until 10 O'Clock whea
dancing will commence. Following the
dane a social hour and Refreshments
will be served.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28
Firemen Remembered.

Thanks to the generosity of num-
Der of Hammond business men, the
members of the Hammond fire depart
ents are smoking cigars after every
meal these days
: The fire laddies were remembered on
Christmas day with supply of -four
hundred cigars Afrom the Lake County
Savings & Trust company and a check
for ten dollars. which Will be added TO
the pension fund. Cigars we're also
received from Messrs. Kaufman and
Wolf of the Lion store, and from Law
renee Cox.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28

were won by Mrs. J. C. Graves and Mrs
J. * Stinson. A prettily appointed
two course luncheon was served at
four-thirty o'clock and concluded the
afternoons entertainment. Mrs. Hover
had her guests, Miss Prell of South
Bend who issthe house guest of Mrs.
d. f. Boone of May street. Mrs. George
Fl. Summers. Mrs Ernest Summers,
Mrs. NJ. L. Bull Mrs b. ID. L. Glade
brook, Mrs. A G. Lundquist. and Mrs.
+. Callahan of Indiana Harbor. In two
weeks on Thursday Mrs. J. T. Hutton
wilh entertain the members at an after
noon party at her home in Ogden
street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28
Cold Water Meeting.

meeting of the Lake county prohi-
bitionfsts is scheduled to- be held at
Weis' hall on Tuesday. Jan. @.
New officers are to be elected, and
the organization has the promise OF
two prominent speakers for the day.
They are to be Mr.. Tough of Indiana
polls, and o. NJ. Butterfieid of South
Dakota.
Sessions will be held at 1890 a. m
and 80 p. m.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28
Moves in New Home.

Postmaster r. Richard Schaaf of
Hammond has moved into a splendid
new house over in Robertsdaie. The
house has only recently been completed
and Mr.. and Mrs. Schaaf moved in Tues
day.
Mr.. Schaaf has decided to remain a
resident of Robertsdale. where he has
lived all of his life Some time ago he
purchased some lots in Hammond prop
err. down in Homswood. but he finally
decided to stay in Robertsdale.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28
ENTERTAIN INFORMALLY.

MIR. and Mrs. +. E. sheldon entertain
ed a number of riends at their home in
Walter street last evening. Music and
games were the social diversions I'M
til ten O'Clock when dainty two
course luncheon was served. The in
vited guests included the Misses
Fannie and Mildred Ketchum. Ella
Wickham. Pearl and Anna Williams
and Faun jenkins Mesrs. Prindle. Mel
son, Williams and Rogers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28
Stork in County.

The rural population. south of Ham,
mond. was increased by two yesterday.
baby girl arrived at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Morris Hartag of South HAM
mond and baby boy arrived at the
home of william Schrum, one of the
owners of the Calumet Pickle works.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28
Board to Meet.

The board of directors OF the Settle
ment House on Rimbach avenue is
called to hold an important meeting al
the Settlement House at3 o'clock
Business of Importance is to be tram
sacted and discussed, and every mem
Der of the board is requested to be
present.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28
ANNOUNCE rHE MEETING.

The next meeting OF the Hammond
Woman's Club will occur Saturday.
January 9Th in the auditorium Of the
First Presbyterian church in South
Holman street 1t Will be the annual
business meeting and a large attend
ance of the membership is desired. On
the evening of January 18th the men,
bers will observe "Gentlemen's Even
ing" and a delightful program is be-
ing arranged. There will be no meet
ing Saturday, December 30th on ac-
count of the holidays.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28
a ONE o.cLock LUNCHEON.

Mrs. Gerald Landon Finch of Seattle,
Wash. viii be the honor guest at a
luncheon given by Miss Alice Holm "a
her home in Rimbach avenue, Saturday
at one O'Clock. Mrs. Finch, who was
formerly Miss Berry, Woods is the guest
of her mother. Mrs M. Louisa Woods
of South Holman street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28
4 BUSINESS MEETING.

The members of the Hammond Motor
Boar Club will have a meeting this
evening at eight o'clock. Business of
Importance will come up for discussion.
The arrangements for the annual danes
to be given sometime in January will
be made A large attendance of thu
mem bership is desired.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28
Funeral Friday.

TIE funeral of Mrs. Hugo A. Robst.
so CoEdit street, will be held from the
EpiscopaI church tomorrow morning
at 1890 o'clock. The Rev. Charles A.
Smith will conduct the funeral serv-
ices. The remains will then be ship
ped to Newark, n. j., where interment
will be held.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28
Card PARTY Tonight.

The University Club of Hammond
Will be the host of a card party to its
members tonight. The entertainment
committee has taken this matter in
hand and will have everything in readi-
ness for the party.
On New Years day there will be open
house afternoon and evening and in
the evenig there will be a dancing
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28

The crinoline gown is a new novel;
ty that one of the foreign model max
ers has produced this season. This
is in green chiffon. 1t has short.
gathered tunic of darker tint In
quite a different tone. At the lxe
of the tunic. about knee length. a
medium sized hoop holds out the full
ness and Is finished off with a light
green fringe. On the bodice. a wide
dall-gold belt makes the short w..
and pretty embroidery giitters on the
sleeves
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-28
HOLIDAY STORY

1t is quite bewhiskered but per-
haps you haven't heard it. On a
business trip to the city. farmer
decided to take home to his wife
Christmas present of shirt
waist. Going into a store and be-
ing directed to the waist depart
ment,s he asked the lady clerk to
show him some.
. What bust?' asked she.
The farmer looked around
quickly and answered, Il don't
know; | didn't hear anything"