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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03

subscribers to more serious channels
in the matter of their reading, there
might be some slight reason for sup
plying the shelves with science and
heavy reading at the expense of the
fictoin But it does not That light
hearted somebody, the average read
er. is particular. He wants fiction
or nothing. You may lead the lover
of fiction TO The Rise and Fall OF the
Roman Empire, or to sPre-Adam-
ties" or Statute and Common Law
in Indiana but you cannot compel
him to read these worthy works. He
wants amusement. Amusement, ac-
eording to his lights is only to be
found in light reading, or If not
essentially light reading, at least in
standard fiction.
The library board is apt to take
itself and it's duties and the reading
public too seriously. 1t is prone to
mistake its functions for those of a
board of literary reform. What it
needs to do is to come down to earth
To supply the popular demand, in
stead of the few who crave heavy
reading. If it does this, merely weed
ing out the cheap, yellow, novels, it
will have fulfilled its obligations.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03
COURTS AND CRITICISM.

Publication of the facts that judges
in New York freed Gil persons after
conviction, and that out Of 125 murd
ers there were only thirteen conyic-
lions will astonish the ordinary citi-
zen. while at the same time explain
ing the prevalence of crime
1t is considered quite risky to
criticize the courts and newspapers
in general are quite chary about it,
but sometimes it behooves the people
who support the courts to take an
inventory of these institutions
Perhaps if people understood courts
better, they would understand why
SO much crime and so many horrible
deeds are permitted to go unpunish
ed.
What of it?
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Ing his nose at the table.

Ing his nose at the table.
3. Calling '1I2 please and having
.he operator give you 1873 and then
nave her sass you when you say that
you said please" and not "a
. TO pick up the paper to see how
TINS column looks in print and then
discover that the proofreader has been
out with Hennery Cofdbottle.
5. Having to spend a good half dollar
to buy ticket for church lecture.
SINCE all this agitation came out
about steel workers being slaves a
dramatic company might find 1t prof
table to stage Uncle Toms Cabin at
Gary and Indiana Harbor for a few
weeks.
NEW books received: Autograph
Letters OF Alderman Castleman," edited
by Attorney MacCracken and on sale
at the Gary Commercial club: THE
Woolsack or the Statehouse?". an an
onymous book OF lyrics from Ham
mond; "A New Governor, a New Oil
Inspector, another anonymous con-
tribution. scientific one, published in
Hammond
SIX FAMOUS BATTLES.
Thermopylae.
Waterloo.
The court fight.
Taft Bryan
San Juan.
Axe.
BE sure to save the pins from your
shirt when it comes from the laundry
tonight.
TONIGHT'S inevitable: A bath
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03
"THIS is MY 05TH BIRTHDAY"
Charles Henry Hart

Charles Henry Hart, a noted authorf-
ty on American portraiture. was born
in Philadelphia, February 4, 1s47. and
was educated at the University of Penn
sylvania. He was admitted to the bar
in 1868 and practiced law until 1894,
when an injury received in a railroad
accident caused him to abandon his
profession. Since that time he has de-
voted himself to the study of art and
literature and has become widely
known as an expert upon art and his
torical portraiture. Recently Mr.. Har-
attracted much attention by asserting
that the remains brought over from
France In 1905 and attested by Gen.
Horace Porter. then ambassador to
France, to be those OF John Paul Jones.
the naval hero of the American Revo-
luton. are not authentic.
CONGRATULATIONS to:
John Mitchell former president of
the United Mine Workers. AZ years oi5
toda1r.
Bishop William f. Mcdowell, of the
Methodist Episcopal church. 81 years
old today
Ri. Rev. Thomas F. Hickey Roman
Catholic bishop of Rochester. 81 years
old today.
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p ITHF,l
0EMTD DAY!
MARY's STORY IN THE HOUSE OF
IOHN.

Once more you want TO hear me teiis
We stopped 20 drink mt David. Well
Before we reached the Inn, a calm
As of great peace was ON the palm,
\ bird few to her happy nest,
A low bough hushcd In evening rest;
And ON the ridge beyond, n fox
Sifpt 10 his hole among the rocks.
That night OF marvel md alarms
The Mondcr-Babe was In my arms,
But when He came rose-white fthe One
who made the world and lit the SUM
There was no place where could lay
His head, save In the ox's hay
Save I'm the ASS, humble stall:
So there we laid the Lord of all,
A yoke was leaning to the bed,
A Hsh-net hanging overhead,
And under yellow barley ricks
A hen was brooding on her chicks.
Outside 1 heard the shepherds sing
Then flashed the lightning of a wing:
There was quick fragrance In the air,
A sound of harpings everywhere,
Aad cries of far hosannns-cries
That silvered out of rifted skies;
And thru the rooof L could discern
The glory of the angels burn;
TIL suddenly the little stall
shonc like n lighted palace hall,
And 1 was filled with requirement,
For God was warm against my breast.
Edwin Markham in The Ladies' World.
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HI E A X D
X u B e

LEAVE 1t to old Battle Axe TO come
out on top. The pee-puI are indicated
ALTHOUGH butter is between 30 and
SO cents, remember that Strawberries
are only SO cents a quart.
MARKET reports indicate that the
present supply of oysters is small. So
are the oysters.
III. w. CROWN POINT: Yes. English
is spoken huently in many parts of
Gary.
TRAVELS of Dog Face" Charley: A
post card received yesterday indicates
that the distinguished Carlyle has ar
rived in New York and will call on
Mayor Gaynor tomorrow to offer his
services in the next election. He has
recommendations.
SOUNDS LIKE II. b. DEAN.
Lorimer probe In The Record-Heraldl.,
II had already set up a dictagraph
in room T2a at the King Edward hotel
and had James E. Sheridan, our ste
nographer in room 73o at the other end
of the dictagraph.''
MILLER subscriber writes to ask
what has become OF the old fashioned
glass butter dish cover that was shaped
like setting hen.
WHEN you let man wash dishes for
You he'll generally turn the faucet on
and let the water run on the cups and
saucers and bread plates and will then
wash the rest.
NEW MEXICO editor whose headlines
read: Police Place Fake Bridegroom
Under Arrest" instead of Police Place
Bridegroom Under Fake Arrest" is
now twanging a harp on the other side
of the Jordan.
WHEN WOMEN GET THEIR RIGHTS.
a Lake County Election TIme.)
Understand that the Judges is in
eligible to run for governeress as she
does not belong to the D. A. r.
Just saw the mayoress slipping
Dog Face Charlotte a FIVE spot"
Major is n hussy. She said that
Grandma voted against the ordinance to
put talcum powder in the council
boudoirs."
Madame Castelman won out before
the jury couple of days ago. Her dress
maker testified that 1t was untrue that
she wore hobble skirts"
THE Lydia Pinkham marching club
has been organized at the Harbor"
During the past month the poor old
Standard Oil has raised the prices three
times Running thirty-four companies
instead of one is expensive. and those
who laugh at trust smashing must pay
the bill.
A. NJ. HOBART. r. It. D.--Your sug-
gestions that in case a Y. NJ c. A. is
started on Ridge road. Mayor Knots
| teach civil government and Alderman
| Castleman parliamentary law in the
night school classes, has been referred
| to the directors
JUSTICE is blind'--old motto. So
she am in Lake county.
| Most pretty girls would be all right
| il they didn't know that they were
pretty.
| WHY PEOPLE LONG
| FOR CALIFORNIA
| l. Reformers gathering around the
pie counter.
q Your neighbor on the right blow
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03
DON'T LIKE ROOSEVELT.

To the Editor: I am asking you a
question now which I believe every
honest-hearted, enterprising American
citizen can answer. 1t is this all inn
portant subject: What has Theodore
Roosevelt done for the betterment of
this government ever since he was
placed in the presidential chair by the
majority OF the people? Since he came
before the public has his career not
been selfish one? Has he taught our
people economy? Has he taught our
young, rising generation to be enter
prising and economizing2
OF course. he has travelled and Wis
tied many places OF enterprise and de-
light to his own personal delight for
while he visited these places and
flooded our newspapers with his won
derful exploits in gunnery. killing the
wild animals in Africa. and other
wonderful things he did was simply
for elf-aggrandizement. What good.
pray tell. did all that do our govern
ment? 1t took an immense pile of
money to equip and carry hin, around
in style. Do you not believe this, that
he would have gained himself far more
lasting honor had he used the money
he has thus sqsiandered for self alone
In making some of GODS poor happy
for life by buying just rev acres OF
ground for several poor families who
had no home in this world and saying
to them: This is yours now; here
after improve this and be happyf
Such an act would have gained him
the blessing of God and the respect of
the people and there would arise no
doubts in the mind of the people as
to placing him at the head of gov
eminent again; but has his conduct
merited that place again7 No, / say;
a thousand times no. man that is
enjoying all the delights of this world
that money can possibly purchase and
then say rs cents is enough for poor
laboring man for a days work; Won
der how those who placed him in au-
thority by their vote would like to have
this kind OF government brought home
to them.
II II was only those who voted him
into authority that would have to sur
fer his tyranny It would be well. There
will be a monarchial government be-
fore another presidential season closes.
our free loving American citizens Will
realize to their hearts deep. lasting
sorrow that liberty is no longer ours.
WOMAN.
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Hudson Maxim, the celebrated in
ventor and mechanical engineer, was
born in the town of Orneville. Me-.
February 3. 1853. His father was a
poor miller and until the age of nine
the boy was a stranger to the alphabet.
BY his own exertions he succeeded In
obtaining an education. After a short
time spent in teaching school he en-
tered the printing business in which
his inventive genius led Inn to devise
new and valuable processes. Later he
turned his attention to the subject of
high explosives. He was the first to
manufacture smokeless powder in the
United States and became both famous
and wealthy in a few years. In 1901
Mr.. Maxim sold to the United States
Government the secret formula for the
marvellous high power explosive called
maxinite.
Congratulations to:
Porter J. McCumber. United States
senator from North Dakota, Sc years
old today.
Judson Harmon. governor of Ohio and
possible presidential candidate, Sc years
old today.
Sir William Van Horne, for many
years the guiding spirit of the
Canadian Pacific railway. SO years old
today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03
The Day in
HIS r Y
~rHrs DATE IN HIsToRYr


1S07-Joseph +. Johnston, celebrated
Confederate commander, born Died
March 81, 1891.
1S0e--Territory of Illinois created with
Kaskaskia as the seat OF govern
rnent.
1S11--Horace Greeley. editor and presi-
Dental candidate, born in Amherst.
n. II. Died in Chappaqua. N. Y.
Nov 90, 1879.
1S23-Timothy Alden. inventor of the
first type-sitting machine. born in
Barnstable, Mass. Died in New
York. Dec. 4, 1858.
1S3S-Michigan Central railroad open
ed from Detroit to Ypsilanti.
1sS7-EIenry n. Stanley started on his
expedition to relieve Enin Pasha,
191f-The Mexican insurgents attack
ed Jaurez and were repulsed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03
"THIs DATE IN HISTORY,
February 4,

1S31-Baron Aylmer entered upon his
term OF office as Governor of
Canada.
1S61-Provisional congress OF delegates
from six seeded States met at
Montgomery.
1S1S-U. s. senate rejected proposed
reciprocity treaty with Canada.
1Ss7-Interstate Commerce Commission
established.
1seo-Capital of Arizona removed from
Prescott to Phoenix.
1911 Rt Rev. Thomas Ronacum, r. c.
bishop of Lincoln. died in Lincoln,
Neb. Born In ireland, Jan. 20, 1S47.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03

THE business men of Lake county.
who are for Roosevelt, should kindly
remember what Mr.. Roosevelt did for
business few years ago when he was
president, and act accordingly.
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ANYTHING ELSE?

The newspapers inform us that
straw hats and doctor bills are both
going to be higher in price this sum-.
mer. Now If you can think of any.
thing that has been overlooked In
this higher cost of living proposition
kindly let us know.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03

TO hear these democrats tell it, it
is wonder that some of these repub-
licans who hate Taft SO much, do not
slip little poison in his coffee when
they are invited TO dine with the presi-
dent at the White House.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03

THREE more trusts are to feel the
PROBE says headline. Yes, but will
the people feel any relief after the
probe?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03

A NEW York congressman insists
that there are too many congressional
probes going on for the good of the
country. Judging by what probes usu-
ally accomplish this Congressman is
correct.
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THERE ought to be one great CON-
fort to an entirely bald-headed man.
He never has to worry for fear it is
going to get any worse.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03

THE campaign seems to BIO warm
ing up. Here's story about "a can
didate who to gain any advantage
would plunge his political knife of
treachery into the back of a friend
and extend his hand to his deadiiest
for" Nothing to get excited about
however, that's merely politics.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03

NEW York woman's husband said
a horseleech and then she sued for d.
vorce. Don't blame her. His language
was decidedly indefinite.
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FOR AUDITOR.

Editor TIMES: I desire to announce
that | am a candidate for the RepubIi-
can nomination for County Auditor.
subject to the decision of the Republi-
can primaries. The support and as
sistance of the Republican voters of
Lake couutry are respectfully solicited.
tsigned) JOHN A. BRENNAN.
Garv Ind.
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STIFLING the gapes we rise to re-
mark that it seems almost time for
the hon. battle axe Castleman to sit
down
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Editor TINES: Please announce to
my friends over Lake county that I
am candidate for the republican
nomination for Sheriff. and that / ask
their support at the Republican coun-
ty convention. whose date is to be an
nounced later.
FRED FRIEDLEY.
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OLD Doc Wiley says that all men
can live to be 80. Notice how cocky
and youthful the doc is since he got
spliced?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03

PLUNGING. in the politicians say
that the water is fine. Several are
sitting on the bank however waiting
for some one to hit current events
with splash.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03

Editor TIMES: I am a candidate for
the Republican nomination for the Of
fee of Prosecuting Attorney of the
Thirtyfi first judicial Circuit of the
State of Indiana. comprised of Lake
and Porter Counties. subject to the will
of the nominating convention.
RALPH w. ROSS
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03

THE handful of republican editors
who gathered at Indianapolis recent
~ most of them from weeklies must
not think that they represent the
option sentiment in this stae.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03

Editor TIMES: Please announce that
] am candidate for the ofhce of
Prosecuting Attorney of the Thirty
first Judicial District. subject to the
will of the Republican judicial con-
yention. W. F. HODGES.
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Editor TIMES; I take this means to
advise the Republicans of Lake county
that 1 am candidate for the office of
Sheriff. subject to the wishes of the
Republican county nominating conven-
ton. and respectfully solicit their sup
port IL they find that my work for the
party in the past is worthy of consid
Grafton HENRY WHITAKER
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CERTAINLY tough weather on rail-
road presidents one way and another
The are dropping OF like leaves in
fall.
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SEEMS as though some women
would just rather freeze to death than
wear what their grandmothers did to
keep warm
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03

ETERNITY seems a long time ex-
cept to an engaged Homewood couple
saying goodbye to one another.
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EDWARD c. GLOVER.

Editor TIMES: Please announce to
the voters of Lake county that I will
be candidate for Recorder of Lake
county on the Republican ticket. SUBJ
5ect to the decision of the Republican
primaries. April 5.
A. H W. JOHNSON.
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ALAS. Poor Robert Marion LaFol
lette seems to be the unfortunate vic.
tim of circumstances.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03

NO wonder, however that the poor
old Calumet river should get all kink-
ed up lying in that sort of bed ali
these years.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03

AID in paper reads: Extra good
ladies' wooden hose" Suppose they
don't sell naughty ladies hose.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03

WRIGHT Bros. have succeeded in
making the aeroplane fool-proof but
no one has been able to do as much
for the automobile.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03

Editor TINES: Please announce that
j am d candidate for Prosecuting At
torney for the Thirty-f first Judicial
District. comprising Lake and Porter
counties, subject to the decision of the
Republican judicial cow ntion.
j. A. PATTERSON.
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Political Announcements
Editor. TIMES

Editor, TINES:
Please announce that I will be a can
-dldatc for sheriff of Lake county. sub
5ect to the decision of the republican
county convention. WM. KUNERT,
Tolleston, Ind
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-03

YOU never think a man a bore. do
you, when he is talking to you about
your good points?
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PILES CURED IN TO II DAYS.
Your druggist will refund money II
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any
case OF Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Pro-
truding Piles In s to IL days. soc.
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BY and by the candidates will begin
combing their relatives for funds.
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FOR RECORDER.

Editor TIMES: You are authorized to
announce that I am candidate on the
Republican ticket for Recorder of Lake
county subject to the will Of the Re-
publican primaries, and I ask the sup
port of the voters.
EDW ARn q GInvER
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to buy a talking machine is because
they married one and feel that one in
the house is plenty
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HAVE you sent for your garden
seeds yet?
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CLAssIFIIED ADVERTISING CON-
tanx most OF the news of work to b.
bad
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THE reason that some men decline
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II you are a Judge or quality try a
Lavender Cigar.
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]. A. PATTERSON.
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FRED FRIEDLEY.
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THE TIMES
NEWSPAPERS
BY The Lake County PrfntinE and Pub
fishing Company.

Entered at the Postoffce. Hammond.
Ind. as second -class matter.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-06-26
a POETS GUARDIAN.
Paludan. MulIsr's Fierce Little wife
Kept Him SECLUDED.

pssOoan. MulJors fioroo Little wife
Kept Him Secluded.
The famous poet Of Denmark, Palu-
dam Muller, was closely guarded In his
later years by an eccentric wife, great
y bis senior. OF her preposterous
oddity. writes Edmund Gosse In 1.-TWO
Visits to Denmark" stories were ev-
frywhere current in Copenhagen. She
kept him as much as she possibly
could from all intercourse with the
outer world. During a visit to Copen.
hagen the host Of Mr.. Gosse decided
to invite the poet to dine, and his
daughter and guest were sent on a
mission to invite him.
II we could secure him for a night
convenient to him. writes Mr.. Gosse,
all that was brightest and best in Co.
penhagen was to be constrained to
come too. But fortune was against US.
II we had found him alone It Is posi-.
BILE that success might have crowned
our efforts. When we arrived with
our dinner invitation on our lips we
were damped by being told the poet
had gone out for a walk. but that Mrs.
Paludan-M Muller would receive us. The
fierce little lady, In fact, closed our re.
treat by peeping round the edge Of the
door and commanding US to enter.
Miss Aline Fog, overwhelmed by the
event. lost her presence of mind and
blurted out the invitation, which 1t
would have been wiser to suppress.
The answer came at once: "Impossi.
BILE, my dear lady. impossible! ! could
not sanction it.. MIR. Paludan-M uller 10
weak: he is good natured: he is only
too ready to 60 into society. 1t is my
privilege to prevent it. say to him:
You are too delicate, my dear. to mix
with others. You must positively con-
slider your health"
Miss Fog feebly asked whether the
poet might not himself be appealed to-.
"such old friends; SO small a.party; 50
early an hour" The lady was quite
Obduratc. however. Il could not trust
him with your message. He is SO
weak. so good natured. His place is
at home with me. do not wish to
dine abroad. Why should he?"