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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1912-10-18

The nndnens hos refused 20 mOvas
Ha sat there lika a ioRs
Why shcul6 I give IL up. hs ania.
TO another enaaaae hogY~
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02
BUMP WILL HAVE
TWO OFFICES
Hammond Architect Will
Split Up His Work
Here.

Edward Bump, formerly of the firm
of Bump & Berry. viii retain his office
in the Citizens National Bank building,
in Hammond, but he Will open branch
office in the new Webster building, on
LaSalIe street near Jackson boulevard.
in Chicago.
Mr.. Bump said today that ne has
been getting a great deal o Chicago
and Illinois business of late and that
he expected :hhe ::hhe Chicago office to be an
important part OF his business.
At the same time he Will retain his
Hammond office and take care OF the
business that originates in the Calumet
region. He will also live in Hammond
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02
WATER IS
DEVOID
OF GERMS
City Water in Indiana Har-
Dor Declared by Expert
Chemist to Be Absolutely
Devoid of Bacteria; State
Chemists Criticise Milk.

A remarkab BILE condition has come to
light through the analysis of the water
OF East Chicago AID Indiana Harbor, II
the report of Sts1e Chemist McAbee
sponse to a call from the Commercial
club of Indiana Harbor and East Chi
cago is correct. This is that the Twin
Cities water supply is devoid of ty-
phoid fever germs.
The terrible epidemic of typhoid in
Indiana Harbor was responsible for
the call for the services of state in
spector. Naturally the water was re-
garded as the source of the evil, as
water is generally acknowledged to be
the dissemination of more typhoid fever
many times over, than any ether one
source. In view of the present cpl
demic which Is the worst that ever
prevailed in the Twin Cities. whatever
the source of the epidemic 1t was ex-
pected that the present typhoid pol
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02
NEE I.
WITH SAD
FATE
Gun Tragedies May
Be Warning To
Parents

For the wind-up of the 1912 hunt
ing season two little lives were sacri-
feed last Saturday afternoon in this
region In gun tragedies. one OF the VIC
tins. a Hammond boy, having died
shortly after being removed from the
operating table. while the second VIC
tim a Dyer boy passed away at ST.
Margarets hospital this afternoon.
The victims are:
FRANK LAX, years old, OF
Casimer LAX. Company House No. lis.
East Hammond. Shot accidentally
through the brain by his older
brother, died,
HOWARD HARTMAN. 10 years old.
son of Louis Hartman OF Dyer. Shot
accidentally through the abdomen by
a schoolmate. while hunting. dead.
The two boys who were victims OF
seaprate accidents were brought to st.
Margaret's hospital almost simuitane-
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02
OF LITTLE JOYS, OH GEE, WHAT LOTS!
PLL RUN AGAIN SAYS MAYOR KNOTS

and the job takes g lot of work with
little pay Had 1 never became mayor
| might have become rich man. But
since my enemies are fighting me
shall be mayor again"
See Him Winning.
/ The general sentiment around Gary
is that Knots will don the crown the
third time unless the republicans and
bull moosers cut out their monkey
shines and get together on a city
ticket.
Knots will have the support of Bill
Cain, the paving contractor, and Cy
Howell president of the Illinois Inn
provement and Ballast company. The
Improvement and ballast company is a
semi steel company concern. with steel
company officials holding its stock, it
is said so the mayor viii lhave the sup
port of one faction of the United Sta tes
Steel corporation In his fight for a
third term. While his candidacy is
said to be looked ION with disfavor at
the New York Offices he IS we'll with
most of the powers that be" in the
western country.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02
WILL DISCUSS
UNITED CHARITIES
Settlement Worker Returns
From a Visit in the
East.

The board of directors of the Ham,
mond settlement House held a session
this afternoon to discuss among other
things the advisabiltty of United
Charities in Hammond.
The organization hopes to occupy its
new Settlement House at No. 9 State
street this week.
Miss Virginia Brooks, president OF
the association. returned from the east
this afternoon and attended the meet
ing. On her trip she made study of
charity institutions as much she
could, and she came back with renewed
enthusiasm and ideas.
Among the pleasant incidents on her
trip was her meeting with Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt in New York
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02
AGED MAN
IS DYING

William Camp, one of the oldest resi-
dents in Lake County. now seventy
five years of age is dying at his home
south of Hammond. Camp came there
and took up the eighty acres which he
now occupies. He has improved it and
has raised his family there.
For some tine he has been very
feeble and later dropsy set in. Previ-
Gus to this illness he never had a sick
day In his life. The members of his
family fear the worst and it is believ-
ed that he Will not live many hours
longer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02
MERCHANTS had
BETTER TAKE WARNING
Indiscriminate Sale of Fire
arms to Be Absolutely
Prohibited.

Following the number of fatalities
and accidents that has occurred in
Hammond and vicinity during the past
month on account of the open sale of
fire-arm and other deadly weapons
Chief of Police Peter Austgen declared
take a firm stand regarding the sale
of revolvers AMI the next violation ar
rests will be made and prosecutions
viii follow.
In discussing the sale of firearms
this morning Chief Austgen said: In
the past month / know of two instances
where business men of Hammond have
sold revolvers to minors. In one case
it resulted in the death of the purchaser
and another victim and had a little
fore thought been used in the sale of
this weapon. the shocking tragedy
might not have happened II business
man who sells revoivers and deadly
weapons does not have any regards to
the law when they sellst to minors I in
tend to cause their arrest and infict
severe pishment. This might be a warn
ing for them to remember"
paragraph from the Criminal
statutes reads 1T shall be unlawful
to sell, barter or give to any person
under 81 years of age. revolvers. fire.
arms. bowie knife. siung shot, kunckles
or any other deadly weapon"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02

Many governors are in Richmond.
Va this week where the fifth annual
conference Of governors is being held.
Among those who are to take part in
the program are Gov McGovern OF
Wisconsin, who will read a paper on
"a state Income Tax" Cows. Shafroth
of Colorado and Baldwin Of Connecti-
cut who will discuss modern penology:
Cows. Foss of Massachusetts. and
Deneen of Illinois, who will talk on the
DEVELOPMENT of Inland Waterways,
and Cows Eberhart of Minnesota and
Hadley OF Missouri whose subject VIII
be What the State Can DO TO Check
the Drift of Population From Farm to
CITY,.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02
A Good Attraction.

With the rain coming down in pitch
forks all but twenty-five of the seats
q { the Hammond theater were sold out
for the attraction of "A Modern Eve"
last night. If the weather had been
good standing room would have sold
for a premium.
At the Orpheum theater Nan Halpe-
rim and her Suffragettes are to be the
attraction beginning today The show
carries twenty people and is a musical
comedy with many features
The management of the Modern
Eve company was very much pleased
with the business the house did, and
it is expected that it will be easier to
book the best attractions.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02
COUNTRY CLUBS
DECEMBER CALENDAR
List of Enjoyable Affairs
Are Arranged by the
Committee.

The December calendar of the Ham
mond Country club was announced at
the stag party given last Saturday
night at the Country club and COM
prises some interesting events, as fol-
lows:
l. sunday-speciaI dinner. to 3
p. m.
8. Tuesday-Ladies' Bridge, D. m.
Prizes
5 rhursday-BEid. whist. Tourra...
nient Night
7. Saturday-Stag, members only.
s. Sunday-Specia1 Dinner, l to )
p. m.
II. Wednesday Gct-Together Din
ner. Members only. 81 per plate. The
history and complete financial report
by the president. Speeches and story
telling to follow
II. ursday-Formal Dance. Spe-
cial Orchestra. s1sper couple.
IA. Saturday-Stag. members with
guest.
Is. Sunday-special Dinner. l to 3
p. m
1s. Thursday-Final Bridge Tourna-
ment. Awarding prizes.
81. Saturday-Satg members only
p. m.
90 sday-children' Xmas Tree
Party. to g. Music to -. Dancing
adults
% saturday-stag. members with
guest
81. Tuesday-New Years Eve Dance
and Midnight Dinner Special Doings
Reservations for tables must be made
for this night.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02
BOARD URGES A
TASTE OF THE LAW
Glaring Irregularities In Election Work
Causes Cry For Punishment
of Vio1ators.

In the first and eleventh precincts In
East Chicago a member of the recount
board said that the precinct officials.
had no conception OF the duties OF the
office to which they had been ap-
pointed
IN GARY AND HAMMOND.
In the eighth precinct in Gary there
was the irregularity of the appearance
OF only poll clerks initials on the
ballots. In the fifteenth precinct of
Hammond some bright election clerk
numbered the ballots from one up and
this. of course, inalidated all of them
for the reason that II a dis
tinguishing mark
In the first precinct in Hammond
lead pencils, instead of blue pencils
were used in number OF instances but
Continued on Page Sd
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02
HAMMOND POLICE
MAKE FINE CAPTURE

Efforts of Chief Austgen of the Ham
mond police department extending
over a period of two weeks to capture
a gang Of organized thieves were
crowned with success Saturday night.
when they captured four of the gang
red handed Today the four are behind
the bars at the central station, where
confessions are being secured and
preparations to file charges Of burglary
in the superior court:
They are:
MIKE BABICK, "a years odl. Austrian.
TONEY SCOFFED II years old. Ital-
ian
KANLO BOLIC, II years old. Italian.
CUM ROGERI, % years old. Italian.
THREE ARE ROBBED.
Last week three places We're bur-
glarized in Hammond. the thieves max
ing their getaway with large amount
of merchandise Thursday night Stew
ems grocery store at 799 Alice street
and Steinman's saloon at the corner OF
Walter and Fayette street were brok-
en- into. Articles of value being taken
a a loss of $50 Friday night the Erie
freight house was robbed. the loss esti-
mated at nearly $3.50
HOME TALENT BLAMED.
Upon investigation of the three rob-
berries suspicion rested upon the shoul-
ders of home talent Acting upon clues
which he had learned. Chief Austgen
and his men then wave net around
the gang of thieves. Saturday night
further developments followed when
officer Bunde and Einsele found that
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02
KATE WAS RATHER
INCL INED TO Be ST|NGY
George Barth Sues His Wife
for Divorce in Superior
Court.

Because his wife would not give him
back any of his salary. which he turned
over to her, and would not give him
anything to eat. George Barth has
started an action for y divorce against
Katy Barth. The case was filed by NJ. NJ.
Bruce.
The couple were married in 1894.
separated in 1908. divorced and re-
married in 1910 and again separated in
1912. on Oct. rs. They have two boys
of whom he asks the custody.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02
Whose Is It?

w. c. Norris druggist at 1872 State
street. has so far failed to find the
owner of pocketbook containing SIS
which was left in his place Saturday
night John Huber was the finder of
the purse and turned it over to Mi
Norris, who is awaiting the owner.
Evidently the owner has no idea where
he lost the purse or he does not need
the SIS. as not one request has been
made for the money.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02

ing the job. Then a delegation Of his
friends headed by Col. Mayo came on
the scene and asked him TO run for
Gary's good
Now that my friends want me 10
run 7 shall listen to their call" de-
clared the mayor Il have had seven
years of running Gary. am getting old
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02

third term. The
faithful and the
office holders and
office seekers came
into the mayors 5
cabinet room to re-
new their vows of
allie glance. Col. A.
c. Mayo was mas :
ter of ceremonies.
Mayor X II o { { S
had been sittin &
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02

Crown Point, Ind, Dec. 2.-Glar-
ing irregularities due solely to the
ignorance and not to an effort to be
crooked are charged to the election
boards in the first and eleventh pre-
cincts in East Chicago, the eighth in
Gary and the fifteenth in Hammond.
FACT MADE KNOWN.
The fact was made known in a
supplemental report made by the
commissioners who were appointed
by Judge William c. Mcmahon to
effect a recount in the Simon-Bren-
nan contest for auditor.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02
S TIE
BOSS NOW
IN LAKE CO.,?
Distribution of Federal Pat
ronage Brings Up Ques-
tion of Leadership of the
Organization of the Roos-
ter Party.

Who's the boss of the democratic
party in Lake county,
That is a question that becomes of
paramount Importance when the fact is
appreciated that there VIII be lot of
patronage to be disposed of in che next
year or
There are postoffces in ten cities Of
sizee which Congressman Elect John b.
Peterson has said Will be apportioned
among the worthy not by himself but
by the organization" There are a
number of collectorships of potts and
revenue jobs that are causing the poll
ticians of the county much concern.
There are democrats in the county
who must be consulted. but the fact
is very apparent that they are not all
working in harmony. For instance.
everybody knows that Edward Simon
considers his election a vindication of
his political attitude and an evidence
that Lawrence Becker is not the whole
cheese even in North township.
simons victory brings out the di-
viding line between the Jefferson club
and Judbe Becker's child, the Wilson
Progressive League
Becker Against SmaIIey
1t is understood that Mayor Becker
is no longer giving Mayor Sma1ey OF
Hammond the stamp OF his personal ap-
proval ana he has been known to criti-
cize him sharply 1t is understood that
he has even declared against his re-
election.
over in Gary Tom Knots is the boss.
but my word the rest OF the county
would not let Tom Knots. the much
troubled. run things There was lot
of soreness because Knots put Gill
over at the last county convention
/ Now If Peterson is not inclined to
rule. if Becker's position on the bench
and the antagonisms he has aroused
eliminates him. if Knots the "unaoly, :
| is unsuited. if Smalley's inability to
/ lead puts him out of the running who
will boss the party from now on?
Gnvit the Man. ~s
The answer is John Gavit Gavit has
been county chairman for two cam
Continued on page rye.)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02

Martin Franjack, residing at Hege-
wisch. was arrested by Officer Stelow
at Holman sCeet and the Wabash
railroad tracks last night. where he
was found in intoxicated condition.
He was brought before City Judge Bar
nett this morning where he was fined
81 and costs, amounting TO s11. AL
though Martin unable to speak
English he was familiar with the word
drunk and admitted he had taken a lit
tie too much pevo.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02
HOLD LODGE
OF SORROW


Impressive memorial day services
were held by the Hammond order of
Elks al the Methodist church last night.
a large attendance enjoying the impres-
sive program. Charles A. Betzler OF the
Chica go lodge No. gave the memorial
day address and proved himself a very
audible speaker
A large number of Hammond Elks at
tended the memorial day services at
Whiting yesterday afternoon, which
were held at the Owl clubrooms. Frank
A. Hitchcock gave a very fine address.
The program:
Organ Voluntary ......... Theo. Moore
Anthem, Forever with the Lord
tGounod) Choir
The Opening Ode-Opening Exercises
Invocation -.-....-. Rev +. A. Fraley
Anthem. What Are These That Are
Arrayed n White Robes tStainer)
observation-disclosures Choir
Eulogy
Bro. Ralph Ross. Hammond No. 4s5
Duet Watchman~ What of the Night
(Sargeant) 3. r. Moon & G. r. Love
Memorial Address --....... Brother
Charles A Betzler, Chicago Lodge 4.
Solo-Selected- Mrs. L. l. Bomberger
Benediction-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02
M'HIE-S. TOB. co.

FOREx (XxxxD Kentucky Plug Cut
smoking tobacco has made the smoker
wise. He knows quality. oz. foil
package for 5c.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02
A bas the glooms.
Let the welkin ring.

Little joys danced all around the
Gary city hall today the result of
Mayor Knots declaration to seek a
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02
CLUES WE'RE GOOD.

It developed this morning thaa the
gang of sneak thieves came TO Ham
mond only fifteen days ago and was
about to make its getaway in a short
time Three OF the gang had been
working at the Standard Steel Car
works Confessions have been made
of entering the Erie freight house last
Friday night, but other robberies were
denied. Chief Austgen has clues that
they entered the other two places.
Shirts which they had In their posses
sion were stolen at Marion o. over
$500 worth of merchandise was found in
heir possession. including shirts, col
lars, whiskey, sweaters bathing suits.
clothing suit cases. trunks pocket
krives toilet sets. gloves, shoes, two
trunks. candy and razors.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02

some of the thieves were going around
the stores in Hammond, where they
were trying to dispose OF stolen candy
which they carried in suit cases.
SOLVED 1T QUICKLY.
Tt did not take very long for OFF,
GERS Bunde and Einsele to solve their
candy game and were soon on the heels
of the gang OF thieves. Trailing them
to s23 Walter avenue. 1t was found that
the gang of thieves had made their
headquarters there, and they had stored
over $500 worth of stolen merchandise.
With Captain Rimbach. Officers Bunde
and Einsele placed the thieves under
arrest and took them to the central
station. The stolen goods was also
taken and stored in Chief Austgen's Of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02

TIMES WANT ADS ARE FOR
SERVICE-TO YOUs
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02
Gnvit the Man.

The answer is John Gavit Gavit has
been county chairman for two cam
Continued on page fve)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-12-02
WEATMER.

RAIN. TURNING TO
SNOW TODAY:
TUESDAY FAIR.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-29
DON'T EXPERIMENT
You VIII Make No Mistake II You
Follow This Advice.
Never neglect your kidneys.

Never neglect your kidneys.
If you have pain in the back, urin-
airy disorders, dizziness and nervous
mess, it's time to act and no time to
experiment. These are common
symptoms of kidney trouble, and
you should seek a remedy which is
recommended for the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills Is the remedy
to use. 1t has cured many stubborn
cases in this vicinity.
Can Perth Amboy residents de-
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ing testimonial2
Mrs Jane Clarke, 1877 Nelson
street, New Brunswick, N. j., says:
For owe five years l have taken
Doan's Kidney Pills and l have
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Remember the name-Doan's-
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-29
MHYOR GHYHCR AfD EX-MKYQRI CNH

federation. He d%ec.ired that Mr..
dress at the twelfth annual meeting
of the National Civic federation to
a defense of the American Fedora
ton of Labor and to a eulogy of its
president, Samuel Gompers. This
latest picture of Mr.. Low was made
when he and Mayor Gaynor partici-
pated in the dedication of a monu-
ment erected in memory Of Mrs. Jo-
sephine Shaw Lowell in Bryant
Park.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-29
Doubly IN Asncstlo.

Professor MahafYy was once exam
lining a mar who had put himself
lege. He was having a hard time at
Mahaffy's hands over some Cruz
passages In a Greek book. II believe,
thir," said Mahafy, that you are
aw-ars an agnothtic in relisiouth mat
terth." The man feebly acquiesced.
We'll, then, thir," said the professor,
81 can quite athure you that you are
an agnothtic in Greek ath we'll"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-29

New York, May John Kirby,
Jr.. president of the National Asso-
citation of manufacturers, devoted a
large part of his annual address at
the convention organization In this
city to a sharp attack on Seth Low
as president of the National CIVIC
federation. Mr.. Kirby was espe-
cially bitter in his criticism OF Mr..
Low for his support, as the speaker
declared, of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, "a criminal organiza-
through the National civic
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-29
SeIf-Supportlna Animals.

The reindeer, like the camel, is
particularly suited to the needs of
nomadic people; easily satisfied In the
matter OF food. 1t is unnecessary to
carry fodder for him; what cactus,
thorns and other growths OF the
coarsest are to the camel. lichen or
moss, always to be found by ~sorapinE
away the snow, Is to tho reindeer;
both are self-supportinE travellers
Bailey's Magazine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-29

In tho heart Of Africa, among the
great lakes, I am across black men
and wonlsn who remembered the only,
white man they ever saw before
David Livingstone; and as you cross
his footsteps in the dark continent
mems faces light up as they speak
Of the kind doctor who passed there
years ago. They could not undsri
stand him; but they felt the love that
beat in his heart.-Henry Drummond-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-29
PenaIty Of Human Folly,

The efforts now to ave the chest
nut trees emphasizes natures revenge
for the needless slaughter Of the
birds. Bird conservation is one Of the
important factors in forestry, but IL
human carelessness or w%antonness
destroys tho natural mean Of tree de-
lenses, 1t follows that men are left to-
their own inadequate devices to res
pair the blunder, in this case worss
than a crims.-Baltimore American.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-29

Michael Powers, a MEMBER of the
Major Dandy Post, No. S43, Perth
Amboy, N. j.. would like old COM
rades to know Of the help Foley
Kidney Pills were to him. He had
terrible pains In his back and other
painful annoying symptoms Of kid
ney trouble and says Foley Kid
ney Pills have curel me in a remark
ably short time" Write for partic-
ulars.
Lauer Drug Company.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-29
Use for

The abolition of capital punishment
for murder has not borne such fruits
In states where it has been tried as
to create any great enthusiasm for the
change. The people are inclined to
say with the witty Frenchman, Let
New York Commercial.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-29
Heroea Found In Daily Llfa.

The world has no room for towards.
We must all be ready somehow to
toll, to suffer, to die. And yours Is
not the less noble because no drum
beats before you when you go out
into your daily bat~tlsfelds, and no
crowds shout about your coming when
you return + ON your daily victory or
deReat--R. Stevenson.