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The Lake County times., 1912-09-24
NIGHT SCHOOL IN
HAMMOND SUCCESS

Three hundred Hammond persons
last responded to the invitation Of the
board Of education to avan themselves
Of free night school education. The
number Will undoubtedly grow. but al
ready It indicates that the night school
IS step In the right direction 70 bring
the school 10 the people.
Every neighborhood is well repre-
sented. Some families were represent
ed by two or more members. 1t was
nothing unusual TO see a married
couple among those enrolled. and debat-
ing among themselves as 10 what
nights each should attend so that one
or tho other might be at home with the
baby. There were married women in
line waiting to put In an application
for sewing, millinery and cooking.
SIMILAR demands came from girls.
while young men and young women
wanted a course in commercial work.
Men whose hands are calloused and IN
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24
HORSES DYING IN NEW JERSEY.

Wildwood. n. j., Sept. 24.-The
malady which has recently brought
death to so many farm animals in
the central west has reached this
state. The disease made its first APP
pearance a fortnight ago in Dias
Creek, about twenty-five miles from
here, and was diagnosed as spinal
meningitis. It spread rapidly and It
is estimated that more than 100
horses have died in the neighbor
hood since Not a single horse
which has been attacked has been
saved.
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24
SHIvELY TO OPEN
DEMOCRATIC CAMP AIGN
Hammond Is Picked Upor
as Best Place for Demo
cratic Meeting.

Frank O'Rourke. secretary Of the
democratic county central committee,
received word today that Senator Ben
jamin Shively of Indiana will speak at
Huehn's hall next Saturday night.
This is 10 be the opening gun of the
campaign and viii undoubtedly attra act
a large attendance. Shively is known
as the silver-tongued orator Of Indi-
ana. and great many people will turn
out to hear him on that account
The news of Shively's coming was
something Of surprise to the mem
bers Of the county central committee
They had expected that the opening
meetings would be the speeches OF
senator Gore at Indiana Harbor and
Hammond on Thursday or Friday
night.
The date is not definitely fixed II
has been determined, however. that the
first meeting viii be held al Indiana
IIarbor and the second At Hammond
Definite plans regarding the Gore meet
ings VIII he announced later.
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24
VERDICT
AGAINST
TEITLEZIAN

1ufy ia Judge Harry p Tutnil's
Porte, superior court at Valparaiso last
evening returned verdict against Ja-
cob eTitleman, constable. il the case
81 Moran and Peden Us. Jacob Teitle-
man As a result his bondsmen VIII
have to put ap something ike s1oo to
square him
The SPECIFIC charge against him was
chat ne. as an officer of the court, made
a false return on a process. lie was
sent out to arrest man who was about
to leave for Europe
He reported that the man was sick In
bed and could not leave the house and
the same night pulled out and left for
Europe He had gotten $500 in a dam
age suit and an effort was being made
to get judgment against him for part
of the money.
McAleer and Hembron represented
Teitleman ard c c. White represented
Moran and ePden.
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24
WIFE BEATER
IN TROUBLE

crazed with drink and armed with a
large knife Jacob Wirchak I36 com
pany houst. East Hammond was ar
rested by Offcer Calvin last night. aft
CIR ne had chased his wife around the
house vowing vengeance and threaten
ing TO Kill her. Wirchak was brough
before city Judge Barnett this morn
ing where ne was found guilty and
fined s15. He has arranged to pay his
fine
This is not Wirchak's first ofense,
as he has been arrested several times in
the past on the same charges Sever
al months ago he was arrested and hnd
in Judge Prest's court for cruelty boat
ing his wife, causing such injuries that
she was unable to work. This morning
Wirchak was warned by Judge Barnett
if this ever occurred again it would
mean about SIX months at Crown Point
for him.
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24
FRANK MASEPOHL IS
DEAD At HIS HOME
Respected German Citizen
Called by Death After
Long Illness.

Frank Masepohl. 672 Webster avenue,
a well known and respected citizen Of
Hammond for the past twenty-eight
years died at the family residence yes
terday afternoon at o'clock, following
an Illness lasting two weeks. The news
OF his death was received with sor-
row in Hammond last night, and the
wide circle of friends extend their
deepest sympathy to the bereaved fam
lily
The funeral will he held from the
family residence at 672 Webster ave
nue. Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock
The services VIII be conducted by the
Rev. Claus and interment viii be made
al oak Hin cemetery
Mr.. Masepohl has been aring for
nearly six months, during which time
ne has been able 10 he Up and around.
Two weeks ago he was taken suddenly
i'll, and since has been confined to his
bed His condition was considered
critical and yesterday suffered a relapse
which claimed his death at O'Clock
yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Masepohl was born in Germany
and came 70 Hammond in 1854. During
his residence here he rapidly gained a
wide circle Of friends and became
/ known as one of Hammond 5 respected
men. Besides being a grocer, he at one
time was an employe Of the city. He
was popular particularly in the Ger
man circles Of Hammond.
| He was 81 years old and besides a
wife. is survived by a wife and three
/ daughters Mrs. Ernest Andree. Mrs
/ Otto Mathfes and Miss Elsa MssepohL
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24
ONCE AGAIN GOVERN
MAKES NEW PROMISE
Contractor Says He Will
Get Busy; But Will
He?

After an exchange of half dozen
letter which began last June. and sew
eral personal interviews. the last OF
which was had sterday. NJ n Nc
Govern president of the company,
which bears his name. says that steps
are to be taken this week to make the
necessary repairs on the South Holman
street asphalt macadam pavement The
McGovern company had the contract for
building the pavement. and was put un-
der bond to make the repairs for five
years. 1t is still under obligation to
make these repairs this year and next.
John L. Rohde. member Of the board
of public works, and City Engineer T..
J. Lyons were in Chicago yesterday to
confer with McCovern on the matter,
and but for the fact that he was unable
to get William Ahlborn. president of
the Ahlborn Construction company. over
the long distance telephone he would
have arranged then and there for the
local company TO use its asphalt cement
mixer McGovernor went to Louisville
last night and prom sed to complete his
arrangements upon his return tomor-
row
The board last week notified the com
pany that unless the repair work
would be under way within ten DAYS
that the city would do the work and
that its sureties would be sued for the
cost. The ten DAYS expire next Monday
In view Of the many repairs thai
have to be made in various places along
the street traffic on Holman street viii
very likely have to be limited TO Hgh'
vehicles. as the work necessftates the
taking up of the old pavement wherevel
| it is in bad shape
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24
AUTO BANDITS ROB IN
BUSY NEW YORK STREET

New YorN. Sept 2. Two auto
mobile bandits blackja ked and
robbed John Pepper senior member
OF the firm Of Pepper. Gary 4 Co,
al Seventeenth street and Ninth ave
nue.. one Of the busiest corners of
New York securing $500 in cash
and $1,000 in negotiable paper They
fled in large red touring car. AS
they sped away Patrolman Martin
and i crowd gave chase and the ban
dts opened fire. finally disappearing
iii one Of the crowded streets.
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24
BOY KILLS
G|RL. IN AUTO
A 'C|[)ENT
Second Automobile Fatality
Within Month Occurs in
Gary When Is Year Old
Driver Runs Down Girls,
Killing One.

The second automobile fatality TO
take place in Gary this month oc-
eursed last evening shortly before Z
o'clock. when boy driving a machine
ran down two children. injuring one
and killing the other almost instantly.
The dead:
MARY FLAWS 5 years old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs John Flaws. go
Adams street. head crushed. died a
few minutes later.
The injured:
MINOR GIDEON. years old. 658
Adams street; right foot injured; able
TO go to school today.
Car Driven by Boy.
The car was driven by Arthur Nc
Cormick. 16 years old. els Van Buren,
street. son Of Mr.. and Mrs John Nc
Cormick
From the story told By little Minor
Gideon It appears that little Mary
Flaws came over to the Gideon home
to play with Minor and Edith. years
old
Mary came over TO our house to
get to play with her" said the
Gideon boy. I'VE were crossing the
street, the three of us. and all at once
Z I felt something pass over my foot.
looked up and it was big machine
+ The Mother is Told.
Then I looked around and I saw
Edith running and Mary in the street
i The men picked her up and MAYBE
they took her to the hospital Mary
went to the Jefferson school with me
After this Sister Edith went owe
to Mary's house and she told Mary
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24
REPUBLICANS MAY ASK
THEIR RESERVATIONS

Here are your hats. Senator Gavit
and Recorder Jones; please do not slam
the door as you pass out.
Mr. Gavit you know IS the joint
senator from Lake and Porter coun-
ties with stin two years to serve. hAv-
ing been elected on the republican
ticket. but today he Is one Of the
stanchest bun moose in the new party.
and according to all indications he in
tends TO use the senatorial toga given
him by the republicans for the benefit
Of the bull moose. Therefore there is
a growing senatiment in the G. o. r.
ranks to ask Mr.. Gavit for his resigna-
tion as senator and 70 give him an OPP
portunity to make his separation com
plete.
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24
ARRESTED AS
HORSE Thief SUSPECT
Stranger Offers Fine Animal
for Sale at One Hundred
Dollars.
1Sneoia1 IL TIE Trares.l

Dyer. Ind Sept. 24.-Alarshal Eu-
gene Stech and Louie Hartman last
night arrested a stranger on suspicion
Of being a horsethief and he and the
horse were taken to Lowell from where
a horse was reported missing. The town
marshal Of Lowell came up to Dyer for
the horse and the prisoner.
The stranger appeared in town yes
terday afternoon at about 8 o'clock, and
offered fine looking morse to MI Hart
man for 500 Mr.. Hartman became
suspicious AT the low price and got into
communication with Marshal steoh.
who appeared on the scene, and to
whom the man offered the horse for
$50 Marshal Stech held the man in
CUSTODY and by telephonlng to the sur
rounding towns learned that horse
was missing from Lowell
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24

whose hair there IS already a sign of
the advancing years were there in the
hope Of finding the knowledge that had
been denied them in their younger
days.
Good support from Hoard.
Mechanical drawing is popular with
many, and to this Will be added a
course in carpentry, for carpenters and
apprentices IN which stress will be
laid on blue print reading the reading
OF the steel square. stair building and
roof construction
Domestic science will be taught in
the Washington and the Riverside
school buildings. a night school for
those persons who wish to learn the
English language will be opened early
IN October
The board Of education is not half
hearted about giving its support 1t
already has bought more than a dozen
(C0pffuua1 IN
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24
EDUCATOR
PRAISES BOOK

Another fine endorsement of
the splendid dictionary which is
going out of The Times office by
the hundred comes from Business
Manager r. NJ Elliott of the Chi
cago business college of Ham
mond Mr. Elliott's letter reads:
The copy OF the dictionary
you handed me yesterday. and
which you are using in your
educational campaign. 1 have
examined in a limited measure.
Many points Of excellence are
at once parent--Authority Of
compactness of form. helpful
ness in pronunciation. excellent
maps. census tables and histor-
ical data-all OF which are IN
convenient form and ready for
the students or laymans i'm
mediate use.
1t is a good thing. Thanking
you for compliments
Respectfully.
F. NJ. ELLIOTT.
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24

Herbert Jones, recorder at Crown
Point is also an ardent bun mooser.
and as republican county ofhclal his
position would 10 most men be very
embarrassing.
Many reasons are advanced by Mr..
Gavits and Mr.. Jones former politi-
cal supporters why they should resign
before the situation becomes embar-
RAISING for them. Primarily 1t is a
problem Of ethics and morals.
Arc Avovved ProEressives.
It is pointed out that both men are
avowed members of the progressive
party. Their past eminence in the re-
publican party has made them shining
Continued on Page s.
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24
NEWS
WILL PUT 86,o3s ON CIVIL LIST.

Washington, D. c.. Sept. 24.-It
was practically decided yesterday
that President Taft soon viii issue
an executive order placing fourth
class postmasters in the classified
service. This order. relieving &c.
o3s postmasters from the uncer-
tainty of political appointment, will
be one OF the most far reaching as
affecting the civil service issued by
a president.
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24

Something ncyv-au want il. Save
your tickets. This i age of biE
interests. The biggest interest centers
in the noted UNION SCOUT SCRAP.
Try pacisnmc. Sec premium list. The
best yet o7it
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24
PROGRESSIVE RALLY.
Especial TO THE T1MEs)

Crown Point. Ind. Sept "a The
progressives viii hold theid campaign
opener II Central Music hall when
Frank Wyer, former congressman
from Minnesota, win address the vot-
ers on the issues of the day. It is said
that Barney Youngs band, Of Ham
mond. will furnish the music. while
George w Perkins-he pays the
frei ght." The committee has cordial
ly invited every one TO attend.
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24

EVERYBODY Is WORRYING ABOUT
THE COMING ELECTION.
Bat you won't have 10 worry over
the inRumcrabIe brands of tobacco on
the market If you try UNION SCOUT.
Leader of them NIL In quality and ma
vor. Save the tickets for valuable
presents. See our premium list.
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24
DIRECTORS SMELLED
GLOBE STATION STINK
Foul Odors Coming from
Rendering Plant Again
Subject of Discussion.

The directors of the Hammond Cham
Der of Commerce met in the rooms of
the organization last night and de-
termined on some activity that Is cal
culated to cause the citizens to sit up
and take notice
The meeting was attended by four
teen Of the directors and was an enthu-
siastie one The principal thing under
consideration is the civic revival that is
TO be started at once and which is ex-
pected to net the chamber OF commerce
at least 300 additional members
Rev c. j. sharp of the Christian
church is planning this campaign and
is expected to introduce some original
ideas in the way of a membership cru
sade
TO end odors.
Peter W Meyn Of Gostlin Meyn &
Co. called the attention Of the directors
Of the association to the fact that Globe
station is stil emitting smells that are
a real nuisance as has been repeatedly
pointed out by THE TINES The matter
was referred to tht committee on sani-
tation and health. OF which Or william
y Weis is the chairman. and negotia
tions will begin to have them ahated
+ II this fails legal steps VIII be taker
to end the nuisance.
The ballroom Of the club rooms wa
leased for one afternoon in the weel
TO young woman who is giving dan
cling lessons TO children Her leas
MAY be terminated al any time if he
children become nuisance in the clul
rooms
Arfan Eements were made TO settl
with Anton Taper. the landlord. tn
matter Of the transfer of the Tniver
sity club lease This was referred to
committee Of lawyers for settlement
It IS expected that this winter vii
see renewal Of interest in civic mat
ters that viii make the Harmon
Chamber OF Commerce a potent inhu
tnce Tor progresa in The community.
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24

VICTIM
Of ATTACK
Ex- Police Chief of West
Hammond Accused Of Nal
treating Aged Officer; Con
spiracy to Intimidate Po-
licemen May Exist.

Joe Jager, 65 years Of age was the
victim of a cowardly attack on the
part Of John Kulczyk. the former chief
Of police Of West Hammond last
night WHEN he was struck a stunning
blow, knocked down. his club. star and
revolver taken from him ana sent home
In a dazed condition
This is believed to be a part Of a con-
spiracy to intimidate the police Off
GERS of West Hammond and in this
manner disrupt the entire force Two
men. John Schroeder and Bernard Hil-
ger. accepted appointments on the po-
lice force and then resigned within a
few days
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24
HAMMOND TO GIVE
BIG TRADE EVENT

Business Men Inaugurate
Unique Plan of Attracting
Additional Trade to This
City Big Fare Refunding
Sale to Begin Oct. 5.
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24
Hc Is Not RInned.

But Mayor X. NJ WosczynsN has not
been bluned by a good deal Kulczyk
is to be arrested BY q consta BILE from
Chicago and he Will be taken to a Chi
cago court. where justice viii be ad-
ministered.
He Will be prosecuted to the limit OF
the law and an effort win be made to
have not only a fine but jail sentence
imposed as we'll The plan is to go
after Kulszyk in a manner that VIII
make a cowardly assault OF the kind
to which jaeger was subjected, improba-
BILE
The assault happened last night
lager had been assigned to a Polish
wedding and John Okraj had been pre-
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FREE FARES TO ALL WHO
PATRONIzE LOCAL STORES
Merchants of Hammond
Unite in Movement That
Will Be Beneficial to All
and One That Will Mean
Many Advantages to Buy
ing Public.

Arrangements have practically been
completed for a big cooperative sale
in Hammond. and for seven days be-
ginning Saturday. Oct 5, the people of
this section will be given an unusual
opportunity to lay in q supply of all
kinds Of seasonable merchandise at
prices which cannot be surpassed or
even duplicated IN any town or city in
the country.
This sale will be known as The
First Annual COOPERATIVE Trading
Festival" in Hammond In the range
and variety OF bargains offered it will
be unique. Practically every merchant
in the city viii make a reduction IN
prices on his line of goods for this
sale and those In need OF anything
from dishpan to a complete outfit
for home. or pair of hose to a com
pIete clothing outfit. shoes and all.
should avail themselves of this oppor-
tunity to lay in supply OF merchan-
disc at unprecedented prices
To Refund Fares.
Not only are the merchants going
10 make 1t an object 10 the buying
public In the way Of prices and assort-
ment of goods but in addition to this
they are going to refund the fares to
all out-of-town customers during this
big sale. SO 1t can readily be seen that
It will be an exceptional opportunity
for the people of this section TO save
money In providing for their personal
and household needs
Every merchant IS being requested
TO make some special inducements in
the way OF goods and prices for one
week and at the same time agree tc
pay their proportion of the fares re-
funded 10 all out-o&-town customers
who do their trading in Hammond
during the sale.
Leading Merchants Interested.
The plan is meeting with the uni
versal approval Of all the leading mer
chants. and as a result II will be tn,
biggest trading event ever held il
Hammond or the Calumet region
Further announcements Will be mad
Of this Big Eo-Operative Fare Refund
ing Sale from day to day In THE TIMES
Watch for these announcements. The
will mean an actual saving Of none
The Lake County times., 1912-09-24
WEATHER

CLOUDY TODAY
WEDNESDAY, RAIN
AND COOLER.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-12
A PILOTS UPS AND DOWNS.

But a pilots life on the ocean wave
has its ups and downs quite unintentionaD.
There are DAYS when IL is a lazy blue and
gold dream. The monotony of basking In
The sunlight while the shining yachtllKe
pilot boat drifts about Is broken only by
the occasional adventure OF shining UP the
rope ladder OF an incoming ship and direct
ing her ouartermaster TO follow chanhei
the marking buoys Of which are clear ior
all 10 see. And there are other days-iciiy
cold winter days. with heavy sea run
ming and binding snow blotting out the
channel buoys. The rope ladder leading up
the steep side of the vessel is ice covered
and swings like a pendulum. but not with
regularity that can be depended upon. II Is
= tremendous adventure then to CHINO inc
side OF one Of our ocean leviathans, hanos
rapidly numbing with cold grasping inc
swaying ladder. And slip means in all
probability loss OF a life. because many
pilots. like many sailors, have never learned
10 swim.
II was about the noon hour when we got
out into the channel, and / was invited 10
lunch with the officers mess. Lie on
tramp" can't be such dogs life. after ALL
Being a member Of the housekeeping sex
felt II incumbent upon me to inquire ih'o
their housekeeping arrangements. iearheo
that they carry seventeen-days' supply
Of ice to keep fresh food. a lot or chickens
that lay strictly fresh eggs and OF course.
the chickens themselves are killed OF anu
eaten for Sunday dinners and birthdays
I'VE used to carry pigs" said the seconu
mate, "but pork pals something awiui
after six months. And. besides" he aoue"'
the pigs eat too much coal"
At this / begged him to show ht'ie
more respect for the intelligence or my sex
Then tho chief engineer. dour Scot
broke In. II never used TO believe that taie
rneself man, so on one voyage ] smut
pig In a coalbin for nine days. and when /
let him out he was as fat as could be- ana
iaif the coal was gone"
j was half inclined TO believe that SCOTCH
man, he was so very dour, but when ne
fdded. "snd the pig was as white as
)hnaw." I was all at sea again. WIN some
Kind reader who can AFFORD TO make the
experiment come TO my rescue? DO pigs
Eat coal?
When luncheon was over we had passed
me Hook and the pilot boat New jersey
vas letting down a yawi 10 take us on
esde farewell TO the captain with paruns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-12
AN EXPERT ON THE ROPE LADDER.

The vAnl pulled away for the New Jer-
s,v where another ladder gave me chance
10 urovs my newly acquired accomplish
roont This time j was helped over the ran
hv q dozen willing hands of kind raced
,uot. who politely repressed any surprise
! thev may have felt at the sight OF
| ..rarea woman clamoerinS on board thelr
.h,o We smiled and shook hands ali
orn,,rd and in a second was made TO feel
at home. I,
rb. New Jersey is a wooden steamship
- .s shining with paint and cleaning
s-asses as a private yacht. 1.-The boys are
-asrone,bIe for that" they told me.
~ a,,n was shining warmly and there
III, q gentle roll as the ship drifted
ahort waiting TO pick up another pliot OF
- ohoard AN incoming vessel we sat
hooL ~ the boat, which l was taught
- oa,, oa,," near the emergency steering
Tbora Uas a beautiful shining brass
So. .ti,o IN front OF me, and, with the
1S''o.,,,o, curiosity Of my sex Out just
p -. believe any man wouIo nave
.e 80, 7 neeked through an opening
80. - 1o,oe,,,ke top and asked what IL was
.r.,. compass" said one OF tne oiuer
a.cou rop box the compassT
pio's a,,id,,t hurt 1t for anything,
answered After that pig story l Was sD'
picious. ,a,,ad that he meant
did know the points OF the compass mp ron,,oa
I promptly looked in ,",u learned n.au that
hauehtily: "why, certainly: -, 'ea anm,h and
in the third grade: North east 'oD'" anu
west" 40, h.,ors manv guf-
flaws. and my naughty spirit was nun n,ar,
when I was Informed that tna' wa, was ,m Isl
as far as 1t went. but that ,hese w. '"'"
ty.eigbt other points that had names