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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-06
Thief Goes Through
Every Room in House

Detectives from the central office are
endeavoring today to get some clue to
the identity of a thief who entered the
home of Wilmot NJ. Trew, 52l Randolph
street northwest, during the absence OF
members of the family last evening,
and stole jewelry and other articles
valued at $500.
The thief entered the house by cell
lar window which had been left unlock
ed and forced the door leading from
the basement to the first floor. Every
room in the house was ransacked.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-06
Prizes for Citizens
With Best Lawns

The Rhode Island Avenue and Subur-
ban Citizens Association has called a
special meeting November 10. at which
prizes will be awarded to the winners
in n contest recently conducted by the
association for the best looking lawns
and flower gardens.
The Chevy Chase Citizens Associa-
ton has meeting scheduled for to-
night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-06
Seeks a Divorce.

A correspondent Is named and mis-
conduct charged In a suit for an abso-
Lutte divorce filed In the District SUI
preme Court by Richard johnson
against Bertha johnson. Attorneys
John r. Shields and II. w. Wells repre-
sent the husband.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-06
Grocer a Bankrupt.

Charles Il. Payne. grocer, filed a
petition In voluntary bankruptcy in the
District Supreme Court through Attor-
hey Robert $. Hume. The liabilities are
S.l67.G3. c. A. Barnard was nppointe ed
receiver.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-06
Hospital Rate High
AT Fort Washington

The highest hospital attendance rate
OF any army post Ia reported at Fort
Washington. on the Potomac river, be-
low this city. according to Surgeon Cen
eral Torney.
The rate was 333 q per 1000 in 1911. ms
compared with 237.29 in 1910. and 1856 in
1905
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-06
Right Foot Crushed
By Virginia Trolley

The right foot of G~orrr 49,
thru AthTee ears sid. - Fa1rfan- -
was crushed By a Waahsrrtre-Ftr- b.
car Al Fairfax this rurrr1n&
lie was brought 80 NasA--r.er =
,skep 10 the Eun~rEenry huEglrr
~here the doctors fossnA y $500 49,
ably be- necessary 10 ampuaafs - -
her
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-06
WILLIAM G. COUNSELMAN.

Funeral services for william Graham
Counselman, who died yesterday at the
age of seventy-four years, will be held
at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning from
his home In Bethesda, Md. The inter-
ment will be held In Union Cemetery,
Rockville, Md.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-06
FITZHUGH D. BROWN.

The funeral OF Fitzhugh d. Brown
was held at o'clock this afternoon
from the Hamline NJ. f. Church, and
the interment was private.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-06

Baltimore & Ohio to Pimlico Races,
Baltimore. Nov. to -. Express trains
from Union Station to Baltimore Every
hour on the hour"-Advt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-06

Exquisite Floral Decorations, for We'd
dings, receptions, and all social func-
tons. Ask for estimate. GUIDE. 1914 F.
Advt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-06
$25 Serge Suits
$50 Cheviot Suits
$50 Diagonal Suits
$40 Broadcloth Goats
S45 Sealette Goats

These are % inches
wide. and really look
like Atwood flannel,
so good and firm and
warm Is the quality.
They are especially
desirable for the new
utility shirt waists
so much worn now.
and for children's
wear. These are in
blue and white, black
and white. and pink
and white.
Bargain Tables
Street Floor.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-13
COL. MATHEWS BACK
Col. Sam Matthews is Home From
Winters Trip to oreson-Mrs.
MATHEWS Still in the West.

Col. Sam MATHEWS returned from
Eugene. Ore, where he has been
spending the winter months, early
Sunday morning and looks in splen-
did health. He will remain in the city
at the Gardner hotel a few weeks be-
fore returning to Eugene where ne
may spend the summer.
IT came rather unexpectedly" said
Colonel Matthews to q Forum repre-
sentative yesterday in the Gardner
lobby, "and I found myself almost
without a place to go on my arrival
here. for there was such a crowd in
town thai the hotels have no room to
to spare. Through the kindness Of the
management here a special place was
improyised for me last night. That
shows business must be good in Far
go.
.sMrs. Matthews did not return with
me as she remained in Eugene to
get the full benefit of the fruit season
that is Just beginning there now. She
is very well as is her sister. Mrs,
Rockwell and e daughter and son.
We enjoyed a very pleasant winter,
but I am glad to be back again and
get a glimpse Of Fargo
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-13
WHAT Do YOU KNOW
ABOUT The BIBLE?
INTERESTING STATISTICS CON-
cERNING THE BIBLE THAT
TOOK MORE THAN THREE
YEARS OF TEDIOUS WORK TO
COMPILE.

The Bible is indeed a most interest
ing compilation any way we may look
at it.
Here are some Bible statistics that
are said toHbe the result of three
years labor by the interchangeable DR..
Horne and given by him in his intro
duction to the study Of the Scriptures.
The basis of these interesting statis-
tics is an old English Bible Of the King
James version.
Old Testament: Number of books,
SO; chapters, 939; verses, 1924;
words, 593,4s3; letters, 2,72S,100.
New Testament: Number of books,
81; chapters, 260; verses, 1853; words,
1928; letters, 1884, $50.
The Bible: Total number of books,
Sc; chapters, 1,1S9; verses, 31,173;
words, 73,746; letters, 3,566,4S0.
Apocrypah: Number Of books, IA;
chapters, 1874; verses, 6,031; words,
1851 85
The middle book of the Bible is
Micah; the middle and smallest chap
ter is Psalm cxvii; the middle verse is
the eighth verse of Psalm cxvfii;
Psalms is also the largest book of the
Bible, and the largest chapter Is
Psalm cxix; the tw~enty-first verse OF
the seventh chapter of Ezra contains
all Of the letters of the alphabet; the
smallest verse of the Bible is the
thirty-ffth verse Of the eleventh chap
ter of st. John.
The Forum & Republican believes ii
has stirred up a renewed interest in
this great book of books by the pre-
sentation offer explained in full on
another page of today's issue. Clip
the certificate today. Such an offer
cannot continue long.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-13
POLICE HAD MERRY.
time YESTERDAY
LOCAL POLICE OFFICERS GATH
Erred IN SIXTEEN DRINKS AND
DIsoRDERLlEs Yesterday
ONE DRUNK FELLIN THE RIVER
RESCUED BY PAssER8Y.

Chief O'Keefe and his officers were
kept unusually busy yesterday when
they gathered in sixteen drunks and
disorderlies for their days work.
Three peace breakers were arrested
in Island park yesterday afternoon
after they had created a disturbance
by insulting several people who had
passed through the park. They gave
their names as Chris Starr, John Shire
and Corl Sundt. They were charged
with being drunk and d~isorderly and
when arraigned before Police Magis-
trate Miller this morning they were
remanded to the city jail for a period
of four days each in default of a fine
of So apiece.
william Mccormick is a lucky mar
and owes his life to Mr.. Gross who is
employed by Walker Bross & Hardy.
Mccormick filled up on q quantity OF
atjoy water and vas navigating too
close to the. shores Of the Red river
when he fell in. Gross who happened
to be in the same netghborhood at the
time and saw the man take the plunge
hurried to his rescue and pulled NC
Cormick out Of a possible watery
grave. Gross notifed the police who
came to the scene and placed the vic
tim under arrest. he was given n
other chance by Judge Miller this
morning with Instructions to keep
away from the river when he became
intoxicated.
twelve other drunkg were also arr
raigned before the judge, some were
dismissed providing they would leave
town and others were given jail SEN
fences as they were known as "re-
peaters.''
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-13
The Theatres
VAUDEVILL SHOW
At The BIJOU
EDMoNDs G. TRUE COMEDY SING
ERs AND DANCERS THE FIRST
HALF OF THE WEEK AND
TREVETT's MILITARY DOGS
THE LAST HALF,

The Bijou is adding daily to it's all
ready great popularity. A good show
every day attracts the people and they
are quick to note where the good show
is. This week the Biiou will have two
high class vaudeville acts. The first
half of the week Edmonds & True,
and the last half Trevett's Military
Dogs. Edmonds & True will present
a singing, talking and dancing act
that is a dandy.
The Pathe Weekly of current events
is shown this week as usual together
with Lonesome Robert, a drama
based upon wireless biography. Also
two big feature comedies that will
make you laugh, The Bijou orchestra
will play pleasing selections and the
bill is certainly worth seeing. The
best show in town for the money. Ad-
mission 10 cents.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-13
creaned Vegetables.

A part of the excellence Of vegeta-
bles eaten at a farm house is due to
their quick transit from garden to ta-
Bile; but the cream method of cooking
them is the great secret Of one coun-
try Instead OF butter, she
adds a few tablespoonful Of cream,
and the Improvement In flavor is great.
Moreover, she knows that a little,
very little, cold water poured over the
vegetables and allowed to boil away
and not be drained off, is better than
hot water and a superfluity of 1t, in
which the goodness Of the vegetables
evaporates.
Seasoning is added with the cream,
and the whole heated through before
being sent to table. This makes a new
dish Of peas, potatoes, etc
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-13

The report that The Harvester was
sold for $4,000 is enough to make
an automobile salesman green with
envy.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-13
Howard Moodx,s

Special two days sale, tomorrow and
Wednesday, will be Of interest to you.
Great bargains in ladies' muslin I'M
derwear.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-13

Americans complain that they are
not safe in Mexico, but there is no
laE compelling Americans to live III
that 9Orsaken country
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-13
DOUBLE BANQUET
THIS EVENING
MEMBERS or COMMONS CLUB
AND CONGREGATIONAL BROTH
ERHooD WILL HAVE MEETING
ING AT COMMERCIAL CLUB
LADIES WILL BE PRESENT.

This evening at $3.50 o'clock at the
commercial club rooms, a joint ban
quet will be held by the members Of
the Commons club and the Brother
hood of the First Congregational
church. AS it is ladies' night there
is sure to be a large attendance.
The general subject to be discussed
is Civic Betterment, the special feature
emphasized being public parks and
Fairgrounds. Judge Chas. =. Ami
don, Professor Waldron, fl. w. Gearey,
Mayor Sweet and others will particle
pate in the discussion.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-13
Rehseea,

Rebecca Of the Sunnybrook Farm
was presente~ at the Fargo operahouse
Saturday night in a name that de-
lighted the rather small audience. 1t
is a sweet, wholesome, down-east
play that merited a packed house.
Ursula st. George as Rebecca left
nothing to be desired. She was win
some and talented and her clever
work was frequently applauded. The
two aunts were good and Sam Reed
as the village stage driver scored a
big hit. The rest of the cast was
equal to the demands made on them.
The matinee was we'll attended.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-13

We Buy Scrap Iron.
Carload lots a speciality Correspond
ence given prompt attention. Fargo
Iron & Metal Co.. Fargo, N. d.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-13
WITH n. ..

The N. p. Express Co. phoned Da-
kota Business college for a man for
clerical work and a pupil was sent 70
the position. A course at the d. p. q.
solves the position proposition-there
are many more calls for its graduates
than it can supply.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-13
BUILDING ASSN.

Will help you build a home. Amount
advanced payable in monthly INSTALL
ments. Call on II. P. Tough. secretary.
LANG Bldg. Fargo.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-18
JOHN A. WHITE
PIONEER DEAD

John A. White, 1877 Sohl street. pio-
neer and respected citizen of Hammond
died at the family residence early this
morning, following a lingering illness
of nearly twelve weeks. death result
ing of old age and complication of
diseases.
Short funeral services will be held
from the family residence Wednesday
evening at II p. m. The remains will
then be taken to the Michigan Cen
trail depot, from where they will be
shipped on the 1859 p. m. train for
Chesterton, Ind, where funeral serv-
ices and interment will occur
Mr.. White was born at Homer, ILL.,,
in 1s49 In 1880 he came to Hammond,
where he spent greater part of his
time, although having lived in Porter
county for a number of years. During
the past few years he has been in very
feeble health and twelve weeks ago he
was confind to his bed. During his
last illness his condition gradually
grew worse and passed away at 1: 80
a. m. this morning.
He was 60 years old and is survived
by wife and Ave children-Mrs. s. c.
Greer Chesterton, Ind; Mrs. Ora L.
White, Chicago; w. II. White, Cham
paign, ILL.,; F. E. White and A. c.
White. Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-18

There is more Catarrh in this sec
ton of the country than all other
diseases put together. and until the
last few years was supposed to be in
durable. For a great many years doc
tors pronounced 1t a local disease and
prescribed local remedies and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced 1t incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be a
constitutional disease and therefore
requires constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by
F. P. Cheney q Co., Toledo. Ohio is
the only constitutional cure on the
market. 1t is taken internally in
doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful.
1t acts directly on the blood and niue
Gus surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case
1t fails to cure. Send for circulars and
testimonials.
Address: F. ]. CHENEY & co. Toledo.
Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for costi-
patton
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-18

Jimmy Clabby. the Hammond boy
who formerly held the welterweight
championship and relinquished 1t to
advance into the middleweight ranks.
has taken a great fancy to the racing
game, and 1t will not be surprising
to hear of "Jeems" having a racing sta
bic before he gets through says the
Chicago American. Then again, JIM
my may go broke on the ponies before
he has chance to get stable of
his own, and he may not be able to
follow in the footsteps of "Pittsburg
Phil and other plungers.
Clabby has been boxing in Aus
tralia the past six months and he has
done remarkably well. earning big
money and winning practically all his
battles. He has been attending the
races at the famous Randwick course
in Sydney, and reports just received
here state that one big stake race
Melted Jimmy nearly 400 pounds, which
would be $4,000, while another race
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-18
Clabby finds Easy
Coin On Ponies Trail

brought him home winner to the
amount of 1925 pounds. nearly sI.7o0.
He Is reported to have won big sums
of money on the races, but whether
Jimmy is hanging onto the coin is an
other question.
No wonder the fair haired Jimmy
has liking for faraway Australia, for
he has written home that he likes the
country so we'll that he is thinking
of remaining there until next season.
although last reports by cable an
nounced that he would come to the
states for the summer to see his folks
and return again in the fall. If Jim
my gets back before July he has a
big offer to meet Mike Gibbons at Buff
falo, N. Y, on independence day, but
it is not expected that he will get back
in time. A match between Clabby and
Gibbons at $50 pounds would be worth
travelling a few miles to see, as both
are clever and fast of foot with Jim
my having the hardest kick in his mitt.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-18
BRICK MAKERS AT
CROWN POINT
Especial to THE TImEs.)

Crown Point Ind, June 1S.-Fifteen
of the various brick
manufacturers in the country were
here yesterday on a tour of inspection
over the land supposed to be the site
of the proposed new brick yard to see
the practicability of installing a brick
yard here. From all reports they were
very favorably impressed. Among
those In the party were the following:
Christian Becker, Chicago City Bank
& Trust company; Louis Paint. carpen-
ter and builder; Morris Brisch, presi-
dent Rockwell Lime company; Birch
Bros, builders and contractors: w. l..
Woods, president Standard Material
company; Louis Rathye, president Chi
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-18

was held In he Gold Room at the Con-
gress hotel
They were able to some OF the
country's famous politicians and states
men and get the spirit of the conven-
ton. 1t is well worth while to spend
an evening in the lobby of the Con-
gress just to see the convention
sights.
OF course, the really big men are
not spending their time in the hotel
Hobbies. They are pulling wires in Sc
cluded rooms of the hotel But 1t is
possible to get glimpses of interesting
characters from time to time.
One of the stunts is to visit the
headquarters of the four principal can
didates for the presidency. Another
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-18
CONVENTION
PRELIMINARIES
AT A GLANCE

Colonel Roosevelt in Auditorium
speech, attacks the national COM
mittee, charging it with a plot to
rob the people in the interests OF
crooked politicians.
Fifty out OF ffty-eight the ILL.,
nois delegates agree to unite on
Roosevelt programme.
Rival candidates first struggle
in convention today may determine
who will be the regular Republi-
can nominee.
Roosevelt and Taft men both
work on platforms to be submitted
to committee on resolutions.
Fairbanks likely to be unopposed
as candidate for chairman of CON-
mittee on resolutions.
Caucus day sessions marked
in one instance, that of Georgia, by
a fist fight.
Colonel Roosevelt spends the
busiest day in his political career,
receiving delegations and discuss
ing plans for the convention fight
Roosevelt men perfect plans for
fight against seating delegates on
temporary roll call.
Both Taft and Roosevelt forces
seek aid from camps OF progress
sives.
With Governor John A. Mead of
Vermont the only avowed candi-
date for the vice presidential NOM
ination in the field, political man
ayers begin to consider availa-
Bile timber.
Diplomats stirred by edict
against dress suits issued by John
Barrett.
Taft and Roosevelt managers
make conflicting claims as to the
control of the delegates from the
southern states.
Mckinley asserts that Roose-
welt, by his own actions, con-
fesses he is beaten.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-18
PUBLIC INVITED TO
COMMENCEMENT
Progr sive Hammond
School Will Send Out
Large Glass.

The Chicago Business college of
Hammond closes the year OF 1911-1912
on next Thursday evening, June 90 at
the M. E. church of this city, in its
sixth annual commencement
The year has been one of encourag-
ing promise in many respects of mark
ed progress.
The enrolment of 1911 has been
more than duplicated. especially in the
increased percentage of those who
have made good in their class grades
and have accordingly merited place
in the outgoing class.
This school has but one aim-to
train its pupils successfully in the
principles and practice of a business
education. 1t relies almost wholly on
the character of its output for the ad-
vertisement of it's worth and work.
Worthy Of Patronage.
The young lady gentleman want
ing a business education has no rea-
son outside of personal preference, or
it may be prejudice to leave Hammond
or the Calumet region to secure 1T.
Hammond has a school which has
passed far beyond the experimental
stage-well equipped with all the APP
pliances of the best regulated bust
ness colleges, up-to-date methods. able
experienced teachers, and behind it the
responsible and we'll earned reputation
of one of the largest business colleges
in the Mississippi valley and the west.
It's 400 or more graduates are maxi
ing good as stenographers, bookkeep-
ers, correspondents, typists and ac-
countants in muI,itudes of offices, here
and in the city OF Chicago and else
where.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-18
IN THE
SJPERIOR n0lIDTQ
and CIRCUIT UUUl(uO
M. KIRSCHMAN
ASKS DIVORCE

Max Kirschman has started an ac-
ton for a divorce against Jennie
Kirschman in a case that was filed by
Attorney L. V. Cravens of Hammond.
Kirschman declares in his complaint
that Mrs. Kirschman was divorced
from man by the name of Khens on
Nov. 20 and that on Dec. IL shem ar
ried Kirschman. They were separated
March 80.
Kirschman alleges in his complaint
that the defendant would not attend
to her duties as wife and that finally
he was compelled to leave her.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-18
Court Abrogates Order.

In the case of Grace r. Conroy VS..
Joseph H. Conroy. in which the plain
tiff was granted a divorce several
years ago and the defendant was re-
quired to contribute to the support of
the children. the defendant came into
court last Friday and asked to be re-
lieved of the payment for the support
OF Elliott Conroy, who Is now support
ing himself.
The court grapted him the relief he
sought and abrogated the order so far
as 1t referred to the support Of Elliott
The defendant viii be required to sup
port Madely until she Is of age and IS
a week Is payable on Monday of each
week at the Citizens German National
bank
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-18
DISTURBER FINED.

William Primmer. who was arrested
at the carnival grounds last Saturday
night by Captain Hanlon on a charge
of fighting and drunkenness. was tried
before Judge Barnett in the city court
this morning. receiving a fine of IS and
costs. amounting to SIS. AS this was
his third offense Primers plea for
leniency did not take effect on the
court as he had been warned several
times previous to stay sober. but II
was without avail.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-18
THIEF IN BARN.

1t is a common occurrence to have a
horse stolen, but John Benson 1920
Roberts avenue, received a double dose
some time last night when his cow and
about twenty-five choice chickens were
stolen. After a wide search this morn
ing the cow was reported found, but
up to a late hour no clews of the
chickens have been found. Benson
has an idea who the guilty party is
and has turned the case over to the
police.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-18

tcontfnaed from Page IL
district
A large number of Hammond peo-
pie went to Chicago last evening to
absorb the atmosphere of the great
est convention that has ever been held
in ACfficago. --
the Roosevelt meeting at the Auditor
ium. but most of them failed to get in
and attended the Taft meeting that
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-18

All the trouble began and developed
In the cavity of a molar So severe
was the abscess that surgeons were
compelled to open the face and scrape
the bone. Electrical treatment was
given and other methods used. The
last operation wos a departure from
all former attempts and 1t Is said was
successful.