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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-19
Calls Laws Inadequate.

Richard Sylvester then was asked I"
describe the work of the police i'll deal
ing with d.sorderIy houses.
Maj. Sylvester pronounced the present
laws Inadequate to meet the situation
fully because there is no way to reach
the landlord or owner of the property.
That's what this bill aims To correct,
commented Senator Kenyon.
In response TO the claims that there Is
no segregation of houses of bad repute,
Mai Sylvester produced map TO slow
where such localities are.
This map shows fifty lOcalities-and
don't mean just u single house-which
have been cleaned up within a period Of
sixteen years.
Maj. Sylvester touched or the situation
in alleys, where. he said, the population
lives more like animals.
The only way to cure that situation III
the alleys is To root out the evil-the al
leys themselves, as they exist. the houses,
the Nth. the dirt. the diseases We can
keep force OF forty or fifty hiSh-priced
men in an alley to find violations of law.
when there is so much valuable property
to protect in other parts of the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-19

shorty aids n Christmas romance in
Little Suily's Big Day See our next
Sunday Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-19

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forated. in leather case, with pencil.
Other treasures on this way back
table.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
Revival Meetings.

You have heard and studied about
The objectionable Sim" This will be
the subject that Evangelist Mcdonald
will present tonight. This speaker.
who does not sidestep the truth nor
dodge conclusions. will have a message
that the people will want to hear His
arrows go to the mark
Day time meetings will be held at
the church, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday at o'clock. The central loca-
ton of the church. being accessible
from all parts of the city, makes these
day meetings very desirable, especially
for those who cannot come at night
"A delegation from the whiting Meth
odist church will attend the revival
meeting Wednesday evening. As a
large number Is expected seats will be
held for them until a reasonable time.
A boys and girls meeting is already
being planned for Saturday at o'clock.
Some features will be introduced that
viii make that meeting of great value
and long TO be remembered. All par
ents are invited to have their children
present promptly at the appointed hour.
This is the last and great week of the
meeting Prof. Rice will lead the sing
ing. Many think he can sing the GOSPEL
as well as most preachers can preach it.
His solos Will long be remembered. All
the people of Hammond are urged to
avail themselves of these meetings this
week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
1900 SEE SHOW
At ORPHEUN|

Twenty-three hundred people saw the
Cowboy Girl, musical melo- drama L
the Orpheum theatre. Two capacity
houses and three fourths of a house for
the second performance in the evening
Is the best record that the house has
ever made.
And the promise is that the business
VIII keep up that way the rest of the
engagement. The Cowboy Girl is prac
tically the same show that was seen in
Hammond year or so ago at a5 so
and rs cents.
These attractions are only possible
because the Orpheum gets the business.
The scenery is splendid and there are
fifteen people in the company. One of
the features of the show is a bevy
of cowboy girls who sing and dance.
There are also number of special feat
ures
Those who like thrills will be en-
tertained by the cave scene. which APP
peals to the imagination of the young
folks and entertains the elders
It is truly remarkable that a show
with such splendid equipment could
be put on at such moderate prices. This
is but another of the achievements of
Allardt Bros
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
MAYNARD SAYS HIS
WIFE TEASED HIM

Married life is nothing but an end
less variety of tears and ups and downs
II one reads the bill of complaint filed
in the divorce suit of Maynard Knepp
against his wife Jessie Knepp of Gary.
The Knepps were married at South
Bend on July IL. 1909 and Knepp has
been employed at the Pearl laundry but
before that he had a good job at Slick 5
laundry.
The divorce proceedings were filed
today in the Lake Superior court by
Attorney Clarence Bretsch of Gary.
Bough Finery With His Coin.
knepp alleges cruel and inhuman
treatment from his wife, towit: she re-
ceived letters from men unknown to
him; she was extravagant and instead
of paying the grocery bills with money
he gave her she bought loud wearing
apparel not suitable for her station in
life all of which caused the plaintiff un-
told mental anguish.
The plaintiff further alleges that his
wife had the habit of teasing hin,
which caused greater mental anguish
and the complaint also intimates that
she was friendly to other men and the
gentleman whose name is not specified
is said to be a prominent Broadway
business man.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
HUB TO LOSE OFFICIAL
Especial to THE TIMEs.)

Crown Point, Ind. March 1s-Crown
Point Will in all probability lose it's
first city" treasurer, with only a lit
tie more than six months served in ac-
tual time.
1t is understood that Herman j. Leh-
man, the present treasurer, has decided
to hand in his resignation, to take eff
feet before April j, which will necessi-
tate the appointment of another man.
The people of Crown Point will re-
greet exceedingly to see Mr. Lehman
take this step. his official services
in the past have been highly satisfac-
tory and coming at the time when the
city is organizing his absence will be
doubly felt.
Mr.. Lehman resigns In order to de-
vote his time to his farm interests, he
and his family intending to leave
Crown Point soon to take up their
residence on Mr.. Lehman's farm.
As a public official Mr.. Lehman's eff
forts and accomm odations were great
ly appreciated by the patrons of the
office. and Mr.. Lehmans decision will
be received with genuine regret 1t is
expected that the resignation will be
rendered at the council meeting tomor-
row evening
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
OCCURS At RIDGE RD.

At a deserted spot on Ridge road
near Oak Hill cemetery, yesterday aft g.
ernoon, Mrs. George McEwen bravely
evaded the futile attemps of a young
holdup who showed 80 acliber re-
voiver into her face and demanded her
money. Taking desperate chances, she
refused to give him her pocket book
and on the spur of the moment she
struck him in the face and called for
help. Angered by this the young hold
up forced her to walk further down
the road when she turned around again.
striking him in the face second time
and calling for help. Seeing his at
tempts would be futile the rascal ran
away where he was traced far as
the Erie yards.
Mrs. McEwen resides on the Ridge
road and was on her way home yester-
day afternoon when she was stopped by
the young man. Under one arm Ms.
McEwen carried basket of groceries
her purse and a package of buns.
She first noticed the holdup at Conkey
avenue from where he followed her to
the Ridge road. Thinking nothing of
this she kept on her way. 1t was her
intention then TO make a short cut by
going through the woods, but seeing
the young man getting. closer to her
she decided to take the road. When
she was between DIR. Weis' residence
and the pickle factory. he confronted
her and demanded her money. She
argued with him that she had no money
and seeing this would do no good, she
started to walk away. He called to her
to throw up her hands and deminding
| If she did not give up her purse he
would shoot. 1t was then that she
struck him in the face and called for
help He then threatened to shoot the
second time and forced her further
down the road where Mrs. McEwen at
tackled him the second time when he
ran away.
In talking with TIMES reporter this
morning Mrs. McEwen said that she
was scared to death and she thought it
was best to strike him and then scream
He did not try to pull the trigger as
remember of and used only his right
arm. / could see the gun was loaded
when he pointed It at men demanding
my money. The best description / can
give is that he was between IT and is
years old. height feet inches com
plexion medium. wore black overcoat
and dark brown cap said Mrs. Nc
Even.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
Duck Fever Extant.

Duck fever got the best of George
Drackert, Otto Haehnel and William
Kleihege. three Hammond nimrods and
this morning the trio left for the Kan
kakee marsh, where they will lay in
wait for the coming of the canvas
backs. Other Hammond hunters have
their eyes turned south and expect to
Join the other party as soon as the
ducks begin to fly.
Reports from the Kankakee state
that although there are a few ducks
there is little water as yet and the
river will not break up for few DAYS
at least. Some places on the river the
ice is said to be as thick as twenty six
inches.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
Molder Sues Citv.

Anton Horn of East Chicago an iron
moulder has started a suit for $4,000
damages against George B. Lambert &
Co., of that city on account of injuries
he received when ladle Of metal was
tipped over and the molten iron burned
his feet.
He claims that he was capable OF
earning SO day and that he will be
incapacitated for work as result Of
his injuries. The action was brought
by Attorney lie Grand T. Meyer of
Hammond. The accident occurred on
Oct. II. 1912.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
HE DIDN'T WANT
TO FEED THE BIRD

Miss Sue Marshall, the spirited little
actress who is playing the part of THE
Cowboy Girl" at the Orpheum told the
following story at a rehearsal the other
day of an experience she had a few
years ago when she was a clerk in one
of the largest department stores in the
country:
-One day l was showing a line of
clocks to an Irishman who wanted to
present one to his wife on the third
anniversary of their marriage / ex-
hausted all of the stock except some
cockoo clocks on a shelf nearby. The
Celt asked to see them. | took them
down, thinking that at last 1 would
make a sale. AftAp tsling Pat the
price, he ased IL II struck the hours.
Instead of answering directly. I would
the time piece and set the hands a few
seconds to twelve. AS the door opened
Patrick's eyes bulged with interest, but
when the chirping ended he plainly
showed his disapproval. but pretended
not to notice it and said:
We'll, how do you like it?
Pat thought moment and then re-
piled earnestly:
It's all right except one point. It's
enough trouble to remember whin to
wind it without havin to think of feed
ing the bird"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
POOR UNFORTUNATE
TREATED SHAMEFULLY

Through the negligence of somebody,
1t does not seem clear on whom the
responsibility rests, poor unfortunate
OF Indiana Harbor, adJudged insane by
committee of physicians, has been
kept for almost three weeks at the
East Chicago city Jail, where he has
not only been wretchedly miserable
himself, succeeded in making life a
. burden for fellow prisoners and for the
oincers oDliged to remain about the
station.
Jacob Kabovich is the unfortunate
prisoner and he was arrested for an
noying a woman who lives in Parish
avenue. between 135th and 136th streets.
Indiana Harbor. with his protestations
of love. He smashed up the furniturs
when repulsed. and gave Officers Ed.
Shields and Barney Genensanslxi a stiff
fight when they undertook to arrest
him.
On March l Drs. Raleigh Hale. G w.
Miller and F. J. Townsley. constituting
a commission on insanity, adtudCed
the man insane. and he was locked I'm
In the East Chicago police station pend :
ing his removal to the county Jail at
Crown Point and thence TO the insane
asylum
He never got any further than the
city jail There he has remained, sleep-
ing apparently never. eating and drink
ing nothing for twelve days and with
no possibility of receiving the care due
man in his condition. For nearly
three weeks he has worn the same
clothing, and has undergone many
hardships of similar nature, due to a
lack of facilities to take proper care of
him. in his present quarters
Sheriff Tom Grant claims that there
is no place for him in the county Jail.
and that the state asylums are so over
crowded that there is no room for him
there.
The city authorities declare that they
do not know just where to place the
blame, but feel that it is an outrage TO
longer compel the man to remain where
he now is.
Yes said one of the officers. refer
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
BRUTAL
ASSAULT
ON WIFE

On warrant for assault and battery
upon his wife. Sunday night, Andrew
j. Coley, Az East State street, was ar
rested by Officer frost yesterday aft
ernoon at Sibley and Nickel Plate
tracks. Unable to furnish 500 bond
he was held at the police station until
this afternoon, when his trial came up
before Judge Barnett in the city court
The attack upon his wife was the
most brutal that has been brought to
light In the city court in a long while
Following a quarrel between them Sun
day night he struck her with his
clenched fist in a drunken rage, knock
ing her senseless on the floor. Besides
a bruised and swollen eye she said she
had marks on her arms and body which
were caused by being struck with a
poker.
Coley pleaded guilty to the charge
before Judge Barnett this afternoon
and was fined So and costs, amounting
to SIS, and thirty days in jail.
The trouble between the young
couple is said to have been caused by
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
DEATH OF JAMES DOAK


Crown Point, Ind, March 1e-The
news reached here on Monday announc-
ing the death of Mrs. James Doak, a
former resident of this place. but at
the time of her demise residing with
her daughter, Mrs. Morthland, at Val
paradise. Mrs. Doak, who was well
known here and who is sister of Will
liam Martin of this place, has been in
feeble health for some time owing to
her advanced age of 50 years. Four
married daughters survive her. her
husband having died several years ago.
They are: Mrs. Morthland of Valpa-
raise. Mrs. Jessie Hoffman OF Hunting
ton, Ind. Mrs. Ella Robertson of Plum
mer, Idaho, and Mrs. kimberland, liv-
ing in Kansas. The remains will be
brought here for burial, the funeral to
be held Wednesday morning at 9:I5 at
the Presbyterian church. Interment
will be in the family lot in the Crown
Point cemetery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
IN TFfR
SUPERIOR n0IIQTc
and CIRCUIT UUV1lEV

State VS.. Zip Ham. Murder.
Tuesday, March 2e--
State VS.. Steele. Murder
Wednesday. March Pr
State VS.. Gieiokowski and Keznemn-
ski Robbery.
1311-State VS.. Ashton. Robbery.
Friday. March %
121s-State VS.. Raymond. Receiving
stolen goods.
Monday, April l.
Hesitate VS.. Schmidt. Assault and
battery with intent
Tuesday, April q
12e3-State of Indiana VS. Maloney
ct al; 1294-State VS.. Andrews: 1895
State VS.. John Doe. etc: Hesitate VS..
Maloney; 129T-State VS.. Burke; 1895
State VS.. Huettner; 12es-State VS..
Richard Roe, etc; 13OO-State VS.. High
lands; 1So1-State VS.. Burke Conspir-
acy in restraint of trade.
Wednesday. April B.
1319-State VS.. Havalovich. Selling on
Sunday.
1a2O-state VS.. Trumbull. Selling on
Sunday.
1s21-state VS.. Goodfriend Gaming.
Thursday. April a.
1s2s-State VS.. Minivach. Wife deser-
ton.
1ssO-state VS.. stokich and Botich.
Adultery.
Friday, April 8
1aS2-State VS.. Peters. Assault and
battery
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
Seeks a Divorce.

Bessie Wood seeks a divorce from LIE
Roy Wood as result of the abuse she
is alleged TO have received at his hands.
They were married Sept 5, 1910, and
separated March II, 1912.
She claims that three weeks after
their marriage he began whipping her
and that on the 18th of March he beat.
bruised and struck her so that she was
compelled to take her baby and go to
the home of her mother.
1t Is said that he was habitual
drunkard. A divorce. the custody of the
child and $4,000 alimony is asked. The
case was fled by Mcmahon & Conroy
of Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
GARY MAN ARRESTED,

George Morrow of Gary sampled too
much Hammond booze last night and
as result was arrested by Officer Cor
dua on Holman street for drunkenness
and begging. He was given a chance
to sober up at the station last night and
was tried before city Judge Barnett
this morning. George also had beau
tiful little role which he tried to spring
on the court, but he refused to believe
Morrow's story and assessed a fine of
81 and costs, amounting to $11. Tn
able to pay, he will be taken to Crown
Point in default
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
LAKE COUNTY
COURTS AT
A GLANCE
LAKE SUPERIOR COURT, ROOM NO.
Judge Virgil $. Reiter.
Case on Trial.


Judge Virgil $. Reiter.
Case on Trial
Poliga VS. the Erie. Suit for dam
ages. McAleer Brothers for the plain
tin. Crumpacker. Crumpacker & Tink-
ham and w. o. Johnson Jr for the de-
PENDANT. Jury impaneled. Taking of
testimony begun Case will take two
or three days
Cases on Call.
Settings OF Wednesday. March 20
sslI-Levantshenko Illinois Steel Co.
ssl5-Dryer beaverton, adnr.
s62s-Borsenko Illinois Steel Co.
LAKE SUPERIOR COURT, ROOM NO. ,
Judge Lawrence Becker.
Information.
The court will take UP special mat
ters until March %. when the criminal
work viii begin. The court went to
indianapolis today. Court will convene
Friday.
SPECIAL JUDGE TINKHAM.
Grady Grady. Suit for a divorce.
Case now on trial.
LAKE SUPERIOR COURT, ROOM NO. ,
Judge Johannes kopeike.
At Crown Point.
The court will handle only special
matters until March %. when he will
take up court cases. He will begin the
trial of jury cases April /.
LAkE-PoRTER CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge w. c. MeMahau.
At Valparaiso.
Second Wednesday, March 90
15f2-Roper Rossow.
154s-Douglas Douglas.
ADJOURNED SESSION.
Special Judge Bruce-At Crown Point
Following the conviction of Peter
Barg. charged with operating a blind
pig, Jasper Hull pleaded guilty and the
case OF Frank Ahlgrim went over for
the term.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19

ring to the noise the prisoner was maxi
ing beating upon the door of his cell.
He keeps up that racket night and
day. He prevents the other patients
from sleeping and wears our nerves
TO a fragile, to say nothing of the in
Justice to himself. IT is a shame and
disgrace. If our state institutions are
not large enough to accommodate such
unfortunates there ought to be some
thing done about it and that at once"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
GAS MANAGERS
IN PHILADELPHIA

William III. Crawford and Allan Ora
ham have gone to Philadelphia to be
present at the meeting of managers Of
the various United Gas & Improvement
companies.
Mr. Crawford was accompanied by his
Wife, who resided in Philadelphia be-
fore she came to Hammond They are
expected to return to Hammond the
latter part of this week
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
EXPECTED BACK
ON SATURDAY

A. l. Drum is not expected back
from Philadelphia until next Saturday
He has recovered from his Illness, but
he viii not start back until he feels a
little better.
Accordingly traction matters in Ham
mond will not be taken up until he can
give them his attention. In the mean
time there is not much promise that
the cities Of East Chicago and Ham
mond will get the service that seems
so necessary at the present time
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
McGarry in Hospital.

John L. McGarry, the Holman street
jeweler, submitted to an operation at
ST. Margarets hospital yesterday aft
ernoon and is reported to be getting
along nicely. Tho operation is not con-
sidered to be serious, and the stay of
the patient at the hospital is expected
to be short.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
Couple in Court.

Alleging that she was left without
support to endure the sneers and SCOTS
of her friends, Mary Tarka seeks a d.
vorce from Joseph Farka. The couple
we're married June %. 1909, and sepa-
rated August 16, 1910.
She alleges further in her complaint
that he struck her with his fists and
other articles. pulled her hair and that
she was forced to leave him on account
of the fear of other violence.
She asks that her maiden name Mary
Sucks. be restored. The case was filed
by Attorney A. C. Foley.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
Bids to Be Opened.

Rev. H. NJ. Plaster. pastor of st. Jo-
seph's Catholic church, and Messrs.
John F. Krost and Joseph w. Weis went
to Chicago today to be present at the
opening of the bids for the building of
the new st. Joseph's church. The bids
were to be opened in the office of
Architect Klewer. but the contract will
not be let until later date
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
CITY Honors Decided.

"a great game is expected at Brad
ford's alleys tonight when the Plan
tistas. champions of the Hammond
Bowling League, will line up against
the Bradfords for the championship of
Hammond. Much interest is being wag-
cred in the outcome and some good pin
work is expected.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
STARR OF GARY
ANOTHER CANDIDATE

Attorney Oliver Starr of Gary is a
candidate for the judgeship of room
NO. or the Lake superior court. His
name was omitted from THE TINES ex-
elusive story of yesterday.
This makes six candidates for the
Judgeship, not counting Judge Virgil
, Relter who viii not have any oppo-
sltlon. These six candidates on the re-
publican ticket will oppose Judges Law
renee Becker and Johannes kopelke
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
Leave for CAPITAL.

The advance guard of the Lake eoun-
ty democracy left for Indianapolis late
late night and this morning, twelve
staIwarts. headed by County Chairman
John A. Gavit of Hammondg, being at
the state capital already
Mayor Smalley and most Of the Ham
mond delegates will leave on the late
Monon train this evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
Sues to Recover

Following the granting of a divorce
in the case of James II. Tallman VS..
Susie Tallman. Mr.. Tallman seeks to
jointly.
The case was started in the justice
court and was appealed to the Lake
superior court. 1t was fled by Attor-
news Mcmahon & Conroy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
THIS WILL IHTfRE: ST MOTHERS

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children. a Certain relief for Feverish-
ness. Headache. Bad stomach, Teething
Disorders, move and regulate the Bow
els and destroy Worms. They break
UP Colds in "a hours. They are 81,
pleasant to the taste Children like them
Over 10000 testimonials. Used by Moth
ers for 23 years. They never fail.
Sold by all Druggists, 25c. Sample
mailed FREE. Address. Allen 8. Ohm
sted. lie Roy. N. 7.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
HEINTZ co.
INCORPORATED

Incorporation papers were filed at
indianapolis yesterday as follows:
Frederick l. Heintz, Hammond; can't
tai stock, 100000; to manufacture au-
tomobile tires and accessories; direct
ors r. L. Heintz, L. NJ. Heintz j. G.
Vanderveer, Louis Connaghan and Con
rad Fischer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-19
Sues for DAMAGES.

Alleging that Teresia Chyreze SLAM
dered her by saying that she was gull
ty of serious charges. Mary Gott-
sehling has started action against
/ her for $4,000 damages. The case was
filed by Attorney Clarence Bretsch.