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The Washington times., 1912-05-16
New Mystery Added to Case
BY Discovery of Letter
to Agent.

NEW YORK, May 16,-That Harry
Thaw had prepared a death list and
placed Stanford whites name third up
on II, has been shown by the discovery
OF a letter written by Thaw to one OF
his confidential agents In New York, in
December, 1903. Bancroft Davis head
ed the list of five names, after three of
which the word "kill' was written. Fol-
lowing Davis was Freddy Gebhard,
then came White. and after him, Craig
Wadsworth and Reginald Franklyn. but
without the notation kill" The facts
disclosed bv this letter will have part
in the State Of New Yorks efforts to
send Thaw to Matteawan.
No word has ever been written or
spoken to the public which connected
]. G. Bancoft Davis, Frederick Gebhard,
or Reginald Franklin with the slayer
of Mr.. white in the tragedy of Mad
fson Square Garden roof on June rs,
1905. The secret of Thaw's attitude
toward anyone but Mr.. White has been
closely guarded.
No one has ever doubted that Evelyn
Thaw's astonishing and dramatic reci-
tai on the witness stand of the tale
concerning herself and Stanford White,
which she said she had told to Harry
K. Thaw in Paris in 1908. aided in
causing the verdict which sent Thaw to
Matteawan.
Harry K. Thaw's letter written sew
eral months after the date of that al
legged disclosure to Thaw in Paris which
the Herald now makes public for the
first time. shows that Harry X. Thaw,
soon after that disclosure, put Stanford
White not at the top, but at the bottom
ticof list marked "Kilr' in a letter re-
garding his supposed enemies.
This letter was written in Pittsburgh
to man who was well known to
Thaws family and often performed or
pretended to perform extraordinary Of
fees for Thaw.
The recipient Of the letter exercised
The Washington times., 1912-05-16
CAPITAL SCHOOLS TO
OBSERVE PEACE DAY
Anniversary of Opening of Hague
Conference to Be Cele-
brated Tomorrow.

In order that the desirability of uni
versal peace may be firmly impressed
ion the minds of school children Peace
Day exercises will be held in the pub
lie schools tomorrow. These exercises
Will commemorate the opening of the
Hague Peace Conference in 1899 and
will include recitals of the results OBJ
tained by that conference. The move
ment is nation wide and it's founders
hope that Peace Day will continue to
have a permanent place on the calendar
The District of Columbia branch OF
the American School Peace League is
making every effort to further the
movement in its application TO the pub
lie schools and DR.. William NJ. David
son, Superintendent of Schools, Is in
thorough sympathy with these efforts
In the local schools the programs will
include the singing of patriotic songs,
the reading of short sketches appropri-
ate to the occasion and a brief speech
of explanation by some person in ac-
cord with the peace movement.
The Washington times., 1912-05-16
FOUR JUDGES FACE
SERIOUS CHARGES
Alleged Illegal Methods in Hand
ling Cases in New York's
General Sessions.

NEW YORK, May l6.-Four judges Of
the court OF general sessions here are
under investigation today by the appellate
division Of the bar association, and the
district attorneys office on sensational
charges relating to alleged illegal meth
DDS of conducting trials, directing ver-
diets of acquittal, treatment Of wit
nesses and Jurors, arbitrary exclusion OF
evidence and suspension Of sentence
upon convicted criminals.
The investigation, It was learned, has
been going on quietly for months, and
II warranted by evidence proceedings
may be instituted for impeachment OF
implicated judges.
These facts became public following
the attention given to remarks and let
ters OF Police Commissioner Waldo and
Commissioner OF Accounts Fosdick con-
cerning the alleged undue leniency OF
the general sessions court. The spread
of crime locally Is charged directly TO
this leniency.
In legal and police circles the investi-
CATION Is expected to result In the most
sesational charges that have ever en-
veloped New York criminal courts.
The Washington times., 1912-05-16
FIVE MARKED kill"
BY THAW IN 1903
Letter of Harry Tbsp to
Confidential Agent
J. c. Thaw, p. o. Box 1886,

J. c. Thaw, p. o. Box 1886,
Pittsburgh, Pa, December, 1903.
Dear Mr.. \ -
Bill is all right. Hope to see you
next week. Please send man to
J. H. B. DIS place. Ask the servant
what sort of new exercise he takes
since a week. Is he getting strong
armed7 / don't care, but want to
know. Do you know of any colored
elevator or bell boy in the Audubon,
B'w'y q seth st.7 Il hope you will
have all those curious reports Of
the y y and of S. w. & H. w.
P.'s other freaks. When will F.
Gebhard 90 to Phila., even for a day
or so2 Please return this as a good
rule. THAW.
Bancroft Davis. KILL.
Freddy Gebhard. KILL.
Stanford White. KILL.
Craig Wadsworth.
Reginald Francklyn.
The Washington times., 1912-05-16
MRS. WARNER GIBBS
GIVES MUSICALE IN
RANDLE HIGHLANDS
Viscountess day and Mrs.
Clark and Mrs. Under
wood Patronesses.

A musicale which delighted a large
audience was given by Mrs. Warner A.
Gibbs at the Manor. Randle Highlands,
yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Gibbs was
assisted by Joseph Whittemore. tenor;
Miss Lillian Koechling. violinist; Rich
ard Lorleberg, 'ceilist; and George Will
son, accompanist.
The patronesses were the Viscountess
dAzy, Mrs. Champ Clark. and Mrs.
Oscar Underwood.
Mrs Gibbs sang three numbers, and
the program was supplemented by rem
iitions from each of the other artists.
The Washington times., 1912-05-16
RETIREMENT BODY
TO OPPOSE MEASURE
Civil Service Workers to Protest
Against Provision Of APP
preparation Bill.

A determined stand against the pro-
vision In the legislative. executive and
judicial appropriation bill, limiting The
appointments Of Government clerks to
terms Of Ave years and practically in
validating the civil service law. will be
made by the Civil Service Retirement
Association at a mass metieng in G. A.
r. Hall tonight.
Preliminary plans for the meeting
were made by officers of the associ ton
last night in the New Ebbitt House. s.
E. Faunce. first vice president. declared
that every effort would be made to have
the discussed provision eliminated from
the bill. He urged that all Government
and force some action whi,a Will COM
pei continuance OF the present law.
The Washington times., 1912-05-16
Mississippian Dies
After Debating Vardaman

Z JACKSON, Miss. May &c. H. Alex
6nder, candidate for the United States
Senate in the Democratic primary last
summer and one of the States best
known lawyers, dropped dead in Missis-
sippi street yesterday afternoon shortly
after he had engaged in q spirited fac
tional debate with J. X. Vardamen, on
the floor of the convention.
Mr.. Alexander left the convention hall
after adjournment apparently in good
health and spirits, although he had been
vanquished in the contest. On reaching
the residence of DR.. Rowland, directly
opposite the statehouse, he fell to the
pavement and expired without speaking.
The Washington times., 1912-05-16

fatherly supervision over the erratic
young Pittsburgh man, and never quar-
relied with him about his designs, be-
cause by so doing he believed he would
have lost Thaw's confidence and been
unable thereafter to keep watch over his
actions for Thaw's protection, which an
apparent acquiescence in Thaw's de-
mands enabled him to continue. The
letter escaped repeated searches for
such documentary evidence made by
representatives of the Thaw family. Its
identity as the writing of Thaw has
been verified.
Thaw's anxiety displayed In this letter
to keep In touch with all that might be
going on in the Audubon Hotel Is ex-
planned by the residence there at that
time of Evelyn Nesbit.
The Washington times., 1912-05-16
Troops Are Warned
To Be More Cautious

Major General Leonard Wood an
nounced today that he had given orders
to the commanders of the American
troops on patrol duty along the Mexican
border to instruct their men to be more
cautious in the future. so as to pre-
clude any cause for friction with the
Mexican soldiers across the Rio Grande.
On several occasions during the last
revolution, American soldiers were
wounded by bullets from Mexican rifles.
On two occasions recently American
troopers have been wounded by Mexican
troops in ambush across the line.
The Washington times., 1912-05-16
DR.. DEMNOY NAMED
ENJOYS SECRETARY
One-time Student at American
College, Rome, to Come to
'Papal Legation.

Rev. DR.. William Demnoy, formerly of
Mobile, and a one-time student of the
American College at Rome, has been
named secretary to the Most Rev. Arch
bishop Bonzano, new papal delegate to
the United States.
1t is expected DR.. Demnoy will arrive
In Washington witAin a short time.
The Washington times., 1912-05-16
Posses Searching
For Train Robbers

NEW ORLEANS. La. MAY l6.-Three
countries are being searched today by
posses seeking the bandits who held
Up and robbed the Queen and Crescent
wards offered for the capture OF the
men now total $500. Neither the rail.
road nor express company officials will
give the exact amount secured by the
robbers, but the New Orleans express
agent says that at least sS5,0o0 was
taken,
The Washington times., 1912-05-16
Spends $4,000 for
Lincoln Collection

NEW YORK, May 16.-The greatest
collection of Lincolniana outside Of pub
lie files has been obtained by George
d. Smith, the bookseller
Smith gave $4,000 for the collection.
which was formed by the late Ward
Hill Lamon, marshal OF the District of
Columbia under Abraham Lincoln and
the martyred Presidents intimate friend.
The Washington times., 1912-05-16

Sultana Brand, lb. .3oc
Ambrose Brand, lb. .32c
El Ryad Brand, lb. .35c
8 O'Clock Breakfast Cof-
fee, lb. .2Sc
The Washington times., 1912-05-16
Keleher Changes Name.

Chief Justice Clabsugh, in Equity
Court No. l. today gave Joseph Charles
Keleher permission to change his name
to Joseph Charles Walter. Walter said
that he had been reared by his uncle
and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Walter.
and for that reason wished TO take their
name.
The Washington times., 1912-05-16
Danger of Consumption
Lies in Neglect

People who have Consumption sacri-
nee their lives needlessly X hey give
up and take II for granted that moth
ing can be done for them.
Consumption, II has been 5emonstrat-
ca In Europe, can be overcome even In
Its worst stages. and while new lung
tissue can not be formed, what remains
can be protected against the ravages
OF the tubercle bacilli.
One of the leading preparations in
carrying on this night in Europe Is
Sirolin, a preparation which has been
imported into this country lately in
large quantities to assist in the work
here.
Those suffering from Consumption or
weak lungs should not fail to secure
the aid of Sirolin to assist them back
to health.
Information about Sirolin can be Sc
cured in this country from the Sirolin
Company. 228 West Broadway, New
York City.
All leading druggists are recommend
ing and distributing Sirolin with con-
siderable success.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-17
LOWER BERTH 13"
POOR ATTRACTION

Lower Berth 10" is making a aues-
tionable hit at the Orpheum this week
While record-breaking crowds have at
tended the first performances it is be-
lieved that this Is due TO the fact that
the people like the idea of musical
comedy as a change from the regular
vaudeville bill
But Lower Berth 10" does not come
up to The Sunny Side of Broadway,
In which Max Bloom made a great hit,
or to .@The Millionaire Kid" which was
much better attraction.
The whole company playing Lower
Berth 10" is mediocre. DAM the por-
ter, did not even approach his prede-
cessor in the original attraction. Tom
Albright, the leading man. and Ethel
Albright. his bride. were only ordinary.
The chorus was positively the limit
and apparently had not had any pre-
vious experience. The management of
the house or Allardt brothers are prob
ably not to blame for the fasco, for
these things are sure to occur in the
best regulated houses. Past perform
ances will make the people tolerant in
the case of an occasional failure.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-17
LADS ORGANIZE
MER|TORIOUS LEAGUE.
Grammar School Boys of
Hammond to Foster and
Promote Athletics.

The Public School Athletic League,
an organization to foster athletic sports
In the grammar schools of Hammond,
was formally organized last night, when
the representatives elected from each
school met at the Central school build
ing and adopted constitution and
elected officers. Ned McGrath of the
Irving school was elected president.
John Laws of the Lincoln school. vice
president, and Roland Stinson of the
Lafayette school, secretary The form
ing of this organization was brought
up some time ago, and If the pupils do
not let the athletic sports interfere with
their studies the organization will be
made permanent.
Every boy above the third grade is
considered eligible for membership in
the league, and a long as he keeps up
in his studies he viii be permitted TO
take part in the different line of athlet-
les. The object of the league Is out
lined in the constitution is to promote
clean athletic sports in the grammar
schools of Hammond The manage
ment of of the league is invested in an
executive committee. This committee
consists of one representative elected
from each of the eight grammar schools
and the school physical director.
The first event that will be held by
the league will be a series of skating
races. AS soon as the weather will
permit. a course will be laid out at
Harrison park. and the events will fol-
low as soon as the course is in condi-
ton. To show the interest which is be-
ing taken by the lads, over loo entries
are already in for the races.
1t is also the intention OF the league
to form two baseball leagues in the
spring. A major league. which will con-
sist of the representative school teams.
and a minor league, I'm which every
member must weigh under 80 pounds.
Other events which are now under dis
cussfon are an athletic meet in the
spring. and a series of aquatic events
which will be held If a suitable place
can be secured.
The names of the schools in the
league and their representatives are as
follows: Wallace, Gus DIETRICH; Wash
ington, Charles Hickman: Central, John
Phremmer; Riverside. Leslie Marshall;
Irving, Ned McGrath; Lincoln. John
Laws; Franklin. Clarence Eggers; Laf-
ayette, Roland Stinson
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-17

could reach her home Mrs. Fox had
passed away
The death of Mrs Fox is particularly
sad for she leaves in addition to her
husband three little children. Willie
age ., Phyllis, aged 6. and little baby
years old. She also leaves an aged
mother. Mrs. Ronneveaux, who made
her home with her daughter since the
death of her son. Peter ]. Nossent,
which occurred about year ago. There
Is also~on sister, Mrs. Liesse of Whit
ing, and two brothers, Arthur Rome
veaux of this city. and Alfred Rome
veaux of Denver. Colo, 10 mourn the
untimely death of their sister
The funeral arrangements have been
delayed awaiting word from AL Rome
veaux of Denver. but it has been de-
cided that the funeral will be held on
Monday afternoon and interment will
be at Oak Hill cemetery in Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-17
THIEF REFUSES TO
TAKE S7OO IN BILLS
Hammond Loan Co. Affair
Still a Puzzle to the City
Police.

The Hammond Loan company rob-
berry. which occurred yesterday noon
still remains a puzzle TO the police. and
up to this afternoon they are no nearer
to locating the guilty party than yes
terday.
While Mr.. Handy, who is In charge
of the company's affairs, was out TO
lunch. thief walked into the office
above the model clothing store, and
opening the cash drawer. he took out a
sum OF over $500 in bills and silver.
Whether the thief overlooked near
Iy 500 in new $40 bills, which was in
the drawer besid the other is not
known, but it is thought that he was
afraid to take this money as each bill
was numbered consecutively, and he
was in fear of being suspected while
he was disposing of them. The case is
now in the hands of the police and they
are waiting for number of valuable
clues.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-17
CT RENCE BARLOW
KILLED ON TERMINAL
Well known East Chicago
Railroad Man Killed
While on Duty.

Clarence Barlow a switehman for the
Chicago B. & O. Terminal. well known
in East Chicago, was killed yesterday
by an accident while on duyy.
The accident occurred at about 10
o'clock as Bariow's train was entering
Faithorn Ill. Barlow got out throug n
the cupola on the caboose and was 60
ing to shut off the air on the car ahead.
when he slipped and fell from the car.
the wheels passing over both legs
above the knees. The injured man was
taken to Chicago Heights where his
wounds were attended 10 in the local
hospital. and he died at 1890.
The deceased has not been living
regularly in East Chicago. his wife and
child. little daughter two and a half
years of age residing in Greenburg.
H.. but he has been travelling out Of
East Chicago since he became asso-
ciated with the b. o. Terminal about
three weeks ago and had intended
brining his family here in the near
future He is a brother OF Ray Bar
low. and leaves besides his wife and
child and the brother named. a sister
Mrs Marsh Lowe of Greenburg..
The remains were sent from Chicago
Heights this morning TO Greenburg
where the funeral will be held from
the home of Mrs. Lowe.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-17
100000 IN
SEQUESTERED TAXES
Lake County Put on List by
State Board in It's
Report.

The State Board of Tax Commission
ers yesterday made public a total Of
S12,621 ,95o50 In sequestered and omit
ted taxables. which were placed on the
tax duplicates in the various counties
of the state last year. The amounts,
by counties, follows:
Adams $77.21s: Allen. s323.o1o; Bar
tholomew. s42,655; Benton. s15,s2o;
Blackboard 1880 Boone. s75,e15; Car
roll. $4,000; Cass. s2.560.ooo; Clark
500, 900; Clay, $111.630; Clinton, STA
400; Crawford s4,722; Daviess, $4,000;
Dearborn, s1.oe1. 900; Decatur, s1oe.ss5:
Dekalb, $4,000; Delaware safes;
Dubois, s31,1So; Elkhart, s2ss, 500: Fay
cite ss1,450; Floyd. $4,000 Fountain,
$4,000: Franklin, $4,000; Fulton. SEA
600: Gibson. s1o9.51O; Grant. s12. 900;
Greene, $4,000. Hamilton. s3s,s45:
Hancock, s99.1e2; Harrison s2232S;
Hendricks s1s5, 700: Henry. SEQ. 900
Howard s117.417; Huntington, s117.-
500; Jackson, SIS, $50; Jasper, ss7. 900;
jay. $4,000; JEFFERSON. $4,000; Jen-
nings $4,000; johnson, $149. 40. Knox,
$4,000 Kosciusko. s2o1.4os.50; La
grange, s53,1oo; Lake. 100000: La
porte, $12s.o0o; Lawrence. $4,000;
Madison $53o.150. Marion. s697.1se;
Miami, s112.64o; Monroe, $4,000; Mont
Marshall, $725,S00; Martin, $4,000
gomery 100000; Morgan. 100000,
Newton. $27.510 Noble, s13,soo; Ohio
| s130,755; Orange. -s19. 0S5; Owen, $40.-
600; Parke, $4,000; Perry, $4,000; Pike
$4,000; Porter. $4,000: Posey. s3O.5o0
/ Pulaski, $1,000: Putnam, 500. $50
Randolph, $4,000; Ripley SCI 900
Rush 1856; Scott. $4,000; Shelby
! 100000; Spencer. s45,970; Steuben. s29.
/, 800, St. Joseph s11s.ooo. Sullivan. sG4.-
! 600. Switzerland s31,355: Tippecanoe
! s175.os0; Upton. sos, 600 Union, $40,
! 600; vanderburg. $4,000: yermilion
4 s24.12s: yigo. s62.ss2: Wabash, sos, 900
Warren. o6e5: warrick $50 900
\ washington. s53.17s; Wayne. $4,000
/ Wells $50, 415; White, $4,000, Whitley
| $4,000.
The report shows that brown and
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-17
TOLLESTON.

Miss Carrie Seeberger is spending a
few days at her home in Crown Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Campbell, on Ev-
crest court, have removed to Gary.
Miss Helen Lucey is on the sick list.
Miss Emma Radmer of Chicago is
visiting at her home here for tho week
end
Mrs. William Wulfng will give a
tea at her home on Hart street Tues
day afternoon. for the benefit of the
Christian church.
Miss Tillie Grand, on Martha street.
entertained a party OF Gary friends at
her home Thursday evening.
Harry IPletsch of Chicago visited
friends here yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. ]. McGrew of Chi
cago will spend Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs G. Grand.
Mrs. J. j. Deidel, on Hart street, was
a Hobart visitor today.
Sam Goldberg transacted business in
Chicago today. "a
Fred Layfield of Chicago will spend
Sunday with friends here.
Mrs. William Traeger OF Chrisman
visited her daughter, Miss z. f. Fifeld
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-17

Tenth district. Mr. Schaaf first show
ed his political sagacity as well as his
business ability, likewise proved his
popularity, when he was elected town .
ship trustee of North township, in
which the city of Hammond is located.
He was on the job all the time and the
work he did as township trustee made
him known all over the county. 1t re-
suited In his selection as chairman OF
the Republican county central commit
tee, and during the two campaigns
which he conducted the Republia n
through by the largest maJorities that
the county ticket of Lake county hal
ever enjoyed. A majority of over 1000
was given Taft In 1908. Much of this
was attributed to Mr.. Sehaaf and in
consequence he was appointed posi-
master. which Office he held with credit
TO himself and the cit of Hammond.
Mr.. Schaaf has been very successful In
real estate and other ventures. in all
of them displaying excellent business
ability and his careful attention to all
matters pertaining TO his business.
Mr. Schaaf is weli-known personally
to all of the Republican leaders in La :
Porte county and they are confident
that no better man could be named for
secretary of state He has every re-
quirement that is necessary to fill that
office and he possesses that individuali-
~ which will win him votes from the
men with whom he comes IN contact.
Mr.. Schaaf can count on LaPorte being
for him should his friends be able TO
induce him to make the race.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-17
MOTIONS AND ORDERS
Court Room No. ..


$500 J. Alvin o'Donnell vs.. G. F.
costs paid.
Lenocker ct al. Plaintiff dismisses.
costs paid.
1885. Bartholomae & Roesing Brig. &
Malt Co. vs.. Emery c. Golden, ct at
Plaintiff files affidavit for change of
venue from county. Granted.
Porter Superior Court (1o) days TO
perfect.
1915 l. w. Lower Co. VS. Flora Rose
ct al. Find for plaintiff for $3.50
without relief Judgment
S0s1. James l. Chamberlain, admir- vs.
John Brown. Motion of left to tax
certain costs and dismiss pitts.
action overruled. Defts. excerpts.
s193. Emma Fricke. now Dunn VS.
Myrtle Fricke ct al. Submitted to
court. Emma Friclee. now Dunn as
guardian of Myrtle Fricke assents
to partition for said minor under
direction OF court Find for plain
tin that she is owner OF undivided
one half of real estate for and dur
ing her natural life. Deft Myrtle
Fricke is owner of said real estate
subject to life interest 10 the undi-
vided one half thereof that deft
Howarth A. Dunn is husband Of
plaintiff and has no rights or in
terest hereto Property is indivisi-
BILE and that a Commissioner should
be appointed to sell same. Court
now appoints John f. krost AMI
Gustav Maenich as appraisers. File
their appraisement IN sum of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-17
MILLER.

Mrs Gillette is on the sick list.
a number of young folks attended
the valentine party at the business coll
lege at Gary Thursday evening. All re-
porting good time.
A few girls attended a leap year par
ty at the home of Ethel Kohler. at
Gary, Friday evening. All report a
good time.
Mrs. j. ALLEN and daughter Esther
were Gary visitors Thursday afternoon
Mrs. Ostrander was Gary visitor
yesterday.
Mrs. Dwyer OF Gary was Miller
visitor Thursday.
Mrs. Jack Cross and friend were Mill
Ter visitors yesterday
Mrs. Wursch and Mrs y. Smith OF
Aetna were Miller visitors Thursday.
Mrs. Lemert was Aetna visitor yes
terday.
Johnny Zelibor is on the sick list.