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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-09
U. S. AGRICULTURE DEPT.
. SHIELDED LAND THIEVES?

WASHINGTON. FEB New develop
ments in the prospective congressional
investigation into the attitude Of depart
ment of agricultural officials toward the
exploitation Of the Florida everglade
lands. were promised today when Chair
man Moss, OF the house COMMITTEES on
expenditures in that department. called
meeting OF Nthe Democratic members
of his committee and went into an exec
utivd session with Senators Fletcher and
Bryan, of Florida
Neither senator would discuss the. sit
uation but Chairman Moss indicated the
result of the meeting might be made
known late today.
Solicitor McCabe. of the department. Of
agriculture. had planned TO appear to-
day before the committee and tell the
departments side of the case. but this
was deferred at the last momene
Sensational charges by Representative
Frank Clark, of Florida. and Representa-
tive Bathrock, Of Ohio. that through
the influence OF Everglade land agents.
department officials had suppressed re-
ports on the drainage situation and TWO
officials OF the department. ENGINEERS
Elliott and Morehouse. had been dis
missed from the service after refusing
to retract statements unfavorable 20
the land promoters. have created SEN
sation It resembles the situation In the
controversy between Solicitor McCabe
and DIR. Wiley, the governments pure
food expert in which McCabe recon-
mended the doctor for dismissal This
case however. ended in President Tafts
vindication of pr. Wiley
Thousands of acres Of Everglade
lands. priced at millions of dollars, have
been sold all over the United States
by the promotion syndicates. So wide
spread was the selling campaign thai
the department of agriculture received
thousands of inquiries for an official
opinion upon the value of the lands and
sent engineers TO the Everglades TO
make reports.
The proposed investigation and the
charges of suppression of reports and
undue influence of land promoters grow
out of this, although department. Of
agriculture officials maintain that Elliost
and Morehouse were dismissed and that
A. G. Singleton, an accountant was s1s-
pended on a technical charge of trans
ference of public funds. The men claim
a few hundred dollars weIe transferred
from zone fund to another TO CARRY on
work for witch money was running
short, and there is no charge that any
of them prohted by the transfer.
Those who are insisting On the inves-
tigation say when the charges are aired
ii will be shown that the men were re-
moved because they refused TO recede
from their reports on the true condition
of the Everglade lands.
It developed today that a senate docu-
ment ordered printed last summer reIat-
ing to the Everglades did not contain
the report made by former Department
Engineer ]. o. Wright. as revised by
Chief Engineer Elliott, but contained
a second revision made by Wright, aft
er he had left the. employ of the gov
eminent to become chief engineer of the
state of Florida.
In a letter to Secretary Wilson, on
November IS, 1911, Wright stated that
in the revision of the report he had
been aided by Senator Fletcher.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-09
FARMER ARRESTED FOR /.
NUMBERING SWEETHEART
C. [. HarkinS Held for Okla
homa Tragedy-ThreatS
of Lynching
fRy Associated Press.l

NOWATA, Okla, FEB. I.-C. /. Hark-
ms, a wealthy farmer, living near Della
ware, Okla, was arrested late last night
and brought here today by Deputy Sher-
if Ponnell to prevent a lynching. Hank
ms is known to have been keeping COM
pany with Elsie Adams, the girl whose
body was found partially burned in the
home of Harvey Hurst last Sunday
night when Hurst and his wife were
also found dead
, Harkins admits that he was engaged
to the Adams girl and says they were
to have been married today. He says
he is the man seen at IL o'clock at the
Hurst home Sunday night He took the
Adams girl to church and returned with
her.
II am innocent of any crime" said
Harkins. Il loved the girl and still love
her We were to have been married
today"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-09
ROOSEVELT AND La TOILETTE
ARE BOTH CANDIDATES. AND
WILL FIGHT TO THE FINISH
Lincoln Steens Famous Author and Leading Progressive"
Gives Exclusive Inside Story of the Progressive Confer
enceS" in New York-What Roosevelt Has Said and Done
and MeanS-LafoIetteS Position
BY LINCOLN STEPHENS
oOpyrisht by Lincoln steffsns'

NEW YORK s-out o qze
City
emerge 49,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-09
Pass Through Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N. c., Feb S.-Charles
w Morse, accompanied by his wife, a
physician and several friends passed
through here last night on the Birming-
ham special, en- route to the financier's
home in New York city. The entire
party had retired for the night when
the train reached here at 11:2O O'Clock
and refused to be disturbed. 1t was
learned from passengers on the train
who had talked with members of the
Morse party that the former banker
will be taken to Carlsbad on the first
ship out of New York, in an effort to
prolong his life.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-09
Roosevelt is a candidate.
LaFollette is a candidate.

Roosevelt IS canuluaOe'
LaFollette is a candidate.
Roosevelt will run for the NOM
nation and stay with the fight 60
the end, even though he turn up in
the convention with only five or six
delegates.
So with LaFollete. LaFollette'S
recent statement, which was taken
by some progressives, like Record,
of New Jersey, and Amos Pinchot to
be signs of his withdrawal, was not
a withdrawal; not by him. 1t was
merely permission to quit to the La
Toilette leaders who wanted to quit.
2 LaFollette himself has not quit
and his representatives says he will
not quit; neither now or before the
convention; nor after it, nor even
after the next president is elected.
The sincerest, most impersonal
objection to Roosevelt by progress
sive leaders is that the colonel is
not really a progressive. He Will
meet this sincere objection sincerely
by putting out, in the course OF the
next two or three weeks, a state
ment of principles which will show
whether or not he is a progressive.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-09
Morse and His Family
Pass Through Washington

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-CharIes W.
Morse, with his wife, his sister, Jennie,
and Dr. A. L. Fowler, of Atlanta, passed
through here at 1O:40 this morning on
his way to New York.
The former banker was dressed and sit
ting I'D in his drawing room and had
eaten breakfast brought in from the
dining car. Morse declined to see any
interviewers, as did Mrs. Morse.
DR.. Fowler did the talking for the party.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-09
Reward for "Sniping"

FRANKFORT, Ky, Feb. S.-Civil au-
thorities will be able to cope with the
race war situation in Fulton county.
County Attorney j. W. Rooney has re-
quested the governor to offer reward
for the arrest of the white men who
have been "sniping" negroes from am
bush, and for the capture of the UNI
known murderers Of r. j. Bugg, two
years ago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-09
"ViVaS" for Gomez
lBY Assooiated re.


TORREON, Mexico, Feb S-Rebels
shouting ''vivas'' for vasques Gomez,
raided a number of haciendas in the vi
cinity of Torreon, COshuila, yesterday, ac-
cording to today's advices, and near
sabinas a passenger train was fired on.
Two members of the train crew were
wounded.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
BLOCK THROWS
SCARE INTO GARY
Injunction Notices on Off
cial Bring Many Heavy
Signs of Relief.

Deputy Sheriff George Blocki threw
scare into officialdom at the Gary
city hall this morning when he arrived
there with valise full OF legal docu-
ments. 1t was feared that the deputy
sheriff had come to make some more
arrests, and for a few minutes many
officials were trying to recall the tele-
phone numbers of possible bondsmen.
However, Mr.. Blocki brought no war
rants. He had a lot of injunction no
tices which he served on City Treasurer
E. c. Simpson and others interested
These notices come from the Tolles-
ton Gun club and recite that on Feb.
ID 1t will ask Judge McMahan of the
circuit court. Crown Point. to Issue a
temporary order, restraining the city
from selling some of the clubs prop
erty to pay for certain contested as
sessments.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
Reinhardt

and Robber Two Step. Reinhardt
Elster and Basil Walker directed the
music and their program was very en-
joyable. The hall was very beautifully
decorated in green and white. The
lights were shaded with the colored
paper and festoons OF green and white
crepe paper were stretched from the
chandeliers to various parts of the hall.
The arches and windows were hung
with streamers of crepe paper. In the
parlors and refreshment room the same
dainty colors were used among the
decorations Frappe was served during
the evening. The party was one of the
prettiest of the winter and proved 20
be one of the most enjoyable at which
this company of young people have
been entertained. The following Ham
mond and East Chicago young women
were hostess at the delightful affair
Mrs. A Storey, the Misses Dollie Geib
Florence Stewart, Belle Routsong. Ruth
and Jane McCIoskey, Lois Hickey
Elizabeth Fahey Bloomhoff, F'rieda De
Rolf. Lillian Meyers, Eva Nelson and
Carrie Delaney
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
HOLD WEEKLY MEETING

The members of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the Pine Street Presbyterian
church met Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. E. p. jerks in Calumet
avenue. The meeting day has been
changed from Thursday to Tuesday for
the convenience OF several of the men,
bers. Mrs. c. E. Brew baker, the press-
dent of the society presided during a
short business session. Several mat
tiers of interest to the members came up
for discussion. Following the buiness
meeting the members devoted the aft
ernoon to sewing and accomplish q
great deal OF work. Refreshme en- .
We're served at thirty o'clock.
There were many members in attend :
ance at the meeting. Announcement
viii be made later of the next meeting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
Club Meetings
A DANCE.

One of the prettiest dances of the
winter was given by the young women
of the o. T. NJ Club last evening In
Weis Hall in state. 1t was the second
party in a series at which these young
people viii be hostesses this season A
number OF invitation were issued
among their friends in Hammond and
East Chicago and between sixty ana
seventy guests enjoyed the hospitality
of the club members. The guests be-
gan 10 arrive at eight-thirty o'clock
and the hours until midnight were
spent in dancing. The program OF
dances included the Circle Two Step
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
MISS SOLOMON 4 HOSTESS.

The young women of the Phi Alpha
Gamma Club were delightfully."- enter
tanned at the home of Miss isabelle
solomon in Michigan avenue last even
ing. The early part of the evening was
devoted to needle work after which
there was a. drawing contest which
afforded pleasant entertainment. The
only honors in the game was won by
Miss Marguerite Sohl. Music AMI
games We're enjoyed until ten o'clock
when the hostess served her guests
with a dainty two course luncheon. The
Misses Olga and Hilda Wandner will be
the hostesses at the next meeting in
two weeks on Thursday evening, Feb
ruary 22nd at their home in Truma n
avenue. They will entertain at a
thimbie party. Last evening the fol-
lowing members met for their BIZ
monthly meeting: Misses Marguerite
Sohl, Marie, and Loretta Gehring, Olga
and Hilda Wandner. Caroline Hess,
Henrietta Wolf. Marguerite Haefer and
Isabelle solomon.
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was beautifully decorated in red and
white. The table was decorated with
flowers and ferns and red heats, A
four course supper was served Mr..
Dawson received many beautiful pres
eats. Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs
+. A Cosgrove and FREDERICK Mr.. and
Mrs. II NJ Bixenman and son Archie,
Mr. ard Mrs W. Schroeder and daugh-
ter Evelyn, Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Bow
man, and children Leona and Meril,
Mrs Ethel Nundorf and daughter
Laurene Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Lauerman,
Misses Clara and Emma Block. Mary
Kloch. Mae Harmon, Margaret Harmon
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
ENJOY THE MEETING.

very pleasant afternoon was Spent
by the members of the Fern Leaf Linen
Club yesterday as the guests of Mrs.
Charles Miller. Mrs. Miller entertain.
ed at the home of Mrs. Henry Burge in
Carroll street. The member met to
celebrate Mrs. ]. Dufrain's birthday an
niversary and she received several
pretty gifts In remembrance of the day
Several games OF whist were played
during the afternoon. Mrs. Henry
Burge scored high and prizes were aIss
won by Mrs Baughman and Mrs.
Walter MeCumsey. The consolation
prize was awarded TO Mrs. NJ. Peszman n.
Following the games a beautifully APP
pointed luncheon of four courses was
served at tables in the dining room.
Pink and white carnations decorated
the tables and the flowers were given
as favprs in ire dining room. Mrs.
Edward Murden was named ~as the
next hostess and she will entertain the
members at her home in 15oth street
Thursday, February 22nd
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
A LEAGUE NETTING.

An enjoyable meeting OF the mem
bers of st. Pauls Lutheran League took
place last evening in the school hall at
the corner of Sibley street and Oakley
avenue. There were between thirty
FIVE and forty members in attendance
and they report the meeting as having
been one of the most enjoyable OF the
winter. The Misses Edna Euwert.
Lilly Feeder. Cora Buehring and Adele
Merz were hostesses. Following a
short musical and literary program
various games were played. At ten
o'clock a dainty arranged two course
luncheon was served. The members
will have business meeting on the
evening of February 22nd and a larg
attendance is desired. It will be the
monthly business meeting and several
important matters VIII come up for dis
cussion.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
sLEIGHING PARTY.

A most enjoy BILE sleighing party was
given last evening by a number Of
young ladies. After riding around for
a couple of hours, they drove to tho
home of Miss Emma Apoli. Oak street.
where supper was waiting for them.
The rest Of the evening was spent with
music singing and dancing. Those
who attended were: Rose Kiedroski.
Romania Young, Martha Kasper. Kate
Cicoria, Martha sCicoria, Mile Younk
ers Julia Konkey. Elizabeth. Heller.
Rose Heller. Caroline Willing, Matilda
Follmar Lena Novak. Sophie Novak.
Freda Borman Agnes Nitz, Clara Green,
F'reda Oldenburg, Pauline Fandin and
Emma Apoil.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
Rumfelt is member of the graduating

Rumfelt is a member of the graduating
class.
Mrs. A. NJ. Deweese OF Rimbach ave-
nue. viii leave for Lima. o. tomorrow 10
spent a week with friends and rela
tives. Before returning home she will
be the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Ray
mond Knoff at her home in Berne, Ind.
Mrs C. W. DeLong who has been
quite i'll at her home in East Sibley
street is improving nicely
Mrs. j. w. Townsend is reported &c
be i'll at her home in Sibley street.
A little daughter was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Scatena Thursday morn
ing. Mr.. Scatena is proprietor of the
White City Candy Shop at 81 State
street. The mother and little one are
reported to be doing nicely.
Elmer Blocker of Crown Point was a
business visitor In Hammond today.
~ s. Koedyker Of Griffith spent
Thursday In Hammond transacting
business.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
SEWING cIRcIE mETs.

Mrs Prindle entertained the men,
bers of the Sewing Circle of All Saints
Catholic church at her home in Sum-
mer street yesterday afternoon. The
afternoon was devoted to sewing and
a great deal of work was accomplish
ed A dainty luncheon was served by
the hostess at thirty o'clock. The
arrangements for the next meeting
were not completed but announcement
of il will be made later.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
A SURPRISE PARTY.

The members of the NJ. w. G. Club
delightfully."- surprised Mr.. and Mrs. A.
H. Kale at their home in Sibiey street
Wednesday evenig Various socia /
games were played following which a
box luncheon was served. Among the
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Stafford,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Fl. Price. Mr.. and Mrs.
c. D. Palmer. Mr. and Mrs. o. A. Merrill,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Cross, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. III. Kale. Mrs. o. A. Lyons and
Messrs. Ralph Kale, Richard Cross and
Lloyd Merrill.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
ENTERTAINs WITH CARDS.

At her home in Clinton street. Mrs
Ma thias Boney was hostess and very
pleasantly entertained the members o.
Circle No. l yesterday afternoon. There
were many members in attendance OIL
the meeting and Mrs. Boney entertain
ed several friends, not members of the
society. Pedro was played progressive
ly at small tables in the parlors and
after several games the honors were
awarded to Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Fred
Humpher. The consolation prize was
awarded to Mrs. Joseph Knoerzer. The
prizes among the guests were won by
Mrs. Joseph Weis. Mrs. W. Clark of
Englewood and Mrs. Frank Hilbrieh.
A dainty luncheon was served at the
conclusion of the games. The members
will meet again Tuesday Afternoon. Feb
ruary goth at the home of Mrs. George
NJ Elder in South Holman street. II
will be the last meeting until after the
Lenten season and the usual social pro-
gram will be followed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
ENTERTAINs WITH CARDS.

A very pleasant meeting of the menu
bers of the Good VIII Club took place
yesterday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs Smith in Kane avenue Cards
We're the principal feature of enter
tainment and several games of pedro
We're played during the afternoon
Three tables were occupied. The
honors in the games were won by Mrs.
Nicholas, Mrs. Kralowetz. Mrs. Ma bel
Truedell and Mrs. Hill. The consola-
ton prize was awarded to Mrs. Charles
huffman At the conclusion of the
games dainty luncheon of two courses
was served. Covers were laid for
twelve guests. The members will be
entertained by Mrs. Ethel Truedell at
her home. 106 Marble street on the aft
ernoon of February 22nd. Mrs. Tuedell
will entertain with cards.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
MISS BARFuELD A HOSTESS.

Miss Pearl Barfield delightfully."- en-
tertained the mebers, of the Sigma Club.
at her home in Cameron street last
evening. The evening was spent In
cards q social conversation, after which
a dainty course luncheon was served.
The following members were present:
Misses Eva Rose, Margaret Bowen,
Hannah Grady, Albertina Kralowitz,
Mrs. W. j. Petit. Lucinda and Pearl
Barfeld. All members are requested to
be present at business meeting at the
home OF Margaret Bowen, Monday
evening at o'clock sharp.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
SOCIAL NEWS FOR SATURDAY.

There will be a meeting of the
members of Dorcas Rsebeckah Lodge
Saturday evening I'm 1. o. O. #. Hall
i'm state street.
Miss Kaliila Trotter will entertain
the members of the p. ID. +. 7. ID.
Club at her home In south Holman
street, Saturday ieSenIng.
The members of the Deborah So
eoiety of the First Christian church
will have a sale of home bakery In
Berendt's market in State street
Saturday to which the public Is In
vited.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
Mrs. LACEY ENrERTAINED.

Mrs Lacey was the hostess at the
meeting of the Uptodate Whist CLUB
last Wednesday afternoon and enter
tanned them at her home in Claude
street Mrs j. T. F'lavin will be the
next hostess and the meeting will be
held at her home in South Holman
street on Monday. February 18th in
stead of "Wednesday which is the regu-
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bers succeeded in disposing of great
amount of business. Plans were COM
pleted for New England dinner to be
served next Thursday, February 18th
In the church dining room. The public
is given a cordial invitation to attend.
Other business of interest to the mem
bers was disposed of after which the
members occupied the time with their
needle work. The members will meet
for an all day session next Thursday
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
nIRrHDAY suRrRIsE.

A very pleasant surprise party was
given last evening at the home of Mrs.
Alice Haney in Sibley street In honor
of the birthday of Mrs. Elizabeth
Barker. Thirty members of the Pyth-
ian Sisters and Daughters of Liberty
were present as invited guests. Mrs
Barker came to the IIaney home to at :
tend a dramatic club rehearsal and was
completely surprised in finding the
pariors filled with her friends. The
evening was very enjoyably spent IN
music and games. A two course lunch
con was served. at 10 o'clock. Mrs.
Haney as hostess presented Mrs. Barker
with a basket filled with flowers the
expression of esteem and love of those
present. Mrs. Barker responded in n
very happy and pleasant manner
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
a MISSIONARY MEETING.

Mrs George Loclzlin will be at home
to the members of the Womans Mis-
sionary Society of the First Preshyter-
ian church this afternoon at her home
in Warren street. The members will
read and discuss the second chapter OF
their text book Western Women In
Eastern lands" The musical program
WIFI be given by Mrs. T. ". Ober1in and
Miss Harriet Ferris.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
A BUSINESS MEETING.

The Boy Scouts of America will meet
at seven o'clock this evening in the
parlors of the First Baptist church in
Sibley street, Any Hammond boys who
desire to become members are invited
to attend this meeting. Business of
Importance will be transacted and 1t
is desired that there is large attend
ance of the membership.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
DESIRE A LARGE ATTENDANCE.

The members of the knights OF
Honor class will meet this evening at
eight o'clock In the parlors of the First
Baptist church in Sibley street. A So
cial program will follow the business
meeting A large attendance is desired
at the meeting
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
4 SoCIAL GATHERTNG.

Miss Blanche Irish will have as her
guests this evening at her home in Ada
street the voting women Of the J. +. +.
Club 1t will be their first meeting in
several weeks and the usual program
of games will be followed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
wTII, MEET sATURDAY.

Miss Kalilla Trotter will entertain
the members OF the p. d. p. p. Club at
her home in South Holman street Sat
urday evening. A pleasant program OF
games and contests has been arrange
for the evening
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
a THIMnLE PARTY.

This evening the young women OF the
Bonita Club will be entertained by
Miss MadaIine Gastel at her home in
Williams street. 1t will be thimble
party and the members will devote the
evening to their needle work.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
ANAFrERNoON MEETING.

Yesterday afternoon the members Of
the Martha Society OF the First Chris
tian church met in the parlors of the
church in Calumet avenue for their
weekly business meeting. There was
very large attendance and tho man.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09
Will MEET TUESDAY.

of the Hammond woman's Club will
meet Tuesday instead of Monday OF
next week at the home ii Mrs. j. J..
Anderson in Ann street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-09

Mrs. S. Rumfelt left for Downers
Grove, Ill. today where she will at
tend a banquet honoring the high
school graduates. Miss Frankalena f.