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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
SOME HOT
WEATHER
STORIES
Bathing Suit On Car.

Togged out in a bathing suit partly
shut OF from full public view by a
loose unbuttoned summer coat,
woman walked through the downtown
district OF Hammond this afternoon.
Her destination was evidently the
Whiting beach for she boarded an
East Chicago car Tho conductor saw
the revelation and rang up three fares
in his nervousness. The passengers
all stood up.
On the street she demoralized traffic.
made the Four Corner delegation of
weary citizens brace up and take an
other look.
Everybody gave her the once over.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
A New cad -

One merchant in downtown Ham
mond had a most unusual method of
advertising his place of business IT
is mighty successful in that 1t draws
well at all hours of the night the at
tention of pedestrians Last evening a
shifting crowd was at the front of the
store. watching a half dozen giant rats
playing beneath the night light. They
were big as rabbits.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
Cats Succumb.

Cats are dying at such fearful rate
in Hammond that alley cleaners are
becoming disgusted with their avo-
cation and may strike.
1t is said that the cats upon drink
ing rain water that stands in salmon
cans which housewives pitch into the
alleys expire soon after of ptomaine
poisoning.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
Return From Prize Trip.

William Ruff and Locklin Simpson
have returned from ten-day trip of
the great lakes on the IS. North Am
erica, which they named. They were
the guests of the captain of the new
boat, a modern lake liner, having won
in naming contest, conducted by a
Chicago daily
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
Taken Very Ill.

Frank NJ Campbell agent for Swift
& Co. in this vicinity, was taken seri-
ously ill in the Hammond business dis
trict yesterday afternoon and today is
confined to his home at 100 Condit
street. where his condition has shown
but slight Improvement. His illness
seems to have been caused from stom-
ach trouble and his many friends are
hoping him a speedy recovery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
SEVERAL LAKE co. DOCTORS ON
TENTH DISTRICT PROGRAM

All arrangements ahve been complet-
ed for the meeting of the Tenth Dis
trict Medical society, which will be
held in Laporte next Thursday. A
large delegation of doctors of this dis
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
Dies at Kentland.

Nicholas Emmerling received sad
news from Kentland, Ind. this morning,
where the 1O-year- daughter of his
sister, Mrs. Henry Reinhart died yes
terday morning following a short ILL
ness Funeral services will be held
from the residence at Kentland Sunday
afternoon and number OF Hammond
people will attend
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16

Mime. Cecile Chaminade, the
composer a-d pianist who is among
those just given the Legion Of Hon
or decoration, was born in Paris.
She studied the pisnoforte with Ls
Coupy and composition with Au-
gustin Savard, who counted among
his pupils such distinguished music
ians as Saint-Saens and Massenet-
The great number Of her compost
tions testify to her love Of hard
work.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16

Washington, Aug. 16.-Pressure be-
ing brought TO bear upon President
Wilson to take trip on battleshfp
Oregon when she makes first trip
through Panama Canal. Oregon In
Puget Sound undergoing s1.OOO.OO0 re-
pairs.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16

Crown Prince Boris of Bulgaria is
suffering a nervous breakdown due
to the rigors of the recent military
campaigns through which NJ passed.
r. view of Gar Ferdinand's trepida-
tion over the safety of his heir. re-
ports are c-rren. in the Bulgarian
capital tba. ali attempt has been
made to poison BORIS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
DEATH OF
OLD RESIDENT

Mrs. Henrietta Engle, an aged resi-
dent of Berger. Ill, near Dolton. died
at the family residence yesterday aft
ernoon al $50. She was rs years old
and was well-known and respected
She is survived by one daughter and
six sons. the latter who will act as
pail bearers, Funeral services will be
held from the residence Sunday after
noon at l o'clock and 2 o'clock at the
NJ. E. church. Interment will be made
at the Berger cemetery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16

fou viii say that La Vendor cigar
cannot be beat II you try one.--Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
Falls From Car.

Lewis Finberg aged IL. 512 State
street fell from the top of a freight
car on a Michigan Central siding yes
terday while playing stump the lead
er." Finberg was the leader and in
search of new worlds to conquer tired
climbing cars. He fell off, fracturing
his shoulder and sustaining seyere in
juries about the head. Being youth of
energy the wounds will heal quickly
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
Funeral Services.

Funeral services over Mrs. Carrie Ar
mold, l27 Douglas avenue West Ham
mond, will be held from Neidow's chapel
this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment
will be made at Oak Hill. cemetery
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16

If you smoke Ia Vendor once yon
will always call for them--Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16

Marblehead, Mass- Aug. 16.-Ninc
Yankee sender yachts, composing feet
for American trials started tests. Best
three will be selected to defend Presi-
dent Wilson cup against third German
invasion.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16

A Gas Range combines convenience
and economy.-No Ind Gas & Eiec- Co
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
News
| BULLETINS

Chicago. Aug. 16-ChicaGo began
celebration of "Perry Centennial
Week." with arrival of Perry's flagship
Niagara. raised from Lake Erie, &C.
companied by eight war vessels.
Ph11aasanhEas Pa, AnzrF 1Nf--Cez.
George A. Zfnn. assumed chafEe river
improvements here succeeding Col.
Joseph e. Kuhn, transferred to WASH
ington barracks and engineer school.
philadelphia, Aug. 16.--Harry VAR
don and Edward Ray, English golf ex-
perts, meet John j. McDermott, ma
tionaI open champion md Gilbert
Nichols in 38-hole four-ball match mt
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club to-
day.
Buffalo, N. ", Aug. 16--Houston.
Texas delegates to international con-
vention of Rotary clubs, In campaign
to have next meeting I'm their city, ar
rived with carload watermeions. Win
nipeg is chief rival.
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Continued on Page 81
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
WEATHER.

UNSETTLED BUT
GENERALLY FAIR
TODAY AND SUNDAY.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-04-03
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der his guidance-then the watching
hundreds saw the drivers hands slip
from the steering-wheel as he reached
for the brake Straight across the
track the machine dashed. instead of
following the bend. crashed through
the barrier, and rolled over on its side
In the green meadow grass.
THE steering knucklel" Bailey
groaned. as the place burst into up
roar around them THE WHEEL saw
1t turn uselessly In his hands!"
They're up!" cried dozen voices
No. ones up and ones under"
Who's caught in the wreck-Le-
strange or his MANI"
But before the people who surged
over the track. breaking all restraint,
before the electric ambulance. Dick
French reached the married thing
that had been the Mercury car. 1t
was Lestrange who had painfully
struggled to one knee beside the ma
chine, fighting hard for breath to
speak.
Take the car of Rupert" he pant
ed. at Dicks cry of relief on seeing
him. I'm all right-take the car off
Rupert"
The next instant they were sur
rounded. overwhelmed with eager aid
The ambulance came up and a sur.
geon precipitated himself toward Le-
strange.
Stand back" the surgeon com
manded generally Are you trying
to smother him? Stand back"
But 1t was he who halted before a
gesture from Lestrange, who leaned
on Dick and comrade from the
camp
go over there. to Rupert"
You first"
mo"
There was nothing to do except
yield. Struggling his shoulders, the
surgeon paused the necessary mo-
ment. A moment only; there was a
no protests but he himself never left
scattering OF the hushed workers. a
metallic crash
From the space the car had GOV
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-04-03
WHY THE PRICE WAS HIGH
Sir Joshua Reynolds Notice Of Sketch
Made It Worth Vastly More.
Said Dealer.

What do you ask for this sketch ?"
said Sir Joshua Reynolds to a picture
dealer whose portfolio he was exam.
lining Twenty guineas. Sir Joshua. /"
Twenty pence. | suppose you mean"
No. sir; would have taken twenty
pence for 1t this morning. but II you
think the drawing worth looking at
all the world will think 1t worth buy.
ing"
A London dealer who had made a
lew trifling purchases at a second.
hand furniture shop in the country
was leaving 1t, when he caught his
loot In the string of a picture and fell.
Having picked himself up, he examin-
ed the picture to see If 1t had been
damaged. 1t had escaped injury. and
he found. to his surprise, that in thus
tripping he ad-literally-stum
upon a print Of the duchess of Rut-
land. after Reynolds. by Valentine
Green. in its first state The dealer
bought the print for "a and after.
ward disposed of 1t for 1,OO0.-From
Jernigham's Bargain Book"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-04-03

cred small figure uncoiled. lizard
like. and staggered unsteadily erect.
Where's Darling Lestrange?" was
hurled viciously across the silence.
Gee, you're a slow bunch Of work
ersl Where's Lestrange?"
The tumult that broke loose swept
all to confusion. And after all it was
Lestrange who was put in the sur
geon's care. while Rupert rode back
to the camp on the drivers seat OF
the ambulance.
Tell Emily I'll come over to her as
soon as I'm fit to look at" was the
message Lestrange gave Dick. And
when you go back to the factory.
have your steering-knuck strength
ened."
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-04-03

Dick exceeded his commission by
transmitting the speech entire; re-
peating the first part to Emily with
all affectionate solicitude, and flinging
| the second cuttingly at his uncle and
Bailey.
The doctors say he ought to be Ia
bed. but he won't co." he concluded
mo. you can't see him until they get
through patching him up at the hos
pital tent; they put every one out ex-
cept Rupert. He hasn't scratch. aft
er having a ninety Mercury on top OF
him. You're to come over to our
camp. Emily. and wait for Lestrange
l suppose everybody had better
come"
1t WIS a curious and an elevating
thing to see Dickie assume command
Of his family. but no one demurred
An official. recognizing in him LIE
strange's manager. cleared way for
the party through the noisy press OF
departing people and automobiles
The sunset had long faded. night
had settled over the motordrome and
the electric lamps had been lit in the
tents, before there came a stir and
murmur in the Mercury camp.
Don't skid, the grounds wet" eau
toned a voice outside the door
Steady"
Emily started up, Dick sprang tc
open the canvas, and Lestrange cross
ed the threshold. Lestrange, color
less. his right arm in sling. his left
wound with linen from wrist to elbow
and bearing heavy purple bruise
above his temple. but with the bright
ness Of victory flashing above al
WEAKNESS like a dancing flame.
Sweetheart" he laughed, al
Emily ran to meet him, needless oil
all things except that he stood within
touch once more. MY dear, | told
them not to brighten you Why
Emily"
For as he put his one available arm
about her. she hid her wet eyes or
his shoulder
81 am so happy" she explained
breathlessly. 1T is only that"
You should not have been here al
all, my dear But it Is good to see
you Who brought you? Bailey?'
catching sight of the man beside Dick
Good. | wanted some one to help me
Rupert and | have got to find hote
and we're not very active"
Emily would have slipped away
from the clasp. scarlet with returning
recOllpctiOn hut oetraDoo datoin or
her to meet his shining eyes.
THE race is over" be reminded
for her ears alone I'm going tt
keep you. II you'll stay"
He turned to take a limping step
offering his hand cordially to the
speechless Bailey, and faced for the
first time the other man present
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-04-03

II think" said Ethan French. that
there need be no question of hotels
We have not understood each other
but you have the right to French
woods hospitality. If you can travel
we will go there"
NO" answered David French. as
quietly. Never You owe me moth
ing. sir. II | have worked in your
factory, / took the workman's wages
for It; II have won honors for your
car. also won the prize-money given
to the driver never meant SO to
establish any claim upon French
wood or you | believe we stand even
Dick has taken my place. happily;
Emily and will go on our own road. "
They looked at each other. the like
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-04-03
SYNOPSIS.

N The story opens on Long Island, near
French. relative of Ethan French.
manufacturer Of the celebrated "Mer-
car has stopped and her cousin. Dick
French. is too muddled with drink to
direct It Alright They meet another car
which Is run by professional racer
the Ffrench car and directs Miss French
how to proceed homeward. Ethan
French has disinherited his son. who
has disappeared. He informs Emily
marry Dick. who is a good-natured but
irresponsible fellow. 1t appears that
partner of Ethan French wanting an ex-
pert to race with the Mercury at auto
the Ffrench factory Emily encounters the
young man. They refer pleasantly TO
their meeting when Dick comes along ana
the young racer PICK ,hs K rs
meeting when he appeared to disad-
vantage. Lestrange tells Emily that he
will try to educate her Indifferent cousin
as an automobile expert. Dick under
takes his business schooling under the
tutelage of cstrange. Dick Is sheer grit
and In n-a king a test race meets. with
an accident. Lestrange meets Emily In
the moonlit garden of the Ffrench home
kisses her and she leaves him. confessing
in her own heart that she returns his
love. The uncle Of Emily. learning OF
her attachment to Lestrange. informs her
that the man IL his disbarred son. whom
she has never seen before being adopted
by him. He claims that his son ran away
with a dssolute actress refuses to ac-
think of Dick as her future husband. A
big race Is on in the south and Ethan
French takes Emily to see It, The fame
of the Mercury Is involved In the sue
cess Of Lestrange and Dick running the
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-04-03

She was good servant, was Jen-
ME, and Mrs. Wanderfar never wished
for better. But in the matter of pic
lures Jennie was weak. There was
one in particular, which showed the
Leaning Tower of Pisa. Every day
Mrs. w. hung it straight, and every
morning Jennie put it crooked.
So Mrs. w. watched.
Now, look here, Jennie, she said,
you've hung that picture of the tower
crooked again. Just look at it!
That's just what say, mum, replied
the domestic dolefully. Look at it!
The only way you can get that silly
tower to hang straight is to hang the
picture crooked!
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-04-03
CHAPTER IX.-(Contlnued).

The hours passed. One more car
went out of the race under the grind
ing test; there were the usual Incl
dents of blown-out tires and tempo
rary Withdrawals for repairs. Twice
Mr.. French sent his partner and EN-
fly to the restaurant below. tolerating
his seat Perfectly composed, his ex-
preston perfectly self-contained. he
watched his son.
The day grew unbearably hot to-
ward afternoon. heat rather of July
than June. After q visit to his camp
Lestrange reappeared without the sui
locating mask and cap. driving bare
headed, with only the narrow goggles
crossing his face. The change left
visible the drawn pallor Of exhaus-
ton under stains of dust and oil. mis-
rolled back sleeves disclosed the GRIM
son badge on his right arm and the
fact that his left wrist was tightly
wound with linen where swollen and
strained muscles rebelled at the long
trial.
He's been driving for nineteen
party through the excited crowd. Two
hours more to six o'clock. Listen to
the mob when he passes!"
The injunction was unnecessary. AS
the sun slanted low the enthusiasm
grew to fever. This was a crowd OF
nnoisseurs-motorists. chauffeurs.
automobile lovers and drivers-they
them The word passed that Le-
strange was In his twentieth hour;
people climbed on seats to cheer him
as he passed by. When one of his
tires blew out. in the opening Of the
first hour of his driving and the twen-
ty-fourth Of the race. the great shout
Of sympathy and encouragement that
went up shook the grand-stand to its
cement foundations.
Neither Lestrange nor Rupert left
his seat while that tire was changed
IF we did amt sure we'd get
back" Rupert explained to Dick, who
lowered around them agitatedly. IF
I'd thought Darling's mechanician
would get in for this, I'd have taken
In sewing for living. How much
longer?"
Half an hour"
well. watch us finish"
A renewed burst of applause greet
ed the Mercury cars return to the
track Men were standing watch in
hand to count the last moments, their
eyes on the bulletin board where the
reeled-off miles were being registered
Two of the other machines were fight
ing desperately for second place, hope
less of rivaling Lestrange. and after
them sped the rest
1.-The finish!" some one suddenly
called THE last lapl"
Dick was hanging over the paddock
fence when the car shot by amidst
braying. klaxons. motor horns, cheers.
and the clashing music of the band.
Frantic, the people hailed Lestrange
as the black and white checked flag
dropped before him in proclamation
of his victory and the ended race.
Rupert raised his arms above his
head in the signal Of acknowledge.
mont, as they few across the line and
swept on to complete the circle to
their camp. Lestrange slackened
speed to take the dangerous. deeply
furrowed turn for tho last time, his
car poised for the curving fight un
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-04-03

moss between them most apparent
the similar determination OF moos
which wiped laughter ana "srm'n
from the younger mans face HOW
ever coldly phrased and dictatoriaiiy
spoken. it was an apology whlcn MT
Ffrench had offered and which mao
been declined. But-he had watcneu
Lestrange all day; he did not I'LL 'n'
gauntlet.
"You are perfectly free" he con
coded, which gives you the opportun'
ity of being generous
His son moved. flushing through
his pallor.
81 wish you would not put 1t that
way sir" he objected
"There Is no other way. have
been wrong and | have no controi
over YOU: will you come homer"
There was no other argument ou.
that that could have succeeded ana
the three who knew Lestrange knew
that could not fail.
"You want me because | am
French" David rebelled In the final
protest You have a substitute
perhaps | want you otherwise And
we will not speak In passion; there
can be no substitute for you"
"Ffrench and French" murmured
Dick coaxingly I'VE can run that
factory, Lestrange!"
There's more than steering
knuckles needing your eye on them
And you love the place, Mr.. David"
said Bailey from his corner.
From one to the other David's
| glance went, to rest on Emily's dell
cate, earnest face in its setting OF
yellow bronze curls Full and straight
| her dark eyes answered his the con-
vent-bred Emily's answer to his pride
and old resentment and new reluc-
lance to yield his liberty.
After ALL you were born 4
French" she reminded, her soft ac-
cents just audible. If that is your
work."
Very slowly David turned to his
father.
uotcl lcdIHeu W uO tulH6o W
halves" he said III you want me,
sir"
And Ethan French understood. and
first offered his hand.
Rupert was discovered asleep in q
camp-chair outside the tent. a few
minutes later, when Dick went in
search of him
THE limousines waiting" his
awakener informed him. You don't
feel bad. do your"
The mechanician rose cautiously
wincing
We'll. If every joint in my chassis
wasn't sore, I'd feel better" he ad
mitted grimly. But I'm still running
What did you kiss me awake for
when | need my sleeps?"
Did you suppose we could get Le
strange home without you. Jack Ru
pert?"
81 amt supposing you could I'm
ready"
The rest of the party were already
in the big car, with one exception
Take a last look, Rupert" badt
David. as ne stood in the dark pad
dock Were retired; come help me
get used TO it"
Rupert passed a glance over the de
serted track.
81 guess my sentimenttank has Civ
en- out" he sweetly acknowledged
! THE Mercury factory sounds pretty
good to me. Darling And ! guess VIC
can make JOY ride out Of living. or
any track. If we enter for it,"
81 guess we can" laughed Davit
French. Get in opposite Emily
We're going home to try"
THE END.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-04-03

Recently laborer went up to a
foreman who was experimenting,
some building operations at the docks.
WHAT'S your name? inquired the
foreman at last, having decided to
take the man on.
Albert Simpson, sir, replied the lat
ter.
Very well, Simpson; first job, bring
those iron plates and that crane over
here
Excuse me, sir, interrupted the nav
Wy. respectfully touching his cap.
SAID my name was simpson, not Sam
son
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-04-03
DR.. Friedman Goinq to Berlin,

New York.-Dr. F. +. Friedman
VIII sail for Berlin three weeks hence
TO complete laboratory tests unfinished
when he came to this country a month
ago to demonstrate his treatment for
tuberculosis, but will come back to
America again two weeks later.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-04-03
What to Do With BabIs.

II the custom Of checking babies at
the department stores and leaving
them there continues to grow. It NAV
be necessary for those establishments
to hold auction sales of unclaimed ba.
bies, as the express companies do Of
parcels left on their hands.-New York
Tribune.
Fitted.
Miss Pinkie Pry has such an ela..
tic step. Yes. and a disposition to
match. What do you msanf" ssh
rubbers."
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-04-03

In the last fiscal year distillers of
the United States produced 178,249,9S5
gallons Of spirits.