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The Washington times., 1913-04-21

The collectorship problem at New
York and Philadelphia is causing some
worry to President Wilson. who is anx-
IOus 10 get for these particular Jobs two
men of the highest character and repu-
iauon for executive ability. In the
Philadelphia situation the affairs Of the
office are SO badly cOmplica ted that a
candidate must be procured almost i'm
mediately. while at New York Collector
Loeb Is insisting that he be relieved at
unre.
The affairs of the Philadelphia office
are in bad way, and the organization
there has recommended that former
state Treasurer Berry be named. But
there has been some opposition to Mr..
Berry from various quarters. and il WAS
stated Al the Executive offices today
that the President still has the matter
Opcn.
In the New York coIlectorship the
Secretary of the Treasury and Senator
OGorman have Clashed. The Senator
has filed formal protest with the Presi-
dent against the appointment of anyone
who has not his Endorsement. The
President does not care TO force a
break with Senator O'Gorman at this
time over this comparatively small ap-
poinrnent, but he is also disinciIned to
sDub his Cabinet officer. He Is seeking
a way out OF the matter that will sat
49iN Doth siutS Dhl 30 IDS fdlled 10
finl any man upon whom OGormSn
and McAdoo can agree
The question of filling Presidential
postmasterships has caused a little
flare up. There are a number of o.
fees where the Senators and Congress
men of the city have made recon-
mendations and have failed TO agree.
Postmaster General Burleson has been
trying to solve this problem. He con-
ferred with the President again today
On the subject. II is understood that
il has been decided that. unless some
serious emergency snould exist, the
wishes OF the Democratic Senators will
be paramount in this matter.
The Presidents reason is the con-
stitutional provision that these posi-
ons are filled With the consent of the
SAnate. But there is another possible
reason and that is that some of thc
disputed offices are of interest to Se:i-
ators who have eyr ressed opposition
TO certain provisions of the tariff bill.
Tho President will not trade patror-
age. but IL is not believed that he IL
dissatisfied TO find himself in possess
sion Of potent club at this time.
The Washington times., 1913-04-21
WILSON NOM|NATES
MEN FOR BIG POSTS
J. F. A. Strong Is Selected to Be
New Alaska Governor-CoI-
Iectors Are Named.

President Wilson today nominated:
To he Auditor for the War Depart
ment-Janes L. Baity, of Missouri.
Collector of Customs, District Of As
toria, ore.-William C. Logan, of Ore
goD
Collector of Customs, District of Port
land-Thomas c. Burke. of Oregon.
Governor of Alaska-J. +. A. Strong,
OF Alaska
Surveyor General of Alaska-Charles
E. Davidson. of Alaska.
Captains to be Rear Admirals OF the
Navy-George S. Willitts, Walter F.
Worthington. and William n. Little.
G o. P. To Lose In South.
Sweeping dismissals of the Republi-
. can holders of Federal positions in the
South is likely to occur within a short
time, according to the confident pre-
duction OF Congressman Bartlett. who
headed the Georgia delegation visiting
President Wilson today.
He declared after the conference that
he was extremely optimistic as to the
appointment Of Democrats throughout
the South.
The Georgia delegation urged upon
President Wilson the removal of many
of the present incumbents of office and
especially indicated that white Demo-
Gratis should replace negro Republicans.
Congressman Bartlett, speaking for
the delegation, said that the Presidents
reception of the delegation was cordial,
and that while he did not state what
he would do in the Southern situation.
there was strong reason to believe that
the request of the Southerners would
receive favorable action.
He declared that there were no de-
finite decisions as to names.
0hioan Is Joomed.
Allen Lee Thurman. of Columbus
Ohio. was urged today for the post OF
solicitor general of the Department of
Commerce. Senator Pomerene of Ohio
was the spokesman for Mr.. Thurman,
and he expressed himself as hopeful
that the nomination would go to the
senate within a few days. Thursman is
a young lawyer of Columbus who has
taken an active part in Democratic
politics for some time.
Senator Ransdell asked that the
President remove Walter Kenyon as
collector OF internal revenue in
Louisiana and appoint in his place
John S. Y. FauntIeroy. The Taft Ad-
ministration removed the incumbent
Of that place and gave Kenyon the
berth. The Senator feels therefore
that there is precedent for sending
kenyon forth Immediately.
Charles ID. Westcott, of this city, is
one of the men mentioned prominently
Today in the contest for the position
OF Juvenile judge. Ii is Indicated this
afternoon that a District man will Set
the plum, and that the chances of
Charles II. Turner. former member Of
congress from New York, are not of
the best.
Lynch Fight Near End.
The fight over the appointment Of
James NJ. Lynch as Public Printer is
likely TO come to head tomorrow when
il is expected President Berry, of the
: International Printing Pressmen's
Union, will see President Wilson. OPP
ponents of Lynch declare that Berry's
visit will have an extremely serious ef-
fect on Lynch's candidacy.
The Washington times., 1913-04-21
G. G. SLOAN & COMPANY,

sol Wash. Loan and Trust Building.
Immediately after the above sales other
desirable lots will be offered by the owner.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-29
GOLD THIEVES
ROB DENTISTS

An organized gang OF dentist office
thieves who have been operating and
making rich hauls in various cities Of
northern Indiana during the past six
months, invaded the business district
of Hammond some time last night and
raided nearly every dentists office in
the city. They made their getaway
with gold crowns, filings, bridgework,
etc. to the extent of nearly s3oe. The
following offices were robbed:
DR.. Arthur j. Davis. 80 Rimbach
building; stole between SIS and 500
worth of gold
County Trust & Savings building;
stole in the neighborhood of 500
worth of gold
DIR. Wallace o'Keefe, First National
Bank building; stole SIS worth of gold
out of a cabinet.
DIR. w. H. Davis, Citizens German
National Bank building; loss not esti-
mated
DIR. $. A. He'll. First National Bank
building; took $40 worth of gold
DIR. G.. l.. Smith, 5T9 Holman street
rihed office and took SIS worth of gold.
Postal Telegraph Co. office. Lake
| County Savings & Trust Co.; broken
into. but nothing Of value missing.
Lake County Loan Co., Rimba Oh
building: door forced open and rain
coat stolen.
baptist Church Headquarters Rim
| bach building; rear door forced open;
nothing disturbed.
| Although Hammond authorities were
| aware that the dentist office thieves
| have been operating IN other cities
and were expecting a visit at any
time. the organized gang Of thieves
| took Hammond by storm.
The Offices of DR.. Davis and DR.
Chamberlin in the Rimbach building
| were ransacked from one end to the
other. and according to DR.. Chamber
lin this is the third time that they
have been burglarized since the first
of the year. The office thieves also
made an effort to get into the safe
| and after pounding the lock into an
unrecognizable mass the huge door
| failed to open. 1t is thought that the
robberies in the Rimbach building
were committed before the hallway
| lights were turned on at o'clock.
In each instance the robberies were
| reported and investigated by the po-
lice. but far few clues have de-
veloped In speaking with a TIMES
reporter this morning DIR. Lewis, who
was one of the biggest losers, stated
that three strange men came into his
place yesterday morning. apparently a
part of the gang of office thieves. One
of them stated that he had lost a fill-
ing out of his tooth and asked IL he
could have it fixed. DIR. Lewis was
busy at the time and told the man tc
igo to some other dentist in Hammond
and have the work done. With thi.
the stranger remarked, I'VE car
choose our own dentist" and smiling
left the office DIR. Lewis stated tina
he had never seen the men before anC
were all suspicious in their actions.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-29
Third Flight Contestants,
Women's Contestants.

were captured by W. A. Hill, A. J.
Burke and DIR. Fox. The medal for the
best score made during the women's
tournament goes to Mrs. p A. Parry.
with III for the Is holes. Mrs. Victor
Dyer won the medal for second best
score. 121. In the mixed foursome
event on Saturday low gross for nine
holes. 81. was made by Walter Conkey
and Mrs. P. A. Parry. L. Cox and Mrs.
George Hanauer with SIS were next
The two couple were tied for net score
and viii have to play it off for the
prize.
The season has been marked for the
splendid progress made in the game
by Hammond golfers. Whereas last
year but two or three had made the
round under so, this season finds 20
players who have played in the 4Os
Next year ii is predicted a number OF
players will be shooting par instead
of DOGGY golf. c. e. Barry has already
made the course in 81, and several
players have made it around DOGGY.
Much credit is due the sports and
games committee for its work this
season. and to Charles A. Smith Is
perhaps more than any one else on the
committee due praise for his labors In
behalf of the ancient and honorable
game.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-29
KING or GYpSES
ROBBED OF $500
Trouble on Ridge Road Yes
terday Results in Sew
eral Arrests.

Trouble in gypsy camp on the
Ridge road south of Hammond last
night again revealed the prosperity of
this nomadic tribe generally thought to
be living from hand to mouth John
Costello. king of the band of gypsies
was held up and robbed OF a $500 bin
and a small amount OF change. This
however was not all he had, for he
took a bag of gold containing 1850
to the Central police station for safe
keeping.
Shortly after nine o'clock last night
the police received a hurry up call from
the Ridge road that a band of gypsies
were fghting and quarreling. Upon the
arrival of the police, it developed that
the gypsies had been drinking and the
king Of the gypsy band that arrived
yesterday afternoon, had been attack
ed and robbed of $500 bill and a
small amount of change. They ar
rested Peter Yonko, julius Yonko and
Amelia Yonko who were identified as
the ones that attacked Costello and
robbed him.
The first band of gypsies have been
camping south of Hammond for some
weeks and upon the arrival of Co.'S
tello and his band yesterday after
noon, the first band of gypsies learned
that Costello was well supplied with
money and planned to rob him. He re-
ceived the $500 bill for a sale of horses
and cattle and later intended to have
| it cashed into gold.
| He had the $500 bill fastened in his
coat and in their effort to secure the
money. they beat him and almost tors
the coat from his back. Today the
gypsies deny that they robbed him
but Chief Austgen hopes to secure {
confession and the case will be sent
direct to the superior court Two O.
the gypsies. Peter Gis and George John
were fined s11 each for drunkenness.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-29
HAMMOND REPUBLICANS
GIVE THEIR PLATFORM

Hammond republicans at their NOM
mating convention in Assembly hall,
last Saturday night adopted a platform.
every plank of which is intended to
insure the taxpayers a business and
progressive administration. 1t has the
true spirit of the old time republican
aggressiveness, coupled with a sane
policy of constructiveness. 1t was
drawn up by a committee on resolu-
lions headed by Attorney L. L. Bonn
berger who assisted by Attorneys
Charles r. Dyer, P. J. Toomey, and
Messrs. John Agnew and A. J. Burk
Briefly. the platform makes among
others. the following declarations:
1. We declare that the officers Of
the city are charged with administer
ing its affairs, belong to the city, and
the city does not belong to them. We
denounce official inactivity Incidence,
and shortsightedness which attempt
and accomplish nothing, until driven to
the effort by an outraged and over
whelming public sentiment.
2. Necessary works for the proper
drainage and sanitation OF the city are
favored and should be constructed only
when desired by the majority of those
having to pay for them. We denounce
this sections says, any attempt to build
sewage disposal stations other
works which are designed to protect
the health Of and otherwise benefit the
whole city. by levying a tax on real
estate in a limited district and allow
ing others who will receive the benefits
thereof to escape the payment of any
part of the cost.
3. We deplore the incompetency and
shortsightedness of city officials who
are compelled to confess their mistakes
in this respect (public works. by build
ing second and third sewer in street
because previous sewers We're improp-
erly constructed.
T. We regard the water works
question as of the greatest Importance.
We deplore the inefficiency of Ham
mond's water supply, and charge it's
present disgraceful condition to the
Indifference Of the party in power for
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-29
FIRE DEPARTMENTS
ANSWER CALLS

A defective flue resulted in stub
born blaze at the residence of Levi A.
Whitmore, 336 Hickory street yester-
day morning causing a damage of
nearly $500. Departments No. / an Dc
responded to the call and because of
their efficient work the blaze was I'M
der control in a short time. Consider
able damage was done to the roof of
the house.
Yesterday evening a false alarm was
sent in from Box II at Calumet and
Carroll street, making the third false
alarm that has been turned in from
Box II within the past week. The
work has evidently been Gone by some
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-29

nearly ten years. We pledge the re-
publican party to immediate efforts to
secure adequate water pressure at all
times, to the end that there shall be
sufficient water for the needs of all
the people of the city and to protect
our property from fire
5. Pledges the party If placed in
power to bring about the elimination
of unnecessary tracks in the business
district.
6. Advocates mediate steps for the
Improvement of the Grand Calumet
river to make it a highway of com
merce instead of having 1t as it is now
a filthy slough. Recommends that
the city proceed at once to get the
necessary abutting property deeds
which the U. 8. government requires
for a right of way.
Z. Urges city administration to use
all possible influence for a new Calu-
met avenue bridge over the Grand
Calumet river.
small parks to increase the health and
happiness of the people.
9. Pledges party to do everything in
its power to get better inter-city mai
service In the Calumet region from the
post office department
10. Advocates the best possible
street improvements for the money ex.
pended. and disapproves of any practice
which permits fayoritism to contrac.
tors to extort money from the tax.
payers.
II. Pledges the party If put into
power to cooperate with local i'm.
provement associations
IL. Deplores the high tax rate IN
Hammond
ID. Pledges party to use ever,
legitimate means to maintain Ham
mond as the leading Northwestern In.
diana city in industrial financial bust
ness and social activities
IA. Pledges the republican candi.
dates IL elected to serve all the people
of Hammond to give their best effort.
and untiring energy to the DEVELOPMENT
| of civic spirit, enterprise. peace and
prosperity.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-29
# IN THE
SUPERIOR rnIIQTc
and CIRCUIT UUUH1O
LAKE SUPERIOR COURT. ROOM i
Judge Virgil :. Refter.

LAKE SUPERIOR COURT. ROOM l..
Judge Virgil :. Refter.
Settings for Tuesday, September 80:
e600-Williams Honorof
s601-Milgram Bros. Honorof.
9674-Kohner & Co. Schmidt
ssss-Banard Monon Ry.
s745-B & r & NJ Co Moldrowski.
LAKE SUPERIOR COURT. ROOM 2.
jude Lawrence Becker.
Settings for Thursday. September 80:
ss72-Gerber Galik.
s920-Ind Brew Assn Schilen.
ss25-Erickson Burosh.
ss1o-Atwood L & Mfg Co Cal Con
Co.
e13s-Herbold Minas
e203-Gary Lbr Co Knots.
e233-Kellogg Smith Leary.
e322-Harkless Harkless.
e34s-Standard Brew Co Lacanski
observation-disclosures Singer NJ Co.
LAKE SUPERIOR COURT. ROOM 3.
Judge Johannes Kopelke. at Hammond
Settings for fifth Thursday, Septem-
Der 30:
1o57s-Pavicic G & r CO.
1057s-Morton V Standard s c Co.
105s3-Tokacz V Craig ct al
LAKE CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge willis c. McMahan.
at Crown Point.
On trial today: State VS.. Katherine
Buckheit and w. ]. Dawson on the
charge OF adultery.
Court begins civil jury cases to-
morrow. first case on trial being 1907
z. G. Schneider VS.. American Potato
Machinery Co.
Settings for Wednesday. October I
9352-Drummond Lille ct al P. Pr
sarski ct al.
9S53-Drummond Lille ct al VIII
liam j. Cravens ct al
S42z-Moyer Lyman William Mas.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-29

BULLETINS

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 29.-Aut hOrities
on good road and street building from
all parts of United States and Canada
here for opening of third American
Road Congress. Chief purpose of meet
ing Is to agree on policy of national aid
for good roads.
Washington. Sept. 2g.-Picked teams
from Senate and House of Representa-
tives battle on Columbia links for golf
championship of capitol today.
Albany. n. ", sept. 20.-Because OF
delay caused by SuIzer. impeachment
trial, Court of Appeals In resuming
sessions, set case of Lieut.. Becker back
to October 13 for hearing.
New York, Sept. 29.-Eve1yn Nesbit
Thaw branches out into stardom to-
night i'm play called 1Mariettev mt West
End theatre. Has supporting company
of seventy-flve players.
Minneapolis, Mimi. Sept. 29.--AppeaI
of Minneapolis Gas Light company in
its fight against surprising the city
with 70-cent gas up for agument. BE-
Iieved popular clamor will win for peo-
pie.
Washington. Sept. 20.-By permission
Of President Wilson, United States
Marine band started on fourth concert
today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-29
CHORAL SOCIETY ORGANIZED.

Saturday evening at the residence Of
Mrs. Jane P. Spearin, 625 Madison ST.,
the organization of a choral society
was perfected. The society plans to
give during the season two or three
concerts, assisted by we'll, known ar
lists. Jefferson school hall has been
rendered to the society by s'uperinten-
dent w. A. Writ, where the first re-
hearsal will be held Saturday evening.
Oct. IL. The membership now numbers
thirty and additional members will be
enrolled previous to the date Of the
first rehearsal.
The officers are:
President-A. ". Hirons.
Vice President-Rev. Dwight p. Bair.
Secretary-Mrs. Mary o. Hackmaster.
Treasurer-Miss E. A. Roubie.
Members of Executive Committee
Mrs. l. A. Caveli Mrs. John z. Fergu-
son and Mr.. Hal w. Bennett.
Musical Director-Mrs. Jane P.
Spearin.
Accompanist-Mr. Fred @. Smith.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-29

Though the Presidents cup golf
event still remains to be played, the
Hamond Country clubs second golf
season closed officially last Saturday
with the playing off of the finals in the
mems and womens championships
The season has been remarkably sue
cessful throughout. nearly $50 players
having thronged the links this sum-
mer. a splendid showing of golfers for
town of Hammond's size. Four final
events were played Saturday. c. r.
Barry retains the mems championship
by defeating w. A. Hill. very prom
Using golf player. s and 4. The match,
while a walkaway for Mr. Barry, was
by no means devoid Of good playing,
the runner-up not playing the game he
has during the tournament. His put
ting cost him several holes and he was
palpably nervous on the green. In the
fight for the consolation cup P. A. Par
ry defeated DR.. F. H. Fox, / up in 1o
holes. The match was bitterly fought
Fox has shown astonishing form this
year. In his match with A NJ. Turn
| er he was 4 down, yet came back
strong enough to win and g.
In the third flight Walter H. Ham
mond beat A. j. Burke. and 8. and
| showed that his good playing during
the season has not been fukish In
the women's match Mrs H NJ John
son defeated Mrs. Walter c. Smith for
| the championship after vanquishing
Mrs. K. NJ. Burr. another strong con-
tender. Mrs. Johnson was 2 down al
the turn. but played both steady and
nervy game. while Mrs. Smith did no,
| play as well she did the day prior
| The special prizes presented by Ed
ward Garre, the golf instructor, to
the runners-up in the various flights
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-29

the board Of governors and demand
that Gaines book be given a place on
the shelves. This action will be taken
next week.
The novel is still on the shelves of
all the other large libraries of the
city.
"The Woman Thou Gavest Me" will
not be barred from the Gary Carnegie
library. While the book is not on the
shelves 1t will be there very shortly, a
library attache said this morning.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-29
HALL GAINES NOVEL
BARRED IN LIBRARY

Philadelphia. Pa, Sept. 2o-Hall
Gaines latest novel. THE Woman Thou
Gavest Me-" has been barred from the
shelves of the Mercantile library of
this city by the book committee.
w. ]. Campbell, chairman of the
book committee. says the book was
barred because II is Immoral, trashy
and poorly written" He says 1t will
not get in the library, either.
Stockholders of the institution are
preparing to take the question before
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-29
WOMEN FROM ATLANTIC TO PACIFI;

From all sections of this great coun-
try, no city so large, no village so
small but that some woman has writ
ten words of thanks for health re-
stored to the Lydia e. Pinkham Medi-
cine CO. of Lynn. Mass. Any woman
who is suffering from the Ills peculiar
to her sex should not rest until she
has given this famous remedy, Lydia
f. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a
trial
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-29
JUDGE GILLET
ASKS FOR TIME

Judge John H. Gillet of Hammond
appeared before the Gary board of pub
lie works today to ask for a weeks
time in connection with the West Fifth
avenue assessment roll adoption. This
was granted. With the ex-supreme
court Judge were Chicago attorneys.
They all represent the Manden estate
owner OF LOO acres of land bordering
on the Fifth avenue road.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-29
Days News In Gary
CUBS TO PLAY
GARY WORKS

DR.. J. A. Craig is the leader in pro-
noting a game between the Chicago
Cubs and Gary Works to be played at
Gary Works park on Saturday, Octo-
Der Is. Proceeds will go to the Gary
General hospital.
Tickets probably will be sold for 81
and 81, and a big turnout is expected.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-29

mischievous youngster and should he
be caught, he is likely to be severely,
Ireprimanded.
Saturday evening the chemical wagon
was used to extinguish a small blaze In
the automobile of p. A. Wilson. ETA
Michigan avenue, which caught fire at
the corner of Holman and Favette
street. The damage to the machine
was small.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-29
DATE SET SOON.

The next quarterly meeting of the
Tenth District Medical society, COM
prising physicians from nine counties,
is to be held in Gary some time in
November.
No date has been set as yet, but 1t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-29
Bow Is Missing.

The Gary police have been asked to
find Charles Wayne, IS years old, who
is missing from his home in Tolles-
ton. His father believes that he may
have gone to visit with his aunt Mrs.
Van George, Steiglitz Park, East Chi
cago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-29
HER ELEVENTH BIRTHDAY.

In honor OF her eleventh birthday
Miss Margaret Harley OF Jefferson ST.,
gave a party to twenty-four of her
young friends Saturday afternoon. APP
propriate games were INDUCED In, re-
freshments were served and a pleasant
time for the little folks reported.