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Arizona republican., 1913-09-11
We Have Been Misunderstood

The Republican has received a .communicacion" from "Agustn." a reader whom we suspect adhcrent of, sympathizer with Huerta government. We further suspect spondent does not approve m it's entirety, what he conceives to be the Mexican policy paper concerning which he is under misapprehen- sion The Republican has endorsed, the q peace plan to the federal government of Mexico for the same reason that have endorsed any project for the transmutation of metals for the discovery of perpetual motion. The accomplishment of the desired result seemed hopeless that it hardly worth trying. Beside the beginning there seemed to be danger aggravatng the al ready hostile sentiment Huerta government against Americans.
 But this paper has endorsed President Wilson's alternative of absolute non-interference in Mexico. the withdrawal of Americans from that country the abandonment of their enterprises there, reckon ing of damages later, that the factions straint and without peril innocent bystander Surely, Agustin cannot complain of such policy
 Except for strong military guard along the border to keep the from stopping into the United States we would have all the people of this country turn their backs upon conflict forget it. and watch the conclusion baseball controversy and the operation of the tariff law
 Farthest from thought of interven- tion armed peaceful We fear that whatever good results there might be any form of in tervention, would De permanent. It is better to let some things their course. There was no intervention by outsiders in historic Kilkenny cat fight. The issues whatever they were were settled for all time, and there has since been no cat fight in Ireland worth mentioning So mote il be in Mexico after the factions have settled things in their way.
Arizona republican., 1913-09-11

The pleasure of life is according to the man who lives it, not accord ing to the work or place.
 Emerson
Arizona republican., 1913-09-11
The Coming of the Southern Pacific

There is persistent news from Globe that the Southern Pacific is shortly going to do something in the filling in the link between Winkelman and San Carlos. There reports of the survey of another which. though little longer, is believed. a than the high line through Gila canyon.
 The railroad company has steadily asserted that it will the high line stated the decision of the board army engineers regard ing the low-lne controversy, will be rendered December. somehow an understanding what basis do that n favor of the suitability of the canyon d reser- 
 Whether survey now II progress is made in expectation by the company of adverse de- cision, whether being order that time be saved in the decision should adverse, the company every reason to desire to at earliest moment The growth Phoenix development the val ley, beyond the expectations o most opti- mistic be appealing to the railroad company. the population will be doubled. and situated the midst agricultural empire, is one which the railroad company cannot afford neg 1ect.
 We that that the business men of Phoenix, members and other commercial and industrial bodies returning from their vacations, they will become active offer their cooperation company, that the main line may be completed this point possible.
 While there has been announcement of the plans of the Fl Paso X Southwestern with respect to Phoenix, think there doubt that the plans of that road being formed, some of them have for some time been under way, and
Arizona republican., 1913-09-11

By what right Wilson a surd propositions to the Mexican government? What political power does he possess that he should die tate in the inauguration dethroning of ecutves Mexico? Have you q feeling of shame, cognizant of the feeling by tics with Mexico? Are you not of the anna teurish and ignorant political tactics employed by MT Wilson, apprentice of the rankest type, V. Huerta and Gamboa being good examples of model, intelligent diplomatic and dignfed executives?
 The American people, apparently, to think that America is the ONLY place in the world. Ii puts in mind of a cowboy I met in Arizona sev- years ago who thought that Arizona the only place the world He raised away his birth place. This cond- tion of the American people And then, why do the American people interefere with something that does not concern them?
 If the death of Madero why do not seek vengeance by intervening? It would cost you nothing!
 The other night I a moving picture play a the Lion theater in which five killed" hundred Indians-hoW brave Why, afraid of the American people don't you import a of women. They could easily solve this perpIexing subject intervention. O those brave women could kill hundred Indians. they would depopuate Mexico in time. For instance 2OO.00O x 2O0-X. My Cfodi What would do?
 However, this q suggestion in order that might import regiment of those said women wipe off of the earth, for that e about the only I could where would have q chance to do it. Having thus accomplished your purpose, you could go talking stupdIy
 closing 1 wish say that diplomats you dunces.
 Your servant,
 "AGUSTIN.'
Arizona republican., 1913-09-11
4 HUERTA PROTEST

tlrahsiated from the SpaniSh)
 Editor The Arizona Republican Pboenix Ari zona-My Dear Sir: I confess of my ina blllty to express myself in English lanruage ana will therefore write the lines that follow in my native tongue.
 Without embarrassment The Republican pre- tehds to De the leader in Arizona claiming to De under the auspices of a dgnified and comDatent body of directors. There have appeared several editorials in it's columns that have confirmed this pretense, demonstrating the lack of judgment ae well as dignity, and, than that indicating total absence of honor brought about by the nm truthtuness of various published statements fgnor- ing completely the seriousness the Mexican sit uation.
 shall now call your attention to the many lhJuSt1ces to Mexico perpetrated almost daily through the medium of the American press
 In the columns your publica tion referrinp to MT Wilson and his personal representative. MT Llnd and the reign of Huerta, you the feel Ing of the rest of the American newspapers advO- eating the acceptance by Huerta of Wilson's ab- surd peace" propositions. And you reflected Of civilization that the American people claim to have attained is false, in that the American people are egot1stical and lack diplomacy n dealings with Mexico Who are people, anyway? You nave much gold? powerful navy? It matters lit tle Tn this instance; you lack something much greater importance, and that is justice diplomacy and what is still of far importance shamei,!
Arizona republican., 1913-09-11
AN IDEAL INSPIRES DESIRE
(EIarpers WeoklN)

It some time that the highest and truest ideals the human started.
 This is perhaps connected with the fact that much of best safeguarding from nature. For instance, frequently of full natural instincts has special desire for progeny. Then strong love comes, and to what only general idea before, that she naturally have children. is added a real longing. intense imagining of how pleasant little would be, and of what solemn and joyful possession it would be together Desires when the ideal surroundings prepared Nature takes of She is often careless but judge by her best and wonderful is she in harmony depth
Arizona republican., 1913-09-11

a pessimstic orange watermelon the survivor of the cucumber and
 But the onion is alone geners alone. unique, triumphant. It is special creation to tempt the palate of a world Man his wisdom might have guessed everything else under the sun, but he would have guessed onion. Sciense may deduce star before it becomes visible, radium before discovery. but the onion would have uninvented forever had not its own insinuating vet bash ful quality forced itself into filled eyes and upon Hquescent anticipatory lips
 With what mixture of gratitude should view the spectacle of nature turning her energy to the transmitting clay into vegetable with artistic temperament"
Arizona republican., 1913-09-11
Registration

Registration for the charter and bond elections begins today. There will be twenty days in which voters may qualify, less three Sundays There should be a registration of not less than 7OOO for the charter election and, account of the property qualification, not so bond election But the charter election far more the innortant Of the two It means the birth of Phoenix Every voter in the city should part in this momentous event. Register today
Arizona republican., 1913-09-11
The Cheery Smile
By WALT MASON

It isn't sIng mellow days of fall or spring. when Skies bright and sunny; a in comfort then can stroll. and kick his heels and caracole and be quite pert and funny It's easy then scatter jokes, and say to grouchy, gloomy folks, If you've a grief. bchead it.; all are timists in May, and many cheerful things say and claim all kinds of credit. But when grim Au- gust burns the air. what kind of smile do then cheer the people? Are your remarks still and sane would your language jar the from off the steepIe? The optimist worthy he who plays his joyous when weathers friEhtful who smiles serencIy through his sweat, and says These days. already yet. most delightfuI!' But where, oh where's this noble gent who won't confess dscOntent, who smiles and chOrtes? I fear much he's in his grave: he radiant and brave dwell with mortals.
Arizona republican., 1913-09-11
ONION IS WITHOUT A RIVAL
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer)
 Kill the onion and you leave a gap in the universe says medical authority. he tlnues, kill anything else and there is substi- tute for it. The potato is akin the cereal; cab bages turnips and cauliflower the
Arizona republican., 1913-09-11
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that with proper encouragement the part citizens, Phoenix may within very few years have two great lines contendng for the growing business this valley.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-04-10
NO NEW
CASES ARE
REPORTED

Instead OF fourteen. 1T now develops
that there are but eleven cases Of
smallpox In Indiana Harbor. three Of
the supposed fourteen having been
counted twice. once at home and again
at the Polish school whittier they had
gone, smallpox and all to be vaccinated!
The new pesthouse was not complet-
ed yesterday as anticipated. in time for
the admission of patients but 1t is
likely that the patients will be moved
there today, those of them whom 1t is
the intention to care for in the past
house. 1t has been determined to care
for a few of them at home, those to be
thus provided for. being practically,
over the disease. In4thezn znaean- time ftI
will be necessary to install stoves TO
heat the new isolation hospital. and
dry It out, SO as to make It safe for the
patients The stoves will be procured
today and there seems no doubt hat
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-04-10
MuRPHEY OF TENTH
GETS FAT JOB
Democratic District Chair
man Lands on the New
Utilities Board.

Indianapolis, Ind, April 10.-Governor
Ralston made the three most important
appointments he will have to make dur
ing his administration yesterday after
noon when he named three members of
the new Public Service Commission.
which is to begin its duties May 1.
Thomas Duncan, Democrat. of Prince
ton and James l.. Clark, Repu ublican,. of
Danville were appointed to serve four
years, and the two-year term goes to
Charles j. Murphy, Democrat, of
Brookston.
The two members of the Railroad
Commission of Indiana whose terms
have not expired, are continued in
office. under the Utility Commission
act, as the fourth and fifth members
of the Public Service Commission.
Burt New. legal clerk to Governor
Ralston, will be the general counsel
and will serve in the dual capacity OF
legal adviser of both the Governor and
the COMMISSION. His salary will be
boosted from $4,000, which he now re-
ceives as legal clerk. to $4,000. the same
salary to be paid members of the COM
mission.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-04-10

The jury in the case of Fred Aller-
ton, the half breed who was charged
with the murder of Peter Creatsoulas,
"a Greek employed in the gambling re-
sort of William Piper in Gary, found
the defendant guilty of involuntary
manslaughter.
The penalty for this crime is two to
fourteen years In the penitentiary but
the Jury recommended that clemency
be shown Allerton and that he be re-
uuired to serve not more than five
years of the term.
The defendant was represented by At
torney Rapier, colored attorney oi
Gary who made reputation for him
self in this case. Allerton was cnarg-
ed with murder in the second degree
and If convicted on this charge would
have been sent to prison for life
GARY POLICE BLAMED.
But the jurors. according to state
ments made afterwards. said that At
torney Rapier made a ten-strike when
he pointed out that If the law had been
properly administered in Gary such
places as William Piper's gambling re-
sort would never have permitted to
exist Hence the state was held tc
have been an accessory before the fact
| In the murder of this man.
! This was but one of the clever moves
taht were made by Attorney Rapier ir
his argument to the jury and which
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-04-10
H. P. DOWNEY IS
HONOREO BY ELECTION
Democrats Choose Well
Known Contractor as
Club Head.

Henry p. Downey. senior member of
the firm of Downey & Portz, paving
contractors. was unanimously elected
president of the Jefferson Democratic
club of Hammond last night. Cornelius
Burns, proprietor of the Calumet ho-
tel. was made vice president, City Con-
troller Edward Aubrey was reelected
treasurer and City Sealer Frank
ORourke was made secretary.
E. l. Allnutt. the outgoing president.
was made a member of the board of
directors, as was also the outgoing
secretary. Councilman Oscar Plageman.
Attorney Walter Lott was also made a
director These three, with the off,
cials. constitute the board OF directors.
There were about fifty members pres
ent, and In addition to listening to
short addresses by some OF the new
ly elected officials. business in the
way OF allowing bills was transact
ed. The fact that no other nomina-
tions besides those OF the men elected
We're made was indicative not only of
a harmonious meeting. bur that the
program had been mapped out before
hand.
From democratic viewpoint the
new set OF officials is considered very
acceptable. Democrats today conceded
that they had made a ten strike in the
election of II. p. Downey as president
He is not only richly endowed with
Chicago city hail experience, but stands
in the further advantageous position
of being free from any factional en-
tanglements and alliances. very Inn
portant matter indeed, in the present
democratic situation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-04-10
REGRET EXPRESSED
At HIS DEATH
Funeral of III. M. Bicknell
Takes Place in Texas
Today.

The funeral of II. NJ Bicknell, who
died at Nacodoces, Tex. day before
yesterday, was held from the home of
Mrs Henry Kramer of that place yes
terday
The body will be taken to Chicago,
from where it will be transferred to
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad and
will be inferred at Garrett. Ina. There
will be no opportunity for Hammond
people to attend the funeral.
The story of the death of "Daddie"
Bicknell was read in THE TIMES last
evening by scores of people who had
been acquainted with Bicknell in a
more or less intimate way. General
regrets is expressed because of his
passing away and those surviving have
the sympathy of many friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-04-10
CHURCH ENTERS
ANOTHER CONTEST

Undaunted by it's recent defeat by
the Valparaiso Christian church Sun
day school, the Hammond Christian
Sunday school is ready to enter an
other attendance contest, this time
with the Jackson boulevard school OF
the same denomination. The contest
is to begin next Sunday and will be
conducted along the same lines as that
with Valparaiso. The latter city won
from Hammond on a technicaIity. by
receiving an extraordinary offering on
the closing day OF the contest
The Jackson Boulevard Christian
church is rated to be one of the strong
est in Chicago in the Christian denom-
ination. There IS very friendly re-
lation between the Hammond and Chi
cago congregations. Rev. Hunter and
Rev. Sharp. the respective ministers,
last year each captained a team for a
series of shooting gallery contests
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-04-10
DON I KICK If YOU
Nave TO EAT LIVER
Is Warming Given to Lake
County Doctors by Por-
ter County Medics.

DON'T Kick IL you have to eat liver.
Is the warning that the Porter Conntv
Meoical society gives the phssicians ~
me ientn district inviting them to the
uistrict meeting which will be held a.,
May 1sf at Valparaiso. The liver warn
ing accompanies the statement thar "a
chicken dinner will be served a, g
0 CLOCK In the evening, and that nronnt
responses are expecte. and that there
iore those who are tardy will have m
stand the consequences.
The program for the occasion ia &C
follows: %
p m-Immunity. ID. ]. Loring. val
paraiso. Discussion to be opened hy IT
.. Mertz, Laporte, an s. ]. Young IN
dianapolis.
2:4o p. m.-Conservative surgery
Q. Q. Melton. Hammond. Discuss,o,
led by H II. Martin. Laporte. and 7
Rogers. Michigan city.
800 p. m.-Milk Supply for the CIV
Bo Bowell Laporte. Discussion lea h.,
Whiteffeld Bowers. Michigan Civ and
A. ]. Lauer. Whiting.
p. m--Gas Asphyxiation. E. @.
Biinks. Michigan City Demonstration
OF the pulmotor.
4:4o p m.--Diagnosis and Prognos.s OF
Appendicitis. A. r, Kressler. Rensse-
laer. Discussion to be opened by c. G.
Bassett. Goodland, and G. w Cannon
Gary.
p. m.-Dinner by the Porter County
Medical society at Altruia Hall
Evening Session:
1880 p. m.-Election OF Officers.
7:45 p. m.-Ascites. f. L. SchatbIe
Gary. Discussion TO be opened by c. O.
Wntfong. Chesterton, and NJ. d. Gwin,
Rensselaer,
S:15 p. m.--The Relation of Sex
Hygiene to the Divorce Question. e NJ
Shanklin, Hammond. Discussion to be
opened by George OFF. Indiana Harbor
and S. NJ Goldberger. East Chicago
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-04-10
A[LERT0N GETS OFF
IN LIGHT SENTENCE
Masterful Defense of Half Breed By
Clever Negro Lawyer Compels Is
Praise From Lawyers

had the result of saving his client. Fred
Allerton. from life term in the peni-
tentiary.
Four of the jurors admitted that IL
Allerton had not descended to the point
of being one of the. employees Of such a
vicious institution that they would have
ever. that in view of the fact that he
be made an object lesson in Gary.
DESCRIBES PIPERS JOINT.
Attorney Rapier attracted the atten-
tion of many lawyers who dropped in
to hear the case by his tactful and
mastery handling of the case. He over
came any race prejudice that there
might have ben against him by keeping
his place. His ability was apparent
and there is no question that he saved
his man from life imprisonment
Attorney Rapier reviewed the evi-
dence that had been brought out in the
case. He described Piper's gambling
resort in detail He said that open
gambling was offered to all those who
cared to participate in the game.
He said that Piper employed Fred
Allerton to take charge of the games
and take in the rake-off of the house.
Allerton had previously been a man OF
good character. However, said Attor-
ney Rapier, when he became one Of
the employees of Pipers place he got
into one of the worst dives and one of
the most vicious places in Gary.
SVORY OF SHOOTING.
In his capacity sthe man in charge
(COQtinued on paKe ~
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-04-10
Tommy Tague Home

Lightweight Tommy Tague, another
one of IIammond's boxing products. re-
turned to the city yesterday from Pc
oria, ILL.,. where he participated in a
lively ten-round encounter with An
, drew Danz OF Monmouth. ILL., Peoria
papers gave Tague shade. Although
Tommy has only inulged in the box
Ing game a little less than two years.
he has made a great impression with
his manager. Harry Gilmore. and the
latter has secured Vulnerable bouts
for future dates in Canada. Wisconsin
and Illinois for him. Tommy will be a
ringside spectator at the boxing bouts
in the Hammond theatre tonight.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-04-10
Defeat the Snyders.

The E. B. A. bowling aggregation
practically clinched the championship
in the Hammond city bowling league
last evening by defeating the Snyders
three straight games. AS the bowling
season will come to an end within the
next few days and as there are only
nine more games scheduled, the e. B.
As nearest competitors. the c. Longs,
have a very slight chance to overcome
the six-game lead held by the former
club. The c. Longs defeated the Jun
iors three straight games.
1t is understood that a number of
Hammond bowlers, to be called the
Clabbys. will depart for South Bend
Saturday to represent Hammond in the
state bowling championship which is
being held there this month
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-04-10
CRIMINAL
CASES ON
DOCKET

Just as the Lake Superior coutr at
Hammond has disposed of one case re-
sulting from Gary's underworld 1t is
given the opportunity to consider an
other.
Next Monday the case of William
Polsat, who is charged with assault
with the intent to murder Laura Grant,
an inmate of one of the resorts in
Gary's red light district. because she
would not give him his usual allowance
of money.
1t is expected to be a sordid story
that will be brought out Monday. Ac-
cording to the evidence in the hands Of
the prosecuting attorney William
Polsat cut Laura Grants throat after
the quarrel in the resort In 934 Jeffer-
son street. Gary.
Tomorrow Frank Hfder of East Chi
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-04-10
DEATH BED
CONFESSION MAY
CAUSE ARREST

The arrest of prominent Gary
physician on the charge of per-
forming an Illegal operation at
Gary hospital. resulting in the
death of a well known woman is
expected to follow today.
Coroner Frank W. Smith this
morning began an inquest follow
ing alleged disclosures revealed by
a post mortem examination. More
than dozen Gary surgeons and
physicians summoned by the
coroner crowded his office today.
Present with the coroner was
deputy prosecutor John Fox. The
coroner refused to give out any
information.
1t is said that a death bed con-
fession made by the woman just
before she died involves a well
known doctor. A warrant charg-
ing murder is expected to be sworn
out during the day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-04-10

DIR. John Lee Coulter will be one of
the principal speakers at the confer
ence for education In the south, which
meets at Richmond, Va. April 1918
He Is the expert of the u. S. census
bureau on agriculture and is the lead
ing American authority on farmers CO.
operation.
Mr. Coulter has just been appointed
by President Wilson as a member of tho
American commission. which soon goes
abroad to study European rural
operation He is thirty years old and a
natice of Wisconsin.