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The Times from Munster, Indiana • 5

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THE TIMES. Thursday, August 5, 1909- ARRANGE REV. C. J. SHARP OF HAUOND A PRETTY HOME OGCDRS WEDDING AT EAST CHICAGO GIVES A DURESS AT MEETING apartments.

The locking devices are automatic, as are also the window ventilations. Pages could be written upon the new portion of the jail, even in Its present incomplete stage, but enough has already been accomplished to give an observer an Idea as to what the new building will be as regards the sanitary improvements over the old structure of a decade ago. Sheriff Grant is hatching up new ideas every day for keeping the place in the highest possible sanitary state, and when the new building is all completed "Tommy," as most of the prisoners affectionately call him, will have one of the most ideal Institutions of its kind in the state. erything constructed in the most up to date and sanitary manner with an object of obliterating many of the distressing and unhealthful features that made life in the old building a torture to the p.risoners and the sheriff as well. Each cell is fitted with a lavatory and washstand; at the end of each tier of cells is the bathroom, while at tho extreme end of the row is the dungeon, or sweatbox.

The arrangement of the exercising corridor is Ideal, and the tiers of cells are laid out so that the front and rear are exposed, the fron from the warden's beat and the rear fro mhte exercising corridors, thus making it impossible for dirt or filth to lurk In any portion of the caged NOTICE if Parties contemplating buying property-south of the Little Calumet River, in the vicinity of Glen Park, will find it to their interest to see me, secure prices before buying elsewhere. BROADWAY FRONTAGE HIGH 5fc DRY; 1 Convenient to Nickel Plate R. also close to an excellent school house, and on the Crown Point and Gary Interur-ban Lines. O. ILLIAMS "The Pioneer Real Estate Man" OUEN park: Hobart, Route On m.

A. Cain GARY WE HAVE ON HAN D- 500 Tons of Hard EST Indiana. 3 Supply Company ALL SIZES I Also directing ADIV1HI TD'C World the tour of rtrviTlUUK Famous $25 000 DAPPLE GRAY PRIZE WINNERS The Greatest Equine Globe Trotters ever known THE ARMOUR GRAYS The most attractive feature ever seen with any Circus The uci enw nun marih MEBRS drum NUttfUH iniTIIL.1 FliIBi HPHPIVI FLORA BEDUNI Rhoda Royal's Menage Marvels CLOWNS IN GREAT NUMBERS PARADE OF MARVELOUS BEAUTY Which we will sell at reduced rates during the month Of AugUSt. Credit extended to responsible parties. Broadway and M.

G. Tracks. Phone 168 The house here was also decorated in pink and white, with carnations adorning the table and ornamenting the house throughout. There were present to witness the ceremony besides the family, the members of the Embroidery club and the Bachelor Girls club, to both of which organizations the bride belonged. Mrs.

Billiter is by the way, the fourth member of the Bachelor girls, which when organized numbered ten, to go back on their vows of celibacy. The others who have entered into the bonds of matrimony from this organization were Mrs. T. G. Davis, formerly Edith Wickey; Mrs.

Jack Montgomery, formerly Helen Harris; Mrs. Martin Peterson, formerly Ethel Harris, and Mrs. Richard Flood, formerly Mayme McCready, no wof St. Louis. Mrs.

Montgomery went to Denver from East Chicago with her husband, and since then, both of them have entered the dramatic profession, Helen Harris having been well known in local circles for her histrionic ability and fine voice. Mr. Montgomery also possessed gifts along those lines. who, until the officers left the house at 10 o'clock last night, gathered about the DeKryger place in large numbers discussing the accident, and persistently asserting that the drivers were careless and grossly negligent. Corniel DeKryger Is the son of John DeKryger, a laborer employed on the farm of Nick Kortenhoeven, near his residence.

The family were practically strangers in the community, having come to this country about four months ago from Holland. They, however, had in that short time made many acquaintances among their race. The body last night was placed in charge of ndertaker Charles Neidow of Hammond. NEW JAIL OPENED TO PRISONERS (Continued from Page 1.) bathroom, with hot and cold water and shower bath attachments has been fitted up. There, possibly, some of the habitues took their first real bath of their lives, for judging from the reluctance In which some of them obeyed the sheriff's orders a bath was a most unwelcome and unnecessary ordeal.

But bathe they did willy-nilly, no matter if some of them started cleaning up, feet first, the result was the same in the end, and if those thirty-five (more or less) prisoners were as clean Inside as they were outside, after Herman the warden had gotten through with them, the need of jails and sheriffs would be abolished. Comparisons between the sanitary conditions in the old part and the newly constructed portion where the prisoners are now kept, cannot be made, for one has to take a trip through the foul smelling, dungeonlike cells in the old section to appreciate the Improved conditions in the new. Everything; Up to Date. Here the arrangement of cells, corridors, bathrooms, are ideal, ev- N. KEILMANN FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EM AIMER Cut Flowers and 23 W.

5th Ave. Floral Designs near Broadway of all kinds phone 312 Gary, Ind. Dining Room is spotlessly clean. We invite the public to inspect our Sanitary Kitchen at anytime. Our food is of the best that can be bought.

Our chef has a worldly reputation, and is the highest paid chef in Northern Indiana. We have trained Japanese Waiters who are polite at all times, no tips permitted. We are serving: high class food, cooked in a manner that is appetizing at popular prices. ROOMS $1.00 AND UP. Lake County's Finest Hotel.

SIXTH and BROADWAY GEO. O'DONNELL, Prop. Gary Hotel TO MEET CLUB At the meeting of the Gary Commercial club last night, at the Gary hotel, steps were taken to prepare for the reception of the Indiana Federated Commercial clubs, which will come to Gary some time during the month of September. The reception and entertainment of the visitors was discussed at some length by the members, and President II. S.

Norton will name his committees within a few days. It is the intention to hold a big jollification In Gary at the time the club is being entertained here, the extent of which at this time has not been decided upon. A big banquet will be held and the delegates undoubtedly will be taken through the steel mills. A motion was made last night giving the directors of the club power to arrange for the reception and entertainment of the visitors. Take in Xew Members.

At last night's meeting twenty new members were taken into the club, making a total of 73 members that have been taken in at the last two meetings. The local club has a membership of 235 members, which as a record will rank ahead of many larger cities in the state. "Various Gary architects who are preparing sketches for the new Commercial club building will submit them at a meeting of the board of directors which will be called by President Norton some time next week. The club now has sufficient funds and can see their way clear to go ahead with the building of the new home for the club. DOGS IN 1116 MUST 8E MUZZLED (Special to The Times.) Whiting, Aug.

5. The Whiting city council held an adjourned meeting last evening at which all the aldermen were present, including Mike Ko-zacik. This will be the last meeting for Mr. Kozacik as he last night sent in his resignation. Mr.

Kozacik has served the people well during his two terms of office. When a difficult proposition was before the city fathers Alderman Kozacik looked at it In an unbiased way, and with him the welfare of the people was his sole aim. No matter how heated the argument he would never lose his head, and the stand taken by him always met with approbation by his constituents. Owing to his many sterling qualities the resignation of Alderman Kozacik is to be regretted, but his removal from our city made this a necessity. It is not thought at present tha any one will be put in the vacancy, as the short time In which they have to serve would hardly make it worth white.

)o Must Be Muzzled. The question of muzzling dogs was again taken up, as there is much dissatisfaction and trouble caused by hav-ln gthe animals shot down on the street or any place they happen to be found unmuzzled. The sight of "man's most faithful friend" being shot down before women and children is enough to give them a fright which Is not soon forgotten. The question was aiscussed pro and con and then pu to a vote. The result was that it was passed over the mayor's veto.

Now it is up to every one to put muzzles on their pets or run chances of having them shot. John Furtyo, who has bee nemployed in the new park, claims to have broken two ribs, one day about three weeks ago while moving a track. He is said to have worked four days after the accident and on the fifth he went to Park Superintendent Rapp and said he was sick and wanted to go home. Last night he attended the meeting and asked for two weeks' salary and $5 for a doctor bill. This was referred to the litigation committee.

Awnlt Bathhouse Opening. Bids will be advertised for the building of the bandstand in the new park, and arrangements were also made to have the electric lights put in. The bathhouse hag been about completed and will soon be open to the public. On this occasion th Masonic band will furni3h music and an all-round jubilee will be held. Much more business was transacted at this session than was anticipated and harmony prevailed during the entire session, with tha exception of the discussion of muzzling dogs.

Not Appreciative. "To be In the swim, I paid $4 admission to hear that new pianist last night." "Well, do you begrudge it?" "Yes, I do. He turned out to be the fellow I complained of to the police for thumping the piano all day and all night in the next flat." Judge. BURGLARS BUSY AT THE HARBOR (Special to The Times.) Indiana Harbor, Aug. 5.

A burglary was effected by a somewhat unusual method early yesterday morning, the place entered being a clothing store at 3504 Cedar street, owned by Peter Morovich. The burglars succeeded in getting at their plunder by hurling a large block of cement, eighteen Inches in diameter, through the window. The mass was almost too unwieldy for one man to have heaved it through the glass, and the police are of the opinion that two men were engaged on the job. The burglars succeeded in getting away with three coats, one vest and two pairs of trousers. A peculiar feature of the incident Is the fact that at the tlme-the.

robbery The Indiana, Sunday, School. association held Its annual convention at Bethany Park today, and Indications point to a large attendance. The association Is at present In an exceptionally prosperous condition, and Interest in the meeting Is general throughout the state In Christian Sunday school circles, says the Indianapolis Star. The opening- address was delivered by the Rev. L.

F. Drash of Evans-ville, president, and annual reports -will be presented by T. J. Legg, state secretary, and D. B.

Scruggs, state treasurer, both of this city. The principal address of the day was delivered by Dr. F. I. Power of "Washington upon the subject, "The Gospel for the Age." Dr.

"Power was unable to deliver his lecture before the delegates of the Woman's Christian Board of Missions yesterday because of illness. As he is not seriously Indisposed, it is thought, that he will have recovered sufficiently to speak. Rev. C. J.

Sharpe of Hammond spoke upon "Primitive Churches in the Making." The afternoon session was given over to a consideration of business matters, and the annual meeting of the 6tate Sunday school board was also held. C. Cauble of this city presented a lecture upon the subject, "The Shores of the Mediterranean." LOCUST WATER LILY ATTRACTS ATTENTION Chicago People Gathering Blossoms That Sell for 25 Cents Apiece. FEW PEOPLE APPRECIATE IT Nile, In Egypt, and Calumet, in Hammond, Its Only Source. A new industry has been discovered In the Calumet region which few people know exists.

There are not many men employed, but the profits are enor-' mous, and the idea has never suggested itself before to the people of Hammond. This novel business is the gathering and sale of a waterllly grown in the Grand Calumet river, near Gibson, known as the lo'cust, and which is now being sold in Chicago for 25 cents. So rare is this specie that, it is said, there are only two places in the world where it is grown; In the Calumet river at Hammond and on the Nile river in Egypt. While Hammond people have been passively interested in this botanical wonder, energetic men from Chicago have come to this region every day, gathered boat loads of the beautiful flowers and sold them easily In Chicago for an enormous price. Gathered Them by Hundred.

This morning George Drackert, the police commissioner, and Captain Geo. Hanlon went to the place on the river, where these flowers are found and gathered, hundreds of them in a few minutes. They are now in full bloom, and the sight is said to be of greater beauty than any artificial garden ever cultivated. The Hammond party watched one of-the dealers In these flowers In Chicago gather them up In a launch for the day's sale in Chicago. In a few minutes he had the boat full and was ready to take them to the big city, where wild flowers of any character are rare.

It is believed that but few men have awakened to the possibilities of this in-industry, which, though short lived, has been found greatly profitable. 4 Mr. Ballard Denies It. Attorney E. G.

Ballard, returned to Gary yesterday from IndIanapoll3, where he has been for the past four days at the bedside of his aged mother, who has not been expected to live. After attending to several matters he will again leave for that city to care for his mother. Mr. Ballard today denied in person that there had been any attempt on his part to circulate a petition to impeach Mayor Knotts and members of the town board for malfeasance in office. Mr.

Ballard said that the report was all news to him. TUB TIMES IS TRTISO HARD TO MERIT THE SICCESS IT HAS ACHIEVED. MAJESTIC THEATRE Conn, and 5th Av. J. F.

Kuechler, Mgr. Phone 315 One Night Only. Sunday, Aug. 8th THE ORIGINAL COMPANY "The King of Tramps" A Yankee Doodle Corned in 4 Biz Laughing' Acts FUNNIER THAN A CIRCUS An Entertainment for Children from 8 to 80. A COMEDY with a Plot Mounted with Special Scenery The Show you have been watting for.

Musical Singing and Dancing Specialties PRICES: 15c, 25c, 35c and 50c Seats on sale at Theatre, Missionary Eulogises Diaz. The convention of the Christian Woman's Board of Missions closed yesterday. S. G. Inman, a missionary from Mexico, delivered an eulogy upon C.

P. Diaz, president of Mexico. In the course of his address Mr. Inman said that absolutely no progress has been made in religious affairs in recent years In Mexico. He declared that atheism was rapidly gaining the ascendancy, while the natives were abandoning the Roman Catholic religion, which has always prevailed In that country.

The speaker said that the country presented an unlimited field for missionary work. Business considerations consumed a large part of the session. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President Mrs. Effle Cunningham, Bethany. "Vice president Mrs.

Frank Wells, Indianapolis. Corresponding secretary Mrs. S. K. Jones, Corydon.

Recording secretary Mrs. W. E. Mof-fet, Indianapolis. Treasurer Mrs.

O. W. Darnell, Lebanon. Last evening the El Buen Concert company of this city presented a musical program. The troupe wore the costumes of Spanish troubadours and pleased a large audience.

TAKES OFF HIS SHIRT Hungarian Makes a Scene Central Park Today. Mike Katona, a Hungarian, giving his place of residence at Dayton, Introduced to the curious public a new way of keeping cool today during the agonizing heat by deliberately pulling off his coat and shirt, sprawled out in the grass under the refreshing shade, in Central park, and fell asleep. Soon a little group of amused spectators gathered around him and their laughters and jibes failed to disturb his equanimity in the least. Finally when he raised up on his elbow with sweat pouring off his bare back, he gazed at the persons around him in a "That's the way we do in the old country," way and calmly proceeded to fan himself. Katona, with appalling monumental "gall," or with the most dense, obtuse Ignorance, was as amused at the situation as any of those who saw him.

An officer who happened to note the excitement went to the place and failed to see the Joke, and after ordering the man to attire himself in the hot, sweaty garments in a mostly heartless manner, added "insult to injury," by taking him to the police station and booking him on the charge of disorderly conduct. It is believed that Mike was so much effected by the heat, in fact, that he was not entirely responsible for the novel stunt which he did In Central park. CATLY BRIEFS. Miss Jessie Thorpe of Chicago was in Gary yesterday and announced that the fall term of the Broadway Musical college would begin the first week in September. A number of young Gary people went to Robertsdale last evening and enjoyed a fish supper.

The Gary Elks are planning an outing for the members and their families, which will probably take place some time next week. Miss M. Brennan of Scranton, is the guest of her brother, John Brennan, for a few weeks. Miss Mary Kleinsohmidt and her guest. Miss Alma Jones, of Davenport, will go to Chicago this evening to attend the theatre.

Charles Hannifan of East Gary was here yesterday on business. James Scanlon, clerk at the Gary hotel, left this morning for Pittsburg, where he will spedn his vacation. George McGinnity, the local real estate dealer, went to Michigan City last night on business. Miss Leah Pryale of Gary Is spending several days at the Highland cottage at Miller Station. ANOTHER ROAD FOR GARY Eastern Indiana Will Help the City.

The Incorporation of the Eastern Indiana railroad reecntly Indicates that Gary is soon to have another railroad which will connect Michigan City with this place. This is the story published in The Times three days ago: The company is to build a steam road sixteen miles long from the harbor here to a point on the south shore of the lake, there to connect with lines reaching numerous factories. C. W. Hotch-klss, president of the Indiana Harbor line and closely allied with the New York Central lines, is a resident of this city, and with J.

S. Field and other capitalists owns the former vast Blair farm west of this city. The Hotchkiss-Field interests are said to have purchased private right of way between Gary and Michigan City wit hthe exception of one stretch of land adjoining the Blair farm, known as the Chicago farm. Rumors are rife that an Immense steel plant, the Chicago ntock yards or some other big concern, is to be located here. fillK (Special to The Times.) East Chicago, Aug.

5. A pretty home wedding of last evening was that uniting Miss Mary Reese, daughter of David Reese of Olcott avenue, and P. Billiter. a heater in the Interstate mill. The ceremony took place at 8 o'clock at the home of the bride's father.

Rev. Frank J. Brown officiating. The young couple left later in the evening for Detroit and Ohio; where they will spend their honeymoon. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Maud Reese, as maid of honor, and William Henry supported the bridegroom as best man.

Miss Mabel Wickey played the wedding march. The ring ceremony was observed. The bridal gown was of white persian lawn, embroidered and trimmed with lace. White sweet peas were carried. The maid of honor wore light bluue messa-line trimmed in pink and white, carnations being the flowers used.

Following the ceremony the company adjourned to the home of Mrs. Letitla Thomas, who lives a few doors from the Reeses in Olcott avenue, where supper was enjoyed and a reception held. was accomplished Morovich and his whole family were sleeping in the rear of the store, with their doors open into the store. None of them was awakened by the crashing of the glass. The burglary was discovered by Officers Gorman and Miedzanowskl, who were traveling together, having been detailed to shoot dogs found straying abroad without muzzles.

They passed the place at 3 a. m. and everything was apparently all right. Two hours later they again traversed Cedar street In the neighborhood of the store, when they discovered the shattered pane and noted the presence of the huge block of cement Inside the show window. ARREST JUVENILES (Special to The Times.) Indiana Harbor, Aug.

5. Three more juvenile criminals have been ferreted out by the police, albeit their arrest has not been accomplished, because of the fact that their victim has not sworn out warrants for their arrest. Evidence of their guilt was discovered, however, when property they had stolen was discvered In their homes, and returned to its rightful owner. The boys are Louis Galik, 135 Deodar street; John Gordon, 3620 Deodar street, and John Chicoski, 3715 Beech street. They are charged with having entered the basement of an empty store, formerly occupied as a tea store at 3418 Pennsylvania avenue, and gotten away with two barrels of dishes left there temporarily by the proprietor, who recently moved Into the Farovld building.

GARY MEN SEE SAD ACCIDENT (Continued from Page 1.) numerous employes of the Maynard brick factory, near the scene of the ac-pMdnt rlfllm to have bpn attracted from their work shortly before the boy was struck by the shouts of the occupants of the speeding automobiles as they challenged each other to race and jibed each other about the speed of their cars. Eye-witnesses' Testimony. It was during the exciting moment, say the eyewitnesses, at the crucial time when one car was passing the other and assuming the lead that the speed demons, intent upon nothing but to best their rival, struck down and killed the innocent pedestrian. Mr. Swartout is a demonstrator employed by the Chicago Motor Car company of 1615 Michigan avenue.

He had in his machine R. C. Criger and a prospective purchaser, and a friend of the latter, showing them his car. Gary Men In Second Car. The second machine was occupied by W.

C. Smith, a salesman for the Duf-fey Automobile company, 1801 Michigan avenue, Chicago. In his car were S. Swanson, a repair man for the company, and a party of friends from Gary, including Stanley Bartlett, superintendent of the Reynolds building, F. R.

Bartlett, his cousin, and J. Smifh, one of the owners of the Brunswick pool and cigar store. This party was returning from Miller, where they had repaired a broken machine. Deny They Raced. On the witness stand last night, at the home of the DeKrygers east of Highlands, they stolidly maintained that their speedometer showed greater speed than 23 miles an hour.

Again all of them tenaciously stuck to the assertion that they were not racing at the time, neither did they challenge each other to a trial of speed. The refutatory testimony of the farmers, nevertheless, was considered sufficiently strong to warrant holding Swartout pending the completion of the inquest by Deputy Corner E. M. Shank-iin today. Last night at 10 o'clock he was taken to Crown Point by Sheriff Thomas Grant in the latter's automobile.

Whether or not he will be held for criminal carelessness will be decided today at the conclusion of the investigation. Inquest to Decide. If Swartout was negligent at the time the boy was killed, his subsequent actions were a revelation to those who have had experience in former motor accidents. The minute that the lifeless body of little Corniel was hurled to the side of the road the car was i brought to a stop and the occupants carried him to his home and lent every assistance possible, while the second car was racing at a terrific pace to Hammond for medical assistance. When the word was given that the boy was dead, Swartout then sent for the coroner, the sheriff and Chief of Police Austgen of the Hammond police force and offered himself up.

He was then taken back to the scene of the accident, where the investigation was conducted. Humanity Allayed Excitement. This humanity on the part of the driver helped greatly to allay the excitability, of the friends of the -victim. GARY, Monday, August 9. HAMMOND, Tuesday, August 10 Two Performance Daily at 2 and 8 P.

M. Doors open 1 hour earlier SEE THE ANIMAUS AND HEAR THE Bid BAND 3 life ALL REW 5TEEET nAmramcY horning ERY no 1030 500 Great Big Circus Stars 500 A WHITE CITY OF PERFECT TENTS WHERE NOVELTIES OF RARE EXCELLENCE ARE PRESENTED. HERDS DP BIG TRAINED ELEPHANTS RESERVED SEATS ON SALE SHOW DAY AT SUMMERS PHARMACY, HOHMAN STREET near STATE SPECIAL, NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Any one in flood standing and a citizen of lake County, after reviewing the exhibition by the AKMOCX GRAYS Prize Winners, driven by William "Billy" Wales, tbe SELLS-FlUTO COMBINED SHOWS, if no: perfectly satisfied with this splendid exhibition, the price of admission will be cheerfully refunded. W. E.

FBAKmiN. General Manner. The.

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