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OR $1,600 In Bags Under Bed Is Stolen from Indiana Harbor Housewife Today, Mrs. Barney Cohen who lives at 3411 Grapevine street. Indiana Harbor, reported to the police this morning? about two o'clock that she had just been attacked by a negro burglar who had taken over $1,600 which was in two bags under her pillow. Mrs. Cohen was aroused by the negro's presence in her bedroom. She sprang out of bed and started for the telephone to call the police. The negro, which she describes as a big. burly fellow, at once seized her. overpowered her and choked her. As she gasped for breath, her. assailant released his hold, threw her to one side and made good her escape. Recovering somewhat, she at once looked for her bags of money and found them gone. Then she called the police. Officers were at once detailed on the case and certain lines of investigation have been thrown out. The clues, however, are very indefinite and meager. ROW REACHES CRITICAL STAGE (By United Press.) WASHINGTON. July 18. The shipbuilding: row today reached the most critical stage of the long controversy between Charman Denman and General Manager Goethals. nnpthfils mav be asked to resign if he fails to reply to Denman's request for detailed information on the ship construction program, before a board meeting at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Goethals' friends will appeal to President AVilBon first, however. The principal issue between the two men concern Goethals' plan to build the government's stf ship yards on leased land. Denman points out even the government piling would then reverse to the land owners. Goethals also favors returning commandeered British ssips eventually. Denman wants to keep them permanently in the United States merchant marine. LIEUT. BURGMAN i ENLISTS FOURTEEN Sergt. beg pardon. It's now Lieut. Harry Burgman enlisted fourteen men at the regular army recruiting station In Gary yesterday. Lieut. Burgban came! back to Gary yesterday with the marks of an officer of the regular army leather puttees, shield on his cap, a gold band around his overcoat, and' a few other things. HISTORIC GUNS MAY BE MELTED UP FOR U. S. VALOR MEDALS 4. to The proposed medal. Representative O'Shaunessy, of Rhode Island, has introduced a bill asking that two twelve-pound guns presented to the United States by Lafayette be melted and made into medals to reward United States soldiers who distinguish themselves in France. The guns are of bronze, hand carved. The proposed medal wouldi rank next to the regulation medal of honor. Enough metal for 80,000 medals is contained in the two guns.

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WOMAN Elks' New Exalted Ruler. y4 O s. 'R CD.WHABFXS Fred AV. Harper of Lynchburg. Va., was elected grand exalted ruler of the Elks at their Boston grand lodge. Mr. Harper is a lawyer and Is 43 years of age. He was horn at Southport. X. C, but has been practicing law at Lynchburg for twenty years. He is the son-in-law and former law partner of the late United States Senator John AV. Dailed of Virginia. He is a graduate of Trinity college. Xorth Carolina, and received his degree of law at the University of Virginia. He was initiated in the Lynchburg lodge in 1900 and baeame exalted ruler in 1903. In 1011 he was appointed a member of the grand lodge committee oh ritual and later became chairman. He served on the Xcw Elks' National Home Commission and in 1910 was elected president of the state association of Elks of the state of Virginia. City Engineer Peter Lyons was assailed last night at city council meeting by peeved Fourth ward citizens who "rg'W-wowed" over the sewer blockage along Amy and Atchison avenues, causing their basements to be flooded and of the sanitation condition. One public-spirted fellow jumped to his feet after thirty minutes of "jawing", during which time everybody talked at once, or tried to, nrrd cried out: "Mr. Mayor, this is not a political question. It is a question of sanitation." "Who said it was a political questior.E" answered back the city attorney, John Gavit, who was given a jab or two by the angry citizens. Mr. Gavit was referred to as John Gavit, your city attorney. Nevertheless, Mr. Gavit's plea, coupled with the mayor's answer, restored order and the facts of the trouble explained. Mr. Lyons told the representatives of the ward, about a dozen of them, that the city had already taken steps to alleviate the condition. "The lake level is the highest it has been for years." said Mr. Lyons. "This is the couse of the unprecedented condition. Temporary rumps have been secured and men will start work pumping out the sewage immediately." OW AFTER BETTER CAR SERVICE First blood was drawn last night in the fight for better street car service in Hammond at regular session of city council, when the council unanimously passed an appropriation ordinance for $250 to be used in the prosecution of the greivance before the state board of rublic service commissioners. Thecouncil, urged by Mayor John D. Smalley and Attorney David E. Boone and the people are backing the move for adequate service strongly. A resolution drafted by Alderman was passed to lower tax rate of saloons in Hammond for remainder of their license year. The saloonman pays $200 per annum. The state goes dry next

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Well Known Hammond Man Up at Wisconsin Training to Be a Box Fighter, According to Latest News From Thence. Friends of Moritz Dobson, the weyknown Hammond Beau Brummel. bon vivant and parfumerie expert, have been wondering what had become of him as h has not lurned up at his usual haunts for several days and they bcgant to tie worried about him. The Times put one of its bright young men on Moritz's trail yesterday and from Mineral Toint, Wis., entries the startling intelligence that Moritz is tip they training. For vy( is he training, a boxing fight? Excctle. Qviet out of liemmond, he goes letzte Montag and ven he comes back nobody knows. But here is the answer that came to the wire tha traced Moritz: Here's, something out of the ordinary. Mritz Dobson arrived 1 here with his daughter Helen Monday. He expects to take a good work-out at the Siebert health institute this morning the first thing he was put on the road to take a run on the road and after coming back put in a turkish bath. (Younger than a man of twenty did Mortiz look when he left the. locker for his room to take a nap of an hour or so before the gym work will start.) He is so enthused in the atmosphere that he can hardly express his feelings. Moritz will box four rounds with Rich this afternoon and a hot time will be the result. Bill McAleer. Fred Friedly. Heine Lundt. J. E. Conroy and the rest of the gang better give a second thought before tackling him when he gets back as he tit to go twenty rounds with any of them by time he leaves here. Will wire you more later after we find the way he goes. Respectfully yours, R. SIEBERT. Mineral Foint, Wis. Jetzt gehts loci! Aye Aye look what it is Oy Oy is going to do it to you! April. The resolution diminished the cost of rhe license, pro rata, but until a supreme court passes upon the question the city must charge the annual rate. Several other appropriation ordinances were passed on heir third readings. An ordinance allowing $f,0 to be appropriated to make up deficiency in pay roll of the merchant police who was to hfive been raised $10 a month was blocked by j Alderman Boone. Mr. Boone said that the policeman, Peter Hilbrich. drew pay from city and merchants also and that he did not think it advisable to increase his wage. Mr. Boone's motion that the safety board investigate and report back to counci Ithe question, was passed. Council agreed upon the issuing of ( w uini ul uunas at 4j per cent interest for purchasing of new fire apparatus. The council ratified a contract with James B. Clow & Co. for purchase of 100 tons of cost iron water pipes, estimated total cost at $7,000. Alderman William Williams objwtedd to the stench of the garbage dumping grounds in the Fifth ward. He said the garbage was not properly taken care of and the boys of the neighborhood would set it afire, causing a fearful odor. A council committee consisting of Mr. Williams, Mr. Boone and Joseph Miller was appointed to advise the council after investigation the feasibility of building a fence around the dump to keep meddlers out. Council unanimously agreed" to take-its annual vacation. Next meetings will be held the third Tuesday in August and September. HOW DO THEY DO IT? Tou are surprised every day by tho new faces you see in automobiles you wonder how they do it. The owners of savings accounts today are the fellows who will be sailing over you in flying machines before you know it. A dollar stars yourccount. and the HAMMOND PAVINGS & TRUST CO. pays you THREE PER CENT, on your deposits. . 7-lS-i IT ISJTRUE That we make all our own lenses. We save you time and money. Call and let us examine, your eyes and fit you properly with the right eye glasse. S. lver, Jeweler and Manufacturing Optician. 177 State St., Hammond. Ind. 7-18-1

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(By United Press.) WASHINGTON, July 18. reace negotiations and perpetual reconciliation among nations is the German Reichstag majority peace program, according to report to the state department today. An outline of the program of the majority, mainly Center ( progressive and social democrats) is reported to be as follows: "On Aug. 4. 1314, the following words were spoken from the throne: 'We are impelled by no thought of conquest." "On this platform the Oerraan. people stand today as they did when the words were spoken. -Germany has taken up arms only in the defense of her liberty and independence and for the protection of her territorial possessions." "The Reichstag aspires to a peace by negotiation and a perpetual reconciliation among nations. With a peace such as this all annexation by force and all political, industrial and financial measures by vioIenNj are incompatible. "The Reichstag disapproves all plans which lead to empty isolation and enmity among the people after the war. "The freedom of the seas must he secured. Only an industrial peace will pave the way for a friendly intercourse among nations. " Ho w e ve r , "a s 1 o n g as't h sT e wmy's government refuse peace on this basis so long as they threaten Germany and her allies with conquest and force of arms, just so long will the German people stand together as one man, fighting and persevering steadfastly until her own and her allies' rights to live and develop snail be assured. "In Its unity the German people stand unconquerable. The Reichstag feels itself to be one with the man who in battle have so heroically guarded the front. The imperishable thanks of the entire people is thier portion." This program will be laid before the Reichstag for action. Chancellor Michaelis must address himself to it soon. German press comment received here shows no clear note either of satisfaction of dissatisfaction over the appointment of Michaelis. L LOSE HlSJOa THASSALL In the Meantime Quartette Goes Back to Chicago Repentant. Two women, a friend, "a party" then jail, has cost a Chicago police detective sergeant his job. Yesterday the detective, George Argyll, his friend, a saloonkeeper. George Ziegelmeirer, and two lewd women, all drunk, were locked up by Hammond cops for disorderly conduct. After a fight with two men, both huskies. Patrolman Tom Flannlgan subdued them. The men paid fines in city court today amounting to $17 each. The women were fined $5 and costs each, which was paid by the men. Both of the men are mffrried. "Chief Austgen said today that the detective would probably be discharged from the Chicago police force. He is under suspension at present for conduct similar to yesterday's occurrence. APPEAL -TO WOMEN FOR HELP (By United Press.) CHICAGO, July IS. Railroads, meat packers and farmers have appealed to the American woman to aid them in relieving men for war service. Several Chicago packers today started plans to fill the places of men employed as butechers, foremen, clerks, skilled laborers and department heads. The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad sent out notices to all branches instructing agents and shopmen that wojjjpn would be employed to fill men's jobs -where possible. Women may be hired as upholsterers, station agents, telegraphers and clerks. W. B. Farris, superintendent of Morris & Co., declared women would be used in the butchery department to do skinning and washing carcasses. DISCIPLES OF BLACKSTONE TO DINE Members of the newly organized Blackstone institute of Gary, made up of law students, will dine this everting at Victoria hotel. Carl Buetgenhach, one of the students, Kenneth Call, professor of law, and city and judicial officials will speak.

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Shrapnel proof body armor for U. S. soldiers in France. The United States field forces in Prance will be equipped with the British individual helmet shown in the accompanying illustration, and the shrapnel-proof body armor designed and used by the British will be recommended by army officers. The helmet will be supplied to each man to be worn all the time except when he is far in the rear. It weighs 2 pounds 2 ouncss and is of tough material.

Latest 'Bulletins (By United Fress Cablegram.) TOKIO, July IS. Confirmation of reports that Germany financed the attempt of General Chang Hsnn to restore the monarchy In China was received hy Japanese officials today. The conditions were that the restored emperor resume China's old relations with the Kaiser's ffoverament. Germans participated in the recent flgrlvtinff Peking on the side of tahe monarchists, it was learned today. (By United Press Cablegram.) AMSTERDAM, July 18. "We must comhine against the enemies meddling with our internal affairs and shelve all internal dispute until after the war," Chancellor Kicliaelis was quoted as declaring in a dispatch today from the Berlin Local Anzeig-er. The newspaper asserted this represented the new chancellor's fundamental policies. (By United Press Cablegram.) PARIS, July 18. Repeated ana violent attacks hy the enemy in fruitless attempt to recapture ground gained in yesterday's French drive around Verdun was reported in today's official state-1 ment. The enemy lost neavuy ana gain ed nothing. A violent artillery tattle was reported around Ceray and German raids were repulsed in the Argonne. The crown prince is now hack where he started more than a year ago trying to take Verdun. The Trench have regained all ground around hill, 304 lost to the Germans in their attack June 23, and 23. T'nlted Pros CnblcRram. rKTKOGHAD, July IS Violent flght. InK on the Cr.HcInn front iva reported In today's war office (statement, with the enemy forclnn a retirement of the ItusRinn Hne nouth of .ovica. I'nlted 'f'ress Cablegram. PERI.IN Via I,ondon), July IS. Bavarian and Crontion regiments com. hined to capture heixhts er.st of 'o. vlcn, today's official statement de. clared. The Russians stubbornly defended their positions. Ail cneirty counter attacks were repulsed. The Russians were forced br.ck at other points on the Imlnca line. By Vnlted rres. CHICAGO, July IS. Public hearings In the Kovrnment Investigation of food prices in Chlcasro will be held next week. It wna announced today. Joseph Unvles, member of the federal trade commission directing the probe, had clerks and accountants going through the packers' books today. Daries tins deferred Ms investigation of steel prices In (.nrj, Ind., scheduled for today, until Friday, he announced. -By I'nited Press. AX ATLANTIC PORT, July IS. Passengers on a bin British liner nr. riving here todny believe they were saved from submarines 0ft the Irish coast by one of their conToylng de. stroyers, which five miles to the star, board fired six shots when the liner was one day out, presumably repulsing a submarine attnek. By Vnlted Press. WASHINGTON, July IK. Efforts to pass the 6-IO,n0O,OflO aeroplane bill were blocked in the senate today bySenator I.nFollette. Senator Reed sua;. Rested a vote immediately by nnnnlmous consent. Senator I.nFollette lg.

'MONEY nlflriintly Maid: don't think It ran." It nr.i Inid over until tomorrow. 4 By United Pre. A.V ATLANTIC rORT, Jaly IS. An. other American ship passed through a xuhmarii.e attack safely when on July II n torpedo mlaned ltx mark by thirty yarrin. A British officer arriving; cn the steamer today wan the authority for the statement. Xo shots were lired by the liner. soit is m Bertha Meharry. through Attorney G. C. White, has filed action in Hamtnid superior court for divorce from her husband. Frank, a switchman. The "other woman" is the cause. Naming a divorcee as the co-respondent, Mrs. Meharry in her complaint states, "that since their marriage and at various times during the months of October. November and December, 1914. his conduct with the divorcee and other women has been indiscreet." The complaint states that Meharry descYted his wife November 26, last and has failed to rrovide,a living for her since. The couple was married pecember 15, 1910. LOOKS LIKE ANOTHER TOLLESTOfJ fflOER The body of a man with two stab wounds in the back was found in a dump of bushes at 10th avenue ana Taney street. Tolleston, Qary, yesterdayafternoon. A police investigation revealed that the dead man was Nicholas Lujanowicz, 22 years old. who lived at 11th avenue and Taney street, and that he had been in a saloon fight Saturday evening. A suspect was arrested but he proved his innocence. . GARY SPEEDER FINED 8 BUCKS SOUTH CHICAGO, July IS. Homer Hoffmeister, a machinist, at the steel mills at Gary, Ind., learned that passing a standing street car in Chicago is a violation of a C)tv ordinance. It cost him $S.00 to learn same. There is the same law in Gary, but Homer did nof think Chicago had such a law. "We have jus as good laws in Chicago as they have in Gary, Ind.," said Judge Hayes, as he fined Homer, f NEGRESSES ARRESTED Two colored women, alleged to be in the business of commercializing vice, were arrested last night at the- corner of 149th street and Northcote avenue. When the tip came t,o the station. Captain Geisking, Detective Gould and Officer Muha went out and made the raid. n The women gave their names as Louisa Williams, 6345 Calumet avenue. South Chicago, and Anna Brown, 227 First street. South Chicago. They are before Judge Fuzy today. Members of the Gary Civic Service club will hold a picnic-meeting at the home of Mrs. Lee Lauman, 4220 Madison street, on Friday. Memhers and their children are requested to take the Broaday cars that leave the steel mills at 11:00 and 11:20.

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LOTTERY OF WEEK

U. S, Camps This Fall To Be Scenes of tiie Liveliest Entertainment (BULLETIN.) (By United Fress.) WASHINGTON, July 18. America's first hig national army will be iickedy lot within fifty-six hours, according to indication today. Either the great reception room off Secretary Baker's ofTlc or one of the historic chambers of congress will he the scene. Almost Immediately after the lottery local exemption hoards will summon men for physical tests. Every man summoned must taka the test whether or not he intends to make exemption claim. Heavy penalties attach to failure to ap. pear. By GEORGE HAS TIN (United Press Staff Correspondent.) WASHINGTON, July IS. Uncle Sam will have all kinds of entertainment and sports for his first 500. 000 "Sammies" in cantonment camps this fall. Chairman "Eaymond Foadick of the war department commission on training camp activities today outlined to the United Tress the program now 'nearly completed: Each camp will have a monster theatre where Broadway successes and musicians of international repute will appear regularly. Mary Tickford, Charlie Chaplin, Touglas Fairbanks and other movie stars will appear in person. Famous playwrights will write plots for "local talent" theatricals. - . 'Frank GOttih."Johnnie Kilban r and ' other stars of the mat and ring will teach wrestling and boxing. Willie Hoppe will give exhibitions in camp billiard halls. Monster T. M. C. A. and Knights of Columbus buildings will bo erected at each camp. Branch librarys will be established and college professors will teach foreign languages. Sixty-seven war department experts today are scattered through the towns near each cantonment teaching the citizens their share in entertaining drafted "Sammies" on leave. LIKE THE ONE-US SHAY WAS THISHOMEMADEAUTOAnd Its Owner Finds Himself in St. Margaret's Hospital, Hammond. Joseph Weder. a member of the Seventh Illinois Infantry, built himself an auto of odds and ends. He tried it out Sunday and. didn't return home. He was found in St. Margaret's Hospital Hammond, yesterday. John Peterson. 1015 Mason avenue, found him unconscious on the road andtook him to th hospital. The machine bad reverted to Its former state ends and odds MOTHER LANGHORNE BEAUTY IS A BRIDE Wis, 1 . 4 "ev -T Z ' S N ' - f a- j.. f .r . -"a. Mrs. Robert Brand. Another of the famous Lanhome beauties was recently wed when Mrs. Reginald Brooks, divorced from Reginald Brooks in 1915 and engaged for some while in Red Cross work, married Capt. Robert Brand, a member of a house that owns perhaps the most ancient peerage in England. The bride's sisters are Mrs. Waldorf Astor, Mrs. Paul Phipps and Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson.

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