Hammond Times, Volume 12, Number 91, Hammond, Lake County, 5 October 1917 — Page 1

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S1XWEEKS RespsctaS Democrat Elec!ed In 1910, Had a Splendid Bench Record. (BULLETIN.) (By United, Press.) tBSIASAPOUS, XNU., Oct. 5. n death of Judge Sichard X. Sr. win, chief Justlc. of tas Snprema court, will not delay n decision on tba test snit on tha woman's snJTrage law, It wu atatad antnorlatWaXy today. Tha remaining Justices may wrlta tba decision legally. Tna auprama coart adjonrned, today until altar the funeral of Judge Xrwtn. (By United Press.) FT. WATXK. 1ND., Oct. 5. Chief Justice Richard K. Erwin of the state supreme court died at 2:45 o'clock this morning at St. Jooeph hospital where he has been steadily declining for about six weeks. The- justice, who was 57 years of age. was a rrominent Democrat and one of the best known lawyers and jurists of the state. Judge Richard K. Erwin was elected to the supreme court in 1910. Four vears before he was nominated by the democrats for that position but was defeated.. At the time of his death he was the senior member of the court and as such was chief justice. He was born in Adams county July 11. 1SSP. son of David Erwin. one of the pioneers of that part of the state. His father came to Indiana in 1S33. He studied in the old Methodist school at Ft. Wayne, fitting himself to teach school. Later, however, "he decided to take up law and started In the office of France and Merryman at Decatur. After one year of study, the future justice passed the examination for admission to the Adams county bar, forming a partnership at Decatur April 1, 1SST, with J. Fred France, later clerk of the supreme court. Judge Erwin was elected to the legislature in 1880. representing Adams and Jay counties and was re-elected two vears later. He was appointed county attorney in 1891. serving until 1896. In 1300 he was nominated and elected judge of the Adarns Circuit court and remained on that bench f-r six years. During that time his decisions were never reversed by the supreme court and only twice by the appellate courts. BALLIN BRINGS KAISER TO TIME AMSTERDAM. Oct. 5. The German Reichstag- has adopted the bill for restoration of the German merchant fleet, according to Berlin dispatches today. The Kaiser sought to restore German shipping recently by making a partial payment on the value to German ship-owners on ships seized by the allies. Albert Eallin. the great German shipping trust head, was reported to have quarrelled with the Kaiser over thia point. Presumably full value Is meant in the bill mentioned above since it specifies "restoration." SMALLE Y MEETING. Lafayette school auditorium was packed last night with interested citizens when Attorney J. K. Stinson and Mayor John D. Smalley In behalf of the Democratic ticket defined "why tha present administration should be kept in office." Treasurer Otto Duelke, City Clerk William Kolb. Councilman William Williams. Councilman-at-Large Candidate Kellner and Mrs. Preston made short addresses. MEETING FOR WOMEN. A -meeting for women will he held at the home of Mrs. Kuhlman. 1S3 Hoffman street, next Wednesday evpntng. in the interest of the Democratic party. The North Side Smalley club met last Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Rose on. Cedar street. A good number was in , attendance. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend next Wednesday evening's meeting. GENERAL MEETING. AH members and friends of the Congregation Kneseth-lsrael are hereby notified that a general meeting will take place at 300 Indiana Ave. (Synagogue) Sunday. Oct. 7th. at 2:30 p. m. Election of officers and report of all incomes and disbursements. Also building of the new Synagogue to be voted upon. 10-5-2t BY ORDER OF DIRECTORS. Be sure and get acquainted with Miss Helen. 10-5-3t If You Think THE TIMES I? Doing Its Bit Your Support Is Always Welcome.

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Benjamin Strong. That the government may commandeer (roods and credit if Americans fail to furnish funds necessary to effect prompt and decisive victory, is the warning issued by Benjamin Strong, governor of the federal reserve bank in New York. He aaya strikes must cease, factories made more efficient in every reepect, and that greater economy mutt be practiced by the people. Hill TO SE1 1.1 R. R. MEN Great Showing Is Made by Railroad Workers of Hammond Which Will Leave for France With Great Corps. The railroad men of Hammond are "coming through." When the great engineer corps leave for France there will be nearly 100 Hammond' railroad men experts at their trade with it. Uncle Sam is calling the most efficient railroad men: switchmen, brakemcn. conductors all branches are needed. They will be used to build great tramwavs in Europe. Their duty is not to figttt in the trenches but to "be the men behind the guns." Sergt. William S. Welch has already sent nearly thirty railroad men from Hammond. Next Wednesday the sergeant expects to send fifteen more. There will be a patriotic demonstration for them. The Masonic drum corps will head the parade to the train. The night before their departure a patriotic dance will be held In Huehn hall. The hall, donated by Mrs. Mary Huehn. will be decorated for the occasion in national emblems. Railroad companies have consented to the men's leaving. Their jobs will be held open for thorn upon their return. "The spirit in which the railroad men have responded to tho call is simply an index into the character of the railroad men of this country. I ask the co-operation of the people of Hammond in making this departure demonstration a great success. These men will have as much to do in winning the war as the man who shoulders a gun," said Sergeant Welch today. A Ballroad Man' Duty. The following statement from Major Thomas t Ryan, Indianapolis, head of Indiana recruiting stations, clearly defines the railroad man's duty: Serjeant Welch. Army Recruiting Station, Hammond. Ind. Replying to your letter of the 3rd inst. relative to the railroad men and their duties, you are informed that while; in Camp Grant. Rockford 111., it is necessary for them to be drilled, because they will to armed with the rifle. The arm-ins-of these men with the rifle is absolutely essential, because they are going to do duty in France, and must have I equipment with which to de nd them selves in case of necessity, and must know how to so defend. It is. not the intention of the government, to use these men for fighting purposes, but to use them in the' various grades for which they were accepted, i. e. the engineers will nn their engines, the firemen will" fire same, and the conductors, brakemen and switchmen will perform their various duties, but I am .satisfied that when you explain it thoroughly to the railroad men. they will themselves see the necessity for their understanding ihe use of the mechanism of the army rifle, and it may be that they will thank the government for what little military training they received while at Rockford, Illinois. We will not take men under falfce pretenses or by any false statements, and when we tell them that they are going to work at the trade for which they arc accepted, they will find that is the truth. The men who were sent down to Rockford recently understood thorcughly that they would receive some military training at Rockford. ill., and that they would not work at their various calling's until they ar-

Now Sergeant Dye. Parents of John V. Dye, 300 Johnson street, hrve received word that -the young man a soldier has been promoted aa a'-ting first sergeant of his org an (ration at Camp Sherman. O. Sergeant I 'ye enlisted through SerKeant Welch's recruiting office last April. His rise to actins first sergeant stands well for the young man's ability.

Seek to Enjoin Farmers. Reid. Murdoch and company of Hammond, who operates also a big plant at Pierceton. have started action In the Kosciusko circuit court to enJoin farmers of that vicinity, who have contracted tu supply them with tomatoes, from selling any of the crop to outside parties. Suits , have been filed against six or eight growers and replevin suits were filed against many purchasers. Elks to Have Charge. The Elk s lodge of East Chicago will have charge of the food conservation drive in East Chicago and Indiana .Harbor. The organization will also vake in hand the work of enrolling Boys- Working Reserve members. Frank O'Rourke spoke to the mem'bers of the lodge last night on food conservation. Mr. O'Rourke is local representative of Food Mentor Hoover. Whiting Honored. TIMES' ninEAi AT STATU CAPITAL. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.. Oct. 6. Lieutenant Governor Edgar D. Bush, acting for Governor Goodrich, who still is very ill with typhoid fever, has announced the appointment of a long list of delegates from Indiana to the Mississippi Valley Conference on Tuberculosis, which will be held at Minneapolis and St. Paul next week. The 'list includes Dr. John Keller of Whit ing. Mercy, What Hogs! TIMES BIREAl' AT STATE CAPITAL. INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.. Oct 8. Seventeen carloads of hogs were shipped to the Indianapolis stockyards yesterday by one feeder. William C. Miller, of Darlington, Ind., and they were sold for a total of 151,722.90. They weighed 256.240 pounds. This is said to be the largest single shipment of hogs of one feeding ever made to this market by one feeder. Last Revenue Day. Testerday was the last day. Hundreds of saloon proprietors, owners of cigar stores and others affected by the revenue measure, lined up to paytoll to the government for the use of luxuries. Revenue Collector Peter J. Kruyer issued another warning today that all owners of taxables must make a complete Inventory of stock and report on the blanks furnished by i the revenue office. The revenue office must now concern itself with everything from automobiles to chewing gum. whereas in former years it was bothered only by questions relating to liquor, cigars and tobacco. Death of L. Rippe, Jr. Louis Rippe, Jr.. a well-known young resident of Hammond, a clerk at Gibson yards, passed away early this morning after a prolonged illness. Mr. Rippe was 23 years old and lived with his parents at 430 Sibley istreet. He is survived oy nis raomrr, a brother. Charles, and two sisters. Mrs. Joseph Scheer and Frieda. The young man was born in Hammond. Funeral services are to be held from the residence Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Holt officiating. Interment will be made at Oak Hill cemetery. Operators Wanted. Retired telegraph operators are wanted to alleviate the great congestion in telegraph offices caused by ihe enlisting of young telegraph operators as the following statement reports: , A serious condition confronts the telegraph companies in response to the appeal of the government for operators to serve tn the Sifrnal Corps together with the larse number of men called for military service under the selective draft. This condition could no doubt be relieved to quiti an extent by the hundreds of former telegraphers now either retired or ensraged in other lines of business, by devoting a few hours a day assisting to move the heavy traffic, and without hampering their own business. Th prompt movement of the country's telegraph business is vital to the successful prosecution of the war. and thoje who aid in this -may feel that they are performing a very important service for their country. rived in France. Tou are authorized to publish this. THOS. F. RYAN, Major, V. S. Army, Rtd. XTtae Heady to On. The following nine Hammond men have already enlisted their services. They will go next Wednesday. The sergeant expects that as many as fifteen or more may leave that day. Robert J. Mttchel, George A. Fox. William E. Parks, Henry Shuck, John S. Swetz. August Piazza. Andrew J. Reith, Jr.. Edward M. Colla. Mason M. Beasley. Hammond liall Park Hammond vs. South Chicago. Sunday, Oct. 7th.

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? Bt tTnltei Press.) EETBOIT, Oct. C Probability that Henry r oru's automobile plant wm ba turned over to the exclusive manufacture of tractors and aeroplanes was In. tlmated today by Erneit Liebold, rord's prlrate secretary. S (By United Preos.) WASHINGTON. Oct. 5. Watchful hips of the American and Japanese Pa. dflo patrol are hunting- today for the two German raider pirates known to be cruising In tha south seas. The raiders ar manned by ruthleaa Tuetou who piloted the raider "Se Adler" out of Germany under disguise of a, Norwegian aailinsr ship, swept her over the Atlantic, sinking victims as she wimt and then around Cape Horn to Kcpeha Island where iho stranded and pounded to pieces after she had rounded twelvs allied-ships In her earlier cruising, and three American schooners, Slade, Manila and B. Johnson in the Pacific. Some. of these stranded Germans, after reaching Mopeha, fitted our a motor

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Our liberty has been attacked on sea and on land, our freedom and Institutions have been threatened, and our nation placed in Jeopardy. Our soldiers are called to arms and are marching to ths front; our good women are devoting themselves to Red Cross work, and civilians everywhere are aiding the government in its multiplicity of duties. War means supreme sacrifice, to every able-bodied citizen, including men, women and children. It means unselfish and unremitting service. The tremendous preparation which the government is making to bring this awful war to a' successful close means the expenditure of billions of dollars. This money must come from our citizens and from every class. Including the laborer, shopkeeper, manufacturer, banker, financier and farmer. It borders upon treason for anyone, who can spare a dollar, to withhold it from his country's call. Ther-s are millions of dollars deposited in the banks by the farmers of this country which are earning them littlo or nothing. The LibertyLoan bonds offered by our government bear 4 per cent interest. If patriotic reason? do not make a sufficient ap Truck Driver Steers Into Ftyer and Is Mangled While Engine Is Derailed. m ,a-eM Herbert Lipke. 23. truck driver for the Motor Transportation company, Chlcago.'was instantly killed late yesterday afternoon in front of the Buffington Cement works when his machine was struck by a fast moving passenger train. The drive wheels of the engine were derailed. The auto truck was a total wreck. The wreckage was swept up the track over 2,000 feet before the train could be brought to a stop. PROTEST RULING INDIANAPOLIS. Oct. 5 The members of the Indima grand lodge. Knights of Pythias, at the clossing session of their annual convention Wednesday afternoon, adopted a resolution expressing a protest ii behalf of the order against the ruling of Secretary of War Bsker, which la? permitted only two organizations- to direct recreation features established in connection with army camps and cantonments. The resoluticn, whiqh was sent to Secretary Bake-, asks that the ruling be modified and that other fraternal organizations in tiie country be permitted to take part in this work. Resolutions were adopted expressing renewed loyalty on the part of the Knights of Pythias of the state to tli government and President Wilson during the prosecution of tbe war with Germany. . Every can of food put up this summer helps make food shortage next winter impossible.

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sloop oa August SI; others seized the Preach schooner Lutece when she put into Mcpeha and using the See ACler's guns started out afresh. Captain Smith, of the Slade, reports that ho and other prisoners were dumped on a desolate Island. They made their way to Tutulla, Samoa. (By United Press.) SAN PBANCISCO, Oct. 5. Nine vessels plying in the Pacific long overdue may have fallen a victim to the German raider reported operating In the south Pacific, shipping men declared her to. day. By H. C. HAMILTON (United Press Staff Correspondent.) CHICAGO, Oct. 3. The weather man bombed Chicago with several tons of rain shortly after noon today necessitat. lng a withdrawal of the White Sox battalion which was perfecting Its positions in the Comiskey park sector. General Rowland mobollzed his command in the club house redoubt where he put it through the maneuver com. mouly known as "skull practice." peal for the farmer to Invest In them, his selfish interest should move him to render his country financial assistance. The Liberty Loan bonds are absolutely a safe investment. Every dollar not required for our business should be ready for prompt purchase of these bonds. This is no sacrifice, it is a profitable investment for you. It is helping your country and protecting your home and your business. This is one of the few chances that have co-me to American citizens to have money serve both patriotism and profit. I am particularly anxious that the American farmer should subscribe generously to this second Liberty Loan. He has responded nobly to the call for Increased crops and a hint to him that his money is needed also, will lead, I am sure, to the same unselfish devotion to his nation. The farmer must not neglect this dnty. Our country needs his financial assistance, and for his own welfare he should be generous with his wealth. There may be slackers by falling to offer their money, but I vouchsafe the opinion that no financial slackers will be found among the farmers of America. T TO Whitingite Disgraces Himself by Resisting Draft Call. (Special to Thb Times. ) WHITING. IND.. Oct. 5. The third section of Whiting's draft quota consisting of nine men left Whiting over the Pennsylvania at 7:32 yesterday morning for Camp Taylor. Ky., in charge of James Stewart, 438 Sheridan avenue, with William Sullivan, 430 Pennsylvania avenue, as assistant. The men leaving were James Stewart. William Sullivan, Joy Kirkwood. Sam Hollt. Andy Kollan. Frank Kowalsik. Rudolph Mtdvea, John Urakovltch and John Baslch. Urakovltch and Boslch failed to appear when notified and were consequently rounded up and kept locked up until time to leave. Both objected very strenuously to going and it was necessary to send Urakovltch handcuffed. A large crowd gathered at the station to see the boys off and wish them well. RUSSIA ON VERGE OFCIVIL WAR PETROGRAD. Oct. B. Russia I, definitely on the verge of civil war Leo Trotsky, chief lieutenant of Nicholas Lenine. head of the Bolshevikl declared in a speech today before the Democratic congress following rejection of a plan for a new coalition cabinet. Trotsky is a bitter opponent of Kerensky and his appearance before the congress after the government threatened to arrest Lenine If he should appear in Petrograd created . I big sensation. "Civil war now appears Inevitable." Trotsky said. "I promise In the name of my party that it will never attempt to seize the powers of government I forcibly, but I doubt only whether the assumption of full power by the council of workmen and soldiers will go beyond organized force or take the form of sanguinary street fighting." ARREST LAKE COUNTY MAN CHICAGO, Oct. 5. Edward Metcalf, 23, of Thayer, Ind. Was arrested after a revolver battle with Poiceman John ognized the automobile driven by Metcalf as one stolen from 'George Stolph Schultz yesterday, when the latter recof Racine. Wis. Metealf after being arrested, attempted tn escape by driving into a telegraph pole. A dozen shots were exchanged before Metealf surrendered.

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I Miss Eugenia K. Cassatt in her combination costnme. At the Bryn Mawr sportirifr carnival and horse show, recently held es a Red CYosa benefit at the Brvn Mawr polo field. Miss Enjrenia K. Cassatt of Philadelphia interested tnany with her unusual costume. She wore the Red Cross uniform over her riding- habit, epitomizing, he might say, the two purpo3e3 of the event. ' 30Y SCOUT MOVEMENT PROGRESSING few people realize the value of the Boy Scout movement as an Influence in the life of the growing boy. A few. of the laws which a boy promises to obey when he takes the scout oath, will show what is expected of a Boy Scout.' No. 1. A scout is trustworthy. A scout's honor is to be trusted. No. 2 A scout is loyal. He is loyal to all to whom loyalty is due: his scout leader, his home, his parents and his country. No. 3. A scout is helpful. He must be prepared at any time to save life, help injured persons and share home duties. Be must do at least one good tarn to somebody every clay. These are only three of twelve laws, but can you not see the value of teaching a boy along these lines, rather than in a haphazard, hit-and-miss regular way? Not all Boy Scouts, of course, follojv all these laws. Some live up to them part of the time, but the influence for good is there and if you can get a youngster's imagination to working in the right way. you have gone a long way in moulding his future thoughts and conduct. The Boy Scouts of America is a corporation formed by a group of men who are anxious that the boys of America should come under the influence of this movement and be built up in all that goes to make character and good citizenship. The affairs of the organization are managed by a national council composed of some of the most prominent men of our country. They gladly and freely give of their time and money that this purpose may be accomplished. In the various cities, towns and villages, the welfare of the Boy Scouts is cared for by local councils. These councils like the National council, are composed of men who have the welfare of the local boys at heart. That is what the Chamber of Commerce proposes to do in East Chicago to organize a local council. A meeting will be held on Tuesday evening. September 9th. and all w-ho have boys or are interested are urged to be at the Chamber of Commerce, rooms on that date. 3CHRAGE CAMPAIGN ON FULL BLAST (Special to Thb Times.) WHITING, IND., Oct. 5. The campaign of Mayor Walter Schrage for re election is assuming gratifying propor tions and a spirited canvass of the city made by friends of the progressive young mayor ia now under way. So splendid an administration has Mayor Schrage given Whiting that party workers are convinced there is little doubt of his election. SALOON ENTERED. John Kristoff's saloon at the corner of 14Sth street and Olcott avenue. East Chicago, was entered through a side window after midnight last night and the following valuables stolen: Ten dollars in cash, two watches, one fob nd a gold ring with ruby set. Officer Sterling Is on the case.

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England Awaiting Further Datails of " Field " Marshal Hajg's Victory, By WH.MAM P. SDIKS (United Press staff Correspondent,) WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN THE FIELD, Oct. 5. The most important British victory of the war was how Field Marshall Haig's great stroke of yesterday's appeared today. Latest reports at headquarters give every indication pointing to complete disorganization of the enemy. Special praise was given to all the units engaged. They were representatives of all sections of the British empire. (By United Press Cablegram.) LONDON, Oct. 5. The Germans gave up their hopeless counter attack against the newly won British position in the Passchendaele ridge sector early today. General Haig reported. The British were left In undisputed control of the great front of territory won In the drive of yesterday. "East of Tpres during the night His enemy heavily shelled our new positions." Field Marshal Haig reported. "We are engaging in organizing our captured positions." "North of Gonzeaucourt a hostile raiding party endeavored to .enter .our trenches at night but waa driven of! with losses under our rifle fire and machine gunning. "In the neighborhod of Lens three other attempted enemy raids were all repulsed in one case after stiff fighting." SENATE (By United Press.) WASHINGTON, Oct. 5. Charges of seditious utterances lodged against Senator LaFollettc are to be investigated by the senate. A sub-committee of five will be named by Senator Pomerene of Ohio, chairman of the elections committee to investigate the correctness of the report of LaFollette's speech of Sept. 20 at St. Faul, Minn., and second, to inquire into the correctness of his statements. It will then report to the full committee the first day of the December session. Senator Stone requested an inquiry into his report but the committee refused, it was announced. A resolution authorizing the sub-committee to investigate LaFollette's utterances will be introduced into the senate today by Senator Pomerene. In a statement replying to the senator's request for an inquiry into charges against him the committee said, "although the records shows Senator Stone opposed the declaration of war he has since voted for all such measures considered by the senate on which a record vote was taken." SOME SKUNK ROBS DRAFTED MAN OF SAVINGS (Special to Thb Times.) WHITING. IND.. Oct. 5. Frank Kowalcik, who left yesterduy with Whiting's nine men for Camp Taylor, was the victim of a pickpocket on Sunday night. Kowalcik who for several years had worked in Mat Kolb's drug store In Whiting has been working in Joliet recently. Being drafted he resigned his position Saturday and drew his money out of the bank to return to Whiting. On Sunday evenig he went to East Chicago to bid some friends good-bye and while on the car enroute had his pockets picked and almost all his money taken, losing $12S. This was hard luck for the druggist but he was in happy spirits when leaving yesterday and said he. hoped It would all be for the best at least. IMPORTANT. Investigate us to your own satisfaction, then allow us to prove to you our superiority in all things optical. We make all our own lenses.. S. Silver. Jeweler & Manufacturing Optician, 177 State St., Hammond, Ind. 10-5-1 Who is Miss HelenT 10-5-St

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