Hammond Times, Volume 14, Number 118, Hammond, Lake County, 4 November 1920 — Page 1

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Control Of House Will Be! Far Easier Than The j Control Of The Senate By J BAKT CAMPBELL TSTAFF CORRESPONDENT 1 N. SERVICE W AHHIN GT ON , Nov. 4. Republican leaders began to take stock today t the situation in the U. S. senate and house of representatives as forecast Ly Tuesday dtate e"iectlons. which wi.i confront the Harding' admlnistratioa Tour months hence. EARLY SESSION PROBABLE In view of the vitally important domestic and foreign problems recarded as certain to "be pressing for immediate solution wUen Pre.denteitct Warren G. Harding is inaugurated March 4. it is the concensus of opinion among republican leaders he. probably will call the new. the 67th congress Into special or extra session in March or April of next year. CONTROL IX SEXATE HARDER Control of the house by the Harding administration because of the large republican majority obviously will be .much easier task than control o' the senate, where, despite a substantial working majority, the calculations of Mr. Harding and republican leaders associated with him may be upset any time by a disposition by certain independent republicans to "kick over the traces." ' BAROMETER FOR STORMS The attitude assumed by the president-elect toward domestic and foreign questions In his inaugural address, coupled with the kind of men r.a appoints to his cabinet, propably will prove the barometer by which senatorial storms will break. Certain elements among the republican senators may court conflict, unless the president elect succeeds in -welding them Into a harmonious whole willing to "go along- with the various Xolicies laid down by him. LAFOLLETTE'S POSITION' Senator LaFollette of "Wisconsin, r. :.m!naily a republican, is one of recognized non-partisan leanings and independent views. who ia rarelyi amendable to policies, he they republican or democratic, with which he does rot agree. Equally liberal in his course of anion Is expected to be Senator-elect F. F. Ladd of North Dakota, elected on a joint republican-non-partisan league ticket although he made a campaign pledge that he would "help the republicans organize the senate." LADD A-XD BORAH Ladd's attitude at the republican senatorial conference at which this o.-ganization will be effected, will be awaited with interest by republican leaders, who have not forgotten the fght Senator Borah of Idaho waged against Senator Penrose of Pennsy!- j ar.ia and others of the other republi- I can "old guard" when the present senate majority nas organized two years ego. BRUNT OX WATSOX Borah is expected to renew his fight when the new senate Is organized, although Senator Penrose's friends ro6.rd h':3 inability to take an active p-rt in that body. In view of his 111 i.eait'a as a not remote possibility of the senatorial situation. In case of Penrose" enforced absence, the brunt of the "old guard" leadership probably will fall on Watson of Indiana and Smoot of Utah. Republican leaders' in sympathy with tl.e "old guard" are hopeful, the republican margin of control in the senAte will be sufficiently wide to prevent republican senators of Independent thought and action from doing any real damage to" whatever republican program is mapped out by Mr. Harding and his advisers. EFFORT FOR HARDIXfl A strong effort to preserve republican harmony in congress doubtless will "be made by the president-elect, but tiiere are half a dozen repuVlcan senators other than Borah. LaFollette end Ladd. who must be reckoned with In whatever calculations are made as to legislation affecting the proposed changes in the tariff and other revenue laws, as well as in whatever solution of the league of nations muddle is attempted. Senators Capper of Kansas, Kenyon rt Iowa. Nelson and Kellogg of Minnesota. Johnson of California, Norr's of Nebraska, McCumber of North Dakota and McNary of Oregon, are omo republican senators certain to have views of their own, progressive or otherwise, as to how the republican doctrine should be applied to the solution of flnanoial, commercial, business and agricultural problems. INTERESTING DEI ELOPMEXTS On the democratic side. Senator Reed of Missouri and Senators-elect Tom Watson of Georgie. may be depended upon to exercise their own opinions, irrespective of party lines, while thero are a number of other democratic senators who are inclined when the cfas:on arises to bolt the "reiru'ar" democratic organization just as several republican senators frequently refuse to ba bound b theirs. " Altogether tr o senatorial situation. : epubiican and democratic, is b ur.d t,. -esult m o.ru Highly interest n-; A" velopments aurir.g th early niuUiDs of the Harding administration. P,rown has a closing out sale on another page- il--2

Judge Smith Comments On Election

'CPE-?L TO THE TIMES CROWN POINT, Ind.. Nov. 4. How Judge Martin Smith of the Lake county criminal court regards the verdict of the people on election day Is seen in the following letter which he has addressed to his friends and fellow Americans: "Fellow Americans and Friends: "Permit me to publicly express my sincere appreciation of the splendid vote given me in all parts of Lake county, and to extend to you my hearty thanks. "I made absolutely no solicitation for individual support tn this election and consequently made no pledges or promises. I am under no obligation whatever except that of the oath of my office, together with a deep sense JUDGE MARTIN" J. SMITH. of appreciation for the people's expression of their confidence in me. "In the discharge of the duties of this office, race, creed and class lines vanish and disappear. I deal only with human being in their .relation to society, law and order, when brought before the bar of Justice, and not as members of any race, creed or class, and I now make my first and ouy pledge, which is, that I shall continue to impartially, honestly and fearlessly discharge the' duties of this office according to law and justice so far as It lies within my ability to do so. "At this time especially our country needs wisdom, honesty. Integrity and efficiency in public office all along the line from the lowest office to the high office of President, for each office is but a link in the great chain of government leading from the village hall to the White House at Washington. An enlightened and intelligent public opinion has spoken; we have read its solemn verdict. We are glad and receive it with Joy. We know that it is wise and correct. It is the result of over two years of education and enlightenment upon pending vital issues. Enlightened public opinion is a safe guide. In our country it can only be ignored until the first opportunity for expression. Our only clanger lies in Ignorance on the part of the public In regard to the great issues which affect our welfare and prosperity. Penetrate the darkest corners of our citizenship with the brightest 1 ghts. Give to the weakest our strongest support and give to the unenlightened and ignorant the best teachers and means of education, then only will our nation be strong and our future secure. Shall we fail the country or shall we keep faith? It is now up to us to ever keep the faith. "Sincerely, "MARTIN J. SMITH. "Judge Criminal Court." Call It a Severe Defeat for Wilson, Not Victory of Senator Harding .INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE 1 BERLIN, Nov. 4 "The American election was not a victory for Senator Harding nor a defeat for Gov. Cox, but a severe defeat for Wilsonism." said the Vossische Zcitung today. This dticlaration seemed to be the keynote of the comment in all sections of the press. 'The Americans used the ballot to csprets a damning verdict against President Wilson," said the Berliner Tageblatt. "It is a destructive verdict on President Wilson's policies," said the Taeglischc Rundschau. The Tagcb ZeJtung expressed the opinion that Gov. Cox was "the better man." and probably would have won "if he had not taken over the Wjlsonian inheritance." The German press in general seems to be disinclined to rest many hopes in President-elect Harding, but regards him as "the lesser of two evils." "In one respect wc gain something; we arc free from Wilaor.ian," said the Lokal Anzciger. Other newspapers take a similar view except Die Freiheit. the organ of the Communists. which declares that both republicans and democrats represent only capitalistic interests and ihat Germany will not secure any real gains from either side

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ELECTION

Lake Co. Election Results From 96 Precincts

(SPECIAL TO THE TIMES! CROW. iVl.N'l, l.u, o. 4 With the 4lh, Sth and ii'Hh preeinet3 in (Jary not ct tabulutcd and the canvass therefore atlli incomplete for all the candidates, the following unofficial Usurps "e given for iio out of U3 precincts in Lake county. They include iho republican, democratic and farmerlabor candidates in order named: 1'resident: Harding 5,036 Cox b.blo Christensen 2,J3i Senator: Watson 25,iti9 Taggart 7.103 Dillon 2,837 Governor: McCray C3.77C McCulloch 6.S51 Zion 2,766 Congress: Wood 25.342 Barnett 6.S26 McGill . 2,965 Circuit Judge: Norton . 2i,;96 Parks , 6,761 Prosecutor: f Kinder 23. 70S Murray - S.il2 Granger 2,554 Circuit Judge: Smith 20.555 Wells 6,7 S 4 State Senator: Holmes 25,426 Nedjl 20,246 Hershman 6,840 Turner 6,869 Reid 2. 845 Spychalski 2.303 Representative: Ahlgren 25.622 Day 25,445 Fiflcld 25,550 Harris 25.554 Ketcik 6.663 McAlfee 6.7S2 Meara 6.742 Amos 2,843 Elston 2.843 Theobald 2,850 Williams ; 2,970 Joint Representative: Overmeyer 25,535 Alirhan 3,081 Vuditor: ' Foland 25,155 Tokarz 6,846 Ross - Treasurer: Bradford 25,640 Huddieston Recorder: Rose 25.432 Costello Barron Sheriff: Olds 25,532 Evana - 3,245 T TO CONCEDE DEFEAT f INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE NEW TORK. Nov. 4. While Tammany Hall grimly refused today to concede the defeat of Gov. Al Smith, figures that are now almost complete, assure the election of Judge Nathan L. Miller, republican, to the governor's mansion, at Albany. With only 120 up-state election districts missing out of 7.308. Miller had a lead early today of more than 3,000. which the missing districts cannot make up. Republican leaders foiccast that complete returns would show Judge Miller's plurality around! 70,000. The governor's remarkable feat in running considerably more than a mtl-j lion votes ahead of his ticket and roll-j ir.g up more than 300.000 plurality in Greater New York City, was proof positive in democratic eyes that Al Smith could capture about any of the city's political gifts that he chose. There was also linking of Smith's name with senatorial aspirations, although the next senatorial election is two years hence when the term Senator Wm. M. Calder expires. of GARY IS SUED FOR DAMAGES The city of Gary was made defendant in a suit for damages which was filed by Matilda Sattcrfield in the Hammond superior court. Mrs. Satterfleld says that on August 7 as she was walking along Van Buren street at Sixith avenue, she stepped into a hole in the sidewalk .causing her to i fall. He knee cap was fractured and she suffered other injuries. She asks for $10,000 damages. Gavit, Hall and Smith are attorneys for the plaintiff. IOWA SHATTERS ALL RECORDS! DES MOINES. Ia. Nov. 4 Iowa broke all records Tuesday In the landslide which elected Warren G. Ha:di.ig, president, of the United States. Latest returns today make it certain that Harding will have a plurality of close tcT450.000. The largest previous plurality given a presidential candidate was 100.000 for Theodore Roosevelt. ' The entire republican state ticket was elected with pluralities ranging from 200.000 to 400.000. Senator Albert B. Cummins was re-elected by a plurality that is expected to reach 250,000 before the complete returns are in. All 11 republican members of congress wtrf elected.

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UNWLUNG

Big Majority For G. O. P. So. County fPECMt TO THE TIMES) ! LOWELL, Ind., Nov. 4. The immense republican maojrity given in the four south townships of Lake county it is believed will not be beaten in the whole country. Here it is: Clnr Creek Towimhlp. j Precinct 1 Republican, 742; Democrat, 99; Socialist. 2; Prohibition, 4; Farmer-Labor, 2; Single Tax. 1. Precinct 2 Republican, 163; Democrat, 46; Farmer-Labor, 6; Socialist, ; Prohibition. 1. j West Creek Tonjikhlp. Precinct 1 Republican, 152; Demo-' crat. 20. Precinct 2 Republican, 308; Demo-! crat, 36. Encle Creek Township. ! Precinct 1 Republican, 246; Demo-! crat, 37; Prohibition, 4; Socialist, 4; Farmer-Labor, 4. I i Hanover Towtmhlp. Precinct 1 Republican, 126; Democrat, 34. ". j Precinct 2 Republican, 136; Democrat, 1. The four south townships gave a Republican majority of 1.610. Precinct 2 in Hanover township we think takes the prize over any township in the United States in that only one vote was cast for Cox. This is certainly a, great record.

WILSON SHOULD RESIGN

SAYS V. J. B f INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE! CHICAGO. Nov. 4. President-elect Warren G. Harding, should become president as toon as possible. President Wilson's resignation and Harding's appointment by Vice-P'resident Marshall, followed by Marshall's resignation in turn, should accomplish this, according to a staement made here today by William Jennings Bryan. "Mr. Wilson should resign at once," Bryan said. "Then Mr. Marshall, as soon as congress convenes, should name Mr. Harding secretary of state, and himself resign so that Mr. Harding may become president at the earliest possible moment and carry through a definite plan tof peace." Bryan arived In Chicago to speak in Oak Park this evening. Declaring that the republican landslide just accomplished "was not the result of democratic, but of Wilson policies." The commoner said that President Wilson cannot afford to delay the restoration of peace. "Mr. Harding," Bryan said, "cannot refuse to Assume the duties at once to which the American people have called him by an unprecedented majority." Bryan declared he knew nothing of a proposed meeting to re-organize the democratic party, but stated ha believed that such re-organization would follow naturally from "this unprecedented defeat." The commoner, in Ms statement, said the democratic party was forced to go into the f.ght under false banners. "Xhe convention at Sin Francisco," hq sjad, "did not represent the rank and file of the party. The drys were lulled to slepp by the assurance that the liquor question was dead and while they slept the wets were busy sowing tares. The result of the campaign ought to make it certain that there will never again be a wet bunch in cur convention willing to exchange the constitution of the V. S. and the ten commandments for a glass of beer." Eryan concluded Ins statement by voicing the belief that the result of tho election was not a vote of confidence for the republican party, but a refutation and a "protest" against democratic leadership. y LONG TRIP FOR ST. JOHN George St. John, proprietor cf the Tri City Auto Sales of Hammond, lias completed his first long motor trip ind is1 mighty glad it it over. He and Mrs. St. John went to Hyannis, Mass., and drove a Hudson sedan bck from the Cape Cod town to Hommand. The machine was for II. A. Poppenhusen of Hammond. The trip of 1,161 miles w-as made in i'.x and one-half days. During that time they parsed through five hours of the heaviest snow storm St. John had ever seen. That w-as jurt after they left Oneida. N. Y. The rest of the time they had rain with the exception of about two hours. The trip was quite interesting to them as they had never passed through t.iat section of the United States and were able to get a good view of the great grape belt of New York and Pennsylvania. Coming through the Adirondack mountain region they saw e one time seven Cadillac Machines heading for home with a freshly killed dear strapped to each running board. Because of the weather they witnessed a number of accident?, five of which were bad ones. In one instance a moonshiner, running away from slate police failed to take a turn in the road and dashed over a 40 foot embankment. He was dead when the rescue party reached the wrecked car. BREWERIES NOT PAYING TAXES CHICAGO. Nov. 4. Federal officials are reported to be preparing today to invoke a low enacted in I S67 under which 12 Chicago breweries wil! bs confiscated for alleged evasion of taxes. The breweries are alleged to have been making genuine beer without paying the federal taxes thereon. Heavy penalties for violation of the prohibition laws sLso may be imposed.

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WHAT G. O. P. MUST DO! t INTERNATIONAL. NEWS SERVICE i BOSTON. Not. 4 Now that tia republicans are la the saddle again liere are some of tae things they will do according to TJ. S. Senator Lodge: 1 Be-acTJust the present tax laws. 2 Make some alteration in the tariff. 3 Seduce expenses of government. 4 Make peace wltli Germany. 5 Kepeal some 60 war measures which, go beyond all constitutional limits. 6 Haio an arrangement with sister nations looking to the peace of tne world, not an "alliance." "We shall not bring about any millenium, but we will do the best we can," he said, adding: "I want to ask the American people to be patient and to remember these things cannot be done In a moment."

COLLISION

MAY

RESULT IN FATALITY Motorcyclists Hit by Light Truck in Hammond Last Night Leonard and Wilbert Bach, sons of Mr. and Mis. George Bach, SS2 Michigan ave., Hammond, were sei'ously injured last night when the motorcycle on which they wen riding was struck by a 1-ght truck driven by C. P. Whlto. J:'9 Beckf st. LeonarJ is still unconscious end physicians feared his si;;. 11 Is frac.ured. His Injuries were confined f.T 'he most rrt to his heal while Wilbert was ba'ly rru sod about the head, back and legs. Leonard was driving the motorcycle while Wilbert occupied the seat behind nim. They were going nprth on Calumet ave.. and aa they reached Becker St., Wlute, who was coming south with the truck, suddenly turned east into Hecker st., striking the motorcycle. He says it happened so quickly that he knows little about the accident other than that he did not see the boys until it was too late. The injured men were taken home. It is believed that Wilbert will recover rapidly, but th outcome of Leonard's case is still In doubt. NDIANA GIVES ii Nearly 200,000 Votes Will be Lead of Harding Over Cox INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Nov. 4 TVith only 37S of the state's 3,385 precincts to be heard from. Warren G. Harding early today had a lead in Indiana over Gov. Cox of 166.168 votes. 3.007 precincts give Harding 618,361; Cox. 452.193. 2.098 precincts give McCray (R) 586,3?R; McCulloch D) 436. 40S for governor. 2, SOS precincts give Watson (K), 579,268; Taggart (D).-433,984 for senator. Complete returns will give Harding close to 200,000 plurality, republican leaders declared. The republican avalanche carried ail the republican congressional candidates to victory and swept the stae ticket into office. Harding ran away from Cox in the industrial centers of the state. although democratic leaders had counted on those districts to go strongly for the democratic nominee. LAD SUFFERS BROKEN LEG Gordon Hobbs. 12, son of Mrs. La Myra Hobbs, 20 Rimbach avenue, suffered a broken leg yesterday when he was struck by an automobile on Fayette stree-t. at the Central school. The boy was playing on the tvhool yard and started to run across the street. He emerged suddenly from between two cars which were standing: at the ci-rb and C. . W. Phillips, 3722 Fir street. Indiana Harbor, was unable to stop his car in time to keep from hitting bim. The boy was taken home where it was found his leg had been broken. WOMAN WINS INMICHIGAN LANSING. Mich.. Nov. 4. A woman will be seated in the etate senate next year for the first time In Michigan's history. This honor goes to Mrs. Eva M. Hamilton of Grand Rapids. Every rr ember of the 1321 legislature is a republican. . Death of Fritz Bock Frit Jetschmann, better known as Fritz Bock, formerly of Oak Glenn, 111., died yesterday afternoon at St. Margaret's hospital, aged 76. The funeral will be 1:30 Saturday from the residence of Paul Klitzke. 1234 Forest avenue. Hammond. Interment at Oak Glen. ANOTHER CHICAGO SALOON KILLING CHICAGO. Nov. 4. Edward Carney, a sj&loon keeper, was shot and killed early today in a revolver fight with two men who the police say had been drinking in his place. The police arlested Lawrence Foley. His companion escaped.

ENORMOUS MAJORITY

Lake Co. Coal men File Suit

. i.SPECUL TO THE TIMES! i-l.i.Al'UUt, ind.. Nov. 4. Forty retail coal dealers in cities In me northern part of the slate, including Hammond. Gary. Michigan City, LaPortc, South Bei-.d and Muncie, Tuesday hied suits in the circuit court, asking that the order of the state special coal and food commission, Axing $2.40 a ton as the dealers' margin c-n coal in some of the&e. cities and $2.50' as the margin in others, be-set aside. The suits are similar to suits which were Med Ly the Indiana Retail Coal Merchants' Association in behalf of seventy-nine dealers against the original order -. th commission, fixing J2.25 a ton as the dealers' margin. The forty dealers who have filed the suits were not among the plaintiffs in the former suits. Many of the seventynine originil suits were dismissed when the commission changed its original order and increased tho margin for dealers in many parts of the state. The dealers in the northern cities allege that the margin fixed for them is too low for them to make a reasonable profit. The retailers now have a suit for an injunction pending in tho federal court, filed shortly after the operators' suit was filed. The retailers' bill was filed in the name of the E. E. Heller Company of Indianapolis. Mr. Heller is president of the Indiana Retail Coal Merchant's Association. R. I. Yeagley, secretary of the association, said that It is the intention of cf the retailers to carry this suit to he supreme court for a decision if necessary. The operators' petition for an injunction was dismissed after a hearing in the federal court. The date for the hearing of the retailers' suit has not yet been set. NEW CAFE TO OPEN IN EAST CHICAGO One of the finest and best equipped restaurants in Lake county, if not in 'he state, will open its doors to the public on Saturday evening, Nov. 6th at 5 p. m. The New Restaurant, which is located on the second floor, Weiland Hall, Forsythe avenue, will be known as the Cafe Lafayette and will have a seating capacity of 150 people. It will be under the personal supervision of William Piccolo, who has been engaged in the handling of some of the largest restaurants and cafes in the country. Mr. Piccolo will be best remembered as the former steward of the Arrow Head Inn, a plaCfe well known for its splendid menu and delicious dishes. Mr. Piccolo has previously to his coining to East Chicago, has been with the Mandarin Inn at ChTcago, wherein he has made quite a name for splendid menus. BUSINESS MEN'S LTJNCH One of the features of the Cafe Lafayette wil be the serving of a Business Mens' lunch, at a figure that will surprise the most skeptical in these days of high cost of living. In the evening a Uible dc hote dinner will be served. Steaks, chops, l&b-sU-rs, etc. will be a specialty. An orchestra under the direction of Mr. Green will furnish the music. raCPOBTANT rEATTJKE From 10 p. m. until 1 a. in. a dinner a la carte will be served. Space has been received for dancing purposes and wjll form on? of the important features. The management wishes to assure the public that it is not his intention to run on the cabaret plan, but will be a place where the rublic can be sure of getting a very substantial meal at reasonable prices, with good surroundings.. Mr. Piccolo has been successful in socuring the services of U. GenUlc, who. for more than S years, has been head chef at the Coliseum Restaurant in Chicago, a place known throughout the country for its delicious d:shes. The interior of the new Ctife, has to all appearances, resembles the Blue Room cf the Hotel Sherman, beautiful pictures of art adorn the walls, while large bronze chandeliers, cast their powerful stream of light throughout. One of the largest electric signs m Lake county has been placed on the outside of the building and can be tecn for facme distance, both north and south. SWEPT ILLINOIS CHICAGO, Nov. 4 Warren G. Harding, president-elect,, has swept Illinois by an indicated plurality of 831,000, according to latest available returns today. The total vote as tabulated to date is: Harding, 1,183,243 and Cox, 444.656. Wm. B. McKinley, republican senatorelect, ran Senator Harding a ciose. second in the matter of plurality. McKinley achieved a plurality of 727,852 over Peter A. Waller, democrat. McKinley's vote, as shown by latest returns, is 1,055. 3S9 to 422, SSI for Waller. Governor-elect Len Small, republican, has received 1.042,777 votes on the face of the latest returns, while James Hamilton Lewis, his democtatic cpponent, has received 16.7SS. Every republican running for a teat in the state senate in Illinois was elected, giing the G. O. P. 27 new members and control of that body by a membership of 05 to oS.

IHOW HARDING

Dr. Hosfes was A Former Coroner uf Lake Co. Mr. Mattern Business man

SPECIAL TO THE TIMES, WIHTINGj, Inl, Nov. 4 Two of this city s most prominent and fnfiucntia citizens died yesterday afternoon within an hour of each other in the persons of Dr. George H. Hoskins, aged 4S, and for twenty-two years a practicing physician here and former coroner of Lake county for four years, and L. H. Mattern, aged 73, a veteran druggist and vice-president of tho Petroler.e company. Dr. Hoskins. who was coroner or Lake county several years ago, elected on the republican ticket, died at Wesley hospital. He had submitted to an abdominal operation not regarded as particularly dangerous. When upon regaining consciousness he was seized with a fit of coughing and this was followed by a hemorrhage which caused his death". Dr. Hoskins was one of the best known professional men in Whiting. He was secretary of the board of education, secretary of the Central State Bank and a stockholder in the Indiana Development Co. II ; was a graduate of both Valparaiso and Northwestern University and graduated from N. U. in 1838. In 1903 he w-as Master of the Whiting Masonic lodge. HAD WIDE ACQX'AINTAISCE:. He had a wide acquaintance over the county and was also a member of the Lake County Medical Society, an El and a Templar of the Hammond Coinmandery and Shriner of Orak temple besides being a member of the Owl Club of Whiting. A mother, wife, two sons and a daughter survive him. Funeral service will be held at the home, 435 Sheridan avenue, on Friday night at 7:30 p. m. and funeral will be held at Grant Park, 111., on Saturday morning under Masonic auspices. L. H. Mattern, who start dWhlting's first drug store twenty-nine years ago? died at his home on Oliver street early in the afternoon of pneumonia. While on business In Chicago last week he was seized with an attack of acute indigestion and brought home in an ambulance. On Sunday an attack of pneumonia broaght on a fatal illness. PROfflXEXT IX WHITIJfG AFFAIRSThe decedent was one of the city's best known and respected business men- and manufacturers. He belonged to "the Masonic order and was a mem bers of the Owl Club. His wife preceded him in death several years ago. Two daughters survive him, Mis Louise Mattern and Mrs. Waldo Jennings, besides a brother William, who lives in Detroit. The funeral will take place tomorrow; afrernoon at 2 p. nv from the family residence with Masonic rites and interment will be at Oak Hill in Hammond. PETTY THEFTS ARE MANY IN THE CITY Hammond police find petty robberies on the increase once more, a condition generally found at this time of the ytar. In the last 24 hours four burglaries? have been committed. Tilt home of Judge V. S. Reiter, 931 So'ith Hohman street, was entered sonic time during the night. The thieves took the trouble to cut th telephone wires, but carried away only 51 in change and a bunch of keys. Among the keys were the ones to Mr. Reltcr's safety deposit box in a Hammond bank. A thief entered the house of Max Meisler, 802 Claudo street, getting away with $10. Mr. Meisler was awakened and his movements frightened the intruder away. The man had gained entrance through a side window. George Duffy. 14 Oakley avenue, reports a suit of clothes valued at 15'.', stolen from his home. The suit was dark with a narrow white stripe. Duffy thinks he knows who committed the theft and has confided his sue p.cions with ti'.e police. Otto Knoerzer. 46 Elizabeth street, i'nally claimed the electric automobile v iiich had been standing at Harrison rark for several days. Leon Fabel. 11 SS Van Buren street, had been using it and left it there until he could get a new tire. Last evening when he, visited the car with the tire he found that thieves had carried away two sect.ons of the storage batteries, all of tiie lights and the steel tire rim. TENNESSEE IN G. O. P. COLUMN INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE 1 NASHVILLE. Tenn., Nov. 4. Da.te?t rt turns this morning indicate that Senator W. G. Harding has carried Tennessee by 10,000 to 12,000 plurality. The three counties still missing in 1916 returned a republican plurality approximately of 1,500. A!f Taylor, republican, who campaigned with "the old plantation quartet" composed of his three sens and a nephew leadlrigr the ticket, has scored a plurality of 40.000 to 45.00a over Gov. A. H. Roberts, standing for re-election. Joseph Brown, republican, has bceu elected to congress by nearly S.000 plurality over Congressman John A- Moon, who has represented the third district for 12 terms. Death of A. L. Orr Alfred L- Orr, 582 AVilcox avenue, ased C7. died yesterday of liver trouble titer a three week's illness. He was a retired farmer and leave-s a wife end eight children. The funeral wi!l be tomorrow from the house at 1 o'clock. Rev. Lickllder will officiate and Burns is in charge of the funeral. Interment at Oak Hill.