Hammond Times, Volume 9, Number 40, Hammond, Lake County, 4 December 1920 — Page 1

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WILL START IMPORTANT INQUIRIES

Is Lake County Involved In Federal Grand Jury Inquiry Coming fTlMES BUREAU AT STATE CAPITAL TNDdANAPOLIS.' Ir.d., Dec. 4. The most important session of the federal grand Jury In recent years, with the exception of some special inquiries, will start Monday when Judge Anderson gives his instructions to the grand jurors. The scope of the investigations to be made will result in every section of Indiana being affected and the matter to be presented will be of unusual public interest. It is reported that Lake county will be interested M the sessions. In recent sessions of the regular grand jury in federal court many or the bills returned were for minor offenses, such as violations of the Reed law, and were of no more general interest than ordinary police court cased. In fact that is whit they were. IVDICTMENTS MAY ST ARTID. From reliable officials comes thi word that the grand Jury is to investigate such matters as may result in startling indictments which will touch the men higher up in many communities. Already more than ISO subpoenas have been turned over to the United States marshal for serving. There will, of course, be the usual grist of post office and national bank cases as well as indictments for violations of the prohibition law. The overthrow of the Indiana coal and food commission act may not murk the end of litigation in th-s fedrral court in the matter cf coal supply in the state. There is pending, for hearing in January, the coal conspiracy case. COAL IXDCSTRY AFFECTED. From past events it is not likely that the case will ever result in actions which will remedy the apparent faults in the coal industry. Yet it !a known that the department of justice rnd the United Status district attorney have been conducting an investigation i! the coal industry for months; u when the conspiracy case was up in federal court several weeks ago the Information was ?iven by Attorney Van Nuys that fjrther indictments in the coal trade might be expected. By reason of the location of the miners headquarters! in Indiaeapolis and the fact that Indiana is one of the great centers of thj coal industry the federal court of this district Is naturally the one to assume jurisdiction in any nation wide rrob relating to the distribution and production of coal. With tie arrcbt of Edgar H. Parker, a Detroit, Gary and Chicago whiskey "runner," as the result of an automobile accident m Gary early last evening, new litht will be shed in the near futuve on the liquor traffic in Gary and other cities of the. county, according to the Gary police today. Traveling tast on Fourth avenue at a high rate of speed. Parker's big Mitchell "whiikcy" car crashed Into a machine driven by Ingwaid Moe, at the crossing at Broadway, damaging Moe's car to the extent of $130. Parker wa3 taken to the police station. It was while Parker v. as arranging settlement for the damage done to Moe's car ins;de the station that several officers mado an examination of the Mitchell car in front of the station and to their surprise found fifty-four bottles of bonded Canadian Club whisk?.'. It was packed in suit cases and sacks already to be distributed to its respective customers. Confiscating the whiskey, Parker was Placed under arrest and questioned. Additional evidence led to the finding of more whiskey which was found in a Madison st. garage later in the evening. Federal agT.ts at Hammond were notified of Parker's arrest and together with the whiskey Parker was taken to Hammond. According to a police officer today, Parker's arrest will lead to other arrests and the breaking up of a whiskey ring that has been in existence in Gary for a number cf months. It is also understood that Parker has confessed and the arrest cf several Gary residents, one of thc-m an agent for the whiskey ring, will follow shortly. According to Parker's confession, he received in the neighborhood of $100 for every trip ho made from Detroit to Gary and Chicago and had it not of been for the smashup at Fourth ave. and Broadway, he probably would still bo running booze. Parker was delivering liquor orders when the accident occurred it is understood. Police officials and federal agents seemed reticent about giving any information regarding tiiv Parker arrest and is occasion to believe that they are expecting to disclose startling evidence relative to the "Whisk-: y King" very shortly. Parker gave his residence as 73S'i Michigan ave., Detroit.

ACCIDENT MAY REVEAL BOOZE SUPPLY

Did You Hear That

W. H. HENRICKSON. sales manager of the F. S. Bcti Co.. has resigned his position. OPERATIONS at the American Maize Products plant at Roby are practically at a standstill. FRED FULGA.V, who has been ill with dirhthcria his been moved to his home In Indianapolis. HOUSEBREAKERS are raising Cain in "West Hammond and many burglaries are reported there. CROWN POINT has unearthed a case o fsmallpox, another harbinger of the winter season In the county. THE Michigan Central on this division laid off 70 section men this week on account of falling off of freight business. HAMMOND POLICE have a Ford truck which was found llghtless and licenselesa on Huehn ave. late Thursday night. JOHN M. STINSOX has a couple cf riddles which would make great stuff for parlor circulation the way he has them polished off. THE Red Cross drive which ended this week Is expected to yield close to $4,000 which is about $1,500 better than last year's results. AUG. DRE5SEN. Al Sherby, F. CMiller and Otto Mathies have been summoned for Jury duty In Superior Court No. 2, regular panel. EXCAVATION has been started for the new home of Ed. Bohllng on the Glendale circle between the Julius Meyn home and Hohrtmn st. RALPH FEHRING. 210 Truman ave.. was a victim of bicycle thieves the other day when he left his bike standing in front of 229 State st. AX I. H. B. train held the Calumet ave. crossing for eighteen minutes yesterday evening and the conductor has been ordered to appear la city court Monday. PATRONS cf the D Luxe theater are wondering what was meant when this was flashed on the screen the other night: "Wanted Husband at 63S' Hohman et." JOHN E. FITZGERALD, whom Vutglars visited this week is down to one suit of clothes as a result. Is glad didn't take his suspenders for which he surely is grateful. OVE GNATT, remembered as a former Hammond manufacturer, but now in LaPorte. has started with his family f Denmark. where he will combine business and pleasure. JOE TRATEBAS, who sells and Installs a pstent burglar proof window lock, chuckles and anticipates big business as he reads of the numerous robberies in various parts of the city. A HO M ETA-OOP lad. aged eight, was tgging his mother to give him some coffee. He had cisked her for It about nine times, and finally his mother said: "The next time you ask me for coffee I'll slap you." The little chap waited for about five minutes and could stand It no longer, remarking, "Mother, get ready to slap me." SINCE Carl Nelson was robbed of ! "Oft from hts pants pocket by a housej breaker, most cf our prominent citizens ' are not carrying more than 19 cents ; in their jeans pockets, when they retire for the night. L. L. EOMBERGER and Charles Sur prise, teachers of young men's classes at the Presbyterian and Methodist churches respectively, have a membership contest on thit is getting to be a regular fight. FARLET. the studio man. is keeping his rose rretty close to the grindstone and intends to tay that way until about the first of the new year when ho will beat it for the western mountains for a much needed rest. BILL CROSBY, who used to be an auctioneer axid wore a silk hat, was once mistaken for a minister in a Southern Illinois town, but he spoiled it all by asking which drug store was the best place to get a drink. CHARLET FRIEDRICH has taken another stripling under his wing to learn the insurance and real estate game. The latest addition is Louis Peterek, who left the employ of the E. J. & E. in order to help Arnold Fa vert y handle the judge's work. AN action on the part of the Lake County Ice & - Cold Storage Co., of East Chicago, was filed In the Circuit court this we?k. which asks a restraining order niralrt the rolliv-tion of Its 1520 taxes by County Treasurer Bradford. D. l.FATvve '"-r of the instigators in the defunct Air Line electr from ChiciKo i" ioik is dead. When the Valparaiso and Northern, the Ln Porte division of the old Chics go and New York Air Line and the Gary Conj rtecting Air Line were built in this sec tion, he was one of the principle maekers of the project. A CERTAIN woman was invited to a party the other night. She found it to be a gathering of extremely learned people, who thirsted for art and talked briskly of subjects altogether out of her ken. When she returned to her iilnde they risked her what kind of a time she hid. "Awful." he said. "It was a terrible bunch of highbrows and all I could do was sit around and look bilious."

Gary Mills May Close For Month

That there is a possibility of a complete shut down of the Gary Works of the Illinois Steel company sometime after the first of tha year and that It may last for a month or more, is the report brought out of the mills by employes of the big steel ptnt. Although officials of the steel company emphaticaly deny the rumor, certain foremen and workmen in the plant claim they have basis to credit part of the rumor, and that there In more than hear say to the story that is fast gaining circulation among the employes of the plant. One department, the axle mill of the plant has been down for a weeK, throwing in the neighborhood of 200 men out of employment. Only four men have been employed in the axle mill during the pat week according to reliable Information and today will be closed down complete for an indefinite period. On top of the closing of the axle mill, an employe of the machine shop made the statement yesterday that a substantial story was being circulates In the department, that the machine shop was to be shut down In the future and that some of the men have been told to be prepared for a lay-off. If any credence can be taken in the above statement, the closing of the machine shop substantiates the rumor that the entire mill will go down, as It would be almost Impossible to operate without the machine shop In operation. It is a certainty that If the mill s closed down for a month or more and operations are resumed after that time, employes of the plant will be given an opportunity to accept their former positions, but at a reduced working scale. It is a known fact that wages have been reduced In at least one department of the mill, that workmen have been laid oft and if they cared to return to work again It was necessary for them to go back to work for less money per hour. GARY MAN TO INJURIES Following the death cf Erio Johnson, 741 Pennsylvania street, whosa death occurred at the St. Antonio HosIritaJ in Gary this week as a result of Tsnifo wounds. Prosecuting Attorney Clyde Hunter took steps to file charged of manslaughter against his alleged assailant Ralph Cole ,673 Washington street, in Gary yesterday. After battling against death at the St. Antonio Hospital for the past two weeks, Johnson succumbed to his injuries night before list. According to evidence Cole, Johnson and others were engaged in a drinking party several weeks ago. Two of the men left the place to replenish the supply of liquor and when they returned they found Johnson lyiny face downward In a pool of blood, unconscious from a deep knife wound in his back. A sum of $2,200 which Johnson said to have won gambling earlier In the evening was found missing from his clothes and a search for Cole disclosed that he had disappeared. H". waa arrested at his home about two weeks later by a detective sergeant. Cole who is said to be the son of wealthy parents will now face the charges of manslaughter as against the charges of assault and battery with intent to kill as was filed against him before Johnson's death. He has been released from custody on a S,000 ball. MASONS ELECT NEW YEARS' OFFICERS Election f officers was held this week by Garfield and McKinley lodges F. & A. M. of Hammond. McKinley lodge 712 held its election Wednesday evening with the following results: Worshipful master, .T. C. Kennedy. Senior warden. W. M. O'Brien. Junior warden. A. R. See. Treasurer, J. C. Agnew. Secretary, E. W. Miles. Trustee. H. W. Margenau. The election of Garfield lodge 569. held last evening resulted as follows: Worshipful master. J. W. Morthland. Senior warden, H. J. Derner. i Junior warden. F. J. Fuehrmejer. Treasurer, Theo. Moor. Secretary, G. O. Mallett. Trustee, L. C. Smith. EXPEL ENVER PASHA FROM GERMANY BERLIN, Dec. 4. Enver Pasha, former war minister in the Turkish cabinet, ha been expelled from German, it was learned today from an authoritative source. Enver Pasha has long been called a tool of the old imperial government ut Turkey. He was accused of being the chief instrument of Germany in forcing Turkey into war on the eMe of the central powers. When Turkey entered the war Enver Pasha was put in command of the Turkish army under the authority oT the German general staff. At the end of the war Envei Pasha disappeared. He was reported later in the Caucasus. In the past year he Is tald to have divided his time between Germany and Russia.

SUCCUMBS

DOG FIRES GUN MASTER DYING i:DIAAPOLl?, Ind., Dec. 4. Eajtcmea". f I'.lhert Itubourn'ft Ii anting; de to net on with tbe chase may cflt the mnn'n life. Jlab'urn and n party of friend left Wanamaker In an automobile for a hunting: trip. The dog waa on the floor of the roarhinc and when the car Mopped the dog; leaped out, Rabourn'i aototnutle rifle wait dlnrharcrd and Ratvourn sank to t Indoor with a bullet wound thruath the body. It la believed the doK touched the trigger of the rifle nm be Jnjuped. nahoum, who 1 40, in aald to be djlnir at a local ho-nltal.

DO YOUR SHOPPING AT HOME

Hammond Merchants Carrying Splendid Lines Will Stimulate Industry if " Buying is Not Curtailed. Nothing but one round of Hammond's up-to-date stores and shops is necessary to convince the most skeptical that never In the history of the city have they been so thoroughly equipped to meet an exacting holiday trade as they are this season. Splendid stocks of holiday gifts and seasonable merchandise have been put on exhibition for Christmas trade and thousands of exceptional bargains are offered holiday shoppers. , Never was it more necessary to asit the people of Hammond to confine their-shopping activities to tha nouej stores as much as possible as it Is now. Business men over the country are making strenuous effort to fight stagnation in trade In the face of a falling market. Good times work in a circle. If the goods on the merchant's shelves ara moved new orders for factories are rushed and if the factories keep busy, unemployment Is no longer a bugaboo and a nightmare. HOW TO KEEP FACTORIES BV3 V. There is but one way to keep the factories busy and that is to give them plenty of orders to start them runn'ng full time and there is but one way to keep the merchant ordering and that fs to buy. Business men are endeavoring to educate the public to the basic facts underlying industrial stagnation. They have to deal In facts and not theories. It Is comparatively easy for the public to assist iu ths campaign at this season of ths year when everybody purchases Christmas presents. It is certain that business is doing its full share to meet the public half way. Prices have been slashed to the point where not only is there no profit in many cases but often there are losses. MERCHANTS CCTTIXG PRICES, It is cheaper for many merchants to pocket a loss now than to have to keep the goods they have and purchased at a higher figure and be unable to purchase ltfwer priced goods a year from now, not next spring but next fall as goods go In seasons. Th2 loop from winter goods to winter goods is a year, a fact which the public is prone to overlook. It is evident that practically all Hammond merchants are making determined effort to rid their shelves or all seasonable goods and this applies to holiday presents as quickly as possible. They know this Is the safe way. Now it is up to the public ti take advantage of their opportunity. THE PIBMC CA POOL ITSELF. The idea has been advanced In some circles entirely uninformed that merchants and newspapers are endeavoring to put something over the public. Nothing is more erroneous manufacturers have pleaded with merchants to do their share toward bettering conditions that exist; the merchants have decided In turn on a course of action that will mean a betterment all around. There is no attempt to fool the public, but there is a danger that by holding back the purchase of nooesitles the public will fool itself. These problems deserve grave thought on the part of the public. The home merchant who keeps the w-heels turning needs support. Shoppers should make it a rule to buy of the home merchant wherever it is possible.

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Governor Appoints Zoercher

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Dec. 4 Got. Godrich today issued a commission to Phillip Zoercher, member of the state board of tax commissioners, dated Jan. 8, 1319, to cover the period of Zoercher's service within appointment. This would cause the commission to expire Jan. 8. 3923. Just what effect the commission will have on the status of the tax board difficulties is not yet clear. Gov.-elect McC'ray has let it bl known the appointment of Zoercher by Gov. Goodrich is not satisfactory to him and that he would ask for the resignation of the Newcastle man. RITES SUNDAY Hammond B. P. O. E. No. 485 will hold their memorial services tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 at their club rooms. This is always an eventful day in Elkdom and teachers the beautiful tnotto: "Living or dead, an Elk Is never forgotten, never forsaken." Hon. Julius Reynolds Kline, a member of Chicago Elks will give the address of the day. He Is a noted and gifted orator and a treat will be in store for all that will take the opportunity to hear him. The public is invited to attend the services. The following Is the program: Introductory Orchestra. "America" Audience. Opening Exercises Officers and Members. "No Nlsht There" Mrs. Ernest Percy Mclntyre. Walter Bell, accompanist. Memorial Addrees Julius Reynolds Kline, of Chicago Lodge, No. 4. "Whither Shall I Go" Miss Mildred Sheerer. Walter Bell, accompaniat. Closing Lodge. Finale Orchestra. KERRINGTQN BUYS OUT SID KAUFMAN AVtHiim Htrrington, a pioneer ia the automobile game In Hammond, has taken over the Interests of Sid Kaufman, in the Herrington Kaufman Auto sales, and the firm will be known In the future as the Herrington Auto Sale Mr. Herrington will continue as distributor for the Columbia, Grant and Skelton and the location will remain at T64 Hohman street. Interviewed as to what he thinks of the automobile outlook for 1921, Mr. Herrington stated: "I look Into 1921 with a great deal of cvptlmism. The chart of prosperity as early as February will show the line gradually rising. There Is every Indication that 19'1 will be a year of big business. The automobile Industry will get an enjoyable share. The . automobile of bygone days was elapsed as a luxury. Modern conditions have changed the classification into the necessities column. We have no apprehension as to th9 future. Of course there is a temporary lull, but it Is only the slack that makes it possible for the engine of prosperity to get under headway." STATE MEETING Henry L. Morris returned yesterday from Indianapolis where he attended the meeting of the executive board and labor committee of the association of Building Contractors of Indiana, he reports a very Interesting meeting. Reports was received from all over the state. The present outlook for building is not very encouraging and if. wss the general opinion that there would have to be a marked reduction In the price of both material and labor before any great amount of building could be done, as owners would not invest in building at present prices. Sevral matters for the betterment of the building industry were acted on. The open shop proposition was discussed by the labor committee, but no definite action was taken at this meeting. The next meeting will be held at Indianapolis. Feb. 2 and 3 at which time the state convention of building contractors will be held. SUIT FOR DIVORCE Suit for divorce has been filed by Gladys Sauers against her husband, Leo Sauers, in the Hammond superior court. Mrs. Sauers says they were married July 10, 191S. and separated March 15. 1920. She charges her husband with calling her vile names and beating her and asks to have her maiden nam. Gladys Castle, restored. Cleveland & Cleveland are her attorneys. VICTORY PARADE Srg. Bob Cramer of the Hammond recruiting station has been able to secure the famous film "The Victory Parade" which is being shown today st the le Luxe theater In addition to the regular program. The firm rhow s all branches of the army service. It siso shows the difforent types of uniform which haie been worn in the different arms of the service since the c'vil war and is especially interesting to children.

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MORRIS BACK FROM

Geddes to Talk on Farm Problems

i Sir Auckland Geddes, ths British Ambassador, will discuss agricultural matters for the first time la this country, at the convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation to be held at Indianapolis, Indiana, December S, 7, I. "International Relationships with Reference to Agriculture" Is the subject announced, and ia view of the policies of England with regard to' food production and transportation, the address of the Ambassador Is anticipated with much Interest. The Farm Bureau Federation convention promises to be a big affair. Probably the largest group of outstanding agricultural leaders ever brought together will assemble at Indianapolis to assist President J. XL Howard ia working out the essen tial features of a National Agricul- ; tnral Policy, which will be the guld- ! tag Influence of organized agriculture I ta legislative, educational and ecoaomie activities. Other prominent speakers listed are: E. T. Meredith, Secretary of. Agriculture; Herbert Hoover, W. L. Harding, Governor of lows; James P. Goodrich, Governor of Indiana; W. T. O. Harding, Governor Federal Reserve Board; William Redflold. For-; mer Secretary of Commerce; A. F.i Lever, Former Congressman audi bow member of Federal Farm Loss Board; Henry Wallace, Editor Wallace's Farmer; T. H. McDonald. Chief U. S- Bureau of Reads: Grayi Silver, Washington Representative A. F. B. F.; CJifford Thorn e, Traaspor-j tatlon Expert; Mllo IX Campbell, President Michigan Milk Producers Ass'a.; H. C McKenzie. Chairman ' A. F. B. F. Taxation Committee: Mrs.; J. C Ketcham. Michigan; Mary T. McCcllum. Canadian Council of AartJ culture. (INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE POLO GROUNDS. JiEW YORK. Dec. 4. Professional football was offered to the New York spot loving public here today by Jim Thorpe's Canton Bulldogs and the Buffalo All-Americans aid attracted a crowd of some 5.000 people. Buffalo beat Canton 1 to 0. First Quarter Buffalo kicked to Guyon. who returned the ball 15 yards. The Bulldogs worked the ball to Buffalo's 30-yard line, where they were forced to punt. Buffalo failed to make first down and Weldon punted. During the remainder of the quarter the ball changed hands frequently and time was called with the ball in Buffalo's possession near midfleld. Thorpe outkicked Weldon during the first period. Score Canton 0; Buffalo 0. Buffalo failed to crash through Canton's line an! was forced to punt shortly after the second quarter commenced. Thorpe took the ball and ran It back i't yards to Buffalo's 35-yard line. The Bulldogs kept the ball in Buffalo territory and Thorre tried two goals from placement, one from the 43-yard line and one from the "9-yard line. (Both fell short. Canton attempted a forward pass on the third down that resulted !n a loss and Thorpe purled. The ball rolled to within a few inches of the goal line. Buck intrcepted a Buffalo forward pass, which was grounded for a touch-back. Buffalo put the ball in play on the 20-yard line ag the half ended. Score end first half: Canton 0; Buffalo 0. THIItU QIMKTER Canton kicked ofT and held Buffalo for downs. Near midfleld Buffalo held and Thorpe punted to Scotton on the 15-yard line. Here BufTalo fumbled and Lowe recovered for Canton on the 10-yard line. After three line plays failed to jain. Thorpe dropped back to the 20-yard line and kicked a goal from placement. Score: Canton 3; Buffalo f. Shortly after the next kick off Youngrtrom blocked a Canton punt on the 23-yard line. The ball rolled toward th" Canton goal and Ynungstrom recovered it and ran over for a touch down. Weldon kicked the goal. Scodc: Buffalo 7; Canton 3. The quarter ended with Canton in possession of the ball on Buffalo's 33yard line. Score: Buffalo 7; Canton 3. EASY TO TELL McCRAY'S AUTO INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.. Dec. 4 A itomobile license plate No. 1 has hen obtained by governor-elect McCray. Thi number is always reserved for the governor, if he desires It-

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Mourned as Dead by Rela

tives, Is Held in Chicago for Theft of Own Car ' Missing since Wednesday night ana mourned by his wife and children a possibly dead, Joseph Krelich of 643 Mosse street, Hammond, was located yesterday in the Cook county Jail, where he is beng held for action by the grand Jury on the paradoxical charge of having stolen his own automobile as told in The Times yesterday. To a reporter who visited the Jai: yesterday, Krelich revealed the story of how he was virtually kidnaped by two men posing as Chicago policemen, brought to this city, arrested by two other officers on the trumpea up charge, deprived of his car, photographed at the bureau of Identification, and railroaded to Jail to await action by the grand Jury on a grand larceny charge. Boya Car in 1919. The story goes back to July 2, 191. when Krelich, then In ths taxi business In Gary, purchased a car a Hudson Supersix from Isadore Ferguson a Gary real estate dealer, for J1.27S. Krelich has the bill of sale. On June 24, 1920. Michael MlUus. formerly of Gary and now residing at 3412 Montrose avenue, purchased the car from Krelich. "Mlllus offered to pay me $1,600 fer the car," said Krelich. "He ava me $600 cash and notes for the balance. The first note fell due on July 24. H failed to appear with the money. I saw him several times after that, but he kept putting me off, pleadlnc !ckntss and one thing or another. Court Awards Hfns Car. "Finally I had the car seised In Gary around the first of September and toefe Milius Into court. The court awarded me the car. Milius kept trying1 to get his $500 back or the car. I told hlra I would hand over the car as soon aj he paid the balance due. "A week ago last Monday a man-appeared at my home late at ig-ht. said he was a Chicago police officer, and asked me if 1 would drive him to la dlana Harbor, where he could catch the Lake Shore train for Chicago. I told him I wasn't in the taxi business any more but would accommodate him. I drove him to Indiana Harbor and he paid me $5 and a dollar tip. H said he would be down that way again the following Monday, and I promised to make the same trip with htra. Drives Men to Chicago "He failed to appear last 'Monday but Wednesday evening he and am other police officer came to my house and said they had to get back to Chicago in a hurry to attend a wedding. I drove them all the way la. W reached the Wilson avenue district about 9 o'clock and one of the fel lows said he wanted to phone hit wife to get ready for the wedding. Whea he returned he eald he couldn't locate his wife and suggested we have something to eat. We went Into a restaur ant near Lawrence avenue and Broad way. I got through first and was about to climb into the car when Policeman Thnothy Daly of the Chicago avenue station grabbed me. He said I -waa wanted for stealing; a car. gave me no time to explain, and forced me to drive to the East Chicago ave bus station. 1 "They made me put the car o ta a garage at 93S North Claris street, and I wasn't permitted to see any one or communicate with any one that night. The next day I was taken Into court and Milius appeared and testified against me. Policemen Sack and Ialy, I have since learned, are personal friends of Mill u a I was held to the grand Jury and taken down to the rogues' callery and photographed. I wasn't until I was on my way to the Jail that I ws permitted to notify a friend of my plight. John Zagar, t banker at Twenty-fourth street and Wentworth avenue. "Daly and Sack offered to get me a lawyer. I told them I didn't wast lawyer. Tomorrow I'm going to get out on bonds, engage a lawyer, and take action against these policemen and Milius. I suppose 111 have to pay a garage bill of $5 a day to get my car out." Arrest Is Tlxplained. Daly explained last night why made the arrest. "Milius went before Judge Stewart on Wednesday and obtained a warrant for Krelich's arrest," said Daly. "They called me up and asked me If I woutd serve the warrant. I told them I was working nights, but they asked me if I'd make the pinch if they brought Krelich up near my house. I said J would. I believe it was Milius or those other fellows who brought Krelich to Chicago. They weren't policemen, but were Just posing as coppers. I went over and made the arrest near my home at Lincoln and Lawrence avenues." . WHEN WILL IT HAPPEN HERE? SOL'TH BIND, Ind., Dec. 2. Restaurants, cafes and cafeterias in South Bend today announced a decrease in the price of eats. The management of a string of restaurants here announced a meal of steak, bread, butter, potatoes and coffee at the price formerly charged for steak alone. Others announced cuts in the prices of various d-.shes. Further decrease is predicted. Milk, which has been selling at 8 tents a pint, was sold here generally today at 7 cents. NEW AUTO GARAGE The State Line Garage is the latest automobile repair shop in Hammond. It was opened to the public this week by AYalter Przzybj!ski on State Line street.' between Rfmbach avenue and UuwM street. Mr. Przybjlski has teen In the auto repair business for a number of years and Is considered one of the city's best mechanics. He ha a new- garage which measures 62 feet hy fi6 feet, and is modernly equipped. He has another competent mechanic to assist in the work.

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