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WEEK-END OF CONFERENCES Argentina's Vote Containing Demands Received In Silence (BtLLETIX.) INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICEl tirXEVA, Dee. The assembly of fka league of nation today turned a fold shoulder to Argentina and made no outward effort to retain the South A airricmn republic In the league, of nations A note wai addressed to the Xittntlne delegation In behalf of the eaeembly by President Paul Ilymans (pressing: rearret over Argentina's departure, but the assembly fulled to 'make any attempt to meet Argentina's demands. Honorlo Pueyrredon, head of the Argentine delegation, explained that Argentina was Tilt hdr awing from the league under Article 20 of th eofenant. (BCLLETIX,) I INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE QCXEVA, DfC 0 The big allied powers Tron an Important victory today vrbon the asembly of the leagoe ef notions adopted n committee report defying ths relations between the assembly and council and barring revision of all the council's net by th assembly. Lord Robert Cecil, representing South Africa, and the delegates for Greece and Indlit nil opposed this action on the ground that Article three of the covenant gives the assembly and council equal powers. BY EWTO.T C, PARKS ! STAFF CORRESPONDENT I. N. SERVICE! GENEVA, Deo, 6. Argentina's note, containing tla demands which must be mfet to keep her in the league ef nations, was read by president Paul Ilymans, of tha asembly, at today's openig session and was received in silenea. President Hymana mads no comment further than to express regret over the action taken by the South. America b republic, The Argentina delegation, headed by Hanoria Pueyrredon, foreign minister of Argentina, was absent. Before the assembly session opened Dp, Pueyrredon mads the following statement to the International News Services ABSEXT FHOM BE8SIO.. "The Argentine delegation will not attend today's session. We consider that we have finished and are ready t depart for Faria. The people of Argentina will support our decision to withdraw from further participation In the affairs cf the league of nations," Argentina's note had been delivered on Sunday after Dr, Pueyrredon on fc-'aturday had consented to hold it up for a ehort time. Immediately after the reading of Argentina's note Prealdent Hyman's brought up the motion wrich the Argentine delegation had introduced before its withdrawal last week, providing; for tha immediate admission of all recognised states to the league of nations. It was referred to a committee which will not report until next year. President Ilyman's declared this aotioa taken without putting it to a ote. VIViAA TO AUSWEIt. The general committee of the assembly recommended that tho Canadian amendment, eliminating Article 10 from the league ef nations covenant, ha referred ta a ommittoo reporting In 1921, This amtndment was introduced on Saturday by C. H, Doherlty, Canadian minister of Justice, Following a heotio week-end of conferences over tha critical situation created by the defadtion of Argentina, tha general committee of the assembly held a long meeting before th plenary session ef the assembly opened ta dieeuss tha inannnr !n which to present Argentina's note to tho delegates of the forty other nations. It was understood that farmer Premier Viviani of Franc was refjueeted to draw up an answer tn Argentina's representation, bat thers wss considerable doufit as to whether ha would fLceepf, tmfSWCH STATKMASt AGIIY. M, Viviani is angry oyer developments relating ta Armenia and was not in a very conciliatory mood when (Continuad tin page five") NEARLY 5 BILLION If! FISCAL YEAR BY A. O. HAYWARD ; BTAFf CORHISrONDEHT I. N. SERVICE! WASHINGTON. Dec. 6.- The vast sum of 4,853, 868,759.36 Is necessary to run the government for the next fiscal year, from June 30, 1921 to June 3i), 1322. According: to the annual estimates fcubmitted to congress at the opening today by Secretary of the Treasury Houston, These figures, taklr.gr in all departments, represent an increase of J936,415,275.68 over what was actually apprupriated to run the government for the present year ending June 30, 1921. The same officials estimated that the Bovernment's needs for the present year will reach the enormcua sum of 5,04,3fU93.6$. Tho congressional rrunlng shears f.ttva again ben sharpened for the rsitmates now submitted and It is considered certain that the fig-ures will be heavily cut.

SUITS AGAINST

CO. ' Two damage suits resulting from the clash between steel strikers and police at Hammond In September in which four were killed, were dismissed in Federal court at Indianapolis Saturday. In each cae a man killed by the deputies floured jn suit against the Standard Steel Car Company for JlO.OOt). William P. Lavin, acting- as administrator for Lawrence Dudek and Stanley Kish, the men who were killed, was the plaintiff in each case. It was alleged in the complaints that each had been killed in the fight of Sept. 9. 1919, by men hired by the .company. CLUB ORGY f INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE I KOKOJIO, IND.. Dec. 6 The Kokomo Ministerial Association was to meet today and adopt resolutions condemning local officials for permitting an alleged "Belshazzar feast" of a hundred or moro of tho city's most prominent men at the Country Club a week ago. Here are some of . the events which are said to have transpired at the "Bachelors" feast given by a prominent social leader in celebration of his forthcoming marriage: Each guest was provided with a Jug of whiskey. Each guest was provided with a pumpkin pie. The- whiskey was consumed and the pie was "shied" at cabaret girls who appeared to entertain the assembled diners. The singers fled. The Rev. "Vm. Arnold denounced tho alleged orgy In a sermon which brought prolonged applause at Grace Methodist church last night. And to top it off. so it's said, the country club today prAeted a bill for $3,000 for damages to wans, carpets, etc., wrought by flying pie, turkoy and other viands. BELIEVES HE WAS FOUL PLAY VICTIM With a deep cut on his head and with blood flowing from a numter or lacerations on his face, Frank Shivelr, was found lying in an unconscious codition by a watchma employed by the International Lead company, near the company's property on 131st street last night. Shivel is believed to be an employe of the Lead company, but late this morning was unable to tell muc.i about himself. It is the theory of the police that the man met with foul play. Several suspects have been picked up and will be given a trial this afternoon. Two of those arrested were found to be carrying concealed weapons. BOARD OF SAFETY NAMES FIRE CHIEF Charles Smith, who for several years has been assistant fire chief, stationed at Indiana Harbor, was on Saturday appointed fire chief by the board or public safety to fill the position left vacant by the death of Clyde A. Spencer. Captain Arthur Newton of Fire Station No. 1 was promoted to assistant fire chief with headquarters at Indiana Harbor. ' Hoseman Feter Keenan was promoted to the position of lieutenant and assigned to fire station No. 1. SUIT AGAINST INSURANCE CO.'S Herman Biessen cf Kobertsdale today .led suits against two Insurance rornpanies to recover for the loss of his house and personal property in a fire which occurred Dec. 30, 1919. The complaints, filed today in the Hammond euperior court, are against the Firemen & Mechanic's Insurance company and the Columbian National Fire Insurance company. Biesen says that he had $1,500 worth of insurance written on his household furnishings by the first company and $2,500 on his house at 1215 Pearl street, in the second company. These policies were issued in the month of October and the fire came two months later. Both companies have since refused to make to adjustment. Biesen is represented by Attorneys Cleveland & Cleveland and McAleer. Dorsey & Gillett. STREET RY. COMPANY SUED The damage suit of Charles Lynch against the H. W. & E. C. street railway company, is being heard by Judge Hardy and a Jury in room 2 of the Hammond superior court. Lynch was turning from a private driveway upon Sheffield avenue, Aug. B, 1917, when the rear end of his truck was strucl; by a southbound street car. He claims the truck was wrecked and asks for $1,000 damages'. He is represented by Attorney Gerald Gillett. while Attorney Edwin Frledrieh Is appearing for the defendant.

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ADVICE FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS

Buy Early When Service and Selection in Stores Are at Their Best Why not buy it now? " Why wait until the last few co.igested days before Christmas to buy those Christmas presents? The Hammond stores are all prepared with immense stocks of anything you want for Christmas shopping. This is the time to get service and selection and it is a mighty poor idea to wait until the last minute. People now ought to take up the matter of their Christmas purchases. The old-tims custom of everybody rushing into stores just a day or two before Christmas, buying goods right and left and then clogging the mails and express with hills and mountains of small packages is contrary to all sense and reason. Thoughtful people keep their eyes open all the year round for appropriate gifts. THE BEST SERVICE NOW. You certainly won't be able t(j get the selection of Christmas gifts by putting off the task until Christmas day is upon you that you will by making your Christmas purchases today. In man lines stocks will almost have become exhausted. You certainly will get better service now than if you wait. You will relieve the burden of those who stand and serve you as well. Store clerks and mail and express employes dread the holiday season. A period supposed to bring gladness and which is celebrated to make people happy all too frequently hriigs hurried days and nights, overwork and oftimes break-down to hundreds and thousands. It should be possible to celebrate the birth of Christ without making a lot of people almost sick. STORE EFFICIENCY IMPAIRED. Many persons complain that they cannot buy Christmas things in advance because they never have money ahead. The reason may be genuine in many cases yet very often the people who make it are throwing money away in silly purchases throughout the year. It is a'sD possible by paying a small sum an an article now to have it set aside by the merchant until later in the month and procure it later. Many stores will do this for the convenience of their patrons. It is nearly Impossible for merchants to serve the people efficiently when they ajl rush into the stores within a ehort period of time and buy as much in a few days as they would in ordinary times in two months. BIYINti FN WANTED THINGS. There is another well-known fact and that is one why so many foolish purchases u?"u 10 oe muae ax nrisi- j mas time was that the people could ! get very little attention in the the crowded stores and grabbed off whatever they could get. They find certain lines in which they want to bo broken up and nearly sold out ani consequently have to take somethii0 they really do not want. Another pertinent early Christmas ' shopping fact is that gifts sent off n day or two before Christ masdo not usually reach their destination until after the holiday; there isn't much ue to send a present unles you can be more -prompt about it. Christmas gifts should be bought and sent now, marked "not to be opened till Christmas." Those who co thit will have the warm thanks of all those who ar3 engaged in the retail trade and in the postaly and express service. KREL1CH HELD Joseph Kreiich, cf Hammond, mourned as missing by his family until Friday, is held at the Cook county jail awaiting grand Jury action on the alleged theft of an automobile which he claims is his own. Some months ago Kreiich sold the car to Michael Milius. 3417 Montrose ave., received $500 and note for J500 more. He charges Milius failed to meet the notes and he took the car back. Milius charges Kreiich stole the car without his knowledge. Kreiich was enticed to Chicago with the car by an offer ot work. He was held to the. grand Jury in bonds of $ 1. 50 0 by Judge Hazen. Death of Mrs Childs The sad death of Mrs. J. L. Childs of 656 East State street, occurred at the St. Bernard's hospital Saturday morning at 7:45 a. m. Though having been ailing for several months her death was unexpected. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the heme of her parents, 231 Lewis street, Hammond, and at the Evangelical church on Sibley street at 2:00 o'clock. Interment will be at Oak Hill cemetery. She is survived by her husband and two children. Myrtle and Robert Child. her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hamer, one brother. Henry and two sisters. Eva and Haiel Hamer. Mccormick IN FRANCE PARIS. Dec. 6. U. S. Senator MedH! McOormic X. republican of Illinois, announced today that he would visit President MIllrand of France and Ilcmier Levgaes tomorrow, but that hla calls end his conversations would be entirely urtofficiaL

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i SUIT FOR DIVORCE Action is Brought in Porter Co. Circuit Court on Saturday Chester E. Wirt. Gary, promoter of the Aetna Steel & Iron Company, filed suit for absolute divorce at Valparaiso Saturday in reply to the suit of Mrs. Nellie Wirt of Gary, asking a ten year separation and $60,000 alimony. Mrs. Wirt is in Syracuse, X. Y., tak ing depositions in her suit In which she alleges that her husband has been living with, a "second Mrs. Wirt," man ager of his farm near Syracuse. Mr. Wirt In his bill charges Mrs. Nellie Wirt has "dissipated his for tune" and "impaired his credit" making It necessary for him to work as a farm laborer In an effort to recoup his fortune. "SHE THUaTZNXO X.XTE" Ho also charges Mrs. Wirt with ex treme cruelty, alleging she threatened his life upon three occasions. Mr. Wirt Is a brother of William A. Wirt, superintendent of the Gary school system. Mrs. Wirt has taken a change of venue to Valparaiso, and the cases will be consolidated.. The hearing has been set for December 15. Details of one of the strangest love triangles ever brought to light were revealed at Syracuse with the taking of depositions. CHILDHOOD TKXENDS The Syracuse Mrs. Wlrt claimed at first that she had been d'"Tced from man of the same name at cortland X. Y. "Merely a coincidence," she said. "1 merely act as caretaker for Mr. Chester E. Wirt's property." At the hearing yesterday William F. Dexter, a former private det-'-tive. said Mrs. Jennie Wirt of Syracuse, really is Mrs. E. R. Smith, divorcd wife of an Indianapolis cobbler. Mrs. Wlrt or Mrs. Smith, said that she and Mr. "Wirt were childhood friends. "I would do anything for Mr. Wlrt," she said. "I wanted to do all the work on the farm alone. He has doubled his fortune since we have been together." OTHER rarxTjEK-cxs "There are two sides to this story, as there are to all stories," said Mr. Wirt. "I could say things about Mrs. Wirt, but I won't, for sho is the mother of my son. There are other influences besides my w!f in this. I experienced trouble in business with some outsiders a few years ago. and I believe these same persons are pushing this case. This woman !s entirely blameless. She has managed my farm like no man could. I will continue to visit her as long as I have investments around Syracuse." The Syracuse Mrs. Wirt Is said to have a daughter. Miss Josephine Smith, and a son living at Syracuse. William O'Brien, formerly chief of police at Syracuse, testified he went to a hc!el at Auburn and photographed the register there which bore the name of Mr. and Mrs. Chester E. Wirt. The defense argued that the signature was poorly written. At the close of the hearing Mrs. Wlrt and Frank Fattee, her attorney, left for Gary. IT E George Admits Guilt But Said His Wife "Lit Into Him" For creating a roughhouse at 72 Plummer avenue last night. George Harris and ills wife, Florence, members of Hammond's colored colony, were in police court this morning. Each had filed charges of assault and battery against the other after the police had broken up the row. Neither was sure Just how the fight started. George admitted his .guilt and explained: "She Jest lit into me and I comes right back and lit into her." Anyhow, when the police arrived, they found the stove in the front yard, two doors splintered and three chairs broken into kindling wood. Flo had a bad wound on her arm and George's shin was bruised, (h-crge said he hurt his leg when he kicked the stove out. Flo said he did it when he was kicking her around. Fio's injuries came from having the furniture broken over her head and shoulders. 'Warning them to be friends and . uit j fuch foolishness. Judge Klots .gave them each a fine of $15. They seemed satisfied and went away apparently reconciled. CHIROPRACTIC MEETING About a score of the most prominent and progressive chiropractors of northwestern Indiana held their regular monthly meeting Sunday at the office of Charlej F. Williams In the Citizens National Bank building, Hammond. It was considered one of the most pl?asant and profitable gatherings that haa been held by thowj interested. Among the prominent members of the profession present were A. C. Cox of Crown Point; Mr. and Mrs. C R Wicltham, W. K- Bordeau and Walter and Gladys Ferry of Valparaiso; F. H. MaiseL Charles II- Liestenfeltx, IL L Donovan, P. G. Plummer and Anna Kutchina of Gary; Charles F. Williams. Frank Chase. J. H- Hipshire. If. W. I last wood and Mrs. Mjt Hobs of HimThie vesErtoB closed with a dinner. It was decided to hold the next meeting at- -Vtttpara-iao some tfcrhe in January. i

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President-Elect Cfcsked With Tears and Emotion Says Last Words as Senator BXTLLITIN r INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICtl WASXXNOTOir, Dec 8 The future mistress of the White House will be received and entertained today hy th present mistress of the executive mansion, according to reports circulated about th White House. It 1 said that Mrs. Harding will call about 3 o'clock at the invitation of Mrs. "Wilson and will nave tea at the White House. The prealdent-elect, however, will not ac company her, It was said. BY GEORGE R. HOLMES WASHINGTON. Dc. 6 Standing at his desk where he served for six years President-elect AVarren G. Harding bade farewell to the V. S. senate today and in a brief speech choked with emotion; expressed the hope that he might have the co-oneration of his colleagues in the four years beginning March 4. next. "Great tasks are aneaa of tho na tion." he pointed out. "and their solu tion depends upon the spirit of co-op eratlon." Chaplains of both houses opened the congress with a prayer for divine guid ance and success of the legislative bo dies in the tasks before them. The galleries of both bouses were Jammed with spectators. Many mem bers of the house crowded on the sen ate floor to greet President-elect Hard Ing, who entered senate chamber at 11:49 and was groetcd with prolonged applause. Speaker Gillc.tt. of the house, ap pointed Repvs. Mondcll, Fordney and Champ Clark as the house committee to notify President Wilson that the house was in session and ready to receive any communication he might have to make. The galleries were choked with people and hundreds stood outside unable to gain admittance. Senator Harding's voice was low and husky as he bot-n his farewell. His eyes were dim with tears. "I am pleased at this meeting by fel low members of the senate," he said. "There is still greater satisfaction in having this opportunity to v to you informally some of tne uiings in my heart which I could utter in .no other way. I recognize that I am here today under somewhat unusual circumstances and there is a delicacy about It that ono in my position cannot escape except through some form of self-effacement which does not seem quite possible. "Xo mcmbor of this bod could be moro reluctant to leave it. x fly to the senate that I came here with very high respect for this body and I am leaving if with greater respect than that which I dame with. If one could always direct his own political fortunes to his liking I should have preferred my membership here to any office a citizen may hold in this republic or elsewhere in the world. I like the freedom, the asi sociation, the patriotic sense of respon sibility which abides here. I am conscious of the great place which congress holds under our constitution, and particularly sensible to the obligations of the senate. When my responsibilities begin in the executive capacity I shall be mindful of the senate's responsibilities as I have been zealous of them as a member, but I mean, at the same time, to be Just as insistent about responsibilities of the executive. Our governmental good fortune does not lie in any surrender at either end of the avenue, but in the co-ordination and cooperation which becomes the two in a great and truly representative popular government. "This brings me to the thought particularly in my mind. Something has1 been said about the senatorial oligar chy. Of course everyone here knows that to be a bit of highly imaginative and harmless fiction. But I do recog nize how essential is the helpfulness of the senate In the making of a successful administration. I want to exprfs today the wish of a colleage for the confidence and co-operation of the members of this body for the four years which begin next March fourth." DRUNKS TELL VARIED TALES Five drunk were arraigned this morning in the Hammond city court. George Jaksich. 50S Fields avenue. Hammond, was arrested yesterday on an intoxication charge. George had just had trouble with Adam Czaklicki or West Hammond at Calumet and Morton avenues. The West Hammond man had been hit in the eye and the marks indicated that George, had worn "knucks" when he struck the blow. However, no such articles were found on him when he was arrested. He entered a plea of guilty this morning and was assessed $15. Two brothers Joseph and Thomas Bird, were next on the program. Joe lives in Chicago, but is working in Hammond. His brother, Tom, lives in Toledo. They went to church and on the way home ran across some Iwjaor and eIebrated Ttey UtajJa't sn each other for a long time and went a little too far. The court let them down w.itih $11 each.. Hnnry. Hiig rani" naid Sttlas. wlvr. fStv at tile tlurrgnitxw srt Gibson fitrlaned the bill. Neither coald remember where the liquor was purchased, but tijrremi lit was irtrnng- srcjrC ia Hfcng was In a state ef coma for S4 hours. They paid $15 each.

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BULLETIN INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE NEW YORK, Dec. 6 Stocks suffered sharp declines on the stock market" today under urgent selling by the bear element. Losses of from 2 to 10 points were general. The greatest decline was suffered in Mexican Petroleum, which dropped 11 points from the high to 173 j. Steel common fell over one point to 81 7-8. Southern Pacific and Reading declined over two points. Crucible fell five points and Atlantic Gulf 4 points. American Agricultural dropped ten points. Harbor Is Scene of Accident Hammond Couple in Auto Have Narrow Escape From Death Mrs. Elizabeth Sharkazy, of 438 Field ave.. East Hammond, was injured and her husband, Mike Sharkazy had a narrow escape from death last evening when their machine driven by Mr. Sharkazy was struck by a shifting engine of the Indiana Harbor Belt R. R. Co. near the Michigan ave. crossing, Indiana Harbor. According to a number of statements made by witnesses, Sharkazy's machine, along with two others, had been waiting at the crossing for the train to pass by, and as the end of the train passed over the 'crossing and stopped, the two other machines darted across. The flagman of the train had signalled Sharkazy to stop, but it is believed Sharkazy failing to see him signal, had started his motor and attempted to cross. About half way across the tracks, the train which had resumed its switching, struck the machine, hurling both people to the ground. Dr. Townsley was called and after dressing the wounds of the injured woman had her sent to her home. Her injuries are not considered serious. The machine which almost a total wreck, was towed to a nearby garage. E E SPEED RESTRICTIONS It cost Rose Pavuk. a winsome miss, who lives at 5024 Alexander ave.. East Chicago. $11 to learn that there were speed restrictions in Hammond. Yesterday she and a girl friend took a little spin which carried them over Calumet ave.. in Hammond. Motorcycleman Fisher stopped them as they were making thirty miles. He explained in court that the brake rods on the car were broken and dragging. Miss Rose said her speedometer was not working so she simply took the speed of the rest of the motorists. Fisher said that as she seemed to be heading the procession she was not in position to tell the speed of the others. The court fined her only $1 and costs. East Chicago furnished another speeder in Peter Talba, 2. 14Sth sU He was trying to sell his car and was demonstrating it to a prospect. He had it going better than thirty miles when he was overhauled on 150th st. As a result he will add $15 to the price of the car. A third sreeder was Wasil Minishlrie of Schortrvillc. He was picked up on Calumet ave.. and was released upon furnishing bond. He failed to appear in court this morning. COAL 00IZ ERED BY "INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE I INDIANAPOLIS, IND., Dec. 6 In his instructions to the federal grand Jury today. Judge A. B. Anderson ordered investigation of alleged violations of federal statutes growing out of the coal business. The court instructed the grand jurors to complete its probe of "routine," then to proceed with the coal quiz, saying "since the report of the former grand jury in this matter the government claims to have obtained evidence which may warrant additional indictments and the inclusion of additional defendants." District Attorney Frederick Van Nuys stated the government wil lask for a continuance of the conspiracy charges against J25 miners and operators when the case is called for trial January 10, pending the outcome of the grand jury probe. Reception for Farmer Hammond Rector Xewvpapera recei-wwt from Aknmv O.. CfII of a reception liormring- Bev.. "W.. J.. Ha wlJnarne., hew rector jf St.. Ptrrs HpiMnrpal church of tilrvt tdty.. formerly of Hammrmd. MIr TIznilirt5l Hawthorne haa cnrajrt'ed ce. pimstinn undnr the mairajfcmrnt rcf tfin AMrrm high Kchonl. Hm. nfrwiriornn KiiKit two weeka mcearttj" lii FHilfcdeiUhia- ta have hia eyx-a tested, to: aaetaalisis..

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HUNTINGTON. Ind.. Dec. 6 J. C. Gleason, president, and M. L. Mprel. cashier, of the First National Bank at Clifton, in., arrived here to identify thousands of dollars' worth of Liberty bonds and securities taken from their bank several days ago by yeggmcn and found by Erie railroad police Wednesday night in sacks beneath a bunk car used by section men near Highland, in Lake county. Seen By Section Foreman. The papers were first noticed by a section foreman at Highland. who notified the agent there. The agent notified E. C. Reed, captain of the Erie railroad police, late Wednesday, and he sent Sergeant C. E. Jennings to investigate. Jennings brought th-. sacks and their contents back to this city. The Erie police opened the sacks" after they were brought here ani made a cursory examination. Thev found that the only jewelry missed by the yeggmen were a pair of cuff links and a gilt bordered tintype picture of a woman. The Liberty bonds overlooked were $24,200 worth of registered bonds, ranging in denomination from $100 to $1,000. The Erie polics estimated the value of the Illinois Central stock at at least $800,000. Piled indiscriminately on the floor, as they were dumped out of the four large gunny sacks, the papers ani boxes made a large heap. Deposited In Huntington Ilonk. After the Clifton bank official! reached Huntington. the securities) were taken to the First National Bank of this city late Thursday afternoon and deposited by th'j Erie police. Mr. Gleason conferred this morning wltn Milo N. Felghtner, attorney for th.i Erie railroad, concerning the transfer of the papers. Mr. Gleason said the bank was willing to put up a bond, it necessary, to protect the Erie police in the transfer. Most of the loot, Mr. Gleason said, could be duplicated by the owners and he was anxious to return to Clifton and restore the papers.

FORESTERS PLAN ij Plans for a country-wide campaiK.i for membership in the Catholic Ord'-i of Foresters were discussed yesterday at a meeting cf the Chief Rangers ot the different organizations of Laki county. The meeting was held at tnGeneva House in Robertsdale and wa preceeded by a fish dinner. A number of prominent members of the lodge were present and delivered addresses. Among these were John AHerzog, state chief ranger of Mishawaka; M. E. Lauerman, vice state chief ranger. of Hammond, and George Kusmaul, state treasurer, of Hammond. George T. Hanlon of Hammond, chairman of the chief rangers of Lake county, presided at the meeting. Others present were A. N. Witko of Whiting, secretary of the county organization, John Peiplinger of Schererville. J. F. Hoffman of Dyer, J. E. Burns of Hammond, Joseph A. Krelter of Crown Point, F. H. Halfman of Merrill vii.e, William Huber of East Chicago, B.n Jones of Whiting, J. R. Doppler "f Whiting, Pat 'Finnerty of Gary, ani John A. Toltarz. state trustee of Whiting. William Lynch and John J. Mo:loy of Hammond were present as guests. NARROW ESCAPE FOR J50L HARRISON In Auto Crash Which Cost the Life of Four Men at Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS. Ind., Dec. 6 The condition of Col. Russell B. Harrison, who was injured last evening in an automobile crash which cost the live? of four men, was pronounced "fairly good" at the Methodist hospital tcdav. Nick Clones. James Latson and George Patsos, all leaders in Greek circle.-, were killed and Harry Hardy was fatally injured when the party's automobile was struck by an Interurban car east of Irvington. Col. Harrison, representative-elect from Marion county is a son of Benajmln Harrison, one time president or the V. S. Death of Mrs. Webster Josephine C. Webster, aged 69. Wife of John Webster, 256 Plummer avenue, died yesterday morning at St. Margaret's hospital, following an operation. Three children also survive her, Richard of Hammond. Margaret Olcott of Washington, D. C. and Geo. Edward of Washington. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning from Burns chapel. Rev. Hcklider officiating. Smallpox Wave Spreads SOUTH BENT. tXD, Dec S "With twenty-five new cases of smallpox reported to the health department within the last twenty-four hours. South Bend is facing- a serious epidemic of the disease. More than fifty homes arc now in quarantine and nearly a dozen more are under surveillance. Although the manifestation of the malady is not virulent, the health officials are doing everything; in their power to check the rpread of the disease and have Issued rsjfid rules for vaccination.

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