Hammond Times, Volume 14, Number 158, Hammond, Lake County, 22 December 1920 — Page 1

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Calumet Districts Proposed Harbor Is Meeting With Much Favor CHICAGO, 111., Dec. 22. The city eeuncil will this afternoon be asked to rut itself on record on the "Wolf Lake iiarbor project in -which the whole Calumet region is so vitally interested. Rois Weodhull, chairman of the harbor committee, had & meeting' cf the sub-organization this morning i prepare a report for council' action. Wolf lake is partly Wi Illinois and partly in Indiana, 511 acres being in this state. The Indiana cities interested have appointed committees to appeal to the legislature of that state for action. Among: these cities are Hammond. East Chicago, Whiting-. InJlara Harbor and Gary, Woodhull's committee win ask the -ouBCil to instruct Mayor Thompson to 'ppoint a representative of Chicago to meet with agents of the Indiana cities. PREFERRED BY V. 9. OFFICIALS. TMs lake is only half a mile from .fake Michigan and appears to be prsVrred to Lake Calumet by the federal government agents for Immediate harbor development. They contend this ..i a better location for a rail and water tasfer spot and is easier of access .'A- lake boats than Lake Calumet. According to the city's plans, Lak Calumet is to be an industrial harbor, i.ut it if located seven miles from I ake Michigan by the present channel f the Calumet river. By a canal this uistance can be cut in half. This lake has an area in excess of C.flCO acres, and It is proposed to have thirteen and seven-tenths miles or dockage. Ail borings have been made and agreements have been entered into by which the city can acquire S'i per c-n; of the frontage rights. It is Woodhull's idea that the opportune time is fast approaching when i instruction should begin. If there is an industrial depression by which many employes are thrown out of work t!ie city and the state, might aid miterially by supply work on harbor construction. The state has a bond issue, approved by the voters, for J2ft, 000,000 to contract a deep waterway to the Missls-.-:ppt. The proposed new constitution, f adopted, will permit the state to Frer.d JlC.000,000 more oo water transportation development. If Indiana, with the aid and approval of the federal government, starts work rt its part of 'Wolf lake more Industry n ill be attracted to the northern part -f the state. Indiana gained the Gary teel mills. Universal Cement, and other larg plants becauso those industries obtained more encouragement f-om that state than from Chicago and i itinoia. INDIANA MAT ACT. Tf Indiana legislators can be conmeed that it can materially Increase i s manufacturing along the lake and Kt more taxes for ' the state and v ealth for Its citizens favorable action n the Wolf lake project can reasonably be expected. Whether the Chicago city council and the Illinois legislature will do more than discuss the subject remains 10 be seen. Aid. Woodhull appears exceedingly anxious for real action, but majority of the council seem mildly interested only. GARY ALSO HAS KIDNAPING CASE ROCHESTER, Ind.. Dec. 21. Mr. and Mrs, Harry Templeton and the latter's son, Russell Engle, all of Gary, were arrested In Gary yesterday on a warrant issued by local police charging them with attempting to kidnap the foster daughter of Frank Collins, wealthy Fulton county farmer. Two alleged attempts were made to kidnap the child, an orphan, 12 ye,ars old, but both failed. The trio was released when they promised 'to permit Collins f adopt the child without further lnt'rfcrence. The child was under the are of Mrs. Templeton for a short period several years ago. CANADA HAS NEW THREAT WINNIPEG. Man.. Dec. "3. Trade !gislation in tho United States that jr.ay be regarded as "inimical to the interests bf Canada." will be met with protective legislation. Sir James I.cugheed. member of the Dominion tabinet. declared here today. "It would not come as & surprise to it legislation passed along drastic lines as far as Canadian imports into the U. S. are concerned." S,r James aid. "It is not likely- that we will 1 down and take trade legislation Inimical to the. interests of Canada." Will Be Held Tonight Miss Edith Patterson, secretary of the Hammond Red Cross announces ti.at owing to the fact that Friday evering will be Christmas eve, the regular evening office hour will be held this evening at the Chamber of ComHURRY BOYS Our stock of Johnston's & Whitman's randies is going down fast. Better get yours now cr you may be disappointed. Nelson's Drug Store. 12-Z2-Z

Famous Pier In California Is Destroyed (INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE)

LOS ANGELES. Cal., Dec. 22. The j amusement pier at Venice, a seaside j resort near here, was entirely destroyed by a fire which was not extinguished until earfy today when Ylre fighting apparatus from this city was called to reinforce the Venice fire department. Damage was estimated early today at more than 13,000,009. One person was reported killed and authorities were checking up today to confirm this report . and to learn if others may have perished. The fire started !n the Ship Cafe, a famous restaurant, wiped out the entire pier and for a time threatened the r.tire Venice water front. NAMED IN SUIT Hammond Wife Accuses Her Husband in Cross Complaint Filed Tasterday Amos Cooper filed suit for divorce In the Hammond superior court, alleging among other things, that his wife. Margaret, had used a razor on his new suit of dotiea. However, it develops that Margaret had not been idle while har husband was preparing his divorce complaint Early this momjng her attorney, H. E. Granger, filed a complaint for bar. Margarat agrees with Amos on tha dates of their marriage and separation, but from there en the story differs. She says that on Juns 1 she was taken ill. whereupon Amoa bundled her off to her mother's home. Then he proceeded to have, a high old time. He is said to have rented a room at the Main Hotel In Hammond and with a woman named Cook held forth as husband and wife. He even bought silk undervraar for the other woman. Mrs. Cooper, who no lives at S36 State St., Hmmond. says she believes Cooper Is now living with the Cook woman at Whiting. She asks $1,000 alimony. CHAPIN CO. DINES I Department heads of Chapin Codairy feed manuftceurers of Hammor were tendered a banquet last night at the Hotel Hammond cafe by Supt. Hugh H. Goff. George St, Chapin, vice-president of the firm was present and presented each man with a fine remembrance from the firm. He spoke on the plans of the company for the nert year and predicted a wonderful increase in business in spite of the depressing outlook in other lines. A letter was read from R. W. Chapin, president of the company, who resides in Chicago. He thanked tho men for their co-operation in making their products the success which they are. Following the banquet, all were invited to the G. M. Chapin home to participate in a card party. The following were present: Ocorge M. Chapin, Hugh H. Goff. Frank Smith, Ben F. Grubbs, Ray J. Kerger, Arthur H. Klug. Frank Bell. James Easney, Louis Taeger, Clayton Finch, Edward Walker, August Dobler. Tcter Walle, and Walter Mangold. CLARA SMITH HARMON Says She's Glad to Get Back and Fears Nothing in U. S. BY SAM BLAIR (Staff Correspondent-Universal Service and Chicago Herald Examiner.) (Copyright, 1920, by Universal Service) (Copyright, 1920. by Chicago Herall Examiner,) EL PASO, Tex.. Dec. 22. Within twenty-four hours Clara Smith Hamon will be in friendly hands in the U. S. She will go back to the town from which she fled after her farewell with the dying Jake L, Hamon, republican national committeman from Oklahoma, in the Ardmora hospital. "I'm going back spladly." she said, as I interviewed her in Mexico. I have nothing to fear. Where Is there a jury that would find me guilty after I bad told it the story I have told you?" There have been completed. I believe, the arrangements which she requested. She asked that some method be devised to keep her from falling into the hands of some petty officer who might seek to arrest her for the pompou glory he would achieve thereby. The legal conflict into when she has been plunged as a result of the fata! shooting Nov. 21 of Jake L. Hamon. will not be completed when tne that will try the woman on a charge of homicide returns its verdict. Tnere is another element in tne situation that may bring months or even years of battling in the courts. This element Clara Smith Hamon specified as "the missing will." When the estate of the oil magna'tand politician was adjusted in Oklahoma and Texas recently it wto announced that Mr. Hamon had died without leaving a will.

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INDIANA BANK ROBBED BY BANDITS Bookkeeper Gets Bullet in Body After Running Fight

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE CARLISLE, Ind., Dec. 22. Ezra Latshaw, bookkeeper fsr the People's State Bank here, is today suffering a bullet wound through the body as a result of a running fight with two unmasked bandits who robbed the bank of more than $600 after forcing bank employes and customers Into the vault late yesterday. Latshaw, returning freest the postoffice, witnessed lha hold-up through a window. Latshaw was seen by the banditawho hastily forced the five persons inthe Institution into a narrow space within the vault, the inner door of which they were unable to force. Tha robbers seized loose change and fled for an automobile, while Latshaw who had obtained a rifle at a hardware store, opened fire. Latshaw was felled by the return fire. Perry Wolfe, a farmer, then fired six shots at the fugitives, one of whom is believed to have been wounded. LAKE CO. PEOPLE ELECTED DIRECTORS SOUTH BEND. Ind., Dec. 21. H. PMuekian of Chicago was elected temporary president of the Indiana organization of the American Association for the Recognition of the Republic of Ireland at an organization meeting and convention held here yesterday. John W. Cooney of South Bend was elected temporary vice president; Frank J. Belot. Fort Wayne, secretary, and David L. Guilfoyle of South Bend, temporary treasurer. Considerable enthusiasm over Ireland's struggle to unshoulder the yoke of British rule was manifested as the result of stirring addresses made by Lawrence Glnnell, for twenty years a member Of the British House of Commons, and Dennis Morgan, ex-mayor of Thurles, Ireland, who was a hunger striker and who is now sought by the English authorities. The following directors were elected to serve until the nest stats convention, which will be held in April; Mrs. John Foohey. Fort Wayne; George Mack. Gary; Mark Brodcrick, East Chicago; Patrick Maloney, Gary; FranV Thomas, Notre Dame, and Sirs. Mary O'Shea, East Chicago. "SHOOT TO KILL'! NEW YORK ORDER INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICEl NT3W YORK. Dec. 22 "Shoot to kill" was the stern order given to twenty poUoe sharp shooters who arc patrolling this city today on tho lookout for highwaymen and other desperate criminals. Racing motor cars carry the sharp shooters so they can easily overhaul any bandits who attempt to escape in automobiles. About 300 arrests were made during the night and early today in a series of raids in rsbarets, dance halls and all night restaurants. THINK THAT HIS MIND IS AFFECTED Peter Stefas. who has been rooming at the Main hotel is being held at the Hammond police station until a sanity inquest can be held. Stefas was arrested last evening when it was reported that he had a gun in his room and inmates of the hotel feared he would commit 'violence. Stefas, it seems, became infatuated with a girl employed in the restaurant and after keeping company with her for about eight months, she "threw him over." He has continued to try to force his attentions upon her and has been making threats. It is believed hi3 m'.nd has become affected. PLAN IS BOOSTED Plans of the Hammond post of the American Legion to make the funeral of Pte. Edward Iarson one of the most impressive ever held in Hammond, are meeting with, approval and co-operation on ail sides. A 'petition signed by Commander W. E. Long was presented to the city council last night asking for the aid of the administration. The aldermen voted to hire a band for the occasion, furnish a police escort and accept the invitation of the post to attend the services in a body. SANTA CLAUS IN PACKINGTOWN (INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE) CHICAGO. Dec. 22 A cheerful Santa Claus. inspired by the recent order of Federal Judge Alschuler in the rackers wage-hearings, tripped through the Chicago stock yards today and, disbursed $275,000 among 100,000 employes of the big packers. With the remainder. of his $4,115,000 pack. Santa Claus left the Chicago stock yards for yards at St. Louis. Omaha, Kansas City. Fort Worth. Oklahoma City and other packing points to make presents of $2T.&0. the amount each Chicago employe received, to packers employes in those cities. The presents were the pay increase from July 6.U20 to December 6, 1920.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTED Board of Public Works Head In Strong Favor of Relief Scheme

Agitation in favor tof the construction of pedestrian subway under the railroad tracks on State street, a topic which has met with universal approval, came to a focus last evening when Alderman Patrick Reilley introduced in the Hammond council a resolution looking to the much needed improvement. Mr. Reilley's resolution urged that a committee from the council rheet with representatives of the railroad companies operating the three sets of tracks across State street, and work out, if possible, a subway scheme whereby the foot traffic over the bus., thoroughfare will not be subjected to the numerous blockades daily by trains. The proposition which was familiar to the majority of the aldermen, met with instant approval and it was unanimously voted to turn the matter over to the street and alley committee, which will get busy at once. The committee Is composed of Aldermen Hackleman, Martin and Reilley. The board of works has already had the plan under discussion for several weeks and considers it a good one. A. J. Swanson, prestdent of the board, is heartily In favor of it. "I believe it would be a great benefit to the general public," he said today. "Of course we have not gone Into the matter far enough to be able to estimate the cost hut there is no doubt it will be proportionately small compared with the inconvenience and lost time which it will save the people. We are thinking of including the construction of public comfort nations with the subway. This matter also has, been talked of for aV long time, but no action has ever beert taken because of lack of available space in the business district. The underground station seems the best solution of the problem." The cost of the project will probably be divided between the city and the railroads. fprclal engineers acquainted with subway construction will be necessary and in this respect the railroads will be able to lend Invaluable a.'.8tance. The Erie is especially fitted to advise on such matters because of the experience its engineers have had in the recent double track and elevation work which the company has done on its western divisions. Another resolution of importance along the same line was introduced by Alderman Reilley when he asked for the appointment of a legislative committee to work for the passage of law? during the coming scs-.-iion of the legislature, which will permit cit'es of the second class to have railroads elevated The special law parsed for Hammond' benefit some time ago has been outgrown because of the population limitation made in the bill. This matter was also given favorable action by the aldermen and a committee will be named later. PAPER PROFITS WIPED OUT INTERNATIONAL. NEWS SERVICE ) CHICAGO, Dec. 22. Continued reductions on grain, live stock and "other products of the soil" can result only in ruin for producers. J. Os-den-Armour, head of Armour & Co, declared in a statement on business conditions here today. Curtailment of production and consequent scarcity and high prices. Armour warns. m fellow continuation of the anti-buying hysteria. "Price liquidation," said Mr. Armour, "is about complete in most essential products. The buyers strike which vs largely instrumental in bringing about reduced prices, has been successful The paper profits of the war period have been wiped out as inflated pricts returned to reasonable levels. The consumers' dollar has about wot: back its pre-war buying power. "Not all commodities have gone through the liquidation process; nonl.ir'shable ones have largely resisted the tornd of thu times, but In the long run the ratios prevailing between commodities before the war will return. I look for addlMonal shrinkage in such things as building materials and 'nanufacturea used' by railroads and public "utilities but I do not believe there sho ild be or will be any further reductions in the prices of the products of the farm. "The turn toward better business will come one of these days Just as suddenly and Just as irresistably as did the present slump. The American proplt constitute the best market in the world and their buying power is as great ss it ever was. "The minute the public realises that prices for essentials have hit bottom and even gone under production costs, buying will be resumed and accumulated stocks in most lines are so light that buying will be instantly renectevi in industrial activity. "I believe we are right on the ei-e of the day when the buying public will hang out the 'Business as usual' sign. '

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VISITS TO BURNHAM BRINGS DIVORCE SUIT Gary Man Complains of Wife's Actions in Lake Circuit Court

SPECIAL TO THE TIMES CROWN POINT, IND., Dec. 22 Wlllard E. Jensen, an auto mechanic of 81S Pennsylvania st., Gary, has filed a complaint in the circuit court asking a divorce fron) Ins wife, Hazel, whom he marred on November 27, 1919. They lived together until July 27th, 1920, at which time she left their home in company with another man and visited places at riurnham, 111., and dT not return home until 2 o'clock the next morning. Shortly after this trip, she left her home and did not, during her absence, write to plaintiff. Jensen alleges that he has met the defendant and attempted a reconcllatlon, asked her to come back to her home and leave the company of the other man, but she flatly refused to do so. George P. Rose of Gary, is Jensen's attorney. STEVE GOT A SMACK ON JAW He Thought Hammond Motorcycle Cop Was Just Fooling With Him Steve Eagnuk, a Chicago truck driver, learned today in Hammond police court that It is just as Important to watch for bouleard signs in Hammond as it is in Chicago. Steve had a lot of trouble in a short t!me and wl'l probably have a damage bill to r?ttle besides. He came bowling along Calumet boulevard yesterday evening Just after dark. Geo. ilenson, a motorcycle cop. spotted him and gave chase. He ran alongside the truck and ordered Stee to stop. Steve had several shots of liquor in him and dcided he could do as he pleased. He stepped on the gas. lltn?on caught him sgain and finally showed Mm the necessity of coming to the police station. Hagnuk was trying to turn the truck on the boulevard when another car crai-hed into it because Steve had no talllight. While the officer and the driver of the second car were taking an Inventory of the damages. Steve once more made a dash for Chicago. After another chase Henson caught the truck, climbed aboard and took charge. Steve kept pestering the officer until it was neceseary to smack him one on the Jaw. After that he was easily taken to the station. This morning Judge Klotr handed him $59 and costs. E. SHOT BY NEGROES fim Kriv'kuchcs. rbo conducts a .-oft drink jarlor at S02, 131st st., was i-hot last ccntng. by two negroes as he stepped out from his placr of business. KrivoUeuches had just finished cashing a few checks of some workmen employed at the Gra.eeli Chemical Co. nnd had stepped outside from a side entrance tov get a little air. As he walked from the side of the building to tho front entrance. two negroes, ithout uarning. fired five shots at him. cue of the bullets passing through his loft leg above the ankle, and the second bullet scraping the bone on his right leg. Dr. Spear, who- attended the injured man. extracted the bullet which had lodged in the right leg. The injured man refused to be taken to a hospital, and Insisted upon being allowed to remain in his own home. Another negro, Smith by name, who conducts a boarding house in the district, and who happened to witness the shooting, jumped behind a nearby telephone pole and emptied his revolrer at the fleeing men. Potli of the negroes ho done the shooting were recognized by Smith, and the police hope to make arrests some time today. A DAY IN THE . CRIMINAL' COURT SPECIAL TO THE TIMES! CROWN POINT, Ind., Dec. 22 John Meclos of Gary was fined $50.00 for assault and battery with intent In tha criminal court on Tuesday. He shot at Julius Lupu and Judge Smith gave him the fine for his handiness with the gun. A day in the criminal court would not be complete without a violation o the liquor law from Gary so Sam Jurlclch who on Nov. 27 was a moonshiner got the $100 fine and 30 day jail sentence from Judge Smith on Tuesday. For bcenyiing intoxicated and beaming his wife, Mary, Mike Granit t East Chicago was fined $25 on the samo date. HUGHES DENIES PUBLISHED STORIES NEW YORK, Dec 22. Charles Evans Hughes, when asked today to comment on published stories to the effect that Tresident-elect Harding has decided to offer him the post of secretary of state, said; "The stories published are irresponsible rumors and I don t care to discuss them.'

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Legislative Committee 'Has Meeting A meeting was held at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon in the Lake superior court room in Gary by the newly organised legislative commute- of the Lake County Bar A-r6n for- the purpose of making plans for discussion of such legislation which may be necessary for this county at the next session of the legislature. The lawyers on the committee are: Joseph H. Conroy, chairman: William J. McAleer. W. J. Whlnery. C. M. Greenlee, D. M. Kinder. J. H. Fetterhoff, W. J. Murray, and H. M. Cohen. A full meeting of the bar association will be held In the Lake superior court room on January 3rd. 1321, at which time the committee will make a full report.

5mNEWS FLASHES BTJXiZTUT INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE MADISON. WIS.. Dec. 22 Gov. Emanuel E. Phillip "today denied the request of the state of Indiana for the extradition of Miss Gladys Pillman Crocker, of Racine, Wis., who is Granted in that state for trial on a charge of kidnapping her 16-year-old daughter, Pauline Pillman from the child's father at East Chicago. At a hearing today Gov. PhllUp severely criticised the father for non-mpport of the child and asked Pauline with vhom she would like to be. Pauline immediately replied ' m a.m ma-' BULISTIST INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE; CHICAGO, Dec. 22 1-Yank Ldgregrd, Chicago chemist, who shot and killed his i'U-year-old wife because her employment as a teacher kept the couple separated most of the time, today attempted to escape trial by taking his own life. I.igre.gnj, who was taken into custody by Elgin, 111., police, after he fled to that torn n from Bartlett, III., tied a handkerchief about his neck and suspended himself from the bars of his. cell door. A fellow prisoner summoned "Jail officials and Ligregni was immediately cut down. ' BUtiXTTrT INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE! MARION, O.. Dec. 2Z Presidentelect Harding today declared the report from . Washington that Charles D Hughe had been induced by Senator Knox .to accept the post of secretary of state, was complete Action. "I find this one of the most complete bits of holiday fiction writing which has yet been brought to my attention," he said INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE! SAN ANTON IO, TEX., Dec. 22 A gigantic Mexican revoluntionary plot, with the name of Francisco Vil'a prominently mentioned, was reoaled today by federal scents following the indictments of Dr. Francisco Gomci. former Mexican vice-presidential candidate and Ieon Taurel. by a federal grc.nd Jury on a charge cf violating neutralitylaws. BTJXUTX37 DETROIT.. MICH... Dec-22 Three maekd robbers held up the cashier of the Clio Bank. Clio, Mih.. near Detroit, today and escared with $0,400 in cath. according to telephone messages from Flint to the troit police. DeBTTXJU5TX2T WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 Justice Stafford, of the supreme court of tha District of Columbia, late this afternoon announced that he would take under advisement the motion filed by the government for the appointment of court trustees to dispose of the unrelated industries of the large packers. The packers appeal for timo in which to dispose of the industries will also be taken under advisement. . INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE! DETROIT. MICH.. Dec. 22 Armed bandits late today held up a collector for the Atlantic and Pacifls tea stores and fobbed him of $2,400. TROUBLES END IN DIVORCE COURT When Wiliiajn Harmon and his wife, Mary, quarreled and separated in November, 1918. Mr. Harmon Relieved that a reconciliation could be affected. He said that Mary had confessed being intimate with a U. 3. soldier, but that he was willing to forgive her. Later he broached the subject of a reunion and she informed him,' he says, that she would "see him in Hell before she would live with him again." This caused Harmon to file his suit for divorce today in the Hammond suptrior court. They were married February 29, 1915. and have one child. Harmon deoires the custody of the child. He lives at 1158 Calumet avenue, Hammond. H. E. Granger is his attorney. WOODROWWILL BE THERE WASHINGTON, Dec. 22. President Wilson will participate in the inaugural ceremonies and will ride down Pennsylvania avenue with Presidentelect Harding, it was announced at the White House today.

0. K. Stamped on Memorial Athletic Field Plan By Unanimous Vote of Alderpaen. Hammond's proposed athltic fie'd which would be erected as a memorial to the soldiery and sailors, who fcjgiu in the war with Germany received IH unanimous sanction of the city coun-.;.' lst night when the petition of citizen? and taxpayers was presented by t'le committee from the Hammond Athletic Boosters association. Many members of the association were present and brief addresses, explaining the project were made byFrank O'Rourke and John Huchel. Along with the petitions was tin opinion by the city attorney on tie proper proceedure. He recommended doing the work under the third secti-;n -f the law, which authorizes the erection of memorials. The aldermen then took up the matter in business session. On motion of Martin and Voorheis all former action by the council regarding a memorial was rescinded, the petition na.s accepted and officials were ordered to proceed with the matter according- to the terms of the statute. The new smoke ordinance which halted on second reading at the last session of the council was given its knockout blow last night. P. W. Meyn. representing the manufacturers of the city, spoke against passing the ordinance now. He said it would work a hardship on many industries at a time when conditioni were rather uncertain. One factory in particular, he said would be forced to install oil burners which would give an unsatisfactory product. Rather than do this the firm would move from the city. As the ordinance was aimed principally at the smoke nuisance for which the Erie railroad is responsible, aldermen felt it would be unjust to pass an ordinance which would inflict hardships on the smaller factories, which are mild offenders. On motion to table the ordinance all voted "yes" with the exception of Alderman Bruce, father of the bill. An ordinance authorizing the issuance of $100,000 in six per cent bond to cover all the present indebtedness of the city and spreading the retirement of the bonds over a period of 2' years was introduced. Mayor Brown

I explained that the proposal -was the same that he had spoken of six weeks ago, when he addressed the council. Financial conditions now are such, he jisid, that the city finds it lmposibl" to borrow oa t-hort term note;-. Th $100,000 will cover the debt of $45,000, which existed when the present administration caxne into power ami the $53,000 additional which has been since contracted. The ordinance evoked a storm of oratory. Reilley moved that it go to the finance committee and that aldermen be furnished with copies of the ordinance to digest before the ne.t meeting. This motion was lost. Treasurer Bielefeld informed the city dads that he had just $815 in the treasury to meet the Christmas payroll, but the "irreconcllJbles." Rciliey. Martin. Heckleman and Skufakis, refused to moved by any appeal. They voted th" ordinance down when It came to eupf nsion of ru'.es. An ordinance was introduced prohibiting parking of cars on Hohman ftreet between Russell street and t'u Monon tracks and on t-'tate street, between Hohman stceet and Oakley a?'r.ue. This was referred to thu flree' and alley committee to Le rcp'Tiel hack at the neit meetingThe ordinance appropriating: 1 55.TO for improving Bulletin strc;. and $8n0 for sewer cleaning was pa fd or third reading. An ordinance appropriating It.oO 1 - ray the salary of a visiting nurse re passed to become effective the fjr?t of tbe year. NO FATALITIES IN GARY T Only One Out of 19 Men Caught in Trap Receives Serious Hurt No fatalities will result from the open hearth cae-in In Gary yesterday morning, according to officials jf the Gary Works of tho Illinois Etci Company at noon today. Only one ff the nineteen men who were entrapped vhen the monster brick arch of the new open hearth caved in was seriously injured. H? was struck on the head by a brick rendering him in an unconscious condition and causing a slight fracture of the skuH. Although his name Mai noi learned he was employed as a bricklayer and is reported to be improving at the steel company hospital today. Others Teceived rminor i-n juries by falling debris. When the accident occurred it was believed by some of th officials of the plant that a large number had been buried alive and sent out an S. O. S. alarm for all the ambulances In the city. It was soon after that that officials learned the truth that the cave-in was not aa serious as was at first expected. According to information received last night, the cause of the accident was due largely to faulty construction of the roof. The furnace No. 51 was a new type, and in construction the. arch of the furnace was also of a new design. It is said that a few seconds before the accident several bricks dropped out of one corner of the monster arch and a large number of workmen made their escape when they noticed them fall. A moment later the entire arch came down with a crash. Several were partially buriel with bricJt end debris but it did not take but a few Seconds to extricate them. Christmas gift unggcstlons. bollda? Hps-era, attractive aiiortmrat. Silk kealery for womea and tnr n at Hellerman's 5D& Uofcaiaa street. 12-Z1-J

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