Hammond Times, Volume 10, Number 17, Hammond, Lake County, 7 May 1921 — Page 1

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NES-McLA UGHLIN INTERESTS UY ON LAKE THB WEATHER. Probably ibontm tonight ana Sunday natmrr la southern portion tonight. EGGERS FRONTA GE ILL DellTared by TTMXS Carriers la Rtmmoad and West Hammond. 60 Per Month. On Streets a&4 Kew St and. 3o Per Copy. VOL. X. NO. 17. MAY 7, 1921, EIGHT PAGES irk SATURDAY AND WEEKLY EDITION ck To

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Qomservation

WILD LIFE PROTECTION IS URGED State Official Appeals To Banqueters At Big Meeting.

Strict taw enforcement, to save, the fish. g.m. and bird-, was "r Curt. George X. Mannfeld. Stat. Fisher ie- and Game Division, Department of r-onservation. who spoke last evening to one cf the largest gatherings of fishermen, hunters and enthusiastic listeners ever assembled In the interests of wild life conservation. Ho was here as the Buest of the Lake County Fish and name Protective Association. The occasion was the first annual banquet of tho new association which was held at Phi! Smtdt's new Sheffield Inn at Roby. Sportsmen and their wives and friends ate fish and talked f h and game to th-ir h'-arts' contert. Phil had seven cooks sweating In tn0 kitchen to keep the tables stocked. As j extra added attraction ho threw a fireworks display on "Wolf river. Thse hundred were seated at the banquet table, of the u".n dining: hall filled to Its utmorf. others were served in adjoining: rooms, and stood in the doorways s the state official began to speak. Attorney LeGrand T. Meyer, western game huntr of note, acted as toastrnaster and made an opening: address favoring: wild life protection and endorsing the present work of the Indiana Department of Conservation. He was followed by State Organizer A. K P.odine. of Marion, who explained the organization drive and paid a tribute to the work and efforts of the Indiana tame warden. Supt. Mannfeld dwelt upon the In--enforcement features of the Department of Conservation. He paid compliment to Director Weber and other officials, and showed by facts and figures that no efforts are being spared at the present time to "dei.rr the good." Through organization In every section, he, stated, much help may be given that will not only ai'd in running down violators, but will help secure convictions where cases are clear. This is largely & matter of public opinion, he stated, and an intelligent public sentiment favoring- th, preservation of natural resources. "Without such cooperation from the best citizen of a omn.onity, both men and women, convictions of even the worst of offenders are hard to make. Supt, JIannfid made a plea for clean sportsmanship and a wide-awake Interest in the preservation of the state's fine natural resources. The attentive attitude or the large audience showed the fine Interest displayed. The hatching of black bass was entered into in detail, from the early nest building to the distribution of the "flneerllnes" over the state. This was eagerly listened to. It was a scientific exposition of tjv spawning process of the bass. Mr. Mannfeld urged the members ol the club to stock their fine waters In 1-a.ke, countr with came fish, and to keep the fish planting: up each season. He. said that w;ttrs like "Wolf lake ate worth more to tho citizens as fishing and outing point for their recrea tions and healthy enjoyment than the citizens are aware. He urged the members to protect such waters In every way, keeping them clean and beautiful. Motion pictures followed the speak ing and the audience was shown phases of game life In native haunts Ducks, geese, t.-HJ turkeys, and other b:ids In flight and on tho ground were ,-hown. Fishing scenes where the "big '.r.es" were actually landed came up and were well enjoyed. These pic tures were interspersed with reclta lions and jokes. A feature of the vening was a display of fireworks on the shore of the lake. The annual banquet. was attended by members of surrounding clubs In Indiana and by delegations from Chicago and Illinois, who stated that the event bs the largest banquet of fishermen and hunters they had ever attended. FURTHER WAGE REDUCTIONS SEEN Independent steel companies will soon announce further reductions in the wages, according to an official of one of the lerge Independents. He said that his company would announce p.nother cut as toon as they were In a position to increase operations to some extent. So far steel companies have put Into effect reductions from 20 to well over 30 per cent In the common labor rate. CITY MANAGER MANDATING EVANSY"ILLE. Ind., May 7. Judge Robert Tracewe'.l of the Y'andcrburg Superior court, having issued a mandate ordering Benjamin N'ewrnsn, City Clerk, to recertify to petitions Tie holds asking a referendum on the City Manager plan of Municipal government, preparations were made today for a special election, the date of which will he determined by tho city council May lt. Tn event .this election favors the City Manager plan nominations made at last Tuesday's primaries will le invalid. Newman had held the petitions did not contain sufficient names of qualified joters.

DID YOU HEAR

THAT A NIFTY new parcel post mail wagon is an acquisition of the Hammond postoffice. REGULAR doings at the Country Club Jazz and a busy entertainment committee. First of the spring dances. A SPECIAL, train of 11 Pullmans ; assed through Hammond on the Monon late last niehl bearing horse fans to the Louisville derby. A MASON" street man who holds the long distance record for observation, says that beauty used to be only skin deep, but now it is knee high. TILE Hammond Wet Wash Co. has been Incorporated at Indianapolis for $10,100 with the Thiel brothers, Harry, John and Frank as directors. TOM CROAK was granted a divorce from his wife. Edna, yesterday in Jude Keiter's court. Tom will have to remain single for two years. PHIL, GREENYVALD, who lost out in his race for the city judgeship nomination, is thanking his friends for Aheir support Just the same. KEY". I. M. IIAUSER. formerly of Lowell, Ind., has accepted the patorate of the Federated church of Union Mills. Ind., and started at his new work this week. STATE Game Conservator George Mannfield has an exalted opinion ol Hammond after the great reception he got at the Lake county banquet last nisht. AN" unknown person broke a window in the D. and YV. Motor company, 644 Calumet avenue, last night or early this morning and escaped with a truck load of tires and tubes valued at $500. CHIEF OF POLICE JOE NITZ of West Hammond Is trying to sell :e captured automobiles at auction today. He has already received several mail bids ranging from 50 cents upward. OLD DOC CLARK has gone down to Wlnamac to sojourn for a period and the natives down there will be regaled with some yarns the like of which they never heard before in all their yount lives. PROS. ATTT. W. E. THOMAS has purchased a lot in Crown Point up vhich he will build a bungalow and take up hip residence 'at the countseat, berausa of his duties In the criminal court. JOHN" MILLETT of the Colonial Sporting Goods store is belnif kept busy these days taking the measurements of Hammond baseball players for their uniforms. He says more teams are being fitted out than ever before. THE maternity ward of St. Margaret's hospital Js keeping quite up to date In equipment. The latest Improvement Is a new type of electric table which Is considered the stuff In bathing and drying babies. ST. ANDREW S parsh in West Hammond is preparing for a big day a week from tomorrow when the three new bells for the church will be blessed. Impressive ceremonies will be carried out by his;i church officials. FRANK HEALET, the Chicag-o entertainer who told the raw stories at the fishermen's banquet last nignt. made the hit of the evening evrn it the women folks did refuse to crack a smile. HAMMONDS school census entitles the city to another truant officer to help out Pat Kellly who has been struggling with the Job single-handed, The law allows another man when tho enumeration passes 10.000. GARY multiplied Its school- census by five and rroudiy proclaims a population of 75,000. Using the same basis Hammond people could be crowing over 52,000 if it had the nerve to look other people in the face while doing It. JOHN" PHROMMER keeps Interest In the Hohman street road race from lag ging by entering his Ford roadster at the last moment. "He's a regular dare devil in tleht places. The new Hohman street buss is also going through its preliminary heats. FLOYD KLASNEK, 241 Highland st., Hammond, lugged a pickerel that weighed 4 pounds 7 ounces and measured thirty-two and one-half Inches, into John Millikan's rlace this morning. He had just caught It at Cedar Lake. POSTMASTER JOHN L, ROHDE getting a high standard of help at the federal building and says help is finally getting easier to get after the great war stress. Ills efficiency and close attention to duty are winning Mr. Rohde many encomiums. EAST HAMMOND man says that recent outlandish actions at Stodola hall dances warrant his calling the morals committee of the city council for another inspection tour soon. A smart Alec up-town girl the other night put it all over the East Hammond girls at shimmying and the whole bunch Is sore. , A HOMEYVOOD housewife to her Polish maid, on departing for an afternoon et bridge. "Helen, the ash man is due along here, give him this dollar to take away the ashes." On her return. "Helen, did the man take the ashes?" Helen "No. he say $3.00." Housewife "YVhat did you tell him?" Helen "I tell him to go to hell."

POLISH REBELS ARE

SPREADING TERROR

Inflict Many Casualties on Italian Troops Who are Hard Hit (INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE BERLJN', May 7. Polish rebels have invested Koenlgshuette Glowitz and Nicolal, three Important towns in upper Silesia, and have already Inflicted more than 100 casualties upon the Italian troops who have borne the brunt of the fighting on the allle-d side, according to information from Beuthen today. The Poles were said to bo menacing the Oppeln district, the seat of the inter-allled control commission. The allied troops estimated at more than 10,000 men are short of arms but the Poles are well equipped, and in the past few days have captured a large amount of artillery from the Italian Plebiscite troops. Heavy fighting has occurred In the region of Gross-Strohlite, where the Poles attacked the Italians with infantry and artillery. The action of Adelbert Korfanty, the Polish Commissioner, In declaring himself president of the free state of Upper Silesia, has caused much apprehension among the allies. A sensation was caused here by an announcement by Herr Dommicus, Prus slan Minister of Interior in the Prussian landtag, that a French officer and French soldiers were captured while assisting Polish Insurgents to dynamite the Of pcln-Brleg railway. EPIDEMIC BATTLE East Chicago Health Chief Modifies Restrictions; People Aid Little Ones It's ft long road that has no turn. The good Sisters and the kiddles at the Carmelite Orphanage at East Chicago are winning the battle with the series of epidemics that threatened to wipe out tho little home. Alhough there ere more little graves in local cemeteries than there was a month ago- death snatched away seven curly-haired III tie girls at the orphanage during April sunshine Is beginning to prevail once more at the Orphanage. Smiles are beginning to appear on the nan faces of the convalescent little ones and tho care-worn features of the Carmelite Sisters are beginning to re-lax--for yesterday Dt. J. A. Teegarden executive of the East Chicago health department, accompanied by his staff Inspected the home, took throat cultures and then lifted certain of the quarantine bans. The isolation ban against the whooping cough patients is expected, to continue for some time, however. wKxir a reuzB xtbsbs a rmzzirn Whnt with diphtheria, measles, pneumonia and whooping cough raging among the 15 Sisters and 65 llttlo ones at home, mostly girls, the orphaned and homelesr tots had a hard time of It. For a white the undertaker was calling daily. And resides, 'the orphanage, which depends on charity for Its support, soon ran out of funds. There was but little food left In the pantry, the coal bin was running low, blankets were Insufficient, and night gowns were needed. Also, the Sisters, locked In by the quarantine regulations, could not go outside fc r assistance. But some good Samaritans heard of the dangers that threatened the little home. Trained urses were rushed from Chicago. A fast taxi-cab was pressed into service. Rush orders for antitoxin, blankets, night gowns, sheets, hot water hags, ice packs, liniment, disinfectants, medical alcohol, soup meats, foods oranges, spinach and cookies were delivered not only by taxi-cab but by the speedy motor trucks. HELP BEIWO GXTZK ygWhxfgrwzvv"pTldfzk Dally puppllfs are now being deliv ered to the 15 Sisters and 65 children and gifts of clothing, food and money have put new heart Into the home, that was ravaged by one of the most deathdealing epidemics that ever beset a Northern Indiana orphanage. Among those who worked hard at the orphanage . was .Miss Oordus Ruby, a trained nurso of Cljlcago, who Is in charge of th mirslng work. As head nurso Mtss Kuby not only had sick children, but s.he had overworked and sick nuns In her care. Miss Ruby has won considerable praise for her day and night vigilance at the orphanage. SHOOTS BROTHER IN QUARREL ALTON. 111., May 7. Chris Rain yesterday 3hot to death his brjther. John Rain, following a quarrel over a woman at a dance. The ded man leaves a w,fe. His slayer Is hc!$ by the police. NEW YORK GREATLY FOREIGN WASHINGTON. May 7.--The foreign horn white poi v.'.-iLion of New York C'ty constitutes 33. per cent of the total population of t'a metropolis. The Census Bureau ann.on today. The total popiii-r -n of the c!iy Is f. 620. 048 of w.t ch 1.0S3.21C are foreign born whites. Natives of I'msl numbering 479, I predominate In the fors go born population. SPUDS 90c PER BUSHEL The Hammond Produce company, State and Sohl streets, are selling potatoes for 90c a bushcL

ORPHANAGE WINNING

5EKNEWS FLASHES '

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE YVASIIINUTON. May 7. The war department will make public apology. If the name of any man la erroneously published in the list of draft evaders now being made public, secretary of YVar Weeks announced today. The secretary said every effort had been made, to check the list but that it was Impossible that errors might have crept in. (BUX.Z.STXN) NEYY" ORLEANS. la.. May 7. Frederick D. Levee, Ixs Angeles, Attorney, was shot and killed by his wife, a former Cleveland, O.. court stenographer, at St. Charles, and Gravier streets, one of New Orleans' busiest corners, at 10:15 a. m., today. Thousands scurried to shelter when the woman began firing. (Btrx.x.BTzm CHANDLERY' I LLE, HI., May 7. Five thousand dollars in cash and Liberty Bonds was token by yeggs from the vault of tho People's State Bank here last night. It was estimated by bank officials today. Six charges of nltro-glycerin were used by the bandits in blowing open the safe. Five thousand dollars of the amount stolen was in cash. NORTH SIDE LADIES GE THE CREDIT Now that the prlmar7 election is over and honors are being passed out for the efficient work which was done by tho workers in bringing out the heavy Republican vote, a well known citizen of the North Side puts In a good word for the women of her communit y. "We must not forget that the ladies of North Hammond were as faithful arid indefatigable as any of the ladies of the city," she says. "They certainly carried the republicans through with great honors although the odds were against us. Some of the finest lady workers it .has ever been' my pleasure to meet were at the polls that day with willing heart and glad hand of friendship out for the candidates. "Our woman candidate did not quite get her share of the votes but it was not the fault o the woman workers as our men do not seem to approve ol petticoat government as they called !?. Nevertheless, give credit where It if due. The women were on the job from six bells In the morning until the polls closed in the evening regardless of the cold weather." HOW SALVATION ARMY HELPS The helping hand always extended by the .Salvation Army to those in distress was never better exemplified than it was yesterday when Eneign Sam Hedegaard got into action, loaned a worried mother some money and then succeeded in trapping the man who' was harras.'lng her under the guise of a federal officer. Mr. Hedegaard received a call from the woman yesterday morning. She said she must have $4S at once or go to jail for using the malls to defraud. Hedegaard gave her the money first and then Inquired into the affair. He found that a collector for Sears, Roebuck & Company had visited her home and demanded the money which was due on a phonograph which had been purchased on the installment plan. She informed the collector that the machine had been traded on a larger instrument at a Hammond store. Then the collector sprung the announcement that he was a federal official and would have to prosecute her for using the mails fraudulently. Hedegaard decided to see the man, but he first consulted Attorney Glenn 3'eters. They framed the questions and the Salvation Army leader soon found his man. "Are you a government man?" he demanded. "Yes, sir." replied the collector. "Where are your credentials?" asked Hedegaard. The man produced a shiny star of the Illinois constabulary and a small identification card. The fellow agreed to accompany Hedegaard to the federal building where the matter was laid before U. K. Commissioner Surprise. There the man denied he had said he was a government man, but Hedegaard and several other witnesses testified against him. He was placed under 1500 bond and released until a preliminary hearing can be held. He gave his name as Frank YV. Hill of Chicago. Death of Mrs. McCoyMrs. Clarice McCoy, nee Kerner, died at her home at 142 3rover street, Hammond yesterday noon, following an Illness of several weeks. Death Is attributed to heart trouble, brought on by six brothers and sisters. Roy, Fred. The deceased was 32 year of age and is survived by her father and mother, Mr. a.nd Mrs. J. H. Kerner and by six brothers and sisters. Roy. Rred, John, Ed. Mrs. YVilliam Morrison and Mrs. T. R. Eastrldge of Taswell. Ind. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Death of Mrs. Bennett Mrs Sarah J. Bennett, mother of Paul Bennett of the Orpheum theater, died last evening at 8:S0 o'clock at the home of her son. 226 Sibley street. Funeral will be held at YVinslow, in., Slonday.

WASH

INGTON I PLEASES ALLIES Glad That U. S. is to Participate in Supreme Council Meetings BY EARLE C. REEY'ES f STAFF CORRESPONDENT I. N. SERVICE IiONDON. May 7. Tho news from Washington that the United States will re-enter the councils of the allies and will participate actively in the future meetings of the supreme council, the reparations commission and the council of ambassadors was received with deep satisfaction in official circles today. It was pointed out that this action by America probably will exert- tremendous influence upon Germany nnd will go far towards compelling Germany to accept the allies' Indemnity terms. All of the allied powers and the associated powers are now in accord, it was declared, and are presenting a solid front to Germany, in the demand that Germany meet not only her Indemnity obligations but alt int other demands levied upon her under the treaty of Y"ersailles. The action taken In Washington makes it certain that the United States will be represented when the supreme council meets in a few weeks to take up the Yap Island controversy. America's notification that she win resume participation in the allied deliberations was received this morning, the foreign office announced. 10 BOYS William Quinn, living1 at 420S Oleott avenue, East Chicago, was seriously Injured last night by a west bound South Shore freight train. Quinn and two other boys had caught a ride on the train from Gary and just east of the Cudahy Packing company plant. Quinn fell and was dragged along for over 100 yards before anyone noticed his danger. The train was stopped and Quinn was taken to tho car barn at Chicago and Carey streets In Calumet, 'where he received first-aid treatment. Later Quinn was taken to his home. YVhlle little Tony ITatesocky was practicing on his new bicycle along Todd avenue in East Chicago, having a good time performing stunts, turning corners at break neck speed, to show the boys that he was no amateur, collided with the Mother Bread truck coming olT of 144th street and was seriously injured. The driver, James Cavanaugh stopped and picked the little fellow up and took him to the Hammond hospital. AND GARY ree liquor law violators were given a quietus In Judge Klotz' court in Hammond this morning, as the result of several arrests made by the federal officers in the last forty-eight hours. Bennte Bonski, who operates an "Ice cream parlor in Jry, Mas found to have in his possession several bottles of patent bitters, with an alcoholic content of 40 per cent. The judge fined him $130 and give him a suspended sentence of ninety days on the penal farm. Andrew Demkovich, 416 119th street, YVhiting, pleaded guilty to selling the illicit booze and paid a fine of $130, and was sentenced to ISO days on the penal farm. The sentence was suspended upon a promise of good behavior, but it is stiff enough to keep Andrew on the straight and narrow path for some time. The third violator was Mike Yasvoch. 221 119th street, YVhiting. Ha received the same fine and sentence as his fellow townsman, with the addition of an order to dispose of his soft drink business within thirty days. INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE BERLIN", May 7. The Polish commissioner in Upper Silesia, Adelbert Kerfanty, who was re-called by Warsaw but refused to obey, today proclaimed himself military and civil governor of Upper Silesia. Italian troops have suffered heavy losses in battles with the Polish insurgents In Upper Silesia. The Silesian Poles are reported to have sent an ultimatum to the allies demanding: 1. Inter-allied neutrality in Upper Silesia. 2. That the martial law decree be raised by the allies. 3. Dismissal of the plebiscite iolice chiefs. 4. Suppression of all German language newspapers. The ultimatum is said to threaten a campaign of sabotage in Upper Silsia if there is further interference by allied troops.

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INJURED IN E, CHICAGO

WHITING

MEN

PROCLAIMS

HIMSELF

GOVERNOR

PENH

ENGINE

IS AT HARDOR A Pennsylvania engine running light east on main line of the Ft. YVayno division was derailed early yesterday morning Just west of the I. H. Pelt and Pennsylvania tower, in front of the Inland Steel Company plant, at Indiana Harbor. It is said that the engine was going about ;0 miles an hour when It struck the derail and the engineer realizing the danger shoved on the brakes and threw hie engine Into reverse that kept it from mowing down tho tower. YVhen the sand had cleared away the engineer and fireman found the engine flopped over on one side and burled deep into the ground, but they were without a scratch. It is the custom of the towerman to set the block of distant signal plant apaint any foreign trains or traffic not scheduled. After the last train had passed Friday morning the towerman had thrown oves the derail and showed the distant signal against the Pennsylvania sc as to protect the I. H. Ik It train coming in about 6 o'clock. But the engineer evidently figured he had the clear and disregarded the signal, which resulted In this accident. The wrecking crew arrived on the scene of LhA accident about 7 o'clock Friday morning and were working until early this morning clearing away the wreck Rnd reraillng the engine. MAY CAUSE E ritlTrBuirtAui, WASHINGTON. Mav 7 rft-r,. leaders here predicted an "uprising" In me petticoat ranks of the republican party if the hopes to have a woman In the cabinet is blasted. There Is a burring In feminine circles over reports that the prslJent will name a man to head the proposed department of welfare, most probably Brigadier-General Sawyr. his personal physician. Foreheads pucker oyer tha question of whether he "ever really promised" to name a woman. It Is agreed he said "something" In the campaign speech In which he announced his plans to creat such a department which led to the impression that he intended to place a woman in the cabinet, but can it be claimed that he ever "cam rlht out" and said so? Candidate for the honor of being the first "Mrs. Secretary" to sit In the councils of the nation are. bobbing up everywhere and pressing their claims on the white house. The names of Mrs. George T. Guernesy of Independence. Kan., former president of the Daughters (of the American Revolution: Mrs. D. R. Robins of Chicago, president of the women's trade union: Mrs. Julia Lathrop, Mrs. Chrlstlnebradley of Kentucky and Mrs. Gifford Tlnchot. are prominently mentioned In connection with the new cabinet portfolio. RAILROAD HEAD RESIGNS JOB 'INTERNATIONAL NEW I'.'!C.T1 STMG 'iJIS. May . W. A. W.hb. Y'ice-President s.nd general manager of Cotton Belt railroad resici.td because of differences with other officials, it wss announced todiv from the o'.ficc cf the company. YWbb d'ssnrced with the policy of th? company to re-tt'n crtain officers of senior service In dispensing with some officers in carrying out the policy of reducing expenses, it was announced. Reports that other officers of the com pany at Tyler. Tev., Mount Pleasant and Pine Bluff, Ark., also had resigned because of the departure of Webb, could not be confirmed here today. Their resignation have not been recelvet at the general office. RESTLESS FOR INTEREST DUE WASHINGTON. May T. The secretary of the treasury would be dfrected to demand from America's associates in the world war immediate payment t,f the $700,000,000 to $800.1)00.000 in-1 terest due on the $10,000,000,010, owed this government by them, under and amendment to the so-called soldiers bonus bill offered In the p.nate today by Senator Norris, republican, Nebraska. The purpose of tho Norris amendinnt, he stated, is to make immediately available money to be diverted to the aid of American ex-service, men. GERMANY WITHOUT A CABINET BERLIN". May 7. Germany was still without a cabinet today with but four more days remaining in which she m;ist accept or reject the allied indemnity ultimatum. Herr Mayer-Kaufbeurin. German ambassador to France, who wast summoned to Berlin by President Ebert. was expected to arrive, today. It was reliably stated that bot hthe chancellorship and the post of foreljrn minister would be offered to the ambassador. Herr Mayer-Kaufbeuren Is a member of the Centrum party. His friend." said it would be impossiMe to tell whether or not he. would attempt the' formation of a new ministry until he j ' had ytudler the political s'.Piatlon. esDeclaliy the attitude of the coalition headers upon the question of Vccepting the ultimatum.

DERAILED

EEMNIN

UPRISING

Big Independant Concern Owners Of Important Purchase. Assurance that Hammond will hav one of the country's big Independent steel mills, came today when it was officially announced yesterday that tho Jones-McLaughlin Steel Co.. cf Pittsburg, had completed the purchase of twenty seven acres of land on the like front Just east of the Illinois state line. Much concern was caused by the news as the frontage Is part of th territory Included in the outer slip" of the proposed Illiani harbor, and speculation has been aroused sji to whether the two schemes will Interfere with each other. The Pittsburg concern had not made public its plans at ?ht time the rurchase wa made and that tt was In a large measure re?pona;blt for the selection. The purchase price was given as $325,000 and title to only twenty-sever, acres of the old Eggers estate passed However, as the land lies along the lake it will be possible to add considerably to this territory through exercise of riparian rights granted by the state. The tract haa a lake frontage of 2.700 feet and under the atate law new land can be made which will increase the tract to about 300 acres as has been done at Gary and Indiana Harbor. It Is this feature of the Indiana law which has. been responsible for several plants landing in the Calumet region which would otherwise have gone to Chicago "With th construction of the proposed interstate harbor on Wolfe Lake, the Jones-Laurhlin plant will have rail

and water shipping facilities equalled by any eteel mill in country. unthe ARDENT KISSER IS PUT UNDER ARREST Gary's most ardent kissing artist was found this morning when J. Mahan, the new manager of the McClelland 26-cent store, was arrested on an affidavit signed by Miss Margaret Lappell. The affidavit charges assault and battery. Miss Lappell visited the police court with her father. She was In tears and demanded the arrert of Ma tan. S.i said that this morning Mahan had ordered her to work In the stock room in tho basement of th store and shortly after ehe went there ha appeared. lie seised her and kissed her before s'is was awar of h! Intentions. Sh pntested, whereupon Mahan, !s said to have kissed her again. The warrant for Mahan's arrest was placed In the hands of - a. policeman who hurried to the stora. Ha was to'd that Mahan was in tho basement. Descending: the stairs ho net t girl coming up. She was cryin. Th cop asked for an explanation and was informed that Mr. Mahan had Just kissed her and ehe wanted him arrtsted rlgftt away. Mahan is held in Jail at Gary under $1,000 bond and the cashier ! In charge of the store. Th owners hrt. been Informed of his arreit. E, CHII MEN LEAVE Six cltlrens of East Chicago, arrested last week on federal warrants, went t; Indianapolis today for arraignment in the federal court.The men against whom Indictment.were returned by the last grand Jur? were Chief of Polico Ed-a rd P. O'Don nell. Captain of Police Themos Downey, Alderman Stanley Racr.kowski, Nick Y'ujonovich, John Step.movich, an 1 Nick popovioh. All are charged with consrlring to defeat the ends of the Y'olstead set. while OToiuieH anfl Dpwney are accused of accepting bribes. Little of the nature of the evidence against the men has been permitted to leak out. but it is known that federal prohibition enforcement officials h.iv been able to pHce mass of testimony, oral and by affidavit before the Jurors. The indicted men gave no Intimat'oii before leaving as to what their plens would be when tey faced Judge Geijri-r who is acting In place of Ju lfc-e Anderson. SALVATION ARMY DRIVE SPEAKING The preliminary campaign of Hammond's Salvation army drive begin last night when Jesee E. Wliton. Morse Dell Plain and J .11. Conrv spoke at the vaudeville theaters an-: movie picture houses on behalf of tho social service work of the army. The speakers were well received bv audiences who displayed admlrat!o-i for the work of the Salvation arm; and indicated a willingness to contribute to the fund that will be raised during the drive which opens May H to continue until May 17. Hammond's quota Is $7,001 and the ranney raised in this city will be ivent here by the local representatives of the Salvation army. Ball Game for Carmelite Orphans The Knights of Columbus Unity council of Hammond will open the K. of C. Suburban baseball leamie season Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock with a ,ime against the Harvey, II'., K. of C. The proceeds of the game are to be given to the Carnulite Orphanage of East Chicago. Knig'.Us of Columbus of East -Chicago have been invited :j be present.

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