Hammond Times, Volume 15, Number 173, Hammond, Lake County, 13 January 1922 — Page 1

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TWO CITIES HIT BY DISASTROUS FIRES LAST NIGHT FEHCH POLITICAL UPPEJIWJliL STltS TiF FTiPE if'f P PI .. 0 1 H IIPOO ranr i a nmr

BRIAND CRISIS IS STARTLING Situation Fraught With Possibilities for the u:s.

WT GEORGE R. FIOLAIES t STAFF CCKRESTONDENT I. N. SERVICE! "WASHINGTON. Jan. 13. The fall of tha Brland ministry and the resultant political crisis in European affairs overshadowed the armament conference today and eng-aged the attention of statesmen in Washington a'. most, to the exclusion of all el3e. American officials, as well as European visitors, who are more directlyconcerned with the upheaval abroad were figuratively keeping one eye on rarls and the other on the fan-American building, where tae naval treaty ia ia Qnal process of re-vamp-ing. While the r.ew cTisi admittedly e-ame too lat to materially affect the Wajhiagton conference, it was conceded on all sides tortay that the situation Is fraught with important possibilities In connection with the economic conference that has been called to meot in Genoa, In March. The French upheaval certainly will delay the administration's official acceptance of the Genoa invitation and It may result, officials admitted today, in American participation being limited to "unofficial observers" instead of regularly credited delegates. One high American official said today that America s action is largely dependent upon the attitude assumed by the Poincare ministry which succeeds that of Brland. It was pointed out that Briand fell because h was suspected af "knackling" to Great Britain, of being "too lenient" In German reparations, and of "truckling" with soviet Russia. Th assumption therefore. U this, officials stated, that the succeeding French ministry will be more stern and unyielding In its policle. FALLS IN PULPIT Cased by poisonous "moonshine." Thomas Ran of Michigan avenue, Inliana Harbor, started to tear tip the town and paint it red. P.agran B'arted about 4 o'clock this morning in the north end of the city. With a lantern sfolen from the switchman's shanty on Baring; avenne. the wild Irishman had broken his way In the Good Shepard's c-hurch on North Earing-. After gainingentrance the little man sma?hpd in the windows and destroyed everything in sight. Tmzed from the effects cf "moonshine," Regan fell exhausted in the pulpit as he was about to smash the crucifix. In this condition Police Officer Kerr found the Indiana Harbor man. He was brought to the Fast Chicago police station and bookfd on a charge of being drunk and ma-licious trespass. This morning after sobering up from the night before, Ragan claims that h does not rcnrfm'oer anything that occurred . DIRECTS CAMPAIGN OF WAR VETS FOR 1,000.000 MEMBERS Rlelvln Ryder. Melvin Ryder, national chief ot taff of the Veterans of Foreigrp Wars, is directing the organization's extension campaijrn for . million members. Ryder is one of the editors of the Stars and Stripes, the ex-service men's publication. The veterans' organization is 22 years old and includes veteran3 of the Spanish American war and campaigns and service in foreign countries, as well as men 'vho saw overseas service during the world UaRobert G. Woodside :s commander-in-chief of the organization. Reuel W. Elton is adjutant general and Walter L Joyce quartermaster ten trail

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TP. Ti if Miss Mildred Ellert and Rein aid Werrenrath snapped on the beach, i Reinald Werrenrath, famous baritone, is one of the many noted visitors at Miami, Fla.. these days. He ia shown above chatting with Miss Mildred Ellett, Miami's prize beauty, who recently won a $1000 contest. They were introduced on the beach. Tl Charles Sarprlse, who has been acting as receiver for the Gar Motor Track Company, was this morning named truatea In bankruptcy when the matter came up for hearing Ibefore Peferee Harry C. Sheridan, ia the Federal Court at Hammond. Prospects look much hrighter for the creditors of the company then they did when the state court receiver was first appointed. Mr. Surprise was able to present an exact inventory of the tangible assets of the firm. The building, machinery and stock of parts was given at J401,454.62. The accounts receivable and notes having a face value of $125,000 are also held by the concern. A large crowd of creditors and representatives of Gary banks attended the meeting. A creditors' committee was composed of representatives of the Timken Axel Co., the Buda Motor Co., and Parri-sh & Bingham, three of the heaviest creditors. No other names were placed in nomination aftiy Mr. Surprise was suggested and his election went through unanimously. The trustee was authorized by the creditor to get the affairs of the plant in shape for sale and to fi!e a petition lor the sale as soon as practicable. It is thought that by the middle of February the plant can b sold free and clear of leins. Attorneys McAJeer, Dorsey & Gillett represented the petitioning creditor? and Attorney Clarence Fretsch was there to look after the Interests of the corporation. He volunteered every assistance in his power to help the trustee in getting the matter through the court in a satisfactory manner. At no time during the meeting was any criticism uttered regarding the management of the plant during the last eighteen months. SIXTEEN ENTOMBED SCRANTO.V. Pa., Jan. 13. Sixteen men are entomed this afternoon by a caic-in in the National colliery mine of the Glen Alden Coal Company in South Scranton. Three men, each believed to be badly injured, have been rescued and taken to hospitals. The cave-in, whiuh orcured early this morning, came without warning and caused panic among the mixers homes In South Scranton. Buildings were shaken and families of sleeping miners were tumbled from their beds. Street pavements crumbled as the earth gave way beneath them. The people ran to the streets, many clad ; in their night ( clothes, there to taoe greater terror as they saw the street veritably hobbling up and down, the surface opening and steam risslng through. "While men, women and children were fleeing In terror there came the news that the cave had entombed 19 men in the Dun more No. W. Hurried call? were pent out for officials, doctors, nurses and ambulances. A big crowd gathered at thi mouth of the shaft. Three injured were found and brought to the surface. Big mining men came to render their assistance. Rescue parties were formed and the work of digging out the imprisoned men started.

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Indianapolis Meeting fori Law Enforcement Officers! Turned Out to be a Farce j According to Gary Official No definite plan was mapped out by the city, state and government officials to further the enforcement of the prohibition and other laws at the two day Fession at Indianapolis called by Governor Warrfn T. McCray, according to Gary and county officials returning from the meeting last night and today. "As far a.s results are concerned, the meeting might as well not have been called," said one well known Gary official to a Times reporter this niorninr. "When we went to Indianapolis we thought that they would take up some definite plan, but nothing like that happened." "It seemed to us like everybody was there to get an ear full," hut mo.t of the officials that were present, especially the higher ups, seemed afraid to talk for fear they would put themselves on record." Towards the c!o?e of the sesslsn It is said that a certain dr.wn state la-iy reformer was permitted to appear before the body and talk and she as'ked the state officials to take some steps to close the picture shows on Sunday. A former preacher and now prosecuting attorney in a down state countyfollowed at hfr heels, offering a strenuous objection, making the statement "let good enough alone, I believe the picture shows on Sunday are far better than poker games and moonshine parlors," he said in closing. "In a small way the session was a fiMie," remarked the Gary official "and we are no nearer to a solution, in keeping down crime, wiping out moonshine and other offenses confronting the enforcement officers of the state." NO INCOME BUNKS UNTIL FEBRUARY 15 You'll Have to Wait Before the Income Tax Hits You in the Eye. People who are just wild to pay their Income tax must curb their impatieaca. It can't be done for a while yet. The Internal Revenue Department has not sent out the new return blanks and until .they are received the public will have to wait. "No income tax return blanks have been rereived at the offic." said Deputy Collector A- Dick Maddux of Hammond this morning, "but I will see that fie Information is given out as soon as the blanks are ready for the patrons." Mr. Maddux says that in all probability the blanks will not be ready for distribution until about February 15. This is largely owning, he eays, to the latest amendment to the International revenue law which will require the attention of the department in closing up delinquent, current and amended returns of taxpayers for the last fiscal year. GEN. SEMENOFF, ANTI-RED LEADER, EN ROUTE TO U. S. J 3 ?k:t 4 X 3 'v.'-l 5 1 v'& Y . The most recent photo of General Gregorie SemenoffGen. Gregorie SemenofT arch foa of the Bolshevists in Russia and Siberia, is en route to the United States from China. Follovine repeated failures to disrupt Bolshevik rule at Vladivostok and at othtr points In the Red-ruled country. General SemenofT has Become practically a nomad. United States officials are not disturbed by the rumor that he intends to raise money in this country to finance another campaign against Lecine's A lorces.

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kte v 1 T-T-ar Mis3 Dctfy Jane Hamilton. Miss Betty Jane Hamilton of Newcastle. Pa., it living to the remarkable examples set by the three older children in her family. At twelve she ia already .j college and .7jrk ng her way -hrouph. Her brother and two sister showed r marked ability in art and educaj tional subjects at early ages. Her i family i: descended from Alexan- ! der Hamilton. DISAPPEARS F1NTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE CHICAGO. Jan. 13. Police here to day began a diligent search for A. Hirch, manager of a shoe company in Gary, Ind., who vanished mysteriously after buying railroad transportation here. He left Gary Monday. He car ried a large sum of money, according to his relatives in Gary. H' BY ROTARY "Th Rotary Prosperity Campaign has developed into a great newspaper prosperity advertising campaign, throughout the United States and Canada," said Morse Dell Plain of the Hammond Rotary Club today. "Newspapers everywhere are becoming identified with this prosperity movement and The Times, in its customary public spirited way. is contributing to further the success of the cam paign." "This campaign is a mutual association of business men, advertising men and nublishers, all represented by as personal Influence." "A series of advertisements, four tn number, will appear at the rate of cne per week thro-jghout the entire country and all emphasize the fact that prosperity is "Jupt Around the Corner." This thought will undoubtedly lead to courage, confidence, optimism, and action action by hundreds of thousands of business men that will bring about an early return of real prosperity."' "It is apparent to all stndenta of economic conditions that the margin between prosperity and depression is represented by public confidence. It Is Interesting to note that in spite of the so-called hard times In this country. thre are no reports of people freezing or starring to death. Everybody has clothing to wear and white bread to cut. and raw materials are piled up until they are a-drug on the market. Tho latest possibilities for prosperity are self-evident especially when contrasted with conditions prevailing In European countries." "Improvement of the situation is already apparent. In items here and there taken from the newspapers every day the improvement is convincing." "We have etrucl: a business revival. We are or the road to normal production, employment, sales and profits. We are headed for prosperity." ANOTHER GARY BANKRUPTCY Maurice Phillips, proprietor tof a general merchandise store at 1635 Broadway, Gary, today fllea his voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the federal court at Hammond. Mr. Phillips as defcts amounting to $fi.5?8.Tl and lists his asset at $3.;4i33. of this $2. 50 repre?ents stock vln trade and open accounts $578.5'?. ALL PAY SAME PRICE. J. V. Klrkendorfer, manager of the ! Gary Baking Co., who make the cerj tified and Butter Crust breads denies . that he had any conference with any ; customer house relative to the reduci tion of price as charged y one of j them. "They all have to pay the same '. price," said Mr. Kirkendorfer. HO HBI-.HS. Opening a window wiih u knife thieves last night entered the store of Delmar Primmer at 171 Indiana avenue. They got $S in nickels and dimea.

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NfrvV I'OTIT, Ky.. Jan 1 Z . Twj ir.or-i companies of suit-i militia will arrive here tolny to aid in handling the fctrike situation at the Newport rolling mil l.i, which is lc-1-iri'd to he getting more a ute daily. V i;U the arrival of thse troops tliero will L eight companies on du'y in the strike zent;. roik-o ar.d deputies have o-ls-j been ji'etaile-J . Wilhin the pa.'t two days demonstrations of ;olrnce ha", inercasod against mployee. of t he mills, according to Major Ja mes K. Pi 'Ion in COUNTY TREASURER COMMITS SUICIDE BFTirJGHAM, lil., Jan. IS. X. B. Munday, 57. county treisuror of Singham count, is fle-j,! today from a self -iiiflicted guns-hot wound in hla right temple-. Munday died late la?t nigVit without rvgaininy; consciousness) or leaving any -word, a-s?iniug a cau;-e i for the act. .Aided by tho county cleric, tlic two made, a thorough search of Mundiy's inner office, where the, vault Is located. Munday when found was unconscious ar.d bleeding freely .from the wound which was inlcted immediately above the right tar. Munday was well liked and widely known throughout the county. Hi" family and friends declared they cou'.J not account for i.Is act, although it i was hinted that trou-blo within the j family and financial worries had driven him to dcjpoudenc-y . Besides a wifo, MunJky leaves 'J-irer children. BONUS NOT FOR LEGION TO OISCUSS INDIANAPOLIS. InJ.. Jan. 13. IIow money shall be secured to pay the so-called soldier bonus Is the business of congress to ascertain and It la not for the American Jje.gion to say how It shall be accomplished. This was the assertion today of Ilanford Macnlder. national commander of tho legion, when Informed by the Inttrnation News Service of the 'administration' steps toward a solution of the bonus problem through marketinr of British bonds. The legion wants early passage of the pending adjusted compensation legislation, Commajtdex Macnlder pointed out, but "how" the money Is to be raised is a subject the legion hap "kept far away from" he declined to Hazard an opinion as to the feasibility of tho bond -alo plan. TWO ESCAPE IN AUTO SMASH Andrew Ilornak. of Hammoni, and John Fordosdl, of 33 Narva pls-ce, Eat Chicago, narrowly escaped being injured yesterday afternoon when their cars: In which they wcra driving, smashed into each other at the corner of 115th street and Forsyth avenue, Hast Chi- j cago, causing considerable damage to j both Ci.rs. . I "Witnesses of the accident claim that , Kordosdi, driving a big Elcar, was go- ( ing north on Forsyth avenue at a high ; rate of speed and seeing Hornak com- i ing onto Forsyth, oil 113th street.' tried to pass him, swerving to the left 1 hand aide of the street, arid on the ' wrong hand side of the street, cra.sh- ; ing into Hornak'a Ford. Foth stated; that they believed tile ether plowing tip to allow him the right or way to i pass. i Neither of the occupants cf the cars ; were injured. i GTJSS BARGAIN SALE BRINGS CUSTOMERS One of the longest step taken to cut the cost of living was that announce! by J. Gus.. taiior and habcrdifiier. a! 36 liast Slate street ; c?'f rd.iv when he came out with a sensational announcement that be would sell a good Suit or an Overcoat st ten dollars and that his choicest suits and oi ercoals would be FHcriftced at three prices. JIO. $15 and J23. with all other portions of his stock reduced similarly. A Times reporter was delegated to investigate this unusual offtr, and he found that the statements as made in the announcement yesterday were true, in every respect; that a man's Suit or Overcoat could actually be purchased for ten dollars. This morning found many p:.-ple there looking for the bargains. NOTICE law offices noMrrnnni-ii PITTFIIS & liRTiIIAMJ Our temporary office.-H will he open for baslncM in Suite . Kimbsrh Blocks over I.lon Store, on Monday morninc. Jnnaary 1(1, lt'. Onr library nnil valirable paMr nre intact. Tele phone Hnmmonil Z2'0. I,. I.. HOMBF.Iif.F.H. t.l.H D. I'KTEB), JOHN W. SIOHTIILUiD, R. M. ItOVCF., KllA.TK W. DCGGAV. 1-13-3

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command r. I t"" pericij of i.ol. I Emplnye.js troj !,-r.,-tf-d t .from the mil! by th-:- ! to" prevent ai tark.-. ..n 'rs and syrr.r aUvzerp. iKiv. by strikThc trumps at e also subejet to aL-'iie and orbing, bu' no attack has b--en ui.i-le cn them. Workmen were Kurronnded last, night a the y vere on thr-ir way to w-Tk. at lea. t 00 men atl'J women following some of then!. C u-.ly tho presence t ( Iho troo;-.; pre t r; ;-.J a VaHle. tt : r i. E EXPRESS LEAVES BUS i ! Train 14. the Kr ;:'.? solid expre'. , due in llammonti from Chicago at 1 :L5 , the ar.ic train which wht n toin im . Chif-ago s'"ily rr."rul r-.g; juii:j ! r - ! derail near tho ilran l Calumet u:'aw- I iricge, 1'ounJ h-.-r ;inx wailing- at 12.; i same briiae tliis af it. moon. j Rounding tho c-jrve ir?m ti c t. t,l the loc-iinot;-, iou-Io-d into the rf a r ' of a ' f . . 'y.: cars, t ; ..- op; two of th'm i." a ir.av- ij l;ii,di:ng wood I The crash net irroi a, the north .id-j preach of the bt j-j -e -4 nu tied up tra.li.j ; cn hot'u tho i;r.c ani Nlck! Vli tracks. As in Thursda-.- tcornlcy wreck no one was itijure'I. (DL'LLUIIN.I INTERNATIONAL SERVlCEi I'VHl.vu.ON, Jan 13. Gold imports ir to l.ha United States were t-0 per tent higher in 1921 thsn in 130 and j-rater than in an previous year in the cojntry's ihstcry, according to flgurts rr.adi public by ths Con-ua:rs department today. (Bl I.IXTIV.t INI ERSAT10NAL NEWS SERVICE! 1VAE 11 1 N O T O N. Jan . 13. Aw.erlca's f-'rtirj:i commerce has shrunk to the lowest iK:nt recorded In the last five yt-u.ru. according to ar. official report of ths Pvpattmeat c" Cc-mmtrce today. (Bl I.LI.TIX.) INTERNATIONAL NEWS EERVICE3 WASHINGTON. . Jan. 13. Th' pri:e of Ford cars will bo reduced on JanuEjy IJ. it vs announced here today ly Henry Fsrd. (ituttriTn.t l INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE) tCEiJN. Ji-"1- IS. One huuirru ani cighty-Svo prisoners were re lo-a.ed from Mour.t Joy prison todj.y under tho loyal decro-3 o a.;n:icsty issr.od yet...-rday by K'-ner C'c rgo. Two hundred bl'urk atid tan police evacuated the I"-.iblin barrack:, during trio diy. T.hcy wiTi sii. for ErgianJ tonight. THE CITY PLAYGROUND "All w ork and no play make? Jack a dull boy," mys the old adage and Irf like vtia, ".ill cricks and r.o pliy grounds makes a City a Jj'l j la- c tn which to live." Tr.anks to the magnificent cift of Murray Turner, we ha-ve the land but bare acres do not complete the c-tjoct Mr. Turner h-id In trind whci f. took the o il Is; the publ'c. ."-pir-i t ar.d e " i no:; . What are v. e k - dn with thi-. lard ? If we are ko ng t.- nifske it a f - playirrourd n-Ttiiy of our City, v hen C o e s'.r- v. ' 1ocro i ! "i 'i i. .'! ui r (f V.'cj' Haiiimotid Purk Uoard. in talking te. the Rotary f";:l. nul'liiH the proJei.t of the V, o-a IT.-i.inir "rul play ground. "A e-.t lluiiiinon.-l h.is .e. Ismd anil r-as lii.v? trs.opn in bond?. Thereby gr ntly u 'l ifir the s lo-c-c-s of tht-i : ; hi -s. i o'i n i. Jlammoiil -o : h l- rari-l gro-vth. grt-.it pr 'of i : y : 'i 1 l.irg'c population !.ii'i.31 ;i ' o- j tarry .n at oljyc aaJ wlthos.-t li;y h n 1 f - be art c tff-jrtb. There ir nt 3 'i-s ti on that e . i ry civic, bu-!:o i-j and welar ci'ib and authority will Je-in ia to put the w p ".ay-ground over. The q-.eh'lo'i i -, 'who will start, and how soon ? ' FORT WATXr, Ir.d.. Jjn. li The arrest here cf e ht j-outha. six cf them boys of high school age. after a gun battle nit n a iet :;!, e of tho local police derartnu-rt. eler.rred up a long list of fjuto;i:oh;le theiis, ftreet car hold-ups a:;d st"ie robberies. Confessions by inc. i -.be rj of tiia Pang li. the hands of tho poh.-e. account for the tluft of twer ty-f. ve uiomohiles which were dismantled foi "'. ;r ..us aWc part;; or rebuilt, and hisoosisf of. The I.oj s ii' .,;; arrest ne George i(''u""!i-: "..i.e; s. : i .. garage at m hie.ii :h - -rr- wer (l. -:-ma.nt'lel, Itusel! com "ui !oi: r':-.. his broth' r. ;.:oi i--e n.vt :v. Morton T'crhrr.eier, Ilu-rh Mi'K""., l-lilw.ird Sk'.nnv, Frank Niihohis .-..o! ,r..;. T!am'-ey, In their con fe oiois- the l.ioys reteal automobile thefts at Van Wert i.nd Llma, Ohio, and many points in Northeastern Indiana.

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SI 00,000 Ruff Block in Hammond and Harbor Hotel Ravaged &y FlaniES

at ii.i:tj John Kotn-r wan found ilead et 3 P. m. today. I-ylus about 2) feet from the eorajif of the ofTlce ilm't u-ej Iiy J. J. KuiT, in the nrtlict t-ortier of the building, liis nianslrd liaily 'ai takcru from beneath a Ioai of debH. Ifis face bore Ie-p aanli ! piti moutb to torrheail. ilter iitu I:Wnth nil nve vruh j-t"! f X iMirnfil itir trjt mask In; liaii hjst:Jy iJonue ! beft.r -ute.-inx the bitildiiis ltr the tijrij aoI J:t fltfi, !iat Oi;Mi!i loJt bi.n into ltbi'i'iliua itiinc couli . aj . s-,3 l.tie-w I. Irs iiicK.'io i '.arv;::. ,o i- v. ill crr kfn, prolbIy, hit id t biff !U line today. Shift. i' trag,r i hrt firM in tlie jjii-i ut liie lUoutitrGu lire arn,irtBiut. Tlie boily kh tiil.il) tn ilniUirrinn' C nderrakiiiK Ji Iot. on fioiirnan l.-rf 1. Sl.iior I5rowT. bl-f Mil nj othfr eir oj;cinlsi -vTitl inert tonii.'t to rn-ike nrrannciiicntt for Uie f ifi .'rii'. liief Mil fr!i Krtif n :L foe.-jted. W?icn (ounii t-Jn ln.dy rn jinneJ lcif.aib a mtTf.t of rt'u', r:ghiUK tnlf j ton. i e f. -jjii.' n rr:.s.vr; it n.i a m re t.iry leas or 1 1 Z ' , (: 0 o .a the tell e.xac. e l by tc-o flies that hist r.I-..t ra!lfd Citic-.s of Calu me t d ; n .' Fir-uddies cf ,Jrhn K'.;-:r, riar.-rof-nreeiantc att,rhe:I to Il.-.'nxf i 1 Cc-.tra! fire ttaticn, rcputc-d j ouo of .':: m).-t daring men i:i ti.i dept rt -nnt, are pimping v.aier from tii -: Has-;mer.t of the Ruff building, c."rn.-r Hohman street ar.d Mucn.ch court, this nicrning- ?n belief that hla body lies buried beceath. the dcbri3 of thre-; f.oors. LOST IX VA1.V ATTEMPT. Ixe is thought to have be-en lost In a vain attempt to locate the source'ef the blaze that was sweeping the first Poor of the bui'l-lng. Twice dragged from the byildltie almost overcome by fatigue and smoko he was seen to entej a tiird t.mo. No trace of him lifts since 'ocen found. Seven hour.-! of ta-vace fighting by f.rcratn cf three cities failed to save the Ruff building in Hammond's biggest fire iilnc-2 the Windsor Hotel 5:-, Stato street -vas gutted ty flau.et three years ago. W ATIT.lt ACTS AS J-T EI Water from rlx po-werful srrer rr,.playing Into the doomed bulldiiig seemed to act as fue-1 for tho flaiii-? lather than a doterrent as the tongue? of fire whipped up from the baetnts;" after the; first flour had fallen. The handsome fhrvo-story brick render buildinsr erected les. than a aostu years ago this -momitig 1 little rnorthan a shell. Virtually evoryt ;'- the structure, occBpifcd (y a. hardware .slore, p.hyfri''!a-ci3 and dentists' officer, lawyer;-,' c ff'.c-.'?. om merci.il sch.toh and two furnished flats, was dsstvoyej. The loss this mornirs was eet br ,T. J. Rjff. ownr of tho building a' SlOO.fOO. ThU' Is c'.l covered by insurance. IIAIT CSllTAGO SIlFFETtS-Coincid'-r.t with Il&ymmoad's !".'it(ireil ih-"u?ari'l dollar firs the i?tcity of l.hi.-t C1ui-a2o suffered a he-vy Uim wh?n ilanie.-s rwceping through the. old Harbcr Houfc- at Block nuo and Michigan , itvcru'i remove i fnm IrKliana Harbor one of- the landmarks of the community. The Ilarlx-r Hoiise, a tliree-etory 'rr.n-.e bnildlng, was .4iid to iav been the fii-st la.i-g- structure elected In Indiana Harbor. It hod be a re-nrune i the Wj:h:nston ITofl. It was a romantic ti"'t in the M d,i;-s. I TKKMIIA 111 SY THFTliM'.aT.S Tho fre h"io was dmcove.rrd c-miy io the evei.mg. Frantic rails fro:;, ! ! irr.-rn. lid for aiVliii'-r, U tire equirj,r.. nt to r.rht the V.ui hulh'ir.g tiro w n.A met willi lite response thvt East i"hicag-- lt:-eif was baltlir.g to curb s v';id rire. (mi-e under eo-itrol l.cw- , v r a company of tho Twin City firc-rh-Hifers was 'lispatei..--.J to tho Him -iM -i j rmerger.cv . Th-.- jr.' n onlv-,!. Ih-ed, wet. and wo: n re.it. t'nd.tur" I th"-.- -;e' to work lm me. I i a t c '. y . STATU FIHi: MA It SII A I. I IllItM.. lk'forta to iletormin.; the c:u:-o ,.; the f.re that destroyed the Ruff ' r.I'd Ing iu ' llamtion 1 have met - i'h ;ircf3. Spon'.ano.'aa comb'ifh ;,riong the paints and oils, fiaya '..! Nill. Crossed vir.-. Fy M. Kuff. be. au.e the palr.ts and oilj wo re :!. last to burn.. This p lint nwairji so' ileiuent by the sti.to iir-j r; rrh-"l Oti 1o arrive late t'day. The fire w first dl'civered ly Jcr.r Kurt a, ..I'-.trici-.n t.::i roomer wi'h Mr, an i Mr.-, ,1-hr lt.lh v. ho o. cunied a flat in be rear -t ; he Xh:r.i ;h..or. He v.as drest.ini.: for d'nr.e-. lie snt.-lled snivke. li o;,e!Kn .- o,3ter eleer of the fit and a cImj-I ef ga. and ti'il fi!hn:r . ho stairway v. i'hc-it ht.rirt int- ibo room . li. ru idied d .-.enstiir? . (ITII"!!".S TUVAMS A th .-orncr of Fay.-tie an-. 11 h P-ihi r.i a 1 i oci.-siit j,j.t :r.ish---l 'iiii.o.r. ; hs oti f.r : . The fin t ir.oke'" n r- I'.i- wart;e th-y had o. hllih'H-;; ', od vwiih c T'.gnlter w'th Tnl'!. he returned to hh fju3,rt:rs. Tho two men ha-uny g.t.hr rol .1 few arti. lr.,3 of c'othinpr. There was no thought tha.t tho tin eCi.nttu.ufcd on Vss- ive)