Hammond Times, Volume 16, Number 144, Hammond, Lake County, 8 December 1922 — Page 12

Pace Twelve

THETTMFS Fridav. December 8. 1922.

hia hla

POILU SHOT BECAUSE HE WOULD NOT WEAR BLOODY ARMY PANTS

By Hrrbrrt M. Dartdaon I:SliFTTi0RRJI!,0t'E,tL, SERV1CEJ PARIS, Deo. France's hlg-haat court of appeal iuui cleared of staJn th memory of Ludan Bersot. It

iia.s granted S.000 franca iiow and 16,000 franca minor female child.

Who vraa iAiclen BaraotT Just a pollu. Not a hero. A vlctutn. aecordnlg- to I'Huinaalte, which recount his etory cf the pitiless machinery of wax. Early la 1915 Bersot. acoordlns to lUumanlte, asked the eupply-aer-ifeajst of his regiment to get hJru aoma new red panta . He asked aevral times for the pants, ixirhaps Impatiently. At the end of a Ions period the ergeant aknt Bersot th panta. They had been taken from a dead aoidlex. Thay were filthy and atlflt with dried blood. Bersot wont to tha aars-eant and .pretested. During: aa arg-umeat r which, followed a lieutenant entered and reprimanded Bersot for arguing j with a non-commissioned officer, j Wheal Bersot opened his mouth to i protest the lieutenant ordered him to be quiet and to put oa tha panta. When Bersot shuddering-'. y refused the lieutenant had him sent ; to the guard ho use for eight day?. Friends of Bersot protested, and the affair got to the ears of the colonel of the regiment. The coloj nal wis indignant at the protestjar. He determined to make an example of Beraot and summoned a court martial. Bersot was charged with "refusal to obey ia the present of the enamy. Ha was condemned to death February 13. 1915, and shot the follonr- ' ng day.

"BUT LABORS AND ENDURES AND WAITS"

.Hammers Carried to Destroy Booze Evidence MUTES UTIONAl. NEWS SESYICE1 CHARLESTON-, W. Va.. Deo Hammers are among the chief ac- ' ecssorlea carried by motorists in ' Raleigh County, according to Cap-

r . I FOX TH FAJ?XS; J a1 cf I )f . ' y0

( II lilt

tain Thomas C. Norton, command- unexpectedly come upon State police Ing Company C of the State Police, during their tours. They are not Ther are far use in case the driver, f Used, wlth murderous intent, but ii i i nerely to destroy evidence. At

the sight of a State troopar there is a crash of glass and moonshine is doused In the road.

sE: '

MUCH ILLITERGY IN

U.S.

whloh have received the greatest influx of Immigrant during the last decade. "Tha American Legion ia api palled at the discovery of America's low standing among- the great Towers of the world in point of

literacy." the Legion's Americanization director stated. "The correction of this deplorable state of affairs will be one of the foremost activities o ftho Americanization Commission. Among the first steps which the Uegton will take are the holding of an American Education Week. December to 9, inclustve. and tliundertaking of a fight for total exclusion of immigrants for a period of five years. The Legion's hope Is to eliminate Illiteracy by 1927. according to Mr. Fowell.

INCREASE IN CAPITAL STOCK t INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE) TERRE KAUTC, IN'D.. Dec. 7 Xotlee of Increase In the capital stock of the Hulman Company from $900,000 to $2,500,000 was filed in the office of the county recorder. The new stock will be offered to employes of the company only and each employe will have a buying right, regulated according to his salary. The money received for the sale of the new stock will be used In Terie Haute.

USE SULPHUR TO HEAL YOUR SKIN

For unsightly skin eruptions, raah or iblofclvcs oji ICace, neck, arms or body, you do not have to wait for relief from torture or em

barrassment, declares ainoted skin specialist. Apply a little MenthoSulphur and improvement ehows next day. Bscause of Its germ destroying properties, nothing has ever been found to take the place of this sulphur preparation. The moment you apply It healing begins. Only those who have had unsightly ekin troubles can know the delight this Mentho-Sulphur brings. Even fierj'. itching eczema is dried right up. Get a small Jar of Howies MenthoSulphur from any good druggist and use It like co'd cream. Adv.

EYES Examined by Dr. L C Aririn New Improred Method

163 E. State St.. Hammond

LEG ON

CHARGE

A FINE

WATC

THE PRACTICAL CHRISTMAS GIFT We carry such a large assortment of Dependable Watches that you may feel certain to find just the kind you want and in keeping with your contemplated expenditures. Our Watches are Reliable TimeKeeepers Combining Quality and Value

INDIANA TOLTS. IXD.. Germany Is now first on the list in tij relative .literacy of nation and the United Slates eleventh, according to a tat am en t made public recently by Garland. TV. Powell, na

tional director of tha Amarlcan

Legion's Americanization Commlso ion. Couxitrlea whleh have never 1!.1 Urates than America, acwwdins t" J'uweJl. are, in relative order: Ormanv. Dmmirt ni .

j Holland. Finland, Norway, Sweden. ! Scotland, Kng'land and Wales, and ; France.

Xne estimate of the 1920 census, '.rowing- that more than five mil:un peisont, or per cent of the American population, is illiterate, H too low. Towell e'ates, because a confession ( illiteracy ta a f.ensuslaker was nenessa.y to enroll the parson in the lis o those who can neither read nor write. Thin made it easy far tha illiterate to conceal his Ignsranct, since there was no test of literacy, A person who could read and write only a fewwords was not classified as an Illiterate, Fowall also pointed out. In twelve States the tatal gain in illiteracy was 11T,S4 daring the period between 1910 and. 1920. These States, aocerdtnc to the IjDion. are fo rthe moat part thos'

Men's Leather House Slippers, $3 Of brown kidskin 10ft. well selected leather. Slippers made in a way lhat aisures the utmost in comfort. They're to be chosen In Romeo and Everett Style A gift of these slippers is certain to be appreciated. And the pricing is so moderate as to make this an excellnt saving opportunity. Values to $4.50 Saturday only, per pair $3.00 JAS. B. ORTT HEADQUARTERS FOR PRACTICAL GIFTS 169 East State Street, Hammond, Indiana

for Him rA standard movement in solid gold or gold filled case selected from our stock will afford Him a pleasure to accept. Prices from, $15.75 to $250.00 for Her Consider a dainty Wrist Watch, of which we

have a fine assortment. She will surely appreciate your thoughtfulness in making the selection. Priced from, $10.00 to $350.00 Let us be your gift counselors. A small deposit reserves any article until 1 wanted. : S. 'SILVER Jeweler and Manufacturing Optician 1 77 E. State Street. Hammond, Indiana Store Ogen .Evenings Until Christmas

HAMMOND XMAS

Read Our Bargain Ad Today

STORE

Another Ad on Page 15

IS now readv with aKnnHance of everything necessary to fill your wants this Yuleude. Toys for boys and girls. Gloves, Hosiery, Dainty Underthings, Jewelry, Blouses, Bloomers, Dresses and many other things for women. Neckwear, Gloves, Belts, Mufflers, Und erwear and Sweaters for men. Household niceties, such as Towels, Spreads, Scarfs and all kinds of beautiful Linens. If you walk an extra block we guarantee to make your money go further. Be sure to cash in on our stamps "Double Stamps All Day Every Day" is our slogan. And as a special feature Saturday morning we will give four stamps for one with each I Oc purchase or over till noon. Plenty of clerks to help

you tomorrow. Come early.

W. E. Long Co: THE PEOPLES' STORE State and Sohl Streets, Hammond

HIE TA

ilJlifa

TOWN

The unusual values we have given the public to celebrate our removal from 538 Hohman street to 72 State street has not only opened the eyes of hundreds of buyer, but through their recommendation of our big bargains to their friends, our snappy low priced merchandise is fast becoming the talk of the town. DONT take our word for it come in and satisfy yourself that our o ff wings are the biggest bargains in the city, when grade of merchandise and workmanship are considered. You can't make money easier than by reading every word of this ad. If you wish to dress neat for less.

-Day

SPECIALS For Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 9 to 12 Men's Suits $22.50 to $25.00 1 A Ejri values ; special, at J " Men's Overcoats Latest models, $25.00 to $35.00 values; 3-day special $16.50 and $18 50 Men's Mackinaws $8.50 to $1 5.00 values ; speciaf, $6.95 and $7.95 Men's Slip-Over Sweaters Heavy wool, shaker knit; $8.50 value; for 3 7Q

VMM

days only

Men's Brushed Wool Scarfs "1 CQ Regular $3 value P 1 Men's Silk Crepe Shirts 1Q $7.00 to $10.00 value. . . .P--4 Men's Pure White Dress Shirts Silk striped, ideal for Xmas gifts, $3 value; special. . . . Men's Pure Wool Sport Coats In brown and green heather, $5.50 I0 1Q value; special, 3 days. . . . Men's High Grade Caps Newest styles, colors and materials, $2.00 to $4.00 values; special $1.49 $1.79 $1.98 Men's Hats $2.50 to $5.00 values $1.49 and $2.98

Men's Work Caps $ 1 .25 to $2.00 value ; special 75c and 98c Men's Heavy Sweaters For QCp work. $1.50 value ZJJJ Heavy Flannel Shirts n gray blue and khaki'- regular $2.50 to $3.50 values $1.59 $1.89 $1.98 Men's Work Shoe $4.00 d0 QQ value; special nfiUO Men's Corduroy Pants $3.50 and $4.50 value $2.49 and $3.19 Men's Serge Trousers For 20 QQ dress; regular $5 value. ...

Boys' Wear Boys Suits $7.50 to $15.00 value; special $5.49 and $7.49 Boys' 2-Pants Suits $8.50 to $15.00 value; special for 3 days $6.95 and $8.49 Boys' Overcoats $9.00 to $15.00 values; 3 days only $7.49 and $8.49 Boys' Mackinaws $6.00 to $12.00 value; special $4.19 $5.49 $6.49

mm A

$2.79

Boys' Pure Wool Pull-Over Sweaters

$4.00 values, for

Boys' Sport Sweaters 4-pocket model; regular $2.50 value; 49

Boys' Knee Pants $1 .25 to $2.00 value;

special, for

Boys' Caps $1.25 value; special

89c 89c

. mi

Women's Wear Women's Heavy Brushed Wool Scarfs 2 -pocket and and belted models ; regular QQ $4.50 value P.OV Women's Slip-Over Sweaters With belts and pockets; $4.50 value, 0 QQ serial pt.OZ

Wool Heather Hose Regular $1.50 value, special ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

98c

59c 98 c

Wool Mixed Hose With clox regular 75c value Silk Hose Regular $1.50 value, special

Silk Camisoles Just the thing QQp for Xmas gifts, $1.50 regular. . Woonen's Night Gowns Packed in holiday boxes for gifts' d 1 1 Q $1.75 value : 1 1 Boudoir Caps Regular 89c and $1.35 value; special, 49 c and 98 c

Children's Sweaters Values $1.75 to $3; special $1.49 to $2.69 Infants' Sweaters Regular $1.25 to $2.50 value; special 89c to $1.39 Baby Sweater Sets- Regular ( O 1Q $3.50 value; special, . , t , . 1 Baby Buntings The ideal winter wrap, regular $2.98 value; gO 3Q special . ......... ..

V. A,

RFI I FT" 11 cy J j 4 M& HamdH

Ladies and Gents Tailor and Furnisher 72 State St., Hammond, Ind. ONE DOOR WEST OF OVLAND-FUDGE CO,