Hammond Times, Volume 16, Number 156, Hammond, Lake County, 22 December 1922 — Page 1

BUSINESS

'ELS SMOOTH ROAD TO TTER TI1 THE WEATHER Partly cloudy tonight, with the lwft ttnptritmr about S3 C CrecBt Saturday fair with moderate temperature! Moderate southwest to wit winds. nnirr JlJlL

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VOL. XVI. NO. 156 FRIDAY, DECE MBER 22, 1922. HAMMOND, INDIANA LflHT

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NEW PLANT KtAUY 1U ! 10 EMPLOY ASK 111 j 16,000 IN FOR MONEY

Times First Published Story of Purchase of 70 Acre Hegewisch Tract The Times story, printed several months ago. that Henry Ford was going to build a huge plant in Hegewisch has finally been officially confirmed, after other newspapers, real estate promoters and even Ford's representatives had strenous1 denied Ford was even considering build:ng at Hegewtsch. The Chicago Tribune today says: Henry Ford is going to build a $6, 000. 000 manufacturing and assembling plant in Chicago to employ more than 16.000 men when completed and which, U is predicted, ultimately will be one of the world s greatest automobile establishments, possibly in time rivaling the Detroit work?;, which is understood to have about reached the limit of growth. .Title to a seventy-acre tract in Hegewisch. bounded by the Calumet river. Torrence avenue, 130th street, and th Nickel Plate railroad, was taken by the Ford Motor Company yestt rday and the first of the proposed four units, which will coirt $1,500,000 each, is expected to be employing 4,000 men by nest May. CAPACITY 500 CARS IAIl.Y The official announcement made by Hodge, Chandler & Nicholson, sales managers of the Calum,et Trust, frotn which Ford bought the site for $256. 26t5, settles definitely the rumot that merely an assembling plant was contemplated. The company's closed car bodies, formerly constructed at Detroit, will be built here. In addition. 500 cars will be assembled dally, which is double the cabacity of the Wabash avenue and 39th street buildirg. The first unit of the huge new plant will tiavu a floor area of nearly sixteen acres. Architect Kahn, of Detroit, has drawn plans for a one-story building 3.365 feet long and 503 feet wide, which will makt: it one of the largest structures In the city. OTHER PLANTS COXTEMPHTED It is planned to bring lumber in by L-oat as well as automobile pa-ts frorn other plants. The Nickel Plate will handle traffic, of course, for all the roads that serve the property. It is announced that Forj contemplates several other American plants. LAKE CO. TOURISTS AT ST. PETE! Twenty-two Rrh Florida From Gary ad Ind. Harbor Alone. ST. PETERSBURG. Fla., Dec. 22. (Spaelal). Wi'h the formal opening of the winter season less than two weeks away, more than 12.000 tourists have already arrived in the "Sunshine City." and Included In that number are 1100 from the state of Indiana. During the week there were five arrivals from Hammond, while reservations were made for So others due on or before January loth. Dr. and Mrs. T. E. Bell, of Hammond, have returned for their twelfth winter visit to the "Sunshine City,' motoring through from Indiana, Making the trip less than three weeks. They are now located In: their new winter bom at C020 EueUd boulevard. Mr. and Mrs. B. L. P. Bell, of Hammond, are back for their third winter stay and are located In their winter home at 1045 21st avenue nerth, " , There are also twenty-two tourists from Gary and Indiana Harbor. indications that many other Hammend residents plan wintering here Is evidenced by the numerous requests made of the Chamber of Comraere information bureau for literature descriptive of the city and its surroundings. That organization is mailing booklets free to those writing "for them. The Royal Scotch Highlander band of Indiana will open an engagement. Sunday. January 7th. when free concerts will be ffiven twice dii!y In Williams park. WHITING LADY GETS SAD NEWS "WHITING, Ind.. Dec. Mrs. Miller, mother of Mrs. William Zweig- of Atchison avenue, Whiting, died at eight o'clock Thursday evening at her home on Jefferson St.. Chicago. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at twothirty from the East Sida Lutheran church. MASONIC NOTICE Garfield. Lod-e F. & . .... ..ill ho;d ;t tailed (.nesting Friday evening. December 22nd. 7 o'clock. M. I1. degrees will be conferred. Members requester to attend. : F J. IfEHRMETER, W. M. 12-21

RSBURG

Public Approves of Plans For waterway Mayor Brown emerged from a eon fcrence with engineers of the war department this morning and anouneed that the width of the Grand Calumet river would bo 200 feet "The war department has decided that the river must be wide enough to permit tw0 boats to pass in rnr'l' stream while a boat is docked on each side. That will make it a four-track river."' said the mayor. Engineer Bridge immediately incorporated in the original resolution his stipulation and the board of works was expected to start the ball rolling late this afternoon. When the board nt at 2:00 o'clock all members were in accord on tho proposition. MEET TOOAV The resolution to be patsed today provides for the widening and straightening of the river. This will be done with the greatest dispatch. A date will be ret in the near future for a hearing- of all property owners and the assessed benefits and damages will be presented to them. If the board of works l able to complete the dedication of land within the next six weeks it is possible that Cor: srressman Wood will introduce into congress a special apropriation for the dredging of the river so that work can begin next year. f The project should not take over eighteen nonths. Public approval of Mayor Brown's resolve to put the project over without delay was manifest on every side. 0 CAtSE FOR DELAT "We have never gained anything by delay except to increase the cost."' said Melvin Monnett. "The river should have been improved years ago. There was nothing gained by delaying the deep sewer system or tho .Industrial high school."

"I see no reason why this proJpeet should not be pushed as fast a Tirr-siiplr " said Dr. W. F. H'-'t "The government has been ready for year?;. It is something that should have been done many years ago." "Hammond puts things off for year and then the war came along and they- couldn't be done,"' said Sam Walker. "We're way .behind schedule. I hope the mayor keeps right after the river improvement and puts it over. "We all know he can do it because he put over the deep sewer and waterworks projects In Quick time." "Fine." declared William Ahlborn. Tve dav t" flr-t lsk 'ri-" ter pulls Into Hammond will be the greatest day in the history . of the town. ' I hope we see it soon." "There is nothing of greater importance" said Car Kaufmunn. president of the Chamber of Commerce. 'The Chamber of Commerce stands ready to assist Mayor Brown in this undertaking. It will be of benefit to the entire city." . SCOUTS LIKE .THIS KIND OFBUSINESS - Here's what a troop of Boy Scouts can do when the gang sets its collective head on helping out a worthy cause. The following articles -were collected 'by Troop 3 of Hammond and turned over to the city for distribution to needy families: 100 cans of provisions. 60 cans of home canned food. 25 pairs of shoes. 1 dozen sweaters. dozen each of old overcoats, dresses, hats and caps. Scads of baby clothjpg. 1 baby carriage. $13 in cash. 1 bushel each of potatoes and apples. 1 live rooster. Many other miscellaneous articles". Troop 3 had a whole truck load of stuff to bring Christmas cheer to many Hammond homes?. In celebration of the event a "food party" was held at the "Washington school last evening. Parents, troop officials and other visitors were pres cnt. There were fifty guests. Parents, troop officials and other visitors were present." There were fifty guest?. Parents brought refreshirtr.nto with them ami a treat time j was had. The food collection was ! none under direction of Fcoutr ' master V. K. Long and his assistant. Dick Parker. Mr. Long left his ; department btore last evening right in the busy rush in order to participate in the celebration. DETROIT MAN MANAGER OF LEE AGENCY Robert L. Hooker, formerly credit man with the firm of Grinnell Brothers,. Detroit, 'has taken the position of manager of the James Lee Agency, collections and credit, SOI Ruff build iner.

uAN FATTY COMEBACK?

Ira i uADSUTHXA, Pec 33 Ksury x. rnspp, president of th Stats Board, of Xotlon Tleture Censors, said today taat Tatty At buckle films cosy slurwn la State of PsasLsylTSJtla. 8T. TA.VT, JClnn-, Deo. 33. Mayor Arthur E. Nelson declared bis intention of pre-rentlng1 aay films featuring "Tatty" Axbckle recently reinstated by Will M. Hays, from bedag shown bars. "Am Mayor, x will use evry power that X possess, to keep A, buckle off St. Taul screens," he said. . ! doat vut Arbncxle shown hare In spit of what Mr. Bays bat seen fit to do." MXZTNXArOXaS, Xo. 33. Mayor Oeorge E. Xecb, la a statement about display bar of Arbnckle alms. folowtnff tae morle comedian's reinstatement by Will H. Says' aid: "Personally the reappearance of ArhucUe la the movie theaters is sry distasteful to me, hat before X consider any action towards barring him la Minneapolis. I think it only fair to adTs the local theaters the chance to fear blm.TE POUR IN TO ILL HAYES LOS AXOTLES, Dec. 22. A vigorous protest against against the return of Koscoe "Fatty Arbuckle to the films was sent to Will Hays. "Boss" of motion pictures today by Mayor Oyer. The mayor despatched the following telegram to Hays aboard the California limited at Newton, Kan sas: . "Am informed you contemplate j returning P.oscoe Arbuckle to films. ' I believe showing of pictures featuringArbuckle would be a viola- ' tion of spirit of ordinance governing motion picture exhibitions and offensive to public morals. :'iiuch exhibitions taken in connection with wide publicity given distracting details in case of peol pie vs. Arbuckle would have direct j tendency to contribute to delinquency", of youth in this city. ! "Public sentiment strongly' opposedHope you will reconsider decision." t The major's telegram was the rcj suit of a visit to his office yestcrday by six prominent. Los Angeles ' ministers who quested him to take action protesting against the reinstatement of Arbuckle. PROTESTS AGAINST : "FAITH'S" REI Mayor of Los Angeles Sends Telegram To Will Hayes. WASHINGTON.- Dec. ' 22. The i protest of the national - education association against thq reinstatement of Roscoe Arbucklo 'In the movies was followed today by the announcement- that Miss Effie McGregor, an official of the association had telegraphed "Will H. Hayes, president of the motion .' picture producers, and. distributors, of America requesting that ho withdraw his grant of clemency to tho comedian. Miss McCregor said her request was made in behalf of half a million school teachers, whose "intimate daily contact with more than 20.000,000 children, gives them a high appreciation of the value of the right kind of motion pictures." The National Catholic Welfare council also Issued a statement condemning Hays for reinstating Arbuckle and callirii? opou Catholic men and women to "prevent the showing of Arbuckle films.'' T FOR E. Enoch Harris, Hammond automobile mechanic, after haying several chances to think thing over, and arrange to ra" support money for his children who are with his divorced wife, Martha, is now in the hands. of the sheriff and will spend Christmas In the county jail unless he can rake together the necessary money pronto to square himself with the court. Mrs. Harris was granted a divorce June I. Harris was ordered to pay a week t osupport the children. He was al-eady In arrears $34 on payments he a fcsurposed to make while the suit was pending. September 18 he was pulled into court for failure to meet his payments. He asked for time and was given until September 2J. He was held in contempt when the matter wes heard, but on' his premise to pay' up the jairsf ntence wai withheld, peecmber 14 a new citation was issued against him but the sheriff reported he . could be found. This morning Tnoch was located and brought into court.. His pleas were In vain. He was ordered to jail until -he can comply with 'he cou-t order.

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BIG FIRE BRINGS LOSS OF $100,000

Fire that completely destroyed the Woolworth 5 and 10 cent store at 8429 Michigan avenue Indiana Harbor, early this morning, burned out a family in the flat above and offices of Dr. D. F. McGulre on the second floor, besides causing slight damages to. the Columbia theater and Spar's pool room, two adjoining buildings. Fire ftghters express the opinion that only for the ratld lake winds that bad subsided during the night the entire city blockwould have been destroyed. Tne aggregated loss by fire suffered to these' three business places will total, more than $100,000. The building alone is valued round $22,000. Merchandise of the Woolworth 5 and 10 cent store, office and household furniture " destroyed on the second floor would amount to nearly 17.5,000. All three fire engines East Chicago, Calumet and Indiana Harbor responded to the call. Amid the flaming Christmas trimmings, blazing toys dangling overhead and merchandise caught afire on all sides. Twin City fire fighters battled with one of the most stubborn flames that ever occurred in these parts. The fire, believed to have been started from an overheated furnace, seemingly took effect in all parts of the building at the same time. Front, rear and roof of building were a mass of flames almost simultaneous with the first tire alarm. James Mehas and family, occupying" ie upper, flat at 3429 Michigan ave. were run into the cold early, this morning when the fire swept into their apartment. Mehas dperates the Dollas restaurant on Block avenue. The library, medical stock and surgical instruments of Dr. D. F. McGuire, valued at more than $3,000. were completely destroyed. Since the fire Dr. McGuire. has moved into temporary quarters at 3417 Michigan ave. .Throe Kast Chteao "Ire engines manned hy a courageous staff of fighters had gained control of the blaze at 8 o'clock this morning and saved th two adjoining buildings that were constantly threatened with destruction.. The thousands oi Indiana Harbor citizen, who witnessed the fire praised . Chief Smith and his men for the courage and bravery shown In handling the blaze. , The destroyed building was owned by Jacob Pogash of San Diego, California. DRY AGENT INDICTED AT CAPITOL Alleged Gary Law Violators Not Mentioned in Grand Jury Report r INTTNAT'CNi NTWS SfVICEl 11:DIANAF0LIS. Ind.. Dec. 22. Robert Abel former agent of the Indiana prohibition enforcement division, today was charged in an indictment returned by the federal grand Jury, with violation of the prohibition laws. One hundred fifty nine persons were named in 81 Indictments returned by the grand Jury in a partial report no mention was made in the report ' of the alleged Gary Ind.) liquor law violations. Because of the time consumed In this Investigation a divided report was made and ' the grand Jurors will reconvene January' 8 following a holiday recess when the Gary and other cases will be Investigated further. Six blanket Indictments were returned by the Jury involving 03 persons charging conspiracy as follows: One indictment against two persons for counterfeiting: One Indictment against" thirty persons for violation of the national motor vehicle-theft act and two indictments against twenty persons for conyplring to violate the prohibition laws. , Twenty-two persons were charged with violations of , the postal laws and 17 were charged with violation of the Harrison narcotic act. EAGLES FLY HIGH TONIGHT Tonight is when the Eagles of Hammond fhinc as ' spreaders of Christmas cheer. At 7 o'clock the club rooms at S5 State street will bo thrown open to the poor childlen of Hammond and West Hammond and for two solid hours they will be the' g-uegts of the Eagles. There will be a Christmas tree and a Santa Claus and the young guests will be troated royally.

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SAYS BRAD BUT ITS ONLY WATER Tom and Jerry are Not Mentioned in Interesting Christmas Brochure By chase our long-lived fathers earned their food; Toil strung the nerves and purified the blood; But we, their sons, a pampered race of men, Arc dwindled down to lareescore years and ten. Someone said, "Rebuke a wise man and be will love thee," and C. Oliver Holmes, state senator from Gary, Ralph Bradford, county treasurer, and Clyde Cleveland, republican city chairman of .Hammond, pay 'their friends the compliment of such wisdom. In a beautifully printed brochure, sent out with Christmas greetings. Holmes, Bradford and Cleveland have undertaken to do a little' missionary work in the field or diet, physical culture and health. One of the most forceful quotations" incorporated in the book is credited to Benjamin Frankltn and follows: "Wouldst thou enjoy a long life, a healthy body, and a vigorous mind bring thy appetite to reason." i &TTX.ES Or EEAIiTH Another which will not do the druggists any particular good is this: "He who relies on medicine for health helps make diueas perpetual." "Fools created themselves new appetites" is another reminder by the politician:-; that ov.r-eatinB, etc., is n pin. The Holrr.ej-Bradford-Cleve-land rule of health and happiness find improvement Include "eight hours sleep; drink six r-f wa ter daily; regrulax and moderate eating; dally exercise In Ut! open and cut down on the smoking." Fiftynine ways are ,!ven in which a man nn: Improve himself physically, mentally, morally, financially,- and socially In 1923. The suggestions for Improvement financially follow: (1) Increase the earnings: C Decrease unnecessary expense; C3) Save money; (4) Invest, don't gamble; (5) Make family budget; () ray cash for everything; (7) Increase credit balance; (8) Study the business. The ways for social Improvement are: (1) Avoid bad associates: (2) Select helpful friends; (o Think alone: (O Get acquainted wih your family; (3) Avoid to-called society; (6) Entertain economically, (7) Stand well with the neighbors; (S) Do some welfare work. Temperance in eating Is dwelt upon at length. "Have other interests bo absorbing that food Is only Incidental," is the advice these prominent men give their friends. Once again Benjamin Franklin is quoted: "He that avoldith . nt smal,l faalts. by little and little falleth into greater. The more thou knowest, and the better thou knowest, the more strictly thou shalt be Jucfged. Public business comes to suffer by private infirmities. Counsels of a noble country grow bold or timorous according to tho fits of good or ill health that manages them." PLXDOB IOB 1933 The brochure contains the following pledge for 1923: (1) Physically: Care for my body: (T Mentally: Think for myself; 3) Morally: Cultivate good habits; (4) Financially: Save more money; (5) Socially: Do good to others. "Before getting mad. smile twice"' Is one of the epigrams In this valuable book. It also warns against constipation from over-eating and recommends that throat and tonsils be examined and teeth taken care of regularly. Another list of resolutions follows: (1) To show compassion and good will to all mankind; i) To render service to humanity; (S) To guide and enlighten those In darkness: (4) To be kind to every living soul: (5) To be so faithful and t-incere in all your actions that every member may be known as embodying the qualities of honesty, love, faith, kindness, generosity and courage. fAhdul Kaha). On the title pajre of the book, the Messrs Holmes, Bradford rind Cleveland say: "Our sincerest hope is that it tthe brochure) will prove Its value, not alone to that friend, to whom, with best wishes for Christmas oy and New Year happiness we present it. but to some young friend of our friend, who, we hope, will be urged to read it." CHILDREN'S PARTY AT PARTHENON A'.l arangements have been completed for the . Childrens Party, t bo given tomorrow morning, by I Community Service and the manage! ment of tiic Parthenon theatre. j The first shew r tarts at 9:30 and' the second show at 10:45 o'clock. A tpeclaly selected picture will be shown, the all Hammond Boys ChOTaJ Club willj appear on the stage In costume, singing Christmas Carols, then to top it off and make it a real party with everybody participating, there will be commhinlty Singing directed, 'by Mis Trene Trenberth. musio supervisor in the pi.bMc schools with .Mi.s Dorothy Whitfield. accompanist . Al. Melgard will give an organ recital of appropriate selection. Community iserv-ices invites all boys and girls to attend this party, it is free, no admission fee is to be ha rtred .

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Two hundred gallons of moonsine whisky were confiscated from the bastraent of Michael Zsolds by federal andpoliee authorities yesterday evening during a raid on his place at 4937 Alexander avenue East Chicago. A suitable distillery setup with necessaiy equipment and capable of producing 200 gallons of illicit liquor daily were found in full operation when the officers took Zsolds by surprise yesterday. It was tvldent to the office-s that the (BULLETIN) I INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE PH TLADELPH1A, PA., Dec. 22 William Riscro, of Boston. 20. a Tale student, was killed in a motor crash here early today. Harry Sauers, another Tale student, who was In the car, is under police gnard at a local hospital with several broken ribs. (BULLETIN) TINTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE! L.OS ANGELES. OAL. Dec. 22 Visitors were excluded from the room of Wallace Reid today . following a day and night of increased temperature and restlessness. The noted motion picture actor must go on a liquid diet for several days, his physicians said today. (BULLETIN) r INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE1 BEDFORD, IND.. lc. 22 Harry Goar, 40, Mattoon, HI., foreman for the Mattoon Roofing Company, died from Injuries sustained when he fell from the sixth floor of the Grey6tone Hotel under construction here. (BULLETIN) t INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE! ST. LOUIS. MO- Dec. 22 Six bandits armed with sawed oft shot guns held up a money truck of the Stlx, Baer and Fuller Company here today, compelling two employes and a policeman to turn over to them approximately $5,000 In cash. The bandits escaped in an automobils. (BULLETIN) INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE STEUBENVILLE. Ohio, Dec, 22. Roy Ladson. 25, prominent coal operator of Mount Ho-eb, Hancock county. West Va., near here, was shot and Instantly killed this morning and his brother, William Ledson, was fatally wounded by William Pearson, a neighbor. Cause of the shooting is uh-" known. ( BULLETIN) INDIANAPO IP Dc. DYER BANDITS STILLAT LARGE Official Statement is Made By Bank Executive Today. With no clue to their Identity save a universal acknowledgement of their daring and enterprise, the Dyer bank bandits, today are still at liberty. Gary, combed by police of that city and Burns operatives aiding local and county authorities, offered no trace of tho gunmen yesterday. Investigators are lacking even the license number of the car the bandits used.' Of the scores who witnesed the hold-up of the Dyer National bank Wednesday afternoon when the thieves got away with nearly $5,000, not one caught the number of the car. At least police say they haven't learned It. Officials of the bank yesterday were nettled by statements appearing in Chicago papers saying the bandits had overlooked much additional loot in gold and negotiable securities. The officials say that report Is absolutely false and that as a measure of precaution all negotiable bonds and securities are deposited in the bank's correspondent institien in Chicago. ENJOINED VALFAKAISO. Ind., Dec 22 Judge Crumpacker in superior court yesterday afternoon granted an Injunction restraining Abraham Oslan. of Gary, from engaging in the cleaning business in Lake county for a pei iod of five years. Mandel Sensibar, formerly engaged with Osland as proprietor of the Reliable company, cleaners and dyers, in Gary, was the plaintiff. OsJan disposed of his interests in the concern to Sensibar and agreed not to engage in the business in Lake county for five years. A short time lator, however, ho became employed by the Sanitary )sTilnr Drlnr company. Tht

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stills had been placed on fall operations to take care of the Christmas and New Tear, business. As a result of this raid community retailers and public of the community will be forced to seek another source of supply for their holiday consumption. All told there were 200 gallons of moonshine, 12 barrels of mash. 20 sacks of sugar and 2 fifty gallon stills confiscated by Field Prohibition Officer Rhed and Police Officers Muha and Simala, of the East Chieaero police, who made the raid. Phillip Zoercher. of this city. Democratic, member of the state board of tax' commissioners, was appointed today for a term of four years by Governor "W. T. McCray. Zoercher's present term expires January , 1123. (BULLETIN) TNDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Dee. 22. Boy Scout training saved the life of Richard Mitchell, 8, when be fell through thin ice. his parents told local authorities foday. Ralph Adams. 13. and Charles Hahan, 12, Scuots, pulled the Mitchell youth from the water after be had gone down several times and revived him by artificial respiration. DCLLETTX t INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE MEK ROUGE, La.. Dec. 22. The bodies of Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards, who were kidnapped last August by a band of masked men, were discovered this afternoon in a lake near here by men who have been searching the waters under guard of state troops. CLLETTK tINTERHATlONAL KIWS SERVICE) CHICAGO, Dec. 22. Nine persons. wex injured hers at noon today when a truck, loaded with Sunday school children delivering Christmas baskets to poor families collided with an automobile containing a man, his wife jd three small children. -' -'-.-,, . BCLLETTV QUEBHC, .Dec. i--Fire fiends inspire1?! by Ku Klux Klan propaganda or religious mania were responsible for the destruction of the magnificent basilica, Quebec's produest church structure ana other buildings in a fire which swept the city early today, according to Chief of Detectives Dan Lorrain of Quebec. Lorrain told newspapermen he had received a threatening ananymous letter saying the basilica would be burned De- . ember 28. - , ompany is operated by the defendant's brother. Under the -decision of Judge C'rumpacker Oslan cannot be further employed by his brother. GARY NOTE CASE OP FOR REARING VALPARAISO. Ind., Dec. 22. When a note is signed on Sunday it is invalid. This fact Is also true when an effort is made to alter the date. These are the defenses Attorneys Ira C. Tllton, of Valparaiso, Attorney Harold Stiles, of Gary, have set up in the case of tho State Bank of Valparaiso against George Wildermuth. proprietor of a drug store in Gary. The suit Is over paynent of a note for two hundred and sixteen dollars given by Wlldermuth to George Wyman, proprietor of an electrical fixture concern. Wyman installed fixtures on a building owned by Wlldermuth in Porter county. As part payment, for the work Wyman was given the drug store proprietor's note. He turned the" note over to the bank and. the inancial institution began buit to recover payment. "This note was signed on Sunday," Attorney Siles said,' "and another defense we have against paying it is the fact that Sunday's date was al-' tered. The real note was made out with one kind of Ink and It shows clearly that the date has been tampered with. The defendants attorneys were given a change of venue to the Lake county circuit" court: "Tears of Diamonds0 -' Attract Paris Crowd INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE PARIS, Dec. Tears of diamonds caused a crowd to gather about a strange couple from the Far East strcllmg down the Avenue ' de l'Opera the other -tla5v - The ma"n wore curious blue designs traced upon his face and his better ha;f two sparkling diamonds which seemed to be incrusted in her brownish skin just below the eyes. "They make me think of tears which do not wish to' flow," said m tir-by

Wall Street Gives Indication

itiatProsperityHasComt .... -ought-after revival tTadeisTe;: Large profit, and big basin... a:--eLti eXUnd erlx .trained Joined hand, an are once mor, twelMn the smooth road of b.tt., times tance8Prt-ty ' Wttbln diSuch i, not an offJctaJ aaawunce. ment given out at fc corp!)ratlor. banqnet but a correct survey based upon a visit to the spinal column of America's business Wall Street The basis for making such statements is that thing which Is so doto the workingman's heart th Christmas bonus. To the man who makes orders, a, well as the high official who give, them, the end of 1922 means more money la hlsy-T"-ket. ' ' A canvas, of Wall Street bankXns and bond houses today showed that an Increase from 14 to 20 per cent over the bonuses given out lat year will be distributed among employes this Christmas. The reason for thesr; tncrea.ed dividends is Increased business. Every large brokerage house, and member of the New Tork Stock Exchange have made preparations to allot large proportions of the year', receipts among their employe. Numerous firms which last year were unable to give out gTaruIties or bonuses to- their help on account of low return, report that from eight to twelve percent of their profits will be shared with attache of their housesOne banking institution announced that each employe Ls to receiTe a Christmas gift in the form of ii per cent of his salary at the end of this year. Other financial houses, such as the Corn Exchange Bank. Guaranty Trust, New Tork and Empire Trust Companies and Henry Clewes and Company, are preparing to distribute bonsuses ranging from six to fifteen percent. Brokerage firms reported that the last twelve months hare seen a remarkable change in trade conditions and has so affected business as to give !t the color It ones radiated before the war. ClaTk, Chllds and Company, "W. J. Wollman Company, rrederlck H Hatch and Company, Hor.rblower Weeks and Company, Taylor. Bates, some of the largest houses on ths exchange saw large business which will be rlayed to the pocketboeks of their employes. AT JOLIET PEN t INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE1 CHICAGO. Dec. 22. Plans for s spectacular escape of convicts from Jollet prison, are said by police today, to have been frustrated In the capture early today of 1500,000 band of alleged bank robbers, saf blowers and holdup men. And pen and Ink sketch of the prison, with windows and roads marked, was part of a letter found on one of the prisoners. "If these plans are followed it will be easy for the whole gang to get away,' the letter read. "All they got to do is beat it through the marked windows and follow the marked roads." According to police, "they have positive information connecting members of the gang with the bank holdup In Dyer, Ind., a few days ago. In which one man was shot and several thousand dollars stolen. Ten men were seized but three were later released. Two more men and a number of women are beirit sought. SEASON FOR BANDITS INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE CHICAGO. Dec 22. Chicago bandits are so busy during the holiday season that victims may be robbed by appointment only. ' A lone bandit demonstrated the new scheme. Dr. F. H. Scharff and Or. Fred Hanson, dentists, today told police of its efficiency. Some one called Dr. Scharff on the telephone last rilpht and asked for aii appointment. Dr. Scharff delegated the appointment to his assistant. Fred Hanson. At V. SO! the designated hour. Dr. Hansen was met by a nervous young man with a pistol. First the doctcwas relieved of an 1850 diamond, then $15 in cash and then the bandjt forced him to open the safe, litre the' young man wot $250 worth oi ,'old fillincr. To round out the process the bandit rummaged through Surgical kits in the office and renoved ail the cocaine he could find. "Call on me if you ever need real service," he remarked as he went out the door. FREE A beautiful hand pa.nted 1373 Calendar Vo all who call at my office. FRANK J. WACHFAVICZ "Home of the Best Home Bargains" Realtor-Builder 153 State street. Open evenings. 12:2f-!t

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