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Roumanian Soldiers Drowned.

BUCHAREST, Roumana, November H.
-Forty-four Roumanian soldiers were
drowned yesterday while crossing Calarisi
lake on the way from one military sta
ton to another. Their boat capsized and
oniy five Of the forty-ninc occupants were
able to swim TO the shore
Evening star., 1912-11-14
Say Adl.ianople Has Fallen.

BELGRADE. Servia, November IA
report that the Turkish fortress of Adri-
anople has fallen before the attack OF tho
Bulgarian and Servian allies is current
here, but lacks confirmation in official
circieS.
Evening star., 1912-11-14
Fighting Is Continued.

Until the powers succeed in inhuenc-
ing the allies in the direction of peace
the hShting at Adrianople Monastir.
Scutari and in other portions of Turkeys
once vast European dominion will con-
tnue, no matter how Bulgaria regards
the appeal made by kiamil Pasha.
While, therefore. Turkeys recognition
of the realities has smoothed the path OF
diplomacy, and may Result in ConsIantl-
nOpie, the Dardanelles and perhaps some
other parts OF her european possessions
being lett to her, and prevent scramble
for them b. the powers, there are still
some serious questions TO be dealt with.
Among these are, notably, those of tns
position OF Albania and of the Servian
ambition TO haye a port on the Adriatlc
sea.
The Albanians are taking steps To make
their country independent, and, besides
publishing a. proclamation of autonomy,
the Albanian nationalist organization has
issued protest against any attempt TO
interfere with the freedom and integrity
of the country. The organization aiSB
makes the caarge that the Servlans have
secretly murdered ali the ALBANIAN pris-
onerS of war.
Evening star., 1912-11-14
TEXT OF PROPOSAL
HAS BEEN SUBMITTED
Albanians Take Steps to Make Their
Country Independent.
REVERSE FOR MONTENEGRINs
Army Driven Back From Allessio.
Report That Fortress of Adrian
ople Has Fallen Not
Confirmed.

LONDON, November 14-With the Tuf-
kiSh armies beaten i'm every battle during
the months war, and now behind I'll q
fortifications at Tchatalia defending the
capital OF the empire, the Ottoman gov
eminent has appealed to Bulgaria for an
armistice pending the opening % ueeo-
uatons for peace, according to m ofti-
cial dispatch received from Constantinople
today.
What terms. if any. Turkey has pro-
posed have not been disclosed They
must, however, in the opinion of diplo-
mats. be unlimited if they are to prove
acceptable TO Bulgaria. With the last
defenses of Constantinople almost i'm her
hands Bulgaria is unlikely to consent To
any armistice except on conditions giving
her fun military advantage.
Turkey will have the support OF the
European powers in her request for a
cessation of hostilities. The representa-
ives OF the various nations now have
received full instructions regarding the
proposal of mediation, and they held a
meeting at noon today to discuss the
method TO be adopted for communicating
the Turkish request TO the Bulgarian
cabinet.
Evening star., 1912-11-14
Wilson's Vacation Plans.

The governor will leave New York Sat
urday for his vacation. he is looking
forward to a series of bicycling trips.
II have bcycled all over England, Scot
land and Wales he said today.
He is going to lead the newspaper cor
respondents a merry chase when he be-
gins his vacation. He said today that he
intended to make long bicycle trips, as
he has been accustomed to do for years,
on his vacation. He will sail Saturday
afternoon for the retreat, short distance
from New York, where he is going to
spend a month, and there will be a party
of correspondents along who already are
training for the bicycle journeys.
Gov. Wilson said that besides bicycling
he expected to ride horseback a good
deal. My youngest daughter is very
fond of riding he said, and | suppose
she'll have me out most of the time.
He is going away primarily to rest and
by change of scene prepare himself pays
ically for the burdens of his administra-
tons at Trenton and Washington. lie
will return December 16
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Submitted to Premier.

SOFIA, Bulgaria. November l4.-The
Turkish request for mediation was pre-
Sented to the Bulgarian premier this
afternoon by the ministers of the great
powers.
Premier Guochon promised to submit It
at headquarters Immediately, and also
10 confer on the matter with the cabinets
of the allied Balkan nations.
The teXL of the note foIows:
The Ottoman government having ap-
preached the great powers of Europe to
ask their mediation, we are charged to
inquire OF yoIr eXcelIency ii Bulgaria IL
disposed to accept this mediation, and IL
so, to what conditions her acceptance Will
no subject -
Evening star., 1912-11-14
Is at Present United States Minister
to Belgium.
SERVED IN THE SPANISH WAR
Graduate of Harvard University.
Has Been Decorated by Several
Foreign Countries.

Announcement was made this afternoon
by the State Department that LarZ An
derson. at present United States ministsr
TO Belgium, had been promoted to the
post of ambassador to Japan. Mr.. Ander-
son will succeed Charles Page Bryan OF
Illinois, who resigned after fifteen years
in the diplomatic service of the United
States.
Mr.. Anderson, who was a captain OF
volunteers in the Spanish war, has served
as secretary to the American emba ssies
at London and Rome. He was appointed
minister to Belgium in August, 1911
Recently he and Mrs. Anderson have been
in this country. but they sailed November
for Antwerp. 1t is expected that Mr..
Anderson will be directed by the State
Department to proceed to Toxic.
Name Submitted to Toxic.
The name of Mr. Anderson was submit
ted to Toxic by the State Department
several days ago, through diplomatic
channels to ascertain whether he would
be persona grata'' at the japanese
court. The favorable reply reached the
White House today, confirming the pur-
pose of the President to make the ap-
pointment.
Mr. Anderson, whose diplomatic career
began when he was appointed secretary
of the American legation and embassy
at London in 1891. was born in Paris
August >, 1866. He was educated at Phil
lips Exeter Academy and took his A. b.
at Harvard. He served as secretary of
the legation and embassy at London from
1881 to 1898. when he was made first Sec
retary and charge d'affairs at Rome,
serving in that capacity until 1897
he was a captain of volunteers in the
war with Spain, serving as assistant ad-
lutant general of volunteers, and later
as acting adjutant general of the I'd Di-
vision. I'd Army Corps.
Back in Diplomatic Service.
He returned to the diplomatic service
at the close of the Spanish-American war,
and was appointed minister to Belgium
only little more than year ago.
Mrs. Anderson is the daughter of Conn
modore George Perkins. u. S. N, retired,
of Boston. The Washington home of the
Evening star., 1912-11-14
No Change in Attitude.

As to the Adriatc, which, according tD
a report from -Allesslo today, the Seryians
nave not yet reached, there is no official
change either in the .Austro-Italian or the
Servlan attitude.
The tendencies of the powers to respect
one anot.e .er = interests MAKE tile ou,iook
even more hopeful. specially in View oG
husS.a determination nor To go TO war
aoout the matter. 1t is Thought tnat a
European conference viii nnd a way out
OF the difficulties.
a d.spatcn from AllesSo confirms the
previous reports that the Montenegrin
army, advancing on that town, mas SUI
fered reverse. The MonIenegrlns were
unable to take the town, owing to tna
Mirdlte tribesImen joining forces with the
TURKS. The Monteneguns We're driven
back as far as Lne Boyano river.
Evening star., 1912-11-14

Andersons is at 211S Massachusetts ave-
nue. northwest, while their country home
Weld. is near Brookline, Mass
Mr.. Anderson numbers among his many
decorations the cross Of commander Of
the Order OF st. Maurice and ST. Lazare
of Italy. and is also a grand officer of the
Order Of the Crown of Italy. He is a
member of the L. S. W. " and other
organizations of the United
States.
Evening star., 1912-11-14
WEATHER.

Cloudy and colder tonight.
Friday fair and colder; moder-
ate winds, mostly northwest.
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-25
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM
PREPARED BY c. A. R

Every veteran of the 6. A. r. is to
stand with barred head for period of
five minutes on Memorial day. provided
the bells of the city are tolled in ae-
cordance with a request issued in bull
letin by the Indiana @. A. r. depart
ment commander. The bells are to be
"tolIed from 2 o'clock noon until min
ute after
In accordance with the requests of
the department commander, w II. CAL
kins' post of Hammond. has prepared a
set of resolutions, and has of its own
accord issued proclamation supple
menting that of Mayor Smalley, in
which attention to Memorial day is
called. The resolutions and the appeal
to the people are follows:
The William II. Calkins post No.
SOP. G. A. r., of this city. at its meet
ing May 18th adopted the following
resolutions:
THAT we make request of the Gus
todians of all public buildings in the
city of Hammond vicinity to display
the flag at half-mast on Memorial day,
May 30th, from a. m. to shutdown.
That the bells at the city hall,
churches and schools be tolled from ,
m. to 05 o. IN.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-25
|. A||IK||E Ak.
OPENING

Ideal summer park weather is being
experienced on the day of opening at
Lakewoods. o'clock this afternoon
the 1912 season was officially ushered
In. The ceremony was simple but i'm
pressive. Manager Settler at 1858 arose
from his swivel chair and strolled down
the midway to the sunken garden. At
one minute of four he arrived at the
band shell. And precisely on the 60th
second he announced to the assembled
members of the musicians union that
they were requested to play that third
rhapsody in r. from Rosenwald.
Concessionists are ready and waiting
for the influx of coins of the realm.
De Costa's relay team of protracted
vocal and instrumental entertainment
, reported at the Venetian cafe this
morning. The Howard players have
, rehearsed with the orchestra and the
stage hands. As no riot calls were sent
out the affair is considered successful.
Trolley fare from Hammond to the
park is to be cut in half this season.
Pleasure bound passengers can breeze
by six miles of Lake county for a
nickle. Admission today will cost only
the effort of walking up the canvas
covered walk and through the coliseum
gates.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-25

That all G. A. r. veterans wherever
they may be stand uncovered during
the tolling of the bells"
Public Invitation.
To the Citizens of Hammond and vi
cinity:
On behalf of the William II. Calkins'
Post No. SOP. G. A. r. and the w. R. C.
No. PAS, auxiliary of this city, cordial
invitation is extended to all citizens of
Hammond and sister municipalities in
this vicinity to lay aside their secular
business duties, and ordinary past
times. and join with US and all other
patriotic and civic organizations and
fraternal orders-with all schools
public, parochial or, private. and all
churches and Sunday schools OF what
ever order or name in fttingly. and
sacredly, honoring the memory of your
own and the nations dead, on Memorial
Day. May so, 1912
Bring with you the symbol of love
Gods beautiful fowers=and let US COW
er Herewith the places. marking the
repose of their sacred ashes.
BY order ofthe William III. Calkins
Post. F. NJ. ELLIOTT.
Commander.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-25
DYER.

Misses Alma Keilman, Mabel Hart
man and G. Chevigny were Hammond
visitor today
August Willy went TO Gary this
morning.
Mrs. John Chalifoux, who has been
in Hammond hospital for the last two
weeks. returned home yesterday
Mesdames C. Stommel and W. Hum
phrey of Hammond were Dyer visitors
Thursday.
Mrs. J. Chenard was a Chicago visitor
yesterday.
The commencement exercises of the
Dyer high school and of the st. John
township public schools will be held
Monday, May ~, 1912, at go p. M, ST.
Joseph hall, Dyer. Ind
Graduates thigh schoo)-Alma NJ
Keilman and Michael j. Klassen.
Grammar school-Margaret Seberger,
Edna NJ Seehausen. Johanna Doffn.
Elizabeth Al. Klein, Zelda Wolf, Mat
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-25
HAMMOND HIGH SCHOOL
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM

Friday evening. June Alumni ban
|Quet at the Masonic Temple. Wilbur
ID. Nesbit of Chicago, speaker.
The play festival to be given at Har-
rison park on Tuesday of the COM
mencement week, is an innovation in
Hammond school affairs, but is looked
forward to by both the adults and the
young folks as big day. 1t is expected
that several thousand people will con-
gregate at Harrison park. to witness
the exercises. games and drills. the
days program ending with a kite fly
ing contest. The kindergarten chill
dren figure In the program. There will
be inter-school field and athletic con-
tests and baseball games. the days
program being SO arranged. as to pro
vide for a continual performance. All
the children from all the schools are to
be there. and IL the weather is un-
favorable on Tuesday. the events Will
be postponed to another day in the
week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-25

thias Kuhn, Bruno Johnson, Joseph
Austgen. Peter Schubert. Gertrude
Sehmitt. Henry Chevigny, Lawrence
Hillbrich. Frank Teutemacher. William
Schiesser and William Austgen.
The following program will be rem
dered
Song-"The Parade" Glass
Selection-"Janes Graduation. ..
.---.-.-. feiua w OH
Violin Solo---"Remembra .
...... Phillip Keilman
Essay-Histery of the American Flag
elizabeth Aieln
Song-(a) Union Jack" ..............
OBJ Fairyland Waltz ...
...... High School Chorus
Essay-Robert Fulton. VIM. Austgen
Piano Solo-"Dance of the June Bugs
Observation-Disclosures. Michael Klassen
Farce in one act-"Bills":
Mr.. Jones, lawyer E Iongfellow
Jack Davis. ......B Bruno Johnson
Mrs. Jack Davis. Edna Seehausen
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-25
Social News
II an7n7Ond
AN AFTERNOON PARTY.

The Homewood residence of Mrs
Walter H. Hammond. 92S South Hon
man street was the scene of a beautiful
party yesterday afternoon at which the
members of the Alpha Phi Club Club
were entertained. 1t was their after
noon for meeting and all the members
were present with the exception IF
Mrs W. A. Hill who is in California.
Mrs. Johnson of Rockville. Ind. and
Mrs. OToole of Lawrenceburg. Ind
We're Mrs Hammond's guests for the
afternoon. The hours until four
o'clock We're spent pleasantly with
needle work. Mrs. B. w. Chidlaw en-
tertained the guests very delightfully."-
with her music. She sang very sweetIy
group of songs. The serving of a
three course luncheon followed The
program. The covers were laid at
small tables. wreaths of pretty spring
blossoms were used profusely in the
decoration of the parlors. The tables
were attractively arranged with flow
ers and trailing vines. In two weeks
on Friday. June 7th Mrs. W. j. McAleer
will entertain the members of the club
a eleven o'clock breakfast al her
home, 101 Webb street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-25
AN INTERESTING MEETING.

Miss Kathrine Switzer was hostess
to the Standard Bearers last evening
at her home in Russell street. 1t was
their annual THANK Offering Meeting"
and the missionary envelopes were col
1ected. A nice sum was realized
which will be used for missionary
work After the business meeting
when plans were made for the June
meeting. the program was given. The
program was one of unusual interest
and was thoroughly enjoyed by the
many young people present. During
the social hour dainty retire hments
were served. The program for the
evening was follows:
Devotional Exercises -..
......... Miss Edna Switzer
Memory Pointers ........
-............M Miss Edith Mcconnell
Instrumental Selection ......
...............M Miss Ruth Wooden
The Story of the Emerald" .....
-............ Miss Myrtle Webb
NO One to Open the Door" 5000.
....-......-.M Miss Mabel Powley
study of The Boxer Movement" and
'"rhe Center of the Chinese Puzzle"
lead by Mrs. Eta Bloomhoff and
Miss Gertrude Jones
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-25
hoy SCOUT NETTING.

A number of Boy Scouts met in the
parlors of the First Baptist church in
East Sibley street last evening for
their regular weekly meeting. The
names of four candidates for member
ship were presented. During the bust
ness hour two base ball teams were or
ganized and they Will play their first
game this afternoon at Morris Park
The boys have purchased new fias
which they expect to use in the
Memorial Day parade. Levi Golden
met with the boys and talked to then
on Reverence" After the meeting
Pull Mastellar and Jake Buettner eli
rected their drills and exercises. \
large attendance is desired at the
meeting and next Friday evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-25

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Clough of
Rimbach avenue left for Meadyille. Pa.
yesterday where they will remain with
friends and relatives for a few days.
Miss Jennie Mabbs will return to her
home in Doty street tomorrow after
spending a few weeks in Allegsn.
Mich.
Miss Alta Adkins of Glendale Park
lis spending the week end with rela-
tives in Wflmette, Ill.
Robert Cunningham of beaverton, o.
lis the guest of his sister. Mrs. H. E.
Folk at her home, 400 Summer street.
Mrs. Archie Chave and son. Bertram
will leave today for their home in Mon
treal. Canada after spending week in
Hammond the guests of Mrs Chave's
mother, Mrs. A. e. Merryweather ct
her home in South Holman street
Mrs. John f. krost of Doty street is
the guest of relatives in Crown Point.
Miss Elsa Masepohl is spending the
day in Crown Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul B. Lipinski of
South Holman street motored to Lisle
Ill. to visit their sons, Frank Edwin
and George who are students at the St.
Procopius College.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-25
A SURPRISE PARTY.

party was given as a surprise to
Miss Adele Dunbar last evening at her
home in Rimbach avenue. The young
people spent a very enjoyable time
dancing. Games and music were orh-
er features of the evening until ten
thirty o'clock when a three course
luncheon was served. The guests were
the Misses Ellen Peterson. Margaret
Hickman. Kalilla Trotter, Marguerite
Knots. Ruth Wooden, Cathrine Swift
ger, Lottie Schwab Lucille Minas.
Georgia DeWeese, Adele Dunbar.
Messrs. Friedley Johnston, Clure
Burge, William Arnold, Clifford Hudson,
Chauncey Wilson. William Mowry,
Lenard Moran, Arthur Groom, Robert
Patterson and Marvin Sprague.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-25

The Hammond commencement week
program is follows:
Friday May 31-Mock presidential at
the Christian church.
Saturday June IN. l. Athletic
Meet at South Bend.
Sunday. June 2-Baccaiaureate Ser
mon at the Christian church by the
Rev. c. ]. Sharp.
Monday, June Glass Day. After
noon program in Assembly room
Seniors reception in the evening.
Tuesday, June 4-Play festival II
Harrison Park. Junior-Senior banquet
at the Masonic temple in the evening.
Wednesday evening. June 5-Rose
Maiden Cantata at the Hammond Thea
ter.
Thursday evening, June Com
mencement exercises at the Hammond
Theater. Allen Hoben of the Universe
ty of Chicago, speaker for the evening
His subject: Choosing a Vocation"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-25
SOCIAL NEWS FOR MONDAY.

Mrs. Ralph Pierce will entertain
the members of the Embroidery
Club Mt thimbIe party Monday
afternoon at her home In Condit
street.
meeting of the Alumni AssOcia-
tion of the Hammond high school
will take place Monday evening IN
the kindergarten room of the Gen.
trail Building.
The members of the Court of
Honor will meet In Wefs Hall ia
State street. Monday evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-25
SCHERERVILLE.

Miss C. Schumacher is a Hammond
visitor today.
The dance at Spring Hill Grove was
well attended from here.
William Birum of Ohio is visiting
with friends here.
itor today.
George n. Gard, our merchant. is a
Hammond business visitor today.
When Jim wants to go to dance he
starts at noon to dress In order to get
ready by Z o'clock in the evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-25
ENTERTAINS WITH CARDS.

the members of the Fleurdelis Club
who met with Mrs. Henrietta Huber
yesterday at her home In Truman ave-
nue.. Cards were the entertainment at
the meeting and pedro was played at
three tables. Miss Celeste Huber won
the first honors. Prizes were also won
by Mrs. Henrietta Huber and Mrs.
Fred Kralowetz. dainty luncheon
was served after the card games. No
arrangements were made for the next
meeting but it is expected that party
will be given in two weeks Tues
day. the regular meeting day. The
hostess will be named later.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-25
PLAN FOR BANQUET.

The members of the Alumni Associa-
ton of the Hammond high school will
meet Monday evening in the kinder
garten room of the Central building
and make final arrangements for their
annual banquet to be given Friday
evening, June eth at the Masonic
Temple in Muenich Court. Wilbur d.
Nesbit Will be the principal speaker at
the banquet.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-25

Gostlin street last Thursday evening.
Adainty luncheon was served after the
guests had devoted a few hours "a
their needle work. Miss Mary Hoepp-
ner vii be the hostess at the meeting
next Thursday evening and entertain
at her home. 1T9 Ash street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-25
A SOCIAL GATHERING.

Mrs Frank Jacoby gave very pref
ty party at her home in Detroit street.
yesterday afternoon honoring the
members of the Happy Hour Club.
Mrs. Jacoby entertained Mrs. Roth,
Miss Roth and Mrs. Down in company
with the members. Needle work AMI
music were the social diversions. a
three course luncheon was served II
four-thirty o'clock. The tables were
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-25
A LAWN SOCIAL.

The Parents Club of the West Ham
mond school will give a social We'd
nesday evening, May 29th on the school,
lawn. Ice cream and cake will be
served. a small sum will be asked fol
refreshments and the proceeds will he
used for the benefit of the school.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-25
Assemblies

meeting of William H. Calkins w
r. c. No. 24s was held yesterday after
noon in I. O. o. f. Hall in State street
There were number Of members
present during the afternoon. Plans
were made for the Memorial Day pro-
gram and for the next regular meet
ing to take place in two weeks on
Thursday afternoon, June 9Th. The
members raffled off a piano and tbs
lucky number 500 was held by Mrs.
Kirk asa East Carroll street. social
sc ssion followed the business meeting
Refreshments were served during the
social hour.
The m members of the Court of Honor
will give a box social Monday evening
May 27th in Weis Hall in State street
to which they invite the public. The
ladies will bring the boxes which will
be ratified off during the evening. A
pleasant program of entertainment has
been arranged for the evening.
The regular bi-monthly meeting &C
Hammond Temple No. IS Pythian
Sisters took place last evening in the
K. of 2. Hall in outh Holman street
The usual business and social program
was followed The social hour passed
day evening, June eth the members
will meet again.
| This evening the members of Dorcas
Rebeckah Lodge will meet in /. o. O.