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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
F. c. LINOE GOES
To EAST CHICAGO
Secures Position in w. J..
Riley Banking In
stitution

MICHIGAN CITY. IND. Dec. 2s.-F.
G. Linde. vino has been the efficient
commercial agent here for the Northern
Indiana Gas & Electric Company. has
accepted 8 position with the Calumet
Trust & Savings Company in East Chi
go. and will enter upon his new du-
ties there the first Of January. Mr..
Linde and family will continue their
residence here until early spring.
Mr.. Linde will be employed in the
real estate department Of the Calumet
bank Of which walter J. Riley is the
head. He will be third Michigan City
man 70 take employment in his banking
institution. Arthur Roeske being the
cashier of the bank. and John J. Block
being engaged in the insurance depart
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Linde have made many
friends during their residence in Mich
igen city and all viii congratulate them
upon Mr.. Linde's fine position. although
regretting their departure from the
city. II is understood the position
heretofore held By Mr.. Linde will be
abolished b. the gas and electric com
pany.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
COMING TO DELUXE

A whirlwind Of action and riot
OF fun. and typically Fairbanks IS
the way Manager Chas. Nichelstetter
describes the new Douglas Fairbanks
film. Reaching for the Moon" pro-
duced FOR Aircraft. coming TO the De
Luxe theatre with New York and
Italy as backgrounds. extraordinary
"hlm punches are presented, inter
spersed with flashes OF real comedy.
The story allowed spectacular treat
ment and Aircraft has produced ii on
lavish scale, making il a notable
Offering. and one OF the most preten-
tious vet issued from the Aircraft stu
dios. The production Of the Venetian
settings are well. done. with pictur-
esque canals and romantic gondolas.
Magnificent settings and an extractor
dinary- supporting cast including such
we'll known players as Frani< Campeau,
Eileen Percy and Eugen- Ormonde.
make this film an exceptional attrac-
ton.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
GRIFFITH

AR. and Mrs. John Miller. Jr.. spent
Christmas at Hammond at the home OF
Mr. and MIs. Zimmerman.
Ernest De ST. Aubin Of Chicago, was
a business caller here today.
Miss Minnie Flannerey has returned
from her vacation at Galleon. Ohio.
and has resumed her work here IS
Erie operator.
AR and Mrs. z. Dutton spent Tues
day with relatives here
Mrs. Joseph NJ Miller and little
daughter Alvina are visiting relatives
at Crown Point.
Edward and Clarence Kielman ~
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
POLES RECRUITED HERE
LEAVE FOR CANADA CAMP

Two hundred Poles. recruited from
Chicago and vicinity. left yesterday for
Camp Niagara Canada. where they will
train for service in France in the Polish
National army.
Several hundred relatives and friends
gathered at the railroad station to bid
them farewell.
: OF the 200. about rs were enlisted
in Chicago. in the seven recruiting sta
tons of the Polish National Depart
n1ent The others came from Milwsu-
kee. Joliet, Gary and other cities near
Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28


equipment went TO Peter ". Meyn. For
the present Mr.. AIeyn VIII not junk the
plant but hopes eventually to locate
some other industry within its walls.
For some time past. since the gov
eminent stopped the use of corn in the
manufacture Of the company's products,
Gen. Manager John E Fitzgerald since
legislation in Indiana is 20 knock out
The distilling business after April. 1918
in order TO keep his employees at work
until that time at least. became inter
ested in the plan conceived by chemists
whereby millions of bushels OF corn in
the middle west ruined by nature
might be converted into alcohol to be
used solely by the United States gov
eminent for war purposes, such as the
manufacture Of powder and medicinal
values and in company with State
Food Director IL. e. Barnard Of Indi-
annapolis chemists. agricultural men
and distillers. went 10 Washington to
confer with Hoover in relation 10 the
proposition
PLAN IS KNOCKED OUT.
II was found. however. that the sea
board manufacturers. the nlolasses and
blackstrap people had the situation all
-ewed up and the plan TO save the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28

frosted corn received its auietus.
This was a blow TO Mr.. Fitzgerald
who had spent $4,000 since the gov
eminent edict shut OF corn. in new
equipment and bringing the plant up 70
the highest efficiency point so that
the government should have top-notch
service. and who wanted to keep his
force employed al their jobs a least
through the winter
There was nothing left for the com
pany TO do. IT could not operate The
new Indiana law amounted TO contiscs-
ton in reality. IL practically took
property that didn't belong TO it, junked
it without a penny Of compensation. So
the property was advertised for sale.
REFUSED TO GIVE RECOURSE.
The government was willing 70 permit
the plant To be kent ready for operation
should when the L. S alcohol contracts
expiring in siN months. IL might have
use for IL. but refused TO pay one cent
for depreciation or allow any other re-
course. The splendid plants equipment
could be used for no other purpose and
The junk men gathered yesterday with
the result above noted. Seeing a chance
10 lqSate at some future time s.n indus
try " the plant Mr.. Neyn purchased IT,.
There are many regrets among local
business men as 10 tho fate Of the in
dustry. II was one Of Hammond's most
prosperous Institutions and Gen. Supt.
J. n. Fitzgerald ia regarded as one Of
the city's most influential men. lie has
always Interested himself in the FRO
gress Of Hammond from civic. bust
ness and charitable standpoint He
took an active part in politics only for
the purpose Of seeing clean and we'll
administered municipality and that
Hammond is the cleAnest factory town
from a moral standpoint today is due
10 Mr. Fitzgerald's championship of ad-
ministrations who made that a spe-
ciality. Il never asked for political
favor OF any one in Hammond said
Mr.. Fitzgerald. and 1 never recon-
mended = man for an office"
He was philosophical today over, the
result OF his ufe's labors in Hammond
and non-committsl as TO the future. but
as he is Interested in the directories
Of several of the city's most prominent
financial institutions he Will md plenty
for his hands 20 do.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
HARBOR MAN ROBBED
Of EIGHTY DOLLARS

Edward Plockeris. 1927 Beech street
Indiana Harbor. told the Gary police
that he had been robbed Of $50 and his
bank book, taken from his room. he
asked that Joe Uskurs- Of Aetna, be ar
rested sergeants Bucklin and Elsner
made the arrest and Polckeris said that
he Identified the prisoner from Aetna.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
CHIcAeo GRArN rurnnrs

HOGS = Receipts, SO 600: market.
slow. 20 lower: mixed. $16.s0aI6.S5:
good Sl6-3o0 1925: rough. $3.50 q
1915; light. s15.s5a1s.70: pigs. s1i.75
915.50; heavy s16.S0aI6.S5. bulk of
sales S16.50d 1850
"A = ! Lt-kecelpts, 1000. market.
strong; beeves. s7.s5G1425. eows-heif-
ers, s5.209 11.S0: stockers-feeders. IS so
1920; calves. S8.50q15.75.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
BURIED AT OAK HILL.

Thomas Reddy. %, who died Christ
mas night from injuries received when
struck by motorcycle. Will be buried
Monday by Undertaken Ernme rling AT
Oak Hill cemetery No relatives have
been located . take charge of the flu
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28

DAVIS visiting IN Gary.
Frank Eissnhut and family spent
Christmas with Mr.. Eisenhuts parents
at Hammond
Mr and Mrs. ". r. Sheriff. arc
spending Christmes holidays al Fov
Ter Ind. where they arc visiting their
parents
Word has just been received fro,a
Private Charles NJ. Miller that ne and
eli those who left with bif for Franc
some time ago. have arrived there sefc-
lE They are feeling 'tip-top' and
enjoyed the trip Immensely.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
WORK is STARTED.

Work on constructing the building
burned recently at the United Boiler &
Heating Company plant on Wilcox
street will be started as soon as possible
al an expense OF $4,000. NJ. A. Dick
over is the contractor in charge.
A $4,000 frame cottage VIII be erect
cd BY Contractor Paul Moorhead for
John v. Beckman al $50 Indiana ave-
nue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28

Dyer are visiting at the home Of their
aunt, Mrs. c. l. Boesen.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Bieriser were Ham
mond shoppers yesterday.
Mrs. John Obey is spending a few
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28

One Of the big suffrage figures of
the west is Mrs. George Bass of Chi
cago. She has talked for suffrage
for women in every state in the west
and is a leader in every movement
championed by or for the cause. She
believes the war viii hasten equal
suffrage because it draws so many
women into industrial pursuits for
merly followed by men.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
INTER CITY
BOWLING LEAGUE

IN the inter-city bowling league last
night tile Hotel DclIas team won three
games from Bodneys; the Elks won
two from Fife and lost one. and the NJ
&. NJ team lost two TO the Bank Of
whiting and won one.
IL f-... CT
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28

The Quirine That Does Not Arsct Head
Because OF its tonic and laxative effect,
Laxative Bromo Quinine can be taken
by anyone without causing nervousness
or ringing in the head There ia only
one Promo Quinine." r. w. GROVES
: guature is on box. 30c.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
Grip Follows The Snow

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets
taken in time will Prevent Grip. +. W
GROVES signature on box 3Oc-Adv
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
BIG PLANT
UNDER HAMMER

CONTINUES from page one.)
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TO Arms-Your Country Calls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25
REAL DISCUSSIONS
 WILL BEGIN WHEN
 FRENCHMEN ARRIVE
Conferences Held Thus Far With British Commission CTS Have Been of In-
 formal Nature Only

Washington, April 24.--A reception
 at the Pan-American building tonight
 by Secretary Lansing in honor of For
 eign Minister Balfour brought to a close the series of official entertain-
 ments making the welcome of Great
 Britain's war commission to the United
 States. President Wilson and all the
 cabinet officers attended. while mem =
 bers of Congress and scores of the higher officials of the government
 came to meet the distinguished for eigners.
 Informal conferences have been held
 during the past two days and some of the serious business for which the vis- itors crossed the Atlantic has been taken up. but the formal discussion of
 the part the United States may play in the war against Germany will begin only with the arrival tomorrow of the
 French commission. which reached Hampton Roads today. The British representatives desire to work in the closest harmony with the French Consequently most of the great ques- tions to be discussed await the coming of Vice Premier Viviani Marshal Joffre and their associates
 4hiSs oeaHelte INdHhlil, representative in Congress from Montana. was tho only woman present at Secretary Lan~ sings reception. She passed the re- cefving line with other members Of Congress and was cordially greeted by MT. Balfour and the other guests of honor.
 President Wilson remained a short time after he had shaken hands with the commissioners and found oppor- tunities to talk with Elihu Root, Ser ator Lodge and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25

Since Sunday the British airmen have been revellinG in weather they have long dsired. Not a cloud was in the sky today behind which a German could find shelter. Deprived of that means of digging themselves in,' the German fliers were far scarcer than usual and very difficult to find British machines were everywhere along the battle front and far behind the German lines Bombing raids were carried out 45 miles back. the machines deliber- ately flying over ground where battles were raging with the greatest furyk
 TRANSPORT TRAINS ATTACKi ED
 German trains rushing reinfotce- ments to the front were attacked and transport columns on the roads were bombed and completely disorganized In several instances the British ma chimes came low over the fighting lines and poured machine gun fire into the German ranks. In doing this. machines have deliberately crossed the fire of their own as well as the enemy's guns Yesterday one British pilot, after Continued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25
ALI RECORDS ARE
 BROKEN AGAIN BY
 STEEL CORPORATION
First Quarterly Earnings and Dividends Greater Than Ever Before in
 History of Company

New York, April 24.-All previous high records in the history of the United States Steel corporation, both as to earnings and dividends, were surpassed in the first quarterly report for the cur rent year issued today.
 Earnings reached the enormous total of $113, 3,121,0 ,01s more than the corporation has earned i'll a full year in some instances, and an extra divi- dent of 3 per cent was declared on the common stock, in accordance with the regular quarterly dividend of 1 IA per cent on that issue and i 3-4 per cent on the preferred. The disburse- ment on the common amounts to more than $21 ,602,000.
 The per cent extra is an increase of 1A ger cent over the extra dividend de- clared in the previous quarter and an increase of over per cent of those of the second and third quarters of last year. It makes up, with about per cent to spare, for the deferred dividends on the common stock during the period be- tween the fourth quarter of 1914 and the same quarter of 1915. when poor earn iEgs caused complete suspension of disbursements on the common stock.
 The three months total earnings or SIS, ,121, ,01S are an increase of $7,121 621 over the final quarter of last year and net incomes of sl03,3S0,19 represents a gain of s7,00S,5S4. The surplus for the quarter was $69,S2SS1s. which is only slight in- crease because of the extra sum re- quired to pay the enlarged common divi- dend
 Regarding trade, President Gary said at the meeting of the board of directors: There is no let-up in the general trade conditions. Prices have a tendency to advance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25

cabiaet today the information already received from Foreign Minister Balfour of Great Britain. Afterward it became evident that movements already we'll under way to better food and shipping conditions will be speeded up. The en- tire weight of the admnistration is to be thrown behind the recommendations of Secretary Houston to Congress to strengthen the government machinery for controlling the food situation.
 Secretary Wilson reported that plans are well under way for increasing the labor supply on the farms. and on the cor struction of merchant vessels. Organ izeJ labor, he said. is lending it's active co operation.
 Z Several of the European belligerents and neutrals have asked for the assist ance of the American government in ob- taping supplies other than food but the details of these requests are being kept confidential, so that the markets will not be disturbed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25

tily, but they had been so confident in their ability to maintain their positions that they left it too late and, although they fought desperately to save them
 selves and their guns. barely 200O Ger
 mans. comprising 30 officers, were com pelled to surrender with 50 cannon. large
 numbers of rifles and much ammunition and stores.
 The French success was SO rapid that they found the Germans had left num- bers of unfinished letters in the dugouts and in the we'll furnished German offi- cers' mess an unconsumed meal still lay on the table. Mines had been laid by the Germans at vital points to be ex- ploded in the event of a retreat but the
 French promptness left them no time to set them off. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25
Summary of The News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS 1-Volunteer plan wins supporters in Speaker Clark. Mann and Cam non, but administration is hope full.
 Haig's men win more glory in ter rife battle still in progress. British airmen establish new rec ord in fight. Frenchmen will ask that American army be sent to EurOpe's battle line.
 Wilson and his cabinet study plan to relieve food shortage of the allies.
 Full war council discussions will not begin until French commis- sion arrives fin Washington. 3-"SOul Winning is keynote of Sum day school convention in session.
 LOCAL NEWS 5-EnOrmOus waste of foodstuffs is serious problem. Three killed in powder explosion in Aetna plant. Promises to negroes of military exemptions gets Uncle Sam busy. bonds. News of Bessemer. 9--Sfx hundred new members for Red Cross.
 FEATURES 4-Editorfal comm~-s 6-SOciety. S-Sp0rts. I1-MarketS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25
Gary Announces Steel
 Corporation Will Buy
 War Securities of Nation

New York, April 24.-Elbert H. Gary chairman of the United States Steel cor poration, announced today after the quar- terly meeting of the corporations direc- tors that the corporation would subscribe Ito the etxent of $5,O00.0OO for the gov ernments one-year certificates of in debtedness and indicated that when the governments war bonds were issued the corporations subscription would be even larger.
 He announced further that the directors had voted to anticipate payment of the government of s96o0000 income tax not due until June 15 next and to subscribe sJ0,oO0 to the $S,000.OO0 fund now being raised for the army and navy branches of the Young Mems Christian associa- tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25
DEBATE ON ARMY BILL

Washington, April 24.-Debate on the war army bill continued in congress to- day with the desire to talk about the methods the United States should use m raising her millions of fighting men un- abated. Leaders in neither house could predict with confidence when vote will be reached.
 Both houses expect to vote by Friday, but there are more than 60 members wait ing to speak. In the Senate only few senators have been heard and Chairman
 iamberlain of the military committee - --a tonight many had indicated their in- fntion to discuss the bill before agree lag to a vote. He probably will sounu out sentiment tomorrow, however, on a unanimous consent arraigement for vote as soon as possible The way the Sen ate takes this suggestion may have much to do with the position of administration leaders. They are loath to resort to the
 (Continued on Page TwOI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25
FRENCHNlEN WILL ASK THAT AMERICAN ARMY BE SENT
 TO EUROPE,S BATTLE LINE
This Is Word Brought By the Commission Headed By ViDidni and JoJNre Which
 Has Just ArrDed For
 Council in WdShlngt0n

Fortress Monroe, Va, April 24Frances commission to the United States reached Hampton Roads today and night they bound up Chesapeake bay for Washington board the presidential yacht Mayflower.
 The commission, of which Rene Vviani vice premier and minister of justice is the official head and Marshal Joffe member brings written instructions from the French gov ernment the ministry having decided to its members unlimited negotiate with the United States all sub jects, military, naval and financial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25
Wilson and His Cabinet Study Plan to Relieue Food Shortage Of Allies

Washington. April A.-Food conditions in several of the nations of the entente alliance have been reported to the Amer ican government as critical and as re- suit President Wilson and his advisers at today's cabinet meeting concentrated their attention upon what is being done to increase food supply of the United States, and provide additional ships to carry produce to Europe
 Realizing that it will take time to make more plentiful American harvests, the immediate object of the government will be to prevent waste and systematize the distribution and exportation of food stuffs. M
 The question of supplying food, money and ships will play very important part in conferences between American officials and members of the British and French commission. V
 The President sketched briefly to his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25

It is proposed to discuss the sending of an American expeditionary force to France. Marshall Joffre and many mili- tary members will indicate to the Ameri- can officials with whom they are to con fer. several important military reasons which they consider renders the sending of such force advisable. The most inn portance of these reasons is found in the moral effect to be had from the presence of American troops and the American flag on the battlefields of France. The French idea Of an American ex- petition calls. for fighting force sup ported by auxiliary services, such as rail- way staffs, railway material, base repair shops telegraph and telephone lines, auto mobile transport and strong aviation section.
 FRANCE WILL AID The French government is ready to offer whatever may be considered neces- sary to assist in sea operations, includ- ing the use for naval purposes. of any or all ports in France. The ministry of marine has worked out for submission to the American government comprehen- S1Ve plan TOT ONcfSedS tldiSpOlto, TUT pOtH army and navy purposes, and for the pro- visioning of the civil population. Financially France needs loans of $100,- 100000 monthly to be spent in the United States Detailed official information on this subject will be submitted to the American government at the conferences to be held in Washington.
 VIVIANT'S STATEMENT
 M Vivian, official head of the com mission, during his stay here gave the following statements to a starr core spondent of the Associated Press. who accompanied the mission from France:
 Every American will understand that in deference to the illustrous President of the United States whom I am going to see very soon, I reserve for word for him. I will have occasion to see you again and tell the American nation through you in a more complete manner the emo tions with which the representatives of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25

The broken ground about Houpir and also the adjacent Metz farm and Gouttedor wood was fought over again during the present battle. It presents many difficulties to the at tackers.
 At Metz farm the French assaulting battalion under Major Jacquin found it's progress barred by heavy network of barbed wire. behind which dozens of ma chine guns were hidden. The French troops cleverly succeeded in almost sur rounding the position and occupying the village of Brayen-Lannois. while other regiments advanced from the south across the River Aisne.
 The Germans attempted to retire has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25

France greet in the name Of their coun- with which France shares the same ideals. VIVIAN1.'
 The members of the commission got lea at daylight this morning. American naval officials aboard a flotila of de- stroyers met the former French pas senger liner which brought the visitors over and their convoy at Il o'clock last night about 100 miles at sea.
 The French and the American vessels exchanged signals and then all continued
 (Continued on Page TwO)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25
British Airn1en Establish Ne1u Records Ln Fight
FROM A STAFF e

CORRESPONDENT ASSOCIATED PRESS With the British Armies in France April Va London) The intensely bitter ground fighting of the last two days has reflected in the air. and the British Royal flying teray established record by bringing down 40 German machines
 Fifteen of these actually crash while 20 collapsed or fell in spinning dives completely out of control.