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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-22
PROCLAMATION.

Whereas. the Indiana State Board OF
Health. after having made an investi-
CATION of sanitary conditions in the
City Of Hammond has determined that
certain conditions of an unsanitary IA
ture exist throughout the City. and his
called upon the City Authorities 10
remedy the same. Therefore. as Mayor
OF the City Of Hammond, l earnestly
call upon all persons throughout the
City to observe the week commencing
November % and ending November
2Tth as "Clean-up-We and that they
cause any premises under their control
to be cleaned and put in a strictly
sanitary condition at the end of this
time. If il is found by the local health
authorities that unsanitary conditions
exist in any place throughout the City
Of Hammond. the persons in control of
the property where these unsanitary
conditions exist will be prosecuted to
the fullest extent of the law and the
work Of cleaning said premises will
then he done by city authorities and
the cost thereof charged to and collect
ed from the owners of any such
property.
All persons are notified that they
must collect all garbage and deposit
the same in a convenient place to be
handled by the health department of the
city and that at the end of the week
herein designated as Cleanup Week, 3"
teams Will be provided for the purpose
of carting away such refuse and
garbage.
The attention Of the public is also
called to the fact that there is a hous-
ing law in force throughout the State
or Indiana and that any violation of
this law Will likewise be prosecuted
the purpose being to ahate all condi-
lions of unlawful housing found within
the City Of Hammond.
z JOHN ID. SMALLEY
NIayor or the City of Hammond
/ ll-2f-22
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-22
FOURTEEN MORE
WARRANTS SERVED
All Kinds of Offenses Are
Charged in Last Batch
of Indictments.
Especial to The Times.y

CROWN POINT. IND. Nov. 22.-rhe
deputy sheriffs who are serving war
rants on alleged Offenders as the result
of grand jury indictments brought in
the following here yeterday:
sOOs-State Of Indiana vs.. Leon Pet
Yak. petit larceny; $1,000 bond.
4O44-Jamees Busbas. keeping gambling
house $500 bond.
4O43-Rodis Nicoloidit; keeping house of
iil-fame: $500 bond.
3s55-Wm. Quigg: entering office to
commit felony; $4,000 bond.
3s54-Guy Wilson; assault and battery
with intent to murder: $4,000 bond.
3S5S-Stanley Sevanovich: assault and
battery with intent to murder; ST.
600 bond.
sS52-Jack B. McGee burglary; (second
degree.
3s50-Deborah Williams; grand larceny.
3s47-George Mike; grand larceny.
3S46-Cora Alexander ct al robbery: So
600 bond.
3S34-Joseph Debartolo; murder: with
out bail
3SS5-Stojar Klaieh; assault and bat
terry TO commit rape; $4,000 bond.
3s636-wm. Lutes; grand larceny; So
600 bail
3s5l-Harry Step; burglary; $1,000 bond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-22
BAD YEAR AHEAD
FOR BASEBALL
nv United Pres

CHICAGO. Nov 22.-Not a minor
league in the country will be able 70
start the season OF 1918, in the opinion
Of Ban Johnson. president OF the
American league.
johnson told the United Press today
that the loss Of players through mill
tary service and lack OF patronage
through interest in military affairs
will render 1t impossible for any bu,
the major leagues to survive. and the
major leagues themselves won't sur
vive unless they receive government
support. he said.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-22
GERMANS MAKE
NEW BARRED" ZONE
United Pres. CabIeEram. }

AMSTERDAM. Nov. 22.-Txtension
OF the German barred zone" for
shipping to include the Azores and
Greek waters was announced in Ber-
lin dispatch The statement described
the Azores as containing important
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-22
TRIPLE KILLING.
lBy rnIted Press.l

SULLIVAN. Ind. Nov. 2z.-Despond-
ent because OF the death Of his wife
two months ago and his own III health
David Johnson. miner Of tails city. to-
Gay shot and KILLED his two baby girls
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-22

If You Think THE TIMES Is
Doing It's Bit Your Support Is Al
WAYS Welcome.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-22

, partment in denying the report said
there was only the usual activity in
connection with naval operations
theres
The Azores belong to Portugal Sew
eral cable lines center there.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-22

Dorothy eye three years. and Emma,
/ . months and fatally wounded him
| self
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-22

hostile bases for Atlantic navigation
Belgian relief ships and neutrals
We're allowed one week in which t.
withdraw from the new zone
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-22

United Press dispatches last week
from Buenos Aires reported dispatches
from spain that the United States was
fortlfyinc the Azorns The navy de
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-22
colda cause Headaohe and ortu

LAXATIVE BRoMO QUININE removes
the cause There is only one "Bromo
Ouinine." f. W. GROVES signature is
on box 3Oc-Adv
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-22

Make It The Last War.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
ASSEMBLE U. S.
MACHINERY TO
CONTROL WHEAT
sy United rr.s. leased Wire

By United Press Leased Wire
WASHINGTON. Aug. Is
Creation OF food sdministrs-
ton grain corporation with
s5o,oco.ooo capital to conduct
government wheat purchases
and sales was officially an
nounecd today.
To carry on the gigantic work,
the president appointed three com.
mitteea-the wheat purchasing III.
vision. the price fixing board. the
U. s. mlllers' committee and those
who will conduct tho buying nj the
different terminal points in the
country.
The great machinery for wheat
control Is now practically perfected.
The price-fixing committee is
headed by H. A. Garfield. OF VII.
liams college William Doak. pres
ident Of the Brotherhood OF Rail.
way Trainmen. James W. Sullivan
of the American Federation OF La
Dor and number OF prominent ag-
ricultural men are among the
members.
The wheat purchasing division is
headed by Herbert Hoover.
Judge Curtis n Lindley OF San
Francisco will be one OF the trans
portatlon directors.
Representing the grain division
at Northwest terminals. will be ~
H. Hauser OF Portland.
Theo y. Wilcox OF Portland will
represent the Pacific Coast on the
u. s. mlllers' committee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
MRS. ROOD TO
PAY TAXES IN
KING COUNTY

Mrs. Hugh c. Rood, richest
woman In the Northwest, with
drew her plea for exemption
from personal taxes Wednesday
morning, after conferences
with County Assessor Thatcher.
Mrs. Rood claimed that she
was a resident Of Paris, France,
and for that reason did not
have to pay personal taxes In
Washington.
II simply explained the law to
her." said Thatcher. 1T wasn't 4
stormy scene. Mrs. Rood consent
ed TO withdraw her claim and pay
her taxes without protest when she
understood that the claim was not
valid"
The board heard number of wit
nesses Wednesday morning. pass
ing on only one case. The Juanita
Bottling Works. which refused to
name the value OF its machinery. ON
the ground that the amount was In
dispute. was cited TO produce an e.
innate.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15

Theo ksrle 5ohnston, Seat
ties fsrfame5 young grand
opera tenor. will marry his boy.
hood sweetheart, Miss Nora
christoff. 1907 i1th ave.
Announcement Of their en-.
gssemcnt is considered by o.
Cupid, we'll known young
matchmaker. as a triumph for
the old home town.
For Theo Karle--thats his name
in musical circles--has been heart
Iessly pestered by women from one
end OF the country 20 the other who
wanted 10 live always within sound
OF his silvery voice. and in close
proximity 10 his ever.swclling
pocketbook.
They Never Had Chance
Blu; the ladies' back in New York
didn't have look-in.
Miss Nora caught the eye OF the
grand opera star long before he put
HIS feet into patent leather pumps
or wore an English walking coat
She knew him when they were
both Kids In Lincoln high school
together.
Nora. with wonderful honey-col.
ored hair and rare artistic tempera'
ment. was always the leading lady
in the school theatricals. She could
p.ay a piano wonderfully, too.
ehe Was scnooI Star
She was the prettiest OF high
school girls, and had "tempera-
ment"
While young Johnston was big.
rather awkward, he possessed a
voice like an angels
They weren't so chummy In those
days. She. no doubt. was the flow
or OF his eye. But the girl. like a
butterfly. had all the young huskics
signing when she passed
Johnston began to study voice
culture with all his 200 pounds OF
might.
Great singers heard him sing
and marveled.
He was taken 10 New York.
Then the word percolated back
home that he had knocked 'em
cold"
His mother and Nora we're happi'
est
Kinnear Cons" Knew Him
Producers showed and fought to
sign up Theo Karle.
The ladies', II was reported, sim
ply went wild over this big fellow
One chased him in taxicabs, board
ed the same trains, and wanted to
capture him--no matter how!
Theo Karle came home.
lie hung up his cutaway coat w
moth balls. cornered his cane. jump
ed on Kinnear Park car, and went
out to see Nora.
He's been one OF the best patrons
the Kinnear conductors have, ever
since.
And now comes the announce
ment that these school-day pals
will be married soon, but no one
knows just when.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
Peace MUST COME
BY RESTORATION
BY KAISER, belief
Tho Accepted as Sincere,
Holy Sees Proffer Is Held
to Be German Inspired.
BY CARL D. CROAT


WASHINGTON, Aug i5.-The great war must
go on until Germany is willing to talk reparation
toration and guarantees.
The United States stands with the allies in deter
mination to fight until their objectives secured
The popeS appeal has made change in the war
aims of this country, the state department announced
oGay. And Americas aims for the most part coincide
with those of the allies, il was said.
This summarized the situation in government and
allied diplomatic quarters today while Secretary Lam
sing awaited the delivery of the formal note believed
to be on its way from the vatican. 1t reflected an
mistakabe determination TO refuse the popes proffer
AT this time
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15

Both the United States and the
allies will reply TO the pope.
England is expected 20 speak for
the allies.
Consider Offer Sincere
Admission Is made by high allied
diplomats that the pope's peace
note must be received with defer
ence and careful consideration. II
Is sincere and probably actuated
by purely Christian motives
But the time has not come for
peace on the basis suggested. And
meantime the strongest hope is
held here that the German liberals
will force the issue In Germany
and overthrow those who brought
about the war.
Germans Must Evscuatc
A review OF the allied embas-
sizes opinions today revealed the
following:
British diplomats say that Bel
GUM. France. Serbia and Rhmania
must be actually evacuated before
peace discussion can start.
Germany must not be allowed TO
enter the peace councils with all
her lost territory regained and free
from subjection to reparation and
guarantees.
At the Italian embassy 1t was
stated Minister Media. OF the ltal-
Ian Catholic party. recently spoke
his country's convictions when he
said. Peace cannot come as a re-
suit OF decision of a few. and IL
cannot come from persons with
sentimental or fallacious ideals.
which they pretend to impose on
the historical reality"
Peace Talk to Grow
Russian officials believe the
peace talk cannot be stopped. and
viii continue TO grow between now
and November.
I'm theory. the pope's move
seems 10 resemble earlier peace
proposals of President Wilson.
one French diplomat said. "\atur.
ally II will receive thc same AZ
tention the presidents utterances
always received. IL is apparent.
however. hat behind the Vatican's
move are Austria and Germany.
In these circumstances II may re-
dound to the interest of the enemy,
II Is for this reason that the Vat
leans move will most probably
fail. The war must go on to its
logical conclusion.
The Brazilian and Chilean am.
bassadors sought TO learn this
country's views today. but were
informed the peace note had not
arrived.
j. Ham Lewis Takes Hand
| The situation caused Senator
Lewis to introduce a resolution
that would bind congress to keep
silent concerning peace. leaving ac.
ton to the president. Senator
Sherman. the other Illinois men,
ber. also offered a peace resolu-
ton declaring for no annexations
or indemnities, for freedom of the
seas and rehabilitation of Belgium,
Continued on page 10Y
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
Bishop O'Dea Sure
of Pope's Sincerity

II am sure that the pope is
working for the good OF tho
world and that as the worlds
most conspicuous neutral he
will eventually be able TO serve
mankind in helping to bring
about peace" said Bishop O'Dea
Wednesday in commenting on
the Holy Sees peace proposals
to neutrals and belligerents.
I'VE can only wait for the Of
fetal text OF his proposals In
forming our judgments OF their
effect am sure that the
pope is sincere in his desire to
help bring peace TO the world"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
PEACE PLANS kept
FROM PUBLICATION

Nv United Press Leased Wire
ROME. Aug. 15.--The Vat.
lean desires that the text OF
the pope's peace appeal reach
all governments before II is
given to the public. For this
reason II was stated today. pub
llcatlon OF the appeal In the
Observatore Romano, the Vat
lean official organ has been
postponed until Thursday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
Tobacco Fund Boxing Show
Will Be Held at the Arena

Hill OF The Star. and Il will be
some card. we give you our word.
You understand that the boxers
aren't going 10 get red cent for
performing.
A boxer can be just as patriotic
as the next fellow. And the Arena
free and everything. The show is
going TO provide a mighty nice lot
of smokes for our Sammies in
France II the public now responds
as generously az the boxers and
the Metropolitan Building Co. have
CONTINUED on page 10)
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him up--to hint that we would

him up-to hint that we would
like our show az the Arena.
ITS within walking distance OF
downtown" argued Douglas. "and
n will accommodate thousands of
people easily and we have ring
and everything"
To Be August 28
admitted that the Arena would
90 nicely. and we agreed that the
show should be given Tuesday
evening. August 2s
We are working on the card.
Lonnie Austin. Dan Salt, and Eddie
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
BY THE EDITOR

I called up Walter Douglas,
OF the Metropolitan Building
Co., and asked him what he
thought OF the Tobacco Fund
prl--l mean scientific boxing
contests.
"lt's a bully idea" he said.
"Where are you going 10 give
this show7"
| told him the ball park.
"Why not the ArensY" asked
Douglas, as | hoped no would.
Indeed that 10 why called
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
Porto Rico Asks for
Self Government

By United Press Leased Wire
SAN JUAN, Porto Rico. Aug. 15.
--Self-government is demanded
by resolutions adopted by both
houses OF the legislature and
directed to President Wilson this
week. The legislature thanks the
United States for the government
It has given II and pledges war
support
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
MURDOCH Gets
TRADE BOARD
APPOINTMENT

By United Press Leased Wire
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.--
Victor Murdock, Kansas bull
mooser and former congress-
man. today was nominated by
President Wilson to be men,
Der of federal trade commits
sion to succeed the late w. n.
Parry, OF Seattle.
This was the appointment which
ole Hanson and George Dilling. Sc
attle men, we're attempting to land.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
BY United Pres. Leased wir.

WASHINGTDN, Aug. I0.-Ihe
Camp for Rainbow division soon to
20 TO France will be established at
Mineola, Long Island. and will be
named Camp Albert l.. Mills, In
honor OF the late Gen. Mills, head
Of the militia division
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
ADVANCE TO BELGIUM

PARIS, Aug. 1.-THE French ad-
yanced considerably west OF Dix
nude, in Belgium. the war office
announced today.
On the road between Hurtebise
and Caronne. German artillery
heavily bombarded French first
lines, the statement said. On the
Fauclerc plateau, an enemy raid
was repulsed
Artillery fighting was active on
both banks OF the Meuse thruout
tho night.
= the left bank. west Of Hill
304. the French threw back a Ger.
man attack.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15

More than 100000 hides are
used annually In upholstering cara.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
US. WILL REJECT P0PES PLEA
WHAT SAITH THE CHRIST?


tIE people OF the world but they do not want
best @ mo cannot 0 be Gn ny dearae e e on pPa @ oSe 0 n @
cannot be accepted seeking the status ante fails thus
the OF the present tragedy
who crying peace by negotiation" would
to gather around "tsfnd council table '
Unfortunately theory history peace
Probably majority the devastating which raked Europe
kings ' diplomats bsd a~a e % peoples aSa Ssfo @
celed out national territory much real estate
On the other hand peace by victory Unconditional surrender
usually settles things for good We have further than
Lincoln had listened the eopperhead of his and made
teeth @ ss"1s.. "s . s as. he % :. s: % ~ss. ss % The s s the
the ] G ps'tf The with ns "sss sss % H The
has not been five horrible and bloody war pang
! peace conference called to make peace by negotiation
The first Balkan war did not 60 logical conclusion because
T"ace and the threat OF Intervention by the big powers
patch The he diplomats S Of the wng states met in conference London
1t was typical diplomatic gathering.
All the hghgrade international crooks burglars and ondoy
we es eomplnm Of n gtee = e. S 'Ud M s ps1ce which l
national integrity the interests the people patched
hardly dry treaty before second and
an G fay war Se out % among the o @ % M Turkey & again oqe @ m
conclusive noihngt compromise Of con-
Austria the sinister figure the background this peace
by negotiation and in the treaty OF Bucharest were so"ed the seeds which
nna w@ any @ more re peace by negotiations to be followed
this is a democracy against deSpotim-a
- struggle liberty against Oriental Savey-the Ar
mageddon civilization barbarim-hen
only be Christ and the devil.
The Bible tells that Satan took Christ MP high noun
tain and proposed BY negotiaton-and the Of the
Sauior o the knife
Il bring peace bm s0oord said Jesus, qoheu
speaking Of the conflict Of right and urong
If Germany dcmocracy-it is
struggle
all there unvized countries peoped by free bar
renewed the fight freedom and d civilizations
basedon idea of individual liberty
The whole world
and perish
There will be another chance for democratic prn-
cipes dominates the world and up her
Western Europe.
proof of that the conduct of the German people
today-st doce and obedent-heedng not the frightfu
tribute rendered their by
Russian revolution what all the of the world
in flame the Skies which portend the dawn
Of human brotherhood the of civilization.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
SUDDENLY
ENCIRCLE
COAL CITY
Penetrate Positions 1000
Yards Wide and Mile
Deep at Lens
GO OVER TOP AT SUNUP
By VIM. Philip Simms

WITH THE BRITISH
ARMIES IN THE FIELD.
Aug. i5.-Positions over a
thousand-yard front, and to a
depth OF nearly a mile were
s,ormed and captured by the
Canadians early today in a
new assault on the German
defenses OF Lens.
As a result of the objects
obtained by today's attack.
he famous coal city is now
nothing more than a death
trap for the Germans. II they
continue to hold il. their pride
viii cost them dearly in lives
and blood.
HiE 20 was captured in the first
rush % the Canadians In addi-
tlon. Raxwood. Cite st Laurent.
Cite st. Emile. part Of Cite st.
Elizabeth. and a portion OF Hugo
Wood were quickly taken.
a number OF other Important
mining ceuters and positions about
Lens were next captured.
II was during dawn more beau
tiftIT han a painters dream that
! Ffen Marshal Haig struck again at
the German lines. This time the
blow fell against the approaches OF
the coal city. instead Of in Fian-
ders.
Take All objscsives
Everything was carried before
the force OF the irresistible push.
The detectives fixed for the day
we're taken in the first rush and
then came the work OF constructing
positions Several hundred prison
ers had been taken up to an early
hour today. and more were pouring
back from the fighting zone.
The attack which swept the
Canadians forward until they held
the last positions dominating the
approaches to Lens was a typical
British push.
There was the usual hush before
Ne battle After the night OF ar
tlllery engagements a deathlike 81
ierce fell. Then came the drum.
fire. the roar OF guns. the screech-
ing Of shells and the flare OF rock
cts behind the German lines, In
rapid signaling.
Advance With Sun
The sun was Just rising. streak
ing the sky with wondrous tint.
The British barrage was under
way. A curtain OF steel WIS fall
ing between the Canadian trenches
and the enemy.
Then the Canadians went over
their pafapets. They followed
their curtain Of steel and flame
across the open ground.
German rockets. carrying their
IS. o. s." signals. began bursting
more riotously. But from the first
everything went well with the
British. Their bombing. their bay.
onetting and other work complete.
they looked down upon Lens. com
plete masters OF its gateways.
Cite St Laurent. mentioned by
4 Simms. as captured by the Ca
nadisns. Is only about mile north
I Of the main section OF Lens. be-
/ tween the coal city and Loos. 9th
er points captured are In this same
region.
DnGhe victorious assault of the Ca
nadlans today brings the fall OF
Lens appreciably nearer For the
past week the Canadians have been
closing in on Lens yard by yard.
The city is now surrounded by the
British on three sides. They were
within striking distance Of the main
Dart OF town before today's attack.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15

She. too. has developed into a
successful musician. as assistant
teacher with Harry krinke. in the
Fisher building
Theo Karlc will have a now. light.
haired accompanist on his next
tour,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15

Do you know that the city Of Sc
attle maintains public bathing
beaches for you 70 enjoy these hot
days7 Weather man says: Fair
tonight and Thursday"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15

nG he victorious assault Of the Ca
nadians today brings the fall Of
Lens appreciably nearer. For the
past week the Canadians have been
closing in on Lens yard by yard
The city is now surrounded by the
British on three sides. They were
within striking distance of the main
Dart OF town before today's attack.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15

Cite ST. Laurent. mentioned by
simms. as captured by the Ca
nadisns. Is only about mile north
Of the main section OF Lens. be-
tween the coal city and Loos. 9th
er points captured are In this same
region.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15

Nsu women can help win the war Register In
the National League FOR women's Service. 10,
cose building. There's work for you to do.