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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
ENLIST WITH HOME
TROOPS, He SAYS
Capt. Umpleby Urges Lake
County Boys to Join Their
Home Units.

Capt J A. Umpleby of Co. F. First
Indiana Infantry. Gary. today said that
young men Of Lake county. who are go
ing TO the war. viii do better by join
ing home companies in preference 10
the regular army. There IS local COM
pany at Gary and one is being organic
ed in East Chicago
Young men. especially those of
school age. who are going away from
home for the first time will feel mighty
lonesome after they get away. II they
We're with a home unit. where they are
known and where their officers know
them and their families they would find
their lot more pleasant one of the
nice things of camp life when one is
with acquaintance from home is to get
the news from home as it comes in pa
pers and letters to all the boys
High school boys especially ought to
think of their home companies first.
Many boys are going into special units
with the idea it is a different kind of
service. but after all the infantry is the
best"
Capt. Umpieby saws Co. F needs about
80 more recruits.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
RED CROSS BAZAAR
THIS EVENING
tCommunIcated.)

II the weather man keeps his prom
Use OF fair and warmer" for this even
ing the Red Cross bazaar that is be-
ing given in the Masonic temple under
the auspices of the Rooster club bids
fair to be big and most SUCCESSFUL
event.
While all the booths were not up
vet. many of them were near compile
ton and they certainly looked fine.
The Womans club booth Is IN
charge OF Mrs. Ralph Groman and her
consisting of Mesdames
Robert ellis. Ray Seeley, Roy Hick-
man. John E. Fitzgerald, F. S. Betz,
Glen Ebrignt W II. Davis, Jesse VIII
son. c. A Smith. H f. Sharrer; H. a.
Mcconnell John Reilly /. l. Bonn
berger, Charles True, George Hannauer
and Misses Edith Mcconnell. Laura
Fitzgerald. Marion Duggan, Margaret
Turner and Marie Carter
Mary Jane Maehl. who has recently
returned from the British front where
she was attached to the Red Cross.
will also be be at the Womans club
booth.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21

the schools, the home and the commuhi-
ty. / have no selfish motive in this
view, for my only son Ia but fourt &c n
years or age and my country would not
accept my services on the firing line
even though | were SO brave as to offer
them I must ~. content AZ YOU. to
neht for my country In other ways than
in the strenuous work OF the field OF
battle
Il am inalterably against the volun-
teer system at this time or any other
time Let us have at least our frst great
army made up OF strong. mature young
men who can act unit and whose
patriotism canot be measured by the
manner in which he became soldier.
Il understand from those of military
experience and authority that ct the
present rate OF volunteer recruiting 1T
would take about ten years To recruit
an army which this government is now
calling for. II this is true. at this time
when the patriotism OF every citizen
should respond to the call Of his coun-
try il 1t ever did in our history. how
can we expect TO meet the present
emergency completely and efficiently
We'll. | have written more than l
intended when 1 started. but know
that YOU desire my candid opinion on
this question. / cannot see il any other
way and hope that YOU viii not con
slider this in the light Of criticism. L
appreciate that YOU are there on the
ground and have sources OF Information
from military authority which I have
not But | do believe that al this time
we should be guided largely by the onin-
ion OF those who have devoted their
lives TO the study of military affairs
and I believe Congress should give the
military organization OF this country a
fairly free hand to meet this situation
which no man knows the outcome OF.
II had a brother, the baby of the
family. seventeen years OF age who was
one of the army that his government
and mine sent to Cuba during the Span
ish war and he died a victim of the
shameful unpreparedness OF this great
nation. He volunteered his services
against the wishes OF the entire family
but the army accepted him. IL eouit
able select conscription had then pre-
vailed he might have lived to serve his
country as he should. That Is just one
OF hundreds of instances OF the Spanish
war and when I thing of the same sys-
tenn now after the lesson Of England
resent II with all the power | have and
hope that you as one Of the representa-
tives of the people will oppose to the
last ditch the negotiable volunteer sys-
tenn.
Yours very truly.
&C. r. TINKHAM"
p. 81 am for increase in pay Of
the soldier"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
WILL HOLD
THE OFFICERS
RESPONSIBLE.
TIMES BUREAU,
AT STATE CAPITAL.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. April I'll
The supreme court. by a decision hand
ed down yesterday settled question
which has been prominent in politics
in Indiana ever since the corrupt prac-
tees act was passed The court held
that corporation cannot be prosecuted
for any violation OF the corrupt prac-
tees act. but that all of the officers OF
a corporation may be prosecuted for
such violations. A corporation can only
act through it's officers. the decision
says. and these officers should be held
responsible personally for the acts
which they compel the corporation to
do
The rule was laid down in two APP
peals from Sullivan county in a local
option election. In one case the Terre
Haute Brewing company was indicted
for giving 5000 to man for use on the
wet side Of the, local option election. In
the other case Crawford Fairbanks.
head of the Terrs Haute Brewing com
pany. was charged with supplying the
5000.
The Sullivan county court quashed
the indictments. In the Fairbanks case
the lower court said an officer Of a cor
poration could not be prosecuted for
the action of the corporation. This de-
cision is reversed by the supreme court.
1t is believed that this decision viii
have the effect Of purifying elections
to some extent. at least because it will
cause officers OF corporations to hesitate
about having their corporations violate
the law corporation IS not allowed.
under the corrupt practices act. to con
tribute 10 a campaign fund nor to CON
tribute money TO help win an election.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
LAWYER SCORES
THE SYSTEM
CONTINUED From rage ons,

least one hundred members and q mo-
ton was passed in favor of select con-
scription without dissenting vote
Since coming home from Washington l
have talked with a great many men on
this question and l find that they all.
except the most radical Germans. are
advocates of this method oftrecruiting
an army Immediately
The objection to the volunteer svs
tenn in my opinion and the opinion OF
others with whom / have talked is that
It calls to the service men Of All ages.
occupations and conditions to the injury
OF the young boy OF the family and of
business We have several instances
here in Hammond where boys as young
as seventeen. and / believe in one ms
lance sixteen. have Joined the army and
hence must meet the strenuous work OF
modern military training and at g time
when it almost invariably Injuries them
and results in some permanent physical
defect Men also volunteer for the sary-
who should remain al home and care for
those dependent upon them Men also
volunteer for army service whose skin
and knowledge of the business in which
they are engaged is such that they
could much better serve their country
by continuing therein Many businesses
are crippled a result OF such men
SUDDENLY leaving their employment and
joining the army
n am informed BY those YOU have
had long experience as army officials
that military service today and the
training necessary 10 meet the 'reoujre-
-
time Of the civil War and as late as
the Spanish war: that the modern ef-
ficient army must be made up OF ma
ture and hardened troops with the
present prospects before us regret to
see any man under the age of twenty
years join the army when we have
millions above that age and below the
age of twenty-six from which could be
selected those who would the least Grip
pie the Industries of the country and
who would not leave behind them de-
pendent families.
This system would also prevent
condition which always exists in every
community at a time like this when an
army is TO be raised under the volunteer
system condition which causes much
injustice and many q heartache II now
exists in this community in a marked
degree Boys OF imma ture years and in
the most critical period of life. while
their minds are being moulded by our
schools and by home training are driv-
en- to volunteer their services even
against the wishes Of their parents end
teachers. because they cannot stand the
accusation of being Stacker Select
Consumption would remove this from
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
GERMAN ARMY OFFICER
NAbbED At RICHMOND
AFTER BOLD THREATS

RICHMOND. IND. April 21.-~Arthur
Hueller German subject and reservist
officer. ia held at local police headquar-
tsrs awaiting an examination of his
record by United States secret service
officers to ascertain whether he has
been trying TO stir up sedition among
Communication OF Richmond. Chief
of Police Harry Goodwin last night ask
ed Capt. Hall of indianapolis. head Of
the Federal secret service in Indiana. TO
come TO Richmond 20 help In the exam
nation. Hueller has been under sur
veillance here for some time.
Hueller came here from Cincinnati
several months ago. ostensibly 10 be
come head OF the foreign department or
the Starr Piano Company. Remarks
made against the American government
a. his rooming place as we'll as frequent
discussion over the telephone with a 10
cal German-American aroused suspicion
against him
The former German officer told wom-
en- at a rooming house that he had no
fear OF the United States.
They can not arrest me he is said
TO have told the women. They never
can get the goods on me II any one
tries TO arrest me / shall shoot him
without the slightest conjunction, even
if my life pays for It,"
month before the Zimmerman plot
was disclosed Hueller said authorita-
lively that Germany planned to attack
the United States through Mexico. He
claims TO have installed the engines in
the C-53. Until the imperial consul left
Cincinnati. Hueiler received frequent
code messages from that city.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
Wins Beauty Prize.

wanted. the most beautiful girl in
Boston. This is the Advertisement
that attracted the pretty eve of Doris
Grey one day She read further and
learned that beauty contest had
been inaugurater in connection with
the big motion picture ball being held
and that the prize was an engagement
with the Thanhouser Film corporation.
Doris decided TO win that prize and
she did She is now full-fledged
motion picture star and viii be seen
here at the Gem theatre ia Her Be
loved Enemy which Manager Fowl
err is now able TO announce ne Will
present on Sunday. April %.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
PROVIDE COMFORTS
FOR GUAROsMEN

Indiana National Gusrdsmen are hui
man.
They like visitors At their camps in
Lake county. appreciate donations of
reading matter. including back numbers
OF magazines. and love good things 10
eat.
This Is the hnding Of Attorney ID. J.
Moran who yesterday afternoon visited
the camp Of Major Noble's men together
with Mrs s r. Swain Mrs j. NJ
Turner and Mrs Moran. committee OF
the Hammond Womsns Club delegated
10 deliver tn the soldiers 200 pounds OF
dried fruit-peachcs end prunes-pur-
chased by the club which this week APP
propriated fifty dollars 10 purchase com
forts for the soldiers. The boys were
delighted with the fruit
The National Guardsmen are given
forty cent sper man a day for food and
while this permits sufficient plain
diet It does not provide fruit or pastries.
To give these added pleasures to the
men the Wonnan's Club and a group of
north side women not in the club have
taken active part in raising dons-
tons At the new F. c. Minas building
Just east Of the store of that name on
State street donations Of pastries,
magazines. etc. may be left al any time
Monday with committe of north side
women who are in charge
Attorney Moran stated today that he
will call for magazines at homes if
notified At his home or office. in case
it is not convenient for the donors to
take them to his office. He hopes to
have load of magazines, back copies
included. by Tuesday.
The boys are somewhat disappoint-
ed" stated Attorney Moran. because
no one visits their camp"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
CATHOLIC SUPPORT
rs PLEDGED

BALTIMORE, MD. April 21.-The
letter prepared by the archbishop OF
the United States and addressed to
President Wilson. pledging the loyalty
OF the Catholic hierarchy. the clergy
and the people of that faith in this
country to the president and the gov
eminent was sent to the president by
Cardinal Gibbons and signed by all the
archbishops.
1t accepts whole heartedly and I'M
reservedly" the decree of congress
'proclaiming this country to be in a
state of war" The letter says:
snding firmly upon our solid
Catholic tradition and history from the
very foundation of the nation. re-
affirm in this hour of stress and trial
our most sacred and sincere loyalty
and patriotism toward our country
our government. and our flog."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
BEAUTIFUL PICTURE or
ALICE JOYCE FREE

Womsn--the Glory % a Nation -
the Title of the latest picture released
by he Greater vitssraph company. fcs-
turing Miss Ante Joyce. Along with
every copy or next Sundays Chicago
Herald will he given absolutely free
beautiful reproduction photograph In
colors. particularly suitable for fran
ing, size ski inches, OF Miss Joyce
picturins her draped in an Anne rican
hag with another large American flag
as background. The picture - very
artistic and there s sure 10 be big de-
mand for H. Make sure or securing
yours By ordering your copy of next
Sundays Chicago Herald from your
ne wsdealer todsy-now.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
AUTOS COLLIDE
AT DYER; TWO HURT
Especial to THE TIMzsD

DYER. IND, April 21.-The occu-
pants Of light automobile were
thrown to the street and injured at
the Main street intersection in Dyer
today when a heavy machine colhded
with theirs. Y. S Gumd OF Chica go,
sustained fractured rib and his wife
internal injuries. The heavy car was
driven BY James Stillwell of Joliet,
u.ho had his mother and Jot Vixon.
friend. as passengers. Both cars were
wrecked.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
$4,000 GIFT To
HAMMOND Dap lists
HN REV. FLOYD RI. ADAMS.
pastor Of frat Baptist Church. }

The Hammond Baptist church is in
the midst OF one OF the most signf-
cant campaigns in its history. When
their present edihce was erected about
three years ago the congregation was
compelled to dedicate the same with
large debt.
The edifice was not intended merely
to serve the needs OF the present To-
cal congregation. but to be a base OF
activities from which this great and
rapidly growing industrial and COM
mercial center should be served in all
that make for community betterment
and uplift Special emphasis has been
placed upon reaching various non-E Eng
lsh speaking peoples.
The American Baptist Home Mission
airy society and the Indiana Baptist
convention have recognized the wis
dom of this policy and the great pos
sibinties in this region and have
agreed to give $500 each to remove
the present Indebtedness from the Be p
aist church on condition that the Ham
mond Baptists and their friends pro-
vide the balance at this time This is
an unusual offer and is greatly appre-
ciated by the Hammond people This
makes il necessary for the Hammond
people on their own part to provide
s25. 600 This is being covered by
pledges to be paid week by week dur
ing the next Ave years Already a
large percentage of the required
amount has been subscribed and it is
confidently expected that the entire
sum will be provided within the next
forty-eiGht hours.
sunday promises to be a great day
for the Baptists These conditional
sifts asgregating SIS. 900 from outside
our city should not be lost or even i'm
narill.6 bv failure or Indifference on
the part Of Hammond people.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
BEAUTIFUL PICTURE OF
ALICE JOYCE FREE

Next Sundays Chicago Herald will
contain beautiful reproduction photo
graph in colors. size Sxl1 inches, of
Alice Joyce. star of the new film play,
"Woman-the Glory of a Nation" which
is the latest release of the Greater Vita
graph company. The photograph shows
Miss Joyce draped in an American flag
with another odd Glory" for back
ground. The size and makeup of this
picture makes it especially desirable for
framing. Order your copy of next Sum
days Chicago Herald from your news
dealer today-right now.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
SEEK To GUST
ARTHUR DEAvER

Thoss who claim TO know stated ~
day that the position OF Arthur =
Deayer as superintendent Of the west
Hammond schools depends on the out
come OF the school board election this
evening. IL Frank Green is elected
president with Henry Ielber and
Petzinser as members II is claimed
beaver viii not be asked to return
next year. II the present board. Gen
Knott. president; Harvey Clebeland
and Gus Rosenbaurn. are reinstated
Deaver stays. The fight on Deavar
centers, Il is claimed, on his pron7in-
ence in civic affairs He organized
the West Hammond club. It is believ-
ed that political enemies of the Paul
kamradt administration think that
beavers influence was thrown to KAN
rsdt during the recent campaign No
fault has been found with his admins
trstion OF school affairs
The voting place is the Wentworth
school.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
BAD STORM
HITS IaAPORTE

rain and wind storm which amountde to
a miniature cyclone struck LaPorte
about O'Clock yesterday afternoon and
did fully 100000 worth of damage
around the city Part of the roof of
the Rumely Oil Pull plant was ripped
off. a section Of the slate roof of the
Court House was pulled OF, many plate
glass windows were smashed. house in
East LaPorte was blown over. trees
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
BEAUTIFUL PICTURE OF
ALICE JOYCE PREF

One of the most artistic photoEra phs
Of its kind is TO be given away abso-
lutely free with every copy of next
Sundays Chicago Herald-a beautiful
reproduction photograph in coIors of
Miss Alice Joyce. who IS featured in the
Greater Fitagraph company's latest
photo play. 'Woman-the Glory OF a
Nation" Miss Joyce is one of the most
popular screen stars and naturally this
picture will be eagerly acquired by
movie fans. Make sure of securing
yours by ordering your copy Of next
Sundays Chicago Herald from your
newsdealer today. Do il right now
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
FALLS FROM BERTH.

LAPORTE. IND, April 21.-Clad in a
nightrobe. the body OF Mrs Mary Lar
son. so. was found beside the New York
Central track a Otis, near Laporte, at
1 o'clock this morning. 1t is supposed
Mrs. Larson either jumped or fell from
a train She was in her berth a few
minutes before the train reached Otis.
She was going from Des Moines TO
Troy \. Y
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
Little Lost Sister.

Don't fail TO see Little Lost Sister
the SeIg Red Sea- play a the Gem
theatre this afternoon and evening.
a X. f. s. f. production. Little Lost
Sister is A perturbation of Virginia
Brooks strong book and play Of the
same name What is the reason for
Little Lost Sisters? What becomes Of
them:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
CHICAGO PRODUCE.

Butter-Creamery extras. 44c; cream
cry hrsts. 4sa4s12c, hrsts. 41Q42lac.
seconds. So 40c.
Eggs-Ordinaries. s2s4 a 33lsc; frsts.
Ssa Q94Ac.
Live Poultry Fowls. 211a a 22c;
ducks 10 csc; geese. $50 Ice: turkeys.
zoe.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21

enbaum, whose parents she said had OBJ
1ecfed 10 his being given a bath was
not present.
brs. Tuly, the city nurse. took the
stand for Mrs. Herndon and declared
with heat. II am the mother OF boy
and DO not see where there Is such a
rumpus over =. woman Of Mrs. Hern-
don. axe giving boy a bath. even II
che did"
This accustomed burst or applause.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
DUNES PARK
MEETING SUNDAY

Promoters or the National Dunes
Park Association viii meet at o'clock
Sunday afternoon ~ GARY library pur-
suant to the call OF provisionsi presi-
dent A +. Knots. n il expected TO per-
feet permanent organization,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21

Hogs-Receipts. 5000 market. weak.
mixed. s15.2O@15.95: good s1s.45a 15.-
55; rough. $3.50 a 1910: light. 1855 a
1876: pigs. $1,000 Q1S.s5.
Cattle-Receipts 500; market slow
and weak: heeves. sso0a1825: cows
heifers. $3.50 100: Observation-Disclosures
s7.15a 900; calves. sS.5eq1275.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
THE TIMES
FINANCIAL
COLUMN

We wish 70 thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindness and sym
pathy shown during our late bereave-
ment In the loss of our darling baby
also for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mr.. AND MRS. HECTOR MASSE.
4-21-l
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21

we're nprooted and ona man war ssri-
ousiy injured when ha was struck by
flying debris. Telephone end telegraph
wires were blown down ana many ragr
came to the ground Rain fell In tor
rents for i've minutes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21

WASHINGTON, April 21.-Arthur j.
Balfour. British minister, has landed
safely. the state department announced
this afternoon. Balfour and other mem
bers Of the British war commission are
on American territory
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21

INDIANAPOLIS-Ir Kemp was
awarded damages amounting to $3.50
against Harry W. Brown. saloonkeeper.
for drinks sold her husband Kemp was
killed by a train after getting drunk in
Browns saloon. it was charged.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
CHICAGO GRAIN FUTURES.

wheat-May. s2.s1; July. s1ss7s;
September. sf.7sL
Corn-May, s1.4o14 July. $685.
September, $3.50
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
BRIDGE PLANT
RAISES FLAG

A detachment OF Co. f. Gary, fred
salute at noon today when the new flag
was raised at the Gary plant of the
American Bridge company.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21

TIMES advertising win enable yrs
10 break all your business records FER
right away.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-02-10
Valentine Party Supper Menu

First--TOast hearts spread with some
potted relish, as anchovy paste.
Second.-Creamed oysters in heart
shaped patty shells or paper cases.
Third.-Cold beef tongue or ham
sliced and cut into heart shaped fig-
ures with a co0ky cutter, bread and
butter sandwiches. lettuce with mayor
naise, coffee.
Fourth.-Grapefruit GIIed with pine
apple and chopped cherries and nuts,
Valentine cakes and almonds.
Another menu which makes O very
reliShlng supper:
F1HSt.-Tomat0 bOuillOR, toast hearts.
Second.-Creamed chicken and mush-
rOoms decorated with tiny hearts cut
from red peppers, wheat bread sand
wicheS 6lled with cress and mGyon-
Aalne.
Third.-COId mRcedOine OF Vegeta-
bles decorated with hearts, beets cut
I'm heart shape, served in head lettuce;
toasted crackers with hearts shaped
on their surface of cream cheese and
raspberry jam. .,
Fourth. - Strawberry parfait with
whipped cream in lady finger cases,
pink cakes and candies and salted al
monds. coffee.