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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22

AS the result Of a bad cold which he
caught in Hammond where he played a
recent vaudeville engagement Bob Fitz-
simmons. the greatest fighter and the
foxiest that ever lived, is dead.
He battled strong Of heart, until
the last. Gamely. as in the days Of old.
he faced the greatest opponent Of them
all. Death. with defiance in his heart
until the Great Referee called the fnal
count And then. like a tired child
Fighting Bob" went out with a smile.
Mrs Fitzsimmons cheered the passing
of Bob Fitzsimmons by reading to him
tho kilograms Of sympathy and respect
which had poured in from other lighters,
and from hundreds of other friends
Battling Nelson. Jim Corbett. John l.
sullivan and scores of others.
1t was at 1870 o'clock that the doc
tor said the end was near. Previously
the Rev. Paul RAIDER of Moody Church
had been called. and spent several min
utes in the sick room.
For FIVE days he had been battling, as
double pneumonia wasted his strength
hourly, with the same faith in himself
and his prowess that characterized his
refusal to admit final defeat at the
hand Of the man who conquered him at
the close Of marvelously successful
nstic career, Jim Jeffries.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
c. {. BAUER
IN AUTO
SMASHUP
Reckless Driving Gary Hin
du Runs Ford Into Heavy
Hammond Touring Car.

While travelling at a high rate Of
speed easl on Forty-third avenue in
Gary yesterday. John Siber a Hindu,
living in Gary. ran his Ford into the
touring car owned BY Carl E. Bauer, Sec
retaury Of the American Steel Foundry
plant at Hammond and received ser
ious injuries. The heavier car stood the
shock and the Ford was overturned.
Siber was pinned beneath It and the
other occupants thrown along the wind
shield They were siber's wife. and Mr..
and Mrs Joseph Korwich, 1s4o Jener-
son strees Cary. All were bruised. but
none seriously hurt. Siber was rush
ed to Mercy hospital where IT was found
he was badly hurt about the head and
shoulders.
None Of the Bauer family was hurt
The fault Of the accident IS said to have
been entirely Siber's.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
One Killed, Four
Hurt When Train
Hits Automobile

LYNDON Ind. oct. 22.-Folr persons
were injured. one fatally. and three
others We're painfully bruised here
shortly before noon sunday when
Vandal!a freight train backed into an
automobile at the Main street crossing
south Of the city. Mrs Anna Suthard.
As years old. died an hour after the
accident. Her son Clayton. 20 wears
old. who was driving the car. which
had been rented to take the party to
the hickory tree grove soRth Of the
city suffered a broken hip and other
injuries. He has a chance 10 recover
Two other children. Robert II years
old. and Hazel Suthard. IA years old.
were seriously injured. Mrs Clara
Long. daughter Of the dead woman.
and her two children We're painfully
bruised
The son. who was driving the car.
apparently did not see the train. which
was backing to the west and drove
on the tracks. He and his mother.
who were in the front seat were
thrown into a ditch The other occu-
pants were scattered along the track
for a distance of $50 feet
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
CBy united Press cablegran.l

LONDON, Oct. %. - Bravery Of the
personnel Of the Susslan Riga Gulf fleet
for the time being at least, has baked
Germany OF this chief benefits which she
had hoped from her great naval offens-
i've in that section. Officials today ao-
corded the greatest admiration to the
fleet Of the Russian Riga Gulf in elud-
ing the gigantic German fleet and esoap-
ing a bottling up which had been re-
garded a. inevitable. According to Pet
rograd dispatches the Russian war yes
sells forced back into Riga bay last~Sveek
by overwhelming superiority Of the Ger
mans, slipped through the carefully pa
trolled waters Of LIoon sound and We're
safely reported IN the Gulf of Finland
today,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
WOMEN
WORK HARD
FOR LOAN

Beginning tonight and continuing
unit Il the close OF the second Liberty
Bond sale. Hammond's banks viii be
open to receive subscriptions. The
evening hours for this purpose are
from seven to eight o'clock
Hammond's hard working commit
tees opened the week with a new
resolution today to make the fnal
drive worth $3.50. 900. The need Of the
Liberty Loan success was proclaimed
from every pulpit yesterday
Wednesday OF this week IS the big
day for the campaign Il IS known
throughout the country BY President
wilson's proclamation as Liberty day
On that day fifty Hammond men.
whose names are known in every
home. VIII go forth in behalf Of the
loan
The ladies Of the Polish National
Alliance, East Hammond branch. after
listening to the pleas Of Mrs. o. c. 2.
Matthies and Mrs R o. Rick through
an Interpreter. subscribed to a bond
as body and quite number Of in
dividuaIs also subscribed.
The Jewish Ladies Aid also bought
a bond and on November 18th Will
give a Liberty Loan ball. the proceeds 5
Of which will be invested in a Liberty
Bond. While no returns were in at
noon today. It was expected that the
women through the women's campaign
alone had subscribed for $4,000 worth
OF bonds.
The Liberty bond booths in the de-
partment stores are great drawing
cards. At the Lion Store. Mrs. ". D.
Patton and Mrs. Seely are IN charge.
while Mesdames A J. Miller and
, George Hannauer preside at the Z. c.
AIinas company department store
booth.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
POPULATION Of
HAMMOND AND ".
HAMMOND 35.976

Based on house-to-house canvas
Of stan Of workers. the population
OF Hammond and West Hammond IS
given as 35.97s by Caron,s directory
Of these cities. which was completed
October IS The first copies are or
the press and are being distributed
This is an increase Of 10.103 over
the 1910 government census and indi-
Gates q very rapid growth. Some OF
the facts given in the directory are as
follows:
Hammond has a7 industries employ
ing 1900 people. 27 miles or paved
streets. ten trunk lines. three be'f
lines. three electric lines. an assessed
valuation Of s11.947.s50. and the post
office receipts for the fiscal year end
ing June. 1917. were s227.Il7I7
The directory has 500 pages as
gives the names oS every resident ~
Lake county, the names occupations
and street addresses cf residents 81
Hammond and West Hammond: ard -
an added feature the names of pe.1.e
living Ct each street address ia the
two cities
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
LIBERTY REPORT.
TOtsl---------se44 Sl'el0'sOO'O'

Chairman H. G. Hay OF the county
7 ,t,a-+, r.oan campaign received some
interesting reports today from his aides
over the county.
Reports from the county on the LID
ertv Loan at the close Of a three week
campaign shows Whiting heading the
honor list by being the first city 70
reach it's quota, they having Obtained
$50 subscriptions, amounting to $ZSU'-
ooo. against a quota of S2lO,OO0-Vo-
cary maintains the lead in number
of subscribers and amounts OF suoscrip-
+4ons. having reached practically hlly
per cent Of its quota subscriptions a.
The close OF business october 20th' Loss,
total s8Os. .250.0e. against a quota q
sf $50. 600 90. OF this amount Ss5o.ooV
Vas subscribed by the Illinois Steei
company: 100000 by the Elgin' Joles
& Eastern Railway company; $'o'VOV
nv the American Bridge company ana
$4,000 by the Sheet 2Iili Of the Amerl-
can Sheet and Tin Plate Company a.
+be various Industries. in ADDITION 70
the subscriptions of the com anles' Ole
enplovees are subscribing hberally u
the bond Eight hundred OF me en-
plovees Of the American sheet ana 1H
Plate company have subscrloeo an
amount in excess 0L 9VNFYN~t-r+
East Chicago including Indiana Har-
bor. jumps into second place. showing
total subscribers. $685. amounting 70
s835.15O. against a quota of Sl'o5o.ooo'
Hammond reports 7-S suoseIlOe .
Amounting to s2O4.35O.oO.
Hobart reports first time, p subsorib-
ers, totaIing $500. against quota Of
s9o.000.00.
The cary banks at a meeting held
SATURDAY. agreed to loan Liberty Loan
subscribers. who have paid at least
twenty per cent Of their subscription
a sunicient amount, at 4 per cent intes
est. to complete their subscriptions -
fuIl. taking their note for reasonable
1enrth of time with the bond as col
lateral to secure the note. They also
arranged TO keep open each night from
FIVE to eight o'clock ?. M oeglhnlhs i'
tuesday night and continuing until
SATURDAY night. that everyone may have
an opportunity to enter his subscription
for Liberty Bonds.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
ONLY SIX NOR DAYS FOR liberty Loaf
Ext IA !
BY United Press.

WASHINGTON, Oct. q.
-Four thousand persons
were killed and ten thousand
wounded in Stefeld, Aus
tria's great arsenal, in a Sc
ries Of explosions June 16,
according to Rome cables re
ceived here today.
Workers who escaped
were forced by the armed
guard to return to their
tasks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
tBy United Press,

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-sixty-seven
lives were lost when the American
transport Antilles was tOrpedOed, it
was dehniteiy and officially announced
today. The casualty list included Pri-
Vate Roy Cottreli, infantry. emergency
address. mother, Mrs. Alfred CottreII.
Clinton, Ind; Private Lee ". Nelson.
infantry. emergency address. cousin.
MAX }. NOTaz1yk. Grand Rapids, Mich;
Private Ernest Egert. infantry, emerg-
ency address, friend, Miss Edna Ear
nett. Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22

eating resumption Of Haig's offensive.
The result reported early today, hove
ever, was specifically identified by Haig
as a series OF local attacks" in distinc-
tion TO general offensive blow. It was
believed here, however, that this series
Of attacks are the prenniraries to an
other terrific drive over the whole sector.
The fact that the French participated
was also regarded as evidence that the
great allied war machine is once again
IN fcrHard nositton
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22

eraI officials today started an inves-
tigatiOn into the attempts of strike
nRitatOrs TO Interfere with coal pro-
ductiOn in Indiana.
L. =. District Attorney Slack made
public n TELEGRAM which he sent local
authorities throughout Southern IndI-
ana.
'PIease report to thtis office and
give names of all persons interfering
with cOaI miners working
If evidence of sufficient weight is
found, he stated, prosecution viii OIL
low.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
ny J. w. PEGLER.
United Press Cnblegrnm.l

70 nIteu FreNs tnbIeEram-I
AMERICAN FIELD HEADQUAR-
TIERS IN FRANCE, Oct. 22-Just like
.'back home" this week Is going to
sec n strenuous finish for the Amer
lean Liberty Loan campaign "Over
here" IN France. Next to their war
trimming, the American soldiers are
Inspired 10 their hardest work In the
patriotic competition for the Liberty
Loan drive.
Many of PcrshinE's sammies are
making monthly bond payments from
their pay checks, some retaining for
themselves only few francs for
spending money.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
MILLION
AND HALF
IN COUNTY
East Chicago Now Second Viii
ting Third and Hammond
Fourth Pace.

WASHINGTON, oct. 22.-The Ameri-
can people should not lull themselves
Into a false sense of security over tAs
Liberty loan They must subscribe
heavily all this week.
This warning was sounded today By
treasury officials. So fax only 40 PEI
cent Of me total $4,000, ,ooo,o ,oco mark has
been taken.
Failure to support the loan TO the
utmost will give comfort TO the enemy
the treasury pointed out, especially in
view of Ger1nany's success, after sew
era1 years of drain on her men and re-
sources, in floating seventh loan o.
over sa,ooo, 100000
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
Democratic Meetings.

81 Thorton Ave, Tuesday. Oct. 2srd.
at p. m
Riverside School, Tuesday. oct gard.
at p. m
Wallace School Wednesday. oct. gath.
at S p. m. 1922
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22

LONDON, oct. 22.-Frsnch and Brit
ish forces in cooperation early today
struck on both sides Of the Ypres-stadsn
railway IN q wide series Of local attacks,
Field Marshal Haig reported. "Our pro
gress was satisfactory" he reported.
he French forces co-operated in at
tacking to the left of the British" For
five or six days British artillery has been
exceedingly active N this sector indi
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
LAKE COUNTY HAS
NEW 33RD MASON

WASHINGTON. D. C., oct 22.-The
supreme Council OF the Scottish Rite.
A A. T. NJ. crowned today with the
83rd degree Mt. H. r. deHon Of Indi-
ana. Harbor. Mr. deHon is of the Ala.
Consistory and a member OF East Chi
cago chapter 14f r. A. NJ. and Of
orak Temple. A., 4 O. n. NJ. S.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
CBy United Press.)

FORT BENJAMIN HARRISON. oct.
22.-Orders were received here today
which viii leave this army post prac-
ticnIIy vacant Nov. 1 unless additional
troops nrrive. The 18th. 10th md
10th regiments OF the United States
Infantry have been ordered 10 leave
soon. There has been considera bic
speculation on whether or not the post
would be abandoned.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22

PARIS, oct. 22.-Germany is prepar-
Ing a great air offensive to forestan
Americas entrance into the war, the
Paris Temps declared today. Prisoners
declared that July production of aero
planes N German factories totalled O.
ooo. new fopr-engine bi-p1ane capable
Of carrying SEQ pound bombs has been
devised
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tBy United Press cablegram.)
Wv. w. srnra4s

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
TIE FIELD, Oct. 22.-About 80 per cent
Of HIndenberg's cannon fodder IN the re-
cent Ypres sector hghting-nearly one
third Of those whose mangled bodies
carpetod the ground N the British ad-
vance or are included in the constant
stream of prisOners-were members OF
the 1918 class Of youths.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
Csy United Press.)

WASHINGTON. Oct. % National
spud week begins today and for six days
every patriotic American is expected to
eat all the potatoes he cau-stuffed po-
tatoes. scaIloped potatoes. baiIed pota-
toes. not to mention potato soup anC
potatoe biscuits.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
Great Campaign On.

Probably never before has Hammond
been awakened by the noise and furry
Of politics as this year The democrats
are doing things" They are seeking
out obscure voters and explaining to
them Just why the present mayor
should be returned to office"
"Feelers" in all parts of the city
bring back the report that csayor John
D. Smalley is the favorite with the peo-
pie, the workin gman. the banker. the
professional man and the women.
1t is the consensus Of opinion as one
lender said today, that John D SmaIley's
fficient administration vii return him
a winner in every city ward
Enthusiastic mass meetings in every
section of the city are to be held nightly.
Committeeman are preparing plans for a
big final windup-the last week
Next Monday night. Oct %, the streets
Of Hammond viii be 1nassed with peo-
pie A great parade Of over 200 auto
mobiles. an unlimited supply Of the
usual political red fire torches. several
good bands. and many other extra fea-
lures will precede a mammoth mass
meeting for the citizens Of Hammond.
at Deluxe theatre.
VIII address the people in the interest of
the democratic party. There will be
other features. Time viii not drag
heavily upon the audience. The issues
Of the campaign viii be put UP to the
people in a fair square and unflinch-
ing" manner.
Many Mass Meetings This week.
Meetings to be held this week are as
follows:
Tonig ight-Ninth ward. at the home OF
Mrs. Dan Enright. 220 Detroit street
First ward-at Irving school
Tuesday night-At 3l7 Thornton ave-
nue.; at Riverside school
Wednesday night-At wallace school.
Thursday night-Calumet auditorium.
corner Calumet and Hoffman streets.
Friday night-Big committee meeting
at democratic headquarters. All cammit-
teemen and candidates urged to be pres
ent.
Saturday night-At the home of Henry
Rippe. GostIin street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22

Gary. The Japs surprised Mayor john
son and Prof S. j Brickley by SPRING
ing on them 4 set of plans 81 the CARY
schools which had been made in japan.
in this photo Mayor Johnson is seen
shaking hands with KIchisaburo sasakf
professor in the higher normal school
of Toxic. and head Of the miss ion At
the extreme. right is G. 7. Brownell of
the mayors staH. who talks japanese.
ana at the left are Alfred Jones of The
Times and Prof s. T. Brickley assist
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
By JOHN H. HURREY.


CBy United Press Cablegram.)
ROME, Oct. 22-F3fty thousands Serb
ians are starving, ana thousands are
dying from insufficient rations in the
5Ionastir district alone, according TO the
report Of the American BED Cross mis-
sion which was on 3ts way to America
today. The mission has just returned
from the front. They reported the de-
stcuction Of IS villages in the IGonassir
eectton and fearful suffering among the
lnha bttants.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
HENDREN
IS STRICKEN

INDIANAPOLIS Ind, oct 22.-Gil-
bert Hendren. state examiner OF the
board Of accounts was stricken sud
denly i'll at his desk today and nas
reported to be in a serious conditien
this afternoon. His Illness has not
yet been diagnosed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
(sy United Press Cablegram.)

PARIS, Oct. 22.-All objectives were
gained by French troops attacking on a
front OF 1000 to the left Of the British
lines in FLANDERS, the war office state
ment announced today. NORTH Of Vel
deck" the statement said, "we made
progress and took prisoners. South Of
St. Quentin we carried out successful
raids. Artillery was active along the
Aisnen
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tny united Press cablexrann.) }

PET RoGRAD Oct. 22. - Munition
works n Pst-ograd are beng moved
from the city because Of fear Of Yep
pehn raids. A number Of dirtgibles have
dropped bombs on inland towns recently
and It IS feared the capitals turn will
be next.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
SMALLEY
DRIVE On
IN EARNEST
Enthusiasm Untold Is Mani
tested for Mayor-Meet-
ings Held Every Night
This Week Three Thou
sand Majority Predicted.

Two weeks from today Hammond s
quadrenniaI municipal election will be
held.
The democrats livened BY great crowds
Of citizens falling in behind their battle
lines are already prophesying that their
reelection candidate. Mayor John D
Smalley. will be put over" this time BY
a greater majority than ever before
John D. smalley will be elected by 9
majority far exceeding 5000 vites en-.
Enthusiastically declared one citizen to
daN
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22

ant TO School Supt William Writ. The
Japs, all of whom speak English. will
Visit the Garyized schools IN New York
ana in other cities. japan has sent
numerous delegations to Gary and one
of the educators said that Gary has
been written UP all over japan, in
books. magazines and newspapers. The
japanese knew all about the layout of
the Cary schools having studied the
Froebel building plan before they left
TokNo.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-Rufusing to
work at the cccoQuan prison, twelve suf-
frage piokets were locked up IN cells at
the jail in this city today. a threat TO
throw them into solitary confinement
was not carried out.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
JAMES AND MN.
HAVE SOME TROUBLE

It was dark night was late
A lady was passing NewelIs taxi
agency.
oh oh. 600 she screamed.
Horrors man had terrified her
Enter hero
Exit villain.
(Curtain)
Last act.
Scene laid in Judge Barnett's city
court.
Jack Hart" cried Prosecutor H G
Cleveland
Yer. sir; I'm here" answered tan
lean. lanky looking individual who was
as far as beauty was concerned. would
have taken William s. Hart's Cthe movie
starr place
You are charged with lighting.
queried the prosecutor, are you guilty."
NO. sir. tried to It i'm He beat
the livin ell out O. me," answered Hart
and he looked I'll
Up steps the hero-James O'Brien. al
dress. 1o2 State street.
He insulted the lady judge. and tried
to beat me up, put in the brove rescuer.
Hes right. Judge DON blame him
for moin' his part but I diGn't say
word 70 the lady. No. sir" pleaded the
villain as if for mercy
Ten dollars ana costs for you. Hart
snapped thre judge.
Judas priest" Quoth the villain.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22

WASHINGTON. Oct. 22-AppeaIS in
behalf of Samuel v. PerrOtt. former
chief of police, and other officials con-
victed of election frnudS In Indian
npolis were made to President Wilson
today by delegation headed by
George Marriott.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
nv Tnitch Press.l

DETROIT. Oct 22.-Mrs. George 4.
Miller of Evansville, Ind, was being
detained by Detroit police today In
connection with tho attempt to kill
PatroITnan Gcrsec and the death of her
husband. wko wnS shot by Gersee.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
lny united Press cablegran,.l

LONDON, oct. 22.-sIx German air
planes were downsd yesterday during
the British naval bombing raids the
Vlsssenghan and Eouttave aerodroues,
and admiralty statement announced to-
day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-MOre than
1900 German desertcrs have found
refuge in switzerland. according to
the Swiss paper Bund, official Rome
cables asserted today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
GOVERNOR EXPECTS To
co HOME SOON
TIMES BUREAU,
AT STATE CAPITAL.

AT STATE NAPAlAb-
INDIANAPOLIS IND. oct. 22.-Gov-
.rnor Goodrich. who has recovered from
his attack of typhoid fever TO such
degree that he is looking forward to
bainr taken to his home in Winchester
~ recuperate In the near future. said
4odav in the hrst interview he has Civ
on to the public since his Illness began
shat he will stay at home and fool
around the farm before coming over
here again"
Governor Looks Well.
The governor. in his rooms at the
Methodist hospital. IS looking as wen
as he did before he was taken there.
HIS physicians long ago gave UP any
fear as to his recovery. unless proper
rest from all official duties should not
he taken. The governor during the last
week has held short conferences with
heads Of several state departments and
has got in touch again with the state
business. 1t is understood. however,
that he will take all the time neces-
narv to recuperate his health.
May Go south for Brief stay.
After his stay at home. it is under
stood that he and DR.. Charles r. Sow
der. one Of the attending physicians.
may 20 south far q brief stay in the
mountains The governor did not
comment on state business. except to
ssv he is convinced that the state
government has been operated splen-
didly.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-22
(By united Press Cablegram.)

helm has noe yet accepted tho resigna-
tion OF Admiral Won Capel1e as minis
ter OF marine, according to the Berlin
volkG Zeltuag today.