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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
No BIDS
FOR ROADS
IN LAKE CD.
Direct Highway From Gary
to Michigan City Gets
Blow and Other Proposed
Road Is Stopped When No
Bids Are Offered.
Especial to The Times.)

CROWN POINT. Ind. Dec. s.-"No
new roads FOR Lake county next year
seems TO DO the slogan discovered by
the board Of county commissioners at
their meeting here yesterday.
The proposed direct highway from
Gary to Michigan city received blow
yesterday afternoon when the Lake
county commissioners at Crown Point
did not get single bid for tho olander
road in Miller This road was to con-
meet the eastern terminus OF Gary
(Fifth avenue cxtended) with the Por-
ter county line, running due east from
the Miller town hall to the boundary.
Porter county commissioners promised
to build the connecting link to Bailey
town. thus shortening the run to
Michigan City.
Another road which received its tenn
porary quietus because Of the fact that
no bids were received for it was the
Herbert J. Cornish road in Winfield
township. Both roads had been
favorably viewed and recommended as
well as advertised by Auditor Simon
Bidders declare that the high cost OF
materials and the discouraging Of such
projects by the government is the rea-
son they did not bid.
The Lake county officials have al
ready received several letters from
bonding houses prging that road build
ssg-be- dfscouragee and especially in
Lake county. where roads are plentiful
The idea OF this IS to leave funds free
to push the war as well as not TO tie
Up railroads and building material
William Olander OF the Miller town
board fears that the proposed addi-
tional highway to the lake front park
at Miller may be held up until the war
ends.
The contract for the printing for
Lake county was let by the commis-
sioners to the w B. Burford company
OF Indianapolis.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
AMERICAN
DESTROYER
TORPEDOED
CBy United Press.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.-The
American destroyer Jacob Jones
was torpedoed and sunk Thursday,
Dec. g at 8 p. m. while on patrol
duty in foreign waters, the navy
department announced today. Only
81 survivors have been picked up.
The indicated loss is given as 90
men. although some of these may
have been saved.
The official announcement made
through the committee on public inform
alton said:
THE American destroyer Jacob Jones.
was torpedoed and sunk Dec at s p
M. while on patrol duty in foreign
waters. Early reports indicated that
thirty-seven survivors had been pick
ed up so far. They were taken off life
re FITS. The names of ten survivors have
been received up TO this time. They are:
Lieutenant John Richards, Ensign
Nelson Gates. Assistant Surgeon L. B
Abankiewicz. Charles Pierce. fireman.
first class: Timothy Twomey. seaman:
John johnson. Henry Stutzke. chief ma
chinist mate Howard Grady. fireman
second class; John Mulvaney, seaman;
Byron Flood, seaman.
THE Jones was commanded by Lieu
tenant Commander David Worth Brag-
ley. brother of Mrs. Josephus Daniels.
secretary Of the navy"
This makes the second American war
ship sunk By German torpedoes since
the United states entered the war. The
Indicated loss of life in this disaster
is the largest Of any American loss at
sea except the summarizing of the army
transport Antilles. which carried six
ty-seven down.
The small torpedo boat Alcedo was
torpedoed Nov. with q loss of twenty
one OF the crew.
Two weeks later the small destroy
er Chauncey. sank following a collision,
twenty-one perishing.
one other. the Cassin, was damaged
by German torpedo which cost two
lives and wounded hve.
The Jacob Jones was one Of the M
class destroyers. She was completed
in 1876 by the 9Sew l-c,s sli ii5ing
Company ana went into service only
last February.
Sac was $40 feet long. had a draft
Of 2-10 feet and displaced 1890 tons
Her speed was over thirty knots. She
was one OF the new types Of oil burn
ing destroyers and was propelled by
turbin engines.
Secretary Daniels was deeply NOV
ed at this disaster which hit his inn
mediate family.
Mrs. Daniels lost another brother in
the American navy during the Span
ish american war
The enlisted men aboard the destroy
er included Albert T. Everroad OF
North Vernon. Ind. and r. j. Fisher Of
Ind.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
He WAS ON TWO
BOATS THAT SANK
Colored Boy Presents Him
self in Hammond to Reg
lister For Draft.

black skinned. smiling adventurer
presented himself for registration for
tho draft today at the clerks office in
the Hammond Superior court. He gave
his name as Ahmed Abdulla. his age %
and his home, Bebara, North Africa
lie has just returned TO America after
many thrilling experiences.
Abdulla showed credentials that ne
shipped as an able seaman on two
boats which We're torpedoed. The FIRST
was the Adenwen. which was sunk nine
miles from Liverpool. The darky swan
for twelve hours before he wes picked
up. He credits his ability as a swim
rer to experience as a pearl diver in
his home in Africa. The Adenwen was
sunk IN 1915, and this spring Abdulla
nearly went down with the Glenmay
IN the Mediterranean.
Abdulla was back or the lines IN
France for six months and has seen
active service He speaks five Ian
guages-English. Indian, Arabian.
Trench and italian, having picked them
up in trips about the world on every
form OF craft from a scow TO liner.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
{. CHICAGO
MASONIC
GATHERING
LiEUT. C..R, LUTRERW

Inc last opportunity for admission
INTO the East Chicago Chapter No. al
Royal Arch Masons will occur at the
meeting Monday evening. December 10.
Announcement has already been made
OF an all day session of this organiza-
ton 10 be held on Monday December H.
at which time all Of the degrees Will
be conferred on twenty-one candidates
Crown Point Royal Arch AIasons will
assist in the work. The session viii be-
gin at 900 o'clock A NJ
The campaign which was entered in
to for initiation of candidates on the
18th was so successful that 8 number
who were too late with the petitions to
get into the organization at this big
meeting expect to enter their petitions
at the meeting Monday evening Should
there be nine or more Of these petitions
another big meeting Will be held in the
afternoon and evening of Saturday. Dec
27th, at which time also all four OF the
degrees will be conferred
Under the present efficient corps of
officers this chapter is making a record
of this years work and indications are
that there will be thirty-flve new mem
bers taken in this month.
The chapter is officers as follows:
Willis L. Roe. High Priest: Martin Pet
erson. King; Harry E. Rudolph. Scribe;
VIM. Jeppeson. Treasurer; Floyd H.
Stephens, Secretary: Robert Lfpp. Cap
tain of the Host Edward Jacob. Prin-
cipal Sojourner: Abe Goodfriend. Royal
Arch Captain; Henry Peterson. Master
3rd Vail; Charles FIGHTER. Master end
Vail; Oliver c. Gaskiil. Master 1st Vail:
Charles l.. Anderson Guard
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08

RUN ON RECRUITING STATION INCREASES HOURLY
Declarations of War.

-lsl4.-
July 2s-Austrta declared war on
Servta.
Aug. l.-Germany declared war on
Russia.
Aug. 4-Germany declared war on
France, Belgium and Great Britain;
Great Britain declared wax on GER
many.
Aug. s-Austria declared war on
Russia.
Aug. 7-n1ontsnssro declared war
On Austria
Aug. a-ssrvta declared war on
Germany.
Aug. Io-France declared war on
Austria
Aug. 12-1Gontenegro declared war
on Germany; Great Britain declared
war on Austria.
Aug. a5-Japan declared war on
Germany.
Aug. 25-Austr1a declared war on
Japan.
oct. 3o-Russian declared war on
Turkey.
Nov. 5-Great Britain declared
war on Turkey.
Nov. 13-Turkey declared war on
Great Britain.
-I915.-
May 23-Ttaly declared war on
Austria.
Aug. 2l-ItalY declared war on
Turkey.
oct. ls-1s-Great Britain, France,
italy and Russia declared war on
Bulgaria.
-1el6.-
March s-Germany declared war
on Portugal.
Aug. 27--Italy declared war on
Germany.
Aug. 27-Eounania declared war
on Austria.
-i9I7.-
April e-Urited States declared
war on Germany.
April s-Cuba declared war on
Germany.
April e--Panama declared war on
Austria.
July 22-Greece declared war on
Germany; Siam declared war on
Germany.
Aug. 14-China declared war on
Germany.
Oct. 2s-Brazu declared war on
Germany.
Dec. limited States declared
war on Austria.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
10000 ARE DESTITUTE.
CBy United Press.)

HALIFAX. Dec s.--A lashing nor
western burdened with sleet howied
from the Atlantic all night last night
and was still raging today but it failed
TO halt relief work in this stricken
city
Twenty thousand destitute were
sheltered in a few homes which re-
mained standing. Barriers of tar paper
were built in the shattered windows to
shut out the gale.
1000 dead. 5000 injured. 10000 home
less was the toll in Halifax and the
suburbs. according to the citizens COM
mittee estimate today. The damage IS
$50 900. 600.
Many refugees are going about wrap
ped in blankets. their own clothes torn
in shreds.
The widest weather the Atlantic
coast can produce has for the time be-
ing practically ended the hunt for
bodies.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
SEVENTY
LINED Up
To LEAVE
Hammond's Honor Roll is
Growing Under Greatest
and Final Drive-Second
Son of Crown Point Mayor
Volunteers.

Twenty young men. sacrificing the
profits and comforts of civil pursuits
to fight for the rights OF the U. 5. A.
and end the reign OF terror IN Europe.
enlisted this forenoon az the Hammond
recruiting station and increased the
number to leave the first Of next week
70 more than seventy.
The second son Of Mayor Krost OF
Crown Point 20 offer his services, two
more members OF the Hammond foot
bail club. and other we'll known young
men were among those applying for en-
Ilstment today. Robert W. Nellie, son
IF r. H. Nellie. adds another star TO
The TIMES service flag. He is the sec
ond son in this family to volunteer lie
goes to the aviation service. Jack Cum
lnings OF The TINES adds still another
star to The TINES flag.
The football players who are going
into the service are Hugo E. NolSman.
a tackle: Ted Blocker, full back OF this
years town team. Others OF the team
who have enlisted are Bernard Plum.
tackle; George Kohl, end; Howard. fun
back. and Paddy Driscoll, quarter back.
This makes six of the squad Of six
teen Three members Of the team of
1915 are already IN service.
Time Grows Short.
Sergeant william Welch has pre-
pared to take care Of hundreds OF appli-
cants within the next few days. After
the 18th OF December. a week from TO-
TConfinued On page fve.)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
SON OF "TIMES"
MAN IN FRANCE

w. L Louis Of The TIEns, today re-
ceived a card from his son. John J.
Louis. who is an aviator with the
American forces. The card was mailed
care des Aubrais. Lorret," and fol-
lows:
Nov. l6
Dear Father: Am writing this on a
jerky old train in the middle of France.
The scenery IS beautiful. but the accom-
modations are not. Everybody is happy
though and the Red Cross women give
us hot coffee at the stations. We may
not be permanently settled for two
weeks.
Love to mother.
JOHN"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
THRIFT
BOOKLETS
ARE ON SALE

Thrift stamps and war stamp saving
has begun. All the banks report the
arrival of the booklets containing the
war savings stamps.
It has been suggested that every fac.
tory and corporation that has been ia
the habit of making a small gift to
their employees each Christmas. give
booklets containing war savings stamps
which viii be worth s5 in 1928 and
thrift stamp booklet with q 20 cent
thrift stamp in it.
This. if done. will be with the idea
Of promoting thrift among the en-
ployes. Concerns which give a more
valuable present may put more than
one war savings stamp in the booklet.
It is understood that every large
concern in the county as well as in the
state viii be asked 10 sell thrift stamps
when the organization is complete.
Secretary McAdoo Of the treasury
has announced that every national bank
and every Incorporated state bank or
trust company is appointed by him as
agent and may act as agent Of either
first or second class or both and may
secure stamps from the federal reserve
bank in quantities arranged for
Pays Cash for Stamps.
first class agent is a bank which
pays cash for stamps in amounts Of
1000 or under which a second class
bank has the privilege of paying for its
bonds with Liberty bonds or other gov
ernment notes.
Operators Of private banks, corpora
tions merchants and school officials
may secure the stamps by applying TO
the national chairman ats Washington
and receiving a permit to act as agent.
When plans are formulated il is the
intention to have the principal OF each
school have stamps for sale and sell
them to the pupils.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
Alien Enemies Want
Permission to Shave

DETROIT. MICH. Dec. S.-Alien
enemies are besieging the United
states marshars office seeking per-
mission to shave off mustaches that
look like the kaisers. to American
ize Teuton "monikers' and to move
to other cities after losing their
jobs. All are being refused. because
to grant them would necessitate
making new photographs to file at
Washington and going through the
entire process OF issuing war zone
permits.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
MIDDLE WEST HIT.
tBy United Press.)

CHICAGO. Dec. s.-The middle west
ern and central plain states are expert
encing zero weather here today from
the Alleghanies TO beyond Kansas and
south into Oklahoma and Texas. The
mercury IS steadily dropping. Points
IN northern Wisconsin report 20 below
zero. Chicago shiyers at six above
with the promise of five below by morn
ing.
Storm warnings were hoisted on the
lakes. severe storm is expected to
sweep all lakes except Superior today
No boats are venturiD5 from ports. re-
ports say.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
RIOTING IN PORTUGAL
(By United pressl

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-Serious riot
ing at Lisbon. Portugal, was reported
in state department kilograms this aft
ernoon Americans are safe and the
navy remains loyal to the government.
The uprising was said to have sprung
from political causes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
WORST STORM
OF WINTER

INDIANAPOLIS. IND, Dec s.-The
worst storm Of the winter was sweep
ing over central Indiana today a
heavy snow covered the ground early
this morning and continued falling dur
iny the day. a high wind accompanied
the snow fall. Traffic was demoralized
in indianapolis. Street car service was
nearly at a standstil. Interurban and
steam trains throughout central Indf-
ana were having difficulty in getting
through, hours late.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
Funeral Of Mrs. Klein.

The funeral of Mrs Regina Klein.
who died Thursday at the home Of her
brother. Samuel GreenwaId, at 70 Doty
street, Will be held Sunday morning at
10 o'clock from the residence to WaId-
helm cemetery by auto. 1t is requested
that flowers be omitted.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
400 BANDITS ARE SLAIN
(Rx United Press.l

Ell PASO. TEX, Dec. 500 villista
bandits. commanded by Lopez. were an
nihiliated by government troops under
Marquis at Santa Clara canyon and
Hipolito Villa. brother of the bandit
chief. was killed. according to an Off
cial statement issued from Juarez mill
tary headquarters today.
Nillista sources here denied that
Hipoplito Villa was killed and declared
the bandit losses were light.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
DEATH ROLL


&C nited Press tnbIeGram-l
ST. JOHN. y s.. Dee S-The toll Of
the Halifax disaster was today officially
placed at 1000 dead and 1000 injured
Reports received here this afternoon
stated that the Boston relief train
has broken through the great snow
drift and is rushing on to the scene Of
the catastrophe. after several hours
delay
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
SOUTH SHORE
OFFICE ROBBED
(special to The Tines,l

MILLER. md. pee. S.-The South
shore ticket office here was robbed last
evening shortly after o'clock when
two bandits. believed to be from Cary.
pointed a pistol at the head Of Miss -
Ham, the ticket agent Forty dollars
was taken from the o.cics till Miss
he HAN a3..fed the Cary police OF the
robbery. l..ery- policeman in the Calu-
met region has been notified Of the
robbery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
AvIAToRS, WARNING,
DON'T SHOOT DUCKS
FROM MACHINES

If you live in North Carolina and
own a 1918 model air plane don't 90 out
bird shooting in it. If you do the
chances are some country constable or
deputy sheriff or game warden will
sneak up behind you in a flivver mono
plane and chuck you in Jail. North Carl
lima has passed ..w forbidding the
shooting of any water fowl from an
air plane anc mas -acIed on q stiff fine
to assure its observance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
1926 Join Army in Day;
Indiana in First Place

WASHINGTON, Dec s.-Regular
army recruiting was again at flood
tide yesterday. with 2.S25, men ac-
cepted. making total of 27s.7os since
the outbreak of the war. Indiana
jumped to first place for the day with
s01 men enrolled. New York was sec
ond with 2S6 and Pennsylvania third
with $50.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
CzAR NICHOLAS
REPORTED ESCAPED
CBy United Press,

WASHINGTON, Dec. s.-That Car
Nicholas has escaped from his place Of
confinement in Siberia was the rumor
the American consul at Tiflis reported
to the state department today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
TERRIBLE SUFFERING
(Rx united pressA

ST. JOHN. =. B.. Dec. s.-Railroad
officials arriving here today say that
all trains TO and from Halifax are buri-
cd in snow drifts.
One of the worst billiards in years is
sweeping the country about the stricken
city.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
NEW BANK ROBBERY

CULVER DENVER. Dec g. Ten
thousand dollars was the loot OF band
its who held up the Culver City band
today. escaping in automobiles.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08

Lord Lansdowne's suggestion that
the allies give up certain OF their war
aims and negotiate peace before Ger
many is thoroughly beaten has been
universally condemned in England and
America.
Lord Lansdowne has been Governor
General OF Canada and OF India, and
he was foreign secretary for FIVE
years. These and other past services
to his country make his critics feel
that his letter viii have a deplorable
influence in America.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08

If You Think THE TIMES Is
Doing It's Bit Your Support Is AL
wavs Welcome.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
REVOLUTION
IN PORTUGAL

Omitted Press Cabiegram)
LONDON, Dec S.-A revolution has
broken out in Portugal. Official ad-
vices received here today confirm the
reports.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08

Build room If your attic. Use
Bestwall. Paxton Lumber Co. l2-S
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-08
Time Grows short.

CONTINUED on page lve.)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-19
"Life to Me Now Is 6eauteous
Thing, for | Have Made All Skin

"Life to Me Now Is a 6eauteous
Thing, for ! Have Made All Skin
Troubles a Thing Of the Past"
You must not believe that drugs and
salves will stop facial blemishes. The
cause is impure blood filled with all
manner of refuse matter.
Stuart's Calcium Waters cleanse and
clear the blood, driving out all poiS-
ons and impurities. And you'll never
have good complexion until the blood
is clean.
No matter how bad your complexion
is, Stuart's Calcium Waters will work
wonders with it. You can get these
little wonder.workers at your drug
gist's for so cents a package.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-19
WORLD ALMANAC
REVIEWS EVENTS
OF GREAT Year

The year 1916 was one of important
records in war abroad and In peace,
industry and legislative progress at
home. Among students, teachers,
newspaper men and general readers
there will be daily, and sometimes al
most hourly occasions for reference
to the dates of events, the text Of
new laws or other documents. the
statistics Of trades, finance or cleo.
tons.
This SURPRISING importance of the
twelvemonth just past places fresh
accent upon the fact well established
under tests of other years, that The
American World Almanac and Ency.
clopedia is the. American publication
pre-eminent in the matter Of meeting
reference demands of every kind. In
the 1917 issue Of nearly 1900 pages,
this annual presents the last word of
the calendar hour for the first and
last Of its uncounted consultants. It
runs the range Of events from pugl-
lism to president-making. from poll
tics to preaching, from automobiles to
agriculture, from records Of destruc.
ton to records of construction.
In the pages given to war are q
chronological table Of battle events
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-19

abroad, the Kaiser's peace proposal,
President Wilson's note to the bellig-
erents. list Of peace societies and
movements, the text of our own Army
Bill details OF American preparedness
plans, texts of peace treaties and con-
tributions to relief funds.
The new United States general rev
enue law. including income tax chang
es, is printed in full. There are also
the national laws on farm .oans, ru-
raj post roads, trusts and child labor,
together with various State laws on
workmen's compensation and widows
pensions. There is a review Of all
important legislation Of 1916 in New
York and the other States.
Election figures include the official
returns of the Presidential vote from
all the States. Statements are given
Of campaign receipts and disburse-
ments by the national parties.
Motor car laws Of the States are
summarized and particulars are given
Of automobile organizations and man
ufactures.
In medicine there are special pa.
pers on anthrac and on infantile par
alysis, the latter with reference to
last summers epidemic and the re-
suits of study by doctors and health
experts. .-
Along with departments new to this
issue, the Almanac retains its custo-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-19
Keeps Her Children
I'm Perfect Health
Or. CaleweIPs Syrup Pepsin the Fam
lily Laxative for Many Years.

- Oeso"VuU SySUP pVPotu NV VeuS-
lily Laxative for Many Years.
Mrs. Aug. Doellefeld Of Carlyle, ILL.,.
recently wrote to DR.. Caldwell, at Mon.
ticello, ILL.,, that she has used Dr. Cald.
wells Syrup Pepsin in her home for
a number of years. and would not be
without it, as with it she has been
able to keep her four children in per.
feet health.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is a
combination of simple laxative herbs
with pepsin that acts on the bowels in
an easy, natural way, and regulates the
action Of this most important function.
Nearly all the sickness to which chill.
dren are subject is traceable to bowel
inaction. and mild, dependable Taxa.
five, such as DR. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin should have place in every
family medicine chest. 1t is pleasant
to the taste and children like it, and
take it readily, while 1t is equally eff.
fective for adults.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is sold
in drug stores everywhere for fifty
cents a bottle. To avoid limitations and
ineffective substitutes be sure you get
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. See that