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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
SOUTH HERO.

The nnu meeting of the South
Hero Branch Of the Red Cross was held
in the town hall Saturday evening. The
officers were elected: Director.
Mrs. Fl. w. Como; secretary and treas
urer. Mrs. o. d.. Fifield; chairman of
finance committee, uan Robinson; chair
of supply committee. Mrs. H. T..
Wadsworth; chairman Of membership
committee, Mrs. N. ]. Caron; chairman
OF relief committee. Mrs. Wallace Robin
son.-The Rev. w. L. Wood attended a
in Burlington Monday.-A re-
ception was held at the home Of E.. B..
Hardy Friday evening In honor of Mr..
and Mrs. David Benton. Mrs. Benton will
be pleasantly remembered as Miss Isabel
Hardy.-Juan Robinson wa a visitor In
Burlington Monday.-Mrs. Addie Allen Of
Concord. N. H., is visiting her niece, Mrs.
w. r. Ffheld.-The Mutual Benefit So
ciety served supper in the vestry yesterday
afternoon at five o'clock.-Mrs. Maud
Hurlburt Of Lowell, Mass, is visiting
friends In town.-TheN North schoo opened
again Monday. There are no new cases
Of diphteria.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04

Continued on page six.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.

=. &. BRIGHAM,
Commissioner Of Agriculture.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
THIRTEEN BILLION
SUM FOR 1918
U. S. Is Now Spending 81
Million Per Diem on the
War.
(By United Press.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-WAr ex-
penses and maintaining and improving
military establishments will aggregate
s13.504.S57.93e for the year ending June
30. 1918. according to estimates sub
mitted to congress by Secretary Nc
Adoo today.
This is at a rate of practically $751;
100000 a day.
Recognizing the value Of tanks the
United states proposed to spend s75,-
500. 900 for tanks and other armored
motor cars and supply trucks, and ST.
126.294260 for aviation. The war de-
partment asks for an appropriation of
2S.0Oo.oOO for cavalry horses. The
navy department plans TO spend $l25,-
100000 additional. completing torpedo
boat destroyers already authorized. s20,-
600, 900 toward armor and arms of yes
sells. and $50, 600 for completion of
submarines previously authorized.
Secretary Daniels asked for no war
ships in addition to those authorized
by the last congress.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
nn JOSEPH sRAPLEN.

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 3.-Russia's BOI
shevilSi played their grim Joke of peace
with Germany today while their regime
tottcrcd and swnyed to nm approaching
faII Mt home. Every Indication wHs
thnt majority of the Russian demOc-
rncy would never recognize any plot
which the TrOtzky- -Lenine ring would
patch MP with the enemy. Comment In
newspapers was regarded here cpl
tomizing the opinion of the best eic
mcnts and majority in Russia. "BoI-
sheVIEi is facing destruction," editori-
ais said. "It will not come from KnIe
dine or from the adhcrents OF the pro
vIsiOnal government. But 1t Will come
n n result of Internal military orEani
zntIOn deliberately promoted Details
were stflI lacking as to the exact cir
cumstances of the hrst meeting be
tween BOIshcvIki and German peace
negotIators.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
AUTOS CLASH; AGED
COUPLE IN ACCIDENT
Both Are Over 80 Years of
Age-Woman Is Hurt,
But Not Seriously.

An aged Crown Point man and his
wife. both over so years. rode in an
automobile on State Line street in
Hammond yesterday morning when it
collided with another machine and al
though the rear wheel of their car was
broken of and the auto swung around
and on the curb neither was hurt to any
extent.
Edward Kussmaul Of Crown Point,
was driving the car in which Mr.. and
Mrs J. NJ Kussmaul. Mrs. II. i. Kuss-
maui and Eleanor Kussmaul rode. The
aged Mrs. Kussmaul received a stun
ming blow on the head but was other
wise unhurt. Mrs. Joseph \. Harnit of
IL West Highland street, drove the
other car.
Mr. and Mrs. Kussmaul are In their
eighties. They are the parents Of
Messrs. George and Jacob Kussmaul of
Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
WILSON To
DELIVER A
MESSAGE
MOI Expected to Ask for a
Declaration Of War Against
GeTmany'S Allies.
tBy United Press.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-BOth
house and senate of Americas
"win the war congress" convened
on the stroke of noon today with
the first call upon it for appropria-
tions totallying $13,504,357,93o.
This sum-an average expendi-
ture of $37.0O0,OO0 a day for next
years Secretary McAdoo's esti-
mate of war and necessary in
ternal expenses next year.
On Tuesday President Wilson win
deliver his message sounding the call
for such action as he believes neces-
sary TO carry America to victory in the
war for democracy. In presenting his
message the president viii appear be
fore a joint session for the first time
since the declaration of war against
Germany
Since that time the first American
blood has been shed in France and the
United States has assumed q. dominate
Adjournment was taken in both houses
today Immediately after pre1iminaries
We're disposed of to await the presi-
dents message. Galleries were crowd
ed and members brought word to both
house and senate of increasing oe-
termination to wage war to victory.
The president is not expected to ask
for declaration of war against Ger
many's allies tomorrow but the senti-
ment for announcing open beIligerency
on Austria appeared to be growing to-
day. Senator Lodge. ranking repubii-
can member. of the senate foreign re-
lations committee. declared in favor of
this step. Senator Stone chairman of
the committee, has already gone on rec
ord as favoring a declaration on Aus
tria. The suggestions of the president,
however, are expected TO be followed as
TO this.
Nearly thirty million dollars to con-
tinue coordination of rivers and har-
bors part of Americas war trans
portation system was asked of congress
today by army engineers. This would
keep the work going from July 1918 to
July 1919, ii is estimated
For flood control on the Mississippi
ten million was requested and over two
million for improvements of East Riv-
er and New York harbor.
Congress was asked TO appropriate
one billion, three million. nine hundred
thirty-three thousand, six hundred sew
enty-six dollars for pay of the army
and six hundred and nine million, hye
hundred thirty thousand-eighty dollars
for transportation of the army from
cantonments to the seaboard and thence
to France.
Four millions and a half is asked for
guns and ammunition for home guard
organizations.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
To
ROAD IN
PETITION

Today East Chicago takes It's hrst
formal step in objecting to the i'm
provement or Calumet avenue at public
expense. At Crown Point this after
noon. Attorney NJ Il. Critics. represent
ing the chamber of commerce. filed a
bulky remonstrancc containing long
list of signers.
1t is understood that the work of Sc
curing signatures has just begun and
that hundreds of taxpayers and voters
OF the city will in the near future re-
cord their feelings on this matter in
the archives Of the board of county
commissioners.
At a meeting of citizens held with
the board of directors of the chamber
of commerce last Wednesday a motion
was made and unanimously carried that
if necessary an injunction suit be insti-
tuted to put a stop to this improve
ment
East Chicagos big objection is that
for the past two years every effort has
been put forth in this township to pre-
vent the Improvement Of roads at pub
lie expense and TO keep down the high
road tax that seems bound to persist
in this county, and that this improve
sion of the three mile gravel road law
circumvented for the benefit of indi-
viduaI property interests: that as such
the movement should be kind and the
road built, as Forsyth avenue has been
built. BY assessment OF abutting prop
erty owners.
The intent Is manifestly to bring this
road under the state Law by improving
not only all that part Of the road which
lies in Hammond but by adding on an
other half mile outside the city limits.
making a three mile highway.
Calumet avenue ought to re improv-
cd. There is no question about that
and no doubt there arc a good many
men in East Chicago who can afford II
who would be willing to make a dona-
tion if necessary 70 help out the prop
ertv owners along this thoroughfare,
hut object to sadding this expense up-
on all the taxpayers.
This road Will cost as per the csti-
mate by the county engineer at least
s176.79S. OF this amount. East Chi
cago would pay $75.S44.19; Hammond
would pay S57,45I72; Whiting would
pay S42.43o.S2; with the rest distribut-
cd in Munster. Highland and unincor-
porated parts Of North township.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
TAG DAY FOR PINE
STREET CHURCH NETS
LADY WORKERS S261

Women of the north side who are
working hard to increase the building
fund of the Pine Street Presbyterian
church, which is now housed in a little
mission. were rewarded for their efforts
Saturday by a tag day Offering Of
261.77 on the downtown streets. The
sum was composed Of nickel dime
and quarter contributions and there
were hundreds of givers. The women
worked from early morning until late
at night in the cold.
On Friday there will be a fair Of
Christmas goods at the Irving school
for the benefit of the building fund
The Tag Day committee today
thanked Mayor Smalley, the city
council, the Lion Store Furniture de-
partment. the Baily Printing company
and The Times for the encouragement
and aid given them.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
NEW STAMP TAXES WILL AFFECT ALL

6NTAMP TAXES which s290O0000
- the first went into effect
Among the public
additional
containing than ffty-our
to
Canadian Mexican
than
Five each 800 Indebtedness
md surety bonds.
Five each 500 o
produce
each
circulation
w and$5 and50 cents am ditional
entry from bonded
Twenty-Five o
Ten proxies
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
WATCHMAN
rs ATTACKED

John Blosech, watchman at the
mineral separation plant occupying
portion of the building Of the Dickey
Manufacturing company. Indiana Har-
Dor. was found al 4:30 o'clock yester-
day afternoon in an unconscious condi-
ton due TO an attack by unknown
parties some time during the after
noon.
When found. Blosich was sitting in
q chair in the office dazed and help
less. He was unable TO talk and was
rushed to Gary hospital.
He has thus far been incoherent in
his statements and no account OF the
affair can be obtained. It is believed
that the office was entered by would
be robbers who were frustrated by the
watchman. The injured man had not
been seen about the place since 11:s0
that morning. Thus far there is no
clue to the asseulters.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
ny RALPH IT. TURNER.

TOXIC. Dee. 3.-Japan Is anxious to
hear what the supreme war council and
inter allied war conference has decided
as TO NippOn's future part in the war.
The Russian BoIshevil&i sinister plans
today brought about n renewal of the
discussion of Japan's sending troops 10
the western front. 1t was believed
here that the Paris and Versailles con.
ference would consider such additions
to the allies fighting forces. Japanese
ofdcinIdom was frankly eager TO learn
what decisions had been reached. That
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
MARRY; KEEP IT SECRET
Romance of Hammond High
School Revealed In An
nouncement Today.

Another high school romance has
eliminated in marriage. and the prin
cipals in this one are Iva Bird Leaver-
ton, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. o.
beaverton. 1918 Madison street, and
Kenneth Malo Warner. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Giles Warner of 80 Carroll street.
Miss beaverton was a graduate OF the
high school in 1917 and young War
uer will graduate in the spring.
The young couple were married
September l at ST. Joe. Mich, and the
marriage was kept a secret until to-
day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
BY United Press.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.--Retention
for Americas greater merchant marine
after the war of British, Norwegian and
other foreign ships Communicated
while under construction in the United
States was announced by the shipping
board today in its first annual report
to congress. In the mobilization of man
power 10 hII the governments enOr
nous ship cargo fleet, ship vorkers' re.
cruiting centers will be established.
The training of seventy 1--WE thousand
more ship builders and thousands of
officers 10 man the merchant feet is
already under way.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
By United Prcas.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3.-The wreck of the
Illinois central troop train near Bart
lett. ILL.,, which resulted in the injury
of twenty three soldiers. two women
and two trainmen last night, was
caused by spreading rails, according
TO n Joint report of military and rail
road officials today. There was no eyI
dence of n plot. Only three persons
were seriously injured. Mrs. Edward
Hicks. wife of Private Hicks. had her
shoulder broken. Mrs. VI. Schneider
had her arm broken, and Fred Hinton,
travelling engineer of the Illinois Cen
traI, both legs crushed. The accident
occurred while the train was en- route
from Chicago 10 Rockford.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
United Press CabIesrnm.

LONDON, Dec. 3---Gcrmnny.s biggest
push over the open country since the
Marine was stlIl continuing in fighting
of unabated ferOclty around Cambria
today. The British lines are holding.
Field Marshal Haig's report today de-
tailed repulse of hostile attacks yes
terday evening In "sharp fighting."
Cavalry Is apparently In action on both
sides. The battle has now been raging
almost continuously since Saturday.
The German artillery concentration cx
ceeds anything the enemy has done I'm
tho wRy of gun fire since Verdun. Lon
don was prepared today for heavy
death toll, but IL is realized the Ger
mnB casualties must be nearly double
tho British.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
Mail Men Will Sell
War Savings Stamps

WASHINGTON, Dec. S-Every city
and rural mail carrier in the United
States Will be q salesman for savings
stamps in the campaign which opens
today under orders issued by the post
office department
Carriers viii be supplied with saw
ings stamps and urged to solicir along
their routes. Favorable notations viii
be made on the records of carriers who
make sales.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
TRIAL BEGINS
IN CIRCUIT COURT
0Snecial to The Times. }

CROWN POINT, Ind. Dec S.-The
trial of Joseph De Bartolo. the alleged
East Chicago murderer. viii begin in
the circuit court on Monday. Attorney
Joseph Meade Of East Chicago viii
have charge Of the defense and Deputy
Prosecutor August Brener will look
after the interests Of the state.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
LAKE COUNTY MEN
GET LICENSES
TINES BUREAU
Ar STATE CAPITAL.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Dec. 3.-ElIen
Rentebuch Of Hammond passed the ex-
animation before the state board of
pharmacy and obtained a license as a
registered pharmacist. John o. Wetzel
OF Gary also passed and got license
as registered pharmacist.
Louis Beldron Of Hammond got a
license as assistant registered pharma-
cist-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
NEW GARY COMPANIES
TINES BUREAU
At STATE CAPITAL.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Dec. 3.-The
Gary Abattoir company of Gary has
filed articles of incorporation with the
secretary or state. The capital stock
is $4,000 and the company will do a
meat and poultry packing business
Directors are Sam II. Isaacs. Norris H
Kantor and Joseph Z. Comford.
The Edison Electric Construction
company. Gary; capital stock. $4,000,
also incorporated TO do electrical con
struction business. Directors are
steve Blaner. Clarence Rockney and
Charles Martin.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03

ment of justice. Publication has al
ready been made of the arrival OF
troops to guard waterfronts in New
York City. Hoboken. etc.
Enemy aliens must keep away from
barred zones, which will be under mar
tial law.
Saloon Status.
Already ESQ saloons near the harbor
at Hoboken have been closed by presi-
Dental order. and 1t is said that keep
ers of saloon within a half-mile of har-
bors and waterfronts are wondering
whether the same drastic rule will pre-
vail as soon as maritime martial law is
in effect.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
NEW INSIGNIA
FOR 2ND LIEUTS

WASHINGTON, D. G, Dec. S.-To
avert confusion in distinguishing sec
ond 1ieutenants and enlisted men, Secre-
tary Baker was authorized a distinctive
insignia of rank for the heutenants.
They will wear gold bar on the shoul-
der of the uniform coats and a loop of
brown braid on. the overcoat sleeves
similar to the black loop on the over
coats of first lieutenants.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03

MICHIGAN CITY MAYOR IN ALIEN ENEMY CLA
MARTIAL LAW IN FORCE WHEN
TROOPS GUARD LOCAL HARbORS

Arrival OF United States troops to
guard the waterfronts and harbors, Of
Gary. Hammond. whiting East Chi
cago-Indiana Harbor and the Harbor
ship canal is awaited. Gary people are
wondering whether the war department
will assign Co. +. According to La
Porte papers letters from Co. of
that city indicate that the unit is COM
ing to Gary.
Plan Made Public
That the government intends to in
clude inland rivers and Great Lakes
zones in its protective plan was made
public a few days ago by the depart
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
VETERAN RAILROAD
MAN SERIOUSLY I'LL

CROWN POINT. Ind. Dec. S.-Word
was received here the latter part Of
the week that Michael Rascher.. we'll
known here. had suffered a paralytic
stroke while making his run from
Logansport to Chicago on the Pennsyl-
vania Lines. He was taken TO the home
or his sister in Dalton. Ill. and is said
TO be in a precarious condition.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
NEW MARRIAGE
LICENSES ISSUED

Frank Babsene and Fannie Daggett.
Indiana Harbor; Marion Ehrenhardt
and Martha Heinke. Hammond. Ind;
wm J. Van yactor. Gary. and Gertie
Lloyd. MINI. Colo: Louis lie May and
Iigne Hedin. Gary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
General Kaledines Ccross) and his staff.
United Pres. CabIeEram.

BERLIN Cyin London, Dee. 3.-CaD-
ture of six thousand prisoners and one
hundred guns since November 30 in the
great German drive at Cambrai, was
announced by the office today.
The war office declared British attacks
at Bourbon and In Flanders had been
thrown back.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03

Lake County folks suffering from,
Rheumatism will he interested in q
family prescription which has brought
quick relief to all my friends who have
tried it. s. NJ. p. 20 Sibley ST. Phone
sS6-R. 12-2-i
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
Bx United Prens.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.--I3One dry
prohibition throughout the United
States for the duration of the war a
food conservation measure is proposed
In a bill Representative Randall of
California has ready today for intro
duction.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
4. OF G. NOTICE.

Regular meeting of Unity Council
No. 72s in X OF c. Hall. tonight. All
members requested TO attend.
1891 n S. O'CONNOR, G. K
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
By United Press.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The treas
ury department. today announced the
government will buy up the cOuntry's
entire silver output. Prices will be
axed Mt "fair proat" to producers, II
was stated by the director of the mint.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
j. 6. TENTS
IN BERLIN
WARS END
State Senator Robert E.
Proctor Makes Stirring
American Talk at Elks
Memorial and Scores Pro
Germanism and Anti War
Propaganda in America.

The war VIII not end until the
American soldiers who have gone
from every schoolhouse, crossroads.
hamlet, city and state pitch their
tents in the streets OF Berlin and Viii
liam Hohenzollern. erstwhiIe emperor
OF the German Empire, is relegated TO
the past where he belongs. The war
VIII end with the disruption OF the
monarchial form Of government. will
end when the German people, who are
even now reaching for the liberty
which they think is coming to Russia
that has come to us-wiIl rise in
their might and seize the power them
selves They know that when that
liberty comes they Will have a freer
voice and that never again can any
man whose family has been on the
throne only about fifty years, assume
to himself the sacred prerogative or
speaking for a country-can never
again control the deliberations OF the
Reichstag and wage war without the
consent Of the people"
These were declarations or state
Senator Robert f. Proctor of Ellxhart
framer or the famous Proctor law. who
last night spoke to tho Hammond Elks
in the First Methodist church during
their memorial service.
SEDITIoN IN COUNTRY.
IF there is anyone here tonight who
thinks that the war should not be
fought in defense Of democracy" the
speaker continued. he is a traitor to
himself and his country. I know this
this particular neighborhood. but I
know this community. I know that
there is sedition in this country ] am
not scying in this particular neighbor-
hood. but / know I'm adjoining counties
men have been accused of urging boys
to avoid the draft. or urging people not
to contribute. They are the worst
enemies our country has because they
tell things that are not true"
The speaker said the world mus, he
purged Of the Divine right OF kings =
Lydia wolter Van Glider. EVELYN
Murphy and Milton Dermedy sang. Rev
E. 3. Cross delivered the invocat ton
and benedction. 4 reading was given
By Miss Leota McA1eer and tho musical
selections and the recitation were
splendidly given. The audience was
large and thoroughly American.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03

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, 1917-12-03
a ~
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||[lsIS ;{lK91(

the empires participation In the war
Will be more extensive WINS regarded
as certain by the public.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03

To Arrs--Your Country Gala.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03

Build a room in your attic. Use
Bestwall. Paxton Lumber Co. 1924
The Prescott daily news., 1917-01-19
JOSEPH BILL HAS AP-
 PROVAL OF UNDERWRITERS

Little Rock, Jan. 19.-The Josephs bill for the creation of the office of insurance commissioner and state fire marshal, has the approval of the un- derwriters. This office is created for period of thirty years, in the Joseph bill, and if it is adopted the insurance department of the state auditors of flee will be surrendered to the new official. A salary of $3,000 is pro- wded for the commissioner and his term of office is six years. A deputy, who must have five years experience, is provided, with a salary of $2500 per annum. A secretary, at S150O, and stenographer at $750, make the ap propriation carried by the bill total S2O,500, with fees and expenses of $5000, travelling expenses, $50O0; and other expenses, $3,500, making total of $34,000. The fire commissioner is to have charge of the construction of all buildings, and regulation of fire hazards.