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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-28

wards. II doesn't even irritate
the surrounding skin.
Hard corns, soft corns or corns
between the toes, also hardened
caliuses on bottom of feet Just
seem to shrivel up and fall off
without hurting q particle. II is
almost magical. II Is a compound
made from ether says q well
known druggist here and the gem
uine has yellow label
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-28
Heligoland

Some places, like some people, have greatness
thrust upon them, and much greatness has, espe-
cialy of Late been thrust upon the little island Of
Heligoland, which rises abruptly out of the North
Sea some "a miles northwest of Cuxhaven.
The Germans, since the cesson Of the island to
Germany by the United Kingdom in 1892, have
spent vast sums of money it, in the effort to-
make it an effective naval base. They have built
a sea wall of STEEL granite and concrete, Is feet
high, all around it; they have constructed har-
Dor for submarines at great expense; they have
honeycombed the rock of its mighty cliffs, 200
feet high, with galleries, in fact, they have done
everything that could be done to transform the
island into "bristling fortress
Centuries ago Heligoland was at least five
times its present size, and place of no little i'm
portance. Like so many islands, 1t had peculiar
attraction for the peoples Of the surrounding
mainlands. They stood in awe of it. and mythol-
ogy early claimed it for it's own.
Sea rover fought sea rover for possession Of
the island, until at last it became fief Of the
dukes of Schleswig- Holstein.
Even then, however, it had little rest, for,
whenever the dukes of Scheswig- Holstein found
themselves in need of ready money, they had a
way of hypothecatng Heligoland for loans ad-
yanced by the free city of Hamburg. Coded to
England in 1914, the island was, as already noted,
transferred to Germany in 1892, and the Heligo-
landers did not welcome the change. They are
not, as one writer clearly points out, Germans in
any modern sense; neither have they, by race
nor language any affinity with the Dutch Fries
lander.
They are, indeed, generally supposed to be
survivals of the Saxons who remained behind
when Hengist and Horsa and his followers set
sail for England. But whoever they are, they are
no longer, if one may be forgiven the paradox,
for, according to all reports the civil population
of the island was removed within 48 hours of the
outbreak of the war-Christian Science Monitor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-28
TACOMATIMES

Che only inaspendent nswzpspsr in Tacoma Member Of
nhsprse ASSOCIATION ana the United Press Assoos-
class matter. Published by the Tacoma Times Publishing
Co every evening except Sunday Official paper city Oh
Tacoma
Rates-By mail 80 cents month; So by carrier
a month Telephone all departments. Main H.
offices. Times Building, $40 Pacific avenue.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-28
What People
Are Doing

The Tacoma Boy Scouts, Troop
8. are working hard in prepara-
tion for their exhibition to be
Igiven Tuesday night in the First
Baptist church. First aid and sig
Mailing will be features Of the pro-
gram. A musical program will be
given.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-28
Mystery! Turn to page 2.

A country store, potato contest
apples (real Wenatchee ones tool
cider and many other good things
are in readiness for the frolic and
dance to be given Monday night at
the Elks' club, for the members
and friends, by the Wenatchee
committee, "The hay Is one the
floor, and all is ready" announces
the committee.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-28
President Henry Il

President Henry Lawrence
Southwick of the Emerson College
of Oratory, will appear in the Sta
dunn high school auditorium the
night Of June s, reading Bulwer
Lytton's "Richelieu." The pro.
ceeds Of the concert will go to-
ward the American ambulance
field service in France.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-28

The opening dance At Sloan's
pavilion will be given Friday night
on the north side of American
lake. The pavilion has been en-
larged. and a new floor has been
put down.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-28

The employe who has horror of working ov
VIII never own the business.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-28

The annual "Prom" of the
senior class of the Stadium high
school will be held June 8 in the
Tacoma hotel. With 30 many Of
the young men going away soon
afterward, the committee is plan
ming to make 1t a dance long to
be remembered In the minds of the
guests of the evening. Dancing
will begin at eight.
The Women Of Troop b will
meet Thursday at 3 in the Arm
DRY.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-28

The key to the code! See "The
Gold Bug"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-28

German professor suggests eating grass. w
at the chestuuts Of which that suggestion is 50
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-28

Cuba's part seems to be to provide sweetening forI
the war.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14

Mrs. c. w Belman OF Hammond. ar
rived yesterday for visit with reIa-
tives.
Chester Ruiey and Percy Surprise left
last night for indianapolis. where they
so 70 enlist in the army
DR.. John a. baylor has received a
letter from Larry Lowe, who formerly
lived here. and worked for Mr.. Taylor.
that he was in the army and had arriv-
ed safely in France. Mr.. Lowe was in
the Rainbow division.
Miss Irene Buckley has completed her
two-year domestic science course az
Valparaiso and has returned home.
Mrs. Worth Atkinson has returned
to her home in Paou, Ill. after a visit
here with her lighters. Mr. Earl
Bailey Mrs. Ray Bailey and Miss Leila
Atkinson.
A very heavy snow fell here yester-
pday and last night.
Mrs. George Peterson. who has been
living at Crown Point for the past two
years, have moved back to Lowell.
Mrs. David Brueckman who has been
in very poor health for some time. pas
sed away at her home in Lowell. wed
nesday. and funeral services will be held
at St Edwards Catholic church Satur-
day.
David Fuller has returned from q us
it with his sons in Chicago. and also
from visit with relatives at kennedy,
Wis.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14
THE OBJECTS.

-Four distinct purposes are linked
with the approaching Red Cross
Christmas Membership Drive, says
william Ganson Rose, drive direc-
tor for Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
The purposes are;
j. To force Germany TO realize
that the concerted spirit of the
American people IS backing the
American governments in this war.
Q. To spur the morals of our SOL
dtcrs by pledging TO the cause the
hearts and minds and money OF l5,-
ooo, COO Americans back home.
3. To bind the wounds of our
fighters so that every possible drop
Of American blood may be saved to
establish world democracy.
A. To link the spirit Of Red Gross
with the spirit of Christmas and
hasten the righteous victory that
means world peace.
Indiana's quota in tho drive, which
opens Dec. II, is S45o,ooo, but the
Rooster state can and viii go thou
sands over the mark If you see TO
IT that there il just the right
amount of patriotic spirit blended
into your Christmas this year.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14
RAzAAR Ar HOLY ANGELS.

The four-day bazaar which was held
at the Holy Angels school under the
auspices Of the women's society Of the
church. closed last evening. glorious
success To the intense qualification
Of those who worked hard and faith
fully for the success Of the affair u
was found that not one single article
remained unsold, over eco people were
served at supper last night alone. one
of tho features OF the bazaar was a
large Iifelika doll whichswas dressed
and donated TO the bazaar by the
nurses OF Mercy hospital. The doll
was clad completely in the regulation
hospital costume. even to the Their
mometer in her hand. In the contest
80 decide its ownership, fortune
favored Miss Fleming. enc Of the
nurses OF the hospital who had as
sisted in dressing the doll
All in all, It was one OF the most
satisfactory affairs ever given by the
women. and they feel that their ef-
forts were well repaid
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14
WHITING STUDENTS
AND RED CROSS

WHITING. IND, Dec 14-German is
still taught an the Whiting high school.
but even though this language is studied
the members Of the class or their in
structor. Miss Nina 3. Carhart, are prov
ing 10 the public that they are not Ger
man sympathizers.
The German club which has been a pop
uiar club in connection with social cir
cles OF the school for the past three
years is no more. but has been downed
like the kaiser viii be. and II now the
Red Cross" club The membership
consists OF forty-two students and is
the first step in this city to form junior
Red Cross auxiliaries. and is under tho
supervision Of the instructor. Miss Car
hart. Instead Of the monthly parties
their funds must be used for the pur-
chase Of knitting supplies.
The election of officers resulted as
follows; President, Violet Lewis: vice
president. Raymond Koch; secretary and
treasurer, Alma Fritz.
The club meets in the high school do
nestle science room every Tuesday even
ing. where surgical dressings Will be
made and knitting will be done. Mrs.
Daugherty Is the instructor in surgical
dressings. and Mrs. F. b Lewis. Sr, is
to he instructor in knitting. Mrs. Lewis
who is in charge of the Red Cross work
rooms. reports that the surgical dress
ings are being beautifully made by the
boys and girls. and that they are rap
idly becoming rivals Of their parents
and older friends.
Two boys a week viii be assigned to
assist the ladies in preparing the pack
ages Of finished supplies for shipments
TO the warehouse.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14
NEW j. S. GUARD
ARMY OFFERS CHANCES
New Force Will Protect
Munitions and Steel
Plants From Aliens.

WASHINGTON. .. c., Dec. 1.-THE
war department today announced de-
tailed plans for the organization Of a
new force of $4,000 men. to be known
as the United States guard, which viii
take over the work Of guarding NUM-
lions supplies. depots. arsenals. manu-
featuring Establishments and public
utilities. end to enforce the enemy alien
regulations.
There viii be forty battalions OF 500
men each with four companies OF 80
men to each battalion. The force viii
be recruited by voluntary enlistment
o. men from 81 to As. beyond the draft
age. and preferably Of men who have
had service in the army. navy. marine
corps. national guard or in organized
FIRE and police departments
Personnel of Officers.
officers will be drawn from tho
ranks OF men rejected at officers train
ing camps for minor physical defects.
non-commissioned officers OF tho regu-
lar army or national guard not now
IN service and former officers Of the
national guard.
There viii he one captain, three first
lleutenants ana three second 1ieuten-
ants to each company Each battalion
viii have major. a battalion adiutaut
with rank OF first lieutenant. a supply
officer with rank OF second lieutenant.
and a medical officer with rank Of cap
tain.
This will aggregate 40 majors. 200
captains $50 first lieutenants and $50
second lieutenants. total Of 1880.
Applicants for these commissions viii
apply to Brig. Cen Carter. chief OF the
militia bureau at the war department.
The pay of officers and mon VIII be
the same as the pay OF their grades
in the regulars.
Statement of Baker.
Accepted men win be subject to
service in any part OF the United
States" Secretary Baker explained.
but as far az practicable each or
ganization viii be recruited from the
locality in which Il is to serve
AT the outset four battalions OF 2.4O0
men viii be assigned to the central
department. Later this number viii
be increased. The new force viii be
wholly under the orders OF department
commanders and entirely distinct from
the home guard forces that may be
organized by states for internal guard
during the war
The new force viii be Quilted In
blue uniforms.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14
RED CROSS
WORKERS
NEEDED

Two hundred persons-fathers, moth
ers. brothers. sisters and sweethearts
OF boys in uniform and Of boys who
have been exempted arc needed be-
tween nine and ten o'clock in the
Chamber Of Commerce Saturday morn
ing to assist in the distribution OF the
Red Cross Service flags to members in
Hammond.
The distribution q these nags to-
morrow is preliminary 70 the new
membership drive next week for which
more volunteers are needed. Those
who assist tomorrow viii also be well
coined for a few hours work next
week.
In connection with this campaign,
DIT f. NJ Shanklin. general manager
for the drive. received a telegram from
Headquarters with regard to illuminat-
ing the Red Cross Service bags with
a burning candle on Christmas eve.
At the suggestion Of the National
Board OF Underwriters. National Red
Cross headquarters recommends that
the original idea OF burning a lighted
candle behind : service fab be not car
ried ont, 50 as to eliminate fire haz-
ards. Instead it recommends that win
thus permit the room light to illumin-
ate the flag. Electric light on extern
sion wires are also recommended.
There must be city-wide response
in Hammond next week. for Hammond
has somewhat fallen down on its Red
Cross work within the past month. In
one OF. the southern counties IN the
state, it has been planned to canvass
fevery home. If the canvasser IS un-
successful no is followed by an ex-
plalation committee. If this commit
tee is unsuccessful il in turn is fol-
lowed by a praying committee, and
IL this too fails to get results In a
tight-hsted household. a final commit
tee known as the cussing committee
IS sent around. It IS hoped that no
such committees need to be organized
here. but If necessary. DR.. Shanklin
says there is plenty available timber
for the various requirements.
The Red Cross chapter expects the
eeartiest cooperation from young
men exempted In the draft and from
those IN the draft age who by good
iuck are still enabled to enjoy the
. comforts OF home while their fellows
are already Drawing the first war win
Ter in barracks and tents.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14
MANY REWARDS OFFERED
FOR SANDER PROOF

tending to prove the identity of per-
sons starting and repeating the pro-
German tales which are being indus
'triousIy peddled in many quarters.
William Fortune head of the Indi-
annapolis Red Cross. offers 4 reward Of
800 for information leading to the
originator Of the mysterious and absurd
falsehood Of the sweater knitted by an
unknown woman for the Red Cross and
later found by the knitter in the pos
session of person who was reported
to have bought" the garment
The Clay County Council of Defense
also has put up a 800 reward for
proofs as TO the identity Of persons
who start or repeat ISLANDERS against
the Red Cross. 4 miner employed IN a
mine on the Lybryc farm near Brazil.
reported that a woman in Clay City
aad found a man in Brazil wearing
weater she had knitted for the Red
ross. the sweater being intended for
ler soldier son. The story went on to
ay tho woman knittcr disclosed
ecret pocket IN which she had knitted
loney for her sons use Red Cross
weaters are not distributed TO mai
iduals. but 80 ia boxes. indiscrim-
lately 10 the soldiers The foolish
usehood is being traced and a search
being made for the miner who re-
ated it. The 500 reward has ben
divided by w +. Carpenter, head of
Red Cross, and by II N Johnson,
the Clay County Council OF Defense
The Steuben County Council OF De-
nsc. finding enemy propaganda in
1t county, has formally offered a 800
ard for information which viii en-
lie the Council to deliver pro-Ger-
ans to Uncle Sam.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14
Elks to Build First
Reconstruction Hospital

WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-America' s
first reconstruction hospital where men
wounded overseas viii be fitted for oc-
cupational pursuits commensurate with
their injuries Will be built by the
Benevolent and protective Order OF
Elks at Boston. The Elks' war relief
commission. after a meeting here. an
nounced that the government has
agreed to accept the hospital
The institution. the commission said
will cost $3.50 600 and will be erected
on Parker Hill. contiguous to the
Robert Brigham hospital. 1t viii con-
sist OF complete unit OF twin ward
hospital buildings, vocational work
shops. barracks. mess hall and post
exchange.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14
OH, IS THAT so!

a special dispatch to Chicago papers
Monday. and considered OF sufficient
Importance to he given a front page
pos tion. says: While the family was
absent thieves today entered the home
OF J. JaninslIe and stole a hot stove
and stoveplpe." That Is nothing for
Gary. It was not long ago that a pest
house was stolen in that model city
Chesterton Tribune.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14
Lovely Complexion Lends Life and
v3v1city to All Occasions.

There are scientific reasons why the
calcium sulfde in Stuart's Calcium Wa
fers is most wonderful skin beauti-
fer. It works in the blood. enriches il.
PRIZES it. gives to the skin power 10
best of all is the host of pretty girls
and matrons who have rid their COM
pleXions of pimples, boiIs. eczema. acne.
and other eruptiOns by simply using
Stuart's Calcium WATERS You Will find
them on sale in almost every drug store
in the L. ). or Canada at so cents A box
Get a box today or send the coupon be-
low for free trial packag e.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14
GRIFFITH


GA4AA4tlit AllN. Lee. Il. $50
Editor Times:
The Ladies' Aid society Of Griffith NJ
E. church sends the following letter
asking YOU 10 print in news items:
Two years ago the NJ E. church of
Griffith was erected and through UNI
firing united efforts OF our Aid society
has been able 70 pay the full amount
OF its pledge. namely $1,000. 1t looked
like big task to the one and a half
dozen members, but with the help Of
the surrounding community. We have
made good and look with pride upon the
result or cur work.
We take this means Of thanking those
who have 50 willingly given us assist
ance and let It be known that when
Success" is the watchword and slogan.
there can be no such phrase as ito
fail"
Thanking you, We are
GRIFFITH NJ. Z. AID SOCIETY.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14

At the meeting OF the Westminster
Ladies Aid yesterday afternoon, at the
home Of Mrs. Burch. 1879 10th place
Fl was decided to give social even
ing for the members Of the church
ana their friends on the nisht OF De-
cember 2Sth in the church parlors- a
musical program viii be given and re-
er.sb,oents will be served. Mrs. J. s.
Tenner Is general chairman. The com
rnittee on arrangements for the serV-
ing consists Of Mrs. H. jameson Mrs
John Williams. Mrs. Jenner and Mrs
Joseph Shower.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14

German machines attacked him from
the rear. His machine fell.
Permission was granted the United
Press also to announce that Lieutenant
Harold Wright os the American avia-
ton service on Thanksgiving day de-
stroyed a German sausage balloon. He
swooped down 5000 feet. firing a
stream Of bullets and utterly disre-
gardins the blaze Of fire from the
German anti-aircraft guns. Wright
returned safely.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14
Is NEW HOUSES
IN HAMMOND

Patrick Joyce. president Of the IlN
nois Car Company of Hammond. today
announced that he viii do his part in
the building program by erecting at
once twenty-five houses north OF Cost
lin and west of Sheffield, for additional
men the factory is putting on.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14
Monon Wage Increase.

In the wage adjustment at the
Monon railroad shops in Lafayette
machinists. boiler makers and black
smiths viii receive 80 cents an hour
and all helpers will receive so cents
an hour The hrst-year apprentices
VIII receive 1873 cents an hour, with
2oia cents the second year. - cents
the third year and % cents the fourth
Vesr. Pipe filters also VIII receive 50
cents an hour
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14
ALIENS FUNDS SAFE,

Neither the properly nor the bank
accounts of Austro-Hungarians who
are alien enemies. win be molested.
according to a government bulletin.
This news viii be welcome relief to
thousands Of alien enemies. most Of
them merely technical aliens. residing
in Lake county.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14
u. S. AIRMAN MEETS
DEATH AT FRONT

PARIS. Dec. 14.-Lieutenant Benja-
MIN Walcott 81. son or Mr. and Mrs.
Charles .. Walcott Of the Smithsonian
Institute. Washington. d. C.. fell in
his first air flight Tuesday and. it is
feared, was killed. according TO word
received here today from the front.
Young Walcott. who is an American
aviator. successfully brought down his
adversary. While he was strea king
H hack TO the lines. LoweNer thrs-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14
soRosIs MEETING.

The sorosis Of the First Presbyterian
church met yesterday afternoon VIII
Mrs Il Fankhauser' bst nan =
street for their regular seeiaA i"eee
ing. Quite a number OF orders
aprons were taken. and huhl9s4
those already made were SOLO
hundred dollar pledge MADE
Sorosis toward the ehurch ouAiu ~,
ennd was ordered paid. dehehtlui
luncheon was served. Mrs. George 81
plank being the assisting hostess.
The next meeting viii take pisCe
January 10 at the home OF MIS-.
Donovan. COS Buchanan street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14

The Bible class of the Baptist church
held its regular meeting yesterday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Eli
Atkins. 101 Georgia street As it was
tbo last business meeting Of the year.
II review of the work was gone over
and eli old business closed UP and dis
1851 ~ s. that The new ofaeers vii
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14
LOWELL

Henry Pope left yesterday morning
for Hammond, where he Joined bunch
of soldiers and went 10 Indianapolis.
He enlisted in the motorcycle depart
ment.
Sheriff Barnes passed through Lowell
yesterday with two prisoners on his
way 70 Jeffersonville prison.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14
RANCE At FRoEBEL.

The student body OF the Froebel
school gave a dance today from to
o'clock in the afternoon in honor q
the basket ball team. The ehaperons
were Misses GLASGOW Hansen and Mr..
shields.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14

CBy INDIANA state Council of Defense
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 14.-TreasoI.
able and slanderous gossip against II
Red Cross. the y. NJ. 6. A., and 9th
war agencies has been so generally al
so systematically carried on that Cou
ellis Of Defense in many Indiana coul
ties are offering rewards for evidenc
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14
sULFHUR vApoR BATES

For rheumatism. Colds. kidney and
Skin Disorders. Room sos Hammond
Bldg. Phone 1856. Hammond. 1922
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14

display OF original hand decorated
china and water colored work at the
home of Mrs. J. j. Anderson. 625 Ann
street. 12-1 3
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14
corRr OF HONOR.

The regular meeting OF the Cary
court of Honor win take place to-
morrow evening at o'clock in the
K Of F. hall
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14
Whaf Gary Society
is Doing W0h

have a clean slate to begin with. Miss
Watkins was the assisting hostess.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-14

Help Your Country BY Buying a
Liberty BAndi