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as far as the eye can see the trees, houses and farms are standing In about four feet of water.
 The Austrians have occupied the en . tire northern bank of the New Piave and here and there have been able to put little attachments across, which have struggled through the inundated territory and occupied isolated farm houses. The main body of the troops. however, has been unable to cross over because of the activity of the monitors and stationary batteries and they are unable to inflict any serious damage because they are too far away from Venice for their big guns to be effec- tive. They have reached Santa Dona di Piave, which is about 16& miles as the crow flies northeast of Venice, but the Italians hold Musile. on the south bank of the river opposite Santa Dona di Piave and have been able to prevent the Austrians from bringing any heavy artillery up to that point from which Venice possibly might be bombarded.
 At Capo Sile the correspondent tenn porarily left the naval escort for a military escort so as to inspect the in- fantry positions whicn were indescrib- ably muddy and bleak.
 They bisect the ruined town, the
Arizona republican., 1917-12-17
Frank GOtch Dies After
 Long Battle With Disease
Republican A. p. Leased wlreI


 DIES MONIES, Ia.. Dec. 16.-Frank A. Gotch retired champion heavy weight wrestler of the world, died at noon today at his home, Humboldt, la, of uraemic poisoning. He had been in failing health for two years.
 Gotch was 4l years old. The record books, detailing the events of his life, clvo his age as go years, but these are inaccurate. He was born on April 27, 1878, on a farm three miles south of Humboldt.
 He is survived by his widow, a four Near-old son, Robert Gotch; @ brother, Fred Gotch; a sister, Mrs. Charles Kurth, and his mother Mrs. Amelia Gotch, both of Humboldt
 His wife and son were at his bedside when death came. It is said the fla nous athlete was conscious almost up to the time of his death.
 The first intimation that his health was not good came m the summer of 1916, when he was travelling with a circus as a test to see whether he should sign articles for a match with JOo Stecher of Dodge. Neb., who had won tho title from Charles Cutler of Chicago. Gotch had declared Cutler the American champion upon his re- tirement.
 NOtch had been with the circus, wrestling with Bob Managoff, Earl Caddock and others. only a short time when he was compelled to return home because of stomach trouble. He never rcgained his health fully.
 Tho following winter Gotch went to Hot Springs, Ark. He returned home last spring. but gradually lost strength. Early in October he became seriously 1ll in q Chicago hotel. He was re- moved 10 a hospital. where he was kept until early in November, when he was taken home. Ten days ago rela- tives called in a special nurse for him.
 Gotch built up a fortune from wrest- lins and invested his earnings in Iowa farm lands. His estate is variously estimated at between $20O,OO0 and S4O0,oOO.
 Gotch won the American champion ship January 27, 1904, from Tom Jen- klns after a rough match at Belling- ham, Wash. Gotch won the first fall and was awarded the second after Jenkins had fouled him repeatedly by applying the strangle hold and by striking him.
 Four years later the Humboldt man won the undisputed championship of the world by defeating George Hack
Arizona republican., 1917-12-17
snMaasskFave You Bought Red Cross

Germany, who were present during previous air raids, state that these raids have had very depressing effect on the civilian population and have among the German people, who now, for the first time, are being brought face to face with real war conditions.
 The armistice concluded by the Russians with the enemy now includes the entire eastern front from the Baltic to the Black sea. Negotiations are not proceeding smoothly. The German de- mands, as reported to us, specify, among other points, the immediate opening up of channels of commercial intercourse between Russia and Ger many"
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enschmidt, "the Russian lion" at the Dexter park pavilion, Chicago, in forfeited match after two hours of gruelling wrestling. There was no fall, but the invader quit, exhausted.
 Wrestling enthusiasts called the first Gotch Hackenschmidt match the greatest mat spectacle of history Gotch lost nine pounds before his opponent gave up and his tongue was so badly swollen that it was a week before he could speak plainly. He wrestled with Hackenschmidt in the White Sox ball park in Chicago again in 1911, winning in short order. After the match 1t was made known that Gotch's opponent had entered the contest with a badly sprained knee and although he had concealed it at first, it pre- vented his exerting more than a feeble resistance to the champion. The gate receipts at that match were SS7,000.
 1t was in this match with Hacken- schmidt that Gotch introduced the toe hold against which no man was ever able to stand.
 The only man who ever publicly threw the champion was Fred Beell of Marshfield, Wis, who won fall from him in 1905 in New Orleans, taking the first fall to Gotch's second and third
 Gotch and James J. JeffrieS, former heavyweight boxing champion, were intimate friends and before Jeffries lost his title to Jack Johnson, the two champions toured the country together
Arizona republican., 1917-12-17
TO TRAIN DRAFTED MEN

WASHINGTON, Dec 16-Creation bf a war training department to ad- minister system of special vocational training for drafted men was an- nounced tonight by the federal board Tor vocational education. The depart ment will cooperate with the war de- partment and the shipping board in supplying shortages of skilled men fol essential war work. Already the fed eral board is training 15,00O radio and ouzzer operators for the signal corps
Arizona republican., 1917-12-17
SUNDAY NIGHT HoLDUP-J.

Valencia reported to the police late last night that he had been held up and robbed of S7. He said he was walking along Madison street, between First and Second streets, when a man stepped out from a doorway and grappled with him. His assailant sue ceeded in securing all the money he had and then disappeared. Valenci. could not give a very good description of the highwayman.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-17

rier to the Austrian artillery. Thus far the enemy has been prevented from bringing his big guns up to position from which he might Lombard Venice The trip through the defense system of Venice and along the Lower Piave which the correspondent, though ac- credited only to the French armies, was able to make through the courtesy of the Italian naval and military authori- ties, began at Venice from which city a speedy naval motorboat ploughed its way at sunrise into the confusing maze of canals that intersect the vast marsh land area to the north.
 Suddenly the press boat almost col lided with a grayish hulk, secured with chains and ropes to the shore. The vessel on which was mounted a. huge
Arizona republican., 1917-12-17
Silk Underwear

Makes dainty gifts-crepe de chine gowns, s6.50 to $15; envelope chemise, s275 to s6.5o; camisoles. princess slips and petticoats in beautiful array-in pretty gift boxes, s1.50 to s15.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-17

SlltuuOnal democrats announce the formation of a constitutional demo- cratic government in Poland.
 PETROGRAD, Dec. 16.-The eXecu- tive committee of the workmen's and soldiers delegates, by vote of 150 to 1O4, today approved a decree declaring the constitutional democrats enemies of the people. The peasants congress, by a vote of 360 to 321, denounced the arrest of members of the constituent assembly and called upon the country and the army and navy to defend the delegates with all their forces.
 TrOtZky, the Bolsheviki foreign min ister, in an address to his opponents, said:
 You are perturbed by the mild ter TOT we are applying to our enemies But you know that within a month this terror will take the terrible form of the French revolutionary terror-not the fortress, but the guillotine.'
 AMSTERDAM, Dec. 16.-The Berlin socialist paper Norwaerts, commenting on the alleged attempt to open prelim- mary peace discussions between Great Britain and Germany, demands that the government tell the German people NAeet lt AllNChNSu " NN4AiiiAAAA4NeNNS " Great Britain.
 Attacking secret diplomacy, the paper suggests that both governments are afraid to take the initiative, lest it | be considered a sign of hidden weak ness.
 When will it be realized" the paper asks, that it is a great honor, in stead of disgrace, to strive with the enemy for a means of reconciliation, with freedom and self-respect to end ! his insane human slaughter" The Frankfurter Zeitung says: "Balfour did not say whether Britain was still willing to discuss the ques- | tion, but there is no apparent reason why there should be a change. It is worth something that Britain formally declares her readiness for such discus- | sion"
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and Great Britain by the Germans, has been successfully initiated.
 Reports of observers recently out of
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taken by storm Italian positions south of Col Caprille and captured several hundred men, including 19 officers"
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Christmas Hosiery

The famous "Gordon H 300'' stock inss in black-put up in pretty gift hnNns
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REPORT OF WEEK
 OF WAR IS MADE
 BY SEC'Y BAKER

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ITALIANS HINDER
 TEUTONIC ADVANCE
 IN NORTHERN ITALY

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Gift Novelties in the
 JeWelry Section

Parker Lucky Curve' Fountain Pens. They will not leak-you may safely carry one in your hand bag. Every pen has a platinum point. Non self filters s1.50 each. Self filters, S250 to $10.
 -MEN'S WATCHES-Au in the pop ular new shapes with the world known Elgin movements, $15 to $S5. -WOMEN'S WRIST WATCHES Gold or ribbon bracelet. Your choice of Elgin, Waltham or Swiss move ments, s9.5O to $20. STERLING SILVER WATCHES Set with brilliants and colored stones. earrings to match.
 STERLING SILVER PENDANTS. set with brilliants, s2.25. BABY RINGS-engraved, plain or signet, soc, 75c, s1, s1.25. BABY BIB HOLDERS-in sterling silver or gold, s1 to S250. BABY LOCKETS and Crosses with fourteen inch chain, s1 each. Sterling Silver Thimbles, 25c to 75c. Solid Gold Thimbles, s3.5O. s4 and s each.
 Lingerie Clasps in Sterling silver or gold plated, 75c to s2.50.
 ySterling Silver Knives, $1, s125, s1.5O. Sterling Silver Pencil Sets, s1.25. Sterling Silver Frames, soc to s55O. Sterling Silver Shoe Horn and But ton Hook sets, 75c and s1.
 Sterling Silver Napkin Clasps, s5c and s1.
 -MEN'S WATCH CHAINS, s225. Rib bon chains, s2.5O. Solid gold chains at $6 and $7 and s9 each.
 -MEN'S GOLD CUFF BUTTONS, s4 and S6 pair.
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Infants Knitted Wear

Little white wool sweaters with trim- mings in contrasting colors. Two to six year sizes, prices s1.75, s1.Se, $2.25, s2S9.
 TOQUES to match the sweaters, 59c and 69c each.
 WOOL BOOTEES, hoods, etc, mako inexpensive, useful gifts for baby.
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RUSSIA AND TEUTONS
 SIGN AN ARMISTICE
 IN EFFECT TODAY

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NATURE ASSISTS MAN IN DEFENSE
 OF ANCIENT CITY

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Per pair S1.50
ChiHdren's Bath Robes

Just the prettiest little robes for the little onesi We've sold quite a number already. They come in light and dark colors. Two to six year sizes. Priced at S1.75 to g.
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ny toys if you haven't dome \ see stocks depleted i'm this , wait will be disappointed. TREE ORNAMENTS, CHRISTMAS Dinner Favors, Place Cards, Ets. Kinds very attractive. You'll find these in our basement toy section
 King Air Rifles The toy for outdoor boy Single shot rifles s125 and g. Thousand shot rifles s2.5O and $S
 The Gra-H0un Glider rubber tired hand car, delight for either boy or girl s2.50
 Give Games We've assembled a fine collection of games. There is every game the American manufacturers have placed on the market this season.
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stitutional democrats announce the formation of a constitutional demo- cratic government in Poland.
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Gifts for Men

Ask to see our fine assortments of mems neckties, smoking sets, smoking jackets, bath robes, lounging robes, tra- yelling sets, etc.
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The large selection of Leather Goods offers great many suggestions for useful and beautiful gifts.
 Collar bags, handkerchief cases coat hangers in cases writing folios manicure sets, medicine cases playing card sets military hair brushes, fit-all cases music rolls or cases, Pullman slippers, etc, etc.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
HAMMER MAY FIGHT
CLINT FLYNN AT GARY

Ever Hammer viii feature a boxing
card 70 be staged at Gary, Ind, January
Z. George Rapaich. the new Gary pro-
nloter, viii used Hammer against ono of
the best local boys. More than likely
Clint Flynn Will be given tho chance.
Joe keefe. manager of Clint Flynn, has
been after chance with Hammer for
a long time Hammer started training
at the Arcade Chicago, yesterday Aft
er his Gary match Ever viii hike to
Philadelphia. here he is booked to box
three men. If Hammer makes good in
Philadelphia lie Will be given q chance
il return bout with Benny Leonard
before Jack AIcGugians club the latter
part of next month
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
DEFEATS
HUB AND
{. CHICAGO
Oil City School Develops
Into Fast Team With An
Offensive Which Is Prov
ing To Be Most Powerful.
Especial to Ths ri11es.)

WHITING. IND. Dec IS. - The
whiting high school quintet after get
ting eff 70 q bad start at the beginning
Of The season has now developed into
one Of the fastest teams that the local
high school has ever been sponsor Of
About two weeks before Thanksgiv-
ing when the first call for candidates
for the basketball team was sent oue, a
squad Of fifteen more or less experience
ed players and two veterans reported
and after about a weeks practice there
was q general rumor going the rounds
that the high school team would not ne
an Al team, but under the iron hand
Of Coach Whaley the team soon began
to show some real basketball
The high school team opened the sea
son with one-slded win over the
Poisrines. the junior team from the
owls Club. Then they were defeated
Nv Lowell at Lowell by 20-16 score
hut the team at this time was playing
roo much of an individual game and
thew defeated themselves. but since then
fhev have found themselves and now
NAV n brand of ball that will make
any one sit I'D and take notice.
Following their defeat at the hands
af lowell the local squad has met and
Gsfsated both Crown Point and East
caat..ago. they having beaten East Chi
esr0 on their own foer. Before their
defeat East Chicago had bright hopes
u claiming the county championship,
nut now their chances seemed somewhat
dimmed-
The team this season is composed Of
cant. Naef. who Is playing his second
year on the varsity team, gaining his
knowledge OF basketball while playing
with the renowned $50 pound team
sugar. forward. second year on squad
considered one of the best forwards IN
the county barring none' Lauer for
ward, first year on team, l. fast and
fun Of fight: BuehIer, center. light but
worth his weight in gold; Moore, guard.
nrst year with team, one of the best
aoor guards high school has ever put
forth. formerly played with the $50
pound team; Benson and Lee. SUBS
both playing for the first time with
team. Benson can be used at center
and Lee at forward.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
WEST SIDE BROWNS To
INVADE WHITING TONIGHT

as is Butsow their stellar guard. Sachs
another Of Chicagos best is playing
better than ever.
But the Owls are preparing for the
invading foe. Manager Griffith is going
20 make use Of the owls Club boys now
in the navy but home on furlou gh.
Both Ensign Jimmy Bartuska and Eddie
Bartuska will be seen in action. AIoN
Gevirtz viii also be in the game, The
Owls viii present a team that will in
all probability he the strongest team
that they Will he able to put on the
floor This year It will he team that
ought TO be able to clean up on any
basketball outfit in the country.
This is not an extraya giant statement
with Gevirtz and Dillon as forwards
and Pond as center. the Owls have q
scoring machine equal to the best in
the country. That all three have ginger
is we'll known. They are fast clever
and able to register points when points
are needed. With tho Bartusllas, Byers
and Sharp as guards the Owls have a
strong defense and the Browns will
have to wiggle some to squirm through
the stalworth defense that these boys
are capable Of putting up.
A large attendance at this game is
expected Ever since the basketball
season has opened the fans have been
clamoring for a game that would not
be considered cinch. And in schedul-
ing this game. the Owls Club are going
TO give the fans some game
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28

WHITING, IND. Dec 2S.-The West
Side Browns.Owls Club game to he
played this evening at the Whiting
high school auditorium is the kind of
a dish that basketball fans want serv-
cd TO them. AS a holiday morsel moth
ing better can be imagined. That the
game Will be spicy and wen seasoned
with plays and players is absolutely
certain. This is one game that the
Owls viii not have sailed down. 1t viii
be necessary for them 10 stir things
briskly and TO mix we'll the various in
gradients that so toward making a VIC
tory over fast and clever quintet Of
basket tossers, such as the West Side
Browns are known to be.
The West Side Browns. now managed
by Arthur Williams who looked after
the destinies Of the Illinois Athletic
Club team last season when they won
the championship. have been greatly
reinforced this season despite the fact
of the draft and of the enlistment OF
basketball stars Under the able -gVid-
ance of Williams, they are already con-
sidered the best team in the city OF
Chicago.
Oaly a week or two ago they defeated
the University OF Chicago in a game
which showed that they had the neces~
sary grit and pep Nikolas. considered
one of the best forwards in this sec
ton Of the country, IS still with them,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
GARY BOXING CARNIVAL DRAWS
SCRAPPERS FROM ALL PARTS

bout 1t lasting eight rounds and
ending IN a draw. Jack Lewis OF
New York and John Sarkos of Salt
Lake city were the battlcrs
Milwaukee got tho decision over
Gary when John Lidder Of the
cream city went to il with Joe
Scorthe, one Of tho prides Of Gary
1t lasted six rounds
Then there was wrestling bout "a
top OFF the affair, but lasted only S12
minutes. Lewis Perganis Of Gary giving
Dick Nelson OF Milwaukee the stoppage
in the first fall,
Jack Bellss, a likely youngstcr from
Chicago. UP and challenged Jack Lewis
the sewi-wIrdup winner. when the show
ended
Another o.,e IS promised at an early
date.
F. r Barn.y was referee and his de-
cisions We're well received.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
1917 Grid Season Without
New PLAYS of importance

Unless the football critics Of the
country overlooked a bet somewhere.
the season Of 1917 developed nothing,
new in the way Of gridiron strategy.
At least there was no special mention
made OF new plays which could be
stamped as the vintage OF 1917.
Many cld-time plays. particularly the
eriss-cross, were brought out OF the
archives and used by many teams
Penn used the plays against Cornell
and also used play in which a for
ward pass was developed out OF the
lateral pass This play was particular
lH successful against Cornell.
Jesse Harper, the Notre Dame mem
tor. gave his backs a set OF dancing
signals which were disconserting to the
Army, but the Irish used mostly the
PLAYS which have been used for the
last two or three years.
Coaches FOR the most part were con
PEELED to deal with green MARTIAL and
Tor this reason, perhaps. did not care
te try many new wrinkles.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
Whiting H. S. Has Strong Hope for Honors
M'GOORTY HOME; WILL
ENTER RING HERE SOON

Eddie aIcGoorty. middleweight box
Ing star. passed through Chicago yes
terdoy on his way to his home in 0sh-
k5sh. Eddie arrived only a few days
ago from Sydney. Australia, where he
had spent the better part Of three
years. Mcooorty's plans were some
what vague. for an operation few
days before leaving Sydney has left
him in somewhat poor physical condi-
tion. lie intends TO begin boxing here
as soon as his health warrants il. lie
also had q word TO say about Jimmy
CIabby. Hammond star. who is one of
the leading boxers in Australia.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
Indiana Eleven to Tackle
Michigan AGgies in 1918

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Dec. 2s.--A
game between the Indiana university
and Michigan Aggie elevens next fall
is assured. Ewald O. Stiehnl. athletic
director at Indiana, announced yestef-
day when here on his way 10 New York
to attend the annual convention Of the
National intercollegiate association.
The game will be played at Blooming
ton on a date to be fixed later, he said.
While in New York he expects to close
with Coach Heisman of Georgia Teen
for game in Indianapolis Nov. =.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
SOLD To
OFF|C|ATE
AS REFEREE

Bernard Sold, DePauw university's
crack athlete. who is known as one Of
the greatest athletes ever turned out or
Gary schools is home from college on
holiday vacation.
Sold made Il name for himself at De
Pauw as a football star and is now
one of tho shining track athletes. lie
is running spurts and doing the jumps.
During his furlough Sold Will Off
ciate al several basketball games and at
as referee at q skating carnival He
has undertaken all branches of high
school sport excepting baseball and has
frequently written articles for maya
zines on Gary. school athletics
Rundell Wood, popular member or
this years senior class at Emerson
high school. anticipates joining Sold at
DePauw next year Wood is a fast man
on the track and or the basketball floor
Several years ago he won tame as
tennis expert,
Enlist In The Woman's Army
BV Conserving Foods.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
BRIGHTON BEACH
RACE OF GIRL SWIM
MERS IN DOUBT

NEW YORK. Dec. 2s.-Indioations
are that the proposed swimming con-
test at Brighton Beach pool between
Claire Galligan and Thelma Darby will
not be held. Plans appeared upset when
it was learned that Olga Dorfner OF
Philadelphia has been added to the list
and that the national champion, Miss
Galiigan. refused TO enter contest
with the Philadelphia contestant until
she settles with Miss Darby.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
Ertle in Ring Tonight.

CLEVELAND, O. Dec. IS. - Kid
Wolfe Cleveland contender for the
bantam crown Of Kewpie Ertle. was
yesterday matched with Pal Moore or
Memphis for a hfteen-round bout at
Baltimore January :. Wolfe fights
johnny Ertle here tonight.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
Salt Lake City, Chicago,
Milwaukee And New York
Boys There.

The crowd at Tutner hall. Gary. last
night witnessed the following results
In the big event of the evening
which was awfully quick aud
sweet-Anton tho Greek Of Mil
waukee Knocked out Jack Ryan VI
Chicago in the frst round. using a
left hook to tina solar plexus
4 longer was the semi-wii.duf,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
LEONARD MAY FIGHT
BRITTON 20 ROUNDS

NEW YORK Dec. 2s.-There is d
chance that Benny Leonard and Jack
Britton may clash over the twenty
round route to Denver. The western
town has signed Britton and negotia-
lions are now on with the champion.