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The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-17
BRITISH DESTROYER
REPORTED WRECKED

Berlin, May II, via London.--The
admiralty announces that British
destroyer was sunk in the engagement
on May 10 between German light
forces and British cruisers and de-
stroyers.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-17
HE GOT HIS

He-The artists whose paintings
show that angels are all women cer-
tainly didn't know women.
She-That is perhaps true. 1t may
be that they only knew men.--New
York American.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-17
ATTACK Is MADE
ON ZEEBRUGGE

London, May17.--AReuter dispatch
from Middleburg, Holland, says that
reports from the frontier state an at
tack was made on Zeebrugge by war
ships between 3 o'clock and o'clock
this morning. The bombardment was
unprecedentedly heavy.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-17
ATHENS WOMAN DIES
IN NEW YORK CITY.

Athens, May Nv. Gettys receiy-
ed telegram from New York Sun
day announcing that his wife fell
Saturday and fractured her left arm.
Mrs. Gettys was visiting with her dau
ghter, Mrs. Charles Mcdonald Puck
ette.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-17
POPULATION OF
TOWN EVACUATED

Amsterdam, via London, May H.
The Handelsblad says the Germans
have evacuated the civil population of
the town of Menin, Belgium.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-14

the conflicting elements in Ger
many.
One faction has for the past
week or more been demanding a
return to ruthlessness under
the guidance Of Tirpitz and his
cohorts, III the hope Of winning g
some signal advantage from their
enemies.
The other party, and an ever
increasing body, represents the
civilian element, is heartily sick
of the war and has been advocat-
ing peace upon any terms, parti-
cularly the "no annexation-no
indemnity nplan.
: Which Of these has gained the
upper hand, and which has been
able to influence the emperor, will
not be known until the full text
of the reply is made known.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-14
Red Cross Need
<t1ome'' Nurses
(By United Press)

Washington, Sept. 14.-Amer-
lea s public health nurses have
have gone to war in such numbers
that the Red Cross today an
nounced a plan to recruit their
ranks in this country to meet the
urgent need for them in homes.
A scholarship fund has been
established through the Red Cross
bureau Of town and country nurs-
ing. Any graduate nurse who
wishes to study for public health
nursing work need only apply to
the Red Cross.
The children s bureau Of the de-
partement Of labor has pointed
out that unless the supply Of pub
lie health nurses is kept up dur
ing the war the health Of the coun-
try's children will be menaced. It
recommended that public health
nursing be officially recognized
as war service.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-14
GENERAL FIAIG
SAYS QUIET
(By United Press)

London, Sept. 14.-Gen. Haig
reported nothing Of special in
terest'' on the British front.
Unofficial information has been
rife during the past forty-eight
hours that both the British and
French armies on the western
front are feeling their way prepa-
ratory to another drive.
The one dread they have Of
making too quick an advance is
the news brought down by the
alrmen who state that a consider
able portion Of Belgium is being
evacuated Of civilian ~poculat ton
preparatory to an extensive rear
move Of the army, and furthe..
that there appears to be set on
foot by the Germans a system Of
flooding the land, which would
make it untenable for the allies.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-14
Dlscourtesy Evidenced Throughout
he Germany Diplomatic Corns
IN
KING MURDER
!BY UNITED PRESS,

Concord, N. c., Sept. 14.-Fig-
ures are moving indistinctly in
the background, among whom is
an Italian countess forcing a gen
tleman to reveal two persons, not
hitherto known in the affair, but
who are said to weld subtle in
f1uence over CASTOR Means. is
drawing into the spotlight in the
King shooting probe here today.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-14
WHAT SHALL HIS
PUNISHMENT BE?
bEvoLrING RUSSIAN GENER AIS FORCES HAVE MELTED
AWAY UNTIL BUT HANDFUL ARE HEMNdED IN
BY GOVERNMENT TROOPS
PEOPLE DEMAND USE DRASTIC MEASURES
(Bv Wm. G.. Shepherd.)

(By Wm, G. Shepherd
|, United Press Staff Correspondent;
Petrograd, Sept. 14-What
|unishment should be meted out
B General Korniloff is question
- hat may split the Russian cabinet
Fide open.
Four ministers have already
! # the cabinet in personal sur
fnder to the revolving army
)hief, and these, with him arc in
flminent danger, as his troops
ave melted away to a mere hand
|l.
The government troops, which
bree days ago captured his head
|larters to the rear-press upon
pm from that direction-while
\ front IS a stone wall Of defense
the provisional troops from
|etrograd.
Widespread public sentiment
fmands that those who are re-
Ponslble for the counter revo-
ton should be severely dealt
fth, and kerensky, it is believed
determined to mete out drastic
mishment.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-14
COMMISSIONERS
MET LAST NIGHT

The regular meeting Of the com
mlssloners last night was one of
no little Importance inasmuch as
two ordinances were passed az
fectlng almost every one.
1t was ordered that after Oc-
tober 10 all gates and doors open
ing over the streets Of the town
shall be forbidden. That all such
gates must open inwards and not
out over the street. For violation
OF this ordinance a fine is imposed
Also all awnings must be seven
-eet from the street at the lowest
point, the time in which this is
effective is also October Is. so as
not to make it a hardship to
change to the regulation.
Street Improvement took up
considerable time Of the board
last night, and Mr.. Smith, repre-
sentlng the international Harves
ter Company, was present to dem
onstrate the advantageous feat
ares Of his company s tractor for
street work. No action was taken
1n this matter as the Avery Com
pany had arranged 70 give a dem
onstration on the streets today of
their machine, for which the rep
claimed great things.
Several bills were passed. The
sanitary condition Of the town
was discussed, and also the ad
visibility Of setting a time when
all surface outhouses should be
removed III the interest Of health. !
No resolution however was offer |
od as It was thought the board
could get some expression from /
ine public between now and the |
ext meeting touching this mat
.er.
IN connection with the matter
: sanitation, and in order that all
he people should fully realize the
2eed for some strenuous and joint
,ct1On it was mentioned that there
las been more mosquitoes in town
his summer than ever before.
which is due, in part, to poor san
alton.
There has also been some con
. glous diseases due largely to the
ew dirt being turned up by the
ewerage excavations, but which
Mould also arouse all citizens to
ctively participate in a general
to improve the health /
Of the town before the S
cZt summer. I
This is in accord with a resclu- c
on passed by the local Red Cross t
ssociatio at their last meeting
iich called for strong measures t
} eradicate many unhealthful :
)nditions in the town. D
It is hoped that the people will 81
o-operate in very necessary inn 6
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-14
MINISTER TO MEXICO
CURSES (JNBECOlIIINCLY
vON ECKHARDT DIsREGARDs CENT rrnAn1v p,,-.
boE HIS OFFICE TO UTTER ExPLEr1vEs SUCH As
GUTTER URCH1N 5 WOULD 1ysE
INSULTS BY RECOMMENDING DECORATIONS
GBT UNITED PRESS)

Mexico City, Sept. 14.-"The
news Is damned uninteresting TO
me, was the angry retort Of tha
German minister to Mexico. Won
Ecknardt, to the United Press.
THIS morning, when an effort was
made to obtain his comment ON
The american exposure of how
Count Lu1burg had used the
Swedish charge as messenger to
transmit Illegal messages to his
nome government.
Eckhardt stated that he had
recommended that Luxburg be
decorated by the Kaiser, but he
denied that he would recommend
any decoration for Folkecron-
helm Tor service rendered to Ger
many.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-14
(By John M. Hearley.)

Rome, Sept. 14.-The reply of
the central powers to Pope Bene-
dict s peace note has been receiv-
ed by the Vatican, according to
we'll informed officials, who report
that the reply is favorable, men
tioning "absolute independence
for Belgium, and same to be inde-
pendent from all military econom-
ic alliances.
There is considerable specula-
ton as to the real answer sent the
PontiH, due in large measure to
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-14
FEARS SCHOOL
KILLS HERSELF
(BY UNITED PRESS)

Danville, Va, Sept. 14.-Be-
cause she believed she dreaded to
return to school little Ethel Acuff.
the fifteen year old daughter Of a
prominent physician, shot herself
through the heart in the basement
Of her father s home last night.
Her dead body was found later
by her two sisters.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-14
lilly Sunday May
Go To France

(By UNITED pRESS)
Washington, Sept. 14.-Billy
|nday IS scheduled to fight the
['ll IN Washington in January,
he may carry his battle
FaInst the Old Boy to the French
Fllvaes instead, it was learned to-
y.
nus would the rip-roarin g
olsellSt xii two birds-Kaiser-
I ana Satanlsm, with one YER
S''iie' Not only would he be
position to give Aud Clootic
F''Aer bunch Of his favorite SOL
plezus waIIops, bat if Kaiser
''''e happened to be anywhere
'ae front Billy could yell a
vi the shrivelling phrases he
SIeSsed to Il. |. NJ. in New
4 across the trenches.
''h2 I%illy's favorite predic-
ABOUT the Kaiser when he
'eo Broadway and New York
4'flhg was the one wherein
'''dfed that when the Kaiser
~ 1'o appeared at the gates Of
'ne devil wouldn't let him in.
|. 'o'y has had many invita-
4, " 60 to France and preach
trenches. He has also had
|: y Invitations to tour the draft
o''atonments in this coun-
~ lar, owing to other en-
~ nts he has not accepted
to = however, considering 60
/, rance. His son George
i III Washington this month
w., expected to give a definite
g., az to whether his father
ht NC mere or go to the war
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-14
DEFICIENCY BILL
SEVEN BILLIONS
{By United Press.)

[By United Press)
Washington, Sept 14.-Over
to $700O,000,00O in all.
urgent deficiency bill. when the
house began the considera ton Of
the bill, and instead Of 81 ,81O,OOO,-
600 the measure will carry close
So, 600, 100000 was added to the
Extra expenditures for "unex-
pended war purposes is the state
ment Of Chairman Fitzgerald, Of
The appropriations committee,
when recommending the addition.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-14
TYPH0ON SWEEPS
Annoy, CHINA
By United Press.l

Washington, Sept. 14.-Many
lives are lost and heavy buildings,
including the American consulate.
were wrecked, in a severe typhoon
that swept over Annoy, China, is
the report. Of the State depart
ment.
No official information is given
as to the casualties to American
and European subjects.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-14
Steamer Wilnore
Sunk Wednesday
(By UNITED PRESS,

London, Sept. 14.-The Ameri-
can steamer Wilmore was sunk by
a German submarine on Wednes-
day., says the Admiralty.
The crew was saved.
The Wilmore was a twin screw
steamer and was register in New
York.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-14
FIRE
AT KNOXVILLE;
tBY UNlTED PRESS,

Knoxville, Tenn, Sept. IA
Fire of an unknown origin com
pletely destroyed the Kingsport
Veneer Corporation plant, with a
loss estimated at $50,O0O( which is
partially covered by insurance.
The company will rebuild at once.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-14
R()lVI()R GERMAN HAS
ANS. POPE BENEDICT
EXCHANGE TELEGRAPH CAB LES THAT NOTE WAS SENT
TO ROME LAST NIGHT WITH CONCRETE PRO
POSATS
SUGGESTS PLANS FOR A LASTING PEACE

London, Sept. 14.-Germany s
answer to Pope Benedict was for
warded to Rome Thursday night
and contains concrete proposals
for lasting peace, says the ex-
change Telegraph from Geneva.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-14
REPORT COTTON
CONSUMPTION
(RY UNITED PRESS)

VNI UNIIED FRE ESSJ
Washington, Sept. 14.-Cotton
consumed for August, exclusive Of
linters, amounted to 569,351 run
ming bales against 557,78O for
August, 1916, is the report Of the
cotton census.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-14

The tractor on the streets GER
tainly did the plowing work and
made the dirt fv.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-14
VI EkhlSjIZl.) HAVE
MAN ON BOARD

Washington, Sept. 14.-Rem-
brant Peale, a well known Penn
sylvania mine owner, has been ap~
pointed the representative of the
coal operators on fuel administra
tor, Garfield's, advisory board.
This completes the organization Of
the advisory board.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-14

Stockholm, Sept. 14.-Oscar
Nefolot, tie first secretary Of the
Swedish foreign office has been
dismissed from service.
This dismissal follows too close
~ the revelations of Sweden :
acting as messenger for Germany
Aiot to Suggest that it was directiv
cue to the American announce
ment Of The intrigue.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-14

pEovement, and that the commits
sioners may have the benefit of
good advice from the people.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-02
| HEAVY YEAR FOR
HAMMOND POLICE
Secretary Borchert Issues
Interesting Report Pey-
ton Brought Back.

Secretary oscar Bochert of the Ham
mold police today issued a statement
for the city council which meets this
evening, giving in summary the activ-
tiles Of the department for 1916-a
year featured by three murders. OF
which the Staying OF Frank Holder on
ConNey avenue. was the most sensa-
tional. The report is OF great length
and covers all phases of the years
work
simultaneously with the announce
ment OF the report officer Bunde
brought back from Meridian, Miss.
Frank Peyton. the negro charged with
the killing Of Mrs. Alma Smart, a
negress. in October OF this year at a
hotel for colored people on Holman
street. Peyton admits he shot the
woman but pleads self defense. y
charge of murder is TO be filed direct
in the superior court and the police are
confident they can dsprove the self
defense charge by proving that Peyton
planned the crime.
The capture Of Peyton is the last
and browning act Of the police for the
year which was an exceedingly busy
one for the department
sixteen hundred and twenty -four ar
rests were made during 1916 in Ham
mond and Of these prisoners. 1884
were males. 80 females. and 1902 had
common school education. Eleven
hundred and thirty-one were Americans
and 493 foreigners. At the lodging
room 5.0S1 were sheltered during the
year The number of arrests greatly
exceeds any previous year while the
dodgers were fewer. OF those arrest
ed during the year 81 were colored
There were 664 laborers. two each of
doctors. brokers, and dentists. four
lawyers, eIecen saloonkeepers. FIVE tele-
graph operators, eight bartenders
seven ailors, and thirty-four sales
men among those arrested.
Nine hundred and eighty-five indi-
voduals were arrested for intoxication
the great majority Of these being
known in parlance as tfloaters." There
we're 126 arrests for speeding, 10 fol-
gambling. II for fighting. IS for grand
| larceny, IS for viola tion Of city ordin'
ances and is for carrying concealed
weapons. OF those arrested. So were
released. 81 paid fines. 207 We're dis
charged. 129 went to the county jail
In default of fines. appealed. 16 were
dismissed. is had fines and sentences
suspended, 81 were bound over to the
superior court and two defaulted then
bonds.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-02
LOCAL MUNITIONS PLANTS
ARE TAXED HEAVILY

Lake county industrie sengaged in
the production Of war supplies viii
daily pay in thousands Of dollars to
the government as the result Of the
new revenue law now in effect Muni-
ton makers are taxed 12l2 per cent Of
net profits.
Washington. D. C.. Jan. Begin
ming yesterday. the new federal taxes
upon incomes. estates. munition manu-
features, corporation stocks. and GER
tain businesses became effective
Unmarried persons with net incomes
of $4,000 or more and heads of fami-
lies having incomes of $4,000 or more
will have to pay a normal tax Of
per cent instaed Of /. the present rae.
Additional taxes are imposed on in
comes 81 more than 5000 by a grad
uated scale running from to l3 per
cent. tax Of per cent is levied
On the incomes Of corporations with
stock value dat $4,000 or more. The
old rate was / per cent
Estates Of $4,000 or more. when
transferred, NUT pay a graduated taS
Of from / to 10 per cent Munitior
manufacturers are taxed 1215 per cent
on their net profits. Corporations are
subject to a special excise tax Of sc
cents a year for each $1,000 of fan
value of capital stock in excess OF
$4,000
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-02

writer's judgment and not the general
concensus that things go along
smoother when every one attends
strictly to his own business" What
world we would have if that were
the case. No civic or moral move
ments would ever have been achieved
il most people believed such a
philosophy.
Then Mr.. MAYER dasnes cold water
on the Sunday closing in Chicago. 1t
is reported good authority that out
of 1000 saloons in the city there is a
perceptably small number that sneak
ingly violate the law. The fact that
so very many saloons are closed on
sunday throughout our country
shows that the closing law can be
kept and enforced if police officers
and liquor dealers see fit He makes
an astonishing statement that If the
saloons are closed on Sunday there
will be more drunkenness than ever.
! The opposite case is actually proved
in hundreds Of our cities where the
Sunday closing law IS observed. And
worst of all. our friend says that even
if you prohibit the manufacture of
liquors. man vii go and get a drink
when he wants it. We are led to in
| quire humorously. where will he go?"
These are individual problems but
also social problems. That later point
Mr.. Mayer misses when he says that
all we have TO do is live a clean life
and see that our children do. and vice
will naturally die. I hardly think he
assumes the saloon to be vice.
1 deny emphatically that the
churches go to saloon interests for
! contributions. I wish Mr. Mayer might
/ get the opinion of the twenty-five or
I thirty ministers OF Hammond on that
matter. He might see how i'll advised
it is to speak from preconceived no
tions.
Let me say here that the immediate
question before US is not one Of ma
1 tional or statewide prohibition or
local option. We simply request the
Observance of the atate law. The sa-
4 loon-keepers association ought to take
the lead in this matter They are do
ing so in many places Some very
large brewery and distillery associa-
tions are sending out circulars urging
saloon keepers not to prejudice their
| case by openly violating state laws
Yours truly.
TAUMAGE WITT.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-02

:, Mrs. W. A. Stout, 90 Detroit street,
wAm be at home to the members Of
the Ladies' Aid Society OF the First
Presbyterian church at thimble
party "Wednesday afternoon. The as
sisting hostesses Will be Mrs. Wilhelm
and Mrs. walker.
The monthly social meeting Of the
Deborah Society viii take place We'd
nesday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Grant Seeley. $50 Summer street. It
VIII be in the nature Of an experience
>ocial and the members VIII tell their
experiences in earning a dollar for
this meeting.
The German W. C. T. [. will hold
its regular meeting Wednesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. ]. c. Camp,
1872 Claude street.
Mrs ]. T. Hutton. sS Ogden street,
viii be hostess Wednesday afternoon
TO the third division of the Ladies' AID
Society of the First Methodist church
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-02
COtilliOn Brings
Many Visitors

One of the most delightful New
Years functions in the Calumet region
yesterday was the open house and
cotillion given at the Hammond
Country Club and attended by Eve
hundred people from Hammond. Indi-
ana Harbor. Gary and East Chicago.
From two to five the New Years re-
ception was inaugurated and was an
affair marked by Its spontaneity and
good cheer. The cotillion at nine in
the evening was brilliant affair and
under the direction OF Henry r Con-
key developed into a notable success.
Mr.. Conkey showed, in a new role--au
efficiency social expert He unrolled
a panorama Of pretty figures through
out the cotillion and cody marshalled
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-02

his array of dances one after the 9TH
er without a single hitch or faux pas.
Bushels Of favors were distributed
from the balloon figure TO the dazzling
climax red white and blue maze.
Mr.. Conkey was ably assisted by DR..
7. w. Oberlin. chairman of the enter
tainment committee. and the decora-
tons arranged by Mr.. and Mrs. Dwye r
were quite the most elaborate ever
seen in the club. Many most beautiful
gowns were worn and showed that the
Country Cub has long since passed
the provincial stage.
The party was concluded with a
midnight luncheon and marked the
beginning of what is predicted will be
a most enjoyable social season.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-02

Mr. and Mrs. George Beebe celebrat-
ed the twenty-ffth anniversary of their
marriage saturday evening at their
home. 446 Ash street. The guests en-
joyed music and games following
which a two course luncheon was
served The out-of-town guests were
Denis Hearney Of Chicago Mr.. and
Mrs Robbins and daughter Of Chicago.
Mr. Robbins. Meadville, Penn; Mr.. and
Mrs McDade Of Pence. Ind; Earl
Beebe Of Pence The following were
the Hammond guests: Mr. and Mrs.
Ernest Beebe and family, Mrs. Janery.
Mrs. Rogers. Mrs. Halsey. Mrs. Fens-
termaker and daughter Marie. Mr.. and
Mrs Arthur Wallace and family. Mrs.
Glaze. Mrs. Cozad and children, Mr..
and Mrs. Flanagan. Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Payne and family. Mr.. and Mrs. Pink
erton and Jesse Julian.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-02
PRAISES AID OF TIMES.

Hammond. Ind. Dec 80.
Editor TIMES.
In closing this our fifth and most
successful year in the life insurance
business. we cannot do 50 without ac-
knowledging that one Of the leading
factors that made our phenomenal
record Of 1916 possible. was the strong
endorsement and influences Of your
splendid paper. both directly and in
directly
Your strong articles on Home Buy
ing. and your editorials on loyalty to
our own community and its business
enterprises. and some of the strong
articles on life insurance. all had a
very strong influence and very ma
terially aided in attaining the Won
derful end that crowned our efforts at
the close of this year.
The officers. directors and agency
force unanimously acknowledge our
debt to THE TINES. and hope that the
future conduct OF the affairs of the
Northern States Life Insurance Com
pany. and the services rendered to its
policy hloders and friends. may soon
bring forth the statement about our
company so often heard with refer-
ence to your paper--"Eye cannot get
along without it.
Wishing your entire organization a
most happy and prosperous New Year
we remain,
Very truly yours.
I NORTHERN STATE LIFE ms. co
By II. E. SHARPER,
1 President.