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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
WHO TOOK
This BAR?

Four hundred pounds Of tool steel
suddenly vanished into thin air Satur-
day in East Chicago. At one minute it
was on an Hastings Express truck. plac-
ed there by four men. At the next It
had risen into the hazy nebulae of hot
summers day and floated airily out
into the unknown
Leastwise II is lost. as completely as
if swallowed by some gigantic Icthy-
osaurus of prehistoric times. And the
thief thus far has escaped custody
The solid bar OF steel, ten feet long.
four inches square at the end and uni
form throughout. weighing 400 pounds.
was loaded at the platform of the
Hastings Express about . O'Clock Sstur-
day afternoon. The driver was NJ. E.
Smith. He says that he drove straight
10 a grocery store just south of the
Michigan Central tracks on Columbia
avenue. Hammond, and that when he ar
rived the bar Of steel was not on the
truck.
Within twenty minutes after the load
had left the platform searchers were out
looking for II. 1t was not in the road.
nor along the way at the sideof the
road. No mysterious giants had been
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
HAMMOND FIREMEN
ARE HONORED

The Indiana Firemen's Association
elected the following officers at Indi-
annapolis:
The association decided to meet in
Terre Haute next year. Officers were
elected as follows: President Carl E
Evinger. Terre Haute: vice-president
Thomas Golden, Hammond: treasurer
Harry Fulmer. Indianapolis, and sec
rotary. Frank H. Miller. Terre Haute
The directors are: Ira r. Garrison.
Evansville Conrad Berger. Indianap-
oils. William Mil. Hammond; Robert
Gaskill, TT. wayne; George Rosenberg
er Alexandria, and Charles Huston
Greenfield
Resolutions were adopted pledging
the support OF the organization to
President Woodrow Wilson in his war
measures, recommending the retention
of experienced fremen in all cities and
towns without disturbance by chang
ing administra tons. advocating fire.
mems pension la wand recommending
standard hose couplings.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
East Chicago
Her People and Occurrences

Regular meeting OF the Miriam Re-
becca lodge tonight at the l. o. Q. F.
hall. The degree stan is especially
urged to attend
Lieut. Gilmore who has been in this
city for the past three or four months
with the First Indiana Infantry en-
camped at Sa wMill park. leaves today
for Fort Wayne
Miss olivia Mittlehouser returned
to her duties at the Locomotive Super
heater today. after siege Of appendi-
citis.
Mrs G. L Dixon who has been visit
ing Miss Bess Dixon Of Waukesha.
Wis. has returned
Miss Z. Hopkins. sister of Or. P. W.
Hopkins Of this city, is visiting here.
Misses Iddrise. Vivian. Gwyndiln
Williams. Clara. Mary and Sophia Pet
erson. Theresa Roberts and Beatrice
Jameson left Sunday morning for a
couple Of weeks outing in Michigan.
The girls have rented a cottage.
The Elks report that they had one
wonderful time Saturday. About sixty
eight from East Chicago attended and
the chicken was just fried enough.
FHbert West was supposed to have
won the corn eating contest
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
LOCAL SHIPS
SEIZED BY u. S.

Five ships in the Calumet river
yards If the Chicago Shipbuilding
company will be affected by the order
ST the Emergency Fleet corporation.
requisitioning all ships of more than
$500 tons building in American ship
Yards One Of the ships has just been
completed for the Atlantic. Gulf and
West Indies transportation company
The remaining four are under con-
struction for the Cunard lire. Two
will be finished by October. the two
others are contracted for spring
launching
i am not surprised at the news
from Washington" said II. I. Sims.
general superintendent of the COM
pany we have felt for some time
that the government must ultimately
take this step.
we viii rush work on the uncom-
pleted ships All are well over $500
tons our principal difficulty viii be
d obtaining sufficient men to speed
ap the work All present we are work
ing zoo We need more. Unless we
get them we cannot complete the ships
before the contracted time"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06

Aristocracy is coming 10 Hammond TO
bloom and bless the community. The
city of slaughter house ancestory is to
have resident count and countess.
The Countess Johann wilhelm Won
Bernstorff, nee Mrs Anna Brotschneid-
er. may give up her rooming house on
Superior street. Chicago. now that She
has married her star boarder. the Count
The ceremony was performed BY Jus
tice of the Peace Frank p. Prest Of
Hammond, Saturday with Constable
Morris Dobson as best man.
It is said that in Heidelberg they
show YOU the initials OF wilhelm him
self, carved in the college jail. But in
the wineroom in the rear of Blasius
Kammerers saloon in Hammond there
sat a count and a new made countess
on Saturday night. celebrating their
wedding.
Won Bernstorff is said to be nephew
of the former German ambassador TO
America of that name and a count in
his own right-take it or leave II.
/ The license was obtained in Crown
4 Point where the nobility Of the affair
was kept under cover. Returning 70
/ Hammond the count and the field mar
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06

The Unity Review OF w B. A of
Maccabees will hold their regular
meeting in the Oddfellows hall tomor-
row evening. The meetings hive here
tofore been held on Wednesday even
ings but in the future will be held on
the first and third Tuesdays OF the
month.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
MAY EXHUME
TWO MORE BODIES

Crave-digging is now part of the du
ties Of the coroner of Lake county.
much to the regret OF that official
In an effort to reverse the order of
procedure and have the investiga tions
conducted prior TO the burial Coroner
Graham expects to thoroughly probe
two more casualties in the county which
should have been reported to his office.
The elimination of the body of Mrs.
Mary Sikora, wife of the rich East Chi
cago saloonkeeper. was the first of a
list Of three instances of the kind, and
the arrest Of Mike Sikora for murder
has proven the coroner was warranted
in an investigation. The list follows:
Mrs. Mary Sikora, died July &c,
death certificate signed alcoholism"
by DR.. Robert Spear; body exhun1-
ed, bruises found, husband arrested.
Daisy Ea1ler, aged 3, 1857 Della
ware street, Gary, burned TO death
July IS. Death certificate signed by
DR.. Proper who is to explain at the
coroner's office why the death was
not reported 20 the coroner.
Eddie Katos, aged 40 months. 4545
Homer Lee avenue, East Chicago;
alleged to have been scalded to
death by upsetting OF kettle Of hot
water in fight between mother and
father. DR.. A. J. Tanan signed
death certificate. Not reported TO
coroner.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
CARY DRAFT
BOARDS IN
SESSION

Board No l of Gary. probably will
have 10 order 100 to 200 more men up
for examination because of the large
number Of claims for exemption. This
IS probably true Of boards Nos , and 3,
where the chief claims for exemption
ase that the men are foreigners getting
big wages here but wishing to shirk
military service because they are slack
ers.
OF sixty-eight men examined by board
No. in charge Of Chief Surgeon Toner
and assisted by Drs belong. Haw-
thorne and Reyher. nineteen were phys
ically unfit. six claimed exemption as
aliens and twenty because they have
dependents.
Boards Nos. ? and g will continue to
hold daily examinations at the Y NJ c.
A between the hous of and . p. m.
for the next FIVE days. All boards viii
meet soon to determine exemptions
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
GET NEW KIDNEYsL

The kindeys are the most overwork-
ed organs of the human body and
when they fail in their work Of filter
ing out and throwing of the poisons
developed in the system. things begin
10 happen
One Of the first warnings IS pain or
stiffness in the lower part of the back:
highly colored urine; loss of appetite;
Indigestion; irritation. or even stone in
the bladder. These symptoms indicate
q condition that may lead to that
dreaded and fatal malady. Bright's dis
aese. for which there is said TO be no
cure
You can almost certainly find I'M
mediate relief in GOLD MEDAL Haar-
lem Oil Capsults. For more than 200
years this famous preparation has
been an unfailing remedy for all kid
rey. bladder and urinary troubles. Get
i at any drug store, and If X does not
give you almost immediate relief, your
money Will be refunded. Be sure you
get the GOLD MEDAL BRAND. None
other genuine In boxes, three sizes.
ADV.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06

lice are at work on another theory.
Policeman Charles Smith is suspicious
Of the actions Of two detectives who
were questioned BY him at the scene
of the shooting soon after it occurred.
One Of the detectives had no revolver
and acted peculiarly. Smith claims.
His theory is that the detective might
have been n pursuit of a criminal and
shot the wrong man. Meanwhile the
Chicago police are at work on another
angle. Witnesses have reported that
one of the two men who stopped the
women was fleeing from the other
man and sought protection and that
schaub was mistaken for him and
killed
Schaub died on the way TO St Mar
garets hospital The remains were
taken to the Burns morgue The
Burnham police held Victor Volkovitch
ia connection with the shooting
Volkovitch claimed that he had been
assaulted with the butt end OF a gun
in the hands Of an unknown man who
had attempted to rob him and was
running away when he came upon the
two women. He has a wound in the
head which bears cut his story of an
assault.
The funeral is TO be held from the
late residence Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock to the Hessville cemetery, the
Rev. Theo. Claus officiating.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
CARNIVAL
COMPANY IS
ORDERED OUT

The Henderson, Greater SHOWS
which is billed for East Ctitaze uudrr
The auspices OF the Italian ttee
for this week IS having IFS tratle
this morning because * the faces
no permit or license has been seu5
by the committee III or s manages
for operating in the cit
This company is carnival c7n pany
with seven shows and tva RIDING at-
fractions and for the pass months
il has been the poles az the ma2or
and city officials to discourage attrae-
tions Of this nature In fact tv other
carnival companies that went direet Is
city officials and business men were
advised of the prevailing sentiment
against them and We're refused ~
eenses:
And now comes the Hendershot
Shows and, through negligence or
error or ignorance on the part of
some one who should have looked Nh
the matter of license before the con-
tract was signed. they have slipped in
and begun to unpack before hardly
any one knew of the matter
The situation was brought 70 the
attention OF Chief 'Struss this morning
and he at once sent the patrol to bring
the manager Of these shows to the sta
ton In the chiefs office he said that
the matter of license was To have been
taken care Of by the Italian committee
He wa stold that the city was not
granting iireases Of this nature
AS matter OF fact. the state license
Of SIS per day for each attraction and
the CITY license OF Sc per day for each
attractions would mean a daily license
fee Of 500 for this company This
would he absolutely prohihitive
Several weeks ago the chamber or
commerce took a stand against ltcens-
ing carnivals 20 operate in the CITY
and letter TO Mayor Callahan
brought the reply that the mayor and
city OFFICIALS were in hearty sympathy
with the stand taken BY the chamber.
since then no license have been
granted
The italian committee made an ef-
fort about ten-thirty to FIX TIP the
matter but were informed that it was
Impossible and that the carnival COM
pany would have TO move on
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
co. F GOES INTO
CAMP AT GARY

co. f. First Indiana Infantry. 159
strong automatically went into fed
eral service at Gary Sunday morning.
Cant Ruey's command moved into
jackson park in West Fourth avenue.
where the soldiers will remain until
further orders moving them to Indi-
annapolis.
sergt william Tagl has been COM
r1issioned second Lieutenant by Ad-
iutant General H. B. smith. Sergt. St
John was made first sergeant Firt
sergt Otto Lindgren. who was made
ms. lieutenant and battalion adjutant
accompanied Major J. A Umpleby 10
Indianapolis on Saturday. The major
becomes chief OF the Third Battalion.
Fourth Infantry.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
President Wilson and Elks delegation at white

er. has resigned and accepted a posi-
ton with the Pennsylvania railroad.
Mrs Vance. the former TIMES report
er is now away on her vacation.
The Willing Workers Of the Christ
ian church will hold their picnic Thurs
day at East Side. All their friends are
cordially invited. The crowd viii take
the 9.1S on the New York Central.
Miss Margaret Brissey is expected
home this evening or tomorrow from her
vacation in Attica. Ind.
Mr. and Mrs. Critics. Mr. and Mrs.
Patterson and some of their friends
motored 10 Lincoln Park yesterday
Mrs ] W Horn of East Chicago. be-
gan working at Burlington this morning
She is taking Miss Sarah Fletcher 5
place.
Miss Sarah Fletcher left Saturday
for Detroit, Mich. where She viii spend
her vacation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
Indiana HarbOr
Personal and Otherwise

Very special at Columbia Theatre
tonight Charlie Chaplin in THE M
MIGRANT" will be here to please his
many admirers. With above Charlie
Chaplin comedy VIM. Fox presents
Bertha Kalich supported by Stuart
Holmes in a very strong feature, Love
and Hat" Don't fail to see this ex-
oellent program tonight. Our ventilat-
ing system is now installed and you
may enjoy the program in great com
fort s-6-1
Mr. and Mrs. Frank schock Of Drum
mond street, entertained Is their week
end cues. Mrs. Bertha Davis Of Chi
cago
Miss Margaret Horn who has been en-
ployed By W j. Murray as stenograp PHI
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
MAI. NOBLE RETURNS

Major Howard F. Noble has returned
TO his command Of East Chicago
troops. after being stationed two
months at Fort Sill. Okla During the
Majors absence Captain Hannah was
the superior officer.
Major Noble is well known in this
vicinity. having addressed Chamber Of
Commerce meetings and through his
adaptability Of handling his East Chi
cago command
Asked when his troops would move
the Major replied; Il don't know a
thing about it. but were ready to 60
at q moments notice"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
HERE'S A REAL
AMERICAN

Here's real American youth who
volunteered his services to his country
Ross E. Mitchell 235 Indiana avenue.
presented himself at the United States
army recruiting station yesterday.
Its my duty TO go. read your
article in THE TIMES last Friday 1t
brought home the truth and I'm not go
ing TO stay at home while another fell
low fights for benefits I'm receiving, :"
he said.
Mitchell was a perfect specimen Of
manhood. He gave his age as % years.
weighed 10 pounds, and had four-inch
chest expansion and was feet 9 inches
tall He joins the aviation corps.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
ner is tall man Just behind Wilson.

seen in the neighborhood. No aero
planes had been detected swooding down
for extra ballast There was nothing
nor anybody, anywhere that could throw
any light on the mystery.
The bar Of steel was on its way to
Hoess Bros, Hammond. where an or
der nad been placed to have it made up.
Considering the fact that it was neither
volatile nor soluble and never had given
evidence before of being bewitched the
disappearance Of this huge piece Of
heavy steel is thus far enshrouded in
mystery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
LATEST NEWS
8 GOVERNORS
CONFER OVER COAL

CHICAGO. Aug. 6.--In a final effort
to reduce coal prices the legislative
committee OF the Illinois state coun-
ell Of defense tomorrow will recon-
mend to the major body that a con-
ference OF the governors Of eight mid
die west states be held The states
resented would be Indiana Ohio,
,isconsin. Michigan. Kentucky. Mis-
souri,. Iowa and Illinois
Governor Goodrich OF Indiana 3 said
to have discussed the governors con
ference plans with Governor Lowden
OF Illinois a few days ago
Illinois coal operators refused at
recent conference with members Of sthe
Illinois eoun ell to lower coal prices
for competitive reasons.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
DEATH TOLL
INCREASES
tRv united Press.l

HOLDENVILLE, OKLA. Aug. 6-The
death-tou in the anri-draft riot which
has held southeastern Oklahoma in a
death terror for days. reached three to-
Gav when J. F. Moose of Okemah. was
saot and killed by a posse guarding
-oads. Moose failed to halt when or
defcd.
citizens are forming compact organ
izations to guard towns.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
FROM SOLDIERS

Fort R. 7. Aug 9. 1917.
Editor TINES:
Gentlemen: just received a bag
of useful things from someone. and as
near as I can find OUT it is from the
Red Cross Of Hammond. and as don't
know any of them. being a stranger
in Hammond when I enlisted I want
you TO thank them for me and tell them
if I get a chance to aid any OF their
sons or relatives in battle or otherwise
I viii remember their kindness.
Hoping you will take a little time 10
tell the ladies'. I am.
Thankfully.
PRIVATE f R AHLGRIN.
Battery I. 9Th Prov. Reg't.
Fort r
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
WHAT DID HE SEE?
NV United Preszl

New York was closed today as a precau-
tionary measure after a sea captain
reached port with a story that he had
sighted a submarine some distance out
SecAtary Daniels announced that the
captain of the boat coming in last night
reported he had sighted strange crafts
not far to the east Of the harhor en-
trance The port authorities then closed
the harbor while investigation was IN
dertaken. This developed noting to prove
the captains story ga the harbor was
re-opened. Nothing has developed fur
Their TO indicate grounds for the story
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
GARY MINISTER
WEBS FELLOW
SOCIAL WORKER

CINCINNATI. o.. Aug. announce
ment was made here yesterday y the
marriage at troit of Miss Grace
Warrington to the Rev. Ralph Cum
mings of Gary Ind
Miss Warrington was graduated
from an English university. did post
graduate work ct Earlham college.
and then did notable work among the
wives and children of Gary workmen.
The Rev Mir. Cummings was ordain
ed at the Mccormick Theological sem
mary in Chicago and later studied at
Prague. He returned to America TO
undertake settlement work among the
employees OF the steel mills
The young couple will be at home
after oct. / at Neighborhood house.
Gary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
AT DE LUKE

Louise Glaum, famous peacock wona-
an" of Triangle pictures, will Saturday
appear as a woman of international no
toriety who is regenerated by the power
of mother love IN a Strange Trans
gressor," by ]. @. Hawks, from a story
by ohm Lynch.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
K. c.. SUPREME
COUNCIL MEETS
HERE THIS WEEK

The supreme council Of the knights
or Columbus viii meet in Chicago
Tuesday and Wednesday. and one q
the chief topics TO be taken up viii be
the work of the recreation camps be
ing installed at the army cantonments
all over the country. Almost all Of a
81 GOO. coo fund has been raised for feld
work
The gathering will bring to Chicago
PA delegates and about 1000 visitors
Meetings will be held at the Hotel La
Sale.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
ORPHEUM TO OPEN
SEPTEMBER FIRST

James Michelstetter, brother Of the
mana ger Of Deluxe theatre, is TO man
age the Orpheum theatre this season.
He has had years Of experience having
had charge of a loop house. The Or
phcum will open September I with five
acts of high-class vaudeville and moving
photographs.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
NEW FOREIGN
MINISTER
tBy United Press CabIeEram.)

NBy United Press CableBram
LONDON, Aug. 6.-Dr. Won Kuesle-
mann was installed as foreign minis
ter today succeeding Alfred thinner
man. Berlin reports stated. confirming
United Press dispatches Of Saturday
night announcing resignation Of Zim-
norman and three other cabinet min
listers.
new post of minister OF munitions
was also established with DR.. Cess at
the head and four changes were made
in the Prussian state ministry.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
ZIG DAY AT BEACH.

Miller beach yesterday enjoyed a rec
ord-breaking Sunday. There were fully
1000 people in the water at one time.
All the tents and cottages along the
beach are jammed with week-enders
and summer esident The road lead
ing to the beach was packed with auto
lists. and it is high time that something
was done to relieve the harried autoist
who tries to get through.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
GOOD WORK
AT WHITING

special 70 THE TIMEs)
WHITING. IND. Aug. 6.-The Whit
ting exemption board is particularly
eratided at the result OF the two days
animation N the draft on Saturday
49, board examined is and only
failed Today 81 examined II and two
only failed Three out OF IS is a good
e,age says r. \. Gavit. chairman
8f Tile Board
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
WILL STRIKE
IN REVENGE
CIV United Press.l

BUTTE. MONT, Aug. 6.-complete
tie-up OF local industries by strikes
faced this city today as the result of
sentiment over the killing of Frank
Little. + w w. leader. Seven hundred
members Of the clerks union are TO take
a strike vote tonight. Mine engineers
we're considering a strike.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
U. S. STARTS DRIVE
ON CARY SLACKERS

The department of justice has asked
the Gary police to begin a concentrate
ed campaign to arrest all persons of
draft age who did not register on June
5. A house 70 house campaign is pro-
posed.
Any one who knowingly shields a PEI
son Of draft age who has not register
ed Will be subjected to criminal prose-
cution, it was stated.
Persons who have not registered are
advised to appear at police station at
once.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
REVENUE BILL REPORT


WASHINGTON. Aug e-senator
Simmons. chairman of the finance com
mittee. today presented to the senate
the committees report on the revenue
bill
The measure as drawn Will raise a
total of 5000. 697o 900
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06

HoGs-Receipts. $4,000: market. ac-
tive, 10 to Is higher; mixed. SIS 90 a
1885: good. s15.s5 916.5O; rough. s1475
01495; light. S14S5G 1910: pigs. II 25
q1425; heavy. St475 a1s.55: bulk Of
sales. s1545 aI645
"a ILE.--R Receipts. 10000 market.
steady. 10 higher beeves. ST500I410:
coWs-heifers S+30Q ll75; stockers-
feeders. 1913 $40 calves. ss.5oa rs.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06

After a visit Of Six weeks here with
her sister. Mrs. Minnie Varies, 524
Jackson street and brother DR.. r. c.
Stamper in Broadway Mrs James F.
Gilbert yesterday returned to her home
at Paducah. KY
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
JONES rs APPOINTED
lRv TnIted Pressl

WASHINGTON. Aug 5-Thomas D.
Jones. a Chicago business man. was
today appointed to represent the de-
partment Of commerce on the exports
license council Jones succeeds Ed
ward N. Hurley who resigned to be-
come chairman of the shipping board.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-06
IN AM AROUND
C A r Y

Miss Geraldine Phillips. $50 Jefter-
son street has returned from two
weeks vacation spent at Warsaw and
North Manchester. Ind. Miss Nellie
Watkins Of Warsaw. IS visiting at the
Phillips home.