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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
'ro-Day's Hest Hnnd-pick.d .1ok,

George AIDE said al Chicago wedding break
fast
The great and good Socrates was married to
a scold Otherwise, perhaps. he would have
spent more time At home and less time IN tho
market place finding fault with the Athenian
government.
This thought occurred to a school
treat, where asked bright little girl:
How did Socrates die
"'!le died the little girl replied. from a dose
OF wedlock.' w Washington Star.
Insured.
There girl who had curl
In fact, shed six seven;
There came a breeze fresh from the seas
Md took those curls 10 heaven.
SO now she swears when she appears
With other curls she's bought her
They will not go howc'er winds blow
They're tied they oughter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
I'IaIn Ohsiinacr.

Gruobs-links 10 have an excellent
opinion OF himself
Stubhs-fou mustn't mind that. It is Just an
other evidence Of Jinkss habit OF disacreeinx
with everybody else
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18

AFTER The Prcsidcnt's proclamation no
amen In this country can comfort himself
WIN me thought that he cannot be found
hunty OF treason lie can be- and one Of the
penalties for treason Is death
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18

That Hindenburg line must have had some
broken threads in it. Or perhaps il stayed
out in the rain too long and started to
stretch
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
The Way He Felt. An,bo,r

IF at first YOU don't succeed" remarked the
dealer in bromides try. try again.
'And IL your thoughts all run to seed" re-
sponded his suffering friend. II suppose the rule
is 10 sigh. sigh again"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
Pay Employee. During Service


Sir have read a great deal in the papers
IN regard TO lack OF patriotism and Virginia 8
showing up She should in regard TO en- :
listing. II every orc liz to help in this war I
should thnk IT would he than right
for the corporations to pay their employees
during enlistment. and put women doing cIcri-
cal work In the places of tho men while away
doing duty. There are great many men doing
clerical work who have. to some extent some
(onc depending on them at home; in fact. those
who have rich very we'll to do
The corporations VIII make money out
OF this than any one. SO think they could
well afford to pay their men fun salaries while
away. and should do IL as their part. These mon
would little about the pay they receive as
acamcn, but would fight better and feel better
IL they knew the ones at home wore provided for.
READER.
Nichmond. April H.
iicip G.rdenin In I!enrico.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
The Pcssip,t.t S,x.

White This Agricultural fever is sweepinr the
land 1t might bc a good idea for some OF us to
begin 10 harvest the old crops OF good resoIu.
tons.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
Turk Fights
His
Last Fight

Last f1ShG against MOSui. Nowhere either
in Persia or in Turkish Mesopo-
tana have the armies Of the Sultan been able
10 offer q successful defense. Inasmuch ms they
could stop none of the separated armies there
is no reason believe that they can be more
effective against the combined offensive. The
and British will hereafter operate in a single
compact force. Russia has several armies in
Persia, all working westward. and 1t is one OF
these that has come in contact with British
outposts. The movement will continue 10 be
widespread. and the Turkish commanders viii
not be able to concentrate their opposition II
IS interesting to note te.o that both Russia and
out the disgrace of former defeats at the hands
of the Turk. The British disaster and Town
sends surrender at Kut arc well known. The
story OF the Russian retreat in Persin after the
Cars troops had occupied most or the north
ern half of the country has never been def
nitely told. but it amounted almost to a multi
fcatfon of the Russian campaign. Now the
Turk has been awakened from his dream OF
triumph, and his present retirement before the
fighters Of Christian Europe will probably con-
time tin he decides. with without the con-
sent OF his .Prussian master, that he has had
enough lighting. II Is the Turks last fight.
not merely for this war, hut forever. When
will be reduced to a military impotency from
which he never recover.-Clovclan Plain
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18

L. l.. +. Culpeper. Va.--Address the Boy
Scouts Headquarters. 200 Fifth Avenue. New
York City. for Information regarding the or
ganiZa lion OF Boy Scout club.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
The Voice Of the People

Az evidence Of good faith, letters NINA,
give the name and addr on the writer. Name
yin not be- published IL writer so reauesfs
Nuke NIL cUminu icRtiOns short.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
Bunker Hill Monument.

r :. c. Hanover. Na.-Bunker Hill Monu
ment is 22i feet 9 inches high. so feet square
at the base. and 10 feet inches square where
the pyramdal apex begins: S,70o tons OF granite
we're used i'm building 1t.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18

why not give the advertising clubs a.
'""nee 20 see what they can do with this
problem Of enliatmen,s?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
stood New. Brought From Chcnt to ALI.

Mrs r: J.. J.. Chase City. va.-There is nc
actual basis in history for the incidents. as
referred to in Browntng's poem by that name
though there Is no doubt that in tho war ir
enough.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18

"hen the German soldiers read The. Press.
dents address which is being dronn.d oror
tneir lines by airp!aDes some Of them win
iearn Tor the first time what thew are
fighting for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
Hypnotisnl.

C: G. E.. Jr.. Sheppards. Va.-whether hypnoo-
tlSm iS a success Is matter of opinion, al
though scientists claim that It has been proved
as such. 1t is considered talent. not a fake.
Many physicians think hypnotism of great
benefit in nervous
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18

New York is 10 have "Wake-Up" day.
We venture the suggestion that this plan will
never prove popular in Philadelphia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18

Anybody can talk about serving his coun-
Try but j, takes man to shoulder rife
and DO II
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18

Germany's fist is still mailed but it is
lpsing its punch
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
Monroe Doctrine.

NJ Il. c.. Gordonsville. Na.-The Monroe Doc
trine is simply statement OF very firm
belief and insistence that the nations now exist
ing on this continent must he left 10 work out
their own destinies among themselves and that
this continent is longer to be regarded
the colonizing ground OF any European power
The one power Of tho continent that make
the power effective is, OF course. ourselves: for
IL the world as IT, is: nation which advances
Il given doctrine likely to Interfere in any way
with other nations must possess the power to
hack il up il it wishes the doctrine TO be re-
Spectcd..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
HcIp hardening In Uenrico.

To the Editor or Tho ItmcS- DlSpatch:
Sir,- Everybody In Richmond is talking about
gardens. spaduE back lots. sowing seeds and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18

T. r r.. Chase City. Na.--The Tower OF Lon
don !" the ancient citadel and state prison of
1endon situated on the north bank Of the
Tradition ascribcs its foundation TO Julius
Caesar but for this statement there IL evil
dence. although the structure may occupy the
site Of old Roman fortincation. The White
Towcr-the first part ercctcd-was started in
l07S by William the Conqueror. and finished by
his son. William Rufus. who in osS surrounded
II with walls and moat. and built in addit lon,
St Thon!as's Tower and Traitors Gate. The
Tower Of London has been added to by several
o: the sovcreigns OF England. and covers ut
the present time an area OF thirteen acres. II
served in medieval times a palace a fort
ana prison but Is used present as
an armory and jewel house for the crown
reGala.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
Current Editorial Comment

The Mesopotamian armies Of
Russia and Great Britain have
come together, and are ready to
cooperate fully i'm the campaign
against Mosul. Nowhere either
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-21
LUTHERAN SCHOOLS
ARE CLOSED

Twenty-four will be graduated from
the ST. aPul's Lutheran school of Ham,
mond, Friday evening with exercises
at st. Paurs Lutheran church.
Professor Mueller of River Forest
Norman school is 10 deliver the main
address following an address of well
come by Rev. Claus. the pastor. Prof.
Linsenman will present the diplomas
Helen Jonas is to give the salpta-
ton; Clarence Neidow, the class his
tory; Edwin Ball. the valedictory and
the entire school will sing several
songs. Following the commencement
program a reception for graduates is
to be held in the church parlors.
The graduates are as follows:
Lillian f. Peitsch, Helen Jonas. C1ar-
ence Neidow, Max Berg. Christian Her
hold. Elizabeth Petersen, Walter jesse
ring. Carl Schrieber, Bernice Snyder.
Clara Schmeueser. iArmin Schroeer,
Ernest Holzworth. G. Hazen Stoddard,
Edna Finding. Frieda Zahrte. Helen
Siedentopf. Edwin Ball. John May, Ar
thur Beckman, Anna Rabenhorst. Nor
man Taper. Clarence Stanley. Adele
Krakow, Anna Ehlert.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-21

and do their part as unself1shly as
heroicalIy as sanity. as did those bet
ter known to fame.
The work must go on long as hui
man being are made targets for the
wrath of fate. So long as war is made,
so long as floods come, so long as pesti-
lence stalks abroad. so long as men and
women must share misfortune. so long
will the Red Cross society go on with
its holy mission. alternating the sick,
wounded and distressed.
1t is up to you Mr.. Citizen to see to it.
too that the work doesn't suffer for any
reason within your control. 1t is up to
you TO make it a part of your business
to keep the doctors on the field, the
nurses in the hospitals, the ambuIances;
equipped and running.
1t may be your boy will be spared the
anguish and torture of an undressed
wound. His may be the throat that is
parched from the throb of a bullet or
shrapnel wound. His leg or his arm
may be come infected from the absence
of the very things it lies within your
power to give.
Then give. that the wounded may
have doctors: that the manned may be
nursed: that the crippled may be cared
for; and that your own civilization be
not impugned.
Give the Red Cross all the money it
needs and make the question only
what will be done with the surplus
This is Red Cross week
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-21
SAVE DADS LIFE
GET IT FOR HIM
Says it is suicide to cut corns
and tells how they lift
right out. <

You simply say to the drug store
man. Give me a quarter of an ounce
of freezone." This will cost very little
but is sufficient to remove every hard
or soft corn from ones feet.
few drops applied directly upon
tender. aching corn should relieve the
soreness instantly. and soon the entire
corn, root and all, can be lifted out
with the fingers without pain.
This new way to rid ones feet of
corns was introduced by a Cincinnat ii
man, who says that while freezone is.
sticky it dries in a moment. and seems
to simply shrivel up the corn without
iniaming or even irritating the sur
rounding tissue or skin.
Don't let father die of infection or
AIockjaw from whiting at his corns. but
Icut this out and make him try it
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-21
drama. The Witch of Bramble Hol-

drama. The Witch OF Bramble Hol-
low"
The Graduates.
Diplomas fore excellency in penman-
ship were conferred upon Stanley Ar
mold. Sylvester Beireger, William CAL
iahan, Lawrence Curtis, Edward Daily,
Lionel Gross, William Hennebohle
George Kallina- Edward La Combe, Jo-
seph Lynch. George McBee. Philip Mo-
ran. Lawrence Rauchenberger, Walter
Rice. Lawrence Scott. Mildred A. Burns,
Margaret NJ. Hofbauer. Hattie Henne-
bohle. Genevieve l. Laws. Margaret
Young.
Diplomas for having completed the
grammar school sourse were granted
to Francis D. Moran, Philip H. Moran.
Albert c. Smith. Stanley F. Kitchel,
Stanley J. Arnold. Victor c. Beiriger,
Sylvester NJ. Beiriger William F.
Hennebohle. William c. Bellheimer.
Lawrence L. Rauchenberger, Ralph A.
Green. William ]. Callahan. Anthony
L. Elias. Lawrence w. Curtis, Thomas
F. McGuan. Ambrose c. Berendt, Eu-
gene d. Davis. Florence w. Borchert.
Frances L Berendt Mildred A. Burns.
Helen V. Brown, Agnes W. Prender-
CAST, Laura A. McBee. Mary c. OKeefe.
Margaret NJ. Hofbauer. Mary E. Doyle.
Hattie Hennebohle. Dorothy J. Nieren-
garten, Florence A. Lenz, Mary E. Nc
Quade. Lillian l. Rosene. Matilda Kohl.
Genevieve l. Laws. Idabelle Green. Mar
garet Young. Alice NJ. Bates, Agnes NJ.
ANDRE. Dorothy ]. Slavin, Dorothy B.
Schaefer. Agnes L, Ahlendorf, Mary c.
O'Connor Lydia NJ. Dougherty, Mar
garet NJ. Dillon. Lena NJ. Marcelini, Su-
Gamma DeVore Josephine E. Thies.
Certificates for completion of com
mercial course were conferred upon
Rosetta n. Albertsen. Katharine e.
German. Katharine V. Fitzpatrick.
Eleanor A. Lynch. Katharine A. Dill
lon.
Diploma or special course conferred
upon Helen C. Duffy.
Diplomas for having completed the
prescribed course for high school
studies conferred upon Agnes NJ. Cush-
man, Kathaleen f. Roane. Bernice A
Dewey. Geneviece B. Harmon, Margery
G. O'Girr.
Recipients of the Holy Mama society
gold medals for Christian doctrine fol-
low: Stanley Kitchel, Florence Boch-
ert.
Recipients of the Leurs Court, c. O.
F., gold medals for United States his
tory were Walter Rice Mildred Young.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-21
U-BOAT
SUNK BY
j. 6. BOAT
Cruising WarshIp in American
Patrol FIotlIIa Turns the
Trick Today.
BY J. w. PEGLER

Omitted Press STAFF Correspondent
BASE OF THE AMERICAN NAVY
FLOTILLA IN ENGLAND. June I'll
A German submarine was rammed and
sunk by an American destroyer after a
German born American blue jacket had
spied out the underwater craft This
is the belief of the crew of a certain
American sea watchdog which returned
to port today.
This is the first German submarine
the word of whose sinking has been re-
ported by crews of the American patrol
flotilla-
The destroyed in question was cruis-
ing through a calm sea. Directly ahead
the forward lookout-sighted a perio-
scope. The submarine to which it was
attached almost Immediately submerg-
ed. BY that tina the destroyer was so
close to the spot where the periscope
had showed that it's guns could not be
depressed sufficiently to fire. Every
member of the destroyer's crew crowded
the rail eagerly scanning the water for
the sub-surface shadow which would
reveal the enemy craft.
In the midst of this eager watch a
German born sailor in the crows nest
frantical1y shouted There she is" He
pointed directly along side the destroy
err. The American commander instantly
swung his ship and those on board de-
clared they felt the impact of a COLI
sion
But even if the submarine was not
rammed those who told the story said
today it was likely another anti-sub-
marine device" which was Immediately
brought into play by the American de-
stroyer and finished the job.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-21
GERMANS
FIGURE IN
RETREAT
Ry WILLIAM PHILLIP SIMMS
UNITED Press STAFF Correspondent

Omitted Press STAFF Correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
THE FIELD. June 21.-Sometime with
in the last twenty-four hours the Ger
mans retreated from all the territory
west OF the River Lys from near
Warneton southwark. British patrols
reported today they had failed to en-
counter single Prussian in this sec
ton. The enemy evidently realized the
critical position it occupied in the Lys
rivr bend and hurriedly decamped in
the face of the British pressure.
Fighting continues locally all along
this northern part OF the front Late
Tuesday might the Canadians took the
remainder of the trenches below Reser-
voir Hill. and the outskirts of Lens
Three violent German counter-attacks
which came Immediately after this vic
tory were promptly crushed.
The days are terribly hot, the only
relief being in almost tropical thunder
storms accompanied by typhoon rains
and sometimes hail which swirls down.
Some places merely rain was reported
while just adjacent the icy billets rat
tied against the soldiers steel helmets
like spent bullets. Most Of the fighting
is occurring these days at night
In one OF the battles of the dark yes
terday the British made a further slight
advance south Of the Cojeul River.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-21

800 Oliver street After graduating
from the local high school she attend
ed Wilson college al Chanbersb,ira
Pa, from which institution she grad
pated and since that time has been 4
teacher In the Whiting schools. Amore
the sorortties to which she belongs is
the Kappa Kappa Kappa, Whiting
chapter. The groom is an Indiana
product. being raised at Rochester
Ind. his parents recently moving To
South Bend He is graduate of In
diana university, being a member Of
the Sigma M fraternity After com
pleting his medical work at Indiana
he was inferno at a hospital in Indian
apolis for a year previous to coming
to Whiting. His desire throughout his
college career was to locate in Whit
ing upon completion. and this he did
at his first opportunity. He has made
many friends since his appearance in
our city and bids fair to become one
Of our leading physicians. Dr. and
Mrs. MaclSey, will reside temporarily
with the latter's parents, but expect
soon to go to housekeeping on CIeve-
lard avenue. The date of the wedding
was kept so secret that the >most in
innate friends of the couple did not
learn of it until the newlyweds had
gone. but are promising carefully laid
plans to be carried out upon their re-
turn.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-21
CLOSING EXERCISES At
ALL SAINTS SCHOOL
(Communfcated.)

The closing exercises of All Saints
school took. place Tuesday evening,
June 19. in the parish hall The
weather conditions were ideal. the
audience large and representative. the
number OFF graduates the greatest in
the history of the school and the ex-
ercises. both in matter and form, ex-
cellent The musical recitation by the
graduates of the academic course was
particularly praiseworthy. An age-old
poem was made young again and its
message sounded with clarion distinct
ness The harp accompaniment added
much to heighten the effect of the
splendid recitation.
The feature of the program was the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-21

Let your children join the Red
Cross.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-21
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS

You have swollen feet and hands.
sun, achy joints Sharp-shooting rlfeu-
matte pains torture you. You have
aching back. pain in the lower abdomen.
ulfhculty when urinating, Look out,
nese are danger singais. Trouble is
with your kidneys. Urlc acid poisoning.
IN one form or another. has set in. II
may lead to dropsy or fatal Bright's
disease If not checked
Get some GOLD MEDAL Harlem OIL
capsules Immediately. They are an old
preparation. used all over the world for
centuries. combining natural healing oil
and herbs, well-known to physicians
and used by thousands in their daily
practice. The Capsules are not an ey-
perlmental. make-shift patent medi-
cine, or salt" whose effect is only
temporary They are standard rem
cay, and act naturally. gently and
quickly But when you 90 TO the drug
ggIst. insist on getting the pure. original
l haarie m OF in Capsules. Be sure the
three sizes. and thus protect vourself
against counterfeits-Adv
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-21
THIS IS RED CROSS WEEK

work you are being asked to support
in a very small way. this week
They risked life and health; sacrific-
ed home and comfort gave help and
heart to the stricken. fighting in the
field of honor.
There are scores of women-men too
who are performing a mission equally
noble in Europe today. Many many
more are needed. and they will come
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-21
fsnec,al to THE TIMEs.)

INDIANAPOLIS. IND, June 21.-The
state Council of Defense. through its
publioity committee. today issued the
following:
Florence Nightingale is name rever-
ed everywhere. especially in England
Clara Barton is another that will live
as long as American history is written.
They both did. in large way. the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-21

ter of Judges and was well interp-
reted. The characters were all well
sustained The drill by a squad of SOL
diers. the singing by the chorus of
maidens, the orchestra and the cleo
trical effects were special features
which added greatly to the power of
the presentation. 1t IS the purpose of
The Entertainers TO put on these
Bible plays frequently for educational
purposes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-21
FINDS DRAFT
CARDS LOST

A. G. Perry, secretary to Mayor john
son. Gary. is wondering how so many
OF the 'eligibles" who have lost their
registration cards get by" without be-
ing picked up for not registering. He
has p cards. found and turned over to
the police, and is waiting for their own
ers to call. The list:
Raymond Golden, Henry Williams
Nicholas Homenko. Frank j. Hoisington,
. ames Neal. Andrew Steczak. Alex Maiaz.
Edmund Frank Markowski. Edward
Tucker. Andrew Adalgo. George Smith.
Steve Gebich, Michael Smetawka. Albert
Reid. William Migrants. Mike Rhodes.
Andrew Dodge, Frederick LaRose Swi-
CART. Fred Quackenbush. f. B. Holsel,
Wladyslaw Gogola, Tony Mazeaka-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-21
DEATH OF JOHN RYAN

John Ryan, 81 years old. died at the
home Of his daughter. Mr.. Margaret
De Lancey, East Gary, last night
Undertaken Finerty will ship the body
to Joliet where burial will be made Sat
urday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-21

Hammond Ball Park, Sat
urdav, June %, Hammond
VS.. Chicago Giants. Sunday,
June a, Hammond VS.. Muir
levS. 01O'
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-21
A CREDITABLE
PRODUCTION

The Bible drama 'Jephthah's Daugh-
ter" was produced by The Enter
tanners" at the Baptist church Tuesday
night in a yer ycreditable manner. The
play is founded on the eleventh chap