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Evening star., 1917-01-26
Washington and the Clerks Pay.

speaker IN the House OF Representa-
tives denounces the movement to Sc
cure better pay for the government
clerks as launched in the interest of the
merchants and landlords of the capital.
He styles the recently forpsd organiza-
tion OF the clerks ''taxeaters' union"
He presents no argument against the
proposed advance III clerks pay other
than that the clerks, themselves ask, it
and that their claims are indorsed by
the people of Washington who are not
in the service, but who, he AYERS, will
get the benefit of the increase in addi-
tional profits.
The claim for better pay for the gov
ernment clerks is based upon something
far more substantial than the interest
of the non-clerical population Of Wash
ington, which may or may not be selfish.
1t is founded upon absolute justice. No
slurs upon the clerks or upon the mer-
chants and landlords of the District can
obscure the fact that the present pay
scale of the government is inadequate
and obsolete. No sneers at the clerks
as "taxeaters" can negative the fact that
their necessities have increased faster
than their incomes, that relatively they
are worse off today than they were twen-
ty-6ve years ago. They alone of the
country's workers have stood still as to
actual pay, while in common with all
others they have been faced with con-
stantly advancing prices for foods, cloth
ing and other needs.
Naturally if the clerks get more money
they will spend more. They must spend
more, to live properly. They are asking
for more pay, through their union-ask-
ing respectfully and not in BULLDOG
ing, blackmailing spirit, as their pres
ent critic avers-because they need
more money to spend on their actual ne
eessities. And it follows that If they
spend more the merchants Of the city
will get more. Is that a reason why this
act of justice is to be denied, or granted
grudginglyi If the clerks we're asking
for more money because they plan to
save all the increase, spending none of
it, they would be properly criticised.
The increase might logically be denied
as unnecessary.
Possibly it is beyond the ken Of some
in Congress that citizens may be con-
eerned for the welfare of the clerks ON
grounds higher than the expectation of
greater profits. There is such thing
as civic spirit, even here. The business
men of Washington are interested in
the condition of the government work
ers because those workers form the
greater body of the community. The in
terests of the department force and
business Washington are too closely in
terwoven to permit any separation. For
tunately the House is definitely ON rec
ord for the clerks increase and such
speeches as that slurring the clerks as
taxeaters and the business community
Of Washington as leechlike in its inter
est in this matter will not affect 1t in
its judgment.
Evening star., 1917-01-26
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHHAyDER JOHNSON.
AIlurements of Imagination.

Poetry and elequence are not appre-
ciated in this country"
"You are mistaken. Without them it
would have been impossible for a large
number of expert statesmen to sell me
things"
Evening star., 1917-01-26
When Diplomatists Meet.

THAT eminent diplomat seemed to be-
lieve all you said
"He can't fool me. He was merely
trying to make me believe that he be-
lieved it,
Evening star., 1917-01-26
A Warming.

Oh. Mistoh Congressman. whut you
gineter say!
De year it keeps a-movin' towards inaug-
uration day.
De clock. it keeps a-elickin'.
While you's choosin' an you's pickin'
De speech dat you'll be maxim fore de
chance done slip away.
Oh, Mistoh Congressman. whut you CINE
ter do?
Dey ak lot O questions an dey puts
'em up to you.
But de sunbeams is a-playin'
Where de breezcs is a-strayin',
An de springtime will arrive bcfo' dc
speechifyin's due. Il
Evening star., 1917-01-26

The pens that signed the Adamson
law may prove but trifling souvenirs as
compared with the typewriter which
turns out presidential communications
to the foreign powers.
Evening star., 1917-01-26
A Neutrality.

How are you going to reconcile your
present statements with some you made
in the past.'
"Tm not going to try" replied Sena-
tor Sorghum. "Im going to be perfectly
fair and let the people who hold either
opinion fight it out among themselves
Evening star., 1917-01-26

Times have changed since the world
was accustomed to regard a diplomats
social engagements as the important ele-
ment Of his duties
Evening star., 1917-01-26

Declarations that this country is with
out friend" among the nations of the
earth does not prevent the q. S. A. from
securing an attentive and respectful in
ternational audience.
Evening star., 1917-01-26

Numerous editors, both foreign and
domestic. find it necessary to study with
deliberation the meanings that may be
read into the Presidents note. There is
little danger of hasty action if the vari-
Gus governments wait till the opinions
of vo1 populi are all in hand.
Evening star., 1917-01-26
In Days of War.

Well join an uplift movement.
This world with woes diverse
Must soon show some improvement.
For it couldn't be much worse.
Evening star., 1917-01-26

As an Office in the Capitol was pro-
vided for the President of the United
States there is perhaps no reason why
he should not have Office hours there.
Evening star., 1917-01-26
Explaining a Fascination.

Father" said the small boy. "what is
an epigram!"
"An epigram. my SON is phrase that
great many people remember easily,
because it does not mean anything in
particular and therefore does not bur-
den the mind"
Evening star., 1917-01-26

1t is suggested that the cost of living
may soon be reduced. The insufficiently
compensated government clerks should
not be compelled to rest their hopes on
an economic miracle.
Evening star., 1917-01-26

II Col. Bryan could have foreseen the
efforts the administration is making for
peace he might have been tempted to
remain in the cabinet.
Evening star., 1917-01-26

No hope is entertained of being able
to hear all the speeches that will be in
readiness for delivery long before the
Evening star., 1917-01-26

International craftsmanship has had
its attention called to the Monroe doe
trine as one of the good things that
ought to be passed along.
Evening star., 1917-01-26

While New York stock brokers are
looking up information as to transac-
tions involving leakage, the interest of
the public is turning to new and greater
sensations.
Evening star., 1917-01-26

Nations which insist that the enemy is,
for all practical purposes, defeated call
attention to the possibility of victory
without peace.
Evening star., 1917-01-26

Peace without victory" will possibly
be regarded by nations of military in
eiination as something akin to watehful
waiting.
Evening star., 1917-01-26

The present Congress may find itself
going into retirement just when its
work was becoming most interesting.
Evening star., 1917-01-26

Russia's concern about the use of the
seas is so great that she is now building
submarines.
Evening star., 1917-01-26

And Theodore Roosevelt used to be
regarded as something of precedent
shatterer.
Evening star., 1917-01-26
SKIRTS AT S5.98

These are made of navy blue or black
serge, poplin or taffeta silk: tailored and
fared styles that are very popular just now
tor SPRING Regular and extra sizes up to So
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20
ANTI-vICE MEETING
At GARY SUNDAY
Chicago Man to Lecture at
Gary Theatre in
Afternoon.

Gary's first anti-vice rally viii BE-
held at 8 o'clock Sunday afternoon at
the Gary theatre under the auspices of
the Civic Service commission and the
Ministerial alliance. Samuel =. Thrash
er. Chicago vice tighter. Will speak at
the meeting which will be public.
The following circular regarding the
meeting was issued yesterday By II. q.
Hay. ir.:
THE Civic Service Commission ana
the Ministerial Alliance of Gary have
been successful in securing the presence
at the Gary Theater. Sunday afternoon
at o'clock Of Mr.. Samuel F. Thrasher.
superintendent Of the committee of nf-
teen" Of Chicago, who viii address the
citizens OF Gary upon the subject OF
Vice Conditions in Chicago and Their
Remedy
Mr.. Thrasher has been actively in
charge of the work of the Committee of
Fifteen in Chicago for more than three
years and prior to that time was secre-
tary in charge Of the work Of the Law
Enforcement League Of Connecticut
The Committee of Fifteen has been
most successful in remedying vice in
Chicago. largely through the efforts and
experience of Mr.. Thrasher and we have
felt that Mr.. Thrasher's message to the
citizens of Gary Will be Of vital interest
to them.
TT is earnestly desired that large
gathering of the men and wmen of Gary
be had at this meeting. to which adj
mission Will be free. and you have been
selected as one of a committee. whose
influence and efforts Will contribute
greatly to the success of the occasion.
We desire the committee to act as spon-
sor of the meeting and are notifying you
accordingly and urgently request you at
the same time 10 do your utmost to
bring with you to the meeting as many
of your friends as you can personally
reach between now and Sunday. We
feel it is the duty of every citizen Of
Gary to show his interest in this meet
ing and to cooperate in the effort be
ing made to solve one Of the most diff
cult problems confronting this city
Yours very truly,
II. G. HAY, Jr.,
Chairman
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20
ROBERTSDALE

Little Susie and Clara Radloff are
both quite Ill at the home of their
parents in Myrtle avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gerke are en-
tertaining Mrs. D. Pinkerton of Wana-
tab. Ind. for a few days.
Misses Adeline Leverenz and Ruth
Jewett attended the Orpheum theatre
in Hammond Thursday evening.
F. Richard schaaf returned yester-
day from Indianapolis where he spent
! the weekend on business.
Mrs. c, Buell. and daughter Helen.
and Mrs. H. Eggers and daughter Ce-
celia attended the Allied bazaar in
Chicago. Thursday evening.
Mrs. VIM. Market of Sandwich, Ill.
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mccoy OF
Indiana boulevard.
Mrs wimmial Kelley of Chicago.
was the guest of Robertsdale friends,
Friday.
Mrs. Herman Theissen attended the
Cut Glass Card club in South Chicago
Thursday afternoon.
William Wiggers Of Myrtle avenue
had the misfortune to have his foot
badly burned while at work at the
Malable Iron works in Hammond, the
early part OF the week
DR. and Mrs. Herthel OF Atchison
avenue. are entertaining Mrs. Schultz
and daughter of Milwaukee, wis
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Jewett of Ham
mond visited at the Jewett home IN
Indiana boulevard. Wednesday evening
Mesdames Harry Golding. John
Brown. George Girard and F. Long
saw Annette Kellerman in "A Daugh-
ter of the Gods" at the studebaker
theatre Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. II c. Melvin Of Atchi-
son avenue, spent Friday visiting in
Chicago.
Mrs Henry Wis of Myrtle avenue.
visited her father. Ira Moore, in Chi
cago Yesterday Mr. Moore is quite
sick and is under the doctors care in
Chicago
Miss Rose Smith Of Chicago. spent
Thursday here visiting her mother.
Mrs Joe Smith of Indiana boulevard
Alex Meyers of Indiana boulevard.
who had his eye badly cut by a piece
OF steel. is getting along nicely.
Services al the Evangelical church
for tomorrow are as follows: sunday
school at 10 a. m; preaching. II a. m
Subject: "Our Religious Duty" In the
evening at 1880 there VIII be a big
union meeting at which the Metho-
dist congregational and Christian
churches of Whiting viii attend, Rev.
oborn will preach on the subject:
"Doing Big Thing" All are welcome
to these services.
Mrs John visconti OF Roberts ave
nue.. entertained a number Of relatives
and friends Thursday afternoon at
luncheon in honor Of her birthday ans
In iversary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20
DELUXE SUNDAY

What is believed by Ince players to
have been the most pathetic scene ever
staged within the mammoth new plant
at Culver City was made recently for
the production of The Sin We Do" the
Triangle Kay Bee play by John Lynch.
i'm Which Thomas H Ince presents
Frank keenan, a star It was one of
the big courtroom scenes, in which
keenan, and Barrett Steele. a noted
criminal lawyer, pleads for the life of
his murderess daughter. a mere slip of
a girl. who has slain man in defense
or her honor.
A crowd OF several hundred persons
was employed in the massive setting.
and at word from Director Walter
Edwards all eyes were rivited upon
keenan, and the girl played by Mar
gerry Wilson. Then keenan, began a
brilliant summing up of the case" As
he swayed the jurors" with his elo-
quence. tears welled up in their eyes
and the feeling of sorrow and sympathy
slowly spread to the spectators. Pres
entity Miss Wilson herself broke into
sobs and gave vent to what appeared
to be genuine grief. And. to cap the
Climax Directors Edwards. it is as
serted. allowed a briny tear or two TO
escape from his eyes and course down
his cheeks
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20
HOBART


January 10.
The Milk Shippers association viii
meet Saturday morning at O'Clock at
the American Trust & Savings bank
here They will elect officers. and i'm
portant business matters Will be at
tended to. All milk producers are
urged TO be present.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom McAllister are sick
with the grip.
squire Matthews. who has been sick
for some time. is reported to be i'm
proving.
The First state bank has received
small consignment Of new 1917 quart
ers.
Otto sizelove. who has been on the
border at Llano Grande. Texas with
Company F. l. y. c.. is back in Hobart
on a twenty days furlough. He Will
be back on the border Feb. l.
John Can who has been sick for
some time is in serious condition.
His son. William. or Cherokee. Okla.
arrived here TO visit him.
a c. Thompson is still in a serious
condition.
IL NJ Smith received news yesterday
Of the death Of his aunt at Livingstone,
WIS.
Joe De0keF OF Valparaiso, Nlslteu IN
Hobart yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Kostbade attended
the funeral OF Fred Goekeman in Chi
cago. Thursday The deceased was
brother-in-law of Mrs. Kostbade.
The condition Of c. o. Johnston who
sustained a stroke of paralysis over
a year ago is critical and he has been
unconscious since last Sunday His
wife is also seriously III with pneu-
monia-
Mrs. Thomas Roper left Thursday
for Plymouth to visit her son-in-law
who is sick.
Mr.. and Mrs Harlan T. stratton are
the proud parents of nine pound boy.
born Friday morning.
Christ Heck has rented his farm
south Of town to Chas- Easel who vii
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20
MANLOVE
IN RACE FOR
TREASURER

City Comptroller George H. MaRlove's
announcement for the republican nomi-
nation for city treasurer of Gary APP
pee todays TIMES. Mr. Manlove
vii work for the office on a promise
Of efficiency and giving personal atten-
ton to it.
M Manlove needs no introduction to
the people of Gary. 4 resident OF the
town almost since its founding he has
been one Of the republican leaders. For
several years he served as city chair
man. In 1914 he became city comptroll-
ar. Mr.. Manlove is president Of the
Ajax Construction company and is the
owner of considerable Gary property.
He maintains law Offices in the Rey-
nolds building, $50 Broadway.
The comptroller was urged by hun
dreds of friends to make the mayoralty
race. but he decided to seek the treas
urership.
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take possession March J.
0. H Wolfe was a Chicago visitor
Friday.
J. b. Johnston and wife spent Fri
day at Valparaiso
The Ideal Book club was entertained
by Mrs. William krausse, Saturday.
F. II. Werner transacted business in
Chicago yesterday.
The North American union card party
and supper held here Thursday even
ing was very enjoyable affair The
prize winners at cards were: Gents;
NJ. Fleck and A c. knight; ladies': Mrs.
p. Belkow and Miss Klausen-
Mrs F. Sohn visited with relatives
al Indiana Harbor. Friday
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Kucaba. Friday morning.
Mrs George Lepel visited with her
daughter aa Gary, Friday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20
WILL LECTURE
AT ASSEMBLY HALL

Judge Alfred K. Nippert Of Cincin-
natl who is to deliver on Illustrated
war lecture at Assembly hall Sunday
evening. will be the guest of a num-
Der OF prominent men It a dinner at
the Country club tomorrow evening.
Judge Nippert will speak from per-
sonal observation on all the German
fronts. particularly about the cossack
devastation in East Prussia. He has
some excellent moving pictures, among
these. some of the kaiser and Won Hin
denburg whom he interviewed person
ally. on his recent trip.
Judge Nippert has lectured in all the
large cities Of this country and his
portrayal of conditions is everywhere
said to have been splendid Admission
IS only % cents. the proceeds going to
the Red Cross fund for the East Prus-
sian relief work.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20
~ Untted Press.l

NEW YORK. Jan. 20.-The New York
Evening financial review today says.
Save for few strong speciaIties like
Montana Power, Columbia Can etc. to-
days short session of the stock market
was listless to a degree and devoid OF
interest
United States Steel rose and dipped
in narrow limits Bethlehem steel made
an early gain Of ten points. but later
sold down five points or more, below
Friday The shipping and motor shares
We're in fair demasi at substantial ad-
vances.
Numerous specialties such as Ohio
Cities gas. Homestake Mining. Sears
Roebuck, Diamond Match. Cuban Ameri-
can Sugar, and others were in fair de-
mand at advancing prices.
Bonds were firm and relatively ac-
tive
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20
GRIFFITH

Alvin Lightfoot is reported quite
sick
Mesdames NJ. Eastwood, Steele and
Miss Mabel Harb were Hammond Wis
tory yesterday.
Harold shafer and Robert McClain
have moved back to ora. Ind. and
Blaine Hutchins will move into the
house vacated by Mr.. Shaner.
Mrs. John Hull and children have
gone to Gallon. Ohio. called there on
account Of the death of Mrs. Hulrs
mother
Miss Clara Rickert returned to her
home near Chicago Heights yesterday.
after spending several days at the
home Of her sister, Mrs John Redar.
Mrs. Tony Smith and little daughter
Annabel and Mrs. J c. Hoffman. all
OF Turkey Creek. visited Mrs C. /.
Boesen yesterday
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20
THE MARKETS
(Ry United Prsaa.A

CHICAGO. Jan 20-Trade in wheat
was much broader today than the day
before but the opening Dgas lower.
Weather reports from Australia saying
that damage to wheat there had been
greatly exaggerated and reported IT,
creased activity of submarine encourar-
ed selling
Corn opened easier. There was a gen
eral selling at the start. Fair demand
developed or the break. but declines
continued.
oats ruled lower on the weakness 81
other grains. Trade was small.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20
POLICE
IN CLEAN UP
NIGHT RAIDS

Detectives Linn and Bucklin of the
Gary police last night made several ar
rests. bringing in prisoners charged with
gambling and being inmates Of house
Of Ill fame.
At 1928 Adams street three men were
arrested for gambling and at 1901 JEFF
fereson street a man and two women
were nabbed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20
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Gets 81, 900 Judgment.

In a six-day legal battle before
Judge Greenwald ana jury in the
superior court at Crown Point this
week. Mrs. Anna Weber. represented
by Attorney W. J. McAleer came out
$1,000 winner against the Green Line
Mrs Weber alleged injuries as a re-
suit Of a street car accident.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20
TILT BOX-LTD

Reopening of boxing in West Ham
mond is slated for Jan. 81 at the new
hall on the south side with Joe Bishop
matched for ten rounds with some
good 133-pounder: Ed Austgen OF chi
cavo vs.. O'Keefe + Irondale at 145 for
eight rounds. and Battling Barney and
Bull Hennessey.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20
CHICAGO PRODUCE.

Butter - Creamery extras. 36lsc;
creamery hrsts. SAC s5c; hrsts 32ls q
sac. seconds. ace
Eggs-ordinaries, $50 35c; nrsts. Sc
q SIC.
Live Poultry-Fowls, 1sc; ducks. II
@t7c. geese. 1Sa16e: springs. 17lAei
turkeys, 22c
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20
MAY CHOKE TO DEATH

John Keilman. aged &C. of Dyer. was
rushed to st. Margarets hospital this
afternoon in dying condition. Some
thing was lodged in Keilman's throat
and he was choking to death. DR.. 0.
3D. Lloyd operated at once. opening the
ind-pipe and prolonging the mans
life. There is a FEASIBILITY that his
life may be saved. although the con
dition is very serious. Keilman was
employed at chemical works.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20
At the Movies
AT THE PASTIME

Clara Kimban Young is given an
unusual opportunity for dramatic eN-
preston ian the scenes Of The Rise Of
susan" at the Pastime tomorrow when
mad girl is one Of the characters
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20
PIONEED DEAD

Mrs. Emily Hull. one of Gary's pi :
oneers, died at her home. zoos West
Sixth avenue, yesterday after a linger-
ing Illness. Mrs. Hull was born in
England in the year 1850. and came to
Gary when it was first founded She
leaves two daughters and three sons to
mourn her. Funeral services viii be
held Sunday. probably. with Williams
& Marshall in charge. with burial at
"a ~ IA lybfI1 ceroatarv
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20
DEATH OF BABY

George konsarick, five months old son
of r and Mrs Mike Konsarick, died at
Mercy hospital, Gary. yesterday. Flu
neral services will be held from VIII
liams' and MarshalIs chapel Sunday.
Burial Will be made at Calvary ceme-
tory. East Cary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20
Funeral Announcement.

The funeral of Mrs. F. c. Dietrich is
to be held tomorrow afternoon at the
late residence at 1880 to the Friedens'
church. at o'clock with the Rev. p
We'll officiating.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20

beeves. S7.6O9 l1.75; cows-heifers. $40
1910; Observation-Disclosures. $3.50
texans. $3.50 1890: Gamers, S3.75 al
500; calves. $10.0o@14.75l western
steers. S7.2O@1O.O0
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20
IN POLITICS
CITY TREASURER.

To the Voters Of Gary:
I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office OF Treasurer Of the
city Of Gary, subject to the decision Of
The republican primaries 10 be held
March the 9th, 1917. and 1 pledge my
self IL nominated ana elected to give
the CRY of Gary an efficient administra-
ton, SO far as the affairs of the afore-
said office are concerned.
HOY D. DAVIS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20
CHICAGO 1rcvE STOCK.

Hogs - Receipts. 21,000: market.
weak to S lower; mixed. S10.65 Ills;
good. s10.S061105; rough s10.759
1875: light. s10.5Oq11.O5; pigs. $3.50
1915.
Cattle-Receipts. 500: market steady;
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20

ARE you WAITING FOR
CHANCE" TO PUSH THAT BUSINESS
VENTURE OR PLAN-OR TO FIND
BACKING FOR THAT IDEA OR IN
ENTfoN NE YOURa7
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20

Last spring Mary Smith, Chicago
typist, was promised a $4,000 leg
acy by an Illinois farmer and his
wife if she would live with them as
their daughter as long as they lived.
Under the agreement she was not
permitted to marry. She got a good
deal Of publicity when she went to the
farm to live and the accompanying
photograph showing her enjoying
farm life was published 1t was
seen by ]. d. Whipple, wealthy horse
lover and inventor of a humane
horse collar" whose home is in Lon
don. Ontario. He wrote TO the girl,
offering her his heart and hand Last
November she left the Illinois farm
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-20

CLOSE CHICAGO GRAIN FUTURES.
Wheat-May. S1S6ss; July s1.57ss
Sept. S134s.
Corn-May. s1.OO1a; July. e9c.
Oats-May. 5Shc July, $3.50.