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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29
TIE OLD BOX SCORE


when YOU read the daily paper IN the
good old summer time,
And turn her over TO the sporting page,
You scan the players averages and fol
low every line.
That tells about the players then 1hs
rage.
But IN winter. when ths Hot Stove
League is ieated around the fire
And the gossip and the Sab IS dry as
dust
You turn back to the sporting page and
read IL through entire
And throw II on the floor in plumb dis
gust
For it's rogue ana skat and checkers
and a game OF basketball
And a story OF an indoor running meet
And there's curling. boxing, hockey;
some rassler won a fall
But the old box score is missing from
the sheet.
Have YOU exchanged that crimson red
neoktie your girl gave you for Xmas
yet2
Prepare your New Year resolutions
now.
Chinese rout Bolshevild." Wished
We had tho't and used tho local laundry
man for that purpose during the pig
skin season.
See that Gertis Hoffman drinks pint
Of champagne daily-yet she believes
in conservation, they say But IN
clothes only.
Uxtra-"Cubs fail. 20 offer lplayer
500. 600 today. Press agent sprains
wrist" Too bad he didn't break il.
We hope the Chi scribes get rid Of
that s250.o0o Weegham IS supposed to
have. soon.
What would be more interesting this
kind Of weather than to sec a flock Of
cross country runners sprinting through
town.
wonder how many strikeouts "Matty'
Mathewson can make on the bowlins
alleys.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29

Rabbit Maranville has been reported
practicing at football. If ne ever
tackles one of those former All-Ameri-
can warriors and said All-American
husky finds It out there may be trouble.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29

Jack Adams, the Phillies' young
catcher, led all other National league
backstops in fielding last season. The
ofacial averages recently announced
show that Adams misjudged but one
chance in I'll offered. With a bit
harder hitting Adams should soon be
one Of the best young backstops In
the game
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29

DETROIT. Deo 29.-Chsfng over
their defeat st the hands of the Camp
Custer officers team ar Battle Creek
Thursday evening. Pat Pages Uniyer-
sfty OF Chicago basketball tourists turn
I'd on the University Of Detroit quintet
here last night. trimming the local out
sc by e. to IS
In the closing stage OF the contest
the Detroit lads cast team play to the
winds and endeavored to make an in
divtdus1 fight Of II. Chics go met them
half way. and the free-for-aN style OF
play did not change the complexion Of
tho battle. Many Of the fouls charged
up against both teams came az this
period.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29

Zilky and Sousley. two fast former
So. Bend high school athletes are tc
return to school after the holidays. II
they enter the basketball play the gold
and blue squad may be feared.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29

Charley Ebbets. Brooklyn club presi-
dent. has left French Lick. where he
played golf daily. II is said he lost
some OF his weight at the outdoor
game. which leads us TO wonder how
much Of his purse he lost at the indoor
game
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29

Charley Weegham still insists this
Cubs will play baseball next year. re-
CARELESS of how hard the club IS hit by
the draft. This Will be quite an achieve
ment. inasmuch as the Cubs weren't
known to have played baseball last sea
son.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29
1T
CAMP UPTON

Following IS the thirteenth OF q series
dealing with athletic activities IN the
various United States Army canton
ments. The fourteenth Win appear in
an early number.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29

Ban johnson next VIII ask the gov
eminent 60 appoint those precious big
leaguers baseball instructors in army
camps. Anything TO get away from the
cannons boom.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29
Ball Players Wanted
For Grenade Throwing

CHICAGO. Dec. 30, 1s17.-For gren-
sde throwing on the rnenaced western
front IN France baseball players are
wanted by the Chicago Office OF the
'Eritish-Canadian recruiting station
Men OF British or Canadian citizenship
and mana gers are asked to help the
volunteering OF their men. who can
qualify.
Baseball players can do better at
grenade throwing than other men, Of
course" said a bulletin OF the recruit
Ing mission. They have the strength
Of arm necessary 70 throw far and &C
euretely- It Is far more important
70 have good mon throwing grenades
at the Huns than 20 build UP a winning
team for 1918. All recruiting depots
want the right men for Canadian In
fantry.
I'VE can taks ordinary laborsrs and
teach them IN ten DAYS TO put grenades
into a four-foot hole at thirty-nve
yards. but this is a day OF specializing"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29

East Chicago and these i've stars
should and no doubt will make those
Chicagoans hump TO keep even with
them, much less beat them.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29

1t is said that the indoor sports at
the Hoosier spa have the outdoor pas
times beaten several ways.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29

Rydzewski played three years at
Notrs Dame and II took that many sea-
sons for the sport scribes TO learn TO
spell and pronounce his name correctly.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29

Tigers 10 train at Waxachachie
Texss 5" My, but that's a terrible place
TO put a lot OF tigers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29

With chess becoming predominant in
colleges we fear high schools viii be
soon teaching tiddledy winks as an ele-
mentary study.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29

Now we know what has been the mat
ter with the Philadelphia Athletics.
They were hit by depth bomb.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29
DoIlss Hotel.

In the Lake County League the Eiks
Of Hammond had no trouble in defeat
ing the Fife team OF East Chicago at
McCool's alleys. The score:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29
Bank OF Whiting.

Team average, ia Is,
The East Chicago team beat the Bod
neys out of on the Edgar alleys as
follows:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29

Have you exchanged that crimson red
necktie your girl gave you for Xmas
veto
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29
Lasts All Winter.
No Binding Alcohol Fumes

Frost King Radiator Compound contains no alcohol
other volatile substances except water 1t does not
have any harmful action the eyes, make you groggy
like alcohol mixtures It's cost is many times less than
alcohol anti-freeze preparations
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29

Prepare your New Year resolutions
now.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29

Chinese rout Bolshevild." Wished
We had tho't and used the local laundry
man for that purpose during the pig
skin season.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29

We hope the Chi. scribes get rid OF
that $3.50. Geo Weegham is supposed to
have. soon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29

What would be more interesting this
kind of weather than to see a flock OF
cross country runners sprinting through
town?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29

See that Gertie Hoffman drinks pint
Of champagne daily-yet she believes
in conservation, they say. But 10
clothes only.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-29

Uxtra-"Cubs fail 70 offer player
100000 today. Press agent sprains
wrist" Too bad he didn't break il.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-07

ship board while in session in said township or pay penalty of 25 per cent of all taxes due. Non-residents are required to furnish the assessor with lists of property in each township giving the number of school district on before the first day listed for said township.
 Hatley's Store. Jackson Town ship, Friday. June s.
 BlakeIy' 3. Jackson Township, Saturday. June 9.
 Woodlawn. Leake Township, Monday, June II D. m.
 Glenville. Leake Township, Tuesday. June l2.
 Davidson. Taylor Township, Wednesday. June 13 a. m.
 Stockton. Taylor Township. Wednesday, June l3 p. n.
 Delta. Taylor Township. Thurs day, June II.
 Willisville. Taylor Township. Friday, June l5.
 Rosston. Caney Township, Sat urday June i6.
 Gale. Caney Township. Mon day. June IS.
 Morris. Georgia Township.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-07

Tuesday. June 19.
 Rocky Mound, Georgia Town ship, Wednesday. June 20.
 Laneburg. Albany Township, Thursday, June 21.
 Sutton. Albany Township, Fri day, June P Saturday, June g a. m.
 Nichols School House. Alaba- ma Township, Monday. June 25.
 Falcon. Alabama Township. Tuesday and Wednesday, June 26-27.
 FqlIer's School House. Parker Township. Thursday, June 28 q. n.
 Bodcaw. Parker Township, Thursday ?. m. and Friday June 2S-2e.
 Union Church. Parker Town ship, Saturday June 30 a. n.
 Emmet, Emmet Township. Monday and Tuesday a. m. July 2.3.
 Boughton. Bougnton Town ship. Thursday July ,. Friday July 6. a. m.
 Prescott. Missouri Township, July : to l2 inclusive.
 Henry Almand, Assessor.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-07

edge to use t where it will be of most value to the government. The commission will be grate- full for your cooperation. By direction of the commits sion.
 Very respectfully. Signed Jno. 4. McIlhenny,
 President. Write us today for further in formation about this opportunity which you cannot afford to miss. George 4. Mclean. President Draughon's Practical Business College Little Rock. Ark.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-07
TAX ASSESSORS NOTICE

l will meet the property own CTS of Nevada county al the times and places listed below for the purpose of allowing then to assess their property. both per sonal and real. Please bring your latest tax receipt. Under the new Township Assessment Law al property must be as E
 sessed in the township where 1t IS located and before the town
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-07
4 TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures r ney and bladder troubles, dlM| yes gravel, cures diabetes, sD| W and lame backs. rheumauS.| and irregularities of the kldns| and bladder in both men and s.| men. Regulates bladder trous.| in children. If not sold by Ns| druggist. will be sent by man receipt of $1.00. One small tie is two months treatnsn. . and seldom fails to gerfeet aeS N Send for swern testimonials
 E, W. Hall. 2626 0lye sus| St. Louis Mo, Sold by druggn
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-07
STATES GOVERNMENT IN
 URGENT NEED OF PHOTOGRAPHERS

Civil service commission an nounces examinations will be held n Little Rock and other prominent cities 8r the United states every Taesda2 1.1.l rHe need tn all departments lz sgp- ga.ed.
 Splendid opportunity for ann bilious young men and women to enter the seryic- of their coun- try.
 Below B q letter from Mir. John A. McI.hennz president of the [. ;. Civil Service Com mission. to which he asks us to gige as much publicity as possi- ole
 Is Mr. McIlhenny points out. there IS an urgent need at this time for stenographic heID in all departments Of the government, and 1t IS the duty Of all citizens, men or women. who have such q knowledge, to Use t where it will be of the most value to the government.
 In line with NJ. MeIIhenny' 5 letter. we will, until further no- tice, allow very liberal terms to those who are desirous of quail flying for stenographic positions under government service. It is our earnest desire 10 cooperate in every way possible and We have provided 2 special civil ser vice training at 10 additional cost to stenographie students
 Young men and women of Arkansas should not be back ward in taking advantage of this opportunity to serve the government in i way which IS vitally necessary. We will be glad to furnish full information regarding the scope and charac- ter of the examination. as well as our special terms.
 Mr. McIlhenny letter follows:
 (copy
 J. 5. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
 NASAIs6T0a. ]. :.
 April I9. 1917. Principal Draughon s Practical
 Business College. Little Rock.
 Ark.
 Sir:-The present emergency conditions are taxing the re- sources of this commission to furnish stenographers and type writers in sufficient number for the departments at Washington For the present, examinations for both men and women are be- ing held every Tuesday in 400 of the principal cities.
 Enclosed are two poster an- nouncement5 of stenographer and typewriter examinations. It is requested that they be dis played where they will come to .he notice of your students and other stenographers, that you personally make an announce ment in the class room of the need of the government. and that if possible you communi- cate the information to your graduates,
 The civil as we'll as the mill tary forces must be recruited to meet the unusual situation. Stenographers and typewriters in large numbers are needed. IL IS the patriotic duty of citi- yapa yU hO hayr0 rniS apociat krOUl
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-07
NOTICE 10 TEACHERS

l will hold the regular qIf| terly examination for teachsS| June T and p. 1 will also nas| an examination for state llesns| at the same time. (. NJ. Hirst
 County ExamIns|
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-07

Win cure your Rheufilau, Neuralgia, Headaches, ! e,sI X Colic. Sprains, Bruises. eqls l...s Burns, Old Sores, Stings oi ia Etc.cAntiseptic Anody1e, a'H sssaa.ly and externally. F
The Washington herald., 1917-12-19
GERMAN GUNS SEARCH
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

Except for this artillery lombard
ment the lull in the west continued.
Only slight progress was claimed
by the Berlin war office today in
reporting the Italian mountain battle,
The statement said parts Of an
italian position to the east. of Monte
Solarole had been reported.
Rome dispatches lay stress on the
aggressive spirit of the italian.
French and British troops. and state
the lines held firm everywhere.
The two Teuton foreign rninistsrs
Dr.. Richasd Won Kuehlmann, of Ger
mand. and Count Czernin, of Austria
Hungary, will arrive at German head
quarters in the Litoysk
tomorrow to take part in negotIa-
tons for q general European peace .
They have SO notified Foreign Min
ister Trotzky, Of Russia, according
to Petrograd dispatch. 1t IA ar
pected that Trotzky will join the
Teuton statesmen. He has sent a
note to the allied embassies IN pat
rograd inquiring through the enyovs
OF the allied powers whether the lat
Ter wish to Participate in the nego.
tiations. "ee'
The Washington herald., 1917-12-19
TRAFFIC HEAD
! NEEDED HERE,
SAY RETAILERS
Merchants Ask President to
. Appoint Director Of
Freight in D. c.

President wilson has been asked
TO appoint q freight and carriage di-
rector for the District Of coiumbis
with absolute power to enforce the
delivery of freight within 4s hours
after its arrival at any terminal in
the District. /
Action to this end was taken at a
meeting of the special committee OF
the Retail Merchants Association
on freight ana carriage yesterday.
Among those present at the meet,
ing were r. p. Andrews, chairman;
r. W. Boigiano, J. Phillip Hermann,
N. W. Everett, Samuel J. Prescott,
E. 8. Alvord and John L. Newbold.
The shortage Of labor in the Dis
trict of Columbia was pointed to as
one Of the principal causes OF the
present freight congestion at WASH
ington terminals, which condition
has been aggravated since the snow
fall. As few as 1tb out Of o total Of
approximately 1000 cars are moved
In one day.
Andrews Advises Change.
Chairman Andrews opened the
meeting. He stated that the mer-
chants, business men and residents
OF Washington are facing q condi-
tion and not q theory on the freight
situation at the present time, and
said that nothing short Of freight
and carriage director, appointed by
the President, who would have ab-
solute authority governing the dis
tribution Of freight of every de-
scription after it's arrival in WASH
inston, would meet the exigency.
F. w. Bolgiano. scotsman and fer
tilizer, declared he had barely enough
stock to last for two weeks and
II deliveries were not made prompt
ly It would be impossible for the
planters Of some Of the Southern
States to put their seed in the ground
by January /.
Samuel J. Prescott chairman of the
executive committee of the Board Of
Trade. and q prominent builder, de-
clared that he had sold his horses
and mules because he could not get
men to man the teams. In the mat
ter Of labor. Mr.. Prescott declared
that he had been Lying thirty-fve
cents an hour and could not procure
1t and was unable to get men to work
overtime or on Sundays at seventy
cents an hour.
John l. Newbold. president Of the
Merchants Transfer and Storage
Company. declared that from his
viewpoint the question was one en-
tirely of labor and could not be met
in any other way. E. S. Alvord,
president of Littlefield. Alvord and
Company. while suffering somewhat
from the labor conditions, declared
that his company is meeting all Of
its responsibilities.
From the railroads and other
sources complaints were received that
small consumers were not calling for
their goods promptly.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-19
BOY SCOUTS
GET WAR TIPS.
FROM ALLIES
French and British Embassy
Attaches Among Speakers
at Wilson Normal School.

First-hand information as to the
manner in which modern trench war;
fare Is carried on was given the Boy
Scouts Of Washington at the Wilson
Normal School last night by Capt. J.
Rouvier. Of the French Embassy, and
MAJ. w. Miller, of the British EN-
bassy. Capt. Rouvier figured In the
battle of the Marne. He told a thrilling
story Of that conflict.
Carl Vrooman. Assistant Secretary
Of Agriculture. made q brief address
and awarded prizes for corn growing
at Potomac Park, to the troops. Rear
Admiral Samuel MCGOWAN, U. 8. N,
spoke briefly.
II food will win the war, Washing
ton Boy Scouts have surely done their
bit The report showed that on the
eighty-five acres at Potomac Park
Boy Scouts Farm L423 bushels OF corn
were raised. bringing $3.50 to the
Boy Scout treasury.
Award OF Prizes.
Twenty-four troops received prizes,
ranging from 81 to $50. and four troops
which had made splendid records. re-
ceived letters Of communication.
The prizes awarded:
Troep 81, Edgar ReTelle. captain, so; Troop
i. Edward Lawton. captain. SO: Troop g. Ed
ward Jones. S4; Troop. D. Cabot CovilIe, Sle;
Troop J, Carl Bradln. ss Troop 2. Charles 2.
O'DOnnell. 81; Troop 50. Bahman Irani, 81;
Troop IS, Augustus Bodwell. So; Troop 70.
Raymond 7. Holden. -; Troop Is. Robert Bhtt,
g; Troop 50. Ralph frgood. ST. Troop IS. q.
Duyall. 81; Troop q. Walter Arison, 81; Troop
81. Morgan Walsh. 81; Troop q. Philip Dmon.
81; Troop 8. Donald Benson. 81: Troop 81.
HersWard Elliott 81: Troop q. Lewis White.
81: Troop "a William Lehmkull. s.; Troop q.
Maxwell Tracey; Troop II. John r. Cook 81;
Troop q. Richie TAYLOR. -: Troop ]. Hugh
Nicholson. 81; Troop 50. Julian Prescott s.;
honorable mention. Troops s.. "a. y and %
The meeting was attended by Boy
Scouts from all Washington troops
and a musical program was render
ed by the Boy Scout band.
At the conclusion Of the rally, an
appeal for scout masters to take the
places of those in war service was
made by A. C. Moses, president Of
the Washington Boy Scout Council,
who said the need for scout masters
was urgent. 1t was necessary. he
said, that a scout master be learned
in wood lore or botany. but that
any healthy man fit for moral leader
ship and who loved boys would be
rendering a great service by vol
unteering to take the place Of one of
those who have left to serve the
country.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-19
GOMPERS AIDS fight
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

~ CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
Instructed its legislative agents to at
tend the hearings.
The hearing before the subcommit-
tee, which is considering the postofice
appropriation bill yesterday brought
out the fact that many of the men In
the postal department are afraid to
testify at the hearings because they
win be intirnidated
=. J. Ryan, president of the Rail-
way Mail Clerks Associa ton, refused
70 give the committee the names of
the men who had been reduced IN
salary, unless the committee could
guarantee they would be protected
from discharge or demotion.
representative Mondell, of wyom-
ing, stated that he Is In favor Of A
SUBSTANTIAL Increase to all government
employees. especially to those whose
salary Is 1880 a year. although he
Thought that many above that grade
should also receive a worthwhile in
crease. He said that the rates of IN
crease provided in the KeatinR hin
which Is the union measure intro
duced at the request Of the National
Fedcration Of Federal EMPLOYEES
were about as near right as II win
be possible to make them at tbis
time. He thought this should be the
standard rate of increase for an rov-
ernment workers, postal employees
and the thousands Of Federal cier,<s
In Washington.
Representative z. z. Denison. of n
linois, impressed upon the commits
tee the fact that the postal service IN
particular and the government service
IN ether departments are sufreriny :
ae5erioration Of efficiency On ACCOUNT
q resisnationA
The Washington herald., 1917-12-19
JAIL WARDEN SPEAKS
FOR WOMAN SUFFRAGE
l. F. Zinkham Says Universal Bal.
lot Is Necessary.

L F. Zinkham. superintendent Of
the District jail. declared himself
in favor of woman suffrage. al
though opposed to picketing, at the
second monthly meeting Of the Christ
Church Community Forum, in the
Christ Church Parish Hail. 60 G
street southeast. last night
Mr. and Mrs. Zinkham were among
the audience that heard Miss Annie
Mullen. of New Haven. Conn., a
member Of the National woman's
party, and one OF the White House
pickets, discuss woman suffrage. In
the discussion that followed, both
expressed their approval Of national
woman suffrage.
Suffrage for women was neces-
sary. Miss Mullen declared, in order
to form a complete government.
Mrs. H. Burch, another Of the
The Washington herald., 1917-12-19
Copied His Monument
So Widow Brings Suit

New York. Dec. is.--If Mrs. wiil-
lam Henry young wins q copy
right ipfringement suit which she
has begun In the Federal District
Court the statue now standing at
the, head OF the grave Of samuel
Long In Woodlawn Cemetery will
be destroyed and Mrs. Long will
have to pay Mrs. Young whatever
damages the court deems sufficient
70 meet the injury done by the al
legged infringement.
The suit Is based, on an alleged
copy OF monument made espe-
cially for the grave OF Mr.. Young.
1t is the first time, according to
Charles c. Nadel, Mrs. Young's
attorney, that such an action has
been brought.
Mrs. Young alleges that the statue
marking Mr.. Longs grave 10 the
same as that for which she holds
the copyright. save for a few
changes, done. she alleges, for the
purpose of concealing the infringe
ment. but not sufficiently marked
to destroy the similarity.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-19
D. c. jews WILL GO
, BACK To PALESTINE
$50 Washingtonians Sign Gard. at
: Rally Here.

In signing resolution calling for the
mobilization of Jewish workingmen to
assist in the rehabilitation of Pales-
tine, more than $50 Washington Jews,
vat a meeting of the Washington
branch Of the Poale Zion, last night,
lin the Pythian Temple, pledged them
selves to return to the Holy Land and
help in the rebuilding Of their nation.
Five hundred were present at the
meeting
Z DR.. c. H. Zhilowsky, one Of the
leaders in the recent Socialist move
Tnent in Russia, and advisor to Keren-
sky, explained to the audience the
aims Of the British government in de-
telaring Palestine free from the rule
of the Turks.
=! Ben wi, a Palestinian. who was
driven out Of that country by the
Turks at the outbreak Of the war,
discussed the work of rehabilitation
necessary in the Holy Land. B. Zuck-
eFman. OF New York, general manager
of the Jewish Peoples Relief Of
America, also spoke.
A resolution was adopted express
ing the qualification Of Zionists at the
action Of England in restoring Pales-
Iine