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The Washington times., 1917-12-06
RAIN OR SNOW BY
TONIGHT, IS FORECAST

Washington will have rain or
snow by tonight according to the
weather man
A disturbance in atmospheric con-
ditions in the South is moving North
and by afternoon or evening will
reach the Capital City.
The storm will not be general nor
very severe, says the forecaster. The
temperature now is only a few de-
grees above freezing, ahd II II drops
Just little the precipitation will take
the form of snow.
The Washington times., 1917-12-06
MAI. Gen. O'RYAN BACK
AT CAMP WADSWORTH

sPARTANBURG. s. C., Dec. g.
Mai. Gen. John F. Organ has return
ed to Camp wadsworth and resumed
command of the Twenty-seventh di-
vision OF the United States army.
About the middle OF September,
General Organ was ordered to
France for q tour of observation, and
he visited all sections of the battle
fronts.
The Washington times., 1917-12-06
Not q German Spy.

ger of the Commercial department"
Of the Burns Detective Agency.
Not a German Spy.
Means declared the Hamburg
American Line had retained Burns.
Here the jury was ordered out At
torney Cansler, for the defense, ex-
planned that he expected to show
the efdendant was not "a German
spy"
In the absence Of the jury Means
said Burns was working for the
neutrality-suspicious. Line, in learning
II English men-of-war or cruisers
were being provisioned from the
United States. This Investigation also
delved into the building OF subma-
rines in the United States for Eng
land. The court ruled out part OF
this testimony.
"I never knew Of any plot on the
part OF any German officials, but
discogered q plot by German sympa-
thizers," Means declared. II informed
the German government I would re-
port anything they planned against
the United States to Washington.
made out q report IN, order that Mr..
Burns might submit 1t to the Presi-
dent"
Inc deIenoAuL READ the report,
which told of meetings General
Huerts, ex-President OF Mexico, at
tended in Barcelona, Spain, and
agreed with German interests to To-
ment war between the United States
and Mexico, to take up the war sup
plies Of The United States. They pro
posed a "junta" to consolidate the
Mexican factions for this purpose.
ur11fh.s-S.. n1,s u.ss-z
As the report proceeded it showed
that Means predicted a filibustering
expedition from the United States.
The prediction was never verified
Named as involved in the plot were
Gustavo Sales, who frequently saw
Chandler Brothers, brokers, "a Pine
street, New York. Abraham Raner
and his brother were named as hold
ing 400 machine guns in New York
city to be used in the war on the
United StateE.
AS the defendant read his report OF
March 5. 1915, 1t became more and
more apparent that it was merely q
'.detective's report" Means believed
this report was submitted to Joseph
p. Tumulty5 secretary to President
Wilson
Inc QGlGnQduL ueCldEeu ne IOlu
Captain Boyd he had given this in
formation to the United States and
consequently he was discharged. He
then read a letter in which he de-
clared his readiness to offer his ser
vices to the United States Govern
ment He told OF decision TO tell his
story to "Josephus Daniels, because
know him."
He said he laid before Secretary
Daniels reports OF what the Germans
were doing in this country and of
methods Of Germans IN bringing about
explosions in American munitions
plants.
He said he told Secretary Daniels
how German plotters were placed in
the du Poht powder and Bethlehem
steel plants. Clergymen near these
plants were the great plotters, the
defendants declared.
The defendant, declared he had no
connections with the German gov
ernment since the declaration Of war
on Germany by the United States.
Means then spent considerable time
denying testimony given by States
witnesses.
The Washington times., 1917-12-06
MEANS ON STAND;
SMILES TELLING
OF MONEY DEALS
CONTINUED from First PaEs.l

submitting ian idea" to W. J. Burns.
and subsequent appointment as mana
ger of the Commercial department"
Of the Burns Detective Agency.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18
MERRILLVILLE

Mr. and Mrs. c. NJ. Williams arrived
here Monday evening from White Water.
Wis. to attend the W. J. Sader funeral
II. Knehl Myrel Pierce, S. B. Woods,
made trip to Gary Monday evening in
the interest of the Merrinville library.
The MerrillvilIe Study club will meet
with the president Mrs. Carrie Doug
lass, this week
Willis J. Sader was born in Bucyrus,
Crawford county, Ohio, Sept. Is, 1875
and died Oct IS. 1917 at San Antoine
hospital in Gary. age - years 20 days.
He spent all his life in the state Of
Ohio except the last leven years which
he spent in Gary and MerrillviIe, fol
lowing his trade, as A carpenter He
was married June II, 1913 to Erma Mae
SaNton of Merrillville. To this union has
been born two children, Mabel and Cliff
ford. and by 6. former marriage, one son.
Earl. who is now serving in the IT. s.
army. There is left to mourn his de-
parture his wife, two children, an aged
father, one brother. three sisters and a
host of relatives and friends.
a number Of people from surrounding
towns. Crown Point, Tolleston and Ham
mond. attended the funeral Of Mr.. sader
Mrs. Margaret Woods attended the
Study club in Crown Point yesterday.
Alva Saxton was in a very serious con-
dition Tuesday but is somewhat i'm
proved at this writing.
Red Cross netting at Merrillville hall
every Friday afternoon. Come out and
do your bit
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Bodine OF Indiana
boulevard attended the exhibition drill
given by the army and navy men at
Grant Park. Tuesday afternoon.
A. NJ Martz and son Milton returned
home from Ladoga. Ind, after a few
days visit with relatives.
Mrs. Foster and daughter of East Chi
cago, spent Monday here visiting at the
Rose home in Amy avnue.
Mrs. George Slack and Mrs. John Wis.,
cont were Hammond visitors yesterday.
Miss Bessie vanderhoef OF Lincoln
avenue. has accepted a position with the
Reid Murdoch Co. of Hammond.
Jake Wickhorst and family have NOV
ed from the Schaaf house to the ISohr
cottage in Indiana boulevard.
Mr. and Mrs. c. Market of Myrtle ave
nue.. entertained friends from Chicago
over Sunday.
a. J. Dresser Of Roberts avenue, was
Hammond business visitor. Tuesday.
Mrs. c. G. Buell.. Mrs. James Hays
and Mrs. Arthur Stress attended the
Jast Chiefs meeting at the home Of Mrs.
Hart of Indiana Harbor. Tuesday after
noon.
Mrs Mostil and daughter. Mrs. c. Sci
gel. were Chicago visitors yesterday.
Mrs. Jacob Ease OF Roberts avenue.
was the guest of Mrs. Phelps of Chicago.
Tuesday
Miss Helen Mclean Of Roberts ave-
nue.. spent Tuesday in Chicago visiting
relatives.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18
A DAGGER
IN THE BACK

That's the woman's dread when she
gets UP in the morning TO start the day s
work. oh, how my back aches. GOLD
MEDAL Harlem Oil Capsules taken
today ease the backache Of tomorrow
taken every day ends the backache for
all time. Don't delay. What the use
of suffering? Begin taking GOLD
MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules today ana
be relieved tomorrow. Take three or
four every day and be FIRE from wrench
ing. distressing back pain. But be sure
to get GOLD MEDAL. Since 1896 GOLD
MEDIA Harlem Oil has been the Ma
tional Remedy OF Holland. the Govern
ment of the Netherlands having grated
a special charter authorizing it's prepar-
alton and sale. The housewife of Hol-
land would almost as soon be without
bread as she would without her Real
Dutch Drops. as she quantity calls
GO0LD MEDAL HARLEM oil Capsules.
This is the one reason why you will
find the women and children of Holland
so sturdy and robust.
GOLD MEDAL are the pure original
Harlem Oil Capsules imported direct
from the laboratories in Harlem. Hol-
land Be sure to get GOLD MEDAL.
Look for the name on every box Sold
by reliable druggists in sealed packages.
three sizes. Money refunded If they do
not help you. Accept only the GOLD
MEDAL. ALI others are limitations
Adv
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18
How I Am Doing
My Bit to Help
Win the War
BY J. p. CAREY
Supt. Kansas City Division, Union
Pacific Ry.
written for the United Press.)

KANSAS CITY. Oct. 17.!"What am
doing 10 help win the war? 1 have been
giving special attention TO the matter
of heavier loading of freight cars and
the prompt movement of all classes of
freight equipment. 1t has been nay spe-
cial care to look after the prompt hand
ling of all government freight. troop
trains. etc, Camp Funston. Kansas. is
located en- the. Kansas Division Of the
Union Pacific railroad and it has put
added zest into my work to realize that
when my division makes the best re-
cord in the matter OF railroad efficiency
1t is given at the same time the best
possible patriotic service.
approximately $4,000 men are to be
trained at Camp Funston and the Union
Pacific railroad has handled all the
freight necessary to bring the con-
struetion material and supplies to this
big cantonnent We have had to build
a second track for distance of 20 miles
in order to properly handle this traffic.
and additional tracks, station facilities.
subway structures, etc, have had to
be built.
For the past three months we have
had to handle twice daily, between three
and four thousand workmen employed
on the cantonment getting them to
work promptly in the morning and at
home in the evening. In order to do
this we often found it necessary to
build new tracks. change schedules. and
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18
Whiting
And Its
People

Buy . 5000 LibSrTy BOND Bank OF
Whiting, open a. IA. TO 2. b-2l
Princess theatre. Saturday and Sun
day Matinee at p. m. Professor H.
Almond presents the greatest modern
military mechanical production. The
Destruction of Rheims Not a moving
picture. 10-1s-2
FOR sALE-Household goods. Inquire
81 Central ave. Whiting. 10-1S-1
Princess theatre tonight. the popular
star. Gail Kane. in The Serpent's
Tooth" Also Blake Diamond comedy.
1851
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack PIatz and Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin Gehrke visited friends in
Chesterton and Valparaiso.
H @. Muffitt of Oliver street is enter
tanning his brother. Rev. william AIuf-
fit of Michigan.
The Red Cross now devotes every
Tuesday afternoon TO the making Of sur
gical dressings and every Thursday af-
ternoon to sewing. Wednesday evening
of every week there is sewing and sur
KicaI dressings. Any woman of the city
IS welcome at any or all of these ses-
sions.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rupe Of Winchester, and
son. Thomas c. Rupe Of Whiting. spent
yesterday at the Great Lakes Naval
Training station.
Charles Water Of Central avenue, is in
the Alexian Brothers hospital in Chi
ago. where he is in very serious condi-
ton as the result of cancer on his face.
Mrs. Thomas Moylan and daughter.
Miss Florence. spent Tuesday evening
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18
VALUABLE ADVICE
Lake County Citizens Should Profit
By The Following Statement.

Doen's Kidney Pills were used by this
Indiana Harbor resident.
Their merit was shown-the story
told.
Now comes further evidence
The testimony is confirmed
The remedy was tested-the results
lasted.
Could you demand stronger proof?
Its Indiana Harbor testimony.
Mrs A. Bedford. 34o8 Elm St, Tndi-
ana Harbor, says: 1T has been several
years since 1 have needed Doan's Kid
ney Pills. but I can vouch for them just
the same. used to be troubled a lot
with my back paining me- had spells
Of dizziness and there were puffy sacs
underneath my eyes. Doan's Kidney
Pills soon rid me of that trouble"
statement given September IA. 1879
NO TROUBLE SINCE.
on July 5. 1917. Mrs. Bedford added
Il am glad to say it has been several
years since 7 have had any kidney
trouble. Doan's Kidney Pills cured me
and am ready 70 recommend them at
any time
Price soc. at all dealers. Don't simp-
ly ask ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Bedford had Foster Milburn Co,
Mfgrs.. Buffalo, \. Y.-Adv-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18

at Hammond visiting at the home of her
dau shter, Mrs. Fred Insley on sibley
street.
Eugene Dexter of Atchison avenue.
who has been I'll. is improving.
Mrs. A Ferguson Of Chicago, spent
Tuesday here visiting at the home Of
her brother. W. R. jenkins on 10th
street
Mrs. John Biessen ana Mrs. A. Dex-
ter and son Emil, spent yesterday in
Hammond
Miss Palmer Of Chicago. Iectured on
The Liberty Loan" at the high school
auditorium yesterday afternoon.
The Parent-Teachers association will
have a regular meeting on Oct. "a. when
William Lowe Bryne. president of In
diana university will lecture.
Mrs. J. NJ. Slower of Oliver street. en-
tertained friends from Chicago
Fred Hoag has sold his home on New
York avenue. to the board of education.
Frank Kowalski who was sent to
Camp Taylor with the last quota from
Whiting. has returned being rejected
owing to physical disability. It is re-
ported that two more of the last quota
sent will also be returned.
Emil Dexter, who is on a short fur
Tough visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs
4. Dexter. viii leave for his post at
Camp Oglethorpe. Ca.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mat ]. KoiN If Cen
trail avenue. will mov@ = Jonesboro.
Ark. they expecting TO leave Whiting
the latter part of this week
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schaefer have
returned to Whiting from Neodesha,
kan, and have rented the Johnson flat
on Central avenue. now occupied by Mr..
and Mrs NJ J. Kolb.
The first grand electrical ball Of
the season will be held at SIovak
hail Whiting. Saturday. October 20.
The Central A. c. has spared no ex-
pense TO make the affair a success.
Everyone invited.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18
ROBERTSDALE

Mrs. Carl Boness Of Roberts avenue.
visited her brother. August Rhode of
Chicago. Tuesday
Miss Helen Smith of Pullman. and
Robert Dooley of East Side, were guests
of Miss Vivian Cough Of Roberts ave-
nue..
Mrs Red Hubbard Of Roberts avenue.
has been on the sick list for several
days.
Mrs. Henry Wis of Myrtle ave
nue.. spent Tuesday in Hammond visiting
friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18
CROWN POINT

The September horse sale on Tuesday
was well attended and several good
horses exchanged hands. Owing to the
high price Of feed. and most of the farm
work being done the farmers are will
ing to part VITA their beasts of burden.
The usual number of out of town trad
ers were present and the street present.
ed lively appearance at midday.
A three-weeks old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Sonnenberg was brought
here from Gary for burial this week.
Mrs. Sonnenberg was formerly resident
of Crown Point. being Miss Ida Seegers
before her marriage.
Miss Margaret Woods OF Lottaville. at
tended meeting of the womans Study
club on Tuesday afternoon.
Marten Heintz is putting a cement
block basement on his house on Union
street, and otherwise improving his
property.
A marriage license was issued on Mon
day to Cora Marie slade. daughter Of
Ephriam Slade. and Rudolph Mast, a
soldier in the service of Uncle Sam.
Miss May Doak of Leroy was the guest
of Crown Point friends Tuesday.
Miss Jessie Pittibone entertained the
members Of the Westminster guild at
her home on Monday evening.
The White Sox fans in Crown Point
are cashing in their Winnings these DAYS
several large bats being won by the
Sox boosters. II is said one prominent
Crown Point man cleaned almost 5000
on the victory and many more smaller
bets were registered.
Mrs. T. +. Leary has returned to her
home in Hammond after a short visit
with Mrs. Edward Simon
Rev. J. A. Ayling and several mem
bers Of the Methodist and Presbyterian
Sunday schools are in attendance at the
county .o convention being Peld in Ham
The Hazard club was entertained BY
Mrs. A. J. Boye on Monday afternoon.
the prize at bridge being won by Mrs.
julius Rockwell. Sixteen dollars was
collected from the members for the Red
Cross.
Mrs. Foster Fisher of Gary. is the
guest of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. J.
Laws. few days this week.
New cases were filed in the circuit
court as follows:
l22F6-(J. w Belshaw} Jacob Laesch
Appeal from J. P. ct. VS.. AreffIa La
more and Nash Lahore.
12297-(Victor X. Roberts, Mortimer
Castle. Quiet title Us. Ida o. Atkins
ct al.
The following marriage licenses were
issued:
Rudolph Mast. Cora Marie slade
Crown Point.
Theodore Machite. Gary; Helen Kom-
ichak, Tolleston
Paul. Filipovich, Maggie Balenovich,
Gary.
Ferdinand Faher. Mary vargo, Gary.
John A. zabresky. South Bethlehem.
Pa; Theresa Kresvieh, Whiting.
Robert Curtis. Ella Hawkins, Gary.
Lee Badgett. Letta Holey. Hammond
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18

visited yesterday at the home Of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas Minninger.
Louis Harke nrider Of Company NJ,
Medical department at Fort Harrison, In
dianapolis, was home over Sunday on a
short furlough He returned to his
camp Monday night
Peter Orsborn. who is stationed at
Fort Washington in Maryland. is home
on few days furlough. This is Peters
first visit home since enlisting in the
coast defense in June.
Mrs. Welsh Of North Judson. is here
visiting her son, s. o. Welsh and fam
ily, and other relatives.
The Ladies' Aid society at thei ran
nual election of officers elected Mrs.
Robt. Watkins presidnt; Mrs. Charles
Hendrix, vice president; Mrs. L. L. Ruth
ford. treasurer and Mrs. E. Anghien-
baugh. secretary
DR.. F. A. Mslmstone returned yester-
day from Indianapolis, where he went
to attend meeting of the Y. NJ. C. A.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18
TIMES FASHION DEPARTMENT
GIRLS MILITARY DRESS.
Bv Anabel Worthington.

Girls cannot fight, but there are many
other ways Of doing their bit" and as
everyone who is doing war work is wear
ing some sort of uniform, the school girl
can serve best if she has an appropriate
dress like No. SAL. The blouse hangs
straight, but is given a trim appearances
by the buckled belt which holds in the
fitness at the waist line. The epaulets
and standing collar give a true military
air; more comfortable low collar may
be substituted fer the latter, if preferred.
-Four patch pockets are stitched on the
front of the coat. The four piece skirt is
attached TO an underwaist which bottoms
down the front. Khaki cloth Is an in
expensive and serviceable material for
this dress.
The dress pattern, No. SAL. is cut in
sizes to Il years. The wear size 70
quires 81 yards So inch material ami
y yard Sc inch lining.
Price, 10 cents.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18
TIRED, NERVOUS
HOUSEWIFE
TOOK VINOL
Now She Is Strong and Well

Berkeley. Cali was nervous, irrit-
able. no appetite. could not sleep, and
was always tired, so my Homework was
a great effort. After many other medi-
cines had failed Vinol built me up and
made me strong. I have a good appe-
tite and sleep we'll Every nervous,
weak, ailing woman should try it,
Mrs. \. Edmunds. 2107 Dwight Way.
Berkeley. Cal
We ask every nervous, weak. run
down. ailing woman in this town TO try
this cod liver and iron tonic on our
guarantee 10 return their money If it
fails to help you.
Joseph w. Weis. Druggist J.. Harry
Weis. and Norris Phcyy Hammond. and
the best drug store in every town and
city in the country.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18
Heal Skin Diseases

II is unnecessary for you to suffer with
eczema. biotches, ringworn, rasheS ana
similar skin troubles. A little Zemo,
obtained at any drug store tor 35c, or
81. 90 for extra large bottle, and promptly
applied will usually give instant rene,
from itching torture. 1t cieanses and
soothes the skin and heals quickly and
effectively most skin diseases.
Zemo Is a wonderful, penetrating, dis
snnearine LIQUID and is soothing to the
most delicate skin. It IL not greasy, IS
easily applied and costs little. Get q
4odav and save all further distress.
The E. w. Rose Co.. Cleveland. 0.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18
A Sure Way to
End Dandruff

There is one sure way that has
never failed to remove dandrufr at
once and that is to dissolve it. then
you destroy it entirely. To do this.
just get about four ounces of plain.
common liquid arvon from any drug
store (this is. all you viii NEEDY, apply
it at night when retiring; use enough
to moisten the scalp and rub it in
gently with the finger tips
BY morning, most If not all. OF your
dandruf win be gone. and three or
four more applications will completely
dissolve and entirely destroy every
single sign and trace of 1t, no matter
how much dandrun you may have
You viii find all itching and digging
Of the scalp viii stop instantly. and
your hair will be fluffy. Iustrous.
glossy silky and soft, and look and
feel a hundred times better-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18
To Relieve Catarrhal
Deafness and Head
Noises.

If you have Catarrhal Deafness or
head noises go to your druggist and
get ! ounce Of Parmint double
strength), and addto il pint Of hot
water and 4 ounces Of graduated
sugar. Take tablespoonful four
times day.
This viii often bring quick relief
from the distressing head noises.
clogged nosts.ils should open, breath
become easy and the mucus stop
dropping into the throat. II is easy
TO prepare. costs little and is pleas
ant to take. Any one who has Cat
arrhal Deafness or head noises
should give this preparation a trial.
Summers Pharmacy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18
GRIFFITH

A masquerade social is TO be given
Halloween evening at the Griffith NJ. E.
church basement. Things to eat for
sale. MI are invited.
The Associated Paper Products Co.
state that the installation of the rnachin-
cry in their new factory is progress
sing so rapidly that they Will soon be
able to begin manufacturing
Mrs. a. NJ Ferguson visited friends at
Dyer, yesterday.
Miss Anna Minninger Of Hammond
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18
ST. JOHN

Mrs. JOS NJ. Gerlach is on the sick
list and under the care of a physician.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Schumacher and
Nicholas Theilen left Wednesday morn
ing for the sunny south. Foley. Ala.
where they will spend the winter
months.
Miss Louisa Hilderandt was a Ham
mond visitor on Tuesday.
Mrs. Jacob Blocker is entertaining
some Of her relatives from Chicago for
several days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18

install new train service, practically
overnight.
have been placed at the command of
Major General Leonard II. Wood. with
whom it has been our pleasure to CO.
operate. We will continue to render
the best service at our command in or
der that Camp Funston and its COM
mander may have the reputation Of be-
ing the best national army csntonment."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18

This is the first photograph of
General Korniloff that has arrived in
the United States since he made his
unsuccessful attempt to overthrow
the provisional government of Ker-
ensky, the Russian premier. 1t shows
him with some Of the troops he led
against Petrograd in his attempt to
make himself dictator of Russia.
Almost as suddenly and mysteri-
ously as it had started, the revolt of
Kornilof began to collapse. Finally
realizing that his cause was hopeless
he surrendered to Kerensky,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18
Embroidery an Ancient Art.

Embroidery an Ancient Art.
In Exodus the "embroiderer' is con-
trasted with the cunning workman"
The art of embroidery by the loom was
extensively practiced by the nations Of
antiquity. The Egyptians and Baby
lonians were noted for it. Embroid-
cry with the needle was a Phrygian
invention of q later date.