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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
CALL FOR
HELP IS
SENT OUT
That is Text of Call to All
Saloonkeepers Issued by
Association in Hammond
for Mass Meeting This
Afternoon.

Hammond was intensely Interested
today in the outcome Of the senate
vote on statewide prohibition.
Cornelius Burns. secretary OF the
Hammond Saloonkeepers' association.
yesterday sent out notices to all sa-
loonkeepers Of the city to attend a
raass-meeting this afternoon at the
Moose hail to start at o'clock. ana
stated that the situation has grown
exceedingly serious for the saloon
business. The letter follows.
Brother Saloonkeeper:
Tho situation at Indianapolis
has grown exceedingly serious for
our business during the last week.
The new Dorreu Statutory Probi-
bition Bill. which has been intro
duced has a good chance Of pass
ing. ana means that Indiana win
be dry by September of 1917.
which also means that you will be
put out Of business at that time.
There viii be meetin- of the
Hammond Salo0nkeepers' asso-
citation next Thursday afternoon
(today) at O'Clock sharp at
the Moose hall. state street. to
discuss ways and means of meet
ing the situation. Now for GODS
sake. wake up and attend this
meeting We need everybody in
the business. Don't fail to come.
w C. HERRTNGTON, Pres
CORNELIUS BURNS Secty
one of the wet lobbyists who has
worked at indianapolis since the leg
isIature opened. returned last night
and reported the prohibition bin would
pass
If knew where could have got
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
(BULLETIN.1


WASHINGTON, D. c, Feb. 1.-The
state department today suspended issu-
ance Of American passports to travel
ers abroad. no explanation was given
and the length of the suspension was
not announced.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
ISSUANCE Of ALL
PASSPORTS STOPS
Washington Supefed at New Peril Expects Official News
US. Decision This Afternoon OminOuS Steps Taken
German FTeightGT Sinks.
DID CREW scUrr1E azzR

CHARLESTON. S. C., FEB.
The German freighter Liebenfel Iy-
ing in the harbor here since the V---
started, nnysteriously began TO ST.
down by the stern and coutinue
sinking until her after deck wee
nearly awash and her bow raised.
Tugs standing by offered asslz1-
ance, but it was refused, their cap
tatns said
While absolutely no reason ha-
been found for her sinking, shtppine
men in general leaned TO the rumo1
that the LiebenfeIs must have been
deliberately scuttIed.
Captain KlattenhoR Commando
the Liebenfels.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01

WILL SIGN
This BILL
Indiana is to Have a
Constitutional Convention
Next January Bill is
Passed, "a to IA, Late Yes
terday Afternoon.
lnIILETIN.l

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. I.-PrOIonEed
debate ON bill providing for the cal
wing OF constitutional cOnVen
ton caused the senate 10 change
its plans and defer until tomorrow Its
vote on the Wright prohibition bill
which has passed the house. The pro-
hihitiOn bill WAS scheduled to come up
today for second reading and IL was
probable attempts would be made TO
amcnd II.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
GRAvEST Crisis FOR =
VETS ACKNOWLEDGE DEFEAT AT CAPITAL
NEWS
(EULLETIN)
[ lRv ITnited Press- J

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Feb. 1.-The
prohibition bill was today amended By
the senate so that 1t will take effect
April 2, 1918. smother amendment pro
hibits the hand ing Of liquor by drug
stores The bill VIII be up for passage
as amended at 10 a. m. Friday.
The senate also adopted an amend
ment permitting breweries TO manu-
facture drinks containing not more than
Ia Of one per cent alcohol. This is q.
victory for the liquor interests.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
GARY FIRE LOSS
IN JANUARY, 1855

A new record for low FIRE losses was
established in Gary during January
when losses totaled but S355. Prop
erty worth s135,650 was menaced by
flames. chief Grant reports the op-
Grating cost Of the department for the
month as being s5S5I76.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
TIMES BUREAU
At STATE CAPITAL.

INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. J. ~ julius
Friedman Of East Chicago. who was
candidate for the republican nomina-
ion for lieutenant governor. is In
town Julius dropped into the senate
and saw Lieutenant Governor Bush in
action and learned Of his troubles, and
IS satisfied new to remain a plain cit
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
NOTICE TO ELKs

An important meeting Of Hammond
Lodge, 4s5, b. +. D. f.. viii be held
tonight; several candidates to he in
itiated. 2-l-1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01

There arc 10000 Lake County people
who are living all over the u. :. A
subscription to THE TIMES will save
you the trouble of writing letter to
any one of them.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01

A live newspaper for people who are
stiI on earth that's what THE
TIMES IN.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01

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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
HE SHOULD WORRY

CContinued 2n page ave. )
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-29
GREAT INTEREST IN
FIRST AID CLASSES
Many Taking Public school Course
which Fjtx For Work With
fed Cross.

Qualification has been expressed by
W H. Magce, director of the voca-
tional schools, at the interest taken in
the first aid classes recently organized
under the public school system. These
GLASSES have been meeting once Il
week In the administrative building
both In the afternoon and night with
DR.. w. T.. Emmett in charge. The classes
are open TO the general public and any
person over fourteen years of age is
eligible. only twenty-five are allowed
in a class and the two classes are over
flowing. II many more apply. instead
OF turning them away, as the Eco
Cross rules necessitete, new classes
may be formed to give the ten au-
thorized lessons in Eve weeks. The
course is free except for a charge OF
twenty-five cents for the regu'at eN-
animation or ffty cents for an extra
examination. Only licensed. prac~
ticng physician NAV teach. and the
completion of the lessons leads "a n
National Red Cross certificate. The
two classes being conducted are well
under way. one class having completed
three-fourths of its course.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-29

who has made thorough -
traffic authorities and other AO&DS
information on the correct manN
street travel. asked that n reetste
be put on all vehicles In strcats
trolley cars are,run, so that NO no
mobile or other vehicle may fo Hly4
ed to pass car that Is LOADING
unloading passengers at any point
any street The body argued the -
ter for considerable time. and N
| ly produced an amendment which H.
favorably received. II is to the 91E
that all vehicles must stop WIN
five feet to the rear Of street CO
standing to load or unload pasSenGN|
on all streets and intersections fr6I
| Belvidere to Twelfth street. inciudi1l
Broad. Grace. Franklin snd Mal
streets.
Numerous other sections of the ne
I ordinances were gone over again.
an effort to eliminate all objectf01
able features before the matter
| finally presented 10 the council IN
adoption. The document In ns&&
changed from the form ii had wh&
first referred by the subcommittee-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-29
RICHMOND BOY SCOUTS
OFFER THEIR SERVICES
Aoung Men volunteer for Any SER
vice As They May Re Fitted
to Perform
GOVERNOR Extends THANKS
scouts Anxious 10 Cooperate TO FUN
est Extent for tho Safety, Honor
and Welfare OF the State OF Nir-
ginia.

richmond Boy Scouts, through John
Stewart Bryan, president OF the Rich
mond branch. Boy Scouts Of America,
have rendered their services to Gov
ernor Henry Carter Stuart during the
present crisis. The boys have volun-
teered for any such iabors as they
may be fitted to perform.
AT this time OF national stress the
Boy Scouts of Richmond are anxious
to cooperate in the fullest manner
for safety. honor and welfare of their
state, and declare they will be ready
to serve at a few minutes notice.
In letter to President Bryan yes
terday afternoon Governor Stuart OK
tended his thanks TO the organiza-
ton and expressed his appreciation of
the spirit shown by this action. He
stated that he was not as yet informed
of any line of endeavor in which the
boys may be utilized, but the offer
will be held for further consideration
in the event something develops which
may call for their services
Mr.. Bryan's letter.
President Bryans letter and the
governors reply follow:
Richmond. Va, March rs.
To His Excellence.
Hon Henry Garter stuart,
Governor Of Virginia
our FaAttlfSi't
ON behalf of the Court Of Honor
and the Scout Masters association OF
the Richmond branch Boy Scouts OF
America | beg TO offer TO your ex-
cellency for any such labors as they
may be fitted to perform. the aid and
assistance of the Boys Scouts of Rich
mond during the present crisis
In this connect ION ! would gay that
the Boy Scouts nave already shown
Themselves TO be signallv proficient i
dealing with crowds and as mum bers
of them are trained in wireless teleg-
raphy. in signalling and in observa-
ton, they will doubtless prove ex-
tremely efficient aides 10 any work
being done along these lines a great
number of the Boy Scouts are expert
bicyclists, and would prove efficient
messengers.
Permit me TO say that this time OF
nationa! stress. the Boy Scouts of
Richmond are anxious to cooperate
in the fullest way for the safety. hon
or and welfare of their state. and TO
this end they have taken the earliest
opportunity of expressing their earn
est desire to serve in any way they
can.
] have the honor to nc
Very respectfully yours,
tSignedp
JOHN STEWART BRYAN.
President Richmond Branch. Boy
Scouts Of America
Governor Extends Thanks
Common wealth Of Virginia
Governors ofice
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-29

RENT WAREHOUSE.
UNDER LONG LEASE

Morris & Co. packers. have just
closed lease with Elan & Funston,
real estate agents. for the rental OF
the large warehouse building situated
at the corner of Union and Grace
streets. the property having a front
age of about ITO feet on Union street
and was for about thirty years occu-
pied by Armour Il Co.
Morris Il Co, will at once make
extensive alterations and improve
ments 10 the building to meet the re-
quirements of their growing business
and the lease covers a period OF TWEEN
~ years and involved rent consid-
GRAFTON of about SAT- 900
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-29
{. { D. CLERKS MAY
ORGANIZE FOR DRILL

Clerks in the departments of the
Chesapeake and ohio Railway com
rany under supervision Of Auditor OF
Freight Traffic .. p. James. will prob
ably organize for military training the
first part OF next week. while the
railroad authorities have not fully de-
cided whether the clerks will be al
lowed an hour off each day 20 partt-
cipate in such drills. II la considered
very probable such action will be
taken.
-Ir James to allow them one hour. pre-
ferably from 10 s o'clock. in order
that they may learn the various mil
i'ary movements and be in position To
answer the cali OF their country in
The event they are needed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-29
THE WEATHER
UNITED States Weather Bureau.
Department. OF Agriculture.)

fair weather viii prevail Thursday and
Friday east of the Mississippi river
with higher temperatures Thursday in
the Atlantic.
For Virginia--Fair. warmer Thurs
day. Friday. fair, somewhat colder in
north portion,
North Carolina Fair and warmer
Thursday. Friday fair.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-29
Richmond, March IS. 1917.
Mr.. John Stewart Bryan.
President Richmond Branch,
Boy Scouts Of America.

Dear Sir:
Iacknowlcdge receipt of your COM
munication offering the services of
the Boy Scouts of Richmond for such
assistance In military service as they
may be able to perform.
] desire to extend to you and TO the
organization through you my thanks
and to express my appreciation of the
spirit shown by this action, ! am not
as yet Informed of any line of en-
deavor in which the boys may be
utilized. but the offer will be held for
further consideration in the event
something develops which may call
for their services.
! take this occasion TO express my
appreciation of the valuable public
services rendered by this splendid or
ganiZation on many occasions In
which they have set standard which
am sure would be maintained in any
undertaking.
Very truly yours.
tSigned) II. c, STUART
Governor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-29
TRAFFIC LAWS AGAIN
DRAGGED OVER GOALS
Ordinance Committee Holds Two
Hour Session for Consideration OF
New Regulations. But Effects
Few Changes.

The committee on ordinances had
another tilt with the now traffic regu-
lations Yesterday afternoon. and after
a two-hours session. reached little
definite conclusion. \ large part OF
the time Was spent in discussion of
tho point as to whether or not
Of WAY on all streets at all times of
day or night. and the committee
hnalIy voted in favor Of this idea, ex-
rcptinS only fire, police and ambu-
lance vehicles.
At the request OF Mayor Ainsie,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-29

our Lord. one thousand nine hundred
and seventeen. and of the common
wealth the one hundred and forty first.
II. C. STUART.
Governor OF Virginia.
BY the governor.
B. o. James.
Secretary of the c6mmonwealth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-29
DEE ATERS DISCUSS
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

William Rindsberg and Miss Gar
net Kracke won the weekly debate
Tuesday night Of the Phi kappa
Epsilon Literary Society of John Mar
shall High school. The subject was:
Resolved. That capital punishment
should be abolished in Virginia ="
William RiHdsberz and Miss kracke
on the Affirmative. put up the strong
n argument. Mrs. c. r. Watrous and
y. l.. F'lippcn argued the negative.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-29
STATE EDUCATIONAL BOARD
MOVES OFFICES TO LIBR AIRY

The state board OF education has
moved bag and baggage from It's
quarters on the eighth foo of the
Chamber OF Commerce building TO
the new home in the Library building.
corner Of Franklin and Governor
streets The business ~ moving Vas
started yesterday morning and com
pleted before the dav ended officials
are now settling down and will have
The new quarters Strengthened out by
this afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-29

Very truly yours.
tSigned) II. c, STUART.
Governor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-29
Miss sfoor,. Ma, Recover

Marie Moore, 4o7 West Nam street
a young white woman who attempted
suicide Tuesday by taking carboiie
acid. is resting quietly at the Virginia
hospital and may survive, according
to hosnital authorities
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-29
Brush College.

Mrs John Garner visited one day
last week at Ray Gamers.
Mrs David. Hubbard spent Thurs
day with Mrs. David Robson,
E. j. Evans was Leon caller one
| dav last week.
/ Misses Annie and Beulall Hubbard
spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
Bracewell
David hubbard and wife and their
daughter Beulah were Davis City
visitors one day last week.
NJ. l.: Dale and wife called at
David Hubbard's Wednesday.
j. N. Still and wife were Sunday
visitors at Clvde Walters.
Homer Norman and family were
Sunday visitors at A. r. Poole's.
Marion Evans was Davis City
caller last Tuesday.
MIKE and Ed Griffin were Leon
callers last " ednesday
Miss Beulah Hubbard called on
Mrs. NJ. l.. Dale Friday.
Ernest Robson spent Sunday with
Ralph and Joe Freeman.
N. l.. Dale was a Davis City cali
Mrs. c. c. Campbell and Mrs.
Mike Griffin spent Thursday after
noon at Ernest .tamilton's.
Miss Annie Hubbard assisted Mrs.
Nj. l.. Dale with her house work Sat
John Robson and wife and son
Theodore and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Bryant spent Thursday evening at
the Steve l-atta home.
John Grogan and family and Mike
Griffin and family were Sunday WISH
tors at the Nennis Daughton home.
Miss .Beulah Hubbard visited Sun
day with Mildred and Catherine Lat
ia.
Mrs. Earl Still visited Monday
with Mrs. Nell Still.
John Minor called on Steve Latta
Saturday.
Miss Beulah Hubbard spent Sat
urday afternoon with Mrs. David
Robson.
Willie Moore and daughters Hazel
and Fern and Walter Moore and
family were Leon visitors Saturday.
Mrs. David Hubbard is visiting
this week with her daughter, Mrs.
Ralph Frost
David Robson called on Ben Lille
Saturday.
David Robson and wife and Mrs.
Steve Latta were Davis City callers
Saturday.
David Hubbard was a Leon visitor
Monday
Dell Cozad called Oh David Hub
bard Sunday
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-29
Morgan.

al. Seward moved last week to the
house on the John Grogan farm.
NJ. l.. Dale had business at Davis
City Thursday.
Albert Baker had business at De-
catur City one day last week.
Miss Annie Hubbard spent Satur-
day at the M. L. Dale home.
John Grogan and family attended
birthday dinner at Dennis Daugh-
tons Sunday.
NJ. L. Dale and wife called at Da-
vid Hubbards Wednesday.
barney Curry and Ray Gorseline
called at M l.. Dale's Monday.
Those who visited at Albert Bak-
er's Sunday were Al Hubbard and
family, J. c. Cozad and family of De-
catur, Hugh Baker and family, Guy
Baker and sister Blanche of Line
Vile.
Fred Potter and family attended
the funeral of their uncle, William
Clark at Davis City Monday.
Mrs. Ed Griffin departed Monday
for Des Moines to visit relatives and
do some shopping.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-29
White Oak.

Glen Petticord was called to Man
son, Iowa, Tuesday morning by the
serious illness of his sister.
MIR. and Mrs Max, Hammill and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hinebaugh and
family were Sunday guests at the
Chas. Hinebaugh home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lillard of
high Point spent SUNDAY at the Har-
lin Lillard home.
The Franklin Ladies Aid met We'd
nesday afternoon with Mrs. F. M.
kOSengrant.
Mrs. Nettie Luce and children re-
turned Friday from kirksville, Mo-,
where she was visiting with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack War
mock and expect to visit few days
at the G.. w. Luce home before going
to her home at Manchester, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lew Merrill and
children and Mrs. Tom Hughes
spent Sunday at the Will Lewis
home near Van Vert.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Wagner were
Leon visitors Friday.
Frank and Mae Rex of the Grove
visited Friday at the Oliver Rex
home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-29
Tennessee Ridge.

Oats sowing is the order of the
day in these parts.
Floyd Grimm's sale was well at:
tended Friday ana everything sold
well.
Will Burchett and wife spent
Thursday night ~ Hyde Cooper's.
Mrs. Willard Boles spent Thursday
of last week at Francis S"rav's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Palmer spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Kel-
ley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Gri--m and
daughter Hazel spent Sunday at
John Brands.
Mrs. William Boles spent Friday
afternoon with Mrs. Francis Spra~
.Ir. and Mrs. Godby spent Friday
with Newman Edwards and family.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-29
:::::::::::: HANSELL s
a to snowy
SHOES AND OXFORDs

The earlier you buy in these lines the better you
will be suited While entire line isn't in the house
yet we have received quite nice showing for early
spring in oXfords especially. On old ladies' easy low
oxfords we have very good showing at present at
S145 and S2.25 not guaranteed
Other oxfords 1926 and up to S425 in Queen Quail
tiles and dependable merchandise shade better than
you buy in most lines for prces We are pricing
goods in stock and not for any future orders.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-29

For Sale-On the Stone farm, 6 u
niles northwest of Leon, II miles
northeast of Decatur, native lumber
sOf all kinds, fence posts, split or
sawed and stove wood. w. w. Full
ton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-29

We have some 5 per cent money
for choice farm loans. Farmers L
Traders State Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-29

p. TREAT AID CHRONIC DISEASES
II you or your family are so anlict.
I'D tall and see me. Consultation and
q examination costs you nothing.
I. treat successfully tie eases~I under.
h take and accept no fee from those
that cannot be successfully treated
l have a special treatment for dis
leases of men which l would like to
explain in person.
Piles, F;stula and Fissure treated
successfully without the use of the
knife or detention from business
Address DR.. F.. M. Trimmer, 700
lakewood Blvd, Chicago, ILL.,. or
Knoxville, Iowa.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30
ey W!LLET & GRAY


NEW YORK. July - CHA IT,"
entire Island
E"r":p's, 2',7u:' tons. aga.rsr "+.77:.,
tor, lasr week. 1861 tons lIot year
and 1870 1GI1 in 49,
Exports 1923 ton, stock, r1-.rly
tons. eC4inot list year 81. 80 'p0-
Contra! grinding. estimated, il,
against, estimated, l. last eek, !!
.a5t year and II in 1915.
Stocks in the United States and
Cuba together Of S4",9G8 tons, against
.""1,S77 tons last week and - ,7G7
tons last year, an increase OF lI,2 !
tons from last year
Raws
no so"cial features occurred during
the week and prices have remained
: JIG cents c. * { t63;cI. Sals.*
were made from store on Mouddl,
which reduced the spot market, whi>I
was quoted nominal at t.J2r last week.
10 6.33u.
Toward the close Of the week tn"
market became firmer, and on Wrl.
ncsdGy sales were made to Howell
0: prompt Cubas at Is c. & f. (C.40I ,
and to federal Of Angus, Cubas ii
, 7-16 G. & t. t6.45cl and September
at 512 {. & f. lG.,2cI
The market as We go to press cen.
tinues firm, with sales at Ii2 {. & +.
t6.52Ct for prompt and August.
Porto Ricos show an Improvement
to 627c, with sales reported during
the week at that figure and one sale
to Boston at 6.33c, where the freight
is higher than to New York
Full duty sugars sold at "a c. l. +.
to local and Canadian refinerS to eN-
tent of about 10000 bags.
Cubas on the f. O. b. basis have
been quiet, with sellers at sc f. 0. b.
Cuba, but at the close there is some
what more interest shown by buyers
at this figure
Cables were received here from
London reporting sales of Javas to
the United Kinkdom, but particulars
were withheld. The quantity is es-
timated at 100000 to 100000 tons, and
based on recent Java quotations, the
selling price is estimated at about
2 Csc (. O. b. Java for SO degrees.
Java reports TO be the cruX Of the
and if the United States
or England purchases these sugars
instead of buying Cubas, Cuban hold
ers will have to reduce their views
Some steamers We hear
have sailed from New York for Java