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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-18

At the Hotel Knickerbocker in
New York the other evening Clara
Kimball Young entertained a number
of friends in the main dining
at a birthday dinner party. A huge
cake which adorned the center of the
table shared with the charming
hostess the attention of many curious
.onlookers. 1t held twenty-seven can
dies.
Another real romance among the
reel romancers. Emory Johnson and
Ella Hall are honeymooning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
Munitions Scandal
Inquiry Ordered
By Both Houses
Senate Committee Will
Hear Bakers Explana-
ton To-day
Courage" Is Alleged
McLemore Says Blame Must
Be Placed Where 1t
Belongs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.-Congress
to-day took cognizancc Of what may
develop into a sensation when inc
House adopted a resolution introduced
by Representative McLemore of Texas,
asking Secretary Baker 70 supply the
House with complete information re-
garding the defective ammunition sent
TO the Pershing expedition. At the
same time the Senate Military Affairs
Committee made arrangements TO hear
the testimony Of Secretary Baker on
the matter tomorrow, in an effort to
determine whether an investigation in
dependent Of the War Department is
advisable.
The McLemore resolution passed the
House without debate, after the Texas
Representative had made brief state
ment in which he said he offered the
resolution in order that great out
rage may be exposed; that the blame
may be placed there it properly be-
longs; that it may be the means OF
preventing the recurrence of such das-
tarly actions. and that the American
people may know the truth regarding
the manufacture Of the ammunition fo-
which they must pay
Mr.. McLemore said later to-day that
ne had been informed that some Of the
condemned ammunition included car
tridges rejected by the Allied govern
ments. This statement is denied at
the War Department, where officials,
while refusing 20 discuss any details
Of the inquiry, said that it was freshly
made from new chemicals.
After a conference with Secretary
Baker, Representative Dent followed
the McLemore resolution with another,
providing for the appointment Of seven
members Of the Military Affairs Com
mittee 10 conduct probe, which, he
said, might 90 beyond the mere inquiry
into the defective cartridges and in
clude the administration of the entire
Ordnance Department, which for years
has been under criticism
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
A Business Club and a Boiler
Factory

Every business mans organization,
meeting for lunch, usually at some time
in its experience runs up against the
boiler factory and lays down. II al
ways happens when there is promi
nent speaking guest with an important
message.
Just as the chairman says, | take
great pleasure in introducing-bang!
go the pneumatic hammers on an ad-
jacent building, and the speaker with
his eloquent address sounds like
escaping gas. The Rotary Club Jared
no better than others until l.. VI. Boo
mer, the Managing Director of the
Hotel McAlpin, took a hand and had
the workmen on the new addition stop
playing basketball with the white
heated rivets and take their lunch hour
while Rotary meeting WAS on. This
self-inficted inconvenience of Rotarian
Boomers will last only few weeks
longer, as the new addition to this
great hosiery will be complete as
far as steel structure is concerned.
The Annex, as IL is termed, is full
twenty-four stories high and when
completely finished will add large
number Of guest rooms and increase
the ground floor rotundas. The un-
usual popularity of the hotel under its
present director has made the extern
sive annex necessary. The Rotary Club
will continue TO hold its meetings at
this hotel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
France Next Week

Rotarian Martin Miller is a member
Of the American Ambulance Field Corps
and sails for France in a few days.
Mr.. Miller attended the club meeting
In his uniform and spoke his parting
message to his fellow members. He
said: Boys, am proud Of being a
Rotaran. have benefited much by
your association since became one Of
you. | am going to France in the SER
vice Of my country, and | promise
each and every one of you that shall
be just as good Rotarian there as |
am here" He was given three cheers,
and the president added: MAY they
ring in his ears until he and all other
soldier boys return home-the duty
well done"
Mr.. Miller is engaged to be married
to, as he put it. "the sweetest girl in
New York" Miss Matilda Jaburg, a
sister Of his business associate, Ro-
tartan John Jaburg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
Eighth Anniversary
OF Founding of
NY. Rotary Club
Review of Purposes of Unique
Business Mems Organ
ization

The Rotary Club of New York was
born in September, 1909. 1t was a
mere handful Of men then, gathered
around a table TO talk about new
kind Of business seed that when
sprouted and raised would be bene-
fetal. But little did they dream that
out of the informal gathering would
develop an organization of business
men that would reach the proportion
and strength that has been attained by
tho New York Club.
The man who really started the plan
was Elmer De Pue, of the Cresta
Blanca Wine Company. It was he who
first talked about II and arranged for
the meeting. Several Of the men who
attended the first meeting are still
active members of the club. They are
A. H. Pogson. of Pogson Bros. & Co.,
public accountants; DR.. Fred B. 0uther-
land, the eye, ear and throat specialist;
S. S. Whitehurst, vice~president OF the
Atlantic Terra Gotta Company; Arthur
Woodward, the editor of this page and
an advertising specialist, and Elmer
Dc Pue.
1t was from this beginning that
Rotary in New York grew. To-day 1t
i
gressive club in the city. In addition
to civic and business activities along
the higher ethical lines, IL has IN edu-
cational side that is not easily APP
preached Money is not the standard
in Rotary, although it is much ad-
mired for what it will do, not only for
the man possessing it, but for others
as we'll. Rotarians dress well, eat well
and look the part, but they do not over
dress, overeat or over-anything that
causes undue attention or comment.
Rotary teaches men TO be apprecia..
tive Of energy, effort and honesty OF
purpose. A Rotarian's word is as good
as his bond, and when it isn't out OF
Rotary he goes, just as soon as he is
found out.
The club to-day has 4sO members,
representing all lines of business en-
deavor. Rotary plainly says that to
exchange goods and service for a profit
is legitimate and proper, providing all
parties are benefited by the transac-
ton.
Anybody can safely do business with
a Rotarian, because he knows that the
member of mis- own free will has
pledged himself to live up TO the stand
ard Of integrity set by the organiza-
ton.
It is promised that when Rotary is
nine years old it will far surpass its
present prominent position both in
strength and efficiency.
The great success of Rotary Is that
it is a business organization with no
axe to grind and no direction except
that of general good to the business
community in which il exists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
Germany Promised
Turkey a Share
In Supremacy
Medical Missionary to Turkey
Tells Rotary Club of
War Conditions

"Join us in this war and there will
be only two prominent lati)ns in
Europe -Turkey and Germany"
Such was the promise that never can
be delivered and probably never ex-
pected to be, but the Turks fell for
it and proceeded to kill, mutilate,
starve and otherwise dispose OF half
million helpless Armenians. the best
citizens Of Asia Minor. This was the
astounding statement made before the
Rotary Club by DR.. Wilfred NJ. Post, a
medical missionary to Turkey, and an
eyewitness Of the British endeavor to
force the Dardanelles. DR.. Post spoke
on the events and happenings that
came under his personal observation
during the present war crisis. He de-
clared that world peace is just as i'm
possible if the present Ottoman gov
eminent remains in power as it is II the
present German autocracy holds its
sway. The butchery and ruthless meth
DDS that were employed by the Turks
are simply Undesirable. He said: 81
am a medical man and accustomed to
looking at sights, but over there was
positively nauseste1 by horrible oiimes
and needless sufferings of innocent
people"
lie described an incident where
thirty-six British prisoners were
brought to Kornia and incarcerated in
a disused schoolhouse, just a few hun"
dred yards from the American Hospital
under his charge, and the Turkish au-
thorities would not permit him to rem
der aid to these wounded and suffer
ing, but insisted that they die alone,
which they did, one at time.
DR.. Post spoke most highly Of the
American relief work, and said that
hundreds and thousands Of people had
been saved through this charity. 1t is
needed now, and will be for some time
to come. The vileness Of the Germans
is only outshono by the frightful atroc-
tiles committed by the Turks.
DR.. Philip X. White, an Armenian,
introduced the speaker of the day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
Text of Resolution

Whereas, Current rumors are shoat to
the effect that = substantial portion OF the
small arms ammunition shipped 70 the
American EXpeditonary Forces in France
is worthless and,
Whereas, IL is necessary that these ru-
mors should be fully investigated bet it
Resolved by the House of Representa-
tives, That the Speaker appoint select
committee of seven members from the mem
bership Of the Committee on Military AZ
fairs Of the House. and that such commit
tee be instructed 10 inquire into the small
ammunition which has been sent 70 the
American Expeditonary Forces in France,
and for such purposes It shall have the
power 70 send for all persons and papers
and administer soths, and shall have the
right to report at any time.
There was some comment in Congress
sional circles over the language OF the
concluding sentence in the Dent reso-
luton, it being pointed out that a COM
mittee which had the right ito report
at any time" might effectively suppress
the whole matter. This view was not
generally held, however, it being the
general opinion that an attempt to hush
UP a scandal Of this kid, if the situa-
tion should develop q scandal, would
fail utterly.
Baker Will Testify
Secretary Baker expressed the view
TO -dav that a formal investigation by
Congressional committees would be I'M
necessary.
The Secretary of War stated that he
would appear before the Senate Com
mittee of Military Affairs at 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning and supply that
body with all the information in the
possession Of the department concern
ing defective ammunition. He will also
present the information to the House
committee in response 10 the House
resolution.
Secretary Barker made it plain that
he felt an injustice had been done to
General Crozier, Chief Of the Ordnance
Bureau, in suggestions that there might
be changes in his bureau. Mr.. Baker
said: regard General Crozier as a
man Of very great brilliance and one of
teh very best men for his position. He
is q great expert on ordnance" Cen
cral Crozier, Mr.. Baker added, "eats
and sleeps ordnance"
Wants Reporters Present
Secretary Baker believes that his
testimony before the Senate committee
tomorrow should dispose of the sub
ject of defective ammunition. He
stated that there is nothing in-the mat
ter that need be concealed. and there
fore he has requested the chairman of
the Senate committee to permit news
paper men to be present at the hear
ing
Mr.. Baker said also that there was
nothing in the incident TO warrant the
creation of a board Of investigation by
the War Department. and that no such
board would be appointed, as no in
vestigation was necessary. the depart
ment already having all the facts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
Next Issue Globe, Sept. IL.
The Misplaced Spark

Two men stood side by side
on the curb near Fifty-seventh
Street last Thursday. The boys
in khaki had been passing with
eyes front, heads erect and
shoulders squared for at least
fifteen minutes. The two men
watched-and at their sides
two women watched with them.
The younger of the two men
was fashionably, even faddish-
ly, dressed. A cigarette hung
from the corner of his mouth
he had been exempted on &C
count of Cigarette heart" The
woman beside him was clothed
with the lavishness of a name
quin on parade. She was young
and was the picture of health.
A gold mesh bag, well padded
with yellow-backs, dangled
from her manicured finger tips.
The couple standing next these
two were not poorly dressed, but
they lacked the Broadway finish.
The man, in his late thirtfes, was
clear skinned and keen Of eye. He
lived within himself every move Of
the men passing before him. The
woman beside him had been very
pretty in her teens. At thirty-five
she had a sweet face, with lots Of
the mother quality in it. She was
holding tightly to the mans hand.
His other hand was around the
neck Of a six-year-old boy, and in
front Of him were two girls-eight
and ten.
Not a word passed among the
four grown-ups. There wasn't
much talking anywhere. Once in
while a hearty cheer rang out and
died away. Then the younger man
lighted a fresh cigarette. The wom-
an opened a gold vanity box and,
holding the tiny mirror up before
her, accumulated the curve of her
upper lip with gold-incased lip
stick.
The older man bent his head sud-
denly-his grip frightened around
his little boys neck. His wife leaned
her head against his shoulder for an
instant-she understood.
"They look pretty fair, don't
they?" drawled the man with the
cigarette at last.
They'll look worse'n that before
they're through" reparteed his
companion.
"Oh. don't they look Splendid
said the older man a minute later.
What a wonderful sight"
Isn't it dear? The children will
remember it all their lives-so will
We" there was a touch Of awe in
his wife's voice.
Then there was a complete silence.
FIVE minutes later the two couples
turned to see what their chances of
breaking through the dense crowd
standing behind them might be.
What do you want to go for2"
asked the younger woman, jangling
her gold paraphernalia.
cav, it's all alike-Im getting
tired of watching it. Let's 90 over
to Broadway and have a pick-me-up.
Ny feet are almost falling off,
What do you want to go for?"
asked the older woman of her hus-
band.
Because | just can't stand seeing
any more of it. 1t makes me feel
such slacker-though | know I'm
not. My hands are tied, dear-and
it can't be helped. But let's 90 home.
| feel so blue!"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
Australia Jails 81 |. w. w.

The authorities are continuing yigor-
ously their attempts TO put an end to
the activities Of the Industrial Work
ers Of the World. Three more mem
bers of the society here and thirtyfour
at Broken Hill have ben sentenced to
Xix months Imprisonment for belong
ing 10 an unlawful association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
His Boy in Blue

r. r. Thompson was the proudest
man at the Rotary luncheon last Thurs
day. 1t was send-off day, and you
could hear the bands Of the parade as
it passed down Fifth Avenue. Three
rousing cheers were given for the boys
in uniform-the roof Of the ballroom
Of the Hotel McAlpin almost shook
from the vibration. President will
lam II. Brady called upon Rotarian
Thompson to stand up with his son,
the boy In blue, and another cheer
went up. Young Thompson is q newly
enlisted man in the navy and ready TO
do his duty on any sea or in any port
that he may be sent to.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
No Brazilian Troops to Europe

RIO DE JANEIRO. Sept. a In denial
Of newspaper reports the Minister of
War has announced that Brazil will
not send troops to Europe. The an
ncuncement also states that the Mines
ter of the Navy will not release requi-
sitioned ships TO the Entente Allies.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19

meet this food situation by each one
doing her best individually than
men can meet the war situation by
each one "springing to arms" and
fighting individually.
Sing America" "The Star
Spangled Banner" and Dixie"
We cannot get real results with
out big organization and definite
programme Each one must feel
that she belongs to the army, wears
the colors, obeys orders, see prog.
ress, reports results and feels that
she is in line touching elbows with
others who are also serving
So organize a group of from six
to twenty who live near enough to.
gether so that they can cooperate
in this nationwide piece of team
work-the greatest piece of team
work ever attempted by girls and
women.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19
WORD PUZZLES

These are twelve names Of girls
made into DIZZleS.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19
THE PROMISED SAIL
DOWN THE WABASH

Uncle Henry promised to take
the children for sail DOWN the
Wabash, on the following Tuesday,
if the weather was suitable. 1t
was then Friday. and little Bob,
Charles, Tom, Alice and Jane
were waiting patiently for Tuesday.
Tuesday came at last. Oh. such
a beautiful day! The children were
up early. Their mother packed a
lovely little lunch. such as you
have at picnics, sandwiches, pick
les, hard boiled eggs, and so forth.
Uncle Henry and the sail boat
were ready at o'clock, SO they
started down the Wabash.
Tuesday was one of those delight
full summer mornings. The birds
sang sweetly. the flowers nodded
good-morning to their neighbors.
The river rippled softly on. and it
was very cool and comfortable.
After sailing for some time, drag
ging their hands along in the
water, singing gay songs, and lis
tening to Uncle Henry tell stories,
the children decided to land, and
eat their lunch.
They landed at a small woods,
and had a pleasant time. That eve
ming five tired children returned
home. ooh. mother. what a lovely
time we have had!" cried the chill
dren.-Luella Masters, Starr school.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19
An Anti-German Excursion

AS we sail out of the busy New
York harbor, we pass many of the
same kind of boats that we are
travelling in There are five chill
dren and one man in our boat who
knows al about the ocean and the
fish.
AS we travel in and out of the
little harbors we see all kinds of
shells, We also find tracks in the
sand where Germans have been
smuggling supplies to German spies
and subjects Of the German govern
ment.
The man in our boat told us to
stay here and wait till he came
back. After he had gone awhile,
we heard strange noise from the
land and saw the flash of a cane
wireless apparatus.
This finally proved to be the man,
John. He happened to know Ger
man secret code, he sent message
to German spy and said, 81 am a
subject of the Kaiser and | came
to this inlet where | was instructed
to come by the Kaiser in person,
and | would like to know where
your headquarters are so can give
you a message which was written
by the Kaiser himself"
John received the answer he
wanted and we sailed back home.
All the spies were captured and
John received a reward. And he
gave us ten dollar gold piece for
going with him-Wesler Scull, Starr
School.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19
DO YOU KNOW?

l.. What important city was set
tied in 1888?
2. What important thing hap
pened in America in ITO?
3. What important city in Cana
da surrendered to the English in
1860?
4. What nation England declared
war on in 1856?
5. What was the name of the
American Oil ship that was sunk
lately?
6. Were any of the crew missing?
II so, how many?
Z, How many tons did the Ger
man submarines sink in the months
Of March and February?
s. How much of it was English
merchant ships Joy Bailey.
ANSWERS next week.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19
A PRIZE ONION BED

I have selected place for my
garden at the side of our house.
l first spaded the ground. Then
| raked it and broke the clods up
in little pieces.
Iplanted onions.
l took board and put 1t down
on the bed so l could make the
rows straight. / then planted the
onions on the right side Of the
board about inches apart. Then
picked the board up and moved
the board over on the other side of
the onion sets.
then covered the onions up and
I allowed the tops Of the onions to
stick up out Of the ground.
When the onions grow big
enough I will hoe them. We are
going to eat the onions.-Mary Viii
son. grade 5B, Sevastopol.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19
How BObbie Met the Fairies

zone Two Three Four Five Six
SIEVE Eli ht, Nine en- Eleven
Twelve!" doomed the great-grand-
father clock in the hall. Bobbie,
lying asleep in his bed, awoke
with start.
Midnight" he exclaimed. Nurse
Eva said that was when the fair
les came"
He arose from bed, donned his
jumper suit, and softly tiptoed
down the broad, heavily carpeted
stairs. For wonder the big door
was unlocked, and he slipped un-
noticed out into the night. The
grass was wet with dew, and
chilled Boobies bare feet. He
wandered into the garden and
there, sitting around the edge Of
the fountain, were dozens of little
fairy &ik. The lady fairies were
dressed in rainbow colors, and the
men were dressed in green and
gold.
"Hullo!" said Bobbie.
"Hullo!" called the fairies. "Who
are your"
1'm Bobbie," he replied, and l
came out to see the fairies. Do
you dance?"
Dancer OF course. We would
not be fairies if we didn't dance.
Want to see us dance?' chorused
the fairies.
Sure" said Bobbie, thrusting
his hands into his pockets.
The fairies flew to the ground
and began series of whirls and
twirls. Bobbie looked on amazed.
The fairies were a riot of color.
They dazzled him with their skill
in whirling.
Come on, Bobbie. You dance,
too" the fairies called.
you can borrow my wings"
said a good natured gentleman
fairy. He Immediately took off his
wings and fastened them to Bob
Sie's shoulders. At once Bobbie
felt a change pass over him. The
grass seemed much nearer his eyes.
The fairies eyes were on a level
with his own. Then ne began dane
ing. And such dancing as it was!
He sang FOR joy! At last he found
he was too tired to dance another
step Then the fairies had a feast.
Several spread a moonbeam table
cover, while more brought forth
tempting meats. There was pink
ice cream served on pink rose
leaves. There was a variety of col
ored candies served on oak leaves.
Little cakes with pink and yellow
icing; miniature pies and pud-
dings; everything Bobbie liked He
ate his fill, and when he finished
he could hardly walk. Everything
disappeared as by magic. and the
fairies called a cheerful goodbye
and flew away.
wake up, Bobbie," cried Nurse
Eva. shaking him gently. Break
fast is ready"
ooh, Nurse Eva! I saw the fair
ies," said Bobbie, sitting UP in bed
and rubbing his eyes. And I'm 60
ing to see them again tonight.
By Marguerite Hummert, Garfield
Junior High School.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19
FOR THE Y. M. C. A.

Rah! Rah! Rah!
Who are we?
Boys OF the Y. as you can see.
We play rough.
We play tough
We never do get quite enough.
Joy Bailey.