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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
WINERY WRITES WOOD
A CONSCR|PT|ON LETTER

w J. WINERY. a member of the
Lake County Bar associa ton, has sent
the following letter to Congressman
VIII r. Wood:
April 90. 1917.
Hon. VIII Il. Wood.
House of Representatives
Washington, d. G.
Dear Friend have your letter OF
the 18th inst. asking about the sentf-
ment prevailing in this locality on the
question of conscription or raising an
army through a call for volunteers,
and in reply will say thas I had been
considering writing you even before
receiving your letter.
l think I can say without any hest
fancy that the undoubted sentiment is
in favor of universal military service.
Each week for the last three weeks
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
Well, War Isn't so Bad
at Terre Haute Where
Recruits Get Kisses

TERRE HAUTE. IND. April 21
War is not so bad after all. ac-
cording to the first five men who
enlisted yesterday at local recruit
ing offices to fight for Uncle sam.
Two pretty girls. Miss Viola Dives
and Miss Elsae Moore. actresses
appearing at local theatre. em-
braced and kissed the first FIVE men.
The sixth man III line had a fresh
shave and carnation in his but
tonhole. but he was disappointed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
Latest
Bulletins
BY CHARLES p. STEWART.

BUENOS AIRES, April 21-Argen-
tine has made formal demand on Ger
many for satisfaction for sinking of the
Argentine steamer Monte Protegido by
German submarine Ia Nacion. the
leading Argentine newspaper. announc-
ed today the government would de-
clare war if Germany's reply is unsat-
isfactory.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
HAMMOND
BOY WINS
HONORS
WINNERS IN
COUNTY CONTEST

Winners in the annual choral, ora
torical and declamatory contests Of
Lake county high schools, held at
Gary yesterday afternoon and even-
ing, were as follows:
ORATORY.
F.rst-Hammond (Albert Jabaay).
Second-whiting (Jasper Gevirtz).
CHORAL.
First-whtting.
Seconl-Emerson,G Gary.
DECLAMATORY.
Tirst-East Chicago (Henrietta
RosenthaD.
second-whi1ing tn1iriam Cor
don).
Choral and Declamatory-niss Ed
ma Whdpple, Michigan City; Mildred
ravwer, Laporte; Clara Thompson,
Oak Park.
oratory-F. Davidson, Indiana uni
ver.tty; G. E. johnson, Butler col
,sSe: C. o. Boyd, Northwestern uni
rsrxtsy; Marie Bowles, Mishawaka.
PRIZES.
rirsts-Gold medals; seconds, sill
rsr. In singing, silver cup was
ar~+ pr1ze, q shield second prize.
OFFICERS.
a. T. Elliot, Lowell, president; II.
r snstzer, Crown Point, vice pres!-
dent; E. A. spaulding, secretary; 7.
n. McElroy, treasurer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
BY PERRY ARNOLD

Omitted Press STAFF Corxespondeat.)
NEW YORK, April 2i.-While
official statements continued to re-
late the forward sweep of the
Franco-Britsh armies, interest
centered today on unofficial re-
ports indicating wide spread and
grave disorders in Germany and
Austria.
:. Berlin official statements de-
MED any rioting and insisted the
genera strike called in protest
against the reduction in bread "a
tlonS had been settled.
Copenhagen and Amsterdam heard
many reports of thousands of working
men joined in disorder and of desner-
ate results of German military leaders
to persuade reduction of work on the
ground that absence of men from muni-
ton plants might seriously hamper the
soldiers.
Meanwhile Dutch and Swiss cities
heard runners indicating gradual crumb-
ling of Germany's influence in .1ustria
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
BY United Press.

KANSAS CITY, April 21.-Anton Ha-
verkamp, arrested in Kansas City April
IL as a German spy. was interned here
today as prisoner of war the first
prisoner in the middle west He has
been sent to Fort Riley.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21

we have had meeting of the Ham
mond Chamber Of Commerce when
number of speakers have addressed
the citizens of Hammond on the ques-
tions involved in this war with Ger
many. and, on the questions of raising
an army. providing for its equipment
CONTINUED on page eIgntl
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
,By United Press cabIegram.,

PARIS. April 2I.-More ground
was gained south of Rheims by
the French today while General
NiyfIie's forces beat back German
attacks around Mont Hamf. xyrest-
ed from the enemy few days ago.
The French official statement an
nouncing these details of the last
tveDty-four hours fighting derIar-
ed heavy losses have been infgirt-
ed on the Germans. "ArtiIery was
active during the night north OF
the Aisne.- the statement said.
"Cannonading is on east of CaronRe
and north of Rheims. French forces
gained ground south of Juxincourt
and east of Courcy; German nj
tack on Mont Haut was rcpnlsesi
with Icavy losses to the enemy.
French raided German lines on the
Champais:ne."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
SIXTY MORE
RECRUITS TO
GO FROM HERE

Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday OF
next week will see sixty yoing men
who have enlisted in the United States
army at Sergeant Weichs office n
Hammond, sent to For Wayne. Wal
ter Crosell. Ray l. Roy, George III.
Peterson. Virgil Groat and william =.
Bathurst lefr today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
RY United Press.

WASHINTON, April 21.-The British
government has granted safe conduct to
Count TarnowsN and his party, who
are expected to depart next week for
Vienna, the state department announced
today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
United Press CabIegram.

ROME, April 21.-A revolution is
imminent in Hungary. As a result of
various disturbances Budapest and
twenty-five other towns have been pro-
claimed in a state of siege.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
United Press cablegram.

SIoChHOLM, April 2l.-Stauning
the Danish socialist minister, announc-
ed that the socialist peace conference
would open early in May and expressed
hopes that American socialists would
participate.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
United Press cablegram.

PITTSBURG. April 2l-Nick FeiIis.
Hungarian. was instantly killed and
three others fatally injured today when
large quantities of dynamite exploded
in a plant near here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
United Press cab1egram.

YMUIDEN. HOLLAND. April 2I.-
Nineteen Americans and fifteen of other
nationalities. composing the crew of the
kongsli. the Norwegian steamer. landed
here today They reported their vessel
sunk by mine.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
BIG TIME AT
THE STANDARD

The employees of the Standard Steel
Car company are having a big time at
their flag raising this Afternoon and it
was to be a great demonstration
full account of the celebration Will be
given in these columns in the next
issue. The program in full was;
L. (a) Young Band (Selected).
OBJ Young's Band (Selected).
. Invocation-Red Floyd Adams.
3. Speech-Hon. Mayor ]. D. Small
ley.
4. Reading. "The Name of Old Glory
Mrs. Ethel Hirsch-Chartier.
s. Raising the Flag-By Enlisted
Employees Not Yet Assigned to Duty.
6. Song. "The Star-Spangled Banner"
BY the Audience, accompanied by the
band.
l. Rifle Salute by g. \. R.
6. Speech--Mr: y. +. Boone.
O. Song. America the Audi
ence accompanied by the band.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
United Press Cablegrarn.

LISBON. April 21.-The Portuguese
cabinet has resigned because the cham
ber rejected its decree instituting a ma
tional economic council
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21

ELKHART-TheC c. G. Conn company
of this city is working on a s250.000
contract for the United States govern
ment of 100 sets of band instruments
with twenty-eight instruments to each
set.
LAPORTE-The Red Cross raised
more than 81, 800 in cash the first day
of it's campaign in LaPorte.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21

7 = -
LONDON, April 2I.-Fieid Mar
shaI Haf,g sent another blow at
Cambria today and advanced more
than mile toward That strong
hold of the HindeDburg line. The
capture of Gonmelieu was an
nossnced in nm official statement
today. The British commander re-
ported sharp fighting In this drive.
He likewise detailed repuIse of Il
German attack at Fauquisssrt and
considerable artillery firing at
number of places along the front.
The British line has advanced n
mile nearer Cambria.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21

Honors were divided in the annual
choral. oratorical and declamatory con-
tests of Lake county high schools held
a, E'roebel school auditorium. Gary, yes
(CLnLInurd age rNe)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21

WASHINGTON. April 21.-Opponents
Of the conscription army bill this after
non started filibuster tactics to. delay
the measure in the senate. Senator
Thompson demanded the regular order
and consideration of the spy bill.
COLUMBUS. O. April 81. - Seven
guardsmen and eight unknown men en-
gagged in pitched battle on the state
fair grounds after two loitcrers had
been surprised in the cavalry barn
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
(RULLETrN.l

tBy United Press Cablegra-n.)
LONDON, ENGLAND, April 2l.-ren
thousand strikers. mostly rnunittoa
workers, tried to burn the town hal at
Magdeburg yesterday, according 20 a
dispatch 20 the Exchange Teleara pl,
company from oldenzaaI, Holland.
Soldiers fred on the rioters, killing and
pounding many. and the town now is in
a state of siege.
tMagdeblArg is the capital Of the
Prussian province of Saxony and one OF
the strongest fortresses in the German
empire It, is seventy-six miles from
Berlin and is the seat of great steel
works and machine shops forming mart
Of the Krupp works. The city had a
population in 1900 of 229. 9.663)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
CIVILIANS
REPORTED
SHOT DOWN
Dutch and Swiss Cities Hear
Sensational News BsT-
lin Denies II.
(BuLLETIN.A
(Ry pnited Press Can1eo,n

tBy DATED Press Caolee1ur-f
COPENHAGEN, April 2l. = si..ty
thousand wcrkmen at Berlin are stin
resisting all efforts of the government
to end the general strike, according TO
word received here. At Nurerll br rr
5000 workmen were said to have toi1ed
the strike. Tt was announced f,ise
Chancellor Hollweg refused an audience
with derutarion of strikers.
(BULLETIN)
(By United Press Cablegran.,
BERLIN, April 21.-Thirty thousand
munition workers in Berlin and standau
are out on a general strike today in pro
test against reduction Of the bread
ration.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-21
. x 7 RA
BY United Press.
(BULLETIN.)

NEW YORK, April 21.-Two German
destroyers were sunk and one other
possibly destroyed when the enemy ves-
sells attempted raid on Dover.
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tContinued on page two.B
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tContinue6 on page twr,
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-15

above all on the same conditions to
keep friends with yourself; here is
the task for all that a man of forth
tude and delicacy."-Robt L. Stephen
son.
From San Francisco home we eros
sed the ferry to Oakland, took the
train oye the Southern Pacifls via
Sacramento and Ogden, crossed an
arm OF the bay on the largest ferry
boat in the world, taking the largest
trains over at once by cutting in sec
tiOns.
We passed through the old gold
fields and saw the sluice-ways where
they washed the gold and the torn-up
ground from which the precious metal
had been taken. We halted five min
utes at Observation Point, called
America" for a view and to take on
another engine to help US up to the
summit of 1000 feet. From there it is
30 miles to the summit with a raise OF
3 5000 feet. We crossed the great Salt
Lake forty miles by rail, a marvel oil
engineering and construction, reached
Ogden by noon, Pocatello It seven and
American Falls at nine, in a snow
storm, and we are at home again after
three and a half months full of in
terest and pleasant recollections.
S. II. MCCULLOUGH.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-15

nature and art 10 be seen. Landscape
views. animal parks, conservatory,
botanical gardens, art gallery and mu-
scum ofc%urioaitlea, academy OF science
w herc stuffed animals with landscapes
showing native poses, beautiful back
grounds showing mountains and seen
cry. The park Is four miles long and
a half mile wide. A beautiful resort
where mans hand has assisted nature
in making a place u could visit Of
ten and not tire.
We spent one day on a sightseeing
car accompanied by a guide With a
%megaphone who pointed out to US the
points OF interest along the way. We
crossed the bay on a large ferry boat
which took autos. drays, milk wagons
and people across 10 Oakland. We
saw the principle buildings In Oak
land. her went To Berkeley the cele-
brated college town and saw the
buildings and grounds. the Greek
theatre and stadium. Returning we
went TO see Ravens art gallery whore
is the finest collection OF paintings and
statuarY / think | ever saw The
guide Who knew the names Of pic
lures and artists added to the pleas
ure Of viewing the paintings. We re-
turned by the way Of Oakland and the
ferry where we could see the gunboats.
Mares and Goat islands whore soldiers
and marines are quartered. Other
places which attracted us were the
Desmond Palace one of the richest
aud most beautiful rooms ! ever saw
anywhere. The interior walls are en-.
tirely covered with mirrors and the
ceiling adorned with paintings. Viz.
Xaida. Aida. lion tanner Of Pompeii
Cleopatra. King Ahasuerus, orienta
maiden. Taurbourine Girl, Diana, Kinl
solomon. Queen Esther, Nero at thu
Circus. Prosperity. Roman Senator
Rebecca at the Well and Venus. Thes
paintings are from the brush of IN.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-15
amous artist, Eldorado Toiettl.

famous artist, EldoradO Tojetti.
The Palace hotel Is one Of the fin
est hotels and Is located in the BUSH
ness center and has the offices Of the
Southern Pacific railroad located
therein. The famous picture THE
Pied Piper Of Hamlin" is installed
there. We enjoyed the bay and piers
and boats. Vessels from all parts Of
the world were there. The Preside
and u. S. mint we're closed to visitors
on account OF the war. other build
ings we saw were the City Hall and
the Auditorium. The commissioners
room in the City Hall was furnished
in carved oak from Siberia. We at
tended a patriotic demonstration. in
the Auditorium where fifteen thou
sand people were assembled to do
honor to the units from the University
of California and Stanford. The ca
diets, regulars, home guards and
marines in uniform marched in line.
Students from the universities made
up the units, second aud third, friends
of France, numbering AZ, from Uni
versity of California, and the fourth,
friends OF France, q in number. from
Stanford university, who went to serve
In the ambulance and hospital service
In France. An interesting program of
sixteen numbers was rendered. The
speakers were among the most emin-
emit of the country.
Another historic spot is Portsmouth
square. centrally located, well seated
for the comfort of the visitors and
contains the fountain-monument in
honor of Robert Louis Stephenson
Upon this monument is inscribed
Things to Remember" by the author
Viz. ITO be honest, to be kind, e
earn a little, to spend a little less. tC
have a family. his presence to re
%nounce when that is necessary anC
not be embittered, to keep a few
friends but these without capitation
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-15
BETTER KODAK PICTURES.

There are eight reasons why you
will want to have your finishing done
at the Star Music House.
First-The work is done in Ameri-
can Falls.
Second-The work is done by pro-
fessional photographers.
Third-They help you make better
pictures.
Fourth-They develope and print
every day in the week except Sunday.
Fifth-They will give a 6x9 enlarge
ment of your best negative when
your work amounts to 81.
Sixth-The price is right.
Seventh-They have invested their
money in the same kodak finishing
equipment as used in cities with a
population of 5000.
Eighth-Why should you have your
work sent to other towns? ? ? =? Z
Remember the place. Star Music
House.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-15
OUR CALIFORNIA TRIP.

Well. We have had a line Wait with
our sons. Bret and Perry, and our
daughter-in-law. Evelyn, and several
Of our other friends Ga Los Angeles
and surrounding towns, but must now
turn our faces homeward
SO one line evening we said good
bye 10 our friends. boarded "A South
ern Pacific train for San Francisco.
We took tho coast route going through
burbank, Santa barbara and near
Monterey. noted for rs old buildings,
one N which was built from lumber
from Australia aud erected Ia 1913.
Monterey also claims the FIRST adobe
and The nrat theatre GA California
where Jenny Lind lang In 1861 Also
Of Monterey the teakwood hulk Of the
Natalie. he ship that carried Napol-
con Boneparte 70 the isle OF Elba is
stranded
Santa Cruz was another place OF
interest which we passed c%nroute,
reaching San Francisco Saturday al !
.. M. We located az Howard street
near third at The American hotel sun
day morning We attended the Central
N. =. church and az night went 20
the first N. h. IN the afternoon we
went 20 the exposition grounds, found
all the buildings gone except the Cali
iornia and the Arts buildings The
art building was filled with paintings
and statuary, a feast for picture low
ers. We enjoyed our trip out 20, the
Ciiu House. where We saw the ocean
and rocks with seals playing on them
We stroiled through Sutro park where
numerous statues OF old historic char.
acters we're located at intervals about
the park. The famous SutrO baths
are located here.
A varied program OF interest wal
enjoyed IN our visit 20 Golden Gati
park. There Ia almost everything Ii
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-15
GERMANS ABANDON MESSINES
LINES OF DEFENSE

The British continue to reap the
fruits of their victory at Messines a
week ago. Signs of a new German
retreat are evident. During the num-
Der of days that have elapsed since
the Irish took the ridge and drew the
thorn out of the side of Ypres, the
Bavarian crown prince made only two
serious attempts to regain it. Both
failed. Thursday it seemed as if il
was realized there was no chance.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-15

Along a front of about two miles be-
tween Lys river and st. Yves he with
drew the troops from the first-line
trenches.
Our troops" reported Sir Douglas
Haig, have followed up the enemy
closely and have made considerable
progress east Of Ploegstert wood. We
also gained ground during the night
in the neighborhood of Gaepart."
AS a result Of the Teuton main base
in this sector, Warneton, a little more
than three miles from Messines, is
seriously menaced. All front dis
patches agree that there will be no
stopping until it is in British hands.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-15

Three arrests of slackers have been
made at Astoria, Oregon, for failing
to register.
H. D.. Boone, representative of the
Federal Reserve bank of the 18th dis
trict, says Idaho will be short in her
Liberty Loan subscriptions.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-15

WANTED-A boy ~ to 16 to work on
farm. Good wages. Notify the
American Falls Press or G. o. Mar
tens. +
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-15

The government crop report in
France shows better prospects than
last year.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-15

LOST-Crown case, 15-jewel gold
watch, between Sparks ranch and
Warm Springs. IS reward upon re-
turning to the Press. 6-15-29
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-15

FOR RENT.-Irrigated land, forty
acres, n mile from town; eighty
acres, five miles from town. For par
ticulars see
tt ]. D. ISAAK.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-15
r..-+rs-.@~4sr4.
CLASSIFIED ADS

WANTED-120 acres Of stubble land
plowed this spring, 6 miles from
town. Address Martens Brothers,
Route l, Box II.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-15

Buy a Liberty Loan Bond. 1t is a
patriotic duty for all who are able to
buy a bond to do so, and the payments
are so arranged that nearly all can do
so. Put Liberty Bonds on your list.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-15

FOR SALE-Blewett 14-foot Harvester
in good running order. Time until
October /. Inquire Roy Earring,
Neeley, Idaho. ~5-29-6-1S
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-15

FOUND-Purse containing money and
a paper which the owner can iden-
tify. Apply at Press office.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-15

If you expect to purchase Dry Goods or Clothing in the near f-
ture you can buy during this week with the assurance that one
cent out of each dime will go to the Red Cross Society-of course
you'll buy groceries anyway, but Just remember the dates and
make your purchases as large as possible.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-22
COSTS AND ADVERTISING.

Some men can think up queer ar
guments when trying to sell goods.
For instance, dealer the other day
said, Il don't advertise, so can give
you what save in that way in the
cost Of the goods"
II was noticed that the man kept
no clerks. He could do all the bust
ness there was for him on that basis
without assistance 1t would have
been Just az logical for him to say. II
keep no clerks. 40 / can save that ex-
pense. and | give YOU the difference =
Anything that increases business,
should reduce expenses. When man
increases sales by advertising or by
keeping more help the cost Of selling
any article. II the business Is well
managed should be less than before
The small and nonadvertised business
has too much overhead expense for its
volume OF sales. AS matter OF com
mon experience 1t is not able to give
low prices Enid Events