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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
HIT
IN AUTO.
SNASHUP

Lewis Wolfe, chauffeur for the steve
Johns garage. Chicago avenue. Eas,
Chicago. was driving Mitchell Six last
night containing Antony Domski. 4927
Melville avenue. and Mike yersacki
5O4-I51st street. bound fer Hammond
when at the b. & o. crossing on 145th
street. near the roundhouse. the car
was hit by =. & O. engine.
The automobile was badly damaged
Dorasli had his leg broken below the
knee. and Tersaclli received several Sc
we're cuts on the face from flying glass.
Wolfe escaped practically uninjured. a
call was sent into the police station
and the injured men were rushed to st.
Margarers hospital under the care OF
Dr.. u r. Johns.
This j. another one OF the unpro-
tected crossings IN thisfcity and VIII be
included in the ordinance which the
Chamber OF Commerce win ask the new
council to pass just as soon as they
are organized into working order.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
(By United Press.1

HALIFAX, Dec. 1l.-1IorbidIy curl
ous who sought TO enter Halifax today
were confronted by armed guards who
speedily shipped them out again on
special trains which were made up and
ready for the deportation.
Tho burial Of the dead is being con-
Quoted as rapidly as possible. volun-
teer grave d1ggers are hard At work day
and night. Relief work is hampered by
another storm.
Nine ships in the harbor were de-
stroyed -or badly damaged by the ex-
plosion, It developed today.
The armed guards detailed TO keep
the morbid out of Halifax had their
hrst hard work when three hundred
persons arrived from st. John. Some
were passed, the others deported. A
special guard has been sent 70 Truro
to halt sightseers there.
inhabitants of Halifax are on short
ened -StIons. The admiralty tavestiga-
tion OF the disaster was scheduled to
start today. Relief trains from many
cities, loaded wish clothing and sup
plies, are arriving here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
MOTORISTS
CARS CAN
BE HELD
Chicago Autoists Who In
jure People in Indiana
Will Have Something Else
to Think About Now
Precedent Is Set.

Chicago autoists, or those from other
points who come into Indiana and in.
jure the persons or property Of local
residents may suffer the attachment OF
their vehicles pending a settlement of
the damages occasioned.
This is the substance Of ruling made
in superior court at Hammond ycster-
day, establishing a precedent. Hereto
fore many lawyers held that only money
could be attached.
The ruling grew out of an injury sus-
tanned by John 3. Brookover in Chi.
eago. on June :. when a motor truck
belonging to Hsnzel Bros. Chicago. hit
Brookover's car. DANA ging 1t and caus
ing Mrs. Brookover TO be damaged
Brookover engaged Judge A. c. Huber
Reynolds building. Gary. as his at
torney. They watched for the car and
recently when II came into Lake county
il was attached.
For three days the court heard ar
guments for and against a motion, 70
quash the attachment. the defense be-
ing represented by Attorneys Bomberg-
er, Peters & Maitland
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
COUNTY ASSESSOR
LOSES HIS MOTHER
Mrs. John Black Passes
Away Today at Crown
Point.


CROWN POINT. md, Dec. l2.-Mrs.
John Black. mother OF William Black.
Lake county assessor. died today at
her home in this city. She was 76 years
Of age and the mother oF six children.
who are f. A. Black and Miss Hannah
Black OF Crown Point, Henry Black OF
Valparaiso. William Black Of Eagle
Creek. John IT, Of bayfield,. Wis. and
Mrs. Ella Sheppard Of Denv~r.
Mrs Black a very highly esteemed
woman. devoted mother and kindly
neighbor. was born in Mecklinburg.
Germany, in 1889. With her parents
she came to Lake county when she was
Is and lived here ever since. The in-
termcnt win take place from the home
at D. m. on Wednesday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
sHR|NERS To GIVE
SHOW FOR RED CROSS
Judge Y. S. Reiter Elected
Illustrious Potentate at
Orak Meeting.

The Shriners Of Oraig temple are 60.
ing to give their annual minstrel show
after the holidays and the entire re-
ceipts will go to the Red Cross TO be
distributed equally among the chap
ters in the district in which the mem
bers Of the temple live.
At a meeting of the shrine last even
ing it was decided to hold the min
strel show. Officers were elected for
the ensuing year and Judge Y. S. Reiter
OF the superior court bench at Ham
mond. was made illustrious potentate.
Tho other officers follow:
William Earle-Chief Rabban.
Andrew J. Smith--Assistant Rabban.
w u. Hunter-IIight Priest and Pro-
phet
Edward J. Harrison-OrientaI Guide.
j. T. Hutton-Treasurer
George Mallett-Recordcr
Past-Potentate Sharrer and Potentate
Reiter were appointed to represent Orak
at the imperial council at Atlantic City
in June. Past-Potentate George c.
LocklinN was presented with a past pot
entate jewel.
Illustrious Potentate Reiter viii an
nounce the appointment at the next
meeting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
DEATH OF
HOBART LADY
lspecial to Tl1e Ttmes.l

ina Reichert died Friday morning after
an illness OF several months from cam
Ger of the stomach. aged G. years, .
months and days. She Is survived BY
her husband, Robert Reichert. one son.
ia f1elciefa, anu l9pr usl n'erS. ar.
Carpenter OF Wheeler; Mrs. Martin Kib-
Ter and Mrs. Edith Traeger OF this
place. and eleven grandchildren.
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Lawrence at o'clock Sunday
afternoon at the ". z. church and the
interment was at Crown Till cemetery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
THIRTEEN GO TO GAL OvvS FOR RIOTING
GERMANY PREPARING FOR HER HEAVIEST BLOWS
u. S. Plans New Home
Guard of 100000 Men

WASHINGTON, Dec. IL The
War Department has completed
plan5 for volunteer foTca Of ap-
proEmatsly 100000 to replace the
national guard. An outline of the
propagation as drafted by Brigadisr
General jesse n. Carter and approv-
ed by Secretary Of War Baker Will
be made public within few days
and recruiting VIII bo put under
way
The plans call for recruiting of the
force, which Will be to this country
what tho Home Defense League is TO
Great Britain, by volunteer methods.
All physically At men between 1a and
Al and 81 and As VIII be eligible. Mo
man subject 70 the draft is TO be
enrolled.
The force is to ho @ federal insti-
tuition for duty anywhere within the
boundaries OF the United States, but
not outside. It VIII guard military
works, bridges, docks, aqueduots and
other important points, relieving ma
t3onal guard and army forces now
engaged IN that work.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
THROUGH WITH POLITICS
SAYS FRANK ]. O'R0URKE

Frank J. O'Rourlze. Hammond city
xealer and ono of the democratic lead
ers Of the town, has retired from poll
tics.
This announcement was brought forth
today by political story last evening
IN The Times regarding the question:
OF whether or not the incoming admin
istration could remove the present oc-
cupant of the city seaier's office
After the first OF the year" stated
O'Rourke. Il will be IN another business
regardless Of what the law is. l am
going 70 get out OF politics. There is
no money in IL. am not going %
stand in the way or the new administra-
tiou. I'm going to live in Hammond
and want 70 see them make n success
OF It."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11

There will be masculine sorrow and
feminine tears ia the quiet precincts
of the vault OF TIE TIMES composing
room tomorrow afternoon when Jack
CummingsF advertising makeup man.
leaves to serve in the United States
army. There are thousands and thou
sands Of people in the vault for it con-
tains the cuts which sdorn the ads and
news columns. The tall chap with the
cane-"this coat for Ss.50"-and the
lovely lady In the Cossard corset are
equally sorry that Jack is leaving them
but proud to know he viii fight for
democracy. The Herculean fellow in
The =. v. D.s and the shapely damsel
in underwear have grown very fond Of
Jack for he has been with them nine
years-master Of this vast assemblage
Of muscle and beauty.
Months ago they began TO fear they
would lose their beloved TO the war.
The dey Wien the world learned Of the
duplicity OF Count Won Bernstorff.
Cummings was In a surly temper. He
took the cut OF that greatest OF de-
ceivers and hurled it into the, deep re-
cesses Of the vault where lay Won
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
LEAVE BY
HUNDREDS
To FIGHT.
One Hundred and Forty Go
From Gary Tomorrow
Forenoon and Hammond S
Total to Date for Decem-
Der Is ITO Volunteers
With Many More Coming.

One hundred and forty volunteers are
to leave Gary tomorrow by way Of Ham
mond for Indianapolis and two addi-
tionaI coaches VIII be attached TO the
regular Nonon noon train that viii
carry also. thirty or forty men from
other parts OF Lake county.
Hammond viii turn out en- masse
once more to bid farewell to departing
heroes when seventy-ave enlisted men
leave Thursday noon and # IS probable
that it viii be the last public demon
stration for volunteers on their way 70
lContinned on Page sevenl -
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
NOTED STALLION
BURNED IN BARN
Willowdale Davis Country
Home at Crown Point
Suffers.

CROWN POINT. IND. Dec. 12-Wil-
lowdale. the country home OF Wil1 J.
Davis. the Chicago theater manager.
was visited by destructive fire this
morning when the largest OF the barns.
valued at $4,000. was utterly destroyed
By fire and all its contents. Strangwell.
the noted stallion. sire OF numerous
progeny, lost his life in the flames. as
lie was locked in a stall when the fire
broke out. Much grain and valuable
farm stuffs were destroyed. There was
a stove in the barn and il Is believed
that the fire caught from an overheated
pipe.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
ny HEFKY WOOD
EUnitsd Press StaR Correspondent.

WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES IN
ITALY, Dec. 11.-British and French
troops today are duplicating on the Ital-
aan front the impregnable British and
French trench lines on the west front
Avhile Germany and Austria prepare
their greatest OF all assaults to break
through.
The geographic advantages are with
the enemy. Every allied movement on
fat ground is plainly visible to the
enemy. River wales traverse the Alps
and furnish doorways for the invasion
which are exceedingly difficult OF de-
Tense. Roacways east and west over
the Alps furnish rapid means Of trans
fer of troops and materials for sudden
changing attacks.
Germany and Austria also have ac-
cess to the easiest and most direct Al
pine passes for the line of communica-
ton.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
DAN BROWN XMAS
TREE NEARLY READY

Tho municipal Christmas tree is TO
be unveiled. the candles lighted and the
gifts distributed this week by Mayor
elect Dan Brown. And the boys have
their faces washed until they shine and
their hair brushed and patted down.
The public hasn't any definite inform
ation on the slate for the new mayor
isn't talking, But the political gossips
are punching the bag and chewing the
fat. The latest is that Frank Fowler.
who is said 70 have been the heaviest
election bet winner. will be the next
chtsf Of police.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
EX J. w. PEGLER.
Especial to The Times. }

WITH 3zE e. <. FORCES, FRANCE.
Dec. 1l.--Amertcan artillery tried out
gas shells for the first time today.
Tho experiment was in connection
with complete rehearsal Of an assault
from preliminary preparatory fire down
to artaI "Hason work" and the final
charge.
Under conditions as nearly approx
mating those Of the battle lines as pos
s4ble the artillery hurled q big barrage
Of gas deluging triple line of enemy
trenches" In with the gas shells the
American guns mixed rain OF shrapneI
and tri-explosive projectiles.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
Omitted Press CabIegram.)

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 1L-PIans for
the greatest of all German offensive
campaigns on the western front were
laid ar n meeting Friday of Field Mar
shall Hindenburg, Premier HcrtIinE
and Quartermaster Ludendorf, accord
ing TO dispatches received here today.
The German strrtcgy, 1t was indi-
Gated, IS to OVerwhcIm British and
French or the west front prior TO the
arrival of many American troops.
In connection with reports with this
plan, 1t was noted today that the Ger
Snan high command has withdrawn
nearly all available German troops
heretofore thickIy scattered ON guard
duty 1IOnE the Dutch frontier. These
aroops rrc brimIs Bgnt 10 Flnnderss--
The German press interpret the Aus
trlan premler's recent speech 10 Hun
Earian delegates rs . promise to Aus
frO-Hungarians that they shRlf 40 to
she west front.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11

Hindenburg, Won Hollweg and Kaiser
Bill. The red faced lady. whose testi-
mony for Pinxham's Tea was printed
beneath her picture. was Indignant
traitor-but Evelyn Thaw, the Dolly
Sisters and the Milo Cigarette girl ap-
plauded loudly. And the whole row Of
girls in one-piece bathing suits. accord
ed the best shelf in the vault by the
editor. were delighted.
Jack Cummings goes TO war with the
blessing OF an army OF pugilists, ball
players. marathon runners, eight day
bicyclers, soldiers. chorus girls ana
fashion plates back IN the vault. No
German shell will ever reach that vault
i'm all probability-aud Jack would
have been very safe there. But he goes
forth 10 fight Now. don't think Jack S
popularity was confined TO the vault in
which the cuts are kept. The compos-
ing room. the linotype operators, the
pressmen. the mailers. the stereotypers
and the fellows upstairs where the copy
is made are one. to say nothing of the
editor who has TO stand for this one
piece bathing suit business. and all
arc for him and wish him we'll
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA search
ing investigation into the while mill
tary situation, particularly the organ
izing, training ana equjpptng OF the
national army was ordered by the sea-
ate military affairs committee today.
The investigation viii start in a few
days. Chairman Chamberlain announc-
ed that Secretary Baker and other high
officials Will be asked to give the exact
progress OF Americas wax preparations.
Another object of the irvestig alton, IL
was stated, Will be TO give congress and
the people. the exact facts ara silence
many false run.crs regarding conditions
~ ca;lsone-ie--ts.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
HOBART SUFFERS
A FIRE LOSS
Especial to The Times.l

HOBART. IND. Dec. 1.-The office
building and contents at the Schrabach
lumber yards was completely burned at
about IL O'Clock Sunday morning The
hre originated from an unknown source
and was first discovered by Mrs. Nculib
who lives near the place At that time
flames were pouring from the roof of
the building The fire department did
wonderful work ia keeping the fire from
spreading further and saved the ad-
joining buildings from burning
The loss is estimated at about S2.50O.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
CBy United Press cablarram.1

LONDON, Dec. 11.-over the whole
OF the western front today German
srtillery was roaring challenge to the
French and British armies. Somewhere
RlonS the great battle lines it was con-
f1dcntly believed Germany was prepar-
ing 10 make her heaviest attack since
the days Of the invasion OF 1914.
She IS masking the location chosen
for that assault by an artillery bonn
bardment impartially almost every sec
tor Of the British and French lines
Official reports. however, indicated 6
slightly stronger fire over the French
positions. From this II was deduced
here that IIindenburg had chosen the
Polius as opponents for his masse6
arrnies-reinforced BY numerous divi
sions recently transferred from the
Russian front.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
THREE LOUD
CHEERS FOR PETE

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, Dec. II. -
George Dolan of Gechanicsvills made
the mistake OF speaking dtsparag-
ingly OF Red Cross women and of
the Liberty Loan in the presence of
Pete Schanck, a German butcher.
polan found himself mixed mp with
a flock OF German hEts and was
brought TO tho hospital here today
fer repairs.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
[1aI- & : u
(By united Press cablegram.) }

LISBON, Dec. 1l.-Portugars sue
cessful revolution cost at least one hun
drew dead and FIVE hundred wounded in
clashes between the rebels and the old
government forces, according to latest
estimates today.
Complete order has been restored
Col Paes issued summary orders for
immediate execution Of all caught loot
ing or rioting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
BOENA IS
SENTENCED
Especial to The r.mes.)

CROWN POINT. IND. Dec. IL
Mike Bocna. the East Chicago murd-
erer, was found guilty in the Lake Cir
cult court by jury of murder and
sentenced to life imprisonment in the
state reformatory.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
HE PROMISES
WELLrBUT-

The weather man today promised
slowly rising temperature.
Last night thermometers hovered
around the eight below mark but this
afternoon the fluid jumped 20 about ten
above and was gradually rising.
Street car traffic wcs normal today
but heavy SHOWS downstate hampered
railroad schedules. Schools resumed
classes and linemen were busy repair
Ing broken telephone wires.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
FEvE:R|SH
ACTIVITY
SHOWN
On Western and Italian Fronts
Allies are Shaping to
Withstand Terrific
Battles.
By w. p. sISIMs.

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
THE FIELD, Dee. 11.-Germany Is
ztiII bringing Up troops around Cam
brat.
To date prisoners have been identi-
aed from at least - different German
divisions-indIcatinE presence In this
sector of at least $4,000 soldiers. All
of these have been brought up bur-
rledIy since General HaiS's smashing
blow.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE nation
II prohibition amendment to the consti-
tuition win come up for consideration
in the house next Monday under unan.-
ncus agreement by the house today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
TWO SMALL
FIRES TODAY

Two small blazes We're quickly ex-
tinguished by the FIRE department this
morning. The first call routed the men
out Of Central station at $50. a small
roof nre at 500 Fayette street. was the
cause. The second alarm sent the de-
pa-tment to 7Ss Walter street, where a
chimney was burning out. Little dam
age waH reported at either home.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
ATHLETES WILL
BE REWARDED

Members Of the Hammond high
school football team are 70 be awarded
white jersey nccklcss sweaters-the
kind 70 be worn under a coat-for
winning the Northern Indiana cham
pionship. Principal McElroy announced
today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
HANGING ON RESERVATION.
FULL ACCORD WITH LAW.

Execution OF sentences passed on the
negro soldiers who figured IN the Eous-
ton riots was in fun accordance with
the law the war department stated this
afternoon. While refusing to give out
the official reporting Of the hanging ct
13 cciored soldiers the department said
the commander had power TO act with
out review or approval in advance by
Washington.
The court martial which tried the
Houston rioters had been carefully SC
lected. 1t consisted practically entire
ly of general officers to make the trial
and avoid injustice which might ag-
gravate the race issue
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11

The supply % natural gas has given
out in East Chicago and Indians rIar-
Dor and IS a result an large number OF
families scattered all over the city arc
without fuel TO cook with and in many
instances are without means or heating
their homes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11

CLEVELAND, Dec. 1l.-Eight OF the
American steel ana Wire Compa1y's
plants were closed here today due to
the lack OF fuel. Ten thousand men
were thrown out Of work temporarily.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11

(By United Press Csblsgranl.)
PARIS, Dec. 11.-Artillerying n some
sectioas OF lorraine and Alsacs wa5 re
ported IN today's official statement
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11

AS in the United States the war
has brought into the government the
big business men of Canada. 1t
Col. G. c. Ballantyne, one Of the
ablest men in the Dominion, is the
new minister from the Province of
Quebec.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-11
Y-ONE
SENT Up
FOR LIFE
SENTENCE:
Federal Government Uses Stern
Measures In Furnishing
Soldiers for Their
Grimes.
(Hy United Press.o

FT. HOUSTON, TEX, Dec. II.
Thirteen negro soldiers were
hanged early today for participa-
ton in the Houston plot of August
81. Forty-one were given a life
sentence in the federal prison, one
a sentence of two years and six
months, and three sentences OF
two years. Five were acquitted.
HANGED THIS MORNING.
The thirteen negro soldiers were
hanged at III a. m. near Camp
Travis. They were members Of
the oath U. S. Infantry. The riots
resulted in the death Of seventeen
and injury of q.
Military and local police succee.es
in suppressing the disturbance after
night of riotuous terror Al the blacks
were finally rounded up and placed in
jail pending trial before a L. s. army
court martial.
The military trial which went into
the causes of the outbreall occupied a
number OF weeks
HANGING ON RESERVATION.
So far as officially known this is the
first execution of American soldiers on
American territory since America eu-
tered the war.
The execution was in charge OF Major
John W. Ruchman. commander OF the
southern department. II took place on
the government reservation on Salado
creek. no one aside from military Off
cials knew of the impending execution
until this morning.
The verdict convicting tho black sol
diers was returned Nov. so. it was stat
ed officially.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-02-06

been learned that on last Friday night
the wires ON the pump at Whites cafe
were cut. This makes the second
time that they have been cut since
the cafe was moved into the new
building on Pennington road. The
owners are at a loss to find any mo-
tive for the deed and fail to see any
object unless the place has a mum Der
of enemies about the town who wish
the concern no good. The only dan
ger resulting from the cut is that the
water pump may freeze up and the
owners would then be under heavy
expense to purchase new one What
benefit anyone could derive from an
action of this kind is hard to see and
the whole affair is more the trick of
q school boy than that of a grown
person.
Briefs.
at her home.
Miss Florence Webster has gone to
New York where she will spend the
remainder of the winter.
Mrs. John Viets entertained the
mbers Of the Book and Thimble
club at her home this afternoon.
Mrs. r. o. Clark of East Berlin is
confined to her home with pneumonia.
V. NJ. Turner of East Berlin has
received word of the death Of his
sister, Mrs. Burns OF Rockland, Maine.
Mrs. w. H. Webster and son, Mer-
ton, have closed up the Webster home
for the winter and have gone to East
Hartford where they will stay until
spring.
Mrs. A. Benson of New Haven Is
visiting relatives in East Berlin.
George Stepler Of East Berlin was
given birthday surprise party by a
number Of the employees Of the Ar
mour and company of New Britain
last Saturday night. During the eve
ming they presented him with a watch
chain. He was formerly employed
by the firm.