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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02

To preserve r Indiana and the ma
ton wonderful park Of unique natural
foftnatich a,nd extraordinary beauty is
the object Of a body of individuals and
organizations who are planning a vast
scenic and historical pageant. which is
to be given on the sand dunes Of
Northern Indiana on May 80 and June 3.
That the dunes. one of the great
beauty spots in this country. must not
become despoiled by the coming of the
factory builder and the mill owner. but
must be saved for the enjoyment of the
people of the country as a national park
is the conviction of the Dunes Pageant
association. composed of civic bodies.
nature lovers, artists and those aware
Of the immense interest Of the region
from a historical point OF view.
There viii be several thousand people
to take part in the pageant. which is
being written by Thomas Wood Stevens.
noted for his composition and present
ing of pageants, and the spectacle viii
be staged on some beautiful area Of
the region Of sand hills along the shore
of Lake Michigan Already many or
CARNATIONS are selecting those who viii
dance or sing in groups, or appear f.
characters in the vast plot which "
include in scope the days OF the IS
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02

Of giving congress his message tonight
Meantime the tension spread through
out the city While President Wilson is
delivering his message to the joint ses-
sion his words Will be trealnins along
the cables to the capitals of al foreign
governments, excepting to those gov
ernments against whom Gle president
will urge this nation to direct its armed
forces.
To the Teutonic empires the mes
sage probably VIII be conveyed either
bv wireless or cable through the Swiss
minister here. while it is possible that
the administration resolution declaring
a state Of belhgerency exists between
Germany and the United States may be
acted upon tonight this Is not thought
probable There was indication today
that even s1sle members who are SOL
idly behind the president want to dis
cuss the matter.
And there is belief that some mem
bers who have consistently opposed war
VIII flght to the last against any war
like action such pacifst opposition
was forecast to00y in the appearance
at the capitol of between two and three
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02
STRIKE MAY
SOON Be SETTLED
Conference at City Hall is
Amicable and Good Re
suits Follow.

Mayor John Smalley and city Judge
Fred Barnett assumed the roles Of ar
hitrators this morning in Judge Bar
nett's court and succeeded in temper
arily settling the Standard Steel Car
Company strike
Attorney Joseph Conroy. represent
ing several strikers. under arrest. ask
ed the court to endeavor to settle the
strike and postpone the cases Judge
barnett called Mayc> Smalley and
III. Vincent, general manager of the
company, and a. w. Domke. general
foreman.
1t took several hours OF arguing be
fore the representatives Of the strik-
ers. led by John Koedars. would agree
TO listen to proposal Mr. Conroy
suggested that the men return to work
under certain conditions If at the
end Of two weeks they are stin dis
satisfied their grievances VIII be
stra ightened out by Mayor Smalley
end Judge Barnett
j. X. SUnson for the company.
agreed to increase the working force
satisfactorily. If the men would return
to work tomorrow morning If the
men return and keep up the average
daily output. which is said to be
twenty-five cars on a track, they will
receive 1926 day. II at the end of
two weeks trial the men are satisfied
the strike will be called of. The men
VIII meet tonight to decide.
The police have had little trouble
with the strikers Judge Barnett con
tinued the cases of the seven men
chorged with assault until April 10. If
the men agree to continue to work he
wiz dismiss the charges against ther.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02
I. U. GLEE CLUB IS
COMING HERE

The Indiana University Cleo Club has
made a number of trips over the state
this season, the present one including
Connersville. Richmond and Martins
vile as well as indianapolis. Concerts
also Will be given in Fort Wayne. De
catur. Anderson Marion. Gary, Ham
mond and Chicago
Indications point to record attend
ance or college graduates and former
students from score of universities
and colleges and the concert and dance
combined VIII make the affair the lead
ing college social event of the season.
The high schools also will be well rep
resented among the dancers
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02
TIMES AIDS
RECRUITING

Capt. A. P. Melton. Engineer Officers
Reserve Corps. L. S. A, states that the
enlistment information printed in THE
TIMES has aided him in getting names
for the Engineering Reserve Corps.
7 have received many applications
from Gary. East Chicago. whiting and
Hammond" said Capt. Melton. The
war department instructed the officer
to get names of engineers and mechanics
who are willing to serve in the event of
war. They will be called out only in
case of war. Engineers. surveyors.
craftsmen. machinists. fremen. loco
motive engineers. painters. carpenters.
labor foremen. bridge builders and me-
chanics of all kinds are needd
Capt. Melton's phone is Gary twenty
seven. He may be addressed by mail
at Gary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02
TEN A QUART
AT CAPITAL
CBy United Prers1

INDIANAPOLIS. April For the
second time within year. IndlanaD-
Oils consumers were today forced to
meet a raise OF ! cent In the price Of
milk in all quantities. This represents
and increase of 25 per cent during the
year. Milk today sold for 10 cents
quart; cents a pint and cream at IS
cents a pint and cents a half-pint
Dairymen assert that with present
prices producers would make more out
Of selling their cattle COR meat and
disposing OF their feed instead Of sell
ling milk. The demand for evapor-
ated milk for export is also tending
to lower the supply.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02
TEAR DOWN OLD
GARY LANDMARK

Postmaster Kostbade has had torn
down on his farm, northeast of town,
occupied by his son, Louis, the frame
part of the house, and Will replace same
with a terra Gotta and stucco structure.
The part of the house torn down was
erected by Captain Oats in the late
4O's or early sos, on the wall was
found a Chicago Democrat, bearing the
date Of 1852 In those early days. for
this section. the Oats house was counted
very nice and comfortable one. Mr.
Kostbade, some number Of years ago.
built the brick part joining the frame
part on the west-Hobart Gazette.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02
JUDGE HARDY's COURT

Armand FilIing had q marriage an
nulled contracted with Althea z Pill
ing. He was married on February 8 and
the folio ying day he discovered that
his bride had never been divorced. She
was led to believe by her former hus-
band that q divorce had been secured.
and soon as the fact was discovered
Pilling filed suit to have the marriage
annulled.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02

high seas by the Imperial German
Government, and
whereas we hold that honor and
dignity and our rights so invaded
dearer than life itself.
he it therefore resolved that we.
the members OF Gary Lodge No.
1852 benevolent and Protective
Order of FE1ks. endorse the action of
the President Of the United States
in severing diplomatic relations
with the Imperial German Govern
ment. and we call upon him TO take
such immediate measures as will
vindicate the honor of our Country
and safeguard the lives of its citi-
zens
We call upon Congress to cooper
ate with the President and to con
fer upon him such additional pow
ers and to provide such means
Will enable fun measure of re-
spect TO be exacted from the Ger
man or any other government upon
earth
we favor immediate prepared
ness for such purposes and Obliga-
tory military training and service
as essential and Indispensable means
to that end.
We pledge ourselves as loyal and
patriotic Americans to render such
aid and assistance to the Govern
ment Of the United states as it shall
determine most salutary.
Re it further resolved that copies
Of these resolutions be telegraphed
to the President, to Hon. win r.
Wood Cur Congressman and to the
Grand Exalted Ruler.
JAMES V. HAGUES,
Exalted Ruler.
A H. BELL. Secretary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02
~" SWITCHMAN DEAD

Warner Dahlberg, &c years old. Joliet.
Ill, brakeman employed by the Ell
gin. Joliet and Eastern railroad. was
injured yesterday while riding on a
Porter-Gary train. He died of his in
juries in a few hours
Dahlberg's body was brought to Gary.
Undertakers williams and Marshall to-
day shipped the remains to Joliet. Ill.
Dahlberg was unmarried.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02
cHrcheo LIVE STOCK.

Hogs-Receipts. $4,000; market, slow,
10 lower; mixed. s14.T5 1886; good.
sI5.1OmI53o. rough $i4.60 a 14.75;
light. s1450015.30; pigs $10.50 a 14.10-
Cattle - Receipts, 1900; market.
steady. 10 lower: beeves. ss.1oQ 1850;
cows-heffers. $500 1915; stockers-
feeders. s7.o0@9.so; texans. S9.4O 1o.7oi
calves. s950@1400; western steers.
so 70 n LOO.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02
DEATH Of WELL
KNOWN FARMER

Ernest G. Schreiber. a well known
farmer and president Of the American
Potato Machinery Company. died sud
denly Sunday evening at his residence
on Schneider avenue, Mr.. Schneider
was hurt in an automobile accident
last Monday. Since that time he had
been feeling poorly. Saturday he took
turn for the worse and failed rapid
ill., He passed away last night about
Hc!ock.
M Schneider had lived in this city
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02

all his life, being so years old at the
time Of his death Besides his wife
he is survived by four children.
Claudia, Amelia. Herbert and Wilbur
Mr.. Schrieder belonged to the
Knights Templar order OF the Masonic
lodge and the funeral will be held uu-
der its auspicies Wednesday afternoon
from the residence. Rev. John c. Par
rett will officiate. Burial will be in
oak HiN Cemetery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02
cnrcAno PRopucE.

Butter-Creamery extras, 4Sc; cream
cry frsts. 42a4212c; hrsts. sea 41ci
seconds. asa CSC.
Egrs-ordinaries, 29e291sc' hrsts.
500 301zc.
Live Poultry-Fowls, 24c; ducks, II
a 2sc. geese. 13a16c. springs. 24c; tur-
KEYS 2Oc
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02

thousand pacifsts, who swarmed all
corridors and in some instances in
vaded Offices of representatives and
senator's in the house and senate office
building.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02
NAVY DEPARTMENT
RECEIVES SUB BIDS
(Ry United prennN

WASHINGTON. April 2-The Navy
Department has received bids from
about nifty firms to construct one or
more submarine chasers each. Some OF
the firms bids on a cost and percenta &c
basis and others on job rate
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02
WILL MEET
NASSE

there viii be 2 mass meeting OF East
Chicago citizens held ct once in Ma
sonic temple. II that nall can be Sc
cured.
1t is understood that the temple is
available tomorrow night or Wednes-
day night and is held in reserve for
that purpose.
The local reserve company lost one
of its members Saturday. Thomas Don
ohue Jr, on account of the age of the
applicant. He is 16 years old.
A new recruit was added, however, so
the number Is still fifty-six.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02

The British and French armies
continue to pound away at the Ger
man lines extending from north of
Cambria 10 south of scissors, but the
two principal points of attack are
north and about ten miles west of
Cambria and in the La Fere region,
south of St. Ouentia
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02

T Whezv-1tay. $50 & July ss--.o7 X
September, $15+;3.
Corr-May. s122z; July, $1-2o%;
September. s11Sis.
oats-May. 6s7s; July, 5s%c; Sep
tember, 53Ac.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02
To Prevent The Grin

Colds cause Grip-Laxative Brono
Qutnine removes cause. There is only
one "Brorno Quinine." T. w GROVES
signature on box. 25c.-Adv,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02
SAVE THE dunes"
CRY FOR INDIANA

ing of De Soto to the Mississippi valley
down to the times of the frightfuI Fort
Dearborn massacre. which occurred
near the spot of the pageant, and the
later building up of the great CONNER
cial center near by.
The wind-swept sand dunes, their
perennial beauty. the variegated fora
and fauna of the region, the haunts
made by them for millions of BIRDS
both migratory and abiding. the lowell
ness of the shore line at all seasons
all these are only a few of the many
interesting and curious features of the
dune country" wrote Stephen T
Mather. assistant to the Secretary of
the Interior at Washington, d. c.. in
a report on the dunes. They attract
the scientist, the teacher the student
and the individual who seeks rest and
recreation in communion with nature
They constitute a paradise for the
artist and writer"
An earnest appeal is made to every
one who wants the dunes as a national
park to make some contribution to the
cause of the pageant which will do
much for arousing interest in that re-
gion. Checks may be made cut or
MONEY sent to Charles L. Hutchinson,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED-Men for the express serv-
ice. Apply at w. +. Co office. Erie |
depot Hammond. ASK for Mr.. Brooks |
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02

A live newspaper for people who are
still on earth that's what THE
TIMES Ia.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02
TONIGHT
MOMENT0US
OCCASION FOR
THE u. S.

tcontinued from page one.)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02

Hon, woodrow Wilson.
President United States
OF America.
The White House.
Washington. d. c.
At a special session or Cary
Lodge No. 1882 3. p. O. El<s the
following resolution was adopted:
Whereas. the honor and dignity
Of our Country has been outraged
and the lives Of her citizens while
engaged in peaceful pursuits have
been ruthlessly sacrificed upon the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02
50 VOLUNTEERS
IN WEST HAMMOND

With sixty volunteers in line for
company. the Polish young men of
West Hammond are setting an example
for the American born youth of the re-
gion Dr. r. o. Ostrowski. who started
out TO organize an ambulance corps, has
tapped a gold mine of patriotism
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02
Your Daily Bread

ought to contain all the rich,
body = building material in
the whole wheat grain pre-
pared in a digestible form.
In Shredded Wheat Biscuit
all this material is retained
and made digestible by
steam-cooking, shredding
and baking. 1t is the best
whole wheat bread because
every shred is baked crisp
and brown. Start the day
right with a warm, breakfast
of Shredded Wheat with
hot milk. IN
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02
GARY ELKS '
BACK THE
PRESIDENT

Gary lodge Of Elks at special meet
ing Sunday passed resolutions endorsing
President wilson's stand in breaking
relations with the German government.
called upon him to vindicate the coun-
trys honor by measures that will
complish it. endorsed universal service
ana preparedness.
The resolutions We're telegra phed to
the White House last night They are
as follows:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02

II Y. NthHeY' IootbaIL coach Of
Hammond high schoe a memb
its teachine staff. hi lunteere,
drill Ostrowski's YES In. Ker
received his militar4 z in a
school, served two ats in
nettora1 ggsrf 2nG = =
army lie II South America
Kenney believes the younl
Hammond who plan to volunt .<s
prefer TO go in a company
own and is anxious to be Of aN*
in organizing local troop. WR
Hammond could hold its own Y
West Hammond
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-02

WE'RE ready for a piece of fresh
rhubarb pie
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-12-06

President Wilson, to Secretary CT
State Lansing, OF ito any govern
ment. setting forth that there were
extenuating circumstances regarding
the last Vatican peace note. The Holy
See. however, is much occupied by
the Russian situation, the Cardina.
said, and expects to make q state
mcnt relative to the recent publica-
ton of the Russian diplomatic docu-
cuments when the correct text has
been secured.
Cardinal Gasparri said the Vatican
also was watching anyiously the
changes ifr the government OF Rus
sin. The elimination Of the Imperial
party has left the Holy See free to
communicate direct with Russian
Roman Catholics Heretofore, docu-
nents intcnded for q bishop had tc
70 through the hands Of the officials
Of Russia's legation to.~the Vatican.
The possibility Of orthodox Catho
les in Russia finally recognizing the
Roman Pope instead Of tho fdrme1
Russian Emperor as head OF the
.hu,ph is being considered in Fati
IAN circles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-12-06

John Armstrong Cha!oner was
made defendant yesterday IN a suit
to recover $4,000 attorneys fees and
interest, filed in the District OF Co
lpmbia Supreme Court by Hugh
Gordon Miller, who represented Chal-
oner a few years ago when he sought
control of million dollar estate.
The Norwegian legation IN London
reports that. thirteen Norwegian
steamers, Of = gross tonnage OF ~
O92, were lost in November by causes
arising from the war. Forty-one Nor
wcgian lives were lost through me
same causes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-12-06
cWISS FEARS QUIETED.
l. s. Assures Her Her Neutrality
viii he Respected.

Washington, Dee. G.-Foclaai dec
,aration ii the American govern
r,ont's intention to respect the heu-
trulity OF Switzerland has been Tor
warded TO Bernie. but the text VIII
rot be made public here until notlce
o. It's receipt at Bernc has been re-
ceived. y!
Anxiety to the Swiss government
that the Tightening of hostile lines
along her frontiers might result III
violation of her territory caused rep
presentations to he made TO the CO.
belligerents. Similar declarations
are understood to have been made
by all the Allied governments.
Switzerland's apprehension is be-
lievcd to have been aroused largely
b. insid;oas suggestions made by
Germany that the Allies were plan
niag tc cross Swiss territory in or
der to get at the German lines from
. more advantageous point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-12-06

banks and French fnanciers 70 maze
any disclosures, it was learned 1o0':'
that in Russian railroads alone o..
tween twelve and fifteen billions o.
francs have been invested oy '"e
French.
The greater part Of thls enormous
investment was made ut 4 conS.nct-
able period before the war. an" u
was made, it is declared, WITH '''e
express understanding on the pat'
of France that the railroads IN when
the money was invested would DC
developed not only in comhlcrcl:''
way, but with 4 special view 10 MOD
ilization, not with any idea 60 pro-
lection against just such peru ~
presented itself when the "crHl"''S
began the present var.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-12-06

.s With rarriot;c pride After q gio-
riocs defense OF our position we are
now. as before, ready at any time TO
conclude an honorable peace which
guarantees the existence and !ntc-
gritty Of the monarchy.
"G1lided by this idea We greeted
with joyful satisfaction the noble.
minded intervention Of the Pope ANA
will IN the future neglect no oppor-
unity to end as soon as possible CSe
costly struggle and great sacrifice
,ha war has caused and is causing.
in the spirit OF these intentions
orr Government has declared 'ts
readiness 10 accept the Russian Gov
a,nmcnt's invitation to enter INTO
,ccotiations fo1. q general peace. May
thf. blessings OF che Almighty rese
mon this work for peace and restore
The peoples Of Europe to q state Oh
reconciliation and mutual trust.
"The sorely tried Russian people,
thc first Of our enemies VINO are
ready 20 respond to our peace ap-
ro., n,ay be sure that We sincerely
desire to restore our former friendly
relations with them.
"On the other hand We must regard
4 our sacred duty not to lay down
The sword which plunder-seeklnG ana
rapacious ncighbors forced anto cus
lands. until our enemies uneqnIvo'
,.al}ys have disavowed their mad plans
II ACKNOWLEDGMENT and oppression.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-12-06
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM

N. R.-Following schedule figures
published only AZ information. Not
guaranteed.
Trains leave Union Station. Alex.
andria:
4:27 a. m, Daily.-Nlemphis Spec
ial. Sleeping cars and Coaches for
Lynchburg, Roanoke, Knoxville,
Chattanooga. Nashville, Memphis,
Washington sleeping cars open after
1000 p. m. Dining car.
1877 Il. M. Local to DanVil!c.
1:41 q. H.. Daily-Local 60 Har-
risonburg. Buffet parlor car.
OIL q. m, Daily--u. S. fast mail.
Coaches and sleeping cara to Char
lotte, Atlanta, Birmingham, New
Orleans. Sleeping car Salisbury TO
Ashcvillc. Dining car.
9.37 Il. m, Daily Manassas Orange
and Charlottesville and limited be-
vond TO Atlanta. Coaches only.
1902 p. m, Daily except Sunday
Local to Harrisonhurg. Buffet par
lor car.
4:22 y. M, Daily--Loca. 10 Char
Iottesville. Parlor car to Warrenton,
daily except Sunday.
5:12 p. m, Daily-Brminghnm
speeial. Coaches and sleeping cars
to Atlanta and Birmingham. Dining
car. Daily tourist car to California
5:22 p. M, Daily except Sunday
Local for Warrent0n.
7:17 p. H., Daily--August& Spec
ial. Coaches and sleeping cars to
Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken and Au-
gusta. Sleeping cars TO AsheVille.
Dining car. i
1902 p. m. Daily-Washington &
Chattanooga Limited. Wa Lynch
burg). Coaches and sleeping cara to
Roanoke, Knoxville, Chattanooga,
New Orleans. Dining car
Hog p. m. Daily-New York &
New Orleans Limited. All Pullman
train, Club and Observation cars to
Atlanta and New Orleans. Sleeping
car to Macon. Dining car.
S. D. SHELTON.
Union Ticket Agent, Alexandria, Va.
Z. II. DeBUTTS,
Division Passenger Agent, Washing
ton, D. C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-12-06
Washington Southern Ry.
Schedule in effect July ,, 1917.

For Washington and points north
daily sos, 1928, 8;39. 1898, l0:45 3.
m. 1901, l:22, 2:2o, Through train
for New York. via T. r. r. 5:li.
5.53. 1923, 1888 ?. m.
Saturdays only, 4:i1 p. m. and
Sundays only SOB p. m
For fredericksburg, RlchmGhd and
points Mouth ST 4:37. 1859 (localJ and
9:47, .. m. 1916. 800. 1892, E:l7
(localI 1902, 9:47 p. IN. daily.
Accommodation for Quantico at
1l:12 q. m. daily ana 2:1I p. m. Bat
urdays. Night train leaves 1882 !.
m. daily for stations Lnrton 10 Fred
erickshurg inclusive.
NOTE-Times of arrival anG dc.
parture snd connections rot gu:ftan-
to-