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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-20

Gilbert II. Hassler, the commits
sion clerk of the State Department
gets almost as many freak inquiries
as "Judge" George d. Thorn, VINO
presides over the destinies or paroohs
and nominating petitions. But the
oldest he has received came from
iustice up the state who demanded
how he was to administer law with
out the laws. He wanted the statutes
of the last half dozen sessions ana
aid not see the humor in the sugSes-
ton that he buy digest.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
LAWS ARE GOING TO
Be ODEYED- BROWN
Mayor Says Hammond Has
Been Run Wide Open
Heretofore.

We're running this city accord =
ing to law. The laws were made to DO
obeyed and they the going to be" said
MAYOR Brown TODAY to reporter. re-
plying 50 an editorial in The Tin1e'
last night snent his order removing
chairs end tables from saloons.
The editorial said that minister
had said in the pulpit that Haumoc3
was one OF the best regulated TOW ~.
IN the United States. I would lik g
10 have the names OF the ministers.
The ministers know and so does The
Times the town has been run wide
open. am not running a newspare :
but your paper is dealing with more
good people than bad ones and it might
as we'll get right first as last. am
not talking for publication to answer
the editorial because I don't thin l.
requires one. There IS no revenge in
my order; Il is merely one OF law en-
forcement. 1 was elected TO enforce
tie laws and intend to do so,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22

r~nfANAPOIIs. Ind, Feb. 72s.--I he
department az Justice at Washington
evidentlv feeling that the purpose for
u.-icb he had boon employees had been
ACCOMPLISHED. W. & Thompson. ot ~
Carolina. Washington, New York. and
elsewhere. special government counsel
in the indianapolis Poll fraud con
sariac7 case by Washington appoint
ment. will not be back In Indianapo-
lie to aid in the prosecution Of the
Lake county poll fraud conspiracy case
AGAINST seven republicans.
The announcement ot Thompson :
non psrtisanshfp was made Wednes-
dsv BY T. Ert Slack. Uuftcd states dis
trict attorney for Indiana. who said
he had received q wire from Thomp-
son announcing he would not return
"becauso of rush OF other matters.
Thompson left Indianapolis last sat
urdsy befoye the jury had hardly be
gun to consider tie verdict IN the Indi-
annapolis case During the trial he sat
at the government; tubIe and conduct
ed few examinations ot witnesses.
after making a short opening state
nent lacking in details. He also par
ticipated in tho closing argument.
Mr.. Slack said that he and Milton
w Mangus. assistant district sttorneE.
would conduct the case against the Re
publicsns.
Before the trial Of the indianapolis
cqse began Thompson according to a
Washington dispatch. had resigned a
d government lawyer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
MILLIONAIRE
LANDOWNER
PASSESAWAY
George E. Rickords, One of
the Regions Greatest
Boosters, Dies in Chicago
at the Age of 70, Mourned
by Pioneer Financiers.

Pioneer nnancisrs and business men
Of Hammond were ssddened today to
learn Of the death in Chicago OF George
Z. Rtckords. one Of the largest non-resi-
dent property owners and booster for
the Calumet region. Mr. Rickords died
very suddenly at his home in 1900 Dear
born Parkway at the age OF -. leaving
I widow and one son. Attorney T. s.
Bickords. The estate Is estimated 70 be
no less than twenty million dollars.
Al a tine when Hammond was ex-
periencing a slump, Mr.. Rickords pur-
chased 140 acres of land where Corkey-
vile. Calumet Heights and Hyde Park
are now located. Being a close friend
Of W. r. Conkey he was m a measure
largely responsible in bringing the Con
key plant 10 Hammond. Forty acres OF
Mr. Rickords' south side holdings were
sold 10 w I Bridge. FRED Mott and
others as the Calumet Heights addition.
The HYDE Park addition was disposed of
through Hargis & Moore and Mr. Rick
ords disposed Of the greater part Of the
Franklin addition bordering Conkey ave-
nue. His largest holding in this region
was 500 acres lying between Forsyth
and Kennedy avenues on both sides Of
the Grand Calumet river. 1t is ono Of
the largest single tracts left in North
township
As chairman OF the Chicago Title &
Trust Co. a director IN the State Bank
OF Chicago. a member Of the Hamilton
and other Chicago clubs. Mr. Rdckords
was very prominent. He was mem
fer Of the Episcopal church and lived up
ID the best ideals OF American manhood,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
IS Year Loan May Be Made
to East Chicago and In
diana Harbor.

While business interests OF the Twin
Cities have pledged $500 600 and have
asked the government 70 put UP as much
in order to build = million dollars worth
of houses fer war workers the govern
ment will only ask that 20 per cent Of
the sum be raised. the balance 10 be
loaned by Uncle sam. However, should
il so on the basis proposed the govern
mont would give $500 coo and local in
terests instead OF putting up 100000
would make It half million, thus as
suring $1,000 600 for war houses,
Must he Sanitary.
The plan. modelled somewhat after the
British and one % tho most ambitious
war movements the government has
made to improve labor conditions. was
outlined ut washington today by Otto
NJ Eidliz now director OF housing. as
follows:
Construction at munitiou centers-as
fast as they can be reared, of suitable
sanitary houses in sufficient numbers to
give decent homes 20 all workmen EN-
pioyed in the vicinity.
Making these houses or permanent
structure. wherever eapedient and com
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
CAPITAL
SEES PLAN
A SUCCESS
Problem of Protection of
Calumet Districts Water
Supply Gets Fresh Impe-
tus in Office of the State
Board Of Health.

INpIAEAP0LIS IND. Feb e9.-The
yesrs-old dream OF establishing q sanl-
tary district In tho Calumet region. in
GLIDING Hammond. Whiting. Indiana
Harhor, East Chicago aud Gary. is near
or realization since the FIRST OF the year
than any time yet. il was learned at the
office of the state board Of health We'd
neSday.
Embraced ii the project. which began
almost with the agitation in chicago
years ago to construct the Chicago
drainage canal. is The health of the cities
in the Calumet district dependent upon
Lake Michigan for their water supply,
aud this includes Chicago, too.
Reports from northern Indiana indi-
cate that sentiment for sanitary COM
mission for the Hoosier district involved
is crystallizing now as never before
since a meeting held recently IN Chi
cago 1t was attended by representa-
tiyes Of the cities named and was in
reality conference between them and
trustees of the Chicago sanitary district.
For years, especially since 1915. tho
creation Of commission under an act OF
the legislature that year has figured in
both tho economic, sanitary aud political
life oe the region.
Sewage Disposal Problem.
The problem is the disposal Of the
sewage OF the cities named. Under pres
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
HOT BRICK;
BED AFIRE.
RESCUED

Cold weather is the bsne Of some
people lives. and particularly to one
esteemed Hammond gentleman. the
Rev Griffith Cowlev.
Last night It was shlvering cold and
Rev Cowley thought he would be COM
Portable at least. and took a hot brick
to bed with him 10 keep his reer warm.
He did not realize how hot the brick
really was and when he was deep IN
siumber, the foot warmer was burning
his mattress.
lie was awakened BY the smell Of
smoke and it was not long before he
was out OF bed and extingulshed the
smoldering mattress and bed. clothes.
The damage was small and she fire
department was not called.
50 saws q police report
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
ALLIES IN
PLEA FOR
j. 6. AID
Next Sixty Days Most Critical
In Our Food History, Says
Director Hoover.
(By United rress.l

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 22.-
Throwing aside the secrecy which
for weeks has covered a rapidly
developing food crisis, Hoover laid
bare the seriousness of the food
situation. Freight conditions large
ly are responsible. Food deliveries
arc short. Corn and potatoes are
rotting. Some districts border on
famine. In brief his statement
said:
The next sixty days will be the
most critical in our food history.
By Feb. Is we will be forty-five
million bushels short of the cereals
promised the allies---a deficiency
due solely to railway congestion.
Lamb and mutton may be eaters on
nleatIess days until April Is. the food
administration announced today. indi-
eating the ban on beef and pork would
continue. since nov !, Hoover declaF-
ed. less than five per cent Of total OF
slaughtered cattle has been exported 70
the allies and the per capita consumr-
ton Of beef has increased over pre-vsr
years. The situation i'll mutton and
lamb is different. he said, recommending
their use where available.
TIoover's statement followed anxicu.
inquiry from the British ambassador
and frantic appeals from the Italian
government for quick action. Hoover
recommended movement Of food to the
exclusion of most other freight.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
ANOTHER SHIFT IN
LAKE COUNTY TRIALS
Illness of Hammond Lawyer
May Cause Postpone
ment of Cases.
CASES MAY BE
POSTPONED

Ov4ng 70 the illness q Attorney
7. L. Bomberzer. the cases may pc
POSTPONED from February IS. Attor-
neN Bomberger 4s sNery III a. his
home IN Glendale Park, but is slow
lv recovering from an operation a.
St. Louis. No. three weeks age. IN
which q wisdom tooth was ex-
tracted.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
SALOONNfN HOLD
4 BIC NEE TING
East Chicago Is Scene This
Afternoon of Gathering
of Lake Co. Dealers.

Probably the most important meet
ing ever held b. the saloonkeepers Of
Lake county is being held at East Chi
cago this afternoon 70 decide what
they are 10 do in regard 70 the Hostel
ter decision in the Evansville court last
SATURDAY
The meeting followed meetings held
las night in various cities oy the var
loas saloonkeepers organizations. Each
voted so hold a mass meeting in East
Chicago this afternoon. Hundreds OF
saioonkeepers from Hammond, Gary.
Whiting. East Chicago and Crown
Point are present at The meeting which
Is being held at the Masonic hall It
is understood that the movement con-
templated by the saloonmen IL state
wide and that all viii contribute to
carrying on their hght
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
MEDICAL MEN
FOUND UNFIT
CRY united Press.0

WASHINGTON. Feb. 22.-In line
with its reorganization on greater ef-
ficiency basis the surgeon general has
released from service moro than 500
medical officers. These men We're
found physically deficient or unfit for
the work.
II developed that scores OF General
Pershing's army, passed BY medical Of
hcers before leaving for France. had
been returned to this country after be-
ing found unfit.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
PRICES RESTRICTED.
CPy United Press.)

CHICAGO. Feb. e2-Price restriction
and futures on the Chicago board OF
trade were in effect today \ special
meeting last night made them. All oats
flSture contracts must be under 95
cents. Corn and wheat maNimums
stand. Hog products msXimums are.
May pork and 1915 deliveries, $50 So.
May lard, S26.a7a
July lard, S27.25.
hsv short ribs. $500
July short ribs, 1855. [T
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
Trotzky Surrendered.
nv Uaired Press CabIegrar1.l

LONDON. Feb. e2.-The peoples com
rnissarisz tEolahesibi ministry issued =
proclamation declaring they agreed 70
peace with the Central Powers. with
numerous concessions. until the Ger
man revolution changes them. to save
he country from exhaustion and tile
evolution from ruin. according to dis
patches received today, dates Thursday.
Tho commissaries declared they were
sonvinced German workers would rise
against any attempt to 7tifie the Rus
ran revolution.
A dispatch TO the News said Foreign
Minister Trotaky's vote decided the tie
ia the ministry. sending the message OF
surrender TO Berlin.
The Bolshelild meeting was held
tuesday night. It Is believed the minis
try would resign.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
BOSTON HAS
NEW STRIKE
ny United Press,

BOSTON. Feb. 22-Boston's entire
railway system. including elevated. sur
face and subway lines will he tied up
by a strike within twenty-four hours
unless quick action IS taken By the
company.
More than 1000 OF the $500 employees
voted TO strike unless higher wages
anu heated cars were granted BY mid
night Monday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
NEW REVOLUTION
IN RUSSIA
tUnitad Press Cablegram.) }

LONDON. Feb. PA wireless dc
spatch from Pctrograd today, declared
that Ensign Hrylenko, commander in
chief Of the Bolsheviai forces had pro
claimed real revolutionary war He
asserted shat if tho Bourgeoisie (iniddie
olassl resist they will be compelled 70
work.
"A real revolutionary mobilization is
interpreted as meaning mobilization
of ali classes TO defend the revolution
"If the German refuse peace. a life or
death struggle is the alternative.
kryleuko's proclamation said
TIE Russian Bourgeoisie are receiv-
ing the Germans like liberators.
The Germans are unable TO throw
large forces into Russia.
-Reriztration in the army is opened
10 all by the executive council which
viii deliver arms"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
BILL IS KILLED.

WASHINGTON. Feb. ga deter
mined EFFORT to eartail President VIII
eons power to set aside laws hamper
inE free conrtol of the railroads under
federal management, was defeated in
The senate today by a vote Of $50
The senate rejected Senator Hitch
cock's amendment 70 the railroad bill
providing the the President must have
congressional authority or all orders
cNectng railroad conrtio.
Continuing its support Of the admin
stratiou. the senate today voted SSH
to leave in the bill authority for the
President to buy railroad stocks and
bonds
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
Won BETHMAN
OWNS LIBERTY BONDS

WASHTNGToN, Feb. 22.-F'ormer
German Chancellor Won Bethmann Holl-
eg has subscribed for liberty bonds. ac-
cording 70 the custodian OF enemy alien
property today. TIE "aretaker Of his
propcrtN. presunably ~ the owners
suggestion has aslod chat the s75.00o
early income from the estate be con-
eerted into liberty bonds-used I'm fight
ing the German nations
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
j. 8. MARSHALS
SERVE ELECTION
SUBPOENAS

Three deputy United States marshals
are working IN Lake county today serv-
ing subpoenas on persons who are to be
witnesses In the Gary and Lake county
election cases. scheduled 10 be tried at
indianapolis on February IS
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
u. S. DISTRICT
ATTY. ON WAY
TINES BUREAU,
AT STATE CAPITAL.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Feb. q.
Il. Ert Slack, U. S. district attor-
ney, left for Gary late today to
consult with witnesses who will ap-
pear in the vote fraud trial OF r. O.
Johnson and others of Lake county
in the federal court next week.
Slack stated that the government
will have about fifty witnesses,
most Of them from Lake county.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22

THE FIELD, Fob. 22.-The British Ana
extends from near the North Sea TO
near otse river. Gen Hsig's forces Just
extended their holdings by taking over
a French sector near s.. Quentin. The
British now occupy the entire front
from the coast TO the Oise except for a
I strip held by the French and by the
Belgtans.
PARIS, Feb. 22.-violent artillery
firing over a wide front was reported
today. Cannonad4ng particularly vto-
lent in the region OF Tion Forest. Chsv-
heux, California, Beuer, Har1manns
weilerkoph and Butte-du-Mesnil Cwhera
American artillery IS stationed.) There
were no infantry actions.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2e.-Immedi-
ate drafting into service of all slaokers
under arrest VIII be begun under a plan
being prepared by the justice depart
rnsnt.
County jails IN many parts, - was
explained, have become crowded to eK-
cess by tho shrkers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
TEN ARE BURNED
TO DEATH
lBy United Pre.s.

PEABODY. MASS, FEB. 22.-Isaac
Miller. his wife and five children per
ished in fire which desaroyed their
farm house here today.
Three moro bodies. ali of small chill
dreu were found in the ruins of the
Miller home late today. bringing the
total dead to ten. The only survivor
Of the family of eleven is a son Rupen-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
Latest
Bulletins
CBy United Press cablesram)

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Feb. 81 (delayed.)-Heavy ez-
change of ARTILLERY FIRE continued today
on the American front.
This afternoon American guns pound
ed German positions, doing considerable
damage behind enemy lines, and de-
stroying wire entsnglements.
American airplane observes were ac-
tive while the infantry patrolled with
out encounter. Rain has transformed
the American sector into mud puddle,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
'ROBERTSDALE
MAN ROBBED
Especial 70 The Times.)

ROBERTSDALB, IND, Fcb. u
Bert Welsh, 4oS Fischrupp avenue. ives
the victim Of hoid-up IN Robertsdale
on Wednesday night. 1t being pay day
Welsh had gone to Hammond 10 pur-
chase some clothing When he reach
cd Forsyth no Whiting car was in evil
denoe. so he undertook TO walk When
he reached Lake street he was accosted
by two men who Knocked him into the
ditch and beat him up severely. The
remainder of Welsh's pay which he
had in his pocket was taken by the
stick-up men who also took possession
OF the new clothing Welsh had purchas-
ed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
CALL FOR YOUR CARD

Those who registered as alien enc
mics in Hammond are slow IN calling
for their Identification cards. accord
ing to Captain Fred Rimbach OF the
Hammond police department this morn
ing There were $40 registered in
Hammond and so far only q small
number have called for their cards
The time limit is up next week M9p-
dan and the police warn the res S.
trants to have their Identification cards
by that time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
RUSSIANS
RETREAT IN
DISORDER
Germany Does as She PIeaSeS
With Russia, Gets Vast
Stores Of Food.
BY JOSEPH SHAPIIN
Omitted Press staH Correspondent)

rETRoGRAD. Feb. II Cnoon.) Ger.
mans have occupied the entire northern
portion of the Russian front, it was re
ported here today. The Russians are re-
trestHs in disorder. Russian cavalry Is
being rushed northward
The peoples conlInIssaries have order
- Iiussian forces TO e1acuate Finland
Tbis is accepted as meaning the Boil
she1Iki IN concentrating forces 20 resist
tho German invasion, have abandoned
thcir object 90 conquer the new republic
Finland
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
csv uuited Press cabIegrarn.l ,

LONDON, Feb. 22.--A large enemy
party raided two posts near the Ypres-
Roulers Railway early last night, taking
few British prisoners, Field Marshal
Haig reported today. An attempted raid
on Belgian positions near Mercke was
repulsed by artillery and machine guns.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
Hoover Bares Seriousness OF Food PLIGHT
@GG@s GGGGA @A2@.z ZZG2S Gsssz =
RUSSIANS QUIT COLD BEFORE GERMAN INVADERS
E X I z A
JERICHO TAKEN
BY BRITISH

LONDON, Feb. 22.--Australian
troops entered Jericho at $40 this
morning. establishing themselves.
an official dispatch said today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
Wants Petrograd.
CBv United Press Cablegrann.)

LONDON. Feb. 22.-Germany has de-
raanded occupation OF Petrograd ss =
guaranty Of its peace treaty with Rus
Sia and 4 thirty year trade agreement,
according 70 a disps tch from Petrograd.
dated Thursday. received here today,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
CBy united Press Cablegranl.l }

PARIS, Feb. 22.--Russian volunteers
and the Polish legloneries quartered in
the same town entrs4ned for the front
headed by r military band, in perfect
harmony.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
BETTER SERVICE
is PLANNED

Eight more cars. put out Of commits
sion by the strain during the billiards.
viii be back in eight days and better
service is planned it was learned today
following a conference OF officials Of
the street car company and Mayor
Brown. The mayor VIII announce as
soon as he is able tho improvements 70
he made in the service.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
5000 ILL AT PEORIA

PEORIA, ILL, Feb. 22-Nore than
$4,000 cases OF suspected poisoning
here today were diagnosed BY city
Health officer Parker a. intestinal la
5 ippe
Precautions are being taken with the
d. mixing water supply
If your business should be hurt some
bv Wsr-savlngs II NAV he n cross. but
It's a cross of honor, rot an iron cross
- - 49,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22

ia is ali right 10 put a flag i'm your
window. but the war VIII - WON a lot
quicker II you viii investSn War-sav-
ings and Thrift stamps also.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22

CBy United Press cablsgram)
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22

GEORGE wAshlN GToN's s
SPEECH TO THE CONGRESS
COMMITTEE. JANUARY 2STH.
1s.s.-''Uniess ample provisions ars
laid up In the course or thts winter
and the approaching spring. moth
10 favorable - 70 De looked Tor
from the operations IN the next
campaign: but onr arms enfeehle6
ov the embarrassment % Irregular
ano nuetuatinE sinniiee nf nrovis-
IONS. VIII rear no other fruits than
disgrace and disap
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22
WHAT TWIN CITIES MAY EXPECT
IF GOVERNMENT BUILDS HOUSES

patble with necessary speed IN com
pleting them. This is proposed to make
them permanent contribution to the
industrial efficiency Of the community
Erection of recreation buildings where
the new labor cities are removed from
regular communities. Also Of churches
schools. stores etc.-everythiuE to as
sure comfort and the requirements OF
proper living
Loans to Communities.
The houses TO be built and paid for
BY the various communitIes iu which
they will be located by funds advanced
by the government out Of the $4,000 .0Go
revolving fund. Communities realizing
the community benents of attracting big
industries 70 their localities would form
/ companies. raise % per cent or the
necessary outlay and apply to The direc-
+ tor Of housing for the remaining SO per
cent. This, on proper security. would be
advanced. as a afteen-year loan on easy
! terms.
Fhe houses to be built under plans
, and standards of government and all re-
quirements Of recreation. etc, supplied
as the government dictates.
The workers 10 have the open door"
to purchase their houses IL they desire.
HINT IF Communicating property about
! the plants also was given By Eidlit2 It
is quite possible that tho governments
vicinity Of the munitions contracts may
simplify the situation and save money
IN some or the new buildings. he said
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22

HOosIEH HOMES HEs.P HOOVER.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-22

BE cANNY WITH FOOD,