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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
RE TAIL LUMBER MEN
MEET At CAPITAL
Will Hold Two Day Conven
tion at Claypool- Root
to Read Report.
(specIaI to The Timesl


CROWN POINT. Jan. 2l.-C. D. Root
leaves for Indianapolis today where
he VIII preside at the Retail Lumber
Dealers Association of Indiana and
also act as its secretary. II there are
any other vacancies Afr Root can fiji
them also The meeting tomorrow and
Wednesday is expected TO have an at
tendance of more than 1000 lumber
men and their friends. The convention
viii open at 1880 Tuesday morning
with an address 10y Henry C.. Scarce.
president. OF Nooresville Mi
Root viii giTe the socretary's report
and George l. Mas. treasurer of In
dianapolis viii review the associa-
ton s finances. Z. e. Fo0lcr. secretary
OF the Indiana Lumberman's Mutual
Insurance Company. Indianapolis. VIII
give an address. and committees on
auditing, resolutions ana nominations
viii be appointed
The subject or increasing the NUN
Der ot home owners Of Indiana. one Of
the most important TO come before tile
convention viii be taken UP by two
speakers TUESDAY afternoon One
speaker viii be X. Y. IIaymaker q
Detroit. whose subject is Home Build
ing and Citizenship. Earl r. Condor
attorney for the association Of Indian
apolis. viii speak on Interesting
Things 70 Know About state Building
and Loan Associations" y II. Cartln-
hour will speak ON Motor Trucks Tor
a Lumber Yard
The order Ok Iioo-Hoo. Of which Alex
ander Hamilton is NJce-rcgent shark.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
RECALL COAL FAMINE
7HIRTY-SIX YEARS AGO

Old timers in Hammond have settled
on 1852 as the time o. the city's wors.
coal famine previous 20 this winter
Residents Of tho town We're desperate
for coal that winter. One day during
the worst Of the shortage two cars Of
coal were pushed in on one Of the
roads and in few hours had been
cmptted BY citizens who took the pre-
cious fuel away in bags, on sleds aud
in hand carts. Railroaders turned
their eyes the other way. One citizen
arrived so late ON the scene that all
the coal had been taken from the cars.
He nourished a gun and fred it into
the air. Men ran in every direction.
hiding in bushes and fences. leaving
bags Of coal for him 70 load INTO a
wheelbarrow at his leisure and haul
away triumphantl:-.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
SOME SALOONS OPEN
ON SUNDAY IN CARY

While the county fuel admiuistra-
ton decreed that Lake county saloons
should be closed on Sunday some are
stated TO have taken advantage OF the
later Interpretation and KEEP open.
However, where a saloon remains open
on Sunday or on any one Of the te.
Mondays the proprietor uust sbsolu tcl-
maintain no heat al ell. Where the pro
prietor keeps his oaloon closed he may
keep hea' up to - degrees.
It is stated that i'll Gary especially
some saloon men yesterday used no fuel
later Interpretation and kept open.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
VOTED FOR
BROWN, He
NEEDS COAL

It is generally known that coal is
only doled out in half ton lots-not
over a ton a a time. This IS one Of
the many goat-getters Mayor Brown
has handed to him:
"Oh Mr.. Brown now that you're the
mayor and my husband voted for YOU I
want you to see that We get coal right
away" Uttered one Of the hundreds OF
voices over the phone to Mayor Brown
today.
Are you out Of coal:" the mayor
asked
oh no, but we Will be
How long Will your supply last?"
why if I shovel the coal it VIII last
about = week and If my hsuband shovels
it VIII last two weeks You know I
can't seem 10 remember to put only two
shovols fun on the fire. always put
on five Isn't that funnyg'
Yes. very funny when you stop and
consider that the city is almost fuel
less. I can't do a thing for YOU.
But. nay dear mayor. We need coal.
You know my husband voted for you
and now that he goes TO work during
the day l use the coal so much faster
You must learn 20 be sparing
"Oh. I just can't
Now my good lady I've ten people
I'm my outer office waiting TO sec, l.
calls 20 make. three engagements in the
next 10 minutes and 1 can't spend too
much time talking. Unless YOU arc alb
soIutely out of coal we Will not give
YOU am order now
But I must have coal"
~Iu take your order and see that it
is delivered in three or four DAYS. How
much DO YOU want"
"Oh thanks ever so much. Just send
me ten tons Of hard coal please,
The mayor swooned.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
FOR SALE CHEAP
130 DRINK PARLORS
so More Days Remain Be
fore Prohibition Hits
Hammond.

Want 10 invest . little money IN a
hurry 1t needn't be a very large
amount.
All right. just lei it be known YOU arc
on she market for a saloon. There are
about $50 in Hammond you can have
cheap. marked down Iowa regular bar
gain. MaNress.
Doomed to pass away entirely the first
of April when the state goes dry. the sa-
Ioonmen had planned to make hay while
the sun shines. But two closed days a
week have knocked their plans into d
cocked-hat-
Saloons i'm Hammond closed Saturday
at midnight and will open tomorrow
morning. Estimating that every saloon
would have taken in $50 Sunday and
Monday there IS a loss Of at least S6,59o
TO the business.
Saloonkeepers are complaining today
that Chicago. He gewisch and some West
hammond saloons were open while al
we're closed in Hammond Tho West
Hammond police reported all saloors
closed in that town. Chicago saloons
that remained open were "heatless.
If the two-day a week closing CON
tinues during February. Hammond sa-
looms viii be open twenty DAYS and clos
cd eight during that month.
If the saloons remain closed Sundays
and Mondays they havd only nifty more
open days before they 50 out Of bust
ness.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
SNOW SHlVELER
IS KILLED

Frank Luther. New Carlisle, Ind
while working for the South shore in
terurban company. was killed yesterday
at Calumet, East Chicago. while
helping to clear the tracks Of snow
Luther was caught between the snow
pIow on ono track and a train Of cars
On she other track. His head was
jam1ned and it was apparent from the
first that he could not live
The crew took him at once to tho
office of DR.. Schlieker where he was
cared for until his death which occurred
in a couple of hours.
Undertaken Huber took care Of tho
body and yesterday shipped il 10 hrs
holnc.t lie vas unmarried
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
NATION IS
SWEPT BY
BIC STRIKE
Germany'S Ally Cries for End
WdT. Wilson'S War Aim
Speech is Cause.
tBy United Press cablsgram.)

ZURICH, oan. 21.-All Austro-
Hungary is crying out for peace.
Reports today showed general
strikes spreading throughout the
nation. Leaders of the movement
are preventing violence every
where. They have issued mani
festo demanding assurance that the
peace negotiations not be frustrat-
ed through territorial demands of
the pan-Germans."
Dispatches today indicated that a.
Budapest the entire railroad tramway
of underground ser1lce had stopped
Thirty-one separate striker meetings
were held.
Great demonstrations we're reported
at Cracow. The shops have been order
cd closed and the public forbidden 20
congregate on the streets after si1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
CLUB VOTES NOT
TO CLOSE DOWN
Hammond Country Club
Directors Hold Meeting
Last Saturday,

At special meeting or the Hammond
Country Club held on Saturday after
noon with L. T. Dcming. the Hammond
fuel administrator regarding the shut
sing down of the clubs activities it was
voted not TO do so at present. The
club. It IS said. has plenty Of coal stored
and Mr.. Deming reported that there
was plenty Of coal on hand. 1T was
argued that to close the club at present
would cause its serious deterioration
and injury. Its activities may be some
what curtailcd but the directors believe
they are acting for the best by ordering
it 70 be kept open until further notice
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
Austria AhIaze With Demand For Peace
n@@@@ ~A~NA @~@~H ~@A~~
CARTEL ID MONDAY CT OSING ORDER MAY END FER
MONDAY CLOSING OR
SNOW REMOVAL COSTS
100000 EACH DAY
New York Central Is Spend
ing More Money Than
Other Institutions.

one hundred thousand dollars a day
has been the cost of snow removal in the
Calumet region for the week following
the historic blizzard Of 1915.
Snow removal has cost the New York
Central Lines and subsidiaries $1,000
an hour. or $4,000 day. From SO to
1909 men have been emplo, cd daily at
the Gibson terminals removing snow
for the Michigan Central, e.. I. & s. and
Indiana Harbor Belt lines
1t viii be Friday before railroading
in This region is normal
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
csr United Press cablssranl

Amsterdam, Jan. 2l.-Ukrania has
practically concluded separate peace
with Germany. Word from Brest-Lit-
oysky received by way Of Berlin today
gave the hrst news of breach among
the Russians. The agreement between
Germany and the infant Ukaranian re-
public was concluded Sunday. Previous
word had stated that all Russian dele
gates had departed from Brest-Litovsk
and this had been supposed to include
the Ukranians. Today's dispatches de-
clared tho basis of the separate peace
treaty has been greed upon and that all
that as necessary now was for each side
10 consult responsible authorities at
home.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
WESTERN IS TO
OPERATE At CAPACITY
Secretary r. o. Winkler Of
Hammond Plants Gets
News from u. S.

t. o. Winckler secretary Of the
Western Grain Products Co at Ham
raond. received word from the govern
meut 81 Washington last Saturday that
the plant. s food predicting institution
for animals. should remain open ana
that the government would see TO it
that it was supplied with cars enough
TO provide for shipping its products.
This is something The Western has been
complaining about for some time and it
began TO run this morning to fun ca
pacity for the first time in several
months.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
CARY USES COAL
OF MUNITI0N PLANTS

Coal eommandeered from rnunition
plants IS being used to keep Gary
families from freezing TO death. the
domestic supply having given out.
Officials OF the steel trust. its railway
and the Aetna guncotton works have
co-operated with City Fuel Admiuistra-
TOR Ingwald Moe and his staff Of volun-
teers. Aetna gave car loads of its
supply which was hauled to homes on
sunday
Coal dealers Brandt Larsen and Dal-
ION are in charge Of the weighing and
distribution bureau al the police sta
ton.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
CRy United Pressl

WASHINGTON. Jan. 21-A billion
dollars must be advanced 70 the rail-
roads for Improvements before they VIII
be on an effcctlVc war basis. Director
General McAdoo announced before the
senate interstate commerce committee
today
At tho same time 7IcAdoo came ont
denniteiy against government owner
ship Of roads.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
IS RESPONSIBLE.
~ United Pee Cablegrann. D

t6y united RTeSS "a b1e2fa
ROME. Jan. 21-GreatIy stirred by
President Wilson's democratic outline
Of war aims. Austro-H Hungary is
smouldering with q blaze of opposition
10 militaristic Germany. according 70
reports TO the vatican from the papai
nunclo al Vienna.
1t was understood lie described the
situation n the dual monarchy as most
critical for the Teutonic mlitry com
bine.
President Wilson's speech to con
gress, II was asserted. has given a re-
markablo impulse TO democratic peace
ideas in the whole nation.
Serious differences have developed be-
tween Emperor Kari and Dan-German
leaders.
Tho Kaiser, it was declared is tryiuz
TO smooth out these disa greements by
supporting Foreign Minister Non Nuelh-
mann against Non Buelow who is hated
in Austria.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
EDWARDS VALVE CO.
IS OPERATING

The Edwards Valve Company Of East
Chicago. tho first shellmaking plant
in the Calumet region received word
last nisht from Fuel Administrator
Garfeld that the plant was exempt
from the coal ruling and in sonsequence
the factory is being operated today a.
oe pen, cent capacity.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
Latest
Bulletins
1By United Press cabiegram)

PARIS, Jan 2l.-Several hundred
thousand German troops have been
brought into Belgium during the past
few weeks. The little kingdom
has literally been crowded with
men and munitions, according to
word received here today. Dispatches
from Amsterdam report the Belgian
provinces of Limburg filling up with Aus
triar troops and the concentration ap-
pzrently IS m preparation for the long
advertised west front drive.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
CBy united Press Cablegrarl.

COPENHAGEN, Jan. 21.-Prior to
leaving Brest-Liecvsk. Russian Foreign
Minister Trotsty told the German for
eign minister that he must not consider
the negotiations discontinued The Rus
sian leader declared the meeting would
be continued within a week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
CBy united Press Cablegrarn.)

BERLIN (yia Londan) Jan. 2l.-
While warding of an attack we took
some prisoners, said the German off,
ctal statement.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
JOSEPH SHAPLEN.

tBy United Press CabIegIam.l
PETRoGRAD. Jan. 21.-Dtssolution of
the constituent assembly by the Bolshe-
Wiki has prccipitated climax in the op-
position to the Trotzky- -Lenine party.
Bolsheviki leaders today freely predict
ed their enemies are preparing a CAM
paign Of terror. They named Minister
savinkor with $50 men as leading the
movement.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
(Ry United press CabIeRrani.

AMSTERDAM, Jan. Git is reported
the Ukrariau conference Is adjourned
bpt the delegates Will return Decisions
Of the UkrainIan TO make a separate
peace without the Eolshev1ki delegates
viii be blow to the Bolsheviki govern
ment.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-ImmedIate
execution of all sentences against those
the supreme court found guilty of the
draft law except Emma Goldman and
Alexander Berkmann, was asked Of the
government in court today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
Gov. William D. Stephens.

A mail clerk recently intercepted
a bomb addressed to Gov. William d.
Stephens of California. whose home
at Sacramento was damaged by an
explosion Of dynamite December Il.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21

II You Think THE TIMES Is
Doing It's Bit Your Support Is AL
ways Welcome.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21

CHICAGO, Jan. 2I.-HoHday sched-
ules on the traction lines were made
quate 20 meet the demand today. Thous-
ands of men were hours late in reach
ing their work. Public service corpora
tions were considering appeal for regu-
lar schedule. Eight saloons and five
drug stores were reported open.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21
lRv United PressN

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2l.-Alhed troops
on the western front are harrassing
the German forces concentrating for the
long expected grand assault. Still ex-
pectant the eInes are taking the initia-
tive. Meantime .uenaced italian posi-
tions have been greatly strengthened.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-21

Enlist In The VvoElan's Army
By Conserving Foods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-07

Girls" at the oaysty this week 10 Do.
signed. Headed by Jim Barton IN his
old character Of s.Box Car Bennte," the
entire company endeavors. with meas:
use Of success. to drive away dull
care" Jim Barton 10 comedian OF
versatility, whose talents run the
gamut of burlesque funmaking. from
the impersonation Of an inebriate
rounder, in which character he did
some very clever work, to q laughing
boxing exhibition and leo skating on a
floor without ice.
That Barton was not alone In his en-
deavors at laugh-provoking stunts was
fully attested by the amount Of APP
plause received by Bob Ferns, Jack
Duffy. Jim Howell and Arthur Young.
In a wealth of feminine talent Ju-
liette Belmont, with songs and violin
playing. struck a responsive chord last
night. Jacqueline Tallman and Title
Barton also sang and danced their way
into popular favor. The chorus, while
not as large as many shows on this cir
cult, was there" with snappy costumes
and capable ensemble work. Tho de-
signer of the scenery gave his imagina-
ton wide range. for the stage pic
lures carry the audiences from the
White House to 4 tea room in old ia
pan and wind up by landing them at
the north pole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-07
Barnum's Ghost Still Walking,

To the Editor Of The Star.
wiah to call attention to and, protest
against an imposition that has Just been
peacticed upon the people of Washington
by tho management Of the circus now
showing in Washington in the mat
ter Of prices Of tickets. Heretofore
the price Of 4 circus ticket was CSC for
q reserved seat: special places, 81. Tho
advertisements Of the circus this year
made no mention Of the price Of tickets,
but stated that they could be mad at a
certain downtown place for the same
prices as those charged at the grounds.
Yesterday morning a long line Of ticket
buyers formed at that place, stretching at
one time around the corner and the better
part OF block beyond. People stood in
that line for over an hour for a chance to
buy tickets. They had no means Of know
ing the prices they were to be charged, but
depended upon tho custom heretofore. Not
until they entered the store did they SEQ
served grand stand seats would cost them
$3.50, Including war tax" Having stood
80 long and being 30 near the point Of pur-
chase, they paid the prtca I stood in line
myself In the afternoon tor nearly half
an hour under the Same dslusion that tho
tickets would be at the usual rate, to meet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-07
Chaplin's New Film.

Charlie Chaplin's new comedy flm,
"a Dogs Life" at both Moore's Strand
and Moore's Garden theaters. all day
yesterday kept large crowds in an up
roar with the newest antics of the
pantomime comedian, who Is unques-
tionably q universal favorite and whose
resources seem to be limitless. Credit
must be given also in this latest effort
to the dog, a Thoroughbred mongrel."
who IL "a natural born actor" He
sleeps at precisely the right time. frol-
les at the right time. registers anger at
the right time, becomes disconsolate at
the right time and in numerous other
ways displays the instincts Of an ac-
complished thespian. His yelp appa-
rently is not more than fve months old,
at that.
There is mirth in every foot Of the
long flm, and at almost perfectly regu-
lar intervals new flashes Of originality
on the part Of the star throw the au-
dience into cyclonic laughter.
The story is Of an INDECENT young
man. who, through the aid Of puppy
equally a tramp. achieves riches and a
wife by way of "honky-tonk cafe"
and the precarious activities of a cou-
pie OF very tough hold-up men. Edna
Purviance appears opposite the star.
At the Strand. "The Rubaiyat Of a
Scotch Highball." THE Land Of En-
chantment" and q new issue of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-07
Cosmos,

From the Metropolitan Opera House.
New York. the Cosmos Theater gets its
unusually attractive headline Offering
this week-the Pirnikoff-Rose corps du
ballet, which Is making its annual
spring tour in vaudeville. The com.
pany. headed by Georg Pirnikoff. an
accomplished maitre de ballet, and
Ethel Rose, a premiere danseuae, COM
prises a group Of pretty and graceful
coryphees. who are seen in solo dances,
duets and charming ensembles. Mana
ger Brylawski has provided fine sup
porting bill. which opens with series
Of remarkable athletic surprises by the
Kremka brothers. a team of unique
acrobats. and includes Lee Tong Foo.
a Chinese singer of versatility. who
gives limitations of Harry Lauder in
singing the Scotch comedians songs,
as well as q song in French, one in
Chinese and my own United States"
with genuine feeling. Gertrude Arden
and company have q meritorious play
let, 1.-THE Other Witness" which is we'll
played, and Clark and Wood. an I'M
usually good girl team. offer new songs
and comedy characterizations. Pepins
and Perry accordionists. one a talented
violinist, furnish the big musical num-
Der, while Paula and Boyne have q
pleasing song skit called Songs and
Smiles"
The fllm features include Douglas
Fairbanks In Reggie Mixes H." the
matinee photoplay: Q charming Billy
Rhodes comedy and the Hearst-Pathe
News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-07
Photoplay Features.
Loew's Columbia.

Resurrection" screen adaptation OF
Tolstors picture Of semi-barbario sor-
didness and splendor of the Slav. Is be-
ing shown here for the first time al
Loew's Columbia, with Pauline Fred
erick in the role of Katusha Maslova
whose fall and redemption give the
book its name. The scenes, charged
with atmospheric realism. range from
the girls first homo as companion tc
the aunts Of Prince Nekludov to the
snow wastes of Siberia. where. as the
outcast possessor Of a yellow ticket
she is condemned for a murder she did
not commit In an effort to save Katu-
sha from prison. her lawyer places the
blame Of her degradation on the man
unknown and unpublished, who first
placed the girls innocent feet in the
way Of sin. Prince Nekludov. who is or
the jury, realizes the justice of the
denunciation and secures her pardon
from the car. But when the prince
brings her paper Of release to her
prison and offers marriage in atone
ment Katusha burns the pardon and
elects to work out her atonement within
the prison walls.
A sketch, NUNS the Word" and 9
series Of international news events sup
plement the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-07

the same calm announoement Of . 100
per cent increase Not until I reached
homo did I examine tho ticketA save TO
motto that tho date was correct. and then
to my indigpation I noted that the ticket
was plainly marked 'grandstand seat, IS
cents: war tax, Z cents; total. 10 cents
vance for O ticket bearing its own price
printed on it Tho conclusion Is inevitable
that tho management. finding Washington
crowded, decided to jump tho price with
out warning and without any announce
ment As far as tho hrst days sales are
concerned they certainly got away with
it." Tho newspapers are in no wise to
blame for their publication of the adver-
tisement Of the circus. which made no
statement Of price. 1t was q plain case
of camoufage and sharp practice and the
people Of Washington have paid many
thousands of dollars for It. recognize
that the cost Of living in q circus is prob
ably increased as well as in all other
lines Of lifel But = 100 per cent increase
sprung on tho public without notice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-07

Elinor Glyn, and relates the experience
Of cara Marinoff. wife Of a brutal Rus
sian police Official. who is killed in .
fight, and their son Mimo. An uncle.
Francis Markrute, to whom she had
previously appealed for aid, without
revealing the fact Of her marriage or
the birth Of her child. plans to marry
her to Lord Tancred: scion Of q penni-
less family of the nobility. Tancred
scorns the idsa, but after seeing lara
consents. Later she denounces him as q
fortune hunter. Then word comes that
Mimo has been taken i'll. and lara goes
to him in frantic haste. Tancred fol-
lows and discovers her with the little
fellow in her Arms-dead. His sus.
picions are quickly relieved, however,
by full confession by lara. Milton
Sills Is pictured as Tancred and Frank
Losee as Markrute.
THE Face in the Dark" starring Mae
Marsh. is the attraction today and to-
morrow.