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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
F|END|SH
WORK Of
HUN SUB
Lusitania Horror Is Repeated
By Hun Devils, Terrible
Scenes Enacted.

LONDON, Sept. 16.-On the last
lao of her journey from South
Afr,ca, while approaching the Eng
Esh southwest coast. the 1888 ton
liner Galway Castle, carrying near
" 1000 persons. including three
hundred women and children, was
torpt doed and sunk by a U-boat
last Thursday. with consequences
replete with all the horrors OF the
Lusitania crime.
HEARr-RENDING SCENES
The total loss of life so far known is
154. but that it may reach the 20" mark
S ,he fear Of officials.
At least ninety, perhaps more. Of the
victims are women and children
Whole families were wiped out
Bodies Of three children have been
landed.
There were heart-rendering scenes fol
lowing the explosion of the torpedo.
Parents we're hunting their children and
Women screamed and tore their hair in
distraction.
LIFE BOATS CAPsIZE.
The liner was torpedoed on Thursday
at $50 in the evening
Three boats. containing altogether 100
rnen. women and children. were capsized.
only a few Of them being rescued.
Two passengers who have been landed
lost all members Of their families.
Helpless women and children strug-
gled for hours in the rough sea, holding
onto wreokage or RATS. Many Of these
pcrished. II Is feared. Hundreds of 9th
ers hoated in open boats until picked ur
by British patrol craft
one nfeboet was smashed by the lin
er's propeller.
The Galway Castle belonged 20 tbs
Union-Castle Nan Steamship Company
She hailed from London where she was
built in 1911 b. Harland & Wo!ff. Ltd
The liner carried twenty first class
ton second class and ninety third class
passengers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
Rv CARL GROAT

Omitted Press STAFF Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 The
United States 60 er~ment will not
accept Austria's peace proposal fo.
a conference, it was stated on high
authority toda--.
Taken &c the most desperate
peace offensive ever launched it is
regarded as an effort to Gull the
war spirit and war work of the
allied nations. When it is rejected
the Austro-Gcrmans will set up
cry Of self-defense and as the war
comes closer to the German border
this cry may serve to stimulate a
weary force of Central allies, &C
cording to belief here.
Before answering the government will
see that the edge is removed from this
home stimulation scheme. The answer
will include President wilson's asser-
tions that re vas willing to talk peace
made This proposal was not considered
honest.
The answer would probably inform
Austria that the presidents basic peg &c
principles would have to be accepted.
Germany and Austria up to date have
shown no signs of the main principles
for they have practiced annexation and
indemnities with vengeance
1t may be said that the Austrian note
is considered adroit.
It was noted that the Germans had
generally started A peace campaign At
\ the close Of a military campaign. She
has had to advance the date this time,
il was remarked dryly.
When the note comes In II will be
carefully studied. Some answer Will be
made. according 10 present indications
This answer may make a bid to the
Teuton people to overthrow their ruler.
The state department had not res
ceIved a copy of the Austrian note this
afternoon and consequently withheld
all comment.
Despite this silence it developed the
Austrian proffer is not acceptable.
p,,+ Ior1ar Cer,rira Star 0-, Iyo.fr
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
KILLED BIZ GERMAN GAS.

David Barwood, age twenty-fcuF'
nephew Of Mrs. George Elkins. OF Gerry
died late last mone-- IN Freneh nos
pital says word received here yes'er-
Ia. Bsrwood was wounded t"iee' ana
afte. recovering the second 'lma was
transferred to the Brush ambulance
corns while performing his duty in
iris branch az the service he was .sassed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
East CHICAGO
MAN IS REPORTED
Another Member of Famous
Company L in France
Missing in Action.

The eighth member Of East Chicago's
famous CO. I. to get into the casualty
list is Leon Agostina whose family at
4s56 Todd avenue we're notified this
morning BY the War Department that
Leon was missing in action since the
middle Of July 1t Is believed that from
the number of dead. wounded and miss
ing reported so far on Company L that
the company must have been in the very
thick Of an advance
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
GARY SOLDIER
KILLED IN ACTION

Private Payton Davis age twenty-five.
for three years an employo Of the Mer-
chant mills in Gary. has been killed in
action in France, says word received
here bv friends He cane to Cary from
I[ontaczv about four years ago. When
the United states declared war against
German ne enlisted in Company T. later
being trans erred and assigned to snip-
tnr duty with another company.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
NEDJL WINS PLEA
At WASHING TON
Lake County Senator'S Mis-
sion at National Capital
a Success.

x,-r,7T1%5c ND sept. 15.-Mayor X.
e-1,raoe received good news from
- NadiI at washington to-
-. United states Highway Coun-
-, ,htcb reirus supreme over high
wav construction in this country until
af.er the war has. approved the i'm
provemont Of standard avenue connect
Anr picllcy place in East Chicago with
Ubtttnr. The work has been held uT
and Nedj Went to washington to show
whv the improvement is an absolute
necessity. TIte Improvement on Indian
anoIiS boulevard is now held up and
pleas are being made TO Washington
that II may be completed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16

wAsHINGToN, Sept. 1e.- Tia Aus
trtan note, asking a secret conference Of
belhge-ents to canvass the possibilities
Of peace negotiation, reached the Swcd-
ish legation here today, enroute TO the
American government, it was learned,
The communication will be submitted
70 Secretary Of State Lansing this after
noon. T. is understood to be identical tc
that Of the reports through newspap, r
channels.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
HUNS DROWN
MORE WOMEN
AND CHILDREN

LONDON. sept. l6.-One hundred and
Aftv four ersons are missing today
following the torpedoing Of the British
steamship Galway Castle which was en-
route to South Africa or this number
81 are members Of the crew.
The ship was struck while stormy
seas were running. Women and chill
dren were lost
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
LEULLE71SJ

lCNTIED PRESS CABLEGRAMi
LONDON, Sept. 16.-There Will be
hasty response to the Austrian peace
proposal, according 20 the besS a. Ailahle
allied information here today.
Meanwhile all Official opini3n will be
withheld pending this situatl IN which
diplomats declare will be the most deli
cate question of policy since the dscla-a-
tion o< wax.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
BRITISH TROOPS IN
NEW ADVANC CE

LONDON. Sept. 16--British troops
advanced their lines front x more
than two miles on both sides Of the
Ypres- Confines canal last night, car
turing a number Of prisoners and ma
chine guns Field Marshal Hais report
ID to6aN-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
PARIS RAIDED
BY AEROPLANES

rUNITED PRESS CABLEGRAM1
PARIS. Sept 16.-Several enemy air
planes approached Paris last night. it
was officially announced today. There
we're some casualties and material
damage
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16

The complete precinct and advisory
organiza tion for the fourth Liberty loan
n Hammond began its work this morn
ing in thorough earnest. Much Of the
arduous secretarial and preliminary
work has been done by General Chair
man II. E. Sharrer's efficient office force.
who for two weeks have been putting in
IS hours a day. They are; Misses Mary
g. Ruschlie. Katherine Walter. Emma
Fasselhring and Letha Cowles.
The personnel Of the advisory com
plittee is as follows. 2. A Parry. Harry
n. johnson. Il A. Lamprell 3. J. steel
man. Jas y. Armstrong G c. Bonham,
Frank J. ORourke. Howard Gcscheidler.
carl kaufman c. j. sharp, Y II
crawford. Thomas Harle. ". F Howat
and Felix seroczynski
The precinct workers. headed BY Mrs.
O. q. F. Natthies. assisted by Mrs. D.
~ Patton. are: Mesdames 81 n Jewett.
A Aubrv. Hay r G.. Pierce S Z
swain. Dan Brown. J. Wiloockson.
Thomas Meara VIM. Myers. II. Moran
A Ffrsch. J. Smalley. F. O. Rick Grant
seetev NJ. ] DuEgan. Q. langley Pat
IN O Z. e. Matthias. Mcssrs. j. A.
,ul,rv Anton Paulik. Hepeaan kellner
Leonard Knoerger. oliver n Daugherty
Dan Brown. Charles Walters. Lawrence
Long William Nfasinot. Mort Tovle
Eetnhardt Elste~, Bert Anderson. Frank
Martin II 4. Cleveland. Jno- a. Twcodlo
Rov Tveedle. John Stadola, Willis Ford
Kauss and LAYERS
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
LIBERTY
LOAN WORK
STARTS TO-DAY

Mrs. o. c. T. Matthies, chairman Of
the women workers. presided at a meet
ing yesterday in the Fourth precinct
between Gosuin and Robertsdale. In
which 40 women workers responded. and
this is considered remarkable and a
great credit to the Fourth precinct
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16

If You Don't Buy Fourth Lib
erty Loan Bond Uncle Sam will be
mighty inquisitivel
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
SWISS HOLD
u. S. AVIATORS

TI-x1rEo PRESS CABLEGRAM.1
BERNF. September 1.-two Ameri-
can aviators to descend are being held
by the Swiss.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16

ICNITED Press CABLEGRAM1
COPENHAGEN. sept. 18.-The Aus
trim peace note has created great
stir In Denmark hut is Is not believed
it will lead to real peace overtures. The
newspaper PoIfinn SAYS the note is
logical result of speeches and article
of the last few days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
IBuLLETIN.I

lJNITED PRESS GABLEGRAMi
AMSTERDAM, Sepr. 16.-The AGstro-
Hungarian minister to Switzerland Land
ed the Austrian peace note to an allied
representative at Berne at 100 .. nj.
Sunday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
IBULLETIN1

UNITED PRESS CABLEGRAal
LONDON, Sept. 16.-ForeiEn secre-
tnry BnIfour at the Hotel savoy today
gave his belief that the Austrian pro-
pOsal cannot produce peace or divide
/ the allies.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
AMERICA
REFUSES
To CONFER
I'll Allies Do Not Consider Hun
Otter an Honest One and
viii Reject Il.
BULLETIN

IDHITED PREss CABLEGRAM.J
LONDON, sept. 16-JudEinR from
views gathered In competent British
quarters the German pence offensive l.
destined TO fail in niIi t. objects.
If the prevailing British opinion il
followed the allies reply will be thor
ouEh cOunter-attack by refusing the
confidential md binding discussion but
setting worth tho preliminary VIII
sonian conditions upon which discus
SiOns could be conducted.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16

Even the Boys Who Are Fight
ing Are Buying Liberty Bonds.
What About You?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
fncIrErM.1

I'INITED PRESS CABTEGRAM1
LONDON, Sept. 16.-The Swedish
minister has received the Austrian peace
note and Will deliver it to ths B Itish
/. foreign ofTiGse today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16

Put larger Service Star on your
Pocketbook.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16

A Tightwad Patriot IS the worst
thing that was ever made.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-16
SOLDIERS PAY

The following telegram was
received this morning from
Washington:
"Returning soldiers will be
given one months pay plus
transportation allowance of
three and one half cents a mile
from point Of rehabilitation to
home town. Their railroad tick
cts will cost them two cents a
mile by direct route. DemObili-
zatiOn will be from nearest
army camp to home section of
majority of men in each unit.
Publish this announcement to
allay uncertainty as to arrange
ment made for rehabilitation"
Yours very truly,
w. S. HeddleS,
Chairman, State Council of De-
Tense.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-16
GOOD ROADS MAKING
I TO BEGIN NEXT YEAR

The work of putting the highways
of the state in good condition and for
permanent improvement will begin
next spring according to the announce
ment of the Highway commission.
Some work is planned near Water
town but not as much as was expected
as it was understood that the highway
between Milwaukee and Madison would
be completed first In Waukesha coun-
ty there will be built a sixteen-foot
concrete road between Goerke's Cor
ners and Waukesha and sixteen foot
concrete road ON trunk highway -, the
Watertown plank road, commencing at
Goerkes Corners and running north
westward in the direction of Pewad-
ke. one and oue-half miles
There are two important projects in
Columbia county. involving the build
ing of fifteen foot gravel road on two
sections of trunk highway 29, on the
Portage Columbus road, distance OF
about ten miles in all.
Jefferson county will have two pro-
jects A stretch of gravel road on
trunk highway 10, the WatertOwn
plank road, of about one and one-half
miles, and a similar stretch of one and
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-16
At the Theatres

In the cast of 1.-THE Girl of the Col
den West" the splendid Paramount
phOtOplay starring Mabel Van Buren,,
which will be shown at the Classic
tonight, are many artists, who have
achieved sigual renown since the pro-
duction of that picture. Among these
are Raymond Hatton, who appeared to
great advantage in the support of Ger
aldine Farrar in many of her famous
pictures, Theodore Roberts, one of the
best all-round actors identified with
motion pictures, House Peters, a lead
ing man of prominence, Anita King,
a charming actress, Billy Elmer, Sid
ney Deane and others.
1t is seldom that a photoplay pre-
sents so notable a list of screen play
ers. Miss Van Buren, has charming
role, that of girl who keeps saloon
in a mining camp in California, dur
ing the days of the gold rush in 40,
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-16
PAUL H. GRAYS0N
WAS NOT Wanted
BY ST. PAUL POLICE
Elan and "Wife" Supposed to be Badly
Wanted Not the Right PARTIES
Man Held For DESERVING
From Army.

Paul H. GraysOn and wife, New
York City" That was the way they
registered at the Commercial hotel a
short while ago, and later were sus-
pected of being the parties who were
wanted in st. Paul and Minneapolis
for passing forged money orders on a
postoffice in Arkansas, which had
been robbed Of $50 blank orders
The woman wanted in st. Paul was
named Alice Grayson, and she fitted
the description pretty well, but since
the mans arrest at West Allis the
woman was apprehended in Milwau-
kee and proved her identity as a mar
ried woman whose husband resides in
the cream city. The husband testified
to that before Federal officials and
there was nothing to hold her on. The
man was returned to the army officers
at Des Moines, Iowa, for desertion.
The man when arrested had no
money on his person, but when here
had several hundred dollars, which it
is said he gave to the woman at Com
mercial hotel and she placed it in her
stocking, When questioned by the po-
lice here they were highly indignant
and disdained any wrong doing, al
though the woman tried to cash a
check for $50 at Schempf Bros. Co.
store. They left after being questioned
by the police, taking jitney to Ocon-
omowoc. They were apprehended by
the police at West Allis and in the
melee the woman escaped.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-16
METHODISTS IN CONVENTION
CENTENARY MOVEMENT ON

A convention in the interest of the
Centenary Movement" will be held
in the German Methodist church
North Fifth and Madison streets, to-
morrow The program:
20 p. m.-Season Of prayer
Leader, Rev. w. F. Boyer, Madison
2:3O p. m-Address, What Shall We
Do with tn. Centenary Movement
and what may we expect of it,
Dr. J. A. Mulfnger, Chicago.
800 p m.-Address, 'The Four
Weeks Program
Rev. G. NJ Ruff, Columbus
80 p. m.-Lecture, How Can We
Successfully Carry Out the Cen
tenary Program
Rev. Charles ]. Moeller, Evanston, Ill
Ais p. m.-Business meeting
$3.50 p. m.-Supper served by the
Ladies Aid Society
1870 p. m.-Illustrated free lecture,
"a Missionary Journey Around the
World" ----
Rev. Charles j. Moeller
A cordial invitation is extended tt
the public.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-16
JOBS EOR SOLDIER BOYS
ION RETURNING HOME

Representatives of the U. S. En-
in approximately fifty army camps
and environments in this country to
furnish information to enlisted men
as to employment after discharge In
structions sent to these representa-
tiveS state that as each soldier goes
he is asked if he wishes to have as
sistance in finding work from the bu-
reaus for returning soldiers now be-
ing established in every city and
town in the country.
Each man desiring such assistance
showing his name, the town at which
he expects to apply for assistance,
the kind of position wanted and such
other information as the time allowed
will permit. Wherever possible, the
name of his last employer also is to
be included When filled out, the
representatives of the Federal En-
ployment Service will sort out the
cards by states and mail them to the
federal directors of the Employment
Service for the states in which the
men intend to apply. Soldiers also are
to be told that bureaus for returning
soldiers are ready to advise them on
questions which will confront them
on their return.
Reports reaching the Department of
Labor show that in many camps, the
camp commanders already are giving
all possible assistance to the repre-
sentatives Of the Employment Service
by means of movies, posters and
pamphlets. The Adjutant General Of
the war department has issued an or
der to camp commanders authorizing
them to furnish the representatives
of the Federal Employment Service
with quarters and office space when
necessary.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-16
SPANISH FLU
HITS THE TRAIL
NO new CASES
Mild Colds Take Place of Dreaded
ScOurge-NO New Cases Re-
ported SO Far Today
In This City.

The Spanish influenza has hit the
trail and left for parts unkonWn. Wa
tertown is free of the scourge which
has held sway for the past two months
and caused several deaths and large
amount of sickness. The disease seems
to have dissolved of a sudden and left
in it's wake number of hard colds.
Local physicians say that all danger
from the scourge seems past and there
seems no danger of a recrudesence.
Whilst the disease held sway in Wa
tertown people were on the ragged
edge of fear and unrest despite all that
could be said in way of encouragement.
II Uaffled the skill of physicians, who
knew little of the cause and less of
the treatment, but did the best they
could in allaying the fever which al
ways accompanies the ailment. Dur
ing it's prevalence the health depart
ment did all that was possible for HUI
man agency to do as there was no
standard rule to go by in the handling
Of the disease and it is still a mOOted
question among the highest medical
To our mind it has always seemed
a disease which requires devoted nurs
ing more than the services of a ply
stefan after the first visit. The decline
of the influenza is due to the vigilance
of the health department and warning
of the physicians and the observance
by the public generally of the rules
laid down. Some people, however, dis
obey the rule and hold social gather
ings, card parties and the like. This
should not be and as much care should
be exercised now as at any time to
completely stamp out the pest. Be-
cause the health department did not
specifically rule against such social
gatherings, some people seem to think
they are at liberty to follow their own
wishes. This is unfair. 1t means seek
ing private pleasure when the health
of the community is at stake Fair
play means following the spirit of the
health department regulations, rather
than the exact wording.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-16
Pictures on Display.

Many pictures of soldiers and sail
ors in the different camps are being
displayed in the window of VIM. c.
Raue e Sons Co. A human U. S. shield
made up of 10000 soldiers at Camp
Custer, Mich, is but one of the many
attractive pictures. A contingent of
men who left from Jefferson county,
jackies in Company 8, 18th Regiment,
Co. D., 1872 Machine Gun battalion of
Camp Grant and a group picture of the
In. O. T. G. of Fort Riley make up the
display.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-16

Seven hundred pounds pigs
feet, shouts and ears from the
Jones dairy farm, tomorrow,
Tuesday morning. Bring your
basket and put in a supply as
this is the last shipment 1 will
be able to get for at least a
month. Ohm building, corner
Market and First streets. Edw.
Gnatzig.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-16
Social DOings

The marriage Of Mr.. Edwin Schoen-
ike to Miss Emma Tesch >of Lebanon
took place on Sunday afternoon in the
parsonage of Rev. Moebus in Lebaz
non The brides attendants were Miss
Esther Schoenike, a cousin of the
groom and Miss Elsie Preptoe of
Shawano. The groom was attended
by Messrs. Leonard Tesch, brother
of the bride and George Schoenike, a
brother of the groom. The bride was
gowned in a white crepe de CHEN dress
and carried a shower bouquet of roses.
A wedding dinner was served in the
new home Of the groom in Lebanon
Mr. William F1euter of this city was
united in wedlock with Miss Mabel
SOrenson Of Oconomowoc on Sunday,
the Rev. George Sandrock of the I'm
manuel Lutheran church of this city
officiating. Miss Amanda Sorenson, a
sister Of the bride, and Leonard
Jaehrling, Jr Of this city attended the
couple. The bride is a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Christ SOrenson Of Ocono-
mowoc and the groom is a son of Mr..
A wedding dinner was served at the
home of the bride after the ceremony
The young couple will reside in this
city.
The marriage. Of Miss Gertrude
Schnell and Mr.. Dan Schneider OF
Chicago took place in that city on Sat
urday. The bride is a cousin of Mrs
Clarence Schimmel of this city and is
well known here through her frequent
visits Watertown friends extend con-
gratulatiOnS.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-16
Meet Tonight.

The workers and lieutenants in the
Red Cross drive which started today
which will be the same as in the last
Liberty loan will meet tonight in the
city hall at o'clock The drive is
under the supervision of Frank Nc
Adams the local treasurer for the Red
Cross.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-16
SURPRISES MAYOR.
At st. Mary's Hospital
PleaSeS Executive.

Mayor Mulberger paid a visit to St.
Mary's hospital on Sunday for the first
time since erection of the new struc-
ture, which is now practically COM
pleted. He says the conditions there
surprised him most agreeably as he
was not aware that the city was in
possession of such a complete insti-
tuition, which would be a credit to a
city of much larger size.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-16
RED CROSS MEETING.
Will Be Held In High School Gym
December 20.

The annual meeting O. the Water
town Chapter American Red Cross and
its auxiliaries and branches, will be
held on Friday evening, December 20,
at 8 o'clock in the new high school
gymnasium. Signed,
Lydia B. Wertheimer,
Secretary
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-16
STORES OPEN EVENINGS.

Commencing Wednesday ev-
ening, December Is, the stores
of WatertOwn will be open ev-
enings to accommodate holiday
shoppers. Shop early in the day
and early in the week. 1t
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-16
Night School Tonight.

The regular night school classes
will be held at 7:15 o'clock this even
ing in the high school. Many of the
classes will have to again reorganize
due to the flu ban that was recently
placed upon schools.