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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-11-28

was laid to rest in the Cooper
cemetery, beside that of her hus-
band.
To the bereaved family we ex-
tend our deepest sympathy.
FRIEND.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-11-28
Resolutions of Appreciation.

At recently held meeting of
the assistant teachers of the Oak
land Grammar School, the resig-
nation of Principal Rev. Arthur
D. Appleton was received with
much regret. The teachers then
adopted the following preamble
and resolutions in commentator
Of Rev: Arthur D. Appleton.
WHEREAS, Rev. Arthur D. APP
pleton is about to sever his rela-
tons with our school, much to the
regret of teachers, pupils and peo-
pie of our community generally;
and
WHEREAS, In this severance our
school has lost a most able, eff
ficient and competent pricipal and
head; therefore be it
Resolved, That we commend in
the highest terms the labor and
efficiency of Rev. Arthur D. Ap-
pleton for his untiring efforts in
the upbuilding and progress of our
school during his principalship.
Resolved, That wherever he
may be located in the future he
will be followed by our best wish
es, and gratitude for the able man
ner in which he has conducted ou1
| rnl,An1
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-11-28
Election of Officers.

The Green Glade Literary Soci-
ETY. has resumed its sessions and
on Wednesday night next an cleo
ton of officers will be held.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-11-28
Soldiers Letters to Folks at Home

Chas. Rodeheaver is a teamster
on the guns. My work is fixing
up things that break, mostly wag-
ons, and helping to build places to
stay. Every company has some
mechanics with them and we have
plenty to do. Sometimes we work
all day as guards and on the wag-
ons at night. Sunday is just like
any other day at the front, but
would sooner be here than back in
the training camp; there is more
excitement. The only thing is
we don't get to sleep much some
nights. Sometimes l don't have
my shoes off for four or five DAYS,
but l can sleep with all my clothes
on about as we'll as with them off;
noise doesn't bother E. me anv.
Sometimes the Germans drop
bombs around US and the fellows
go into their dug-outs and never
know anything about it till the
next day. don't think the Ger
mans are getting much chance to
sleep either.
l heard Delbert Rodeheaver
was back home. He is lucky to
get back if he is not crippled in
any way. He may never have to
come back over here any more.
MCKINLEY HARVEY,
Supply Co., 319th F. A.
Corporal Parker Rodeheayer,
son of Mrs. J. C. Rodeheaver, of
Deer Park, writing under date of
Oct. 6, from France to his mother,
says:
DEAR MOTHER: Will answer
your letter of September seventh.
1t came a few days ago, but as l
had written two or three days pre-
vious l did not think it best to
answer immediately, You I'M
doubtedly have more of my letters
by this time. The delay between
my third and fourth letters ex-
plains why you did not get any for
sometime.
| have known for sometime
that Lee is at Camp Meade, but
have not heard from him yet.
suppose his first letter was lost.
He has probably been permanent
ly assigned by this time, and will
likely come across soon. 1t is nice
that he can go to Washington and
live for a day or two. l guess the
new draft will take in all of us,
but Lee and l will be the only
ones to get over here.
The weather here is not nearly
as pleasant as formerly. We now
have lots of rain, and fairly cold
at times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-11-28
THE DEATH RECORD.
MRS. GIDEON ]. GNAGEY

J
Mrs. Mary A. Gnagey, aged IS
years, wife of Mr.. Gideon J. Gna-
gey, died at her home near Grants
vile on Saturday last following a
brief illness. Surviving are her
husband, one son and two daugh-
tiers, and also by a number of his
tiers and brothers. The deceased
lady was one of the most respected
women of Grantsville district and
her death is sincerely regretted by
a large circle of friends and rela-
tives. The funeral took place on
Monday afternoon.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MOOMAW
Benjamin Franklin Moomaw, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. MOomaw,
died at his home at Mountain Lake
Park Friday, October IS. He was
born at Hartmonsville, West Va,
on October p, 1882, being aged So
years and 8 days. Besides his sor-
rowing wife, he is survived by four
children of tender years, his moth
er, four sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Shultz with interment in
Pleasant Valley cemetery. The
deceased was a loving husband, an
affectionate son and a dutiful par
ent. He will be sadly missed by
all who knew him.
HENRY L. KILLIUS
Henry L. Killius, aged "a years,
months and 7 days, died at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Jennie
Forman, in Oakland, on Friday
night last after an extended illness.
The deceased was born at Wagon
stadt, Baden, Germany. He came
to this country in 1865, first locat-
ing in Pittsburgh from which city
| he came to Garrett county in 1876,
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
". ]. MAILER RETURNS
FROM CANADIAN TRIP
Tells of Conditions in the
Dominion Which Has Had
4 Years of War.

Attorney ". J. NcAleer and his fam
yv have returned from an interesting
motor trip through southern Canada.
travelling 1910 in two weeks. Mr. Nc
Aleer drove into Canada by way OF Port
Huron and among other places visited
owen Sound, returning by way Of
NIAGARA Falls. Buffalo Cleveland and
Toledo
The Canadian people are elated. "
stated Mr.. McAleer. and believe vic
tory is inevitable. They admit that
Americas entrance alone saved the
allies.
We in the states have no idea Of war
ss yet The scarcity Of young men IN
Canada is appalling. Mothers wives
and daughters are taking in the harvest
Crops in the southern part Of Canada
are good but because Of the extreme
heat the wheat barley. oats and peas
ripened at the same time and they Will
lose practically all OF the oats because
they can't get them in
In every town you see many crippled
men ListoweH. with 400 inhabitants
"a little smaller than Crown PoinD had
21 boys killed in battle and 8 are home
crtppled out Of 100 volunteers. This
frightful casualty list is due to the fact
that when the Canadians went into &C
ton they had no artillery support and
were outnumbered 10 to J.
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
BILL WILL
PASS TODAY


WASHINGTON. Aug. 24.-TieIding TO
the pleas OF war department and other
government officials not to disorganize
war bureaus in war times the house to-
day defeated the Madden amendment to
the man power bill removing the gen
eral exemption OF government employees
The removal of competent and expert
enced government workers would slow
UP the war program and therefore work
great harm. It was solely on this
ground that the house yielded The vote
Of the Madden proposal was 40 to I2S.
The house closed last night with the
democrats panicky over their patronage
following an amendment shutting off
exemptions of government clerks and
office holders
Leading advocates of the no-slaclcer
policy explained today that if the army
needs the boys of IS and 19 it is only
fair TO them and to the families that
must give them UP to makeother equally
able to go do their share.
The house failed to pass the bill last
night because of the long debate on the
amendment to defer calling the eighteen
and nineteen year old boys -Four ef-
forts 10 change the draft ages of IS and
provided for by the bill were defeated.
y
vote of 167 TO 12o. There seems no
doubt the house viii pass the bill today.
The senate has not yet disposed of
the anti-strilIe amendment nor the
French amendment to defer calling of
those below 21. Senator Chamberlain
in charge OF the bill feared todays dis
cussion would bring the bill over to next
week
Senator Penrose today launched an at
tack on Secretary Baker for delaying
congressional action on the man pow er
bill by opposing extension of the draft
ages when IL was proposed last June in
the senate. He charged that because of
personal vanity" the war department
insists all suggestions Of legislation
come from it.
Senator Hitchcock spoe in favor of
Baker and Chief of staff March.
Senator Borah w..o opposed the call
ing of is and 10 year old youths de-
clared the war department had not prov
ed they could not put 100000 men in
the field by next June without calling
those below tweuty-one-
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
PACHYDERMS
SCATTERED
THE PEOPLE
Hagenbeck's Circus Is Hit
Hard All Through Season;
Has More Tough Luck.

MUNCIE. Ind. Aug 24-Four ele-
plants. belonging to the Hagenbeck-
Wallace circus. escaped from their
trainers here yesterday and went on a
brief sightseeing tour OF their own.
They were run down a few blocks
from the show grounds by the train
ers. who had little difficulty in getting
them under subjection. While they
were at large the elephants caused
the pedestrians to scatter and even
automobiles TO scurry rapidly out of
their way. although the animals seem
ed to be merely curious and to be harm
less.
The circus. which was hard hit early
n the season when many OF the en-
ployes were killed in a train wreck
near Gary and scores OF others were
injured. is SO short of labor that II is
showing with difficulty. Five one
arm men are among its laborers and
when the ushers, ticket-seuers and
the others engaged in similar occupa-
tions get through with their special
work. all put on overalls and jumpers
and help work as laborers
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
BY CARL GROAT


Omitted Press Staff CORES spordentA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-When
Chief of Staff March predicted a
1919 victory with 100000 Amer
ican army, he was delivering
cold-blooded military operation. 1t
was no spread-eagle boast or claim.
1t was based upon his confidence in
American soldiers-a confidence
inspired by serving with them and
beside them.
March told members of the press
today that his statement to the
military committee was the delib-
crate military opinion. He also
added that American troops now
broad number 100000.
March pounded home the thought that
next year IS the victory year provided
America furnishes the quota needed
Incidents OF American dash and eff
cheney were cited. In one operation in
The recent drive he said prisoners netted
thlrty-fve hundred
Reviewing the Franco British drive or
the last few days, March said that both
armies shared i'll the fine results. March
estimated the distance from the front
line to the Rhine at the nearest point
was not ever twenty miles.
Question OF the slowness Of casualt,-
reports was replied 10 by March that
the great task Of compiling the lists
caused the delay.
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
FIREMEN
GET 8 CALLS
IN | DAY

Yesterday afternoon during the storm
the home of Carl Wonich of $50 Pine
street. Hammond. was struck by light
ming Not much damage was done. as
the Hammond fire department soon had
the blaze out.
About 2:3o the lightning struck the
home of Joseph Martin at 14S Clark
stree md by the time the fire depart
ment arrived the roof of the house was
ablaze. BY hard work in the rain the
fremen soon had the fire under control.
the damage being about $500.
Last night again the fire department
was called to the Hammond Garage at
5O4 Holman. where a vulcanizing ma
chine had exploded. catching fire to the
building The fire was put out with the
chemical.
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
JUDGE |BACH
INVESTIGATES
FOR COUNCIL
Protesting Gary Merchants
Still on War Path; Court
Head on Quiz Trip.

Judge Joseph G.. Ibach Of the appellate
court and member Of the state council
Of defense. was in Gary several hours
yesterday making investisa of the
closing hour conditions as they are af-
feoted by the recent order Of the Lake
county council Of defense.
sevcra, Gary merchants are putting
up night on The ruling and have car
ried their case to the state council or
defense. Judge Ibach as member Of
the state council of defense came to
make a personal investigation OF the
complaints of the merchants claiming
the closing order IS running their bust
ness.
The judge called upon many mer-
chants. both those who are observing
the rule and those who are protesting
its enforcement. He will report to the
state council Of defense and a hearing
Will probably come before the state
council at its first meeting in September
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
THE BRITISH
ARE FIGHTING AS
NEVER BEFORE

PARIS, Aug. 24-The newspaper
correspondents at the front lay
stress on the magnificent enthusi-
asm with which the British are at
tacking and overcoming the enc
my. TheytpOint out that the Brit
ish opposed stout resistance when
the Germans counter attacked, and
when they saw that the enemy was
staggering under the shower of
blows increased the punishment
without giving him time to look
around.
The British are striking as never
before. tho correspondents say, and
are wrestling from the enemy.
piece by piece, the villages and
fields taken by him since March
81. Each of the British partial at
tacks has finished with victory for
them. The Germans viii see many
more such Victories, the cOrreSpon-
dents declare, when the British
have thrown themselves into real
offensive with constantly accum-
EnuIated reserves, which their pru-
dence declines to use up in small
parcels.
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
FOUR CIRCUS
VICTIMS YET
At HOSPITAL
The McCrees, Bareback
Riders and One Of the Star
Acts, to Leave Monday.

With liability for the Hagenbeck- Wal
lace circus wreck not yet established as
between the circus and the Michigan
Central railroad and the bills at St
Margaret's hospital unpaid. two more
patients are preparing to leave. After
they have gone there VIII be only two
left Of injured circus folk at the hos
pital.
The wreck which took a toll of more
than seventy lives occurred the morn
ing OF June 22nd. Among those taken
to St. Margaret's hospital believed in a
dying condition were Mrs. Hattie Nc
Cree. a bareback rider and John Miller
drivers helper.
Mrs. McCrees injuries We're many and
included a crushed right foot, two ribs
torn away from the spine. internal in
juries and paralyzed condition of the
left leg.
Millcr's jaw was broken. the scalp on
one side of his head was off. the left
eye hung on the cheek, and his nose was
crushed.
Monday Mrs. OIcCree will be able to
ride in an ambulance to Indiana Harhor
where she viii be taken aboard a train
for Toledo. Her husband, who has been
in the hospital also will so with her.
He is Reno B1cCree. her riding partner,
and sustained a wrenehed back. and a
disIocated instep of the left foot
The other circus patient at the hos
pital is Ernest Hitchcock. whose home
is in England. Hitchcock was = candy
butcher" and sustained broken right
arm. wrenched back and other injuries.
All his money. $500. was burned up in
the fire that followed the wreck.
The circus patients were cared for ~
various doctors for awhile and then
for two weeks they had no medical
attention. An appeal was made and
DR.. sharrer volunteered TO take care OF
them. They state that no one from the
railroad or circus has offered to settle
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
BLOODY
BAT TIE FOR
BAPAUME
UNITED PRESS cABLEGRAs

NJ
WITH the BRITISH IN FRANCE
Aug. 24.-The British advance toda
carried them forward on a wide front
between the Ancre and the Somrne
Bray. BeCordel de Court and OvillerS
Ia -Eoissels fell in rapid succession, it Is
reported.
The Germans heavily counter attacked
on the high ground north of Nappy Val
ley this rsorning The result is not yet
known The ground there is already
covered with dead. At a. m. the Ger
mans were still opposing the advance
toward Baupaume at Bihucourt
The British and Germans stru ggled all
night back and forth along a S0-mile
front on the whole Somme field in one
Of the bloodiest battles of the war
The British advanced appreciably this
morning at many points. gaining several
important villages and lighting posi-
tions. The Australians early this morn
ing smothered several machine gun
nests which had been a continual men
ace. inhicting heavy casualties and TAX
ing prisoners.
The high ground toward Fricourt was
seized during the night.
The British pushed ahead a mile and
half northwest Of Baupaume and ad-
vanced patrols are reported near that
town. Terrific fighting is going on in
a maze Of trenches three miles northeast
Of Arras.
Welsh troops rafded across the Ancre
east of Beaucourt last night and rein
forced a party of their own men who
crossed Thursday night.
Great numbres Of aeroplanes are
sweeping back ana forth above the
Boches, following machine guns and
dropping b3mbs with terrible effects
Two howitzers were destroyed BY bombs
TiIley was bombed heavily. The
weather this morning was damp and
cloudy.
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
SOLDIER WANTS HIS
FRIEND TO KNOW
A Mr.. Walter of Hammond
Is PACED by Soldier Boy
at Depot.

A troop train passed through Ham
mond last night and one of the soldier
boys as the train stopped at the depot
for a moment called out to Mrs. Klitch,
who happened to be at the depot. asking
her to let a Mr.. Walters of Hammond
know that he, Jack Ray, went through
on his way east. Mrs. Klitch, who lives
at 94 Clinton street. made every effort
to locate the Mr.. Walters. but was un-
able to do so and takes this means of
advising him OF the soldier boys pass
age through the city
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
GOMPL LIMENT|NG
PROF. HICKMAN
Fairbury, Ill, Is "Het Up"
About a Hammond
Pedagogue.

FAIRBURY. ILL. Aug. 24.-The board
Of education OF the Fairbury schools
are having quite time in securing a
manual training teacher. Last week
they hired a Professor Hickman OF Ham
nlond. Ind. He visited the various mem
bers Of the two boards and signifed his
intentions of coming here. and even went
so far as to lease u house. At a joint
meeting of the boards he again said
that If the position was offered him he
would accept it and that his word was
as good as his bond" He evidently used
the offer made here to get raise at
Hammond. as telegram was received
here a few days after he went home
stating that he would not come to Fair
bury. If Mr.. Hickman is good a
manual training instructor as he is a
liar he could command an awful big
salary.
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
GEORGE HANNlUER'S
SON BADLY HURT
Louis Falls From Tree Fiji
teen Feet; Right Thigh
Is Fractured.

Louis nine-year-oId son of Mr. and
Mrs George Hannauer State Line and
Bush streets. IS in Mercy hospital. Chi
cago. suffering from n fracture of the
right thigh received Tuesday at Hazel
hurst. Wis. where Mrs. Hannauer and
her two sons were spending the sum
mer. Louis fell fifteen feet when the
branch Of tree gave way.
Mr.. Hannauer. general manager Of the
Indiana Harbor Belt Railway. was in
Chicago preparing to leave for Hazel
hurst when he received a telegram tell
ing Of the accident. He left immedi-
ately and brought the boy to Chicago,
where he is receiving the best Of sur
gical and medical care.
Louis brother. George. and Ben Seeley
were with Louis at the time 4 the
accident
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
DR., MIKESGH LEAVES
FRIDAY FOR SERVICE

DR.. w. H Mikesch. one of Hammond's
well known physicians. leaves next Fri
day for Ft Oslethorpe. Ga. to begin
his career as an officer in the medical
corps Of the United States army.
graduate Of St Louis University,
DR.. Mikesch established himself in prac-
tice in Hammond in 1918 and. although
a young man. has become one Of the
busiest Of the city's physicians and sur
geons. Mrs. Mikesch is a musician Of
recognized ability.
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
NAVY IS
CRITICISED
IN SENATE

WASHINGTON. aug 24-sharp crit
jcism OF the navy and Secretary Dan
iels were voiced today in the senate
because Of the navy's failure to stop
the operations of the German pirate
raider Triumph" off the u s. coast
Senator McCumber North Dakota.
demanded an explanation of the failure
OF the great American navy TO stop
a little trawler making only 10 or 10
knots an hour from raising havoc with
American fishing fleets"
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
Bv WEBB MILLER
UNITED Press CABLEGRA&I
1 20 q -, n

UNITED Press CABLEGRA31-I
PARIS, Aug. "a, 100 q. m.-1he
converging push upon NOyon was
renewed this morning, the French
improving the positions won yes
terday. General Mangin continued
the work of clearing the south
banks of the Oise and Of the Ailette
river.
The Germans are resisting desperate
lv north Of scissors. The French troops
are nearing the soissons-Chauines hiSh-
wav and are threatening to outfiank me
enemy. :.
The military writer for the Echo d
Paris declares the Germans have only
a. frer divisions (2SS.0oo mem left.
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
4
INENTHE:N|N
THE ESERVICE
OVER THERE
SlOWDeSS Of Casualties e.
pldined BY Chief Of Staff
March This Morning
BULLETIN

LIMITED PRESS CABLEGRAH.
PARIS, Aug. "a, 4;oo p. m.-TSe
south banks of the oise and Ailette
have been completely cleared OF the
enemy as far west as the Pont St.
Paul and the French arc now hr1niy
established north of the Ailette.
Opposite Coucy 1e Chateau the
French continue TO progress, msirly
in a southeasterly direction.
west Of Eoyon French troops are
advancing upon Guy. The advance
between the 1Ietz and 5otssonz
slackened today.
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
FORMER STANDARD
OFFICIAL DEAD

Word waz received in Hammond to-
day of the death at Pittsubrg Of J. 3.
White. for three years chief inspector
at the Standard Steel Car plant here.
Mr.. White was made works manager
Of the Pittsburg Model Engine Co.
owned by the Standard. two wears ago.
While in Hammond he lived with his
family at 227 Highland street
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
MOTHER SUICIDES;
GIRL KILLS HERSELF
Mrs. Charles Herff of Gary,
Grieves Over Demise Of
Her Daughter.

Mrs. Charles Herf. 1854 washington
street. Gary at three O'Clock this morn
ing shot and instantly killed herself.
Mrs. Herf's daughter. IS years old,
and a graduate OF the FroebeI school
this last June. and physical director in
the school. died very sudden yesterday
and it is thought the mother Frieved SO
over the death of the daughter that she
took her own life.
The bodies Of the mother and daugh-
ter will be shipped Sunday at Il o'clock
over the Pennsylvania to Chicago for
burial in WaIdheim cemetery
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
GOVERNMENT
CONTROL IS COSTLY
~ TNITEp PREss. ]

WASHINGTON. aug. 24-The gov
ernment lost 100000, 600 In the opera
tion OF the national railways in the
first six months of federal control Fig
ures made public by the interstate
commerce commission today revealed
the net income of $50 large railroads
for the first six months of federal con-
troll to have been $151.657.111.
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
WAGE BATTLE ON
so MILE FRONT

French are striking vigorously on a
combined front Of about sixty miles.
The British are attacking between
Marcatel and Lihons. while the French
are pushing ahead between Evricourt>
and Pommiers.
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
BRITISH ARMIES
NEAR BAUPAUME

LONDON, Aug. "a 1902 q m.-Brit-
ish troops have pushed forward within
.osc than two ani 2 halr miles of Ba-
paume. The third army's progress con-
tinued and il has advanced in some
places to the depth of four and a half
miles.
The Lake County times., 1918-08-24
AUSTRIANS
RESUME THEIR
OFFENSIVE
UNITED PRESS CABLEeRAm.l

TJNITED IREss CABLEGRAM.I
ROME Aug. 24.-The Austrian coun-
ter offensive in Albania was resumed
yesterday the enemy making some
progress but losing heavily, the Ital-
ian war office announced today
Artillery fighting was reported on
the whole Italian front