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New-York tribune., 1918-07-30
What Is Going On To-day

LIGHTLESS NIGHT.
ONE MEAL. WHEATLESS
WAR SAVINGS STAMP DRIVE
CAMPAIGN FOR RED CROSS Wac
NURSES.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIVE
CAMPAIGN FOR OVERSEAS "ohhh"-
Free admission to the American Museum ~ ~
Natural History Metropolitan Museum" M, :.
Art. New York zoologies! Park. Van IN Uo's, !,
landt Park Museum. American MuseN"
Safety and the Aquarium
Army and Navy knitting Bee unae. Il
auspices OF The Comforts Comnii,'1ps g. *
the Navy League. The Mall. central f"''s
afternoon
Pebble lecture by Charles Dissy y ws5sss s5ass.
ON The Physical Education of me 80 10.
cent Girl Room l64. Thompson Han w
lumbia University. so p. n'
public lecture 10y Or Ros Lyman NiiouI ur..s5
THE Effect OF the War Upon me ,.ms avs
Problems of the World Room 81 nSr. n
uton Hall Columbia University s'SV y ~
Address by Professor George D Straysa. EN- =
,'rhe National Emergency IN EdueAs''A'
Horace Mann auditorium. g. N
New-York tribune., 1918-07-30
New w. S. S. Booths Open


The Fifth Avenue Association yester-
day officially opened two new War Say
ings Stamp booths in front of the New
York Public Library, Fifth Avenue and
Forty second Street. They flank the
sides of the massive steps leading INTO
the building.
Frank f. Waterman. chairman Of the
Manhattan committee of the New YORK
War Savings Committee. in brlef
address thanked the Fifth Avenue As
sociation for establishing the booths
He introduced Robert Crier Cooke,
president of the association, who ap-
pealed to the crowd to contribute as
many of their quarters as possible "
aid the financing of the nations hugs
war budget, which. he said, VIII nexss
year reach twenty-five billions o.
dollars.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-30
Dual Divorce Suit Dismissed

The dual divorce action brought
against Charles Forst, member Of
the Jersey City Board of Education,
and Mrs. Anna Alberding, of Harrison.
by Mrs. Forst and Mr. Alberding, was
dismissed yesterday by Vice Chancel-
lor Lewis in the Jersey City Court
The chancellor said there was not
enough evidence to justify DEGREES.
Testimony. was introduced in an en-
deavor to prove that Mr.. Frost and
Mrs. Alberding had taken automobile
trlns together to Palisades Park.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-30
Shoes and Ships
And Sealing Wax
Gott and AlIah's Prophet

"Fm not" said Mahomet, $50 beast
ly particular
Reporters then pricked up their or
gans ouricular
And wrote from dictatiom this state
ment Uersicular.
"A massacre now. and a massacre then.
| believe may be done by the mildest
Of mon.
At murders and rape and at wholesale
abduction,
I've oftentmes winked, for my folks
love ruction.
And now and again | have snickered
and smiled
While watching the Faithful dissect q
young child
But union with Prussia has cast q
dark blot
In Islam's bright annals. I'll GER
tainly not
Continue to pal with roughneck
like Gott!"
The collapse of Turkey, it may be
confidently predicted, will have no
effect en- the Allies culinary designs
upon Lnc halScT 5 goose.
What with the war and high prices
and everything, the advent of four kit
tens into the home of Mrs. " alter Nor
gan, of Newton, N. j., was not received
banished the proud mother from the
kitchen, and rolling up her sleeves pre-.
pared 20 do away with thirty six
count 'pn thi Wives
Into the water pail went the four
kittens. When their struggles had end
ed their executioner dug a hole in the
garden and there inferred the corpses,
foot or more deep.
Four hours later a fzzing sound at
tracted Mr.. Morgan as he was inspect
ing his garden. Lo and behold, beneath
his feet the earth was rising Grasp
ing large stick he waited develop
ments. Presently the clods moved aside
and a small, rather discouraged but
undeniably alive kitten appeared on
the surface.
The Morgan family has adopted it
for life.
The soldier who gets the sweater
knitted by Mrs. A. Flood, of the West
New York branch of the Red Gross
should feel prouder of it than if it
we're the uniform of major general
For Mrs Flood did the garment all by
herself and she has only one arm.
New excuse for speeding: "pm sorry
Judge" said Louis Kramer in the Traf
fic Court, "but my Ford ratified so thai
| couldn't tell how fast l was going"
Twenty dollars" replied Magis
trate House, unmoved
When a party of motorists wen
tearing through Wappinger Falls, n
Y, yesterday, with cut-out wide open
Patrolman Cashin arrested them anc
found that he had corralled Unde,
Sheriff Briggs, Assistant District At
torney Hess and Warden Flagler, o
the Duchess County Jail. Tactfully
he preferred charges against th
! chauffeur.
When we saw in last evening
papers that the United States will
send Major General G. c. Treat t
Italy in charge of admission, we knew
the race was on. 1t was. BY makeup
time we had had four contribution
agreeing unanimously that "the Unitet
States was about to give Italy Treat
So this is where we make lot o
friends.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-30

the city on the map for it's loyalty" he
said.
Mr.. Sturdevant also demanded the
enactment of an ordinance against pub
locations with un-American tendencies
81 believe that any man who puts a
stone in the path of these boys who
have gone out to fight for us should be
banned from our city, he declared.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-30

New excuse for speeding: 'I'm sorry,
judge" said Louis Kramer in the Traf-
fic Court, "but my Ford ratified so that
| couldn't tell how fast | was going"
twenty-five dollars" replied Magis
trate House, unmoved.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
MAYOR AND WINERY
CALL PUBLIC HEARING
Public Is Urged to Attend
treet Car Meeting To
morrow Evening.

Mayor Brown and ". J. Winery.
members of the special committee that
went TO Washington for housing and
sportation. made the following an
nouncement today:
There VIII be a meeting al Liberty
Hail Thursday evening at S o'clock 10
discuss the proposed street car fran
chise as proposed to meet the recon-
mendations Of the government. All per
sons interested. the board Of WORKS. the
councilmen and the public are requested
TO be present Mr.. Turpin Of Chicago.
representative Of the government, will
be present TO explain the proposed route
for Improvement. The street car com
pany win be represented by Mr.. Tai
mage. Mr.. Fred Crumpa cker and Mr..
Lawrence. Citizens will discuss the
proposed franchise. II Is important
that the details be settled without delay
70 the end that the Improvements may
be made to meet the requests OF the
government for better street car ia
cilities."
The announcement bore the signatures
Of the mayor and Jesse Wilson presi-
dent Of the Chamber Of Commerce.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
WHAT THE
COUNCIL DID

Ordered property owners TO repair
damaged sidewalks within thirty DAYS
or else they will be repaired by the
city and charged to the property taxes.
Ordered street car company to pave
between it's tracks where necessary
and remove wooden poles on West
State street
Divided salary formerly paid visit
ing nurse between Pest House and 9TH
or board Of health institutions
Raised the license Of near-neer sa-
looms from SO 10 $500 year.
Laid on table ordinance aholishing
office Of city sealer.
Accepted resignation Of Louis Scheer
tbe eighth ward councilman, who has
moved from the ward, and placed MILO
Bruce and NJ. NJ. Towle. Jr.. in nomi-
nation for the place. Nominations lett
open until next meeting
ordered preparation Of an ordinance
aboIishing the office Of assistant fire
chief
Took under advisement franchise for
street car extension on Columbia ave-
nue. and connections Of II. W. & E. G.
with G. I.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17

DELAYED by CenSOr.-Lieut. Quentin
Roosevelt is missing today following
running 6gSt with German aeroPlanes
northNSe est of Chateau Thierry- -Four
American airInen chased = squadron of
enemy planes behind the enemy lines.
Roosevelt has not been heard of since.
II Is not known whether he was shot
down or taken prisoner If taken Pris-
oner ii IS believed GerTcn nviatOrs
would have dropped note telling of
his capture One machine was shot
down in flames bat "a is believed IL was
a German plane.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
WHY TAMPER WITH
FIRE DEPARTMENT.?
Abolishing Job of Assistant
Chief May Prove Ex-
pensive Economy.

Hammond Manufacturers and prop
ertv owners received with nisgivings
today the news that the city council
last evening ordered preparation of an
ordinance abolishinz the office of as
sistant FIRE chief
II the saving Of s155 a month-sal-
AIRY of the assistant chief-results IN
even the slightest increase in fire in
surznce rates it VIII prove costly econ
omy indeed. one property owner told !
reporter and added that he considered
it i'll advised TO tamper with the SpIen-
did fire department which has caused
Hammond to have few bad fires and
very reasonable fire insurance rates
There should be some one second in
command. to take the place OF the
chief in the absence Of that individual
the landlord said
The passing Of the motion which MAJ
lead to doing away with the Job Of
assistant fire chief in order to settle
the quarrel over the candidacy OF Jas.
Ryron for the Job. was net without
event last evening
L. c Smith one OF the most cap
able members Of the council and one
whose word carries great deal Of
weight with the body. reported that
the committee Of three counciImen as
signed to determine why Ryron should
not be appointed had disagreed and
had no report to make.
In March recommended that the
board appoint William Nil as chief
stated Mayor Brown. and at the same
time recomm ended James Ryron as as
sistant chief as Captain Peters had de-
clined. The board asked time to con
slider Ryron's appointment Ny rec
ommendation stands. have nothing
against Ryron's appointment"
Councilman Kelley and Heekelnnan
advocated abolition Of the job and
Frank Martin made an individual re-
port as member of the committee Of
three.
He said that the CITY having raised
its fire department to the highest point
Of efficiency should take no back step
and that the economy dodge was offer
ing support to a petty politician who
had held Up Ryron's appointment
Councilman Hopman Jumped TO his
feet when the vote was being taken
I'm tired Of having it said I'm opposed
to Ryron" he declared. and being
blamed for this. I've asked the mayor
time and time again to appoint the as
sistant chief and pointing TO the may
or) You'd say Don't be in hurry.
we're saving that much money.
Hopmans statement putting up %
the mayor full responsibility for hold
ing up the appointment Of Ryron a
assistant chief created a stir in the
council chamber although the mavo~
stated the councilman was wrong and
that his letter of recommendation stiIl
stood
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
SAN MAKES HI S
FAREWELL SPEECH

Sam skufakiss. SOCIALIST and member
Of the council from the East Hammond
ward. is going TO war next Tuesday with
the 22a draftees. Although he could
have objected 10 being drafted as he
is a city official. Sam declined to do so
Some people think that socialists are
opposed to war" said Sam. but there
are different kinds Of socialists. I
fought IN Europe against this enemy
before and am glad to fight against
them once more for the greatest nation
in the world-the United states
AS a socialist 7 believe in dividing
things IN I believe in dividing the
Germans up
The council gave Sam a vote Of CON
graduation and an indefinite leave of
absence.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17

months or not less than 200 hours
First Bar. with BED Cross in centre.
on completion Of coo additional hours
(total not less than 500 hours) this bar
may be exchanged for
First Bar. one star al each end.
on competition Of 500 additional hours
ltotal not less than Loco hours) this
bar may be exchanged for
First Bar two sters at each end
ON completion Of 500 additionals hours
(total not less than 2.400 bours) bar
may be exchanged for
First Bar. three stars al each end. etc
Thus each star awarded indicates not
less than 400 hours work
on completion Of 500 additional hours
(total not less than $500 hours) new
star-bar Zone starr may be awarded to
he worn in association with. and below
the five-star bar which is retained by
the worker and not returned in exchange
for the new one-star bar.
The second bar may be exchanged. on
completion Of successive periods Of 500
hours each. until second fve-star bar
is secured. The second fve-bar then re-
mains in the workers. possession and to-
Eether with the first bar indicates not
less than 5000 hours work
Subsequent awards shall be by means
of third bar in the same manner de-
scribed for the second bar. until a third
fve-star bar is secured. A fourth and
subsequent bars may be awarded in the
same manner
Self-supporting, working persons who
give service to the Red Cross outside
their working hours. may Re granted
general service bars after rendering one
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
AUTO INTERESTS
FIGHT STEEL MOVE

WASHINGTON July Il a bitter
fight IS developing between the auto
mobile interests and the war industries
board as . result Of the governments
determination to curtan steel supply
70 these manufacturers.
Officials declared today that repre-
sentatives Of the automobile industry
threatened panic and disaster If the
conservation plans are put into effect.
They also declared the auto men
threatened 70 make a campo gn Issue
of the question and predicted dire po-
lItical consequences
Officials say the auto industry was
warned a year ago and should have
prepared BY this time for the output
reduction
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
A THRILLER
FOR DELUXE

Come Through" which will he shown
AZ the Deluxe. theatre tonight and to-
morrow is one'of the biggest and most
thrilling melodramas that will be shown
this sea son.
Jimmie" was the slickest smooth
est. and nerviest little porch climber
that ever happened. Somebody poked a
gun in Jimmie's ribs-and made him
marry a girl he never saw before
That's part of the thriller that viii
give you the greatest two hours Of
thrills you have ever enjoyed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
DECLARE LIVERY
BARN A NUISANCE

Residents Of the seventh ward last
evening appealed 10 the city council 10
condemn a livery barn at Truman ave
nue. and Hamlin streets which they de-
clared IS &c nuisance and "a menace to
public health. The barn. it was stated
is within q half block of the public
library and near church and Central
PARK The council Will investigate and
act.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
DOWN MUST
COME SIGNS

The Hammond police have ordered all
signs advertising intox icatng liquors
of any kind IN stores formerly used as
saloons or on buildings, taken down or
otherwise destroyed
II this is not done, under the state
law it Is taken as prima facie evidence
that the place is still selling liquor con-
trary 70 law and is subject to a fine of
not less than $50
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17

as a second class yoemanette. Miss
Blaemire has been employed for the
past two years in the local office Of the
Chicago Telephone Co. Her friends and
office associates wish TO extend their
best wishes to Miss Blaemire at the
same time resrettIng to see her leave.
Two wedding ceremonies were per-
formed yesterday at the Christian
church parsonage by Rev. c. !. Sharp.
The first which took place at noon was
that CT Miss Lillian Mers and Carroll
Radchff both Of Hammond. The second
one performed in the evening was Miss
Helen Siauke OF % State street snd Fred
Peterson of Whiting. Both were simple
weddings.
The Hammond public library yester-
day sent fourteen scrap books TO the
Great Lakes Naval Hospital at Camp
Perry The books had been the work of
the pupils Of the grade schools and
were considered works OF art. They will
be used for convaIescent patients n the
hospital.
The Pine street Ladies' Aid Society
will be entertained tomorrow afternoon
ny MI = = new 0N nv AA1AAt~f 1~N ~A-~AA4-'
street.
opal Hive S9s, Maccabees. held their
regular business meeting last evening
at the 1. O. @. r. hall. Four new candi-
dates were initiated. Plans were COM
pIeted for an exhibition drill 10 be given
by the team Friday evening at Gary,
for the new Hive organized last January
under the name OF the steel City Hive.
All members Of Opal Hive are requested
to meet at the corner Of sibley and Hob
man streets Friday evenig to take the
seven O'Clock car for Gary.
The Past Chiefs Association OF the
Pvthian Sisters were entertained last
evening by Mrs. P. L Davis at her home.
81 Pimbach avenue. Mrs. Davis was as
sisted by Mrs Benschop. There were
nfteen members present and the time
was spent in completing a quilt for the
Red Cross The next meeting Will be
the third Tuesday in August at the
home of Mrs. Hazel Finding in Clinton
street.
Mrs G A. Tyler of Webb street who
has been visiting in the east for sew
eral weeks. returned to her home yes
terday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
IBY UNITED PRESS. ]

NEW YORK. July I7-Madane Marie
De Nfctorica. held important
member of the German espionage SyS-
tenn IN this country. Is dangerously III
at the Ellis Island hospital where
Hadame storch. held rs = German spy.
died when about to reveal German sc
crets The government is working on
the theory th=t the Germans are com
uniting murder TO prevent being d.
dfvuIged.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
RED CROSS DIRECTORS
FINALLY SETTLE AWARDS

The following rules for awarding Red
Cross emblems and badges has been
adopted by the board OF directors OF the
Hammond Chapter American Red Cross;
Emhlems on Caps and Aprons.
All workers in the Red Cross rooms.
including knitters. shall be entitled to
wear the Red Cross on the apron after
72 hours work
All workers shall be entitled TO wear
the Red Cross on the cap after u hours
additional work
Hours 10 be reckoned beginning July
l. 1918.
Cards VIII be provided for each work
er by which the time can be recorded for
workers in the sewing and surgical
dressings.
For knitters the following schedule
Will be observed for reckoning their
time:
sweater equal rs hours work. 5
sweaters wins one cross.
l pair socks equals 1914 hours work. 6
pair socks wins one cross.
pair wristlets equals hours work.
IS pair wristlets wins one cross.
helmet equals 25 hours work. he'll
NETS wins one cross
Or any other combination Of articles
which will make up the number of
hours
Badges issued by the National Red
Gross according TO national ruling:
A special badge. denoting period Of
service in the Red Cross. for all civilian
workers. has been adopted by the Cen
trial Committee of the American Red
Cross.
This badge for general service. in
cludes all workers. volunteer and paid.
and officers. clerks or any sort of serv-
ice. 1t Will be awarded as follows:
For the initial period of service of 4
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
PERSONAL N
SOCIAL NEWS
FOOD DEMONSTRATIONS

Two more food demonstrations will be
given this week by the L. S Home
Demonstration Agent at Wallace school
Thursday and at Liberty Hall Friday.
Both lessons VIII be on the making of
various kinds Of Liberty Breads and
VIII held at p, m Miss Cornell and
the committee on Home Demonstrations
have no fear in recommending these
products TO the most fastidious palates
Large crowds should attend Every
body welcome
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
SCHOOL
TO WAR DEPT

WASHINGTON. July 17-Secretarv
Lane today announced that the Indian
school plant at Carlisle. Pa. has been
turned over to the war department. FIR
hospital purposes and for the reha54lt-
'atior and re-education Of sick and
ounIc1 soldiers
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17

WASHINGTON, July I.-President
Wilson viii take over the nations wire
system today or tomorrow. st was
learned authoritativeIy- OHtcisI
nOuReement is expected to reveal that
Postmaster General BurIesOn viii be
in charge and win name wire admin
istrator. reported to he David J. Lewis,
of Maryland. former congressman and
an authority on wire control.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
- I-N1rEn PEEss.l

WASHINGTON, July I7.-Austro-
Hungarian Foreign sIiniSter Burian'S
peace clatter vFnS drowned ont by the
ron- of big guns. Officials paid no at
tenti0n 30 il, considering fl only more
German propaganda and said IL con-
tasns nothing OF interest TO america or
her allies. America is prepared to fight
on for peace ard is in no mood to bark
en- 10 propaganda.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
Won SEYDLER
STILL STACKING

DNIIED FHEso JABLEGFAN.
AMSTERDAM. JULY 1.-THE sue
cesses OF the Central Empires army
are guarantee that our enemy viii
not gain their war aims by their arms
or blackade." Premier Won Seydler Of
Austria declared in the Austrian par
lament Tuesday.
we are able TO force the end OF the
war"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17

wetzel. Warren Cannon and Thomas
McTowan.
These men were the crew OF a freight
train and bail of S25 each was given for
their appearance tomorrow morning in
the Hammond city court so that the
train could 90 on.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
ARRESTED FOR
LARCENY

Marten Wasiak of Grand avenue. Chi
cago. was arrested at the Carlton hotel
July s by Ohicer Bunde and Einsele for
larceny
At his trial yesterday afternoon in
the Hammond city court it was 50 d thar
he had stolen a violin. money and other
things from the hotel
He was fined $50 by Judge Klotz
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
BRITISH AVIATORS
DOWN 7 HUNS

UNITED PRESS CABLEeRASf1
LONDON July 17.-British aviators
shot down six enemy planes Monday
and lost only one Of their planes. the
air ministry reports TO-DAY
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
DISMISSES THE
FIELD MARSHAL

UNITED PREss CABLEGRAN
COPENHAGEN. July 1T-Emperor
Karl has dismissed Field Marshal Won
Hostzendorn who was command erin
chief Of the Austrian army during the
recent Italian offensive. Il was an
nounced today from Vienna
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
$40 TWENTY ONE YEAR
OLDS ARE EXAMINED

TWO hundred and forty boys Of q
years Of age-the new registrants-
underwent physical examinations this
morning - the Hammond draft board
and a great majority we're found in
splendid condition. Nearly al are in
class A rs the old Class will be
exhausted the 23rd Of this month when
229 draftees leave for training. the
2l-year-olds will Be called upon in
August. it Is expected. At least q
great number or them will 60 next
month
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
boy Scout
Column

Introducing Lawrence Harris. the
new Scout executive. Local Council.
B. s. Of A
Mr.. Harris has worked as Scout lead
e. since 1909. Had Troop /. Ashton.
s D. two troops IN Minneapolis. Troop
% in Madison. Wis Devoted much
time to organizing boys in Scout and
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
Won HERTLING
ALSO TALKS


UNITED PRESS CABLEGRAM.l
AMSTERDAM July 1T.-Chancellor
Won Hertlng. experimenting his recent
Reichstag speech with an Interview.
declared that Germany is ready to
evacuate Belgium when her colonies
are restored, the Wolf agency announc-
cd today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-17
MUsT ATTEND HOWE CAMP.

No Scout should make arrangements
to attend Scout Camp without con-
sulting the Executive at Scout Head
quarters The Calumet Scout Camp
has been established at considera bic
expense and Hammond Scouts should
take advantage q it il they attend
camp al an
Now We 40 not wlsh to deprive any
boy Or any opportunity to attend camp
but We shall nos give permission for
our Scouts To attend any other camp
except they first attend the Calumet
camp.
The Camp opens next Monday and all
who wish to go should register at
once Headquarters are open from 10
> SO p m daily