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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07

FOR YEAR
CONFLICTING
Pessimists and Optimists
Both Have Arguments
That Seem Plausible; But
World Is Facing Better
Era Is Belief.

NEW YOl;K. Jan. Tic year opens
with an extraordinarily conflicting out
look 1-or those who really enjoy li>-
ing on .he shady side Of the street
there is plenty Of company. The pcssi-
mist can readily dwell upon anarchy in
Russia upon Cermau1s momcntary
military successes; upon tho terrible
cost Of the war: upon the economic and
political uphea>af and u9on numerous
other depressing factors
And vet every healthy minded
thoughtful American refuses to he
downhcarted. on the contrary. he is
more confident than ever i'm az allied
victory. IIe believes that tho enemy is
nearing the end or his power. that he
is unable to hold his winnings and is
marching TO Inevitable collapse when
our armies reach France
Germany IS gradually brcakiuS down
financially. economically and politically.
She IS threatened with resolution. and
only Tho cohesion of her military ma
chine which is fighting for it's very life
holds the fabric together How long
the sutocrats may hold out cannot be
foretold: bat lt IS certain that dissen-
sions within. coupled with opposition
Of the whole civilized world Without
viii have but one end aud that s fg-
non1inious defeat.
blinded by empty victories and false
leade rship. Germany seems utterly un-
able 10 read the handwriting ON the
wall Civilization outside Of Germany.
however. recognizes That il cannot live.
if GermanyS ideals and purposes pre-
Vail
The war may continue for weeks. or
months Nevertheless tho real found
alton for hone on tho allies side has
never been so clear and strong as to-
day. 81 present the brunt of tic strug-
Gle falls on Britain and France. Both
arc enduring thc strain innnitol> better
than ever anticipated. and both show
an unconaue rablc spirit and steady
RISING of morale. while that OF the en-
envy is declining.
Foth Of these countries arc hearing
the strain with surprising ability; and
there is 10 doubt that they win bc able
10 hold ON until American soldiers reach
France in sufficient force io overwheln
tho foe. Perhaps This Will happen in
The coming spring: and if fate should
~postpone the grand decision, prostra-
lion oc the enemy VIII be far greater
than if wise couusels induced an earlier
yielding to the inevitable. Back Of
these considerations which are sound
reasons for hope is the belief growing
daily that the world is surely facing
q. new, aud better era than the one nov
so rapidly passing away.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07
WILL THE POLICE
GET BUSY OR NOT?

There is one solution to traf-
fic paralysis in Hammond and
that is for people to clean off
their walks Immediately and if
they do not let the police make
arrests and make them i'm
mediately.
There is an ordinance provid-
ing for this but it is ignored
both by police and household
ers. There are property owners
on Hammond's main artery
Holman street - who never
have cleared snow off their
walks and they include some of
the prominent business men of
Hammond. They never will
unless the police arrest them.
If the new administration
wants to make a hit let It arrest
these snow slackers!
There ought to be a general
movement too to clear the
streets and every loyal Ham
mond man ought to be ready to
help.
It is a public duty. More
snow is due TO fall tonight.
Let's show the world the people
of Hammond have a municipal
pride and spirit.
Suppose fire breaks out.
How is the fire department to
get out unless the streets are
cleared?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07
CRIMINAL
PROSECUTION
MAY FOLLOW
tsy United Press.)

WASHINGTON. Jan. 49, Criminal
prosecution may follow the senate in
vestigation. Senator Mcclellan, mem
her Of the investigating committee.
viii ask that the testimony be laid be
fore tile department Of justice. His
molten Will be unanimously supported,
other committee members said today
Decision TO take this step followed
testimony that showed the letting Of
st2S.OO0 coo in government contracts
10 the nrm of persons officially serv-
inE the government. Federal law pre-
vents this. The $1oS,00o,00o contracts
were let. according to the testimony of
Charles Eisenman. by the supply COM
lnittee Of the council of national de-
rense
The department of justice also Will he
asked 20 look into other phases of GOV
ernment contract letting. The commit
tee today VIII conclude its inquiry into
he clothing situation and begin invest
igations OF the cantonments.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07
lsnecia1 70 The Times.l

MICHIGAN CITY, IND. Jan g.
Judge J. II. Gillett of Hammond FOR
fnerlv a member Of the Indiana supreme
court. after being appointed today. to-
night refused to try the Injunction case
brought by Mayor Martin T. Kruescr 10
prevent Mayor-Elcct Fred o. Miner
enemy alien. or Samuel j. TaY Tor. de-
feated candidate. from taking office To-
taN-
Grant Crumpacker, 81 Valparaiso, ar
torney for Mayor N. r. Kruger. mas
nIed application before Judge Lorlns or
nc Porter county circuit court at Val
parsiso for temporary restraining
order to prevent r. G. Miller. alien
enemy who was recently elected may OF
of Michigan city. from taking The oi
nee at noon today
such action it is understood, IS per
ptttted bv statute when the local Judge
diSaualides himself. .Miller's attorney
went 10 Valparaiso today for tho near
inr ON the application.
Judge H. J.. Crumpackor Of the courts
here said he would apply % the COVER
nor today for appointment Of a special
nudge ID hear The injunction suit
word was received Saturday from the
Indiana delegation In Washington 70
the effect that the president has form
al, declined to take a hand IN the
alien mayoralty situation here
KrueEor bases his petition on charges
that Miller is moi a citizen and was
elected by the votes OF $50 enemy
aliens.
AIiuer declares nothing but death can
now prevent him from taking office. lie
laughs at the effort being made ln rne
state court TO keep him out.
MAYOR Krueger, acting upon the sus-
eoslon of Federal Judge Anderson, VIII
refuse to turn over The office to Miller.
hut Miller says he and the entire demo
cratic ticket elected in November Will
take charge oc the city affairs on sehed-
uled time
Miller says it is his intention TO call
1he new city council into special sos-
sion tonght to wipe out some &C the
black spots the late republca1} council
put on the city in the last few weeks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07
EXISTING WEATHER
RECORDS BROKEN
Calumet Region is Completely Tied Up for Transportation
Facilities. Even Autos are Useless, Trains Stalled
InteHuTbanS are Dead

Battling volleys of swirlng, binding swe.
from the northeast by forty mile hour gale of peT
ngy cold wind held the Calumet region in bondage ye
erday paralyzng all of transportation except tha
of horse and sleigh and making all former manifestation
of Boreas pygmy in comparison.
blizzard the third weeks and drfted
a depth the country districts.
tracks effaced houses marOoned
sights obeated At time Sunday could have
been fred down Hammond Broadway Gary
ago avenue Chicago Indianapolis boulevard Whiting without
A chance of hitting being
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07
DEATH OF MRS.
SARAH T. FOX

Mrs Sarah T. Fox. rs years or age.
died at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. W. T.
Conkey 9l6 Holman street, Sunday.
Death came unexpected and at the time
Mrs Conkcy was aboard the Dixie Fly
er. en- route to Florida. Efforts TO reach
her by telegram were unavailing yester-
day and It is expected she will receive
word of the death upon arrival at At
lanta Ga.
The deceased was born in ireland and
came 20 this country with Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Phillips of Chicago Mrs. Con-
keys Parents Mrs. Fox had been with
the Phillips and Conkoys for seventy
wears. she was an earnest worker in
ST Tauls Episcopal church
Tire funeral tomorrow viii he pri-
vato and The remains inferred in vault
At Oak THr cemetery until spring when
they viii be removed to Oakwood Gem
etery and laid beside those of Mrs.
Tox's ashland.
These funeral arrangements were
made because Of the terrific storm and
Mrs. Conkcys absence.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07
ALTON CANCELS
ITS SERVICE

SPRINGFIELD. Ill. Jan Train
service in central Illinois is paralyzed
today as a result ci the nine inch fall
oc snow SATURDAY night and Sunday.
Tt stoppcd showing at midnisht but
resumed early TO-DAY. For the first
time in its history the Chicago & Alton
ra ilroad cancelled its fast passenger
service. OriGa of the road realized
all traffic would hc stopped if ana at
tempt was made to run the passenger
trains. The pazseneet -rsIus We're sac
lidced to keep the freight moving.
Trains in this section OF the state
sre from eight 90 ten hours late
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07
G|LLET
REFUSES
To SERVE
Alien Mayor Cause in Sister
City still Hangs
Fire
BULLETIN
(Ry United Press,)

MICHIGAN CITY, IND, Jan. =
Fred c. miller, mayor-elect, walked into
the open door of the city hall today
and took office at noon. Mayor Krueg-
Exiuer's claim to he office on the
er, former mayor who has contested
ground that the new official Is an ahen
enemy, sat in his law offices across
the street and watched the procession
OF friends following Miller and the
sheriff The sheriff was there to pre-
vent trouble.
The action was taken before word
vas received from Valparaiso relative
10 action en- d motion for temporary
order restraining MILLER from taking Of
fee.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07
Latest
Bulletins
,By United Press cubIcEraml

AMSTERDAM, Jan. What the So
cialists organ Norwaerts called "the
most important meeting of socialists
since he start Of he war," was called
Berlin today. il was composed of
the socialist members Of the Reichstag
and was specifically assembled to dis
cuss the Brost-Litovsk negotiations.
Berlin dispatches predicted the CON
ference would urge withdrawal by the
Germans OF the terms held unaccept-
able by Russia.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07
Talk of Realt yBoard.

A movement is on foot for The organ
tzation Of a realty board &c North town
ship. The proposal was discussed last
summer and is now bsing revived. owing
to the great housing question confront
ing the cities Of the township
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07
DRAFT LAW IS
CONSTITUTIONAL
CBy nited Prcssp

WASHINGTON. Jan. THE Supreme
court today declared the draft law con
stitutional
Chiof Justice Whitet in handing down
the decision on the nine cases said that
the arguments Of objectors were .ab-
solutely devoid of merit"
our mind is unable TO conceive that
raising armies by draft is slavery and
violates the thirteenth amendment .'
Chief Justice White said.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07

ter as the intorurban and rail connec-
tions were cut or between those towns
YESTERDAY. And Tbs other cities Of The
county were just = isolated one from
the other
MILK SUPPLY THREATENED.
Esriy this morning rs the storm SUB
sided the work Of clearing away the
snow to make transpor alton possible
was commen ced. Tho Snow was packed
50 solialy. howevcr. that sweepers made
slow progress. Calls were sent every
where for labor to work for The citie-
and the street car and railroad com
panies
SHOVEL TRAIN TO WORK
Two hundred workers from TIohar.
shovoled the Pennsylvania train they
were riding to Gary and finally reach
Cd their destination, hours late The
first street cars in the county % a
tempt service were those on Rroadway
/ Gary, which were operating this after
soon after a manner.
Not only did the storm cut the nuns
Der Of employees in half but industries
we're crippled because the rolling ztoch
in their yards was showed under an.f
raw materials were not coming in or
finished products going cut
NEVER ANYTHING LIKE IT.
Hammond never spent a Sunday ikc
il did yesterday, particularly toward
evening. Many daring souls yentured
into the blizzard ouly TO he turned back
10 the home they were slad to be safe
inside
Hundreds were marooncd ia Chicago
and other cities and no ono knew what
a godsend the oyerworked telephone
was until yesterday. Newspapers were
not delivered until late in tho afternoon
and some of the little carriers were
overcome with exposure. one Ittlo cnap
was dragged half frozen in Homewood
house and revived with difticulty
Householders who tried to keep th-
walks clear in front Of their homes
were compelled TO give up the task AZ
despair.
NO TRANSPORTATION WHATEVER.
Street cars were stalled and autos IS
the streets were snow UP. Supt. Law
renee Of the Green line ken, his men
busy until four in the afternoon and
said. Il quit. there's no use until il
stops drifting.
No trains. no cars, no autos uothinl
in the way of transportation bcme
available this morning workers were in
sad predicament to get to vork
There was only one thing to do thai
was to ''hoof its and the ''hooflng@ was
practically impossible. but in boots and
improNised legging- they took it good
naturediy and plowed through Man
men never tried 70 set g work At ELL
1T DIDN'T STOP HIM
Inc bra est example 81 dogeedi'~ss in
getting 70 work was Co. i5oVer. an
East Chicago boy employed as press
man IN the Times office. lie left his
nome at o'clock thIs morning AMI
logged IT clear to Hammond ihroush
aIl me arit's' gettlns mere 81 eloe".
Ihree rousihS eheeIs tor Oeofse
AZ the h"'eis and restaurants W.
''9 once huslnes. J. ne 1oqsieF Llih
lted ON The M'n'n was stalled for an
nour p the depol mere yesterday Il's
midnight Michigan Central eot here Il
ll teoaN. Iho X @ cioek Enc puiicd in
~ l0 clock they went soutA hut \"
one knows now far they got
Funerals to have been held SUNDAY 81
today were postponed indeiiniteiy
TEACHERS STALLED
have SIX or eight teachers ia iho
Nlchigan Central DEPOT IN Chicago VII"
nave ben ValunG since midnight last
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07
RECOGNIZES FINLAND

Amsterdam, Jan. 1.-Chancellor Hert-
ling has announced Germany TecoS-
milton Of Finland independence. ac-
cording 10 an official statement from
Berlin today The Chancellor made the
annquneement to a delegation repre-
sehtng the new republic
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07
tRULI.ETINr

TIMES BUREIA At
STATE CAPITAL.
INDIAN APoIIS. J>u. The ease OF
Mayor Miller of Michigan cts was taxi
cn on = change of venue today froi"
Michigan city to Valparaiso.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07
DEATH OF BABE.

Joseph r.. infant son OF Charles Genz-
Ter. 84s Ash street died YESTERDAY
morning and the funeral is 70 be held
tomorrow at the st JosePh church
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07
INCREASED FARE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. THE passen-
ger fare increase case before the inter
state commerce commission providing
for increase rates was decided in favor
Of tho carriers TO-DAY
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07

Three hundred seats thrown open 10
general admission n 80 cents In second
balcony Of Deluxe theatre for shrine
MIastrcIs. tonight. Tuesday Rnd We'd
ncSday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07

Three hundred seats thrown epen to
general admission ~ 80 cents in second
balcony Of Deluxe theatre for shrine
NinStreIs. tonight. Tuesday and We'd
ue~day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07

Tbrec hundred seats thrown open to
general admission az 30 cents in second
balcony Of Deluxe theatre for shrine
siiuStreIs. tonight Tuesday aud We'd
nesdsy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07

Enlist In The Womsn's Army
BY Conserving Foods.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-07

Three hundred seats thrown open TO
general admission - 30 cents in second
balcony Of Deluxe theatre for shrine
aIinstreIS. tonight, Tuesday and We'd
ncSday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-05
From Edwnrd Crawford

This is letter from Edward
Crawford describing his vacation
trip which was written TO his folks
These vacations to recreation
areas are granted every four months
and all expenses are paid by Uncle
Sam Everyone who goes is suppcs-
ed to have seven days net In the
city but we beat that some and had
q little more than eight days
Going up to the ST. Malo recrea-
ton area, which is on the northwest
ern coast Of France, we had Nv"
hours IN city near here which 7
cannot mention.
The following noon we found we
were In Versailles and Il was an
nounccd that we would be there IN
III $50 knew that ment time
enough for me to visit the Palace
and Gardens and you can Imagine
that ] WIS quite excited and anxious
TO visit the city created by Louis The
fourteenth.
The palace is wonderful. and
with all It's history II Is quite the
most interesting trip ! ever had.
First the stables. almost large
enough TO be palace) then the
great iron fence, the marble court,
49,. Iytn.,fe Ghnno1 ,.r tIn rfc1,t ond
the Palace itself We entered and
nscended by the Grand Staircase all
marble, the very stairs which were
scaled by the mob on that ever me
morable night in October, 1879, when
IT entered the Queens apartments
and got as far as the antechambeT
where three OF Queens Guards were
killed. We were in the room and very
window were Marie Antoinette ut
LaFayette's suggestion that thcemob
was calling for her. virtually faced
death.
TIE beautiful paintings, the OK
quisitc decorations and all have been
described with for more able Ress
than mine so shall not attempt it.
Suffice, II to say / saw the Room Of
Battles where there are huge paint
ings Of all the greatest Nench
Battles from Charlemagne down Co
Yorktown. There was room after
room and hall after hall.
The Hall OF the Deputies IL used
only once every seven years and
then for election Of President, H.
resembles much the legislature halls
OF the United States The guide
pointed out the seats occupied by
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-05

no taps. We could go and come
as we pleased and do as we liked.
The Marquise de Secrecy is in Dinard
now and attended our dances.
Returning from Dinard had a
day in Paris. l looked in Baedecker
and found the first sentence to be
this "To obtain any idea of Paris at
all one must spend at least two
weeks there, land there | was with
one day. OF course knew Baedeck-
err was right but | did hit few of
the high places. certainly did
some hurrying around, but with all l
managed to see the Grand and the
Petit Palaces,t the Place de la Con
corde, Place de la Bastile, taxi
ride up Champs Elysees, Notre Dame
and other places Of historical inter
est.
All in all can say thatgUnele Sam
believes the best is none too good
for soldiers and we certainly enjoy
the vacation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-05

Garnet and others who took part In
the first States General OF France.
On either side Of the Speakers desk
hang Gobelin tapestries represent
'tng Spring and Summer, and now
valued at about one and n half mil
lion francs.
Perhaps you can get more idea
OF the size OF the palace when say
Il IL 1905 feet long and has 375
long French windows on one side.
We then visited the famous gar
dens. knew Of course, that they
were large and gorgeous but had
no idea Of the real magnitude Of
them. The FIRST garden is artificial
looking with it's fountains and with
flowers arranged IN geometriral
figures But beyond are bcautifr
trees and pnths-n perfect labyrinth
Of them. One lagoon with fountains
every few hundred feet, Is about
half mile long. Then there was the
famous grotto Of The Bath II looks
quite natural with its streamlet
tricking down the side, but | am
told 1t Is all artificial.
We had to see only small part
OF the Gardens and passed on to the
Trianons The Grand Trianon was
ooo,,f.d moot t,atahI,, Nv Nann1ann
l. We went thru it, saw the din
ing room containing the table pre-
scented to Napoleon by the King Of
Spain. It IL round, nine feet In di-
ametcr and the entire top is made
OF one piece Of wood
1t was all so beautiful-and yet
one could not help but think of the
weak Louis 18th and the licentious
Louis 18th. / thought Of Gabelle
tax, the insolence Of this corrupt
nobility. the taxburden people. No
wonder Versailles was one Of the
causes of the French revolution. The
expense Of running this palace which
housed ten thousand people was
enormous, but at the same time 1t Is
no wonder that one sees inscribed
IN golden letters over each wing of
the grand palais the words A.
Toutes Les Gloires de la France
(tD all the glorles OF France.)
To proceed with the journey. we
were stationed in Dinard very pop
Wiar summer resort OF the English.
The city Is not large but there are
many fine hotels and most of them
have been leased by our government
for the soldiers on vacation.
I was fortunate in being stationed |
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-05

In the best hotel in town with a
front room on the third floor over
looking the sea, room well fur
nished, hot and cold water and real
bed and linen. Believe me sure en-
joyed some fine sleeps on that bed
after sleeping between blankets on
a hard bed.
The meals were very good, all tx
cept breakfast just some bread, jam
and cocoa but we were able to order
eggs and sometimes good old ham
and eggs. We had lunch at noon
and dinner at Z O'clock.
There is a Casino in Dinard-
next to Monte CarlO-which had a
theatre, ball hall, billiard room, etc !;
excellently furnished and now he
longing toAthe Y. M. @. A. for sol
diers. A 15-piece orchestra every
day, vaudeville and dances every
noon and nearly every night. There
are tennis courts and golf links
(where the Duke Of Connaught has
played several times.)
The Y. NJ o. A. had side trips for
nearly every day and l went to Mt
St Michel, that old wonder of the
middle ages. 1t is an old abbey ris-
ing out of the sea, built high upon q
precipitous island Of rock 1t it
quite large in fact now holds a small
town. To me this was very inter-
esting.
The Knights Hall, the Cloister,
the refectory, the treadmill and the
sturdy halls where the monks in the
days of old carried thru the dark
ages all classic knowledge. This alb
hey was started in the year 70S but
the greater part of it was built in the
18th and 18th centuries. Many pill
grimages were made to 1t including
st. Louis
The silhouette OF Mt. st. Michel
from a distance is awe-inspiring, no
no wonder Victor Hugo said What
the pyramids are to Egypt st. Mich
ell is to France"
While at Dinard we were at per-
feet liberty. no reveille, no retreat,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-05
Rent that spare rOom-an ad In
the Reflector will turn the trick.
(First published In the Abilene Week
ly Reflector, November 81. 1918.
PUBLICATION NOTICE.
To Lysander H. BardwelI of Gage
County, State of Nebraska:

TO Lysander n. BardWeII OF Gage
County, State of Nebraska:
You are hereby notified that you
have been sued in the District Court of
Dickinson Ciunty, State of Kansas, by
Leonard 70. Burton, and that you must
answer his petition on or before the
third day of January, A. D., 1918, or
the same will be taken as true, and
ing the title and right of possession of
said Leonard Il. Burton to the follow
ing described real estate situated In
Dickinson county, State of Kansas, to-
wit; The northeast quarter of section
five co in township fourteen (1D
south of range three (S) east of the
sixth principal meridian, and forever
barring you from all right, title and
interest therein.
HURD & HURD.
21w3 Attorneys for Plaintiff