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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-31
80 W NSSsSSE = SSzESSN N 81 g.

Edgewood, Md, after a six-day FUR
Tough spent with his parents, Dr.. and
Mrs. i. a. Krost.
Mrs. Phillip Ostheimer and Mrs.
John ostheimcr or Lafayette. mother
and sister in-law of Mrs Julius Hurst
have retnrned 10 I.afarefte after sew
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-31
LANSING.

Mrs. I'd Horn won the silver set IN
the saving contest at the medicine
show.
Ciusty Horn won the ring at the medi-
cine show being the most popular lady.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-31

Misses Helen kramer Of Michigan
city spent several DAYS the past week
AZ the home of Mrs. Joseph Kramer.
Ben Miller. who Is stationed at Camp
Taylor. Is spending a few days FUR
lough at home.
Corporal Karl frost returned to.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-31

A. NJ Turner Pres First National Bank Hammond, Ind
Frank S. Betz. Pres. Frank s. Betz Co.
Jos. w. Weis Druggist.
Otto I'll. Duelke ex- City Treasurer.
Julius IT. Meyn, Mgr Insurance Department.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-18
"SWEET GIRL" TRAPS
 SEVERAL SLACKERS

DETROIT: A sweet girl employed in one of the Detroit draft board of fees caught six slackers who were clever enough to foil the medical ex- aminers. One instance which was re- ported by a member of the local board concerned a young man who insisted he was deaf and who evaded the tests and tricks of the examiners. As he left the medical room the smile which the demure miss flashed at him caus- ed him to forget war and home and country.
 Were you accepted?" the young woman asked in very low tone.
 Nav, they turned me down, and gee, I wanted to-
 Don't worry, my friend. we made a little mistake and you're accepted" !" said a drawling voice behind the stacker.
 The youth whirled and faced the medical officer. He blushed and stam- mered. but finally began to grin.
 That's No. for me-" said the girl in the case.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-18
MAN WHO QUITS JOB
 MUST GET ANOTHER

BALTIMORE: Richard B. Clark, 32 years old. has an appointment with the Maryland compulsory work bu- reau. The bureau has given him 12 days to obtain a job, though so far as his friends know he doesn't need one, having sufficient income to main tain himself comfortably, with some to spare for gasoline for his automo- bile.
 Clark was assigned to work at the Tin decorating company's plant OH Boston street, following his original summons before the work bureau as an idle person." But he reneged at the manual work connected with the job and Saturday found himself in the western police court to explain to Justice Beach, with George A. Ma hone, director of the work bureau, as prosecutor.
 at heavy jobs. and explained he had u jed half dozen concerns for light work without success. Lately he work ed for a plumbing contracting firm at Camp Meade. Clark's friends say he is fit only for light work. because of his health. Hit father, the late Rich ard B. Clark, jr., was we'll known in the grain trade.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-18
GET NO ALLOTMENTS

PORTLAND: Investigation has been started by Oregon soldiers to learn why allotments to their depend ents have not been paid. Compulsory allotment papers were all signed be- fore the regiment sailed. Pitiful let ters are received in every mail from wives and other relatives asking why allotments have not been made. Rela- tives say they have appealed to the war department for aid. but have been informed that no record of allot- ment has been received. The allot- ment money has been deducted from the pay of the soldiers every month since November last.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-18
LICENSES NEEDED
 FOR HUN OPERAS


 WASHINGTON: Licenses under the trading with the enemy act must be obtained from the federal trade com mission for the production in this country of any operas protected by German copyrights. This became known today when the federal trade commission announced that licenses had been issued to the San Carlo Opera company, a Chicago corpora tion, to produce two Italian operas. "The Jewels of the Madonna" and "The Secret of Suzanne" which are protected by German copyrights own ed by Josef Weinberger, of Leipzig, Germany.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-18
BOOSTS KITCHEN GARDENS

OLYMPIA: Mrs. J. F. Manning of Everett, vice chairman of the food production committee of the national council of defense, and Mrs. Ruth Nc Kee of the state council of defense. called on Commissioner of Agricul- ture Benson yesterday to announce a campaign to boost kitchen gardening throughout the state. An effort will be made to have all school children take part in the garden drive.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-18
BETTER NEWS SOON

If the Germans continue their of- fensive much longer the police depart ment will have to increase its mem bership, as the nerves of our citizens are becoming badly worn by the con- tinued bad news. Notwithstanding that every American believes that we are going to win this war late dis patches are depressing. However, the tide will turn in our favor within the next few days. An Englishman and an American always fight better when they are against big odds.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-18
HE DOESN'T LIKE
 BEARD; HIS WIFE DOES

ST. LOUIS, Mo: Mrs. Leslie John son of Boston is fond of boards and having her own way, according to Theodore Johnson, a travelling sales man. He entered suit for divorce.
 The Johnsons were married May G., 1875, and have four grown children. Johnson ayers that on their wedding day Mrs. Johnson declared she had no love for him, and married him on- ly because she was unable to live in peace with her mother. She insisted.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-18
While a suit was tried a woman in

the case persisted in commenting loudly on each answer given by wit ness. The judge repeatedly directed her to keep quiet, but she went on audibly contradicting the witness. Finally the judge said:
 Madam, the court demands that you remain quiet. Unless you do so. you will be held in contempt"
 Giving the judge a savage look. the woman turned to her attorney and inquired: "Who is that old guy that's putin in all the time?"-St. Louis Star.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-18
$500 FIRE IN THEATRE

CENTRALLY: The Central The atre was damaged to the amount of about $500 early yesterday morning by fire of unknown origin that start ed in a room back of the box office. Effective work by the fire department confined the loss to the front of the structure. s. H. Bloomer, manager of the theatre, states that he carried no insurance.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-18
MONEY, NOT ALLIANCE,
 IS WANTED BY RUSSIA

PETROGRAD: M. Lunacharsky. minister of education, expresses his opinion that while an alliance with America is impossible, Russia is will ing to accept American assistance in the form of loans and arms in view of the fact that Germany is a common enemy.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-18

the petition recites, on dominating all family affairs.
 Mrs. Johnson insisted upon her hus- band wearing a beard, the petition goes on to say, although he protested he didn't like the appendage. A young
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-18

man attending college and boarding with them. Johnson says, also was in duced to grow a beard, for which he was hazed at school.
 The Johnsons separated on the 27th anniversary of their marriage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-23
CANOIST DROWNS.
Frank w. Spitz Loses Life When
Boat Upsets on Potomac.

Frank W. Spitz Loses Life When
Boat Upsets on Potomac.
One Washington newspaper man
vas drowned and another narrowly
escaped death late yesterday when
heir canoe capsized in the swift cur
fent below Chain bridge c,. the upper
Potomac. The man drowned was
Frank W. Spitz, "a years old, of Al
buouerque, n. Mexico. His body has
not been recovered.
Spitz and Harvey Ferguson, "a
Years old. 17O6 T. stree' northwest,
Washington. left Georgetown about 3
o'clock. Nearing Chain bridge, they
attempted to paddle across the riv-
n, to land on the Virginia shore, but
we're upset by the cur ent.
Spitz had lived in Washington more
than two years at the J. NJ. {. A.
Both men worked for the Haskin
newspaper syndicate at 1435 U street.,
northwest.
Ferguson swan to shore, but SpltZ,
vas carried several hundred yards
downstream and drowned before Fer
guson reached shore. Both men were
Expert swimmers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-23
SLAYS sTEPDAUGHTER.

Tennessee Man. Charged with Abusing
Girl. Kills Himself and Shoots at
Two Others.
Ashland City, Tenn, March 23.-Ad-
vices received here from the Ninth
District of Cheatham county, told OF
the killing Thursday of ldoia Dunn
away. II years old, by her stepfather,
Thomas Hamilton, 35, a farmer, who,
after shooting at A. P. Dozier and
Miss Matte Dozier, with whom the
child was staying. killed himself by
slashinc his throat when Sheriff
Knight went to arrest nm. Inc
child's mother died in October ana un-
til recently she had lived with her
stenfather. Last week she obtained a
warrant charging him with numerous
outrages on her. After a stay in jail,
Hamilton gave bond, returned to his
home and the tragedies followed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-23
MYSTERY SOLVED.
Bullet Broke Louis Shuman's Show
Window Yesterday Morning.

The explosion which broke the east
pcrtion of the show window at Louis
Shuman's confectionery on'King street
Yesterday is no longer a mystery. Of
ficer Power enlightened the proprie-
tor this morning when he found a
fattencd bullet of 30 calibre in the
window. Several people who we're
passing the store at the time say they
saw puff of smoke under the wheels
of an electric train when the eXp!o-
sion occurred. Il is supposed that
some person placed cartridge upon
the rails. This was dangerous pro-
cedure, as the bullet must have passed
dangerously near many people VINO
were nearby at the time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-23
Wholesome Comedy in Human Hearts.

Tom Hogan, the honest blacksmith;
Jem Mason, the comical tramp, with
a heart of gold" and all the other
characters that have made Human
Hearts" classic among lovers OF
PLAYS of the "homespun' class, make
their annual appearance in this city
at the Opera House tonight.
Human Hearts" has been before
the public long enough for its story
to be known to the average theater-
goer. 1t appeals strongly to large
class of play lovers. The scenes and
incidents depicted are everyday oe-
currences. There is a strong vein OF
human interest in the book which has
been closely adhered to IN the play
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-23
GERMANS BREAK LINE
Make Great Sacrifices in Drive y n
" Thousand Dead Teutons Found
by Advancing British.

London. March 23.--The Germans
have broken through the British de-
fens.ve system west of st. QUENTIN,
Field Marshal Haig reported tofal.
The British are falling back in coed
order to previously prepared positions.
Powerful attacks we ',ade by t!i&
ens:,ly west of st. Quentin yesterday
afternoon, the statement said.
Heavy fighting continued on ;he
whole battle 'front.' until a late no Il
last night
West of St. Quentin we are falling
back in good order, across the deva&-
tated area, to prepared positions far
thcr west.
"On the northern portion of the
battle front we hold our position.
"Very heavy fighting, with fresh
hostile forces is progressing
London, March 23.-German rc-en-
forcements have been rushed to the
front to strengthen the troops along
the fifty-mile battle line where the
British are being attacked, according
to information received here t"ray
frcm Amsterdam.
London, March 23.-Estimates or
the casualties of the first day OF the
German offensive show heavy com
payative loss by the enemy.
The Daily Sketch critic estimates
the German losses at $4,000; tne
British at less than 10000.
Berlin claims the, capture OF l6,oVo
prisoners and 200 guns.
At every point where TIE British
went: forward they were appalled, bT
the number of German. dead lying 2n
the field. The whole forefield was lit
tcre,. with field gray corpses.
Lcadon, March 23-Colonel Rep.3g-
tor. military expert of the Mornl"g
Post warns OF the possibility OF 4
grand feet action in conjunction nth
the offensive.
Lack of German innovations In
strategy and weapons n their cfen
sive renders the British extremes!
cautious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-23

I Pierce, chairman of the membership
committee reported that there were
III memberships actuall signed up fol.
a three-year period. Ten additional
memberships were received at the
meeting. New members not yet re-
ported are: Capitol Refining Com
pany, 4; Jesse Hays, /; Preston ..
Cockey, l; Alexandra Auto Club. /;
Thomas Rawlctt, /; New Southland, /;
Charles r. Clark, /; R. +. McGahey.
Chairman Pierce said that there
wcrr prospects for fully tilirty-fve
NOR members, and that he expected
the Chamber to have 500 mmbe.s IN
4 very short time.
The visiting orator, Mr.. Brown, con-
graduated the citizens of Alexandria
for the wonderful campaign that had
been conducted, and said that he did
not know where the membership
record had ever been exceeded for a
city of this size He made an appeal
for 100 per cent efficiency in the new
organization.
Think what it would mean," lie
said, IF every community in the Unit
I'd States was 100 per cent effective.
How long would Germany be able t.
stand UP against hundred per cent
efficient America? National efficiency
must be built upon community efEici
.ncy, and experience during the war
mas proved that war cooperation
must be handled through one agency
that represents thu entire city, ana
that agency should be the Chamber
Of Commerce.
Il would like to see you meE Of
Alexandria SGT an example for all the
people Of the nation by making this
community 100 per cent effective in
cooperating with Uncle Sam.
more and more are the Chambers
of Commerce of the nation being called
upon by the Government. IN the mex
few years you will be called upon to
Gender much service to the nation and
am glad TO know that you have or
canized So effectively, and have laid
such a strong foundation for eoH-,
munity effectiveness"
On motion Of Judge {. /. ,,NIcol, q
rising vote of thanks was given tc
Mr.. Brown for his address After the
meeting Mr.. Brown talked 70 the otil-
GERS informally, and said that ne was
greatly impressed with the campaign
and the possibilities for great work
in this city.
While the nominating committee
was out. President Payne called for
talks frcm the following: Rev. l.. "
Rcgestcr, d. D.; w. II. Whitaker
who is to open ur two hotels here,'a
Leo P. Harlow, chairman of the LID
crty Loan committee for Alexandria
city and county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-23
Chamber as President.

The new Chamber Of Commerce was
organized last night at the Elks' Home
with the membership mark at 721. jusj
l27 members more than the goal "h!cn
was set for the campaign. There was
a gratifying attendance Of members
and it was the opinion of all present
that the new Chamber Of Commerce
.Tould make good in big way. New
bylaws were adopted, a board of di-
rectors was elected, and finally there
was speechmaking The visiting ora.
tor was Volvin Brown, of the Chambe!
of Commerce of the United States
His address was along the Inns o.
patriotism and the need of community
cooperation in order to win the N'ar.
The following directors were elect
ed after unanimous repor.. from
committee on nominations Z. l.
Payne, Harry Hammond, Dr. ". n
Smith. c. s. Cropley, Robert Z
Knight, C. S. Taylor Burke, Georg'
f. Warfeld, B. W. Morse Robert s.
Jones, Leopold Ruben, Carroll Pierce
Howard W. Smith, Wallace Lindsey
Samuel G.. Brent, John w. May, 0
Fl. Kirk, E.. F. Ticer. W A. SmooI
ir., George d. Hopkins and Kenneth
w. Ogden.
The directors met Immediately after
the general meeting, organized, and
elected the following officers: PreSl
lent, 2. l.. Payne; vice president
Harry Hammond; sec: eta!y and treas
uYer, J. T. Preston.
rhe board authorized President
Payne to appoint committees to recon-
mend business manager ana a!sc
new quarters.
The committee which brought l.! nc
nominations for directors was as T9l-
lows: James r. Cation, Chairman;
Paul b. Hulfsh, John G. Graham.
C. Howard, S. w. Pitts, b. We'll A.
D. Brockett. John H. Trimyer, Ge5rE'
w. Lewis and c. T. Nicholson
Chairman Cation reported after the
meeting that The committee first went
the entire list Of members.
made Il number of selections, and the;
began to eliminate, finally choosing
twenty men representing all genera
business and professional interests
and with particular regard for the six
bureaus of the organization Tine eo:T'
mittee was out almost: an hour, a'|
the speaking program was carried out
in the meantime.
The bylaws were adopted withodi
change. There was some discussion
over several points, but the final re
suit was to let the section under dis
.ussion stand as it was. The bylaws
were modelled on a standar;: form usct.
by number Of organizations havln"
the bureau plar of organization.
At the start of the meeting Carrol:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-23
Florence Reed in To-day" at the
Richmond.

Florence Reed. famous stage and
screen star. will be seen at the Rich
mond Theater tonight in the screen
version of the great stage success
"Today.' It is a stirring story of a
woman's struggle to force her husband
to obey her despite a financial faiirrc
which crippled his whole career. a
woinan's intuition sometimes guides
her in deciding momentous questions
that concern her whole future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-23
SHELL GERMAN WORK s.
English Retaliatc for Bnmha-dmcnt Of
Dunkirk.

Amsterdam. March 23.-Damase
was dcne to German laval works III
the Osteni !,arbor by the bombari-
u ent from British monitors or Thurs
cav afternoon, according to informa-
ticn received from T., Belgian fror
tier
The bombardmcnt of Ostcnd w"s
evidently carried out in retaliation .os'
the bombardm-nt of Dunkirk by Ge'-
man destroyers. The Germans have
been using sOstcnd a. a submarine
base.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-23
In Memoriam.

In loving remembrance of my
prandchi.d, Dorothy Lewis, who de-
narted this life one year ago today,
March %, 1917.
In the grave, softly sleeping,
Where the flowers gently wave.
Lies the one we love so dearly,
In her lonely, silent grave.
One long year has passed away,
No more we see thy face,
Bpt willing hands and loving heart
Keep green thy resting place.
HER GRANDMOTHER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-23
Notice to Stockholders.

Notice is hereby given that the an
rual meeting Of the stockholi Hers of
the Washington Sanitary Inpro$e-
ment Company will be held at the Office
of James r. Cation, Esq, No. III
South Fairfax street, Alexandria, Va,
on Tuesday, April 2nd, 1918, at 2
o'clock q. m.
Geo. s., Wilson, Secretary.
6S--.I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-23

every home gardener who wishes u
help feed himself. They are:
"The Farm Garden in the North, >
Farmers Bulletin No. 35I.
Home Gardening in the South,
Farmers Bulletin No. S34.
"The City and Suburban Vegetable
Garden" Farmers Bulletin No. 936.
Your postal card to the Division OF
Publications, U. S. Department of
Agriculture, will bring your free copy
Read these articles as they appear
Study the handbooks around the wlnt-
cr lamp. You will be ready to deal
with soil and seed as soon as spring
weather permits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-23
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Rev. Z. B. Jackson's sermon at the
First Baptist church tomorrow morn
ing at II o'clock will be on "The Life
Of Jesus as a Boy" In the evening
he will speak on topic which is .:
particular interest to many peorlc
here just at present, "Shall the SUI
day Law be Observed in Alexar-
dria ?"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-23
GERMANS KILL TWO PRIESTS.
Eight Others in Belgium Given Life
Terms at Hard Labor.

London. March 23.-The execution
in Brussels of two Roman Catholic
priests on the charge Of espionage is
reported in an. Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from. Amsterdam.
Eight ether priests. the dispatch
saws, have been sentenced to imprison-
mcnt at hard labor for life at Bras
sells on the charge Of espionage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-23
Every family must help feed

Every family must help feed
itself.
Fresh vegetables must be used
to lessen home consumption OF
staple foods needed by troops
and the Allies.
Home-produced sbod must les
sen demand on railroads and
other deliveries.
More food must be canned III
homes than ever before.
There must be war garden III
every backyard fertile and sunny
enough to grow vegetables.
Every seed planted must be
made to count in the food supply.
U. S. Department of Agriculture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-23
KILLS HIMSELF.
J. p. Talley, Well Known in Richmond.
Commits Suicide Rather Than En-
ter Army.

Richmond, March 23.--J. P. Talley,
an employee of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway Company, with Offices
in the First National Bank Building,
and son Of S. L. Talley, Of Coving-
ton, Va, is reported by long distance
telephone message from the father to
have committed suicide at his home
Wednesday rather than enter the Ma
tional Army. Young Talley had been
summoned to appear before his local
board Yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
He left Richmond on Wednesday night
to answer the summons. He had fire.
quently been heard to remark that +
he ever went 10 war he would have
to be taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-23

"The obligation Of every man, won
an and child out of uniform to help
feed himself will be greater in 1913
than in 1917. Therefore the home
gardening and canning activities uE
last year must be repeated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-23
Mt. Vernon Chapter.

called meeting of NJ. Vernon
Chapter No. "A will be held Saturday
evening, March 23rd at 5:30 O'Clock
for the purpose:of comforting the Roy
al Arch Degree. All members are
urged to be present, BY order of the
High Priest. A. e. Uhler, Sec'y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-23

Rev II. E. Brauer, Lutheran army
chaplain, will preach at Immaruel
Lutheran church IN this city tomorrow
morning, at II o'colck. His subject
will be "The Prodigal Son."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-23
REMEMBER.

Most owners of small gardens are
content to raise single crop on each
plot of land at their disposal, but 1t is
quite possible to grow two or three
crops cf some vegetables in one sea-
son.