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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-01

HOUSES-Three two-story frame. six rooms
and shade. front porch. iOl. lo3, I05 West
Thirty NTH street. Apply 100 North
Broome street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-01

MISS MARY b. POWICK has removed
from 7iG Market street to S32 Market
street, third ho5F.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
Crowd of Shoppers Are I'm
daunted by Touch of
Winter Fill Stores.

Early today the huskies plowed Joy
cusiy through banks OF cleaning snow
and reached the plants and railroad
yards breathing deep and feeling fine
while the thin bloods huddled the
steam radiators and looked up time
tables 70 Florida or dreamed vainly OF
the sunny south, according to their
means
Winter arrived. delayed but never
theiess somewhat unexpected Street
cars had been running smoothly and
on time until last evening when Jack
Frost began TO slow up freight trains
and block crossings 1t grew colder
throughout the evening with a sweep
ing northeast wind and an atmos-
phere prophetic OF snow. But it was
not until long after midnight that the
gale from the frozen north began to
whip singing flakes Of snow in the
faces OF late home-goers.
Fords rnttled their way to their
managers with great gusto and haste
The fall Of snow continued TO grow
until the earth was blanketed and the
scars of a long fall and muddy De-
eember disappeared from view. 1t was
the first heavy snow Of the year. pre-
coded only by few melting drops IN
November and early Decem Der.
COAL BINS STOCKED.
The chap who predicted an open
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
MAYOR BROWN
APPOINTS COMMIT TEE

At a meeting yesterday Of the legis-
lative committee appointed by Mayor
Brown, of Hammond. chairman of the
recent district sanitation committee.
amendments to the existing drainage
act were discussed. The amendments
were approved and are TO be presented
to the coming legislature. They includ-
ed appointment of five trustees of the
Calumet sanitary district North and
Calumet townships) by the judges of the
Lake superior court; rate of taxation
for drainage purposes to be fixed at one
quarter of one per cent. and authorize
ton OF the board OF trustees to issue
bonds for the construction and mainee-
nance Of diluation plants.
As has been a matter of common
knowledge for several years the gov
eminent stands ready to straighten and
dredge the Calmet river as soon as To-
cal authorities secure the right of way.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
GARY MAN
SLAIN; ONE
BADLY HURT
Cargo Of Struggled WhISkey
Revealed When InieTurban
Smashas Auto On
Columbia Ave.

One Gary man was fatally in
jued, another seriously hurt and a
cargo of smuggled whiskey reveal
ed last night when a South Shore
interurban, westbound, struck a
five-passenger Ford late last night
on the Columbia avenue crossing
in Hammond.
Antoine Lazinski, 1749 Virginia
avenue, Gary, driver of the auto,
died soon after he was taken to
St. Margaret's hospital. Henry
Mitiki, same address, sustained
scalp wounds, bruises, cuts and in
ternal injuries.
The grade crossing is unprotected
but the view of approaching trains not
obscured. The auto. southbound. was
evidently returning from South Chicago
enrouts 10 Cary. II was carried IN
front of the train a distance OF a hun
dred and twenty .eet and cast 70 the
risht. mass of wreckage- On both
sides Of the track whiskey bottles were
thrown. How many were unbEoken Is
NOT known as passengers ahghting from
the train carried many away i was
stated. The police found three unbrok-
en- bottles filled with American Pride
Nhiskey.
Constable George D. Morgan and his
wife Of East Chicago carried one Of the
injured men to the hospital an Anton
Hecht 1901 Carolina avenue. Gary the
other, in their respective machines.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
COUNTRY CLUBS
NEW YEAR PARTY
Victory Celebration to Be
Staged Dec. 81, at the
Country Club.

Arrangements are being made at the
Hammond Country club for victory
New Year celebration on New Year ;
eve. which will be the first time in three
years that the club has held such
party. The fun will begin at 5 o'clock
with a dance which IS to last on through
the evening. The dinner will be served
81 10 O'Clock and last till midnight A
large crowd is expected to attend the
affair and the covers will be 81 plate.
The attendance is limited TO members
their families and an out-of-town guest.
DISSERTATIONS will be made in the order
received first in the assembly room and
then on the enclosed verandah. All
reservations must be made by Dec. 27th.
Next Saturday the children's Christ
mas party at p. m, will take place
santa Claus has promised TO be there.
on Saturday evening the young peo-
pies dancing party will take place.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
Traffic Blocked, Wires
DORM TN FiYsf Storm

winter was Jangling the telephone re-
ceiver in an effort to get his coal man.
But the telephone service. like the
street car accommodations. were poor.
Fortunately nearly every coal bin was
filled and winter came with q welcome.
While the street cars managed to
run after fashion the interurbans
were far off schedule. The FIRST car
from Gary reached East Chicago over
the South Shore at IL a. m Railroad
passenger trains were from two to
eight hours late. Frelghts stalled on
grade crossings while pedestrians
stamped their feet with impotence
and cold
Nothing could retard the Christmas
shoppers. however Threy poured into
the business district late but in great
numbers TO make their last charge on
tho counters laden with attractive
gifts
The snow vas never more welcome,
coming on the eve Of Christmas
Children danced in anticipation. Of
the coming OF Santa Claus now that
glide over. Soldier and sailor boys.
NUNS LOT SoOu OF on AufAouBH' uduc
the hearts OF mothers. fathers. sisters,
brothers and sweethearts happy.
But there was that touch Of sadness
that life is never without At Oak
Hill cemetery where there are hun
6reds Of new graves nine funeral cor
teges were received Of the nine de-
ceased persons seven were victims OF
Influenza. And scores of homes are In
mourning for the soldier dead and as
result OF the ravages OF influenza
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
GERMANY
MUST HAVE
PEACE SOON
BY FRANK ]. TAYLOR

BERLIN, Dec. %. delayed IF the
allies expect to collect indemnities from
Germany they must secure peace i'm
mediateiy so the Germans can get down
to work and earn the money. Emil
Bartha. prominent socialist. declared i'm
an interview today. He said that while
he was convinced Germany was wholly
10 blame for the war lit would be un-
wise for the entente to strangIe its
debtors"
Germany must have peace immedi-
ately at any price" he declared THE
Germans must admit defeat and pa,
anything to get peace and food. I am
certain Germany inspired the Austrian
note TO Serbia. We realize the need of
rehabilitation as the result Of Poland's
attitude. Germany needs supplies and
credit from America and the allies. We
have very little raw ma terials. Millions
of our people are hungry. 1t is a dark
hour for Germany"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
FULL TRUTH NOT
YET PUBLISHED

LONDON. Dec. 24.-Capping grow
ing wave of suspicion evident in the
liberal British press during the past
month the new statesmen today make
the sensational announcement that the
Bolsheviki supported by many are
bringing a real restoration of Rus
sian order The New Statesmen is
regarded as being a sober element
with a large circulation among lib
eral intellectuals. The article has
heightened the spreading impression
that the fun truth has not come out
of Russia.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
CHRISTMAS TREES FEW;
PRICES co SOARING
Region Destitute of Ever
green Three Days Before
Christmas.

Never were Christmas trees so scarce
az this year and many a disappointed
kiddie in this neck Of the woods will
have 10 20 without Trees. which
formerly arrived By the carload in Chi
cage. are almost as scarce this year as
dodos. South Water ST. was almost bar
rem of the little evergreens. and exorbit-
ant prices were asked for the trees on
the Clark st. bridge. Even g small one
cost from 81 to SO. Hundreds of smaller
dealers refused 10 handle them.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
YiNKs TO COME
BACK IN DROVEs
The Boys will Soon be Com
ing Back on a Large
Scale. +,

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY OF
OCCUPATION. Dec. 2s.-The return OF
American troops to the United States is
expected to start soon on large scale,
it was learned today. 1t is estimated
that before long the doughhoys will be
transported home at the rate Of two or
three hundred thousand month. Many
divisions already have been concentrated
near ports of departure and their en-
barkation IS only waiting formal orders
from headquarters.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
WHITE CHRISTMAS
AND TEN ABOVE

Professor Cox, weather forecaster,
said last night that indications point
toward white Christmas" and tho
region would have regular Christ
mas weather. He said the tempera-
ture would drop probably to 10 above
zero Christmas Day, but there were
no heavy snowstor1ns in sight for the
holidays.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
WEST IN GRIP
OF SNOWSTORM

CHICAGO. Dec. 24-Illinois, Indiana
and other states today were in the
grip of a regular Christmas snow
stor. In many sections the storm APP
preached blizzard proportions. Tie-up
of street cars was general. Train SER
vice was delayed. Several persons
were injured when sante Fe passen-
ger train collided with a freight out
side the Chicago yards
Minor accidents were reported in
other cities. A gale swept Lake Mich
igan and anxiety was expressed in
shipping circles over several vessels
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
Notice to Times Readers,

Effective january LIST, 1919, subscrfp-
ton rates for THE LAKE COUNTY
TINES will be as follows
Delivered by carrier, in Hammond and
west Hammond, soc per month.
On nevsstands and streets, &c per
copy.
subscriptions by carrier must be paid
every month at THE TIMES Office, or to
carrier delivering paper.
h G.. PIERCE,
Circulation Mgr. Times Newspapers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
MERRY CHRISTMAS
IN BERLIN
CBy Frank J. Taxlor)

UNITED FHEss IABLEGRAM-
BERLIN. Dec. 24.-Munitinous ma
rines who rcvolted when ordered to
sea are entrenched in the royal palace
after a battle with the military guard
Upon receiving their orders several
regiments OF marines rioted. kidnap-
ping the military commander of the
city and holding him prisoner. -Four
marines were killed and ten wounded
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
WILL RIDE
WITH GEORGE

TITNrTEp PRESS CABLEGRAM.l
LONDON. Dec. 24.-President Will
son viii ride from Chering Cross Sta
ton to buckingham Palace in the
state carriage with King George. It
was announced today. sMrs. Wilson
viii ride with Queen Mary. The Sec
ond life guards which formed guard
Of honor on all state occasions, VIII
constitute the escort.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
HAMMOND BANKER
IS QUITE Ill
w. G.. Paxton Has Pneumo-
MIA and His Condition
Is Serious.

W. G. Paxton, president OF the Ham
mond Trust and Savings Bank is re-
ported to be very i'll with pneumonia
at his home south of the city and his
friends have been much alarmed at
the reports from his bedside. Mr.. Pax
ton was victim of Spanish influenza
recently and pneumonia set in. Chicago
physicians have been called in consulta-
ton.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
PROHL
GAS VICTIM

In a letter to Chas. Rohde. Harry
MoIl. third bsseman, who is with the
A. E. r. in France. states that Arthur
Prohl. of Hammond, is convalescing
after having been gassed. Tommy
Tague. lightweight boxer. Is in Molrs
division
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
LOADED GUN
IS DISCHARGED
Winfild Young Man Will
Loses His Leg in Con
sequence.
ESPECIAL To THE T.nrs.I

cpo9{TN B6I>rr IHn
very. serious accident happened to Her
bert Smith. a young man of Winfield
on Sunday as he and a brother were
cleaning a gun which they did not know
was loaded and was accidently dis
charged. Herbert's knee-eap was shot
off making a very serious wound and
making the amputation OF his leg ncces-
sary He suffered the loss of a great
amount Of blood and is very weak aeut
the doctors in attendance hold out good
hopes of his recovery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24

trenches. She was in nine battles
and calls Yanks Gods finest men.
Miss Wilmer wears a gold chevron
Her companion is Mrs. June Vose
who accompanied her from New
York to Chicago
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
ROLI?EHONOR

The following casualties are re-
ported by the War Department In
Cen. PerHhing's List today. Will
Flscf OF hobart iE safe and sound
though reported missing;
SEVERELY WOUNDED.
FRANK FABxSCH, Hammond;
previously reported IN The
Times.
DIED OF DISEASE.
rEANK o. GrRARD, whiting; prev1-
ously reported In The Times.
MISSING IN ACTION.
VIM. FLEcX, hobart; previously
reported not missing In Times.
JAMES BrEoS, Gary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
ARREST GUESTS
At BONUS FETE;
$4,000 FRAUD
Pay Roll Dummies Rob U.
S.; Three Hit BY
Confession.
LBuLLErIH.l

TBY UNITED PREssl
CHICAGO, Dec. 24.-E. L. Herzinger,
Hammond, John Sage and Nose xa-
vachi, foremen at The plant of the Gen
eral American Tank Car Corporation,
Indiana Harbor, Ind. were arraigned
before o. S. Commissioner Mason, here
today, charged with dsfrauding the gov
eminent. They were held ON S2,5oo
bond each
The men were arrested last night and
accused of padding the payrolls of the
company, thereby deprivtng the govern
nent OF excess profit tax.
CHICAGO. Dec 24-what was billed
as a regular Christmas dinner of the
twenty foremen of the General Ameri-
can Tank Car Corporation of Indiana
Harbor last night al the Great Northern
hotel was abruptly shifted TO sur
prise party for three of the principal
guests. They were arrested on United
States warrants charged with defraud-
ing the government. Among the three
is r. L. Herzinger general foreman
who lives in Hammond. The other two,
Moses Kavachi and John Sage. live in
East Chicago
The men are accused of having
swindled the company to the extent of
$50. 1000 through issuance Of checks TO
dummy employees, thereby defrauding
the government out of excess profits tax
the company would have paid. They
were taken without disturbing the
Christmas spirit which pervaded the
banquet.
So neatly was the descent on the
banquet arranged that the remaining
seventeen diners finish the evening
without knowing that their associates
had been taken across the street to the
federal building. where marked money
alleged to have been split during the
day. was taken from them. Confessions
were obtained from two and the three
were then taken to the county Jail for
the night.
Breaks In on Bonuses.
, IT was at the bonus distributing stage
that the trio received the surprise of
their lives. The substantial courses had
been eaten and the good spirits were
rising higher and higher when NJ T.
Kraffniller. treasurer of the company.
POSTMASTER. arose.
Boys. let US halt these pleasant fes-
tivities for an even more pleasing rite"
he said II desire 20 take this oppor-
tunity to distribute a few Christmas
presents. AS your names are called kind
~ pass through the north door there
and get your remembrances."
Three cheers were given and Levy
GIedhill, whose name was called FIRST
hustled for the door. It was scarcely
closed when he opened ii again and ap-
peared with grining features and white
envelope held aloft. The next name OF
-7-5--.1-------s - - -
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
VHISKEY FOR CHRISTMAS
Hobart Girl a Heroine

Miss Sarah Wilmer of Hobart
who was gassed and invaded
home after working for the Y. M
c. A. in France for three months
met with injury while doing can
teen work in the front line
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24

The time is getting very short to
buy w. S. S. The Lake Co. quota
is $40 per capita.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24

LOWELL. IND. Dec. 24.-Mrs. III. J.
Nichols. of this city, mother of Private
Huron Q. Nichols. CO. +. 18th Infantry.
is rejoicing that her son is safe and we'll.
He is with his division, the And Grain
bowl in the army Of occupation and a
letter received from him on the 25rd Of
December was written from Luxembourg.
Sov. gath.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
NOTICE.

In accordance with its usual Gus
tom The Times will not print any
Of its editions tomorrow because of
the Christmas holiday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
INCOME TAXES
ARE REDUCED

xwY ASHINGTON. Dec. 24.-Taxes on
~ the incomes of married men with
w no dependent children under the
.c,..4. LII 4 -.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24
A NICE TELEGRAM,
TBr UNITED PREss.J

TBr UNITED PREss.J
The American Red Cross.
Hammond. Indiana.
Please accept for yourself and all
your members warmest Christmas
greetings and the thanks OF all OF US
in the Lake Division headquarters for
your loyal support OF our effort tc
serve the American Red Cross
B. f BOUNE.
Division Manager.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24

Lake Co. must buy more w. S. S.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24

ADMITS OFTEN CRYING.

Although she had slept in the army
''rollup"-never a cot or a bed-had
lived where coolies abound and vermin
grow to the size of Angoras. had faced
danger and witnessed misery such as
is seldom seen. Miss Wilmer confessed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-24

Continued on page fve.S
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21

The American Red Cross is the largest and most
efficient organization for the relief of suffering that
the World has ever seen.
1t is made up almost entirely of volunteer work
ers the higher executives being without exception
men accustomed to large affairs, who in almost
ali cases giving their services without pay
1t is supported entirely by its membership fees
aud by voluntary contributions.
1t is today bringing relief to suffering humanity
both military aud civil, in every War torn allied country
It plans tomorrow to help in the work of restora-
tion throughout the world
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21

1t feeds and clothes entire populations in time of
great calamity
It is there to help your soldier boy in his time of
need.
With its thousands of workers, its tremendous
stores and smooth running transportation facilities
it is serving as Americas advance guard-and thus
helping to win the war.
Congress authorizes it.
President Wilson heads it.
The War Department audits its accounts.
Your Army, your Navy and your Allies enthusi-
astically endorse It,
twenty-five million Americans have joined it.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21

YOUR Red Cross is an all-American, largely volun
teer organization, authorized by Congress- headed
by President Wilson, audited by the War Depart
ment enthusiastically approved by your Army, your
Navy, and your Allies.
The work covers both mlitars and civilian relief in
every war.torn Allied country and full reports of all
expenditures continually being published, or are
available through the chapters.
stands beside boys in training here "over there"
1t watches be- de the pillows of baebroken men, and
offers rest and sympathy to war-torn fighters
brief respite from the front.
1t carries food and clothing hungered mothers and
little in ruined villages.
helps rebuild the scattered pile of brick and they
called Home"
1t brings back to the hopeless mothers her long
lost child.
helps for the orphans of the who died that
civilization might live
helps for the thousands that have fallen prey to
dread tuberculosis
nobly represents deeds of mercy relief and
ton the than twenty million members that have
made it's great work possible.
VIII Yom DO Your Share Keep This Hand Mercy It's York?
Every of dollar received for the Red Cross War Fund
All relief Halifax
the banking War Fund has available
every$1
The Washington herald., 1918-09-11
THREE SEAMEN DROWNED.

The Navy Department reports that
Carl Douglass MacVittie, quarter
The Washington herald., 1918-09-11
GAS IN THE STOMACH
IS DANGEROUS
Recommends Daily Use of Masnesia
to Overcome Trouble. Caused by
Fermenting Food and Acid
Indigestion.

Gas and wind in the stomach ac-
companied by that full, bloat
feeling after eating are almost GER
tain evidence of the presence of
excessive hydrochloric acid in the
stomach, creating so-called ''acid
Indigestion"
Acid stomachs are dangerous be-
cause too much acid irritates the
delicate lining of the stomach, often
leading to gastritis accompanied by
serious stomach ulcers. Food fer
ments and sours. creating the dis
tressins gas which distends the
stomach and hampers the normal
functions Of the vital internal or
gans, often affecting the heart
II Is the worst of folly to neglect
such serious condition or to treat
with ordinary digestive aids which
have no neutralizing effect on the
stomach acids. Instead get from
any druggist a few ounces of Bisu-
rated Magnesia and take a tea
spoonful in a quarter glass of water
right after eating. This will drive
the gas, wind and bloat right out
of the body. sweeten the stomach,
neutralne the excess acid and pre-
vent its formation and there Is no
sourness or pain Bisurated Mag
nesia Tin powder or tablet form
never liauid or milk Is harmless
to the stomach inexpensive to take
and the best form of magnesia for
stomach purposes. It Is used by
thousands of people who enjoy their
meals with no more fear OF indi.
~astion--Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-11

Daniels Pietrogiacomo. Seattle, Wash.
Victor s. Rice. Asheville. n. c.
Lamkin Roberts, Minden. La
Paul II. Roberts. Hannibal, No.
Russell c. Roberts. Loveland, Colo.
John Rogalski. Westfeld, Mass.
Joseph Rolewsh. Pittsburgh. Pa.
Everett z. Smith. Hawes. Ark.
Vincenzo Spototo. Philadelphia. Pa
Chas. A. Sturm. Indianapolis. Ind.
Samuel G. Tasulis. Oakland, Cal.
Emmitt Tillett Polsgrove. Ky.
Robert A Yidean. Luddington, Mich.
Reedy B. Walker. Chobarant, La
Arthur d. Stevens. Fairhaven, Mass.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-11

master third ciasa. U. 9. Naval Re-
serve Force. of La Sale. n. T.: lease
Taylor swafforc. seaman second ciass.
U. 6. ~. Of Lexington. Tenn. and
Roy Calvin Regan. seaman second
class. Z. s. N. OF Mercer. Mo. were
lost overheard from the u. g. e. Won
steuoen September 9.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-11
THE AFTERNOON LIST.

KILLED. In Action.
LIELSENANTs.
J. H. Feltman, jr., Newport. r. I.
r. S. Heller, Usage City, Kans.
H. L. Strohl, Hellertown, Pa.
K. S. McComb, Napoleon, Ohio.
Sergt. G. E. Sunderland, Newton
Hamilton. Pa.
sergt. P. R. Farrell, Hamden, Conn.
CoRPoRALS. y
Tom c. Cronan, Porterdale, Ga.
Arvid Larson. Kane, Pa.
VIM. G. Lemhe, Ionia, Mich.
Lloyd Shigrley. Toledo, Ohio.
Arthur ]. Stuart, Lubec. Maine.
]. P. Fullerton. jr., Philadelphia.
Geo. McCann, Shullsburg, Pa. Wis.
Bugler Ray L Miller. Fairview.
Mont.
PRIVATES.
Jason B. Althiser, Olivebridge, N. Y.
John A Baccus,. Woodhaven, N. Y.
John Barbarino. Boston, Mass.
Floyd E. Berry, Jackson, Mich.
Clayton c. Ellis, Sommerville, Mass.
Fiore Francesca, Glassport, Pa.