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The Washington times., 1919-01-04
PRESIDENT TO TAKE SECOND EUROPEAN TRIP
DANIELS OPPOSED
TO SINKING BIG
GERMAN SHIPS

Secretary Daniels said
today that he did not
concur with Admiral
Rodman's recommenda-
ton for sinking German
capital ships.
While indicating some
of these must soon be
junked, Daniels said he
believed in letting the
matter 60 to the peace
conference for determi-
nation.
The Washington times., 1919-01-04
TRIO TRAIL WOMAN;
ONE GRABS PURSE

Mrs. Lola p. Ferris, Of SO Rhode
Island avenue northwest, reported to
the police today that her pocketbook,
containing SIT in bills, was snatched
from her hand by three colored boys
while she was in front of her homo
last night.
Mrs. Ferris told the police that the
three boys were standing on the cor
ner when she alighted from a street
car IT Fourth street and Rhode Island
avenue. AS she went toward her
home the boys followed her. One of
the lads suddenly ran toward her and
snatched the pocketbook from her
hand. The trio then disappeared In
an alley.
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coming BACK TOU. s. IN
FEBRUARY; WILL return
BEFORE ENJOYS FINISH

LONDON, Jan. 4-President Wilson plans 10 make
second trip to France this year. the Exchange Telegraph
understands.
1t was reported today that Mr.. Wilson win sail for
the United States from Brest about February Is but win
return later for the conclusion of the peace negotations
about the middle of june after he has transacted the Of
6cial business in Washington.
The Washington times., 1919-01-04
HUNGARIAN PRINCE STOLE
POTATO MONEY, is CHARGE

VIENNA, Jan. 4.-Reports from
Budapest say the government has di-
1ected the commencement of criminal
proceedings against Prince Ludwig
Windisch-Gratz and other persons on
a charge Of having misappropriated
several million crowns of the funds
of the Hungarian potato bureau
while Prince Ludwig was food con-
troller.
The Washington times., 1919-01-04
BIG SWIFT co. PLANT
DESTROYED BY FLAMES

KEARNEY, n. j.. Jan. 4.--Fire early
today destroyed the greater part Of
the plant of Swift & Co. on the mead
ows near here. Lack of water ham
pered the f1remen. The plant is val.
ued at 100000.
The Washington times., 1919-01-04

The railroads must be kept out Of
politics. Director General McAdoo
declared to the Senate Interstate
Commerce Committee today.
Stoutly defending his proposal for
a five-year extension Of Government
control, McAdoo declared that to
permit the roads to return at the end
Of the twenty-one-month period
would inject politics into the opera
ton Of them in the meantime.
"Employes of railroads would be-
come objects OF solicitation for po-
litical purposes" McAdoo declared.
"The railroads of the United States
must be kept out Of politics. have
religiously tried to keep them out
and have appointed officials without
regard to their politics.
Would Risk Lives.
Tf for political reasons there Is
likely to be q change ot masters at
the end OF two years, II viii work for
inefficiency OF operation and will be
taking risks. not only with the lives
Of the people who travel, but with
the commerce of the country"
"opcrating costs have increased
ffrosn 70 Per ceneA<o 50 per csnt In
proportion to gross income. Senator
Kellogg declared. .
Higher wages and Increased op-
Grating costs forced expenses up"
McAdoo replied.
81 understand that" Senator KEEL
logg answered impatiently.
NO you don't, Senator" McAdoo
tent attempt to discredit unified
operation Of railroads by asserting
that it has resulted in reduced earn
ings."
Cites Statistical Record.
During the four months Of July,
August. September. and October, 1918,
the revenues Of the roads were ST.
$50, 1914 as compared with $I,457,-
397.51S for the same months in 1917.
During the 1918 period, operation
costs were $1,315. 900 900 and in 1917
S990. 19S, ,225. It is seen therefore
that the operation ratio in 1918 was
GA per cent and in 1917 67.9 per
cent. showing slightly in favor Of
Government ownership.
81 don't believe q property as COM
pficated as the railroads can be oper-
ated by a commission" McAdoo de-
clared. "They might be managed by
single responsible head such as a
Cabinet officer"
Senator Curnmins, Iowa, Republican,
took exception to McAdoos statement
that the railroad question must not be
made a political issue.
The people Of the country deter
mine sooner or later all great economic
questions" Cummins declared. THE
railroad question must be settled polIti-
cally, and 1t is bound to be one OF the
great political issues"
Spokesman for the railroads will
appear Monday to oppose his sugges-
lions and to present alternative plans
for the return of tka railroads to pri-
vate control. Railroad presidents will
meet in Philadelphia tomorrow to
complete details of the program they
expect to lay before the Senate COM
mittee.
The Washington times., 1919-01-04

CHILDREN SHOT
DOWNBY FOE
At POSEN

WARSAW, Jan. 4-several children
parading ut Posen In honor OF .Igracs
Jan Psdeffgslxi were killed when the
Gefmans fred upon them hith ma
chine guns, It was reported here to-
day.
Five soft-nose bullets entered the
room where Paderewski sat. but hswas
unharmed. He arrived here today
with Colonel Wade, OF the British
army.
Berlin will request Hindenburg to
lead a volunteer German force against
the Poles In Posen and revolutionary
elements in Silesia, according TO dip
lomatic advices today.
Germany objects to the silesian
maneuvers on the ground that they
are directed by the Czecho-Slovaks
and the Poles, and to the proposed
Polish elections in Posen as In viola
tion OF the armistice.
General Stenger, German infantry
commander. is accused by former SOL
diers OF his command of ordering
atrocities in occupied French terri
tory, French cables today reported
LONDON. Jan. 4-The Bolshevik
army in western Russia has reached
wilma. and will probably seize the city
as soon as the Germans leave, said
Continued on Page 2, Column 81
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JAPs LEAVING SIBERIA.

TOKYO, Jan. 4.-Twenty-four thou
sand Japanese troops have been with
drawn from Siberia, leaving only a
small force that will remain there,
the war office announced today.
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Silk stockings in Paris cost eight
dollars, and ladies have given up
wearing gold anklets because they
tear the expensive stockings. The
anklets are now worn on the arm,
ijove the elbow, visible through
the transparent sleeve.
Many have gone all through the
war without realizing that snklets
were being worn. You do not
doubt that noble purposes or provi-
dence underlie all these ideas of
women. "Das ewig Weibliche," if
We may be permitted, is striving
for something worth while, and
viii attain it.
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Labor After the Wns !"

Why labor will fight against any reduc-
tion Of wages-explained by the Presiden:
of the American Federation OF Labor in o
signed article, exclusively in next Sunday 8
New York American.--Advt.
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The Huns second Reign Of Terror.

IL this weeks theme in the intensely inter
esting memoirs Of the young Countess DE
GAIA Pascal, whose chateau was occupied
by Hindenburg and his stan for three
years She was an unwilling eyewitness
to the countless expressions Of the Huns
innate cruelty. Two full pages in the in
stallment In the magazine section OF next
Sundays Times, 3c-at your newsdealers
or delivered TO your home-Sc.-Adv.
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~ ROBERT ,. BENDER.

(United Press staff Correspendent.l
ROME, jan Pope Benedict
greeted President Wilson with out
stretched arms today.
The Pontiffs reception OF the
President was extremely cordial He
clasped the Executives hands, in
both Of his and shook them warmly.
After this greeting the Pope and the
President entered the throne room
where they conferred in private AZ
The President went direct from the
Amsriczh embassy 20 the Vatican.
where he arrived at S;45- A piatoon
Of Swiss guards IN Eala uniform,
was drawn up at the gate, while the
band OF the Vatican gendarmes play
ed the The Star-Spangled Banned"
Troops Preseaf Arms.
Entering the st. Damascus court.
the Presidentiai party walked past
q company Of gendarmes. q platoon
Of Swiss guards and platoon OF
vatican firemen, who presented arms.
President Wilson was received by
Monsignor Tacci, major domo; Mon
signor Zampini sacristan OF the
palaces; Monsignor Eassellireca, grand
armotere to the Pope, and four sacred
chamberlains. They escorted him to
the top Of the royal stairway, where
he was greeted by q picturesque group
OF commanders Of the Vatican militia
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COAST GUARDS|U. S.RA|LROADS|
RISK LIVES T0.MUST Be KEPT
SAVE 50 MORE ENT|RELY0UT|
FROM WREcko POLITICS
-McAd doc

FIRE ISLAND, N. Y, Jan. A.
With an utter disregard for their
own lives coast guardsmen today
plunged through a binding blizzard
and rescued fifty of the 200 seriously
wounded American troops who re-
mained on the stranded Northern
Pacific when rescue work was halted
last night. --@-
More than 1000 others, removed
from the ship yesterday and Thurs
day have been rushed to hospitals
for medical attention, since many of
them were suffering from exposure.
The Northern Pacifc's position
was slightly changed today. Du--
ing the night she slid off the sand
bar on which she was resting and
moved twenty-five yards to seaward.
She is now resting between two bars.
It is now believed that after lighter.
ing her cargo, she can be saved.
Still In Wind.
There has been q shift In the wind
which leads naval officers to believe
that the vessel can be approaches
with greater ease by submarine
chasers.
At noon the weather became
clearer. and hsfore nightfail officials
ssliess ithat "a the wounded win have
been removed. -
faH g..
ship today, II was necessary to use
improvised wicker litters, since the
bedridden soldiers were unable to use
the Jacobs ladders employed yester-
day In rescuing the slightly hurt.
To remove a helpless man from the
stricken ship Is q perilous undertake.
Ing and much time Is consumed in
getting q wounded soldier from the
ship to a submarine chaser. They
are being transferred from the
chasers to the hospital ship Solacc
which Is lying as near the sand bar
as is safe.
Transfer DanserouA
Transferring the wounded to the
Solace was more dangerous than the
removal from the wreck. Through a
glass 1t was possible to see the small
boats tossing against each other
and humping into the sides OF
the hospital ship. swinging at anchor
a mile from shore.
It took from fifteen to twenty
minutes to pass one helpless man
from submarine chaser to the hos.
pital ship when the waves were at
their worst, many attempts falling.
A wireless from the Northern
Pacific requesting a Sandy-Hook fire.
boat and three lighters to bring in
some of the ammunition and soldiers
clothing left on board gave rise to
considerable speculation particularly
as regards the ffreboat.
The commander today sent q mes
sage asking that it be made plain
that there was no fire on board and
that no one was in immediate danger.
The 466 members of the crew will
remain on the Northern Pacific in
definitely, it was announced today.
Storm warnings remain displayed
-.
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Storm warnings remain displayed
Oh the Atlantic coast from Cape Hat
teras north.
The Washington times., 1919-01-04
Today
Frivolous Column This Time.
About Anklets and Titles.
The Oklahoma Carpenter.
A Wall St. Nose Spins.
By ARTHUR BRISBANE.
fCo1vrizht folSN

Considering that they have been
total abstainers since the days of
Mohammed, the Turks are most
unpleasant and ingenious murder
ers. Not even pure water seems
to soften their hearts.
First they robbed two thousand
Armenian women. Then, suspect
ing from the poor haul that the
women had swallowed their jewels,
they murdered the women, burned
their bodies, and sifted the ashes.
They also drove six thousand
Armenian children into q cave,
covered them with earth, and left
them to perish. IL they do that on
water, what would they do on
iEhiskey?
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This effort to put hundreds Of
(continued on Page 2. Column 81
The Washington times., 1919-01-04

Patriots urge that Congress
create the military title Of Field
Marshal In our army and give II to
Pershing. He now ranks after
Foch, Joffre, Haig. and all other
field marshals and has to 60 in 10
dinner behind them. Our min
ister to England used to follow
after the colored gentleman from
Haid until we created ambassa-
dors. That didn't seem to worry
Robert, son of Abraham Lincoln,
when he was minister to England.
His name was q pretty good title.
It wouldn't cost anything TO
make Pershing q marshal. In fact,
why not give him the title Of
'Supef Supreme Chief High Mar
shal" and put him ahead Of every
body! T.
The Washington times., 1919-01-04

Florida goes at the drink prob
lem with admirable energy. IL
you get drunk twice you are fined
three thousand dollars and Jailed.
That ought to make prohibition ef-
fectiye- II not. the fine for drunk
enness could be made a million.
That would make the State rich.
anyhow. The reform Is hard.
Witness Andrew J. Reid, carpenter
Of bone-dry Oklahoma, whose ad-
vsrtisement in the paper says, 81
am going to do my best to quit
drinking" and warns bootleggers
and druggists that IL they sell him
vhiskey, he will tell Sheriff Whit
side. The Chicago Tribune prints
that
The Washington times., 1919-01-04

On the other hand, you under
stand the terrible punishment by
specially trained elephants inflict-
ed upon wayward women of the
Rajahs in India. Not even ele-
plants could check the mysterious
impulse O. "urge," as literary per-
sons would put it, that drives wom-
an on in her career. Men have no
cause for complaint, however. The
male spider is eaten alive by his
mate at moment when he least
expects it.
Mr.. Shonts, of the New York
street car monopoly, asks for an
eight-cent fare. Perhaps he has
hea ] of the wise colored man who
asked the President to make him
Librarian Of Congress. Entering
into details, the candidate admitted
that he could not read and said:
What / really want Is to be
Janitor. aim high to shoot low"
There will be great struggling
and q hard municipal ownership
fight before Mr.. Shonts hits his
real mark, which Is a six-cent fare,
with possibly some extra trim
mings for transfers.
This effort tn mt hundreds of
The Washington times., 1919-01-04

Possibly, Pershing would rather
worry along with the title worn by
General Grant or General WASH
ington. Would Marshal Washing
ton sound any grander to you?
IL you amount to anything they
drop your title anyway. Nobody
says General Napoleon or General
Alexander. What they may say q
hundred years from now, not who
takes the Queen into dinner. inter
ests Pershing.
Besides. plain General Pershing
sounds better In politics than mar
shai. In fact, the boomers are
teaching people already to say.
"Old Jack Pershing," while they
ask earnestly, "What is he, any
how, DE- mocrat or Republican,
Il is suggested that the Govern
ment bring here five million Ger
man battlefield trophies, helmets,
etc, and give one to each buyer Of
a nth Liberty loan bond. It's a
noble thought, but would 1t be
Just to men that really got theirs
on the battlefield? And wouldn't
two or three shiploads OF potash
for our farmers be more profit
able cargo?
There was something fine about
the Redskin bringing home his
scalps, personally removed. But
what would you think Of his non
fighting brother that went 70 the
false hair store and raided the wig
counter?
The Washington times., 1919-01-04
WEATHER:

Fair tonight and con-
tinued cold. Temperature
at 8 q. m. II degrees.
Normal temperature Ter
January 8 for last thirty
years u degrees.
The Lake County times., 1919-05-26
CUT O. K.
GIANT OFFICIALS
SALARIES

At a recent meeting OF the directors
or the O. X Giant Battery company
held in Gary the Wvnant contingent
who were recently voted out of office
but still remain among the directorate
Of the O. X. Giant Battery company
sort Of put one over on their adver-
saries BY putting in a director bv a
vote Of six 10 four ard OF cutting the
salaries OF the president and secretary.
Mr. Rabe and Mr. Kraft until such
time as the battery plant is la opera
tion. These two gentlemen. it =
said. were drawing the nice little sal
ary Of 500 per week. but now they
are shorn OF it. The directors voting
for the resolution were. Wynant.
ManIove, recently ousted out Of office
by the opposition, and A. # w. John
son, county recorder. who resigned az
treasurer; Samuel Fl. Slick who was
elected to fill Johnson's place. and
Wyckes.
Another meeting is scheduled for to-
night
The Lake County times., 1919-05-26
Woman
Entertair1s for
Club Women

East Chicago club women were the
invited guests cf Mrs J. a Patterson
Of Fillmore avenue, Gary Saturday. al
q delightful indoor affair and where
there We're representative members Of
the Hammond. Indiana Harhor and
Gary clubs. A most delightful after
noon was spent after the luncheon was
served 10 more than forty ladies and
consisted Of talent both histrionic abili-
~ and otherwise. As the committees
had charge OF the directing Of the d.
version. groups were formed and each
group performed to the best of their
ability Mrs. w b. yanHorne led in
one group, Mrs w. w. smith in anoth-
er. Mrs Abe Ottenheimer. Mrs. II. IT.
Clark and Mrs William Meade in their
respective ones The presentations We're
all unique and clever and Mrs. Patter-
son the hostess appeared in the final
number an impersonation Of character
so well known TO the greater majority
of the guests that no end Of hilarity
was created nv her original adaptation
Of the mlmicry which proved 50 beat-
ting The departing guests voiced but
the one opinion that the day was IDEAL
Iy pleasant for hostess and guests alike.
The Lake County times., 1919-05-26
MONSTER
PARADE: IS
EXPECTED
Hammond's Memorial Day
Celebration Will Be Big
gest City Has Even Had.

Representatives of I1ammond's Civil
War. Spanish War and World War vet
Grams met Saturday evening at the
Chamber Of Commerce and blocked out
the program for Memorial Day which
now promises to be the biggest event
of its kind ever held in Hammond.
Invitations viii be extended to West
Hammond, Gary. East Chicago and
Whiting to participate in the big cele-
bration. According to the agreement
reached Monday evening the parade and
speaking will he held in the morning in
stead of the afternoon as has been Gus
tomary for some time with the G. A. r.
Word received from Maj. Gen w. G.
Haan by A. NJ. Turner stated that he
placed himself entirely at the disposal
of the Hammond committee and would
speak wherever and whenever il desired.
The parade viii start forming at 900
! o'clock and at $50 O'Clock sharp will
start for Oakhlll cemetery. Hammond
police and a good band will head the
l.line. Then Will come teh lodges and in
vited guests forming the first division.
( The second division will be made up of
civil War veterans in automobiles
/ Spanish War veterans. World War vet
eranst woman ReAef corps IN automo-
/ biles. Home Guards. Boy Scouts Red
1 Cross. and other organizations. The
pupils from each school VIII be I'M the
parade with their teachers.
The line of march leads south on
] Holman street to Kenwood avenue. At
Kenwood the first division viii halt.
! open ranks and inward face while the
soldiers pass through As they enter
i the cemetery the old cannon will be
| fired in salute. The work Of the deco
/ rating committee and firing squad will
proceed rapid vas all graves will be
t marked Thursday. There will be a
brief address at the cemetery after
which the parade will form once more
and return to Liberty Hall where Maj
Gen. Ham. Col. Moore and probably
! Rev. II. Mackensen VIII speak.
In the afternoon there Will be a pa
rade to the Hammond baseball park
where Gen. Ham and number Of
prominent citizens will address the
crowd. This program is expected to be-
gin at $3.50 o'clock and viii precede the
baseball game between the Hammond
Chicago league team and a team from
the Soldiers and Sailors club. The game
will start at O'Clock.
The Lake County times., 1919-05-26
In an Around
AUTO THIEVES
AND TRAIN ROBBERS
CAPTURED

Two young men, Louis Plese and
Rudolph Dermule Of Gockdalc. Ilr
who on the evening Of May 20 stole an
auto from the garage Of Dan Davesch.
at 772 Adams street. Gary, were last
Saturday night captured by the police
Of East hicago asleep in the car they
had stolen. Chief Of Police Forbis
was notified by the East Chicago po-
lice and Gary officers with the owner
or the stolen car went over to East
Chicago and brought back the ear and
the prisoners and lodged them in the
Gary Jail
At the ine the young men were
arrested officers were in Gary from
Rock Island. Ill. looking for them
and two other young men who had
on May 18TH broken into a way car on
the railroad at Rock Island and stolen
500 in freight and clothing.
The Lake County times., 1919-05-26

hour and half after they fell into the
ocean about 500 miles over the Irish
coast on the afternoon after they start
ed from Newfoundland, was proceeding
on her way to Denmark today. The two
aviators We're taken off the Mary by
British destroyer who dashed to sea to
intercept her after she signaned land
station that she had rescued the Sop
with crew The Mary carried no wire
less and was unable to send news Of
the rescue until she arrived off the
coast.
Both Hawker and Grieve said Nhat
their motor was working III fine shape
and they had every prospect Of reaching
the Irish coast Monday evening. when
the water filter became blocked with re-
fuse. forcing a landing.
The Lake County times., 1919-05-26
VIENNA
SCENE OF
REVELRY
Ey ErGIEr jones
GEzclusive Cable TO the 7. NJ 9. frc... ths
Lcndon Daily Expressly

VIENNA, tvia London) May 2s-
While the fate of Austria is being de-
etdsd At Paris. Vienna is the scene Of
the widest orgies of drinking. gambling
and dancing. The wealthy class is
showing the utmost apathy over the
outcome of the peace negotiations
The restaurants are crowded at night
with fashionably dressed women. After
drinking and dancing the restaurant
crowds gather in private gambling halls
to spend the rest of the night playing
games of chance.
These gambling places are frequently
raided by soldiers and large sums OF
money are confscated.
While this gayety is current upon the
surface there are si50.000 unemployed
who spend the days wandering through
the streets seeking work and bread.
All eyes are turned on Berlin anxious
ly waiting TO see whether the Germans
sign the treaty or throw the country in
10 Bolshevism.
The Lake County times., 1919-05-26
REV. JOHNSON
NAMED VICE-PRES,

Rev. James Johnson. pastor Of the
FIRST Reform church. Garw has re-
turned from Edinburgh. I'll, where he
attended the meeting Of Illinois clas-
sis He was elected viee-president OF
the Illinois organization. also dele
gate for the general synod in Redding.
Pa. which meets in May next year.
The Illinois Chassis embraces Gary
and the entire state of Illinois
The Lake County times., 1919-05-26
HUSBANDS
BEHAVIOR IS
NOT GOOD

Because her husband makes it
point to get drunk regularly and use
the axe on their furniture and dishes
and otherwise treats her in cruel
and inhuman manner Jane Kereskte
Of Hammond, is suelng for divorce
from Enos keneskie IN the Hammond
superior court. He is said to have
accused her Of Keeping company with
other men and visiting thes Arrow
Head Inn aud Burnham saloons They
were married November I. 1914 and
separated May 90. 1919. Keneskie is
employed with the Sinclair oil Com
pany at East Chicago. she asks for
$1,000 alimonv. attorneys fees and $40
allowance during the pendency Of the
suit Her attorneys are Ibach. Gayit
Cravens & Stinson.