The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-11

day when the military authorities
started the erection Of large stock
ade" where they will be herded. in
stead Of being comfortably lodged in
the county Jail at Crown Point. To-
day they were put TO work. aiding IN
the completion OF the Sui Pen" and
according 10 the program instituted
yesterday. prisoners VIII be used 10 do
other work. such as cleaning the city
streets. until their trial by military
court. This will not be inaugurated
until the first part Of next week. il is
reported.
At the regular 10 o'clock meeting OF
the newspaper men at headquarters
this morning a list OF new regulations
was handed out for publication. The
list is a memorandum consisting OF
eight regulations for the information
and guidance Of the residents o. the ,ity
and should be carefully read by every
citizen.
In the investigation into the activity
OF the bolshevik element in Gary yes
terday the military authorities conduct
ed raids upon a number Of Reds head
quarters and unearthed a number OF
liquor stills.
Hdqtrs United States Troops.
Gary, Ind. Oct. 10. 1919
Memorandum: To All cities Of Gary:
In order TO avoid any future misun-
derstangings of existing military or
ders relative to the local situation the
following is published for the NORMA
ton and guidance of all concerned:
l. All sentinels. patrols. and even
soldiers not on any specific duty have
orders and authority to enforce General
rfE.c
and all orders issued from the office o.
the Military Commander.
q Law and order will be maintained
az any cost. However. no more force
will be used than necessary. In cases
where orders fail to bring prompt re-
suits the power OF arrest viii be exer-
cised without hesitation Where there
is resistance to arrest the offenders
will be summarily dealt with by list,
pistol-butt or club musket as the situ-
alton demands. The use of pistol. rifle
automatic-riflle, shotgun. hand grenade
machine-gun or one FOUNDER cannon IRE
vii only be used as a very last resort in
the maintenance of law and order.
Nothing will ever be done as bluff.
and every emergency Will be handled IN
the firm. impartial. business-like man
ner expected Of Regular Troops OF -
United States Army.
s. All outdoor public gatherings are
strictly prohibited. No groups Larger
than four will be permitted in any pcr-
lion Of the city and the number of IN
ION pickets in any one locality is limit
cd to tws- no exceptions to this order
VIII be allowed pickets for purpose OF
relief or refreshment Women on picket
duty are on exactly the same status as
male pickets.
T. Except when waiting for street
, cars. lettering on street corners is pro-
hibited: everybody VIII be kept NOV
ing.
D. Meetings manufacturers. steel
officials. labor unions. lodges. etc. In
their proper halls. are authorized and
will be protected from interference
so long as they are conducted in an or
DERBY manner and topics OF seditions.
disloyal or unpatrlotic nature strictly
tabooed Single or double pickets
will not be molested in any way pro-
vlded they avoid threats and violence
in the accomplishment Of their mission
8. Intimidation Of workers or their
families is strictly prohibited.
I. sneers. uncomplimentary re
marks and disrespect of the U. 5. uni
form viii not be tolerated. All Of
lenses to the prejudice OF good order
and military discipline Will be summar-
~ punished.
6. All soldiers are urged TO con
stantly remember that we are not here
in the interest OF ony party or faction.
that our sole duty IS the maintenance
of law and order and the fair. Impair
tial and unprejudiced administration OF
justice. This will be done.
BY order Of Colonel Mapes.
F. r. FALTz,
Lieut.. Col. Attn Div Prov. Regt