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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-01-11
IS THIS SERVICE?
SOLDIERS MAIL LOST
Millions Of Letters for the
American Soldiers Are
Undelivered in France.

WASHINGTON. .. =. Ian 1r.-From
eight to ten carloads OF mail for Amer
lean soldiers are underlivered IN France.
Second Assistant Postmaster General
Praeger told the senate postoffice com
nnl'ee yesterday, and thousands and
probably millions" of letters addressed
20 the men overseas VIII arrive in New
efk soon 10 be sent 70 the dead letter
office. where an attempt viii be made
10 return them 70 the writer's.
biame Tor the failure to deliver this
mani was placed on the war department
by AR Praeger. who again explained
that the army authorities handle all sol
diers' mail In France. the postonice de-
partment delivering outgoing mail at
Hoboken and receiving returning mail
a. the French ports
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ASSOCIATED
CHARITIES
NO MORE

The Associated charities OF East
Chicago and Indiana Harbor. as such.
Is no more. At the annual meeting
held at the city hen recently. the name
was changed to Social Service League.
This action was taken in conformity
to precedent established by the ma
tional organization and ia order to
correct a prevalent idea that the WORK
and motive or the organization IS
largely aims giving. when. as a mat
ter of fact. that object. no matter how
worthy il may be. is only one Of the
several different lines any one of
which has been followed n the Twin
cities with results as important and
far reaching.
II one were 10 follow in detail for
one week the work which Miss Mary
" Lindley as general secretary is do
ing. they would ind that large per
eentaso Of the cases involve defin-
anency or girls. domestic troubles.
wife desertion. and general watch
fuIness over community morale. Fam
lilies are helped to become self-suP-
porting. self-respecting and respect
Die cltlNenS ana given 4S7sNA9 90
wholesome reverence and fear Of the
law at the same time.
In other words. the work OF the
hitherto Associated Charities has been
more largely along social service lines
than It has been to give financial re-
lief 10 the distressed and needy, al
though there are. many widows and
orphans and sick and aged people that
constantly must have care and atten-
ton.
The Social Service League Of East
Chicago and Indiana Har6or will con-
tinue 10 do the same work that the
organization has been so successfully
doing for many years and as such mer-
It's the continued support OF the citi-
zenship Of the city.
At this recent meeting. new off
GERS were elected for the ensuing year
and they are:
President. Rev. r. c. spear pastor
Of the Baptist church. Indiana Har-
Dor: vice-president. Z. n. Canine, SUI
perintendent OF the schools; treasurer
II. +. Jackson. Smith Bader- Davidson
Company; recording-secretary Mrs. F.
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ALLIED HEADS,
MEET FIRST
ON SUNDAY
BY JOHN EDWIN NEVIN
international News Service stan
CorreaDondeut0

PARIS Jan. 1I.-Plans were complet-
Cd today for a preliminary conference
on sunday which President wilson.
Premier Clemenceau and Premier Lloyd
: George are expected to attend
A progron of the frst complete con
versatious viii then be presented and
approved.
III g. is impossible for President VIII
son to attend this meeting his place VIII
likely be taken by Secretary of state
Lansing.
Marshal Foch viii not be present at
The nrst meeting Of the ENJOYS. 1t was
necessary for him to go TO Treves 10
meet the German parliagnentaires for
discussion Of the proiongation Of the
srmistice
The United States delegates favor the
issuance Of an official communique fol-
lowing each session. 1t IS hoped that
this can be arranged ending the con
fusion which IS resulting in many err
roneous reports.
Who win be selected to issue the
communiQue If il is authorized has not
yet been determined
Much attention has been attracted
here by n cablesrsm from London Civ
ing Cen. Smuts' views on the league Of
nations. Ia many particulars ii is IN
derstood 10 follow the, chief American
plan although naturally differeing on
certain details Privately many states
men here intimate that the plan Of cen.
5mits might form an excellent basis on
which to start work.
The American commissioners positive
~ refuse to discuss in any way the
proposals Of Gen. SHUTS. however
Information. which secured an in
tervlew with an unnamed representative
Of France at the peace conference. be-
/ lieves that the treaty may be signed be-
( fore July fourteen The French repre-
sentative Is quoting saying:
1T Is ridiculous TO imagine trouble
! at the conference. Tho great idea Of a
/ league Of nations will be established be-
fore the peace treaty Is signed. Two
I Or the questions that will be taken up
flrst-hoth Of great concern TO France
are the definition Of the new French
/ boundaries and the fixing of reparations
( leEidmatelv owed by Germany. France
and Great Britain find themselves in
complete accord on the future Of Moroe-
co and the future Of the German
colonies. We all OF course consider Boil
/ shevism as great national enemy"
The conferees will reject the sugges-
ton OF imperialism based on force. it
( was declared.
Officials, in their comment upon the
general situation are emphasizing the
menace contained in the spread of Boil
shevism.
Secretary Lansing was question to
day regarding the published French re
ply 10 an alleged note from Great Bri-
tain asking Joint action By the allies.
al the request OF the various mushroom
! governments in Russia to have Russian
representation at the peace conference
to secure tranquility in Russia.
Secretary Lansing said he was sure
he would have recalled il il any such
note had been presented ct Washington.
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Gropelle that is guarded by Gendarrnes.
The mansion is sparsely furnished
some rooms are barren. others contain
pink. gold-trimmed chairs end a table
There are few draperiea The pictures
are far from what one would expect 10
see in the abode Of grand dukes and
princes
As he talked 20 me ne sat on sofa
close UP to the table. down toward
which he constantly leaned his head
The first great need of Russia" the
Prince continued. lis recognition Of the
national Omsk government This rep
resents al the really influential people
of Russia today-people who long for a
peaceful existence
The Omsk government now has 200.-
600 soldiers-all excellent men. I ann
sure Of the national army winning sue
cess. but Intervention. which must come
imme diately. would give our army time
for fun expansion and time for an the
forces Of Russia to cooperate with it
The longer it is put off the harder Will
be the task.
When I was in Russia three months
ago the Bolsheviks had an army of
nbout 100000 men. OF these 250.o0t
were Hungarians.
intervene now and restore order to
give Russia time TO organize for peace.
The allies should not attempt half meas
ures. They should uphold and support
the national government and make the
sovereign power Of the people strong at
the same time. This would liberate the
country from the minority. who hold
supremacy only by physical power
The moral power of the Bolsheviks is
dwindling They are working with Ger
man troops of the same stamp. The
situation becomes more and more as II
the allies were dealing with Germany"
For Russia's Industrial regeneration.
the prince said that the country was in
great need of machinery. the BoIsheviks
having destroyed mtch Of this. in ad-
dition to wrecking the money system
and many industries.
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Ice < Coal Co. lie claims he bought the
whiskey so his men could do good work
during cold weather.
Markus Bos. 1882 Broa dway. Gary.
five cases of half pint bottles. Bos is d
taxi-driver Of Gary and claims a strang-
or gave him $40 to get some whiskes,
but failed to give him his name,
Tony Michauka 1921 Houston ave.
Eegewisch. thfrty-six bottles Of beer.
Michauka runs saloon in HegeNisch
and was going 70 East Chicago to sec
81 friend Says he didn't know the beer
was in his car.
Frank AIisewicz. s42S Elm street. IN
diana Harbor, seventeen gallons of whis-
key. Frank admits he was bringing
whisSey into Indiana Harbor to sell at
Csc drink.
Andy CengeI. IL 119th street. whit
ing. two gallons. Cengel claims he
found the whiskey on the beach but the
Whiting police officers state he cot off
a Lake shore train
Ches OzelIo. $40 No. LasaTIe street.
Chicago. goo gallons Of wine. ~ per cent
alcohol AS yet unable to give bonds
Tony Gregory, 1875 jefferson street.
Cary twenty-five gallons high per cent
wine. Gregory runs a grocery store in
Cary.
Adam Gavrin, Peter Altman and Jan
Walczal,. twenty-five gallons Federal
agents think that in this trio they have
some OF the leaders in booze distribu-
tion in Indiana Harbor.
Chas. Pacura and Frank Wasniak six
gallons CONNECTED with the above
Many transportationsl
John Roshak, Whiting. two gallons.
After consulting his lawyer stated whis-
key was for medicinal purposes.
steve Szewczyk. gallon Of wine and
gallon of whiskey. Same plea as above.
SpiIios Tolopulos. 1906 Michigan ave.
indiana Harbor. two quarts. This is
Peter Dollas. hotel and restaurant own
err
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what il was really voting upo- This
could nor be done effectuaIly ID the few
coming spring months
IL was evident that these men had
given the question ir detail considerable
study and It was noticeable and some
felt remarkable that no one advanced
any argument against ANAL gaInati ton as
sn ultimate outcome.
There VIII De. however. an honest
difference of opinion in regard TO the adj
visibility on putting off tho election for
period of approximately two years.
There viii be much 70 do iu the way Of
city planning between the time when
the plan is finally adopted and the time
when IL is To take effect.
Whether or nor the allied committee
will think in the light of present de
velopments, that will be necessary or
wise TO pat any phase Of tho matter up
20 the legislature rs q question not yet
formally discussed or decided.
Mayor Mccormack Of East Chicago
stated he was in favor of amaleamation
after he had served his term Of office.
Tie said that hc had made a campaign
and been elected and wasn't willing TO
reiinquish his position
Mayor Brown of Hammond said he IA
vored amalg amation but not at this
time. lie said he thought he should be
allowed TO serve out his term Of office
and that rather than turn the city Of
Hammond over i'm its present condition
he would resign
Commets by other officials we're along
the same lines Frank Martin Of the
Hammond council was the only official
from Hammond to favor having amalga-
nation take effect next year. City At
torney Critics and City Engineer Wallace
of East Chicago appeared TO have senti-
ments similar 10 those expressed by
Martin.
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prom inent men and women on the hon
orary committee who are taking am
interest in the affair and whose pres
ence will contribute materillv TO It's
success are. Mt and Mrs. L. IS.
Jewell Mr. and Mrs w. e. Moore.
ar. and Mrs. y. l.. Carliu Is ana
Mrs. J. w Br.ssey. Mr. and Mrs Fred
spangler. DE- J.. A Teegarden. pr.
pssse. pr. f. J.. Cox. Dr. G. c.. Rob
inson. Dr T.. G.. Emenhiser. Edward
Sowart. l. W. Saric. Richard C@r-
iette. Frank Dixon. a. T Grove. r ri
lette. Frank Dixon. A. IT Grove. ca }
TORI. Dale Flickinger. sam Benant..
d. L. Carlin. John McGuan. Rush Is De-
son. ]. Bedford. j. It. Doherty " w.
aIorea. George Power. George n. WITT
O. .Holstrum. J.. ". Mares. A. J. Rifle.
Barney Cohen sam Matheney. l.. G..
Werlich Fl Treen. Wolf larcovIoh.
Frank Callahan. Julius Nassau B O..
Lulzens. T.. Y. Walton. w II Borns.
Henry Barker. u. IT. Matchen. Max
Salmon. Bert Newell ID w. Dupes.
r. r. Helm. ROY c. Clark. Chas. Amick.
J. il. 1cQnaid, Irwin shesks and Frank
Tandlev
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-01-11
LEAGUE QUESTION
TAKES CONCRETE FORM
(InternationAl News CabIegran,.l

LONDON. Jan 10.-(By British Gov
eminent Wireless Press.1 There is a
steady growth of conviction that a
league of nations is practicable
The Times spondent teIegraphed
from Paris today that the question IS
taking concrete form and is becoming
one Of the most prominent in discus
sions by the statesmen gathered there
for the peaee conference. 1t has been
en- phasized by tn arrival or Lord Rob
ert Cecil who will deal with the mat
ter from the British viewpoint.
The establishment Of an international
authority not only for the prevention of
war. but for control Of certain branches
Of international intercourse in the inter
est Of peace, has in fact become the OBJ
ject of nearly everyone. ii is pointed out
in Paris dispatches. It is beginning to
be realized that perhaps the greatest
change the war has wrought is indi-
Gated by the insistence with which its
aftermath demands the establishment of
a fabric.
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T. Evans. general secretary. Miss a.
". Lindles.
Within a few days the president.
Rev Spesr. VIII announce the ar-7fnr-
ment OF the ADVISOR Board. the Ex-
ecutive Committee and the Finance
Committee
The auditing committee charged
with the duty OF going over thu books
and records Of tho past YEAR consists
Of f. n Canine. A. q slocomb and
Mrs J. ". Lees.
on account Of their interest IN the
work and their generous contribution
Jr and Mrs. J. W. Lees We're continued
O. honorary directors
Meetings will ne held on the first
Tuesday evenings OF each month. al
ternate1y al the citv hall and the Har-
Dor Baptist church. The February
meeting win ID held Feb. at the lat
ter location.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-01-11
WORSE THAN
DEADLY
POISON GAS

kidney disease Is no respector Of per
sons. It attacks young and old alike.
IN most cases the victim ia warned
Or the approaching danger. Nature fights
back Headache. indi gestion. insomnia,
anne back, lumbago. sciatica. rheuma-
tism. pain in the loins and lower ali
donoen. difficulty in urinating. all are in
ojcstion OF trouble brewing IN your kid
bers.
When such symptoms appear you will
almost certainly find relief IN GOLD
MEDAL Harlem Oil Capsules.
This famous old remedy has stood the
est for two hundred years in helping
mankind 10 fight of disease.
1t Is imported direct from the home
laboratories in Holland. where II has
helped to develop the Dutch into one Of
the sturdies and healthiest races in the
world. and it may be had at almost ev-
cry drug store Your money promptly
refunded IL il does not relieve YOU. BE
sure to get the genuine GOLD MEDAL
Brand. In sealed packages. three sizes.
ADV.
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(By international News Service,

MINEOLA, L. J.. Jan. 11-Practieal-
~ all Of the estate left by the late
Col Theodore Roosevelt is to be Gre
ated into trust fund. the bulk OF the
income going to the widow, it was re-
veaied by the will filed here today.
Mrs Roosevelt was authorized to
dispose of the principal Of the trust
fund among the children. II she de.
sires
The executors Of the VII are direct
ed to divide a trust fund OF $50. 900
which had been left TO Col Roosevelt
by his father into shares for distribu-
ton among his children and grand
children. The family estate is TO he
distributed among the children.
The value Of the estate was not
given.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-01-11

bERLIN. Jan. Io.-Ignace Jan Pad
erewsl0i. world-famous pianist. and
one ~ the leaders Of she Polish army
Q invasion in Eastern Prussia. was be-
sieged for a time in the Lazor hotel
Ii Posen and bullets from the rides
90 German soldiers tore the curtains
his room, IL was revealed here TO-
6aS By a German who pust arrived
rom that city, The hotel was forth
ID and the dsy after the fighting
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-01-11
ROOSEVELT
ESTATE IN A
TRUST FUND

Csy international news s.

tsy international News servioe.)
CHICAGO, Jan 1I.-"CoL Roosevelt
could have been nominated Tor the pres
tdeDcy almost by aoclamnaatton.
His unttnely death has undoue ALI
that was prepared for him and for the
party and at the present time It looks
Ike any mans race to take his place"
united States senator-eIect MediII NC
CorTnicR, Of Illinois, made this comment
soday on the presidential situation in the
republican party 40 far az It concerns
the 1870 campaign. His statement was
based on his observations at the meet
ing OF the Republican national commit
tee which ended here last night.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-01-11
CLUB MAN
CONFESSES CRIME

CHICAGO. Jan. l1.-Milard II Cut
ter club-man. churoh-men and heaa
az the Cutter bond house. arrested
Ia e yesterday, following his confess
sion to the forging OF municipal
school and village bonds estimated at
100000. on which he borrowed about
100000 from Chicago. ST. Louis.
Cleveland and Pittsburg banking con-
Germs. told his jaHer this morning. he
''wonldn't change places with q king
I have squared myself with NY
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-01-11

The War Savings Pledge CARD IS
a little note written to Uncle Sam
to assure him that you are with
him in the war and that you intend
to stay to the finish.
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POdy of Colonel Roosevelt being "a.
ried into Christ Church at Oyster
Bay. where funeral was held, and
eN-President Taft and Oscar
Straus among the other mourners
at the grave in Youngs cemetery,
where body rests.
While the funeral Of Colonel
Roosevelt was simple, as he wish
ed, among the mourners were
many Of the leading men in the
nations life, past and present
Vice President Marshall repre-
scented the president Gen. Peyton
C. March represented the army,
and Rear Admiral Winslow the
navy. Assistant Secretary Phil
Eos rspIeeeus.d TIE state depart-
Oes:t> TX President I&fr and
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aviation camp but were driven off
Later tho defenders blew up the canp
Government officials urged Rudolph
Mosse. owner Of the Berllncr Tageblatt
TO allow the use of artillery against the
Spartacides fortified there. but he re-
fused. fearing that the building would
be destroyed
AFTER PUBIC UTILITIES.
The situation in The newspaper quar-
tor was generally unchanged as this dis
patch was written.
It Isl evident that ono OF the chief in
tentions Of the Spartacides is to prevent
the election 10 the national assembly
on Jan. 10
In addition 10 cutting off the ship
nent and distribution Of bread the Spar
tacides are trying TO tic up the water
and electricily supplies. The bakers ara
unable &c do any work owing to the
scarcity o. wat9-
At rnass-meeting Of 20.000 Sparta
cides a resolution was adopted claiming
a unity of all labor organization Ito
end the bloodshed."
WANT EBERT TO ARDIcArE
The newspaper Freiheit says that the
Independent Socialists (whom are anili-
dAeI WITH ttie SbdFLaclue EIoUpl claim
the abdication OF the government 50 one
of the terms Of the proposed armistice.
No foreigners have been injured in
the hghting in Berlin
At Dusseldorf where the Spartacides
arc master of the situation, many promi-
nent persons We're arrested One hun
dred and fifty state officials escaped
across the Rhine. taking refuge in Bel
GUM
The AnzeiEer of Munster states that
the spartaeides stormed the prison re-
leasing ITO prisoners.
STRIKES ALLIED WITH RIOTS.
At many places strikes are springing
upon along with the Spartacus riots.
Ia hamburg a number of strikers
seized the trade union building.
Following an outbreak If lighting at
Augsburg, the Spartacus occupied the
offices Of the zeitung and the Neuste
Nachriehten. Many political pamphlets
which have been printed for use in the
general election on Jan 10 were de
stroyed.
The municipal building at Stuttgart
was occupied by the Srartacides and
the Burgomaster was driven out
The plant Of the Tagehatt as Dussel
dorff was destroyed by the spartaudes.
The great Westphslian industrial dis
trict is now dominated by the German
Pnleha,-ilsi
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self" cutter explained
Cutters dealing IN the forged bona.
cover period Of four years IT
story Is one OF the most remarkab.
ia Chicago police history
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-01-11
Don't wait until your
cold develops Spanish
Influenza or pneumonia.
Kill it quick.

STANDARD cold remedy for 20 yesfs-1n tablet
form safe, sure, no opistes-brczks up cold
in "a hours-reiieves grip IN days. Money
back { il faiIs- 7 he genuine box has e Red top
uith kdr E7iu's picture. At All Drug Stores.
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Expansion drug sale at Summers Phar-
macy. Jan. 18th 10 1sth.-Adv.
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PRINCE IN
PARTS, TELLS STORY
OF STRUGGLES

Continued from page one.)
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Have you your w. S. S. quota :
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GERMANY'S
PLIGHT IS
DESPERATE

Continued from page one.)
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TWO CITIES
MEET ON THE
AMALGAMATTCI
QUESTION

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Have YOU your w. S. s. quota ?
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TWENTY FIVE
BOUND OVER
BY SURPRISE

CONTINUED from pas. on.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-07
Grand Circuit Season Gets Underway To Good
 Start IA North Randall

tain horse and driver, but when fn- iShed 1t will set a new worlds record as a race. Had not the stuff born the signature of q recent addition to the list of New York harness turf writers we would be strongly tempted to suS- poet that MT. Blodgett has patronized fortune tellers and palmists contrary to the laws of his home State and for that reason sorry can not comply with bis request for publicity.
 ''DeClarations for my early closing purses are very few and less than could be expected" writes Secretary Saunders of Belmont Driving Park, adding that when the last and heav- fest payment falls due on July 2S the prospects are very bright for a large and live list. As a precaution against shipping delays from Columbus the meeting will open on Tuesday, August 12, with Saturday reserved for special and postponements, as MT. Saunders now intends to follow the North Ran dall plan by adding colt dash races to his already completed program of sixteen races for a total value of S26,20O.