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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
Subject Worn Out.

There have been other inquiries" the
witness continued, and this whole SUBJ
ject has been canvassed until It Is
t~hreadbare, Moreover, the taking up
OF q subject OF this character by q com-
mittee. which | submit Is not friendly
10 the administration and not In a
position to give an unbiased report, iA
q waste Of time and public money, and
In ordinary political paflancs, a junket."
rs IL fair to this committee when
I is ordered to make the trip to call
1t = Junket?' Chairman Frear asked.
Il think So" Mr.. Cummings replied.
1T is perfect folly to spend money on
a trip Of this character when you ought
really to send public accountants, and
when there are 20 many other prob
lens, including the high cost Of living,
demanding consideration
v The Republican S~rganiTation" The
plenty Of Islander directed at the presl-
dent OF the United States and you
should he spoTtsmen enough to stand
mild criticism, This isn't a marker to
what's coming"
III you do there will be an investiga-
ton BY the house" the chairman inter-
rurted.
Fine" the witness replied, Il have
quite enjoyed myself this evening"
Chairman Erear commended that the
Democrats were making a concerted at
tempt 10 discredit the inquiry, while
Mr.. Cummings insisted that the Repub-
licans In control Of congress were try
ing 10 nrltisixe every single act OF the
adminiRl re- lion during the war. The
committS@ chairman brought out that
prior 20 1895 the witness was a Repub-
lioAn. He told how he and Mr.. Magee,
and Representative Ice, Democrat, of
California, members Of the committee,
had protested against being forced to
travel to the Pacific coast next month.
Mr.. Frear said he had been TO the
coast over every railroad, so the trip
was no "lnnket- for him rs.,,.r
Frear proceeded, for an inquiry into the
forthcoming sale OF millions OF dollars
worth OF government property. He
presented a letter from Senator Cham
berlain Of Dragon, iucloslng. pictures
Of lumber engines lying IN bitches alorg
the railroad track. ESAnining them for
A moment, the witness remarked;
They are hardly worth sending this
committee TO look At" but added that
he did not wlBh TO be understood as de-
pretiating investigation Of any war ac.
~tivlties. Mr.. Ma@se wanted 20 know II
Mr., Cummings, as chairman OF h Dem
ocratie organisation, feared the results
| OF the inquiry,
quite tho contrary, my. dear sir" he
| replied. II look forward with great
pleasure 10 these Investigations. The
leaders OF the Republican party are 40.
ing US a great service. But l think YOU
are on the wrong track and that's why
YOU have my sympathy. am In favor
lof the Republicans investigating every
thing the Democrats did. ! believe you
gentlemen are actuAtAd by high mo-
lives, but the whole thing will come to
naught."
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01

responsibility for the statement and de-
ctared il Was not a circumstance to
what would come later.
From the moment he entered the
committee room until he wen away,
Mr.. Cummings continually was smiling,
while Chairman Frear pounded the ta-
BILE with great heat and stopped pro-
reedings 10 have certain replies struck
from the record. With mock courtesy,
Mr., Cummings, turning TO the chair.
and addressing him as my good
fellow" said that he knew before he
arrived that he would be unable TO sat
isfy the Republicans. There were one
ar two sharp retorts from Chairman
Frear, 10 one Of which the witness,
lighting a cigar from another and still
smiling. declared. MY, wasn't that a
delicate thrust?"
AZ the outset Mr.. Cummings told the
committee that while he had not read
tho particular article to which the Re-
%pubiicans took o~ffense, he quite aP-
proved II, except that 1t was not vigor-
Gus enough, II was during this aues-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
ALIENS PLAN TO
RETURN TO BlRTHLANDS

BALTIMORE. Aug, Fully 10000
residents OF Baltimore, most OF them
foreigners, are making preparations to
emtgrate from the United States to
once more take up their homes in their
birthlands, Il was disclosed today fol-
lowing a visit TO the offices OF several
steamship agencies,
The fact that for nearly five years
there was no word OF communication
between this country and Germany and
Austria Hungary has led German and
Austrian nationals 60 again seek the
shores OF those countries,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01

merce Commission by the bureau that
are new pending are the discrimina-
ton against Memphis In the rates to
and from points In Louisiana, Arkan-
sas. Missouri and Mississippi, resulting
frtm the application of lower rates
made by the railroad commission of
those states.
These rates have been out of align
ment for a long time and the issues are
now pending before the Interstate COM
merce Commission. having been pre-
scented by the bureau, in what are
known as the Louisiana ate case, Ar
kansas and Missouri rate case, and the
Mississippi rate case,
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tiouing that Chairman FraAr told the
stenOgrapher not to permit certain
statements 10 remain IN the record, 70
which the witness replied that IL a
court Of justice he would have more
rights.
What the chairman wanted to know
especially was the basis for the charge
that the subcommittee was a smell.
Ing committee" and that il o was
to start on q "iunket," Finally, after
a sharp wrangle. Mr.. Cummings said
that he understood the committee con-
templAted a Western trip to look into
spruce conditions relating TO aviation,
when all Of this had been gone over
by Charles f.. Hughes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
CUMMINGS SMILES
WHEN REPUBLICAN
PROBERS GET MAD

WASHINGTON, Aug. Homer S.
Cummings, chairman Of the democratic
national committee, called before the
house subcommittee investigating air
craft expenditures to testify under oath
last night why he permitted the pub
ficity bureau OF his organization 10
brand d proposed committee trip to the
i aeifie cnss. as a 'juasst," took full
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01

Golden Age Spaghetti, 10c pkg. .............$ !6
Canale's Macaroni Gravy, 25c can. ........... 20
Underwood's Deviled Tongue, can .......... IL
Underwood's Deviled Ham, can. ............. 81
Campbell's Pork and Beans, can. ........... .13
Calumet Baking Powder, B or. can. ........, .O8
Calumet Baking Powder, Is OF. can......... %
Bowers Best Brass Washboards, each ....... IS
Standard Lump Starch, per lb. .,....-...... !08
Kingsford's Corn Starch, per pkg. ,..,....... 10
Standard Rlackberries, new pack, can. ....... 10
Rosedale Clipped Beef, No. "a can ........... 90
National Oats, new stock, 15c pkg. ........... IL
Large Galvanized Pals, 12-qt, each. ........ y33
Large Galvanized Tubs, each ............... Ito
Bargain Blend Coffee, loose, ID. ............ As
Bee Brand Insect Powder, 1Oc size .......... .O8
Mission Prunes, a bargain, in cans. .......... OF
Kupful Raisins, per can. IL
O'Cedar Oil, 1909. bottle for. ............... "a
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
SELL BELGIAN SECURITIES

NEW YORK, Aug. New York
bankers are preparing 10 place on tho
market m issue OF Relgian treasury
nils, slrnllsr To thp $50, 0oN. 400 issue IL
French bills reported yesterday, II was
announced IN financial circles here to-
day. The amount Of the offering and
the interest rate have not been made
Lubiic.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01

Fancy Calf. Lemons, dog. ................$ %
Choice Irish Potatoes, pix. us lbs .......... 81
Sliced Breakfast Bacon, lb. .............. SO
Best Creamery Butter, Id. ................. 81
Purity Nut 0leomargarine, lh. ............ .38
Pride of Illinois Corn, can. ...~w...-... .16
Folks Best Corn, can. .15
Crystal White Soap, bar. ................... .N
Lighthouse Cleanser, can ................. .5
Searchlight Matches, 2 boxes for. ............ IL
Gold Dust Washing Powder, 2 boxes. ........ II
Bowers Brag Brooms, extra quality, each. .88
Mason Fruit Jars, quarts, doz. .............. 80
Folks Best Tomatoes, large can .,.......... 10
Standard Tomatoes, No. l can. .............. 90
Libby's Stuffed Olives, small bottle. ......... Ia
Libby's Stuffed Olives, large bottle. ......... 80
Hen Feed, best kind, z lbs. ................ 10
Linda Molasses (for summer), No. 5 can ... .56
Ice Cream Salt, per lb. .,................. .O1
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
We believe in GIVING ALL we can for what we GET
instead of GETTING ALL we can for what we GIVE
"YOu Won't Get Bit If You Buy Of Mr.. Bowers"
efficiency

The biggest and best" side Of any
business is the "hurnal1 side''-the
people In and behind the business.
In this respect we not only employ
men Of exceptionally good charac.
ter" but men who appreciate what
Is meant by personal service" to
the customer and courtesy" to all.
We teach, as well as supervise, our
men In efficiency, mathematics and
storekeeping-they are trained to
"give service" to you and to every
body in the right way and in the
right spirit"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
DIXIE BOYS HON0RED.

WASHINGTON, Aus. l,-Distln-
euished service crosses have been
awarded to Lieut.. C. n. Van de Graft.
Tuscaloosa, Ala. and Private James A.
Van Hoy, Wareshoals, s. G.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
BUREAU
DIRECTORY OUT
Recounts Achievements OF
Organization and Explains
Rate Problems.

The 1919 directory OF the Memphis
Freight bureau Is Just off the press and
IN being distributed among the members
Of the organisation.
In addition to membership roll, the
personnel Of the standing committee.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
WOULD RAISE 100000
FROM FOUR R0OSTERs

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-Presideat
Wilson today presented to Represented
tive Oliver and a delegation from
Alabama, four roosters donated III
Premier Orlando. Of Italy: Lloya=
George, England, and ClemenceaH.
Demopolis, Ala, to raise funds for th4
construction Of a bridge. across KIM
Tombigher river. 1T Is hoped to raHae
5000, goo at the auction.
The roosters, said to be fine specs
mems. were brought to the White HOUSE
this morning in cages.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
Rate Problems Up.

w. r. King Is president OF the bu-
reau; w, @. Thomas is vice-president;
holland Fontaine, treasurer, and T. X.
Riddick, counsel. There are about 20
standing committees and about 10 sub
committees,
The efforts of the bureau are direct
ed mainly TO the alignment Of Memphis
rates with those of competing markets,
the result Of which has been the correc-
ton of many defects, SO that the rates
and facilities for handling freight at
Memphis now are recognized as very
favorable for the location OF manufac-
turers and distribution of commodities,
az In proven by the recent location of
many large concerns here.
Among the rate problems brought 10
the attention OF the Interstate Com
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01

Have you noticed the long DELAYED
street repairs being made over tbwxSa
They r costing money. Are your taxnH
paid? 49,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01

tlonal Industrial Traffic league and
the Southern Traffic league. He is
also chairman of several important
committees in both organizations.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-25
LIQUOR rs
SOLD E. n

Continued from page one)
In dozens Of places in Indiana Harhor
saloons were found operating With
screens up and the old signs stall IN
place. MANY of the proprietors admit
ted they were selling whisixey anu fro
d~uently dumped their remaining ware
in the sinks in the presence OF the OH
GERS.
It was n common thing the agents
said to hnd men lined up 81 the bars
drinking whiskey when they entercS sni
attempts were often made to hid the
stuff when they saw that they ha6 heen
caught with the goods. Scores OF pleecs
were listed in Gary, East Chicago. IND.
ana Harbor and West Hammond BY the
men during the two days and night ~
which they tramped the streets II the
cities.
But what has become Of all Of Ham
mond's saloons?" asked onesof he n
v~estigators. we rave been ali over
town and We found less than half p
dozen stores that look like they might
have been saloons" He was Informed
that the rooms were about all hiied
with grocery and fruit stores. They
found only one place in Hammond which
tAcS 4 ICGoOI X suSpCLN oI0
on good authority that nothing had been
sold there except soft stuff since July l..
In West Hammond several places were
found selling beer and whisky, but
many Of the old favorite places were
apparently closed for good as both front
and rear doors were heavily padlocked.
Not a place was found In East Ham
mond by the Investigators
One saloon in East Chicago within
100 feet of the four corners was found
selling whiskey openly across the bar
The proprietor said he was through with
that kim OF business. but his name and
the address of his place was added t.
the long list. The procedure Of federal
authorities notifying possible violatcrs
personally is ~anunusual one. but the
step was taken in order 10 be sure tha1
liquor did not lind its way into the
hands of strikers and conplicete affair.".
All of the evidence gathered by the
agents will be recorded and brought W
in case any of the men on the list are
! prosecuted for later violations.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-25

the plant Monday morning, and when an
attempt was made to operate. consider
able damage was done. is circulated
F'oremen and mechanics have been work
ing overtime making repairs Scores
are working night and day TO repair
the big Bessemer. which it is said was
tempered with by the steamatters be-
fore they struck. SO far no attempt has
been made TO put il in operation. but At
will be ready TO be put IN operation
as soon as there are sufficient men 70
man il.
COMB CITY FoR RADICACLs.
In a conference with Mayor w. r.
Hodges. Sheriff Lew Barnes. Chief or
Police Forbis, Government Special
Agent G. Bragdon and a number Of
other federal Investigators yesterday.
The question OF combating the spreadinS
OF red" literature and other I. ". W.
ana Bolshevik movements in Gary was
discussed and promised the srest and
conviction of all persons detrimental a.
the government.
Last night they started q campaign
&C comb the entire city for the gang OF
radicals who are attempting to start
q B~olshevik movement in this city
YELovITz BAIL RAIsED.
Circulars have appeared on the streets
urging strikers TO establish a soviet
form of government. and Mike Ycloxitz.
a striker. who was arrested yestcTdas.
has been sent TO the county jan At
Crown Point. after his bonds was raise.i
from $4,000 to $40 900. on Yelovttz the
police state they found a number %
Bolshevik circulars and he will oe rro.
secuted under the new state law
This vas the mrs, arrest but niar.
are promised in The roundup. Other.
who have been loud spoken and ope'
In their declaration for principles pr
noting an overthrow Of the government
vii he fsEnp ia
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-25
notice. For BIDS


NOTICE FOR BIDS
EAST CHICAGO. INDIANA. SEPTEM-
Der IS. 1919. OFFICE OF BOARD
OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
Notice is hereby given that the Board
Of Public Safety OF the City of East
Chicago. Indiana will receive sealed bids
for One % Auto Combination Pumping
Engine and Hose Car; price not 10 ex-
coed Eleven Thousand Two Hundred
911,200.O0) Dollars. bidders 70 furnish
their own plans and specifications.
Said bids will be received until S
o'clock P. NJ on the 18th day OF Oc-
tober. 1919. in the office of the said
board. Address all bids to the CLERK
of the Board Of Public Safety. Of said
city Of East Chicago.
The Board reserves tho right to reject
any or all bids or TO take the same
under advisement. or to accept any bid
by them deemed to be the most advan-
tageous TO said City.
BY order OF the Board Of Pubic
Safety.
T. r. RICHARDS.
9-2S; 1917. Clerk OF the Board.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-25
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE TINES ARE WORTH TRYING"

Monday to appear before the state tax
board.
HAVE NO GRIEVANCES.
Arrangements were then made for a
meeting in the afternoon at which time
II was planned TO have the mayor and
sheriff both present. At the afternoon
meeting Perkins took charge and made
practically the same demands and ac-
c~usations that he had made in tho morn
ing meeting. He stated that the steel
workers have no grievance against the
Inland, that the men who are causing
the trouble are from other cities, chiefly
South Chicago and Gary. that Judge
Gary was pleased TO have the Inland
shut down because II is his biggest COM
petitor and that the mill will either
start to operate soon or will remain
closed until the FIRST Of the year.
WHAT MAYOR SAID.
Mayor Mccormack said: IL any man
wants to 60 into the mill that IS his
business and he should be allowed TO
no in. If a stigma is on that man after
wards that IS also his business. lie
said that he wanted TO be fair TO every
one and that he would do his best 20
furnish protection 10 all. If more police
are needed TO control the situation as
many deputies will be sworn IN as are
necessary he said. but he is unwilling
10 swear in deputies until they are
needed.
WARNS AGAINsT RADICALS.
Sheriff Barnes told the meeting that
ne did not believe that the situation here
had been handled quite as well as IN
Gary but that il would be q simple mat
ter 10 make an agreement with the
strikers such as exists IN Gary nnd 70
that manner do away with the congrc-
eating which WAS admitted might iead
TO trouble. He also promised to swear
in enough deputies 10 take care or uhe
situation If the men were furnished.
Sheriff Barnes warned against tho
aolshevik element at this time and said
that B~olshevin magazines and circulars
had been found upon the person Of one
/ man who was arrested. These papers
which the man was distributing stated
that the orkme now have the govern
| ment on the run and IL they only keef
ii UP the workmen will soon run ms
governm emit.
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{Continued from page onS"I
dent that the Gary works ohfeials are
making every effort 20 put the mill
back on a working basis as soon as
possjble. Strange as well as familiar
faces are gradually slipping back within
the outer defenses OF the plant and &C.
cordins TO figures given out by q street
car company official last night the
forces IN the entire mill was increased
to the extent of 1000 more men yester-
day.
Dozens of telephone calls from former
employees are received AT the main Of
ace daily. imploring that they be given
protection In the event that they return
to work.
HUNDREDS WAN BACK.
Hundreds have openly declared that
they are eager 10 return and are now
being assured by the officials that hey
r, longer need 10 fear being harmed as
a heavy guard has been thrown around
the entire mills. Throughout the DAY,
il in now common 70 see huge touring
! cars a down with workmen racing
| under the viaduct into the mill. Mill
torernen have been out soliciting the
I worknaen formerly under them and are
j now bringing them back into the mill
FED INSIDE LIANT.
The majority of the workmen are
being CHARTERED and fed in the plant
Sleeping quarters for the workmen are
being gotten in readiness and he arrival
OF huge stores Of food for the long
siege has begun. None except ofice en-
pIoyes. officials and a few Of the fore
men go back and forth TO their homes
During the hrst part OF the week the
workmen who have been stationed IN
the plant were having the time OF their
/ lives. but expect to make up for their
/ idleness in several days
RAIL MILL TO START.
Offcials announced at 200 O'Clock this
/ morning. that the rail mill. which has
been closed since Saturday. would begin
to operate at 400 8. M. The barometer
OF a steel mill is its gas pressure. rms
pressure normally is as degrees. Since
the walkout II has been down 10 as low
as one degree. At 100 O'Clock It mad
increased to "a degrees. which. officials
said, was suficient 10 start Nhe raA'
mill.
COKE OWNS OPERATING
ohiciaI announcement was also made
that the slab mill will be In partial
operation today and that by tomorrow
or next day sufficient forces will be
obtainable 10 open some OF the other
mills. Sixty out of 2.400 coke ovens
were in operation yesterday and it may
be possible to start UP another battery
sometime today. Although only two
heats were tapped in the open hearths
yesterday IL was planned to operate
them on 4 larger scale starting last
night.
REPAIs Are MADE.
Charges that some OF the machinery
had been tempered with BY some OF
. fhe workmen before thew walked out OF
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-25
Nnrrcr N NnN.REsInENT

NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT.
THE STATE OF INDIANA. LAKE
COUNTY. IN THE LAKE SUPERB
OR COURT. SEPTEMBER TERN.
1919. COSTA ZOROVICH VS.. ANNA
zOROvICH. CAUSE No. 1858. AC-
TON TO DIVORCE.
Now comes the Plaintiff, by Vincent T..
Walsh, attorney. and files his complaint
herein. together with an affidavit of a
competent person. showing that the do
PENDANT. Anna Zorovich. is not a resident
Of the State of Indiana.
Said defendant is therefore hereby
notified Of the tendency of said action
and that the same will stand for trial
at the next term Of said Court. and
that unless she appear ana answer or
demur therein. az the calling OF said
cause on the nth day OF November.
A. D. 1919. the same being the End day
OF the next term Of said Court 70 he
begun and held IN the Court House.
Room no. /. at Hammond. in said
County and State on the End Monday Of
September. A. =. 1919. said action will
be heard and determined in her absence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. 1 hereun-o
set my hand and afiI the Seal of said
Court. AT Hammond. this 18th day of
September. A. q. 1919.
HERBERT l.. WHEATON.
(seal.b Clerk L. s. 9.
BY ROSCOE HEMsTOCK.
Deputy Clerk. s-ls-zb; 1919
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-25
LEGAL NOTICES.

TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
A hve-passenger Dodge automobile,
number 2407sT and motor num-
Der 29O192. will be sold for repair
and storage. Sale will be held
Saturday. October asth. 1919. at 10
A. NJ. at 754 Holman street. City Of
hammond. Lake County. Indiana
9-1s-25: 1912. A. ~SORENSEN.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-25

Better call up The Times ard
have it sent to your house every
night. Then you'll be sure it will
be there.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-25

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT OF
ESTATE.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF FRED LEHMAN. No. 1879. IN
THE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT,
SEPTEMBER TERN. 1919.
NOTICE is hereby given to the HEIRS,
LEGATEES AND CREDITORS of Fred
Lehman. deceased. 70 appear in the Su-
perior Court. held at Hammond. Indiana
on the 18th day Of October. 1919. and
show cause. If any. why the FINAL
SETTLEMENT ACCOUNTS with the es-
tate OF said decedent should not be ap-
proved: and said heirs are notified ia
then and there make proof OF heirship.
and receive their distributive shares.
WITNESS the Clerk OF the Lake su
perior Court. at Hammond. this 18th day
of September. 1919.
HERBERT l.. WHEATON.
(Seal.) Clerk Lake Superior Court
s-18-25
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-25

upon a TRADE upon the mayor. accused
him of inefficiency. negligence. and
finally ended with accusing Mayor No
Cormack Of taking 2 vacation on the
day the strike was called. referring to
the mayors visit TO indianapolis last