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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28
SOLDIERS LIKE GARY
TO LIVE HERE

A large number Of the Fourth divi-
sion troops now stationed in Gary are
going 10 nSke the steel city their
future home. Having served their time
in the service. quito few arc being
sent away TO camps TO receive that most
coveted honorable discharge and most
of them say that they like Gary 50
VOL that they are coming back to make
their homes here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28
40 DEGREE
WEATHER IN GARY

Br-r-r-r-r Gary shivered in the
clutches o. 40 degree weather this
morning and IL struck the city 50 sud
denly that many found themselves to
be without coal. Today the coal man
is being flooded with orders. as we'll as
the merchant who reports a large sale
in overcoats and "heavies Tho
weather man has been predicting cold
spell and It finally arrived on the heels
OF a stih north gale late last night.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28
TWO MORE
LIQUOR VIOLATIONS

Two more violations Of the state
liquor law. We're brought 70 light yes
to-day when the Gary police arrested
Dan Ogenovich. 2l95 Washington St.
and i'll another raid placed Annie Line
ansky. 1871 Virginia St. under arrest.
When searched Ogenovich had 500 IN
currency on his person. They we're
turned over 10 the custody OF Federal
Agent George Bragdon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28
GARY WOMAN
ASKS DIVORCE

on the charge Of cruel and inhuman
treatment. Helen Lee, through her at
torney. is suing her husband VIII Lee.
in the Gary Superior court for a divorce
II is alleged BY plaintiff that defendant
beat hor. causing her much pain and
anguish and humiliation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28
DEPUTY SHERIFF
UNDER ARREST

William + Rurrus. = negro deputy
sheriff in Gary Is IN the tolls n the
police department again II was yes
terday afternoon that the Gary police
moral squad swooped down upon his
place IN another raid. A. 1885 Adams
street. arrestinE Burrus on charge Of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28
o. K. BATTERY HOME
NEARING COMPLETION

The new home of the o. x Giant Bat
terry factory at Ninth ave and the
e J. & E tracks IN West Gary. which
has been under construction for several
months IS now nearing completion and
according to officials Of the company
they viii he able TO put the plant IN
operation in a very short time. The
o. X Giant Battery Company is one
OF Gai-y's new concerns and promises
to be an enterprising one
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28
CANDIDATE IS HERE

Lieut.. Gov. Edgar r bueh arrtVsd
IN Hammond last night on the 5:1a
Honor He was on his way - Wal
para:so 70 speak at the Memorial 0p-
era House. Leon Wsesier q Va
paraiso met Ny. Bush who IS j can
dldate for Governor OF Indiana ana
motored him to Valpara so
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28
NOTICE OF FTNaL SETTLEMENT 81
ESTATE

NOTICE or FTNaL SETTLEMENT Or
ESTATE
IN THE MATTER OF TIE ESTATE
OF WILLIAM NEIMANN DE
CEASED No. 1911 ~ THE LAKE
SUPERIOR COURT SEPTEMBER
TERN. 1919
NOTICE Is hereby given to the HEIRS.
LEGATEES AND CREDITORS Of VIII
liam Neumann. deceased. TO appear in
the Lake Superior Court. held at Ham
mond. Indiana on the Path day Of
November. 1919. and show cause. if am.
why Tho FINAL SETTLEMENT &C
COUNTS with he estate Of said deco
dent should not be approved; ana said
heirs are notified 70 then ard thee make
proof Of heirship and receive their dis
tributive shares.
WITNESS the Clerk Of The Lake SUI
perior Court a Hammond. this 27th day
Of October 1912
HERBERT T.. WHEATON.
fseaD Clerk Lake superior Court.
1925, l1-4
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28

WAR MOTHERS
MEETING WEDNESDAY

The Service Star Leg ion. War Mother
chapter Of Cary. wiz meet Wednesdas
afternoon at 200 o'clock IN tho bra
auditorium.
The occasion Will be an address r.
Major Dawson OF the medical corrs.
War mothers. wives. daughters Sn9 sis-
tors or war veterans ara cordially in
vited-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAN.


In loving memory Of our dear sister
Mrs. Kate Groszewska who passed
away one year ago today october IS
1919
In Holy cross safely sleeping
Where the flowers gently wave.
Lies the one We love 50 dearly
In her lonely. silent grave.
OFT We think of Won. dear sister
And our hearts are hlled with paid.
., this world would be heaven
Could we but soc your face again
Tho treasures on earth
That make our lives worth while
They cannot compare
With our dear sisters smile
The flowers We lay upon Your grave
May wither and decay.
But tho love we have for on. dear sister.
VIII never fade away.
YOUR LONELY MOTHER. SISTERS
AND BROTHERS
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28
AUTOS COLLIDE;
DRIVER ESCAPES

While driving east on Sixth avenue
IN Gary yesterday afternoon an auto
mobile driven by Maurice Ceplain. Of
SIG Virg mia street. Gary. was struck
by an Indiana car license number
l225O7. at Delaware street The driv-
er did not stop 70 see II any damage
had been done.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28

conducting gambling house. The
cases viii be heard before city Judge
Dunn today Five men, who were ar
rested in a gambling raid at 1853 Adj
ans street Sunday evening were found
guilty and fined SO and costs.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28
One Gary Building Permit

A building permit was issued yester-
day to Martin vidcs for the erection o.
a one-story frame residence at 22S9
Madison ST.. to cost $500.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28
Mrs. Todd Mothers Eeres

Mrs NJ c, Bell q Wonewoc Wis :
here the guest Of her daughter. h.@s.
George W. Todd. and husband. $50 Ruta
st. West Gary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28
Fat People
Get Thin

box 81 oil OF korcin at the dragglsf s.
Follow plain directions undo sloe guar
antee that you reduce I" 20 q ADS. -
more whatever You desire Ne7T book
tolls all about reducing vc Rnt guleh
pleasantly, iastingly. IL pisNsn VtaHHea
Tree; write to kOrein 90, >-ktzs. SA-
ton f. New York. = 1.--AdN.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28

to any drug store ana get A 60-cent
box of Pyramid Pile Treatment Re-
lief should come so quickly YOU will
Jump for JOY. II xou are IN doubt.
send for a free Trial package by
mail You Will then he convinced
Don't delay. Take no substitute.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28
| PERSONAL 40
SOCIAL NEWSE

Liberal reward will be given 20 the
boy who saw White Racer hit the
StinEely car or Calumet BoulstNrd.
Oct. 18th. as testified ~ fisherman at
inquest Phone Hammond 2o14. 1928
Some fun at the Halloween dance
given by tht Pythian Pleasure Club,
Friday. October s1st, at Pythian hall.
corner Ogden and Holman st Admis-
sion IS cents per couple. 1923
NJ and Mrs. VIM. Bielter. OF 1os Og
den st. were most pleasantly surpr!s-
cd BY a host of friends and relatives
on last Sunday evening. It being the
birthday annavirsarv Of Mrs. Becker
Tho two grandmothers of the family.
Mrs. Helen Austgen and Mis-. William
Becker. ST. chaperoned the party and
they gained admission TO the home
while the family we're at the movies
and it was indeed a most happy SUI
prise on their return to find fully fifty
people there TO give them royal re-
ception. Progressive pedro was plsv-
ed. the honors OF the game going tn
Mrs. F. Austgen and Joe Weis. while
the consolation prize was awarded 10
Mrs. Sid Curtis and J Brown The
guessing contest went to Mrs. ], Bur
nett OF Chicago A delicious buffet
luncheon was served. The guests num-
bered Well up to fifty. The out-of-
town geusts were. Mr.. and Mrs Jack
Burnett Of Chicago; Ed. Austgen and
wife OF St John. and y. @. Austgen
and family of Dyer. Mrs. Bieker was
the recipient Of handsome piece %
sculpturinE.
The ladies Of the North Side ". c.
T. L. are requested 10 meet a. the
homo Of Mrs. c. +. Graves Of $50 Elm
St. Wednesday afternoon
The Trinity Aid viii meet wednss-
day afternoon with Mrs n Fell 81 81
Mason St Mrs. H. Mackinson viii be
the assitin ghostesS
The Art department Of the H W. Q
met with Mrs. Bell Lund of 81 Mason
St. Yesterday afternoon. There was a
good attendance and q very interesting
program The work Of Mother Bicker-
dyke for the soldiers Of the Civil War
picture and description OF her moa-
ument included part Of the subject for
the afternoon Mrs. Minnie Kline had
! the current Art topics for tho after
noon. ver,, interesting tail, on c.u,,a
whose pictures are nov, ON evbthitton
-. NJ nj, T,,,a NJ - -
,o,d - ~ axna-ter.o 49,, - y.
30 A.. Co.. =. Sa.,a',.,..,. -
49, -. ~
-. - - -,
80. 80 .,.a.sta- ~, ~,
-ar.,.,.,a.,s- SON
49, s -. 1,o
tho hostess
!
Tho rhf-a ns,.f.INp - .,r.,i.a. a.,
~ ~. r,~s4 - -. ~, 80
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28

Mrs j m Wilhelm of Detroit 81
was hostess At very denghtfal Hal
loween party last night 70 the mem
hers OF the Carroll street Monday Eve
ming club ana the Detroit Street Mon
day Evening Club. The house was very
attractively decorated with autumn and
Halloween decorations. The ladies'
were dressed as juveniles and many In
teresting games and guessing contests
afforded the amusement FOR the eve
ming. A very nice luncheon was serv-
ed to about twenty five guests
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tcontinued from PAGE one)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28

Ms 4. \ Macleod Of 40 Cedar st.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28

Some fun at the Halloween dance
given by tht Pythian Pleasure Club,
Friday. October s1st at Pythian hall,
corner ogden and Holman St Admis-
sion rs cents per couple. 1923
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28

The ladies Of the North Side ". c.
T. L. are requested 10 meet a. the
homo Of Mrs. G. f. Graves Of $50 Elm
St. Wednesday afternoon
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28

Liberal reward wiu be given 10 the
boy who saw White Racer hit the
StinEely car on Calumet BouletNrd.
oct. nth. as testified by fisherman at
inquest Phone Hammond 2ol4. 1925
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28

7 realize that his has been hard-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-28

The Trinity Aid viii meet wednes-
day afternoon with Mrs. n Fall Of 81
Mason St Mrs H. Mackinson will be
the assitin ghostess
The Washington herald., 1919-02-03
FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
VIVID PAINTING SHOWS
KAISER'S RETRIBUTION
Painful But Powerful Picture in
Paris Shop Window.

Paris. Feb. lin a window OF n
shop on the Boulevard Maieshcrbe-
is a painting by Carlos SChwab.
The name OF the painting appears
in great black letters beneath the
canvas. 1t is Justice"
Justice. in the form OF a beautiful
woman. appears at the end OF trl-
angle OF angels. All the angels are
Tointing their fingers at two soldiers
in German helmets. The Kaiser Is
one Of them and Hindenburg is the
other. Both these tyrants are heavily
manaCled. and their eyes are turned
toward the ground. Justice, steTr-
faced. with her sword. is driving tn-
two arch criminals of all time to their
retTibutiOn. Beneath the platform on
which the Kaiser and HindenburE are
standing is smoking cannon.
In the verS foreground OF the pic
ture. lying upon the other bodies. is
the nude figure OF a besutiful woman
one OF her breasts is manSlcd and
bleeding.
The picture is painful. but it i
powerful.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-03

States by the British government TO
make investigation and inspecti0n -
he might report to England upon the
quality and character Of the Amert-
can rifles. including the standard
army rife manufactured at the
Springfield Armory. was invited TO be
present at a test which was TO take
place upon the testing grounds near
the Eddystone plant u was observed
that Col Hope speedily became In
tensely interested in the test and was
glad 20 receive permifsion closely 20
scrutinize the rifes. Every possible
test was made. when the test was
ended, Col. Hope, who had remsineo
silent while the test wac In progress.
seemingly absorbed in all he saw.
said: The United States is now max
ing the beet rife in the world. There
is none that is superior To &, nor IL
there any that I know OF which 10 its
equal" He was especially interested
in the remarkable achievement OF the
American experts which has resulted
in the standsrdizinr OF the rifles m
such manner that ammunition which
is suitable for any one kind OF Ameri-
can rife is suitable for any other.
The mastery Of stzndsrdiIing Is said
by some OF the government oficsrr 10
explain the reason for the delay after
our entrance into the war, IN the man.
ufacture and delivery OF rifles, ana
especially Of the machine gun. These
officers say that the chief reason for
the refusal OF the government 10 ac-
cept the Lewis machine gun when ~
was first offered was due 20 the fact
that II was not standardized Now Il
ts in that condition. SO officers also
say that the Browning machine gun
has been standardized and that 51oco
OF them had been SHIPPED 10 France up
10 the time shipment ceased! immeoi-
Rtely after the armistice was signed
What ~ to become OF the large num-
her OF rifles which the soldiers will
bring back and which will be turned
over TO the designated authorities as
soon as the soldiers are honorsbly dis
charged " a question yet TO be an
swered. Presumably there will be
several millions OF these riaes on hand
This does not apply. however. to the
standard army rife which is manufac-
tured at Springfield. because the reg
ulsr army will continue TO be equipped
with this gun.
HOLLAND
The Washington herald., 1919-02-03
Seattle Faces Tie-Up
Of All Traffic Lines

Seattle. Feb. s.-AttemLts to med
iatc the seattle Ehipyards strike
called by the Metal Trades Council
ten days ago and prevent a general
sympathetic strike. have failed
Delegates representing q majority
OF unions meet at the labor temple
today to vote on QUESTION OF tie.
ing uP industry and the prediction
Of leaders is that the general strike
will be endorsed
Tho most serious phase Of the sit
uation is the probable cutting on OF
all electric power and leaving the
Citv in darkness.
street car men are voting on a
wslkoUt.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-03
Boilermakers Threaten
Strike On West Coast

San Pedro. Cal, Feb. Whether
5000 boilermakers will strike in the
Los Angeles district shipyards to
enforce the demands for 81 an hour
for an eight-hOur dan will be de-
cided by Tuesday night
Today the boilermakers' union is
taking a strike vote. which will be
concluded Tuesday. Such strike
would practically tie up steel ship
building here.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-03
Germans Shell Polish
Town; Force Surrender

Amsterdam. Feb. German ar
tillery was turned on the town Of
Kulmsee and German troops later
occupied it when Poles OF the work
mems council refused to surrender
their arms, dispatches reaching here
today asserted.
Kulmsee is a town of about 10000
inhabitants in Polish Prussia. 1t
has an ancient cathedral.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-03
AUCTION SALES.


Trustees sale of valuable twostory brick dwell
ing 900 l7th St NV. By virtue of a certain
deed Of trust duly recorded in Liber No. 400,
Folio 35. ct seq.. Of the land records OF the
District of Columbia and at the request Of the
party secured thereby, the undersigned trustees
will SELL at public auction. in the office Of Thom-
as ] Owen Son, Auctioneers, l23l G ct. NV,
on Friday. the 7th day Of February AID, 1919,
at { O'Clock p. m, the following described land
and premises. situate in the District OF Colum-
bia. and designated and being lot numbered
Fifty-two 3d. in Margaret Ogle's subdivision
Of part Of lot numbered Ten uo), in Block num-
bered six .t6l. "Merfdian HILL" as per plat re-
corded in Book "A, page los. in the Surveyors
Office of the District OF Columbia, Terms Of
sale: Sold subject to Two prior deeds of trust
amounting to about 81, 500 and the amount over
and above said trusts TO be paid in cash. A de
posit OF 500 required at time OF sale and the
purchaser allowed fifteen days to complete the
purchase. Further particulars at time of sale
FREEMAN GEORGE FOWLER. CLARENCnS
n. DevEILE. Trdstees. fel.as.e7 :
The Washington herald., 1919-02-03
Bagpipes Get Under
Huns Indifference

Cologne. Feb. 2.-Bagpipes have
again shown their power TO stir
the most Indifferent. When the
Scottish infantry entered Cologne,
the inhabitants, who had shown an
icy reserve, were stirred to excite
ment by the strains of the pipes,
while the small boys followed them
as long as they played.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-03
Flags Of Zionists and
Armenia Unfurled

Constantinople, Feb. 2.-This city is
seeing flags today which it never was
allowed to display before, the flags of
subject races. Turks are not pleased
to sec the Zionist flag, with its seven
stars and double triangle, and the yell
low, blue and red of the Armenians,
but they dare not demonstrate against
them.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-03
FOR SALE-AUTOMoBILES.

PAIGE, 1917 MODEL. JPAssESG -R LIGHT
touring: In perfect condition, run only sW9
miles: tires nearly new, with extra one. VIII
sell for, SEQ 32l5 lith st nv. Columbia l2s2
fc2-3t
The Washington herald., 1919-02-03
FOR RENT-ROOMS.

COMFORTABLE ROOMS. MODERN CON
vCnienc,s, reasonable rent. Walking distance
government Offices Apply secold iloor Jy6 9Th
If nv fsl5t
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WANTED-ROOMS.

WANTED - BY REFINED COUPLE AND
daughter III yearsl two furnished rooms. !. h.
/. BY February ; Phone Main $50. branch
7cj. fe2a
WANTED on OR BEFORE FEB. I5-BY
refined employed couple. I or 2 unfur rooms.
el0se in preferred. References. Write CHAS o.
CLAUS, 6I4 l2th 81. NV. or BOX - Herald
Office fest
The Washington herald., 1919-02-03
WANTED--HOUSES.

WANTED TO RENT BY LADY WITH BUSI-
ness ability. fine ro0ming house fully furnished
must be in good 1QcatiOn and nice building from
Is to 3 rooms also one Of 70 rooms. Give lowest
rent al once. Mn LILLIAN G. FRANZEA
Akron Lancaster County. Pa fe23t
DESIRE HOME. PREFERABLY OF
eight rooms In the northwest section Address
Dr. ]. w. CRoWL, LIB Park road NV. Co
l1nbxA 55l1 A2ld
The Washington herald., 1919-02-03

SWELL DRESSERS MAY HAyE THE IN
tcntion OF sending for us and letting our buy
er pay best kind Of cash for mems worn suits,
o'ercoats, pants. ETC.. when along comes a
door bell ringing peddler ard about half nIr
prices are accepted with chin music attach
ments. JUSTHS OLD STAND. 6ls ID. fe3-It
The Washington herald., 1919-02-03
SPECIAL NOTICE.

sGfREhlE COURT OF THE DISTRICT or
Columbia, Holding Probate Court. No. Sz5i
Administrator This is 10 give noticeI That
the subscriber. Of the District of Columbia has
obtained from the Probate Court Of the District
OF Columbia. Letters testsmentary on the estate
81 Michael Hadad, late Of the District Of Co
lumbia.. deceased. All persons having clsims
against the deceased are hereby warned To sx-
hiblt the game. with the vouchers thereof. legal
ly authenticated. 10 the subscriber. on or be-
fore the 9th day Of January, AID, 1910; other.
wise they may by law be excluded from all bene-
fit d said estate. Given under my hand this
RANGER, f2is X st. NV. d. C. Attest: (seSH
JAMES TANNER, Register of-wuls for the
District Of Columbia. Clerk Of the Probate
Court RoBT. z. MATT1NGJY, Attorney.
ia n n
The Washington herald., 1919-02-03
SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE,

WANTED-POSTION BY HIGHEST TYPE
Of man. to eel automobiles. Can meet best
IcOpls and clOse big deals. Salary to start, so
Ter week and expenses. Address II. FRANZES
II8 Eth St NV, Washington. D. @. fe2E
The Washington herald., 1919-02-03
WANTED-APARTMENTS.
FURNISHED.

HOUsEKEEPfNG APARTMENT, TWO OR
three rooms. bath and dtchenette wholly or
partly furnished; walking distance or convenient
to car line. Write all particulars. BOX 81,
Herald Office desl-tf
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MR.. ARTHAN.
PALMlSTK1 Is tecORnl1ed sc1enct
RIIPAH ElDON
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN-s250 TO s500,000
on d. c. real estate. Several trust funds All
transactions conducted with economical consid-
Grafton for borrowers
WM. II. SAUNDERS & CO..
Southern Building, s07 18th St. y. W.
fe2-sa.
NONkI To- LUAN IN ApPhUN EU ClTt
real essate AZ lowest current rstes. epeca
privilexrs with respect to uri~ ramepta.
TYLER a RUTHERFORD. Inc. 1T 18th Il 4
The Washington herald., 1919-02-03
SCIENTIFIC ASTKOLOGY.

FRANK THEODORE ALLEN SCIENTIFIC
astrologer director. Astrological Research So
eieyl. Private readings, by appointment only,
Y TypeWritten readings, by mail, S and up
lis b st. nv. Phone Franklin 6sZ2 jalSSt
The Washington herald., 1919-02-03

IHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE WASH
. ington City Orphan Asylum will be- held at
lI9 18th st. nv. at D. m. Tuesday. Feb
ruaB 4. 1879. The public invited. fe2.at
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AMY ELLIS
MADAM PARKER
LOCAL OR SKIN CANCERS

Are durable no loss Of time necessary; no pain
nor cutting: 10 to Y, ? TO :. DF. NICHOLSON
EG II st. NV. ia304t
The Washington herald., 1919-02-03
STENOGRAPHER
HELP WANTED-Male and Female

M SICH y S--DRJM. PIANO. BANJO.
violin. al kinds. 40 urrlestra. jan or
-raiEht. Wrtr Immediately Give address. also
IspbOnc. BON 80 The Herald fest
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-03-07
new CHAlRMEN
OF COMMITTEES

Washington, March THE I Re
publican Committee on Commit
ees completed yesterday the ;,eoa,
foundations OF the House organ
izatiOn for the next Congress. au-
noune-ne the important commitr,
ce chairmanships, as fellows:
Banking and currency. Piart, of
New York Public Lanlls. Sinuo-l
Of Ore gon: Education. t'esS. OF
Ohio Insular affairs, Towner, OF
Iowa; Public buildings, Langley
Of heatucky: immigration, John
son, 0t Washington. Indian ar
fairs, Synder. Of New oYrk: Ter
ritorie,. Curry, Of California.
Tie comlnittee held in nbyxancr
the selection Of floor leader. vhir
and steering committee.
Upon recommendation Of Rep
ersentative Claude Kitchin, the
leader of the last house, who will
be ranking minority member of
| tt4 WaNs and eMans Committed
the committee decided &c increase
the membership Of that committee
to twenty five so that no demo
cratic member will be displaced
This will give the republicans fiji
teen members on this committee.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-03-07
P0ILUS HIDE
2 YRS. FR0MH HUNS
BY Associated Press

Paris. March 5.-The adventur-
Is Of two French straggler>. Ser
geanl Lesquern and Private Lc
vcsque, who, becoming separated
from their units after battle Of
Charleroi, remained IN hiding for
more than four years IN German
occupied territory are told IL the
newspaper La Nictoirt In the
early days Of the war. civilians
helped the two soldiers but IS the
German domination became weigh
tier. they took TO IN. woods,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-03-07
SLIGHT LIST
OF CASUALTIES


Washington March Two hun
dred and forty six names were is
sued today by the War Depart
ment comprising two lists Of ca,
ualties for the country Of which
two North Carolinians only were
reported as follows.
Private Samuel Jones. Of ScholC
meek, n C., seriously wounde!
and Privat. Robert ID. Bass, o.
Garysburg, \. c.. returned to dut, !,
previously reported mis,ing in ac-
ton
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-03-07
CENTENNIAL
FOR STEAM ship

Savannah, Ga March 9Th :
centennial anniversary Of trans
Atlantic steam navigation will BE-
celebrated here on May %, the
date when the Savannah, the fir
st ship to cross the Atlantic pro
PEELED by steam and the fore-run
ner Of the great ocean greyhound~
Of today, sailed from this port for
Liverpool on her historic voyage.