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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
OLD TIME:
OPPONENTS
IN SESSION
Peace and Methods to Insure
1t GiSt of Con-
ference

rsTAFF CORRESPONDENT T. a. sERVCEI
MARION, O., Dec. 17.-Old time po-
Ntical opponents sat IN close and help
ful conference in Marion today Wm.
Jennings Bryan. long the commanding
r gure in the democratic party, came 70
give his advice and counsel TO Senator
Harding on the future world policy Of
the L. S.
Mr.. Bryan arrived here this norntn :
from Columbus and was the guest of
the president-elect for the day. Peace
and the most potent methods to insure
it were the subject Of their consulta-
ton These subjects always have
been close TO the heart of the former
democratic standard bearer and former
Secretary Of State. Senator Harding
counted on him TO outline in detail the
provisions OF the arbitration treaties
entered into by the L. S. before the
great war and give his opinion as 70
how they should be effectively amend
cd TO meet present conditions.
Mr.. Bryan, IL is known. has been 4
consistent advocate Of an association
Of nations banded together for peaca.
1t IS understood he expressed freely
his views as to the so-called refer
endum On war outlined by Col. George
Harvey He Is also believed TO have
talked over the plan Of Senator Root
for the use OF an international tribunal
made operative through arbitration
treaties.
Although the question OF the make
up Of the Harding cabinet was not a
subject of discussion between the pres
ident and Mr.. Bryan il was by no
means overlooked BY Senator Harding
during the day. Harry ". Daugherty
was expected 70 arrive from Washing
ton 70 outlin the Views OF party lead
ers in the capital on cabinet appoint
ments.
Mr. paugherty is the expert polttt-
cal chemist Of the Harding counsellors
To him has been delegated, it is said.
the task Of testing the reaction follow
ing presentation 20 party leaders OF
each new combination Of cabinet ma
terial He is believed to carry from
washington accurate reflection Of the
comments brought out by the visits OF
Charles E Hughes. Herbert Hoover
and Elihu Root and \. B. Fall. ali
cabinet possibilities.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
DEFEAT FOR
ANT|-STR|KE
BILL SEEN
Senators Claim 1t Was Slipped
Through When Floor Was
Practically Empty
BY J. BART CAMPBELL
LsIAEr CORRESPONDENT / v. sEsucG

(STAFF CORRESPONDENT T. n sERvlcEj
WASHINGTON, Dec. l7-Defeat u
the Poindexter anti-strike bin when
the senate reconsiders the vote 81
which II was passed at yesterday
session was predicted today by sena-
tors opposed TO II.
Senator Borah. of Idaho. Senator
Johnson. OF California and senator La
Toilette. OF Wisconsin. three repubii-
cans. who have led the opposition Is
the bill since Senator Poindexter -
Washington. also republican. spon-
sored It last session are behind the
move to compel Reconsideration OF its
passage.
1t is understood they do not antict-
pate any serious opposition 10 their
move. They point out the bill was
quietly slipped through while the floor
was practically empty and when there
was not quorum OF the senate pres
ert. A canvass they have made or
the situation since then has convinced
them, it was stated, that alone they
were indignant at the unusual cir
cumstances under which the bill was
passed. They believe there viii be
more than enough votes to insure not
only its consideration but its defeat.
The formal motion by Senator La
Toilette for reconsideration is nov.
on the senate calendar but the situa-
tion may be forced to a final issue any
time he may care to request action
on the motion.
The bill is limited in its application
10 common carriers under the trans
portation act. 1t provides a fine or
$40, and ten years imprisonment
for persons who with intent to on
struct delay. hinder, or prevent tine
movement Of commodities in enerce
shall by word Of r 3r by
presentation. exhibition or ems uiation
Of written or printed words, solicit.
advise. induce or persuade. or attempt
g induce or persuade any persons or
person employed Cby common carriers
to quit such employment" :"
Penalties of $4,000 and Is years
imprisonment are proposed for similar
actions with the use Of force by vio-
lence and for destruction or damage
- carriers property fines of $4,000
and 10 years Imprisonment are pro-
posed
The final section of the bill declares
that nothing in this act shall be TAX
en- to deny to any Individual the right
y quit his employment for any rea-
SON
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
BULLETIN
.llNLEEMATLoNAL NEws ssemel

tfNTERNsT oHAL NEWS sFPvtcF1
MlL" \ hl1t-, WIS, Dee IL
Wreeking Of the Minneapolis hycr
Of the Chicago. Milwaukee & 81
Paul railroad was narrowly avcrtod
today as the result Of the robbery
by six armed bandits Of milwaukee
freight train
The bandits placed a stolen auto
mobile across the tracks and tha
machine was struck by the hyor
which the bandits apparently ala
not know would pass ahead Of the
freight. The flyer stopped and
blocked the freight. The robbers
then overpowered the train crew and
carried away $1,000 worth OF mer-
chandise in two motor trucks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
BOOSTING FOR BETTER
GAME LAW OBSERVANCE
Fishing and Hunting I'm
provement in Lake Co.
is Expected

Better fishing and hunting and fewer
violation Of tho game laws in Lake
county are expected to follow the or
sanization Of the Lake County Fish
< Game Protective Association whicn
is now being pushed by prominent citi-
zens all over the county.
A E. Bodine OF Marion a state or
ganizer for the Department Of Con-
servation has been spending several
days in the county assisting in the
preliminary work. IT is expected that
the organization VIII be completed al
q meeting Of business men and farm
ers Of the county which viii be held
Wednesday, December %. in the ccua-
ell chamber at the Hammond city haH
There are a number OF similar small
societies in different parts of the coun-
ty such as Cedar Lake. Gary and East
Chicago but il is believed that one biz
organization for tho whole county will
be able to accomplish much more ef-
fectively the work which is being
mapped out
The purposes OF the association as
roughly outlined are as follows:
l. The protection of fish, game ana
birds
.. To secure better legislation
which will be to tho interest of both
sportsmen and landowners.
3. To interest landowners in the
work Of the organization and promote
better feeling and closer relations be-
tween the farmer and the sportsman
4. To inculcate the true spirit or
craftsmanship among members ami
citizens generally
The Department of Conservation has
been Of aid in putting ioS organize
tions of this kind in running in Indi
ana and good results have been OBJ
tained in every instance. These So
cities viii exercise considerable iniu-
ence when working together in the
interest of improvements in the state
fish and game laws. There is sthl
much TO be done. Obnoxious features
of the present laws must be eliminated
or changed and there is need for some
new laws touching phases not now Gov
cred by existing legislation.
Prominent citizens viii continue -
boost the proposition II an effort to
have the largest possible representa-
tion at the meeting December 20.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
WE'RE THEY BLUE
OR BLACK? /?

AICNCIE. Ind. Dec IA beautiful
girl with wonderful eyes" who wore
a gray squirrel coat and was accom-
panied BY two rosy checked children"
is being sought today BY merchants OF
Muncie. Anderson and other Indiana
cities She left trail Of bad checks
amounting TO hundreds-perhaps thou
sandz-of dollars. according to victims
who asserted they cashed checks with
out question under the gaze or the
hypnotic" eyes. The young woman
gave the name Ruth steele and had
a deposit of s1s5 at an Alexandria
bank. it Is said. for the benefit Of in
uuirers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
KEEPS RECORD FOR
SETTLING CLAIMS

The Northern states Life Insurance
company established another com
mendaole record for speed in settling
claims Wednesday when settlement
was made with the widow Of the late
John p. Smalley. One hour after the
office had been notified of Mr.. SrnaI-
ley's demise. a Representative Of the
hrn1 was at the home with a check
covering several large policies which
he had carried Mr.. Smalley was form
eriy connected with Hammond's home
insurance company as secretary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
WHY Do PARENTS
LEAVE GUNS AROUND?
Three year-old Griffith Lad
die Shoots Revolver at
Little Relative
IsREcIAL To THE TINEs ]

GRIFFITH, Ind, Dec IA little
three year old tot pointed gun here
az its five year old uncle and pulled
tho trigger yesterday and the child IS
in a critical condition The extrems
folly of families having guns in the
house where children can get them
was shown when Paul Kaufman got
hold OF the gun in some inexplicable
manner. They always do. Five year
old Wallace Gault whose nephew Paul
is and he were playing together with
the gun when the three ear old point
ed the weapon at Wallace and fired.
The bullet entered the child's groin
and came out through the hip. Doc
tors fear that the intestine was per
forated and that peritonitis Is due.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
WAGE FIXING
COMBINE UNDER FIRE
rNTERNArIoNAL NEWs sERvIcE

NEW YORK. Dec. l7-"Cnpaid ad
vances to the Industrial workers of the
world" amounting to 500 was a nota-
tion on the records OF the National
Erectors Association. read at today's
hearing of the Lockwood legislative
committee by Samuel Untermyer. It's
chief counsel
The disclosure of this link between
the wage fixing steel combine now un-
der fire by the probers and the motor
ious I. W, w. came as climax to two
days revelations which are SO far
reaching that Senator Lockwood an
nounced today an extension of the in
quiry's scope He said the evidence
concerning a series of fragrant viola
tions Of both state and interstate laws"
by certain chieftains of the country's
steel industry would be laid Immediate
~ before the federal district attorney
and a state grand jury
Sensational indictments are looked for
before this new double barrelcd probe
is far along.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
CROSSING ACCIDENT
CAUSE OF LAWSUIT

A friendly suit asking for 1900 dam
axes was aled today in the Hammond
superior court by RUDY Sirois BY her
next friend. Neal Sirois. against the
Chicago. Indianapolis & Louisville Ry.
The suit is the outgrowth of the grade
crossing accident at shelby last sum
mer in which a car driven by Mrs Mel
liz AhfKrim was struck. resulting in
the death Of Mrs. Ahlgrim and two
children and the injury OF other oc-
cupants. The plaintiff in the suit suf-
fered a broken leg. II is charged that
the train gave no warning as y ap-
preached the crossing. McAleer. Dor
sey & Gillett are attorneys for the
plaintiff.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
W. j. BRYAN IS In MARION TO COUNSEL WITH HARDING
SAD MESSAGE
OF AUTO DEATH

brief message was received yes
terday evening by Mrs. \. l.. Hunt Of
Hammond informing her that her Sis
ter, Mrs. Dora Sawyer, a widow resid Il
ing at Richmond, Ind. had died as a
result or an automobile accident on
Wednesday. Mrs. Hunt and her daugh-
ter. Mrs. NJ p. Ludwig. left at once
for Richmond to attend the funeral.
Mrs. Sawyer was well known In Ham
mond. having frequently visited in the
city Last month she spent consider
able time in Hammond on her return
with Mrs. Hunt from trip 10 Colorado
and California.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
ILLINOIS MAN
GETS INDIANA PLUM
INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERylcsI

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERVcEJ
INDIANAPOLIS. IND, Dec. 1.-THE
state board of education today selec-
ted E. A. wreidt. Of Illinois. to be dir
ector of vocational education in Ind
lana Mr. Wreidt. who holds a SIMILAR
position in Illinois. was nominated by
L, y. Hines. state, superintendent Of
pubic instruction.
Presentation of wreldts name at the
last board session precipitated hot
contest.
D. r. Hogdon. president OF Valparaiso
University. protested to the board that
the report of Oscar williams. director
of teachers training. of unsatisfactory
conditions at the university was "un-
founded The board directed that VII
liams again Investigate conditions at
the institution.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
GIVES HIS HOARD
TO UNITED CHARITIES

CHICAGO. Dec. IA battered tin
box found among the mean effects of
Michael Heron. 76, a recluse who was
found dead in a squalid hovel on the
south side, has enriched the United
Charities Of Chicago 70 the extent Of
several thousand dollars Although
his surroundings indicated abject pow
erty Heron's death revealed an ac-
emulation OF gilt edge securities and
real estate worth more than $4,000. A
viii found in the tin box bequeathed
his estate to charity.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
BULLETIN

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERyIcEi
INDIANAPOLIS. IND, Dec. IL
No pardons VIII be issued by Gov.
Goodrich after he has passed on the
recommendation of the state board
of pardons in cases heard at it's
December session, Il was announc-
ed today. Press OF business in the
closing days Of the Goodrich adj
ministration will bar any further
clemency in behalf Of state pris-
oners.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
Carl. LUNDGREN
ESCAPES INJURY

Carl Lundgren. proprietor Of one Of
the lake front restaurants. narrowly
escaped serious injury last night when
the automobile which he was driving
crashed into a truck which had been
left standing at the side of Indian
apolis boulevard. near 10th street As
Il was his car was seriously DANA ged.
The driver OF the truck. James oliver
Of South Chicago, was arrested later
for leaving his truck on the street
without the tail light burning He will
be tried in the city court December 80.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
POOR PICKING IN
THIS HOLDUP

A D. Hillyer. who lives at SAL Ann
street Hammond, was held UP and
robbed BY two men Yesterday evening
at $50 o'clock just after he had start
cd home from work. He was walking
south on the c. I. & :. tracks intending
to take the Gary car TO Hammond.
About 200 feet north of the road cross
ing two men suddenly appeared at MS
side and showed guns in his face. They
went through his pockets and removed
his watch and chain. pocket knife and
wallet. The pocket book contained Il
cents. his annual pass and a picture
OF his wife Hllyer furnished police
with a good description of the two
holdups.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
BULLETIN

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERVIcEI
SOUTH BEND. IND, Dec. 17-For
tie first time in history. St Joseph
county farmers today are pIowing
for corn and oats while two inches
Of snow covers the ground. This is
a record for the state. according
to County Agent z. c. Bird. on
the big Notre Dame Tn versit5
farm three tractors are plowing
The soil is mellow" and has not
been frozen.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
BIG FIRE AT
ROCKAWAY BEACH

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERWcEl
NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-THE Temple
Israel Synagogue and whole block
of business houses were destroyed by
fire early today at Rockaway Beach.
one hundred and fifty persons were
driven from their homes into incle-
ment weather. The loss is estimated
at 5000 600.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
FIRE WIPES OUT
BUSINESS DISTRICT
INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvicEl

TTPTON Ind. Dec. 17.-Fire wiped
out the business section of the town
of Kempton today with loses amount
ing to 100000.
Flames which started in the Moreiy
Woods pool room spread to ar-by
business buildings bucket brigade
was unable to cope with the flames.
but fire companies which came from
Upton and Frankfort saved by
dwellings by the use of chemicals.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
BULLETIN

tiNTERHATtoKAL NEWS sERWcEI
INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Dec. IL
a committee to arrange for the
Inauguration Of Warren T. McCray,
as governor or Indiana, January 10,
was named today. Frank Leitschert
secretary to Gov. Goodrich: Miss
Ada Bush. secretary to Governor
elect McCray, and Adjt. Gen. Harry
=. Smith comprise the committee.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
HARRISON DISCUSSES
INHERITANCE TAX
Former Hammond Man Ap
pears Before Assessors
and Tax Board

TNDTAEAPOLIS, Ind. Dee. 17.-Gov-
ernor James P. Goodrich declared yes
terday that the adoption OF the pro-
posed constitutional amendments pro-
viding for a state tax on incomes and
the classification OF property would be
found necessary and strongly dencunc-
ed the home rule tax system in an ad-
dress before the twentieth ANNUAL con-
ference Of the state board Of tax COM
Inissioners and and county assessors.
Home rule has been the purest kind
Of demagogy and rot" the Governor
said. There has never been any sucn
e thing as the right for a local COM
munity to fix tax rates for local
community to fix tax rates in Indiana
or any other state The General As
sembly. just as surely as It meets, viii
have to do away with this unfairness
Glad Term Ends.
Governor Goodrich took occasion to
refer TO the termination OF his duties
as state executive. remarking:
My time is nearly up and am gla /
Of It. 1 look forward TO Jan. 10 to
a day of emancipation, when I shall re-
turn to private life and happiness with
reasonable success"
William c. Harrison. secretary Of
the state board Of tax commissioners.
discussed the Inheritance tax. He said
that there had been an increase Of 50
per cent IN the income tax over last
year and an increase OF 25 per cent in
the number OF cases where the tax was
collected for the same period
A resolution was passed calling for
the preparation of a circular letter by
the state board of tax commissioners
to be mailed to each citizen OF thu
state to explain the taxing system ana
dispeH the illusion on the part OF
many that taxes are burden which
they have no part IN creating but
which is foisted upon them.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvIcEl
MUNCIE, IND. Dec. 17-Mrs.
Thomas Phelps. 26. farmers wife of
Mount Summit, was killed instantly
when children gathered about Phelps
as he cleaned revolver, jostled his
elbow, discharging the weapon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
TWO BIG SHIP
MENTS ARRIVE

Just received Holiday stock or
Johnston's and Whitman's candies in
one. two and five pound boxes. Nell
sons Drug store. 12-15-tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
5 P:M. NEWS
FLASHES
BULLETIN

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sEFYIcEl
INDIANAPOLIS. IND, Dec. IL
The State Board of Education today
gave Alma Tronberth. Of Ham
mond a life teachers certificate
Special music
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17

the N NJ degree. Members urged to
attend.
l2-16-2 W. MoRTHLAND. W. NJ.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17

Don't forget Eagles dance Saturday.
Dec. 18th Columbia photograph to
be given away. 12-17-l
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17

Don't forget Eagles dance Saturday.
Dec. 18th. Columbia phonograph to
be given away. 12-17-1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17

Don't forget Eagles dance Saturday.
Dec. 18th. Columbia photograph 20
be given away. 12-17-1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
MASONIC NOTICE

Garfield Lodge. No.
a69 F. & A. NJ. will hold
a called meeting Satur-
day evenig. Dec. 18TH,
openig at ZOO o'clock.
The Past Masters OF
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17

DON'T forget Eagles dance Saturday
Dec. 18th Columbia phonograph to
be given away. l2-17-l
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17

See Browns one dollar Jam and
Fruit sale In this paper.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17

On streets ard newssrauds. 3c
per copy. Delivered BY carrier IN
hammond ana West Hammond.
Three Cents
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-17
THE WEATHER

FOR INDIANA-Fair tonight and
saturday, except probable snow
nurries near Lake Michigan. Not
much change In temperature.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-12
ST. JOHN

Mrs. Bernard Blocker returned home
sunday from st. Louis where she was
y5eiting with friends and relatives.
Mt. and Mrs. Louis Klein. Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Klein. Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
klein and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Danger
Il Chicago visited Sunday here with
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Blocker and
family.
The funeral OF the late Henry Jer-
gems was held Monday morning. A
large number OF friends and relatives
paid their last respects 70 the deceased
tho church being filled.
Chicago visited Sunday here with
Nr. and Mrs. Bernard Blocker and
family.
The funeral OF the late Henry Jer-
gems was held Monday morning. The
church was filled with friends and
relatives W y came 10 pay their last
respect 20 the deceased There were
many beautiful floral pieces The pail
bearers were William Koehie. Nick J..
Ludwig. Jr.. Nicholas Thellen. VIII
liam Doescher. Matthias wachter and
John Boiling.
Peter Pcrtz. who was taken sud
denly il on Saturday evening is get
ting along hne
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gerlach and
family visited Sunday with Mr., and
Mrs. John Spite at Grithth.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-12
Hints to the
&fA1d43ouceWite
The Care Of Your Cellar

Bacteria require the presence OF
moisture for their growth; there
fore a cellar intended for q storage
should be kept dry, clean and wsL
aired.
When cleaning your cellar, take
care that you use as little water as
possible, so that there may be no
water evaporating that viii tend 70
make the cellar air moist. When
washing the shelves, be sure TO wipe
them dry immediately.
If q cellar shows signs Of moisture
which ventilation will not remove, Il
Is advisable 70 place about unsiaked
lime Tin pals or deep metal bowis)'
The lime viii readily absorb the
moisture and thus become slaked,
When it mas lost the power 20 take
up further moisture, il should be re-
placed by fresh, unslaked lime
It is always q good plan to have
your cellar whitened to prevent for
nation OF moulds, or even il such is
already present, whitewash ID the
only agent TO destroy II
Another very important factor i,
the ventilation Of the csIlar. Ths
windows should be kept open II
much and as late in the season ii
possible.
Up-to-date cellars are mostly mad,
Of concrete. They are the best; bui
when they are constructed of wood
care should be taken that IL Il
closely tongued and grooved and wei
whitewashed at least twice a veal
Gin Spring snl Fall).