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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-03

asked one OF the two men
oh. everything" said Louis with
sweep OF his arm and then he gaspod
as two pistols burroded into his
stomach
open that safe" commanded one Of
the hold-ups.
Louis demonstrates but the crooks
were as vicious looking as their re-
volvors 50 he obeyed When the safe
was opened one or the robbers knelt
and tossing aside papers ana receipts
he reached the bottom ana dug up
$3.50. Amy Liberty honds2" snaricd
the thief no" said Louis
They backed to the door and suu
had Louis covered as they leaped into
the nivvar, which had no license plate
and disappeared toward East Chicago.
A few hours before this two men.
presumably young and we'll built TOSS
ed q brick through tho window Of
Robert Gordon's mems furnishing store
corner Central avenue and 10th st.
The crash OF glass failed 10 he heard
by pedestrians or police and the rob
bery was not discovered until this
morning when DIT. william A. Gordon
a Whiting dentist passed the spot
He notified the police and they called
the proprietor OF the store.
AR Gordon said two nifty young
mems suits had been taken and the
forms went with them These were
later found in the rear OF 2 yard on
Central avenue. IT'S something
though they've got good tastes. any
way" said the optimistic Mr. Gordon.
The fire department was called out
twice last nig ht. Each call was
false alarm and one OF them has been
repeated from the same box for sew
eral days. The motive inspiring
person to ring the department three
or four times from the same locality
can be none other, IL is said by fire
men. than an unquenchable desire to
look upon Writings handsome fire.
men
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-03
Boy Scout
Column
COURT or HONOR

The regular meeting Of the Court CT
Honor viii be held in Judge HARDY :
Court Room. Monday vening. April 5th
at 100 p. m. All candidates for h-st
or seeond-class or Merir badges should
be sure to be on hand Get on the Job
ana win some points for your troop in
the biz Efficiency Contest Boost.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-03

your power to remedy these conditions
and IN not within your province 10 see
80 il that the proper office receives
III and thereby remove this danger.
for danger ST is
Waiting 10 hear as TO the disposition
~ the matter
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-03

was harvested from it last winter and
the department caused holes to be kept
in the ice. so It's positive, according to
department officials, the FISH were nrr
killed through lack OF sufficient air
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-03

placement. l " a S
not able to do any
work and was a mis-
cry to myself and
m Y ia mily. A
friend recommended
Lydia f. Pinkham's
V eg e t a b lie Com
pound to me and |
got a bottle. / saw
1t was helping me
and so l kept on
taking it and now l
am able to do all nv
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-03

THIEAEs At EAST CHICAGO
Thieves entered the tailoring shop
Of Davidson Brothers al 350s Cedar It,.
last night BY taking out front win
dow and made a getaway with three
suits valued AZ s2lo an ia quantity Of
cloth valued at $500.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-03
| SUFFERED
-FOUR YEARS
I Took Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and
Now | Can Do all My
Own Work.

Charleston. I'LL suffered for four
years with female troubles and a dis
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-03
NO SOLUTION IN
BUILDING SITUATION

CONTINUED from PAGE one,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-03
CAPITAL HAS
NEW SENSATION

scantlnnea from peg. one,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-08
SECRETARY SENDS
nv HIS RESIGNATION
TO PRESIDENT WILSON
Cabinet officer Plans TO Lenre
National Scrrice on
March I.
fBv Associatcd rr.sa1

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-Secretary
Lane, OF the Department of the In
terror. has placed his resignation in
the hands Of President Wilson. II be-
came known some time ago that the
secretary contemplated leaving tn.
Cabinet when It was convenient for the
President to Release him.
Secretary Lanes resignation is effec-
tive March l.
Pres dent Wilson has accepted tho
resignation and date fixed bv Mn. Lane.
discussion OF probable successor to-
day included the name of Alexander
7. Eoselsang. of California, now First
Assistant Secretary of the Interior
il is understood that Mr.. Lanes plans
for the immediate future have not been
fully matured. but will be announced
soon.
He has been Secretary OF the Interior
since the beginning OF President VIII
sons administration. Prior to that he
was a member and chairman of the
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mr.. Lanes resignation terminates a
public service OF more than twenty
years. in which he has held many
posts, beginning with local offices in
his home state of California II has
been matter OF common agreement
among politicians for some time that
he would be n presidential possibility
were IL not for the fact he was born
in Canada.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-08
RAHKAY MEGO7ZAT2RS
CHAH OVER DELAY IN
REACHING CONCLUSION
Direcfor-CenerniHincs Expects
To Finish Work BY Middle
of Week.
! Hv AS-ocla.cd Pr~a1

WASHINGTON. Feb. 7-ware in
crease negotiations between Director
Hines and representatives OF 1000. :.
opu railroad employees promised to-
night :" extend well into next week
While no official view was expressed
* was understood severa! important
differences" remained 10 he considered
some union officials were said 10 DE
chaiing under the delay. having re-
This. Mr. Hines was unable TO do
because he could not completes The
plan which vas TO be offered. The
union leaders met again late today
mn eti!l had NOT received the PROPOSE
iion. II vas unde rstood
INC employees representatives ao-
paTently feel they cannot press their
case 100 strongly as they were Invited
70 the conferences on Mir. Hines motion.
he Was not obligated 70 cali them
mere. IT was said. AS he had called
n KEY hnat the spirit OF fairness should
Leaders Of both parties to the con-
ference jealousy guarded the eTsct
,h which have come before
Railroad administration officials s,,d
they We're not prepared TO give The
piouc 4 concrete expression and en-
ntoEees maintained their silence point
ing out that Mr.. Hines could easily
nave lodged them untn after March
Wnen the roads go hack to private
contro! If he SO desired
Many local unions have Communicate
WIN their representatives here urrinc
mat the continued high cost OF IiSinss
De kept persistcntIy before tho yn,
eminent officials
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-08
NEW WORKERS SHOVEL
WzElMSEL YES OUT OF
SNOW STORM WE-W
Thousands Rally 10 City;s Aid
and Metropolis Again Be-
comes ':Nnrigdbie".

NEW YORK. Feb. Added by the
nrst sunlight in four days. New York
city today began shovcling its way
out from under snow and ice. which
had crippled transportation service,
matted vehicular traffic. damaged bus
mess to the extent of hundreds of
thousands of dollars and caused many
deaths Through accidents and expo
sure
Volunteer street cleaners frocked to
the aid or the city's inadequate snow
removal forces. citizens. trucking
firms and college students raliying TO
help make Manhattan "navigable"
once more.
Elevated service was restored TO
normal during the day, with tracks
rid OF the heavy coating OF sleet Sur
face cars reappcared in all parts OF
the city. Snow plows had freed most
OF the tracks during the night.
Railroad service into the city still
suffered prolonged delays, through
trains from the West rolling in hours
late. Suburban lines resumed some
thing like normal service. however
Clearing weather In tho harbor and
off shore allowed ships held outside
10 come into port during the day, and
shipping generally began operating
again.
Danger OF fuel and food shortages
was banished by the better weather.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-08
RICHMOND GIRL IN WRECK
MISS ELSIE B. HAlLER
IN SEABOARD CRASH
Fifty PnnnenErrr Are Injured n. -Four
Cars Plunge Dosvs En,bnnkmenf
Near Savann nah.
IBy Axoc,a,ed P~-,

SAVANNAH, GA. Feb. Fifty pas
sengers were injured and scores of
others shaken up when seaboard Air
Line passenger train No. D. New York
70 Jacksonville. was deralled today
nineteen miles south of Savannah.
-Four cars plunged down an embank-
ment and four others Jeff the rails but
remained upright, Railroad officials
expressed the opinion that mono Of the
passengerB was fatally hurt Tho
cause OF the derailment had not been
ascertained tonight
a relief train returned hero with
me most seriously injured and several
we're removed to hospitals. The official
list o! injured includes /:
Mrs: +. i. Truesdale. Kershaw, s. c.:
Mrs; w. II; V. oliver. Matthew'S. s C.:
William Thomas Oliver. Matthews. s.
G: Are. l.. r. Daughter. Charlotte,
y. c.: Miss Elsie 3. Halter. Richmond'
Va: c. d Tucker. Raleigh. y. c.: ".
n. FAINT, Hamlet. n. c.: r n. Johnson,
Charlo tte, n. c.. Mrs. r. H johnson
Charlotte. n. c.; Mrs. ]. A. Kelly, Hen
hcrson. y. C: Benny Clayton, South
H!N. Va; j: S. Matthews. Rock Hill
: G; r. 3. Quarterman. Limerick.
The following were listed among
ne injured, without addresses: Benny
E,aton John Evans. Wallace Carr.
SS;iea Fuller, L .Iandrum. W. w.
Golnen. John c. Wesley. Annie Cheat
-hRtTi Conductor Lamb.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-08
GIBSON SEEKS DRY PROBE
WILL URGE RESOLUTION
FOR FULL INVESTIGATION
Meanwhile. Other Delegates Can fa,
Information az to DhpcnAa-
ton of Whisky.

Flight on the State Department. OF
Prohibition so far shows no indication
yesterday that he had in preparation
Sun another resolution aimed at tho
the event that IL is offered, will call
Tor an investigation OF tho depart
Major Gibson indicated that he
would not press the last named reso-
LUTON unless there is a demand for
the Prohibition Department asks that
1t be introduced
From the remarks of the Delegate
the. department has nothing to con-
ceal and does not fear the searchlight
or inquiry being thrown upon It's ac-
II only to receive a clean bill of health.
The commissioners Is called upon to
quantity of whisky delivered to os ph hve
sicians and druggists from March !.
l nbxs, to date. and giving tho names OF
quantity delivered to each. toeether
Win the prices paid By them. respect
iyeiy. in resolution introduced in the
Delegates Norris. OF lancaster; Hall
OF Loudoun. and Sinclair. Of Primes
William
Seeks knowledge of Liquor SOLD.
luton. said that the object OF the
paper was to furnish the House with
nh accurate ioen of the amount OF
LIQUOR dispensed by Druggist Ii. Mer-
Ger SHIELD. OF Richmond; Ut what price
ardent spirits were sold to DrugsIst
Snello. what price he charged on re-
sales, and what net profit accrued 10
1he state Department OF Prohibition.
me resolution was referred to the
fare. "si-
Designating. the protest OF Commits
mittee on Wol before the House Com
mat 1t would be impossible for mir, ~
furnish the General Assembly with in
formation demanded in the Gibson res-
oiution. the House yesterday adopted
the measure introduced by the dele
gate from Culpcper. which calls upon
the Prohibition Commissioners to pre-
sent to tho Legislature what virtually
amounts to an itemiZcd report on Tho
Office. ''
Fnrorabiy Rerorted by Committee.
Delegate Gibson. in explaining his
esolution calling the Prohibition
Commissioner to account to the House.
Tor moneys obtained from the sale OF
'iqnor and cars confiscated. and indi-
eating just what was accomplished by
his agents and what by local authori.
ties. told the House that the resolu-
ZION had been favorably reported by
the Committee on Mora, and Social
We!tarc, and asked that it be adopted
by the House.
The opinion grows that the Deans
resolution. to he offered In the House
Tuesday as a substitute for tho Gilpin
III. calling for the abolition OF the
ed. The Deans measure would limit
the life Of the department to Septem-
per i. 1922. The RESOLUTION is an cx-
tension Of the Williams resolution,
Der J. 1921.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-08
ACCUSE MAX HOUSER
OF MAKING BIG PROFITS
Charge In Made That Tie ManipuI.f,a
Grain While on Federal
Com m faaiOu


SPOKANE. WASH. Feb. 7-ge,,.,
that Max III. Houser, OF Portland
Wiifsso n. by reason OF his connection
ton has been able 70 manipuiate AMI
operate" grain companies which he
tormerly owned "to an immense profit
IN the find .ng of a United States ram
Jury returned here today
;, nouser Is vice president of the
Northwest W
The grand jury report names Tn.
Fracinc Grain Company, tho Pacific
ShESJ Elevator Company. and ths
Puget Sound Warehouse and Elcvato,.
Company ms having formerly controlled
nS iouser. although &c Is dccla red
he made some Kind OF transfer o.
his interests In these concIusioned
when he became vice president OF the
United states Grain Corporation = ON
paid, arc located in building owned
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-08
APPOINTMENT DECLINED
BY EX-GOVERNOR STUART
Announcement Made That Virginian
Will Not Take Interstate Com
mcrcc Commission Post.
STATEMENT MADE BY FORWARD
Commemorative Former Chief Ex-
ccutivc Refuses to Resume Official
Duties In Accordance With Policy
Outlined in 1918.

Sticking 10 his announced purpose
not to accept public Office, former Gov
ernor Henry 6. Stuart will not be-
come member OF the Interstate Com
mercc Commission, IL was announced
both here and in Washington ycster-
| day. The nomination of Mr. Stuart
vas made ON Friday by President
Wilson
Major Alexander Forward. OF the
State Corporation Commission. stated
positively that Sir. Stuart, under whom
he served as private secretary. and by
whom no wns appointed to tho Cor
poration Commission. would not &C
cept the appointment This was con-
irmed by the announcement In Wash
ington by Representative Moore, a
/ close friend of the former Governor
that he has not the remotest idea of
accepting the appointment"
Adherex to Policy.
The appointment was made with
. out Governor Stuart's knowledge or
any previous intimation to him. Mr..
, Moore said I'm declining he simply
! adheres to the purpose not to resume
othciat duties, which he expressed at
the expiration OF his term as Gov
crnor."
Major Forward made tho following
statement In regard to the declination
Governor Stuart has repeatedly
stated for publication that he was
date for. and viii not accept any pub
lie office.
Soon after his term rs Governor
appointed by the President as chair
man of the national agricultural ad-
, risfory e conn a purely war nc-
soon followed by appointment by the
nxIng committee Of the war ind Ind ustr ST.
Wilson a member Of commission to
inwfstisate the production and distri.
gith s o. inSaf Ard aieat products
! packing.
| Serves without Campensat ton.
ZEE discharged his duties unde,
.nese various appointments AS LONE
rs tho commissions were IN existence
times after the signing signing Of Of t EaF'9 sl.
mistice. None OF them carried com.
pen sinan, but they required Cover.
his own expense. He Is now doing the
most Important work Of his life AZ
/ Industrial conference, which is seek
ing permanent solutions OF the prob
lens lens OF capital and labor. and this
sense or public duty and without com
Governor Stuart intends to retain
a citizen of Virginia. unrempered BY
any ambition for public Office
In his letter, Mr.. Stuart said: II
nave Just read in the press of the
ment as q member of the Interstate
commerce Commission"
IiiS is distiuctioR which no man
So.Iu ho!d lightly and which ap-
precjate most highly. I, affords a
great opportunity for service in this
monr OF pressing problems. and If 1t
were possible | would enter into the
work joyously. Blu, / reSret sincereiv
mat under present conditions / feel
ilat could not properly accept or
zion. t' FoN'-
trusting that you will understand
my attitude in the matter. and thank
.Es you FOR this mark OF confidence
fully yours.
"HENRY c. STUART"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-08
Exchange More Than War
Crimes Agitates Britain


LONDON, Feb. 7.-More editorial
attention Is attracted to tho OK
change situntiOn than to the de-
mnnd for the cxtrndition of Ger
mans accused of war crimes.
Some newspapers say that the
suspension of imports of cotton In
an "cHcclicnt idea which II il hoped
other traders will follow"
Elsewhere IL In regarded M
dangerous remedy and fenr IL cx-
pressed TINT its effects VIII evcntu-
niiJ fnll ON british consumers.
Some newspapers remark TINT
there are muny things Imported
from America which could easily
DC dispensed with temporarily, such
ns preserycd fruits, vegetables,
chocolates, golf bnlls and motor
cars, which have figured cOnspi
ously In recent Imports.
The doctrine calling for increased
production nnd universal economy
Us fchemeptly preached. The napcrn
say TINT public ond private cxpep-
lltures IL unchecked must lend to
financial disaster.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-08
ALLIES ABANDON BLOCKADE
PLAN TO GET EX-KAISER
New Note Is Now BEING Drnfted md
VIII he Submitted to
Holland.

LONDON. Feb. THE allies have
abandoned tho idea Of forcing Holland
ny economic pressure or blockade to
give up the Kaiser. according TO in
formation received today. A new note
now being drafted is to be the chief
subject OF discussion ut Premier Lloyd
Georges new peace conference. which
is TO be held in Downing street We'd
nesday or Thursday.
"rhe new note" said tho informant.
will simply appeal to the sense OF
fair play of the Dutch government TO
surrender the person OF the arch GRIM
inal The issue will be fought out
solely on the lines OF international
law. The allies are determined to
show The Hague that it should sur
render the Kaiser in the interest of
world peace | understand Holland is
willing TO yield in tho event that the
allied diplomats prove their case"
Tho satne informant said a solution
of the delicate situation created by the
allied demand for the surrender or
the lesser war criminals was in sight.
The allies, no added, are adamant on
the point Of surrender.
Premicrs Millerand, OF France; Nitti,
OF Italy; VcniZelos, OF Greece and
Vaida Voevad. of Roumania, are to at
tend the Downing Street conference.
Ambassador Davis, 1t Is understood, is
likely to be called In as an observer. al
though officially the United States Will
not be represented.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-08
WORLDWIDE STEEL TRUST
BELIEVED TO BE FORMING
New Workers. Confident That Explains
Mystery of MorEan's Visit
TO Europe.
tBy Universal Service.I

NEW YORK. Feb. 1.-THE formation
OF world wide steel trust Is believed
by certain British industrial leaders to
be the solution. OF the mystery of j.
T. Morgan's visit To Europe. or. if
not trust, an international trade
agreement. They have voiced belief
that MIR. Morgan first intends to con-
fer with steel manufacturers In Italy
In the interests OF gigantic steel
trust Of worldwide proportions and
Although opposed to trust of such
magnitude. they did not deny that n
trade arrangement of international
character in the steel world is more
than Dossiblc---an arrangement to
eliminate competition by an allotment
of the worlds markets through an
agreement between manufacturers of
certain nations.
Such an agreement. affecting Amer
lea, England. France, Germany and
Belgium, existed prior to the war. but
became ineffective during hostil!ties.
With Germany no longer figuring as
one OF the chief producers. because OF
tho loss OF Alsace Lorraine TO France.
the latter country now looms as Eu-
ropes chief steel producing center.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-08
s. G0RD0N CUNNING IS FATALLY SHOT. BY HIS WIFE
DANIELS SCORES SIMS BEFORE A WARD COMMITTEE
VA OF RESENTMENT NOW SWEEPING GERMAN N,
Dutch Socialist Leader
Would Intern William
Thy A.sociated Prc..l

THE HAGUE. Feb. 7.-Socinit1t
members of the Dutch Parliament
are nEitntinE movement to intern
former Emperor William of Ger
many md rcbtrfct his liberty. This
step fn urged although tao party
generally approves the govern
ment's rcfusnl TO surrender Count
HOhenxoilcrn.
Speaking In tho first chamber to-
day, Deputy wan koI suEgented the
former Emperor he given n dw ell
Ing In nome pnrt of HoiinnI dis-
tnnt from the German frontier
where he would not be danSeroun
10 thiN coLntry.
N"ouid the Dutch government
permit SlkOlni frnine to come here
nnu live At chse. as does the wood
cutter Of imcrOngenf" ne asked
He declared Count IohenzOtIern
vn, great criminal. and snid he
wns rcSDonsibic even for mnssacrcn
OK Armcniuns,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-08
OPERATE SPANISH VESSEL
BY WIRELESS DIRECTION
blindinE Slect and Oyercust SEjc.
"o Al Ord1nnry Instruments
Useless. Snys Captain
Associated Press. !!

NEW YORK. Feb. THE Spanish
Havana after navigating ali thu wav
from Hatteras solely By wireless II.
rnction. binding sleet ana overcast
SKIES made all ordinary Instruments
that the satisfactory way in which
shore wireless stations kept tho shin
informed or its whereabouts made
navigation comparatively simple,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-08
Indorxe Gen...I Uaea

CHATTANOOGA. TENN, Feb. H.
The Hamilton County Republican con-
vcntion, held here today. passed a
resolution indorsing the candidacy OF
General Leonard Wood for President,
state and congressional conventions 10
vote for National Committeeman Jeess
NJ. Littleton. OF Chattanoosa, al q
National Republican Conventisn,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-08
FEDERATION is IN POLITICS
American Labor BODY Plans Vigorous
Campaign to Elect Friendly
COnEresamcn.
ny Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. Feb. THE general
committee OF the American Federal ion
OF Labor, which has been making
plans for vigorous campaign this
fall to elect members Of Congress and
other officials friendly to organized
the preparation OF an official circular
TO all local unions regarding tho fed
cration's planA Labor leaders said
begin until tomorrow. Meantime. it
Is being withheld from publication.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-08
JURY FINDS TOM PHILLIPS
GUILTY OF SHOOTING MAN
Prisoner Is Sentenced to Spend Life
In Prison ns Result or Lenofr
City Tragedy.
Tny Associated prcss.l

I.OUDON. TENN, Feb. Tom Phil
lips was found guilty of murder in
the first degree and sentenced to life
after II had heard the evidence In tho
case, the arguments OF the lawyers
and four hours OF delibcrntion.
The. charge on which no was tried
was for the murder OF l.. l.. Mills.
who, together with his wife, was shot
TO death while returning home from
church ut I.cuoir City some time ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-08
FORWARDS FATHER DEAD
Parent Of Member Of State Corpor.ffon
Commission Passes Away In
Roanoke

ROANOKE. VA. Feb. 7.-Edward
member OF the State Corporation Com
mission, died in Il local hospital this
afternoon of pneumonia
The tnterment will be made Sunday
In Newport News He was seventy
years old. and n native OF England
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-08
LIQUORS YIELD Big TAXES
DruESists in Mississippi VIII Fay Gov.
eminent St2H0"0 to Fiji
PRESENTATIONS.
BY Associated Press, I

JACKSON. MISS. Feb. 7.--Drugsists
n mississippi. applying Tor license to
brandy will nay Federal taxes to the
amount of Sl25.000. according to the
announcement OF w. Calvin WeTs
the State
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-08
a trust OF such
Gets Cory OF London Pnct.

REIhiRADE. Feb. 1.-The French
and British ministers have handed to
I.iouba Davidovltch, tho Jugo- Slav
Premier. copy Of the pact OF London.
This copy was demanded by tho JugO-
Slav government.