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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-09-01
PARIS BANKS SEEK
ALLEGED SWINDLER
Montreal Man Said to HaUe
Obtained $4,000 Francs.

Special Gable TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.
Copyright. 1921, By THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris, Aug. 81.
At least two American banks here
the Bankers Trust Company and the
Equitable Trust Company-as well as
the Continental Hotel and several Eng
llsh banks. have asked the Paris police
to locate Louis w. MERCER. "a. of
Montreal who, 1t was charged. succeeded
last week in defrauding them Of total
OF $4,000 francs through fake checks
MERCER. it was said. posed as repre-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-09-01
VOTE OF AUTHORITY
IS SOUGHT BY BRAND

PARIS, Aug. 81. Premier BRAND
wishes TO obtain vote in the Chamber
OF Deputies giving him sufficient au-
thority TO represent France at the con-
ference on armament and Far Eastern
questions. which will begin In Washing
ton on November IL, it is declared by
L'Homme Libre.-
The newspaper says he wishes to be
given such vote of confidence before
leaving for Washington. but SO far as
known, no decision has as yet been
reached relative to the date upon which
Parliament will be called to convene.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-09-01
FARM EXPORT LOANS SOON.
War Finance Corporation Almost
Rendy to Grant Loans.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 31.-The War
Finance Corporation is at the point Of
completing its organization FOR extend
ing credits for exports of farm products.
Senator Curtis and Representative
Tincher of Kansas conferred to-day
with Director Meyer Of the corporation
regarding credit aid to Western agricul-
tural interests and were informed that
the farm exports functions soon would
be made operative.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-09-01

with revolvers. got out and approached
Instead of putting up his hands Mr..
Meyer reached for his own revolver and
pressed the trigger. But the hammer
only snapped.
stop playing with that one of the
bandits said. IF you point that at us
again we'll shoot"
Mr.. Meyer subsidized. and he and Mrs.
Meyer were robbed Of four rings valued
at $500. The bandits then shut out the
lights on Mr.. Meyers car and cut the
engine wires.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-09-01
PRIVATE BARS WILL CHEER
ARMS CONFERENCE MEMBERS
Prohibition Officials Approve Plan to Permit Huge
Liquor Importations for Use of Foreign
Visitors at Washington.

was amused when informed that sew
eral shiploads of liquor for the ENJOYS
soon would enter American ports
on the assumption that such liquors
would come through as the goods or
property OF the foreign diplomats or
delegates. Commissioner Blair said there
would be no interference whatever IN
the movement of such shipments from
the ports of entry to Washington.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-09-01

sentative Of the Charles f. Hubbs Com
pany, paper manufacturers. of New
York. The police said he served a sem
tence OF one month in a Swiss jail for a.
similar offence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-09-01

An advertisement IN the Lost aud
Found columns Of THE NEW YORK
HERALD offers real possibility OF
recovering your lost property.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-09-01
Clearance!
White Soft
Summer Shirts
$1.95

Fine white soisette shirts, with
button-down soft collar. Our regular
So shirt and good value at the price.
Clearance S1.95.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-09-01

Special Despatch to THE NEW YoaK HERALD.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-09-01
Fisherman and
Hunter

Winchester steel fly, bait and bait
casting rods, $3.50 to $13. Split
bamboo fly rods. Reels, lines, flies,
wooden minnow bats.
Winchester World Standard guns
and ammunition and other leading
imported and domestic makes OF
double barreled shotguns, including
Parker, Fox, L. c. Smith, Baker,
Ithaca, Stevens, Greener, Scott,
Watson, Wesley Richards, Lang.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-09-01

Hiker
Marquee tents Gasoline camp
stoves, $3.50 to S15.-Camp CRATES
$3.50 and S3.-Came's hair blank
cts, special $8.25.-Duffle bags,
sleeping bags, knapsacks, rucksaeks,
carrying packs, etc.
Aluminium cooking outfits, folding
pals, camp bakers, axes, folding
lanterns.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-09-01

CUMMER'S end brings with it the call of the
- windswept open and the bidding to join the
country's holiday under the sky.
This store is ready to he P you in your needs for
every Labor Day recreation.
For otorist or hker, for the lover of the marshes
the big bass fisherman for every type of sport,
from the mldest to the hardest we are ready,
with good merchandise, reasonably priced.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-09
DAN VINCENT
IS DEAD At
CROWN POINT
IsPEcIAL 70 HE rlNEs1

CROWN POINT. Ind. MAY 9Th.
ieath Of Daniel Vincent. one Of Crow
Points prominent citizens. occurred on
Saturday afternoon. pneumonia beinr
ne cause of his going. He has been in
shortly over week. bat from the nrst
MS illness appeared to be fatal. All
that medical skill and nursing could d.
IN an effort to save his life. had becr.
done, but to no avail the End coming
peacefully on Saturday Mr.. Vincent
has been trusted employe Of the
Standard oil Co. for many years and
only month ago had been retired on 3
pension. Mr.. Vincent always took al
active part in the civic affairs Of Grown
Point serving on tho city council and
various committees for the betterment
Of the town. His Wife and two child
zen. Mrs. Floy Burkhart and son Harold
survive him. Mr.. Vincent was S.
years of age and has been A resident of
this place for many years lie viii
be sadly missed by many. having wide
acquaintance throughout Lake county.
The funeral was held from the Metho-
dist church at ? ?. m. today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-09
THE NEW EURO
PEAN CONFLICT

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVlcEl
Europe's newest war theatre IN
Upper SHesIn, embraces an area of
about 800 square miles. 1t is
gradually being expanded however.
More than 10000 armed men are
embroiIed, including approximately
100 900 poles. The Poles are oppos-
ed by allied troops, chiefly Italians
and Germans.
The Poles have over-run NIL min
ing and Industrial areas OF Upper
siIesin and were reported at last
advtccs to be extending their occu-
patton towards EnSt Prussia.
Upper suepia was part of the old
German empire. The Polish ont
break followed report in Berlin
that the inter-Al1Ied control COM
mission I'm Upper Sileasin had decid-
ed TO award the bulk OF the prov
ince TO Germany rs a result of the
recent plcbIscIte. The plebiscitc
vote favored Germany In the agri-
cultural and Industrial districts. but
favored Poland in the coal mining
district Adelbert Korfanty, the
Polish commIsSioncr I'm Upper sile-
stn, declared Upper sIIesia "a free
state with himself na director.
Fighting still is in progress along
the Upper Sllesian front"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-09
ATTY. HAVRAN
TO CONTEST
THE ELECTION
Beaten BY Solitary Vote East
Chicago Man Wants
a Recount.

Attorney Michael Havran. who wa.
nosed out Of the republican nomina-
zion for city Judge Of East Chicago by
solitary vote Is not willing to abide
ny ruling Of the election commission
RS. Today his petition for a re-
CUNT Of the ballots was filed By at
orneys McAleer Dorsey & GnIett il
the superior court at Hammond
IN the primary election there wers
hree candidates for the judgeshir
domination. Hyman n. Cohen. pres.
mt judge received a.2o1 votes. Havran
-eceived $500 and Henry L Davis. s2s
Iavran's petition makes the forma
tatement that he believes that mis-
AXE and fraud were committed.
The notice of the fling Of the suit
mas already been sent cut and made
eturnable Friday morning when ths
ourt has no option but to grant the
2ctition after the plaintiff has put up
5ond guaranteeing the expense IL tho
recount in case he loses again. The
Judge wiz appoint three commission
RS who wiz go over the ballots within
20 days, and determine the winner.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-09
SOME PUPILS SEE
8 MOVIES A WEEK
State School Superintendent
Gets Answers to Ques-
tionnaire

INDIANAPOLIS, May e.-That some
children. pupils in grade schools. 60
TO moving picture shows ats many as
eisnt times a week was brought out
,sfen a summary Of written ques-
t.onnaire filled out by pupils in n
northern Indiana city, and sent to l.
y Hines. state superintendent OF pun
lie instruction. by the superintendent
OF schools in that city, was made pub
lie
Il have some Information which J.
received from the pupils a few days
ago relating to their attendance at
moving picture theaters" the super
intendent wrote TO Mr., Hines. Il have
had a great number Of failures In
school work here and TO get to the
bottom Of this and remedy it. / set
about to find the chief causes. L
found that q number OF my boys had
attended shows as high as eight times
a week and that the greatest amount
Of money paid by any one child dur
ing the week was 1910. We found
children spending as much ss 81 Il
week. whom we have helped to buy
school books In one Of the schools
one child had spent Is cents. and we
had been furnishing him milk to drink
in order to build up his constitution.
I suppose TO attend picture shows"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-09
Hammond
Made District
Headquarters

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. May "a
new department for the detention o.
automobile thieves will be established
this month under the direction of Ed
Jackson. secretary OF state. The new
department VIII be created under the
provisions Of the automobile certlf1-
Gates Of title act, which gives the sec
retary of state authority to appoint
deputies with police powers to serve
in any part Of the state. The new de-
partment viii begin operations as soon
as the 1921 statutes have been pro-
claimed by Governor Warren It. Nc
Cray.
Expenses for the thief detention Ge-
partment will be betrayed from fees
to be paid by every automobile. truck
and motorcycle owner in the state,
The department viii be started in In
diana with six deputies and the state
divided into districts. with headquar-
ters at indianapolis, South Bend. Ham
mond, Richmond, Ft. Wayne and
Evansville.
Charles LAM. OF Bedford. under the
direction Of H. D. McCIelland. man
ager Of the automobile department
has been working out details for the
enforcement OF the new law He is ar
ranging notaries to serve as official
state representatives in towns and
cities OF Indiana and is acting As gen
eral field agent FOR the department.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-09
BRIDE-TO-BE MISSING;
STOPS MARRIAGE BANS
Congregation of ST. Kasi
Mrs Speculates as to
What Happened

Bans for the marriage Of Michael
surdyk, son ot Mr.. and s7frs. Barney
surdyk Of Gostlin street. Hammond,
and Pauline Filas. daughter OF the
neIzhboring family Of MIR. and Mrs.
lawrence FiIas. were stopped at ST.
Kasimirs Catholic church Of Ham
rnond yesterday. The first call had
been made a week ago by the Rev,
Felix Seroczynski.
The father Of the prospective bride
groom told the Rev. Seroczynski yes
terday to stop the bans as the en-
gagement had been broken by the girl
before she disappeared.
Pauline. who is twenty years OF
age. left last Wednesday. IL was stat
ed at her home. Her parents and sis
ter said they did not know where she
had gone. When told Of a report that
she had married oscar wen. Pauline's
mother said that he was stiu in the
city.
L objected to her marrying Mr.
Well because he was not Of the same
religious faith" said Mrs. Filas.
Oscar Well was reached at his store
on Gostlin street in which Pauline
Filas worked until recently.
Is It true that you and Miss Filas
have been merried?" he was asked
Well laughed. You fellows win
have to find that out for yourselves -
he said TN not say yes or no"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-09
WILL DISCUSS
AFFAIRS Of
MOMENT
Ex-PreSident Keeping In Close
Touch With Sit
uatiOn.
BY FRANK A. sTETsoN

r~-srF CORRESPONDENT !. n. SERNl~El
vvAsT41NGTON. May 9, Former
p-.,,dent woodrow Wilson viii soon
n-sak the silence which he has main
.a,,ed since his departure from the
,~hl,e house on March 4. and will enter
into the discussion of international Al
fairs.
This is the belief OF persons closely
connected with the former administra-
zion. expressed today and 1t is based
mon a close scrutiny Of Mr.. wilson 5
activities since he became a private
citizen.
r. Is known that Mr.. Wilson IS doing
soma writing, ''scribbling." as he calls
II. the nature Of which he has not dis
closed to even his most intimate
erisnds. It is also known that he IS
ksenins, In the closest possible touch
with the international situation -
fraouent visitor to the Wilson resi-
dence is Norman II. Davis. former un-
der secretary Of state and member
Of the reparations commission at the
Paris peace conference Bernard NJ.
Faruch. OF New York, who headed the
American representatives on the repa-
rations commission and who was re
soonsibls in a large measure for the
economic clauses Of the Versailles
treaty has come to Washington and
consulted with Mt. Wilson on more
than one occasion
Another frequent visitor has been
Senator Carter Glass of Virginia
Joseph P. Tumulty. former secretary
10 the president. Is an almost daily
visitor. Mr. Tumulty has kept what
he has termed a yellow journal Of
editorial comment since he entered up
on his secretarial duties mora than
eight years ago.
Judging from the men whom the
former president has been conferring
with. it is believed that 5ir. Wilson is
preparing what may be termed con
structive criticism" OF the reparatious
situation. How this viii be offered TO
the world. Mr.. Wilson has not dis
closed
The former president is slowly i'm
proving in health. The improvement
is not recorded so much IN his appear
ance as in his voice. People who have
talked with him recently say his voice
has returned to its old time vigor and
resonance and that he would be per
fectly capable Of delivering a public
address at this time. There is an al
most daily appeal for 3Ir Wilson to
make speeches and lectures but to ali
ne has turned a deaf ear.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-09
CHARGE WHITING MAN
WITH BRUTAL DEED
Kills Valuable Horse by
Stabbing and Cuts Out
Dogs Tongue
IspEciAL TO The TlEEsi-

WHITING Ind, May 9.-konstan-
tine Kresuk or 624 Fred street, age
about % years, was arrested on q
criminal charge. being bound over TO
the criminal court in $4,000 bonds, he
having killed a horse belonging 70
Chas. Musulin Of Indiana boulevard
At a. m. when Officer Maksim was
pulling the box IN this vicinity he
heard the horses in the Nusulin barn
making noise He went to the
Musulin home where after great diff
Guilty he awoke the owner of the
animals. Mr. Musulin and Officer Max
sim went to the barn and switching
on the electric light found Kresuk
standing in a stall covered with blood
one horse had eighteen cuts in it, done
by Kresuk and died about two minutes
after they reached the barn. The COW
and other four horses we're not injur-
ed, but had the culprit not been dis
covered when he was, there Is no
doubt but that others would have SUI
fered likewise. The knife with which
the deed was done was not found. The
horse was one Of a team and was
valued at $500. The first OF the year
Musulin lost two valuable horses by
poisoning which means that no has
suffered heavy losses.
About four years ago this same man
killed a dog in the same manner. hav-
ing even cut out the dogs tongue, so
he must have mania for killing
animals
Kresuk is now at Crown Point
awaiting his trial He has ? wife and
three children still in Europe He
gained entrance to the Darn through
a rear window
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-09
BAD FIRE
BREAKS OUT
IN GARY

Fire OF an unknown origin destroyed
the big buildings and sheds Of the Geo.
". Welch's hay barns and feed store
Il 18th avenue and Washington street.
in Gary shortly after ton o'clock this
morning. in ono Of the most disastrous
conha agrauons that has occurred fl Gary
ID years. The damage is estimated at
$4,000.
On account Of the large amount OF
hay in the frame building 1t did not
take but few minutes for the flames to
gain headway and by the time the aro
departments arrived the grainery and
hay barns were in a mass of flames.
Nearly half Of the block was consumed
a general fire alarm was turned in
and leads Of hose hlled the streets from
every direction. Thousands Of people
from all over the city watched the
spectacular blaze. At 1900 o'clock
two departments were still fighting the
smouldering hay.
An effort to get four horses out Of the
burning building proved futile and they
were also consumed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-09
Machine
Hits Dog,
Man Killed
Gary Man Loses Control of
Auto and It Breaks Off
8-Inch Tree

one man was killed and several other
persons injured in an automobile acci-
dent on 18th avenue in Gary last night,
when the machine struck a dog piung-
d over the curb into tree.
John Liebharth. 2467 Jefferson street
lied on the way TO the Mercy hospital
while his wife and 1s year old son Frank
who received severe bruises will re-
cover.
The accident occurred shortly after S
o'clock. George Urhln. s95S Madison
street. who was driving the car. los'
control Of the machine after striking
dog which ran in front Of the ma
chine.
Plunging over the curb. the machine
srashed into an eight inch tree, break
ing it Off as if it had been twig. Nj
I.iebharth who was riding in the front
seat with Urhin was hit by the tree.
The front of the machine was demoltsh-
Cd
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-09
SAYS SHE WAS
FORCED TO BEG
Chicago Lass Tells Authori
ties of Trip to Dyer,
Lake County
~, ,L,ll,N.T,EERNATIoAAL /. Z NEWS sERvlcEl

CHICAGO. May 9.-Half starved her
clothes torn and bady bruised. ts-year-
oid Genevieve Peterman. returned to her
home. SS5S Justine street. yesterday.
She disappeared ten DAYS $50 ard hcr
coat and hat were found beside the osh
Park lagoon
To Cornelius Peterman. her father.
she sobbed out a story of chance
meeting with William Port. Port. She
said. entieed her to walk with him to
Dyer. Ind. Beaten and forced to beg
food for both she managed to break
from him early yesterday and took an
interurban train to Chicago with money
begged n the streets Of Dyer.
Port, she said. got to Chicago before
her met her at the interurban station
and escorted her home. There he left
her and made his escape before the
girls cries brought her to the door
Police have Identified Port as shorty
McCabe." well known police character
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-09
PETTY THIEVES
VERY ACTIVE

Thieves again became active over
the week end, with the result that seN-
eraI persons were victimized iae
heaviest loser was w. K. Anderson.
whose new Ford sedan vas stolen from
in front Of his house at IS Russell
street The car is painted black ana
has an Illinois license tag
d Z. Harpster, 614 Oakley avenue, is
looking for an unknown roomer, Who
took up his residence in Harpster's
home last Friday Saturday the
stranger disappeared and with him
went about $3.50 worth Of clothes AMI
ieweiry The Harp5ters 40 not know
the mans name and cannot furnish
an accurate description Of him.
Anthony ". Warnimont. 1874 Jack
SON street, reported that he was held
UP by three young men SATURDAY
evening at about $3.50 at the Monon
tracks aud Waltham street. rae
thieves obtained sig in cash and a
watch valued at 500. They are de-
scribed as wearing short coats -nu
caps one vas about Sis feet tall and
tile others were about feet four. One
gun was displayed.
Peter Judico, 352 Plummer avenue.
was held UP BY a tall, slim man who
claimed TO be a government man. The
stickup showed a badge and gun.
He got $40 in cash.
II. c. Petrie. 1s Williams street. le1s
the key TO his home on the front
porch and in his absence 1t was used
by someone The loss was about SIS
IN cash.
Mrs. Ida shere. 152 sheffield avenue
reported the loss Of some lumber taken
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-09
MANY SPEEDERS
Hailed INTO COURT

After period Of inactivity lasting
nearly a week, the Hammond police were
busy over the weekend. with the result
that a large number Of speeders and
trunks were arraigned before Judge
Klotz In the Hammond city court this
morning.
William Linster. 10th street. West
Hammond. was fined SIS for the latter
7ffense- Charles Daniels Of Gary wa
fined 81 on the same charge. Tbose
men were fined SIS each for exceeding
the speed limit. John Karampelas. Of
Chicago Stanley Siwkowski. Of 4aO5
West Twen ty-Eighth Place. Cicero, III.
julius Panik. 427 l21st street whiting
and George Morish, 1903 Jefferson st
Cary. Sam Loeb and John Turuu Of
1889 West 18th street. Gary were fined
81 each for the same offense. Andy
Kolsar, 9751 Avenue \. South Chicago.
became noisy yesterday. and as the re-
suit paid a fine Of SIS this morning. lie
was charged with disorderly conduct
]. schneneman. 2051 Mowhawk street.
was fined $40 for driving his
truck on Calumet boulevard.
The case Of Max Weber. arrested in
his soft drink parlor at 3so2 Cedar St
last week by the federal officers from
the Hammond office, was brought MP
this morning The case was continued
nm account Of Disagreement on point
Of law. Michael Havran, defending
Weber. claimed that the man had the
right to have Intoxicating liquor I'm
amounts up to one gallon in hts dwell
ling which is attached to his place of
business. The state argues that the
liquor, which is colored alcohol. would
not have been purchased by the average
man. prior to the time the prohibition
law went into effect. as so-called good"
could be purchased at that
time. while the moon sinners product
was little known The one gallon is
applicable only 70 liquor bought before
the law went into effect. The case is
set for the goth Of this month.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-09
SALVATION
ARMY DRIVE
OPEN TODAY

The Salvation Army's County Adv
ory Board plan, by which it has "A ,o-
operative auxiliary in eacn community
ind the financial appeal for $3.50. 10000.
which the organization viii stage aH
over Indiana May 9th to 18th, have been
approved by both the President Of the
United States and the Governor Of IN
i3ana
HAnrnroND's QUOTA IS 81 600.
Writing to Brigadier George F. Caslet
the Indiana Divisional Commander of
he Army. with headquarters in IndI-
annapolis. President Harding said under
recent date: Having seen very much
Of the useful and patriotic work Of
The Salvation Army IN all parts Of the
country and having an opportunity to
familiarize myself with its work both
here and abroad during the war. am
worry glad indeed, to give my endorse
ment to your campaign for extension
IF its efforts. The Salvation Army
surely deserves well Of all appreciativo
and loyal Americans and 7 wish you all
success"
I wish to commend The savation
Army on the wonderful work It is do
ing in reclaiming weak humanity" said
Governor Warren T. McCray to Briga-
aier easier.
7 feel you are performing a service
70 society such as is not performed by
any other orgarIzation," the Governor
tnued. Il wish to coaers tulate you
apon what YOU are doing and commend
ur work for the future.
"fou may be Interested to know that
7 re, ontly visited the Jeffers ,nville Re
fe nle ory where 1 talked W II number
i Tho boys. I en- especially pleased
with this branch Of your organizations
work 7 feel that it Is of great benefit
n helping boys. who are inclined TO
,urn their faces toward crime. back in
10 the path of virtuous living"