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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-08
THE TREE AS A LIVING THING
IT'S VITAL RELATION TO HUMAN LIFE

human lungs. 1t enters through the
many microscopic openings on the IN
derside Of the leaf. There on the in
side OF the leaf the elements of the air
are separated. The carbon is absorbed
and IS used in the building process.
The oxygen is given off again to en-
rich the air for the benefit Of all ami
nal life.
The circulation IN the tree IS just as
real as IN the human body. 1t does
act move as fast nor move round and
round in espon to heart action. Yet
It des move and goes from the tiniest
root hairs way down underground up to
the leaves and back again all the way
TO the roots again. on the upward
dow the circulation proceeds through
the sapwood. travelling from cell to
cell, from the small roots to the large
ones. into the trunk, and from there to
the large branches. and then through
the smaller ones to the leaves. From
the leaf. where il undergoes the nee
essary chemical changes to transform
It into tree food. il travels downward
through the cells Of the inner bark all
the way to smallest roots. building the
canbium layer as 1t goes.
The digestive processes OF the tree
axe place in the leaf. There The crude
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-08
BY HON. MARTIN L. DAvEY

@AO~oC - 1872 CO
Mr.. DAVEY. Mr.. Speaker. IL IS ms
desire during the time at my disposal
to speak OF the tree as a living thing.
TO show something Of its vital rela-
tion 10 human life. To the man who
Is familiar with tree life it might
seem almost superduous to emphasize
the fact that a tree lives, and yet the
average man. unfortunately, looks
upon the trees as an inaninate and
more or less useful accident on the
face Of the earth.
And yet the tree Itves-it breathes.
IT has 4 real circulation. The tree d.
gests its food and assimilates it. II
has sexual processes that are Just as
real and beautiful as in any other
form OF life. Il has the power to adapt
itself TO its environment. To be sure.
It lacks intelligence and 4 nervous
system and the power Of locomotlon.
But in all the other elemental process
ses the tree functions just as truly as
man himself.
The tree breathes through the leaves
chiefly. and TO a small extent through
tie tiny lenticels in the young bark.
The air IS taken into the leaf IN just
as real q sense as it is taken into the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-08

food material. brought up from the
roots in the sap, IS spread out among
the tiny cells of the marvellous leaf
structure. and. under the influence Of
the sunlight, is combined with the car
bon extracted from the air and is
transformed into tree fobd-digested.
as we call ii in animal life. This d.
gested tree food IS assimilated into the
entire growing parts Of the tree in the
downward flow through the cells Of
the inner bark. from which the cam
blum layer is built and all growth take
place.
The sexual processes OF the tree are
fundamentally the same as elsewhere
in living things. The male and female
exist as positive factors. Sometimes
the male and female exist in the same
flower. Many times they exist in diff
ferent flowers in the same tree. In
i few cases all the lowers OF a tree
are entirely male or entirely female.
The pollen is created in the male and
is carried by insects or birds and in
a vast number Of cases by the wind TO
the female portion OF the flower or TO
the female flower. There it ferttlizes
and produces the seed which nature
dslgned TO produce is kind.
The tire adapts itself TO it's environ
ment to an amazing degEee. Where
trees are thick they grow tall TO reach
the sunlight. Where two or more
trees grow close together. 1t grows on
one side 70 accommodate its fellows.
When II grows in rocks. it sends its
roots into almost Impossible places in
search OF food and anchorage. 1t often
sends its roots hundreds of feet in
search of water and the roots travel
back and forth among the many OBJ
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-08

that cope from water held in check
and feed tie lakes and tream must
gradually diminish. and. 7 greatly fear.
cease to exist in large part.
This question Of reforestatlon is Of
monumental Importance. America can
not continue TO exist as a v~irile, for
w-ard-moving nation unless we protect
what we have and start to build up
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-08

that which We have so ruthless de-
stroyed. We can not afford TO be a
nation OF vandals much longer. Am
erica must reforest. or America must
drink the bitter dregs OF national de.
cline and impotency.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-08

true Britisn imperturo4rllty rvlu=.ns ii
to get excited over it. lis
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
LEGISLATION TO CHECK
CET-R|CH-QU|CK MEN
Special Commission Files RECON-
mendations With Legisla-
ture of Massachusetts,.

nv Associated Pres. To Every Evening
Boston, Jan. l1.--Legislation requiring
that securities Of uncertain enterprises
be passed upon by State officials before
heing aold and that brokers and their saies-
men be registered so TINT sale OF such secur-
tiles may be prevented IA recommended
by "a special commission IN report tied
with the Legislature today.
The commission ALSO asks that an amend
ment 10 existing legislation TO place per-
sons or corporations receiving money on
deposit for safekceping or investment
under the jurisdiction Of the State banking
commissioner. Declaring that 'fraudu
lent or worthless securities amounting
10 between thirty and fifty million dol
lars were cold in this commonwealth
during the last year" the report says
The difficulty in STOPPING such schemes
as Pouzi's lies in the inadequacy of the
existing statutes. Under the legislation
now recommended il would have been i'm
possible for ponri to operate in this State.
Charles ponzis scheme of 50 per cent
interest in s5 ,lays through the sale 1T
international postal reply coupons which
attracted thousands Of investors. ress:l.~
ed. in the opinion Of the commission, in
a shaking of the confidence of our foreign
born population in American institutions
and American ideals.
Unfortunately, continues the report.
''some people believe that Ponzi was clever
enough 10 devise a scheme Of operation
which can be repeated with notifications
10 again deceive the unwary and that no
Law can stop such schemes. Such belief
casts reflection upon our system OF Law
and order and fortunately is unfonnded. :
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
SPECIAL SESSION OF
CONGRESS APRIL 4
President-EIect Harding Has
Practically Decided on That
as Date.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Washington. Jan. 17.-President-elect
Harding practic lly has decided to call a
special sea sion of the new congress on April
4. members of the House ways and me rs
committee were informed today by Chair
man Fordney, who has Just returned from
conference with Mr.. Harding at Marion
Mr.. Fordney discussed with the Presi-
dent-elect general taxation and tariff ques-
tions which will be among the more i'm
portant subjects TO come before the SPECIAL
session of the new congress. The chair
man was understood TO have told Mr.
Harding that the date OF the session had
direct bearing on the tariff revision hear
ings which the committee now is conduct
ing and it was said that Air. Harding in
formed him that April 4 practically
had been decided upon.
Marion, Ohio, Jan 17.-Frank o
Lowden. former governor of Illinois, and
leading candidate last year for the
Republican Presidential nomination, was
called into consultation by President-elect
Harding today to discuss various prob
lens of the coming administration.
It was understood that question of
cabinet and diplomatic appointments
was one of the things TO be considered at
the conference, with attention centering
on the availability OF Mr.. Lowden him
self for service In some high government
position. He has been mentioned various
iy for cabinet portfolio and for a diplo-
matte mission, with speculation favoring
the latter.
viii II. Hays, the Republican national
chairman, was another Of MIR Harding's
callers during the day. Mr. Hays ap-
pointment as postmaster-generalh has been
forecast by those in the confidence of the
President-elect, and it is understood today
Mr.. Harding desired TO go over with him
the entire cabinet situation rs it now
stands.
The days appointment list also includ-
ed conference with Jacob ;. Coxey, of
Massilon, Ohio, the one-time leader of
"Coxey's army"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
WAREHOUSES; ARE FULL.
WHILE MILLIONS STARvE
Hoover Says There's a Weak
Link in Social or Political
System of World.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. IA weak
link exists somewhere 10 the economic,
social or political system of the world as a
whole when American warehouses are
bursting with food and other essentials
while starvation threatens millions q
short distance away, Herbert Hoover,
national chairman of the European Relief
Council. declared there today at Sl00
plate luncheon for the benefit of ], 800
600 starving children In Europe. The
menu consisted of black bread, stewed
rice and cocoa. Pointing out that the
United States had enough food stored 10
keep the nation eighteen months, Mr..
Hoover declared If there was any hunger
or cold in this country this winter, II is due
to the foolish functioning of either our
social, our eeonomic or our political
system.
"It is reported to me that there is great
deal of gloom over the United States as the
the result of falling prices and the decrease
in employment, and | do not wish 10
minimize the anxieties of any individual,
but despite this We should be the most
cheerful country in the world, Mr..
Hoover said I'VE do not deserve the
name of intelligent men il we cannot over
come this elf made handicap at home and
still do our duty abroad No one In the
United States has ground for despond-
eney"
1t is estimated that approximately
SIS 900 would be added to the relief fund
before MIR. Hoover leaves the city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
NURSES MURDER LAID
TO BAL T|MORE NEGRO
Deserter From Navy is Arrested
Charged With Death Of Woman
:. at Annapolis.
BY Aaeoelated Prsea 70 Every Evsniny.

by Raaociated PRESS to Every Evening.
Baltimore. Jan. l7.-United states
Naval Academy authorities last night
caused the arrest IN this city Of Henry A.
Brown, eolored, deserter from the navy
in connection with the murder Friday
night last Of Miss Harriet Kavansugh, a
nurse nt the navy hospital, Annapolis.
Brown has been absent without leave
from the fraiping ship Cumberland st
Annapolis for 30 days.
He admits having been q patient
in the acadetnyshogpital nearly year
ago. but denies that he ever saw Miss
Kavanaugh during that period. Govern
ment agents say Brown WIS near the
scene Of the murder short time before
The crime The prisoner maintains ne
had not been out a Baltimore for nearly .
month. When arrested, be was still attired
IN q navy uniform. He was a mess At
tendaDt 10 the navy.
Annapolis. Md, Jan. 17.--The mystery
If the tragedy is as deep as ever Naval
Academy authorities said last night after
the second day Of investigation q the
murder Of Miss Harriet u. .kavanaugf, a
naval nurse who was found Friday night
At the foot of Cemetery Hill on the govern
rnent reservation and who fed az the naval
hospital Saturday morning without re-
gaining consciousness.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
NEGRO QUARREL At
ELSMERE RESULTS
IN DEATH OF ONE
James Gilmore Killed, Presum-
ably by Lemmie Harris,
Who Is Missing.
FOUGHT OVER A WOMAN

quarrel over woman, 1t is believed,
led to the murder Of James Gilmore,
colored. rear Flsmere on Saturday night,
I.emmie Harris, also colored, whom Gll-
more in n dyirg statement blamed for the
shooting, disappeared Immediately after
the ARRAY and is still at large. State and
city police have a description of the man
and search is being made for him. How
ever, the authorities have no picture oi
the Negro, who had large sum Of money
at the time of his disappearance,
Gilmore had lived AT ElsmeIe for the
last two wears IL il said, with womarenot
legally his wife. Harris came TO Elsmere
and went 60 work in the Baltimore Il Ono
railroad commissary about six weeks ago.
Seeirg Harris about his homo n number
of times Gilmore became suspicious that
he was paying attention TO the woman. IN
Saturday night about $40 o clock accord
ing to the woman, Gilmore came into the
house partly intoxicated and taking his
revolver, a As calibre army automatic,
from his room, declared that he was going
out TO hunt up Harris.
Gilmore, the woman SAYS, went out
on the porch of his homo and fired three
shots into the air Gilmore next pro-
cecded 10 the railroad commissary, where
Harris was working, and sent man IN
after him. Four other Negroes working
with Harris said that few minutes after
he went out they heard three shots fired
and, running out, found Gilmore lying on
the ground with a bullet wound IN the
back and twoin his head Harris had dls-
appeared and no revolver was found. he
| police are unable to explain whether Har-
/ ris has his own weapon and IN his night
/, took Gilmore's gun with him or whether
| the men quarreled and Gilmore shot him.
| self with his own weapon
| The wounded man was brought 70 the
| Delaware Hospital. where he made the
| statement to Constable Wilmington that
Harris had hot him. The statement as
/ taken down by the constable reads: Il
\ was shot by a Negro named Lcmmie, who,
/ lives rear me. did not have any quarrel
with the man and do not know why he
| shot me" A few minutes ALTERNATING the
| statement he expired.
An investigation by State Detective
Frank Mccoy and Constable Whiting
| ton led 10 the discovery that Harris came
| here from Texas SIX weeks ago and that
he seemed 60 be well supplied with money
/ A search in his room and possession
/ brought TO light no facts of his past hls-
J tory. Gilmore was 23 years old Harris is
| -, of medium height, thick. set, and ~
the time of his disappearance had heavy
black moustache Coroner Bullock VIII
hold an inquest on Thursday night
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
LEVY COURTnEN IN
SECRET CONFERENCE
Met Today, Evidently to Consider
Recorder of Deeds
Matter.

Presentation of gavel m ade from an
ash tree growing along the Lincoln High
way 70 President Albert Stetser of the
Levy Court by Commissioner Frank
.Lones was the frs. order of business at
the special meeting of Levy Court this
morning. This insignia OF Office was pre-
pared by Mr. Jones, and 1t is understood
that he is looking for a suitable block OF
stone to serve as gavel anvil.
The members went into executive ses-
sion at once, after the presentation cere-
mony. The courts attorney, p. Warren
Green, was in conference with the county
body and the encouragement and his
assistant, Aaron Finger, were called into
the meeting.
Although nothing was gwen out, II Is
assumed that the situation IN the recorder
of deeds office was taken up, IN prepara-
rion for the regular meeting on Nednes-
day; the meeting for tomorrow being
postponed one day On account OF the
inauguration OF Governor Denney.
Bids for 500, ,000 bonds OF the Washing
ton Street Bridge construction viii be
received up to II O'Clock tomorrow, in
accordance with the advertised terms for
proposals, but viii not be acted upon until
the following day. Fourteen applications
for proposal blanks have been received.
Complete New Charter
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
DUBLIN OCCUPIED
. BY LARGE NUMBERS
OF BRITISH TROOPS
Barbed Wire and Barricades Iso-
late Large Section OF the
City.
PEOPLE DRIVEN FROM HOMES
Hy As.ocIated Pres. 70 Isyery rv.nlnr.

BY Associated Press 10 Every EveninE
Dublin, Jan. 1.-THE British mill
tery forces surrounded and isolated
square mile area inside the Dublin city
limits and have started search for the
republican army headquarters. The mill
tary have erected barbcd wire entaele-
meuts in the street
Dublin. Jan. 17.-~Troops occupied n
wide area in the city of Dublin. Houses
commanding the streets in the occupied
district were entered and the Inhabitants
OF the upper 6oore gwen twenty minutes in
which 70 move down stairs.
Machine gums were placed IN win
dows and barbed wire ENHANCEMENT
erected
The entire area was enclosed. and the
inhabitants are virtually prisoners
Searchlghts tonight are making the
streets as bright as day.
The whole section Of North Dublin
WAS cordoned by Soldiers md police
Saturday evening and yesterday. The
street railway service along the north
quay was suspended Tho center Of the
cudoned district includes Church street
and the place where the military were
ambushcd recently and NorthKing street,
the scene of fierce fighting in the Easter
rebellion
A total area Of square mile is sur
rounded and the biggest raid Dublin has
vet experience has been put under way.
Hundreds Of soldiers are taking part,
and field kitchens arc providing them with
food.
Belfast. Jan 17.--Crown forces Satur-
day swept through with great thorough
ness South Arrnaghm the scene recently
Of alleged Sim Fem activities. Troops and
eonstabulary Of the Ulster "specisls'' CO.
operated Every road was under super
vision. More than 300 prisoners &ere
taken In the various nets, but after q
rigorous examination only 80 persons were
held in the military barracks.
Cork. Jan. l7.--Serious disorders fol-
lowed the shooting here Saturday in
which two detectives IN plain clothes were
wounded. The disorders occurred while n
crowd was dispensing from a football
match and parties OF police were trying 20
clear the streets. Altogether twelve per-
sons were wounded during promiscIous
firing. while Excise Officer Pring was
killed by stray shot from passing lorrys
The excise officer had come To his home
here for the weekend and was walk
ing in the street with hss brother and
sister.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
THIEVES ROB NEIGHBORS.
Visit Two Houses in Same Block the
Same Night.

Early yesterday morning burglars visit
ed two houses in the same block within
ten doors OF each other The first place
attacked was the home Of Alfred Robin
son. colored, 1910 Walnut street. Not
successful in their attempt TO break in the
house, they raided the chicken coop in the
Robinson yard and stole three choice
roosters.
At 1922 Walnut street, the tailoring
establishment conducted by Myer Swartz,
robbers gaired an entrance by cutting a
panel from the front door and reaching
on the inside opened the lock. Ore suit
If clothing, valued at $50, and an over
coat valued al S75 were taken. When Mr..
Swartz entered his store at clock yes
terday morning he found the entire panel
Of the front door hacked out
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
AMENDMENTS MEAN
DOOM OF EMERGENCY
TARIFF IN SENATE
Broadened in Committee 10 IN
cIude Practically All Farm
Products.
STRUGGLE STARTS TODAY

ny Associated Press ~ EFsrv Errr rf
Washington, Jan ~ Carving efrfri
nents which many proper en's tel.rFfI
spelled its doom iu the Senate. ttf flrd
ney erneryeney farif bili VS. ready 'o hf
reported oct tOday BY the -cnate firan.
Committee
Ten amendments. hsoade4iing ~ meas
ure ~ include PRACTICALLY AT farm 1fff
ucts instead ~ the limited number w.
proved by the House bad bern sidft
Several Senators whO 0prrsed fhr hIN
ia committee we're underrf00d to he rTr
pared to repeat their sftsrIpf lnsgrsfss
fui in committee, ~ Add such erfr1ne1fs
legislation AZ tht bili - ~ eoSify - ~
eral lsxs and the soi1iers h0nuf hdl
Washington, jan. ~ -Prsssntssior u
the Fordney emergency tariff bin ~ ~
Senate today by the hnarce eordrniffsf
viii formally launch what pr0rnise~ ~ -
long and determined ngh' hours ri
djscussion and en- avaisneAs ~ srsnf
fueBfs await the measure and - or
come - admitted % ~ doubtful
While the Senes~ . p~vrsrirr frr
consideration n N. ~-n.rg,n-y rnss.r.
expected ~ berin late IN fh- resk ~
House ways and means eornr1fftes w
continue i.s hearings On permanent 'ar'f
revision
Other important .~sir. .~siting ~
ton by the senate are MOTIONS - re~ry.
slider paSsage of ths Poin6~r'e- anf'
strike bill. ard The resolution ~ STRIP fs-
crlfiting until the army ]. re1ucsf - IN :
0D0rncn The l.ster Restitution . evDeefsd
% 20 % the House despite S~rs's on-
position.
Debate on the bill fo- Federal r~v1-
{ lsfiOn of the meat Industry WI - w.
gIrned by the senate torrc~-r~, whfn
Sonsfor Sh-rrn.n, R~-nhli-sn, uliro's
plans long attack on tns rn@asfi-r fhs
I bill - 20 be voted on snaiiy Ianuary "A
Hearings on the Johnsor Tnraiyrsft,r
bill are ~ he cio~ed tounorrr~ hv 10
senate Immigration corlwf.f@e t0ru-
mi-eioner-G Gener-sl % Irruigrzfion Cam
netti, who arrived home SATURDAY, after
study ~ immigration qI~Sfion- uT tr-
rope, will bs the last witness heard, the
Z committee then meeting m evfc'ffire aa-
1 son 70 decide whether The lohnsnn I'D
or a substitute shall ne pn-sss-i or fhr
I whole question ~ emerxrnrv legislaiion
Z dropped.
The Calder ball Tor rsgaAtion q 'he
I coal industry j. 20 - taken Up t0uarruH
/ by the senate Manufactures C0mmif
( tee, with brief hearings and early seton
I planned
! Repeal of wartime AVS n f1 nr urrssarl
( today bv the Serafe SlAaisinrr Iasnnlli.
tee wnirn plans % report cut t1r iioii-.
! repeal resolution With an lneudmcuf
I concerning the food aud flri cuutrul .lR
/ Finsl acton "Wednesday or lhiraiaf
on the Borah resolution - mIfuste leat-
tIatious with the principal uavni uuNei'
/ for reducing naval huIidlng programs {.
contemplated BY the senate ioruign rein-
tlOns COMMITTEES. A iavorsble report 4.
forecast
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
COMPLETE NEW CHARTER.
Bipartisan and Citizens, Com
mittee to Meet Thurs
day.

Secretary John Krauss of the Citizens
Charter Committee is today issuig a
call for meeting of the committee in
Parlors A and ON Thursday evening at
S O'Clock According to Mr.. Krauss, the
final draft of the chaItei carrying with If
suggestions and recommendations for n
commission form of government is com
pleted, and between now and Thursday
night, the Bi-Partisan Committee will
have a meeting to finally approve OF the
draft.
At the meeting on Thursday night, the
Bipartisan Committee will explain the
details OF the new bill 70 the Citizens
Committee, and following its Endorsement
of the charter bill it will be presented
to the Legislature.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
TOLD MANY TALES.
Police Investigating Albany Murdoek's
Hold-up Story.

Too many different tales NJ TO how he
had been held up and shot led the police
TO investigate the shooting of Albany
Nlurdock and resulted in his arrest on n
charge of attempted highway robbery snd
larceny. AIurdock reported to the police
that on New Years eve he was held up
and shot in the forearm by another
Negro on the Causeway. He was arraigned
in Municipal Court today, and at the
request of Prosecutor Davis the case con-
tinued until Wednesday and bail fixed at
81 900.
According TO Detective Mcdaniel, who
arrested Murdoch, the nah lay in wait
on the causeway, near b street, for
another man and girl. When Murdock
jumped out of ambush at his intended
victim, the detective said, Renza Porter,
the man, drew revolver and fired, the
shot striking Murdock in the shoulder.s
Murdock slipped away in the darkness
and later reported to the police that he
had been held up and shot. He changed
his story several times until the police
became suspicious. He is also alleged to
have stolen an ivory cue ball.