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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-16
BEER QUESTION
TO SUCCESSOR

WASHING TON. March 1s.-Internal
Revenue Commissioner Williams an
nounced today that he viii take no
action on the opinion handed down by
former Attorney General Palmer. that
beer may be prescribed for the sick.
nor on te opinion that there can be
no limitation on the number Of pre-
scriptions a physician may issue.
Commissioner Williams said that the
revision Of the prohibition regulations
70 conform to the opinions would be
left to his successor.
The internal revenue commission
has tentatively agreed upon lifting the
restrictions upon the removal of liquor
from bonded warehouses on May 1,
it was stated. This matter will also
be subject to the approval of Mr.. VII
liamS successor
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-16
LAD TRIED APRIL 5

KNOX Ind. March I6.-Cecil Bur
kett. u years old, charged with mar
dering Bennie slavin. a playmate 4
years his junior, IN the Burlett back
yard at ora. Ind. last Thanksgiving
day. viii face trial IN Starke circuit
court here on April 8.
Bennie's father. a merchant. will aid
the prosecution, while Cecirs father a
laborer. VIII spend his last penny in
an effort to clear the lad Of guslt.
Principal witnesses in the case are
children OF tender years.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-16

shot in one of the two rooms oc-
cupied by himself and Clara
Hamon or that she held the gun
which shot him. Her plea is that
she was protecting herself with
the gun and was attempting to
escape through the door of her
room when Hamon attacked her.
Can her attorneys convince the
jury that such is the case or will
the state break down that de-
fense with its group of witnesses
prove to the jury that Clara
Hamon had planned the deed and
shot in cold blood2
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-16
HASKELL & BARKER
WAGE REDUCTION

MICHIGAN CITY. Ind. March Is
Nearly $500 employees will be affected
BY a 10 per cent wage reduction an
nounced today by the Haskell &
Barker Car company to become effec-
tive tomorrow officials Of the com
pany declared that the cut Is made
necessary BY present business condI-
tions. Only part OF the plant IS now
in operation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-16

Have your First Communion Photo
taken oy the Majestic Studio-this
must be the photo you'll always be
proud OF. Beautiful easel frame in
Guided free with each order. Make
appointment today. Majestic Studio.
5s5 Holman street. near state, phone
1R7 Hammond. All work strictly guar
apta~d or money refunded 3-1s-1S
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-16
FUNERAL ON FRIDAY

The body Of Mrs William strunb.
who died yesterday morning at the
Washington park hospital In Chicago.
was brought today TO the home Of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John FoIlmar.
,93 Calumet avenue. Hammond. The
funeral Will be held Friday morning
at O'Clock from st. Joseph's church
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-16
CYCLE SKIDS
MAN HURT

Charles La Baundy received a pain
full fracture Of the leg yesterday when
his motorcycle skidded in the car
tracks in front Of the Orpheum theater
throwing him to the pavement. He Ia
in st. Margaret's HOSPITAL
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-16
Thieves Enter House

Nick Bereolos 1S3 Logan street, re-
ports that thieves entered his house
some time last night and got away
with $3.50 in cash. Entrance was
gained through a front window.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-16
SCOUTMASTERS TO
Be BANQUETTED

Thlrty-n boy scoutmasters are &c
be the guests of the Hammond Ro-
tary club at a banquet to be given at q
place to be designated later on March
g. This is in recognition Of theII
fine services in the interests OF the
Boy Scout movement in Hammond
These men have given hours Of their
time every week in training boys 10
better citizenship. All they get out OF
it is the consciousness Or having done
their duty. The Rotary club intends
that they shall know the public ap-
preciates taeIr efforts.
WILL. GO TO VALPARAISO
The announcement was made that q
Rotary club is to be instituted in Val
paraiso a. March is. 1t Is expected
that members and their wives to the
number OF about IS win 90 in auto
mobiles from Hammond to give the
netghboring city the proper send on.
President Tennanl announced that
there would be nominations Tor mem
bers of the board OF directors. who are
to In turn elect the officers for the en-
is to take place three weeks from yes
;erday.
All OF the present directors were
nominated. These included Thomas
r. Tennant. Fred Crumpaclzar. DR.. G
4 Smith, B. J. Steelman. Robert D
Licklider and Joseph Thompson.
In addition to the old directors tn
following persons from the member
ship were nominated. George Han
nauer. Fred o. Paige. Morse Dellplain.
Bill Beatty 0. A. Krinbi1 and Dr.. Z. 5,
Jones
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-16

Delivered By TDHS Carriers In
Hammond and We1s Hammond.
Soc Per ETonzh- Ora Streets and
News StandE. 60 Fer Copy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-16
THE WEATHER.

Generally fair tonight nnd T'hurs-
aayI rising temperature Thursday.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06
G. U. Notes

CASTOR Hall. at Georgetown Coll
lege, will be crowded with alumni
and students from all the schools
tonight. on the occasion Of tn. first
concert to be given by the Glee and
Mandolin clubs In a number of
years.
Edward p. Donovan, professor Of
music. who planned the concert to
help get the athletic association out
Of debt, has arranged a program
that includes q number of we'll
known local artists.
The fourth prize debate of the
Law School will be held the even
ing of March Is. 1t is announced
by Hugh ]. Fegan. assistant dean.
Never before in Georgetown's his
tory has so, much interest been TAX
en- in debating as shown this wear.
Georgetown's entrance into the bie
field of college debate Yale and
Princeton having clashed with the
Blue and Gray debaters last week
marks q great stride forward.
DIR. Roscoe Pound, dean of IN.
Harvard Law School, will lecture AZ
the National Museum Friday before
the School Of Foreign Service.
The freshman class at the Law
School is planning a big prom" for
the evening Of April at the ward
man Park Hotel.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06
Knights of Pythias

Grand Chancellor Gray has made
the following committee assign
ments Of the Grand Lodge, X. of P,
for 1921:
Judiciary-H. P. Wiley. ); Ed
ward Dunn. 2; ]. T Cuthbert. I; H
J. Gasson. "a; f. W. Morcock. 30.
Grievance-Lee b. Emory. IL: r. r.
Weagley. .; c. Kennicutt, Z. FL
nance-w. B. Hardy, IS; II. NJ. Van
1ervort. 5; R. A. Reeves. "a. Gre
dentials-W. E. Poole, IL; Fhoma.
]. Cason. %; Frank Kerper. IS. Re-
pcrts-W. A Wilding, IL; James ~
Kline, 5; W. c. Deane, 90. State of
tire order-J. NJ. Ramsey, &c; NJ. H.
koningsberg, "a; G. F. Day, 30.
Printing-Hugh Reid. 25: W. A.
kimmel, IL: W. r. Carver, 20. War
rants and Charters-E. J. Newcomb,
10; G. Segretti, 26; ]. H. Stone, 80.
Rules-E. c. Snyder. 20; Albert Kah-
lert' 10; c. NJ. Spencer, 81. Frater-
nal Correspondence-A. A. E. Gorham,
"a; T. c. Pulizzi, 20; J. B. Bailey,
81 Military Department-R. T.
Whiting, Z; II. C. Glading, 2; Thom-
as c. Landon, IL. Insurance De-
partment-John II. Kline. ST., 5: Is
rael Somers, IL; H. G. Wagner. l2.
Necrology-Perry p. Patrick, 2; B.
Tarantini, IS; d. NJ. Freeman, %.
Pythian Education-George W. Ha-
ley, %; c. w. Ruhl. 2; C. Ceremeli,
IS. Subdivision and Reference C.
+. McAllister. 80; S. NJ. Pearson. 10:
J. z. Wilson. "a. Publicity-Jobn
B. Dickman. Z; Lee B. Emory, IL;
Fred Yates. Il: C. A. johnson, %:
N. Giradi, IS; r. E. L. Thomas. 2s:
W. o. Owen. 90. AthIetics-C. Ken.
nicutt, 4; r. r. weagley, 2; ], T.
Cuthbert, I; Thomas J. Hartford. ~:
e. c. Snyder. %; S. S. Price, 30.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06
VETS OF FOREIGN
WARSPLAN MOVE
TO INCREASE DUES
Seek. Funds to Aid Legis-
lation for Soldier
Welfare.

There Is a movement on foot to
increase the dues in all posts of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars. In order
that they may be able 10 take a
more effective interest in soldier
welfare work. The matter may be
taken up at a meeting to be held
Friday at the old Naval Hospital.
Ninth street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. southeast.
Plans have been completed for the
State Department entertainment TO
be held March Is.
Takoma Park Post. No. $50. has
been granted its charter.
Thomas s. Gregg. past commsn-
der-in-chief Of the Veterans of For
eign Wars. is a candidate for Assist
ant Secretary OF War. He has the
united support OF the organization
in this District. as well as in the
other departments throughout the
country.
The Ladies'-AuxiIisry held a box
social on February 2S at Pythian
Temple. There was a large gather
ing and a tidy sum was realized for
welfare work among the hospital
soldier patients in this city. The
guests of honor were the mother
and sisters OF Fred Barrack, one O,
the local boys killed in the war. for
whom Fred Barrack Post is named.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06
u. s. w. V.

Col. John Jacob Astor Camp has
conferred the military degree on
four recruits, and will hold a meet
ing tomorrow evening to muster in
several more. The camps COM
mander is in the hospital.
Gen. NJ. Emmett Urell Camp is
enjoying q recruiting fever and has
mustered in Comrades Alfred J.
Harvey. Newton 8. Keyser and Mai.
E. g. Shields as members
Col. James s. Petit Camp Tues
day evening will confer the military
degree under the supervision of
Commander Maj. F. A. Royce, and
make arrangements for a recruiting
campaign.
Commander = in Chief wither-
spoon, who arrived here Tuesday,
was royalty entertained by the com
rades of the department. On We'd
nesday he was the guest at a dinner
at the City Club. with the depart
ment and camp officers as host. On
Thursday he was rendered q recep.
tion by the entire department, in
Pythian Temple,N and a luncheon
was served. and on Friday he was
escorted about the city and wit
messed the inaugural ceremonies.
Many national legislators attended
the functions. Past Commander-in-
Chief Capt. Daniel v. Chesholm act
ed as master Of ceremonies.
Richard ]. Harden Camp mustered
IN a class OF recruits Thursday.
Resolutions of coincidence on the
death of Comrade Michael ]. Quirch
were adopted and the charter or
dered draped for thirty days in
memory Of the deceased.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06
Rainbow Division.

In the course of the "get-togeth-
err meeting to be held tomorrow
evening in the dugout. 1904 E street
northwest, President Edw. ]. Ma
han expects to receive verbal re-
port from Comrade Edwin Stubbs.
who was appointed to act as COM
mittee to cooperate with officials
in locating a suitable location for
the d. c. Chapters carnival, to. be
held here April 1870.
The question of changing the
quarters of the local Forty-second
Chapter will be considered. At the
last meeting C. +. Harrington. who
iy in charge of the Service Mems
Club. expressed regrets that the
present dugout was not large
enough for the meetings.
Comrade Harold Rodier will tell
Of the progress being made by the
graves registration commission. n.
Comrade Rodier recently returned
from Europe after years service
with this commission.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06

new ELK LEADER
NOTED AS FRIEND
OF SICK and NEEDY
P. j. Callan Makes 40
Benevolent Calls a
Week, Is Estimate.

The annual election OF officers In
Washington Lodge, No. 81. of Elks,
attracted a record attendance on
Wednesday night.
There were contests in only three
Offices. James A. Balderson being
elected to the lower chair. that of
esteemed Jecturing knight. and
Gustav w. Brahler and James A.
Farrell both being elected to trus-
teeships by overwhelming majori-
ties.
There was particular jubilation
in EIkdom owing to the fact that
p. j. Callan was unanimously pro-
mcted to exalted rulers chair. and
it was given most emphatic express
sion.
Born in Portland. Me-, January !.
1875. Cailan came to Washington
in his early manhood and engaged
in business. He retired from busi-
ness about four years ago, but
when the necessities of the war as
serted themselves he took up gov
ernment work, to which he devoted
himself throughout the war.
A year ago, when he was elected
to the ONCE OF esteemed leading
knight, the chair in Elkdom that
personifies and devotes itself to
charity. Callan resigned his posi-
tion in the War Department and for
the last eleven months has devoted
his time to ministering to sick and
needy. 1t Is estimated that he
makes about forty calls per week
to hospitals and homes. 1t 10 be-
lieved there is no parallel for this
in America.
Daniel r. Million was elected to
succeed Callan as esteemed leading
knight. and John II. Ontrich was
promoted to the chair of esteemed
loyal knight.
Lieut. William s. Shelby and NJ.
G. Mccormick, the perennial secre-
tary and treasurer of Washington
Lodge of Elks. were renamed for
these Offices. as was Thomas ]. King
to the office Of tiler. a post which
he no doubt can and will hold as
long as he desires.
Howard NJ. Peter, retiring ex-
allied ruler. was honored by the
lodge with a unanimous election as
delegate to the Grand Lodge. James
NJ. Ward was elected alternate.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06
CATHOLICS HEAR
SHAHAN TODAY ON
CHURCH'S PRESS
X. of c. Urged to Attend.
Meeting in Interest
OF Periodicals.

knights Of Columbus have been
urgently requested to attend the
mass meeting this afternoon in Con-
zaga Auditorium at o'clock, RI.
Rev. Bishop Shahan. Of the Catholic
University. being the principal
speaker. The purpose Of the meet
ing is to outline the National CATH
Ollie Press Month Campaign. which
began March l. and which + will
cover the entire month OF March
Cardinal Gibbons and two bishops
have already issued pastoral state
mepts on the subject OF Press
Month, urging their clergy and do
cesans to give the campaign cor
dial support. His EmInence Cardi-
nal Gibbons in his letter to pas
tors said:
ington last fall the Hierarchy sed
apart the month OF March. 1921. 20
be known as Press Month" in the
hope of increasing the circulation
Of Catholic newspapers and maya
zines. The power OF, the
printed word is beyond estimation.
Many a fervent Christian is indsbts
ed for the first seeds OF faith to the
perussl OF a Catholic periodical"
Carroll Council met Tuesday.
State Deputy Maurice J. McAuliffe
addressed the meeting on the new
home for the order here in wash
ington. The resolution was dis
cussed at some length and was
finally adopted with minor reserva-
tions. q
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06
Woodmen of the World

National Camp enjoyed a UNIQUE
entertainment at its session la st
Thursday night when Sovereign I.
r. Rabbit furnished various kinda
of music.
Elm Camp adjourned early, from
last Thursdays meeting in order
to march in a body to the vaude-
Vile ana ball at Pythian Temple.
given by the Uniform Rank.
The flag presentation to Fraser
Camp Monday night was made n
most enjoyable affair Many Chop-
pers of the city with their families
were present.
Mount Vernon Camp holds a busI-
ness meeting every first Thursaav
and social session every third Of
the month.
Old Glory Camp met Tuesday.
Ways and means were discussed for
stimulating interest among the
large number of woodmen who feel
that their duty is ended when they
pay their insurance premiums.
Oak Camp Is planning to put on
limitations in full according to the
ritual. Captain Carl A. Gale is TO
act az Master Of Ceremonies.
The Boosters' Club Inaugural
Committees are busy, receiving and
entertaining visiting Choppers
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06
Red Men

Great Sachem Strobel. Great Chief
OF Records Bunch, and Great Keeper
of wampum Dennis. accompa MED
by a delegation from the Degree
OF Pocahontas. visited Alexandria
Monday. the occasion being the in
stitution Of a council of the branch.
The initiatory work was conferred
by the team Of Idaho Council. The
Great Pocahontas of Virginia and
her stan were present
The Red Mems building committee
has elected the following officers:
T. H. Dennis. chairman; w. b. Gar
ner, secretary, and F. ID. Seiffert,
treasurer.
The Booster Committee Of Senaca
Tribe announce a special program
for their next meeting. W. G.
Smoot is reported as being conva-
lesCent.
Great Senior Sycamore Emory
visited Sioux and osceola Tribes at
their last meetings and report that
both tribes are doing good work.
A class adoption was held by Sioux
Tribe in the Wigwam of Idaho last
night.
Red Wing. No. 20. announces
several Rspres will address
the meeting tomorrow night.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06
Catholic Fraternity

Rev. Frances ]. tHurney. assist
ant pastor of st. Patricks Crurch
and chaplain of the fraternity ls
lending his every effort to encour-
age afiiliation with the local as
semblies. II would like to see
every Catholic man and woman in
Washington affiliated with the
Catholic Fraternity" says Chaplain
Hurney. The organization has al
ready done some splendid work both
here and in Baltimore, and / cor
daily recommend 1t to my Catholic
people"
st. Rita's Assembly met in their
meeting rooms at the Aloysius Club
on Friday and complete report
from the new home committee was
made and accepted. The fraternity
will hereafter meet In st, Peters
Hall. Third and z streets southeast.
The assembly also passed on the
resolution for affiiiation with Capt.
toi Assembly In forming chapter,
Capitol Assembly viii meet in st.
Peters Hallson Friday evening.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06
G. w. u. Notes.

Members of the senior classes are
jubilant over the success of the
rummage sale held during the past
week at 201s Georgia avenue north
west. Miss Martha waring was
chairman of the committee In charge
of the sale. Proceeds will be used
to defray senior week expenses and
to supply a university endowment
fund
The student council at the uni
versity has adopted formal consti-
tuition and bylaws. which will en-
able it to function with greater
smoothness in the future. The
council has made arrangements
whereby all student organizations
will list events in advance SO as
to avoid conflict OF dates.
The following students have been
pledged to membership in fraterni-
ties: Kappa Alpha fraternity, A.
Wilson, of the Law School: Sigma
Kappa sorority. Miss Hazel Balm. of
Columbia College; and Sigma Chi.
]. r. Lowry, of the Law School.
c. Walter Parker, business man
ager of the Cherry Tree. student
year book. has announced the ap-
pointment of John G. Ladd and Miss
Bischoff as solicitors of subscrip-
tions. The publication will appear
within a month or two.
Arthur Gronna, of Kappa Sigma.
who has received the degree of
bachelor of arts. from the univer-
sity, will register in the Law
School.
Alpha M chapter of Kappa Alpha
fraternity has announced the ini-
tiation of Ferris Walker. Benjamin
Lehman, Holman Kindle, John
Gardner, Robert Benner and Will
liam Roberts.
Kappa Alpha fraternity will give
it's annual spring ball on We'd
nesday. March 80
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06
Softer Jazz Prevails.

Thomas Joseph Cannon. the we'll
known director OF the Palace SYM
phony. has just returned from a
weeks survey of music conditions
in New York City.
Mr.. Cannon agrees with the gen
eral belief that jazz is dying. but
he declares it is only noisy jazz
that is on the decline. The element
OF syncopation in music, however
is more popular than ever, he de-
clares, though IL is a softened, more
melodious jazz. made possible by the
muting of all brass instruments and
the addition OF string tones, chiefly
of the banjo. The traps and the
saxophone still hold a high place In
popular music. he asserts.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06
American Legion

The birth of the American Le-
gion will be celebrated tomorrow
night at o'clock in the auditorium
of the Cosmos Club. when George
Washington Post. No. l. the first
post in that organization. will pre-
sent a varied program of speakers,
followed by an old-fashioned sup
per. The principal speaker of the
evening will be Maj. Gen. Wendell
G. Neville, who led the Marines in
their famous dash on the Western
front. He will relate in dramatic
style his story, From Paris to Cob
lenz." Past Department Comman-
der f. Lester Jones will tell of the
early history OF the organization.
while Department Commander
James A. Drain will tell of the Le-
gion and its doings at the present
time.
Other features will include musi-
cal selections and brief remarks iby
Commander Howard S. Fisk, who
will preside. There will be placed
on exhibition for the members a
leather-bound book containing the
signatures of the thousand or more
charter members of this post. The
sixteen former service men who Sc
cured the charter from the national
organization include z. Lester
Jones. Howard NJ. Peter, Howard s.
Fisk, NJ. G. Greenfield. ]. Bentley
Mulford. Henry Leonard. Charles E.
Johnston (deceased), l.. Clarkson
Hines, Donald MacGregor, Sergt.
Prentiss Knut. Ralph A. Wolfe, n.
c. Turnage, Lewis p. Clephane, John
Lewis Smith. William G. Glenn and
Frank A. Connolly.
The original cablegram sent to
Gen. Pershing, announcing the for
nation of the post. which was Ar
hrst named after him, will also be
on exhibition. together with other
interesting mementos.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06
GROWS
IN BIG MASONIC
CLUB CONVENTION
Sec. Stevens Receiving
Avalanche of Mail from
All Over u. S.

On March rs the convention com
nittee Of the National League OF
Masonic Clubs, Of which Past Grand
Master James w. Witten Is chair
nan. will establish headquarters at
he New Ebbitt Hotel. Great prog
eess is being made by the various
mbcommittees in connection with
he annual convention, to be held
In this city May 10. IL and IL. S. c.
5ready has been appointed chair
man of q speakers committee which
will bring to the attention OF all
branches OF Masonry In the District
"details regarding the convention,
and solicit their assistance and CO.
operation in handling the gigantic
lnair. Charles A. Stevens. secre-
.ary of, the general convention COM
mittee, receives an avalanche of
nail each day from clubs all over
the country. containing inquiries
regarding various details in con-
nection with the convention.
Kallipolis Grotto outdid all pre-
vious attempts in the way of en-
.ertaining Tuesday evening at the
Masonic Temple Auditorium. The
program. In charge of Past Monarch
Charles D. Shackelford, included Sc
sections by the Grotto Band, Prof.
Julius Hamper. director; quartet
and solo numbers by Miss Ruby Pot
er, Miss Ritchie Mclean. James
E. Young and Fred Shafer. with
seorge Wilson. pianist; violin Sc
lections by Mrs. Raymond B. Dick
sy, Mrs. Baker, accompsnist. and
readings by Mrs. Goodman Follow
Ing the entertainment refreshments
were served and dancing INDUCED
In until midnight.
Within the next few days Mon
arch Castleman p. Boss will send
20 the membership an elaborate cir
cular announcing the Grotto Sur
prise" ceremonial to be held at Old
Masonic Temple on March 90. The
details are not yet ready for an
pouncement. but the program of the
evening will be replete with sur
prises and super-surprises. A large
class of candidates is already as
sured and Past Monarch Charles D.
Shackelford is arranging his own
little line Of surprises" for them.