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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-05-31
REORGANIZ
Of P0sT0FF ICES
BEGUN BY. WORK
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington, May 0.-Postmas-
ter General Work has begun n
thorough reorganization of the
postoffices of the country as a re-
suit of the discovery recently that
more than a quarter million doll
lars was needlessly spent each
year in one Of the larger offices of
the country.
An official of the office Of the
chief postal inspector was detailed
by DIR. Work when he was first as
sistant postmaster general to make
a detailed analysis of surplus help,
material and apparatus in the post
office in question. After four
months reorganizing various de-
partments it was found. it was said,
that 100000 could be saved each
year in the maintenance of the Of
flee. DR.. Work was so impressed
that upon assuming the postmaster
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-05-31

Lieut.. Gen. Nelson A. Miles or
dered young Lieutenant Rowan to
deliver a message to Garcia"
Discretion, initiative and bravery
were required. Rowan did not ask
who Garcia was, where he could
he found, or how to get there. In
stead he delivered the message to
General Garcia, in the interior r.
Cuba, where Garcia with his little
band of patriots was almost sur
rounded by Spanish forces. Rowan
knew that if the message were in
tercepted by the Spaniards he
would be shot or han ed as a spy
Garcia heartened by the prom
Use OF aid from the United States
just entering the war with Spain,
fought on and the foe was over
come.
Lieutenant Rowan was cited by
General Miles in dispatches tc
Washington as follows:
"This was a most perilous I'M
dertaking, and in my judgment
Lieutenant Rowan performed ar
act of heroism and cool daring that
has rarely been excelled in the an
nails OF warfare"
Rowan later was appointed lieu
tenant colonel OF volunteers. and
in 1908 was retired from the reg
ular army with the rank of major
He resides in San Francisco.
Journal Want Ads Bring Results
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-05-31
THRTIING DESERT
SCENES IN PICTURE OF
THE "ARABIAN love-

A thrilling. colorful story Of the
desert was presented yesterday for
the first time at the Pastime thea
ter and tho great picture is being
repeated today. 1t IS the new Will
liam Fox picture, Arabian Love
with John Gilbert as the star and
with Barbara Bedford In the lead
ing feminine role. Most of the story
is set in the desert, with few
scenes located in the city Of Al
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-05-31
HE KNOWS WHEREOF HE

J. F. Harper 41G Navarro St,
San Antonio. Texas. writes: II con-
slider Foley's Honey and Tar abso-
lutely the best cough remedy on
the market ] know whereof ]
speak. having tried it In my own
family. My wife took a severe
cough and at night it was almost
incessant. ! gave her a few doses
Of Foley's Honey and Tar. In a
little while she went to sleep aid
slept soundly the entire night. Your
remedy acts quickly and relief is
permanent" Sold everywhere.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-05-31
RECOGNITION Of
ROWAN s HEROIC
ACT IS PLANNED
Man Who Carried the Fa-
nous Message to Gar
ella" in 1893 May Get
a Medal or Service Cross
tBy The Associated Press.)

San Francisco. Calf. May 3d.
Lieut.. Col. Andrew S. Rowan, re-
tired, the man who carried the
famous message to Garcia" in
1898, during the Spanish-American
war, will receive a belated recog-
milton for bravery, if Senator Sam
uel f. Shortridge of California can
bring it about. The senator has
received assurances from Secretary
of War Weeks that he will take up
with the army board having juris-
diction the granting of a medal or
of distinguished service cross.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-05-31

Pastime Theater-Repeating to-
day John Gilbert as the star in
arabian Love; also repeating
Larry Semon in the comedy, "The
Star Boarder," and the "Fox News
pictures.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-05-31

giers. The desert scenes with their
shelk, their outlaws. their cara
vans, their cowardice and their
courage. are particularly we'll done.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-05-31
Go Now

Summer? An amazing summer.
land! You'll never spend more de-
lightful, restful, interesting summer
anywhere. That l. an eastener
who has Travelled widely-can assure
you.
Special low-raie, round trip fares
now in effect--No more Var Tar.
The thing to do is go this summer
while you may. Ask any railroad
ticket agent for further information,
or mail the coupon below.
You too will acclaim it the best
trip Of your life.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-05-31
Girls COIIauiate School

Thirty-first year begins Sept. 2Sth.
Accredited. Offers General Col
lege Preparatory. Special courses
2 years graduate work. voca-
tional. cultural. Beautiful Spanish
buildings. Outdoor life a reality.
Miss Parsons and Miss Dennen,
Principals.
Adams Street. Los Angeles. calf
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-05-31
Theaters Today

"B" Theater--Agnes Ayres as
the leading character in THE Or
deal" tho cast also including Con-
rad Nagel and Clarence Burton, is
still at the "B" and the picture is
being repeated today. Also repeat
ing the Holmes "Travelogue" and
Current Events" pictures.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-05-31
THE PALISADES SCHOOL

An ideal School and Home by the sen
kindergarten and College Preparatory.
Students admitted anytime. Each indi-
yidual chUds needs studied, and the
training that best fits given. Sleep. eat
and study out-of-doors. Moderate tuition,
Write today for interesting illustrated
booklet Mrs Sallle Watson Common, A.
B.. Principal. Santa Monica. Calf.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-05-31

Lyric Theater-"The Sheik's
Wife," Vitagraph feature with an
all-star cast. a sensational love-
drama of the Orient, is being re-
peated today; also repeating the
Goodwin Graphic comedy. Ship
Alloy"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-05-31
Different Everywhere

"a world in ITSELF" traveller who
has seen the world has said. IRE
sembles the Holy Land in general
typographical aspects" comments
another. ''Like Italy, third re-
marks. Like SPAIN asserts a
fourth. cts Egypt" thinks fifth
globe trotter, seeing CALIFORNIA;
great Mojave Desert.
The fact is, each picks out the like
ness that he likes, as moving picture
men select there the foreign atmos-
phere they need.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-05-31
That Vital Change

If you seek real diversion for your
family and yourself, complete
change of environment, and refresh
ment of the body and the mind, you
have wonderland within your reach
that will satisfy myriad require
ments.
The greater the change the better
value in vacation-say most doctors.
But don't 60 for healthfulness alone.
There your favorite summer sports,
no matter what they may be, are at
their best. You simply make your
choice of what you'll do today, to-
morrow, or month hence, and Dame
Nature seems to wave magic wand.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-05-31
Information Coupon

All-Year Club of Southern California,
Sec. 1925, Chamber of Commerce Bldg.
Los Angeles, California.
Please send me full information about the
summer vacation possibilities in Southern Cali
fornia.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-05-31

You see it all, by motor if you
wish, travelling over four thousand
miles of roads as smooth as those of
France.
You visit great estates like Eng
lands, climb mountain peaks, visit the
old Spanish missions, battle at a ia
nous sea shore, rest at a wilderness
retreat, or take part in the life of a
great city, only few hours ride from
all these unique attractions. You 90
anywhere by motor, train or trolley.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-05-31
i'm your own United States
By AN EASTERNER

MILLIONS want to "go abroad"
N1 vaguely imagining enchanted
lands and different" scenes. And
they think of taking ocean liners-and
then of the expense.
But scores of thousands now have
found a "trip abroad in the United
States, and they go every summer
comfortably and economically by
train.
Rainless Yet Cool
That trip is to Southern California
where the U. S. Weather Bureau
has found these average summer tenn
peratures over 44-year period:
Temperature
The average mean temperature in Southern calfor-
mia for the past a. years (U S. Weather Bureau Rec
ords) is as follows: June, 66-July, 7o-August, IL
September, 50. ~e@
The same records show that great city In the cen-
ter Of this section has the average only day
in June days in July. three in August and three
in September vince the Thermometer touches or exceeds
90 degrees.
The air Is usually dry, 90 higher Temperatures are
comfortable here that would be uncomfortable In the
East where humidity emphasizes heat.
Southern California averages 500 days Of sunshine
Summer is the ranless season so you can plan
perfect weather for your fun.
So there is in Southern Califor-
MIA for your enjoyment a delightful
summer climate to add to the gran
deur and the beauty Of this favored
land.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-12-30
HAMMOND GIRLS SERIOUSLY INJURED In ERE-AUT0 SMASI
CASE ENDED

The Groman-Muenich receivership
case. which had been occupying the
attention OF Judge critics in Room :
of the Hammond Superior court for
two days. came to an abrupt term
ination this morning when the at
torneys and principals after several
consultations, announced that a ibas-
Is Of settlement had been reached.
Gus Muenich. against whom DR..
II. c. Groman had brought action
for an accounting of the affairs of
the Consolidated Realty Co, fur
nished figures on the finances of the
corporation. The treasury was re-
stocked ard payments vii lat once
be made on the mortgage which has
been hanging over the Nee Hotel
property.
I : was decided to re-organize the
corporation and put it on a sound
business basis. Bylaws. which
were not considered necessary at
first, Will be adopted. A new board
of directors will 100 formed. 1t will
be composed of Mr.. Muenich and
one of his daughters. DR.. Grroman
and l. L Bomberger an dc. &. Tink-
ham who represented the litigants
in the suit.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-12-30

To sell or offer for sale. directly
or indirectly. any quail at any time
To Kill or pursue any waterfowl
between sunset of any dav and
sunrise of the following morning.
To hunt squirrels before the first
day Of August or after the frst day
of December.
To hunt rabbits with a ferret at
any time.
To have a ferret In your pos
session without a permit.
To hunt with any kind of fire.
arms on Sunday.
To hunt any kind Of game from
the tenth day OF January to the first
day Of April.
To hunt on any land without
procuring permission to do so from
the owner or tenant thereof.
To hunt any game by means OF
a searchlight attached to an auto
mobile or to shoot along or upon
a public highway.
To dig out or smoke out OF their
dens any fur-bearing animal.
To hold game birds or fur-bear-
ais diAAtAt4AS I'll NAOSCQ 6OdcOA
without a certificate of inspection.
Since October 10 a reward or 800
has been offered by the department
of conservation to any person fur
nishiug Information leading to the
arrest and conviction of any per-
son unlawfuIly. using dynamite or
other explosive in any OF the waters
of the state.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-12-30
TWO HAMMOND
FIREMEN ARE HURT

Two Hammond f1remen were ser
iously injured, one probably fatally
when the ladder which they were
scaling TO combat roof blaze, snap T
ped in two. plunging both men to
the ground, "a feet below 1t is
an ironical side-light that the puny
shingle fire which did less than s20
damage may result in the death of
one of the firemen
1t was while climbing to the roof
of the two story dwelling at 167
Wabash avenue occupied by Law
renee File and family, to cxtinguish
a blaze there, that the ladder on
which were Rudolph Hansen and
Joe Platzki, broke in the center.
hurting both men to the ground.
Platzki, lower of the two, on the
ladder. crumbled in a heap where
he fell. An instant later Hansen.
seemingly turning a back-spring in
the air. bolted downward and fell
over the form of Piatzki.
Hansen. in spite of the fact that
he fell upon Platzki. is the more SER
iously injured. He was taken TO
st. Margarets hospital where the
surgeon, DR.. o. Q. Melton. pronoun-
ced his condition critical DR.. Mel
ton late today was working upon an
X-Ray examination to determine
whether the flreman's spine had been
fractured. Hansen suffered serious
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-12-30

bruises to his forehead, shoulders
md back. According to DR.. Melton
-he. spine was given a wrench, pos
ibly even fractured. by the peculiar
backward somersault taken by the
fireman when the ladder cracked.
Platzki's left shoulder, forearm
and wrist are badly scratched and
bruised He suffered no broken bon
ies. DR.. Melton sent him home.
Both men are members or Com
3. Captain Peters. They responded
with Company I to the Wabash
avenue alarm at a. m. The roof
fire at the File residence was oc-
casioned by sparks. The damage
was nominal.
Hanson. so years old. lives with
his family at 276 Towle street. He
is chaffeur. Joe Platzki. aged 81.
is a pipeman and lives at ISL wa
bash avenue. The accident to
Platzkt occurred within a stones
throw OF, his home.
Shortly after this fire the depart
ments one and four were called to
the Standard Steel Car plant 70
fight a $500 blaze that burned out
sheds in the north end OF the sand
blast. Hot Goals dropped from
passing engine is believed TO have
ignited paint pools. The fire spread
rapidly and gave firemen a hard
tussIe for a hour
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-12-30
GARY PROSPERED
MUCH THIS YEAR

1922 Gary bank clearings will be
greater than any previous year in
the history. This was shown today
when officials of the Gary Clearing
House Association were preparing
their annual report.
According TO c. r. kuss. presi-
dent of the Gary Clearing House AS
sociation and president of the Nat
ional Bank of America, Gary has
experienced its greatest year in
banking circles. He intimated that
the 1922 total would probably be
three times greater than any other
previous year.
Clearing for 1921 reached q total
or s57.s45 401.15 while the 1922 to-
tai viii reach approximately $780,
600 10000. On top of this the an
nual report viii show that the
growth has steadily climbed show
ing steady revival OF business.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-12-30
GAME WARDENS STIR
THINGS Up IN COUNTY

Game Wardens Al Barber and
Bryce whitaker. OF Hammond. have
had a busy week OF it rounding up
.violators Of the game laws in the
county.
The arrest OF Roy "spoony"
Granger of Thayer early in the
week was the opening Of a cam
paign against Sunday hunting.
Granger was fined 5000 when tried
at kentland.
Since then John Smith. Willie
Brands. Fred Steege. Frank Seeg-
ers and Henry Prepho were arrest
ed for illegally taking fur out of
season. Zach was fined $500 at
Crown Point.
Edward Schoon was arrested and
hned S23.70 for hunting without
license.
Since Granger was arrested there
has been considerable comment.
Many people. it seems. do not know
it is Illegal to hunt any kind OF
game with firearms on Sunday.
Some have expressed the opinion
that farmer could hunt on his own
premises on Sunday, but this is not
true
Warden Barber has pointed out
some sections Of the state hunting
laws which might avert consloer-
able grief If digested by hunters.
Here they are
1t is unlawful:
To hunt of your own premises
" thout a license.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-12-30
ENGINEERS
To HAVE A
S1AGPARTY

Officers and enlisted men Of the
I13th National Guard Engineer reg
iment. commanded by Col. A. P.
Melton. will celebrate the New
Years evening with stag party
10 be held at the Gary Commercial
club
Men from companies stationed at
East = Chicago. Indiana Harbor,
Hammond. Whiting and Gary, num-
bering nearly 500 will participate
in the evening festivities.
Members Of the 2nd Battalion.
which is commanded by Major J. NJ.
Wallace, expects to learn something
new from high military officials
concerning the proposed armory
building for Indiana Harbor.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-12-30
GRANTED DIVORCE
At CROWN POINT

CROWN POINT. Ind. Dec. CO.
Zera Brownbridge. Valparaiso resi-
dent. was granted a decree OF dl-
vorce from Meta Brown bridge BY
Judge Z. Miles Morton in the Cir
cult court at Crown Point. Al
though considerable evidence was
introduced to substantiate the al
legations set forth in the first par
agraph of the cross complaint filed
by Attorney r J. Bailey. who rep
resented the husband. the divorce
decree was awarded on the allega-
tions enumerated in the second
paragraph which charged the wo-
man with cruel and inhuman treat
ment. Among the cruelties alles-
ed was the fact that Mrs. Brown
bridge would not get her husbands
meals
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-12-30
DETECTIVE
SHOT IN YARDS

Before falling with outlet
wound in his neck. Peter ]. ham
prich. a special detective for the
8. & o. Railroad company. emptied
his gun at an unidentified negro
who he had caught breaking the
seal OF 2 box car in the Indiana Har-
Dor yards last night
Detective Hanprich was shot when
he attempted to halt the colored
man from entering the car. Al
though wounded Henprich emptied
his gun at the fleeing man. It Is
not known whether any o. the bull
let's took effect. He described the
negro as about feet 10 inches tall
of medium build. wearing a short
coat and overalls.
Detective Henprich was taken to
his home at 1924 S. Ewing avenue.
South Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-12-30
DOUBLE SHOOTING
FOLLOWS ATTACK
TfnrERNArIoNAL NEWS SERVICE

liH ENNAtilNRL NEHS SERVICEl
CHICAGU, Deo 3o.-PoI.ce-asn n
William j. O'Malley was shot and
killed early today by one of three
gunfnen who had shot Medill high
school girl returning home with
three fellow students from their
prom" at the West End Women's S
club.
The wounded girl is Miss Minnie
Flnkelstein. II. She was shot
through the hip and taken to a
hospital.
Miss Finkelstein's three compan-
ions narrowly escaped death. A
bullet cut through the clothes Of
her escort. Leo Kaufman
One Of the assailants, whose at
tack IS believed by the police 10
have been actuated by Jealousy
and a desire for revenge. was shot
and captured and Is believed to be
dying. He gave three names
John Reed" John Rieze," and
John Reese"
The man claimed at first his
home. was in Chicago. His cap.
however. bore the trademark of
Yondorf's Store, New York City.
He was shot twice through the
chest.
You'll not get single bit of
information from me-" he reiterat-
ed to the police.
He was shot down by policeman
Simon r. Kennedy. a boyhood chum
Of Policeman O'Malley. The two
also served overseas together.
Miss Frankelstein and Kaufman
were on their way home from the
Prom with Miss Bessie Klass and
Miss Finkelstein's brother Isadore.
suddenly one OF the three assailants
confronted them with a revolver.
Pardon me" he remarked.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-12-30
HOW TWO DIED
IN RAIL ACCIDENT

Further details of the shocking
rail accident in Servia wherein a
Hammond woman lost her life are
found in a Wabash dispatch which
says:
Paul Specklein 80 years old, died
this afternoon at the Karl Ulmar
homo. near Servia, of injuries suf
fered when struck by a westbound
Erie passenger train at the Seryia
station, north of here, after fu
tile attempt to rescue Mrs. Kate
Curtis, 55 years old. OF Hammond,
who was struck and killed by the
train.
specklein's skull was split and
his right arm was broken. He
lived nine hours.
Mrs Curtis's body was mangled.
Mrs Curtis with her sister Mrs.
Bert Clark of Hammond. were
awaiting the arrival of local train
to return home after a, Christmas
visit with their mother. Mrs. Mark
Middleton of Servia. Thinking
the fast passenger was local
train, Mrs Curtis stepped on to
the main line to q siding track. Ice
coated ties caused her to slip.
Geraldine Ulmar. who with her
mother and Specklein were en- route
to Chicago. made a heroic attempt
to lift the woman from the rails.
Specklein. disre egarding danger.
rushed forward and lifted Mrs. Cur
tbs as the fast passenger swept by.
knocking him. aside. The Ulmar
girl had stepped clear OF the train.
Mrs. Curtis is survived by her
mother. sister. husband and a son.
Forest Nichols of Hammond. She
lived for many years near Servia.
Specklein's s body will be taken to
Toledo. Ind, upon arrival Of sis
ter from Cleveland. O."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-12-30
MOTION FOR NEW
TRIAL OVER RULED

MICHIGAN CITY. Ind. Dec. 30
The motion of the defense for a
lew trial in the case of Mrs. Charles
. Jaeger of Gary against Herman
'aber Of the same city was over
uled late yesterday by Judge
'rumpacker of the superior court
'ounsel for Faber prayed for an
ppeal to the Indiana supreme
ourt. Mrs. Jaeger was awarded
dgment here several months ago
n the sum of s2o.7o0 for securities
hich She had turned ove~ to FabeT
O sell and she alleged that he kept
the proceeds. The bonds were a
part of those which Mrs. Jaeger
claimed she found in the spring of
1918.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-12-30

WHO knows the good Samaritan? !?
Mrs. James Markey. Sibley street.
wants to learn the names of the
Hammond people who aided the
Beeeher, Ill. auto victims of Monday
night. in the accident that claimed
the lives Of Mr.. and Mrs. Linthicum
and left their four year old daughter
manned and an orphan. Mrs. Markey
is relative of the victims She
wants to thank the rescurers. Her
phone number Is 1S53-W.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-12-30
STANDARD SUED
FOR $50, 10000

Fred Gunter, who was hit by d
truck as he was about to board a
Gary & Interurban car in Hammond
May 12. has filed suit for $4,000
damages against the Standard Steel
Car Co. Of Hammond. alleged to
be owners Of the truck
Gunter's complaint. which was
filed in the Hammond superio- court
by Attorneys McAleer, Dorsey, Gil
lett & Chaplin. states that two au-
tomobiles we're parked at the curb
in front of the interurban waiting
room. AS he stepped from between
these 70 get on the car the truck
came from the east and passed the
car or the left side. lie claims to
have been crippled for life.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-12-30
COTTLE JAZZ BAND
SECURED FOR NEW
YEARS. EVE PARTY

Charles Cottle and his "Co1Iegian
Orchestra" will furnish the music
at the Hammond Country Club par
ty tomorrow night. From 1000
O'clock to 1900 the orchestra will
play concert numbers and after mid
night it Will render the jazz for
which it is famous as one of the
best dance orchestras in Chicago.
People not having dinner reserva-
tions Will be charged IS a couple for
dancing.
The Cottle orchestra which is un-
der the Management of Benson con-
sists Of Jules Stein. piano: Roy Cole
violin; Al Cholden, saxaphone; Leo
kapp. banjo, and Chas Cottle, at
the drums.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-12-30
THE SHEIK Is
AT LARGE
LrNrERNArlcKa. NEWS sERYlcsr

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dec. %
rs he the Sheik or Chicago?"
Local police today who were try
ing to get a line on activities Of
Charles Striebei today wanted to
know. When araigned on a charge
OF vcgrancy by the night riding
squad. Striebel gave his address as
the Windy City. Letters and pho
tographs Of women from ali over
the country were found in his pock-
cts. police said.