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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-19
DIRECTORS MEET.
Brick Manufacturers Hold Meeting at
 Riverside.

Riverside, August 1S.-(Special.) l.)-The board of directors of the Alabama Fire Brick Manufacturing company held Q very enthusiastic meeting in this city yes- terday afternoon. The very fattering re- ports of the ceramic chemists that have been testing this deposit of fire clay, prove that a buff face brick can be made and by adding a small lot of manganese q flashed face brick that will rival the celebrated Ohio or New Jersey brick, can be produced right here in this district
 The board was authorized to issue $3O.O0O first mortgage, per cent, 2O-year bonds to immediately increase the facilities.
 John F. Baldwin was elected vice pres ident and c. F. Wittichen secretary of the company, both of these gentlemen were made directors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-19
News of Greensboro.

Greensboro, August -(Special)-L. J. Lawson, Jr., has returned home from a visit to Birmingham.
 Mrs. D. Goodloe of Demopols is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. w.. B. Inge.
 Mrs Julia Powers has returned from a visit to friends in Birmingham.
 MT. and Mrs. Lee M Otis and children have returned from a visit to relatives in Tuscaloosa.
 Misses Shelby and Annie Julia Garrett are visiting friends at Columbiana
 Mrs B. w. Coleman and children of Sawyerville are the guests of relatives here.
 Miss Ella Martin has returned home from a visit to relatives a Sawyerville. Mrs Charles Horton of Alicevile is the guest here of her father. Madison Jones.
 Mrs E. w. deGraffenried and son. Edward, have gone to Tate Spring to spend some weeks
 Miss Matte Dew is visiting relatives and friends in Pratt City
 Miss Della Hooton has returned home from visit to relatives in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-19
FIRST BALE OF COTTON.
Iiohtnjno Strikes Kitchen of Albert
 Ray at PrattviIIe.

Prattville, August S.-(Special.)-The first bale of cotton of this season was marketed here today by Guy and Lorrie Rice, who live near this city. They farm on the intensive plan, and have succeeded in growth even this year a good crop of cotton and corn. This first bale weighed 533 pounds and was sold to the First Ma tional bank of this city at 15 cents per pound. This Is several days earlier than the first bale was brought last season.
 The kitchen of Albert Ray, who resides on First street, was struck yesterday afternoon by lightning. Considerable dam age was done to the building. The wrecked room was soon in flames from the stroke, but timely assistance sue ceeded in extinguishing the fire. No one was hurt by the shock and the damage to the furniture was small. There were also several trees shattered by lightning during the electrical storm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-19
WILL FIGHT LAW.
Selma Bar Is Satisfied With It's Pres ent Jury System.

Selma, August 1S.-(Special)-A meeting of the Dallas Bar association was held this afternoon and committee appoint ed to go to Montgomery tomorrow to protest against that part at least of the John jury bill that has passed the house which will repeal local laws governing juries The John bill was supposed to have been practically the Dallas county jury law, but 1t was found to differ ma terially from tn Dallas law, and the lawyers of this city do not want the local law repealed, as it is as near per- lection as it can be made. in the opin- ion of the Dallas attorneys. A. l.. Mc- Leod, Daniel Partridge and J. B. Evans will go to Montgomery tomorrow, and Senator Reese has been wired to get them hearing before the Judiciary com mittee of the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-19
conoIudea Vacation.

Huntsville, August 1s.-(Special. )-Prof. Henry H. Balch, teacher for the govern ment in the Philippines, departed today for San Francisco, where he will take passage in the Pacific mail steamer "S- beria" next Tuesday for the Orient. Pro- lessor Balch has spent eight years In this service in the Philippines, and re- gently came home for a vacation after going around the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-19
Franks of LIuhtninq.

Huntsville. August 1S.- -(Special)-A bolt of lightning played pranls around the home of J. l.. Leonard on Douglass hill. damaging the house but hurting nobody. The bolt tore off a part of the roof. knocked out three gable windows, tore up a post, shattered three feet of weather boarding and patch of ceiling in room occupied by MT. Leonard, who was re- clining on a couch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-19
WATER.

Dr. John T. Chapman of Salem writes
 q regard the Tate Spring Water as the best in the United States for alimentary troubles. I use 1t in my practice and have always gotten the desired results"
 Tate Spring Water can be purchased of Fowlkes & Myatt Co.,, and will cure you at home, but quicker results will fol- low a stay of a few weeks at the Springs. where the pure. bracing noun tain air, fresh milk, fruits and vege- tables. outdoor recreation, golf, tennis. riding, etc.. combine with the waters in restoring health z
 Write today for booklets. telling all about this ideal mountain resort it's fine hotel. beautiful park grounds, and other information you owe it to your self to get
 Water on sale everywhere by leading druggists and grocerymen. ts
 Orders can be made through Fowlkes & Myatt Distributing Agents, or sent direct to the Tate Spring Company, Tate Spring, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-19
Married at Madison.

Huntsville, August 1S.-(Special Miss Virginia Tribble daughter of Robert Tribble of Madison, and Robert J. Stew art of Rowland, were married at Madison Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Mr. Gaston performed the ceremony in the company of few friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-19
WilI Accompanx Taft.

Huntsville, August 18-(Special. )-Judge Richardson, member of Congress, has been invited, and has accepted the invita- ton, to be member of the congressional party that will accompany President Taft on trip down the Mississippi river from St. Louis to New Orleans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-19
CoIored Baptists Meet.

Huntsville, August 1S.-(Special) )-The annual convention of the National Asso- citation of Colored Primitive Baptists as- sembled in Huntsville tonight and there are several hundred delegates in attend ance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-19
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CAPACITY 1100). The leading resort house of America. Particularly attractive during Atlantic City's Great Summer
 Season,
 June, July, August and September. The rooms are large and the 400 private baths are each supplied with hot and cold sea water so beneficial in rheumatic and other troubles. Exquisite music Is feature White service in both American and Euro pean Dining Rooms.
 JOSIAH WHITE & SONS COMPANY.
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20
ROBERTSDALE,

There's a good time in store for you
at the mox social at the Evangelical
church this evening. Come and enjoy
a pleasant evening Sandwiches and
coffee will be served for those not
wishing to bring a box.
William Timm has let the contract
for fine new residence to be erected
next to his present home in Indiana
boulevard. Work will begin on the
building the first part of the week.
Herman Theissen of Indiana bouIe-
ward transacted business in Shelf, Ind,
Wednesday.
Miss Cora Ebert of Roberts avenue
visited Chicago friends Tuesday.
Charles KIemm of Chicago was the
guest Of his brother. Louis Klemm Of
Indiana boulevard, Tuesday.
Edward Barnes of Reese avenue has
accepted a position with A Stewart
& Co, in Chicago.
Mrs. Mile of south Chicago visited her
sister. Mrs. Declmeyer of Indiana
boulevard, yesterday.
John Sell Of the East Side was Rob-
ertsdale visitor last evening.
Mrs. Quantz and daughter. Mrs.
Babe of Harrison avenue. attended a
birthday party in the East Side Tues
day.
Miss Ella HIATT of Pearl street Wis
tied her cousin, Miss Clara Ludke, in
South Chicago Tuesday
Mrs. E. F. Barnes of Reese avenue
was among the Chicago shoppers Tues
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20
BURNHAM

Mrs. Walter Combs and Mrs. A. W
Hunter were Hammond shoppers Tues
day afternoon
Miss Carrie Hill, who is studying in
a convent in Chicago. spent few days
at home the latter part of last week.
The two Italians arrested last week
by Marshal Joe Matchez for fighting
with shovels were tried by Judge
Hunter, and they having no money to
pay their fines, were released.
Aaron Leedy was in Hegewisch last
evening shopping.
Mrs. w. c. Combs was in Burnside
on business yesterday afternoon.
Attorney H. A. Bixby of Hammond
was in town transacting business with
Judge Hunter and Marshal Matchez
Tuesday.
A. w Hunter was in Hegewisch on
business last evening.
William Guthridge was in Chicago
on business trip Tuesday.
Miss Azalia Matchez was in Hege-
wisch shopping yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20
TOLLESTON.

G. c. Wolcott of Chicago was in this
city on business yesterday.
I. s Paustle returned to this CITY
after spending three weeks in Balti-
more.
Frank Bormann sold a lot, facing
Bormann boulevard. to L. H Slower of
Gary for the sum of $1,000 Mr.. Stow
er expects to erect a fine residence
in the near future.
W. l. Cole left yesterday for Grand
Rapids, Mich, on short business trip.
Miss Frieda Kunert spent Tuesday
in Hammond
Miss Lena Henke viii spend few
days in Gary
Mrs H Henke was in South chica-
go yesterday.
The commencement exercises of the
Beveridge school viii be held this
evening at Kunert's hall at 8 o'clock.
The following is the excellent program,
which will be given.
Invocation Observation-Disclosures.
Violin: Selected. ... Miss Eva O'Dell
Grafton Through Toll to Great
ness Observation-Disclosures. Cora NJ Lucey
Recitation: The Road to Heaven,
..............- Mary r. Ward
Essa: wendell Phillips" r. J. Kennedy
Vocal Solo: "Good-B Sweet Day.
........... .......... John Bourke
Orauon Usefulness" Willard Amstein
Recitation: The Old Ways and the
New ............ Meta n Williams
Song: In the Harbor We've Been
Sheltered" ....... Eighth Grade
Recitation: An Incident of War"
......... Lucretia G. MovaT
Piano Solo. Consolation without
Words" ............ Mamie Gordon
Essay: The Blue and the Gray ....
................. Ida NJ Mendellhall
Song. Away to the Woods" Chorus
Class History ,......... Judith Benson
Class Prophesy Martha +. Bormanr
Duet: Beautiful Moonlight" ....
49,. Inez Townsley and Anna Gibson
Valedictory ....-.-. Florence Crandal
Presentation Of Diplomas ..........
......-..... Supt F. T. IIelghwa5
/ I3tuedltllON
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20
LANSING.

John Kooy IS the proud owner Of a
new motorcycle, The Thor" Henry
swart is acting as agent for these
motorcycles. He has already sold three
of them.
Miss Martha zech is visiting in Chi
cago for several weeks.
A Ward was a Chicago Heights Wis
itor Yesterday
Henry Hndebrandt, who has been
quite sick with pneumonia, is rapid
improving
Miss Jennie Int Hout was Thorn
ton Junction visitor Tuesday.
Mr. Barlow. an old resident of Ian
sing, was buried yesterday in the Oak
Glen cemetery. The deceased was Sc
years old, and leaves several children
and grandchildren to mourn him. The
funeral was one of the largest ever
held in the community
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20
Auto Race Gossip.

How to take care OF the immense
crowd that are expected TO view the
races. is the question that is troubling
the minds of those having charge Of
the big event The dangers Of con-
gestion on Crown Points streets is be-
coming apparent, and one viaduct
seems hardly capable Of taking care Of
the immense amount of traffic that is
assured.
The Pennsylvania railroad has closed
a contract for moving over 100000 peo-
pie, should the occasion require It, and
are prepared to run trains every TWEEN
" or ten minutes. If necessary, to
handle the crowds coming from Chica-
go and eastern points.
The rate So and $40 per day IS being
asked and readily given by some of the
hotel managers. Landlady Beers Of the
Commercial has received numerous
bookings for room reservations from
New York people.
The necessity for Crown Point pro-
viding ample police protection for its
own citizens and the visiting public is
becoming apparent, and at least fifty
special officers will have to be en-
gagged for that occasion. A raise in the
concession licenses and omnibus per-
mits will no doubt be necessary te
cover the additional expense Of polio
ing.
The Parmelee Transfer company OF
Chicago have had representatives or
the scene for the last two days. and
1t is reported. that they will send a
least $50 omnibuses here during th'
Some of the farmers are playing the
..holdup" game right. One of the of
fcials approached a farmer as to wha
he valued an old apple tree that ha
never bore fruit for years. and is Il
the way for some reason or other. TIL,
price at first asked was $25, ant
in the meantime. while the said offcia
was considering the matter, the pric
of the apple tree blossomed out int
$50.
A school of instruction viii be he'll
each evening after the Sth of June, t
be attended by the drivers, where tn
laws, rules and regulations governing
the races, will be made familiar t
them. The place for meeting has no
been decided upon as yet.
THE TIMES gives a tip" to LAX
county people who are anxious to Sc
the races. Reserve your automobil
space early II you want to see ther
at all
Advertisers will find the columns Q
THE TINES effective in making thei
wants known in any way connec cite
with the big races insertions mad
the same day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20
HEGEWTSCH.

Mrs Charles Fischer entertainedMrs
R. Hurd. Mrs. Mcconnell and Mrs. W
c. Reed at her home on Ontario ave-
nue. Tuesday evening The ladies en-
joyed themselves. playing several
games OF pedro, after which the re-
mainder of the evening was spent So
cially. a dainty luncheon was served,
after which the ladies returned to their
homes. having enjoyed very pleasant
time
Miss Trina Lynch is able to be about
again after her illness. Her many
friends are glad to know of her reeov-
cry
A. A. Kuss was in South Chicago
on important business Tuesday aft
ernoon.
Mrs. " A. Beckman and little daugh-
ter returned home Monday evening aft
er having spent one week with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Malmstone, at
Lake station.
Mrs. Charles Bracket and daugh-
ter. Mary. We're in Hammond Monday
evening.
W. c Reed was a Chicago business
visitor yesterday
B. A. Anderson and Mr.. Ferngreen
are improving Commercial avenue by
placing beautiful new iron fence
around their residences.
It has been reported that the Ryan
Car works have received an order OF
500 repair cars which Will furnish
work for few Of the men who have
/ been idle.
Mr.. and Mrs II. B. Reed, who have
made their home in Hammond for the
past few months. moved into town to-
! day and will occupy the cottage al
| 1897 Carondulet avenue.
Several more of the boys who have
been employed at Detroit. Mich. re.
turned home last evening. having com.
pleted their work.
Some stores claim to be the larg
est furniture store in this section; W,
know we are. Sptegel, South Chicagoa
leading furniture store. I
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20
HOBART.

Invitations have been received by
some of the Hobart people to attend
a May party at Gary next Tuesday
evening. Several are planning to at
tend IT.
James Roper is having his building
on Main street painted
Mr.. stirling of East Chicago was in
town last evening.
The Woodmen will give a public
dance at the Odd eFuows' hall on May
30 Music will be furnished by the
Stirling orchestra.
The building. formerly occupied by
Otto Coppins for a bakery. is being
painted and remodeled, and will be
used for a postoface.
Miss Theresa Mayhak of Millers
was calling on friends here last even
ing.
Miss Donahue. the music teacher. has
rented the Colonial Opera House for
Tuesdays and Wednesdays. and will
give music lessons there each week.
Work on the electric railway is
progressing rapidly About quarter
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20
BLACK OAK.

f. B. scheidt and son. John. attend
ed the wedding Of Mr.. scheidts broth
er. John, at South Chicago Tuesday
Rev. Hay of Ross was a visitor here
Tuesday.
John Nimetz transacted business at
Chicago Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. julius Nimetz spent
Wednesday with Mr.. and Mrs. Kopelein
of Tolleston
Louis Even is having a well dug on
his property here, and will erect a
windmill when completed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20

The Lutheran school children will
hold their annual picnic and athletic
festival at the fair grounds on June 3.
A good program of events is being
prepared and good time is always
assured those who attend these an
nual affair, which are becoming more
popular each year.
Postmaster ]. Farley is reported quite
sick. and under the doctors care at his
home on East street.
McWaynes gang of carpenters are
now busy on Mrs. Dales' new resi-
dence on Court street.
The class day exercises of the Crown
Point school will be held on May 2S,
at the high school building. An inter
esting program, which is given below
has been arranged. and the public
school friends are invited to attend.
1t is reported that Dr. A H. Farley
is the latest victim to succumb to the
mumps.
There is quite little work for the
suppression of bad odors is in their
list of duties.
| Marshal Joseph Young is endeavoring
| to help the lawns and grass plots on
Main street, cut down and in good con-
dition, and asks the people to assist
him in this work
1t is said there will be lawsuit
brought between the Crown Brewing
company and VIII J. Davis. over the
question of the sewage being turned
into the ditch, running north of the
formers plant here. and possibly an in
junction will be resorted to, to put a
stop to the nuisance.
D. A Lewis of Chicago transacted
business in Crown Point yesterday.
O. E. Green and J. F. Miller of In.
dianapolis were Crown Point visitors
yesterday.
J. H. Gavit of Hammond transacted
business here yesterday.
The Woman Guild of the public Ii
brary met for their regular fortnight!
meeting yesterday.
The surveyors are still working o.
the interurban right of way. but ex
; pect to complete their labors in thi
vicinity this week
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20

where he will undergo an operation for
nose trouble
G. Trump. who is very seriously Ill
with gallstones, was taken to Chi
cago hospital yesterday to undergo an
operation. He was accompanied by DR..
Quincy.
Mrs. volney Dickey. mother of Mrs
H. S. Love. suffered a severe stroke
of paralysis yesterday. and is now re-
ported in a very critical condition
Mrs. Phriend Kink has returned from
visit with her mother at Beloit, Wis.
Carl Gragg and wife are visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mortimer
Gragg. at Topeka, Kan
George Clark and T. NJ Smith left
yesterday to attend the department. Of
Indiana. G. A. r., state encampment at
Crawfordsville Ind
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20
MUNSTER.

Ruth Carter and Marguerite Knots
returned to Hammond after a short Wis
IT here.
Undertaken Emmerling conducted the
funeral of L. Noting Wednesday aft
ernoon. who died near Highland, and
was buried in the Munster cemetery.
The Kraft family. who lived in one
of Dr. Browns houses, have moved
back to Michigan
Mrs. Joe Munster and daughter Hen
rietta, are visiting with Mrs. MINISTER'S
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Kikkert
Wednesday afternoon
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20
FROM NEIGHBORING TOWN AND CITY

Kunert's hall. given by the eighth
grade graduates.
G. B. Schneider and Miss Emily Behn
We're Chicago business visitors.
J. Jerisch was at Cavanaugh on bus
mess yesterday.
Mrs. F. Pierson and son. Edward, of
Clark were Englewood business visit
ors.
Miss Ruth Peterson OF Clark spent a
few days at Hammond
Kruger & Cline. florists of this
place are purchasing lilacs near Hess
vile. They will ship them to Chicago
florists.
Fr Behn was an Englewood business
visitor.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20
GRIFFITH.

William Orsburn, who has been
working on the pipe line at Crown
Point, IS home for a few days.
The deputy of the Royal Neighbors
is still in town preparing to organize
a lodge Friday, May q.
Interlocking men are here prepar-
ing for the new electric interlocling
tower. which viii be constructed this
summer
Clarence Hutchins of Highlands is
here working in George Spitz's place.
while George takes two weeks vaca-
ton.
o. A. Hubbard. head of the new
manufacturing plant being established
here, will become a resident Of Grif-
fifth in few days. His present home
is in Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20
HIGHLANDS.

Mrs. e. Douthett and Mrs. A Reiner
spent yesterday in Chicago
Miss Bertha Pluister who has been
spending the last few weeks with her
sister, Mrs. Andrew Reiner has re-
turned to her home in Elliott
Mr. and Mrs Wilton Johnson and
daughter, Helen. were Hammond visit
ors yesterday
James Jameson, Mrs Reiner and ].
Boss and daughter were Hammond Wis
itors this morning.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20
Use ALIENS Fn0T-FAsE

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
II YOU have tired aching feet try Al
lens FoOt-Ease. It rests the feet and
makes new or tight shoes easy. Cures
aching, swollen, hot, sweating feet
Relieves corns and bunions Of all pain
and gives rest and comfort Try 1t to-
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Stores, 25c. Don't accept any substi
tute For FREE trial package also
tary CORN PAD, a new invention, ad-
dress Allen 5. Olmsted. LIE Roy. N. Y.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20
LOWELL.

The eighth grade commencement ex-
ercises of the Eagle Creek township
schools will be held at Plum Grove
next Monday night, May %. An inter
esting program of essays. declarations
and orations has been arranged. There
are six graduates. as follows:
Jessie Turner. Ella Buron Gladys
Anderson, olive Kundson. Neal Z.
Hough and Frances Diley.
Ray Buckley has been compelled to
give up his school work at Valparaiso
college and gone to a Chicago hospital.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20
Articles of Incorporation.

The Montefore Savings and Loan as
ISOLATION, Indianapolis; capital stock.
100000; directors. Jonas Joseph, s. S.
Kiser Samuel B. Kaufman. Henry
Rosenberg. Louis J. Borinstein, Joseph
Wineman. Gustav A. Efroymson. Ed
ward A Kahn Isidore Feibleman.
Ralph Bamberger and Aaron wolfson.
The Mundt-Hidden Candy company,
Madison; notice of dissolution of part
nership; Walter Mundt. president.
The Custer Manufacturing company,
Marion, capital stock, $4,000; auto
manufacturers; directors. Angela T
Custer, Burr Custer Lora A. Pickett,
George d. Custer and Robert ]. Gus
ter.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20
WHITING NEWS
Returned to Valpo.

Miss Irene Putnam has returned to
Valparaiso to resume her studies at
the university. John Ryan, who was
also visiting at the Putnam home, has
gone back to the university, to take a
course in stenography. Miss Edna
Putnam and Eugene Putnam will re-
main home until the fall term.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20
RIackblrd with Two Heads.

At Linwood, near Paisley. Scotland,
blackbird, which is the unique pro
fessor of two almost distinctly formed
heads. has been seen 1t has two bills,
and has been seen to pick and make
use of both, but whether it can pass
food through both cannot yet be def
nitely stated.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20
CLARK STATICr.

Julius Scheurer was South Chi
cage business visitor
Herman schrieber Of Hammond was
here on important business.
The Union club Of Clark Station Will
attend the commencement exercises at
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-20
NEWS OF THE COUNTY SEAT

a repetition Of his fine work at Lake
Forest last Saturday. Had Young been
qualified to compete at South Bend.
Crown Point would have made a diff
ferent showing, but the hve-year clause
disqualified Young from competing.