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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-09

. average increase 10
2. To an increase in cost of certain
lines OF material.
8. Restrictions as to output of labor.
together with other requirements of
certain crafts.
Costs Hurts New Projects.
4. Inefnciency of labor in certain
crafts
1t has been demonstrated to the sat
isfaction of your committee that the
increase in cost did. in the year 1910.
cause he abando nmcnt of numerous
undertakings. resulting in material loss
to the city through the consequent re-
tarding of its growth. This is con-
dition that should be apparent TO
every serious thinking citizen and is
one that is detrimental to every in
habitant of Gary.
We are convinced that the cost OF
construction In Gary is greater than
In Chicago. where the same conditions
as to price of materials and wage scale
prevail; and proportionately greater
here than in communities where a low
err wage scale prevails and other con-
ditions as to labor exist
About Local Competition.
We find that the material men have
not only been subjected to local com
petition. but have had to withstand the
competition of outside concerns, ami
that il any local monopoly has existed in
their line it has only been possible as
to the finished and semi finished pro-
ducts. and then through the require
ments of certain unions; in other
words. the general public has In many
instances been compelled to buy ma
terial locally through fear that If they
bought elsewhere they would not be
permitted to erect the material after its
delivery here.
We have also found that a general
complaint exists to the quality of
material furnished in certain lines.
This is particularly true OF lumber.
This condition is made possible through
the heavy demand for material and the
anxiety of the consumer to get early
delivery rather than to insist speci-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-09

but insuring delivery in better condi-
ton. That the same improvement has
also steadily taken lace in the condi-
tions under which the mechanic has
had to labor. tending to make of Gary
a more attractive field for the skilled
mechanic and at the same time afford
ing the mechanic a greater opportunity
to render a better days work for his
employer
Reasons For Cost.
These improvements have also at
.tracted to this field new contractors
and supply men. making possible COM
petition in the various lines. Yet in
spite of these improvements our build
ing cost has steadily increased.
We attribute this increase in cost:
L. To an agreed increase in wage
scales.
The following increase in wages has
been shown:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-09
Office Broken Into.

Prosecuting Attorney Charles Green
wald's office in the Lake superior court
house was broken into last night by
persons who presumably are anxious
to get a line on the action of the re-
cent grand jury which adjourned after
a two weeks session in Hammond.
SO far as Greenwald knows none of
the books or records of the office were
taken. but there are evidences that the
papers were disturbed The discovery
of the fact that the prosecutors office
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-09
Two Taken In.

Two candidates, II. A. Dunn and Pc
ter PohlplatZ, were initiated into the
order of the Eagles at a big session
last night. The new degree work was
used and was found to work splendid
~. Following the business session a
social hour followed and plans were
discussed for the big stag that is to be
given next Wednesday night
The program for Wednesday night is
to be an exceptionally good and will
have among other things some vaude-
Vile and athletic numbers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-09
Buried in Oak Hill.

Ludwig Schultz, 456 Sibley street.
who died by his own hand last Tues
day, was buried this afternoon in Oak
Hill cemetery. Funeral services were
conducted at the home at 2 o'clock by
the Rev Theodore Claus of st. Paul S
German Lutheran church. Coroner T..
NJ. Shanklin has not yet given his ver-
dict in the case.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-09

Basketball games, music, a toug of
war between the members of the Ham
mond police department and the All
stars of Hammond, boxing and wrest-
ling bouts are scheduled for the stag
program to be given at the H. A. A. on
Saturday evening. The program I'M
doubtedly will be one of the best of
the season.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-09
Opens New Store.

Otto Klemperer, formerly manager of
the furniture department of the Lion
store, opened his own furniture store
in Chicago last week and reports do
ing a good business. His store Is To-
Gated at 533 Wabash avenue. in the
main business district of Chicago, and
he will be glad to meet his Hammond
friends there.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-09
WRIGHT ON STAND.

In the Lake superior court in Ham
mond. Edmon Wright the cashier OF
the Indiana Steel company, l. L Leroy,
the private secretary of one of the Of
ficers. and man by the name of Grit
fin. who is in charge of the loading in
the rail mill department of the steel
plant, were all placed on the stand.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-09
MORE ACTIVE IN Steel

New York Feb. 9.--The Iron Age
says today:
Our pig iron statistics for January
show an output of 1,750,000 tons, or
$4,000 tons less than in December, in
dicating the extent of the slump in
operations at the opening OF the year.
Yet the report of capacity active Feb
l refiecs plainly the improvement in
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-09
WIFE OF GOVERNMENT
MAN IS QUITE Ill
Mrs. Jerome Dinwiddie Is in
Serious Condition at
Lowell.
Especial to THD TINES

Lowell. Ind, Feb 9.-Mrs. Dinwiddie,
wife of Jerome Dinwiddie, who holds
government job in the Hammond dis
tillery. is very Ill at her home in this
place and her condition is considered
quite serious and causes her relatives
and friends much concern. Mrs. Din
widdie has been more or less of an in
valid for several years and there seems
to be no medical skill or science that
can reach her malady.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-09
Three Get ROYAL Arch.

Three candidates received the Royal
Arch degree in the Hammond chapter
last night One candidate is to receive
the Master Mason degree in the Blue
lodge tomorrow evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-09
Bowling Games.

Jaques & Young and the Lavender
bowling teams in the Hammond bowl
ing league each took three straight
games from the Homewoods and The
Lake County Times on Tuesday night.
The scores were as follows:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-09
nAGEl PAYS BACK FIVE
AND SETTLES TROUBLE
Former Head of Lighting
System Has Differences
With His Successors.

The case against John p. Nagel, for
merly OF the Nagel Lighting system, in
which he was charged with obtaining
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-09

was broken into caused considerable
concern when 1t was discovered
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ADVERTISE IN THE TINES.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-27
BURNING A BRIDGE.
Wooden Structure Destroyed by Elec.
trically Heated Wires.

Wooden Structure Destroyed by Elee.
tricaIly Heated Wires.
An interesting use Of electricity was
recently demonstrated in England,
where a wooden bridge was cut down
by means of electrically heated wires.
The bridge had been condemned and
was to be replaced by steel struc-
ture supported on the old masonry
piers and abutments. Three weeks
were allowed in which to dismantle
the woodwork. but it proved impos-
sible to accomplish the work in so
short a time without the use of dy-
Mantle or fire. which undoubtedly
would have injured the masonry.
Finally an electrician proposed to
destroy the bridge by the use of cleo
tricity. Each span Of the bridge con-
tanned twenty seven planks. and 1t was
proposed to cut them so that they
would drop into the water simultane-
ously. clear of the piers. The structure
was wired. and sufficient current was
employed to bring the wires to a cherry
red. An hour and forty minutes after
the current was applied the first span
was cut and fell into the water. The
operation was begun at O'Clock in
the morning. and at o'clock at night
the structure had been demolished
without injuring the masonry.-Scien
tific American.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-27
SIS: Thomas Campbell" +

9.-Address: Thomas Campbell" Z.
c. Clark.
1O-Solo: Mrs. Ne...e :. Horn.
11-Address: alexander Campbell"
Miss Hazel Parmarter
Especial music and sword drill.
13-Address: "Christian Endeavor,
the Disciples of Christ and Chris
tian union" Miss Freeman.
14--"National Board of Christian En-
deavor-Why Support it," Miss
Mitchell.
16-Song: "Blest be the tie that
binds"
16-Mizpah.
You are cordially invited to this
service.
Morning subject: Thirty minutes
in Heaven"
Bible school, 10 a. m. Come.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-27
SPECIAL PROGRAM AT
THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

A special program will be rendered
at the Christian church next Sunday
evening at s p. M, to which the pub
lie is cordially invited. The service
will be as follows:
1.-DoXology and prayer.
2.-Song service.
3.-Solo, Mrs. Martin.
4.-Song, Shout the Tidings of Sal
vation."
5.-Christian Endeavor as related to
the church of Christ.
6.-Address: Barton w. Stone" ].
r. Freeman.
1.-Reading of Watchwords.
S.-Song: Onward Christian Sol
diers."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-27
WORK OF THE GOVERNMENT
IN PRESERVING ROADS.
Experiments In Dust Preventives and
Binders Being Made.

During the past year. the work of
the office of public roads of the de
partmcnt of agriculture relative to thH
investigation of the problems of du|
prevention and road preservation has
advanced rapidly. Routine tests or
analyses of btuminous road materials
made in the laboratories during the
past year were more than double the
number made during the preceding
year.
\ number Of these examinations
We're made in conjunction with the
experimental field work Of the office.
It IS expected that these examinations
will be Of great service IL deternirin;
the value Of certain. classes of binders.
as the experimental work is carefully
inspected from time to time. ard TIE
results are made n matter Of record.
Through its laboratory work the Of
fee has been able to offer valuable
advice in regard to specifications for
bituminous road binders and in many
instances to frame such specifications
upon request Of various public service
bodies. A number of the state high.
way commissions have profited by this
opportunity.
Many worthless road preparations
have been and are at present being
manufactured and sold to the public
through ignorance on the part of both
producer and consumer with regard
to the requisite characteristics of such
materials to meet local conditions.
These materials are sold under trade
names and as rule carry no valid
guaranty Of quality.
Specifications for such materials are
therefore much needed for the prOtcc-
tiOn Of the public. and this phase Of
the work will be given continued at
tention by the office. Special investi
cations of bituminous road materials
carried on by the laboratory have COW
cred improvements in the methods Of
analysis. the effect Of various methods
Of distillation upon the physical and
chemical properties Of tars and the
development of a test for determining
the binding value Of bitumens.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-27
Geoiooio Work of Ants,

Professor ]. c. Branner in the Bulle-
tin Of the Geological Society of Amer
lea describes the immense Importance
Of ants as geologic agents. especially
in tropical regions. Ant burrows have
been found at a depth Of 3.5 meters,
and they ramify over vast areas. The
geologic work performed by earth
worms has long been recognized. but
Professor Branner believes that the
ants and termites of the tropics bring
O greater amount of earth to the sur
face than do the enrthworms of the
temperate zones and are in many ways
an equally important factor in the
changes that are going on in the upper
strata of the ground.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-27
EIectrolytic Sewage Publication.

Oklahoma City is now using an cleo
trolytic apparatus for the publication
Of it's sewage. This apparatus Is sim
liar to that installed at Santa Monica.
Cal The sewage is conducted through
fumes. in which are placed sets OF
iron plates. each measuring ten inches
by twenty-four inches by three-eighths
Of an inch. There are three fumes.
each containing ten batteries of twen-
ty-seven plates and capable Of puri-
flying 25O,O00 gallons per day. The
current used is about one ampere
per plate. The action Of the current
is to cover the plates with bubbles Of
hydrogen and oxygen. which attack
organic compounds and destroy bac-
terra. The cost of operating the plant
at 4 cents per kilowatt hour Is $2.l6
per day.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-27
Too Personal.

Patrolman Casey had ordered a pail
of shoes at Rosenbrigs store and was
about to try one of them on when the
clerk reached for it and deftly sprin
killed. some French chalk In 1t to ease
the forthcoming strain. When he
handed 1t back the patrolman threw 1t
on the floor, pulled on his own shoe
and started out.
The proprietor had noted the scene
whats the matter, Mr.. Casey?" he
painted as he caught up with him
"Was the clerk sassy or anything"
For a moment Casey glared at him
in almost speeches. anger, then OBJ.
served with icy dignity, IF can't
come into a place to thry on pair Nv
shoes widOut havin chloride av lime
put in thin beforehand I'll thrade
somewhere ilse."-Success Magazine.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-27
Compass Needle as Heat Indicator.

In order to determine the most "a
vorable degree Of heat for hardening
steel tools an ordinary compass can
be used. according to the French mag
aZine Cosmos.
AS steel is heated it gradually loses
its magnetic properties and in different
proportions for different qualities Of
steel. so that this phenomenon might
easily be utilized to measure the tenn
perature. 1t has been found that the
degree Of heat at which all magnetic
reaction disappears comedies exactly
with the temperature most suitable
for hardening Of drills, chisels, planer
irons, etc. The tool Is heated in the
forge and held at certain distance
from a compass. If the needle devi-
ates it is again heated until no devia
ton is observed. when it is immersed
in the bath, as usual.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-27

OF the 2.0f9.2t6 short tons Of coal
used for coke making in Colorado and
Utah in 1910 l.3S7,07o tons were clean
ed by washing before being charged
into the ovens. The washed coal in
cluded S3G0G1 Sh0r, tons OF mine run
and 55l .OO3 tons of slack. In addition
to the washed slack. 429.12S tons of
unwashed slack and 252.46S tons OF
run of mine coal We're used uhwashed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-27

REINFORCED CONCRETE BRIDGE
above the surface Of the water. Con
crete was used in preference to steel
because the bridge is in such an en-
posed position as to be often enveloi,ed
in spray. which would make the life
of steel short and its maintenance
costly.
The bridge was built to take the
place Of travelling cage formerly
used as a means Of access to the fog
signal station on the island cliff.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-27
Waiting For an Opinion.

Nov, Rastus." roared the major,
"what is the use? Don't you know
that | know you are lyingT"
"Yassuh., replied Rastus; but, yo
see, Marse Henry, | kind O thought
I'd like to hab yo' opinion on de sub
iect befo' | decided dat | was lynn TO
sho' mahself. Now dat yo' says l is,
Marse Henry. | jest reg larry knows |
is. suh."-Harper's Weekly.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-27
Safer and Sanee,

"You encourage your son in writing
sentimental poetry"
We'll" replied Farmer Corntossel
Il don't exactly encourage him. but
ia rather he'd print that sort of thing
in the weekly paper than put 1t into
letters that might git read before q
jury Washington Star.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-27
Oh You Munchausen!

Marks Bigcs has trained his cat to
bring his slippers.
Parks-That'> nothing know
writer on horticulture who has trained
cutworms to sharpen his lead pencils.
Boston Transcript
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-27
REMARKABLE BRIDGE.
Beautiful Example Of Re. enforced Con.
crete Structure,

A remarkable bridge Of REINFORCED
concrete has been erected to connect
two cliffs over an arm of the sea a,
the extreme southwest point of Ire
land. 1t is 172 feet long in one span
and is supported mainly by two par;,l-
lei arches abutting against the cliffs
ut the ends. The width between the
half feet. and the footway is $50 fee,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-27
LIFE AND BEAUTY.

We must live amid beautiful
surroundings If we wish to have
beautiful souls and happiness.
Most houses and big buildings
IN our cities are made with no
other end in view than utility.
But Il change is beginning to
come. City authorities are plan.
ming 1.-THE city beautiful" In many
cities - Dean j j. Walsh.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-27
His Mistake.

"Just one. darling" he pleaded as
fools do.
"One moment" she said, restraining
him. "rell me first, have you ever
kissed another girl?"
Never he swore.
Then" she said you may get your
hat, for you're either liar or a dead
one. and I'm neither reformatory nor
q miracle worker.'-BaltimOr Sun.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-27
BAD ROADS AND FARM De.
SERTERS.

Tho movement Of SO many
thousands Of young people from
the farm to the city is largely
caused by bad roads. which iso-
late their homes and render the
world around them inaccessible.
The addition to the urban popu-
Iaton lessons the producing
force Of the farm and at the
same time creates a greater de-
rand for farm products. This
means a higher cost OF living.
and an undesirable situation re-
suits.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-27
Perhaps?

One Of Ex-Governor Pennypacker's
best stories-and he has rare collec
ton Of real witty stories-is one bear
ing upon the prevalence Of divorces
At recent meeting when he dis
cussed the need Of uniform divorce
laws. the ex-governor told the story
saying:
TOO many Americans are In sym.
pathy with the little schoolboy who
was asked to write his idea of Greek
marriage customs.
after little thought the lad wrote:
"'Among the Greeks man only
married one wife, which was called
monotony.' "-Philadelphia Times.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-27
Knew She Had FORGOTTEN.

She had just returned from a shop
ping tour tired. but radiant.
He had just returned from the Of
fee tired, but-well, tired.
Quivering with delight at the array
Of samples shipped from rolls Of dress
goods. she emptied the contents of her
purse into her lap. There was a me-
tallic sound. A look Of dismay crossed
her face.
"There!' she exclaimed. II just
knew there was something had for
gotten to buy!"
"What was it, dear?" he asked. with
an assumption of interest.
"I'm sure don't know" she replied
petulantly. but find I have half
dollar ."-Boston Herald.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-27
Not Quite the Same.

SIS Rute-He told me once that
was quite pretty
Miss Che!lus- Yes: he also told me
that you were quite pretty-once.-
Catholic Standard and Times.
Then He Got His.
She-l consider John. that sheep are
the stupidest creatures living. He
Observation-Disclosures. m. lamb!
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-31
PERSONAL MENTION

The following arrivals registered yes
terday at the Phoenix hotels:
At the Hotel Ford-Robert Krampe
Los Angeles: J. c. Hall. Vienna; Otto
G. Ern, Ell Paso; NJ. W. Wambaugh,
St Louis: W. r Clemens. Moscow,
Idaho; Edward c. Flynch, jerome; II.
H. Dryer. Globe; f. J. Webb, Roose-
welt; b. Z. Schilling, Maricopa: T. Q.
Wells; H. c. Barron, City; Edward
Schultz. Cedar Brook; w. b. Caldwell,
Toronto; Joseph F. Walsh. Denver; H.
y. Steinberger Denver; e A Rowe.
Los Angeles; b. W. Martin, New York;
NJ. Sander, san Francisco; ID. w. Van
Doren; r. r. Johnson, Los Angeles.
At the Adams Annex-RObert p
Cross, Chicago; L. c. DeVoss and son,
Decatur. Ind; John Davis, Toledo; J.
NJ. Speed. san Francisco; f. r. Will
son. New York; Dick Thomas, Detroit,
Mich; !. w. Mccarthy. Kansas City;
John o. Mint. Atchison; c. d. Finlay,
Baltimore; O. p. Shine, Boston; g. a.
McVickers, San Francisco.
At the Stag-R. J. Miller, City; F.
ton, san Francisco; J. c. Fluff, FL
Paso: II. c. Leper, Los Angeles.
At the Commercial. Il. Wilson.
Ray; Charles T. Anderson. Ray; Mr..
and Mrs Frank Brood. Ray; II. b.
Nelson. Los Angeles; r. G. Madden.
Prescott: Il. w. Mcnamara, Chicago;
H. Bightorth, Tucson; f. l.. Watson.
Guadalajara, Mexico; j. G. Kite, Den
yer; F. y. Rogers. Colorado Springs;
John T. Jones, Colorado Springs; ].
Wolfe. Flagstaff: Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Margarita. Sayers: J. T. Buchanan.
Cleveland: p :. Wren, Constellation;
V = Neis: t. Netzler; Edward Con
ger: r. +. Stacey: A. c. Haigler and
wife. Buckeye; Will p. Hill; c. o. An
derson. Wilcox; c. Bruckman. Los An
geles: W IL Thorpe City.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-31
.ARMACOST NOT A DUKE
BUT A HEAD WAITER
Business Mems Lunch Will Be Served
At Hotel Ford Tomorrow.

Numerous articles written recently
by hard pressed magazine writer's on
the subject Of The Good Head Wait
en- bring TO mind the fact that a
new head waiter begins his reign
tomorrow morning at the Hotel Ford.
There will be no ceremony connected
with his accession 10 place and au-
thority, but it is believed by Al
Williams that the reign OF the new
man viii not only be serene. but pro-
ductive OF happiness to the many
personages who dine in hotel restau-
rants. Particularly To the business
men who take a midday lunch down
town
a little over week ago c. \. Ar
macost, an experienced waiter. reg
istered at the Ford. Mr.. ArmacOst
was on his way from Washington To
Houston, Texas, where he intended to
take charge of the dining room Of
large hotel. He was introduced to
Mr. Williams who learned that Ar
macost had been head waiter for
such concerns as the Davenport Res