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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-05
DEPOT rs ROBBED.
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Whiting. Ind, Aug. 5.-The Penn
sylvafia depot at Whiting was rob-
bed on Friday night. the loss amount
ing to s17 in cash. The depot is closed
by the day man about p. M, the
night man going on duty at IL D. m.
IT was between these hours that en-.
trance was gained, for when Ciaud,
Miles went on duty at IL o'clock h .
found one of the windows in the office
broken. He reported the robbery to
the police. but no clue has been
found.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-05

The latter Is Henry Hflledegass. Rod
enbaugh entered the HiHedegass hons
wearing a mask and at the point of
gun held up Mr.. Hilledegass and took
his purse containing $3.50. Mr.. HiIle-
degass recognized him despite the
mask, and had him arrested. He was
locked In the Bell telephone office at
Huntertown until he could be brought
to the Jail. but made his escape in
some manner.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-05
Gary Men There.

w. p. Gleason and Harry Call of
Gary were guests of the Hammond
Country Club last Saturday and par
ticipated in the golf handicap for the
cup to be given by the club during the
month of August. Both men con-
graduated the officers of the club on
their links.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-05
GARY COUNCIL
MEETS TONIGHT

The Gary common council tonight
Will hold meeting at 8 o'clock and
there viii be a big attendance, as AL
derman Tim Englehart Is expected to
be on hands with a big list of names
which he VIII add to the park board
1t Is planned to re-establish the board
tonight and put a number of citizens,
including w. p Gleason of the steel
plant, and coterie Of others Will land
on the new board.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-05
WAY OF INDIANA.
Leaving Time at Hammond, Ind.
Effective June 2, 1917.

Subject 10 Change without Notice.
lo:45 am DAILY. Limited for Cincin-
natl, Washington. Baltimore, Phil
adelphia, New York, Richmond.
Norfolk and Virginia and North
Carolina points.
I noss Tor or, o Ginsin-
$50 with F. +. " Linn
lifted for the East.
4 12:SS am DAILY, Local for Cincinnati
$40 pm DAILY. Local for Chicago
SAB pm DAILY, Limited for Chicago
and West
| S:i7 am DAILY, Local for Chicago.
Sleeping. Observation-Disclosures and Din
ing Cars on Limited Trains. Sleeping
! Cars or Night Trains
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-05
LABOR SCARCITY.
Worst Famine in History of
Steel Industry.

Steel works in Chicago and the Gary
steel belt are complaining of the
worst shortage of labor in the history
OF the western steel industry and all
of the large works are advertising for
help, which they are unable to get
Even with 10 per cent higher wages
than last year offered there are no
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-05

Cattle-Choice to prime steers, ss.S5
q 9.s5; medium to good steers. s6.S5@
$40: inferior to fair steers, s5.750
6.75; fat cows and heifers, s525085o:
canning cows and heifers S25O@4.25:
native bulls and stays $365@7o0.
feeding cattle, 5000 1000 lbs, s4.15@
100
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-05
Coming to Gary.

Sherman Knisely Of Ashley, Ind.
will locate In Gary. Mr.. Krisely in
tends to go into the painting and dec
Grating business. He has purchased
two lots in Tyler street, near Sixth
avenue, where he will erect his home.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-05
CHICAGO OIL MARKET

ChicaEo-Wholesal prices for car
bon aid other oils were as follows:
Standard white, 40 test, 10Ac; per-
lection. 10hc; headlight. It's test, lie;
eocene, 121sc; gasoline. Ice; machine
gasoline, 20 Nc; raw linseed, single brl.
csc: boiled. s9c; turpentine. Sec; sum-
mer black oil, TIC; winter black oil.
sc. These quotations apply to brl lots
(. o. b. Chicago
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-05
To CRowN POINT.

Mr. and Mrs H Haskell and children
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Gill, Mr.. and Mrs.
Crandell. r. G. Parry. Miss Clara Oser
and large number of other Gary peo-
pie took a trip over the Gary and
Southern's new line to Grown Point
yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-05

street, is also minus a bank roll. His
roll contained three $50 bills
Mr.. Stewart phoned in from the
Meyer drug store at Tolleston stating
that his bank roll of s23 was missing
after a walk on broadway
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-05
LEAVES wEARIrss HANDCUFFs.

Carl Rodenbaugh, recently candidate
for the nomination for sheriff, is 81
large with handouts on his wrists
following the robbery by him at Hun
tertown early yesterday morning o.
his prospective father-in-law house
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-05
SITUATION WANTED.

SITUATION WANTED-Housekee
by refined widow, in bachelor or
widowers home. Address or call 205
Chicago ave, Hammond. "a
DRESSMAKER--Wiu go to homes: 10
years experience: very reasonable
prices. Address Mrs. r. Smith. boa
Gostun ST., Hammond 2S-12
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-05
LOGON OLIVE FIREMEN AM

MAN WANTED-The undersigned
wants on honest. ambitious man in
each city and town where not already
sufficiently represented. Previous ex-
perience unnecessary. We viii teach
you the business thoroughly by mail
and assist you to start in business for
yourself as our local representative.
Splendid opportunity for a man with
out capital to get into big paying
business for himself and become indie
pendent for life. The National CO.
Operative Realty. Company, Gals
Marden Bldg, Washington, D. c.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-05
NOTICE

NOTICE
Bids will be received by the Ham
mond Public Library Board for thirty
five tons, more or less. of range coal
to be delivered by September LIST. Bids
to be submitted by August Sth. at s
p. m
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
REV. eCTIAS. A. SMITH, Pres.
MRS. ]. NJ. TURNER. Sec.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-05
NOTICE TO TIMES
READERS.
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS

NOTICE TO ADVERTlSERS
Readers OF the follow ing ADVERTISE
ments who wish to communicate with
advertisers whose identity IS not re-
veaied. should follow the Instructions
to address them by the key letter gwen
Requests at this office to reveal 'he
identity of anonymous advertisers can
not. in justice to the advertisers. &c an
swered. Simply follow instructions
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-05

FOR RENT-Four rooms for light
housekeeping; all modern. Call at
phone 423. 27tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01
Tohacco Monopoly Rule

From the New York sun.
 As the sale of tobacco and it's products is government monopoly in France, permission must be obtained q. from the director general of the state manufae- lures for the introduction of foreign sigar- cites for the public sale of this country Two models of cigarettes and two pack ages of each model must be presented by each maker desiring admission. The applicant must agree to furnish to the reggie Ohe government monopoly) speci- fled quantities of cigarettes annually. state the price and give descriptrsa of each model of cigarette, the style of pack ing, number of cigarettes ill package, etc, and submit samples.
 The retail selling price is calculated on the basis of the weight and whole sale price of the cigarettes by for mula established by the government regti- latons. All cigarettes containing sub stances detrimental to the public health and those whose packing does not con- form to certain rules are refused adnis- sion.
 After being admitted each manufac- turer is required to deposit guarantee fund of 20O00 francs ($3.S60) in currency or government bonds, which sum is re- turned at the end of three years or whenever the profits of the brand exceed triple the annual minimum exacted by the state, unless the brand IS suppressed within that time. when the guaranty is retained by the state.
 Upon receiving an order from the re- ge the manufacturer is required to ship
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01

plentiful. or rather I should say that 1t is not quite so scarce. Unless a man Is born pessimist, he would be satis- fled with the progress our people are
 making.
 Washing gton: Financial conditions fairly good.
 Wilcox CD Few caterpillars No
 damage yet. (2) Were it not for the fact that our best land is from IS to 20 days late, we would say that caterpillars would
 not do us much harm. Winston: CD If cotton IS a good price, farmers will do well this fall. Prospects seem good. (2) As much or more money in coun- ty, but people have not been spending it. Beginning to open up little. Peo-
 pie not as much in debt as formerly.
 Been careful. Have been feeling pam icky, but getting more optimistic as crop conditions improve. Very good corn crop. Cotton unfavorable until
 the last two or three weeks. Has inn proved greatly With late frost, should get about 75 per cent of what we made | last wear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01

majority of farmers will come out with money ahead
 Perry: CD Some caterpillars report cd, but doing no damage yet.
 (3) Financial conditions improved
 Pickens: On account of high cost Of food stuffs and low price of cotton last season, financial conditions are not as good as last year.
 Pike: Farmers generally are in bet ter shape than last year, and are in good shape financially.
 Randolph: Fairly good crop of ca ts and peas. This section is composed of small white farmers, and most of them are in condition to meet their obliga- tions. With fair prices for cotton, busi- ness will be good
 Russell; Cotton crop bids fair to be good one if weather continues good.
 Shelby: Crops improved very much in last ten days.
 Sumter: CD Boil weevil reported in some sections of the county, adamage about E per cent
 CD Some demand for money. Cot ton crop will begin moving freely about September 15. Trade fairly good, and condition of the county better than last year
 (3) Some cotton acreage abandoned on account of wet weather. Will have to have perfect weather from now on and late frost for moderate crop.
 Talladega: CD Financial conditions continue to gradually improve among the masses. The cotton crop has made marked progress during the past three weeks and in the main, its color is good and it is fruiting rather well. Much depends on the frost date.
 CD Recent rains have helped crop but plant is small for this time of year.
 (S) Farmers have bought less than a year ago. and loans and deposits are about the same.
 Tallapoosa: Expense of present crop light, but debts from last year heavy making conditions about same as other years. If there is no disaster to cotton crop. and prices range from 10 to 12 cents. indebtedness can easily be cared for
 General complaint of cotton worms throughout our section. No material harm done yet, but we expect cotton to be stripped by the 10th of September which would result in considerable damage to the crop.
 Tuscalosa: CD Financial conditions better than last year. Slight damage has been done by grass worm.
 (2) Cotton crop is-spotted No worms.
 t3) Condition of corn is about 20 per cent better than last year
 Walker: Deposits carried by the banks indicate that money Is more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01

cotton crop this year than last. ihe weather since August 1 has been Ideal and there has been great improve ment In both corn and cotton since 'hen
 t2) Crops are doing well at 'hls tune Weather favorable.
 t3, Crops here are spotted. Wherever a farmer has worked his land well ie has has a good crop. and where ne mas not 1t is poor
 Iowndes; Most of the larger farmers of this locality do not nave 10 porro" money on their crop.
 Madison: CD Farmers are borrowing less than year ago. Collections good Outlook for fall business IS very 1lat tering.
 (9) Conditions good. considering low price paid for last years cotton crop and meat and corn high this year.
 (3) Plenty of money here 10 hahuie crop. e. roonev while deposits are better than last year. Merchants are planning Tor big business this fall.
 (2) No crop is ais good as last year and the cotton crop Is not near as good
 Marengo: With good corn crop on hand, our next years crop will cost much less.
 Montgomery: U) If weather con times good for next three or four weeks. and the worms do not increase the cotton yield should be much bet ter. l.,
 t2) Caterpillars are appearing in some places. Expect them to De nu- merous. ,,...
 Morgan CD Financial conditions pet ter than usual, and prospects TOT iea' sS,t,,ra vary flattering Cotton crop late growing rapidly, sappy. and the ultimate yield depends largely on the frost date.
 t2) We believe this is going to be a banner year for farmers and merchants If cotton maintains present prices the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01

the goods promptly. freight prepaid, to tne Manufacturer des Tabacs de Paris Reuilly, where they are stored at the manufacturers risk until verified and &C., cepted by the reggie. In case the sale of the various types of a certain brand fail to return and annual profit of 10000 francs ts722O to the reggie during the first threa years of sale the brand is suppressed.
 In October. 1911 the administration of the state. manufactory was authorized to negotiate contracts for the trial intro- duction of self-lighting. cigarettes, sub. ject to indorsement by the public health officers. Up to March 15. 1912. no foreign manufacturers of such cigarettes had availed themselves of the new regulation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01
Not Biblical Verse

FTUH lHe Nat1OnaI Monthly.
 A Sunday school teacher was reviews ing her young class on Bible verses they had recently learned. She re- cited, Let us love one another" and then asked if any pupil knew another verse about love. A four-year-old made frantic signs for recognition, and when he was called on replied, T love my wife, but oh, you tid.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01
Better Than Spanking

Spanking does not cure children of bed wetting. There is consritutionaI cause for this trouble. Mrs. M. Sum mers, Box w, Notre Dame, md, will send free to any mother her successful home treatment, with full instructions. Send no money, but write her today 1T your children trouble you in this way. Don't blame the child, the chances are it can't help it. This treatment ais" cures adults and aged people troubled with urine difficulties by day or night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01

"And, the result of this ease or looseness of method Tn the collection of tax money, the records of that state must teem with examples of looseness in the expenditure of that money It cannot be other wise. Like begets like Come easy, go easy. As long as large can be obtained with the minimum of exertion and the smallest degree of accountability they will be spent unwsey. Given treasury, like that of your state, which be replenshed by in- creasing the tax assessments of comparatively small proportion of the mass of the voting citizenship and what can you expect but appropriation bills, drawn with view to their popular effect, rather than their benefcence7 What but multiplication of offices, useful for political purposes rather than admnistra- tive efficiency9 What but desperate expedents to draw more money into treasury which will no more hold 1t than sieve holds water7 What, in short but a government living from hand to mouth under the sword suspended by hair9
 sThese conditions you would say in conclu- sion "have not sprung up in day. They have been growing gradually for years, from the root of faulty system of taxation, which reproduces it's like in limb branch and leaf The remedy is to strike hard and deep at this make-shift root Until that is done things will inevitably go from bad to worse.''
 This is the detached, impersonal view of the sit uation These the conclusions which any thinker will reach who follows the processes of nductive req sonng from the base of established fact 1t mat ters not whether the state involved actually exists or is postulated whether is this another planet; whether it is the Alabama of today or some common
 
 feet universal and inflexble
 We desire to say very earnestly that as long as Jefferson County consents to pay an unjust propor- tion of taxes conditions similar in every important respect to these will be immanent in Alabama If the people of this county wish to equality of tax assessments in Alabama, with the revision of the sys tenn of taxation incident thereto and the good gov enment and statewide prosperity implied thereby, their first act must be to stand firmly against further encroachments upon their own rights We believe they have the moral courage to do so, regardless of what construction may for time, be placed upon their action Their answer to all aspersions is "We are contending for you, well as for ourselves against the greater, all-incusve evil When that is destroyed the brood of lesser evils and neques will disappear. Join in the battle''
 Watch for next article; and in the meantime remember the issue is: Shall the people of Jefferson County, with only onetenth of the property values of the state, and paying tWotenths of the total taxes of the state allow the state tax authority to con tinue to raise their assessments which are already too high?
 
 SER OF COMMERCE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01
THE ROOT EVIL,
 AND THE REMEDY
the Inequity of Tax Assessments in Alabama-Fourth Article Discussing the Subject From An In1personal
 Detached Standpoint

To remove the question which we discussing from personality as far possible let try to take detached yeW of it.
 Suppose that somewhere, far across the sea, in the eastern hemisphere if you like, there is state wonderfully rich in natural resources, whose people are proud, brave and liberty loving; the republican form of government exists; equality in taxation is pledged by the organic law.
 You would naturally listen for an inspiring count of progress and prosperity; of unity among these peoples of clean government liberal in its pol icy wise in it's expenditures.
 But if you were told also that the people in one section of this state paying two-tenths of the taxes collected by the state while representing only one-tenth of it's wealth and population, your reply would be: ''That is inconcevabe-it is impossible under the conditions stated.'
 Having been assured however, that such is the fact supported by undeniable proof, you would say: 'This state of yours is in very serious condi- on Unless the wrong clearly indicated is righted speedily the people will to rule the govern ment may remain republican in name, but it will de- generate in reality into that ogarchy, moderny known as The Machine For, it Is upon such meat as this condition provides that Caesars have fed since the world began.
 ''The people of that state of yours," you would continue, are not progressing they should. The great body of them suffering from false sense of prosperity. The excess tax revenue from the SecCOn IS SJealng over the Otner unltS Of the monweath in the manner in which powerful opiate diffuses itself among the members of the human body, paralyzing action and portending the desruc- ton of the tissues. If you do not like this figure of speech, give you another, expressive: Your state is being auto poisoned because one mem Der of its body polite is being overworked.
 ''I do not need to be told that some of the other members units of this commonwealth, naturally vigorous, have almost ceased to function, and be- coming parasites upon the common hoard instead of contributors to the common good.
 "On the other hand, I shall not be surprised to learn that of the other larger units of this state which have prospered in spite of this lehal virus, being penalized for their prosperity by tax levies proportionatey oppressive that laid upon the section which is already bearing oneffth of the burden; and that this will be the fate of still other units fast their prosperity is noticeable and they begin to become shining marks along the easy road''-that line of least resistance, against which wisdom and experience have warned men in all ages.
 TAX CO
 BIRMINGHAM CHAN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01
s-Sane.

The Alabama cotton crop, ginned from crop of 1911, by counties Limited States Census Bureaul and estimated yield 1912:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01
Tremendous Revival in Business

"The country appears to have entered the first stage of tremendous reYlVai in business. great majority of finan- cial writers believe that this revival Is healthy and that 1t will extend over period of many months, if not years. A very few take the opposite view, and think that 1t Is only a temporary squirt, and that the general situation does not vet warrant a return of boom condi- tions. Popular sentiment and the atti- tude of governmental authorities, both national and state, towards the rail- roads. is, in the opinion of many finan- cial writers the most serious factor in the present situation. In order to han dle the great increase in the volume Of business, practically all the railroads will be obliged to provide new equip ment, and to make important eXten- sions and betterments Money rates are advancing, and will continue to ad- vance during the period of great busi- ness activity. All labor connected with the railroads, locomotive engineers, firemen, trainmen and trackmen, are demanding higher pay, and all material and supplies used by the railroads have advanced in price, yet they are not per mitted to adjust to present conditions, the price of the single commodity they have for sale, transportation. When shippers find themselves hampered this winter by lack of cars, this phase or the situation will be brought to their attention in a practical way
 howing acreage and condition of cotton