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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05
10 BUILD SHIPS
At COST PRICE
Bethlehem Steel VIII Make Of
for TO Uncle Sam.
BIDS ON is INCH NAVY SHELLS

No Chance For Profit In Them Under
Present Tests, Grace Says-PoasibIs
Explanation of thu Prices Made by an
English Firm Which Bids Under All
American Manufacturers.
Speaking recently before the Terra.
pin Club Of Philadelphia, Eugene G.
Grace, President OF the Bethlehem
Steel Company, said ID part
In a peculiar sense Bethlehem Steel
serves the American people
For example. though we have been
able to obtain in Europe almost any
price, we have adhered, in our charges
to the United States Government, to
the basis Of prices established before
the war began.
We agreed-ff the Government would
abandon its plans for a Federal plant
to make armor for our Navy at any
price The Government Itself might con-
rider fair
Our ordnance plants are at the dis
posal OF the nation at a fair operating
cost. plus a small margin, thus saving
the Government Investment and de-
probation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

What are tho German defenses Of
East Pruss,a2
The German defense in East Prussia
is based on four parallel aud strongly
fortified lines running north and south
Each f. supported by natural obsta
Giles. The foremost three lines are dis
tinct groups OF numerous lakes The
fourth and strongest defense line is
the Fistuia river. extending from the
Russian frontier to the Baltic. Out
side these defense lines the Germans
have on the northeast the very strong
fortress Of Koenigs berg. With fortified
advance positions at Libau and Tapiau
This In situated on the flank of the
Russian line and must be invested. ne
cessitating the detachment OF consid
cradle force The foremost three de
Tense lines are extensively fortified
There are important and permanent
Notifications mt Anenstein and Boyen
and the whole Is alled With lakes. leav-
ing only comparatively narrow detiles
for the advancing troops. The country
Il full OF fortifications. partly provi-
siona and partly field works, most OF
which are armed with heavy guns. A
frontal attack would be very difficult
task The Eistula. from 500 to 1000
yards wide il guarded by six fort
resses. The largest are at Thorn IN
the south and at Danzig in the north
Between them are Fordon, Kuhn,
Graudenz and Marienburg.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

One OF the special needs OF the new
navy is sixteen-ineh guns-guns sixty
feet long and capable OF hurting
1000 pound she'll with such power and
accuracy as TO hit 80 foot square tar
get fifteen miles away.
We have undertaken voluntarily to
construct, at cost OF 81 900, a
plant fitted to build sixteen-inch guns.
Under no conceivable circumstances
can orders which we may receive for
this plant pay even a fair return on
the investment
Considerable comment has been made
upon the fact that a British manufac
turer recently bid less than American
manufacturers for sixteen and four
teen-inch shells for the navy.
! am unable to state the basis upon
which the English bid was made 1t
should be remembered. however. that
this bid was for a specific shell. sam
pies OF which are being sent over for
tesla test not yet made.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

Are the terms Great Britain and
British empire synonymousY wha,
other terms are used2
Great Britain comprises England
Scotland and Wales. alI parts OF one Is
land United Kingdom or Great Brit
ain and ireland Includes ireland In
addition. the Brush empire consists o.
all these and india the colonies. 9th
er islands. protectorates and depend
eucfeN
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

What is the gulf stream2 How does
IL affect the climate ct EngIand3
1t is warm ocean current or belt OF
water which originates near the equa
tor and flows northeastward along the
Atlantic coast a considerable distance.
then eastward till near the southwest
ern extremity Of ireland. where IL di
vidcs The temperature of the water
modi6es the climate OF the British is
lands TO a distinct degree, but just
how much is not known
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05
Effective Hint

\ little girl was visiting her aunt
and while the dinner was being pre-
pared noticed that an apple pie was
to be served. While at dinner she was
ready for her dessert before the 9th
ers. and becoming inn lent said adj
dressing the cat, who happened \ he
near the table: Just see Mike ait
ing for him's piece of pie
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

What is the toll for passage of yes
sells through the Panama oansl7 Are
United States vessels required to pay
for passage through the canal?
The law provides that rates OF toll
shall be fixed By the president OF the
United States Those fixed by Presi
dent Taft in November, 1912 and now
in force are as follows, applicable TO
vessels Of all nationalities alike: /. On
merchant vessels carrying passengers
or cargo. ST. 70 a net vessel ton each
100 cubic OF actual earning ca
pacity. o On vessels In ballast with
out passengers or cargo. 40 per cent
less than the rate OF tolls for vessels
With passengers or cargo 3 On naval
vessels. other than transports. golfers
hospital ships and supply ships, so
cents displacement ton. 4 On army
aud navy transports. golfers. hospital
ships and supply ships. ST 20 net ton
the vessels to be measured by the same
rules MS are employed in determining
the net tonnage Of merchant vessels
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

If small firm brush with & long
handle IL used IN connection with
good cleansing powder, the work Of
cleaning pots and pans viii he less
dlsasreeabEe. The long handle viii
ohviate the necessity for keeping the
hands in the greasy water
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

Two years ago we took an order for
2400 fourteen inch armor- piercing shells
at a contract price Of ST6s 600, to be
delivered within a certain time or we
had to pey a large penalty.
The only specifications for making
these shells are that they shall be
OF a certain size and must pierce
armorp plate at certain velocity on i'm
pact II is impossible to foretell the
exact conditions OF the tests
We had made large quantities Of shells
in the past which had been accepted
But in placing this particular order IL
Department altered the angle at while
the tested shells must pierce armor
plate. The result. however. has bee
absolute inability on our part to PR
duce in any quantity. shells which vi
meet these novel tests. In fact w
know of no process OF projectile-mak
ing through which it is possible to pro
duce in quantities shells which will
conform to the requirements.
The result is that up to now on that
contract Of s76s. 900 we have put into
actual operating expense SAT .S81., and
have been penaiized for non-delivery
S495. IA. a total Of S943 ,625., with no
receipts whatever.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05
Not : Botanical Species.

The artichoke, which originally came
from Barbary. is not q botanical spe-
cies, but 4 variety Of the thistle, which
grows spontaneously all along the
African coast Of the Mediterranean
from Morocco to Palestine.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

This famous Palmist reads your en-.
ire life from cradle to old age. jus,
as the hand indicates. Gives you
dates and facts; tells you what has
passed in life and what is happening
without asking a single question. She
does not tell things to please. Blu
eads things Just as the hands ind
cate, tells you the planets You We're
born under. the lucky and unluckg
planets. when and where you viii
marry. settles and explains love. fam
fly troubles, marriage. divorce. health
business. law suits, specnlations. in
vestments. transactions Of all kinds.
IN fact, no matter what your hope
fear or ambition, come TO this noted
Palmist and find help. There is ne
need for anyone to be unsuccessful
her advice removes all trouble. she
guarantees satisfaction or no charge
Her readings are strictly confidential
Call and consult her free.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

IF love giveth thee not all thou
cravest, thank him for what he doth
give; remembering that the least of
his gifts is such as thou coaldst not
possess without him, hadst thou all The
wealth and all the wisdom Of the
world. Richard Garnett.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

Was any part OF present Prussia ever
a part of Poland when Poland was
separate emplre7
Yes The arst partition Of Poland In
1772 between Russia. Prussia aud Aus
tria gave 10 Prussia as her share Of
booty the maritime paaunate minus
Danzig. the palatinate OF hutm minus
Thorn. Great Poland as far rs the
Nitza and the palutinates or Marien
burg and Ermenland, to square miles,
with a population OF 37s.o<U and an
annual revenue of 534 .oO0 thaiers In
1893 Prussia took also Thorn. Danzig
Dobryn. Kujavia and mostly the whole
Of Great Poland. In 1895 Prussia took
Podiachia and the rest OF Masovia,
with Warsaw
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05
Money to Loan


NEED MoNEY-Get II from us,
any amount Sc to 500 on your
own note, If you owl furniture. a
piano or stock. or have a steady
position. IS ozly soc for l month.
Pay az yo" earn by the week or
raonth. legal rates guaranteed
by our BOND to the state
LAKE COUNTY LOAN CO,
Rimbach Block cover Lion Store.)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05
NOTICE.

Hereafter no classified ais via
DC accepted over telephone unless
that person has q taIsphona ana
fTrnas she's ms with the correct num-
bax Of Same as s1n1A OF placing tins
AL
All persons placing advertise
uaenGB with Ms over phone muHt CALI
a. the office and pay for Same with
chAxge Of TEN CENTS vii DO made
for COLLECTING.
The best service can be given by
bringing your advertisements 90 tha
of-f1ue and pay Cor Same at time oS
placing che advertisement.
LAKE COUNTY PRINTING Arb
PUBLISHING GO.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05
NOTICE OF RENEWAL. OF LIQUOR
LICENSE


LICENSE
Notice is hereby given % the citizens
If Hammond. North Township Lake
County. Indiana. that the undersigned,
John Ambos. is & male mhabtant and
resident of said City, Township, County
and state. and over the ago ut twenty
one years: that he has resided in the
state Of Indiana for more than one year
ana in the city &c Hammond North
Township, Lake County Indiana. for
more than six (6) months prior to the
date Of this notice, and IS q qualified
voter thereof; that he IS q HaturaIized
citizen of the United States of America
and eff good moral character: that he
VIII apply to the Board of County Com
nIzsioners of Lake County. at Grown
Point. Indiana, at its March 1917, ses-
sion. for the renewal Of a license to sell
at retail. snirituous vinous and malt
liquors in less quantities than five gal
Ions at a time and permit the same to
he drank on the premises where sold,
said license heretofore granted by the
Board of Commissioners on THE san day
of March. 1916. and issued hy Edward
simon. auditor of said County for the
period of one year from said date. and
the precise location where said intoxi-
eating liquors are to be sold by the
provisions Of the license to be renewed
is as follows:
The ground floor Of the 2-story brick
building on the northwest corner Of
Holman and Clinton streets. public
highways IF citv Of Hammond. known
as $50 Holman street Room is 20x60
feet has side front ana rear entrances.
living rooms upstairs. Bar on north
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

How many national banks have been
organized from the beginning of the
system and how many have failed ano
how many are now n existence?
Since the organizat ton Of the nation
al banking system In 1853 charters for
1851 national banks have been is
sued or this number 2.513 have been
voluntarily liquidated and SO failed
and were placed III charge OF receivers
On June 30. 1914. there were 1889 ma
tional banks In operation having an
authorized capital OF ST ,o14. a39, i7J and
total circulation Of S750.671 ,s99.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

Heiress-"I want everyone to know
that our engagement IS broken" "Au
right. III have it put in the papers.
under the heading Business Trou-
bles' Life.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

When was "Uncie Toms Cabin"
written and first put on the market
1t was written In 1872 was pub.
nshed as serial Ia a weekly news
paper at Washington while being writ
ten. running from June 8, 1851. to Aprn
], 1852. aud soon afterward was
brought out IN book form.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

We bid on the new battle-cruisers
sums which Navy department experts.
after examination of our books, found
would yield a profit Of less than ten
per. cent. We agreed to assume risks
for increased costs of materials and la
Dor. that made 1t possible that these
contracts might yield no profit what
ever.
The costs run beyond the amount ap-
propriated by Congress on the basis OF
the cost estimates made a year ago.
And because shipbuiders could not
alter the inexorable cost facts and re
duce bids TO early estimates Of the
Navy Department, the prices are called
"exorbitant."
Tt would he a real advantage 70 be
relieved OF this naval construction The
profit from it cannot possibly amount
to much. and the responsibility is enor-
nous.
We have determined to make this
offer to the American Government
If you will build two of the battle
cruisers In Government navy yards.
we VIII build the other two at the as
certained cost Of building the ships in
the Government yards. without add
tional expense or commissions OF any
kind. We viii also contract to have
our ships ready for service ahead Of
the Government shins."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05
Only Comes hx Exnerienoe.

The woman who knows how to spank
a baby properly didn't acquire the
knowledge through u correspondence
school.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05
Real Estate Bargains
GAN e.

FOR aALE-- Residences in go<Na io~A
tionn, now ready 10 occupy. Apply to
Frost A. e. Phone Gary ISL. s.is~ts
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05
LEGAL NOTICES.

NOTICE or ADMINISTRATIONS.
In the matter Of the Estate Of Fred
Gaste1. sr.. Deceased. No. 1900
Notice Is hereby given that the under
signed has been appointed Admlnistra-
trix If said Estate. by the Judge Of the
Lake Superior Court
Said Estate is supposed to be solvent
GERTRUDE, GASTEL.
Administrative.
Dated Ian. q 1a17
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

In what year did gold drop to par
after the civil war rise, and what was
the highest point reachsd7
In 1879 goid fell to par in the United
States for the first time subsequent to
1861 Highest point, 2s5. reached July
II. 1864 when the Confederates were
at the gates Of Washington
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

We have not the slightest idea what
profit there will be In the making or
these shells. We do not know that
there win be any. There is no certain
ty that it would be possible for us TO
deliver a she'll to meet the test
For officers In the Navy to assume
that any bid made under such condi-
tions is "exorbitant" is utterly unfair.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

Such was the experience in the light
Of which we were called upon recent
" to bid for sixteen-inch shells.
We bid on these shells at approx
mately the same rate per pound as
that OF fourteen-inch shell contract
Of one year ago upon which the Gov
eminent awarded contracts.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05
Wanted-Male Help.

NNANTED-Pa Parcel post packer ram
s Betz Co, Hammond A.9
p0Y WANTED-At Hammond tleFai
shop. Good wages, short hours
1rANTED-E Experienced short org !
cook. fair salary Moline s. FuiIels 6oo =
W. state st, Hammond
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05
Horses and Cattle.

FOR sALE-Gray- mare. 1900 lbs.
Hammond. go
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05
Situations Wanted,
Miscellaneous.

EDWARD TOSS. formerly with Ia
T7rorss Dancing Academy and who has
.,,,crea7ed him. viii give public and pri-
sgafe lessons at the hall IT'D the orpheum
building. Phones 239l or S5IM Ham
fnOnd. go p
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05
Clairvoyant.
BrADAM LEoNE
MAnAmE LroNw.
So Holman street.
CIaIrvoyant-Sptrtt Medium.

572 Holman street.
CIa1rvoya ut-Sptrtt Medium.
When YOU are In trouble, doubt or
suspense consult
MADAME LEONE.
I was born with a strange and re-
ma rkable power-power not meant to
s-ra tIfy the idle curious but TO direct,
advise and he men and women who
nre In trouble and suspense concerning
Inc every day affairs Of life.
Hours 10 a m. to y. M 1918
MADAM LEE phone 2637. palmist ana
spiritual adviser. Do YOU believe in
Gode NY work is my religion. 162
state st. over florist. Hours: a. M
10 p. m. 1919
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

T0ST-Screw tailed brindle bulldog.
wears black brass studded harness
T0cT-Nin party who found purse i'm
s 8 II. premium dept return same
~ q57 Columbia ave. Hammond. and
receive liberal reward? 2.3.2
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

The Spor*. z
News Of q region
whose young men
are turning out ath-
leteS that have more
than local reputa-
ton.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

Dated Jan. q, 1917
Jan 20 Feb IL
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

The news of all
the county courts
and court decisions
The only paper in
the county that
even pretends to
cover them.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

The most useful
and widest read
want ad page in this
part of the state,
the greatest barter
shop you can i'm
agine.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

HERBERT l.. WHEATON.
Clerk l.. S. c.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

The news of ev-
cry city in Lake
County handled by
experienced wit
ers. News OF a
fOur-fOld industrial
realm.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-05

FOR Bargain. Indiana player
must he sold III once. Phone 5I6-Ns
Indiana Iarhor 3~5-2
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-20
HACKETHAL BROA
UndertaksIa.

Members Of organised labor In Dsn.
yer and vicinity are generally informed
a. to the courtesies and attention
given by Hackcthal Bros.. Undsrtak-
crs, located at 1851 Kalamath stresA
Phone Main 1858. Theodore and
George Hackethal comprise the firA,
tho latter being . member Of Dsn-
yer Typographical Union Their offlcs
and parlors are open day and night
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-20
ROYAL RESTAURANT EXPANDING.
Takes in Spacious Room Formerly oe-
cupied by the Mozart Cafe.

The Royal Restaurant, l64l Curtis
street, one of Denver's old land marks.
will increase its capacity by including
the room formerly cccupied by the IA.
nous Mozart cafe
The year of 1916 was very busy year
at the Royal, in fact the best since 1910.
Ben Claff, the general manager of the
Royal, looks forward to a still better
business from now on, and It is because
of his abiding faith in Denver's future
that he considers this an opportune time
to enlarge the place by aunexing the
room adjoining, formerly the Mozar,
The Distinguishing feature of the
Royal under the present management Ia
the pleasing homelikc atmosphere tha,
bids one hearty welcome, in addition
to the wholesome, palatable foods cooked
TO taste, that are SO enjoyable.
The new addition is one of the mos,
artistically and richly decorated rooms
in the city and will undoubtedly become
popular from the vcrv start.
The Royal annex will be open ior bus
mess today Saturday, January 20.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-20
ITALY TO GET COLORADO COAL.
Delivery of 10000 Tons Per Month to
Be Made at Galveston

Two Colorado coal companies, the Sun
nyside and the Victor American. will
furnish fuel to operate the state rail-
ways of Italy for the next three years
at a rate OF 10000 tons month, and at
a gross yield for the period OF $3.50, 900.
Delivery will be made at Galveston.
where the coal will be placed on ships
chartered by the Italian government.
The cost of the fuel when it reaches
Naples will approximate SIS ton,
freight and all charges included.
Colorado coal was selected because of
its superior steaming qualities and be
cause of the fact that there is less
chance OF serious impairment of shipping
facilities at Galveston than ON the At
lantic seaboard.
The coal is to be paid for in cash
monthly in Denver at the rate of 81 =
ton. In the division of the business the
Victor American company will take two
thirds and the Sunnyside Coal Mining
company one-third.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-20
new STAR SHINES
in ORBIT OF LABOR
Drapery and Carpet Sewers
Shed Effulgent Light
Seventeen Members Added and OFF,
Gers: Elected at Last Meeting:
Only Two Firms Out

A new star has appeared in the firm
ament of organized labor in the city
of Denver. But the same had not be-
come wholly visible until the night OF
January s, which was one of the regular
meeting nights OF the Drapery and Car
pet Sewers Local No. q.
Up to date of this meeting the Drap-
cry and Carpet Sewers Union in Denver
had labored under the Rip Van Wrinkle
policy. Local No. 81 was organized In
this city during the month of June, with
membership of ten, affiliating with
Upholsterers Union No. %.
During the past three months this
organization has contended against great
odds, owing to the fact that the bal
ance OF the drapery workers did not
seem to understand the benefits to be
derived from belonging TO the organiza
tion. But it gives me great pleasure 20
announce that at the meeting held jan
uary S we obligated seventeen new MEM
bers, making our total membership thir-
ty-siN, which is a record of which We
feel proud. This comprises all, with two
exceptions, OF the establishments in the
city using union labor.
This local is too young at this time to
give detailed report of the general
workings. But in the near future We
hope to make up for lost time
Following is a list of officers elected
for the ensuing six months:
President-Miss A Branch.
Vice prcsidcnt--Mrs. Il. Bell
Secfetary-Nirs. !. c.. Kilmer
Treasurer-Mrs. Cora Atwood.
Financial secrctary-Aiiss NJ Mullins.
Delegate to Trades Asscmbly-Mrs. y.
Bell.
Trustecs-Mrs C. Baird. Mrs. NJ. W
Douglas, Mn Florence b. Fox.
Our local meets the second and fourth
Mondays Of each month in Club buila-
ing. 1871 Arnpaloe street at p- m.
MRS J. &. kILMER.
Press Secretary.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-20

Try Principe do Lsss cigar for an
after dinner smoke Union uadc.-Adv.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-20
OUR GREAT OFFER

Both The Bulletin and Pearson's Mag
azine will be sent to any address one
year for oi.75. Send P. o. money
order, check or currency. This remark
able offer won't remain open long. Ad-
dress Denver Labor Bulletin, p. o. Box
~, Denver, Colo.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-20
DID IT MELT HER?

q cannot entertain the idea OF mar
rying you,' she replied coldly. My
heart is with our brave boys at the
front"
Its a good thing for the boys he
replied, drawing himself up. They need
all the ice they can get on the Mexican
border. Chicago Herald.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-20

Try a Principe d. Leos eie~r for an
after dinner smoke. Union nAda--Adv.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-20

P.troni.e The Bulletin's advertisers.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-20
THE WARD AUCTION CO.
l723-se Glenarm st.

We retail all Of our new furniture,
s ohnr. hn0'u% ,oa stoves. d,.nss
We specialize in roll and fiat top desks,
filing devices and swivel chairp. Terms
IL desired. Auction sale daily at 9 D. m.
c. T. Ward, president and manager.