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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31
us. May Expect U-Boat Raids
MAYOR JOHNSON SLAPS PEACE FAKER
81 "
l|51aal :,l1 SY7)|


fci'sls believe peace II not far distant.
state department ndvIces Indicate the
coming, winter viii be the worst Ger
many has experienced. Crops are short
fats scarce and smaller rntiOns nre In
fierce.
The Kaiser himself, seeing these
Sl=ns of trouble, has ordered news
pnpers not to print his name 80 much.
Hence fhe German people are no longer
fed on Iraise of a leader whose nu-
thOrity IL being nSsaiIed.
Evidence of food shortage Is shown
In that prisoners, always scantily fed,
nre now on even lower ratIons. Also
they forced to work the west
front. frequently in direct line of fire.
All this L. foUnd In official reports,
showing that a revolution may be
nearer than Indications show.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31
ARE YOU CAREFUL
WHEN YOU DRIVE
YOUR AUTOMOBILE?
sspecial to rAE TnsEs.l }

sCHERERvILLE, IND. Aug. ST.
Five people miraculously escaped in
stant death yesterday afternoon by
jumping when fast moving Grand
Trunk passenger train struck the au-
tomobile in which they were riding on
a crossing between Hartsdale and High
land. The machine was demolished.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31
(unItea Press e.ahlegra..,.l

LONDON. Aug. 3f.--The fearful
lighting of tho Flanders offensive %
the past month cost England 6O,373
casualties in killed, wounded and miss
ing, according to compilations today.
The total is below that of last month
tsIs9aD. but the losses IN officers were
much greater.
The total in July o. officers killed.
wounded rnd missing was x.426. In
August IL dropped 70 $3.50. The de-
tailed figures for AugpSt were:
ofhcers-IAiIIed, 3I7s wounded, 3,5o6.
missing, 367; total, 5,4S0.
Men-KIlIed, 11,5e4; rounded, 40,373,
missing, 1856; totni, 5i.s93.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31

GOOD SISTERS FIND
BABY ON DOORSTEP

Sisters at ST. Margaret's hospital were
attracted early yesterday morning by
the cries of a babe on the door steps
Investigating they found a chubby
baby boy in a big straw basket. It had
been left there earlier in the morning
probably by destitute mother.
The child, less than day old. vas cared
for and Will be taken to an orphan
asylum for rearing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31

Fred stephens Jacobs Of Pittsburgh.
gunner on the American tank steamer
Campana. was taken aboard the German
submarine u with five members of
the crew of the vessel. when the U-2
sank the Campana. = few hours later
a French patrol boat caught up with
the Up and meted out the same treat
ment as had been accorded the tanker
All on board the U-boat, captives and
crew, lost their lives.
Jacobs enlisted in the navy on July g.,
1915. He was detailed as gunner aboard
the Campara when war was declared
and had made several trips across the
Atlantic on the vessel before il was
added to the list Of U-boat vistims.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31
NEW JURY.
FOR COURT
At HUB
fspecial 70 THE T1mEg.l

Especial to THE TIMEs.)
CROWN POINT. IND, Aug. 31-The
following have been drawn for jury
duty for the Lake circuit court COM
Monday. Sept 3rd:
Grand Jury.
Arthur Reiner, North township.
j. H. Ward. Gary.
Arthur Taylor, Cedar Creek township.
r. C. Deming. Hammond.
F. Z. Hoemeir Ross township.
Geo. Boyd. Ross township.
Petit Jury.
Wn. Backe. st. Johns township.
L. B. Garham. East Chicago.
Jos. z. Gerlach. St. Johns township.
Michael Schmal. st. Johns township.
r. a Bates, East Chicago.
Jos. Backe St. Johns township.
Anton Dubois. St. Johns township.
Roy Bailey. West Creek township.
J. H Fatke. Center township.
Henry F. Kussmaul. Center township.
c. H Topping, Cedar Creek township.
Moses Henderson. Winfield township.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31
OLD SETTLERS
HOLD MEETING
(Spec!al % THE TsaEs1

CROWN POINT. IND. Aug. 81
The OLD Settlers meeting held ct the
fair grounds on Wednesday was at
tended by a fairly good sized crowd,
considering that the weather was
threatening most of the day. The pro-
gram as scheduled was carried out and
the usual gathering of Lake county's
pioneers was a pleasant affair. many
coming from nearby cities to greet
friends Of bye-gone days. The officers
elected were:
President-oscar Dinwiddie.
ecretary-Miss Ruby Brown.
Historical Secretary - Samuel 3.
Woods.
Treasurer-Mrs. Eta Wilmer
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31
INDIANA BOY
GETS VICTORIA
CROSS IN FRANCE

SOUTH BEND. Ind, Aug. S1.-
John Carroll OF Mishawaka. is the
first American fighter to receive
the Victoria Cross. Before he en-
listed with the Canadian army he
resided with two sisters at 32s
South Wells street. He is 25 years
old. The London Daily Mirror says:
During an attack Private John
Carroll rushed the enemy trench
and bayoneted four He pro-
ceeded 70 the assistance of a
comrade, killing one of the
enemy. He came across a ma
chine gun and four men. Single
handed he killed three and cap
tured the gun.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
Especial to THE TIMEs.)

Especial 20 TIE IIMEs-)
CROWN POINT. IND. Aug 81
Prof. F. F. HIGHWAY reports a very
successful teachers institute. The ed
ucators whom he has secured to lecture
before the teachers are the best in the
country. and the teachers are showing
keen interest in the work. and the at
tendance at each session is above the
average.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31

NEW YORK, Aug. 31.-Dispatches
today from I'etrograd to the Jewish
Daily Forward feIi Of militia troops
battling to suppress anti-Eovernment
nnd cOunter-reNOIutIoanr activities.
Demonstrations were vigorously
qUelied and nnti-governmeat posters
were torn down. the dispatches said.
Shortage of food was the main reason
for the nnti-sOyernment propaganda,
II is believed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31

FROM AN ATLANTIC PORT, Aug.
3i.-Greecc will have Its full military
strength in the field with the allies
within three months. George ROuSsOs.
the Greek minister to the United
states, declared upon his arrival here
today. He will he the first Greek dip
Iomntic representative stationed In
Washington since 1913.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31

WASHINGTON. Aug. S1.-The long
arm of the government will reach down
into American industries tomorrow and
begin lifting more than 10000 boys and
girls out of the ranks of child labor.
The federal child labor law passed
last year is effective at midnight to-
night.
Under the direction of Miss Grace
Abbott of Chicago in the labor depart
ment childrens bureau. children under
sixteen in ouarries and mines and un-
der fourteen in mills. canneries. and
manufactures doing interstate business
will be taken out and kept out No
children under sixteen years can be
worked more than eight hours a day or
before six a. m. or after p. M.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31
DETECTIVES AT LAKE
(speciaI to TIE TIMEs1

CEDAR LAKE, IND, Aug. 31.-Priv-
ate detectives from Chicago landed here
on a mysterious mission this morning
which is said to have TO do with the
Winslow robbery in Chicago last We'd
nesday Suspects are supposed to be
in hiding in some Of the resorts here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31

WASHINGTON, Auzs+ 3l.-German's
women, tired of sufFe3ang from short
ratiOn< and tOrE with SORROW after
their losses, may pI-H m important
role In remOdeIi1g Tenttn opinion. This
spirit and general wan tscnrincSS ARE
tho important things yvhlch make Of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31
DO NOT GIVE UP

If your results are not Satisfactory
regarding your Spectacles. see us. We
are Specialists for twenty years prac-
tice fitting eyes for the proper glasses.
5. Silver. Jeweler and Manufacturing
optician. III State St, Hammond. Ind.
S-3l-1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31

CHICAGO, Aug 3f.-J. c. +. Merrill.
secretary of the Chicago Board of
Trade died ~ his home here today of
heart disease. He rcturned recently
from Washington, where he had spent
several months in Connection with
food control.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31
BETTER TAKE EN- OFF

TT shall be unlawful for any civilian
not connected with the United States
army. navy or marine corps to wear
any distinctive part of the uniforms of
these branches reads an order receiv-
ed by Sergeant w. S Welch. A heavy
fine is inflicted on the violator OF this
federal law. =
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31

You are invited at ScherervilIe. Ind.
Sunday and Monday Labor Day. to the
homecoming festival at st. Nffchael's
school Chicken dinners served. Pro-
ceeds for the benefit of new school.
s-3I-2t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31
LACE CURTAINS

Watch for the Lace Curtains. 4sc a
side. valued from s2.0o to $500 a pair
See our windows Hammond Furniture
Co. 242 z. state St, Hammond. Ind
8-s1-1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31
NOTICE TO sALooHKEEPEas.

on account of Monday. September
srd, being Labor Day the Board of
County Commissioners will take up ap-
plications for Liquor License Tuesday.
September 4th. at one o'clock P. NJ.
and all applicants are directed to ap-
pear at that time
EDWARD SIMON.
SSH Auditor Lake County. Indiana.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31
ANTI -DRAF 7
NEE 7 TING
SQUELCHED
Promoter In RastiIs, Is Cops
Guard Entrance to Meet
Ing Place.

Vigorous action on the part of
Mayor r. o. Johnson and Chief
George H. Bragdon of the secret
service prevented the kaiser COM
forters from holding a peace and
anti-conscription meeting at Gary
last night.
With the chief peace promoter
lodged in jail and seventy-five po-
licemen guarding the approaches
to Turner hall, 18th avenue and
Washington street. there was no
chance to hold a session. A crowd
was on hand, but it was orderly.
Defying the county council of de-
fense and the mayors express orders
agents of the Chicago branch of the
Peoples Council of American announced
they would hold a silent meeting OF
protest against "Cossack methods and
liberty crushers."
There will be no treason meetings.
silent or noisy held in Gary while the
war is on and while uin mayor" said
Johnson.
f.efore ths two platoons OF police.
commanded By Chief William F. Forbis.
marched 70 Turner hall. where scouts
were already on duty. the mayor ad-
dressed them in the council chamber.
Accompanying the mayor and the
chief to Turner hall was George H.
Bragdon. chief Of the secret service
The police remained on guard an hour
at the hall and while a crowd assembl-
ed. no cne attempted to enter 1t.
Dolseu Seized.
James H. Dolsen. head of the peace
and anti-draft law propaganda in Gary.
was arrested at noon yesterday fcllcw-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31

You are invited to attend the K Of c.
picnic at Spring Hill Grove, St. John.
on Labor Day. Benefit of K. Of c. War
Camp Fund. Music by Walsh 27-4-eod
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31
NICK JUST
CAN'T BE GOOD

Captain Of Police George HanIon
and officers Singer. Flanagan and
Haight swooped down for the second
time within six months on a blind
pig" run by Nick Slade Al Center place.
Roby about o'clock this morning. He
secured ! continuance of trial until
next Wednesday. Bond was set at
$500.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31

Hammond Ball Park, Sun
day, Albany Park vs.. Ham
mond. (First of the three
big championship series. }
Monday, Labor Day, Ham
mond VS.. South Chicago.
s-so-s
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10000
CHILDREN
LIFTED Up
(BULLETIN.)
CEy United progs,O

(By United Pross.)
BREENsBoRo, n. c., Aug. 31.-Ths
federal child labor law which becomes
elective at midnight tonight was ruled
unconstitutional today by United States
Judge Boyd In q decision handed down
here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31

Ask Yourself How You Can
Serve Your Country7
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31
Dolsen Seized.

James H. Dolsen, head Of the peace
and anti-draft law propaganda in Gary.
was arrested at noon yesterday fcllcw-
ing a session with Chief l3ragdon. Dol
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31

Make It The Last War.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-31

(Continued on page slx.)
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Continued on page six.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-16
KIEANIS CLUB HEARS TALK
ON TONSILITIS AT LUNCHEON

Diseases caused from tonSil trouble
was the subject OF an address deliv
cred at the weekly luncheon of the
Kiwanis club. at the Hotel Sheldon
Friday, by Dr.. " 3. Wesson. He
spoke on the diseases that follow ton
sill affection
Babies who snore at night. the
speaker said. are nearly always suf-
fering from tonsilitis OF t0nsiI trouble.
swollen tOnsils also cause young chill
dren to become very nervous. The
speaker said there are various ways
10 treat Jonsil trouble aside from op-
GRAFTON. one OF which is 10 spray the
tOnsils. DR.. WeSson closed his ad-
dress by giving away eight Mexicon
wax figures TO members Of the club.
Rev. Watson N Farley. pastor Of
the Westminster Presbyterian church,
was the other speaker at the lunch
con- He made a five minute talk in
which he spoke of the fruits men re-
ceive by closer cooperation and in
forming clubs like the kiwanis. where
they can meet and discuss the issues
Of the day
L. W Polk introduced several mem
bers Of the club, in which he an
nounced their business. Souvenirs were
given by the FAINT Coffee company
and the Bieneman Ruedig Manufac-
turing company
". B. Ware presided as POSTMASTER.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-16
UNCERTAINTIES
HAMPER STOCKS
Speculative Issues Higher
But Trading Is Restricted;
Close Is Strong.

NOTE-Quotations reflect closing prices
Friday. March &c.
New York March 1G.-Speculstive issues
including munitions. motors and allied
stocks were variably higher in tOday's stock
market Trading was materially restricted.
however. by impending domestic and foreign
uncertainties sales were estimated at $50
COO shares
The close was strong
Prospect Of nationwide railway strfk
and the extraordinary Foreign developments
exerted little adverse influence as market
factors at the outset Of today's operations.
aside from a curtaiiment Of dealings
Prices were irregular. but mainly higher,
with gains Of a point in such potential lead
ers as United States Steel Utah Copper and
Marine preferred Most other active stocks
were fracticnallv better with an advance OF
almost three points for Ohio Gas Bethie-
hem steel was slightly higher and other
equipments issues were steady to firm. the
only notable exception being Central Leather
and Pressed Steel Car.
Recessions OF one to two points in such
speculative issues as Industrial Alcohol.
&c neral Motors and Lackawanna Steel.
caused more moderate reversals elsewhere
before the end or the first hour. after which
the market settled down to its recent eX-
cessive apathy.
Traders were obviously disinclined TO as
sumo new commitments for either account.
pending word from Washington the Ia J.
road walkout- The Russian situation seemed
to excite little interest except in banking
circles and exchanged on Petrograd was firm.
Bonds were dull and steady. save for sliE hit
concession in Internationals.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-16
GRAIN PRICES
FALL SLIGHTLY.
Selling Is of Liberal Proper
tions But Has No Appear
ance of a Stampede.

Chicago. Ill. March 1e.-Only moderate
declines resulted in the wheat market to-
day from the prospects OF n railway strike
Selling Of liberal proportions. but had
no appearance Of being Of a stampede char
acter- Opening prices which ranged from
&c 10 2iic lower. with May at Sis to
S1-7siz. and July at S1-5stz to S1-55 We're
followed by slight rally and then a sag
that in some cases went a little under the
initial level.
Subsequently. less hopeful view that the
railroad strike could be averted led TO in
creased pressure. but reports that president
Wilson would mediate II ne we're asked
brought about rally. The close was IN
tiled. ranging from &c net lower to Sc
.drance. with May at Sls@-s 10 SIS. and
uiT at S1-547s To 81 55is
Cora symparhized with the bsarish action
oi wheat. but showed relative steadiness- Al
Tor opening &c 90 2 off. the market raj
ed to above yesterdays finish but later
eazed down somewhat.
Later there was a complete Withdrawal
81 bids the part OF shippers here and
the market developed general weakness, but
then rallied with wheat The close WAS
strong at = TO 1fsc net advance.
Oats traders took their cue from wheat
rather than corn
Provisions averaged higher
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-16
N. Y. LISTED STOCKS.
MONEY AND METALS.
NEW YORK MARKET.

BY Associated Press
New York March 1s--MercantiIe paper
sGsss
Sterling 90 day bills. san. commercial so
day bills s4-70a.: demand Ss.75lz cables
S4T61z-
Rubles. demand. 2Ss.; cables. 2sI=
Bar silver. 75c-
Mexican dollars. Sos C.
Government bonds steady
Railroad bonds steady
Time loans. steady; 60 days. 81 q = 50
days. 81 q ~ six months S32t a 4 percent.
Call money, steady: high. Pa low. .: rul-
ing rate. >, last loan. "a; closing bid .:
offered at * percent
Copper. eiectroiytlc spot and nearby.
S51 so q 32-5O: second quarter. sSS q 35; third
quarter. $3.50 q 32-50-
Iron. firm. No 1 Northern. S3s. d 81 No.
Northern. $3.50 q $3.50; No l Southern ISL
a Sc; No Southern. $51 3e-59.
Metals exchange quotes tin spot, $50 q a.
Lead. SIC asked.
Spelter 102sc asked
LONDON METALS MARKET
London. Ing March 1s--ClosinE prices
on the London metals market for today
were as follows.
Lead. f3e los.
Spelter. E47-
Spot copper. Elss; futures. 1855. sic. cleo
trolytic. ISL
spot tin. SOS; futures. 1904. sic.
THE LOCAL MARKET
Nsclonales. lsizc
Mexican bank notes, state bills 9d-7c.
Mexican pesos. Soc.
Mexican gold. 50 ~ C.
Ell Pas0 SmeIter Quotations.
Corrected daily
Bar silver Handy & Harmon quota tions),
5sc-
London lead. $50 los.
Copper. SIC
Pig lead, 50.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-16
Livestock Market.

Chicago. H. March .-HoEs-Receiphs.
1900. Market 15c above yesterdays aver
age Bulk. Sass G14s5; light Sl415G
1890; heavy. SlA4oGl5-oo; pigs, Slo-I5G
Cattle-Receipts 5000 Market weak Ma
tive beef cattle $500 n 1850 stockers and
feeders. $3.50 s-75: cows and heifers. $50
61Q.65; calves. S9-I5 n1S-75-
Sheep-Receipts. 5000 Market steady
Wethers- Sl1e0 q 1850; lambs. Sass q Ass
Kansa- City Livestock. Close.
Kansas City. No. March 16--Hogs-Re-
eeipts, 5000 Market higher Bulk 1855 q
butchers SIi-5o g1LS5. light. sI4-2O G1As07
pigs. $4,000 I2-7s-
CattIe-Receipts SOC Market steady.
Prime fed steers. SI175 n I2-25: dressed beef
steers s9-50 11-JU- western steers. 5000
HE COWS. $500 a 1900. heifers, Ss-ee Q
100. stockers and feeders $50 q le-'Si
bulls S7-50 q $50 calves S7-o0 q l1-50-
Sheep-Receipts. sooo- Market steady
SI2-oea1s-so. yearlings $500 QI5-50: weth-
ers s1I5o n 1850 ewes S10.50 q 1925.
It Louis Livestock. Close.
ST Louis. Mo- March Hogs-keceipts,
7oe0. Market higher Light. SI4-40G 1855;
pigs SsQlz-S: butchers, $ls-seg n - good
heavy SASS as. bulk. sI45 74-s5-
Cattie-Receipts. 110e Market steady
Native beef steers, sl0-50G l1-15; yearling
steers and heifers. ss-5e $50; COWS. $3.50
dI0; sto~kers and feeders. s5-75 G1o; beef
cows and heifers. ssc5Ge- prime yearling
steers and heifers, $500 TO- native calves,
S5Gl3.75.
sheep-Receipts. 1909 Market strong.
Lambs. Sl3lI4s0- ewes. Ss-50a1c. year
linEs SI225 1850
IT Joseph Livestock Close
St Joseph. No. March 16--Hogs-Be-
ceipJs. $4,000 Market higher Top, SASS;
bulk. s14z5 a14-15.
Cattle - Receipts 500. Market steady
Steers. $3.50 a 11-75- cows and heifers $3.50
ali: calves. ssG Il-50.
sheep-Receipts. 405e- Market strong TO
ioc higher Lambs. 81 1850. ewes. ST q
I1-s5-
Denver Livestock. Close.
Denver. Colo. March 16.-Cattie- Receipts.
1900. Market steady. Beef steers. 5000
100; cows and heifers s. 90 n 9 .05: stock
ers and feeders. 500 rs; calves $1,000
1875.
Hogs-Receipts zoo Market steady. Top.
s1-50- bulk. SI4-15 d12-s0-
Sheep-Receipts. 1z00. Market steady
Lambs. SIS - a1400. ewes. sIe.1sT 11.5e
Fort Worth Livestock. Close.
BY ZeiEer Hotell
Hogs-Receipts, e5oe- Market steady Top.
SI4-30. bulk sI3-50aIs.0O.
CattIe-Receipts $500. including leo
calves Beef steers top. $3.50: bulk. $500
500; cows. $1,000 @ 80; heifers. $500 $50:
bulls. ss-oog SIS: calves, $500 $50. Stock
ers-steers. $3.50 S-50: cows $500 $50;
EeiferS. $500 RI SEQ calves. S6-GoGs-1o.
Sh-ep-I,eceipts. 400 Market steady.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-16
Grain and Provisions.
Chicago Grains. Close.

thicagO TRAINS. NlOse-
Wheat-May. S1s2@ July. S1-547s
Corn-May. s109- July. SL07iz
osts-May. s. sc: July. 56izc
Chicago Provisions. Close.
Pork-May. $50 95: July. S52-25-
Lard-May. S19-o2; July. $500
Ribs-May. s17.s5. July. SI7-52.
Chicago Produce, Close
Chicago. Ill, March 17--Butter, q a SOC
EEg-Higher. Receipts. 5615 cases. Firsts
Us, G2sc: ordinary firsts. 3sZ q - &c, at
mark. cases included 26G27 &c
Potatoes-Higher- Receipts . cars Wis
consin and Michigan white. S230G 240:
Idaho. oregon, Colorado and Washington
sac a 2-6O
Poultry-Alive. higher. Fowls and springs
2515c.
Kansas City Produce. Close.
Kansas CITY. No March 16--Butter-
Creamery 42c: firsts. soc: seconds Sc.
packing. este
EEEs-Firsts. 27izc
PouItry--Hens 20ize- ROSTERS 15c; Eur
keys. CSC
Kansas City Grains. Close
Kansas City No. March 1s--N heat-No-
hard. SLS7 dl-Ss- No red, SLs5 1-sS;
May. SL7szs; July. sL51S-
Corn-No. mixed. sI0SG Los; No. >
white. s1.Oslz. No. yellow. sL1O1a: Nay.
t1054s GLo6z July. S1-055s Los y
Oats-Nc. white, 6zG62zc; No
mixed. So q sic
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-16
STOCKS
HIGHER FRIDAY.
Market Generally at Stand
still Because of Threatened
Railroad Strike.

Trading in today's stock market was az
standstiu throughout. the railroad situa-
tfca absorbing all Of the interest stocks in
tl departments are holding firm with the
exception OF the copper issues which are
quoted al advanced prices over last nights
close according TO advices TO Curtiss Man
don lobby.
American Smelters at noon was three
quarters Of point higher Utah gained one
and one half points in the early morning
and rested at ia a gain Of half point Owe
last nights close Miami shows net gain
Of half a point steel shows full point gain.
Trading in Austin Amazon has relaxed
sorueyy nat. bu1 the stock Is quoted firm at
Is bid and sales occurring at intervals
around 1 sic and Ia.
Copper Stock Quotations.
The following quotations furnished by Lo-
gan y Bryan's private wire 10 Curtiss. Man
ming * Co. stocks and bonds. sheldon hotel.
give closing prices.
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-16
TELLS CHURCH MEN TO BOOST.

Dr. !. II. Burma. in his opening Ie-
marks AT the First Presbyterian church
last night. asked. How many Of you
good Presbyterians have been boost
ing-sdvertising - these meetings
As a rule" he said. "Presbvterians
are not strong on boosting their own
church They are all too modest Just
start some big general movement. the
building Of a 7 ". c. A. ana vcu will
find the PreShvterians IN the front
rank Christians should be boosters"