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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18


therefore were obliged to call on their
neighbor in business 10 furnish them
coal.
Coal Fields Drawn Upon.
"All the coal in this territory is
shipped into the territory through Chi
go jobpers, and it comes largely
from the Indiana and Illinois coal
fields. with the exception of hard coal.
which comes from the east.
During the past year the coal deal
ers have refrained from entering into
any contracts. Thee are none Of them
holding contracts al this time.
Two years ago. during the month of
April. hard coal ranged from 1925 10
1915 per ton; an average of $50. de-
livered. The Illinois and Indiana soft
lump averaged $3.50 delivered. The
price on hard coal increased during the
winter to $3.50 and. 1915 in some
cases. but the price Of soft coal re-
manned stationary. during the winter.
Last Winters Prices.
In April, 1915. hard coal averaged
IS per ton. delivered. and soft coal.
Indiana and Illinois lump, averaged
ss.5o per ton. delivered. Between
April. 1916 and December /. 1915. the
price of hard coal had increased TO Sill
per ton, and the price OF soft coal; In
diana and Illinois lump. had Increased
to $3.50 per ton. There was plenty Of
soft coal on hand during the winter Of
1916.
May, 1917 finds the hard coal price
averaging s10.25 per ton. delivered. uia-
til today, l understand one dealer re-
dueed the price OF his coal yesterday
TO $3.50 per ton. The price OF soft coal
MAY. 1917, is still $3.50 delivered.
AT this particular time none OF the
dealers here will accept an order for
a winter supply of coal They will not
sell over a ton or two to customer
The coal yards in Hammond are prac-
ticaIIv empty at this time.
THE dealers In Hammond sold dur
ing the year. 1861. $50 tons of hard
coal and $1,000 tons OF soft coal We
can store in the various yards in Ham
mond approximately 6150 tons OF hard
coal and 10000 tons of soft coal. There
is on hand now. May IS. 1917, IN the
wards Of this city. $40 tons of hard coal.
and 41s0 tons OF soft coal.
Respectfully,
FRANK j. O'ROURkE.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

republican ring leaders said after they
left the courthouse where the con
vention was held.
The nomination for Brown was by
acclamation. For city treasurer Wal
ter Bielefeld received SIS votes and Lew
Elder 81 William Rose won the nom
ination for clerk with 20 votes to Cab
lers IS The names voted on for the
city Judge candidacy were those OF NJ.
.. Metz. Theodore Klotz and II. r.
Granger. On the second vote k1otz re-
ceived 60 and a majority; Metz. 40 and
Granger. z. on the first vote Granger
was given Is.
Smoking Dispensed with.
II was after this nomination that
Attorney Milo Bruce made motion
that the men delegates abandon smok-
ing. A few had lighted cigars. The
motion carried.
The vote for councilmen-at-large
the FIVE highest to be nominated was
as follows: Charles Allen. 104; Charles
huffman. 9s: Fred c. Hopman. SO; W.
b. Muir. 81 Celiminated) Henry Lundt,
5e and Elton w. Stocl<er, 81. Patrick
Kelley had withdrawn his name for
nomination just prior to the voting.
Nothing went through according
to prediction. While Ban Browns
name had ben mentioned for mayor
ii was thought certain at s
o'clock in the evening that DR.. How
att would be the candidate. 1t was
stated that DR.. Howatt had given his
consent. Those on the inside thought
Attorney Charles Dyer would be the
nominee for city Judge: Elder for treas
urer and Gabler for clerk.
The space set aside for spectators
was flied. The convention lasted less
than two hours. Hollis Hunter acted
as secretary.
Mr.. Brown is a vice president and d.
rector of the American Trust d Savings
hank
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
NOTICE TO COAL pEALEns.

The Board of Education of the schoo
City of East Chicago. Indiana. will re
ceive bids UP 10 .. M, June 18th. 1915
for furnishing coal in such amounts a.
shall be required Bids will be received
for coal as follows:
/. Delivered in the various
buildings or
2 F. o. B. cars East Chicago OF
Indiana Harbor.
Bids will be received for the follow
ing kinds of coal:
1. Genuine Pocahontas, Mine
Run.
2. Bituminous. Wash nut or 4"
Ks" egg.
Full specifications are on file in the
office of the Board of Education. Copies
may be had ON application.
]. C. DICKSON. secy.
5-1S-25-June I.
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softeninu influence Of Years.

There Is something very beautiful
In the softening influence Of years on
age is sometimes peevish. 1t is oftener
true that men who have started on the
down-hill stretch of life present their
golden-ripe side TO view, like a rich
apple that has mellowed on the tree
and taken It's complexion from the sun
shine that natures and beauties
everything In this lovely worid--De-
troit Free Press.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
GUNBOATS

Gunboats were originally de-
signed to be worn on the ocean.
But some folks wear them on
their feet.
The gunboat is a bad thing to
get mixed up with, either on the
end of mad Swede's leg or at
the point of issue in a naval en-
gagement.
The gunboat inspires a great
deal of respect, as a rule, by
virtue of the kick it packs.
Make all the fun you want to of
the man who wears 'em; but
don't get within range when
you. do it.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
TODAY'S HOOSIER ODDITY

COLUMBUS. IND. May 12-
When man who could not read ap-
piled for enlistment IN the army re-
cruiting officers were puzzled as to
how to test his eyesight. as he could
not distinguish one letter from an
other Finally the officer drew pic
lures of animals and birds on pieces
of cardboard the size of the letters
TO test the mans eyes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
CAR DEMONSTRATION

practical demonstration OF the
newly perfected railway track service
car for section hands. is 10 be given
tomorrow afternoon al $50 at the old
Fitz- Hugh-Luther plant, by the Rail-
way Motor Company.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

with. II know that this is a republi-
can convention"
Republican Leaders Bolt.
The woman delegate was wrong in
that for the convention not only now
ed down the republican leaders dele
gates but the old line republicans bolt
ed the ticket after the convention.
Some of the delegates glored in this
We certainly fixed the old ring" said
one woman delegate.
We're going TO vote for SmalIey."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

severe pains in my
back and sides until
] became so weak /
could hardly walk
from chair TO chair,
and got so nervous
! would jump at the
slightest noise. /
was entirely unfit
to do my house
work, / was giving
up hope of ever be-
ing well, when my
cictar asked mo m
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
INDIANA GUARD
CALL AUGUST 5

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-The Indi-
ana guard called out for August 5. The
National Guardsman affected by today s
order are those who have not already
been called into Federal service. They
will be kept in their home armories
about two weeks and then sent to train
ing camps.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
THOSE LONG WATTS

To have your eyes examined can be
eliminated by making an appointment
with us and that time will be reserved
for YOU 8. Silver. Jeweler < Optician.
IL State St Hammond, Ind. 5-1S-1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

Rear Admiral Sims is in command
of the American destroyers now In
the submarine war zone surrounding
Great Britain. He went to England
and France several weeks ago to
arrange for active cooperation be-
tween the naval forces of the United
States and those of the other nations
at war with Germany.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

Don't forget Red Cross day of the
Hammond chapter Saturday. May
18th. 5-9-fot
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Hammond chapter Saturday, May
18th. 5-9-10t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
NOTICE

All Hammond Saloonkeepers have
agreed to discontinue free lunch after
today, May 18th. $751;
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
MRS. KlESO SICK
SEVEN MONTHS
Restored to Health by Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

Aurora. Ill.-''For seven long months
I suffered from a female trouble, with
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
(BUIETIv.l

tBy United Prcss.)
WASHINGTON, May 1S.-Tbe ma
tionni guard viii be called into federal
service in three groups, July Is, July,
20 and August s.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

Don't forget Red Cross day of tn.
Hammond chapter Saturday. Ma,
18th 1910.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

Don't forget Red Cross day of the
Hammond chapter Saturday, May
18th. 5-9-1Ot
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CITIZENS STAMPEDE
TO BROWN

CONTINUED From Page ono,
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DEALERS BINS
ARE EMPTY; COAL
ORDERS UNTITLED

tcontlnued from Page one,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-08-17
OFFICIAL NOTICE.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

SEALED PROPOSALS viii he received by
the Board of Public Works in and for the
CITY of Wauwatosa at the office Of the city
clerk No 2lS North Main Street, until 7;30
o'clock .. m, of Monday, August 29th, i9lF'
for the following work.
l. The construction of a new concrete
abutrnent on the south size and the repair
ing of the present concrete and stone abut-
nnent on the north side of the bridge over
the Menomonee River at Fifty-ninth Street.
Q The work of repairing the concrete and
stone abutments on the bridge over the Me-
nornoree River at Sixty-frst Street
g. The construction of a concrete culvert
on East Milwaukee Avenue, near Fourteenth
Avenue.
Payment for the work under these con
tracts will be made, after the completion
and acceptance of the work, by the City of
Wauwatosa, In cash
Bidders must make examination of
the location of the work and submit bids in
accordance with plans and specifications on
file in the offices of the city clerk and city
engineer.
aids viii be asked for the total cost of
constructing each of the several structures.
certified check equal to ten per cent Of
the total bid. payable to the city clerk,
wauwatosa. Wis contingent on entering
into a contract for the performance thereof.
must be submitted with the bid
The right to reject any and all bids re-
ceived is reserved to the City of Wauwatosa,
plans and specifications for the work on
the Fifty ninth Street bridge can be seen at
the Office of the Department of Way and
way and Light Company In the Terminal
Building, Milwaukee, Wis.
Dated wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Aug. 10th,
1917. ...
BY A. " Brigham.
Secretary.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-08-17
-.pnH GIVES OF rs COUNTY.

c.,diers of the commissary on the
torms of the country have made a
chile response to the call to duty. Just
os the people came forward with their
ao,lors and vastly oversubscribed the
rihartv loan, and as the young men of
tho nation stood up without fiinching
:, no counted for the draft, SO have
+na farmers done their share in help
inc on the work of preparedness. A
rocent crop report, revealing the ex-
cont TO which the agricultural products
Of the United States have been aug
,oanted under the pressure of neces-
civ and in answer to the presidents
summons to national patriotism, far
ovceeds the most sanguine expecta-
tons says Philadelphia Ledger.
should all go well when the harvests
are all in we shall be in far better
nosition to meet the necessities of our
allies than was thought possible few
months ago, and at the same time pro-
vision for our own needs. This is pro-
yided. always, that the optimistic crop
report shall not blind the public to the
fact that economy in consumption,
scrupulous care to put an end to Grim
inal waste and a radical improvement
in methods of distribution are none the
less the imperative necessity of the
hour. The very abundance of the har-
vest in grains and vegetables creates
new complications which will have to
be faced.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-08-17

In the training camps established all
over the country there is greater work
going on than teaching tactics and the
manual of arms. The personality of
the soldiers is being protected against
vicious living of all kinds. Good,
wholesome habits are being impressed
upon the boys, so as to protect their
manliness and character. The old
idea that the morals of a soldier are
not important has been rejected and
the truer idea that an upright soldier
is the best one is now the rule. This
war is educating men on a line that
civilization has neglected, says Ohio
State Journal. Out of this war will
come better men than went into it, be-
cause the manly virtues are being Ia
ken strict account of. That is the sort
of patriotism the war is cultivating.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-08-17

Some people may laugh at such in
significant countries as Santo Domin-
go, Haiti, Ecuador, BOLIVIA, ETC., break
ing off diplomatic relations with Ger
many and declaring war, but this is
no laughing matter in Germany. The
Germans are hungry for trade, and
this was probably the strongest rea-
son for their beginning the war. Ev-
cry country that declares war against
Germany, therefore, goes into vir-
tual trade alliance against Germany,
German goods and German merchants.
1t spells hopelessness of the Germans
recouping their business losses after
the war by developing trade with
them.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-08-17
PRUDENT ECONOMY.

should We go on spending as usual?
Or should we start economizing and
saving every cent we CAM" These
are questions asked by the financial
expert, B. G. Forbes, in Hearst's Mag
azine. He goes on:
Suppose luxuries are cut down and
expenditures on such necessaries as
food and clothes and shoes and head
gear ere appreciably curtailed. What
then?
manufacturers and merchants and
dealers in such commodities proclaim
that they would have to reduce their
forces. Undoubtedly they would. But
1t is absolutely necessary that a GER
tain amount of labor be released from
the production and vending of things
we can do without in order that addi-
tional labor may be available for
things we cannot do without when the
COUNTRY goes to war on a gigantic
scale
But it is rot prudent economy to
go half-starved, to wear ragged clothes
or leaky shoes. Nor is it prudent
economy to forego all recreation, az
amusement and everyone of life's little
comforts, for we must keep fit in order
&c meet the extra demands upon our
strength and our productive capacity.
A common-sense course win yield the
best results alike for merchants, manu-
facturers, tradesmen, labor and our
military strength"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-08-17

Civilization began when men be-
gan to build homes. From the home
developed the city and the nation"
said a banker recently. The hotel has
it's place. The apartment house has
its uses. Even the boarding house
may be defended upon the ground of
necessity. But it is the man who owns
his OVID ground and his own roof over
his fGmily's heads who is the bull
wark of society and of the nation.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-08-17

Let us get it into the mind Of every
BODY, from office boy to millionaire en-
pioyer, from street sweeper to govern
or OF the state, that every job is war
Joo' and that In the measure that each
IN his own sphere, big or little, does
MS own task to the best of his ability,
In that measure is the great task made
easier for all and its victorious end
brought nearer.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-08-17

STATE OF WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE
County, City of Tauwatosa-office of city
Clerk.
SEALED BIDS AND PROPOSALS will be
received at the office of the city clerk I'm
the City of Wauwatosa. Wisconsin, until
Tuesday. August 81 1917, at 1880 O'Clock
o. n for the purchase of the whole or any
portion Of Six Thousand Five Hundred Dol
lars Fire Dept. Bonds. First Series, author
lied to be issued by said city. said bonds
being in the denomination of Five Hundred
Dollars ($500.O0) each. maturing three bonds
March is, 1918, and two bonds in each year
thereafter to and including 1928, each year
commencing with March Is. 1918. bearing B
per cent semi annual interest.
Delivery will be made at the First Ma
tIonaI Bank Of Wauwatosa at Wauwatosa,
Wisconsin, and not elsewhere.
The City of Wauwatosa hereby reserves
the right to reject any and all bids pro-
posais received under this notice, and the
further right If it elects to do so, to sell
and deliver all or any portion of said bonds
Dated August TO- 1917.
A. V. BRIGHAM,
City Clerk.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-08-17

There is a probability that the en-
pire of Great Britain will soon drop
the word empire and put common
wealth in its place and be known as
the British commonwealth. From this
it may be inferred that the big war
has resulted in a change in the spirit
of the British government. 1t will be
known as a commonwealth, or a gov
eminent of the people, by the people
and for the people.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-08-17
OFFICIAL NOTICE.
NOTICE To coNrRAcroRs.


Sealed proposals viii be received by the
Board Of Public Works in and for the City
OF Wauwstosa until 1;45 o'clock p. NJ. Mon
day. August 20. 1919. at the Office of the
CITY Clerk for furnishing material and labor
Tor laying a Water Main in various streets
as follows:
WASHINGTON STREET
$50 lineal feet of 6-tnch cast iron
water main.
1 gate and gate box.
GRAND AVENUE
1850 lineal feet of s-inch cast iron
water main.
gates and gate boxes.
10 MIGRANTS.
WATKINS Avenue
ca lineal feet Of s-inch cast iron
water main.
/ gate and gate box.
hydrant
THOMAS AVENUE
655 lineal feet Of 6-inch cast iron
water main.
/ gate and and gate box.
? MIGRANTS.
GOVERNMENT AVENUE
Gas lineal feet of 6-inch cast iron
water main.
i gate and and gate box.
2 hydrauts-
FIFTY SECOND STREET.
CAS- lineal feet of 6-inch east iron
water main.
l gate and gate box.
/ hydrant.
FIFTY THIRD STREET
SIS lineal feet of 6-inch east iron
water main.
gate end gate box.
I hydrant
FIFTY FIFTH STREET
745 lineal feet of 6-inch cast iron
water main.
! gate and gate box.
! hydrant
FIFTY SIXTH STREET
745 lmeal feet of 6-inch cast iron
water main.
/ gate and gate box.
i hydrant.
FIFTY SEVENTH STREET
1855 lineal feet of 6-inch cast iron
water main.
l gate and gate box.
/ hydrant.
FIFTY NINTH STREET ~ From Grand
Avenue to Blue Mound Road
1855 lineaI feet of 6-inch cast iron
water main.
! gate and gate box.
MIGRANTS.
FIFTY NINTH STREET - From state
Street to Motor Avenue
40 lineal feet of 6-inch cast iron
water main.
! gate and ga.a box
The above quantities are approximate
only.
Payment for the work will be by special
Improvement certificates for the private
property which win be assessed for the cost
Of a 6-tnch water main and cash by the
City of Wauwatosa.
Proposals must be accompanied by Ger
tilted check for ten C10) per cent of the
total bid, payable TO the city Clerk, Wau-
watosa Wisconsin, and conditioned that the
bidder will, in case his proposal is accepted
enter into contract for the performance
of the work in said proposal specified.
Bidders must make an examination of the
work and submit bids in accordance with
detailed plans and specifications on hle III
the Offices OF the City Clerk and the city
Enineer.
BIDDERS are to submit separate bid for
each street.
The right to reject any and all bids is re-
served TO the city of Nauwatosa.
Dated Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. August 10,
1917.
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
BY A. V. BRIGHAM,
Secretary.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-08-17

The war department has received
several letters from wives asking that
their husbands be drafted, and many
husband of experience is hoping
that he will be called. oh, you MIR
ried lifel
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-08-17

The two Columbia students arrested
for resisting the draft have been pun
ished by losing their citizenship. Yet
they will probably feel it as hard
ship that they have lost something
for whose privileges they are anxious
enough, but which they do not want
to defend
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-08-17

1t should be impressed upon our
Samnnes that they surely must cap
ture some German guns, as there are
number of towns in the United
States that have no such ornament
for the courthouse or city hall squares.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-08-17

The cheapest eating in the world is
rice and peanuts, measured by the cal
cries, which constitute the only real
test. The former costs 5 cents per l.
600 calories and the latter 7 cents.
So that, if a person would eat a good
helping Of rice and wind up by plen-
tiful dessert of peanuts, he would get
more muscle, brain, nerve and bone
out of 1t than he would out of a diet
of roast beef and potatoes, says Ohio
State Journal. There is no attention
paid to the value of food in practical
living. Our sole guide is what hits
our appetite. We want what wed
ruther.' as the poor woman told Jane
Adams. 1t is going in and buying
potatoes by the pile, without regard to
the bushels or pecks. There is twice
as much living in some kinds of foods
as N others and yet we pass up our
plate perfectly unconcerned whether
1t comes back with 500 or 1000 cal.
cries. This is one reason we are poor.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-08-17

We've already solved the dye prob
iem Searles lake, in California, prom
Uses to make us Independent of Ger
many in regard to potash, and it looks
as II by the time the war ends Ger
many wouldn't have a monopoly on
anything except kultur.