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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-27
WILLIAMS NAY BE
MADE RAILROAD
ADMINISTRATOR
Comptroller of Currency Is Regarded as
Man Most Likely to Be Picked
By the President.

Washington, Dec 27.--John SHELTON
Williams, comptroller of the currency.
was being discussed yesterday in official
circles as the most probable selection for
federal railroad administrator. should
President Wilson decide TO appoint one.
In the event that Comptroller Williams
Is not selected, those apparently best in
formed on the situation believed the
work may be undertaken by Secretary
McAdoo. who, however, would not relin-
quish his place as secretary Of the treas
ury, but would surround himself with
cabinet of railroad men. Developments
all pointed to an evident decision by
President Wilson to soon begin federal
administration of railroads, although
there was no official announcement
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-27
sTEFANssoN is SAFE.
Arctic Explorer and His Party Reach
Fort Yukon

Ottawa Dec p Vilhjalmar Stefans-
son. the Arctic explorer. last heard from
IN letter received in March. 1916. has
arrived with h. party az Fort Yukon.
Alaska. according 10 word received by
the naval department Tie Stefansson
expedition was divided into the northern
and southern divisions Stefansson in
charge r. the northern, set out 20 explore
unknawu parts u Beaufort sea and
search for new land His party started
on the government steamer Karluk The
karluk wss crushed ~ the lee and sunk
eight members q The party losing their
lives beg an attempt - reach Herald is.
land. Aine made their escape.
Despite thts disaster ~trfanzson con.
TIMED - warl in TIC far narth through
1915, 1915 and most 81 1917.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-27
STRICKEN IN THE
Street
Completely Restored To Health
BY "Fruit-a-tiveS

CO., o. AIEh SI.i MONTREAL.
"In 1912, was taken suddenly i'll
with Acute Stomach Dpn6ir aad
dropped in the street. was treated
by several physicians for nearly two
years, aud my weight dropped from 225
pounds to 100 pounds. Then several
Of my friends advised me 10 try "Fruit.
a.tves", ! bryan 10 iapyoUe almost
scih the INST dose, and by using them,
l recovered from the distressing
Stomach Trouble and all pain and
Constipation we're cured. Now weigh
POS pounds. / cannot praise "Fruit.
a-tives" enough. ii. WHITMAN.
SOC, a box, 6 for $3.50, trial size, 25c.
Atall dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit.
a.tiyes Limited. ogdensburg, NY.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-27
LOOK YOURSELF
OVER CAREFULLY

And see il your condition is not such
as 10 make your best investment the
purchase of Hoods Sarsaparilla, Peptiron
and Hoods Pills.
This course OF medicine will be worth
many times the cost when IL removes
that tired feeling, that paleness and
an@mic tendency. that warning of wan
ing strength, that weakness of body that
opens the way for disease, that backache
and other symptoms of kidney trouble,
constipation, and that grouchy touch Of
Many people need this splendid com.
binaton TO make perfect health Others
may not need all three, but almost every
body needs and win find relief in at
least one OF them ADV.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-27
OH! THAT AWFUL BACKACHE
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS

bles." severe rain and discomfort uhen uriust-
ms. bloody. eioady and stringy urine. too frt-
qusnt or suppressed pzssarss. Al these sHc
natures signals 20 warn you of diseased kif-
neys OF hiadder which may leaa g. fsss
BriEht's disease
ncnt wait Until the daursr = TQon yoa- Ts
@ ycur drurrist ~ once. Ges trial bon 81
GOLD MEDAL HaaFis-n Oh Causulas. ThsF
nre rsadr q The pure. oririnaL imported HaHf-
lenn OIL, TIE Kind yuur Erest-gran Afath-~ uss.A
About two espsuiuN carr hns ell ke~v rfss
turc1 10 ard feeling hne Manry rxfard~s &
thsy % 70 h-lp 20. But -u-n~rb~r - 49, -
fhs iuro~--a COLD MEAL brand u su~fss
rtesrRu4.-AHu.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-27
SHIPS DELAYED THROUGH
STRIKES AND LOCKOUTS
Loss Equivalent to Idleness of 10000
Workmen for a Month From
Labor Troubles.

Washington, Dec More than a
half million working days-the equiya-
lent of the labor of 10000 workmen for
solid month-have been lost to the
governments shipbuildng program
through strikes and lockouts. r. b. Stew
ems OF the shipping board yesterday told
the Senate Investigating committee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-27
TOBACCO NECESSITY"
NOT 4 LUXURY
British Food Controller Believes Its Dep
rivation Would Be a Misfor-
tune

London, Dec. Il tBy mail II Tobacco
is necessity, not a luxury, declares Lord
Rhondda, the food controller, in a state
ment published here I'VE must have to-
bacco,' he says Il believe that its loss
would be a national misfortune 1t
means much both to the manual laborer
and to him who works with his brains.
Men would eat great deal more if they
did not have tobacco. | hold that the
deprivation Of it would work great dis
comfort
Some system OF rationing tobacco,
however, is forecast by the newspapers
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-27
MILLIONS IN WAR SAVINGS.
Federal Reserve Banks Sell Si2,5oo,ooo
Worth of Savings Certificates.

New York, Dec 81 Federal reserve
banks throughout the country have sold
Sl5,500.oOO worth of war saving certif-
Gates and 100000 worth Of thrift
stamps.
Chicago banks have taken $4,000 war
savings certificates and Philadelphia 6T3,
200 New York is third In the sale Of
thrift stamps. New York i leading every
other city, a26,795 having been distribui
ed while Cleveland j. second with BIS 900
aud Boston third with $4,000
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-27

ducers and John r. White. president Of
the United Mine Workers Of America,
lie proceeded 20 give at length details of
how complaints against prices are han
died. Forty such complaints of opera
tors have been investigated, he said, and
each one has required services of engi.
neers, expert accountants and lawyers.
The chief advisers are volunteers and
work without salaries or expense ac.
counts.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-27
NINE BOMBS IN CALI
FORNiA STATE CAPT.
TOL BUILDINGS?
Letter to Governor Stephens Demands
Payment Of $4,000 Before ; O'clock
on Afternoon Of Dec. 81.

Sacramento, Cal, Dee GA letter de.
caring nine bombs had been placed in
the executive mansion, capitol buildings
police station and residences OF two
head officers of the state" has been re.
eeiyed by Governor William d. Stephens,
and turned over the police, il became
known yesterday The letter demanded
that $4,000 be placed lin rock pile, .
presumably near Oakland, Dec 81, at 3
o'clock
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-27
LIBERTY LOAN FOURS
SELL DOWN TO 5000
New Record Figures in Transactions on
New York Stock Exchange
Yesterday

New York, Dec 27Liberty loan d
per cent bonds Of the last issue sold at
new low mark IN the stock exchange yes
terday, transactions recorded at 500 70
for 500 bonds The 3H per cent bonds
Of the first issue sold at $9s.50 to sos %.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-27

LAXATIVE BRuM0 oUNINE Tablets
remove tke cause. There f. only one
s.sfrsrna tsniniter D. IS GROVES sir
nature 80 boz Soc.-Alt.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
TWO MOTHERS TELL
How Their Sickly Children Were
Made Strong and Well

For six years cuT little girl suffered
from a bronchial trouble she had no
appetite. could not sleep and was Sc
nervous VIC had to keep her out of
school. Tho doctors said nothing but
change of climate would help her. We
were discouraged. when one day
friend asked US to try Ninos, and after
taking six bottles she docs not look
like the same child. She has a fine ap-
petite is lively, healthy and well. and
Ninol did it .all."-Mrs. T. e Hufford
lola. Kas.
Another child made strong
The measles left my little girl thin
and delicate and tho doctors medicine
did not seem to build her up. 1 read
about Ninol and got a bottle. and her
improy emcnt was rapid, her strength
returned and she is now as we'll as
ever" Mrs +. Linot. Pit5sburg. Pa.
we ask every Hammond mether of a
frail sickly ailing child to try Vinol
on our guarantee to return their money
if it does not restore her child's normal
health. Joseph w. Weis. Druggist; l..
Harry Weis. and Norris Phcy. Ham
mond. Also at the leading Drug Store
in all Indiana towns.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
STRIKE CONTINUES;
WEATHER COOLER

Cooler weather found the second az
ternoon of the strike of ice men less
hard to endure.
Housewives needn't worry over
cleaning up the Ice mans tracks at
present for that worthy gentleman Of
pick and tongs is still holding out for
an increase wage scale.
One employer said today the strike
may last indefinitely. 1t means hund-
reds of homes in Hammond, East Chi
cago and Indiana Harbor will be with
out the cold substance that keeps
things from souring.
Peddlers may buy at the ice plants
and sell from house to house one
firm. the Lake George lee Company.
still delivers ice. Business houses are
supplying their own needs BY sending
after the ice.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
FACTORY To BUILD
$4,000 ADDITION

An addition costing $4,000 is to N
joined 70 the foundry building in thA
Malleahle Iron works on Summer
mer street. NJ \. Dickover is the con-
tractor.
The Chicago. Lake Shore & South
Bend Electric railway has taken out
permit to build freight house at 23s-
242 Cameron street. John F. Rain
has the contract. 1t win cost $3.50
B. F. Hardesty was granted a city
permit for the construction of brick
veneer bungalow at 444 Becker street
costing $4,000. to be built by &. y. Scott
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

Just toucn of Ice-mint and OH
what q relief. Corns and calIouses
vanish. soren sss disappears and you
can dance all night or walk all cay
and your corns won't hurt bit No
matter what you have tried or how
many times you have been disap-
pointed here is a real help for you at
last. From the very second that Ice
mint touches that sore. tender corn
your poor tired, aching feet will feel
30 cool. easy and comfortable that
YOU viii just sigh with relief Think
OF ii. Just a little touch Of that de-
lightful. cooling Ice-mint and real
foot Joy is yours No matter how old
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

IIogs-R Receipts. $4,000: market. SLOW.
mixed, $4,000 1885: good. $3.50 n 16.-
40. rough $1,000 1915; light. Sl5.1o a
1925: pigs. $to.50a 1850: heavy. 1850
a164O; bulk of sales S15.S5 n 1876.
Cattle - Receipts 5000, market
steady: beevcs. $3.50 a 1870; cows-heif-
ers. s6.65a 1850. stockers-fccdcrs. $50
al0.40. calves. 10000 1f.75.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

! for nine months, helpless as a child.
unable TO move Every joint ached
continuously, and the teams going by
the house made me cry from the pain
! At times I did not know my own
daughter, who waited on me. My
! head and the muscles of my neck
were very sore, so that / was unable
TO lie on my back Only one who has
gone through this torture knows how
| I suffered.
"Var-ne-sis was recommended to me
4 by an insurance agent. | had little
confidence that Var-ne-sis. would help
me after trying about everything sug-
gested. but decided to give it trial.
Var-ne-sis helped my stomach the first
week. In three months | could see |
was improving. and gradually | was
able to 20 about the house as we'll as
ever. I do my own work, and ito see
me now one would never believe /
suffered from this terrible disease,
rheumatism.
1 II cannot say enough for Var-ne-
| sis. | would be glad to answer all
! questions about my case, as | want
to help others find relief.
| Send to W. A. Narney, Lynn, Mass,
for the booklet. "A Word to Skeptics. :
rs free.
i Get Var-ne-sis, Now. today, at Sum
mers pharmacy and any reliable drug
j gists.-AdV.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
CHICAGO PRODUCE.

Batter - Creamery extras, ST. &C:
creamery nrsts. SIC; frsts, s5ie rs6i.c,
seconds. SO a 35c.
ordinaries s10s2c; frsts, 33la
a 3414c.
Live Poultry-Fowls 2olsc; ducks. II
a Ice; geese. II a 14c; springs. 2S@ SIC;
turkeys. 2oc
vealL5o to so III. wgts.. fair kidney.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

or tough your pet corn IS he viii
shrivel right up and you can pick
his out after touch OF Icemint no
pain. not bic of soreness. either
when apply II or afterwards AMI ~
doesn't even irritatc the s&in
Ice-mint is the real Japanese Sc
cret Of fine healthy. little feet. Pre-
vents foot doors and keeps them
cool sweet and comfortable. Il -
nov selling like wildfier here
Just ask in any drug store for a
little mint and give your poor
suffering. tired feet the treat Of their
lives There is nothing better. nor
nothing Just as good
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
JAR OF TEAMS PASSING HOUSE MADE
WOMAN CRY FROM PAIN OF RHEUMATISM
Unable to Walk Because of Pain - Gives Credit to
Var-nesis for Recovery

formed and very weak: in fact. I had
to use both hands 10 lift tea pot
The disease\ continued 10 grow
worse in spite OF treatment until !
was unable TO walk, and was com
PEELED to stay in bed was in bed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
Social News
II n0rOnd
COMING EVENTS.

The civic committee of the Ham
mond Woman's Club viii observe its an
nual social day Saturday at the home
Of the chairman Mrs. Herbert Hutchins.
SIS South Holman street Among the
speakers at the meeting viii be Mrs.
Eva Bombay Of Valparaiso. Mrs Ralph
Ross 81 Gary. Mrs. George r. .Streeter.
Mrs NJ. Rothsehild. Mrs @ q. 4. Mat
thies and Mrs j. NJ Turner Their
program viii begin at two-thirty
o'clock
Don't forget Red cross day of the
Hammond chapter Saturday May
10th 5-9-1ot
Mrs William Fenstermaker of Ash
street viii he hostess Saturday after
noon to the members of the Loyal
Women's Glass.
Don't forget Red Cross day Of the
Hammond chapter Saturday. May
18th 5-9-10t
Circle No. will be entertained by
Mrs L. Ward at the home of Mrs.
Schwartz. 10 Russell street. on Monday
evening.
Don't forget Red Cross day or the
Hammond chapter Saturday. May
I9th. 5-9-10t
Miss Mildred Daily celebrated her
birthday anniversary at delightful
party last evening at her home in Tru-
man avenue. The young people enjoyed
dancing and games during the early
evening after which prettily appointed
three course luncheon was served. A
color scheme of white and red was car
ried out attractively at the table and
there were covers for the Misses Mabel
Ball. Gertrude Berg. Mabel Rundbom
Mildred and Mabel Daily. Messrs. Her
man Harjes. Charles Blosser. Otto Berg
Charles zahrte and Edward Daily
Don't forget Red Cross day of the
Hammond chapter Saturday, May
18th. 5-s-1Ot
The meeting this week Of Circle No
was held on Wednesday afternoon in
stead Of Thursday at the home Of Mrs
George NJ Elder in South Holman
street. Pedro was played. the honors
in the games going to Mrs Henry Biek-
er Mrs L. Ward and Mrs. II. Stevenson
Al the conclusion Of the games the
hostess served dainty refreshments
Mrs. r. Berg of Price Place will have
the members of the Amethyst Club as
her guests at a thimble party this aft
crnoon. The meeting was postponed
from Thursday. the regular meeting
day
Mrs. Jennie Towle and Mrs. Clara
Daugherty the delegates from Dorcas
lodge and Mrs Marie Hanlon and Mrs
Lizzie Elster delegates from Germania
lodge have returned from indianapolis
Where they have been since Sunday in
attendance at the grand lodge of Re
bekahs
Mrs. Raymond F. storer Of whiting
has issued invitations for a patriotic
party TO be given at her home. 32S La
porte avenue. Son Saturday May 26th
At two-thirty o'clock. Her guests are
asked to bring their thimbies or knit
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
PASTOR, CUTTING
GRASS, FALLS DEAD
lSnecial TO LIE TIMEsl

GROWN POINT. ND, May 1S.-Rev
stock barger. for several years past0S
OF the First Methodist church Of this
city and we'll known throughout the
state. fell dead while cutting the grass
in the yard at his home today 1t is
presumed he died of heart failure. A
wife and son survive Rev. Stockberger
has been identified with the North
west Indiana Methodist conference. He
was in the hfties.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

16@16la 90 to so lb. wgts- 1879 q
17iec; 90 TO 40 lbs. 1SG1s1ac; extra
ancy 19c. over wgts., white kidneys
ll5 TO 140 lbs, 14Q15ie; coarse and
thin. 100 12iz.
Potatoes-Cars. old. new; Mimi.
5000 q $40; Wis, $500 $40; extra
fancy $500 q 3.25 new springs. 1925
$3.50.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

Joseph Laurey of Chicago. profess
sional roller rink artist, took first
money in a hve-mile professional race
at Indiana Garden roller ring last
night. making the course in 20 minutes
and Is seconds Nick Kilby was Sec
ond and Leon Dowski. third John
Spisak won the medal in the three
mile amateur race. Andrew Spisack.
second. and Miller third. Time IL min
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

Back 10 health after FIVE years Of
sufferin! day and night from rheuma-
tism of the joints is the experience
Of Mrs L. Northrop of az Hildreth
ST, Lowell, Mass. Mrs Northrop
said
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
cH1cAGo GRRIN FuruREs

Whcat-July. S2.2S; Sept s2.05.
Corn-July $f.52l4; Sept. S1.ftls.
oats-July 66lsc; sept. 56l4c
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
JIMMY CLABBY'S CAFE

To our customers: Everything viii be
about fifteen per cent cheaper com
mcncing Monday. May Goth Only lower
prices and not quality. We handle the
best of every thing always. 5-1S-I
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. 5-1S-I
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

James Tuley. son Of Mrs. Pearl Tuley.
met with an accident this morning and
is confined TO his home.
Don't forget Red cross day OF the
Hammond chapter Saturday. May
10th 5-9-1Ot
Mrs. George W. stiles of Chicago is
spending the day with Hammond
friends.
Don't forget Red Cross day of the
Hammond chapter Saturday May
18th. 5-9-1Ot
Mrs. Margaret kirchner of Park Place
left yesterday for Seattle TO remain for
several months with her granddaughter.
Mrs. f q Ryan and family. formerly OF
Hammond
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Leslie AS May
street. are proud parents Of a baby boy
arrived Sunday
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

$3.50 O'Clock the ladies Of St. Paurs
Episcopal church and their friends will
have the privilege of listening 10 an
address by Miss Julia Emory of New
York who has been at the. head of the
Woman's Auxiliary. Miss Emory's
wide experience of 40 years work in
this and other countries make this an
event of unusual interest \ social hour
will follow and light refreshments will
be served.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
THE JAPANESE WAY To REMOVE GORAS :.
DON'T HURT A BIT--EA5Y and SIMPLE

The Magic Touch e-Mn Does Just Touch Stops Sore
Then the Corn Caous Shrivefs and Lifts Off
Trvit Your Feet Feel Cool
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

1T was a terrible experience. but
now that | am well ! am going to do
al can for others afflicted as | was.
/ suffered for five years from chronic
rheumatism of the joints. | don't be
lieve there was joint in my body
escaped. My hands, feet and knees
were extremely painful. For three
wears before the disease got so bad,
could hardly drag myself up or
flown stairs. My hands were de
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

ting needles to work for the Red Cross
Several from Hammond viii be guests
.
Don't forget Red Cross dey of the
Hammond chapter Saturday, May
19th. 5-9-I0t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

Arthur G. Leonard. chief electrician
of the L. s. navy who has been visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ Leonard.
457 Indiana avenue. returned today to
his ship which is attached to the L. s.
Atlantic fleet. His wife accompanied
him to Hammond and will remain with
his parents for the duration of the war
Mr.. Leonard has been in the navy serV-
ice for twelve wears
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

The story hour at the Hammond pub
lie library viii be held at the usual
hour Saturday morning, MAY 18Th. from
ten to elevn O'Clock Miss Alternately
will entertain the children With some
of their favorite stories. All children
are invited
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

There Will be meeting this evening
Of Hammond Chapter ~. 10 Women
Of Mooseheart Legion at the Moose hail.
Initiation Will feature the meeting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

Mrs. r. Berg of Price Place will have
the members of the Amethyst Club as
her guests at a thimble party this aft
crnoon. The meeting was postponed
from Thursday. the regular meeting
day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

\ delightful afternoon was spent by
the members Of ere stitch and Chatter
club as the guests OF Mrs. william
Huehn yesterday at her home in Muen-
ich court. Dainty refreshments were
served by the hostess. The next club
party will Sc given ~ Mrs. T. s. Hut
son at her home in Becker street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

On Saturday afternoon. NAV 10 at
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

Mrs. Jennie Towle and Mrs. Clara
Daugherty the delegates from Dorcas
lodge and Mrs. Marie HanIon and Mrs.
Lizzie Elster. delegates from Germania
lodge have returned from indianapolis
@here they have been since Sunday in
attendance at the grand lodge of Re
bekahs
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

Dorcas Rebekah lodge win meet Sat
urday evening at the l. .. Q L. hall
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

Mrs. Raymond f. Storer Of Whiting
has issued invitations for patriotic
party TO be given at her home. 32s La
porte avenue. Son Saturday. May 26th
AT two-thirty o'clock. Her guests are
asked to bring their thimbles or knit
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18

Don't forget Red Cross day of the
Hammond chapter Saturday, May
10Th 5-s-1Ot
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-18
BY Anabel Worthington.

To obtain TINS pattern send 10 cents TO
be office of this publication
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-14
CAPTURED $1,000
AustrianS Also Got 293 Cannon
and 233 Machine Guns.
After Three Days Fighting,
Fail To Break Italian Line.

London, Dec 13--An official Aus
trian statement reviewing the recent
attack on the Northern italian front.
says that in the four days of fighting
in the Meletta region. sac Italian Off
GERS and more than 5000 men were
made prisoners.
The capture also is reported of aga
guns, 233 machine guns, four quick
hrers. 81 mine throwers and a guam
tity of other materials.
Invaders Advance But Are Stopped.
italian Headquarters in Northern
Italy, Thursday. Dec 13- (By the As
ISOLATED Press) After three days of
fighting on the mountain front be-
tween the BreRta and Pave rivers,
the enemy is holding some trenches
on Col Beretta and the summit of
Monte Spinuccia but all the rest Of
the italian line is in its original posi-
ton This is the enemy's third sue
cessive attack with the object of
breaking thru to the plains.
The backward season continues to
be an important factor. A downpour
in the last two days has filled the
Piave, which had nearly run dry, OBJ
literating the water barrier with the
enemy trenches only a few hundred
yards away. The water in the inun-