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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-28
RETREAT TAKES COURSE
DESIRED" BERLIN SAYS
BERLIN. Feb oS

BERLIN, Feb. 2s.
''In the Ancre sector infantry engage
ments In the forefield OF our positions
took the course desired by our command"
declared today's official statement. The
statement continued:
English accommodating advances against
some places on the Artois front were re-
pulsed. West Of the Valley of the Aisne
one OF our river projections was surprised
by the French, but by a counter-thrust
the outpost position and the garrison came
into cur hands again.
"On the left bank OF the Meuse French
partial attacks failed. They were launched
at night against our trenches northeast Of
Avocourt after a strong fire.
West of Markichan, In the Vosges the
enterprise of four French accommodating
detachments failed"
The quotation In the first paragraph Of
the foregoing Is the first statement that
could be construed as reference 10 stra-
tegic maneuvern In the section In which
British reports have recently indicated a
Gsrman retreat.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-28
SEES NO PATRIOTISM
WITHOUT MORAL SENSE

The impossibility Of patriotism ever ris-
ing above the morality of a people was
emphasized in the MONDAY Lenten service
at the Garrick Theatre by the Very Rev
II. p Abbott.
what America needs, he said lis not
so much bright, shrewd and clever men,
but straightforward, moral, sincere and pa
triotic men Greatness is the equivalent of
goodness, not of intellect"
In regard to the foreign-born residents
of the United States. he said:
I'VE have the right to demand absolute
loyalty to the country if not outright pa
triotism. We have the right TO expect as
the courtesies of the host the treatment Of
a courteous guest"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-28
Allies Want u. s.
to Join Conflict
Continued from Page One


the United States has changed greatly. The
United States now is looked upon as firm
ally of the countries fighting the Central
Powers"
Colonel Hale was a visitor to the French
and British fighting fronts, and at one time
was under heavy shelhre in Ypres. He de-
scribed the feeling in France and England
as one Of absolute certainty that this spring
will bring the attack that will smash the
German lines. He said the people believed
the United States was destined to play a
great part when peace negotiations open.
In France, he said. there is a great
shortage of coal. but despite measures
which have been taken to cut the use of
food. he neither saw nor heard of any
cases Of starvation.
The Finland also brought over to Amer
lea Bogo Shelly, curly-headed blue-eyed
Serbian youngster, who was picked up in
the village of Chapazne after il had been
shelled by advancing German troops. He
was the only living inhabitant in the viii
laRe when Miss Elizabeth Shelly. an Amer
lean Red Cross nurse. reached II. She
found him smiling and playing with heaps
of dead lying about She Immediately
adopted him and christening him Bogo.
which she said is Serbian for "love of God "
Miss Shelly was greeted at quarantine
by her brother, Captain James T.. Shelly,
who came from his command on the MeXi-
can border to meet her. Bogo is to become
a member of the Shelly family.
Passengers on the Finland declared there
was not a hint of submarine scare. al
though all passengers were given their
places in the lifeboats and drilled in the
use of life preservers. The ship, they said
made its way across.t the Atlantic with lights
burning brightly at night and with a search
light turned on the American flag
The Rev. n. S. Stevens, formerly pastor
of church in Montclair. y. j.. but now
member of the American Ambulance Corps
was a passenger. He said the Finland was
conveyed past Fastnet by British patrol
boats.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-28
Ashland Fire Trucks Replevined

POTTSVILLE Pa. Feb. 2S.--The two
auto fire trucks purchased for the two fire
companies at Ashland were replevined to-
day by Sheriff Ditchey under an execution
issued in behalf Of the George G. Hale Com
pany, of Kansas City, Mo-, because notes
due of balance of $400 of the s1O50O
price of the trucks The trucks were re-
moved from the houses of the company
The Council of Ashland made no legal
objection to their removal, but may go into
court TO recover part of the money paid
thereon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-28
Psychic Sweetheart
Loyal to FiaRcee
Continued from Page One

NOnIhued from rage bne
said today Pcntz lives at 1910 Master
street
Both Marjorie and her mother were per-
fecty rational on Tuesday" he said They
will be home soon Marjorie is still weak ana
nervous from the strain. Her mother is
staying with her to keep ner company. That
is all a mountain has been made out Of a
molehill 1t all sounds very dreadful"
But Pentz was worried enough to admit
that he was through with psychic readings
and he said he was through with them for
life
He said that he was going to marry
Marjorie as soon as she got out of the in
sane asylum, providing, of course, she was
willing He insisted that the spirits willed
that they should maryland in speaking
of this Pentz described the spirto marriage
which took place IN the Frazee home.
Marjorie and knelt down on the floor
he said. Then the vision came TO us. 10
said You are made for each other Kiss
and embrace as you kneel Remain in that
position until YOU hear three raps on the
window We knclt facing each other em-
braced. and remained there until did hear
the rapping, Then | released her When
we arose the spirit said: You are now man
and wife But it was our intention to have
a material wedding on Monday"
PentZ was awaiting his bride and his
mother-in-la law-to-be on Monday when the
tragedy took place in Brookline. He phoned
the father to find out what had delayed
them and was told. He then hastened to
Brookine When he saw the police at the
Frazee bungalow he tainted
DEVOTEE OF MYSTICISM
The young man is about thirty years old.
He has brown hair, carefully waXed
mustache, rather pnS-and-white COM
plexion and soulful eyes, which snapped
when he talked He himself does not seem
to realize the seriousness of the situation
and believes everything will be all right
Ills hands are the most impressive things
about him. They are thin, very thin, and
the skin is transparent, showing blue veins.
The fingers are strangely supple in ap
pearance. They are small for man of
his size. His nails are fat and Mr..
Pentz fingers them nerNousy when he
talks They seem to be hands made to be
clasped with the spirit world in an un.
canny manner
The whole Frazee family, including Mar
iorie the mother and father and a daugh
ter, Athens, fourteen years old, became
Interested i'm psychic things result Of
the teachings of young Pentz. lie said he
never had any idea of harm coming from
the seances.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-28
GERMAN PRESS DEFENDS
SINKING OF Tacoma
BERLIN. Feb. q


First editorial comment of German news
papers the sinking of the Cunard liner
Laconia justified this latest example Of the
German submarine warfare by suggesting
it was merely a carrying out OF the German
warnings that hospital ships would be tor
pedoed.
The Tagische Rundschau called atten-
ton TO the practice of the British Ad-
miralty in changing the character of its
ships.
The Laconia," the editorial asserted
was on the British list OF war cruisers in
1916. If she has now met her fate in the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-28
GERMANS TAKE GROUND
AND 1900 MEN IN EAST

N BERLIN, Feb. 2s.
Strenuous attacks by German troops in
ne cArpathians resulted In the capture OF
Heveral Russian positions In the heights.
tvelv@ ofIcers and more than 1900 men, Il
w4e Ol1cIaiIy annopnced today. Several
1o11nter-aftacke Werc repuiaed.
~ &IIan troops Inst heavily in an unsuc-
~ nt(eck against the Teutonic front in
Hn)n, +. the Cerna River bend, the
= ~ ,geckenssus front
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-28
Horse Backs Into Train

BRISTOL, Pa. Feb. 2S.--A horse was
killed. wagon demolished and a man mar.
rowly escaped being ground to death
at the Tullytown crossing of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, when the horse of Walker
Custer. of Penns Manor. backed into a
passing train. Custer jumped and escaped
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-28
House Report Limits
Wilson in War


liners are to be armed. they will he con-
sidered subject TO attack by German
submarines
p A. s. Franklin. of New York. president
of the American Line, in a letter to Rep
resentative Bennett today, declared that the
United States ought to lose no time in let
ting the world know that American guns
and American gun-pointers will hereafter
protect Americans on the high seas.
SUGGESTED POLICY
what the United States ought to do"
wrote Mr.. Franklin. 'is to announce to
whom it may concern that there is only one
transatlantic passenger carrying service
under the American flag and that service is
under contract to the United States Gov
ernment to sail regularly every Saturday.
and further, that the United States is de-
termined to have a transatlantic passenger
carrying service available for its citizens.
Government officials and others to cross the
Atlantic upon and that az it is impracti-
cable properly to convoy such steamships
they are to be manned, gunned and officer
ed by the United States navy and anybody
that interferes with them in any manner
will do at their peril.
"Such position would have the country
behind it and would enable self-respecting
Americans to hold their heads up
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-28
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION


oNEn.L--Feb. 2s, MABELLE DOROTHY
HARPER. wife Of william 3; o Neill and only
liam F.. Harper, Relatives and friends Invited
TO funeral services, Sat, . D. m, 80 n Preston
ut. Int. private. Fernwood Gem. Auto funeral
MeFADDEN, Feb. 27, EUGENE ANsON Nc
FADDEN, husband of Laura A. McFadden (nes
Thomas). Relatives and friends invited TO
funeral services, Thur, 3 P. m, at 276 Sum
Mcl.A AUGHLIN.-Feb 49, at 1897 N. goth
JOHN A., husband Of Florence NJ Mclaughlin.
Due notice Of funeral will be given.
WOODWARD - Feb, 2s, ROBERT WOOD
WARD, aged ~. Funeral services Fri, 8 p. m, 4.
002 ". 22d st
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-28
A Guarantee

VOU want just thing in the clothes you
Il buy; if you get that, it's enough, You
to be satisfied with them.
''guarantee" doesn't mean much unless it means
that; and when we ''guarantee" clothes, that's
what it means.
We but al-wool fabrics the best of
other materials; skilled craftsmanship; we design
styles to express the good, fashon-ideas we
make models to fit all sizes and shapes of men.
And guarantee satisfaction
Every merchant who sells our clothes is authorized
to make such guarantee, and make good on it;
covers everything about clothes that may satisfy or
dssatisy; fabrics h coors tailoring, value for the
price There reservations or exceptions.
Look for the label
label n clothes is signature to his be
o 81 &c t If it isn't the
A small to or, big find
Hart SchaHner & Marx
Chicago New York
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-19

above stated. The county seat of
humboldt county is the town of Win
nemucca, and is situated on the west
ern and Southern Pacific railroads,
both transcontinental lines. II has a
population of $500 people and is rap
idly increasing; its principal indus
tries are farming, stock raising and
mining; II has no manufacturing or
other industry. The country imports
nearly all, its flour, much of it's feed
stuff, as we'll as bacon, cheese. butter,
eggs and other commodities. II has
public school, grammar and high, as
well as system of education unex-
celled east or west. Winnemucca is
doing things. 1t has a supply of pure
mountain water, good service of
electric light and modern system of
sewerage. To the newcomers 1t
means a new and better field for labor
than any other. To the capitalist 1t
means a new opening for safe, legiti-
mate and lucrative speculation and in
Yestment such as the east and middle
west offered one hundred years ago.
To assist in making public these facts
is the sole reason this paper is writ
ten. The reader, il Interested, may
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-19

and well sheltered by the bordering
high mountains; the blizzard and cy-
clone are unknown, the mountains
bordering these valleys furnish good
pasturage in summer for stock, the
home market for livestock and all
farm products is the best in the
United States. Much OF the water,
that is to say the rivers, smaller
streams and springs, are appropriated
and held in private ownership. but the
population is so small that even the
best lands, with free water, can be
bought at very low figure. Within
short time the writer knows of three
tracts of improved and largely culti-
waited lands. aggregating about $4,000
acres, sold at less than So per acre,
with title perfect. One of these tracts
produces 5000 tons per annum of good
hay, at cost of S1.25 to cut and
stack. These realty prices are fair
average at the present time, and all
due to lack of population only. With
respect to the lands open to settle
ment il must be understood that. while
these lands are exceedingly fertile
and productive, they cannot be cult.
waited to any advantage without water.
Nevada is not for the dry farmer. Good
pure and abundant water is easily and
cheaply obtainable by sinking and
pumping, and the homeseeker must
provide himself with money sufficient
for this purpose and for other i'm
provements. as well as to live on until
his farm is productive.
The mineral wealth of Nevada is
the marvel of the mining world. At
the camp of National, at one mine. in
one day and by one man, S96,O00.O0
in gold was taken out, and the day
previous, from the same small space
by one man, 100000 in gold was re-
moved. Another property at Goldfield
during the past seven years had dis.
tributed in dividends $2,600,O0O. The
state output in copper, gold, silver
"hN 'hu III iS8V was YOttlSJ,ifo. III
1911 the output was over $4,000, 900.
The output for 1916 in gold, silver,
copper, lead and zinc totals $50 AIS, 900
and. as stated before admitted that If
these things are true there are vast
areas untrodden by man, and it is
the simple truth TO say that Nevada
has not yet been scratched by the
mining explorer. It will be admitted
that if these things are true, Nevada
is the real land of opportunity, not
for the homeseeker and agriculturist
merely, but for every avenue of in
dustry requiring nerve, brains. energy.
muscle or money.
This article is not written to sell
lots. mines, mining stock or farm
land: 1t has been shown that Nevada
has government land for the millions;
its mineral lands are open to the
world. The object of this paper Is TO
direct attention Of both labor and
capital to the opportunities of the
state in general. where these advan-
tages may he found,
Humboldt county is IA miles wide
and. 200 long; the lands, both mineral
and agricultural, can be found in
great plenty under the conditions
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-19

ing If it really is onlosked.s s.ld6 Sc
He srasped the knob and burned.
Instantly the once was noodsd
with light. an alarm BEN rang loudly.
an electric shock rendered him help
less. while a door Few open and a
big dog seized him.
Il know what's wrong with me he
sighed an hour later. when the cell
door closed upon him. i've too much,
faith in human nature-rm toovtrusr. {,
ing!r
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-19
THE WEAKNESS OF WILLIAM

Carefully the burglar effected an
entrance into the bank Carefully
he found his way to the strong.room.
When the light from his lantern fell
on the door he saw this sign:
Save the dynamite.
Turn the knob and open
This safe is not locked.
For a time he ruminated.
Anyway. there's no harm in try.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-19

apply to E. r. Place. general colini1a.
ton agent OF the Western Pacific ran.
road. at winnemucca, Nevada.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-08


den onehrd the Of living prices they car
a
Will Of
picking
vii extend through the
health
of citizen
that which circulates
vegetables OF the
better
her those buy the garden means
o o thrifty neghbors
different localities
n
of
of 90
families
their neghbors
health The family that raises garden does not a
to
become breeding place for flies In gaea
brought
highly beneficial those who work in mills
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-08
SONG MOTHER BRINGS
TEARS TO HIS EYES

They have just finished playing
Mother on the Victrola ana it brought
tears to my eyes. Herman Hrieger,
one OF Hammond's soldier boys now
in New Hampshire at one Of the forts.
writes IN letter to his sister. thank
ing her for copies OF THE TIMES.
Some of the write-ups are great.
ne states. Did YOU see that piece
about me carrying the banner n Fort
Wayne Believe me. We made them
wake up. This officer have been
writing you about took me to a show
last night. 1t was an exact reproduc-
ton of history and one of the songs
they sang vas Dixie Land After the
show we had supper al high class
restaurant"
Krieger is first assistant range ind
er in his squad OF the artillery. He
tells OF the big guns at the fort which
cost $1,000 70 fire and require the at
tention of fifty men. He is also a drill
corporal
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-08
CIGARS To Be SMALLER
And There Will Be Fewer
Cigarettes in Packages to
Meet War Tax.

Tobacco companies arc planning to
reduce the size or their packages OF
cigarettes. cigars and tobacco approx
imstely 20 per cent 10 meet the pros
peetive war taxes on the tobacco in
dustry Prices win remain as they are
50 that the war taxes on tobacco viii
be passed on 10 the consumer in the
way OF less for his money.
An official of the supply department
of the American Tobacco Company
stated that the plans for making re-
ducaons II tile cigarettes. cigars ana
tobacco were only awaiting the am
nounCement By the Washington admin
istrstion of just what taves are to be
levied on the various classes OF tobacco
products. The reduction is likely 10 be
20 per cent. he stated
For instance, the packaees 81 cigar
cites in which ten smokes are now in
Guided. after the war taxes are effect
i've probably viii contain only eight
smokes The larger packages viii be
reduced from 20 smokes to IL or l6.
The ten and fifteen cent packages Of
smoking tobacco viii be reduced in
volume. and cigars viii lose about one
fifth of their present size
The tobacco dealers assert they VIII
be the class of merchants hardest hit
by the war taxes. They rot only viii
have TO pay heavy income taxes, excess
profit taxes. but also special commod-
ity taxes on tobacco. and taxes for en-
in the wholesale or retail to-
bacco business. This justihes them.
they assert. in passing along some Of
the war burdens TO the ultimate con-
sumner PloDkivr Eagle
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-08
GtyBrT0fy

Rev. J. r. Kaye. r. H. D, LII d. OF
Chicago. lectared before the Hammond
Ministerial association this morning at
the Methodist church on "B blical Tend
encies OF the Times" The next meet
ing Is TO be held June 70.
Two Pullman sleeping cars viii leave
Hammond tonight carrying a delega-
ton Of about forty Hammond knights
Templar. who are TO attend the annual
state convention at Nokomo Wednes-
dav and Thursday. Tomorrow a big
parade and celebration IS 10 be held.
followed in the evening by a grand
ball The business conference IS held
THURSDAY.
4 frame store building permit has
been Granted to c. !. Hoffman. 1t will
cost $500 and viii be erected al az
Oak street.
Hammond police are To hold their
monthly practice shoot tomorrow aft
ernoon.
The funeral Of Charles Krlewitz Of
South Chicago. father o. Mrs. Clara
Gerhardt or Chicago, who Is we'll
known IN Hammond. ; TO be held to-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-08
RED CROSS LUNCHEON

Workers OF the Red cross chapter
OF Hammond and West Hammond are
to have luncheon at the Country Club
this evening. to lay plans for a new
membership campaig The stake will
be 5000 members The board OF III
rectors of the chapter and worket
from each precinct is TO be present this
evening Each precinct Is 70 be or
gained for the campaign.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-08

love making? Billy" of the Triangle KAY v Bee
handsome Irshman that ne is. kissed the Blarney
stone before he came to America, thereby laying up
a solid foundation 10 win out in love. In the above
picture he Is giving imitation OF modern
cave man boldly kissing pretty girl without
first asking permission. She is frowning but evil
IDENTIFY that means nothing, she has carefully
grabbed Billy by the wrist that he cannot get
away.
Bessie Lore is young and shy but she is dem
onstrating that sweetheart should be helped
the rough places when he is travelling the love
route. You that by the strange hold she
has smiling Elmer Clifton who Is looking down
at her.
One doesn't need to be told that Charles Ray
has won out in the game Of hearts despite the fact
that In his great baseball play, The Pinch HitteT'
he is bashful country pumpkin Charlie has
way OF his own. and the prideful glow his face
tells that he is lucky in love- Sylvia Bremen also
looks as If there nothing else in the world
to be desired Youth, love-"snd they lived happy
afterward' will always make the best fade
out
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-08
PARENT TEACHERS
MEETING TONIGHT

The Hammond High school Parent
Teachers association VIII meet az the
Central school this evening. Major No
bio oC the national guard IS 10 speak
on military training. This will be the
last meeting Of the school year and
there are matters Of Importance to he
considered. Refreshments VIII be
Saqwad
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-08

CIVIC CiuD On III LSD u < ~
has for years been a.
tive in promoting home
gardening. Germany has
taken advantage Of the
home garden 10 offse
the food shortage dur
ing the pressing needs
Of war.
In every town and
city in America vacant
lot garden associations
should be formed. A
club leader or advisor
should be secured. He
should be thoroughly
qualified and competent
TO assist those who
want to plant gardens
AS the garden pro-
vides at least one-thirf
the supplies for the
table. the average fam
ilv by growing a gar
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-08
SEEMING SOCIETY.

The ladies OF the Luther sewing so
ciety viii have their monthly meeting
Thursday afternoon at the St. John
Luther school building. The hostesses
VIII be Mrs George Behnke. Mrs. Her
man Then and Mrs Miller 4 cordial
invitation is extended to all
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-08

COUNTRY CLUB
DONATES BATHS

An invigorating shower bath after
long days drill on guard duty IS
one ofthe many pleasures the sold ers
OF Co H. First Illinois infantry. camp
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-08

%HREE of making love, Here have them. for
NJ Triangle stars nothing If versatile. What
@ would the world be without maids and love
STUFF? AID what would the be without
ponents of love that makes the world round?
Villains vampires, play aud hairbreadth escapes
doubtless essentials OF the silent drama but it is the good old
bit making that sends home feeling that
sentimental leaf OF lives has been caught by the
there lives who does not ike
10 imagine that has time been hero or
It's mighty cheer idea to carry
along al all times. especially II luck against
What woman wouldn't be thrilled by William Desmonds
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-08
COMMITTEE MEETING

The membership committee OF the
Gary Red Cross society met this after
noon at the Y. NJ. c. A. to devise ways
and means 10 enlist the membership OF
the society.