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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-10-26
CHAPTER xx-continued.

"No, not" He made gesture Of de-
NAL. "How ridiculous I merely keep
you from certain destruction. You can
not go Dy train, because. the railroad
hes suspended public service, nor can
you ride or drive. tell you, sonora,
the people are aroused. For the mo-
ment you must accept my protection,
whether you wish to or not. Tomor-
row"-Longorio smiled warmly, mean
ingly-"perhaps you will not be in such
haste to refuse it, or to leave La Feria.
Wait until you understand me better.
Then But enough Of this. You are
unstrung, you wish to be alone with
your thoughts, and what / have to say
can wait for few hours. In the mean
time, may beg the hospitality Of your
ranch for myself and my menu"
Alaire acQuiesced mechanically. Lon
gorio saluted her fingers in his GUS
tomary manner, and then, with look
eloquent of things unsaid, he went out
to see to the comfort of his command.
Alaire sank into the nearest chair,
hSg nerves Quivering, her mind in a tur-
mosA This Mexican was detestable,
and be was far from being the mere
maker of audaciously gallant speeches,
the POLITICALLY fervent wooer of every
pretty woman, she had blindly sup
posed him. His was no sham ardor !;
the man was holly, horribly in earnest.
There had been CLINT of madness in
his eyes. And he actually seemed to
think that she shared his infatuation.
1t was intolerable. Yet Longorio, she
was sure. had an ABUNDANCE Of discre-
ton: he would not dare to offer her
violence. He had pride, too; and in
his way he was something of gen.
tleman. So far, she had avoided CIV
ing him offense. But if once she made
plain to him how utterly loathsome to
her was his pursuit, she was sure that
he would cease to annoy her. Alaire
was self-confdent, strong-willed; she
took courage.
Her thoughts turned from her fears
to the amazing reality Of her widow
hood. Even yet she could not wholly
credit the fact that Eds wasted life
had come to an end and that she was
free TO maize the most Of her own.
Alaire remembered her husband now
with more tenderness, more charity,
than she would have believed possible,
and it seemed to her pitiful that one so
blessed with opportunity should nave
worked such havoc with himself and
with those near to him.
Doubtless it was all part of some
providenti3l scheme, too blind for her
to solve. Perhaps, indeed, his own
trials had been designed to the end
that her greater, truer love, when 1t
did come, would find her ripe, respon-
siye. ready. AS for this Mexican gem
eral, she would put him in his place.
Alaire was still walking the floor
of her chamber when Dolores entered,
at dusk, to say that supper was ready
and that General LongoriO was wait
Ing.
"Ask him to excuse me-" she told
her servant.
But Longorio himself spoke from the
next room, saying: "Senora, / beg OF
YOU to honor me. I have much of i'm
portance to say, and time presses. Con-
troll your grief and give me the pleas
ura Of your company"
After an instant's consideration,
Alaire yielded. 1t was best to have
the matter over with, once for all.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-10-26
EIowerTrimmed Veil.

The fiower- trimmed veil is the new
est vogue. Ones favorite flower may
be placed almost anywhere on the veil.
but it is more in accordance with the
within of Dame Fashion If that flower
be rose Decidedly the pretty black
or white lace wells are Gin for it." !
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-10-26

My strength is gone" Impulsively ne
half encircied her with his thin arms,
but she seemed armored with ice, and
he dropped them. She could hear him
grind his teeth. II dare not lay hands
upon you," he chartered. angel of
my dreams. ] am faint with longing.
To love you and yet to be denied; to
feel myself afame and yet to see you
cold; to be halted at the very doors
Of Paradise! What tortured"
The fellows self-control in the
midst of his frenzy frightened Alaire
more than did his widest avowals; it
was in something of a panic that she
said:
zone moment you tell me I am safe,
the next you threaten me. You say /
am free, and yet you coerce me. Prove
your love. Let me go"
mo! No! / shall call the priest"
Longorio turned toward the door,
but halfway across the floor he was
halted by woman's shrek which is
sued from somewhere inside the, house.
It was repeated. There was an out
burst in a masculine voice, then the
patter Of footsteps approaching down
the tiled hallway. Dolores burst into
her mistress presence, her face
blanched, her hair disordered. She
flung herself into Alaire's arms, cry
ing:
Sonora! Save mel Gods curse
on the ruffian. Oh"
| Dolores !" Alaire exclaimed. "What
has happened?"
Longorio demanded, irritably: eyes.
Why are you yelling like this?"
"A man See! One of those dirty
peladors. Look where he tore my
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-10-26
(To BE CoNTINUED.)

perfect accord Ia when they hate the
same people.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
MAN MAY DIE; OFFICER
SAVES UNKNOWN WOMAN
Accidents at Crowded Plat
form of Depot Mar Leav-
ing of Volunteers.

One man was probably fatally in
iured and a woman narrowly escaped
death at . o'clock his afternoon when
the Monon train carrying lightweight
volunteers pulled away from the
dcnsely rowded platform OF the depot
in Hammond. The train ives over an
hour late.
The name OF the man who il be
.lieved TO be dying at st. Margarets
hospital is Peter soccyls. 213 y55th
place. West hammond The woman
fed. pursued By the policeman who
had saved her life. and her name was
secured
Soccyls and tho woman were among
the train to bid their friends and rela-
tives goodbye. As the train started
the woman fell from the car steps and
would have rolled beneath the train
but for the prompt action OF officer
Joe Vrajkov. who caught her. The Of
hcer pushed the woman to the ground
between the track and tile platform
until the train had passed and she was
uninjured.
When soccyls leaped from the plat
form OF the moving train his head
struck a truck He was still un-
conscious at St. Margaret's hospital at
3 o'clock end Or. Melton was making
an X-ray examination Of the skull.
which vas badly injured and prob
ably fractured by the blow.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
MORE DEADLY THAN
A MAD DOGS BITE

The bite of a rabid dog is no longer
deadly. due to the now famous Pasteur
Treatment. but the slow, living death,
the resultant Of poisoning of the system
by deadly uric acid is as sure and in
eYitsble as day follows night.
No other organs of the human body
are so important to health making as
the kidneys and bladder. Keep your
kidneys clean and your bladder in work
ing condition and you need have no fear
of disease. Don't try 10 cheat nature.
II is a cruel master. Whenever you ex-
perience backsche. -rvousne diff
Guilty in passing urine. get on the Job
Your kidneys and bladder require i'm
mediate attention. Don't delay. This
is the time to take the bull by tho horns.
GOLD MEDAL Harlem OIL Capsules
Will do the trick. Fol- over two hundred
years they have proven meritorious in
the treatment Of diseases of the stom-
ach. kidneys, liver and bladder. It is a
world-famed remedy. in use as a house
hold necessity for over 200 years.
II you have been dOctoring without
results, get a box of GOLD MEDAL
Haariem Oil Capsules today.
your d~rugEist sells them. Absolutely
gus ranteed or money refunded. Beware
or limitations. Look for the name GOLD
MEDAL on every box-Adv
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
COMING Evxrrs

This weeks meeting Of the Kings
Daughters will be held Friday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Herbert Nor
ton.
The December meeting Of The Parent
Teachers Club Of tho Wallace school
viii be held Friday afternon at the
school. An excellent program has been
arranged for the afternoon.
The members Of the Harmony Club
viii be entertained ~ a Christmas
party next "Wednesday afternoon. De-
cember 10Th al tho acme Of Mrs. Geo.
Houser.
Only - more days TO do your Nmss
shopping. Don't FORGET Frank Suttin.
Jeweler, at 523 Holman St. IIuehn
Bldg. we carry a complete stock or
Diamonds. Watches sad Jewelry. 1915
Mrs. Reynold Meisa entertained very
pleasantly at & miscellaneous shower
yesterday afternoon Ct her home in
Chicago avenue in cmpliment 10 Mrs.
Bernard Barnan whose marriage was
an event Of Novembe 18th. Music and
contests were featurs Of the afternoon
snd in conclusion tie hostess served a
dainty collation.. Mn. William Strunok
and Mrs. Iartin bllmar won the
honors IN the game. AIRS. AIefsei had
as guests Mrs. Jan Foilmar. Mrs.
Martin Follmar. Ms, Robert Duncan.
Mrs. William Strurk, Mrs. Romstedt,
Mrs. Rose Lyndahi OF South Chicago.
Mrs. Francis Meisi of East Chicago.
Mrs. Reinhart ions, Mrs. Bernard
Barman and the Misses Bertha and
Elizabeth Baruau
The Christmas netting Of the Won
ans Missionary Sciety of the First
Presbyterian churd will be held Fri
day afternoon at w~o-thtrty o'clock at
the home OF Mrs.Tames Aflaben. S w.
Ruth street. Mrs1Emma Cosgrove viii
he the assisting hstesses. The study
program Will be i charge OF Mrs. 4.
X Thompson andthe musical program
viii be arrangedby Mrs. L. l.. Bonn
berger and Mrs. franklin Blackburn.
An all day session OF tho Deborah
Society was he'll yesterday in the par
iors of the Fir Christian church. A
monday lunchon was served follow
ing which the iembers devoted the re-
ulainder OF ths1ay to quilting.
Mrs. w. A.Stout and Mrs. George
Rewling werehostesses yesterday aft
ernoon at III meeting Of the aides
lid Society Z the First Presbyterian
church. Thsmeeting was held at the
ONE OF III Stout. 80 Detroit street,
I'd the thty or more members pres
e.t devote the afternoon TO their
r.e9ie wor Several Christmas orders
ere anised and the members COM
pleted piss for the christmas Ooxes
thev willsend members Of the Lincoln
Club vh are in camp. Refreshments
we're sered and a pleasant social hour
followed the business meeting. The
m~eetinenext week win be held at the
home { Mrs. Mowry in Detroit street
and NJ. Kennedy VIII be the assisting
hcstes
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
DEATH OF EDITOR.
CBy United Press.l

COLUMBUS. Ind. Dec. 13.-Isaac T..
Brown, So. owner Of the Columbus
Republican. died here today. Funeral
services Will BIO held Saturday morning
and the body taken to Terre Haute
FOR burial. Browns death resulted
from an accident several days &
when he opened the wrong door in a
manufacturing plant. lie fell twelve
feet down an elevator shaft.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
w SUITS AGAINST
STREET

Two damage suits were filed against
the Hammond. Whiting & East Chi
cago street railway in the Hammond
Superior court today. Charles Lynch.
through his attorneys. McAleer. Dorsey
and Gillett. asks $4,000 for damages
to an automobile ne states was struck
by a street car August 5. and Amisn-
R%udzinski wants 5000 for dam
to hts person when a car struck
his auto September IL.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
HAMMOND
LAWYERS
PREPARE
Committee on Ways and
Means Of Aiding in An
,swering of QUESTIONABLE
Reports to Bar Associa-
tion-Courts Close Today
for Month.

There il something doing every min
ute and q new problem each day during
war times.
The last drive for volunteers of draft
age over. Hammond nuds itself in an
other Red Cross campaign. with a SER
ious housing question on its hands and
the QUESTIONABLE 10 answer.
T~hirty-nine hundred registered men
IN Hammond. minus those VINO have VOL
unteered. VIII be individually interest
ed IN the recommendation OF the COM
mittee appointed by the Bar associa-
tion en- ways and means TO advise the
draft men who must ansvet %hc ques-
tionnaire within tlc -ex~ twenty-seven
days. The courts closed today so that
every lawyer can devote his entire time.
and the judges as well, 10 the work OF
assisting ana advising the registered
men. The recommendation Of the COM
mittee follows.
To The Bar Association:
We, the undersigned. your committee.
appointed TO devise ways and means TO
handle the work Of the associate MEM
bers Of the legal advisory board and to
expedite tho handling Of the question
nairc. in accordance with the solectiye
service regulations issued by the United
states government, desire to propose
n recommend that the following plan
be followed in reference thereto:
i. We propose and recommend that a
notice. IN substantially the following
form. be sent hy the exemption board
70 each registrent. enclosed in the en-
veiope Of the QUESTIONABLE and be-
tween the arst ana second pages there
o.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
r JARVIS SPEAKS
AT N

Mrs. Fred Jarvis representing the
civic department Of the Hammond
Woman's club. today noon addressed
the members council OF the Chamber
Of Commerce. She described conditions
in East Hammond company houses as
very bad and asked support for the
establishment Of a welfare station
there. The matter was referred to the
board OF directors with & recommended
ton for favorable action.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
CHICAGO PRODUCE.

BUTTER - Creamery extras. 1sc;
creamery frsts, 46c; hrsts, 47hc; sec
onds. 40945c.
EGGs-ordinaries. 800 42c; frsts. SO
g52c.
LIVE PoULTRY-Fowls, 1890:
ducks. 22c: geese. 1692ic; springs. 2oo:
turkeys, 24c.
vEAL-5o 10 50 lbs. 1sG1shc; 70 to
so lbs. 1s917c; 30 to 10 lbs. 179
1atac; overweight kidneys. 40 20 ITS
lbs. 12914c; coarse. e910c.
POTATOES - Cars. Il; Wis.-Minn,,
sf.s5 Q29o.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
SENATOR MAKES
SERIOUS CHARGE
lRY United Press.l

WASHINGTON. Dec. 13.-Charging
that children have died from cold and
exposure in Michigan because of the
lack of coal Senator william Smith
bitterly attacked the United states fuel
administrator on the floor OF the sen
ate today
Referring to DIT. Garfield. federal
fuel administrator. he said. Putting
entire in control OF a great
commodity like this has brought on
this situation
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
Bryant Smalley and
Harley Locklin Enlist

Bryant Smailey. son Of Mayor John
d. smailey. was among the Hammond
volunteers to leave today. Bryant is
twenty-three years Of age and held a
responsible position at the Standard
oil company.
Harley Locklin. son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
George Locklin or Is Warren street.
has enlisted in a special branch Of
the service as a purchasing agent.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
RED CROSS GETS
MACHINES

Through the efforts of Mrs. RATHER
Inc Howard Of East Chicago followed
BY her articles in THE TINES. two
knitting machines HAY been purchased
for the East Chicago and Indiana FIsr-
Dor Red Cross chapters to facilitate
the knitting OF sweaters and socks for
the soldiers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
BOY
rs SUCCESSFUL

Word has been received from Bob
Nellie. SON 81 Mr.. and Mrs. r. II Nc
HE, who went 10 indianapolis TO en-
list IN the aviation corps early in the
week. stating that he had passed both
hts first examinations with credit to
himself and was leaving Immediately
for Fort Thomas. Ky. where he viii
take the final examinations for the
mir serEica-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
STRIKE CALLED F.
CBy United Press.)

ST PAUL MINI. Dec. l3.-The gen
eral strike Of all union labor affecting
every industry in the Twin cities was
called of at l o'clock after nearly
10000 men had walked out three hours
before.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
Greek Held as Stacker

Hammond police are holding Louis
Saklis. % years old. a Greek. as a
Stacker a letter was found in his
possession from his local exemption
board to appear for examination. This
he failed 10 do. He viii be taken be-
fore Federal authorities tomorrow.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
CHICAGO LIVE srocx.

HOGS ~ Receipts. $4,000; market.
slow; mixed. Sf6.e5Gf7-20; good, $500
91745; rough. S16.65@16.s0; light.
SIS so l7.15: pigs. $I2.75Q15.4o; heavy
s15.65 @l7.30; bulk Of sales, $16.S50
1926.
CATTLEAReceipts, $4,000; market.
weak; beeves. s7.25Q14.40; cows-heif-
crs. $4,000 01115; stockers-feeders.
Ss.1O@ 1885; calves. ss.5oa15.5o, west
ern steers. se.25 01s.25.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
ALLIES r NOW
BEATING THE GAME
Cuv Uuited press cablegram.)

LONDON. Dec. f3.-The allies are
beating the submarine war game, Sir
Eric Geddes. first lord OF the admiralty
told the house Of late today.
Ship building is running above ship
losses and the destruction of sub
marines is Increasing. he sad.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
PAGAN TO SPEAK
IN HAMMOND

James 0. Pagan. q national figure.
is to speak at the Chamber o Com
merce noon luncheon Christmas week.
according to an announcement made
BY rs representative. Henry O.. Hill.
OF the National Association OF Manu-
~facturers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13

Ttecorder-sAs. Nettie woodin.
Eeceiver-Mrs. Sylvia Gadsby.
Marshal-Mrs. Mayme st. ohm
Inside Sentinel-Mrs. Rose Highland.
Outside Sentinel-Mrs. Katherine
Se%ndlebaugh.
Manager for ono year-Mrs. Mabel
Gross.
Manager for two years-Mrs. Ora
Friedhof.
M~usician-Mrs. Mary Nowlan
Mrs Jessie Woods of Star City VIII
be in Hammond tomorrow for the an
nuel inspection of Hammond Temple
NO. 20 Pythian Sisters. The meeting
viii be held at the X. Of =. temple.
corner of Holman and Ogden streets.
and Will be featured by the initiation
OF a class of candidates. 4 social hour
viii follow the lodge session.
The Standard Bearers gathered at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. ". c. Harri-
son in Kenwood and rendered Mrs. Etts
Bloomhon a handkerchief shower in
honor OF her birthday anniversary. a
pleasant evening was spent with games
and music and in conclusion a dainty
was served.
At the Baby Show. one Of the prin-
oipal attractions at the Industrial high
school fair Friday evening in addition
70 the prizes already announced there
viii he one offered for tho twins. Who
are judged the nearest normal. Reg
istration can be made by calling 1908
and 2SS.
Born to MI. and Mrs. Mark Grindle
Of 19l Hoffman street Akpnday. a daugh-
ter.
DR.. i. n. stauNer who las been Wis
iting his daughters in Cedar Rapids.
Is. and S~treator. ILL.,, stopped ia Ham
mond for a brief visit with friends en-
route TO Ohio. Or. Stsuffer VIII return
TO Gary after the holidays where he has
a position.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
SULPHUR vAPoR BATHS

For rheumatism. Colds. Kidney and
skin Disorders. o sos Hammond
Bldg. Phone 1886. Hammond. 1922
-
Friday. the members of the North
SideW. c. T. L. viii hold an all day
session at the home of Mrs. c. Z.
Graves. 395 Elm street. The day viii
be spent making bandages for the sol
diers. In order 20 raise money TO pur-
chase muslin for the bandages the
members will hold a sale in
the near future and anyone having old
clothes for the sale are asked TO phone
1Q5l-J.
The annual election or oicers took
place At the meeting Of the Ladies
Auxiliary Of the Q. r. c. yesterday
afternoon at the 1. @. O. F. hall, The
following are the officers:
President-Mrs. Emily Clark.
Vice President-Mfrs. Eva DeCarap.
Secretary and Treasurer-Mrs. Alta
S%toddard.
Senior Sister-AIrs. Harriet Scowden.
Junior Stster-Arrs. Lynda Peterie.
Guard-Mrs. Margaret Mcmahon.
Chairman Of Executive Board-Mrs.
Anna Stone.
First member-Arrs. Lenore Ellison.
Second member-NIrs. Sarah Logan.
Correspondent-AIrs. Irene Enright.
Golden Rod Camp No. 1867 Royal
Neighbors elected the following officers
at its meeting last evening at the I. o.
L. Hall:
oracle-8rrs. Emma Casey.
Vice Oracle-Mrs. Olga Whiting.
Chancellor-Mrs. Rose Sullivan.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
CARD OF THANKS

We wish TO thank cur neighbors. the
Christian church friends and DaushS
tiers Of Liberty for their kindness ana
sympathy during the illness and death
Of our dear wife and mother.
MIR. CHARLES PLUM.
MRS. IDA PLUM. 12-1S
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
Word of Death Received.

Mrs. Anna Rrillat. Jackson street.
Hammond. today received word that
her father, James Bakor. for eighteen
years inspector OF boilers for the city
of Detroit. died yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13

0

4 display OF original hand decorated
china and water colored work at the
home OF Mrs. J.. ]. Anderson. 625 Ann
street 1913
Members of the Deborah Society and
their husbands, numbering thirty-seven
in all. were entertained at a masquer-
ade party last evening at the home Of
Airs. ". J. NIclsed IN Ada street. Mrs.
Frank Yeager. Mrs. Ben Golden and
Mrs. sam Walker we're tho assisting
hostesses. The evening was occupied
with music and games. the prizes in
The games going 20 Ralph Hunt. Dainty
refreshments were served in conclusion.
The party was enc % the most deliEhA-
full and interesting the society has held
this year.
Mrs. Frank Cope Of East State street
VIII entertain this evening compli-
mentary to Clarence I. Herber who will
leave next week for Camp Johnson,
Jacksonville. Fla. Mr.. Herber has en-
listed IN the engineering corps.
\ very successful parcel post sale
was conducted in the parlors Of the
first Methodist church by the mem
hers of the Ladies Aid Society yester-
day Afternoon. In connection with the
sale a cafeteria luncheon was served.
Delightful r~efreshment were served and
the tables were very attractive with
lighted candles. The sale was largely
attended.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13

with the seiective service regulations
and that each registrant should under
stand that by coming TO the Lake SUI
perior Court House ne will receive. with
out charge. competent legal advice re-
gardlng the QUESTIONABLE and assistance
in filing out the same
Respectfully submitted.
HENRY d. PETERS.
w. J.. wHINNERy.
y. II CONROY.
MILO VI. BRUCE.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13

Every can of food put up this
helps maxi food shortage
lext winter impossible.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
AT DELUXE.

deluxe theater tomorrow presents
Winifred Allen in '-The Man Halter"
and e cyclone 90 fun in a Keystone
comedy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13

Fire broke out yesterday in the tin
shop of the Clinton hardware store at
1912 Olcott avenue. East Chicago. The
department was called and was out
about an hour. The damage was about
500.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13
CHICAGO eEArr ruruREs.

CoRN-May. sI.19ss; jan. s121h;
Dec. sI.24z4.
oATs-May. 72sc Dec. 75ssc.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13

WANTED-ButldinG and common labor
crs for all winter job. Wages IS cents
per hour. Apply. Ncllon-Stuart Go.
STANDARD Steel Car Co.'S works. Ham
mOnd. I2-1S-3
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-13

Cities in this region are curtailing
plans for all street improvements be-
cause of the reluctance of contractors
TO submit bids at any figure. In East
Chicago every bid on new work has
gone 10 the limit of the estimate and
the figures have been almost prohibit
i've.
The chamber or ommerc street and
alley committee had a meeting recently
end committed themselves to the policy
OF paving a large number of alleys in
both ends of the city but under present
conditions 1t is believed that Il will not
be practicable TO start any movement
that viii involve any large expense.
on some Jobs in the county it IS said
that it has been Impossible to secure
any bidders whatever.