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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, February 1.-The cot- ton market here staggered today un- der the heaviest and most unexpected blow it ever received. Germany's an- nouncement that she immediatelv would enter into campaign of un- restricted naval warfare caused the fear that this country would be drawn into war and making an already com- plicated cotton export situation all the more difficult, resulted in a rush to sell on the part of holders of long. contracts which sent prices down for the widest break in the history of the market. In the first few minutes of trading the active months lost S73 to 4S5 points, or $1S.50 to s2175. a bale
 Before the call cotton brokers and traders were prepared for wide de- ciines. but they were not prepared for the extent of the losses. The first sale In March was at loss of 113 points but the weakness increased every min- ute and when May was reached on the call it's first transaction was at a loss of 324 points. Soon after the call May sold at 1Sc as compared to 1724c on the close yesterday. July also traded at 13c, compared to 1735c on yesterdays close. At this stage the market was about $40 a bale down from the highest level attained this season.
 strong recovery followed the first break, on which prices shot upward 295 to S2O points from the bottom, but the reaction was not we'll maintained The market became nervous and un- settled, with rapid and very wide fluc tuations. Considering everything the tone was remarkably quiet late in the morning. but in the afternoon trading was more active and again was at the expense of values. At the highest levels of the day the most active months were still at a net loss of IS to 115 points. The close was at net loss of 23S to 2S0 points
 Selling from the middle of the ses- sion on was stimulated by reports of the scuttling of a German interned ship at Charleston and by the report that a Dutch ship had been sunk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
Dry Goods Market

New York, February 1.--Cotton goods markets were at standstill to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
Ayery's Letter

< Nothing can be said about the cot- ton market further than the political developments which were published yesterday.
 The most sensational break in the history of the cotton market occurred on the opening of our markets this morning During the first 10 minutes prices sold off to a level more than cents under yesterdays close.
 The trading was very cratic, prices fluotuating as much as 100 points on a single transaction.
 There is no denying the seriousness of the relations between Germany and the United States and almost anything may be expected at any moment which makes an opinion as to the future crisis of the market absolutely worth- less.
 I would strongly advise against raking commitments on either side until conditions become more settled.
 c. F. AVERY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02

E. F. Huttons stock letter. Fur nished by c. F. Avery's private wire.
 New York, February Lit has been day of acute liquidation such as has not been seen for a long time. Evil dently the market is adjusting itself to a rupture with Germany and at the rate that 1t went today 1t will not take them long to accomplish this. What
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
Interior Movement

Houston: Middling, 16.25c: receipts 353S: shipments, 6S5S sales, 2s9; stock 1S3.S14
 Memphis: Receipts, 5472; shipments, 4620; sales, 750; stock, 344,S91
 Augusta: Receipts, 394; shipments 1913; sales 19S; stock. 135,O5f.
 St. Louis: Receipts 4ei7; shipments 44s3; stock. 30,331
 Cincinnati: Receipts 2s6; shipments, 174; stock. 24,067.
 Little Rock: Receipts. Sss; ship ments, 921: stock, 3S,506
 Total today: Receipts. 14,643; ship ments, 17,564; stock, 757,160.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02

may occur in such an event, 1t is dif- ficuit to foretell. It is going a long way though to speak about war yet. A diplomatic rupture does not neces sarily mean war.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18

home in Milwaukee after visiting at the
home of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. p.
Sheffield of May street for several days
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas b. Clothey of
Englewood spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Hal Young of Erie street
Attorney John NJ. Stinson. John
Sherry and Joseph Sherry motored to
Dewey Lake. Mich. on Saturday where
they will remain until tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. p. Enright and chill
dren. Josephine. Richard. Marguerite
and Thomas are the guests of DIR. and
Mrs. StowelI at their cottage at Baron
Lake. lies, Mich. for a week or ten
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. j Haefer and daugh-
ter, Miss Marguerite also Miss Myrtle
Huehn and Frank Reed motored to Flint
Lake yesterday and spent the day
Mrs. John Sherry of Mason street
visited her mother, Mrs. A. Menard III
Chicago yesterday.
The Misses Frances and Florence Xix
left this morning for Blandinsville, Ill.
to visit friends and relatives Frances
will return in two weeks but Florence
will remain until the first Of September
Lucian Lauerman. who is attending
St. Lawrence Academy at Calvary
Wis. is expected tomorrow to spend the
sumner vacation at the home of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ E. Lauerman of
Sibley street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18

probably running at the rate of TWEEN
ty to thirty mile san hour, hit the rear
end of the patrol, demolishing it. Cor
man was thrown TO the pavement,
where he was picked up unconscious.
A couple of young men, Russell
Mention and Harold Edgar, were stand
ing in front of the Greek restaurant
and heard the crash. They ran to
where German lay. Sergeant Solomon.
Captain Geisking and officer Sterling
reached the scene almost simultane-
ously. German was picked up and
taken to the police station, where Dr.
Townsley examined his injuries. There
were no bones broken. but the officer
was badly shocked and bruised by his
heavy fall.
He was later taken to his home on
Barring avenue. where he is resting
fairly comfortable this morning. 1t
will be week or so before he will be
able to resume his duties.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18
$4,000
RAISED At
EVENT

Congregation B'Nai Israel of Indi-
ana Haroor celebrated yesterday the
laying of the corner stone of their
temple and Hebrew institute
Never before in Lake county was
such turnout seen. The weather was
most ideal for such purpose. The
an Orphan band. which led the street
parade. followed by Ezra lodge No. 4aa
I. o. B. A. and members of the congre-
cation and followed by teacher and
children Of the Indiana Harhor Talmud
Torah. BY the time the parade reach
ed the ground of the temple Lake coun-
ty Jewery was well represented there.
Rabbi SLIDER Of Chicago delivered a
most appealing demand to Indiana
Harbor Jews to proceed with the COM
pleting OF the temple without mort
cages and If human nature can be
judged by appearance this will be done,
because over $4,000 was raised on
the ground where most optimistic
members Of the building committee
were estimating that it would not run
much over $500.
Hammond and Gary gave freely and
so did East Chicago.
Banquet followed at the Auditorium
dining hall. The committee in charge
of the banquet wish to thank the peo-
pie for patience displayed while serv-
ice was delayed. The best of laid plans
will sometime upset. The officers are
working now on compiling the list of
donators to the occasion and every one
will get a copy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18

wish. No further service in the field
or elsewhere will be required.
In this hour of the nations and all
the worlds need. every American who
loves his country and his fellow men
asks: What can I do? Where can I
help?"
For stalwart youth the path of duty
is plain. Our country and humanity
need Men to fight and die for them. Yet
of our 100.000.000 only a small fraction
now and but 1.-THE at most. or worst.
can thus serve. For who cannot enlist
to seek the great prize of death in bat
tie" or who are not needed in those
ranks. as yet. there is another enlist
ment. It is under the banner of the
Red Cross. Enlisting there all. old or
young. man. woman or tender child, can
proudly say;
II too am deserving we'll of the Re
public" Fight or Give" is our Battle
Cry,
This is Red Cross week and we ask
that you do this by becoming a sup
porter Of the Red Cross Send your
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18
OFFICER HIT BY
WABASH Train

About l o'clock Sunday morning Nj
chael German, police officer of East
Chicago. while driving the police pa
troll out on a call to 15Oth street and
Barring avenue, was hit at the Forsyth
avenue crossing of the Wabash rail-
way by extra No 246s. under Con-
ductor Fl. j. Towns.
There was no Waterman at the
crossing and one one in the tower. IT
seems that a new man had been
placed there an hour or so before. biz
that for some unknown reason he hac
gotten tired of his job and quit without
notifying any Of the railroad officials.
Conseque when German started
across the tracks there was no one
present to give him any help in watch
ing the trains He waited for one train
and started to cross when he saw tine
other bearing down upon him. He
couldn't stop so he put on the gas and
tried to clear the tracks.
The engine of the approaching train.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18
STEEL COMPANY
BOOSAING PRICES
CONTINUED from Page One,

eral Goethals and steel concerns .or
certain contracts for ships. These
contracts provided that the govern
ment pay approximately ss5 ton for
steel plate while the navy is paying
only about $50 ton.
Cocktails explained the situation to-
day as follows:
The agreement to pay Az cents "a
pound for steel plate and 31s cents
for steel shapes. was one previously
reached by a Los Angeles firm with a
steel company at Birmingham. Ala.
THE figures were taken merely az a
working basis for other construction
plants, but no other contracts have
been let on them. The question of
steel prices has been left entirely to
the raw materials committee. They
will determine what is fair price.
If the tentative agreement to fur
nish steel for 4lac for plates and SIC
for shapes is found by the commits
tee to be too high. the figure will be
reduced. II it is found too low we will
pay the difference" Goethals said.
Regarding the charge that prices
quoted are more than those paid by
the navy for steel. General Goethals
stated that the navy is securing steel
at figures contracted for in 1916. ap-
proximately s25 a ton less.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18
A DAGGER
IN THE BACK

mats the woman's dread when she
sels up IN the morning to start The
gay work oh how my back aches
SOLD MEDAL HARLEM oil Canauiez
laken today eases the backache Of r.
LLhoffow-taken every day ends tha
1 0aah6Rache for all time Don't DELAY.
mats the use OF sufrering2 Rerin
taxing GOLD MEDAL HARLEM 1ni
1apsules today and be relieved tomor-
row lake three or four eyerv dav
no De permanently free from wrench
ING. distressing back pain But ba
sure 10 get GOLD MEDAL Since 1925
GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil has been
Inc National Remedy &C Holland .te
government Of the Netherlands hav
ins granted a special charter author
;zing its preparation and sale The
housewife OF Holland would almost as
soon bewithout bread as she worsJ
without her Real Dutch Drops" as
she quantity calls GOLD MEDAL, Hasr-
lem Oil Capsules This is the one rea
son why You will find the women and
ch1dren of Holland sturdy and ro-
GOLD MEDAL. are the pure. original
Harlem Oil Capsules imported direct
rom the laboratories in HARLEM. Hol-
land. But be sure to get GOLD MEDAL,
Look for the name on every box Sold
by reliable druggists in sealed pack
ages. three sizes. Money refunded
II they do not help you. Accept only
the GOLD MEDAL. All others are i'm
itations.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18
REBECCAS
To HAVE A
MEETING

The Lake County District Assembly
No. l of the Rebecca lodge will hold
their meeting at Gary at the steel city
lodge hall on Wednesday, June goth
The meeting is to be an all day session
commencing at 1880 a. m. and ending
in the evening. The opening numbe,
will be a welcome address, by Mrs
Martha hurry of Gary and the answer
Will be given by Mr.. L. r. Pratt d. d.
G. NJ of Hammond. The general ron
tine OF work will be taken UP after this
and the reports will be given by all the
lodges.
In the afternoon DR. J. Coleman WIZ
give an illustrated lecture on the homes
of the Odd Fellows throughout the
state. and will also show the pictures of
the grand lodge and assembly officers
This is expected to be a very interest
ing lecture.
AT 1870 p. m. there will be the cleo
ton of officers 70 rthe county. after
the election there will be installation of
officers.
The following addresses will be CIV
en- by Mrs. Harriet K. Spekenheir nres-
ident of the Rebecca state assembly Of
Indiana. Mrs Spekemheir is coming
from Richmond today and will be Lake
county the entire week. also by Mrs.
Mary E sipp of Michigan City and Kate
r. Nichols of Elkhart.
In the evening the degree of Rebecca
will be conferred by the East Chicago
Miriam Rebecca lodge under the leader
ship of Mrs. Maade orion. There will
be musical numbers during the evening
one of which is vocal solo by Paul
Crundwell Of Indiana Harbor.
The lodges that will be present are.
the Germania of Hammond. the Golden
Star of Whiting. the Marian of East
Chicago. the Esther of Indiana Harbor
the Genises of Gary. the prospect or
Crown Point, the claim of Hobart and
the Harmony of Lowell and Wash,rv-
ton of Shelby. There are reports ex-
pected from all these lodges.
The restaurants are preparing for ex-
ira good meals for both noon and even
ing
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18
WHITING MAN DOES
A BRUTAL DEED

The next time John Lapszynski, 42o6
Todd avenue. East Chicago. halls
friend he will be more careful to make
IL plain just what he says in his sslu-
tation.
John and three companions were
walking along the road from BurnhaIn
to East Chicago last night when
Whiting man, whom John says ne
knows. drove by in a machine. John
called out something in the way OF
a hello to his acquaintance. But the
driver of the machine apparently
thought he was being insulted-
He whirled his car. swung around IN
the road, threw on the gas and heaoea
straight for the group Layszynski
was struck fairly and knocked to the
pavemant with a broken left leg The
car sped away.
I.ayszynsli's companions. noting the
seriousness of his injury. all started for
a doctor. John waited but they ala
not return. Finally he hailed a pass
ing machine and told of his condition
They in turn notified the Burnham po.
lice. who sent out and picked up the
Injured man and had him taken to a
hospital
Lapszynsli says that the man that
he called to is a Whiting man and he
knows him by sight, but does not re-
member his name.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18
New Corn Remover in Big
Demand, Say Druggists

since the virtues of Ice-Mint as a
corn remover became known in this
country druggists have been having
an extraordinary demand for this prod
uct and II IS predicted that this sum-
'ner women will wear smaller md
prettier shoes than ever
The fact that this new discovery
which is made from Japenese prod
uct. VIII actually remove corns-roots
and all--and without the slightest main
or soreness, is of course. mainly re-
sale.
You apply just a little on a tender
aching corn and instantly the soreness
y relieved, and soon the corn is so
shriveled that it may be lifted out
Win the snnEers-root and ALL
Ice-Mint In a clean. creamy. snow
white non-poisonous substance and
viii never infiame or irritate the most
tender skin.
cutting or pairing corns often pro-
duces blood poisoning. and people are
warned to stop It.
Just ask In any drug store for a
small jar Of Ice-Mint. which win cost
little. vet Is sufficient to rid ones feet
Of every corn or callous. You'll like
il immensely.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18
DRUG STORE

A drug store is place where
druggists go after studying
drugs for three years so they
know how to sell baseball bats
and ice cream, chamois and
tooth picks, soap, cigars, candy
and celluloid pacifiers.
Some drug stores consist of a
back door and a prescription
case. In Kansas all saloon are
drug stores, but not all drug
stores are saloons. There are
honest druggists in Kansas. We
mustn't Judge all Kansans by
the men who compile the real
estate prospectuses.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18
A SHOCKING CASE

Ihat murderous parents stranrles
ana buried their newborn child in The
sround near Twenty-first avenue and
FOLK street. Gary. is the belief of tbe
police.
rms morning, the remains of the
oaoy, Its head. an arm and spine were
found Dogs had dug up the BODY ard
hansled It. Clothes of the child wers
round in the grave The face was
Iacerated and the flesh of the arm
torn TO shreds. A rope around the
oaoes neck was the silent evidence
now death was taken
An investigation is being made
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18
CARD OF THANKS
CARD oF THANKS.

We wish to extend our heart felt
thanks to the many relatives. friends
and neighbors and also Rev. We'll
Chief of Police Mr.. Austgen. X of p
lodge AT. Pythian Sisters of East Chi
cago. United Order of Foresters and
fellow employees for their sympathy
and kindness shown us during the
sickness and death of our beloved lit
tie daughter and sister. also for the
many beautiful floral offerings and do
nations of automobiles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rob Jones and Family.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18
Gary Rabbi Under Contract.

The Temple BETHEL. Gary congrega-
ton, Is greatly pleased over the sc-
ceptance OF two year contract nv
rabbi B. A. Daskal. Hsretofere tho
Rabbi has laugh religious Instructions
From now on he will fIl the puIn,t
only Rabbi Daskal has done much for
the younger generation of the tennle
lie has organized societies and IS a
great favorite with the children.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18
A Comb VS.. A Run.
FRESH PICKED
STRAWBERRIES

While out motoring drive out to my
place ok mile south of Hobart) and
get a crate of luscious Strawberries,
picked fresh from the vines.
6-16-2t RICHARD F. CARLSON.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18

cash or your check today to your local
Red Crosses, $1o,. 500. $1,000. $4,000
or .000-give to your very utmost.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18

There viii be an important meeting
Of the Equal Franchise League this
evening at the home of Mrs. T. j.
Meara. 102 Ogden street
Mrs. j. NJ Turner will be hostess TO
the members of the Erthstane club at a
one o'clock luncheon and thimbie party
Tuesday at her home in Truman ave-
nue..
IF you are going away bookless for
the summer with a heavy heart because
you can't afford Gin war times) to buy
the book you want to take with you.
weep no more. Just go to the Ham
mond public library and ask for va
cation card and you can choose four
books and take them anywhere you
want to for the month of July and
August You mustn't expect to take the
very latest books the seven day or
rented variety" but anything else from
Action to finance you can bundle up and
carry off"
Mr. and Mrs w G. Paxton entertain
ed at a dinner dance Saturday evening
at the South Shore Country club They
had as their guests Mr.. and Mrs
August Schneider. Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe
E Woods, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Furness
Hately of Chicago. Miss Florence Love-
ridge. Miss Scully of Chicago, Messrs.
VIM J. Hastings. H. c. Miller and Chas.
Fernau of Chicago
In connection with the regular meet
ing of the Womans Guild of St. Paul's
Episcopal church which will occur We'd
nesday afternoon of this week at the
home of Mrs. John D. Smalley. 81 De-
troit street instead of at the home of
Mrs c. H True, there will be a sale of
aprons and cakes. An attractive pro-
gram has been arrangement and at the
close tea will be served. All women of
the parish and their friends are invited
to the meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter DuFrane of 1913
Highland street have as their guests
Mrs. Jane Chetney, Mrs. William Chef
ley. Mrs. Barbeau and Miss DuFrane
OF Oswego. y. Y, and John DuFrane of
syracuse. y. Y, VINO came for the ordi-
nation of Leo DuFrane. son Of Mr.. and
tErs.a Peter DuFrane and viii remain
1~ his first mass which Will be said
3s44t Sunday in Hammond
The banns were published at St
irseph's church yesterday for the mar
r4age Of Frank Lauerman of Hammond
and Miss Elizabeth Dimond of Lima, o.
The marriage will be solemnized in
Lima on Tuesday. June 26th. Mr..
I.auernan is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
f. Lauerman of Sibley street.
a
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Reinke and chill
dren of St Paul will arrive in Ham
mond tomorrow to spend the summer
with Mrs. Reinke's mother. Mrs. A. F.
gaerite Knots who graduated from In
diana University at Bloomington last
Thursday is also home for the summer.
Miss Inez Gavit entertained at a
small dinner party last Saturday even
ing at her home in Hyslop place in cele-
bration of her birthday anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred EhIers have re-
turned from their honeymoon spent in
Michigan and are at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Shelf
field in MAY street, until their own home
in Garfield street is completed. Mrs
Ehlers was formerly Miss verta Shelf
field.
Miss Tracy Boas of 72S Walter street
entertained at dinner yesterday for the
Misses Marie Nancy. Margaret Flynn
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18
GALA DAY
FOR FROEBEL

Over 500 Gary school children partici-
pated in the big gala day at Froebel
field. Gary. Saturday.
Honors of the day went to Emerson
its grade students winning the track
and field contests from Froebel. and the
high schools girls taking the ball game
The tennis sets finished a tie. Froebel
won the handbrll tournament.
One hundred and fifty girls and 125
boys were entered in the track meet
which was won by Emerson grade stu
dents by a good margin.
The score of the tennis games:
Singles-Kilpatrick (FroebeD beat
McRoberts (Emerson), Ga; Ga. Wat
ties (Emerson), defeated Kramer
(FroebeD. rs: 6-3 Lieboldt (Emer-
son). won from Frazur (FroebeD. 81
49,. 6-1. Rhodes (Froebel). eliminated
James (Emerson), SO; 6-1.
Doubles-Wattles and Lieboldt (Ern-
erson), defeated Kramer and Frazur
(FroebeD, 1913; GA. James and Nc
Roberts (Emerson). lost to Rhodes and
Fitzpatrick (FroebeD. Ga; Ga
Froebel high school handball artists.
Stuart and Sotak. won two out of three
games from Heilstedt and Davidson.
Emerson.
A Comb VS.. A Run
"A comb" won over "A run" in the
girls fashion ball tiff" That is. a
demure little base runner. Margaret
Frazer of the Emerson Differs, decided
in running from third base to the run
counting platter that picking up her lost
comb was far more important that one
measIy little run" However it didn't
effect the score. Emerson winning 81 to
9. Miss Majorie Hall (Emerson) was
credited with having played the best
game.
Coaches Gilroy and Erickson Off
ciated.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18

Following the business session this
evening at Moltke 1. o. o. F. hall the
knights and Ladies of Security Will en-
terrain in honor of the Englewood coun-
ell and Mr.. Fulton of Chicago. The So
cial hour will be given over to dancing
and ice cream. cake and strawberries
will be served.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18
ACTIVITY
BY WORKERS
UNEXCELLED

Continued From Pags one,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18

William H. Calkins w. r C No. "a
viii meet Tuesday afternoon at the
o. o. F. hall in State street. Initiation
will feature the meeting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-18

Elaborate preparations are beine
made for the entertainment of the pres
ident of the Rebekah Assembly who VII
come TO Hammond next Saturday fol-
tho regular meeting Of Dorcas Rebekaf
lodge. There will be cass 81 caIiui
dates for initiation The meeting las'
Saturday evening was occupied VIII
routine business.