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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-20

Old Fritz. the great white swan and
tyrant OF the Harrison Park lagoon.
has been sentenced 10 ninety days soli-
tary confinement for assault with in
tent to kill a mother duck protecting
her brood. And the feathered tribe in
the green powered dominion of Park
superintendent Peter Fox is secretly
rejoicing while pretending for reasons
polite to sympathize with Fritz Even
the big sunfish spawning in shallow
water near the bridge shares the gem
eral relief
The notorious Fritz was first found
guilty by the Riddles of Hammond.
who have watched with growing indig
nation his cruel reign. Majestically
spreading his great white wings. grace
fully craning his long neck. swimming
at twice the speed of the lesser crea-
tuSes In the lagoon. the autocrat ruled
with devastating beak. 1t was a
fussy little half-wild duck with a fam
lily of nine brown ducklings who swan
after her in a pyramid formation that
Fritz terrorized for several days re-
Gently. He routed her from every home
she found. striking repeatedly and
her Offspring up the bank and through
the bushes to wander about the park
complaining and wailing
At first the children would run to
the bank OF the lagoon and scold Old
Fritz who disdained to even hear their
criticism Of his acts. Then one day
his temper broke forth and with an
outpouring OF abuse and a great flap
ping OF wings he charged on the kid
dies. They scurried to their respect
I've homes near the park as fast as
their little legs would carry them and
dozen fathers and mothers at the
dinner tables last evening heard OF the
outrageous conduct of Old Fritz
The record OF the fearful Fritz was
inquired into and when II became
known that he had fought. conquered.
and killed a swan who challenged his
right to rule. the campaign against
him started BY this time Fritz was
extending his conquest to land. Like
another emperor of whom he has many
characteristics in common. albeit that
he wages war on innocents. neutrals
and those weaker than he. Fritz ig-
nored the sentiment which was crys-
TALKING against him. He went in for
ruthlessness. driving the poor mother
duck to the far corners OF the park
with her crying brood.
1t was yesterday that Peter Fox
caught Fritz in the act of wringing
the neck OF, the wretched brown duck.
The park superintendent drove the big
swan away. after an encounter. and
a hurried trial was held. Attorney J.
X Stinson. a witness at the last as
sault. acted as Judge, finding the swan
guilty and sentencing him to solitary
confinement.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-20

are now to undergo the test of our
loyalty and patriotism. IT is NOT
our portion to go to the front. but
our duty lies in giving aid to those
who do bear the burden of battle
for the nation and for you and me.
Next in Importance to this army of
soldiers Is the army or the Red
Cross nurses. ampulances and hos
pitfalls, which give aid and comfort
to the wounded and soothe the DIV
ing moments of those whose lives
go out
I'm this great work for our SOL
der boys-for humanity-YOIJ and
have part, a duty to perform.
and to fail in this is little short OF
disloyalty to the country.
You and every other saloon
keeper of Hammond. are urged o
come to Moose hall at o'clock
Friday. June %. TO discuss plans,
70 show our loyalty and patriot
ism to our country
wv. c. HARRINGTON.
CORNELIUS BURNS"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-20
GARY MAN rs MISSING

James Mackenzie. son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Alec Mackenzie, $40 Harrison
street. Gary, sergeant in a London
Scottish regiment fighting in France, is
reported missing" in a letter receIy-
ed by the parents yesterday.
Sergeant Mackenzie was well known
in Gary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-20
FEDERAL.
CONTROL
IS URGED
Coal Industry Is ParaIyzlng Fac
tories Of Entire United
States II Is Alleged

WASHINGTON. June 2o-Drastic
wartime government control was urged
for coal, coke and transportation by
the federal trade commission today as
the only adequate remedies for alarm
ing coal prices and supply situations.
The revelations are the most revolu-
OF their kind ever submitted
by the committee.
Complying with congressional re-
quests for a coal probe the commission
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-20
NORTH
LANDS A
NICE PRIZE

Morris Dobson of Hammond came
back with so large round iron simoleons
from the Skat League tournament in
Chicago. He won 26 games, lost and
got the $50 for his 600 points.
Chicago landed the championship of
the twentieth tournament of the North
American Skat League, when John
Stell. employed by The Fair. ran up
1wenty-six straight victories without a
loss He Will draw down $1,000. Henry
Schlesinger. st. Louis. landed second
prize Of $500 for making 1888 points.
IS points more than any other player in
the big Coliseum meet.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-20
DEATH OF MRS. !
FANNIE MARLATT

Mrs. Fannie z. Marlatt. mother Of
Norvai G. Marlatt. died Tuesday at the
home of her son in III Conkey avenue.
She was 70 years of age and is sur
vived by four children-Norval Of
Hammond. Wesley Of Washington.
George OF California, and Minnie Of
Freeport. III. The funeral is to be held
at her late residence at 2:3o Friday
afternoon with interment at Oak Hill
cemetery Rev H. VI. Bannon of
Rockford, Ill, will officiate
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-20

pointed out that the coal situation
threatens industries and individuals
and recommended.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-20

Are You a lover of Your Coun-
try? Then contribute to the Red
Cross.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-20
WICKED GIANT SWAN
PUNISHED FOR DEEDS
Beautiful But Mean Old
Fritz Put in Confine
ment.

FROM i o'clock tomorrow after
noon to all children under 10
years OF age may fish in Harrison
Park and rejoice at the downfall
of ''The Hated swan
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-20

concussion Of the brain following an
accident at Truman and Hamlin
streets. The motorcyclist coliided
with an automobile driven by Henry
Marcinski and was thrown to the
pavement.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-14
Poor Reputation

An individual called Lie Williams
was hailed to court to answer a com.
plant arising out Of a broken bar
gain. Among the witnesses called
was one Steve Collins.
'Mr. Collins" said the examining
lawyer, you know the defendant in
this case, do you not?"
"Oh, yes" answered Collins.
What is his reputation for ve-
racity?" continued the lawyer. rs
he regarded as a man who neve ellis
the truth?"
"Waal. / can't say that he don't
never tell the TRUTH" replied Steve,
"but I do know that if he wanted his
hogs to come to dinner he'd have to
git somebody else to call 'em."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-14
Described

what kind Of husband did she
get?"
Grun and grumpy. Couldn't
really call him a husband"
What then?"
Hes merely an ex.bachelor."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-14
Tragic Error
BY FONTAINE FOX

Tragic Error
Hey, what did you go and sell
them apples fer?"
Amt they fer sale?"
mo. Them was the samples we
take out to our automobile custom.
ers."-Columbus Citizen,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-11
DRIVERS FURNISH
MUCH MERR|MENIi
Police Court These Days Good
as a Theater,

Why 90 TO the theatcr to be enter
tanned when two police court sessions
are being staged daily The large
number Of motorists caught in the po-
lice crusade to enforce compliance with
the traffic ordinance provide varied
program OF entertainment for spec
'dt0rs
One prominent physician was ar.
ralgurd TODAY for speeding The Of
ilcer who arrested YOU says you were
driving your car twenty miles an
hour" lutpe Mitchell informed the
doctor When asked II he was guilty
or not guilty the man replied Your
honor ! am inclined to believe the
officer told the truth" Five dollars
and costs" returned the Judge.
When another motorist charged with
driving thirty-fivc miles an hour pro-
tested that hc was not running in ex-
Dc,, ot SIS miles, Chief Nichols as
serted that he should be fined for OBJ
siru.tIng traffic
The maJuri'y of the offenders plead
not guilty Fines aggrcgating Sl,Ao
have been paid since Monday.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-11
REC0vERiES IN
ALL WAR STOCKS
General Upward Move Of Yes
terday Continues,

NEW YORK. MAY II The general re-
COltry of prices In yesterday = market
wAA carried 10 greater lengths in the
first half hour Of todays dealings. war
shares, equipments and associated rpc-
cial'ies again leading the movement
United states Steel rose half point to
llGi, and Bethlehem Steel gained a fun
point with tho same for CruCible Steel.
baldwin Locomotive and Industrial Al
cOhul American Cotton Oh. American
Sugar. Colorado Fuel Peoples Gas and
IaCl"de Gas also improved | TO ~
points Rails were irregular, Reading
reactiuE moderately and Union Pacific
rlfing substantial fraction.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-11
NEW YORK.

>EW YORK May II The cotton uo-.
k"' openrd steady a. an advance Of 70
points I'm response 20 relatively firm
cables There was not the support from
trade interests that had been Iu ryidrnr"
yesterday. however. while the weather
tory owing 10 the outlook Tor higher tenn
p"riuf,s and f'uctun NOrs were irrcgu-
Hr after the call July contracts sold
~ 10 iNs at the opening. OF 80 csc aud
then rallied to 10 go. or Z points ahoyr
last nights closing figures Later months
showed slmilnr fluctuations with trading
comparatively quiet
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-11
News From Nations Markets
COTTON BUYING
At THE OPENING
Demand Does Not React
Large Proportions,

NEW ORLEANS. May q Continued
much min reports Of considerable re-
planting md good cables r.snli'd io buy
ing ~ cotton on the opening ~ tho mar
ke' hero today Tho demand d'i. not
reach barge proportions and W The first
haIf hour ~ business ,nr trading months
lDH" O. to points
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-11
LIVE RPooL

LIVERPOOL. MAY II cotton Spot.
firm good m.hdIiug l29id; middIing.
10 sod low u,dI'Iug r. SOD. sales, 5000
bales. sUg for rucculs ton and export
Receipts. 3.20o futures. quiet CLOSING
May l23}i Mty-June - 2Gd July
August, I. l2d August september, II eid.
OctObrr- November. II GA December
January, llJ5d January February,
II .tI
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-11
LEAD AND sPeLrgR.

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE metal cH-
change quotes: Lead, strong, i0igc; spell
ter firm spot, Fast st. Louis delivery
9L 9iac. At London LoOd. C3o, los
spelter. GAl.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-11

ILLUSTRATED CLASSIFIED
In AnsvtrInR Ads Please Mention Times
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-11
SUGAR

NEW YORK May n Raw rugIr
barely steady, fine rtanulpiui. 2 ''"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-11

II was a very hlgh-class boarding
house, and the landady prIdcd herself
on the fact that the conversation at table
was always very intellectual
1T was strange theory" she re-
marked. as she wrcstled with the fowl.
that the souls Of the dead entered birds
and animals. But ! think our ancestors
held that belief"
Pm rathrt-inclined to think some
thing ike that does happen" COM
menIed the quiet man
NO, really, Mr. Cutting? How In
tcrcs,iug"
YES" said Mr. Cutting. I'm con-
vinced tina, this chicken, for instance, 10
inhabited by the sole OF a shoe!"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-11
Certificates for
Graduates Issued

Certificates for graduates Of normal
training high schools are being issued
today by K II Wilson state superin-
tcndcnt About eight hundred such
graduates will be given certificate,
valid for teaching for two years.
The two negro normal training higs
located at Mukogcc and Guthrie will
turn out about thirty graduates The
lis, received today from Muskogee con-
tanned seventeen
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-11
Owr Proposition


the has not given to II tho thought that would LEAD him 70
capital letters We other mails have
snh
hcrcnt
O O
that has invest also We them TO see
To
NENTs EVERY WHERE ~ rms STATE will their bust
n y
a Investment
Of
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-11

The amount Of land which is now
above sea lcvel-35Oo00O0 square miles
il uniformly spread over the glob,
would make crust 900 feet thick.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-11
Cloalnn GuotatIon.

TTIIrE n lN0 ElIT0u7 TTlI'H OI TNTTN ~
approximately ub fulluwh
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19
TREND OF DEMOCRACY
~ LAND OF JAPANESE

OSAKA, Japan, Aug n, CORES
respondcnce of The Associated Press
The trend Of democracy in Japan
is discussed i'm leading article by
the Osaga Nainichi, which questions
the policy Of the Terauchi Cabinet be
cause it is eager for the presewa-
tiou OF clan and bureaucratic inau-
cuce."
"For our part" the paper says, I'VE
believe i'm a possibility Of the harmo-
NOUS existence side by side of mon.
wcby and democracy i'm Japan The
throne has made it clear to the people
that democratic principles should be
made the basis of administration. In
these circumstances there is no need
for the surprise which seems to be
eviuced by Count Terauchi and other
bureaucrats at the news of the Rus
sian revolution.
Great Britain, Japan's ally, the
United States. Russia, as well as Chi
ma, are all countries Of democratic
sympathies, and SO there is no justi-
fable cause for fear if democratic
ideas have caught hold of the Japan
csc people. Even in Germany YER
table stronghold Of militarists and
burcaucrats-democracy appears to be
making steady progress"
The newspaper concludes: Not
witbstanding the general tendency in
the world in favor Of democracy, the
Tcrauchj Cabinet, which is eager for
the preservation of clan and bureau
cratic influence, seems bent upon
checking the growth of democratic
ideas, contrary to the general current
of thought throug out the world. Even
the leaders of political parties pro
Tossing democrad sympathies do not
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19
CUP OFFERED FOR
BEST FLOWER GARDEN

Early last spring 'NIrs. Thomas
Riggs. of Nenaua, made an offer OF a
handsome silver cup to the producer
of the best flower garden in Nenana
this summer. AT first it was planned
to award the prize the first week in
August, but on account of the ex-
trcmcly rainy weather, it was decid-
ed to postpone the award to the latter
part of the month. Recently tele-
gram was sent to Mrs. Riggs that a
frost might be expected any day now,
and she came in from Mile 50 out on
the line to inspect the gardens and
make the award
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19
MOTHER LODE NINE
PRODUCES ABOUT $5,OOO,OOO

The Mother Lode mine near Nc
Carthy, has produced about S5,OOO,OOO
worth of ore this season. At pres
emit the company is installing an cleo
tTc plant at the mouth of Mccarthy
creek and are building an auto truck
road from the lower terminal OF the
tram TO the railroad.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19
MINING MAN FELL AND
Is BADLY INJURED

Phil DeWree, a well known mining
man in the Fairbanks section, fell
down a 4O-foot shaft on Engineer
creek recently, and was badly injur-
ed He is reported to be improving
at the st. JosephS hospital in Fair
banks and it is expected he will be up
and around again within a short time.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19
CALCIUM CARBIDE LIGHTS
USED ON GOVERNMENT r. r.

Calcium carbide lights are being
employed on the central division Of
the government railroad for lighting
the work at night at the gravel pit
near Mile 3, an during the remain
der of the season the steam shovel will
be worked during the entire "a hours,
in three S-how shifts. This shovel is
supplying the gravel for ballasting
purposes.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19

hesitate to bow their heads to bu-
reaucracy. The position of democ-
racy in Japan, therefore, may well be
imagined The wisdom of the Terau-
stem the rising tide of democracy is
open to grave doubt"
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19

The Alaska Copper Corporation at
Suelna has a large force Of men at
work on its property and is making
great preparations to place the prop
erty on a shipping basis next year. An
auto truck road is being built from
the railroad to the mine, a distance
of Is miles, and machines are now
running over more than half the dis
lance. The company has two 3l2-ton
Packard trucks, one Franklin 2l2-
truck and two Troy trailers.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19

James Pike, a prominent Pedro
creek operator, arrived in Fairbanks
recently with a cleanup Of $4,000, and
announced that it was the last clean
up he would make this season. High
prices Of supplies makes mining of
low grade ground Improbable, Mr.
McPike stated, and he would quit min
ing until prices reached a lower level
The ground he has been working ay-
eraged about 30 cents, and under nor
NAL conditions and the economical
methods Of working employed should
yield a handsome profit.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19
FIRST AMERICAN
CASUALTY LIST

PARIS, Sept. lS.-Americans killed
when Germans bombarded U. S. hos
pitfalls Thursday last were First Lieu
tenant VIM. n. Fitzsimmons, of Kan
sas City; Privotes Leslie G. Woods, of
Sueator, Illinois; Rudolph RubinofT,
Jr, of New York; Oscar Letugo, of
Boston. In addition to these there
were three Eeutenants, six pivates,
and one nurse wounded.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19

City Express. Phone Main lz2.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19

Waterfu & Frazier whiskey at
The Branch.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19

The steamer Cassier left Juneau ne.
Gently to make the first trip ever at
tempted by the steamer to the head
waters of the Talul river, a distance
Of 60 miles. Capt. VIM. Strong will
have charge. The Cassier is IS feet
long, and 18 feet beam, drawing one
foot Of water. The purpose is to in
vestigate the. conditions with q view
to securing the Atlin trade via Juneau
and get in closer touch with the coun-
tries drained by the Tabu An at
tempt was made three years ago but
the boat used drew too much water.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19

w. Banks, a fireman on the Yukon
river, was recently drowned on the
Sarah, on which he was employed. He
fell off the boat and was seen for an
instant in the water A search was
made for the body but without sue
cess.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING


FOUND-Buncb Of keys Loser cal.
at The Gateway and pay for tins
adv.
FOR RENT - Furnished house. Two
rooms and bath. See Dougherty. IT,
2 C. Kodak, Jr, Kodak Sl2dO-
Seward Drug Co.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19

Andy's Express, phone Madison 14S
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19

Waterfll and Frazer whiskey at
the Branch.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19
All Alaska Ne "!
No IO4

Arthur Higgins, a Kuskokwim
Commercial Company man, at Talsot-
ma, was an Iditarod visitor recently.
He stated that much optimism pre-
walls in the Tabnotna region because
of the knowledge of big prospects. But
one man is working on Yankee creek
this year but dredges will be install
ed in the near future in the section.
5
+. H. Thomas, former United
States Commissioner OF Kougarol,
precinct, was recently swept to death
in the swollen waters of the Kuzu-
trien river when the launch in which
he and Fred Johnson were travelling
was tipped over by the swiftness of
the water against her when she round
ed a sand bar. Johnson succeeded in
reaching shore after being carried
two miles down stream.
3
The hotel, bunk houses and board
ing house at st. Michael was recently
destroyed by fire at an early hour in
the morning, due to inexperience in.
handling fuel oil in the kitchen. The
longshoremen demanded that the COM
pany provide them with new outfits.
and when this demand was refused
they promptly struck.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19

City Express meets all boats and
trains. Phone Maine I22.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19

Certain-teed Roofing. Guaranteed
10 and Is years. J. L. Graefs. If.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19

FOR RENT-Four-room house on 9Th
Avenue. See Cooper. If
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-09-19

TangIefoOt fly paper at Graef's. tt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
HOTEL LOBBIEs
Trade Unarected hy war

The continued sinking of American vessels and the crisis in Europe has had no appreciable effect upon trade, but the threatened railroad strike did much to tie up business temporarily, and many concerns suffered because of the sweep ing erabargoes placed by all railroads, says Rogers, Brown & Co.'S weekly let ter.
 "The recent heavy rains of the Ohio valley produced a flood stage of the river which made itself felt in Fluor Spar dis trict and also retarded railroad move ment in many centers.
 With the termination of the impend- ing strike calamity and the recession Of the floods, business in general has re- sumed with renewed activity and the railroad situation is considerably better
 "Inquires for iron to be delivered promptly and also for iron to be shipped prior to July of next year are heavy and it is only necessary for furnace to announce willingness to sell for any delivery to at once receive inquiries from many buyers. In view of the continually rising cost, however, many producers hesitate to name prices for 1918 until they can determine more exactly the margin Of profit that the prevailing prices will give.
 "The steel market continues to grow stronger with prices advancing. Ship plates have again gone up s1o per ton,
 tar1 in the last two weeks. The demand is far and away above the supply
 With most of the. coke producers sold up and many consumers covered, the contracting for extended delivery foun- dry coke has not been quite as active during the past week. A better car SUD- ply in the Connellsville district has re- suited in slight easing up in prices TOT prompt shipment fuel from that district.