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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15
THE MERCHANT MARINE.

Chairman Lasker, of the United States
Shipping Board, addressing the Chamber of
Commerce of the United States. gave an expo
sition of the pending legislation for the estab-
lishment of an American merchant marine that
covers all phases of the subject in the simplest
and most understandable terms. The business
men of America, to whom Mr.. Lasker spoke
hardly need to be told of the necessity for the
upbuilding of merchant marine second to that
of no nation in the world; they may however
feel the specific influence of some of the rea-
sons for early action along the lines proposed by
the Washington administration SO clearly set
forth by the head of the shipping board and in
turn make their own great influence felt
throughout the country.
Chairman Lasker points out that a strong
reason that has created new situation in con-
nectien with the need for an American merchant
marine SIS that before the war America was a
debtor nation, and those who controlled the
vehicles of transportation on the sea were large
ly our creditors and would send to us for the
goods and raw materials wherewith we should
pay what we owed them. Today, no longer a
debtor nation. but a creditor nation. through
expanded plant capacity and through need of
expanding our export business that we may
make use of the vast gold reserves that have
accumulated, we come into competition with the
nations that control the carriage for those
markets of the world that are still to be de-
veloped And it Is to be supposed that in that
competition we will not find at all times that
prompt and ready service that is the very life
of foreign commerce if we are to rely on our
competitors for it."
A strong place IN the trade Of the world,
because of conditions existing as result of the
war. demands not only American energy In the
factories and upon the farms, but the presence of
the American flag in every port of the seven
seas. The artificialy maintained merchant ma
rine OF government operation is anomalous !;
there must be one operated and owned as indus
tries are operated and owned.
1t Is known of all who know anything of the
subject, however, that the conditions are such
that private corporations and individuals must
have encouragement to buy and build ships and
financial aid from the government in order to
compete with foreign shipping interests. The
pending legislation provides thoroughly for a
real merchant marne. The cash subsidy will
mean, in taxes, millions less than now is required
from the Treasury to run ships under govern
ment direction. And every dollar paid to en-
courage the upbuilding of permanent mer-
chant marine will come back to the people of
all classes many fold.
The ships that will help to form the basis
Of prolonged and ever-increasing prosperity are
here waiting to serve.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15
THE BANKRUPTCY OF NATIONS.

The aftermath of the world war finds nearly
AL the nations of Europe In deplorable condi-
Etion, financially and morally. The expenditure
.of men and money has almost ruined the nations
hhof- continental Europe, and economic disaster is
swell-nght complete.
France is making brave effort to meet her
obligations in the payment of interest, but the
Erdebt Is so great that It Is doubtful if indefi-
mite moratorium, or suspension of payments on
kthe national debt, can be avoided. The German
sgcvernment declares that the nation Is bankrupt.
Great Britain, with her vast resources. finds
sherself financially handicapped by the shrink
age in the value Of the pound sterling. and the
kpeopie afe,taxed practically to the limit. Italy
rs hanging On with more hope than with con-
ftdenee that financial disaster may be averted.
osnnly did the nations Of Europe contract
sfmmenss debts to carry on the war. but great
sanounts Of currency, without the backing of
Sgold, were issued to meet domestic obligations.
FThis7currency has deprecated so much that the
Speople themselves have little confidence In It.
and 1t Is practically worthless in transactions
with othernations.
Production and markets constitute the sal
walton of Europe. Cheap currency must be re-
tired from circulation by the millions. and the
peoples must show by their productive industry
{ that their credit is worthy Of confidence.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15
YOUR FRIEND-THE SKUNK.

A woman walked into department store,
according to story the boys are telling, and
said to the clerk: Have you any skunk7"
Why. yes" was the answer. III call the
foorwalber."
Now why Is It that the lowly polecat Is held
in such bad reputea True. you don't want him
around when you're giving a garden party. but
if folk would but realize Il, the skunk Is one Of
the best friends the food-producing farmer has.
His assistance in destroying mice. grass
hoppers. crickets and whit grubs is considerable
in year. Ned Dearborn, of the bureau of bio
logical survey, says that every farmer might
well have two or three dozen sxunks working
for him all year around with profit. They would
yieli besides, form $50 to 500 year in fur.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15
NewYmh
Letter :

NEW YORK. June 10.--Maybe we
viii have all the intriguing appeal
OF the woman spy OF our youthful
notion right here In busine like
Americai Thanks, of course, to our
city! Police Commissioner Enright
has announced his intention of
choosing one-half of his high
priced super sleuths from the ranks
Of femIninity-f the board of esti
mate gives him his necessary sea-
500. which he has asked for the en-
ployment OF twenty-five specialists
IN designated channels of crime"
He says that for this appropriation
making 1t possible to pay $4,000 a
year for such specialists. he can
accomplish lot, and when one con-
siders all that would be expected of
them, $1,000 doesn't seem inordi-
nately high priced, after all =
especially IL he holds to that prom
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15
ANSWERS TO Yesterdays
QUESTIONS.

When can more immigrants
come to this country from countries
whose quota are full? Ans. July /,
1922.
What is the most important
inustry of France? Ans. Textile
industry.
3-How many capital cities have
there been in Ohio? Ans. Three.
Chillicothe, GAINESVILLE and Column
bus.
What is the estimated amount
OF money spent each year for chew
ing gum in this country? Ans Fiji
teen million dollars.
5-How much will 1t cost to scrap
the Z. S. fleet? Ans. It is estimated
that it will cost s7o.o00.0o0
6-How far is it by boat from San
Francisco to Valparaiso? Ans. 1t
is $40 nautical miles.
What two rivers flow into the
Persian gulf? Ans Tigris and Eu-
pirates.
S-What was considered by mill
tary critics as the most devastating
war before the world war? Ans.
The thirty years war. 1918 to 164S-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15
HOW MUCH n
DO I
YOU KNOW i:

what is meant by tho nora of
a country?
2-what is the military salute to
the nation?
3~When Is II fred?
should artificial teeth be worn
at night?
5-How man chauffeurs are there
in the United States?
6-What is the meaning of the
words 'Thesaur. Amer. Sept ent
Sigil." found on all paper money
Who lighted the lights in old
North Church the night Paul Revere
made his famous ride?
Slow many West Point grad
yates were killed in the world war?
9-When were headstones first
furnished by the goernment for
graves OF soldiers
10-Was Secretary of War Weeks
ever In the Army or Navy?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15
FRECKLE-FACE
sun and Wind Bring Out Usiy
spota. How TO Remove Easily.

Here's a chance, Miss Freckle-
face. to try a remedy for freckiN
with the guarantee OF reliable
concern that 1t will not cost you =
penny unless IL removes the freek'
les; while If II does give you a cs~.<
complexion the expense is trioSng-
Simply get an ounce of Othne---
double strength-from any drug
gist and a few applications shouiG
show you how easy it is to rid your
self OF the honely freckies and get
a beautiful complexion. Rarely is
more than one ounce needed for the
worst case.
Be sure TO ask the druggist for
the double strength Othine as this
strength is sold under guarantee of
money back II 1t fails to remove
freckles-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15

opening OF What the Public
Wants" by Arnold Bennett 1t 10 q
vastly entertaining play, one of
Those performances which makes
you forget that you are in the
theater at all, 50 wholly natural is
IL. AIS always. the Guild made a
splendid production. Louis Calvert
played the role of Holt st. John,
an actor-nanager; Charles Dalton
is the London newspaper publisher
who was clever enough to give his
public what he wanted. and Mar
garet Wycherly is deft and sure in
the leading woman's role. that OF
Emily Vernon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15
.he.Pdssing
III S-h-0-u

THIS ~ % great country foo
THE sun may newer got on
ENGLISH sol but It has nothing
ON us-the moonshine
NEVER stops over here,
WE may be unusually stupid
But we can't see whore
THE coal men will nnalcn any
SACRIFICE IN keeping down ooai
PRICES to where they arc up 30
now.
WEALTH Is not everything Of
course
BUT stfl1 we sometimes feel
THAT we should like to make
MORE money than we do and
have
A. fee. Of three or four autorno-
bi1es
AND everything but we
GUESS we shall never have a
FLEET of anything but lead pen
els.
WHEN capital and labor
LEARN that In their disputes
THE public syunpathizes
WITH neither It Will
DE a. sign of progress.
A wife never feels broader
minded
THAN when she tells her
HUSBAND that Il she should
EVER die or anything
SHE'D feel much happier about it
IF she knew he'd marry again
But we notice she watches
HIM pretty closely for signs Of
ENTHUSIASM as she goes over
THE list of possible second wives.
WELL as a matter OF fact
soMI3 churches have moro
FRYING than praying members
NOW why doesn't soneb ody
ORGANIZE a society of
SURVIVORS OF the high cost OF
living?
IF anybody can prove
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15

he got in. she explained that her
father was a large. strong man and
that he would appear instantly II
she screamed. and that 1t would Zoe
much better all around IL he left
and spent his night looking for
SOME OF those wealthy homes. Then
she made him empty his pockets to
prove that he hadn't yet taken
anything of theirs. shook hands
with him on his promise not to do
so. and he left. quietly. After he
was well out of the way she noti-
ned the family The modern girl
is a remarkable person. was the
only comment her father could
make the next day. and good
many people have been saying that
lately.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15

THAT there isn't som ething rank
IN the Gary vice situation
WE VIII eat cur cap, the only
ONE we have and rather sof1ed
IN public and We getting balder
every day.
ANOTHER sign chat tho cost OF
living
ISN'T being reduced very much
T. the
WEDDING announcement that
they
WILL reside with the brides
parents
FOR the ttme being.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15

Instead then, of wiping out the skunk dens.
why not turn this month to very real enemy.
Yes, we about to warn you that you ought
to swat the fly. There are hundreds buzzing
about in most homes. They will be the grand
mothers of myriads in July and August. Spare
your friends and kill your enemies. Let the
skunks alone and swat the fly.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15

This generation Of young girls
is amazing. There is no doubt
about that. It's critics say 1t with
a sad shake of the head The rest
of us declare 1t with enthu siasn-
When Emily Kline Weakened in her
home at 315 West Ninety eighth
street the other night. 1t was
burglars fiashllght that awakened
her She knew this instantly. Did
she scream7 Oh. this is the rising
generation we are talking about.
What are you doing frere?" she
asked, simply and directly. why
don't you try some of the rich fam
ilies We are poor-really we are"
After some placid conversation be-
tween her and the intruder as how
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15

probably the greatest master OF
language the world ever has known
was the renowned Cardinal Mazoo-
fantin (1774-is49). who is said to
have known ia languages or dia-
lects. and fifty well
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15

Twenty-Five workmen arc
now employed In constructing
tho new transfer elevator at
Schneider. Fifty carpenters
Will start work next week.
Alderman ~Battleaxe" Castle
man was ousted from the Gary
council We sterday in the verdict
OF a jury at Michigan City.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15

Old Trinity church is 225 years
old. That Is a pretty long time in
this country, and when one remem-
bers that its charter was granted
by William III of England, 1t seems
even longer. Trinity Is unique for
more than age. too. 1t stands on
the most valuable site of any
church in the country, there were
Wall street runs into Broadway,
and 1t Is the richest church corpora
tion in the New World in its endow-
ment. In its original charter. It
was given the right to the revenue
from all wrecks. drift whales, AMI
whatever else drives in from the
high sea"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15

Suburban New York Is develop
ing into colonies OF people with
similar interests The whole resi-
dence district of Riverdale-on the
Hudson, jest north of the city is
being taken up by professional
men. doctors. lawyers and engine
ers. The houses have been design
ed by well known architects and the
whole place has acquired an unin-
terrupted atmosphere" OF similar
ity. Other villages promise to un-
dergo the same sort OF growth and
pretty soon persons suburban ad-
dress may indicate his occupation
as clearly as the city directory.
The Theater Guild rounded out
it's season the other night with the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15

9-What American league team
made the most hits last yearg Ans.
Detroit. The club made 1.724 hits.
10-What was the motto on the
flag OF the original thirteen col
oniesg Ans Don't tread on me.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15

Cuts sustained by bathers at sum-
mer resorts on broken bottles are
the latest woes to be blamed on
prohibition.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15
,tv bankers attended

Lake county bankers attended
the annual meeting of Group
Two Of the Indiana Bankers
association which was held to-
day at the Gary Commercial
club. w. c. Be1man of Ham
mond IS chairman.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15

Mayor John D. Smalley and
Engineer Peter Lyons of HAM
mond left today for Atlanta,
Ga. to study the sewage dis
posal system in use there in or
der to get ideas for Hammond's
proposed system.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15

New York state has fifteen one
pupil schools
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15

Hammond water troubles
expected to be over in a few
days when the new 100000
gallon pump is operating reg
ularly. The city now consumes
5000. 600 gallons Of water daily.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15

Use to include the sex which is in
stinctively the one of detecting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15

Crown Point city council
again passed resolution for
paving of Main street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15
" YEARS
l .r6 $50

Judge Kopelke In the circuit
court at Crown Point ruled
against the Erie and Panhandle
railroads in their petition for
an injunction to restrain the
Gary & Southern interurban
line from crossing their tracks.
Henry c. Price, Gary lawyer,
whose application for admission
to the bar is still in the hands
Of the committee of the Locke
County Bar Association. says he
will withdraw his application
and file suit in the courts de-
mandLng admission
Chief Austgen of the Ham
police made a cleaning at the
carnival last night and drove
out all Of the wheels Of chance
and other gambling devices
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-15

The Theater Guild rounded out
It's season the other night with the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-05-10
ndSFairnaonts peppIsshaFs|

have
opInions 81 anesprop
for Needless to8sayS
the ight WeIlSsaYes
their postage. but
up their congressmen3and{ senators upon thissques-
ton every IS going to- be bent
modifying the 8Volstead act
Prohibition is thing that the great malroity1of
people desire spite Of all the to the
contrary. Gomper's declaration that labor wishes
to have a chance spend its wages for beer and
liquor Is insult to the better class OF labor
throughout He may be expressing the desire Of
the ignorant colored and the dangerous, foreign
elem Of labor but should thus stand out
and claim such desire for the high class labor OF
the United States is an Infamous attempt to throw
mud upon the decent moral standard Of these peo-
pie represent the stolest kind q opposition to
booze in any form.
Il prohibition is lost America it will be solely
throug inference that will awaken too late he
thing to do present is to mount guard over the
primaries The ballot is the only efficient weapon,
the sole means OF protection, and the voters must
forget it
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MERGHA RGEIl
o Pui STEAM

BIRMINGHAM, II asss:l o.
Merchants of the country were
urged to put on steam and prepare
to handle the business OF tomor<
row by Governor Harding Of the
Federal Reserve Board in an ad-
dress here today before the Sou
8thern Wholesale Dry Goods Asso-
citation.
Many indications of improved
conditions both in this country
and abroad are apparent. he de-.
clared. and business men should
forget the misfortunes of the past
and make ready for the opportuni-.
ties of the future. The situation,
Governor Harding said, Is in many
respects the reverse of what it was
at the end OF 1919. surplus goods
having now gone into consumption
and there being marked reduc-j
ton in the goods on the merchants
shelves.
The fact that a revival IN agri-
culture. he said. ..has come
much sooner than had been expect
ed by those who regarded the$low
prices of last summer as perma
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,E:WyEDNEHDAY EVENING, MAY 10, 1o22
THE Day 3 FOR VISITORS.

|ssI AIRMoNr people ought, by means, visit
both local hospitals at some time during the
sSvisiting hoursIbetwee 10 m and p. on
Friday 81 this week which day is being observed
Ssas#Hospita Day all over the United States The
especial days set because Of its being the
Of Florence nightingale, and
doth hospitals in the city preparing for
SssasS1argeannmber or visitors, and will keep open
asshouseA during the hours designated.
HoWS4nany persons who criticise hospitals
SEhayeSeyers been within them time. have
Ssanything &bnt hearsay upon which to base their
Scriticism2& Now the opportunity is emphasized to
#inspect# both buildings from top to bottom, and to
observe personally the equipment and the condi-
tions the hospitals which the sick and in
ss@jnredB of@ this community.
sss any#persons have q morbid dread Of hospital
and away from all hospital building
Sless com PEELED to them because of in
illness, Or that Of relatives or friends This
fee1ingsisS altogether and foolish. Fairmont
sghas noEmoreA interesting and cheerful places
EWhereS thansher hospitals They are spotlessy
sScleanY sunshiny, inviting. The laboratories
Ssabsorbingly interesting the kitchens, the dining
tn nurseries, the convalescent wards will
crest and attract those who come to visit
s&Saturday that they will wonder why they have had
such foolish dread SO long.
Fairmonters have distinct duty which they owe
in watching over, and in person
such as the local hospitals Par
Cook Hospitathe OF the people OF
immunity since it is publicly owned by the
people Fairmont and vicinity.
Friday issthe day to pay the debt of community
Go t. both hospitals inspect them complete
s,8meetEfhe ;superintendents and the nurses Say
to the convalescent patients, give
smile the children there Let the women of the
#diferent neighborhoods make little visiting par
sstiesAand go together this visiting day. There
SHOULD beSe enough visitors to keep stream
ofSpersons passing through the hospitals the entire
SsIength# time they Friday Renem-
days Friday, May 49, the hours from
M p M, and reception committee is
to welcome all visitors, to all Dues
tons guides all parts OF the build
ingss that can be possibly opened for inspection.
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i.MORAL SUASICN.'

Judge M. Showalter yesterday
his charge to the grand jury
asYeryj justly attacked certain auto
who have been CAD
gdingsabout with four or five persons
the front seat of a car and no
ssspneMin the rear seat. Such reck :
VA essnes s--for it can be called moth
se1se--is, at the very least, court
andfthe good judge is quite
riEhtin condemning the practice.
one cannot but regret
the judge Citing reference to
terms moral zuasions"
aissremarks$ concerning newspaper
led ttoria1s leave his hearers with
IISfhesimpressfonAt that he considers It
better to force a man to do right
thans$to persuade him to do right.
his IS unqu estionably a wrong
tude and we trust the Judge
syvil l%agree with us when we con
demnsft as mi itaristically Teutonic.
;EEhe i'd ca that might makes right
Fan to out Of style decades ago.
~ makes nights The basic
f8modern$c civilization.
Judge aShowaiter1 a scholar and
sSgent1emanan and it saddens oneSto
hinkthat he should attempt to
power ofapersuasion.-
hin the scope of the news
tosurge that laws be obeyed
4 and the sGit izen keep the laws
ling ySrathe than like a driven
Thesperson who is shown that he
!issswrongSan who consequ emily
does right is q valuab BILE citizen and
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REFEREES DECISION
DISPUTED BY WINNER

ATLANTA, May 10-The IN
fusing to accept a referees deci-
fusin gto accept referees deci-
sion in his favor was presented to
a crowd of boxing enthusiasts at
Ponce de Leon baseball park last
night when Jake Abel of Atlanta
told Referee Johnny Glynn that he
had not defeated Red McClach-
lin of Saginaw, Mich.
The referee then called the bout
a draw, but some newspapermen
said they thought McClachlin had
the better of the ten fast rounds.
The men are welterweig hts. Nc
Clachlin recently obtained deci-
sion over Abel. welterwe ight
champion of the a. 2. T.
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ton, an organization seeking to
serve without renum Grafton in any
form, not even personal glory, and
likewise it constitutes the great
est argument of all in an appeal
for the support of the womanhood
If the city.
because it is solving ,,ig
problems and doing a great We.
because it seeks to serve al
young women, regardless of mem
bershipr and it needs your help.
Because by increasing its
membership, it may become a tre-
mendous power for good. .s4
The Y. w. G. ~ with its mani
fold service for women is no longer
an experimental is a necessity.
1t offers multitude of activities
and opportunities which touch
practically every phase of a girl
existence. It reaches out to the
girl in the.country, the girl in in.
duStry, the business n and profess,
sional woman. the foreign-born
women, the high school and grade
school girl, the girls of Europe, the
Orient. South America-in fact to!
girls everywhere. The Y. w. G
"A. is striving to meet the needs Of,
the womanhood Of the world The
movement is supported by volu1-
tary contributions Of men and wo.
men who wish to invest funds With
an Institution which declares di-I
vidends in happier, healthier wo-l
manhood.