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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-02-13
1O-H0UR DAY
FOR S|GNALN|E4
Rail Labor Board Eliminates
Time and One-half for
Sunday Work.

Chicago, Feb. 11.-(By The Assoct1ekd
day al the usual hourly wage, and elm
Ination Of time and one-half pay for
regularly assigned work on Sundays
and holidays. are new rules governing
railway s,gnalmen. were announced to-
night by tho United States Railway
Labor Board to replace on February ~
the national agreement made under fsd-
eral control. .-4-
The boards rules affect moro than
$4,000 rail- workers. According to ng-
ures based on the interstate commerce
commissions statistics. the annual labor
bill Of the railroads will be cut about
100000 by eliminating tho overtime
pay provisions OF the national aSree-
ment.
While the new set Of rules retains the
principle OF the eight-hour day, the
door is opened for a 10-hour. day.
Overtime pay Is likewise eilminate0
for employees paid monthly salary py
new formula for determining me
monthly rate, based on tho standaFn
Other minor provikons which WIN
affect the signalmen's gay envslopss
are substitution Of straisAt:ttme pA4
for lunch periods when not for
the former time and one-half rules pro
vision for a minimum of three houre
straight time instead Of two hour .
time and one-half for working lsss than
four hours on Sunday, and cor piste
elimination OF tho old r'Ile allowtni o1t
half pay from midnight until En-
Tor men travelling on boarding cars.
Other rules were changed to ehmin-
ate any fixed hour for starting worH
and any specified lunch period. Tne.
time limit FOR Investigations into dis-
charges. decisions and appeals was sx.
tended from seven to 10 days.
Rules 10 replace the government fAif.
road admInistration's working aSres
ments covering train dispatohers, nfs.
men and oilers. and express empl2DeS,
will be acted on and promulgated vltnin\
n short time. This will complete ths'
boards work for revising the rules, GOV.
ering all classes Of railroad employees
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-02-13
BLANK WALL. Is
FACED IN TIL:
TAYLOR PROBE
SANDS MISSING LINK
IN MURDER MYSTERY
Detective Captain Declares
Ex-Butler Has Nothing
to Fear.

Los Angeles. Cal. Feb. l2-Tno IN
vestigatIon OF the Staying OF William
Desmond Taylor, motion picture direct
or, proceeded today. with what chiefs
Of tho inquiry described as q checking
up Of remote possibilities"
Detectives OF the police department.
district attorneys and sheriffs offices
were dispatched upon unlikely missions
ard most OF them reported before
nishtfan that they had reached the same
blank wall encountered In previous IN
ycstigatlons.
Thomas Loo Wooiwinc. district "itor-
ney, said he felt tha: Nt;!e progress
had been made
we have several lines OF invcst'Ea =
t!on upon which q check will be made.
probably tonight. bat * IS !mppss'hle
10 state whether they arc vital to the
case" the district attorney said.
Has Nothing to Fear.
Both the district attorney and Cap
tain David l.. Adams head OF the de-
tectivc bureau. said the man They were
most anxious TO locate was Edward +.
Sands former secretary and butter OF
TAYLOR. who has been missing since
last August. Captain Adams said he
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-02-13
av FRANK A. vANDERLR

Germany, with the exception or Rus-
s,a which. for the present at least. IS off
the econom!c way, Is the most popu-
lous Of European countries. Her future
is uncertain, for her economic structure
is subject to great disabilities, and she
is weighed down under so many burdens
that It IS difficult to see how her pros
perity can be established.
In the solutions Of her problems other
nations are involved to great degree
The bankruptcy Of Germany, the toai
collapse of the elaborate framework or
her financial and economic life might
drag down the rest Of Europe with it.
Certainly France, En gland, Italy. all or
the remaining countries In which dis
,ntegratlon Is being at least outwardly
checked would be staggered by the nlo".
Already tho area Of financial instabil-
ity involves q considerable part OF tho
sarth's surface Can any one believe
that It can be held in check at tho hands
of tho Rh1ne7
A superficial observer who made his
point OF observation the dining room or
n first elias hotel, or Inter den Linden
and Lc!pzigerstrasse at night, might find
il hard TO reconcile the evidences OF lux
urious expenditure with the story OF a
financially stricken nation. II he asked
for an explana ton. he would get 1t In
one bitter word. "Sch!eber," which trans
lated means, protiteer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-02-13

Dublin, FeH. f3.-(By The As
sociatcd Press. 1.-THE magnitude
and the generally enthusiastic
character OF the republican dem
onstrat!on held this afternoon
was 4 surprise 10 observers OF
the political situation.
The suppos!tion had prevailed
that De Valera's unComprom!stng
following was confined mainly 70
Cork and Kerry. but II seemed
evident frrm the applause ac-
corded him that the DIbi'n
crowds still regard him with
their ",i f"rvor.
Observers of tive situation, ar
ter having made allowance for
the fine weather aS mn induce
mrnt frr no people 10 turn out.
declared that everyone mast
recognize the demonstration as
being s!gn!ira0t.
No arranrcmcnts have as yet
bccu made for counter meetin:s
on behalf Of the provisional gov
eminent. hu. II Is expected that
those siding with the govern
mcnc speedily will get busy.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-02-13

New York. FEB. 12-The Calvary Bap-
an uproar. when william y. Brady, the
atrical producer in seeth!HG phrases.
took issue with DR.. John Roach STRAIT
ton. it's reformer pastor. on the asser-
tlon that the modern stage Is menace
to public morals.
For three and half hours. the
oratorical battle ragged hot, as tides OF
enthusiasm rolled back and forth among
ths CONGREGATION. which now hung with
appreciation on the words Of Dr. STRAIT
ton and again rose 10 its teet 10 shout
approval Of Mr.. Brady's defense Of
profession.
Throwing to the winds considerations
Of the day. the place and most OF the
rules OF parliamentary procedure
though tho discussion had been aa-
no>lnccd m advance as formal debate
With William II. Andersen. state anti
saloon leader as chairman and judge.
,h, sneakers SurcesSiTe.y shouted their
cpuvic;lons from the pulpit. They IN
tcr:upcca each Other ~ the p.nnar!es
rc crIjor,cai heights and "erG inter
,.lpt.d and momcntarNy s'fonccd by
scores o: their hearers who again and
Again lcaped into the fray.
When the meeting wdS begun II ar
A,r;,rrd that the DEBATE was To y" one
sided. \ call ror Mr.. Brady failed to
brig a response. and Mr.. Anderson in
;-uiuced the minister who launched into
h.s attack on the proposition:
"Ecsoived that conditions and tcndcn-
rie, on IL" American stage arc monaco
Ito sound private and puHi!c morality.
, He had spoken for some time. when
MIR Brady rose IN the center of the
hhurcn. askin.: permission to reply.
J Pm not here to engage in an arEu-
Aent." he began. But an instant shout
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-02-13
0F VALERA TELLS THOUSANDS Of
IRISH TREATY WILL Be REJECTED

government with a great demonstration
held in O'Connell street. Three large
platforms had been placed Tor the
speakers. and each was surrounded pyS
large crowds Members OF tho Hepup-
ucan and metropolitan police regulated
the gathering All traffic In CConneu
street was suspended for an hour oS
order of the republican chief OF police.
About ono thousand republican soi-
diers raraded prior to the meeting.
Mr.. De Valera was accorded great
reception. He spoke from the principst
platform at the ParncN statue. Count
Plunkett, who presided. introduced MT.
De Valera 8 president Of the repup
lie" SIX resolutions were proposeo
during tho meeting, outlining the at
t!tude OF the republicans.
Tho resolutions affirmed that tne
Irish nation was one and indiVislolei
that all state authority In Ireland rs de-
rived solely from the Irish people: thati
The British crown is An alien crown. and
,hat Ireland is no part OF the RTicSh
empire.
The London Agreement
Tho resolutions further declared mat
the articles OF the London agreement
failed 10 represent the true desires OF
the Irish people; that the treaty was o.;
taIned under duress. ard that tho Dali
E!reann IS not competent to give III
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-02-13
Think Of Dying Patient"

Since the war the widely fluctuating
value Of the mark has made 1t possible
for the fortunate spcculator to make far
greater profits than the merchant or the
manufacturer. Those who have had the
luck. or speculative skill. to accumulate
pror!ts which have little or no relation
N service rendered spend their money
readily. like most people who make
easy GAINS Consequently, tho hotel
lobbies, the restaurants. and the night
cafes evidence an extravaganza that
would be most misleading II they were
accented as substantial economic in
dices.
As German said to me: You will
see extrayagant expenditure not only in
Berlln but In almost every European
city, including Vienna. But the sights
IN the expensive restaurants and IN the
gay night resorts are but the hectic
CONTINUED on Page stx)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-02-13

Frank A. Vanderbilt American hnaneer last summer
and uunn made Of the conditions IN euoPe
H visited fifteen had Intimate tai with inc
hnanciers great
~ Of labor He especially got the views o. me
American workers. describes some OF tho nese minus
,,d -no.+ acute In distressed countries
For thirty years Vanderbilt frequent visits mas steoe
Of the great National cry o.nk
h.iran of the American Cooperation, h'a
s for oaInlno his ability to anayze nave
been eptionable. .r,...
AS the he has written nook wnat
bedrock aoout
the plans
that continent on the road .. 70
> conditions extremely
Valuable at this below the first OF ten exes
from his with the central prooem tne tuo e0no'"
Of
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Continued on Page Twelyo.)
FERRY CAUGHT IN ICE.

Sault Ste Marie. Mich. Feb. l2.--For
the third time this winter the car ferry
chief NawataNI. WAS caught In the &c"
in tho Straits Of MackinaC. and rail
communication between the upper and
lower Michigan peNlHsulaS IL severed.
officials were hopeful tonight. how.
ever, that the ferry would be able To
break through tomorrow.
A number of PASSENGERS are aboard.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-02-13
Germany Fastening to Ruin,
May Drag Down All Europe,
Inquiry Of Vanderhp Shows

American Financer, Who Spent Four Months Surveying
Conditions in Europe, Tells Bedrock Facts s:
many Unable to Meet Huge Burdens Put On Her
Because Financial, Trade and Tariff Conditions
Hamper Necessary Trade and She Lacks Resources
Generation of Internal Strife Feared If Bankruptcy
Comes-Can Financial Instability Be Checked at the
Rhine?-Rathenau Warns of Peril Of Greatest bars
baric Flood if Harassed Germans Turn to Union WIN
Russia. e8s9
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-02-13
Lower RediSCOunt Rate
for Cleveland District

Cleveland. Feb l2.--The r"d!scount
,.ts on all loans 20 member hanks viii
"a reduced from :" ~ per cen: hY
ne Fourth Federal Reserve hank. Feb
ruary IA. II was announced ry J. (.
EeyIn. secretary. tonight.
VIII the reduction. tho rate will CO.
A,cIds with those charged by eastern
deral reserve banks. Mr.. Nev.a sail.
q rate In the southern and western
trIcts remains at Ave per CEN.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-02-13
TIE WEATHER

vast virgtnia-Pnrsly cloudy and
.oh colder Monday, probably local
nwy& the mountains; Tuesday fair,
lA,u east portion.
~. a Pennsylyania-Srow aurrtes
colder monday; Tuesday gem
pnerNIiy fair Monday and
xospt huIrtes IN extreme
n Monday; colder Monday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-02-13

Dublin, Feb. t2.-(By The Associated
Press )--f.anon De Valera today opened
the campaign against the provisional
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-02-13
Pomp and Enthusiasm Mark
Crowning Of Plus XL As Pope
With Ancient and Impressive
Ceremonies Newly Elected
PontiG Is Enthron c i
100000 Romans Cheer,
Long Live the Pope.

1.,.. TO, ,4.,r:,. .,.rr Associated
1,r,.,-, fins ~ ~. .rrvn.I ,upc Il.
49,. n.,e.'r., ,r :. i.,i-r'.. today. anli
......,.. 80 ,.,,,., .,,,I enthusiasm. and ="
,s., ,.r.....,,'., ,r .,..r,,.s onJ di.ui;ar.cs
-. ...n-. tho Iu,}noat!c rc?rc-
..,...~ r.r..3., ,..,,r,r:,s mem
r...,,, ......,..rr..,. aid :,
" .,,..r,, ,.,., -~,.i. ..~,l,-
,,. y, 80. ,...,. r,.~~s Tne ancient
,,,s,,.,, ,,.. ..~-,.',ul az, ,v!,n iu?rrsS., &,
..rr,4.n,....s. auI The newly elected pom
nrS. ,.,... reported cr"wn"i Leo III, VII"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-02-13
rarrttortal integrity.

VI Ua-.ling further supports a WI.
4 ,,,r,nirt On the idea uS reciprocal
.r,.arer,ents to respect territorial IN
errIty. The president asks way
kshoulI we not make reciprocal engage
Bnerts to respect the territory ot oChes :
\anJ contract Their respect ~ oUEN'
kno;hcr passage which. VAS m;rN"u is
knyitiug comparison wita the ""S2H
II favor OF the league IS
,his parograph in Mr. fard!nG's AL
dress: "Ir nations may not Saie'E
Erree 20 resrect each others rights an"
NAV not agree TO confer y ono 70 mo
com-rct threatens tEcSpUss or may NOT
agree 10 advise II one party 70 the pact
. &c threatened Jy nm outside Dower thcn
Aeu co9.,-.sd efforts to tranqu!iizH the
o-ld and stabilize peace must 'e
hlrg 20 the Winds.
And here Is what NJ. wilson sup
hrted In ~" famous article Ten: Tn"
.uurzxxs OF the league undertake 70 -.
- 4 nTSN-NSc aS against eNterra!
rcression thSsteSEAin-!al Integrity aad
ist!ng political Independence OF al,
'embers OF the league. In case OF any
lch aggression or In case or any
breat or danger OF such aggression the
buncil shall advise upon the means oY
Ehlch th!s obligation shall be fGs-
t!ed."
The ReruhNCans In rhe senate didn
Sccept Mr.. Wilson's interpretation "t
Hyhat the word advise" meant. They
aid II meant "AGht." WIN tho Demo-
rats now ACCEPT Mr.. UardinG'S Inter
sretatlor-his dealai thar the sour-
hover Pacific pact contains an" oh,iga-
Ton 70 fight and his promise that the
lyords advise auI confer" DO rot mean
conference hostile to the power or
Apowers vino threaten 10 Violate the new
kreatlesH
Senator Borah Of Idaho already dtt-
.rers in his construction Of the meaning
y tho treaties. Senator Johnson OBJ
ects on more or less the same ground.
kn entire presidential campaign WAS
Fought on implied meaning Of words,
5The disposition OF tho majority In con-
rrcss today IS 70 Accc2; the Harding
INTERPRETATION. The Democratic ranks
are divided by the conversion O' SeEa-
Tor Underwood Democrat % the Re-
nublIcan Viewpoint The weapons 81
cmbt,unus words are there FOR hoth
sides just the same rs in the league OF
natlonS hght but at present writing the
y. Democrats are not sufficiently cohesive
10 deScat the Hard.ag- Hughes treaties
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Harding and wilson.

II vas pointed out 'bat PTrS"ten:
] Harding uses lanEuaGc almost :deA;.raI
with rna, Of PRESIDENT Wi'S"" IN sub
mlt,!nr the Versailles treaty ard cove
mani. NJ. wilson declared that t&cre
was no compuls:oa except the compu'
sion OF oar good conscience and lGds
n,cn,' In the league covenant and N tAe
article which pledged respect Tor ter
r!tor!al integrity. Mr.. Harding declares
there is no commitment 10 armed force
NO alliance, no written or mora. oU''Sa-
tIon 10 Join IN defense. no expression or
Imulied commitment: 20 arrive at any
agreement" and he adds except IN &C
1cordance with our constitutional Ne'"'
DDS" .,.,.,,,
Mr.. Wilson pointed out that the co"n,
Hses OF the league advises what shoaIh
be done 70 enforce respect for the cove.
mint ard SAID ~ in tie juI&ment Oh
the people OF the United states TN"
, council aGjudged wronS and TINS was
.-rr,t = case ro- the use Of FORCE thers
would be no necessity OF IN" pare "'
the congress OF Jmo UTIted states L"
vote the use ~ force. Gut there CONF
\ he no advice oc the council on any sun
iect without a unanimous vote ana ''S
Unanimous yotS Includes o"r own az
Il we accepted III" advice We "'A'u 2e
cceptjng our own advice"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-02-13
Harding S
Splendid
Argument
By DAVID LAwRENCE
tCopyrIgut by The Ic;s" ,-c",sT'

WasAiretoa. Feb. l2 -'T@p FIRST in
pulse o. the Democrats Ia JAs lH.t"'l
l%.As senate - [" rt;,;y lie gr".: q:
reatles SGn..i';ed by rrc>'.c"t Ha" ""|
houSh in 50 doIuc cAey haze III tl"'r
carts an unu!Sjakah,a !""'."G 'ADt ;1"y
1ught to make N exception @, TIE i"UT
owsr rar.,Ic treaty.
This trvaty wh!cA VVt7 ~ ,Gt [" ;ac
RnG lo-J;. pynnSn a'.,,ar" VIII y" """$.d-
fsred last and Will be debated '"''" than
The oth"-s.
President UarGIac's address t" tA@
senate iS to-day t.e subject "S n;G'A
discussion in congressional circles. lts
general EFFECT was benef,c.aI Nut S'F-
Feral senators arc. suSgcSt."c tina; Ny.
Harding. who from the start ''N SHOWN
little desire TO use his addresses - the
senate Tor partiSHa -NhuE"S. H"T'T.it"'
himsei. q he drawn iHt" unnecessary
expression ot G.sl1:n fuc ,a" t"a|u" ~
nations one senator s''&S"S'"1 ta2,
Henry UuIo; ode contributed t"cr2ty
to the presidents u'anuS 'v:pt and t@2t
these portions AZ ~" authorship OF MT.
AL.oLse. who HAS Uuc forgotten the .eaEne
lot nations tight.
Except COR the yrter"n"" ~ Il" .raSnH
which stirred ~ -" a9r,arS" "t the
frutl-leaywNvS an! provoked ""Scntin'
lsllcnce on the l.2vt OF the pero<:I;S the
kpeech WAS regarded Is senators gen
&rally rs splendid argument Tor r@ts''-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-02-13
THE INTELLIGENCER

Has the Largest Circulation of
Any Morning NcwSpabgr III the
State OF West y virginia.
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-10-13
FIND BODY IN
A VACANT LOT

An acquaintance for a term of
years with O,d Man Barleycorn fol-
lowed by heavy dose of moonshine
are said to favc been important
factors played in the death of An
drew McBarren, 55 years old, whose
bodv was found in a vacant lot near
361o Waiting St, Indiana Harbor.
yesterday.
a passerby on his way from work
ran upon the body of the man hud-
died in the waste sands and weeds
on Waiting st. and notified the
Harbor police station. The body
was taken to the Burns-McGuan
Undertaking parlors. where it.. was
identified as that of Andrew Nc
Barren. The old gentleman is said
to be single and 20 have had no
permanent address in Indiana Har-
Dor for several years. AS a man
doing odd jobs here and there he
is said to have moved his residence
with RS work.
The rndings at an inquest presid-
ed over by Deputy Coroner Ostrow-
ski disclosed that the man died
from excessive drink.
The body Will be moved to New
Albany. Ind, the old home of the
deceased.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-10-13
GOV. NJ M'CRAY
'GA|NST FALSE
ECONOMY
INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvIcEI

SUMMITVILLE, IND, Oct. 13-
While it is true the present state
administration is spending money.
yet it is being spent for things that
could not be put off without prac-
ticing false economy, Governor War
rem T. McCray declared here this
afternoon in his first political speech
of the 1922 campaign. The COVER
nor Will speak at Anderson tonight.
Governor McCray exhibited charts
showing that IS cents out of every
dollars paid in taxes is controlled by
local officials and of the IL cents
controlled by the state, most of it is
sent back to the counties or expend-
ed for them in caring for persons
sent by them to state institutions.
The pay -you-go" plan of high
way construction followed by Ind
lana, now enables the state to de-
velop a permanent highway system.
paid for in full at a cost equal to
the interest charges that Will have
to be paid by some other states. he
said.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-10-13
LABOR SECRETARY
UNABLE TO COME
Moose Meeting at East
Chicago Will Have 9th
er Good Speakers How
ever.

Due to his inability to attend the
dedication Of the new East Chicago
Moose lodge to be held tomorrow,
Secretary of Labor James A. Davis,
general. director Of this order, has
informed lodge officials here that
either Z. J. Hennings, assistant
secretary of labor, or Mrs James A.
Davis. VIII be here o fill his speak
ing date.
While this cancelled visit of the
organizer OF the Moose order is
somewhat Of a disappointment TO
local members. it is said that the
program as formerly outlined win
be followed.
Harry Barron. chairman of the
local arranscment committee, an
nounced also that George n. Wa-de.
general distator of the Moose, would
be here to speak. The all-day pro-
gram will ne augmented by a gall
axy of professional and local talent
ed entertainers.
Officers of the Hammond, whiting
and Gary lodges have been extended
an invitation to attend the East
Chicago Moose dedication program
tomorrow.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-10-13
FIREMAN, FIREMAN,
SAVE THE BREWERY

In spite Of the fact that 1t was
midnight thes word spread through
West Hammond that the brewery
crowded with volunteer fire fighters
Police had to form lines to keep
back the excited populace. anxious
to lend whatever aid they could.
Most of them lined up at the exits
whence beer kegs and watts are being
hustled out before the advance of
the devastating flames.
Fire apparatus from Hammond
was summoned when the blaze
which started in the engine room
threatened to get the better of the
West Hammond department.
The fire damaged the engine room,
burning off the roof and destroying
machinery
How the fire started could not be
ascertained.
Grave fears were felt at first that
low water pressure would force fire.
men to hook their hose to beer watts
and spray the blaze with the amber
fluid. A lull in the activities Of the
hosemen at one point gave rise to
the rumor among the watchers that
in fact the water had run out and
beer was about to be shot into the
flames. When the hose swelled again
and the liquid spurted out toward
tho flames the maddened people made
rush to divert the flow toward
themselves. Police interferred and
assured them the hose contained
nothing but water
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-10-13
c. OF COMMERCE
TO BE OF SERVICE TO
JONES-LAUGHL|N co.

Following reorganization and
membership drive the Hammond
Chamber of Commerce Will get busy
on the Jones and --cLaughlin deal,
1t was stated today. State Audit
or oliver who is seeking to collect
s150.00o for the state on submerged
Lake George land. has delayed final
contamination of the deal whereby
the Jsnes and X .Laughlin Steel Co.
of Pittsburgh. will obtain deed to
more than a thousand acres Of land
on the north side OF Hammond as
the site for a steel mill.
divers action has been denounc-
ed as a move to make political thun-
der for a campaign for governor.
Meantime the uncertainty that
marks the entire satisfaction is oc-
casion for worry on the part of the
cities of the region. Location of a
thirty million dollar industry Is
threatened by the auditors determ-
nation to extort money for the
East Chicago Company at the custo-
mary price for submerged land, $25
an acre.
The fact that the land had no val
ue until the East Chicago Company
built a canal at its own expense
and gave 1t to the government, ap-
pears to have no weight with the
auditor. Any value which the land
at the bottom of Lake George may
have today Is due to the canal.
What action the Hammond Cham
Der of Commerce intends to take is
not known but it will do all in its
power to assist the Jones & Laugh
lin Company in settling the case.
Every inducement will be made
to the company to carry out its
plans for a Hammond plant. AL
though there has been no indication
that the Jones & Laughlin people
have any intention Of abandoning
the plans for a plant here, the Cham
ber OF Commerce does not propose
to permit obstacles to stand in the
way.