Hammond Times, Volume 7, Number 282, Hammond, Lake County, 16 May 1913 — Page 7

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WORRY PUBLIC UTILITY BODY

TIMES' Bl'KBAU

AT THE STATE CAIMTAI.,

Indianapolis. May 15. The public serv

ice commission has not yet decided

whether policemen not in uniform may

ride free on street cars in the cities

of the state, under the new public util

ities law. The members are even uncertain as to whether uniformed polfcce-

men may 'ride free, even in the fii.ee

of their franchise agreements with the

various cities. At first, the question

was only in regard to un-uniformed

officers. The question was raised by

Mayor Getz of South Bend, but Ed. Si

mon county auditor of Iake county.

and John B. Faulknor of Michigan City, also came down to see about the same

question as it applied to their home towns. The commission is still wrest

ling with the question, and there is no

telling when it will reach a conclusion.

It is understood tnat there is something like J50.000 remaining in the flood relief fund which accumulated in the hands of Governor Ralston when the floods were on In this state a few weeks ago. The governor has sent

many thousands of dollars to various places in the state for flood relief, a couple of contributions being made a few daysa go. But what is to become of the $30,000 remaining unexpended In the fund is a question. The governor has not yet signified his intention with regard to the money, whethef It will be sent to any of the stricken places to aid in rehabilitation and rebuilding. There is some talk of Senator Kern coming to Indiana within the next few days, but nothing definite is known on the subject. If he does come he will find a joyous lot of democratic pie hunters to greet him with the glad hand and an inquiry as to how soon

they may expect the federal patronage pio to be cut. Thre is some talk, too, that the senator may yet have something to say about the Indianapolis primary election fight, hut up to this time he has kept out of it better than Vice President Marshall. Somebody started a scare here, yesterday, by announcing that the public utilities commission law was un

constitutional and no good. For a time the announcement set the lawyers to work on their law lihraries. and finally they came through with the discovery that the law is all right and that it is sound. The Incident came about in the hearing of a case from Noblesville involving the separation of a grade crossing on the Lake Erie & AVestern railroad. Some months ago the Indiana railroad commission ordered the crossing eliminated by the construction of overhead work. A date was set for the work to be started. But the floods came along and prevented it. The railroad company obtained from the rall-

roaa commission an order extending the time. Before this time had expired, however, the new public utilities law went into effect and the new commission assumed office. The new law abolished the railroad commission, but provided that all of the powers and functions of the railroad commission should be transferred to the new commission. The railroad company appeared before the public service commission yesterday ad asked for another extension of time in which to start the grade crossing work. W. V. Rooter, a Noblesville lawyer, who is working to bring about the elimination of the grade crossing, took the position In the

quantity) he represents. In other words, the dealer in ice shall reargument that the new law did not

abolish the railroad commission, as far as Its Jurisdiction over steam railroads was concerned, but that the old order of the railroad commission setting the time for the work to begin was still in force and that the new commission had no authority to change it. This was a brand new proposition, and the members of the commission did not know wtmt to do with it. So they finally decided to ask the attorney general for an opinion on the matter, and they will get it in a few days. In the meantime, however, other lawyers have been looking up the question, and they find that the new law is constitutional and that it abolished the railroad commission and gave full power to the new commission to handle all matters

that the old commission was authorized

to handle. Rooker contended that the new law did not repeal tho old law, and

that therefore the new commission had

no right to assume jurisdiction in the

grade crossing matter. But the law-

years say the new law does repeal the old one by adopting it into the new law, and that this is legal. So the tempest In the teapot has died down, and the commission is safe again.-

INSPECTORS GET NOTICES FROii STATE COUISSIONEIl

II. E. Barnard state commissioner of weights and measures has sent out the following notice to all inspectors, which is of equal interest and importance to every housewife who reads it: The Weights and Measures Law as amended at the last session of the Legislature among other things provides that all commodities shall be sold by standard weight or measure. This provision makes illegal the former practice of selling by basket, box or lump, and is especially applicable to the regulation of the sale of ice. Under the

provisions of the law. Ice can legally be sold by weight or measure, and you are hereby instructed to advise the Ice dealers of your city or county that all ice be weighed when delivered, and the price determined upon the basis of that weight. Your attention is further called to the fact that the law as amended makes it a misdemeanor not only to sell or offer for sale less than the quantity represented, but In addition penalizes the servant or agent who delivers less than tho

quire payment not for the tee which leaves his plant but the actual delivery made to the consumer. In order that this Important change in the practice of delivering Ice may be thoroughly understood, will you kindly advise all ice men in your city or county of the requirements of the present Weights and Measures Law? H. E. BARNARD. State Commissioner of Weights and Measures. State House, Indianapolis, Ind.. ' March 14, 1913. For County Inspectors. The Legislature just adjourned ma

terially Improved . the Weights and Measures Law enacted in 1911. That law, the first law of its kind passed In

the State of Indiana, provided that

county commissioners might appotnt inspectors of weights and measures If they so desired. In several cases the commissioners . made such appoint

ments, but the county councils refused to appropriate the money for the payment of salaries and the purchase of equipment. The amendment just passed requires all counties of 60.000 population or over to appoint Inspectors and mandates the county councils to appropriate the money necessary for the support of the office. The amendment further provides that the present inspectors, and those who may be appointed In the future, shall serve con

tinuously during good behavior and

prohibits their removal for political reason. This section of the law re

moves the inspector from the possible

evil of political Influence, and enables

him to enforce the law without fear that his actions will arouse antagonism which might affect his term of

service.

The law further provides that all

commodities shall be sold by standard weight or measure. An exception to

this provision is made in the case of

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goods put up in -packages and so marked as to indicate the Contents, or in the case of commodities which are commonly sold by numerical count. Five thousand dollars is appropriated annually to defray the expenses In the enforcement of the law. This appropriation will enable the weights and measures department to place special inspectors In tho field and to regulato the sale of all commodities.

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THE TIMES IS TRYING HARD TO MERIT THE SUCCESS IT HAS ACHIEVED.

MAY SALE BMIMS BARGAINS

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SOUTH CHICAGO BARGAIN LOVERS will witness the greatest furniture savings week in our history. Our Spring Opening last Saturday was a wonderful event. The store was ablaze with people, coming from all parts of South Chicago and Indiana. It was a good thing they came, for they were well rewarded with special low prices and handsome FREE souvenirs with their purchases.

DINING TABLE Massive genuine solid oak extension Table, heavy pedestal support, hand shaped claw feet,

table extends to 6 ft., finished

throughout in a mirror like brilliancy..

9.25

Any article in our store delivered on easy payments.

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Enameled Iron lied, full size, heavy two-inch posts, a bargain at -

FULL SIZE IMPERIAL LEATHER COUCH

This heavy made full size Couch upholstered in Imperial leather, supported by several rows of steel coil springs. The frame is made of m ""I" selected Northern kiln dried oak, heavy claw feet. Priced special. . . S

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MORRIS CHAIR This adjustable back reclining

chair, in oak, upholstered in Ira-'

perial leather, special sale price

BRUSSELLS RUG

Genuine room size Brussells Rug, made of wool worsted and are woven into the newest floral and Oriental designs, in combination This

Morris of tan, green and red colorings, suitable for parlor, bed room or highly finished, roll seat, extra

dining room, ivery rug in this lot is guaranteed for its Q ) S well braced arms and A AA wearing qualities or we'll take it back. A big value, ata W S3 back, special sale price sjOU

OAK ROCKER $3.75 Solid Oak Rocker,

DRESSER This beautiful solid oalc Dresser, finished In a rich shade of golden, fancy

wooden drawer pulls, gen

uine French platf t

mirror, price.

3.15

WASH STAND Golden Oak Wash Stand, towel rack, large drawer and compartment a ff special at WW

LIBRARY TABLE This handsome Library Table, in oak, birch or mahogany, fancy shaped Colonial supports, large invisible drawer

and roomy magaiine shelf. Specially

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CHIFFONIER This $12 Chiffonier has large roomy compartments, solid oak, brass drawer pulls, larve oval mirror, supported by neatly shaped scrolls.

8.RH

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GO-CART Collapsible 1-Motion Go-Cart, frame of cold rolled steel tubing, richly japanned, trimmed in nickel; covering is of the best A No. 1 Imperial leather,

large 10-inch wheels with -inch rub

1UV11 1 ti u 3.08

ber tires. Built for long service, special price.....

specially priced at.

7.30