Hammond Times, Volume 11, Number 293, Hammond, Lake County, 24 May 1917 — Page 8

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THE TIMES Thursday, MayJ4, 1917 A "Close-Up" of a "Hold-Up." BIG SALE BABY CHICKS FRIDAY BIG SALE BABY CHICKS FRIDAY J Double So & H. Stamps Tomorrow

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TIMS 3 BTTBJBATT, AT STATE CAFZTAXk INDIANAPOLIS. 1ST).. May 24. Reports say that an impression has pone abroad in the state, foste-ed. and spread by persons who. no douht. wish cither to discredit the public service commission or the investigation of the coal price situation in the state which the commission making, that the puMic service commission has power to take over coal mines in Indiana and operate them or to regulate the prices which coal mine operators shal charge for their product. There is no law in the state under which the commission could do anything of the kind. It has no power or authority over coal mine?, nor has it any power or authority to fix coal prices. The commission has nothinjr whatever to do with coal mines or coal prices, unless it might happen that the commission could influence coal prices by compelling railroads to supply cars

and move coal from the mines to the

consumers more rartdly.

The fact is that there Is not. under

the law of the state of Indiana, any authority by which the commission, the Governor or anyone else mijrht take over coal mines or fix coal prices. The legislature of this state has never granted that power to any official or body. It' is known that the public service commission would be tickled to death if It had that power at this very moment. Members of the commission have said so. Chairman Lewis, of the commission, was asked for a statement in regard to the report that the commission had power to take over coal mines and to fix coal prices, and he referred to a statement made by Commissioner Edwards at a coal hearing at Columbus, a few days ago, in which Edwards covered that point. Kdwards said: "The commission has no more control over coal mines than It has over business houses, farms and factories. "We can no more regulate the price of coal than we can regulate the price of merchandise, or the products of farms and factories." Chairman Lewis said that this statement explained the true situation, and that it was clear and to the point. ' W. J. Woods, member of the 'commission, called attention to the law of 1907 under which the railroad commission operated, and which was retained to the public service commission when it was created. The 1007 law was known as the "shippers bill." and is so designated Jn the rrinted volume of the acts of 1907. Commissioner Woods says that i? was the Thtention of the legislature

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Cutting a "rlose-np" of a "hold-up" such as this should prove one good reason why young men are ambitious of becoming screen 6tars. On the other hand, there are not many young ladles ho would mind being "held up" in a similar manner If rouglas Fairbanks performed the deed as here shown. The picture presents one of the many

in the initial Fairbanks-Artcraft picture "In Again Out Again."

charming "bits"

in that law, to take care of the interests of the shippers of the state, and that in many instances the shipper is also the consumer pf the coal or other commodity. Insofar as the shipper's interests are involved in the question of transportation, he said, the commission has full jurisdiction and power of regulation and control. If there i9 discrimination against certain coal mines by the railroads in the distribution of coal cars. that, he said, is a subject for the commission to handle. The commis

sion, he explained, has full Jurisdiction over coal from the time it is shipped until it is unloade from the cars, and it can regulate and supervise the furnishing of cars for the loading, the trans-: portation and the unloading. If, can determine how long a car may be held for loading, how long it may be on the road, and how long it may be held for unloading. But the commission has no jurisdiction over the coal mine itself nor of coal prices after the coal has reached the dealer or consumer. The only way under the Indiana law,

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Tourist Tickets

at Low Round Trip Fares Daily to New York, Boston, Atlantic City and other Resorts in the East, direct or via Washington

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C. L. KIMBALL Assistant timrral Pass'tngcr Agent CHICAGO. ILL.

V PER R v noi.n. l'nltcd Pre MnlT C'orreiondeBt. NEW YORK. Mav :3. Something

like 145 pfjuare miles of French territory regained: more than 60.000 prisoners taken: from 75.000 to 250,000 killed and stoppage of all plans for a OerVnan western front offensive have been the results achieved to date in the great Franeo-Firitish offensive. The flsures ure purely estimates. Neither the allies or Germans have issued casualty lists for this fighting. The front is so irregular that itis difficult to figure out actual acreage wrested from the invader. But the defeat of Hindenberg's plans for the summer's fightihg have been achieved beyond all doubt. The strategy of the famous Hinrkrihurg retreat was to force t;ie British and French to make their much-advertised spring offensive over ground chosen by the German commander and against positions defensively prepar ed in advance. Hindenburg selected the last few days of winter as the time in which to make h!s retreat, figuring it was too early for the spring offensive to begin, and that the spring- thaws would come at a time when movement of pursuing troops would be most diffciult. However, in order to hamper pursuit, he laid waste to every inch of ground. At least three supplementary defense lines to the Hindenburg line were spread over this ground released to

so It is said at the state house, by which (. -cftl mine could be seized would be through receivership proceedings, and In such a case it would be necessary to prove one or more of the facts that constitute grounds for a receivership. The public service commission has completed its hearings throughout the state during which the members made a careful investigation and study of coal conditions, and the commission is now engaged in an effort to fgure out the best possible method of relieving the public from the prevailing high prices.

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TIMES

PRINTS MORE AUTO ADVERTISING THAN ANY OTHER NEWSPAPER IN THIS DISTRICT AND IS THE BEST WAY FOR DEALERS TO GET IN TOUCiB WITH THE PROSPECTIVECUSTOMER

TTTEvery Man in Lake County Who jjhas Money to Use in Buying an Automobhe Reads THE TIMES.

the French and British. The Germans figured these lines would check all advances and permit withdrawal with a minimum of German losses to the Hindenburg line. Once entrenched along the Hindenburg line, the Germans plan-

, inn spring onensive ot ine:r own on

some other front, confident in the impregnability of this long-prepared line asiiiv-t the Franco-British offensives. Hut the Fronth and British pursuit was f,ir more speedy than the Germanh had counted upon. Not only did the allies Quickly .swarm over the first preliminary German defense lines, but they speeded up and started their spring offensive several weeks ahead of time. Moreover, instead of directing their attacks at the pivots to the north and south on which Hindenburg had swung his retreat. . The British turned the northern point on this Hindenburg line by capture of Fresndy. Gavrelle and Oppy, To the south, the French crumbled it away around Cerny and Caroline. It is around these northern and southern points that the fighting is of fiercest intensity today. The Hindenburg line is supposed to start somewhere a boutOrocourt, which lies midway between T.ens and Pouai. A so-called "switch-line" presumably long prepared, connects Drocourt with the old German line around T.ens. From Prooourt the Hindenburg line swings through Bois Bernard, to Fresnoy. then south to Oppy, through Gavrelle, Roeux, Pelves. Bolry-N'otre Dame, Remy,' Hendecourt. Riencourt and to Queant. This section of the Hindenburg line has been dubbed the "Wotan line" by the Germans, after the Norse supreme God. The Wotan line is protected by the so-called Oppy lne a preliminary defense front between Oppy. Gavrelle and Reoux. It has been penetrated at these three points by the British. From Queant. the Hindenburg line runs through Beaumetz, Villers, Heudicourt, Roisel, "Vtrmand, St. Quentln, LaFere. Laon. Sissonne, Caronne, across the Aisne and down to a point north of Rhelms. This section, from the Queant south, has been called the "Siegfried line" by the Germans after the Wagnerian hero. It has been penetrated at Craonne and near Rheims by the French.

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TIMES art personal neiuna t Hie people mt tkla eommunUy from the nerrfcrntk.

ii Plants

Stronjr. well grown, fibrous rooted, carefully packed in damp moss for shipment. All orders of 50c or over sent prepaid to any address w-.th'n 150 miles. Early Cabbage, Cauliflower. Peppers or Tomatoes. Jc dozen; sweet potatoes 80c 100: asters lie dozen; blooming pansies 80c doen. Other vegetables and flnwer'fig plants. Send postal for complete list. Mansion House Gardens

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You are invited to join with bankers, business men and oil producers in the development of oil properties In tha proven fields of Oklahoma, Kansaa and Kentucky. ion tpke no fhanrt on mnnenoot or properties. Both are tfce very lst. overninent reports show that Si per :ent of wells, now being drilled in Oklaloma. produce in paying quantities. Our properties have been carefully selected by geologists and ell experts and should prove up even better than the average. You can buy now at organisation price. 7 So per &hr& Only a limited amount allotted at this price so make your reservation at once. Stock will be listed later on New Tork Curb. Send for circular. Green, Collins & Co. BANKERS AND BROKER8 137 8k La Sail St, CHICAGO. Tt ffamiotn TT All Tept.

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to the unseasonably weather. It will have to be done

you m economizing on the things you'll have to buy.

BROOMS '3fr

150 fine quality house Brooms made of Japanese com with bamboo r handles. On aale each 25r

OIL MOP, 69 Genuine O'Cedar Oiled Mop. triangular shape, with long- handle. Now on sale at 68e MOTH PROOF BAGS Tarine Moth Proof Bags for storagrr. of winter clothes, etc: 24x22 size SOo 24r37 size 0e tl Moth Proof Chests, while thev last , 08c

LADDERS 5 ft- Step Ladders, as pictured. made of well seasoned lumber, strongly braced; pail shelf locks the ladder; 45c kind on sale at ... 69c Rarular 6c retinned Coat Hangers. at..Se

WOOL DUSTERS Genuine

Lamb's. Wool Tv'all and Ceiling: Dusters with long' h a n d 1 es. Spec ialty priced for this sale

at 51c CURTAIN STRETCHER

With non-rust nickel plated pins and nonsag center brace. Special at 5c

PLANT BOXES

WaL Paper

LION PAINTS

"Lion" Our own brand of guarsntd paints. a!l colors. Specially priced at per gallon i.70 WHITE LEAD Anvil St. Louis brand White Lead, this sale, per lb c VARNISH Elastic Floor Varnish, equal to the best floor varnish made. Gal. ...92.25 ELECTRIC IRONS

NEW PAPERS An exceptionally Irrsje and Interest, tnfe display of new 11" Aall Tapers, priced low WALL TAPERS Suitable for any room, good ligrht colored patterns; values up to 10c per roll. Special at this sale, pr roll 5c BED ROOM PAPERS Striped and all-over floral designs. Rome with cut-out borders to match. Roll ..fie PARLOR A'I TOIMG ROOM PAPERS Oatmeals, two-toned and gilt effects, bright pretty patterns: i.'.c values. Roll l5o VARMSHED TILE PAPERS for bathroom and kitchen. splndid designs. Fei- roll ....10c

WASH TUBS

250 "Wash Tubs, the larg est sire, made" of galvanized iron, worth $1.50. On sale at ..SSc

WASH BOILERS

fireen. brown roll

OAT3TKAL PAPERS

tan and blu.

Pr .lc

"VVell made wooden boxej. painted green. Special ." 45e

HANGING BASKETS Hanging Torch Bas ket:', made of hcav wire, painted green. Kpecia!l- priced lor this sale at......iOc

LAWN MOWERS

S-inch drive wheels, three knlreit. easy running, nicely painted. On sale at . . .9a.ii

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SCREEN DOORS Screen "Doors, S-panel. covered with best quality black screen wire, walnut finish. Each e

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Special at

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WIRE CLOTH

Riack Screen "Wire in full roll lot?. Ter . foot 2v

CARPET BEATERS 200 Reed Carpet Beaters, exceptionally made, very substantial, worth 13c. sale while they last, each

SINK STRAINERS Mrs. Trooman's Blue Enameled Sink Strainers, the regular price is 20c. on

sale at

. . .8c

SPECIAL SALE IN PLANTS AND SEEDS Geraniums, Margeretes (or Daisies), Rose Geraniums, in 4-inch pots..JQc Tomato, Cauliflower and Kohlrabie Plants, on sale per dozen 15C Mixed Aster Plants, on sale per dozen IOC Seed Totatoes, Michigan Late Rural, on sate per pound 64 Asparajcus Roots, priced for Friday and Saturday at per dozen IOC

EXTRA SPECIAL! t Tomorrow we will place on sale 500 larjje size packages of Gilt Edge Sliverless Polished Wood Tooth Picks, at per package 3

WEEK END SALE OF LIVE BABY CHICKS Just received another shipment of 1.000 strong, healthy baby chick?. You can serve your country by jyiisms more poultry this year. More chit-Kens means more eggs. Mixeii Breeds ch - - 122? Erown Leghorns each 15 Ilarred Plymouth Rocks and Rhode Island Reds, each ISC

America Must Raise More Chickens

We urgently need, must have more poultry and eggs rather than less. You can help to swell the national output by raising your own chicks. We're doing our bit by cutting prices on Queen Incubators. 8.C0 50-egg size on sale at - $5.98 $14.00 75-egg size on sale at-..- 9.50 H8.00 125-gg size on sale at S12.50 J22.00 165-egg size on sale at S14.50 $26.00 250-egg size on sale at " S16.98

Commercial Rubber Garden Hose, splendid quality, complete with couplings- Special

$3.98

Kochter

Klectric Hot Point

ifcf) Irona. 6 lb. nizz.

c. o r a ana pui g. i!)v cuaranteed.

Special S2.9S

Extrr, hiph erade. made of heavychar coal tin with extra heavycopper bottom: ha pate nted cover hangr- - v. r. -

i , ii u u ft handle and soap shaver; now worth 3.00. Special at Sl.Bo CLOTHESLINES

Of-heavy hemp, cahle laid. h3 feet long. On pale at 15e

GARBAGE PAILS Heavy Galvanized Iron Garbage Pail or Ash Can. heavy hail. about 5-gral. capacity. P5c kind at se

BIRD CAGES

flood size Japanned

K;rd Cages. we

made, complete with

seed cups, perch, etc. ffitlj-ti ! I i i CtS

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FENCE GARBAGE CANS At pictured, made of heavy jralvanissed iron, with fixtures ready to hany. Or. sale a

PRESERVING KETTLE K-qt. size. Turouoise blue enamel outside, snow white inside, worth S5-. Sfpecial at 4.e

Stulp Hose and Pipe Mender, gives full pressure, perfectly smooth. On sala at