Hammond Times, Volume 16, Number 148, Hammond, Lake County, 13 December 1922 — Page 9

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General Neu-3 and Gossip from Sfaff

By Alk-e I.nnKelter tSTAFF CORRESPONDENT !. N. SERVICE PARIS. Dvo. 13. "No more Jawingof funeral marches." says th SuJety of Authors n,i Composers. Jaxs and clawslo music oug-lit not to b mixed. A certain tinge of -rit! melancholy 1, considered cssctitUl to modern dancing, and t!us Injoilous but unscrupulous conduct.. r l've turnoj Chopin's "Fnnrral March'" Into a fox trot and ex tractfj a one-step from Beethoven's "Heroic Symphony." The Society of Author, feels that the matter has come to a point w-here they must protect the work3 of the preat masters and has darned all Jau-band conductors and proprietors of lanclns halls.

s ax?, her foot scarcely touching: th f.oor. travprsfj the who's ?.tag;c, socmfnsrly In the air v.-th arms outfit r ! M-.ed. Hl.o It thp "Ir.im.m iu:.i" of r.tri..

If birds tell anything Franc I to bar an early and serere winter. Swarms of migratory birds l,avo been flying- southward and In thIandes It has been rosslblo to oafch quail by hand. Plovers have le:i particularly noticed, which Is a s':ro sifn of a odd winter, say u'.d weather prophets.

The "l ance of the Glider" I3 the newest one which bids fair to capture all I'arls. This new uar.ee, r.amed after the motor-'.asa aeroplane. Is belnc performed by a beautiful English dancer. Iris How,; ami hrr partner. Monsletir Quinault, i;i whirl, ,,, p-udps her wav or. to the

A ,un;n hi thirty word-7. Sunday nornlns" In the Central rv-lcjrraph office, Tarl". Franco. An old woman drcfsed In very doer d.- p n'ouruttu; present .i herself a-; ' !. . Itnlo'v. "May I r-rj a telegram to 7T1'aml. please?" 'Certainly, ma da me." "Will you pl'-a."" Bend this for me?" and sh ? handled over the fol.owlnff dispatch. To William Htihenzoliern. Chat ran tie Ioorn. AmtTimgen. "A mother whose three sons you have killed wishes yo.u. on the ooajion of your marriage, all the happiness you merit." . 'Fifteen francs. pTeaso," sail the employe. The old lady paid and went away.

he nays, -'have been given the role of experts In eapphlrei. pearls and diamonds, and fines have been Imposed n inasjc. Tbs result Is that foreign dealer are disgusted and have transferred their ecenvB of operation to London, iftng- 1D21 this Imports of precious stones Into Franco amounted to 34.000,000 pounds sterling and the exports 43.00.000 pounds. It Is Incredible that such a profitable French commerce should be pacrlftced."

"Lobster a rAmertcalne," a favorite dish on this side of tho water, was not discovered In America, after all, but In France, according tu the Baron rirlse, who publishes Ills recipe for the delicacy In "La r-'njlo n Marker." It Is shen audi as It vai prepare, by Noel, the celebrated restaurateur.

The KCin market of the world will soon b concentrated In London Instead of Parts, which has always been the jrvoatost mart for pixel. us stones. Intricate custom. regulations ! sil 10 1'P the couse of the trade il;::.i5!er. ;tccordiny to Monsieur 'it- :..),. i resident of the Jewel Mer hants guild. "Customs ofllrers.

Playing- Santa Claim to a young mother was the rol0 of a Paris chauffeur. Just as the taxi stopped at the Gare des Invalldes his passenger discovered her pocketbook was missing. "What am I to do." Khe cried In dlstresst T rnust catch the- next train to get my sick baby to the sanitorium end I haven't a cent of money." Will fifty francs do you any -,-ood?" Inquired tha chauffeur, as he handed out a bill. And when tha poor mother asked to whom she cved the kladneaa the laV.cab driver presented hl.i card, which read: "Colonel Ignatlef. of ih military establishment of the Czar."

riCty-s-lx years to go from the Province of Cerona to Madrid Is the record established by a letter which bus J;:.t turned up In the Spanish -nti'tiil. It was mailed on Febroarv

1. 1166, and contained a. report on tho finances of th Province of Qerona,

Walters In Pari hotels, cafes ana restaurants ar asking- that tips be abolished and replaced by a fixed poroentags added to the bill, "Wliat we now recelva Is almost always less than what this rate would bring us," said sumo of the waltors of the union recently. "The ;ries of the fabulous sums we receive in tips are absoliltely groundless. A few Americans n-re generuus, but many others are negligent or unwilling to recognize our services." The correct tip is supposed t be 10 per cent of the total, but tha waiters are asking for 110 per cent.

France has Just voted a credit of ir.0.000 francs for the observation o' the eclipse of the sun which will be vlalblo In America in 1923. The mission will comprise five astropomrs and a mechanician, who will . their observations at a small Okxican port Just south of Los .le. They wil attempt to verify una of tho most curious conseTtonces of the Einstein theory if light coming from a star and massing near the sun Is deviated or attracted by the great mass of the tar.

Wife Hides Children, Faces Court Contempt INTERNATIONAL NEWS SCRVICE ULVKIA. Ohio, Dec. John W. Lute, of Lorain, had his former wife arrested for contempt of court In (onoeallnfT their three daughters, two to six years of age. after the court had given him exclusive cusf o 1 v.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE LONDON. Dec. in Iaborite member! of the House of Commons, angered by tho unemployment iolicy of the. Bonar law government, began a noisy filiburter which kept the house in session throughout- the nlht. Adjournment was taken at 6:i0 o'clock after laborites had accused the government of "scandalous inaction." "We will fight in the streets if you do not give us what we want," was the ominous threat of D. Kl-k-wood, Scotch laborite, hurled at the occupants of the government benches. "If we ,io not get v hat we need constitutionally we v 111 take it unconstitutionally." J. T. Newbould attacked Stanley Baldwin, chancellor of the exchequer. 'Just wait until your time comes." shouted NewBould. who Is the only communist member of Parliament. Other laborltea made similar speoches, threatening the government for not tnklntr immediate action to relieve distress arising from unemployment of 1. "00, 000 workers.

Police Aroused Over Pawned False Teeth AKRON, O. Dec. The police and one of Akron's pawnbrokers are at

odds over the discovery of the form- J

er that someone has pawned a pair of false teeth. The three-ball dealer s.iys his customer hrd a new i)et, but the ifiljiv susoer-t robbery.

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Jewelry is a constant reminder of the giver is most practical and lasts longest. Make this a Jewelry Christmas for "Her" or "Him." Whatever you select here you can be assured it will have the seal of quality backed by our unconditional guarantee.

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For Mother

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A new pair of Glasses. Ask us about our arrangements for

fitting after Xmas. FOR HER

10 More Shopping Days

Till Xmas

Cuff Links Scarf Pins WatcHes Emblem Pins Charms Rings Gold Knives

Pearl Beads Bracelet Watches, Gruen Pen and Pencil Sets Toilet Sets and Manicure Sets in White Ivory, Amber, Tortoise Shell Mesh Bags Diamond Rings Stone Set Rings Cameo Pins Bar Pins Ear Rings Rosaries Pin Sets of All Kinds

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munity, in 50 year and Tudor Plate, 20 year. Heirloom Plate, Rogers, !00 year guarantee; sets of All Kinds Clocks White Ivory, Shell and Regular White Ivory Photo Frames Perfume Bottles Manicure Pieces, etc. Crumb Sweepers

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BABY Rings Chains Lockets Crosses, etc. Knife, Fork and Spoon Sets Bib Holders Baby Pins Food Pushers

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Cigar Cutters Chains of All Kinds Cigarette Cases Belts and Belt Buckles Duofold Parker Pens Dunn Pens Eversharp Pencijs -Dunn Pen Sets Store Open Every

Evening Until Christmas

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The Frances Shop 208 East State St (Opposite Post Office) HAMMOND INDIANA

A GROUP OF COATS of THE BETTER KIND Made of the finest materials, such as Marvella, Bolivia, Polyanna and other of the best cloths, lined throughout with the best of Canton Crepe and Silk. Collars and cuffs trimmed with Squirrel, Caracul, Beaver and Wolf. Straight lines. Blouse models and the one-side effects. Colors in Black, Navy and Brown. Only one of a kind. Sizes from 14 to 44. A group of Coats that should sell from $39.50 to $170.00.

$22.50 to $85.00

POIRET TWILL DRESSES Some of the most exclusive styles from New York. No two alike. Sizes 14 to 44. Made to sell from $19.50 to $70.00, at $9.75 up to $35.00 CANTON CREPE DRESSES Draped effect and straight lines. Navy and Black, suitable for the Miss and the Madame, at $12.75 values to $27.50.

MILLINERY Most exdusiTe Hats that are worth double the money. Come and be convinced from $4.50 to $12

TAFFETA AND GEORGETTE PARTY AND DANCE FROCKS In all the popular shades and the very latest creations. Sizes 16 to 38, at $14.75 to $42.50. CHIFFON VELVET AND VELVET DRESSES Just & few to close out. Black, navy and brown. Sizes 14 to 38. at $10.75 to $39.50

PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE

We have just received from New York 1 00 Coats which we were to receive for our Grand Opening Sale, but owing to some unforseen circumstances, they have arrived only a few days ago and being a little late in the season we refused to take them. The manufacturers have wired us to accept them at a 25 c,'o reduction and we have accepted their offer. Being a new firm in Hammond we have decided to put these Coats on sale for this week only at actual cost, while they last. All Wool Polo Coats Half lined and reversible, cloth made in the very newest fashion. Coats that should sell at $17.50. Sizes from 14 to 42.

$9.75

Dresses of the Better Kind

Made of the finest Satin faced back Canton, Georgette, Crepe Romaine and Canton Crepe. Suitable for afternoon and evening wear. Copies of some of the latest imported models. No two alike. For the Miss or Madame. Made to sell at from $45.00 to $90.00. $22.50 to $49.50

OUR MOTTO If you are not satisfied with your purchase we cheerfully refund your money, A small deposit will secure any garment in the store until Christmas.

Ti,c FRANCES SHO Late of New York and London (Opposite Post Office) Open evenings until Xmas until 8 p. m. Saturdays until 10 p. m.

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