The Cincinnati Enquirer from Cincinnati, Ohio • Page 28

M-AjIN SHEET RESTR1CTI0IIS 4 favored By Board 3n Connection AVith.Plan To Fix Resale Prices. Test Case Is Cited By Federal Commission. Renewed Approval of Law I Voiced By Officials. i To Promote Efficiency of Commercial Conditions Is Contained in Report To Congress. Washington.

July 12. Renewed "recommendation that manufacturers be -permitted by law to fix and maintain 'resale prices, subject to review by a (disinterested agency, was made by the federal Trade Commission to-day in a Special report to Congress. Existing laws which have been Interpreted by the Supreme Court in the case against Colgate and In other test cases, to prevent fixing of resale prices should be amended, the commission believes, with a view to removing the present complexity in the justness world, to promoting the efficiency manufacturing and commercial institution and to serving: the interests of the consuming public. Under the commission's recommendation, first advanced in a report to Congress last December, manufacturers desiring to fix and maintain resale brices would file with an agency, to be designated by Congress, descriptions of their articles, contracts of sale and he price schedules to be maintained. Duty Is Outlined.

The disinterested agency would be charged with the duty "upon complaint of any dealer or consumer or bther party at interest" to review the terms of contracts and prices. The commission's recommendations, the repprt said, were based on the following conclusions: That producers of Identified goods identified by trade mark, or trade prac tice should be protected in their in- tangible property right or good will, established through years of fair deal- 4ns; and of sustained quality of merchandise. "That the unlimited power both to tlx and to enforce and maintain resale prices may not be made lawful with safety; and unrestrained price reducing Is not In the public Interest, and tends eventually to impair, if not to destroy, The production and distribution of articles desirable to the public Common Ground Sought. "There must be a common ground." Jhe commission's report said, "wherein rights of producer, purveyor 'and ponsumer each may be secured and equity done to all. The Supreme Court ias made it clear that in the- present Utate of the law, the maintenance of a Resale price by the producer, is a re-etralnt of trade And Is unlawful.

Such being the judgment of the Supreme Court, the Federal Trade Commission has enforced the law. though it nay have appeared to have operated Inequitably in some cases. In its enforcement of this rule, -the Commission has been mindful that the reducing of re-rojrnized resale price on well-established nd Identified articles at times has been Indulged In for unfair trade purposes. "When so used, such price cutting is attempted to be cloaked as lawful competition and Justified by the Supreme J'ourt decisions. Thus both price maintenance, and price cutting; under certain conditions are found to be unfair and business men are perplexed.

"It la urged and, the Commission believes with reason, that it would be un-lse to vest with the manufacturers of articles the right, without check or review, both to fix and to compel the maintenance of resale. "It Is true that business practices inclines producers to fix the lowest possible etall price in order to obtain the greatest possible sale of their product, but In Jhe complex commercial organism functioning between the production of an Article and its final sale, for actual consumption, both the wholesale and retail merchant are entitled to Just com-Jensation for useful service performed. "It is urged similarly 'that manufacturers should be protected In their good Vrlll, established by years of fair dealing and of sustained quality of merchandise. "The consuming public does not enjoy benefits by unfair price cutting to compensate It for the injuries following demoralization caused toy price cutting. Thle eventually tends to Impair, If not to fiestroy, the production and distribution of articles desirable to the public, NURSERY ON TRANSPORT.

Arrangements Made To Care For Be- turning- "War Babes." New York. July 12. The Presidential Ship George Washington, which sail back to France next week, has been fitted with a nursery to take care of 4'war babes" returning on that vessel. Two hundred war brides" are sched uled to "sail on the transport on her next trio from France to this country. and at the request of Dr.

G. A. Rtcker, fhe ship's surgeon, the American Red Cross) has provided the ship with baby food, milk, clothing and other perqul es of Infantile comfort. With the arrival of the transport Cap Flniaterra to-morrow a total of '78 "war brides" with 1 "war babes .111 have arrived at thia port In one veek. I GTJ-EH- TO VISIT A1EEBICA.

New York. July.12. Reports that Queen iarle of Roununla Intends to visit the nited States were contained to-day' la Ivlees received by the Atlantic division the Red Cross from In the sJkan kingdom. Letter sent to Ethan manager of the division, aald that ieen Marie Is interested in American airs and discusses her proposed visit UUs country. STEEL PLANT PLANKED.

Track of Land Transferred To Hamilton Furnace Company. ractAL DirATc torn sqciB.f Hamilton, Ohio. July 12. The deed for 143 acres of land located a ahOrt distance i)orth of Cokeoito and aold by Ellen E. and Patty Jackson, of Glendale, to the Hamilton Furnace Company waa filed in the County Recorder' office for record.

The tract of land will be used for new additions to the Hamilton Furnace Com-peny plant and ateel plant and for home for employee. Frank J. Raris, contractor, who filed a voluntary petition In bankruptcy In the United States Court In Cincinnati, formerly waa Commissioner of Butler County. i William' Fischer, of 4fS East avenue, employed Henry Cummins to repair an automobile. After the repairs had been made Cumm'iu.

who lives in Mlddletown, drove the car away to try It out. and because of his alleged failure to return. It police were requested to search for Cum-mins'and the car. Ava' Adams Is charged Municipal Court by Nick Draghison with having committed assault. Mr.

and Mrs. Drag-hison rented a room and their bed with summary action was ejected with the Draghisons, it is alleged, when Draghison returned to remonstrate declares a kettle of hot water waa thrown upon him. Richard See, 3B years old who lived with his wife and seven-year-old stepson at 421 South avenue, committed suicide to-day by swallowing- poison, according to polio. He.came from Jackson County, Kentucky, and was employed in the Nile Tool Works Company. Major Rybolt.

44 years old. son of Michael Rybolt. of Ohio, died to-day at his home In Napoleon. according to information received here by his sister. Mrs.

Henry ZInemelster. The body will be brought to Hamilton tomorrow for interment in Greewood Cemetery Monday. He is survived by his ji-idow and a daughter. i Conferences and meetings by citizens, committees. City Council and County Commissioners considered a proposal to the use of the County Fair.

Grounds for playground purposes. The Mosler Safe Company to-day announced to Its employees that the plant will be operated on the forty-five-hours' a week- basis, -with pay on the basis of 524 hours. Bert Humphreys, of 54 Hanover street, who accidentally was run down by an automobile on South Second, near Ludlow street, when he tried to avoid colliding with a car in riding his xmotorcyfcle. is In a serious condition In Mercy Hospital. HiKh prices being paid for farm land in Butler County is attracting attention of owners of real estate In Hamilton, who are paying taxes on full valuation of, their property, while valuation on farm lands are placed at (40 to S10 per acre, and sold as high as $300 to $300 an acre.

A number of comparisons are shown in the County Auditor's office. A touring car belonging to John M. Roll, R. R. No.

H. McConlgles. waa stolen on' High street to-day. The car contained food stuffs and merchandise. Paul Oral Bowman, 26 years old, of Ross.

Ohio, and 6adie Levaun Williamson, 27 years old, teacher in the Selkirk (Ohio) District Schools, obtained a license to-day and were married by Rev. James M. Work, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, at Millville, Ohio. Judge Clarence Murphy to-day granted Elfreda Vines a decree against John Vines on the changes of gross neglect and desertion. The Victory Liberty Loan bonds subscribed and paid for In cash noware being delivered to the subscribers at the local banks.

O. M. McCormlck. of Symmea Corner, was given a suspended "fine of S5 in municipal Court by Judge E. J.

Kauts. to-day, for having driven his automobile past a street car discharging passengers. discharging in violation of the traffic regulations. le tramy regi )SIS0SS TTTBE-CTILOSISLOSS CITED. Paris.

July thousand French soldiers died from tuberculosis during the war and 120,000 men were exempted from service because of the disease, it was stated to-day In the Senate during a discussion on a bill to establish tuberculosis sanitariums. nAYFEUEH Ascatco Lessens Its Attack Enables Many To Pass the Summer i Without Distress. To-day for the Hay Fever Season will soon be here drop a line to The Ascatco Laboratory. 243 West 47th New York, and ask for a free sample of Ascatco, which you should certainly know all about if you are subject to Hay Fever, Asthma or any bronchial trouble. Every summer it renders thousands Immune from Hay Fever, carrying them through the period without suffering or discomfort.

Taken in small doses right at home without need for climatic change. Write surely to-day; you know how hard It Is to find a real remedy for these afflictions. On sale now in Cincinnati by Dow's, Economy Drug Stores and all druggists. Adv. Vs vw 1 4 r' i Dr.

P. R. Wineland Each Individual Is trustee of his or her own srood health, and when neglect Is practiced decline is evident. Proper care of your teeth will ward off numer oua bodily Ills, while adding; to your appearance Immeasurably. V'e remove the trouble by ellminat lug, the source of It by the most -modern and scientific methods of dentistry.

We employ only the finest grade materials in our work, and our charges are most reasonable. No charge for consultation. Tri-State Dentists KBC-Paia. 122 W. Fifth II QL The store closes at o'clock Saturdays 'during July and August Opens, at 8:30 A.

M. It is cooler to shop in the The July Clearance Sales Continue Starting their second week with values which come near to matching those of the first week. In all of the shops, the remaining summer stocks have been thoroughly overhauled and much of the merchandise has been regrouped and reduced to still lower prices for immediate clearance. If it were not our habit always to sell everything in season, no matter how Jow the price, we could keep this merchandise a few months and sell it for a good deal more. In most cases we would have to pay more for these things to-day than we're selling them for right now.

But this is not the way we've been doing business these many years. So as long as the July Clearance Merchandise lasts, the advantage shall be yours. July Clearance of Women's 59c Lisle1 Hose, 39c Pair Three Pairs for $1 This July Clearance lot comprises 59c values in women's mercerized lisle hose with mock seams. To be had in black, whie, gray, browrk and Cordovan. July Clearance price, 39c pair, or three pairs for $1.

Special Values in Women's Silk Hose Women's thread silk hose with mock seams have lisle tops, heels and toes, and come in black and white. July Clearance price 29c. July Clearance Sales The other lot comprises women's full-fashioned all-silk hose, arid these come in black, gray and beaver. July Clearance price Women's summer dresses of fancy crepe, voile, percale and gingham belted styles rolling or flat collars, cuffs, vestees and belts. Seme with embroidery trimming, others finished in contrasting materials.

Straight and tier skirt effects. July Clearance price, $1.19. Dozens of styles in boys' washable summer suits in sizes 3 to 8 years. Gingham, linene, kiddy cloth and other fabrics, light and dark colors. July Clearance price, $1.69.

Women's cambric brassieres are trimmd in front and back with lace and embroidery. Open front styles well made and splendid fitting. July Clearance price, 29c. Nainsook nightgowns in slip-over styles Nightgowns edged with embroidery at neck and Yq sleeves. Finished with ribbon draw- strings.

July Clearance price, 87c Corset Nainsook corset covers in round neck styles are trimmed with embroidery ribbon run Covers 25c front and back. Armholes also neatly trimmed. July Clearance price, 25c Bloomers 50c Union Suits, 57c Blouses Bloomers of flesh color batiste are finished with elastic at the waist and July Clearance price, 50c Women's union suits in extra sizes of finely woven cotton have crocheted yokes and lace trimmed drawers. Slight mill imperfections; July Clearance price, 57c No end of pretty styles in summer blouses of novelty material and plain voiles. round and square neck styles, tailored or daintily trimmed.

Sizes 36 to 46. July Clearance price, $1. ,39. The Smilh-Kasion Economy Basement At $1.15 $2 Union Suits These men's union suits of madras are perfectly cut and finished with taped armholes. Sizes 34 to 46 in the lot.

July Clearance price, $1.15. 98c Pair $1.98 Pair ''Tttfg r- The Hosiery Shop First Floor "Kasco" Summer Corsets Specially Featured at $3.50 These corsets are very lightly boned. They are made of bro-'caded fabric in the correct weight for summer wear. In the bodice model illustrated, note the elastic inserts at the waist line and the four hose supporters attached. These corsets are to be had in a delicate shade of pink, and the sizes vary from 20 to iS.

Specially priced at $3.50. The Corset Shop Second Floor 1NOW tpu xair Regrouped in this assortment are women's pumps. Colonials arid Oxfords. The leathers represented are patent, broWn kid. black kid and giay kid in the bt as a whole.

Some have sensible low heels and others smart Louis, heels. July Clearance price, $4.90 pair. The Continuing Twice-Yearly At $1.35 Our $2 shirts including good serviceable shirts of madras, both woven and printed and a few of percale. Sizes 14 to 17 in the lot. July Clear ance price, $J5 each, or three for $4.50, A coo, tlean.

hri'tht. airy place far uomen tS hate their thaes cleanej and polished The Shoe Shining Annex. Women 'Shoe Shop, Fourth floor. At 74c At $1.85 Our "$230 shirts comprising shirts of woven madras, many of which come with satin stripes. Sizes 14 to 17 in the lot July Clearance price, $1.85 each.

July Cleaamce. of Men's Union Suits Presents Cool Summer Underwear at Prices Greatly Reduced At 59c Extraordinary Values Men's union suits of nainsook and cool checked fabrics. Sizes 34 to 46 in the lot. July Clearance price, 59c. $1 Union Suits These men's, nainsook union suits are thoroughly desirable.

Sizes 34 to 46 in the lot. July Clearance price, 74c. At 98c Union Suits Men's white cotton knit summer union suits with quarter sleeves come in three quarter or ankle length. Sizes 34, 36 and 38. July Clearance price, 98c.

Sale of Men's Shirts I At $2.25 Our $3 and $350 shirts include beautiful patterns of woven madras, some with stripes. Sizes 14 to 17 in the lot. July Clearance price, $2.25 each. This is the opportunity of the season for men to buy splendid shirts at very great sayings. The July Clearance of Underwear Continues Chemises, $1.98 Bloomers, 79c Crepe de Chine envelope chemises Windsor crepe bloomers in white have ribbon shoulder straps and are have ruffles and elastic at the knees, daintily trimmed with lace.

elastic at waist. July Clearance price, $1.98. July Llearance price, 79c Gowns, $1 Nainsook nightgowns have lace tdging at the neck and armholes or trimmed with feather stitehing. July Clearance price, $1. new silk Men's fine cambric handkerchiefs with attractive colored initials, which regularly sell at $1.50 a box.

are selling in the July Clearance Sale at $1.15 for box of six. The Mens Shop-First Floor, Fifth Street Door 500 Pairs of Women's Colonials Now $3.98 Pair Formerly Priced To $7.50 All Sharply Reduced in the July Clearance -This offering alone is of great enough consequence to make it well worth while for women to come miles to buy shoes. But this is only one of the lots of shoes offered at great reductions in the July Clearance 'Sales. Thi. grouping comprise Colonials with welted soles and leather Lcuis heels in patent leather, black kid.

gray kid and brown kid. Also gray kid Oxfords with welted soles and military heels. All reduced for immediate selling to $3.98 the pair. Women's Shoe Shop Fourth Floor Low Shoes Formerly Priced. Jo siu Now $6.90 Pair Grouped in this lot are women's pumps and Oxfords in various leathers with low end high heels.

The leathers represented in the lot as a whole are patent, tan calf, black suede, black kid, brown kid" and gray kid. July Clearance price, $6.90 pair. Kimonos, $2.50 White dotted Swiss kimono, made in breakfast coat style have square collar, peckets and sashes. July Clearar.ce price, $2.50. Porch Dresses at $4.90 Sweaters Reduced to $3.95 Formerly Priced to $6.95 An odd lot of voile and gingham, porch dresses in striped, polka dot and plaid patterns.

Collars, cuffs, pockets, belt and sash effectively finish these dresses. July Clearance price, $4.90. Fnrmorlv Priced at $5. $5.95 and $6.95 Wool slip-on sweaters in fancy and plain stitches have purling to the waist line. Tuxedo or square collars: Pekin blue, rose, turquoise, coral and buff.

July Clearance price, $3.95. The Unjerwear Shop Second Floor i TBbeSmrlb-KassonBasemeni From the Basement Underwear Section Summer Dresses $1.19 'Boys9 Tub Suits, $1.69 Brassieres July Clearance Sales Women's Low Shoes Redmced. Pumps, Oxfords and Colonials Formerly Priced to $6.50 Pair Now $3.98 Pair Extraordinary value giving is the rule, not the exception in the Economy Basement. But the July Clearance has brought to the front values which take their place in events unmistakably out, of the ordinary Even for the Economy Basement. Included in this great assortment of women's low shoes are Oxfords in brown and black kid and patent leather.

Pumps in patent leather, gun metal and kid. Colonials in patent leather and black kid. Some of these have high heels, others low heels. While every size may not be found in each individual style, all sizes are included in the lot as a whole. Regardless of the fact that former prices of these pumps.

Oxfords and Colonials ranged all the way to $6.50 a pair, every pair, in this lot has been reduced without regard to the former price to $3.98 the pair. The $mith-Kasson Economy Basement Continuing July Clearance Sale of Hosiery Price Redactions of Great Advantage in Hosiery for Women and for Men Women's full fashioned boot silk and fiber silk hose with re-enforced feet come in black" and several colors, slightly imperfect. July Clearance price -7-64c Pair Women's fine quality lisle hose with reinforced feet come in black, white and Cordovan. Some have mock seams, some are slightly imperfect. July Clearance price 29c Pair The Smiih-Kasson Economy Basement Men's white cotton hose have re-enforced feet "and are to be had in all sizes.

These are priced very low in the July Clearance at three pairs for 50c or 19c TP. air.