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» October 17, 1925 WINNETKA TALK 39 U. S., STATE DIFFER ON RAIL RATE BOOST Illinois Commerce Commission Fails to Approve 20 Per Cent Increase Granted Roads Following the decision of the Inter- state Commerce commission this week granting the Chicago and North West- ern railroad a 20 per cent increase in commutatiofi rates for suburban traffic within Illinois, the Illinois Com- merce commission refused to approve the increase and announced that the hearing before the state body would proceed. The outcome of this hearing 1s doubtful, as it is reported that some of the Illinois commissioners feel that if the federal commission is allowed to have the say in this matter it will take away all the:power of the Illinois commission over the railroads. There are several courses of action which may be taken, most of which will tie the rate increase problem into still further knots. The state com- mission may announce a decision for the same 20 per cent increase which the Interstate Commerce commission allowed, in which event all complica- tions will be smoothed out and the rate increase will go into effect No- vember 23. What appears more likely is that the commission will grant an increase of less than the 20, per cent asked by.the railroad, thus putting be- fore thé™dtter the question of which order to=obey. Charge Failure to Co-operate In the controversy between the state and fedéfal commissions the latter charges "fat the state body failed to co-operate: in a joint hearing which was suggested. No reply to this state- ment has been made by the Illinois body. In the petition for the rate increase the North Western road claimed that it was losing large sums of money year- ly in the suburban service. The ad- vance was merely to cover part of the annual deficit, it was said, and the rail- road would still lose more than $600,- 000 yearly on its commutation busi- ness. Railroad officials maintained that the increase was necessary to keep up the standard of service which had been given in the past. When the petition was first filed by the road there was a storm of protest from north shore communities as well as those to the west of Chicago which are served by the North Western. A body known as the Suburban Citizens' committee was formed to fight the pro- posed increase, and flatly took its stand against such action. Commuters Want Service North shore communities, for the most part, seemed slightly more open to the arguments of the railroad. There were several meetings held in Chicago last winter at which represen- tatives of certain villages met high officials of the railroad, and at one meeting it was definitely stated by rep- resentatives of certain - villages that the increase would not be opposed if a guarantee of better service was given. As far as the north shore is concerned there seems to have been little further action in the matter. If put into effect, the rate increase will mean that 10 ride commutation tickets between Wilmette and Chi- cago will advance from $2.20, the present price, to $2.64; 25 ride tickets will advance from $4.73 to $5.68 and 60 ride tickets from $7.15 to $8.58. The decision of the Illinois Commerce com- mission is expected soon. Father of Mrs. Ripley Taken by Death in West Funeral services for Hampton L. Story, 90 years of age, father of Mrs. Robert Ripley, 29 Indian Hill road, were held last Friday morning at the Chapel of the Flowers in Forest Lawn cemetery, Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. Story was born at Cambridge, Vt. in 1835 and served in the Union army throughout the Civil war. He was vice-president of the Story and Clark Piano company, Chicago. Mrs. Melvin Chatten, 1025 Densmore road, regent for the Kaskaskia chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, attended the reception given Thursday at the Drake hotel by the Chicago chapter, in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the organization of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Winnetka 2176 IN THIS SHOP following an Antiseptic Shampoo, we use the Deep THERAPY LAMP for dry- ing the hair. Relieves dry and itching scalp. Expert Facial Massage and knowledge of applying corrective cosmetic to the skin. Ethel M. Taylor 818 Elm Street _ Winnetka, IIL fore Saturday. LILAC TEA ROOM 576 Lincoln Avenue Beginning at once, we will do baking to order for those desiring that service if orders are received be- MRS. Y. L. ~~ Phone Winnetka 1820 JANSSON Confer with Merchants on License Ordinance The new license ordinance which was introduced at the last meeting of the Village council will not be passed at the next meeting, to be held Tuesday evening, October 20, it was announced by village officials this week. The Win- netka Chamber of Commerce has ex- pressed a desire to confer with mem- bers of the council about the proposed ordinance and further consideration will be given it before any action is taken, it was said. The ordinance as drafted provided license fees for sev- eral types of business which have not heretofore been taxed in that way. The Alicia Pratt School of Dancing reopens Friday October 16 Monday, Oct. 19 Winnetka Woman's Club Tuesday, Oct. 20 Hawthorn School, Glencoe Wednesday, Oct. 21 Evanston Woman's Club Thursday, Oct. 22 Winter Club, Lake Forest 1125 DAVIS STREET University 2433 Mrs. Paul F. Williams was hostess Beginning and advanced classes recently at two dinner parties at her comprising Character, Ranto- home at 487 Ash street. She enter- mime, Eccentric astiques, Dance Dramas, and the newest ball room steps, including "The Charleston." tained a group of friends Tuesday, October 6, and Wednesday evening of this week. RS * Duncan Studios (Shop of Elizabeth and Arthur Duncan) 812 Elm Street, Winnetka Exclusive art creations and furnishings from all parts of the world to suit American homes. INTERIOR DECORATIONS Antiques--Tapestries--Brocades Fabrics of all Kinds Consultation, Planning and Designing of Interiors for Country Houses. Experienced shoppers are surprised at the indi- vidual character and quality of the gifts and decorations displayed in our studios. Get It Stepped Up!-- Snow and sleet on October 9! Cold weather puts a heavy load on your battery. Get your generator stepped up so that it will feed more power into your battery. We'll do it for you. " u Starting, Lighting, and Ignition Work WINNETKA EXIDE BATTERY SERVICE Opposite Winnetka Post Office Winnetka 1387 552-554 Lincoln Ave. WINNETKA A TL Ty i poy haw i AR HRY