Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 74, 21 January 1910 — Page 4

. THE RICmiOXD PAJLJLAD1U3I AND SUX-TELEGRAM, FRIDAY, JANUARY 2l, 1910.

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The Richmond Palladium and Son-Telegram Published and owned by the PALLADIUM PRINTING CO. Issued 7 days each week, evenings and Sunday morning. Office Corner North 9th and A streets. Home Phone 1121. RICHMOND. INDIANA. Rndolph G. Leeds Editor Charles M. Morgan ... Managing Editor Carl Bernhardt Associate Editor V. It. Tonndstone News Editor.

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A RIGHT AND ITS SAFEGUARDS

In council last night the Mayor incorporated in his address the report of the city attorney on the subject of franchises. In this report the j city attorney made the point which the Palladium has Insisted on for weeks, namely that if the city is to own the water works, or desires to have a provision whereby it may own either the water works or any other public service corporation, it must have the right to buy stock- This paper objected to the present franchise passed by the former Board of Public Works on the ground that It made no provision of this sort. (There are other objections, too.) Now that our contention that the right to buy in a lump sum is valueless and the city has come to see the value of owning stock, another point needs to be made. According to Poor's Manual for 1908 (a directory of corporations) we read the following: "Richmond Natural Gas Co. The company has 50 miles of pipe line, 80 gas wells. Capital stock $600,000." It Is obvious that, the city's right to buy stock ought to be safeguarded. Richmond wants only the right to buy the plant for the manufacture and delivery of gas in the city limits. It does not want the right to buy gas wells and fifty miles of pipe. Therefore, as we urged yesterday, there should be an investigation of this company and before a franchise is granted the city should be safeguarded along this line. In other words: What is the value of the Richmond Natural Gas Company's property (available for artificial gas) in Richmond? The capitalization of the artificial plant must not be watered by the outside gas wells, pipe lines and pumping stations. Council has the power to investigate the books of the company and to take evidence under oath. The right to buy stock is an important right. The right is worthless unless it is safeguarded. Richmond is entitled to the right and the safeguards.

This right to buy stock and the proper safeguards apply to every public service corporation and its franchises.

MERELY AN AMENDMENT. It appears from a perusal of the ordinance granting the Richmond Natural Gas company the right to manufacture artificial gas, that it is merely an amendment to the original franchise of 1886. That was a' broad franchise and the company's attorney did well to draw it up so. Attention has already been called to the fact that the city must be safeguarded if it has the right to buy stock. Richmond does not want to buy the Henry county plant. In addition, the original ordinance speaks of "successors or assigns." That is the part which gives the Richmond Natural Gas Co. the right to sell out and to destroy competition. In view of the fact that the old franchise is pretty broad and that the right to buy stock and real competition are made valueless by the present form why not have a new ordinance Instead of an amendment? There is a possibility that some little points might come up involving litigation if the present ordinance (which is an amendment to the original franchise ordinance) goes through. It will bo safer for Richmond if we start at the beginning. If there is nothing for the company to gain by merely altering the old franchise surely there is nothing to lose by having a new franchise.

WE REPEA T.

"And here let us say that we hpe that Richmond will never again delude itself that it can buy under the old style conditions which are so carefully framed and manipulated that they are worthless. "Let the city buy In a perfectly business-like way. Let it use the right granted by the legislature to buy stock." Palladium, Dec. 21, 1909. "The safeguard is the right of the city to buy stock at its pleasure. Let us say here and now that whether it is the water works the artificial gas plant every public utility shoiild have this provision. "Those who are perplexed as to municipalization and regulation of corporation will do well to consider the legal powers of the city, as set forth in the acts of 1909. Chapter 18S." Palladium, Dec. 23, 1909.

7 WINKLES (BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.) The Worried Manager. "What's the trouble?" asked the impresario's friend. "I can't keep my people down to their own lines of work. The prima donnas will kick and the ballet won't." A Thawful Thought. I do not want a pair of wings To speed me through the air, With snow and frost and other things In waiting for me there. O'er motor cars that shirk their task I cannot now enthuse. In days like these I only ask My trusty overshoes. The railway train, the trolley car May both refuse to budge. The safest, surest way by far Is to get out and trudge, And so I strike the lyre anew And bid my humble muse Inscribe a gentle tribute to My honest overshoes. Woes of the Absent-Minded. "Why don't you keep a memorandum book?" "I used to keep one," answered the forgetful person. "But it kept me so busy trying to remember where I had left it that I couldn't think of anything to write in it." In the Cellar. Now comes that feeling of despair When you walk down and see That little spot of coal dust where The fuel used to be. "Don't look a gif boss in de mouth," said Uncle Eben. "If you does you's ; liable to think about how much it ' g'ineter cost to feed 'im an refuse de i gif." Mr. Bliggins' Baskets. "Bliargins must be a liberal provider," said the observant citizen. "He always takes two baskets to market with him. But I wonder why one ! Breakfast Food Koat economical food. fiw-oM la e.oktng. Eenl ly ncd Quickly prepared n ored delicious and d. pvetbte la enenarter of the time required by Roltrd Oata. Yro-re ft ! by free sample at 7our grocer's. Ratste ! Mlfla St. Leerfe. Me. mm e',ej iweaaf

basket Is so large the other so small?"

"The large basket," replied Miss j Cayenne, "is to carry the money to j market and the small one is to bring the provisions back." Rich Men's Gifts Are Poor beside this: "I want to go on record as saying that I regard Electric Bitters as one of the greatest gifts that God has made to woman, writes Mrs. O. Rhinevault, of Vestal Center, N. Y., "I can never forget what it has done for me." This glorious medicine gives a woman buoyant spirits, vigor of body and jubilant health. It quickly cures Nervousness, Sleeplessness, ! Molannlintv MftftHnpho RrmkanTna Fainting and Dizzy Spells; soon builds up the weak, ailing and sickly. Trv them. 50c. at A. G. Luken & Co. COUNCIL SHOULD HAVE MORE POWER This Opinion Expressed by Mayor Zimmerman at the Meeting Last Night. OPPOSED TO STATE LAWS HIS HONOR SAYS THAT THEY SHOULD BE CONSIDERABLY ALTERED BOARD OF WORKS MUST WORK OVERTIME. Mayor Zimmerman expressed himself very emphatically in council meet ing last evening in regard to several of the present laws. His honor stated that the council did not have enough to do and that it should have more power and more control. Under the present law he stated the board of works was worked overtime and bore the burden and responsibility of it all. He declared that he thought the law in that respect would be repealed some day, but that inasmuch as it was the law now, such a course would have to be pursued, despite the objectionable features. Mayor Zimmerman stated that the city fathers should take care of their "children"; that the board of works had entirely enough on its hands. Wants City Treasurer. The mayor declared that he was also opposed to doing away with the office of city treasurer, because he believed that one was needed in Richmond. Mayor Zimmerman stated that while the board of works apparently had so-

preme power under the law, it was not the intention of the board to "bull" anything through, and that it was willing and ready at all times to hear all sides of the argument and would carefully consider all matters before passing judgment. A communication was presented to council by Councilman Bartel, signed by Mrs. Sarah A. Wrigley to the effect that considerable difficulty was experienced in the summer by the women in getting on the street cars, owing to the high steps. This is only true on the summer cars and, as they will be put into use soon, it was suggested that the matter be investigated. Councilman Williams suggested that new cars be built instead of the steps being lowered. The matter was referred to the committee on railroads.

An ordinance for the appropriation for the city's part of the Fairview sewer expense, amounting to 53S4.S3, was presented. Councilman Englebert stated that there had been considerable complaint over the sewer because the inlets had sunk down in places, and he thought the matter should be straightened out by the contractor before the appropriation was made. It will be investigated. MASONIC CALENDAR, Friday evening, Jan. 21 King Solomon's Chapter, No. 4, R. A. M., called meeting. Past Master Degree. Free Sample Helps IVeali Women So many of the ills of women are due to constipation that too much warning cannot be given them to keep the bowels well open. They have a modesty and timidity about this that is positively dangerous to their health. It is a function that is as necessary as air and food and should not be avoided. But It is Important to know the remedy best suited to woman's needs. Cathartic pills and tablets are too powerful and salts and purgative waters are both powerful and nauseating. What Is wanted Is something: milder and better tasting, but which at the same time Is promptly effective. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin fills these requirements and Is being- taken by thousands of Intelligent American women. They not only use It themselves, but bavins found -It effective in their own case, they keep It In the house for other members of the family, for we are all called upon at some time or other to use such, a remedy. It Is a safe and reliable laxative tonic and can be conveniently obtained of any i druggist At fifty cents and one dollar a bottle. Before buying a bottle of your druggist the doctor Invites you to make a i test of It at his expense, and when you 1 are satisfied it Is what you want you can buy It In the regular way. Just as thousands are doing. So. If you will send your name and address to Dr. Caldwell he will send you a sample bottle free of, charge. Thousands of people owe the present good health of their families to applying , for a free sample bottle, for in this way ; thev learned of an effective and In ex-! pensive cure for constipation. Indigestion, liver trouble, sick headache, sour stomach and troubles of that kind that come from a disordered stomach, liver or bowels. The familv of Harry T. Keeker. 203 "W. Monroe street. Chicago, are among the! legions who highly praise this grand laxative and are glad to publicly say so. Dr. CaldweQ personally will be pleased to give you any medical advice you may desire for yourself or family pertaining to the stomach. liver or bowels absolutely free of charge. Explain your case In a letter and he will reply to you In detail. For the free sample simply send your name and address on a postal card or otherwise. For either request the doctor's addrese Is Ir. W. B. Caldwell. R.504 CsUdwell building. MonticeUo. HL

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