Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 38, Number 22, 5 December 1912 — Page 8

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THE KICHJIOXP PAJULADiyil AND SUX TELEGRAM, THURSDAY DECEMBER 5, 1912.

HEW WATER WORKS CONTRACT IS READY Bids Will Be Asked on Alt- ; ered Contract by Board of Works Next Monday.

MADE MANY CHANGES

No Assurance that Either Company Will Submit a New Bid.

EARLHAM GRADUATE WORKING IN CHINA

Provisions In the water works contract on which the city will solicit bids was changed by the board of works today. It is expected that bidding companies will be Inclined to submit offers now. The board will advertise for bids on the contract next Monday. The assignment clause was altered by City Attorney Gardner so that it now stipulates that the city is the only corporation to which the contract can be assigned after a term of five years. Some of the members of the board believed that the. franchise should be drawn up so that the city could buy the plant at any time. This was not changed, as it was not thought the city could buy the plant until long kfter the expiration of the five years. This has been the chief demand of the bidding companies. The capacity of the pump was regulated so that no special pump Is required. It must however, be modern end have a capacity of 5,000,000 galSons. Several pumps are now on the market which are considered superior ko the pump designated in the original contract. City Attorney Gardner announced tnat the' contract could be annulled according to law if the contract required a certain make of pump, because this act would tend to stifle competition. Asked Many Changes. . E. M. Campfield requested the board

o have the contract altered so that j

the company which receives the franchise can bond the plant, If a $50,000 Extension is demanded by the board jof works. Mr. Campfield told the fcoard that, according to the franchise, jlf the company did not have this privi8ege it would be forced to bond their company unnecessarily high. City Attorney Gardner said that no demands would be made of the company which would be unreasonable, as the council and people of the city would not stand for any injustice. "We would cot want the company to bond the jplant to the extent of $2,000,000 if it was only worth $600,00.0 and the franchise only allows the company to ftond the plant for $600,000," said Mr.

Gardner. The fine of $25 per day for

every day after the stipulated time .which the company is given to make n extension will not be forced upon the company unless the corporation is unreasonable was an explanation given Mr. Campfield by the mayor. . Attorney Henry U. Johnson, representing the city did not agree with jMr. Campfield that the water works company had made more money durin thp "aet years than it would make jn tbv t'ire. Mr. Campfield told the (board the city is growing so rap'idly that many additional extensions would necessarily have to be made at a great expense to the company. Also ithe price of coal and every other article necessary to the plant would be jhlgber, according to Campfield. He heldi that the city was getting the best iof a long franchise rather than the company, Mr. Johnson told the board that the most unreasonable part of the Agreement was for the franchise to xtend for a perlqd of twenty-live (years. The appointment of a utility commission will regulate this according to the attorneys. The Pressure Test. ; It was decided to regulate the "pres. sure test" clause so that the test demanded of the companies will not be demanded until all improvements necssary fbr the test can be made by

Ithe company. According to Mr. Campjfleld all ' Improvements can be made within tuvo years after the franchise has been" given. The contract will be!

jchanged and the time required for (improvements will be changed from three to two years. 1 The clause limiting the building material of the company to brick and concrete was changed and a roof of "GETS-IT" Will Get Any Corn, Sure! . Mmost Like Magic. Guaranteed.

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THOMAS ELLIOTT. Thomas M. Elliott, of Hongkong, an Earlham graduate, and Arthur Rugh, of Shanghai, China, a graduate of Wittenburg college, will be the guests of the local Y. M. C. A. at supper this evening at 6:30. These men have been engaged in Y. M. C. A. work in China for several years and expect to return again. They will have a most interesting story to tell of that vast empire, its commerce, educational institutions, and the enthusiasm with which the business men and educators welcome the work of the American Young Men's Christian Association. The secretaries representing the Y. M. C. A. in foreign countries are among the strongest that have been graduated from our American colleges and many of them have been sought for high positions in the educational institutions of many of the great cities in the Far East. Any man interested in this notice may have a place reserved for him at the table this evening by phoning the Y. M. C. A.. No. 1908.

WALL STREET HAS SERIES OF CHILLS Over Investigation of Secret Operations of the Stock Exchange. (National News Association) NEW YORK, Dec. 5. Stock exchange brokers here today experienced a series of chills when it became known that when the Pujo money trust committee meets in Washington Monday it will consider the matter of the secret operations of the New York stock exchange. Samuel Untermeyer has repeatedly declared the Pujo committee would give the stock exchange "an airing.

any material can be placed over the company's buildings. The board reported to Attorney Johnson that they had no assuranoe from either company that bids would be received from them but they believe bids will be received because of the changes made. Mr. Johnson said he did not believe either company would submit a bid which would be reasonable or which the city would accept. "The city reserves the right to refuse any bids if not satisfactory and if the bids are too high we will await the action of the state legislature toward a utility commission," said Mr. Johnson.

LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM. WASHINGTON. Dec. 5. Bills to force drastic changes in stock exchanges and clearing house associations throughout the country will be Introduced in congress In January. This announcement was made here today by Rep. Pujo of Louisiana, chairman of the house committee on banking and currency, whose investigation of the money trust and its ramifications will be resumed on Monday. "I believe it has been clearly shown that the stock exchanges and some of the produce exchanges, as well as omst of the clearing house associations are conspiracies in restrain of trade," Baid Pujo, "as such their business should be fired from the malls and I am sure the committee will recommend such

! action. In listing securities by restric

tions and by imposed limitations the clearing houses and exchanges become vast monopolies. The New York stock

exchange is a striking example of this

domination. If they are not reorganized they will be treated exactly as the Louisiana

Lottery was treated. I do not believe

federal incorporation of stock exchanges will be attempted but federal supervision will be demanded. Prosecutions, both civil and criminal, may result from our investigations. We will produce the facts and call attention to the reforms we deem necessary and urge new laws to cope with the situation." Among the bills to be introduced will be one prohibiting the limitations on the listing of securities on stock exchanges, prohibition of memmers" limitations, and federal supervision.

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GRAND JURY IS READY TO REPORT

Members of the grand jury today inspected the county jail, Home for Friendless Women and the county infirmary. A report probably will be made to Judge Fox tomorrow. It is understood that other indictments have been returned by the grand jury, although this matter has not been made public. The grand jury has returned five indictments so far, three being against Dr. James D. Kerr, of Greensfork, indicted on the charge of illegal sale of Intoxicating liquor and one against Mrs. Mae Feu Moore, acquitted on the charge of murder and Harry Kelly who was sentenced to the county jail on the charge of criminal assaulL

No, Indeed. Ignorance of the law does not prevent the losing lawyer from collecting bis blll.-Puck.

OBSTINACY. There is something in obstinacy which differs from every other human passion. Whenever it fails it never recovers, but either breaks like iron or crumbles sulkily away like a fractured arch. Most other passions have their period of fatigue and rest, their sufferings and their cure, but obstinacy has no resource, and the first wound is mortal. Johnson.

THE DE

RUM WITH VIGOR Pennsylvania Disciplines Its Employes Whose Habits Are Not Exemplary. Employes of the Pennsylvania railroad have been disturbed for several days by the discovery that the heads of the various departments of the system have authorized espionage for the purpose of determining the identity of the men, particularly those In the train Bervice, who have been in the habit of drinking intoxicating liquors during and after their day's work . As a result of investigations made very quietly several men are said to have been punished by reductions Several men to save their poslons, it is said, have voluntarily accompanied representatives of the officials to the offices of justices of the peoce and taken the pledge. An official of the company denied that measures have been taken to secure proof of violations of the order prohibiting the drinking of intoxicants. "The heads of the departments," he said, "have been instructed to take measures for the correction of the habits of their men if they need correcting and a quiet investigation has been made. You can't run trains and drink rum at the same time and the Pennsylvania insists that its men shall be of exemplary habits. "Nobody has been obliged to take the pledge. If any one has sworn off he has done so on his own free will. No one has been discharged, but a few men have been disciplined. The number is remarkably small."

MISS GASTON SPOKE Miss Laura Gaston, head of the music department at Earlham college, gave the first lecture In a series dealing with her recent trip to Europe. Miss Gaston confined herself to a description of Venice, illustrating her talk with interesting views of the famous city.

An Inch or So Bslow. "It's funny, began the long winded bore, "but nobody ever seems glad to see me. "Well, and have you never found out the cause of your unpopularity?" "No; I can't discover It." "That's strange, because It's right under your very nose. Philadelphia Press.

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tlonT "It's the question I've been trying to ask you for a whole year. Mabel, but you never would listen to me You'll, let me ask now. won't you? I I suppose so, Harry, If you are sure It's parliamentary. Cbicagoi Tribune. f . '

Her Queer Comment. "I've just been Introduced to Professor Smytbe. Such a charming man to talk to! lie doesn't make one feel a fool in spite of his cleverness. "Ah. my dear, but that's becanso of his cleverness. London Punch.

IN A FIGHT

Minor Coleman, colored, was arrested this morning in North Richmond for assault and battery upon Westley Rickman, also colored. Coleman will answer to the charge in police court Saturday morning.

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8light Mistake. "Walter, what does this mean 25 francs for two hard boiled eggs?" "Very sorry, sir. Slight mistake, sir. I've given you the bill intended for the American at the next table." Pele Mele. 1

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David A. Dennis promptly delivers best grade of OIL and GASOLINE for Oil and Gasoline Heaters nd Stoves. Cans furnished. Phone J470.

Many New Articles for Xmas The true gift giver of today is better known by the wisdom of his selection than by the amount of money he spends. So many things can be had at such moderate prices that the wants of any one may be satisfied. Gift things too that are distinctive and out of the ordinary. Leather Portfolios containing writing pad, date pad, address ease, stamp case and envelope case priced from 75c to $3.50. During December that distinctively individual perfume Mary Garden, $2X0 per or. New Supply Satin Skin Toilets and Creme & Poudre 81mon.

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(Extract from Nov. "World's Work") "The food consumed by New York City costs at the railroad and steamer terminals, 350 millions of dollars a year, but when it gets to the consumers' kitchens it costs 500 millions a year." THE NEW YORK STATE FOOD INVESTIGATING COMMISSION Has made a study of the food supply of the biggest city and reaches this conclusiong others: "The high cost of food in a city is beyond doubt due in a very kit, part to the chaotic and uneconomical system of handling that it undergoes." OUR WEEKLY SPECIAL GROCERY SELLING Relieves, in a measure, our customers of added costs incurred in the above manner, affording all who heed their economies opportunity to benefit by the quick handling of merchandise bought at "quick exchange" prices. Dependable merchandise properly bought, punctually received, immediately advertised and quickly sold must have a benefit to the purchaser. This Week's Economy BuIletiiB! Savings

Red Alaska Salmon New Pack, Argo Brand Large, Tall Cans Regular 20 Cent Seller 2 Large Cans 35 Cents

Granulated Sugar Cloth Bags Best Cane Quality 10 Lbs. Net Weight 59 Cents Per Bag

Canned Hominy New Pack Delicious Brand Large 10 Cent Cans 3 Cans Large 19 Cents

Prunes! Prunes! Prunes! The famous Caribou brand, first quality Santa Clara County New Crop, California stock. This brand is made famous for extraordinary quality and cure, thin skinned, small seeded and heavy meated fruit. SPECL4L IN POPULAR SIZE PACKAGES

MEDIUM SIZE FRUIT In 10 Lb. Wood Boxes $1.25 per Box Regular 15c Retail Grade.

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Your Choice of any of the Embraced Items

!9c for 1 can Select Lemon Cling Peaches 19c !9c for 1 pkg. Birdseye Matches, 5 boxes for 19c 19c for 1 box Baker's Cocoa, full 2 lb. size 19c 19c for 2 boxes 1 lb. Seeded Raisins, fancy 19c 19c for 6 bars 5c Lenox Soap 19c 19c for 1 pound New Mixed Nuts 19c !9cfor4 lb. can Royal Baking Powder ". . .19c 19c for three 10c boxes Vulcanol Polish .19c 19c for 1 box (3 lbs.) Gloss Starch 19c 19c for 1 pint 25c bottle Grape Juice 19c 19c for 1 pint bottle Sunbeam Catsup l9c 19c for 1 can 25c French Mushrooms l9c 19c for 1 can genuine Bartlett Pears 19c 19 Cents for 1 large fancy 25c Mackerel 19c

Look Through This list Carefully. Don't Miss an Item. Each an Economy.

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ZSejSto&pfilie ChristmasSpirii

There is no time in the year that is enjoyed by the children more than Xnas. ;

Why not make them happy, first of all?' Our stock of Children's Goods is complete. CHILDREN'S ROCKERS in reed or solid oak. Priced 75c, $1.25, $1.75, $2.00 up to $4.00. Misses' Rockers in any style.

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Mission Desk and Chair Like Cut

Just the place for children to keep their books and papers. Special price for Xmas $1.98.

But be sure and not forget Baby. He would enjoy one of our nice high Chairs, either stationary or adjustable, with rockers or wheels. Priced $1.00, $1.75, $225 up to $4.50.

We deliver when you want it. A nice, large Rocker with every purchase of $25.00 or more Remember, only 16 more days to buy for Xmas. Buy now.

GARFIELD SCHOLARS, have you joined our Composition Contest? We Pay Freight to Any Point

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