Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 316, 16 November 1914 — Page 6

' THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. MONDAY, NOV. 16, 1914.

RATE REDUCTION GETS APPROVAL OF CONSUMERS Commission's Action in Cutting Minimum Charge to 25 Cents Per Horsepower Pleases Committee.

WILL INSPECT PLANTS State Board Promises to Place Valuation on Properties" as Basis for Rate Schedule. President Bavis of the board of public works was in a very well-satisfied frame of mind today as a result of bis trip to Indianapolis Saturday where he, with several Richmond business men. appeared before the Indiana Public Utilities commission. At this hearing the commission promptly permitted a temporary reduction of the mimlmum charge for electric current used for power from 75 cents per horsepower per month to 25 cents, pending an appraisement of the two local electric plants and dismissed the city's petition for a further S.R per cent reduction in power rates. The commission also announced that the Richmond City Water Works company in charging the city rentals for the 29 intermediate fire hydrants in use in the city was acting without authority and that the commission would not tolerate such charges. This means an annual saving to the city on its water bills of $1,595, a consider-! able item. Bavis Explains Stand. At the meeting Mr. Bavis made known to the commission that the city had no objection to the reduction of the minimum power charge from 75 cents to 25 cents, provided a further power rate reduction was not authorized. If the power rates were again to be lowered, he informed the commission, the city wanted the minimum power charge fixed at 40 cents. The commission declared its intention of making a physical appraisement of the two Richmond electrical CLOAKS For $2.98 Choice of Lot ladies' and Misses' Coals, worth up to $15.00. Now $2.98. For $4.98 Ix)t IjadW-s' and Misses colored and black Coats, worth up to $23.50. Choice for $4.98. For $9.98 31 Toadies' and Misses colored and black Coats, worth up to $25.00. Choice for $9.98. DRESS SKIRTS $1.98 Lot odd Skirts. $4.00 to $5.00 value. Choice $1.98. Dress Skirts $2.98 Lot worth up to $7.00. Choice $2.98. Children's Dresses 2 to 14 years in Percale, Gingham, Poplin Etc. All reduced. Now 54c to $2.50. WAISTS Seo the counter of White Waists in al! the newest models, long sleeves, $1.50 and $2.00 goods. Now 89c. Just for Fun 25c Ix)t White Waists assorted styles and sizes, goods we sold freely at 9Sc, for quick clearance 25c.

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plants for the purpose of securing accurate data for rate making puppssea. A petition to this effect was filed with the commission by the Richmond Light, Heat &" Power company last summer and under the law the commission 1b required to act upon it. Pending this Investigation, ' Chairman Duncan announced, the commission was willing to ignore the city's petition for a further rate reduction and would temporarily establish a minimum power charge of 25 cents per horsepower per month. Power Users Speak. In presenting the city's case to the commission City Attorney Bond and Superintendent Kleinknecht of the municipal plant as well as Mr. Bavis

spoke. Local power users were repre sented by C. W. Jordan of the Commercial club and J. M. Lontz, a manufacturer. These men united with the city officials in urging plant appraise ments and minimum power charge reduction. Mr. Bavis made one assertion to the commission members which met with the general approval of all members of the Richmond delegation. He said that after the physical appraisement of the two local plants had been made he thought it no more than just than to have the city plant's valuation made the standard for rate-making purposes, it being thoroughly modern and best equipped to render the most efficient service. He said if the competing plant's valuation was to be taken as the rate making standard a premium would be placed on inefficiency and a handicap would be imposed on both the municipal plant and its patrons. "If the light heat and power company will not bring its electrical plant up to the standard of the city plant it should not be protected by the establishment of rates which would benefit it and handicap the city plant," Mr. Bavis asserted. It is expected that the commission's experts will have completed appraisements of the two local plants by February and then the commission will take up the work of drafting joint lighting and power rate schedules. Power users who have one or more horsepower motors and use more than Sjii.oO worth of electricity a month, are not affected by the change in the minimum charge. The consumers who use less than that amount will be favored, tui a consumer with a 10-horsepower motor who uses less than 2.50 worth of current a month, the monthly saving in the minimum charge will be $5. This applies relatively to all kinds of motors of any horsepower. Consumers who use from 25 cents to 75 cents worth of current per horsepower a month will also be benefited by the lower minimum. PETTICOATS Messaline Petticoats, all colors and lengths, $3.00 values. Anniversary sale $1.98. See the silk Jersey Top Petticoats with silk flounce, $3.00 values. This sale $2.25. One special lot of near Silk Petticoats, all colors; $1.50 values; to close out 69c Cover All Aprons Extra long Gingham and Percale, light or dark. This sale, 44c. Bed Spreads 89c This is a $1.25 value; during this sale, 89c. See the full fringed spread, $1.50 quality. This number for $1.12. Blankets 98c Pair Case heavy cotton, extra large. Grey, Tan or White, $1.50 goods. Now 98c. Case 70x80 in same color as above, $2.00 kind. This sale, $1.25. St. Mary's Wool Blankets Case 70x84 inch, 5 lbs., Grey or White, $5.00 is the regular price. Now, $4.00. UMBRELLAS 98c See this special by all means. They were bought for the Christmas trade. La

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Confidence of the purchasing public is the greatest asset of any store. We believe and have always believed that every customer, rich or poor, young or old, is entitled to the same the lowest and only price without the asking.

CANOPUS UNHARMED ASSERTS CHURCHILL

LONDON. Nov. 16. ReportB that the English battleship Canopus had met with disaster were scouted by Winston Churchill, first lord of the admiralty, in replying to questions put to him in the house of commons this afternoon. Mr. Churchill declared that he believed the Canopus to be safe. At the time of the recent British defeat off the Chilean coast, inquiries were made as to why the Canopus had not been with the Goodhope and Monmouth. BRIDGE WILL OFFER (Continued from Page One.) structure strong enough to be safe under the loads the present one is compelled to undergo and adequate for the now greatly increased traffic over what the old bridge was planned for as well as future requirements for a growing city like Richmond. "When this time comes the new south end bridge will fill a very important requirement. Interurbans and other traffic can be diverted there while a new Main street bridge is being built. This will prevent dangerously overloading the old Doran bridge." Mr. Mueller believes that when a new bridge is built at Main street the present one can be moved to a convenient location south of the-proposed new south bridge. The present bridge would have to be taken apart any way and while in this condition it would be an easy matter to clean it by sand blasting and thoroughly painting it, as well as replace any bad parts with new. The total cost of thoroughly repairing the bridge and moving it to a new southern location would not be in excess of $30,000, Mr. Mueller believes. Away from factory and locomotive smoke fumes in such a location and relieved from interurban traffic it would probably still have thirty years of usefulness. Such an arrangement would provide the south side with a second bridge many years sooner than It could obtain one otherwise and t the same time would save the county a large sum of money through not "scrapping" the old bridge.

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We would indeed be ungrateful and unappreciative if we did not make acknowledgement for the hearty and very generous response on the first and opening day of our (Everything Reduced) Twentieth Anniversary Sale. The service was not as good and prompt as we should have liked. We all did the very best we could. We want to again say, "Thank you," for the patience, assistance and good will on the part of many customers who did not get prompt attention.

This is the busy spot. There is a saving on every Coat, Suit, Skirt, Waist and Rain Coat. All of our late New York purchases are included us to make delivery this week, selections should be made early. Come in the morning hours if at all possible.

dies' or Gents' 8-rlb American. Piece dyed Taffeta, $1.50 and $2.00. in most good stores. Over 200 to select from. Anniversary sale, 98c.

wide; goods that were sold at 85c to $1 a yard. Anniversary Sale, 69c yard. 49c a Yard We include our entire stock of all wool French challies In both light and dark shades: just the thing for children's wear, house dresses, dressing sacques, etc., etc. These goods were formerly sold at 75c a yard. Anniversary Sale, 49c yard. $1.75 a Yard One piece of 52-inch white chinchilla cloth, for evening coats and children's wear, etc., etc. A regular $3 value. Anniversary Sale, $1.75. 45c a Yard One counter of 36 to 42inch all wool dress goods. Included in this lot are serges, granites, batistes, novelties, etc., goods that sold regularly from 59c to 75c a yard. Anniversary Sale, 45 yard. LADIES' GLOVES 79c Pair Just received a new shipment of ladies' cape gloves. These goods come in the English tans and brown; a glove that usually sells at $1.25 a pair. Anniversary Sale, 79c. 43c Pair Special lot of ladies' chamoisette gloves they come in

WOOL DRESS GOODS SECTION 89c a Yard One lot of wool dress materials in a good range of weaves and colors; goods that were sold from $1 to $1.25 a yard. The width is 42 to 45 inches. All new, desirable goods. Anniversary Sale, 89c yard. $1.19 a Yard Fifteen pieces of EO-inch fancy suitings, in novelty stripes and diagonals in brown, blue, green or wines; just the thing for suits or separate skirts; regular $1.50 and $2 values. Anniversary Sale, $1.19 yard. $2.00 a Yarfc One piece of 56-inch black astrakhan coating, regular $3 value. Anniversary Sale $2. 69c a Yard Twelve pieces of all wool dress materials, in granite, batiste, shadow checks, serges, etc., etc., in a good range of colors; from 40 to 45 inches

SOCIETY WOMAN

ON FIRING LINE MRS. SETH BARTON FRENCH. Mrs. Seth Barton French, a well known American society woman of New York and Newport, who has been in charge of one of the American hos pital in Paris, has thrilled her friends by a description of her experiences while on the firing line along the Aisne, whither she journeyed for the purpose of studying the methods employed in the field hospitals. "I had the good fortune to be driving a few officers in my car during the height of a terrific artillery duel between the French and German forces. When the officers left me to participate in the fighting, I watched the proceedings from a wooded height," said Mrs. French. "I could see shells bursting in the air directly over gun pits. I could hear the scream of shells and the cries of the dying. One such experience is enough in a lifetime."

EVERYTHING REDUCED

white only, with either the white or black embroidery backs. These goods guaranteed to wash. Anniversary Sale, 43c. 22c Pair Here you will find a complete line of children's and infants' woolen gloves and mittens. They came in white, pink, blue, red or black, all priced at Anniversary Sale, 22c. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bring a carefully prepared memorandum of all your wants. There is a saving on everything.

Knit Underwear ESSEX MILLS FOREST MILLS Every Garment Reduced. WOMEN'S UNDERWEAR Union Suits 45c Heavy ribbed cream fleece or lighter weight bleached fleece. They are perfect garments, cut full, perfectly finished.

CONOMY

WRITES Oil BIBLE The following has been contributed by Mrs. Esther C. Hiatt Stewart of Economy. Mrs. Stewart Is a W. C. T. U. worker. Every woman is the daughter of Almighty God, as every man is his son. Each was created in the divine image and for each the path of duty and destiny is the same. He has given to neither power over the other. Man was not made subject to woman, nor should woman be sub ject to man. Neither men's rights nor woman's rights should be considered but human rights. The right of each, the rights of all. Eve was the first woman, the wife of Adam, the mother of all living souls. Mary was the mother of Jesus, the son of the Living God. After he was betrayed woman embalmed his body. woman was the first to greet him when he bursted the bands asunder and triumphed over the grave. Woman was first commissioned to go and proclaim the glad tidings of his resurrection. It was woman that kissed the feet of Jesus and annointed them with ointment and wiped them with the hairs of her head. Deborah, a woman of eminent wisdom and holiness, a prophetess and a Judge of the people of Israel was superior to any woman of whom we have any record in the history of the Hebrews, from Moses to David, an interval of more than four hundred years. Hannah was the wife of Elkana and the mother of Samuel the prophet. Miriam was a prophetess and the sister of Moses and Aaron. Anna, a prophetess, was the daughter of Penuel, she was a widow four score and four years. She departed not from the temple, but served God with fasting and praj-er night and day. Sarah was the wife of Abraham, Her faith was so great the prophets commended her. Abrigail was the wise and beautiful wife of Nabal. When her husband had exposed himself to the anger of Daj vld, Abigail hastened to meet David j with his four hundred men and she j commanded bim to stop the wild pursuit of the army (and he did so) and thus she was able to protect her fam ily. Delila, a woman of the Philistine city, married the most gigantic man

Union Suits 62c Compare these with regular 75c quality. Silk tape neck, crochet trimmed; a little heavier than the 45c quality.

Union Suits 79c Heavy weight, bleached fleece. This is an exceptionally good quality; comes high ueck, long sleeve, or Dutch neck, elbow sleeve. $1.00 value.

Medium Weight Union 67c Medium weight, but not fleeced. A good fall weight. High neck, long sleeve, low neck, no sleeve, Dutch neck, elbow sleeve. All ankle length.

Women's Vests Pants 45c Fine ribbed, cream bleached fleece, silk reck, crochet trimmed.

$1.00 Wool Vests and Pants 59c Sizes 7, 8, 9 (40, 42, 44 bust) also size 34. These are perfect garments, but are slightly soiled. Only five dozen in the lot.

JOSEPH DEEM DIES OF TUBERCULOSIS

EATON, O., Nov. 16. Joseph Deem. 56, son of the late John T. Deem, died Sunday afternoon at 1:30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. King, West High street, from the effects of tuberculosis, from which he had suffered for more than a year and a half. He is survived by his mother, his wife and two children. Minor Deem, of Eaton, and Harry W. Deem, of Grand Rapids, Mich. Mrs. King is a sister. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 at the King home, conducted by Rev. George H. Smith, pastor of St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal church. Interment will be made in Mound Hill cemetery. the world has any history of, he slew three thousand people in one day. Other women of Israel were prominent and exercised good and wide influence in their day. Esther, the fair queen; Huldah, the inspired prophetess; Naomi, the model mother-in-law; and Ruth, her model daughter-in-law; Rebecca, Leah, Judith, Rachel, Lydia, Joanna and Phebe. And now we have here two names of Bible women, so few to compare with the many names in the sacred word. And last of all, but not least, every civilized nation owes much to its women. A large assortment of colors and sizes in Coats, espec ially priced for cold weather.; All this week, Knollenbergs Store. Ceylon's new college of tropical agriculture will be one of the largest institutions of the kind in the world. TABLETS FOR CONSTIPATION LIVES, STOMACI AND BOWELS No Otar3 ast as Good' Wrtta tor FRSC SAXPUt VIOi-AX TABLET CO. There Is Health In Every Tablet,

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CHILDREN'S UNDERWEAR Union Suits 45c Pure white, cream or gray fleece; cut full size and perfectly proportioned ; special fullness through the seat. Extra sizes, 13 to 16 years 59c. Wool Union Suits 90c Forest Mills; cream for girls and gray for boys. The very highest grade of material is used in this merchandise and the same fabric is used in the children's as in the ladies garments. Extra sizes, 13 to 16 years, $1.12. MEN'S UNDERWEAR $1.25 Men's Union Suits 89c Heavy, close-ribbed cream union suit, closed crotch pearl buttons, cut full, sizes 34 to 44. and or tape Men's Wool Unions $2.25 Richmond made; gray ribbed, closed crotch, 34 to 46.

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J Tkm Importance of raeorve strength mad pan t tale HI .mi 4Ht ia Sftt'm KmmUIn HUhmfrmmAhmkUmthimlm. If you want the celebrated Kryptok bi-focal lenses or a pair of the highest grade Toric Lenses correctly fitted to your eyes, call on Optometrist 10 North Ninth Street. The only strictly optical store in Richmond. Try Cooper's Blend Coffee Carl F. Weisbrod Piano Tuning and Repairing. Phone 2095. in this sale. In order for Good Warm WOOL UNDERWEAR For Women Half Wool Vests and Pants 67c. Heavy weight grey wool, sizes 4. 6, 6. Forest Mills. Hand silk crochet trimmed. Good warm garments. Wool Vests and Pants 90c The very best quality, medium and heavy weight, ribbed, also heavy weight, flat shaped vests. Half Wool Union $1.35 These are splendid garments. Have the new Forest Mills weave. Made with wide elastic gussets, giving more room in the thigh, made with smooth, flat seams. Silk and Wool Union $2.25 Heavy weight. Fine or heavy ribbed. Silk is ever warmer than wool, a silk and wool garment wears better and shrinks less. Highrock Cotton Fleeced Shirts and Drawers, 45c Extra heavy cotton fleece, also close ribbed cream fleece. All sizes.

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