Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 324, 28 December 1915 — Page 6

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, TUESDAY, DEC. 28, 1915. Sport News

SPORT PLEADS WITH ROOTERS TO BACK TEAM Asks Discontinuance of Ruinous and Ugly Practice of Hissing the Richmond Players. BY THE OLD SPORT. Last -week there appeared in these columns an article lamenting the fact that a number of alleged - polo fans hissed and Jeered the Richmond boys when they made their appearance on the floor and who kept up the same cowardly tactics throughout the game. Why the local polo team should merit such treatment at the hands of the home crowd cannot be understood for the boys were out there on the floor with the idea of rendering to Richmond the beBt possible service and there was no reason in the world why the crowd should try to "ride" them before play had been started. If after the game began and it appeared as though the boys were not

doing their best or were laying down" to their opponents, disapproval of their actions could be' shown without emulating the voices of reptiles. Hissing Hurts Sport. There is nothing more cowardly at any sporting event than to hiss a man who la taking part in an event and there is no condition that could possibly arise where such conduct would be excusable not even if the man or men who played the traitor did It in so flagrant a manner as to arouse the Indignation of the crowd. At every sporting event there are officials nominated to guard the public's Interest and to see that neither side fails to do Its best. When he discovers some flaw In the working of the team or Individuals there are rules laid down providing penalties for the offense and the official Is there to see that they are carried out. So far as the majority of fair minded people could see there was no reason for the action of some of the crowd in jeering the Richmond boys. They have entered the game every time with the determination to win and the fact that they were outplayed was no fault of theirs. They simply were playing a team that was a little better than they were or they were getting all the worst of the breaks of the game and that v,ery often is a big factor not only in polo but in baseball, basketball and all other sports even down to boxing. What we call luck hue decided, many. -'-a hampionshlp. To Strengthen Team. The management yof the Richmond team realizes that the team is not strong enough as now made up to compete with Mifncie and Indianapolis both of which outweigh them considerable, and is looking around for new material and as quickly as it is secured they will shift the lineup around a bit and then there may be a different story to tell. This change will be made before Wednesday night's game if it is possible to secure the man they are after and If they are successful in their efforts a victory over Indianapolis is expected. New Castle may have a team in the near future and if it does games will be played more frequently but In any event if Richmond fans want to see polo this winter they should turn out and root for the home team. They are representing the home town and while they have struck a losing streak it is bound to be broken.

SUBS STRUGGLE HARD BUT FAIL TO TAKE GAME Without Services of Pitts and Meranda Richmond Loses First Contest McBride and W. Porter Star.

NEW ATHLETIC CLUB PROMOTES BOXING

The Quaker City Athletic club has been organized for the purpose of holding boxing matches in Richmond. George Brehm Is general manager and Sam Vigran matchmaker. A number of prominent business men have subscribed to the fund to back the organization and they intend to bring boxers here of known ability. The first bout will be held here on January 18 when Terry Nelson of Philadelphia and Tommy Dillon of Dayton, will box ten rounds. Two other bouts will complete the card. Lou Bauman of Cincinnati, will referee. The bouts will be held at Eagles hali and will be conducted on the snme basis as In larger cities.

GRIFFIN JOINS TEAM TO PLAY HALFBACK

Bob Griffin of Racine one of the best halfbacks in the country has been signed by the Richmond polo club and will play halfback tomorrow night against the Indianapolis team.

Griffin plays a fast and game and has a great reprover the east where he is a real star. Evans will be moved to Sox and Lou Qulgley wil rushes with O'Metz at goal a:..

jut halfback. With these changes in the lineup and the addition of a man like Griffin who should strengthen the team at least fifty per cent Indianapolis will be snowed under. Griffin weighs between 180 and 190 pounds and is all muscle.

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BY CLARENCE PORTER. LEBANON, Ind., Dec. 27. With Meranda in Washington and Pitts too sick to play Richmond high school basketball team went down fighting to its first defeat of the season 34-14. Pitts played only two minutes of the first half and retired in favor of McBride who played the best game of any man on the Richmond team. He broke up pass after pass and was in nearly every play. It was nip and tuck during the first ten minutes but the weight of the Lebanon men began to tell and the Quakers slowed up. Lebanon weighed about 170 while Richmond averaged only 140. The game was rough from the start and was a good example of college basketball. While Ed Cook refereed a good game he permitted too much of the "rough stuff." . Coach Praises Team. "Piggy" Lambert, coach of the Lebanon team after the game complimented the Richmond team on the showing they made and said that it was remarkable considering their size when stacked up against men so much heavier than themselves. In the second half Jessup was yanked out Of the game and W. Porter sent to forward and Brown went to guard. This injected "pep" and for about three minutes Richmond executed some of the fastest playing seen on the local floor. This speedy work brought the crowd to its feet and the Richmond boys were cheered to the echo. Runt Porter and McBride featured in this work and the game they put up was a surprise to the manager and coach who watched them in amazement. Without all five of its regular players the Richmond team is at a loss. They have always depended largely on their passing but with even one member of the team gone their work falls off. Parker Holds Own. Parker played a sood steady game throughout. He held his own against his heavier opponent who was at least a head taller and 25 pounds heavier.;.: :?, w w The members of the team are disheartened over the defeat, and realize that they are getting some valuable experience which -will help them in future games especially when it comes to playing in the tournament. Every member of the team feels sure that Lebanon could be defeated with the regular team notwithstanding the odds in weight. All the boys are in the best of spirits tonight and they go to Crawfordsville playing again odds with the expectation of giving Crawfordsville a hard fight. It is hoped that Pitts will have recovered sufficiently to allow him to start in tonight's game. Summary: Lebanon. G. FG M. Pts. Ball F 6 2 0 14 Adams F 5 0 0 10 Mulliken C 1 0 0 0 White G 1 0 0 2 Little G 0 0 0 0 McCormack G 1 0 2 Ball C 2 0 1 4 Totals Iti 2 1 34 Richmond. Brown G&F 112 3 Porter F 2 0 0 4 W. Porter F 1 0 0 2 Parker C 1 3 4 5 Jessup G 0 0 0 0 McBride G 0 0 0 0 Pitts C, 0 0 0 0 Totals 5 4 6 14

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LOSE BOTH CENTERS

llort who has been playing center for the Richmond Quakers has retired from basketball on account of illness and will not play any more this season. Weichman is also out r f the game for an indefinite period for the same reason. This will necessitate a shift In the lineup. Parker will probably play center in the future and Hampton and Schepman guards. If arrangements can be made with the Coliseum management games will be played every Monday night in the future.

LUCKY DOG BURIED.

SNYDER TAKES LEAD

; Harry Snyder is leading In the singles In the bowling tournament being (held at the "Y" alleys with 656. The ' doubles will start bowling tonight.

Siamese natives obtain petroleum from the earth by digging pits about sixty feet deep and dipping it out with pails. ,

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 28. Zeze, an English bulldog belonging to Mrs. Grace Lancaster, was a lucky dog all his life. When he died he was buried in a walnut casket, lined with white satin. His Lame is on a silver plate on the cover of the casket. The casket was taken in an automobile to a spot south of the stock yards and interred.

GENTLE RUBBING HELPS VARICOSE VEINS Rubbing the swollen veins nightly for about two minutes with a gentle upward stroke brings benefit to sufferers p.nd is mighty good advice, says an authority. After the rubbing, which should always be toward the heart, because the blood in the veins flows that way, apply Emerald Oil (full strength) with brush or hand. Try this simple home treatment for a few days and improvement will be noticed, then continue until veins are reduced to normal. It is very conceptrated and penetrating and can be obtained at any modern drug store. It is so powerful that it also reduces Goitre and Wens. Leo H. Fine has Emerald Oil in the original bottle and will be glad to supply it. Adv.

THE STATE OF INDIANA Before the Public Service Commission of Indiana In the matter of the-application of Richmond Light, Heat and Power Company for authority to revise gas rates. To the Public Service Commission of Indiana: The petitioner, the above named Richmond Light, Heat and Power Company respectfully represents and shows: (1) Said petitioner is a corporation organized and doing business under the laws of the State of Indiana with its executive officers and a majority of its Board of Directors bonaf ide residents and citizens of said State. (2) The principal place of business of petitioner is in the City of Richmond, in the County of Wayne, in said State ; it is a public utility engaged in the business of supplying gas and electricity for purposes of light, heat and power in said City of Richmond and territory contiguous thereto ; and as such public utility, it is subject to the laws of the State of Indiana and particularly the Shively-Spencer Utility Commission Act. (3) For approximately twenty years prior to the 22nd day of July, 1913, petitioner owned and operated in said City of Richmond, a plant for the manufacture, and distribution system for the distribution and delivery to its patrons of artificial gas under franchise duly granted to the petitioner by said City of Richmond. (4) That for many years immediately prior to the year 1910, natural gas was sold and distributed in said City of Richmond by the Richmond Natural Gas Company in competition with petitioner's artificial gas service under a franchise granted by said City to said Natural Gas Company. ' (5) That in the year 1910, the supply of natural gas from which said City had theretofore been supplied, be-came exhausted and the former consumers of natural gas were no longer able to secure natural gas service through their connections with the natural gas distributing system then and therefore existing in the streets of said City. (6) That in the year 1910, as aforesaid, when the supply of natural gas became exhausted as aforesaid, petitioner acquired by purchase, the said natural gas distributing system then existing in said City and attached the same to and made the same a part of petitioner's artificial gas distributing system. That from such acquisition by petitioner of said natural gas "distributing system in the year 1910 to the month of July, 1913, petitioner owned, operated and controlled its said artificial gas plant and distributing system in said City without gas competition, but on the 22nd day of July, 1913, the Allegheny Gas Company and the City of Richmond, Indiana, as petitioners, filed their petition with the Public Service Commission of Indiana against this petitioner as respondent, which petition, amongst other things, alleged that the petitioner, the said Allegheny Gas Company had theretofore entered into negotiations with said City of Richmond, petitioner in said proceedings, for the granting by said City to said Allegheny Gas Company, of a license, permit or franchise for the furnishing and distributing of natural gas in said City in competition with the petitioner herein;" and that on the 3rd day of July, 1913, said City of Richmond by its Board of Public Works, expressed its willingness and desire to enter into a contract with said Allegheny Gas Company, granting to it a license, permit or franchise for the furnishing and distributing of natural gas in said City in competition with petitioner herein, as aforesaid. That thereafter on the 21st day of July, 1913, after due publication of said proposed contract - bet ween said City and said Allegheny Gas Company, the Common Council of said City, by ordinance duly adopted, ratified and confirmed said proposed contract between said City and said Allegheny Gas Company, all subject, however, to the approval of the Public Service Commission of Indiana. Said petition further alleged, amongst other things, that the inhabitants of said City were desirous of obtaining natural gas at the rates fixed in said proposed franchise contractin preference to artificial gas at the rates then charged therefor by the petitioner herein. In and by their said petition, said Allegheny Gas Company and said City of Richmond asked an order of the Public Service Commission of Indiana that public convenience and necessity required the furnishing and supplying of natural gas in and to said City and its inhabitants in competition with the petitioner herein, and that said Public Service Commission, by proper order, assent to and approve said proposed franchise contract for the furnishing and supplying of natural gas in said City as aforesaid. (7) The petitioner herein as respondent in said proceeding hereinbefore referred to, filed its answer to said petition, wherein and whereby this petitioner gave the Public Service Commission of Indiana to understand and be informed, amongst other things, that as soon as this petitioner ascertained that natural gas was or could be available for distribution and sale in said city, it entered into negotiations with the Logan Natural Gas and Fuel Company, the only company which had or controlled any supply of natural gas for said City, for such supply of gas to be distributed and sold by petitioner. That such negotiations were diligently prosecuted by this petitioner and continued until the first day of August, 1913, after the filing of said petition of said Allegheny Gas Company and said City of Richmond, when for the first time this petitioner was able to reach an agreement for the supply of natural gas for said City and its inhabitants. . (8) That in truth and in face, the said Allegheny Gas Company was controlled by or affiliated with said Logan Natural Gas and Fuel Company so that the petitioner herein was obliged, in order to prevent what it believed to be a threatened destructive competition and for the preservation of its own properties and the integrity of the securities issued against the same and in the hands of the public, to pay such prices and accept the supply of natural gas from said Logan Natural Gas and Fuel Company for distribution and sale in said City of Richmond under such conditions as said Logan Natural Gas and Fuel Company would accord to it. That as a condition to the making of said contract by said Logan Natural Gas and Fuel Company with this petitioner for the supply of such natural gas and as a part of the terms thereof, this petitioner was obliged to adopt, promulgate and put into force, a schedule of rates and charges for natural gas based on monthly consumption, as follows: First 5,000 cubic feet . . 40 cts. per M. net Next 95,000 cubic feet. . . ; 35 cts. per M. net Excess over 100,000 cubic feet. . . 30 cts. per M.'net Minimum monthly charge, 50 cts. (9) In the posture of affairs hereinbefore recited, this petitioner as respondent, entered into a contract with said Allegheny Gas Company for the acquisition and the assignment and transfer to it, of the franchise contract tentatively granted by the City of Richmond for the supply and distribution of natural gas in said City; and petitioner also entered into a contract with said Logan Natural Gas and Fuel Company for a supply of natural gas for distribution and sale in said City.

(10) Such proceedings were had and taken In the matter of said petition of said Allegheny Gas Company and said City of Richmond as that on or about the 6th day of August, 1913, the Public Service Commission of Indiana, by an order duly made and entered of record, found and determined that public convenience and necessity required the construction and operation of a natural gas plant and distributing system in said City; consenting to and approving the assignment by the Allegheny Gas Company to this petitioner, of the license, permit or franchise for the distribution and sale in said City, of natural gas: approving the maintenance by this petitioner of its existing gas mains for the distribution of natural gas ; approving the maintenance by this petitioner in a state of good repair and efficiency, of its gas manufacturing plant in said City as a means of assuring the petitioner's patrons, an adequate supply of artificial gas in the event of an unavoidable exhaustion or interruptions in the supply of natural gas. (11) Upon the making by the Public Service Commission of said orders of August 6, 1913, as aforesaid, petitioner forthwith entered upon the work of readjusting its gas distributing system and the construction and acquisition of such new works and appliances as to enable it to enter upon the service of supplying natural gas in said City, and duly prosecuted the same to completion and also took over said natural gas franchise or permit of said Allegheny Gas Company and proceeded under the proposed contract with said Logan Natural Gas and Fuel Company for a supply of natural gas for said City of Richmond and its inhabitants. (12) That pursuant to the foregoing, on or about the first day of December, 1913, petitioner entered upon the service of supplying natural gas to the inhabitants of said City as a public service, at the rates hereinbefore set out and has continued to furnish and is now furnishing such service at the rates aforesaid. That the rates for natural gas hereinbefore set forth were, as to this petitioner, largely experimental and were based upon the expectation and belief that on account of the greatly reduced rates for natural gas as compared with the rates theretofore in force in said city for artificial gas, there would be a large increase in the use and consumption of gas in said City; that there would be new and increased uses of natural gas as compared with the prior use and consumption of artificial gas both for domestic uses and for commercial and industrial power purposes. ' - ( 13) The total capital securities and obligations of petitioner outsanding, are : First mortgage gold bonds . ..$400,000.00 Guaranteed gold notes 450,000.00 Preferred stock . , 85,000.00 Common stock 300,000.00 Demand Notes 92,000.00 Total . $1,327,000.00 (14) That the capital securities and obligations aforesaid, are issued as against the combined electric and gas plants and properties of petitioner. For its corporate purposes as well as determining as nearly as may be, the proper amounts of such securities and obligations to represent and be chargeable against the respective gas and electric utilities as aforesaid, petitioner has arbitrarily divided and apportioned the same in the proportions of one-fourth of its electric utility and three-fourths of its gas utility. Upon this basis, the capital securities and obligations issued and outstanding against the petitioner's gas utility are: Bonds and notes $637,500.00 Preferred Stock 63,750.00 Common Stock 225,000.00 Demand Notes 69,000.00 Total $995,250.00 (15) That the total amount of natural gas sold by the petitioner for the year ending November 30, 1915. was 315,201.000 cubic feet the total gross revenue of the petitioner from its gas utility for the said year ending November 30. 1915. was 1124.112.38; after a deduction for the operating expenses ot the petitioner attributable to the gas utility the net revenue remaining is wholly inadequate to pay the fixed petitioner's charges attributable to the gas utility, including an annual allowance for depreciation and generally to yield a fair return upon the amount of the investment. (16) That on cr about the first day of March, 1914, said City of Richmond having theretofore owned and operated and then owning and operaUng a municipal plant for the production and sale of electricity in said City in competition with the electric utility of petitioner, filed with the Public Service Commission or proffered an application for a reduction in the rates charged by it for electric light and power below those charged by this petitioner. In order to preserve its electric business from irreparable Injury, petitioner found it necessary to join with the City of Richmond in an application filed March 2, 1914. for the establishment by the Commission, of Joint reduced rates for electric service, and on March 4, 1914, the Public Service Commission, by an order, did establish reduced rates for electric current. On July 26. 1914. said City applied to the Commission for a further reduction of rates to be charged by it for electricity in Raid City and this petitioner, believing that the rates sought to be established by said City were unreasonably low and that the motive of the City in seeking a further reduction its own rates was to harrass and embarrass the petitioner, filed its application with the Commission on or as of August 20, 1914, praying that under Section 9 of the Shtvely-Speneer Utility Commission Act. the Commission value all t-he property of said city and the petitioner used and useful for the production and sale of electricity, and that the Commission make an audit of the books of the respective parties, and under section 72 of .said Act, fix the just and reasonable rates to be charged by the parties aforesaid, for electricity In said City. In Its safd last named application, this petitioner gave the Commission to understand and be informed that for a period of ten years prior to March 4, 1914, petitioner had been able from its electric business, as well as its gas business, to earn and pay in the form of dividends, as a return upon that portion of Its Investments represented by its capital stock, the sum only of Three Thousand. Nine Hundred Ninety-nine Dollars and Seventy-two Cents ($3,999.72) which was and is an average yearly return of less than one-half of one per cent of petitioner's preferred stock outstanding with no dividend whatever for its common stock. In and by Us said last named petition, this petitioner gave the Commission to understand and be Informed that a further reduction In rates under said City's petition of July 26, 1914, would Involve this petitioner In even greater losses than it had theretofore sustained and would render it unable to earn fixed charges, an adequate depreciation fund and a fair return upon the investment In its properties in question. By order of the Commission of July 11. 1915. the City and this petitioner were each ordered to file inventories of their respective properties w'thin fifteen days. Such further actions and proceedings were had and taken in said proceedings last hereinbefore referred to as that on or about the 21st day of April, 1915. said City filed with the Commission, a petition setting forth that it had duly determined to acquire, under the provisions of the Shively-Spencer Utility Commission Act, the property of this petitioner used and useful . in producing, transmitting and serving electricity The trustee under the petitioner's mortgage and other parties in interest, were made parties to said proceeding, and due notice of the filing of said petition was given. On June 15, 1915, a bearing was begun by said Commission upon paid application of the City for the acquisition of petitioner's electric properties and upon the matter of electric rates in said City, which proceeding is still pending and undecided. (17) If upon final determination and ad'udicatlon of the rights of the respective parties in the proceedings last hereinbefore referred to. the said City of Richmond acquires the electric utility of the petitioner, the petitioner will have remaining only its natural and artificial gas utility against which there will be outstanding its capital securities and obligations substantially as hereinbefore indicated, and carrying fixed charges against the said natural and artificial gas utility, and your petitioner is entitled by law to earn a reasonable sum upon its investment in and the reasonable value of such gas utility. (18) In order that the gross and net Income, respectively, from Its said gas utility may be such as in law it is entitled to earn thereon and therefrom, your petitioner alleges , Continued on Page 8even