Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 185, 22 June 1916 — Page 11

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIjm.AND SUN-TC JUNE 22, .19161

EUGICMUS DIFFER ON PLAfJT VALUATION IN PUBLIC HEARING

INDIANAPOLIS, June 22. How experts vary In their expert valuations of public utilities was shown yesterday in the hearing of the Richmond natural gas rate case before the Indiana public service commission. Commissioner Thomas Duncan, sitting. A. C. Howard, of New York, gas plant expert, placed the present and going" value of the plant and service of the Richmond Light, Heat and Power Company at $774,649. Samuel Wler, of Cleveland, O., another expert employed by the company placed the present value at $841,768. The Indiana commission's own engineers, without making any allowance for "going value," which Howard had placed at $107,480, placed the present value at $408,165. Other Items Left Out. The commission's engineers, how- ! ever, left out two or three other items. I One was the old coal gas plant which ithe Richmond company is now trying ' to Include In the valuation of its nat- ' tiral gas service in its Justification for an advance from 40 to 70 cents a thousand cubic feet of natural gas. The commission's engineers also eliminated values such as were included by others for uncut paving over ! mains. Its estimated "overhead" for engineering and construction charges was only 12 per cent., against Weir's 20 per cent. The hearing yesterday was taken I up with an analysis of appraisals by various experts. Oren A. Miller and Harry Pinnlck, Richmond contractors, j were Introduced as experts, and they j estimated the values of various build- : ings, almost all used for the old arti

ficial gas service, at $10,611 and $38,980, respectively. Work of City's Attorney. William A. Bond, the Richmond city attorney, spent the day in getting the experts to segregate that part of the Richmond company's plant, which is not used and useful at this time in the service of natural gaa. This would eliminate entirely the old coal and water gas plants and several miles of duplicated and unused mains. The city of Richmond Insists that

under the Indiana law, only plant "used and useful" can be charged against the people being served that a rate sufficient to pay a fair return on it, can be demanded. It is insisted that the demand for an increase la rates is predicted on an attempt of the company to get included In the valuation and the ratemaking all of the old artificial gas plant which is How "used or useful." In cross-examination Bond listed property both equipment and buildings not "used and useful" totaling over $150,000, and he was demanding further segregations.

The Indiana public service commission's engineers in their valuation had .'eliminated some of this plant, especially duplication of pipe lines, but had Included other parts which might, unIder emergencies or for reserve, be useful even in a natural gas service. Vnder Bond's attack, several deductions were made by the company's expert engineers. Bond brought out during the crossexamination of Wier that the Richmond company pays 23 cents a thousand cubic feet, measured at the gates of the cltv for all ras used for domes

tic purposes and 21 cents a thousand

cubic feet for gas used for commercial purposes. The average rate for domestic use for consumers now In force is about 40 cents and the company is asking the commission to grant an increase in the rate to 70 cents a thousand cubic feet. Mr. Wier testified that the maximum rate in Dayton, O.. for natural gas Is 34 cents and the maximum rate In Columbus, O., is SO cents. Both of thepe cities are supplied from the West Virginia fields.

Thp Richmond company contends

that in placing a valuation on the com pany's property for rate making pur

poses, the commission should consider the plant supported by the company for making artificial gas In case the natural gas flow should be cut off. The city has objected to an appraisal of the company's property made by engineers of the commission, contending that It is too high. The valuation placed ' on the property by the company Itself is still higher. The city also contends that the property used in the distribution of the natural gas alone should be considered for the basis of rate making. Regarding Relative Values. In enumerating the relative values of natural gas as compared with artificial gas as to light and heating properties, Wier said seven feet of natural gas was equal to ten feet of manufactured gas for lighting purposes, and that one foot of natural gas was equivalent to two feet of artificial gas for heating. Wier presented a valuation made on the Richmond property by himself two years ago, including the plant for manufacturing artificial gas. His estimate placed the present value of the property at $840,768. This included what he regarded as the going value of the property. He defined the going value of the property as Its value over and above the value of the equipment of the plant. t

Continued FromJPage One the government in the event of war unless he so desired.

Carl Wadman, a member of the Richmond fire department and who served three years in the regular army, when he learned of Captain Comstock's plan to organize a drill company went to Comstock's office at once and offered to assist the captain. Comstock informed him he could make good use of him. Frv Joins Company.

Roy Fry. a member of the Richmond nollce board, todav cave his enthu

siastic Indorsement of Captain Com

stock's "preparedness plan. "I will be on hand to take part in

the drilling Saturday afternoon and

I hope to induce a number of my

friends to come with me. Fry said. "In the event of war Richmond will offer the government a company of volunteers, and the sooner we begin receiving instructions in military tactics the better off we will be. Comstock Well Fitted. "I know of no one In this city better qualified to tako command of such a company than Captain Comstock. He has been In the service and attended the training-camp held-at Ft .Sheridan, 111., last summer." Young men in every part of the city are greatly interested in the plan of organizing a drill company in Richmond and it Is believed there will be quite a number of "rookies" present themselves to Captain Comstock at the park next Saturday.

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PREACHER GOES TO FRONT WITH INDIANA GUARD

HAGERSTOWN, Ind., June 22. Word was received by friends of the Rev. Fred Thornburg, a former pastor of the M. E. church here, now. stationed at Decatur, that he had received

orders to report at Indianapolis, where

a company of the National Guard of

which he is a member Is being mobi

lized.

Rev. Thornburg was commissioned

chaplain of the company two years ago. A missionary convention was being held in his church at the time of

his notification.

Rev. Thornburg telegraphed thi

Colonel of his company for permission to remain until the close of the

convention stating that he would reach Indianapolis in double quick time should his company be ordered

out.

Rev. Thornburg has his trunk pack

ed preparatory to making the start and states that he feels that, while

it was a great sacrifice in leaving his congregation, it will be a great opportunity for Christian service.' Rev. Thornburg was a mechanic in one of Richmond's factory when he received the call to the ministry.

News of Cambridge

By Harriet Ault

Messrs. Clarence Thomas and Eugene Fosdick of Liberty, spent Wed-. nesday In this city Mrs. v Jacob Meckel, of Muncie, is the guest of her brother and sister, W. Al Creltz, and Mrs. Will Sweeney.... Miss Esther Strawn will go to Detroit. Saturday, to visit Miss Edith Bertsch, who Is a student in the Thomas Normal Training school Mr. and Mrs. W. Benton Wilson, and daughter, Mary Catherine, with the Misses Mary and Maria Wilson, of New Lisbon, and Mrs. Mary Nicholson of New Castle, motored to Indianapolis, Monday. Visits Relatives. Mrs. Jennie Jones is spending a few days in Richmond, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Emma Hodskin, and other relatives. .. .The ladies of the Methodist Aid society have received an order for a tulip quilt, from Mrs. J. H. Kinsey of Richmond. .. .Mrs. John Marson, Jr., Is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Newell Cain of Hagerstown. .. .Cambridge City lodge, No. 6, F. and A. M., will have work in the third degree, Wednesday evening.... Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Murray- and Mr. and Mrs. George Butler of Germantown, spent the day in Greensfork, the guests of Miss Hazel Hatfield. The black wood hen Is a New Zealand bird which does not fly.

This picture was taken at Tsarkoe-Selo, the imperial palace near Petrograd, several- weeks ago, and shows the Emperor, the Czarevitch and the Grand Duchess Tatiarta enjoying the snow with which their capital is so liberally supplied for half the year.

VISITS MANCHESTER MAN AT CINCINNATI

CAMDEN, O.

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Van Skiver were Sunday guests of Hamilton friends Mr. and Mrs. Withrow spent Sunday with Somervllle relatives Minor McChristie of Cincinnati, was the Sunday guest of friends here Mrs. George Harkrader and daughter, of Greenville, came Saturday for a1 visit with Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Pocock James Fowler spent Sunday in Dayton.

Holland Is preparing to start a new "superphosphate" project.

WEST MANCHESTER, O., June 22. Mrs. J. F. Radabaugh spent Monday nisht with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lehman at Dayton, and left Tuesday for Cincinnati, to visit her husband who is under the care of a specialist in that city. . . .Joseph Bruner and family spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Clate Emerick E. A. Locke and family entertained the following guests to dinner Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Holtzmuller, Bernice Juday, J. Kreitzer, Orville Coleman of Dayton. A. O. Miller and family 6pent Sunday at Eldorado, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Campbell. Ray Banta Here. Ray Banta and family of Union City Mrs. Sarah Alice Brown, William Foos and wife and John Brown, wife and son, Harold, were entertained Sunday at the home of Mrs. Cassie Banta Mrs. Martha Swihart and Mrs. Etta Hendrickson of Dayton, who are visit

ing relatives here this week, spent Monday with Mrs. Sarah Jane Ford. They also spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Holtbzuller Mr. and Mrs. Ora Devilbiss of near Castine, were Sunday guests of Mrs. Sarah Ludy....Mr. and Mrs. John

Hoffman left Monday evening for Indianapolis, where they were called by the accidental death of his nephew.

BIG GANNON QUIET IN VERDUN DRIVE

PARIS, June 22. There was a lull in the infantry fighting on the Verdun front last night. The war office today stated that neither side delivered any infantry assaults. There were vigorous artillery duels, however, on both sides of the Mause.

COL. CONDE RESIGNS

MAYOR CLEANS UP TOWN OXFORD, O., June 22. When Mayor Hughes told the people in a proclamation a few days ago to cut their weeds, few heeded the request. An ordinance has been passed covering the matter, and the penalty is $10 and costs.

Imitators Try to Deceive You By

Names That Look or Sound Like "Gets-!t"

"Gets lt" is sold 'jy the millions of

bottles every year. It's the world's

biggest corn-cure made so by its won

derful merit. So. it's an insult to you

when you are offered a substitute or 'mitation. Refuse it flat-footedly. If

you don't, it's your own loss.

Pld Voa Kver See the Llket Jf Wonder iet-W im tUe Biggest tolling Corn Curt lo theWorldP "Bless mv stars, look at it! Land of the living Why. just look at it! That corn came right off just like peeling bananas. Put your finger on my toe, right there don't be afraid that's it feel how smooth the skin is? Well, that's where the corn was. Well, that !eats all!" That's the way "Gets-It" works on all corns, every corn, every lime. It's the new. simple way of curing corns. You'll say goodbye to all foolish contraptions like bundling bandages, sticky tape, plasters, toe-

eating salves, and grave-diggers such j as knives, razors and scissors. "GetsIt" stops pain. Applied in 2 seconds. 1 Never fails. Nothing to stick to, hurt ; cr press on the corn. See that you ; get "Gets-It" and nothing else, for; corns. "Gets-It" is sold everywhere, 23c a bottle, or sent direct by E. Lawrence ! & Co.. Chicago. 111. j Sold In Richmond and recommended !

in the world's best corn remedy by A. G. Luken & Co. Adv.

The Voice of a Prophet!

BECOMES PRIVATE SECRETARY OXFORD, O., June 23. Miss Marian Boswell, Louisville, Ky., a graduate of

Oxford College for Women, has taken the position of private secretary to i Dr. Jane Sherzer, president of the I college, for the summer. j

INDIANAPOLIS, June 22. Governor Ralston today was considering the appointment of a successor to Colonel Henri T. Conde, veteran commander of t ie Second Regiment, Indiana National Guard, whose request for retirement assigned ill health and the fact that he had passed the age limit as reasons for his action. Colonel Conde has been a member of the Indiana National Guard since 1877.

FIND BODY IN OHIO RIVER. EVANSVILLE, Ind., June 22. The body of a man who apparently had been dead a week was found floating in the Ohio river. The only mark of identification was a tatooed dancing girl on his right arm.

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GAS RANGES

$16.50 Gas $18.50 Gas $25.00 Gas $38.00 Gas

S13.20

Ranges

Ranges ...... 14.80

Ranges ..-,. 320.00 Ranges .... .30.40

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LEATHER ROCKERS $ 9.00 Leather Rockers. . ..7.20 $10.00 Leather Rockers. .. $8.00 $12.00 Leather Rockers ... 9.60 $18.00 Leather Rockera, 14.40 $25.00 Leather Rockers, 20.00 $30.00 Leather Rockers.; 24.00

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