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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19
A DARING OPERATION.
How a Plucky Man Removed an
scess from the Left side OF
Reptiles Jaw.


one of the most dangerous opera
tions ever performed (for the person
performing III was done successfully
in Bronx park, when Curator Dtmar
removed an abscess from the left SIDE
Of the king cobra's jaw. Nearly 20 NM
utes were occupied in performing the
operation, and every instant OF the
time Curator Ditmar's arms and hand
were within striking distance OF the
fangs Of a snake whose venom is the
most deadly of any poisonous repAie
known to naturalists.
The Bronx king cobra is the largest
snake of his species in captivity, near
IN l6 feet long. He was brought from
Singapore nearly year ago. Several
weeks ago a slight swelling was no.
ticed on the right of the cobra's jaw.
, Ditmar was convinced that the COBRA
had a boil or an abscess, and, conslu--
ering the value of the reptile, he began
planning to remove 1t.
This was the cobra's feeding time.
A six-foot coach whip snake, which had
been starving itself lately, was killed
and studded with half-dozen fat
frogs. The stuffed snake was taken
to the door of the cage and thrown in.
In twinkling the cobra had him by
the neck He dashed around the cage
with the dead snake for five minutes,
and then slowly began to swallow 1t.
In doing so he lay in such position
that the abscess on his Jaw was easily
visible, and within reach from his
door.
Dmmar procured n long pair or
tweezers and a glass syringe, and he
and Keeper Snyder opened wide the
door of the cobra's cage. At that the
snake edged away into corner with
his prey and dashed his tail up and
down the glass partitions. Snyder
took hold of the dead snakes tail and
| pulled ii toward him. The hungry
cobra frightened his hold. Snyder used
both hands and pulled until the head
of the cobra was within four feet of
the cage door. Ditmar filed the
syringe from the snakes water pan,
J and reaching in his arm squirted the
water all over the cobra's jaw and
around the abscess to moisten it. The
cobra did not like it, but hung on to
the dead snake. Finally, Ditmar took
the tweezers and leaned in. With his
1 free hand he grasped the body of the
coach-whip snake within few inches
] of the cobra's head, and twisted until
! the shining white jaws of the cobra
turned over, and then, with deft turn
F, of the tweezers, extracted the abscess
and jumped away The operation was
| performed, and the relief to the snake
was obvious, for he gulped down the
six-foot dainty in half a minute, shot
over into his corner, curled himself up,
and went to sleep.-New York Letter
TO Chicago Inter Ocean.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19

owned by G. II. Hackstead, black
smith near Ludlow, Ky.
The colt was foaled on q farm near
Fountain Ferry park. It's owner con-
sidered IL worthless and sent It to
Mr.. Hackstead. At birth it only
weighed about IL pounds, although it
was perfectly formed. Since that
time It has grown very slowly and for
the past two months there has been
almost no change in its height and
weight.
If it stops growing now there is
no doubt that it is the smallest horse
in the world.
The colt is perfectly healthy and Is
well formed and strong. les dam
was mustang pony of average size
and its sire was good sized horse.
The cross should have produced a
medium-sized horse. The colt is good
tempered, although very frisl1y. IL
has been taught to follow its master
like q dog, and is very affectionate.
The freak has attracted much atten-
ton since It has been on exhibition
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19
onta and Bruises Quickly Healed.

Chamberlain Pain Balm applied to a
cut, bruise, burns, scaled or like INJURY
will instantly allay the pain and will heal
the parts in less time than any other
treatment. Unless the INJURY is very
severe it will not leave a scar. Pain
Balm also cures rheumatism, sprains,
swellings and lamsness. For sale by
Feldmeyer Bros. City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19
. n - % II I "A.
Roor..Ao a The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature = E<HzZZZz<
He wn. Tender.

"Aiiss Colby f1attahed me vewy
much yestahday," said Freddie
Hayrebrane.
"Indeed?"
"Ya-as. She told me that when l
came out on the stage in ouah private
theatwicals I looked good enough to
eat"
"Well, that is substantially what she
remarked TO me. She said your face
MAS like boiled lobster. "-Leslie's
Weekly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19

Dying Pyebayafi01s simply develop
dry catarrh; they dry up the secretions
which adhere to the membrane and de-
compose, causing a far more serious
trouble than the ordinary form of catarrh.
Avoid all drying inhalants and use that
which cleanses, and soothes and heals,
Ely's Cream Balm is such remedy and
will cure catarrh or cold in the head
easily and pleasantly. All druggists sell
it at so cents or tt viii be mailed by Ely
Brothers. So Warren ST., N. Y.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19

When the Seminole Indians of Flor
ida elect a chief they choose the big
gest fighter and most successful hunt
er of the tribe. If there happens to be
a tie between two candidates their
method of deciding 1t Is TO have each
candidate place 1--we coal on his wrist.
The one who fiinohes first loses ths
of1ce.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19
THE SMALLEST PONY.
Mustang Colt, Seven Months Old, That
Weighs "a Pounds and Is hut
% Inches High.

A colt seven months old, which
weighs "a pounds and ia only 20
inches tall, is the freak which has
been on exhibition at Louisvine, KY,
for several days past. The colt is
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19
Then the Enrth Yawned.

Mr.. lie Jecks-Well, Miss Coldcash,
I suppose you received good many
birthday cards?
Miss Coldcash (sweetly)-Oh, yes,
and there was one particularly dainty
and artistic. ! am sure it came from
you.
Mr.. lie Jecl1s (delighted)-What
makes you think SOP
Miss Coldcash-Because l sent II to
you on your last MISUNDERSTANDING
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19
Nothing
Tastes Good

And eating Is simply perfunc'oy-
done because IT must be.
This Is the common complaint Of
the dyspeptlc.
II eating sparIngly would cure dys-
pepsia. few would suffer from II long.
The only way TO cure dyspepsia.
which Is difficult digestion. is to give
vlgor and tone TO the stomach and the
whole digestive system.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cured the niece Of
Frank Fay. log n. ST.. South Boston. Mass.
who writes that she had been q great sufferer
from dyspepsia for six years; had been with
out appetite and had been troubled with sour
stomach and headache. She had tried many
other medicines IN vain. Two bottles OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla made her we'll
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19
Far-seeinr.

"why don't you get up and de-
nounce the trusts?"
I'm afraid to-" answered the bust
ness man. 1T might hurt my fnan-
cial standing. Everybody win take
il as q sure sign that don't own
stock in any of them."-Washington
Star.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19
The NIcdItntive GirI.

Her eyes were dreamy and II gave
His Jealous heart a shock;
But she unused not on other men
Her thoughts were of a frock.
Chicago Record.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19
stenographH And THpewriting.

For stenograpay and typewrting call
on Misses Maude ard Edna Feldmeyer,
90 Prince George street. Work done
neatly and with dispatch. limo.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19

Nopody nee-i have Neuralgia Get DR.. Miles
pain Pulls fr1m druggists .ODe cent doaas
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19
Erou Our own Omar.

You walk the floor at night and fret-but
wattl
The one you carry will as sure as Fate,
Walk with his child. cen as your father
did
Relentless Time avenGes soon or lateI
-Chicago Times-Herald.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19

Promises to cure and keeps the
promise. Don't walt TIL you are
worse, but buy bottle TODAY.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19

TSoUND-A chIlds steel Link PURSE con-
Il tainfng penny. Owner can have sane oy
calling at this Office. oioN
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19

- TOR sALE-TwO- STORY FRAME
IT, DWELLING "a rooms No. 10 eouth 81 -
Rent for $500 per month. Inquire Of FRANZ
II. STOCkET Oh
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19

= OSr-on Saturday afternoon, between Nav
/ nj Academy and church Circle WIRE ATH
PIN SCI with saophires and Pears. Reward II
returned 20 IS West Street DIV
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19

$500, 81, 600, $4,000
To lend on Mortgage in sums 10 suit.
JAMES NJ. MUNROE.
"a Atty and Trustee.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19

.xyANrEp -GRAPHOPHoNF. second hand,
w in good condition, with recorder ana re-
pfoiucer state lowest price. Address JOHN
DuFFY. King George ana Wagner sts- OBS"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19

hoy WANTED-BY LOUIS II. RRHN, a
ID Roy for Store. apply at store, corner Var
ket Space and Main Street. oIzE
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-19

nLD BRICKs TED-From 2. 00a to
" 81 600 Must be cleaned and Ia good con-
dltion state price and where they may be seen
DIV SAMUEL GARNER, Annapolis.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the city
council of the city of Butte has passed
council resolution No. 344. A resolution
declaring the intention of the city coun-
eli! of the city of Butte to construct a
district sewer for sanitary purposes on
Galena street from a point 1876 feet east
of Alabama street to Excelsior avenue
IL, the city of Butte.
The estimated cost of making saiG
improvements is one and 40-10O ($1.4O)
dollars per linear foot of the property
bordering on said street within the
boundaries mentioned.
The resolution for making said i'm
provements is entered upon the journa;
of the city council. to which reference
is made for a further description of the
boundaries to be affected or benefited by
said improvements.
The time for hearing objections to said
improvements was fixed by the said reso-
luton on the oath day of April. 1901. al,
the council chambers, in the city hall,
at scven-thirty C7Mw3o) o'clock p. m.
j. p. GILLIAN. City Clerk.
Dated April II. 1901
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27

To Andrew Elstrom ard his heirs. exc
cutors, administrators and assigns: You
are hereby notified that we, Erick REIN
and Erick Harmon, your co-owners, has
in accordance with the provisions of Sec
ton 1924 of the Revised Statutes of the
United States. expended In labor and i'm
provemeEts en- the Linda Quartz Lode
mining claim, the sum Of 500. 90 for the
year 1897. the sum of $4,000 for the year
1898. the sum of $4,000 for the year 1899.
the sum Of $4,000 for the year 1900, as
the necessary annual labor thereon, a.
required by law. The said claim is sit
uated in Summit Mountain district, Sill
yer Bow county, Montana. being the
claim: in which you are the reputed joint
owner Of an undivided one-third interest.
And now that you, Andrew Elstrom.
and all persons interested in said claim.
are hereby notified that if within 80 days
after the expiration OF this notice by
publication, YOU fail to pay to the under
signed your portions respectively, for the
said foar years representation of the sal /
claim being 1898 1-3 each. or the sum
Of $13? 80 1-3 in all, according 10 your real
interest in said claim he same will YES.
in and become the sole property of the
undersigned. as provided by Jaw.
ERICK REIN.
ERICK HARMON.
Butte, MInt. March 2. 1901
First insertion March 2. 1901.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27
Eutte gymnasium
cA3 East Park st.
Gymnasium. soc to $3.50 per mouts
Dancing. 81 90 to 5000 for II lesoa;
UNITED STATES MARSHAL'S SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
United States, District OF Montana.
Western Loan and Savings Co., plaintiff.
VS.. George A. Mcdonald, ct al defend.
ants.
To be so!a 81 United States Marshais
sale on Monday the Goth day of April, A
D.. 1901, at the front door of the county
court house in Butte City, Silver Bow
county, Montana at 2 o'clock D. m., the
following described property, to-wit:
The east half of the southeast Quarter
of section Is and the north half of tn.
northeast quarter of section 22, all in
township three north. range west OF
principal base meridian Of Montana, con-
tanning one hundred and sixty acres, more
or less; also all the water or springs now
used in connection with the said land,
notice OF location of the said water rights
being of record on page 2S9, book F., Mis-
cellaneous records of Deer Lodge county,
Montana. excepting certain privileges
granted to Christian Nissler by w. r.
Davis, by deed dated May 14th, 1887, said
deed being recorded in Book J. of Deeds,
at page 423. Records of Silver Bow Coun-
ty, Montana. All Of which property is
situated in Silver Bow County, Montana
]. p. WOOLMAN,
United States Marshal. for the District Of
Montana.
nv David Meikleiohn denutv
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27
Ticket Office, los N. Main Street
Butte, Montana.
VIA THE MINIATURES SUN
SHINE ROUTE

Every Tuesday fine Pullman tourist
sleeper leaves Twin Cities est. Paul at
500 a. m. Minneapolis at $50 a. M.
via the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Pau!
railway, and runs through to Los An
geles, Cal. arriving there every Satu".
day morning.
For full Information write ]. T. Coz
ley, assistant general passenger agent.
St. Paul, or see c., NJ & ST. Paul rn:'.
way ticket agents.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS.

GEO. w. DICKINSON. REAL ESTATE
and loans. Bitter Root valley hav,
grain and fruit lands a specially.
Town property lots. blocks and acre
age. Stevensville, Montana.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27

1000 or 1000 shares Homestake stock.
TIC Company selling at 20 cents and
will advance price soon. Investigate.
p. o. bog 349.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27

and TANK. RaCKet StOTe, 100 w F1Tk ot
FOR SALE-A HALF INTEREST In
an established fire insurance and real
estate business. Prefer an experienced
man, or one who has the ability to
master the business. Address L, Inter
Mountain office.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27
EMPLOYMENT.

III YOU WANT HELP OF ANY KIND.
1t would ha to your interest to amply
at the Royal Employment and Co..sc-
ton Agency. SO w. Granite. Telephone
7O6 A.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27
EVERY WANT SATISFIED
BY: :s~7 Nv INTER MOUNTAIN WANT 9 :sx*
= ZINES 7i',~s ~ sc
One Cent FER Word.
PERSONALS.

DIVORCES OBTAINED FOR PARTIES.
any part of Montana. without pub
licity. Address box "a. B1tte Mont.
GET RICH QUICK. BUY OIL DEVEL-
Opments ten cents shares. Company
owns rich lands in best districts of Cali
forna and Washington Pays $500 for
IS. Information and maps free. Great
Northern Oil company, box ia, Seat
tie. Wash.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27
ASSAYc:R.
PIANIST,

MAIZE. PIANIST AND SCIENTIFIC
card reader: reliable advice on bust.
ness transactions love affairs. mar.
riages. divorces. etc. Reading. 60 cts.
81 West Park street
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27

BUTTE CITY PROPERTY
$50. 900 Main street business property.
$4,000 Main street business property.
$1,000 corner renting proposition;
monthly rent. $235.
$3,650-1O room brick fiat. fashionable
West End district.
$1.sOO-Double brick, South side.
$685. room brick with bath, desir-
able residence street on car line.
$780, room brick with bath. close In.
$1,SOO-Two fine lots, West end.
REYNOLDS & MCDOWELL,
46 East Broadway.
LODGING HOUSE SNAP
Is room house, elegantly furnished, one
block from Park and Main at sacrifice
price. Rent only $50 per month.
REYNOLDS & MCDOWELL.
Rooms 1-2, 46 E. Broadway.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27

ENERGETIC SALESMAN. SCHOOL
supplies. Country work. $500 salary
and commissions. r. o. Evans & Co..
Chicago. Ill.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27

Six MillionD onarsSpent
Union Pacific R. R. Co.
in improving what was originally the
finest track in tho West.
RESULT
A comparatively straight ard leve! road.
bed ballasted with dustless Sherman
Granite rendering possible the highest
rate Of speed together with the greatest
Degree OF safety. The magnitude of the
work must be seen to be appreciated.
WHAT DOES 1T rlEAN2
Solid comfort. security and pleasure -
our patrons.
ARE YOU GOING EAST7
II 90 you cannot afford to go via any
9th sr than this ROYAL HIGHWAY.
Further information on application per.
sonaly or by letter to F. B. Cheates
General Agent. Salt Lake City. or.
II. o. WILSON. 0. s. l.,
Butte. Mont.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27

WAN1'ED-LADY AGENTS; STEADY
position; good pay to right parties.
Room 7, 20 North Academy. corner of
Broadway; between 5 and p. m. Mrs.
Shelton
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27

FOR SALE-A GOOD BICYCLE. 1913 E.
Park, Anaconda. 9 to 10 a. M Sunday.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27

FURNITURE IN HOUSES FOR SALE
in all parts Of the city. Oechsli. ia w.
Park.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27
BUSINESS CHANGES.

FOR SALE-NEW SODA FOUNTAIN
and tank. Racket Store, 1856 w Park st
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27
LOST

OST-WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
between and o'clock Wednesday, in
the postoffice building, or between that
and BrownfieldCanty' store, little
pearl heart shaped stick-pin. Return
to this office for reward.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27

FOR SALE-FRUIT AND CIGAR
store; splendid stand on Main street:
owner wants to go into another BUSH
ness; $500 will buy it; $500 paid down
and you can take possession. Chas
r. Smith & Co., 80 West Granite st.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27

REAL ESTATE SNAPS-$1. 450 BUYS is
acres, improved: Broom house; POO
fruit trees; half mile from Hamilton.
$S75 buys 12O acres, five miles from
town; 100 fruit trees; abundance Of
water; so acres fenced; located in fruit
belt; fair buildings.
$1,000 buys 200 acres; comfortable build
ings; 125 acres under cultivation: 1900
fruit bearing trees; abundance OF
water.
5000 buys 100 acres unimproved land,
some timber. nice fruit location. Write
us for particulars and our new spring
list, Ravalli Abstract Co.. Hamilton.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27
NOTICE TO CO-OWNERS.

Meiklejohn. deputy.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27

Tickets to all Principal Cities in the world
A trip over this Company's line is euaran
tee of unequaiied service and Courteou:
treatment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-09-04
Isl

WELLSBURG, w. Va, September 3.
Ross Adams of Steubenville, was a
business visitor in the city to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Vandergrift and
three sons have returned from sum
mering at their summer home in Can
ada.
John Forbes, Dave Baker, Sol Combs
and Thomas Douglas were home over
Sunday from New Martinsyille.
Charles Briggs, of Cleveland, was
here ver Sunday.
Mrs. Samuel McGlumphey and chill
dren are the guests of friends at Wells
vile.
The newly remodeled Opera House
will be opened tomorrow evening with
"A Woman in the Case" This play
made quite a hit here last year, and
will no doubt tax the seating capacity
of the house this year.
King Bennett, of Wheeling, spent
Sunday with his parents here.
The Wellsburg ball team have at
last struck their gait and are treating
all teams alike. Saturday they trim
med the Windsors up to the queens
taste, and Monday the East Lviedpool
A. c., of East Liverpool, were treated
to two defeats. Next Saturday the
American League" hat played a so
game a week ago. will get another
whirl. Manager Zilli.en has given the
lovers of base ball here the best article
of ball ever played on the home
grounds.
The Bethany fair began to-day n
will last three days. A large number
OF strangers passed through here on
their way with exhibits. This is the
second year of the Bethany fair and
will be a far greater success than last
year.
Work on the Wheeling & Wellsburg
trolley line is progressing very rapidly,
but the p, w. & K. railroad is seeking
an injunction in the courts to have tres
passing on their property ended. The
matter will be argued before Judge
Melvin next Tuesday.
Belleview camp meeting ended last
Sunday and nearly all the campers
havs returned home. The weather was
very ~unfavorable for camp meeting
this season, but it was a success never
theless.
Company c., N. c.. met this evening
at the armory for drill and preparation
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-09-04

3 In Clerk Robertson's office yesterday
five deeds of trust were left for record.
Deed, dated August 2, 1901, from
James L. Knox and wife to Mamie Glib
son, conveying a piece OF property in
Philadelphia district. Consideration, IS
and love and affection.
Deed, dated August s, 1901, from Ben
E. Waddle and others to Daniel and
George P. Maxwell, conveying land on
Little Wheeling Creek. Consideration,
81, 900.
0 Deed, dated August 5, 1901. from Het-
tie Beall 10 Nancy NJ. Ridgie ct al,
conveying four parcels Of land or
Short Greek. Consideration, Sc 900.
J.. Elwood Hughes was appointed
guardian OF James Elwood Hughes,
aged 20; Martha J.. Hughes, IS; and
John Gray Hughes, 10. children of
Thomas Hughes. Bond, 81, 900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-09-04

of the county to avoid taxation; the
sale of intoxicating drinks to miuor1;
sale of deadly weapons on minors; the
statute governing check weighmen in
mines; the statute in reference to the
punishment of and cruelty to children.
The court called their attention further,
to violations of the revenue law by the
assessor, and to the fact that it is the
duty of the assessor, should he dis
cover or be cognizant of any violations
of the statutes in regard to licenses, to
inform the prosecuting attorney of lie
fact fully.
AS soon as the court had completed
his charge, the grand jury was con-
Quoted TO its oom by the bailiff in
charge and began its deliberations.
which. judging from the great number
of witnesses subpoenaed, will require
an unusually long time to conclude.
Charles Horstman vas summoned as
a grand juror, but Prosecuting Attor-
ney Nesbitt's objection to him on ac-
count of his being a stockholder in the
Mozart Park Association, was sustained
by the court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-09-04
Municipal Ownership.

To the Editor of the Register.
Sir:-I am a believer in municipal
ownership of public utilities and where
this is not practical the city should at
least control the prices charged, by
stipulating in the franchise the max
imum rates.
Take the telephone matter for ex-
ample. Here We have a company that
has for the past twenty years charged
us three times as much as they now
ask for their service, but | understand
that the contracts are made at the old
rates and the subscriber is promised"
a rebate. Why are they not drawn at
the rate people are to pay for the SER
vice?
How do we know tat this doesn't
mean a return to the old prices in
event of the Independent company be-
ing absorbed of being driven from the
field?
Are we sure that next quarters bill
will be the same as this or will 1t be
at the contract price? According to
it's franchise the National cannot
charge nor than its present rates and
the other company should be con-
trolled the same way.
Now is the time to protect the peo-
pie against the possibility of suGn a
thing and Council should act and act
at once. Yours truly.
X v y