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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-22

Electric block signals OF the most
advanced type are to be installed on
the Union Pacific and Southern Pa
cific from Omaha to San Francisco,
1900 miles, and from San Francisco to
Cotton, through Los Angeles. 542
miles. This will comprise the longest
stretch OF continuous automatic cleo
trio block signals IN the world. The
cost will aggregate $3,OOO,0 600.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-22

The Colorado, Texas & Mexico rail-
way has beens chartered In Oklahoma
to build d line from Cheyenne. Wye,
through Wyoming, South Dakota,
Colorado. Nebraska, Kansas, Okla
homa and Texas into Mexico. with q
terminus on the Gulf OF California.
The estimated length Of the line is
$500 miles, with branches in Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-22

A through train service over the
st. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico rail-
road, between Brownsville and Gal.
weston, a distance of about $50 miles
Is to be i%naugurated within the next
few weeks.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-22

line tank car while in the Santa Fe
railroad yards at Hutchinson. Kas..
Thursday. He breathed the a for
a half hour, It Is believed, before he
was found. An inch of oil In the
bottom soaked his skin full and it Is
coming Off where the oil touched.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-22

Announcement Is made that the
Great Northern, railroad will spend
more than six million dollars TOR
freight and passenger equipment this
year. New refrigerator cars for meat
and fruits will also be purchased.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-22

Walter J.. Towne has been appoint
ed recently to the position Of assist
ant chief engineer of the Chicago &
Northwestern railway company. With
headquarters In Chicago. Mr.. Towne
had his first experience in railroad
engineering with the Santa Re under
j, M. Meade.
The South Atlantic Car & Manu-
featuring company Of Savannah IS
building 1000 freight carr for the
Central railroad Of Georgia. This 10
In addition to an order for 1000 coal
cars that are being built for the
same road BY the Pressed Steel Car
company Of Pittsburg.
The Pennylvania railroad has de-
cided to burn up al wooden coal cars
and 10 discontinue the construction
OF new ones. C0stly wrecks have been
caused BY the use Of these old cars.
which are frequently crushed between
the heavier steel ones By sudden stop.
page q trains.
AT . recent meeting Of the direc-
tors Or the Frisco lines In Texas, W.
B. Drake OF St. LOuis, assistant 70
the second Vice president and gen.
.eral manager, was named general
superintendent Of the Texas lines
with headquarters at Fort Worth. Mr.
Drake succeeds H. NJ. rcklingcr, re
signed and he will enter upon his
new duties at once.
Grover Hartman, Is years old. u
Hanging between life and death as the
result Of falling into an empty gaso.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-22
RAILROAD NOTES.

The st. Louis & San Francisco
Railroad company has placed an Or
der for IL 200 tons of steel rails with
the Carnegie Steel company.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-22

The Sunday time table Is the same
as above with the addition Of Z l:40,
300 and 4:2O p. m. car going. which
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-22
Santa t-e Time Table.

-Four transcontinsnsai trains e2oh way daily
EAST BOUND.
No, I Ar 80 4. m. Departs. 40 ). =
No, Ar 200 p. m. Departs J. LIS .. m
No . Ar .-l:aSa.m m. Departa---l, Us !. m,
No 10 Ar 1865 >. m. Departs ~ p. m
WEST BOUND
No Ar,.5 B :. n. Departs :. 6O0A. NJ
No. | ALL ~ p. m. Departs ....a.Oo p. m.
No Ar..--s6as p. IN. Departs i. $40 p. M.
No. . Ar 800 p. m, Departs ...--.6;N p. m.
No. 4. Chicago Limited. solid Pull.
man train with dining, observation
and buffet library cars, unsurpassed
equipment and service.
No. 2, Atlantic Express. has Pull
man and tourist sleeping cars tor CHI
eago and kansas City. and ! tourist
car for Denver. A Pullman car for
Denver Is also added at Trinidad. Ar.
riyes at La Junta at 1880 y. M, con.
Meeting with No. S. leaving Ia Junta
3:10 .. m, arriving at Pueblo 500
q. m. Colorado Springs 6:35 :. m.
Denver $3.50 =. m.
No. 8, Kansas Cry and Chicago Elk
press, has Pullman and tourist sleep
ers for Chicago and Kansas City. Ar
rives at La Junta 1915 4. M, connect.
Ing with No. 6O3, leaving II Junta
1910 p. M, arriving at Pueblo 200
\. m, Colorado Springs $3.50 y. m,
Denver 900 D. N.
No. 10, Chicago Fast Mall, has Pull.
man sleeper. III Paso to Kansas City
Is the connection from oil points south
Of Albuquerque. Does the local work
from Albuquerque to Ration.
No. 3. California Limited. has same
equipment a. No. 4.
No. 1 has Pullman and tourist sleep
ing cars for southern California. This
train does the local work from Ratoa
to Albuquerque.
No. z. Mexico and California Impress,
has Pullman and tourist sleeping cass
Tor 1ncsthern California points, ~
Pullman car for 81 Paso and CITY q
MEXICO, connection for n Paso. Dem-
ing. Silver City and al points n 1ee1,
leo, Southern New Mexico and A.
sona.
No. =, California Fast Mail. has ralt
man sleeping cars for al California
points. This train h consolidated
With No. Z q Albuquerque.
". J. LUCAS, Aeeat
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-22
70 Cur, : Cold In one DAY.

Take LAXATIVE BRoMO Quinins
Tablets. Druggists refund money y
1t falls to sure. f. ". GROVES Gig
nature Ii on each box. 25c.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-22

Alexander Bowie. president of the
Caledonlan Coal company, denies the
reported compromise OF the rebate
case, He says the case will go to
trial unless the Santa Fe and Colorado
Fuel and Iron company pay the fl.:
damages asked for. I
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-22

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Is \
new remedy, an Improvement or the
laxatives Of former years, as It does
not grippe or naseate and Is pleasant
to take. It is guaranteed. O. G..
Schaefer, druggist.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-22

Nasal Catarrh quickly yields 70 treat.
ment by Ely's Cream Balm, which ia agree.
ably aromatic. 1t is received through the
nostrils, cleanses and heals the whole sur
face over which 1t ditfuses itself. Druggists
sell the 5Oc. size; Trial size by mai, ~
cents. Test it and you are sure 70 continue
the treatment.
Announcement.
To accommodate those who are partial
70 the use of atomizers in applying liquids
into the nasal passages for Catarrhal trait
6les, the proprietors prepare Cream Balm in
LIQUID form, which will be known a. Ely's
Liquid Cream Balm. Price including thu
spraying tube il u cents. Druggists Or ~
mail. The liquid form ernbodies the med
icinal properties Of the solid preparation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-22

Grover Hartman, rs years old. Is
hanging between life and death as the
result or falling into an empty gAs0-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-27
PUPILS WILL GIVE.
To Allow Public School Children
to Give to San Francisco.

The meeting OF the School Board was
held in the city Hall last night, the fol-
lowing members being present: James r.
Capers chairman, Charles Hutzler y. Z,
Ebe II, II. Ch!idrcy, S, u. Woodhn, A, IL,
IIiil assistant superintendent and G. +.
aYalford, clerk and supervisor.
This being the annual meeting OF the
board the following officers were ro-clcci-
ed; James II. Capers chairman; Charles
iutzlcr, vice chairman; C. 2. Walford,
clerk and supervisor,
The board decided TO allow the pupils
TO make contribution to the relief OF tho
sufferers in San Francisco, Notice. VIII be
given in the schools as 10 the date on
Which the collection will be taken.
After approval OF pay-rolls, and other
routine business the Board adjourned.
The following committees were appoint
ed:
lioge, Jr,, ". Floyd Reams Roland Il,
Childrey.
ler, +. G. fbel, S, o. Woodiin, A, d.
FSinance-A. b. Clarke, Charles Hutzler,
]. q, Corley.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-27
JUDGE GREGORY Will
Leave LEA THE COLLEGE
Present Head Of Law Department
Will Resign Shortly-Forrncr
Governor Succeeds Him.

Judge Roger Gregory, who has been
senior professor Of law at Richmond
College for number OF years. Will retire
ut tho end Of the present session. Judge
Gregory has not yet resigned, but It is
his purpose to do SO shortly. the rcsigna-
ton 10 take effect In June.
Upon lie retirement OF Judge Gregory.
it is understood that former Governor
"A. .. Montague will become the dean
OF the law department. Judge Gregory
was n member OF the late Constitutional
Convcn1rl and Is widely known among
the members Of his profession through,
out the country Many leading lawyers
have been students under his guidance,
and the relationship between his classes
and himself has invariably been affec-
tionate and exceedingly helpful to the
younger men.
Tho resignation or Judge Gregory will
not come as n surprise to those close to
him, as they have known for some
months that he had about determined
TO leave the college at the close OF the
present school year
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-27
GAS ORDINANCE
LONG FORGOTTEN
Superintendent Knowles Says
Citizens Can Buy Gas at
Actual Cost.

S1perintendent Knowles, OF the Guy
gas works, said last night that the CITY
could furnish gas just as cheap us any
company or person could.
He did not seem TO be greatly impressed
with the offers recently made by certain
individuals TO furnish cheap light Tor inc
citizens of Richmond. and While he "ouiu
say nothing disparagins Of the persons
in question, he wasGed MS heao IN "'s'
way that meant volumes.
Mir. Knowles said:
II have been quoted as saying that
the total cost Of gas made by the city
was lust fraction more than 80 cents
per thousand feet
..It does not even cost that much, Tor
I have carefully examined my books ana
find that for January, February and
March OF this year, the city gas only
cost 50 1-2 cents per thousand feet.
The leakage last year amounted 10 10 l.
per cent, which includes condensation
in the pipes and brakeagcs.
Makes Large Profit.
II should say that the cost OF gas ~
thc burners amounts TO about Is cents
a thousand feet. which leaves q profit
OF IS cents a thousand feet to the CITY.
",rherc has been an ordinance on the
books ever since I can remember which
has never been In force, but which, 'lf
enforced, would save the people OF ltlch-
mond many thousands OF dollars.
This ordinance says that the auditor
shall mako up the gas accounts each
year showing tho actual cost of gas and
that the Council shall on the first OF
uNcbrrary each year fix the price of gas
for tho year. The ordinance further
states that gas shall be sold at cost TO
the citizens of Richmond.
Put Them in Excellent Order
81 am sure that the expenditure nf
$4,000 will DO sufficient to put the WORKS
in excellent order and to permit us to
make gus Just rs good and MS cheap as
any that Is made In am city.
"I'lc water gas plant, >put In under
my supervision, at the lower gas works.
is ns good MS any in this country and
makes as good and cheap gas as any
body wants.
'If tho new improvements arc put in
at the works, tho cost OF gas making
can possibly be cut In half and It could
be sold to the consumer for certainly
rs cents per thousand feet and possibly
lower"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-27
Eighty-scventl1 Anniversary.

metropolitan Lodge. No. 22S, I. 0. O.. f..
celebrated the orders eighty-seventh
birthday at Marshall Hall. A large crowd
WAS In attendance, brothers being pres
cnt from Patrick Henry, Capitol City,
Ahou ben Adem, Union and Unity Lodges.
Among tho entertainments of the eve
ming were: Either Mr., Spclgol; solo, Mr..
Bickerstaff; solo, Mr. Nunnley; solo and
recitation Mr.. Dlncont. After this pro-
grammc, Row. Il. M. ATaXey, Of Union
station Methodist Church, and Rev. Or,
NJ A. Jones' Of Lee Street Baptist
Church, made excellent addresses. Mem
bers from the visiting lodges were then
called upon to speak. and Messrs. Jcn-
nings. Smith Hanes, Russell and others
responded,
Refreshments and smoker followed,
and everybody voted the meeting ono of
the most enjoyable held for long time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-27
POST A MEETS.
Arrangements Being Completed
for State Convention.

The monthly meeting of Post A. n. p.
As, was held at their headquarters at
Third and Main streets, last evening A
good number. OF members were present,
MIR. G, y. Cook, president OF the post
presided. Mr.. Cook reported for the
special committee on entertainment for
the state convention 10 be held in Rich
mond May nth and 18th, lie stated that
arrangements had been made to enter-
tain the three hundred delegates and that
the banquet would be held at Murphy'a
Hotel.
Among those present were Messrs. c. p.
Cook, II. II, Cloves H. l.. llarwood,
NJ, S. Valentine, Col. j, S. Harwood
II. r, Smith j. N, Bel Thomas PoudcX,
ter Z, t. Christian. NJ. ". Moncure O.
D: Coleman. G. w, Saundas. j, l.. I'm,
J. J. Allen, II. ID, Quares, l.. s. Whit
more William Jenlklhs, Jr,, NJ. G, patter-
SON G. W. Rogers y c, Pelouzo, =, L..
Strause, r r. Van Lear. G, A. Crawford.
G, r. Cary. y, G. Pattce G, b. Antrim.
G. f. Sydnor ]. II, =. Peay f. e. Con,
rad, Monroe Levy, J.. y Miller a. T.,
Redford, E. Il. Roden, II, W. Chef, ana
~. o, B0Sgs. Of Philadelphia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-27
Belvidere's New Officers.

Al a meeting of BelvIdere Grove Of
Druids, held Wednesday night in Bcvi-
dere Hail. the following officers were
elected for the ensuing six months: Noble
arch, r. w bunker; vice-arch, DIR. J. r.
Williams; financial and recording sccre-
tnry. B. H. Hudson; treasurer, e. =.
Ford: conductor. John Rabineau; inside
guard. u. B. TInsley; outside guard, j..
G. Ayers: chaplain, NJ. l.. Sutherland;
trustees. c. TT. Habiston #. p, Brent and
Sylvanus Francione.
On tho first Friday in next month the
grove will meet In its new grove room
at IIofheimcr's Fraternity Hall.
The grove appropriated SO towards the
Druids who suffered In the terrible dis
nstcr In California last Wees. The Su-
prcRlc Arch OF tho United States, Mr.. j.
r.. Martinoni who lived in San Francisco,
not only lost his home, but his business
as we'll. There are about fifteen thousand
Drulds in tho State of California.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-27
PAINT PORTRAIT OF
GOVERNOR SWANSON

Mr.. IL. i. Mailman, Of New York.
who has attained much distinction at
home and abroad, for his acknowledged
skill in portraiturc, Is in Richmond, and
is painting a portrait OF Governor Claude
A. Swanson, from daily sittings, at the
Executive Mansion.
Mr.. Walton has been abroad Il sood
part of the time during recent years and
has dono CONSIDERABLY work In England,
where he painted, among Others George
Moore, the Irish novelist; Lady Cunard,
Lady Amherst, Lord Morhary ana CAP
tain Amos, of the Life Guards, who led
the procession at the late Queens jubilee,
IN 1901.
In this country recent portraits dohe
by him, that have been greatly admired
are those or Mrs. Frances liodsson l'ur-
nett, or Mrs Townsend, MISS lia'lic rr-
mine Riyes, Mr.. John Philip Sousa, Ad-
miral schlcy, United States Senator Pyle,
Professor Ncwcomb, the astromcr, and
Speaker Cannon, whose picture has just
been finished and Is considered to be u
speaking likeness.
Just here Is where Mr.. Waltmans or
traurdinary forte lies, In his belHs able
to make, not only an excellent work or
art, but n realistic one, as far as bis
subject is concerned.
Mr. Mailman considers the llaudon
statute OF Washington, In the rotunda OF
tho CAPITOL to be ono Of the finest IN tho
United states. lie likewise has high
estimate of the portraits that he has seen
here by Sully, Gilbert Stuart ana other
portraits OF that period
Iie IL looking forward with interest
to visiting the studio Of Mr. a. V, VAL
cnttne While In The city he Is u guest
al the Executive mansion,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-27
BRIGHT OUTLOOK
FOR MAY FESTIVAL
Seats Are Being Rapidly Reserved
aid Many Box Parties Will
BE Given.
NOTED ARTISTS ARE BOOKED
Cl,ildren's Chorus Will BE OF
Especial Programme
for Tuesday Matinee.

Festival or the "Wednesday Club,
which opens OH Monday night, is
exceedingly bright, aud every indica-
ton points to tho greatest success IN tho
history of the club. Seats for the five
performances at the Academy IRE being
rapidly, sold, ana the audiences Will be
not only largo but brilliant. Tho boxes
have been taken and many theatre par
ties will be given during the Festival.
Mr.. Emil AIollcnhauer Will agnin con-
duct tho Boston Festival Orchestra, and
Mr.. Walter G.. Mercer will conduct the
Chlldrcns Chorus.
Among tho distinguished artists who
will tnko part are Miss Anita Rio, So
prano; Miss Louise OrmshH, soprano;
Mime. Isabel Bouton. cpntralto; Mrs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-27
Case Runs Amuck,

Especial to Tho Timcs-Dlsphtcll)
IeAIlyrGH, n. O.. APRIL a. rs u s zee %
Iinghes & Company, leaf tobacco dealers
Of OF finuisburg, Va, against cheatham \. y
Williamson. tobacco Wareh lIA, me, &c ot
MI run nmncl1 !, was given to the jury
l last evening at O'Clock. at . oGlock;
they sent for The Judge to ask additiona 4
~ n;rlinr,s thnv sent n note asking that they
po '' 1scharsed as it was clearly impo,sss;I,,
bic FOR them to reach an ngreem Yn,d NOT not
Judge sent Them yroId that ne "ou mTen ned
the nexi day. And this course was taken
this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-27
Give Silver Tea Tonight.

A silver ten will be given tonight at
s o'clbck at the residence OF MI. William
r. Miller, No. llS North Third Street,
under the auspices of tho Earnest Work
crs' Society OF the Grace-street Presby-
terrain church.
,rhe feature OF the evening will be q
gypsy encampnnnt In charge Of n charm.
INK gypsy princess, who has just arrived
from New York Thcre VIII be booths
for the sale OF aprons lowors and
candles, Refreshments Will be free ana
the phonograph will discourse music ana
amusement to the company.
In correction with this entertainment
the ladies will run Q line OF automobiles
ma Broad Streets, milking short trips
at frequent intervals for % cents the
,rhe proceeds OF this enterprise will go
ia the fund for improvements to the
chilrch building, tnt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-27
REAL ESTATE NOTES,
Agents Very Active and Many
Inquiries Daily Made.

Tho real estate agents have been ao,
t,vo Mi of this week with buyers and
prospective buyers OF small or low priced
s:ovcral of the agencies report good bust
ness OF this character and bright pros
pects for still better transactions OF =
Growing Industrial interests IN H,oh-
mond and the consequence lnttoauc'
ton hero of small armies 9, i9a
mort mechanics from other iocai1ties
Who have brought money with mem
and have great prospects, ahead,
have Increased tho inquiry fof s ,,,,,d
homes. Investors who want 10 - pn,'a
houses to rent 10 such good peope, hia
men OF small means VINO wan ~ = ;nn "uiH
thoIr own homes are among the lnau.rs
e ers'' Altogether Alto these small home hn%xa
are are doing much to keep TIN real estate ",
n Markell, ua'1 active, and it is splendid sign
OF the times.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-27
Nh. DOYLE IS AT
CHICAGO MEET|NC
American Railway Association III
Session There During the
Week.
The PENNSYLVANIA GROWING
Plans on Foot for Further I'm
provemcnts- Southern Rail !,
way Systems Earnings.

President George W. Stevens, OF the
chesapeake and Ohio, is In New York on
business.
General Manager c. e. Doyle. of the
chesapeake and Ohio. Is in Chicago at
tending the annual meeting of the Ameri-
can Railway Association.
Mr.. A. II. Plant. comptroller Of me
Southern Railway, announces the follow
Ing earnings of the road for the thlt"
week in April:
southern Railway Company excluding
st. Louis Louisville lines): This year.
se07 .GsS: last year, $Se9,?l6; increase
S7S.612.
Southern Railway Company (st. LOUIS
Louisville Ines: This year, $685.; last
year, $1,000: increase, S,?2S.
Atlantic Coast Line--Month Of Fchru-
orv, s2l72.973; same mouth last year,
s17$s. 1913; increase for present year S4Si,S7"
Since July 1st sl5.sSa,7ol; last year.
Sl4m91To; gain. $lSSO5il
Central of Georgia First week of April
s2l25oo last year, s1ol 800; gain, $4,000
i oujsyllo and Nashvillc--First week IN
April. sS2s, lo5; last year. S7l7,4l5; gam
$50. go. Since July list, $50 ,S0i, 80; last year.
f3o1S 7aS: gain. S2G23.46l
Seahoard Air Line-F1rst week in April
s1,3l4.669: last year s1,Nt9,2l2: gain SGD, aN''
since July 1st. sS,55l ,923; last year, $7,6335,-
lSo: gain, s9lS,1el.
Tho management of the Pcnnsylrania
Railroad Company, It Is understood, has
under consideration plans for the rais
nr of additional fresh capital which r
needed for CARRYING opt the extensive
Enforcement Work" which the company
Is carving on Nothing definite has yc
been decided upon in regard to TINS mat
Ter. though according to the UNDERSTAND
Ing IN banking circles. the company con
templates the raising of possibly Sio'oVo,
no Money market conditions, however
viii 10 some extent determine how 500,
applications Will be made for the FUNDS
This is not regarded as an opportlne
Tine for the notation of additional bonds
Eo ii seems likely that tho company vii
Issue short time notes for the amour
needed. NJ
a I.ehigh Valley freight train was
blown UP with dynamite on the cut of
above Tittslon at midnight Tuesday night
The engine ana several cars were de-
rallied and wrecked. The engineer and
fireman were injured. II Is believed thai
rome malicious person placed a box OF
dynamite on the track which exploded
when the locomotive struck It,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-27
MAYOR BITTERLY
OPPOSjE|:.DT0 IT
Says lie IS Against schlicht's or
Any Other Plan 'rlian Munich
pal Ownership.
OWN WATER, LIGHT, POWER
Believes City Would Do Better
to Erect Power Plant Than
Lease Gas Works.
OWN WATER, LIGHT, POWER

ltrom. a s,nrr corlcsl ondcnt.l.

(EIOnf II SUN aNSVTIGSI'uluCllt'ysl
NEW ORLEANS. April 2G-NIuyor Nc
Carthy WIS sccl ut tho 81. Charles Hotel
this afternoon In regard to MI. Paul.
Schlichts visit to Richmond and his 30
cent gas proposition. Mayor Mccarthy
is unconpromisinEly opposed to any
proposition or any other thing that VIII
take tile control of tho Richmond Gas
Works out Of the hands of Its citizens,
ana Is of tho opinion that this Is what
Mir. Schlicht's proposition, II accepted,
would mean.
lie says that after four hours talk
with Nj. Schllcht in Richmond there we're
many things yet to be learned about ms
process and proposition. and that he IS
very slloptic,ll Of his ability TO supply
gas to tic pipes at 80 cents.
Further, the Mayor said:
Il am opposed to taking tho first step
which might result In tho control of the
!ivht In Richmond By any private cor
pcration As get additional Information
from time TO time, Lam confirmed IN TUG
ot.inui, that We would make q great mis-,
sl;ike To surrender the independent posi-
ton wc now occupy as to light. Every
thing Indicates to me the wisdom OF re-
tanning absolute control OF the gas WORKS
and Of adding at the earliest prncticape
moment 81 powcr- house for electric light
and current.
Fire Protection Question.
Tho water tower at the New Reservoir
duplicated at the high points In the CITY,
is the solution of the question OF IRE
protection. ana we need the power from
the electric plant to run these pumps as
tliey are now run at the tower al me
Now Reservoir. The sooner we have the
fnr IA