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COUNTRY real ESTATE


THE BEST BUYS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
$50 acres-A good stock or dairy ranch only Is
miles from Oakland; 100 acres of good rich
tillable land; good family orchard and vine, vine,
yard; . large living springs: good room
house large barn and other outbuildngs; 70
head cattle. horses. harnesses and all farm
implements and wagons; price $4,000.
100 acreS-A fine dairy ranch, only II niles from
Oakland: 40 acres of the finest bottom land:
Will grow anything without irrigation nne
living stream of pure water that could be utliI
lied to frrigate with: acres of fine orchard
good room dwelling, barns, windmill and
tank 20 head of cattle, 100 chickens.
horses. all implements, tools and wagons;
price $12. 800.
so acres of rich valley land II miles from
Oakland: 30 acres of first class orchard and
vineyard: fine, new modern room cottage:
hot or cold water, bath. ETC.; good barn and
outbuildings $500 per acre
81 acres of rich tillable land. 10 miles from
Oakland; good orchard, house, barn, etc.;
price SIS. 800.
acresNA fne chicken ranch 10 miles from
Oakland; good cottage, barn. etc; price $4,000.
HOLCOMB REALTY CO..
Country Department
306 San Pablo Oakland, Cal.
RICHEST VEGETABLE LAND.
SIS per acre cash-S2o per acre cash.
Rent will pay balance.
Peat and sediment soil, only Ia miles from
Holt on the Santa Fe +. R., s miles from
Stockton. with II. R. rate for island farmers of
only 1c per mile; steamer landing on property.
Absolutely overflow; perfect drainage and
free irrigation system; enormous crops now
growing on the land
Onons-S400 to 81 600 per acre.
Asparagus-$300 to 81, 500 per acre.
Potatoes-100 TO 200 SACKS per acre.
Beans-25 to 40 sacks per acre.
Bsrley-30 to so sacks per acre.
Price only $3.50 per acre, S25 per acre cash,
balance S25 per acre per year.
Excursions daily: 81. 80 covers all expenses.
A Z. PATTEN LAND COMPANY,
601 First National Bank bldg. San Francisco.
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PROPERTY WANTED

PROPERTY WANTED
Building lot in West Oakland inside of 30th st.
for cash; prefer not to go over 81 COO
Small cottage in West Oakland inside Of
18th st. up to $1,000; $1,000 cash.
the hills of East Oakland VIII give a nearly
new cottage f. 18th st. in ex-
change. Might assume some difference.
; room cottage in good district up TO 81 600.
VIII give in exchange pair of nearly and
thoroughly modern fats in good district, sub
ject to 1900 mortgage.
Good income fats close in to exchange for
vacant business lot T5x100 in Oakland, clear,
price $4,000.
Good country property within 200 miles OF
San Francisco to exchange for fats. cottage,
vacant lots aud business property in Oakland.
ID. +. MINNEY. 422 11th ST.. Oakland.
Int % Rraadrrar
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RuNGALow AND cAMp sIrrs

CAMP Al CAzADERO-Speciaf sale OF large
beautifully wooded lots on R. r. and creek,
81 .5U up; ask about out free lots; booklet
free LOCKE-PADD0N CO., $40 Clement ST.,
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STATEMENT
OF THE CONDITIONS AND AFFAIRS OF THE
United States Branch
North British and Mercantile
Insurance Company
OF LONDON. ENGLAND, on the 31st day of De-
cember, A. D. 1909. and for the year ending
Of section s Of the Potea % CODE n
piled from the annual statement fled with the
Insurance Commissioner of the State of California.
CAPITAL
Statutory deposit. t................. 5000, 900. 90
ASSETS
Cash market value of all stocks and
bonds owned by company. -. 81 .051 $50. .9s
Cash in company's Office. .......... 800 90
Cash in banks. ..................... 3s1, 700. sc
Interest due and accrued 7S,16S. ~
Agents balances representing busi
ness written subsequent to Octo
Deposits with underwriters assoei
ations ....................... 2.4S1 90
Total assets sets...........s SIS, ,242, GIL 80
LIABILITIES
Losses adjusted and unpaid. ,...... sos, ,974 81
Losses in process of adjustment or
Losses resisted, including expenses 54,i2e. 80
Gross premiums on fire risks running
reinsurance, so per cent......:.. 1.s7s. ore SO
Gross premiums on fire risks running
reinsurance pro rata. ............ 2,4ss. IL. .os
Taxes due or accrued. ......... $4,000. 90
Amount reclaimable by insured .on
perpetual FIRE insurance policies s4,2Is os
Total liabilities ............ 81. .es5. .oo1 .7s
INCOME
Net cash actually received on fire
Received from interest and dividends
on bonds, stocks. loans. and from
ali other sources. 254, .s5
ledger ed assets &c. 49,. 81
Income from all other sources. 2.ss0 .o1
Total income .............. So, ,os3, SIG. "a
EXPENDITURES
Net amount paid for fire losses tin
cluding S4l7.i19.91, losses of pre-
vious years. .;....,.. i,soS,off.s 90
ment Of losses ss ss1 e2
Paid or allowed for commission or
paig prpkspase for salaries. fees. and other
charges for officers clerks. etc. 4o5.o7i IS
tan taxer s0' s.a'e' ..... e.'Y.' 1912 e5
Gross loss on sale or maturity of
Rsmittea to home Office ga so e e
Total expenditures SO, ,s7o. 1s7 SO
Fire
losses incurred during the year. .99J. S06. G3
RISKS AND PREMIUMS
Fire Risks Premiums
Net amount of risks
written during the s-,o ,ze oos &c s,- aaa %
Net amount Of risks
expired during the
Net amount in force
December 81. 1909. s2a2t5.2so s,l4o,9Si.o2
f. g. RICHARDS, Manager.
j. T.. HASTINGS Asst. Manager.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Sd
day of February, 1910.
Commissioner of Deeds for California in New
York
John McC. Anderson,
RESIDENT SECRETARY,
212 Pine street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CAIA
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ISLAND. on the 31st day of December, A. ID.
1909. and for the year ending on that day. Pub
shed pursuant to the Provisions Of Section Gil of
the Political Code and compiled from the annual
statement filed with the Insurance Commissioner
of the State of California
CAPITAL
Amount of capital stock paid up IN 100 80 80
cash .......' SoVO.ooo.oo
ASSETS
Cash market value of all stocks and
bonds owned by company -...S2, S4f, $50 w
Cash in company's office ..-...... Io6.06
Cash in banks .....,............ lz5 4tf. 70
Interest due and accrued n,1l3.39
Agents balances representing bust
ness written subsequent to Oct.
1, 1909 ...t......:... 4lo,ot.'o
if1 for ihsi fire and marine risks ....... 25.41s15
Due from other companies for rein
surance losses already pafd. l,OSbiz
Total assets ..$a So, ,43s, $40 21
LIABILITIES
Losses adjusted and unpaid S6I,S7921
iGIse IN suspepse IN paoee 21os4s %
Losses resisted. including expenses. 14,O1s.47
Gross premiums on fire risks running
Insurance Dne genr u so 5spe per cent 71s2e7oo
Gross premiums on fire risks running
reneurance in ae org pro rata ..e'e- 1o1o 45s oe
Gross premiums on inland navigation
rasAs per cent Sfo...'' 124 42o5s
Gross premiums on marine risks,
SS2920 10; reinsurance. so and 100
per cent NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 4o,Uoo.zo
Taxes due or accrued ............. 50,000.00
All other liabilities ................ $685. o6
Total liabilities .....s2 s., ,2e6, 756. .o4
INCOME
Net cash actually received for fire =,
rine eaI premiums .............,-.. - set, ,25s. At
Received from interest and dividends
{ all all r' other sources ' ............. 49, 1oe.27o1s
ledger n.O assets en 9.. ................ 55e5s25
Total income ...s2, s., sos, 451 "a
EXPENDITURES
Net amount paid for fre losses - s.. .oe1 ,225s5
Net amount paid for marine losses. 81 ,49467
Expenses of adjustment and settle
ment or losses s.-....-.'.-.- r. q lEo5'uo
Dividends to stock holders ......... 100000
r,p brokerage ts0e ................... 80 5231as1s
Paid for salaries, fees and other
charges for officers, clerks, etc.. 05,60694
Paid for state, national and local
All other expenditures ............ 4Is006 76
Total expenditures .......... s., 60, ,e57. 81
Fire. Marine
the year .......-...s 81 ,o5s, ,ses.1s sS52s7s1e
RISKS AND PREMIUMS
Fire Risks Premiums
Net amount of risks
written during the 20. ooe 90 o.e .-e 90
Net amount of risks
year -; 2s7,s72,oo5 271oe11es
Net amount in force
December 81, 1909. 311,916.9S6 3.35l ,0S2 81
Marine Risks. Premiums
Net amount of risks
written during the
year .S1ol, ,o6S, ,4bf SS4l, 4u
Net amount of risks
expired during the
year 14o, ,S9Z,23l tol, eSiI4
Net amount in force
December 81, 1900. 14,946,140 331, f61,3I
j. B. BRANCH, Pres.
A. G.. BEALS. Sec.
GEO. E. BIXBY. Treas.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day
of FEBRUARY, 1910 FRED S. ALDRICH,
Notary Public.
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CLAIRvOYANrs
INVESTMENTS
'2ee-MONTHLY DIyTDFNnS

= @c-dVNIHLl DINlDENDS-2G
- ~ Eh1 DOLLAR INVESTED
Can BE EARNED on YOUR MONEY
lri 5nTesteo AZ once in an exceptionally high
c.&ss security which we are Offering for a few
daEs ONLY
VIII bear closest Investigation
Nall or write us TODAY. as we have but
kAnf-l. allotment at the present price
-s-- p n HARRIS a CO. BROKERS
-f3S Phelan bldg. san Francisco Cal
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PATTERSON IRRIGATED FARMS
10 ACRES OR MORE
$50 PER ACRE-5 YEARS TIME
Finest piece Of farming land in the state
Is, 600 acres with the most efficient irrgating
system in the United States Most profitable
alfalfa and dairy country in the San Joaquin
valley. Special excursions every Sunday and
small parties every day.
BIG MONEY IN CITY LoTS-S1oo UP.
ROGERS & STONE CO.,
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PROPOSALS AND BIDS
PROPOSAL AND BIDS.

PROPOSAL AND BIDS.
Sealed bids will be received at the office OF
the secretary OF the Regents. University of Cali
fornia, Berkeley, at or before $3.50 a. m. Tues
day, July II. 1910. for a frame ~ office build
ing al the university farm at Davis, Yoio county
California, and separate bids are invited for ~
frame addition to the workshop at the uni
Versity farm at Davis, Yolo county, California
and separate bids are also invited for (3) roads
and walks on the university campus at Berkeley
California, per plans and specifications file
at said office.
No bids will be received unless accompanied
by certified check bond in favor of the
dersigDed equal to 10 per cent of the bid. TO as
sure execution of contract by successful bidder
The right TO reject any or all bids is reserved.
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
CALIFORNIA.
Office Constructing Quartermaster. Fort Mason
San Francisco. Cal, July 5. l91O.-Sealed pro-
posals in tripcate for constructing reservoir,
wooden tank, extending mains. etc. at Fort
Barry. Cal. will be received here until IL a. m.
August 6. 1910, and then opened Plans. speci-
hcations. blanks and necessary Information can
be obtained here deposit of $40 required to
insure return OF plans etc. Envelopes contain
ing proposals TO be marked Proposals for Reser-
yoir, etc, Fort Barry CAL" and addressed TO
Major George Mex Williamson. Or Mr. L. S. A.
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CHEAPER than you can BUY elsewhere
Mn Laun ron .alo .-..l-loo..
E. i. WAYLAND q 90

$40 Monadnock building, San Francisco. Cal.
STOCKS OFFERED FOR QUICK SALE.
800 tour Metals tSan JOse).--.--.--.d 06
.i-7po .Alaska Petroleum & Coal CO.-..-el 10
j 1000 shares Ia Blanc OH CO--.--... a 80
] 1r19 shares NsTlian Crude oil CO.. n %
l.QUc shares Lady Washington oil CO. a l2l
goo -slEres Eemplur Ranch Oil...-...H l9
$50 shares Premier Oh CO.-......-.. Wanted
. .-sfe Coalinga National Petroleum q 3e
= GOO shares Section Six OIL CO.......6 40
.l,.5 shares Liberty oil Co.--.......n 20
500 shares Ramona Oh CO..........-6 35
500 -slsreS Paula Oil Co.-...-.-..-.61 a rs
$3.50 shares Yellowstone oil Co.......0 30
zoe shares Pacldc slope Securities Wanted /
900 Int Endless Chain Saw Co--....6 Is
roo shares Mascot Copper Co.-.--..--@ 4.65 /
THE FILLMORE BRANCH OF THE CALL Is |
AT 1851 FILLMORE ST
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LUMBER FoR SALE

SHINGLES. $I.50; rustic. S23: lining, $40; eoun-
try orders solicited 80 10th ST.. g ..
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TIPAfAH & HIRSCHLER. 255 Montgomery st.
TIPAIAN q HIRSCHLER 2j5 Montgomery St.
IIPMAN & HIRSCHLER. 255 Montgomery st.
Phone Douglas 3644.

iIPSiAN q HfRsCHLFR' 255 Montgomery St
LIPMAN & HIRSCHLER, 255 Montgomery ST.
Phone Douglas 3644.
SPECIAL BARGAINS IN LOTS
IN SUNSET AND RICHMOND sDISTRICrs.
s45o-LOt 25xl2o; east line 4eth av.. bet. NJ
and sts.; easy terms.
Se5o-A few lots left on 32nd and S3rd avs,
near stadium and one block from Golden
Gate park and car line easy terms.
SToO-A ST. near 35th av; easy terms.
S9oo-35th sv., between A and u SITS. only
lots left; street macadamized house on
81 550-2lst av.. between II and ] sts.; terms.
s. Oo0-l6th av., only 100 II. from Fl St and
Golden Gate park: bituminized street;
cement sidewalks: entire frontage built up
with new homes; terms
LARGEST SELECTION OF LOTS; HOUSES and
FLATS, North and South Of GOLDEN GATE
PARK.
SUNSET oFFICE-Cor. st. and 1th av. open
daily including Sunday.
REACH OFFICE-Cor. Fulton st. and 49th av.
opp life saving station.i Open sundays
oniT Take Ellis and Ocean car.
r1pMAS & uIRscHLER. 255 Montgomery st.
Phone Douglas 3644
A GENUINE OPPORTUNITY.
7 have an opfion on 100 of proven oil
land in the greatest field OF high grade oil. 3s
10 40 gravity; well to oil on property; want
some one with 81 600 to buy an interest with
nc in This nrorerfy and develop il; land but
short distance from a gusher, and already worth
considerable more than my option price
II ~ T. III Montgomery ST. San Francisco.
FOR eale-Something new in flats; new designs.
new style on finish; separate entrances; finest
location in Western addition: oyeriooking rec
reation grounds in g. g. PARK; TIN av. ana ID
ft see z. B. HALLETT. on premises.
TINS elegant Western addition corner at sac
risce. owner had plans drawn for building, but
financial reyerses compel sale; beautiful lot.
S-.6xo7 e affording bounfiful light and sun;
oians 20 with the lot II desired; asks IS. 500
BkI,DwIN & HOWELL. 31s-324 Kearny st.
so down. $50 month, without interest; new,
neat room cottage: plastered and vain
seoted price 1925 including 25xi00 1T. lot;
McEnerney title; sc fare owl car; - minutes
n I'd and Mission sts take car marked Ocean
View on Guerrero ST. TO Lakevlew av.
RIVERS BROS. 46l Montgomery ST.
NcENERNEY SUITS AT s35.
LAWYERS TITLE INVESTMENT Co.,
POS Balboa building,
MARKET AND 2D SITS.
So. GONE cor. 22d and Harrison: lot 25xI0o;
store and rooms: 8 room fat; selling on ac-
count owner leaving city. Owner on premises
q. N. to y. "a.
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SANTA CRUZ REAL ESTATE
ONES, ranches. acreage, exchange list.
DAVID l.. WILSON. Santa Cruz. Cal.
PUGET SOUND REAL ESTATE

TWO pair fine lots overlooking Puget sound
cash terms or exchange. Apply TO E. l..
HAWK 2231 Dana ST.. Berkeley
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FINANCIAL

YIEE buy Oakland Traction preferred; Key
Route preferred; Realty Syndicate certificates:
LCflock irrigation bonds; Modesto irrigation
lo1ds, and other local securities.
R. WHITEHEAD & CO..
First National Bank building. Oakland.
. 4BBoTT buys BONDS :)also CAL. SAFE DEP.
=. sccounts: money loaned. 636 Market st
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STATEMENT
OF THE CONDITIONS AND AFFAIRS OF THE
Providence Washington lnsur-
anCe Company

OF PROVIDENCE. IN TT E STATE OR RHODE
ISLAND. on the 31st day of December A. D.
1909. and for the year ending on that day. Pub
shed pursuant to the Provisions Of Section Gil Of
the Political Code and compiled from the annual
statement filed with the Insurance Commissioner
of the State of California.
CAPITAL
Amount of capital stock, paid up in
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ROSS VALLEY REAL ESTATE
ROSS building lots. Marin county-Macadam ave
nues sewer water. gas, electricity; prices
low: very easy terms Owner, Il. N CARSON.
% Battery. or Carson Glove Co.. San Rafael.
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STATEMENT
OF THE CONDITIONS AND AFFAIRS OF THE
Equitable Fire and Marine In
surance Company

Of PROVIDENCE. in the State of Rhode
on the 31st day Of December. A. D.
1909. and for the year ending that day.
Published pursuant TO the Provisions of Sec
ton Gil of the Political Cole and compiled
from the annual statement filed with the In
surance commissioner OF the State of California.
CAPITAL
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mARrN COUNTY REAL ESTATE
BURLrNcAME REAL ESTATE

SAN ANSErMr Mill Valley San Rafael prop-
critics Attbowe Realty Company. 25s Market.
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PALMTSTRY

ELITE matrimonial bureau FOR lonely people;
circular zoe. 954 Broadwar. Oakland
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STATEMENT
, THE CONDITIONS AND AFFAIRS OF THE
Home Insurance Company

OF NEW YORK. IN THE STATE OF NEW
YORK. the 31st day of December. A. D..
1909, and for the year ending that day Pub
lshed pursuant to the Provisions of Section Gil
of the Political Code and complied from the an
sioner of the State Of California.
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STATEMENT
)F THE CONDITIONS AND AFFAIRS OF TEE
National Fire Insurance Co.

OF HARTFORD. IN THE STATE of CON
NECTICIJT on the 3rst iay OF December. A ID.
1909. and for the year ending that day
Published pursuant TO the provisions OF Sec
tion GIL OF the Political Code and complied
from the annual statement fled with the Insur-
ance Commissioner OF the State OF California
CAPITAL
Amount of capital stock paid up in
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INFORMATION WANTED
CHARLES DENNIS-write 1919 commerce to
9oaN DENNIS. Tacoma. Wash.
MATRIMONIAL.

NANIED-To correspond with Swedish or
American lady. about 30 to 35 years old
weight about l30 pounds: object matrimony
PRANK G FRANKS. General Delivery Val
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MONEY TO LoAN-continued

ON furniture and pianos; no removal. TR
MAIN. room Sll. S33 Market. next Emporium
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STATEMENT
OF THE CONDITIONS AND AFFAIRS OF THE
United States Branch
London Guarantee and Accident
COMPANY Limited

OF LONDON. ENGLAND. on the 31st day of
December. A. u. 1909. and for the year ending
on that day. Published pursuant TO the Pro
visions Of Section GIL of the Political Code and
compiled from the annual statement fled with
the Insurance Commissioner of the State of
California
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SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE
324 SANS0ME STREET,
Alaska Commercial Building
Phones: Kearny 3257-Home C2529.
Harry l.. ROf, John J.. Sheahan,
General Agent. Asst Gen'I Agt
l-Tourist-Automoble
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MINES AND aIINING

.GGLD, snalgam. rich ore bought; cash: asssyins
gQc;; PIONEER ASSAY CO. 1Sl 5th st. nesi
% ss1oWsrd
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OUSE INQUIRY

Mr. Humphreys think so: yes. sir.
Mr.. Iioldsborough-NOt dividends. but
earnings
Mr.. fiumphreys-Yes; earnings. no;
DIVIDENDS 5.
Mr.. Rothernel-E1even per cent on
their investment
No Opportunity for misunderstanding.
Mr.. Humphreys-No. sir. distinctly
stated my figures. and I left no oppor-
tunity for a misunderstanding as %
what amount this II per cent was fg-
ured on--S2, 5000 plus $4,000 plus
S6G9.0oO
Mr.. RothermeI-Then what is this II
per cent and a fraction?
Nr. HWnphreyE-On those securities.
Mr. RothermeI-On the investment
Mr. Humphreys-No sir
Mr.. Pearre-You must learn that
what Mr. Humphreys stated as capital
izatiOn is not always what the capital
ization is CT course. an ordinary man
would think that that IS the capstaIiza-
ton.
Mr.. HUmphreys-Now. we are all try
lEg 10 get at me truth Take this
Mr.. Pearre-I think. Mr.. Humphreys,
that you are very much better prepared
IN your position than a great many
other gentlemen. You seem 10 have
opportunities for defending your Opin-
ioE thet others have not had.
Mr.. Humphreys am not prepared in
this case to
Mr.. Pearre-Arn 7 correct. that Won
are employed by the Washington Cas-
light Company 70 make this presenta-
;ion2
Mr. umphreys-CertainIy.
that
Mr.. COudrey-In regard 70 the cost OF
laying the pipe, does II not cost more
IN = climate Ike that OF Milwaukee,
where there is q deep frost line, than il
costs here IN Washington
Ar HHmphrey--Ihat IS one element
IN favor OF Wash ilgtOn. I do not believe
II would cost more here than IL would
there with regard 20 this element OK
cost
Mr.. Coudrey-9-o. not more. but less
Mr. Humphreys am making this
statement that way fox a minute %
show you that you cannot take in on
item Of cost, or one factor. 10 determine
ing the pipes in New York CITY. which
is a milder climate than that OF AIilwau-
kee, costs q great deal more than a
does in Milwaukee
Nj COudrey-Why. on account OF the
crowded streets2
Mr.. Humphreys-By reason Of q num-
Der Of factors. on account Of the DO
uucal conditions as 10 Inspection, especi-
ally the very great crrWdiug Of the
streets and ODStructiO.ls UNDERGROUND
and also as % the difference in pave
meuts, but, however, that is gradually
icing changed II IS very expensive IN
regard 10 the pavement question The
question Of renewing the pavement is
one OF the most serious items
tlr. COudrey-In the extension OF the
bulk OF the mains, so far As Washington
IS concerned, Il Is outside or the asphalt
district
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/ II the comm lttsa desires IL FROM this
| stalemeut Trey are not oVercharged-
Mr- PeaIre-But what do you mean
/ oy referring 20 that statement the &C
7 curacy Of which you question with re-
I gard 10 one or two items?
Did Themselves Injustice
Mr.. Humphrey question Il in this
/ respect. that I think they have dom
| themselves an Injustice Go not tksak
/ they have allowed quite enough for &C
/ crUing appreciation That IS something
that experts disagree upon 70 some ez-
| tent
Mr.. Aizen--What costs more IN the
/ way Of manufactures gas now than
I TWO years agOZ
Z Mr.. Humphreys-Th I have not been
able 20 dndlyZe. / simply say that 1
ina that this is the feet In their state
ment, that IL is costing them about :
cents more per Leo than two years ago.
] have not had a f.Ill oDp0I tunity 10 20
/ into that, but that IS 2 stan ment made
+ by their own books.
Mr. ROrhermel-LeC me make a sug-
gestlcn in the way % q tzestiou. SIX
hundred and fOrty-seven thousand dol
lars Is IL per cent and q traction ou
] s. $4,000
I AIr. Humphreys-Yes. sir.
! AlI. ROthermel-And that IS based
upon gas that Is sold az % cents per
/ thousand cubic feer2
! 1Ir. R0thermeI-TherefOre y gas was
reduced TO 90 cents ,U~-9d they
would SIN make over cent n their
investment, would they -0t2
/ Mr. HUmphreys-HOw do yoI make
/ Mr.. Rothermel-Why, here are the
figures.
Mr. Humphreys cannot = szlSly fol-
low you, and / WIZ say thiz. hat on
/ 80 cents per thousand feet I0on the
Z ET z
would make very large deficit AT that
price.
] Mr.. Goldsborough-Yes. we would go
Into bankruptcy IN a year.
/ MI Humpnreys-Yes. IL shows on its
/ face that that woIld bs the case
/ Mr. Rothermel-But f. you should sell
gas at - cents per thousand instead OF
20 cents per thousand, you would sLil
I have 9 per cent left, would YOU nOt2
AR HuH-pnreys-HoW would you have
Lhal2
/ explained; II seems perfectly clear 70
me.
/ SIr. Humphreys would be glad 20
! have YOU explain D.
AR. Rothermel-If az 81 cents per
1 thousand feet the company receives Il
l per cent and a fraction, would they not
receive per cent al % cents a thou
Mr. HumDhreys-No. sir. they would
7 not ana here are not any figures 70
STOW IT, AMI 7 arF Tot making that
I statement, so you cannot crOss-exaufne
l'se upon that. II you make that state
/ n ent, you viii have TO Substan1iare IL
/ OF course, 10 Is not the truth You are
u-aklng sOEns kind of All arithmerical
Dluncer there or q mistake in reasoning
III. GOldS3Cr0t Oh on overlook the
Z fact that the cost has got 10 come out
I IL costs more than - cents In other
I words, the company ICaue OF Char 30
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