The Washington herald., 1912-02-12

ated in the extreme southern part OF
Hagerstowns between the fork of the
Western Maryland and the Baltimore and
Ohio railroads, and covers about six
acres. In the summer of 1911 the plant
was reconstructed. with the latest and
most up-to-date appliances, with ample
capacity TO meet the needs Of Hagers-
town for many years to come.
To supply Hagerstown with gas it
requires about twenty-five miles OF
mains. This system is maintained at the
highest possible efficiency, but owing to
the rolling topography of Hagerstown,
the distribution Of Eas under a prac-
ticaily uniform pressure has been a prob
lem which has taken some years Of time
and great amount of money to per-
feet. but to-day gas Is being distributed
through the 1900 homes at practically
an even pressure. Besides meeting the
conditions caused by the rolling topog-
raphy, in order to maintain the uniform
how OF gas in all sections requires a
careful and comprehensive grading of the
sizes Of mains. so that there will be a
proper supply of gas for those living
nearest the plant as well as those living
- IN the suburbs perhaps two or three
The company has an up-to-date dis
triouttng station, and all customera using
gas are taken care OF from this station
which is operated by skillful mechanics.
At this station Is maintained a complete
workshop for handling complaints, TAX
ing care Of meters, and providing all the
mechanical facilities for the use of gas,
such as piping. burners, and gas ap-
pliances, and the means of remedying
the conditions in the distribution sys-
tenn, house piping, gas fixtures, and gas
appliances. Used in this service are
modern facilities. such as automobiles.
This station is always on the alert and
ready to take care of the desires of the
consumers.
Besides the distributing shop the COM
pany maintains an up-to-date ONCE spa
cious and SO arranged as TO extend an
open invitation to all. Here courtesy and
consideration is shown to every one The
system of accounting is designed to pro-
mote accuracy and avoid delays in the
transaction of the business OF the com
pany. Keeping the accounts of approx
mRtely 1900 consumers in a manner salts
factory to them is the constant thought
Of those charged with the duty Of salts
flying the people. The superintendent at
the works, backed by men who are con-
stantly looking out to see that the gas
is of good quality: the distribution fore
man in charge of the service is always
on guard to see that the service is main
tanned at a high standard Of efficiency;
the commercial men. ever ready to see
that frst-class gas appliances are sold;
and last, but not least, the 'men be-
hind the counter" ever ready to give
a fair answer to questions and to give
a consumer the benefits and suggestions
tending to the making of his relations
with the company satisfactory and his
service economical
As shown by these remarks. the Hag-
erstown Light and Heat Company is
using the most modern and improved
anna fine hat ~
and is at the present time striving more
than ever to give HaEerstown and its
citizens the most efficient and economical
service it is possible to render.
The present management of the COM
,pany obtained control on May /. 1902, and