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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17

the city treasury since the city took over the operation of the gas and cleo tric department shows that S229, ,125.24 has been expended for improvements to the plant, and the annual reports of the gas and electric department to the city authorities for a similar period show that a total of s22e,725.24 has been paid into the city treasury by the department for depreciation. We understand none of this money for de- preciation is at present available not withstanding the fact that the proper ty of the gas and electric department is urgently in need of funds for main tenance and replacements as well as for betterments and extensions.
 An Unbiased Report.
 In the opening pages of the general report appears the following:
 Our examination and report have been prepared along the lines named in your letter of March 18th, 1917, and also on the basis of the statement you made in a conference with us to the effect that you desired information on the conditions as we would actually find them and that our report was to be unbiased in every particular and of the same character as if the inves- tigation and report were being made for bankers who were contemplating purchasing the property from private owners.
 The gas and electric properties at Norwich were taken over by the city of Norwich in 1904. at which time there were bonds outstanding of the old company to tine amount of S400,00O. We understand the city has never as- stunned the obligation of those bonds but that it has regularly paid the in terest on the same, beginning with Jan. 1st, 1905.
 The gas and electric plants adjoin each other and are a..uated on a plot comprising approximately five acres, located between the Shetucket river and the Norwich and Worcester branch Of the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad. The coal is thus obtained from the railroad tracks and the water for circulating through the condensers of the steam turbines is obtained from the Shetuciet river.
 E-ectric-The electric department has an installed electric generating capacity of 335e XIV; of this amount
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accompanying report gives the results of our findings.
 Recommend Rate Increase.
 The electric and gas rates are low, especially in view of the fact that the price the department has paid for both steam coal and for gas coal dur ing the past eight months has been practically double the price paid IS months ago. The price of gas oil has also practically doubled. In view of this we recommend the base rate for electric lighting be increased from 8 and that the 2 cent portion of the power rate be revised to take the load factor into consideration We also recommend the base gas rate be in 1t.
 Gas Plant Poorly Managed.
 The gas plant is very poorly man aged, the superintendent of the same having previously had no gas experi- ence- We recommend that a suitable gas man be obtained It the earliest possible moment and until such a man enters upon his duties but few oper- atiRg economies in that plant can be obtained.
 station is generally good. The condi- ton of the overhead distribution sys- tenn is generally fair. The condition of the gas plant is fair to poor
 The gas department for the past 12 months has shown the highest per- centage of gas unaccounted for of any gas property in the state of Connecti- cut. This is undoubtedly due to leS.Sy mains. The records of the gas de- partment for the past two years show that considerable amount of the tar manufactured has been allowed to go to waste in the Shetucket river In addition to polluting the river, this tar is of considerable fuel value.
 Incomplete Records.
 The map of the electric distributi on system and the map of the gas mains, which were made about 1902, are ap- parently the only records of the cleo trlc distribution system and of the gas mains, and we understand that since the municipality acquired the altera tions or removals of either the electric or gas mains have been rr1e de on these maps
 The replacement value of the com bined gas and electric property not including any item for value of fran chises, good will or going concern rights. but including p per cent for overhead charges on all excepting real estate. We estimate to be as follows:
 Replacement value. s992, ,626.
 Present physical value. s727,1o6.
 Operated at a Loss
 A summary of the statement of oper- ation of both the gas and electric de- partments combined is given. from which it will be observed the gas de- partment has been operated at a loss for the last 12 months period
 The interest charges named in this table are based upon the electric de- partment paying two thirds of the to- tai and the gas department .One-tiIird.
 An analysis of the annual reports of
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PERSONALS

willis T. Rogers has been in New York on a business trip
 Mrs. Samuel Rogers of Mantle is visiting in Norwich for a few days.
 Henry Moves of Mystic has been a business caller in Norwich this week.
 Mir and Mrs. H. J. Charlwood of Hollis, L. T.. are at their bungalow at Lantern Hill
 George l.. Yeomans of Lafayette street passed Monday with friends in Occum and Versailles.
 Mrs George Grinnell and Mrs. Will fam R. Ravens of Saybrook Point sre- gently visited friends in Norwich.
 Prof w O. Turner who has been "a guest at the home of Mrs. c. O.. Maine en Stonington for several weeks, has returned to Willimantic. Miss lone Breckinfidge was g. dele- gate from the Norwich Girls club to the state convention st New Haven. not Jane, as stated Wednesday by a typographical error.
 Mrs. Henry Jeronas has. returned to MontviHe, after a winter spent with her daughter in Florida Her son, Albert, and family of PIainfield have been her guests recently
 Emerson B. Jones Of Yale and his roommate, Harry Brogar. have re- s,sr1aed their studies after a short va cation in the home of ffr. and Mrs. Isaac s. Jones of Washiusto tor. street. Mir. Jones is a member os the first battery at Yale.
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this it is necessary to keep the com pany's steam station at Norwich in readiness to supplement the Uncas hydro electric power. This requires keeping fire under the boilers and the keeping of an engineer. an oiler, fire man and a coal shoveler on for each shift of eight hours irrespective as to whether all of the energy is being taken from the Uncas company or whether all of the energy is generated. It will thus be seen that the standby charges in fuel and labor amount to a consid erable amount in the course of year and these standby charges are directly chargeable against the pur- chase of electric energy from the Un- cas Power company.
 The Thermos Contract.
 We were informed that the lighting department has a contract with the American Thermos Bottle company which expires December, 1917, by which the Thermos company receives gas at the rate of 73 cents per NJ. GU. ft., the stipulation being that the minimum charge is to be not less than $500 per annum.
 We asked for list of gas consum- CTS receiving rates less than the above named regular tariff and we were given the following as receiving spe- cial rates:
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OBITUARY.
Joseph John Smith.

Joseph John Smith died at his home in Middletown, Conn, on Wednesday, May 16 of pneumonia. He was the oldest son of Mrs. Katherine s. and the late Joseph F. Smith and was born in Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. Il, 1881. He came to Norwich with his parents in 1865 and attended the local schools. In 1885 he went to Midd1etown as florist al the Middletown hospital for the insane, and few years later was promoted to the position of farm su- perintendent. which position he held at the time of his death.
 In October, 1887. he married Miss Annie Gill of Norwich Town. who died in August. 1909. There are two sons by this marriage, William Smith Of New York city and Frank Smith of Meriden, He later married Miss Kath- crime Connor of Hartford, who sur wives him.
 Mir smith is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Joseph F. Smith, of Nor wich, and four brothers and three sis ters: Mrs. Allen W. Harvey of Ston- inEton. Edward 4. Smith of New Lon don, Mrs. George c. Tubbs of Allan tic, Mass, and George A, Frederick w, Clara L., Katherine D. and Frank Smith. all of Norwich.
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FUNERALS.
Mrs. William J. Gibson.

The funeral of Mary Riley. wife of William J. Gibson, took place from her home at 8 North Thames street Monday morning, many relatives and friends attending. There were choice floral tributes. The bearers were Pat rick McCaun, Bartholomew Hannifin, Bernard Neeson, John Kelley, William Rivers and William Norton. The re- auiem high mas in St. Ptrick's church was sung by the pastor. Rev. J. H. Broderick. Prof. Farrell conducted the musical part of the mass. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. Friends at tended the funeral from Fitchville and Dayville.
 Mrs. Gibson died May II after an illness of 40 days caused by shock She was the daughter of John and Catherine Mahoney Riley and was 47 years of age.
 Mir. Gibson survives his wife, with three small children. Mrs. Gibson also leaves her mother, who resided with her, and two sisters, Mrs. Patrick Mc- Cam and Miss Hannah Riley.
 Mrs. John T. Maxwell.
 The funeral of Mrs John T. Max we'll was held from her late home, 138 Elizabeth street, Wednesday morn ing at II o'clock, with Rev. Edward $. Worcester, pastor of Broadway Con- gregationaI church, officiating. Burial was in Maplewood cemetery and friends acted as bearers. In attend dnce were TcfaC1NeS ana IrIenQS.
 Cudertakers Church & Allen were in charge of the funeral arrangements.
 Mrs. Caroline capEes.
 Relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mrs. Caroline Caples which was held from her late home on Quarry street Wednesday afternoon at , o'clock. Rev. E. George Riddle, pastor of the Mckinley avenue A. NJ. E. Zion church, off1ciated, and music was rem dered by a choir. The bearerg were Frank AIrneida, Joseph Gonsalve. Frank Gunsalve and Elmer CapIes. Burial was in MapleHood cemetery, where Rev. NIT. Riddle read a commit tai service.
 Church & Alien were in charge of the funeral arrangements.
 John F. SeVin.
 There was a large attendance at the funeral of John F. Sevin, held from his late home, IF Broad street, We'd nesday afternoon. Rev. J. H. New land, pastor of the Trinity Methodist church, officiated and the bearers were Charles E. Chandler, Walter r. Lester, Henry E.. Davis and Elmer E. Allen. Burial was in the Yantic cemetery. A committaI service was conducted at the grave. Henry Allen & Son Co. were in charge of the funeral arrangements.
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JEWISH SOCIETIES.
Conference Held at New London With Many in Attondanee-Nominations Made.

A conference of all the Jewish so- cieties and organizations in this city and New London was held Tuesday evening at New London. and delegates from all the organiza tions were in at tendance. The purpose of the confer ence was to select two nominees, one of whom will be chosen on June 10 by popular vote to attend the Ameri- can Jewish confess in Washington In September Leon Sachner of this city was elected chairman of the meeting and A. F. Perioff and Charles M. Cor don were the secretaries. NJ. Peskon of New London. Rev. Max Stamm of this city and Herman Alofsin, 2d, of this city were nominated and after The first ballot Rev. Mr. Stamm withdrew, speaking in favor of Mir. Alofsin. So Mir Peskoff and Mir Alofsin were se- lected as the nominees for the district board of election from the two cities. Theze Is great interest in the congress movement and it will undoubtedly bring large votes for the two candi- dates. There are 10 organiza tions in this city and Il ip New London.
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Developing Industries h India.

There has beer, 0: fa:e. 3. great deal of talk about the Iyc5ustriai Gevelop- ment of India tir ', >+roIe question threat tens to de-enerz=c into cant Those who possess some little gIi.n TneriEgs of a commousense view of the whole question seem to he ir7!1ted deeply with an incipient aGvoSStc- in favor of the old cottage industries of India. Unpleasant as the baro fact may be. 1t has to be realized that such of the small industries as are now de- cadent have but earned their own fate Any attempt to create, in these days of practical utiiitarianism, a taste fer the nluslins of Dacca or the Kinkohs of Surat would be to court simple dis aster. That machinery must super sede hand labor Is writ large over the face of modern industrialism. But in order to fully utilize imported machin- cry it is essential that there should be indigenous skill available to em- play it to the best advantage. The want of skilled labor has, in the past contributed not little towards block ing the way of industrial progress here for it is impossible that with every kind of machinery there should be added a colony of imported artisans- Capital (Calcullta).
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WEDDiNGS.'
keyton-WiiIian1s.

Miss JoyIce Katherine Williams. daughter of Mrs. Annie C. Williams of 26 Williams street and Dr. Arthur T<eyton, formerly of Gotham. Alabama, were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon at 12.30 o'clock at the home of the brides uncle. Alexander Jor- dan of Sturtevant avenue, by Rev. J. Izldred Brown. rector of Trinity Epis- copal church. Just members of the families were in attendance. The bride was attended by Miss Clemen- tine Jordan. cousin of the bride and the best man was Edmund Smith, also a cousin of the bride. The bride was given in marriage by her brother: Ellsworth F. Williams, formerly Of this city.
 The groom is the son of Mir. and Mrs J. R. Keyton. formerly of Dot ham, Alabama and is a graduate from Howard eollegeI Ala. and the medical department of Aulane university. For the past few months he has been an interne at the Bacl<us hospital.
 After the ceremony a buffet lunch was served and the couple left on the 2.5O train for Dotham where the doe tor expects to open up practice.
 Park-Riley.
 Justice of the Peace Roderick M. Douglass married in Norwich May Miss Della Ann Riley who was born in Brooklyn, Conn, and Robert Park a native of Scotland. The groom is machinist and lives in Moosup. The bride is the daughter of Patrick and Bridget Riley and has been a domestic In Norwich.
 Beattie-Shea.
 May F Roderick NJ Douglass as a justice of the peace married Miss Nellie E. Shea of 67 Sixth street and Frank Beattie, Jr.. of 72 School street. Norwich. The groom was born in Westerly R. l., and is q machinist. The bride was born in Norwich. the daughter of James and Annie Mat thews Shea. 'The groom is the son of Francis and Eliza Maclzie Beattie.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
Other Times, Other Customs.

SuSLom9s
 The knife is no longer placed in the mouth," says a writer on table etiquette who houished 6nIy thirty or forty years ago, by those who give srict attention to elegant table man ners-" So far, so good; and then our authority spoils it by saying: Tt is used only for cutting the meat and mashing the vegetables"
 But it was under the guidance of this book or books similar to this that our grandmothers were taught, and it was no more uncouth for them to go through the performance of mashinE vegeta bles on their plate with a. steel knife than 1t is for us to break them with the side of a fork, if they are not in convenient size to eat.
 But if the grandmamas who were taught in the old school make little breaks once in a while, VIC are apt to think of them as being unmannerly or as having lapsed into uncouthness with time And they are only doing what they were taught to do.
 Fifty or sixty years ago cups had no freaizy things that conservative folk did not use. Tho proper way to drink from one's handleless cup was to leave the spoon in the beverage, grasp the cupf jus below it's rim with the first finger in front of the spoon to keep it from moving An old eti- duette hook actually shows a dainty hand so placed and it was from this instruction that the genalewomen who wore hoops took their ideas.
 Books of the same period gave in struction to take the knife and fork from the. plate before passing 1t for second he1pings and to lay them on a piece of bread on the tablec1oth. The bread. furthermore, was always kept on the tablecloth, since there were no bread and bautter plates, and eti ouette authorities took pains to in struct their readers that bread was the only article of food that was kept on the cloth Supposedly without this instruction the novice at table man ners would have kept potatoes and other dainties on the cloth
 So II is only within recent times one puts the knife and fork at the right side of the plate when the plate ls taken for second helps.''-Buffalo Express
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and their name is lesion-of thia rare and richly gifted poet. It is not only the most perfect setting of Bpccacria'a perfect story, but on its first appear ance 1t was greeted with enthuniaam by contemporary critics who had hitherto been so cruelty unjust Co Tho author It was included in the taat volume he published. side by side win that unfinished n1asterpcces 'Elp- perion," which. if Keats had not been overruIed by his publishers. wouia never have been given Co the world London Chronicle.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
THAw TO BE TRANSFERRED
 TO HOSPITAL FOR THE IHsAHE
Decree Authorizing His Removal sisn-
 cd by Judge Martin.

Philadelphia. May 1s.-Proaiding Judge Martin. In common pleas court today signed decree authorizing tne removal of Harry K. ThsW Co tha Pennsylvania Hospital for the Inaane in this city. from a hospital where ha has been confined since an afteu1 pt at suicide several months ago follow ing an indictment In New Tofs-. clarE- ing him with assaulting a schooiboJ.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
GAS PLANT POORLY MANAGED

investigator Mole Recommends That Capable Head be cured for That Department Earliest Possible Moment Says Gas Rate Should be Increased to SIPS Per Thousand Cubic Feet and Base Rate for Electric Light ing From Eight Ten Cents-Absence of Snap in Employees at Both Plants-Report Made a Council Meeting Last Night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
Awaitino an Exclamation.

We are waiting for some opponent of the universal service to explain why, if so many men are willing to volunteer, it wouldn't be better for the government to exercise selective conscription to reject those who ought to stay at f1ome.-Philadelphia North American.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
G. AND E. REPORT.
Need for Increase in Present Rates is
 lnperative.

The need for an increase in both gas and electric rates is imperatice. ac- cording to the report made by H. F. Mole, expert engineer, to Mayor Allyn L. Brown.
 A summary of the report follows:
 We have made an examination of the municipality's gas and electric prop erty in the city of Norwich and the
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~T@ naFeRffns snae9w
 ss Co is
Of course you
 are!

You are particular about ths kind of clothes you wear, and like everyone else you want your money to go as far as possible during these stren- uons war times.
 This store is the place fer you to buy ali your wearablss. There's plenty to pick fromi the new things for Spring and Summer are here, BUT TIE BIG ADVANTAGE IS, YOU ARE SURE TO GET FULL FOR YOUR MONEY.
 Murphy & McGary
 POT Main Street
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17

 pany and it will be observed tnat none of them are using gas amount ing to as much as 5o0.000 cu- feet per month In view of the high cost or fuel, labor. etc, we consider # a4vls- able that all future bills rendered 70 these six customers be at the rate or the regular tariff and that no cus- toners receive special privileges. . Monthly Minimum Charge.
 Due to the fact that the city chars- es meter rental of 25 cents per month for both gas and electric ener- gy but sno monthly minimum, re- suits in an actual loss to the Gas and Electric department. A so-called me- ter rental charge of 25 cents does not much more than cover the nam tenance cost and interest charges on the meter and on the service connsc- tion, it does not cover the cost or ready to serve charge. and it certain y does not cover the cost of prepar- ing the monthly bills and postage on the same.
 We inquired as to the monthly min irnum of the surrounding public utility companies and were informed the electric minimum charges are as fol-
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Some Men Always
 Need a Shave

They are the boys who can't see any sense Tn wearing a clean collar. You call them mossbzcks- They are always complaining. Thsy think everyone Is out to do them. They are the ones who say 'Aw you can't sell me that stuff. or course. we can't They know more than the people who put their practical experience into that stuff" So we paid our good money for this adv. be- cause we wanted to talk to Live Wires" Many of you never had a chance to find out the expert and prac- ticzl experience of others without g big investment.
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x. T. to Attend Ascension Day Even

At Grace church, Yantic, the ser
 vices on Ascension Day, today, will De celebration Of t0lT communion a.
 10 2. m, evening rrayer and sermon
 at 8 D. m, T'h.. 1<.s;i-,1ts Templar will attend the evening service
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
When Keats Won the Critics.

There will doubtless be keen com petition for the MS of Keats Isabella or the Pot of Basil ' for the poem is specially prized by all true lovers
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THERE Is no advertising medfum iw E4Btern Connecticut aqua1 70 Toe Nu44 ietfn fe= Business results-
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FOR AN ACHING HEAD Take HOrsford-s Acid Phosphate BeaItAful and most agreeable to tn c taste. Refr eshes and invigorates.+ Use 1t in place of lemons.
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VIE AIM TO GIVE YOU

that chance right now. Every Live one is doing some planting this year. You can turn the garden experience of others into profit for yourself if you -ead
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those receiving special gas rates have | contracts excepting the Thermos com l
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Per Month. New London $1.o0 WiIt;mantio . 100 Putnam ............. I'vv Plainfeld 4fVV The towns served with lighting by the Shore Line Electric Railway Company ........... l.Oo Westerly. R. I. ................ l.oO South Norwalk, Conn. ....-... 50
 Minimum Rate Charge. We inquired of Mir. Naples, the cashier. as to whether much work would be involved on his part in pre- pairing list of customers who now receive minimum rates. MT. Naples stated that he had recently compiled such a list for the month of December, 1916.
 The list Is as follows:
 Gas. and were charged at 25 cents. PAS customers were charged 35 cents 210 customers were charged 46 cents December is an average month for gas.
 Electric.
 121 customers used p cents and less and were charged % cents. 57 customers were charged 32 cents. 66 customers were charged 40 cents. Ga customers were charged IS cents. December is a heavy month for (Continued on Page Eight, 5th Coi.)
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Judge Edwin $. Thomas will pre- side at the May term of the United states district court which opens in Hartford Tuesday, May p, for the disposition of criminal and civil bus mess.
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Two acres at Riverside Park, New London. were p!oughed up Wednes- day, preparatory to stalking them out into lots for applicants to the cham Der of commerce for gardens.
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A bulletin of interest to poultry men and farmers issued from the Storrs, deals with haTne- grown poul- try feeds
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The third annual meeting of the Holland County Association of Gen. gregational Churches and Ministers is to be held at Somersvil1e Congrega- tionaI church, May %
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The Connecticut Homeopathic Medical society at it's 6Tth annual meeting in New Haven Tuesday, re- elected the legislative committee, ir- cluding Dr. c. F. Stark of Norwich
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Although there were showers c1k Wednesday afternoon, many improved the chance to secure the special Wed nesday bargains offered by the stores.
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The Audubon Societies of the state are to hold convention at the Bird craft Sasctuary in Fairfield Saturday, May 25, when several well known au- thorities on birds will lbe the speak CTS