The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-09-05
To The Patrons of The Dor
chester Water Co.

1t h,i, come to the notice ot the ofhCIalS !
of the COMPANY, that there is some objec-
/ ton to the rule that will go into effect on
! October l>t. on and after which date water
! rents will be charged to owners ut property
/ instead OF the tenants, and understand
! that there is some talk of holding L public
meeting to consider the matter
! RThe Water Company Will be glad to have
a public agitation OF their action, a. TO
| show the people how the company is being
. imposed upon, by those who are not paNl
for the water they use; how our inability to
collect these rents, together with increased
cost Of coal, material and labor, ha, 50 re-
duced our revenues. that nave been com
PEELED to cut our dividend in half, and If we
do not find some remedy, il Will be neces-
>arl for us to apply to the Public Service
Commission for an increase III rates, 50 as
to protect our stockholders.
We do not believe that those patrons
who paw for the water they use should he
penalized and made to pay increased rates,
not pay. and, as the landlord has the selec-
ton of his tenant without consulting the
Water Company, we feel that he Is the
party who should be responsible for the wa-
ter rents, as it will be a very easy matter to
add the water rent to the house rent and
make collections either weekly or monthly,
whilst the Water Company has to treat ev-
) erv one alike, and cannot collect their bills
. until the user has had the use of the water
. three months, and often when we go to col
leCt, party has moved away from town and
We have no redress.
Ir should be takeu into consideration that
the Water Company has no choice IN the
selection of its customers, like other bust
} ness concerns, but being public service
. corporation, is obliged to sell indiscriml-
nateIv to all persons who apply for water
without reference 70 their personal RESPONSE
biity.
y 1t should be further considered that in
most cities of the size of Cambridge, the
water plants being owned by the MunIcl-
paIity. the rents are made lien, like taxes,
upon the property served, whilst this Com
any, being a private corporation, has no
, such protection.
, 1t seems, therefore, to our Directors, that
: reasonable rule for the collection OF the
rent due us is not i just ground for COM
plant.
Again we state that we welcome publicity
] in this matter, and should there be public
meeting, we will gladly have representa-
, | i've present to discuss any proposition re-
!, garding the water service, and will also JON
in request to the Public Service Commits
, sion to make an investigation of our rates,
< rules and regulations.
] The officials of the Dorchester Water Go.
3 do not want to act arbitrarily in any matter,
. and realize that the pnbic are entitled tc
. good service and fair treatment, but they
: also feel that they have duty TO perform tc
their stockholders. and must see that then
. interests are protected, as well as the public
, The stock of this company is owneo
|. mostly by home people, and the manage
ment is entirely local, and very easily reach
ed to be consulted regarding any ProPoSItiol
: relating to their rules and regulations, ant
l we shall be very glad to take up with oul
! patrons at any and all times any rule or reg
: ulation that they think imposes on them.
We don't like abuse, but We do not Oh
y irct TO kicking, as kicking is healthy eN
Q erCiSe.
b THE DORCHESTER
f WATER COMPANY
: GEO ". WOOLFORD, Pres.
e Adv 9-i-6t.