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Connecticut western news., 1917-03-01
FRIDAYS FIRES
Interior Walters Market and c. N. E.
 Supply House Burn.

About 9:3O Friday morning, the business men of Railroad street were startled by the dread alarm "Fire ! AFire!" It proved to be blaze ill D. ID. Walters market and when discover
 ed it was confined to the little office, directly about the stove. The highly inf1ammable material, of which the partition was constructed, soon ignited and communicated the blaze to all parts of the room; an office chair and roll top desk being burned before the blaze was extinguished.
 The members of Cauahn Hose Co., No. l, quickly responded; while some of them hurried to the hose house for the chemical eng ne, others came on
 the scene with Pyrene extinguishers.
 The flames apparently filed the office and clouds of smoke were in every part of the market.
 Inserting the nozzle of the chemical hose through the front window, the boys soon had the flames under control When the smoke had cleared sutfi. ciently so that the rooms could be en tered, it was found that the fire had just begun to burn through the outer partition, few cuttings in the walls permitted the use of the chemical with the consequent preventing of further spread of the flames.
 MT Walter was at work in the cooler and knew nothing of the fire until com ing out he found the office in flames i; he attributed the cause to an over heated stove. Besides charing the wood work in the office, the whole market was filled with black smoke so dense that it blackened avery bit of the wall, the shelving and the stock of canned goods on the shelves.
 But for the quick work of the fire. men the results would have been too disasterous to contemplate. The market is part of the large building owned by Mrs. Frances E. Peet, occu: pied by the Canaan Mercantile Com pany; had the fire started during the night and remained undiscovered even less than an hour, it is doubtful that even the efficient Hose Company could have saved that building, to say noth- ing of adjoining buildings. Both MT. Walter and Mrs. Peet carried insurance. An adjuster was here Saturday and the claims were settled to the satisfaction of both parties.
 Before l o'clock in the night, the siren again sounded a warning of fire 1; this time it proved to be the supply
 house in the Central New England Railway yard. As it was filled with oils and other combustible materials it made a hot and spectacular fire that lighted up the neighborhood in great shape.
 Again the Hose Company responded,
 but there was little to do except pre- vent the spread to other property, as the building was a total loss.
 Both Mrs. Peet and MT. Walter pre-
 sented the Hose Company with generous checks in appreciation of their work in , extinguishing tte fire so successfully.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-01
EXTENSION SCHOOL DATES

Following are the dates of Extension Schools in Agriculture and Home Economies to be held during shs TO- mainder of the season:
 Litchfield County, Cornwall, Fsn. 20-23.
 Litchfeld County, Bethlehem, Marc G.9.
 Holland County, Ellington, March 1916.
 At each of these schools the courses will be Poultry, Dairying, and Farm Drops or soils and fertilizers for men. The Home Economies course will he given in . separate hall.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-01
HOW CONNECTICUT VOTED.

Messrs. Glynn, Oakley, Freeman and Tilson 'are recorded as voting against the "bone dry" bill. Mir. Hill is re- corded as not voting. New England remains loyal to the liquor interest, and ill New England, Connection is the staunchest adherent of that princi' pal which has been so long described under the euphemism personal liber. ty. Bridgeport Farmer.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-01
FAVOR PROTECTING sKUNKs.

All the cat bills that have been intro. duced in the General Assembly were reported unfavorably in the House Fri. day.
 A favorable report was received on the recommendation for closed season on skunks. It was pointed out that these animals are rapidly being exter. minated and as their pelts are valuable, they should be protected,
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-01
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE RECORD.

The following pupils have not been abent. tardv or dismissed for the four weeks ending Feb. 23:
 Grade 1-E. Ruth Ostrauder, Teacher Marguerite Mullen, Dorothy Tripp.
 Grade 3, Emma L. Kegler, Teacher Norma Adam, Edward Castagna, Robert Durrett, David Green, Roger Parrls. Frederick Reel, Ralph Tr'pp.
 Grade 3, Martha Wilbur, Teacher Charles Beiike. Louis Green, Isabelle Lindell, John Mullen, Francis O'Neil, Elizabeth Reel. Edward Tripp.
 Grades 1 and 5, Mary H. O'Reilly, Teacher-Evelyn Beilke, Roberta Fitz. gerald, Kathleen Mullen, Charles Beaujon August Castagna, Helen Christmas, John Foley, Ruth Ganci, Floyd Hayden, Evelyn Lindell. Joseph dansir, Edward McGuire, Francis Mo. Guire, Esther Nellsen, Harold Scutt
 Grades and 7-Ruth P. Gaylord, Tcacher-Vi toria Clemson, Henry Dodge, William Fitch, Peter Foley, Edith Glass, Watson Hayden, James Mansfield, John O'Neil, Belva ParrIs, lsuells Rectal, Dorothy Roberts, Helen Baird, Mabel Raird, Louise Beaujon, Naom; Carter.
 Grades and 8, F. c. Lindell. Teach, 'r-Helen Green, Mildred Green, Elsie Iest,r r, Catherine Killawee, Ethel Moore, Thomns O'Neil, Huldah Reel, Mary Sweeney. Elsa Borg, Beatrice Christmas, George Corcoran, Helen nwN. Polly Gillette, Levy Gondelli, ijzaheth Lee, Edith Lindell, Mildred aansir, James McGuire, Catherine Sweer ey, Albert Smith.
 High School-Florence Adams, Eric Borg, Francis Corcoran, Madeleine Gee William Finney, Mark Fuller, Mar garet Goggin, Fenn Minacci, Myrs Ploper Edna Smith, Newelle Smith, John Wright, Leroy Beaujon, Dorothy Davison, Myrtle Deloy, Ruth Fitch, Algott Lindell, Katherine Mansfield, Lillian Parsons, Willard Peirce, Mary Rhoades, Sara Reel, Linda Stanton, Mary Stratton, Blanche Finch, Mar iorie Johnson. Rosa Reel, Llga John son, Mary Mansfield.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-01
THE BOARD OF RELIEF
Results of Appeals to the Board from
 Assessors Valuation.

The Board of Relief of the town of North Canaan, the members of which are George K Goodwin, Charles H. Sage a d Edward s. Roberts. have completed their work on the tax lists as returned by the assessors.
 Less than twenty five appeals from the valuation of property as made bv the assessors were heard by the Board of Relief
 The following reductions were made by the board on property in various parts of the towI:
 Estate of c. w. Abbe, $500; William N. Beebe, $200; BOrdens Condensed Milk Co.,, $700; Brewer Bro hers. $500; Charles w Camn, $500; Canaan Mer- cantile O.. ,Sl, 500; Annie l.. Garfield, S5, TOO: East Canaan Creamery, $4o0: Samuel A. Eddy, SI ,OO0; Burton l.. Frink, $l o: James s. Graney. $500: N. Watson Hardenbergh. $500; Ed. ward Hawver. Sl00: James B. Leffing. we'll, $500; Fred and Hattie Manvel, S700; Minnie E. and Alice Peirce, $500; Annis Fl. Porter, S250; Joseph A Rix, S200; Charles G. Smith, $500; Henry 0. Stevens. $500; Honora Sweeney, $50; Samuel Taylor, $200; William H. Chapin, $l, 1000.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-01

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
CHICAGO GRAIN,

CHICAGO. January 20-Fear Of Ger.
man sea rovers put a virtual stop today
to export bushes in wheat and caused a
material sag in prices The result was an
unsettled close. " to IN net lower. with
May. 1SSh to. 1865 and July at Isl X
to 1.51S. Corn finished y to Na1 down
and oats off y to "; Provisions showed
losses varying from 2h to 12h.
Depression ruled in the wheat Dit right
from the outset. and there was at no time
any important rally. Shipping conditions
appeared to be typically outlined by q
message from Baltimore saying the har-
Dor there was Allied with boats which
owing to chances OF sinking or capture
would not venture to start for Europe
Under such circumstances traders here
focked to the bear side Of the market
and proceeded to offer literally enough
to keep prices tending almost uniformly
down grade. Particular attention was
given meanwhile to Berlin dispatches in
dicating a likelihood Of greatly enlarged
submarine activity. On the other hand
estimates that domestic farm reserves
were small failed to stimulate buying
Canadian shipments of much low-grade
wheat to Minneapolis formed an add.
tional element against the bulls. Other
dispatches from the northwest said wheat
in cars that could not go east was almost
unstable. even at discounts Of s cents {
bushal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
SUGAR MARKET.

NEW YORK, January Wv ME
there was no change in raw sugar
prices. owing to an absence of business
the undertone was little softer with
holders inclined to offer more Freely.
January shipment was available at y
cost and freight and February at rs.
but buyers were inclined to hold on
and await development. With the
grinding in Cuba now progressing very
rapidly, aided by the continued FAVOR
able weather; some were OF the opinion
that receipts at the ports would soon
increase and naturally bring about
more abundant supplies and lower
prices. Closing prices were ~ 1or
Cubas. cost and freight. equal to 5-2i
for centrifugal and 4.40 for molasses.
Trading in refined sugar continued
of hand-to-mouth character, with
huyers not inclined to anticipate
awaiting further adjustments in prices:
zine eranulated was quoted at o.75
by all refiners-
The market for sugar futures was
very quiet today, but the undertone
was steadier in the face of slightly
ca sier feeling in the spot market, with
closing prices l to 6 points net higher
January shorts covered and together
with a little demand from trade IN
terests accounted for the frmness OF
the market. January sold at Il: CLOS
Ing 4.s7; March. ass to s.ss; closing
s.ss; May. 400. closing 3'ss; July
closed 4.03.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
NEW YORK BANKS.

NEW YORK. January 20.-Today's
bank statement showed actual condi
lions follows:
Loans. discounts. etc, s3.4f. 422, 900
increase. SIS 5000.
Reserve in own vaults (of which
s49O,o62 900 Is specie), SS66.435,000: in
crease. s3s.553. 900.
Reserve in federal reserve bank
31e4.s7s, 900: decrease. s3.277.o0o.
Reserve in other depositaries. S56.
731.o00: increase, S2.121 900.
Net demand deposits, S3.563, sic 900
increase. ss6.1s4.o00.
Net time deposits, $1s4.66s.ooo: in
crease. $2.5S3.000.
Circulation s2s.s5s.ooo: decrease
s6s.oo0. A.--
Aggregate reserve. ss1s.044,ooo.
Excess reserve. $202.472.630; increase
S21.034.010.
Summary of state banks and trus,
companies in Greater New York not in.
Guided in clearing house statement:
decrease. s10.079.00o.
Specie, $50. 2i5.500; increase. $s15,2o
Legal tenders. s10.127.so0: decrease
Total deposits. .>ss.241.soo: increase
|Sl2.Is1. 900.
: Banks cash reserve in vault. s13..
! Trust companies' cash reserve In
Aaults. S6s.570.6oo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21

NEW YORK, January 20.-Beeves-
Receipts, $50 head: no trading.
Caiyes-Receipts. 1911 head: arm. In
sheen and lambs-Receipts, $50 head;
steady: fair Ohio lambs, 14.40.
Hoes-Receipts. 1888 head: no trad
ing.
CHICAGO, January 2o.-Hogs-Re-
CENTS. $1,000 head; estimated Monday.
81. 900: steady at yesterdays average to
S lower; bulk. 1o.soa11.06: light. 1o.5oa
11.o5; mixed, 10.65a11.15: heavy. 10, 70a
1870; rough. 10.70alo.S5; pigs. s.25a
cattle-Receipts. 500 head: steady;
native beef cattle, 7.60a1l.75; western
steers. 7.7Oa1000: stockers and feeders.
5.7sas.75: COWS and heifers. 4.70a10.10:
calves, 10.00a1475.
Sheep-Receipts, 1000 head: steady;
wethers. e.s5a1i.o0: ewes, 7.60a10.26;
lambs, l1.e6a1Al0
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| viii Sell

$500 c. C. to Great Falls SO.
~, 900 Wash. Rwy. 4 Elec. 80 NJ sxAs
81 600 Potomac Consld. So Mt 102.
rs Capital Traction ut 50.
81 900 Metro. r.. r. So mt 1OSA.
Is Wash. Rwy. e E1ec. com. NJ 81.
80 Wash. & Elec. pfd. Mt S4N.
zoo Warrington Utilities at 1Oh.
& WashinEton Gas at 71A eL
10 Merganthalef at 160.
rs Lnnst0n at IS.
10 District mt. Bank at $50.
10 Continental Trust Mt rs.
z National Bank of Washington NJ xSos
10 Munsey Trust mt %.
100 Bank Of Commerce d Saw. NJ IL
200 American Paper Can.
500 Miller Train Control .,
100 wash. Base Rail- at Is. :.
K Gayety Theater at 100.
= CAPITOL Amusement Co. At 80.
4 Eastern Amusement Co. NJ Oh.
KOO Oklahoma OIL Mt 11h.
10 witt VIII Motor Co. at 70:
1000 Alloys Metals Co. Mt i Y.
no Julian Begxs Signal Mt IS cents.
roo Celestine OIL.
a. American Telegraphone.
i Columbia Hotel Ibid wanted).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
New Appointments.

New ofdcial appointments made dur
King the year included those of assist
ant to the president and superintendent
of railways. These ofices will be con-
. tinued with the present incumbents,
Richard w. King and J. H Stephens.
respectively
The additional general staff of the
railway company appointed for the
year consists of Charles s. Kimball.
engineer of way and structures; j. T.
Monett, superintendent of transporta-
tion. William F. Dement, superin-
tendent of traffic: G. e. Haar, superin-
tendent of shops and car houses; R. W.
Crowell. purchasing agent; L. w. Glaze
brook, chief surgeon; J. 3. Hoellman,
general storekeeper: H. w. Baum, chief
accountant, and L. B. Schloss, publicity
agent
For the Potomac Electric Power Com
pany. the general operating staff will
include l. z. Sinclair general superin-
tendent: John C. Mclaughlin, manager
commercial department; A S. Parry,
chief accountant: II. A. Brooks C NJ
Marsh and G. p. Mangan, commercial
department district managers and W.
K Handy. office manager. E. w. White
head will continue as cashier and j. G.
Gray as chief bookkeeper. the remain
ing members of the staff being C. S.
Wilson. chief engineer. Benning power
plant; w. II. Member. superintendent of
constructions: S. l. Folsom, substation
superintendent; ]. II. Ferry, superin-
tendent of engineers: r. B. Patterson,
superintendent of the arc lighting de-
partment. and W. II. Fellows superin-
tendent OF meter department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
THE COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK. January 2o.-There was
sensationally rapid break Of approx
mately half cent in the cotton market
here early today. May contracts sold of
to 16.s0-ffty-five points under the clos
ing price of yesterday and $3.50 per bale
below the high level Of yesterday morn
ing. A rally to 1920 followed, but was
barely maintained, with May closing at
at net loss Of twenty-seven to thirty
three points.
Increased uneasiness over ocean freight
affairs and rather vague rumors that
seemed to be chiefly responsible for q
renewal Of active general liquidation. The
market opened steady at an advance Of
two points to a decline Of seven points,
time seemed to be almost demoralized.
Inside of ten or fifteen minutes there was
break Of forty-three to fifty-hve points
from yesterdays final quotations, with
March selling at 1880 and July at 1888.
Numerous stop orders were uncovered,
while the suddenness and violence Of the
decline rendered sentiment very nervous
Below the seventeen-cent level. however
there was an improvement in demand
and the market firmed up on covering
There was also some demand from spot
house brokers and there were rallies OF
twenty-five or thirty points from the low
est But the tone remained very feverish
and bulges seemed to bring out renewed
1
fluctuations being nervous and irregular
| Inc close was steadied by a final squirt
OF covering Except for press advices
tending to emphasize the hazards Of ocean
| shipping so long as commerce raiders re-
manned In action. and the talk Of easier
| spots, sellers around the ring appear red
| to be emphasizing no fresh feature. Most
OF the private wires received here from
| the south said that spot holders remain
| ed Arm, but some OF the local traders
| have been expecting increased Offerings
with the nearer approach Of another
| planting season. and the rumors circulat-
preston on sentiment. Port receipts
| 1896 bales; for the season. 5,337. OPS. ey,
ports today, 1859: for the season 35aI
| ss2. Stock, 1,441.1s3
NEW ORLEANS. January 2o.-Cotton
| was under pressure through almost the
entire session today. the heaviest Kind
of selling being aroused by fear o1
more extended submarine warfare. nv
the report that Swiss reservists in this
country mad been called back home and
late In the day. by the fall of 10 points
in spots here and the report that spots
were weaker in the interior Prices fell
4s to 81 points in the early trading
recovered 20 to rs points on proft-tak
ing by shorts. but later fell off again
under continued selling. closing at a
net loss for the session of 80 to 36
points.
| The market opened at the decline. and
weakness quickly developed. prices
falling and 10 points between fiuctua-
lions on some months. Brokers said
selling orders had been floating in on
them since the close yesterday. stop
loss orders were reached on the long
side in great numbers before the day
was very old. increasing the pressure
on the market
Unusual activity for a weekend ses.
sion prevailed throughout. and a large
which apparently came from outside
sources.
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| Will Buy

$4,000 wash. Alex. 4 MT. Yer. ~ at ~
a.00 wash. Rwy. 4 Elec. 4% At SzM.
III W.sh. Rwy. Il Flee. pfd. ut S2h.
2K wash, Rwy. q E1ec. com. ut Is.
* Washinxton Gas ut ~ ex.
* Gseorxetown Gas At Is.
8 Munsey Trust at 81
10 Continental Trust at lz0.
I. mo Oklahoma OIL ut 10. -,
10 Connecticut Pie Co.
10 Potomac SAVINGS bank.
100 Buell. signal 4 Train.
Exclusive OF commissions Suo5ecs e
nrevious acceptance or cAncellacon.
RRonds plus accrued interest. All exec
cutions for cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
WEEKS RANGE OF PRICES.
Corrected to the Close of Business January 20
at the Office of The Evening Star.


closing
he date
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
THOMAS L. HUME, Broker
1912 G Street. Tel. M. 1886
DRY GOODS MARKET.

NEW YORK. January 2o.-Cotton
goods were steadier. Yarns were low.
ar. Linens were firm. Burlap demand
was more active. Knit goods were
urn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
Issue of Small Greenbacks.

One of the evidences Of good times"
has been the increasing call for coins
and bills Of smaller denomination. Sec
rotary McAdoo has announced his in
tention to resume the issuance of 81
and 50 notes commonly known as
"ereenbacks." This is hardly In accord
ance with the popular idea OF the
rreenback. the retirement of which has
been advocated both by bankers and by
government officials for some time. and
Particularly since the issuance of the
federal reserve notes.
Tha total amount of greenbacks now
outstanding is slightly in excess of
sass 900 600. and. according to law, this
NAV not be increased. The conversion
of the bills of larger denomination into
those Of the smaller will not increase
the outstanding notes 1t can hardly
be said, however. that this new depar-
ture is a wise one. since it helps to
nerpetuate the greenback as part OF
the national currency system. When
the withdrawal of greenbacks was
commenced In 1885 it was supposed that
this government paper would be dis
Continued as soon and as rapidly as
nossible and their place taken by ma
tionaI bank notes. The continued use
Of Rreenbacks encourages raids on the
Treasury gold reserve. The govern
ment should not be burdened with the
dntv OF protecting greenbacks. and
therefore even an indirect step in the
direction OF government bills should be
absolutely avoided. W. S. COUSINS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
Describes Enlarged Plant.

He spoke at length on the Benning
power plant Of the company, outlining in
detail the new installations increasing the
production of the company. He said that
the station Is one of the most economical
ly operated and that il develops enough
electrical energy TO supply over one mil
lion tncandescent lamps.
The former board OF directors, with
the exception OF Oscar L. Gubelman Of
New York city. was re elected. Charles A.
Spalding Of this city succeeding him. 1t
was stated that Mr.. Gubelman. who has
large financial interests In New York
through his connection with the banking
house Of Knauth. Nachod & Kuhne. was
unable to attend all the meetings owing
to other interests. The directors elected
were Milton Z. Allies, Charles ]. Bell,
woodbury. Blair. William F. Ham, Clar-
ence p. King. William Loeb, jr.; Clarence
+. Nornnent. Charles A. Spalding and
George Truesdel-
administer the affairs of the compa ny
for the ensuing year, they being Clar-
ence p. King, president; William f.
Ham. vice president. c. f. Brown
treasurer: s. R. Bowen, secretary, and
William L. Clarke, assistant secretary
The executive committee remains the
same, with Clarence +. Norment chair
man. and includes Messrs. Allies, Bell
Blair and King The present legal
stan of the company remains intact
and consists of John s. Barbour, gen.
eral attorney: J. ]. Darlington, con-
sulting counsel: Charles A. Douglas
special counsel, and George P. Hoover
trial attorney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
Gross Earnings, SIS, 53e, 4e5.47.

The gross earnings for the year were
given as 9.4S5.47, as compared with
$5.1s1,627.34 for the previous year: the
miscellaneous income, S27.509.57, as
compared with S22,32S.13 for 1915; gross
income, s5.566,975.04. as against s5,2l3.-
1854; operating expenses. including
taxes and depreciation. s3,2s0.4s6.55, as
compared with s3.009,011.9T; gross in
come less operating expenses. taxes
and depreciation. s2.2S6,4Ss.4e. as COM
pared with 204,sS3.50: fixed charges,
SI.I94.034.S7. as compared with s1.1s1.-
1922. The surplus income Is given
as s1,092453.62 in 1916. as compared
with SI.0t6.sS62s for 1915.
The surplus income was. according
to the statement. disposed of as fol-
lows. Payment of 5 per cent dividend
on preferred stock. s425.0O0; payment
of per cent dividend on common
stock. S455,000: sinking fund require
ments. Potomac Electric Power Com
pany. $1o6.00o. and miscellaneous items.
$7,652.23.
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Carried 100000 Passengers.

The report of President King shows
that the railway company carried dur
ing the year s0.0a5.2s5 passengers. a.
4ss.744 of whom rode on free transfers
issued, and that the company owns 500
cars and operates 174.23 miles of single
track. affording through car service to
the principal suburbs, and that the
tracks and equipment have been great
ly improved over former years.
= Mr.. King said the capital of the COM
pany remains today as il was ten years
ago, there having been no additional
stock issued since 1902. at which time
s15.00o.00o of capital was issued in ac-
cordance with the act of Congress au-
thorizing the consolidation of the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany and other companies now includ-
ed in its system.
As to the Washington Railway and
Electric Company's system. he announced
that ten years ago the gross operating
revenues Of the company were SO, l33. 900.
while now they amount to IS. 539, 900, an
increase Of $2.40s. 900. or at an average
rate Of $4,000 per annum. and that sur
plus available for dividends and other
charges ten years ago was $685.. 900 as
against the present surplus earnings Of
} 81. o92. 433, more than double
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
RAILWAY COMPANY
EARNINGS GROWING
Gross Revenues for 1916 To-
tailed SIS, 500, 465.47, Presi-
dent King Reports.
INCREASES IN ALL LINES

Review of the activities of the Wash
ingtonA Railway and Electric Company
for the year 1916, read at the annual
meeting yesterday of the stockholders
in this corporation and its subsidiaries
by President Clarence p King. showed
increases all along the line. Increases
were shown in the number of custo-
mers using electric current. in the
earnings. in the power plant at Ben
ming. u. c.. and it was said that the
company now was serving many towns
in Maryland and Virginia, as well as
two electric lines. the Washington. Bal
timore. and Annapolis road and the
washington-Virginia railway.
Officers for the ensuing year were
elected. There was no change in the
officers and but one change in the board
of directors