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or 2532 cents per thousand cubis feet,
depending upon whether or not the
item for interest and depreciation Is
based upon the commission valIltion,
or the valuation claimed by applicant.
What Gas Company Asks
The commission Is asked to grant
increased rates sufficient to yield IA re-
turn for interest and depreciation on
the proposed Investment of approx
mately $500, ,00) in addition to the pres
cnt Investment. but II Is not disposed
TO grant increased rates on proposed
Investments. When the expenditures
necessary to furnish the city an ade-
quate supply of gas have actually been
made the matter OF other rates may
then be taken up with the commission.
Would Report Case
The commission finds that, willie the
applicants rates have given an ample
return during past years, an Increase
Is necessary at this time because of the
increased cost of gas. This Increase
should be borne largely by the indus
trial consumers As the difference in
the valuation made by the commission
ana that claimed Dy the appIlcalt ~ So
great, and as the commissions atten'
tion has been called to the fact that
applicants taxes have been increased,
the commission deems it advisable to
have this case reopcned at al early
date so that further testimony may be
taken relative to these matters and any
others affecting the affairs of the com
pany. A full revision Of the present
rates then will not be made At this
time; only the rates to the larger con
sumers will be raised. After further
hearing the rates as a whole viii be
adjusted and certain discriminatory fea-
lures eliminated.
Wherefore the premises considered
and the commission being advised, it is,
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STATE NATIONAL GUARD
TO BENEFIT BY FEDERAL
ARMY PAYMENT SYSTEM

Oklahoma City, Aug. advice was
received by the adjutant.generars Of
flee yesterday that previous newspaper
publicity to the effect that the pay OF
enlisted men in the United States army
will revert back to the pre-war basis
is erroneous and that the pay re
mains as during the period of war,
graduated from $50 n month for pri'
Yates through the various grades or
commissioned officers.
This will be welcome news to approxi-
mately $500 members of the Oklahoma
National Guard who receive from the
federal government 90 per cent of the
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yesterday after an inspection OF Camp
Doniphan and Is enthusiastic over the
facilities which will be afforded the
guard The camp is in practically the
same condition as when the Thirty
fifth Division, (MissouriKans Ma
tional Guard was removed for service
overseas Frames are In place Tor
tent covers, water, lights and similar
conveniences are available; the target
ranges are superior TO any In the
southwest and the guard will go to
maneuvers in thoroughly military
atmosphere. General Barrett esti'
mates that holding the encampment
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regular army pay for semi.active duty
which includes the regular weekly
drills. and full pay when on active
duty, as they will be during the APP
preaching encampment and field man
euvers at Camp Doniphan, TT. sill,
beginning August lG. The new advice
will also make necessary the addition
of s2l 900 to the estimates Of the cost
OF the encampment. making total
OF 100000 which Is estimated 1t will
cost the federal government TO mobil.
ize the Oklahoma National Guard for
the Fifteen days.
AdjutantGeneral Barrett returned
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therefore, ordered that the Consumers
Light & Power Company shall be per.
mitted to apply the rate OF Is cents per
thousand cubic feet for all gas formerly
sold at or below this rate.
II Is further ordered that the above
rate shall apply for all gas sold on and
after August L. 1919, and shall remain
effective until such time as another
order Is issued affecting the rates as q
whole.
Done at Oklahoma City on this the
29th day of July, 1919.
CORPORATION COMMISSION.
(Signedl
ART l.. WALKER,
Chairman.
CAMPBELL RUSSELL,
Commissioner.
Attest: p. f. GLENN Secretary.
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A Return of 1O.2 Per Cent

Applicant shows that its gross re-
ceipts from sale of gas during the year
1918 were S9l ,05l.07. 1t deducts s3S,-
S92.7S from this depreciation on the
values presented which leaves $52,-
l5S29 for operating expenses and tax
es which are not shown. Reports on
file with the commission show gross
receipts from sale of gas only, for the
year 1913 of Sl43,l9j,42 and total oper-
ating expenses amounting to $l44, ,7OJ'
so, leaving a net operating income or
s2S,4S992 This amount represents
return of 1872 per cent ON the valua'
ton Of $3.50, ,5SO07 or GA per cent on
the valuation claimed by applicant.
Applicants reports to the commits
sion show that for the year 1871 SOB,
500, 900 cubic feet of gas was sold ana
the cost of same was $60,0l9.32., or an
average of 9.S4 cents per thousand
cubic feet For the year 1918, G94.-
0O3 900 cubic feet was sold and the
cost of same was $S5,S4714, or l2.37
cents per thousand cubic feet These
figures represent the price paid by
the distributing company TO the pipe
line company. Considering both com
panieS as one, TINS ul1lefeIlCe III ftie
price of gas, as paid to the latter com
pany and the actual cost of cents
per thousand cubic feet at the con
sumers meters, would Increase the op'
Grating income by approximately s33,'
600 90 for the year 1917 and 5O,O0O.Oo
for the year 1918, making the return
of about 2S per cent for the latter
year.
Reports on file show that the DIS
tribution, maintenance and general eX'
penses for the year 1917 was SSO,456''
60 This is considering more than Tor
1918 but is applicants estimate
for the year 1919 Based upon
the estimated sales for 1913
these expenses amount TO AZ cents
per thousand cubic feet. Taxes Tor |
1918 were s6,32l .65, or sc cents per
thousand cubic feet.
Summing the foregoing items for cost |
Jf gas distribution, maintenance and |
expense; interest and deprecia- |
lion and taxes, gives a fair average |
price of gas TO consumers Of 2O.6 cents
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WANTED BOYS 10 YEARS AND
OVER TO CLEAN BRICK, TRANS
PORTATION FURNISHED. IMPER-
lAL REFINING co. IL
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TREES

Plant homegrown trees, you will have
better success and save agents commits
sion. Have got or will get what you
want. See a part Of nursery near car
barn. Am here to stay.
ARDM0RE NURSERY
Ir! Hudson. Prop. Phone 1912
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nj Ft. SIN will result in the saving OF
at least $4,000.
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that. upon expiration OF its contract
with this company, II was necessary to
obtain gas from other sources and was
able to do so only by paying 9 cents
per thousand cubic feet at the we'll
Applicant states that its average line
loss is 30 per cent. This. then. would
make the gas cost s,57 cents at the con.
sumer's meters instead of the old price
Of cents.
Larger Expenditures
Applicant alleges that in order to Sc.
cure Il sufficient supply of gas during
the coming years that il will have to
expend more than $500, 900. 90 during the
next two years for Il pumping station.
costing approximately S73, 10000. and
20 miles OF 5.S.inch pipe line costing
about 100000 as well as additional
expenditures for making new exten.
sions In the city. Applicant shows that
the increase in cost Of gas due to above
expenditures amounts to Ala cents per
thousand cubic feet
The testimony shows that the gas is
gathered at the wells by the Ardmore
City Gas Company and is delivered "
the Consumers Light n Power Com.
pany at the city limits. The latter com.
pany distributes the gas to consumers.
These two companies are practically
one and the same. as they are owned
and operated by the same people.
Exhibits and Statements Vary
The reports and records of applicant
that are on file with the commission
are part of the evidence in this case
and, in some instances, it is found they
do not agree with the evidence submit
ted by applicant at the time of the hear
ing. Where the commission is unable
to reconcile evidence submitted at the
hearing with such reports and records,
as are on file and which have been sub
mitted in the regular course of appli.
cant's business and are sworn to- the
latter will De given the preference.
1t is stated that valuation of the
as of July l, 1917, had been
filed by the commission showing the
value of the distributing property to
be 99,l774l, and the pipe line prop
erty to be S244. .G50.S6, or total of |
$443, S2S.27. The commission does not |
have such a valuation on file but does |
have Il valuation as of July /, 1917, |
which was made by the commissions |
engineers and which shows the total
value of both the distributing and pipe
line properties of $233, $3.50. The
has not filed any property
reports in the last two years show
ng additions and betterments. An ex
libit, however, shows that applicant
las added s2G, ,99447 to its Investment
or the period from July l, 1917, to
December 81, 1918. without deductng
depreciation and including above
igure for additions and betterments
ives $3.50. .5S007 Allowing s per cent
or interest and 10 per cent for depre-
iation on this amount gives $50 ,5O4,4l
nd this is equivalent to G.97 cents
er thousand cubic feet, of estimated
ales for the year 1919. Interest and
epreciation at the above rates on the
aluation claimed by applicant, includ
lg additions and betterments, would
mount to 11.69 per thousand cubic
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Ardmorelte want ads bring results.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-11-22
THANKS GIVING.

No nation people, of all the great modern, civilized nations
and peoples, has Thanksgiving Day but
The vounary self imposed extensively pracced observance
the day the voice of vanity, boaulnes
self orcaon 1t rather the searching of the national heart
the appraisement of the national spirit the test Of the national
soul.
In taking stock; making inventory of
wealth. resources tental activities both material
and spiritual.
We get look into the accumulated
with the instructive OF analysis perception will be
amared with either the traits degeneration the upward
sweep of struggling, national life. s
Can the people, emerged from tempest of blood and DEATH
the lasting of the best the Of the test
what sacrificed have barganed for soul
r sauce?
the ant of dollar poison stelized by the trip to ofer
visions of a useful brotherhood destiny?
Thanksgiving cunning privilege to class the dolatry
materiaism directed Satans hand turmoil death
Thanksgiving dedicated anything but heart brother
hood Temple Pharisee desecrated house Of worship
the shifting sands shness and hatred slowly
crumbng into the of the of perverted civilization
The of love- the eternal hymn heart the voice of good
the victory service priceless heritage the woof and
waif of Immortality JULES DREYFUS.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-11-22
They Are So Numerous Scoop 10 Used for

ton is being undertaken at the
request of Senator Ransdell and
Is the outgrowth of the recc1:
visit here of Ira w. Sylvester, OF
Alexandria.
Mr.. Sylvester pointed out that
Louisiana is being forced t" pay
more for it's good roads than
ntariy any other state f'caase
practically all road materials
must be transported n consider
able distance. He had reports OF
suitable clay deposits in Louisi-
ana, which could be used for maxi
ing brick and tile.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-11-22

The good people of our City, AS
well as the School Superintendent
and members Of the School Board
deserve much favorable praise for
the manner in which they made
the campaign to better the school
interests of this community. II
remains now for them to use
good Judgment in negotiating for
a building commensurate with the
needs of the children. We feel
satisfied this matter can be en-
trusted to them and a building
and site will selected that will al
ways answer the needs Of the
patrons of the schools. On Wed
nesday, the day following the
election. we interviewed quite q
number of citizens who had helped
to put the tax over, and it seemed
to be the prevailing opinion
amongst them that it is unneces-
sary to dismantle the present high
school building, when it could be
used SC advantageously to con-
duct primary grades. The fact
of the matter is that every one
we spoke to about the school site
stated very emphatically that
another site should be used,
rather than take off the assess
ment rolls so many pieces of
property in the block on which the
high school, now stands. The
consensus Of opinion is that the
Julia Street property should be
sold and the children be taught in
the present building used as a
High School. We feel satisfied
however, that whatever position
the members Of the Board take
relative to loc cation will have the
full appreciation Of the commun-
ity.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-11-22
DEAD, OR SLEEPING?

After rejecting three resolutions
of ratification, the Senate reached
final adjournment for the session
last Wednesday night with the
fate Of the peace treaty still il
dispute. Senator Lodge, leader
Of the anti-treaty group, pro-
nounces the pact dead, so far as
this Senate is concerned. Sena-
tor Hitchcock, administration
leader, opines that the announce
ment Of death is premature at the
least. and expects the treaty's
resubmission at the December
session.
Meanwhile, the Senate's action
has caused confusion and misgiv.
ing in the Allied capitals as well
as in Washington. The whole
question Of peace terms is left in
the air, So far as the United States
is concerned. The country, ac-
cording to the State Department,
must continue without consular
representation in Germany.
Abroad, the Entente powers are
apparently left to play a lone
hand in the restoration of a peace
basis. If the months of delav and
wranglino over the treaty were
bad for the country and the
world. the Senate's non-action
threatens to make the bad matter
worse. Passage Of Senator
Lodges resolution to declare the
war at an end might have holped
matters temporarily, since # would
have removed the survivir~ doubt
of the treatv's death. P',+ the
Massachusetts senator RECLAIMED
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-11-22

from applying the ".killer,'' SO
that the doubt and the uncer-
tainty remain.
Its postponement may, however,
prove fortunate in the end. The
close of the special session gives
the senators opportunity to get
away from the feverishly partisan
atmosphere of the capital. the
foreign and factional intrigues
and the influences which have held
them in siege. All Of them, let us
hope, will improve the few weeks
intervening before the December
session by getting away from the
capital and regaining touch with
their home folk. It is possible
that they will return to their
desks in December with clearer
view Of the whole treaty case, a
better understanding of Ameri-
can sentiment with respect to it,
and keener appreciation of their
obligations to the nation as dis
tinguished from their obligations
to party or group or faction,
foreign or domestic. They way is
left open to an acceptable COM
promise. But if sover reflection
and consultation with their con-
stituents fill to win them over to
support Of such an adjustment,
then the Lodge "killer" should
be adopted and the treaty issue
closed $50 far as this Senate is
concerned" early in the coming
session. Public patience is ex-
housted. There can be no further
excuses for playing politics with
this vital and urgent business
Times s-Picayune.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-11-22
100000 BOND ISSUE
Y FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES
VOTED BY CITIZENS.
TAX CARRIES BY MAJORITY IN FOUR
PRECINCTS IN SIXTH WARD BY ST. 4ss sse.

On Tuesday. November 18th,
1919, the progressive element OF
New Iberia and the Sixth Ward
gave a verdict for public educa-
ton that would do credit to the
most advanced City in the Union,
and now the educable children of
this Ward are certain to have a
school building erected, that will
not only be a credit to our City,
but to the State of Louisiana as
well. We do not believe at any
election for the advancement of
New Iberia was there ever more
interest taken in the support If
the School Board, who are en-
deavoring to make this commun-
sitv the real seat of public educa-
.,tion. It is very true there was
some twenty-one taxpayers VINO
voted an assessment Of $76.797 GO
against the issue Of the 100000
worth Of five per cent bearing
bonds, covering a period Of thirty
years. A number of these tax
payers were not fully coqnizant Of
the great need Of a new school
building. and no doubt felt that
what we now have is plenty good
for the children of this Ward.
consequently they preferred to
await what they considered
more opportune time. We feel
confident now that the masses OF
the citizens here gave their hearty
approval to the project that these
errine citizens regret their -op-
position and if they had to vore
again for a, measure Of such i'm
portance. thew would vote yea.
instead Of nav. as was their
reeordyon the 18th.
Thev vote bv district stood as
Follows when the tabulation was
completed bv the commissioners o.
election:
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-11-22
Children Crv
FOR rlETCHER'S
Q ST ORIA

If this country is not riding for
a fall and riding hard, we are 10
judge of small matters. The un-
ion miners are on a strike today
for a 5 hour day, a 5 day week
and higher wages. In Germany
the miners. in order to hasten the
return of prosperity to that coun-
try, have decided to speed up pro-
duction by working - hours "A
day! Which country will be the
gamer ?-Meridional.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-11-22

There ID more Catarrh IN this se~ton Of the country
than ali other diseases put Together and until ts laGs
few years supposed to be incurable. For great
many years doctors pronounced II local disease and
prescribed local remedies. and by constantly failing
to with local treatment. pronounced II incurabe.
Science has proven CAtarrh TO be constitutional dis
ease and therefore requires constitutional tfootmsnt
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured BY F. J. Cheney
Co.. Toledo. Ohio. is the only Constitutional cure on
the market. II is taken internally IN doses from
drops to teaspoonful. 1t acts directly the BLOOD
and mucous surfaces Of the system. They offer one
hundred dollars for any case II falls to cure Seno
for circulars and testimonials
Address r. J. CHENEY Il CO.. Toledo ONO.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family pills for constipation.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-11-22
LOUISIANA'S OIL PROUUC-
TION GROWS.

Washington, Nov. 20.-By this
time next year the production OF
Gil in Louisiana will be double the
present output. This prediction
was made by one Of the govern.
ment's most prominent oil spec
ialists, who has just returned from
Louisiana. The increase will oe
obtained in important part from
new wells brought in with the ax.
tension of the present fields. In
there will be increased
efficiency in the recovery of Gil
from existing wells.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-11-22
Road Materials.

A special study of Louisiana
clays is being made by the Uni
ted States Geological Survey, in
the hope Of indicating which OF
them are suitable for manufacture
of vitrifed brick. The investiga,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-11-22
Gathering Ladybugs to Be Sent to France
American Insects Do Their Bit Help Farmers Combat Pagu.

millions
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09
SURGEON-G GENERAL LAUDS
WORK OF INQUIRE UNIT
EHpresses Wish That Measure. Bc
Taken TO Keep the OrEani-
katton InInCt.

In letter JUS, written 70 the board
S Il sfnssess q he r. N sss. cosss q
The work Of base hospitsi No. IS. ).
known a the Mcclure un:!. which wss
largely recruited from, university men.
"tThroush the American Eea Cross
nstional headquar;ers)
Soard OF Trustees. Medical Coleca ..
"Gentlemen-Rs cross aase hos
pital No. IS. accredited - ;ae Ms6.Sai
turned to this scua;-y so- ts-,os.ls:s.
iion. 'ase This opportunity - express
ny spnE .r,.. 9; me :9Hal-ae,s ss--
s s.Ts en o ins 12'.o@ :! ;A:s
II WI. always - -s-+-os-.S ~.
ne mrs. @1.,z;.e=s ,: 80 A-=-1a-
arm! - % se-: OVERSEAS s=-= 81 E=5
Cross base hospitals -: {: - -ESs
CT me E-ss- a!-.=f- c.:-s-p= o=E--l-c
Ja.: =. t:-s. ;;l-:y----= :: ;ht :,--1-
and England wt-t sec C-.ss e:s- :1ls
LAe!- readiness .: s+1r..t az 80
pa'F.oi!S e5roi-a- :: z-:! Is ven -
sonnet CO these o-Ez-Ez:.-s .sT+
made them TIE eA:=t reliance :. ~
medical service q me .3:c=s :. E:z-t+
have rendered equally variable and
appreciated aid 70 the British army.
* rs earnestly Eeco IRme.tsd taat
keep the organization Of your urtt
intact. and that every effort be made %
Undue its future personnel With the
nne spirit tic be expected in the pos
SCISSORS of the glorious heritage Of
splendid achievement handed down
from the great war by the original
perSonne! Of base hospital No AS
In this connection, | desire TO in
Nite your attention to the excellent,
work done by Lieutenant-Colone
stuart Mcclure, NJ. G.. as director of
YOU convey TO him my sincere appr.-
citation OF the value of the service ne
gave TO our country in its time Of need
Sincerely.
tSigned) M. W. IRELAND,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT L. S i"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09
HONOR WILL be PAID
TO DEAD IN LAKEWOOD
Parade and Address Will Mari,
Services at Cemetery
Tomorrow.
MANY ORGANIZATIONS IN LINE
II. f. Lee Camp of Confederate Vet
Grams VIII Meet at Gates to Pay
reverence to Comradcs-SchoOi
Children Will Garry Flowers.

Honor Will be paid the nations dead
who lie in lakewood Cemetery tomor-
row. y parade in which Confederate
veterans. John Marshall High School
Cadets. mounted police. Richmond
Grays. Boy Scouts and other orsaniza-
tons Will participate will mark the
deliver the memorial address. Andrew
krouse. of Robert t. Lee Camp. Will
be marshal of the parade.
The committee in charge has an
various organizations. All must be in
position at o'clock. the parade
VIII move at AIS. The line Of march
will be from Twenty sixth Street out
Broad 10 Thirtyfourth. thence TO Oak
wood Cemetery.
The orders of formation are:
Detachment OF mounted police will
form on Twenty-siXth and Broad
Streets.
Captain II. C. Dickerson, with the
sixth and Broad and will follow the
police.
John Marshall High School Cadets
VIII form on Twcnty-ffth and Broad
and will follow the Richmond Grays
-. Inc BOY Scouts Will form ON
in behind the Cadets. Then follow the
children from the different schools.
Carriages and automobiles with the
representatives from the Hollywood
Senior and Junior Memorial Associa-
ton United Daughters of the Con
federacy. oakwooi Memorial AS
ISOLATION and Chesterfield Chapter will
follow the school children.
IL r. Lee Camp OF Confederate Vet
Grams and the veterans from the Sol
Of oakwood Cemetery and WAL fall
in there.