Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, October 6, 1914, Page 8

GAS AND ELEGTRIC PROFITS $23,886 {Report for the Past Year Made by Commissioners—Gas De- partment Earned $3,580.59 — Electrical Dmm " $20,306.03—Interest On All Bonds is Now Charged Against the Plant—Amounts to $18,287.89. & ' : The five gas and electric commm- opers of the city—Dr. J. J. Dono- ue, Daniel T. Shea, David €. Gilmour, 8. 8 ng and Charles B. taker— submitted their annual re- gm of the operations of the gas and department to the common uncil on Monday night. In it they.show that the profit for the year up to July 31 was $23,386.62, iving at this figure after deducting lover $16,000 in interest charges which fhad never before been charged up against the plant. Without this in- ’tanlt charge, the profit would have n $40,174.51, as compared with a fit of $44,095.03 in the previous year. Charging Up Interest. Th. report contains the following tement regarding the profit and loss during the year: v “The accofint with the city treas- jurer on the books of this department jhaye never agreed with the books of i ity treasurer owing to the .fact iat the 'city treasurer 'has charged department with all interest of . jevery nature since the-purchase of the iplant by the city, and this department thas never given the city treasurer lcr-flt for the same on the del imént’s books “We have charged to surplus all in- {terest paid by the city treasurer on ithe bonds and mnotes of this depart- jment up to July 31, 1913. Since Aug. 1, 1913, this depertmeat s be?:' charged, tor all interest on $400,000 mortgage bonds, $227,000 gas rand electric plant bond!, $60,000 gas land electric plant improvement bonds fand $15,000 gas and electric improve- ment loan. charging against the business z 'l,ll interest nn th eabove and allowing 5 per cent. tion on the book vu.luo of the pl t, we show a gain for . the year of $23,886.62. “Had the loss or gain been figured as dn previous years, it would have shown ‘a gain for the year of $40,174.51, a idifference of $16,287.89, the smount of dnterest which was cl against the business during the past year “which has never been done heretofore. “We have also divided the account of the ciyt treasurer showing the bal- ance in the sinking fund, the balance in the reserve fund and the working ce in the hands of the city ¢ Earnings of Each Department, ‘Of ‘thie total net amount of $28,886.62 profit, the report shows, that the elec- trical department earned $20,306.03 anl the gas department earned $3,580.59. Tn the report of the preceding year, | 15 ‘when the profit of the department amounted to $44,095.08, the gas plant earned $7.712.06 and the electrical Dlapt earned $36,882.97. 2 7 Statistics Given. Sdme of the statistics given in the report were the following: Number of lights in use July 31, 1914, arc lights 27&, incandehscent lights 346. cost per light—Arc lights $54.65, incendescent lights $7.70. These hlva ‘burned every night during the Ths cost of lighting, both gas electric, to the cl? of . anm:eh for the past year $120.90, eletric $18,873.31; total, I, $18.09421. During the year there has been add- ed to the gas plant equipment one 599,000 cubic lnot sas holder at a total cost of $39,280.34, dlvided as follows: 'Bu‘holder $38,800, concrete foundation $2,680. The balance of $2,800.34 was sxpended for two 20-inch service pipes d cost of thei rinstallation, engineer- services and incidental ' expenses. appropriation for the holder was $40,000.. New. mains have been laid during the past year at a total cost (including labor, etcc.). of . .$1,893.62. New gas servies have been laid during the year at a total cost, including labor, ste., of $1,251.10. Metetl in use July 31, 1914: Gas past year 186; eléctric increase J mt 2,310, increase 331; electric power 162, increase 7; 5.482; total in- treage 524. In addition to new lines and service The Range that Makes Cooking Easy there has been inetalled & pump house located at the edge of the river at a cost of $1,000. The.circulation pumps have been. moved into it and'suction and discharge pipes have been con- nected at a cost of $500. This improve- ment was made to give a better supply of water for the condensation of steam passing through the turbine engine. PLEDGED $400, Brothers ‘of Joseph Congregation” Rb- sponded to Plea for Soldiers’ Fam- ilies. . . — The sum of $400 for the relief of dis- tressed familles of the soldiers in Eu- rope was pledged after an earnest plea by Rabbi B. Davidson at the services of lt:he Congregation Brothm of Jo- seph. The following committee was ap- pointed to collect the pledged funds: Rabhbl Joseph N. Rosenberg, treasurer; Peter Strom, N. Rosenberg, treasurer; Gordon. Up to Friday a total of 8159 40 had been coilected from the fol- lowing: Charles Slosberg $7, Levin Bros., E. Silverman, I Mandel, $6 each; S Goldberg, J, Gordon, A. Rinick, Put- am, .A. Gordon. H. Land, Ei Levin. 85 each; S. Kadish, $4.50; D. Sadinsky, $8.50; I. Samuel Sears, Rabbi B Duvldson, A. Kadish, $3 each; Rev. Suble, Louis Sternlieb, W. Bendet, A. Jacobson, I _Siegle, Sam Hertz, D. Gordon. S. Goldfarh, D. Shefeshewsky, H. Rabinowitz, S. Kronix. Mr. Hutzler, $2 each; S, Slosberg, B. Moyel, $1.50. 31 Each — Rabbi J. Rounberz. Charles Serling, A. 8. Gold- farb, R Kadish, M. Gold!aden S, Suss- man, Mm S. Sussman, 1. Goldberg, Mrs, Sirkin, M. Holsberg Jacob Bloom, S ‘Goldstein, S. Feister, N. Hertz, E. Rabiniwitz, J. Levin, L Isen- berg, Mrs. D. Gorton, J. Byer, M. P. Strom, J. Strom, M. Sternleib, . Mr. Friedland of Bmoklyn. N. Y, A. Cra- mer, S. Zelinger, L. Shapiro, M. An- dkol. E. Strongin, G. Budnick, L. It~ kin, A. Bmckner, M. Markoff, L Segol, 1. Lurie, I. Myers, H. Alotsln. Mr. Olt- zer, M. Lahn, I. Xyman, baum, Mrs. Siegel, B. Nakdeman, Bass, P. 50 cents each—S. Kinkelstein, S. Weisman, E. Kadish, J. Wiseman, S. Lazeroff, M, Silverman, B. Walk, A. Bruckner; S. Markoff, M. Lubchansky, Mr. Caroiin, A. Kivelowitz, D. Philips, J. ‘Sidronsky, A. Richelson, I. Wein- stein, A. Goldfaden, J. Sadinsky, L Sidman, A. Budnick, M. Ziff, 5. Solo- mon, and M. Goldblatt 25¢, no name c. WERBERT K. JOB.' Stato Crnithologiat. Resigns to ‘Accepi Ncuuncl Work. Herbert K. Job for four years state ornithologist of Connecticut, and lec- tarer on ornithology of The Connectici- cut Agricultural college, announces his resignation of these positions, having accepted an opening to do similar work along national lnes. in economic ornithology, particularly in the propagation of game bdirds and wildfow], and his educational work, have attracted widespread attention, enlisting the backing of some of the best known men in America. The tional Association of Audubon socle- ties ,the ploneer organization of Amer- ica for the conservation of wild birds and game, now the strongest and best financed of its kind, has recently or- ganized, under a special fund, The De- partment of Applied Ornithology, and has elected Mr. Job “economic arni- thologist in ch: Mr. Job began this new work on August 1 and now resigns because he is unable to give to Connecticut more time than to other states. The earliest known patent upon a submarine vessél was one granted b: a French king in 1640 to the Beob:h inventor of an under-water craft for purposes of salvage. NORWICH ®ULLETIN “Had Insomnia So Bad I It is sold by most let and doctor’s advice sent free. The Duffy Malt Whiskey Co., Rochester, N. Yo mmandduler&fl.w- bottle. Imnsist on the genuine. Valuable medical book- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1914 Couldn’t Work” ag@ggg 8 KING'S DAUGHTERS IN THEIR STATE CONVENTION To Be Held at Waterbury Two Days Thie Week. The_ programme for the nineteenth annual convention of the Connecticut branch of the International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons at Wa- terbury Oct. 8-and 9 is as follows: 10.30 a. m. Leaders ‘Conference—Conducted by Miss Clara Morehouse, general secre- tary of the order. . 215 p. m. » Devotional service and welcome— Rev.: Robert E, Brown. Response to Welcome—Mrs. Edward H, Smiley, council member for Con- necticut. Minutes of the 1913 Convention— Miss Ada L. Shelley. The State Treasury—Mrs. Walter E, Canfleld.. Review of the Year and Some Sug- gesuans—lfi-u ‘Williara H. Dawley. euases from Our Friends, Ravlew of the Work by Counties— Mrs. Ira E. Forbes, Miss Lucy Geer. Solo—Mrs. C. Kinnear, Fighting Child r—Miss Florence Taylor, of the National Child Labor committee. The Juniors—Mrs, C. Herbert Hor- ton, New York state president, flr%ur Literature—Mrs. Walter B. Can- el ‘Announcements. Hymn, Cloging Prayer—Mrs. Edward H. Smiley. 7.15 p. m. Organ recital, 7.15 to 7.45—A. J. Blakesley. ‘Opening Service—Rev. C. H. Dins- more, The Vision Glorious—Miss Clara Morehoule. general secretary of the Offertory—Mrs. Warren F. Pruyer and benediction, Friday Morning, 9.30. Opening service—ev. W. Moreton Owen, - Heview of the Work by Cmmuu— Mrs. S. Lloyd Salisbury, Mrs. Geor C.-Gilbert, Mrs. Laurel M. Behreu. M= . A, Elwell, Hymn, ‘Luc Message of the Arbutus—Mrs. C. Herbert Horton, New York state président. ‘Solo—Mrs. David E. Gooley. The New Magazine—Miss o1 So]o. . Eva L. A Woman Can’t Help Wwanting & new Plain Cabinet Glenwood; it is so smooth and easy to clean, no fili- gree or fussy ornamentation, just the natural black iron finish.—*“The Mission Idea’ applied to a range. w8 Theim) r, heat indicator, revolv- grate and roller bear- dame' This Range is also made with Elevated Gas Oven instead of End Style as shown. not desired, itcan beT:d ‘with large copper reservoir on the end site fire box. K It up?- furnished with fire box at either :;%ht or left of ove en, as | tions, Hudson, chalrman of the Silver Cross te: T. Report of credential committee. Report of nominating committee, Election of state officers, Other business. Noontide prayer. 2p.m Opening hymn and prayer. Report of committee on resolutions. Invitation for the 1915 conyention. Announcements. Memorial services for Lowe Dickinson, led by Morehouse. Adjournment at 2.45. Miss Annie M, Brown, of Toronto, Canada, the first vice president of the order, will not be able to be present owing to the fllness of her mother. Mrs. Mary Miss Clora Central Village Death Benefit Paid. The beneficiary under the A. O. U. ‘W. Wheatley insurance was Ddd the amount due Friday by Dr. J. L. Gard- nsr recorder of the local lodge. Willis Drew of Providence, guardian of Dorothy Pray Drew, was paid the money. The license question comes up again today (Monday) for adjustment for another year. Central has a roller skating rink. NORWICH TOWN Funeral of Mrs. William H. Burdick— Coming Wedding at Congregational Church First One in 13 Years— Meeting of Evar Ra-dy Circle. The funeral ot C\Ir!. ‘William M. Burdick was held at 2.30 o’clock Mon- day' afternoon from her home on Hunt- Ington avenue. The house was filled with relatives, neighbors and friends. The service was conducted by Rev. M. R. French, pastor of the First Meth- odist. church. . In concluding his ad- dress he said: Death has entered this home three times within a short peri- od of years, all at this time in the dy- ing of the year. Let us lift our hearis to Him who gave us our being that when the time of our departure comes we may say, I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course. Mrs. Burdick showed brave endur- ance of suffering and had great hope- fulness in regard to her recovery in all the three years of illness, during which time she was tenderly cared for by her daughter, Mrs. R. H. Snow. Her constant thought and devotion to her family leaves in her home a deep sense of loss. Those friends and neighbors who have known her best feel that hers has been a beautiful life, full of kindly thoughts and deeds. Mrs. Charles G. Pierce rendered most sympathetically the hymns Some Sweet Day and Sometime We'll Understand. Beautiful forms and clusters of flow- ers included a pillow marked Wife an3 one Our Mother. White rosebuds from Mrs. Havens; cluster of roses, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Maine, Jr., of Williman- tic; asters, Miss Annie Hanrahan; roses, Mr. and Mrs, Henry Robinson, Isabel Snow; spray'of pink carna- Mr. and Mrs, Albert Bowers, asters, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Burdick; basket of roses.and smilax, Mr, and Mrs. T. H. Eldredge and family; sheaf of carnations and rosebuds, Mrs. H. B. Smith- and Miss Hazel Smith; wreath, Mr, and Mrs. H. A, Gibbs and Mrs. Lillibridge; crescent of pink and white rosebuds, Mr. and ‘Mrs. Lewis Verga- son and Mr. and Mrs, Gilbert Verga- son; spray of carnations, W. Harry Jennings; asters, Mr. and Mrs, L. J. Ingalls; white rosebuds, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Corbett, New London; galaxia and white roses, Mr. and Mrs. A. E, Snow, Springfield, Mass.; spray of roses, Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Robin- son; racime of asters, T. Brewster and daughter. Burial was in the family lot in Yan- tic cemetery, where a committal ser- vice was read at the grave by Rev. Mr. French. The bearers were Allen ‘Burdick, Edmund Burdick, Henry Ver- gason, Lewis Vergason. Undertaker C. A. Gager, Jr., had charge of the ar- ‘ements. atives and friends present from out of town were Ms. Susan Blake of Stamford; Mrs. Emma Snow, Cran- berry, N. J.; Mrs. John Frazier, Prov- idence, R. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Banning, Westerly; Mr. and Mrs. Ed- mund Burdick, North Stonington; Mr. and Mrs. Allen Burdick, Preston City; from New Lorndon were Mrs. Frederick Shelley, James Shelley, Mrs. Shirley, Miss Florence Stanton, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Vergason, Mr. and Mrs. Mirac Stanton, Mrs. Charlan Williams, Mrs. P, J. Corbett. October Messenger lssued. ' The October Messenger has been re- ceived. Various items of church news are to be found. A missionary stddy class started by the Epworth league of the First Methodist church is studying the book Immigrant Forces on Monday evenings. The historical sketch of the church is continued. There is an ar- ticle on The Second Blessing in Other Churches, and another entitled Objec- tions to Church Entertainments. First Church Wedding in 13 Years. It is 13 years since there has been a church wedding In the First Congre- gational church, and there is unusual interest in the Allen-MacLane wedding of next week. On Oct. 2, 1901, the Smith-Thomas _and _Thomas-Smith wedding was held in the church, Rev. J. C. Thomas and Rev. C. A. Northrop performing the double ceremony. Rev, E. H. Smith and his bride left for China, where they have since found their work. Peace Sunday Servi “Thée services Sunday at the First signers are calling more ard more which is known as broadcloth. Hare’s another w rics for Fall and Winter wear. which makes the cloth so pleasing. season’s wear. Thes Wale Diagonals, Fancy P and Whipcords. CREPE EPINGLE, $1.39 A YARD all the best colors, including green and the TO COMPLETE THE LIST We mention the following, which are but a portion of our large assort- ment, but will be found among the most desirable weaves for this all will be largely used — Gabardine, Poplin, 8erge, inoluding the farmous “Admiralty Serge” in blue and black, Wide s and Stripes, in colors which match . A-B-C SILK FOR FOUNDATIONS OR LININGS Ask about it at the Lining Counter FOR WINTER WEAR The Newer Suitings, Coafings and Dress Goodsl flwy’mhuenow—flmhhnwhmhfuhlondannnd.forweu’tbnmn,mdthms something about these pretty weaves that has a charm which you can’t help feeling. | You will find that our large stock will afford you the greatest opportunity for seler.hon, | and best of all you will find the prices are the lowest. i ’ | BROADCLOTHS FROM $1.50 TO $350 A YARD | There Are Many Broadcloth is coming into its own again, and you will notice that de- for that rich, silky-finished cloth 1t has an air of richness and elegance which is unequalled by other fabrics. We have it, sponged and shrunk, ready for the needle, in the most favored colors and black. fal The Business Center - of Norwich COAT FABRICS For the Winter coats there are many brics which are in great demand and from the long list we have selected those which we know will prove. the - e which ie prominent among the many pretty fab- It has a slight cord running from selvedge to selvedge, which is softened by the charming crepe finish |- It is 50 inches wide and we have new brown, “Tete " de THE “SEMIREADY” PLEATED SKIRT Whether it's an accordion pleated underskirt or a tunic with the wider box pleats, pu® Y8 joo| 0331 Juem nek - the pleated effects are the correct thing just now—every style book is full of them. SELECT YOUR FABRIC FROM OUR SILKS OR DRESS GOOPS - and we will have it pleated for you in any style you wish. The cost of the pleating is merely nominal and it will be done right, Ask about it at our Silk Dress Goods Department. ONLY strength, and the French Bouclea. new patterns and ‘colors furnish .some effects which are very neat, and some which are a little stripes and plaids certainly are clever and every one is wearing them. You'll want them too. They are from 654 to~ 60 Inches wide and-priced most satisfactory in every way. CHINCHILLAS CHEVIOTS BOUCLES i ZIBELINES ! 'x These four in'the acceptable colors<of this season will be the weaves which you will demand. great The “sporty”—the new $1.50 to $350 a Yard ‘ 50c A YARD Congregational church were: in ac- cordance with Peace Sunday, & special sermon being delivered, and the music arranged with special reference to the day. Among the hymns, God of-the Nations was rendered by the choir. Brevities. ‘Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Thacher of Tan- ner street visited friends in Saybrook Sunday. Henry Gorman of New York was at his home on the Canterbury turnpike for the week end. Mrs, B. L. Nichols of Bliss place leaves .today (Tuesday) for a yisit at her former home in Portland, Me. Willlam Gorman of the Canterbury turnpike has gone to New York city, where he has secured employment. Mrs. Charles Sayre and son Hefbert of Jersey City, N. J., are visiting Mres. gmk ‘W. Barber at her home on Plain 1L Miss Jessie Batting and W. F. Tufts of Willimantic were at the home of the latter on Otrobando avenue for Sun- day. Mrs, Irving Hamilton, daughter Nat- alie and son Laurens of Harland were guests Sunday of Mrs. J. C. Allyn in Fitchville. At the 8.30 .o'clock mass at Sacred Heart church Sunday a large. number recelved holy communion, Rosa.ry Sunday being observed. Mrs. David McGee has returned to her home in Lowell, Mass,, after a visit with -her daughter, Mrs. Harold A. Rose, of West Town street. Mrs. Frank Allen and daughter, Miss Edith Allen, of the Willimantic camp ground, and Herbert S. Allen of Scot- land were guests a day or two last week of friends here. Guests during the week end of Mrs. E. P. Baldwin of the Scotland road were Mrs. Elisha P, Baldwin and her Apply Sloan’s Freely for Lumbago. Your attacks of lumbago are not nearly so hopeless as they seem. You can relieve them almost instantly by a simple application of Sloan’s Liniment on the back and loins. Lumbago is a form of rheumatism and yields per- fectly to Sloan's, which penetrates quickly all in through the sore, ten- der muscles, limbers up the back and makes it feel flne. Get a bottle of Sloan’s Liniment for 25 cents of any druggist and have it in the house — against colds, sore and swollen joints, rheumatism, neu sciatica and like ailments. Your money back if not satisfled, but it does give I.lmo!t in- stant relief. Your Fall Cold Needs Attention. No use to fuss and try to wear it out. It will wear you out instead. Take Dr. King’s New Discovery, rellef follows quickly. It checks your cold and soothes -your cough away. Pleasant, antiseptic and healing. Children like it. Get a 50c bottle of Dr. King’s New Discovery and keep it in the house. “Our family cough and cold doctor,” writes Lewis Chamberiain, Manches- ter, Ohio. Money back if not satisfled, but it nearly always helps. daughter, Mrs. Harry Osgood, of Au- burndale, Mass, and Mrs.. Wilbur Baldwin and Mrs. Willlam Chesbro and daughter of Taftville, Ever Ready Circle Meets, Ever Ready circle of the King's Daughters held the first meeting of the season Monday evening at the home of Miss-Harriet L. Carpenter cn East Town street. Heard Convention Reports. A Sunday school board meeting of the First Methodist church was held Monday evening in the vestry. Re- ports from the recent Sunday- school convention held in Preston were given by Miss Gladys Miner and Miss The- odora Brown. Twin Calves Born. Twin heifer calves marked exactly alike weer born on the farm belonging to G. 8. Beebe on the Scotland road. CONSTIPATION, COLDS, HEADACHES, REGULATE YOUR BOWELS! 10 CENTS Furred toggue, Bad Colds, Indiges- tion, Sallow Skin and Miserable Head- aches come from & torpid liver and constipated bowels, which causs your stomach to become filled With undi- gested food, which sours and ferments like garbage in a swill barrel. That's the first step to untold misery—indi- gestion, foul gases, bad breath, yellow l‘VORK WHILE CANDY CATHARTIC 1Q cn'r noxn-anv uaus STORE ALSO 25 & 50 CENT BOXES- YOU SLEEP skin, severe colds, everything that i. horrible and nauseating. Cascaret tonight will surely. stmiglnen you out by morning—a 10-cent box will keep your head clear, stomach sweet, liver and bowels regular and make you feel cheerful and bully for months. Don't forget your children—their little _insides need = -good, gentle, cleansing, too, occasionally. s OZ=rr=n Mrm® 0Z=F>Mr 20z INK-TITE FOUNTAIN PEN WE'LL PAY Y0U $1.00 FOR YOUR OLD FOUNTAIN PEN Provided You Buy a Crocker INK-TITE Fountain Pen, Here (Only one Pen taken in ex: for each new pen purchased) Exchange Your Old Pen Now DON'T WAIT ° Bvery €rocker Ink-Tite Pen is guaranteed to be a FAR BET- TER PEN' than you have ever known. CRANSTON & CO. Books, Stationery and Periodicals 168 Main St., Norwich, Conn. MRS. G. P. STANTON-* - 52 Shetucket Street. is showing a full line of New+ Millinery for Fall and Winter City of Norwich Water Works Otfice of Board_of Water Commissioners. Norwich, Conn., Oct. 1, 1914. Water rates for the quarter ending Sept. 30, 1914, are due and pavahle at the office Oct. 1, 1514 oOrfice open from 8.80 a. m. to 5 p. Yaaliions Wil be made to all bills remaining unpatd aMter Oct. 20, JOEN J. SHBA, oct3d Cashier. THERE 1s dvertising medium ta Bastern Connecticut equal ta Ths Ruly letin for business resuits. X - h