The Sherbrooke examiner, 7 janvier 1903, mercredi 7 janvier 1903

The Sherbrooke Examiner, oEiYQ- W&EKL V EDITION VOL.VI.NO.22, New Series SHERBROOKE, QUE., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7.1903 PRICE ONE CENT Have You Used the Incandescent Wa i Torch The Best Light for Skating Binks, Sava Nlills.Blacksnvth Show** &c.Rt^ervoir holds 1 gallon, which will supply burner tor continuai burning, giving a light equal to eight gas jet» a.a less than one cent an hour.Burns Coal Oil.WE CARRY IN STOCK Gasoline Torches Municipal Ownership.i hours cost of For Rrazing, Tempering, Appealing, Soldering, Füsipg, gürpipg off paipt apd Thawing Frozen Water Pipes Prices and Catalogue ou applic%tiou.J.S.MITCHELL & CO.To the Editor of the Examinkr.Sir,—lu Mr.Morey’s letter to the Record on the 3rd mst ., he expresses anxiety that I should •‘reply definitely and directly” to his propositions, in favour of his friends who hold stock in the Gas & iWater Compuiy.I will endeavour to comply by taking up his most seriou» proposition first.Mr.Morey says that if we should buy the Gas and Water Company’s property we should be willing to pay for it a price based on its predent productive valueor earning power.Mr.Morey is probably not aware that when he makes this preposterous and ridiculous proposition that the present productive value of the Gas & Water Go ’s property, due to its present mono poly, represents possibly a value equal to double or treble the actual value of said property.To satisfactorily demonstrate tire folly of Mr.Morey’s pretentions of valuation on “productive value” we have only to look around about us and see what our neighbours are doing in electricity to be convinced that the company’s rates for light are far out of all proportion as to the actual value of electricity produced and sold by producers, not any of which have the advantages of the Gas & Water Co.of this city.; Let us for example take the city of Three Rivers with a population of less than 10,000.The electric light is supplied by a private company, who brings the power a distance of 22 miles.The rates for electric light there are per year.1st lamp 16 candle power $4 00 2nd “ “ “ 3.75 3rd “ “ “ 3.50 4th “ “ “ 3.25 5th “ “ “ 3.00 'k STHR Clothing Hall I HiQîi-Giass Reaüu-to-wear CLOTHING » ?made up Clothing, but Clothing 1^7 O F the ordinary cheap made from the best materials.Latest designs and coloring, cut to fit, and made up in a way that equals most, and surpasses many custom-made garments At this time of the year we are anxious to reduce FALL and WIN 1ER GOODS, so we are giving Big Reductions on 1 Overcoats and Suits, i Come and see the argains Suits J5 to 18 - - Overcoats $5 to 14 EVERYTHING HEAD FOR MEN FROM TO FOOT, For five lamps $17.50 City of Sherbrooke.— In this city the rates for five lamps are as follows :— 16 candle power 1st lamp 2nd “ 3rd “ 4th “ 5th “ $6.00 6 00 6.00 6.00 6.00 For five lights $30.00 The first lamp in Three Rivers is i less than in Sherbrooke, and the five lights about 40 per cent less than in this city.In Lyndon ville, Vt., there is a population of about 4000, and the electric light is owned and operated by the town.In a printed report issued by the town in 1901 it is stated as follows : “Figured on its present basis the annual net earnings of the elect ic plant are about $4,700”.In Lyndon ville the electiie light rates are : 1st light 16 candle 2nd “ per year power $3.00 “ 1.50 STAR CL0THIN3 HAUL, J.R0SEHBL00M & CO., »7 A 99 WELLINGTON STREET, Next Door to Grand Central Hotel, Bell Tel.43 ¥ > •» ««K Bargains ! Bargains ! At the UNION CLOTHING HALL After a satisfactory business duaing the past year, and to begin a good New Year, we are going to offer our past patrons the whole of stock, consisting of Boots and Shoes, Hosiery and Gloves, Ladies’ Beautiful Silk and Flannelette Wa ste, Skills and Costumes and a Large Stock of Ready to Wear Clothing, at Prices to Clear before Stock Taking.This sale Commences on Monday.Jan.5th ANi> WILL CONTINUE during the whole month.We invite all our Customers and public in general to corn- and see us before purchasing elsewhere.Every light after the first is $1.50 a year.The first light sold by Lyndon ville is $3.00 per year, which is 50 per cent, less than in Sherbrooke, and each subsequent light being sold at $1.50 per year makes it 75 per c^nt less than m this city, and, in addition to the lower rates enjoyed by the people id* Lyndon ville, a profit to the public purse of $4,700 was made last year.Lake Megantic with a population of about 2,000 has an electric plant controlled by private enterprise, and pays 5 per cent interest to shareholders.The power is produced by steam, and sells light to consumers as follows : Lake Megantic.— per year.1 to 5 lamps 16 candle power $4 50 6 to 10 ‘ “ “ 4 00 11 to 16 “ “ “ 3 75 16 to 20 “ “ “ 3 50 One to five lamps in Lake Megantic is 25 per cent, less than in Sherbrooke ; 8 lamps, 16 candle power in Lake Megantic will cost $28 50, in Sherbrooke 8 lamps is charged $48 00, being over 40 per cent les«> in Lake Megantic for 8 lamps than in this city.Richmond, population about 2 0(K) ; electric light furnished by private enterprise ; power brought eight or nine miles.Electric light Our 0 © 0 Perfumes Are beginning to arrive and we are now ready to show our Otnuine Perfumes.FIVER’S—Le Trefle Incarnat Ambre Ducal “ Rosiris “ Senteur des Prairies “ Azurea GUERTAIN’S—Jockey ROGER & GALLETS— Vera Violetta “ Peau d Espagne “ Iris Blanc “ Bouquet des Amours “ Indian Hay “ Alsation Clover “ Chevrefeuille Nolle*»*» than i 07.sold.Corne and inspect thi- rare bowing.It's worth the etforl, just to " know the gonuine perfume*-.sold to consumers ; lampg 16 caudle power at 25 cents per mouth, or three dollars a year, fifty per oeut less than in this city Weedon Village, on Quebec Central Railway, electric light ; furnished by N.P.Tanguay, and | «old—Lamps, 32 candle power for ! 25 cents uer mouth, $3.UU per year; ' double tne quantity of light for one half the price charged in this city, making electric light sold in Weedon Village 75 per cent less than in Sherbrooke.I think it is quite unnecessary for me to discuss the competence of the directorate and management of the Gas mpany.So far as I am aware there is no desire on the part of the citizens who favour electric light by the city and for the people, to take the Gas & Water Co.at a disadvantage by any unfair means, but I was in favour of securing the Basin power for the city.I was of opinion that it was necessary that the city could be placed on a level basis of dealing with the company, that is if the company would not consider an offer to sell their property at a fair valuation either by mutual consent or by arbitration, the city will be in a position to provide an electric light plant of its own.Any reports circulated to the contrary have no foundation, and in fact are misrepresentations.Four years ago when the Gas & Water Company reduced their rates in competition with a tender from Dr.Edgar for lighting this city, Dr.Edgar took au option on the Nagle Water Power, and on that option tendered for the lighting of the city.Shortly after that option of Dr.Edgar’s had expired on the Nagle water power the Gas & Water Company purchased that power, wh’cn power now’ runs idle.This act of the Gas A Water Co.’s can have only one interpretation.The purchase by them of the Nagle water power was done to secure them from further competition in the lighting of this city.Consequently the only possible means to protect the city from a continuance of the present monopoly was to adopt the means that has been so far pm sued and will have to be carried to a final conclusion if the ratepayers of this city favour municip 1 ownership of the electric light.Mr.Morey lays great stress upon the city increasing ity debt by an investment in electi ic light plant.We invested $175,000 in a watt r works.This investment does not affect nor limit our borrowing powers, provision being made in our charter for such investments.The benefits we have received directly and indirectly from this investment amount to over $12,000 yearly, after paying interest on capital invested and all other expenses in connection.In addition to this net profit of $12,000 yearly we have expended possibly over $50,000 in necessary improvements for fire protection, which improvements bring us in hardly any returns in the shape of increased revenue, but such improvements were absolutely necessary for fitfe protection.Would it not be wise for the city to make another such investment in electric light, with even better prospects of success ?I will endeavour to answer Mr.Morey on the Picture Gallery in my next.D.McManamy.Holiday Goods We have a fine display The best ever shown here, COflE AND SEE.—FINE— for Holiday Trade.Low Rubbers 25 off regular price.W.T.OUGHTRED.MARBLETON.1 ! take possession of it next April.Mr.Herbert Edwards, of Lewiston, Me., spent New Year’s Day in town, the guest of his aunt, Mrs.S W.Andrews.Mr.G L.Doak, who spent Sunday in town the guest of his mother, left yesterday eu route for St.Johns, P.Q.Miss B.Fiske, who has been spending a few days in Montreal with her «ister, Mrs.W.T.Stewart returned on Saturday.CITY COUNCIL.UMOV CLOTHING HALL I.SMI H, Sign oftbe Holden Faglc.GUSTAVE RICHARD »4 WFIUSOTOW STREET ^•rbrooG*.R nR l: DTUTfHHST -FLKTCHER S BLOCK Sale of Wood By Farmers.Jenckes, Wilson, Griffith, meeting or King Wnllington Streets Notes From Coaticook.Mrs.E.rracy Sutton left this afternoon to visit friends at Lennoxville and John-ville.Miss Ruby Cross, of Melbourne, spt-nt last week in town, the guest of Mrs.M.Cummings.Mi.and Mrs.N.W.Thomas went to Montreal today.They wi 1 spend two or three days in town.Mr.F.H.Nunns was in Berlin, N.H., over Sunday visiting friends.The 4 week of prayer” is being observed in the Methodist Church this week.Services will be conducted every evening from 8 to 9 o'clock.Mr.M.Hopkins.Montreal, spent a few days last week with his father, Mr.Carl Hopkins, North Coaticook.Miss Hattie Thompson has gone to Inverness, where she will visit relatives tor a few week.Miss Helen Parker, of Dixville, spent Sunday in town the guest of Miss Nunns.Mr.M.Stokes, Bury, is the guest of his sister, Mrs.C Baldwin.Miss M Tompkins and Miss Canie Trenhoim returned to Montreal on Monday, after spending the holidays with relatives here.Th^ Indies’ Aid of the Methodist Church will meet next Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs.N.W.Thomas.Mr.C.B.Charlewood sailed from St.John, N.B., for England on Saturday, by the S.S.Like Ontario.M* Harry Fox has sold his farm foi $2200, to Messis.J.(4.and L 1).Clough, Ayer's Flat, who will The regular monthly meeting of the City Council was held on Monday evening in the Council Chambers.Mayor J.O.Camirand presided, and there were present Councillors McManamy, Fuller, Olivier, Codere, Lanctot, Royer.In attendance, F.J.secretary-treasurer.The minutes of former w ere read and confirmed.The application of A.Blondin to have hisnameputon the Valuation Roll and also on the Voter’s List was granted.The Finance Committee recoin mended the payment of a number of accounts.The annual reports of the various departments were then submitted.The Mayor reported on the case of A.Gagnon, a corporation employee, who is dangerously ill, and of whom it was reported at the last meeting was in destitute circumstances.His Worship in formed the council that there was a family of nine children, only one of whom was able to render assistance to the family.The father, however, was entitled to $7 a w«ek from fraternal societies, and he had ordered a supply of wood sent to the house, and h* thought they would be able to get along with some assistance from the city.Tin matter was left in the hands of the mayor to deal with.Councillor Royer drew the attention of the Council to the fact that the bylaw dealing with the sale of wood was bung violated every day.He thought steps should he taken to enforce this bye-law so that farmeis selling wood would have to sell according to the cord and not by the load, as many were doing now.Several of the Councillors, while recognising the necessity of en forcing the bye-law thought they should not be too hard on the farmers just now owing to scarcity of fuel.No action was taken b> the Council.Welcome as Sunshine after storm is th * relief when an obst -nate pitiless cough has been driven away by Allen s Lung R:dsam.No opium in it.The good effect lasts Take a bottle home with you this day.MILBY.Mrs.Alex.Barnaby, another neighbor has gone to her reward, her death occurred the morning of the 27th.She had been a great sufferer for about ten months.She leaves a husband, two sons and four daughters to mourn her loss.She was interred at Lennoxville th