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1 By JockDionne o

The Lighr Brigode

It was announced that there would be a public hearine before th_e City Council on the proposition of the loca-i Electric Light Company to considerably increase their rates, and the citizens had turned out in iarge numbers to protest.

_ .In beginning the hearing, the attorney for the Electric T.ight Comp?nyz ? very eloquent gentleman, began a very strong plea for his clients and the-ir demands, a-nd worded it as follows:

"I desire to call your attention to the fact that this Electric Light Company has worked hand in hand with the citizens of this beautiful city in their every effort toward civic betterment and supremacy, has been actively associated with e_v_ery llovement made for the good of this commonwealth, and has left no stone unturnedlo helo make this city bigger and better. It has not been simply a service station in the city, but has been an ardent and active worker of a most unselfish character, intermingling its own efforts with those of this city in such a manier is to make it one of the strongest faciors in our civic life. So much has this Electric Light Company done for the good of this city of ours that I-might iri ali justice point t"o its yor\.1 and quote the most Jamous words of the great LOrO I ennYson. tO Sav-

"Honor ih" right 6rigade',-

And just then a booming baritone from the citizens' corner..ANDinterjectedOH ! ! WHAT A CHARGE THEY MADE !!"

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