The evening world. Newspaper, March 11, 1903, Page 6

APPROPRIATION 10 GHEGK GAS TRUST. Members of the Finance Committee Say ’ that Commissioner Monroe Should Have All the Money He Wants to Insure that the Quality of the Illumi- nant Is Good. ‘President Fornes Has Taken Steps to Curb Excess Charges and the Legis- lature Will Be Invoked to Give the Needed Power in This Direction--- More Complaints. De d ai The Finance Committee of the Board of Aldermen will make every ef- 2 ‘fort to dispose quickly of Commissioner Monroe's request for an appropria- ‘ tion of $51,000 to enable his department to make proper tests of gas. Bach member of the Committee to-day expressed himself as greatly in- ' terested in the gas situation as presented by The Evening World. Although the city charter limits special request appropriations to am fggregate of $1,000,000, that amount has not yet been reached and there remains ample money to meet the appropriation sought by Commissioner Monroe. Alderman Herbert Parsons, who is Chairman of the Finance Committee, jig one of the best-known members of the board. He is a lawyer at No. 11 { Broadway. He has the confidence of the Mayor and the administration. { ‘He eald to-day: “I appreciate the importance of the Commissioner's fequest, Every effort should be made by his department to ascertain the quality of gas regularly and accurately. If the lack of funds prevents him )| from attending to this important matter it is my opinion that such needed _ \@oney should be supplied to him. I have been reading The Hvening World its of the gas situation and many of the details presented interested greatly. |\SHOULD BE SOME CONTROL OF GAS. _“T quite agree with the {dea that some branch of our city government have absolute charge of gas matters where so many of our citizens interepted. As to the Commissioner’s communication, perhaps the ttee may be able to report on it at the next meeting of the board. 4s an important matter, and the members will no doubt come to a ready x when it is presented to them.” The other members of the committee are Aldermen John T. McCall, , Sullivan, James H. McInness, James HB. Gaffney, John L. Fler- erick W. Longfellow, Joseph A. Bill and William T. James. Aldermen Sullivan said: “I am in favor of giving Commissioner Mon- yoo the money he asks if it is to be used for the purpose of protecting our citizens against the gas companies. If what the Commissioner in his letter states is true, then gas consumers are at the mercy of the companies, while the city stands asife and does nothing. If it is part of the Commissioner's 8 duty to test the quality of gas, he should do It and insist that the consumer gets what he pays for. HE OUGHT TO GET THE MONEY. “It the Commissioner hasn't got the money, then he ought to get it and get plenty of it. I did not know until I was informed through The Evening World that the gas companies had the upper hand in this matter. et for one shall vote the Commissioner all the money he needs for the Purpose.” : Alderman Gaffney said: “Certainly give the Commissioner the money. | Iam surprised that he has not moved in the matter before this, but it 1s better late thar jnever. I live in the gas-house district, but that makes no difference to me. What I want is to see that the people who use gas get what they pay for. I don’t see why the Commissioner shouldn't get the money.” "Alderman Joseph A. Bill said: “My constituents have been complain- ing about the quality of gas and overcharges, and it’s about time something _ Was done to put a curb on the companies. I am in favor of any measure which will Protect the citizens and force the companies to give the best gas.” Le Boutilier Brothers Women’s Tailor-made ‘Suits | | Mi fine quality Black and Blue Cheviots, Broadcloths and Ftamines—\ new Blouse Coat—/atest flare skiri—handsomely tatlored—entire suit lined with taffeta silk—drop skirt— 925.00 value $32.50 For Women—In addition will offer 75 Suits, taken from regular stock t r re Values $24.00 and $27.50 SILK SHIRT-WAIST SUITS Women—In Blue, Red and Green Glace Taffeta Sitk—tacked and 99.75 Value $15.00 TAN COVERT CLOTH COATS 27-inch long Tan Covert Cloth Coats—all seams strapped workmanship—siik lined— 415.00 Value $20.00 Victim of Fireworks Disaster De- of the fireworks explosion in Madison Gquare on the night of Nov. 4 last, to- day began a suit against the municipal- Broadcloth, Cheviots and Mixiures— Walking and Dress lengiths—| THE WORLD: WEDNESDAY EVENING, MA MARCH 11, 18 SEND YOUR COMPLAINTS OF GAS EXTORTION TO THE EVENING WORLD. The Gas Trust saye there are no complaints of over- charge from ite victims. To refute this statement The Evening World will print all complaints sent to this office. Eaoh communication must have name and address of the writer, not for publication unless desired. How do your bills for February gas litle with those for January? ‘ Write only on one. side of the paper. TAKING OTHER STEPS TO CURB THE GAS TRUST. President of thé Board of Aldermen Charles V. Fornes began to-day an official inquiry into the gas situation as presented by Thg Evening World. After a talk with the Corporation Counsel over the telephone he di- rected Private Secretary O'Connor, who is a member of the bar, to make personal investigation of the nefarious conduct of the Gas Trust, examine the charter and suggest a legal means warranting the Board of Aldermen taking action or passing a resolution calculated to have effect at Albany. Secretary O'Connor at once communicated with Commissioner Robert Grier Monroe, of the Department of Water Supply, Gas and Electricity, nd obtained some valuable facts. MONROE’S POWER LIMITED. These indicated that under the present provisions of the charter em- owering the Commissioner to act he is confined solely to the question of termining the quality of gas, and based on his reports @ paltry fine may be imposed upon the offending company. From a scrutiny of the reports by Secretary O'Connor it was learned that there is no record in the department of Commssioner Monroe showing ven that the insignificant fine provided for has ever been imposed. “] have been powerless to do anything, although I long ago appreciated that action was necessary,” said Commissioner Monroe to Secretary O'Con- nor. the request upon the Board of Estimate and Apportionment allowing me the needed money to take hold of the situation. All I can do, however, \s “I sincerely hope,” he added, “that the Board of Aldermen will make 0 examine into the quality of gas dispensed by the companies and make. igid examination into that matter and impose the fine authorized by law, But beyond that I cannot go.” “Then your powers should be Increased,’ said Mr. O'Connor. N “That je a matter for the Legislature,” replied the Commissioner. WILL APPEAL TO THE LEGISLATURE. “If we cannot reach the gas companies througa the agency of the » Board of Aldermen,” said President Fornes, “then we shall have to appeal to the Legislature. The Corporation Counsel has taken up the matter, and may devise a means, but he is not at present of that conclusion. I have ead the charter governing the province of the Commissioner of Water Supply, Gas and Electricity, and find that his work {s circumscribed. “If an amendment to the charter is necess: ry, I do not see why that lead should not be followed. It is high time that something were done, and I am willing to do all that my position and influence can suggest." SUES THE CITY FOR $40,000, was blown off. . Burke claims that the city was re- the Board of Aldermen having. sus- mands that Sum for Loss of Les. ‘William M. Burke, one of the victims|80 far as they pyrotechnics for political oelebrations. ‘The plaintiff is @ resident of Brook! and the complaint was filed in the & preme Court cf that borou, n, Sty for $40,000 damages, One of his legs ible for the disaster on account of pended the anti-fireworks ordinances in related to the use of SAYS HUSBAN IS AYPNOTIZED Wife of Gol. J. A. Jewell, U. S. Appraiser, Declares Another Woman Induoed Him to Leave His Home. whi The case of Col. James A. Jewell United States Appraiser, with his wife) suing bim for support, was called to-day | {n the Eleventh District Muntoipal Court, /k Columbus avenue and One Hundred and Twenty-sixth street. The interesting feature of this case, outside of the prominence of the parties | thereto, Is that Mrs. Jewell alleges that her husband, who is seventy years old, is under the hypnotic influence of an- other wo who induced him to leave Bis home and family in November. Until last November, the Jewells lived in handsome style on One Hundred and Forty-fourth street, near Convent ave- nue. Mrs. Jewell says that then a woman who possesses hynotle powers eesayed to handle the Colonel's $7,500 salary from the Government, besides his seoumoiated fortine) © SUMMONS OUT FOR DR, A. C. FLOWER, Mrs. Taylor Says the Promoter Associated with Hagaman Case Cheated Her Out of $500 | Mrs, Belle Gray Taylor, of No. 44 West One Hundred and Elghteenth street, obtained a summons in the Cen- tre Street Court to-day for Dr. R. C. Flower, the mining promoter, whose name has been dragged into the Inquiry about the death of the late Theodore Hagaman. Bhe charged him with having ob- tained $500 from her on false representa- tions as to the value of the stock of the Lone Pine Mining Company. She al- leged ‘that he got her to exchange 100 shares of the Arizona and Eastern Mon- tana stock for the other, which is now worthless. ‘A corroborating affidavit was signed by Andrew D. Meloy, another promoter, jthe thoughtful TELL IT TO | TO OTHERS . It Ie Golden a Rule Hu Humanity for Those Who Read and Know to Carry to Those Who De Not Know. the Knowledge ot the Great New Hope Offered to Deaf and Blind by The New Gardner. Oscillation Treatment. Many patients come to Dr Ganiner saying: wp rlend (id tf pour ey treaument man deotneat and. blindness Dr. mplished by his mew Oscillation jorer, who never read the king make known te great new hope ‘One! DR. GA! hers’ OFFICE, 436 Fifth Ave., Néw York City. Cases of Deafness Cured. Mr. Lawrence Miller, 869 South- | ern Boulevard, Bronx, N. ¥. Cit Minn Dolly Stanchi®, ae Hu meyer St. Brooklyn, N. 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MAIL ORDERS dams Ade SIXTH AVENUE, 21ST this, trimmed with straps of taf- feta silk—regular price $ 98) you would expect in $15.00 Suits (what $16.00—our special sale they really are)—come and pick out any LICE Vc avicsiesns o's aaneaieae Suit in the lot and get a 9 bargain NAAN 0-0-0 e- bn t-0- Pd dO Benda dm on Ord: Striking Values in MISSES’ JACKETS—Sizes 14, 16 and 18 years—made of good quality covert cloth—lined throughout—these are short, jaunty jackets that present a swell appearance and are worth $7.50—but to make business lively to-mor- TOW We Say..... Ne adisigina gees tne terecese teeeeene bs OMENS BeILS 4: ver tow Prices! WOMEN'S DBE TS in| WOMEN'S BELTS of elab-/WOMEN'S BLACK SILK {he new tab and Pos! orate design in silk and) AND SATIN BELTS in the made, with fancy jsatin, copies of French) new stock and Bishop ef- stitching, in taffeta; jay les, ornamentations In) fects, also with crocheted salth, peat, de sole | cut steel, French gray and bales ae sorted orna- and other fancy fab- | ments, bows in large or ries, finished with |2ntldue Gold, finely finished) srraiy styles, also designs In front and and handsomely made, @lthe new art nouveau and back metal large variety of other metal or- ornaments, 5c Cc. e am en tations, Be priced at.. from, priced at. THE FAMOUS ROYAL BELTS, black silk elastic, via clasps and back pieces to match; these belts are celebrated for their finish and fit, the ball an ring made with an invisible skirt supporter, the buckles and ornaments are finished in French gray, antique silver, oxidized and art nouveau; they are priced at $1.45 45c., 95c, $4, This is a handsor Go-Cart with COl Bokoy CUSHION SEAT and BACK, Styles to select clasp in front holds the belt in place ab the waist lime, the back ornament is $11 Go-Cart e785 hair filled, covered on both PROMPTLY ry Specials - Stylish Spring Suits = Our Spring Styles in Women’s Suits—which are now on exhibition—should be seen by every woman who reads To induce an early visit we quote some specials that, considering the season, aré really remarkable: ‘WOMEN’S CANVAS BLOUSE SPRING SUIT | WOMEN’S CHEVIOT AND CANVAS SPRING SUITS—In a —With vest of broadcloth—flare skirt,| variety of styles and colors—some are lined—every Suit Base to one of fashion’s principal edicts—the cut, workmanship, finish and fabrics are what ‘5 98 / Goods. 98 over a Misses’ = Jackets “ Dresses! MISSES’ DRESSES —Sizes 6 to 14 years—made of fancy or plain materials—some are trimmed with lace, while others are trimmed with braid—these are stylish spring dresses that are worth $6.75—our row is. The Best Value Shown This Year in White Enamelled at Regularly $4.25. ENAM-| A 2 95 BLLep TROW ‘eos 1- el ei with extended foot, Ms tees il larly $7,00, ENAM- At —R 4, Ao TEED IRON BEDS, brass top rail spindle and fall mounts, extended foot, al sizes.* . 6.0 Regularly $9.00, ENAM- ELLED IRON BEDS, 1%-inch post, brass rail spindle and vases, with ful mounts, ext bow foot, all sizes, Good Bedding COMELIATICN fit BLACK HARD HAIR|PURE SOUTH ESSES—-made of ex 'RESSES, made tor oe a hair top, aris A. or fancy pe) ie stripe ticking-- |ticking; 45 I hs special 06 Price . Ls FILLED! ods STREETS. N. Y¥. ‘WOMEN’S CANVAS CLOTH BLOUSE SUIT —With cuffs, collar and vest of white moire and edges of fancy braid—panel front—skirt of percaline—a $20.00 value fOr,....esseeee — worth 15,00 — our Special price. “World Want Ads.” have a nealthy C0. is made drop petticoat $ 1 Jabs $ 74” and Brass Beds! * 20.0°-hiss "sink fe inch post, with ex- tenes | bow foot and husk on post, rt 34. 50-Reau specal ma to-mor- larly @34 BEDS, 2-inch post with extended | bow foot and pine end with Busks rs oy OO-Regulart egular ae He 35. Bras Dk 6 in. ue {ito continuous post post with scrol Only In 4 tt, and straight filling. at Low Prices! $ in.size. AMERI- GaN Mace HORSE A. tek bs.--in 4 or 2 10.” 822.00- Lowest Price Store in New York for Fine Gudds, Ehrich Bros, 6TH AVEB., 22D AND,23D STS., NEW YORK." Special “Announcement. - Clearing of Men’s Fall Suits and Overcoats. Men’s Suits, $ [E75 Men's overcoats, Men’s Overcoats, Quantity 820, Quantity 476, Sizes Sizes 34 to 50 Chest. 34 to 42 Chest. Not a garment among these sold for less than $10.00; many were even ; get here promptly for yours. SPECIAL NOTE higher. They’ll go ina j in a jiff The New Styles for Boys Are Ready Here for Your Inspection. Reefers for ne Boys’ Sailor Blouse Suits Above the Ordinary, They are stylea Jack Tars. Made of cheviots and plain cloths, in colors of tan, red, royal and navy; they are trimmed with reg- ulation brass buttons and have A few—269—fine all-wool SUITS— some of them blue unfinished worsteds—some pretty mixttres, all of them handsome looking \ the emblem on suits, sizes from sleeve. Sizes from 3 to 10 years, « cd. ua 10 years. e priced special at... eg Pee 7 Always popular, the liné we speak Sailor Blouse Suits—"iy'¥s Pine hivbea serge, in colors of navy blue, brown, red and ae) hand 4 98 tonnely, trimmed with bye Bad of ea eons th silk ties. Our pri a eae ar remainders there are not many suits, ase be prompt, $2 25 THURSDAY only for ° MEN’S 3.50 Shoes. A rare ity to buy genuine Hand Sewed $3.50 Shoes, sic of finest Vici Kid, Velour, Patent Leather, Enamel Box Calf and Wax Calf, on any al sizes,5% to 10, widths es were bought last 2.295 style last, cap or plain toe, E, These special valu week from the best makers of Brock- ton, Mass,, at prices that enable us to sell them at the ridiculous price of! 20° Sa FOR _75c_SOLID 7p (\c FOR 75c SOLID GOLD SCARF PINS. About 3,000 PI —————————— INS in fifty cies iitpet hone, ait earts, coils, etc, in solid gold settings. ese pi sp Lie by ‘a well-known manufacturer, notwithstanding the extremely low price at which we will sell them. We obtained them through a a stroke of lucky merchandising, andcan therefore make this offer. e itive that scarf pins of equal value have age tow Been sold at anywhere near this fi figure 29c |, made to retail A at three times this price; on sale at, , —— Merchant Tailoring Dept, HE great sale is drawing to a close, Its success is ony paralleled by the greatness of our offer. Spring Suit, $ 4 9 | Prince Albert Coat and Vest Overcoat or TO MEASU Led Sale Closes oe be | the i na bide gee era Sean a Me Sueen terming cle hae are alto; atthe “ pected. @ price, and the newe has spread quickly, as to Pick dal ue pl-Dale Weave