The evening world. Newspaper, March 10, 1921, Page 16

—— ee ; OF COMMISSION PUT FARE BOOST AT WL ITD TRACTION BIL BEN: SR \ CContteued From Fim! Page.) ‘et @ temporary tncrense was not ‘the intention of the measure. Leaders of both houses, following ‘the dictum of the {iovernor, deciared au amendment woulld be added to the BI to make an increase impossible wat the plan of weorganization had deen completed by the Rapid Transit Commission. This was understood ‘when the public hearing took place tm the Assembly Cliamber a week ago to-day. But here is the joker which has been inserted m leu of the promised ‘amendment: “Provided, however, anything here- | fm contained to the contrary not-| withstanding, the Transit Commis- | gion shall not authorize any such change (in fares) prior to the adop- | ton of a plan of readjustment under | the provisions of Article 6 of this chapter, unless pending the com- pletion of the valuations of the rail- road property which it proposes to imolude in any such plan and during the preparation of such plan, the Commission ghall, the result of its studies and investigations, find interest for the accomplishment of one or more of the purposes to be achieved by euch plan as specified in gai article, »nd in each event the Commission shall require as condi- tions precedent to such change the execution of any such stipulations by the railroad companies and others as tn its judgment shall be necessary to farther and protect the-consummation ef such plan.” Another amendment sets forth as ‘one of the objects of the legislation: “The assuring to the people of the city, the continned operation’ of the railroads at the present or lowest pos- sible fares, consistent with a just valuation of the railroads and their gafe and economical operation.” In the bill as originally drawn, the Public Service Commission was em- powered to authorize rates, fares and charges “upon such terms, conditions, safeguards or readjustments of fran- ebise or contract rights or obliga- tions” as the’ commission deemed An amendment eliminates tract rights or obligations” MAKES INCREASING OF FARES SIMPLE MATTER, ’ ‘This makes the way to the increase of fares much more simple, in case the courts should be invoked to pro- York. Stil rubbing i into thie city, an amendment confers upon the com- mission, “the powers and duties of the local authority of a cfty to ap- prove contracts or modifications of contracts under any provision of the Rapid Transit Act, or of any; contract heretofore made.” ‘The valuation of properties shall be made in such manner as the com- mission may prescribe, and ‘Wuch val- uation as finally determined by the commission shall be the baste for all allowances to the railroad campanies under the plan.” ‘The commission, except where the constitution prevents it, is empower- ed to make contracts for the use of streets of any city for stree® surface railroads and for stage and omnaibus routes, In fact, there is nothing in the Louis XVI. Bed- room Suite in American Walnut. 4 PIECES Value $395 $285 tect the franchises issued by cities; and it is taken to include up-State ” WY they c (NS For sale at Atlantic & Pacific Stores, Acker, Merrall & Condit, Charles & Company, R. H, Charles Decker & Bros., and hundreds of grocery and delicatessen dealers throughout the city, Macy # Co., Bidemingdale B this danger. In appearance, color, flavor, annot be distinguished from dishes prepared in your kitchen in the ordinary way. They save you labor, time and money. as well os the Ciky of New/to the now in the traction companiés wanted. based on quantity used, when used, the purpose for which used and the duration of use, when ap- proved by the commission, GITY REPUBLICANS OPPOSED TO MEASURE. While secretly the G. O. P, bosses tor Lusk, State Chairman Glynn and others insist the transit bill will be passed within two weeks. can, of Brooklyn, voted against the bill in committee, In the Senate Pub- lic Service Committ York City Republica: amendments which concedes anything jam Duggan, made a desperate fight city, ‘bill, ay ntly, which the relating to gas and elec- ons, has been amend- mit such corporations jassifications of service | dii the time | pu 1, Speaker Machold, Sena- But its op- | th *" KELLNER BROS. Thirty years selling Good Furniture Southeast Corner [5th Street & 6th Avenue but there is everything/against the bill in its present form and sought to have the latest amend- ments stricken out. equally unsuccessful attempt to have the bill amended so that the would have at least an equal chan with the transit companies. any said: ghanged to ameliorate objections of New York City members. .| raise fares practic on any pretext, ‘The -|framers of the measure to prohibit any increase in fare prior to the adop. tion of a readjustment plan has been wbandoned. an 8-cent fare can be fixed to ta effect immediately. bill apparently has been drawn in the interest of the railroad companies. For instance, an attempt has been made to garner Brooklyn votes providing that the Transit Commi: FIRE SET IN ROBBED FLAT. Goods Worth $3,500 Recovered] ™ Janitor Held in $10,000 for Arson, sion ‘may’ consider claims against t James A. Watkins, @ negro, assistant | of criminally receiving etolen goods, B, R. 'T. by survivors and heirs of the | superintenent of* the apartment ,house| Following the theft of $3400 it « vi 871 St. jolas Avenue, was ! of clothin; iliams, @ negress of No. 677 Lenox ‘Avenue, was held tn $5,000 on a charge ntrict of worth ublican C 4 rware and jewelry from Senator Duggan in a statement to- “The revised utility bill ts in no way It, provides at the Transit Commission may any time and purpose of the Under the amended “Every important améndment to the prunes in flavor and health - bestowing qualities Louis XV. Dining Room Suite in American Walnut. (Buffet 60 inches) 4 PIECES Value, $390 vats these prices the suites illustrated represent unusual value in fine furniture, beyond any doubt. range up to $1,800 you will find astonishing reductions in ex- quisite Dining Room, Living Room and Bedroom Suites. You are cordially invited to see the “Twenty-five Rooms’ arranged, for your convenience in suites as you would have them in your home. 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