The evening world. Newspaper, August 21, 1922, Page 4

| § « SS Winter of High Priced Gas Faces New York While the Trust _ Is Increasing lis Fat Dividends +-——_-— Public Service Commission Called On to Reduce the Ex- orbitant Charges—New York Has Highest Gas Rate in the World, Compared to Population. By Sophie Irene Loeb. Is New York dividends from 7 to 8 per cent? Are the people of New York to tha gas trusts pleading confiscation before the Supreme States? to face another winter of likh-priced e gag companies declaring increases of two shares for one ané 8, with the raising the ve no redress in such a» uation with irt of the United Is the Public Service Commineion going to do nothing to see that the fas rates are lowered fn accordance with the enormous profits being made bythe gas companies? These are the questions that asking, as well as the Community Cotactis, in view of The Evening World's disclosures as to the gas sit- uation—a situation that is costing the consumers millions to pay these Nigh dividends and stock shares. It is not unlikely that a taxpayer's sult will be begun and taken again to the Supreme Court of the United States to present to that body a clear idea of the great, profitable years that thé gas corporations have enjoyed; since the Supreme Court had before It for consideration, at the time of the detision of the 80-cent rate, only the most difficult period of the war. Among the striking features that present themselves in a situation which has been more fully set forth in these columns are the following: New York City has the highest gas rate of any elty in the world as com- pared to ils population. The gas rate should be cheaper in New York than in any other section because of the sure and constant tura-over to the gas corporations and the ever increasing population. The most antiquated methods for making gav exist in New York of any other city in the country. Although the gas corporations lave had an option to adopt a British ‘Thermal Unit, basis instead of the present costly 22-candie power, they haye failed to avail themselves of this oj and reduce the price to the cogsumer, and for sixteen years have stuck to this candle power method discarded elsewhere, It ts said they would be willing to change the standard to the British ‘Thermal Unit, but they are not feady to give the people a rate commen- surate with the lower standard. If the gas were change’ *~ British ‘Thermal Unit, the price could come down and the neonle get sufficient hearnng and fentne eve tor the pres- ent-uay neeas, Not only this, out there are vari- oux other ways of making gas which the gus trusts could have availed themselves of, but they persist {n maintaining the costly method. Among the cheaper ways are the coke- oven gis, Steemberg processes, all of which, ac- cotding to well based claims, proximately one half. the Dayton and the Von would reduce the present cost of gas ap- hundreds of public-spirited citizens are —— Seattle, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis and Reading, Va., the majority charging less than $1, while New York City is still paying $1.26 and $1.50. According to the survey made by tls newspaper, twenty@four cities lead New York in low-priced gas. What are some of the elements by which the gas trusts justify these] There’s the high rates? One of the stems that the Public Service Commission may well look into js this matter of the gas trusts buying gas from their own companies and charging a profit on it, and then charging the consumer with another profit—as was fully set forth in these columns, A pointed example of this is the Astoria Light and Power Company, which is 100 per cent, owned by the Consolidated Gas Company, and Inst year, according to {ts own figures, it produced gas at 67 cents. When the Consolidated Gas Company went to ouy it from its own company, instead of 67 cents, it paid 90 cents, and the consumer paid $1.25 to $1.50. Practically the same condition ob- tains with several other corporations owned by the Consolidated Company. In truth, the Consolidated Gas Com- pany only manufactures about 43 per cent. of its output, buying the rest from its own companies and adding the aforesaid profits. All of these items are being accu- mulated, and there is a public ery aguinsl the high rates charged -2 ery that will not down until relief is made manifest. It is said that in view of all the disclosures the Public Service Commission is holding conferences with a view of securing a rate reduc- tion. fo ee ee POLICEMAN BLOHM’S DEATH AN ACCIDENT Was on Vacation and Shot Himself While Yanking Revolver, Pol man Edward Blohm of the Wakefield Station reported to-day that the denth of his brother, man Ilohm of the Westc ; who shot himself auceide at the Mills House, Mighland, N. ¥., was clearly due to his nervous breakdown Seargt. Blohny went to Highland with his wife and mall children three week ago for his vacation, which was extend- ed by sick leave. Hix nervous condition had been bad ever gin himself and went wit! ifying for he overwork THE EV SLEEPY HOLLOW SLEEPS OVERTIME Jokester Moves Curfew Ahead 20 Minutes. Sleepy Hollow was sent to sleep twenty minutes earlier than usual Jast night curfew is sounded at 9.1 k every night in North Tarrytown Some jokente et the clock at m Headquarters 1 twenty minutes, and when Sergt. Morgan sounded the big tire whistle there, wa vn orn mfusion, The firemen, t ie there Was a fire, rushed to the houses and soon five pieces of motor ayfparatus were fined up in front of Head- quarter When the firemen looked at the police clock they discovered What had happene id Morgan. , and it sore children this mornin they learned they were sent to bed twenty min- utes too early last night. The po- Hee are making an investigation, | There we SABBATH IN PIQUA IS INDIGO INDEEL Second Blue Sunday Find Kven Churches Empty. PIQUA, ©, Aug. 21.—Platians cote. braved their second Blue Sunday fol- lowing the edict of Mayor A. W. De- weene, enforcing strictly all blue Iaws, As was the case last Sunday, restau- rants were allowed to remain open only two hours during meal times and one delivery of milk was permitted. The Dixie Pike was lined with auto- mobilists on thelr way to or from Troy, a clty elght miles distant, where the news stands and soda water fountains did a flourishing business. The churches are feeling the effect of Blue Sunday, due to the fact that the collection baskets were exceedingly light, Many regular churchgoers were foreed to stay home, as local street cars were not in operation, Mayor Deweese, when asked when the blue laws would be forgotten, aald that the ministers could tell better than he. You Don’t Have To Be “Hip Toter” If These Hints Are Followed Non-Lightable Pipe, Double-Bottomed Teacup, Hot-Water Bottle, &c. Have you noticed the fastidious looking where pipe smoking would never, n WATER Blohm went right examination for 1 Thirty-five States have already adppted the more progressive British THermal Unit standard, while New York has stood still. arned he wae top of the lst AT numbers from the f those eligible to Le axperts have gone over the ques- bought automobile by ad tion thoroughly and are of the opinion view of his physiclan and had been that the 80-cent gas rate, with the|making «daily excursions into the profits exteading over a period of} Catskills with his family. His re- years, could be and should be preva-|v ax dischurged when he got out leat to-day: of patience with his inability to get It from under a strap in bis suiteass and yanked at ft abruptl, > BUFFALO LABOR LEADER HELD IN DYNAMITE PLOT cl.-Robert ©. La- resident of the Central La- was released on ball day by the poll who accuse naporting dynamite without a pe m the Fire Department. Lt is suspect- ! nite was being used in ce aguinst the local trolley cous Lacey denies all knowledges of namite. other trolley. c¢ Only recently, Francis C. Roberts, one of the most prominent engineers, stated that the Brooklyn Borough Gus Company could sell gas at 70 cents and make @ profit, and it ie believed that perhaps some decision will soon come from the Public Service Com- mission as to the reduction of this particular company’s rate, which is mow $1.26 per thousand cubic feet. Aug twr Council, Then, among the further elements that enter into the costly gas that Is now being used and the high rato paid by the consumer, is the price paid for the oll to make gas. all striking npan,. Wer Mhe Standard O Company is the | Saturday night and all but Frank Rettty main producer, and the people in- | Mer, releneed on $00 ball. All wi terested In the gas corporations are} gon or are necused by fellow workin aipo interested in the Standard OM} cf having hud it concealed, ‘ Company. The police say arrests will be made tn a day or so that will clear up the dyna- More than 200 million gallons of | mite attacks on the trolley company gas oil are used annually in New — aaeeiine ame ACCUSE BLACK HANDERS OF BLOWING UP HOUSE York City for gas purposes that would be practically a dead loss to the oll interests {f they were not used for making gas. Nine hundred million « ‘bare sold in this country ‘This gas of] during the war ag bigh as 12 and 15 cents, pow running much lower, heap of tervifte STEALING ONE BEHIND A FAN eet in the a Debris was scat 1 can be sold for still lower, at a profit, if providential contracts were made with these gas corporations and thewe joint interests of gas and oll “fre to move in the direction of sgouring lower gas rate for the people the explosion was Handers. — “HOLY ROLLER” KILLED BY SNAKE FOR “SEANCE” FORT PAYNE, wy due te Bh ' |If these corporations interested in the making of gas would lower the price of the oil, the price of gas could if dropped very readily. In fact, an cEpert before the Public Servigg Com- ufission stated recently that with the ldwering of the gas oil rates, the price of xas could be reduced about 27 cents «pd give both the oll corporation and the gas corporation a good margin of profit WANTS RECEIVER NAMED. Creditor ef Gas Co Cay't Collect 8 ATLANTIC CITY, An action has been Court here for 4 rule to show a receiver should 1 pany Saye le Ala., ce, a “He fs dead to-day bitten by a inp to capture, at 000 Judy near Chay sult of ber anak tri reports recety It de watd 1 rattles riding to H 1 ed At Teece on varloun oc-] preserve the asset Hammonton a jMapy cities, despite x secming|casions Ind sssisted in conducting re (eee Te i cll a ammonten regardless of fo smaller turnover and higher over- tivious pennies jn whieh polsonous rep- reer iol ansipel eaeS any f 4 pads, are Lelng Charged 1688 for Be ee ene eee eee ot ie oe a tamn J. Jeffers of New York an New York (ity, and these dif-|CRUFH. | Keece » Aicted a a Pui oat bie cea in rates are yet to be eX-] irrmitted a en mn lectures the con \ \ by the Public Service Com-] chiiipen. but w x to satinty, w Jud Bion and the gas corporations. laine Whe Jictates | held Largely by busi f ‘ business man at restaurants ever be tolerated, who takes out a large bowled black pipe, tights a» match, seems to be making a violent effort to make the thing draw. The head waiter approaches him with tolerant notification of his absent mindedness. Tho smoker is very, very much emburrassed and puts the Pipe away hurriedly while the Head wulter sniffs the redolent dry Martini alr and casts a sly eye over and under nearby tables. The man with the capacious pipe (and he probably carries three or four) has to exert all his self-control to keep from smacking his lips und touching his mouth with his napkin. But he at least knows he has lived up to the standards established by Prohi- bition Direct. + Day for former hip toters. He is not obvious. He does not defy the sensitive feelings of “Izzy Kinstein. He has lived up to the age-old rule of pubiic order uni decency—"'Do anything you please, but be nice about it.’* Mr. Sid Greene has a few other sug gestions to make to those not as in- genious as the man with the loaded, non-lightable pipe. Some of them cull fora considerable expenditure of coin let us say the price of a half pint of “moderated whiskey," as some expert and tactful dispensers call their out put. Others are easily to be made in the privacy of the home—if mother happens to be out marketing and the baby either is not hungry or hus grown up. There is obtainable a double-bot- tomed tea cup which is being offered to criminal restuurateuns — which should almost reconcilo Mr. Day to ISN PENSTABS IH FANGEE OF c0C0-SOLAKING Letters Assailing Mrs, Debou- chelle Reach Asa G. Candler; Investigation Under Way. ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. 21.—Mrs. @ Debouchelle, New Orleans who is engaged to be married G, Candler, founder of the Cola fortune, has become the victim of “poison pen" letters. he letters huve beeh pouring into anta from New Orleans. It 1s stated they date back to the black- of a candidate for member- exclusive New Orleans women's club, Judge J. S, Candler, brother of Asa, recently made an ex- haustive investigation of the sourue of the letters, and one of Mrs. De- bouchelle’s friends has been empow- ered to retain attorneys, Apparently the object of the letters break the engagement be- tween Mrs, Debouchelle and Mr. Candler, In New Orleans Mrs. Debouchelle ia known as a member of one of Lou ana's oldest Creole families, a social leader, an ardent civic worker and Suffragist and devoted to welfare work among orphans and the sick. One of her friends in New Orleans, Mrs. Lydia Wickliffe, accounts for he “poison pen” letters in this way: When a woman bas wealth she !s subject to criticism. When she: has, as Onezime Debouchelle has and al- ways has had, wealth, beauty, brains, charm and accomplishments, she has to watch her step." balling ship in an was to COTTON MILLS AT MOSSUP RESUME WORK. MOS , Conn., Aug, 21.—The Union cotton mills of the Aldrich Manufactur- ing Company were operating to-day with practically the entire force of 700 workers, who have been on strike for the past t months, back at wo The mills running at full capacity with every machine in operation. them as considerate, If not observant pet of his pampered law. It is really two fea cups, he other Ike the meerschaum pipe. The inner cup has merely a narrow rim projecting above the rim of the lower cup, but there 18. sf for an ounce and a half of contraband between decks. the upper cup filled owed to rest until on certain he is free Then it may be covered apparently carelessly by the corner of a napkin, the tea turned inte m the ) ‘to and the ult’ ate con sumer can sip or gulp the contents of the inside of the cup to suit hi taste or will, Yer Day, ff you what you say, New York w way with you. mean go halt GB. Altman & Co. | Clearance Sales for to-morrow (Tuesday) Misses’ Cotton Frocks in a mumber of attractive sty! $3.25, 4.75, $3.75 reduc an and f ed, to 5.85 & 7.50 (Second Floor) Women’s Cotton Frocks n a variety of the popular models and m reduced to 5.00 & hird Ficor) in both of these offerings the s ze ranges are incomplete, but there is, nevertheless, a good choice of selection. The above prices Mave been rmer quotati Madison Avenue Fifth Avenue 2ath and 44th Streets Nem Dork NING WORLD, MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 1922. from ob- | ny dish | Community Bu Idings Urged As Fit Memorials for Citizens Jersey City Park Commissioner Offers Unique Plan to Benefit Municipality and Glorify Worthy Residents. A drive was started in Jersey City to-day to get the heirs of wealthy and influential men of the city to erect in thelr memory community build- ings in city parks, movement, A. Harry Moore, Director of City Parks, is back of the “Jersey City is sorely in need of at¢—<—— <<. least three modern and well equipped community houses,’ sald Commis- sioner Moore, “There are many Jer- sey City men who to-day apparently are forgotten, yet in life were daily In the public eye. To-day the only memory we have of these former great men are their cemetery tombstones. “What a fine thing It would be if memorials In the form of beautiful community houses could bo erected in some of our parks, This kind of memorial would benefit thousands and at the same time stand as a ‘lasting tribute to some well known citizen. Commissioner Moore is having plans for the community houses drawn and will then seek to Interest heirs of once public spirited citizens and put {nto operation his memorial gommunity house idea. Poor Lo Now Rich Young Squaw As Oil Wells Gush $1,250 a Day Indian Girl Reared in Poverty, Suddenly Wealthy, Buys Auto, Saddle and Trunk. MUSKOGED, Aug. —After havi of her life in abject po ng Spent most of the nineteen years erty, Exie Fife, a Creek Indian of Mcintosh County, finds herself with a daily income of $1,250, ) So far she has made three pur-@ chases, a $2,800 touring car, an $85 saddle for ber brother, and a ward- robe trunk, Exile Fife 1s a full-blooded Creek When she was two years old her par- ents filed a Government claim in her name and she received an allotment of 160 ‘acres of land in Creek and Okfuskee Counties. For seventeen years she received royalties of a few dollars from the tand. Then last June an oil well, which made 3,000 mum efficiency. factor. It barrels, was brought in on Exie's al- lotment, Two weeks ago well, making 2,000 barrels, brought in, and four wells are b drilled. This make Exie one of the richest gifls in this part of the country. In front of the narrow wooden porch of her home stands the big new motor car, shiningly resplendent. [mei is no garage, not even a shed another was for it, The house has two room furnished fwith the bareaf necessities, On the unpainted porch stands « broom, a rigged mop and two broken chairs. Exte lives with her mother and sixteen-year-old brother, Exie admittedly is in love witit twenty-year-old Berlin Jackson, whu 4s not an Indian, and he has ambitions which are causing Exie to look for 4 house “in town,’ which means either Eufaula, Checotah or Muskogee, pate THR GREAT MYSTPRY. (From the Atchison Grobe.) If you want to study a real mystery, study yourself. 412.50 Co $100.00. 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