The evening world. Newspaper, August 23, 1922, Page 8

ee ay AA eT ES Rs TE se . — Th ibe 8 osha WEL age | SSeS NE TE LET NT NT hh banner estes Heelan sed ey . THE EVENING WORLD, WEDNESPAY, AUGUST 23, 1922. _ }, rRee MUMIOIPAL concknn ar! Two Sets of Gas Trust Bosks, New, Ingenious ‘Double Eatry,’ |: Con‘use and Mulet Consumers|:."":” o'clock to-night by the aii Vire Department Band, at City College i The mule eatival nde the Figures Take Queer Shapes in the Records of the Con- ch Dareteparae. As selidated and Its Subsidiary, the Astoria —-What penmements have been ’ntkd’ (oy broad Will Pubiic Service Commission Do About It? Se is aaa Lede * Four concerts, each to start at By Sophie Irene Loeb. 8 P.M, Why the people of New York City are forced to pay $1.25 and $1.50 nt Morris Park, Salvation Army Per 1,000 feet of gas, in view of increased dividends as shown in these eclumna, has not yet been disclosed, but It is hoped that the present cot foot of Barrow ferences of the Public Service Commission with the Gas Trust now being|* ‘ark, contract band. held wil evolve a lower rate, as The Evening World hes so long insist was coming to the public—a much Ibwer rate, indeed—with assured fe profits to the corporations. Among the items yet to be explained and which, it is hoped, the Public Service Commission will ascertain, are the followin, In 1919 the Consolidated Gas Company sola 18 feet of gas and showed a net cor-* porate income of $4,017,726.96, oF of living, manufacturing or anythi -21628 per 1,000 cubic feet of gas sold. | ¢lNe Were higher in 1921 than in 19 ‘This was at the 80 cent rate heir peak, C In 1921 the Consolidated Gas Com- Wiste le ihe Houtay what Pany sold 19,396,607.1 1,000 cubic feet} are the elements being charged to of gas and showed a net corporate in-| the cost of mantfacturing gas? come of $6,759,675.86 or .8485 per| None of the above figures include 1,000 cubic feet of gas sold, This was|the income ur activities of the sub- 2 he LR rat, sidiaries of the Consolidated Gas Com- The difference in net corporate tn- pany, as, for instance, the Astoria Light, Heat and Power Company, a come between the years 1919 and 1921} company own financed and con- i i shows 1921 to be higher to the extent | ‘rolled by the Lifebuoy babies of $2,741,948.90. ‘The difference for | PAPY- ‘onsolidated Gas Com- In 1919 the Astoria reported a 3 Nhe agin het corporate income of $1,816,667.78] 114 ke prou d, he same years on je sis of Per} and in 1921 it was $1 60211. 1,000 cuble feet of gas sold shows % happy, mothers, 1921 to be higher to the extent of] The Astoria ts in the business of (18222, manufacturing and selling gas whole- sale The Consolidated owns 100 per cent. of the Astoria, therefore it might well be called by one name— the Consolidated. This 1s what happens. They manu- facture gas for themselves and sell it to themselves at a profit, but record creased sales to the extent of over|that profit in a set of books called $00,000 thousand cubic feet, the in-| Astoria. The same gas is then sold come would still be over $176,000 more|to the pubi in at a profit, but in 1921 than in 1919. this time recorded on a set of books|,|/ The question arises as to why, since | called Conse the gus rates between the two years were increased to the extent of 45 eénts per 1,000 cubic feet (that 1s, from 80 cents to $1.25), yet the in- crease In income ts only .13222 cents on Park, Richmond Borough, contract band 6,440.3 thousand cubic the Consolidated G: this? Of cotrse, this is due to the in- creased rate, but even if the income Per 1,000 cubic feet of gas sold in 1919, which was .21628, remained the same, then in 1921, on account of in- LIFEBUOY EALTH SOAP for over eighty years has relied upon aud’s Oriental Cream to keep the skin and complexion in perfect condition through the stress of the season's agtivities, White esh-Rachel, 4 Send 10¢ for Trtal Size as FERD. T. HOPKINS & SON, New York There are, therefore, two profits re- corded on two sets of books belonging to one corporation. ‘This is only an per 1,000 cuble feet, example. In reality, there are a This may be explained by the Con-| dozen or more of such sets of books rolldated Gas Company reporting un|and they show a-total net increase In inceased cost of gas manufactured and|*urplus for the year 1921 of over gas purchased to the extent of rome Hl Daly diel perpen ie be over per cent. on he issued capital Dee ee camera cua teet wl ce the’ Consolidated Gus om: Yet the Gas Trust admits that costs pany. Gouraud’s Oriental Cream SALE PRICE AUGUST SALE of KELLNER FURNITURE eaturet Vauee | A Sale Which Em- dincreted Bo braces Not Only Not Only W ealth of $385 BEDROOM suite of Louis XVI. $500 BEDROOM suite of Early Eng- design, in American Walnut combination; lish design, in antique Ivory and Parchment Vanity of exceptional she. 4 PIECES, Sale Price $250. enamel — beautifully finished. 5 PIECES. Sale Price $340. sospmatoroon | loice,but, Likewise, Rinuimanee downs | QT imeT red Repur tation for Soundest Quality and Une | ite otiecosit American Walnut com- suite of Louis XVI. questioned Value. $250 A brief list of Featured Values $175 BEDROOM suite in American Walnut finish, superb- ly built, _ Bowtoot Bed. hination, beautifully finished. 10 PIECES. Sale Price $945. design, in American Walnut combination, with Burl Panels. 7 | PIECES, Sale Price $460, $975 DINING ROOM suite of Florentine design, in antiqueWal- nut Polychrome. An exceptionally elaborate suite. 10 PIECES, Sale Price $672. : ° And here, too, are “The Twenty- 275 LIVING ROOM five Rooms” to simplify, to make ae St een Oe caby thie task of selection. You saipasign af Velont are cordially invited to avail your- try; removable ; all ‘ring pinning self of the many delightful ideas suggested by this interesting exhibit of home arrangement. KELLNER BROS. spring “Ect Thirty One years selling Good Furniture Southeast Corner 15th Street & 6th Avenue $475 LIVING (ROOM suite covered Moheir and Ve combination; Special Reductions on, Domestic Wilton Rugs ALL of these fine seamless Wilton rugs are from our regu- lar stock and radically reduced for this special selling. The designs and colors are all fasct- nating. This 1s an offering which we will probably be un- able to duplicate later in the season. Come in early while the assortment ts complete. Size 8% x 10% feet $63.50 Size 6 x 9 feet Size 9 x 12 feet $42.50 $67.50 Size 9 x 15 feet . $97.50 * FIFTH FLOOR Satin Charmeuse In Fashion’s ‘New Shades FOR graceful swirl of circular skirts, and the new flaring godets, this satir charmeuse 1s particularly adaptable Of exceptional quality and high lustre in the new shades 40 inches wide Yard, $1.95 Size 4% «7% feet $26.50 Paisley and Bulgarian Crepes BOTH excellent notes of fashions. These beautiful designs are found in crepe de Chine and Roshanara crepes. A copious assortment, 40 inches wide. Yard, $3.50 and $5.50 Printed Radium Silks A HEAVY quality suitable for fine linings in various colored grounds. 40 inches wide yard, $2.95 GROUND FLOOR Navy Blue Serge cA ae Quality $1.95 AFTER all, there’s nothing so soundly satisfactory for early autumn wear as navy blue serge. This is sponged ready for tailoring into dresses or suits. 54 inches wide. SECOND FLOOR Lord & Taylor Open Top Wardrobe Trunk Special $34.50 OUR own trunk—made to our special ordew Tt has numerous modern conveniences and innovations, and 1s built to withstand the hardest usage, It has an open top, 5 drawers, shoe box, laundry bag, locking bar that locks all drawers. Lined with blue cretonne Steamer or Taxi Wardrobe Trunk Specially Priced at $18.50 THIS trunk 1s go inches high, 14 inches deep and has three drawers, 6 hangers, and laundry bag. Lined in blue An exceptional value at $18.50 and it as yust the trunk for your vacation Special Week-end Cases, $10 Three sizes, 24, 26 and 28 inches. SEVENTH FLOOR + Lord & Taylor FIFTH AVENUE Entering Upon the Last Week in The August Sale of FURNITURE ToEmbroider— oA Special Purchase of Linen Towels f Guest size 50c each Large size 95e each OF excellence quaticy linen, stamped to be embroidered Some are hemsutched for crochet or scalloped for em- broidery ALTHOUGH this great Sale is nearing its end the opportunities for economy are just as pronounced. Assort- ments are quite complete in large suites as well as in single pieces. t. Dining Room Suite, $385 10-piece Dining Room Suite, walnut or ma- Ss $ hogany combination, Sheraton mouf to-piece Dining Room Suite, combination walnut, Jacobean mo- $375 " GE a set's $375 | tee to-piece Dining Room to-piece Dining Room - Suite, old oak, Jaco- Suite, walnut, Jaco- bean motif =. $300 = bean motit « $525. = SIXTH FLOOR Absolute Clearance of Aerolux Porch Shades THE clearance prices of these ventilating porch shades are far below the actual cost. The opportunity for economy should induce you to buy with next year in mind, although you still have time to enjoy them this summer. They come in color combinations such as brown and green, white and green, and also plain brown.’ There are not all colors in every style. Floor Lamp $35 A JUNIOR floor lamp, grace- fully designed, in antique gold and color, or stippled antique gold. Equipped with a 22-inch plaited Georgette shade with silk fringeandruching trimmed; matching pull cords and tassels. Numerous colors. A Bridge Lamp, $32.50 4 feet wide by 7.6 feet drop 8 feet wide by 7.6 feet drop Bridge lamp to match the and : alia floor lamp, dragon arm and 14- 6 feet wide by 7.6 feet drop 10 feet wide by 7.6 feet drop inch silk plaited Georgette $3.25 $6.50 shade. Various colors. $32.50 FIFTH FLOOR Marseilles Bed Spreads August Sale Feature TAKEN from our regular stock and reduced for this Sale. Excellent quality and light in weight, numerous patterns to There Are Still Some Excellent Values in the Hammock Sale FIPTH FLOOR Featured in the August Linen Sale Are Linen Table Cloths, $3.95 Napkins, $4.95 Doz. CIRCULAR designs in pure Irish linen damask cloths, select size 70x70 inches. Napkins, to match, 22 x 22 inches. Stagle Bed Size $3.95, $4.50 Huck Towels, $7.50 Doz. Tea Towels, $2.50 Doz. Double Bed Size Imported frem Saxony. Hem- Checked Tea Towels of pure $4.95, $5.95 1,000 Single Bed Sheets, Special, $1.05 A special suggestion as a gift for those about to renee 63 x90 inches, stitched, all: pure linen with linen weft, hemmed. damask borders; large sizes. Pantry towels, linen, doz. $4.50 SECOND FLOOR SECOND FLOOR Two Special Purchases of Kitchen Utensils Victrola, $115 TERMS as low as $6 per month may be arranged. Wallace Reducing Records, $15 Walter Camp's Keeping Fit Records . . . , S15 Victor Health Exercises, $3 Four New Special Dances for August just released. SEVENTH PLOOR Knives and Forks $7.50 Doz. Blades of the highest grade stainless steel, are warranted ot to rust, spot or stain; stain or become. discolored. handles are of white celluloid, An excellent value“st 50c SEVBNTIL FLOOR Vegetable Press 50c A new sanitary vegetable and fruit press. Will not rust,