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The evening world., 1903-03-11
OTHER STEPS TO
CURB THE GAS TRUST,

President Of the Board Of Aldermen Charles v. Fornes began to-day an
oHc,al inouiry into the gas situation as presented by The Evening World.
After a talk with the Corporation Counsel over the telephone he d.
Private Secretary oConnor, 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 warrantng the Board Of Aldermen
action or passing a resolution calculated to have effect at Albany.
Secretary o'Connor at nee communicated with Commissioner Robert
.cr,er Monroe. Of the Department of Water Supply, Gas and Electricity
and obtained some valuable facts
MONROE'S POWER LIMITED.
These indicated that under the present provisions of the charter en-
nowering the Commissioner to act he is confined solely to the question OF
the quality of gas, and based on his reports a palry fine may
be imposed upon the offending company.
From a scrutiny of the reports by Secretary OConnor 1t was learned
that there Ia no record in the department of Commissioner Monroe showing
even that the insignificant fine provided for has ever been imposed.
81 have been powerless to do anything, although l long ago appreciated
that action was necessary" said Commissioner Monroe to Secretary oCon.
nor. "T sincerely hope" he added. that the Board Of Aldermen will make
the request upon the Board Of Estimate and Apportionment allowing ne
the needed money to take hold Of the situation. All I can do, however. Is
to examine into the quality of gas dispensed by the companies and make
rigid examination into that matter and impose the fine authorized by law
But beyond that 1 cannot CO."
Then your powers should be increased" said Mr. OConnor.
THAT iE a matter for the Legislature" replied the Commissioner.
The evening world., 1903-03-11

The Finance Committee OF the Board Of Aldermen will make every ef
fort to dispose quickly of Commissioner Monroes request for an appropra-
ton oes $4,000 to enable his department to make proper tests of gas.
Each member of the Committee to-day expressed himself rs greatly in
terested in the gas situation as presented by The Evening World
Although the city charter limits special request appropriations to an
remains ample money to meet the appropriation sought by Commissioner
Monroe.
Alderman Herbert Parsons, who is Chairman of the Finance Committee.
IL one of the bestknown members Of the board. He 10 a lawyer a No. IL
Broadway. He has the confidence of the Mayor and the administration.
He said to-day: II appreciate the Importance o the Commissioners
request 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 1t is my opinion that such needed
Faccounts Of the gas situation and many Of the details presented interested
me greatly. E
SHOULD BE SOME T OF GAS.
II quite agree with the idea that some branch OF o r city government
should have absolute charge Of "a matters where b many of our citizens
sars interested. AS to the Commissioners communication, perhaps the
Ncommittee may be able to report on 1t at the next meeting Of the board.
70 is an important matter. and the members will no doubt come to a ready
lconclusion when it Is presented to them"
The other members of the committee are Aldermen John T. Mccall,
tIfmothy p. Sullivan. James H. McInness. James e. GaHney, John L. Flor
isnce. Frederick W. Longfellow, Joseph A Bill and William T. James.
Alderman Sullivan said: Il am in favor Of giving Commissioner Mon
ddzens against the gas companies. If what the Commissioner in his letter
states is true. then gas consumers are 1t the mercy of the companies. while
the city stands aside and does nothing, If 1t is part of the Commissioner
duty to test the quality Of gas. he should do II and insist that the consumer
gets what he pays for.
HI IT GET III MONEY
"f the Commissioner hasn't got the money, then he ought to set II
and get plenty Of it. l did not know until I was informed through The
Evening World that the gas companies had the upper hand in this matter
! for one shall vote the Commissioner all the money he needs for th
purpose" ...
Alderman Ganney said: Certainly give the Commissioner the money
I am surprised that he has not moved in the matter before this, but It Il
better late thar never. 1 live in the gashouse district, but that makes
no difference to me, What I want is to see that the people who Isl ga
get what they pay for / don't see why the Commissioner shouldn't &c
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 measur
which will protect the citizens and force the companies to give the best gas
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ity for SAC, 1000 damages. One OF his legs
was blown of.
Burke claims that the city was re-
~sponsible for the disaster on account of
the Board of Aldermen having sus-
pended the anti-fireworks ordinances in
so far AZ they related TO the use of
pyroteohnics for political celebrations.
The plaintiff Is q resident Of Brooklyn,
and the complaint was fled In the Su-
preme Court uf that borough.
The evening world., 1903-03-11
SEND YOUR COMPLAINTS OF GAS
EXTORTION TO THE EVENING WORLD.

The Gao Trust says there are no complaints Of over
CHARGE from Ito Victims. To reute this statement The
Evening World will print all complaints sent to this office.
Each communication must have name and address OF the
writer, not for publication unless desired.
How do your bills for February gas compare with those
for january
Write only on one side of the paper.
The evening world., 1903-03-11
TELL 1T TO OTHERS.

IL 10 Golden Rule Humanity for
Those Who Read and Know to
Garry to Those Who DO Not Know
the knowledge OF the Great New
Hope Offered TO Deaf and Blind
by The New Gardner OSCILLATIONS
Treatment.
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WILL APPEAL TO THE LEGISLATURE.

"f we cannot reach the gas companies through the agency Of the
Board OF Aldermen" said President Fornes, then we shall have to appeal
to the Legislature. The Corporation CounNl has taken up the matter, and
may devise a means. but he Is not at present of that conclusion. I have
read the charter governing the province of the Commissioner of Water
Supply. Gas and Electricity. and find that his work is crcumscribed.
IF a amendment to the charter is necess ry. I do not see why that
lead should not be followed. 1t is high time that something were done,
and I am willing to do all that my position and influence can suggest"
The evening world., 1903-03-11
The First Step

World Want Ads" have a healthy
tone,
And health Is wealth as you must
own.
The evening world., 1903-03-11

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.
The evening world., 1903-03-11
ALDERMEN FAVOR
APPROPRIATION TO
CHECK GAS TRUST.

Members of the Finance Committee Say
that Commissioners Monroe Should
Have All the Money He Wants to
Insure that the Quality of the 1llumi-
nant Is Good.
The evening world., 1903-03-11
SUES THE CITY FOR $4,000.

Victim of Fireworks Disaster De-
nsnds that Sum for Loss of Leg.
william M. Burke, n OF the victims
OF the fireworks explosion in Madison
Square on the night of Nov. 4 last. to-
day began a suit against the municipal
The evening world., 1903-03-11
Cases Of Deafness Cured.

SoDS0 Va NNSAAh~SS
! Mr.. Lawrence Miller, O SOUTH
ern boulevard, bronx, n. Y. City.
Miss Dolly Stnuclih, o4 HnVe-
meyer ST., brooklyn, y. Y.
Mrs. L. n. Etris, 8 West 20th
ST., n. Y. City.
Mr.. John ReiRel, 013 Flushing
Ave-, brooklyn. N. Y.
Cases Of Sight Restored.
MIR. Chas. MnttIage, 3 Lexiug-
ton Ave., n. Y. City.
ME-. Harry Barclay, II East 12tat
ST., n. ". City.
Mrs., Oscar Wilcox, Dover Plains,
n. v.
Mr.. IsnntH Wagner, o East 18TH
St., n. Y. City. 3
| MIR. John Hnrtery, I Onk ST., New
Rochelle, N. Y.
The First Step
is to take your case to DIT. Gardner and let him
cell you what hope there 10 for you under the
new treatment. -.
DIR. Gardner may be committed
daily from q A. NJ. to 8 r. NJ, Sun
/ days 10 until 2, mt his private Of
foe, 8 Fifth avenue, between
8sth and 39th streets, New York
City, where all letters should be
addressed.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31
COLORADO LEGISLATURE PASSES
APPROPRIATION AND ADJOURNS

Denver. July 26.-fhe appropriation
Dill was signed by Speaker Sanford at
12:65 this morning and was immedi-
atetly transmitted to the Senate. where
1t was signed by Lieutenant Governor
Haggott Just three minutes later.
July 20.-Legislature met Appropri-
alton bill introduced into House.
July 21.-Second reading.
July 22.-Third reading and final
passage. Sent to Senate and read first
time.
July 23.-Second reading in Senate.
July 24.-Third reading and final
passage. Returned to House with
amendments.
July 25.-Received in House and re-
ferred to conference committee. Re-
port OF committee not adopted by the
Senate, and second conference COM
mittee appointed. Report of commit
tee adopted. Bill passed on third
reading and final passage in both
houses.
Length OF session. six days. Cost of
session, $4,000
There will be no extra session of the
State Legislature to consider the eight
hour bill.
Governor Peabody had offered to
Soii GIL cAtTh SeSSiOn IL Lne leauerS OI
both parties in both houses would
agree upon bill which they would
support. They having failed to do this
he shifts the blame of the failure upon
them. He is quoted as saying:
Il have refrained from expressing
myself on the question before, because
wanted to see what the Legislature
would do on the suggestion made. 1t
took no steps to show that it was real
ly In earnest or that an effort would
be made to pass 1t. In not calling for
another extra session, believe that l
have acted for the good Of the people.
may have made mistake. and will
no doubt be criticised severely, but l
am satisfied in my own mind that l
have done right"
When informed that petition was
being prepared and signed by almost
all the members of both houses. stat
ing that they would support the Whin-
merry eight-hour bill. the governor re-
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31
DANVILLE SHERIFF PROTECTS
COUNTY JAIL WITH A SHOTGUN

Danville. ILL.,. July 26.-Two killed
and twenty-five wounded, the police
station wrecked, the county Jail with
few of its windows unshattered, the
city in the hands of the state troops
and feeling of uneasiness and dread
prevailing everywhere. is the situation
left by the race riots last night and
early this morning. The dead are:
John d. Metcalf, negro. lynched and
burned.
Harry Gatterman. killed by the ne
gro Metcalf.
Sheriff Whitlock said to-day. in CIV
ing his version OF the shooting into
the mob:
After saw from the Jail that the
mob was determined to attack went
to the veranda and attempted to talk
to the maddened men. AS l stepped
into view of the mob two bullets were
fired, one striking the wall at my back.
1 fired two shots in the air. Some one
shouted that was only bluffing and
was shooting blanks. I warned the mob
that would resist an attack on the
AvAvAYAYAvAYAY
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Jail with powder and lead. There was
another shot from the mob and 1t
surged forward.
Il then fired shot from my shot
gun into their legs. This drove them
back. but they returned moment later
to the attack of the front of the jail.
was alarmed for the safety of my
wife and children. My wife took gun
and said she would stand by me. 1
got her and the children out of the
way. and then, as the leaders came up
with the rail to batter down the walls.
shot along the rail to make them
drop it. This accounts for SO many be-
ing shot in the hands and arms.
fired eight or ten shots in ALL
Sheriff Whitlock had four deputies
and three constables with him in the
jail guarding the prisoners. He says
no one fired into the mob but himself
There are all sorts of rumors afioat
tonight and strained situation is no
ticeable. but the 200 soldiers here, it is
believed, will prevent further out
breaks for the present. at least. Half
of these will be on duty all the time
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

piled: III every man In both houses
signs 1t, will not even consider the
question Of calling an extra session."
Governor Peabody's greetings before
adjournment were presented to the
House and Senate last night as fol-
lows:
July "a, 1908.
ITO the Honorable Speaker and Mem
bers Of the House of Represents
tives and Senate of the Four
teenth General Assembly:
Gentlemen = With expressions of
sincere respect and consideration for
each of you personally. and with the
greatest regard for your expressed
opinions and conclusions as brought
out by this extraordinary session of
your honorable body, without malice
toward any and with charity for all,
desire. before you shall finally adjourn
and depart to your homes and to the
ordinary pursuits of your every day
life. to express to you my candid and
heartfelt thanks for the honest, fear
less. attentive and patriotic manner in
which you have accomplished the du-
ties and discharged the public service
for which you have been convened.
II feel sure that a large majority Of
the taxpaying people of this common
wealth will realize that you have per-
formed the unexpected duty of this ex-
ira session in as brief period of time
as conscientious consideration of this
important question and the various ap-
preparations hereunder would permit
Il trust that you will carry with you
only feelings OF having honestly per-
formed solemn duty in a consistent
manner and that no sentiment of ran
cour, bitterness or revenge. will either
harass or discomfort you in the future
and having no other or further mat
ters to bring before your honorable
body for consideration. l. beg to ex-
press to you. and to each of you, my
sincere good will, and wish for each
member Of this honorable house Of
representatives the bestowal of a
bounteous share of Gods choicest
blessings. Respectfully yours.
JAMES H. PEABODY,
Governor of Colorado"
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31
ARRESTS CAUSE
PANIC AT PANAMA

Panama, Colombia, July 26.-Not
since the days of the last revolution,
when an attack upon the city by the
Liberals was feared, has there been
such a panic in Panama as occurred
last night Shortly after 9 o'clock the
office of Ell Lapiz, the organ of the Lib
eral party on the isthums. was visited
by officers of the general staff of the
army, who destroyed yesterdays edi-
tion of the newspaper. One OF the di-
rector was slightly wounded, but
managed to escape.
The news spread rapidly. In the San
ia Anas neigh5orhood, where most of
the Liberals reside, sentiment rose to
high pitch and few of the promi-
nent people counselled retaliation.
They took no action. however.
The next event came like bomb
shell. A company of soldiers, appar-
emily under the orders of General
Vasquez Cobos. commander Of the ma
tional forces, surrounded the residence
of Governor Mutis. but the governor
and his wife, who Is an American wom-
an, having been warned few min
utes before the arrival Of the troops,
succeeded in escaping.
General Huertas, commander Of the
battalion of Colombia. when he learned
of the Ell Lapiz incident. repaired to
headquarters. where he found General
Cobos. According to current reports,
the latter ordered General Huertas to
remain in quarters.
Exactly what has taken place Is un-
known, but 1t is said that DR.. Aristides
Arizona, secretary of the government:
Fernandino Arrange, chief Of police, and
Etram Navin, member of the depart
ment superior tribunal Of Justice. are
under arrest. the last named for trying
to argue with General Cobos on the le-
gality Of his action.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31
LAST SAD SCENES
OF POPE'S BURIAL

Rome, July 26.-The body of Pope
Leo was inferred in st. Peters last
night. The strokes of the hammer
which resounded throughout the i'm
mense dome of the cathedral an
nounced to the earnest gathering in the
nave that Leo XIII. had been laid at
rest.
The scene in the chapel was most re-
markably effective. The bier bearing
the body was received by Cardinal
Oreglia. 1t was placed in the center
backed by an altar with beautiful
image of the Madonna, before which
were burning four immense candles in
silver stats. Around the two sides of
the chapel, in the choir seats were thir-
ty-six cardinals.
The body was sprinkled with holy
water absolution was given and the
foot of Leo XIII. was kissed for the last
time by Major Domo Cagiano. Master
of the Chamber Bisletti and Count
Camillio Pecci.
The monsignors of the basilica, aid
ed by the noble guard, then laid all
that was mortal of Leo XIII. in a
cypress coffin lined with red satin and
bearing on the cover an inlaid cross.
the entire sacred college and Prince
Colonna rising to their feet as last
tribute and sign Of respect
When the last supreme moment
came the heavy coffin, weighing in all
1922 pounds. was rolled out of the
chapel. preceded by mace bearers and
the choir singing as they went and fol-
lowed by the cardinals. among whom
the bowed figure of Oreglia, the strong
upright Vannutelli brothers, the white
haired Agliardi and the immense
black-browed Svampa were the most
conspicuous. Pulleys were attached to
the coffin and soon, to the strains of
the "Benedictus Dominis Deus Israel"
1t was hoisted into the stone sarcoph-
agus above the door, where It will re-
main until the grateful cardinals Gre
ated by the late pontiff shall erect. a
suitable tomb in the basilica of st.
John Lateran. which was chosen by the
Pope himself as his 'fnal resting place.
Thus was Pope Leo consigned to his
long rest.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31
ct. MARY's ACADEMY.
Notre Dame, Ind.

We call the attention of our readers 70
the advertisement Of St. Mary's Academy,
which appears in another column of this
paper. We do not need to expatiate upon
the scholastic advantages Of St. Mary 8 for
the catalogueof the school shows the scope
Of work included in its curriculum, which
isof the highest standard, and is carried out
faithfully In the class rooms. We simply
emphasize the spirit Of earnest devotion
which makes every teacher at st. Mary s
attendant there into the truest, noblest,
and most intelligent womanhood. Every
advantage Of equipment in tia class rooms,
laboratories and study rooms. every care In
the matter Of food and clothing, and ex-
ceptional excellence Of classic conditions
all these features are found at st. Mary's,
in the perfection Of development only to be
obtained by the conservation Of devoted
lives to educational Christian work. In 9
spot favored by the Lord
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31
la Junta strIke settlsd.

Denver, July ga dispatch from
II Junta last night says that the strike
Santa Fe shops and the company have
been settled and all the men will be
taken back. The men went out July
18th because their pay checks were fre-
quently behind time. The company.
after the walk-out, declared that the
men would not be taken back in ! body
but Individually, every man ON his own
msgitk Ths outcome d that al 80
hack together.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31
! lCoMFoHr.

much paiu b my baek ; q
time went on ] could hardly
endure 1t ] could not stand
except for . few moments a
. time !: I grew weak and
exhausted !: ] could not even
do light hotisexork !; I could
mot st0op or bend ; my head
ached severely Il was ln pain
from my head down to my
hoeln I; ceutering In tho kid.
neys u was . heavy. steady,
sickeuinG ache /; ! could not
rest nights, and got up
mornings weak and tired. !
thought / was about done
for, when I saw Doan's Kid.
ney Pills advertised. Within
. week after commencing
their use I began to improve,
and from that time on rapidly
grew better. / used flve
boxes In all and was CURED. ~
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

There Is more Catarrh In this section OF the
country than all other diseases put together and
Until the last few years was supposed TO Sc Incur
able. For great many years doctors pronounced
1t local disease. and prescribed local remedies
and by constantly failing to with local treat
ment pronounced it incurable Science has
proven catarrh to be constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment. Haltl
Catarrh Cure. manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co..
Toledo. Ohio, is the only constitutional cure n4he
market. 1t Is taken internally in doses from 10
drops to a teaspoonful 1t acts directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer hundred dollars for case it fails to
Send Tor circulars and testimonials. Address
+. J. CHENEY CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. 7sc.
Halls Family Pills the best.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31
street Car Collision.

Worcester, Mass. July 26.-One dead
And forty-eight injured is the result of
. head-on collision at sharp curve
In the Boston and Worcester street
railway : mile west Of Westboro late
yesterday afternoon. More than half
Of the forty-eight injured are In . se-
rious condition. Some of them will
not recover. and many will be Grip
pied for life,
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31
FIrst Come. Eirst Served.

We would rather sell our fine Sar.
Luis valley lands to Colorado farmers
Best water rights. fertile soil, low
prices. easy terms. II fasteners come
nrst-and they're coming fast-we will
sell to them. of course. Send for our
new booklet and see what you're miss
ing. The Colorado Bureau Of Immigra-
tion, GIG Majestic Bldg. Denver. Colo.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31
Death q kenneth oIlIespIe.

Denver. July 26.-word was received
BY telegraph in Aspen yesterday Of the
death sof Kenneth Gillespie In New
York City Friday. Mr. Gillespie was
the son Of the late B. H. Gillespie. the
veil known mining man. who died IN
family had Just arrived In New York
from south America.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Don't you know that Defiance
Starch besides being absolutely supe-
rior to any other. is put up 16 ounces
In package and sells at same price
Is 12-ounce packages Of other kinds7
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Willie-Lizzie beats us all shooting.
She sent you this fine duck by me-
and-ah-a kiss. Louise-Thank you.
You may take both around to the col
ored cook.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot-Ease.
A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t rests
the feet. Cures Swollen. Sore. Hot. Callous,
Aching. Sweating feet and Ingrowing Nails.
Aliens Foot-Ease makes new or tight
Shoes easy. Sold by all Druggists and
shoe stores. Csc. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted. Le Roy. N. Y.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Dealers say that a. soon a. . Gus.
TONER tries Defiance Starch It Il Inn.
possible to sell them any other cold
water starch. It can be used cold
o. boiled.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Ducks go into the water for divers
reasons, and come out for sundry pur-
poses.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

II Russia ever permits the open door
in Manchuria it will be because the
Yankee unlocked 1t.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Marriage nowadays begins with
counting. and frequently ends with d.
vorce courting.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

The mildest tobacco that grows II used
In the makeup of Baxter's Bullhead 3
cent cigar. Try one and see.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Inkerly--I can't read this writing
Bossby-Pooh! The writing II good
enough! Any ass could read It. Hand
II to me.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Mrs. Green-I'll have to buy some new
stockings. These are not at to be seen
Mr.. Green--rm glad you've come to m,
opinion about those openwork affairs
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

! Tell me-" he said. "a pleasant book
To- take on my vacation"
y check book" she replied. without
A moments hesita tiou.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

"A mans wits are apt to wander when
he is in love. Cupid rhymes with stu
pid.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Mrs. winslow's. Scoehing syrup.
1sa@sssoc. % aiisys % pais. caiss uind ia esiis.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

"Are you the master of the house p
asked the peddler. IT am,'' said the
householder sadly. my wife died last
week."
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says a colored philosopher. land In sum
mer de SUMS des hot enough fer-sleep
tn'!"
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

"Whats the matter with ridoY.' .soh
Isn't .it too horridf l gave him to q,
tleundrssa to wash. and ahe starche<
him. y.