The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-14


he declared a Pennsylvania attorney
was here several days trying to OBJ
tain such
Will 0blige Committee.
He consented TO bring data, In
formation and accounts before the
Commission at Springfield showing
whether or not the company was
losing money on its capital stock of
$500, 900 and other Investments. iii
the president OF his concern con-
sentad Senator DALEY said the
Commission had the right to require
such information.
Alderman Frank c. Cannon was
the second witness put on the
stand 10 tell the city's side OF the
water fight, being one OF the mems
bcrs OF the committee which framed
TIE water rates ordinance in 1909
which has been effective since Janu-
airy /, 1910
Alderman Cannon was pointed
out Ly Representative Alschuler ana
German as being reliable because
he is from Kane ounty"
He declared that the committee
framed the present rates by ayerag-
ing what is charged by the five cities
named IN the franchise
Working for People.
The counC ilman declared that tn,
committee was looking out for the
interest of the people rather than for
the water company and he didn't care
whether or not the Company made
money, but felt sure that it did.
When ask II the company were
given an opportunity to make state
menl before the committee or council
he stated that ON the advice OF their
attorney written statement was re-
quested but they received none
"Who was your attorney, the city
attorney or corporation counsel?'
Senator DALEY asked
Neither one, replied alderman
Cannon. David S. Lansden actcu
in that capacity for us,
Legal Service Gratis.
In answer to question on the wit
ness stated that the legal service wa
rendered free and that an outside,
was chosen because the others were
not considered proper persons for TIL,
occasion.
Supt Cannon suggested that At
torney Lansden might have bee
given handsome silver service 70
his work in behalf Of the committe
The alderman declared that an g,
pert was not employed for the pur
pose of compiling data but that {
Fred Gallagher a retired capitalist
was chosen for the work and tn
committee was sure that he wa
competent.
Alderman Cannon told Senate
| DALEY he knew no one in the Coun
oil who possessed the information
necessary for compiling data as tn
proposed Commission will do, If tn
law passes, but was positive that tn
members could by investigation.
Supt. Crossley Talks.
Supt w F. Crossley was the las
witness called He was not able t.
answer all of the questions. put be
fore him because he has only beer
in charge Of the local utilities TO
four months
Senator Denyfr, who had just triec
TO have Incorporated the record tina
1t was impossible for candidates TO
city councils to get cyon stamI
since the creation Of the Commission
claimed he could not understand VIII,
the Cairo City Gas Co., charged tn
people Of Cairo 1925 and $3.50 a TOT
for coke when st. Louis firm re
Gently bought ten car loads from tn
same concern for only $3.50 per ton
Supt. Crossley explained that Will
the sale of such quantity the com
pany disposed OF the coke at a mucl
lower price to clear the wards.
Senator Denyir, who did most o
| the questioning Of Supt. Crossley
wanted to know If the company coult
not sell gas fer less than $3.50 pc
thousand feet net with discount o
20 cents If paid within ten days afte
the bills'are mailed from the firm
office,
Gas Cost is High.
Supt. ,Crossley declared that it cos
at least so cents per thousand cubi
feet in the "holder" and that the dis
tribution was a greater expense. Fl
was not able to furnish Senate
Denyir with an ltemized account o
how much 1t cost the local compan,
to manufacture gas.
Supt Crossley spoke of the heavy
expenses his company is under ant
said that the complaints received
| were not great and were made mostl,
when the people paid their bills,