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Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-07-05
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After . =. A.., SUNDAY. Nov..nhsr 18th. lGl.
Thetrains OF the peullsyivaDia Central n. R.lea,s
the Depot, at 3lst and Market Streets, which
last car conn ectine with each train leaving Front
and Market Sire, t. thirty minutes before It's depsf
ture. The Chestnut and Walnut Street csisru
within one square of the Ue,ot.
SLEEPING CAB TICK KITS can b had on appl1csnoi
etthe Tickle O6ice, Notth " e. to0rper OF NibtlaM
Chestn Ut Streets. and 1t the Dsp0ys al
Aerxrs oy TAE USloA ra.ri eR CoArAsn, 4! sl
callfor and deliver Baggage aL the DeIOt. vrdeh
left al No. 90i Chestnut Street, No. 1l6 Market
street. NJ hHysS 1.ySsyf EH1 ~ 16EpoZ vz
PAOLI ACCV M ...... .,.. 6.z5. s 80. and ll.le IAN
EEbeSAkAv EdcS AMkaAvENS EESSAiRx EXPRESS. s@zS z
MAIL TRAIN.......-1.. ....-. SWA y
FAST LIN, AND ERIE EXPRESS: l2AP 4
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HAhRISBUk ACCOMMODATION" 2St 4 ~
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PARK ESpUR6 TRAIN. 80, .".-..... sSo
RIjEFAik = NIAGXKA EXP....... $50 "
ERI M ~, 49,. = ...... $50
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Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-07-05

49,, By virtue of writ OF Levari Facias to
sE me directed, will be expused to Public
~ Sale, the Hutei OF VIA Ford Vt Xix
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15

1T AUCTION BY
street, Fourth tuesday January H.
IL O'Clock.
ROAM MARE SIRED BY COLUMBUS, dam Lady Yer
non 10 hands, years old kind In all harness. free from
vice; has paced In ;3, and inside minutes
day. superior roadster and promises great sreed Ia
afraid or nothing, and warranted sound kind and true
BAY HORSE, ID HANDS, YEARS OLD; kind in all
harness; free from vice; fast travellers stylish ami
handsome Ia of the finest carriage In
the city is afraid OF nothing; lady drive him, and
warrsn nted sound kind and true.
BLACK HORSE, l5h HANDS, y YEARS OLD; kind In
all harness excellent under sadoe free from tro
ted In 24b, aud rot inside m any day; very
sty s and handsome first class roadster for gentleman
and ia sound kind and true Also
DOCTORS PHAETON NEARLY NEW, BUILT by Law.
renee.
ter & Co.
Portland Sleigh, two sets Harness. Robes, Blankets &C.
All the properly OF q private gentleman, sold on account
OF his leaving the Can be seen at our Mart until time or
sale.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15

LNRANCIS BUTLER, NO. PECK SLIP, HAS THE
largest and choicest assembase OF Dogs In the
Buffers nfaiable Mango Cure and Flea Exterminator rs
cents; But ers new work. y3 dogs boarded trained &c
trained rating Ferrets. Medicines ali diseases.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15

A FOR sALE-ALL KINDS OF FANCY DOGS. BIRDS,
N de- Medicines for all diseases; prepared Food
mocking birds, At B. c. DoyEYs No street,
Canal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15

AT KlNzEYs.
Clearing sale
before taxing
accoun, stock
Ribbons.
Rss Rss TIs.sss Mas.sa Eh%"m RHSSSn.
FSS Fsa {,,Ss hSs. qTn1 SSSas!
Wds W gsHsY hSSsSs SSOna ts so sGs sc slc
Remnants of Ribbons very low,
$500 plain and fancy silk Ties closing
''' ''''A '''' " '''' worm '00'''' AT KISzgra.
c, s,Q;nS saa .ons ou, oil our swo-dolar Hats
~ AT KlNzRra
Plush felt and velvet trimmed
AT KINzErx
Trimmings.
sT sp pna,, ana e se ;s So s g'sSs ug Yard D
Rich Trimmings: &c., &c. &C.. Be-. yard.
SILK Gmps, &C., &c.. lOc. yard up
5000 piece. colored and black snt ycvsts. 80
-oe 'o' '0 '0' ' ''' ''' ''' ''' Osf' At k1nSSzEY
Wide silk Pushes for Doc yard.
sE ysvf;:sas S:sns ts Sssss s ss ss M isf Ss IS uS 81
Changeable SILK yelyeis, VI yard.
Prices way down.
Bargains before taking stock.
AT KINzEYs.
Gloves aud Hosiery.
so,led Kid Gloves, CSC pair.
fsns fa,s Ln.d /! aSss aoSs spG c ass 5s isc pair
Fleece Lined Gloves, &C. to loo pair.
Lots of Hosiery closing out cheap. -
so.yard Spool Silk, lc spool
Best 9Oyard Machine SIX g. spool.
Best Embroidery Silks, &c sken.
s1sasa E1Sssat ssyaa sS5tS ty1ion a15s' g.
sIxcord spool Cotton.
Full eCO yards, equal to
Coats cIarss'.
or ons and McNoughvs.
Closing out at &c. spool
AT KINzEY's.
E,., Ers,;sS Swan Tnt En llsos. AMI nj ESys' Sy 70.
iayi.is hSs.h ssSS ii. s:,. IT. 5t /: sr lo. 49,
French Elastic Carriers, &c. pair.
English HairPna, &c. package.
Dress Buttons, &c. ac., &c. &C. dozen ''' I0Aen
Agate Buttons, &C. for II DOZENS
underwear.
Well made Chemiso, 44c
Pretty Pretty trimmed as, Chenlse. 54c o,-
Tucked and trimmed Drawer s. 42c.
Worked and tucked Drawers, &c.
Runied and tucked Skirts SOC.
Plain Muslin Skirts at 2gc
Ten tucked Skirts, 69c
At KINzEY's.
Fue Chcmise, Drawers, Night Dresses,
trimmed with real lace under cost
- a. AT kINZEY'S.
Hamburg Edgnas, l5c. 2Uc., 25c., SIC up,
Hamburg Insertions, 6c., 10c., 15c. to 70c.
Worked Bands, 22c, &c., SOC. and 60c.
hssis ass Rsns. EaSs 1E?%aFs Ss s Isl is ssss ;s,.
Ruffngs &c., &c., &C., &c. yard.
Rulings, Fldtings, &c., l0c., l5c. yard
Linen Collars, &C., &c., 10c, I9Hc.
Val. Lace Collars, I6c., 20c. 25c, 31c.
Real Lace Collars, 25c. to ~.
Worked Sets, SIC, 4Oc, Soc to X6
AT KINzEYy.
Linen Edcings. 1c., &C., &C., &C., &C. yard.
Vaenciennes Laces, &C., Be-, &c, &C., &c. up.
Crochet Edgngs 2c &c.. 4c 90, &c.
Maltese Chene Baces &c., &C.. &C., &c.
Wide Fancy Laces, &c, SIC, 40c yard.
Fine shetland Wells, s6c =. ..,.
1900 dozen Hems,lch, Embroidered Lacs,
Tape Boraers and Initial Hand
kerchiels, LaaeS and Cent?,
&C., &C., Oc., 2Isc. to $40. ..
Laces, Tissues. Fancy Musins for
Evening Dresses very low.
Nnnsook and Jaconet Muslin. l215c. up.
Plaid and stripe Muslin, I5c. yard up.
Toilet Quilts, 81 ~ to x5
Towels, Napkins Crashes, &C.. &C.
Curts IN Laces and Curtains, 20c. yard
Auction Lots OF Dress Goods cheap.
WILLIAM YrNZEVS,
69l Broadway
between Amiiy and Fourth Streets
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15

A CARRIAGE REPOSITORY, l41 WEST BROADWAY.
press Business Wagons both second hand
cheapest IN the city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15
AT THE AUCTION HOUSE OF
N JOHNSTON Il VAN TASSELL,
Onlce and Salesrooni "a Nassau street,
opposite the Post office.
THE HORSE AND CARRIAGE BRANCH
OF business conducted u our
HORSE Aus TlON MART,
ITO, ll2 AND ia EAST THIRTEENTH STREET, NEAR


no. ll2 AND ia FAST THIRTEENTH STKEET NEAR
FOURTH AVENUE,
where hold regular
SALES OF HORSES AND CARRIAGES
EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY.
GENTLEMEN Wishing TO PURCHASE OR THOSE
having Horses Carriages 70 sell will find our house per-
fecty reliable, conduct this branch of business
we co all our other business, the same Straightforward
principles which govern honorable houses In oil mercantile
pursuits
WE GIVE TIE PURCHASER OF EVERY HORSE
that ia sound from "a TO fa hours trial.
ENTRIES FOR SALE OF HORSES AND CARRIAGES
be made at downtown Office and saesroom ~ Mas
street. where aso keep register OF horses for pr
vate sale.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15

A PUBLIC AUCTION
N COMMENCING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY IL,
AT II O'CLOCK,
THE ENTIRE STOCK OF THE LARGE LIVERY
STABLE
Sl6, 31s AND 800 WEST FORTy.EIGHTh STREET,
consisting part of 20 Horses 10 Coaches Phae-
tons, Brett extension top Victoria. | two,seat Park
Phaeton, Wagons Wagons Pony Phaetons 10
seGhs also single and double Ha Blankets, Bells,
Rores Whips, Haters, &c.
N. B.The above Is all In good order, and win posi-
lively be Sold full particulars descriptive catalogue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15

At WALDRON 4 COOKIES
IA Downtown Horse Mart and Salesroom,
l0s Liberty street. IS, A. 46 New Church, Ill Cedar,
THIS DAY, AT IL O'CLOCK,
Regular Auction Sale,
Horses, Wagons Harness, Sleighs
head superior Carriage Horses
I bead good, strong, sound Work Horses.
One Express Wagon, Horse and Harness.
One Sleigh, Harness and Robes.
One Road Wagon and Harness.
Other Horses, Wagons and Harness.
Sale positive. Full particulars sale.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15

A LIGHT COUPE, COUPE ROCKAwAY, VICTORIA,
"A six seat Rockaways aud all other styles seasouabe
lily Carriages and light h,sges at great reduced prices
MANUFACTURERS UNION, 63s Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15

THE AMERICAN HORSE CLIPPING MACHINE
IA. 10 in constant operation at the Of Broadway
and Thirty ninth street and At the OF Lexington
twenty fourth street. Horses clipped hour.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15

A THE LARGEST ASSORTED STOCK OF CAR.
n. rages In the city Landauets Carences Coupes, Lam
dsus, 70 per cent less Than Broadway stores.
HAMS, 10 East Fourth street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15

TOP WAGON, MADE BY BREWSTER LITTLl
n used: Road agons; also a fine assortment of a
styes Carriages. botn and and for sale low
Sieshs OF ali syles. W. H. GRAY, 20 to 20 Wooster ST..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15

A GENUINE WARRANTED SPEED AT PUBLIC
"A. auction, at BARKER 4 CHAsE's City Auction
Mart and New York Tattersas of Broadway and
Thirtyninh street, Wednesday, Jan. H. ~ O'Clock,
consisting of the famous highly bred and fast bay
trong Mare Firt by Ethan Allen is l5A high, 10
years Old an elegant extra stysh and game driver has
to beat 40 day of sae of the poe
In the country formerly driven the road with Kitty
Wink has great powe OF endurance: can be driven by
lady at speed or TO locomotive and warranted sound and
kind except slightly at VIII be positively
sold without having further use for her.
nj a Mar
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF FMTCRsTIov
" Of The state OF New York, Castle uaIden, New Ycrk
Sealed proposals for supplying the Ins,ul ions oil the t
missioneTs OF Em.raon Wards Island, with
Mk unsk,red aDd pure for one year from date o
tract will be received st Casio Garden until January IL
Proposals must bo marked "Propcsais for Coaden,eJ
Mk" and Addressed to tae Chairman OF Committee on Re-
PAIRS anc supplies, Casie GarteD, New YORK.
Information as 10 the qGsn,y OF mix used tc had on
INQUIRY Of the SlucrrisndenL NAstle GaTdcn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15
MACHINERY.

RRICK PREssEsFOR PRESSING RED AND FIRE
Established lsff.) & r. MII'I,IR
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15

At WOLF BROTHERS. s96 BROADWAY, BETWEEN
n Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, Money loaned
Diamonds, Watches Jewery, Slverwsre, Silks particularly
Pianos private paor for ladies' Business strictly c)1a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15

DEWARp-IF THE HACKMAN WHO DROVE ME
~ from O'Clock % hafpast on Saturday afternoon
will return the Muf left his coupe 10 jerry GEO.
THOMAS, broadway and Twenty second street, be will be
properly rewarded.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15

TWO SECOND HAND COUPES FOR SALE-oUI
IA. make and in excellent order.
BREWSTER 4 CO.. Fifth avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15

ONE NEW TUBULAR BOILER, 30 HORSE POWER
" win rlxturesi also new and second hand Boilers OF
various ana one 10 morse Engine for sao
attnc boiier WORKS. - GEORGE FOX son.
oU and 5ll West Thirty fourth street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15
REWARDS.

OK REWARD WILL BE PAID FOR The RING,
- Pin, Watch and Chain lost Sunday last; Qucs.
lions asked Address o. Herald onco, stating where inter
view NAV be had.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15
TO LET FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES.

A TWO LARGE STORES TO LEASE UNDER THE
IA. Fifth Avenue Hotel also several large and small
Stofs Broadway, Twenty street. paIticu-
iarsappy TO ii. K. DREW CO., l7b Fifth avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15

BqnlLnERs ndne csexgn FEET BOILERS. ssxsS FEET;
- .oicf, zuxD icet l Boiler, 40x5 feet; one Marine
Boiler. lIk5l6 dlameer. JOIN SrgAnT. las BroadWaY
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15
LOST AND FOUND.

r OST-CERTIFICATE NO. "a FOR TWO SHARES NEW
IL Haven Railroad stock in the name OF William Whitney
Jr AN cautioned against purchasing the same
as application has been mRte to the company for
tGcale. Reeort to J. FREDERIC KERNOCHAN, 63 Wa
street, New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15

AT HYMANS, NO. 65s BROADWAY CORNER OF
n Bond street. liberal advances made Diamonds and
Watches sverwarc, &c, or will pay the highest market
price for the same,
The New York herald., 1872-11-06

IT win be seen by the above that in 1866, when
the number OF locomotives and the amount Of roll
IL was in 1871, the expense OF fuel cost and labor
OF preparing for use" cost $600 100 6S than
dld the latter year which was altogether owing to
and waste for engines and tenders alone in 1866
was $37 240 54 more than during lS7l-cause en-
But that 1t costs more to operate railroads In 1872
tnan during the past six years is an inc0ntrOvert
ne iact yet to-day coal is cheaper by 81 70 per ton
than 1t was in 1858, and enters into the expense
account Of railroad company to frightful extent.
on the other hand. iron OF every grade has risen
S57 per ton In gold, now bring $75. Spikes at
brought A. cents; Fish plates" have gone up
from 81 cents to cents per pound Steel rails,
gold, now bring sir 50 $780, gold The duty ON on
rail IL cents per pound, less ten per cent. The ad-
vance In rails OF all sorts Is due to the enhanced
rates n coal ana labor In Europe yet wtha our
the price OF locomotives has also gone up about
twenty-five per cent An engine, costing in 1871
li,6Oo, cannot be built at present for less than
American rails have kept pace with the trans
atlantic advance, rising from $6S to $92 per ton
at the mills, and, as matter OF course II trans
ported to the Far West the price increases. In the
matter OF timber for beams and crossties there
has been no perceptible advance. The ruling rates
tor such remain almost intact.
While material for construction has advanced SO
greatly, the various companies are using the ut
ana patching resorted to- where In ordinary times
new rails would be laid down. Thus, by the
economy, the corporations are enabled to tone
down their expenses to the lowest rate
The average prices Of coal, as placed on the mar
ket by the monthly sales, and which greatly innu-
ence the ruling rates, for the past five years were
as folows:-lses, 81 25 per ton 1862 IS % per ton
(Which high price was caused by q three months
strike during the spring OF that year, 1870,
81 25 per ton 1871, $4 80 per ton and up
to September 80 the average price ruled at
So so per ton. These prices are termed "tide
water rates." and are hardly ruable in connec
ton with those paid by railroad companies. II is
an impOsslbility to mine coal and bring the same
to Elizabethport and Perth Amboy for IS SO. Some
one certainly loses by the operation But the rail-
road corporations as general rule own the
mines which supply their fuel, hence this article
seldom II ever, varies in price to them. All the
railroad authorities are unanimous In blaming the
rise in labor as the chief source OF increased ex-
pendtures, while the receipts for fare and freight
have remained intact, and likely to stay SO for
some time to come.
We have been favored with an official statement
OF the report OF steel and iron rails and pig iron
from England, to all countries for period OF
eight months each during three years also the ex
ports for one month"; from which can be seen that
the United States imports about sixty-one per cent
OF all rails manufactured,
The following is the report alluded to-
The New York herald., 1872-11-06

m snis CITY 70 the democratic candidates on me
state and national tickets.
rTT REMARKs or GENERAL COCHRAHE.
General JOHN C0CHRANB said that they were VIC
fogseus though victory had n0t lighted ON al their
Lawrence the candidate OF reform, had been
'sNever give up the shp.n tCheers.) They
were present in the interest or one
cause and for the good OF a common
faithfully, ior they were only on the threshold OF
their lab0rs. Let them work, for they had cause
or which they might be proud and It would be safe
when RENTED TO the democrats OF Tammany Hail.
(Cheers.)
Some other speakers having addressed the meet
The PRESIDENT announced that partial returns
NY for Brooks. (CheersJ
vOICE-How about the slater
1be PREsIDENT-We have received no dennite re-
Turns from the interior Of the State. sU
Mr.. JAMES w. CHANLER stated that the indica-
tlOns were, as lar as received, uniavorable 10 the
election OF Greeley and Herman II was painful to
Herman. People had in part OF this state forgot
ten the great principle, and that was the rlgnt OF
every man to worship God according 70 the dic-
tates OF his conscience. II Herman was deieated u
was because he exercised the right OF an American
freeman. fCheers.)
DAMPER THROWN UPON THE NETTING
Mr.. JOHN sKELLY said that the Information re-
ccived from Police Headquarters respecting the
voting for Mayor was erroneous. He then handed
list 70 the President, who said, ''rhe number OF
and l am sorry to say, Tor the bgoted Hayemeyer
$1,000 (GrOans.)
The meeting was on the point OF breaking up
after this announcement was made; but the Presi-
dent succeeded In calling 1t to order, and after
considerable time had been spent in looking over
returns, none Of which could be relied upon as cor
rect the assemblage dispersed, evidently down iQ
the month"; ut the Information they had received
towards the close Of the proceedings. which termi-
mated shortly alter eleven O'Clock.
The New York herald., 1872-11-06

Just IKE TO see II they could make Horace steal,
drink smoke and take presents like the rest OF
them; that's why should like him to be elected.p
Just as the discussion had reached this point the
curtain went down on the third act OF the comedy
ana tnln-0oking gentleman appeared At the
wings with piece OF white paper. The audience
reapsed into silence and the thin-looking person
proceeded to read the returns so far as they had
Deen received. The announcements OF
MAJORITY FOR GREELEY
OF 10 600 was received with some thing approaching
to enthusiasm. The gods, who had preserved such
Q grim aspect all the night at once relaxed ana
gave vent to their pleasure in q cheer, the less
august part OF the audience contenting themselves
with capping hands and the enunca-
ton Of an odd bravo. The announce
ment OF the Aavoralty returns showed,
decided difference OF opinion between the audience.
Havemeycr's figures were, listened to quietly, but
as soon as Lawrence's name was mentioned there
was applause and kissing. The announcement
to stagger his friends, and their cheer was
decidedly weak, while the kissing became
vicious. The demonstration however, was quickly
brought to an end, ana the audience settled down
into an expectant mood to await further develop
ments When the curtain fell at the close OF the
fourth act the thin man once more put in an ap
rearance and delivered the state OF the poll In
eignty-six districts, and the audience expressed
their pleasure by hearty round Of applause and then
settled down phosophically to be amused until the
next bulletin was prepared This luxurious mode
or hearing the result Of the elections viii probably
supercede the more primitive one OF standing in
crowd In front OF the newspaper offices. Doubtless
In time Jones, Brown and Robinson will have their
election Indicators ON their mantel pieces 80 that
they may enjoy the political comedy without even
the trouble Of going to the theatre.
The New York herald., 1872-11-06
UNITED STATES MARsHALs AT WORK.

The United States Marshals were busily employed
during the day in making arrests; but at the close
Of the polls but four persons remained insurance
vile the reward OF their vigilance. The Marshals
had three Offices in the city--one at Al Chambers
street. another at the corner Of Fortyninth street
and Third avenue and the third ut II University
place. From their conduct during the day 1t was
evident that they acted solely with the purpose OF
intimidating voters as men were dragged from the
polls to the Ofces upon the slightest pretext to be
only instantly released As the hour for closing the
polls drew near the exertions of the Marshals were
increased and numbers OF persons who were in
the act OF casting their ballots were prevented
from doing so, and lost them being delayed after
the closing OF the polls. The principal charges on
which arrests were made were illegal registration
and lack OF voting papers, but In all instances save
four the charges were found to be trumped up.
The men who were held are Timothy McGrath. who
was arrested in the Fourteenth Assembly district
on q warrant issued by Commissioner Davenport,
charged with false registration. He was held in
1000 bail. John Meaghan, Of the Ninth Assembly
district was arrested on like charge, and, IN
default OF bail, was sent to prison Patrick Mccall
was arrested in downtown ward for illegal
voting, and held. The only other arrest made was
that OF Patrick Kearney, deputy marshal, who was
arrested Tor drunkenness.
The New York herald., 1872-11-06
The Erie Railroad.

with desire TO obtain information in reference
to the above facts Mr. watson the President Of the
road was also called upon. In general CONVEX
sation about the recent and present management
the following Is extracted as bearing upon the
question under consideration
REPoRTER-Mr watson, I want to obtain infor-
nation upon the iron and coal questions as con-
nected with Erie, and how they affect the pros
perity Of the road 7
PREsIDENT-These two questions OF yours involve
the most important interests OF the road. As far
as coal Is concerned, we have had
GREAT DEAL TO CONTEND AGAINST
during the past season. Coal has been so exces-
sively low at the mines that instead OF being o
profit 10 us II Is questionable whether we have
cleared ourselves. During the reign OF Fisk and
Gould many fraudulent contracts were entered into
by which coal was supplied the Erie road at prices
far above its actual worth, and now when coal has
gone down In price these contracts remain In force
and we ind ourselves unable to compete with
Stner dealers OF course this surplus in the price
went into the pockets OF the late managers, and
nnd that discovering these fraudulent contracts
IL by no means an easy thing IL is matter or
time, and we have to go to work gradually and
slowly and one by one secure the annulling OF
them. have already succeeded In doing this to
great extent, but have not completed the matter.
or course during all this time we are suffering
great losses rather the loss OF profits which we
ought TO make. Ii In only one or the many Jobs we
find fotsted upon us by the previous management
and which to q certain extent we are bound 10
HELPLESS 10 PREVENT IT.
In the matter Of iron we have another state OF
AFFAIRS to look at. Here Is an industry which is one
OF the greatest importance to us. The price of
iron has greatly increased during the past year. az
pretty nearly all our railroad iron Is Imported
from England, and You are no doubt aware how
things stand over there when the scarcity OF coal
has obliged dealers to put mp their prices rom
eight ahilMngs ton to twenty-five shillings. This
has an immediate effect, OF course, upon the iron
men, who put up the price Of their commodity'
THE BURDEN FALLS UPON us,
who have to buy the iron. This increase in price
will We one great reason Of falling OF IN profits
this year though, In spite OF IL all, am confident
OF showing q clear gain upon previous years. You
have no idea and can have NO idea unless you