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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20

The lowest average for a day in winter.
will be seen from the above, was eleven
degrees above zero-that was IN January.
of 1872. Though we have had more pro.
tracted cold weather this winter than last.
we have not had it quite as cold. The low
est the mercury sank last winter was one
half degree above zero. This winter the
coolest was about three degrees above zero.
We make our calculations from the reports
of Prof. Payne, of the United States Signal
Bureau, whose thermometers are reliable.
The ordinary Thermometers vary, and are
not worth anything for accurate observa-
lions. .us
cold as twenty and thirty degrees below
zero will appreciate the value of the figures
we give above. They will see from our
table that while we do not have it so cold
in winter, we do not have it as warm in
summer as in most of the Northern States.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
More than 15O Miles Shorter TO st. LouI,

ASK Tor Tickets to Memphis and the Southwest via
CHATTANOOGA and Mex ense, and to st. Louis and the
Nortsnwest VIA Nashville an tColumbus-an Rail; or
NasnSiiie and Hickman-Rail and River.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
OUR DISPATCHES.

We begin with this issue OF The CHhoNi,
Gle publishing every day five hundred
additional words of telegraphie dispatches.
These dispatches are furnished by the AS
sociated Press Agent at Washington, and
the increased amount forwarded, begin
ming this morning, imposes an additional
expense to us. We expect to furnish our
readers with this additional matter fuller
news by telegraph than we have ever been
enabled to do since our midnight special
dispatches, sent to the CHRONICLE exclu-
sively during the Franco-Prussian war.
We trust our readers will find the new ar
rangement satisfactory. We shall spare
no reasonable expense to give them the
latest news at our command.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
st, Louis, Memphis, Nashville and Chat
tanOOga Railroad Line,

Without change of Cars to Nashville. Mckenzie
Union City Hickman, Columbus. Humboldt. Browns
vile, and Memphis,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20

DRESS GOODS r
In great variety, consisting of -f-
BLACK AND C0L0RED LYONS SILKS.
BLACK AND GRAY STRIPED SUMMER SILKS.
JAPANESE SILKS. Plain and Striped.
- Black Iron Grenadines. .....r -.
SILK STRIPE FRENCH GRENADINES in CoIorS,
Printed linen Lawns and Linen Suitings
Percales, Batiste Cloths and Piques
LIGHT WEIGHT ALL WOOL FRENCH CASH.
MERES. for Spring and Summer wear
A splendid stock of ... ...-..-
WHITE GOODS AND EMBROIDERIES.
One and Two Button rts -..-
KID GLOVES.
in white, black and mode colors and party shades
Ladies and Childrens English and Germ an Hosiery
Ladies and Children's Gauze Under Vests
beautiful assortment of
SILK TIES, SCARFS, SASH RIBBONS REAL
POINT COLLARS AND POINT HDKFS.
India Shawls from SIS to $500.
FANS, PARASOLS,
HAIR ORNAMENTS,
GUIPURE AND THREAD LACES,
LUBIN'S EXTRACTS. &c.
Prices low. Goods shown with pleasure.
ALVIN BARTON,
No. 10 Gay St.
National Republican., 1873-12-22

plory In my inhrmltlcs, that the power Of Christ
may rest npon me- Paul had been speaking OF
bis wonderful revelations and Of the thorn ~ the
hosh given him lest no should be exalted above
measure THIS messenger Of Satan WAS also
messenger Of God, far uOd uses both the hostility
~ men and malice Of Satan to further his pur-
pose, We are too apt to look Mt these instrument
taites instead Of at the object for which they are
scnt. We must consider that loyalty 70 dod viii
insure SMan's assaults, In this world we must
have Ilbulation, and he who seeks 70 know and
toiiow The whole will Of Uod will endure Satan's
huNetings, He wfl have to endure the sovcrcst
trials Of his faith and patience. We must learn
70 look ohoye the meane that God uses, and 10
gol himself, God meant good to ~. Paul by the
bufetlnrs OF Satan. II needed these very trials
10 make manifest 10 the apostle GODS grace, and
he Eloried IN them, that thereby he learned the
blessed experience Of Gods upholdtny might.
The sense OF Insecurity that drives US to take
refuge In 0od Ia q means Of safety. We must
learn what we lack that we may apply to the null
ness in Christ; and this mllness actually and 20.
tcntiniv We may appropriate BY iaith. This sane
tihcatIon Is not our work. There Is no gradually
giving mp OF sin. There is q growth in grace, but
u ls The irut OF the life Of God in the soul We
must realize our own utter inability to do one
ihnR TO make ourselves meet for the kingdom OF
heaven. AMI east ourselves on the mercy. grace
AMI power Of Gud; Tor cut Of our weakness are we
made strong through receiving of IvdF grace
will,
National Republican., 1873-12-22

prov n Ssen s9ieec q which ;Sce have Desn
@ .Ehc,i, leaylng t22oco, which he asked the
Seven Of the prominent members Of Foundry
Church fAye ia.ooo, two giving 5000 each Andthe
sss hys S sh
y sums ranging from stoo to s2S, and the raising
q The rcpainlnH i've thousand was deferred until
The church was crowded tn iis utmost capacity
~ night, when itf magnificent chAndelcrs o. i,ue M
eornl and gold adAled additional atlssuon 70 tne
| appearance Thee wcro made by Cornolius n
| SON Of Philadelphia, who, aitcr selhnK them to
the church at wholcsale price made the church =
the church have been done on plans submitted by
Adolph Clnss, architect, under the supervision Of
he following cognilitee charged With the matter;
| j. Tague, Addison N, Smith, William J. slhicy,
Mlchsel Gore, h. u. stinen'etS and Edward ".
l Brothors of Philadelphia, upon plans submitted
70 and approved by Edward fraser, arehiteet, OF
The an amount ronlired at the morning and
evening services We. s22oo.
MIS- Annie ", story rresidc,l at the cruGn,
whith has lately hcer PAT In complete o'HcI w
the Messr,. Odoll. organ builAots Of Now Nrfk
I city and the choir, consisting OF about h,tcth
singers, under the leadership oi Mr. a, v. >;
! smith. were IN this occasion Rsssicd hA 'omo hi
tettc,. .compo.ed Of Mrs. !. Y. Ctilscy. soprsno
tenor. Mr.. Gcorvs !. Dalton. hassa' win a vcc,i
chorus, assisted by Mrs. Siurpcs, Mtssts Ball
and Cunningham, Messrs. Kohr Brown. koene,
j. and n. A, Morrison. sang In the morning. with
good effect, "Oh, how lovely II Zion J" from Rom.
berg. and IN the evening the chorus {" Jehovah, s
Praise" by D. l.. white. The solo by Airs. chad.
sey and duct by Mrs tha,isey aud Mrs. Bnrchcli,
| ~ the lhstnamod piece, were very hn,ly rem
I dercd
The choir Of Foundry church is composed as
follows: Choristcr, A. " :. smith Soprano
Mise. shcckcy. MnuPcr. Rirglos and King nnd
I Mrs. ERsuhrook, Mrs. Gorr aud Nrs Hrc-n
alto, Miss BALL and Mrs. smith; tunor, Mr. Esia
brock base, Messrs. stocking, Shockcy, fecA
| and Snyder
National Republican., 1873-12-22
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRA TTON.
THEvETERAN JOURNAL CLERK OF THE
HOUSE.


On Saturday last Mr.. John NJ: Barclay, the
well.known Journal Clerk OF the House Of Repre-
sentatives, celebrated the twenty.sixth annlvcr.
sary Of his appointment to that position. At any
seven years Of age he is stll hale and hearty, in
the prime Of life, with twenty or thirty years OF
work In him. Mr.. Barclay was appointed Jour
nal Clerk of the House during the Thirtieth Con
gress, when Robert e. Winthrop, of Mnssachu.
sctts, was Speaker, and Thomas ]. Campbell, Of
Tennessee, was Clerk. He was then young man.
The youngest psrnsE, that ever undertook The
well he has performed them and how valuable his
services have been Is attcsted by the fact that In
long years, he has never been disturbed.
cult to hii. Since bis connection with the House
he has seen nine Speakers elected, some OF them,
like Colisx and Blaine, two Or three times
Robert {. Winthrop, Of massachusetts,; Howell
SsS, SSSS H TSs L"R y nSsS 81 gsS, N
Orr, Of South Cnrollna' Pennington, of New Jcr.
scy; Grow, Of Pennsylvanla; Celfax, Of Indiana,
the great contests for the Sponsorship between
Winthrop and Cobb, Banks and Aiken and Pen
nngton and sherman. TO every Speaker he has
taTy law study he has become master Of It, and
his lsopnon on this subject has long boon accepted
ag;hor aSGR ,eS Ssssgnng OF ss ses
Dgcst"-thc result of years Of labor and re.
search-whch !, now, and is likely 10 be for the
thS tHsurt UcnrTs.s srS | of the TniteS statss. " '
lis 10 that bedy what Mays parliamentary
law and precedent is TO the British Parliament.
when Mr.. Barclay was about to publish his "Di.
Rest,n with his wellknown modesty, he proposed
10 call II Barclays Manuel y but upon the advice
Of the late Clement l.. Nallandiyhnm, Of Ohio,
himsc an able and experienced parliamcntarian,
he was induced 10 give u tho more pretentious
title OF Barclays Digest" Since its hrst publ.
cation II has been Issued by every successive
House. amended anu improved by the additional
experience OF ts author. To new members the
"liigcst" IL Of especial value. II enables them,
with comparatively little effort to become ia.
mlliar, moi only with the manner of doing business
in the House, but with parliamentary decisions
and prcccdents which have been crystalliIed into
law. Mr. Barclay Is ono Of the most afiablc and
obiging officers Of the House, and Is always ready
and willing to furnish information 10 all who seek
g. II s TO bo hoped that he may live TO celebrate
the hnioth anniversary Of hs appointment us
Journal Clerk Of the House.
National Republican., 1873-12-22
LOCAL MISCELLANY.


Ncne fthe civil courts Of the District were In
scsslon Saturday.
.or Saturday afternoon nre was discovered over
the counting room In the es' abishment Of Messrs.
slight loss,
The Shakespeare club will give literary, dra.
matte and musical entertalnment at Willard hall
this evening, aud the Marine band is engaged Tor
The classes OF Columbia College presented each
member OF the faculty with a fino Christmas glt
Which SoS Ssm a. enS. nd e1 'ne
The Carroll Literary Association will give =
adjolning 81. Pattick,s church. IL ls expected
Mcguire and Kane. The admission is free.
The collections IN the several Catholic churches
Of this city on Christmas day will be appropriated
more, and the seminary Of st. Sulplee, 10 that
ety-lnstitutions Tor the education oi theological
students.
Rev. samuel q. Valiant, ns!.iant pastor to III,
North Carolina mission, corner Of North Carolina
avenue, Eighth and u streets sout theast, was yC
ierday ordained deacon by Rev: Dr. Reese, pres
klent Of the Maryland Annual Conference OF the
Methodist Protestant Chcroh.
HarryC. Bcrrct, q nephew OF ex.Mayor Jane,
q. pcrrct OF this city died suddenly at his father
men were better known in our community, and
none possessed q larger circle Of frlonds or ac
quaintances, with whom he was always q fayoritc
At the annual election OF ofhc0rs of Columhiu
typographical Union, No. loI, held Saturday
night, the following were elected; President
Thos. W. Howard; Vice president, Jesse J. Judge
| recording secretary, L.. H. Patterson; nnanea
Mclean; clerk, r. W. ClaxtOn; sergeant.at.arms
! Daniel V. fcnton.
| An incident happened at the Fourth Presbytc
rian church, OF which DR. Smith is pastor, of muet
interest," because Of Its rare occurrence In the ii'
| OF the Christian Church. DIR. Smith, after hay
| ing performed the sacred duties Of pastor fol
nearly half century In that church with distln
| guished ability, has been compelled at last, by
the infrmitles Of old age TO ask his congregation
| for an assistant.
| On Pennsylvania avenue yesterday while ~
| abused mule was struggling to rise from tn,
| pavement, where ho had fallen from exhaustion
| u member Of tho society formed "ior the prevcn
tlon Of cruelty to animals" appeared on the scene
stripped the harness from the beast and as he lee
| him away to the nearest stable n wag remarked
That had the creature onc-halt the vocal abllt,
thanked his kind;nearted protector . thousan'
| times for his friepdship,u
National Republican., 1873-12-22
HOLIDAY GooDs-THE ARGUMENT.

Panic or no panic, people will buy Christmas
dwells IN the human heart, will always bs OBJ
served. Then, why defer doing that whoh love
and duty demand shall be donef Why put of
mas, when assortments have been oyerhauled and
the best selected, when stores are crowded, when
confusion prevails, when statesmen are wearied
and sometimes pctulant, and when hardly any.
thing can be bought with satisfactonf AZ put
chases mast be made, why not purchase now,
for making suitable selectonsf II would bo true
economy to do so, and this subject hint to the
wise should be sufficient.
These thoughts occurred TO US while looking at
the large and beautiful assortment Of goods
which Messrs. Galt- Bro. Go. have recently I'm
ported from London, Vienna and Paris, and which
they have 50 inytlngly alrayed In their beautiful
store Tor the holidays Now Is the time to make
your selection, before the rush of Christmas eve
comes. So, having made up your mind to pur-
chase Christmas gilt, go and purchase II at 0ncc.
National Republican., 1873-12-22
GRAcE CHURCN. ALEyIypRTi,

hlcxaniriars continue, with unabatcd interest,
the old Virginia festivities Of Christmas, and
among the celebrations OF that festive occasion
will be the music produced by the various cholrs
OF that ancient city. Many listened with pleas
ure, on saturday night last, to the quartette Of
Grace church, under the dlreeiorshlp Of the ac.
complishod Miss T.. Virginia Evans, composed Of
Mise Eysn-, alto end orsanist, Mics Bodxfn, So
prano; Messrs. Edward Evans, bass, and George
McBurney, tenor. We are constrained to say that
the classic music selected for Christmas services
was most cSecllently rendered, and will afford an
edfying and plcasurabic treat to those who may
attend tho Christmas services OF that church. In
addition to the music most excellent discourse
from the pastor, Rev. DR.. Sprigg, may be ex-
pcctcd.
One has scarcely felt to its full extcnt the sol.
euin power Of sacred symphonies who has not
heard good rendition Of y. II. warrcn's Christ.
mas anthem, "McssiRh Is King" shout the
glad tdngs"i Is the IDEAL Of musical inspiration
and religious eSaltatiOn. Thls win be the open.
ing piece, sung by the choir, to he succeeded by
"Vcnite," by J. X. Thomas; Rotysehmars " Te
Deumj' "Gloria patrla,r by II. +. banks, and
'Jubllste.r Tho church decorations conslst oi
sacred notices In evergreen.
National Republican., 1873-12-22
ELECTRIC LIGHTING

This evening, at c;3o o'clock, there will be given
o practical exhibition Of the lighting Of street
lamps by electricity. The lamps on X street
northwest have been selected for use on the occa-
sion, and from Ninth To Nineteenth street-a dis
lance OF one mile-tbe wires have bccn placed In
ruishcd from one end Of the line. As ID is pre-
sumed that many OF our ctixens will desire 10 Wit
the trial. It IL stated for their benefit that The
best point from which TO sec the entire line viii
be the corner Of Twelfth and X streets, which
commands m excellent view Of the field Of opera
tiOns,
National Republican., 1873-12-22
.SNLCLDE ny HANGENG.

TN Saturday morning, about o'clock, Sergeant
Redway brought to the Second precinct station
county the body OF o German named Charles
Altsmanberyor, which was found suspended from
a saplng In u Tavine near Blapden's mill, on
Rock creek. A gentleman named Nourse hrst
discovered him and gave the information On
an examination being made evidence was shown
that II had been hanging there for several days,
Near by was found piece Of broken bottle with
witch he had cut his wrist previous TO committing
the deed.
Coroner d. g. Patterson was notified, aud alter
viewing the body and hearlng the statements Of
his relatives and friends, deemed an Inquest un-
ssafy, and gave Us his opinion that death was
caused by suicide while laborlny under u nj OF
temporary insaniy. The bpdy was turned oyer
10 the laIlily Vi the deceased for burial.
National Republican., 1873-12-22
NATIONXL THEATRE.

Mn. J. q. sAvILLs......soie Lessee and Director.
GRAND HOLIDAY ATTRACTION. !
MONDAY, pEgEMBER q, EVERY EVEN
mo, XMAS AND SATURDAY
MATINEES.
osSass snfi.s f.sse; a%s sns. sis IN four 'e by NJ
THE GENEVA CROSS. =.
A. acted for nine WEEKS to crowded houses NJ the
Union square Thertre, New York.
SEE WHAT THE NEW YORK PRESS SAY.
!, !. = modsl @ q symmc,ry 70 form and q mingled
"''"s'" an" a'SSffsH ,SsRN8sss f'rs ,'"-''
~ 2riEinai, Interesting, pquant and pure. .-Ssie
GENEVA CROSS.
Y shsihsr siiI more ,irisng, and isripia1i,' IN
thrilling o'''n'iif SESEVi si SRoss IT. Herald
" .sS ID gsTi:s sss,Srsl. sssa". 1di &
',''rl'"s'' n; sRSiYvS Prs: vfi'5SsS6 5SSSsS6ss,
rs. %'s ''syP g Ss. Ss,a y sSi ssSsrs {,
l.~' and 'n''h NAY .SS 'rsi sXviffiEi Eli Including
sS shss a ss,nia sIs ni rEpss9ssEs pr,s sEsds% \, Sns
k!n, ihis hrst sppesranec,) Lanmsan, scarlc and
GRAND CHRISTMAS MATINEE,
THURSDAY. AT 2 OOLOCK.
BRING YOUR CHILDREN TO SEE THIS
BEAUTIFUL PLAY
MAoNIrrcEfSPP THEATRE
Mr. sayillc respectfully Informs hi. patrons that
I he A.; giIss6d an engagement with the ee'enrAte
Mr.. HENRY s. PAGE, 5
from Covcnt Garden Thestrc, London. who rnl
appear each evening and At the mstinecs iu ont Of
u GRAND CH8iRisTMAs AND SATURDAY
MATINEES,
- MONDAY. DECEMBER 20.
BouClCAuLT's LED AsrRAY."
National Republican., 1873-12-22
THE LATE RAyTER BARyEs.

Mr.. Baxter A. Barnes. Of Monson, MSS, but
since 1861 connected with the Second Compt
office ofthe TreSsury Department, died in this city
carly on Saturday morning, after weeks illness,
Of eryslpeias The deceased was somewhat re.
but when forming attachments, proved himself .
strong friend to his companions. Though his as
which he moved received his unlimited conf.
dcncc, and they sincerely regret his sudden TAX.
ing on. The Masonic fraternity. oi which he was
O member, had made arrni.r menIs los the iuuernl
yesterday, but hts family striving from he East
and bclnH desirous that the remains be buTieh at
and AM tSe BODY WAS @ ,alen Ncr,h IN iasl rS snInv mn
trall,
National Republican., 1873-12-22
DEATH or AJRs, STEyyKE.

Mrs. Albert sttnke, Of Chicago, formerly Miss
Carlo Klomar. Of thla city, aged twenty three
years, died suddenly on Saturday morning at her
MtheT's residcnec, No. 9ls Nj street northwest.
This sad announcement will carry SORROW TO the
heafts Of her vAtendIVe circle OF friends In this
yelr ago. she said farewell In tho happles spirit,
and depAsted pretty and Joyous bride The
funeral service Wal take place this Ritsrpoon at
z o'clock.
National Republican., 1873-12-22
DICKSON 4 PATTERSON.

It is hardly necessary To say q word to the
readers Of tbs RKPUBL!CAN In favor OF the en-.
terprising young nrm Of Dickson h Patterson. as
both are so wen known and appreciated In this
District. Attention Is called TO their new adver-
tisement. and TO all who need their services they
are cheerfuily recommended as being competent,
prompt and thoroughly reliable.
National Republican., 1873-12-22
POLICE couRT-JupoE SMELL.

Saturday, Rose McNtullon. profanity, fined s5.
John Clinton, same charge. IS. David Vessels,
forfeited collateral for cursing. John X. Bailey,
bolsterous, tlo and bonds 10 keep the peace.
carrying pistol, 40. Charles Albert, O suspicious
person. discharged on condition that he leave the
District within twenty.iour hours. VIM; smith
the District, VIM. Butler, threats, bonds In the
sum Of SEQ. Dennis OConncil, e-sault, elot
bonds to keep the peace.
National Republican., 1873-12-22
TILE GIErED Hn0n

.mmor,aitnsu n ms name IN ihe Scng OF the
poet, fhe will only visit the clothing house oi
Noah Walker l. Co., oil Pennsylvania avenue,
near Sixth street, Here wo might rhyme for
hours together, not only upon the shirt, but mex.
prcssbles, great coats and small coats, and 50 on
and SO on, for these gentlemen have very large
stock Of ready made clothing, Tor both great aud
smail-ws mean gentlemen, youths aud boys--
and make It n rule 70 supply all customers that
call at satisfactory prices.
National Republican., 1873-12-22
AHT NlIE

Tomorrow and "Wednesday evenings, at seven
o'clock, Messrs, DuncanSOn, bowling 4 Go. vii,
sell At their auctian-rOOms, corner OF Ninth aud
ID streets, high class OF oil paintings from the
ine art gallery Of Hugh A.'McCann, Of Philadel-
phla, The collection " now on exhibition ut the
auction rooms, and is daily visted BY large mum
bers Of our citizens, who greatly admire the col
Moran, J.. J.. Henry, VIM. Hart, T.. d. Lewis,
Thomas Sully, o. IIamliton,y. de v. Bonheld, 4.
Leutle, T. b. Craig, W. Van ScyerdUnk, Ed. Mo-
ran, 2, MeyerhelD, Paul Weber, Percy H. VIII
llams, W. il. Wiseman, and others equally emil
nent, The sale will be made by catalogue, and
The collection, In addition to their beauty and
worth ~ plirtngs, are framed elegantly In wal
nut and gilt and altogether thia Is the finest lot
OF oil paintings ever oiored for sale ia this city.
National Republican., 1873-12-22

:
intermediate stations and western cities.
The policy OF tho Baltimore and Ohio company
s, OF course, to checkmnte tho Pennsylyania com:
pany by forcing reduced rates TO New York and
Philadelphia, otherwise much western travel
must be directed through Baltimore because Of
the low fares above given.
The Baltimore and Ohio company appears TO
take tho matter eomplaoently, owing To the fact
that their through New York travel Is rela-
running full, while the company anticipates that
o largely increased business will be established
with the West, more than eompensating for the
reduction. II will be remembered that the ON.
nipotent reason set for charterlng the Baltimore
and Potomac road was to break a long held and
alleged CALLING monopoly Of tho Baltimore and
Ohio road. The shoe has only been shifted to tho
other foot, where II must now pinch as badly, un.
Ohio Company, fortunately, shall, succeed In com
peling reduced fnres TO New York and Philadei-
phia, In which ease the people are certainly get.
tug tho benent In travel both East and West
f,ght II ont, gentlemen; the people will look On
and cheer for Victories on either aide.
National Republican., 1873-12-22
TRR0UGH TO NEW YORK EST.iB-
yysUupVT M yElY HOyOpOIY


Since the opening OF the through route between
Washington and New York by way Of the Baiti.
more and Potomac railroad, strenuous efforts
have been made to induce m exclusive use Of that
route by passengers. In these Efforts, II is
claimed that travellers desiring to use the WASH
iIgton branch Of the Baltimore and Ohio roed
have, In many instances, been subjected to ineon-
vcnicnces not warranted by honest and honorable
competition.
This policy having proved at best Of but the
slightest fuecess with those preicrring the old
route, tho Pennsylvania company has now re-
sorted to more extreme, In hopes Of their belng
more effcacous measures, and has notihed the
| baltimore and Ohio Company under date OF the
2oth instant that on the nd OF the present month
today trains will no longer be run in connection
with the Baltimore and Ohio trains.
1t is claimed by the last named company that
under an old agreement establishing an air line
between New York and Washington, o six
months notice is required 10 effect any change In
| the plan Of running through trains, and that In
| this late action tho fenntylvaniA company has
repudated that agreement.
by way Of retaliation the Baltimore and Ohio
company y has resolved upon the following reduc.
tion in rates between Baltimore and Washington