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The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-02-13


We call attention of farmers likely
to need money from eastern parties,
to the letter received by Messrs
Nelson g. Barker, relative to Insur-
suranee. TO beioundein another col
umn. 1t will be seen from this let :
ter that no insurance will be accept
ed in Western Companies. This be-
ing the case, it would seem to be Il
measure OF wisdom upon the part
4 those needing insurance, to select
such reliable Eastern Compan4cs as
serve the double purpose Of protect :
ing them II ON loss BY fire. and be
accepted by Eastern parties rs Sc
curity in case ioansare desired.
We are advised that a majority of
the farmers in this county are in
sured in the Farmers OF Cedar
Rapids" which for the purpose Of
Security on these loans is absolutely
worthless. The Insurance Com
pany of North America. Phenix Of
Brooklyn anl Guarl .oi PhiladrI-
phia, are represented by Nelson &
Barker.
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PERsoNAL.-One old friend Ran.
som IL. Randall, Of Ottumwa lighted
our Sanctum, today, with his phiz,
and we find him the same lively good
natured boy as of yorc. M
CoGvENTIoS.-Tlf citizens and far
mers Of the north part Of the coun-
ty will meet in convention at the
Couit House inthis place, on Satur.
day 10 take M asurers toward build
ing the Narrow Guage Railroad be-
fore mentioned in these columns.
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MARRIED at the American House
in Toledo, Iowa, by Rev. II. N. Ear
hat, Mr.. William G., Early and
Sarah T. Scoot.
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---s. " .s,.co ,,..s's Gyrup.
s stF'hs Urea. soothing remedy. Price o., IS
sst113s Giresl rsat 10 the mother aad health to
stAet.:!s s'l by Druggists STA s4
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SURVEYING.
ENGINEER.

present all orders left Mt my resi-
4eAee. in Spring Creek Township. or at the
Nlse Of the County Auditor, or directed TO
- a. the Crystal Postofic, will receive
nmpt attention. A-s - sas..eN [lO
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II you want good Ontario Coal,
Tree from dirt, 60 20 Dennis q
Aveiil'a Tar3a CITY.
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kssisneo-s Notice III Bankruptcy.

District Of fo,ca, So
The understood hereby gives notice Of
his up fcint mt ~ Assignee Of the Estate
Of Saith Patterson, in the County Of rams.
Iowa, who has been djud Eel Btnkrupt on
creditors petition by the District Count Of
the United States for said District.
Dubnqac Iowa, January IS 1873.
ALoNXO CRAGlN,
Aps
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sks. f--R-7...a- !, Gk,is,e.

Af1Ass 81. N-a.i:, Il lsrse edition, Kew
En -Y., !, ,9wo- srae!N r aa'a s.s.ty raccs,
y. --s,. ats. 4 .lr'ss IN Hrrrz' DssrlS.
ripf y = :..h -. s.!-eo, g. Lc:ila, 10.
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The Springlika weather OF the
past week has had soothing effect
upon the disl ositions OF the deni
zens about this baiiwick. The snow
has rapidly disappeare the sleigh
ing spoiled, and tie farmers have
had to return to their wag ons.--
Whether this State oil weather win
last Until Tins is ii type remains to
be seen. The papers, a number OF
them at least, say slid .'bacls of WIN
ter is broken" but then in the west
You cont most always tell
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E.c.ica,

Al persons indebted - ne by
Note d, Book Ac:ou4t and sam. due
on or before January lst, must pos
iiivtly call and settle aithUn taa days
to save costs. This is the lt<t rai.
Fob 10th 1873.
rs j. ". CAMEKY.
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

~~-~~~~>~~~~<~~~~~~~><>~-~ ~>>IN-~>l~-~-0~~N~--'
Valentines at the City Book Store
Toledo
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The Ontatlo Coal sold by Dennis
& Averill, Tama City, is not excel.
ed by any now in market.
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Blanks, nertay printed and Ter sale at rea-
sonab,e rates, Of which the following is
list:
LEGAL BLANKS.
Warranty Deeds,
Ont Claim Deeds.
Bond for Deed,
Real Estate Mortgagcs,
Chattei Mortgages,
Satisfaction Of Mortgage,
Contract for Sale Of Land,
Powers af Attorney,
Writ Of Injunction,
Notice Of taking Deposition,
Affidavit Of Non residence Of Dert.
Garnishee Notice,
Original Notice,
Affidavit Of Non-resils ter,
Oficia, Bond.
JUSiICR'S & CONSTABLHS BLANKS.
Original Notices,
Preliminary Information,
Warrant Of Arrest,
Writ Of ReP.evin,
Repleyin Bond,
WHIT Of Attachment,
Attachment Bond,
Stay Bond
Executions,
Subpsenas.
Venires,
Notice Of Garnishement,
Affidavit en- taking up Estray Aa mails,
Undertaking of Witness to appear and
testify,
Oath Of Householder on taking ~ E.tray
Animals,
. Notice Of Constables
Ions,ab les Returns.
SCHOOL BLANKS,
Trsasurer's Bond,
secretary's Boud,
Sub District Records,
Il Order Books.
Daily Registers.
General Registers,
Poll Books,
Contract Win Teacier
Weekly Report tatss.
Certificates Of tax levied BY Boafl ai,a
Township,
Notice OF District aud Subs Dstrici IL sci.
ings,
Certificates Of Election,
Suh-Director's Reports.
Draft on County Treasurer
Ea- Blanks not en- hand viii DO pr Is
70 on lei at shuit notice. and at lowest II III
WARREN Harlan.
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Taxes are high and the ,i.aas are
hard and we advise persons wanting
Soeacrs 10 buy the Buckeye OF Den
MS &c Averil, Tama Guy, and not
waste their money oh worthless
Satders.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-02-13

81. rra-i.-1-:.. n 80. ana PLANT Pills.
lid yet t.,orou;l--no nausea or griping-cn.
lrc{y ycssse.al, a-.scat liver remedy. Price Is
cent?. so.aby Druggists.
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BI 5ANISS

A Tf0RNE1S, Justices Of the Peace, Goun-
a ty, Township and School Officers, Con
stables, Noiarics Puhlc School Teachers
and all others in need Of Banks, will find
1t the office of THE TOLEDO CIRgNI-
Gle, Toledo, Iowa, full stock Of
Blanks, nertly printed and fer sale at rea-
sonab,e rates, Of which the following is a
list:
IEtAI. BANKS.
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Dennis d Averlll OF lama City
want to buy a lot OF Timothy seed,
they will pay the highest price IN
cash.
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y = = N"ttkt q II t7iJI,,
HARTFORD, conn, or CHICAGO, HI.
Ter sale NJ the Toledo City Book Store.
, 1873-02-20
THE ppE51DENT,g VETOE9.'

The presldont has, on throo or four occasions,
vetoed bills making appropriations to pay for
private damages suatained in tho Rebel statoa
during tho war. The claims thus votood by tho
President arc small IN themselves, aud. If they
stood Mone, thero would be no Rerlous objoc~
tlon to their payment. But thono small cascs
arc tho moro dangerous because they aro de-
signed to servo as preeedents. onco passed., q
hundred thouannd like claims, ranging from n
thousand to million dollars each, will bo pro-
aentod. Theao email bills aro moroly pushed for
ward for the purpose OF having tue. bulwarka Of
tho Treasury aud tAo established principles Of law
broken down, that tho others may bo presented.
For several years. tue battlo was fought oyora
bill for tho roliof of mailon lady In Alabaina,
named suo Murphy. It WAS claimed that aho
wan non-oombataut; WIS a minor at tile timo,
and was loyal; hence aho should DO paid for iu-
iurios to lor estate suffered during tho war.
That bill passed QUO or tho other House OF
Congreae, hut failed, 1t would have established
, 1873-02-20

The Chicago produce markots wero stoady yos-
torday. Moss pork was dull and 6@1oo iowor,
at s12.70@12.75 cash, and S1275@12.80 ae1ler
March. Lard was aotivo md shado eaaior at
a7.5o@7.52>< a 100 ibs oaah, and e7.o0 collier
March. Meats wero in fair deuanna and atcady
ut 4174@4S6o for Bhouldors; o5s@e}1c for short;
ribs; e15@e1So for short clear, and e56@ss<c q
lb for 18Th groen hams. Droaeed 1ogs werc
quiet ut s6.o0@5.15 = 100 Tbs. Highwines were
dull and oaaior at $40 per gallon. Iako freights
vero quiet and firm at 12o for by aail to Buf-
fa1o. Flour WIS firm and moro activc. Wheat waa
in fair demand ut unchanged prtcos, closing
Mt e1.212l cash, ami s1.22ss nol}or March. Corn
was nctiyo md steady ut 3111lo cash, aud 911So
sel1er March. Oats were in netter demand and
firm, at 2ot1@2o96o aollor March. Rye WAS moro
active, and stcady at o5@65hc. Barloy was
quot, but 20 higher, closing at 100 for No. 3
cash or eol1er AIarch. The cattle martot was
fairly activo, but the large aupply weakened
pricos. sales were reported at e250@o. 97]9. Hogs
were active md stoady ut s4.25@4.7o. shoep
wore quiet and unchanged.
, 1873-02-20

Measrs. Nye md Con1ding arc described as
having been "aln,ost beside themselves with
rage" during tho Senate discussion OF tho
Pomeroy case on Tuesday, donouncing not only
Pomeroy's accusors, but tho whole system of
Congressional investigation that has boon pur-
auod during tho winter. It ia suspicious cir
oumstance whom Senators voluntarily array
themselves .ayaingt Investigations in general.
There may be particular casos in which sona-
tors convictions would load him to oppose
Investigation as uHa1asa investment of ttmo
and money. But nothing can Justify general
opposition to all Investigations, and par-
tfcularly at tirne whom 30 much
Congressional corruption has been probed
and exposed by this means. II h1oasrs.
Nyo and Conkling pursue thta ,nad-dog policy OF
Swapping aud biting at everybody who suggests
the exposure and punishmont Of corruption, 1t
will be difficult for them to suppreaa tho aua-
pfcion that they fear como exposure and punish
nlent on thoir own part. In tito absence OF any
cauae for Investigating their cases, thoy should
be careful to avoid furnishing one. Tho Cald-
well Committee declared, and rightfully, that it
was just as corrupt to buy or Senatorial can-
didate, and thoreby to socuro his influence and
that Of his friends, as to buy up Legislature.
Perhaps it ia this doctrine That attraots the
special indignation OF Mr. Nye. who given way to
Mr.. Jones, OF Nevada.
, 1873-02-20

procodont for tho ALLOWANCE OF claims amount-
ing to perhaps thousand million dollara. Tho
strength Of thoBo claims has been In The igno-
ranco Of those members Of 0ongrosa WHO
erootod "loyalty" as a substitute for law. In
their blind zoal for loyalty they assumed that
eyory loyal man WIS ontitlod to compensation
for all damages sustained, forgetting that loyal
ty was thing that might bo proven BY testt-
mony aud that testimony was as esai]y manu..
faotured at tho South as elsewhere.
Tho ru1o Of law ID, that no man has any law
ful donand upon tho United statos tliat csnnut
DO settled by tho officers Of tho Troasury, under
general lava. Tho faot TINT mono Of these de-
mande are now payable at tho Ttoaaury Is prin,a
facie evidence that they aro but claimH upon the
bounty, iborality, aud equity Of Congress-. They
have, therefore, no legal character; they are not
lawful demanda, and, until recognized by Con-
gross in tho form Of n law. aro mere petitions
Tor charity. Tho law Of this country, mud Of
every civilized country, is. TINT all porsons ro-
etding In an onony's territory In time OF war
aro public enemies, and TINT they havo no claim
for compensation for losaos Sustained In the
prosecution Of tho war that might not bo pro-
sented BY the Government tlen In forco and
carrying on tho war. Evory person, therefore,
residing III the Rebel States, or In tho territory
subject to tho Confederate forces, WAS, In con-
temptation Of law, public enemy, and not en-
titled to any componHation for 1oasos sustained
BY tho war. This rulo Is applicable even to citi~
zens Of foreign oountriee rcaiauut in the ono
my's country. There arc claims other before
OongroaH, or held In abeyanco waiting for a proc
edent, which covor tho loBaca sustained by
every resident in the Rebel States. To pay any
Of there would not only bo favoritism, but would
open tho door to enormo:s frauds. The ProBi-
don't has, so far, resisted oil appoals to
has interpogod his voto promptly and
vigorously, and It ia to DO hoped
that ho will continue to do so Tho approval Of
those bills would call into existence at Washing
ton an immense lobby, not merely Of Southern
people, but OF Northern spectators. Alroady
We haye lobby to appropriate aovonty millions
Of dolara to tho Southern States for the return
! Of tho cotton Tux; no havo also strong lobby
Of Northorn brokers and bankorH, urging Tint
| The United Staten shall asaumo tho deptB of nil
the Southern stntes, and 1t is duo to the veto ol
tho President that We hago not now triumph.
mt lobby pressing IN appropriation Of millions
Of dollara to pay privnto loBHos sustained in tht
Rahel statea during tho rebellion.
, 1873-02-20


The Democrats Of Connecticut havo nomi-
mated Charles Il. 1ngersoll, m able lawyer OF
New Havon, for Governor. They reaeaort their
adherence to the principles declared at Cncin-
nau and adopted at Baltimore, and givo tue
second place on their ticket to Lboral
Republican. In New Hampshire, there are
four Tickets In tho tlold, tho Republican, tho
Democratic, tho Liberal, and tho Temperance
It ia aaid TINT the Democrats and Liberals aro
not acting togethor IN tho Now Hampshire can-
yase, because they desiro TO throw tho olect,on
into tho Legislature. Aa the Governor muat DO
elected in that State by majority over all other
candidates., thoy hope to divide tho voto In such
a way as to proyont tho Republican Candidate
fromaecuringtt. Practically, thon, the Democratic
party md tho LberalB are keeping up separate
organlzatlons aud combining for temporary
advantages. II 1t is tho intontion to form
q now party this is certainly not tho way
to go about 1t. There arc aro two reg
u1arly-orgauizod parties, tho Republican and
tho Democratic. II there is to bo q now
party, 1t Gun DO neither one nor the otllor Of
these. Each las its traditions, itH pre]ulicos,
sud ita Objectionable teaturos. Tho Liberals
, 1873-02-20
CONTENTS or TO-rhT'S TRIBUNE.

t1per rAGE-Washlugton Nsrs: Tho Investiaat1oud
Proceedings Ia nConsresa-Adveftisetuousa
sECoNp PAGE-Washtngt Observation-Disclosures u. Nom
Producers fcommunioation1-Dun Bouth. Proposed
Air Lino Railroad from Chicago 10 Nashsi'ie--No
Bcavengcriug In tho soEenth Ward foon1mun[catson1
-Bontcnoo Of Drisor. tho 1urdoror-Tho rrcaidonts
Southern Tour.
THIRD pAGE-Tho Law ourts-hmusomonts--1n Mo
.uoraam: EutoRies tho Lilo and Character Of
Jnmcs L. Btark--i1orsn Notos-South Evanston Mat-
ters-Scott's boulevard: Ono OF tho Latest sohomos
for DIaposlng of Real Estato-Porsonal-Tho' por-
toet tChse-Advortasefnonts.
FOURTH pAGE-EdltorIals The Poland Cor,,ntttcqa
Report Mr. Colfa1's Spear Of Truth Railroad
TrsiRhts and Ta1os: Tho Prcatdont'a Votoes-Uur-
rent Newa 1totns.
FIFTH pAGE-Notcs from Tho Slate Capital-Good Tom.
plArs Btato Observation-Disclosures bY Telegraph
Advertisements.
s1XTH PA0E-1ionotary and Commoso1a1- Railroad
Ttmo Table.
SEVENTH pAGE-Smnll Advertisements neal e..
tato, For Sale, To nent, Wanted, Boarding, Lodg-
ing, etc. :.
EIGHTH PAGE--Forctgn Nc1s-stato Legtslatnres-
Miscellaneous Observation-Disclosures
, 1873-02-20

In accordance with tho request Of Senator
Pomeroy's counsel, Judge Horton, tho proaccu-
ton were ordered, yesterday, to sivo y briof Of
tho nnmoa Of thoir additional Witnesses and OF
what thoy meant to provo by them. The oraey
was instantly complied with, and both tho scn-
ator aud his counsel will ilnd In 1t as much ns
they can woll attend to. The prosecution stato
naat they will provo tho actual pur-
chase Of votos, by Judge Horton, now Son
ator Pomeroy's counsel before tho Committee
that Pomoroy ordered others to bo bought ut
stated eums; thnt ho paid hotel bills and other
expenses for a largo number OF mombers Of tho
Legislature; that hc cxaotod contributions from
railway oompanios In Lis behalf; and used his In
Auonco In other corrupt wnyn to procure bin
own election. Thoy will alao identify the 81, 300
paid York by pomoroy In every stago Of ita
transmission from tho bank, through pomoroy
to York, md from York to tho Secretary Of tho
Kansas Senate who now holds IT,.
, 1873-02-20

Cakes Ames las beon before the Senate Credit
nlobilier Committee to tcBtify about tho checks
for $4,000 given Senator Harlan by purant
Ames heard Of them first from Harlan limHelf,
who camo to him ono day apparently much wor-
,ried, and said that, If those cheoks had come
zsom the Pacific Railroad, lo wanted to return
Them, Aa tho date of this conversation Is not
given, 1t docs not appear whether 1t occurred bo-
4oro or aftor the recent disclosures. Amea said
that the road had neyor reclaimed tho money
from Harlan.
, 1873-02-20

muRt run thafr own machine, 1t they would hayo
party. Tlioao who desire to net with thon
must deaort tho old organizations must
cc.ae to DO Domoorats and Republicans,
and must bocomo Liborals. It wae IN this way
Tint tho Republican party wns formed from be-
ginninga that woro vory much Bmnllor than
thono with which tito Liberals would start out.
It 10 tho only way in which nny now party can DO
formed. It ia only quohtton Of ttmo aud place
whom and whore nuch an organization, entirely
independent Of ali existing parties, shall DO o.
tabishsl. II Now Hampshire mud Connecticut
full to initiate 1t, 1t will 10 dono elsewhere.
, 1873-02-20

In this Issue wo print d map with & description
,pf proposed railroad connection which Will
opon direct communication between Chicago and
Nashville, and add anothor strand to tho web Of
railways which encirclo this city and focd its
growth. This route moods only tho compilation
JDf 4 link OF eoyonty miles botween Vinconnes
and Greensboro, and a fow miles from tho 1attor
place and Nashville, to give continuous rail-
between Chicago and Nashville, and to open to
the trade Of this city the extensive railway sys~
tenn Of tho South and Southwest.
, 1873-02-20

Tho Nation ma1es a bad showing tor tho mo-
tiyoa Of Congress- in it's present disposition to
inoroaao salar1cs, by comparing tho ratio Of in
oroaao heretofore Of Judicial ant Legislative ea-
larics. According to tho proposed inorcaso, the
aalary liBts Of the throo branches Of dovorn-
mont would DO az follows For nino executive
oftlcora, s41,0oo por annun; for niuo Judicial
officers, $4,000 por annum; for 807 mon1hcra
mud delegates in oongross, 81, ,101, 900 per m
nun. 1t rests with Congress- TO fix tho salaries
Of MI throe branchos. In contrast with this o1-
libit, tho policy Of tho Tirst Congress- ia noted.
Tho subject Of fixing their own aa1arios was up
proachod with delicaoy and reluctance by tho
congressman Of those days. They finally fixed
their compensation at SO day, and, for three
Of tho most laborioua aoBsions evcr known,
counting Gao dnys Of aorvico, tho compensation
Of each membor was only s1,5Go. Yet, whom
they cano to fixing t,,o salary Of tho President
and tho Supreme Judges, thoy exhibited becoul-
ing generosity. They wero ANXIOUS to givo tho
President salary tint mould enab1e him to ad-
minister his Office with becoming dignity, and
925, 900 aycar waB finally agreed upon. Thoir do
clarcd purpose in fixing tho salaries Of The sn-
promo Judges was to secure tho most eminent law
yers by paying more than tloy could make from
thoir private practice. As 1t was ascor-
taincd that an ablo and industrious lawyer
Of those times could earn $4,000 yoar, it wns
decided that tho Chiof Justice ahot1d have 81 900
and the Judges $500. Since that time, the
modoaty OF Congressman appoara to ,hayo van
ished. In 1855, tho salary Of Congressman was
made $4,000 and TINT Of Supreme Jud soa $4,000.
Since then, Congresa has increased it's own pay
Go per cent, and that Of the Supreme Judges 50
per cont. Now it is proposed that thoy shall in-
oreaso thoir Own pay 60 por cont. and tho pay Of
tho Judges 25 por cent. It Ia very evident that
tho Congressman Of to-day has higher opinion
Of Legislative than OF judicial services, though
the recent developments scarcely warrant tho
conclusion.
, 1873-02-20

havo gone into II either knowingly or ignorantty;
and II Ia hardly possible to auppoao that mon
shrowd enough to nvold taking tho stock in their
own na1nos woro ignorant Of tho nature Of lho
buslncss. They are oulpablo In othor ovent,
and 1t WAS acrloua dofoot In tho report that 1t
did not paBs stern robuko upon auoll tranHao-
tions. 1ooHc goneralitios viii not nrswor.
4. Tho argument OF tcductio al u5snrtlam is
applicable to this last feature. The report
leaves It to be inferred that congressman may
logitimatoly dabblo in epeoulationa in which
money la to be mado out Of the Government, 30
long ns thoy do not accept tho opportunitiea In
tho aouao Of bribo.taling, Or willie they may bo
In ignorance Of the faot that Government money
Is to DO got out Of them. II ono Congressman,
or half dozen, may do this, thon thoro is no
reason why all Congressman ehou1d not do II,
and do 1t continually. II Congressman may
own ono share apiece in Orodit Mobl1lor, they
mny own tho whole. Nobody would maintain this.
Tho Committoe erred aorioualy and fatally In
not defining tho roal nature Of tho transactions
bcforo thom. Wo say, further, that oil tho Con-
grossmen wllo derived any profit, groat or small,
from tho stock givon them by Amos, should re-
sign their aoata, and go before their constituents
ngain. leaving It to tho lattor to determine how
far they may DO trusted in view Of what has
been disclosed. As for MosBra. Oakes Amoa
and James Brooks, 1t Is difficult to conceive
that Congress-, can take any other course
than that suggested by tho Committee II It
fail to do 80, II will confirm suspicion. which
is already protty wei defined, that Congress-
daros not oxpol Amcs from fear Of further rovc-
1ations. The whole Of tho stock which Amos
hold as trustee has not boen accounted for, aud
tho Whole Of his momorandum-book has never
yet bcen goon. Does Congrosa fear to have tho
full history Of Crodit Mobilior unfolded boforo
the world?
, 1873-02-20
RAILROAD FRE1aHrs AND FARES.

Iu the report Of the Massachusetts Railroad
Commissionors tho subject OF the reduction Of
froights and fares Ia discussed, and tho conclu-
sions reached, aftor q thorough examination ot
railroad business, aro cloarly stated. These
conclusions arc:
1. That a reduction Of feros for long dis
tancos, as Tor through travel, has hardly por
ceptible influence In stimulating passenger
travel.
g. That reduction Of fares for way travel, or
comparatively short distances, particularly In
tho neiGhborhood Of large town., does stimulate
travel and to degree which renders tie re-
duced faros moro profitable than the high ones
aud, ,yloro scason or communication tickets aro
aold, trayol can bo stimulated indefinitely by tile
reduction Of tho ratoB.
0. That, with respect to freights, an opposite
principle, exiata. Through freights are enor-
nously stimulated by low rates, while local
froightB arc not
Thoao practical results of q thorough analYaia
OF railroad busineaa aro important both to leg
1islatora and to railroad men. It teaches tho
iutuatico both to railroala and to tho public OF
my rates, either for fareB or frogAts, founded
passenger train from Chicago to st. Louis ia
tho aame whothor tloro ba ton or ono hundred
passengers. To divide tho aggregate cost by
tho number Of miloB, aud adopt the result rs tho
rate to DO charged to eaoh passenger, a not just,
either to tho through passenger or to tho way
f1nHp fu-
, 1873-02-20

Thoro was 8 temperance debate in tho House,
yesterday, on Mr. Coburn's bill, forbiddiug the
promotion Of any army officer addicted to the
tntemperato uso of intoxicating liquors or
'aruga Ono member wanted to know what
had boon In force during tho var, and another
suggested that the bill be mado to include mem
bers Of Congress-. An attempt to amond by
omltting tho word incorporate failed, and tho
bill passed as presented.