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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24
Office Of Auditor Of State, Columbus. o, July g, 1876.

Office Of Auditor Of State, Columbus o., July 2s 1876
Ihabycm the 6rmgm be- true cpst knh from the reports fhes several County Auditors @ra returned
to this office MH las HELA Auditor of state
IsAMUFL GODFATHER Auditor ofPmbec omtyo Ohio doheebycr certify the fpmdneh ba true COPY fheI
rs TABULA RSTATEMENr, hrnkhMh bo mmyh the Auditor dShe and oMdh be pMhMB rqMMl
by an ao fheGe ealA sembyd e State fohhp passed march, 1850
Witness y Inland md seal mnr SAINT LDFATHER Auditor PheC OHO Ohio i
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

No. OF oATTIE. No. OF MULES g. No OF SHEEP. / 10 OF noes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
New and Elegant Picture and Frame Store

New and Elegant Picture and Frame store.
w T. Bowman, the well known and popular
nhotorrapher, in Cheevers block, has opened a
beautiful picture and frame store IN Walthers
east store formerly occupied by Cash ~ Coz
which is well stocked with all the latest styles
and sizes Of common and tine picture frames con-
sistipy of nearly one hundred different patters.
He also has many new and novel clromos, such
AS PUCK" "Ouch," deacon Jones' Expert
ence," Yankee Doodle" &c, &C.; panel how-
ers, photographs of Centennial statuary, Centcn-
NAL stereoscopc views Ct buildings, exhibits,
&C.; local views of Ottawa and La Sale county
buildings, scenery &c. Picture fittings such as
mattings, cord silver wire, picture nails, NC. al
SC great variety of fine Turkey and Russia
leather and common albums, all sizes, many with
assorted openings; graphoscopes, stereoscopes,
Photographic cabinets, storks in plaster. and on
panels; great variety of transparent pictures
of flowers, &c. for windows; carved walnut cas-
els, and easel frames, photographs of actresses
and noted persons; elegant group photograph
of the judges of the Supreme Court OF the u. s..
cartoons and novelties, &c, &c. The whole form
ing rich and extensive display Of useful holiday
goods at greatly reduced prices Every citizen
of our city and county should make it convenient
to call at Bowman's New Picture Store and take
a look at the new pictures, new inventions, &c,
not forgetting that the photograph gallery ia
Checyer's block is also running as usual. Nisi-
tors always welcomed at Bowman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
FLOP FLOP.
Best oysters at Piergee's.

Best oysters at Piergee's.
A tip top lunch at Pierguc'S.
Holiday goods at the 90 Cent Store.
Go to Child Il Phipps' for Christmas slippers
| Pure Buckw wheat $l.O0 per sack at Eagle Mills
! For your holiday slippers go to j. Megaflln's
/ Centennial flour $500 per barrel at Woods
Mills.
SrEREoscoPEs at Bowman's from 75cts. to s.
each.
! We will go to II. Walthers for our SAINTS
Clause goods.
Alphabet and Building Blocks, for sale by Os
man Il Hapeman.
FULL MEALS at the lie Bon Ton only - cents
Good ones, too.
TRANsrAnIENcEs for windows at Bowman''
New Picture Store.
On cold days try that 20 cent Lunch at the Ii
| Bon. Ton. 1t is immense.
Rubber goods, warm-lned slippers and shoes
or all, at Child & Phippss.
sale by Osman IL lIapcman.
| D. D. Mallory's best brand of oysters sold a
II. Walther's. Buy no others.
Examine those Monitor overshocs at Mcgaflln' e
they are the best in the market.
Japanese goods direct from the Centennial at
Cash's, cor La Sale and Madison SITS.
| MARKED DowN.-Overcoats at reduced price:
at A Frank Il Cos, the peoples clothiers.
Get box of that fine pure candy at H. Wal
theirs, for your wife, children or sweetheart.
EAsELs-Carved black walnut easels, also fine
easel frames, at Bowman's New Picture Store
! Try pair of those cable sewcd boots at Me
gaiFin's. They are warranted never to rip from
the sole
Don't buy Cheap John oysters, but buy d. d
Mallorys best at the lowest prices, at II. Wal
tn RS.
Keep record of daily business and incidental
expenses, and buy for their use a Diary for 1877
at Osman & Hapemans.
For SALE CnEAp.-A Ladies' fine Gold Watch
and Chain, suitable for Christmas present. Ad
dress 2. o. Drawer 9G, Ottawa.
Real human hair switches and curls sold at 5C
cents on the dollar, at the Chicago Cheap Store
rs Main Street, opposite Court ST.
years subscription to- good Magazine or
newspaper is 4 good Christmas present. Call at
Osmap * Hapeman's and subscribe for your
choice.
Excitement IN the Clothing Trade. NJ. Stiefel
is making biz excitement in clothing; over
coats for $3.50, $780, $500, 5000, $3.50, $500 and
S1OOO Call and see Them
The early bird catches the worm. If you don't
rant any worm, still 20 early to Forbes & Geh
rings while their stock of holiday goods is fresh
and full, and make your selection.
Remember to call at Mrs. Sneider's tobacco
store La Sale street, for Opera, Reiras, Royal
Seal, celebrated American five cent cigar, Pearl
and other choice brands of cigars; also all kinds
of smoking and chewing tobacco. The best is
the cheapest
change of time on the c., b. Il q. Railroad
is announced this week, as follows: The mail
and passenger going north leaves seven min,
utcs earlier, !. e., at 1888 instead of $40 p. NJ,
accommodation freight sought, five minute:
earlier, /. T.. at $40 instead of 5:l5 T. VI.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

The New YORK OBSERVER Is OUT wln lis
prospectus for the Jttyfth ycar. it isa largo
paper of the iirst-class, and should be IN every
famv in the land. Those who do not take II
should send for specimen copy at once, or,
better yet should send the price for year. ANY
person desiring a comprehensive weekly news
paper, filed with just the news that every FAM
" wants, and free from claptrap or ohjcctlona-
bic matter of any kind, will hardly do better
than to send ssh to 5. |. Prime X Co., - ParF,
Row, New York, and receive the OBSERVER post.
paid
Single copies for sale, and subscriptions re-
cciyed, by Osman * EIapcman, Ottawa, liz.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
Forbes andGchriug
Gu, This out. IL May save Your Life.

There l. no person living but wl-i S.i.,r, more
or les with Lung Disease, Coughs, Colds or Con
sumption, vet some would die rather tnan pay
- cents Tor bottle of medicine that would cure
them. Dr.. 4. Bosghccs syrup has iAie'S oerh
wordruus cures a-tonish every one that tiles IL
II YOU doubt what We say in print cut out this
aud take II to your Druggists. FORBES y Gchring,
and get a sample bottle for lOc-1i' AID Try u OF
, 4 regular size Tor - cents, '"'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

The State, County Town and City Taxes for
1876, are now due. As they are much less than
last year, (about two.thlrds,) it is hoped every
person will pay promptly and save trouble and
expense. Please have the funds ready for me
when | call, or hand them to Mr.. Asa Hoffman,
who is authorized to receive and receipt for all
taxes paid to him. Please take your last years
receipts along, and obligc K. o. Blaze
(ollprtOr
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Crrsets, kd gloves, silk ties, ladies and gents
hose. towels, embroidery, ladies' trimmed hats
collars and cuffs. ladies', gents and childrent
underwear, at less than jObbers prices, at Chica
go Cheap Store Nam street, opposite Court st
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
w.2w. In. 2 Nj. 8 NJ. GIN. ~.
Twelve lines of Agate make one square.

Twelve lines OF Agate make one sQusIe.
Advertisements not under contract must b. plainly
marked the length of time they will be contin
ueda and charged for unit! ordered out.
Business professional cards tnct exceeding nvelles
Inserted at Ave dollars per five lines dol
ar per line extra.
Transient advertising in all to be paid strictly in
dvance.
II Yearly advertisers disseminating their advertise
before heexpatoa of the contract will be charg
the full rates as Extra charge Will also be made
or dissolution and not connected with their
regular business.
Local notices, fifteen cents per line.
n In win tnese terms be departed from
II The date on the slip which the subscribers name
printed indicates the time when the subscription expires
Persons who have paid for the FREE TRADER should be
careful to notice that the date the slip corresponds to
the date which they have paid and at notify the
publishers OF any discrepancy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
KID GLOVES.
Silk scarfs, gloves and neckwcar for holiday
presents, at \. Frank ~ Cos.
New Directory.

Bowman's new Picture and Frame Store is 10.
Gated in Wather's new marble front building,
formerly occupied by Cash y Co. Bowman's
gallery, as usual, is located in Checvcr's block
Strangers and residents OF the city and county
are always welcomed at Bowmans, where COM
petition is defcd in quality Of work, variety,
style aud prices of goods kept for sale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Parkcr's Hair Balsam is the best and clcanc.
preparation ever made for restoring gray han
to it, original color. 1t is entirely harmless ana
free from the impure Ingredients that render
many other preparations injurious. L. removes
dandruH, stops the HAIR falling ont ana restores
The perTrc,ly natural color II is cNquisitly per
fumcd. and so perfectly and elegantly prepared
o., to make it Il toilet luxury, Indispensable to
those who have once used H.
Ask your druggist for it. NoF. ,'Ih' ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

They 90 faster than ever, at the remarkably
low figures, at the great closing out sale, Yellow
Cor.cr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

C,gAMEas.-Of all good sweets, send us
dimes worth Of those chocolate or maple cara
me, from tn. lie Bon Ton.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
scott Bros, 81 COS

Cheap holiday sale is attracting large number
of people.
The following lines of goods have been placed
on sale this week, and your inspection invited:
One hundred pieces of dress goods 10 be clos
ed at the following low prices;
At 12isc., worth 20c,; at 2Gc., worth SOC; at
25c., worth 4Oc; at Doc, worth Doc. at Soc,
worth 7jc.
Blacl: SHtS (bcst makes imported) AZ Sl25,
worth $3.50; at $lGj, worth $500; at 50 90, worth
$3.50
Black cashmcres at 75c worth @lO0; at $l00,
worth Sl.2j.
Black alpacas and bnliantnes at greatly re-
duced prices.
KID GLOVES.
The best stock in the city, large assortment,
new shades: 15c 81. 90, S125, in two buttons; al
so full lines in white and tinted.
NOTIONS AND FANCY GOODS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
We are now offering an elegant line of fancy
goods selected especially for the present trade,
to which we invite your special attention.
SCOTT Bios. x Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Marked down again. When W. Stiefcl * Co
say marked down prices, they mean business
overcoats way down.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Beautiful bracket lamps, all complete with IT
Hector, for 80 cents at the ~ Cent Store. Usua
price, $3.50.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
Cpnnln;iu,lpry.

On Thursday evening OF this week the follow
ng officers Of Ottawa Commandcry, No. 10, X
T., were elected:
f. II. Smith, + c.; Il. NJ. McArthur Gen; j. l.
Morrison, Capt Gen; Geo. J. Burgess, Preate
". L. Titus, 8. Warden G. ID. Trimbc, j. War
den; II. c. Nash, Treasurer; J. II. Nash, Record
er; II. A. McCaleb, Standard Bearer; j. II. Wild
mer, Sword Bearer; l.. A. Rising, Warden; D. L
Gregg, Capt Of the Guards.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
Gand Rally at :. {. Barne,,'s

Gand Rally AT :. {. Barne;t's
for all kinds of clothing cheaper than the cheap.
est. OyercoatS in great varieties, hats, caps and
furnishing goods Call and get your bargains.
CHOICE HOLIDAY GooDs.-Mrs. Schneider, to.
bacconist, on La Sale St, has very large and
nicely selected stock Of pure, imported Havana
cigars, besides mcerschaum and briar pipes
smokers sets, very elegant, and Other articles es
pccally designed for no day presents.
WRITING DEsKs--A very large assortment at
Cash's, cor La Sale and Madison -.
/ CAyprrs-Thc lie BOn-ron has a sp!eLd.d
stock Of plain and fancy candies, and candy toys
RosE N BLOOM, Miss Alcott's new Book, at os
man * IIapemans.
Ulster and cape oyercoats for little boys, cheap
at A. Frank * Cos.
We hear that the cheapest aud the incest
place TO board i, at the Clifton House.
Home made candies - cents a pound al Pier
cues.
II. wal,her i, king candy and oy,,er seller O
Ottawa.
Beautiful vases. - cents pair at the % Cen
Store.
DcLLs-The cheapest and largest stock in o.
itawa, at Cashs.
SORRENTO CARVINGS, something new aud pref
,y, at osman & Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Choice Minnesota spring -four &S.25 per hun
dred, warranted a. good IS any -four sold ia TIT
city, at Eagle NILS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

No need to stop smoking for sake of economy
when you can get Smith n Rsings Key West
for } cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Try pair of those shecp-lincd boots for mem
wear at Child IL Phipps's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

STEwEp.-Oystcr eating has Lccomc a luxury
in this town since the new edition Of the 1t
Bon-TOn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

CuRoMos New and novel chromos, colorcd
pictures of flowers and fruits at Bowman's New
Picture Store formerly occupied by Cash d Coz
The Directors Of the Mineral Spring Co. hclC
meeting on Wednesday evening last and elect
ed Henry Mayo president, Andrew Lynch vice
president, j, O. Harris secretary, !. L. Scot
treasurer.
4 resolution was passed requiring the sccro
tary to present at the next meeting "a list Of de.
lnquent stock holders, and the intention is tC
forfeit all unpaid stock at that time.
The new board Of directors evidently mean
business" and we may hope to see this spring
appreciated, as it deserves to be, before The
close OF another year
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

CuLDRES', TREl-rEE.-A case Tor pens, Teu
cil-. sponge &c. with rule attached, for sale o.
Usman * Hapeman's Every school boy ant
girl should have one.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

For your fine and stylish cloihin you mus; z.
and sec 4. Frank * Co.'S stock and prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Ladies' and gents fine shoes 4 specially a.
Child y Phipps's,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Fastidious smokers use only Smith * Rising
Imperial, as The best cigar out.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Excelsior Diaries of all sizes and STYLES Of
binding at Qsman * Hapcmann.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

WANTED to Be-, g., $1,000 on good farm real
e. tate security =. dies K. W. at this olI!ce.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Eight more boardcrs can be accommodated at
The Clifton House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Books of Poetry, Biography, History, Juvenile
Books, Fine Gift Books, Bibles and Prayer Books
At Osman Il Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Diariesi Diarics ,

Picture cord, silver wire, picture nails and
picture mattings at Bowman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

up at once j; The, do not wan, extra costs 20 pay
J. CHgl,Ts,,NS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Pains in Duck. H,1d, Hr1rt. A'u,g7, HLoD"o',un
Vuaalga, LuD,Lago, L,tiico, Rt"yto'," '"p'
Nervous and Eal,.y DiN,dS,s positively cured b'
DIR. FILTERS RHEUMATIC REMEDY ANp LNEt
PILLS, neler tIF when taken as d",r'''
dcc2ly. Sole agency at Tuzcr, Drug store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Ready made clothing my own make for N
cost. No humbuggery. J. CugIsTNANN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
,JOBBING DEPARTMENT.

Ourfsclltics dong all kinds JOB Work, in the
rious styles the surpassed in this section
respectfully solicit those wishing anything aonein
this lineto give CALL By the udicious and liberal use
Of prinersink many mans fortune MS been made and
the Geld is still open. Tryit.
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

aud La Sale county can be procured at Boz"
mans Gallery in Chcayer's block, also AT hi, Pic
ture aud Frame Store adjoining Wa'thor'- cand,
aud toy store
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Leroy ". Fairchild'- celebrated Gold Pen
Osmln * Hapcman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Get your holiday suits at \. Frank * Cos, tn
Peoples Clothicrs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Hor-So successful was thu hop gi7cn 10y lh,
young men, few weeks ago at Willis's, and s..
pleasant, that the managers, NJ. J. Car,w, j. "
Foley, aud VI. J. Dillon, have determined to give
another at the same place on Friday evening
Dec. 2Jjh. Those who shall receive Invitation.
vii, Of course 20, and a jolly time is expected.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

This i positively the last chance TO get Ia,
enormous bargains in fancy goods and notions
nov being offered at the Chicago Cheap Store
llj Main St, opposite Court st.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Pure home made caramcls and candics, al II
Walthcr's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
1890, $500, $500.
NEW AUCTION ROOMS,


On Farm p:oi. ~. b. F. LINCOLN,
No. 10 La Sale street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Santa Claus can be seen free Of charge, &c,
week, at II. Walthers boss candy store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

The best oysters in the city are to be lad at
Shaw's for - and - cents per can.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

A fine stock Of new stationery at o'man 4
Ilapcman's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

for all kinds of clothing cheaper than the cheap
est. Ovcrcoats in great varieties, hats, caps anC
furnishing goods. Call and get your bargains.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

DE1DRE, the greatest poem Of the year, at 0:
nan & Hapcman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

selin. out at bargains at j. ChristmaE's Jerr
Woods block Goods at net cost.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

step in and price the goods at shaw's; It won
cost anything.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

BooKs.-A large stock in all styles Of bindini
beautiful gifts, at Cash's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

WRITING DEsKs--Avcry large assortment a
Cash's, cor La Sale and Madison 81.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Geta pair OF those Monitor oyershocs at J. Ne
5afiin's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

CASDiEs.-Thc lie Bon-Ton has sp.eLd.d
stock Of plain and fancy candies and candy toys
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Wax dolls at the % Cent store for &c, Sc, SOC,
Toe and g9c
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

All of those brands Of fine cigars are selling
.Ast az L. Y. Griggs's
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STEwEp.-Oystcr eating has become 4 luxury
in this town since the new edition Of the lie
Bon-Ton.
Eight more boardcrs can be accommodated at
The Clifton House.
Fastidious smokers use only Saith * RanE'S
Imperial, as The best cigar out.
Try pair of those sheep-lincd boots for mems
wear at Child ~ Phipps's.
Ready-madc clothing my own make Tor net
cost. No humbuggery J. CuRIsTNANN.
Get your holiday suits at \. Frank * Cos, the
Peoples Clothicrs.
Santa Claus can be seen free of charge mex;
week, at II. Walther's boss candy store.
Selling out at bargains at J. ChristmaHs :, Jerry
Woods block. Goods at net cost.
DEIDRE, the greatest poem Of the year, at Os-
man & Hapcman's.
BooKs-A large stock in all styles Of binding,
beautiful gifts, at Cash's.
Geta pair of those Monitor overshocs at J. Ne.
saffln's.
All Of those brands Of fine cigars are selling
.ast al E. Y. Griggs's.
Wax dolls at the % Cent Store for PC, BIC, SOC,
Toe and 99c.
New ant pretty millinery holiday goods at Mrs
Gregg's, ve=y cheap. See them.
Best lot Of toys in town, al Piergues.
Box paper at the 20 Cent Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Box paper at the % Cent Store.
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We have lust received Bankrupt Lot OF New Soft Coal
Base Burner Heating Stoves Which will be sold at hall
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-10-08

Tho " Costiy Experiment" Of Train Agents on
the PENNSYLVANIA Road.

On the LIST of last June the managers of
the Pennsylvania ilr0ad introduced on their
line corps OF three hundred train agents, to
perform the duties on passenger trains hitherto
done bv conductors. The train agents were
supplied with a uniform OF dark blue cloth,
with metallic buttons and n regulation cap. This
innovation was looked upon with ill-favor by
the conductors. who saw In the new movement
their own degradation and probable nnal dis
charge. some of the train agents, who had been
taken from counting houses and had never
travelled twenty miles from home, grew rogant
and dictltorial to the conductors. who, though
nominallyln charge OF each train, were only
one remove from the brakemen.
Recently all experienced conductor said ;
- have been on the road for nearly sixteen
year,. having worked up from the bot
tom round Of the ladder and now |
rest under the modification Of be-
ing a sort Of an attendant upon beardiess
train agent. when he wants - stop the Il. in
70 let "a passenger on or Oh. he beckons TO me
tmue iOusly. and L. Ike a Brakeman, pun the
bell cord lhru, again, when the train Stous |
get ON ia" plltfora. nelp tho women and chill
moves Of sat down either In the baggage car or
q passenger coach like 81 iuehton bottle, or a
whipped school hoy, waiting tor the agent to
give me something 10 do. An experiment
Yes, should sly IL was an experiment., and If
tho stoc kholders only knew what a costly one Il
was, I'm thinking they'd nave tneir fingers
In rom SCOTS hlr. Three or four of us
were figuring IN these tram agents. and here ls
aTougu estimate OF thcir cost; they have three
hundred on duty Each receives s7b month,
or S2!.J01 for the whole batch for ono month {;
~ lney have been EMPLOYED nearly i've N onths.
II foDts up grand total ~ nearly 10000.
That's one Item The next Is that Of UNI rms.
Each 81 these fellows was presented with a
dark cloth rig, when c 81 as or $3.50 for
the whole. AS regards collecting fares. we have
ed them closely, for II wts Tor our benefit
that we did 40, and we are perfectly satisfied
| that each train agent loses a dollar q day for
| the company. BY this do not mean That they
knock down. but IL l. lost pY heir own
| stupidity. as they overlook fares and are easily
| convinced Of errors by sharp passengers. Al a
! do lar "A dav. which il our lowest estimate, tho
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