Middletown transcript., 1877-07-21

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was read stating that they were Of the opin-
ion fwith but one dissenting voice) that the
price could not be reduced. A letter from
Edward Blanchard, a cartman in Jersey City,
was also read. and for the time created quite
a stir. BE said that be would cart for two
aud n half cents, that the commission were in
league with cartmen, as they received twenty
per cent for their share. 4 petition Of some
length from the commission men in New York
was read, asking that all peaches for New
England be concentrated in New York and
sell there for re-shipment at the expense ofthe
purchasers The remark that the request was
1.-THE coolest thing out of DOORS" LAID that
lengthy document on the table with such
haste, that there is no likelihood Of it ever
seeing daylight again.
On motion Of William Green the committee
was continued
VIM. Hanford, of New York, by request
was granted the privilege Of The floor. The
gentleman said that be had come to Middle
town 10 company with Wm. Luskas, a COM
miiiee from the Cartnlen's Association of
Washington Market There are many of You
gentlemen who know the trouble Of getting
your fruit to market from the cars. Doubt
less many of you do not We have to rely
upon reliable men and pay them high wages.
We have TO get up about the time you are 60
Jug 10 bed, get our horses anil go TO Jersey
CITY and often wait and work all night Some
times waiting for. the trains until late the fol-
lowing morning and not unfrequently un-
I'll the afternoon The rush for the cars after
their arrival is equal to an army charge.
After all this we have great trouble to find the
proper cars, end then have to wait for boat
at the Ferry Our trouble does not end here,
for after crossing we have to wait at the Com
mission House until orders are given where
10 go, and then perhaps travel miles around
the city. Then we have TO go over the same
ground and gather up the baskets and return
them, paying ferry charges again. With FIVE
or six trscks one is doing well TO make two
trips with each per day The accusation that
commission men own teams or get dividend
is the exception and not the rule, and those
who have reduced the price have been sold
out by the sheriff
VIM Green, chairman Of the Committee on
Freights then handed to the Secretary and
had read as a part Of their report the open
letters of the committee (which have already
been published) The gentleman then said
that Mr.. Hinekley had Disseminated against
the peach growers Of this section in favor of
others, and instanced the rate of freight from
Still Pond, Maryland and that freight could
be shipped from Philadelphia over other roads
cheaper than when the freight reached that
city from this road. He then quoted deci-
sion OF the Supreme Court ofthe United States
showing that as common carriers railroad
companies could be compelled to reduce their
rates when they extortion upon the people,
Mr.. Hinckley the dictator had Discriminate
against this people and that the Courts or
Legislature should redress their wrongs
Hon r Rsor0c said fhof fba oran f1nrao
should not make the charge against Mr.
Hinekley. That gentleman did not discrimi-
maize against oar people. He was not respon-
sible for the doings Of other roads, and the
gentleman should -etract that unfounded
charge.
Mr.. Green said he would not retract one
word he had said, as be had positive proof
that such was the case and referred to several
gentlemen present as 10 the truth of his re-
marks. That freight was cheaper from Phil
adelphia by other roads than when carried
there from the Delaware Road was true and
be had no doubt Mr.. Hinckley was response
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Mr. Biggs then read an article from the
Philadelphia Times, aud sad that sentiment
had been manufactured against him for de-
Tending an agent with whom be had been do
ing business for some years, and whom be
always found to be an upright honest, hon
orable gentleman, esteemed for bis just and
fair dealing. When such man is called a
dictator | take the liberty to defend him. In
stead Of being responsible for any discrimina-
ton, it was well-known fact that Mr.. Hinek-
ley had done all in his power to have the
rates reduced. That at first he obtained a re-
duction oftwenty-ive per cent. and afterwards
induced the other companies to make the re-
duction thirty per cent.
Mr.. Townsend asked Mr.. Biggs to stop right
there. Why didn't Mr.. Hinckley make the
on his own road2 Why should be
60 abont meddling with other peoples busi-
ness and not give himself what was demanded
of him
After some considerable debate upon the
railroad question, Mr. Roberts offered the fol-
lowing resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved That three cents per basket for the cart
ing Of peaches from Jersey City to New York is all
that growers are willing to pay.
Wm. Green then offered the following
WHEREAS, The peach growers have not been able
through their committees to make satisfactory ar
rangements with the P. W &B. R. R. Co., or any
other companies for the transportation Of their fruit
the various markets and the return Of their empty
baskets, has hitherto been customary but subject
10 high freight charge; therefore be it
ResoIred, That it is the Of this meeting that
the railroads should carry fruit at greatly reduced
rates.
Resolved That if we are not granted reasonable CON
cesson desired it is the duty Of every fruit grower
look for form Of redress through our Courts
and Legislature.
Mr.. B. 7. Biggs offered the following as a
substitute
WEEREAg, The fruit growers in convention assem-
bed have learned from the minority report Of the meet
ing Of June 22d, that committee had been appoint
ed to prepare open letter addressed to the officials
Of the several railroad transportation companies and
WHEREAS, Several publications have appeared in
the columns Of the Philadelphia Times and the VIII
mington EUery EueniHg, which are calculated and
doubtless intended to convey to the public the impress
sion that the aforesaid committee represent the views
and determinations of fruit growers as body; and
WHEREAS, That Aforesaid publications and actions
Of the aforesaid committee must result in injury TO
our best interest fruit growers therefore, be it
Resolred That as individual fruit growers this day
in convention assembled, We do soemnly Protest
express our wishes and views as class, or indiyd
ualy
Resolved, That as our business relations with the
several transportation companies have been Of sat
isaetory character desire to continue the same
and that believe it is the expressed desire upon
the part Of the P W. & B. R. R., to cooperate with
for securing better prices for products, made
in the spirit Of reform and in good faith.
Resolped, That we as shippers on, and patrons OF
the Railroad, recognize the many advantages extend
ed to US both for travel and the transportation OF our
efforts from strictly business standpoint, we believe
interest and those Of the transportation line en-
tirely mutual and each dependent upon the otheri
and being convinced Of the truth Of this ew We do
condemn and depreciate any attempt upon the part
Of any unauthorized person or persons to represent
US having feeling antagouistic to the Railroad com
pany.
Resolred That we invite all transportation compa-
nes to consider the value Of our products and to CO.
operate with us in increasing facilities, assuring
them Of our desire to perpetuate pleasant amicable
relations and believing that such course will realize
the most satisfactory results to consumers transpor
tation companies and ourselves
Resolred That the Secretary be requested to for
ward copies Of these resolutions to the several trans
portation companies and the public press.
Mr.. Biggs substitute was defeated by a
vote OF 10 10 8.
Then Mr.. Green resolution came up, when
the call for yeas and nays was made. This
created cpmmotion. Those votiAg in favor
saying, ''Yes, publish our names, we are
neither afraid or ashamed" Then all got to
talking at the same time, when rising vote
was taken, resulting in its adoption by vote
Of 10 TO 4.