St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-05
ST. PAUL NEWS.
THE RAILROADS.
4 Ne,c Vanderbilt Route Bettceen Chicago
and Portland, Nc.
[Chicago Tribune, 4th.


Il Ne,c Vanderbilt Route Bettceen Chicago
and Portland, Nc.
Chicago Tribune, 4th.
The impression prevails that an open war
on east-bound passenger rates cannot be
longer avoided, and it is believed that active
hostilites will be commenced within day or
two. The present state of affairs is much
worse than an open war, and subjects the
roads to greater losses. The scalpers are
now selling tickets Chicago to New YORK
for S14, and in some instances for less, ana
they could not do this unless the roads pald
them the difference between the regular ana
the cut rates and leave them profit besides
As matters now are some of the roads get
no more than $40 on frst-class tickets TO
New York, and on second-class and theatre
cal business they are compelled to take still
less. The Grand Trunk and West Shore are
of the opinion that it would be greatly to
their benefit if rates were at once reduced
to $40, or even S., to New York, as in
that case matters would come to focus and
a better disposition would be shown to set
tie existing difficulties. The Erie is in full
harmony with the above reads, but it
hesitates to commence open hostilities, fear
ing that such an action would have disas-
trous effect on passenger earnings,
and owing to its present financial
condition it would prefer to have har-
mony between the various roads re-
stored without resorting to war.
But as all its efforts to bring about an
adjustment to settle the existing difficulties
without resorting to an open warfare have
proved futile, it is expected that it will now
join the Grand Trunk and other anti-Van-
derbilt roads in opening active hostilities, as
it has come to the conclusion that that is the
only means by which the issue can be de-
cided.
That the Vanderbilt roads have fully made
up their mind that a war must be fought is
shown by the fact that they have just per-
fected arrangements fora new route between
Chicago and Portland, via northern New
England, 10 enable them to strike back at
the Grand Trunk in territory which it has
heretofore controlled exclusively The new
line is composed of the Portland d Ogdens-
burg, Boston u Lowell white Mountain di-
visionJ, Montpelier d Wells River, Central
Vermont, Ogdensburg ~ Lake Champlain,
and Rome, Watertown IL Ogdensburg, in
connection with the New York Central,
Michigan Central and Lake Shore daily. The
arrangements for this new line were con-
summated so quietly that it did not become
known until the folders and time tables
made their appearance yesterday. The fact
That the Central Vermont forms part of the
above combination confirms the rumors that
have been in circulation for some time past
10, A. a off,, fI,nf b,l
strong foothold with the Central Vermont,
and that this road intended TO cut loose from
the Grand Trunk as much as possible.
EfcratOrs the 81. PGiH d Manitoba Road.
The st. Paul & Manitoba road has issued
the following circular explaining the
duties OF agents along the line of the road in
in regard to the manner of conducting the
elevator business:
HEADQUARTERS ST. PAUL & MANITOBA ROAD
ST. PAUL, Sept. l, 1884
That agent and others may understand the
terms upon which elevators companies are
leased space for their buildings upon the
station grounds Of the railway company, the
following extract from our lease is given:
x "That they 0he elevator COM
pany) will operate said elevator or grain
warehouse, and perform the business for
which the same is intended and designed, at
fair and reasonable rates, with all persons
requiring the services of said elevator or
grain warehouse, without discrimination or
preference, in favor of any person or corpor-
alton whatsoever, in prompt and efficient
manper, and so that the interests of the
party of the first part and Of all persons doin q
business through or with said elevator or
grain warehouse, shall be justly and fully
subserved, and that they will comply with all
provisions of the laws of this state applicable
to the management and operation of eleva-
tors and grain warehouses therein.n = <
Agents are notified that where it is practic-
able to do so, elevator companies are re-
CURED
First To receive wheat from the farmers
at the usual elevator charges OF two and one
half cents per bushel, preserving the identity
of the v heat whenever required and it is
practicable to DO so, and ship to St Paul,
Minneapolis or Duluth, guaranteeing tie
weight Of such special shipments in the
market to which il is forwarded.
Second. Store wheat for farmers in
special bins, and preserve its identity. when
il is stored in lots sufficient to Ill one or more
bins, when such storage can be supplied,
and still continue taking wheat from far
mers as it may be offered.
Third. Where differences arise between
buyer and seller as to price or grade. the ele
Vator company will consign it to any market
desired, and allow the farmer what the wheat
will bring, less the usual charges.
Outside buyers who may have tickets call
ing for wheat in elevators, should have the
same shipping facilities as the elevator COM
pany. Any failure to ship as required please
report to your superintendent at once
If for any reason the elevator is not re-
ceiving wheat, please report the same at once,
so that if possible, cars may be supplied.
Agents will be expected to see that cars
are promptly loaded and moved from their
station, and be sure to order no more cars
than will be required for each days loading.
such informations as agents can at any
time give to farmers or others regarding
prices, supply of cars, ETC., should be
promptly and cheerfully furnished.
When elevators will not receive and grade
grain, and give tickets therefor, cars may be
furnished if they can be supplied
Agents will keep one of these circulars
posted in conspicuous place in the depot
office or waiting room where it can be con-
veniently referred to by the public.
A. MARVEL, General Manager.
Minneapolis & Pacific RailcaH
Articles of incorporation were filed with
the secretary of state yesterday afternoon OF
the Minneapolis & Pacific Railway company.