The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1885-03-26

oftener II required by the governor to do 80,
make report to the governor OF their doings for
the preceding year, containing such facts state
ments and explanations rs will disclose the &C.
tual workings Of the system Of railroad transpor-
s sn
suggestions In relation thereto - to them may
seem appropriate. They shall also,at such times
as the governor shall direct. examine any par
ticular subject connected with the condition
and management Of such railroads and report to
him in writing their opinion thereon with their
investigate and consider, what, il any, amend
ment or revision of the railroad laws of this state
the best interests OF the state may demand, and
they shall make special biennial report on said
SEC. 10. Examinations OF Railroads. Said
commissioners shall examine into the condition
Ing the business Of railroads in this state 30 far
as the same pertain to the relations of such roads
to the public and to the accommodation and
security Of persons doing business Herewith
and whether such railroad companies, their off,
GERS, directors, managers lessees, agents and
employees comply with the laws OF this state now
corning them. In order to enable said commits
sioners efficiently to perform their duties under
this act, IL is hereby made their duty to cause
on the lines of each railroad often practical
BILE, and, at least once in three 81 months, to
visit each county In the state III which is or
ally inquire into the management of such rail-
road business And for this purpose all railroad
companies and their officers are required to aid
and furnish said commissioners with reasonable
and proper facilities. Said railroad commission
ers or either OF them shall have the right In his
their official capacity to enter and remain during
business hours In the cars, offices or depOts, or
upon the railroads Of any railroad company with
IN this state in the performance Of official duties
But said railroad commissioner shall not directly
or indirectly solicit or request from or recon-
mend to any railroad company, or any officer,
attorney. or agent thereof, the appointment Of
any person or persons to any place or position;
n.lI raj nratin otto
or agent. otfer any place, appointment, or posi-
ton, or other consideration to such commits
sioner Or either OF them, nor to any clerk or EN-
ploye OF said commissioners whatever: neither
shall said commissioners, nor their secretary,
clerks. agents, employees or experts. accept, re-
OF II n any pass sf
ton, and the request or acceptance by them, or
either OF them, Of any such place or position,
work a forfeiture Of the Office Of the said CON-
missioner or commissioners, secretary, clerk Or
| clerks, agent or agents, emDloye or employees,
expert or experts, who shall be guilty thereof.
And any violation OF this section or any part
thereof, shall also be deemed q misdemeanor,
and punishable as such, and any commissioned
who shall reveal any information gained by him
from any railroad company to any other railroad
company or person shall be guilty Of q INSIDE
meanor.
Sec. IL. Power to Examine Books.-The
property, books. records, accounts, papers and
proceedings so far as they relate to the condi-
ton, operation or management Of the road, OF
during business hours be subject to the exam
lnat1on aud inspection Of such commissioners,
ana they shall have power to examine under
oath or affirmation any and all directors, officers,
MANAGERS, agents and employees of any such
railroad corporation and other persons concern
ing any matter relating to the condition and
SEC. IL. May Examine Witnesses, etc.-In
making any examination IS contemplated in
information pursuant to this act said commits
| sloners shall have the power to issue subpenas
| for the attendance Of witnesses, and may adj
! minister oaths. In case any person shall will
| fully fail or refuse to obey such subpoena, it
! shall be the duty Of the district court of any
county, upon application OF the said commis-
| and compel such witness to attend before the
! commissioners, and give his testimony upon
such matters as shall be lawfully required, by
such commissioners, and the said court shall
| have power to punish for contempt, az in other
| cases OF refusal to obey the process and order
| OF such court. Said witnesses shall receive the
| to be paid by the party subpenaing them, AID
| in case such witnesses are subpunaed by the
| commissioners, such fees shall be paid by war
| rants on the state treasury, to he drawn by the
state auditor on vouchers for the same approved
| by said commissioners.
SEC. ID; Penalty Against witnesses.-Any
fuse to obey the process Of said subpoena issued
| by said commissioners and appear and testify as
| therein required shall be deemed guilty Of a
! misdemeanor, and shall he liable to an indct-
ment in any court OF competent Jurisdiction,
| and on conviction thereof shall be punished for
eacn o1ense by t1ne OF not less than twenty
!oOO) dollars, or by imprisonment IN the county
Jail OF not more than thirty 800 days both in
the discretion Of the court before which such
SEC: IA. Penalty AGAINST Railroad Companies
! etc.-Everv railroad company and every officer,
agent or employe Of any railroad company who
report required in this act at the time herein
required, or who shall willfully and
u u1i1 binder delay or ob:truct
duties hereby imposed upon them, shall forfeit
AID pay sum Of not less than one hundred
| 900 dollars nor more than five thousand
l5,OOO) dollars tor each offense. to be recovered
III civil action; and every railroad company
and every officer, agent or employe of any such
atty for every period of ten (lO) days it or he
shall wll1tuIly neglect or refuse to make such
report.
| SEC. IS. Every railroad company or CORPORA
| ton organized under the laws Of this state OF
| doing business therein SHALL upon application,
| permit any person, company or corporation, foI
an annual rental Of one ~ dollar, to construct,
maintain and operate any elevator or warehouse
at any OF its regular waystations. to be used tor
the purpose OF receiving storing and handling
gr;ain; ana such permission shall be granted
| or warehouse and without discrimination as
to persons and in the order of application;
and such railroad company shall also provide
| reasonable side track facilities and running con-
! nect1ons between Its main track and elevators
! and warehouses upon Or contiguous to its right
! OF way at such station. and everv such railroad
! corporation shall permit connections to be made
| and maintained III reasonable manner with its
| side tracks to and from any warehouse or ele.
| where grain is or may be stored. Provided, that
| this shall not be construed SO as to require any
| railroad company to construct or furnish any
| side track OF from its own land. Provided fur.
Their, however. that such elevators and ware
| houses shall not be constructed within one hun.
! dred i!OO) feet OF any existing structure, and
o1,.Sv1 hA Of 20 Sio<o
| buildings, and SO as not to essentially conflict
| with the safe and convenient operation of the
road. And provided further, that where station.
are ten QO) miles or more apart the railroad
| company, when required to do so bv the railroad
and warehouse commissioners, shall construct
and maintain side track for the use Of shippers
| SEC. 16. Every railroad company SHALL upon
reasonable demand, furnish transportation fo1
| all grain stored in such and all elevators and
warehouses;: or offered for shipment in bulk o,
otherw wise. from any established side track .,
! any regular station on Its line, promptly and
! without any discrimination whatever, for o,
aud such railway company shall keep at its sew.
eral stations com i,lete register Of all cars anl
when furnished; aud said register shall be for tn,
| inspection of all persons Interested In all con
troversies In regard to the furnishing of tn.
burden OF proof shall rest with the company o.
corporation seeking to excuse itself for it's re-
fusal or neglect to furnish cars.
SEC. IL. Every such company or corporation
shall furnish cars suitable for the shipments OF
grain In bulk and as here1nbefore provided
| and shall, when loaded, whether from an,
elevator, warehouse or side track, seal the sam,
! and take and safely transport the same to tn,
point indicated by the shipper. or in the direc
ton thereof SO far az it, route may extend, ant
| with reasonable dispatch and 1t reasonable
rates.
SEC. 10. Any person desiring to ship grsir
from any Of tho established side tracks ut AMI
| way station Of any such company Or corpora
ton may do 20 by making application for car,
| for that purpose.
The station agent may collect Of tho person .,
| aDplyinR for cars 4 sum not tn exceed fva *