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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

gas shortage. During the last month the
pudding department has been making only
from two to three heats per turn, but the
finishing department is working full, turn
ing out about 275 tons of finished iron and
steel per turn. Owing to the lack OF gas,
about 35 men at this mill are idle.
At Oliver Bros. & Phillips, lack of gas
has made it necessary to fall back on coal in
the pudding department or 42 furnaces,
% have heen changed, as far as we can
learn, and these are using the slack and
cold blast process, which was the general
fuel mostly used by this company previous
to the adoption of gas. 1t is likely that
superheated steam and slack will be gener.
ally used in the mill.
New Steam and Slack Process.
This is the same process as is used in the
entire pudding department of the Vesuvius
Mill, OF Moorehead Bros. & Co., and the
Kensington Mill, of Lloyd, Son & Co. This
process is the newest substitute for fuel in
pudding furnaces, and it is claimed its cost is
only one-half that of gas. The furnace used is
the same as that used for coal. 1t is charged
with slack coal, and the combustion is
forced by the introduction beneath the
CRATE bars of superheated steam. The bars
are so placed as to admit steampipe open
ings, so arranged that there is constant
blowing upon the bed of slack. BY this
force the combustion is made SO complete
that there is very little smoke and cinder.
A kind of water gas is produced by the de-
composition of the steam, but there is said
to be total absence of moisture.
Park Bros. & Co. are building an eight
and ten-inch natural gas main from the
Wildwood field to their Black Diamond
Steel Works on Thirtieth street, costing
$50, 900, in order to insure sufficient supply
for their works.
1t is thought that by the first of the year
all the mills now undergoing change to
coal will be in a position to run steady.
Operations during last month were greatly
the pudding furnaces, and the production oi
muck iron during the month was not over
&c, 900 tons.
Sundry Repairs and Reopenings.
Furnace D, of the Edgar Thomson plant
of Carnegie Bros. & Co., at Braddock, was
blown out recently for refining and general
repairs. At the Soho furnace of Moore
head & Co., all repairs have been completed,
On the 1st inst, the large furnace A, of the
near McKeesport, controlled by some
officials of the National Tube
Works Company, was blown in in the
presence of many invited guests.
The Edith Furnace, in Lower Allegheny.
has been leased by this company. 1t has been
casting on the present lining since October,
1888, with favorable prospects of continuing
another year. When that time comes il
will be blown out and dismantled apd built
up as No. to the two new Monongahela
furnaces, to which fourth is to be added.
Furnace B of this plant will probably be
blown in in January. The new No. 3 Isa-
bella has just been lighted up. Mrs. Ken.
nedy, wife of the Superintendent, performed
the ceremony.
The most recent reports state that there
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
THE EZPIA7ION OF DAVID SCO77.
T Concluded from Last TueSddy.1

uneasily of business complications and
vanishing joints of roast; upon Catherine,
turning her fair hair to gold, her eyes to
Jewels, her flushing cheek and tiny ear to
sunset clouds, to sea shells, or to anything
else that might seem appropriate to the
poeticaI fancy of the lover; finally, it gloved
warmly over the two young men with all
the impartiality Of Catherine herself It
contrasted Michaeps handsome Irish face
with David's Northern fairness, and so en-
hanced and equalized the good looks Of
both, that in point of beauty alone it was
impossible to decide which deserved the
preference. The stormy wind, rattling at
the door, mingled with GATHERINGS light
words, and set Michael quoting:
"'Fate and fortune come without knock
ing said he. "Give us your answer cam
didly tonight, Catherine; for who can tell
if in three weeks time we shall be here to
receive il? You, as you say. may stop down
there at your aunt's altogether, or a sudden
whim may seize me to take ship to the anti
podes, and never be heard of again."
''In that case," cried Catherine, my an
sver can be of no importance to you"
"Oh, it would be something to meditats
on in the watches of the nightp' he an
swered, and his blue eyes drew hers and
held them fixed for one pensive moment
upon his own. A deeper color came to her
cheek.
"Have you nothing to mediate on with
out that?" she asked him, smiling; and
Michael thrust careless hand lnto,his
breast.
"Ah, to be sure! there are plenty of nice
girls down at Hardsmouthp' he said. 81
will mediate upon Maggie or on Lip
GATHERINGS smile only deepened, and
David, for ever on the watch, tur ned pale.
Just now it appeared to him there had
passed glance of secret understanding be-
tween the two. He looked darkly at
Catherine, who turned toward him face of
child-like innocence; he looked at his friend,
but found no more in Michael's triumphant
expression than he was we'll used to- Michael
was always sanguine; up to the very brink
of disaster his Celtic impetuosity knew no
check, his self-confdence was never one
whit abashed. He lived gaily in the present
moment, with neither regrets for the past nor
fears for the future.
David took life more seriously; he was of
a religious turn of mind. He ardently de-
sired to save his soul, but he likewise framed
plans to conquer Fortune. Lately Catherine
mad become the center and source of all his
day dreaming, and he thought even more of
winning her for his wife than of making
money or obtaining grace. His worldly
position was better than Michael's and he
believed he should have the old mans good
word.
The last mad wind-whirl had disturbed
Eames, and his comfortless position in the
chair on the top of a plentiful meal had
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

very best of beer and the result shows that
it is becoming known. You may depend
upon it that Pittsburg will make better
crease in the brewing business"
Following are given the figures of the in
crease in the consumption OF beer all over
the country. as compiled for the Western
Bre,cer. According to that journal it shows
a marvellous increase. The sales for the six
months ended October 81, were II, ,119, $40
barrels, against 15O66. .O91 barrels for the
same months of 1885, This is an increase of
2,O53, 579 barrels, or more than 13 6-1O per
cent.
The following table shows the number Of
barrels of beer sold in the months of May,
June, July, August, September and October
for the past four years:
THE COUNTRY's BUSINESS,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
Total a. 1872 ST. a. IA oaO 15 Ose Os H. 1g SO

The largest increase ever made was ago.,
1893 barrels for the II months ending April
80, 1884.
The sales for the whole year ending April
30, 1883, were only II, BAG, 424 barrels, or but
little more than the first six months of the
current year, and for the year ended April
80, 1875, they were only 1888, 72O barrels, or
considerably less than one-half as much as
for the past sex months.
The Brea1er adds: "That the United
States is fast becoming the great beer drink
ing nation of the world is clearly shown by
the foregoing figures
The business of making beer in Pittsburg
has not only grown rapidly of late, but that
Of manufacturing beer-making machinery is
keeping pace with it. Pittsburg and ALE.
gheny brewers machinery manufacturers
are now receiving and filling orders from all
over the United States. A model new brew
cry almost entirely fitted up by Pittsburg
and Allegheny manufacturers is that of G.
j. Renner, Jr., at youngstown, o., just COM
pleted on the site of the City Brewery, which
was burned down over year ago after its
boiler explosion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
Linen Tea Cloths,
Special Bargain.

1 case of 56-ineh German Table Linen (all
linen), 3715c, regular price Zoe.
Damask Towels from 7c to So 80.
Royal Bengal Tiger Rug, Mounted Head,
S65, reduced from 500.
Leopard Rug, Mounted Head, $50,
marked down from $40.
Black Bear Rug, Mounted Head, $50,
marked down from $40.
Hudson Bay Wolf, Mounted Head, S18,
marked down from S25.
Fur Rugs, Plain and Bordered, 81 so up
to S12.
Smyrna Rugs at g 90, regular price "a,
size 30x6O.
SMYRNA Rugs at So 90, regular price s..
Smyrna Rugs at 81. regular price SO
size 4x7 feet.
Moquette Rugs at So, worth 81, size PIX
63.
Moquette Rugs at 81, worth s6 80, size 80
x72
Lace Curtains from SOC to $50 per pair.
Port1ers in Silk, Chenille and Turcoman,
81 80 to S15 per pair and up.
Special bargain in Chenille Portiers
iringed at both ends or with Dado, "a 7H
worth Sc so.
Hassocks and Stools from SOC to 81 81.
Art Squares, IS S12.
Our large stock OF Carpets is still offered
at old prices. No advance yet We are
selling some lines of Carpet sc per yard be-
low what the manufacturers ask us to-day
for the same goods. Buy your Carpets here
and save money.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
HANDKERCHIEFS.
JEW ELRY,

Plated Silver Mugs, 75c to 81 30.
Butter coolers, 81.
Rolled and 14-carat Gold Bracelets, 25c to
$5 80 per pair.
Latest and novelty Stanley and Shake
speare Bracelets. s. 80 per pair.
Ladies and Children's Rings, with set
tings, 25c to 50 80.
Gold Band Rings, handsomely carved, 81
to 50 30.
Serpent Rings, 81 to S.
Pendants, Necklaces, Breastpins and Ear
rings, 10c to s. 30.
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A Few of Many Suitable Gifts.

Ladies' and gents handkerchiefs, from
low to fine grades. in silk and linen, in at
tractive boxes, liz, 1-6, Il dozen each. We
call special attention to our immense variety
of extra fine handkerchiefs at 25c.
In fine leather goods we offer pocketbooks,
satchels, shopping bags, belts, etc., in wide
assortment, gloves and hosiery, embracing
staples and novelties. BIBER & EAsToN.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
JACKETS AND WRAPS

Fur-Trimmed Jackets from S15 to S35.
Fine Mattelasse Jackets from $40 to $S3.
Astrakhan-Trimmed Jackets from Ss 80
to S12.
Cheviot, Diagonal and Cloth Jackets from
So up.
Stockinette Jackets from 50 30 to $12 80.
Seal Plush Jackets, $40 to S35.
Seal Plush sacques. s14 to S45.
Seal Plush Newmarkets, S35 to $50.
Wraps in Cloth and Diagonal, $S to $40.
Plush Wraps, S14 to $50.
Newmarkets in Cloth from s. to S25.
Alaska Sealskin Jackets, $125 to $225.
Fur Capes from S. to $50.
Astrakhan Capes, So 70 to $40.
Fur Muffs from 35c to $50.
Fur Sets from S. to S65.
Ladies' Made-up Suits, Sc to Ss5.
Ladies' Gossamers and Mackintoshes,
81 25 to SIG.
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Watches.

Elgin, Waltham, Dueber, Hampden, Col
umbus, Rockford, Howard, in beautiful
gold cases, for ladies and gents, and for boys
in silver cases, plain or engine turned; guar
anteed good timekeepers, at
HENRY TERHEYDEN's
The Smithfield Street Jeweler
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
AUCTION.

Watches, Diamonds, Jeuelry and Silver
ware, Etc,
ATNo. 533 sMITHFIELD STREET.
Positively this stock will be sold to the
highest bidder without reserve, as am de-
termined to close out this stock. Come and
buy your Christmas presents at your own
price. Sales every morning, afternoon and
evening until all is sold. Store for rent and
fixtures for sale. D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

DON'T allow yourself to trife with cold,
and so encourage the development Of some
latent pulmonary or bronchial disease, which
often ends fatally. You had better cure your
cough or cold by promptly resorting to DR..
D. James Expectorant, an old-time remedy
for all coughs, lung and throat affections.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
UNI BRELLAS.

26-inch Imported English Gloria, 81 30.
26-inch Rainbow Silk, Oxidized Handles,
guaranteed, So 30.
26-inch Natural Stick, Gold and Silver
mounted, Paragon Frame, Puritan and
Connestoga Silk, guaranteed for q year,
So 80, 81 % and So
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

OUR stores will be kept open every even
ing previous to Christmas.
BIBER & EAsToN.,
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GIVES stimulation to the overworked.
Iron City Brewing Co. Slayer. Tel. 11S6.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

RECOMMENDED incidentally. Iron City
Brewing Co.'S lager. Telephone 11S6.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
Great Sacrifice in
MILLINERY.

All our Trimmed Hats and Bonnets that
sold for s., $40, S12, s14 and up have all
been marked down to S5.
All untrimmed Felt Hats and Bonnets
that sold from 9Oc to 81 40 marked down to
50c.
Those that sold from 81 30 to 81 80 down
to 81.
Special Ribbon and Feather bargains, also
Wide Sashes for evening wear are also
here
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

Suggestions for
Christmas Presents.
LADIES.
White Cambria and Swiss Aprons. 25c to
81.
All the leading makea in Corsets from
medium to finest Satin, 50c to So 90.
Black Cashmere Gloves, 21 to 65c.
LADIES' GLOVES.
Kid Gloves at 5Sc, 75c and 81.
Special at 81 20. Four-button Kid Glove,
worth 81 rs. Best ever sold for the money.
Every pair warranted. Mousquetaire and
Suede Gloves 8-button lengths, 81 to 50.
Ladies' Fur Tops, lined, Kid Gloves, $40 to
81 25. Also the world renowned Dent Kid
Glove, 81 70 and 81; patent fasteners.
Fine Cashmere Hose, Soc to 81.
Silk and Cashmere Mixed, 81 81.
Six hose from Ioc 10 % ou.
HANDKERCHIEFS.
200 different patterns Hand Embroidered
Handke-chiefs. 25c.
Ladies' All-Linen Handkerchiefs. pinch
initial, n dozen in box. 81 so per box.
Ladies white Hemstitched Handkerchief,
1-inch initial, 10c each or 81 dozen.
Il 4 IT,,
broidered Edges, 50c to 81.
Ladies' China Silk Initial Handker-
chiefs, 25c.
Embroidered China Silk and Scalloped
Edges from 35c to 81 80.
225 Colored Silk Handkerchiefs reduced
to soc, worth Toe.
Black Refer Scarfs, Surah Silk, only 81.
White Silk Muf1ers, 75c to 50 IS.
Hand-run Spanish Scarfs, 81 80 to SO.
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Suggestions for

Suggestions for
Christmas Presents.
GENTS.
Gents Kid Gloves, 75c to 81 80.
Fur-Lined Gloves, Toe to 81 70.
Driving Gloves, SOC to 81 so.
Woolen Gloves, 35c to 81 80.
Laundered Shirts, 75c to 81 70.
Unlaundered Shirts, SOC to 81.
Night Shirts, 50c to 81 80.
Socks or Halt Hose in Wool, Cashmere,
Merino, Silk and Wool Mixed and Lisle
Thread, 10c to S5c.
NECKWEAR.
Teck, Four-in-Hand and Puff and String
Ties, 10c to 81.
Suspenders, 15c to 81 80.
Linen Collars, Cuffs, Cuff Buttons, Studs,
Cuff and Sleeve Holders, 10c to 50c.
Smoking Jackets, S5 to SIG 30.
Fine Cardigan Jackets. 81 80 to 50 10.
Worsted, Cashmere and Silk Muff1ers, 10c
to So.
Natural Wool, Camel's Hair Shirts and
Drawers, etc.. 25c to 50 %.
Flannel and Jersey Overshirts Toe to 81.
Gents Umbrellas, 28-inch Buckhorn
Handles, Gold and Silver Mounted Natural
Sticks, So 30 to $40 80.
Gents All-Linen Handkerchieis, two
inch initial, 25c.
Gents China Silk Initial Handkerchief,
Doc to 81.
BOYS.
Flannel Waists. 81 to So.
Bicycle Hose, 25c.
Boys Double Knee Hose, 25c and 3oc.
Boys Ribbed Hose, SIC to SIC.
KID GLOVES.
Lined with Fur Tops, 75c to 81 30.
Woolen Gloves, 25c to 50c.
Unlaundered Shirts, 45c.
Boys Ties, 10c to 81.
Suspenders, loo to SOC.
Collars and Cuffs, 10c to 25c.
Woolen, Cancels Hair and Merino Under
wear, 25c to 81 80.
One and two piece Suits for Boys of ~,
and years.
Nice Kilt Suits for Boys from 21S to 6
years.
Fine Suits for Bows,
One-piece Suits for Boys 21I, 8, 4 and 8
years, 81 25 to s. 81.
Two and three-piece Kilt Suits, 2H, 3, 4
and years old, 50 25 to SO 30.
Two-piece Boys Jersey Suits, 4, 5, 6 and
years, So 80 to Sc.
Two-piece Cashmere Suits. Jacket and
Pants. to IA years, 81 80 to $40.
Three-piece Cashmere Suits, jacket, Vest
and Pants, IL to Is years, 81 30 to $40.
Boys Odd Pants, 4 to IA years. 42c to
81 30.
Boys Overcoats, large and handsome
variety, ~ to 18 years, 81 75 to $13.
Boys Hats. 48c to 81.
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Ladies' Underwear.

Ladies' Natural Wool, Camel's Hair,
Merino Cashmere, Jersey, Lisle Thread,
Gauze and Silk Underwear from 25c to s..
Ladies' Muslin and Cambria Underwear
from 25c to So.
Special bargains in Ladies' Sleeveless
Jersey Ribbed Jackets now 81, were 81 30.
Ladies' Zephyr Nubias and Hoods, 30c to
81.
Underskirts in Alpaca, sateen. Flannel,
Satin, Cloth and Knitted, 81 to ~ each.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

md dappUprh for
Gentleman Girl and Boy invited and Christmas Display The colossal display
To help DESIRABLE PRES
store in md look Iaund
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Christmas Presents.
LADIES.

shawls, single snd double. Woolen Shawls
in Plain Plaids, Checks, Stripes and Gray,
from 81 to 81 so.
Fine Shawls in Beaver, Velvet and Hima-
lava, from S. to $40.
Black Cashmere Shawls, single and
double. 81 30 to SIS.
Paisley or Broche Shawls, $6 70 to S25.
Colored Cashmere and Shetland Knit
Shawls, 81 to 81 30.
Embroidered Black Fichus, 200 of them,
Just came in, beautiful goods, an elegant
present for Grandma, all prices, from 81 25
to S37 so.
Ladies' House Jerseys, 81 to "a 30.
Special bargain in Silk Jerseys, s13 90
quality marked down to $40; $40 quality
marked down to 81 30.
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Campbell & Dick.
Campbell 4 Dick.

X Campbell Dick Campbell Dick Campbell Dick Campbell Dick Cam
Store till p Saturday. Monday
Day DIV Day.
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ART
DEPARTMENT

Silk Tides, Hand-Painted, 75c to IS 80.
Plush Cushions, 50 80.
Silk Head Rests, 75c to 81 %.
Handkerchief, Glove. Blotter, Whisk and
Shaving Gases, 50c to 81 IS.
Trimmed Fire Screens, 81.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-11
She Stuck to Her Fad.
Clara Belle.

There are usually large number Of fads
utilized commonly by the fashionable young
girls in New Y ork, but as a rule each one of
them making pretensions to 'smartness, "
has little private fad of her own that dis
tinguishes her from the herd. The most
persistent and consistent worker of a pri-
vate fad that have yet known is a fine
looking girl who was married in a Fifth
avenue church few days ago. This girl
has been in society for three seasons, and
in all that time she had been remarkable for
her beauty and for a rather irritating &C.
centricity.
She made practice of always being a
trihe late at an event. II there is one point
upon which etiquette roots itself it is ON the
demand of promptness at every engage
ment. This beauty was perfectly aware Of
this. 1t took her just few weeks in the
early part Of her first season to discover
that the guests at any sort of a function ar
rived almost in a body during the five
minutes proceeding the appointed time. She
noted that by conforming to this custom
she became lost as an individual and her
arrival was not taken the count cf that she
felt IL deserved. 1t was then that hosts and
hostesses began to note that this imperious
child Invariably kept dinner waiting for
fully five minutes. When she did come her
fresh, hearty, lovely entrance dispelled the
impatience of the entireGcompany, ana she
had the satisfaction of feeling that she had
made an impression.
AS have said, the unique girl was mar
ried few days ago. The groom was at the
altar at the stated time. For fifteen min
utes the clergyman, the organist and the
audience were impatiently awaiting the
advent of the bride When the good humor
of the occasion had well nigh been exhausted
the doors swung back and the bride ap-
peared on the arm of her father. The latter
looked nervous and worried. but the girl
was fairly radiant in the proud conscious
ness that she had brought her fad to
glorious contamination. how far the new
wife will carry her habit in the domestic
exercises is an interesting question that her
husband will not be likely to answer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-11
RAIL AND CROssTIR.

General Passenger Agent E T. Charlton,
Of the Central, will leave Sunday to attend
the annual meeting of the Southern Passen-
Ger Association, at Virginia Beach, near
Norfolk.
The Order of Railway Conductors will
have its annual picnic and excursion Satur-
day, June 2S, at Tybee, with excursions
from Millen on the main stem, and Lyons,
on the Savannah and Western division.
Chairman Cooley of the interstate COM
merce commission has apparently recov-
cred all his old-time vigOr. He has now
entered on a vigorous campaign against
ticket scalpers, and, as soon as he has his
facts in hand, will ask natiopal legislation
on a class of people whom ne has denom-
mated "the abomination of the railroad
business: parasites who live on the lifeblood
of railroads, but whom the railroads are too
weak or cowardly to drive out OF busines S. u
Chairman Cooley has written circular
letter to western general passenger agents,
the following being a copy:
DEAR SIR-Nothing Is more noticeable to one
who gives even a casual attention to the rail-
road business of the country than the fact that
in all considerable towns there are persons who
are doing a large as well as a prosperous bust
ness in the sale of tickets for passenger trans
p9rtation though they seem not to be in the
service of the road. The inference is that the
tickets are either issued under circumstances
which would not bear investigation, or
for some reason, after having been
properly purchased, have not been made
use of by the persons who bought
them, or only used for a part of the distance
which the persons purchasing were entitled to
travel thereon. From the controversies which
arise when these tickets come to be used it
would be inferred that they are sold, sometimes
at least, in disregard of the conditions under
which they were originally issued, and pur-
chasers are either refused passage on them
altogether or are subjected to great annoy
ance and Inconvenience before they are re-
ceived.
Your attention is directed to this subject for
the purpose of obtaining your views upon the
following questions:
l. Whether the existence of this business is
not a serious public evil.
2 Whether the profits of the business and the
cost CT transacsihg 1t do not necessarily either
come from the revenues of the railroad compa-
MES or tend to increase the charges which they
impose upon passenger traffic with a view to a
sufficient revenue.
3 What are the chief causes which afford a
field for the business, and which are responsible
for its existencel
4. If, in your opinion, the business should be
brought to an end, what remedy or remedies do
you suggest for that purpose? A full and free
expression of your views is invited, and you
need not limit yourself to the questions above
proposed. Very respectfully,
THOMAS NJ. COOLEY, Chairman.
A sample answer has been returned to
Chairman Cooley by general passenger
agent acknowledging that scalpers would
go out of business in day if railroad COM
panies would maintain their agreements
and recommend interstate legislation to
abolish what the writer declared an unmiti-
gated evil.