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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
COLONEL JOSEPH LGFFeL,
The Smallest Alderman in the World.

Colonel Joseph Lefel. the midget ex
museum freak, was recently elected
the Fifth Ward of Springfield. o., to fill a
vacancy. Leflel is tie smallest official of
the kind in the country. He is forty-six
inches high, weighs sixty pounds, and is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

The Farmers Alliance us the Demo-
cratic party in point of fact in Tennessee.
apparently, for il is there that the Presi-
dent of the State Alliance has been nomi-
nsted by the Democrats for Governor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

ffty-seven years old. He was elected in
the face Of heavy odds, his opponent being
II. G. Marshall. an extremely popular
Democrat. Mir. Lefel was the Republican
candidate, and polled more than the full
vote Of his party. IL will be rather ludi-
crous to see the midget in council, as he
will be hidden by his desk when he takes
the floor % speak. He married q midget;
who still lives. They have two tull-slzed
Children
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

A fun assortment ~ Ouiings reduced - iee
70 pieces % beauuia. TEAMS sgiings rcflosi
10 ili<c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

Returns are not vet complete as to the
industrial statistics and number of farms
in the several counties. DInwiddie county
reports l,slG farms as against l,62l
in lssO-an increase of 1876. Charlotte re-
ports 96s farms, about the same as ten
years ago.
The loss Of population in the counties
is attributed in the main TO the migratory
habits Of the negroes, many OF whom are
away at this time working on the railroad
and other improvements.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
BUNCOMBE DEMOCRATS
Harmoniously Elect Observation-Disclosures
ton of Ashevilie's Heating and
Lighting Company.

tlOn OF
Lighting Company.
Especial telegram 10 tho Dispatch.
AsHrvIILF. n. c.. July 19.-The Bun
combe County Democratic Convention was
held in this city to-day. Harmony pre-
vailed and delegates TO the judicial and
State conyptions We're elected,
The organization Of the Peoples Light;
Heat and Power Company WAS perfected
to-day. They have the contract for light
ing the city for two years from October J.,
1890. The company will also furnish pri-
vate lighting, heat. and power. 1T starts
with a capital of $4,000.
York TO be treated for supposed mad-dog
bite returned home to-day well and happy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

psar sir-l have been sudsr;ng for years with
q complication OF liver sed kidnsy troubles
HAVING my altsntion called TO TIE oslsroare
LIMA wsIsr commenced 70 use Il and never
exuerienced sGch relief from anything. and
have tried great many medicinoA
xoaFs truly. J. n JoxKA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

The difficulty with respect TO these great
6re-proof buildings is that they are all, APP
parently, 90 liable to be burned up-or
burned down, as one may prefer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20


30 dozen ladies' HaifReenisr Nsie Biscs lose lose
Ok dozen Ladies', swiss Ribbed Vests. fancy tops
Ice. ---
100 dozen plain y hit. Hems,itcaed HandSer-
chiefs AZ SOC. dozen. ---
10 dozen Plsin White Linen BandSerchiefs, cord
border, 80. ---------
"a dozen Pure-silk Xii,s reduced 20 i;c
s,o genuine French Woven corseis 47c.--size is
+, IL, genuine French Woven Corsets 35c. -sizes
p, %, 2, aud ~
o. dozen Ladies' Balbrigsan Hose, No 22'' re-
ducsd TO ics5c.
/ In, ladies' Balbrisgan Hoe, 80. 4sol, reduced
to i2sc. -
.. dozen Ladies' Brown Dressed Hose, No. 6Si,
extra size. resuced from ~. % le. NJ
lot Misses Solid B.scs lngrs.a Hose reduced to
l2Ac. ----.
lot Misses PuIl-Regular, extra long. solid col
ors, Hose at iic. "
Hot Misses, solid Black Brilliant Lisie-ihrea
Hose 25c.-exua hing.
Ladies BLACK Iisle Hoss. full-resnlr male. Bic.
/ lot gxtra~tine Black Lislo Hose reduced TO
<Sc.--Nc. 4so ---.---
Hot Ladies' absolutely fa-IbsrS, ertralcng.
Siik.spun Double Heels, reduced 10 &c
No. $40
lot ladies' Pure Black lHis,eu-rlA Ho'''
double heels. with heotEspo, req. cream
aad pink feet. reduced nom SAsO 10 s@'s--
No. $3.50 --
/ IioT Ladies Al-sik Hose, light shades, 10 pax,
beliotrop- TAN light blue, &c, reduced
from 81 10 s2.J0-No. Olsi -
! lot Pure-slik Hose. IA solid brown, blue, &c.
/ reduced from sl.j0 70 SEQ. o.> .-,-
/ lot Ladie,' Embroidsrei-Froat shirts reduced
! 10 sl.6t
lot ladies' Plain linen shirts reduced 10 .l,i@
Pearl Buttons Sc. dozen. ----
lease Of Merrimack Percale reduced &c r..
| N niece- Of genuine French Pcrcalc, 30 ioches
wide, reduced from % To 1875. These are
the genuine French Goois.
/ i0o boxes ~ Writins.papsr roiuce1 from Is 70
/ isc.-nns gllt-ocge, elegant roof-.
/ 10 pieces OF fgured China SILKS. IN blue and
! green grounds. with white ngurcs. reduced
from 62s and 15c. 70 s9c.
I 40 pieces u very tine crepe-ias'e and Ribbon
! kuchiug. In cream, pink, hlge. goli, tan, ani
black that cost 3D. 90. aud zoe. ari-you
can take your choice for i2ec yAta. --
1 lot Of outing.Shirts, oil wool, reduced from
si.75 and e 10 si--sizes II and litc.
grssf slaughter in White Dress ohirls-l lot
reduced from - 20 81. -
IIet OF White shirts reduced from % 70 33c
Gen,lemen's Gauz. Vests, In long aud short
sleeves. reduced 20 s5'.
/ lot Ble,chet Ora ssfs reduced % &c.;
lot Blea,ned Drawers reduced to3sc.:
| lot Bleached Drawers reduced 10 Sle.
! Tullus Sycle G. Son,
eo1 AND 2os EAST BROAD STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
OFFICERS ELECTED
And the Fincastle Stone and Marble Com
pany Organized.
rspsc,al telegram to the DIspatch.l


FrYcAsrLE, Va, ria JACKSON. Va, July
19.-The rich deposit of marble, litho-
graph. and buildipg-stone enyironing this
town has begun to attract foreign capt.
tahsts. Quite a number OF strangers were
in town yesterday and took part in the
meeting of the stockholders of the Fincas-
tie Stone and Marble Company, held for
the purpose of permanent organization un-
der its charter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

CAADHN, :. C., July On.
Havine suffered q long Zine Win gravel aud
other kidney troubles. fOund no relief until !
used Otterpurn Lthis Wsier. prescribed ~ Or.
A. W. Burnett A few days after I commsncef
using II passed large gravel and have passed
several since. My condition 1. greatly improved.
cheerfully recommend the water 70 all ilse SUI
ferer. ). 4. b. ELLIolT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
OFFICERS ELECTED.

The following officers were elected:
President. G. VI. Lunsford, fincastle. Va. I:
Vice-President. A. F.. HUMPHREYS, Charles
ton. w. Va. Secretary. G. Ii. Vines. Fin
castle. Va; Treasurer, Il. l.. Housman,
Fincastle. Va; General Manager, c. H..
Conrad. Danville, Va. Board of Direct DIS ::
A. Z. HUMPHREYS, Charleston, W. Va. /;
Hon. J. w. Marshall. Newcastle. Va. Q.
NJ. Lunsford, C. II. Vines, William b. Sim
mons, and Il. L. Housman. Fincastle, Va,
and Charles Conrad, Danville, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

The Manassas Gaztts has changed hands.
Messrs. T. II. and GEonax ]. LION are its
editors and proprietors now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
HANDSOME PROPERTY.

The property of the company embraces
an area of about one hundred and twenty
five acres of stone-quarrios. In these
quarries there has been discovered lith-
ographic stone which has been thoroughly
tested and pronounced equal 10 any stone
in the market. The stock certificates of
the company were printed from the stone
taken from the quarries. The present is-
sue of stock Is limited to 500, 900, of which
S75, 900 has been taken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

After all, tho reassessment of lands in
the State is going to result satisfactorily.
The increase will probably be from fifteen
10 tventy millions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
NOT THE PROPER FIGURE

Supervisor Webb. of this census district.
gives Official announcement that the popu-
iation Of Charlotte according to the
eleventh census il 1880. There are at
least 2.000 more in the suburbs just outside
of the corporate limits who in reality he.
long to the city's population. This would
make about 1880 In Ill.
Nelson Torrance (colored), Q yard hand
et the Carolina CentrL depot, fell over
vhile q work this morning and died IN .
uhoxt time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

Richmond parties can CT water from
GEORGE cCH0N.
PARTIES elsewhere will vrits 10 fost- Once box
60 Richmond. Va, for pamphlets and terms
~ ~ So-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

Mr.. J. C. PARKER signed his name to his
communication and those who desire to
answer him through our columns should
do likewise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
CAPEHART ENDORSED.
Mason County dominates the Hand of the
Alliance for Congress.


Especial telegram TO tho Dispatchl
POINT PLEASANT, w. Va. july 19.-The
Mason County Democratic Convention to-
day enthusiastically nominated Hon.
James A. Capehart, head of the Farmers
Alliance, for Congress in this district.
Judge Jackson, who was unseated by the
Republicans. is not candidate. and Cape
hart will probably have walk-over.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
AxrlocK. s c.. June Il. 1874

Dear sir,-I am using Jour oiierburn Lt,hta
Water and give II = hearty commendatioo.
wastrou pied With indis sstioa aad kidney trouble,
ana found 5susnt from it before Cos through
win the second bottle. Yours Truly.
"'~' F.H NcCAsEILL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
201 B. BroadSt. THE TOWER. 2O3E Broad St.
Our Stock of Summer Goods Must Go.

OF the Thousands q
% d ma and made glad with the extraordinary bargains which
department
and on TOMORROW to continue through the week. we shall eon
1.-the SALE. Prices Will DO object
Goods must TO- home and think you can get goods AZ %
attention VIII be drawn
brs ,nor. an yourselves Of tins opportunity
il too
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

more and others. Another English syndi-
cato has just paid the Government of Ar
pentina SIS, 900 as the last payment on
q system OF railway 1t has bought in that
ounfrv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

nothing compared n"
A 10 tofC sat- cs0n
At SO. CLING andO
o,l,la.c
The
atleae AhDhEss "ooD'
osddn essh sn be
bO0rouns
o
counrsa lsla
reiuour 81
"
noarFi
Thoughts you'd
sole
osol tAe NJ prices A'-'
one pT.AArs thai
10 arescli ag
NICE nas q
OFT
ibe deta Tor o.ac e''i'
1olroze
NM atiaL.2 "a snij
orchan
Seei n
ars tho
less
COME AT ONCE TO OUR SALE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
WEST wArEsEr, s. C.. May %,

WEST WArBsEf, 5. C., Nay y, IssL
Dear sr,--I have been sufferer OF sidney
complaints for two three years. and After using
one case Of your Ottsrsurn Lithia water feel
Ike anew man. Can hearty recomlasnd II 10
any one suffering Ia The same wAy.
Your traly, Willy TEAM
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
LYscuvoop. & c., June 6. $50

Dear sir,-I hereby certify that my wife has
been suffering from dyspepsia and hidney COM
plants for soTeral Year,, aud a.ace asng Otter
burn Lithla Water has been greatly relieved.
she is still using 10, aud | can recommend IL 70
All sunsrers. Yours truly. l. 4. Z bsrnrkL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20


A fun ss-ortineot ~ outings reduced - TO-
70 pieces o. beautiful TEAMS sgiung, rciuasi
10 i2sc.
lot Of genuine Beieo chaliIs reduced IRON %
All Bsflste in tho house has boon reia-es %
6kc.-the TIC. 6ai.a'e refacei - 80
l LOT Of Fiue FisureI Muu,. the ssns g "a,
whicn soii Tor j. i AMI 2s.. - b so.i a. 20
sale Tor l0c.
1000 yards o, Fine sheer White IndisL Linen r-.
ducei 20 e.
! iof @; beautiful Chsnl.. Fun yar5 vide. ttess-y
same which sold ior ~. aud l;c, reduced %
So.
lot zinc Black Bumpa.s Cloth, 81 inches Wa
roiuced FROM IS ~ i0c
20 piece. Of Bies-hei Cotton. nue ani so't ff.,
Of dressing, better Gan Anlro,eossin, a.
SIC.
An remnsnu OF 81, uenriei.,' r,iueei 20 -.
Rempsnr Of IS. IS. aad 40. ore's Goods i,a
10, Of whn, Plata yasaa reduced ioe.e
/ lot Of Girehams reduced 20 &c. the sane
Kini WaI-h % eoII Tor 40 aui H. rrs
them spd you vii re sure % Buy on".
10, Of very aas AiLwooi Back ChaaL sin
White pn-suipes. reduced rom 20 io 81.
pieces Of nne Atwood lace check Crenains
reduced @ o..
loi New York skir,lns reiaoed to 20.
lot Of SOLID. coiorei Pacia, lawns. 70 b-1.a.
llrhi blue. dark blue, bu0, ani cream, be-
duced from IN oehc'
! lot Of Apron Goods, win fency borders. Fe-
dured 20 bhc
8 pie. Of bcsaufrl Wool Cha'll., tho PROTEST
o. no season, reduced % l3e.
over 100 piec-, - beautiful auI desirable sum
mer Dress Goods. IA al co'ors anf shaies,
g. DO closed oui cheap. When ve -aY cNfen
W. 90 not moan : OK cents les man Ne
regular prise, but ~ mean felu.sN '
from b 10 ID per cont-tlai meene = af'ff
which cost yol heretofore g VIII cost ga
now from $50 ot1'0
| Remnaui- ~ Fallle. IN bile, bronze, brogn, al
cardinal. reduced from 81 fo Sc.
[ saan-. Ga al colors, Tor fsnty 10. tia
80 pieces Of the best i2sc. sai'eens reduces
bAc.
/ 5000 yards Remnsn's ~ tho best makes - sac
teens. IN lengths q rom thfce b. eight yhris
] reduced a. -.
/ men for Boys Pants reduced from 20 % I.t.
/ A frii assortment - ladies' Underwear 81 rr...l
which You can begin I'D match
/ ! lot snghi'y soiled-foa can bly ihem 'h''i
/ Aii-Wool Cashmere reduced Shoe
Embroidered tlannols, handsome. st'.
All-lsnoa Towels a. io. ieR' o.. 1915, 80 ani t's
| All on our Whiio lace. check. and strpri N's
/ lln, which sold fer ~ t, 80 eni -, lffs
been pis,ei 90 tie counter al lsst etO 'a
a great sarrllce.
Another lot Q, cheap Lawns or MoniaI.
TuliMs SycLe g Son.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
xJrprrs SUSTAINED.
SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION
or the w. G. T. 1.-THE Ohciai Count OF
the Population Disappointing,
Especial telegram to ne Dispaich.l

CHARLOTTE. n. c., July ia lsrgely-at-
tended and successful meeting OF the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Convention at Concord adjourned this AZ
ternoon. Mrs. Woody has made an able,
efficient, and pleasant presiding officer.
Miss Frances T.. Willard and her secretary,
Miss Annie A. Gordon, made very favor
able impression in their speeches before
the convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE,
Which Threatened the Business Block OF
Harrisonburg-The Losses and
Injuries.

Especial telegram 10 the Disps,ch.l
HARRlsoNBupG. Va, July ia fire broke
out in Loewenbach x Sons wareroom to-
day that for short time threatened the
destruction of the principal business block
of the town. The buildings are situated
on the Public Square, and are occupied by
the First National Bank, Loeb d Sons dry
goods store. Loewenbach X Son. grocery
men, aud 4. w. Sibert's tobacco-rooms-
the latter on the second floor. The alarm
was given just before noon. and the flames
were under control in an hours time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
THE SUICIDE OF AIR. CONFER.

Mr.. Edward Conner, who committed sui
eide in Prince George county yesterday.
Nc nuz1 ehe 81 the nstol near the ron If
the head on the right side and fred. The
ball went through the brain, came out on
the left side of the face, and penetrated
the left shoulder. Thereport of the weapon
was heard Mt the house, but when the I'M
fortunate man was found nothing could be
done for him. Mr.. Conner was for some
years deputy clerk of the county, and was
member of the Prince George cavalry.
ROBIN ADAIR
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
OttePbupn Lithia and NaglcSia
WATER.
SURE CURE FOR
Dyspepsia, Kidney, and
Bladder Complaints.
SEQ the following recent certificates:
CANDIES. 5. -. July II, 1880.


Dear sir,-Haviug used Oiterbgrn Victor.
mos, cheerfuliy recommend IL IN iresGiog cases
OF gravel nnG nephritic cole. have also '0und
A. beneficial In treating cases OF atomic fyspep-
sia. A. w. bUAsgTT. u. ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

Reading notices In readinF-nsitsr type, I'VE
lines or loss. 81; IN nonpariel loaded, 75c
pl!cstion-
All letters and kilograms must be addressed
NTEE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not 10 re-
turned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
TIE LOSSES.

1t Is difficult to estimate the losses to-
night, as no examination Is possible. Loeb
n Sons loss on stock, principally by water
and smoke. will probably exceed $1,000.
The First National Banks loss is slight,
from water alone. Sibert loses on stock
and building over $1,000. The principal
loss by fire is TO Lowenbach q Son, where
the infiammable nature OF the stock aud
the presence of an elevator-shaft greatly
facilitated the progress Of the flames. The
total loss may reach $4,000.
INJURIES SUSTAINED.
BENJAMIN Miller was severely burned
about the head and face while fighting the
flames. and Mr.. J. A. Lowenbach sustained
slight burns IN the same manner. Several
Others were slightly burned in the attempt
To save goods.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
NEVER BEFORE
in the history Of lie Dy-CooA 2'aae
ha7y g00as Teen
ST. A y GIL It E r E ID
as they n0r0 are BY rs.
as they N010 are by as.

We must dispose of them at some price, as
IRE shall not carry oUer am summer maze
rails to another season II setltHg UteDI /oT
one haZf their ualue wW induce you to
purchase.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

DOCK AND JOB WORK NkrLY
~ ~ Ek566SSYfa0 ~ sAs Dl'sANAris%
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

The population of the town Of Manches-
ter In 1850 was 500; the estimated popu-
lation of the city of Manchester IN 1890 is
Q 25O-increase, 1881. The present popu-
lation of Manchester magisterial district Is
l3.475-an increase of $3.50 IN the district
since 1850.
The population Of Farmyille Is esti-
mated at 2.500-an increase OF 40.
Burkeyille reports a population Of 400.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

Nothing has yet been heard of Mr..
Thomas Kenney, who disappeared nearly
two weeks ago. The suppostion has been
that he fell overheard from the dredge on
which he was employed and was drowned.
But the river has been thoroughly dragged,
diver, have searched for the body, and
every possible effort has been made 10 find
the BODY. No traces have yet been discoy-
cred. There is faint hope that he may
vet be alive. The case - n very remarka-
be one in all respects, and has baffled all
coniectures as to the fate OF the young
man
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-05
Hstsesss ssSte.
The FipestEigs in the city.

= Read our offer to send WehsfeTss Unabridged
Dictionary to any one 4arBarding two annual
subscriptions to thsBSf1y GAzETFE and $40 in
cash.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-05
General and Personal.

Assistant General Passenger Agent II. P.
Hughes went TO Dallas yesterday afternoon.
c. :. Miner, commercial agent of the Mis-.
souri,, Kansas and Texas, has gone to st Louis.
j. l.. A. Thomas, general agent of the Fort
Worth and Denver at Dallas was in the city yes
terdav.
B. R. Thompson, general agent of the Canda
cattle car company, left for the south last night
on cattle business bent.
On March Il, a special train on the Pennsyl ,
vania m de the trip between Washington and
New York in four hours ard seventeen minutes,
beating the record hfty-tive minutes.
On account of the meeting of the general con-
ference Of the Methodist Episcopal church,
South, the Missouri, Kansas and Texas have
announced q one-fare-round-trip rate to ct,
Louis. tickets to be on sale from May to in
elusive and limited to return TO thirty days from
day of sale.
The several transfers of property in the east
ern portion of the city to the Fort Worth and
Denver road, which have been filed for record
recently, suggests the idea that something will
be developed in that portion OF the city before
long. 1t is a well-known fact that the Denver
will soon begin the erection of a large freight
depot, and rumOr has it that a passenger depot
will also be among the Improvements to be
made.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-05
AGAINST WEIGHING.
4 Kansas Commission Decision on the C.
tie Eating Question.

4 Kansas Commission Decision on the Cat
tie Eating Guestion
EThe railroad commission of Kansas has handed
down a very lengthy decision against the rating
of cattle by woighIngand charging at SO many
cents per lao pounds. It IS held that the better
and more equitable method OF adjusting the rat e
is by Cas-lOa3 at so many dollars per car. The
main idea conveyed in the decision Is eneoHafs
pass in the following extract from II:
g No data has becll present cd to US, no. can
any be drained, which viii give reasQneble as
sU-anle Of ChanCe from CarioadSto weight
without serious disturbance Of late. The trans
pCrta 'ivn companies viii insist upon the lowest
possible carload unit IL this determination.
They bring 10 is o statement OF weight OF 4,6l1
cars weighed Cd Kansas City, showing an aver
age wei Int per of 81, 5s6, whereas the weights
furnished from the Chicago weighing associa-
ton, CbIa}I>u IN tests OF the weighing facilities
used there and proposed Tor Kansas, show an
average weight OF 24,955 pounds per car.
We 90 not question the integrity OF
either OF these averages, The one made at
Kansas City doubtless represents range cattle,
while the Chicago average was made up from
native co-EIed animals, of which a much greater
hurte en- can be put into a given car space. To
adOpt the average weight OF light cattle as the
standard Is 20 increase the cost OF sportation
on heavy domestic catsle.. To adopt the average
Of heavy cattle is TO give the light cattle a
cheaper comparative weight, and the conse-
queEt aCN anjage~ in the common market TO
whlch both classes go -