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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

Mr.. Stafford, the lessee Of Hotel Powha-
tan, viii open that elegantly furnished and
equipped house on the lst Of June, aud ex-
poets in a little while to have it full Of
guests from Washington, Baltimore and
elsewhere.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

The handsome awnings on the Trapnell
building were put in place by Mr. John u.
johnson, who is prepared to do work in
that line
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

The ladies Of st. Peters Catholic Church,
Harper's Ferry, will have a fair about the
middle Of June The object is to obtain
funds TO aid in fencing the graveyard in
Bolivar. etc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24
For Councilman.

Mr.. GEORGE WASHINGTON will be cor
daily supported for re- election as Councilman
for the Third Ward at the municipal election
10 be held Thursday, May 25, J y.
May 5, 'e3. NJ ! VOTERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

A stock of portemonnies, purses, pocket
books, card cases and blank books at Brown
& Hoof 5 drug store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24
ConcomitantS.

have lust received fresh lot Of Heinz
Mustard. Dressing, Catsup and Mixed Pickles;
also Pettiiohn's Breakfast Food.
Nav 10. 1898. W. ). MERCHANT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

Palmbaum's is headquarters for table lin
ems, towels bed spreads, lace curtains, etc.
Prices lower than ever. For dress goods,
etc. see NJ. Palmbaum & Bro.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24
For Rent.

The Hemp Dwelling House Property recent
ly purchased by me, eligibly located on the
corner Of Mildred and Liberty streets, is for
rent. Apply to
March %, 1893. W. Z. CARRELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

Rev. J. 5 Burton, Of Tennessee, a student
at Union Seminary, will supply the pulpit
Of the Gerardstown Presbyterian Church
during the summer vacation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

See advertisement of trustees sale by
Cleon Moore, Esq, of house and lot near
Summit Point. The sale to take place on
Friday. June 2ud.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24
SEALED PROPOSALS.

Sealed proposals will be received for the
erection Of Chapel in the rear Of the Presby-
terrain Church, in Charles Town, up to June
LIST. 1898. The undersigned reserve the right
to reject any or all bids. The plans and speci
fications may be seen at the Office of Melon
aid & Beckwith.
JNO. BURNS,
VIM. H. TRAVERS,
A. w. MCDONALD,
May 10, '93. Building Com.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

Herring of superior quality in barrels,
hslf-barrels and quarter-barrels. Also ex-
ira fine mackerel, at W. S. Merchants.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

Rev. sam Jones will commence his series
Of meetings on the Fair Grounds, at Win
chester, June %. A tabernacle l20xS0 feet
has been erected to accommodate the expect
Cd congregations.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

For musical instruments from jewsharP
TO a church organ, or music, in books or
sheets, or musical merchandise Of any de-
scription, apply to Prof J. H. holland.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

Summer has cometh. If you wish TO
keep cool wear a set Of Browns shirt waist
buttons. His scarf pins are also very re-
freshing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

The floral decoration of the graves of the
Confederate dead at Shepherdstown will
take place on Saturday, June Sd, at P. m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

The Walters farm, consisting Of 100 acres,
was sold at public auction last Saturday to
Mr.. Charles Roush. The price paid for 1t,
per acre, was S73.-MartiHsblrg nd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

". Palmbaum & Bro. have rcc,.Y, u u Ane
assortment Of latest style dress goods trim
mings, etc. Their prices are always o. K.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

Palmbaum's is the place for underwear,
hosiery, gloves, corsets, handkerchief, etc,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

For fine embroideries, laces, ribbons, silks
etc. see NJ. Palmbaum * Bro.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

The Episcopal Council Of the Diocese OF
Virginia was in session in Winchester last
week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24
Sharing, ShGmpOOtmg and
Hair Cutting PGrtOr,
NORTH CHARLES STREET, NEXT TO
RACKET STORE.

The undersigned prosecutes the above bust
ness in an artistic manner and guarantees sat
isfaction. Cleanliness and neatness is obsery-
ed, and courteous and prompt attention given
TO all callers.
The patronage Of Ladies and Children IS re-
spectfully solicited.
Nav g. 1898. CHARLES H. SMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

Nearly every family in the Unit d States
keeps a bottle of whiskey in the house.
This applies as well to Iowa, Kansas and
Vermont as to States where its sale is not
prohibited
Some keep it as beverage, some as a
tonic, some as a medicine. In either case it
is important that it should be old and pure.
L. W. Harpers Nelson County, Ky,
Wbiskey has been examined by the leading
chemists throughout the country and its
purity has in every case been highly COM
mended. Sold by G. W. Thomas, Charles
Town. W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

A rich intellectual treat is in store for
our people, of which they can partake, on
Thursday, May 18th, in the Parish Build
ing commencing at o'clock. J. Mort.
Kilgour, Esq, who it will be remembered so
delighted his audience, on two occasion,
during the late campaign, by his eloquence
and oratory, will deliver a lecture at the
above mentioned time and place on the
subject, "Tbe Basin of the Chesapeake" the
proceeds Of which are for a benevolent pur-
pose. and the price of admission is within
the reach Of all (25 cents so that We feel
safe in guaranteeing a large audience.-Spt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24
Church Notes

Rev. ?. d. Stephenson, of Abingdon, Va,
preached in the Presbyterian Church Sun
day last, morning and night.
Communion services at Kabletown May
2Sth at IL o'clock 4. m. Preparatory servi-
ces on Saturday at 1Ol a. IN, instead of 8
pm. A. A. 2. NEEL, P. G.
The last services in the old Methodist
Church will be held next Sunday. A fea-
ture Of the morning service will be an his
torical sketch of the church, prepared by
the pastor from its records. Former pastors
have been invited to be present and partic-
ipate in the days exercises. The work of
demolishing the old building will begin
early in the week
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

For one commissioner IN the various us
tricts the vote was as follows;
Charles Town District-F. NJ. Pennock,
500 G. NJ. Hough, 1S2.
Middleway District.-P. NJ. Hollis, Io5
S. d. Engle, l03.
Kabletown District.-J. W. Roberts, 1872
w. W. Burns, 50.
Harper's Ferry-C B. WenIzell, l25; ].
Flanagan, 81 Geo. Childs, G; Charles r.
Rau. l.
~ -her.slown District.-C. NJ. Folk.
The power to levy was granted in all the
districts, as also was the nine months term
of school where it was voted upon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

In few day the B. & o. will issue two
days round trip tickets to Washington and
Baltimore.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

Under the auspices of the Lee Memorial
Association" as We stated last week, Satur-
day next will be observed in Charles Town
as Memorial Day. We are gratifed to
know that Col. Richard H. Lee, former
resident Of our town, and relative of Gen
eral Robert E. Lee, viii be the orator
of the day. Under these circumstances
the following verses, handed to us by an ex-
Confederate who was as chivalric and gal
liant as any man that wore the gray. are
qpr0pOS;
Forth from its scabbard, pure and bright
Flashed the sword of Lee
Far in the front of the deadly fight,
High DER the brave in the cause of right,
It's stainless stem like beacon light
Led US to victory.
Forth from its scabbard all in vain
Bright flashed the sword of Lee;
It's shrouded now in its sheath again,
IL sleeps the sleep Of our noble slain
Defeated, yet without a stain,
Proudly and peacefully
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

Round trip to Chicago, via B. & o. only
1925.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24
PRICES AREVERY LOW.

Expressagc OH orders of $40 and upwards
will be prepaid. In ordering samples state
whether for parlor, bedroom, &c.
March % lS02-2m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

Bros. Morrow and Snyder, of the Advocate
aud Register, respectively, left for Chicago
last week to enjoy the Worlds Fair for a
few days Gallaher, Hsines and Erwin are
still saving wood at the old stands, (hgura-
lively speaking, especially in the case Of the
former, who is out of wood but it does not
follow that because We stay at home the
worlds fair has no charms for us.--H. f.
Sentinel
But it is no wonder that up to this time
the fair has not been a success.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

We are informed that the hotel at Shan
noudale Springs has been rented by Mrs.
James J. Wysong and will be ready for
guests about the middle of June. shan
nondale" is delightful resort, the medici-
nal waters are quite equal to the world
famed Bedford Springs water, and the fresh
mountain air is invigOrating and health
giving. Tho river is admirable for fishing
and boating.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

Pitchers Castoria,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

The close of the session was celebrated
by the Halltown public school, of which
Mr.. Oliver VI. Harris is principal, with an
interesting programme comprising declama-
tions, dialogues, etc, by the pupils-yery
creditable and indicating earnest spplica-
ton and careful instruction; music, and
addresses by Rev II. p. Hamill aud Mr..
Richard Henderson; the exercises ending
with refreshments, to the great satisfaction
of the BOYS and girls
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

Miss Ellen Isle, of Philadelphia, is at
Mr.. G. Horace Gallaher's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-24

May 10, 's5.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-24
Maine Central RAILROAD.

The Maine Central railroad is now COM
pleting {, new iron trestle at Franken-
stein which replaces the lighter iron
trestle erected when the Portland & Og-
densburg railroad was first constructed.
Work was commenced on the new mason
ry for this structure late last fall, and a
contract for the iron superstrueture, de-
livered at Portland, was placed with the
Union Bridge Company of New York
The masonry was built and the new iron
trestle was erected by the crews of the
Maine Central railroad. The entire
length of the trestle is SIS feet and the
extreme height above the ground 76 feet.
The new structure is entirely of
wrought iron and consists of six sets Of
trestle bents, resting on solid stone work
and supporting two plate girders, each 81
feet long, five plate girders each 491 feet
long, and six plate girders, each 244 feet
long. The weight of the iron work for
the new trestle is 492, 965 pounds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-24
Badly Scared by a Whale,

A boy by the name of Eddie Doughty
while setting his travis near the point
at Hope Island saw large grampus
whale come to the surface of the water
three times to blow. The boy terribly
frightened threw himself in the bottom
of his net boat and screamed. The
fisherman who went out to him asked
him why he didn't say there was a whale,
Because answered the boy, II
thought if I hollered There's whale
the whale would hear, and go for me-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-24
BURGLARS AT GRAND BEACH.
j. C. HamIen's Summer Cottage Entered
and Plundered.

A daring burglary took place at Grand
Beach, Old Orchard, Tuesday night. Mr..
James Clarence Hamlen, of this city has a
handsome summer cottage at that place.
Tuesday night Mr.. Hamlin went to Bar
Harbor on his yacht, leaving at home
Mrs. Hamlen and two children, Mr..
Stanley Patten and Miss Florence Mack
and the servants. During the night the
burglars forced an entrance by means of
a railroad spike through a window in a.
playroom used by the children. They
then picked the lock of a door leading to
the main house and thus gained admit
lance. By the evidence of burned matches
which were thrown about in great num-
bers it was learned that they entered
every room in the house excepting that
of Mrs. Hamlen, which was securely
locked To this room Mrs. Hamlen had
taken all the solid silverware for the
night and this was consequently left I'M
touched.
On the sideboard of the dining room
there were few stray pieces of plated
silver. These the burglars. broke, and,
finding them plated, did not take the
trouble to carry them off. From the
lower part of the house the thieves went
to Mr.. Patterns room up stairs. They
rifled the pockets of his clothes, took a
valuable gold watch and seal, scarf pin
and five dollar bill. Singularly enough
they left behind $1.50 in loose change.
From Miss ,Mack's room the burglars
took another gold watch and chain and
some valuable jewelry. Although they
went into all the other rooms in the
house except Mrs. Hamlens, nothing
more of value was taken. The booty
which they did secure, however, is valued
at about $500.
AS soon as the burglary was dicovered
Mr.. Patten came to this city and
informed the authorities. He also Sc
cured the services of Detective Perry and
returned to the beach. The Old Orchard
selectmen are Investigating the case.
It is thought the burglars were profess
SIGNALS and may have been the same as
those who entered Mr.. Ricker's house at
Deering.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-24
DEATHS.

In Cumberland, Aug. %, Miss Josie May An
1Funerai this Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clk,
from the residence of Alexander Farris. Burial
at Evergreen Cemetery at 5 oclock.
In Deering, Aug. %. Herbert M, youngest
son of Joseph and Mary Queen, aged months
2 days.
TFuneral on Friday afternoon at O'Clock, at
parent,s residence. No. 2 Ocean street:
In Saco, Aug %, Mrs. Nellie F., wife OF H. J,
Stack of Portland. ~. :.
Gooch Street. Saco. 49,,
Work formerly of Portland, Maine
In Sanford, Aug. 13, Mrs. Lydia A. Hanson.
' At Mt Hope, Sanford, Aug. g, Mrs. Tabitha j.
Libby, aged ~ years.
In Saco, Aug. 81, Andrew s. Marden, aged IS
years IL months
In South Eliot, Aug. 16, Mrs. Staples, widow
of the late Thomas Staples, aged 70 years.
In Enfield, Aug. Is, Charles Ii. Laing, aged
In Brewer, Aug. 20, William Bartran, aged
70 years.
In Hermon, Aug. 10, Mrs Helen Snow, aged
In Hallowell, Aug. 10, Mrs. Eveline Brooks,
widow of Col. Jeremiah Brooks OF York, aged
In Mt. Vernon, Aug, 81, William Cottle, aged
Ii, Fairfield. Aug. %. Ruth Geraldine, daugh-
ter OF MI and Mis-. Holman f. Day, aged Z
months.
fThe funeral of the late Margaret T. Wilkinson
will take place this afternoon at $50 O'Clock,
from her late residence, Ligonia, G. E,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-24
The Tax Rate.

City officials give the following reason
for the increased tax rate for 1S93-94:
In the first place debt of over $25, 900
was received from the last city govern
ment one item of which is about $4,000
for expenses of the water commission.
Another condition which it was neces
sary to meet was the small amount of
overlayings provided for last year. In
assessing the taxes it is always necessary
to lay a sum in excess of the actual
amount needed, for it is never possible
to collect every bill.
Last year the tax rate was made
SO low that when the taxes
were collected and the bad
bills deducted there was not enough
money to meet the current expenses.
This year, if every dollar of tax assessed
could be, collected, it would not be
necessary to raise the rate. But in
order to protect the finances of the city
properly it is necessary to have an over
laying of 500, 1000 at least. Hence the in
crease in the rate.
When the appropriation bill was made
up, it was figured as closely as possible,
but since the beginning of the year there
have been number of extraordinary
and unlocked for expenditures. The
running expenses of the city must be
met and if the tax rate of last year, used
with all economy, will not cover them,
the only way left is to raise the rate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-24
Serious Accident Prevented.

Yesterday, Mr.. Frank Jones was driv-
ing up Exchange street when a wheel
came off the carriage by the breaking OF
nut. The young horse became fright
ened, but Mr.. Jones retained the mastery
until Mr. Daniel P. McCalium, at the
corner of Exchange and Middle streets,
seeing Mr.. Jones's danger, secured the
horse's head, thereby preventing seri-
Gus accident. The thread of the axle was
vuined, and the dasher bent and scraped
where it. bumped along the street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-24
SEVENTH MAINE.
OF the Thirty at the Reunion Yesterday
Twenty One Were Wounded on the Field
of Battle.

The members of the 18th Maine regi-
ment are holding their annual reunion in
the building owned by them on the
western side of Long Island.
From the balcony of the association
building the veterans command as fine
view as Casco bay affords, and they say
that the fishing is immense.
These reunions not only give few
days of rest, but they serve a more i'm
portant part, the uniting of the veterans
of the late war into one great family.
The members are not only able to keep
track of each other. for they are scat
tered all over the Union, but they are
able to keep the run of comrades of
other regiments wheom they met on the
field of battle or around the campfire.
These men whose blood flowed together
on the field of battle are to each other as
brothers.
The record of the It'll is unexcelled by
any other regiment that was mustered
into service. The 7th is the only regi-
ment that received direct orders from
President Lincoln to return home and
recruit This order was given to the COM
mander of the 18th after the battle of
Anteitam where they lost "a men in less
than 80 minutes.
There were more men wounded in the
It'll during the war than in any other
regiment in the army. The 7th furnish
ed more officers for other regiments
than any other regiment. The loss of
men was nearly as large as that of any
other.
The above statements are all vouched
for by the members of this regiment.
Comrade Frank Lang made some very
interesting remarks in regard to the
necessity of the comrades trying to get
every member of the regiment out at the
next reunion. AS a large number of the
members live in the eastern part of the
state he proposed that reunion be held
at Bangor or some adjacent town. The
matter was discussed and it was voted
that reunion be held in Bangor some
time during the G. A. r. encampment.
This will not interior with the regular
summer reunion at Long Island.
The following is the list of officers for
the ensuing year:
President-Ch Charles H. Warehouse.
Vice Presidents-Dr. w. S. Norcrosss George
r. Boyd
Secretary and Treasurer-W d. Hatch
Surpaou--Tr Inert Fl RurrOWaS.
George F. HUT
Chaplain--A. A. Nickerson
Officer of the Day-JOhn Mullen.
Hietorian-W. D. Hatch.
Assistant Quartermaster james Coss.
Today will be ladies day. when the
occasional hymn written by W. D. Hatch
will be sung, and the best speeches will
be made.
OF the thirty present, twenty-one were
wounded in the war.
IS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-24
Portland Yacht Club.

An advertising sheet at Chicago wishes
the Portland Yacht Club to join with
other yacht clubs in sending a burgee of
the club to be placed in mammoth bur-
gee So feet long by 38 feet wide, to be
composed of burgess of all the clubs,
and exhibited next week on the World S
Fair grounds
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-24
Maine central directors Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
directors was called for yesterday after
noon, but there was not quorum pres
ent. Neither Mr.. Hyde nor Mr.. Ware,
nor any of the directors from the Bos-
ton & Maine board were present.
The business has taken ON quite live
ly start of late, and is very gratifying to
all concerned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-24
He Has Ground a Good Many.

Mr.. Ulmer, the cutler, on Monument
square, has this year, for the first time,
kept an account of the number of pairs
of shears and scissors he has had brought
in to be sharpened, and finds that since
January LIST the total is 5000; in one day
he received 80 pairs. They come from
all classes, including physicians and sur
peons.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-24
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Grimes's Cellar Door.


We all enjoy good hearty laugh mixed
with bright, catchy music, and such are
the principal features of Mr.. James B.
Makes new musical comedy, "Grimes's
Cellar Door, Here is bright, gay en-
tertainment, chock full of brilliant mu-
steal numbers and clean, wholesome fun.
"Mackie's Salvation Army ''The Trip
lets,n Mackie's topical song, 1.-THE Rats
Have Got Him Now" Miss Louise San
ford's new speciality and the great Boston
Ideal Quartette, are strong features that
never fail to score hits and are always
encored to the echo. 1t will be seen only
tonight at Portland theatre.
New York Vaudeville Stars.
The New York Sun, speaking of the
New York Stars, says:
The audience seemed to appreciate and
enjoy the various features, as frequent
applause attested. George Lavender and
Miss Tomson began the entertainment
with travesty entitled Buttons in
PRODUCING many funny situations. Maude
Beverly was very clever in her vocal per-
sonifications, and Satsuma, the Japanese
iuggler, did much wonderful work in his
line. John E. Drew elected frequent APP
plause as a character comedian and gen
eral dancer.
The troupe will appear Saturday at
Portland theatre.
Caprice.
This bright, entertaining comedy, SO
we'll performed by McCallum's company,
continues to draw large and delighted
audiences to the Pavilion theatre. 1t
well deserves to, for brighter, fresher
hit has not been seen on the island this
year. Fleurette is a great card, dancing
with consummate grace and winning
hearty applause. No more perfect days
than those of this week for trip to this
cosy summer theatre could be imagined.
No one should miss it.
White Squadron,
One of the stage directors OF the
"White Squadron is an old tar. He
was before the mast for years, and be-
came a lieutenant. He remained inactive
service until his eyesight became i'm
paired and he was relieved. Then he
served on revenue cutter, where he was
employed several years. Manager
Pearson heard of him and offered
him an easier and more lucrative posi-
ton, which the old tar was glad to &C
cept. His name is withheld by Manager
Pearson, as the ex-naval officer requested
that his name be concealed. The "White
Squadron" will be seen at Portland
theatre next Monday and Tuesday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-24
- LESS TRAINs-A DAY.
Boston s. Maine win Take Off Some, as
They Do Not Pay.

1t is said that the Boston & Maine Off
cials are contemplating taking off num-
Der off of trains next week, as
they do not pay. Several trains are be-
ing run at a loss, as travel is light for
this time of the year.