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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
Fire In Allentown.

ALLENTOWN, PA, October IA De.
structive fire. which broke out late last
night in the telephone exchange, In thu
Erelnig G. buchanan building. destroyed
property TO the amount OF nearly 10000
The falling walls Of the burned s~uilding
crushed in r. c. Dunn & cos and W. +
Scnlechter's buildings. The fire IL sup
posed - have been caused by crossing
electric-light and telephone wires.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
Bridge Company Fails.

ny Telegraph % thc Dlspatch)
LOUISVILLE, ky, October lA-Ths
Kentucky and Indiana bridge property,
bonded for 100000. and owned entirely
by Louisviilcp a%rtirs, has passed into the
hands Of a receiver. \ default in inter.
est on the first and second mortgage
bonds AMOUNTING t. 5000 made this STEP
necessary. Judg" Barr. OF the Federal
Court, appointed John Mcleod receiver.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
CoIor.d D.moc,at. NJ work.

The colorel Democratic arc
dJ.n2 active work under the direction OF
4. i. Randolph. president Of Of the Col
ored Democratic state League. Rev. j.
". Gaines, Rev. George HcGOnies. and
c. Wvman Fremont have recently been
on a visit TO Caroline, on the 18th Rev
Gaines went to Petersburg. and on the
isth and 18th Fremont went to Hanover
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15

s' I..slyt,rfsn Sunday School
Glowing cordial Invitation;
Day. october 18th. 4. NJ
.r .I. Or young. who has
. A .mucr u this school IS
Invited = 30 present There VII
g.. 49, with cheerful onS or
.a.faI. hopeful words by H'e
~|.Jt.rlept. and Others. Come.
, ans we VIII 10 thee Tooi
.-r l'apl. together. men u
t ~.hi.Ien. aAd h stranger
Nifhln thy gates
.....ry VI TINS school dates back
rF part OF ~ century. the In.
braces "a large body Of grown
@ aud the church viii. no
rlnt.1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
~s.DnLss. &c,

TOSEPH G. DICKERSON, IA
81 SADDLES, BRIDES. HARNESS,
ETC.. No. 1919 Franklin street, nas
on hand q large sssortmsnt OF every.
rh,nr for horse ana stable use, Of all grades
and A, low prices. II you want TO buy OF Joseph
c. picrerson you must come " tbs above mum
Der and street.
HENRY q, DICKINSON,
"A aladdin ssissmsn-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
RAILWAY ASSOCIATION TROUBLE.
withdrawal OF Norfolk and Western and
Other Linos-Possible Dissolution.

Nb5 ttiVbldpu " lHe DlSIdl'n)
ATLANTA. GA, October IA bomb
was thrown into the Southern Railroad
and Steamship Association yesterday by
the announcement Of the withdrawal from
the association OF the Norfolk and West.
ern railroad. the Merchants and Miners
Transportation Company, the Savannah.
Americus and Montgomery railroad. and
the Columbus Southern road. IL Is thought
the association will 70 10 pieces and a
general cut in freight rates occur.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15

John G.. Conway NJ, and
tra@ ~ John r. O'Grady. W
t-fth side Denny stfect bCiween
Williamsburg avenue. 500.
D. T.. bradley and wife 10
.1r~ss. e. feet on south stde
4t1a4e corner Cruinp street,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
RICHMOND. VA, October 10, 1893.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF The

i STOCKHOLDERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE
AND OHIO RAILWAY COMPANY, for tho puE-
pose OF e.eciing directors and Tor ths usnsac.
ton Of such osher eusiness rs may lawfully come
nstors me meeting, will bs held 81 the ONCE OF
ne company Il in the Pace Building. In tho sisy OF
Richmond, on TUESDAY, October ~, issa al
noon. The trsnsfer-tosks OF all classes o. steos
Will be ciossd from 8 P. N. FRIDAY, OCTOBER ID,
1899. and remain closed until 10 A.. -. On
WEDNESDAY,, October IS, 1891
e Io-sd c. 3. WELLFoRD, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
, T0RACCO MANUFACTURER

.-r,,,b sktued In pius q .Cmatic. ana dark %
taccos for p.pe-smosiug purpose only. salary,
sey from $40 T. ESQ per week, according 10
ability and crotential5. Answer - POst-O1lce
Box 1873, Richmond, We, &C. 4f-1L
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
nustinxa Court.

In this court yesterday the fcIowins
cases were disposed Of before Judge WIT;
A J.. Eacho, convicted OF assault ana
battery. fined so.
Henry Goode (colored). convicted OF petty
larceny. nned IS and costs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15

.t e ran g .nn"f conn.
- f.. patt-son. chairman OF the
ci,y Democratic Committee. Is I'm receipt
If , letter from Hon. Bourkr Cochran.
..ying ,h.. n. VIII not Doe able 10 accept
cordial invitation extended him To-
max. a sp.scu IN Richmond during the
-ra,opaicu This Will be- disappointing
d, NAM Richmond Democrats. Who mad
r.r,l 20 hear the distinguished New
York orator.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
WYTHEvItlE IN AUTUMN TINTS'
Coming Of the Melancholy Dsys-ceie'
bration Of q Tia wed6iag-PsrsonsL

Correspondence or the Dfspatchv
wYTHEvILLE, VA. October 81
the beginning Of October Wythevils mas
basked In ideal weather. Sunny SKIES,
pure. clear atmosphere. and an alr q
baImy as May, and "a inyigorating -
December. Add to this a lovely prospect
OF emerald fields. fresh and green from
recent warm rains. bounded by fairy
tinted forests or many-hued, sun-glorifed
mountain ranges. and you will have some
idea OF October among the mountains
Of Southwestern Virginia. our visitors
who llnger through this month see ma
ture in her most beguiing mood. To-Day
the rain II pouring. and the cool ar anu
lesden skie7 give rs "A slight foretaste
OF the melancholy days so sure 10
come.
on Tuesday evening Rev. Mr.. and Mrs
". p. Logan were surprised by an In
posing Of members OF their congresa-
ton. who came laden with congratulate
tons. ROOD wishes. and n variety OF use
ful domestic articles In tlnware TO cele-
brate with them their tin wedding or
tenth anniversary. Mrs. Logan was Miss
Iirzie Caldwell. OF Wythevtlle. and was
married 10 Mr.. Logan. who Is a native
OF Salem. In the Episcopal church here,
OF which he has been a faithful pastor
for about twelve years.
ALL.
Little Emmett Moore. a son OF Sir.
Orville Moore, and adopted child OF h!i
uncle, Or. r. f. Moore. at whose hons
he has been lying very III for some days,
Is better, and his recovery Is now hOpsd
for.
DR.. J. ". Halter and bride have Re-
turned from Chicago. where they spent
three weeks.
4 party Of ten, among them Mrs. r. =.
Kent. Mrs. w. II. Spillcr, Mrs. T. g.
Kent, Misses Lizzie and Annis Kout,
Misses Nellie and Helen Sayer A. Nr. FL
muud Pendleton, and Mr.. Die Sanders
left on yesterday FOR a two-weeks' Lb-
sence at the Worlds Fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. \. a. Campbell and Mr.
W. s. Poage. Of Wytheyille, are alsd
taking In the big show"
Mr.. u. 8. Pierce. who has been so III a,
Mrs. Reeds clearinghouse, IS better, and
allie 70 be out on the streets again.
Miss Alice Henning. Of your city. who
has been spending the summer with he,
friend, Miss Lizzie Kent. at Bowling
Green. near Wytheville. Is at present thu
guest OF Mrs. Virginia Kent, on Union
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch)
NEW YORK. October IA Miss A. V
Cary. st. Cloud: w. Loyeustoin. Matlbor
puCh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15

Judge II. w. Flournoy. secretary or the
lC,umonwoalth. who has been announcer
10 speak al Fairfax Courthouse Monday
and who. as usual, has ben doing spIeh-
cd service IN the campaign' VIII owiiS
10 the Illness Of his wife. be- compeiled 70
- The engagement. Mira. Flournoy ~
not d~rgorously ~. but is too sick for the
Juda "a leave her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
ogFIcE oY SECRETARY AND ~TREAsuBERl
PALMETTO RAILROAD.
.rru L. ncfohar q ISQ3. l

nHE REGULAR ANNUAL MEET
i ING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF The
PALMETTO RAILROAD COMPANY VIII oe held
OF the orico OF the Raleigh ana uss'on naH'osa
Cornsnv. in the city Of Raleigh. y. C., on
THURSDAY, November ., 1898 At o'clock T.
JOHN II. SHARP,
90 ltd Secretary and Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
,TAYTTD- PURCHASERS 70

WANTkD, IUKUhhoEI'o %"
w FUEl. Pine wood, long, per hsif cSri,
g.: pine wood, ions. per half cofa' sli,o; rns
. 0G0 So: II. SpiinJ, per 1000. g.; Psgess
Lump, Der 1000. Is; paees's Hall, Per LOU,
s{.T5; Frlcs's prepared Coke, per - ousaei
load. s3, better aDi cheaper than gas coHe'
nAo n ain siles, and all kinds OF steam
49, toot eat cary street. phone 100, AMI
200 west Broad street, phone ioG p.cc
a., I3-IBt&tQJd CnAhLb7 l.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15

WANTED, TRAVELLING SALES
w MAN to sell Baking Powder. We put
our goods in Glass Rolling Pas $50 month
salary ans expenses, or - per cens commits
sIop. send stamp Tor reply. Chicago BAKING
powder 90. T57 Van Buren, street, Chicago.
go lO.3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15

U,HE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders Of the DAVIS BOOT \
sIIoE COMPANY will be held at the oniee OF the
company, in Richmond, Va, on DC
tober 10, 1898. at - NJ.
u II TnACHER. Secretary. se -E0Ocl,o,lo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
RICHMOND, Va, October o, 1893.
ANNUAL MELTING OF THE

Il STOCKHOLDERS OF TIE BUCKINGHAM
RAILROAD COMPANY for the purpose ot elect
iny directors and for tbs transaction OF such
other business as may lawfully come before the
meeting. will be held at the once OF the COM
pany, In this Pace Building. 10 the city OF Rich
N ,rhe transfer books will be closed from . p.
M. FRIDAY, Octobsr 10, 4 and remain closed
Until 10 A. NJ, "Wednesday, October q, 1877.
oc 1O-td q. I. WELLFOkb, Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15

.f"T"fF.H f"N f.a'NFh AhNhAh'H
a.. .,-i Fmporia. is visit
.'in,r
". f f Ee'1m. ~ Morrison.
.. l4i'ly 81 Mr.. r. IL.
r..u of ere Nights gave a
at t.c NlE"am ~rIdhN
.,.. ~ Orange county. is
family &c b.r father, Mr..
..... d.
.-'- VNl f1ll their last ser
.. Nl.saW Tonight.
that the .ls win run from
t-r of the car l'.c o. Mr. ON
.r..k road.
-. Barton H.ishte are amazed
pot az new houses going NY
D..I.rf4i improvements being
T. Co'ly,r is back from the
f.l ari "a extended MP through
Jth,y States.
r..s.sous, ~ AIT J. " Harvey
banana tree with a nue bunch
,f-.. NJ. $ Johns and children.
Been absent during the SUMMER
.+..a.1 tip 10 chicago ana
. tf..i-o aud The Vest. returned
taf.
g.. a vtu ccl'ver "a lecture II The
fcArsl house next Tuesday
.. .tt o.c.,.k on "Crininality.
tts wcrkmen on WITS house
...v q on "Wednesday hy the fall
r.... u slate from the roof. Dr.
q .,e tay necessary surgical atteh-
A, .1-cess fl Clcsser as 70 the
..ar thl ntst car would come -
H.rhts ,icucd himself NJ J. D.
.. l.,ote. leth al T. " The FIRST
r.. October ith al l. NJ.
|.t..ts people are excited over
.... War % the Roses 20 be given
80 tlr BAPTIST church next
All The Heights VIII be
v. standing on the viaduc'
as.s .u The railing when INC
uts first turned IN 70 try tht
tt, i-v line. The bridge be
..r.4 ana the negro WAS slightly
way DC jumped and danced
th.t hv was Conjurcd by
VS. amusing m the eN'
meeting at the session OF
h' last Authorized the Schoo'
,. hove desks made for tbs
~ tie VisWam, aud th'
60 have the hooks or th'
.t we're broken - the late
..rs stable Tcpa4fed. OUT
.I.a, over the report OF th'
.. .I.sbI and the Commits
t8 make further inYcstigd
...tue the streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15

IEANTED, A BOY TO RUN Err
W RANDS. Must write a good hand.
Address in own handwriting, kkkAND q ,
care DtsPArcr. &C lj-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
r..- ct,.ris Csurt.

s.,,t was instituted In tho cry Cireuis
Court Yesterday by A. +. Qassfes Ss1@ns'
w. II. Bsyetdge for NV. In
me October torn q t~ ""' -"
commsnee Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
MEETINGS

,rASONIC-ANCIENT AND a,
HRFEvA-0NRY. SOUTHERN JUhIS-
rIn1,Io%. Z. :. A., CDNMONWtALiH OF
yiHtIXfA. ORIENT OF ktCHNoHO.-A regn-
lar mceins Of LIBERALS tODG@ Or PEE.
FICTION. NO >, viii be held NJ y. A,9a aH
D1Y. O.iober Is, 1893. az x o'clock =. NJ
yis Inc lrethren cordially invited 20 attend.
nv oTder Of tho Venerable Master, REV. H. =.
WILIIAMs, -. X. {. o
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15

ai... ti.,f RTE, Dollars sul sent TO
f~su-Uthcr Cases.

'Hii- ViNer tAssNs
.' Is Young white man who
~-...lraph AZ the tair. was
..... court yesterday. charged
.rs.c.at and improper l'u-
l.-v-aRold Girl The evil
r.rclusiyciy th6t the ac-
"tv ~ the serious Onenc"
lr yvas CHARGED. and he was
feluiIsd ~ give security for
Ua could not produce the
.t sent Co ioil
al case a. Alice Gardner.
snd Robert Russell. the
I'd With the murder Of Rob
vas called. i.t as the three
rl.rri 20 testify Boo regard
were absent. the uVeatlgA-
.....d until The ltu.
I..-.r Nl-a.c charged with
.t.r With "a brick. was
-., l.'h.
q g. Blrnes were sent
.I. ..... ..rr for aasaultins W. u.
.t. .t..t fa kJl.
Preston. charged With
N continued unhi INC
uu'. was nned $40 for
wagon into a hack.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15

Mr. Charlotte Morris snd snsnse,
r.sba. VII, ,save for paiusAors ssonoay
svsns1x on a Visa ~ relatives sfe fr'snos
49, nj rsssR h Aboxt I've wsssss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
~, 1TTTg CONTEMPLATING THE

auronssa NJ, a~tvpesriter Will DO vel 10 ex-
IN me KEMINGION sTANUAep. FOR Ut
tcen ysar.tt mas neen n tho hoad OF NO p'uo
cess.ol ana n stll holding ~ own Nlslt1,so
ne state Fnir arc invited to call ~ our ohico
80, avo,n,no me now model REMINGTON.
"'N SOuN -. C~ULPEPEh,
e,,o. AGENT for virginia and North Carolina,
gl5 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
rI,IsT wF HAVE INACTIVE

A I LAST VIZ HAVE i'-hO11'
~ WORKERS wanted everywhere 70 tase
ora.v. Tor T" 81 EPP's WORLDS FAIR PHOTO
GRAPHRD," only book OF copJrtghted pnoto-
sranhs Of buildings, scenes, and exhibits. Ire
mendous daily sales; BONANZA FOR worke,s;
sroo everything and handle II you Will mako
mona fast: big com missions; books on credit
Illustrated circulars, terms free. 0ntnt, %
photos, sl. Address GLOBE BIBLE
fSU co. 35s Dearborn street. Chicago, Ill, or
5p3 Chestnut street, Philadelphia IA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
PHARMACISTS

4 TTENTION, PHARMACISTS
n The Virginia Board OF Pharmary WI meos
~ candidatss Will promptly AZ III
"a October 2tth. Parues desiring TO APP
near will COMMUNICATE a. once with tue eecre-
'"ac'SS.It. {. 3. FLEET, President.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15

WANTED WEEKLY, 100 COOKS,
w LAUNURESsES. HoLSENAlps WAIT.
RrsSgS and MUSES. Tor NEW lORh Hnt
other NORrbEEN citi'b Wages rom s3 20 ."
ner WEEK. Transportation furnished:
X. vs.. EINON EMPLOYMENT AGENCY,
90 IO-Tu1nSSuJm ~ east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
I \ WANTED.
AT TAST WE HAVE IT.-KEEN,

~ bright aud brniny moa and women wan,el
e%ye~ywberc "a take orders Tor mn
WORLDS FAIR PHOTOGRAPHIC, Oh'y V',H
-, cnr,right,I rlntograuhs u buildings, s'ehe'
ami ,xbiits ot IN, W,r.d's Columbian txp7'l'
top: Authorized uy d." rNp'aiion Ahnalemens'
or fl certificate accompHnlcs each Voit'l.'
a., "a. ,,, vii maze money fast books really;
credit gwen; big COMMISSIONS: nhu7tratHl ,n-
,u.,r4. tornls. FREE. Address Elooo bih.'
Publishing Company 31b Dearborn s,r9.''
Chicago. ILL.,, OF Philadelphia, IA. On l'-""'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
.L"uupp APE No FLIES on

ksTG1HE AEE No LIIID Wv
SHITH.'-You cannot inakea BLK purse
cut M a sow's yar. hut you can secure your ooo.s
sua money IN ENTHUSIASTICALLY AhsiS IN
IANi h. r. SMITH.
10y No. 70 north smith street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
BUSINESS

WANTED, GENTLEMEN TO OC-
w CUPI TWO FURNISHED ROOMS, one
the hack paro tho other on second aoot. Re
'~erencee exchanged. Apply at No. ~ south
Third street. &C lS-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
WANTED. OCCUPANTS For
oYE LARGE FRONT ROOM

I'd = I T. = INL TNHL'N
~ know that tho ENDORSEMENT 90 'f
ANrEE COMPANY docs not couilre thc'n'
10 yuarautretng the payment ~ nefV' no
note that havs lesn iniolsei ly the -
that they guarantee The faithful perform
n kinds ~ pccInia : ohls tiiJus, atd
they are now ready Tor business IN tA'I l'
o0Ices at the Ninth street entrlnco 70 tho
1sr AL 1, .r,u.or,s &c 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
LADY TYPE

WklTSr wants COPYING WORK Of
INV descrtruou a. reasonable rates n new No.
. Eemluetsa uGtuiur viii te usca, AMI all WORK
wi be promptly AMI accurately cy@'nted ana
treated coundenr1llg. = necessary can IAN lor
80 Nm street. oc l5-lG'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15
WANTS.

WANTED, A HOUSEKEEPER
w who understands the care OF small chill.
dren and Il able and willing 10 work, aud VIII
AXE some interest in her duties. 3lro east
MARSHALL street. &C lo-lV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15

~ ENERAL OR LOCAL AGENTS.
W Ladies or genpemsu SO WEkh; IL
elusive territory. RAPID DiSb-"
Was,,s. ali the dishes for q family IN about one
miaute. Washes. rinsss, and dries them wltn-
cot wetting the hands. You push tho button,
the machine does the rest Brlgh', polisneu
dishes, and cheerful wives. NO scalaso nnxers'
no soiled hands or clothtng, no broken dehss'
no nuss. Cheap, durable. warranted. Cifcu'
lars ,ree. W. p. hARRlsON q CO.,
Clerk No. IS,
:, on s.t- oci5 Columbus, D.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-15

agent ami tu tn9ss-man 10 Hrito for our
OqTI EE.EAkEN PLAN~-lle, endowment.
~. RoslIar uonanzas. Best on Earth and
n -,elt paw Mention paper and sta'e expe-
r,rce, Inv AGENCY COMPANY, No. ; mon
.,ruaIe, New FORK. % lJ->ai<L
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-14
SUGGESTIVE CONTRAST.
The Opposition Landing and the
Railroad Station.

The result of the late move of the South
ern Pacific in changing its time schedule
ana running flyers" through Oakland is
is not the party that profits most from
the movement. 1t would be hard to es-
innate in dollars and cents the immediate
loss to the Southern Pacific of the great
falling off in traffic over its lines TO Oak
land yesterday, but 1t is no mean figure.
A con servative estimate has placed the
diminutiOn in travel on the Southern Pa
crowds that aiighted from the passenger
coaches as the local trains drew up at
Broadway or Thirteenth street. Oakland,
were In startling contrast with the hustle
and enthusiasm of the regular outing
throngs that are in the habit of spending
the Sunday on the Oakland side of the
bay.
Hitherto Oakland has been veritable
Mecca for seekers after rest and a little
rustic change thrown in. The small towns
and parks in and about the city have be-
come established rendezvous for excursion
lists. and the streets of Oakland of a Sun
day present scenes of animation from
morning till night.
The particular center of all this activity
has of course been the main stations of the
broad and narrow gauge lines that trans
port these people to and from San Fran
cisco. The Broadway depot has hitherto
been the point, above all others, about
which most of this animation revolveG.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-14

7 Yesterday marked an epoch in these busy
scenes at Broadway.
The numbers OF passengers who hung
patiently about awaiting the arrival of
such trains as the company saw fit to
allow them was astonishingly small.
Said prominent storekeeper on Wash
ingtnn street:
II have not seen such a day in this city
in years. There has been really nobody
pass my place from early morning 1 con-
slider that the decrease In passenger traffic
is fully 80 per cent AS matter of fact
the dullness on Washington street is not
only remarkable. but positively incredibl e
unless 1t were actually seem"
Whatever energy there was in town
circled about the ferry slips where the
| opposition steamers made their landings.
There was no lack OF animation there.
The ROsalie and Whitney boats would
come putting in loaded down with passen-
gers, and could not land their precious
cargo any too soon to have every available
foot of room retaken by the crowds that
waited to 60 back.
Sometimes the throng would break into
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-14

lands rights sink into inocuous desuetude.
There are two points to be considered in
this matter. namely: the actual facts and
the principle involved. The facts are that
the time able and stopping places of and
along the Seventh-street railroad have
been so changed that if kept up the busi-
ness centsrs will be changed. Again, the
new order of things makes it necessary for
trains TO dash through the city at dan
gerous rate of speed. Thus the question
of fact will come before the Council. The
second point is, that il Is well understood
that no such move would have been made
had it not been for the active opposition
OF the Davie and Whitney ferries. And
thus the question of principle has been
brought before the Council.
The Southern Pacific Company states as
its reasons that it wishes to stop dead
head" travel and crush the opposition
ferry. There is another reason that they
give one to understand-that of Furnishing
Oakland-but it does not need to enter
here. Take the railroads own statements.
AS to the "deadhead" travel, it is the rig h t
of OaKlanders.
The city gave the Southern Pacific tho
privilege no other railroad In the coun-
try enjoys, that of running through the
streets at grade, and for this privilege
the condition was m ade that Oaklsnders
should ride free in the city limits.
1t was an agreement solemnly sntered
into, and now the Southern Pacific has
broken it by rendering it impossible.
AS to the opposition. Naturally the
railroad is anxious to do all in its power to
crush it, and here the City Council can
step in.
The members were elected for the pur
pose of crushing monopoly and legislat
ing in behalf of the people. VIII they do
ita
That question will be settled tonight.
There are two factions in the Council, one
wishing to pass such stringent ordinances
that the Southern Pacific shall be COM
PEELED to restore its old schedule, tn other
anxious to temporiZe. asserting that it
would be unjust 10 legisIate in favor of the
competitive lines and against the monop-
oIY' One of these men says that he be-
heVes the change of time and stations will
eventually benefit the city. Called TO task
oy friend who suggested that the essence
OF the matter lay in the principle involved
lie agreed and then seemed at loss how
TO proceed. The closing resolutions
adopted at the mass-meetiug Saturday
night left no doubt as to the public's
wishes. They are here republished
Resolred. That we demand of our Mayor and
City Council immediate action; that tney shall
enforce all the laws now existing relative 10
tie running of trains on our streets. hat tbev
shall proceed at once TO open our street, 70 The
water front and Keep them open for our use md
convenience, TO the end that our lives and nat
ural rights may be conserved
Resolved, That we hereby appeal 10 the peo-