The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-10
THE NEW RATES STAND
SOUTHERN EXPRESS co. FAILS
TO APPEAl---GO INTO EF-
Feet THE 18TH.

Feet THE 10TH.
Decisions Handed Down Yesterday by
the Railroad Commission---New
Stations Estabiished--New Train
on Tarboro Branch.
The Southern Express Co, was noti-
fed sometime ago to appear before the
Commission yesterday, the 9th, II they
desired to enter exception to the rul-
ing of the Commission. They failed
TO appear yesterday, and the ruling
stands.
The new rates go into effect on the
10th inst. The express company claims
that the change in rates hits them a
hard blow. 1T takes $4,000 year off
the express on the shipments of fish
and oysters over the A. and N. c. road
alone.
Citizens of Williamson, James
vile, Plymouth and Robersonville VS..
Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Com
pany.
This was a petition for better train
service on Tarboro Branch, between
Tarboro and Plymouth.
1t appearing that the defendant
Company at the request of the Conn
mission has given instructions for the
running of a passenger train between
Tarboro and Plymouth and that this
meets the relief asked by petitions,
case is dismissed.
Hassell vs.. Wilmington and Weldon
Railroad Company.
Complaibs for oYercharge. Over
charge refunded
Pilot Cotton Mill VS.. Raleigh and
CASTOR Railroad Company.
Complaint for over charge
1t appearing that over charge has
been refunded, action was dismissed.
Mauitsby IS. Southern Railway Com
pany.
Complaint for delay in forwarding
and delivery of shipment Of one wagon.
IT appearing that the shipment has
been forwarded and delivered and no
further relief is asked by complainant.
Case is dismissed.
Ray vs.. Southern Railway Company
Complaint for loss in transportation
Of freight and for demand on part Of
defendant to pay freight charges for
undelivered portions of freight.
In this case the defendant has paid
the loss complained Of and is notified
that it is not lawful to demand freight
charges on undelipered portion of ship
ments.
Citizens Of Patterson Springs vs..
Ohio River and Charleston Railway
Company
This was complaint Of insufficient
station accommodation at Patterson
Springs, asking that defendant be re-
quired To establish a suitable passen-
ger station and freight depot. Upon
investigation il appeared that the busi-
ness Of the place did not justify the
expense Of q new station. Dismissed.
McHae vs. Cape Pear ard Yadkin
Valley Railway Company.
This was complaint for charge by
conductor on defendants train Of an
excess OF regular fare for failure on
| 5dBL complainant ~ AtRtAs&3R7t@ tANtAGb
before boarding train.
Ut appearing that defendant had vio-
lated no rule or order Of the Commits
sion, case was dismissed.
Farmers Oil Mill Company VI. VIII
nington and Weldon Railroad Compa-
ny.
Complaint OF over charge and unjust
.1s4 s.
9Th section Of the Railroad Commits
sion act BIZ charging greater rate for
the transportation 81 lumber from
Aberdeen TO 1arboro than for q like
service from Aberdeen 10 Washington,
y. &.
Over charge paid and discrimination
corrected
Toplin ". Southern Railway Com
pany.
RMS was d complaint for failure on
part Of defendant to pay for horse
killed.
It appearing that the loss sustained
has been paid, case is dismissed.
Arnold vs.. Southern Express Com
pafy.
Complaint OF excessive charge on
shipment from Montvale, Va, to Colds
boro, Fla. Dismissed for want Of juris-
diction.
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Citizens Of Whitaker vs. Whining
ton and Weldon Railroad Company.
This was q petition for q new depot
at Whitakers.
The defendant has agreed to erect
new depot ut an early day
n. Seaman IS. Raleigh and Castor
Railroad Company.
Complaint Of over charge Over
charge refunded.
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CARVED HIM WITH A. RAZOR.