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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-22
Helm for the cuban Patriots.

At 4 meeting he'd in The q, A. X. nan
in the Stevens hotel on Saturday evening
a club composed OF Cuban sympathlzers
was formed In order TO facilitate the
business of the club an executive commit
tee. composed of J. q. Rawlings, James j.
Hogan, Robert Pickeren and Ntels Ander-
son. was appointed to devise ways ana
means for carrying out the objects for
which the club was formed. The commit
tee has issued the following address,
whereas. The atrocities peTpetrated up
on helpless human beings in foreign lands
have at last reached such degree as 10
warrant the interference Of the civilized
and humane of the world, and particular
~ of the people OF the United states;
therefore. be 1t
Resolved, That II is the sense OF the
good people of Seattle that we tender in
the sufferers In Armenia who are vic
tins of the infldel Turks. and 70 the pa
triots of Cuba, who are making such
gallant struggle against Spanish oppres-
sion, our heartfelt sympathy, and we VIII
endeavor In all lawful ways 10 extend 10
them a helping hand. Therefore. we bind
ourselves together as patriotic Americans
to the end that Cuba may have her free
dom. II such may be attained by any pos
sthIe effort or personal sacrifice on our
part. We also are unalterably opposed 10
the persecution OF the Armenians, and
will do all that we legitsmately can 10 put
an end to them. For the purposes of car
rying out the purposes as they are set
forth. we have banded ourselves together
under the name ard title of the liberty
Association, of Seattle. One of It's OBJ
jects is 20 proclaim liberty for al the
world. 10 inculcste ideas Of freedom, TO
lend our aid TO the cause Of liberty wher-
ever It is assailed, and to keep up our
organization as long as liberty is assai'ed
in any part of the world The consttu-
ton of this organization can be no
better than the constitution OF the
United States and, therefore. the
constitution Of this club shall be the
constitution OF the United States. By
laws may be enacted not in conflict with
the constitution and enforced by the asso-
citation. The aid OF the patriotic people
Of the city, and OF the press and clergy
Is solicited 10 help the cause that we have
espoused along. This influence we partic-
ularly wish 10 have it's weight in Wash
lngton TO the end that the authorities there
may see these matters in the same light
that we do In order to carry on the good
work TO which we have pledged ourselves
n will be necessary 70 secure some funds.
and. therefore. the appeal is made 70 all
patriotic friends Of the cause 70 aid us as
much as possible. Proper credentials viii
be given the parties authorized 70 collect.
and contributions sent to the secretary
and treasurer VIII be duly acknowledged
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schools. An instrumental quartstte intro
duced the Misses Daisy and Grace
glshaar and Masters Star Pinkhan and
Ernest Snute, with two banJos, a man
dolin and guitar. Miss Clara HoGrn, OF
the Rainier school, quickly followed with
a recitation entitled. -'Flis Mothers Song. "
Florence Adair. OF the Queen Anne school,
with Miss May Adair as accompanies,
sweetly sang "A Bunch Of Sweet Daisies.
and gave place 10 iiItle Miss Reah Ihem-
as OF the University school, VINO recited
a quaint story about the adventures OF =
little urchin named Gus.
An Instrumental duet with Miss Helen
Black al the piano. and Master William
Davis, OF the Columbia school, on me
violin was one OF the principal features
Of the entertainment. The pupils OF Prof
Baehman. headed by Miss Ethel kahle
of the Pacific school. as director Of the
orchestra. evoked much admiration and
drew forth hearty applause oy their ar
tIsflc playing. The orchestra comprised
Mrs. j. w. Crome. pianist; Miss hyrtie
Morgan. cornetist: Miss Leila Morgan ana
Miss Nora and Jean Crow. first violin
lists, and Herbert Hull and Clay kahle,
second violinistS.
The evenings performance was simply
a prelude 10 an eloquent discourse oy
Hon. Edmond 5. Meany. entitled the His
tory OF Washington
Ionlss1G a session WI be ueAu Al W.
sons Business College, and the programme
vii be as follows:
Instrumental trio. Mrs. Morgan, Myrtle
Morgan. Leila Morgan. Mercer school
recitation. Walter Haisch. South school,;
vocal duet Florence Moore, Alfred Pra-
Their, University school, instrumental
solo. Catherine Hall Rainier school. IN
strumentai quartstte. Miss Conn, MISS
Corey Miss Amy Corey, Mrs. Johnson.
high school lecture. Rev. Edwin NJ. Ran
dali jr.: subject, THE Laborer and the
Product"
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A CHOICE HOLIDAY GIFT.

The Regina Music box Is one OF the most
wonderful OF nlusical inventions. You can
not tire OF &c. because II plays thousands
OF tunes. We arc selling them at greatly
reduced prices during he holidays II viii
make most acceptable gift. Besides, we
have fine line OF rnandolins and guitars
in fact. everything in the music line We
sell al sheet music at half price. Sher-
man. Clay & Co, leading music dealers
OF the Pacific coast. rs Second avenue.
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sksvens post. g. A p. viii b fae1d 81 1ee
GfanA Array ros< room a TIE Hinckisy
building iris svesiag at re u#zsas no1r
AT Interesting and attractive p~ogrs EnFz1s
csnsIsff1sz q music. rotations aa2 atl-
dges@te. asa beer prepared and large
ATTENDANCE s. expecteS TIE friends %
the pe@s ard TIE puf.fse xeneraI,y are cor
daily Invited 70 as Yrs=sns.
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nie Natnntrrr Mrrtlnr..

fIzut. COT u,sskbufef nnf Caot ana
Ntss iIamnslH viz ~ ia Seattle December
81 So aa8 a ra Hsae Nhurst is fu ceui.
valua eer arfup uesk The meetings usll
BE- A,.8 tn Volunteer armary. Ne. ~ se-.-
on 8 es.enat ae1sa
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From Seattle including berth in tourist
sleeper; 81 first class including berth in
Pullman standard sleeper. for train leav-
ing 1890 noon December 81 Rates to
points East through California same as
via Northern lines. Southern Pacific
Ticket Office. 6ls First avenue
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THE HAPPY SHOPPERS.
sr.rTLEs STREETS THRoSCED
WITH A GREAT CROWD.

c~s~r the Almost Summer Rays OF q
xashSngton Winter Sum Thou-
sands of People, From within
: and without the Cfty's Gates,
Parade the Down Town Avenues.
I overrun the shops and store. Of
+ the posf-InteIiigeneer Aavertis-
]. ~x.. and Go Home With Their
Arms Full of BandIes-A Fright
! ~u~d Cow In Pioneer Place At
tracts fhe Alteration of 5000 Men
and Women
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Finest perfumes IN great varsity a. nod
crate prices ar z. 3. L@-theads, corner
First avenue and Marion street.
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All kinds Of Christmas articles for sale
cheap az the bazaaT In Collins BAN for
the benefit q the poor orphans OF Seattle.
Good music each evening.
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Fresh candies made every afternoon At
Palace % Sweets. Ladies invited 10 cali
and sample same.
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Srzesal sr>s-ee.soa sale so sU ka3s aan-
h5e farageure scr sss aastays Raassa5
81 are. fss8 -ea8 avenue
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The best opera glasses Cor holiday gifts
al II. Cav Eversole. the optlcian-
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no crnn a com N Owe nay

Take laxative Hromo oainlne Tablets
Druggists rsfand saeuey ~ IL fass 10 cure
ESQ
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stevens Pest, &. \. R,, Open Meeting
TIC reealnr monthly open meeting ~
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The Afro-American., 1896-02-15


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The Afro-American., 1896-02-15
General News
OCAI ITEMS, INTER
EST 10 OUR MANY
READERS. y

- ElN4sNwv =
Miss Sadie Freeland, O oit9uff 2lff and nep.
street. Miss May 4. q. Il have returned
heW, Earnest Y. K19a1ay, after enjoying
home from Cape son Of four months,
z 60 :. ne Thompson is author
Miss Je5licit for the AFRo-AMERI-
led. Encourage her in the good
cfork.
Remember "a victory for the Repub
lican ticket means reduction Of
taxes, an increase of business and
increased wages for laborcrf.
Mr.. william Wescott is s1licltor and
news agent for the AFRO AMERICAN
The Northwestern Family Supply
6h Company turned out a new milk wag
!. On this wee'z. Mr.. " r. ToneY is
milk server Drop him "a. card and
he will gladly call. This is new
branch of the Gompany's business
and every Afro American who has
any race pride ought to encourage .it.
! aoQye all, when you get the milk
doh 7 faIf repay for it.
Rfr. It. Il. Sporting is general solici
tor for the AFRO AMERICAN
e@eMT.~4I. u HollaDde, assisted Dy tne
tafent Of the city, will give a
d concert at the Catholic Hal,
w st above Presstman, next
drsday Light.
Il. Joseph Lies, OF Stanton, Va.
yed in the city this week. Mr
has q student of Morgan College
oquent participant in the
mineut literaries of this city,
ter.
Jatholic Dramatic club is re
ing an interesting drama, en-
led Botany Bay" which viii pc
esented on THANKSGIVING night at
Peter Claver's Hall.
One room for ,ent. Call at 1911
Druid Hill Avenue. 1mD1.
Mrs. Carrie Wright, .of 524 W. Hoff.
man street, is still quite sick.
Miss Onie H. Williams who has
u visiting Warrington, n. c.. Nor
ASuffolk and Portsmouth, Va.
srned to the city and says she
per trip very much
DIED.
Sarah E. Roam. beloved daugh
Richard and Lucinda Roan, at
Hague, Westmoreland county, Va
departed this life Oct. %, in the 23rd
year of her age. She was a faithful
member and Sunday school teacher
of the Potomac Baptist church in
said county. She died in the tri
unph of faith. Being sensible Of her
death, she desired her relatives not
mourn tier departure a,s all was well
with her. j. I'll. Johnson,
1909 Brunt street
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15

Nr. Thos Lewis shaving and Hair
dressing Parlor 1880 FeDn1. ave.
s. Needle 1113 Penna. ave Buying
and selling of pew aud second hand
clothing, hats caps, Gents underwear
Pants w,rth $3.50 sold at rs cents.
Geo. H. @. King, The coIored tailor
at 567 w Biddle ST. is ready to sup
ply you with any style of suit that
you need. The best attention given
dyeiDg, securing aud repairing Also
special attention given ladies gar
menUs.
A. @. Sheridan, B,icklaying and
PIastering, 1856 N. Calhoun Street.
BARRIERS.
James A. Lindsay. Shaving Parlor
Hair Cuting Is Gents Shayeing ~
cents Sahmpoonlng Il Cents, Tonic
Rub5 Cents Razor Honing p Gents
939 Elm Place.
VIM. Johnson's hair cutting Shawn
parlors, 527 w; Lanvale st betw
Penna. Ave, and Division ST: v'hil-
dren's hair cutting a speciality. Sat
isfact on guaranteed. RaZOrs honed
and tonics for sale.
DINIEGsS SALOONS,
George P. Douglass dining rooms;
Oysters a aspecialty. 7S9 n Eutaw.
{ sf We money on hand made shoes
FO to Andrew Kaduck, the working
mems shoe store, 913 Pennsy lvani
Avenue, mems shoes made solid
Leather warranted, 50 TO 50, rs. Sew
ell SO, rs to So. Give us a call and
be convinced. Repairing neatly
done. Mems shoes half sOled and
heeIed rs cts. Shoes sold on com
mission.
w. Nj. Hermle u Co manufact
trunks satchels and vaists. Sam
pie cases a speciality. 1926 w. Lexin
ton St. Branch Store:-909 W. Balti
timore st,
COnFectioners.
join G. MINIS, ice cream nanufact'
uer, wholesale and retail, COnfec-
tionaries and notions, 531 w Bid
die st.
40! Ho!! Here you are! The best
hand made shoes ia tie city. Spring
bottoms, low heels and all styles OF
porting shoes q sTe cialty. Popular
pIicec, Hoffman & Co., 914 Druid
Hill Ave.
Ii. l.. Johnson, eXpressman, delivers
baggage and packages to all steam
boats, rail road stations and to all
parts of the city at shortest notice
Gail at 8WoodyeIr st. and 504
McMechen st.
FLORIST.
George Fl, Siddons, florist, boquets,
wedding and funeral designs, ever
greens and cut flowers speciality,
418 Myrtle Ave.
Da vid Lyon, new ana used furniture
Carpets household effects, Store
and office fixtures, pianos, orgs rs,
etc. 702 704 N: EutaW st adjoining
engine house: Cash for entire house
LOlds; Rare bric-a brac, brasses
Etc: Antiques speciality:
Go TO William Pacy, the great mer
chant tailor and price cutter, 92t
Hanover st, The cheapest and best
in South BALTIC
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15
East Baltimore News.

Miss Lizzie Kitchens celebrated her
nth birthday t week, quietly at
her residence.
Miss 1rena Galami<on, Of East Bal
fimnra iscultiYating is her vocal talent
with muck success.
Mr.. Frank Young and Miss Rebecca
Jefferson will oon be united in the
ties of matrimony.
Miss Maggie Stokes touches the pi-
a,aaag it'll artistic taste and Is winning
Nation for herself as a pianist.
w.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15
Richml ORd, Va.
why the Governor VIII Send
Troops 10 LunenbuFg.

Richmond. Va Oct. Ex-Governor
O'Ferrall was approached by a report
erthis morning and asked to give his
reasons for ordering a military escort
to Lunenburg for the convi3.ed ne
Gro murders of Mrs. Pollard who are
n be removed from the city Jail next
month. The Governor replied that
b is reason for sending the military to
Lunenburg is the same now as when
he sent soldiers there before at the re-
quest of the judge, the Common
wealth's attorney and the sheriff. Il
regard the situation in Lunenburg re
specting these negroes the same now
as theu, \ he said, and | ain deter
mined to guard against probable vio-
lence. There has occurred no lynch
ingl Virginia since | have been Gov
ernor of the State, aud there Will not
De any # | can prevent it with troops"
His excellency said that he was per
fectly satisfied that feeling continues
very bitter IN the county toward the
convicted negroes, and that this feel
ing would be heightened in the event
that new trial should be granted by
the Supreme Court.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15
MoiseIene

A perfect HairOii for hair that is
rough, dry and split; renders the
nair soft, black and glossy
Price, % cts per Bottle.
For sale by agents and at 1861 N.
Calhoun St.
Treatment Of the hair by the lat
est improved methods by
Mrs. CoIlett, 1861 N. Calhoun St.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15
tHT RICH NOTICES

Johns A. NJ. Il. Temple, Lexing
street. near Pine. II d. m Rev
"a. Dixon. Newport News, va. 3
In Lords Supper, 1880 Pastor on
The duty Of All good citizens next
Tuesday, Sunday Schoolat $50 a.
III and $50 y. m. Christian Endeav =
or at $3.50 p. III
3. j. Warine, Esq Supt.
Rev. q. p. Robinson, Pfstor
Galilear Fishermen. Grand Rally
at Allen a. NJ. e. church, Stockton
street near 1921 West Baltimore street
Sunday evening November 3rd 1895.
at n %. m. the members and friends OF
Federal 7 abernacle No. will Assem-
BILE in The lecture room Of the church
and march in a body to the main
audience chamber. Mr. Columbus
Garden secretary TaberLacle 4.
Rev. j. f. Aldridge. Pastor.
William Ennis, Secretary.
Lincoln Post No. 7 G. A r. at a reg
ufar meeting resolved to attend div
inc service at Allen A. III. E. church
SUNDAY afternoon. November 10th
1890 Mr.. owen IL. johnson, cOmman
del and Mr.. Lewis Miner, Adjutant.
AT Enon n Bird. Preaching at Il
. rrr.lAu-Re Il Washington and bar
tizing. 4 IN. special sermon
to the e. a by pastor Sunday 3.
at Ga. IA Q p. M. AT y. IN Com
.muDioL All are invited. Rev. J
Watkins, pastor. VIM. Holiday, Supt
Notice, the,e will be Mass Meet
ing held st the Colored Wonan's In
dustrial ONION ASYLUM, a45 w. Biadie
street, commencing November 18th
atsP. III. and lasting 10 nights. All
friends Of The Colored Women's In
dustrial are respectfully iuyited tx
attend these meetings, at which time
we will ha. the act Of Incorporating
read to the hearing Of the public fl
genersl. Fannie E. Sampson.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15
Lancaster, Va.
DEATH OF A PROMINENT YOUNG MAN
AT TCHURCHFIELD.

DEATH OF A PROMINENT YOUNG MAN
AT CHURCKFIELD.
This community was shocked aud
grieved by the death of Mr. John
Scott, who departed this life, Oct. %.
Phe deceased was i'll but few days
and before many were. aware of his
illness. the grim monster death had
steDDed In and robbed us of one of
our brightest gems. Mr.. Scott was a
peculiarly istinguished young man,
of unbl blenl5shed, irreproachabie char
aeteF He was distinguished b. lofti-
NESS of thought, by intensity of fee1-
ln hissnind was open to all intel
lpef. Neither love nor glory, neither
the conflicts OF the earth nor the
no 5e oI heaven could dispel it. His
mind was in the noble language of
the Hebrew poet,
IA land of darkness,
as darkness itself,
And where the light would
Irresistably push thro.n
All the portraits OF him are singul9r
Ly characteristic. We can scarcely
realize that he is no more We are
transported back a few weeks and
can aIn ost fancy that we hear his
cheerful voice in our midst. His
thoughts resemble those celestial
flowers which the Virgin Martyr of
Nassinger sent dowu from the garden
of Paradise to the earth, distinguish
ed by their miraculous efficacy to de
Light, 10 elevate and to purify. his
Rriched our literature. TIE
=
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15
NEWS NOTES.
3t4 n. EUTAw ST.


Rev. T. g. Houston, pastor of Blad
ensburg Baptist church preached for
the Tribe of Juda at Sharon Baptist
church last Wednesday night
A night school,was begun last Wed
nesday night in ST. Peter Clavers Pa-
rochial school, Carey street above
FRESHMAN.
At John Wesley NJ. f. schurch Last
Sunday night the congregation which
was very large, rose up enmasse at
the suggestion of one of the leaders
and protested against the ISLANDERS
this city and state in the Morning
Herald.
Rev. |. F Aldridga. pastor Of Allen
A M. E. church, is engaged i'll deliv-
eriDg special sermons to his congre-
cation. The service at each meeting
are very interesting.
Ourreporter dropped in the office
of the Ancient Benevolent Order Of
Esdras and found Wotthy ShPpheld d
Geo. B. Mills busy looking over his
mail, which wa3 very large. In aus
wer toquesti9ns, lie said; the order
is in good condition. Over 300 per
sons have joined wi hin the past
year aud are Joining at the rate of Is
ana 90 per day" Tle order already
numbers over 5000 strong. One of the
peculiar and popular branches OF this
order is tue E. class, which admits to
membership those who do not wish
to be initiated.
Sharon Baptist church, Preaching
at II a, M, 8 %. III. Sermon to the
Tribe OF Benjamin at 4;15 p IN Sun
day school al $3.50 and 2;3O o'clock.
Reports of Tribes every night Eext
week except Saturday night,
Victory is in sight. Make sure of it
by voting the entire Republican tick
ct.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15
LEXINGTON
LEXINGTON

lEAINGION
LEXINGTON
SAVINGS
SAVIEGS
SAVINGS
BANK,
BANK,
BANK,
No 314 N. EUTAW ST.
No, 3l4 n. EUTAW ST.
No, 314 N. EUTAW ST.
Pays Al Per cent Interest on Deposits
Pays4t Per cent Interest on Deposits.
Pays Al Per cent Interest on Deposits.
25 Cents up received on. Deposits.
% Gents up received on Deposits.
25 Cents up received on Deposits.
OPEN AN ACCOUNT
OPEN AN ACCOUNT
OPEN AN ACCOUNT.
Bank Open Saturday Night From
ITO 10 O'clock,
FACTS.
1. Incorporated May, 1895,
2. Capital Stock, $4,000.
6 llOfficers al d clerks bonded in
the American Banking and Trust
Company.
4. Even il you have an account with
every other Bank, open an account
with the Lexington Savings Bank
LIST OF STOCKHOLDERS
E. J. Waring, BisAopA. w. Way.
man, George M. Lane, w, H. DAILY,
J. H. Murphy, DIR. J. w. Browning,
George B. Mills, V. E. T0ney, Thos-
H. Russell, George E. Hazleton, Hen
ry R. Hooker. George W. BarrOll, Al,
fred II. Pitts, j. A. Seaton, Alex.
Hemsley, Julius @. Johnson, George
Stanley, Walker w. Lewis, j. Edward
Lansy, Rev, j. II. ColIett, Rev.O. u.
Robinson, Rev. John j. Jones, Rev.
p H. Green, Rev, p. IL. A. Braxton,
Rev. |. s. Lee. Levi White, Isaiah
l.. Brown, John I. Deaver, Marcy G.
Garoner, William Il. Mason, Robert
Peters, John H. Thomas.
LEXINGTON SAVINGS BANK,
3t4 n. EUTAw ST.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15
Soc ETY. NOTES.
DoINGs OF OUR SOCIETY FOLKS.

A committee of ladies gave a grand
lK1onKey Party at 1909 EltiUg street
on Thursday, Oct. 9th, 1861 l'he
parlor was decorai ed with green Jap
alese curtains. The ladies that re
ceiyed the guest were Miss Priscilla
enson. and Miss Mary E. Johnson
Qang those present were William
.lington, hrs. George Washington
Queen. Robt. Edwards, VIM.
Mss Bartie smith, Miss Annie
Lex Hanney, Mrs Mari4
- GOoE, Miss Mary
ARp.Migs I,au
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

One Furnished room can be rent
ed at 725 Waesche St. Gentleman
Only,
For Rent-A furnished room to
reliable gentleman. Apply 701
Baker street.
@. II. Jones successor to V. e.
Toney Dealer in poultry and pro-
duce. cheap; orders prompt
ly deli cred. Stalls 81 1o3 Laf-
ayett Market.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15

A night school,was begun last Wed
uesday night in st. Peter CIavers Pa-
rochiaI school, Carey street above
Freshman.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15

Rev. T. g. Houston, pastor of Blad
ensburg Baptist church preached for
the Tribe of Juda at Sharon Baptist
church last Wednesday night
The herald., 1896-12-01
AN IMPORTANT DECISION

The decision of the United States court
at San Francisco yesterday confirming
the legal right of the state railway COM
mission to regulate freight rates and
passenger fares is in line with decisions
of other federal as we'll as state courts
But this decision, as have all other de-
cisions, emphasizes point of common
law which the public is not likely to
see the Importance Of
In substance the court holds that when
state assumes the right to fix a sched-
ule of maximum rates for common car
riers it is obliged to name charges that
will yield a profit to the carriers. That
is to say, when a state exercises the
right to say what public carrier may
charge for his service, it virtually de-
prives him of the right to fix a price
for his own goods. his goods being trans
portation facilities, which he has for
sale. But in assuming the right to reg
ulate rates, the state is bound to permit
the carriers to charge price that at
least will not subject him to loss, for
that would be the equivalent of confis-
eating his property
The difficulty the commission will now
labor under will be to ascertain what
would be the lowest rate at which the
Southern Pacific could furnish trans
portation facilities and leave a reason
able profit. If rates are based upon the
original cost of the property, the COM
pany will be deprived of benefits which
should accrue from increased value, and
no doubt the courts will hold such rates
to be arbitrary and illegal. It would be
equally unfair to make what it would
cost to parallel the road the basis for
rates, for very many of the items en-
tering into the cost of railway construc-
ton are more than 100 per cent cheaper
than they We're when the Southern Pa
cific was built. On the other hand, the
capitalization of the road does not ne
cessarily indicate its proper value. In
some states the commission formulates
a schedule of rates and then calls upon
the roads to show why they should not
become effective. But no doubt the Cal
ifornia commission will find a fair and
just basis to build traffic tariffs upon.