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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19

,rc1srrRED ASSISTANT PHAR-
A d hr" unmarried. Apply, with refer
macs neas Address c.. care Dispatch once
pichmonl Va. DC 80
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED,

A HARDY. STOUT. SMART BOY TO DO
Office and general work. one that Is not
afraid to take hold of anything. Name
age, with full name, Post-Oihce BOX 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED.

TWO OR THREE HOURS IN A PR
vate family daily. TO teach English
branches. and Music, If desired. by lady
OF long experience. and best city refer
ences. Address until october LIST. GOV
ERNESS, care Dispatch. sc l9-I
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED.

A VIRGINIA LADY, OF MANI
teach In a private family. Qualifications
Music. French, Latin. and the usual
English branches. References given ana
reauired. Address Miss MARY y.
WYATT, care IL. S. Washington hunt-
ington. w. Va Sc lO-Wlt@uou%t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
BUSINESS WANTS.
BUSINESS WANTSs
Jumps
OF
LOGIC.

Our prices are so very low and
our goods are of such a high
grade that all Of our customers
say we put them very much in
mind of a September oyster-you
swallow it before you are con-
scious Of the fact.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED,

cENTIFMFN OF EDUCATION OK
business experience as statesmen to miro
duce our instalment publications IN hicn-
monds. Liberal contract made. j. VAL
LACE HOYT. Lexington Hotel. sc bit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED.

LADY DESIRES POSITION AT
once-Cieneral Office Work, Copying
Teaching. or as Secretary or Companion
Best references. ADDRESS IEAC LII
care DISPATCH. sc 1921
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
A DEMONSTRATORS SALE Of
"A HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

SIElNWAf AND OTHER SOSS
PIANOS,
PARLOR AND CHAMBER FURNITURE
MIRRORS. PICTURES. ETC.,
AT AUCTION.
BY direction OF the Administrators, viii
sell, at Valentines auction-house. No
$50 east Broad street, on
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 20. 1897,
at 1880 O'Clock A. NJ. Mahogany Card
Tables Sideboard. Bedsteed. Hat-Rack,
Handsome Marble-SIab Etegere. and
other furniture belonging TO the estate.
Steinway & Sons Rosewo9d-Case Piano
and 3 other Pianos Of good make and
In good order.
Bevelled-Glass Mirrors, in handsome
frames.
A large line Of Attractive Pictures.
Chamber Suits, in Oak. Ash. and Eircn
woods. complete.
Parlor Suits in hair cloth and rep cover
ings.
Walnut Sideboards. Couches,
Marble-Top Tables.
Handsome Oak HalI-Racks.
I Excellent China Press.
Bedsteads. Bureaus, and Washstands
New Willow Rockers. and other House
keeping articles.
The above goods will certainly he sold
without reserve. Ladies' are invited u
attend this sale. J. III. VALENTINE,
Sc 70 Salesman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19

REAL ESTATE, AT PRIVATE SALE.
WHEN REAL ESTATE rs SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
YENDEE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19

FOR A CLIENT, A WELL-LOCAIEp
Dwelling (price not over 5000, with
modern conveniences, and one with stable
on premises preferred:
II l.. CABELL.
CO 1o-ft north Tenth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED,
WANTED

A FIRST-CLASS MILLER TO TAKE
charge of flour and corn-mill in country:
Applv at 400 north Eighth street. Sc 19-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19

AN EXPERIENCED OIL AND WAX
nish Salesman TO represent us in Nlr-
ginia. one with an established trade pre-
ferred. AUSTIN " NJ GEE,
so 1q-SuS,VV2ts Cleveland, o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED,

A PARTY WITHOUT CHILDREN TO
rent a Portion of House and take the
owners to board. Apply at 2l9 south Lau-
rel erect sc l9-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19

ROOK-KEEPER AND STENOGRA-
pher one who has lived in insurance
office preferred. Salary small TO Degin
With Address Box 5l2 Newport News.
" Sc 18th F&Su3t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED.

POSITION By A REGISTERED
= sist either country or city. Best
DF rosences. Address PHENOI. care Dis
.nh office. Richmond. Va. Sc 1911
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED
WANTED,

OCCUPANTS FOR ROOMS ON SECOND
and third floors Of large, airy, detached
house on Grace street between JEFFERSON
and Fousnee streets, with or without
board. References given and required.
address ROOMS, care Of Dispatch.
Sc i9-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19

The mess jacket fits closely In The
hack and in front fastens only at the
collar. the opening at the waist show
inc a tight embroidered underYest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED.

WORK FOR ALL. CIRCULAR AND
Sample Distributors; good pay; no can
wasting; experience unnecessary. 49, a.,
COMPANY. 30 east Fourteenth street
New York. 80 III
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19

A NURSERY GOvERNEss FOR -FOUR
children and to assist with sewing
within fifteen minutes ride from Balb-
more address Mrs. a. r. WHITE, care
a. r. White east Lexington street.
RaltImore Md. sc 19-3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19

WILL BUY A GOOD SIX-ROOM BRICk
HOUSE on south Laurel street, renting
for $3.50 per month.
POLLARD & BAGBY.
sc 19-1t No north Eleventh street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED,

WOMAN WANTED
for travelling position, with old establish
ed firm. Permanent-siO per month ana
Pa. Sc o-Saft~oua1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED.

AGENTS FOR EIN Is,. L ToIlst All AT.
fumes Flavo5ing E Ss1f EMPLOYMENT. No
cieSi Io" reouired PARIS PERFUME
SCnasNpA NY Jersey City. y. j. Sc W.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19

A TENANT FOR A HANDSOME cp p6So
- ~ iar@e with all modern convenienees,
baths. pantry, etc; wide hall through
Centre wide porches. large Kitchen. sta
bic. etc; eight miles from hlehrnond oo on 81.
Postmaster. Bon Air. Va. sc l9-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19

TO RENT A SUBURBAN HOME DE
cember /. 1887. Medium size, WIN mooer ~
cftv Terms must be moderate. VI. J. -
Box 1S0 city. % I9Ie
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
BUSINESS WANTS.
WANTED,

OCCUPANTS FOR PRETTY ROOMS.
with flrst-class board. az POS east Frank
lin street Sc 19-1t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED,
WANTED,

4 WOMAN TO DO DINiNG-ROOM
Work and assist with chamber w %.
Apply at this Office. Sc -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED.
WANTED,

A FASHIONABLE DRE5SMAKER. Ad-
dress Lock-Box No. 40, Lexington, N =
Sc 18th. Sa&Su3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED,

Ry A YOUNG LADY, WHO IS NEAT,
accurate. and thoroughly reliable, Situa-
ton as Cashier or Stenographer, or both.
Address II. NJ, 209 north Twenty-ffth
street Richmond, Va. sc 0-SuSt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICE.

5000 APPOINTMENTS MADE LAST
year. Chances never better than now 20
secure positions. Hundreds whom we pre-
pared have been appointed. Examinations
soon i'm Richmond. Particulars. as 10
dates. salaries, &c, and beautiful views
of Washington city free. Write To-Day
NATIONAL CORRESPONDbNG8, IN In
ton. ID. g. ~ -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTED

BY OCTOBER 1ST, A REGISTERED OR
Registered Assistant Pharmacist; must
be a young single man, with elderly APP
nearance and strictly sober habits. Al
dress OCTOBER. care Of Dispatch,
sc ly-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19

WANTED

TO RENT rro ApUITD A SECOND
Floor of fvs connecting fooUs, Win nAtn
attached. Central and conyenient. appS
at 9i4 east Clay street. % ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED,

OCCUPANTS FOR NICE FLAT, OR
Suite OF Rooms, III south Third street.
Address r., Box sos. sc 1s-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED,

Statesmen TO SELL OUR LINE OF
Fine Lubricating- Oils and Greases. Sala-
nv or commission. THE ATLAS OIL
COMPANY. Cleveland. o. au 15-SuSt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED,
WANTED,

TO SELL, TWO GOOD SECONDHAND
Pigeon-Hole Tables. Address w. care OF
'Dispatch- pc l9-ll-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT,

ron RENT. FOR RENT.
DWELLINGS.
S720-Sl2 west Grace street; IL roons'
S7O0-gOl west Grace street; II rooms.
$650-Sif east Grace street; IA rooms.
s60O-f5Ol Grove avenue; rooms.
s60O-li0 east Grace street; IA rooms.
$lSO-1020 west Main street; 10 rooms.
si50-lO20 Park avenue; " rooms.
s3Oo-52i north Third street; 8 rooms.
s275-lAO7 west Main street rooms.
s24O-5O5 north First street; rooms.
S2I6-3l4 east Cary street; rooms
s2O0-2llIk south Pine street; Z rooms.
s2OO-l9i6 east Broad street; rooms
S2OO-lO5Ia east Canal street; rooms
s2oo-iO2 north Plum street; rooms.
Also, O. large number OF Small Houses,
Stores, and Offices for rent az reauoea
rates. Call for our Printed Rent-list:
c. L. * Ill. Ia DENOON,
s2i Main street.
,pbona os3 Sc l9-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED,

GOOD MEN TO SELL OILS, DRYERS
and Specialties. Liberal commission PAID.
Address MECHANICAL OIL COMPANY.
Cleveland =. sc i5-ouEt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED,

IN PRIVATE FAMILY, ONE OR TWO
single gentlemen TO occupy handsomely
furnished Room, with board. Location
central ana all that could be desired Tor
convenience. sc. References exchanged.
Address CENTRAL Dispatch Office.
Sc lg-its
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
AGENTS WANTED

GREATEST OFFER OUT. WE FUR
njsh everything; no experience required ;
liberal terms; write for full Information,
showing actual results. MUTUAL MAN
FACTURING COMPANY, 126 Chambers
street New York. au l-Sult
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED,
A MILLINER.
. NJ 1870 IDienatcb "a III .
WANTED,

WANTED,
BY A LADY or REFINEMENT AND
experience, Position as Companion,
Teacher for small children, Nursery GOV
erness. or Housekeeper. REFERS, by per
mond. va. Address Miss GRESHAM. No.
: north Eleventh street. care r. I. Lacy.
ca 1Q-Su w 81 u3t7
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
aaa
WANTED.

TO HIRE YOUNG WHITE MAN; ONE
that Is not afraid Of work. to make him.
self useful at store. Apply, with rele-
i''NN' Sc ly-ltS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED,

BY YOUNG MARRIED COUPLE. WITH
out children, Second-fioor Front Hoom'
vnfurnished with frst-class table board
or would take second-hoor fiat convenient
10 good clearinghouse. Location-Grace,
FRANKLIN. or Third streets. Terms must
be moderate. Address NJ. B., care OF Dis
match sc io-it
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19

yOITNG lady WITH FOUR lL-iKS
.,o,senca i'm above and general Office
,Nork desires Position. Can furnish ma
cojne if necessary. Al references from
leading firms. Address Is. d. care ~ D!s-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED,

RESTAURANT OR PLAIN WASHING
for a private family. Lave plenty cor or
clear water and every convenience loI
doing good washing. Apply at 1857 west
Broad street. city. sc lo-It
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
No. COZ NORTH EIGHTH STREET; y
el3 west Main street; rooms. VIII be
put in nice order =, - WA,
liz south First street; IL rooms. VIII
put In order. a
COZ east Main; rooms-hrst moor;
A. b. APPERSON & CO.,
So 1e-lt north Eleventh street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19

FOR RENT,
THAT DESIRABLE AND CENTRALLY
Located Residence IA east Franklin
street, containing fifteen rooms, range
Latrobe stoves, &c, and in nrst-rate re-
nair Office on ground floor suitable for a
JOHN T. GODDIN &. CO,
Real Estate Agents.
Bank and Eleventh streets.
Sc 19-Su,W&F'3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19

For chndren's dress, our American
mothers are following the example OF
iheiE English sisters in putting on their
girls the taior-made frock that Is sim
plicity itself. For the rest, the chill
aren's clothes are very much as usual.
AS usual, too, are the separate SILK
waists worn with SKIRT and coat. They
seem TO have become inevitable.
in connection with the apparel OF OLD
sna young, there are really no COM
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19

by A YOUNG MAN FROM PHILA-
delphia). with experience, Position in dry
+ NJ FEASTER. 3l2 north Twelfth
etraot Sc 19-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19

WHEN PEAL ESTATE ~ SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALENs
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID FHO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND TIL
vENDEE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19

Some OF the other cloths much used
are Cheviots, English mixed goods,
touele cloth with raised figures and a
yaferated background, hop sackng,
tried and true, and a kind OF checker
boai- cloth which has alternate squares
d blue and green, red and gray. and
other combinations. ON even the heaviest
cloths trimmings OF lace are used. Some
times the lace has designs appliqued in
black velvet ribbon beneath II. some
times Il is white, ecru. or black; always
is in heavy patterns, such as are
found among guipure, battenoerg' renais-
sance. and old Venetian designs
The very pointed shoe has nearly gone
from among VI. And may be. 10 quote
Shakespeare. I'VE shall not look upon
It's Ike again"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED.

crrTATION AS GARDENER. OR
s 81 work a suitable place in or near
TouiC city on shares in the, growing OF
movers fruits fancy y1getaS SsR eI No 1911 Ss
1ho "rwenty-first street, Richmond; va.
west 1"S"'' Sc l9-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
WANTED,

COMPETENT HOUSE SERVANT FOR
Ill EMILY City references required.
S ii'1i'' Monday morning after 10 o'clock at
Sah eaVnu"y 3yenue Sc l9-lt'
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
Bradstreet's Review.

New York, Jan. 23.-Bradstreet's says
.oday:
The most encouraging feature Of the
trade situation this week is the in
creased demand from manufacturers
for wool. The decision OF print cloth
manufacturers to curtail h output viii
emphasize recent sales or the heavy
surplus stock and promises a better
market. To these may be added the in
crease in the volume Of domestic bank
clearings, a general steadiness OF tbs
prices and the healthfulness of general
trade in almost all departments. Con-
servatism in granting credits and the
preferences by retailers and others 10
buy oftener, but in small quantities,
continue to mark the course of business
as not before for years. Demand is In
creasing in almost all lines, with few
exceptions, although very slowly. A
radical improvement in the near future,
based on a slow but healthful increase
in the consumptive demand, Is, in the
absence of unforeseen obstacles, almost
q certainty.
Prices appear to include few, IL any,
hat are higher than a week ago, while
flour, wheat. corn. lard. crude petroie-
um,, tin, Bessemer pig iron and steel
billets are lower. Wool remains firm at
practically unchanged prices. Leather
IS also firm and unchanged, as are lum-
Der, cotton, print cloths, pork, coffee
and sugar.
Exports of wheat flour included as
wheat) from both coasts of the United
States this week (St. Johns, N. b., in
cluded) amount 10 2,9l6, 100 bushels. as
compared with 2,94S, 900 bushels last
week. Exports Of Indian corn this week
mou to 3,520,322 bushels, compared
with 1851, 900 bushels last week.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
UNIQUE ELECTION CONTEST.
Man Beaten for Congress by 10000
Cites n legal Technically.

New York, Jan 22.-Congressmap
Benjamin l.. Fairchlld of the Sixteenth
district has served notice OF contest on
William l.. Ward. who was declared
elected in hat district last fall, and the
house will have TO decide a case with
out parallel In American politics. +,
Mr.. Fairchild. who Is an organization
republican. was renominated by a con-
vcntion held In Yonkers. Mr.. Ward, an
anti-organization republican. was NOM
mated by a convention held at White
Plains. which was controlled by w. H..
Robertson. the anti-Platt leader OF
Westchester county.
Then a contest arose as TO which was
the regular republican nominee and en-
titled to have his name printed on he
ofhcial ballot. The lower courts and
the secretary OF state decided In favor
Of Mr.. Ward. Mr.. Falrchild hen ran
as an Independent republican candidate
and received 200 votes In the district.
Mr.. Ward received 80. 709 votes. a plu-
rality or 1000 over the democratic can-
didate. and was declared elected.
Mr.. Fairchild appealed from the de-
cision Sf the lower courts on the regu.
iarity OF his nomination, and the court
or appeals rendered A decision In his
favor. On this decision he will contss,
the election In the house. His content
ton Is that. In view Of the decision. Mr..
Wards name was illegally placed up,n
me offlcial ballot. and the winning
votes should be counted for himself
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
DuCIOs

Mitchell, Jan. 23.-About three weeks
ago d man named August Duclos, Il
teacher in the government school at
Lower Rrule Indian agency, left there
to come to Mitchell, having in his pos
session about $500 with which he intend
ed TO pay a mortgage held by Bowdle &
Newcomer, Of this city. So far as is
learned he reached this city, but as their
agent D.. w. Burright, was out of the
city, the payment vas not made. On
the same day Duclos was seen on the
Milwaukee depot platform in the after
noon, but since that time all trace of
him was lost. A Chamberlain cores
pendent expressed the belief that Du-
clos had been enticed into one of the
dives of the city. and that he was
drugged, robbed and murdered. Such
a transaction, however, never occurred
IN this city. The Masonic lodge of Kim
ball e~ndeavored to locate the missing
man and it was stated to your CORES
pendent that a telegram had been re-
ceived in Mitchell today that Duclos
had been found at San Francisco, Cal.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
Preparing For Floods.

Nermjllion, Jan. 23.-There Is some
fear being expressed by the people liv-
ing on the Missouri bottom and In the
jim river valley Of another spring
freshet equal in size to the great flood
of 1881. Farmers are already removing
their hay and grain from the low lands
along the Jim river 10 higher ground.
There has already in many parts OF the
state been as great a snow fall as dur.
ing the winter of 1880 and 1881. During
that winter heavy SHOWS and Billiards
were numerous, and snow lay on the
ground from early fall until the spring
break up, which occurred the middle OF
March. In many respects this winter
has resembled that time of fifteen years
ago, especially in the central portion OF
the state, where the heaviest SHOWS
have fallen. The only noticeable differ
ence between the two winters is that i;
has not been as cold thus far this win
ter. Unless more severe weather sets
in before spring to make the Ice In the
river thicker there will not be as much
danger Of another flood as there would
be with thick ice. The flood of 1881 was
augmented by the great gorges OF ice
formed at intervals along the Missouri,
Ice that vas measured at that time was
found 10 be from three to four feet thick,
At present there Is scarcely strength
enough in the ice on the Missouri ia
bear crossing by team, There Is one
thing quite certain, however, the people
who live on the bottom lands will be
more ready TO listen TO the warnings
from reports from up-river country and
move to higher ground in case of dan
ger,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
WOULD EXTEND TRADE.


Washington, Jan, 22.-Two resolu-
tons, looking to closer trade relations
between the United States and the Pa
cific ocean ports, as well as other coun-
tries, were introduced by Representa-
tive Beach OF Ohio. One OF them re-
quests the president to enter into lego
tiations with the governments of China,
Japan, the republics and colonies of the
American hemisphere, the Hawaiian
islands n the dominion of Canada,
with a view to securing a uniform
standard of value in trade and COM
merce.
The other resolution Is to instruct the
house committee on commerce to report
whether any good reason exists for con-
tinuing the bonded privilege between
the great lakes and the Pacific ocean.
1t recites that the bonded privilege for
the transportation of through freight
was granted to Canadian railways on
the theory Of reciprocal convenience
and that no reciprocal advantages are
enjoyed by the United States on the
Pacific coast, and hat with the subsi-
dies granted the Canadian Pacific and
other steamship companies are enabled
to transport tea, silk and other goods
from China and Japan at lower rates
h American companies, so hat they
are given a monopoly Of tranic between
the orient and New York, Boston, Chi
cago and other points In the United
States.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
OPPOSED TO SHERMAN BILL
Ticket scaIpers Say Their Business
Will BE Ruined by Its Passage.

~ w ~ NTT8o
Washington. Jan. 2s.-The American
and Guaranty Ticket Brokers' associa-
tions, which include in their member
ship about all the ticket brokers in the
United States, have organized a strong
opposition ( the Sherman bill now
pending in the house, which seeks to
prohibit the scalping OF railroad tickets.
Several officers Of these associations
from Chicago and other cities have come
to Washington to work against the bill.
They will use the same arguments that
have been presented heretofore when
state legislation was attempted. They
will attempt to prove that a railroad
ticket is an article of merchandise, sub
iect to be bought and sold by anyone,
just as any other article. They Will also
attempt to convince congress that the
business OF ticket scalping Is In the In
terests Of the travelling public and that
ticket scalpers are public be~nefactors
They will show that many scalpers are
maintained In business by the railroads
themselves, who use them as a means
to evade railroad rates as fixed by the
various associations. They will deny
hat the legitimate scalDers engag in
the forgery and fraudulent sale OF rail-
road transportation, as charged. They
will attempt to prove that their business
Is a legitimate one, entitled to protection
as much as the railroad business itself.
If, in spite of the brokers protest. the
Sherman bill becomes a law, the scalp
ing of railroad tickets Will be a criminal
~offense, and about twenty scalping Of
fees in Chicago. thirty in New York,
nine in Cincinnati and several In Kan
sas City, Omaha, st. Louis and dozens
Of other cities will have to quit the busl-
ness. The Sherman law absolutely pro-
hibits the sale OF tickets for interstate
transportation by anyone but author
ICED ticket agents. The law. however.
will not affect the sale Of tickets by
scalpers from one point to another In tho
same state.