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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

Jackson. Miss. Aug. 2S.-Interesat in the
appointment of a successor 10 the late
Senator j. T. George grows apace. Among
those more prominently mentioned for
the position are Ex-Governor. Lowry, Sem
aitor-e.ect H. d. Money who was elected
10 take the place of Senator George com
merctns IN 1899 and Hon. J. w. Clltrer
TIE appointment by the governor holds
only until the election by the legislature,
which meets in January.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

Atlanta. Ga. Aug 2S.-Dr c. w. Par
rott, jr-, son of President George w.
Parrot. of the Parrot Lumber company,
and himself one OF the most pronlnent
young business men of this city, COM
mftted suicide by shooting himself in the
ulation in sugar and other stocks
amounting to some $4,000. has disSfpated
his fortune and induced his self destruc4
ton.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29
METEoRoLoGTCAL RECORD.
Yesterdays Observations at the Lo'
cal Weather Bureau Office.

cal Weather Bureau Office.
Salt Lake City, Aug. 2S--Barometer,
a. M. 1851; 6 p M. 1856. Thermom-
eter. 6 a, M. 81 degrees; 6 p. M. SO de-
grees. Relative humidity (per cent?,
a. M, Y; p. M. 81. Direction of wind,
a. m, southeast; p. m, northwest
Velocity of wind (miles per hour, a.
m, 2; q. M, g. State of weather, 6
a. M, clear; p. M, clear. Maximum
temperature, Sc degrees; minimum tenn
perature, SO degrees; mean tempera-
ture. ~ degrees; for % years, Il degrees.
excess for this date, Degree; accu-
mulated deficiency since Jan. 1, 1897,
344 degrees; accumulated excess since
Aug. l, 1897, Il degrees. Precipitation
Gncluding rain, hail and melted snow,
0 inches; for % years. .O3 inch: def
cheney for this date, .03 inch; accumu-
lated excess since Jan. l, 1897, 106
inches; accumulated deficiency since
Aug. l. 1897. 80 inch.
Forecast for Salt Lake City and vi
entity for the "a hours ending at 6 D.
m. today: Fair; stationary tempera-
ture. J. H. SMITH,
Observer
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29
Piper Buvs the P. I.

Seattle. Wash. Aug. 2s.-The an
neuncement is made that George u
Piper has purchased the PoSt-InteIH-
geneer of this city. and will take pos
session ON Sept. 1 next. Mr.. Hoge, the
present proprietor. retiring form the
mana cement of the paper altogether
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29
New Military Park.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Aug. 2S.-Work
in the Chacl1amauga- Chattanooga MAJ
tional Military park has assumed ina7
mense proportions. and many extansivs
additions and improvements are now
fr.tne- made
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29
CHURCH SERVICES.
Notices Inserted In This Column
Free, If Handed In Before Noon
on Saturday.

First M. E. Church-SS East Third South
street. Preaching by the pastor, Alfred H.
Hsasy at Il a. M aad p. M; morning
subject: "1he Hopeiessness OF Atneism
evening subject: The Value of 1r1neS
CtarLS- Esllrla,ls."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

The Central Christian Church.-Corneu
Third East and Fourth E3uth streets, B
F. Clay. minister, residence 1862 Third Eas
street; Sunday school ait 9.45 g. m. preach
ing at IL a. m. and p. m; Christian En-
dsavor at Gao p. m; prayer meeting
Wednesday at p. m. You are cordially
invited ITO attend these services.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

Divine Services at st. Mary's Cathedral.
First mass at 8 o clock; second mass at
o crock. Sunday school at $3.50; ,higSn mass
and sermon at IL o clock a. M; VesperS
and benedlct18l an l:aO p. m, week Inurn-
lngs mass aC ~ a. m. mass and sermon
al St Patrick s churcn aI 10 o'c-oc6 a. m.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

The Church of Christ Scfentist.-Jewish
temple ON Fourth East between Second
ana fflird SouiGn, services at II a. m. each
Sunday, subject: .'HaufS preaching OPP
posed by ldoiaisers at Ephesus;" Sunday
scnool at 10 a. M; experience messing
each Thursday evening at 1880. All Chris
ttam Sc.snce literature Kept at tine cnrrcn
and at % East Fourth South. a welcome
to ALL
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
And State Normal School, Salt Lake
CITY.

The academic year will begin, Sept.
Is. 1897. Courses in general science.
liberal arts, mining engineering, nor
NAL work, kindergarten training and
preparatory studies are offered. For
annual or full particulars concerning
these courses, entrance requirements.
normal scholarships, etc, apply to J.
T. Kingsbury. president.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

w. L, Eastman has purchased the
Mr. Mccormick, including a large. fine
stock from Columbus, Q. The nnbIic
now has the only chance this season ia
get the best of foot wear at low prices !.
good stock and style. This sale will
continue till sold out
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29
famous Preacher Dead

San Antonio, Tex, Aug. 2S.-Andrew
jackson Rains, aged 65 years. died today
in this city. He was United States att
tnrrrey for the western district of Texas
under Presidents Grant, Garfield, Arthur
and HAYES and the most famous prose
cutor in Texas.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29
Negligee Shirts.

Some late summer productions in newt
bright patterns to show you.
BROWN, TERRY & WOODRUFF CO..
1876 Main street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

First Baptist Church.-Corner Second
South and Second West, Rev. H. B. Steel
man, pastor; services at IL a. IN. and D.
M; Sunday school at 12:15 Y. P. S. C. b.
at 6:45; Wednesday evening service ait g.
A welcome Ito ALL
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

First Congregational. : Corner First
Soi9sh and Fourth East: Rev. Clarence IT,
Brown pastor. public services at IL
o clock: sermon by Professor George H.
Matthew'S Seats free. Sunday school at
1880: junior C. h. ait 4:4o; Y. p S. c. e.
at Ga. All invited
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

Swedish Lutheran lions Church.
Corner Second South and Fourth East
streets; service today ait p. m. and Sun
DAY school at 1880 a. m. All welcome. P.
e. As.ey, pastor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

ReorgaGhzed Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, CLOSE phiItes. '')-ChapeI
20 Second South East; Sunday. Aug. 80,
sunday sclrool at 10 a. M; IL a. M. prayer
meeting: 1:3O D. NJ, preaching by Elder
James McKieruan of Iowa
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

Burlington Chapel. Corner Indiana
avenue and Navajo street; Sunday school
at $3.50 p. M; evening preaching at s; Fri
day evening service at 8.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

Rio Grande Chapel.-Third South be-
tween Ninth and Tenth West; Sunday
school at 3:45 p. m.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

Westminster Presbyterian Cihurch.-1S0
| South Fourth West street: Rev. f. L..
Arnold, pastor. Public worship today at
of Bort Douglas; SaDbpth school at 12:15;
Northwest mission school at $3.50; Chris
ttan Endeayor meetings., junior All 5
other evening service. Public ALWAYS wei
come.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

English Lutheran Church of the Holy
Trinity.-336 South Fourth East street,
II a. m. and p. M: Sunday school at 10
a. M; leag que meeting Thursday ait D m
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

For a delicious breath perfume, try
Aromel.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

The vocal chorus in Christensen's
military band concert at Saltair today
is one OF the PRINCIPAL attractions.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

st. Marks Cathedral East First
South: the Ri. Rev. AbieI Leonard. s, Il.
D., rector; the Rev. J. B. HaIsey, dean
services today (tlItih Sunday after Trim
lty): Holy comm union at 7:30 a. m; Sun
l1tany and sermon at II a. M; eyeaiin g
prayer at p. M; work days: Daily morn
ing prayer at a. NJ; holy communion.
Ilnllrsday at 7:30 a. m; evening prayer,
Friday at 1880 p. m.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

Free Lance society will meet at II a. m
Sunday in Commercial block. AT this
meeting There will be discussed the prison
rules of the sheriff and THE programme
for THE winters work
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

Y. M. c.. A.-2S West Second South
M; addressed by Mr.. George Hawkes.,
subject. Christ's Ambition" text John
iv, Sl-3S. All men are inYfted and will be
MOST cordially welcomed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29
Fail Hats

Our new Miller. .warburton. :
--Denney'' and ''schoblev derbies; styl-
ish productions
BROWN, TERRY & WOODRUFF co.
166 Main street
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

Christensen's Select Military Band,
The programme for today's concert at
Saltair will consist of the most popJ1-
lar numbers of the entire season.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29
A Successor 70 GEORGE

of a shortage of about $1,000. He was re-
leased ON So, 600 bonds.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

Souuh West Temple street at p. M; the
study class meets Wednesdays at 5 D. m.
ALI iaivlred to all meetings.
The Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran
Church of Cur Savior--Hlouruh East street
between Fourth ana F'irta Soush streets.
No services today, but Sunday school at
1880: Rev. 2. Skabo.- pastor residence 25i
South Fourth EsaSs street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

A delicious chew Tula Lake pepsin
gum
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29

Theosopflical Society.-The Theosophica.
society meets in IheosophtcaI hall 90
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-29
ROUGH Dry

| Rough Dry
Family washing at SC per pound; a
/ boon to housekeepers; try it.
TROY STEAM LAUNDRY,
166 Main street
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10
A little excitement was occasioned

A little excitement was occasioned on Second avenue last night, about s o'clock, by a horse running away. The horse was hitched to cart and ran through the crowded streets from the Mayors office out East Second avenue to points unknown. The horse and cart were the prop erty of colored woman whose name could not be ascertained. No damage was occasioned by the run away.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

Lakeside Epworth League will hold an entertainment next Friday night at the parsonage. Together with having a good soeiable time, lunches in boxes will be served, the proceeds to help raise the conference fund for widows of deceased minis ters and superanuated ministers. Cordial invitation extended to all. il
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10
Drawing tablets at
 ". L. Dewoody & Go.

A. ". and Tracy Mills, local deal CTS of the Smith Premier Typewriter, yesterday sold one of their latest im- proved No. machines to Prof. Nettleton, for use In his business college.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

You will find it to your financial advantage to read the offers of our leading local merchants in the GRAPHIc's advertising columns to- day. You can save money hy avail ing yourself of these special offers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

The case against Nose Holmes, charged with assault with intent to kill, was discharged, as Johanna Davis, the woman he shot, and all the other witnesses examined, said that the shooting was accidental.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

MT. John W. Sullivan received a telegram Saturday morning bearing the sad intelligence of the death of his father, which occurred that morning at Prescott, Ark. MT. Sul- livan left at once to attend the obsequies.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

The Episcopal church has secured the services of Miss Henrietta Scheet2 as organist. Miss Scheetz Is an ae- eomplished musician and she will add aditional efficiency to the Episcopal choir.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

On next Tuesday evening Misses Marion and Reba Dewoody will en- certain at their beautiful home on Fourth avenue, in honor of their guest, Miss Van sante.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10
THIS WEEK I Mill be Your Chane to Buy| SCHOOL SHOES. Cut Prices on All Chdren's Shoes
 J. & $. KATZENSTEIN,
 1l2 Main Street. e

MT. Therefore Willis came in from Texarkana this morning where he has been connected with the Daily Courier for sometime, He reports a good rain down the Cotton Belt last night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

Cards are out announcing the mar riage of Mir. Beni. T. Wise to Miss florence Richardson, San Antonio, Texas, October 20, 1897. Mr. Wise is well known here and has many friends who congratulate him on his coming marriage.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10
Long delayed D.awing tablets have at last arrived at
 W. l.. DEWOODY X Go.

The dirt being taken from Main St is being placed around the Main street Methodist church and parson- age. The entire premises will be raised to a proper grade.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

The GRAPHIC is always glad to help any kind of q public enterprise, but it must respectfully decline to be cat's-paw to pull chestnuts out of the fire for others.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

Mr. Harry I. Holderness went up to Beebe Saturday to spend Sunday with his family.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

Mr. Frank Dowdy, q former Pine Biuff1an, but now living in Texas, WAS in the city several days, visiting friends and relatives. He was on his way to West Virginia on a short visit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

Mrs. Addie T. Owen arrived in the city yesterday from Texas and will soon begin class in music. Mrs. Owens many friends generally and the local musir-lovers especially will be glad to learn of her return.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

MT. John H. Mccain has returned from the Stuttgart Fair.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

Mr Horace B. Allis. of Little Rock, will arrive in the city this morning on q visit to relatives and friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

The GRAPHIC cannot give loving loyalty to public enterprise when others work only for what there is in it. 7
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

MT. ". II. Roane and family are spending the day at Rob Roy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

Mir. J. J. NJ. Brown, of Fordyce, registered at the Arlington Satur- day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

Mrs. c. E. Presely is expected home today after a few days visit with relatives at Hot Springs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

Little Bertie Sullivan, the grand daughter of Maj. N. T. White, is quite sick.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

Capt. Mat Downs is confined to his bed with a severe spell of illness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

Ragland, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Fitzhugh, has issued in- vitstions for 8 birthday party on October 1lth from to 6 D. m, in honor of his seventh anniversary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

Miss Nellie Hicks returned yester- day from Stuttgart where she was the guest Of Miss Bettie Price during the Fair
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

Mr. r. C. Ewing. ot Little Rock, is registered at the Trulock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

LOOK FOR THE FACTS demonstrated by experience. Thousands and thousands of people suffering from effects of impure blood have been cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

MT. ]. A. Burnett, of Phila, is in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

Mr. NJ. G. Cope has opened up a meat market on Cherry street, next to c. M. Johnson's, and will be pleased to serve his friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10
Dry Goods.

In our Dry Goods Department you will find a large line of capes, all grades and latest styles, Dress skirts from S1 to $8.75. Ladies and children's underwear. Table linens, bleaehed and brown domestics, percales, sateen, medium priced dress goods. etc. All marked very low.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

Drawing tablets at
 ". L. Dewoody * Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

Miss lsita Hammett. who is teach ing school at Toronto, is spending Saturday and Sunday at home with her parents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

Mrs. Eugene F,ies is expected home today from Red Sulphur Springs, Va, where she spent the summer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10
CITY ITEMS.

Ifyou would save money, read the ads.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10

Hoods Pillls act eaS1,,- promptly on the bowels. G,, aoa headache. 25c. Nares esr.sssI.ll 70 Z
 alotds a:s ss.;;stri K
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10
'IAE BLUFF DAILY GRAPHIC.

PINE BLUFF. ARK. OCT. 10, 1887
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10
Men Shoes.

We have 3 most coaapiete stock from everyday brogans to Banister's finest erea- tions. Our line of Goodyear Welts at $2. 50, $3 and $4 are the best values for the money. Among these you will find kangaroo, vici kid with vici lining, box calf and calf; all up to date and warranted 10 give satsfaction Should you need a shoe at 4l or a pair at S5 you will find them with us.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-10
Ladies Shoes.

Style was not sacrificed when quality was considered. Ours have both. We carry every thing from the heavy farm shoe to the finest dress shoe. We have paid particular atten- ton to green, oxblood and chocolate, lace or button.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-12-29
DRY GOODS MARKETS

New York. Dec. &-This - Clearing up
week in the dry goods houses Locally the
selling OF odds and ends engrossed the al
tentioR OF sellers and buyers. This : the
expected condition during hte last week in
the year. Stock-taking VIII fo.iow sooa al
ter New Years. and will give way 20 soma
trading. tbs bang true. the demand AZ
first hands has been QUIT and =cant. There
* no real life in The market az SIS best. ard
in cotton ard wooden goods alike This duh
ness l. accenuatsd today. Mail orders are
light and The general market = stagaant
In staple goods the market IS quiet Il
print cloths there have been 10 further
sales OF extras a. &c
Fan River. Mass. Dec &--Tae opera
two hours teaiEht afie- TIA executive CON-
mi,cee meetings Of the various Unions had
bean held. Secretary O'Donael gsvz out
tia following resolution, which hai been
unanimously adopted By the committee:
Resolved. That We accept he reduction.
as i would not Be good business policy on
our part 20 enter mo d strike az TIE pres
ent time Blk Ne Inform cur employers
TIA: as 500 as We tank ths7s : a margin
OF p-oht sufficient tor TIE restoration q ths
presentw sge-SeHeduis, we shzI demand 4
even L wsAsve 20 20 10 ne extremity q
leaving Cur ezaploy-,sn- CT q S-r.ks
The feeling znc1S TIE leaders : scra-S
assira<t ire re5uccoa. whIs tAs comm
tee offers The resolution 20 the unions tAere
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-12-29
sINGERLY'SFAILED BANKS
Comptroller Eckeis Takes the Trouble to
Correct Some Impressions

Philadelphia, Dec. 2S.-Comptroiler OF
the Currency Eckels wired a statement
TO this city tonight, in relation to the
published article. intimating that polit-
ical feeling mad something to do with
TIE failure OF the Chestnut Street Ma
,io-,al bank and the Chestnut Street
Trust and Savings Fund company, OF
which William 81. Singefly, proprietor
Of the Record, was president. The
comptroller says.
II nave read with deep interest the
statement in q New York paper OF this
date relative TO the affairs OF the
Chestnut Street Nationani hank. OF
Philadelphia, its president, W. NJ. Sing
erly. and iic actions c: the comptroller
banks failure. l have 10 wish tozevade
full -ospon5i.. ifty OF them. The ehjec-
ton which rust be made to Tire article
referred ~ is that by ineundo it under
takes 10 snow that the difficulties OF the
bank were not dealt with because Of
some alleged political affiliations be-
tween Mr.. ST. gerly. some others AMI
II sen L ~ 4IfJD-L4EC VI NAAiS AACD AA 49,
fact that it - un fcunied and places ne
IN the attitude ~ introducing into a
grave business situation a position CT
s-lfynness. Nothing could De more
foreign that could be done or attempted
10 be done.
"The paper OF Mr.. Singerly and his
aI.ieI commercial interests We're in the
question u 6e dealt with ard that quss-
ton was to ge, it out, having n mind
the crea ting OF the least disturbance I,
business conditions and If possible saw
ing the bank tn the shareholders and
keeping the creditors urt1aTIned.'
Philadelphia, Dec. 2s.-Tne pan for
me liquidation o, all claims against the
Che.tnut Street National bank, the
Chestnu. Street Trust and Savings
Fund c.mpanv, were as far as could be
learned todsy were quite favorable TO
ne general toiy OF directors ct b6th
those insti;ut:oI.l The plan for he
turning ovec to tie bank and trust
the enti.s property OF the
Record Publishing company, Of which
William NJ. Slngeriy - the owner, It is
believed xiI suffice 70 pay all the
claims Of Cc1OSi.hrs.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-12-29
ATCHIsON AND BURLINGTON
Reports of Earnings for November and for
the Five Months

Chicago, H., Dec. zs.-The net income
from operation Of the Atc:lison system
fer tie month 9: November was s1,1e7,-
$50, an INCREASE OF s3sS, $50 over the ssne
month OF last year. For the five mU1-ds
OF tise fiscal year ending November Sc.
the net income o: the system from op-
efatiJn VA, si.iGt ,101, an increase OF
81 so9,241 over the corresponding period
Of the pre-e1ing fiscal year.
The net cam ngs OF the Burlington
system for the .1cnth OF November were
$3.50, $50. an increase Of S315. $50. For the
months frcm july 1 70 November, the
MT earnings of Ire system Were $685.
3=5. an incrtase OF s151s,O25 over the
same period of the preceding fiscal year.
All Of the passenger agents of the
western reads report that the ousinesS
for the holidays was anywhere from co
- as per cen. over tas similar traffic
during the last year. Generally tais
class Of ousiLess is for the most part
confined 20 students but this year there
was more miscellaneous traffic than dur
ioS any holiday season in the last live
years.
There is no sign O. decrease in the
freight rate situation. Most Of the roaiis
have come to the conclusion that they
cannot hcii thei: Il ade 10 the Colo. ado
pGi1ts witi1ut making rstes lower than
trOse row n, AMI al, Of them expeel
that in the near future they viii be
compelled 20 once mere cut ratss on all
Classes OF freight 10 CcioTado D;in.s.
TIE chances axe that tie rates will D.
cut within one week sitter the ag7ee-
ment To maintain them is supposed D
become binding on all o. he roads Sew
eral general freight agents have ex-
pressed themselves, AMI viii say nothing
more than that they DO not intend 70
Gu. the rates then seives, and decllce
they hive every eXl eciation Of seeing
tiis.lr cOmpe titorS dc Sd.