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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
RADFORD.
Being stubbornIy Fought-Epidemic
of Group.

EAST RADFORD, VA, october r.
(Special.)-For the past two days the
Hastings Court has been engaged. in a
case of more than ordinary interest. and
ono in which every point is vigorously
contested by opposing counsel. it is that
Of Andrew Andrews and Richard An
drews, brothers. charged by indictment
with criminal assault on Leila Mcdaniel
a young girl about IL years of age.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
of Mr.. Howard T. Rhnecker, of Roa-
noke. and Miss Octavia Gingling, of Rad
ford, 10 take place october 18th, at
Grove-Avenue Methodist church.
An epidemic of Group prevails among
the children here.
The grand jury returned indictments
Tuesday against two men confined in
the penitentiary at Columbus, o., for
rubbing the store of William r. Jordan
here about one year ago. The men were
arrested for robbing the post-office at
Broad Ford, and were sent to prison for
five years each. While they were in Jail
Mr.. Jordan identified the clothing worn
by the men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR
Col. John =. Cunningham Talks Most
EnthusiasticnIIyA About Ii.

Colonel John S. Cunningham, president
Of the North Carolina Agricultural So
ciety. IS in the city, and when seen at
Murphy's Hotel last night by repre-
sentative Of this paper was In great
humor TO talk about the State Fair which
is 10 begin Mt Raleigh the 24th OF TINS
month.
He says that the prospects are crafty
ing for a large attendance from all over
the Old North State. and he hopes Viz
ginia people will not forget TO drop In on
them, too. Both North Carolinians and
Virginians will have an excellent oppor-
tunity to see the Capitol the grounds,
and State Museum. In the Capitol Is a
fine painting Of Senator Il. d. Vance, one
of the Old North States most illustrious
sons The agricultural and manufactu-
rers' exhibit, Colonel Cunningham thinks,
will be very large and creditabe to the
State, showing much progress since The
last fair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
Rosemary Library Meeting.

At meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary
Board of the Rosemary Public Library.
held on Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Joseph
r. Anderson was unanimously chosen
vice-president, and Mrs. Malvern c. Pat
terson. Mrs. c. w. Anderson, Mrs. Mon
tague. Mrs. George Ainslie, Mrs. c. OBJ.
Cowardin, and Miss Mamie Archer were
elected members of the board.
1t was decided to appropriate portion
of the book fund to the purchase of a
supply Of valuable new books. and very
shortly now some interesting and popu-
lar volumes will be added to the library's
stores.
An entertainment. to be given between
this time and the time for the presenta-
ton OF the opera I'm the spring, was dis
cussed, but nothing definite was decided
upOn,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
The Passion Play.

Again q great throng of eager. but sub
dued, people gathered IN the Auditorium
last night to witness the wonderful Pas
sion play pictures being displayed there
this week under tho personal direction of
DR.. ii. NJ Wharton, of Baltimore, for the
benefit OF the Wharton orphanages
No one who desires the events in the
life of Christ impressed on his mind so
that they can never be forgotten can
afford to miss this opportunity to see the
ber-Ammergau production. Christ lives
and moves before the eyes Of the people
Of the nineteenth century almost as
among the throngs which followed Hin
when on earth. II can never be forgot
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
Salem Mention.

SALEM, VA. october 12.-(Special)-
The regular semi-annual session of the
Roanoke County Teachers Institute con-
vened here to-day and will continue for
three days. These sessions are held for
the purpose OF bringing all the teachers
In the county together TO discuss the most
practical methods of teaching.
Next Monday (County-Court day. will
be a gala day for the Democrats of Roa-
noke county. Hon. Glen Green, OF Char
lotte. and Senator w. =. Barksdale, Of
Halifax will address the Democratic
voters In behalf Of Hon. Peter j. Otey,
whose re-election TO Congress is a fore
gone conclusion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
Fire I'm Amelia.

AMELIA COURTHOUSE VA, October
Especial 1.-The residence OF Mr.. NJ.
]. Enright. about six miles west of this
place. was totally destroyed by fire last
Sunday morning The cause Of the fire
Is unknown. but is supposed to have been
tho falling out Of Goals from the fire.
,iace on the floor Of the dining room. The
louse and furniture were insured for
1900. but II is supposed that the loss is
more than double this amount.
Mr.. George Z. Detwiler's residence.
which Is only slxty-fve feet from Mr..
Enright's. was badly scorched and some
Of his furniture broken in moving IT, His
loss is fully covered by insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
ILLUS SYCLE& SON.

gates, elected on a basis Of one delegate
TO every twenty-five members. The meet
ing OF the association will probably De
held at the Masonic Temple. while the
Jefferson Hotel will be the headquarters
of the visitors.
This is the first time the annual meet
ing has ever been held in Richmond, and
the home people are determined to i'm
press all who attend that Virginia hos
pitality is no myth.
The sessions will be taken up with dis
cussions of interest to all the congrega-
tions, and addresses by the ministry and
the laity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
ALLEGED MURDERER AT LARGE.
Reward of $500 offered for His Cap

WASHINGTON. October i2.-jrhe super
mtendent OF Police here has offered a re-
ward OF 800 for the recapture Of Eugene
'oweil, negro, charged with murder
VINO escaped from cell in the station
Monday night ''''SS
Nnen last seen he wore dark-blua
sweater, with white stripe al neck =
oIack felt hat dafk-brown suit, and old
shoes broken at the sides He is biaek
Il or Y years OF age. Feet g or 7 inch
g tail; weight. about lS pounds; face
piotcnea about the Jaws, on close inspec-
PoweHs escape was made wills the sta
honSAouse door was open ~ 50
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
SUE FOR A LARGE SUM.
Merchants National Bank Brings
Action for $1O,OOO-News of Courts.

Suit for $4,000 damages was entered in
the Law and Equity Court yesterday by
the Merchants National Bank against
]. G. and Daisie w. France. This is ar
action of debt, and the liability is evi.
denced by five negotiable notes for the
above amount.
In the case Of II. p. Riddick against
j. b. Elan & Co. the jury failed TO agree
and was adjourned until this morning.
In the Chancery Court Mrs. Mary T.
Chalmers's will was admitted to probate
and james +. Chalmers qualified as execu.
tor.
James W. Worsham qualified as guard
ian of o. w. Worsham.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
woman's College Finances.

An important meeting of the Finance
Committee of the Woman's College will
he held this afternoon at o'clock, in the
library Of the college. The committee
will be met also by committee from the
Baptist Ministers Conference, consisting
of Rev Drs. w. r. l.. Smith. J. s. Dill,
Rev NJ. A. Jones. and Rev. b. Cabell
HeninE
The financial condition OF the college
will be discussed, and very probably a
plan for the advancement Of the funds
of the college will be formulated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
THE MAYO FACTORY NOT SOLD.
Positive Declaration That Negotia-
lions Are Not Being Conducted.

So far as can be learned, there is now
little likelihood OF the p. II. Mayo q
Brothers tobacco-factory being absorbed
by the American Tobacco Company-at
least, no present likelihood 1t is thought
by those in position 10 know that over
lures were made by the American COM
pany. and that the Mayos refused to ac-
cept the proposition.
MIR. E. c. Mayo. secretary and trea-
surer of the Mayo company, when seen
by a Dispatch man yesterday about 1
o'clock, said that the concern had not
sold out to any one. He would not then
say that no negotiations were pending
for the sale of the plant. Several hours
later, however, he said that no negotia-
tions were pending, and his refusal to
say more than this gives rise to the be-
lief that the deal, If there were one, is off,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
Congressman Epes CONFIDENT.

Congressman Epes. OF the Fourth Dis
trict, was in the city some time yester-
day. Mr.. Epes is In fine feather over his
prospects OF reelection. 1.-THE Fourth
District is absolutely safe" ne said, con-
fidently. 81 feel sure of being returned by
a larger majority than that given me last
time"
Senator r. b. Hartley. OF Sussex county.
was in the city yesterday. Mr.. Epes
is certain Of reelection. think" he said
TO Dispatch reporter. "The party is
in fine trim, and everybody is hard at
work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
nrowned I'm the River.

A colored man named Duncan Ray. fell
In the river at the foot OF Nicholson
street, yesterday afternoon between and
5 O'Clock. and was drowned, before res
cuers could reach him.
Coroner Taylor viewed the remains, and
deeming an Inquest unnecessary, had the
body sent to the city morgue, where last
night il was Identified.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
Bargain Wonders.

10c F'lannellette, &c.
21-2c. Dark Outing, 61-ic.
Androscoggin Cotton. Sc.
IL 1-2c. Percales, &c.
s i-3c. Unbleached Jeans.
25c. Fleece-Lined Shirts. l2l-2c.
Cotton Batting, 4 pounds for 81,
sec. Pure Linen-Bosom Shirts gc
Boys and Girls 10c. Ribbed Hose .,
Black, SC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
FIGARO ENTERTAINMENT.
MEETINGS.

KNIGHTS OF HONOR.-THlS Is Ig
notify ali members OF the KNIGHTS JF
HONOR ORDER in Richmond and Mil'
chester that our Supreme Dictator j. ".
GOOHEEN. OF Philadelphia. Pa, VIII ply
this city an official visit SATURDAl ut-
tober 18th instant. and will deliver dn tN-
dress at Smith Hall, Ffth street between
Il and NJ, at L. NJ There VIII pc u,
charge of admission All members o- ITO
order will be welcome. 800,
j. LEROY SUTHERLAND
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13

What Mrs. Nell Hurst has TO Bay
About It.

DrAa Mrs. PINKHAM:-When Iwrote
to you had not been well for FIVE years;
had doctored all the time but got no
better. had womb trouble very bad.
NV womb pressed backward, causing
piles. was In such misery could
scarcely walk across the floor. Men
situation was irregular and too pro-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
To TAX to knights Of Honor.

Supreme-D Dictator j. w. Goheen, of the
knights of Honor, will pay the members
of that order In this city an official visit
Saturday. He comes from Philadelphia.
and will deliver an address at Smiths
Saturday evening An invitation has been
extended to all the members Of the order
In the city to be present
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
knight. Are Enjoying Themselves

A telegram received here yesterday
from the Richmond knights Templars at
Pittsburg says they are having royal
time and are being entertained like
princes. Mr.. G. Ii. Broman, formerly
auditor OF the Chesapeake and Ohio. but
now located In Pittsburg. has the party
in tow and is doing everything possible
10 enhance the pleasure of their visit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
CONVENTION IN DECEMBER.
Hebrew Congregations of Americ"
IN HIVE a Great Meeting Here.

Already extensive preparations are be-
ing made for the annual meeting OF the
American Union Hebrew Association, 10
be held in this city December 9Th, 1th.
and Sth.
Mr. Julius Straus, president OF the beth
Ahaba Synagogue, and Mr.. Henry o.
Hutzler I'm cooperation with the trus-
tees OF the congregation. have begun TO
make preparations for the entertainment
Of the delegates.
The association Is a national organiza-
ton of the reformed congregations. The
body Is composed OF from $50 to 200 dele
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13


and was able to do nearly all my own
work. continued the use Of your medi-
cine, and feel that / eve my recovery to
Won. 1 cannot thank you enough foryour
advice and your wonderful medicine.
Any one doubling my statement may
write to me and will gladly answer
all inquiries.-Mrs. NELL HURST, Deep
water, Mo.
Letters like the foregoing, con-
stanty being received, contribute not
little to the satisfaction felt by Mrs.
Pinkham that her medicine and counsel
are assisting women to bear their heavy
burdens.
Mrs. Pinkham's addressis Lynn, Mass.
All suffering women are invited to
write to her for advice, which will be
given without charge. II is an ex-
perienced woman's advice to women.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
MAY BE DECIDED TODAY.
Judge witt to Dispose of the Slot
Machine Case-Other Matters.

Judge Witt, of the Hastings Court, will
probably render a decision in the slot
machine case to-day.
Anthony Sternsdorr, weli-known
character, who has served several terms
in the city Jail, was sentenced TO four
years in the penitentiary yesterday for
picking the pockets Of j. R. Cook and
stealing a gold watch, ring, and other
iewelry, to the value of $50, as well as
Sal 90 in cash.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
cox.rror mt the city Hall.

Governor and Mrs. Tyler paid visit
to the City Hall yesterday. and went ell
through the building. 1t was the first
visit of the Executive TO the municipal
of1ices. and he was very warmly greeted.
He was delighted with the building. and
admired particularly the handsome Coun-
oil Chamber.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
Governor Tyler in the Southwest.

Governor Tyler left for Christiansburg
and Biacksburg last night. TO be gone until
Monday.
He has important legal business ut the
former place, and will attend meeting
or the Montgomery county farmers club
at Blacksburg to-day. Before returning
he win visit his farm In Pulaski - s>ok
after business mattoyA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
NOTICE.
Southern RailN

Southern RAILWAY COmVaH''
Richmond. Va, october 1, 50
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF Ihg
STOCKHOLDERS OF THE SOUTHERN
RAILWAY COMPANY. for the purpose
OF electing directors, and for the lflns,
action of such other business as may
come before the meeting. viii % hs.
at the Office OF the company, IN the ,iY
OF Richmond. Va, ON TUESDAY, o''''
Der Is. 1888, at 10 o'clock A. ~
JOSIAH + HILL
oc 9-tOclsin Secrciarf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13

Alice Baker and Anna Eliza Johnson.
both colored. spent the night as guests
az the Second Police station on the
charge az having given beating to
Eleanor Cousins, sister In black.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
PERSONAL,
NOTICE.

/ WILL MAKE APPLICATION. AC-
cording TO law, To the Second Auditor OF
the State OF Virginia. for reissue of the
following Virginia Century Bonds. in the
name Of LUCY T. SPfLMAN. viz: No.
for SlO0, the said Bonds having been
lost. LUCY I. SPILMAN
Sc @-Thit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13

fuse, was also
troubled with
leucorrhGa. /
had given up all
hopes of getting
well; everybody
thought I had
consumption.
After taking
= five bottles OF
Lydia +. Pink
hams vegeta-
BILE Compound,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
oc l3-Th&S.

A STATED COMMUNICATION ~
of METROPOLITAN LODGE. ~. N
IL, A f. and a. NJ, will be held at
the Masonic Temple, corner ~ bfoll
and Adams streets, THIS Thuffl1D
EVENING, October 18th. at 80 ocioeA'
Master Masons In good standing are ~
yited to attend.
BY order OF the Worshipful Master.
). h. JACOBS
no ~ Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
The Tower.
Corner Second and Broad.
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THURSDAYS Wonderful Bargains.
Quilts.

$ Down Quilt, satinet lining, beau,,ns
quality, to-day 1915.
s2.75 Quilts to be sold to-day for nu
You ought TO see this bargain.
81 Blankets. wool and Ia. TODAY -.
$3.50.
81 Blankets, extra size and extra ou,u.
~. 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
old Doniul0a


Building ana I1Odn AssVtIa -.
Richmond. Va. october lNA
A CALLED MEETING Or A ~.
srrocKHOI.DERS OF THE OLD - ~
MINION BUILDING AND LOAN ASsC
CITATION will be held In the Han OF
On The I'd DAY or NOVEMBER. ~
al 10 O'Clock A. NJ. for the purpose -
Considering the question OF the consts
sion OF other shares into perpetual ss .,,os
and TO take such action In couheV.,,y
Herewith as may be deemed rSSTp
bv the stockholders. Il. A. BARBER
0c 2-td S------------s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
Carpets.

Ingram Carpet. l9c.
SOC. Ingram Carpet, 95c.
75c. Ingram Carpet, soc.
75c. Tapestry Carpet, SOC.
$l.25 Brussels Carpet, 19c.
$l.25 Wilton Velvet Carpet, 6sc.
81 Smyrna Rugs, soc.
s. Smyrna Rugs, $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
Special
Dress Goods
Sale To-Day.
Great Silk
Sale To-Day.
Dress Goods.

|. The Bayadere-Stripe Dress Goods, In all
coIors, raised effect, sale price 25c.
90 pieces French Imperial Serge, all
wool and coors, AZ inches wide. Ssc.
o. pieces of Granite Cloth, 3S inches
wide I'm all colors. to-day's price S9c
The New Novelty Poplins, In all colors,
40 inches wide, to-day's price soc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
Leather Goods Sale.

New bargains are so numerous that we
cannot begin to mention. Here are lew
hints:
soc Leather Pocket-Books. in Black,
Tan, and all coloTs, for &c.
SOC. Seal Purse and Card-Case combined
to-day for SOC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
Hosiery.

A French Lisle Hose. fast Black, double
soles. spliced heels and toes, to-day L l-zc
pair. -.
An Imported I.isle Hose, the best
Hermsdorf dye, great value to-day ior
25c. pair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
| FlanneIs.

Plain White Wool Flannel. to-day l5c.
zoe. White Wool Flannel, to-day &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13

oc l3
The times., 1898-10-15
ROOSEVELT SEES BLACK.
Both of Them Appear Satisfied With
the Interview.

New York, Oct 1i.-Col. Roosevelt went
to Albany today and had a tive-minute
talk with Gov. Black that was of the
most satisfactory character to the friends
of both In the streets of Albany and
again in the streets of Troy Col. Roose-
velts appearance was the signal for re-
markable popular demonstrations. Col.
Roosevelt promised Gov. Back that with
in the next few weeks he will speak at 1
big meeting at Troy at which the gov
ernor will preside.
Col Roosevelt's trip was arranged
overnight. Troy did not know he was
coming until an hour or two before his
arrival People around the less settled
parts of the county did not know of his
visit until he had gone. This was the
fault of the managers of the fair at West
Sandlake. Its managers thought there
would be big crowd on the grounds on
the last day because on Thursday there
was big crowd. They determined to
surprise today's crowd by presenting to
1t the colonel of the Rough Riders The
crowd was not there to be surprised and
The times., 1898-10-15
DR.. N. S. LINCOLN DEAD.
Long and Honorable Career Is
Brought to Close.


DIR. Nathan Smith Lincoln, one of the
Oldest and best known physicians of
Washington. died yesterday at his resi-
dence. 15l4 H Street northwest.
Dr. Lincoln had reached the age of sew
enty years, having been horn in Gardner,
Mass, on April 3. 1s2s. Although he had
complained lately of suffering from the
weight of long and arduous work in the
performance of his profession. coupled
with the weakness of declining years, DR..
Lincoln was confined TO his house and bed
but comparatively snort time. For the
past three days he had been regarded by
the family and more intimate friends as
critically i'll.
Dr. Lincoln was a man of fine presence
and courtly manners and of uniform kind
ness and courtesy He was loved by his
patients and his death Will come with all
the force of a personal loss to Il large
number of people in all classes Of the
community who knew and loved him. He
is survived by a widow and two children.
The children are George Gould Lincoln.
who is student at Yale, and Miss Nata-
lie s. Lincoln.
DR.. Lincoln was son of the late Rev.
Increase Turner Lincoln and grandson
of DR.. Nathan Smith, founder of the med
ical departments at Yale and Dartmouth
Colleges. He was a descendant of Gen.
Jonathan Chase, who drew up the arti-
cles of surrender which Were accepted by
the British at the close of the War of the
Revolution. and came from long line OF
honorable ancestry. including Gen. Benja-
min Lincoln. who received the sword OF
Lord CORVALLIS at Yorktown
DIR. Lincoln graduated from Dartmouth
College in the year 1850. He studied medi
cine with his uncle, DR.. Nathan Ryno
Smith. of Baltimore. a distinguished sur
geon of that city. and received the de-
gree of doctor of medicine from the Uni
versity of Maryland in Baltimore in 1852.
/ and entered into practice in that city.
though only for about two years, after
which he established himself in Wash
ington. He has held many offices of high
honor in medical associations. His repu-
tation was not confined to this city, but
was known throughout the country.
For several years DR.. Lincoln was sur
geon of the old Washington Infirmary.
and in 1861 was appointed by President
Lincoln to be surgeon of the District of
Columbia Volunteers. which position he
held for three months, after which he
was made surseor-in-chief of the mill
tary hospital in Washington. He was
elected vice president of the District of
Columbia Medical Society in 1872 and was
president of the society 1S15-16 He was
| one of the vice presidents of the Inter-
| national Medical Congress which met in
| Philadelphia in 1851.
| Dr. Lincoln was one of the first physi-
clans called at the time of the shooting
of President Garfield by Guiteau, and
made a correct diagnosis of the case, as
was proved by the autopsy after the
| death of the President
Dr. Lincoln will be buried on Sunday.
| Services will be held at st. Johns Pro-
| testant Episcopal Church, Sixteenth
| Street northwest, at o'clock. The pail
| bearers have not yet been selected.
The times., 1898-10-15
SECRET RATE CUTTING.
Investigation of Charges AEaina
the Baltimore and Ohio.

investigation of Charges AEainat
the Baltimore and Ohio.
Upon investigation made by Chairman
Campbell. of the Southwestern Bureau,
an association composed of railways ex-
tending from ST. Louis, Kansas City and
other points to Texas, and of water and
the Interstate Commerce Commission
has. by order entered October II. inst tut
ed a formal investigation of alleged vio-
lations of the interstate commerce act
claimed to result from secret rate cutting
and unjust Determinations by John X.
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany, and by the Baltimore and Ohio
Southwestern Railway a Company. on
freights carried by them from Philadel-
phia, Baltimore. and Cincinnati to East
st. Louis and Chicago. and destined to
points in Texas and other States west of
the Mississippi.
The investigation relates to shipments
carried since the first of August. Be
sides the violations of the act to resu ate
commerce generally charged upon state
ments so made to the commission, the
order specifies cuts In the rates on canned
goods from Baltimore to East st. Louis
amounting in some cases to 20 cents Ter
100 pounds below tho published tariff. in
rates on whisky in carloads from Ph,la-
delphia to East St. Louis and Chicago
of as much as % cents below establish
ed charges. and in rates on wire. wood
enware, and pickles from Cincinnati to
East St. Louis of from to cents less
than the schedule charge. which the law
requires shall be observed. The case Is
set down for hearing on the first day OF
November. before the commission at
Washington