The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13

Carson, Prize Scott & Co. Chicago-Track
elevation has been an advantage IN our
shipping. We do not think that freight
rates have been affected by elevation.
Berlin Machine Works. Chicago-Track
elevation is certainly an advantage IN sew
Cral ways. We have noticed neither IN
crease nor decrease in the freight rates as
yet
Austin &, Western Company. Limited. Chi
cago-We have not the slightest doubt but
that the elevation of tracks in the city IS
of great Importance
PLANT DIRECTLY AFFECTED.
Fraser & Chalmers, Chicago-We have
been directly affected by the elevation of
the tracks of three railroad companies inn
mediately adjoining our plant in Chicago.
and while there is no question but what the
elevation of these tracks has caused US some
inconvenience because of the necessity OF
raising the tracks in our yards, it has been
OF decided advantage to us in the way of
facilitating the handling of our freight by
teams to and from works
Reed, Walsh & Lange, Chicago-The ele-
walton Of tracks in our city has not incon-
Nenienced us in any way. On the contrary,
we think it has been an advantage There
has been no increase in freight that we
Such a thing as increased freight rates on
this account appears to us ridiculous.
expect that elevation of the tracks will help
US TO expedite the receipt and delivery OF
goods.
Gates Iron Works. by H. w. Hoyt, Secre-
tary, Chcago-EventualIy we believe that
the elevation of the tracks will enable the
switching of cars about the city to be done
much more rapidly than at present. We do
not believe that there has been any change
IN freight rates owing to the elevation OF
Reid, Murdoch & Co., Chicago-Track ele-
yation has had no effect upon shipping of
freight nor upon freight rates, excepting
trains while the tracks are torn up during
the process of eeVating.
G. II: Foster e. Co.. Chicago-We find
track elevation no serious inconvenience in
shipping freight, and, as far as we know,
1t has had no influence on freight. rates.
Superior Lumber Company, Chicago-The
northwestern has elevated its tracks near
our yard. As a convenience it is a success.
AS reducer of rates we have seen no et-
fectS at present.
Badger & Jackson Company Chicago
We think track elevation in Chicago has
greatly facilitated the handling of all kinds
been fully completed. The elevation has
not yet been in operation long enough to
ence for reduction in freight rates, al
though the probability is that it will from
being a saving both in time and operating
expenses. IT has solved the problem of loss
of human lives from grade crossings.
George White d Co, Chicago-Irack ele-
walton in our city has been, in our opinion,
city. There has not been with us any per-
ceptible increase in freight rates since the
elevation of tracks in our city.
w. G. King & Co., cago-Track eleva-
ton in our city has been no inconvenience,
but great advantage to us. The freight
Lockwood & Strickland Company, Chi
cago-Track elevation has caused us little
or no delay. No advance in rates.
George 7. Houston d Co.. Chicago-Track
elevation in this city has been a great bene-
fit to us. Track elevation has not been the
rates in the city of Chicago. In fact, we
would state to you that in our opinion the
elevation Of railroad tracks in Chicago is
great relief to shippers as we'll as traffic in
iG
Central Lumber Company, Chicago-We
have noticed no difference, either in service
or charges.
Western Fuel Company, Chicago-Track
elevation in Chicago has been an advantage
to those who wish to put in coal pockets, as
it facilities the handling of coal.
Crescent Coal Mining Company, Chicago
Track elevation in Chicago has not been
any Inconvenience to us or any advantage;
excepting that it affords an unobstructed
and safe passage for our teams ana en-
ables them to accomplish more work in
day. 1t has not affected the freight rates
on our product in any way shape or man
P. LOTUS & Sons, Chicago-Track eleva--
ton in Chicago has not as yet affected
shipping or freight rates.
Boyd, Stickney d Co., Chicago-Track ele-
walton has helped us greatly IN unloading
our freight. I know of no instance where
it has affected freight rates one way or the
other.
F: y. Pease & Co, chicago.-We believe
that there has been no public improvements
made in the city of Chicago for great
many years that will help the city as much
as track elevation of all roads running into
Coke Bros. & Co., Chicago-There has
been no increase or reduction in freight
rates since the elevation of the tracks. Inc
advantage to be gained by track elevation
will be better service by the railroads,
which will not be embarrassed in the fu-
ture, as they have been in the past, by the
grade crossings.
The Chicago and Pacific Elevator Com
pany by, w. a. Harper, manager, C MI
city is considered generally to be OF great
benefit and an advantage to our citizens L
change in the rate of freight on account of
tracks being elevated ] think that II Is
generally conceded that track, elevation IN
our large cities is the only solution OF the
embarrassing question.
Chicago Railway Terminal Elevator Com
pany Chcago-Up to the present time
track elevation in this city has not had any
noticeable effect on our interests.
Atlantic Elevator Company Chicago
You should advise the good people OF In
dianapolis by all means. to insist that the
tracks go up. as it is safer and moves your
passenger and freight trains much quicker.
FROM EASTERN CITIES.
Joseph Dixon Crucible Company, Jersey
City-The elevation of tracks here has been
of immense benefit to every one.
Ernest Ii. Ross, secretary to mayor, Jer-
sey City-Track elevation in Jersey City
has caused no increase Of freight rates, and
it has been am advantage both to shippers
and the public.
Edward b. Guthrie, chief engineer Grade
Crossings Commissioners of the city of New
York; am unaware of any increase or re-
ductiOn in freight rates by reason OF IN
creased investment of railroad companies
in providing relief from grade crossings.
Sharpess Bros, Philadelphia, Pa.-Track
elevation in our city has been convenience
We find it a great advantage all around.
Ayres e. Brother, Philadelphia-We are
very much in favor of elevated tracks in
large cities in which passenger trains are
now handled on surface tracks.
Benton Coal Company, Philadelphia-We
have suffered no Inconvenience by the ele-
walton of tracks in this city.
Harrison Safety Boiler Works Philadel-
phia-We have not noticed that freight
rates were in any way affected, but in gem
eral we consider that The city IS very great
ly benefited by the elevation CT the tracks
of both the Pennsylvania and Reading
roads.
Yates Coal Company, Rochester, N. Y
The only tracks elevated IN our city are
and the general opinion here is that IT is
distinct advantage.
Smith Perkins &, Co., Rochester, N. "
We think that the elevation of the railroad
tracks has been a great benefit to this city
1t has made no difference with our freight
rates one way or the other.
HOLSTER Lumber Company, Rochester, N:
Y.-The elevation of the New York Central
tracks through Rochester has not been an
inconvience to shippers. nor has it resulted
in any change of freight rates.
George c. Buell. & Co., Rochester n. Y.
We find that it has not in the slightest
degree inconVenienced us in shipping. AS
which have taken place since then, whatever
thew have been, have had no bearing what