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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-31
LATEST NAVAL NEWS.

Lieut.. IL Il. heikn1p, promoted.
Acting Boatswain c. J. Cooper or
dered to- command the tug Choctaw.
Lieut.. S. NJ. Morgan. detached from,
the navy yard ut Washington and or
dcred home. with three months sick
leave.
Lieut.. c. L. Hughes, ordered home
and TO await orders
Capt. G. G. Reitcr, detached from the
Naval War College and ordered to
command the Philadelphia.
Lieut.. w. w. White, detached from
the navy yard at Washington and as
signed to the steam engineering bureau.
Ensign y. Macarthur. detached from
the Machias and ordered to the Solace.
Ensign r. Duncan, detached from
the Machas and ordered TO the Solace
Ensign II. p. PcrrllI. detached from
the New York and ordered to duty on
the Asiatic station.
Assistant Surgeon, II. Spear. detached
from the New York. ordered home aud
granted two months sick leave.
Capt. l.. White. detached from com
mand of the Philadelphia and ordered
home to await orders
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-31
THE STAGING BLEw DOWN

Last night, early. while the storm was
at its height, so far as the velocity or
the wind was concerned. the staging
around the new Catholic Church. on
the Neutrality-suspicious. side. blew down.
Ii fell with crash. and for a mo-
ment or so the entire neighborhood was
considerably alarmed. The electric
light wire suffered considerable. and
live wires were very much in evidence.
Mr.. w b. Daughtrey, the popular
natter barely missed being caught un-
der the mass of timbcrs OF which the
staging was constructed. having Just
4 minute or so before passed by there.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-31
FOR SMUGGLING wuIsKEy

Yesterday about 10 o'clock Officer
Cadmus. accompanied by n sailor
named Il. b. Harvey. brought a man to
tho station house named Samuel NJ.
Castell, whom the latter charged with
smuggling whiskey into the navy yard
with intent to sell II to some member
OF the crew of the Scorpion.
he man was detained. as was also
the large round quart bottle of whis-
KEY, which was labelled and scaled
The commander of the Scorpion. Cap
tain Sargent. will appear against Mir.
Castell for the alleged irregularity.
Mr.. Cas;cll says that he never tried
or desired to sell any whskey in the
yard or on the vessel
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-31
ALL SAINTS AND ALL SOULS.

Tomorrow is set aside by the Cath
Ole Church as the feast of all the
saints; to exhibit that union which eX-
lists between the saints on earth and
those who are in heaven, and 10 show.
by the lives and example OF the saints
that we are all called TO n holy life. no
matter what our condition in life may
be.
Thursday. November I'd, is the COM
mc,noration of all souls. To pray for
the dead is Il pious duty which the
church authorizes, and which she has
always rcligiously practised. Her in
tention on All Souls day is that the
faithful should offer up their prayers
to God for the repose and happiness Of
all their departed brethren. and, that
they reflect upon their own exit from
the world, which will induce them to
be more careful in avoiding sin and
performing the duties OF al Christian
life. Appropriate services will be held
III st. Paul's Chapel on both days
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-31
TORPEDO BOAT pAHLcneN.
THIRTY KNOTS DEVELOP IN
TRIAL SPEED.

C5y Telegraph TO Vlrginian- Pilot)
Washington, d. c., October 3O.-The
Navy Department has received the fol-
lowing telegraphc preliminary report
frnnn Captain Emory. n member of the
naval trial board upon the speed trials
of the torpedo boat Dahlgren
bath. Me. Dahlgren speed trial
completed. For siXty-six consecutive
minutes developed speed of 80 kn!is.
Machinery. sea going. and Vancouver
ing qualities satisfactory"
The Dehlgrcn was TO have made 20
and one-half knots under the terms of
the contract but provision is made for
her acceptance if she should not fall
more than hal FL knot below that speed.
though with slight deduction in that
case from the contract price.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-31
THE POLICE CouRr.

On account of the sickness of Squire
haird. Justice Nash presided in this
court and transacted the following bus
mess.
Annie Mann. n white woman charged
with drunkenness. was fined 81 and
costs.
One white man. drunk, 81 and costs.
Henry Hicks. housebreaking, dis
charged.
Harry Herman, assault and battery
on ii. Bangle. fined So Appeal taken.
Harry Berman. assault and battery
on Mrs. Bangle; fined $40. Appeal
taken.
y white man charged with commit
ting a nuisance on the street, was dis
charged. he showing. that it was una
voilablc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-31
CHASING a CHICKEN THIEF

QUITO deal OF iun and little eX
element was created on Dinwiddie
street, near Columbia street, Sunday
night, about o'clock, the squawking of
q chicken causing it all.
AS has been said, the noise made by
chicken caused n young man TO sus-
pcct that "Pompey was at work at his
old tricks and he straightway hunted
up officer Dillsburg, who got there in
time to chase the man, who still car
ried the ''pullet" through Mr.. Dyson's
yard into the street. where he was lost
But lie dropped the chicken ut The cor
ner OF Mr.. Dysons house in some water,
where 1t WAS found. The chicken be-
longed to Mr.. Eicy. The policeman had
lots OF help. several young men vol
untecrlng to help catch the "pullet
puller."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-31
FOOTBALL.

Following the brilliant victory over
the \. NJ. c. a. team of Washington
which has been the topic of converse
.ion among the sports and enthusiast.
the mana cement of the local eleven
have arranged a game with the Ralti-
more Medical College eleven for next
Saturday. This aggregation is rated as
one of the stronEcstin the country. and
certainly have a record that will Justify
this claim. Our boys, however. have
n ifttle OF the real STUFF in their make
up and will give those mighty warriors
a tussle for their money.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-31
PA HIGH STREET.

NOR HIRE HORSES AND We
II hicles OF all kinds. Kentucky driv-
in:, ana saddle horses; new top BGsgirs.
rt;b!ic. tres or bicycle wheels: Shetland
Ponies. Carts and harness FOR ladies and
children. They are beauties Special at
icntion ~raid' to boarding: and transient
trade Come and see mg; C!ovcr's old
stand. King street. Old phone 22o2: now
phone 1907 Il. c. CODD
For sale-Sheuand Pony. Cart and
Harness; weight $50 pounds; height IS In.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-31
NOTICE
TO NORFOLK COUNTY
r | Ak PAYERS,

The tax bills for 1889 will he ready for
collection on November 9Th 1899 Some
one authorized 10 receive 1899 taxes Will
De al the places named in this advertise
mcnt on the dates given:
PLEASANT GROVE TOWNSHIP.
l.. \. Halls Store. Horn Quarter No
vemhcr 9Th.
J. +; Ncwbern's Store, Bethel. Novcm-
J. J; !IalIs store. Grca Fridge. Novem-
Buw1"s ROAD TOWNSHIP.
T. i. Ives Store, Hickory, November
George Z. Woods store. Butts Road.
November 10Th.
Moods Store, centrcvillc. November
WASiilNt;TON's TOWNSHIP.
November 9Th
Town Han. Bcrklcy. November 9th and
DEEP CREEK TOWNSHIP.
A. H. i;indsays Store. Grassiicid, No
Deep Creek Village. November 7th.
w. $; Johnson's Store Gilmerton. No
November 18Th.
rANNEn's CREEK DISTRICT.
ID. i.oper's Office, l,ambert's Point, No
\. II. Hawks Office. nuntcrsville, No
Guys store. Cross Ro,rds, November
lN,h.
WESTERN BRANCH rowNsllIr.
cnmpany. November 10Th.
7. T.. Irotmam's Store. Churchlamd No
c; G. Matthews onice. corner sout,,
and Pine streets. November lS;h
y, Genr!homsr. Portsmouth, November 25ih,
9th ana 18th
FIVE per cent. penalty added on unpaid
S. w. LYONS,
oe-s-lot Treasurer.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-31
TELL YOUR FRIENDS

There Is .one place I'm The city where
YOU can get anything that is kept In u
nrst-c!ass Drug Store, such as Prescrip-
lions. Patent and Proprietary Medicines,
Cigars. SHUTS. Fancy and Toilet Articles.
and that is 5. w. WEAVER'S PEAR
MACY. corner Green and Queen streets,
Old Phone 22io Portsmouth. Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-31
us,o,n'. sonnet No, si.n.cu.

iBy Telegraph 10 Virgininn-P ilot.l
Santiago dc Chilli. October 80. via
Galveston.-It now appears that Bic!a's
comet was not sight here as telegraphcd
on Saturday In their anxiety some
people mistoolk cluster OF stars for
the comet.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-31

Did You eyer consider that the money
You pay niheT monthly vii! buy ya'
house Of Hour own. buying US we sci.
--on easy terms. Call m address
SiIABOARD REAL ESTATE co.
PHI High st.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-31
NORFOLK COUNTY, COrRr,

In Judge por;locli's court Yesterday
the following business was transacted:
Commonwealth V. Anderson. maim-
ing. Hung jury ana jury discharged
Mr.. George S. Martin, counsel for the
accused.
Frank Simmons and Willie Smith.
coiored, charged with manning. were
tried jointly Simmons had no counsel
Mr.. John G.. Tllon represented smith
and Mr.. George -. Parker, Jr., assis led
commemorative Attorney Marshall
The State failed to make out Il case
against Smith and abandoned the pros
ec,nion. The jury was given the case
OF Simmons 10 consider. and verdict
of not guilty was rendered.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-31
DEATH OF MIR. MILLS

Mr.. John w. Mills. motorman on
the Portsmouth street railroad. died nj
eils residence. No. 700 Dillingham; street.
SUNDAY afternoon after n short illnpss
VAN pneumonia: His funeral viii lake
place this Afternoon, ~ oc!ccl: frnm
central NJ. Il. Church. The intarm.nt
VIII be In Oak Grove cemetery.
EVENTS TO-DAY.
Independent Fire Company. Volunteer
Firemen.
Seaside Lodge No. 80. *. r.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-31
SPECIAL SESSION CIRCUIT COURT

SPECIAL SESSION CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge Prenliss held a snecial session
OF the Circuit Court yesterday FOR tho
purpose OF hearing the case OF joseph
n. .eiby Y. the Norfolk and Ocean
View r. r. for $4,000 damages for in
1uties received by him on December 10
1898 1a!bE, who was Il Waterman at
tho Norfoll; and Western railroad and
Ocean View railroad crossing, was in
jured By !, ccliscn which occurred at
this point.
Judge Keeling and Judge burroughs
represented l-eihv. Messrs. Thorn and
Tunstall The read.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-31

We keep every shape CT collars. Let
Ms sell you your collars. Chas. r. We'll
ton s. Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-31

Your pick OF big lot of Children
Suits, which we've sold at $500, $500
and 5000. not all sizes: but possibly
you can have 'cm for...... PH.0U
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04
NORTH POLE MYSTERIES.

The return of an Arctic explorer
clears up many mysteries, who says
that much new land was discovered in
Weddell Sea, and open water was seen
far to the south. This shows that the
great wall of ice reported by early ex-
plorers was a myth. Arctic explorers
are not the only ones who meet with
receptions. Many people with indiges-
tion and dyspepsia have been deceived
SO many times that they believe there is
no cure. They a be cured though hum
dreds of medicines have failed. Take
the only reliable medicine, Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, which also cures con-
stipation, nervousness, sleeplessness
and liver and kidney disorders. Do not
accept a substitute. See that a private
Revenue Stamp covers the neck of the
bottle.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04

and flesh of their flesh? And who can
depict the hopelessness and detection
that hover about the home where the
wife is incapable of becoming a mother
Barrenness proceeds from some derange-
ment of the distinctly feminine organs.
Many of the common ailments known as
"female troubles cause it. DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription overcomes barren
ness by stamping out diseases of women,
and by healing and curing liberation. IT
tones up the system, stops drains, and
restores strength. During CESSATION it
modifies morning sickness, gives elastic
ity to the o~verstrained parts concerned,
makes the hour of baby's coming short
and almost painless, and gives wonderful
recuperative power to the patient. By
making the mother strong and cheerful,
it makes the little one healthy, vigorous
and good natured. Insist upon the med
icine dealer giving you DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription when you ask for it.
Substitutes are often dangerous.
Mrs. James W. Blacker, of e2o Catherine ST.,
Syracuse, N. Y, writes Your medicines have
done wonders for me. For years my health was
very poor; / had four miscarriages, but since
taking DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
and Favorite Prescription l have much better
health, and now I have a fine healthy baby
For 81 one-cent stamps to cover cost of
mailing only, you can get a free copy of
that celebrated doctor book, the Common
Sense Medical Adviser, 1905 pages, illus
trated. Cloth-bound, 81 stamps. Address
DR.. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04
READ HIS

(From the Times, Hillstille, Va.)
I suffered with diarrhoea for a long
time, and thought I was past being
cured. I had spent much time and
money and suffered so much misery
that I had almost decided to give up all
hopes of recovery and await the result,
but noticing the advertisement of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy and also some testimo-
malls stating how some wonderful cures
had been wrought by this remedy, I de-
cided to try it. After taking a few doses
I was entirely well Of that trouble, and
I wish to say further to my readers and
fellow-sufferers that I am a hale and
hearty man to-day, and feel as we'll as
I ever did in my life.-O. r. Moore.
Sold by A. G. Ireland.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04
ALONE.

Since she went home
The evening shadows linger longer here,
The winter days fill SO much Of the year,
And even summer winds are chill and drear-
Since she went home.
Since she went home
The robins nest has touched a minor strain,
The old glad songs breathe but a sad refrain,
And laughter sobs with hidden bitter pain
Since she went home.
Since she went home
How still the empty rooms her presence bless.
ed.
Untouched the pillows that her dear head
pressed.
My lonely heart hath nowhere for its rest
Since she went home
Since she went home
The long, long days have crept away like years,
The sunlight has been dimmed with doubt.
and fears,
And the dark nights have rained in lonely
tears
Since abe went home.
Robert Burdette.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04
A New Dilemma.

Did hear you say, conductor, that
the locomotive was at the real end of the
train?
Yes, ma'am. We've got a locomotive
at each end. 1t takes an extra M to
push us up the mountain.
Dear, dear, what shall l do? I'm al
ways so sick if I ride with my back to
the locomotive .-From the Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04
A WORD TO

Mothers of children affected with
Group or a severe cold need not hesitate
to administer Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. 1t contains no opiate nor mar
cotic in any form, and may be given as
confidently to the babe as to an adult.
The great success that has attended its
use in the treatment of colds and Group
has won for it the approval and praise
it has received throughout the United
States and in many foreign lands. For
sale by A. G. Ireland.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04

AS usually treated a sprain will dis
able the injured person for three or four
weeks, but if Chamberlain's Pain Balm
is freely applied a complete cure may
be effected in a very few days. Pain
Balm also cures rheumatism, cuts,
bruises and burns. For sale by A. c..
Ireland.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04
HE FOOLED THE SURGEONS.

HE FOOLED THE SURGEONS.
All doctors told Renick Hamilton, of
West Jefferson, O., after suffering IS
months from Rectal Fistula, he would
die unless a costly operation vas per-
formed; but he cured himself with five
boxes Of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the
purest Pile cure on Earth, and the best
Salve in the World; Is cents a box.
Sold by Fischer & Co.. druggists.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04
Neighborly Charity.

Mrs. Dix-When my husband and 1
quarrel we never allow the children to
witness it.
Mrs. Hix-Why, how in the world do
you manage it?
Mrs. Dix-We always send them out
Of doors so they can hear nothing.
Mrs. Hix-Oh, o | understand. I've
often wondered why your children were
on the street all the time.-From the
Detroit journal.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04
The Pity Of It.

From the Philadelphia North American.
Jann-Did you gain any flesh at the
Homestead?
Blllets-Not much. As fast as I put
it on the mosquitoes carried it off.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04
Shouldn't Be.

Freddy-Is Friday the unluckiest day
in the week?
Cobwigger--I don't see how it can be.
Nobody thinks of getting married on
that d~ay.-From Judge.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04
Lost Time.

Algy-What did you do when old Boot
straps caught you kissing his daughter?
Ferdy-Why, first | started to argue,
then | started to explain, then l started
to apologize, and then | started to run,
but, bah Jove, it was too late; l should
have done that in the first place.-From
Judge.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04

No joy IT pleasure on this earth quite
equals that which comes into the home
when baby arrives. Who can describe
the happiness of man and woman, joined
in wedlock, as they look upon the fragile,
delicate mite that is blood of their blood
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04
Reflections Of q Bachelor.

From the New York Press.
When a 1SO-pound woman loses a
pound and a quarter, she tries ia act
like she was going into decline.
Maybe the reason most women talk SO
much and so fast is because II they didn't
they might have to think.
When a woman meets a man who is
pale and glum from the night before, she
Is sorry he hasn't got q happy family
life.
A mar can take crooked facts and tell
them straight, but there never was a
woman who could take straight facts
and tell them anything but crooked.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04
Stood for the Deficiency.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Jones verses don't cover the ground
fully.
No; but Jones does. The editor has
Just laid him out!
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04
0ethngon.
From the Detroit Free Press.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Done anything yet? asked the fond
father, who proudly speaks Of his young
son as a coming lawyer.
Oh, yes. | succeeded in having my rent
reduced and have a fine bunch Of &C
counts against you for collection. I'll
get there.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04

The great success OF Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
in the treatment Of bowel complaints
has made it standard over the greater
part of the civilized world. For sale by
A. c. Ireland.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, q powder. 1t cures
painful, smarting, nervous feet and in
growing nails, and instantly takes the
sting out Of corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery Of the age.
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight or new
shoes feel easy. It is . certain cure for
sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching
feet. Try 1t today. Sold by all drug
gists and shoe stores. BY mail for 25c
IN stamps. Trial package FREE. Ad-
dress. Allen 5. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. X.
The Old Mans Diagnosis.
Percy (fervently)-Does your father
suspect that you love me?
Ethel (ecstatically)-No, Percy-he-
he thinks I've got the malari2.-Puck.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04
A CURE
OF
A PROMINENT VIRGINIA EDITOR.

Had Almost Given Up, but Was
Brought Back to Perfect Health by
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04

THE APPETITE OF A GOAT.
Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose
stomach and liver are out Of order. All
such should know that DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, the wonderful stomach and
liver remedy. gives splendid appetite,
sound digestion and a regular bodily
habit that insures perfect health and
great energy. Only Is cents at Fischer
& Co.'S drug store.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04
HOW VENTILATED.

The mine Is ventilated by means Of
two exhaust fans. located one at either
side Of the mine. The main slope Is the
main intake for both fans.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04
Half Pare to ths Fair.

For the territorial horticultural exhibit
ton in this city the Denver & Rio Gran
de railroad has agreed to sell half fare
tickets from all stations between this
city, Alamosa and Durango, on October
8, 4 and S and to be good to return until
October 9. This should ensure a good
attendance from the northwest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-25
LAW YERS SENTENCED.
Ingham and hewitt Each Sent to Pris-
on for Thirty Months.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. H.-Ellery p.
Ingham, ex-United States district attor-
ney, and his law partner and former as
sistant, Harvey K. hewitt, were to-day
sentenced by Judge Mcpherson to impris-
onment for two years and six months and
to pay a fine of 81 anu the costs of their
trial for conspiracy in attempting to bribe
secret service operative in connection
with the recent big revenue-stamp coun-
terfeiting conspiracy. Ingham and hewitt
were recently convicted of conspiracy and
bribing secret service operative in con-
nection with the bogus revenue-stamp
counterfeiting case, of which William
Jacobs and William l.. kendig, Lancaster
cigar dealers, were the leaders.
District Attorney Beck. addressing the
court, said that, as the judge had declined
to grant the defendants a new trial, he
hoped his honor would be as lenient ane
merciful with them as the public interests
justified.
In sentencing the prisoners Judge Nc
Pherson said: II do not understand IL to
duty to mark this offense with such pun
ishment as will fairly indicate the proper
reprobation which ought to follow an Of
fense Of this character"
The maximum penalty under the indict-
ment is five years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-25
NO PROFIT IN CARRYING MAILS.
Mr.. Krutchnitt Says Railways Think
the Rates for Mag gaxines Too Low.

the 100
NEW YORK, Nov. A.-The congressional
commission which has been in session here
conducting an examination into the cost of
mail transportation concluded its work as
far as New York city was concerned to-day.
The commission will not present its report
TO Congress until after December, and in
the meantime will hold further examina-
tions in Washington.
The commission to-day heard the testi-
mony of j. c. Krutchnitt. vice president
of the Southern Pacific Railroad. who APP
peared on behalf of the railroad company.
Mr. Krutchnitt explained that under pres
ent conditions the business of mail carrier,
as undertaken by the railroad companies,
profit to the corporations. He did not agree
with the official statistics which placed the
average haul of mails at BPS miles. The sta
tistics which he had prepared agreed ia
vorably with those given by Prof. II. G.
Adams yesterday. to the effect that the av-
erage haul was eighty-six miles. Mr..
Krutchnitt said the railroad companies OBJ
ject TO carrying publications and magazines
at the present rates. These are full of ad-
vertisements," he said, 'and although they
contain reading matter the proportion is
often only on a ratio Of one to three. If in
the wisdom of Congress ii is deemed best to
carry that matter at a cost less than It
should be, don't think the railroads should
be forced TO do so."