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at Fourth and Wabasha streets will be
transformed into a temple of the ping
and of the pong-whatever the differ
ence is.
1t is to swat the festive celluloid in
once the cry of the disciple of Bac-
Gus mingled nightly with the sound of
cracking and splintered command
ments. No more will the Ethiopian
gentleman tear off large and rickety
chunks of rag-time for the edifcation
of callow youth who haven't anything
else to do at night but sing about their
babies" Instead the son Of Ham will
be vice president and general manager
Of blackboard wherein he will in
scribe with faithfulness all the forty
loves" and home runs scored by the
contestants.
Prizes Are Offered.
Prizes will be offered, says Bill. AS
an ipducement to his patrons to learn
the noble game there will be hung up
nightly by Twombly trophies, as fol-
lows:
High Score-Bottle of beer and a can
of caviar.
Second High Score-Three slow-mu-
sic cigars and minute peek into
the picture machine.
Third High Score-Plug of tobacco
and a glass of water.
Low Score-The privilege Of wash
ing the dog.
Eyes, sir, it's me to the ping pong
business" said Twombly, "just to
show that Tn on the square. I'm 60
ing after the swell trade now and you
can look for the ess-suit gents
around here pretty quick.
Some Mild Excitement.
Were going to blow the other trade
and sick ourselves onto society good
and strong, Charlie and me. And MOTH
ing's going to be too good in the way
of an outfit either. I'll show the
swells they can have as good time in
my old back rooms as they could have
in their leather libraries. Ping pong
amt a scrappy game, either. No scraps
and yelling around. Just a little exer-
else and excitement so the boys can
get up a thirst. I'll show them that
Bill Twombly has got just as swell
back his ideas with his good COIN"
Already there has been a champion
ship tournament arranged for. The
Pinky Panky Poos have thrown down
the gauntlet to the Oh Fudge club and
a battle royal is in prospect, as the
stalwarts on each side know no more
about ping pong than COW does about
making watch
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26

termine the da...ages to property in the
condemnation proceeds for the Rock
Islands right of way in West st. Pau,
office of the clerk Of the district court
The commissioners took the oath of office
and adjourned to meet again this morn
ing at 10 o'clock. when they will go over
the route Of the proposed road from the
county line to the terminal at the river.
;, The commissioners will today announce
the dates of their meetings for hearing
to the value of the land to be condemned
for the new railway.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

D. w. McCaughey to American Can
Co., part Its IL and IL, blk 4, Ba-
lille & Roberts add ............ 500
Charles E. Hamilton and wife to
Harriet v. Edwards, 1t Of,
Union Park ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1
Caroline L. Hazen ct al to Lucy
E. Bolton, 1t 10, blk 13, Hol-
combe's add S,oUO
P. J. O'Malley and wife to Harriet
W. Schoonmaker, 1t II, blk 10,
Syndicate add No ............ 125
Eliza A. Klimenhagen and husband,
to T. Mariner, 1-3 Its 8, 4 and 5,
Jarvis subd 1t g. Bass add. go. 2,l0O
J. Hancock M l.. ms. Co. to D.: j.
o'Brien, 1t q and part 1t g. blk
b. j. O'Brien to VIM. J. Johnson,
1t q, part 1t 2S. blk 2, Kerns' 90 roo
add .............. ..:.......;. zZ,oU0
Farmers Trust Co. to VIM. Foel
sen ct al, Its IL and IL, Beck's
add $500. ...... ..............,. 1000
L. J. Casserly and wife to e. Erick-
a aSa' 10 YIN y ..l. 1900
G. w. Bremen and wife to Cora
Second add :. ............! 80. 1900
Bamberry, 1t IA, blk go, ST. An
]. 'H I. Ryerso a & Son to Anna 6. 00
r. & W. add ..................-. 5000
Total 49,. -. ...............s5o, s26
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
GRIsT OF THE POLITICAL MILL.

Albert Berg, of Roseau county, was
in st. Paul yesterday on his way to
Chisago county for a visit with his
mother. Berg is as happy as though
he had been nominated, and announces
that, the primary law to the contrary,
he is not yet out of politics. The big
fellow is just in his prime, and the
factions that have attempted to read
him out of the game have yet power
to contend with.
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SPECIAL RATES VIA 1.-THE MlLWAU
KEE ROADD

Chicago and return, Oct. / and g.. $13 so
Df turn limit init Nov. Il ~ 2s. 90
Washington and return:
G. A. r. Encampment. ............. $23 80
Through car service.
Detroit and return ................. 70
Cleveland and return .......... 81 so
Buffalo and return ............... 90. so
Pittsburg and return ........ %. 90
Cincinnati and Louisville ......... 10. so
Similar rates to nearly all points In
Ohio, Indiana, Western Pennsylvania and
Western New York.
Dates of sale, Oct. g. 3. 4, 5. Return
limit Nov. 3rd.
For full particulars regarding rates. ac-
commod ations, ETC.. write to
w. B. DIXON,
Northwestern Passenger Agent, St. Paul.
City Ticket Office, 365 Robert street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
PEOPLE ARE AROUSED.
Democratic Candidate for State Audi
tor Is Pleased With Outlook.

tor Is Pleased With Outlook.
Albert G. Leick, of Owatonna, DEM
ocratic candidate for state auditor, is
making a vigorous and effective cam
paign for the state ticket.
Mr.. Leick was in st. Paul yesterday
on his way to the Sixth congressional
district, the lower end Of which he will
carefully cover. Mr.. Leick is more
than pleased with the attitude of the
voters throughout the state. They are
interested in the success of the Demo-
cratic ticket and are anxious to help.
In those sections that Mr.. Rosing
has visited the results have been more
than gratifying to the Democratic
leaders, both local and state, and in
those vicinities where he has never ap-
peared both Democrats and Republic
ans are clamoring for him. Where he
goes he makes votes, and while there
will probably be no more gumshoeing,
Mr.. Rosing is not allowing the grass
to grow under his feet, and the other
candidates on the ticket are covering a
surprising amount Of territory.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
VITAL STATISTICS.
MARRIAGE Licenses

Marriage Licenses.
Pasquale Santillo. Carmina Vacce
Jens Mickelsen, Emma E. Nielsen.
Gustave Altman, Minnie Gohlke.
Hugh 7. McNally, Barbara 3. Davis.
Frank e. Ware Jennie e. Gray
Daniel 7. Rutledge, Gertrude c. Drolson
Carl ]. Olson, Hannah Erickson.
Births.
Mrs. j. Schmidt, 57S Blaur, boy.
Mrs. T. O'Malley, 146 Alabama, girl
Mrs. F. G. Miller, 408 Dayton, girl.
Deaths.
Josephine strampfer, 79s East 7th. 20
years, Sept. %.
Timothy Flaherty, 1929 Langford, 81
years, Sept. %.
Margareth E. Nesser, $50 John, weeks,
Sept. "a.
John Hessman, Mazomanie, Wis, "A years.
Sept. II.
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specIal Notice to G. A. q.

The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
int Chief to carry the official party to the
Washington Encampment in October.
The Official National Headquarters
Train will leave MINNEAPOLIS at p. NJ,
and St. Paul at 7:9G e. n. Saturday even
ing, Oct. 4th. reaching Washington via
the Pennsylvania Line 800 Monday morn
ing.
ington and return via this most attractive
route will be $f3 80. Comrades and 9TH
ers wishing full particulars, will please
communicate with w. B. Dixon, North
western Passenger Agent. st. Paul. MINI.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
HAMILToN-TIGHE VOTE
MAY BE REcANVASsED
On Application of Former, Latter Is Sum-
moned Into Court.

iHtO SOuTIs
On the application of Charles E. Ham
ilton, Judge Jaggard has signed an order
requiring. Ambrose Tighe to show cause
before him Saturday at 10 a.. m. why a
recount Of the ballot cast at the primary
election for the Republican legislative
candidates in the Thirty-sixth district
should not be ordered.
Mr.. Hamiltons affidavit alleges that the
canyassing board returned the votes cast
as 925 for him and 975 for Mr.. Tighe,
whereas, according to the petitioner, the
figures should have been reversed. 1t is
charged that through mistake. mad
vertance or fraud" more than fifty bal
lots were counted for Tighe which were
in fact marked and cast for Hamilton.
If he succeeds in convincing Judge Jag
gard on Saturday that there is any
ground for believing such errors were
committed, the court will refer the mat
ter to referees to make a recount and
will meanwhile order the county auditor
to refrain from placing Mr. Tighe's name
on the official ballot pending the deter
mination of the issue between the rival
candidates.
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Special Excursion Rates Via Wisconsin
Central Railway.

Washington, D. c., and return,
through car service momentum. %. 80
Buffalo and return ............ 90. so
Pittsburg and return .............. %. 90
louisville and return. 10 so
Detroit and return ......... II. rs
Similar low rates to nearly all points in
Indiana, Ohio, Western New York and
Western Pennsylvania. Tickets on sale
October End. 3rd, 4th and 9Th; return limit
November 3rd.
Boston and return-On sale Oct. 9Th to
10th: return limit Nov 18th, $4,000
For full particulars call on or address
HERMAN BROWN,
CITY Ticket Agent
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
TWoMBLY BIDS FOR socIETYs
FAVOR BY UNIQUE
METHOD
FAMOUS BACK ROOMS
WILL BE TRANSFORMED
Hopes to Redeem His Establishment
by Inaugurating Tournament in En-
inentIy Respectable Game and Of
ferlng Prizes as Inducement to Pat
ronase-Aspirants to Championship
Are Already Out With Challenges.

Now let the scoffer cease to scott
and the knocker cease to knock. The
redemption of Bill Twombly is at hand.
Bill has become a patron of the eff
fete game of ping pong. He has con-
tracted for tables and bats and balls.
The two big rear rooms Of his saloon
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
Throuoh TourIst Cars to California

On and after September 18th, the Min
neapolis & st. Louis will run weekly
tourist cars every Thursday to Los An
geles via Omaha, Denver and the Scenic
line through Colorado and Salt Lake.
Ticket rate only $780, and through berth
rate only $500.
Beginning October 1st. and every
Wednesday, thereafter. additional through
car will be operated VIA Kansas City and
the Santa Fee Route to Los Angeles. This
gives a choice of the two best lines to
California.
For berth reservations and tickets, call
at City Ticket Agent, 1913 Robert ST.,
F. P. Rutherford.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
THE OFFICIAL ROUTE
To G. A. r. Encampment, Washington

The Chicago Great Western Railway
has been named the Official Route for the
Commander Perry Starkweather. The
special train of Pullman and Tourist
Sleeping Cars and Free Chair Cars will
leave Minneapolis at 700 p. M, st. Paul
7:35 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 4th, arriving at
Washington, D. c., early Monday morn
ing on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad:
No change of cars: $3.50 for the round
trip; $500 for berth in Tourist Sleeping
cars through to Washington For fur
ther information apply to J. n. Storr.
City Ticket Agent, corner Fifth and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
srand Army Enoampment, Washington

The Wisconsin Central Railway will
run special trains, with Pullman Tourist
and Standard Sleepers, through to Wash
ington without change. Tickets on sale
Oct. Q to g. For particulars call or ad-
dress ". c. Russell. Agent. 230 Nicollet
avenue, Minneapolis; Herman Brown,
Agent, 373 Robert street, st. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
Homeseekers, Excursions.

Great Northern Railway sells home
seekers tickets, ST. Paul or Minneapolis,
to all points West. Including Montana
and Washington, on the first and third
Tuesdays of July. August, September and
October, 1902, at rate of one fare plus $500
for the rourd trip.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
$3.50 Round Trip to New York
With Stop Overs at Baltimore,
y WASHINGTON and philadelphia

Will be the rate for excursion tickets
from Chicago October Sd, 4th, 9th and
9Th via Pan Handle Route, and $25.S5 via
returning until October 18th. Ascertain
details by addressing H. r. Dering, A. G.
P. Agt., 24S South Clark Street, Chicago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26

United States Special Agent Thomas
Neuhausen, formerly Congressman
Stevens private secretary, but now
stationed at Ashland, has arrived to
assist in the Stevens campaign and
is in charge of the headquarters in
the Chamber of Commerce building.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
Files Nineteen ear-old VIII.

resident Of Of Galveston TP Texas who died
at Bayrouth, Bavaria, in July 1888, was
filed yesterday in the probate court. The
decedent owned real estate in Ramsey
county which Is now valued at So, 900.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
Homeseekers' Tickets to the "

Homeseekers' Tickets to the West.
Honeseekers can buy excursion tickets
via the Great Northern railway to points
in Manitoba, Montana, Washington and
the West at rate of one fare plus $500
for the round trip on first and third
Tuesdays of July. August. September and
October.
Tickets and information. from all rail-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
Round-Trip Homeseekers' Excursion to
the West.

The Great Northern Railway sells
homeseekers' tickets to Manitoba, Mon
tana Washington and all points in the
West, on first and third Tuesdays OF
July, August September and October, at
the rate of one fare plus $500 for the
round trip.
Information from all ticket agents, or
F. I. Whitney, G. P. e I. A, st. Paul
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
The Black Diamond EXPIRES.

Leaves Buffalo at noon via the Lehigh
Valley Railroad, for New York. A la
carte Dining Car service and luxurious
parlor and day coaches.
Stop-over allowed at Niagara Falls on
all through tickets to New York and
PHILADELPHIA.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
way ticket agents. or F. I. Whitney G.
P. & T. A., st. Paul.
Through Sleepers to Washington, D. c.,
on the Pioneer Limited, Famous Train

For the comfort and convenience Of its
patrons the c. M. & ST. P. Ry. will at
tach to it's Pioneer Limited on October
4th first class standard sleeping cars,
which will be run through to Washing
ton without change. Berth rate, $500.
Railroad fare $500 for the round trip
from st. Paul. Make your reservations
early. Apply at City Ticket Office. S65
North Western Passenger Agent, ST.
Paul. MINI.
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Boston and Return s2e. 90

Via the 500 Line. The only through car
route. Dates Of sale October 5 to 10th.
Inquire at the Ticket Office. 379 Robert
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26

Judge John w. Willis has been Sc
cured by the Democratic state central
committee for a stumping tour of the
state,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
Red Raven Reasons.

Red Raven Water In dainty bottle
just enough for one dose. Now that
is a reason for you to buy.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
sneeIal train TO Mankato sent. % W.

the North Western Line.
At only $3.50 for the round trip. Account
German Catholic Benevolent society
meeting. The Casino band Of twenty
five pieces will accompany it. Particu-
lars e. A. Whitaker, 382 Robert street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
BOSTON and Return soc Loo

Via the 500 Line. The only through car
route Dates Of sale October 5 to 10th.
Inquire at the Ticket Office, 379 Robert
Street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
Boston and Return $1,000

Via the 500 Line. The only through cal
route Dates Of sale October 5 to 10th
Inquire at the Ticket Office, 379 Robert
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
Washington, D. c., Without Change via
BURLINGTON Route.

On Saturday, Oct 4th, through sleepers
will be run in connection with the vesti-
bule Limited train, leaving ST. Paul at
S:25 p. m, and arriving at Washington
Monday at :15 p. m.
Fare for the round trip, $3.50.
Enquire at City Ticket Office, 400 Rob-
ert Street QIotel Ryan,.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
DIED..


SMYTH-Died at Vancouver Barracks,
Washington, September %, 1902, Louise
Notice of funeral hereafter.
WILLIAMSON-John w. Williamson,
aged thirty-fv years six months. Fu-
neral services, 1880 p. M, Friday. Sept.
&C., 1902, at family residence, 1866 Car
roll street, Merriam Park. Interment
at Owatonna, MINI.
KEANE-On Sept. &c. at the family home,
No. 405 Van Buren, street, William
Keane, aged sixty-four years. Notice
of funeral hereafter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
RAILROAD NOTICES,

Through Cars to California
Every Tuesday and Saturday via the
North Western Line. Particulars 3S2
Robert Street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
Boston and Return $1,000

Via the 500 Line The only through car
route Dates of sale October to 10TH
Inquire at the Ticket Office. S79 Robert
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
LITcHFIELD MAN is ANNOUNCED
AS THROUGH WITH SIXTH DIS
TRICT CONTEST
WILL BE A CANDIDATE FOR
THE NOMINATION IN 1904
Congressional squabbIes Are Appar-
emily Patched Up Through Good Of
fees of State Central Committee
Bowling Has Gone Home to Forget
and Possibly Forgive.

Yesterday afternoon the Republican
state central committee announced
that Col. A. F.. Foster, of Litchfield,
had decided,to drop his contest for the
Sixth district congressional nomina-
ton.
Col. Fosters decision to drop the
fight was reached after conference
with Charles Mitchell, chief of the Re-
publican press bureau and publicist-
ln-chief in the Foster camp. With the
announcement of Col. Fosters with
drawal from the present scrap comes
the announcement of his candidacy
two years hence.
With the withdrawal of Foster the
semblance of peace hovers over the
Republican camp. The same influences,
to-wit, the state central committee,
were brought to bear on M. J. Bowling,
of the Seventh district, who has prom
ised to be good and has gone home
pledged to work for the Republican
ticket.
Foster can hardly be accused OF
quitting or his own VonCon. 1ndeed,
1t is fair to presume that he preferred
making good his threat of taking the
matter into the courts and keeping it
there until after election, rather than
give up.
Committee Needs Peace.
But it was pointed out to him that
such procedure meant not only his
political suicide, but bunch of trouble
for the state ticket, which the state
central committee is not prepared to
meet. The committee has no use for
any friction in its business and is
frankly anxious to close up any scars
left by the primary election. Just
how successful it will be is problem
which only time will unravel.
The committee was especially anx-
ious about the Sixth district. The new
district is admittedly dangerously close
and a strong pull and a pull together
does not by any means insure the cleo
ton of Republican congressman.
DR.. Du Bots, the Democratic candidate,
is in the field backed by the united
Democracy of the district and can be
relied upon to win out against the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26

Our Safety Deposit Vaults are the best.
Security Trust Company N. Y. Life Bldg.
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See Al Reeves Co., Star theater.
WILL HEAR OWNERS OF
CONDEMNED PRoPERT'
Commissioners Sit Today-Rock Island
Route Matter

Charles w. Farnham George s. Heron
and Charles N. Bell, who were appointed
by Judge Otis as commissioners to de-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26
This Business Established In 1858.
THE ANDREW
CC'I|I|()(C,||
GROCERY CO.,
Broadway and 9TH.
THE SEASONABLE STORE

Where nothing but seasonable goods are to b
found in freshness, profuson and assortmene
possible only to the big store whose stocks aret
always fresh and tempting because they are Away
"on the move"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-26

This is the best washing compound made 1t
thoroughly than any other preparation in the
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-03

c. G. Waldo. general manager. and r.
b. Turner, general superintendent OF the
Cincinnati, Hamilton G. Dayton, were in the
city yesterday to arrange for opening the
extension TO Springfield. ILL.,, with Superin-
tendent Graves, of the Indiana Decatur &
western, now the Cincinnati Indianapolis
& Western. Arrangements were made to
put on through service next Monday west
OF Decatur. For the present only one daily
train Will be run each way pending further
improvements to the Springfield terminal.
In short time, however, night trains will
be run through from Cincinnati to Spring
field. Freight service has already been
established. On Saturday night the ex-
tension will be opened by running low
rate excursion from Indianapolis to Spring
field, Ill Mr.. Waldo says the affairs of
the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton are in
excellent condition. He will soon issue his
report for the year ended June 30, and II
will show that IL was the best year in
every respect in the history of the road
the earnings being much in excess of any
former year. The annual meeting will be
held in Cincinnati Oct. IA. Superintendent
of Motive Power G.. III. Corey has gone to
Pittsburg to accept the first of the ten
locomotives building at these works, and
the others will be delivered as fast as they
can be completed. so that all will be de-
livered this month.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-03

Charles F. Cox, vice president and secre-
tary of the Lake Erie & Western, was in
the city yesterday.
The passenger earnings of the Lake Erie
& Western for September were $16,165 in ex-
cess OF those of September last year.
Capt. c. G. Cadwaller will succeed Samuel
III. Wallace, the veteran ticket agent at
the Broad-street Station. Philadelphia, who
on Oct. retired on a pension.
The Ohio Coal Traffic Association roads.
at their meeting on Wednesday, after can
vassing the situation. voted not TO advance
freight rates, as had been proposed.
E. j. Holroyd. the veteran car inspector
on the Pennsylvania lines west on Oct 1
retired on pension. He has been with the
company since 1859. His associates pre-
sented him with handsome testimonial on
his retirement
The st. Louis & San Francisco has
placed an order with the Baldwin locomo-
tive works for twenty-five engines. a num-
Der OF which will be consigned to the Chi
cago * Eastern Illinois. now owned by
the former road, which is short OF power
j. p. Waldo. formerly train dispatcher
on the Cincinnati. Hamilton & Indianap-
oils. who went TO the St. Louis & San
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-03
RAILWAYS in SEPTEMBER
BUSINESS EXCEEDED THAT OF SAME
MONTH IN PREVIOUS YEARS.
stockholders of the Monon Elect Di-
rectors-Anti-Pass Agreement Ig-
nOred and Condemned.

The train records show that there were
received and forwarded at indianapolis in
September a total OF 122539 cars. an in
crease over September last year Of 1924;
96,552 were loaded cars. an increase Of 2,513
over last year. In September, 1900. IS, 739
loaded cars were handled at this point. The
large increase in empty car movement was
due to the operation of the per diem sys-
tenn, which effected an early return of all
freight cars to their respective owners.
Passenger business last month was of a
record-breaking character, the Indianapolis
lines, without exception. showing handsome
gains in revenue over that of September,
1901, aggregating $4,000. and in both the
freight and passenger business il was the
best September the roads have ever en-
1oyed- Out of the thirty days, including
Sundays, there were seventeen days on
which reduced rates were given for one
cause or another to and from Indianapolis,
and Notwithstanding this fact the through
and local passenger business yielded better
financial results than any September of
former years. The opposition of the cleo
trfc lines was quite sharp. The roads enter
october with excellent prospects of a large
business, especially In freight.