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MUSK FOR TYPHOID FEVER.
Great Cost, However, VIII Prevent It's
Coming Into General Use.

Musk IS known to the average person
merely as the basic principle of certain per-
fumes. Even TO many medical men a
knowledge of its qualities does not extend
beyond this fact yet Crookshank of Lon
don has recently demonstrated conclusively
that it is an unrivaled remedy in the treat
ment of typhoid fever and diphtheria and
is invaluable stimulating tonic for the
brain. acting as It does when conveyed by
the blood stream with a powerful invigor-
ating effect on the nerve cells of the lower
brain.
Though it would prove a boon to brain
workers any one suffering at any time
| from brain fag. its great cost Will prevent
| a general use Of II, for its action is transit
tory and the doses must be large and fire.
quent in order 10 have the desired effect.
The musk used in the western world
comes direct from China and Is usually
shipped to England. whence il is disrrb-
uted TO other civilized countries. The grains
of musk are contained in pod husk.
In preparing the musk for commercial and
medical uses the pods are cut with scissors
and the grains shaken out, after which the
pod is stretched and scraped with fine
knife.
1t is only the first grade OF musk that IS
valuable as a medicine and its value IS
| vastly greater than that Of gold, for It's
export price is SO dram or 500 an ounce.
Owing To the great cost of pure musk
substtutions of the inferior grades are not
uncommon, and in administering It as a
medicine, particularly brain tonic, this
tendency toward substitution is one OF the
hardest things to guard against. In cases
where IL is used as a stimulant for tired
| brain the dose is five grains every two
| hours, and in most instances not less than
three or four doses are necessary before the
desired result is produced, a complete in
| vigoration, though its beneficial results will
be noticeable from the first administration.
AS there sixty grains in a dram, each
dose Of this valuable medicine Is worth a
trife over 81 but those who have taken IL
aver that Il is worth ten times that much
for its splendid effect on the brain cells.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF CO
lumbia. holding Probate Court.-No. 1904, Ad
scrlber of the Of New York has Obtained from
the Probate Court Of the District Of Columbia let
Thomas Bender, late Of the District Of Columbia,
deceased All persons having claims against the
to snbscrber on or before the slst day Of July
hand tbs Slst day Of July 1905 HARRY u FAM
Attest: JAMES tanner. Register of Wills for
the District Of Columbia, Clerk q the Probate
ING Attorneys jy22- 1aw-3t
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF Columbia William H, Saunders ct al: W.. VIII
Upon consideration of the seventh report of William
c: Prentiss and Charles s. Muir, receivers in the
have received from Anna Z. Larigey ofrer OF
three thousand five hundred dollars s3, 500 o for
Of lot numbered thirtysis sGj q Sanders ei and
Gaiher trustees, subdivision; and all Of lots num-
and the east twenty COO feet front by the depth
thereof of lot numbered twenty eight (2s). in the
Washington Loan and Trust Company, trustees,
,rETWoRTH ADDITION to the CITY OF WASH
and from the said Anna E. Largey offer of
eight hundred dollars $s0oool for all of lot num-
vision. unimproved, both of said amounts payable
one third % cash and the balance in one a. and
per annui payable semi annually. secured by deeds
of trust the property purchased. all cash. at
the option of the purchaser it is this day of
JULY. 1905 ordered, adjudged and decreed that
said receivers be, and they are hereby, authorized
accept said offer and convey said real estate to
said purchaser upon compliance with the terms of
sale. unless cause to the contrary be shown
before the 9TH day of August. 1908 provided copy
OF this order be published in the Washington Law
Reporter and the Washington Evening Star once
%sst Fl
Test: ]. r. YOUNG. Clerk. By HARVEY
GIVEN. Asst. Clerk. ty15-iaw-3t
SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF Co
lumbia, holding n Probate Court-No. 1929 ad-
ministration. This is to give notice: That the
subscriber, OF the District OF Columbia. has OBJ
tanned from the Probate Court OF the District OF
Columbia letters parliamentary the estate OF
Anna ]. King. late Of the District of Columbia.
decea sed. All persons having ella Inns against the
deceased hereby warned to exhibit the same,
with the vouchers thereof legally authenticate ted.
to the subscriber. before the 18th day OF
July AID. 1906; otherwise they may by law be
cluded from all benefit OF said estate. Given under
my hand this 18th day of July. 1905 A. VIR
GINA InESSMAN. 1929 n. Gratz st, Phila.,
Pa. Attest: JAMES TANNER. Register of Wills
for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate
Court SIDNEY F. MARSHALL. Attorney.
jyl5-law-3t
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FOR SALE-LOTS.

fOR SALE-CpNN. AVE. HIGHLANDS. FRONT
IHg on Tom. awe lots, corner Why nav
zoe. IT. when you can have mine for roe . -
terms. Address 7. +, $. Star office. jy2g-3;.
FOR SALk-3 BEST BARGAINS ~ CITY At h
-. freight terminals where the Penn r r.
VIII no doubt deliver freight over 60 600 Fl
vdinahe business ground, only G5c per ~ large
coihrF I9t worth 1900. only 81 500 corner
S 5>, ana dwelling, we'll rented, s., 800. Eek
INGIbN mp co. lilO {; NV iy.5a a
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1t matters little what it is that you
want--whether a situation of a servant
a want ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can fill your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29

1t MOORE & HILL Gnc.l III 14th st. NV.
FOR EXCHANGE
1460 Oak St
No. 1860 kenyon St
No. 2S12 18th St NV.
No. 1926 Whitney ave.
No. 1925 Columbia road.
No. 6a7 s st. NV
No. 1917 Sd st.
No. 2lo st. NV.
No. 22l E st. DIV.
No. 33S Indiana ave. NV.
Nos iai4 and 1916 w ST. NV.
No. 1915 10th NV.
No 1918 GOD St NV.
No. 1910 Princeton st.
Cor. 18th and Kenesaw
Cor. Ath and Kenesaw.
No. 1926 yelling place.
No. zoos kal. ave NV,
Apartments. I'd and E sc.
Apartments. 18th and Erie.
The best houses in the city at the lowest prices
are on our For Exchange List.
1t MOORE HILL 0nc), III 18th St NV
FOR EXCHANGE-SPLE CORNER on 18th
ST. NV: FINE BUSINESS SITE; HAS LESS
T Ts o S1e so $50 FIJI t 1NEH $50 So Er ANp
Low. WANT HOUSES TO RENT.
1t MOORE HILL dnc.l, III 14th st. NV.
FOR ExCHANGEmlN wAsMINGToN's
ELITE SECTION.
VERY NEAR DUPONT CIRCLE.
ELEGANT STONE RESIDENCE
NOT FINISHED LONG;
SPLENDID HOME:
ONLY $50, 600; CHEAP;
Want SMALL. HOUSES
GET OUR FOR EXCHANGE LIST OF THE
CHOICE Il he, RESIDENCES ID ZEN IN THE FASHION
1t MOORE HILL Qnc,, TIT 14th st. NV.
For EXCHANGE-l4sx1sa on GRADE IN;
PROVED NEW LINCOLN PARK; ONE SQUARE
TR2M ,I EAST c4PTo qARS WILL suEpT
ONLY 5000 PER LOT. no TRUST TRADE
it MOORE HILL Unc), TT 18th st NV.
FOR EXCHANGE TIE AVENUE AND F
Hoi,SE: LOT OVER 80 Fl WIDE BY 40 ~.
ING CovERING THE ENTIRE LOT PROP
ERTY COST OVER sso.Ooo. WILL TRADE AT
s6o, c8o. THINK 1T OVER AND SEE US
1t MOORE & HILL QncD, III 14th st. NV.
FOR EXCHANGE-14rH ST N.w.-4 LOTS, EACTI
20Xt40 TT. JUST North OF THOMAS CIR
GLE. ONLY SEQ SQUARE FOOT, $3.50 ONCE
COME.
1t MOORE HILL Gnc), III l4th st. NV.
FOR EXCHANGE-G ST. NEAR 14TH-A MIL
ONLY $50 S4uARE FOOT, WANT APART
FOR EXCHANGE HEIGHTS
HARVARD ST,-1o rooms; steam heat; $500
Want lot Washington Heights.
YALE sT.-Handsome residence; 2 baths; hot
water heat Liberal trade for ground
ROANOKE Sr-11 rooms steam heat south
WEILING PLACE-lO rooms: hot-water heat;
$4,000 Trade for lots ne.
COLI MBlA ROAD-The selection from n num-
bci Of fine homes this street.
ktNESAW ANE.-10 rooms: south front. clear.
SGG00. Want larger house NV
IF YOU WISH TO EXCHANGE FOR A HOME
on WASHINGTON OR COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CONE WHERE YOU CAN GET SUITED WITH
OFT LElAN. CONSULT Us. IT WILL SAVE
YOU TIME AND MONEY.
1t MOORE & HILL Gnc). III 14th ST. NV
FOR EXCHANGE-ON 18TH ST. WITHIN FEW
fEET OF MASS. AVE. NV, 4OX95. ALLEY;
3STORY BUILDING; CAN BE REMODEIFD
MO APARTMENT. TRADE $4,000 FOR
htIl-l,iNG LOTS. WANT OFFER
II MooEE HILL unc), III l4th st. NV.
FOR EXCHANGE - BEAUTIFUL. FORMER on
MAS. AVE. 66N9S; NO TRUST. TRADE. FOR
HhNIE ; PRoiERTY; ANXIOUS FOR A DEAL.
1t MOORE 4 HILL dncJ, III 18th st. NV.
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Given away-Iiandsome 1r. cottage at Arundel
on the Bay; completely furnished, including sew
Ing machine; detached kitchen; chicken house
beautiful grove: cost 81 800: ms, $1,000. $50
takes everything II sold within 10 days. Don't delay
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FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR EXCHANGE
WE ADVISE You TO
GET INVESTMENT PROPERTY TO BRING An
INCOME FOR YOUR VACANT GROUND It's It's
A BURDEN TO CARRY TITO PAY TAXfS
AN ASSESSMENTS II IT'S CLEAR AND An
OVER BURDEN TO CARRY THE ADDED
CHARGES If 1T is INCUMBERED. CALI. AND
SEE Us. WE WILL MAKE YOU "A TRADE
THAT WILL FREE YOU FROM CARE AND ADD
YEARS TO YOUR LIFE WE HAVE THE Z,
MOST COMPLETE LIST OF INVESTMENT
PROPERTIES OF ALL CLASSES IN THE CITY
FOR EXCHANGE. IN FACT, WE HAVE ALL
THE GOOD THINGS FOR EXCHANGE. FOR
THE BEST PROPOSITIONS CONSULT US. 1T
WILL PAY YOU.
1t MOORE HILL Qnc.), TT 14th ST. NV.
FOR ExCHANGE-1OO,OOO So FIT. NORTHw WEST,
WEST 18TH ST, NORTH KENESAW; $50 FEET
FRONT; OPPOSITE GOVERNMENT PARK.
ONLY 40 CENTS: TRADE PART OR ALL FOR
RENTED HOUSE
1t MOORE & HILL Qnc.), TIT 14th st. NV.
FOR EXCHANGE-NEW APARTMENT on COR
NER Sc. NEAR I'D AND PENN. AVE; 8
APARTMENTS; RENTALS. S1S5 MONTH; WILL
ALWAYS BE RENTED; $4,000; TRADE FOR
ANY GOOD LOTS.
1t MOORE HILL Unc.l, III 14th ST. NV.
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FOR SALE-THE PURCHASERS ARE CONNIE
me lois gong In II. NJ. Martins third addition r.
CHEVY Chase. Would be pleased to have you ac-
.tP' invitation I" go see the ground offered for
lnv"s tment OF a home. An opportunity TO gel the
hest on the market from 500 to $3.50 Don de-
lay. Lots are selling most rapidly because Of the
rare opportunity. II NJ NAETIN K 90
It 1741 d No =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29

Here's present for you--750- acre planta tior
near Maryland Wharf; large old brick mansion
other buildings; 500 acres wood; 81 600 takes it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29

3+4-A grand bargain 6-acre farm near Hyatts-
Vile; l0r house, bath; cost s.. 900; cellar:
stable, sbarn. shed. henneres. choice fruit,
grapes: excellent shade crop worth $500; $4,000.
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EDUCATIONAL.
IN WASHINGTON.

TUTORING INSTRUCTION GIVEN
preparatory to entering public private schools
maintaining present standing. Address 1923
Princeton st. 1t
VOCAL TEACHER WOULD SHARE DOWNTOWN
studio with pianist. Address j. b., 1141 g
ny 1t"
J. D. ABRAHAMS, 1906 18th ST. NV PRE-
pares candidates for college, military. naval civil
services high school eXaminat ons instruction
day and evening. jy1S- ct, tn, tn. sat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29

List your property with We have applica-
, lions from 5000 people looking for homes,
and can find ready buyers for desirable places.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29

2SS-Finest fruit farm in this section: near
electric cars; &C. fare; 40 acres 1000 bearing
trees; hest varieties; Groom house, cost $1,000:
beautiful elevation and shade; barn. stable. out
buildings; good water; 81. 500; cheap at Sc, coo.
Land near by selling $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29

321l-Cheapest home In Kensington; over Y
acre ar. house; chicken house: wired yard
fruit. shade; 81 600, close estate; worth 81 200
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FARMS.

THE CHEAPEST FARM IN MARYLAND; III
miles to electric and steam cars; 145 acres. with
good Groom house. large bank barn. with all
crops; Is in corn, 10 in potatoes,
other growing crops; 3 horses, cows. pigs,
wagons, l cart 1 buggy and harness-an for
IS 500.
jy2S2t' Box 23 Beltsvlle. Nd.
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FbR SALE-WE HAVE A VERY ATTE ACTIY y
Beautiful lot Leroy place % feet front
overiooks city only 81 100
., Beautiful lot On Wyoming ave. 30 feet front.
81. - per foot
Meridian nm, 100 feet front; short distance
from new 3story houses; only 3Oc per foot
Beautifully situated lots on Columbia Heights
too many 10 enumerate.
Very attractive northwest cbrner-Kenesaw ave
ana llth ST; no restrictions; 81 per foot, in
Guiding corner.
$50 feet on Whitney ave. bet. 11th St cars and
18th St; one Of the pretteSt locations on the
Heights. We sell this.
Also, In same locality. 40 feet Lydecker
ave. including corner lot.
200 feet on 18th Sta the neighhorhood unquali-
hedly fine; premises adjoining worth $40, 600
and other attractive neighborhood features.
- scattering lots in Holmead Subdivisions rang
ing from go feet front to ii % feet front
Very attractive prices will be given much of
this property on application TO us
We quote, also, about 90 lots, selected in the
bIity.
We, are not permitted to advertise very at
tractive figures number of the above prop
critics. See us bef0r' buying elsewhere we can
sell you a beautifully situated lot. with one or
more very attractive features for $500 upward.
We want to call attention to lot 81 feet front
on New York ave. NV. at soc per foot The new
The George Washington University and the hall OF
the Daughters Of the American Revolution speak
for this locality.
lots 10th St north OF Scott Circle-one 80
feet front one % and one 20.
The northwest cor of 18th and SITS. NV, OPP
poste the Arlington Hotel; 7.449 feet of ground.
Inquire for price
1t wM II. SAUNDERS 60. l4o7 St NV
FOR SALIENT PLEASANT-OAKWOOD TER
20 feet front; fine oak trees only 81, 300 per lot.
jy2s-tf L. S. LIPSCOMB & Co. el2 14th St.
FOR sALE-FINEST CORNER LOT ON COLUM-
ea Ry oGIlss ON 18th SCI M
70 CLOSE ~ ESrATE~oNLY xi;25 SO. -:
TIES VERY ANXIOUS TO SELL.
MOORE & Hill. uNCJ. III 14TH ST. NV.
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304G-7th ST. pike near kensington, dwelling
~. acres, lovely shade unfinished house; fine q
home chicken farm. 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29

Several valuable timber tracts cheap.
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OUT OF WASHINGTON.

TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS-A REFINED
Christian home, with exceptional advantages in
regard to health, training and educa ton is
offered to few more children under II yrs; refs
exch. Miss LOUISE MORROW, oxford. Nd
irog eSu
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well equipped. Relocated. profitable farm
600 acres, 100 good timber: dwelling; barns
stable. brick dairy; springs, branch; near market
81 500, trade for city property
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29

FOR SALE
JUST WEST OF CHEVY CHASE LAKE.
E.ss4Et country home, consisting OF
large dwelling. servants house. all
csSary ouTtutlIlugs Including large bank
barn; all kinds Of fruit, fine old trees;
shout SIX acres ~ land
This - au ideal place which can only
be appreciated by Inspection On line
o. Trurallytowu cars and close 70 Chevy
Clas. cars
THuS J. FISHER s CO. Gncl,
JyG93t i4l4 7 st n v
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FOR SALE-HOUSES.
MEDICAL.

W T. BALDUS NJ. d. PH- u, GERMAN SPE-
cialist Diseases OF the Brain, Nervous system
Heart, Kidneys, Stomach and other Diseases
Doctors service and medicine, 81. Tel NJ. 25lB
Hours, 10 to !, to .. Sc cor. 9Th and NV
,ylg-tf6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29

Three OF land e-haH mile from
BJgkyIll house contains 8 large rooms;
heated by furnace, supplied with water 10y
windmill. BEAUTIFUL lawn. with hedges aud
sLstt trees
TERRELL & LITTLE agents
iva II Colorado building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29

HOJ SIS AND LOTS Do the m.st select suburb
Of Na~aluEtuu Ipjs 80 feet front from l5c 10
%. peer t,vt and upward. one fare 20 ccu,cr OF
rl-y- good service. This is the ideal suburb for
summer ar winter Gall send Tor pay and
fuli particulars
THoS J. FISHER & co. Inc
fyggtt I414 81. NV.
FOR SAIE HEAr TTFUL CORNER HOUSE ~
TrrVorrl. large lot. 75NllT. To- alley: all kind,
% flowers and fruit trees large Broom house. IT,
h0r condition, large purrhes; tine tiled bath.
This PROPERTY must De- seen Go te appreciated
Let slsW 10 you.
THpS. J. FISHER & co. Inc,
It I4li -. NV.
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MONEY WANTED AND TO LOAN

PROMPT REPLIES TO ALL LOAN APPIICA-
tons. Money always In hand to loan in sums TO
suit at lowest rates A. F. FOX COMPANY,
Inc. 1900. Est 1876 COT, 14th st. and y. Y ave
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ONE or TIE MOST ATTRACTIVE CORNER
PROPERTIES IN PETwORTH HOUSE con
TATNS EIGHT LARGE ROOMS AND BATH
FIRST FLOOR FINISHED IN GOLDEN OAK:
TILED BATH ROOM. COSCRETE CELLAR.
LARGE ATTIC: WIDE vEHANDA AND LARGE
GROUNDS
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OAK VIEW -

ADJOINING CLEVELAND PARK
ON south au W0oGlcy road. across from
Cathedral property. near Mass. ave ex-
tension. between two car lines in direct
Hue II best and most rapid improve
Utut.
Lots ir this subdivision n economical
size Can Dee sold al from - to 4Jc. per
square foot We must close the property
out Here IS am opportunity 10 buy Il
cheap LOT iu ''surc ueiELbOrbond."
Call or send Tor plat and asking prices
IUoS. J. FISHER 4 co. IncD.
Is - % 1914 f st 4 W.
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WANTED-A LOAN OF S23, 500; REAL ESTATE
security; per cent per annum; per cent com
mission, frst-class loan. Address Box 80 Star
Office. iyl4-tf
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40G2-Trade for city home. 100 acres, so tim
her: springs and branches. large brick mansion
open hrCplHccS. fine shade coed fruit; elevation
and fine view. . barns: other outbuildings all Ii
good repair; 10 miles city: $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29

NORTH BRICUTwOOn. THOROUGHLY
WELL BUILT EIDur ROOM HOUSE. NEARLY
NEW. LOT - EN lG2 FEET WILL BE SOGu
FOR LESS THAN COST Of BUILDING HOUSE
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SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
RIGHTWOOD.

FOR -LOTS-NORTH BRIGHTWo0D
This subdivision Is right Brghtwood avenue
fronting the street cars. and Is the only SUIT
division north Of Brightwood having sewers
water aud gas. The location Is ideal for safe
Investment for home. Every city con-
venlance Tie lots are being sold at the low
hgure Of 20 snd - cents Per II. on small pay
mruts and very easy terms. TO enable pur
cbssers to make a good. quick profit. to
secure q home Five elegant houses have been
built aud psus being prepared for others
IL you have aved up aus money. buy one or mors
OF these lots aud reap the profit. besides being
absolutely safe. BE not to buy anywhere
else before you go with TO examine these
beautiful lots I'm our automobile. Write. call OF
phone Tor further Information.
TERRELL & LITTLE Sole Agents.
ty2g3t Colorado building.
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Work. WorkIl WorkIiI

and New Orleans and the rate is made
to meet that competition. BY cutting
the rates between river points the
railroads have been able to practically
destroy the steam boat business, and
to do this without loss, have taxed
the interior towns with excessive
rates. Thus one of our greatest indus
tries has been destroyed and steam
boats driven from our rivers, and
under the transported ton system that
now prevails the people of the interior
country have been taxed to accom-
plish this result.
Gross Discrimination.
For years the rate on sugar from
San Francisco to Salina was 81 cents
per hundred, while the rate to kan
sas City, 1875 miles further, was so
cents per hundred. The train from
San Francisco carrying the sugar
would pass through Salina, leaving
the car for that destination there, and
carry the other on to Kansas City,
1S5 miles further. yet the purchaser
al Salina was required to pay 2 Z cents
per hundred more freight than the
one at Kansas City. After much con-
tentiOn this iniquity was finally stopped
and a fiat rate made for both points.
Spokane Washington, however, is now
suffering a like discrimination. If a
dealer in Spokane orders a carload of
freight from New York he pays the
rate to Seattle about 800 miles further,
plus the rate from Seattle back to
Spokane; that is, he could have the
goods shipped from New York through
Spokane to Seattle, 500 miles beyond
over a mountain range 5000 feet high,
and then re-shipped back to Spokane
for the same rate that he is compelled
to pay if the car is stopped at Spo-
kane. The rate on baled cotton from
Macon, Georgia. or Spartensburg,
South Carolina, via Tacoma, Washing
ton, to Canton, China, or a distance of
5000 miles by land and 5000 by sea,
including the cost of transferring from
cars to ship at Tacoma is $1.35 per
hundred, while the rate from Dallas,
Texas, to New Orleans, 497 miles, prac-
tically all down grade is 70 cents per
hundred, over half as much as the
rate to Canton. Many other examples
of like discrimination and inequalities
could be cited, but they are unneces-
sary. 1t is well known to all who have
given the subject any thought that
thousands of prosperous business en-
terprises have been wrecked and the
commercial prospects of hundreds of
promising cities destroyed by railroad
discrimination.
A Menace to the Public Welfare.
To permit a few men who have a
financial interest in the results of
their manipulations of schedules to
hold in their hands the tremendous
power of making the railroad rates
for the country is a menace to the
public welfare. It offers the widest
field for the qualification of avarice
and cupidity The desire Of men for
commercial dominion is as intense to-
day as the ambition for military re-
nown has been in the past, and there
are business men in this age who will
trample as ruthlessly upon the rights
of others to acquire the object of