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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-01-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department OF the Interior, Land ONCE a
Occur d'Alene, Idaho, Dee. 10, 1906
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim
and that said proof will be made before T. J
Jones, U. s. Commissioner, at his Office II
Bonners Ferry, Idaho, ON February S, 1906. viz
WILLIAM +. WooDLEY
who made homestead entry No. for thu
SEA, Sec. &c, Tp. 63 n, r. l. +. BIN.
He names the following witnesses to prov
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz; Thomas W. Mills, Martin NJ
Fry, Thomas Bosanko, George S. Hutchings
all of Boomers Ferry, Idaho.
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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-01-20
DR.. pfiSfer is Strictly Honest
In His Examination.

and this coupled with his thorough
knowledge of defects of the eye
and the science of optics, enables
him to give perfect satisfaction.
He will make any desired change
for former patients, and be glad to
meet new ones. This is the fourth
year of DR.. Pfister's visits to our
town, where it is we'll known that
he has helped many whom others
have failed to benefit. He will be at
HOTEL CASEY
Friday and Saturday, Jan. 26 and
u. Remember these days and
dates. TWO DAYS ONLY.
Examination Free.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-01-20

terminating at the South end OF
Lake Pend d'Oreille. A steam line
is also projected from Ceur d'Alene
to Murray. Watch Kootenai coun-
ty booml
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-01-20
NOTICE For PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land ONCE Al
Occur d'Alene, Idaho, Dec. ID, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim
and that said proof will be made before Thos
J. Jones, U. S. Commissioner, at his Office al
Boomers Ferry, Idaho, on February, 1906 viz
NATHAN WHITE,
who made homestead No. 22ie, for the swI.
Sec. "a, Twp. CD N. II. f. b. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prov,
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
ofsaid land, viz: Jesse J, McCuIry, John F
McGlockiin, Clarence J. Curtis, Jorgen G. Jor
gensen, all of Boomers Ferry, Idaho.
l2-i6-l-2o N. DUNN, Register.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-01-20

THE growing importance of Bon
ners Ferry is again illustrated by
the fact that on January 1 the
postofiice at this place was raised
from a 4th to Sd class. This was
due to the fact that the receipts of
the Office were averaging above
$1,000 per annum. AS a matter of
fact the receipts of the office for
the past six months have approx
mated that sum. A more detailed
statement in this regard will appear
elsewhere in this issue. In making
the change from a 4th to Sd class
office, the appointment of postmas-
ter passes out of the. hands of the
Postmaster General and becomes
Presidential appointment. Pres
ident Roosevelt has named John
F. Cook, Jr., the present incumbent
to succeed himself, upon recon-
mendation of Congressman French
The appointment is for four years
The Senate has confirmed the nom.
ination, although the official motto,
has not yet reached Postmaster
Cook.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-01-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, Land Office al
Occur d'Alene, Idaho, Dec. 10, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, anC
that said proof will be made before Thos. J
Jones, U. :. Commissioner, at his Office at Bon
ners Ferry, Idaho, on February s, 1906, viz
HENRY r. EDWARDS.
who made homestead No. 1857. for the swl.
Sec. "A, Twp. 60 n. of R. I. f. B.M.
He names the following witnesses to prov,
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land. viz; Harry Plato, George 5
Hutchings, Edison s. Cave, william L. Robbins
all OF Boomers Ferry, Idaho.
l2-l6-l-20 II. n DUNN, Register.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-01-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. Land Office a
C@ur d'Alene, Idaho, January 2, 1906
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim
and that said proof will be made before Thos
J. Jones, U. S. Commissioner, at his office a
Boomers Ferry, Idaho. on February, s. 1906, viz
JOHN LISGRELL.
who made Homestead Entry No 1892. for tn,
Ma Nk14, and Lots and ?, Sec. 20 Twp. 65 n. o
R1w. b. NJ
He names the following witnesses to pro :,
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz; Harry A. Graham, Loaf,
W. Erlenwein. John F. Van Etten, all o.
Porthill, Idaho, and Frod C. Fishe., Of Bon
ners Ferry, Idaho
l-6-2-1O r. ~ DUNN Register
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-01-20
GAL NOTICES
NorIcE roR ruBLIcArIoN.

Department OF the Interior. Land Office AT
Occur d'Alene, Idaho January. 2, 1906.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has tiled notice Of his intention
TO make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the Reg
lister and Receiver at Occur d'Alene. Idaho
on February = 1906. viz:
CECIL II. WHEATIxY
OF Williams, Idaho, who made II. r. No. S2i2
for the sE14 sE14, Sec. Is, NE4 NE,t. and Lo'
3. Sec. 10, and swH NwA, Sec. 20, Twp. IS N.
K. W. b. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prov,
his continuous residence upon aud cultivation
of said land, viz John L. Hanson, Fred Snyder
Andrew Coohn, all Of Williams, Idaho ant
Henry Aneestatt, of Priest River. Idaho.
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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-01-20
Timber Land. Act June 3 's7s:

NOIlCE FOX PUBLICATION.
u. s. Land Office, Occur d'Alene, IdahJ
NOV. %, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that in comph.
tnce with the provisions of the Act Ol
Congress of June 3, 1878. entitled AN Aci
for the sale Of timber lands in the Stat Il
IF California. Oregon. Nevada, and Wash
ngton Territory as extended to all the
Public Land States by Act of Aug. 4, 1892
WIN II. LOPER
Of Bellgrove, County of Kootenai, State of Ida
no, has this day filed in this Office his sworr
statement No. 1892, for the purchase of the
SEA, Of Section No. p, in Township No
81 n, Range No. ?. W. b. NJ,
and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural PURPOSES and to establish
his clpim to said land before the Register and
Receiver of this office at Occur d'Alene Idaho
on Wednesday. the 9TH day OF February, 1906.
lie names witnesses:
james Mells, Mayer Holley, James Z. Hansen
ali OF Bcllgroye, Idaho, and william Raths
Of Spokane, Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely tn,
sbove-described lands are requested to file Their
claims IN this office on or before sai'
18th day of February 1905.
1929 r. n. DUNN, Register.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-01-20

Write us for full particulars aud Rates
GEO. J. MOHLER. Ccn1 Agent.
r1 Riverside Ave. spokane. wash.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-01-20
DR.. Pfister can Stop Headaches.

Bad headaches for which you
can find no relief, and prevent the
decay of your nervous system.
There is no disorder of the human
system that has a greater or more
perilous effect upon the mind,
brain, and whole nervous organi-
cation, than eye defects. By this
method glasses may often be laid
aside in a short time, leaving the
ewes entirely cured.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-01-20
pHISTER
is COMING
Another Startling Expose in
fhe World of Fraud.

While the insurance scandal,
land frauds and other evils are be-
ing aired in our newspapers, there
is another-a greater evil-exist-
ing in our midst, which deserves
the immediate attention of the
thinking public. This evil is the
fakir who gives his victim glasses
which are not only utterly incorrect,
but in many instances ruin the
eyes. Some of these tricksters have
taken three-dollar correspondence
course from an irresponsible insti-
tutc, which sends forth questions,
answers and diploma at once, there
by saving postage. The West
abounds with such diplomas"
The only way in which the people
can be protected from this evil, is
by having a state law passe reg
ulating Optometry, and compelling
everyone wishing to practice to
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-01-20
pass a state examination.
DR.. pfiSter, the German Eye
Specialist.

who visits Boomers Ferry regularly,
is from st. Paul, where he passed
the Minnesota State Examination
He IS THE ONLY ONE IN IDAHO AND
WASHINGTON WHO HAS PASSED SUCH
EXAMINATION. Anyone wishing a
verification of the above statement
will receive same by addressing the
Minnesota State Board of Optom-
etry, State Capital, st. Paul, Mimi.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-01-20
q | ~ s G N Q
Information Relating ~ the Richest
Product Of the Soil.

Prof. Howard of the Missouri
State Agricultural College says:
81 advise American farmers to
cultivate Ginseng. Big profits are
realized. 1t is easily grown" A
bulletin by the Pennsylvania State
College says: The supply of nat
i've Ginseng Root is rapidly dim
inishing and the price per pound is
correspondingly increasing, while
the constant demand for the drug
in China stands as a guarantee of a
steady market for Ginseng in the
future" American Consul General
Wildman at Hong Kong writes
"There will be little difficulty in
disposing on this coast of all the
Ginseng that is grown in America.
Ginseng is staple on the mar
ket the same as corn, wheat and
cotton. The present market price
varies from $500 to $500 per pound
while the cost of production is less
than $3.50. There is room in ones
garden to grow several hundred
dollars worth each year. The plant
can be grown throughout the Unit.
ed States and Canada in any soil oil
climate that will grow ordinary
garden vegetables. There are two
planting seasons, spring and fall.
We are buyers and exporters OF
the dried propuct, and grow roots
and seeds for planting purposes
Let us show you how to make mon
ey growing Ginseng. You can ge
a practical start in the business fol
a small outlay and soon have ;
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telling all about it. Write at once
you may not see this ad again.
Che ST. Louis GINSENG OK
6R0weKs and exP0RceRs
ST LOUIS, ;: MISSOURI
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20

Hids ARE being asked BY The u'nlnn
Pacific fnT the construction of car
shops al Omaha Ia cost at least ssse.
sasa. The structure win be- stasasa
feet In sire. two stories hlgh. and nj
steel, stone and brick. In makIng
this announcement General Manager
MahieT said: These Snaps viii he
IN" most complete n their kind In
the United States. They viii be
equipped with all the latest maehin,
cry required In the building ana ~,
pairing Of all kinds Of cars. They will
have double capacity Of the. old shops.
aud consequently will furnish employ.
faent 20 q much larger number os
men" Other buildings for which
plans are being prepared are a paint
shop. wheel house. storenpom and
transfer. This u In addition Ia build.
ings costing ss7.!eoo u In process
of erection.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20
To Make Uniform. Rate

The bill introduced III scongress nv
Mr., Sherman OF New York, providing
for 2-cent fares on the Interstate lines,
with uniform system Of mileage books
good over all lines, Ii causing much
discussion In railroad circles. The
announcement at the same time that
forces have been reduced at the Gales.
burg shops OF the Burlington and the
hours cut to forty per week. Is believ.
ed 70 be q fair indication that the rail
roads are beginning to retrench. ID
view Of the adverse legislation with
which they are besieged on al sides.
The general manager pf d leadiaa
western line said: q
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20

erosn. Grass Tuaak rsilsay. ro~sy
msns Representatives of IN sxraszs
iines wsss enrualsa % eszsser mem
a~rs u b eAs<esea the anrhh~r I'll
A~ Increased 10 several kanared wisAy
Inn a short shiA~.
That the LAeAssanns. Erie and oh
81 railroads sntesiag Jersey Clty and
hoooksa siA secure . ssrmin2i lin
Manhattan and Hsnokiya By near n
sanneis aader the too rivers in the
statement made in New rowk By Hen.
~ r. Weed. contractor and eaxiae~r.
4 franchise. according % NJ. Weed.
vii BE- asked BY The rnlsa Terminal
ssssnpans. sfzntiag pernisston 10 oan.
ssFnct q subway through Foutteensh
street. 10 connect with q sfrtrzsk
bare under the North river and a
similar tanned under the East river.
The estimated roe of the improve.
meni. plans which oontsmplste the
building of . station mnaer unlnn
square and d hFanch subway through
broadway. under Madison square snd
and through Madison ssenue To the
Grand ceatraI depns. aud perhaps
Through West ThIFtysecona street 10
the Pennsylvania station. IL sssI assl,.
osse. 0f which SIS. ina. 0a0 In said 10
nav. hssaa subscribed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20

Department Of the Interior. Land or.
nee Al Santa Fe. New Mexico. June
~. 1895.
Notice " hereby given that tAe foa-
lowing uamed settler has aled notice
of his Intention 10 make final pruof
In snppsss "a his eiaim. sad thai said
proof viii be made before uaited
States Commissions. u Lss yexas.
New Mexico. On August 1. 1905. sis.;
Jose Trtaso ri corason. San Miguel
county. New Mexico. for the i Il.
II W II, y W ~ N g II. N w "a
4 " IA. see. 20. 4. Ms M. n n n.
He names the Relieving witnesses
to prove his continuous residenes np-
on and euIsivstIos Of said land. via;
Damacio Archuleta cf Las Vegas.
n. NJ: Francisco Urtado, Reymundo
urtado. Tomas A. Medina, Of Cora
zon, ". N.
MANUEL oTEKo.
coz Register.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20
LlsGRAl PARTY pNEpscYao
70 Vim IN NOVA SCOTIA.

Halifax. y. g.. Jun> se.-There h
little douks shat The Liberal party,
which has hetd power conxtascusly III
Nova Scotia since 1859. VIII receive
. sweeping majority ~ today'a elsc~
lions. The general policy of the soy.
eminent has ,sx bsen xertoasly chai.
ienscd BY the oppcufttcn. and the a.
nanees q - p~rcvince. owing to thu
rapid d~evsn4.ent Y the cosl mining
industry. afoxA 8 very s~atisfact0sy
cunditfon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20
LsaUoa ~ o. s,.cos
ct1ors MANY sAlooNa.

Cuinphus. Ohio. June 10.--The Nrxt
pay9G4 p - 1900 liquor tar. -
the 9 Aiken law. be-
enMo, throughout Ohio today.
~ : euIt hundreds of saloons
~tfrdQGhout the state have closed
their doors. The saloons remaining
~ business purpose To abolish the
me- hx.pAk raise the price Of beer and
<Dk( measurss 10 meet the
D. BASED expense imposed on
the ~lesiststure.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20

Because the cost Of making a new
tariff for all fares on a railroad pass.
ing through Ohio Is from 5000 to
$4,000. dependent upon the number
and extent Of lines Of the road, II was
decided not to introduce a new tariff
sheet giving interstate rates based on
the 2-cent fare in Ohio. At least such
II the negeral impression, aud the
railroads are holding to II. Rather
than spend this extra sum they are
compelling the public to pay 3 cents
a mile In Ohio when travelling from
another state. Large numbers of PEG.
pie are taking advantage of rebuyfng
tickets at the first available point
within Ohio. a
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20

H~sishy ktas~Fs fnlt<r - iGpurs
Ties iron IL blood. ri uasess shey
% this eoed kesisA 10 inresabe
fus<ys ktds<y Cure nskes scusd
ktdn~ys amd ~iIi pcsafiv~ly euro I'll
kisds u ktdsey and tlsader aisssse.
n s~1r~a<sAess The vAels sys~a To
t~ ohaained - q. @. Sehss4er.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20

Saratoga. n. r.. June S-Tk~ ae-
pastmeas 1s Ne~ York. q. Al n. o.
gsn IT, fersiefh annual sncampmeat
here today with = large attendance Of
veterans and their friends. Tbs en-
eampusat Will b. In session lhIse
days
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20

rrovidsse>. q. 4 Jase m-r~
18th anns.l commeac~msat exerr1s
= sers held u Bro~n unIvsrsity =
~. Th~ speakers Included Proak1ooe
" a. r raunce. Covernor uttar.
H~ary w1tterson and Charles
Hughes
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20

Miss Sarah ellis. who recently 70
signed her position a. teacher o. Eng
fish In the New Mexico Normal school
lem Monday evening for her home Ia
Parsons. Kansas. where she win RI.
side In the future.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20

Another road Is To enter Duluth.
Condemnation proceedings to get pos.
session Of certain property in that
city prompt the belief that II Is want.
ed as a site for a union passenger
station, aud that the Wisconsin Cen.
trail Ii preparing 10 enter that city.
To reach the point In question n long
tunnel will have To be bored through
solid rock, and n trainshed is To be
chiseled out Of the rock. lbs floor to
be. thirty feet below the street level.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20
. Womans Health

can best be safe guarded liz an COCO
sional dose or Hoststter's ssoach Git
ferA. II Is especially comps unded for
UGH ailments as the sex Is subject to
and u backed BIZ i s. years record Of
csuNt Of same. Every needs
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20
Ls Vegas Iron Work.
1Fssntsy s Asehias Shsps

Csiss 0Assaise Eagssss. IL
mese nhssanbae Power.
sssser 6sasssase Esgsses o.
1essaing Printing Prs~ses-
0rtsdtag Miils. Psnptsg Oct.
ats. Wssa eswtsg. Electric
Light Plnnts. IsauadrtaA~
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20

The Chicago Il Alton has coIn.
nsenced the sprinkiing' Of crude oil
nj all highway crossings Of that road.
In order 10 reduce the dust nuisance
As much a possible. After a series
of experiments with a machine. Il was
decided that greater satisfaction
could be secured by the use Of hand
sprinklers. Section men will sprinkle
oil at intervals during the summer.
Nearly a barrel Of oil Is required for
each crossing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20

Al a meeting NJ the Great Northern
hotel the Chicago Transportation As,
ISOLATION was organized by the en-
pioyes In the transportation. contract
Ing and soliciting departments Of the
various freight and passenger ofices
from the i3i railroads and ~transporta,
ton lines c~entering IN Chicago. The
object Of the organization is of q SO
ciai. ~fraiernal aud beneficial nature.
The following were elected officers:
President, p. r Francis. Chicago.
Rock island & Pacific railway: secre.
tary. e. r. Boak. fntereoloniai Rail
way OF Canada: treasurer. George u.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20

Las Vegas Art Souvenir on sale
at THE Optic Office
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20

The Baltimore Il Ohio will make
extensive improvements 10 its cleye'
land terminals and contractors have
been invited tn bid on the work,
which includes a ten~stall roundhouse,
u gravity coal tipple with a capacity
Ut 800 tons. frame ~sandhouse, engine
room. boiler room. machine shop. oil
and storehouse. and Office. A train
mems building. two stories high. will
also b. erected.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20

.fzzsk o. The eosaisaoas shsrh css,
frost he railroads. firE1 ~ hare
sosernm~nf r~Euixfkoa a. rxflro&d
rasss. Nos o hiii b issrodac~d neaae
ms interstate rates 10 too eenss q
mile. IlaAnoas commissioners hare re'
aaeea the fEssxht rates materially,
Ohia has rresaIly enzesed q Scent
rate Ian. Missouri pasSsd q law last
stas~r reducing freight rates. which
10 snloinea ~ The Miss6gs lines.
and b. nos psndiax in the courts.
Both parties In Missoari have .cenf
rate measures embodied In their
platforms Il 10 true that the trafhc
has xrsxtly Increased. and Ih~se are
prosperous times senerstly. haa the
railroads csnnot make . profitable
shosins II the pressure from every
direction e0aafnnes, They are now
paying tstce - much Tor locomotives
aud freight ears as they did ten years
aso. The cost ~ malntsInsnee ~
way and structures has also aaniasd
since more permanent construction h.
necessary In Replacement on Account
o. heasier loads and higher sped.
Materials. supplies and Wages have
advanced, aud everything needed for
railroad operation costs consiaeEahl,
more: interest rates for money 10 car
~ out improvements are higher. and
heavy increases are being made In tax
alton. The railroad ontiook In not NC
cheerful. ana wages win be affected
by the adverse conditions. Il Is time
10 call a halt In hostile legislation
against the transportation intercstx.r
Other officials expressed the opfn.
Ion thar the sherman scent fare bill
would not be seriously considered, but
that agitation NJ the subject was Dc.
cidedis harmful. and would lead to
measures Of retrenchment on the part
of the railroads. Globe Democrat.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20

Cars s&[41 have been e to
san 10 BY the New York Cen.
n trail. tnsyivania and Baltimore
& ohid1 2ilroad companies to see
that there Is NO delay In unloading
materials sent from the east ID be
nsed In rebuilding that city. It is
stated that during the last month
eastern roads have averaged seuding
fully 100 cars daily To tie Pacific
Mu.acf P -
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-06-20

From careful tests made by the
Hartman lines AZ TO the relative cost
Of maintaining steel and wooden ears,
il would appear that the former Is
bound 10 come into general use.
+ The tests referred to extended over
n period Of seventeen months and the
number OF cars Of both descriptions
WAS so large m to place beyond aues,
tion the reliability OF the finding.
The total number OF steel cars involv-
cd was 1i.704. while of the wooden
cars there were lo.Gii.
The average monthly cost Of re.
pairs In the a 3 OF the steel cars was
seas. while that Of the wooden ones
was ss.14, a difference of So per cent.
i'm favor Of the steel construction. The
average total monthly difference was
ell.407, or si36.ssi In the course Of a
year. m amount great enough Ger.
tainIy 70 be worth saving.
One interesting feature brought to
llrEt by the test was the fact that In
both cases the average cost Of main.
tainance tends to increase as the cars
remain longer I'm use. Old ones cost
considerably more TO maintain than
new cars.
For the FIRST month the test wal In
progress the average cost OF maintain
Ing the steel r was SLIP. while
that of the wooden cars was s3.2s. In
the seventeenth month the cost for
the steel cars had risen 10 s2.65.
while that OF keeping IN s~erviceable
condition the wooden carr had nm
ounted to SALE. &~
This may seem to explain why 81
many cars continually are sent to the
scrap pile by all the roads In the
country. There comes a time when II
Is cheaper thus to dispose Of them
than to pay the cost Of repairs.
No notice Is taken In the report OF
these tests Of the relative ability of
the two classes OF cars tn resist de-
struction In cas- Of accident. There
can be no doubt. however. that any
such test would be greatly In favor of
the steel cars. Another point in their
favor Is that there is no necessity for
their original cost to advance as there
Is In regard to wooden cars Timber
suitable for car construction constant
ly Is becoming scarcer and conse'
uuently rs price continually is grow
ing higher. There Is no doubt that the
time Is rapidly approaching when only
steel cars will be used. The old wood
en- type is bound to go out Of service
Entirely.