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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
CHAMBER ELECTS ITS
OFFICERS FOR YEAR
REPORTS SHOW PERIOD OF
GREAT ACTIVITY
Insurance Rates Have Been Reduced
Various Reforms Started and
Much Promotion Literal
ture Disseminated
Especial to The Herald

VENICE, Jan. 9.-The regular cleo
ton of the Venice chamber of COM
merce, held at the Ship last evening
resulted in the choice of the following
officers: President, T: K. McCarver;
first vice president, J. A. Stanwood;
second vice president, J. G. French;
secretary, w. A. Rennie, and treasurer
E. B. Browne.
Reports submitted by the various
officers and committees show that the
organization has been an active factor
in the promotion and progress Of this
beach during the past year.
The work has been as follows: A
notable reduction Of insurance rates
has been obtained, action toward the
defeat of an obnoxious bond issue
was taken and March was estab-
lished as permanent arbor day In
the schools.
The chamber is also entitled to the
credit Of the movement to change the
name Of Ocean Park to that of Venice
matter that is now pending in the
superior court, and is responsible fol-
the establishment Of Los Angeles day
at Venice and the initial agitation fol-
the increase Of liquor licenses.
1t has entertained the officers from
large number of United States war
vessels and one from France.
The report Of the secretary shows
that 450 personal letters have been
sent to various individuals and or
CARNATIONS regarding matters of gen.
eral improvement and for the general
welfare, and that $4,000 pieces Of mail
matter pertaining to the promotion OF
this district have been sent out.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
LONG BEACH BREVITIES

LONG BEACH, Jan. 9.-Accompanied
by a crew of three men, Capt. E. E
Napier left this afternoon in the sturdy
little launch Virginia for a trip up
coast to San Francisco, stopping at
several intermediate ports. The heavy
sea that prevailed had no effect in per-
suading him to delay his departure.
The wave motor anchored near the
pier broke loose during the night s
heavy sea and went ashore close to the
foot of Magnolia avenue. 1t was Sc
cured by ropes and later was taken
back to its place.
Wharfinger Baettge is urging that a
new roof for the sun parlor should be
built at once, as there are many leaky
places.
Petitions nominating A. B. Snow and
T. G. Hartman for councilman from
the First ward have been filed. The
election will be held February IL.
r. E. Watson, former manager of the
Byde-a-Wyle theater, who was bound
over to the superior court for the al
legged issuing of a check without hav-
ing funds in bank to meet it, has been
released, charges against him having
been dismissed on motion Of the district
attorney.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
SHRUBB DEFEATS 3
men IN RELAY RACE

NEW YORK, Jan. 9-Alfred Shrubb,
the English professional champion run
ner, won the twelve-mile relay race at
Madison Square garden tonight, de-
feating a relay of three men who ran
four miles each.
Shrubs time was 1:05:57.
The English champion was pitted
against three speedy professional run
ners: Frank M. Kaneley of Cambridge,
Mass, Fred Simpson, an Ojibway In
dian, and Tom Williams of Somer-
vile, Mass.
Shrubb had little difficult in running
away with the race from the outset.
He had established lead of quarter
Of mile when Simpson, the Indian,
took up the race at the end of the
fourth mile. The Ojibway ran splen-
didly, but failed to gain an inch on
Shrubb in the next four miles.
Williams took up the last relay and
pulled Shrubs lead down to half a
lap. Toward the close of the race,
however, he was outsprinted, Shrubb
showing ample reserve power and win
ming by 500 yards.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10

The pure food law" is designed by the
government to protect the public from in
furious ingredients in foods and drugs. 1t
is beneficial both to the public and to the
conscientious manufacturer. Ely's Cream
Balm, a successful remedy for cold in the
head and nasal catarrh. meets fully the re-
ouirements Of the new law, and that fact is
stated on every package. 1t contains none
of the Injurious drugs required by the law
to be mentioned the label. Price so
cents.
If you prefer to use an atomizer, ask for
LIQUID Cream Balm. 1t has all the good
qualities Of the solid form Of this remedy
and will rid you of catarrh or hay fever
No cocaine to breed a dreadful habit. No
mercury to dry out the secretion. Price
75c with spraying tube. All druggists. or
mailed by Ely Bros, Sc Warren street. New
York.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
BRIEFS FROM RIVERSIDE

RIVERSIDE, Jan. 9.-Following are
the newly elected directors of the
Riverside chamber of commerce: c.. w
Barton, ]. H. Bauman, l.. V. w. Brown
e. P. Clarke, A. B. Clark, e. A. Chase
S. J. Castleman, Francis Cutie, S. c.
Evans, G. A. Franzen, w. G. Fraser
George Frost, H. G. Grout, S. H
Morrison, E. s. Moulton, G. Rouse, c.
E. Rumsey, J. A. Simms and A. j.
Stalder. 1t is believed the directors
will elect H. F. Grout president.
On returning this afternoon from
Banning and Beaumont, County Su-
perintendent and Mrs. Cree discovered
that their home on Pepper street had
been entered by burglars during their
absence. The burglars had cleared our
the larder and taken several articles OF
jewelry and wearing apparel. For
tunately Mrs. Cree had taken her more
valuable jewels with her on the trim
The house was ransacked from top to
bottom in the search for valuables.
Postal receipts for the quarter Just
closed were $12, 473.66, a gain of $50. rs
over the corresponding quarter of last
year.
Plans and specifications are on exhihi-
tion here for the new receiving cottage
for the insane asylum at Patton. The
building is estimated to cost $43, 900. and
bids will be opened January 8.
Rain commenced falling at O'Clock
this morning, and light showers have
been falling during the day. Up to )
o'clock the precipitation was .16 of an
inch with prospects good for a con-
tinued rain. Reports from all over
Riverside county indicate that the rain
was general.
g. E. Gray has begun suit against the
Riverside Creamery company for $4,000,
alleged to be due on a contract for sale
of plaintiffs creamery at San Jacinto
to the defendant company.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
SAN BERNARDINO
Office sos Third Street.
Phones: Home S75. Sunset Main 1853,
ROBBED BY MAN WHO
CAME TO HIS RESCUE
KNOCKED DOWN NEAR DEPOT
AND POCKETS RIFLED
Cash Register Of Saloon PIundered.
Negro Who Disappeared Imme-
diateIy Suspected of Being
the Guilty Man

SAN BERNARDINO, Jan. 9.-John
Mccarthy was knocked down and
robbed last night near the Santa Fe
depot by one MCGOWAN, who came here
recently and claimed to be from San
Francisco. He claimed to be a plumber,
in hard luck.
MCGOWAN was given shelter by Nc
Carthy, who alleges that a few days
ago he was suddenly taken i'll. He be-
lieves MCGOWAN attempted to poison
him for his cash. Last night MCGOWAN
got less than S. from his victim, over
looking a considerable sum in another
pocket. In the skirmish the thief lost
his hat.
He was last seen making his way
along the railroad toward Verdemont
An effort was made to overhaul him
with an automobile, but he kept out of
sight.
The Rainier saloon was robbed last
night of $40, which was taken from the
cash register, entrance being gained
through a bootblack stand that had
been left unlocked. A negro who had
been employed about the place is sus-
pected, as he has disappeared. He is
believed to have gone to Los Angeles,
and officers there have been notified to
keep a lookout for him.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
Important
Eucalyptus
Lecture

Everyone interested in the subject of
Eucalyptus Mahogany planting in CAL
ifornia IS invited to the special after
noon and evening meeting to be held at
2 o'clock and o'clock p. m. today in
the Home Extension hall on the ground
floor of the Chamber of Commerce
building, Broadway between First and
Second streets.
A complete stereopticon lecture on
the history and development of this
wonderful hardwood industry in Cali
fornia will be given and matters of
great Importance TO planters will be
discussed by able speakers.
A feature of importance to those not
familiar with all the facts about the
quick growth Of this hardwood in Cali
fornia will be the exhibition of a COM
plete tree fully 81 feet long, which at
tanned this height in four and a half
years in a grove near Santa Ana. The
meetings will begin promptly at the
hours stated and the admission is with
out cost.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
DISCUSSES PROPOSAL
TO BUY CITY PLANT
MAYOR SAYS MONEY SPENT
MUST BE REALIZED
Edison Company Reported Willing to
Offer Substantial Bonus for
Sake of Getting Rid of
Competition


PASADENA, Jan. 9.-Mayor Thomas
Farley, in a statement as to his atti-
tude on the Edison company's proposal
to purchase the municipal lighting
plant, declared that no offer would be
considered which did not at least
promise the return of all the money,
approximately $250,0O0, which has been
spent in putting the plant in its present
condition.
In addition, in order that it may
still have a club for use in case the
Edison people, with the plant in its
hands, should decide to raise the rates
above those which they have promised
to concede, the city will refuse to enter
into an agreement to keep out of the
lighting business for longer than one
year.
1t is rumored, although it cannot be
authoritatively confirmed, that the cor
poration, in it's anxiety to rid itself OF
a dangerous competitor, will offer the
city price which viii cover not only
the expenses connected with the build
ing equipment of the plant but also a
tidy little bonus as payment for the
additional business that has been
built up.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
STUDENTS OF POLYTECHNIC
HIGH SCHOOL ENTERTAINED

VENICE, Jan. "a party Of stu
dents of the Polytechnic high school
of Los Angeles, under the guidance of
Professor Wykoff, were treated to a
brief outing here today.
The youngsters were given a lesson
IN resuscitation under the direction
of Surgeon Sheffield and Captain
George Freeth of the United States
volunteer life saving crew, after which
they played a practice game Of water
basketball.
They were given a private view of
the new aquarium, DR.. BentIy of the
Abbot Kinney company taking pains
to explain the principal features Of the
building and it's finny inhabitants.
After the aquarium is opened a reg
ular class from the school will visit
1t each Saturday for purposes of study.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN
HOLDS PUBLIC INSTALLATION

SAN PEDRO, Jan. 9.-Sequoia tribe
No. 140 of the Improved Order of Red
Men held a public installation of of
ficers in the auditorium which was
largely attended, many of the guests
of the evening coming from Los An
geles.
The officers installed were A. A.
Stewart, prophet; Mike Verdugo, sa-
chem; Jack Stanton, senior sycamore,
and Edward Thornton, junior saga
more. Following the installation cere-
monies Past Sachem Henry Stieglitz
delivered an address, after which a
musical program was given. The
principal numbers on the program
were: Violin solo, Miss Heisterman;
piano solo, Mike Verdugo, jr.; vocal
solo, J. 7. Jet; instrumental quartet;
vocal solo, Miss Hunter.
Dancing followed, and an elaborate
banquet completed the entertainment.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
No More
PILES
No Matter How Bad Your Case Is or
How Lsng You Have Had it, Pyra.
mid Pile Cure Can Cure ii
Free Package Sent to Prove It

Free Package Sent to Prove 1t
Half of the suffering and torture Of
piles has never been told. Whether
your particular case of piles is almost
too excruciating for any mortal to
pear, or If you are fearfully tantalized
by unreachable itching and bleeding
or whether you have only a moderate
case of piles, there is positive relief
ana quick, too, in Pyramid Pile Cure.
You need not take for granted all
we say about our Pile Remedy. we
want it to speak for itself.
That is why we say to every person
suIferlng from piles or any form of
rectal disease, send us your name and
address and we will gladly send Won a
free trial package Of the marvellous
pyramid Pile Cure. After using the
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Send your name and address TODAY
for free trial package to Pyra ami,
Drug Co, 1873 Pyramid Bldg, Marshall
Mich ga s'Ai'
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
IN SPITE OF RAIN, MANY
VISIT MONITOR CHEYENNE

SAN PEDRO, Jan. Elm spite Of the
discomfort occasioned by a launch ride
through the rain, quite a number of
visitors went aboard the United States
monitor Cheyenne today. Much inter-
est was manifested in the vessel, which
is OF type seldom seen on this coast,
and never before in this harbor.
The old type of monitor, which was
called the Yankee cheese box on a
raft in the Civil War, has been re-
placed by a more modern type, but the
general characteristics still remain.
The deck is quite low, being scarcely
above the water line, and in rough
weather the waves wash clear across
the decks fore and aft The quarters
are not quite as ample as those in the
battleship or cruiser types, but the
men are comfortably cared for below
decks.
The vessel will be open to the public
again tomorrow, and a large crowd of
visitors is expected If the weather
clears.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
NAMED COMMISSIONERS TO
FRAME HORTICULTURAL BILL

RIVERSIDE, Jan. 9.-Riverside's
horticultural interests have been rec
ognized by the appointment of Horti-
cultural Commissioner Cundiff and
James Mills as members of the commit
tee named by the Citrus Protective as
ISOLATION to formulate a national horti-
cultural bill. e. w. Sprott Of Porter
vile is the third member of the COM
mittee. A. G. Kendall, secretary of the
association, is now in Washington and
will present the matter through Cali
fornia congressman in an endeavor to
have national quarantine law passed.
The measure proposed aims to prevent
the spread of insect pests from one
infested district to another Several
states have memorialized congress for
such a law, but the National Associa-
ton Of NUrserymen has so far pre-
vented favorable action on the matter.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
RIVERSIDE
Office s11 Main.
Home Phone 1921.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HOLDS ANNUAL BANQUET
About One Hundred and Fifty Partici-
pate in Ceremony at GIenwood
Mission Inn-ExceIIent
Toast Program

RIVERSIDE, Jan. 9.-The Riverside
chamber of commerce held its annual
banquet at the GIenwood Mission inn
tonight, about $50 participating. The
refectory, in which the banquet was
held, was decorated tastefully, and an
elaborate menu was served. The toast
program was as follows: Greetings"
Mayor S. c. Evans; Response" Hal
sey w. Allen, Redlands; 1.-The San Ber-
nardino Chamber Of Commerce and Its
Relation to It's Neighbors," w H.
Parker, San Bernardino; 1.-THE Needs
of the Orchardist," H. o. Reed; "That
Trolley Line. Dan Johnston, Cotton:
Friends Always" w. J. Pentelow,
Corona; What Shall We Do About
It?" E. p. Clarke; 1.-THE Chamber and
the Business Man, A. B. Clark.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
EMMANUEL MOVEMENT WILL
BE DISCUSSED BY PHYSICIANS

LONG BEACH, Jan. s.-The annual
meeting of the Medical association will
be held at Hotel Rivera the evening of
January IA. Drs David Bell, w. H.
Newman and Robert B. Sweet will dis
cuss the Emanuel movement, and DIR.
Ethel Leonard will give an address on
hr observations of medical people and
their studies in Europe. After a brief
business session for the election of Off
GERS for the ensuing year, a banquet
will be served.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
ASK MINISTER TO FORWARD
LICENSE TO PHILADELPHIA

SAN BERNARDINO, Jan. 9.-Count
Won Horst, or John Koenigwarter, and
ried here yesterday, are believed to
have left for the east on one of the
overlands or limiteds The officiating
clergyman, Rev. E. H. Fessen6en, was
instructed to mail the marriage certifi-
cate to an address in Philadelphia
which the bride gave as her residence,
evidently ignoring her mothers present
address in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
LONG BEACH
WILL TEAR OUT PHONES
UNLESS RATE is LOWER
M 4 Pins ct~aat.
Phone Horne $50.

LONG BEACH, Jan. 9.-The board of
education this morning refused to pay
bills amounting to $1.75 each, sub
mitted by the Home Telephone COM
pany for the phones in six schools, and
adopted a resolution stating that If the
company was not satisfied with the
payment of $1.50 rental for each it was
welcome to remove the instruments.
The board also ordered the cutting
down of a number of big eucalyptus
trees which are so close to the windows
Of the new Burnett school building that
they are apt to darl1en the rooms. Their
rustling in the breeze it is also feared
will disturb the meditations of the
scholars
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
MONROVIA
SOCIAL AND GENERAL NEWS
TOLD IN BRIEF PARAGRAPHS
436 w. Palm st.
Phone: Home, Black 127.

MONROVIA, Jan. 9.-Mrs. H. A.
Johnson entertained the patriotic COM
mittee of Stanton Relief corps No. 16
at her home on Orange avenue. The
committee after luncheon was given an
enjoyable ride through the city. Mrs.
M. Powell, president Of the corps, was
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Marshall gave
dinner party this week for Rev. Clark
Marsh. The several Monrovia clergy
men were present with their wives. Mr..
Marsh will leave early in the week for
Japan.
Mrs. A. Baranger is passing a few
weeks with Mrs. A. E. Dennis Of this
city.
r. McMurdo, jr., gave an illustrated
lecture this evening at Gospel hall.
Mr.. McMurdo is a Scotch evangelist.
who has been delivering many lectures
throughout the country.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
REDLANDS VISITED BY LIGHT
BUT MOST FAVORABLE RAIN

REDLANDS, Jan. 9.-Light rain be-
gan here at an early hour this morn
ing. The heaviest shower was between
and o'clock, making the rainfall &c
of an inch. This makes the seasons
rainfall 3.75 inches. At the same date
last year it was 4.58 inches.
The temperature has been high and
there has been no wind. The ranchers
are hoping for more rain.
Through the agency of Dixie & Logic,
A. H. Holgate has purchased fourteen
and a half acres Of oranges for the
sum of $4,000. There are 1900 trees in
bearing and the grove carries with it
excellent water rights.
j. A. McCaslin has purchased the
home of S. S. Waldo, and after remod-
cling will make it his home.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
REDONDO BEACH
100 S. Pacific Ave.. Phone 1O6.
Correspondent Phone so.
REDONDO LODGE, |. O. OF,
INSTALLS ITS OFFICERS

REDONDO BEACH, Jan. 9.-Re-
dondo lodge No. 1876, l. o. o. F., in
stalled it's new officers last night, the
ceremony being followed by a banquet
given in honor of the grand lodge Of
ficers, who had charge of the cere-
monies at the installation. The grand
lodge officers present were r. E. Chase
d. D. G. NJ; T. D. Taylor, G. M; J.
Slime, G. W.; T. D. Booth, C. S.; H. M
Miller, G. G.; E. A. McCombs, G. c.
Other officials present were j. T. Kirk
Frank Wright, Arthur Swift, J. IT
Johnson, w. X. Cowan, Charles Thorne
Fred Lynn of Santa Monica and ]. A
Bulls of Glendale.
The officers installed were Edwin
Shaw, N. G.; Clark Hewlett, " G.;
John O'Rourke, r. S.; G. A. Beaver
F. S., and D. M. Gates, treasurer
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
SAN PEDRO
Correspondent Home 372.
Circulation 125 5th St.
COMMERCIAL BODIES
WORK FOR BOULEVARD
"SH0ESTRlNG" STRIP WILL BE
SCENE OF ACTIVITY
indications Are That Los Angeles
Will Build Portion of Road and
San Pedro Finish the
Remainder
Especial to The Herald

Especial to The HERALD
SAN PEDRO, Jan. 9.-Quiet but eff
fective work is being done by the local
chamber of commerce and the COM
mercial bodies of the city Of Los An
geles in an effort to get a boulevard
down through the "shoestring" strip
from Weston road into San Pedro.
Indications are that Los Angeles
will build the road as far as Pacific
avenue, in this city, and that San
Pedro will improve thereon.
Next Thursday the Los Angeles city
engineer will make another trip over
the proposed roadway and a delega-
ton for the local chamber of COM
merce, appointed by President Ferl,
will accompany him.
On this committee will be men IA
miliar with the owners of the land
andn the general topography of the
section to be crossed by the contem-
plated improvement
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
Rain Greeted within DELIGHT

SAN BERNARDINO, Jan. e.-This
section is rejoicing in the rain which
began to fall just before midnight. AL
though thus far it has been only a slow
drizZle, it has done a vast amount of
good, especially to the grain and hay
crops. In the mountains some snow
has fallen. The rain thus far will
amount to about half an inch.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
BOOMERS AT REDoNDo BEACH
GIVE THEIR FIRST BANQUET

REDONDO BEACH, Jan. 9.-The Re-
dondo Boomers held their first banquet
last night at the new Dolphin cafe in
the pavilion. The banquet room was
tastefully decorated for the occasion
and splendid feast was served.
Members of the new club are: w. A.
Sigsbee, auditor Los Angeles & Re
dondo railway; DR.. r. D. Hancock, M.
Mayer, E. L. Chrisman, Capt. A. III.
Henderson, w. T. Maddox, superin-
tendent Los Angeles & Redondo rail-
way; ;. u. Barley, w. j. Hess, c. o.
Demsey, E. c. Thomas, C. T. CULVER.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
THIRTEEN-YEAR-oLD GIRL
IN CUSTODY FOR PEDDLING

PASADENA, Jan. 9.-Claiming to
have been sent by her father to peddle
on the streets, Mary Mickelmas, Is,
was arrested this afternoon on Colo
RADIO street, where she was shivering
with cold, her clothing being wet. To
the Humane society she explained that
she lived at $50 Ogier street, Los Ange-
les, and that her father, who, she says,
sent her to this city to peddle, con-
Quoted a small store in Lemon street.
She was held here until the arrival of
an officer from Los Angeles, who took
the girl back to that city this after
noon.
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PRECIPITATION FAR GREATER
THAN LAST YEARS REcoRE

LONG BEACH, Jan. s-The gentle
shower of last night and today was
most welcome. Approximately one
inch of rain fell. The total for this
season, SO far, is 6.2S inches, as against
2.2S inches at a corresponding date last
wear.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
MERCHANTS TO MEET AND
COMPLETE ORGANIZATION

SAN PEDRO, Jan. 9.-Next Thurs
day evening the merchants Of this city
will complete their organization, which
was started last Thursday night. 1t
will be composed of all the leading
merchants of San Pedro. r. G. Dupuy
was elected temporary chairman, and
S. S. Leahy temporary secretary at the
first meeting. The object Of the asso-
citation is the promotion of the mer-
camille interests, and particularly the
protection of the members in the mat
ter of freight accommodations and
shipping facilities on goods brought by
public carriers.