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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-16
ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL FUND.
Campaign For New Building Inaugu-
rated Last Night.

The crying -neeu LII -IIot a. ~" 1iII up
to-date hospital for Alexandria is
something that should appeal to every
citizen of Alexandria and the adjoin-
ing counties, and the campaign to
raise $4,000 to build this much need
ed institution was actively inaugural
eli last night when the executive COM
mittee of business men to raise the
needed money met in the Chamber of
Commerce with A. D. Brockett in the
chair and J. T. Preston acting as sec
retary in the absence of Mr.. ]. Y. VIII
liaans.
Among those present were W. A.
smoot, Jr., Worth Hulfish, Carroll
Pierce. r. S. Jones, John H.Trimyer,
J. S. Taylor Burke, Harry Hammond,
w. A. Moore, Jr., R. L. Payne, Jas.
". Roberts, James Bayne, B. Wiel,
and Gardner L. Boothe.
Mr.. Brockett called Mr.. Hulfish to
the chair and presented the following
list of committees:
To Organize Boosters Club-Car-
roll Pierce, William Campbell, Jas.
NJ. Duncan, John H. Trimyer, c. S.
IT. Burke, Henry K. Field, Harry
Hammond, E. S. Leadbeater, W. A.
Moore. Jr., W. A. Smoot, Jr., R. l..
pavne, J. T. Preston, Robert e
Knight, Jsrres w. Roberts, James
Bayne, B. We'll, G. L. Boothe.
Advisorv-Worth HNnlfish, W. B.
smoot, J. NJ. Hill, F. F. Marbury,
G. L. Boothe, Isaac Eichberg, T. J.
Fannon- Thos. A. Fisher, W. IA.
smoot, Jr., Carroll Pierce, James W,
Roberts, Henry K Field, Robert 5.
Jones.
Committee on PubHcity-W. A.
smoot, Jr., ]. T. Preston, Arthur Her.
bert W. W. Ballenger, Geo. D. Hop
kins, B. We'll, E. S. Leadbeater, K.
D. Brumback.
Committee on Printing. Y. Will
1iams w. A. smoot, Jr., R. L. Payne.
Moving Picture Advertising-W'
w. Ballenger, James Bayne, Harry
Hammond.
To Purchase Booster Buttons
r Preston, J. Y. Williams, Robert S
Jones.
Mr.. Brockett also outlineJ an active
canpaign.. including SIC request for
the churches and schools of the city
and counties to assist in the work be-
ginning next Sunday.
The press of Alexandria, Washing
ton and the counties were asked to CO.
operate. The publicity committee was
directed to use every effort possible
to give the people iull knowledge OF
the necessity for the hospital.
Mr.. Brockett stated that five
thousand buttons would be available
for distribution among the schools ane
churches-ithat subscription blanks
had been prepared ami that it was
hoped every minister in the churches
would on next Sunday say something
in regard to the needs Of the nos
pital. He also stated that (. ) har'
rett, of the Alexandria Gaz4tte mar
promised his best efforts ant use o1
the space needed in the Gazette.
1t was decided to hoI1 meetins'
each night at the Chamber OF Com
merce until the clcse of the cam
paign-and that the soliciting com
Emittee should begin active work OF
Monday next. This contndttee shoui'
receive the "glad hand' from ever!
one, as none of us know how soon WI
NAV need an up-to-date hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-16

The wedding of Miss Betsy Bur-
we'll Page, daughter of Rev. Frank
Page, D. D., of Fairfax Court House.
and Mr.. Norman J. Gaynor, Of New
York, will take place this evening
at s o'clock in Zion Episcopal
Church, Fairfax. The reception Will
he held at the brides home immed-
iately after the ceremony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-16

Manager B. B. Smith, Of the Sur
prise Theatre, has an attractive bill
for tonlght's entertainment. Tie
pictures are interesting and should
bring out large crowd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-16
LOCAL BREYIIIEs.

The Allison Woman's Christian
Temperance Union will meet torigfe
at T:3o o'clock at the Children's
Home. : VI tit tR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-16

The theft of famous statue Of St.
Peter from the Basilicia of st. Glenn
ems in Rome, IS reported. No trace
was found of the robbers who had evil
IDENTIFY carried away the sacred relic
during the night,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-16

Orrie Bayliss, the 6-year-ol3 son of
Stuart Bayliss, of 507 North Patrick
street, fell and broke his arm yester-
day. He was attended 10y DR.. Wilk-
ins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-16

There will be euchre and dance at
the Lyceum Hall tonight under the
auspices of st. Mary's Holy Name
Band.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-16

NJ E. Church of Falls Church,
District Deputy Grand Master OF
Masons, will pay an official visit to
Andrew Jackson Lodge No. l2O, at
the regular meeting to be held to-
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-16

The funeral of Mrs. Charlotte
Louise Cazenove Bergman, who
died in Norfolk on Monday, was held
today at noon from st. PauPs Eprs-
copal Church. Services were corr
ducted by the Rev. P. P. Philips,
rector of the church.
Thomas P. Henderson has sold to
George X. Bender a let on the nortn
side Of King street vest of West
street.
The electoral buar.l las selected
James p. Martin OF the Third ward
as registrar and Mr.. Martin took
the oath of Office today before Clerk
Grecnawav Of the Corporation
Court. lie is onc Of tie old "war,
h,rscs" Of Democracy of the THIRD
ward. ard his many friends believe
vii; prove a splendid public officer.
Warren P. FAY icr, traffic manager
cf the Washington Southern Rail-
way, came to hlo1aLalia yesterday
from his home in E,chmond with
Mrs. Iayicr and was l'"-sent at the
Barley-BalGwin wedding last night
He was one of theatte ndants at the
wedding CT Judge ard Mrs. Barley
.fr. Taylor says that he is more thar
half an Alcxandrian. l+c spent his
boykood days in this ct!l, was mar
ried here and his first baby was
born II this city.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-08-10
MEAT INJURIOUS
70 THE KIDNEYS
Take . Tablespoonful Of salts lf Back
-urts or Bladder 6others

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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-08-10
Oon'tOverIook This
a Careful Perusal viii Prove IT'S
Value 20 Every Guthrie Reader

- ~el riHl TeIusai WIZ Prove Its
Value 70 Every Guthrie Reader
The average man Is d0ubter. ana
there IS little wonder tnat this is SO
Misrepresentation make people skep-
ti,s Nowadays The public ask lor
better evidence than tac TESTIMONY Or
strangers. Here IS proof which
should convince every Guthrie read
er.
Mrs. ] T. Bartlett a2i h Nansur
Ave. Guthrie says 81 was troubled
great deal hf pain and soreness
across my Kidneys aud my back was
SO weak 'hat J could hardly get
around Ahout three wears AGO
poan's kidney PiHs were brought tn
ny notice Al ubiio statement given
iae'r praise by nei-llor z cot
supply 90 lhe Corner Pharmacy and
they completely cured me. Ny form
er endorsement OF noan kidney Pills
still holds good During the past Few
ears Z have heeu in good health
feel justified in telling other kidney
sufferers about mr experience.
Price Soc. al al dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Puls-ihe same that
Mrs Bartlett haA Foster Mlburu
Co, Props Buffalo, N. Y.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-08-10
WHY SCRATCH?
RESINOL WILL
STOP THAT ITCH

The moment that Resnol ointment
touches itching skin the itcling stoos
and healing begins That Is why doe
to~ i} a' prescribed IT successfully
for uiIt ,acn ears in even the sever
est CAKES oL eczema, poison iHN letter,
ring96rm rashes and Other torment
ing, disfisuring skin erupti3us Aided
by warm baths with Res.uol Soap,
Resinol Ointment makes the skin or
scalp perfectly healthy, QHeAlT east
ly and at little cost
Resinol Ointment contains nothing
harsh or injurious and can be used
on the tenderest or most irritated
surface. Practically every druggist
sells Resinol Ointment (50c ana Sd.
and Resinol Soap t25c) For trial
free write to Dept 2S-R ResinoL
Baltimore. Md
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-08-10

tue LlkEdaes
but ne waved me aside. and then, as
hough h's sight failed him. he CROPPED
Uncertainty for me and found my
arms.
Take me back 10 my cabin. Anne"
ne whispered. u think I'm going TO
lie"
Summoniug an my fortituda J placed
my arm round him. Ills grasp upon
ny shoulder made me vince. Slowly
with staggering steps. led him along
he passage way toward his room. out
side which a group Of sailors clustered.
terrorstricken. staring foolishly az one
another and at me One had a long
al aeEosz rs hand another a blood
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-08-10

the last momenl to arran efms of
eaee.
A PARTY for Sd Louis including
MIS- Henry scott Mi Eleanor
llush and Heurv Scott Mrs. Dam
eren tine Misses Dameron have ar
rived 81 London The SCOTS started
from Vienna On the day at deelaa-
zion D war with sarvia Hugh and
Henr scott got separated from Mrs
Scott and were forced - sell their
motor car for $40 to buy taer pass
age acro the English channel
Fe.ice l4uo the opera singer s
in Pari where she expects 70 stay
uutl the war is over
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-08-10

Constipation is the cause OF many
ailmeN and dasordprs that make
life miserable Take Chamberlain
Tablets. keep your bowels regular
and you viii avoid these diseases.
For sale by an dealers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-08-10

How To Give Quinine to Children
FEBRITdNE is the trade mark name
given to an improved Qu.uine II is
Il Tasteless syrup pleasant to take
and does not disturb the stomach.
children take it and never know it is
Quinine Also especially adapted ia
adults who cannot take ordinary
Quinine Does not nauseate nor
cause Nervousness nor riueing in the
head Try It the next tire you need
Quinine for any purpose Ask for r
ounce origina, package The name
FEBRILINE is blown i'm bottle. -
cents.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-08-10
Remarkable cure OF pysentery

Na- attacked with drsonterg
about July 18Th ANA used the dor
Tors medicine and other remedias
with no relief. only getting worse All
he time. was unable to do an
thing aud ms weight dropped from
145 TO 11J pounds suffered fer
about two months when was adYls-
ed to use Chamberlain collie. Choi-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy. lsej
TWO bottles of it and ii gave me per-
manent relief" writes B W. HILL Of
snow III. % c. For sale By aii
aeA.ers
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-08-10
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS
f1s shcKAcHE NDkErS AND slAo DER

L. n. Lohr s. prepared to DO an
Kinds - gas piping at q reasonable
cost He keeps on hand n supply OF
gas mantles. globes and burners-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-08-10
lCopynaht 1913 BY ". G. chapmanl
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Anne Ives. mascot by
London 70 attend tie on1 coronsfnn lp ~ King iol
George. Her father was the son Of Comte
tha sop went ~ ,ce, 9l9"t5 4 ~ gu,.
ried At his death lie left Anne key
n Par5s benlters TIE boV ~ dlid ~
contain bonds Of the defunct French
aaa'la ,,et Seh4' tL iolhaly On ne steam lean
er Magnin who. not knowing her iden-
t5ty' proposes pr scheme p GET hold q HE
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-08-10

Don't advertise on telephone poles
Help keep Guthrie clean.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-08-10

actual comparison la the
amount OF water usel 20 the number
~ lathers. ls- persons in Kansas
CTS use the same monnt ot water
90 one here and The waters there are
not chemically treated and the sani-
arr conditions here are the best I'D
la found in tae country.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-08-10
CITY GARBAGE COMPANY.

ret us furnish sou q sanitary Car
bage can and keep It clean for you
Phone SO.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-08-10
FOLEY KIDNEY Pills
FOR eAckhCAE KIDNEYS AID BLAD -Es

We are now serving light lunches
a- an times Hager's.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-08-10

Mrs Bert Gcala ont Tue.
with Mrs e S. Henderson. ST.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-08-10

Miss Ora Moanalt returned aou
from SullWa-ar SATURDAY.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-08-10
Tz mg wEmz wEs 2
IL cLARKsON CHIMES.
Z III I & Is. &. *. &. Il. j. g. - i. i. q.

peari Bawlia leli Fl4a
Missouri
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-08-10

le last moment to arrana erms Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-21
JUSTICE DENIES CHARGE
Asserts Mrs. Sanford Was Not
Subjected to III Treatment.

Justice William J. Moore. Of the Sd Dis
trict Municipal Court explained yesterday
his part in the affairs of Mrs. Ella C..
SANFORD Of Philadelphia, who filed pc
titon I'm the Surrogates Court alleging
that she had been receiving only 81 a
week for herself after her board was paid
from a trust fund Of $4,000 left 10 her by
nor mother-in-law. Mrs. Sanford said
that the money vas paid out for her by
Justice Moore.
The justice explained yesterday that the
income was 10 be paid 10 Mrs. Sanford at
the discretion of the trustees. He said
that Mrs. Sanford who is seventy years
old is incapable OF managing her affairs,
and denied that she has been subjected TO
III treatment. Justice Moore added that
twenty-five years ago he obtained d.
vorce for the first husband Of Mrs. Sand
ford. who was William W. Aldrich. Her
rnother-in-law. Mrs Aldrich. asked that
provision be made for her daughter-in-law
on account Of the grandchildren. Later
the daughter-in-laW married a man
named Sanford, who also obtained d.
vorce. said Justice Moore.
The matter was to come up for argu-
ment I'm the Surrogates' Court yesterday,
nut an adjournment was taken for a
week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-21
IS ONLY LETTER
Warden Hayes Fails to Aid
Penitentiary Investigation.

Warden Patrick Hayes OF the peniten-
tiary went TO the office OF Joseph Du Wv
Ter. Assistant District Attorney, yester-
day with a record" which he thought
might be one the grand jury wanted in
its inquiry into affairs on Blackwell Isl
and The document turned out 10 be a
page torn from letter book.
II showed a letter written by Warden
Hayes to former Commissioner Patrick
A. Whitney of the Department of Correc-
ton, asking that some of the windows or
the penitentiary be enlarged. The War
den is said to have told the grand jury
that he always produced records in this
manner and thought It waste Of time to
bring over bulky volumes when only a
portion Of each would be used He was
directed 10 return to-day
DR.. Otto II. Schultze. coroners physi-
clan: DR.. =. J. Shute, Of the penitentiary
infrmary: George p. lie Brun, clerk In
the Coroner's office, and James Williams,
a negro. were witnesses yesterday in the
inquiry into the death Of Frank Wills
negro prisoner in the penitentiary.
It was shown that Willis had frequently
complained of illness without obtaining
any attention. and that he was trans
ferred from the top tier to the bottom
tier only when he threatened to commit
suicide. The records show that at the
time Of his transfer he had a temperature
of lOl. He died a few hours after mis- ad-
mission 10 the inhrmary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-21
MAN BURIED AT SEA;
SON SUES S. S. LINE
H. B. Finley Says Captain of the
Minneapolis Illegally Cast
Fathers BODY Overheard.

II. Blair Finley has filed suit against the
American Transport Company In the Su-
preme Court asking damages OF 5000 be
cause the body OF his father. Clement b.
FINLEY. a retired engineer. was buried at
sea from the steamship Minneapolis on
1ulv last, Mr. Finley having died while
on the way 10 New York.
Mr.. Finley said that his father. who was
a man OF high standing IN Tennessee,
sailed on the Minneapolis June % He
died July . and his body was embalmed.
-Four DAYS later. according TO the com
plant when the steamship was of the
Nantucket Shoals. the captain ordered the
body thrown overheard.
The son said he was notified Of mis-
fathers death after the body had been
cast overheard. and that he, not knowing
Of the burial at sea. sent an undertaken
10 meet the vessel
He complained that he was denied the
right 10 give the body q his father de-
cent burial. and that the action OF the
agents Of the steamship company was IN
violation Of his rights as next OF kin 10
determine the place of burial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-21
WOMAN STARVES TO DEATH
Injured Recluse Succumbs TO
Hunger in Mise BILE Room.

Starvation caused the death Of a woman
believed 20 be Mrs Mary Eva Arnheim.
sixty-fve years old. whose body was dis
covered yesterday IN the basement Of No.
32s East l54th street. The Bronx
The death was discovered by Martin
Tinns. a coal dealer. while delivering a
bucketful OF coal.
Mrs. Bertha Rusufski, janitress OF the
building. said that TIE woman had occu-
pied the room, which was dark and very
shabby. f2r ten years. She was recluse.
The identity Of the woman was estab-
lished by means OF an envelope found
among the rubbish addressed 10 Mrs.
Matthias Mees. No 407 East SD strest
Mrs. Mees said that Mrs. Arnheim had
cared for the Mees children many years
ago
A superficial search OF the dead woman's
effects revealed q cents and two insurance
policies one made out 10 Eva VI. Arnheim
and the other TO May Arnheim.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-21
ATTACK TUNNEL CONTRACT
Brooklyn Association Would
Stop Harlem River Subway.

Another attack has been made upon the
contract for the construction Of the tun-
mel under the Harlem River rs part Of
the Lexington avenue subway. Herman
Greve. treasurer OF the Allied Boards OF
Trade and Taxpayers Association, a
Brooklyn organization, has filed notice
with the Controller requesting him TO
bring suit TO cancel the contract FOR Sec
ton Il Of the Lexington avenue subway,
which includes the tunnel
The Corporation Counsers Office has al
ready looked into the patent charges and
does not believe there is anything in
them. Mr.. Greve's request was turned
over TO the Corporation Counsel There
is not the slightest chance that the Con-
troner will bring the suit, as asked
The contract I'm question is held by Ar
thur McMullen and Olaf Hoff and the
price is sS,SSe,775 O5. Duncan D. Nc
Bean. who was formerly a partner OF Mr..
McMullen, was an unsuccessful bidder on
the contract. He has made number Of
efforts 10 get the contract annulled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-21
RAIMENT REVEALS RAGGED
ROMAN RASCAL'S ROBBERY
Tattered Wanderer Is Found
Richly Clad After Theft in
Saloon He Visited.

This tale of a Roman and his riches
might aptly be termed From Pauper to
Millionaire In Half Dozen Hours"
Yesterday Leo Belotti. the Roman. Of
No. 759 East 2l5th street, The Bronx, shut
fed into the saloon kept by Tomaso Leoni
AT 2l5th street and White Plains avenue
Leo was exceedingly unkempt and tat
tered.
Leo engaged Leoni in earnest converse
tion for several minutes, whispering con-
fdentiaIly into the latter's ear. Then he
went out. Ten minutes later. when Looni
felt In his waistcoat pocket for tho $50 he
thought lie had II was not there.
L,eoni called together his relatives and
friends and started TO look for Leo Be
lotti. the Roman. Their search turned 10
a saloon at 2l0th street and White Plains
avenue and there they found Leo leaning
over the bar. But what change had
come over Leos raiment,
hat OF softest Nile green rested upon
the freshly oiled and curled locks Of Leo,
the Roman. His suit was as the clash OF
cvnbals. so Earring were its notes and
checks. His necktie was a rainbow OF
color and his shoes and socks were new
and glossy. And Leo was opening wine!
Leonrs friends stripped Leo, the Roman,
Of his new-found finery and before De-
tective Batto appeared Leo had been well
beaten. He was then arrested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-21
BALDY, FAMOUS APE, DEAD
Missing Link" from the Congo
Was Favorite at Park.

A missing link. indeed, is Badly. the
leading "highbrow" simian in the New
York Geological Park. Yesterday TINS
far famed ape from the Congo up and
died Because Of his many achievements
since he came to the park. In 1857, Badly
has been often referred to as the real
missing link
Coveted by crcuses and vaudeville
managers. Badly early had a price on his
head The sum Of 5000 was mentioned
AT one time as having been offered Tor
him. but even though Badly did not
know this. he began TO get conceited. il
was only three months ago that ne felt
so important that he knocked out
keeper with left to the jaw and laid
low two simian companions.
From then on he became almost en-
tlrely unmanageable. and he was dubbed
the original African hope" with no
apologies TO "Mistah Jack Johnson.
Finally he had his clothes taken away
from him. Like many another ape, Baby
succumbed TO the great white plague.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-21
EXCESS BAGGAGE
RATE CUT SOUGHT
Complaint Against Rail
roads Backed by Many
Merchants Here.
LARGE ITEM IN
SALESMEN'S EXPENSE.
Interstate Commerce Commission
Shown Lines Have Boosted
Charges Recently.

The Merchants Association is now
deeply interested IN a complaint before
the Interstate Commerce Commission re-
garding the charges made by sixtynine
railroads for transporting excess baggage
II was this same body Of business men
that Instituted the inquiry into the
charges and practices Of the express com
panies. resulting IN wholesale reform.
The excess baggag, situation resembles
I'm some respects the express situation
before the remedy was applied. The rail-
roads carry. for each passenger who buys
a ticket 80 pounds OF baggage without
extra charge assuming liability Of not
more than 800 in case Of loss. They gen
orally make an extra charge Of one-sixth
Of the passenger rate for each 100 pounds
In excess Of 80. with a minimum charge
OF 25 cents.
This charge. it has been shown. Is
greatly In excess OF what the railroads
used 10 charge the express companies for
transportation when the old express rates
were I'm force and is considerably more
than double the railroads share OF the
new express rates.
For business houses with a large num-
Der OF travelling statesmen in the field the
item for excess baggage constitutes not
unimportant part Of the annual budget
The dissatisfaction among them. there
fore. developed, until in 1911 the Mer-
chants Association cf New York. the st
Louis Business Mems League. the Chica-
20 Association Of Commerce and other
leading organizations representing 5000
husiness houses, together with the Trav-
ellers' Protective Association and other
associations representing 10000 CONNER
cial travellers. joined for the purpose OF
applying 10 the Interstate Commerce
Commission for reduction OF the rate
This sctio. was taken at the suggestion
Of +. W Crandall, of ST Louis, and re-
suited in the formation OF the National
Baggage Committee.
A petition was prepared and q large
amount OF evidence was presented TO the
Interstate Commerce Commission. The
law firm Of Breed, Abbott & Morgan. Of
this city. attorneys for the National Bag
gage Committee, filed its brief with the
commission yesterday.
This brief discloses that the excess bag
gage charges made by the railroads UP 10
July /, 1903. was generally u per cent of
the passenger fare. but that in that year
il was raised TO 16 % per cent The rea-
son given for the increase was that many
passenger fares had been reduced from 3
10 2 cents a mile. The railroads now col
lect annually a total OF more than S7l73.-
402 from excess baggage charges.
The National Baggage Committee asks
the Interstate Commerce Commission TO
order a rate based on a graduated
scale Of from 1919 per cent to per cent
Of the passenger fare, with a minimum
rate of Is cents a hundred pounds. and a
minimum charge Of % cents a shipment
(the present minimum rate and charged.