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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18
NOTICE.
THE CENTRAL DlSTKlCT TELEPHONE
COMPANY. 80

Notice is hereby given that Tho Cen.
trail District Telephone Company, corpor-
alton organized and doing business under
the laws OF the State " Tennsylyauia.
has filed with the City Clerk OF
Carksburg, municipal corporation IN
the County Of Harrison, In the State Of
West Virginia, application FOR the giant
Ing by the Councillor said City 70 tie said
Tie Central District Telephone Company,
q franchise for the construction, main.
tenance and operation of Its posts, cables.
wires and all other necessary overhead
apparatus, on, over aud along, and, III con-
duits, ducts, mains, pipes, cables. wires,
nlanholes, terminal and distributing poles
and all other necessary underground up.
planes, on, in, under and through the
streets, alleys and highways Of the said
City for period Of fifty lb0) years With
such application hos been presented a
draft Of I'M ordnance which contains u
number OF conditions, privileges and re-
quirements which may be fully seen upon
tho inspection thereof. The first phblicas
tidn Of this notice Is made on the Fourth
day Of February In the year 1915, and at
asearly date as practical after the Fourth
day Of March. IN Tie year 1915, ut which
time this notice will have been published
ri thirty 1907 days, the matter will be
bought before the said Council for the
gfanting Of the said franchise.
THE CENTRAL DISTRICT TELEPHONE
tf COMPANY.
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Farm

Wouldn't you like to trade
your city property for forty
acresof good, rich lands This
farm is one mile from a good
school, Half the farm is uns
der cultivation, balance id
good timber. The timber
alone is worth what we ask
for the entire farm. You get
ell the coal, oil and gas. The
price will surprise you. /
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NOTICE TO SHIPPERS

Traction Company express cara
leave Clarksburg Tor Mt. Clare, Wes-
ton, Shinnston, F'airmont. EaIryiew.
Pennington, Warrington and inter.
mediate points daily except Sunday.
Shipments for Warrington and inter.
mediate points must DO in station
not later than 300 q. m. Falryiew
and intermediate points not later than
l1:Q0 b, M, Weston and intermediate
points. not later than 1900 M.
Quick service reasonable rates.
and care In handling mako this IA
IDEAL line for shippers.
MONoNGAHELA VALLEY TRAc.
TON COMPANY.
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FARM

80 acres, on street Cur line
and railroad, 4L2 miles west
of Clarksburg. One Of the
best grazing farms in the
county. Eight room house
with bath and basement; els
tern, good we'll Of water, gas
engine and free gas for do
nestle purposes. Two hum
dred fruit trees. This farm
is close to four street car
stops and handy to railroad
depot. Tcn-cent car fare
and on improved road. If
you want a good farm and a
fine home, this will suit you.
Price $12,500
BEECHWOOD
Lots i'm this addition are
selling rapidly. LII you want
to buy property sure to in
crease in value, or il you
want to save your money
You could do no better than
buy these lots.
Prices $50, $50 and 500
No taxes, no interest. You
will more than double your
money ON these lots. Let us
show you.
FOR RENT
-Four rooms on South
Chestnut street. Water in
house.
$3.50 Per Month.
POST 4 LAW
HOWARD POST. ROY a r,Aw
Real Estate brokers,
General Insurance Agents
Rooms B0B-BO6. Go6 i,ulldinr
"olarksburE ths Busy City"
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FARM FOR SALEM miles west OF SOL
EN-, on Northwestern Pike; $50 acres Il
acres bottom, 70 acres timber, balance
good bluegrass sod. Fruit, good, six
room house and outbuildings. Cash or
terms. Also four room cottage, BATH ana
basement ut 101 Melhrel street, between
down BALANCE as rent. w. u. Harris,
C@ West Pike street, Clarksburg, BELL
phone 1231-R.
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FOR sALE-Farms

70 SETTLE AN ESTATE, will sell at
nriyate sale a farm Of 200 acres situated
within one mile Of station upon the
baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Rail
road. This is one Of the best farms In
Athens county, Ohio, and is well adapted
for stock and dairy purposes. About
one-third is Hooking river bottom land.
For particulars call Oh or address W. e.
Peters, Executor, Aliens, ..
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WANTED-A white girl to do cooking aud
housework, for family Of four. In u
small town at Gillispie Station. Wages
$500 per week. No washing, Ironing or
out door work TO do. Write ut once.
Mrs. j. C. Kraft, Hyer, W. Va.
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LIVE MEN..Do fairly well selling my
household necessity. You could not
make fifteen dollars day to save your
life. but an honest Days work UNUSUAL
dollars will start you. If Interested, adj
dress Box 2S3, Parkersburg, w Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

FOR SALE-Four room cottage, bath, re-
ception hall and basement, on Duff st.,
Stealey addition, one minute walk from
street car line; lot iOxl20 with hood well
OF water. a bargain II sold ut once.
Apply j. stone, at Stone Bros. Store.
Fourth street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

BAKERS DEPARTMENT sToRE--sis
Of two experienced salesladles in their
coat and suit department. Good salary
and permanent position for the right
kind.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

FOR SALES room cottage with a NICE
pOrches, two cabinet mantels, plastered,
within one block Of street car stop.
Back Of Tuna Hotel, Part cash and the
balance like rent. For particulars call
Home Phone 445-L, or write to Box UT,
Clarksburg. w. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

FOR RENT-&yery attractive seven room
house. splendid laundry, newly wuxed
Goors' 3 iayatories, /? closets, exceptional
u attractive naper 422 Philippi street,
east of Linden avenue. Price 5000.
Also Groom house Locust street, No, :
Peck Court, $500. Harvey f. Smith,
Attorney.
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Stonewall Park.

"A new five-room cottage
can be bought alta bargain;
This property will rent SO as
to yield the owner 10 per
cent on his investment. Reas
sonably easy terms. Better
investigate.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

WANTED Special Inducements to reliable
man selling roses. shrubs, trees. Sal
airy earned payable weekly A perma-
nent position for hustler who can
produce the business. First National
Nurseries, Rochester, n. y.
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Help Wanted-Mi Miscellaneous

WANTED-Writer Of ability, au conrant
in revision and narrative form, cornpre..
hensive and able to write unvarnished
English In best style. Some acquaint-
ance with Roman and French history
necessary Address "A" care Telegram
office.
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WANTED-sa!esmen

WANTED-Flve statesmen, 81 or over. Sal
airy nni commission. Apply Saturday,
I. between 10 and II at 212 Walnut street,
near Sixth street bridge. Ask for
L.RnrnRide.n 49,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

FOR RENT-Four room house, near
broad Oaks, on car line. Also three
room house on Ocello street, Broad INKS
bath, hot and cold " MATER ten s sIGSt y AL
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FOR RENT-Houses

FOR RENr-Apartment completely fur
nished for light housekeeping; reason
able rent. Central location. Apply to
housekeeper, Tower apartments, 2l2
Hewes street, adjoining Towers school.
Bell phone 767-R.
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MONEY TO LOAN

Why 81 wITHotr Monty IT &C.
commodate eysrybody. BY loa.nlhe nieney.
l WI sPsis iSIsshs.ss ssssias.. VIZ
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OPPORTUNITY

Awaits you in every proper
ty we advertise, Now is the
time to act.
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WAMTED-Fema!e Help

BAKERS DEPARTMENT SToRE--a4s
West Main street, requires several good
girls for general store work. Apply ut
once.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

WANTED-Window glass cutter,
three good size pots. Apply at
Lafayette Window Glass Company.
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WANTED--A girl for general housework.
Apply at 2l0 Sycamore street. Bell
phone 1l9-J.
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WANTED-A girl for general housework.
Apply to Mrs. W. 7. Cooke, Adamston,
w. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

FOR RENT-Six rooms and bath In the
city, five room cottage, Fair Ground nd.
dition, !. Furnished rooms $1.25 to $1.5O
per week Call on d. W. Jacobs, 400
Jacobs5Prunty Bldg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

wANTED-canvassers on full line
Of household articles. Straight
commission basis. Call at 10
O'Clock a. M, Household Specially
Co., 172 West Main st,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

WANTED-In family Of two, n girl for
general lOusework. Apply to Mrs. Il. u.
Williams, POI Webster street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18
Union Heights, No. /

Union Heights, No. /
Two vacant lots on Phil
ippi Road at q bargain. We
consider these lots to- sbe.
worth one-half as much
againa we are asking fol-
them. See them and be con-
yinced.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18
FOR sALE-Houses

HOUSE FOR SALE-A modern flve-roon
cottage with bath anld .porches, safe
and Elliott streets, three minutes walk
from me court house. Desirable properly
with view anu excellent surroundings.
Call o. &. Lewis, ll2-413 Union Bank
Bldg, Both phones.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

WANTED TO RENT-Two or three nicely
furnished rooms In refined family; cen.
trally located, by young couple without
3 20, Box ,e5o city. IN : 7 d. ~,
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ArEN PEER cEN,T INY.EJsTMENT

One the duplex houses in the city for $65OO
small family investment also Five large
apartment with front and back pohes
UP Two separate entrances front and back Electric
Cemented basement and full attic
Modern electric light gas that far above the
age places apartment with extra good cabinet
mantels finished select red oak all through
finished oak aoo slate roof And in the basement
there is constantly Stationary laundry
tubs The very conveniently arranged Plenty of
closets and large panre Good we'll water but not large lot
The propey rents per year with and desirable
tenants House fully sheeed and lined with building
per and is located at 3S7 Broaddus avenue.
H.F. MODLIN
Resl Estate Firc Insurance stocks Bonds.
Room, az Union Bank Bldg. Bell Phone
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

wANTED-Apprentice girls. Apply to
DeForests Millinery Store next to the
Union Bank.
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EoR RENr-Three cottages one close in,
1880, one at Hartlnnd, $500, and 'one
at New Fair Ground $500. Glenn u.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

WANTED Mem Women. $500 month.
Government jobs. Vacancies constantly
Write for list positions now obtainable.
Franklin Institute, Dept. 4G2.M, Foches-
ter. n Y.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

WANTED-A girl to strip tobacco. Apply
at CaywOod's Stogie Factory, 112 Viz
ginia avenue, rear. Bell phone 1881.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

FOR RENT-Several finely furnished
rooms for rent to gentlemen only, hot
and cold water baths, electric and gas
lights. Ice water year around: Best
you. Rookery Building, South Third
street, city. d
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

FOR RENT-Four rooms for light house
keeping (not furnished). use Of pavement
and phone; water and gas paid. Call at
6OB d0rner avenue.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18
FOR SALE Miscellaneous

FOR sALE-l0l5 Paige Roadster, practl-
Gully new, electric light and starter. A
,bargaih. Address 'SOO" care Telegram
Office. r,
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FLOR RENT-Two nicely furnished front
rooms for light housekeeping, for man
and wife; all modern conyeniences; large
pantry and range In Kitchen. 100 w.
Pike street. CM He'll 1884 office, or after
0 o'clock Bell 120aJ residence.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18
SITUATIONS WANTED

WANTED Position in store Of any kind,
by young man, WI Id start at small
salary, or would take work evenings
after Q O'Clock. Address Position" care
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

WANTED-Dy n single man. a,position on
farm as laborer, prefer d work for
single lady that has no children and
100, Glen Falls, w. Va.
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us clerk in store;
eight years experience; 70 years Or age
ana unmarried. Address M. A. r." In
care Telegram Office.
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FOR sALE-Lots

FOR sALE-Lot No lGi Norwood add,
tion. This lot is level and located In the
best residence section, For further In!
formation call ut Telegram office. n
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

FOR RENT-Seyen room house, bath, pan
try. two porches and latge basement,
at 1853 Jackson street. $500 per month;
Possession March LIST. Apply at 100
Jackson street.
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FOR RENT-House, 200 ., Poplar street,
Morgan, 0l3 Union Bank Bldg.
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WANTED-MaIe Help

WASrEb-ren bright boys 10 sell the
Daily Telegram on strests each after.
noon; huStlcrs can aake from 25c to $1.u0
eftor sehUol Eours.. Apply at Telegram
ofico. 4
MEN.-Learn barber trade or complete for
$1,000; wages paid, $500 positions fur
nished. Write for catalogue. Leader Bar
Der COLLEGE. Cincinnati, O.
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For SALI-12 room rooming and board
ing house; doing good business; located
in Glen Elk; rent very reasonable. Gauss
Beamer, 425 North Filth street
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

FOR sALE-Auto Truck, hest make, prac.
ticAlly new, at half price. Also have
new truck. never been run, VIII sell at
less than cost. Either car IL big bargain.
Come in and look them over. Central
Storage Company, catksburg, W. Va \
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

NICELY furnished living and sleeping
rooms BY Young couple, without children,
board ontiohal; references exchanged.
State full particulars, =. o. Box 20, city.
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FOR RENr-Furnished rooms for light
housekeeping, no objections to children :;
tween 10 and 5 o'clock, at 81 West Pike
street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

FOR RENT-rwo exceptionally well fur
nlshed rooms for light housekeeping;
rent very reasonable. Amply ut 800 jar
Wis street, Bell phone 100
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LOST

LOST Or sToLEN-suaday, February Is,
yellow and white beedle hound. Re-
ward for return to 1000 West Pike St..
He'll phone f4S9-R.
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FOR SALE-No. Marion kitchen cabinet,
good condition. VIII sell cheap. Address
u. H." care Telegram Office. a
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FOR RENT--Onc neatly furnished front
room, with private family, use Of bath.
Apply at 241 Clay street near Main.
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FOR SALE-Lots Nos. GS, 64 and % New
Falr Ground addition Address y. y.
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For sALE-Fine farm, H. acres, 1A mile
from Salem, W. Va, known as the smith
Warner farm; good cultivation, ane
orchards, $4,000 residence, all modern
conyeniences, free gas for domestic plr-
poses. One Of the best farms n We
Warner. 500 Preston street, Clarksbarg,
" Va
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WANTED-Positlo as maternity nurse or
good references. CAN Bali phone 1l1s,R:
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FOR sALE-At $1,000 an old ancient clock,
made In 1896; stands It. 9 In. high and
correct timekeeper Don't apply un-
less Interested. Address "Clock" care
Telegram once.
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WANTED TO RENT

WANTED no RENT-By a family Of two,
D five or six room house, with modern
conveniences, must be In city: Gun give
Address "si Pr care Telegram office. Fl
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FOR RENT-one nicely furnished front
room; all conveniences. Apply at 07
West Pike Street, or call Bell phone
35l-J.
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PHONoGRApHS, from $3.50 to 5000;
Records lie to zoe each; all kinds at w
s. Corpening's, room ], irwin Bldg
Clatksburg, W.. Va,
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FOR RENr-Two furnished rooms with
use Of bath and basement, range In kitch=
en-, to parties without children. he enl
Lynch street, Bell phone SS3-J.
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FOR SALE-At Il bargain, one large lot
at'Grasselli, 150x250. II sold by the 2lst,
will take $500 cash. Call Bell phone
12Sl.t. 49, -s..-i
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SACRIFICE SALE--5O mems highest grade
overcoats, In all sizes Must close them
out. Cali at once. LISTERS Department
Store, 316 West Pike street,
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For SALE-New and second hand fufnI
tdfe various Kinds, from cheapto good
Stoves, Desks Bookcases, Beds, CHART
Dressers. etc. CentralS Storage Company
. atrh.& o, Freight Depot, ClarkeburE
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms for
light housekeeping to man and wife.
Apply at ZIG Locust street.
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FOR sALE-4A pair Of fine b. B. c. Co,
bowling alleys. Write. to Daily News
Office, Frostburg, Md
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FOR RENT-one nicely furnished from,
room with use Of bath and both tele-
phones, hot water heat; also open CRATES.
in private family In best residence sec
ton on street car line. Call Bell phone
8S7-R.
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FOR RENT-Furnished Rooms

FOR KENT-Two furnished sleeping
rooms, with board If desired, rooms
$1.50 per week. Apply at l4O First street.
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FOR RENT-,rwo or three furnished rooms
for light housekeeping, with range In
kitchen, to parties without children. APP
ply Second door west Of st. Pauls Al. h.
Church, South, GIG West Main street.
Home phone 196-A.
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FOR RENT-Two or three furnished rooms
for light Housekeeping SINK IN kitcheh'
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FOR RENT-Two nicely furnished from,
rooms for light housekeeping with use
OF bath and telephone, to parties with
out children. Apply at 152 Jackson st.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-01-13

for military purposes within 7a' year Or
SO. He thinks it is not necessary for
the administrations entire military
program to so through to necessitate
the use of the buildings at Fort Lin
coin.
Opposes Constructing New Buildings.
"Mr. Garrison, the secretary Of war,
is opposed to constructing any new
buildings for the sheltering of sol
ders, and believes that the present
post buildings throughout the coun-
try should be used for tuat purpose
before any new ones are considered
The secretary of war is also opposed
to the establishment of government
schools at this time, and believes that
the additional officers can be had by
increasing the capacity OF the mill.
tary academy at West Point.
at has been represented to the Off
Gals of the department of war that
the government has large invest
ment at Bismarck which should be
utilized, and they agree as to that,
but at. this time refuse to consider
any use other than as barracks for
soldiers, because the department. is
now straining every nerve to bring
about an increase in the regular
army, and if successful will need the
buildings at Fort Lincoln to shelter
the soldiers" .
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-01-13
SHALL FARMERS PAY
STORAGE ON GRAIN?
This Question Has Many Times
come Up and Railroad Commits
sion Calls Conference.

The North Dakota board of railroad
commissioners has called confer
ence of farmers and grain dealers for
8 a. m. Wednesday, February 8, at
Fargo for the discussion Of the ques-
ton whether a charge shall be ODliga-
tory for stored grain in elevators
The present law is not clear as to
whether charge is compulsory or
not, the statute merely fixing maxi
mum charge that may be made and as
a consequence many complications
have arised resulting in charges Of
discrimination against some elevators
and milling companies, because in
some instances they have been in the
habit of Charging storage and in other
cases no charge has been made, as IN
inducement to get the gain.
Received Many Letters.
The railroad commission has re-
ceived many letters for and against
the charging of storage and it is to
get at the general consensus of opin-
ion that this conference has been
called in an endeavor to arrive at a
proper solution of the matter 1t is
hoped there will be large attend
ance of both farmers and grain deal
ers.
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