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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
CASUALTY LIST
Of u. s. MARINES

Made Public and Is Divided AS Follows:
Killed In Action p; Died of Wounds 10;
From Accident 2; Wounded in Action 244-
Brigade of Marines Have Been in Front
Line Trenches For Several Weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
FRIDAY: Fair
Ready Reference Book--2c

The advertising In the Journal Is a
readv reference book to household
economy. Keep posted. act accord
ineiv. and you will save a hundred
Zines the price Of the information.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
SATURDAY: Warmer
All WeQtherS

CLASSIFIED advertising works all the
time; fair weather or foul. II you
have a task a want ad" can dc
for you. set the want ad to work
on that task.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07
Erery Student Expected
TO Take Part in Sports

M1NNEApOLlS. Jan. T. Nearly
every student of the University ~
-MlnncYatn is expected TO participate
in sorA sprm Of athletics thru the cX-
tensive program Of intramural games
The program has been decided upon
In line with the contention Of prcd-
dent Marion l.. Burton that athletics
will prove real aid In promoting
physical efficiency In time of war
A htg freshman sophomore meet Is
planned for February In the spring
an outdoor meet between the two
classes will be held and towards the
close OF the year an all university
meet Varsity track work is to take
up much OF the practice period An
extensive schedule Of basketball
track and swimming meets has been
planned 10y representatives ot % fra
teruitics at the university who met
with W h Foster and revived the
Inter Fraternity league
The separate units " the military
department will organize basketball
teams for competition IN tourna-
ment, Capt <, G. Britt, cummandant,
has decided
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07
MISSISSIPPI WILL TAKE
UP THE PROHIBITION LAW
State Legislature OF fha' state lins
Many Matters 90 Argue
Upns

JACKSON, Miss. Jan 6--Dui.ng
the regular biennial session uf the
state legislature which will assemble
here Tuesday next, few matters other
than OF statewide interest are eve
pectod to be considered
A resolution providing FOR the r1u-
fication of the proposed prohisitiea
amendment to the federal Constltr-
ton, 1t was announced AT the stat"
headquarters OF the Anti-Saloon
league. will be introduced early IN
the session. The lcagu,. lt Wt5 slll
also will sponsor bone dry legisla-
ton. mississippi laws already pro.
hibit the importation per person OF
more than two quarts OF liquor
month.
Among the bills PROPOSED for IN
PRODUCTION Is one empowering cities
to purchase or construct portions ~
interurban railway lines.
This, II enacted into lazy. woui
make possible the early completion
OF an interurban line from SidrlL
La, to Mobile.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07
ONE NEGRO MURDERED!
ANOTHER IN HOSPITAL
Dead Body Is. Found After
Mysterious Fight on East
Easton Avenue.
By Bud Fisbe,

Following bloody fight am un.
known negro man about 25 year. old
was murdered Mt II o'clock last might
In the 500 block on East Easton NO.
torcycle officer Wade Foor. who made
an investigation for the police found
the body In front OF small negro
house at 606 East Easton
A negro woman inside who gave the
name of Callahan. stated that she had
heard n fight but was afraid 20 look
out, After the groans Of the dead man
had ceased she said she heard voice
say. Come on. | done stabbed him"
The body was taken TO the negro hos
pital on East Archer No one could
be found TO Identify II.
officer FoOr also questioned many
other negroes near the scene ~ the
fight. one man who claimed 10 have
seen the fight said that another man
and woman was engaged beside the
dead negro. They ran up the street
after the killing. he stated
Another negro fight early IN the
afternoon resulted In shooting and
the serious wounding Of one Of the
combatants. II occurred AT % North
Cincinnati. Durant Johnson Us the
name given the police as the negro
who did the shooting The injured one
Is named williams He Is In the hos
pital. not expected TO live.
Police are Investigating both cases.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07
Jackies Sure of HaUing
High-CIass Competition

GREAT LAKES. III. Jan. after
months OF effort. Dr. John r.. iIauf-
man, athletic officer at the Great
Lakes naval station. has received
Official recognition from big Ten"
coaches The basketball schedule
shows games with Minnesota. North .
western aud Purdue, and tentative
bookings with Illinois Iowa and Wis
consin. Chicago was played Janu-
airy /
The tackles success In carding the
university teams practically means
That contests also win be arranged In
baseball This assures the Great Lakes
aggreEattons OF plenty of high-clas rs
competition during the period of the
war
The Gophers win be tackled at Min.
neapolls, J@auary 3. Purdue win be
played at Lafayette. Ind. January 10:
i"oria tolleglana at Peoria. January
80. Milltken university at Decatur.
February / Chicago at Great Lakes
February o. and Northwestern AT Ev-
oUston. February I6.
BEFORE the schedule Ia completed II
probably will show contests with %
tcamR
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07
RIDDELL'S LECTURE AT "Y"
FORUM IS TREAT FOR ALL
Takes For Topic of HIS address, The
Life Victorious and St'rS
Hearers.

Perhaps the largest audience that
has greeted any speaker at the Mems
Forum heard Newton NJ RAcll's ad-
dress at o'clock yesterday afternoon
IN the gymnasium OF the =. NJ. c. A.
los topic was, The life Victorious"
or strong Teaching for Progressive
Men" Dr. Ridcll is ar'Inusunlly force
ful and eloquent spca;cr and from
tho beginning held tho audience In
tho grip of a most absorbing sujcct.
The singing was led by 7. s. Yeager.
Special music was rlrni, ,hed by a
male trio composed uf -. S EmkhoId-
er, G. X. Leslie and Franklin philpot
Following the lecture thc usual social
hour In the lobby was en- Dyed by
many OF those present
Mr. Ridell said. I'm part.
- am grateful for the pri .ilege OF
speaking to yor about tho victorious
NE ~ one who ovorcomcs. You are
building n great city I congratulate
YOU upop3lS our efforts nti achieve
mcnts Material prosperity aoI growth
people and money to make a great
city. mans value - society Is not
SO much In his Size wealth or even
htFsins as IN his character. The Y.
NJ. c. A., y. w. Z. \. and tho churches
are wealth producing centcrs. Their
output h the C'tys most valuable as-
set without the inf4uenGs which ra vi
dates from such centets here In not
enough money In oklahoma 10 Apili
nnd p'rpetuate 4 great city. Every
business man should Ic Identified with
one or moro OF those HIl, character
building institutions
The law nf "ahpcn"aton Is n un-
orring as the law of gravity It is
the men OF faith and couraga who
are putting thci' energies into home
Investments that are matirg Tulsa
Likewise. the men who nut their per
snnality and efficiency into the church
life of the city are the men who are
going 10 make Investments safe and
growth permanent, anl .iVe Tulsa
moral character mat shan Insure clean
citizenship and Give Righteousness
Every man who nttnins 10 his
highest and hest and SraAchcs the
greatest efficiency must be an over
conner, must gnin the mastery over
SELF and selfish impul,es. Jesus Christ
said ! have overcome The world He
cam" to destroy lhc works NJ Satan.
which limit and bind cur rice. He
accompllshel In himself the complete
victory. He demonstrated his spirit
Gal power over the oai dal nature.
True Christianity IL, more than n
matter of belief "a question OF senti-
ment or life insurance for the fu-
ture II Is the most practical thing
I'm the world for ths man who IN
looking for big results IN his own life
ana eiticient service to his age and
generation. II e. n significant fact
worthy Of note tnat nire .tenths of
inc Dig positions Of trust where char
acter and personal respons,hilitv are
demanded are file1 10y Chsstlan men.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07
Once Night 2-Yedr Old
Knocked Dorm at Auction

LOUISVILLE. Nv. Ian THE
once mighty fIl"thorn. IN 1pt2 the
two -N"nr.old champion thorohrcd
runner Of America, ami winter rav-
orttc Tor the 1898 kHutuC\y Derby.
has been knocked down a. punliC auC-
ton for 500, according - adYces
reaching here from New urle'ns As
e two-year old. $4,000 Was refused
tot the geldiug. then Cuurdercl IN
NinClhle by his owner. Charles II.
lusuhemcycr of this city
II was believed Hawthorn would
easily have disposed OF his con- petltors
In the Derby had he hceu ablc To go
to the post lie as trtmcd here and
was thOt to he n fine condition when
hc was sent to the LeNrgtep races
Tor u start or two Is Il futl plCpHra-
uvn for the big even; Ah iut ten
days before the Derby he was started
In a mile race on ono % the most
grC'ahle days uf the iprv.ug. Il
had been raining, cold Wnl was
blowing and TIE track WIS ictlock
deep In mud
Hawthorn contracted throat trouble
which kept Inn out NJ raining for
some time, aud lie was alWayp wind
touched but for several years he held
his own In SpriutS
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07
More Minnesota Players
to Enter SerUice Soon

MlNNTAPpLtS MINI. am. Al
dttional University of Minnesota ath-
letcs have been called into service
hN the mobilization of the Minnesota
Base Hospital unit Ivan Dart quar-
terhaok on this years Freshman
eleven; BYRON Morrison. counted as "A
sure point winner Tor the track suuad.
William kcnnedv blsNc,ha'I sab.
Clinton BOO OF the pthltuc hoard.
Arthur Plankcrs rootcr king. aud
Ningatc Anderson ossisppt a,hlcnc
manager. are mcmcrs u the INIT
Dick Fisher auarter-miler. and
Harold Timbcrlake. substitute on last
YEARS. basketball team. have hcen ad
mitted TO the thni traiu!rr canp Tor
otttcets. "Nondy" Gilleu Basketball
captain has applied for ,dmiulnce
to the balloon oserhyntiur ror,s and
Conrad Fckluud line star Dor Two
Years on thr football eleven ana A
member Of ths yo5r- hast tbs'I team
has enlisted In the dental na.u re
serve
Richard Lewis captain ~ the. .t115
basketball team orl credited with hc
ing the bcSt FREQ throwcr 'n the con
ference for two seasons. has been
ordered 90 report tt Omaha fu. .gr1.,
In the aviation section ot IAr s.raI
corps
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07
TWO DAYS DRIVE
TO BE THRILLER
CoNTINIEp rRoM PAGE oNF

NNN INV f-b htm fAGf ONE.
one wondering what they will do next
me fair conditions under which the
gold Is offered tends to make one can-
d'date as formida BILE as another. For
that matter. candidate OF whom we
might least expect IT, may suddenly
appear with enough subscriptions to
make the efforts OF her opponents
look feeble In comparison.
/ We remember certain candidate
who called last Friday Her progress
IN the campaign has not been particu-
firlv noticeable, albeit she managed
ia maintain fair standing. A number
OF people said she would not do anv-
thlng The campaign manager was
beginning to think so, too-and then
she called
The exact convcrsat ton escapes our
memory. but it went something like
this:
Campaign Manager. swen, we
haven't heard much from you lately
Thot you had given up
Candidate; Give up? Me7 Lose my
chance for one OF those six automo-
blles? Not muchl"
Campaign Manager: That's fine
But you know times flying now and
the campaigns will be over before
long"
Candidate: And I'll be there at the
finish, too. | may not have been max
ing much noise. but | tried NJ make
every stroke count. All along I've been
hoping Just as hard as | could that
my race would he winning one, and
I'm going 1ickety split all the rest
OF the way"
There are many other candidates
Just like her. They, are just as anxious
TO win and tho some of them may not
have "splashed" much thus far, they
have let u be known that they are IN
the swim As one candidate put II.
"Siinnows are safe; I'm not AFTER a
whale"
Every dollar In new subscriptions
turned In during the .present extra
vote and gold offer gets it's proper
tionate share of extra votes. A cam
didate may turn IN two clubs. or even
more " desired Each aud every club
receives a 10000 extra vote bonus
Remember the closing hour of this
special offer o'clock tomorrow night
And don't be late No better offer viii
ever be made during the campaign.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07

10 t'le tariffs embodying the new rates
WIN the interstate commerce commis-
SION and state commissions
Interfere with War.
An Imperative necessity exists for
releasing freight cars for further
SER ice and for relieving terminals
WhIcn are now BADLY congcsted," said
NcNdon in n statement accomplishing
the order. These unfayorable coudi-
Nohs are lniurippsly affecting In a
wal way the governments conduct
of the war its aid To the allies and the
supplying OF fuel, food and neceSsi lies
or our own people
ON these accounts | have felt
compelled to send ont an order
which will take effect thruout the
United States on the twenty-first day
OF January 1918 providing for heavy
increase In demurrage charges unless
ears are loaded and unlonded with
promptness. In making this order I
nave fully considered the embarrass,
ments OF shippers and consignees on
account OF the scarcity OF labor. the
inevitable weather the irrcgUlurlt( OF
transportation and the consequent
punching OF cars. Nevertheless [ am
convinced that the total inconven-
lence and hardship on these accounts
Will he far smaller than the incon-
Nenience and hardship which our
people as whole are suffering on
account or the undue tieing up OF
railroad equipment and will be very
small indeed, compared with the
menace which the widespread tIeins
up of equipment causes to the health
and comfort Of the people and the
successful conduct OF our war opera
tions.
i therefore appeal TO every citizen
10 accept In IA spirit of hearty CO.
operation the increased charges which
VIII be imposed and 1 especially ap-
peal TO every shipper or consignee, as
a patriotic duty to employ every pos
sible effort and expedient (eyen tho
II involves unusual and special ar
ranKements and additional cost to
load and unload freight cars with the
least possible delay In order that the
existing congestion may be cleared up
before the new demurrage rule goes
into effect
In approving the filing OF new de-
murrage tariffs and interstate com
merce commission took action for the
first time on request OF the director
general for higher rates.
About one-fifth OF tho thru mas.
senger trains on western railroads
were withdrawn from service TODAY
win the director generals approval
and within a week or two many other
passenger schedules will be curtailed.
ot passenger sched
ules In the last week. Assistant hi
rector Smith reported. was promoted
largely 10y the number Of persons re-
turning home from holiday visits.
He added:
The tonnage ratings OF trains has
been reduced on account OF cold 10
expedite transportation OF coal and
toodstutfs, Embargoes and diversions
are being employed wherever neces-
sJry and possible"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07
For Burning Eczema

Greasy salves and ointments should moi
be applied II good clear skin Is wanted
From any druggist for 35c, or $l00 fd
extra large size, get q bottle Of zemo
When applied as directed Il effectively
removes eczema, quickly stops itching, and
heals skin troubles, also sores, burns
wounds and chafing. 1t tpenetrates cleanses
and soothea Zemo Is clean, dependable
and inexpensive, penetrating, antisepn
liquid. Try II. ~ we believe nothing you
have ever used Is as effective and satisfying
The L W. Rose Co. Cleveland. o.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07
Alexander Leading National
Leagte Pitcher of the Year
New York Giants Head List With Three of Leading
Ten in National With Two More of Their
Men in the Same Class.

NEW YORK. Jan. G-In. arranging
tho National league pitchers ~ 1917
I'm order OF their effectiveness. n was
found eNpcdirut 20 divide the So
pitchers In three groups The first en-
braces AN who pitched az least ten
complete games. the second those who
participated In minimum of ten
games and the third comprrur all
who took part iu IL championship con
trst
Alexander won the title of leading
pitcher with AN average Of least runs
earned per game of l.S6.
Five or the ten leading pitchers
were lttthpndeIs
Easing the effectiveness OF a pitcher
suirIy uu rpWc. won aud lost 70 would
show the champion New No.h' head
Same
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07

ing the list with three men Schupp.
Sallee and perrltt- and In addition
two more OF It's pitchers among the
first ten. The earned runs records,
however. show in good measure the
effectiveness OF other pitchers. re
gardless ~ whore their respective
clubs finished In the race.
hhil Douglas uf Chicago pitched In
the greatest number OF games al.
Alexander scored most Shut0uts ts)
ana he also led in complete games
pitched with 81 Alexander led the
riphthauders in strikcouts Vaughn of
Chicago led the lcfthnnders
Record of National league pitchers
who pitched at least ten complete
games, 1917, based ON lowest percent
age ~ earned runs per game
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07
Vulgar.

A village butcher. a big man, pos
sessed deep. voice, ana he was eNcr-
cising IL at the local concert by sing
ing several unapplauded encores
Hasn't he an extensive repertory?'
said his wife.
We'll. | shouldn't like to say that
said the local dressmaker. "hut he
certainly Is getting rather stout
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07

MlNNEAltLlS, MINI. Jan. G--
Norman kingsley 70 wears old tho
Youngest man ov'r numrl captain OF
the University ~ MlnuuuJtI football
team. s feet All and weights more
than lWu hWuitcl pounds Tnc Cap
tain elect .uEiDI his football career
on the high SCHOOL team ut springs
Valley Mnn his home and this year
was one OF the ulinstpys OF the so
pliers hICkNeld
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07

ST. LOUIS. Jan Tho s. Louis
Americans viii do their training at
Palestine roNas, next Ipr,ug Robert
Quinn business, manager of the club,
ms completed all ARRANGEMENTS for
the 'rlp but viii confer With Manager
J rr Tones before setting d'fe
ur the departure TO southland camps
u,'U The middle Of MARCH, It IS p'oh-
allie that the browns win get away at
about the same time
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07
DEMURRAGE RATES
TO BE INCREASED
C0NTWUED FROM rAdr on

rates are charged ON the Pacific cons,
aud in several other districts
80 changes viii be made for the
present N demurnse rules or rates on
G. Mort treieht The new regulations.
contemplate the cancellation NJ III
average agreement provisions OF exist
ms tariffs. Railroads are instruels.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07
Mcrforda to Give Squad Rest
Before Competing With
Any Other FNcs.
. = . . . . . . :" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ltiI tOUD kINDAiI. INVASION |

after meeting eleven Of tho host
trtus IN two States the Henry Kendall
basketball squad, accompanied by
Iuuch Ncffurd. returned yesterday
motulnR The lrvslyicriuus are homo
win four victories iu their credit end
rrNeu defeats one Of their dctchw
was hy a margin OF two points uu.t.
'uach Nclfuri WITS wen pleased
Win the showing unt his boys hat
made against the M.saouIi and Illinois
uulnicts. several ~ the games Wvro
played under great AAudicJps for thu
lrcNhNtcrians and he thut tiis r,-
spouslblc FOR not even u better show
ing being made rltho no teams hut
strong ones were played Another
frH son WIS the slRc uf the squad which
included only soycu men
Played Wuhout supper.
ln the game Ni'h the Mlrrcushuis
normal Which was the first one ON
their INVASION. the Kendall boys went
on the floor after they had been up
nearly tive nights and made pprt ut
the tTip In an automobile In order to
be present lt the schcdulo time Train
delays caused thom Ia have to sNr'
against the Missouri university no
without having upper
Hoth ut these games were disastrous
for Mefturd's boys but they won their
next two against the Palestine Vets
and the Robinson Independents. both
Illinois teams rhey played team
that has not been defeated In four
years In their rcNt two games. the
Dc QuOm fiuds. and two more de-
1cats were registered against thnn.
They won from the pickneyVllle Indie.
pcndcnts In, two contests aud lost TO
the strong Sparks college at shelby.
rllle H., Dy two points IN one OF tho
lnIuest fTuCaf of their trim
Players Al In.
Coach Mefford taid that the ,AnAa
were tired out 10y the trip and sey-
eral days OF rest would he allow ed
them before any more sCrlmmag gsA
nrc held, springer and Gale got into
wonderful form from the trip aud
Allen showed great Development, he
rhid. The boys who went with Ncf-
ford Included dale aud Iluyice. for
wards. Springer center. Kirk and
Allen. guards, Setser and Irwin. sub
stitutes. They loft on the trip pe.
Cembcr II.
Several other star basketball play-
egs We're not allowed 10 accompany
Nerford on account Of their studies
one OF the best forwards In the school.
Malone. was kept from PLAYING FOR
this reuaon. Jennings and Bridges
wanted to 40 home Tor Christmas and
d'd not get 10 20. They have been
practicing since the squad has been
away and are In good condition
The state schedule for the Ken
dalls has not been completed vet but
n Is expected to ho ready in a few
days. In the meantime games with
the strong lorll teams will he PLAYED
These Will include preferably the
ohio Cities whooorc favorites for the
'itl league chlmptonfhip the Y. VI.
- A. five und the high school
quintet.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07
"nig Inn,L Busy.

ROCKFORD. III. Jan c. Sergeant
Thomas Mcclure -''Big Tam'--a
pitcher OF CHICAGO Federal league
tnmc-is the busiest non .comp,ls-
stoned officer at Camp tirart lie
has heen selected for reglmcntal SER
ge7nt major Of the divisional trains
MlGurs Ls u ChIcgGoan.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07

Just ~ cNp,cird aud predicted, Huh
icr,iuc's retirement WHs not Tor long
hr Gallniin Nuua n, -ct irrr by chat
tnno"pa, signed WiIh Ncw Orlcnnr the
other day,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07
SportoGraphy

ilorncc Mttau. luc Washington sen
Ptor p uulitv uutfiyldoi b. now train.
lng for th, iNintiuu ser, ice.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07
FOR LUMBAGO
Try Musterole. See How
Quickly 1t Relieves

You just rub Musterolc In briskly, anc
usually the pain 10 gone--a delicious
soothing comfort comes TO take its place
Musterole 10 a clean. white ointment
made with oil of mustard. Use il instead
OF mustard plaster. Will not blister:
Many doctors and nurses use Muster
ole and recommend it to their patients =.
They will gladly tell you whit rellei II
gives from sore throat, bronchitis, erouR
stiff neck. asthma, neuralgia, congestQn
pleurisy. rheumatism, lumbago, pains ano
aches OF the back or joints, sprainss, soIe
muscles. bruises, chilblainS frosted freE
colds Of the chest 0t often preVeh'
Always dependable
30 and 60c Jars; hospital size $3.50
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07

The smith faculty 10 the major lost
TWO more m"Whsr4 Whcu Elmer smith
OF 'levclund and Shcrrod smith II
'rooklyn decided to 80 to war. but
'h"te is etll enough uf them lrn 70
make quite bah team
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-07

10 tile tariffs embodying the new rates
WIN the Interstate commerce commits