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THEY WANT TO HOW.
Pointed Queries to Be Sent to Local
freight Agents on the
SUBJECT OF DISCRIMINATION.
The Chamber of Commerce Committee
Studies a Table of Gates.
PITTSBURG'S BIG SHIPPING BUSINESS
The Chamber of Commerce Committee on
Transportation and Railroad beld a long
session yesterday. The members discussed
the charges of discrimination against local
shippers made in communications to the
Chamber, and studied a table of freight
rates prepared for the use of the committee.
The table gives the rates in cents per hun
dred pounds between diSerent cities as follows:
Mi j 1 s s 4 5 6
HsIrittsbiirK to TltnsTllle'sT 25 3 IS 10H 91
1I9i lei eUnd to Tims vllle 3 19 14 10H VX 8
113 Ycnngslowil to 'lllus-
Tllle II 18H 1S! 10 81 "H
llSlnuffHotoTIHuTUle.. II 18S 13S, 10 $'i 'hi
H2 Cleveland to Oil City, x lax U 10X 4 8
IK PlttaburctuOlICItT.. 30 25 W IS 8S 7
S3 Cleveland to balx-
manca S 19X 11 104 Vi 8
SO rittsburR to Sala
manca 30 H 20 IS 10i V-i
S8 Cleveland to Bradford 27 :i VIM 18 11. 10
30 PltUburg to Bradford SO 2 20 U K)i 3H
8-"0 (PltUbunt and Buf-
403' halo toKu Wayne.. S7 31 25 17 15 12
SZllinffalo to Akron 21 101 11 Ut W
JS5 Fittslrare to Akron... 25 22 20 IS 9 8
156 Cleveland to Butler.. 25 22 JO IS 9 8
10 ritUburjr to Duller.. 20 15 IS 81 71 7
11? Cleveland to Mercer . IS IS II 8 7 6
0 Pittsburg to Mercer. 18 15 15 10 i 8 7
Flttsl)urs "Enormous Tonnage.
A communication from a prominent local
steel firm was read. It is as follows:
As a distributing point Pitt3burg occupies
a position second to no city in the United
States. Tho total tonnage from and to It
amount to 29,113,201 tons in 1890. Of this
amount the railroads carried 31,633.316 tons
andl,S04,SS5 tons was moved by rirer. In
addition to these figures the local tonnage
nns 19,121,350 tons, making in round numbers
1000.000 carloads cf freight during the year,
or an average or 3,000 cars daily. In other
nords 2,000 loaded Height cars enter and
1,000 loaded cars depart daily, equal to 10,000
tons received and 20,000 tons distributed
daily to all points from the Atlantic to the
raciflc
Of the pig iron, rolled Iron, crude stoel and
steel rails, manufactured In the United
States, Pennsylvania contributed 10.950.103
out or a total or 20,013,720 tons. Out or tbis
total Pittsburg produced over one-third of
tne output ot Pennsylvania, or one-flftn of
the entire production or the United States.
The capital Invested in inn and steel was
$56,545,000. or over one-fourth ot the entire
capital represented In the two cities. The
number of persons empliived was 38,935, pay
ing yearly In wages $20,265.26. W itli this
vastarraj ot figures beiore us, tho question
naturally occurs: Are onr interests In the
wav or the proper adjustment of freights, as
compaied to otherlocallties, propet ly looked
arter by the shippers and secondarily by
those of the railway men who bave these
matters to attend to 7
Sorarastho shippers aie concerned, our
experience shows a woeful lack of self
interest on their part. Other cities, such as
we come into competition with almost dally
In the markets, are able to obtain advant
ages such aB are not even hoped tor hitherto
by us. Orders which we bid upon leave us,
and new fields tor others are opened, in
which our best efforts fail to obtain a mai
ket. An Argument for a Freight Bureau.
A careful investigation ot tne matter
short s a disposition on the pat t of the manu
facturer and shipper at competing points to
look after their interests by harmony or ac
tion, and by paying a. competent man to
look alter their interests. Some such ac
tion is imperative, and we cannot too
stiongly recommend the advisability of the
Pittsburg shipper doing likewise, aud at
once.
A comparison of the tariffs prepared by
the railway men show s concerted action on
their part, and we now come to some few of
the ' acts aud flumes" patheied from tbis
source. The map of the Pennsylvania sys
tem of railroads shows Pittsburg to be half
way betnoen Xew York and Chicago. Of the
total distance (155 miles to New York and
168 to Chicago) ol 923 miles, the rates are:
1 2 3 1 5 16
Xew York to Chicago... 75 65 50 35 30 25
PitUburg to Chicago 121371271 20 171 J5
.New York to PllUburg. 13 39 30 21 18 15
Why Pittsburg should bo charged lor
more than one-half the rate, we leave our
railroad agents to answer. This, too, in
view of the fact that the rates from
I 2 3 4 5 I 6
New York to Buffalo 39 23 2S '.3 16 13
Buffalo to Chicago 121 371 27.1 20 17,1l 15
The lact that the distance from Pittsbnrg
to Chicago is 1C8 uules against 510 miles
Buffalo to Clika.ro should in our opinion
give Pittsburg some advantage.
Figures on Freight Discrimination.
"We notice also that the rates from New
York, Buffalo, Erie, Cleveland and Youngs
town to Mllnaukeo are made on the same
basis as the rates from Buffalo to Chicago,
while from Pittsburg to Milwaukee the
rates are higher, as follows:
1112 3 1 5 6
Pittsburg to Chicago 1421 371 271 2C 171 15
PlUsburgtoMUaukce..llS1 12,1 311 23 19,1 17
lucreabcase. ... ( b 5 4 2 2 2
We will, however, close by giving one
other illustration, as tlmo forbids our giving
all or a email part of such as come to our
notice. That is:
-1
2 3 lit e
Buffalo to Grand Kaplils. 11 X Cfi.1 19)17 111
Pittsburg to GrMKaplda. KM &h s 20171 15
The distance being 515 from Buffalo and
162 from Pittsburg to Grand Itapids.
The committee discussed its report to the
Chamber of Commerce on Monday next.
The members declined to give any definite
information, but it was understood that the
committee will suggest that pointed queries
be sent to the freight agents of the railroads
in this city, asking tor information on the
subject of discrimination.
Just Now 'of the Utmost Importance,
And It Is Something That All Will
Appreciate.
Because It Is aa Honest and Outspoken
Opinion.
"Rheumatism and neuralgia are perfeetly
curable," remarked one ot our most emi
nent physicians, in conversation -with the
writer. "The only thing necessary is to use
the right romedy and use it persistently."
"But what is the right remedy, doctor?"
"Well, although a physician in practloe. I
must say that the best all round medicine
for rheumatism and neuralgia that is the
remedy which will effect the most cures is
the discovery of Dr. Greene, known and sold
in every drugstore as Dr. Greene's Nervura
blood and nerve remedy.
"I have cured many cases with It," con
tinued the doctor, "and call to mind several
re mat table restorations which have come
under my direct observation, notably tbat
of Mr. William Guckemus, of 62 Starkstreet,
Utica. XI. His was a terrible case. Why,
he could hardly move in his bed, had ter
rible pains In bis hip and back. His food
would not digest, but would bloat him up
very much. lie used Dr. Greene's Nervura
blood and nerve romedy and is now a per
lectly well man. Air. Guckemus is a very
well known man in utica, in fact, has been
'foreman in the turning shop for 21 years, and
consequently everybody knows him and his
wonderful cure.
"And there was that remarkable enre of
Mr. Michael Ciowloy," added tho dootor,
"who lesldes in Xew York City, at 7 Lalght
street, lie had rheumatism so bad that he
could not walk, indeed, could not cat nr
sleet). Nothing seemed to relieve him until
ho procured Dr, Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy, and now he is a perfectly
well man. He declares that this remedy
saved his life and that it is the most wonder,
ful medicine in the world.
"A talented lady of my acquaintance, also,
Mrs. J. T. Cummings, of 130J Lorain street,
Cleveland, Ohio, told mo that she suffered
fearfully with pain in her right side for four
months. She was extremely nervous in ad
dition and could not sleep nights. She le
celved no reliet whatever until she used Dr.
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy,
and now through the curativo effects of
this medicine, the pain has left her entirely
and she is well again.
"It certainly does cure rheumatism and
neuralgia," wound up the doctor, "and I
could go on Indefinitely describing case
after case among my patients where it has
given almost instant relief and soon effected
nerlect cures. I pronounce It the great
remedy for piins and aches, and I pre
scribe and use it freely because I know it
to be a purely vegetable and harmless med
icine. "No, we physicians do not class It among
patent medicines, because, as you must re
member, it is the prescription of one of our
best known and most successful doctors,
the specialist in nervous and chronic dis
eases, Dr. Gieene, of 35 West ll'.li St. New
York. Tho doctor, in lact, endorses and
recommends his valuable remedy in Just
such cases as those above stated and he
can be consulted by anyone free of charge
by calling at his office or writing.'" s
Said
One black crow unto, his
mate, "These Hooks with Humps
are simply great." And they all
flapped their wings and cried :
"See that
hump?"
Trtde-M.-k reg. Apr. 19, '$.
The De Long Patent Hook and Eye
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TSTIEREN
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STATISTICS SHOW
That over three-qnartor.
of the children attending
school sutler li om various
natural and acquired de
lects of eeslght whioh
should demand intelli
gent and speedy atten
tion. Scholars having eye
strain are extended an
invitation to have their
sight examined compet
ently, free of expense, on
Saturday mornings at our
establishment. oc29-m
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. NEW ADVERTISEMENT! r
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NEW ADVEBlIdESIENTS.
ZOELLBB'S
BLACK GIN,
A POSITIVE CURE FOR ALL
KIDNEY TROUBLES.
All prominent druggists are selling Black Gin,
and guarantee the same to help in all cases, as no
bottle yet sold has failed to do just what has been
claimed for it. Vfo ask you to give it a trial for
all cases of
Gravel, Chronic Catarrh of the Bladder,
Chronic Rheumatism, Dropsy. Backache,
Bright' Disease, Diabetes, and
Female Complaints.
Every Bottle Guaranteed. Price, $ LOO per bottle
or six bottles for $5.00. Be sure and get the genu
ine, for sale by all Druggists.
WM. F. ZOELLER, Sole Prop'r.
-PITTSBURGH. PA.
OC30-TT8
PURITYOFWH
SKIES
Nerve
Tonic
Blood
Builder,
MMTm,
Mmw
.Bk rm iac&- ersir
SllSsiv
SOe.
per box.
0 far S3.50.
F
Bend fin
(descriptive
pamphlet.
Br. WILLIAHS
MEDICINE CO.,
Schenectady, N.Y.
lluJ-7f-4
When whiskies are prescribed or
used they should be strictly pure in
every particular. They should be
aged naturally, not by artificial pro
cess. Their bouquet should be the
result ot natural influences, and not
of- flavoring essences; their action
should be exact, gently stimulating
and tonic, and not variable and ex
citing. All whiskies offered by us
are the purest that can be obtained.
Our own brand, Old Export, is
now a pronounced favorite where
ever known.
Put up in Quarts. Price $z, or
Six for $$.
Orders by mail solicited. Goods
shipped C. O. D. to all points.
KggEMANNS
Jos. Fleming & Son,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
413 Market Street Cor. Diamond,
PITTSBIJEG, VA.
nOl3-TTSSU
MANHOOD
I will send (seated)
FREE the recipe
that made a man of
ciire Varicocele. Lost Vicor and all results of Indis
cretions or excesses. Address with stamp, WM.
BCTLES, Sox i. in, Marshall, Mich.
JAS. M'NEIL & BR0.,
BOILEES, ria.TE AND SHEETIRON
WORK.
PATENT EHEET-IUON AMIEALINQ
BOXES.
With an lncreasetl capacity and hydraulle
machinery, we are prepared to fnrnish all
work in our line cheaper and better than oy
the old methods. Repairing and general
machine work. Twenty-ninth street and
Allegheny Valley Railioad lelG-bd-ixa
CASH WINS AT LAIRD'S
ONLY 99 CENTS.
$2.18 AND $2.90.
BALS, LACE OR CONGRESS.
Tips or Plain Toes,
All Solid Leather,
Seamless Vamps,
Soles Sewed,
Splendid Style,
All Sizes.
Every pair warranted.
- 1,200 pairs at 99a
THIS WEEK ONLY.
$3 AND $4.
W. ffl. LAIRD,
433-435 !-46-4o8-4io
Wood Street 'Market Street
noSOrrssu
BLUOHER, SALS OR CONGRESS.
The Finest Shoes
Ever Produced at the Price.
$2.18 and $2.90.
They compare with regular
$3 3-5 and $4 goods
being sold all round.
THIS WEEK ONLY.
j0r IHa
W. M. LAIRD,
JOBBER AND RETAILER.
Mall Order Solicited.
QLUCRER, BALS OR CONGRESS.
Finest French Calf,
Genuine Kangaroo,
Best Patent Leather.
Genuine Cork Soles,
English Grain Shoes.
Double Soles. Waterproof!
Our $3 and $4 goods com
pare with $5 shoes generally.
W. IYI. LAIRD,
433-435 I 406-408-410
Wood Stre et Market Street
The Finest
OT-
...taCfi...
T
SUITS
The Finest
-or-
uauHnn
OVERCOATS
"CC-
Fine Beavers, worth $12 to $25 OUR PRICE $9 TO $20
j Nobby Meltons, worth $13 to $45 OUR PRICE $10 TO $35
Chinchillas, blue ani black, worth $8 to $30. OUR PRICE $6 TO $25
Mr. A. B. West wisnes to inform his
friends that he is with Messis. George W.
Jliggs & Co., corner Sixth avenue and Smith
Held street, where he will be pleased to see
them, having at his disposal a very elegant
line ofjewchy and art goods.
Cold Weather Goods.
Ear muffs from... 5c to 38c a pair
Fascinators trom 25c to $171
Children's worsted hoods 50c
Ladles' worsted hoods 75c, $1 00 and tl -5
Ciishmero mufflers From35e to$l 50
Mlk mufflers From 50c to $5 50
Lined Mil cloves From 1 oo to $2 00
Knr top kid giovra Froinfl 00 to$J 00
Heavy baiege veiling From 250 to 80s
Worsted wilstlets..., ..20c
bilk wristlets 50o
Cnlldren's cashmere mitts. .From 12WotoS5e
Ladies' cashineie mitts From 12c to 50c
Ladles' silk mitts From $1 00 to $1 00
Ladies' Inter underwear from.. .25c to $2 00
Children's winter underwear
From 25c to $1 50
Gentlemen's winter underwear
From 50c to $5 00
Fleisumax & Co ,
DOi, 506 and 508 Market street.
D Witt's Little Early Risers. Best pill
for biliousness, sick headache, malaria.
Fob Tor, Ladies! 10 cases ladies' rubber
booti of the verr finest quality; usually sold
for $2 25. Only $1 25 per pair.
KACrsiAxxs' Shoe DErAnTMEST.
rittsburg & Lake Lrie R. R.
Throe hours and thirty-five minutes to
Cleveland. Eight houis and twenty minutes
to Buffalo.
A BrctXAR ELr.cTKrrir.il! 10a cases or men's
Imitation sandal rubber overshoes, regular
75c goods, at sue per pair.
Katpkaxss' Shoe DurABTMEST.
Fok Tor, Ladies! 10 cases ladies' rubber
boots or tbe very 3ncst quality; usually sold
for 2 25. Only $1 25 per pair.
KAurVAXxs' Shoe DEPAmxEHT.
Pianos, Pianos, Organs, Organs.
aicllor Hocne,77 Fifth Avenue.
The most durable and reliable. Tbe
best for the money. Largest lino of
instruments in the city. Easy pay
ments. Send for circulars..
OVERCOATS
Handsome Kerseys, worth $15 to $40 OUR PRICE $12 TO $33
Casslmeres and Cheviots, worth $10 to $30
...OUR PRICE $7.50 TO $22
CHOICEST FOREIGN
..and..
DOMESTIC FABRICS.
Ma' Jn
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THE PEOPLE ARE
WITH -US BECAUSE
WE ARE WITH THE
PEOPLE : : : i :
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MEN'S FINE SUITS.
STYLISHLY MADE,
ELEGANTLY
TRIMMED.
n
You don't have to en
case yourself in armor
if you wish to retire
without buying : : :
Fancy Cassimeres, worth S7.50 to $25 OTTR PRICE $5 to $18.
Fancy Cheviots, worth 15 to S30 ....OUR PRICE $10 to $22.
Black Worsteds, worth $15 to 30 OUR PRICE 10 to $22.
Black Cheviots, worth 8 to 30 OUR PRICE $6 to $24.
Imported Scotches and Worsteds, )
Worth 18 to S30 j OUR PRICE $14 to $22.
We guarantee these garments to be perfect in fit, reliable in make, trim and finish. Our competitors (?) may com-
pete wim us on paper,' put tney are lar oenina wnen it comes to a matter ot comparison-ot the goods onered.
if teJ i b ffi a r w- I w v cm v K-df
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&& Iff- jjtjL gx i afV it il t&& Lrtt
120$ KzJr k IS Ja S &g 1 If
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SALE AsALE
TO-Dir ;Wy TO-DAY
MEN'S SH MEN'S
OVERCOATS Iff news
1 I j- W0RTH
JP $11 sw iions
WORTH
! SH ID SIS
THIS BEATS ALL RECORDS.
2,300 Men's first-class Chinchilla Overcoats
and full-length
Storm Ulsters,
also heavy Chev
iot and Melton
Overcoats, in
different colors,.
worth from $13'
to 15, will be.
offered to-day at
only
The man. in need of an Overcoat who misses this chance
cannot be cognizant of his own interests.
nKoSk Vfeljft "hT A "cp. e
WalwBrB gB M3 I I EmMi V IS
TO-DAY
A larger stock
than the com
bined showings
of all other
Pittsburg
houses. This
may sound
strong, but it's
as true as truth
itself. We've
even surpassed
our own best
records of the
past and will
name lower
prices than ever J
before, lhe
man or boy in
need of a Winter fe-
on hand to-day.
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TafKMSfaME
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OPENING SALE
WINTER CAPS.
Alaska Seal
Caps, Oregon
Seal Caps,
Plush Caps,
Astrakhan
Caps,
Eiderdown
Caps,
Velour Caps,
ChinchillaCaps
Scotch Caps,
Velvet Caps,
Corduroy Caps
at 24c, 39c, 49c,
75c, 89c, 98c
and up to $10.
A3ii9
XL.
Boys' Caps,
I9c to $4.
TIE TI GREAT FAVORITES.
THE MODJESKA.
Another shipment of this nobby
and popular Derby will be ready for
sale to-day. Over 7,000 of this style
have already been sold this season,
and still the demand continues unabated.
Wees, $2, $3 ml $4
The
PRNCEO
F
WALES
This, the latest idea of a soft hat,
introduced to the world of fashion by
His Royal Highness, is now on sale
at our store. It can be had in golden
brown, pearl, mauve, seal and black;
quality superfine.
Prices, $2, $3 nil $4.
UHMANtf
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