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Readers are asked to report all, cases of books marked or inuti- lated. Do npt defa«e books by marks and writing, olin Cornell University Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924030124493 PROCEEDINGS CIRCULARS 1;'/!!;} II liraiiM rrrr 11 ^ 1882. NEW YORK: EUSSELL BROTHERS, PRINTERS, 17, 19, 81, 23 ROSE STREET. 1883. GENERAL INDEX OP Proceedings of the Joint Executive Committee, 18 8 2. CIRCULARS. Section No. SUBJECT. Page .... No. 305, January 1 3. — Minutes of Conference between Messrs. Blanch- ard and Hayden, January 12, 1882. Proceedings of Sub- Executive Committee, January 13, 1882 1 .... No. 306, January 20. — Request for vote on restoration of Eastbound rates to tariff of June 15, 1 881 i .... No. 307, January 20. — Restoration of Eastbound and advance in West- bound rates 4 .... No. 308, January 21. — Eastbound rates, laljing effect January 23, 1882 5 .... No. 309, January 26. — Division of rates on Westbound freight to Missouri River points 6 . No. 310, February 1.— Restoration of Passenger rates — Eastbound and Westbound 6 No. 310J, February 2. — Round trip tickets 1 .... No. 31 1, February 2. — Resignation of Board of Arbitration 1 .... No. 312, February 7. — Rates to Missouri River points 8 No. 313, February 11. — Rates from Atlantic cities to Nashville and Memphis 9 No. 314, February 13. — Extracts from Proceedings of Trunk Line Executive Committee, January 19 to February 10, 1882. . . 10 No. 315, February 13. — Call for meeting of the Joint Executive Com- mittee, March 1, 1882 13 .... No, 316, February 18. — Change in Westbound Classification 14 IV PROCEEDINGS, MARCH i, 2 AND 3. Section SUBJECT. No. Paoe List of roads represented 1'? Address by the Chairman 19 132. Division of traffic 20 133. Adoption of general rules for the conduct of the business of the Joint Executive Committee 22 134. Additional points at vrhich division of trafiSc shall be made 25 135. Eeport of the St. Louis Committee — 25 136. Report of the Detroit Committee 26 137. Report of the Classification Committee 26 138. Advance in Eastbound rates 29 139. Abrogation of contracts on Eastbound freight 30 140. Report of General Passenger Agents regarding the division of pas- senger traffic 30 141. Abrogation of contracts and Advance in Eastbound rates 31 142. Revision of contracts and settlement of drawbacks 32 143. Report of the committee on additional points at which traffic should be divided 32 144. Division of Live Stock traffic , 32 145. Reports of Committees on division of traffic 33 CIRCULARS. No. 317, March 4. — Request for vote upon the resolutions passed at meeting of the Joint Executive Committee, March 1, 2 and 3, 1882 35 No. 3 1 8, March 4. — Proposed division of passenger earnings of the Western roads 36 No. 319, March 2. — Advance in Eastbound rates, taking effect March 13, 1882 38 No. 320, March 25. — Revision of contracts and settlement of draw- backs 41 No. 321, March 25. — Notice that traffic upon which established rates are not maintained will not be received from connecting roads 42 No. 322, March 27. — Proposed plan for division of passenger traffic between roads in the territory west of western termini of the Trunk Lines and east of Mississippi River 42 No. 323, March 30. — -Highwines, whiskey, etc., billed at less than actual weight 45 No. 324, March 31. — Advance in Live Stock and Dressed Beef rates. . 46 No. 325, April 3. — Evening of Live Stock balances 46 No. 326, April 5. — Postponement of advance of Live Stock and Dressed Beef rates, and call for meeting to be held April 12, 1882. 48 Section SCBJKCT. No. PiQE .... No. a27, AprU 1. — Rebate on Highwines, etc., applies to car load shipments only 49 No. 328, April 8.— Addition to Westbound Classification 4? No. 329, April 13. — Request for vote on the adoption of the Report of the Classiflcation Committee 51 No. 330, April 13. — Advance in Live Slock and Dressed Beef rates, taking effect April 17, 1882, and actual weight to be charged on shipments of Live Stock and Dreased Beef 53 No. 331, April 13.— Evening of Live Stock balances 54 No. 332, April 13. — Proceedings of the Trunk Line Executive Com- mittee, April 12 and 13, 1882 56 No. 333, April 14. — Proceedings of the Indianapolis Committee, April 14,1882 59 No. 334, April 15 — Proceedings of the Detroit Committee, April 15, 1882 60 No. 335, April 15. — Proceedings of the Chicago Committee, April 13, 14 and 15, 1882 62 No. 336, April 15. — Proceedings of the Cincinnati Committee, April 14, 1882 64 No. 337, April 19. — Proceedings of the Trunk Line Executive Com- mittee, April 19, 1882 , 65 No. 338, April 20. — Adoption of revised Classification. . . 67 No. 339, April 28.— Change in Westbound Classification 67 No. 340, April 28. — Proceedings of the Chicago Committee, April 25, 26 and 27, 1882 68 No. 341, April 28. — Proceedings of the Detroit Committee, April 25 and 28, 1882 69 No. 342, April 28. — Proceedings of the Joint Executive Committee (Passenger Department), April 26 and 27, 1882 72 No. 343, May 1. — Call for meeting of the Joint Executive Committee, May 11, 1882 76 No. 344, May 1. — Rates on Tobacco 76 No. 345, May 2.— Rates on Cotton 78 No. 346, May 12. — Additional points in New England open to Boston rates on Eastbound freight 81 No. 347, May 12. — Change in Tobacco rates 81 No. 348, May 13. — Call for meeting of the Joint Executive Committee (Passenger Department), May 24, 1882 82 No. 349, May 13. — Settlement of rebate vouchers 82 No. 350, May 15. — Addition to Westbound Classification 84 No. 351, May 15. — Proceedings of the Joint Executive Committee (Passenger Department), May 11 and 1 2, 1 882 84 No. 352, May 26. — Proceedings of the Joint Executive Committee (Passenger Department), May 24, 25 and 26, 1882 90 No, 353, June 1. — Appointment of Board of Arbitration, and method pf presentation and procedure before the same. 94 Tl Section SUBJECT. No. Page .... No. 354, June 3.- — Agreement for Division of Passenger Baruings of Western roads. Differential fares 95 No. 355, June 5. — Appointments on Classification Committee SI No. 356, June 12. — Additional points in New England open to Boston rates on Eastbound freight 98 No. 357, June 15. — Rate on Highwines 98 No. 358, June 17. — Call upon the members to strictly carry out the agreement of March 2, 1882 99 No. 359, June 17. — Directions in regard to billing Live Stock and set- tlement of evener charges 100 No. 360, June 19. — Drayage, switching charges, etc., at Western points. 101 No. 361, June 20. — Advance in Westbound rates 102 No. 362, June 20. — Inspection of seed shipments 102 No. 363, June 22.— Maintenance of Tariffs 103 No. 364, June 22. — Addition to Westbound Classification 104 No. 365, June 24. — Appointment of Board of Arbitration, and method of presentation and procedure before the same 104 No. 366, June 24. — Eeadjustment of Tobacco rates 105 No. 36T, June 24. — Adjustment of differential fares 106 No. 868, June 26. — Rales to Missouri River points 108 No. 369, June 26. — Additional points in New England open to Boston rates on Bastbound freight 109 No. 370, June 28. — Rates from Atlantic cities to Nashville and Mem- phis 109 No. 371, June 29. — Shipments of Highwines, etc., transported in bond Ill No. 372, June 30. — Rates on Sugar, Molasses and Syrup to Missouri River points Ill No. 373, July 1. — Request for vote on the adoption of the Report of the Classification Committee 112 No. 374, July 1. — Uniform terminal charges on Grain at the Atlantic seaboard cities 117 No 375, July 8. — Rates to Bast Mississippi River points on Texas business 117 No. 376, July 12. — Additional point in New England open to Boston rates on Eastbound freiglit Hg No. 377, July 13. — Establishment and Maintenance of Cotton rates. . . 118 No. 378, July 14. — Tariff rates not to be guaranteed for more than ten days 124 No. 379, July 15.— Call for Meeting of the Joint Executive Committee. 125 No. 380, July 19. — Division of Cotton rate east of Cincinnati 126 No. 381, July 20. — Rates on Tobacco j27 No. 382, July 24. — Seaboard Elevator charges on export Grain for- warded on through Bills of Lading 12$ No. 383, July 25. — Rates to Missouri River points 1 29 No. 384, July 25, — Change in Westbound Classification 130 vu PROCEEDINGS, JULY 26 AND 27. Section SUBJECT. No. Page List of roads represented 133 Address of the Chairman 135 146. Measures for the strict maintenance of rates 141 147 . Agreement not to pay commissions 142 148. Assignment of subjects to Committees 142 149. Rates west from Buffalo 143 150. Report of the Chicago Committee 143 151. Report of the St. Louis Committee 144 152. Report of the Cincinnati Committee 145 153. Report of Committee on Rates from points beyond the Ohio River. . . 145 1 54. Report of the Peoria Committee 146 155. Advance in gross rate on Cattle 147 156. Division of rail-and-water rates 147 157. Shipment on through bills of lading not to be consigned to care of par- ties at intermediate points 147 158. Report of Classification Committee 148 159. Rates on Covington Live Stock 148 160. Appointment of N. Guilford as Assistant to the Commissioner 148 PROCEEDINGS (PASSENGER DEPART- MENT), JULY 28 AND 29. List of roads represented 151 Address of Chairman 152 1. Appointment of Committee to determine percentages 155 2. Statement of Earnings 156 3. When Contract is to take efEect 156 4. DifEerential fares 156 5. Commissions 157 6. Agreement to prevent reduction of Eastbound fares from St. Louis. . . 158 7. Agreement to prevent reduction of Eastbound fares from Chicago 159 8. Establishment of percentages and adoption of differential fares 159 CIRCULARS. No. 385, July 27. — Advance in gross rate on Cattle 161 jfo. 386, July 31. — Difference between gross and net rate on Cattle.. 161 No. 387, August 1.— Rates from points in Kentucky via Evansville. . 162 No. 388, August 1 . — Instructions for billing Live Stock which is not consigned to actual destination 163 No. 389 August 4. — Notice to connecting roads of action of Joint Ex- ecutive Committee, July 26, 1882 164 No. 390, August 7.— Freight for St. Louis to be billed to East St. Louis only 165 Till Section SUBJECT. No. . P-4^oE No. 391, August 11. — Rates from Cincmuati on Eastbound traffic from points south of the Ohio River 165 No. 392, August 12. — Request for vote on the adoption of the resolu- tion passed by the Cotton Committee, August 4, 1882 166 No. 393, August 12. — Call for meeting of Joint Executive Committee (Passenger Department), August 22, 1882 167 No. 394, August 14.— Withdrawal of notice that South Framingham is open to Boston rates on Eastbound freight 168 No. 395, August 15. — Request for vote on withdrawal of Soliciting or Line Agents from Texas 169 No. 396, August 15. — Rates from points in Southern Indiana and Illi- nois 169 No. 397, August 18. — Agreement to maintain established passenger fares from St. Louis eastward, and from Cincinnati to the West, Southwest and Northwest 171 PROCEEDINGS (PASSENGER DEPARTMENT), AUGUST 22 TO 26. List of roads represented. . . .'. 175 Address of Chairman .i 176 1. Differential fares to apply to routes only upon which they have been established • 177 2. Statistical information to be furnished the Commissioner 177 3. Division of earnings 177 CIRCULARS. No. 398, August 26. — DifEerential passenger fares 177 No. 399, August 28. — Withdrawal of Soliciting and Line agents from Texas 181 No. 400, August 29. — Additional point in New England open to Bos- ton rates on Eastbound freight 181 .... No. 401, September 4. — Addition to Westbound Classification 182 .... No. 402, September 5. — Rates on Cotton 182 No. 403, September 6. — Proceedings of Standing Committee, Septem- ber 5 and 6, 1882 184 . . . No. 404, September 20. — Rates from Cincinnati on Eastbound traffic from points south of the Ohio River 190 .... No. 405, September 21. — Rates on Texas Cotton 190 No. 406, September 25. — Additions to Westbound Classification I9i .... No. 407, September 25. — Claims for loss on Sugar shipments 191 .... No. 408, September 25. — Postponement of meeting of Joint Executive Committee (Passenger Department), from October 3 to Oc- tober 10, 1882 , 192 No. 409, September 26. — Request for vote on the adoption of the Re- port of the Classification Committee 192 IX Sbotion subject. No. Paoe . — No. 410, September 27. — Proceedinga of the Standing Committee, Sep- tember 21, 1882 197 No. 411, September 28. — Proceedmgs at a Conference between the Standing Committee and representatives of Western roads, September 28, 1882 198 — . No. 412, October 4. — Differentials upon Westbound business from New Torl£ via the New London route , 200 PROCEEDINGS (PASSENGER DEPARTMENT), OCTOBER 10 TO 12. List of roads represented 205 Increase of fares over routes upon which outside agents may combine to break up the agreement 206 Non-acceptance of orders issued by steamship and other agents 207 Differential fares between intermediate points 207 Adoption of continuous train passage tickets from differential fare points to differential fare points 207 Basis for unlimited ticket fares between differential fare points 207 Relations with companies uot members of the Joint Executive Com- mittee 208 CIRCULARS. No. 413, October 12.^Rules for issuing through bills of lading on ex- port traffic via New York and Boston 209 No. 414, October 13. — Change in and addition to Westbound Classifica- tion 210 No. 415, October 13. — Rates on Lumber and Tenth Class, taking effect November 1, 1882 210 No. 416, October 16. — Addition to Westbound Cla.ssiflcation 211 No. 417, October 20. — Advance in Westbound rates 211 No. 418, October 20. — Proceedings of Standing Committee, October 18, 1882 212 No. 419, October 25. — Adoption of revised Classification 214 No. 420, October 25. — Rates to Missouri River points 214 No. 421, October 27. — Rates to Nashville and Memphis 215 No. 422, November 1. — Proceedings of Standing Committee, Novem- ber 1, 1832 216 No. 423, November 4. — Call for meeting of the Joint Executive Com- mittee , 219 No. 424, November 10. — Minimum weight per car on Base Bullion, etc. 220 No. 425, November 13. — Rules regarding the storage and delivery of Flour at New York 220 No. 426, November 13. — Charges and rebates on Live Stock shipments 222 No. 427, November 13. — Call for meeting of the Joint Executive Com- mittee (Passenger Department) 222 PROCEEDINGS, NOVEMBER 15 AND 16. Section SCBJBCT. No. Page List of roads represented 225 Address of the Chairman 227 161. Adjustment of tariffs from Western cities to interior points 230 162. Action of Standing Committee regarding rates from Southern to East- ern points 230 163. Report of the St. Louis Committee 231 164. Report of the Cincinnati Committee 231 166. Report of the Indianapolis Committee 232 166. Rates from Western competing points to interior points 232 167. Through rates and divisions of rates from interior Western points. . . . 232 168. Division of through rates with common connections 233 169. Report of the Peoria Committee 233 1 70. Report of Classification Committee , 234 171. Advance in Eastbound rates 234 172. Time contracts on shipments of stone from Western to Eastern points. 235 173. Cotton Seed products exempted from advance in rates, taking effect December 1, 1882 235 CIRCULARS. .... No. 428, November 16. — Advance in Eastbound rates, taking effect December 1, 1882 237 .... No. 429, November 17. — Proceedings of the Trunk line Executive Committee and Chicago Committee, November 14 and 17, 1882 238 No. 430, November 17. — Proceedings of the St. Louis Committee, No- vember 16, 1882 . , 242 No. 431, November 17. — Proceedings of the Cincinnati Committee, November 17, 1882 243 .... No. 432, November 22. — Proceedings of the Standing Committee, November 22, 1882 247 PROCEEDINGS (PASSENGER DEPART- MENT), NOVEMBER 21 TO 25. Proceedings, November 21 : List of roads represented 251 1. Establishment of differential fares over C. & 0. R.R .2bi 2. Continuous train tickets from St. Louis to Eastern differential fare point via L. & N. and L., E. & St. L, Railroads 253 3. Tickets of Chesapeake & Ohio R'y issue, from Washington to Chicago via Cincinnati 254 XI Section SUBJECT. No. Pase Proceedings Fotbmbbe 22 to 25 : List of roads represented 254 Object of Meeting 265 1. Withdrawal of Commissions paid io San Franciso to outside parties. . 255 2. Appointment of Local Committees at Cincianati, St. Louia and Cliicago. 256 3. Increase of Emigrant or third class fares from the Pacific coast, so as to yield the lines East of St. Louis and Chicago regular sec- ond class fares 256 4. Commissions alleged to be paid in St. Louis by the I., B. & W. R.R. contrary to agreement , 251 5. Differential fares between intermediate points 257 6. Beport from C. & 0. R. R. with regard to the acceptance of differential fares 251 7. Report from L., B. & St. L. R.R. with regard to differential fares and the adoption of continuous train tickets 258 8. Readjustment of differential fares and division of business between differential fare points 258 9. Request by the L. E. & W. R.R. ihat the Trunk Lines reconsider their action in discontinuing the sale of through tickets to Fre- mont and Sandusky, Ohio 259 10. Request that differential fares be established between differential fare points and intermediate points, or that commissions may be paid on tickets from differential fare points to intermedi- ate points, until differential fares to intermediate points are established 259 PROCEEDINGS (PASSENGER DEPARTMENT), DECEMBER 5 TO 9- List of roads represented 263 Object of meeting 263 1. Correction of differential fares between St. Louis and Philadelphia, over the C. & 0. R.R 264 2. Adjustment of differential fares and division of traffic between differ- ential fare points 264 3. Request of I., B. & W. and L. E. & W. R.R.'a for differential fares at the re-establishment of commissions from differential fare points to intermediate points 264 4. Differential fares over the N. T., C. & St. L. R.R 266 5. Division of trafSc between differential fare points 266 6. Plan for settlement of balances arising from the division of passenger trafSc 266 1. Modification of the contract for division of passenger earnings, agreed upon between Western roads on May 24, 1882 261 8.' Advertising differential fares 267 9. Differential fares, Chicago to New York, via Michigan Central, Canada Southern, and New Tork, Lake Erie & Western R.R.'s 268 xu CIRCULARS. Section SUBJECT. No. Paoe No. 435, December 9. — Table of Revised and Additional Differential Fares, adopted at Meetings of Joint Executive Committee, in New York, August 22 to December 9, 1882, and in ef- fect from December 9, 1882 269 .... No. 433, November 29. — Basis for rates to points on Ohio River, be- tween Pomeroy and fronton, inclusive. 271 .... No. 434, December 6. — Addition to Westbound Classification 271 No. 436, December 13. — Rates on Tobacco 272 .... No. 437, December 18. — Request for vote on adoption of the Report of the Classification Committee 273 .... No. 438, December 18. — Basis of Westbound rates to sundry Western points 277 .... No. 439, December 20. — Proceedings of Standing Committee, Decem- ber 20, 1882 278 No. 440, December 27. — Basis of Westbound rates to sundry points on N. T., C. & St. L. Railway 280 .... No. 441, December 29. — Addition to Westbound Classification 280 .... No. 442, December 30. — Eaatbound rales from Joliet, Seneca, etc 281 APPENDIX, following Page 281. Report of Messrs. Thurman, Wasliburne and Cooley, constituting an Advisory Commission on Differential Rates by Railroads, between the West and the Seaboard. INDEX OF SUBJECTS. FUEiaHT. Page Addresses bt the Chairman 19, 135, 227 Additional Points in New England open to Boston Rates on Bast- bound Freight 81, 98, 109, 118, 168, ISl Admission of Members — Buffalo, New York and Philadelpliia 230 Louisville, New Albany and Chicago 230 Advisory Commission — Appointment of 11 Agencies in Tezas — Suggestion that each Trunk Line have a representative in Texas to fur- nish foreign rates 188 Withdrawal of soliciting and line agents from Texas 169, 181 agreement op march 2, 1882 22 Allowance of Constrfotivb Mileage to Connecting Lines 188 Appointment — N. Guilford as Assistant to Commissioner 148 Arbitration. Adoption of principle 11 Appointment of Arbitrator 94, 104 Method of presentation and procedure before Board of 94, 104 Principle of, to be recognized in settlement of differences between mem- bers of the Joint Executive Committee 24 Resignation of Board of f Submission to Arbitrator in re Live Stock Division at St. Louis 242 Trunk Line Executive Committee to report a plan for reorganization of Board of, and to recommend the names of persons who shall con- stitute the same 24 Bullion, Base, etc. — Minimum weight perV^r load 196, 220 California Traffic — Division east of Cairo, on Bastbound and Westbound 189, 198 Division east of Cairo and Memphis, on Bastbound 198 XIV Pass OharsbS — Commercia) Express and tJ. S. Mail Lines with cutting rates on Tobacco from Louisville 57 Brie Lines with cutting rates on Tobacco 66 U. S. Mail Line with cutting rates on Tobacco from Owensboro 103 Classification — Bastbound — Action of Committee regarding allowance for shrinkage on Green Hides 52,67 Action of Committee regarding transportation of Flax Seed in bulk. . . .52, 67 Action of Committee regarding Broom Handles and Woodenware 196 Additions to 27, 51, U2, 193, 273 Adoption of report of Committee 26, 67, 148, 215 Appointments on Committee 97, 194 Appointment of sub-committees 196, 277 Changes in 27, 52, 113, 194, 273 Communications to Classification Committee laid over 52, 116, 196, 276 Dates on which regular meetings of the Committee are to be held 116 Erasures from. 27, 52, 113, 195, 276 Minimum weight per oar load on shipments of Base Bullion, etc 196, 220 Of Apples, in bbls 234 Of Export Staves 29 Of Highwines, L. C. L 116 Recommendations of Committee regarding rates on Dressed Hogs 29 Report of Committee 26, 51, 112, 193, 234, 273 Request for vote on the adoption of the report of the Committee, 51, 112, 192, 273 Rule 17 274 Seventh Class Committee 26, 196, 276 Classificatiok of Traffic in Division of Dead ^FREIGHT at Cincinnati, 246 Classification — Westbound — Additions to 49, 84, 104, 182, 191, 210, 211, 271, 280 Changes in 14^ 67, 130, 210 Commissions — Agreement not to pay ;^42 Committees — Canadian Classification 1^2 Chicago 25, 31, 33, 62, 68, 142, 14.% 238 Cincinnati.... 25, 31, 33, 64, 142, 145, 231, 243 Classification 26, 61, 97, 112, 148, 193, 234, 273 Cleveland 25 Cotton 78,145,166, 182,187 Detroit 26, 60, 69 Indiauapolis 25, 31, 34, 59, 232 Louisville 3j 3^ On additional points at which divisions of traffic shall be made 25, 32 On rates from points south of the Ohio River 142 145 XV Page Committees — Continued. On rates from Southern Indiana and Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee, 146, 169, 184 On rates from Western competing points to interior points 232 On through rates and divisions from interior Western points 232 Peoria 25, 31, 34, 142, 146, 233 Standing 184, 197, 198, 212, 216, 247, 278 St- Louis 25, 31, 33, 142, 144, 231 Tobacco 105, 127, 272 Toledo ■ 25 Trunk Line Executive 10, 56, 65, 238 Trunk Line Sub-Executive 3 Constructive Mileage — Allowauee of, to connecting lines 188 Ooxteacts — Abrogation of, on Bastbound freight 30, 31 No contracts to be made that will interfere with the ten day rule 124 On Cotton from Memphis to Utica and Whitesboro, N. Y 198 On Highwines and Lumber 31 On Stone from western to eastern points 235, 247 On Tobacco 66 Revision of 32 41 Time contracts not to be made 24 To be reported to the Commissioner 4, 32, 82 Vouchers for drawbacks, etc., not to be paid until approved by the Com- missioner 23, 32,41 82 Cotton — After May 15, Trunk Lines will not pass Cotton shipments that do not allow them their full proportion of tariff rates 79 Appointments on Cotton- Committee 145 Division of Cotton rates east of Cincinnati 126 Establishment and maintenance of Cotton rates from Memphis 118 McLeod's guaranty that no portion of boats' pro. on Cotton forwarded via C, H. & D. R.R. should be paid shippers, etc 187 Negotiations with outside lines to be made through office o£ the Chair- man 146 Rates on 66, 78, 144, 145, 182, 187, 190, 218 Rates on, from New Orleans and Mobile 218 Rates on, from stations on the M. &. 0. and C, St. L. & N. 0. U'ys 187 Rates on, from Texas and Arkansas, ma B. Hannibal and Cairo 144 Rates on, from Vicksburg, Jackson and Hickory, Miss 218 Rates on Texas Cotton 190 Request for vote upon resolution passed by the Cotton Committee, Aug. 4, 1882, regarding prorating rail-and-water through rates 166 Season contract on Cotton from Memphis to Utica and Whitesboro, N.Y. 198 Withdrawal of prorating arrangements on Cotton from New Orleans and Mobile 197 Withdrawal of prorating arrangements on Cotton from Texas points . . . 197 XVI Paoe Detroit — • Basis for division of traffic at 61, 71 Committee 26, 60, 69 Division of all other traffic except from Detroit proper and Chicago 61, Tl Division of Dead Freight at 23, 26, 61, 69 Division of Live Stock at 23, 26, 71 Division of Michigan Central R.R. traffic between the three Canada roads 61, 70 Division of traffic between the three Canada roads 61, 69, 70 Notice of withdrawal from Division at '. 71 Q'raffic from Detroit proper defined 70 Traffic to be included by the L. S. & M. S. Ry., in Division at 61, 70 Differentials — On Westbound business from New York via the New London route 200 Division of Traffic — Additional points at which a division of traffic shall be made 25, 32 At initial points 20, 2 2 Monthly money settlements to be made 23 Of Dead Freight at Chicago 22, 25, 33, 48, 62, 68, 239 Of Dead Freight at Cincinnati 23, 25, 33, 48, 64, 244, 245, 246 or Dead Freight at Cleveland 23, 25 Of Dead Freight at Detroit 23, 26, 61, 69 Of Dead Freight at Indianapolis 23, 25, 48, 60 Of Dead Freight at Peoria 23, 25, 48 Of Dead Freight at St. Louis 22, 25, 48, 243 Of Dead Freight at Toledo 23, 25 Of Bastbound Dead Freight traffic of the Trunk Lines 12, 65 Of Eastbound traffic between the three Canada roads 61, 69, 70 Of Live Stock 21,32 Of Live Stock and Dressed Beef traffic between the Trunk Lines. . .12, 57, 66 Of Live Stock at Boston and New England 59 Of Live Stock at Chicago 22, 33, 48, 62, 68, 239 Of Live Stock at Cincinnati 23, 38, 48, 64, 244 Of Live Stock at Detroit 23, 26, 71 Of Live Stock at Indianapolis 23, 48, 59 Of Live Stock at Peoria 23, 48 Of Live Stock at St. Louis 22, 26, 48, 242 Of Westbound traffic from New York, Boston and New England, Phila- delphia and Baltimore ] 2 Of Westbound tonnage of the Trunk Lines between the Chicago roads. . 144 Temporary division of Westbound traffic from New York 12 Dressed Beef — Advance in rates on 46, 53 58 No allowance for icing 53, 58 Postponement of advance 48 Proposition to include Dressed Beef in Live Stock Division at Chi- cago 239, 241 XTll Dressed Bv^ey— Continued. ^^™ ^^^^^on 5, 38,46, 48, 53, 58 Kelative rates on Dressed Beef and Live Stock 241 To charge for actual w.eight on shipments of 53 sg Eastbodnd Rates — Adjustment of tariffs from Western cities to interior points 230, 232 Advance in 5^ 29, 31, 38, 234,237 Agents at junction points to closely examine way-billing 141 All delay or damage by detention of freight not billed in accordance with established tariflfs to be at the risk and expense of initial billing road, 141 Application for special rates on exhibits of JSTational Exposition of Rail- way Appliances 219 Commencing December 21, Trunk Lines to exact their full proportion of tariflf rates 278 Cotton-seed products exempt from advauce of December 1 235 Division of rail-and-water rates via Cincinnati 147 Division of through rates with common connections 233 East St. Louis rates to be made from east bank of Miss. River on freight originating at local points on C, B. & Q., 0. & A. or Wabash Rys., east of Mo. River I44 East St. Louis rates to be charged from Alton Junction, Springfield, Cha- pin, Ashland and Beardstowii 144 East St. Louis rates to continue in force from East Mississippi River points 144 From Carmi, Ind 186 Prom Cincinnati on traffic from points south of the Ohio River 165, 190 From Cincinnati to intermediate points , . 231 From Eldorado, 111 185 From East St. Louis to interior points 231 From Indianapolis to interior points , 232 From Joliet, Seneca, etc 239, 281 From local Western points by roads having no direct access thereto. . . . 218 From Mt. Carmel, 111 185 From Mt. Vernon. Ill 185 From Nashville, Tenn , ] 85 From Peoria to interior points 233 From Princeton, Ind 185 Prom points in Kentucky, via Bvunsville 162 Prom points in Southern Indiana and Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee, 146, 169, 170, 184 From points not on Eastbound percentage table 212 From points south of the Ohio River 213, 230 From Wabash, Gray villa and Browns, 111 185 From Western competing points to interior points 232 Initial roads to be held responsible for the maintenance of rates by agents of fast freight lines working over said roads 141 Line agents not permitted to vary from tariflf by authority of any officer of any road in the line 23, 141 XVlll Pasb Bastboxind Rates — Continued. Maintenance of 23, 103, 141 Notice that traffic lipon which established tariffs are not maintained, will not be received from connecting roads : 23, 42 Notice to connecting roads of action of Joint Executive Comrailtee, July 2«, 1882 ^ 6* On business received from canal at Chicago 240 On Cattle 5, 38, 46, 53, 141, 161 On Cotton 66, 78, 118, 144, 145, 182, 187, 190, 218 On Cotton-seed meal and oil from Jackson, Tenn 185 On Cotton-seed meal from Memphis, Tenn 186, 197 On Cotton-seed oil from Memphis, Tenn 186 On Cotton-seed oil and meal from Little Rock, Ark 1 84 On Dressed Beef 5, 38, 46, 48, 53, 58 On Dressed Hogs 29, 38 On Export Staves 217 On Grain and Flour from East St. Louis to interior points 231 On Grain, Spar and Forest products from landings on the Ohio River, be- tween Louisville and Cairo 1 86, 200 On Horses and Mules 5, 38, 46, 53 On Horses and Mules to Boston 58 OnHighwines 5, 31, 39, 98 On Live Hogs 5, 29, 38, 46, 53, 237 On Live Hogs to Boston 237 On Live Stock 5, 29, 38, 46, 48, 53, 58, 147, 161 On Lumber 31, 38, 210 On Lumber from Memphis 186 On Sheep 5, 38, 46, 53, 58, 147, 161 On Sheep to Boston < . . 58 On shipments to Halifax, N. S., on inland Bills of Lading to Boston 217 On Tobacco 5, 66, 76, 81, 103, 105, 127, 163, 272 On 1st class 5, 38, 237 On 2d class 5, 38, 237 On 3d class 5, 38, 237 On 4th class 5, 38, 237 On 5th class 5, 38, 237 On 6t,h class 5, 38, 237 On 7tn class 5, 29, 31, 38, 234, 237 On 8th class 6, 29, 31, 38, 234, 237 On 9tli class 5, 29, 38, 237 On lOlh class 5, 38, 210, 237 Prorating arrangements to be discontinued with roads not members of the Joint Executive Committee, which do not maintain established rates, 141 Rates not to be guaranteed for more than ten days 124 Restoration of j Shipments on through bills of lading not to be consigned to care of par- ties at intermediate points 147 XIX Paqe Eastdound Rates — Continued. The {toneral freight agents of roads upon which traffic originates to he held responsible for tlie strict maintenance of rates 23 Through rates and divisions from interior western points 232 To Montreal 143 Elkvatou Charges at Atlantic Ports ; 117, 128 KvENiKG Balances — Due from C, H. & D. R.R. prior to its reorganization 245 Due to M. & C. R.R. in Dead Freight Division at Cincinnati 245 In Live Stock Division at Cincinnati 244 E.XPOHT Traffic — Agents not to quote ocean rates not received from steamship lines, nor contract for room in advance 217 Method of making through rates on 247 Rules for issuing through bills of lading via New York and Boston 209 Fictitious Billing by Western Lines — Any officer of a road on the Joint Executive Committee, who shall allow or be a party to any fictitious billing shall be expelled 230 Grain shipments from Grecncastle, Ind., via L., N. A. & C. R.R. billed and prorated as from Louisville 188 Wheat shipments from non-prorating points on the Kentucky River, billed by IT. S. Mail Line as from Madison, Ind 1S8 Through shipments from St. Louis to the seaboard billed locally to Chi- cago, Toledo, Cleveland, etc 189, 199 HiGHWiNES, Etc. — Billed at less than actual weight *5 No C3r load shipments to be at less weight than the agreed minimum ... 45 Railroad companies not to act as sureties on bonds of shippers HI Rates on 5, 31, 39, 98 Rebates on, apphes to car load shipments only ^^ Rebate on ,• ^l^ *^ Trunk Lines to weigh shipments at destination *S Joint Agents — At all points where traffic is divided, Joint Agents to be appointed 23, 54 Line Agents and Soliciting Agents to be under the control of 23 Live Stock shippers to conform to directions of 21 54 Joliet, Seneca, etc. — Agreement regarding Eastbound traffic from 239, 281 Lite Stock— Actual weight to be charged on 53, 58 Advance in gross rate on Cattle *6> ^*i ^ ^^ Advance in rates on 21, 33, 46, 53, 58, 147, 161 Basis for making rates on Cattle, etc Billing of 47,54,58,100,162,163 Charges and rebates on ^^^ Difference between gross and net rates on 21, 32, 47, 147, 161, 163 XX Paob Lite Stock — Continued. Divisions of Live Stock traffic, 12, 21, 22, 23, 26, 32, 33, 48, 5T, 59, 62, 64, 66, 68, 11, 239, 242, 244 Evening of balances 46, 54 Instructions for billing Live Stock whicli is not consigned to actual des- tination 163 Postponement of advance in rates on 48 Kates on Cattle 5, 38, 46, 53, 141, 161 Rates on Covington Live Stock ; 148 Rates on Horses and Mules 5, 38, 46, 53 Rates on Horses and Mules to Boston 58 Rates on Live Hogs 5, 29, 38, 46, 53, 237 Rates on Live Hogs to Boston 23T Rates on Sheep 5, 38, 46, 53, 58, 141, 161 Rates on Sheep to Boston 58 Rates on Live Stock to Bufifalo and Pittsburgh 53 Relative rates on Live Stock and Dressed Beef 241 Settlement of evener charges 21, 47, 54, 100 Shippers to conform to directions of Joint Agent 21, 54 Stock yard agents to furnish billing agents duplicate scale tickets 57 Lumber — Basis of Lumber rates, from March 13, 1882 31, 38 Basis of Lumber rates, from November 1, 1882 210 Rates on Lumber from Memphis 186 Missouri Rivek Points — Division of rates to 6 Rates and divisions via all East Mississippi River points same as via E. St. Louis on business to 129 Rates to 6, 8, 108, 111, 129, 214 Rates on Sugar, Molasses and Syrup to 108, 111, 129, 215 Meetings — Calls for 13, 125, 219 Nashville and Memphis — Rates to 9, 109, 215 Rates to, via Evansville 10 no Proceedings — Chicago Committee, April 13, 14 and 15 62 Chicago Committee, April 25, 26 and 27 68 Chicago Committee and Trunk Line Executive Committee, November 14 and 17. 238 Cincinnati Committee, April 14 64 Cincinnati Committee, November 17 243 Conference between Messrs. Blanchard and Hayden, January 12 1 Detroit Committee, April 15 60 Detroit Committee, April 25 and 28 69 Indianapolis Committee, April 14 59 Joint Executive Committee, March 1, 2 and 3 15 XXI Pagb Proceedings — Ooniinued. Joint Executive Committee, July 26 and 21 131 Joint Executive Committee, November 15 and 16 223 Standing Committee, September 5 and 6 184 Standing Committee, September 27 19t Standing Committee and representatives of Western roads, September 28, 198 Standing Committee, October 18 212 Standing Committee, November 1 216 Standing Committee, November 22 241 Standing Committee, December 20 278 St. Louis Committee, November 16 242 J'runk Line Executive Committee, extracts from proceedings, January 19 to February 10 10 Trunk Line Executive Committee, April 12 and 13 56 Trunk Line Executive Committee, April 19 65 Trunk Line Executive Committee and Chicago Committee, November 14 and 11 238 Trunk Line Sub-Executive Committee, -January 13 3 Rebates and Drawbacks — Not to be paid until approved by Commissioner; ......... 23, 32, 41, 83 On Highwines 31, 49 On Highwines, applies to car load shipments only 49 On Live Stock 47, 54, 100, 222 Resolutions of March 2, Regarding Conduct of Business— Adoption of 22 Call upon members to strictly carry out 99 Request of vote upon 35 Resolutions of July 26, Regarding Measures for the Strict Mainten- ance of Rates 141, 146 Rules for issuing Through Bills op Lading on Export Traffic via New York and Boston 209 Seed Shipments, Inspection of 102 Storage — Rules regarding storage and delivery of Flour at New York .• .220, 247 Sugar, Molasses and Syrup — Claims for loss on sugar shipments 191 Rates on 102, 108, 110, HI, 129, 211, 215, 216 Rates on, to Missouri River points 108, 111, 129, 215 Rates on, to Nashville and Memphis 110, 216 Terminal Charges on Grain at the Atlantic Seaboard Cities 117, 128 Tobacco — Change in rates on Tobacco from Owensboro and Henderson 81 Differentials allowed Chesapeake & Ohio R.R. oh Tobacco shipments. . . 128 Maintenance of tariff on Rates east of Bvansville on Kentucky Tobacco 146, 170 XXll Page TOB A COO — Continued. Rates on 5, 66, T6, 81, 103, 105, 127, 163, 212 Eeadjuatmont of rates on 105 Report that E. & T. H. R.R. and other linos were not maintaining rates on, 99 Tbansper and Switohins Charges, Etc. — At Chicago .' 143, 144 At Cincinnati 145, 165, 189, 190 At Peoria 146 Expense of transferring diverted freight at St. Louis 242 On diverted freight at Cincinnati 246 Settlement of additional expense incurred in diverting traffic 212 Trunlf Lines vf ill not participate in the payment of any charges at West- ern points for 101 Westbound Rates — Advance in ; 4, 102, 211 Application for special rates on exhibits of National Exposition of Rail- way Appliances • 279 Basis for rates to points on Ohio River between Pomoroy and Ironton, inclusive 211 Basis for rates to sundry points on N. Y., C. & St. L. Ry 280 Basis for rates to sundry western points 277 No rate to any point west of Trunk Line western termini to be less than the Cleveland rate 102 On Paving Stone 102, 21 1 On shipments to Texas points, the rates to Mississippi River points only to be inserted in bills of lading 279 On Sugar, Molasses and Syrup 102, 108, 110, 111, 129, 211, 215, 216 On Sugar, Molasses and Syrup to Missouri River points. . .108, 111, 129, 215 On Sugar, Molasses and Syrup to Nashville and Memphis 110, 216 Reduction of. 1, 2, 3 To Mississippi River points on Texas traffic 117 To Missouri River points 6, 8, 108, 111, 129, 214 To Nashville and Memphis 9, 109, 215 West from Buffalo 143 Westbound Freight for St. Louis to be billed to East St. Louis ONLY 165 Withdrawal of Solicitino and Line Agents from Texas 169, 181 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. p»A.ssE]sraER. Page ADDRESSEa BY THE CHAIRMAN 19, 85, 152, 176, 206, 255, 263 Addition to 2d Sec, Article 7, " That Each Line Shall Hate a Right TO Maintain its Standing as a Through Passengeu Route." 87 Addition to Article 9. " Commissions " 87 Adoption or Continuous Train Tickets Between Differential Pare Points 207 Advance of Emigrant Fares 13 Adtbrtising Differential Pares 178 267 Agreements — For division of gross passenger earnings of Western roads 73, 95 Of April 27, 1882. Change of Article 8 92 To maintain established fares from St. Louis and Cincianati 171 To prevent reduction of eastbound fares from St. Louis 158 To prevent reduction of eastbound fares from Chicago , . 159 Upon the relative adjustment of emigrant fares from Philadelphia iind Baltimore to common points 13 "With the C. &. 0. R.R., under which the Penna. and B. & 0. K. Rds., withdraw tickets Washington to Chicago via Cincinnati 254 Application of L. E. & W. R.R. for Differential Pares to Interior Points Bast of Buffalo 265 Appointment of Committees — At difEerential fare points 178, 256 To determine percentages 155 To negotiate for a Secretary 93 To prepare form of continuous train tickets 207, 208 Arbitration — Adoption of principle of 11 Appointment of Arbitrator 94, 104 Method of presentation and procedure before Board of 94, 104 Principle of, to be recognized in settlement of differences between mem- bers of Joint Executive Committee 24 XXiV Paob Trunk Line Executive Committee to report a plan for reorganization of Board of, and to recommend names of persons who shall constitute the same 24 Basis for Fares from and to New England Points 7 Basis for Unlimited Fares between Differential Fare Points 207 Calls for Meetings of the Joint Executive Committee, 13, 76, 82, 89, 125, 167 Changes in Contract recommended by Committee of General Passen- ger Agents 86 Commissions — Addition to Art. 9 of Contract regarding 87 Alleged to be paid by I., B. & W. R.R. in St. Louis 257 Conditions under which Commissions may or may not be paid at difEeren- ential fare points and intermediate points ,. 178 Prom Texas and Missouri Biver points, equalization of 157 On emigrant tickets or orders issued by Steamship Companies and Book- ing Agents .' 13 Paid to outside parties in San Francisco, witlidrawal of 255, 256 Payment of, to be confined to points west of the Mississippi River. 168 Recommendation that agreement of April 27, 1882, regarding, be adhered to 86 Report of Committee recommending discontinuance of 88 Request of 1., B. & W. R.R. that Commissions may be paid from differen- tial fare points to intermediate points until differential fares between such points are established 259 Committees — Appointment of, at differential fare points 256 Appointment of, to determine percentages 155 Appointment of, to prepare form of continuous train ticket ,. . . .207, 208 Appointment of, to report details essential to carrying out contract 86 Appointment of, to negotiate for a Secretary 93 Recommendation of, that agreement of April 27, 1882, regarding com- missions, be adhered to 8G Report of, details necessary to carrying out contract 86 Report of, recommending discontinuance of commissions 88 To be constituted at differential fare points 178 Companies not Members of the Joint Executive Committee, Relations WITH ; 208 Continuous Train Tickets — , Adoption of 207 From St. Louis, by L., E. & St. L. R.R 253 258 Contract, Execution op 92 Differential Fames — Adjustment of 106, 156, 157, 264 Advertising ItS, 267 Agreement to make, by routes 15g XXV Page Argument of C. &; 0. R.R., claim for 252 Between Boston, Albany, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, "Wash- ington and Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chicago, Louisville and Nashville, in eflfeot Sept. 1, 1882 .... i^i? Between differential fare points and intermediate points, request for. 259, 264 Between intermediate points 207, 257 Between St. Louis and Philadelphia, correction of 264 Call for meeting to consider question of 125 Call for meeting to take final action with reference to 161 Chicago to New York via M. C, C. S. and N. Y., L. B. & "W. Rds., change of 207,268 Claim of N. Y., L. E. & W. R.R., for 93 Conditions under which, were awarded the C & 0. R.R 252 Establishment of 167 Establishment of, to New York, Buffalo and Cleveland over I., B. & W. and L. E. & W. and L & St. L. Rds 265 Not to be used for basing purposes 178 Over the N. Y., C. k St. L. R.R 266 Over the C. & 0. R.R., establishment of 251, 253 Readjustment of 258 Report of C. & 0. R.R., acceptance of 257 Report of L., E. & St. L. R.R., acceptance of 258 Request of I., B. & W. R. R. that differential fares be established between differential fare points and intermediate points 259 Routes upon which outside agents may combine, increase of over 206 Shall be named and offered to passengers by the sellitjg lines 178 Statistical information regarding, to be furnished the Commissioner 177 Tables of 179, 269 To apply only by routes over which established 177 To be used for basing purposes 157 To interior points east of Buffalo, application of L. E. & W. R.R 265 Division of Passenger Bakninos Between the Western Roads — Agreement for '^' ^° Appointment of Committee to consider and report details essential in carrying out contract for ^6 Appointment of Committee to determine percentages for 155 Basis for 36, 37 Between differential fare points 258, 264, 266 Call for meeting to complete agreement for 125, 168 Change of Article 8, agreement of April 27, 1882, for 92 Date that division shall take effect 37, 86, 156 Each line allowed to earn its share, based generally upon year 1881, under agreement for °' Execution of contract for ^2 Modification of contract for 267 Organization for carrying out the agreement for 93 Proposed plan for 36, 42 XXVI Page Plan for settlement of balances arising from 266 Proposed modification of agreement for 259 Recommendation that a division be made 24 Recommendation for meeting to consummate arrangements for 63 Report of Chairman, abstract of replies regarding contract for 73 Report of Committee of General Passenger Agents regarding 30, 36, 86 Request for vote upon the resolutions passed at meeting, March 1, 2 and 3,1882 35 Roads willing to enter agreement for, regardless of action of other roads '^ Roads willing to co-operate but not prepared to enter into contract for " Roads which signed agreement for ■ • "^S Shall take effect as of May 1, 1882 '. . . 86 Statement of passenger earnings for years 1879, 1880 and 1881 to be submitted, subject to division. 37 Territory to be embraced in 36 Vote taken to ascertain which roada were ready to execute agreement for 91 Division of Passenger Earnings between the Trunk Lines — Plans to be formulated for 12 To be made based generally on the year 1 880 12 Division of Passenger P]arnings between Differential Fare Points — Consideration of plan for 258 Plan for settlement of balances arising from the 266 Recommendations by the Chairman for 264, 266 Emigrant Pares — Advance of '. 13 Agreement upon relative adjustment from Philadelphia and Baltimore . . 13 From the Pacific Coast, advance of 256 Establishment of Differential Fares oyer the C. & 0. R.R 251 Equalization of Commissions from Texas and Missouri River Points 16T Equalization of Facilities by withdrawal of Through Cars between Common Points 93, 96 Execution of Contract for Division of Passenger Earnings between Western Roads 92 Increase of Differential Fares — Chicago to New York via M. C, C. S. and N. Y., L. E. & W. R. Rds 201 Over routes upon which outside agents may combine 206 Increase of Emigrant or third class fares from the Pacific Coast 256 Non-acceptance of orders issued bt Steamship and other agents 207 Orders issued by Steamship and other agents, non-acceptance op 20Y xxvu Paqe Passenger Fares — Eastbound and 'WestbouQd, restoration of 6 Plan for settlement or balances arising from division of passenger earnings 266 Postponement of meeting op Joint Executive Committee, from Oct. 3 to Oct. 10, 1882 192 Proceedings of Joint Executive Committee — Of March 1 to 3, 1882 15 Of April 26 and 27, 1882 72 Of May 11 and 12, 1882 84 Of May 24 to 26, 1882 90 Of July 28 and 29, 1882 149 Of August 22 to 26, 1882 173 Of October 10 to 12, 1882.. 203 Of November 21 to 25, 1882 249, 254 Of December 5 to 9, 1882 261 Protection against Action op Outside Lines 95, 208 Kelations with Companies not Members op the Joint Executive Com- mittee 208 Eepokts — From C. & 0. E.B., acceptance of differential fares 257 From L., E. & St. L. R.R., acceptance of differential fares 258 Of Chairman, regarding proposed agreement for division of passenger earnings 73 ■Requests that Differential Fares mat be established between Dif- ferential Fare Points and Intermediate Points, or that Com- missions MAY BE paid — From I., B. & W. R.R 259, 264 From L. E. & W. R.R 264 Bequest of L. E. & W. R.R. for Trunk Lines to reconsider action with- drawing TICKETS to Sandusky and Fremont 259 Restoration of Passenger Pares Eastbound and Westbound 6 Round Trip Tickets — Change of Art. 8, agreement of April 27, 1882, regarding " 92 To be issued or accepted between competitive points only by agreement. 7 .Statements of Passenger Earnings — Calls for 82, 89, 93, 156, 177 ■Statistical Information regarding Differential Fares to be furnished the Commissioner 177 Tables of Differential Fares 179, 269 XXVlll Page Tickets — Change of A.rt. 8, agreement of April 27, 1882, regarding round trip. ... 92 Round trip, to be issued or accepted between competitive points only by agreement T Unlimited Ticket Pares — Basis for 207 When Contract is to take effect 156 ■Withdrawal op Commissions paid to outside parties in San Francisco, 255 Withdrawal of Tickets, Washington to Chicago, via Cixcinnatt, by the Penna and B. & 0. Rds., under agreement with the 0. & 0. R.R.. ; 254 For your private information — not to be published. Circular No. 305. Issued January 13, 1882, Minutes of a Conference between Mr. Geo. E. Blanchard, V. P. N. Y., L. E. & W. R.E., and Mr. H. J. Hayden, Traf Mgr. N. Y. C. & H. E. E.E., held at the office pf the Commissioner, Thursday, January 12, 1882. There were also present : Mr. E. L. Crawford, G. E. Agt. N. Y. C. & H. E. E.E., and Mr. A. H. Ward, G. E. Agt. N. Y., L. E. & W. E.E. WESTBOUND TAKIFPS. The following telegram to Mr. Blanchard, shows the object of the conference : "New York, January 11, 1882. " Me. Geo. R. Blanchard, "Erie Office, New York City: " Since I saw you I have been looking further into the status of the West- bound business, which is in a terrible eondilion, and it will require prompt action on your and the New York Central's part to stop the present difficulties. I would like you and Mr. Hayden personally to see what can or ought to be done. Can you make an appointment at my office, at any hour, and I will then ask Mr. Hayden to come to meet you ? "(Signed,) ALBERT FINK." The parties named above met — the present situation was dis- cussed, and it was acknowledged by Messrs. Ward and Craw- ford that so many contracts had been made over their respec- tive roads, which would last until July 1, 1882, that it would be impossible to maintain the present tariff rates, and they recom- mended a reduction to 1st Class 30 cts. per 100 lbs. 2d " 25 " " " 3d " ;;.';;! '..'20 " " ^ J-NewYorktoOWcago. 4th " 15 " " " J The question arose whether it would be advisable to make an official reduction to these figures, and to stop further reduc- tions and contracts, or to allow the present state of affairs to continue. It was decided to call a meeting on Friday, and to invite rep- resentatives of the Pennsylvania and Baltimore & Ohio Rail- roads to be present, to decide what steps should be taken. Mr. Blanchard requested that in the meantime Mr. Hayden obtain authority from the Lake Shore, Michiga.n Central and C. C. C. & I. Eailroads to act for them in the premises, it being understood that the contracts had been made at the instance of these roads, in order to retain the business formerly received by them from the Erie Railroad, the contest being between those roads and the Erie, each party endeavoring to retain the business that was formerly transacted jointly by them. The present status of the Westbound pool was incidentally discussed, the Erie road claiming that the pool is still in exist- ence, and that they are entitled to their full percentage from Eastern cities. Mr. Hayden stated that he could not discuss that point, and that it would have to be made a subject for consideration in the final settlement of all the difficulties between the Trunk Lines. Both parties agreed that the present demoralization should be prevented from going further, and that the making of con- tracts should (cease, and that some agreed tariff should be jointly maintained. The conference then adjourned, witli tlie understanding that a meeting should be held at the office of the Commissioner, on Friday, January 13, 1882, at 3.30 p. m., in which the other Trunk Lines could be represented. Circular No. 305. — Toint HxecuUne Committee. (Oontinued.) Proceedings of Sub-Executive Committee at a meeting held at the office of the Commissioner, Friday, January 13, 1882. Present— B. J. Hatden Gen. Traf. Manager N. T. C. & H. R. R.R. Edward Foley Ass't Gen. Frt. Agt. . . . N. Y., L E. & W. R.R. R. L. Cbawpord Gen. Eastern Agt N. T. C. & H. R. R.R. A. H. Ward Gen. Eastern Agt N. Y., L. E. & W. R.R. John Whittakek Gen. Agent Pennsylvania R.R. A. C. Rose Gen. Agent Bait. & Ohio R.R. REDUCTION IN WESTBOUND BATES. The subject mentioned in the coaference of Thursdaj- was again fully discussed, Mr. Hayden being authorized to act for the Western roads. The following resolutions were offered : Resolved, That on and after Monday, January 16, 1882, the Tariff to the West be made on the basis of 1st Glass 30 cts. per 100 lbs. 1 ^ew York to Chicago. 2d " 25 " " " I [-Ne 3d " 20 " 4th " 16 " " " J And that the minimum rates to points this side shall be — 1st Class, 25 cts. ; 2d Class, 20 cts.; 3d Class, 16 cts.; 4th Class, 12 ots. Resolved, That, beginning with Saturday, January 14, 1882, the Trunk Lines, representing also their Western connections, agree to quote no less rates than those established as the Tariff taking effect January 16, and that no " time con- tracts " shall hereafter be made. Resolved, That the above Tariff shall not be published, but that it gives the rates which can be used for billing or inserting in bills of lading by such roads as choose to adopt them. The above resolutions were taken up and acted upon sepa- rately, with the following result : The vote on the first resolution stood : N. Y. Central— Yes ; N. Y., L. B. & W.— Yes. Pennsylvania, and Bait. «& Ohio— No. The Commissioner declared the resolution adopted, under the rule mating the lowest rate demanded by any road the tariff rate. ■ The second and third resolutions were unanimously adopted. ALBBET FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Commissioner. AssH Sedy. OlEOULAB InTO. 306. Issued January 20, 1882. BEQUEST FOIt VOTE ON RESTORATION OF EASTBOUND RATES TO TARIFF OF JUNE 15, 1881. It is proposed, bj' the Standing Committee, consisting of the representatives of the Trunk Lines, to restore Eastbound tariff of June 15, 1881, said restoration to take effect Monday, Jan- uary 28, 1882. Does your Company vote in favor of it ? Please reply as promptly as possible. ALBERT FINK, Commissioner. C. W. BULLEN, AssH Sec'y. Cteculae No. 307. Issued January 20, 1882. RESTORATION OF BAfiTBOUND AND ADVANCE IN WESTBOUND RATES. According to the rote of the Joint Executive Committee, taken upon the action of the Standing Committee, consisting of the representatives of the Trunk Lines, rates on Eastbound freight will be restored to the tariff of June 15, 1881 ; that is, on the basis of 20 cents per 100 lbs., on 8th class, Chicago to New York. On Westbound freight, rates will be advanced to the tariff oj August 6, 1881, viz. : Is^ class, 45 cts. ; 2(1 class, 32 cts. ; 3d class, 26 cts.; ith class, 19 cts. per 100 lbs., New York to Chicago. These rates will take effect on Monday, January 23, 1882. All "time contracts," or engagements made at less than the tariff rates named, and which cannot be filled by February 1 1882, must be immediately reported to this oftice; otherwise, after that date they will not be recognized by the Trunk Lines. ALBERT FINK, Chairman. C. W. BULLEN, AssH Se(Py. Circular No. 308. Issued January 21, 1882. EAiTEOCND RATES, TAKING EFfEOT JANUARY 23, 1882. In order th.at there ma^' be no misuuderstanding concerning the basis of Eastbound rates, adopted to take effect Monday, January 23, 1882, in accordance with the vote of the Joint Ex- ecutive Committee, as per Circular No. 307, the following tariff is issued : CHICAGO TO NEW TORE. . Cat- Horses, Class. 1. 'i. 3. : 4. 5. 6. ">■ 8. 9. 10. Live Hogs. tle, (gross Dressed Beef. Sheep and cts. cts. cts. cts. cts.' cts. ris. cts. cts. cts. rate) Mules. Bates in .cts. cts. cts. cts. cents per 1 100 pounds. 1 00 85 70 60 50 1 45 25 20 30 35 25 35 40 60 On Live Hogst.o Boston, the rate is the same asto New York. Rates on 10th class are the same as the Lumber rates which took effect Nov. 1, 1881, as per Circular No. -!97. Hates on High wines. Whiskey, Alcohol and Domestic Spirits, car loads of 24,000 lbs. and over, $20 valuation, O. R. of leak- age, are on the basis of 40 cts. per 100 lbs., Chicago to New York. Rates on Unmanufactured Tobacco and Tobacco Stems, in hogsheads or cases, are given in Circular No. 300. Rates from Chicago and other points east of St. Louis, not mentioned, will be based upon the rate of 41i cts. per 100 lbs.. East St. Louis to New York. ALBERT PINK, Chairman. C. W. BULLBN, AssH Sedy. OlRCULAB No. 309. Issued January 26, 1882. DITISION OF RATES ON WESTBOUND FREIGHT TO MISSOURI RIVIBB POINTS. In view of the fact that the rates to the Mississippi River will be variable from now until July 1, 1882, on freight from Atlantic cities destined to Missouri River Points, a pro visionary agreement has been made with the roads west of Chicago, to take effect imrnediatel3^, according to which, on all freight destined to the Missouri River and points west thereof (not in- cluding California freight), carried via Chicago, the rates cur- rent from time to .time to the Mississippi River will be pro- rated by the lines in the South- Western Railway Association, allowing from Chicago to the Mississippi River on freight from Boston, New York, and Philadelphia twenty per cent, of the total rate to the Mississippi River, and from Baltimore tiventy- three per cent. ; that this proportion of the rate to the Missis- sippi River, plus the local rates of the South- Western Rail- way Association and the Colorado Traffic Association from the Mississippi River to the Missouri River, or to jjoints west thereof, will be the total rate between Chicago and those points, on business originating at the seaboard cities. The local rates from the Mississippi River to the Missouri River above referred to (Council Bluffs included) are : C Isl Class. 3d Class. 3d Class. 4th Class. Special Class. 65 cts. . . 50 cts. . , 35 cts. .. 25 cts. ALBERT .. 20 cts. FINK, Oommissioner. '. W. BULLEN, AssH Sec'y. CiRC 310. ULAE No. Issued February 1, 1882. RESTORATION OF PASSENUER HATES— EASTEOUND AND WESTBOUND. At a meeting of the Trunk Line Executive Committee, acting as a Standing Committee of the Joint Executive Committee held at the Commissioner's office this day, it was — Resolved, That the first and second class passenger rates, both Bast and West- bound, shall be restored to the following basis on February 6, 1882: Chicago and New York, limited, $20; unlimited, $23.25, except by the Pennsylvania and Baltimore & Ohio, which shall be $26.50. Second class by all lines, %\1. The New England rates to be made on the basis of $22, limited from Chicago to Boston, via all routes crossingtbe Hudson River north of New York City. New England rates through New York City shall be made by adding to the New York rates as above, ihe local rates east of New York by the route of the ticket, together with '15 cents transfer, in all cases. ALBERT FINK, Commissioner. C. W. BXJLLEN, Ass't Sedy. Circular No. 310|. Supplement to Circular No. 310. Issued February 2, 1882. ROUND-TRIP TICKETS. The following resolution was passed at the meeting of the Trunk Line Executive Committee, held February 1, 1882, viz. : Resolved, That no competitive round-trip tickets, or orders for tickets having the effect of round-trip tickets, be issued by the Trunk Lines, or accepted from connecting lines, unless with the prior joint approval of all the general passenger aeents of the railroads parties hereto. ^ ALBERT PINK, Gommissio')ier. C. W BULLBN, AssH Sec'y. Circular No. 311. Issued February 2, 1882. KEPIGNATTf>N OF BOARD OF ARBITRATION. The Board of Arbitration, who were elected in June last, have tendered their resignations, to take effect February 1, 1882. This action was prompted by the desire of the Board to leave the companies represented on the Joint Executive Committee 8 free to make such changes in the organization of the Committee, or in the methods of transacting business hereafter, as they may consider expedient, without reference to the former organ- ization. In this view of the case, the Standing Committee have ac- cepted the resignations. ALBEET FINK, Ohairman. O. W. BULLEN, AssH Sedy. ClKOULAK No. 312. Issued February 7, 1882. RATES TO MISSOURI RIVER POINTS. By agreement with the South- Western Eailway Association, and for the purpose of simplifying the conduct of the West- bound freight traffic, commencing Wednesday, February 8, 1882 (and not to extend beyond July 1, 1882), the following .arbitraries will be charged from Chicago, East St. Louis, and other Mississippi Eiver points, to Missouri Eiver points, on all business originating at the seaboard and destined to Kansas City, Leavenworth, Atchison or St. Joseph and beyond (except to California), also to Council Bluffs on business, to points in Colorado or on the Denver & Eio Grande Eailway : To Missouri River Points. ' From Chicago East Burlington . Quincy East Keels uk. . . East Hannibal . . East Louisiana. . East St. Louia. . Alton lat Class. 3d Class. 8d Class. 11 cts. 54 cts. 38 cts. 65 cts. 50 cts. • 35 cts. 4th Class. 28 cts. 25 cts. As a temporary arrangement, rot to last beyond July 1, 1882, the rates from Atlantic seaboard points to other Mississippi River points as above named, will be made the same as to East St. Louis. ALBERT PI^STK. Commissioner. C. W. BULLBN, AssH Sec'y. The divisions given below are shoion for your private information, and are not to be made public. Circular No. 313. Issued February 11, 1882. RATEB ffROM ATLANTIC CITIEB TO NA8HVILLE AND MEMPHIS. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company having given notice that they would charge the arbitraries south of Louis- ville named below, until further notice, the following rates to Nashville and Memphis will be made, as per agreement with the Va., Tenn. and Ga. Air Line. Rates to Nashville, Tenn. 1st Class. 3d Class. 3d Class. 4tli Class. 5th Class. Special. From New York via Louisville. To L. and N. R.R. Depot, 53c. 30c. 39c. 25c. 33c. 20c. 25o. 12c. 31c. Prom L. and N. R.R. Depot, to Nashville, Tenn Total rate New York to 83c. 64c. 53c. via EVANSVILLE. To Evanaville, Ind 6Jc. 33c. 36c. 28c. 30o. 23c. 22c. 15c. From ■ " "to Nash- Total rate New York to 84c. 64c. 53c. 50c. 37c. 34c. via Va., Tenn. and Ga. Air 75c. 58c. 36c. 10 Rates to Memphis, Tbnn. Ist Class. 2d Class. 3d Class. 4tli Class. 6tli Special. Clats. ' ' From New York via LO01SVILLE. To L. and N. R.R. Depot, Louisville, Ky 53c. lie. 39c. 41c, 330. 32c. 25c. 20c, From L. and N. R.R. Depot, to Memphis, Tenn Total rate New York to Memphis, Tenn 1.00 80c. 65c. 45o, via Etansville. To Evansville, Ind Prom " " to Mem- phis, Tenn 510. 50c. 36c. 44c. 30c. 35c. 22c. 230. Total rate New York to Memphis, Tenn via Va., Tenn. and Ga. Air Line 1.01 80c. 650. 45c. 92c. 740. 6I0. 430. 41c. The usual differences from other seaboard cities. The difference of 1 cent per 100 pouuds on Ist class, against the route via Evansville, will be absorbed by the P. D. and E. R.R., making the through rate the same via Louisville or Evans- ville. ALBEET FINK, 0. W. BuLLEN, Commissioner. AssH SeS< >'<■ ,'/• ClECULAE No. 337. PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRUNK LINE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AT A MEETING HELD AT THE OEFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER, ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1882. Present : W. K. Tandbrbilt Second Vice President N. Y. Cen. & H. R. R.R. G. R. Blanchard Vice President N. Y., L. E. & W. R.R. A. J. Cassatt First Vice President Pennsylvania R.R. Fraxk Haehiott Gen. Frt. Agent .Baltimore & Ohio R.R. H. J. Hatden Gen. Traffic Manager N. Y. Cen. & H. R. R.R. 0. B. Mbeker Gen. Pass. Ag;ent " " " " R. C. Vilas Gen. Frt. Agent N. Y., L. E. & "W. R.R. Jno. N. Abbott Gen. Pass. Agent " " '' J. R. Wood Gen. Pass. Agent Pennsylvania R.R. C. K. Lord Gen. Pass. Agent Baltimore & Ohio R.R. ALBEET FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Commissioner. SecreMri/. I AGREEMENT FOR DIVISION OF EA3TB0UND DEAD FREIGHT TRAFFIC. The Commissioner stated that he had been advised by Mr. Hickson, that, owing to legal considerations, the Grand Trunk Ey. Co. was unable to agree to open a credit in favor of the Commissioner as part of the Contrjict for the Division of Eastbound Dead Freight traffic, but that the Grand Trunt would aovee to honor the drafts of the Commissioner. Mr. Hickson had forwarded a new Agreement, embracing the modifications desired, which had been already executed bj the Grand Trunk Ey. Co. The modified Agreement was then submitted to the meet- ing, and agreed to, and signed by Messrs. Yanderbilt, Blan- chard and Cassatt, and is to be forwarded to Mr. Eobert Garrett for execution by the Baltimore ct Ohio R.R. Co. II.— AGREEMENT FOR TUE DIVISION OF LIVE STOCK AHD DRESSED BEEF TRAFFIC. The perfected Agreement for the Division of Live Stock and Dressed Beef traffic was then considered, and signed by Messrs. Vanderbilt, Blanchard and Cassatt, and will be for- warded to Messrs. Hickson and Garrett for execution for their respective companies. -RATES ON COTTON. In order to prevent further demoralization of the rates on Cotton, it was decided that, after consultation with the Cotton Committee, the rates should be fixed at the highest figure that could be made in competition with New Orleans, and that notice should be given the Western roads, that on and after May 1st, the Trunk Lines would exact their full proportion of the established rate on Cotton shipments from all points. IV. — CHARGES THAT ERIE LINES WERE CUTTING RATES ON TOBACCO. In explanation of the charge that the Erie Lines were cut- ting rates on Tobacco, Mr. Blanchard stated that some time before any arrangement for the division of traffic had been made, he had made a contract upon Tobacco, after he had been shown evidence of similar offers being made by one of the other Trunk Lines ; but that the Erie did not wish the business, and would gladly divide it with the other roads. It was agreed that the tariff rate on Tobacco should be re- duced to meet the lowest contract rate. ALBEET FINK, C. W. BuLMiN, Chairman. Secretary. 67 ClBCULAE No. 338. Issued April 20, 1882. ADOPTION OP BEVISED CLASSIFICATION. The additions to, changes in and erasures from the " Offi- cial Classification of Eastbound Freight," as per Circular No. 329, April 13, 1882, have been adopted, and iiM talee effect April 24, 1882. The Committee recommended that the clause in the old Classification, that Flaxseed should not be carried in bulk, should be enforced. As objection is made by a number of roads to the enforce- ment of this clause, the matter has been again referred to the Classification Committee for further consideration; in the meantime that clause need not be enforced until final action is taken upon the subject. The Committee also desires that special attention be called to the fact that the five (5) per cent, allowance hitherto made for shrinkage of Green Hides was abrogated in the Classifica- tion which took effect March 13, and that no allowance can now be made. ALBEET FINK, C. W. Btjllen, Chairman. Ass't Secy. CiacuLAE No. 339. Issued April 28, 1882. CHANGE IN WESTBOUND CLASSIFICATION. The Eastern Trunk Lines have agreed to the following change in the Classification of Westbound Freight, to fake effect Friday, April 28, 1882 : The present Classification is — Changed to read— Potatoes, bbla 4 I Potatoes, Common, C. L 4 I Potatoes, Common , L. C. L S ALBEET FINK, C. W. Btjllen, Commissioner. Ass't Sedy. 68 ClECULAR- No. 340. Present PltOCEEDINGS OF CHICAGO COMMITTEE, AT MEETING HELD AT THE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER, NEW TORK, APRIL 25, 26 AND 37, 1882. H. B. Ledyabd, . Jno. Newell, . . , L. J. Seabgeant, Wm. Stewaet, . Feank Haeeiott, , W. P. Tayloe, . . W. H. Peeey, . . . G. B. Speiggs, . . G. H. Vaillant, . Jno. Poeteous, . . Geo. B. Eeete, . . T. B. Hawson, . . 0. W. BULLEN, Secretary. Gen'l Manager, Mich. Cent. E.E. Gen'l Manager, Lake Shore & M. S. Ey. Chic. & Gr'd Tr'k Ey. P., C. & St. L. Ey. Balto. & Ohio E.E. Canada Southern Ey. Vice-Pres't, . . Gen'l Frt. Agt., Gen'l Frt. Agt., Gen'l Manager, Gen'l Frt. Agt., Traffic Manager, Gt. West'n E'y of Can. Gen'l Frt. Agt., L. S. & M. S. Ey. Gen'l Frt. Agt., Grand Trunk Ey. Traffic Manager, C. & G T. Ey. Auditor, Grand Trunk Ey. ALBEET FINK, Oommissioner. 1. — AGREEMENT FOR DIVISION OP DEAD FREIGHT AND LIVE STOCK TRAFFIC EASTBOITND FROM CHICAGO. The Commissioner read draft of " Agreement for Division of Eastbound Dead Freight and Live Stock from Chicago," which was considered section by section, amended and ap- proved, and copies of said Agreement, as amended, are to be furnished to each party in interest for execution. II.— STATISTICS TO BE FURNISDED ET THE MICHIGAN CENTRAL, PITTS., CIN. A ST. LOUIS, AND THE GRAND TRUNK ROADS, FOR THE TEARS 1878 TO 1881, INCLUSIVE. It was agreed that Mr. Ledyard would furnish statistics for the four years from 1878 to 1881, inclusive, of all shipments made from Joliet, or passing through Joliet over the Joliet division ; that Mr. Stewart would furnish statistics for the same term of years, showing all business passing over the Pittsburg, Cincinnati & St. Louis Eailway from Washing- ton Heights, and passing through Washington Heights ; and that Mr. Seargeant would furmsh statistics showing all the business passing over the Grand Trunk Eailway, through Blue Island and from Blue Island, during the time that they have transacted business from that point, that is, from Jan- uary 1, 1882. On motion, the meeting adjourned. C. W. BULLEN, Secretary. ALBEET FINK, Chairman. Present : ClECULAH No. 3-il. PROCEEDINGS OP DETROIT COMMITTEE, AT A MEETING HELD AT THE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER, 346 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, APRIL 25 AHD 28, 1882. Traffic Manager, . General Manager, a it Traffic Manager, . Gen'l Frt. Agt, . L. J. Seaegeakt, H. B. Ledyabd, W. P. Tayloe, G. B. Speiggs, John Poetbous, . W. H. Peeey, . " " " . G. H. Vaillant, . " Geoege B. Reeve, Traffic Manager, . T. B. Hawson, . Auditor, . . . C. W. BuLLEN, Secreta7'y. H. 0. Blye, General Agent. Grand Trunk By. Michigan Central R.E. Canada Southern Ey. Gt. West'n Ey. of Can. Grand Trunk Ey. Canada Southern Ey. LakeShore&M. S.E.E. Chi. & Gd. Trunk Ey. Grand Trunk Ey. ALBEET FINK, Commissioner. FiEST Day, Tuesday, April 25, 1882. I. — AMENDMENT TB MEMORANDUM FOR ARRANGEMENT TOR DIVISION OP TRAFFIC BETWEEN THE THREE CANADA ROADS. The memorandum authorizing the Commissioner to arrange for a division of traf&c between the three Canada roads 70 (forming first paragraph of Joint Executive Committee Circu- lar No. 334) was read, and the following amendment was offered by Mr. Spriggs, and adopted : That in lieu of the word "Southwestern," in line six of the memorandum, the following be substituted: "Through Traffic reaching Detroit or Detroit Junction via the Butler Division of the Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Railway, or Traffic from or via Toledo." II.— TRAFFIC FKOM DBTKOIT PBOPBK IlEFINED. The following amendment was made to Resolution 1, Section 1, of Joint Executive Committee Circular No. 334 : Traffic from Detroit Proper and Detroit Junction is understood to mean Traffic origiuating at Detroit or way billed from Detroit or Detroit Junction, when con- signed locally to Detroit shippers. III. — DIVISION OF MICHIGAN CENTRAL TRAFFIC BETWEEN THE THREE CANADA ROADS. Mr. Ledyard made certain propositions to the Grand Trunk Railway for the division of Eastbound traffic, based upon the proportion of Westbound traffic received by the Michigan Central Railroad from the Grand Trunk Railway, which were discussed, but were not accepted by the Grand Trunk. Mr. Seargeant made certain counter-propositions to the Michigan Central Railroad, which were not satisfactory to Mr. Ledyard. Second Day, Feidat, April 28, 1882. Present : Messrs. Seargeant, Taylor, Spriggs, Perry and Porteous. After a general discussion, in which it was stated that Mr. Ledyard would come to some decision in regard to the division of traffic from Chicago between the three Canada roads during the coming week, and in the expectation of a satisfactory division being made, the details of the division were further considered. IV.— TRAFFIC TO BE INCLUDED BT THE LAKE SHORE IN DETROIT DIVISION. It was agreed that the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern is to include in the division all of its traffic to Buffalo and 71 east thereof, and all its traffic gding to Williamsport and points east thereof. v.— BASIS FOR DIVISION OP TRAFFIC AT DETROIT. It was agreed that the division of the Detroit Dead Freight traffic between the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern and the three Canadian roads, be based on the average of the tonnage actiially carried by those companies during the three years ending December 31, 1881. VI.— DIVISION OF ALL OTHER TRAFFIC EXCEPT FROM CHICAGO AND DETROIT FROPKIt. No specific action as to a basis of division could be reached, Mr. Ledyard not being present, and the Grand Trunk Wj ob- jecting to have any other than the competitive traffic from the Chicago and Grand Trunk Railway included. Further action upon this division was, therefore, postponed ; but it was agreed that this traffic should be reported to the Commissioner. -DIVISION OF LIVE STOCK. The question as to whether Dead Freight and Live Stock should be incltided in one division or two separate divisions made, was discussed, and it was decided that a separate division of Live Stock should be made, including Cattle, Hogs, Horses and Mules, and Sheep ; said division to be made upon the average of the years 1879, 1880, and 1881, inclusive. VIII. — NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL. It was agreed that any party to this agreement could with- draw from the same, by giving written notice to that effect three months in advance of the date upon which the with- drawal is to occur. On motion, the meeting adjourned. ALBEET FINK. C. W. BunxEN, Chairman. Secretari/. 72 ClECULAE No. 342. PROCEEDINGS OB" THE JOINT EXECUTIVE OOMMITTBE (PASSENGER department), at a meeting held at the OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER, NEW YORK, APRIL 36 AND 37, 1883. The following companies were represented : Michigan Central, - Great Western, New York, Penna. & Ohio, Grand Rapids & Indiana, Pennsylvania Co., Pitts., Cin. & St. Louis, Lake Shore & Mich. South., Canada Southern, Cleve., Col., Cin. & Indianapolis, Cin., Hamilton & Dayton, Dayton & Union, Indianapolis & St. Louis, Vandalia Line, Detroit, Grand Haven & Mil., Lake Erie & Western, Detroit, Lansing & Northern, Baltimore & Ohio, Ohio & Mississippi, Marietta & Cincinnati, Valley Railway, C. W. BULLEN E. T. Bbydon. :'i H. B. Ledyaed, O. W. EUGGLES. j G. B. Spbiggs, I William Edgab. ( W. B. Shattuo, 1 A. E. Claek. J. N. MCCULLOJJGH. J. N. McCuLLOUGH, E. A. FoBD. ( Jno. Newell, 1 W. P. Johnson. J W. P. Taylob, ( W. H. HUBLBUET. 0. B. Skinnee. J. N. McCuLLOUGH. G. B. Spbiggs. E. H. Waldbon, G. W. Smith. J. B. MULLIKEN. C. K. LOED. W. W. Peabody. T. p. Baeby. Samuel Bbiggs. ALBEET PINK, Chairman. Secretaries. 73 AGREEMENT TOE THE DIVISION OP GKCtSS PASSENGER EARNINGS. The Chairman stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose" of perfecting the proposed Agreement for the Division of Gross Passenger Earnings between the Western roads ; that in compliance with the action of a former meet- ing, he had issued Circular 322, inviting roads to participate. He then read the following report, showing the roads that had replied to Circular No. 322, and containing an abstract of their replies ; also showing those roads that did not respond. In favor of the proposed plan : Michigan Central, Vandalia Line, Great Western, Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee, New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio. Lake Erie & Western, Grand Rapids & Indiana, Pittsburg & Lake Erie, Indianapolis & St. Louis, Louisville, Cin. & Lex. Division of L. & Pennsylvania Company, N. R.R., Pittsburg, Cincinnati & St. Louis, Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific, Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton, Canada Southern, Detroit, Lansing & Northern, Cleveland, Col., Cin. & Indianapolis, Baltimore & Ohio. Dayton & Union, Eoads which are willing to co-operate, but for reasons given (which were read to the meeting), not prepared to enter into the contract at present : Ohio & Mississippi, Marietta & Cincinnati, Flint & Pere Marquette, Valley, Cleveland, Tuscarawas Valley & Wheel- Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis & iug, Chicago, Cleveland & Marietta, Grand Trunk Railway. Cincinnati, Wabash & Michigan, Chicago and Alton (willing to co-operate, but thinks its position with the roads west of Chicago makes it unnecessary for it to enter into this contract.) No replies have been received from the following Com- panies : Columbus, Hocking Valley & Toledo, Detroit, Hillsdale & Michigan, Scioto Valley, Illinois Central, Chicago & Eastern Illinois, Ohio Central, Louisville, New Albany & Chicago, Ind., Bloom. & Western, Fort Wayne, Muncie & Cincinnati, Evansville, Terre Haute & Chicago, Port Wayne, Jackson & Saginaw, Toledo & Ann Arbor. 74 After the report was read, the question was discussed whether the raih'oad companies that were willing to enter into this Agreement at once could do so without .the co-oper- ation of all the other roads ; and it was decided that it was necessary that, in addition to those who had given their as- sent, the following other roads, at least, should become parties to this agreement, viz. : Flint & Pere Marquette, Grand Trunk, (Buffalo Division). Cin., Indianapolis, St. Louis & Chicago, Indiana, Bloomington & Western. Chicago & Grand Trunk, It was thought that if proper representations were made to the managing officers of these companies, they would place no obstacle in the way of carrying out a plan which would be so beneficial to the railroad interests of the country. The question was also discussed, whether it would not be better for the companies that had already agreed to carry out the plan, to do so, notwithstanding the declinations of others, and in case of demoi'alization of fares, to protect them- selves as a unit against the injurious effects of the action of the outside companies who may cause such demoralization by their action. It was decided that this was the proper course to pursue, but that first of all, efforts should be made to induce as many roads as possible to become parties to this Agreement. The roll was then called, and the roads willing to enter into this Agreement, regardless of the action of the roads that have declined, are as follows : Michigan Central, Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton, Great Western, Dayton & Union, ' New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio, Vandalia Line, Grand Rapids & Indiana, Detroit, Grand Haven & Mil., Indianapolis & St. Louis, Lake Brie & Western, Pennsylvania Company, , Detroit, Lansing & Northern, Lake Shore & Mich. Southeni, Baltimore & Ohio, Canada Southern, Valley (on through business). Cleveland, Col., Cin., & Indpls., The proposed Agreement, copies of which had previously been furnished to the roads, Avas then considered in detail, and certain amendments were made, and a copy of the Agree- 75 ment as revised, will accompany these proceedings, which will be sent to the roads interested. The contract as agreed upon, was then signed by the fol- lowing Companies : New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio, Dayton & Union, Louisville & Nashville, Terre Haute & Indianapolis, Canada Southern, Pennsylvania Company, ■ Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & St. Louis, Michigan Central, Baltimore &, Ohio, Indianapolis & St. Louis, Great Western, Oleve., Col., Cin. & Indp'ls., Detroit, Lansing & Northern, Cincinnati, Hamilton &, Dayton, subject to further consideration, at a meeting to be called in accordance with the following resolution, which was adopted : Resolved, That when this meeting adjourns, it adjourn to meet at the Grand Pacific Hotel, Chicago, on Thursday, May 11, 1882, for the purpose of perfecting and adopting the proposed Agreement ; and that the Commissioner be requested to issue a call for this meeting, extending an invitation to tlio Managing Officers and General Passenger Agents of all lines East of Chicago and North of the Ohio River (whether parties to this Agreement or not) ; that this cail be issued at as early a date as practicable, and that a copy of the proposed Agreement, and of the Agreement signed this day, accompany the call in all oases ; also that the meeting request the Commissioner to correspond further in relation to the contemplated Agreement with the following roads : Grand Trunk, Ohio & Mississippi, Flint & Pere Marquette, Cin., Indianapolis, St. Loui^& Chicago, Chicago & West Michigan, Indiana, Bloom ington &, Western. Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific, The meeting then adjourned. ALBEET PINK, C. W. BuLLEN, CJiairiiiun. Secretary. ' 76 CiRCULAK No. 343. Issued May 1, 1882. CALI, FOR MEETING OP THE JOINT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, TO BE HELD IN CHICAGO, MAT 11, 1882. At a meeting of the Joint Executive Committee, held April 26 and 27, 1882, a resolution was passed, requesting me to call a meeting of the Managing Officers and General Passen- ger Agents of all lines East of Chicago and North of the Ohio Eiver, at 11 a. m., on the 11th of May, at the Grand Pacific Hotel, Chicago, to further consider the Agreement for the Division of Passenger Traffic. You are hereby invited to be present at this meeting. Accompanying this, you will receive copy of the Proceed- ings of the meeting held on April 26 and 27, and also, copy of the Contract as far as matured at that meeting. The object of the meeting to be held on the 11th inst. is to consider further the details of this Contract. The following questions will be considered : First. — Whether the roads not represented at the meeting of April 26 and 27 will become parties to the Agreement. Setmul. — To agree upon the percentages of the Division of Traffic. Eor this purpose. Statement No. 83 is submitted, showing the earnings of each road for the year 1881. The Companies who do not think that the earnings for the year 1881 should be taken as the basis of division, should submit their claim for increased percentages to the meeting to have it acted upon, or in case of disagreement, submitted to arbitration. aijBekt fink, 0. W. BuiiEN, Chairman. Ass't Sec'y. CiRCULAE No. 344. Issued May 1, 1882. RATES ON TOBACCO. In accordance with the action of the Standing Committee at the meeting held April 19, 1882 (see Circular No. 337), 77 that tlie rates on Tobacco be reduced to meet tbe lowest con- tract rate, the following tariif will take effect Monday, May 8, 1882, superseding the rates named in Circiilar No. 300, issued November 9, 1881 : DNMANnFACTURED TOBACOU AND TOBACCO STEMS, IN HOGSHEADS OR CASES. L. & N. R.R., via Sa- vannah AND Ches. & Rail Ohio Railway. From Railroad Depots at — TT All Rail. &, Water. Uninsused B. L. Insured B. L. Per 100 lbs. Per 100 lbs. Per 100 lbs. Per 100 lbs. Bast St. Louis to New York. 363^ Ots. 311^ cts. 33J^ cts. Bast Hannibal to " 361^ " 31}^ " ^m ■ Quincy to " 361^ " 3114 " 33}^ ' East Burlington to " 361^ " ■iiy^ " 33M ' East Keokuk to " 361^ " 3] 1^ " 331^ ' Rock Island to " 36J^ " ■i\% " 33J^ ' East Louisiana to " 361^ " 31M " 33% • Cincinnati to " 25 20 " 22 Louisville to " 28 23 25 ' Jeffersonville to " 28 23 " 25 New Albany to " 28 23 25 BvansviUe to " 33 " 28 Cairo to " 38 33 . Olarksville, Tenn to " 46 " 41 43 cts. Paducah to " 42 40 cts. 37 Uniontown, Ky to " 40 37 Owensboro to " 36 cts. 36 31 Henderson to " 36 36 31 Ohio River Landings "] between Louisville 1 ,, and Evansville, ex- f 36 33 cept Owensboro.. . Ohio River Landings' between Evansville 1 ,, and Paducah, ex-f ° 40 37 cept Henderson . . . LandiiigB on Cumber- 1 land River, below J- to 44 41 " Clarksville, Tenn. . ) Landings on Tennes- J 44 41 ■' Johnson ville, Tenn. ' Landings on Green ) ,, Elver. r° 453^ Ots. ii^A " 40K " C. W. BULLEN, Ass't Secy. ALBEET FINK, Ghcdrnian. 78 ClECDLAE No. 345. Issued May % 1882. EATES OH COTTON. In accordance with the action of the Cotton Committee, the following rates on Cotton will take effect May 8, 1882 : UMCOMPRESSED, WITH THE PRIVILEGE TO CARRIER OP COMPRESSING, ORIGINATING AT POINTS NAMED BELOW, TO NEW YORK, WITH USUAL DIFFERENCES TO OTHER SEABOARD CITIES. POINTS OF ORIGIN. All Hail, per 100 lbs. Rail and River, Per 100 lbs. Memphis, Tenn St. Louis & Hannibal, Mo E. St. Louis & E. Hannibal, 111 Cairo, 111 Bvansville, Ind Louisville, Ky Jefferson ville, Ind New Albany, Ind Cincinnati, Ohio 57 cents. 49 " 45 " 47 " 45 " 43 " 43 " 43 " 40 " 55 cents. On Compressed Cotton reaching the following points via river, under through bills of lading, on steamers of lines working under agreed through rates from Memphis, the proportion of rates to New York from depots will be as follows : Bast St. Louis, 111 Cairo, III Evans ville, Ind. . Louisville, Ey JeffersonVille, Ind New Albany, Ind. Cincinnati, Ohio. . Per 100 lbs. 30 cents. 30 " 30 " 27 " 27 " 27 " 27 " On Compressed Cotton reaching the points named below, on steamers not taking Cotton on through bills of lading, or working under agreed rates, the proportion of rates to New York from depots will be as follows, viz. : Per 100 lbs. East St. Louis, 111 Cairo, 111 Evansville, Ind. . . Louisville, Ky . . Jeffersonville, Ind New* Albany, Ind. Cincinnati, Ohio. . 32 cents. 32 32 29 29 29 29 79 The above rates must be strictly maintained, as they are made according to agreement with the Southern routes. On and after May 15, the Trimk Lines will not allow any Cotton to pass their Western termini that is not billed at the full proportion of the tariff rates. ALBERT FINK, C. W. BuLLBN, Chairman. Ass't Sec'y. 81 Circular No. 346. Issued 31,1// 12, 1882. ADDITIONAL POINTS IN NEW ENGLAND OPEN TO BOSTON RATES ON KASTBOUND FREIGHT. The Boston & Albany Railroad Company gives notice that the following named stations on the Old Colony Kailroad are now reached by them at Boston rates and Lowell divisions on Eastbound freight, in any quantity, viz. : North Framingham, Mass., Acton, Mass., Sudbnry, ' " Carlisle, North Sudbury, " Chelmsford, " South Sudbury, " South Chelmsford, " ALBERT EINK, C. "W. BuLLEN, Chairman. Secretary. Circular No. 347. Issiwd May 12, 1882. CHANGE IN TOBACCO RATES. In Circular No. 344, the rates on Tobacco, from Owensboro and Heudprson to New York, were given as 36 cents per 100 lbs., by all rail, and the same hj rail and watex. It has since been agreed that the all rail rates fiwii. these two cities l<> Nev) York shall hi- 38 cenh, to take effect Monday, May 15, 1882. The rail and water rate remains 36 cents. Please make this correction in Circular No. 344. In the Division Sbeet (Miscellaneous Circular No. 149), please make the rate from Owensboro and Henderson by rail to Louisville, 10 cents. ALBERT FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Chairman. Secretary. 82 ClECULAB No. 348. Issued May 13, 1882. CALL FOR M.EETING OP THE JOINT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (PASSENGER DEPARTMENT), MAT 24, 1882. At a meeting of the Joint Executive Committee (Passenger Department), lield at Chicago on May 11 and 12, the follow- ing resolution was passed, which I was requested to commu- nicate to all the parties interested : Resolved, That the Chairman of tlie Joint Executive Committee be requested to call a meeting at his office, on Wednesda^y, May 24, 1882, at 11 o'clock a. m., for the specific purpose of executing the Contract for Division of Passenger Earnings ; and that all roads now present, and oilier roads that may be willing to become parties to the Contract, be invited to attend that meeting, that the Contract may then be executed. That in the meantime, the roads that have already agreed to the Contract, file with the Commissioner a statement of their passenger earnings for the year 1881, with such arguments for a change in percentages as they may desire to present. I recommend that the above statements be forwarded to me by Monday, May 22, 1882, so that they can be compiled. It is understood that these statements shall show the pas- senger earnings of the lines, including earnings from extra baggage, but excluding commissions, and the receipts from fares refunded, and, also, earnings from mail and express. ALBERT EINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Chairman. Secretary. ClECULAE No. 349. Issued May 13, 1882. SETTLEMENT OF KEBATE VOUCHERS. Your attention is called to the 8th resolution, passed on March 2, by the Joint Executive Committee (see Proceed- ings, pages 23 and 24), which reads as follows : 83 Eighth. — That no rebate vouchers of any kind shall be paid by any of the Trunk Lines, or any Western roads or line organizations, on through business that passes over the Trunk Lines, without such vouchers are first submitted to the office of the Chairman for approval ; and the Auditors and Treasurers of the roada, represented on the Joint Executive Committee, shall furnish to the Commissioner monthly certificates that no such rebate vouchers have been paid, except so authorized. Will you please give instruction that the above resolution is complied with, commencing with all shipments of freight from March 13, 1882? For your information, I herewith enclose Miscellaneous Circular, No. 148, " Proceedings of the Auditors of the Trunk Lines, at meeting held April 27 and 29, 1882," which shows the action which the Trunk Lines have taken to carry out said resolution. It will be seen from this circular, that freight must be billed at full tariff rates, before the Trunk Lines can accept it at their "Western termini, and that no vouchers can be paid ex- cept they are legitimate drawback vouchers, and first approved by this office. I send this circular to you, so that you may feel confident that the Trunk Lines are in earnest in carrying out their present agreement, and that it is no longer to their interest to participate in reduced rates ; also, that you may direct that all through traffic passing over your road, and destined to points east of the western termini of the Trunk Lines, shall be billed at full tariff rates from the initial point, in order to avoid detention of the freight until way bills are corrected. I recommend that you accept same plan as specified in Miscellaneous Circular, No. 148, to enable the auditor to give the certificate required. ALBEET FINK, 0. "W. BuLLEN, ' Chairman. Secretary. 84 ClKCULAE No. 350. Issued May 15, 1882. ADDITION TO WESTBOUND (JLASaiFIOATION. The Eastern Trunk Lines have agreed to the following ad- dition to the classification of Westbound freight, to tctJce effect 3Iondaij, May 15, 1882 : Meat boxes, empty, returned •■! ALBERT FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Coimidssioner. Secretary. ClECULAE No. 351. PROCEEDINGS OF MEETING OF JOINT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (PASSENGER DEPABTENT), AT A MBETING HELD AT THE GRAND PACIFIC HOTEL, CHICAGO, MAY 11 AND la, 1882. Pursuant to a call issued as pur Circular No. 343, May 1, 1882, for a meeting of the Joint Exectitive Committee, to consider the Division of Passenger Traffic between the Western Roads, the meeting convened at the Grand Pacific Hotel, Chicago, at 11 a. m.. May 11, and was called to order by Mr. McCullough, who nominated Mr. John Newell for Chairman, who was elected. Mr. A. J. Smith was nominated and elected Secretary. The following lines were represented : Lake Shore & Mich. South., j J^jo. Newell, ( W. P. Johnson. J. N. McCullough, E. A. EoED. Pennsylvania Co., i Pitts., Cin. & St. Louis, < Jeff., Mad. & Indianapolis, ( rW. R. McKeen, Terre Haute & Indianapolis, - i J- Hill, (e. a. Foed. Indiana, Bloom. & Western, W. H. Peouty. 85 Ind., Bloom. & West., Ohio Div., Lake Erie & Western, Ohio & Mississippi, Gin., Indpls., St. Louis * Chicago, Michigan Central, Great Western, New York, Penna. & Ohio, Grand Eapids & 'Indiana, Canada Southern, Cleve., Col., Cin. & Indianapolis, Indianapolis & St. Louis, Cin., Hamilton & Dayton, Dayton & Union, Pittsburg & Lake Erie, L'ville, Cin. & Lex. Div. of L. & N. Wabash, St. Louis it Pacific, Baltimore & Ohio, Detroit, Lansing & Northern, Detroit, Grand Haven & Mil., Scioto Valley, Pennsylvania, H. M. Bronson. E. H. Waldeon, G. W. Smith. W. B. Shattuc. John Eagan. H. B. Ledyaed, O. W. RUGGLES. I G. B. Speiggs, ] William Edgae. J. M. Feeeis, A, E. Claek. \ W. O. HUGHAET, I A. B. Leet. W. H. HURLBUT. 1 I - A. J. Smith. A. D. Smith. C. P. Atmoee. )' John C. Gault, h. c. townsend. C. K. LOED. ( J. B. Mulliken, ' W. A. Gaki'Enter. T. Tandy. J. J. Archer. J. R. Wood. First Day, May 11, 1882. The Chairman called upon the representatives of the several roads who have not yet signified their intention, to be- come parties to the Agreement, to state their position in re- gard to the same. The representatives of the O. & M., I., B. & W., and C, I., St. L. & C. railroads stated that they were willing to become parties to the Agreement under certain con- ditions relating to the ]irotection of their interests as against their competitors who were not parties to the Agreement. 86 After a long discussion, on motion of Mr. Gault, it was. re- solved, that a committee of all the General Passenger Agents be appointed to' report at half past 3 p. m. this day, on the subject of what commissions are necessary to be paid as against the lines who may not become parties to the Agree- ment. The meeting then adjourned, and was again called to order at 3:30 p. m. The Committee of General Passenger Agents presented a majority report, as follows : Resolved, Thai we recommend that our managing officers stand by the original agreement concerning commissions, as formnlatcd at New Yorlc, April 27, 1882. The report of the committee was adopted — the following roads not voting : I., B. & W., L. E. & W., L., C.&L. Div. of L. & N., O. &. M., and C, I, St. L. & C. Mr. McCuUough then offered the following resolution : Resolved, That the Division ol! 'I'raffic shall take effect as of May 1, 1882, which resolution was unanimously adopted. Mr. McCuUough also offered the following resolution : Resolved, That the General Passenger Agents of the Lines represented at this meeting be a committee to consider the Contract for Division of Passenger TraflBc, as drawn up in New Yorlc, at tlio meeting of April 27, 1882, and report to an ad- journed meeting, to be Iield tomorrow. May 12, any details tliey may regard as essential to the carrying out of the same. This resolution was adopted, and the meeting then ad- journed until 11:80 a. m.. May 12, 1882. Second Day, May 12, 1882. The meeting convened at 11:30 a. m., pursuant to adjourn- ment. The sub-committee appointed yesterday made, through their Secretary, Mr. O. W. Euggles, the following report : To the Joint Execnlive Cnminiitee. Gentlemen : Your committee, to whom was referred the question of reporting any details they might regard as essential to the carrying ont of the Contract, beg to report that they earnestly recommend the following changes : 87 Pirst : Add to the 2d Section of Article 7, as follows : " That each hne in in- terest shall have the right to maintain its standing as a throjigh passenger route between commercial centres, and shall be allowed to earn under this Contract its share of through receipts based generally upon a division of through first and second class passenger business of 1881; and that such division shall be ordered and maintained by the Commissioner from proper data." Second. — To Article 9 add, " except on the authority of the Joint Executive Committee through the Commissioner." Your committee beg to state further, that the representatives of the I., B. & "W. R.U. reported that they were desirous of becoming parties to the Contract if they could have an acceptable percentage awarded them ; whereupon, your committeej by proper resolution, have appointed as committee, Messrs. B. A. Ford, H. C, Town- send and A. J. Smith, to confer with the representatives of the I., B. & W., or other roads similarly situated, with a view of obtaining from thera a proposition for the settlement of the question, said committee to report at a subsequent meeting. The report was accepted, and, on motion, the proposed Agreement was taken up for consideration, section by section. By Mr. Gault. — I move that the recommendation of the committee as to Section 2, Article 7 of tlie Contract, be adopted. (Tliis Section rea4s as follows : " It is understood that in any agreed differences in tariffs, as provided for in Sec- tion 1, Article 7, whether by higher fares for increased speed and facilities, or by lower fares because of longer time and inferior facilities, the proportion of the actual fare so authorized and charged, shall be reported, subject to divi- sion.") The motion was seconded. Mr. McCuUough stated that, as a matter of policy, for the purpose of carrying out the Agreement, he consented to the recommendation ; but wished it distinctly understood, that he did not approve of the j)rinciple of allowing differentials. The Chair put the question, and it was unanimously adopted. Mr. Gault moved that the amendment to Article 9 be adopted. Carried unanimously. (This Article reads as foUo^vs : " No commission, rebate, or other consideration in the nature of a commission, shall be allowed or paid to any person for the purpose of influencing competitive traffic") 88 On motion of Mr. McCullough, the committee appointed by the sub-committee were instructed to take sucli action as they could in tlie matter referred to tliem, and report at tlie next meeting of the main c< )mmittee. Mr. McCuUough moved that the General Passenger Agents be instructed to confer, and report to the Joint Executive Committee, at 3 p. m., this day, as to the time when the pay- ment of commissions shall cease. Adopted. Adjourned, to meet at 3 p. m. 3 p. M., 3Iay 12, 1882. The Committee met, pursuant to adjournment. The Secretary of the Geneial Passenger Agents' Committee reported as the action of that committee, the adoption of the following : • Resolved, That we recommend that the discontinuance of the payment of com- missions under the Agreement, take effect on the first day of the month immedi- ately following the execution of the Agreement. The Wabash road not voting at the sub-committee meet- ing. • On motion of Mr. Ledyard, the report of the committee was accepted. Mr. Townsend stated that the Wabash would vote in favor of the resolution. Mr. Gault moved that the report be adopted, which motion, after full discussion, was lost ; Mr. Ledyard voting " No." By Mr. Ledyard — duly seconded : Resolved, That the payment of commissions shall be discontinued on the first day of June, 1882, and a joint circular be issued by all lines, parties to this Agree- ment, to that effect. The Chair put the question ; it was declared lost, the N. Y., P. &0. voting "Nay." On motion, the vote on the resolution as to the stoppage of the payment of commissions, submitted by the sub-committee, was reconsidered, and, after some discussion, that resolution was unanimously adopted. 89 By Mr. Lord — duly seconded : Resolved, That the Chairman of the Joint Bxocutiye Committee be requested to call a meeting at his office, on Wednesday, May 24, 1882, for the specific purpose of executing the Contract ; and that all roads now present, and such others as may be willing to join in the execution of the Contract, be invited to attend that meeting for that purpose ; that at that meeting the Contract be executed ; and that in the meantime, the roads that intend to become parties to it, file with Comniis- sioner Fink a statement of their earnings for 1881, with such arguments as they desire to present therewith. Adopted unanimously. It was then moved, seconded, and carried, that this com- mittee adjourn, to meet at 11 a. m. on Wednesday, May 24, at the office of Commissioner Fink, in New York. JOHN NEWELL, Ciixdrman. A. J. Smith, Secretary. 90 ClBCULAE No. 352. Peoceedings of Meeting of Joint Executite Committee (Passengeb Depaktment), held at the Office of the CoMMissiONEE, New Yobk, May 24, 25 AND 26, 1882. The following named lines were represented : Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, Pennsylvania Company, ) Pitts., Cin. & St. Louis, ) Terre Haute & Lidianapolis, Jeff., Madison & Indianapolis, Indiana, Bloom. & Western, Lake Erie & Western, Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific, - Baltimore & Ohio, - Detroit, Lansing & Northern, Detroit, Grand Haven & Mil., Michigan Central, Great Western of Canada, New York, Penna. & Ohio, Canada Southern, Cleve., Col., Cin. & Indpls., Indianapolis & St. Louis, Cin., Ham. & Dayton, Dayton & Union, New York Cen. - Under the same stipulations. Dayton & Union, ) Michigan Central. — Under the same stipulations as the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Ey., and further, that the Trunk Lines will fully protect us against lines not in the Agreement, even. to the extent of non-intercourse with the latter if necessary. Lake Erie & Western. ^Under the conditions stipulated by the Michigan Central E.E. Wabash, St. Louis &, Pacific. — -Under the conditions stip- ulated by the Michigan Central R.E,. Jeff., Madison & Indpls. — Under the conditions allowed other roads. Terre Haute & Indpls.— Under the same conditions as allowed other roads. Indiana, Bloom. & Western. — Not prepared to vote. Cin., Indpls., St. Louis & Chicago. — Under the condition that the Indiana, Bloom. & Western, Ohio & Miss., and Cin., Ham. & Dayton Railroads become parties to the Agreement. Great Western of Canada. — Conditionally with other roads, and that we are not bound by report of earnings already rendered. 92 Baltimoee & Ohio. — Same conditions as made by the Mich. Central and Lake Shore & Mich. South. Eailroads. Deteoit, Lansing & Northern. — Conditionally that De- troit, Grand- Haven & Milwaukee, and Flint & Pere Mar- quette Railroads will become parties to Agreement. Detroit, Gr;and Haven & Mil. — Subject to letter of May 22 and action of the Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad. -EXECUTION OP CONTRACT. The following named roads signed the Contract of April 27, subject to the conditions attached to the vote of each at this meeting. Cleveland, Columbus, Cinn. * Indpls., Indianapolis & St. Louis, Cincinnati, Hamilton So Dayton, Dayton & Union, Lake Erie & 'Western, Michigan Central, Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, Pennsylvania Company, Pittsburg, Cincinnati & St. Louis, Terre Haute & Indianapolis, Great Western of Canada, New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio, Canada Southern, Baltimore & Ohio, Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific. II.— ARTICLE EIGHTH, AGREEMENT OF 27TH OF APRIL, 1882. The Agreement of 27th of April, 1882, was changed to read as follows : Article Eighth. — No round trip tickets, or orders for tickets having the effect of round trip tickets, shall be issued by the lines, parties hereto, unless with the prior joint approval of all the general passenger agents of the companies m in- terest, parties hereto, except round trips over their own roads only, provided that rates for such tickets shall be made so as not to reduce rates to commercial centres. Adjourned to Thursday, May 25, 1882. Second Day, Thursday, May 25, 1882. The Commissioner stated that the object of the meeting was to consider the question of commissions and differential rates. It was understood that the differential rates were to take the place of commissions ; the latter, therefore, could not be discontinued until the differential rates were put in force. 93 III. — DTFPEKENTIAL BATES. Letter of May 24," from Mr. Jno. N. Abbott, defining his position and stating his claims for differential rates, was read ; after which, discussion followed regarding the principle upon which such rates shoixld be determined. A proposition was made to take up differential rates from Cincinnati, but not acted upon. As no definite conclusion could be reached, it was Resolved, That we recommend to our General Managers, as a solution of the dlfficnltj', that the running; of Uirongh cars between common points west of the Western termini of the Trunk Lines and the seaboard, on trains making common time, be discontinued, and that if special fast trains with through oars are put on by agreement, excess fare shall be charged, under the provisions of the Passenger Contract. IV. — OKGANIZATION FOR CARBYIhIG OUT THIi WESTERN PASSENGER AGREEMENT. The question was then considered as to the organization under which the Passenger Agreement was to be carried out, and several plans suggested, but no conclusion arrived at. Adjourned to Friday, May 26, 1882. Thibd Day, Friday, May 26, 1882. The business transacted at the meetings of May 24 and 25, with reference to commissions and differential rates, was discussed, and it was Resolved, That the Commissioner will call for statements of passenger earnings for the year 18S1, and arrange for the date of meeting to establish percentages for division under the Agreement; also to name time and place for the next meuting for the purpose of perfecting the details to carry out the Agreement. Also Resolved, That a, committee of three be appointed to negotiate for a Secretary of this Committee, to report progress at the next meeting. In accordance therewith, the following were named as said committee : Messrs. E. A. Foed, A. J. Smith and O. W. Euggles. Adjourned, subject to call of the Chairman. ALBERT FINK, R. T. Bbydon, Chainium. Secretary. 94 ClKC'.ULAR No. 353, Issued June 1, 18 82. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OJT AnuiTllATlON, AND METHOD OF PRESENTATION AND ritOCBDURE BEFORE THE SAME. At a meeting of the Presirleuts of the Trunk Lines, held on Wednesday, May 31, 1882, the following plan for the settle- ment of all (questions of difference between the Trunk Lines, in accordance with agreement of February 1, 1882 ; also be- tween the members of the Joint Executive Committee, was adopted, and is submitted to the Joint Executive Commit- tee for approval : Firat—AW qucsUons of dillcreiice between tlie members of the Committee, shall first he fully discussed with the Commissiouer at a meeting of tlie authorized representatives oE the said coiii[iariies, before wliicli meeting it shall be the duty of the Commissioner to lay all the faets in his possession bearing upon the case and to hear the views of each party, and to make such suggestions as he may deem necessary that would likely lead to a settlement by mutual agreement. Second.— It an agreement cannot be reached, the Commissioner shall make a recommendation as to the proper solution of the question at issue, m\A his recom- mendation shall be put into effect immediately, or at such time as may be agreed upon. r/w'rd.— The Commissioner shall furnish an abstract of the discussion, giving the facts and the view;3 expressed by each party, and the reasons for hi.s recom- mendation, and a copy of this abstract shall be furnished to each of the interested parties. Fourth.— li within fourteen days from the date upon which said abstract reaches the parties, no objection is made to the recommendation of the Commissioner, his conclusion shall bo considered final. Fifth. — If any objection is made, the p.-xrty objecting shall give notice, within fourteen days from tlie date of the receipt of said abstract, of its intention to sub- mit the question to arbiti'ation. Sixth. — One arbitrator shall be appointed, to whom all questions upon which the interested parties cannot agree, or do not accept the recommendations of the Commissioner, shall be submitted, unless the parties in interest desire in any special case to have an arbitration by three arbitrators ; in that event, the two ad- ditional arbitrators are to be selected by the parties in interest, but they failing to do so within twenty-one days after giving notice of their intention to submit the case to arbitration, tlie permanent arbitrator and the Commissioner shall make the appointment of the two special arbitrators. 95 Seventh. — In either case, whether appeal ia made to the permanent arbitrator alone, or to the Board o£ Arbitration, as heretofore provided, the decision shall be rendered within thirty days from the date of notice of submission to arbitration. The arguments to be presented or heard within twenty-one days of such notice. If such arguments are not furnished within that time, the arbitrators shall proceed upon the facts that may be before them, and their decision shall be final. Eighth. — When any change is made in the recommendation of tlie Commissioner, by the arbitrators, said change shall take eCEeet as from the time the recom- mendation of the Commissioner took effect. Ninth, — The arbitrator and Commissioner shall adopt such details of procedure in cases of arbitration as may be deemed necessary for the prompt transaction of business. Upon motion, it was Resolved, That we select and recommend as permanent arbitrator Mr. Chas. F. Adams, Jr., to serve in such capacity for the term of one year from June 1, 1882, at the salary formerly agreed upon. Please record your vote on one of the enclosed copies, and return to this office at your earliest convenience. ALBERT FINK, 0. W. BuLLEN, Chairman. Secretary. Circular No. 354 Issued Ju ne 3, 1882. I. — AGREEMENT POR DIVISION OF PASSENGER EARNINGS OP "WESTERN ROADS. At a meeting of the Joint Executive Committee (Passenger Department), held at this office on May 24, 25 and 26 (see Pro- ceedings, Circular No. 352), the Contract for the Division of Passenger Earnings was signed hj fifteen companies, under the condition that the Trunk Lines will protect the parties to the Agreement against the action of outside lines, in re- ducing established fares, etc., even to the extent of ceasing to interchange passenger traffic. This condition was referred to the presidents of the New York Central & Hudson Eiver, the New York, Lake Erie & Western, the Pennsylvania and the Baltimore & Ohio Bail- 96 road Companies, at a meeting held on the 31st day of May, and they agreed to enforce the same. The Agreement of the Western roads can, therefore, now be perfected ; and the several roads who have failed to be- come parties to the Agreement, will please notify the Com- missioner whether, under the condition agreed to by the Trtink Lines, they will now become parties thereto. As soon as complete statements of passenger earnings for the year 1881 have been furnished to this office, and also the arguments for change of percentages, a meeting will be called for the purpose of finally agreeing upon percentages. I have to request that these statements be furnished promptly. Copy of Proceedings of May 24, 25 and 26 (Circular No. 352), also copy of the revised Agreement, accompany this Circular, which is sent to all the members of the Joint Ex- ecutive Committee. -DIFFERENTIAL FABES. The request of the Joint Executive Committee, that the Trunk Line Executive Committee should consider the advis- ability of equalizing the facilities upon passenger routes, for the purpose of avoiding difi^erential fares, was submitted to the Trunk Line Executive Committee at meeting held June 1, and after full consideration it was concluded that this could not be done. It will, therefore, be necessary to establish differential fares, and the subject should be further considered. AEBEET FINK, E. T. Beydon, Chairman. Secretary. 97 Circular No. 355. Issued June 5, 1882. APPOINTMBNTS ON CLASSIFICATION COMMITTBB. Mr. W. S. Speirs liaviiig left the service of tlie "W., St. L. & Pac. Kailway, and as his membership on the Committee thereby ceases, at the recommendation of the Classification Committee, Mr. W. S. Weed is appointed to fill the vacancy. Mr. J. M. Osborn having also resigned as a member of the Committee, Mr. A. C. Bird has been appointed in his place. The Classification Committee now consists of the following members, viz. : Y. H. KiNGSBDET. .A. Gr. F. A., P., C. & St. L. Ey. . Columbus, Chairman. J. T. R. MoKat.. . . A. G. F. A., L. S. & M. S. Ry. . .Cleveland, Secretary. G. G. COCHBAN G. F. Agt., N. Y., P. & 0. R.R. Cleveland, J. A. Grier G. F. Agt., Mich. Cent. R.R. ..Chicago, 111 H. W. HiBBAED G. F. Agt., Tandalia Line St. Louis, Mo E. M. Frasee G. F. Agt., M. & C. R.R Cincinnati, C. L. Cole A. G. F. A., Penna. Co Pittsburg, Pa E. W. Geigee G. F. Agt., J., M. & I. R.R Louisville, Ky A. B. Lbet G. F. Agt., G. R. & I. R.R Grand Rapids, Mich., LuciEN Hills G. P. Agt, C., C, C. & I. R.R..Cleveland, G. B. Spriggs Traf. Mg'r, Gt. Western Ry. . .Hamilton, Ont W. S. "Weed G. F. Agt., L. B. & W. Ry Lafayette, Ind A. C. Bird G. F. Agt, W., St. L. & P. Ry..St. Louis, Mo ALBERT FINK, C. W. BULLEN, Chairman. Secretary. ClECULAE No. 356. Issued June 12, 1882. ADDITIONAL POINTS IN NEW BNQLAND OPEN TO BOSTON RATES ON EASTBOUND PREieHT. The Fitchburg Eailroad gives notice, tliat the following named stations on the Old Colony Railroad are now reached via Hoosac Tunnel and the Fitchburg Railroad, at Boston rates and Lowell divisions on Eastbound Freight in any quantity, viz. : North Framingham, Mass. Sudbury, " North Sudbury, " South Sudbury, C. W. BULLEN, Secretary, Acton, Mass. Carlisle, " Chelmsford, " South Chelmsford, " ALBERT FINK, Chairman. ClECULAE No. 357. Issued June 15, 1882. RATE ON HIGHWINES. At a meeting of the Standing Committee, held Monday, June 12, 1882, it was Agreed, that as all contracts on High- wines, which had been reported to the Commissioner, would have expired by July 1st, that on and after that date, the rate on Highwines will be as established at meeting of Joint Executive Committee on March 3, 1882, viz. : 35 cents per 100 lbs., Chicago to Ncav York (see Proceedings Joint Executive Committee, page 31), and that no rebate shall be allowed. C. W. BULLEN, Secretary. ALBERT FINK, Chair mav.. 99 (Private.— Not far Publication.) Circular No. 358. Issiied June 17, 1882. CALL UPON THE MEMBERS T > STRICTLY CARRY OUT THE AGREEMENT OF MARCH 2, 1883. It is reported that the Evansville & Terre Haute Eailroad has contracted for 2,000 hogsheads of tobacco from Paducah to New York, at the rate of 36 cents per 100 lbs. ; also, that they have reduced the rates on Tobacco from Owensboro. I have similar charges against other lines from Louisville. I have notified all parties accused of cutting rates, that neither the Trunk Lines nor their connections will be parties to any such contract or reduced rate. I now call upon you, and all other members of the Com- mittee, to strictly carry out the agreement of March 2 (see Proceedings, pages 22, 23 and 24). If it is not in your power to do so, and if you cannot pre- vent such reductions of rates as above cited, or similar action on the part of initial roads, there can be but one result, viz. : the general demoralization of rates, and a repetition of the disaistrous experience of last year. I especially call upon the managers of those roads, who have so large an interest in protecting themselves against the unauthorized action of roads, whose interests are small com- pared with the magnitude of the losses which it is in their power to inflict upon the railroad interests of the country by disregarding existing agreements ; and I especially request that you will give the strictest orders not to receive freight, whether from a road that is a member of the Committee, or from a road not represented on the Committee, at less than full through tariff rates. If no special attention is given tq this matter now, the re- sponsibility for the consequences must be assumed by the parties who have failed to carry out existing agreements. I can give the' assurance that the Trunk Lines will in no instance be patties to reduced rates ; but there is a tendency 100 on the part of some agents of the Western roads to disregard their obligations, both in regard to maintenance of tariff rates on Dead Freight, and on Live Stock. Complaints of cutting rates reach me from several quarters, which I am powerless to correct without your aid. If this is not given in the spirit of past agreements, your company will again be involved in disastrous strife, similar to that waged last year. Please issue instructions to all your agents for the absolute maintenance of tariff rates at all points, and on all classes of freight, and allow no deviation therefrom, and also accept no freight from connecting roads at less than tariff rates. Yours truly, ALBEET FINK, Chairman. ClBCULAB No. 35 9. Isstwd June 17, 1882. DIRECTIONS IN BEGABD TO BILLING LIVB STOCK AND SETTLEMENT OP EVBNER CHARGE. In order to carry out the provisions of the several Live Stock Agreements, and to secure uniformity in the reports of that traffic, and in the payment of the authorized rebates thereon, the following directions are given : First. — Joint Ageats will report all shipments of Live Stock upon the regular abstract forms as heretofore, but will use separate sheets for reporting the ship- ments of each road that have been diverted from another road. These sheets virill be headed "Transferred Stock," and must show from which road each shipment was diverted. This information is necessary to show the tonnage which each road would get if there were no diversions. Second. — When stock is shipped contrary to the directions of the Joint Agent he will make notation to that effect in red ink against the entry on the abstract, stating also by which road the shipment was directed. Third. — The Joint Agent will notify the billing agent when any Live Stock is shipped against his directions, and in all such cases the billing agent will note this fact upon the way-bills. Fourth. — The Joint Agent will also at once notify the General Freight Agent, or Live Stock Agent, of the delivering road, of all Live Stock that is shipped against 101 his directions, so that if by accident or neglect the notation should be omitted from the way-bill, the delivering agent will be notified when Live Stock is shipped against the direction of the Joint Agent. Forms for this purpose will be supplied by the Commissioner, to whom the Joint Agent will send an impression copy of each notice issued by him. Fifth. — The General Freight Agent or the General Live Stock Agent of deliver- .ing roads will advise the Commissioner of the names of the delivering agents to whom the notices provided for in the preceding section are to be sent, if not to the General Freight Agent or to the General Live Stock Agent. Sixth. — The General Freight Agent or General Live Stock Agent, upon receiv- ing from the Joint Agent, or through the way-bill, notice of Live Stock being shipped against the directions of the Joint Agent, will make the settlement of the rebate thereon with the Commissioner, the voucher to be made out in his favor and the money to be remitted to him, in accordance with the Live Stock Agreement. Seventh. — The General Freight Agent of each road will please instruct all billing agents to carry out the directions of the Joint Agents, in regard to making proper notations upon the way-bill as above specified, and will also give notice to billing agents at rebilling points to copy upon the new way-bill all such notations that are made upon the original way-bill ; and also show on the new way-bill the points from and to which the original bill was made and its number. Eighth. — ^Weekly statements will be sent to the delivering roads from this office, showing in detail all the Live Stock shipped contrary to directions, with the amount of rebate thereon due to the Commissioner. ALBEET FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Chairman. Secretary. Circular No. 360. Issued June 19, 1882. DRATAGB, SWITOHINS OHAKOB3, KTC, AT WESTEEN POINTS. At a meeting of the Trunk Line Executive Committee, held on Thursday, June 1, 1882, the following resolution was unanimously adopted : Resolved, That the Trunk Lines will not participate in the payment of any charges at Western Points for drayage, switching, or for equalizing deliveries, on either Kastbound or Westbound freight. The above resolution will be carried out, commencing with July 1, 1882. _^^^ •^ ALBEET FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Commissioner. Secretary. 102 ClBCULAB No. 361. Issved Jwne 20, 1882. ADVANCE IN WKSTBOUNB BATB9. Commencing Saturday, July I, 1882, the rates on "West- bound freight will be as follows, viz. : New York to Chicago. Ist Class. 2d Class. 3d Class. 4tli C1»SB. Sugar, Holasees and Sjrap. Cents per 100 lbs. 60 50 40 30 25 The rate on Favitig Stone will be the same as the rate on 8^lgar. No rate to any point west of the Western termini of the Trunk Lines to be less than the Cleveland rate. C. W. BULLEN, Secretary. ALBERT EINK, Commissioner. ClECULAE No. 362. Issued June 20, 1882. INSPECTION OP SEED SHIPMENTS. I am requested by the Chicago lines to call the attention of roads running from other Western points, to the necessity of carefully inspecting all shipments of seed for the purpose of preventing Clover, Timothy, Hungarian and Millet, being shipped under the name of " Eape Seed," which, it is claimed, is now frequently done. You will please instruct agents to carefully examine all seed shipments and see that they are as represented by shipper, and billed according to classification. C. W. BULLEN, Secretary. ALBEET EINK, Chairman. 103 {Private. — Not for Publication.) Circular No. 363. Issved June 22, 1882. MAINTENANCE OF TARIFF. rOH THE INFORMATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE JOINT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The following is a copy of a telegram I have this day sent to Mr. C. W. Temple, Joint Agent at Cincinnati, which will explain itself : "I have information that Mr. Burke, of the "Mail Line," has contracted at Owensboro with Hamilton for three hundred hhds. Tobacco at thirty-two cents (four cents less than tariff). " I must ask you to notify Cincinnati roads not to transport any Tobacco from Cincinnati at less than their agreed proportion, and, in case the through rate is not maintained from Owensboro, to request them to withdraw the authority from River lines to issue through bills of lading over their roads. " If the alleged cut is made out of the River proportion the River rate must be reduced at once, to stop that practice. " Please ask Cincinnati roads to give joint notice to that effect, through you, to River connections, and report what action has been taken. Please answer." It will be impossible to maintain rates, except the strictest measures are now taken with the " Mail Line " and other Kiver lines, to prevent demoralization of rates. These lines have too small an interest to be allowed to ruin the revenues of the large railroad property represented on the Joint Executive Committee. I hope that you will give directions requiring the outside Biver lines and railroads to strictly maintain rates, and if they fail to do so' to cut them off from interchange of business under through bills of lading. ALBEET EINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Chairman. Secretary. 104 ClKCULAE No. 364. Issued June 22, 1882. ADDITION TO WESTBOUND CLASSIFICATION. The Eastern Trunk Lines have agreed to the following addition to the classification of Westbound Freight, to take effect on Friday, June 23, 1882 : Monuments, bronze or metal 2 ALBEKT FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Commissioner. Secretary. ClECULAB No. 365. Issved June 24, 1882. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OP ARBITRATION AND METHOD OF PRESENTATION AND PROCEDURE BEFORE THE SAME, The Yote of the Joint Executive Committee, taken as per Circular No. 353, has resulted in the election of Mr. Charles Francis Adams, Jr., as Arbitrator, for the term of one year, commencing on June 1, 1882, and the adoption of the plan for the settlement of all questions of difference between the members of the Joint Executive Committee, submitted for approval as per the above mentioned Circular. Mr. Adams has accepted the appointment. ALBERT FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Chairman. Secretary. 105 ClECULAE No. 366. Issued June 24, 1882. READJUSTMENT OF TOBACCO RATES. J. M. Gulp, Esq., Chairman Tobacco Committee. Bear Sir : Please call together tlie Tobacco Committee, to consider tlie readjustment of Tobacco rates. It has been found that the River lines are cutting the rates out of their proportion. It will be necessary, in accordance with the agreement of March 11, 1881, that the lowest charge made by the Eiver lines should be made the basis of the through rates. It is necessary that you should take prompt action, other- wise the maintenance of rates on Tobacco is made impossible. According to the agreement of the Joint Executive Com- mittee, if any carrier, not represented on the Committee, does not maintain established rates, it becomes the duty of the connecting roads, members of the Committee, to cease inter- change of business with them. (See Proceedings March 2 and 3, page 23.) This applies to the Eiver lines as well as to the Rail lines. Please advise me at the earliest day of the new rates rec- ommended by the Committee upon the above named basis, and in accordance with existing agreements. ALBERT FINK, Chairman. 106 {Private. — Not for Pvhlication.) ClECULAK No. 367. Issued JuTie 24, 1882. ADJUSTMENT OF DIFFEBENTIAL FARES. The Passenger Committee of the Trunk Lines have had under consideration the adjustment of differential fares, and although they have not arrived at any final conclusions, the following is submitted for the consideration of the members of the Joint Executive Committee interested in the subject. The differential fares are to be adjusted according to the value of the accommodations furnished to the public on the different roads and the different trains on the same road. Accordingly it is proposed to make the fares as follows : Prom Chicago to Netv Yoek: Trains without through cars, and ordinary time $20 Trains with through cars, and ordinary time 21 Trains without through ears, and quick time '. 22 Trains with through cars, and quick time 23 to 25 The quick time from Chicago to New York is about twenty-six to thirty hours, and ordinary time is about thirty-seven hours, according to present schedules. From St. Louis to New York : No through cars and ordinary time, and through cars and slow time $24 25 Through cars and ordinary time 26 25 All trains from St. Louis, on present schedules, can be classified in these two classes, except the trains from St Louis via Cincinnati and via Chicago. It is a question to be considered, whether tickets upou these routes should not be with- drawn, in order to prevent " scalping." The ordinary time from St. Louis to New York, under present schedules, is about thirty-nine hours. From Cincinnati to New York : No through cars and ordinary time $18 00 Through cars and ordinary time 19 00 Through cars and quick time 20 50 Through cars and slow time 11 00 No through cars and slow time 16 00 107 All trains on present schedules can be classified under these heads. The ordinary time from Cincinnati to New York is about twenty-six hours, the quick time about twenty-four hours, and the slow time from thirty-two to thirty- four hours. Second Glass trains from Cincinnati to New York ; Quick and ordinary time $16 00 Slow time 14 50 Tlie above adjustment of rates, according to tlie accommo- dation furnished to fke passengers on different trains, is sub- mitted for the consideration of the members of the Committee, who are expected to act upon the same at their next meeting to be called for that purpose, and for the purpose of perfect- ing the Agreement for the Division of Passenger Traffic. It is requested that the matter be thoroughly considered by the members of the Committee, before the meeting, so that prompt action may be taken. How these differential rates are to be put in practice is also to be further considered. No difficulty presents/itself in regard to passengers taking trains at points where the differential, rates are. established, . but it will be difficult to arrange for through passengers from points beyond, and you are requested to take this mat- ter into consideration and suggest such plans as you deem practicable. The question of grading the differential fares from inter- mediate points will also have to be further considered. ALBEET FINK, B. T. Bbydon, Chairman. Secretary. 108 OlECULAE No. 36 8. Issued June 26, 1882. BATES TO MISSOURI BITER POINTS. By agreement with the Southwestern Railway Associa- tion, the following through rates and divisions from New York to Missouri River Points will take effect on July 1, 1882: iBt Class. 3d Class. 3d Class. 4tli Class. Sngar, Molasses and Syrup. Via Chicago— From Chicago to Missouri River Points tec. 60c. 60c. 50c. 43c. 40c. 30c. 30o. 25c From Ifew York to Chicago 25c. Total rate, New York to Missouri River Points $1.36 65c. 71c. $1.10 50c. 60c. 83c. 35c. 48c. 60c. 24c. 36o. 50c Via St. Louis— From East St. Louis to Missouri River Points 20c. 30c. From New York to East St. Louis. . Total rate, New York to Missouri River Points $1.36 $1.10 83c. 60o. 50c. Rates and divisions via all East Mississippi River Points, same as via East St. Louis. The usual differences from other seaboard cities. ALBERT FINK, 0. W. BuLLEN, Gommissicmer. Secretary. 109 CiRCULAE No. 36 9. Issued June 26, 1882. ADDITIONAL POINTS IN NEW KNOLAND OPEN TO BOSTON RATES ON BA8TE0UND PKEIGHT. The Central Vermont E.K. gives notice that the following points are National Despatch and Great Eastern Line billing points, at Boston rates and divisions on Eastbound Freight in any quantity, viz. : North Framinghain, Mass. Acton, Mass. Sudbury, (t Carlisle, North Sudbury, •' Chelmsford, " South Sudbury, ti South Chelmsford, " ALBEET FINK, 0. W. BUTT,F,N, Chairman Secretary. {The divisions given hdow are shown for your private information, and are not to be made public.) CiBCULAE No. 370. Issued June 28, 1882. BATES FROM ATLANTIC GITIEB TO NASHVILLE AND MEMPHIS. The Louisville & Nashville R.B. Company having given notice that they would charge the arbitraries south of Louis- ville, named below, commencing July 1, 1882, and until further notice, the following rates to Nashville and Memphis will be made, as per agreement with the Va., Tenn. & Ga. Air Line : 110 Rates to Nashville, Tenn. Ist Cla'S. 2d Class. 3d Class. 4th Class. 6th Class. Sugar, Molasses and Syrup. Pbom New York : Via LouUvilte. To L. & N. R.B. Depot, Louisville, 69c. 25c. 58c. 20c. 47c. 16c. 37c. 12c. sac From L. & N. R. K. Depot to Nash- ville, Tenn 10c Total rate New York to Nash- ville, Tenn 94c. 68c. 88c. 78c. 57c. 23c. 63c. 46c. 19c. 49c. 34c. 15c. 42c. Via maneville. To Evansville, Ind 29c From Evansville, Ind., to Nash- ville, Tenn 13c Total rate New York to Nash- ville, Tenn Via Va., Tenn. & Ga. Air Line 96c. 86c. SOc. 72c. 65c. 60c. 49c. 48c. 46c. 42c. 41c. Rates to Memphis, Tenx. Feom New York : Tia Louisville. To L.&N.E.E. Depot, Louisville, Ky From L. & N. R.K. Depot, to , Memphis, Tenn Total rate New York to Mem- phis, Tenn. ^ ' , Tia Fvansville. To Evansville, Ind From Evansville, Ind., to Mem- phis, Tenn Total rate New York to Mem- phis, Tenn FiaVa., Tenn. & Ga. Air Line 1st Class. 69c. 30c. Class. 99c. 68c. 83c. $1 01 91c. 58c. 24c. 82c. 27c. 84c. 76c. 3d Class. 4th Class. 47c. 37c. 20c. 16c. 67c. 46c. 23c. 69c. 63c. 53c. 34c. 19c. 53c. 51c. 5th Class. 49c. Sugar, Molasses and Syrup. 32c. 18c. 44c. 29c. 15c. 44c. 42c. The usual differences from other seaboard cities. The difference of two cents per 100 lbs. on first,.second and third classes against the route via Evansville, will be absorbed by the P., D. & E. E.E., making the through rate the same via Louisville or Evansville. ALBEET FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Cwnmissioner. Secretary. Ill ClECULAB No. 371. Issued June 29, 1882. SHIPMENTS OP HtGHWlNES, ETC., TRANSPORTED IN BOND. At a meeting of the Trunk Line Executive Committee, lield on "Wednesday, June 28, 1882, the following resolution was adopted : Resolved, That on and after July 15, 1882, the practice of the railroad com- panies acting as sureties for shippers of Highwines transported iti bond will be discontinued. aijBeet fink, 0. "W. BuLLEN, Chairman. Secretary. ClECULAE No. 372. Issued June 30, 1882. RATES ON SUGAR, MOLASSES AND STRUP TO MISSOURI RIVER POINTS. Attention is called to Circular N. S. 20, of the Southwestern Hallway Association, dated July 1, 1882, which gives the rates West of Chicago and Mississippi Eiver Points on Sugar, Molasses and Syrup, L. C. L., from the seaboard, and destined to Missouri Eiver Points, as five cents per 100 lbs. higher th.&n the car load rate. The rates on Sugar, Molasses and Syrup, given in Joint Executive Committee Circular No- 368, apply, therefore, only to car load shipments, the rate on less than car loads being 55 cents through, divided as follows : 30 cents to East Mis- sissippi Eiver points, and 25 cents beyond. ALBEET FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, ' Commissioner. /Secretary. 112 ClECULAE No. 373. Issued July 1, 1882. REQUEST FOR YOTE ON THE ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OP THE CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE. At a meeting of the Classification Committee, held at Chicago, June 22, 1882, the following additions to changes in, and erasures from, the " Official Classification of East- bound Freight," were agreed upon, and are herewith sub- mitted for the vote of the Joint Executive Committee. Please record your vote upon the enclosed blank, and re- turn the same to this office at your earliest convenience, so that the ]:e commendations of the Classification Committee, if adopted, can take effect at an early date, of which due notice will be given. ALBERT FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Chairman. Secretary. REPORT OF CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE. Additions to Classifioation : Bags and bagging, in bundles, L. C. L 1 Same, in bundles, C. L 5 Same, in bales or rolls, L 0. L 4 Same, in bales or rolls, C. L 6 Bag Holders, iron, in boxes 2 Bells, C. R I Bells, iron. Hangers and Clappers detached, and tied, in bundles or boxed, 0. R., L. C. L. 4 Cannel Coal, C. L g Coal, in bbls, or casks 6 Copper, Oxide, in bbls 7 Cord Binding, in bales or boxes, L. C. L 5 Same, C. L g Copying Presses, C. R 1 Same, 0. R., L. 0. L 3 Same, 0. R., C. L g Beds, Folding, 0. R. (under head of Furniture) 1 (Under head of Glass of all kinds, except Looking Glass) when boxes are of such size that they can be loaded in box cars, 0. R. breakage, C. L 7 113 Additions to CLASsiriOATiON — Continued. Handles, Axe, Pick, Hand Spikes, etc., not boxed, bundled or racked, C. L 9 Iron Vault Linings, in small sections, that can be loaded in box cars, L. 0. L 1 Same, in sections, needing open cars, L. C. L 5 Same, C. L , 1 Ordnance Stores, 0. L 4 Shoddy, in bales 3 Sieves, tin rims, nested and boxed, L. 0. L 2 Same, C. L 6 Telephone Instruments and Boxes, boxed, 0. R., L. C. L 3 Same, 0. E., C. L 4 Tiling, Floor, Marble, Plain or Encaustic, in pkgs., 0. B. break- age, C. L 1 Wire for Fences, C. L 1 "Wire, Telegraph, C. L '7 Wooden Tooth Picks and Cigar Lighters, in boxes or bbls 6 Zinc, Oxide, in bbls 7 Erasures from Classification: Bags, in bundles 1 Bags and Bagging, in bales or rolls 6 Bells, Iron, 0. R., L. C. L 3 Copying Presses, boxed 2 Same, not boxed I Lead, White, in kegs 6 Tripe, pickled, in kegs or bbls., C. L 6 Chaises in Classification: • Bromide, in iron drums, same as Acid. Changed to read : Bromide, in iron drums, 0. R. 4 'Bullion, Base, value not to exceed $100.00 per net ton, fixed rate, Chicago to New York, 30o. per 100 lbs., and from other points on the agreed percentage basis. Changed to read : ■^ Bullion, Base, value not to exceed $100.00 per net ton, fixed rate, Chicago to New York, 30c. per 100 lbs., in G. L., and from other points on the agreed percentage basis. This rate to be good during the calendar year. Calamine 10 Changed to read : [ Calamine. See Ore, Silver, etc. Coal, C. L 8 Changed to read : [ Coal (except Cannel), C. L Special. 114 Changhs in Classification — Omtimied. Coke, C. L 8 Qhcmged to read : . Coke, C. L. Special. f Copper Matte or Ingots. Same change as is made in Bullion. I Copper Residue. [ ' Same chaiige as is made in BiiUion. r Excelsior, C. L., actual weight 4 i Changed to read ;....... ( Excelsior, 0. L., actual weight 5 f Furniture, oar loads (except bedsteads, common, in white or 1 ' stained), released, actual weight 3 ■{ Ghcmged to read : I Furniture, car -loads (except bedsteads, common, in white or i|_ stained,- and chairs), released, actual weight 3 (jas Pipe and Gas Retorts, iron 6 Changed to read : Gas retorts, iron 6 {Glassware, not otherwise specified, 0. R., C. L 6 Changed to read : Glassware, not otherwise specified, 0. R., C. L. (See Rule 14), 6 f Glass of all kinds, except, Looking Glass. I When boxes are of such size that they can be loaded in I box cars, actual weight. . . . . , 6 I Changed to read : • I When boxes are of such size that they can be loaded in i^ box cars, 0. R. breakage, L. C. L 6 ■f Glass, Looking, boxed, 3 feet and over in length, and under 5Jx7, 0. R Dl Changed to read : Glass, Looking, boxed, 3 feet and over in length, and under SJ X 7, 0. R 1\ f Handles, Axe, Pick, Hand Spikes, Broom, Spade, Plow, Hoe, J Mop, boxed, bundled or racked, 0. L 6 I Changed to read : I Same 7 Hides, dry, loose or in bundles 1 J Changed to read : Hides, dry, loose or in bundles or sacks. 1 ^ li Iron Casks or Drums for importing Glycerine, L. C. L Dl i Changed to read : \ Same 1 115 Changes m Classification — Continued. -Machinery, over 3,000 lbs., and L. 0. L, heavy, compaolily ' in boxes 3 Changed to read : , \ Machinery, heavy, weighing 3,000 lb3, or over to each machine, I with connections and detachable parts removed and L boxed, 0. R., L. C. L •. . 3 I Mineral Water, in glass, prepaid, < Changed to read : ( Mineral Water, in glass,- prepaid or guaranteed . I Mineral Water, in jacket cans, prepaid, -j Changed to read : ( Mineral Water, in jacket cans, prepaid or guaranteed. Mineral Water, in Wood, prepaid, L. 0. L.', Changed to read : Mineral Water, in Wood, prepaid or guaranteed, L. C. L. f Ore, Silver, Lead, Antimony or Copper, value not to exceed $100 per net ton, fixed rate Chicago to New York, 30 cts: per 100 lbs., and from other points on the agreed per- centage basis. Changed to read : j Ore, Silver, Lead, Antimony, Zinc or Copper, and Calamine, value not to exceed $100 per net ton, fixed rate Chicago to New York, 30 cts. per 100 lbs., in C. L., and from other points on the agreed percentage basis. This rate to be 1_ good during the calendar year. ' Rags, pressed in bales, C. L , 1 Changed to read : Rags, pressed in bales, C. L., subject to Rule 14, Rule 16 not to apply 7 f Seed, in bulk, not taken. Changed to read: Seed (except Flax seed), in bulk, not taken ; Flax seed in car loads may be taken in bulk, at Owner's Risk of leakage, when c«rsare securely lined by and at the expense of the [ shipper. Tripe, pickled, in kegs or bbls. L. C. L 3 Changed to read: Tripe, pickled, in kegs or bbls 7 Wagon and Carriage Bows and Wheels, L. C. L., Gha/nged to read : Wagon and Carriage Bosvs, Gears and Wheels, L. 0. L. 116 Changes in Classification — Continued. EULB 3 — r Changed to read : Agents at point of shipment will take care to assure them- selves that contents of packages are actually what they purport to be, and if they have reason to suspect that an attempt is being made to deceive the carrier, or avoid proper classification, will require an inspection of contents, or other sufficient evidence that they are correctly described, hefore receipting for same. The rule in regard to small shipments reads — " No single shipment of any class taken for less than 100 lbs." Changed to read : No single shipment of any class taken for less than 100 lbs. in the class to which it belongs, and no shipment to be charged less than 25 cents. Added to Rule 14 : Glassware, not otherwise specified ; Rags, pressed in bales. Communications in regard to the following articles, after full discussion, were laid on the table, and the Secretary requested to notify the parties that it is not deemed advisable to make any change in the present classification, viz. : Iron Safes, Show Oases, Electric Light Carbons, Unwashed Wool, Buggies, Boxed Wagons, L. 0. L., Paper Pails. Communications from Cincinnati and Chicago, in regard to classification of Alco- hol, Whiskies, Highwines, etc., in less than car loads, were fully discussed, and it was decided that, inasmuch as the rate on car loads will be fully restored on July 1, it would not be expedient at the present time to make any change in the rate for less than car loads. Communications from the following parties, Joel Hayden Brass Company, and Detroit Bronze Company, laid over until next meeting, in order that further infor- mation may be obtained in regard to the articles on which classification is desired. Resolved, That Regular meetings of the Classification Committee be fixed for December, March, June and September, unless other meetings are called by the Commissioner, the Chairman to give at least ten (10) days' notice of time and place, when practicable. Resolved, That this classification take effect seven (V) days after the notice of adoption by the Joint Executive Committee is received by the Secretary of the Committee, so as to give time for distribution of same. Respectfully submitted, F. H. KINGSBURr, J. T. R. McKay, Chairma/n. Secretary. 117 ClBCULAE No. 374. Issued July 1, 1882. UNIFORM TEBMINAL CHABSEB ON GRAIN AT THE ATLANTIC SEABOARD CITIES. At a meeting of the Trunk Line Executive Committee, held on June 29, 1882, at which the Grand Trunk, New York Cen- tral & Hudson Eiver, New York, Lake Erie & Western, Pennsylvania, Baltimore & Ohio, Central Vermont, Fitch- burg, Boston & Albany, and New York &, New England Eail- road Companies were represented, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : First. — That, until otherwise agreed, the charges on Grain starting from the west on or after July 10, 1882, and delivered direct from elevator at Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, shall be one and one quarter {\}4) cents per bushel for elevating, weighing, spouting to ship, and ten (10) days' storage. Second. — That, on Grain delivered otherwise than direct from elevators at Bos- ton, the charges for elevating, lighterage, etc. (exclusive of trimming), shall not be less than one and one quarter (IJ^) cents per bushel. But at New York, the present system in regard to such Grain shall remain in effect, and at Philadelphia and Baltimore, the charge, including delivery on board vessels and trimming, shall be the same as at New York. Third. — That, in making through rates to points beyond the seaboard ports from common points west, there shall be added to the inland and ocean charges one and one quarter (IJ^) cents per bushel, to be shown on bill of lading, which charge shall cover the above named work, and not include the cost of trimming. ALBEET FINK, C. W. BuiiLEN, Chairman. Secretary. ClECXJLAE No. 375. Issued My 8, 1882. RATES TO EAST MISSISSIPPI RIVER POINTS ON TEXAS BOSINEaS. Commencing July 7, 1882, the rates from the seaboard cities to aU East Mississippi Eiver Points (East Burlington, Quincy, East Keokuk, East Hannibal, East Louisiana and Alton) on business destined to points in Texas, will be the same as to East St. Louis. ALBEET FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Commissiatmr. Rp/vrpin.rii. 118 CiRCULAB No. 376. Issued Jvly 12, 1882. ADDITIOHAt POINT IN NEW ENGLAND OPEN TO BOSTON RATES ON EASTBOUND FREIGHT. The Fitchburg Eailroad Company gives notice that South Framingham, Mass., is now open as a through billing point via that road, at Bos- ton rates and divisions, on Eastbound Freight in any quan- tity. ALBEET FINK, C. W. BULLEN, Chairman. Secretary. ClKCULAE No. 377.' Issiied July 13, 1882. ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OP COTTON RATES. For the information of the members of the Joint Execu- tive Committee, the following correspondence regarding the establishment and maintenance of cotton rates from Memphis is published. ALBEET FINK, C. W. BuJXEN, Chairman. Secretary. (Copy.) Mr. J. M. Gulp, New Yore, April 19, 1882. Louisville, Ky. : The Trunk Lines intend to take final steps now to restore Cotton rates. They propose to issue tariff commencing May 1, and exact their full proportion of the established rates from all points of the country. I wish you as- Chairman of the Committee, to inform me at once of the highest rate that can be made in competition with New Orleans, and what is the position of the " Va. Air Line." The Trunk Lines will maintain any rates, and cause their Western connections to do the same, that may be fixed. Please answer to-day, as definite action will be taken to-morrow. (Signed,) ALBERT PINK. 119 (Copy of Telegram.) Albert Fink, Cleveland, Ohio, M4T 2, 1882. New York : The C, C, C. & I., Gin., Ham. & Dayton, and Louisville & Nashville roads will adopt and maintain the following rates on Cotton, if approved by the Joint Execu- tive Committee and maintained by other lines : To New York from Memphis, all-rail, fifty-seven cents, rail and water, fifty-five cents. The C, H. & D. to issue all-rail bills of lading via river at all-rail rate, effect its own insurance with insurance companies, paying the actual cost of insurance to Cincinnati and Cairo out of the through rate, until it gives notice to the con- trary. St. Louis, all-rail, forty-nine cents; East St. Louis, forty-five cents; Cairo, forty-seven cents ; Evansville, forty-five cents ; Louisville, New Albany and Jeffersonville, forty- three cents ; Cincinnati, forty cents. These rates all include cost of compressing. On Compressed Cotton coming by River : B. St. Louis depot, thirty cents ; Cairo depot, thirty cents ; Evansville depot, thirty cents j Louisville, New Albany, Jeffersonville, and Cincinnati depots, twenty-seven cents. Hannibal, same as St. Louis ; East Hannibal, same as Bast St. Louis. The Louisville and Nashville roads will endeavor to have the rates from Memphis adopted by the Memphis and Charleston road at once. Mr. Gulp and Mr. McLeod are both here. (Signed,) 0. B. SKINNER. (Copy of Telegram.) Albert Pink, Louisville, May 3, 1882. ' Gommissioner : All-rail rates, including cost of compressing, agreed to by Mr. Skinner, Mr. McLeod and myself, are: From Memphis, fifty-seven cents; St. Louis, forty-nine cents; East St. Louis, forty-five cents ; Cairo, forty-seven cents ; Evansville, forty-^ five cents ; Louisville, New Albany and Jeffersonville, forty-three cents ; Cincin- nati, forty cents. Rail and water, Memphis, fifty-five cents. The rates on Compressed Cotton shipped from Memphis by boat are as follows : From the depots at Cairo and Evansville, thirty cents; Louisville, New Albany, Jeffersonville and Cincinnati, twenty-seven cents. The net rate on Compressed Cotton from Bast St. Louis and Bast Hannibal, thirty cents. Hannibal, same as St. Louis. The C, H. & D. road agrees that it will use the all-rail rate from Memphis via Cairo or Cincinnati, by river, effecting its own insurance and paying cost of same to the insurance companies. The rates from Cincinnati and Louisville on the Memphis Cotton, are made the same, be- cause the boat will take it to Cincinnati as cheaply as to Louisville or New Albany, (Signed,) J. M. GULP. 120 (Copy of Telegram.) Albert Fink; Cleyeland, Ohio, Mat 3, 1882. Tour telegram received. The figures as given to you were those agreed upon here and were the only ones that Mr. Gulp would accept, because he desired to make it an impossibility that the River lines should have excess revenue from which to pay rebates to shippers. Eemembering myself that you had said to me that I was the only obstacle in the way of a restoration of Cotton rates, I acquiesced in that which was agreed upon by Mr. Gulp and Mr. McLeod, Mr. Gulp seemed fully impressed with the idea that if Cincinnati were put in a position where they could not cut, the balance would go all right, he knowing, and I also, that the regular Cincinnati line of boats will deliver Cotton at Cincinnati, as cheap as they will at Cairo or Evansville. The basis used heretofore on which to make up rates was thrown overboard, and the one idea I expressed predominated. For any change I think you had better go to Mr. Gulp direct. Whatever he may consent to will be satisfactory to ua. (Signed,) 0. B. SKINNER. (Copy.) Albert Fine, Esq., Cincinnati, Ohio, Mat 11, 1882. Commissioner, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir : Referring to Mr. Skinner's message to you from Cleveland, May 1, of which the following is an extract : "The C., C, 0. & I., C, H. & D., and L. & N. roads will adopt and maintain the following rates on Cotton if approved by the Joint Executive Committee and maintained by other linos : to New York from MemphiH, all-rail, fifty-seven cents ; rail and water, fifty-five cents. The C, H. & D. to issue all-rail bills of lading via river at all-rail rate, effect its own insurance with insurance companies, paying the actual cost of insurance to Cincinnati and Cairo, out of the through rate until it gives notice to the contrary." It was understood in this interview between Mr. Gulp, Mr. Skinner and myself, that we were to pay the actual cost of insurance on Cotton from Memphis, to Cincinnati out of the all-rail rate. This was assented to because we showed that the two (2) cents allowed between the all-rail rates and the water rates, did not cover the cost to Cincinnati. . What I wish now to know is, whether we are to way-bill this difl:erenoe of insurance out of the through rate, and whether the Trunk Lines will accept our billing if so done ? Tours truly, (Signed,) A. H. MoLEOD, G. F. A. 121 (Copy.) A. H. McLeod, Esq., New Toek, Mat 13, 1882. G. F. A., a, H. & D. R.R., Cincinnati, Ohio. Dear Sir : X am in receipt of your favor of 11th inst., referring to the proper method of settling advances made by your company for account of cost of insur- ance on Cotton shipments from Memphis to the seaboard via river to Cincinnati and Cairo, on ^ bills of lading issued by your company. The shipments should be way-billed at the regular all-rail through rate, and vouchers for the cost of insurance sent me for approval, after which they can be paid and prorated between the roads in interest. Tery respectfully, (Signed,) ALBERT PINK, Gommissioner. (Copy of Telegram.) Cincinnati, Ohio, July 10, 1882. A. Pink : "We have billed Foreign Cotton from Memphis as follows : through, fifty- seven cents; compress, fifteen cents; insurance, five; transfer, three; boat, eleven and one third ; east, twenty-two and two thirds. It is on through bill lading, and is divided in accordance with agreement that we should pay insurance out of rate; the boat received one third (J) the rate in accordance with percentages arranged with them. This Cotton is stopped by con- nections, and is delayed. Please instruct Canada Southern to receive and for- ward it. (Signed,) A. H. McLEOD. (Copy of Telegram.) New Tohk, July 11, 1882. A. H. MoLeod, Esq., Cincinnati, Ohio : I have your telegram in regard to billing Cotton. We are strictly car- rying out the agreement made by Messrs. Skinner, Gulp and yourself, which was telegraphed to me by Mr. Skinner, under date of May 2. It fixes the rate from Cincinnati to New York at twenty-seven cents. In regard to insurance, it " The Cincinnati, Hamilton k Dayton agrees that it will use the all-rail rate from Memphis via Cairo or Cincinnati by river, effecting its own insurance and paying cost of same to the insurance company." I can give no other directions than those in accordance with the published tariff, and agreement made by yourself. (Signed,) ALBERT PINK. 122 (Copy of Telegram.) New York, July 10, 1882. Mr. J. M. CcLP, Louisville, Ky. Mr. McLeod, of the C, H. k D. Road, gays that you understood that he had a prorating arrangement with the packet boats. Was that not part of your agreement that there should be a fixed rate for the Packet Co. on Memphis business, and that the rates should not be so large as to permit of their being cut? Was this not a positive agreement ? (Signed,) ALBERT FINE. (Copy of Telegram.) Louisville, July 11, 1883. A. Fink : Tes, air ; it was a positive agreement. Mr. McLeod for some time contended that he had a prorating arrangement with the boats, and must prorate with them, finally, when Mr. Skinner, ofEering to charge a fixed rate for the C, C, 0. & I., and upon Mr. Skinner and me urging Mr. McLeod to charge a fixed arbitrary, as necessary to a maintenance of agreed rates, he consented to do^ it until further notice. This agreement was clear. If he remembers the conver- sation he will verify my statement. (Signed,) J. M. GULP. (Copy of Telegram.) Albert Fink : Louisville, Ky., July 12, 1882. I have a letter from T. S. Davant, proposing to reduce rate on Cotton from Memphis to New York to forty-five cents, on account of Captain Hart taking Cotton via Cincinnati and via Cairo at cut rates. Mr. Davant does not fur- nish any proof, but says he knows rates are out. Has any action been taken on Mr. Davant's telegram, declining to agree to maintain any rates as long as Captain" Hart represents the Trunk Lines at Memphis ? (Signed,) J. M. GULP. (Copy of Telegram.) New York, July 13, 1882. Mr. J. M. Gulp, Louisville, Ky. : I think there is no doubt now that we will be able to stop cutting rates from Memphis on Cotton by the C, H. & D. R.R. A large amoiint of Cotton evidently taken, if not at cut rates, at a division of rate contrary to the agreement, which enabled the parties to pay rebates, has been stopped, and full proportion from 123 Cincinnati is being enforced. I think you had better counsel Mr. Bpvant not to reduce rates at present, as T now feel sure we can maintain rates, Hart or no Hart. I shall make another effort to see whether the Executive Committee can control this business and carry out its agreement. If this cannot be done, I will let you know, and Mr. Davant can then take such measures as he may think necessary to protect himself against the bad faith of some of his competitors. (Signed,) ALBERT PINK. New York, July 13, 1882. To the Members of the Joint Executive Committee. Gentlemen: Mr. T. S. Davant, General Freight Agent of the Memphis & Charleston Railroad, proposes to reduce the Cotton rate from Memphis to New York to forty-five cents per 100 lbs., owing to the non-maintenance of the Cotton rates from Memphis over the Trunk Lines, agreed upon through this office in May last. In the foregoing correspondence is given the agreement made by Messrs. Skinner, Culp and McLeod, in relation to the restoration of Cotton rates on May 8, to which agreement the Memphis & Charleston Railroad consented upon the assurance from this office that Cotton rates would be maintained. The Memphis & Charleston Railroad has taken the position that, as long as Mr. Hart is employed on commission by any of the Trunk Lines, it will be impos- sible to maintain rates. The correspondence held upon this subject shows that, although the through rates from Memphis were nominally maintained upon Cotton shipments, the di- vision of the rate was made in direct violation of the agreement with Mr. Culp and Mr. Davant, and the other roads, and without authority from the Trunk Lines. It was also shown that instead of thirty-two (32) cents being charged from Cincinnati to Boston points, according to that agreement, the rail lines were allowed only twenty-four cents — three cents being allowed for rebate, three cents for commission, and two cents more to the River lines than the rate upon which the through rate was based; and that Cotton that should have been billed at thirty-six cents, including arbitraries, was billed at twenty-four cents. Mr. A. H. McLeod, General Freight Agent of the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Day- ton Railroad, explains in his letter to me of July 6, that these divisions were made by a new chief clerk, who inadvertently continued the billing instructions for rates made when everything was "at sea" in Memphis, and that on account of his being so much occupied with other matters, this inadvertency was not discov- ered until Mr. McLeod's attention was called to it by my letter of June 24, although the agreement which he made with the other companies was to have taken effect on May 8. It further appears, from Mr. McLeod's telegram of July 1 0, that he continued to disregard the agreement made, by requesting the Trunk Lines to accept a rate of twenty-two and two thirds cents on Cotton from Memphis to New York, instead of twenty-seven cents, the rate agreed upon. 124 All of this shows that the charge made by Mr. Dayant, that the agreement is not being carried out; is fully sustained, and that he is justified in reducing the rate to such a figure as will put him upon an equal footing with the Trunk Lines. I have informed Mr. Davant that, in view of the fact that the Trunk Lines and their connections disapprove of the division of rate made by Mr. McLeod, and are determined to enforce the agreement in letter and spirit, I believe that here- after rates will be strictly maintained, and have requested him not to take any action reducing the rate until it has been fully established that it is impossible for the Trunk Lines to enforce any agreement which may be entered into by them through this office, and of which fact I have promised that I will give him due notice. Attention is called to the fact that the Joint Executive Committee, at its meet- ing held on October 22, 18'79, passed the following resolution (see page 66, Pro- ceedings Joint Executive Committee, 1879;: W/iereas, In the past season the payment of commissions to agents has, in our opinion, tended greatly to disturb the rates on Cotton out of Memphis, and being, in our opinion, wrong in principle and demoralizing in effect; therefore. Resolved, That no agents shall be employed except on salaries, and that nothing having a tendency to in any way demorahze or disturb the Cotton business out of Memphis, shall be permitted. These resolutions have been violated, and the Southern lines with whom the agreement was made for the maintenance of Cotton rates, have a right to demand, as they now do, that no commission agents shall be employed ; and it is the duty of the Trunk Lines and the Executive Committee, to see that this agreement is fully enforced ; if not, due notice should be given by them to the Southern lines, that they are not in a position to enforce their agreements. Respectfully, ALBERT PINK, Gommisssoner. ClEOULAE No. 378. Issued Jvly 14, 1882. TABIFP RATES NOT TO BB GUARANTEED FOR MORE THAN TEN DATS. It having been reported that contracts at present tariff fates have been made on shipments of Grain, to be forwarded during the month of August, attention is called to the follow- ing resolution, adopted June 5, 1879, which shovkl he strictly adhered to : Resolved, That hereafter notice shall be given of an increase in rates ten days in advance, and that no contracts or arrangements shall be made as to duration or quantities of shipments, that will prevent, the increased rates being put into effect at the specified time by all roads. AliBEET FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Chairman. Secretary. 125 ClKCULAE No. 379. Issued JxHy 15, 1882. CALL FOR MEETING OP THE JOINT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Meetings of the Joint Executive Committee, and Sub-Com- mittees, will be held at this office on the following days : On TiKsday, Jvly 25 : The Chicago Committee will meet at 11 o'clock a. m., to transact business as per Circular Letter of July 1st. On Wednesday, Jvly 26 : The Joint Executive Committee will meet at 11 o'clock a. m. The St. Louis Committee will meet at 2 o'clock p. m. on the same day, for the purpose of transacting business as per Circular Letter of July 1st. On Thursday, Jvly 27 : The Joint Executive Committee will meet at 11 o'clock a. m. The principal subjects to be considered are — First. — Division of traffic from points agreed upon at meeting of March 3, 1882 (see Proceedings, Section 143, page 32). The Chairman of each Committee should be prepared to make reports. Second. — Consideration of the necessary measures to be adopted, to insure the strict maintenance of tariffs from all points. Third. — Tarififs to be established and division of through rates to be agreed upon from all points where at present no agreements exist. On Friday July 28 : The Joint Executive Committee will meet at 11 o'clock a. m., to consider the question of differential faresj, and to com- plete the Agreement for Division of Passenger Earnings. ALBEET FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Chairman. Secretary. 126 Circular No. 380. Issued Jvly 19, 1882. DIVISION OF COTTON KATE BAST OF CINCINNATI. For your information, tlie following correspondence bear- ing on division of Cotton rate from Memphis, is sent to you : (Copy of Telegram.) A. Fink, Commissioner, Cincinnati, July 18, 1882. New York: Give the divisions, as you understand they should be made, on all-rail rate sixty- two cents, Memphis to Boston, on shipments made by C, H. & D. and river ; and the insurance, five cents, paid by C, H. & D. (Signed,) A. H. McLEOD. (Copy of Telegram.) Mr. a. H. McLeod, New York, July 19, 1882. Cincinnati, 0. : Rate of sixty-two cents on Cotton from Memphis to Boston should be divided as follows : Thirty-two cents to the railroads east of Cincinnati, two cents for insurance. The additional insurance, if any, to be paid by you, and settled by voucher to be prorated from Cincinnati. This is according to my understanding of the agreement you made with Messrs. Skinner and Gulp, as explained by correspondence, a copy of which was sent you. (Signed,) ALBERT PINK. Keferring to the correspondence as per Circular 377, page 120, it will appear that it was agreed that full all-rail rate should be charged upon river and rail shipments, and that the insurance should be paid by the line north of the river. As there is already two cents included in the all-rail rate, applicable to insurance, the proper way of billing Cotton from Cinclonati is to add this two cents to the established propor- tion east of Cincinnati, making it twenty-nine cents to New York, and then have Mr. McLeod furnish the voucher for .actual insurance paid, which vouchers should be prorated east of Cincinnati. Where Cotton by water and rail is only billed at twenty- seven cents "to New York, in making insurance settlements, of course, two cents per hundred must be deducted from the actual cost of insurance, and the remainder be prorated east of Cincinnati. ALBERT FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Chairman. Secretary. 127 CiBCULAB No. 381. — Joint Executive Committee. Oppioe oethe Chairman, i 346 Beoadway, New York, July 20, 1882. [ BATEB ON TOBACCO. At the meeting of tlie Committee on Tobacco Rates, held at Louisville, Ky., July 3, 1882, the following rates on Tobacco were recommended, which will take effect on Monday, July 24, 1882 : TjNMANUFAOTnEED ToiSACOO, AND TOBACCO STEMS, IN HOGSHEADS OR CASES. i Ches. & Ohio R'y. OnB.L., On B. L., Fkom Eailroad DEPbTS AT— 'Tiot cover- covering Hail and ing Ins. on Ohio Ely. Ins. on All Rail. Water. Ohio Eiv. Per 100 lbs. Per 100 lbs. Per 100 lbs. Per 100 lbs. East St. Louis to New York. 361^ ets. 321^ eta. 341^ CtS. East Hannibal to 3634 " 32J^ " 341^ '• ■Quincy to " 361,^ " 321^ " U}4 " East Burlington to " 36>^ " 321^ " si'A " East Keokuk. to " 361^ " 321^ " 34K " Rock Island to 361^ " 321^ " 3i% '■ Bast Louisiana to 36>^ " 323^ " ■6iy^ " -Cincinnati to " 25 21 " 23 Louisville to " 28 24 26 JeffersoQville to " 28 24 " 26 New Albany to " 28 24 26 Bvansville to " 33 1 29 " Cairo. to " 38 46 34 42 . " 36 Ota. Clarksville, Tenn to " 44 Paducah to " 41 " 39 uts. 40 37 38 " 39 " Unioiitown, Ky to '' 40 ■Owenaboro - ... .'to " 38 CtS. 38 36 " 36 34 34 ". 36 " Henderson to " 36 Ohio River Landings 1 between Louisville ^.^ „ 36 " 34 " 36 " and Evansville, ex- j cept Owensboro. ... J -Ohio River Landings ] between EvansvlUe 1 ^^ „ and Paducah, except ' Henderson 40 38 40 Landings on Cumbef- 1 land River, below [■ to " 44 " 42 44 " Clarksville, Tenn . . . ) Landings on Tennes- 1 see River, below v to " 44 " 42 " 44 " Johnsonville, Tenn. ) I/andings on Green ^ i. River j 451^ CtS. 46K " 4IJi " 43K " 128 The Committee also adopted the following resolution : Resolved, That the Chesapeake & Ohio Eailway wUl maintain a two cent differ- ential, via rail and ocean, insured, from rail points on Ohio Elver to Eastern cities, and a four cent differential, uninsured, on the Ohio River, under all rail rates from Ohio River points, on business taken via Packet and Huntington. ALBEET FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Chairman. Secretary. Circular No. 382. Issued July 24, 1882. SEAEOAKD BLEVATOK CHARGES ON EXPORT GRAIN FORWARDED ON THKOnGH BILLS OP LADING. In order to secure uniformity in making elevator charges on Export Bills of Lading, you will please be guided by the following rates per hundred pounds, for each kind of Grain, as adopted by the Chicago Committee : '"^lieat 2^!^ cents. Corn 2+ " Rye 2\ " Barley 2^«^ " Oats 3 8 u ALBEET FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Chairman. Secr-etary. 129 ClECULAE No. 383. Issiied Jidy 25, 1882. RATES TO MISSOCKI RITER POINTS. By agreement with the Southwestern Eailway Association, the following through rates and divisions from New York to Missouri Eiver Points will take effect on August 1, 1882 : Classes. 1. 2. 3. 4. Sugar, Molasses and Syrup. C. L. Via Chicago — From Chicago to Missouri River Points. From New York to Chicago 81c. 60c. 65c. 50c. 48c. 40e. 32c. 30c. 28c. 25c. Total rate, New Torlc to Missouri $1.41 TOO. 11c. $1.15 55c. 60c. 88c. 40c. 48o. 62c. 26c. 36c. 53c, Via St. Louis— From East St. Louis to Missouri River ?3c. From New York to East St. Louis ' 30c. Total rate, New York to Missouri $1.41 $1.15 88c. 62c. 53c. Eates west of Chicago and Mississippi Eiver on Sugar, Syrups and Molasses, L. C. L., from the seaboard, and des- tined to Missouri Eiver points, are fovr cents higher than the car load rate, making the through rate on less than car loads fifty-seven cents. Eates and divisions via all East Mississippi Eiver points, same as via East St. Louis. The usual differences from other seaboard cities. G. W. BULLEN, Secretary. ALBEET FINK, Commissioner. 130 ClKCULAB No. 384. Issued July 25, 1882. CHANGE IN -WESTBOUND CLASSIFICATION. The Eastern Trunk Lines have agreed to the folio-wing change in the classification of Westbound freight, to take effect Wednesday, July 26, 1882 : T%e present classification is : Potatoes, common, 0. L. 4 Potatoes, common, L. C. L 3 Potatoes, sweet, bbls., prepaid, 0. R., 4 C. W. BULLEN, Secretary. Changed to read : Potatoes, 0. R., C. L 4 Potatoes, 0. R., L. C. L 3 ALBEET FINK, Commissioner. PROCEEDINGS 91 Uli rr MEETING IN NEW YORK, JULY 26 and 27, 1882. NEW YORK : RUSSELL BROTHERS, PRINTERS, 17, 19, 21, 23 ROSE STREET. 1882. ^ r Mi ■ 1 ;i ;r .i ;rr Pboceedings op the Joint Executive Committee, at a Meeting held at the Office of the Chairman, New YoEK, July 26 and. 27, 1882. The following companies were represented Baltimore & Ohio, .... Boston & Albany, Boston, Hoosac Tunnel & West., Cleve., Col., Cin. & Ind., Det., Grand Haven & Mil., Fitchburg, Grand Trunk, . . • Grand Eapids &: Ind., Great Western, .... Ind. & St. Louis, . . . Lake Erie £>GEE DEPT.) FROM OCTOBER 3, TO TUEr-DAT, OCTOBEK lO, 18^2. The reports of sales of tickets at DitFerential Fare Points, called for by tlie resolution of the Joint Executive Commit- tee, of August 25, 1882, and si^ecially rec^uested by letter of September 1, 1882, have not yet been received fifom all the roads, and, on account of the difficult}- of ^jetting reports for the month of September in time for ci m.-^iileration at the meeting appointed for October 3. that meeting is hereby post- poned to Tuesday. October 10, 1882, with the request that the reports above referred to, from January- 1, 1881, to Sep- tember 1, 1882, be immediately foi-warded to this office, and that the reports for the month of September, 1882, be fur- nished this office on or before Friday, October 6. The division of earnings under the atci'eement will also be considered at the meeting of October 10. AI.BEET ITSK, K. T. Bkydon, Cliairmon. CrRGciAB Xo. 409. Issued S'^jit'-iidier 26, 1882. BKQFEST >OE TOTK OS THE ADOPTIOS OF THE RKPOBT ur THE CI_^ - - mcATlON COMMITTEE. The Classification Committee present the following report, showing their action at the meeting held at Cleveland, Sep- tember 20, 1882, and recommending certain additions to, changes in, and erasures from the "' Official Classification of Eastbound Freight," which recommendations ai-e herewith submitted for the vote of the Joint Executive Committee. Please record your vote upon the enclosed blank, and re- turn the same to this office at vour earliest convenience, so 193 tlmt lilio l•(^(•()llUll(Mul,•liil)lls iif Liu* ("ilassilicidiioii Ooiimii.ttee (•nil, if iuloptcil, tako rWVri, id an cnrly date, of wliicli due iiotifi* will ho j^ivdii. ALBEET PINK, 0. W. I?iii,i,i.;n, (I/i 1882, allowing, East of those points, 26.4 per cent, of the through rate, were approved as to the Cairo route, but not as to the Memphis route. IV.— SKASON CONTHACT ON COTTON FROM MEMPHIS TO UTICA AND "WHITESBOEO, N. T, It being shown that a season contract had been made on Uncompressed Cotton from Memphis, Tenn., to Utica and Whitesboro, N. Y., at a through rate of 51 cents per 100 lbs., the tariff rate being 62 cents from Memphis to Buffalo and 15 cents from Buffalo to destination, it was agreed that full rates north of the Ohio Eiver shall be charged upon all Cotton shipped under this contract. The meeting then adjourned. ALBEET FINK, C. W. Bdllen, Chairman. Seovf/iri/. CiRCULAB No. 411. Proceedings at a Conference between the Standing Com- mittee OF the Joint Executive Committee and Representa- tives OF Western Roads, at the office of the Commissioner, Thursday, September 28, 1882. Present : Jno. Porteous Gen. Frt. Agt Grand Trunk R.R. H. J. Hayden Gen. Frt. Mgr N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R. R. C. Vn.AS Gen. Frt. Agt N. Y., L. E. & W. R.r! Jno. Whittakee . . . Gen. Agt Pennsylvania R.R. 199 Frank Haekiott. . .Gen. Frt. Agt Bait. & Ohio E.K. G. H. Vaillant. ... " " L. S. & M. S. E'y. J. T. E. McKay .... Ass't Gen. Frt. Agt. " " " J. A. Grier Gen. Frt. Agt. . . . Mich. Central E.E. Edgar Hill Ass't Gen. Frt. Agt. C, C, C. & I. E.E. G. G. Cochran Gen. Frt. Agt N. Y., Fenu. & O. E. E. A. C. Bird " " Wab., St. L. & P. E'y. N. S. Pennington.. Div. Frt. Agt " " " .. F. A. Wann. Ass't Gen. Fet. Agt.Chicago & AltonE.E. F. H. Kingsbury. . . " " " Pitts.,Ciu.&St.L.E'y. A. H. McLeod Gen. Frt. Agt Cin., Ham. & D. E.E. G. J. Grammer " " E. &Tevre Haute E.E. ALBEET FINK, C.^W. BuLLEN, Ohdirmaii. Secretary. H. C. Blye, N. Guilford, General Agent. Assistont to Commissioner. -IRREGULARITIES AT ST. LOUIS. The Chairman referred to the irregular practice of St. Louis roads, in billing to interior points at low special rates shipments really intended for Eastern destinations, by which the agreed through rates were indirectly cut, and the busi- ness evaded the St. Louis pool. After a full discussion of the subject, without arriving at any final results, it was considered that the best plan to pre- vent strife was to make a division of traffic from St. Louis, including all Eastbound traffic. II. — THROUGH RATES AND DIVISIONS FROM LANDINGS ON THE OHIO RIVER. The representatives of the initial roads interested in the Eastbound traffic from landings on the Ohio Eiver, sug- gested the following through rates and divisions, which the Standing Committee agreed to consider at its next meeting : 200 Via Cincinnati. Boat. Transfer. Lumber and Staves 12 eta. 3 cts. Grain 8 " 3 " Spar 10 " 3 " Via Nkw Albany. Boat. Transfer. Lumber and Staves 8 els. 3 cts. Grain 6 " 3 " Spar 6 " 3 " Via E'tanstille. Boat. Transfer. Lumber and Staves 8 eta. 3 cts. Grain 5 " 3 " Spar 6 " 3 " Via Cairo. Boat. Transfer. Lumber and Staves 6 cts. 2 cts. Grain 5 " 2 " Spar 6 " 2 " Rail. Throngh. 26 cts. 41 cts. 21i" 32i" 2Ii" 34J" Rail. Through. 30 cts. 41 cts. 23^" 32i " 25i " 34i" Rail. Through. 30 eta. 41 cts. 24i" 32i " 25J " 34i'- Rail. Through. 33 cts. 41 cts. 25i " 32^ '■ 26i" 34i" The meeting then adjourned. C. W. BULLEN, Secretary. ALBERT FINK, Chairman. Circular No. 412. Issued October 4, 1882. DIFFERENTIALS UPON WESTBOUND BUSINESS FROM NEW YORK VIA THE NEW LONDON ROUTE. By agreement with the Central Vermont and Grand Trunk Railway Companies, the following differences below the es- tablished all-rail rate, will be made on "Westbound business from New York via the New London Route, taking effect 201 Monday, October 9, 1882, and superseding the present differ- entials via that route : ™ Class. Class. Class. Class. ^tc Detroit, Toledo and Canada points, 8 cts. 6 cts. 4 cts. 3 cts. 3 cts. Chicago and beyond 10 " 8 " 6 " 4 " 4 " Cincinnati, Ind'p'ls, Louisville, etc., 10 " 8 " 6 " 4 ■' 4 " aJjBeet fink. Commissioner. C. W. BULLEN, Secretary. PROCEEDIKGS rr IM U KICBIIII (PASSENGER DEPARTMENT) MEETING IN NEW YORK, OCTOBER 10 to 12, 1882. NEW YORK : ETJSSELL BEOTHEHS, PRINTBES, 17, 19, 21, 23 EOSE STREET. 1882. Pbooeedings of the Joint Executive Committee (Passenger Department), at a Meeting held at the Office of the Chairman, 346 Broadway, New York, October 10-12, 1882. The following roads were represented : Bait. & Ohio, C. K. Lord. Boston & Albany, E. Gallup. Canada Southern, W. H. Hurlburt. Clev.,CoL,Cin.*Ind {^ii™"' Grand Rapids & Indiana, ... A. B. Leet. T J' 'I f C34. T • ( O. B. Skinner, Indpls&St.Loms, | A. J. Smith. Lake Shore & Mich. Southern, . . W. P. Johnson. Louisville & Nashville, C. P. Atmore. Marietta & Cincinnati, T. P. Barry. Michigan Central, O. W. Euggles. New York Central & H. E., . . { q R MeSer'. New York, Lake Erie & Western, . Jno. N. Abbott. New York, Penn. & Ohio, .... A. E. Clark. Ohio & Miss., W. B. Shattuc. Pennsylvania, J. E. Wood. Pennsylvania Co., i Pittsburg, Cin. & .St.:Louis, . . . i E. A. Ford. Vandalia Line, '■ Wabash, St. L. & Pacific, . . . . H. C. Townsend. ALBEET FINK, Chairman. E. T. Beydon, Secretary. 206 The Chairman said that the meeting which was called for October 3, to consider the result of the introduction of the differential fare system, had been postponed one week, as the statements necessary for comparison of the business for the month of September, from which time such fares took effect, with previous months, had not been received. Presuming, however, that all the roads had formed an opinion in regard to the operation of the differential fares, the first object of the meeting would be to get an expression of the views of those present on that subject. A long discussion took place, in which each of the repre- sentatives expressed his views, which were generally satis- factory, and it was agreed to leave the fares in operation for the present. The Chairman then called the attention of the committee to some of the difficulties which had occurred in carrying out the agreement at Chicago. Some of the roads had been charged with paying commissions, which had the effect of reducing the fares. The roads to which the business had been diverted denied that they had paid any commissions, and the only way the reduced fares could possibly be ac- counted for, was by supposing that outside parties were making these reductions with the view of breaking up the agreement. Also, that it had been charged that the orders accepted from steamship and other agents by the Chicago lines for eastbound tickets, were being used improperly, and for the purpose of reducing fares, which was denied, it being ex- plained that such orders were accepted at full fares only. A full discussion of the points in question by the committee, resulted in the following action : INCREASE OF PARES OVER ROUTES UPON WHICH OUTSIDE AGENTS MAT COMBINE TO BREAK UP THE AGREEMENT. Besoloed, That should it appear that tickets are being sold at reduced fares through the influence of outside parties, by any route over which differential fares have been established, to such an extent as will increase the sales beyond the pro- portion allowed on basis of the sales for 1881, then the differential fare by such route shall be reduced so as to equalize the business. 207 NON-J.OCEPTANCE OP ORDERS ISSUED BY STEAMSHIP AND OTHER AGENTS. Resolved, That from and after October 20, 1882, no orders for Eastbound tickets from differential fare points in the "West to differential fare points in the East will be accepted from steamship or other agents, except from such parties as may be especially authorized by mutual agreement. In accordance with tlie conditions of the foregoing resolu- tion, the Michigan Central, Canada Southern, and New York, Lake Erie & Western Eailroads jointly, were requested by the Commissioner to raise the first class fare from Chicago to New York by that route from the agreed fare of $18.50 to $19, to which those roads consented ; the increase to be made on October 12. DIFFERENTIAL FARES BETWEEN INTERMEDIATE POINTS. The establishment of such fares was discussed without action. Second Day, October 11, 1882. ADOPTION OP CONTINUOUS TRAIN PASSAGE TICKETS FROM DIFFERENTIAL FARE POINTS TO DIFFERENTIAL FARE POINTS. Resolved, That on and after October 20, 1882, any road selling tickets from differential fare points to differential fare poiuts, including Philadelphia, Balti- more and Wa-shington, whether the road issuing the ticket, or whether any of the intermediate roads over which the ticket reads, are members of the Joint Executive Committee or not, must adopt the continuous train ticket for limited or special fares. BASIS FOR UNLIMITED TICKET FARES BETWEEN DIFFERENTIAL FARE POINTS. Resolved, That on and after November 1, 1882, fares for unlimited tickets be- tween differential fare points, including Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, shall be the sums of the local fares, except by mutual agreement. On motion, a committee of five was appointed to prepare a form of continuous train passage ticket for use between dif- ferential fare points, and to formulate instructions requiring the adoption of such form as may be agreed upon. 208 Thied Day, October 12, 1882. The committee appointed to prepare a form of continuous train passage ticket, reported as having taken no action, and was discharged. Subsequently, a committee consisting of the General Pas- senger Agents of the Trunk Lines, and Mr. E. Gallup, G. P. A.,^ Boston & Albany E. R, was appointed for the same purpose, to report at next meeting. The question of protection for members of this committee as against roads which are not members, was discussed with the following result : RELATIONS WITH C05IPANIB8 NOT MBMBBBS OF THE JOINT EXBCUTIVB COMMITTEE. Resolved, That companies not members o£ the Joint Executive Committee, but which desire to exchange or transact business with any of the companies members of the Joint Executive Committee, shall be subject to the same rules and con- ditions, and entitled to the same protection of their interests, as companies mem- bers of the Joint Executive Committee. The Commissioner is requested to secure the co-operation of all such companies in carrying out the agreements of the Joint Executive Committee. Companies not members of the Joint Executive Committee, but interchang- ing passenger traffic with members of the Committee, that may be ascertained to be making fares or paying commissions, or taking other action inconsistent with the rules of the Joint Executive Committee, , sho.uld be advised of such rules, and requested to conform to them within a. specified and reasonable time. Failing to respond or act upon such request, the Joint Executive Com- mittee will protect its own members and thejevenues of their companies, by declin- ing to interchange passenger business with such roads. On motion, it was agreed that the establishment of differen- tial fares to and from the principal intermediate common points within the territory covered by the roads represented on this committee, and the completion of the contract between the western roads for division of passenger earnings, with the adoption of percentages under which such division will be made, shall be the special subjects for consideration at the next meeting, Adjourned to Wednesday, November 22, 1882, at office of the Chairman, New York. ALBEET PESTK, E. T. Bezdon, Chairman. Secretary. 209 ClKCULAB No. 413. Issued October 12, 1882. KULBS FOR ISSriNQ THROUGH BILLS OF LADING ON EXPORT TRAFFIC TIA NEW YORK AND BOSTON. The following agreement has been made between the New York Central & Hudson Elver, New York, Lake Erie & West- ern, and Pennsylvania Railroad Companies, in regard to the foreign freight business via New York and Boston, and is to be strictly observed by all agents working over said roads : All requests for ocean or through rates, also applications for refusal of ocean tonnage, either steam or sail, via the pons of New York or Boston, naustbemade by telegram or letter direct on the Eastern Foreign Freight Aleuts. No through rates must be made, authorized or quoted, based on an ocean rate furnished by steamship agents, shippers, or tlirough any other channel than as above stated. All contracts and engagements must be reported to the Eastern Foreign Freight Agents only. No through bills of lading must be signed, except the regular forms furnished by the railroad freight lines in interest ; and sucli through bills of lading must not be signed where the through rate is based on an ocean rate quoted by any other than the foreign freight ofBcea as above named. When property is contracted by steamship lines or their western agents, a local (inland) bill of lading only must be issued, consigning the property to the care of the steamship line by which it is to be forwarded from the seaboard. The only rate appearing on the bill of lading to be the rail carriage to the seaboard ; a copy of the local bill of lading, and full manifest of biUing, must be sent to the Foreign Freight Agent at New York or Boston, as soon as goods are forwarded from the West. Property shipped in this manner will be tendered to the agents of the lines as consigned, upon arrival at the seaboard, without regard to the " lot " or bill of lading quantity, and the property must be removed from the premises of the rail- road within three days of such tender, or notice of arrival, or it will be placed in store at the expense and risk of owners or oonsigneea. ALBEET FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Coiiunissioner. Secretary. 210 ClHCDIiAE No. 414. Issued October 13, 1882. CHANGE IN, AND ADDITION TO WESTBOUND CLASSIPIOATIOM. The Eastern Trunk lines have agreed to the following change in, and addition to the Classification of Westbound Freight, to take effect Saturday, October 14, 1882 : Change in Classification. The present Classification is : Antimony, metal 4 Changed to read : Antimony, metal, in boxes 2 Antimony, metal, loose or in slabs. 4 Addition to Classification. Flour, ill boxes 2 ALBEET FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Commissioner. Sea'etary. ClEGULAE No. 415. Issued October 13, 1882. RATES ON LUMBER AND TENTH CLASS TAKING EFFECT NOVEMBER 1, 1882. The basis of Eastbound rates on Lumber and Tenth Class will be as follows, /rom November 1, 1882, to March 31, 1883 : From Chicago to New York 35 cents per 100 lbs. From Chicago to Boston 40 cents per 100 lbs. The above guaraiiiy of time does not apply to points in New England taking Boston rates. ALBEET FINK, Chairman. C. W. BuLLEN, Sec^'etary. 211 ClBCULAE No. 416. Issiied October 16, 1882. ADDITION TO WESTBOUND CLASSITIOATION. The Eastern Trunk Lines have agreed to the following addition to the Classification of "Westbound Freight, taking effect Tmsday, October 17, 1882 : Telegraph Insulator Pins, in hhds i ALBEET FINK, C. W. BuiiLEN, Commissioner. Secretary. ClECULAJB No. 417. Issved October 20, 1882. ADTANOE IN WESTBOUND BATBS. Commencing Wednesday, November 1, 1882, the rates on Westbound Freight will be on the following basis, viz. : Nkw York to Chioaso, iBt Class. 3d Class. 3d Class. 4th Class. Cents per 100 Lbs ..75 60 45 35 The special rate on Sugar, Molasses, and Syrups, and on Paving Stones, is hereby abolished, and the rates on these articles will be governed by the Official Westbound Classi- fication. ALBERT FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Commissioner. Secretary. 212 ClECULAE No. 418. PEOOBEDINGB OF TBB STAKDINO COMMITTEE OF THE JOINT EXECUTIVB COMMITTEE, AT A MEETING HELD AT THE OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN, 346 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, ON OCTOBER 18, 1883. Present : H. J. Hayden, Gen'l Traffic Manager, N. Y. C. & H. E. E.E. E. C. Vilas, Gen'l Freight Agent, N. Y., L. E. & W.E.E. Jno. S. Wilson, Gen'l Freight Agent, Pennsylvania RE. O. J. Geee, General Agent, Pennsylvania E.E. Prank ^aeeiott, Gen'l Freight Agent, Bait. & Ohio E.E. ALBEET FINK, 0. W. BuLLEN, Commissioner. Secretary. N.. GUILFOKD, H. C. Blye, Asst. to Commissioner. General Agent. I.— SETTLEMENT OF ADDITIONAL EXPENSE INCURKED IN DIVERTING TRAFFIC. The question as to whether any roads but the road in de- ficit should be required to participate in the expense of transferring freight diverted in evening balances, was under consideration ; and it was Resolved, That in the opinion of this Committee, tlie additional expense incurred in diverting freight for the purpose of evening balances at Eastern or "Western points, should he paid by the road in deficit, and prorated between the roads over which such. diverted traffic passes ; but that the charge for this additional expense should be fixed by agreement between the initial roads and duly approved by the Commissioner, and paid by vouchers to be submitted to, and approved by the Commissioner, before settlement therefor is made between the roads in interest. II. — IA8TB0nND RATES FR05I POINTS NOT ON BASTBOUND PERCENTAGE TABLE. In view of the great lack of information regarding East- bound through rates from points not named in the percentage table, and in order to arrive at a full understanding as to the authorized rates and divisions of rates from the points in ques- tion, the Commissioner was requested to obtain from West- 213 ern roads, statements of all through rates, and divisions of same, from all points not named in the Eastbound percentage table, when the same shovild be issued by him by official circular to all parties interested. It was also agreed, that any changes thereafter made in rates from such points, should not take effect until reported to the Commissioner, and officially issued by him. HI- — THROUGH RATES AND DIVISIONS PROM SOQTHERN TO EASTERN POINTS. There appearing to be a want of understanding be- tween the parties interested as to the proper rates to be used on traffic from points South of the Ohio' Eiver to East- ern cities, and many of the rates in use apparently having been adopted without conference with, or notice to the roads in interest, and no record of them having been furnished the Commissioner, in order that a projDer " check " may be had upon the traffic in question which will secure the main- tenance by all lines of authorized rates on competitive busi- ness, the following resolution was adopted : Besolved, That tlie Commissioner shall issue an official circular, to take effect Wednesday, November 15, 1882, showing the authorized through rates and divisions to be used on traffic from points South of the Ohio River to Eastern cities via Cairo, EvansviUe, Louisville, JefEersonville, New Albany and Cincinnati; and that on and after that date no through rates and divisions will be accepted on traffic from Southern points, except those issued from time to time by circulars from the Commissioner's office, and thereafter the tariff rates from the Ohio River points named will be charged on all traffic from Southern to Eastern points not covered by rates issued by the Commissioner. In compliance with the requirements of the foregoing reso- lution, it was agreed that the Commissioner should request the Southern roads to furnish him at once a statement of all through rates and divisions, and the basis on which the divisions are made, from all points reached via their lines, from which it is desired, to make through rates to Eastern cities. Adjourned. ALBEET FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Chairman. Secretary. 214 ClEOULAE No. 419. Issued Odober 25, 1882. ADOPTION OF RBVI8BD CLABBIFICATIOIT. The vote upon the adoption of the additions and change® in the " Official Classification of Eastbound Freight," as per Joint Executive Committee Circular No. 409, being in the affirmative (only three votes in the negative being reported), the revised classification is adopted, and will take effect on Monday, November 6, 1882. AEBEET EINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Chairman. Secretary. ClBCULAE No. 420. Issued October 25, 1882. BATES TO MISSOTJRI MTBB POINTi. By agreement with the Southwestern Railway Associa- tion, the following through rates and divisions from New York to Missouri Eiver Points will take effect on November 1, 1882: New Yobk to Misbouki Eivek Points. iBt Class. 9d Class. 3d Class. 4tli Class. Via Chicago. JTrom Chicago to Missouri River 84o. 75c. 66c. 60c. $1 26 49c. 45c. 32c. From New York to Chicago .S5c. Total Eate, New York to Missouri $1 59 94c. 67c. Via St. Lonis. From E. St. Louis to Missouri River Points 70c. 89o. 55c. 71c. 40c. 54c. 25c From New York to E. St. Louis 42c. Total Rate, New York to Missouri River Points $1 59 $1 26 94c. 67c 215 Eates west of Chicago and Mississippi Eiyer, on Sugar, Molasses and Syrups, in car loads from the seaboard, and destined to Missouri River points, are four (4) cents lower than the fourth class rates, making the through rate on these articles in car loads sixty-three (63) cents. Rates and divisions via all East Mississippi River points same as via East St. Louis. The usual differences from other seaboard cities. C. W. BULLEN, Secretary. ALBERT FINK, Comniissicmer. Circular No. 421. Issued October 27, 1882. RATES TO NASHVILLE AND MEMPHIS. Commencing Wednesday, November 1, 1882, and until fur- ther notice, the following rates to Nashville and Memphis will be made, as per agreement with the Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia Air Line : Rates to Nasuvillk, Ten.v. Fbom New Toek. iBt Class. 2d Class. 3d Class. 53c. 16c. 690. 660. 4th ClasB. 5th Class Via Louisville. - To L. & N. R.R. Depot, Louisville, Ky : 84c. 25c. 69c. 20c. 42c. 12c. 540. From L. & N. R.R. Depot to Nash- ville Tenn Total Rale, New York to Nashville, Tenn $1 09 $1 01 890. Via Va., Tenn, & Ga. Air Line 83c. 53c. 51c. 216 Rates to Memphis, Tenn. Fkom New York. let Class. 2i Class. ad Cass. 4th Class. 5th Class Via Louisville. To L. & N. R.R. Depot, Louisville, Ky 84o. 30c. $1 14 69c. 24c. 53c. 20c. 73c. 42c. 16c. 58c. From L. & N. R.R. Depot to Mem- Total Rate, New York to Memphis, Tenn 93c. Via Va., Tenn. & Ga. Air Line $1 ,6 87c. 69c. 66c. 54c. Sugar, Molasses and Syrups will be rated as fourth class. The usual differences from other seaboard cities. 0. W. BULUSN, Secretary. ALBEET FINK, Commissioner. ClECULAE No. 422. Proceedings of the Standing Committee op the Joint Ex- ecutive Committee, at a meeting held at the office of the Chairman, 346 Broadway, N. Y., on Wednesday, November 1, 1882. Present : H. J. Hayden, E. C. Vilas, . Jno. S. Wilson, Frank Harriott, O. J. Geer, . . Wm. Stewart, . C. W. Bullen, Secretary. H. C. Blye, General Agent. Genl. Traffic Mgr. Genl. Frt. Agt. . Genl. Frt. Agt. . Genl. Frt. Agt. . Genl. Agt. . . . Genl. Frt. Agt. . N.Y.C.&H.E.E.E. N.Y.,L.E. & W.E.E. Pennsylvania E.E. Bait. & Ohio E.E. Pennsylvania E.E. Pennsylvania Co. ALBEET FINK, Commissioner. N. Guilford, Assistant to Commissioner. 217 !• — KATES ON SHIPMENTS PROM WESTERN POINTS TO BOSTON, MASS., ON INLAND BILLS OF LADING, BUT DESTINED TO HALIFAX, N. s. A question having arisen as to what were the proper rates to charge on freight shipped from western points to Boston, Mass., on inland bills of lading, though the shipments were consigned to Halifax, N. S., it was unanimously Resolved, That all shipments from western points to Halifax, N. S., should be billed to Boston at the established rates on inland trafftc — unless the shipments were forwarded under through bill of lading to destination, and that on all ship- ments to Boston on inland bills of lading, reshipped to Halifax, the rebate will be settled by vouchers approved by the Commissioner. II. — RATE ON EXPORT STAVES. Mr. Guilford read letters received ijova. Messrs. G. J. Grammer, G. F. A., Evansville & Terre Haute E.E., and J. M. Gulp, G. F. A., Louisville & Nashville E.E., regarding the necessity of reducing the rate on Export Staves, in order to induce shipments to the East via all rail. After a general discussion of the subject, and after hearing certain statements concerning the great expense of handling Export Staves at Baltimore and New York, the conclusions of the Committee were, that, while a serious reduction in rate would no doubt be necessary to move by rail any con- siderable quantity of Export Staves from the territory tribu- tary to the Ohio Eiver, in competition with.the bai-ge lines to New Orleans, it was not expedient at this time to make any reduction in the rates in order to meet the competition of the New Orleans route. 111. — AGENTS NOT TO QUOTE OCEAN KATES NOT RECEIVED FROM STEAMSHIP LINES, NOR CONTRACT FOR ROOM IN ADVANCE. The question having been brought up whether it was proper for agents to quote ocean rates not actually received from, and authorized by the steamship lines, or for the Foreign Freight Agents to contract with the steamship lines for room before having secured freight to fill the room, it was considered that such practices were improper; and it was agreed by the Trunk Lines that they should be strictly prohibited. 218 IV.— RATES FBOM LOCAL WESTERN POINTS, BY ROADS HAVING NO DIRECT ACCESS THERETO. The Committee considered the general question as to whether a road having no direct access to any point from which established through rates are made, should be permit- ted to allow the originating road an arbitrary out of the established through rate from that point which will not allow the full tariff rate from junction point. It was the opinion of the Committee that, in general, ship- ments from all such points should take from the nearest Eastern prorating point, the established tariff rate ; but that it was inadvisable to make any fixed rule upon the subject, and that each individual case should be taken up and acted upon separately. v. — BATES ON COTTON PROM NEW ORLEANS AND MOBILE. The subject of all-rail rates on Cotton from New Orleans and Mobile was considered. It was the conclusion of the Committee, that owing to the low rates prevailing from these cities to Eastern points, it was not expedient to resume pro- rating arrangements on this traffic. VI.— BATES AND DIVISIONS ON COTTON PUOM VIOKSBUEG, JACKSON AND HICKORY, MISS. Eates and Divisions on Cotton from Yicksburg, Jackson and Hickory, Miss., to Eastern cities, via Meridian, submitted by I. Hardy, G. F.'A., Vicksburg & Meridian E.E., were con- sidered. It was the opinion of the Committee, that as on shipments from Yicksburg, reaching Ohio and Mississippi Eiver points by boat, the Joint Executive Committee has fixed arbitrary rates east of the river points, the competition on this busi- ness should be considered local to the rail and the water lines between Vicksburg and Cincinnati, etc., and that it should not affect the rates charged north of the Ohio Eiver. The meeting then adjourned. ALBEET FINK, C. W. BULLEN, Chnmnan. Secretary. 219 ClKCCLAB No. 423. Issued November 4, 1882. CALL FOB MEETING OF THE JOIMT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Meetings of the Joint Executive Committee and Sub- committees will be held at this office on the following days : On Tuesday, Axivemier 14, The Chicago Committee will meet at 11 a. m. to con- sider all questions regarding the Division of Traffic and the adjustment of rates from Joliet and Seneca. On Wednesday, November 15, The Joint Executive Committee will meet at 11 a. m. The principal subjects to be considered are : First. — The adjustment of tariffs from Western cities to interior points, in order to prevent their interference with the established through rates to Eastern points, by the practice known as " short billing." Second. — Agreement upon the divi.sion of through, rates with common connections. Third. — Establishment of uniform switching charges to elevators at competing commercial centres. On Thursday, November 16, The St. Louis Committee will meet at 11 a. m. to con- sider all questions regarding the Division of Live Stock and Dead Freight Traffic. Arguments to be heard by Arbitrator on appeal from recommendation of Com- missioner. On Friday, Novetnber 17, The Cincinnati Committee will meet at 11 a. m. to con- sider aU questions pending regarding the Division of Traf- fic. Arguments to be heard by Arbitrator on appeal from recommendation of the Commissioner. ALBERT FINK, C. "W. BuLLEN, Chairman. Secretary. 220 ClKCULAR No. 424. Issiced November 10, 1882. MIMMUM WEIGHT PER OAE ON BASE BULLION, ETC. At a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Joint Executive Committee, held Thursday, November 9, 1882, the recommendation of the Eastbound Classification Com- mittee regarding the minimum weight per car on shipments of Base Bullion, Base Metal and Pig Lead (see Joint Exec- utive Committee Circular No. 409), was considered, and the following resolution unanimously adopted : Resolved, That the action taken on September 23, 1880, regarding the minimum weight per oar on shipments of Base Bullion, etc. (see Joint Executive Committee Circular Xo. 215), is hereby rescinded, and that, commencing November 15, 1882, the lines east of the Mississippi River will charge a' minimum of 24,000 pounds per car on shipments of Base Bullion, Base Metal and Pig Lead, same as on other analogous property, and when car loads exceed 24,000 pounds actual weight will be charged for. ALBEET FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, GJiairnian. Secretary. CiBCULAR No. 425. Issued November 13, 1882. BULBS KEQARDING STOKAGB AND DELIVBKT OP TLOOR AT NEW YORK. At a meeting of the representatives of the New York Cen- tral and Hudson Eiver, NeV York, Lake Erie and Western, and Pennsylvania Railroads, held on Saturday, November 11, 1882, the following resolutions were adopted : Resolved, That the following rules regulating storage and delivery of Flour in New York Harbor, set forth in Joint Circular, issued by the Pennsylvania, the New York, Lake Erie & Western, and the New Vork Central & Hudson River Railroad Companies, and dated September 8, 1879, shall be strictly enforced on and after December 1, 1882, upon all Flour then on hand or arriving thereafter: RULES REGULATING STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF FLOUR IN NEW YORK HARBOR. Commencing October 1, and until further notice, the said railroad companies agree — Fii-st All Flour shipped to New York direct for delivery at the railroad com- pany's docks, will be held, subject to the conditions expressed in the sixth clause 221 of this agreement, for a period not exceeding five (5) days (Sundays, legal holi- days, and day of notice of arrival not included), free of expense. Second. All Flour shipped " lighterage free," and which the consignees may desire delivered at the railroad's docks in New York, will be delivered at such docks, allowing the same time as provided in the section above; provided con- signees notify the railroads previous to arrival of the property, of their desire to have the same so delivered. If, however, the Flour is ordered delivered to the railroad company's docks in New York subsequent to arrival, it shall be subject to a charge of five (5) cents per barrel, which charge shall include the additional storage or holding on the docks of not exceeding five (5) days. Ihird. All Flour shipped " lighterage free," and notice having been given con- signee of its arrival, if not ordered under the second clause hereof, will be held by the railroad companies, subject to order of consignee, for a period not exceeding ten (10) days (Sundays, legal holidays, and day of notice of arrival not included), free of expense ; but if at the expiration of ten days consignees fail to order delivery at the company's docks or depots, or at some other point of lighterage delivery, the railroad companies will put the property afloat, in which event, while afloat, it shall be subject to the demurrage[charges specified in the following clause hereof, and if thereafter ordered delivered at the docks or depots of the railroad companies, it shall pay the specified demurrage charges and five (5) cents per barrel for such delivery. Fourth. Consignments of five hundred barrels and over, notice of arrival of which at point of delivery is given before three (3) o'clock p. m. that day and the two following working days, ending at six (6) o'clock p. m. of the last day, without regard to the weather, will be deemed lay days without charge ; but, after the expiration of that period, demurrage will be charged at the rate of six (6) dollars per boat per day, irrespective of the number of barrels of flour from each boat, not exceeding one thousand barrels. Fifth. All freight charges on Flour shall be paid upon presentation of the freight bills by the railroad companies.'provided the same are not presented before arrival of the property. Sixth. All Flour held at depots or docks in New York or Jersey City, in ac- cordance with or in consequence of the foregoing agreement, shall be subject to the conditions expressed in the bill of lading under which flour is shipped. Seventh. If the Flour provided for in sections one and two is not removed at the expiration of the time mentioned therein, it will be stored at the risk and expense of the owner or consignee. J. L. GOSSLBE Asst. Gen'l Frt. Agt Penna. K.R. R. C. VlLAS....,.Gen'lFrt. Agt N. Y., L. E. & W. R.R. E. Clark, Jr Gen'l Frt. Agt N. Y. C. & H. R. R.R. New York, Sept. 8, 1879. Besohed, That this agreement shall also apply to Flour in sacks, which shall be rated as equivalent to 200 lbs. per barrel. ALBEET FINK, C. W. BULLEN, Chairman. Secretary. 222 ClECULAE No. 426. Issued November 13, 1882. CHABGBS AND BEBATBS ON LIVE STOCK SHIPMENTS. At a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Joint Ex- ecutive Committee, held on Saturday, November 11, 1882, it was agreed : That in cases where the estabUshed minimum weights are exceeded upon Live Stock shipments, which are reloaded and reweighed at the western termini of the Trunlc Lines, the actual weight at point oi shipment shall be the basis of the charges and rebates from point of shipment to the reweighing point, and the actual weights as ascertained at such reweighing point, shall be the basis of freight charges and rebates from thence to destination. AlBEET FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Ghairman. Secretary. ClEOULAR No. 427. Issued November 13, 1882. CALL rOR MEETING OF THE JOINT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (PASSENGER DEPARTMENT), NOTEMBBB 82, 1882. In accordance with action of the Joint Executive Commit- tee (Passenger Department), at meeting of October 10 to 12, the next meeting will be held at this office on November 22, 1882. Some of the roads interested have not furnished their statements of traffic between differential fare points for the month of October ; it is requested that they be forwarded as early as practicable. ALBEET FINK, E. T. Bktdon, Chairman. Sen'etary. PROCEEDINGS OF THE I PjBtrafi Meeting Held in New York, NOVEMBER 15 AND 16, 1882. NEW YORK: p RtrSSELL BROTEBRS, PRINTERS, 11, 19, 21, 23 ROSE gTREBlT. 1883. PeOCEEDINGS Oi? THE JoiNT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AT A Meeting held at the Office op the Chairman, New York, November 15 and 16, 1882. The following companies were represented : -n ^. r, r\i • i FeANK HARRIOTT, Bait. & Ohio, J C. S. Wight. Canada Southern, I w' H Perry ' /^T s> XM j C. H. Chappell, Chicago & Alton, | H. H. Courtweight. ^,. p r. jm 1 J S. E. Callaway, Chicago & Grand Trunk, .... | (. jg_ Eeeve. Cin., Ham. & Dayton, A. H. McLeod. Cin., Ind., St. Louis & Chi., ... M. E. Ingalls. Clev., Col., Cin. & Ind., .... O. B. Skinner. Evansville & Terre Haute, ... G. J. Grammer. Eitchburg, J- Whitmore. ( L. J. Seargbant, Grand Trunk, | j^o. Porteous. Grand Eapids & Ind., W. 0. Hughart. Ind. & St. Louis, O. B. Skinner. Ind., Bloom. & Western, .... H. C. Diehl. !Jno. Newell, G. H. Vaillant, J. T. E. McKay. Louisville & Nashville, .... J. M. Culp. Louisville, New Albany & Chicago, E. B. Stahlman. „ „. . ^. ( J. H. Stewart, Marietta & Cincinnati, 1 E. M; Eraser. ( H. B. Ledyard, Michigan Central, j j^^ ^ q^^^^_ ^ , -^. f J. H. EUTTER, New York Cent. & Hud. Eiver, . ] jj j_ Hayden. 226 f K. C. VILAS, New York, Lake Erie & West., . j ^ g_ Baldwin. New York, New Haven & Hart., . C. P. Olabk. New York, Perm. & Ohio., ... G. Q. Coghban. Ohio & Mississippi, Wm. Duncan. fFEANK Thomson, Pennsylvania RE., j J. S. Wilson, (o. J. Gbeb. fWM. Stbwabt, Pennsylvania Co., ) j D. S. Gbay, Pitts., Gin. & St. Louis, [ ' " ' I F. H. Kingsbuey, [g. L. Cole. Vandalia Line, H. W. Hibbabd. Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific, ■ ■ \ \ n vi ' The following companies, members of the Committee, were not represented : Boston & Albany ; Boston, Hoosac Tunnel & Western ; Chicago, Burlington & Quincy ; Detroit, Grand Haven & Mil- waukee ; Detroit, Lansing & Northern ; Lake Erie & Western ; New York & New England ; Peoria, Decatur & Evansville ; Troy & Boston. The following gentlemen were present during the session : L. Millis, S. T. E. T., Central Vermont E.R.; H. A. Snyder, General Agent, Philadelphia & Beading E.E..; W. H. Grout, G. E. A., C, T. V. & W. E'y.; T. C. Moore, Jbint Agent, Chi- cago ; E. M. Moore, Joint Agent, St. Louis. ALBEET EINK, Chairman. N. GUILFOBD, C. W. Bullen, Ass't. to Commissicmer, Secretary. H. C. Blye, General Agent. 227 First Day, Wednesday, November 15, 1882. ADDRESS OF THE CHAIRMAN. At the conclusion of the roll-call, the Chairman said : For some eight months, since March 13, 1882, the Trunk Lines have very effectually maintained the tariffs established by this Committee, and you are fully aware that to their con- tinued efforts to have the rates maintained throughout the territory in which the roads of the Joint Executive Committee are located, peace has so far been maintained. But I regret to have to call your attention, at this meeting, to some irreg- ularities, which, notwithstanding these efforts, have been practiced by some of the western roads, who have evaded the through rates by indirect means, and especially by the practice of ''short billing." This practice, which has been in use at sdme western points, notably St. Louis and Peoria, consists in contracting and billing to intermediate points at special rates, traffic really destined to the seaboard. Grain has been taken locally from E. St. Louis to Urbana, 0., and there rebilled to New York at tariff rate, arriving in New York in the same cars in which it was loaded in St. Louis, at a total cost of 24 cents per 100 ; the through rate, St. Louis to New York being 29 cents per 100. Freight has also been taken locally from E. St. Louis to Cleveland, Bloomington, Fostoria and other points, and there reshipped to the seaboard, the sum of the rates being less than the established through rate. If allowed to continue, the unavoidable result of this prac- tice must be to demoralize the rates on all through business ; and in order to take the proper measures to correct the evil, the causes which have given rise to it must be considered. These are probably to be found in the fact that at St. Louis, and other points similarly situated, the only rates which are established by the common agreement of all lines are the through all-rail rates to the seaboard. The roads having lake connections make as low rates as they please, either locally to lake ports or through by lake-and-rail to eastern cities. In this way the rates to lake ports are in some cases 228 made so low that the property can be reshipped thence via rail to eastern cities, at a lower rate than the established through rate. The roads which have no lake connections, seeing their traffic diverted to the other roads by the methods above de- scribed, make low special rates to their eastern termini or other interior points ; and if this alone does not enable them to successfully compete with the rates of the Lake roads, the practice of fictitious billing is resorted to, by which the ship- ment is represented as originating at another point than the one from which it was actually shipped. The eastern roads being induced, by means of this deception, to accept less than their proportion of St. Louis rates. This matter having been considered by the Trunk Line Executive Committee, in the early part of October last, the following recommendations were made : 1. That the divisioa of dead freight traffic at St. Louis shall include all east- bound dead freight traffic (local and through) from St. Louis. 2. That fixed through rates be agreed upon, on all rail-and-lake traffic to the seaboard, from St. Louis ; and that local rates from St. Louis to the Lake ports, or eastern termini of the initial roads, shall be established and strictly maintained by agreement between the western roads. 3. That all through billing shall show original starting point of shipments, to- gether with all advance charges and divisions of the through rate, whether any portion of the same has been prepaid or not. The Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Eailway Co., agreed at that time to make no more lake-and-rail contracts this sea- son; and this fact, in connectionwiththe near approach of the close of lake navigation, may, for the time, overcome the dif- ficulty at St. Louis. The subject should, however, be fully considered and an agreement arrived at, as to the basis on which through lake-and-rail rates shall be made, in order that the same complications cannot arise next year. The close of navigation, while removing one of the causes which led to these irregular practices, it is feared will not stop them. This meeting has been called for the special purpose of devising means for a strict observance of the tariff rates in the territory west of the Trunk Lines. As a means of accomplishing this, it is proposed that this 229 Cominittee agree upon tlie rates from western points to points short of, and to the western termini of the Trunk Lines. We have never had such an agreement ; for example, there are no iixed and agreed rates from St. Louis to In- dianapolis, Cincinnati, Cleveland or Buffalo. If the west- ern roads can make any rates they please to those points, and make them less than the proportion of the through rate, they can readily, by the method of " short billing," reduce the through rate at pleasure. Another great difficulty has been experienced from the want of equitable divisions of the established rates by one road between its common connections, and it is proposed that this Committee should take up this subject, and adopt some plan that will prevent unjust discrimination. In making unjust divisions of rates the effect upon competing roads may be the same as when a direct out in rates is made, and hence the necessity of joint action. The third point to be acted upon is to adopt means that will effectually stop what has been called " short billing." This practice is reprehensible. To represent officially in way-bills freight as coming from a point, when it originates at another point, with the view of deceiving connecting and competing roads, is a species of cheating which should be eliminated from railroad operations altogether. The result of such deception must finally be general confusion, general cutting of rates, and want of all confidence between railroad officers. I have now named the principal questions to be considered and to be acted upon by this Committee. There are others which, although of less importance, ought to be taken up ; for example, the establishment of uniform switching charges to elevators at competing commercial centres. The people at Chicago complain that the people at Detroit, Peoria and other places have free access to elevators, while at Chicago charges are made to the shipper. The Committee should adopt some general rule by which like charges for like ser- vices should be made in the different competing cities. Other important questions will be brought before the local committees, such as the dressed beef question, adjustment 230 of rates from Joliet, Seueca, etc., and they need not now oc- cupy the time of the General Committee. There have been applications made for membership of the Joint Executive Committee, by the Buffalo, New York and Philadelphia Eailroad, and the Louisville, New Albany and Chicago Eailroad companies. If no objection is made, these companies will be admitted as members of the Committee. No objection being made, the Chairman declared these roads unanimously elected. The meeting is now ready to proceed to business. 161. — ADJUSTMEHT OF TARIJ'FS PROM WESTERN CITIES TO INTERIOR POINTS. After a general discussion regarding the proper adjustment of tariffs from western cities to interior points, and the necessary measures to be adopted to prevent fictitious billing, the following resolutions were offered, and unanimously adopted : Resolved, That the representatives of the railroad companies on the Joint Exec- utire Committee consider that the practice of fictitious billing is opposed to tlie best interests of the railroad companies, and is unjustifiable in all other respects ; and it is hereby Resolved, That any officer of tije railroad companies represented on the Joint Executive Committee, who shall hereafter allow or be a party to any fictitious bill- ing, shall be expelled from this association. The following resolution, offered by Mr. Duncan, was adopted : Resolved, That the question of rates to the termini of these different lines be referred to the committee of the initial roads at St. Louis, Indianapolis, Peoria, etc., for consideration, with instructions from this body that they make their rates high enough to protect the through all-rail rates that are established, and report to this meeting at some future time. 163.— ACTION op STANDING COMMITTEE REHARDING KATES PROM SOUTHERN TO EASTERN POINTS. The Chairman said, that as the members of this Committee had been advised by official circular, the Standing Commit- tee had had under consideration the subject of through rates and divisions of rates from southern to eastern points, concerning which there had heretofore been no proper under- standing, and that in accordance with Circular No. 418, no 231 through rates and divisions will be accepted after November 15, on traffic from southern points, except those issued from time to time from this office, and that after that date the tariff rates from Ohio and Mississippi River points will be charged on all traffic from southern to eastern points not covered by the rates issued from this office. The Committee then adjourned to meet at 2:30 p. m. The Committee reassembled at 4:30 p. m. 163. — REPORT OF ST. LOUIS COMMITTEE. The St. Louis Committee submitted the following report, which was accepted : The following resolution, on motion of Mr. Duncan, seconded by Mr. Bird, was unanimously carried, all roads voting in the afBrmative : For the purpose of protecting the established through rates, the St. Louis lines hereby agree, that on and after Monday, November 20, 1882, they will charge on all eighth-class freight, including grain and flour, which may be consigned to the points herein named, the following rates : From East St. Louis, until rates from Chicago to the seaboard are advanced, viz. ; Terre Haute 5 cents per 1 00 lbs. Bloomington .• 6 " " Indianapolis 6 " " Chicago 1 " " Oineinnati 8 " " Dayton 9 '• " Louisville^ 10 " " Toledo 10 " " Detroit 10 " " Cleveland Hi " " It is understood and agreed that eighth -class rates to all competing points west of Cleveland and Pittsburgh, and east of Dayton, shall not be less than the Cleveland rate, and that eighth-class rates to all points south or west of Dayton shall not be less than 8 cents per 100 lbs. 164;. — REPORT OP THE CINCINNATI COMMITTEE. The Cincinnati Committee made the following report, which 'was accepted : The Cincinnati Lines, each for themselves, agree that they will in no case make a less rate to their terminal or other intermediate points than their proportion of tariff rates all-rail to New York on like traBSc. 232 165.— BEPonT or the Indianapolis committee. The Indianapolis Committee made the following report, which was accepted : Tho Indianapolis Lines adopt the same resolution as adopted by the Cin- cinnati Committee. On motion, the meeting adjourned to Thursday, November 16, at 10^ a. m. Second Day, Thuesday, November 16, 1882. The Committee reassembled, pursuant to adjournment, at 11.50 a. m. 160.— BATES FKOM WESTEKN COMPETING POINTS TO INTEBIOB POINTS. On motion of Mr. Gray, it was Resolved, That the subject of making rates from competitive points in the "West, to Toledo, Detroit, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Bellaire, Parkersburg, Salamanca, San- dusky, and other crossing or connecting points with eastern through lines and routes, be referred to a Special Committee to consider the practicability of arrang- ing a table of percentages, to bo agreed to, and used thereafter, in the making of rates from western points to the points referred to. The Chairman stated that said committee would consist of one representative from each of the western roads, and ap- pointed Mr. F. H. Kingsbury, chairman of same. IGT.— THBOUeH KATES AND DIVISIONS Or KATES FKOM INTERIOR WESTERN POINTS. On motion of Mr. Stahlman, it was Resolved, That as the present method of making through rates and divisions of rates from interior points in the West, is not satisfactory to many of the western roads, a Committee, consisting of one representative from each of the western roads, is hereby appointed to suggest modifications in said rates and divisions, and to submit their report for the approval of the Joint Executive Committee. The Chairman stated that he would refer this question to the committee appointed to consider rates from western competing points to interior points. 233 168.— DIVISION OF THBOUGH EATEB WITH COMMON CONNECTIONS. On motion, tlie subject of tlie division of through rates with common connections was also referred to the committee ap- pointed to consider rates from western commercial centres to interior points. 169.— KEPOKT OF THE PEORIA COMMITTEE. Mr. Bird stated that Mr. H. C. Diehl and himself were the only members of the Peoria Committee present at the meeting, and that they had agreed to submit the following report, but that to secure the adoption of the recommendations therein contained, it was necessary to secure the concurrence of the other Peoria roads : For the purpose of protecting the established through rates, the undersigned hereby reoomraend that on and after Monday, November 20, 1882, and until rates from Chicago to the seaboard are advanced, they will charge on all eighth-class freight, including flour and grain, which may be consigned or billed to points herein named, the following rates : Prom Peoria and Pekin to Toledo, Detroit and Sandusky, each, nine cents (9o.) ; to Cleveland, ten and one-half cents (10^0.) ; Cincinnati, eight cents (8o.) ; Louisville, ten cents (10c.) ; Indianapohs, six cents [Gc.) ; Terre Haute, five cents (5c.) ; Paris and Mattoon, each, five cents (5c.); Evansville, seven cents (tc). It is understood and agreed that eighth-class rates to any point not named above shall be sufficiently high to prevent cutting of through rates bj' addition of locals. H. 0. Diehl, for I., B. & W. R'y. A. C. BipD, for'W., St. L. & P. R'y- The Chairman stated that, according to the rules of the Committee, he would have to vote for the members of the Peoria Committee not present at this meeting, and that he would accept for them these rates. It they -^eve not satis- factory to the absent members, they could hereafter be read- justed. The rates recommended by the Peoria Committee were unanimously adopted. The Chairman said, that he thought the rates from Peoria could not be maintained except the connections of the initial Peoria roads would agree that in case rates are cut, in the judgment of the Commissioner, the connecting roads would discontinue prorating arrangements with the initial roads, or 234 roads deviating from the rates, and he asked each of the rep- resentatives of the connecting roads, whether they were willing to accept this ruling. The following representatives answered in the affirmative : Messrs. Ledyard, Newell, Sear- geant, Stewart, Skinner, Duncan, Hibbard, Perry and Wight. Mr. Ingalls not being present, the Chairman said he was authorized to vote for him. 170. — REPORT OP CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE. The Classification Committee submitted the following re- port, which was adopted : New York, Nov. 15, 1882. A special meeting of the Permanent Classification Committee being called at the office of the Chairman of the Joint Executive Committee, the following members responded, viz. : F. H. Kingsbury, R. M. rEA,SER, C. L. Cole, A. C. Bird, H. W. Hibbarp, Jno. Porteous, J. T. R. McKay. In answer to the communication from Mr. J. H. Whitaker, of the Penna. R.R. to Albert Pink, Chairman, in regard to the proper tonnage and rate for Apples, in bbls., the following resolution was adopted, viz. : Resolved, That the classification of Apples, in barrels, shall remain as at present (same rate per bbl. as flour), but that in billing, the weight shall be computed at 150 lbs. per bbl., and the rate given in rate column and extension in freight column shall be at the rate per bbl. All terminal charges and bridge tolls to be deducted on basis of 150 lbs. per bbl. at the rate per 100 lbs., as charged by bridge or transfer companies and for pool tonnage reports. Respectfully submitted, P. H. KINGSBURY, Chairman. J. T. R. McKat, Secretary. 171 ADVANCE IN EASTBOUND BATES. The next subject considered by the Committee, was the advisability of advancing eastbound rates. The following resolution was unanimously adopted : Resolved, That, commencing Friday, December 1, 1882, eastbound rates be advanced to the basis of 35 cents per 100 lbs. on seventh class, and 30 cents per ] 00 lbs. on eighth class, Chicago to New York. 235 178. — TIME CONTRACTS ON SHIPMENTS OV STONE FROM WESTERN TO EASTERN POINTS. The request of Mr. Stalilman that a time guaranty be au- thorized in relation to eastbound rates on Stone, in order to allow western shippers to contract for the delivery of specific quantities of Stone at eastern points, was considered, and it was Resolved, That tho question of approving rates for a given period on Stone from western quarries, be left with the Standing Committee, with power to act, both as to rates and time. 173. — COTTON-SEED PRODUCTS EXEMPTED PROM ADVANCE IN RATES TAKING EFFECT DECEMBER 1, 1882. An inquiry having been made as to whether the advance in rates would affect the present established through rates on Cotton-seed products from southern to eastern points, On motion, it was agreed thab Cotton-seed products should be exempted from the advance in eastbound rates taking effect December 1, 1882, and it should hereafter be dealt with as regards rates, in the same manner as Cotton or Tobacco. The meeting then adjourned. ALBEET pink:, C. W. BuLLEN, Chairman. Secretary. Circular No. 428. Issued November 16, 1882. ADVANCE IN BASTBOTTNB RATES TAKING EFFECT DECEMBER 1, 1882. At a meeting of the Joint Executive Committee, held this day, it was agreed that on and after Friday, December 1, 1882, the following rates should take effect : Chicago to New Tork. 1st 2d 3d 4tli 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Class. Chiss. Class. Class. Class. Class. Class. Class. Class. Class. Rate m^crats per ) ^^^ gg ^^ g^ gg ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ The rate on Live Hogs will be the same as on seventh class. The rate on Live Hogs to Boston will be the same as to New York. ALBEET FINK, C. W. BULLEN, Chairman. Secretary. 238 Circular No. 429. Proceedings or the Trunk Line Executive Committee AND Chicago Committee, at a meeting held at the Gfeice of the Commissioner, at New York, on Tues- day, November 14, and Friday, November 17, 1882. Present : L. J. Se ARGEANT . VicB Pres't, Chic. & Gr. T. Ey. S. R Callaway . Gen'l Man'g'r, Chic. & G. T. Ey. G. B. Eeeve .... Traffic Man'g'r, Chic. & G. T. Ey. H. B. Ledyakd. . Gen'l Man'g'r, Mich. Cent. E.R. John A. G-rier. .Gen'l Freigtit Agt., Mich. Cent. E.E. John Newell. . . Gen'l Man'g'r, L. S. & M. S. Ey. G. H. Vaillant. Gen'l Freight Agt, L. S. & M. S. Ey. J. T, E. McKay. Ass't Gen'l Frt. Agt., L. S. & M. S. Ey. Wm. Stewart. . .Gen'l Freight Agt, Pennsylvania Co. D. S. Gray Western Manager, Penn. E.E. Fast Frt. L. F. H. Kingsbury, Ass't Gen'l Frt. Agt, Pitts., Cin. & St L. Ey. Frank HARRiOTT,Gen'l Freight Agt., Bait & Ohio E.E. John Porteous. Gen'l Freight Agt, Grand Trunk Ey. H. J. Hayden. . .Gen'l Traffic Man'g'r, N. Y. C. & H. E. E.E. Jno. B. Butcher, Gen'l Live Stock Agt N. Y. C. & H. E. E.E. E. C. Vilas Gen'l Freight Agt, N. Y, L. E. & W. E.E. A. S. Baldwin. .Gen'lLiveStockAgt,N. Y, L. B.&W. E.E. M. E. Ingalls. . .President, C, I, St. L. & C. E.E. T. C. Moore Joint Agent, Chicago, 111. C. W. Bullen, ALBEET FINK, Secretary. Commissioner. H. C. Blye, N. Guilford, General Agent. Ass't to Commissioner. 239 First Day, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1882. I. — AGREKMENT KEGARDING EA8TB0UND TRAFPIO FROM JOLIBT, BENBCA, AND POINTS IN OOOK COUNTY, III,. The establishment of Eastbound rates from Joliet and Seneca and then- subdivisions, and the necessity of including in the Chicago Division the business of Joliet and stations in Cook County not at present included in said division, was con- sidered, and the Commissioner was authorized to prepare a form o£ agreement in relation to this subject, and submit the same at the next meeting of the Committee : II. — ^PROPOSITION TO INCLUDE IN LIVE 9T0CK DIVISION, DRESSED BEET TRAFPIO FROM CHICAOO TO NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, BALTIMORE AND WASHINQTON. The subject of including in the Live Stock Division, Dressed Beef from Chicago to New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, was then considered and discussed, but for want of time the subject was postponed to a meeting to be held on Friday, November 17, 1882. Second Day, Friday, Nov. 17, 1882. III. — AGREEMENT REGARDING EASTBOUND TRAFFIC FROM JOLIBT, SENECA, AND POINTS IN COOK CO., ILL. Iq accordance with the action of the Committee on the 14th inst, the Commissioner submitted the following form of agree- ment regarding Eastbound Traffic from Joliet, Seneca, and points in Cook County, Illinois : First. — That rates from Joliet be made on the Chicago basis by adding the distance of the short line from Chicago to New York to the distance from Joliet to Chicago, making the Joliet rate 4 per cent, higher than the Chicago rate ; the rate from Seneca for the present to be the same as from Joliet. The roads east of Chicago to allow the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific, and the Chicago & Alton Railroads from Joliet 4 per cent, of the Chicago rate — that is, the differ- ence between the rates from Chicago and the rates from Joliet — and in addition, to allow those roads for terminal charges at Chicago, one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per car-load, the latter charge to be defrayed by the Chicago roads carry- ing said freight east from Chicago. This terminal allowance to apply only to lopal traffic actually loaded at and billed from thpse points, 240 Second.— FTom New Lenox, Mokena, Lockport, and other points competitive ■with Joliet, no less through rates shall be made than from Joliet, and no greater division shall be allowed to the lines west of Chicago. Third. — The above agreement as to rates and divisions of traffic, to go into effect on December 1, 1882. Fourth.— The Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St; Louis & Chicago Railroad agrees to furnish to the Commissioner, duplicate way-bills of all shipments received at Seneca, destined to the western terminal points of the Trunk Lines or points east thereof. Fifth. — The Commissioner is to secure such statistics as may be necessary in regard to the business from Joliet, Blue Island, and other points in Cook County to be hereafter included in the division, in accordance with the contract dated April 2*7, 1882, and he is to call a meeting for the purpose of agreeing upon the division of this traffic. The interested parties failing to agree upon a division of traffic, the Commis- sioner is to recommend a division, and if such recommendation is not acceptable to the roads, the question is lo be submitted to arbitration, in accordance with the rules of the Joint Executive Committee, for final decision. The proposed agreement was then, considered, and a differ- ence of opinion arose regarding the division oE the through rate from Lenox, Mokena, and Lockport, Illinois ; the representative of the Michigan Central E.K. maintaining that on traffic from those points, no terminal allowance should be made to the C, E. I. & P. R.E. ; and the L. S. & M. S. and C. & G. T. Eys. claiming that, in that respect, traffic from Lenox, Mokena, and Lockport, Illinois, should be treated the same as Joliet traffic. Mr. Ledjard not being present at the meeting, and his repre- sentative not being authorized to act, further consideration of the subject was postponed until Air. Ledyard could be con- sulted. [iv. — Mr. Ledyard has since given his assent to the proposed agreement, as understood by the L. S. & M. S. and C. & G. T. Eys.] V. — RATES ON BUSINESS RBOEIVED FROM CANAL AT CHICAGO. It was agreed that business coming from Lockport, etc., via Canal to Chicago, to be forwarded east via rail, should be put upon the same basis as to rates as business received from C, E. I & P. E.E. at Chicago. 241 VI._ PROPOSITION TO INCLUDE IN LITE STOCK DIVISION DRESSED BEEF TRAFFIC FROM CHICAGO TO NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, BALTIMORE AND "WASHINGTON. The following proposition in relation to Dressed Beef traffic was agreed to by all the lines excepting the Grrand I'runk and the Baltimore & Ohio Eailroads : That the dressed beef traffic from Chicago to New York, Philadelphia, Balti- more and Washiniiton — in fact, all dressed beef, except that destined to Boston and Xew England — sliall be iiichided, for the present, in the Live Stock Division, on the liasis of the net revenue. Tnat if ilie roads Ciirrying dressed beef to those points should exceed the per- centages ni)\v allotted to them in the Live Slock Division, no diversion shalj be made for tlie present, and not until such time as any of the parties to the Chicago division shall call for a specific readjustment of percentages. Tliat, in estabhsliiug new percentages, the increased capacity of the roads carrying dressed beef, shall bo taken into consideration. That, if -^.lid roads carrying dressed beef do not hereafter obtain the full amount of their percentage in dressed beef, they shall be evened in Live Stock, as heretofore. Said transfer of the dressed beef traffic from the Dead Freight to the Live Stock Division, shall take effect on such date as may be recommended by the Com- missioner. Mr. Seargeant said that he was not prepared to act upon this recommendation ; that after consultation with the president of his comp ny, he would notify the Commi.ssioner of the decision of the Grand Trunk Ey., and in case that the Grand Trunk fiy. could not accept the recommendation, the question should be decided by arbitration under the estabh'slied rules. The representative of the B. & 0. K.R. said that that company held the same views as the Grand Trunk. VII. — RELATIVE RATES ON LIVE STOCK AND DRESSED BEEF. The question i>f the relative rates on Live Stock and Dressed Beef being under consideration, on motion of Afr. Gray, it was- proposed that the members of the Committee, who may desire to do so, should submit to the Commissioner an estimate of what they thought the relative rates should be, the same to be submitted to the Committee at a future time for consideration. Adjourned. ALBERT FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Commissioner. Secretary. 242 Circular No. 430. Proceedings of the St. Louis Committee, at a meeting HELD at the Office of the Commissioner, 346 Broad- way, New York, Thursday, November 16, 1882. Present : Jno. C. Gault, . Second V. P., 'Wab.,St. L. & Pacific Ey. A. 0. Bird, . . Gen'l Ft. Agt., C. H. Chappell, Actg. Gen'l M., Chicago & Alton P.P. H. H. COURTWRIGHT, Gen'l Frt. Agt., " " 0. B. Skinner, . Traffic Mangr., Ind. & St. Louis Ry. H. W. HiBBARD, . Gen'l Ft. Agt., Vandalia Line. Wm. Duncan, . . Gen'l Ft. Agt., Ohio & Miss. Py. R. M. Moore, . . Joint Agent, St. Louis, Mo. ALBERT FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Commissioner. Secretary. H. C. Blye, N. Guilford, , Qen'l Agent. Asst. to Commissioner. I.— APPEAL FROM RECOMMENDATIONS OP THE COMMISSIONER REGARDING THE DIVISION OF LIVE STOCK TRAFFIC FROM ST. LOUIS. The recommendations of the Commissioner in re Readjust- ment of St. Louis Live Stock Division, as communicated to the St Louis Lines, in letter of November 14, were under consider- ation ; some of the parties in interest expressed themselves not satisfied with the divisions recommended by the Commissioner, and gave notice that they would appeal therefrom, and would submit arguments to the Arbitrator in accordatjce with the es- tablished rules. II. — ^EXPENSES OF TRANSFERRING DIVERTED FREIGHT AT ST. LOUIS. It was agreed that the switching charge on freight diverted under the Agreement regarding the division of traffic at St. Louis, to be prorated as a line charge, should be fixed at $2 per car. and that any expense in excess of that sum should be borne by the St. Louis road in deficit. 243 III.— DIYISION OF DEJL.D TKHIGHT TBArFIC AT ST. LOOTS. It was Resolved, That the Commissioner be requested to investigate the subject of 'Division of Dead Freight at Si. Louis, with the view of including in the St. Louis 'Division, such of the trafflc as may be diverted from it, and to obtain statistics and facts in relation thereto, and submit at the nest meeting of this Committee /iis recommendations as to the proper plan of readjusting the St. Louis Division. Adjourned. ALBERT PINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Commissioner. Secretary. Circular No. 431. Proceedings of the Cincinn"ati Committee, at a Meeting held at the office of the commissioner, 346 broad- WAY, New York, on Friday, November 17, 1882. Present : G-. G-. Cochran, Gen'l Prt. Agent, N. Y., Penna. & Ohio R.R. W. Stewart, Gen'l Prt. Agent, Pitts., Cin. & St. L. By. D. S. Gray, Western Manager, Star Union Line. P. H. KiXGSBURY, Asst. Gen. Prt. Agt., Pitts., Cin. & St. L. Ry. .J. H. Stewart, Receiver, Marietta & Cin. R.R R. M. Phaser, Gen'l Prt. Agent, jVIarietta & Cin. R.R. O. B. Skinner, Traf&c Manager, Clev.,Col.,Cin.&Ind.R.R A. H. McLeod, Gen'l Prt. Agent, Cin., Ham. & Dayton R.R. Prank Harriott, Gen'l Prt. Agent, Baltimore & Ohio R.R. ■0. S. Wight, Asst. Gen. Prt. Agt., Baltimore & Ohio. R.R. ALBERT PINK, C. W. Bullen, Commissioner. Secretary. E.. C. Blye, N. Guilford, OenH Agent. ^«*^- ^° Commissioner. 244 I. — DIVISION OF LIVE STOCK TRAPFIC FROM CINCINNATI. Eeferring to the request of the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Day- ton E. R., for an increased percentage of the live stock trafBc from Cincinnati, the Commissioner stated that in recommending- the present divisions, he had considered the percentages of the Pittsburg, Cincinnati & St. Louis, and Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton roads jointly, and had not intended to limit the Cincin- nati, Hamilton & Dayton road to eight (8) per cent, as there was no objection to the Pittsburg, Cincinnati & St. Louis road,, giving it any additional traffic that might be agreed upon be- tween the two companies. This being satisfactory to Afr. McLeod, it was agreed that no- further arguments would be submitted. It was als'i understood thai the Live Stock sent bv the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton road, over the New York, Penna. & Ohio road, is included itt the allotment of the New York, Penna. & Ohio Live Stock. II.— SETTLEMENT OF LIVE STOCK. BALANCES AT CINCINNATI. It was agreed that the live stoclc balance.-? due the Marietta & Cincinnati R. R. should be promptlv evened wp. The following arrangement was made between the Pittsburg,. Cincinnati &; St. Louis, and !Ma,rietia >.t Cincinnati rmids. That the charges on diverted Live Stock transferred from Covington Stock Yards to the Marietia & Cincinnati R R. ;it Loveland, should be: for transfer between Covington Stock Yards ami Cincinnati, $.5.0Lt per car ; and for P.. C. & St. L. road^ Cincinnati to Loveland, $4.00 per car ; total, S9-00 per car. These cliarges include haul on return empty ear, and are to be settled by vouchers approved bv the Commissioner. The Commissioner approved tliese charges, in aecoi'dance with resolution of Standing Committee in relation to settlement of additional expense incurred in diverting traffic (see Circular Nc 418, section 1). HI. — REDIVISION OF BEAD FREIGHT TRAFFIC FROM CINCINNATI. The Commissioner read correspondence with Mr. C. C. Waite Yice President, C, H. & D. R.R., in which .Mr. Waite expressed himself dissatisfied with the present division of dead freight traffie at Cincinnati ; but it did not appear whether he desired to appeal 245 from tlie original recommendations made by the Commissioner, and which were put in force March 13, 1882, or whether he de- sired that the redivision be made on the ground that the Cin- cinnati, Hamilton & Dayton R.R has changed hands since, and is under a new organization, and has formed new combinations. As there had been no objection raised to the original award made on the 15th of July, 1882, within the specified time, namely : fourteen (14) days after the award was communicated to the parties, no objection could now be raised except with the con- sent of all parties interested ; and that it was his opinion that the application of the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton R.R. should be treated as a new question, the changed conditions upon which this application is based having taken place since March 13, 1882. It was finally concluded that the application of the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton RR. for increased percentages, on account of the change of ownership, should now be considered, and that that company should file its argument in the support of such claim, upon which the usual action should be taken ; and that arguments upon any of the collateral questions as to the time of commencement, should also be submitted. IV. — ^ETENING OP BALiNOES DUE PROM 0., H. & D. .R.R. PRIOR TO ITfl REORGAKIZATION. Mr. McLeod said, that the balances from March 13, up to the time that the railroad changed hands, were in favor of the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton R.R., and that that company should not be required to even old balances that had accrued prior to the change of ownership. The Commissioner stated that this question could be submitted to arbitration if they so desired, but that he considered that in taking possession of the property of the C, H. & D. R.R., the present management became responsible for all legitimate claims against the road that had accrued prior thereto. v.— SETTLEMKNT OP DEAD PBKiaHT BALAHCBS DUB THE MARIETTA & CIHOINNATI B.R. It was agreed that the C, H. & D., and C, C, C. & I. Rail- roads shall at once begin to transfer freight to the M. & C. B.R., 246 and continue to make such transfers until the shortage of the M. & C. R.R. in the dead freight division shall be made up. It was decided that it should be the duty of the Joint Agent to see that this agreement is carried out without unnecessary delay, and in order to enable him to perform this duty efficiently, as well as other duties devolving on him, it was agreed that he should be authorized and instructed to employ such assistance in his office as would relieve him from clerical duties. VI.— S"WlfCHINa CHARGES OK DIVEKTED FREIGHT AT CINCINNATI. On motion it was Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Commissioner, the switching charges on diverted freight to be prorated as a line charge, shall be fixed at $2 per car. Any expense in excess of that sum to be borne by the Cincinnati road in deficit. "VII.— CLASSIFICATION OF TRAFFIC IN DIVISION OF BEAD FREIGHT AT CINCINNATI. It appearing that some difference of opinion had existed as to the tonnage to be included in the division of " Cincinnati proper " freight, it was, on motion, Resolved, That in the division of traffic at Cincinnati, shipments via Cincinnati, consigned through from points beyond (not divided), to or Bast of Trunk Line Western Termini, shall be classified as " Cincinnati beyond ;" traffic from same points, consigned to Cincinnati, and there reconsigned to the East, shall be classified as " Cincinnati proper." Adjourned. ALBERT FIKK, C. W. BuLLEN, Commiationer. Stcretary. 24? CiRCULAK No. 432. Peoceedings of the Standing Committee of the Joint Executive Committee, at a meeting held at the Office of the Chairman, New York, on Wednesday, November 22, 1882. Present : H. J. Hayden Gen'l Traffic Man'g'r, N. Y. C. & H. R R.R R C. Vilas Gen'l Pr't Agt., N. Y., L. E. & W. RR Frank Harriott. G-en'l Fr't Agt, Bait. & Ohio RR 0. J. GrEEl?, ^ Representing I Gen'l Fr't Agt, Pennsylvania RR John S. Wilson, ) H. C. Blye, N. Guilford, General Agent. Ass'i to Commissioner. I.— RTJLES BBOTJLATrKG STOKAQE AND DELIVBHT OP PLOUB IN NEW TOEK HAnBOB. It was Resolved, That so far as tue applioatioti of the new rules, regarding the delivery of flour is concerned, all flour on hand December Ist, shall be considered as having arrived on that date. II. — METHOD OF MAKING THROUGH RATES ON EXPORT TRAFPIO. It having been stated that in making through rates to foreign ports, some agents dropped fractions, while others retained them, the following resolution was passed, with a view to securing uniformity of practice : Resolved, That in making up through rates from interior points to foreign ports, the inland and ocean rates, with any fixed charges, shall be added together and the exact sum thereof, including any fractions, shall be quoted and entered as the through rate in the bill of lading. III.— APPLICATION POE OUAEANTBED BATE ON STONE PEOM MITCHELIi, IND., TO NEW TOBE. The application of Mr. E. B. Stahlmaa, G. T. M., L., N. A. & C. R.R., for a rate of 24 cents from Mitchell, Ind., to 248 ifew York, on Stone, to be guaranteed for two years, was theii considered, and it was decided that the rate could not be accepted, on the ground that it was not remunerative, and that it will injuriously affect the revenue on shipments of Stone from other quarries. The meeting then adjourned. C. W. BuLLEN, ALBERT FINK, Secretary. Chairman. PROCEEDINGS IIIIC ffll rrrr B( J (PASSENGER DEPARTMENT,) MEETING IN NEAV YORK, NOVEMBER 21 to 25, 1882. NEW YORK: RUSSELL BROTHERS, PRINTERS, 17, 19, 21, 23 ROSE STREET. 1882 Pboceedings of Sub-Committee op the Joint Executive Committee, to establish Diffeeential Faees in pavoe of the Chespeake & Ohio Eaileoad, at a meeting held on Tuesday, Novembee 21, 1882. Present : C. B. Meekee, G. p. a, Jno. N. Abbott, G. P. A, J. E. Wood, G. P. A. C. K. LoED, - G. P. A. H. W. FULLEE, - G. P. A, E. A. FoED, G. P. A. T.P.Baeey, - G. P. A. W. B. Shattuc, G. p. a. A. E. Claek, - G. P. A. J. S. Caek, G. p. a. A. J. Smith, G. P. A. E. T. Bbydon, Secretary. N. Y. C. & H. E. E.E. N. Y., L.E. &W.E.E. Penna. E.E. B. & O. E.E. C. & O. E.E. P., C. & St. L. E.E. - M. & 0. RE. O. & M. E.E. K Y., P. & O. E.E. L., E. &St. L. E.E. G, C, C. & I. E.E. ALBEET FINK, Commissioner. I. — ESTABLISHMENT OF DIFFERENTIAL FABES OVER C. & 0. R. n. Tlie Coniinissioner referred to the resolution passed by the Joint Executive Oommittee, at a meotiiig of October 12, 1882 (See Proceedings, page 208), regarding the relations of the companies represented upon the Committee, with other com- panies, not members of the Committee, and said that in accordance with this resolution he had corresponded with the General Manager of the Chesapeake & Ohio Eailway, from whom he had received the following response : " Richmond, Va., October 16, 1882. " Albert Fink, Esq., " Commissioner, &c, " 346 Broadway, New York. "Dear Sir: I have your favor o£ 13th, inclosing copy of resolutions passed by the Joint Executive Committee at meeting held at your office on the 12th. 252 relative to working with companies not members of tlie Joint Executive Com- mittee. " I am pleased to say I see nothing in the resolutions that is unfair or unreason- able, and as it is our. desire to co-operate with the Committee to the fullest extent consistent with our position, I have direeted our General Passenger Agent to confer with you at the earliest date practicable, and arrange for putting into eflect such differentials in favor of this company as can be agreed upon. " Yours very truly, (Signed) "C. W. Smith." In pursuance of said communication, this meeting has been called for the purpose of conferring with the General Passen- ger Agent of the C. & O. E'y., Mr. H. W. Fuller, upon the subject mantioned. The argument of Mr. H. W. Fuller, General Passenger Agent of the Chesapeake & Ohio E'y was then read, stating in full the claims of that company for differential fares, and the conditions under which they wonld put them in force and comply with the rules and regulations of the Joint Execu- tive Committee. After discussion, the following conditions, as submitted by Mr. Fuller, and amended by the committee, were then agreed upon : ' First. — That no action of the Joint Executive Committee shall preclude the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company from issuing and selling its usual tourist or excursion tickets to the various resorts on their line, or south of Washington and Alexandria, and the estabjishing of such fares for this business from their termi- nal points, viz. : Louisville, Cincinnati, Columbus and Washington, as it may deem to the best interest for the promotion of Ihis class of business ; the fares not to be less, generally, than those in force during the year 1882, and that it shall not re- strict the issuing of their usual combined water and rail excursion tickets, in season, via the Old Dominion Steamship Company, and other steamer lines at their water termini, the fares for such excursion tickets to be not less than on the basis of $34, for the round trip ticket, Cincinnati to New York. Second. — That the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway shall only be required to adopt the continuous train tickets between points between which differential fares are agreed upon, butin case passengers between those points are permitted to lay over at local points on the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, that such increased fares shall be charged, as may be agreed upon, from time to time, between the parties inter- ested. Third. — That the Ohio & Mississippi Railroad instruct their ticket agents to name the Cliesapeake & Ohio rate and route, whenever application is made for ticket.'! to points in competition with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, and that the Pennsyl- vania Railroad Company's agents in New York and Philadelphia name the Chesa- 253 peake & Ohio route in connection with the Baltimore & Ohio, whenever a ticket is asked for via Washington, and tlie route not named by the apphcant. After further discussion, the Commissioner ruled that the following differential fares should be adopted over the Chesa- peake & Ohio Eailway : 1st Class. 8d Class. Theatrical. Cincinnati to "Washington $12 50 $11 25 $10 60 Cincinnati to Baltimore 12 50 11 25 10 60 Cincinnati to Philadelphia 15 50 14 00 12 80 Cincinnati to New York 16 00 15 00 13 60 Louisville to New York 19 50 18 00 Nashville to New York 24 00 23 00 St. Louis to Washington 19 25 16 50 16 15 St. Louis to Baltimore 19 25 16 50 16 16 St. Louis to Philadelphia 21 00 18 75 17 55 St. Louis to New York 20 75 18 50 18 00 Mr. Fuller withdrew his claim for differential fares from Louisville and Nashville to Washington, Baltimore and Phil-, adelphia. It was understood that the differential fares allowed were to be operative for business both Eastbound and Westbound. Mr. Fuller stated that he was not authorized to accept these differential fares for his company, without first confer- ring with the General Manager, and that he would give an answer as early as practicable. II.— CONTINUOUS TKAIN TICKETS" FROM ST. LOUIS TO EASTERN DIPrEKENTIAL PARE POINT", VIA LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE, AND LOUISVILLE, ETANSVILLE & ST. LOUIS RAILROADS. The Commissioner read correspondence with the General Passenger Agent of the Louisville & Nashville Eailroad, in regard to putting on continuous train tickets, from St. Louis, over that road and the Louisville, Bvansville & St. Louis Eailroad, and also read a letter from Mr. M. H. Smith, 1st Yice President of the Louisville & Nashville Eailroad Com- pany, defining their relations with the Louisville, Evansville & St. Louis Eailroad Company, and stating that that com- pany was authorized to act independently of the Louisville & Nashville Eailroad, in regard to establishing differential fares from St. Louis. The proposition made by the Joint Executive Committee was that no tickets should be sold by that route from St. 254 Louis, upon the train which did not make connections at Louisville with the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, but should be sold only upon the morning train out of St. Louis, and that a continuous train ticket should be used on that train. After discussion, and a full explanation of the matter, the representative of the L., E. & St. L. E. E. agreed to confer with the officers of his company upon the subject, and report the result. Ill . — TICKETS OF CHESAPEAKE & OHIO R'T ISSUB, FROM WASHINGTON TO CHICAGO, VIA CINCINNATI. After discussion, it was agreed by the Baltimore & Ohio and the Pennsylvania Railroad Companies, that as soon as the Chesapeake & Ohio Eailway Company would put on con- tinuous train tickets from Washington to Chicago, via Cin- cinnati, and so notify the two companies they would withdraw their tickets from Washington to Chicago, via Cincinnati. Mr. Fuller agreed to give such notice and furnish a sample 6i the ticket at the earliest practicable date ; it being under- stood that the rule adopted by the Committee, providing that in case connections are missed, the continuous train ticket is good for the next succeeding train, would apply in this case. Proceedings of the Joint Executive Committee (Passenger Department), at a Meeting held at the Oeeice of THE Chairman, 346 Broadway, New York, November 22- 25, 1882. The following roads were represented : Bait. & Ohio, C. K. Lord. Boston & Albany, E. Gallup. Canada Southern, W. H. Hurlrurt. Ches. & Ohio, H. W. Puller. Clev., Col., Cin. & Ind., . . . . ■ A. J. Smith. Grand Eapids & Ind., A. B. Leet. Ind'p'ls & St. Louis, A. J. Smith. Ind., Bloom. & Western, .... H. M. Bronson. 265 Lake Brie & Western, .... G. W. Smith. Lake Shore it Mich. Southern, . W. P. Johnson. Lou., Evans. & St. Louis, ... J. S. Oark, Marietta & Cincinnati, T. P. Bakry. Michigan Central, ... | ^- ^- I^^d^abd, I O. W. EUGGLES. New York CentraKt Hud. Eiv., . | ?• i[- -^^'^™' I C. B. Meeker. New York, Lake Erie & "Western, . Jno. N. Abbott. New York & New England, ... A. C. Kendall. New York; Penn. & Ohio., . . . | J- M. Ferris, I A. E. Clark. Ohio & Miss., W. B. Shattuc. Pennsylvania, f Frank Thomson, '' I J. E. Wood. Pennsylvania Co., t Pittsburg, Gin. & St. Louis, . . . ■] E. A. Ford. Vandalia Line, ( Wabash, St. L. & Pacific, ... H. C. Townsend. ALBEET FINK, E. T. Brtdon, Chairman. Secretary. The Chairman said that the meeting had been called, under a resolution adopted at the last meeting, for the pur- pose of adjusting differential fares between intermediate points, and the completion of the contract for division of earnings, and that the Committee would now proceed with this matter unless it was desired to first dispose of some rou- tine business. It was suggested that the miscellaneous business before the Committee should be first taken up, and the adjustment of differential fares postponed. I. — WITHDRAWAL OF COMMISSIONS PAID IN SAN FRANCISCO TO OUTSIDE PARTIES. On motion, the Chairman appointed a committee composed of the General Passenger Agents of the Trunk Lines, and 256 Messrs. Townsend, Euggles and Pord to draw up an agree- ment haying in view the withdrawal of commissions now paid in San Francisco to outside parties, which have the effect to reduce the regular fares. In accordance therewith, the committee reported as fol- lows : Resolved, That from December 1st proximo, no commissions shall be paid in San Francisco, or on the Pacific coast, that shall have the efiect of reducing the estabhshed fares of the Central Pacific R.R. to points east of the Missouri River, and no orders for eastbound tickets of any class shall be drawn on lines east of the Missouri River. The above resolution ia recommended for adoption by the Joint Bxesutive Committee, and the Weitern connecting lines are respectfully requested to join in this desirable reform. The report of the committee was received, but as it was evident that no agreement could be reached, the Chairman recommended that the matter be referred to the Trunk Line Committee for further consideration, which recommendation was adopted. II.— APPOINTMEHT OP LOCAL COMMITTEES AT CINCINNATI, ST. LOUIS AND CHICAQO. On motion, the following appointments were made : Foe Cincinnati. W. B. Shattuc, Chairman. T. P. Baert, Secretary. Foe St. Louis. H. C. Townsend, Chairman. G. J). Bacon, Secretary. Foe Louisville. C. P. Atmoee, Chairman. J. C. Eenst, Secretary. The appointment of Mr. Thomas 0. Moore as Chairman of the Chicago Committee, was confirmed, and the selection of a Secretary for that Committee, postponed. III. — INCREASE OF EMIGRANT OR THIRD CLASS FARES FROM THE PACIFIC COAST, SO AS TO YIELD THE LINES EAST OF ST. LOUIS AND CHICAGO REGULAR SECOND CLASS FAKES. After discussion, it was Resolved, That the Chairman of the Joint Executive Committee is hereby directed to notify the Central Pacific R.R. Co. and Southern Pacific R.R. Co. and Oregon Ry. and Navigation Company that from January 1, 1 883, the rate on Emigrant 257 or Third or Second Class tioketa from points on tlieir Lines to Atlantic seaboard cities, must be so advanced as to pay the Lines East of Chicago and St. Louis the highest second class (and not lower differential) rale proportion on all such tickets. In other words, that the Emigrant or Third or Second Class rates between points indicated easlbound, must be based on the highest second class rates from Chi- cago or St. Louis, by whichever route the through rate may properly be made. Also, Resolved, That the rates frotn Pacific coast points to intermediate points e.ast of Chicago and St. Louis affected by the above advance, shall be adjusted at th-e special meeting of tlie Western Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents, at Indianapolis, December 12, 1S82, and that the Railway Companies here- tofore named, be notified by the Secretary of the Westor-n Association in time to incorporate the changes adopted in their rate sheets, taking effect January 1, 1883. The Chairman issued notice as above agreed. IV. — COMMISSIONS ALLEGED TO BE PAID IN ST. LOUIS BY THE I., B. & "W. li.R., CONTBART TO AGREEMENT. A lengthy discnssion of this subject resulted in the agree- ment of Mr. H. M. Bronson, General Passenger Agent I., B. & W. E..E;. to discontinue the payment of commissions at that point, and the assurance of Mr. H. C. Townsend, General Passenger Agent, W.', St. L. & P. R.E., upon whose issue the commission was said to have been paid, that if the payment of such commission was continued, he would withdraw the tickets reading over the I., B. & W. E.E. from sale, accord- ing to agreement. V. — DIFFERENTIAL FARES BETWEEN INTERMEDIATE POINTS. The advisability of establishing differential fares between intermediate points was argued at length without coming to any definite conclusions. VI. — REPORT FROM C. & O, R.R. WITH REGARD TO THE ACCEPTANOE OP DIFFERENTIAL FARES. Mr. H. W. Fuller, General Passenger Agent, C. & 0. E.E. reported that his company had decided to accept the award of differential fares from Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville and St. Louis, as stated in the proceedings of meeting of Novem- ber 21, to take effect from December 1st, proximo. 258 VII.— BEPORT FROM THE LODISVILLE, BVANBVILLB AND ST. LOUIS R.B. WITH REGARD TO DIFFERENTIAL FARES AND THE ADOPTION OF CONTINUOUS TRAIN TICKETS. Mr. J. S. Cark, General Tioket Agent, Louisville, Evans- ville & St. Louis Eailroad Company, reported tliat lie was au- thorized to say that his company would accept the condi- tions of the resolutions adopted at a previous meeting of this Committee, under which continuous train passage tickets arc to be sold between differential fare points, and that he would place such tickets on sale from St. Louis, the only differential fare point in which his line was interested, and that no through tickets should be sold by the evening train, which made no direct connection at Louisville with the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway. Vm.— READ,TUSTMENT OF DIFFERENTIAL FARES AND DIVISION OF BUSINESS BETWEEN DIFFERENTIAL FARE POINTS. It was agreed that the statistics showing the results of the operation of the differential fares already established, as compared Avith the business transacted between the same points for previous periods, during the year 1881 and the present year, should be given to the Committee for their in- formation and guidance in determining their action with regard to the readjustment of such fares. These statistics were laid before the meeting, and were examined, during the 23d and 24th days of November. The question was then discussed as to whether it would not be desirable to make a definite division of the traffic be- tween differential fare points, between the competing roads, and monthly cash settlements of accruing balances, so as to insure to each road the full amount of the business upon the basis of 1881, as provided in the agreement for the division of gross passenger earnings. It was considered whether the division of earnings could not thus be confined to the competitive traffic, instead of including local traffic, as contemplated in the contract. As the representatives of companies present were not authorized to act upon this question, the following resolution was unanimously adopted : Whereas, It has been ascertained from the statistics presented at this meeting that the present dMerential fares will have to be modified in order to bring about a proper distribution of the business, as originally agreed upon, 259 Resolved, That when this meeting adjouriiB it adjourn until Tuesday, Decemher 5, 1882, at which time the modiflcatioi; of said differential fares shall be pro- ceeded with, and that, in the meanwhile, the general passenger agents shall confer with their chief executive officers upon the proposed plan of dividing the passenger traffic between competitive points, and making monthly money settlements of bal- ances, and that the general passenger agents be prepared and authorized to act definitely upon this subject at said meeting. IX.— REQtJlSST BT TUB LAKli EKIE Sc WESTERN BAILBOAD, THAT THE TRUNK LINES EECON- SrDEK THEIR ACTION IN DISCONTINUING THE SALE OP THROUGH TICKETS TO FREMONT AND SANDUSKY, OHIO. Mr. G. W. Smith presented the following resolution : Resolved, that the Trunk Lines be requested to replace on sale the tickets to Sandusky and Fremont, which were recently withdrawn from sale, and that first class limited and second class rates be made to those points on the same basis per mile as to Cleveland and Toledo. After discussion, several members of the Committee ex- pressing themselves as unable to act in the matter, as they did not fully understand the subject, the resolution was not adopted. "X.— REQUEST THAT DIFFERENTIAL FARES BE ESTABLISHED BETWEEN DIFFERENTIAL FARE POINTS AND INTERMEDIATE POINTS, OR THAT COMMIS8ION8 MAY BE PAID ON TICKETS FROM DIFFERENTIAL FARE POINTS TO INTERMEDIATE POINTS, UNTIL DIFFERENTIAL FARES TO INTERMEDIATE POINTS ARE ESTABLISHED, I Mr. Bronson offered the following resolution : Resolved, That Section 1, of the proceedings of this Committee, at meeting of August 22 to 26, 1882, be changed to read that commissions may be paid from differential fare points to intermediate points, until differential fares are estab- lished between those points. This resolution was discussed, but, it being shown that if the same was adopted, it would lead to a general demoraliza- tion of the established fares, Mr. Bronson was urged to allow the matter to lie over until the next meeting, when differential fares to intermediate points could be established. In connection with this, the claim made by the Lake Erie and Western Bailroad, which road desired that differential fares be established between St. Louis and certain points named by its representative, was discussed, and in view of the difl&culty of taking separate action in the case of these 260 two roads, their representatives agreed to let tlie matter lie over until the next meeting. The following resolution was then unanimously adopted : Resolved, That this Committee shall adjourn until Tuesday, December 5, 1882, and that the first business to be taken up at that meeting shall be the consideration of differential fares to intermediate points, to be allowed the I., B. & "W., and the Lake Erie and Western Railroads. The meeting then adjourned to Tuesday, December 5, 1882. ALBERT FINK, Chairman. R. T. Beydon, Secretary. PROCEEDINGS limm I 111 lull J (PASSENGER DEPARTMENT,) MEETING IN NEW YORK, DECEMBER 5 to 9, 1882. NEW YORK: BUSSELL BROTHERS, PRINTERS, 17, 19, 81, 88 ROSE STREET. 1882. Pbooeedings of the Joint Executite Committee (Passengee Department), at a Meeting held at the Office op the Chairman, 346 Broadway, New Tobk, December 5 to 9, 1882. The following roads were represented : Bait. & OMo, Boston & Albany, Canada Southern, . . Clev., Col., Cin. & Ind., . . . Ind'p'ls & St. Louis, . . . . Ind., Bloom. & Western, . . . Lake Erie & Western, . . . Lake Shore & Mich. Southern, Michigan Central, New York Central & Hud. Eiv., . New York, Lake Erie & Western, New York, Perm. & Ohio, . Ohio & Miss., Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Co., . . . . Pittsburg, Cin. & St. Louis, Vandalia Line, Wabash, St. L. & Pacific, . Pu T. Bbydon, Secretary. C. K. Lord. E. GAUiUP. W. H. HUELBXTBT. r A. J. Smith. H. M. Beonson. G. W. Smith. W. P. Johnson. O. W. EUGGLES. ( H. J. Hayden, \ E. J. Eichabds. Jno. N. Abbott. A. E. Claek. W. B. Shattuc. J. E. Wood. I E. A. FoED. H. C. Townsend. ALBEET FINK, Chairman. FiEST Day, Decembee 5, 1882. The Chairman said that the meeting was called in accord- ance with the resolution adopted at the last meeting of the Committee, under which the first business to be taken up was the consideration of differential fares to intermediate points over the L B. & W. and L. E. & W. E. Eds. 264 As the representatives of the roads named were not present, it was considered advisable to postpone action thereon until their arrival. I. — CORRECTION OF DIFFERENTIAL FARES BETWEEN ST. LOUIS AND PHILADELPHIA, OVER THE C. & O. R.R. The differential fares awarded at the meeting of November 21 to the Ohes. & Ohio E.R., between St. Louis and Phila- delphia, were found to be higher than the same fares to New York, and were reduced, 1st Class, to $20.50 ; 2d Class, $18.25 ; Theatrical, $13.75. (See revised table of differential fares, page 269.) II.— ADJUSTMENT OF DIFFERENTIAL FARES AND DIVISION OF TRAFFIC BETWEEN DIFFERENTIAL FARE POINTS. The question was discussed at length, whether the differ- ential fares could be readjusted, with a view to securing to each company its share of business upon the basis of 1881 (with such modifications as will be considered equitable), or whether differential fares should remain as at present, and that monthly money settlements of balances should be made. It was considered that in either case it would be necessary to agree upon the percentage of the passenger traffic that should be carried by each of the routes between differential fare points. The division of the passenger traffic from and to differential fare points, was then taken up, and the Chairman recom- mended certain divisions, subject to further argument, in case the recommendation was not satisfactory to any of the parties. Second and Thied Days, December 6 and 7, 1882. III.— REQUEST OF I. B. & W. AND LAKE ERIE & WESTERN RAILROADS FOR DIFFERENTIAL FARES, OB THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSIONS FROM DIFFERENTIAL FARE POINTS TO INTERMEDIATE POINTS. The question which was discussed at the last meeting, how the interests of the I. B. & W., and the Lake Erie & Western Eailroads could be protected prior to the establish- ment of differential fares from differential fare points to intermediate points, was discussed at length. 265 It was considered that the payment of commissions to in- termediate points was not admissible, without endangering the establishment of the differential fares between differential fare points. It was decided that differential fares should be temporarily established via the I. B. & W. and Lake Erie & Western Kailroads, to be in effect for sixty days, in order to enable these roads to secure a share of the intermediate business, until a more thorough establishment of differential fares to intermediate points can be accomplished, and the following differential fares were recommended by the Chairman and adopted by the meeting, viz. : Between St. Louis and New York : 1st Class. 2d Class. Theatrical. "Wabash, I. B. & "W. and B. & $20.75 $18.50 $18.00 " N. Y. P. &0 20.75 18.50 18.00 I. & St. L., I. B. & W. and B. & 20.75 18 50 18.00 I. & St. L., C, C. C, & I. and N. Y., P. & . . . . 20.75 18.50 18.00 From St. Louis to Buffalo : 1st Class. 2d Class. Theatrical. Wabash, I. B. & W. and Sandusky $16.25 $15.75 $13.80 C. & A., L. E. & W., and L. S. & M. S 16.25 15.75 13.80 From St. Louis to Cleveland : 1st Class. 2d Class. Theatrical. "Wabash, I. B. & W. and Sandusky $13.50 $12.75 $11.55 C & A., L. E. & "W., and L. S. & M. S 13.50 12.75 11.55 The differential fares above quoted will take effect from date of this meeting. The fares quoted from St. Louis to Buffalo and Cleveland are operative for eastbound business only. (See revised table of differential fares, page 269.) The L. E. & W. E.E. made application for differential fares, from St. Louis to local points on the lines east of Buffalo, which were not allowed, inasmuch as it was not considered advisable to extend such fares to interior points east of the western termini of the Trunk Lines. 266 IV.— DOTERENTIAI, FAKES OVER THE NEW TOKK, CHICAGO & ST. LOUIS EAILEOAD. Application having been made by the Indianapolis and St. Louis Eailway for differential fares, in connection with the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Eailroad, after discussion, it was decided that, inasmuch as the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Eailroad is not fully prepared for through passen- ger traffic, action upon this question should be postponed. FouKTH Day, December 8, 1882. v. — DIVISION OP PASSENGER TRAFFIC BETWEEN DIFFERENTIAL PARE POINTS, The division of passenger traffic between differential fare points, between the several lines, was taken up and discussed. The recommendations made by the Chairman on the first and second days of the meeting were reconsidered and modi- fied in some particulars. The final recommendations of the Chairman are shown in passenger statement No. 4. Fifth Day, December 9, 1882. VI. — PLAN FOR SETTLEMENT OF BALANCES ARISING FROM THE DIVISION OF PASSENGER TRAFFIC. After a lengthy discussion, having in view a plan for the division of passenger traffic, the following resolution was unanimously adopted : Resolved, First. — That the members of this Committee Submit to their manag- ing officers the division of passenger traffic recommeBded by the Chairman be- tween the various differential points considered by this Committee, as shown in Passenger Statement No. 4, and inform the Chairman of tlieir approval or disap- proval ; and, in ease of disapproval, the division is to be submitted to the Arbitra- tor for final decision, in accordance with the established rules of the Joint Execu. five Committee. Second. — That this Committee also further submit to their managing officers a recommendation tliat monthly money settlements be made in accordance with the divisions recommended by tlie Chairman, or to be finally determined by the Arbi- trator, such monthly settlements to commence as of September 1, 1882. 267 Third. — That aaid divisions remain in force, and money settlements be made up to the first day of March, 1883; and that, prior to that date, the Chairman shall call a meeting of this Committee for the purpose of readjusting the division of percentages, subsequent to March first, and modifying, if thought necessary, the plans for settlement of balances. Fourth. — It is the sense of this meeting that, as far as practicable, the actual division of traffic shall be made by adjustment of differential fares, and that should it be shown that the balances accruing under the present division are larger than is desirable, then any one of the interested parties can ask for a read- justment of the differential fares. Mfth. — It is further understood that the object of the money settlements is sim- ply to secure to each company the carriage of the number of passengers assigned to it according to the established division, and that the money settlements shall not be final except by consent of the parties interested; but that the difierential fares shall be so adjusted as to secure to each road the carrying of its share of the traffic. Sixth. — That we recommend to our managing officers that the contract already agreed upon and signed by a number of the "Western roads, at the meeting of the Joint Executive Committee on May 24, 1882, for the division of the total passen- ger earnings of said roads, be so modified as to apply for the present only to the division of the passenger earnings between the differential fare points, as at pres- ent established, or which may hereafter be agreed upon, for six months from September 1, 1882. VII. — MODrPICATIOW OF THE CONTBACT POR DIVISION OT PAPSENGEK EABHINGS, AGBEEB UPON BETWEEN WESTERN ROADS ON MAT 24, 1882. The contract for the division of total passenger earnings, including local and through traffic, signed by a number of the Western roads, May 24, 1882, was then read and modified so as to apply only to the divisioh of the passenger earnings between differential fare points, as contemplated by the fore- going resolution. Said modified contract will be separately printed and sub- mitted to the members of the committee for further consider- ation. VIII ADVERTISING DIFFERENTIAL FARES. It was the opinion of the committee that the differential fares established should be advertised, so as to enable the routes to which they are awarded to obtain their proportion of 'business. Mter discussion, the following action was de- cided upon : 268 Whereas, This committee recognizes the importance of advertising differential fares now in effect, and in order to secure uniformity in said advertisements, as well as to confine them within the rules of the committee, it is hereby Resolved, That all matter advertising differential fares shall be submitted to the local committee for their approval ; and in case of disagreement the question shall be submitted to the Chairman of the Joint Executive Committee ; and no adver- tisements shall be distributed until they have, received the approval of the local committees, or, in case of failure, the approval of the Chairman of the Joint Exec- utive Committee. It is further agreed that no mention shall be made of differen- tial fares in newspaper advertisements. IX« — DIFFERENTIAL FARES, CHICAGO TO NEW TOBK, VIA MICHIGAN CENTRAL, CANADA SOUTHERN AND NEW TORK, LAKE ERI"; & WESTERN RAILROADS. The application of Mr. W. H. Hurlburt, G. P. A., that the dififerential fares between Chicago and New York via Michi- gan Central, Canada Sonthern and New York, Lake Erie & Western Eailroads be reduced, as origiaally agreed upon, to $18.50, was adopted. (See revised table of differential fares, page 269.) Adjourned subject to call. ALBEET FINK, K. T. Bbidon, Chairman. Secretary. I ^ S .;^ * (M ^ on ^ m r-t S 05 r^ s. ^ .5^ s ■?; V S pv 'fe. ^ o J. t^ S '^ s^ « '2 (M ^ or) 00 ^ s •,-.:: -S ■:::::::.•;:• -iS :;:•.::: ^ ■.:■.■. -.ci ::::::;:::::::<-; ::;•:::: •S9B10 » ; ; : ; ;8 :;•:::::::•:::=• ::!::!■; pg : ■ : : :3 ■::::::•:::: -2 •::::■■• ■88BI0 «;;;;:§ ^ ;;:;•:•: iS;; 's ssss ; :ss ui «•■■■ ^-. 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BASIS FOB RATES TO POINTS ON OHIO RIVER BETWEEN POMEROT AND mONTON, u., INCLUSIVE. In compliance witli the joint request of tlie General Freight Agents of the Ohes. & Ohio, Scioto Yalley, and Col., Hock. Val. & Toledo Hallways, the following resolution was adopted at a meeting of the Trunk Line Sub-Executive Committee, held Tuesday, November 28, 1882 : Sesolved, That commencing Friday, December 1, 1882, tiie basis for West- bound rates to points on the Ohio River between Pomeroy and Ironton, 0., inclusive, namely: Pomeroy, Middleport, Cheshire, and Gallipolis, 0., Charleston and Huntington, W. Ya., Petersburg, 0., Ashland, Ky., Addison, and Irouton, 0., will be three (3) cents per 100 lbs. above the rates to Columbus, 0., on first, second, and third classes, and two (2) cents per 100 lbs. above, on fourth class. ALBEET FINK, C. W. Btjllen, Commissioner'. Secretary. CiKCUiAE No. 484. Issued December 6, 1882. ADDITION TO WESTBOUND CLASSIFICATION. The Eastern Trunk Lines have agreed to the following addition to the Classification of Westbound Freight, to take effect Thursday, December 7, 1882 : Binders' Cord, Manila or Sisal, L. C. L 2 Binders' Cord, Manila or Sisal, C. L * ALBERT FINK, C. W. BuLLEN, Commissioner. Secretary. 272 OlRCXJLAE No. 436. Issued December 13, 1882. RATES ON TOfiACCO. Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Tobacco Eates, the following Bates on Tobacco will take effect on Tuesday, December 26, 1882 : Unmanufactured Tobacco and Tobacco Stems, in Hogsiibaos or Cases. From Railroad D£tots at East SI. Louis. . . .to New Bast Hannibal " Quincy " East Burlington. . . " East Keokuk... . . " Rock Island. " East Louisiana .... " Cincinnati " Louisville " Jeffersonville " New Albany " Evansville " Cairo " Chicago " Indianapolis " Clarksville Tenn. . . " Paducah " TJniontown, Ky. . . " Owensboro " Henderson " Oliio River Land-I ings bet. Louisville I „ and Evansville. ex- J cept Owensboro. 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