CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC., AFFECTING BUSINESS WITHIN STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.

EXPRESS COMPANIES.

The American and Adams Express companies occupy the lines of this company, doing a general express business.

Rates are various, and are governed by the business done and the facilities furnished.

MAILS.

Compensation for mail service is not permanently fixed. Service is ordered subject to the rules and regulations of the Postoffice Department, and the amount paid is based upon the weight of the mail transported over each route.

SLEEPING, PARLOR OR DINING CAR COMPANIES.

Sleeping Cars are run by the Pullman Palace Car company, which makes its own regular charges for accommodations therein.

Parlor cars are owned and run by the C., M. & St. P. Ry. Co. Rates are from 25 cents to 50 cents, according to distance traveled.

Dining cars are owned and run by the C., M. & St. P. Ry. Co. Charge per meal, 75 cents.

FREIGHT OR TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES OR LINES.

The cars of all transportation companies are allowed to run over the lines of this company, paying regular rates and receiving mileage.