Musical instruments, organ, estimated 800 pounds (actual weight). Musical instruments, melodeon, 600 pounds (actual weight). Meat, fresh Nuts.. NEW Per 100. Class. Per 10 Vehicles, estimated weights. Wine, C. L. 144 TONNAGE AND RECEIPTS BETWEEN SAN FRANCISCO AND HEALDSBURG, AUGUST 1 TO DECEMBER Average, 1888, $3 45 per ton. Average, 1887, $4 33 per ton. The above shows a reduction of 88 cents per ton since the western clas sification took effect, July 23, 1888, being a reduction of nearly 20 per cent on former rates. TICKET RATES REDUCED FIFTEEN PER CENT. At a regular meeting of the Board, on March 15, 1889, ticket rates on he San Francisco and North Pacific Railway Company were reduced 15 er cent. GENERAL CONFERENCE OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS. INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, To the Honorable the Railroad Commissioners of the State of California, San Francisco, California: GENTLEMEN: A suggestion has been made, in view of the importance that the various State Railroad Commissions should be brought as far as possible into harmony and cooperation with this Commission, that it may be advisable to call a general meeting of the Commissioners of the various States, to be held in Washington some time in the spring of 1889, for the purpose of a general conference. This suggestion impresses the Interstate Commerce Commission favorably. Its members would be glad of an opportunity to make the personal acquaintance of the various members of the State Commissions, and there are several matters connected with the administration of the law as applied to the regulation of the railway system of the country, in respect to which unity of action and harmony of purpose among all those charged with such administration is exceedingly desirable. Please consider the subject, and at an early date inform this Commission whether the project meets with your approval, and whether, in case a request for such a convention should be made, we could rely upon your attendance. Very respectfully, EDW. A. MOSELEY, Secretary. EDWARD A. MOSELEY, Esq., Secretary Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington, D. C.: DEAR SIR: In reply to yours of December 28, 1888, will say, that the project as proposed meets with the hearty approval of this Commission; and, notwithstanding the fact that we are so far away, we will be pleased to be on hand when notified of date of convention. Very respectfully, V. W. GASKILL, INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, To the Honorable Board of Railroad Commissioners: } SIR: The State Railroad Commissions, with gratifying unanimity, have heartily approved the suggestion for a general meeting, and many who desire to attend have indicated the first week in March as the most convenient time. You are therefore invited to participate in a general conference of Railroad Commissioners, to be held at the office of the Interstate Commerce Commission, No. 1317 F Street, in the City of Washington, at 11 o'clock A. M., on the fifth day of March, 1889. Among the subjects which may be properly considered are the following: Railway statistics, with especial reference to the formulation of a uniform system of reporting. Classification of freight, its simplification and unification. Railway legislation, how to obtain harmony in. Railway construction, should regulation be provided? And such other topics affecting State and interstate commerce as may be brought forward by members of the conference, the above suggestions not being designed to exclude the consideration of any other subjects of common interest. An opportunity will also be afforded for consultation in respect to the heating and lighting of cars, automatic car-coupling, continuous train-brakes, and other matters now more particularly within the sphere of State authority. Brief papers are invited from members of the conference upon any topic deemed of importance. Arrangements will be made for preserving a permanent record of the proceedings. Respectfully yours, EDW. A. MOSELEY, OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS, EDW. A. MOSELEY, Esq., Secretary Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington, D. C.: Yours very truly, V. W. GASKILL, Secretary. ELECTION OF BAILIFF. At regular meeting of Board, held on January 29, 1889, Louis Montgomery, of San José, was elected Bailiff of the Commission, to take office on February 1, 1889. RAILROAD COMPANIES ORDERED TO FURNISH TARIFFS. OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS, DEAR SIR: You will furnish this Commission, at your earliest convenience, with a copy of every tariff, both passenger and freight, in use on your road on the date of the receipt of this request. This is done so that the Commission can approve all existing tariffs. In future you will please furnish this office with a copy of any tariff before the same is put into effect, so that the same may be approved by this Board. Yours respectfully, V. W. GASKILL, Secretary. EDWARD FISHER VS. SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY. At a regular meeting of the Board, held on February 15, 1889, complaint of Edward Fisher, of Vacaville, was read, and as a result of said complaint and the proceedings that followed, rates were reduced 20 per cent. A. ABBOTT, Esq.: COMPLAINT. THE BANK OF VACAVILLE, Į VACAVILLE, CAL., February 7, 1889. DEAR SIR: I have been requested by several of the citizens of this vicinity to notify you, as Railroad Commissioner, in regard to the rates of fare as charged by the railroad of this place. They are charging at the rate of 6 cents or 7 cents per mile, which we think is an outrage. The fare from Elmira to Vacaville is 25 cents (4 miles); from Elmira to Winters, $1 (15 miles); Elmira to Madison (23 miles), $1 75, and so on, and hope you will please investigate this matter at your next session of the Board, and oblige, Yours truly, ANSWER. EDW. FISHER. OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS, EDWARD FISHER, Esq., Cashier Bank of Vacaville, Vacaville, California: DEAR SIR: Yours of February seventh in relation to excessive passenger rates on Vaca ville Division, at hand. In reply would state that mileage rate has never been fixed on that division on account of the limited amount of travel; but passenger rates all over the State are to be adjusted in a short time, and then your case will be looked into, and rates fixed that are fair to the traveling public and the railroad company. Yours very truly, V. W. GASKILL, Secretary. REDUCTION OF TWENTY PER CENT IN TICKET RATES. SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY (PACIFIC SYSTEM). - CLEAR LAKE DIVISION. 30.45 CL 30 Esperanza Cadanassa 46.75 CL 47 Amaranth .95 .45 .60 .15 Citrona. Madison. AIRBA Esperanza. 1.35 1.20 1.10 1.00 .90 .75 .70 San Francisco 2.10 2.30 2.35 2.50 1.20 1.40 1.45 1.60 Rumsey. 3 20 3.35 3.45 3.60 3.80 3.90 3.90 3.95 4.00 4.05 4.15 2.30 2.45 2.55 2.70 2.90 3.00 3.00 3.05 3.10 3.15 3.25 |