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The complainant not appearing, Commissioner Beckman moved that the case be set for hearing Wednesday, April 18, 1894, at 11 o'clock a. M., and that the Secretary notify the attorneys on both sides accordingly. So ordered.

The Secretary read a letter from C. F. Smurr, General Freight Agent of the Southern Pacific Company, under date San Francisco, April 7, 1894, together with copies of publication rates issued by Southern Pacific Company. Laid over until next meeting for further examination.

Adjourned to call of Chair.

JAS. V. KELLY,

Secretary.

J. M. LITCHFIELD,

President.

OFFICE STATE BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS,
SAN FRANCISCO, April 18, 1894.

Pursuant to adjournment, the Board met at 11 o'clock A. M. Present: Commissioners J. W. Rea and J. M. Litchfield. Commissioner Rea in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The schedule of rates submitted by the Southern Pacific Company at a meeting of the Board held April 10, 1894, and laid over for further examination, was, upon motion of Commissioner Litchfield, adopted.

The case of R. O. Shively vs. The Southern Pacific Company, set for hearing this day, was continued, owing to the absence of Commissioner Beckman, and peremptorily set for hearing on Wednesday, the 25th of April, at 11 A. m.

The case of Cunningham & Co. vs. The Southern Pacific Company was called, and Commissioner Rea moved that the Commission try the same at the city of Santa Cruz. Upon that motion the Secretary called the roll. Commissioner Litchfield voted "no," and Commissioner Rea "aye." The case was continued until the next meeting of the Board, for further action.

The Board then adjourned until Wednesday, April 25, 1894, at 11 o'clock A. M.

JAS. V. KELLY,

Secretary.

JAS. W. REA,

President.

OFFICE STATE BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS,
SAN FRANCISCo, April 26, 1894.

The Board met at 11 o'clock A. M. Present: Commissioners William Beckman, J. M. Litchfield, and James W. Rea. Commissioner Rea in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The Secretary informed the Board that the meeting called for Wednesday, April 25, 1894, was postponed by request of the Chairman of the Board, until the following day, Thursday, April 26, 1894, and all interested parties were notified accordingly.

A publication of freight rates from the Southern Pacific Company,

under date of April 20 and 25, 1894, was received and laid over for further examination.

The case of R. O. Shively vs. Southern Pacific Company was called, and the Secretary read a letter from John E. Richards, attorney for R. O. Shively, asking for further postponement. Ordered on file.

J. C. Martin, attorney for Southern Pacific Company, appeared and asked that the case be dismissed. After some discussion thereon, Commissioner Litchfield offered the following resolution, and moved its adoption :

WHEREAS, Since the filing and hearing of the complaint in this case the Commission has adopted a general schedule of rates on merchandise, based upon the Western Classification, and making a reduction in the average rate previously charged of over 10 per cent, which action is in line of the relief prayed for by the complainant; and whereas, the Commission is satisfied that the rates charged for transportation of passengers are not unreasonable; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the case of R. O. Shively vs. The Southern Pacific Company be and is hereby dismissed.

Upon that motion the Secretary was directed to call the roll, with the following result: Commissioners Beckman and Litchfield voting "aye," Commissioner Rea "no." It was adopted.

The Secretary read a letter from the Interstate Commerce Commission, under date of Washington, D. C., April 13, 1894, inviting the Commission to the National Convention of Railway Commissions, etc., to be held in Washington, D. C., May 8, 1894. On motion of Commissioner Rea, Commissioner Litchfield was delegated to represent this Commission at said convention.

The Board then adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Jas. V. KELLY,

Secretary.

JAS. W. REA,

President.

OFFICE STATE BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS,
SAN FRANCISCO, May 10, 1894.

The Board met at 11 o'clock A. M. Present: Commissioners Beckman, Litchfield, and Rea. Commissioner Rea in the chair. The minutes of the meetings of April 26 and April 30, 1894, were read and approved. The rate publications issued by the Southern Pacific Company, under date of April 20th to 30th, inclusive, were read and approved.

The case of Cunningham & Co. vs. Southern Pacific Company was then called for hearing. A letter from the complainant was read by the Secretary, stating it was impossible for them to proceed with the hearing of the case, and making a special request for a continuance of the same to some further date. After discussion, and in compliance with the request made by complainants, Commissioner Beckman moved, and it was ordered, that the hearing be continued to Wednesday, June 27, 1894.

The Secretary submitted Special Tariff No. 3 of the Redondo Railway Company, to take effect May 7, 1894. Upon motion, the same was ordered approved.

The publication of rates issued by the Southern Pacific Company under date of May 5, 1894, was laid over for further examination. On motion, the Board then adjourned to meet at the call of the Chair.

JAS. V. KELLY,
Secretary.

JAS. W. REA,

President.

MEMORANDUM ACCOUNT.

PALACE HOTEL, SAN FRANCISCO, November 23, 1892.

State of California, by order of the Board of Railroad Commissioners, to Richard P. Morgan, Dr.

1892. November 23-To four months and one third (July 12th to November 23d, inclusive) services as civil engineer and railway expert, examining the railways of the State and making report on the same, at $1,000 per month.... $4,333 33 Paid to assistant

Paid expense account

Total.....

600 00 1,595 75

$6,529 08

The above account, amounting to six thousand five hundred and twenty-nine dollars and eight cents, is correct.

(Signed :)

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RICHARD P. MORGAN.

Col. R. P. Morgan, being first duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is the expert of the State Board of Railroad Commissioners, and that the items constituting the claim hereto attached were incurred in the manner and on the dates shown in said bills or vouchers, and the prices are net, and that the services therein mentioned were actually rendered, and the money actually paid, or to be paid, as therein mentioned, and solely for the benefit of the State.

(Signed :)

RICHARD P. MORGAN.

Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 30th day of November, 1892.

(Signed :)

JAS. W. REA, President Board of Railroad Commissioners.

REPORTS OF RAILROAD COMPANIES

TO THE

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

DECEMBER 31, 1891, TO JUNE 30, 1893.

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