Hardware merchandising January-June 1897 . d whereas the reducingof the express charges on the western division wouldresult in a very material increase of business done,therefore be it resolved that the Dominion ExpressCo. be memorialized and requested to reduce therates on the western division to a point but little, ifany, in excess of those charged in the eastern pro-vinces. In speaking to the motion, Mr. Ashdownmade a comparison of eastern with westernexpress charges, showing that the latter ar?greater for similar distances by 33^, 5°i66%, and even 100 per cent. The rates,he said, were such
Hardware merchandising January-June 1897 . d whereas the reducingof the express charges on the western division wouldresult in a very material increase of business done,therefore be it resolved that the Dominion ExpressCo. be memorialized and requested to reduce therates on the western division to a point but little, ifany, in excess of those charged in the eastern pro-vinces. In speaking to the motion, Mr. Ashdownmade a comparison of eastern with westernexpress charges, showing that the latter ar?greater for similar distances by 33^, 5°i66%, and even 100 per cent. The rates,he said, were such that comparatively littlestuff was carried by express ; a reduction,he held, would increase the traffic. Mr. J. Agnew seconded the motion, , of Broadview, supported it, andit was adopted without further discussion. C. P. R. FREIGHT RATES. A motion was introduced by Mr. J. H. HARDWARE AND METAL H. S. HOWLAND, SONS & CO. Merchants, TORONTO. SOLE AGENTS FORCANADA. f£* Bicycle Sundries BEST IN No. 3. .... AMERICAN MODEL, No. 3. The upper line of figures register continually up to Ten ThousandMiles, and repeats. The lower line of figures register Individual Trips, and can beset back at the start. Fasten Cyclometer to right side of fork and adjust the clip onwheel so that it strikes the star wheel on the BOTTOM. Do not takeapart and attempt to set at any special number of miles.
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