C. J. PHILLIPS, CENTRAL CITY, KY., VS. ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILWAY COMPANY. Subject: Extortionate express rates. An investigation of this complaint discloses the fact that the rate complained of was that made by the Adams Express Co., over which this Commission has no control. Complainant was so notified and his complaint withdrawn. C. Y. BOGGESS, VALLEY STATION, KY., vs. ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILWAY COMPANY. Subject: Insufficient depot accommodation. This complaint was investigated and found well taken and defendant company was notified to make certain designated improvements. B. F. AVERY & SONS, LOUISVILLE, KY., vs. B. & O. S. W. RAILROAD COMPANY. Subject: Petition for over-head bridge. This complaint was investigated. Complainant was permitted to erect an additional bridge across an alley-way over defendant's road in the city of Louisville. CITIZENS OF VERSAILLES, vs. SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY. Subject: Failure to erect electric signals as ordered by the Commission. This complaint was investigated and it was found that defendant company had not complied with the Commission's order. The subject was again taken up with defendant and the electric signals have since been erected. A. B. CAMERON, MAYFIELD, KY., vs. ILLINOIS CENTRAL, N. C., AND ST. L. RAILWAY COMPANY. Subject: Failure to list property in certain school districts. This matter was fairly investigated and defendant company was required to list its property as contended for by complainant, the County Superintendent of Graves County, and this complaint was dismissed settled. KINGSTON & MITCHELL, MORTON'S GAP, KY., vs. L. & N. RAILROAD COMPANY. Subject: Failure to furnish coal cars. This complaint was investigated and the relief prayed for by complainant was granted by defendant company, and this complaint is dismissed. ROBINSON-HUGHES CO., LOUISVILLE, KY., vs. L. & N. RAILROAD COMPANY. Subject: Extortionate rate on cotton goods from Georgia and Alabama points to Elizabethtown, Ky. Pending the investigation of this complaint, the Commission received notice that complainant was in error in regard to his facts and the complaint was withdrawn. CITIZENS OF EMINENCE, KY., vs. THE ADAMS EXPRESS Co. Subject: Extortionate express rates. This complaint has not yet been investigated nor acted upon. It is suggested that the L. & N. R. R. Co. participate in the rates charged and therefore this Commission has jurisdiction. Chesapeake & Ohio R. R. Co., on petition for permission to change classification on live stock weights. This petition has not yet been investigated or acted upon. THE STAR MILLING CO., NICHOLASVILLE, KY., vs. C., N. O. & T. P. RAILROAD COMPANY. This complaint was in the form of a letter, which was so indefinite as to be impossible to understand the exact nature of the complaint. Complainants were requested to make their complaint more specific, which they have so far failed to do. CITIZENS OF JOYCE STATION, KY., vs. SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY. Subject: Petition for new passenger and freight depot. This complaint was investigated and it was found that the old depot had been destroyed by fire. The defendant company was ordered to construct a new depot, which has been done. D. B. EVANS, QUINCY, KY., vs. C. & O. RAILROAD COMPANY. Subject: Failure to list mileage for taxation in corporate limits of Quincy. The attention of the defendant company was called to this omission, and the property therein omitted has been reported and assessed for taxation. Illinois Central Railway Co., on petition to change depot site at Horse Branch, Ky. An investigation of this complaint showed that the old depot at Horse Branch was entirely insufficient and it further appearing that the present depot is located at the foot of a heavy grade and that a more convenient site at the junction of the main line and Owensboro and Nashville branch, a short distance from the present site, is a more convenient place for the erection of a depot than upon the present site, permission was granted defendant company to construct a new depot at said junction in conformity with plans submitted to and approved by the Commission. THE DAWSON PHARMACAL Co., DAWSON SPRINGS, KY., vs. . THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY. Subject: Extortionate express rates. The Commission, having no jurisdiction of express companies, complainant was so notified and his complaint withdrawn. J. V. SHIPP, MIDWAY, KY., vs. LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE AND MONON RAILROAD COMPANIES. Subject: Overcharge in freight rates from Chicago to Spring Station, Ky. It appearing from an investigation of this complaint that there had been an overcharge on the part of both companies, each were so notified and the same has been adjusted and the complaint is therefore dismissed settled. K. E. GLENN, ETC., LEWISBURG, KY., vs. L. & N. RAILROAD COMPANY. Subject: Insufficient depot. The patrons of Lewisburg petitioned the Commission to cause to be erected an additional waiting room. The complaint was investigated and an additional waiting room was constructed by the company. J. S. DEPOYSTER AND OTHERS, DUNMORE, KY., vs. L. & N. RAILROAD COMPANY. Subject: Insufficient depot. An investigation of this complaint disclosed the fact that the business at this station required two waiting rooms, freight house and telegraph office. The company was so notified and the same has been erected. WINSTON HENRY AND OTHERS, CASKY, Ky., vs. L. & N. RAILROAD COMPANY. Subject: Insufficient depot. A member of the Commission visited this station and recommended certain improvements, which the Commission is advised have been made. CITIZENS OF CROFTON, KY., vs. L. & N. RAILROAD COMPANY. Subject: Insufficient depot. Defendant company has represented to the Commission that it proposes to change its track at this place, which will necessitate the removal of this depot to another point. Temporary improvements have been made upon the building and this complaint is continued for further investigation. CITIZENS OF WINGO, KY., vs. ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILWAY COMPANY. Subject: Insufficient depot. A member of the Commission visited this station and recommended certain improvements, which have not yet been completed. |