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Show STREET CAR TRAVEL, A Remarkable Increase Hlnve the Intro, ductlon of Electricity. The secretary of the street car company com-pany haa made out a statement regarding regard-ing the amount of travel over the lines which is of interest. In January, 1888, when mule power was in fashion, 12,180 passengers rode. Iu February, 40,100. In January, 1839, 51,930 passengers were carried, while in February, 19,020 people, who were in no hurry, rode down town and back home. But mark the difference. In January, 1890, 165,050 passengers were carried, an increase of 110,670 over the first month in 1889, while in February, 196,175 fares were collected, an increase of 110,255. The increase for the two months is 265,-925. 265,-925. Who says that rapid transit is not desirable? |