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Show RAILWAY IS ALLOWED TO INCREASE RATES Although, there wa no protest at the hearing 'ncld last June, somewhat l-ss ! than the increase asked by the Halt Lake &. Utah railroad in freight and pas- j senger rates Is allowed by the public j utilities commission in an order issued j yesterday. The commission allows new : rates, effective on ten days' notice.. Th commission allows an increase in the rouml-trip passenger faro from ISO ! per cent of the one-way fare to 190 per cent, except as to minimum adult fares. Tho company's request is granted tc change the minimum adult fare from it' oeaitri to l.i cents, onr; way, and from cents to 2 cents, round trip. i Kenuests of the conmany with regard to mileage passengr-r ratets is denied. ,: |