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Show RAILROADS OBJECT TO FREAK TRUNKS - CHICAGO, May . Local merchsnts snd trunk manufacturers who have been engaged ia a eoatroversy with ths railroads ever the pis a to charge excess baggsge rates for long aad bulky trunks, iaeluding the ' wardrobe" truoks and ether 'f freak" ahapes and sizes, have been advised that tha trunk line aasnriation, representing the roads east of Buffalo, have receded somewhat from their position. Ths roads agree to carry trunks free up to forty-five inches in longest dimension. The rule adopted for all the roads in the country, to take effect aa January 1, provided; for aa excess charge for all truaks over forty inches. Those who are opposing tha new restriction, therefore, there-fore, are hoping thst the compromise action of the trunk lines will lead to a reconsideration by tha other territorial passenger aseoeiatioaa. |