Beaumont Railway Company v. United States

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Messrs. Frank H. Moore, of Kansas City, Mo., Samuel W. Moore, of New York City, W. E. Davis, of Kansas City, Mo., and M. G. Roberts, of St. Louis, Mo., for the southwestern lines.

The Attorney General and Messrs. Edward M. Reidy and Daniel W. Knowlton, both of Washington, D. C., for the United States and Interstate Commerce Commission.

Mr. Frank H. Towner, of Chicago Ill., for the western trunk carriers.

Mr. Justice BUTLER delivered the opinion of the Court.