In re Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co.

WELSH, District Judge.

This is a claim by the Union Traction Company against the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company, hereinafter called P. R. T., for use and occupation under lease of the street railway system of Philadelphia, excluding the city-owned Broad Street Subway and Frankford Elevated. We referred the claim to a special master for consideration and recommendation, and he has recommended a payment of $3,500,000.

Exceptions to the special master’s recommendation have been filed by the P. R. T., by the trustees of the P. R. T., by the city of Philadelphia, and by the Public Service…