To distribute pro rata.
1860. Mr. Bragg: “[This amendment] requires this company to pro-rate passenger fare with all railroad companies, &c.” Mr. Cameron: “As to that portion of the amendment in relation to pro-rating the fare, we do not care about it.”—U.S. Senate, Dec. 21: Cong. Globe, p. 180/1.
1864. Webster, 1867, 1881, Chicago Times. (N.E.D.)
