Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-03
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
ANNUAL REPORT on President GARRETT

III.
shows that the increase Of revenue this wear
over last is 81 0s9 IA SO, the revenue in ISL be-
ing 81, 80 .52S AZ, and in 1872, sls,6oo 677 81
The earnings Of the Washington branch road
we're $3.50 ,645.04, showing An increase of
t5e,0t5 So compared It'll the previous year and
Of so ,s30.5s compared with 1870. The expend-
itures charged amount to s1fi ,910e3, being for
Improvements and for repairs OF railway de-
Dots, water stations and bridges, and for pump
ing water.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF TIRE COAL TRADE
continues TO exhibit desirable results The es-
fabhshment and maintenance of low and uni
form rates, enabling consumers to rely upon
their supplies being furnished throughout the
year at prices which will not be affected BY
changes IN the charge for transportation, con-
mhue 10 cause general and large demand.
The enhanced prices of coal in England have
caused various interests in the East and West
Indies and South America to make arrange
nents for supplies fer lines of steamers, and
1or other purposes, from the port of Baltimore
their action being based upon information that
the tariff Of this company would not be adj
sanced during the approaching winter. In or
consumption of the excellent Goals upon The
line OF the Baltimore and Ohio road will proba-
bly ceman 1t has been determined to con-
struet further addition of five hundred hon
pers, OF eleven tons capacity each, exclusively
for this trade. To meet the expected increase
arrangements are row being made for the con-
struction OF third track from the coal regions
eastward.
In regard to
- TIE METEoPoLITAN BRANCH ROAD,
tne report says that unexpected DELAYS, arising
Chiefly from unusual sickness among the work
men upon portion OF the lire, have occurred
IN the completion OF the Metropolitan branch
rUsa; Inc entire line from Point of Rocks to
Washington is so nearly finished (inciudng the
beavy masonry at the Mcpocacy river and other
points upon the road that its early opening NAV
now be safely anticipated. The through pas
senger service between the West and Washing.
ton and Baltimore can then be performed by
tins direct and excellent line, so that the double
uack road between Point of Rocks and Balti-
more can be used without Interference by pas
sengeT trains with the enormous and increasino
tonnage business of the company. The can
ltal invested IN the Metropolitan branch road,
~ S Ine close Oh the fiscal year, amounted to
Heavy expenditures have been continuously
TIE FITTsEuRG, wAsHIseroS AND POTOMAC
10 place II in effective working condition. Large
aodltlons OF engines and cars have also been
necessary for Its service. Its condition has
therefore required constant and large financial
aid The continued expansion of its traffic JUS
uhef the expectation that this road viii ulti-
"a'e'y become remunerative investment.
DROPPED DEAD IN THE SrRRxr.-About 1880
O'Clock to-day middle-aged man, while walk
IN along ID street, near Sth street, was seen to
fotier and fan. Some citizens observing the
condition CT the man, ran TO his assistance, and
found blood rushing from his mouth and nose,
AND In few minutes life was extinct. Officer
Ouval being near by, summoned soma by
ISLANDERS to his aid. and took the body to the
central guardhouse, where it was laid down in
the back once, and the coroner notified, who
room after came, and decided that an inquest
was unnecessary, rs death had taken place
from hemorrhage caused by pulmonary disease
HE name OF the deceased was George Devices
and he was well-known by old residents of this
city az an eccentric kind OF character, perfectly
dress. and had few acq1aintances. HE father.
eIormer native OF France, lived at the corner
OF u and 18th streets for many years. Deceased
fenns ~ 70! street south on his person was
found sJJt in money and some papers and
memoranda Of his personal expenses.
REMOVAL OF Snow AND Ice RON THE SIM.
sla Issso,id board Of public works has called
"a secIlon
IN act Of the corporation Of Washington APP
proved + ebruary q. 1855, (Webbs Digest, page
1881 and requested that the Same be enforced
The act REQUIRES tenants snd occrnants or own
ere Of houses or Any building bordering on Any
street, open space, or public reservation where
TO be removed therefrom within four hours af-
ter the same ceases to fall, in the day time; If
In the night time, before nine o clock in the sue
ceediDg forenoon after such fall, under q PEN
aity OF not less than -. nor than As; and OF not
less than 30 cents nor more than 81 for each hour
the same shall remain after the time prescribed.
ice on the sidewalks, which can either be re-
moved or sand or some other suitable substance
covered over it, making it safe for travel.
TEE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS at
their meeting yesterday adopted resolution,
submitted by Dr. Nichols, which provides
that no license 70 sell intoxicating liquors at re-
in which the board sSsll be SATISFIED from the
report Of one or more Of its leutenants that
the party applying for license or renewal OF
mas at %s ast ns OF
or violated any other municipal law or ordi-
nance in force In this District in relation to
the retail sale Of intoxicating liquors. Com
missions were ordered TO be Issued to privates
Jacob A. Chase and l.. p. Gleason. Applica-
tons for liquor licenses from Richard Robin
son, Richard Marshal, Charles F. Spates, Oscar
yorlander. John Z. Tally, Thomas Setter.
william Nelson, Charles Hutzler, william n.
Dustin, George W. Driver, and Frank N. Skim
ner were disapproved-
TEE Observation-Disclosures the rain
storm and slush last night, there was another
brilliant audience at the National Theater, who
were delighted at the fine acting Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Boucicault, Mr.. Shiel Barry and Mrs.
SAville in "kerry" and "Arrah- ma ogue."
The Boucicaults have . benefit this evening,
when they viii appear for the first time In the
always popular drama of "The Colleen Bawn."
I'm which they are unequalled. Mr.. Boucicault
win also appear in his beautiful one act drama,
Of all Who have seen him in IL. Manager Saville
made o hit In engaging the Boucicaufts.
To night IL the last but one Of the splendid
Dfn4Tl0D
The performances this week have bean particu-
larry good, and o fne bill Ii prepared for to-
night. Thoss Who fail 10 zee the novelties OF the
week viii naiss . treat.
NEW YEARS PkIsKsTATIoNs--On Wednee-
day night Manager Saville, Of the National
Theafer, Was surprised by the gentlemen in
charge OF s'the front Of the house" presenting
to him, through the treasurer, Mr.. Seasford, Q
heavy seal ring-amethyst, set With diamonds.
During the holidays Rev. B. 3. Baker, pastor
OF Hamline ~. L. church, WAS presented With
dressing gown and slippsrs, and Mrs. Bskor
With fine China tea Get and table linen by the
congregation.
LIVE STOCK HARKBr-Board Of Hedin h
specsioss.-Superintende Gatchell reports the
inspections and salee at Drovers' Rest yesterday
ss follows: 500 cattle up-25 sold to butchers, al
3xa7k cents; IS left over, unsold; 600 sheep up
ali pold, st prices from u to cents; 10 cows
and calves up, and sold from go 10 SIS.