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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-04
PERSONAL

Col. H Il. Burgh, of the internal reve-
nue. department, has arrived here from
Louisville. Ky. After a few DAYS rest he
will start for Chicago.
From letter received to-day by her
father from Jacksonville, it is learned that
Miss Annie Maucker is somewhat better.
Hotel arrivals during the last "a hours
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.
Chas. Harken, Chicago; V. Neal, Boards
town; John Spects and wife. DUBUQUE: M
Il. Jeorgee, Boston, JAS. K Moroie. r.
Shepherd, j. Ballard, Chicago; HI. B. Sc
CUR, Cordova; d. J. Webb and lady, ]. r.
Bell ana lady, Rapids City; n. H. Hendrix.
r. S. Perrett Racine; VIM G. Hawkins
Geneseo; Florien Granger, Cincinnati. O.. +;
A. De Wolf, Des Moines; Florence Bart
lett, Prophetstown; W Grady, Iowa CITY:
5. Galloway, Aledo, H.; J. Isaacs,
Chicago; F. S. McKeeby, Beardstown:
Edward Thompson. j. E. Cunni CHAM.
j. Esther New York; A Patterson. M.
Jennings, W. III. Morse, W. H. Reno, Du-
buque; Mrs. Steach and family, st. Louis:
}. Il. Murphy, Peoria; j. Armstrong. J. B
Clark, Bowling; j. c. Stanton, r. Frazer.
ID. Collard, ST. Louis; J. III. Cole.
Omaha; F. Ralston, Macomb, H.;
COMMERCIAL HOTEL.
SAINT Goode. Andalusia; w. D. Heath
Milan; w A. Emmerson, F. r.. Bruce.
II. Patterson. t. Louselle, J. T. Murphy.
w. Gruber, Beardstown; J. M. Berken
head, E. Jacobs, Peoria; J. E. Grisev
Chicago Mrs. M. FL bunker. Princeton. +
T. Munson, Macomb; w P. Brown
Port Byron; FL. Forman, Monmouths
John Montgomery, Aledo; G. Ames.
St. Louis; w. A Jarvis. Burling
ton; L. II. Lyons, Milwaukee:
L. I'll. Park, Greens Landing; j. b. Flahar |
y, Brighton; w. Regan, Burlington; A. F.
cummings, John Leason, Ed Cooper. |
seardstown; E. Sprinkler, Taylor Ridge; F.
W. Tindall, Milan; W II. Porter. Peter |
3rath, Moline; A. Donaldson. Rural: A. |
rorpy, Edgington,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-04
MORTUARY REPORT.

The deaths during this week were but
three in number, as follows: Hannah
Brown, ~ years of age, consumption;
Charles E. Kizer, II days Old interitis, and
Edward Patterson, 81 years and month,
typhoid fever.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-04

At L. schauders, opposite the Rock Isl
and house, fine cold lunch New York
count oysters, Bohemian and Pilsere
beer, orchestIian music etc. Give him
call 2.dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-04
"A Wonderful Effect.

ADRIAN, Mich, June 80, 1881.
III. III. WARNER & Co: Sfrs.-YoNr Safe
Kidney and Liver Cure has had the most
wonderful effect upon my wife, who has
been troubled for three or four years with
kidney and liver difficulty.
+. A. FERGUSON.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-04

Indications of consumption are allayed
by Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute.
Chills, fever, ague and weakness are
cured by Golden's Liquid Beef Tonic.
Ask for Golden's; of druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-04
NEW ROOT AND SHOE STORE.

The finest line of boots and shoes ever
brought to this city. embracing everything
in late styles, and at prices sure to please
Custom work and repairing done on sno"
notice. Give us a call. Krull & Pioh,
Oct 3ld6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-04
HATS AND UNDERWEAR.

If you want to see the finest and largest
stock of hats, underwear and gents fur
nishing goods generally, call at Liberman's S,
the halter. oct26d2t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-04
NEW GOODS.

Daleiden d Grotegut, merchant tailors.
at No. 2l23 Fourth avenue, have Just re-
celved fine line of suitings ana overcoat-
lngs, which they invite their friends to
call and examine. Nov3-d1w,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-04
HAND sEWED SHOES.

The only place in the city to buy genu-
inc hand sewed shoes for ladies and gen
tlemen is at Carse & Reticker's. 3i-d6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-04
THE ARGAND.

For soft coal self feeder buy the Ar
gand. Sold by David Don, 1917 Second
avenue. 81 St
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-04
RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

A nice residence with large grounds, in
best part of the city. For sale very low
by Geo w. ID. Harris. Oct26-ft.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-04
THE GARLAND.

If you want the best hard coal stove buy
the Garland. Sold by David Don, 1917
Second avenue 81 Ct
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-04
WILKINSON, KENw0RTHY & BEARDsIs'
LAWYERS,

Have formed co-partnership for the genera Rlg
tice of the law. Office in Fries Block, No. -
Second Avenue, Rock Island, H.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-04
MONEY To LOAN

On good farm lands, at per cent No
commission. QUINCY MCNEII..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-04
HARD COAL.

For genuine Lehigh coal see the Port
Byron Lime association o26tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-04
MOLINE DEPARTMENT.

r. L. EASTMAN. Reporter
Headquarters, one door West of Reimer's
Cigar Store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-04
LOCAL MELANGE.

Il
How the Two Dronlios APP
peared last Evening.
Celebration of the Natal Day
of the Renowned Gusta-
vus Alolphus.
A Woman out Electioneering
for Captain William e..
Morris.
An Unusually Full Assert
ment of Brevities,
Including Church Notices,
Esmeralda and other
Items.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
Worth a Dozen Dead Men.
RICHMoNp. w. Nav %.

RICHMOND, VA, May 20, 1881.
My physician. after exhausting me
financially. cody informed me that my
case was hopeless. that no remedy
would reach my case. and It was en-
tirely useless for me 10 continue tax
ing medicine. / was told that one
lung was gone. and that nv bowels and
kidneys were all decayed. / suffered
overwhelmingly from the horrors OF
dyspepsia and painful urination, and
my breath came short and quick, while
my heart at times ceased to beat en-
tirely, while again it would thump
most vehemently. A sister Of mine, a
Mrs. Rhorer, in Baltimore, wrote to
father advising him TO get me Browns
Iron Bitters. From the very first dose
1 felt change: noy al pain is gone.
my digestion is good. my urine is free
from sediment, ard my siumber uE-
broken and dreamless- now feel per-
fectly restored. and go about and do
as much work as ever did, and l do
not feel the least fatigued
DANIEL r. MCKENZIE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
D0dgeyille Items.

DoDGEyILLE, Mar. Isl. lSS3.-W. J.
Hooking, who for the past year has
been attending the Chicago Pharmacy
College returned home last Thursday
While d. J. Evans. better known as
the " Wisconsin Eagle was crossing
Iowa Street, Il few days ago. he slipped
and fell, breaking his leg just below the
knee.
Miss Billings. of Eden, is the guest
of Mr.. Aldro jerks the present week.
The DodgevilIe Temple of Honor
celebrated its third anniversary on
Wednesday. Feb. 22l. with an oyster
supper. About one hundred joined in
partaking of the festivities.
Mr.. Chandler. of Galena. has opened
out : large stock of dry goods, hats,
caps, boots ana shoes in John r..
Davies store-room.
The Rock and Grove school proper
ties were sold to the highest bidders
last Tuesday. Joe Hooking got the
former, paying theref $3.50. and
John RudersdOrf the latter for 1913.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
The Temperance Revival at OAR
lingt0n.

A special correspondent sends US tile
following:
They have a temperance boom at
Darlington in progress this week. Jake
Hoofstitler commenced the meetings
there last Tuesday night. in the Court
House. in his usual torcible style The
meetings are very crowded and great
interest is manifested. The city cleo
ton takes place next Monday, March
9th. and the issue is License or no
license and the probabilities are that
the temperance people will win. and
that whlskey viii be a scarce article
after the election. when the old licenses
expire.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
DARLINGTON,
A List of Interesting Items from that
Thriving City.

DARLINGTON. Wis. Feb. sS. 1882
Our city is booming. On SATURDAY. it
is estimated there were 1900 people in
town. and Main Street was filled with
teams from the Court House TO the
bridge.
The Beedle 4 Johnnie Prindle COM
bination showed in this city on Satur-
day evening to a moderately filed
house.
\ wrestling match for $40. side,
and the championship of Calamine.
took place in our burg. on Saturday
last. between Ben. Knight formerly
of Mineral Point, and Pat Torphv Of
Darlington noteriety. Bets of two to
one were freely offered on Ben, but lie
WAS Topped. Torphy. managed "a
push him over twice out of thret
times, and got the perSimmon. The
dupeS say it was 4 sell: but the know
ing ones look wise: and talk of match
ing Torphy agin ohny thing from
Johnny Cake Hollow, for sivinty feivt
cintS. be jaberS.
Hon.T. 5. AnSley of your city. was
visible on our streets Monday.
The nomination Of George Clemen.
ston of Lancaster, for Judge of the
Fifth judicial circuit. gives general
satisfaction. but a good many say.
The old man Will get away with him.
Jake HoofStittler opens i series OF
Temperance meetings here. commen-
cling Tuesday evening. The Temper
ance people are going to try to make
an effort 10 carry no license ticket al
the coming election.
Will write again when there isn't
SO much mud JAKE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
List Of Grand Jurors.

State Of Wisconsin, Iowa County Circuit Court
Pursuant TO notice, the following named persons
were regularly drawn at the clerks Office. in thu
village of Dodgeyille, County and State afore
said, on the 23d day Of February, a. D. 1852, e
serve as Grand Jurors for the March term of said
Court, commencing Tuesday the 18th day o.
March, A. d. 1882, at II 90 A NJ. Viz:
NAMES. RESIDENCE.
William Holmes Mifilin.
5ohn Ross, Waldwick.
Chas. :. MilIard Miffiin
W. S. Dimock. Pulaski.
Louis Bourgauit Clyde
John Dolan. Highland
Henry Kendall, Mineral Point town.
w. W. Ward, Wyoming
VIM. Perry, Mineral Point city.
Wm. Salmon, Mineral Point town.
Patrick Mcdonnell Moscow.
D. b. Lawler. Ridgeway.
VIM. Robinson, Moscow.
Vim. II Prideaux, Mineral Point city
John Gallagher, lst Pulaski.
Francis Little. Linden.
Samuel Wright, Mineral Point city.
Attest: JONI ". DALE. Clerk.
Dated Dodgevilie, February 23d, 4. d. ISL
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
Spring Suits for Gentlemen Made to
Order

Joseph Deller has just received a
portion of his spring stock of cloths,
cassimeres and worsted codtings, for
his manufacturing department. which
far surpasses anything ever brought
here before. for variety of styles and
finish. They have been received from
some of the most popular cloth man.
ufactures. and are recommended for
durability and good color. Now is the
time to order your spring suits made,
while you can have good assortment
of cloths TO select from. A perfect fit
always guaranteed and prices as low
as the lowest. Call al the store Of
Joseph Deller. 30
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
List of Petit Jurors.

State of Wisconsin, Iowa County Circuit G ourt
Pursuant to notice, the following named per
sons We're regularly drawn AZ the clerks office. il
the village of Dodgeviile County and STAT,
aforesaid, on the I'D day of February, a. u
1852. TO serve as Petit Jurors for the March tern
of said Court, commencing Tuesday, the 2,tl
day OF March, A. b. 1882, al 1890 a. NJ, viz:
NAMES. RESIDENCE.
Alexander Mckenzie, Moscow.
Jacob Paulson, do
Vim. II. Jacka, Mineral Point city.
Christopher Fritz. Eden.
benjamin Evans, RidgewOy.
VI. +. Rewey, Mifflin.
Alfred Cunningham, Eden.
John Logue, Waluwick.
Richard Randall, Miiiiin.
William HQskins, Dodgcville.
James f. Brown, Linden.
William III Imhof Highland.
Thomas Benoy, do
Christian Hoffman, Arena.
Henry koyle, Ridgeway.
Gdlick Anderson, Highland.
James smith, Ridgeway
Patrick Conway, Mineral Point city.
James Willis. Mifiin.
:. X. Waibridge, Pulaski
John Hales Mineral Point city
John Pile, Waldwick.
w. g. HicoX, Wyoming.
Thomas Thomas. Jr., DOdgeYille.
Patrick Grant, Highland
Vim. A. Owens, Dodgeville.
Walter Evans, Mineral Point town.
i. Manning, Eden.
Henry d. Griffith Dodgeville
Amos OUR, Mineral Point city.
Nicholas Martini do
James Martell. Clyde.
J. c. Smith, Moscow
Cornelius Dunn. Mineral Point town.
4. Brander, Wyoming.
Jerry Humbert, Waldwick.
Attest: john NJ DALE, Clerk
Dated Dodgeville, February sd 4. D. 1ss2.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
st. Joseph Society.

The st. Joseph Society of this city
held its annual election few DAYS ago,
and elected the following otfi GERS for
the ensuing year:
President, VIM. kemerling.
Vice President, John Amberg.
Secretary, Philip Weidenfeller.
Treasurer. John Kim.
Marshal. John GRADER.
Tyler, Vim. Hupperls.
Standard Bearer, John Linden.
The officers will be publicly in
stalled on the evening OF Mond ay,
March Goth.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS AND
INSTITUTE.
Iowa County Spring of 1882

Teachers Institute Of one week. CLOSING
with examination, viii be held al DodgeyilIe
commencing on Monday. March 10Th, and con
by Prof Z Mclaughlin. Of Fond du Lac.
Since i Is recognized fact that institute
training Is an efee i've insfrumentalify In In.
creasing the zeal and ability Of teachers. il /
hoped and expected that the teachers of lows
county VIII embrace this opportunity. Exam
nations viii be held e. follows:
Dodgeyille, March 9th and 25th
Mineral Point March 18th and 10Th
Miffiin, March 3lst and April Isf
Highland, April Cd and 4th
Ayoca, April 9Th and It'll
Arena April 10Th and nth.
FEB. 18th, 1872. Z. D0wLLxS, County Suff
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
New Bedford Mass Standard

We call the attention of ladies TO the adver-
tisement in this paper of :" DR.. MISUNDERSTANDING
putable evidence of its worth, and we recon
mend the afflicted TO try il. This remedy differ,
from quack noStrums in the following respects
rs not recommended for all diseases, but only
for particular class, peculiar To females; 81. il
is recommended and used in practice by many
physicians. one of HON at least is well known
10 the people Of New Bedford. For sale by c. II
Moffett. l7-yI
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
Music Lessons.

Miss Amy Hutchinson. Graduate OF
the Northwestern Conservatory OF
Music, will give lessons on Piano.
Organ, and III vocal culture. Miss
Hutchinson has both Piano and Organ al
her home which scholars can have the
of her father Mr.. Jas. Hutchinson, near
Seminary. l5-2m
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03

How do you manage said a lady to
her friend, to appear SO happy al the
time?" Il always have Parker's Gin
ger Tonic handy" was the reply. and
thus keep myself and family in good
health. When am well | always fee
good natured. 26m1
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
House and Lots for Sale.

The residence of VIM Strauss. con-
sisting of House and lots situated Il
little north of Episcopal church is for
sale. The House is new and is very
conveniently arranged For terms
and particulars inquire at the store of
Joseph DelIer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
lax Noiiee.

The extra time granted by tile City
Council for the payment Of taxes win
expire ia short time All parties
who have not yet paid their taxes are
requested to do so.
ROBERT SHARP, City Treas.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
ORGANS

First-class Organs, from S4S to sos
fully warranted for six years. Call on
or address. ). T. Osborn, Mineral
Point. Wis. 22y1
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
For Sale

Four thousand acres of Farming
Land-sevelal large farms including
the Ansley Land. Inquire of
join HTTCnISON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
At Smith Bros, Linden.

Is lbs. choice prunes Sl00.
S lbs. /" coffee $500.
ibs. : Japan tea $500.
\ large stock Of children's and
youths ready made clothing just re-
ceived. The same will be sold rs cheap
as can be bought at any store in Iowa
county. 2a-3w
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul R'y.
Postoffce Hours.

: A. NJ. to 9P. NJ. Sundays. $50 TO 9: 80 A. N.
Mails arrive, 4 r. NJ, 5:i5 r. NJ, = P. N. and II
p. VI.
Mails Depart, 5; p A, NJ. A. NJ. and 2:15 P. NJ.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
Piano for Sale.

\ good second hand piano for sale
Price $50. Inquire of
2S-2w. S. T. Osborne.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
IMPERIAL PALACE DINING CARS.

O estofc
CentaiD
GIakeEr
fhernIAn
Pass
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
Rlacksmifhs, Nnfiee

M-SEEAL PoIST- March ], ISS2.-We, the under.
signed blaeksmiths Of the city OF Mineral Point
IN consideration Of the prices Of produce Of All
kinds and The prices Of our material. have come
q the conclusion that we can't stand 70 work 81
the present price Of setting shoes COR Is cents.
Therefore be il understood that each and every
one Ggrees to work On the following prices ana
terms: - Cents for setting shoes ami g Cent?
for New Shoes.
Thomas Day, VIM Thomas.
George Day, Wm. smith
=. Treweek W. IL Jaeks
W Treweek, 2 Eanyon
q. H Aesten- J. Il Wilkinson
J-Ef G. T. Mearne
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
FOR SALE.

ples LOT safe my house and two lots Situated
~ the south portion OF the CITY ON STATE sf-ss,
lhe mouse 4 good stone building. two
etories nigh, good barn, cistern, and T,oa,s ~
chard on the place. sVoN VI
also offer for sale thirty-fye acres AZ vooa
mining and farming land adjoining city Limits
this land Is watered by stream ruunins, thrones
IL eltVusn
l will also sell my farm of one hundred and
sixty acres Of land. in Lafayette county, faur
miles nom Mineral Point There Is go,i stone
hundred head of stock There Is a good orehs ~
on the farm, one hundred and ten acres under
cultivation, and fifty acres of timber. For fnr-
tier information enquire of JOS STiIDE
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
MARKETS.

Eggs 121lc.
Corn As to soc.
Lard l215 TO l5c.
Onions $50.
Butter 20 to 30c.
Potatoes SIC. to roc.
Live Hogs, SO 10
Cattle $3.50 Ia $3.50.
Oats Csc. to &c.
Lead ore $500.
Dry Bone $500
Black Jack $500
Flax Seed Sl.l0.
Hides, green. &c to &c.
Wool. washed. 25930.
Wool. unwashed. 20a22.
Glover Seed $500.
Winter wheat Sll0: spring 81 90.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-03
THE DEMOCRAT.
Mineral Point, Friday, Mar. 3, 1882.

Entered at the Post Office, Mineral Point. Wis
as second class matter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26
VERMONT News.

The location survey for the railroad between Rut-
land and Woodstock has been commenced.
Henry Farwe Of Johnson, q cripple, went the 9TH
er day to his wife, from whom he separated
years ago. She absent and the house locked up.
Farwe had at and fell in the yard, remaining here
Everything possible done for him, but he died the
next day.
"A boiler burst at the state reform school at Yer
gennes recently, and Oicer j. W. Parker was severe
ly scalded about the eyes.
james sullivan's house aud barn at st. Adams
were burned last week.
The work Of dredging otter Greek at Yergenaes
has been commenced.
-Chas. LaBpufs 1O-year-old son lost seven teeth
and had his jaw broken by bat which slipped from
the hands Of playmate, at Yergennes.
The Rutland county court Of insolvency has just
disposed Of a curious bankruptcy case-thAt of John
W. Hudson Of Pitsford. The Assignees sold Hudson's
full discharge the costs Of the proceedings, aud pay
back to the bankrupt about 5000
Last week some MeDdon hunters followed bear
all day, but were unable to come up with him. Later
the bear was found dead on Bssell Mountain appear
ances indicating that he became tired keeping out Of
the way Of the dogs, and died from exhaustion. He
very large specimen, the head alone weighing 30
pounds and measuring IA inches and 10 inches
from the tip of the nose to the base Of the ear.
The New Haven camp-meeting is to begin August
o. aud continue ten days.
The Congregational pulpit at Weston is to be sup
piled during the summer by Rev E. II. Sheath Of the
Yale theological school.
The venerable Capt. Major Post, who lately died
in Georgia. for 80 years resident OF that town.
He active militia man, aud as such was engag
ed in the war Of 1872 for which he many years
ago granted pension.
p. s. Rogers store at East Corinth was burned
Tuesday night, with Its stock Of dry goods aud groce-
ries. Loss $4,000, insurance $4,000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26
The New london Nor,hcrn.

From the annual report Of the New Lon
don Northern railroad company it appears
that during the last fiscal year 1872, 900 was
laid out in improvements and alterations, in
Guiding $4,000 for new freight cars. Be
sides this a large amount of money was spent
in connection with the Fitchburg railroad in
changing the grade at Millers Falls from q
grade crossing TO an overhead one A pur-
chase has also been made OF enough steel
rails, which are now being laid, to complete
the steel rail line to Palmer. The total earn
ings of the road we're $Gll, 0i3 S. an in-
crease over the previous year of $l9, G97, Of
which $l99, 5lS SO was for passenger trans
portation, an increase over 1880 OF S2i, 249 II,
and $345, 755 4s for freight transportation.
The total operating expenses we're 1891, BIZ
80. The number of passengers carried in
1881 was Boa, sl6, and tons Of freight carried,
400, 072. Number of men employed 500.
The road owns "a passenger and baggage
cars, 1884 freight cars and 22 locomotives.
All passenger train cars are equipped with
air-brnko and Miller platform and coupler,
and part of its freight cars are provided
with patent self-coupling.