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Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
Measurements of the Great Lakes.

The greatest length of Lake Superior
is go miles; its greatest breadth is 160
miles; mean depth. 6sS feet; elevation,
S27 feet; area, $1,000 square miles. The
greatest length of Lake Michigan is 500
miles; its greatest breadth, los miles;
mean depth, 600 feet; elevation, 5O6 feet;
area, $4,000 square miles. The greatest
length of Lake Huron is 800 miles; its
greatest breadth, GO miles; mean depth,
600 feet: elevation, 274 feet; area, 10000
square miles. The greatest length Of
Lake Erie is $50 miles; its greatest
breadth, so miles: mean depth, 81 feet;
elevation, 2Gl feet; area, 5000 square
miles. The greatest length of Lake On
tario is $50 miles: its greatest breadth is
60 miles; it's mean depth is 500 feet; ele-
walton. PSI feet; area, 5000 square miles.
St. Louis Republic.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
a Family Medicine.

Having suffered for several years will
liver complaint, indigestion and an OBJ
stinate form of cutancous disease, after
unsuccessfully using other remedies,
was advised by several physiciansto t-y
your celebrated preparation, NOLAN
dine"
Since thoroughly testingit, lean con-
fidcntly recommend it as the best altc-
rative blood purifier and liver invigora-
tor have ever used and it can also be
taken witt, much efficacy by delicate
females. consider it a valuable family
medicine, possessing the advantages OF
Mercury" without its injurious effects,
and with pleasure offer my unsolicited
testimony in favor of Nolandinc.
Very respectfully.
Mrs. G.. ". FRANCISCO,
Richmond, Va.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.

his dog accompanied him, and the AMI
NAL found his way through the open
door of the kitchen to his old hiding
place under the table. When the master
started for home, neither his hat nor
cane could be found. After a long
search, the dog was discovered fast
asleep under the table; one paw was in
his masters hat, the other resting on his
stick. How the dog obtained possession
of these articles no one could tell. BE
remembered his last visit TO the place,
and how scurvily lie was treated. The
sagacious creature resolved not to be left
behind the next time. He knew that
his master could not go home without
the hat and stick, and that he would be
awakened when his owner got ready to
walk. His plans were acutely laid, and
if he had been human he could not
have done better.-Exchange.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
Twins. Tripls,s and ouadruplets.

Twins do not happen more than 800
times year in population of 1,G00, 600,
and seldom hit the same family twice.
Triplets are rare enough to be curiosi-
ties. 1t is estimated that not one woman
in 100000 has given birth to three chill
dren at one time, and, although there is
on record in the old medical works the
case OF German peasant woman who
had twelve children at four births-three
each tinle-and Michigan woman who
is given the crsdit of having produced a
dozen children at five births inside of
seven yems-quadruplets once, triplets
once, twins twice and lone youngster
on the last occasion. Such instances of
fecundity are rarer that new planets,
and the lady entitled to the cake for hay
siias. had four chi dren at q birth is not to-
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
Took charge of the Stick and Hat.

A gentleman in Glasgow owned very
intelligent Newfoundland dog. He ac-
companied his master wherever he went,
and was his inseparable companion In
his visits and to church. One evening
the gentleman went to visit neighbor.
The dog attended him. It was quite lats
when the gentleman started for home.
and, to his surprise, his dog could not be
found. After the family had retired to
bed there was great noise in the kitchen.
It was supposed that burglars were rob-
bing the house. Soon there was crash
and smash like the breaking OF win
dow, and then all was still The morn.
ing revealed the mystery. The dog had
fallen asleep under the table he was
sensible that his master had gone home,
and the noise heard was the attempt OF
the dog to make his escape. AS there
was no other way to get out. the saga
cious animal went through the window,
taking the glass and frame with him.
It YVES . long time hezpre ms master
x;dtsa did 5
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
Varicose Veins.
To Nc Moldndtne CoJx6anv.

To the Nolan6tne Company:
Permit me to aGd my testimony to the
curative properties of Nolandfne.
For many years have suffered from
varicose veins. Twelve N onths ago L
struck my leg against chair, breaking
one Of the vei4s. The wound thus
made could not be healed except for q
short time; then break out afresh. At
times suffered untold misery from To-
cal fever and most irsuferable burning
sensation. After using two (2) bottles
Of your Vegetable Nolandine" the
liberated places healed, the swelling
G.5appeared, natural sleep was restored,
aud my nervous system composed.
AS vermifuge, Nolandine acted spe-
officially on one of my children. As a
llood purifier ard general toxic, your
Nolandine has no equal. Gratefully
yours, D. B. PROSSER, q,
at 500 Main street, Richmond, Va.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
The Parrot Not the Only Bird That Talks

The Parrot Not the Only Bird That Talks
The parrot is generally supposed to
have the monopoly of the power OF talk,
ing among birds, but as q matter OF
fact the parrot is decidedly inferior te
the mynah. There are always exam
ples of these birds in the insect house
at the Zoo, and they repeat various
phrases with great clearness OF utter
ance. Curiously enough, the hen has a
gruff voice, while the cock speaks In a
clear high tone, like thatof child. The
mynahs can be easily provoked into
showing off their power Of speech, and
will greet the visitor with "Good morn
ing" in response to his sahatations. The
mynah is kind Of starting, and THIS
latter bird is well known for its lmlta'
tive powers. Some years ago an ac'
count was published Of talking ca
nary" which could articulate quite
plainly, and would repeat series OF
phrases. But the wonder is, not that
there are SO many different kinds OF
birds which can "talk," but that there
are not more. The voice organs are
equally perfect in construction IN all
these higher birds. Mall Gazette.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
,,o wanted No Moro overcoa.s Stolen

A story is told of certain club wag,
who, in his numerous visits upon his
large circle of friends. had had several
overcoats stolen from the hat racks.
Accordingly when he called one cold
night last winter upon lady of his ac-
ouaintance he was equipped with a long,
fine steel chain, which he attached to the
Siberian" after it had been placed upon
the rack, and covertly paid out the chain
from his trousers pocket to its full
length. The end was reached when he
took a seat just inside the parlor door.
The precaution leaked out later in the
evening and the undercurrent cynlc-
ism of the scheme quite atoned foy the
sugeestiveness of its carrying out
Clothier and Furnisher.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29

three years with the Chronic Liver COM
plant, Diarrh1a and Dyspepsia, with
total loss of strength, energy and appe-
tie, accompanied by slceplessness. A
single bottle Of your "Eolandinen has
restored he to health. 10 "Nolandine"
am indebted for tbs restoration. I
would also state, intl:s connection, that
during the several years Of niy sickness
I tried many remedies, al Of which
proved to be entirely worthless in my
Csc. Your "NoiaEt.:nc" should beuni-
vc-sally known. Ian convinced, When
led, it Will become standard remedy.
Fly persons desiring further informa-.
TN will have it r.cst cheerfuliYimpart-
ed by calling upon me.
Very truly AID gratefully yours,
o. P. HAWKINS, Richmond, Va,
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
LARGE EARNS in Europe.

Baron Hirsch farms more than 10000
acres of land in Hungary, where the
largest agricultural operations in Europe
are to be met with. Prince Nicholas
Esterhazy, in tho same country. is said
to farm more than 100000 acres. This
is done not upon any metayer system,
but directly through the agency OF a
large staff of overlookers. Ir France,
supposed to be o country Of small farms,
there are some very large ones. and one
Of $500 acres. held by Mr.. Gail. near
Tours, is well MISUNDERSTANDING.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
Heals Ulcers.

Dear Sir,-As recipient Of its heal
ing powers it affords me pleasure to tes-
tify to the efficacy of your remedy "No-
iandine." For two years have been
afflicted witt painful ulcers, followir &
the slightest abrasion of the skin, Dis
abling me from all labor and exerci: c.
A single bottle of the "Nolandine "h. S
rot only healed the ulcers, but removed
all predisposition to them, and i c
no longer any fear of their return. Ne.y
truly yours, THOS. B. BOTT,
Hanover COUNTY, Va.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
ONE WORD.

'.y-,-si,c I..e cn epic, the warrior said
''yic,oev Ta.or and slory wed.
.Prithee. q aala4 '' exclaimed the knight
Proves. adventure and faith unite. "
I'm ode to freedom, the patriot cried
Liberty Won and wrong dcded."
Give TIE drama. the scholar asked
The i-ncr r:or.d in tie outer masked"
Frame nc a sonnet, the artist prayed
Power aal passion in harmony played"
'sia- the lyric" the maiden sighed
- iarl, note waking the morning wide.
Say. al too tong. " said the busy age,
Write me c line Instead Of page"
The swift years SPOKE, the poet heard,
Your poem write in a single word"
He looked in the Glaiden's glowing eyeS
i moment glanced at the starlit skies;
From the lights below TO the lights above,
And wrote the one-woyd poem-Love.
Wallace Bruce in Blackwood's Magazine
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29

had my attention called to your
Vegetable Preparation, Nolandinc,, "
which l commenced taking as directed.
In few days my relations saw an
improvement in my complexion. My
strength ard appetite increased. 1 be-
gan to be hopeful, and assure you l
was not disappointed. In the space Of
twenty Coy days I gained sixteen GG
pounds in weight, and have since come
up to my usual weight. / am now en-
joying the best of health, thankstoyour
most powerful Nolandine.
1 have published this for the benefit
of suffering humanity. am most CRATE
flllyyour ETC., 7. w. CHALKLEY,
70. II. Chalkley & Co., Leather Deal
crs, Richmond, Va.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
Conservative Gisr,-tlGa.

I feel il nv dr.y TO make tie TT
known, for tie benefit Of those ". >
nav be suffering rs hive done. Tie
late Dr.. Charles Bell Gibson, and 9th :
physicians in the city, pronounced NJ
disease consumptivc diarrhna, and af r
three C) years Of treatment. during
which time9-d criycd 10 bencft what
ever, they sad NY complaint was in
curablc. I VS. reduced to rlc-e
shadow by loss Of appetite, cough diar-
rhcaa, night swcats and s!ecplessncss.
I had not strength to 80 up aud down
s.,;-s without assistance.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
S,,ca rrnm CouSumDtion.

Sav raj phNeici MS promoted that
Mr. y: 3 Rowle dru -.iSt. OF CHI
rago. would -pu ave .'i>alnption:
cau>-d 10y ga a@gravate.' case Of
rata rh. Customers finally induced
him try CIarke's Extract OF f'aA
U'npi Ion atarrh Cure. He say:
The result was unprecedented
commenced 10 get we'll after the first
s'appica1 Jon and am now, after few
weeks. entirely cured" 1t will DO
the same for YOU Price. 500. Try
Clarke's Flax Soap for the Skin. and
Won will use no other; p cents. All
Of Clarke's Flax remedies are for sale
bv johnson g. Johnson, druggists.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
ChiIIs and Fever.

FLEET, KING AND QUEEN Co., VAo !
January 81, 1887. J
was afflicted with ch;lls and fever
during the fail Of last year. l could
stop them with Quinine, but they
wouldn't stay stopped. They would re-
turn the 9TH, 18th, 2Ist. or oSth DAYS.
A friend gave ne part Of bottle OF No
landine. l used it according to dlrcc-
tons, and haven 't'had Il chill since.
Am in good health and weigh rs much
or more than ever q ID.
L. S. WILSON.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
Blood Poisoning.
RICHMOND, VA, July IS, 1857.

RICHMOND, Va, July IS, 1857.
J. ". Johnston, HoSy:ctoy A0la3a:Rt:
Dear Sir harctakeu your "Nolan-
dine" for habitual constipation of eight
Years standing. during which time !
have tried many preparations, but did
rot receive any relief until l used Your
preparation. for which have received
immediate ard permanent benefits:
Was also suffering with nlalarial and
blood poisoning. I am now free from
all such complications, and, am happy
to say, enjoying exceptionally good
health.
Yours truly,
]. B. DoWDEN.
Proprietor Of Dowdeu Dental Fluid.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
AncIept Eeyptian Flora.

The National Museum of Egyptian
ANTIQUITIES at Bulak contains very in
teresting collection Of plants which have
been found in the caracombs and sepul-
chraI monuments Of the country. DR..
Schweinfurth was the first to study this
ancient fora, which contains no example
of plant that does not grow today in
the Nile valley. Nor does the most min
ute examination show the least differ.
suyg besWssn 'tl,s yegeatipn wf1Ekaant.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
Cysgeoaia and Catarrh.
..ol :. CAY STREET,

NlClNO-|J, y, Api4I I9, Eooo.
J. Y. ./ohns:0a, Proprietor Nolana'inr !,
During the past twelve months have
had frequent opportunities oftestins the
curative properties of your Vegetable
Nolandine III the following diseases,
aud in not single case did it fail to
accomplish all that you claim for 1t
Dyspepsia and other Catarrhal afec-
lions Of the stomach and bowels, ca
ta-rhal affections of the kidneys a i
bladder, uterine eata,1h and Irregular
ties, ma!arial complications and habitual
constipation, and as general tonic and
Alternative 1 have found it very eElca-
cious. Yours truly,
is. II. GARLICK, NJ. D.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
A CHILD KILLED.

mother child killed by the use OF
dates given in the form of soothing
rup. Why mother give their child
I'll such deadly poison is surprising
yhen they can relieve the child of it
,eculiar troubles by using DR. Acker's
.Saby Soother. 1t contains no opium
IF morphine. Sold by Budwell, Chris
ian & Barhee.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
Liver lnvigorator.
RICHMOND. =

RIChMON u, W.
Dear Sir very cteerfully testify
tie unequalled efiicacy, SO far as my ex-
rcrie &C extends, Of "N olandine" as
ii Alternative AID liver invigorator. In
ry own case it his proven a most eff
cent remedy, ard yct been free from
tie injurious effects 50 often following
tic use Of other medicines.
i. II. ALFRIEND.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
T.. c. DAVIS,
Kidney Affections.
RoBIow's STATION,

March IS, 1855.
III. j. Y. -Ioin5,og::
Dear Sir.-daving suffered for year,
wiki chronic affection OF the kidneys,
arrangement of the liver. and my gene
Tal system charged with malarial poisons
Ifogad no relief from treatment ofrnet.i-
ci-5s until I used Vegetable Nolandinc.
IL Vow free from above complaints,
81 Pc No,andire am ! indebted for this
10 he<i, houcstlv recon-
mend it 10 al persons suffering from
above diseases.
WILLIAM DICKINSON,
Superintendent Of Coal Mines.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29

Mary Ronth Ellis, OF PhiladeIphi
NJ of the bpneficiarles under tn "
f The late Jefferson Davis, is u
;,nd-nirce Of the Iestator on
fathers side. and OF General Mead
IN her mother S side.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
g ,,rA now 81 living

Not ~
dyspeptic, DR.. Acker's Dyspepsia
Tablets are a positive cure for the
worst forms of Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Flatulency and Constipation Guar
anteed and sold by Budwell, Chris
tian & Barbee.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
Malaria.
OFFICE CHESAPEAKE AND ONO
RAILWAY COMPANY,

OTT4NI- vi H.''.tf TN n tt nv OH11O
RAILWAY COMPANY,
RICHMOND, VA, March /, 1855.
lived On lower James river FOR eight
years i'll the maiaridl district. Ny s. =
TEN was thoroughly charged with this
deadly poison. / exhausted the usually
prescribed and domestic remedies with
out any benefit. l was induced to Try
JOHNSTON'S VEGETABLE NOLAN
DINE. Before using two bottles my
liver was aroused from its lorg torpor,
and am now cnjo owing the best OF health.
Ny wife and children derived the same
benefits from "Nolandire. j."
]. A. WYATT.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29

Elk Secretary of the Interior Samuel
J. Kirkwood, 1owa's war governor,
was seventy-si1 years Of age on the
goth instant, and the mayor of Iowa
City hoisted the American flag in
honor of the event.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
A DUTY To YOURSELF.

1t is surprising that people will use
common, ordinary pill when they
the same money. DR.. Ackers English
pills are a positive cure for s1ck-head-
ache and all liver troubles. They are
small, sweet, easily taken, and do not
grippe Sold by Budwell, Christian q
Barbee.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
Bilious De1a7gem ent.

RIc-MoN0. VA, May 1855.
/ cen cieegtuliy recommend JOHN
STON'S VEGETABLE NOLANDINE
10 anr orc suffering from Liver or KID
uey complaints and bilious deraa se-
icelt of the system. It's prompt and
permanent action il NJ case affords NE
pleasure toreco:are2l i - others SINH
larry affected.
CHARLES P. SELDEN.
Hardware Merchant, formerly WIKI Sin
ger Sewing Machine Co.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
arrangement Of The Liver.

RICHMOND, VA, July, 1855.
This IS to certify that l have known
e the superior qualities of JOHNS
TONS VEGETABLE NOLAND1NE
for the past ten years, and during that
time, at Intervals, have had occasion TO
use it III person and III my family, and
have always found it SIRE cure for de-
engagements OF the liver ard kidneys, IN
digestion, headache, &c, and good
tonic.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
Dysnersia.

have for the last twelve years been
afflicted with that terrible disease, dys-
pcpsia; all the remedies, and 1 have
taken many, only gave partial relief.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29

William K. yanderbilt's stables on
his estate at Qakdale, L. l., which
were designed Ny Richard NJ. Hunt:
have just BEEN uomplsted, at q; uosSU
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
WE CAN AND DO

Guarantee DR.. Acker's Blood Elixir
for it has been fully demonstrated tc
the people of this country that it il
superior to all other preparations FOL
blood diseases. 1t is positive cure
for syphilitic poisoning, ulcers, erup-
lions and pimples. 1t purifies the
whole system and thoroughly build
up the constitution. Sold by Budwell,
hristian s. Barbee.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
PRICE, ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.

RED women. The woman who has given
birth to five children at once is alone
among 1000, 900 of her kind.-St. Louis
Canuhlic.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29

MIR. Hamilton Dissfon, the saw
manufactures, Of Phiiadelph gave
about ST., 600 In Qhrisshas Esessass
|qb bis sgp sesa
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
Bucklen,s Arntca SaIYe.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped han DIS, chill
blains, corns, and all skin 9 uptions,
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price 25 cents per b OK Fol-
sale by Budwell s. Christian. t
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29

! Professor Ames, of Harvard Univer-
sity, and Professor Keener, of the Har-
ward law sch DOL have bought farms at
gsastIne, Me.y fUf EgsnRHf hhuHbs
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29
Liver Complaint. Diarghea and
Dyspepsia.

My attention was called to your "No-
landine," by the certificate of Mr.. ]. l..
Eye. I hid been suffering for two or
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-29

'.y,,--s;,c I.e on epic, the warrior said
''y'ictogv ya.or and glory wed.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-03-08

Only professional liars are proud OF
the achievement, and they r few.
And now the editor Of The Popular
Science Monthly wonders why we
have such tolerance for one specific
style and form of lying-the campaign
lie. Why do people prominent as gen.
tlemen, religious and of high social
standing, defend, help ON and dissem-
mate a lie, intended to bring the OPP
posing party to confusion unjustlya
BE fails to find the cause, but he be-
lieves the remedy is q bias Of educar
ton toward science-a love OF facts
and truth. The fact Is, In all contests,
the subtle and deceitful is brought to
the front. 1t Is difficult TO fight on
honor. Pugilism, according to the
Marquis of Queensberry rules is easier
than politics according to the golden
rule. We have too much Of 1t to keep
moral.-Globe- Democrat
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-03-08
Sculpture.

Sculpture must first be q common
place, a fashionable necessity in the
home life, before il can flourish greatly
and nationally in a commonwealth
like ours. The field OF the eculptor as
the rival OF the painter in the daily
affections of amateurs is practically
unworked, scarcely suspected; yet the
signs Of its presence are on all sides.
One straw is the removal Of an old
prejudice against plaster casts, used in
lieu Of costlier materials. As 10 That
Ii now called sculpture-backed as it
Is by no large mass OF trained, cult.
waited fosterers-the silent nation OF
marble and bronze statues which men
think Of when sculpture is mentioned
becomes already oppressive. Our
parks will soon offer the cluttered
chaos Of the cemetery and become a
derision. But will not then a wider
taste, wearying Of easel pictures and
pictures on the wall, carved woods and
bric-arbrac, turn 30 statuary for agree
able, companionable forms Of art, at
once calmer In temperament and more
i~ndestructibie than the fashionable
decorations OF our honest II is only
by beginning at the flreside that We
can cultivate the public taste 10 the
leyel of Athens and Florence, and
have the knowledge 10 bid our sculp-
tors grapple with those ~grandest forms
Of art that for their backgrounds de-
maud 4 sea. a landscape, or n steepled
town Century.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-03-08
One Years Track Laying.

Notwithstanding the widespread i'm
preston that the additions to the rail-
way system of the United States dur
ing 1883 would be comparatively ~
significant, the evidence is now before
us that the railway mileage of the
country was increased during the yeas
by no less than 7,120 miles Of main
track. While this is much less than
the phenomenal increase in the year
1887, 1856, 1882 and 1881, when the
new mileage was respectively 1900,
5000, II, $50 and 9,796 miles, the
record for the past year exceeds that OF
every other year in history, with thu
exception of the year 1871, when 1877
miles were added.
New track was laid in all but two O,
the thirty-seven states and territories
the exceptions being for Nevada. Kan,
sas still leads the List in the extent OF
Jew mileage, and she has done SO for
several Of the years. California conner
next. The most striking characteristic
of the years work is the large number
Of separate lines of which il is COM
posed and the correspondingly small
average-less than twenty miles-for
each line. Only about twelve built
more than 100 miles each; those doing
the largest amount OF work being the
Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska, 412
miles; st. Paul, Minneapolis and Mani.
toba, 074 miles, and Southern Pacific,
througa various subsidiary companies,
Q little over 800 miles. These facts are
important AZ showing how the nature
Of the work of railway constructors
changed in a single year The build
ing OF great competitive lines practi-
sally ceased for the immediate present,
and the years work was chiefly de-
voted 70 the construction Of short In
dependent lines or bran Ines. Railway
Age.