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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

TRUSTEES SALE-BY VIRTUE OF A
Il deed OF trnst executed to me by w p. Camn
and Georgia A. Camp his wife, dated tho 9Th d nv
OF May, 1888, and recorded in the clerks office Of
inc iustings Court OF the city of Roanoke, Va,
In trust to secure to Joseph l. Doran trustee. the
payment OF the sum Of s525, payable in three
annual ann, instalments Of $1,000 each, with per
cent interest until paid, and default having been
made In the last of said instalmcnts. and Having
Deen required BY the said Jos, I. Doran, trustee
20 70 DO, shall offer for sale to the highest
bidder at Public auction, In front OF the Court
DAY, TIE 29rH DAY OF OCTOBER 1S0i ATT
12:30 +. NJ, all that certain lot or piece OF ground
situated In the city OF Roanoke, Va bounded
and described as follows: beginning at a point
on the east side of Nelson street lU0 feet south
or kailt Dad avenue; thence south 81 degrees IL
minutes east nincty-hvc (95) feet; thence south
degrees 10 west twenty-five (25) feet; thence
north 81 degrees 10 minutes west nincty-iyc CJ5l
icet; thence north degrees 10 minutes cast
twenty-iivc'(25) feet to the place OF beginning
TERMS: Cash as to enough to defray the OK
pcnses OF executing this trust, Including tho
trustees commission OF legal per centum and TO
pay Off and discharge the naid last iustalmcnt
now due and payable, amounting to SIa6 90 with
interest thereon Mt per cent. per annum from
the 9TH day OF May, 1883, tho balance TO he made
payable In three annual instruments in one two
and three years from date OF SALE to he nroncrIv
secured. H. f. IERIJSRD Trpmstp ~
sept30tds.
The above sale, by consent of all parties. has
hccn POSTPONED until Nondov the MI a..
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

been postponed until Monday, the 9th day of
November, 1871, at the came time and place.
oct2-tds ii. E. GERHARD Trustee
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

chasers. y s,HT Srt Suf-
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-11-18
She Confessed.

A little girl given to telling small
fl bs at very early age had naughlily
thrown her playihings into deep
hole in the ground, which was dug to
receive post This was bad enough,
but the family heard a loud mewing
and found pet kitty buried under
some debris in the same excavation.
Then this dialogue ensued:
Lulu, did you throw poor little
kitty into that hole"
No, papa, deed | didn't"
"Lulu, you are telling me naughty
story"
mo. papa, trooly-rooly didn't
Lulu, which hand did You use to
pu in poor Kiuy?'
Miss Lulu's face Instantly bright
ened She threw back shower of
saucy curls and said with the most
charming insislence:
"Bofe hands, papa, | put her in
wifi boie hands
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-11-18
Odd and Interesting.

Only one man in 203 is over six feet
in hight
There is a doctor by the name OF
Miller in nearly every town in MIS-
souri,.
A squad of policemen in Philadel.
phia now rush eveI their beats OF
bicycles.
The United States leads the word in
he uum ber and extent Of its libraries.
All the correspondence from the
Vatican concerning church matters is
carried on in Latin.
Why should anybody thirst for a
drink of milk? There are 10000 600
COWS in the United States.
A thrifty woman in New York
pawned her husband's SET ol teeth in
order to raise money for the rent
Within the lasi SIN months 100 young
women have taken no timber claims
in the Stale OF Washington
Turbot is supposed 10 be the most
prolific fish 0ne OF % pounds We ght
contained $4,000 600 eggs.
OF 500000,000 passengers carried
last year on American waters and from
American ports only 65 lives were los.
1t has been estimated recently by a
shoe man that the people of the United
States spend $3.50, 900 600 annually for
shoes.
The smallest church in the world il
at ST. Lawrence, near Ven;or, Isle of
Wight. 1t has seating capacity of
10 persons.
A Jersey COW owned in Greenville.
Miss. gave birth to four calves the
other day. Mother nature seems 10
share in the record breaking Of this
extraordinary year.
The smallest tree that grows In
Great Britain may be seen on the very
tOp vi DCu lJouldild. IL 10 tuC '" al
willow, which, at maturity, reaches a
hight of only two inches
The magnitude of The Chauiauqua
movement is illustrated by the fact
that The entering class, which is 10
pursue three years course, contains
the names of $4,000 students,
It has been reckoned that if the
whole ocean should be dried up, all
water passing away in vapor, the
amount of salt remaining would be
enough to cover 5000 900 square miles
with laver one mile thick.
The ostrich is long stopper. Wien
feeding, his step measures from 20 to
% inches; when walking, but Not
feeding, 26 inches. and when terrified,
from IL = to IA feet, or Al the rate OF
about 20 miles an hour.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-11-18
S. SOUTHWORTH D. D. S.
DENTIST, CARSON CITY. NEVADA.
~ RADUATE OF PENNSYLVANIA COL
" lege OF Dental Surgery and Royal College
ofDental Snrgery of Canada.

sPECIALTIES-Prcse of Natural
teeth, and Administration OF Nitrous-OXide
Gas for the painless extraction of teeth.
Artificial teeth inserted on bases of Gold
Silver, Rubber and Celluloid and guaranteed
atisfactory.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-11-18
Attention, Travellers!

Passengers to and from odie will
lake notice that fine breakfast will be
served at the Lakevlew House every
morning before the stage leaves, and
supper will be sei we'd on the arrival ol
the stage from Bodie. As there is M
eating station between Bodie or Aurora
aud Hawthorne ii will be well Tor pas
sengers to fill up before starting.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-11-18
A Toothsome Morsel.

The Sam Kee Company, Charley
Qui agent, is producing some of the
finest white celery ever seen in this
State. The soil Of Hawthorne is Pc
culiarly adapted to the raising of this
plant, and this year il is better than
ever before. Parties living in Virginia
CITY and Gold Hill can be supplied by
dropping postal card 10 Charley Out
Hawthorne. cur celery has wide
reputation. Try it,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-11-18
New Carpenter Shop,

John Vernon has opened carpenter
and upbolslerin2 shop in the building
back OF Curtis saloon. He is pre-
pared To do all manner of carpenter
work with neatness and dispatch. He
makes II specially of repairing spring
mattresses. Give him a call.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-11-18
Knights of Pythias.

Esmeralda Lodge No. IS X. of P. convenes
every Monday evening at 8 o'clock in their
castle hall, Urquhart building. Sojonrning
Knights are cordially invited attend.
JOS. KLEIN, c. c.
BENZ. RosENTHAL, K. OF r. & ).
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-11-18

A large quantity of babhit metal t@r
sale at this office for 10 cents per pound
Who wants ity
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-11-18
German
Syrup"
For Coughs & Colds.

John F. Jones, Edom, Tex. writes
l have used German Syrup for the
past six years, for Sore Throat,
Cough, Colds, Pains in the Chest
and Lungs, and let me say to any
one wanting such a medicine
German Syrup is the best.
B.W. Baldwin, Gainesville, Tenn,
writes: l have used your German
Syrup in my family, and find it the
best medicine | ever tried for coughs
and colds. recommend it to every
one for these troubles.
R. Schmalhausen, Druggist, Oh
Charleston, III. writes: After trying
scores of prescriptions and prepara-
tions l had on my files and shelves,
without relief for very severe cold,
which had settled on my lungs, l
tried your German Syrup. 1t gave
me immediate relief and a perma-
uent cure. o
G. G. GREEN, Sole Manufacturer,
Woodbury., New Jersey, U. s. A.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. II. r. Dorr of Rutland was in town
on Monday and Tuesday.
Ex-Gov. w. p. Dillingham; of Water
bury was registered at the Addison House
yesterday.
Mrs. John Hyde is in Crown Point,
where Mr.. Hyde has been employed for
nearly year past.
Mr. Philip B. Stewart has returned to
the Puget sound country and may decide
to remain there for some time.
Mrs. E. B. Parker, who has been SER
iously i'll for two weeks with disease of
the lungs, is slowly improving.
Mr.. Clinton Smith will leave home to-
morrow for southwestern Kentucky. He
will be away a little over week.
Prof. and Mrs. Albee and Miss Parker
have lately come from Langdon, n. H.,
and are at the Parker house on South
Main street.
Prof. Samuel Sheldon has valuable
article on electrical storage batteries in
the current number of the Popular
Science Monthly,
Pension Examiner Homer Riggs now
has the whole of this State as his terri
tory, and it keeps him busy to attend to
the cases arising within it.
C. NJ. Wilds, Esq, came back Friday
night from White River junction, where
he had been for several days taking de-
positions for use by Boston parties in
suits against the Central Vermont.
Prof. Brainerd Kellogg's son, Mr..
Frederic r. Kellogg, on Jan. became
partner in the firm of Carter, Hughes &
Kellogg, attorneys and councillors at law,
with offices at 346 Broadway, New York.
The marriage of Rev. +. j. Klock of
Pawlet and Miss Minnie L. Stafford of
Wallingford, on the 18th inst, is said to
have Leen zone of the most brilliant
social affairs that has occurred in that
quiet little village for several years."
Mr. and Mrs. Klock are now in Florida
and will goto Europe in May.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16
LOCAL NOTICES.

Diaries at Richs.
Medicated coffee.
Deans medicated coffee.
Drink Deans medicated coffee.
Money to loan. Inquire at this office.
GotoE. Il. Clay's for jackets and wraps
Finest line OF teas in town at Benedicts.
Full line OF infants wear at f. X. Clay's.
81 will buy a large easel at B. b. Hopes.
Err. Clay's is the place to buy millinery.
Stewards Cough Cure at Riders drug store.
To RENT-A tenement. As It'll NJ. c. FooTE.
Waltons Vermont Register tor 1891 at Rich's.
Go to A. b. Smiths tor harnesses and cutters.
Fresh buckwheat -four at the Star Mill. Att
Goods from the bakery at Riders drug
store.
81 for fine large rocking horse at b. b.
Hopes.
Violin, banjo and all kinds of musical stuff,
at Rich's.
Buy horse blankets at Pine Hall; special
cash prices.
music at Rich's.
If you want the best truss ever made call at
the Park drug store.
The best lumbermen's arctic in the market
at Beckwith X Co.'S.
Leave your subscriptions for papers and
magazines ut Z. f. Richs.
To LET-Three hundred and forty dollars.
Inquire at this office.
FOR sALE-A desirable residence in this viii
lage. Inquire at this Office.
Farnsworth & Co. are prepared to give
receipts t. those who will pay up.
FOR sALE.-All sizes and prices OF fence
posts. IL. T.. Hulett, Salisbury Depot
All persons indebted to me will please settle
as soon as convenient. w. ii. SHELDON.
All bills OF more than 60 days standing must
be settled. w. ii. SHELDON.
Those indebted to me are requested to call
aud settle at once. K. r. CLAY.
Accounts OF more than go days standing
must be settled. w. il. SHELDON.
DR.. Geo. Ii. SpIller, the well known optician,
will be in town on Monday, Jan. 10, tor few
days.
Close buyers are being made happy by the
bargains procured at Pine Hall. Give them a
call and learn prices.
At Sterns' Park drug store may be found all
kinds OF the best drugs and medicines. Pre-
scrpuons carefully compounded.
For SALE-Four heavy team horses, ready
Tor winters work. +. l.. FooTE.
West Cornwall, VT, Jan. 10, 1891.
Those who owe us are requested TO call
forthwith and pay up.
FARNswoRTH Il Co.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16

The chandelier and bracket lamps in the
Congregational church are offered tor sale at
very low prices. Enquire of the committee.
LosT-A carrier pigeon, color, red check
cred; n silver band on leg with No. 3uG. Suit
able reward. W. H. SHELL on.
WASTED--Good choppers on cord wood
JOSEPH DRoLtTr.
Weybridge, Up. o., Middleburry)
l have decided to close on, my furniture
business as soon as possible, therefore no
reasonable offer will be refused.
r.. W. PITTS, Agt.
FOR SALE-5O to 100 tons of good stock hay,
three miles north of New Haven village;
price, s. a ton. Address
TIC. SMITH,
Middebury.
WOOD shall have this fall and winter 100
cords of first class upland hard wood, which
will deliver around the village on orders at
from SO to 81 a cord according to quality.
orders may be left at my grain-store.
+. w. ATWOOD.
| can furnish parties desiring Morgan stock,
from yearlngs TO 3year-olds, and also stud
colts OF the same ages. All will he registered
in Joseph Battelrs Morgan Register. For any
Information apply to william G. Danyew,
Mddlebury, Vermont.
FOR SALE-Two Cooley creamers, one l2can
and the other Is; one l0O-gal. Davis Swing
churn; one Eureka butter worker; cream
tempering watts, 70 gals each; one butter print
er (never used). All above property is in
good condition and will be sold cheap.
j. f. & +. c. Dyer.
West Salisbury, vt. 3w
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16
LOCAL NEWS.

Rev. Mr.. Adsit of Poultney will
preach at the Methodist church on Sun
day next.
Mr.. Williamson's shipment to the Bos-
ton market on Monday consisted of Is
cows, "a calves and three sheep.
The running of hog trains over this
division of the Central has been resumed,
and they are quite numerous, too.
Rev. DR.. Seaver of Rutland preached
very acceptably at the Congregational
church last Sunday and will occupy the
pulpit there the coming Sunday.
A large party of Odd Fellows were
entertained at Mr.. Robert Balentine's
home, south of the village, Wednesday
night, and had an enjoyable time of 1t.
The college chapel is undergoing quite
extensive repairs. When the other work
is done, the room will be decorated by
Mr.. Bennett of Manchester, the fresco
artist.
A dance under the direction of the band
is to be held at the town hall on the
evening of February .. The Ladies' Aid
society will provide the supper in the
lower hall.
A party of Middlebury people who
went to Vergennes Sunday for a sleigh
ride came back on the night train, that
is, all of them who could. Those who
drove the teams down got wet through.
A largely-attended and pleasant dance
was given at the town hall last night by
Union lodge of Masons. Supper was
had at the Addison House and the dane
ing was kept up till late hour this
morning.
Mr.. A. j. Marshall has hired the rooms
in the Cobb block so long occupied by
Mr.. Powers and will use them for eX-
press and telegraph offices. The removal
there will probably be made during the
coming week.
The Graded school suspended opera
tons on Tuesday and all the teachers
went up to Bristol to attend the county
teachers institute. They made the trip
in two large sleighs, coming home after
the evening session.
Paramount Engine Co. elected the fol-
lowing officers at its annual meeting on
the evening of the Sth inst: Foreman,
Allan Calhoun; First assistant, G.. w.
Pinney; second assistant, j. b. Cobb
secretary, John Spencer; treas urer, Isaac
Lavonche.
The local markets are not especially
lively, as is usually the case at this season
of the year. Butter brings from l6 to %
cents and eggs 80 cents. Hay is coming
in every day, but the price is not high, 81
being the highest figure quoted. The
city markets are said to be full of it,
Charles Owen Westall, II years old,
was taken to the Mary Fletcher hospital,
Burlington, on Tuesday last, for treat
ment of the spine. He had fall, year
ago this month, and hurt his back, and
since that time he has been unable to
stand upon his feet or bear his own
weight.
As Maj. f. r. Wright was crossing the
creek bridge in the village yesterday af-
ternoon he was run into by the delivery
team from the McCue market and knock
ed down. He struck on his right should
err, dislocating it. Drs. Russell and Shell
don set the limb in the latter's store, and
Mr.. Wright was sent home.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

Trains pass Middlebury station at the hours
given below:
GOING NoRTH-Express, 8 As a. M; local ex-
press, 8 80 a. M; mail, 8 % p. m; express
8 :2s p. IN.
GONG SoUTH-Mail, 9:39 a. m; passenger
4:4O p. m; mixed, 20 p m; express 9Sl
p. m.
MAILS CLosE-North, 2 80 and 4 80 p. M
South, 9 10 a. m, and I 80 p. m.
See Central Vt. time stable, elsewhere.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16
The Highest Price Store,

the place where the smallest stock offers
the narrowest selection, and that place
is CHAPMAN & CO.'S. Let it be under
stood that while we are not the only
store in town handling Clothing, ETC.,
we are the store that has the smallest
stock at prices to suit the buyer.
The Smallest Store,
The Smallest Stock,
The Highest Prices.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16
The ATWOOD CLUB.

The adjourned annual meeting of the Yer
mont Atwood Merino sheep club will be held
at the Office of the secretary in the Court
House, Middlebury, on Tuesday. Feb. 10, 1881
at IL o'clock II. m, Tor the election OF officers
aud the transaction of such other business as
may come up. 3 Iwks
4. ii. THORP, +. ID. BARTON,
Acting Secretary. President
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16
The Prayer Of Ajax
Was for Light.

1t is quite evident that Ajax lived
before the day of the sun and
electric light. Nowadays a man
don't pray for light, but he goes
straight to CHAPMAN e CO.'S and
picks out what he wishes. Why does he
go to CHAPMAN & co.'s? Does no.
body else sell their line of goods in town?
Yes, but man naturally goes to
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16
METHODIST.
REV +. q. HEAXT, PASTOR.
ROMAN CATHOLIC.
REV. HENRY LANE, PASTOR

REV. HENRY LANE, PASTOR.
This is the order of services in the r. c..
church commencing with Trinity Sunday,
June s.:
Muss at 10 80 q. m. After Trinity, mass at al
ternate Sundays at 8 and 10 80 a. m. Bene-
dection and prayers every sunday at 80 p.
m. Regular time tor catechism 3 Bop. m.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16
THE FRATERNITIES.

LAKE DUNMoRE LODGE, NO. IL, l. o. OF o. F.
H. r. LangiCorthy, N G.
Meetings every Friday evening at $50
O'Clock. Degree work every meeting. Hall
over 2. +. Chapman's store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16

A. A. CAMBRIDGE, PASTOR.

REV. 4. a. CAMBR1DGE, PAsIOK
Sunday Services, 10 40 a. M; 'oo p' Ill
Sunday school, IL O0 M o -
Prayer-meeting, Thursday, '5o p Ill
Seats free.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16
THE CHURCHES.
IT. STEPHENS

REV. THOMAS BELL, PASTOR.
sundays-Service, 045 a. M; 200 p. m
Sunday School, II 10 p m
Fridays, " 'oo p H.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16
1890

larger than ever before. We
appreciate the patronage our
friends have given us in the
past and shall do our best to
merit a continuance of the
same. When we ask the peo-
pie to help us we want to make
it an object for them to do SO.
We offer the following prizes
to the IS persons paying us the
largest amounts Of money be-
tween Nov. 81, 1890, and Feb.
I, 1891:
Ist. Solid Gold Watch.
I'd. Gold Filled Watch.
sd. American Stem Wind
Watch.
4th. I barrel Flour.
5th. American Key Wind
Watch.
9th. Hanging Lamp.
9TH. Tea Set Csc pieces).
Sth. Fine Album.
9th. Set Rogers Bros. Silver
Knives.
10th. I Parlor Lamp.
nth. Toilet Set g pieces)
18th. I Plush Toilet Case.
18th. I doz. Cups & Saucers.
18th. I doz. Engr'd Tumblers.
18th. 20 lbs. Granulated Sugar.
One dollars worth each OF
goods (the persons choice) to
the next 10.
HOur goods are all sold
at live and let live prices.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16
CONGREGATIONAL.

REV. A. +. KEITH, PASTOR.
Sunday services, 40 a. M; 7 80 p M
Sabbath school, IL 100 IN.
Thursday, conference meeting, i'3o p H.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16

WIN. p. Russell POST, NO. 80, G. A. X.
+. p. Russell, Commander.
Regular meetings the second and fourt
Wednesday evenings of each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16

CAMP A. s. TRACY, OF v.
Clarence L. Taylor, plain.
Regular meeting the second and fourth Fri
day evenings OF each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16

GREEN MOUNTAIN LODGE, NO. s74, X. OF II.
+. p. Cushmdn, Dictator.
Regular meetings the last Thursday evening
OF each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16

MT. CALVARY COMMANDERY, NO. l, X. 7.
Sir Frank H. GoSs, E. C.
Regular conclaves the fourth Wednesday {
each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16

UNION LODGE, NO. 2, F. AND A. NJ.
W. II. Breicster, ". M
Regular communications the first Monday
evening OF each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16

MIpDLEBURY COUNCIL, NO. IA, r. AND s. NJ
". II. Bre,cster, r. l. M.
Stated assemblies the third Tuesday even
ing of each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16

POTTER CHAPTER, NO. %, r. A. NJ.
". II. hingSiey,M. Z. II. p.
Stated conversations the third Tuesday ever
ing OF each month
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16

FOR THE WEEK ENDING WEDNESDAY, JAN. IA.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-16

West Salisbury, vt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-04

The English Government has refused 10
facilitate the passage of bill To require news
paper articles to be signed. and TO restrict
press comments to certain cases
Much suffering has been caused throughout
Greece by heavy snow storms which block
the roads and drives. Many places are desti-
tute Of provisions.
II is asserted that Lord Salisbury is discuss:
ing with Count Halsefeldt u closer union OF
the English and German interest. especially rs
to Egypt.
President PelIegrini has solicited aid from
private banks of Chill. They may grant t
il the 2 per cent. tax on their deposits Is re-
moved.
The artists of Paris. who refused 10 send
their pictures to Berlin, are now exhibiting At
the Stuttgart exhibition. Stuttgart, Germany.
Lords Aberdeen. Knutsford, the Marquis OF
Lorne and others. signed an appeal TOR the
relief Of the Spring Hill sufferers.
The Trades Treaties Committee of London,
denounce the proposed French Tariff Associa-
tlon as an act Of hostility toward England
The banking firm Of Cayotte * Dulard, OF
Paris. have failed. Liabilities are estimated
at q 900 900 fluucs.
Prince Napoleon Bonaparte, OF Rome, con-
tinucs 10 improve.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-04
TwFNTY wIrNTssrs Examined.
ANNUAL REPORT.
President Roberts of the Pennsylvania Road
Gives some Facts About His Line.

NEw YORK. Mar. 3-The annual report of
President Roberts, which will be read at the
Pennsylvania railroad stockholders meeting,
was given out to-day. 1t covers the operations
Of the entire Pennsylvania system, composed
of two hundred and twenty corporations, rep
resenting 1915 miles Of railroad and canal
and capitalization of over s70O,00O,O 600.
The operations of this system last year re-
suited in gross earnings of sl33. 3.52l '622; ex-
penses of .52. GOA, ,364, aud net earnings of al,
5ls 257 After heavy expenditures to- better
ments and for food losses the stock earned
something over eight per cent. Inc
expenditures for new construction ana
equipments east Of Pittsburg We're S9.57O,OOO,
of which g. l42 900 were spent on the Trenton
cut of. The capital expenditures west OF
Pittsburg were S3.627 900. The traffic was the
heaviest on record, the gross earnings per
mile on the main line being sS7 OBJ.
President Roberts calls attention to the large
expenditures for construction and equipment
east Of Pittsburg. and expresses the belief
that not so large a sum will bc required this
wear. but insists, nevertheless, that liberal ex
penditures will be necessary to fully develop
the cOmpany's resources.