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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

Miss Kate Pike. a clerk in the Treas
ury Department at Washington, went
to New York last week and spent a
couple of days with her lover, James
A. Hart. He afterward laughed at
the idea of marrying her and she at
tempted TO Kill herself with poison.
She has been returned to her home in
Washington, but her troubles will
probably kill her
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

UNLESS the greatest care is taken
the new ballot law-the Australian
system of voting-will cause many a
vote to be lost thi. year in West Nir-
ginia. At trial election held in Mar
shall county recently % per cent Of
the votes were not cast III proper
form and were liable to be thrown
out At the second trial Is per cent
of the total number were not proper
" voted. The danger is obvious.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

The residence of Benjamin Van Ia
den, farmer and fisherman, at lro-
quois, Mich, caught fire Friday night,
after his six children had been put to
bed. Mr.. Van Taden was absent. The
mother made three trips into the
flames, carrying out two children each
time. On the last trip both she and
her children were on fire. The children
were not much hurt. The mother
died OF her burns
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
FOR SHERIFF.

Oh
We are authorized to announce Mr.. j. p
Kearfott a candidate for Sheriff OF Jefferson
county, subje 10 the Democratic primaries
MANY VOTERS.
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
We are authorized to announce that Mr..
FORREST w. BROWN is a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for Prosecuting
Attorney OF Jefferson county.
FOR ASSESSOR.
You will please announce Mr.. J. ALBERT
Assessor OF the End district Of Jefferson coun-
- --' ~ sup ~ MANY VOTERS.
FOR ASSESSOR.
Mr.. Editor-Please annouce Mr.. John F.
Melvin as a candidate for Assessor in the
Second District. He will be supported by
MANY VOTERS.
FOR ASSESSOR.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. George
Ii. Flagg as candidate for Assessor for the
First District
FOR ASSESSOR.
Mr.. EMANUEL SCHAEFFER is a candi-
date for the nomination for Assessor OF the
Isl District of jefferson County, and will re-
ceive the support OF MANY NOIEhS.
FOR ASSESSOR.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. d.
GRIFF DONNELLY as candidate for As
SCISSOR in the lst District OF Jefferson county.
FOR ASSESSOR.
Please announce ]. w. Gardner, Jr., as a
candidate for the office of Assesso for the
End district OF jefferson County, subject 10
primary election.
FOR ASSESSOR.
We are authorized TO announce Mr.. Charles
H Trail as a candidate for Assessor in the
second district of jefferson county, subject
10 the Democratic primaries.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
Good Looks.

Good looks are more than skin deep,
upon healthy condition
of all the vital organs. If the Liver
be inactive, you have Bilious Look,
if your Stomach be disordered you
have a Dyspeptic Look, and if your
Kidneys be affected you have a
Punched Look. Secure good health
and you will have good looks. Elec.
trio Bitters is the great Alternative and
Tonic, acts directly on these vital or
gan.. Cures Pimples, Blotches, Boils
and gives a good complexion. Sold
at Gibson's drug store, SOC. per bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

we have Hats, Caps and Bonnets.
For the ladies and misses we have
FIVE hundred hats to select from.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

THE New York Commercial Bulletin
censures Auditor p L. Duffy of this
State for not keeping a closer watch
on the wild cat fire insurance com
panies that are getting so numerous
in West Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

A fall of live frogs took place Ave
miles from Mexico, Mo-, Wednesday
night. The largest fall was on the
farm of Philip Shearer, who estimated
the number that he saw at eight or
ten thousand
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

A DESPERATE effort has been made
to compel the saloons in New York to
close on Sundays in conformity with
the law The policemen make mum
Der of arrests each Sunday, but next
day the saloon-keepers are set free by
the creatures of Tammany who act as
judges, to the shame of the city and
the outrage of decency and justice,
and so crime and disorder hold al
most undisputed sway.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

WITH the people for him and the
politicians against him-the question
is. out OF which end OF the horn is Mr..
Cleveland likely to emerge?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

Mrs. Clara \. Palmer, of Chenille,
Miss. has died of starvation. Several
months ago her husband, the Rev,
Frank w. Palmer, resolved not TO eat,
and in due course Of time died. Mrs.
Palmer also took to fasting and she
survived several weeks.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

THE Hill boom seems to be pretty
well shattered, but the splinters are
making little trouble yet.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

THE enthusiasm OF the Republican
party all seems TO be going 10 waste
over Mr.. Blaine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
FOR STATE AUDITOR,
SOMMERS
OLE HARRISON COUNTY.

We are hereby authorized to announce
Camden Sommers, Of the county OF Harrison,
as a candidate for the office OF State Auditor,
subject 10 the decision of the Democratic
state Conven' ion 10 be held at Parkersburg,
Iulv ~ 1900
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
CANDIDATES..

Nonotice will be put under this head un
less the cash accompanies the order. No
deviations will be made from the regular
prices, which Will be made known on appllca-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

ABOUT the only fellows who are re-
ally shouting for Harrison are the of
ficeholders. And, after all, they are
simply yelling for the loaves and
fishes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

CONGRESSMAN HOLMAN says that in
a few years the pension roll of this
country will amount to $500, 900, 900,
per annum. 1t will probably amount
TO more than that unless more patriots
are found in Congress than have been
there Of late wears.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

WE really fear that this State will
have to provide place for an audi
tor from each county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

THERE are a great many persons
who really seem to prefer Blaine dead
TO Harrison living.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

If there is one thing that ought TO
be borne in mind all the time by
Democrats it is the undeniable fact
that there will be no votes TO spare
in West Virginia this fall.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

The Baltimore Sun has come out as
an eight-page paper, printed on splen-
did new Hoe presses Of the latest con
struction. All the Sun wants now
to be really great newspaper, Is TO
spend a little more money on it'snews
service. It's rather weak on general
news of the interesting sort.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

THE political sun that rises so bril-
liantly this morning will certainly set
this evening.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

IT is said that Hon. Steve Elkins Is
ineligible to the governorship OF West
Virginia. The constitution requires
the Governor TO be a resident of the
State for FIVE years, and the most
that Steve can count up is but four
years. Thi. will be very disappoint-
ing TO a large number of the faithful.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

VIM. H. Vanderbilt, son of Cor
nelius Vanderbilt, and an heir to an
immense fortune, died in New York
on Monday of typhoid fever. He was
just 81 years old.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
WANTED.

FINE driving mare. four or five years
n old-black points. -
May 9. ls92-3y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
b e a CHI L Z US,
HAGERSTOWN. MD.
FIRE AND WATER

did not hurt them. A large lot Of Dress
Fabrics and other goods, which are
mostly Wash Goods. having just been re-
ceived from a leading city wholesale House
some OF these goods have been slightly
damaged by water. They are placed on a
special counter and will be sold very cheap.
ljeachley, the Public square live merchant,
wants you 10 come and see them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
YOUR BLOOD

health-tone and prevent disease. You
should take Hoods Sarsaparlla, the best
blood purifier and system tonic. 1t is UNI
equalled in positive medicinal merit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

your Dishes, Tubs. Buckets. Lamps. Grocer
les, spices, &C., at Beaehley's. They sell
cheap.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

FOR Low PRICES OF LUMBER
see advertisement of
LIBBEY, BITTINGER & MILLER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. ]. GAR
LAND HURST as a candidate for Sheriff OF
Jefferson county-subject 10 the Democratic
nomination,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

aThe vast facilities OF the ]. c Aver Co.. OF
Lowell, Mass, enable them.to place The Su.
perior Observation-Disclosures Sarsaparilla-
within easy reach OF the poorest invalid
Don't be induced TO take a cheap" substi-
tute. Always remember that the best is the
cheapest
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

IN all cases, where a mild but effective
aperient is needed, Ayers Pills are the best .
They improve tie appetite. restore healthy
action, promote digestion, and regulate
every function. No pill is in greater de-
mand. or more highly recommended by the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
THE BEST STOCK
ALWAYS BUY

Of Carpets. Oil Cloths, Mating. Rugs &C.,
window Shades, stair Rods, il a. Bsachley's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

or have already moved. II you need Car
pets, AattiDgs or anything 10 eat, 10 wear Or
10 make your house look better, go 70 Beach,
ley's. They sell goods cheap.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
Be Fair With Yourself
AND SEE OUR
ASPIRING GOODS.

We'll, here we are agein, but with our Spring
and Summer line. In these days OF tue en-
Iightened nineteenth century. business Is
done on the modern plan, and not In The an
Gent way OF buying all classes OF goods from
one house. Buy groceries from "a grocery
house. stoves from stove house drugs rom
n drug house, and
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
FOR SALE.

A FINE Young Colt, rising three years old,
n large and strong. Apply TO
GEO. W. DUKE.
(near) Bakerton, W, Va.
MAY %, 1s92-iw
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

Charles Stewart, confined in the
Perry county, Ark, Jail for attempted
rape, Friday dashed out the brains of
Sheriff Holmes with piece OF scant-
ling. The Infatuated citizens took
Stewart from the Jail and hanged him
to the nearest tree
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
Clothing and F furnishing Goods.

1t is your trade we want, be II large or
small. Every day the mails bring us IN or
ders. our trade is growing larger day by gay,
month by month, and year by year. You
must read our advertisements II you class
yourselves among the progressive people OF
to-day. You may not need goods now Out
might before long. How often have you gone
to clothing houses aud asked TO be shown
goods they advertise, and the reply Is we
are lust out" should You send uS your or
ders or call At our store, yOu Will IND just
what we advertise and We feel certain you
cannot do this in other houses. Our ngbt Is
not with our competitors, for
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
CRAYoN PORTRAITS.
YOU ARE MOVING.

Large. beautiful and lIfe-like. Only see
them and you viii get them. They cost
moth ing al Beachley's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
They are Simply "Not In 1t. "

our fight Is with the manufacturers get
ting our clothing at the right prices We
have n hard fight with the manufacturers,
but we get there, as the elegant CASH ac-
complish what credit never can or viii ac-
complish. We guarantee you our goods as 10
Mt, cut, make. and our styles are the latest
and choicest 10 he found In the market.
There are number Of manufacturers who
manufacture clothing expressly for auction
sales and In view OF the iact that they don't
deal direct with the retail buyer, the goods
are gotten up in such way that u is certain
ly an outrage that such made-up goods should
lind their way into the retail stores, foi
which the consumer pays his good cash.
such merchants care nothing Tor this trade.
The country Is full OF them. BE sure that
you get the cream Of the market and not the
SKINNED milk al az low and positively low
er figures, providing you deal with the prop
er house and be sure Of getting sizes correct
in every respect. as well as the latest styles
combined with quality.
N.B.-Merchant Tailoring our Specially.
Thompson & Tabler,
c...o.. C..o.. M.,ttnsb,rg " u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
Democratic Precinct Meetings.

The following are the delegates to
the various conventions chosen by
the Democrats at the precint meet
incs in this county last Saturday:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
New Wash Goods
Bows Shirt Waists

In a variety Of patterns and qualities In all
ages from 6 10 II years. Every waist has "A
belt with buttons Tiveted on which prevent
them from coming of in wearing or wash
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

MOL. for Roanoke. RsdfOrd. Pulaski, Bris-
sol Knoxville, Chattanooga and the South.
A lso for Blueneld, POcahontss. Elkhoru and
all points on Clineh Valley Division. Also
for Louisville and Cincinnati and all stations
l.. Il y. Il. r., via Norton. Also for all sta
lions Winston salem Division via Roa noke.
Pullman Sleepers 10 New Orleans and Men,
phis via Bristol: also from Roam oke TO Louis
villc via Norfolk.
No. 8, for Roanoke, Radford, Pulaski, Bris-
sol and Chattanooga. Parlor Car 10 Roanoke,
Pullman Sleeper 30 Memphis via Bristol.
No. g, for Shenandoah and intermediate
stations-no connection beyond.
No. 4, for Hagerstown, Harrisburg, Phila-
eelphiA aud New York-Pullman Sleeper 10
New York.
No. :, for Hayerstown. Harrisburg. Phila-
dolphin, New York. Pullman Sleeper TO
New York.
No. ., for Haserstowp, Harrisburg, Phila-
delphis and New York.
North Carolina Division-leave Pulaski
daily 100 q. N. daily for Ivanhoe and l.30 p.
n, for Ivanhoe and Gossan, and lis a. m,
except Sunday for Betty Baker.
Winston Salem Division Leave Roanoke
Daily s.i5 q. m. at AS p. m. for Rocky NJ.
Aartensville & winston.
For tickets, time-cards and all informa-
tiop. call on agent Norfolk & Western Rail-
road. W. Z. BEVILL,
Gen. Pass. Agt-, Roanoke, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

IT no longer seems TO be any secret
that Mr.. Blaine and Mr.. Harrison are
TO be set against each other in the
national Republican convention. If
Mr.. Blaine will only keep quiet his
friends will make the effort of their
life 10 nominate him and defeat Mr..
Harrison-and just now it looks as
though they have the power TO do ii.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

THE Summit Point Democrats
adopted a resolution offered by DR..
A. P. Thomson instructing its dele
gate to the congressional convention
Ito support no one for this position
who is not in favor of the free and
unlimited coinage OF silver or who
holds an equivocal position on this
overshadowing issue"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
Clothes from Clothing House.

And even then look out that you buy from
such houses where you get the most Tor your
cash. We claim We can do you a tremendous
lot Of good on
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27

We are authorized TO announce Mr.. J.
Kearfott a candidate for Sheriff Of Jefferso n
county subject 10 the Democratic primaries.
MANY VOTERS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
2. y. BRUGH,

HAGERsTowN. MARYLAND.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

We are authorized to announce that Mr..
FORREST w. BROWN is candidate for
the Democratic nomination for Prosecuting
Attorney OF jefferson county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
For ASSESSOR.

You will please announce Mr.. j. ALBERT
LINK as a candidate for the nomination Tor
Assessor OF the End district Of Jefferson coun-
ty. He Will be supported by .u,.,..
MANY VOTERS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27


rJ' Sold by Druggist, 75c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-05-27
FOR ASSESSOR.

Mr.. Editor-Please annouce Mr.. John F
Melvin as a candidate for Assessor in tht
second District. He will be supported by
MANY VOTERS.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-08
BOOKS AND MAGAZINES.

"Across Thlbet," by Gabriel Bonvalot,
and published BY the Casseli Publishing
company, is a mos. interesting descrip-
ton OF tourney taken III company OF
Prince Henry OF Orleans, son oil the
Duke de Charities. and Father Dedeken,
a Belgian missionary. The work is
profusely illustrated with pictures
taken by Prince Henry. The novelty
OF the Journey and the hardshIps en-
dured by the trio make the story ono Of
intense interest.
cdr. Zell and the Princess Charlotte. !"
by Warren Richardson, is novel that
possesses peculiar interest, being out
side of the ordinary limo OF romance.
Psychological in It's character, its treat
ment o. the topics Hypnotisns, Tneo-
sophy, Splrit-Life, aud 80 forth. is dar-
ing in character. and strong In arga-
ment. a. novel, Its incidents are or
igInal in conception, and at the same
time captivating. l.. kobis and CON-
pany, publishers, New York. For sale
10y Eaton Il Lyon. Price, $l.00.
Mira. Humphry Wards new novel,
1.-THE History OF David Grieve" has
proved 90 great success tina. the pup
fishers have decided to issue at once AL
edition IN larger type in two volumes
uniform IN riZe and style with the
Eversley Edition of Charles kingslcy's
Works. The new edition viii be printed
by Berwick d Smith III Boston and will
be ready before the end OF the month.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-08

Diplomatic vocabulary has had .
word added TO u ty The democratic
governor Of New York state. The story
IL thie In eview of the fact that New
York has not jet made a approprsa-
ton for the Worlds Fair. committee
composed Of sons Of the leading bust
ness nasu Of New Ysrk city wsat np b
Alsany for the parposs Of laying b.
fore Governor Flower . plea tnat 81
least s5eo. eco ~ appropriated for the
parpsss. Receiving tse dsiekstson. he
listened tn their plans aud pre-
possis eth Al sir vt profound
rseditasiou. Beissviha thss tbssr eaa<s
wAs Just. ssd that they wers assklsf a
favsrshis lnpsessssn, the COMMITTEES
grew mere eloquent A Tie pfspsf
nonens the governor rese 10 reply. but
isss>s1 81 speech cesapslm~neae NE
esnsiensen upen tksr psts'as saa IL
sshsse - sdvsnes the intsrssts Of their
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-08
IDAHO IRRIGATION.

Census bulletin No. Isl relates 10 If.
riRation in the state of Idaho, in which
1923 farms are irrigated out OF the
total 6655 farms in the state. The total
area OF land upon which crops were
raised by irrigation in the census year
ending May 81, 1890, was PIT 900 acres;
An average of fifty acres to the farm.
The average first cost of water right 10
$4.74 per acre, and the average cost of
preparing the soil for cultiva-
ton, { including the pure hase price J
Is $1o.56. The average present
value of the irrigated land of
the state, including buildings, and so
forth. is $3.50 per acre, showing an
apparent profit, less cost of buildings,
of $500 per acre. The average an
nual cost of water is $3.50 per acre,
which. deducted from the average an
nual value of products per acre, leave
an average annual return of Sl2.13
per acre. The bulletin describes the
water supply Of every county of the
state, and IS really an exhaustive treat
ice on the subject of irrigation.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-08

Census bulletin No. l55, gives the
railway statistics Of Illinois. Minnesota,
Wisconsin, Iowa. the two Dakotas,
Missouri, and the northern peninsula
OF Michigan. The reports of this
group Are Of unusual interest, because
OF their value 10 the farmers Of the
northwest, and because the group en-
braces larger mileage than any other
group treated by the census Office. the
total number OF miles in 1889 being
40, 10000, or . little more than one
quarter of the total mileage of the
United States. The increase in the
number Of miles IN the last decade has
been l7,4S7.45 mlles. or 1884 per cent.
In 1880. 1852 locomotives were in use,
and IN 1889 the number had increased
to 60sS. The cars in passenger service
have increased from 2S74 in 1880 to
42.l2 in 1889, while those in freight SER
vice have increased from 1886
to zoe. 2S6 in the same time. The
number Of tons of freight carried
per freight engine in 1889 was 1922 as
against 20,4l7 in 1880; the num-
Der OF passengers carried per passenger
engine Was 4l,096 in 1889 as against
1878 in 1880; and that the number of
employees per 100 miles OF line has de-
creased during the ten years from 362
70 1888. Freight earnings per mile of
line shows decrease of s556.39 in the
ten years, while passenger earnings, on
the other hand, show an increase Of
$70.79 per mile of limo.