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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-29

c7lENssoRo' STEEL AND IRON CO..
Ihr Furnaces to Be Put in Operation by
northern Cnpitali>ts-i Wedding.


Norihcrn Cnpitaiists-A Wedding.
GREENSBORO. y c.. June 2S;-tSpe-
,.. THE North Carolina Steel and Iron
.rsny has az last been put on its
.t. ami every body her is happy. II is
.r known 10 most OF your readers that
... steel furnaces have been ready for
, IBIS FOR a couple Of years. but the com
...r. owing 60 the financial crisis, has
..u unable 10 secure sufficient capital
t. rn th.m.
several months ago Mr.. J. F. Jordan,
.. flIr city. undertook the task Of trying
.. interest capital iu the scheme. The
....If vts thlt an expert from the North
..- -.rt mere To investigate the scheme,
... when he returned with a favorable
...ft. another expert IN The person ~
.. O.. T. barley. OF piushurg, Pa was
., and he too reported fatorabiy. Al
f. This Air. Jordan was kept IN con-
..u~ correspondence with prominent
r.tau-ts. aud ou June 18Th a proposition
r.- made through him 10y the southern
MIGRATION. Land. and Till, Company,
.. baltimore. and ON the following day
'.. proposition was accepted This pro
.-ir1n lis that the former VIII pay mp
UYarr I'm operation. Ex-Governor BLACK,
PENNSYLVANIA. gentleman Of great
wealth. ID, az the head of the Southern
Immigration. etc. company. Associated
u..h him are sach men as Mr. =. H..
,.taur who controls great deal OF
..u.h capital. Mr.. VI Erskine Miller
. Vueinia: Mr.. Elmunds, editor OF the
r Irmore Manufacturers Record ana
O ua T. : Carr, OF North Carolina.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
SIR Haywood Alderman. cashier OF the
f--t National Bank Of Greensboro. was
r.t.l BOZ marriage last night to Mis-
f..na Brooks. of this city. Rev. ;. o.
...I orcmtiug The Wedding was very
.. ..t one on account OF the recent death
e.. he brides mother.
ur j. T. Temple. Of Richmond Is en-
,..l for the bicycle races OF July 18th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-29
The MARsHALLs' HONEYMOON
uuord Of tho Late James ir'in-h"'
p.ccd 10 lie Married aud Died.

EGIDsVILI.E. y. c.. June %-tspeciaA)
o. young married couple VINO caus'u
i..a a. siir by their romantic marriage
. Charlotte yesterday, are to-day regis
t.i 81 the Piedmont Hotel. and are
.tiy enjoying their honeymoon
.t. funeral Of the late James lrFin
'.. place here to-day. and was ATTENDED
i. an unusual crowd The Mas0nS wer.
u charge OF the remains, and conducted
&c. service.
cont inmate Of the Soldiers HOme, dlcd
e. u.s place to-day of consumption aiter
, lingering Illness He had been cifetnliy
l.,.sd here. and his death was parueu-
....y sad, az he WAS engaged TO be mar
i.l 10 a most estimabie young iday VI
ts place. -.
The Bank OF ReidsviIe has let thei'
C.afsact 10 Messrs. Deitrick Person.
u Danyille. Va. Tor their new house
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-29
CROPS IMPROVED BY RAINS.
Good sales of Tobacco and Increase of the
Trade Cotton and Canning Factories.

Trtdc- Cotton and Canning Factories.
HENDERSON. y. c., June 2S.-(Spe-
..I-The severe spell Of hot weather
l- been followed by nice showers and
...i seasons. The crops are improving.
... wheat crop is now being threshed
OF ana IS not yielding well. The largest
80 far reported Is twenty-five 10
.... sales OF tobacco by our dealers have
I.. boon good lately. especially Of the
LIZ GRADES. These sales have been made
.. stock stood In the large storage
. house here ana from stock reordered
. just taken down. A number or manu-
.r-rs are coming 10 our market 10
.,..,,. ,la stock OF our dealers and are
.....ne hy il from the way they are
..rc. They get the benefit or samples
...gn M The storage warehouse as well
a. private. samples Of the dealers Every
Scar is showing an increase OF this trade
Vaccinations are now pending Tor the
t1u OF large cotton factory here.
OIL. canning factory are putting III
C...- their plant preparatory TO COM
i. .rr on the crops OF tomatoes, CORN
lrlts. ,..,
fr H.rbcr, Walden, OF the United
c....s navy. is spending a short time at
me here with his parents WINE ms
. tle Atlanta, Is at Norfolk.
'...rs -. y. Cooper {. a. LEWIS D.
Ir I.-..ter. Henry Macy. J. Il. owen D.
.. ...rer. j. L. Masscnburg, ana otherS
. a.. morning for Virginia Beach ana
.r places on the seashore.
tr Arch GCru a young man just
..tel from Wake Forest COLLEGE Was
ri here last NIGHT at the hap'ls'
., Dr., ROY Ncesrs. GWathmey. Van
.....t.r. and Hardaway. Rev. ). =
Dway OF oxford. preached the ser,
which was Of unusual power ana
n.as ,.,.
.. .l.u-sion left here this morning
,.- the Sraboard AIRLINE for Ruther-
..f.u and other points Ia western Noi'"
t...Uc4.
..ug Walter Henderson siill con
,.... very urwen at the residence OF his
H,r Captain X. y. Henderson on
..m street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-29
FIT. FINISH, And MATERIAL

are the points by which We Judge shoe
in buying for our stock. We see to 1t
that IN these respects every PAIR Is as
%, RECT as can he therefore you can
make no mistake by buying.,
Children's Dongola Oxford lies. sizes
0 10 II, were Toe, now zoe. .
Ladies Dongola Oxford Ties, were
$l.25 a pair. they go now at zoe. ,m.
Ladies' Fine Hand Made Oxford lies
that were cheap a, $3.50, they are to DO
closed out at Sl.3s.
In fact every article IS now marAea ~
cleaning-up prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-29

with Miss Carrie Dan. Immediately after
the ceremony the bridal party left In
carriages tor Grccnyille. arriving here
late yesterday evening. and wedding
supper was served az Hotel MacCn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-29
Sailor Hats.

WHITE. NAVY. AND BLACK SAILOR HATS,
with ribbon band, 21c. 49,
KOTGH STRAW. NEW SHAPE SAILOR. with
sweat aud silk ribbon band, 3hc.-all coiors'
white and black. ,
MILANs, in white, black, and navy, trimmed,
a
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/. S. SENAT0RSHlP.
psrwasles MAY BE ORDERED TO M
plcATE THE PREFERENCES.
NJ. rattle n. u. Arlington Makes IL
Lively for Judges and Carolina Law
ycr.-Ropes TO Rang the Coleys.

RALEIGH. \. c., June 2s.A-(Special.) J.
THO state Democratic Convention may
.r,sr an endorse or order the primaries
=, Indicate the preferences OF the people
ID. regard 70 The United States senators
-, ho elected by the next Legislature.
-,. state Committee did not think Il had
81. authority TO endorse the plan or order
tne primaries
u.ielch has a new weekly paper. with
cooer name-The Criminal Docket 1t
.ircd by Mrs Patio d. y. AIRING
e.. formerly Of Nash county. and It's
.-,osc is to call attention TO lawsuits
- which she has for years been inte-
....i She makes attacks in the plainest
,..,l.arc upon Judges and lawyers.
IMPROVEMENT IN CROPS.
While there are yet some sections not
,..l by rain. yet IL has fallen at most
... within the past few days. and the
..r.vrmcnt in the crops Is great. Cot
small. corn IS inc.
era Kcarncy. Of Franklin county,
here to-day. and borrowed from
....r Page ropes and black-caps with
a o. hang the COlcy brothers, mur-
--s. at I.ouisburg. Some noted crimi-
.... Lave been executed with tho same
MILLS STOPPED TALKING.
OIL. condition 81 Miss Ina Wimbcrly,
OIL. .0urc woman who was assaulted and
So killed hy George Mills. her uncle
..-.rucs critical. Mills told a sheriff 3
...v that De was praying that the
might recover In order that she
Lane tell who was her assailant Tho
...ts to'l him she had in her del.rium
.l him not 10 strike her again. and
not 10 assault her. Mills did not
.. aan'hcr word. nor has he spoken Of
. matter since.
RAILWAY NALT rs
.... assessed valuc Of the railways in
Gill. state is now $2A12S. 90: increase since
.... 1855. $1,000. assessed value Of steam
... property $4,000. 81 telegraph com
....- $4,000. During the twelve months
.a miles Of new lire were built
.. DE Wilmington, New Berne and
....'k road. and five miles II SIDE
.t-. etc.,. bv other roads Fifteen miles
f.. GAINESVILLE and Washington track
...r tr.u un. Tho increase in the valua.
. ~ roads is 500 pr mile on the
t...n W.efegu North Carolina front
Greensboro Co Winston: tho Roanoke and
..lu. and The Murphy branch Of the
Western %orfh Carolina. About half OF
.. N..Hti increase Is in tho vain" Of
Ing stock The commission clincs 10
... fhe rate = assessment on the side
ui thr Wilmington and Weldon rail-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-29

Every Friday We offer some
special lines of goods at special
prices for this day only. From
the commencement of these
Special Sale Days we have Of
fered some remarkable values.
That our offerings have been
appreciated is evidenced by
the enormous increase in trade
on this day. TO-DAY we Of
fer another list of bargains,
any of which will pay you to
come early to secure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-29
Giren 47CdY

with every FINE SAILOR HAT-that Is the
a. 30 grade aud better-AN ATTACHABLE
SILK HAT CORD. with patent fastener Usually
for ladies' use.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-29
ChiIdren'S
Gin6haD1 Dresses.

We offer tomorrow our entire stock Of
Chilcren's Bingham Dresses for children
TO "A years ut age, at greatiy-reducec
prices. They are made IN the latest shape,
nicely trimmed with cambria embroidery
ana white braid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-29
LadieS' Dresses.

3 Ladies' French Bai'ste Dresses, light
blue, dark blue, AID black grounds, WIN
white stripes, trimmed with ruflies aud
embroidery; sizes 81, "a, SO. kegula.
price -. fr'uay 20
LADIES' Jaconet Dresses, fine and sheer
goods, IN stripes. pink and white, blue ana
white, wide collar trimmed with emsroid-
cry, and nicely made throughout. hegu-
lar nrice $3.50 Friday 81.
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RibbOJ1S.

The constant Jam at orr Ribbon counter every
dav mi. week attests the popularity OF our
prlres in THIS department
81 i, con hove purchases to make in Ribbons be-
fore going away, let us supply your wants. We
snow the largest and fines, selection IN the
South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-29
.L0dieS'
.M6Ht-

Iadies' Muslin Gowns, made OF good
muslin. yoke OF fiue tucxs, ruiiie collar and
cuffs Regular price 75c., FRIDAY ''c'
Ladies' Muslin Gowns. pleated back, YOKE
of inserting and fine tucks. embrVldereu
rune around neck and sleeve. Regular
price 81. fhuh' 10
Ladies' Fine Muslin Gowns, yose OF IN
sorting and tucks. pleated back enorold-
cred ruflie around yoke. collar ana cuus'
two styles yoke-square ana roun1. no
guar price Sl.25, frluay w.
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Shirt Waists.

Ladies' Fine Porcale, Cambrlc and
Chambray Shirt WaIsts-goods that we
have sold oil the season at $40, e.,
sI.15. sl.5O, aud s1.25 each
Friday, choice SOC.
Ladies' Cambria Shirt Waists-our regu-
lar 5Oc. grade Friday, 2Jc.
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.Matti7l6S.
Fr6zlred Irish Linen.

3e-inch Figured irish Linen, UNSURPASSED
for boys' SHIRT. waists, fast colors and very
durable. Regular price soc. yard
Friday, 37I1c
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G|iinlpsss OF America,

Every seclI0H UI 7111c110d 10 IeP1cSeHre0 III '11'
complete collection Of photographs, and the pictures
instead of being imperfecty and clumsily described
in brief foot-notes in other Serials incorporated
in the text there being as much space devoted to
reading matter in "GIlnpses Of America"
as to illustrations 1t is therefore pictorial history of
the charming scenery of our country the most gor-
geous, complete and eloquent that was ever prepared
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-29
Wool Chn1IieS.
SatS1tDl0 SilBS.

new cotton fabric-cool, summery,
light grounds, with small figures and
stripes. Goods that were excellent value
nj i2I6c.- Friday, 014c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-29
Mems Neck1Ce0r.

Mems SILK Four-ip-Hsnds, Tecks, aud
Bows. Regular price, 5Oc.-
Friday. CSC.
Mems Cotton and Lisle-Thread Hose,
size 8 and 91s. Regular price, 50c.-
Friday, 25c.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1894-03-02
KANSAS STATE NEWS.
Worth Remembering.

A large proportion of the correspond.
ence that has lately been coming to the
state department of agriculture indi-
Gates that many persons have very err
roneous ideas as to what it is in the
power of the department to do. Sec
retary Coburn desires that the public
may understand that the state board
of agriculture has no garden nor field
seeds. nor connection with any sort Of
seed distribution, large or small, but
he suggests to applicants that there is
bare possibility of their obtaining
some portion of the garden seeds need
ed from the United States agricultural
department by applying to their MEM
Der of congress at Washington. Also,
that requests for free transportation of
seed grains would more properly he
sent direct to the state board of rail-
road commissioners, who naturally
come in much closer contact with
transportation matters than do any
other of the state departments Fur
ther, the secretary says, all the issues
of biennial agricultural reports are en-.
tirely exhausted, and the same applies
to the worlds fair pamphlets and all
quarterly reports, barring a linn ted
number of those for the quarter ended
December 81
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1894-03-02
DELEGATES TO THE G. A. r.
List Selected by Kansas to Attend the Ma
tional Encampment.

List Selected by Kansas to Attend the Ma
tional Encampmcnt.
TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 26.-The com.
pleted list of delegates and alternates
to the national encan.pment of the G.
A. R. from the department of Kansas,
is as follows:
First district-C. Leland, of Troy. and S. F.
Yates, of Hawatha, delegates; NJ. Marcus and
Joseph Randhon, of Atchison, alternateS
Second district-James Ro6b. OF Ottawa and
W. A johnson. OF Glrnett delegates: j B
Grace. OF Fort Scott, and J. A Brown, OF Pa
ola, alternateS
Third district-A. B. Arment of Winfield,
and Alvt Clark, of oiage Mission. delegates:
A J. Georgia, OF Pit;sburg, and R z. Nc.
Gregor, of Baxter Springs, alternates
Fourth district-R B Mcclure, of Towanda
and George webber OF Lyndon, delegates w.
II. Ward. OF Topeka, and J. IL Young, of Ma
rion. alternates
Fifth district-J K Wright, of Junction City,
and P. Bunnell. of Broughtou. delegates: J.
A Robertson, OF Manhattan, and j. Russell,
Of Chapman. alternates-
Sixth dis;rics-W h Mcbride. of Osborne
and Harrison Naylor, Of Lucas, delegates: C.
II. Cunningham, of Osborne, and O h Durand,
Of Manklto. alternatea
Seventh district d l. Sweeney. of Dodge
City, and John A Doran- Of Wichita delegates:
Robert Dousher y. Ct New ton, and D. W. Dun
nett of Hutchinson. aIternatel
At large-A ". Smith of Mcpherson d. R
AnthonE, of Leavenworth b A Alien. of Rus.
SELL and G.. W. Weed, of Topeka, delegates
Holton: J. Shoup of Abilene. and Bert Fagan,
OF EllSWOrth, alcernateS
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1894-03-02
ENCAMPMENT CLOSED.

The Boys In Blue Conclude Their Work II
Newton-The New Officers.
NEWTON, Kan, Feb. 23.-The state
encampment of the G. A. r. closed yes.
terday after a very successful session
of three days. By unanimous consent
Hutchinson was chosen as the place
for holding the next state reunion and
Lawrence for the next encampment
The new officials of the grand army.
consisting of the following: De-
partment commander, w. p. Camp.
bell, of Wichita; senior vice COM
mander, L. S. Stover, lola; junior vice
commander. Tom Shuler, Mankato;
chaplain, Rev. James Murray, Bald
win; surgeon, James Mckee, Newton;
inspector general, J. w. Edwards; chief
mastering officer, Phineas Reid, of Par
sons, and judge advocate. E. w. Gun.
ningham, were installed yesterday
afternoon with much ceremony. Strong
resolutions were adopted, the one of
especial note being:
Resolved, That the time has come when the
integrity Of the soldiers Of the Grand Army OF
the Republic is on trial by reason of the
charges made BY those high in authority that
the pension roll of the Union is permeated with
fraud. and while we denounce the charge as
libelous and a SANDER upon the soldiers, whose
loyalty and courage saved the government
of the people, and knowing the high
character of our comrades. we urge every
member OF our order to report, without fear or
favor, any and all violations within their
knowledge of the pension laws of the govern.
ment to their post commander and we request
all citizens who may possess anv knowledge Of
fraud as charged to report the same to the post
nearest to their homes.
E. II. Madison, Dodge City, was chosen
colonel of Kansas for the Sons of Vet.
Grams
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1894-03-02
NEWS NOTES.

The democrats of the senate held a
caucus on the 21th on the tariff bill
The proceedings were not marked by
many interesting incidents and the dis
cussion was more of the character of
an argument in favor of the interests
which the various senators represented.
No conclusion was reached
A party Of patriotic Kentuckiaus are
taking steps to purchase the birthplace
of Abraham Lincoln in La Rue county,
Ky, and convert IL Into q park.
Il Il reported that Emperor William
OF Germany Il dsvosing great attention
10 Mmetal!!sm. aud that he desires the
sovSfauens to take cysry step possible
10 sfdsr "a prevent . tuRthsr isll ia the
ptiee ot silver.
Au investigation Is Ia progress al
chlcago as to tas Al:eSvd hrtessy os
" cssgaiin jury
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1894-03-02
FERRYBOAT KILLING
"A Deplorable Shooting at Jeffer-
con City, Mo.
BUSINESS TROUBLES THE CAUSE,
Charles H Harlan shoots and Kills Charles
+. MOOre-Both Prominent Citizens
of Galloway County-Tremen.
dous Sensation.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Feb. 2s.-The
most deplora bic tragedy that ever oc-
CURED in this section Of the state was
enacted yesterday afternoon on the
ferry boat plying between this city and
Galloway county. Hon. Charles II.
Harlan and Mr.. Charles F. Moore, two
of the most prominent and highly re.
spected citizens of Galloway, became
involved in a quarrel, and Harlan shot
and killed Moore. The facts of the
case are hard to obtain.
Eye-witnesses on the boat state that
Moore came aboard about 4.39 o'clock
from Cedar City. He told Capt Kav
that Harlan was following, and that
he expected trou ble Harlan arrived a
few minutes afterward, and Moore, on
the advice of the captain, went up into
the cabin to avoid him, but was fol-
lowed by Harlan. A war of words en-
sued and Moore left the cabin
and returned to the lower deck,
picking up piece of cord wood
as he passed the engine room
Harlan again followed him and
the quarrel was renewed. The crew
OF the boat again interfered, but Har-
Ian insisted that he would not desist
until Moore dropped the stick of wood.
a moment later he drew his revolver
and fired the fatal shot Moore stag
gered up the companionway to the
cabin and sank on the floor in dying
condition. He lived about twenty min
utes after the shooting
Harlan mounted a horse and rode
away, saying as he left: II am going
down home. Tell the sheriff if he
wants me he can find me there"
Meo-e's body was brought to this city
where he is residing temporarily. He
is a wealthy, retired farmer, and a man
of high character Harlan has in the
past been one of the leading democratic
politicians of Galloway county. He
was elected representative in 1888, and
in 1890 was a candidate for the demo.
cratic nomination for railroad commits
sioner
The tragedy has caused a tremendous
sensation on account of the prominence
of both men. Harlan's home is on the
other side of the river, eight miles be-
low Cedar City. He has not been ar
rested yet, but no ONE apprehends that
he will attempt to escape or evade the
consequences of his terrible deed The
inquest will be held by the coroner of
Galloway county at Cedar City to-day.
1t was said here last night that there
was talk of lynching over in Galloway,
but this is not credited
The trouble, it is learned, between
the men was not of recent origin. 1t
grew out of business transactions, and
Moore expressed fears some days since
that something of the kind would come.
Ie was a mild, inoffensive man. Har-
Ian is also good natured, jovial fell
low, popular and well liked. He, too,
was temporarily residing here, but
made almost daily trips to his farm in
Galloway county. All of the facts in
the case will be developed at the in
quest TODAY,
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1894-03-02
Mr.. HARRISON AT TOPEKA.
Two Thousand People Greet Him and He
Makes "A SDeech,

makes speech.
TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 2s.-The train
bearing ex-President Benjamin Har-
risen arrived at Topeka at 2:3O p. m.
yesterday, about 1000 spectators being
present to catch a glimpse Of the great
republican leader. A number of former
citizens of Indiana were also at the de-
pot to welcome their old friend and
army comrade. Mr.. Harrison respond
ed to the reception in one Of his neat
little speeches. in which he said:
When started on This journey | had no ex-
pectation that my passing through your city
would be taken note OF by the people. You are
very kind to assemble here to day to show
your continued respect and kindness for me
l should be much lacking in appreciation il /
did not acknowledge this honor and cornpli-
ment
II am sure 1t Is real feeling OF friendship
that brings you here, because 1 cannot think of
any other motive FOR It Most OF you have seen
me before and there is nothing about my coming
that can be Of any interest except as you may
desire to show a kiudly regard for one who
simply did the best h. could" His remarks
wete at this point drowned b7 the noise Of
passing trains and the ex-prcsident waved an
adieu bv saying: III am glad to know that
your raj road stations, notwiths tanding the de-
preston OF the country. are still too busy and
noisy to allow speechmakin2."
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1894-03-02
KANSAS RAILROADS.
Report of the State Hoard OF Colnmis.
ssOnerS,

Report of tho State hoard of Coinmis.
s!oners.
| TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. a3-The annual
| report of the state board of railroad
| commissioners is now in the hands of
the state printer and will be issued in
| q few days 1t will include some very
interesting figures for the year prior to
June 80, last. 1t will show that the
mileage of the state has not been in
creased during the year. except by q
few spurs, aggregating dozen miles.
making total mileage of 5000.
The board finds that the physical
condition of the road on June 80, 1898,
compared very favorably with that of
every state of the central group. espec-
tally on the main line.
The total capital stock in Kansas
roads, issued and outstanding, is $685.
31S, 130, being an increase of sll, 200
over the preceding year. The aggre-
gate amount of the bonded indebted
ness is sS99, 973. 800. which is an increase
over the previous year of nearly s1O,-
600, 600
The gross earnings in the operating
department for the year were $50. 1885,
80, which is an increase of $3.50, 752
over the previous year OF this sum,
sos, 5SS, $50 was earned in freight
traffic and s4O,5 .994 in passenger
traffic, the remainder being derived
from miscellaneous sources The in
crease in freight earnings was 81. s4O,-
662 and in passenger earnings, s3, 1S9,-
473. The average rate per ton per mile
was 1.O1 cents for the previous year
The earnings in passenger traffic for
the year was 2.17 cents per passenger
per mile, as against 2. 3O7 cents for the
preceding year. The actual average
cost of carrying passenger one mile
was 2 107 cents, and in the preceding
year it was 2. 365 cents
The board compares the rates in pas
senger traffic last year with those of
preceding years since 1882, which shows
that the decrease has been gradual, the
rate having been reduced from 80
cents per passenger per mile in 1882 to
2.17 in 1898 The rate per ton per mile
on freight has been reduced from 9 22s
cents in 1882 to 1.O1 cents in 1893 The
report also shows that Kansas has 172
inha bitants to each mile of road; Utah
has 173; Iowa, 2l3; Nebraska, 273; Illi-
nois, 376; Missouri, 459; New York, S43;
Rhode Island. 1.432.