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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
RETURN o. ROANOKE CRIMINALS.
An Infanticidc and Forger to No Brought
Back--Jasper Vest Shot.

An Infanticide AMI Forger to No brous"'
Back-Jasper Vest Shot.
ROANOKE. VA, March 30.--tSpecial.)--
A warrant was issued here to-day by Po-
lice-Justice Turner for the return to this
city OF Fannie a. Bowles. the young
white woman arrested last week and
committed to jail at Radford on the
charge OF numbering her infant chiid.
The woman since her arrest has con-
fessed the crime, which, she says was
committed on the ed Of March, just De-
fore she left here for Blueiield. Ser
geant Gold, OF the police, viii leave mere
tomorrow morning for Radford with
the warrant and bring the woman to
this city for trial.
Chief-of- Police Terry received tele-
gram this afternoon from Lynchburg an
nouncing the arrest there Of Ii. Colds
worthy, wanted here to answer the
charge of forgery and ernbezzlement.
Officer Johnson left on the hlid-
night train for Lynchburg to bring
GOldsworthy back 10 this city.
A telegram was received here this AFTER
noon, announcing that Jasper vest,
formerly a policeman of this city, mad
been shot through the right lung at
Bluefield and probably fatally wounded
HIS nephew, William Vest, left on the
4:30 train to look after him. Vest mad
just returned from a surveying trip ana
had a difficulty with man, VINO shot
him with a Winchester rifle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
NEWS FROM THE CITY HALL.
Convicts Get More Time For Escaping
Cases In Court-Brief Notes.

James Braxton and Melton Haynes,
two convicts, were taken before Judge
Wexford. Of the City Circuit Court, yes
terday on the charge of having escaped
from that institution. They were given
an additional year of imprisonment
James Morgan, against whom the same
charge vas entered, was found not
guilty.
Judge Wexford added five years to
the sentences of the following on the
ground of their second convictions: Charles
Cannon, Samuel Lawson. William
Booker Plum Anthony. Henry Wells.
John Porter, Henry Kidd, Berry Irwin,
and William Johnson.
The case of Warwick against Mickens
was removed TO the Law and Equity
Court. The jury was sworn In In the
case OF the Commonwealth against
Thomas Hubbard, surety against l.. c.
Arthur. Treasurer of Bedford county.
Mr.. William Wilson. OF Lynchburg,
qualified to practice law in this court.
A CHARTER GRANTED.
Judge Wexford yesterday granted a
charter to the Bucklin Copy-Holder
Company, the object of which is TO pro-
mote, establish. and maintain a general
business for supplying articles of spc-
cial utility, known in trade as novelties
or specialties, including especially the
device invented and patented by John II.
Bucklin, of Washington. ID. c., called a
copy-holder; also TO erect, maintain. and
operate suitable Offices works. shops.
foundres, or other structures for the
convenient conduct of said business. The
capital stock is TO be not less than 5000
nor more than 100000, divided into shares
of 800 The officers for the first year
are A. T. Mosby. president; William II.
DeSaussure, vice-presdent: w. Brydon
Tenant, secretary and treasurer. Di-
rectors: The above, and Otis II. Russell,
w. $. Gum, Sol Cutchins, William Ryan,
and l.. ID. Lorenty, of Washington ID. c.
The principal office of the company Will
be in Richmond.
THE OTHER COURTS.
Suits were instituted in the Law and
Equity Court yesterday as follows
Louis Rich against w. 7. Hall and j.
w. Schroler. for 500.
f. Cruli against l.. j. Cheatwood, for
500.
George Ben. Johnston against Frank
Grassburger. for $3.50.
The Melbrose Land Company against
c. Wendlinger, for $500. This suit will
be contested
Judge Minor yesterday admitted Sam
uel ID. Davies to the practice of law in
the Law and Equity Court.
Judge s. b. Witt yesterday adjourned
the March term of the Hastings Court.
the criminal docket having been cleared
The grand jury for the April term will
convene next Monday.
CITY HALL NOTES.
Mr.. T. William Pemberton was a caller
at the City Hall press-room yesterday.
He has just returned from Florida.
The Committee on St. Johns Burying
Ground held a regular meeting at that
old cemetery yesterday evening. Only
routine business was transacted. There
was also a called meeting of the Com
mittee on Finance yesterday, but nothing
of public Importance was done.
The Committee on Police will meet at
the new City Hall at / o'clock to-day,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
A PRETTY CALICO BALL.
One Given by st. Patriek's Beneficial
Society--Other Catholic News Items.

One Given by st. Patriek's Beneficial
Society--Other Catholic News Items.
The young gentlemen Of st. Patrick's
Beneficial and Social Society gave a
charming "calico BALI and supper to their
lady friends last Wednesday evening at
the rooms OF that organization. Every
one present wore some garment OF calico.
The grand march was led by Miss Annie
Sullivan and Mr.. T. j. Sheehy. Father
Denohue was present.
An important meeting OF the McGill
Catholic Union will be held at Its rooms
next Monday evening.
The Holy Name Society Of the Sacred
Heart church will hold a meeting In the
basement OF that edifice tomorrow after
noon at o'clock.
Bishop Van de Vyver is In Norfolk on
visit. He is stopping at st. Vincents
Hospital.
The feast of st. Joseph. which has been
transferred to the 4th of April. will be
celebrated with great solemnity at the
Little Sisters OF the Poor. A good dinner
will be served TO the old people. as usual.
The blessed sacrament win be exposed
from the mass until benediction. which
will be given by Bishop Van de vyver
Immediately after the dinner. thus termi.
mating the happy feast.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
THE RICHMOND DIspATcH-sATURDAY, MARCH 81, 1894.

All save two are white men. and none
OF them have the appearance OF tramps'
Those with whom your correspondent con-
versed raid they had previously been en-
gagged In shops and factories In northern
cities TIL last winter when the naru
times and the closing OF shops and facto.
ries compelled them to come Soufn ana
seek employment on the dredge-poa's OF
the Chesapeake bay.
Rain fell here ali day. but 1t Is getting
cold again tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
SENTENCED FOR SO YEARS.
James Hickey for the Murder of Hop
Miiler-Masengill's Sudden Death.

BRISTOL TENN, March S0.-(Special)
In the Circuit Court at Blountvilie to-
day James Hickey was sentenced to a
term OF ninety-nine years in the peniten-
tiary for the murder of Hop Miller.
which crime was committed more than
q year ago. The jury rendered a verdict
of murder In the first degree under miti-
eating circumstances Hickey had previ-
ously been sentenced to be hanged on
the same charge. but was granted new
trial.
Felty Masengill, a prominent citizen
OF Sullivan county. died suddenly at
Blountville to-day. He went from his
home at Bluff City two days ago to at
tend court at Bountville. and on the way
was taken with violent cold. He was
the father OF the Masengills who for a
long time were prominent stockholders
IN Sullivan county,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
Winchester's Municipal Ticket.

WINCHESTER VA, March 3O.-(Spe-
cial.-The Democratic convention held
here this evening resulted in the nomi-
nation of the following ticket: Mayor. Y.
y. Lupton; Recorder b. \. Wade; Com
missioner of the Revenue. j. Il. Carroll;
Sergeant, ]. l.. Redman: Constable. J.
r. Brown; Justices-at-La Large. John II.
Crebs Levi T +. Grim; Councilmen.
James NJ .Haymaker. II. c. Krebs, James
w. Barr, and John w. Rice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
EIGHTEEN pREDcERs RELEASED.
Destitute and Unable 20 Obtain the Wages
Due Them-All White But Two.

Destitute and Unable 20 Obtain the Wages
Due Them-Al white But Two.
ONANCOCK, VA, March 3o.-(Spe-
cial 1.-THE eighteen men who constituted
the crews Of the two Maryland schooners
recently captured for illegal dredg-
ing In Virginia waters were
released to-day. They came to Onancock
to see United States Commissioner
Thomas W. Taylor and ascertain II they
could not secure the wages due them
from the captains OF the schooners on
which they were working when captured.
Mr.. Taylor could do nothing for the
men. and they departed for the railroad
In hopes Of reaching their homes or Sc
curing work. The men had no money
and their condition was truly pitiable.
Nearly all of them hall from cities north
of Philadelphia They say that they ship
ped from Baltimore and did not know
that they were violating the law tiii
the yiSgtpia pelice-boats attacked thsm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
BOTH BURNED TO DEATH.
Mrs. Clark IA Victim of the FLAMES While
Trying to Save Her Child.

WARSAW, VA, March 30.-(Special.)-
One of the saddest accidents which has
occurred in this county happened yes
terday wheri Mrs. Clark and her seven
year-old child were burned 10 death. 1t
seems that the child while playing
in the house. caught fire and ran into
the yard.
The mother, seeing the peril in which
IL was, ran and caught 1t up in her
arms, endeavorng in this way to extin-
guish the fire.
Instead OF putting out the blaze which
was burning her child. Mrs. Clark her
self caught, and both were burned TO
death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
T,yn yaars and Six Months for Murder.

CLAREMONT, VA, March S0.-CSpe-
cial.)-Alonzo Hunnicutt was found guilty
Of the murder Of his brother at the March
term of the Surry County Court, and SEN
fenced to two years and six months in the
penitentlary
Ii Is rumored that prize-fight between
an amateur pugiiist or CharleS city
county and q sporting man OF Petersburg.
will come off at Dancing Point about the
4th of April.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
Funeral of Mrs. Rachael Fuller.

LEXINGTON, VA, March 3O-(Spe-
cial)-The funeral services of Mrs
Rachael Fuller. who died here Tuesday,
were held to-day at II o'clock In the
Presbyterian church. the Rev. Thomas
L. Preston conducting the services. The
pall-bearers were James ID. Anderson,
j 7. McCrum, John l.. Campbell, Henry
II. Myers, James \. Moore, and T.. II.
Barclay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31

Mrs. Louise Scott Seldom. the wife
Of Judge James A. Seldom. OF st. Louis,
died at her home In that city on the
18th day OF March.
Mrs. Seldom had many friends and re-
latives In this State and city who were
greatly grieved to hear Of her sudden
death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
Postmaster Busbee Commissioned.

RALEIGH, y. c., March 30.-(Speeial)-
Charles ". Busbec received telegram
tonight from the Postmaster-General in
forming him that his commission as
postmaster here had been mailed, and
directing him TO take charge Of the office
April the LIST,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
VICTIMS OF FIRE.
A Portuguese suffocated-A Negro Girl
Dangerously Burned.

WILMINGTON, n. c., March 3o.-At a
fire on the corner of Front and Orange
streets here early this morning a Portu-
guese, known as Emanuel Mitchell or
John Silva, was suffocated by smoke.
and his body was not recovered until the
fire had been extinguished.
A negro girl named Hattie Carter. re-
siding on Ann street, was dangerously
burned to-day. She was standing in
front Of the fireplace and her clothes
took fire. She may recover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
OURHAM'S FIRST HANGING.
Ella wiikerson Sentenced to BE Hanged
for Observation-Disclosures Indicted.

DURHAM, n. c., March 5o.-(SpeciaLl-
Judge Shuford pronounced sentence Of
death this morning upon Ella Wilkerson'
convicted Wednesday OF infan,icide. as
teegraphed yesterday In his remarks he
said she had committed the most grievous
crime known TO law. The sentence names
the 4th day of May for the execution.
This will be the first hanging in this
county since V was formed.
ANOTHER MURDER.
News was received here to-day Of a
murder committed in Person county At
an assembage of negroes at dance Tom
Smith was shot by another negro named
Brooks, the ball passing through the
neck severing the Jugular vein, killing
him instantly. Brooks made his escape.
The grand jury has indicted nearly NIFTY
boys and youths (minors) for freluentins
bar-rooms, drinking and gambling. This
is highly commended by all good citiL ms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
- OLD ID o NJ mo y
w. ~ STEAMSHIP COMPANY
llSs& sEMI-WEEKLY LINE FOX NEW
l~easASoN~ YORK.
II steamers iesy0 Rich M onf
EVERY TUESDAY and FRIDAY

EVERY TUESDAY and FRIDAY
an a o'clock H. 81. Aaa41css el0SeG go
hour before sdliins uiae.
S,e.mers leave sew York from Per
o. N"rtL RIVER, fOg Richmond every
WEDNESDAY and sAIL kDA1 AZ 4.
Al arriving In Richmond MONDAY an4
FRIDAY MORNINGS.
passsnrer aceommOd< lions unsurpassed
Cabin fare 20 New York Oncigdins
meals and BERTH VIA James-riyer
rOute .........s.ss..sssfss .sss.ssf tsrtf , -
rnund-trio tickets, limited 10 thirty
DAYS after date OF issue .......... IL y
Steerage fare, with subsistence .... y
steerage fare. without subsistence; -
Cabin fare VA Chesapeake AMI
ONO railway and Richmond and
Petersburg railroad 0lckets limit
Round d. trip rG' tickets Oimitei 70 thirty
Tickets can be obtained az Richmond
Transfer Company ;, Dol east Main street.
Chesapeake and ohio and Richmond and
Petersburg dcpots, ana ~ the COMPANY
office, 1871 Main street. and wharf. Rock
Freight forwarded and through bnis %
ladlng issued .or points beyond Ne"
Freight received daily until p. Il
Passengers leaving kichmond on MON
and SATURDAYS by the Chesapeake ani
$50 and By the Richmond ana petsrseg5
make eoln SSss.Ii al NoRfoLR Win
steamer leaving those days
GEORGE W. ALLEN e CO. Ag'ts.
No. 1907 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
FRANKLIN BRASS coMPANYs SUIT.
All Decided In Favor of the Insurance
Companies In the u. 4. Court.

""iP"nes III inc u Ss Soufts
LfNCHBURG. VA, March 30.--(Spe-
cial 1.-THE cases of the Franklin Brass
Company against several insurance
companies. which have occupied the
United States Circuit Court all this week
were decided this morning in favor OF
the insurance companies. The suits grew
out OF the hre which destroyed the BRASS
works. which were situated at buchanan
some two years ago. A large amount
OF money was involved. and the cases
were stoutly contested. Major r. j. Kirk
patrick and Mr.. X. g. II. Kean repre-.
sented the brass-works and Judge Waller
Il, Staples, Mr.. Beverly B. Munford. and
Mr.. John IL. Lewis appeared for the in
surance companies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
MlDOLESEX COUNTY COURT.
Indictments by the Grand Jury-The
Irhana Fridge Case Again.

SALUDA, VA, March 30.-(Special)-
County Court has been in session since
Wednesday. The grand jury found one
Indictment for criminal assault and three
for misdemeanOr The Urbana-brdge
case, involving the question Of obstruct-
ing navigation, was submitted TO the jury
for the third time. The jury failed TO
agree and was discharged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. VA,

L ~ \. NJ. SOUTHERN EMPRESS, dai.y
IOr DanVlIe, GrccnsoOEO {,
Winston salem. Connects at
Ddugille with the Washington
anu Southwestern Ncstibul-d
Limited. carrying slceper5 70
Asheyiile ana Hot springs,
Columbia, Augusta, savannah,
jacksonville, and Tampa, At
Lnta, Birmingham, Memphis,
Shreveport New orleans, anu
Memphis Connections made
at Memphis and New Orleans
for all points in Texas anu
California.
Sleepers Richmond. Va. 70
Danville and Or eusbOrO.
ie:+0 2. II. FAST MAIL, daily. for ATTAIN
Ia. Augusta, ana points South.
Connects at Moselcy with
Farmyilie and Powhatan rail-
road; at Keysville Tor ClarKs-
vile, oxford. Henderson. 3nd
Durham, and at Greensboro
for Durham. Raleigh, and
Vlnston-Salem. Carries Sleep
ers Danville To Columbia, Au-
gusta, Savannah. Jacksonville,
and Atlanta. PariOr-Car At
ianta 10 Birmingham.
500 Z. II. LOCAL. daily. except Sunday.
for Amelia Courthouse anu M
termedlate points
$40 4. NJ. Daily. except sunday, carry
ing passenger coach 10 Amelia
Courthouse. Stops at all sta
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31

D-DInner. B-Breakfast.
No. q makes all local stops Connects
n; Raleigh with PledmOHt AIRLINE r.
Asheyilc. y. G, and al intermediate
points on the Western North Carolina
No. q, "Vestibule Limited Train H.,-
fet Shoppers Richmond u Atlanta. Con-
meets directly at Atlanta Win ". ans
A; r. Y. for Chattanoort Nashville. alt
all points West Connects with s. ana
w p r r. for NohU. Monfrom.r..
New Orleans. end all points soufhwe,'.
No extra charge on "Vesthulcd Trains"
ARRIVE RICHMOND.
No. l3l, Atlanta Special FeatiDu.ei
Limited Train. Il.l5 A. n, daily.
No. 7s-Mdil and eXp.ess-O.,s i. u.
daily. except sunday.
For tickets. Pullman reservations, cte.
apply at tick t-oiilce. Byrl-Stg-et Stl-
ton, Richmond Transfer Company -
east Main street, ana conn iny oN.ei.
$50 east Main street
John c. WINDER. L. =. MYERS
General Manager. General 5lp't
r. !. ANDERSON.
General Passenger Agent.
II. NJ. BOYKIN. City Pasg'r Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND {:

lbs T.. NJ. From Atlanta ard Augusta.
s:i5 A. NJ. From Amelia Courthouse.
AIS L. VI. Arriving at Manchester.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31

To pass the winter season comfortably
avoid colds by using DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS.

VIRGINIA STRAIGHTFORWARD,
' COMPANI'S JAMES-Kls l. R&-lz-2sa-es
LINE Tor Norfolk, Portsmouth. o.
Point, Newport News. Ciarem1.i 49,
James-viyer landings. ana connecting %
Old Point and Norfolk for Washington.
Baltimore. and the North.
STEAMER POCAHONTAS LEAh IL
RICHMOND EVERY MONDAY.
WEDNESDAY. AND FRI
DAY AT 1gJ 4. NJ.
Elec,ric-cars direct 10 wharf Fare only
$50 and $50 10 Norfolk. Portsmouth.
Old Point. and Newport News. Music
by a Grand Orchestrion.
Freight received daily for above-namcl
places and all points IN Eastern Nirgill.-.
end North Carolina
EDWARD T.. BARNEY.
President.
IRWIN WEISIGER.
Superintendent
General onices: Planters Bank Build.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
NEW LINE TO ATLANTA. GA.

Leaving Richmond at go 4. NJ, daily
ori arriying al Weldon Ut ll:22 Il. NJ,
md at Atlanta at 4.O0 T., NJ. Via ). A.
j. Through sleepers-Iiichmond To At
In addition TO the above, THE NEW
WORK AND FLORIDA SPECIAL, con-
stating OF Vestibuie PGllman-cars only,
ieaves Richmond s0uth-bound 9.33 Z. NJ,
deiiy, except Sunday. and leaves Peters
bnrg north-bound 752 a. NJ. daily, ex-
cent Monday. No extra fare charged on
this train. except regular Pullman.
THE ONLY ALL-RAIL LINE 10 NOR
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
MR. sovTHALL's PAINFUL INJURY.
Fraternal Guardians Paid Dividend

Fraternal Guardians Paid n Dividend
Ladies' Auction at Mr. Pieasants's.
PETERSBURG, VA. March so.-(spe,
cial )--Mr. Andrew southall. carpenter.
who was at work on q new building on
Lombard street. was seized with vertigo
on the third floor Of the house this
morning. and was quite painfully injured
by his fall No one was near him Mt the
time, and he was found In an uncon-
scious condition by q feliow-workman.
and sent home.
The members Of the Order Of Fraternai
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31

Leave. Arrive.
Richmond 800 a. NJ Norfolk I'll - a. NJ.
Richmond 500 PM Norfolk ....S.i5 Pm.
Norfolk. $50 An. Richmond 1850 4 VI.
Norfolk. 'i.25 /. NJ. Richmond I.yy PM.
The trains leaving Richmond ~ y. VI.
and Norfolk at 8 T. ~ frs so'nI fr1ins he-
tween these two points. AMI passengers
go through without change Of cars.
Trains leaving Richmond at 3 4. II:
and IL 80 =. NJ. and arriving At Richmond
al $50 \. NJ 100 T.. NJ. make close con-
lection at Petersburg 10 and from Farm
VILE, Lynchburg and west.
r. NJ SULLY Superintendent.
r. T. q. MYERS. General Sup't.
T. NJ. EMERSON. Traffic Manager 1y5
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
rRAINs NORTHwARD.
Daily. - c,,c

Nos. II, 50. ~. ~, ~, and VI make no
stops. Nos. NS and Ia stop at Beileid and
stony Creek on signal, Nos -. ~, 81. -, aid
~ eton on signal at Manchester, Drewrys,
,senfralia. and Chester. Nos. y, 1l. ana
81 Vii stop on signal at all stations.
Pullman Palace Buffet Sleeplng-Sar OF O.,
ii through trains on Trains Nos. y
snd 40 Sleeping Cars between Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
xnyf1 and companys wharf. RoekettA
pHILADELPHIA, RICH. EA
NosD. AND NORFOLK SisAx.
STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

Appointed saillng days: Every TUES.
DAY and FRIDAY at 4, A.. and every
Freleht Tor tuesdays and Fridays
ateamers received till sailing hour; Tor
Sundays steamer I'll 5 Y. ~; SATURDAY.
Freight received daily until y. ~
For further information apply to
J, W. McCARlticK.
General southerS Agent ems ems Re s,s
uya General Agents. Philsdslpala.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-31
Surplus income December 81.

1898 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5 1862 10
The gross earnings for 1898 were $780,
0326l753 being an Increase Of $40, I53. ~
over 1892. But the gross earnings OF the
1913 miles OF the Ohio Extension were
Sl57, 0ll.59, showing that the gross earn
ings of the older portions of the line de-
creased $377.S0o.15.
The total interest charges and rentals
for the year were &,01i.Os9.26, as COM
pared with $2,475, 1916 for 1892. an In
crease of $j9s $3.50, which includes in
terest for the full year on the 100000
of lO0-year bonds issued for the Ohio
Extension, and interest on the cost of
improvements and additions completed
during the year, and new car-trusts.
The interest-charges were s99. 1925 in
excess of the net income, and reduced
the surplus income at the close Of the
year. after deducting slnking-fund re-
quirements, to $152, s2l9.
CONCLUSION.
In conclusion, President Kimball says:
At no time in your company history
has business depression been so wide
spread and severe as during the last
half OF the year 1898. All commercial
and Industrial interests were affected.
causing a decrease in the volume of
passenger ana freight trdIllc, us wen dS
a decrease in the average rate per pas
senger and per ton per mile. The num-
Der of passengers carried decreased $780,,
522, and the number of tons OF freight
transported decreased 29s992 tons. The
gross revenue from passengers de-
creased $l44,6s44S. The gross reye-
nue. from freight traffic, owing to
an increase Of 27.SO miles in the ave-
rage haul per ton, increased $224. 80.
This enabled the company to continue
it's record Of an uninterrupted increase
in gross earnings from year TO year since
1885, the increase in gross earnings for
1898. as compared with the previous year.
being s19,735Si. By reason of the 24S adj
ditional miles operated the operating
expenses, Notwithstanding the many
economies instituted, increased $l67, 7S. sc.