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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-03
RICH SHEEPMAN DIES.
Joseph Fawcett of Henefer Expires
From Attack of PeFitonitis.

Joseph Fawcett. wealthy sheep man of
Henefer. Utah. died At the Ogden Cen
eral hospital yesterday from an attack
of peritonitis. Mr.. Fawcett left the sheep
camp west Of the lake and came to Ogden
four days ago. At that time he was suf-
feriug from pains in his side. Yesterday
morning his condition was such that the
attending physician determined upon an
operation lie was taken to the hospital.
but died before the operation could be
performed. The body was removed TO
LaTkin's morgue and will be shipped TO
HenefeT this evening
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-03
SANDY STEALS WARM SLEEP
Six Months for Intruder Who Enter
tanned Himself in Morgan
Mans House.

Sandy DrummOnd was yesterday SEN
fenced by Judge Howell at Morgan to six
months in jail on a charge Of house
breaking. Drummond. during the recent
cold spell, called at a house near Morgan
He was hungry and numb from the cold
Although he could see the smoke coming
from the chimney of the house, no one
answered his knock Fearing that ne
would freeze. ne opened window and
entered the house. Finding no one there,
he warmed himself and went to bed,
where he was found sound asleep by the
owners of the place when they returned
later in the evening. DrummOnd did not
steal anything, which accounts for his
light sentence
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-03
Grandnohers and Grandtathers Vine Believe in Pe-.na

Mrs. Fl. G. Green and family, OF
Lewis Creek, Ind, write: we cannot
express to you our thanks for what Pc
runa has done for mother.
when she began your medicine she
was not able to be up all day, but now
she is helping with the work ana al
present has gone on a visit Her health
Is improved in general. No discharges
Good appetite Sleeps well and looks
we'll"
by following your instructions and
taking your Peruna and Manalin I am
cured of catarTh.
4 had catarrh for twelve years and
quote a bad cough so I could not sleep
nights. I do not have any cough now
If 1 feel anything in the throat I take
swallow of Peruna and I am all right.
Mr.. W. D. Smith, ST., 24iO Forest St,
Port Huron, Mich
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-03
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With a personal acquaintance Of years
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and real value An understanding Of
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Just drop me a line.
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this paper about me.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-03
VETERANS JOIN G. A. R.
James 3. Mexican Post Increases
Membership Thirty in Year.

The James B. Mexican post of the
Grand Army of the Republic, of which
Colonel E W. Tatlock is commander, du-
ring the past year has increased its mem
bership by thirty, in spite of the natu-
raj decrease which is coming to all Grand
Army posts. This addition to the member
shin has come from any parts of the
state. an especial effort having been
made to have all the Civil war veterans
affiliated with the local organizations be-
fore the national encsmpment here this
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-03
Ask Your Druggist for Free Peruna Almanac for 1909

Wednesday afternoon at the home OF the
brides parents. Mir. and Mrs. William
Moves on Twenty-sixth street. The GER
cmony. which was performed at O'Clock.
was attended only by intimate friends
and relatives but in the evening a large
reception was given, TO which about l5i
guests were hidden. Miss Eva Moves, a
sister of the bride. was bridesmaid, and
Chris Schmaiz was best man. Mr. and
Mrs. Schmalz will make their home in
Ogden at 54S Twenty-fifth street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-03
stonecifer TO Be Sentenced.

In the district court last evening Judge
Howell denied a motion for arrest of
Judgment in the case of DR.. H /. stone
offer and sentence will be passed tOmor-
row Stonecifer was convicted of prac-
ticine dentistry without a state certificate
The State Dental association caused his
arrest on five occasions before his con-
vietion was finally secured.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-03
conferenee Of Division oHieiaIs.

A conference between all the local Of
ficials of the salt Lake division of the
Southern Pacific has been called to be
held at the office of Superintendent Z. c
Manson at the Union depot today: The
Durnose OF the conference is to discuss
methods of improvements. etc, to keep
the division up to the high standard which
"A holds at present.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-03
SENTENCED TO BE HANGED.

Portland. Ore, Jan. fudge BronaugH
of the state circuit court today sentenced
James A. Finch, convicted of the MUIR
der of Ralph B. Fisher, late prosecutor
for the Oregon Bar association, to be
hanged Feb ) Finch displayed little emo
nOunced.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-03
FEW CHANGES IN OFFICES.
Stats of Nearly Ali County OFFICIALS
to Be Retained

The newly elected county officers will
be indicted into office tomorrow. With
the exception of the clerks office there
will be no changes in the office forces.
In this office J. V. Bluth will be made
chief deputy. A number of other changes
will follow later on.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-03
ROW OVER A MEAL.
Arrests Follow Quarrel Over Who's
to Pay.

W P. Ray of Salt Lake and George
Thompson quarreled in a Twenty-fifth
street cafe last evening over the uues-
ton as to who was to pay for a meal.
IN the scuffle that followed a large plate
glass window was broken, and the pro-
prietor, who tried to prevent the quarrel.
had his hand painfully cut by the broken
glass. Ray and Thompson were locked
up on charges of disturbing the peace.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-04
Rice Depot

May 81, 1909.
Prof. Walter Morton, wife and lit
tie son, Clarence Murdoch. are visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. c..
Morton.
Misses Pattie Hubbard, Matte Bon
durant and Lena Frank are attending
the Blackstone Institute commence
ment this week.
Miss Locket Walton, of Farmville.
was the guest of Misses Linda and Ida
Walton last week.
Mrs. S. A. Wilson and children, of
Crewe, visited at Mr.. j. W. Wilson s
recently.
Mr. Atkins, of Marion, is visiting
in the home of Mr.. S. S. Price.
Mr.. Oscar Turns spent Saturday
night with Mr. Basil Bruce.
Mrs. j. W. Wilson visited relatives
in Crewe this week.
Miss Matte Bass was the guest of
Mrs. W. j. Shipman Saturday and
Sunday.
Quite number of people from this
community attended the Walthall-
Hughes marriage which took place on
May 26, at the residence of her broth
er, Mr.. Z. B. Hughes, of Cumberland.
DR.. Shipman returned home Mon
day from brakes Branch where he at
tended the laymen's meeting.
Miss Grace Bursch has returned
home after spending the winter in
Abilene.
Miss Annie Vaughan spent several
days last week with her aunt, Mrs
w. H. Hubbard.
Mrs. Arnold Clark is visiting her
father, Mr. Douglas Hubbard, this
week.
Mr.. a. b. Rudd, from Ponce, Porto
Rico, wa, the guest of DR.. Shipman
this week. While here he gave
an interesting lecture at the Baptist
Church.
Mr. Aub ey Bradshaw spent a few
days in Crewe last week with his
cousin, Mr.. Charlie jenkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Morton have as
their guests for the summer Mr. and
Mrs Walter Morton.
Misses Ida and Bessie Bondurant.
Mary Hubbard and Matte Frank have
returned home from the B. +. |.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-04
TOWN DIRECTORY


MAYoR-W. T. Blanton.
fffslDkNT or COuNClL-H T.. Barrow
lows OouNciL-By Committees
iinance-H. +. Barrow. Walker Scot. ~ =,
Davidson. 'SO1'' ~ Is
loync. ''' 'n' ".
bert - S'is' T. l.. p am
sanitary-Dr. WI. ellis. Walker Scott \ p
Pc L. Erambert. H. E. harrow. W. G
rl Fgs1N. B. Davidson. W. T. Doyne. W c
Scott. ~ Du'aii' walker
cesmetery,-w. c. Fallwell. E. L. Erambert "
VI. Duvank - Nia'nOetl' W.
Fallwell - ""iio"' W. 1.
Duvall. w. - Niiis' ". H.
Martii W - Dliis' ). X.
Opera House,. r. Martini E. L. Erambert
WI '''io"' W. =. fall-
Town Clerk-Jos. Z. Garland.
Counsel-A. ID. Watkins.
Town Ireasurer-S. ". Pauletf. Jr
Commissioner Of Rcrenue-p u ~ d.
Town Sergeant-R. d. Miller
follce-Leslie FOCUS T. ID Tineoo,.L 49,, q, n,
Frefwen ''0o'ip ana D. ".
Shlel r , are Departnent-Leslie FOCUS
Street Commssioner-P. A. Tucker
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-04
Cumberland c. H.

'ti-N DDs
Services were held in Center Pres
byterian church here on last Sunday
in the interest of the Laymens Mis-.
sionary movement. Two very inter-
esting addresses were heard in the
morning by Rev. J. E. B. Smith and
Rev. j. H. Davis, both being enjoyed
by all. In the afternoon a very help
full address was given by Mr.. j. w.
Clark, Of Cumberland county. A
most creditable and instructive one
was delivered by Mr.. H. E. Barrow.
Of Farmville, also V Vaden, of the
same place. Capt Vaughan, of
Goochland, and Mr.. Hunt, of Rich
mond, also added muck to the day by
their interesting and touching address
es. Last, but not least, came Mr.. E. p.
Reeves, Of Nova Scotia, and Mr.. r.
IS. Pfeiffer, of Germany, both so
much interested in the cause it SEEM
ed to do them good to tell about it.
Miss Laura y. Boyd and Miss Mel
lie b. Barber were the guests Of Mrs.
David Stuart not long since.
Mrs. Ben Fllppen returned to her
home greatly improved by a treat
ment at the hospital in Richmond.
Miss Sandell, Of Washington, is the
guest Of Mrs. F. p. Flippen.
Mrs. o. 6. Flippen spent Saturday
in Richmond.
Mrs. j. w. Smith is visiting Mrs..
G. +. b. Smith this week.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-04
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Raines

June 1, 1909.
Rev. J. II. Davis visited in the
aome OF Sir. T. T. Holman last We'd
nesday.
Among those visiting in the home
Of Mrs. Jennie Blanton last week
we're Rev. J. H. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. P. Blanton, Mr. z. B. HUGHES. Mr..
and Mr. S. F. Badgot. and three chill
dren, Mr.. Tom Blanton and Miss Mat
tie Blanton.
Mrs. Henry Blanton spent Friday
and Saturday with her son, Mr.. A. M,
Blanton.
Mrs. Henry Blanton spent FRIDAY
and Saturday with her son, Mr.. A. NJ
Blanton.
Miss Happie Blanton spent several
days last week in the home of Mr..
Eddie Hughes
We are sorry to report that Mrs.
Sallie Price is very much indisposed.
Mrs. H. A. Blanton will leave to-
morrow for Buckingham, where she
will spend some time with her daught-
er, Mrs. J. G. Fahrner.
Mrs. Sturgeon Hallet left last Mon.
day for her home at Blackstone, after
spending several days with her grand
mother, Mrs. Charlotte Stuart.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-04
NALTHHALL--H HUGHES.
A PRETTY HOME WEDDING.
Impressive Ceremony and Sweet
Music.

Pine Forest, the home of Mr. and
Mrs. E. B. Hughes, was the scene of
beautiful wedding Wednesday, May
26th, at 4 o'clock when their sister,
Miss Mary Venable Hughes, became
the bride Of Mr.. Henry Clay Walthall,
Rev. j. II. Davis officiating. Only
members Of the family and near rela-
tiyes were present. The house was
attractively decorated with cut flowers
and eyergreens a graceful arch with
pendant marriage bell being a striking
feature of the decorations. The bri-
dial party entered the parlor to the
strains Lohengrins wedding march,
which was beautifully rendered by
Miss Fanny Miller, a cousin of the
bride. 20, Believe Me If All Those
Endearing Young Charms" was softly
played during the ceremony.
The bride was handsomely attired
in black silk, and carried a lovely
bouquet of Bride roses. She entered
the parlor on the arm of her brother,
Mr. Z. B. Hughes. Mr.. Lee Walthall,
the grooms brother was best man.
The dainty ribbons forming the aisle
through which the wedding party
passed were held by little Misses Mar
tina and Elizabeth Blanton.
Immediately after the ceremony
repaired to the dining room, where
refreshments were served in old
Virginia style
The groom has recently moved to
Cumberland county. He formerly
lived in Prince Edward county,
where he has a host Of. friends.
The bride is full graduate of the
Danville College, and for the last four
years has been principal of the Bass
Graded school, near Rice Depot.
The presents were numerous and
handsome, which attested the popu-
larity of the couple
After June LIST, Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
thall will be at their new home,
Peaceful Level" near Stoddert,
county.
Among those present were. Mrs.
Sam Hughes, Mrs E. T. Bondurant,
Mrs. Hester Walton, Mrs. Joe Pal
more, Mrs. Plat Blanton, Mrs. Baker
Misses Pearle Bruce, Matte
Bondurant, Bessie Motley, Happy
Mary Price, Fannie Price,
Fannie Miller, Linda Walton, Ida
Walton, Ellen Lyon, Messrs. Sam
Bruce, E. 7. Bondurant, Andy Weav-
er, Lee Walthall, Richard Walthall,
Tom Blanton, Sam Miller Hester Wal
ION, David Lyon, J. G. Hughes, S.
NJ. Hughes, Willie Price, Plat Blan-
ION, j. r. Palmore, Mr.. Atkins.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-04
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

ley. Nun george J. HIND
CLERK Of County and Circuit cour,s-uor.
= Deputy ut Clerk of County and Circuit Courts.
lreasurer-s. W. WatkinsF -
Lommiss oner Of RevenueDF -
Sheriff.. II. Dickinson " L. Dupuy'
commonwealth Attorney-A. D Wa,l,ins
Coroner DR.. !. T. Spencer - "a'hlhs'
Har Cb oi Farmyille District J. L.
nanpien District. Dr. W. NJ. Hoiis5., uqua'
g9, s'Ii' H. Walton; Leigh District a
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-04
Travis
June l, 20.

June 1, W.
Miss Pearl Bruce spent several days
of last week with Misses Myrtle and
Sarah Lyon.
Mr.. j. T. Bruce and family spent
Saturday night with his sister, Mrs.
Motley, Of Amelia county.
Miss Annie Gillian and Mr.. Basil
Bruce were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Davis Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Temple Gillian spent Sunday in
the home of Mr. Anderson Lyon.
We are glad to see Mr.. j. T. Clark
out again after such a severe spell
Mrs. Bette Hunt. who has been
quite sick is improving slowly. She
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Agnes Fos-
ter
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-04
wR 81 WESTERN RAILROAD

feetiNov. s. 1908.
and Richmond via Mosele
rlr
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NEWS Il YaIlGE ElaAhI ANl
ADJOINING COUNTIES.
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
Simplicity.

May 30 1909.
Mr.. G. c. Womack spent FRIDAY
night with Mr.. William McCraw, OF
Throck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Creed Ransom, Of
Feldon, visited Mrs Clifford Womack.
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ Redd attended
service at Meherrin Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Vaughan
spent Thursday evening at Locust
Grove. asA fs
Rev. Hugh Henry preached at SAKE.
on Sunday last, causing a vacancy in
his home Church, Briery.
The Ladies Missionary Society Of
Briery, will meet at their Church
Thursday afternoon to arrange for a
lawn party at The Manse" in the
near future.
Masters Edward and Jimmie Wilson
spent Saturday evening with the little
Womack girls.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-04
Throck.
June Bird, 1909.

June Bird, 1909.
Miss Estelle Rucker is visiting hel
friend, Miss Hannah Oliver, of Crewe.
Misses Margaret Clark and Bessie
Rucker are visiting relatives at Dis
putanta.
Mr.. Charlie Mason, of. Pamplin,
spent the night with his cousin, Mr..
E. S. Rucker, last Thursday.
Mr. W. c. Mckay spent last We'd
nesday with his daughter, Mrs. Waver-
ly Pollard, of Meherrin.
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and connections not guar
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INV NoIfaIs@Westsrn
lHLG-s Schedule in Effect
FAVE FARMVlLLE DAILY,

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Beck
June 3 'O9


Miss Maude BEDFORD spent a few
days with her sister, Mrs. II. Jenkins,
last week.
Mrs. Eldora Payne and little son,
Of Fort Mitchell, Va, are spending
some time with Miss Myrtis Weaver
We are glad to report the in
FAINT daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Elliott, very much improved.
Mrs. w. j. Conner was the charm
ing guest of her mother, Mrs. P. Har-
ris, of Burkeville, Monday and Tues
day
Mrs. T. n. Layne will leave Satur-
day for brief visit to relatives in
Farmville.
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I'VE YOU EYES

uou trouble in
OF cause pains
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|OUTHERN RAILWAY
NQy nth, 1909.

hf.cf NW nth, 1909.
Ss-F owing .ehet1le figures are publishec
Il -..--a.oa avid are not guaranteed.
NrIHH0rND-L Leave Burkeville.
F Az Nau Wrhpl.iman. Forall points
-.'l
@AN Aa- For Danv'Ile. Greensboro.
Charlotte and Intermediate stations.
rer.rra' narville with main line
rr ilr Lsrehturg and Washing.
t.r. and O.. Greensboro with train.
forecast and west thereof.
I. B. j. So fr all points south an,
southwest through pullman 20 At
ana and bnm'ngham. Through
Coach u Chase City. Durham anc
tattr helsvilIe. Va.
b. u. N... lal except Sunday. Loca
nha-ft
NOAIHB0uND-leave Burkeville.
.. ETA. ST. la.f. No. IS. 6:27 A. N. ex.
,..a So zi. T.. NJ. daily. No. IA
81 f A 'or Richmond.
-- and carry pullmans and
Pc. Not'., ID and rs. day coaches
POPULAR YORK RIVER LINE
rri 'Z3 = NJ. Mondays. Wednes.
i for Baltimore. Philadelphia
--a-. points North and. East.
s. J.. BURGESS.
I'D E. Main St.. Richmond. Va
W. Il. Tayloe. S.H. Hardwick
HL~ &. Il "A. Pass. Traf. Nor.
Washington. d. c.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-19
TO REDUCE FOREST FIRES
Railroad Co-Operates with the
 Forest Service.
Agreement Entered Into Between Gov ernment and Kansas City Southern
 Railroad

Washington, Aug. I9--For the purpose of reducing the number of fires along the right of way in the Arkansas national forest the forest service has recently entered into a cooperative agreement with the Kansas City Southern Railroad.
 It is a we'll known fact that coal burning locomotives are a prolific source of forest fires, particularly on heavy grades where dozen or more fires may be started within a distance of mile. Many of the most destructive h.es have been caused in this manner and incal- culable damage done.
 The agreement between the for est service and the Kansas City Southern R. K. provides that the railroad shall clear it's right of way of all inhammable material for a distance of fifty feet on each side of the track and burn over an ad- ditlonal 100 feet wherever neces- tary. A provision is made for the use of efficient spark arfesters, and that fires shall be reported to the nearest station agent, who will notify forest officers and section crews. The maintenance of for est service telephone line along the right of way will also be al lowed.
 On its side, the forest service will patrol and supervise the clear ing of the right of way, supply tools, and maintain and operate sufficient telephones as we'll as grant the railroad the timber free of charge, where it is necessary to clear the right of way.
 This agreement is for period of ten years and has already been put into effect. Six telephones
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-19
REAL
 ESTATE NEAR
 HALF MILLION

Based upon unproofed totals made this morning by Assessor w. w. Bishop, the assessed value of Conway real estate will aggregate $4S4,Io5, an increase over last years assessment of Se4, 900, or about "A per cent The city lots are assessed at S4I9,8II; the un- plated lands within the city limits at $25, 5,ISo, and the railroad right of- way is figured at S39, 2o4, making total of S4S4,I95. The total assessment of the city realty last year was $3eo.Ie2, including $32,o3o for the railroad right-ot- way in the city.
 The increase of the real estate in the city exclusive of the railroad p operty is $S6, ,S29, or 24 25 per cent. The increase in the assess ment of the Fort Smith branch of the Iron Mountain railway, which runs through this city, as an nounced by the state tax commis- sion, is PA per cent. Adding this percentage of increase to the
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-19

assessment of one year ago, makes a gain in the value of the railroad property within the city of S7,I74.
 The figures given here have not been revised and it is possible that some errors have been made in the additions, but Assessor Bishop thinks they are substantially cor rect. The assessment is also sub ject to the action of the equaliza ton board, but it is hardly thought that bo1y will lower any of the assessed values.
 The real estate assessment book has been completed, but the totals have been extended on none ex- cept city property, so that it is inn possible to give the aggregate val ue of the county real estate at present Assessor Bishop believes there will be some increas, i'll the value of the farm property of the county, though perhaps not so large a percentage as in Conway.
 The assessor, Deputy J. F.. Wofford and Deputy County Clerk Frank Whiddon are now at work up the personal assessment and tax books.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-19
INCREASE OF I4MILLIONS
Tax Commission Announces Rail
 way Assessments.
Fort Smith Railway is Counted as Main Line and Valued at
 $3,53o,588

Little Rock, August Io.-The Arkansas tax commission has con- pleted it's report for 1909, the first one to be filed, and it shows the increase in railroad and kindred corporations to be SI4, o34,944 over the assessments of last years. The increase is made with much branch line moved into the mainline class, much value being placed on the franchise on the Iron Mountain and Cotton Belt, as they are old and abolished roads.
 The Kansas City Southern is taxed from the fact it occupied a strategic position on the map. The Iron Mountain is made to bear the brunt of the increase, its raise being S5,oI7,e57, which in- cludes main line and branches. The Frisco is increased SI,56o, ,o7I. The Louisiana & Arkansas must pay on an increase of S2o9,957. The Kansas City Southern has an increase of S754,6I9 The Mis- souri & North Arkausas has an increase of SI.243,47o. The Rock Islands increase is SI,553,382. Thirteen railroads are given a de- crease, the Tyronza Central being the greatest with S12,352. The lowest decrease was on the Green wood branch of the Iron Moun- tain, S95. The Southern Express Co. is also given decrease of S33, ,232 ,487. The Pacific Ex- press has an increase of SIP, 1925; the Wells Fargo ot SI32, ,3So; the Pullman Car Go. of $2I,I4o; the Western Union, SIS7,S73, and the Postal, S55,393.
 The Fort Smith branch of the Iron Mountain is assessed at s. 53o 5SS, as compared with S2, S84-