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SECOND ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

BOARD %Q

OF

RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS

OF

NORTH CAROLINA,

FOR THE

Year Ending December 31, 1892

RALEIGH:

Josephus Daniels, State Printer and Binder,

Presses of Edwards & Broughton,

1893.

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF NORTH CAROLINA.

JAMES W. WILSON, Chairman.

THOMAS W. MASON, 1

> Associate Commissioners.
E. C. BEDDINGFIELD, J

H. C. BROWN, Clerk.

COMMISSIONERS' LETTER.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,

Office of the Board of Railroad Commissioners,

Raleigh, December 31, 1892.

To His Excellency Thomas M. Holt,

Governor of North Carolina.

Sir: — We submit to your Excellency our second annual report.

Since our first report, bearing date December 31, 1891, one hundred
and fourteen t<& miles of road have been finished and put in opera-
tion, assessed for taxation at $582,405 00, as follows:

Washington Branch 25.72 miles @ $4,000, $102,880

Fayetteville Branch 47.74 miles @ 8,000, 381,920

North Carolina Midland 13.19 miles @ 2,500, 32,925

Murfreesboro Road 6.25 miles @ 2,000, 12,500

Winton Railway 8. miles® 2,000, 16,000

Albemarle and Raleigh Extension 4.17 miles @ 4,000, 16,680

Murphy Branch 6.50 miles @ 3,000, 19,500

North Carolina (Caraleigh branch) 2.70 miles

114.27 $582,405

The road-bed of the last named is exempt from taxation by law.
We increased our former assessment, $405,895, as follows:

Norfolk and Western 48.71 miles @ $2,500, $121,775.00

Albemarle and Pantego 32.34 miles @ 1,000, 32,340.00

Carolina Central (Hamlet to Monroe) 52.60 miles @ 3,500, 184,100.00

(Monroe to Charlotte) .24.40 miles @ 1,500, 36,600.00

Georgia, Carolina and Northern____15.54 miles @ 2,000, 31,080.00

Total increase on former assessment $405,895.00

Total assessment in 1890 was $12,321,704.00

Total assessment in 1891 was 18,423,298.28

Total assessment in 1892 was 19,726,760.56

There are now within the State 3,593tVo miles of road employed in
the transportation of passengers and freight.

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The action of the Commission, as a Board of Appraisers, in assessing
for taxation the branch roads of the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad
Company, has been approved by our Supreme Court in the case of
Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Company vs. B. I. Alsbrook, decided
at February Term, 1892, and reported in the 110th Volume of the
Supreme Court Reports, page 137. The plaintiff company has taken
the case by writ of error to the Supreme Court of the United States,
where it is now pending on appeal from the decision of our Court. The
question to be decided is, whether two hundred and eighty-nine xVo
miles of branch roads already completed and in operation by this com-
pany are exempt from taxation.

In our former report to your Excellency, with reference to the mode
of assessing the property of the railroad companies, we used the follow-
ing language: "The machinery for taxation, as prescribed in section 47
of the Act constituting the Commission a Board of Appraisers, was
drawn to meet the case of the North Carolina Railroad, and can be
applied to no other, from the fact that, by its charter, its road-bed is
exempt from taxation, and the capital stock bearing a market value,
which is an exception to all other roads not claimed to be altogether
free from taxation. By attempting to apply the method as indicated
above, its impracticability will at once be discovered."

We recommend that the law be so amended as to authorize the assess-
ment to be made as in the case of private property, ascertaining the
value from the earnings, as compared with the operating expenses, and
taking into consideration the value of the franchise, as wTell as all other
conditions proper to be considered in arriving at the true value of
property.

The 45th section of the Act constituting the Railroad Commission a
Board of Appraisers, provides: "That all machine and repair shops,
general office buildings, store-houses, and also real and personal prop-
erty, outside of said right-of-way and depot grounds as aforesaid, of and
belonging to any such railroad and telegraph companies shall be listed
for purposes of taxation by the principal officers or agents of such com-
panies with the list-takers of the county where said real or personal
property may be situated, in the manner provided by law for the list-
ing and valuation of real and personal property," &c , &c. In order to
secure uniformity in assessment, we recommend that the Act be so
amended as to authorize the Commissioners to make the assessment of
property off the right-of-way as well as on it, and to certify the same
to the Chairman of the County Commissioners or the Mayor of each
city or incorporated town wThere such property is situated, along with

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the apportionment that may be certified to each of these officers
respectively, as is provided in the 47th section of the Act.

The Act confers no authority upon the Commissioners to make any
assessment of the property of steamboat companies. At the request of
your Excellency, we have made an investigation and find that steam-
boats, now plying within our waters, of the value of $290,000, pay no
taxes. We believe that these companies ought to bear their just pro-
portion of the public burdens, and we recommend that the Act be so
amended as to authorize the Commissioners to assess them for taxation,
as is provided in the case of railroad and canal companies.

Questions have presented themselves as to the power of the Commis-
sioners to enforce compliance with the rules, regulations and orders
which they are required to make, by the 5th section of the Act con-
stituting the Commission. These rules and regulations, as declared in
the section referred to, are intended to fix reasonable rates and charges
to prevent deception and unjust discrimination, and to facilitate com-
merce by making joint through rates upon the railroads of the State.
The 10th section of the Act makes provision for relief in behalf of any
person or corporation injured by a violation of the rules and regula-
tions prescribed by the Commissioners, requiring the wrong-doer to make
such recompense as the Commissioners may direct, within thirty days,
under the penalty therein prescribed. But the Act does not seem to
authorize the Commissioners to enforce compliance with the orders
which it requires them to make, except upon the complaint of an
injured party. We recommend that the following words be added
to the close of Section 5, viz. : " Any company refusing to comply with
any rule, regulation or order of the said Commissioners, made in pursu-
ance of this section, shall incur a penalty, to be fixed as provided in
Section 20 of this Act"; and all penalties fixed by the Commission, in
any case, shall be recovered as provided in Section 10 of this Act.
Whenever action is instituted by the Commission against any company,
the cause shall be entitled: " State of North Carolina, on the relation
of the Railroad Commissioners against such company," and whenever
such action is instituted upon the complaint of any injured person or
corporation, the cause shall be entitled: "State of North Carolina, on
the relation of the Railroad Commissioners, upon the complaint of such
injured person or corporation against such company."

Section 29 provides: "That from all decisions or determinations
arising under the operation or enforcement of this Act, the part}' or
corporation affected thereby shall be entitled to appeal therefrom as in
other cases of appeal, where no appeal has heretofore been provided for,

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as now provided by law." It does not sufficiently appear, from this
provision, how the appeal shall be prosecuted. Section 7 regulates, with
clearness, appeals from the action of the Commissioners in fixing rates.
We suggest that the provision in Section 29 be so amended that the
appeals therein mentioned may be regulated as provided in Section 7;
so that the provision may read as follows: " That from all decisions or
determinations arising under the operation or enforcement of this Act,
the party or corporation affected thereby shall be entitled to appeal
therefrom, as provided in Section 7 of this Act, and when no exception
is made to the facts as found by the Commissioners, then the appeal shall
be taken direct to the Supreme Court." We would also respectfully
suggest that provision be made for the payment of costs in cases of
appeal, where the costs shall be allowed by the Court against the State,
as provided in Section 28 of the Act.

The case of the Atlantic Express Company against the Wilmington
and Weldon Railroad Company and the Richmond and Danville Rail-
road Company was brought before the Commission, under the 4th and
5th sections of the Act, from which it appeared that the defendant
companies had granted to the Southern Express Company the exclu-
sive privilege of doing an express business over their respective lines,
and had refused to grant to the plaintiff company, upon its application
therefor, equal facilities with those granted to the Southern Express
Company. After finding the facts, to which no exception wTas taken by
the parties, the Commission was of opinion that the defendant com-
panies had given undue preference and advantage to the Southern
Express Company, in violation of the said 4th section, and rendered
judgment requiring the defendant companies to grant unto the plaintiff
company equal rates and facilities for conducting a general express
business over their respective roads within the limits of the State of
North Carolina with those already granted to the Southern Express
Company, or which they may hereafter grant to the Southern Express
Company, or to any other person, firm or corporation to whom they
may at any time grant the privilege of conducting a general express
business within the limits of this State. This order, or rule, which ap-
pears in our Report, 1891, page 641, was made under the 5th section of
the Act, which requires the Commission to make such just and reason-
able rates and regulations as may be necessary for preventing unjust
discrimination, after the conclusion had been reached, from the facts
found, that the defendants had violated the 4th section by giving undue
preference and advantage to the Southern Express Company, and by
unjustly discriminating against the plaintiff company. The case was

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taken by appeal to the Superior Court of Wake County, in Term, dis-
missed by the Judge presiding, and is now pending in the Supreme
Court on appeal from his Honor's decision. The opinion of the Court,
it is believed, will determine the powers and duties of the Commission
under the 4th and 5th sections of the Act, in preventing unjust
discriminations.

Complaint was made in the case of Mayo against the Western Union
Telegraph Company, that the defendant had been guilty of unreason-
able delay in forwarding important pre-paid messages between the
towns of Winston and Mt. Airy, and also between the towns of Mt.
Airy and Henderson, to the injury of the complaining party. The de-
fendant company demurred to the complaint, upon the ground that the
Commission had no jurisdiction of the subject-matter, and that the
complaint iailed to state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action.
The demurrer was overruled, and the case taken by appeal to the
Superior Court of Wake County, where the demurrer was sustained by
the Judge presiding, and it is now pending in the Supreme Court on
appeal from his Honor's decision. This case, wThich appears in cur
Report, 1892, presents the question whether the Commission can grant
relief under the 10th* section of the Act to any person or corporation
injured by unreasonable delay on the part of a telegraph company in
forwarding or delivering messages, or in performing the duty which it
owes to such peison or corporation. The facts and opinion of the
Commission thereon fully appear in the report of the case.

On the 18th of February, 1892, complaint was filed in the case of
the State of North Carolina on the relation of the Railroad Commis-
sioners, upon the complaint of Eugene Albea against the Western
Union Telegraph Company, alleging a violation of the tariff rate pre-
scribed by the Commission for the transmission of telegraphic messages,
the said Albea complaining that the defendant had refused to trans-
mit a message from Elizabeth City to Winston, although he had ten-
dered the rate prescribed by the Commission, but had demanded a
larger sum for said service. The defendant answered on the 17th of
May following, denying that it was subject to the act creating the
Commission ; alleging that it had violated no law of the State, nor any
rule or regulation of the Commission, and that this matter being one
of commerce between the States, the Commission had no jurisdiction
thereof. After hearing testimony and finding the facts, the Commis-
sion was of opinion that it was the duty of the defendant to transmit
commercial messages from its offices at Elizabeth City, Edenton, and
other points on the Norfolk and Southern Railroad, at the rate pre-

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scribed by the Commission, when tendered, to any point in North
Carolina. It was so ordered, the order to take effect on and after the
20th day of August, 1892, The defendant has taken this case by
appeal to the Superior Court of Wake County, where it is now pend-
ing. It presents the question whether telegraphic messages transmitted
from and to points in North Carolina, but which traverse another State
in their route, constitute commerce between the States, and thus are not
subject to the rate prescribed by the Commission. This case will appear
fully in our Report for 1892.

We have called the attention of }^our Excellency more particularly
to these cases, because we believe that each of them will be carefully
reviewed by the Supreme Court, and that the opinions rendered therein
will be of more value in suggesting any amendments to the Act that
may be needed, than anything we can say.

We call the attention of your Excellency, also, to the case of the
State of North Carolina on the relation of the Railroad Commissioners,
upon the complaint of citizens of Charlotte and Wilmington against
the Carolina Central Railroad Company. The complaint was filed on
the 5th day of July, 1892, alleging that the defendant company had
changed its schedule of passenger trains between Wilmington and
Charlotte, and had withdrawn one train from passenger service to
the serious loss and inconvenience of the complainants, and asking
that the schedule in effect prior to the change be continued, and that
neither of the trains be withdrawn. After hearing testimony and
finding the facts, the Commission was of opinion that the Act did not
confer jurisdiction to fix a schedule for any common carrier, prescrib-
ing the time of arrival and departure of its trains, or their number, to
suit the convenience of those who may wish to travel over its line, but
that the purpose of the Act was to afford relief to the traveling public
by preventing unreasonable delay and inconvenience at connecting
points on account of a failure to afford all reasonable, proper and equal
facilities for speedy transit. It was adjudged that the relief asked
ought not to be granted. No appeal was taken from this judgment.
The case is fully set out in our report, and we have called attention to
it because it presents our construction of the Act, especially the 24th
section thereof, as to the powers and, duties of the Commission in fixing
schedules. If we are mistaken in our construction of the Act, and it
was the purpose of the Legislature to confer the larger power and duty
to fix schedules in any case, then the legislative intent may be
expressed by so amending the 24th section of the Act as to express
such purpose.

RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS. IX

All the decisions rendered since our last report, together with the
orders and circulars issued, appear herewith, with a statement of the
transactions of our office, including reports from the various railroad
companies, under Act constituting the Railroad Commission a Board
of Appraisers.

These reports seem to meet the purposes of Section 1959 of The
Code, requiring every railroad corporation to make annual reports to
the Governor, setting forth the matters therein mentioned. We would
respectfully suggest that the General Assembly consider the propriety
of relieving these corporations of what appears now to be an unnecessary
requirement: making a report jointly to the Governor, while they are
required to perform the same service jointly through the Commission.
Respectfully submitted,

J. W. WILSON, Chairman;

T. W. MASON,

E. C. BEDDINGFIELD,

Commission ers.

Since filing this report, the decision of the Supreme Court of the
United States affirming the decision of our Supreme Court in the case
of the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad against B. I. Allsbrook has
been rendered, in which the action of the Railroad Commission in
assessing the branch roads of the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad
Company has been affirmed.

LAWS ESTABLISHING THE COMMISSION.

The following is the law under which the Railroad
Commission was created, being Chapter 320 of the Acts
and Resolutions of the General Assembly of North Caro-
lina, session 1891 :

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE GENERAL SUPERVISION OF RAIL-
ROADS, STEAMBOAT OR CANAL COMPANIES, EXPRESS AND
TELEGRAPH COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF
NORTH CAROLINA.

The General Assembly of North Carolina do enact :

Section 1. That there shall be three Commissioners General Assem-
elected by the General Assembly to carry out the provis- commissioners,
ions of this Act, and no member of this General Assembly Member of Gen-

? J eral Assembly

shall be eligible for the position of Railroad Commissioner, ineligible.
The term of office of said Commissioners shall begin on Term of office,
the first day of April next after their election and shall
continue for six years, but the terms of office of the Com-
missioners first elected, which shall be by the General
Assembly, shall be as follows : one for two years, one for
four years and one for six years. The General Assembly
next preceding the expiration of the term of office of any
of said Commissioners shall elect his successor. In case
of vacancy the Governor shall appoint to such vacancy, vacancies,
and his appointee shall hold until the qualification of his
successor, who shall be elected by the General Assembly
that convenes next after the vacancy has taken place, and
the person then chosen shall hold the office for the unex-
pired term. The said Commissioners, in addition to the oath,
oath to support the Constitution and laws of the United
States and the Constitution and laws of the State of North
Carolina, shall take, to be administered by one of the
Judges of the Superior or Supreme Court, the following oath
of office, which oath shall be signed by said Commissioners
and attested by said Judge and recorded in the office of

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the Secretary of State : "I do solemnly swear (or affirm)
that I am not the owner of any steamboat, or of any stock
or bond of any railroad or other transportation company,
express or telegraph company, or the agent or attorney or
employee of such company; that I have no interest in any
way in any such company, and that I will well and faith-
fully execute the duties of my office of Railroad Commis-
sioner to the best of my knowledge and ability, without
fear, favor or malice, or reward or the hope of reward: so

SSSmSiS.0' ^elP me God." Said Commissioners shall not jointly, or
severally, or in any way be the holder of any stock or
bonds, or be the agent or attorney or employee of any
such company, or have any interest in any way in such
company, and shall so continue during the term of his
office, and in case any Commissioner shall, as distributee
or legatee, or in any other way, have or become entitled
to any stock or bonds or interest therein of any such com-
pany he shall at once dispose of the same; and in case

suspension from any Commissioner shall fail in this, or in case anv one of

office by Gov- J J

eraor. them shall become disqualified to act, then it shall be the

duty of the Governor to suspend him from office and to
report the fact of his suspension, together with the reason
therefor, to the next General Assembly, and the question
of his removal from office shall be determined by a ma-
jority of the General Assembly in joint session. In any

Vacancy. case of suspension the Governor shall fill the vacancy, and

if the General Assembly shall determine that the Com-

Generai Assem- missioner suspended shall be removed, then the appointee

question of sus- of the Governor shall hold until his successor is elected

pension.

and qualified as hereinbefore provided, but if the General
Assembly shall determine that the suspended Commis-
sioner shall not be removed from his office, then the effect
Reinstatement, shall be to reinstate him in said office. The person dis-
saiary during charging the duties of said office shall be entitled to a
Jo™0 salary for the time he is so engaged, but a Commissioner

who is suspended shall be allowed the salary during his
suspension in case he should be reinstated by the next
Attorneysof H General Assembly: Provided, that no person is eligible as
#ible- such Commissioner who shall have been an attorney of

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any such company within twelve months next preceding
his election to such office.

Sec. 2. That the salary of the Commissioners shall be salary of com-

J missioners.

two thousand dollars per annum, payable quarterly by

the public Treasurer on the warrant of the Auditor, and

they may employ a Clerk whose salary shall be twelve cierk.

hundred dollars, which shall be paid quarterly on the

warrant of the Auditor out of any funds not otherwise

appropriated. The office of said Commissioners shall be office to be in

kept in Raleigh, and they shall be furnished with an

office, necessary furniture and stationery, which shall be

paid for by the public Treasurer on the warrant of the

Auditor. Any one of said Commissioners shall have commissioners

J authorized to

power to administer an oath or affirmation in any and administer oaths,
all matters relating to their official duties. The General General Assem-

bly to designate

Assembly shall designate the Chairman of said Com mis- chairman,
sioners, and in the event of the vacancy or the absence of
the chairman, the Board of Commissioners shall fill the
vacancy pro tern. Any two Commissioners shall constitute Quorum.
a quorum for the transaction of business.

Sec. 3. That from and after the passage of this act if Railroad compa-

. . ■ i • o. ny charging un-

anv railroad doing business in this State, or any such reasonable rates,

to > J &Cm guilty of

company organized under the laws of any other State and extortion,
doing business in this State, shall charge, collect, demand
or receive more than a fair and reasonable rate of toll or
compensation for the transportation of passengers or freight
of any description, or for the use and transportation of
any railroad car upon its track, or any of the branches
thereof, or upon any railroad in this State which has the
right, license or permission to use, operate or control the
same, shall be deemed guilty of extortion, and upon con-
viction thereof shall be fined not less than five hundred
nor more than five thousand dollars, io be recovered as Penalty,
provided for in section seven of this act.

Sec. 4. That if any common carrier subject to the pro- common carriers
visions of this act shall directly or indirectlv, by any greater or fess

. , compensation for

special rate, rebate, drawback or other device, charge, transportation

r ' ° ' from one person

demand, collect or receive from any person or persons a j^gg* of^nfiist
greater or less compensation for any service rendered or to discrimination.

% BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

be rendered in the transportation of passengers or prop-
erty subject to the provisions of this act than it charges,
demands or collects or receives from any other person or
persons for doing for him or them a like and contempo-
raneous service in the transportation of a like kind of
traffic under substantially similar circumstances and con-
ditions, such common carrier shall be deemed guilty of
unjust discrimination, which is hereby prohibited and
unlawful to give declared to be unlawful. That it shall be unlawful for

undue preference,

&c- any common carrier subject to the provisions of this act

to make or give any undue or unreasonable preference or
advantage to any particular person, company, firm, cor-
poration or locality, or any particular description of traffic
in any respect whatsoever, or to subject any particular
person, company, firm, corporation or locality, or any par-
ticular description of traffic to any undue or unreasonable
prejudice or disadvantage in any respect whatsoever, and

Penalty. any person, persons, company or corporation violating the

provisions of this section shall be, upon conviction thereof,
fined not less than one thousand nor more than five thou-
sand dollars for each and every such offence.

commissioners SEC. 5. That the said Commissioners appointed as here-
to make rates of r r

senler tariff &c inbefore provided, shall, as hereinafter provided, make
reasonable and just rates of freight and passenger tariffs,
or cause the same to be furnished by any railroad com-
pany, and the same, when approved by said Commission-
ers, shall be observed by such company or companies

what to consider doing business in this State; and in making said rates they

in making rates. ° ; ° J

shall, unless such railroad company or companies shall
fail to furnish the needed information, consider, as far as
practicable, the actual value of the employed capital of the
corporation, the earnings of the railroad and the cost of
operating the same, the competition of rival lines of water
or railroad transportation companies within the State, and
any and all other matters proper to be considered by them ;
to make rules as shall make reasonable and just rules aud regulations to

to charges for " ......

handling freight, be observed by all railroad companies doing business in
this State as to charges at any and all stations for the
necessary handling and delivering of freight; shall make

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such just and reasonable rules and regulations as may be as to unjust dis-

- . . . ...... , criminations.

necessary for preventing unjust discrimination in the
transportation of freight and passengers on the railroads
in the State; shall make reasonable and just rates of as to charges for

J carrying freight

charges for use of railroad cars carrying any and all kinds and passengers.

of freight and passengers on said railroad, no matter by

whom owned or carried; and shall make just and reason- To prevent giving

' ° rebate, &c.

able rules and regulations to be observed by said railroad
companies on said railroads to prevent the giving, paying
or receiving of any rebate or bonus directly or indirectly,
and from misleading or deceiving the public in any man-
ner as to the real rates charged for freight or passengers;
and may make or cause to be furnished by the several
roads joint through rates upon the railroads of the State. Jj£gJ through
Sec. 6. That it shall be unlawful for any common car- unlawful to

J charge more for

rier, subject to the provisions of this act, to charge or fJnler^tance

receive any greater compensation in the aggregate for the &c-

transportation of passengers or of like kind of property

under substantially similar circumstances and conditions,

for a shorter than for a longer distance over the same line,

in the same direction, the shorter being included within

the longer distance; but this shall not be construed as Not to charge as

1 . . ..... /» i • much for short as

authorizing any common carrier within the terms of this long distances.

act to charge and receive as great compensation for a

shorter as for a longer distance: Provided, however, that special cases.

upon application to the commission appointed under the

provisions of this act such common carrier may, in special

cases, after investigation by the commission, be authorized

to charge less for longer than for shorter distances for the Relief from ope-

° . & . ration of this

transportation of passengers or property; and the commis- section,
sion may, from time to time, prescribe the extent to which
such designated common carrier may be relieved from the
operation of this section of this act : Provided, that nothing
in this act contained shall be taken as in any manner
abridging or controlling the rates of freight charged by
any railroad in this State for conveying freight which inter-state trans-
comes from or goes beyond the boundaries of the State? freight.
and on which freight less than local rates on any railroad
carrying the same are charged by such railroads, but said

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BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

To investigate
complaints as to
Inter-State rates
of freight, and

Commerce Com
mission.

Special rates for
development of
manufacturing,
&c, improve-
ments.

railroad companies shall possess the same power and right
to charge such rates for carrying such freight as they pos-
sessed before the passage of this act: Provided further,
however, that upon the complaint of any person or persons,
corporation or corporations, to said commissioners of any

oOn^er-statetlon unjust discrimination in carrying freight which comes
from or goes beyond the boundaries of the State by any
railroad company, whether organized under the laws of
this State or organized under the laws of another State,
and doing business in this State, the said Commissioners
shall investigate said complaint, and, if the same be sus-
tained, it shall be the duty of said Commissioners to bring
said complaint before the Inter-State Commission for
redress in accordance with the provisions of the act of
Congress establishing said Inter-State Commerce Commis-
sion: Provided further, that the Railroad Commissioners
conjointly with such companies shall have authority to
make special rates for the purpose of developing all man-
ufacturing, mining, milling and internal improvements in

?ateecsta&cxcursi°n the $tate: Provided further, that nothing in this act shall

prohibit railroad or steamboat companies from making

special passenger rates with excursion or other parties, also

rates on such freights as are necessary for the comfort of

such parties, subject to the approval of the Commissioners.

commissioners sEC# 7# That the said Commissioners are herebv author-
to make rates of J

portatlorfo/pas-8" izec^ an^ required to make for each of the said companies
fr51htsand doing business in this State, as soon as practicable, just

and reasonable rates of charges for transportation of pas-
sengers and freights and cars on each of the railroads, or
cause the same to be made by said companies, and the
schedule containing said rates shall, in suits brought
against any such company wherein is involved the charges
of any such company for the transportation of any pas-
senger or freight or cars, or unjust discrimination in rela-
tion thereto, be taken in all Courts of this State as prima
facie evidence that the rates therein fixed are just and
reasonable rates of charges for the transportation of pas-
sengers and freights and cars upon the railroads; and said
Commissioners shall from time to time, and as often as

Schedule to be I
prima facie evi-
dence of j ustice
and reasonable-
ness of rates.

Change of
schedules.

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circumstances may require, change and revise or cause to

be changed and revised said schedules. When any sched- companies to

. • -l *• ' -i 11 post schedules at

ule shall have been made or revised as aforesaid it shall stations,
be the duty of all such companies to post at all their
respective stations in a conspicuous place a copy of said
schedule for the information of the people. All such schedules to be

1 x prim a facie evi-

schedules as aforesaid shall be received and held in all dence- &c-
such suits as prima facie evidence the schedules of said
Commissioners, without further proof than the production
of the schedules desired to be used as evidence, with a
certificate of the Commissioners that the same is a true
copy of the schedule prepared or approved by them for
the railroad company or corporation therein named : Pro-
vided, that any company may appeal to the Judge of the Appeal by coin-
Superior Court in term-time and thence to the Supreme
Court from any determination of the Board fixing or
refusing to change the rate of freight or fare; but before
such company shall be allowed to exercise this right of
appeal, it shall, within ten days after notice of the rates
fixed by the Commissioners, file with the Board exceptions Exceptions to be
to the particulars that it objects to, and the grounds there-
of, and within ten days after filing such exception the
Commissioners shall hear the same, and if they shall
overrule any one of said exceptions, then such corporation,
if it desires to appeal to said Superior Court, shall, within Notice of appeal,
ten days thereafter, give notice of appeal to said Superior
Court, and the said Commissioners shall thereupon trans- commissioners!

1 to transmit

mit to the Superior Court of some county most convenient record, &c.

to all parties interested in said appeal a record of their

determinations of the rates of said corporation, with the

exception of the company and their decisions thereon,

and all the papers and evidence considered by them in

making their decision. The said cause shall be placed on Appeal to have

precedence

the civil issue docket of said Court and shall have prece-
dence of other civil actions, and shall be tried under how tried,
the same rules and regulations as are prescribed for the
trial of other civil causes, except that the rates fixed by
the Commissioners shall be prima facie just and fair : Appeals heard in

T^-77i i i /-n •• chambers by con-

Fromaea, the appeal may, by consent of the Commission- sent.

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

Title of cause.

Appeal to Su-
preme Court.

Advancement of
cause on docket.

Rates fixed by
Commissioners
to remain until
reversed on ap-
peal, unless
company files
undertaking, &c.

Additional
undertaking

Judgment vaca-
ted on filing of
undertaking.

Judgment re-
vived on failure
to file additional
undertaking.

Refunding to
shippers.

Proviso.

ers and the company, be heard and determined in cham-
bers before any Judge of a district through or into which
the railroad may extend, or any Judge holding Court
therein. The cause shall be entitled " State of North Caro-
lina on the relation of the Railroad Commissioners against
such company." Either party may appeal to the Supreme
Court from the judgment of the Superior Court under
the same rules and regulations as prescribed by law for
appeal, except that the State of North Carolina, if it
shall appeal, shall not be required to give an undertaking
or make any deposits to secure the cost of such appeal ;
and such Court may advance the cause on their docket so
as to give the same a speedy hearing: Provided, that the
rates of freight and fare fixed b}^ the Commissioners shall
be and remain the established rates, and shall be so ob-
served and regarded by such corporations, until the same
shall be changed, reversed or modified by the judgment
of the Superior Court, unless the railroad company shall,
within fifteen days, file with said Commissioners a justi-
fied undertaking (in a sum to be fixed by said Commis-
sioners) conditioned to pay into the Treasury of North
Carolina the difference between the aggregate freights
charged or received and those fixed by said Commission-
ers, and to make a report of the freights charged or
received every three months during the pendency of such
appeal, and whenever the aforesaid difference in freights
equal or exceed the penalty of such undertaking or un-
dertakings said Commissioners may require another to be
executed and filed with them From the time the under-
taking first mentioned is filed as aforesaid the judgment
appealed from shall be vacated, but a failure for ten days
to file any additional undertaking required as aforesaid
by said Commissioners shall go instanti revive such judg-
ment. Out of the funds paid into said Treasury under this
section shall be refunded to shippers the overpaid freight
ascertained by the final determination of the appeal, on
the recommendation of said Commissioners: Provided,
application therefor is made within one year from such
final determination. Said undertaking shall be payable

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to the State of North Carolina and sued on as other under- suit on under-
takings which are payable to said State: And provided Bates, When ap-

, n i • • i proved on appeal

further, that such rates fixed by the Commissioners, when to superior court

•' ' J ' to be established

approved or confirmed by the judgment of the Superior verXdUonare"eai

Court, shall be and remain the established rates and shall {?ou^tpreme

be so observed and regarded by such corporation until the

same shall be changed, revised or modified by the final

judgment of the Supreme Court if there shall be an appeal

thereto. No Judge shall grant an injunction, restraining No judge to

& & . . grant injunction

order or other process staying or affecting, during the unless requiring

r jo »? o undertaking to

pending of such appeal, the enforcement of any such Commissioners
determination of the said Board fixing rates of fares with- &c-
out requiring as a condition precedent the executing and
filing with said Board a justified undertaking in the sum
of not less than twenty- five thousand dollars for all com-
panies whose road is of less length than fifty miles and
fifty thousand dollars for companies whose road is over
fifty miles in length, conditioned that the company will conditions of

J ° ' r J undertaking.

make and file with said Board a sworn statement every
three months during the pending of said appeal, of the
items of freight, with names of shippers, carried over said
company's road within the preceding ninety days, show-
ing the freight charged and those fixed by said Board,
and that in the event the determination of said Board
appealed from is affirmed in part or in whole the said
company shall within thirty days pay into the Treasury
of North Carolina the aggregate difference between the
freights collected and those fixed by the final determina-
tion of the matter appealed. Whenever the aggregate Additional

r„ . . r»T undertaking.

difference between the freights collected and those fixed
by the Board shall equal or exceed the sum specified in
said undertaking, the said Board shall notify the appellant
or appellants that another justified undertaking in like
sum and with the same conditions as aforesaid is required
to be executed and filed with said Board. A failure to file when injunction

to be deemed

with said Board the sworn statement provided for in this vacated, &c.
section or any one of them when more than one is required
or asked for, or a failure to give an additional undertaking
when required within fifteen days from notice so to do,

10 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

shall vacate and render null and void any restraining

order, injunction or other process to stay the enforcement

of any determination of said Board as to schedules of

Action on under- rates, etc. When any of the conditions of such under-
taking. J

taking or undertakings are broken the said undertaking
or undertakings may be sued on and enforced in the
name of the State of North Carolina on the relation of
the Attorney General by summons returnable to the Supe-
rior Court of any county in the State at a regular term
thereof. In cases where the sworn statements herein
required to be made are not made the whole penalt}' of
the undertaking or undertakings shall be enforced and
Reimbursement paid into the State Treasury. The sums paid into the

of shippers. x^ . . . .

Treasury under the provisions of this section shall be used
to reimburse the shippers of freights for the excess of
freights paid over what should have been paid, such reim-
bursements to be made on recommendation of said Board :

Proviso. Provided, application therefor is made within one year

after the determination of the appeal in which the under-

Appiication of taking or undertakings were given. The recovery in each

recover on un- ° . tut t -i p -i i

dertakmg. undertaking shall be applied as aforesaid to such excess

of freights as is paid during the period covered by such

solicitor to prose- undertaking. The Solicitor of the district shall prosecute

cute action.

the action in his Court on behalf of the State, and shall

be allowed such fees, to be taxed in the bill of costs, as the

Attorney Gene- Court may order ; and the Attorney General shall prosecute

ral to prosecute d d x

on appeal to su- on appeal to the Supreme Court on behalf of the State and

preme Court. r r r

shall be allowed such fees, to be taxed in the bill of costs,
companies to file as the Court shall allow. Each railroad corporation or

schedule of rates L

slmiers°witiifn °ther company as hereinbefore named shall, within thirty
or^nization"61 days after the organization of the Commissioners, file with
said Commissioners a schedule of their rates of charges
for freight and passenger tariffs, and the said Commission-
Commissioners to ers are authorized and required to publish the said rates

publish. x x

or a summary thereof in some convenient form for the
information of the public and quarterly thereafter the
changes made in said schedules if they deem it advisable.

Sion°ers0m" Sec- 8- Tnat ^ sna11 be tne ^uty of said Commissioners
in the discharge of their duties under this act to investi-

LAWS ESTABLISHING THE COMMISSION. 11

gate the books and papers of all the railroad companies
doing business in this State, to ascertain if the rules and
regulations aforesaid have been complied with and to
make personal visitations of railroad offices, stations and
other places of business for the purposes of examination
and to make rules and regulations concerning such exam-
inations, which rules and regulations shall be observed
and obeyed as. other rules and regulations. Said Commis- Empowered to

. . examine officers,

sioners shall have full power and authority to examine all &c, under oath,
officers, agents and employees of said railroad companies
and other persons, under oath or otherwise, in order to
procure the necessary information to make just and rea-
sonable rates of freight and passenger tariffs and to ascer-
tain if such rules and regulations are observed or violated,
and to make necessary and proper rules and regulations
concerning such examinations, and which rules and regu-
lations herein provided for shall be obeyed and enforced as
all other rules and regulations provided for in this act.

Sec. 9. That all contracts and agreements between rail- contracts be-

-, . , . , . . ,i . ni ± x c tween railroad

road companies doing business in this State as to rates of companies as to
freight and passenger tariffs shall be submitted to said mitted to com-

... . missioners, &c.

Commissioners for inspection and correction that it may

be seen whether or not they are a violation of law or of

the provisions of this act, or of the rules and regulations

of said Commissioners; and all arrangements and agree- Arrangements,

ments whatever as to the division of earnings of any kind of earnings to be

. .... submitted, &c

by competing railroad companies doing business in this
State shall be submitted to said Commissioners for inspec-
tion and approval in so far as they affect rules and regu-
lations made by said Commissioners to secure to all persons
doing business with said companies just and reasonable
rates of freight and passenger tariffs, and said Commis-
sioners may make such rules and regulations as to such commissioners

. -i , , i i -i t to make necessa-

contracts and agreements as may then be deemed necessary ry rules, &c.
and proper, and any such agreements not approved by Agr1!e^n®n1J not
such Commissioners, or by virtue of which rates shall be ^oSTefm^d^
charged exceeding the rates fixed for freight and passen- violation of this
gers, shall be deemed, held and taken to be violations of
this act and shall be illegal and void.

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BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

Penalty against
company viola-
ting rules and
failing to make
recompense.

Action to recover
penalty.

Commissioners
to institute
action.

Fees of Attorney
General or
Solicitor.

Action by person
injured by viola-
tion by railroad
company of rules
provided by Com-
missioners.

Exemplary dam-
ages.

Suits to be
brought within
twelve months.
If person killed,
time when no
administration
not to be counted,
if letters of
administration
taken out in one
year.

Sec. 10. That if any railroad company doing business
in this State by its agents or employees shall be guilty of
a violation of the rules and regulations provided and
prescribed by said Commissioners, and if, after due notice
of such violation, given to the principal officer thereof, if
residing in the State, and if not, to the manager, or super-
intendent, or secretary, or treasurer, if residing in the
State, and if not, then to any local agent thereof, ample
and full recompense for the wrong or injury done thereby
to any person or corporation as may be directed by said
Commissioners shall not be made within thirty days from
the time of such notice such company shall incur a pen-
alty for each offence of not less than fifty dollars nor more
than five thousand dollars, to be fixed by the judge of the
court in which such action shall be tried. An action for
the recovery of such penalties shall lie in any county in
the State where such violation has occurred or wrong has
been perpetrated, and shall be in the name of the State of
North Carolina. The Commissioners shall institute such
action through the Attorney General or Solicitor of the
judicial district in which violation has occurred, whose
fees shall be fixed b}^ the judge of the court in which said
action shall be determined, and said fees shall be taxed in
the bill of costs.

Sec. 11. That if any railroad company doing business
in this State shall, in violation of any rule or regulation
provided by the Commissioners aforesaid, inflict any wrong
or injury on any person, such person shall have a right of
action and recovery for such wrong or injury in the county
where the same was done or where the plaintiff resides, in
any court having jurisdiction thereof, and the damages to
be recovered shall be the same as an action between indi-
viduals, except that in case of wilful violation of law such
railroad companies shall be liable to exemplary damages:
Provided, that all suits under this act shall be brought
within twelve months after the commission of the alleged
wrong or injury: Provided further, that if an individual is
killed the time during which there is no administration
shall not be counted: Provided, letters of administration
are taken out within one year from the killing.

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Sec. 12. That in all cases under the provisions of this Rules of evidence.
act the rules of evidence shall be the same as in civil
actions, except as provided by this act. All fines recov- E^^glw
ered under the provisions of this act shall be paid into the ury-
State Treasury to be used for such purposes as the General
Assembly may provide. The remedies hereby given the Remedies cumu-
persons injured shall be regarded as cumulative to the
remedies now given or may be given by law against rail- ^^JgJjJak,,
road corporations, and this act shall not be construed as *i$£il™ilro&d*
repealing any statute giving such remedies.

Sec. 13. That the terms "such companies" or "railroad ^^^Jf a.
company" contained in this act shall be deemed and taken JSaa'coS^^!'"'
to mean all corporations, companies or individuals now
owning or operating, or which may hereafter own or oper-
ate, any railroad, steamboat, canal, express business or
telegraph line, in whole or in part in this State, and the
provisions of this act shall apply as far as applicable to ^^orSSf^?8"
all persons, firms and companies, and to all associations applicable,
or persons, whether incorporated or otherwise, that shall
do business as common carriers in this State (street rail-
ways excepted) the same as railroad corporations herein-
before mentioned.

Sec 14. That all railroad companies in this State shall, Railroad eompa-

r m 7 nies to give

on demand, issue duplicate freight receipts to shippers in J^SSf® f teight

which shall be stated the class or classes of freight shipped, what to contain.

the freight charges over the road giving the receipt, and

so far as practicable, shall state the freight charges over

the roads that carry such freight. When the consignee to deliver freight

presents the railroad receipt to the agent of the railroad

that delivers such freight such agent shall deliver the

articles shipped upon payment of the rate charged for the

class of freights mentioned in the receipt. If any railroad Penalty for vio-

& r J lation of this

company shall violate the provisions of this statute, not section,
otherwise provided for, such railroad company shall incur
a penalty to be fixed and collected as provided in section
ten of this act.

Sec 15. That it shall be the duty of the Commissioners commissioners

. , ~ to make annual

herein provided for to make to the Governor annual reports to gov-

x ernor.

reports of the transactions of their office, and to recom-

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BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

One thousand
copies to be
printed.

Commissioners
empowered to
subpoena wit-
nesses.

Witness fees.

How paid.

Attachment
against witness
failing to attend.

Punishment for
contempt.
Service of notices
by Clerk.

Duty of Sheriffs
to serve process.

Fees.

Liability to

lines, &c.

Penalty against
officer, &c, of
railroad compa-
ny wilfully fail-
ing to make
report, &c.

mend, from time to time, such legislation as they may
deem advisable under the provisions of this act, and the
Governor shall have one thousand copies of such report
printed for distribution.

Sec 16. That said Kailroad Commissioners in making
any examination for the purpose of obtaining information
pursuant to this act shall have power to issue subpoenas
for the attendance of witnesses by such rules as they may
prescribe; and said witnesses shall receive for such attend-
ance two dollars per day and five cents per mile traveled
by the nearest practicable route in going to and returning
from the place of meeting of said Commissioners, to be
ordered paid by the Governor upon presentation of sub-
poenas sworn to by the witnesses, as to the number of days
served and miles traveled, before the Clerk of said Com-
missioners, who is hereby authorized to administer oaths.
In case any person shall wilfully fail or refuse to obey
such subpoenas, the Commissioners shall have power to
issue an attachment for such witness and compel him to
attend before the Commissioners and give his testimony
upon such matters as shall be lawfully required by such
Commissioners; and said Commissioners shall have power
to punish, for contempt, as in other cases of refusal to
obey the process and order of any court. The Clerk of
said Commissioners may serve any notice issued by them,
and his return thereof shall be evidence of said service;
and it shall be the duty of the Sheriffs in the State to
serve any process, subpoenas and notices issued by said
Commissioners, and they shall be entitled therefor to the
same fees as are prescribed, or may be prescribed, for
serving summons issuing from the Superior Court, and
they shall be liable to the same fines and penalties for
failure to discharge their duties on that behalf.

Sec. 17. That every officer, agent or employee of any
railroad company who shall wilfully neglect or refuse to
make and furnish any report required by the Commis-
sioners for the purpose of this act, or who shall wilfully
or unlawfully hinder, delay or obstruct said Commissioners
in the discharge of the duties hereby imposed upon them

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shall forfeit and pay a sum of not less than one hundred

and not more than five thousand dollars for each offence,

to be recovered in an action in the name of the State. A How recovered.

delay of ten days to make and furnish such report shall wSSF^ure.0

raise the presumption that the same was wilful.

Sec. 18. That section one thousand nine hundred and arandedtion 196*'
sixtv-one of The Code be amended by striking out all after Law prohibiting

J ,j<=> reduction of

the word " road " in the third line thereof, and all other rate« reducing

' profits to less

laws and parts of laws which allow any railroad to charge ^peaied per cent'
[a greater] rate for freight or fare than shall be fixed by aii laws allowing
the said Commissioners are hereby repealed, and all laws ^te^timn those
and parts of laws inconsistent with the provisions of this m*^onerlom~
act are hereby repealed. conflicting laws

Sec. 19. The Commissioners, whenever in their judg- commissioners

. .. i • ^ • ^ i i i • to notify compa-

ment any corporation has violated or neglected m any nies violating,
respect to comply with the terms of the act by which it act' to present

. . . r 0 facts to Attorney

was created or with the provisions of any law of the State General,
not provided for in this act, shall give notice thereof in
writing to such corporations, and if the violation or neg-
lect is continued after such notice, shall forthwith present
the facts to the Attorney General who shall take such pro-
ceedings thereon as he may deem expedient.

Sec. 20. The Commissioners, whenever they deem that commissioners

7 _ J to notiiy cornpa-

repairs are necessary upon any railroad, or an addition to nies in writing of

-t j r j necessary re-

or change of its station or station houses is reasonable and ^ation,h&c.ge ot

expedient in order to promote the security, convenience

and accommodation of the public, shall in w7riting inform

the corporation of the improvement and changes which it Penalty for faii-

x ° ure to comply.

considers to be proper, and upon the failure or refusal of
said corporation to comply with said requirement the said
corporation shall be liable to the penalty of not less than
fifty dollars nor more than two thousand dollars, in the
discretion of said Commissioners.

Sec. 21.' A railroad corporation which has established Railroad not to

, . . , . ■ . . abandon station,

and maintained lor a year a passenger station or freight &c, established

J r & b for a year, &c,

depot at a point upon its road shall not abandon such without consent

. of majority of

station or depot nor substantially diminish the accommo- commissioners,
dation furnished by the stopping of trains except by a
consent of a majority of the Commissioners.

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BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

Railroad may
relocate station,
&c, with written
approval of Com-
missioners.

Commissioners
may require sepa-
rate and equal
accommodations
for white and
colored.

Penalty for fail-
ure.

Common carriers
to afford facilities
for interchange of
traffic, &c.

Connecting lines
to make close
connection.

To obey rules
relating to track-
age.

Penalty for vio-
lation of this
section.

Carriage, &c, of
property free or
at reduced rates
for United States,
State, &c, not
prohibited.

Mileage tickets,
&c.

Reduced rates to
certain persons.

Sec. 22. A railroad corporation may relocate passenger
stations or freight depots with the approval in writing of
the Commissioners.

Sec. 23. The said Commissioners shall have powrer,
whenever they deem it expedient and practicable, to
require any railroad corporation operating a railroad or
part of a railroad in this State to provide separate and
equal accommodations for the white and colored races on
the passenger trains and also at the passenger stations or
wraiting rooms in this State, and for failure to comply with
the orders of said Commissioners made under this section
the penalty prescribed in section twenty of this act shall
be imposed.

Sec. 24. All common carriers subject to the provisions
of this act shall, according to their powers, afford all rea-
sonable, proper and equal facilities for the interchange of
traffic between their respective lines and for the forward-
ing and delivering of passengers and freights to and from
their several lines and those connected therewith, and
shall not discriminate in their rates and charges against
such connecting lines, and connecting lines shall be
required to make as close connection as practicable for
the convenience of the traveling public. And said com-
mon carriers shall obey all rules and regulations made by
said Commissioners relating to trackage. Any violation
of the provisions of this section shall be punished at the
discretion of said Commissioners by a fine of not less than
five hundred dollars or exceeding five thousand dollars
for each and every offence.

Sec. 25. That nothing in this act shall prevent the car-
riage, storage or handling of property free or at reduced
rates for the United States, State or municipal govern-
ments, or for charitable purposes, or to or from fairs and
expositions for exhibition thereat, or the free carriage of
destitute and homeless persons transported by charitable
societies and the necessary agents employed in such trans-
portation, or the issuance of mileage, excursion or com-
mutation passenger tickets; nothing in this act shall be
construed to prohibit any common carrier from giving

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reduced rates to ministers of religion, or to municipal
governments for the transportation of indigent persons, or
to inmates of the national homes or State homes for dis-
abled volunteer soldiers and of soldiers' and sailors' orphan
homes, including those about to enter and those returning
home after discharge, under arrangements with the boards
of managers of said homes; nothing in this act shall be own SfficSle&c
construed to prevent railroads from giving free carriage to
their own officers and employees or to prevent the princi-
pal officers of any railroad company or companies from interchange of
exchanging passes or tickets with other railroad companies
for their officers and employees; and nothing in this act mXeiaw^o?bCOm"
contained shall in any way abridge or alter the remedies abridged?*
now existing at common law or by statute, but the provisions
of this act are in addition to such remedies : Provided, that £™owereTtoS
the Commissioners shall have power to suspend any or all |ec§onf&c!s
of the provisions of this section after thirty days' notice to
any company.

Sec. 26. That said Commissioners are hereby author- commissioners

J to make rates for

ized and required to make or cause to be made iust and transportation of

* J packages by ex-

reasonable rates of charges for the transportation of pack- press companies.

ages by any express company or companies doing business

in the State; also make or cause to be made iust and rea- to make rates for

. transmission of

sonable rates of charges for the transmission of messages messages by teie-

0 ° graph lines.

by any telegraph line or lines doing business in the State,

and any such express or telegraph companies charging; a Penalty for

J r » i r i=> & charging higher

higher rate than that fixed or approved by said Commis- rates-
sioners shall incur a penalty for each offence of not less
than fifty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars for
each offence, and actions for the recovery of such penalties
be brought as provided for in section seven of this act, Action to recover
with reference to penalties incurred by railroad companies;
that the provisions of section seven of this act in relation provisions of see-
to the publication of schedules, the regulations governing to express and

,, . \ , e , , , . . ., . f telegraph com-

the right ot appeal, the regulations as to evidence with panies.
reference to railroad companies shall apply to express and
telegraph companies.

Sec. 27. That all subpoenas for witnesses to appear before subpoenas and

. t r^ • ■ • ip p.-i notices, how

said Commissioners or before any one or more of said issued and served.

fi&'*1-'

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BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

Misdemeanor to
fail to appear
when summoned
&c, &c.

Penalty.

Expenses of Com-
missioners, how
paid.

Not to exceed
$2,000 annually.

Fiscal year,

Right of appeal.

Commissioners
authorized to in-
vestigate causes
of railroad acci-
dents.

Commissioners and notice to persons or corporations shall
be issued by one of said Commissioners and be directed to
any sheriff, constable, or marshal of any city or town who
shall execute the same in his bailiwick and make due
return thereof as directed therein under the penalties pre-
scribed by law for a failure to execute and return the
process of any Court; and if any person duly summoned
to appear and testify before said Commissioners shall fail
or refuse to testify without a lawful excuse, or shall refuse
to answer any proper question propounded to him by said
Commissioners in the discharge of duty, or shall conduct
himself in a rude, disrespectful or disorderly manner before,
said Commissioners, or any of them, deliberating in the
discharge of duty, such person shall be deemed guilty of
a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined
not less than fifty nor more than one thousand dollars.

Sec. 28. That all the expenses of the Commissioners
except as hereinbefore provided, including all necessary
expenses for transportation incurred by the Commission-
ers or by their employees under their orders in making
any investigation, or upon official business, or for any
other purposes necessary for carrying out the provisions
of this act shall be allowed, and the Auditor shall issue
his warrant upon presentation of itemized vouchers there-
for, approved by the chairman of the Commission : Pro-
vided, that the expenses allowed under this section shall
not exceed two thousand dollars annually.

Sec. 29. That the fiscal year to which all reports shall
be made which may be required of any railroad or trans-
portation company by the Commissioners under this act
shall be the thirtieth of June, as now fixed by law by the
Inter-State Commission of the United States : Provided,
that from all decisions or determinations arising under
the operation or enforcement of this act the party or cor-
poration affected thereby shall be entitled to appeal there-
from as in other cases of appeal where no appeal has
heretofore been provided for as now provided by law.

Sec. 30. The Commissioners may investigate the causes
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and of any accident, not so resulting, which they may
deem to require investigation.

Sec. 31. Whenever any company or corporation em- Arbitration of

■J * «* * # controversies by

braced in this act has a controversy or controversies with commissioners:

another such company or corporation or person or persons,

and all the parties to such controversy agree in writing to

submit such controversy to the Railroad Commissioners

aforesaid as arbitrators, said Commissioners shall act as

such, and after due notice "to all parties interested shall Award to be final.

proceed to hear the same, and their award shall be final.

Said award, in cases where land or an interest in land is

concerned, shall immediately be certified to the Clerk of to be docketed

. . . . and have force of

the Superior Court of the county in which said land is judgment,
situated and shall by such Clerk be docketed in the judg-
ment docket for said county, and from such docketing
shall be a judgment of the Superior Court of such county.
Before such arbitrators parties may appear in person or Parties to arbitra-

A " x A x tion may appear

by attorney. by attorney.

Sec. 32. That all laws and clauses of flaws] inconsist- inconsistent laws
ent with the provisions of this act are hereby repealed.

Sec. 33. That this act shall go into effect on and after gf act to t&^e
the first day of April, eighteen hundred and ninety-one.

Ratified the 5th day of March, a. d. 1891.

20 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

AN ACT CONSTITUTING THE RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS A BOARD
OF APPRAISERS FOR RAILROADS, RATIFIED THE 9th DAY OF
MARCH, 1891.

Railroad com- Sec. 44. The Commissioners elected from time to time
constitute Board under the authority of " An act to provide for the general

of Appraisers for . . .

railroads. supervision oi railroads, steamboat or canal companies,

express and telegraph companies doing business in the
State of North Carolina," shall constitute a Board of
Appraisers and Assessors for Railroad Companies.
President or other Sec. 45. The president, secretary, superintendent, or
returns to Board, other principal accounting officer within this State of
every railroad company, whether incorporated by any law
of this State or not, shall return to the said Commission-
ers, for assessment and taxation, verified by the oath or
affirmation of the officer making the return, all the follow-
ing described property belonging to such corporation on
the first day of June of each year within this State, viz.-
what property the number of miles of such railroad lines in each
county in this State, and the total number of miles
in the State, including the road-bed, right-of-way and
superstructures thereon ; main and side tracks, depot build-
ings and depot grounds, section and tool-houses, rolling
stock and personal property necessary for the construction,
repairs or successful operation of such railroad lines : Pro-
be^fsted(wrthy t0 vided, however, that all machine and repair shops, general
S?£ty llst'ta" office buildings, store-houses, and also all real and personal
property, outside of said right-of-way and depot grounds
as aforesaid, of and belonging to any such railroad and
telegraph companies, shall be listed for purposes of taxa-
tion by the principal officers or agents of such companies
with the list-takers of the county where said real or per-
sonal property may be situated, in the manner provided
List-takers, if by law for the listing and valuation of real and personal
statement °oen property. It shall be the duty of the list-takers, if required
so to do by the said Commissioners, to certify and send to
the Commissioners, on or before the third Monday in June
in each year, a statement giving the description of the
property mentioned in the foregoing proviso, and showing
the assessed valuation thereof. The list-taker shall also.

LAWS ESTABLISHING THE COMMISSION. 21

on or before the same day, send to the Auditor of State a mentntoSAu£itor.
like certificate of the assessed valuation and character of
said property. The list-takers and assessors shall also ofiSil/on and1*6
certify to the Commissioners the local rate of taxation for t^toBoS"
county purposes as soon as the same shall be determined,
and such other information obtained in the course of the
performance of the duties of their office as the said Com-
missioners shall require of them, and the Mayor of each Mayors to send

^ ' J local rate of taxa-

city or town shall cause to be sent to the said Commission- tionto Board,
ers the local rate of taxation for municipal purposes.

Sec. 46. The movable propertv belonging to a railroad Roiling stock,

r r o a when and how

company shall be denominated, for the purpose of taxa- listed-
tion, "rolling stock." Every person, company or corpo-
ration owning, constructing or operating a railroad in this
State shall, in the month of June annually, return a list
or schedule to the Commissioners, which shall contain a
correct detailed inventory of all the rolling stock belong-
ing to such company, and which shall distinctly set forth
the number of locomotives of all classes, passenger cars of
all classes, sleeping and dining cars, express cars, horse
cars, cattle cars, coal cars, platform cars, wrecking cars,
pay cars, hand cars, and all other kinds of cars and the
value thereof. And a statement or schedule as follows :

(1.) The amount of capital stock authorized and the schedule.
number of shares into which such capital stock is divided.

(2.) The amount of capital stock paid up.

(3.) The market value, or if no market value, then the
actual value, of the shares of stock.

(4.) The length of line operated in each county and
the total in the State.

(5.) The total assessed valuation of all its tangible
property in this State.

Such schedules shall be made in conformity to such Board to pre-

■' scribe mstruc-

instructions and forms as may be prescribed by the Com- turns and forms,
missioners and with reference to amounts and values on
the first day of June of the year for which the return is
made.
Sec. 47. The said Commissioners shall first determine Method of vaiua-

,i -, r "\ i i -ir»-i« • n tion by Board.

tne value 01 railroad track, as denned in section forty-five,

22 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

and then the value of rolling stock. The aggregate value
of the capital stock and the value of the franchises shall
then be determined, from which shall be deducted the
total assessed value of all real and personal property,
" railroad track," and " rolling stock," and the proportion
of such stock after such deductions held by non-residents
or by said company as a sinking fund to meet its indebted-
ness. The aggregate value of " railroad track," " rolling
stock," " franchise " and " shares of capital stock " as
thus determined, shall be apportioned in the same pro-
portion that the length of such road in each county bears
to the entire length thereof, and the Commissioners shall

Duty of Board, certify to the Chairman of County Commissioners and the
Mayor of each city or incorporated town the amount
apportioned to his county, city or town, and the Commis-
sioners shall make and forward a like certificate, together
with all the reports of the various railroad officers or copies
thereof, and other papers and evidence which formed the
basis of the valuation, to the auditor of the State. All

Taxes due state, taxes due the State from any railroad company, except

how paid. J r j 7 r

the tax imposed for school purposes, shall be paid by the

treasurer of each company directly to the State Treasurer

within thirty days after the first day of July of each year,

suitbyTreas- and upon failure to pay the State Treasurer as aforesaid,

urer. r . .

he shall institute an action to enforce the same in the
county of Wake, or any county in which such railroad is
located. The Board of County Commissioners of each
county through which said railroad passes shall assess
aTsSsed bescSun- agams^ the same only the tax imposed by the State for
tycommission- school purposes and those imposed for county purposes

and pensions.
Railroad partly Sec. 48. When anv railroad has part of its road in this

m this State and] " A

ESw^ss^ssed*1161' State, and part thereof in any other State, the Commis-
sioners shall ascertain the value of railroad track, rolling
stock and shares of capital stock of such company, and
divide it in the proportion the length of such road in this
State bears to the whole length of such road, and deter-
mine the value of such railroad track, rolling stock and
shares of capital stock in this State accordingly.

LAWS ESTABLISHING THE COMMISSION. 23

Sec. 49. Any railroad company claiming exemption Railroads claim-

"* x o i. jjjg exemption

from taxation under this act by reason of any contract from taxation, to

J J make returns, &c.

with the State shall, together with and in addition to the
return required by the last section, make a further return,
specifying the act or acts of the General Assembly by
which such contract is claimed to have been created, and
also specifying what portion of the property of said rail-
road company is claimed to be exempt from taxation
under this act, and the particulars as to character, location
and value of property, if any, admitted to be liable under
this act. Such returns shall be in no manner conclusive Duty of Board to
as to any of the facts therein stated, but said Commis-
sioners shall investigate and determine whether any, and
if any, what portion of the property of such company is
beyond the power of the State to tax under this act. The
residue of said property, after deduction of that which is
exempt, shall be taxed pursuant to the provisions of this
act. After the first Monday in July the Commissioners Board to give

,, . . -. . companies a

shall give a hearing to all companies interested touching nearing,:&c.
the valuation and assessment of their property. The
Commissioners may, if they see fit, require all arguments
and communications to be presented in writing.

Sec. 50. If the property of any railroad company be Leased roa'ds,
leased or operated by any other corporation, foreign or
domestic, the property of the lessor or company whose
property is operated shall be subject to taxation in the
manner hereinbefore directed, and if the lessee or opera-
ting company, being a foreign corporation, be the owner
or possessor of any property in this State other than that
which it derives from the lessor or company whose prop-
erty is operated, it shall be assessed in respect of such
property in like manner as any domestic railroad com-
pany.

Sec. 51. The Commissioners shall have power to sum- Board empow-

d., i • ii , i i t ered to summon

examine witnesses and require that books and witnesses, &c.

papers shall be presented to them for the purpose of

obtaining such information as may be necessary to aid in

determining the valuation of any railroad property. Any JJfuse'toattend

president, secretary, receiver or accounting officer, servant SoSIJ&c.

24

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

Penalty.

Proceeding for
contempt.

Canal company,
how assessed.

On failure of
officer to return.
Board to assess,
&c.

or agent of any railroad company having any portion of
its roadway in this State, who shall refuse to attend before
the Commissioners when required to do so, or refuse to
submit to the inspection of said Commissioners any books
or papers of such railroad company in his possession, cus-
tody or control, or shall refuse to answer such questions
as may be put to him by said Commissioners or order
touching the business, property, moneys and credits and
the value thereof of said railroad company, shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof before any
court of competent jurisdiction .shall be confined in the
jail of the county not exceeding thirty days and be fined
in any sum not exceeding five hundred dollars and costs,
and any president, secretary, receiver, [ac] counting officer,
servant or agent aforesaid, so refusing as aforesaid, shall
be deemed guilty of contempt of such Commissioners and
may be [confined] by order of said Commissioners in the
jail of the proper county until he shall comply with such
order and pay the cost of his imprisonment.

Sec. 52. The value of the shares of capital stock of any
canal company in this State over and above the value of
its real and personal property shall be assessed as above
provided for railroads, and the real and personal property
as other property in this State is assessed. In case any
officer fails to return the property as provided in this sec-
tion, the Commissioners shall ascertain the length of such
property in this State and shall assess, the same in pro-
portion to length at the highest rate at which property of
that kind is assessed by them.

LAWS ESTABLISHING THE COMMISSION. 25

AN ACT TO MAKE THE RAILROAD COMMISSION A COURT OF RECORD.

The General Assembly of North Carolina do enact :

Section 1. That the Railroad Commissioners elected at
this General Assembly, and successors in office, be and
they are hereby created and constituted a Court of Record
inferior to the Supreme Court, and shall be known as the
Board of Railroad Commissioners, and as such shall have
all the powers and jurisdiction of a Court of general juris-
diction as to all subjects embraced in the act creating such
Railroad Commission heretofore passed, and shall have a
common seal.

Sec. 2. This act shall be in force from and after the first
day of April, 1891.

INDEX TO LAWS CREATING THE COMMISSION.

27

INDEX TO LAWS CREATING THE COMMISSION.

PAGE.

Accidents— Commissioners may investigate 18

Act— establishing Railroad Commission 1

when to take effect 19

Advantage or preference,undue or unreason-
able, forbidden 6

Advancement of cases on docket 7

Action— limitations as to time of bringing. 12
Agreements and contracts to be submitted

to the Commission 11

not approved by Commission a viola-
tion 18

Appeal— right of, given 7-18

notice of 9

undertaking on 9

to Supreme Court 9

heard in Chambers by consent 9

to have precedence, and how tried 9

Appraisers— Commissioners a Board of 20

Arbitration— of controversies by Commis-
sion 19

Assessment— Act making Railroad Com-
mission a Board of 20

of railroad property partly in this

State- 22

of leased railroads 23

of canal companies 24

failure of officers to return for 24

Attorney General— to prosecute for recov-
ery of undertaking on appeal to Su-
preme Court 10

fees of, for services 12

Commissioners to present facts of vio-
lation of Act to 14

Auditor— list-takers to send certificates of

assessment to 20

Award— of arbitration by Commissioners to
be docketed and have force of judg-
ment 19

Books and Papers— production of, and Com-
missioners to investigate 11

Canal Companies— how assessed 24

Chambers— appeal heard in by consent 7

Chairman of Railroad Commission— Gen-
eral Assembly to designate 2

Clerk— Commissioners may appoint 3

salary of 3

to serve notices 14

Code— Section 1961 amended 15

certain sections repealed 15

Commission a Court of Record 25

Commissioners— elected by General Assem-
bly 1

PAGE.

General Assembly to designate Chair-
man 3

term of office 1

vacancies, how filled 1-2

oath of office of_ 2

who eligible to election 1-2-3

duties of __ 11

Commissioners— salary of 3

when Governor may suspend and re-
instate 2

authorized to administer oaths 3

may employ Clerk 2

may administer oaths 9-11

may subpoena witness 14-23

expenses of, how paid 2

to make annual report 13

to make rates of freight and passenger

tariffs 4-6

to make rules as to charges for hand-
ling freight 4

to prevent giving rebates 5

to investigate interstate rates 6

to transmit record on appeal 7

contracts between railroads to be sub-
mitted to 11

division of earnings, to be submitted to, 11
to make rules and regulations as to

contracts 11

to notify corporations of violation of

Act 15

to notify in writing, for repairs, etc., of

.stations 15

separate apartments for whites and ne-
groes 16

may suspend Section 25 of this Act 17

to make rates for express and tele-
graph companies 17

may investigate railroad accidents 18

may arbitrate causes and make awards 19
to constitute Board of Appraisers for

railroads 20

to prescribe method of valuation of

railroad property 21

to publish rates of railroads 7

to investigate books and papers 11

empowered to examine officers under

oath 11

Common Carriers— to afford facilities for

interchange of traffic 16

charging for transportation a greater
compensation from one person than
another 3

28

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PAGE.

Common law remedy not abridged 17

Connecting lines to make close connection. 16
Construction— of terms "such companies"

and "railroad Company" 13

Contempt— proceedings in 24

Contract — between railroads to be sub-
mitted to Commissioners 11

rules and regulations as to contracts

between railroads 11

Court of Record— Railroad Commissioners

made a 25

Cumulative remedies 12

Damages— exemplary 12

Delivery of freight— railroad companies to_ 13

Discrimination— penalty for unjust 3

Distances— unlawful to charge more for a

shorter than a longer 4

special cases on application to the

Commission 4

Division of earnings to be submitted 11

Duplicate freight receipts to be given 13

what to contain 13

Evidence— rules of to be observed 12

Extortion— by railroad 2

Express Companies— rates for, to be made

by Commissioners 17

provisions of section 7 applicable to__ _ 17

Exceptions— to be filed on appeal 6

Excursion rates 5

Expenses— of Commission, how paid 18

other expenses 18

Exemptions— railroads claiming, from taxa-
tion, etc 23

Exemplary Damages— suits to be brought

within 12

Fines— payable into State Treasury 12

Sheriffs fined for failure to serve pro-
cess 14

Freight— rates 3

interstate rates 5

duplicate receipts for 13

delivery of 13

Commissioners to make rules as to

charges for handling 4

Commissioners to make tariff 3-6

unlawful to charge more for a shorter

than a longer distance 4

Freight Receipts— duplicates to be given 13

Free or reduced rates— to 16

Free carriage to own officers 17

General Assembly— to elect Commissioners, 1

to designate Chairman 2

members of, ineligible 1

Inconsistent laws repealed 19

Ineligible as Commissioners— who 2

Injunction— no Judge to grant unless 8

how vacated 9

Interchange of traffic— to afford facilities for 16
Interstate Commerce Commission — com-
plaints brought to attention of 5

Interstate transportation of freight 5

injury— action by person injured 2

PAGE.

Interchange of passes 17

Joint through rates— Commissioners may

make 4

Judgment— vacated on filing undertaking

on appeal 8

revival of 8

Limitations— as to time of bringing actions, 12

Listing property for taxation 20

Long and short haul 4

Manufacturing— special rates for developing 5

Mileage tickets 16

Notice— how served 14-18

Notice of appeal 7

Oath— of Commissioners 2

Commissioners may administer 2

to examine officers under 10

Office— term of 1

to be in Raleigh 3

Officers— railroads carrying own officers free

over road 17

Parties— may appear before Commission by

attorney 19

Passenger tariff— Commissioners to make— 3-10
Passes and free transportation to officers

and employees 17

railroads may interchange 17

Penalty— action for recovery of 12

for extortion by railroad 2

for unjust discrimination 3

for giving undue preference 3

for violation of rules 11

for failure to deliver freight 13

for failure of officers of railroad to

make reports 14

for failure to obey order to repair,

change or build stations 15

for failure to comply with order for
separate apartments for whites and

negroes 16

for failure to obey order for close con-
nection 16

for failure to obey rules relating to

trackage 16

imposed on express or telegraph com-
panies for charging more than fixed

rate 17

for failure to appear before Commis-
sion when summoned 18-24

Precedence— appeal from Commission to

Court to have 7

Preference or advantage, undue or unrea-
sonable, forbidden 3

Process— served by sheriffs, 14

Qualification for Commissioners 2

Quorum 3

" Railroad companies "—meaning of 13

to file schedule of rates with Board of

Railroad Commissioners 10

charging unreasonable rates guilty of

extortion 3

failing to make recompense 11

to give duplicate freight receipts 13

INDEX TO LAWS CREATING THE COMMISSION.

29

PAGE.

to make annual reports 18

guilty of unjust discrimination 3

unlawful for, to give undue preference, 3

to post schedules at stations 6

not to abandon stations 5

Railroad Commission a Court of Record 15

Rates— freight and passenger tariff 3

interstate, for freight 5

special for developing resources 5

Rates— special, excursion 5

schedule of all rates to be filed with

Railroad Commissioners 10

reduced, for certain persons 17

Commissioners to make rates for trans-
portation of freight or passengers— 6
reduced or free for State or United

States 16

Commissioners to make 6

Commissioners to publish 10

schedule to be published 10

to remain until reversed on appeal— 7-8

Rebate— to prevent giving 4

Receipts— railroads to give duplicate, for

freight 13

Reasonable rates— schedule prima facie 6

Reduced rates to certain persons 17

Record— Commissioners to transmit, on ap-
peal 7

Recompense— failure to make 11

Reimbursement of shippers 9

Refunding to shippers- overpaid freight to

be refunded 8

Reinstatement of suspended Commissioner, 2

Reports— failure to make, penalty 14

Commissioners to make annual 13

one thousand copies to be printed 13

railroad companies to make annually, 18

Remedies cumulative 12

no statute repealed 13

Returns— for assessment and taxation to be

made 20

Rules— Commissioners to make, as to con-
tracts between railroad companies— 11
action by person injured by railroad

violating 12

of evidence 12

of practice 26

of trackage . 26

Commissioners to make charges for

handling 4

penalties against company for viola-
ting 11

Salaries -of Commissioners 3

of Clerk 3

of during suspension 3

Schedules— Commissioners to change and

revise 6

railroads to post at stations 6

of rates to be published 10

prima facie evidence, etc 6

change of 6

Sheriffs— to serve process 14

fees of, for services 14

PAGE.

fined for failure to serve process 14

Shippers— to be refunded overpaid freight— 8

re-imbursed by State Treasurer 9

Solicitor— to prosecute for recovery of un-
dertaking 10

fees of, for services 12

Special rates for development of manufac-
turing, etc 5

State— property of, may be carried free or at

reduced rates 16

Stations— repairs and changes of 15

not to be abandoned without consent- 15

relocated by consent 16

separate apartments for whites and ne-
groes 16

Statute— giving remedy against railroad not

repealed 13

remedy by, not abridged 17

Subpoena— how served 18

misdemeanor not to appear when sum-
moned, etc 18

Supreme Court— appeal to 7

Suspension from office by Governor 2

" Such companies"— meaning of 13

Tariffs — Commissioners to make rates 4

what to consider in making 4

Taxation— returns to be made for 20

listing property for 20

how paid when due the State 22

county taxes 23

railroads claiming exemption from— 23

Term of office of Commissioners 1

Telegraph Companies— rates for, to be made

by Commissioners 17

provisions of section 7 applicable to__ _ 17

penalty for charging higher rates 17

Tickets— mileage 16

railroads may interchange 17

Title of cause 7

Trackage— rules regarding, to be observed— 16

Undertaking— on appeal 7-8

Attorney General to prosecute when— 10

suit to recover 8-10

con dit ion of, in inj unction proceedings 8

when additional required 8-9

action on 9

application of recovery of 19

Undue preference— unlawful 4

United States— property of, may be carried

free or at reduced rates 16

Unjust discrimination — carrier charging
greater or less compensation to one

person than another 3

Commissioners to prevent by making

rules 4

Vacancies— how filled 1-2

Valuation— method of, for railroad property 22
Violation of Act— Commissioners to give

notice to corporation, etc 15

Witnesses— Commissioners may subpoena 13,24

fees of, and how paid 14

failure to attend when subpoenaed 14

punishment for contempt 14

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47

Statement C. — The following Table shows List of Counties with Railroad Mileage

and Assessed Value.

County.

Alamance .
Alexander.
Anson

Beaufort.

Bladen
Bertie.

Brunswick

Buncombe

Burke

Cabarrus

Caldwell-
Camden _
Carteret „.
Caswell-.

Catawl

Chatham

NAME OF ROAD.

Distance.

North Carolina i

Statesville and Western

Carolina Central

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Cheraw and Salisbury

Jainesville and Washington

Albemarle and Pantego

Washington Branch of Wilmington and Weldom

Carolina Central

Cashie and Chowan

Cashie and Roanoke

Norfolk and Carolina

Roanoke and Tar River

Carolina Central

Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta

Wilmington Railway Bridge Co

Western North Carolina

Western North Carolina

Asheville and Spartanburg

Chester and Lenoir

Western North Carolina

North Carolina

Yadkin

Chester and Lenoir

Norfolk and Southern

Atlantic and North Carolina

Milton and Sutherlin

Piedmont

Atlantic and Danville

Danville and Western

Chester and Lenoir

Western North Carolina

Egypt Railway ,

Raleigh and Augusta

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

Pittsboro

21

9.45
29.71
15.81
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12.53

6.47
34.56
35.00
30.00
13.50

8.37
12.70
14.44

Cherokee Marietta and North Georgia.

Western Noi'th Carolina

40.94
13.07
10.95

2.58
31.21
17.00

1.12
15.41

5.69

17.09

.31

6.86
14.90
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24.75

8.00
16.93
29.71
12.35
13.25
24.82

Total As-
sessed Value.

$ 167,365 60

21,166 19

176,492 60

50,130 00

22,509 42

53,628 76

25,880 00

205,304 08

51,525 00

36,150 00

110,365 34

37,6:38 74

75,444 49

172,472 60

1,145 81

( 359,486 18

( 41,395 80

81,496 75

8,350 27

289,652 05

135,486 40

3,091 26

49,874 85

32,932 65

117,332 89

1,378 92

69,672 33

93,819 78

2,475 00

39,129 60

229,698 46

32,490 00

107,161 71

173,744 56

25,100 00

63,325 00

78,611 00

48 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

Statement C. — Table Showing Mileage of Railroads, Etc. — Continued.

County.

name of road.

Chowan Norfolk and Southern

Suffolk and Carolina

Cleveland Carolina Central

[Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago

Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line

Columbus Carolina Central

Wilmington, Chadbourne and Conway.
Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta-
Craven Atlantic and North Carolina

Cumberland j Wilmington and Weldon (W. and F. branch)-

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

Currituck Norfolk and Southern

Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal Co

Davidson North Carolina

Davie North Carolina Midland

Duplin (Wilmington and Weldon (Clinton Branch).

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Durham Lynchburg and Durham (N. & W.)

Durham and Northern

[North Carolina

Oxford and Clarksville

Edgecombe Hamilton Railway Company

Norfolk and Cai'olina

Wilmington and Weldon (Tarboro branch)
Albemarle and Raleigh

Forsyth jNorth Western North Carolina

(Roanoke and Southern (N. & W.)

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

North Carolina Midland

Franklin Louisburg

Raleigh and Gaston

Gaston Chester and Lenoir

Carolina Central

(Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line

Gates Norfolk and Carolina

Suffolk Lumber

j

Suffolk and Carolina

Granville Durham and Northern

Oxford and Clarksville

Oxfoi'd and Henderson

Atlantic and Danville

Distance.

6.01

8.00

22.00

22.60

9.05

9.40

26.00

54.43

52.05

32.61

44.72

15.92

24.50
12.89

3.42
20.56
11.67
16.00
11.78

8.00
10.87
17.25
10.36
40.66
16.52
11.07
14.05
10.23
13.83
20.06
18.10
25.81
15.30
22.00
17.50
23.00
40.26

6.50
2.20

Total As-
sessed Value.

$ 34,784 75

24,088 21

130,691 26

140,402 06

98,189 75

55,840 80

74,700 00

650,116 44

357,&53 84

281,512 26

261,523 28

92,141 98

100,000 00

195,260 00

34,713 04

13,466 70

117,779 29

56,726 03

127,516 60

57,080 25

26,023 54

88,864 53

115,500 00

48,450 52

170,751 82

109,720 22

64,737 55

37,836 96

33,940 00

4,204 32

64,924 69

107,523 26

280,030 65

125,081 71

43,000 00

52,692 95

111,799 38

195,080 75

27,698 65

13,852 58

ASSESSMENT OF RAILROAD PROPERTY.

49

Statement C— Table Showing Mileage of Railroads, Etc.— Continued.

County.

Guilford.

Halifax.

Harnett .

Hyde

Haywood __
Henderson
Hertford

Iredell

Jackson _
Johnston

Jones _.
Lenoir

Lincoln.

Macon ...
Madison .
Martin-

McDowell

NAMK OF KOAD.

Distance.

Mecklenburg.

4

High Point, Randleman, Ashboro and Southern..

North-Western North Carolina

North Carolina

Piedmont

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

Norfolk and Carolina

Raleigh and Gaston

Wilmington and W^eldon (Scotland Neck branch).

Halifax and Weldon

Wilmington and Weldon (W. and F. branch)

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

Fairfield Canal Company

Western North Carolina

Asheville and Spartanburg

Norfolk and Car61ina

Murfreesboro

Winton

Statesville and Western

Western North Carolina

Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio

Western North Carolina

Midland North Carolina

North Carolina -...

Wilmington and Wreldon (W. and F. branch)

Atlantic and North Carolina

Wilmington and Weldon (Scotland Neck branch)

Atlantic and North Carolina

Chester and Lenoir

Carolina Central

Western North Carolina

Western North Carolina

Hamilton Railway Company

Jamesville and Washington

Wilmington and Weldon (Scotland Neck branch).

Albemarle and Raleigh

Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago

Western North Carolina

Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta

lina Central

4.83
11.90
32.00
16.96
42.16
14.04
23.63
24.81
8.00
6.43
14.29

22.28

22.44

15.35

3.00

8.00

11.40

21.05

23.08

.23.58

12.63

27.00

31.00

3.61

19.95

17.71

14.39

16.03

2 62

33.73

9.00

9.73

15.00

37.70

13.. 50

34.59

13.40

25.91

Total As-
sessed Value.

16,561 62

49,974 13

255,033 50

172,251 13

246,552 36

114,479 95

7,183 50

1.55,982 78

141,709 00

55,508 25

83,568 15

6,678 00

70,567 18

167,012 50

125,489 47

6,096 00

18,500 00

25,533 81

195,359 68

132,438 88

74,683 61

25,260 00

215,184 50

267,613 .62

24,784 78

125,427 47

121,589 56

46,573 59

95,226 40

8,298 Oft

296,176 60

29,276 46

30,075 58

94,306 35

176,311 28

83,868 48

315,321 72

128,087 00

153,918 66

50

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Statement C— Table Showing Mileage of Railroads, Etc.— Continued.

NAME OF ROAD.

Distance.

Total As-
Value.

Mecklenburg North Carolina

Atlantic, Tennessee andOhio.

Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line
Mitchell East Tennessee and Western North Carolina-
Montgomery ! Aberdeen and West End

Moore Carthage

Raleigh and Augusta

Aberdeen and West End

1

;Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

Nash Wilmington and Weldon (Nashville branch)—

New Hanover New Hanover Transit Co

Carolina Central

Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta

Wilmington, Onslow and East Carolina

Wilmington and Weldon

Wilmington Sea Coast

. Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

Wilmington Bridge Company

Northampton Petersburg

Roanoke and Tar River

Seaboard and Roanoke

Murfreesboro

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Onslow Wilmington, Onslow and East Carolina

Orange North Carolina

State University

Pasquotank Norfolk and Southern.

Pender Wilmington, Onslow and East Carolina-
Wilmington and Weldon

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

Perquimans Norfolk and Southern.

Person __ Lynchburg and Durham-
Atlantic and Danville

__ Wilmington and Weldon (Scotland Neck branch).

Albemarle and Raleigh

Wilmington and Weldon (Washington branch)—

Polk jAsheville and Spartanburg '

Randolph ;High Point, Randleman, Ashboro and Southern-
North Carolina

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley j

12.00

22.25

16.15

3.00

2,50

10.32

41.46

23.50

12.39

19.66

3.00

2.94

41.71

14.39

11.00
9.54

7.59
26.70

3.25
22.39
18.00
10.32
15.67
16.17

22.31
17.20
22.82

5.30
27.32

6.73
19.25
10.95
26 65
.70
31.53

95,637 50

127,676 12

175,222 60

13,626 00

6,728 36

25,210 00

262,429 15

63,246 64

72,456 92

76,810 00

13,500 00

17,465 10

56,614 96

59,038 38

60,005 00
.55,790 07
78,854 19
76,900 00
120,066 26

6,604 00
91,860 34
143,456 20
25,355 00
90,695 02
66,341 28

130,469 27
99,550 00

130,725 8-5
32,372 13

171,763 40
31,474 14
77,000 00
81,496 75
91,380 38
5,578 80

184,387 97

ASSESSMENT OF RAILROAD PROPERTY.

51

Statement C— Table Showing Mileage of Railroads, Etc.— Continued.

COUNTY.

Sampson

Stanly
Stokes

NAME OF ROAD.

Richmond Carolina Central

Palmetto

Raleigh and Augusta-
Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley-
Hoffman and Troy
Robeson Carolina Central-
Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley.

Maxton, Alma and Rowland

Wilmington and Weldon (W. and F. branch).
ii — Danville, Mocksville and South-western

Piedmont

Roanoke and Southern (N. & W.)

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

Rowan North Carolina.

Western North Carolina
Yadkin

Rutherford Carolina Central-
Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago

Wilmington and Weldon (Clinton branch).

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

Yadkin

Roanoke and Southern

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

Surry ... Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

North Western North Carolina

Swain Western North Carolina

Union 1 Georgia, Carolina and Northern

Carolina Central

Vance Durham and Northern

Oxford and Henderson

Raleigh and Gaston

Wake ! Durham and Northern

I North Carolina

Raleigh and Augusta

I Raleigh and Gaston

(Richmond and Danville

Warren IRaleighand Gaston

Warrenton

Distance.

35.51
7.33
31.19
10.34
3.50
32.60
29.53
16.00
34.07

8.00
24.00
21.01
10.93
21.00
19.77
17.41
15.90
28.40
10 29
40.98
23.74
11.18
21.76
20.16
33.85
39.19
15.54
27.30

7.62

7.62
25.47

1.15
26.00
24.95
26.70

Total As-
sessed Value.

25.50

3.33

210,947 57

16,544 17

197,423 21

60,468 49

7,250 00
193,660 68
172,691 93

34,975 00
294,115 98

21,000 00
243,751 54
139,541 27

63,918 84
167,365 60
183,480 31

48,052 35

94,454 13
176,434 46

40,518 21
239,651 74

65,523 39

74,253 75
127,252 85
127,896 02
142,153 38
124,124 32
100,573 20
162,175 97

37,039 62

32,471 35

7,742 88

5,589 97

207,214 50

157,925 93

8,116 80

12,066 33
7,752 50
9,860 00

52

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Statement C— Table Showing Mileage of Railroads, Etc.— Continued.

Washington-

Wayne

NAME OF ROAD.

Albemarle and Pantego

Albemarle and Raleigh

Midland North Carolina

Atlantic and North Carolina

North Carolina

Wilmington and Weldon

Wilkes North-Western North Carolina

Wilson i Wilmington and Weldon (W. and F. branch),

Distance.

19.81
4.03
9.08
11.80
11.00

18.90
14.43

Total As-
sessed Value.

$ 84,787 46
18,847 06
18,160 00
81,013 93
87,667 80

79,370 67
124,569 89

TOWNS, WITH MILEAGE AND VALUATION,

53

Statement D. Showing Incorporated Towns, with Mileage and Valuation.

Name of Town.

Name of Road.

Albemarle Yadkin

Asheboro iHigh Point, Randleman and Asheboro.

Asheville jwestern North Carolina

Apex Raleigh and Augusta Air-Line

Beaver Dam Carolina Central

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Burlington North Carolina

Bryson City (Western North Carolina

Bethel Albemarle and Raleigh

Charlotte

Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line ...

Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio

, Carolina Central

Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta.
'North Carolina

Carthage Carthage

Cameron Carthage

j Raleigh and Augusta Air-Line —

Cherryville Carolina Central.

Candor

Clayton

Clinton

Cary

China Grove

Concord

Chadbourne

Canton

Cleveland

Conover

Clyde

Davidson College.
Durham

Dallas

Dillsboro _

Dunn

Ellenboro

Aberdeen and West End

North Carolina

Wilmington and Weldon (Clinton Branch)

North Carolina

Raleigh and Augusta Air-Line

North Carolina

North Carolina

Wilmington, Chadbourne and Conway

Western North Carolina

Western North Carolina

Western North Carolina

Western North Carolina

Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio-

Oxford and Clarksville

Durham and Northern

Lynchburg and Durham

North Carolina

Chester and Lenoir

Western North Carolina

Wilmington and Weldon fW. & F. Branch)
Carolina Central I

Distance.
Miles.

Valuation
per mile.

1.20

$

72

3.59

.23

.60

1.25

2.00

1.16

.28

5.30

.50

2.84

1.-55

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1.40

.50

.50

.25

.

1.12

.50

1.00

.50

1.00

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1.23

1.11

_

1.40

1.00

.67

1.79

1.72

1.14

1.86

.73

_. _ .

1.50

. _ _

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1.20

1.10

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1.51

2.00

1.50

Total

assessed

value.

$ 3,312 04

2,468 80

31,523 07

1,455 83

4,316 35

7,425 64

15,939 60

3,674 01

1,309 49

57,503 41

2,869 12

16,871 05

14,816 03

11,157 72

2,869 12

2,869 12

1T559 42

6,653 37

1,345 67

7,969 80

1,968 81

7,969 80

7,785 52

8,766 78

11,157 22

2,873 06

2,122 05

16,612 52

15,962 87

3,610 66

10,673 14

3,537 23

7,291 26

1,947 71

9,563 76

3,560 17

4,782 54

17,265 40

8,910 08

54

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

Statement D. — Continued.

Name of Town.

Earles

Elk Park

Elizabeth City

Edenton

Elkin

Forest City

Franklinton ..

FairBluff___.
Fayetteville

G rover

Gastonia

Germanton.
Gibsonville.
Glen Alpin .
Goldsboro ..

Greensboro.

Greenville

Grifton

Hendersonville _.,_.
Hobgood

Henderson .

Hickory

High Point.

Name of Road.

Hub

Hillsboro

Huntersville

Hamilton

Hot Springs _.
Jacksonville .

Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago

East Tennessee and Western N. Carolina-
Norfolk and Southern

Norfolk and Southern

North Western North Carolina

Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago

Louisburg

Raleigh and Gaston

Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line

Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line

Chester and Lenoir

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

North Carolina

Western North Carolina

Atlantic and North Carolina

North Carolina

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

North Carolina

Piedmont

Wilmington and Weldon (Scot. Neck Br.).
Wilmington and Weldon (Scot. Neck Br.).

A.sheville and Spartanburg

Norfolk and Carolina

Wilmington and Weldon (Scot. Neck Br.)_

Durham and Northern

Oxford and Henderson

Raleigh and Gaston

Chester and Lenoir

Western North Carolina

High Point, Randleman and Asheboro

North Carolina

Wilmington, Chadbourne and Conway

North Carolina

Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio

Hamilton Railway

Western North Carolina

Wilmington, Onslow and East Carolina-

Distance.
Miles.

1.00

.25

2.69

2.91

1.59

1.25

.30

1.48

1.00

7.68

.90

2.31

1.65

.50

.60

1.14

2.59

.70

4.23

1.00

3.56

.75

.28

1.96

.55

.18

.67

.77

3.30

.45

2.59

1.89

3.48

1.00

.10

1.15

1.00

2.99

.70

Valuation
per mile.

Total

assessed

value.

$ $ 6,212 48

| 1,133 00

i 15,569 22

__. 16,842 53

| 6,677 22

! 7,765 60

j 995 30

i 449 92

11,944 08

44,912 71

9,764 73

25,062 80

5,340 26

2,924 00

4,781 88

10,580 04

17,781 85

5,778 86

24,737 08

7,969 80

36,156 49

4,715 31

1,760 38

14,587 53

4,496 36

1,131 67

3,256 76

3,281 23

1,003 20

1,456 43

24,037 11

6,480 62

27,734 90

2,873 06

796 98

8,175 21
6,287 09

3,253 94

26,254 59

2,871 91

TOWNS, WITH MILEAGE AND VALUATION.

55

Statement D. — Continued.

Name of Town.

Name of Road.

Jamesville

Jonesboro

Kings Mountain _

Kernersville

Kinston

Keyser

Kittrell

Kenly

Littleton

Lowell

LaGrange

Lumberton

Laurinburg

Lilesville

Lincolnton

Lenoir

Lexington

Louisburg

Morehead City_._

Morrisville

Maxton

Mebane

Madison

Mt. Airy

Mooresville

Monroe

Matthews

Mt. Holly

Milton

Marion

Mocksville

Mooresboro

Murphy

Maiden

Albemarle and Raleigh

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line

North Western North Carolina

Atlantic and North Carolina

Raleigh and Augusta Air-Line

Raleigh and Gaston

Wilmington and Weldon (W. & F.)_

Raleigh and Gaston

Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line

Atlantic and North Carolina

Carolina Central

Carolina Central

Carolina Central

Carolina Central

Chester and Lenoir

Chester and Lenoir

North Carolina

Louisburg

Atlantic and North Carolina

North Carolina

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

Carolina Central

North Carolina

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

Roanoke and Southern

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio

Carolina Central

Georgia, Carolina and Northern

Carolina Central

Carolina Central

Milton and Sutherlin

Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago.

Western North Carolina

North Carolina Midland

Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago-
Western North Carolina

Chester and Lenoir

Distance.
Miles.

Valuation
per mile.

Total

assessed

value.

.17

$

$ 795 04

1.22

7,134 57
14,104 60
4,921 30

1.30

_...

1.41

.92

6,316 33
10,887 06

1.72

.56

170 24

2.00

17,265 40

1.70

516 80

1.60

_

17,359 50

1.25

8,581 97
2,673 32

.4.5

2.25

13,366 15

1.20

7,128 61

1.09

6,475 16
3,301 25

1.02

.86

2,783 40

.50

3,984 90

.48

1,592 49

3.20

21,969 85
4,781 88
9,530 25

.60

1.63

1.23

7,296 83

1.00

7,969 80

.82

4,795 36

2.22

14,744 48

2.58

15,087 86

2.24

12,853 68

1.63

9,683 03
2,459 07
7,128,61

.38

1.20

1.52

9,029 58
667 21

.15

_

.63

3,913 86

1.83

16,983 75
1,804 32

.67

1.00

6,212 48

1.27

4,022 40
3,764 36

1.16

56

BOARD OF KAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

Statement D.— Continued.

Name of Town.

Manly

Macon

Murfreesboro-

Morganton

Marshall

New Berne

Newport

Newton

New London .

Norwood

Oxford

Name of Road.

Old Fort

Raleigh and Augusta Air-Line .

Raleigh and Gaston

Murfreesboro

Western North Carolina

Western North Carolina

Atlantic and North Carolina __.
Atlantic and North Carolina

Chester and Lenoir

[Western North Carolina

'Yadkin

Yadkin .

Oxford and Clarksvilie.
Oxford and Henderson.
Western North Carolina.

Pantego Albemarle and Pantego

Polkton Carolina Central

Paint Rock Western North Carolina

Pine Level (North Carolina

Plymouth 'Albemarle and Raleigh

Pilot Mountain [Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

Pineville iCharlotte, Columbia and Augusta

Pittsboro iPittsboro

Princeton 'North Carolina

Red Springs— Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley—

Rockingham [Carolina Central

Randleman [High Point, Randleman and Asheboro__ .

Raleigh j North Carolina

Raleigh and Augusta Air-Line

Raleigh and Gaston

Richmond and Danville Railway Com'y.
Ruffin Piedmont

Distance.
Miles.

Reidsville Piedmont

Saluda Asheville and Spartanburg

San ford Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley-
Raleigh and Augusta Air-Line

Statesviile Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio— .

Statesville and Western

Western North Carolina

Stanly Creek Carolina Central

1.31
1.35

.50
1.98
1.14
3.48
LOB
1.89

.65
2.19

.81
1.72

.52
2.14

.63
128
2.99
1.00

.06
1.58
1.35

.43

.40
1.12

.90
1.46
1.00

.38
5.23

1.26
2.36
1.24
1.25
1.45

.53
1.72
1.16

.70

Valuation
per mile.

Total

assessed

value.

% 8,291 89

410 40

1,016 00

18,375 86

10,010 11

23,892 21

7,277 85

6,117 02

6,032 48

6,044 48

2,235 63

8.334 29

2,215 89

19,860 78

2,696 41

7,603 85

26,254 59

7,969 80

280 61

9,239 85

12,904 28

873 92

3,187 92

6,549 77

5,346 46

5,006 20

7,969 80

2,405 28

1,589 92

12,066 33

12,796 96

23,968 92

9,228 84

7,310 01

9,178 05

2,983 88

3,852 45

10,765 65

4,158 36

TOWXS, WITH MILEAGE AND VALUATION.

57

Statement D.— Continued.

Name of Town.

Name of Road.

Distance.

Miles.

Valuation
per mile.

Total

assessed

value.

Shelby-

1.41
1.36

8 ._ . .

$ 8,376 12
8,448 97
5,543 35
1,660 40
7,969 80

Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago

North Western North Carolina

1.32
.25

1.00
1.30
.93

Salisbury.-

North Carolina. _ _

10,360 74

Yadkin

2,566 83
24,501 17

Western North Carolina

2.64
1.60

Southern Pines

10,127 50

Smithfleld

Wilmington and Weldon. _ _ __ _ _

Stoneville . .

Roanoke and Southern

1.26
1.11
1.05
1.15
1.00
.11

8,368 49
3 515 64

Sylva _

Scotland Neck.

Wilmington and Weldon (Scot. Neck Br.).
Asheville and Spartanburg. __ .

6,602 44

Tryon City

8,559 01

4,676 69

899 27

Tarboro... _ _

Albemarle and Raleigh... _ __

Norfolk and Carolina. _ _

Wilmington and Weldon (Tarboro Branch)
North Carolina. __ _ _ _ _

.25
1.00

1,667 40

Thomasville

7,969 80

Taylorsville

Statesville and Western _

.57
M

161

1,276 68

Victoria

Asheville and Spartanburg..

1,041 96

Western North Carolina __ _

14,137 08

North Wilkesboro _

North Western North Carolina. _ .

1.78
.25
.06.
2.84
1.83
2.75

7,475 32
1,169 17

Williamston

Albemarle and Raleigh _ __ _

Wilmington _

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

350 88

Carolina Central _

16,871 05
21,857 66
11,282 50

Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta

Wilmington, Onslow and East Carolina-
Wilmington Sea Coast _ _ ....

Wake Forest

Raleigh and Gaston _

1.30

.94

2.64

1.93

1.10

.38

.60

1.88

1.20

.33

1.06

395 20

Winston _

North Carolina Midland

2,531 44

North Western North Carolina. __

11,086 70
12,818 40

Roanoke and Southern.

Waco

Carolina Central-

6,534 56
2 459 07

Waxhaw

Georgia, Carolina and Northern

Windfall

Norfolk and Southern. _

3,472 67
571 52

Weldon

Raleigh and Gaston _

Halifax and Weldon _ _ __

21,256 34

986 98

Warren ton

Warrenton _ .

Whiteville

Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta

12,660 72

58

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

Name of Town.

Statement D. — Continued.

Waynesville
Youngsville.
Washington

Name of Road.

Western North Carolina

Raleigh and Gaston

Wilmington and Weldon (Wash. Branch).

Distance.
Miles.

.73

Valuation
per mile.

Total

value.

$ 2,723 83

228 00

2,920 00

ASSESSMENT OF PALACE CAR COMPANY.

59

ASSESSMENT OF PULLMAN'S PALACE CAR COMPANY

RICHMOND AND DANVILLE RAILROAD— STANDARD SLEEPING CARS.

Number and Name of Line.

Total

mileage

of

lines.

560 Jersey City and Atlanta 875

561 Jersey City and New Orleans 1,371

562 Washington and Atlanta 648

564 Richmond and Salisbury

566 Richmond and Raleigh ! 187

568 Asheville and Raleigh 261

570 Washington and Memphis 1,166

571 Salisbury and Augusta 235

572 Jersey City and Knoxville 833

578 Spartanburg and Asheville 69

579 Augusta and Asheville 244

6,127

Total

cars

r'q'ir'd

Total
value of
cars at

$5,000 each,

Miles in

North

Carolina

40

$ 25,000
60,000
15,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
20,000
15,000
20,000
5,000
10,000

$200,000

173
173
173

91
124
261
173

54
278

43

43

Proportion

of value

according to

mileage in

North
Carolina.

$ 4,942 86
7,571 12
4,004 63
3,823 53
6,631 02
10,000 00
2,967 41
3,446 81
6,674 67
3,115 94
1,762 30

$54,940 29

RECAPITULATION.

name of road. Total value of all cars.

Atlantic Coast Line $18,266 95

Richmond and Danville Railroad 54,940 29

Seaboard Air Line 7,082 63

$80,289 87

ATLANTIC COAST LINE— STANDARD SLEEPING CARS.

Number and Name of Line.

Total

mileage

of

lines.

Total

cars

r'q'ir'd

Total

value of

cars at

$5,000 each.

Miles in

North

Carolina

Proportion

of value

according to

mileage in

North
Carolina.

186 Jersey City and Point Tampa

1,335
799
275

1,072

5
4
2

$ 25,000
20.000
10.000

236

236

67

236

$ 4,419 48

188 Jersey City and Charleston

5,907 38

189 Wilmington and Augusta .__ . _

2,436 36

197 Jersey City and Jacksonville _

5 25.000

5,503 73

3,481

16

$ 80,000

775

$18,266 95

60

BOAKD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

SEABOARD AIR LINE— STANDARD SLEEPING CARS.

Number and Name of Line.

Total

mileage

of

lines.

Total

cars

r'q'ir'd

Total

value of

cars at

$5,000 each.

Miles in

North

Carolina

Proport ion

of value

according to

mileage in

North
Carolina.

595 Portsmouth and Atlanta

593 ■

3

$ 15,000

280

8 7,082 63

Apportioned to the following counties :
Name of Road.
Richmond and Danville System.

Atlantic Coast Line System.

Seaboard Air Line System.

County. Total assessed value.

.Caswell $ 650 00

Rockingham 2,110 00

Guilford 4,670 00

Davidson 2,450 00

Rowan 3,842 00

Cabarrus 1,700 00

Mecklenburg 3,460 00

Iredell 2,016 00

Catawba 2,252 00

Burke 2,959 00

McDowell 3,230 00

Buncombe 4,451 29

Madison 2,820 00

Polk 1,046 00

Henderson 2,154 00

Cleveland 8-50 00

Gaston 2,320 00

Granville 3,810 00

Durham 2,750 00

Wake 1,500 00

Orange 1,800 00

Alamance 2,100 00

$54,940 29

.New Hanover 878 53

Pender 1,971 42

Duplin 2,652 03

Wayne 2,331 28

Wilson 1,619 38

Edgecombe 1,189 11

Nash 1,189 11

Halifax 938 77

Northampton 549 18

Brunswick 1,006 05

Columbus 3,942 19

$18,266 95

.Northampton 445 75

Halifax 520 04

Warren 569 57

Vance 520 04

Franklin 321 93

Wake 1,040 16

Chatham 396 22

Moore 941 03

Richmond 1,015 40

Union 742 92

Anson 569 57

$ 7,082 63

REPORTS OF RAILROAD COMPANIES FOR THE YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30 1892.

62 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

ATLANTIC COAST LINE SYSTEM.

LINES OWNED, LEASED, CONTROLLED AND OPERATED IN NORTH CAROLINA.

MILES.

Wilmington and Weldon Railroad 162.00

Branches:

Tarboro Branch 16.00

Scotland Neck Branch 85.00

Midland Branch 22.00

Wilson and Fayetteville Branch 116.17

Nashville Branch 19.00

Clinton Branch 13.00

Washington Branch 25.00—296.17

Albemarle and Raleigh Railroad 56.00

Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta Railroad 68.00

Cheraw and Salisbury Railroad 15.00

Petersburg Railroad 7.00

Wilmington, Chadbourne and Conway 25.00—171.00

629.17

WILMINGTON AND WELDON RAILROAD COMPANY.
HISTORY.

The Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Company was organized March 14, 1836, under the
laws of North Carolina, Acts of General Assembly 1833-'35-'36 (amendatory Acts 1851-'2-'5-'67).

January, 1833, chartered as Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad Company ; main line opened
March 9, 1840. Name changed in February, 1855.

Tarboro Branch opened in August, 1849, and Scotland Neck Branch October 1, 1882.

Midland North Carolina Railroad was purchased in June, 1885.

The Fayetteville Branch was completed and opened October 1, 1886.

The Nashville Branch was opened in 1887.

The Clinton Branch on April 1, 1887.

Washington Branch was opened in 1892.

This Corporation was chartered as the Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad, by the General
Assembly of North Carolina, year 1833, for the purpose of effecting a communication by a rail-
road from some point within the town of Wilmington, or immediate neighborhood of the said
town, to the city of Raleigh, or in the immediate neighborhood of the said city.

The charter was amended in 1835, so as to allow the Company to run its main road from some
point within or near the town of Wilmington, to some point in the city of Raleigh, or in the
immediate neighborhood thereof, or to some point at or near the river Roanoke, at the election
of the Stockholders, with a view of connecting with the Petersburg and Norfolk Railroads.

This Company claims exemption from taxation.

WILMINGTON AND WELDON RAILROAD COMPANY.

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ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term

W. G. Elliott, President

Wilmington, N. C

Wilmington, N. C.__ _ _ _ _ _

November 23, 1892.
November 23, 1892.

W. T. Walters

Baltimore, Md

November 23, 1892.

Baltimore, Md. __ __

November 23, 1892.

J. P. McCoy _

Baltimore, Md. _ _

November 23, 1892.

Michael Jenkins

A. J. DeRosset

Donald MacRae

Baltimore, Md

Wilmington, N. C

Wilmington, N. C

Tarboro, N. C

Raleigh, N. C

Goldsboro, N. C

New York

November 23, 1892.
November 23, 1892.
November 23, 1892.
November 23, 1892.

W. H. Willard

E. B. Borden*

H. B. Plant

November 23, 1892.
November 23, 1892.
November 23, 1892.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

President _ _ __ _ _

W. G. Elliott. _ _.

Wilmington, N. C.

Vice-President

Secretary-Treasurer

Auditor

General Manager

Henry Walters

James F. Post, Jr

W. A. Riach

Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.

General Superintendent

Superintendent Transportation

Traffic Manager

Assistant General Freight Agent

E. Borden

T. M. Emerson

H. W. Emerson

64

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Name.

TERMINALS.

Milesof

Line for

Each Road

Named.

Milesof
Line for
Each Class
of Roads
Named.

From

To

Wilmington

Rocky Mount

Halifax _ _ ___

162.00

16.00
85.00
116.17
22.00
19.00
13.00
25.00

Scotland Neck Branch __.

Wilson and Fayetteville Branch-

Wilson _ .

South Carolina Line
Smithfleld

Nashville Branch _.

Rocky Mount

Clinton .

Spring Hope

Clinton Branch __ . __

Washington Branch

A. & R. Junction—
Goldsboro _ __

Washington

296.17
1.07
1.40

.68
.12
.20
.18
.25
.50

Rooky Mount Mills at

Car. Rice Mill Company at

Rocky Mount

Mitchell's Mill track „ _

Total

300.57

162.00

CAPITAL STOCK.

Number of shares authorized- common 30,000

with right to increase.
Par value of shares $ 100 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 3,000,000 00

Dividends declared during year— amount 200,000 00

Rate of interest, 8 per cent, on $2,500,000.

MANNER OF PAYMENT FOR CAPITAL STOCK.

Number of shares issued during year for cash— common 5,000

('ash realized on amount issued during year 3 579,100 00

Total number of shares issued 30,000

WILMINGTON AND WELDON RAILROAD COMPANY.

65

FUNDED DEBT.

MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.

Time.

Amount of

Authorized

Issue.

Amount
Outstanding.

Cash Realized

on Amount

Issued.

Class of Bond or
Obligation.

Date

of

Issue.

When
Due.

Amount
Issued.

1867

1885

1888

1887

1897

$ 936,000 00
3,064,000 00

$ 936,000 00
3,000,000 00

$ 936,000 00
3,000,000 00

$ 936,000 00
3,182,034 34

General First Mortgage __

1935

W. & W. Special Treas-
urer's Certificates

W. & W. Certificates of
Indebtedness

1937

$4,000,000 00
380,000 00

2,500,000 00

$3,936,000 00 ! $3,936,000 00
380,000 00 380,000 00

2,500,000 00 2,500,000 00

$4,118,034 34
380,000 00

$2,880,000 00

$2,880,000 00 $2,880,000 00

$ 380,000 00

Grand Total— _ _ _

$6,880,000 00

$6,816,000 00 ! S6.816.O0O 00

$1,498,034 34

Interest.

Class of Bond or Obligation.

Rate

Per

Cent.

When Pay'ble

Amount

Accrued

During Year.

Amount

Paid

During Year.

Gold Interest _ _ __

7
5

6

7

Jan. & July.

May & Nov.
April & Nov.

$ 65,520 00
150,000 00

$ 65,520 00
150,000 00

General First Mortgage .__ __ . _

W. & W. Special Treasurer's Certificates

$215,520 00
22,800 CO
175,000 00

$215,520 00
22,800 00
175,000 00

$197,800 00

$197,800 00

Grand Total _

$413,320 00

$413,320 00

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Am't Issued.

Amount
Outstanding.

Interest.

Class of debt.

Amo't Accrued
During Year.

Amount Paid
During Year.

Mortgage Bonds. _ .

$3,936,000 00
2,880,000 00

$3,936,000 00
2,880,000 00

$ 215,520 00
197,800 00

$ 215,520 00
197,800 00

Certificates of Indebtedness

Total _ _.

$6,816,000 00

$6,816,000 00

$ 413,320 00

$ 413,320 00

66

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

Cash and*Current Assets Available for
Payment of Current Liabilities.

Cash

Bills Receivable

Due from Agents

Net Traffic Balances]due from other
Companies

Total

$539,346 68

2,938 00

52,195 09

186,172 95

$780,652 72

Current Liabilities Accrued to and
Including June 30, 1892.

Loans and Bills Payable

$ 450,000 00

Audited Vouchers and Accounts ..

20,434 89

50,464 75
1,918 50

Dividends not Called for _ __.

Matured Interest Coupons Unpaid
(including Coupons due July 1)__

110,060 63

Miscellaneous

2,642 50

Balance— Cash Assets

145,131 45

Total

$ 780,652 72

RECAPITULATION.

FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Capital Stock :

Total amount outstanding $2,500,000 00

Apportionment— to railroads 2,500,000 00

Bonds :

Total amount outstanding 6,816,000 00

Apportionment— to railroads 6,816,000 00

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

EXPENDITURES DURING YEAR NOT INCLUDED IN OPERATING EXPENSES.

Construction :

Right-of-way $ 47,180 63

Other real estate 10,000 00

Fences 2,933 67

Grading and bridge and culvert masonry 572,097 61

Bridges and trestles 255,000 00

Rails 656,198 29

Ties 205,275 24

Other superstructure 228,239 72

Buildings, furniture and fixtures 158,609 34

Shop machinery and tools 20,000 00

Engineering expenses 31,980 54

Wharfing, etc 10,608 53

Sidings and yard extensions 150,000 00

Terminal facilities and elevators 100,000 00

Other items 123,909 45

Total construction— $2,572,033 02

Equipment:

Locomotives $ 32,750 00

Passenger cars 31,890 00

Baggage, express and postal cars 5,012 00

Combination cars 4,166 00

Freight cars 70,456 00

Total equipment 144,304 00

Grand total cost construction, etc $2,716,337 02

Grand total cost construction, etc., to June 30, 1891 7,192,330 89

Grand total cost construction, etc., to June 30, 1892 $9,908,667 91

WILMINGTON AND WELDON RAILROAD COMPANY.

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INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross earnings from operation- _ __ _

$ 1,452,012 28
802,884 02

Less operating expenses __ __ __

Income from operation _ __

$ 20,079 02
164/35 15

$ 649,128 26

Dividends on stocks owned. -

Miscellaneous income less expenses. _

Income from other sources _

$ 413,320 00

28,015 77
21,284 79

184,914 17

$ 834,042 13

Deductions from Income:

Interest on funded debt accrued _

Interest on interest-bearing current liabilities accrued,

Taxes __ __ __ _ _

462,650 56

$ 371,391 87

Dividends, 8 per cent., common stock

200,000 00

Surplus from operations of year ending June 30, 1892

Surplus on June 30, 1891 [From "General Balance Sheet,''
1891 Report]. __ _ — . _

$ 171,391 87
1,031,314 35

Deductions for year__ __

$ 1,202,706 22
964,906 86

Surplus on June 30, 1892 [For entry on "General Balance
Sheet"]

$ 237,799 36

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EARNINGS TROM#OPEItATION.

Item.

Total
Receipts.

Deductions,

Account of

Repayments,

etc.

Actual
Earnings.

Passenger:

$ 411,543 80

$ 1,110 53

$ 870,018 19

$ 1,110 53

$ 6,093 91

$ 410,433 27
88,628 09

Mail _ . _ _. . _ - — - -

36,030 29

3,301 00

15,838 80

$ 554,231 45

Freight :

$ 6,093 91

8 863,954 28

$ 863,954 28
$ 1,418,185 73

31,072 34

2,754 21

$ 33,826 55

$ 1,452,012 28

Total passenger and freight earnings

Other Earnings from Operation :

Total gross earnings from operation — entire line

STOCKS OWNED.

A. C. L. Sleeping Car Trust $ 7,379 02

Westinghouse Air-B. Co 1,300 00

N. E. R. R., S. D. & T. Co., Trustee 11,400 00

Total $ 20,079 02

All of the above sold.

MISCELLANEOUS INCOME.

Rent of old rail, current interest, &c $ 71,800 44

Trustees of sinking fund 46,609 50

W. C. & A. lease 46,425 21

Total $ 164,835 15

WILMINGTON AND WELDON RAILROAD COMPANY.

69

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

Repairs of Roadway

Renewals of Rails

Renewals of Ties

Repairs of Bridges and Culverts —

Repairs of Fences, Road-crossings, Signs and Cattle
Guards

Repairs of Buildings

Repairs of Docks and Wharves

Repairs of Telegraph

Other expenses

Total

Maintenance of Equipment:

Repairs and renewals of Locomotives

Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars

Shop Machinery, Tools, etc

Other expenses

Total

Conducting Transportation :

Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Roundhouse-
men

Fuel for Locomotives

Water-supply for Locomotives

All other supplies for Locomotives

Wages of other Trainmen

All other train supplies

Wages of Switchmen, Flagmen, and Watchmen-
Expense of Telegraph, including Train Dispatchers
and Operators

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks, and Laborers

Station supplies

Switching Charges-Balance

Loss and Damage

Injuries to persons

Other expenses

Total

Chargeable to Chargeable to

Passenger I Freignt

Traffic. Traffic.

$ 61,2 8 40

1,500 00

19,615 50

21,524 12

686 74

9,941 67

84 30

8 20

482 60

$ 115,081 54

$ 27,444 15

12,738 27

19,949 21

6,888 69

23 63

$ 67,043 95

$ 26,025 97
51,627 63
1,743 41
2,924 50
19,670 56
6,948 45
4,912 65

8,299 05

30,119 22

2,849 95

14 97

2,295 56

2,742 51

959 32

$ 61,238 40

1,500 00

19,615 50

21,524 12

686 75
9,941 68

84 30

8 19

482 60

Total.

$ 115,081 54

$ 161,133 75

$ 27,444 14

12,738 28

19,949 22

6,888 70

23 63

S 122,476 80

3,000 00

39,231 01

43,048 24

1,373 49

19,883 35

168 60

16 39

965 20

$ 230,163

$ 54,888 29

25,476 55

39,898 43

13,777 39

47 26

$ 67,043 97 $ 134,087 92

$ 37,635 39
51,627 64
1,743 41
2,924 50
25,553 34
6,948 44
4,912 65

8,299 05

30,119 22

2,849 95

14 97

5,229 71

1,831 29

959 32

$ 180,148

63,661 34
103,255 27
3,486 82
5,849 00
45,123 90
13,896 89
9,825 30

16,598 10
60,238 44
5,699 90
29 94
7,525 27
4,073 80
1,918 64

$ 341,282 63

70

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.
OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

Genekal Expenses:

Salaries of officers

Salaries of clerks

General office expenses and supplies-
Agencies, including salaries and rent-.

Advertising

Insurance

Expense of traffic associations

Rents for tracks, yards and terminals .

Legal expenses

Stationery and printing

Other general expenses

Total

Recapitulation of Expenses:
Maintenance of way and structures.

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

General expenses

Grand Total

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable to
Freight
Traffic.

Total.

$ 12,987 49

$ 12,987 48

8 25,974 97

7,257 65

7,257 64

14,515 29

2,467 87

2,467 88

4,935 75

7,142 37

6,852 61

13,994 98

2,803 20

721 33

3,524 53

1,335 38

1,335 38

2,670 76

537 94

573 93

1,075 87

2,314 85

4,789 73

7,104 58

4,255 21

4,255 21

8,510 42

5,844 56

5,844 55

11,689 11

1,677 06

1,677 07

3,354 13

$ 48,623 58

$ 48,726 81

$ 97,3,50 39

$ 115,081 54

$ 115.081 54

$ 230,163 08

67,013 95

67,043 97

134,087 92

161,133 75

180,148 88

341,282 63

48,623 58

48,726 81

97,350 39

$ 391,882 82

8 411,001 20

ft 802,884 02

Percentage of expenses to earnings, entire line, 55 per cent.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.

Assets.

June 30, 1892.

Year Ending June 30, 1892.

Total.

Total.

Increase.

Decrease.

[Cost of Road. _ ___ "}

$ 9,908,667 91
780,652 72

ft 2,716,337 02

$ 7,192,330 89

( Cost of Equipment j

954,189 50

343,522 50

939,870 24

1,117,401 22

$ 954,189 50
343,522 50

1,117,401 22

Grand Total.

810,347,314 35

$10,689,320 63

$ 342,006 28

$

Liabilities.

$ 2,500,000 00
6,816,000 00

3,000,000 00

6,816,000 00

635,521 27

237,799 36

$10,689,320 63

500,000 00

Funded Debt

635,521 27

1,031,314 35
$10,347,314 35

793,514 99

Grand Total

$ 342,00a 28

WILMINGTON AND WELDON RAILROAD COMPANY.

71

ROADS BUILT SINCE JUNE 30, 1891.
Fayetteville to Rowland, 42.5 miles. Washington Branch, 25 miles.

CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, Etc.

Southern Express Company. United States Government. Pullman Palace Car Company
Western Union Telegraph Company.

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation— Gold interest general first mortgage. What road mortgaged—
Main Line and Branches, 462.57 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, $14,713.44. What
equipment mortgaged— All. What income mortgaged— None. What securities mortgaged —
None.

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

Number.

Total
No. Days
Worked

Total
Yeariy Com-
pensation.

Average

Daily

Com'nsa'n

General officers, ] (

> A proportion of <
General office clerks, J (

16
49
61

121
43
58
&5
84
29
57

121
60

407
28
27
38

$ 24,252 12
13,861 71
32,801 88
40,894 46
58,918 08
20,021 28
29,630 04
25,059 59
24,195 36
33,898 08

55.211 34

31.212 20
71,401 90

8,402 00
9.893 00
11,001 24

$- — -

Station agents __ __

21,960
43,560
15,480
20,880
12,600
30,210
10,440
20,520
43,560
21,600
146,520
10,080
9,720
13,680

1 49

Other station men _ _

93

Enginemen _ .

3 87

Firemen _ __ __

95

Conductors

Other trainmen

2 35

82

Machinists.. _ ___ _

2 31

Carpenters ___ . _

1 65

Other shopmen ___ _

1 26

Section foremen _ „_„_.___ _. _ _

1 44

Other trackmen ______ _

48

Switchmen, flagmen, and watchmen __

83

Telegraph operators and dispatchers.

1 01

All other employees and laborers

80

Total (including "General Officers'') N. Carolina

1,224

$490,654 28

Distribution of Above:
General administration

$ 38,113 83
131,910 34
113,304 78
207,325 33

Maintenance of way and structures

Maintenance of equipment

Total (including "General officers")— N. Carolina

$490,654 28

72

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

Column for Ton-
nage, number
Passengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Dollars.

Cts.

Mills

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

Number of passengers carried one mile. . __ _.

382,831

18,035,169

47.1

Average distance carried

Total passenger revenue _ . _

410,433

27

Average amount received from each passenger _

1

07

Average receipts per passenger per mile ._ __ -

02

275

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile .

02

172

Total passenger earnings.- _

554,231

45

Passenger earnings per mile of road._ .

1,199

63

Passenger earnings per train mile . _ _„

83

5

Freight Traffic:

Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue-
Number of tons carried one mile

472,833
46,198,878

Average distance haul of one ton

Total freight levenue. _ ._ _

97.4

863,954

28

Average amount received for each ton of freight

1

82

7

01

87

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile

. _

88

Total freight earnings.- - _ .

_

863,954

28

Freight earnings per mile of road - . -

1,870

03

Freight earnings per train mile . _ .

1

68

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue _

1,274,387

55

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road

2,758

41

Passenger and freight earnings

1,418,185

73

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road

3,069

66

Gross earnings from operation _. _ _

1,452,012

28

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road

3,142

88

Expenses- _- .. _ - .. _.

802,884

02

Expenses per mile of road. _- .

1,737

84

Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains _. __ -

491,317

446,168

Miles run by mixed trains _ .

94,420

Total mileage trains earning revenue ._ _

1,031,095 "

122,981

Miles run by construction and other trains

110,204

1,265,090

WILMINGTON AND WELDON RAILROAD COMPANY.

73

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.— Continued.

Mileage of loaded freight cars— north or east 3,344,640

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west 3,154,273

Mileage of empty freight cars— north or east 793,541

Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west 1,066,630

Average number of freight cars in train 21.03

Average number of loaded cars in train 16.01

Average number of empty cars in train 4.93

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.
[COMPANY'S MATERIAL EXCLUDED.]

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons. Per Cent.

Peoducts of Agriculture:

Grain

2,220

12,566

14,786

3.12

Flour

1,840

12,548

14,388

3.03

Other mill products ._ _ _ _

574

5,606

6,180

1 20

Hay __ __-•-_. _ _ .

771

3,602
2,180

4,373

.92

Tobacco __ __ _. _

4,413

6,593
30.662

1 28

Cotton . _ _

20,980
7,615

9,682
44,752

21,098
5,028

6 28

52,367
21,098
5,028

12 09

4 36

1 02

Products of Animals:

Live stock. . _ _

584
1,010

533

9,211

439

1,117

10,221

2,268

14

451

.23

Dressed meats _ _ __

2.06

Poultry, game and fish

1,829

10

181

.47

Wool. _ _ .

4

270

Hides and leather ___

.08

Fertilizers _ _ - _„

15,121

21,748

36,860

7.99

Products of Mines:

Anthracite coal __ -__ - _")

962

1
284

10,973

300

688

11,935

301
972

Bituminous coal _ _ . __ __ _j

2.52

Ores and iron __

.05

Stone, sand and other like articles

.15

Products of Forest:

85,516

56,112

141,628

29 89

Tonnage carried forward

74

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT— Continued.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons. Per Cent.

Manufactures :

Tonnage brought forward—

1

Petroleum and other oils

Sugar

949

258

15,973

.546

8,239
2,902
1,452
3,446
8,293
4,716

891
1,384
4,712
1,314

361
25.967

4,968

9,188 1.93
3,160 .66
17,425 3.69

Other castings and machinery

Bar and sheet metal— .

2,388

6,622
195
287
723

1,062
842

9,437

3,655

10,681
11,338
1,086
1,671
5,435
2,376
1,203
35,404

8,623

2.32

2.49

.20

.30

1.09

49

Cement, brick, and lime _

Agricultural implements __ __ _ _ _.

Wagons, carriages, tools, etc . __ -

Wines, liquors and beers . __

Household goods and furniture _ _ _

Ice . _ _

25

Merchandise. _.

7 40

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above

1.75

Total tonnage— North Carolina

186,848

285,985

472,833

100.00

ASSESSMENT OF RAILROAD PROPERTY.

75

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Item.

Number

Added

During

Year.

Total
Number
at end of

Year.

Equipment with
Train Brake.

Equipment

Fitted with

Automatic

Coupler.

No.

Kind.

No.

Kind.

Locomotives :

Passenger

Freight

"1

3

52

40 Westinghouse

28
3
15

4

Leased

-J

Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Westinghouse

Westinghouse
Westinghouse

Westinghouse

Cars in Passenger Service:
First-class Passenger Cars _

6
1
2

28
4
15

4

28
3
14

4
49

551

Janney.
Janney.
Janney.

Janney.

Combination Passenger Cars

Baggage, Express and Postal Cars.
Other Cars in Passenger service-

Total. _ - .

9
113

51

907

330

10

71

59

724

202
2

Janney.

Janney.
Janney.
Janney.

Cars in Freight Service :

Stock Cars _ _ _

Coal Cars, Log Cars

21

Total _ _

1,318

64
5
19
49

4
604

928

6
3
10

Janney.

Janney.
Janney.

Cars in Company's Service :

Gravel Cars _ _

Caboose Cars __ __ _______

Other Road Cars — Shanty.

1

1

Total

137
1,506

19 Janney.

Cars Contributed to Fast Freight
Line Service

143

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line in Use.

Line Represen-
ted by Capital
Stock.

Line of
Proprie-
tary
Compa-
nies.

Total
Mileage
Opera-

New
Line
Con-
structed

Raids.

Main
Line.

Bra'ches

and
Spurs.

Year.

Iron.

Steel.

162.00
42.18

300.57

462.57

462.57 67-20

24.80
38.41

437.77

Miles of yard track and sidings..

42.18

3.77

Total mileage operated (all tracks)

204.18

300.57

462.57

504.75 j 67.20

63.21

441.54

76

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

MILEAGE - Continued.

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

North Carolina— Line represented by capital stock, main line 162

Branches and spurs 300.57

Line of proprietary companies 432.57

Total mileage, excluding trackage rights 504.75

Rails— iron 24.80

Steel '_ 441.54

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.

New Ties Laid During Year:

Steel, tons 659,338

Weight per yard, pounds 70

Average price per ton at distributing point $ 32 20

New Ties Laid During Year:

Pine 113,947

Average price at distributing point 80 cts.

CONSUMPTION OP FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal-
Anthra-
cite.
Tons.

Wood-
Soft.
Cords.

Total Fuel

Consum'd.

Tons.

Miles
Run.

Average
Pounds
Consum'd
per Mile.

10,288
12,067
1,758

4,893

7,951

533

4,001

12,724.5
16,042.5
2,024.5
2,000.5

598,379
509,738
127,527
109,982

42.4

Freight _ _ .

63.0

Switching

31.7
36.4

Total

24,113

17,378

32,802.0

1,345,626

Average cost at distributing points

$ 3 00

$ 1 60

ASSESSMENT OF RAILROAD PROPERTY.

77

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.

Employees.

Kind of Accident.

Trainmen.

Switchmen.
Flagmen and
Watchmen.

Other
Employees.

Total.

•

Killed.1 Injured.

Killed.

Injured.

Killed.

Injured.

Killed.

Injured.

Coupling & uncoupl'g

Falling from trains and

1

23

3
3

1
3

1

26

•

4

3

3

7

1

3

3

1

10

_

Total

1

32 | 1

3

11

2

46

Passengers.

Others.

Kind of Accident.

Trespassing.

Not
Trespassing.

Total.

Killed.

Injured.

Killed.

Injured.

Killed.

Injured.

Killed.

In j ured.

7
7
2

1

1
4

1

7

3

1

1

Total

1

16

5

3

1

8

1

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Bridges— Iron 22

Aggregate length, feet 16,796%

Minimum length, feet 187

Wooden 2

Aggregate length, feet 187

Minimum length, feet 187

Maximum length, feet 222

Trestles 147

Aggregate length, feet 68,445

Minimum length, feet 86

Maximum length, feet 917

Overhead highway crossings— Bridges 2

Gauge of track, four feet nine inches. Miles, 462.57.

78

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

ALBEMARLE AND RALEIGH RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The Albemarle and Raleigh Railroad Company was organized December 22, 1873, under laws
State of North Carolina, as Seaboard and Raleigh Railroad Company; amended February 16,
1874, January 30, 1883, and name changed to Albemarle and Raleigh Railroad Company, February
7, 1883.

The purpose of this company was to construct and operate a railway from some point at or
near the City of Raleigh, to some point on the Roanoke river, in the county of Martin, with
authority to purchase the Williamston and Tarboro Railroad, with al*L its lights, franchises
privileges and immunities.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term.

H. Walters

Wilmington, N. C _

November 23, 1892

\V. T. Walters .

Baltimore, Md

November 23 1892

Baltimore, Md __ _ __ _

November 23, 1892.

John F. Divine. _ _ _

Wilmington, N. C . _ _ _

November 23, 1892.

Donald McRae _

Wilmington, N. C -

November 23, 1892.

W. G Elliott _.

Wilmington, N. C

November 23, 1892.

J. P. McCay _

Baltimore, Md _ _ _

November 23, 1892.

OFFICERS.

Title.

President

Secretary - Treasurer

Auditor

General Manager

General Superintendent

Superintendent of Telegraph

Traffic Manager

Assistant General Freight Agent.—

Name.

H.Walters

James F. Post, J

W. A. Riach.

John R. Kenly.
John F. Divine.

E. Borden

T. M. Emerson.
H. M. Emerson

Location of Office.

Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Albemarle and Raleigh Railroad, from Tarboro to Plymouth, 54 miles.

ASSESSMENT OF RAILROAD PROPERTY. 79

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital Stock, Common (shares) 6,-500

Par value of shares $ 100 00

Total par value authorized 650,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 650,000 00

Dividends declared during year None.

Total number of shares issued for cash— common 6,500

Total cash realized SS-50,000 00

FUNDED DEBT.

MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.
Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage. Date of issue, 1887.

Amount of authorized issue §650,000 00

Amount issued 6-50,000 00

Amount outstanding 650,000 00

Rate of interest, 6 per cent., payable January and July.

Amount of interest accrued during year 39,000 00

Amount of interest paid during year 39,000 00

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.

Cash , $ 15,483 63

Due from agents 886 69

Net traffic balances due from other companies 1,419 17

Balance current liabilities 437,259 13

Total $455,018 62

LIABILITIES.

Loans and bills payable $144,037 05

Audited vouchers and accounts 13 50

Wages and salaries 1,416 92

Net traffic balances due to other companies 14,975 60

Matured interest coupons unpaid (including coupons due July 1) 294,605 55

Total 1455,048 62

80

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

RECAPITULATION.
FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Total Amount
Outstanding.

Apportionment

Amount per Mieb
of Road.

To Railroads.

Miles.

Amount.

Capital Stock _ _ __ _ _

$ 650,000 00
650,000 00

$ 650,000 00
650,000 00

56

$11,607 14
11,607 14

Bonds

56

Total

$ 1,300,000 00

$ 1,300,000 00

$23,214 28

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Total cost to June 30, 1891 $1,492,258 08

Total cost to June 30, 1892 1,492,258 08

Cost per mile 26,647 46

INCOME ACCOUNT.
FOR ROADS MAKING OPERATING REPORTS.

Gross Earnings from Operation

Less Operating Expenses

Income from Operation

Total Income

Deductions from Income :

Taxes

1892, [For Entry on

Deficit on June 3
Balance Sheet,"

General

$ 59,584 50

57,566 77

$ 2,017 73

$ 2,017 73

$ 2,017 73

$ 245,001 05

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Passenger :

Actual earnings— Total passenger revenue $ 14,395 77

2,917 84

524 61

98 03

Mail

Express

Extra baggage and storage-

Total passenger earnings $ 17,936 25

Freight :

Actual earnings— Total freight revenue $ 38,734 62

Total freight earnings $ 38,734 62

Total passenger and freight earnings 1 56,670 87

Other Earnings from Operation:

Actual earnings— Car mileage, balance $ 2,414 86

Telegraph companies 498 77

Total other earnings $ 2,913 63

Total gross eai-nings from operation— North Carolina $ 59,584 50

ALBEMARLE AND RALEIGH RAILROAD COMPANY.

81

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

Total.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

$ 2,774 06

$ 8,322 19

$ 11,096 25

Renewals of Ties

1,618 63

4,855 92

0,474 55

Repairs of Bridges and Culverts

2,850 78

8,552 37

11,403 15

Repairs of Fences, Road-crossings, Signs and
Cattle Guards _ ____ -

48 85

146 57

195 42

412 47

1,237 41

1,619 88

173 16

519 48

692 64

Total

$ 7,877 95

$ 23,633 94

$ 31,511 89

Maintenance of Equipment:'

Repairs and renewals of Locomotives

$ 155 99

467 97

$ 623 96

1,302 60

1,302 60

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars

712 39

712 39

Total . -

8 1,458 59

$ 1,180 36

$ 2,638 95

Conducting Transportation :

Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Roundhouse-

$ 290 70
1.063 42

$ 2,623 71
3,190 25

$ 2,914 41

Fuel for Locomotives

4,253 67

Water-supply for Locomotives

137 64

412 94

550 58

All other supplies for Locomotives

91 22

273 66

364 88

Wages of other Trainmen

464 66

1,947 54

2,412 20

95 19

285 58

380 77

Wages of Switchmen, Flagmen and Watchmen

150 36

351 09

501 45

Expense of Telegraph, including Train Dis-

362 11

1,086 12
3,623 60

1,448 23
4,831 46

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks and Laborers-

1,207 86

Station supplies __ _

37 89

113 69

151 58

Loss and Damage ._

180 58

364 66

545 24

Injuries to persons _

4 33

18 17

22 50

Other expenses

5 20

15 60

20 80

Total- ._ _ _

$ 4,091 16

$ 14,306 61

$ 18,397 77

General, Expenses :

Salaries of Officers— _

$ 267 61

$ 802 83
407 12
168 78

$ 1,070 44
576 16

Salaries of Clerks _

169 04
56 25

General Office Expe»ses and Supplies

225 03

Agencies, including Salaries and Rent...

1 60

2 79

4 39

Insurance

78 40

235 20

313 60

Expense of Traffic Associations

90
150 00

2 70
450 00

3 60

Expense of Stock Yards and Elevators .

600 00

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BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES -Continued.

Item.

Chargeable to Chargeable
Passenger 1 to Freight
Traffic. Traffic.

Total.

General Expenses:

$ 303 11 $ 909 31

251 87 755 63

1 24 3 75

$ 1,212 45

1,007 50

4 99

Total _ _ - _ _ __

$ 1,280 02 * 3.738 14

$ 5,018 16 •

Recapitulation of Expenses :

Maintenance of Way and Structures

Maintenance of Equipment

Conducting Transportation

$ 3,877 95
1,458 59
4,091 16
1,280 02

$ 23,633 94

1,180 36

14,306 61

3,738 14

$ 31,511 09
2,638 95
18,397 77
£.018 16

Grand total

$ 10,707 72

f 42,859 45

$ 57,566 77

Percentage of expenses to earnings, entire line, 96 per cent.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.

Assets.

June 30, 1892.

Total.

Total.

f Cost of Road - ")

1

S 1,492,2:8 08

$ 1,492,258 08

Cash and current assets —

17,789 49

193,037 72

Profit and loss

Grand Total — —

245,001 05

$ 1,685,295 80

$ 1,755,048 62

Liabilities.

$ 650,000 00

Capital Stock

$ 650,000 00

650,000 00

385,295 80

650,000 00

455,018 62

Grand Total

$ 1,685,295 80

$ 1,755,048 62

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage. What road mortgaged— from Tarboro to Ply-
mouth, 56 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, $11,607.14. What equipment mort-
gaged—All.

ALBEMARLE AND RALEIGH RAILROAD COMPANY.

83

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

Total I Total Average

Number. No. Days Yearly Com-] Daily

Worked I pensation. j Corapen'n

General officers |

General office clerks

Station agents

Other station men

Section foremen I

Other trackmen I

Total (including "General Officers")— N. Carolina

Distribution of Above :
General administration

Maintenance of way and structures

Conducting transportation

Total (including "General Officers'^— N. Carolina

2,880
1,080
2,520
11,520

115

819 87 I 9-

I

311 03 I— .

3,600 00
1,140 00
2,776 80
7,170 00

$ 15,817 70

$ 1,130 90
9,946 80
4,740 00

$ 15,817 70

1 25
1 05
1 10

(52

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BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

Column for Ton-
nage, number

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Dollars.

Cts.

Mills

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue-

No record.

Number of passengers carried one mile

No record.

No record.

Total passenger revenue • - _

14,395

77

Average amount received from each passenger

Average receipts per passenger per mile

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile
Total passenger eai'nings _ _ __ _ .

No record.

No record.

17,936

25

Passenger earnings per mile of road _ .

320
1

24
19

Passenger earnings per train mile . - _

.

Freight Traffic:

Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue

No record

Total freight revenue ._ . .

No record ..

Average amount received for each ton of freight. _

No record _ _ _

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile. . _.

No record __ _ __.

38,734
691

62

Freight earnings per mile of road __ . _ _ _ .

Freight earnings per train mile. . . __ . _ .

85

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue _____________

53,130

39

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road-

948

93

Passenger and freight earnings __

56,670

87

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road. .

1,011
59,584

1,064
57,566

99

Gross earnings from operation _

50

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road _

01

77

Expenses per mile of road

1,027

97

Train Mileage :

60,229

Total mileage trains earning revenue.

60,229

1,320

Miles run by construction and other trains

Grand total train mileage .

61,549

ALBEMARLE AND RALEIGH RAILROAD COMPANY.

85

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE. —Continued.

Item.

Train Mileagb :
Mileage of loaded freight cars— north or east
Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west
Mileage of empty freight cars— north or east.
Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west

Average number of freight cars in train

Average number of loaded cars in train

Average number of empty cars in train

Column for Ton-
nage, number
Passengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

115,851

70,625

36,752

71,138

49.2

37.0

12.2

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Dollars

Cts.

Mills

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Item.

Total No.

at end of

Year.

Equipment Fitted

with Train

Brake.

Equipment Fitted

with Automatic

Coupler.

No.

Kind.

No.

Kind.

Locomotives :

Passenger ^

Freight !

Switching [

Leased J

3

1

Westinghouse

Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Westinghouse

Cars in Passenger Service:

2

1
2
5

41
40

2
1

2
5

2
1
2

Janney.
Janney.
Janney.

Combination passenger cars

Total — _ __

5

25
23

Janney.

Janney.
Janney.

Cars in Freight Service:

Flat cars

Total

81

48

Janney.

86

53

Janney.

MILEAGE.

MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line represented by capital stock, main line— miles of single track__ 56.00

Miles of yard track and sidings— main line 3.99

Total mileage operated (all tracks)— main line 59.99

Rails— iron, miles of single track 32.00

Rails— steel 24.00

86 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.

New Ties Laid Duking Year:

Pine and oak 8,530

Average price at distributing point 30 cts.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Soft wood, cords 1,600

Total fuel consumed, tons 800

Miles run 45,000

Average pounds consumed per mile 35.5-9

Average cost at distributing point, estimated $ 1 80

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.
Employees :

At stations, injured 1

Passengers :

At stations, injured 1

Other causes, injured [trespassing] 2

Total 4

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.
Bridges :

Stone None.

Iron None.

Wooden 1

Length (feet) . 200

Combination None.

Gauge of track, four feet nine inches, 56 miles.

CHERAW AND SALISBURY RAILROAD COMPANY.

87

CHERAW AND SALISBURY RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

Chartered in 1857 for a term of ninety-nine years, by Act ratified the 2d day of February, 1857

The Cheraw and Salisbury Railroad Company was organized in December, 1857, under laws
of South Carolina and North Carolina; amended December, 1861, and December, 1868; name
changed by latter amendment; originally Cheraw and Coal Fields.

Road opened in 1880.

By Act ratified 16th day of December, 1868, changing the name of said corporation, it was
allowed five years from said 16th day of December, 1868, to complete its road to the crossing of
the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad (now the Carolina Central), and five addi"
tional years thereto to complete the extension authorized by said Act, to such point on the
North Carolina Railroad at or near Salisbury as might be selected by said Company.

The Ordinance of the State Convention, ratified the 10th day of March, 1862, provided that
the Cheraw and Coal Fields Railroad Company should complete its road to the Coal Fields, in
Chatham County, within five years after the close of the war, or forfeit its charter.

ORGANIZATION.

DIRECTORS.

A. F. Ravenel Charleston, S. C.

W. T. Walters Baltimore, Md.

H. Walters Baltimore, Md.

W. G. Elliott Wilmington, N. C.

J. F. Divine Wilmington,*N. C.

B. F. Newcomer Baltimore, Md.

W. C. Coker Darlington, S. C.

James A. Leak Wadesboro, N. C.

A. Corall Wadesboro, N. C.

C. Kallock Wadesboro, N. C.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

A. F. Ravenel -

Charleston, S. C.

Vice-President _ _ _

H. Walters

J. H. Mclver .

Wilmington, N. C.

Secretary-Treasurer.

Cheraw, S. C.

Auditor _._.___

W. A. Riach „

Wilmington, N. C.

General Manager _ _ _

J. R. Kenly ._ . _ _ .

Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.

Chief Engineer _ __ . __ _

B. R. Dunn

J. F. Divine -

Wilmington, N. C.

T. M. Emerson

Wilmington, N. C.

Assistant General Freight Agent _ _

Wilmington, N. C.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Cheraw and Salisbury Railroad Company, from Cheraw to Wadesboro, 26 miles.

88

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Par value of shares (common) $ 50 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 599,250 00

Total number of shares issued (common) 11,985 00

FUNDED DEBT.
MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.

Time.

Amount of

Authorized

Issued.

Amount
Issued.

Amount
Outstanding.

Cash Realized

on Amount

Issued.

Class of Bond ok
Obligation.

P
1879

a 6

1910
1892

First Mortgage.

$ 160,000 00

$ 160,000 00
21,595 00

$ 160,000 00
21,595 00

$ 160,000 00

Cer. of Indebtedness.

Grand total _. _.

$ 160,000 00

$ 181,595 00

$ 181,595 00

$ 160,000 00

Interest.

Class of Bond or Obligation.

R t When
ttaie. payabie.

Amount

Accrued

During Year.

Amount

Paid During

Year.

First Mortgage _

7 Apr. & Oct.

7 . -_ .

$ 11,200 00
1,511 65

None.

Certificate of Indebtedness _ _

None.

Grand total__

$ 12,711 65

1

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage Bonds— Amount issued $ 181,595 00

Amount outstanding 181,595 00

Amount of interest accrued during year 12,711 65

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.

Due from agents $ 2,203 75

Net traffic balances due from other companies 13,403 75

Balance current liabilities : 54,457 03

Total

LIABILITIES.

Net traffic balances due to other companies $ 150 76

Matured interest coupons unpaid (including coupons due July 1)__ 69,913 77

Total

J 70,064 53

70,064 53

CHERAW AND SALISBURY RAILROAD COMPANY.

89

RECAPITULATION.
FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Total Amount
Outstanding.

Amount Per Mile of Road.

Account.

Miles.

Amount.

$ 599,250 00
181,995 00

26
26

$ 23,048 08

6,984 42

Total _

$ 780,845 00

$ 30,032 50

FOR MILEAGE OPERATED (TRACKAGE RIGHTS EXCLUDED), THE OPERATIONS
OF WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THE INCOME ACCOUNT.

Name of Road.

Cheraw and Salisbury Railroad-

Capital
Stock

Funded
Debt.

Current
Liabilities

Total.

Amount per
Mile of Road.

Miles. ; Amount.

$ 599,250 00

$ 181,595 00

$ 54,457 03

$ 835,302 03

26 $ 32,127 00

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Total cost to June 30, 1891 $ 783,840 45

Total cost to June 30, 1892 783,840 45

Cost per mile 30,147 71

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross Earnings from Operation

$

22,281 72
19,492 73

$

Less Operating Expenses

Income from Operation _

$

2,788 99
12,711 65

Total Income _

2 788 99

Deductions from Income:
Interest on Funded Debt Accrued _

$

_____

Total Deductions from Income

'

12,711 65

Deficit _. __

$

9,922 66

ine 30, 1892

balance Sheet,'

' 1891

Deficit from Operations of Year ending J

Deficit on June 30, 1891, [From " General I
Report] __ _ _

$

9,922 66
41 538 92

" General

Balance

Deficit on June 30, 1892, [for entry on
Sheet"]. ._ _ .__

$

51,461 58

90

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EARNINGS FEOM OPERATION- Entire Line.

Passenger :

Total passenger revenue $ 4,350 70

Mail 1,394 16

Express , 280 74

Extra baggage and storage 39 75

Other items 296 50

Total passenger earnings $ 6,361 85

Freight:

Actual earnings— Total freight revenue $ 15,786 26

Total freight earnings 8 15,786 26

Total passenger and freight earnings 8 22,148 11

Other Earnings from Operation :

Actual earnings— Telegraph companies $ 133 61

Total other earnings 8 133 61

Total gross earnings from operation— Entire line $ 22,281 72

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Grand total chargeable to passenger traffic $ 7,797 09

Grand total chargeable to freight traffic 11,695 64

Grand total 8 19,492 73

Percentage of expenses to earnings, entire line, 87 per cent.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.

Assets.

June 30, 1892.

Year Ending June 30, 1892.

Total.

Total.

Increase.

Decrease.

8 783,840 45

Cost of Road.

8 783,840 45
15,607 50
51,461,58

8_ - _

12,667 75

2,939 75

9,922 6S

41,538 92

Grand Total

Liabilities.
Capital Stock

Funded Debt _ . -

8 838,047 12

$ 850,909 53

8 12,862 41

8 599,250 00
181,595 00

$ 599,250 00
181,095 00
70,064 53

$

57,202 12

12,862 41
$ 12,862 41

Grand Total.

$838,047 12

8 850,909 53

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation— C. & S. R. R. Co. What road mortgaged— From Cheraw to Wades-
boro, 26 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, $6,984.42.

CHER AW AND SALISBURY RAILROAD COMPANY.

91

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Column for Ton-
nage, number .
Passengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Item.

Dollars.

Cts.

Mills

PASSENGER TRAFFIC:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

10 022

191,920
19

Average distance carried

4,350

70

43

41

02

26

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile .

04

06

6,361

85

214

69

43

85

Freight Traffic:

Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue-
Number of tons carried one mile

12,827

276,651

21

Total freight le venue.. _ ___ . .. -

15,786

26

Average amount received for each ton of freight-

1

23

05

706

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile !

02

801

Total freight earnings ___________ ______

15,786

26

Freight earnings per mile of road __ - - - J

607

16

Freight earnings per train mile ______

1

2

8

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue _ _ __ _ _ _ _

20,136

96

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road

774

49

Passenger and freight earnings. .

22,148

11

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road _ 1 _ __ _ _ _

851

85

Gross earnings from operation _ ___ _L_ _ _ ____

22,281

72

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road__ _ _ _ _

856

99

Expenses __

19,492

73

Expenses per mile of road. __ __ 1

749

72

Train Mieeage:

13,750

Miles run by freight trains

Miles run by mixed trains

13,075
3,025

i

29,850

Miles run by switching trains. _

Miles run by construction and other trains ._

394

_. _

Grand total train mileage. ._ _.

30,244

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BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE. — Continued.

Mileage of loaded freight cars— north or east 28,458

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west 20,175

Mileage of empty freight cars— north or east 9,492

Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west 9,068

Average number of freight cars in train 6

Average number of loaded cars in train 4

Average number of empty cars in train 2

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.
[COMPANY'S MATERIAL EXCLUDED.]

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight
Receiv'd from

Connecting
■ Roads and
Other Carriers

Whole Tons. Whole Tons

Products of Agriculture:

Grain

Flour

Other mill products

Hay

Tobacco

Cotton

Fruit and vegetables

Products of Animals:

Live stock

Dressed meats

Poultry, game and fish

Hides and leather

Fertilizers

Products of Mines:

Anthracite coal "]

Bituminous coal j

Stone, sand and other like articles

Products of Forest:

Lumber

Tonnage carried forward

11
2
5
1,001
3

10
91

1
1

481

161
597
181
3
5
705
206

43
339

6,181

36

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.'Per Cent.

16-5

605

142

5

10

2,308

209

53

430

6

1

6,662

(50

1.82

4.72

1.21

.03

.06

17.89

1.64

.41

3.35

.04

.01

51.94

.01
.04

CHER AW AND SALISBURY RAILROAD COMPANY.

93

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT— Continued.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Total, Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons. Per Cent.

Manufactures :

9

178
97

187 1.46

97 .76

81
17

1
17

4
28

1

16
91

47

2 83 .67

Other castings and machinery

368
63

191
11
35
24
90

473

332

385
64

208
15
53
25

106

564

379

3.00

.48

1.62

.09

.42

.15

Household goods and furniture

.82
4.49

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above

2.96

Total tonnage— North Carolina

2,554

10,273

12,827

100 00

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line in Use.

Line Represen-
ted by Capital
Stock.

Line of
Proprie-
tary
Compa-
nies.

New-
Total ! Line
Mileage Con-
Opera- structed
ted. During
j Year.

Rails.

Main
Line.

Bra'ches

and
Spurs.

Iron.

Steel.

Miles of single track

26.00
.91

26.00

26.00

Miles of yard track and sidings—

.91

.91

Total mileage operated (all tracks)

26 91

26.91 _____

.91

26.00

MILEAGE OF LINES BY STATES.

State.

South Carolina

North Carolina

Total mileage operated (single tracks)

Line

Repres'ted

by Capital

Stock.

Main Line

11.00
15.00

26.00

Total

Mileage,

Excluding

Trackage

Rights.

11.00
15.00

26.00

94 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.

New Ties Laid During Year:

Pine 2,743

Average price at distributing point 30 cts.

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.
Trainmen:

Coupling and uncoupling, injured 1

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

From Cheraw to Wadesboro, miles-. 26.00

Alignment— number of curves 34.00

Aggregate length of curved line, miles 6.69

Length of straight line, miles 19.31

Profile— length of level line, miles__i 3.70

Aggregate length of ascending grades, miles 15.84

Aggregate length of descending grades, miles 6.46

Gauge of track, four feet nine inches ; 26 miles.

PETERSBURG RAILROAD COMPANY

95

PETERSBURG RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTOKY.

The Petersburg Railroad Company was organized 1830, under laws of Virginia and North Car-
olina.

Original charter granted by Act of the General Assembly of the State of Virginia, passed Feb-
ruary 10, 1830, and by the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina at its session of 1830.
Amendatory Acts were passed by the Legislature of Virginia as follows : 1830, 1831, 1832, 1833, 1834,
1836, 1840 and 1843.

The charter expired by limitation in 1891. A renewal of the same was granted by the Legisla-
ture for two years, by Act ratified the 9th day of March, 1891. The Legislature refused to renew
for a longer period than two years, because the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Company
claims exemption from taxation, not only for its main line, but for its branch roads as well,
and had, in the meantime, become the owner by lease of the Petersburg Road. This right of
exemption from taxation was not acquiesced in by the Legislature, and suits are now pending
to subject the branch roads to taxation. In the meantime the Legislature, for these reasons,
thought it wise to renew the charter for only a short period.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of

Directors.

Post-Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term.

W. T. Walters ...______

Baltimore, Md ___

November 1892

Baltimore, Md ___

H. Walters

IZZ-Z

Fred. R. Scott

D. W. Lassiter __

Petersburg, Va

November, 1892.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

President W. G. Elliott

First Vice-President H.Walters

Secretary j M. W. Yarrington

Treasurer j M. W. Yarrington

General Solicitor

Alexander Hamilton-

Attorney, or General Counsel j

Auditor General I W. A. Riach

Assistant Auditor I W. R. Jones

General Manager J. R. Kenly

General Superintendent E. T. D. Myers _

Division Superintendent R. M. Sully

Traffic Manager T. M. Emerson,

Assistant General Freight Agent— I H. M. Emerson
Assistant General Passenger Agent H. M. Emerson

Location of Office.

Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond, Va.

Petersburg, Va.

Wilmington, N. C.
Richmond, Va.
Wilmington. N. C.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond, Va.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.

96

BOAKD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

NAME

TERMINALS.

Miles of
Line for

From

To

Each Ro'd
Named.

Petersburg _.

58.44

Co _ - _—

Weldon

2.00

Total

60.44

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital Stock, Common (shares) 10,000

Par value of shares $ 100 00

Total par value authorized 1,000,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 960,800 00

Rate of interest, 8 per cent.

Dividends declared during year 57,648 00

Number of shares authorized— Preferred 3,235

Par value of shares $ 100 00

Total par value authorized l 323,500 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 323,500 00

Rate of interest, 3 per cent.

Dividends declared during year 9,705 00

Total number of shares issued 13,235

Total par value authorized 1,323,500 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 1,284,300 00

Total dividends declared during year 67,353 00

MANNER OF PAYMENT FOR CAPITAL STOCK.

Number of shares issued for cash— common. 9,608

Total cash realized 960,800 00

Number of shares issued for cash— preferred 3,235

Total cash realized 323,500 00

Total number of shares issued for cash 12,843

Total cash realized 1,284,300 00

PETERSBURG RAILROAD COMPANY

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FUNDED DEBT.
MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.

Time.

Class of Bond or
Obligation.

p fl £p

Coupons or Registered i
Bonds— First mortgage-! 1861

Class A ! 1881

Class B ! 1881

Grand Total

Amount of
Authorized

Issue.

Amount
Issued.

1926 j 1,000,000 00
1926 | 1,000,000 00
j $2,000,000 00

$ 500,000 00
693,000 00
800.000 00

Amount
Outstanding.

Cash Realized

on Amount

Issued.

$ 149,000 00 ; $

693,000 00 693,000 00

800,000 00 I 800,000 00

$1,993,000 00 i $1,642,000 00

Class of Bond or Obligation.

Coupons or Registered Bonds— First Mortgage

Class A

Class B

Grand Total

Interest.

Rate

Per

Cent.

When Pay'ble

Jan. & July.
Jan. & July.
April & Oct.

Amount

Accrued

During Year.

$ 12,920 00 1
I

34,650 CO [
I

48,000 00 J

$ 95,570 00

Amount

Paid

During Year.

$ 95,570 00
$ 95,570 00

RECAPITULATION OP FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage bonds— amount issued $1,993,000 00

Amount outstanding 1,642,000 00

Amount of interest accrued during year 95,570 00

Amount of interest paid during year 95,570 00

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

Cash and Current Assets Available for
Payment of Current Liabilities.

Current Liabilities Accrued to and
Including June 30, 1892.

Cash

Due from Agents

Net Traffic Balances due from other

$111,963 43
3,906 84

71,690 84

8,879 29

I
Audited Vouchers and Accounts ..

Wages and Salaries

$ 46,662 08
11,051 72
36,332 50

27,340 00

2,871 73

72,182 37

Companies

Due from Solvent Companies and In-
dividuals

Matured Interest Coupons Unpaid
(including Coupons due July 1)__

Miscellaneous

Balance— Cash Assets !

Total

Total

$196,440 40

$ 196,440 40

98

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

RECAPITULATION.

FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Apportionment
Account. , Tptal Amount |

Amount per Mile
of Road.

I Outstanding.

To Railroads.

Miles.

Amount.

Capital Stock __ $ 980,800 00 $ 960,800 00

59
59
59

$16,284 75

Bonds 1,642,000 00 1,642,000 00

Total..- __i $2,602,800 00 I 12,602,800 00

27,830 50
$44,115 25

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross earnings from operation

Less operating expenses

$ 526,668 52
296,607 10

.

Income from operation _

% 6,003 00

$ 95,570 00

1,246 79
12,159 02

$ 57,648 00
9,705 00

$ 230,061 42

Dividends on stocks owned

Income from other sources _

6,003 00

Total income

Deductions from Income:

$ 236,064 42

Interest on interest-bearing current liabilities accrued,
not otherwise provided for

Taxes _ _ . __

Total deductions from income..

108,975 81

Net income :

Dividends, 6 per cent., common stock J

Dividends, 3 per cent, preferred stock _.

$ 127,088 61

Total

Surplus from operations of year ending June 30, 1892

Surplus on June 30, 1891 [From "General Balance Sheet,''
1891 Report]

Surplus on June 30, 1892 [For entry on "General Balance
Sheet"]

67,3.53 00
$ 59,73-5 61

223,357 01

$ 283,092 62

PETERSBURG RAILROAD COMPANY.

99

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION— Entire Line.

Item.

Total
Receipts.

Deductions,

Account of

Repayments,

etc.

Actual
Earnings.

Passenger :

$ 138,643 64

$ 336 61

$ 344,008 44

| 436 88
209 01
374 03

$ 336 61

$ 5,686 40

$ 138,307 03

Mail - - _

33,919 80

14,118 52

981 21

$ 187,326 56

Freight:

$ 338,322 04

$ 338,322 04

Total passenger and freight earnings

Other Earnings from Operation :

Telegraph Companies

$ 525,648 60

Other sources

Total other earnings. _ _

$ 1,019 92

Total gross earnings from operation— entire line-

$ 526,668 52

STOCKS OWNED.

Atlantic Coast Line Seeeping-Car Trust:

Total par value $ 26,100 00

Income or dividend received 6,003 00

Valuation 26,100 00

Meherrin Valley Railroad Company— Total par value 28,156 95

100

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

Repairs of Roadway

Renewals of Rails

Renewals of Ties

Repairs of Bridges and Culverts

Repairs of Fences, Road-crossings, Signs and Cattle
Guards

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Repairs of Buildings

Other expenses

Total

Maintenance of Equipment:
Repairs and renewals of Locomotives-
Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars.

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars

Shop Machinery, Tools, etc

Total

$ 9,492 87

318 50

2,504 40

1,822 44

136 31

1,329 63

1 25

$ 15,605 40

Chargeable to
Freight
Traffic.

$ 4,200 25
5,217 19

334 32

Conducting Transportation:

Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Roundhouse-
men

Fuel for Locomotives

Water-supply for Locomotives

All other supplies for Locomotives.

Wages of other Trainmen

All other train supplies

17,399 10

583 75

4,309 74

3,340 30

249 84

2,437 02

2 30

$ 28,322 05

,698 47

33,888 62
612 80

Wages of Switchmen, Flagmen, and Watchmen—!

Expense of Telegraph, including Train Dispatchers
and Operators

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks, and Laborers

Station supplies

Car Mileage— Balance

Loss and Damage _ :

Injuries to persons

Other expenses |

Total i

$ 9,751 76

$ 9,107 76

10,807 47

608 00

1,718 43

5,018 03 J

1.983 41 |
2,838 66

2,667 40

5,904 00

515 30

6.984 42
740 95
104 75

71 57

$ 42,199 89

Total.

$ 18,357 24
19,808 58
1,114 37
3,149 65
14,099 09
3,635 32
5,202 86

4,888 97

10,821 19

1,000 04

12,801 .50

2,096 43

255 08

131 17

$ 26,891 97

902 25

6,814 14

5,162 74

386 15

3,766 65

3 55

43,927 45

$ 11,898 72

5,217 19

33,888 62

947 12

51,951 65

27,466 00
30,616 05
1,722 37
4,868 08
19,117 12
5,618 73
8,041 52

7,556 37
16,725 19

1,545 34
19,785 92

2,837 38
359 83
202 74

$ 49,100 15

$ 97,361 49 > $ 146,461 64

PETERSBURG RAILROAD COMPANY.

101

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

Genekal Expenses:

Salaries of officers

Salaries of clerks

Genei-al office expenses and supplies-
Agencies, including salaries and rent.

Advertising

Commissions

Insurance

Expense of traffic associations

Expense of stock yards and elevators.
Rents for tracks, yards and terminals

Rents not otherwise provided for

Legal expenses

Stationery and printing

Other general expenses

Total

Chargeable to Chargeable to

Passenger Freight

Traffic. Traffic.

Total.

2,612 57
1,440 06

342 22
1,042 62

903 44

511 30

2,612 59

Recapitulation of Expenses:

Maintenance of way and structures | $ 15,605 40

Maintenance of equipment 9,75176 i

4,788 50

2,639 44

627 23

47 44

1 63

3,840 47

937 14

1,712 38

2,518 60

2,625 00

15,669 46

894 50

2,060 85

262 16

$ 7,401 07
4,079 -50

969 45
1,090 06

905 07
3,840 47
1,448 44
4,324 97
2,518 60
5,250 00
17,465 77
1,382 52
3,185 24

405 20

$ 38,624 80 j $ 54,266 36

$ 28,322 05
42,199 89

43,927 45
51,951 65

Conducting transportation

General expenses ______

49,100 15
15,641 56

97,361 49

38,624 80

146,461 64
51.266 36

Gratid Total - ___

9 90,098 87

$ 206,508 23

$ 296,607 10

Percentage of expenses to earnings, entire line, 56.3 per cent.

RENTS PAID FOR LEASE OF PROPERTY.

Designation of Property.

Tracks :
Bridge at Weldon and Track

Situation of Property Name of Company Owning ! T t ,

Leased. Property Leased. • loiai-

From Garysburg to Weldon,
N. C Seaboard* Roanoke R.R. Co. $5,250 00

I i

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BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

1,323,500 00

1,667,000 00

76,503 74

223,357 01

Liabilities.

$ 3,290,360 75

Capital Stock

Funded Debt

Current Liabilities .
Profit and Loss

June 30, 1891.

Assets.

June 30, 1892.

Total.

Total.

f Cost of Road _ _

$ 3,082,953 30

(Cost of Equipment

$ 3,082,953 30

65,300 00

Stocks Owned _ ._ _

54,256 95

141,231 74

Cash and Current Assets
Materials and Supplies ._

196,440 40

875 71

Grand Total

$ 3,290,360 75

$ 3,333,650 65

1,284,300 00

1,642,000 00

124,258 03

283,092 62

Grand Total $ 3,333,650 65

CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, Etc.

Southern Express Company, for transportation of Express matter. United States, for car-
rying mails. Pullman Palace Car Company, for use of sleeping cars, &c. Seaboard and Roa-
noke Railroad Company, for use of bridge and track from Garysburg to Weldon, N. C. Western
Union Telegraph Company, for use of right-of-way.

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation— Registered, Classes A and B. What road mortgaged— From Peters-
burg to Garysburg, 59 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile, $27,830.50. What equipment mort-
gaged—Railroad properties, revenue and franchises.

PETERSBURG RAILROAD COMPANY.

103

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES— Entire Line.

Class.

! Total
Number. No. Days
i Worked

General officers

General office clerks

Station agents

Other station men

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Machinists

Carpenters

Other shopmen

Section foremen

Other trackmen

Switchmen, flagmen, and watchmen

Telegraph operators and dispatchers

All other employees and laborers

Total (including "General Officers").-

Less " General Officers "

Total (including "General Officers")

12
150

Distribution of Above:

General administration

Maintenance of way and structures

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

Total (including "General officers")

Less "General Officers"

Total (excluding "General Officers")

Total (including " General Officers "), entire line

330
23

307

23
120

31
156

330
23

307

330

5,669
5,669
2,830
9,405
2,105
1,828
1,884
2,464
2,226
8,440
3,726
46,950

Total

Yeariy Com'

pensation.

$ 7,401 07

4 079 50

5,385 00

3,888 00

18,210 02

5,669 81

8,590 75

10,526 b7

5,139 35

3,616 38

2,979 62

3,864 08

3,842 14

8,041 52

7,556 37

37,593 52

$136,383 50
11,480 57

Average
Daily

Com'nsa'n

1 90
1 37
4 51
1 00
3 04

1 11

2 44
1 98
1 58
1 53

1 72
95

2 02
80

$124,902 93

$ 11,480 57
26,782 82
17,274 11
80,846 00

$136,383 50

11,480 57

$124,902 93

3,383 50

104

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.— Entire Line.

ITEM.

Column for Ton-
nage, number
Passengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Dollars.

Cts.

Mills

Passenger Traffic :

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

104,570

Number of passengers carried one mile

5,471,651

52.3

Total passenger revenue

138,307

03

Average amount received from each passenger

1

32

262

2

527

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile

1

646

Total passenger earnings .

187,326

56

Passenger earnings per mile of road.. ______

3,070
1

92
67

721

Passenger earnings per train mile

147

Freight Traffic:

Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue-

443,908

Number of tons carried one mile

24,948,041
56.2

Average distance haul of one ton _

Total freight revenue. _ _ _ _

338,322

04

Average amount received for each ton of freight-

76

214

Average receipts per ton per mile

1

356

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile.. . .

828

Total freight earnings _ _ _

33 ,322

04

Freight earnings per mile of road ___

5,546

26

295

Freight earnings per train mile . . ..

1

64

983

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue. .„

476,629

7,813

07
59

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road

131

Passenger and freight earnings.

525,648

60

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road

8,617

19

016

Gross earnings from operation

526,668

52

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road ...

8,633

91

016

Expenses __ __. .__

296,607
4,862

10

Expenses per mile of road

41

147

Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains _.. ._ _ __

112,073
205,064

Miles run by freight trains

"____Z

Total mileage trains earning revenue

317,137

62,140

12,662

Grand total train mileage

391,939

PETERSBURG RMLROAD COMPANY.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.— Continued.

Mileage of loaded freight cars— north or east 1,283,4.">7

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west 1,234,091

Mileage of empty freight cars— north or east 403,27.")

Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west 437,525

Average number of freight cars in train . 10.3

Average number of loaded cars in train 12.3

Average number of empty cars in train 4

Average number of tons of freight in train 121.7

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car 9,9

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.— Entire Line.

Commodity

Products of Agriculture :

Grain

Flour

Other Miil Products

Hay

Tobacco

Cotton

Fruits and Vegetables

Products of Animals:

Livestock

Dressed Meats

Other Packing-house Products

Poultry, Game and Fish

Wool

Hides and Leather

Products of Mines:

Anthracite Coal

Bituminous Coal

Stone, Sand, and other like articles.

Products of Forest:

Lumber

Tonnage carried forward

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight
Receiv'd from
| Connecting
! Roads and
other Carriers.

Whole Tons. Whole Tons.

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons. PerCent

615
962
3,688
1,172
1,954
2,751
285

131

356

22

14

222

:;i;

29,040

12,127
15,666
9,246
5,116
8,906
2,671
1 3,734

1,781

9,892

1,102

754

o

429

2,182
64,473
10,771

92,157

12,742
16,628
12,934

6,288
10,860

5,422
61,019

1,912

10,248

1,124

768

3

436

2,404
85,362
10,807

121,197

2.87
3.74
2.91
1.42
2.45
1.22
14.42

.43
2.31

.54
14.72
2.43

27.3

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BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.— Continued.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'cl from

Connecting

Roads and

other Carriers.

Whole Tons.

Manufactures :

Tonnage brought forward

Petroleum and other Oils

Sugar

Naval Stores

Iron, Pig and Bloom

Iron and Steel Rails

Other Castings and Machinery

Cement, Brick and Lime

Agricultural Implements

Wagons, Carriages, Tools, etc

Wines, Liquors and Beers

Household Goods and Furniture

Merchandise

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above

Total Tonnage

Total Tonnage— entire line

Whole Tons.

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons. 'Percent.

110

699

287

408

762

14

75

27

77

8,775

1,184

54,622
54,622

7,771
1,479
5,488
3,640

11,803
8,105
6,210
358
1,116
4,637
971

31,513

5,185

),286

7,831

1,589

5,488

* 4,339

12,090
8,513
6,972
372
1,191
4,664
1,048

40,288

443,908

1.76
.36

1.24
.98

2.72

1.92

1.57
.09
.27

1.05
.24

9.07

1.44

389,286

443,908

PETERSBURG RAILROAD COMPANY

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DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Item.

Number

Added

During

Year.

Total
Number
at end of

Year.

Equipped with
Train Brake.

Equipment

P'itted WITH

Automatic

Coupler.

No.

Kind.

No.

Kind.

Locomotives :

4
7
3
14

2
2
3

7

117

75

4

7

4

7
3

2
2
3

46
71

75

4

7

203

10
5

1

Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Westinghouse

Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Westinghouse

Westinghouse
Hand.

Hand.
Hand.
Hand.

Hand.
Hand.
Hand.

Air Brake.
Hand.

4

7

3

Janney.
Janney.
Janney.

P'reight

..

14

2

2
3

7

1
116

Cars in Passenger Service:

.

Janney.
Janney.
Janney.

Link.

Baggage, Express and Postal Cars.
Total

Cars in Freight Service :
Box Cars

10
2

Flat Cars - _ ._

49 Automa'c.
26 ILink.

Stock Cars

3
1
3
4

Link.

Other Cars-—

Link.

Total

Cars in Company's Service :

Gravel Cars

Caboose Cars_ _ _

12

203

10
5

1

1
9

5

1

3
52

Janney.
Link.

Link.

Other Road Cars

Link.

Total

16
55

16

32
23

Cars Contributed to Fast Freight
Line Service _____

32

Link.

Total Cars Owned

u

281

281

281

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line
Represented

Line
Operated
under Con-
tract, etc.

Rails.

Line in Use.

by Capital

Stock.
Main Line.

Iron.

Steel.

58.989
8.89

2

3.89

58.989
5 00

Miles of yard track and sidings.

Total mileage operated (all tracks) _

67.879

2 3.89 63.989

108 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSION KB S.

MILEAGE. -Continued.

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

Virginia— main line 52.00

North Carolina— main line i 6.989

MILEAGE OWNED.
Total mileage owned (single track)— main line . 58.989

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.

New Rails Laid During Year:

Steel, tons 310

Weight per yard, pounds 70

Average price per ton at distributing point $30 25

New Ties Laid During Year:

White- oak 20,572

Average price at distributing point 40 cts.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Total fuel consumed, tons— passenger 3.506.69

Freight 7,015.78

Switching 1,951.41

Construction 397.59

Total 12,871.47

Miles run— passenger 112,073

Freight 205,064

Switching 62,140

Construction 12,662

Total 391,939

Average pounds consumed per mile— passenger 70.08

Freight 76.63

Switching 70.35

Construction 70.33

Total .__ 287.39

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.
Trespassing :

*Other causes

*Wm. Palmer, colored, struck by train— asleep on Nottoway bridge. Archer Campbell,
colored, struck by train— attempting to cross track ahead of it. Jennie Goodwin, colored, struck
by train-attempting to cross track ahead of it. George A. Smith, white, struck by train— sup-
posed to have been asleep or drunk on track.

PETERSBURG RAILROAD COMPANY

109

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

From Petersburg to Garysburg, N. C, miles 58.44

Alignment— number of curves 42

Aggregate length of curved line, miles 17.275

Length of straight line, miles 41.714

Profile— length of level line, miles 5.147

Ascending grades— number 78

Sum of ascents, feet 489.55

Aggregate length of ascending grades, miles 24.981

Descending grades— number 63

Sum of descents, feet 352.88

Aggregate length of descending grades, miles 28.8(31

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Item.

No.

Aggregate
Length.

Minimum
Length.

Maximum

Length.

Feet.

Inches.

Feet.

Inches.

Feet.

Inches.

Bridges :

7
1

769

80

6

30

80

315

80

6

9

Total _ __ _ -

S
4

846
539

65

130

Overhead highway crossings— number, 1 ; height above surface of rail, 18 feet.
Gauge of track, four feet nine inches.

110

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

WILMINGTON, CHADBOURN AND CONWAY RAILROAD

COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The Wilmington, Chadbourn and Conway Railroad Company was organized January 31st,
1883, under the laws of the States of North Carolina and South Carolina. Consolidated with the
Wilmington, Chadbourn and Conway Railroad Company of South Carolina, April 27th, 1887.
No limitation as to duration of charter.

The purpose of this company was to construct a road from Chadbourn in the county of Colum-
bus to the dividing line between the States of North Carolina and South Carolina running
mainly in the direction of Conwayboro in South Carolina.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term

W. H. Butters

Hub, N. C .-

February 16, 1893.
February 16, 1893.
February 16, 1893.
February 16, 1893.
February 16, 1893.
February 16, 1893.
February 16, 1893.
February 16, 1893.
February 16, 1893.

H. Y. Butters

Hub, N. C

Hub, N. C

Baltimore, Md

Baltimore, Md __ -

W. T. Walters

H. Walters

Wilmington, N. C

Wilmington, N. C.-_

W. A.Riach _ . __- _.

Wilmington, N. C

Wilmington, N. C

Jno. R. Kenly

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

President

Vice-President

Secretary-Treasurer -•_.._

Auditor General

General Manager

General Superintendent

Superintendent of Telegraph

Traffic Manager

Assistant General Freight Agent —
Assistant General Passenger Agent.

W. G. Elliott —
H. Y. Butters. _.
Jas. F. Post, Jr.
W. A. Riach __.
Jno. R. Kenly_.
Jno. F. Divine

Ed. Borden

T. M. Emerson.
H. M. Emerson
H. M. Emerson

Location of Office.

Wilmington, N. C.
Hub, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Wilmington, Chadbourn and Conway, from Hub to Conway, N. C, £0 miles.

WILMINGTON, CHADBOURN AND CONWAY RAILROAD 111

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common- number of shares authorized 0,502

Par value of shares $ 25 00

Total par value authorized 104,050 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 161,050 00

FUNDED DEBT.

MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.

Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage. Date of issue, 1890. When due, 1920.

Amount issued $ 212,000 00

Amount outstanding 212,000 00

Rate of interest, payable January and July.

Amount of interest accrued during year 12,720 00

Amount of interest paid during year 12,720 00

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Total amount outstanding (mortgage bonds) $ 212,000 00

Total amount of interest accrued during year 2,040 00

Total amount of interest paid during year 4,320 00

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.

Cash $ 2,458 15

Due from agents 188 27

Net traffic balances due from other companies 109 80

Due from solvent companies and individuals 10,680 00

Balance current liabilities 26,652 75

Total $ 40,148 97

LIABILITIES.

Loans and bills payable $ 25,971 71

Wages and salaries 1,131 37

Net traffic balances due to other companies 325 89

Matured interest coupons unpaid (including coupons due July 1) 12,720 00

Total $ 40,148 97

RECAPITULATION.

FOR MILEAGE OWNED.
Capital Stock :

Total amount outstanding $ 164,050 00

Apportionment— to railroads ___. All.

Amount per mile of road — 50 miles: amount 7,521 00

Bonds :

Total amount outstanding 212,000 00

FOR MILEAGE OPERATED (TRACKAGE RIGHTS EXCLUDED), THE OPERATIONS OF
WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THE INCOME ACCOUNT.

Name of road— Wilmington, Chadbourn and Conway.

Capital stock $ 164,050 00

Funded debt 212,000 00

Current liabilities 40,148 97

Total $ 416,198 97

Amount per mile of road— miles 50: amount 8,323 98

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INCOME ACCOUNT.
FOR ROADS MAKING OPERATING REPORTS.

Gross Earnings from Operation _.

Less Operating Expenses

Income from Operation

Total Income

Deductions from Income:

Interest on funded debt accrued

Interest on interest-bearing current liabilities accrued, not
otherwise provided for

Taxes

Total deductions from income

Surplus on June 30, 1891, from " General Balance Sheet"

Surplus on June 30, 1892, for entry on "General Balance Sheeet"

$ 30,513 43

19,528 81

$ 10,984 62

10,984 62

12,720 00

3,717 26
2,212 76

18,650 02
8,787 99
1,122 59

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION— Entire Line.

Actual earnings— total passenger revenue $ 5,124 65

Mail 1,820 02

Express 262 91

Extra baggage and storage 38 65

Total passenger earnings $ 7,216 23

Total freight earnings 24,242 14

Total passenger and freight earnings $ 30,488 37

Car mileage— balance 25 06

Total gross earnings from operation— entire line $ 30,513 43

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Recapitulation or Expenses:

Maintenance of way and structures-
Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

General expenses

$ 2,207 55

588 57

2,016 71

69 36

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

$ 6,622 65

1,765 73

6,050 16

208 08

Total.

Percentage of expenses to earnings— entire line, 64 per cent.

$ 8,830 20

2,354 30

8,066 87

277 44

Grand total | $ 4,882 19 ! $ 14,616 62 $ 19,528 81

I I

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COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

ASSETS.

June 30, 1892— Cost of road $ 375,226 24

Cost of equipment 25,206 98

Lands and property owned 3,392 12

Grand total $ 403,825 34

Liabilities.

June 30, 1892— Capital stock $ 164,050 00

Funded debt 212,000 00

Current liabilities 26,652 75

Profit and loss 1,122 59

Grand total , $ 403,825 31

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage bonds. What road mortgaged— From Conway
to Hub, 50 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, $4,250.00. What equipment mortgaged—
All.

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

No.

Total I Total
No. Days Yearly Corn-
Worked. ! pensation.

Average

Daily

Compen'n

Station Agents

Enginemen

Firemen ^

Conductors

Other trainmen

Carpenters

Section foremen i

Other trackmen

Total (including " General Officers ")— N. C 48

Distribution of Above :

Maintenance of way and structures 36

Conducting transportation 12

Total (including "General Officers")— N. C—

24

2,160

360

360

360

1,080

2,160

2,160

9,240

17,880

48

2,400 00

1,140 00

360 00

600 00

720 00

2,160 00

2,160 00

5,760 00

$ 15,300 00

$ 10,080 00
5,220 00

1 16
3 16
1 00
1 66

66
1 00
1 00

62

$ 15,300 00

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BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

Column for Ton-
nage, number Pas-
sengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Dollars.

Cts.

Mills

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

No record.

■

Number of passengers carried one mile. __ __. .

No record.

Average distance carried

Total passenger revenue

2,310

62

Average amount received from each passenger

No record.

Average receipts per passenger per mile

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile

No record.

3,389

52

Passenger earnings per mile of road

67

79

75

Freight Traffic:

.

Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue-

No record

Average distance haul of one ton

No record

Total freight revenue. __.. _

10,605

22

Average amount received for each ton of freight

No record

_

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile

No record

......

10,605
212

22

Freight earnings per mile of road

,0

76

Passenger and Freight:

Gross earnings from operation

14,019

80

280

39

Expenses _. _

10,419

39

Expenses per mile of road _

208

38

Train Mileage:

18,616

i

18,616

_

185

Grand total train mileage

18.801

1

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PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE. —Continued.

Item.

Column for Ton-
nage, number

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Dollars.

Cts.

Mills

Train Mileage:

Mileage of loaded freight cars— north or east

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west

Mileage of empty freight cars— north or east

Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west

13,998

14,096

6,291

6,490

24.8

17.6
6.7

i

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Item.

Total No.

at end of

Year.

Equipment Fitted

with Train

Brake.

Equipment Fitted
with Automatic

Coupler.

No.

•
Kind.

No.

Kind.

Cars in Passenger Service :

2
1
1
4

9

1

2

1

_!_

4

9

1
14

Westinghquse

Westinghouse
Hand

Hand
Hand

2
1

Jann ey.

Janney.

Baggage, express and postal cars

Total

Cars in Freight Service:
Flat cars __

3

Cars in Company's Service :

Caboose cars

Link.

Grand total cars___i

14

3

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BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line in Use.

Line Represen-
ted by Capital
Stock.

Line of
Proprie-
tary
Compa-
nies.

Total
Mileage
Opera-
ted.

New-
Line
Con-
structed
During
Year.

Rails.

Main
Line.

Bra'ches

and
Spurs.

Iron.

Steel.

Miles of single track— .__

50.00
2.25

50.00
2 25

35.00

2.25

37.25

15.00

Miles of yard track and sidings

Total mileage operated (all tracks)

52 25

52.25

15.00

MILEAGE OF LINES BY STATES.

State.

Line

Repres'ted

by Capital

Stock.

Total

Mileage,

Excluding

Rails.

Trackage
Rights.

Iron.

Main Line

Steel.

NorttTCarolina _ _ _ . _

25.00
25.00

25.00
25.00

11
24

14

South Carolina

1

50.00 50.00

35

15

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Trestles 59

Aggregate length, feet 4,722

Minimum length, feet 15

Maximum length, feet 821

Gauge of track, four feet nine inches, 50 miles.

WILMINGTON, COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA RAILROAD.

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WILMINGTON, COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA RAILROAD

COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta Railroad Company was organized January, 1847,
under the laws of the States of North and South Carolina.

Re-organized March 1, 1870, under the name of the Wilmington and Carolina Railroad Com-
pany, which was changed to Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta Railroad Company.

On June 1, 1885, the Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta Railroad was leased to the Wilming-
ton and Weldon Raiiroad Company for ninety-nine years.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

Date of
'Expiration of Term.

W. G. Elliott Wilmington, N. C November 23, 1892.

B. F. Newcomer Baltimore, Md

H.B. Plant New York

J. T. Barron Columbia, S. C

H. B. Short Lake Waccamaw, N. C

George C. Jenkins Baltimore, Md

H. Walters Wilmington, N. C

Enoch Pratt Baltimore, Md

W. T. Walters Baltimore, Md

i

November 23, 1892.
November 23, 1892.
November 23, 1892.
November 23, 1892.
November 23, 1892.
November 23, 1892.
November 23, 1892.

I November 23, 1892.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

President

Warren G. Elliott

Wilmington, N. C.

Vice-President

H. Walters

Wilmington, N. C.

Secretary-Treasurer

James F. Post, Jr

Wilmington, N. C.

Auditor

W. A. Riach

Wilmington, N. C.

General Manager

John R. Kenly

Wilmington, N. C.

General Superintendent

John F. Divine

Wilmington, N. C.

Superintendent of Telegraph

Ed. Borden

Wilmington, N. C.

Traffic Manager

T. M. Emerson

Wilmington, N. C.

Assistant General Freight Agent
General Passenger Agent

-/

H. M. Emerson

Wilmington, N. C.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta Railroad, from Wilmington to Columbia, 192 miles.

118 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PROPERTY LEASED.

The Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta Railroad Company is leased to the Wilmington
and Weldou Railroad Company, but the business is carried on entirely as a separate company,
and all the transactions are so set forth in this report.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital Stock (common)— Number of shares authorized 9,600

Far value of shares $ 100 00

Total par value authorized 960,000 00

Rate of interest, 6 per cent.

Dividends declared during year— Amount 57,600 00

FUNDED DEBT.
MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.

Class of Bond or Obligation— First Mortgage. Date of issue— December, 1879. When due-
January, 1910. Rate of interest, 6 per cent. When payable— June and November.

Amount of authorized issue $1,600,000 00

Amount issued 1,600,000 00

Amount outstanding 1,600,000 00

Amount of interest accrued during year 96,000 00

Amount of interest paid during year 96,000 00

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage Bonds— Amount issued $ 1,600,000 00

Amount outstanding 1,600,000 00

Amount of interest paid during year 96,000 00

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.

Cash $ 23,520 81

Due from agents — 7,487 82

Due from solvent companies and individuals 18,424 40

Other cash assets (excluding materials and supplies) 1,110 03

Total $ .50,543 06

LIABILITIES.

Audited vouchers and accounts 1 $ 13,928 61

Wages and salaries 29,014 02

Net traffic balances due to other companies 3,-580 40

Dividends not called for 1,035 00

Matured interest coupons unpaid (including coupons due July 1)__ 2,985 00

Total $ 50,543 06

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RECAPITULATION.
FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Account.

Total Amount
Outstanding.

Apportionment

Amount Per

Mile of Road.

To Railroads.

Miles.

Amount.

Capital Stock

$ 960,000 00
1.600,000 00

$ 960,000 00
1,600,000 00

192

$ 5,000 00
8,333 33

Total

$ 2,560,000 00

$ 2,560,000 00

192

$ 13,333 33

FOR MILEAGE OPERATED (TRACKAGE RIGHTS EXCLUDED), THE OPERATIONS
OF WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THE INCOME ACCOUNT.

Name of Road.

Wilmington, Columbia and
Augusta

Capital
Stock

$ 960,000 00

Funded j Current
Debt. Liabilities

$1,600,000 001.

Total.

$2,5(30,000 00

Amount per
Mile of Road.

Miles. Amount.

192

$ 13,333 33

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Item.

Total Cost to
June 30, 1891.

Construction :

Right-of-way I $

Other real estate

Grading and bridge and culvert masonry

Bridges and trestles

Rails

Ties

Other superstructure

Buildings, furniture and fixtures

Shop machinery and tools

Engineering expenses

Sidings and yard extensions

Terminal facilities and elevators

Total construction

Equipment :

Locomotives

Passenger cars

Baggage, express and postal cars

Freight cars

I

Total equipment J $

Grand total cost construction, etc $2

$2.

78,220 00

42,240 00

6K,602 72

384,000 00

576,000 00

115,200 00

115,200 00

96,000 00

28,800 00

19,200 00

96,000 00

38,400 00

203,362 72

131,500 00
53,000 00
11,000 00

174,000 00

369,500 00

572,862 72

Total Cost to
J une 30, 1892.

$ 78,720 00
41,940 00
613,602 72
384,000 00
576,000 00
115,200 00
115,200 00
96,000 00
28,800 00
19,200 00
96,000 00
38,400 00
$2,203,062 72

Cost
Per Mile.

$ 410 00

220 00

3,195 85

2,000 00

3,000 00

600 00

600 00

500 00

150 00

100 00

500 00

200 00

$11,475 85

131,500 00 684 90

53,000 00 : 276 04

11,000 00 57 29

174,000 00 i 908 25

$ 369,500 00 . $ 1,924 48

$2,572,562 72 \ $13,400 33

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INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross Earnings from Operation

Less Operating Expenses 1

Income from Operation

Dividends on Stocks owned

Interest on Bonds owned

Miscellaneous Income— less Expenses

Income from Other Sources

Total income

Deductions from Income:

Interest on Funded Debt Accrued

Taxes

Tolal Deductions from Income

Net Income

Dividends, 6 percent., Common Stock

Other Payments from Net Income

Total

Deficit from Operations of Year ending June 30, 1892

Surplus on June 30, 1891 [From "General Balance Sheet," 1891
Report]

Deficit on June 30, 1891 [From " General Balance Sheet," 1891
Report]

Additions for Year— Sale of Land at Florence

Surplus on June 30, 1892 [For entry on " General Balance
Sheet"]

$

846,286 68
646,567 87

$

20,079 00

400 00

5,334 96

$ 199,718 81

$

96,000 00
21,006 56

$ 26,013 96

$ 225,732 77

$

57,600 00
51,426 21

117,006 56

ff 108,726 21

109,026 21

$ 300 00

f 143,644 65

$ 143,344 65
300 00

143,644 ft3

WILMINGTON, COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA RAILROAD.

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EARNINGS FROM OPERATION— Entire Line.

Item.

Total
Receipts.

Deductions,

Account of

Repayments,

etc.

Actual
Earnings.

Passengek :
Passenger Revenue

$ 294,930 63

$ 915 84

Tickets Redeemed __ _ _ _ _ - .-l

$ 479,949 56

Excess Fares Refunded j

Total Deductions _ __ _.__.-

$ 915 84

Total Passenger Revenue

$ 8,053 91

466 52

$ 8,520 43

$ 274,014 79

60,661 44

23,621 75

2,526 44

14,033 13

$ 374,857 55

Mail

Express

Extra Baggage and Storage

Other Items . _ __ _ _ _

Total Passenger Earnings

Freight :
Freight Revenue

Overcharge to Shippers

Other Repayments _ __ .. _ _

Total Deductions

471,429 13

Total Freight Earnings _

$ 471,429 13

Total Passenger and Freight Earnings

$ 846,286 68

Total Gross Earnings from Operation— entire
line- _ __ _ _ ..

$ 846,286 68

122

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

STOCKS OWNED.

Name.

Total
Par Value.

Rate.

Income

or Dividend

Received.

Valuation.

A. C. L. Sleeping Car Association

$ 87,300 00

15,847 61

10,000 00

347 10

$ 20,079 00

Wilmington Railway Bridge Company

Columbia. Newberry and Laurens Railroad 5.001 00

Total

'

$ 118,495 71

BONDS OWNED.

Enterprise Railroad bonds— total par value S 8,000 00

Rate of interest, 5 per cent.
Income or dividend received 400 00

MISCELLANEOUS INCOME.

Current interest, etc $ 4,130 39

Central Railroad— one-half net income— lease 1,404 57

Total $ 5,534 96

WILMINGTON, COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA RAILROAD.

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OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

Repairs of Roadway

Renewa's of Rails

Renewals of Ties

Repairs of Bridges and Culverts

Repairs of Fences, Road-crossings, Signs and
Cattle Guards

Repairs of Buildings

Repairs of Docks and Wharves

Other expenses

Total

Maintenance of Equipment:

Repairs and renewals of Locomotives —
Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars.

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars

Shop Machinery, Tools, etc

Other expenses

Total

Conducting Transportation :

Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Roundhouse-
men

Chargeable tc

Passenger

Traffic.

33,162 24

1,985 56

14,890 41

13,523 45

6.53 03

7,044 51

67 38

5 46

71,334 01

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

Total.

$ 21,052 86
20,747 69

Fuel for Locomotives

Water-supply for Locomotives

All other supplies for Locomotives

Wages of other Trainmen

All other train supplies

Wages of Switchmen, Flagmen and Watchmen

Expense of Telegraph, including Train Dis-
patchers and Operators

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks and Laborers-
Station supplies

Switching charges— balance

Car mileage— balance

Loss and Damage

Injuries to persons

Other expenses

Total

2,616 51
20 28

$ 44,437 34

18,794 29
42,461 63
1,849 54
3,241 14
14,484 06
9,988 98
3,164 50

5,817 59

18,693 91

1,451 51

124 03

21,430 34

1,011 01

332 22

$ 30,611 30

1,832 82

13,734 99

12,483 19

604 65

6,541 03

62 20

5 04

$ 65,885 27

$ 19,433 40

$ 63,773 54

3,818 38

28,635 40

26,006 64

1,259 68

13,585 59

129 58

10 50

$ 137,219 31

32,355 34
2,415 24

18 72

$ 54,222 70

$ 143,470 44

$ 32,378 49
39,195 36
1,707 26
3,011 06
14,347 58
9,220 60
2,921 08

5,370 09

17,255 92

1,339 85

114 49

19,781 86

4,01 S 02

623 84

581 40

$ 151,866 90

$ 40,486 26

20,747 69

32,355 34

5,031 75

39 00

$ 98,660 04

51,172 78
81,656 99
3.556 80
6,252 20
28,831 64
19,209 58
6,085 58

11,187 68

35,949 83

2,791 36

238 52

41,212 20

5,929 03

956 06

1,207 09

$ 295,337 34

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BOARD OF RAILROAD C >MMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES -Continued.

Item.

Chargeable to Chargeable
Passenger to Freight
Traffic. Traffic.

General Expenses :

Salaries of Officers - $ 8,662 78

Salaries of Clerks 4,697 73

General Office Expenses and Supplies 1,760 54

Agencies, including Salaries and Rent 5,114 80

Advertising 1.914 79

Insurance 620 00

Expense of Traffic Associations 581 06

Rents for Tracks, Yards and Terminals 8,499 75

Legal expenses 685 80

Stationery and Printing 4,003 51

Other General Expenses 193 03

Total : $ 36,733 79

Recapitulation of Expenses:

Maintenance of Way and Structures $ 71,334 01

Maintenance of Equipment 44,437 34

Conducting Transportation 143,470 44

General Expenses 36,733 79

Grand total $ 294,975 61

$ 7,996 42

4,340 21

1,624 93

4,379 46

4 65

587 70

536 37

.54,640 85

633 07

3,695 55

178 18

$ 78,617 39

$ 65,885 27
54,222 70
151,866 90
78,617 39

$ 348,592 26

Total.

$ 16,659 20
9,037 94
3,385 47
9,494 26
1,919 44
1,207 70
1,117 43
G3,140 60
1,318 77
7,699 06
371 21

$ 115,351 18

Percentage of expenses to earnings, entire line, 76 per cent.

WILMINGTON, COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA KA1LKOAD.

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COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET

June 30, 1891.

Assets.

June 30, 1892.

Year Ending June 30, 1892.

Total.

Total.

Increase.

Decrease.

f Cost of Road._ _^|

$ 2,572,562 72

118,495 71
8,000 00
4,586 22

8 _

8 2,572,862 72

$ 300 00

5,001 00

113,494 71

Stocks owned _ . __ _ _

8,000 00
4,586 22

Bonds Owned _____ __

Other Permanent Investments

8 2,698,943 65

$ 2,703,644 65

s

4,701 00

Liabilities.
Capital Stock

Funded Debt- __ .__

8 960,000 00
1,600,000 00

$ 960,000 00

1,600,000 00

143,644 65

8 2,703,644 65

$ !

138,943 65

$

4,701 00

4,701 00

Grand Total. _

$ 2,698,913 65

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage. What road mortgaged— From Wilmington to
Columbia, 192 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, $8,333.33. What equipment mort-
gaged—All. What income mortgaged— None. What securities mortgaged— All.

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

General officers, ") f

> A proportion of ■<

General office clerks, j (.

Station agents

Other station men

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Machinists

Carpenters

Other shopmen

Section foremen

Other trackmen

Switchmen, flagmen and watchmen

Telegraph operators and dispatchers—

All other employees and laborers

Total (including "General Officers") —

Number

16
42
24
75
24
65

62
31
30

112
31

231
54
20
13

857

Total
No. Days-
Worked

5,760
15,120

8,640
27,000

8,640
23,400

9,720
22,320
11,160
10,800
40,320
11,160
83,160
19,440

7,200

4,680

Total

Yearly Com

pensation.

308,520

8 18,239 88
12,372 96
15,349 00
23,670 00
39,842 64
18,947 04
23,008 68
13,399 08
26,541 64
19,702 68
41,322 84
17,028 12
39,611 61
14,414 98
8,460 00
4,875 72

Average

Daily
Com pen 'n

3 17
82

1 78
88

4 61
80

2 37
60

2 37

1 82

54

1 53

48

74

1 17

1 04

£330,696 90

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BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

Number of passengers carried one mile

Average distance carried

Total passenger revenue

Average amount received from each passenger

Average receipts per passenger per mile

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile

Total passenger earnings

Passenger earnings per mile of road

Passenger earnings per train mile

Freight Traffic:
Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue

Number of tons carried one mile

Average distance haul of one ton

Total freight levenue

Average amount received for each ton of freight—.

Average receipts per ton per mile

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile

Total freight earnings

Freight earnings per mile of road

Freight earnings per train mile

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road

Passenger and freight earnings

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road

Gross earnings from operation

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road

Expenses

Expenses per mile of road

Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains

Miles run by freight trains

Miles run by mixed trains

Total mileage trains earning revenue

Miles run by switching trains

Miles rtm by construction and other trains

Grand total train mileage

Column for Ton-
nage, number
Passengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

242,003

12,000,466

49.9

382,367

32,874,914

85.9

355,396

317,233

13,560

117,143

43,817

Dollars.

Cts.

274,014

1

374,857
1,952

1

471,429

1 I

471,429
2,455

1

745,443

3,882
816,286

4,407
846,286

4,407
646,567

3,367

13

23
01

01 j
13 L
35 .
48

92 L

817,149

WILMINGTON, COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA RAILROAD. 127

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE. — Continued.

Mileage of loaded freight cars— north or east 2,759,962

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west 2,021,322

Mileage of empty freight cars— north or east 455,974

Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west 1,181,019

Average number of freight cars in train 19.98

Average number of loaded cars in train 14.90

Average number of empty cars in train 5.08

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.
[COMPANY'S MATERIAL EXCLUDED.]

Commodity.

Products of Agriculture:

Grain

Flour

Meal, bran, etc

Hay

Tobacco

Cotton

Fruit and vegetables

Cotton ties and bagging

Cotton factory products

Products of Animals:

Live stock

Dressed meats

Poultry, game and fish

Wool

Hides and leather

Salt

Melons

Products of Mines:

Bituminous coal

Ores

Stone, sand and other like articles--.

Products of Forest:

Lumber

Ice

Oranges

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Whole Tons.

1,927

1,714

1,439

513

368

18,680

195

491

443

1,938
27
5

108
896

478

31,504

24,874

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Whole Tons.

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons. Per Cent.

8,015

5,185

2,705

800

1,093

16,615

36,881

618

2,741

612
6,392

250
1

113

132
4,849

3,129

487
970

35,931

30

21,230

9,942
6,899
4,144
1,313
1,461
35,295
37,076
1,109
3,306

1,055
8,330

277
6

221
1,028

2.(30

1.79

1.09

.34

.38

9.23

9.69

.29

.86

.27

2.18

.07

.or,

1.39

4,570

1.19

487

.13

32,474

8.49

60,803

15.95

767

.20

21,230

5.54

128

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT— Continued.

Commodity.

Manufactures :

Petroleum and other oils

Sugar

Naval stores

Other castings and machinery

Bar and sheet metal

Cement, brick and lime

Agricultural implements

Wagons, carriages, tools, etc

Wines, liquors and beers

Household goods and furniture „_

Fertilizers

Merchandise

Total tonnage— North Carolina

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Whole Tons.

1,077

203

12,584

339

875

565

8

148

187

378

16,306

4,310

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Whole Tons.

5,843

1,752

15,388

2,479

4,289

4,593

552

815

2,800

991

47,410

21,323

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons. Per Cent

125,353

' 257,014

6,290

1.82

1,955

.52

17,972

4.70

2,818

.73

5,164

1.35

5,158

1.35

560

.15

953

.25

2,987

.79

1.369

.35

73,716

19.28

25,663

' 6.71

382,367

100.00

WILMINGTON, COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA RAILROAD.

129

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Item.

Number

Added

During

Year.

Total
Number
at end of

Year.

Equipped with
Train Brake.

Equipment

Fitted with

Automatic

Coupler.

No.

Kind.

No.

Kind.

Locomotives:

Passenger "1

Freight 1

28

18

1 Boyden.
New Driver.

Westinghouse

Westinghouse
Hand.

Westinghouse
Westinghouse

Westinghouse
Hand.

Hand.
Hand.

Hand.

Westinghouse
Hand.

Hand.
Hand.

Switching \

Leased J

Cars in Passenger Service:
First-class Passenger Cars

11
3
4

11

11

2
1
4

11

29

10
327

138
4

11

2
1

4
11

Second-class Passenger Cars _ _ .

Janney.

Combination Passenger Cars

Link.
Janney.

Janney.

Baggage, Express, and Postal Cars

Total _

29

310

142

4

29

172

131

3

Cars in Freight Service:
Box Cars __ _ _ __ _

Janney.
Janney.
Janney.

Flat Cars _ ._ !

Stock Cars. -_ _ _ _

Total

525

30

4

13

31

508

31

3
1

13

29

335

7

7
6

Cars in Company's Service :
Gravel Cars _ _. _ _

Janney.

Derrick Cars, Wrecking - . __

3

Caboose Cars. _ __

Janney.
Janney.

Other Road Cars _. .

Total _ _

599

585

355

Grand Total Cars _ _ _

599

130

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line Represented
by Capital Stock.

Line in Ltse.

Main Line

Branches
and Spurs.

Miles of single track j 192.00 1.16

Miles of yard track and sidings | 34.84

Total mileage operated (all tracks) j 226.84 j 1.16

Total

Mileage

Operated.

193.16

34.84

228.00

Rails.

Iron. Steel

36.00
36.00

192.00

192.00

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

Line Represented T , ,
by Capital Stock. Mii ™ge

Rails.

I „ , Trackage
Main Line B-gches Rights.

Iron.

Steel.

South Carolina- _ _____.__...

124.00
68.00

1.16 125.16

_ _ . __. 68.00

North Carolina - -. _

Total mileage operated (single track)

192.00

1.16 193J6

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.

New Ties Laid During Year:

Pine 81,128

Average price at distributing point . 30 cts.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal—
Bitumi-
nous.
Tons.

Wood-
Hard.
Cords.

Total Fuel

Consum'd.

Tons.

Miles
Run.

Average

Pounds

Consum'd

per Mile.

Passenger "]

Freight J

Switching ]

Construction J

4,924

22,373

16,110.50

f 372,1311

J 333,266 (

89,404 f

I 85,567 J

36.6

Total

4,924

1,345,626

Average cost at distributing points

1 3 25

$ 1 80

WILMINGTON, COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA RAILROAD.

131

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.

Kind of Accident.

Coupling and uncoupling.

Overhead obstructions

Collisions

Other causes

Total

Employees.

Trainmen.

Killed

Injured.

Switchmen,
Flagmen and
Watchmen.

Killed. Injured.

Other

Employees.

Total.

Killed. Injured. Killed.

Injured.

22

Passengers.

Others.

Kind of Accident.

Trespassing.

Not
Trespassing.

Total.

Killed.

Injured.

Killed.

Injured.

Killed.

Injured.

Killed. Injured.

5

4
5

1

2

4
5

1

2

Total

a

9

3

9

3

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.
BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, Etc.

Item.

Num-
ber.

Aggregate
Length.

Minimum
Length.

Maximum
Length.

Feet.

Inches

Feet,

Inches

Feet. Inches

Bridges :

4

4

115

692

673

32,981

3

6

50
141
25

331 3

192

Trestles —

6,461 [

Gauge of track, four feet Dine inches ; 192 mile*.

132

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

SEABOARD AIR LINE SYSTEM

LINES CONTROLLED AND OPERATED IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Carolina Central Railroad 267

Durham and Northern Railway 42

Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railway 14

Louisburg Railroad 10

Pittsboro Railroad 12

Raleigh and Augusta Air-Line 107.27

Raleigh and Gaston Railroad 97

Roanoke and Tar River Railroad 32.30

Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad 19.02

Total length of all lines, Seaboard Air-Line System, in North Carolina 600.59

GENERAL OFFICERS.
SEABOARD AIR LINE SYSTEM.

Title.

President i John M.Robinson.

First Vice-President R. C. Hoffman

Treasurer j W. W. Vass

General Counsel — Legh R. Watts.

General Manager John C. Winder-
General Superintendent L. T. Myers

j

Traffic Manager O. V. Smith

General Freight and Pass. Agent— j F. C. Bryan

Location of Office.

Baltimore, Md.
Baltimore, Md.
Raleigh, N. C.
Portsmouth, Va.
Raleigh, N. C.
Portsmouth, Va.
Norfolk, Va.
Norfolk, Va.

CAROLINA CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The Carolina Central Railroad Company was organized July 14, 1880, under laws of the State
of North Carolina, under an Act to incorporate the Wilmington and Charlotte Railroad Com-
pany (1855). an Act that the name of the Wilmington and Charlotte Railroad Company shall be
altered and the same company shall be known and [styled the Wilmington, Charlotte and
Rutherford Railroad Company, ratified February 14, 1885; an Act to incorporate the Carolina
Central Railway Company ; December, 1873 ; and an »Act to perfect the organization of the
Carolina Central Railroad Company, ratified January 18, 1881.

The corporate powers of this Company are granted for ninety-nine years from the passage of
the Act creating the Wilmington and Charlotte Railroad Company, passed at the session of 1855.

The original purpose of this Company was to effect railroad communication between Wil-
mington and Charlotte, by way of Lumberton, Rockingham and Wadesboro and Monroe, with
a capital stock of $2,000,000, with the privilege of increasing the same to fl3,000,000. Its capital
stock was further increased $1,000,000 for the purpose of continuing said road to a point at or
near the town of Rutherfordton.

CAROLINA CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY.

133

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

John M. Robinson Baltimore, Md.

R. C. Hoffman I Baltimore, Md.

John C. Winder Raleigh, N. C._

l
R.S.Tucker Raleigh, N. C._

Date of
Expiration of Term.

Oct 6, 1892, or until their
successors be chosen.

Same as above.
Same as above.
Same as above.

J. L. Minis. _ _____ _ _

Baltimore, Md. .._

Same as above.

John Gill

Baltimore, Md.

Same as above.

"William W. Chamberlain

Portsmouth, Va.~

Same as above.

Isaac Bates _ . _

Wilmington, N. C— -_ ..

Same as above.

David W.Oates

Charlotte, N. C

Same as above.

Charles H. Roberts . __ _ __

Oaks, Lister County

N

Y.

Same as above.

J. Augustus Johnson. _ _ __

56 William Street, New York City_

Same as above.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

President

First Vice-President

Secretary -Treasurer

Attorney, or General Counsel

Auditor

Auditor Disbursem'tsand Receipts,

General Manager

General Superintendent

Division Superintendent

Superintendent of Telegraph

Traffic Manager

Asst. Gen. Freight and Pass. Agent-
Division General Passenger Agent-!

General Ticket Agent

General Agent— Atlanta

John M. Robinson.

R. C. Hoffman

John H. Sharp

Legh R. Watts

Andrew I. Howell .

Location of Office.

Baltimore, Md.
Baltimore, Md.
Wilmington, N. C.

Portsmouth, Va.

I

1 Wilmington, N. C.

John H. Boatwright I Wilmington, N. C.

John C. Winder Raleigh, N. C.

L. T. Myers ! Portsmouth, Va.

William Moncure Wilmington, N. C.

D.S. Hudgins Raleigh, N. C.

O. V. Smith i Norfolk, Va.

F. C. Bryan Norfolk, Va.

H. W. B. Glover Atlanta, Ga.

i
T. H. Wright Wilmington, N. C.

John H. Winder I Atlanta, Ga.

134

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

NAME.

TERMINALS.

Miles of
Line for

From

To

Each Ro'd
Named.

Carolina Central R. R. Co __

Wilmington Rutherfordton

Hilton _ . __ Metre's TUnff

264 60

Wilmington Railway Bridge Co_ _ _

2.40

Total

267.00

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital Stock, Common— number of shares authorized 12,000

Par value of shares $ 100 00

Total par value authorized 1,200,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 1,200,000 00

Issued for construction— Common, total number of shares issued 12,000

FUNDED DEBT.
MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS AND INCOME BONDS.

Class of Bond or
Obligation.

First Mortgage-
Second Mortgage
Third Mortgage-
Grand total—

Time.

°§

0 6

0 w

o> 3

1920

A

1881

1881

1915

1881

1910

Amount of

Authorized

Issued.

Amount
Issued.

Amount
Outstanding

$ 2,000,000 00
1,500,000 00
1,500,000 00

$ 5,000,000 00

$ 2,000,000 00
1,200,000 00
1,500,000 00

$ 4,700,000 00

Cash Realized

j on Amount

Issued.

$ 2,000,000 00 $.

1,200,000 00 __.

1,500,000 00 ___

$ 4,700,000 00 ___

Class of Bond or Obligation.

Interest.

Rate.

First Mortgage

Second Mortgage Inco'e.

Third Mortgage Inco'e.

Grand total !

When
Payable.

Jan. & July,
non-cumu-
non-cumu-

Amount

Accrued

During Year.

$ 120,000 00

lative

lative

$ 120,000 00

Amount

Paid During

Year.

$ 120,000 00
No Interest.
No Interest.
$ 120,000 00

CAROLINA CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY.

135

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Am't Issued.

Amount
Outstanding.

Interest.

Class of debt.

Amo't Accrued
During Year.

Amount Paid
During Year.

$2,000,000 00
2,700,000 00

$2,000,000 00
2,700,000 00

$ 120,000 00

S 120,000 00

Total -

$4,700,000 00

$4,000,000 00

$ 120,000 00

$ 120,000 00

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

Cash and Current Assets Available for
Payment of Current Liabilities.

Cash | $ 4,599 42

Due from Agents

Net Traffic Balances due from othei
Companies

Due from Solvent Companies and In-
dividuals

Other cash assets

Balance current liabilities.

18,247 54

5,535 84

10,606 42

60,000 00

219,718 35

Total $318,707 57

Current Liabilities Accrued to and
Including June 30, 1892.

Receiver's Certificates i $ 208,064 67

Wages and Salaries

Net Traffic balances due to other
Companies j

Matured Interest Coupons Unpaid
(including Coupons due July 1)__ :

Miscellaneous

Balance— Cash Assets.

20,958 19

19,528 91

60,000 00
10,155 80

Total $318,707 57

Materials and supplies on hand, $19,487.63.

RECAPITULATION.
FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Account.

Total Amount

Apportionment

Amount Per Mile of Road.

Outstanding.

To Other
Properties.

Miles.

Amount.

Capital Stock

$ 1,200,000 00
4.700,000 00

$ 1,200,000 00
4,700,000 00

237.70
237.70

$ 5,469 07
19,772 82

Total

$ 5,900,000 00

$ 5,700,000 00

475.40

$ 25,241 89

FOR MILEAGE OPERATED (TRACKAGE RIGHTS EXCLUDED), THE OPERATIONS
OF WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THE INCOME ACCOUNT.

Name of Road.

Capital

Stock

Funded
Debt.

Current
Liabilities

Total.

Amount per
Mile of Road.

Miles.

Amount.

Carolina Central Railroad Com-
pany

$1,200,000 00

1

$4,700,000 OOJ $ 219,718 35

$6,119,718 35

264.60

$ 26,072 26

136

BOAKD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

No information kept in detail. No detailed account was kept of original construction.

Total cost construction to June 30, 1892 $ 5,587,207 19

Total cost per mile 21,115 67

No details, same as above.

Total cost equipment to June 30, 1892 340,123 37

Total cost per mile 1,285 43

Total cost construction, equipment, etc., to June 30, 1892 5,927,330 56

Total cost per mile 22,401 10

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross earnings from operation

Less operating expenses

Income from operation

Miscellaneous income— less expenses.

Total income

Deductions from Income:

Interest on funded debt accrued

Interest on interest-bearing current liabilities accrued
not otherwise provided for

Taxes

Other deductions

Total deductions from income

Deficit

Deficit from operations of year ending June 30, 1892

Surplus on June 30, 1891 [From "General Balance Sheet,
1891 Report]

Deficit on June 30, 1891 [From "General Balance Sheet"
1891 Report]

Deficit on June 30, 1892 [For entry on " General Balance
Sheet"]

$ 116,942 31

^64L954 50

$ 48,012 19
$ 48,012 19

$ 25,429 15

* 90,070 06

$ 138,082 25

CAROLINA CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY.

137

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Passenger:

Passenger revenue

Tickets redeemed

Excess fares refunded

Other repayments

Total deductions

Total passenger revenue

Mail

Express

Extra baggage and storage

Other items

Total passenger earnings

Freight :

Freight revenue

Overcharge to shippers

Other repayments

Total deductions

Total freight revenue

Other items

Total freight earnings

Total passenger and freight earnings

Other Earnings from Operation :

Car mileage— balance

Telegraph Companies

Rents from tracks, yards, and terminals

Total other earnings

Total gross earnings from operation— entire line-

Total
Receipts.

$ 123,598

20,178

8,085

904

1,687

346,074 84

3,203
143

21

2,464
1,063
5,172

Deductions,

Account of

Repayments,

etc.

2.39 11
29 70
116 25

405 06

3,346 99

342,727 85
155 61

Actual
Earnings.

$ 123,193 80

30,856 13

$ 151,049 93

342,883 46

$ 416,933 39

,700 27

$ 505,633 66

STOCKS OWNED.
Wilmington Railway Bridge Company— Total Par Value $20,000 00

RENTALS RECEIVED.
Guano Warehouse, Wilmington, N. C— Sundries 15,172 25

MISCELLANEOUS INCOME.

Rent of rails from Wilkinson & Fore $1,200 00

Rent of compress at Charlotte 169 11

House rents at Maxton', N. C, warehouse and other buildings 367 50

Total $1,736 61

138

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to Chargeable to

Passenger Freight

Traffic. Traffic.

Total.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

Repairs of Roadway I $ 35,996 51

Renewals of Rails j * 5,508 83

Renewals of Ties 13,957 40

Repairs of Bridges and Culverts j 8,188 58

Repairs of Fences, Road-crossings, Signs and Cattle)
Guards

$ 35,996 51
5,508 84
13,957 39

8,188 57

Repairs of Buildings

Repairs of Docks and Wharves

Repairs of Telegraph

Other expenses

Total

Maintenance of Equipment:
Repairs and renewals of Locomotives—
Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars.

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars

Shop Machinery, Tools, etc

Other expenses

Total

7,244 58
11,319 02

,244

638 79
701 10

$ 19,903 49

Conducting Transportation :

Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Roundhouse-
men

17,391 12

25,854 23
G38 79
701 10

$ 34,438 71

$ 17,391 12

Fuel for Locomotives

Water-supply for Locomotives

All other supplies for Locomotives

Wages of other Trainmen

All other train supplies

Wages of Switchmen, Flagmen, and Watchmen-
Expense of Telegraph, including Train Dispatchers
and Operators

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks, and Laborers-
Station supplies

Car Mileage— Balance

Loss and Damage

Injuries to persons

Other expenses

Total

$ 71,993 02

: 11*,017 67

27,914 79

16,377 15

491 41

491 41

982 82

5.106 77

5,106 77

10,213 54

246 59

246 59

493 18

1,651 82

1,651 82

3,303 64

18 81

18 81

37 62

$ 60,14S» 06

$ 60,149 03

$ 120,298 09

$ 14,189 17

11,319 02

25,854 23

1,277 58

1,402 20

$ 54,342 20

$ 34,782 24

12,555 34

12,555 34

25,110 68

2,137 81

2,137 80

4,275 61

1,652 59

1,652 60

3,305 19

11,063 70

11,063 71

22,127 41

2,351 00

2,350 99

4,701 99

2,597 81

2,597 81

5,195 62

3,258 53

3,258 54

6,517 07

21,601 93

21,601 93

43,203 86

726 43

726 43

1,452 86

4,057 46

4,057 45

8,114 91

1,511 68

1,511 69

3,023 37

186 20

186 20

372 40

111 68

111 67

223 35

$ 81,203 28

$ 81,203 28

$ 162,406 56

*These figures indicate a credit to account, and must be deducted from totals of other figures.

CAROLINA CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY.

139

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

Gexekal, Expenses:

Salaries of officers

Salaries of clerks

General office expenses and supplies-
Agencies, including salaries and rent-
Advertising

Insurance

Expense of traffic associations

Rents for tracks, yards and terminals.

Rents not otherwise provided for

Legal expenses

Stationery and printing

Other general expenses

Total

Chargeable to Chargeable to
Passenger Freight Total.

Traffic. Traffic.

0

$ 13,275 02

S 13.275 03

S 26,550 05

2,571 84

2,571 84

5,143 68

Oil 96

611 95

1,223 91

1,136 80

1,136 81

2,273 61

398 43

398 44

796 87

3,324 95

3,324 94

6,649 89

57 05

57 06

114 11

241 0L

241 02

482 03

261 55

261 54

523 09

1,156 49

1,156 49

2,312 98

2,051 76

2,051 76

4,103 52

1,603 68

1,603 69

3,207 37

$ 26,690 54

$ 26,690 57

$ 53,381 11

Recapitulation of Expenses:
Maintenance of way and structures.

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

General expenses

Grand Total

$ 60,149 06 ; $ 60,149 03 $ 120,298 09

19,903 49 ; 34,438 71 54,342 20

81,203 28 81,203 2S 162,406 56

26,690 54 26,690 57 53.381 11

S 187,946 37

S 202,481 59 8 390,427

Percentage of expenses to earnings, entire line, 77 per cent.

140

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.

Assets.

June 30, 1892.

Year Ending June 30, 1892.

Total.

Total.

Increase.

Decrease.

$ 5,587,207 19

Cost of Road._ - __ _ _

8 5,587,207 19
340,123 37

| _

$

340,123 37

Cost of Equipment

Other Permanent Investments .

34,817 91

34,817 91

115,969 36

98,989 22

16,980 14

16,561 14

19,487 63
138,082 25

2,926 49

90,070 06

Profit and Loss __ __

48,012 19

Grand Total

$ 6,184,749 03

8 6,218,707 57

8

L _._ _ .

Liabilities.

!

$ 1,200,000 00

$ 1,200,000 00

SB

4,700,000 00

Funded Debt

4,700,000 00

224,749 03

258,707 57

50,938 74

60,000 00

Accrued Interest on Funded Debt not

60,000 00

Grand Total ._ __ -

$ 6,181,749 03

$ 6,218,707 57

$

1

CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, Etc.

Southern Express Company pays 40 per cent, of earnings. United States Post-office Depart-
ment pays Carolina Central Railroad Company 865. 85 per mile on 81.80 miles; 878.66 per mile on
188.07 miles. Pullman Palace Car Co., 3 cents per mile. Western Union Telegraph Company—
The Railroad Company furnishes operators. Western Union Telegraph Company operates and
maintains the line and pays the Railroad Company 50 per cent, of earnings.

Distance from Shelby to Wilmington is 240.10; but Wilmington Railway Bridge Company
intervenes between those points, 2.40; hence the Carolina Central proportion of road is 237.70.

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation— First, second and third mortgages. What road mortgaged— From
Wilmington to Shelby, 237.70 miles. What equipment mortgaged— All.

CAROLINA CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY.

141

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

General officers

General office clerks

Station agents

Other station men

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Machinists

Carpenters

Other shopmen

Section foremen

Other trackmen

Switchmen, flagmen, and watchmen

Telegraph operators and dispatchers

All other employees and laborers

Total (including "General Officers")— N. C._

Less " General Officers "

Total (excluding "General Officers")— N. C.

Distribution of Above:

General administration

Maintenance of way and structures

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

Total (including "General officers")— N. C. .

Less "General Officers"

Total (excluding " General Officers ")-N. C.

Number.

10
5
21
57
26
28
12
40
23
34
30
29

306
14
11
11

657
10

647

15
346

87
209

657
10

647

Total ! Total
No. Days Yeariy Corn-
Worked pensation.

Average

Daily

Com'nsa'n

3,650

$ 26,550 05

$ 7 27

1,825

5,143 68

2 82

6,573

16,280 00

2 48

17,841

21,553 92

1 20

8,138

27,023 08

3 32

8,764

9,064 76

1 03

3,756

11,056 60

2 94

12,520

11,070 81

88

7,199

12,636 90

1 76

10,642
9,390
9,077
95,778
4,382
3,443
3,443
206,421
3,650

202,771

5,475

108,298

27,231

65,417

206,421

3,650

16,968 99 j
10,123 10 j
12,755 00
110,512 77
5,195 62 I

6,517 07
5,637 30

1308,089 75
26,550 05

$281,539 60

202,771

$ 31,693 73
128,905 07
39,728 99
107,761 86

$308,089 65

26,550 05

$281,539 60

1 59
1 08
1 40
1 14

1 18
1 89
1 64

1 49

7 27
1 38

$ 5 79
1 19
1 45
1 64

$ 1 49

7 27

$ 1 38

142

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.— Entire Line.

Item.

Passenger Traffic :

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

Number of passengers carried one mile

Average distance carried

Total passenger revenue

Average amount received from each passenger

Average receipts per passenger per mile

Total passenger earnings

Passenger earnings per mile of road

Freight Traffic:
Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue

Number of tons carried one mile

Total freight revenue

Average amount received for each ton of freight-
Average receipts per ton per mile

Total freight earnings

Freight earnings per mile of road

Freight earnings per train mile

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road —

Passenger and freight earnings

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road —

Gross earnings from operation ...

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road —

Expenses

Expenses per mile of road

Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains

Miles run by freight trains

Miles run by mixed trains

Total mileage trains earning revenue

Miles run by switching trains

Miles run by construction and other trains

Grand total train mileage

Column for Ton- Columns for Revenue
nage, number and Rates.

Passengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

143,454

4,351,306

30.332

178,657
2,554,544

219,155
145,993
117,062
482,210
74,378
.55,467

812,0.55

Dollars.

123,193

154,049
461

342,727
1

342,883

1,284
1

465,921

1,754
496,933

1,861
505,633

1,893
390,427

1,462

Cts. Mills

CAROLINA CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY

143

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.— Continued.

Mileage of loaded freight cars— north or east 847,9t>o

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west 1,072,217

Mileage of empty freight cars— north or east 398,772

Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west 169,310

Average number of freight cars in train . 18.3576

Average number of loaded cars in train 13.4893

Average number of empty cars in train 4.868

Average number of tons of freight in train 7.1952

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car 5.334

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.

Commodity.

Products of Agriculture :

Grain

Flour

Other mill. products

Hay

Tobacco

Cotton

Fruit and vegetables

Peanuts

Cottonseed

Products of Animals:

Live stock

Dressed meats

Other packing-house products

Poultry, game and fish

Wool

Hides and leather

Products of Mines:

Anthracite coal

Bituminous coal

Coke

Ores

Stone, sand and other like articles.
Cotton seed meal

Products of Forest:

Lumber

Staves

Shingles

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Whole Tons. Whole Tons.

960

2,138

1,439

309

41

12,362-

467

58

3,600

1,904
142

479

1,344

4

1,171

184

749

28,512
33
191

341

1,788

5,096

3,799

154

606

10,861

422

3

3,475

266

68

2,024

11

2

64

5,573

71
1,660

1,996

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons. Per Cent.

59

2,748

7,234

5,238

463

647

23,223

889

61

7,075

68
3,928
153
10
92

481

6,917

4

1,242

1,844

.; 749

30,508

33

250

1.568

4.031

2.911

.280

.336

12.990

.504

.027

3.929

.028
2.240
.084
.001
.054

.280
3.919

.001

.672
1.008

.596

17.135
.021
.139

144

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT— Continued.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Total, Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Percent.

Manufactures :

476

207

12,605

52

756

1,450

10

828

10

101

264

803

1,801

14,976

17,873

1,000

1,482

162

51

1

2,326

63

377

132

225

146

261

312

17,670

7,768

1,476

1,689

12,767

103

757

3,776

73

1,205

142

326

410

1.064

2,116

32,646

25,643

.814

Sugar _ . __ _ . _

.952

7.167

.056

Iron and steel rails

Other castings and machinery.

.448
2.128

.039

Cement, brick and lime _ ,

.672

.066

Wagons, carriages, tools, etc

.168
224

' .560

Salt— - _ - — _ _ - -

1.232

18.253

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above

14.331

Total tonnage— North Carolina

108,679

69,976

178,657

100.00

CAROLINA CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY.

145

DESCRIPTION OP EQUIPMENT.

Item.

Total No.

at end of

Year.

Equipment Fitted

with Train

Brake.

Equipment Fitted

with Automatic

Coupler.

No.

Kind.

No.

Kind.

Locomotives :

6
15

6
9
1

Westinghouse

5 Westinghouse
4 Boyden.

Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Westinghouse

Westinghouse

6
6

12

7
5
3
2
5
22

57
10

Janney.
Janney.

Freight __

24

7
5
3
2
5

16

7
5
3
2
5

Cabs in Passenger Service:

Second-class passenger cars _

Janney.
Janney.

Combination passenger cars _

Baggage, express and postal cars

Other cars in passenger service

Total.

22

250

126

10

22

Cars in Freight Service:

Janney.
Janney.

Flat cars _ _ _

Stock cars _____

Total

Cars in Company's Service :

Gravel cars ___

386

10

25

1

1

67

2
1
3

Caboose cars. _

Janney.
Janney.

Other road cars- _ _

Total. _._ — . _

36
6

1

Cars contributed to Fast Freight Line
service _ _ _ _ .

Total cars owned.

450

Grand total cars __ _ _ _

450

10

146

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line in Use.

Line Represen-
ted by Capital,
Stock.

1
Line Totnl

under A"f^e
Track'ge <>£«*■

New
Line
Con-
structed
During
Year.

Rails.

Main
Line.

Bra'ches

and
Spurs.

Rights.

Iron.

Steel.

Miles of single track

264.60

18

2.40

267
18

79.90
18.00

187.10

Miles of yard track and sidings—

Total mileage operated (all tracks)

282.60

2.40

285

97.90

187.10

MILEAGE OF LINES BY STATES.

State.

Line

Repres'ted

by Capital

Stock.

Total

Mileage,

Excluding

Trackage

Rights.

Line Ope-
rated
under

Trackage
Rights.

Rails.

Iron.

Main Line

Steel.

267

264.60

267

97.90

187.10

Total mileage operated (single tracks)

267

264.60

267

97.90

187.10

MILEAGE OWNED.

Total mileage operated— Main line 264.60

One-half interest in the Wilmington Railway Bridge Co., 2.40 miles 1.20

Total mileage owned 265.80

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.

New Ties Laid During Year:

Oak 53,857

Pine 72,750

Total 126,607

Average price at distributing point— oak 30 cts.

Average price at distributing point— pine 25 cts.

Total average price 27% cts.

CAROLINA CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY.

147

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal -Bitu-
minous.
Tons.

Wood-
Soft.
Cords.

Total Fuel

Consumed Miles Run
Tons.

Average

Pounds

Consumed

per Mile.

Passenger _ _ _ _

5,657%

10,031%

779%

1,293%

2,828%

5,015%

789%

646%

249,001

293,778

74,378

55,467

22 72

Freight _ — — —

34 14

399%

21 21

Construction ________

23 32

Total.. _ __ _ _ _ _

399%

17,762%

9,280%

672,624

Average cost at distributing point

$ 3 60

$ 1 40

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.
Employees:

Coupling and uncoupling, killed 1

Coupling and uncoupling, injured 1

Passengers :

At highway crossings, injured 1

At stations, injured 1

Other causes, injured 2

Total 4

Others :

At highway crossings, killed 1

At stations, killed 1

*Other causes, killed 2

Total 4

*Run over by trains between stations ; both asleep on track ; one insane, the other drunk.

148

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

WORKING DIVISIONS OR BRANCHES.

Alignment. Profile

Number

of
Curves.

Aggregate

Length of

Curved

Line.

Miles.

Len'th

From

To

Miles.

Length of

Straight

Line.

Miles.

of
Level
Line.

Miles.

Wilmington (C. C. R. R.)~

Hilton (W. R. Bridge)

Meare's Bluff (C. C. R. R.)__
C. C. R. R

Hilton _ _

1.10

2.40

263.50

192

1

52.60
.33

212
2.07

Meare's Bluff.

Rutherfordton

43.65

W. R. B. C _ _

1.25

Total

267

193

52.93

214.07

44.90

WORKING DIVISIONS OR
BRANCHES.

PROFILE.

Ascending Grades.

C. C. R. R .

W. R. B. C

Total

Number.

597
9

Sum of

Ascents.

Feet.

48,792.6
107.9

48,900.5

Aggregate

Length of

Ascendi'g

Grades.

Miles.

Descending Grades.

129.83
.45

130.28

Number.

466

472

Sum of
Descents.

Feet.

,052.2
102.4

38,154.

Aggregate

Length of

Descend'g

Grades.

Miles.

91.12
.70

91.82

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Item.

No.

Aggregate
Length.

Minimum
Length.

Maximum
Length.

Feet.

Inches.

Feet.

Inches.

Feet.

Inches.

Bridges :

6
6

2

23

18

7

41

50
68

1
1

2

40
10
64

586

1,120

504

Total

14

49

59

Overhead highway crossings— bridges, 15; height of lowest above surface of rail, 16 feet

4 inches

Gauge of track, four feet nine inches, miles 267.

CAROLINA CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY. 149

TELEGRAPH.

OWNED BY COMPANY.

Miles of line 124

Miles of wire 156

Name of operating company— Seaboard Air Line.

OWNED BY ANOTHER.

Miles of line 240

Miles of wire 614

Name of owner— Western Union Telegraph Company.

Wilmington Railway Bridge is a link in main line between the termini of the Carolina Cen-
tral Railroad. Wilmington being the Eastern terminus and Rutherfordton the Western ter-
minus. The Wilmington Railway Bridge spans the Cape Fear River from Hilton to Meare's
Bluff, Hilton being practically the line of the city limits, being just 1.10 miles from the depot
of the Carolina Central Railroad, within the city limits, this depot being the terminus of the
Carolina Central Railroad at Wilmington. Hence the distance from Wilmington to Ruther-
fordton is 267 miles, but the Wilmington Railway Bridge intervening must be deducted, because
the latter is a separate corporation from the Carolina Central Railroad, 2.40 miles. Total, 264.60.

150

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

DURHAM AND NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The Durham and Northern Railway Company was organized August 29, 1887, under the laws
of the State of North Carolina, Acts February 2, 1887. It is largely owned by the Raleigh and
Gaston Railroad Company, and forms part of the Seaboard Air Dine System. The road was
opened April 1, 1889.

The purpose of this Company was to construct and operate a road between Durham and some
point in Wake, Franklin or Vance counties, to be determined by the present directors, with the
privilege of extending the road to tide-water or Roanoke river, and with power to build branch
roads not exceeding 25 miles in length, and with authority to consolidate with other railroad
companies incorporated under the laws of this or any other State.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term.

R. C. Hoffman

George W. Watts..

R. S. Tucker

J. S. Carr

John Devereux, Jr
D. Y. Cooper

Baltimore, Md __
Durham, N. C. —

Raleigh, N. C.

Durham, N. C. __

Raleigh, N. C

Henderson, N. C.

November 10, 1892.
November 10, 1892.
November 10, 1892.
November 10, 1892.
November 10, 1892.
November 10, 1892.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Chairman of the Board

President

Secretary-Treasurer

Auditor Accounts

Auditor A., R. & D

General Superintendent

Division Superintendent

Traffic Manager

Assistant General Freight Agent.

Name.

John C. Winder
John C. Winder

G. E. Hunter

J. B. Martin

N. T. Cobb

L. T. Myers

William Smith-
O.V.Smith

F. C. Bryan

Location of Office.

Raleigh, N. C.
Raleigh, N. C.
Raleigh, N. C.
Raleigh, N. C.
Raleigh, N. C.
Portsmouth, Va.
Raleigh, N. C.
Portsmouth, Va.
Portsmouth, Va.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Durham and Northern Railway Company, from Durham to Henderson, 42.20 miles.

DURHAM AND NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY. 151

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common- number of shares authorized 5,000

Par value of shares 9 100 00

Total par value authorized 500,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 290,100 00

MANNER OF PAYMENT FOR CAPITAL STOCK.

Number of shares issued for cash— common None

Total cash idealized None

Total number of shares issued for cash 2,901

Total cash realized * 280,900 00

FUNDED DEBT.

MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOMEJBONDS. ,
Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage. Date of issue, Nov., 1888. When due, Nov., 1928.

Amount of authorized issue— per mile $ 6,000 00

Amount issued 150,000 00

Amount outstanding 150,000 00

Cash realized on amount issued 145,264 52

Rate of interest, 6 per cent., payable May and November.

Amount of interest accrued during year 9,000 00

Amount of interest paid during year 9,000 00

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage Bonds— Amount issued $ 150,000 00

Amount outstanding 150,000 00

Amount of interest accrued during year 9,000 00

Amount of interest paid during year 9,000 00

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.

Cash $10,989 17

Net traffic balances due from other companies 2,525 00

Due from solvent companies and individuals % 2,500 00

Total _ $ 16,013 17

LIABILITIES.

Net traffic balances due to other companies 9,144 31

Miscellaneous 306 24

Balance— cash assets 6,562 62

Total $ 16.013 17

152

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

RECAPITULATION.
FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Total Amount
Outstanding.

Apportionment

•

Amount per Mil,e
of Road.

To Railroads.

Miles.

Amount.

Capital Stock __ _ _ _ .

$ 290,100 00
150,000 00

$ 290,100 00
150,000 00

42.20
42.20

$ 6,879 15
3 554 50

Bonds _ _ _

Total- _ _

$ 440,100 00

$ 440,100 00

42.20

$10,433 65

FOR MILEAGE OPERATED (TRACKAGE RIGHTS EXCLUDED), THE OPERATIONS OF
WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THE INCOME ACCOUNT.

Name of road — Durham and Northern Railway Company.

Capital stock $ 290,100 00

Funded debt 1.50,000 00

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Item.

Total Cost to
June 30, 1891.

Total Cost to
June 30, 1892.

Cost
Per Mile.

Construction :

Right-of-way ___._. _ _ __

$ 9,580 75

$ 9,580 75

$ 233 68

Other real estate _ _ _

10,350 00

10,350 00

252 44

Grading and bridge and culvert masonry

93,987 15

93,987 15

2,292 37

59,515 26

59,515 26

1,451 59
2,502 57

Rails

102,605 45

102,605 45

Ties

39,300 80

39,300 80

958 56

36,709 55

36,709 55

895 35

13,210 31

13,210 31

322 20

17,367 19

17,367 19

423 59

Discount on securities sold for construction

14,135 48

14,135 48

344 76

Telegraph line _ _ _ __

2,209 33

2,209 33

53 89

5,723 32

5,723 32

139 59

10,426 57

10,426 57

754 30

Total construction __ _

$ 415,121 16

f 415,121 16

$10,124 89

Equipment :

-S,000 00

8,000 00

195 12

3,000 00

3,000 00

73 17

Combination cars _______ _ _

2,618 31

2,618 31

63 86

12,295 25

12,046 07

285 44

$ 25,913 56

$ 25,664 38

$ 608 17

$ 441,037 72

$ 440,785 54

$10,445 15

DURHAM AND NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY.

153

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross Earnings from. Operation

Less Operating Expenses

Income from Operation

Miscellaneous Income— less Expenses

Total income

Deductions from Income:

Interest on Funded. Debt Accrued

Taxes

Total Deductions from Income

Net Income

Surplus from Operations of Year ending June 30, 1892

Surplus on June 30, 1891 [From " General Balance Sheet," 1891
Report]

Deficit on June 30, 1891 [From
Report]

General Balance Sheet," 1891

Deductions for Year-

Surplus on June 30, 1892 [For entry on
Sheet "]

General Balance

248 16

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Total
Receipts.

Passenger :

Passenger Revenue i $

Total Passenger Revenue j

Mail

Express

Extra Baggage and Storage

Total Passenger Earnings

Freight :

Freight Revenue

Overcharge to Shippers

Total Freight Revenue

Total Freight Earnings

Total Passenger and Freight Earnings

Other Earnings from Operation :

" Car Mileage— Balance

Switching Charges— Balance

Telegraph Companies

Rents not Otherwise Provided for

Total Other Earnings

10,920 15

33,251 19

123 65

1,392 00

73 65

600 00

Total Gross Earnings from Operation— entire
line

Deductions,

Account of Actual

Repayments, Earnings,
etc.

293 03

10,920 15

1,797 64

328 51

25 92

13,072 22

32,958 16

i $ 32,958 16
! $ 46,030 38

2,189 30

$ 48,219 68

154

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

Repairs of Roadway $

Renewals of Rails 13 05

Renewals of Ties 219

Repairs of Bridges and Culverts 1 31

Repairs of Buildings 69 38

Repairs of Telegraph ! 1 70

Other expenses 62

Total $ 5,583 99

Maintenance of Equipment:

Repairs and renewals of Locomotives $ 516 90

Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars 136 73

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars 123 28

Total $ 776 91

Conducting Transportation :

Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Roundhouse-
men : $ 1,917 13

Fuel for Locomotives I 1,776 89

Water-supply for Locomotives i 78 34

All other supplies for Locomotives 159 89

Wages of other Trainmen 1,310 53

All other train supplies 168 87

Wages of Switchmen, Flagmen and Watchmen 100 00

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks and Laborers— 2.676 04

Station supplies 71 35

Car mileage— balance 281 96

Loss and Damage 55 90

Injuries to persons 30

Other expenses 31 75

Total $ 8,628 95

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

Total.

5,278 05

13 05

219 89

1 31

69 39

1 70

63

5,584 02

10,556 09

26 10

439 78

2 62
138 77

3 40
1 25

11,168 01

$ 516 90
136 73
123 28

776 91

$ 1,033 80
273 46
246 56

$ 1,553 82

1,917 13

1,776 90

78 35

159 89

1,310 53

168 88

100 00

2,676 04

71 36

281 96

55 90

30

31 75

8,628 99

$ 17

834 26
.553 79
156 69
319 78
621 06
337 75
200 00
352 08
142 71
563 92
111 80
60
63 50
257 94

DURHAM AND NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY.

155

OPERATING EXPENSES-Continued.

Item.

Chargeable to) Chargeable
Passenger i to Freight
Traffic. Traffic.

Total.

General Expenses:

Salaries of Officers

$ 420 00 $ 420 00
60 00 GO 00

$ 840 00
120 00

6 60 6 60 13 20

30 00 30 00 60 00

102 79 102 80
498 93 498 94
113 92 113 93

205 59

Legal expenses

Stationery and Printing _ _ _ _ .

997 87

227 85

Other General Expenses _ __

76 39

76 39

152 78

Total _ _ _ _ _ . _

$ 1,308 63

$ 1,308 66

$ 2,617 29

Recapitulation of Expenses:

Maintenance of Way and Structures

$ 5,583 99 ! $ 5,584 02 $ 11,168 01
776 91 776 91 1,553 82

8,628 95 8-628 99 17.257 94

General Expenses

1,308 63

1,308 66

2,617 29

Grand total

$ 16,298 48

$ 16,298 58

$ 32,597 06

Percentage of expenses to earnings, entire line, 67.60 per cent.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.

Assets.

June 30, 1892.

Total.

Total.

$ 415,121 16

Cost of Road _ _

$ 415,121 16
* 25,664 38

25,913 56

Cost of Equipment _

13,011 61

Cash and Current Assets

16,013 17

Grand Total. _ __

$ 454,046 33

$ 456,798 71

Liabilities.
Capital Stock _ _ __

$ 290,300 00

$ 290,100 00

150,000 00

9,450 55

7,248 16

$ 456,798 71

150,000 00

Funded Debt _

9,642 11

Current Liabilities _

4,104 22
$ 454,046 33

Profit and Loss. _ _ . •_

Grand Total

*Decrease for the year ending June 30, 1892, $249.18.

CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, Etc.

Southern Express Company pays 40 per cent, of gross receipts. United States mail carried for
usual compensation.

156

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation — First mortgage. What road mortgaged — From Henderson to
Durham, 42.20 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, 83,658.53. What equipment mort-
gaged—All. What income mortgaged— All. What securities mortgaged— All.

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

Total

Number. No. Days
j Worked

Total
Yearly Com-
pensation.

Average

Daily
Com pen 'n

3

1

• 5

3

3

2
4

939
313

1,565

2,191

939

939

626

1,252

8 840 00

120 00

2,760 00

2,640 00

2,820 00

810 00

1,440 00

996 96

$ 85

39

1 76

Other station men. _ __ _ . ._ . _

1 20

Enginemen

Firemen _ __ .

3 00

89

Conductors. __ __ _ _ - - _.

2 30

Other trainmen __ _ _ _ _ _ __

79

Section foremen .. - __

5

1.565

2,100 00 1 34

31 9,703

1 313

2 626

1
5,825 52 60

240 00 76

278 28

45

67

4

20,971
1,252

$ 20,900 76
960 00

99

76

63

19,719

f 19,940 76

1 01

Distribution of Above :

General Administration

4 1,252
36 i 11,268
27 8,451

$ 960 00
7,925 52
12,015 24

76

70

1 42

67
4

20,971
1,252

$ 20,900 76
960 00

99

Less " General Officers "

76

63 19,719

$ 19,940 76

1 01

DURHAM AND NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY.

157

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

Number of passengers carried one mile

Average distance carried

Total passenger revenue

Average amount received from each passenger

Average receipts per passenger per mile

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile .

Total passenger earnings —

Passenger earnings per mile of road

Passenger earnings per train mile

Freight Traffic:
Number" of tons carried of freight earning revenue-
Number of tons carried one mile

Average distance haul of one ton

Total freight levenue

Average amount received for each ton of freight-
Average receipts per ton per mile

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile

Total freight earnings

Freight earnings per mile of road

Freight earnings per train mile

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road

Passenger and freight earnings

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road

Gross earnings from operation

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road

Expenses

Expenses per mile of road

Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains

Miles run by freight trains

Total mileage trains earning revenue

Miles run by switching trains

Miles run by construction and other trains

Grand total train mileage

Column for Ton-
nage, number
Passengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

16,558
367,850
22.215

21,643

786,088
32.

26,602
25,614

52,216
2,442
1,385

Dollars.

56,043

10,920

13,072
266

Cts.

32,958

32,958
780

1

43,876
1,039

46,030
1,090

48,219
1,142

32,597
772

158

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.— Continued.

Mileage of loaded freight cars— north or east 59,708

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west 31,584

Mileage of empty freight cars— north or east 87,847

Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west 3,038

Average number of freight cars in train 4.7647

Average number of loaded cars in train 5.9824

Average number of empty cars in train 1.4823

Average number of tons of freight in train 34.6843

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car 5.7977

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.
[COMPANY'S MATERIAL EXCLUDED.]

Commodity

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Whole Tons.

Products of Agriculture:

Grain

Flour

Other mill products

Hay

Tobacco

Cotton

Fruit and vegetables

Cottonseed

Products of Animals:

Live stock

Other packing-house products

Poultry, game and fish

Hides and leather

Products of Mines:

Anthracite coal

Bituminous coal

Stone, sand and other like articles

Products of Forest:

Lumber

Staves

4,93

2
640

2

155
10

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Whole Tons.

339
792
792

1
661

87
25

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons. Per Cent

415
3

326
1,434

97

3,530
172

348

807

800

16

5,597

107

26

15

4

436
4

328
2,074

3,685
182

15.31

37.45

37.45

.45

259.37

4.16

.90

.45

.01

18.03

.01

12.26

95.70

4.16

170.60
8.32

DURHAM AND NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY.

159

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT— Continued.

Commodity.

Manufactures :

Petroleum, and other oils

Sugar

Naval stores

Castings and machinery

Cement, brick and lime

Agricultural implements

Wagons, carriages, tools, etc

Wines, liquors and beers

Household goods and furniture

Guano

Merchandise

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above
Total tonnage— North Carolina

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Whole Tons.

4

1

22

664

459

3

7,108

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Whole Tons.

54

168

93

38

95

14

6

20

16

2,652

2,665

38
14,535

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons. Per Cent

56

169

94

50

175

14

10

21

38

3,316

3,124

41

21,643

2.77

8.32

4.16

2.77

8.32

.45

.45

.90

1.39

153.96

146.08

2.77

100.00

160

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

DESCRIPTION OP EQUIPMENT.

Item.

Total
Number
at end of

Year.

Equipment Fitted
with Train Brake.

Equipment

Fitted with

Automatic

Coupler.

No.

Kind.

No.

Kind.

Locomotives :

9

2

Westinghouse

Freight

None

None

Total locomotives

2

Cars in Passenger Service :

First-class passenger cars

1

Automatic

1

Janney.

1

1

1

Janney.
Janney.

1

Parlor cars

None

Sleeping cars

None

Baggage, express and postal cars

None

None

Total _______ _.

3

Cars in Freight Service:

25

25

25

Janney.

Coal cars. - .

None

None

Total—

25

Cars in Company's Service :

None

None

Cars contributed to fast freight line service-

None

Cars leased -_ - _ __ _

None

DURHAM AND NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY.

161

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line in Use.

Line Represented
by Capital Stock.

Total

Mileage

Ope rated.

Rails.

Main Line aB;—

Iron.

Steel.

Miles of single track _ __ _ .

42.20

42.20
1.50

1.20
1.50

41.00

Total mileage operated (all tracks). _

43.70

2.70

41.00

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.

New Rails Laid During Year:

Iron, tons .06

Weight per yard, pounds 50

Average price per ton at distributing point $ 20 00

New Ties Laid During Year:

Oak and pine 3,000

Average price at distributing point 30 cts.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal-
Anthra-
cite.
Tons.

Wood-
Soft.
Cords.

Total Fuel

Consum'd.

Tons.

Miles
Run.

Average

Pounds

Consum'd

per Mile.

494.00

669.75

33.00

26.00

39.00
'48.00
46.00

513.50
693.75
56.00
26.00

26,160

31,947

2,442

1,385

46.91

Freight .. —

43.43

45.86

37.54

Total -

1,222.75

133.00

1,289.25

61,934

Average cost at distributing points

$ 2 70

$ 2 00

11

162 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

From Henderson, N. O, to Durham, N. C. (miles) 42.20

Alignment— Number of curves 90

Aggregate length of curved line (miles) 20.0L

Length of straight line (miles) 22.19

Profile— Length of level line (miles) 6.18

Ascending grades— Number 39

Sum of ascents (feet) ,___ 80.2

Aggregate length of ascending grades (miles) 18.01

Descending grades— Number 38

Sum of descents (feet) 862

Aggregate length of descending grades (miles) 17.86

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Bridges— Iron 2

Aggregate length, feet . 300

Minimum length, feet 150

Maximum length, feet 1 150

Trestles ^ 66

Aggregate length, feet 6,617

Minimum length, feet 10

Maximum length, feet 1,600

Tunnels None.

Gauge of track, four feet ryne inches ; 42.20 miles.

TELEGRAPH.

OWNED BY COMPANY.

Miles of line 41

Miles of wire 41

RALEIGH AND AUGUSTA AIR-LINE RAILROAD.

163

RALEIGH AND AUGUSTA AIR-LINE RAILROAD.

HISTORY.

The Raleigh and Augusta Air-Line Railroad Company was organized April, 1801, as Chatham
Railroad Company (name changed under Act December 13, 1871) under laws of North Carolina,
Acts February 15, 1861, February 10, 1862, February 5, 1863, March, 1868, August 3, 1868, August 15,
1868, September 17, 1868, December 18. 1868, April 10, 1869, December 13, 1871.

Main line completed September 13, 1877; is controlled by the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad
Company.

No limitation as to duration of corporate powers in the original Act ratified the 15th day of
February, 1861.

The Chatham Railroad Company was chartered 1855, for the purpose of effecting railroad
communication between Deep River a't or near the coal fields in the county of Chatham and
the city of Raleigh, or some point on the North Carolina Railroad west of the city of Raleigh,
with a capital stock of $800,000.

Pittsboro Railroad ; a branch of the Raleigh and Augusta Air-Line ; Moncure to Pittsboro,
twelve miles. Chartered in 1886, and road built and opened in same year. Leased to the Raleigh
and Augusta Air-Line Railroad Company, which practically owns the road.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term.

John M. Robinson Baltimore, Md j November 10, 1892.

R. C. Hoffman ! Baltimore, Md ' November 10, 1892.

I
W. W. Chamberlain j Norfolk, Va j November 10, 1892.

W. J.Hawkins ! Raleigh, N. C I November 10, 1S92.

I
Louis McLane j Baltimore, Md ! November 10, 1892.

Joseph B. Batchelor j Raleigh, N. C | November 10, 1892.

RufusS. Tucker Raleigh November 10, 1892.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

John M. Robinson.
John M. Robinson.
R.C.Hoffman

Chairman of the Board

President

First Vice-President

Secretary -Treasurer \ W. W. Vass __.

Attorney, or General Counsel Legh R. Watts

Auditor Accounts J. B. Martin

Auditor Receipts and Disbursem'tsJ N. T. Cobb

General Manager John C. Windei

General Superintendent L. T. Myers

Division Superintendent William Smith

Superintendent of Telegraph D. S Hudgins

Traffic Manager O. V. Smith ..

Asst. Gen. Freight and Pass. Agent-; F. C. Bryan—

1

Location of Office.

Baltimore, Md.
Baltimore, Md.
Baltimore, Md.
Raleigh, N. C.
Portsmouth, Va.
Raleigh, N. C.
Raleigh, N. C.
Raleigh, N. C.
Portsmouth, Va.
Raleigh, N. C.
Raleigh, N. C.
Portsmouth, Va.
Portsmouth, Va.

161

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.
PROPERTY OPERATED.

NAME.

TERMINALS.

Miles of
Line for

From

To

Each Ro'd

Named.

Raleigh and Augusta Air-Line Railroad

Raleigh, N. C

Moncure

Gibson, N. C

Pittsboro

107.27
12.00

Total — - - - -

119.27

CAPITAL STOCK. '

Capital Stock, Common— number of shares authorized 8,736

Par value of shares $ 100 00

Total par value authorized 1 873,600 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 873,600 00

Total number of shares issued for cash— common 8,736

Total cash realized 873,600 00

FUNDED DEBT.

MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.
Class of Bond-or Obligation— First Mortgage. Date of issue— 1886. When due— 1926. Rate of
interest, 6 per cent. When payable— January and July.

Amount of authorized issue $ 1,000,000 00

Amount issued 1 1,000,000 00

Amount outstanding 1,000,000 00

Cash realized on amount issued 1,000,000 00

Amount of interest accrued during year 60,000 00

Amount of interest paid during year 60,000 00

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage Bonds— amount issued $ 1,000,000 00

Amount outstanding 1,000,000 00

Amount of interest accrued during year 60,000 00

Amount of interest paid during year 60,000 00

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

Cash and Current Assets Available for
Payment of Current Liabilities.

Cash

Bills Receivable

Due from Agents

Net Traffic Balances due from other
Companies

Due from Solvent Companies and In-
dividuals

Balance current liabilities

Total

5 19,788 31
20,380 33
5,540 24

21,062 58

2,586 23
304,698 17

$374,055 86

Current Liabilities Accrued to and
Including June 30, 1892.

Loans and Bills Payable $ 90,C00 00

Miscellaneous : 284,055 86

Total $374,055 86

RALEIGH AND AUGUSTA AIR-LINE RAILROAD.

165

RECAPITULATION.
FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Account.

Total Amount
Outstanding.

Apportionment

Amount Per Miee of Road.

To Railroads.

Miles.

Amount.

Capital Stock ___._'_ _ _

$ 873,600 00
1,000,000 00

* 873,600 00
1,000,000 00

107.27

$ 8,143 93

Bonds

9,322 27

Total

* 1,873,600 00

$ 1,873,600 00

107.27

$ 17,666 27

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Item.

Charged to

Construction or

Equipment.

Total Cost
to June
30, 1891.

Total Cost
to June

30, 1 92.

Cost per
Mile.

Construction :

Buildings, furniture and fixtures

Telegraph line

$ 5,561 43

1,095 32

$ 6,659 75

3,082 26

$1,896,030 51

$1,902,690 26

Total construction

Equipment :

Cars of all classes

$ 17,744 56

Total equipment

$ 3,082 26

$ 44,116 82

$ 47,199 08

$ 440 00

Gr'd total cost construct'!!, equipm't, etc.

$ 9,742 01

$ 1,940,147 33

$1,949,889 34

$ 18,184 56

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross earnings from operation l $ 281,367 92

Less operating expenses

Income from operation

Miscellaneous income— less expenses

Total income

Deductions from Income :

Interest on funded debt accrued

Taxes

Total deductions from income

Net income

Surplus from operations of year ending June 30, 1892 __.

Deficit on June 30, 1891 [From "General Balance Sheet,
1891 Report]

215,910 17

Deficit on June 30, 1891 [From "General Balance Sheet1
1891 Report]

Deductions for year

65,457 75

2,494 00

67,951 75

Deficit on June 30, 1892 [For entry on " General Balance
Sheet"]

$ (30,000 00
5,280 72

•

$

65,280 72

$

2,671 03

$

2,671 03

$

188,268 38

$

185,597 35

7,827 39

$

193,424 74

166

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Deductions,

Total I Account of Actual

Receipts, j Repayments, Earnings.

etc.

Passenger:

Passenger revenue

Tickets redeemed

Excess fares refunded

Total deductions

Total passenger revenue

Mail

Express

Extra baggage and storage

Other items

Total passenger earnings

Freight :

Freight revenue

Overcharge to shippers

Total deductions

Total freight revenue

Total freight earnings

Total passenger and freight earnings

Other Earnings from Operation :

Telegraph Companies

Rents not otherwise provided for

Total other earnings

Total gross earnings from operation— N. C

Total gross earnings from operation— entire line—

$ 46,976 55

$ 228,166 44

$ 87 97

26 95

114 92

9,116 07

9,116 07

7.50 55
4,879 44

$ 46,861 63

7,383 59

2,248 44

93 94

$ 56,687 56

$ 219,050 37

$ 219,050 37

$ 275,737 93

5,629 99

$ 281,367 92

$ 281,367 92

MISCELLANEOUS INCOME.

Carthage Railroad $ 1,380 00

Miscellaneous interest *J 1,114 00

Total 8 2,494 00

RALEIGH AND AUGUSTA AIR-LINK RAILROAD.

167

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Maintenance of Way and Structures

Repairs of Roadway

Renewals of Rails

Renewals of Ties

Repairs of Bridges and Culverts

Chargeable to
! Passenger
Traffic.

Repairsof Fences, Road-crossings, Signs and Cattle)
Guards I

Repairs of Buildings

^Repairs of Telegraph

Other expenses

Total

Maintenance of Equipment:

Repairs and renewals of Locomotives

Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars

Other expenses

Total

Conducting Transportation :

Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Roundhouse-
men

* 9,304 60

580 72

3,042 46

724 67

2 27

364 02

58 71

1 64

Chargeable to
Freight
Traffic.

Total.

$ 31,150 21 ! $ 40,454 81

1,944 19 ', 2,524 91

10,185 63 ' 13,228 09

2,426 09 j 3,150 76

7 61

1,218 68

196 58

5 52

1,582 70

255 29

7 16

$ 14,079 09 $ 47,134 51

$ 61,213

$ 302 80 ; $ 1,013 75 | $ 1.316 55

604 50 2,023 72 | 2,628 22

1,031 18 3,452 24 4,483 42

194 40

Fuel for Locomotives

Water-supply for Locomotives

All other supplies for Locomotives

Wages of other Trainmen

All other train supplies

Wages of Switchmen, Flagmen, and Watchmen-
Expense of Telegraph, including Train Dispatchers
and Operators

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks, and Laborers

Station supplies

Car Mileage— Balance

Loss and Damage

Injuries to persons,.,

Other expenses

Total

$ 1,983 19

$ 6,639 40

$ 8,622 59

$ 4,875 84

$ 16,323 47

$ 21,199 31

3,128 78

10,474 65

13,603 43

201 66

681 68

883 34

316 63

1,060 04

1,376 67

3,453 40

11,561 42

15,014 82

673 09

2,253 40

2,926 49

170 27

570 06

740 33

503 10

1,684 74

2,187 84

4,644 16

15,547 86

20,192 02

257 62

862 52

1,120 14

8,647 70

28,951 03

37,598 73

221 46

1,448 37

1,669 83

52 76

176 64

229 40

88 13

295 48

383 61

$ 27,234 60

$ 91,891 36

$ 119,125 95

168

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable to
Freight
Traffic.

Total.

Genekal Expenses:
Salaries of officers _ __

>

8 2,952. 02

1,101 66

263 64

35 70

243 66

499 94

66 40

279 85

674 24

260 91

S 9,013 29

3,688 20

882 66

119 49

815 71

1,673 72

222 30

936 92

2,257 27

960 44

8 11,965 31

4,789 86

1,146 30

155 19

Salaries of clerks . _ _

General office expenses and supplies

Advertising _ _ ___.

Insurance _ _ ._ __ __

1,059 37

Expense of traffic associations

2,173 66

Rents not otherwise provided for _

288 70

Legal expenses

Stationery and printing

Other general expenses

1,216 77
2,931 51
1,221 35

Total.

8 6,378 02

S 20,570 00

$ 26,948 02

Recapitulation of Expenses:

Maintenance of way and structures

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

General expenses

8 14,079 09

1,983 19

27,234 60

6,378 02

8 49,674 90

8 47,134 51

6,639 40

91,891 36

20,570 00

8 61,213 60

8,622 59

119,125 96

26,948 02

Grand Total _ __ _ __-__.

8 166,235 27

8 215,910 17

Percentage of expenses to earnings, entire line, 76.74 per cent.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.

Total.

Assets.

$ 1,896,030 51 Cost of Road.

44,116 82 Cost of Equipment-

34,984 09 Other Permanent Investments,

74,228 62 Cash and Current Assets.

188,268 38 Profit and Loss

-

8 2,237,628 42 j Grand TotaL

Lr abilities.

873,600 00 (Capital Stock

1,000,000 00 JFunded Debt

364,028 42 Current Liabilities

June 30, 1892. |Year Ending June 30, 1892.
Increase.

Total.

8 1,902,690 26
47,199 08
34,981 09
69,357 69
193,424 74

8 2,247,655 86

8 873,600 00

1,000,000 00

374,055 86

8 2,237,628 42

Grand Total 8 2,247,655 86

3,082 26

5,156

8 14,898

Decrease.

34

35 I -•

8 10,027
8 10,027

4,870 93

4,870 93

RALEIGH AND AUGUSTA AIR-LINE RAILROAD.

109

CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, Etc.

Southern Express Company pays 40 percent, of gross receipts. United States Mail transported
for usual compensation. Pullman Palace Car Company furnishes sleepers for daily through
trains from Portsmouth, Va., to Atlanta, Ga., for usual mileage. Pittsboro Railroad is operated
under contract; no remuneration except operation ; all receipts and expenses are included on
pages 35 and 43 of this report. No separate accounts are kept.

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage bond. What road mortgaged— From Raleigh to
Gibson 107.27 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, $9,345.79. What equipment mort"
gaged— All. What income mortgaged -All. What securities mortgaged— All.

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

General officers

General office clerks

Station agents

Other station men

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Carpenters

Section foremen

Other trackmen

Telegraph operators and dispatchers

Emyloyees— account floating equipment

All other employees and laborers

Total (including "General Officers ")— N. C

Less " General Officers "

Total (excluding "General Officers ")— N. C

Distribution op Above:
General administration

Maintenance of way and structures

Conducting ti-ansportation

Total (including "General officers")— N. C

Less "General Officers"

Total (excluding "General Officers ")-N. C

Total (including "General Officers")— Entire line.

Total
Number. No. Days
Worked

12
15
18
33
20
20

9
33

5

15

149

5

1

15

330

27

323

3,756

4,695 j

5,634 |
10,329 !

6,260

6,260

2,817
10,329

1,565

4,695
46,637

1,565
313

4,695
109,550

8,451

101,099

Total
Year iy Com-
pensation.

$ 11,965 31

4,789 86

8,444 44

8,668 92

16,179 35

4,461 52

6,101 16

8,247 55

1,678 68

7,380 00

25,214 60

1,758 00

468 00

1,889 75

$107,247 14

16,755 17

$ 90,491 97

Average

Daily

Com'nsa'n

3 19
1 02

1 50
84

2 58
71

2 16

SO

1 07

1 57

54

1 12

1 50

40

98

ss

164
159

350

27

323
350

8,451 i $ 16,755 17 $ 1 98
51,332 32,594 60 | 63

49,767 57,897 37 | 1 17

109,550 $107,247 14

8,451 16,755 17

101,099 j $ 90,491 97

109,550 | $107,247 14

98

98

170

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.— Entire Line.

V .

Item.

Column for Ton- Columns for Revenue
nage, number and Rates.

Passengers, number -
Trains, Mileage, -p^i ,
number Cars. bls* Mlllb

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

Number of passengers carried one mile

Average distance carried

Total passenger revenue

Average amount received from each passenger

Average receipts per passenger per mile

Total passenger earnings

Passenger earnings per mile of road

Passenger earnings per train mile

Freight Traffic:
Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue-

Number of tons carried one mile

Total freight revenue

Average amount received for each ton of freight— -

Average receipts per ton per mile

Total freight earnings

Freight earnings per mile of road

Freight earnings per train mile

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road

Passenger and freight earnings __

Gross earnings from operation

Expenses

59,013

1,630,668

27.632

228,721
10,480,221

40,861

56,687
437

219,050

219,050
1,836

1

265,912
2,229
275,737
281,367
215,910

408
873

165

771
329

671
176

610

442

RALEIGH AND AUGUSTA AIR-LINE RAILROAD. 171

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE. —Continued.
Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains 62,871

Miles run by freight trains 186,942

Miles run by mixed trains 21,400

Total mileage trains earning revenne 271,213

Miles run by switching trains 20,601

Miles run by construction and other trains 13,809

Grand total train mileage 305,623

Mileage of loaded freight cars— north or east 1,175,077

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west 195,455

Mileage of empty freight cars— north or east 878,477

Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west 430,143

Average number of freight cars in train 10.410

Average number of loaded cars in train 7.401

Average number of empty cars in train 3.009

Average number tons of freight in train 59.101

Average number tonsof freight in each loaded car 7.9S5

172

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

IREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.— Entire line.

Commodity.

Products of Agriculture :

Grain

Flour

Other Mill Products

Hay

Tobacco

Cotton

Fruits and Vegetables

Cotton Seed

Products of Animals:

Livestock

Dressed Meats

Other Packing-house Products

Poultry, Game and Fish

Wool

Hides and Leather

Products of Mines:

Anthracite Coal

Bituminous Coal

Ores

Stone, Sand, and other like articles.

Products of Forest:

Lumber

Shingles

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Whole Tons.

79
51
79

27

2,9C8

58

332

34
G
3

12

135
572

144

84,834
729

P'reight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

other Carriers.

Whole Tons.

2,299
6,102
5,459
1,197
888
20,112 •

28

11

2,493

17

100

71
5,642

95
1,995

5,476
110

Total, Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons. Per Cent

2,374

6,241

5,520

1,276

915

23,0S0

457

931

53
11
2,527
23
10
112

206

6.214

95

2,139

90,310

1.049

2.710

2.442

.544

.390

10.052

.201

.394

.21
.01
1.130
.11
.01
.46

.87

2.710

.43

.962

39.510
.3.50

RALEIGH AND AUGUSTA AIR-LINE RAILROAD.

173

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.— Continued.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

other Carriers.

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Percent.

Manufactures :

37
6

1,094
2.341

1,131

2,347

29,641

55

676

3,590

69

515

147

446

108

525

9,150

36,428

228

302

.481

1.049

24,707 4,934
2 53

12.981

.21

198
311

1
189

2

478

3,279

68

356

145

.262

1.573

.23

Cement, Brick and Lime

Agricultural Implements

.219
.44

Wagons, Carriages, Tools, etc

Wines, Liquors and Beers __ __ _

309 137

18 90

110 415

.175
.44

Household Goods and Furniture

.219

Guano

Merchandise

Cotton Seed Meal _ ._ . ____ ._

95 9,055

1,790 34,638

154 74

4.021
16.009

.88

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above

25

277

.131

Total Tonnage— North Carolina. _ .

118,117

Total Tonnage— entire line

118,117

110,604

228,721

100.00

174

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

DESCRIPTION OP EQUIPMENT.

It km.

Number

Added

During

Year.

Total
Number
at end of

Year.

Equipped with
Train Brake.

Equipment

Fitted with

Automatic

Coupler.

No.

i Kind.

No.

Kind.

Locomotives :

;

Passenger _ _ .. -

2

2

Westinghouse

Freight _ __ .__

Switching

None

Leased .

None

Totai Locomotives

2

Cars in Passenger Service:

Second-class Passenger Cars

1

Automatic

Janney.

Combination Passenger Cars

None

Emigrant Cars . _ - .

Dining Cars

None

Sleeping Cars

None

Baggage, Express and Postal Cars.

None

Other Cars in Passenger Service

None

Cars in Freight Service :

Box Cars . -

50 50

Hand

50

Common.

Flat Cars . __ __ ._

84 1 84

1

Hand

84

Common.

Coal Cars „__________

None

Tank Cars

None

Refrigerator Cars

None

t

Other Cars

None |

Total

134

Cars in Company's Service :

Gravel Cars

None

Derrick Cars

None

Caboose Cars _ ___-._

None
None

None

1

Other Road Cars

Cars Contributed to Fast Freight
Line Service

Total Cars Owned ___

134

" "1

Grand Total Cars .

134

1

1

RALEIGH AND AUGUSTA AIR^LINE RAfLROAD

175

MILEAGE.

Line

Represented

by Capital

Stock.
Main Line.

Line
Operated
under Con-
tract, etc.

Total

Mileage

Operated.

RAILS.

Line in Use.

Iron.

Steel.

107.27

12.00

119.27
11.23

22.27 97.00

10.46 .77

130.50

32.73 ! 97.77

MILEAGE OF LINES BY STATES.

North Carolina— Line represented by capital stock, main line 107.27

Line operated under contract, etc 12.00

RENEWALS OP RAILS AND TIES.
New Rails Laid During Year:

Steel (tons) 707-14

60 52

Total steel (tons) 769.66

Weight per yard (pounds) '

50

Average price per ton at distributing point * '50 ;j0

30 50
New Ties Laid During Year:

Pine and oak 65,466

Average price at distributing point 25 cts.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal -Bitu-
minous.
Tons.

Wood-
Soft.
Cords.

Total Fuel

Consumed

Tons.

Miles Run

Average

Pounds

Consumed

per Mile.

880.50
63.50

57.87

922.50

8,873.10
642.00
439.25

1,341.75

4,436.55

321.00

219.62

75,085

211,696

20,601

13,089

35 73

Freight

43.60

36 87

Construction __ _

33 55

Total

1,001.87

$ 3 50

10,476.85

6,318.92

320,471

Average cost at distributing point

$ 1 50

176

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.
Trainmen :

Coupling and uncoupling, injured 2

Falling from trains and engines, injured 1

Other train accidents, injured 1

Total 4

Passengers :

*Other causes, injured 1

Trespassing :

*Other causes, killed 2

*Other causes, injured 2

*Two colored men were found dead on the track ; supposed to have been killed by night
freight trains. Two colored brakemen each had a hand slightly mashed uncoupling cars. One
colored brakeman fell between the cars and had his hand and arm mashed. One colored brake,
man was slightly injured by lumber falling from a flat car. Two colored men attempting to
cross the track just ahead of passenger train, both were struck by the engine, and each had a
leg broken. A colored man had his leg broken by jumping from passenger train ; he jumped
of his own accord, with the knowledge of the trainmen.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

WORKING DIVISIONS OR BRANCHES.

Alignment.

Profile

Number

of
Curves.

Aggregate

Length of

Curved

Line.

Miles.

Length of

Straight

Line.

Miles.

Len'th

From

To

Miles.

of

Level
Line.

Miles.

96.95
10.32
12.00

95
12

18

25.17
2.31
3.50

71.78
8.01
8.50

18.03

2.74

Pittsboro

2.20

Total _

119.27

125

30.98

88.29

22.97

PROFILE.

WORKING DIVISIONS OR

Ascending Grades.

Descending Grades.

BRANCHES.

Number.

Sum of
Ascents.

Feet.

Aggregate

Length of

Ascendi'g

Grades.

Miles.

Number.

Sum of
Descents.

Feet.

Aggregate

Length of

Descend'g

Grades.

Miles.

From

To

Raleigh

Hamlet

Moncure

Hamlet

Gibson

Pittsboro

85
9
15

1,205.00
60.00
152.00

37.20

2.82
7.50

93
18
12

1,197.00
80.00
99.00

41.72
4.76
2.30

109

1,427.00

47.52

123

1,376.00

48.78

RALEIGH AND AUGUSTA AIR-LINE RAILROAD. 177

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD — Continued.

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Bridges:

Wooden 2

Aggregate length, feet 1,100

Minimum length, feet 520

Maximum length, feet 580

Trestles :

Number 25

Aggregate length, feet 511

Minimum length, feet 10

Maximum length, feet S50

Overhead highway crossings— bridges, 3 ; height of lowest above surface of rail, 16 feet.
Gauge of track, four feet nine inches, miles 107.27.

TELEGRAPH.

OWNED BY COMPANY.

Miles of line 97

Miles of wire 194

Name of operating company— Raleigh and Augusta Air-Line.

OWNED BY ANOTHER COMPANY.

Western Union Telegraph Company— Miles of Wire and Line 97

F. B Gibson— Miles of Wire and Line 10

D. S. Hudgings— Miles of Wire and Line 12

12

178

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

RALEIGH AND GASTON RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The Raleigh and Gaston Railroad Company was organized in the year 1830, under the laws of
North Carolina, Acts of December, 1835, and January 6, 1845.

Reorganized September 11th, 1851.

The road was opened from Raleigh to Gaston, in 1844, and extended to Weldon in 1852. The
company owns a controlling interest in the Raleigh and Augusta Air-Line Railroad, and a large
interest in the Durham and Northern Railroad, also the Carolina Central Railroad and the
Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railroad.

Charter expires ninety years from December, 1835. It was amended in 1839, '43, '45, '47, '49, '51,
'52, '55, '61 ('06 ordinance of convention), '67. In 1871 the section requiring the officers to reside
in North Carolina was repealed.

This road has been declared by the courts to be exempt from taxation under its charter, except
upon its shai'es of stock. It is the most important link in the Seaboard Air Line System, and
was chartered by the General Assembly of 1835 for the purpose of effecting a communication by
a railroad from some point in or near the city of Raleigh to the termination of the Greenville
and Roanoke Railroad, at or near Gaston, on the Roanoke river, with a capital stock of $800,000.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term.

R. C Hoffman

November 10, 1892.

Baltimore, Md

Portsmouth, Va

Raleigh, N. C -

Raleigh, N. C __

November 10, 1892.

W. W. Chamberlaine

November 10, 1892.

November 10, 1892.

R S Tucker

November 10, 1892

Raleigh, N. C._. - -

November 10, 1892.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Chairman of the Board ! John M.Robinson.

President I John M. Robinson.

First Vice-President 1 R. C. Hoffman

Secretary-Treasurer ! W. W. Vass

Attorney or General Counsel i Legh R. Watts

Auditor Accounts ! J. B. Martin

Auditor A., R. <fe D ; N. T. Cobb

Assistant General Manager.

!

General Superintendent j L. T. Myers

.
Division Superintendent ; "William Smith

Superintendent of Telegraph j D. S. Hudgmgs

Traffic Manager i O. V. Smith

Assistant General Freight Agent... i F. C. Bryan

Assistant General Pass. Agent ! F. C. Bryan

John C. Winder

Location of Office.

Baltimore, Md.
Baltimore, Md.
Baltimore, Md.
Raleigh, N. C.
Portsmouth, Va.
Raleigh, N. C.
Raleigh, N. C.
Raleigh, N. C.
Portsmouth, Va.
Raleigh, N. C.
Raleigh, N. C.
Norfolk, Va.
Norfolk, Va.
Norfolk, Va.

RALEIGH AND GASTON RAILROAD COMPANY. 179

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Raleigh and Gaston Railroad— From Raleigh to "Weldon (miles) 97

Louisburg Railroad— From Louisburg to Franklinton (miles) 10

Total milesof line 107

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common— number of shares authorized 15,000

Par value of shares # 100 00

Total par value authorized f 1,500,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 1,500,000 00

Rate of interest, 5 per cent.
Dividends declared during year— Amount 75,000 00

MANNER OF PAYMENT FOR CAPITAL STOCK.

Total number of shares issued for reorganization— common 15,000

Total cash realized 81,500,000 00

FUNDED DEBT.

MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.
Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage. Date of issue, 1873. When due, 1898.

Amount of authorized issue 1 $1,000,000 00

Amount issued 1,000,000 00

Amount outstanding 1,000,000 00

Cash realized on amount issued 1,000,000 00

Rate of interest, 8 per cent., payable January and July.

Amount of interest accrued during year 80.000 00

Amount of interest paid during year 80,000 00

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage Bonds— Amount issued $ 1,000,000 00

Amount outstanding 1,0)0,000 00

Amount of interest accrued during year 80,000 00

Amountof interest paid during year 80,000 00

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.

Cash * 306,571 07

Bills receivable 417,524 73

Due from agents 10,010 71

Net traffic balances due from other companies 21,398 93

Due from solvent companies and individuals 302,252 89

Total $1,057,758 83

LIABILITIES.

Miscellaneous 56,053 06

Balance— Cash Assets 1,001,705 27

Total $1,057,758 33

Materials and supplies on hand, $46,253.50.

180

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

RECAPITULATION.
FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Total Amount
Outstanding.

Apportionment

Amount per Milk
op Road.

To Railroads.

Miles.

Amount.

Capital Stock _ _ __

$ 1,500,000 00
1,000,000 00

$ 1,500,000 00
1,000,000 00

97.00
97.00

$15,463 92

Bonds __ _

10,309 27

Total._

$ 2,500,000 00

$ 2,500,000 00

97.00

$25,773 19

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Item.

Charged to

Construction or

Equipment.

Total Cost to
June 30, 1891.

Total Cost to
June 30, 1892.

Cost
Per Mile.

Construction :

$ 3,026 66

6,052 37

383 04

8,577 58
4,871 59

Buildings, furniture and fixtures-
Shop machinery and tools

Sidings and yard extensions

Total construction

$ 22,911 24

3,082 26
12,814 74

$ 1,542,413 64

$ 1,565,324 88

$ 16,137 38

Equipment:

$ 15,897 00

$ 79,640 65

$ 95,437 65

$ 983 89

Grand total cost construction, etc

$ 38,808 24

$ 1,621,954 29

$ 1,660,762 53

$ 17,121 26

RALEIGH AND GASTON RAILROAD COMPANY.

181

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross Earnings from Operation

Less Operating Expenses

Income from Operation

Dividends on Stocks Owned

Interest on Bonds Owned

Miscellaneous Income— less Expenses

Income from Other Sources

Total income

Deductions from Income:

Interest on Funded Debt Accrued

Taxes

Total Deductions from Income

Net Income

Dividends, 5 per cent. Common Stock

Total

Surplus from Operations of Year ending June 30, 1892

Surplus on June 30, 1891 [From " General Balance Sheet," 1891
Report]

*Deductions for Year_

Surplus on June 30, 1892 [For entry on
Sheet"]

General Balance

$

471,141 17

—

315,001 92

$

156,139 25

$

9,700 00
19,860 00
20,265 03

49,825 03

$

205,964 28

$

80,000 00
4,416 89

84,416 89

$

121,547 89

$

75,000 00

75,000 00

$

46,547 39

1,615,550 25

8

42,835 96

$

1,619,261 68

*The item "Deductions for the Year" includes the sum of $31,155.48, that being this Com-
pany's proportion, to-wit: One-half of the loss sustained to June 30, 1892, in operating the Geor-
gia, Carolina and Northern Railway. This company being a co-lessee of the said company,
which lease provides that sixty-five per cent, of the gross income of said Railway and prop-
erty shall be retained to pay the cost of operation, but s'xty-five per cent, of the gross income
of said Railway not being sufficient to pay the cost of operation up to June 30, 1892, this Com-
pany was called upon to make up one-half of the deficit. An account of the Georgia, Carolina
and Northern Railway is kept separate and distinct from the account of the lessees individu-
ally, and nothing appears in the income account of this company concerning that Railway
except a payment to make up a deficit as above, or a profit, should the cost of operation not
amount to as much as sixty-five per cent, of the gross income.

182

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item .

Passenger :

Passenger Revenue

Tickets Redeemed

Excess Fares Refunded

Total Deductions

Total Passenger Revenue

Mail ^

Express

Extra Baggage and Storage

Other Items

Total Passenger Earnings

Freight :

Freight Revenue

Overcharge to Shippers

Total Deductions

Total Freight Revenue

Total Freight Earnings

Total Passenger and Freight Earnings

Other Earnings from Operation :

Car Mileage— Balance

Telegraph Companies

Rents not Otherwise Provided for

Other Sources

Total Other Earnings

Total Gross Earnings from Operation— N. C

Total
Receipts.

95,145 70

$ 335,548 50

18,927 97
533 26
544 00

10,273 12

Deductions,

Account of

Repayments,

etc.

% 137 84

33 44

$ 171 28

6,371 50

6,371 50

Actual
Earnings.

94,974 42

10,035 81

5,570 95

829 60

274 04

$ 111,685 82

329,177 00
$ 329,177 00
$ 440,862 82

30,278 35

$ 471,141 17

RALEIGH AND GASTON RAILROAD COMPANY.

183

STOCKS OWNED.

Name.

Total
Par Value.

Rate.

Income

or Dividend

Received.

Valuation.

Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railway Co.

9 250,000 00

150,000 00

772,200 00

182,800 00

8,000 00

100 00

8.000 00

5.001 00
$ 1,371,101 00

5

7

$ 9.140 00
560 00

$ 250,000 00
150,000 00

Raleigh and Augusta Air-Line R. R. Co

Raleigh and Gaston R. R. Co

Carolina Southern R. R. Co

157,273 £0

87,960 50

3,000 00

45 00

Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac R. R.
Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Railroad-

9,695 00
5,001 00

Total- -

$ 9,700 00

$ 662,975 00

BONDS OWNED.

Name.

Total
Par Value.

Rate.

Income

or Dividend

Received.

Valuation.

First Mortgage Bonds Raleigh and Augusta

$ 206,000 00

442,000 00
$ 648,000 00

6

9 19,860 00

$ 206,000 00

Second Mortgage Registered Bonds Carolina
Central R. R. Co., with stock coupons
attached __ __ __ _ _

451,791 08

Total _ _ - - _ . .

$ 19,860 00

$ 657,791 08

MISCELLANEOUS INCOME.

Miscellaneous interest $11,222 21

Rent of compress 272 82

Premium on bonds sold •_ 8,750 00

Total $20,265 03

184

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

Repairs of Roadway

Renewals of Ties

Repairs of Bridges and Culverts

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

17,006 52
8,165 35
1,162 20

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

Repairs of Fences, Road-crossings, Signs, andj
Cattle-Guards j

Repairs of Buildings j

Repairs of Telegraph

Other expenses

Total

Maintenance of Equipment :

Repairs and renewals of Locomotives j $

Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars |

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars

Shop Machinei'y. Tools, etc j

Other expenses

Total

Conducting Transportation :

Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Roundhouse-
men 1 §

Fuel for Locomotives j

Water-supply for Locomotives '

All other supplies for Locomotives

Wages of other Trainmen !

All other train supplies 1

Wages of Switchmen, Flagmen and Watchmen j

Kxpense of Telegraph, including Train Dis-
patchers and Operators

35 72

3,956 57

248 35

4 71

$ 30,579 42

9,780 43
5,375 68
6,955 89
2,020 10
2,299 51
26,431 61

$ 22,543 53

10,823 85

1,540 61

47 37

5,221 53

329 24

6 26

$ 40,512 39

$ 12,964 77
7,125 91
9,220 38
2,678 42
3,018 21

9 35,037 69

- .. -..=!.

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks and Laborers.

Station supplies

Car mileage — balance

Loss and Damage

Injuries to persons

Other expenses

Total

10,891 88

16,680 48

742 36

729 83

7,283 80

1,142 35

1,380 01

' 1,485 37

11,068 26

969 81

600 60

1,878 97

280 02

107 03

55,240 77

$ 14,438 09

22,111 34

984 07

767 47

9,652 99

1,757 11

1,829 76

1,969 00
14,575 60

1,285 57
798 01

2,491 12
371 19
141 65

$ 73,372 97

Total.

$ 39,550 05
18,989 20
2,702 81

83 09

9,178 10

577 59

10 97

$ 71,091 81

$ 22,745 20
12,501 59
16,176 27
4,698 52
5,347 72

$ 61,469 30

$ 25,329 97
38,791 82
1,726 43
1,697 30
16,936 79
2,899 46
3,209 77

3,454 37

25,643 86

2,255 38

1,398 61

4,370 09

651 21

248 68

8 128,613 74

RALEIGH AND GASTON RAILROAD COMPANY.

185

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

General Expenses:

Salaries of Officers

Salaries of Clerks

General Office Expenses and Supplies

Advertising

Insurance

Expense of Traffic Associations

Rents not otherwise provided for

Legal expenses

Stationery and Printing

Other General Expenses

Total

Recapitulation of Expenses :

Maintenance of Way and Structures. -

Maintenance of Equipment

Conducting Transportation

General Expenses

Grand total

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

9,297 28
3,222 73

852 99

146 12
2,190 16
1,900 80

288 76
2,560 73
1,733 16

942 68
23,135 41

30,579 42
26,431 61
55,240 77
23,135 41
135,387 21

9 12,328 96
4,283 64
1,130 72
193 49
2,896 28
2,534 24
382 79
3,394 47
2,297 46
1,249 61

$ 30,691 66

Total.

$ 53

,626 24
,506 37
,983 71
339 61
,086 44
,435 04
671 55
,955 20
,030 62
,192 29
,827 07

S 40,512 39 I $ 71,091 81

■ 35,037 69 61,469 30

73,372 97 128,613 74

30,691 66 53,827 07

9 179,614 71 I $ 315,001 92

Percentage of expenses to earnings, entire line, 66.86 per cent.

186

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.
Item. ! Total.

$44,302 05
10,799 77

$1,542,413 64

79,510 65

657,974 00

907,791

25,796 43

859,393 03

57,011 82
$4,129,920 65

$1,500,000 00

1,000,000 00

12,370 40

1,615,550 25

$4,127,920 65

Assets.

Cost of Road

Cost of Equipment

Stocks owned

Bonds owned

Other perm'nent investments

Cash and current assets

Materials and supplies

Sundries

Grand Total

Liabilities.

Capital stock

Funded debt

Current liabilities

Profit and loss

Grand Total

June 30, 1892.

Item.

$46,253 50
29,227 87

Total.

$1,565,324 88

95,437 65

662,975 00

657,791 08

60,516 43

1,057,758 33

75,481 37
$4,175,314 71

$1,500,000 00

1,000,000 00

56,053 06

1,619,26168

$4,175,314 74

Year Ending
June 30, 1892.

Increase. I Decrease.

$ 22,911 24
15,897 00
5,001 00

34,750 00
198,365 30

20,469 55
$ 47,394 09

$ 43,682 66

3,711 43

$ 47,394 09

$250,000 00

$250,000 00

IMPORTANT CHANGES DURING THE YEAR.

By deed of lease dated July 1st, 1889, this Company, with the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad
Company, jointly leased the Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railway, then being constructed
from Monroe, N. C, to Atlanta, Ga., and guaranteed the interest and principal of $5,360,000 of
that Railway Company's first mortgage bonds bearing 5 per cent, interest. The Railway was
completed to Atlanta during the present fiscal year, and is now being operated as though it was
an independent concern, having its own Treasurer, Superintendent and other officers, and
makes its own reports. The terms of the lease provide that 35 per cent, of the gross income after
paying all taxes and assessments shall be devoted to paying expenses of keeping up the organi-
zation of the Company, interest on bonds, debts incurred previous to the lease, and dividends,
in the order given; 65 per cent, to be used to pay the cost of operation. Should the cost of opera-
tion exceed 65 per cent, on the gross income as above, the lessee companies will furnish the sum
necessary to make up the deficit.

CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, Etc.

Southern Express Company pays 40 per cent, of gross receipts. United States Mail transported
for usual compensation. The Louisburg Railroad is operated under contract, no remuneration
except operation. All receipts and disbursements are included in pages 35, 43 and 45, of this
report. No separate books are kept. Western Union Telegraph Company, contract charging
for right-of-way, furnishing operators on the line at fixed proportion of cost, and using the line
for Company's business. Pullman Palace Car Company furnishes sleepers on daily trains from
Portsmouth to Atlanta for usual mileage.

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation — First mortgage. What road mortgaged — From Raleigh to Wel-
don, 97 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, 810,309.28. Wliat equipment mortgaged—
All. What income mortgaged— All. What securities mortgaged— All.

RALEIGH AND GASTON RAILROAD COMPANY.

187

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

General officers

General office clerks

Station agents

Other station men

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Machinists

Carpenters T

Other shopmen

Section foremen _

Other trackmen

Switchmen, flagmen and watchmen

Telegraph operators and dispatchers

Employees— account floating equipment

All other employees and laborers

Total (including "General Officers")— N. C._-
Less "General Officers"

Total (excluding "General Officers")— N. C-

DlSTRIBUTION OP ABOVE:

General Administration

Maintenance of Way and Structures

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting Transportation

Total (including " General Officers")— N. C. .
Less " General Officers "

Total (excluding " General Officers")— N. C. .

Number

12
15

18
40
20
20
10
34
16
25
42
14
126

5
10

5

470

27
453

27
140

83
220
470

27
453

Total
No. Days
Worked

4,380
5,475
5,634

12,520
6,260
6,260
3,130

10,642
5,008
7,825

13,146
4,382

39,438
1,565
3,130
1,565

18,154

148,514

9,855

138,659

9,855
43,820
25,979
68,860
148,514
9,855
138,659

Total

Yearly Com

pensation.

Average

I Daily

Compen'n

$ 21,626 24

7,506 37

10,503 85

15,000 01

18,878 29

5,520 44

6,020 60

10,911 11

9,674 27

13,177 31

20,114 88

5,880 00

21,323 64

1,956 00

3,454 37

1,104 00

16,455 58

$189,106 96

29,132 61

$159,974 35

29,132 61
27,203 64
42,966 46
89,804 25

$189,106 96
29,132 61

$ 159,974 35

4 94

1 37
1 86
1 26
3 02

89
1 96
1 03
1 93
1 68
1 53
1 34

54
1 25
1 10

71

96

1 27

2 96

1 15

2 96
62

1 65
1 34

1 27

2 96
1 15

188

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

I Column for Ton- Columns for Revenue

nage, number and Rates.

'Passengers, number

Passenger Traffic:
Number of passengers carried earning revenue.

I* Number of passengers carried one mile

^ Average distance carried L.

117,063

3,354,024
28.650

Total passenger revenue

f» Average amount received from each passenger

94,974

Average'receipts per passenger per mile

Total passenger earnings

Passenger earnings per mile of road

Passenger earnings per train mile

Freight Traffiq:
Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue-
Number of tons carried one mile

111,685
979

274,370
23,749,806

i

i Total freight levenue

„ Average amount received for each ton of freight-
Average receipts per ton per mile

Total freight earnings

Freight earnings per mile of road

Freight earnings per train mile

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road._.

Passenger and freight earnings

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road-.

Gross earnings from operation

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road.—

Expenses -

Expenses per mile of x-oad

329, 177

1

329,177
3,076

424,151

3,964
440,862

4,122
471,141

4,403
315,001

2,945

181

831

619

976
344

130

265

190

269

850

233

RALEIGH AND GASTON RAILROAD COMPANY.

189

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.— Continued.

Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains 133,566

Miles run by freight trains 161,512

Miles run by mixed trains 12,560

Total mileage trains earning revenue 307,638

Miles run by switching trains 40,516

Miles run by construction and other trains 23,930

Grand total train mileage 372,085

Mileage of loaded freight cars— north or east 1,578,960

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west 347,465

Mileage of empty freight cars— north or east 1,409,965

Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west 414,477

Average number of freight cars in train 16.38157

Average number of loaded cars in train 12.67884

Average number of empty cars in train 3.70273

Average number of tons of freight in train 93.57338

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car 7.38566

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.

Commodity.

Products of Agriculture:

Grain

Flour

Other mill products

Hay

Tobacco

Cotton

Fruit and vegetables

Peanuts

Cotton seed

Produces of Animals:

Live stock

Other packing-house products

Poultry, game and fish

Wool

Hides and leather

Products of Mines:

Anthracite coal

Bituminous coal

Ores

Stone, sand and other like articles-

FrPio-bt Freight

OrigSlting iReceiv'dfrom

on this
Road.

Whole Tons.

362

113

110

2,965

8,160

415

367

3,114

46
49
13
4
59

746

1,887

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Whole Tons.

15,404

4,557

8,931

7,991

1,683

5,260

21,626

692

5

252

157

4,203

149

8

195

3,062

16,113

163

114

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons. Per Cent.

4,753
9,293

8,104
1,793
8,225
29,786
1,107
372
3,366

3,808

18,000

163

15,518

17.49

34.26

29.48

6.56

29.88

108.60

4.00

.01

1.47

213

12.39

,252

15.39

162

.36

12

.01

254

.73

13.85

65.60

.37

56.85

190

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT— Continued.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Whole Tons.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

"Whole Tons.

Total. Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons. Percent

Products of Forest:

Lumber

Staves

Shingles

Manufactures :

Petroleum and other oils

Sugar

Naval stores

Iron, pig and bloom

Iron and steel rails

Other castings and machinery

Bar and sheet metal

Cement, brick and lime

Agricultural implements

Wagons, carriages, tools, etc

Wines, liquors and beers—

Household goods and furniture

Guano

Merchandise

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above
Total tonnage— North Carolina

3,312
33
41

2-54
255

2,020
33
149

■ 482

322
16
35

197
233

460

317

46,867

51,965

55,277

201.28

92

125

.47

325

366

1.46

2,098

2,352

8.75

3,395

3,650

13.12

27,777

29,797

108.64

1,391

1,424

5.10

756

905

3.23

4,158

4,640

16.76

124

124

.47

1,181

. 1,503

5.46

175

191

.73

174

209

,3

378

575

1.80

581

814

2.92

10,051

10,511

38.26

47,039

51,737

. 189.42

672

989

3.38

227,503

274,370

100.00

RALEIGH AND GASTON RAILROAD COMPANY.

191

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Item.

Number

Added

During

Year.

Total
Number
at end of

Year.

Equipped with
Train Brake.

Equipment

Fitted with

Automatic

Coupler.

No.

Kind.

No.

Kind.

Locomotives :

5

25

Switching _ ___...

o

4

Westinghouse

Total locomotives - - -

36

22

Cars in Passenger Service :

3

3

Automatic-

Janney.
Janney.

Second-class Passenger Cars _

1-5

15

Automatic

15

Combination Passenger Cars

2

2

Automatic

2

Janney.

Emigrant Cars

None
None

Dining Cars

Parlor Cars _ _ -

None

Automatic

Sleeping Cars _ __

3

Janney.
Janney.

Baggage, Express, and Postal Cars—

5

3

Automatic

3

Other cars in passenger service

None

5

4

Total

• 28

Cars in Freight Service:

Box Cars __

309

3

306

Automatic
Hand.

14
295

Janney.

Common.

Flat Cars _ ____

392
2

392
2

Hand.
Hand.

392

Stock Cars

Common.

Coal Cars_ __ _ _ ___

None
None
None

Tank Cars. _

/

Refrigerator Cars _ . __

Other Cars . . ___

None
703

Total _ . ...

Cars in Company's Service :

Gravel Cars _ _

None

12

Hand.

12

Derrick Cars _ .

i None
6 12

Caboose Cars. _ _ _

Total

Cars contributed to Fast Freight Line1
Service

None

Total cars owned !

743

Grand Total Cars

743

192

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

MILEAGE.

Line
Represented
by Capital

Stock.
Main Line.

Line
Operated
under Con-
tract, etc.

Total

Mileage

Operated.

Rails.

Line in Use.

Iron.

Steel.

97.00

10.00

107.00
14.85

12.60

107.00

Miles of yard track and sidings __ _ _

2.20

Total mileage operated (all tracks)—

97.00

10.00

121.85

12.60

109.20

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.
New Rails Laid During Year:

Steel, tons 176.75

Weight per yard, pounds 50

New Ties Laid During Year:

Oak and Cedar 43,383

Average price at distributing point ; . 33 cts.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal -Bitu-
minous.
Tons.

Wood-
Soft.
Cords.

Total Fuel

Consumed

Tons.

Miles Run

Average

Pounds

Consumed

per Mile.

1,796.50
4,610.53

45.87

1,895.50

1,904.75

1,286.25

874.25

2,744.25

5,562.87

147,572
181,361
40,516
23,930

37.21

61.34

31.78

36.53

6,452.87

5,960.75

Average cost at distributing point

$ 3 50

8 1 75

RALEIGH AND GASTON RAILROAD COMPANY.

193

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.

Trainmen

Killed. Injured.

Coupling and uncoupling 2

♦Other train accidents 1

♦Other causes 2

Total 1 4

Passengers :

At stations 1

Trespassing :

Killed. Injured.

*Other causes 1 2

At stations 1

Total 1 3

*A colored brakeman was killed while riding on rear of engine tender, caused by engine
backing into some flat cars which the brakeman had just put on siding and failed to properly
fix the switch, which allowed the cars to come too near main line. A colored man was found
dead near the track, supposed to have been drunk on the track and killed by an engine at night.
Three freight brakemen each got a hand mashed while coupling cars ; no fault of company, as
it is against the rules to couple cars without a stick. One passenger claims to have dislocated
his shoulder by jumping from a train. No fault of company, as he was told by the conductor
the train would stop for him and not to jump. A very old colored woman was knocked from
the track by engine and was only slightly injured. A colored man attempted to pass between
some box cars on siding just as an engine was coupling to them, and was slightly mashed.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

WORKING DIVISIONS OR BRANCHES.

Alignment.

Profile

Number

of
Curves.

Aggregate

Length of

Curved

Line.

Miles.

Length of

Straight

Line.

Miles.

Len'th

From

To

Miles.

of
Level
Line.

Miles.

97.00
10.00

77
14

37.90
3.90

59.10
6.10

18.07

2.19

Total— __

107.00

91

41.80

65.20

20 26

PROFILE.

WORKING DIVISIONS OR
BRANCHES.

Ascending Grades.

Descending Grades.

Number.

Sum of
Ascents.

Feet.

Aggregate

Length of

Ascendi'g

Grades.

Miles.

Number.

Sum of
Descents.

Feet.

Aggregate
Length of
Descend'g

From

To

Grades.
Miles.

Weldon

Franklinton _

Raleigh

Louisburg

57
15

884.00
88.00

39.51

2.59

55
25

686.00
110.00

39.42
5.22

Total

72

972.00

42.10

80

796.00

44.64

13

194 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD— Continued.

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Bridges— Combination 6

Aggregate length, feet 75

Minimum length, feet . 825

Maximum length, feet 2,310

Overhead Highway Crossings— Bridges 1

Height above surface of rail, feet 20

Gauge of track, four feet nine inches ; 97 miles.

TELEGRAPH.

OWNED BY COMPANY.

Miles of line 97

Miles of wire 194

OWNED BY ANOTHER COMPANY.

Western Union Telegraph Company— Miles of line 97

Miles of wire 194

R. I. Cheatham— Miles of Wire and Line 10

SEABOARD AND ROANOKE RAILROAD COMPANY.

195

SEABOARD AND ROANOKE RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad Company was organized July 5, 1S47, under the laws of
the State of Virginia, Act passed March 10, 1847.

United with the Roanoke Railroad Company, under Act passed February 1, 1S4S, by Virginia
Assembly, and January 29, 1S49, by North Carolina Assembly, Act to incorporate the Roanoke
Railroad Company, ratified January 15, 1S47. The former name of the company was Portsmouth
and Roanoke Railroad Company, reorganized under Acts of Virginia, March S, 1S32.

The company has a large interest in the Carolina Central, the Raleigh and Gaston, the Raleigh
and Augusta Air-Line, Georgia, Carolina and Northern, the Pittsboro and the Carthage Rail-
roads.

The corporate powers of this company were granted for sixty years from the passage of the
Act creating the Portsmouth and Roanoke Raiiroad Company, passed at the session of 1832.

This corporation was chartered for the purpose of making a railroad from the town of Ports-
mouth in the State of Virginia to some point on the Roanoke river to be selected by the
company.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term.

R. C. Hoffman _.
Louis McLane _.

Enoch Pratt

M. Robinson, Jr.

R. S. Tucker

L. R. Watts

Baltimore, Md October 4, 1892.

Baltimore, Md October 4, 1S92.

Baltimore, Md October 4, 1S92.

Paoli, Pa October -4, 1S92.

Raleigh, N. C October 4, 1S92.

Portsmouth, Va October 4. 1892.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

Chairman of the Board

President

First Vice-President

Secretary -Treasurer

General Counsel

Auditor

General Manager

General Superintendent

Division Superintendent

General Agent

Superintendent of Telegraph-
Traffic Manager

Asst. Gen. Freight Agent

Asst. Gen. Passenger Agent-

John M. Robinson Baltimore, Md.

John M. Robinson Baltimore, Md.

R. C. Hoffman Baltimore, Md.

Win. W. Chamberlaine Portsmouth. Va.

Legh R. Watts Portsmouth, Va.

I. H. Walton Portsmouth, Va.

John C. Winder Raleigh, N. C.

L. T. Myers Portsmouth, Va.

F.W. Whisnant Portsmouth. Va.

John H. Winder Atlanta, Ga.

D.S. Hudgins Raleigh, N. C.

O. V. Smith Norfolk, Va.

F. C. Bryan Norfolk, Va.

F. C. Bryan Norfolk, Va.

196

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad Company, from Portsmouth, Va., to Weldon, N. C, 78.6 miles
Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad Company, from Boykins, Va., to State line Virginia and North
Carolina, 2.7 miles ; total, 81.3. Roanoke and Tar River Railroad Company, from State line Vir-
ginia and North Carolina, to Lewiston, N. C, 32.30 miles. Total mileage, 113.6.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Description.

Number
of shares
Author z'd

Par Value
of Shares.

Total

Par Value

Authorized.

Total Amount

Issued and
Outstanding.

dividends

Declared During

Year.

Rate.

Amount.

Capital stock— common
Preferred

10,587

2,000

442

$ 100 00
100 00
100 00

$ 1,500,000 00

200,000 00

90,000 00

$ 1,058,700 00

200,000 00

44,200 00

7
7
7

S 74,109 00
14,000 00
3,094 00

Second preferred

Total

13,029

$ 1,790,000 00

$ 1,302,900 00

$ 91,203 00

Manner of Payment for
Capital Stock.

Total No. of
Shares Issued.

Total Cash
Realized.

Remarks.

4,440
6,147
2,442

$ 431,500 00
606,450 00|
244,200 00 j

Entered on books as subscript'n.
Issued in settlement of bonds.

Issued for bonds— common

Total —

13,029

$ 1,282,150 00

SEABOARD AND ROANOKE RAILROAD COMPANY.

197

FUNDED DEBT.
MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.

Time.

Amount of

Authorized

Issue.

Amount
Issued.

Amount
Outstanding.

Cash Realized

on Amount

Issued.

Class of Bond or
Obligation.

Date
of

Issue.

When
Due.

1886 1926 | $ 2,500,000 00 i | 1,300,000 00
1886 ! 1916 690,000 00 ' 690,000 00

1872 200,000 00 ! 85.500 00

1 i i

1873 ; 1883 55,412 00 ; 55,412 00

$ 1,300,000 00

690,000 00

85,500 00

104 00

ft 1,358,058 12

690,000 00

85,500 00

55,412 00

Registered Sixes

Dividend Obligations

Convertible Loan

Grand Total

1 ft 3,445,412 00 ft 2,130,912 00

ft 2,075,604 00

$ 2,188,970 12

Interest.

Class of Bond or Obligation.

Rate Amount Amount

i Per j When Pay'ble Accrued Paid

Cent.] ] During Year. During Year.

First Mortgage i 5

i
Registered Sixes 6

Dividend Obligations Con.

Convertible Loan ! 7

Grand Total

Jan. & July. | ft
Feb. & Aug.
May & Nov.
Past Due. L.

52,500 00 i ft .50,659 72
41,400 CO I 41,400 00

5,985 00 | 5,985 00

1,885 00 ft

5,044 72

STATEMENT OF AMOUNT.

Series or Other Desig-

Deferred Payments-
Principal.

Deferred Payments— Interest.

nation.

Original
Amount.

Amount

Outstanding

Original
Amount.

Amount

Accrued

Dur'gYear

Amount iRate
PaidDur- Per
ing Year. 'Cent.

One-half Series A_ __ __

$ 125,000 00 ft 100,000 00
125,000 00: 112,500 00

ft 6,250 00
6,250 00

ft 5,625 CO
6,250 00

ft 5,625 00 5
6,250 00 5

One-half Series B

Total

Miscellaneous Obligations

ft 250,000 00| 8 212,500 00
830,912 00! 775,604 00

ft 12,500 00

$ 11,875 00
47,385 00

ft 11,875 00
47,385 00

Total Miscellaneous Obligat'ns

8 1,080,912 001 ft 988-104 00

ft 59,260 00

ft 59,260 00

'

The "Seaboard Air-Line Equipment" consists of the following:
Series "A.'"

Three passenger engines, 16:24; eight freight engines; one Superintendent's car; three mail',
baggage and express cars; five second-class passenger or combination cars; four first-class pas-
senger cars ; two hundred box cars ; fifteen caboose cars.
Series "B."

Four shifting engines ; four freight engines ; four passenger engines, 18 x 24 ; three postal cars
five first-class passenger cars; two hundred box cars ; twenty-five coal gondolas.

198

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.
RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Am't Issued.

Amount
Outstanding.

Interest.

Class of debt.

Amo't Accrued
During Year.

Amount Paid
During Year.

Mortgage Bonds _

$1,300,000 00
1,080,912 00

$1,300,000 00
988,104 00

$ 52,500 00
59,260 00

$ 50,659 72

Miscellaneous Obligations

59,260 00

Total—

$2,380,912 00

$2,288,104 00

$ 111,760 00

$ 109,919 72

*

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

Cash and Current Assets Available for
Payment of Current Liabilities.

Current Liabilities Accrued to and
Including June 30, 1892.

$ 11,009 27

252,989 86

16,900 56

14,722 41

325,961 01

Wages and Salaries

Miscellaneous _ _ _

$ 13,809 44

41,384 56

Balance— Cash Assets _ ___ .

Net Traffic Balances due from other

Due from Solvent Companies and In-

566,389 11

Total _ . _

Total

$621,583 11

$ 621,583 11

Materials and supplies on hand, $38,672.33.

RECAPITULATION.
FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Total Amount
Outstanding.

Apportionment

Amount Per Mile of Road.

Account.

To Railroads.

Miles.

Amount.

$ 1,302,900 00

2,075,604 00

212,500 00

$ 1,302,900 00

2,075,604 00

212,500 00

81.3

$ 16,025 83

25,530 18

Equipment Trust Obligat'ns

2,613 77

Total.. _ .

$ 3,591,004 00

$ 3,591,004 00

81.3

$ 44,169 78

FOR MILEAGE OPERATED (TRACKAGE RIGHTS EXCLUDED), THE OPERATIONS
OF WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THE INCOME ACCOUNT.

Name of Road.

Capital

Stock

Funded
Debt.

Current
Liabilities

Total.

Amount per
Mile of Road.

Miles.

Amount.

Seaboard and Roanoke $1,302,900 00

$2,288,104 00
260,000 00

$ 55,194 00

$3,648,198 00
265,150 00

81.3
32.3

$ 44,848 88
8,065 00

Total

'

$1,308,050 00

$2,548,104 00

$ 55,194 00

$3,911,348 00

113.6

$ 34,443 88

SEABOARD AND ROANOKE RAILROAD COMPANY.

199

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Item.

. Charged to

Construction or

Equipment.

Total Cost
to June
30, 1891.

Total Cost
to June
30, L92.

Cost per
Mile.

Construction :

Right-of-way _ _ .

$ 15,749 72

2,735 66
144 62

7,854 82

1,204 05
4,603 95
1,133 74-

$ 110,575 00
402,668 20

450,000 00

225,846 70

363,539 62

60,000 00

29,330 16

200,725 31

29,809 80

34,104 66

36,000 00

101,771 68

36,362 67

123,500 00

313,375 71

$ 110,575 00
402,668 20

450,000 00

241,596 42

363,539 62

60,000 00

29,330 16

203,460 97

29,954 42

34,104 66

36,000 00

7,854 82

101,771 68

37,566 72

128,103 95

314,509 45

Other real estate _ _ _ _

Grading and bridge and culvert ma-
sonry _ ____ __

Bridges and trestles _

Rails _ _ _ __

Ties. . _ _ _ _

Buildings, furniture and fixtures

Engineering expenses ._

Telegraph line _ _ _ _ _

Terminal facilities and elevators

Other items

$ 33,426 56
3,082 26

$ 2,517,609 51

60,000 00

24,000 00

7,450 00

. 6,000 00

11,997 80

155,514 79

2,000 00

21,591 54

$ 2,551,036 07

60,000 00

24,000 00
7,450 00
6,000 00

11,997 80

155,514 79

5,082 26

21,591 54

$ 31,378 05

Equipment :

Locomotives . .

Passenger cars _ _ _

Sleeping, parlor and dining cars

Baggage, express and postal cars

Combination cars

Freight cars .. ..

Other cars of all classes

Floating equipment. _

Total equipment _ _

$ 3,082 26

$ 288,554 13

8 291,636 39

$ 3,609 61

Gr'd total cost construct'n, equipm't, etc.

1 36,508 82

$ 2,806,163 64

% 2,842,672 46

$ 34,987 66

Total cost construction, equipment, N. C.

$ 16,501 99

$ 1,268,385 97

$ 1,284,887 95

$ 15,814 42

200

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross earnings from operation .

$ 705,469 40
471,706 23

Less operating expenses

Income from operation __

« 233,763 26
61,087 00
7,598 00
16,205 51

Dividends on stocks owned __.

Interest on bonds owned _ _ _

Miscellaneous income— less expenses.

Income from other sources _

$ 81,890 51

$ 98,044 72

114 00
16,250 00
19,626 90

46,898 95

Total income _ __

$ 318,653 77

Deductions from Income:

Interest on funded debt accrued __ ______ .

Interest on interest-bearing current liabilities accrued,

Rents. ______ __ _ __ _

Taxes __ _ _ . __

Other deductions __ _.._____

Total deductions from income _ __ __ __ .

$ 74,109 00
17,094 00

180,934 57

Net income

Dividends, 7 per cent., common stock

Dividends, 7 percent., preferred stock

$ 137,719 20

Total __.

91,203 00

Surplus from operations of year ending June 30, 1892

Surplus on June 30, 1891 [From "General Balance Sheet,':
1891 Report] _ _ _

$ 46,516 20
1,619,372 89

Additions for year

$ 46,516 20

Surplus on June 30, 1892 [For entry on " General Balance
Sheet "]

$ 1,665,889 09

The item "other deductions" includes the sum of $31,155.47, that being this company's pro-
portion, to- wit: One-half of the loss sustained to June 30, 1892, in operating the Georgia, Caro
lina and Northern Railway, this Company being a co-lessee of the said railway, which lease
provides that 65 per cent, of the gross income of said railway and property shall be retained to
pay the cost of operation, but 65 per cent, of the gross income of said railway not being sufficient
to pay the cost of operation up to June 30, 1892, this company was called upon to make up one
half of the deficit.

An account of the operations of the Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railway is kept entirely
separate and distinct from the accounts of the lessees individually, and nothing appears in the
income account of this company concerning that railway except a payment to make up a deficit
as above, or a profit should the cost of operations not amount to as much as 65 per cent, of the
gross income.

SEABOARD AND ROANOKE RAILROAD COMPANY.

201

EARNINGS PROM OPERATION.

Item.

Total
Receipts.

Deductions,

Account of

Repayments,

etc.

Actual
Earnings.

Passenger :

Passenger revenue _ __ _. _ _

$ 96,021 87
$ 568,334 57

$

93 83
48 71
14 73

Tickets redeemed. ._

Excess fares refunded __

Other repayments _ _

Total deductions.

$

157 27

Total passenger revenue _ __ _

$

3,845 02

$ 95,864 60

Mail __. _ __ ___

8,332 29

Express _ _ _ __ _

7,723 18

Extra baggage and storage

475 09

Total passenger earnings _ __

$ 112.395 16

Freight :

Freight revenue _ __

Overcharge to shippers- _ _

$ 737 85

3,628 41

836 37

12,074 69

11,307 46

Total deductions ______

$

3,845 02

Total freight revenue. _

$ 564,489 55

Total freight earnings _

$ 564,489 55
$ 676,884 71

Total passenger and freight earnings

Other Earnings from Operation :

Car Mileage— Balance

Switching charges— Balance

Telegraph Companies ___

Rents from tracks, yards and terminals

Other sources ~

Total other earnings _

$ 28,584 78

Total gross earnings from operation— N. C

$ 318,872 21

Total gross earnings from operation— entire line-

$ 705,469 49

202

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

STOCKS OWNED.

Name.

Total
Par Value.

Rate.

Income

or Dividend

Received.

Valuation.

Raleigh and Gaston Railroad Co ___ .

$ 742,200 00

248,700 00

187,600 00

127,000 00

300 00

750 00

500,000 00

222,000 00

30,000 00

5,001 00

6
10

7

$ 37,110 00

11,256 00

10,700 00

21 00

$ 369,412 00

Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railway Co.
Old Dominion Steamship Co ._ _

248,700 00
221,870 00

Baltimore Steam Packet Co

127,500 00

Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad Co

300 00

National Compress Co_ .. ________

750 00

Roanoke an d Tar River R. R. Co., 10 per ct. pd.
Carolina Central Railroad Co. __ __

5,000 00

Carolina Southern Railroad Co., 10 per ct. p'd
Columbia, Newberry and Laurens R. R. Co__

3.000 00

5.001 00

Total _ _

$ 2,063,551 00

$ 61,087 00

$ 981,533 00

BONDS OWNED.

Name.

Total
Par Value.

Rate.

Income

or Dividend

Received.

Valuation.

Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Co., Dividend Obligations

Raleigh and Augusta Air-Line Railroad Co.
first mortgage bonds _ _ _

$ 1,400 00
250,000 00
222,000 00

7
6

$ 98 00
7,500 00

$ 557 00
250,000 00
248,339 64

Carolina Central Railroad Co. second mort-
gage income bonds _ ._

Total- _ _ .

$ 473,400 00

7,598 00

$ 498,896 64

EENTALS RECEIVED.

Lease of track from Gary's to Weldon to Petersburg Railroad Company $ 5,250 00

Lease of track from Shops to Gosport to Atlantic and Danville Railway Co 433 29

Sundries— leases to various Companies for wharfage, etc 6,391 40

Total rents received $12,074 69

MISCELLANEOUS INCOME.

Rents from property outside of operation $ 2,990 56

Interest on accounts and notes 13,214 95

Total $16,205 51

SEABOARD AND ROANOKE RAILROAD COMPANY. 203

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable to
Freight
Traffic.

Total.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

$ 19,949 03

$ 31,254 84
8,112 89
1,169 86

365 00

$ 51,203 87

13,291 10

1,916 55

597 96

5,178 21
746 69

Repairs of Fences, Road-crossings, Signs and Cattle
Guards _ _ — ___ - _ _ - -

232 96

2,485 17

4,415 94

6,152 65

201 58

6,901 11

6,152 65

430 24

Repairs of Docks and Wharves _ _ _

Repairs of Telegraph _ _ .._

128 66

2 92

4 58

7 50

Total --

$ 28,723 64

$ 51,677 34

$ 80,400 98

Maintenance of Equipment:

Repairs and renewals of Locomotives— __ __ _ _

$ 3,763 57

$ 11,809 88

$ 15.573 45

Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars

8,283 70

8,283 70

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars _ _

27,828 08
11,562 98

27,828 08

Repairs and renewals of Ferry-boats, Tugs, Floats,

11,562 98

Shop Machinery, Tools, etc

2,384 30

3,735 57

6,119 87

778 84

1,220 25

1,999 09

Total _ _ - _

.$ 15,210 41

$ 56,156 76

$ 71,367 17

Conducting Transportation :

Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Roundhouse-

$ 6,229 81

$ 25,210 79

$ 31,440 60

10,888 65

19,459 47

30,348 12

Water-supply for Locomotives _ _

1,386 16

2,171 74

3,557 90

All other supplies for Locomotives

390 84

1,164 84

1,555 6S

Wages of other Trainmen _ _ __ __ .

4,500 18

11,617 28

16,117 46

1,563 16

1,665 03

3,228 19

Wages of Switchmen, Flagmen, and Watchmen-

2,639 53

7,937 51

10,577 04

Expense of Telegraph, including Train Dispatchers
and Operators. _ _ _ _

2,853 74

4,531 06

7,384 80

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks, and Laborers

11,317 79

81,749 99

93,067 78

Station supplies _ __ __ _ _

1,049 29

1,867 21

2,916 50

Car Mileage — Balance

11,615 85

3,587 78

851 37

11,615 85
5,069 00

Loss and Damage _ _____

1,481 22
475 93

Injuries to persons

1,327 30
9,677 37

Barges, Floats, Tugs, Ferry-boats, expenses of, in-
cluding Wages, Fuel, and supplies _

9,677 37
3,263 93

Other expenses

1,958 01 j

5,221 94

Total- _ _ ...

$ 46,734 31

$ 186,371 22

$ 233,105 53

204

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable to
Freight
Traffic.

Total.

General, Expenses:
Salaries of officers ___ __ _

$ 12,903 53
2,631 01
605 67
814 58
967 76
1,061 10
181 10

$ 20,216 41
4,122 11

948 93
4,628 29

259 15
8,993 40

586 50
2,962 50
2,528 14
7,022 78
3,085 29
3,577 10

$ 33,119 94
6,753 12

Salaries of clerks —

1,554 60

Agencies, including salaries and rent

Advertising _ . _ _

5,442 87

1,226 91

10,054 50

Insurance _ _ ______

Expense of traffic associations _

767 60

Rents for tracks, yards and terminals

2,962 50
2,908 83
11,328 80
4,852 63
5,860 25

Rents not otherwise provided for _ _____

380 69
4,306 02
1,767 34
2,283 15

Legal expenses _ _ _

Stationery and printing __ ___

Other general expenses _ ______

Total. __ _

$ 27,901 95

$ 58,930 60

$ 86,832 55

Recapitulation of Expenses:
Maintenance of way and structures _ _ _

$ 28,723 64
15,210 41
46,734 31
27,901 95

$ 51,677 34
56,156 76
186,371 22
58,930 60

$ 80,400 98
71,367 17

Maintenance of equipment _ _ ._ _ _

Conducting transportation _ _ _ __ __ _

233,105 53

General expenses

86.832 55

Grand Total. _

$ 118,570 31

8 353,135 92

8 471,706 23

Operating Expenses— North Carolina :
Maintenance of way and structures

Maintenance of equipment

$ 12,983 09

6,875 11

21,123 91

12,611 68

$ 23,358 16
25,382 86
84,239 79
26,636 63

$ 36,341 25
32,257 97

Conducting transportation _ _ _ _

105,363 70
39,248 31

General Expenses— ___

Total __ __ _

$ 53,593 79

$ 159,617 44

$ 213,211 23

Percentage of expenses to earnings, North Carolina, 66.8 per cent.

RENTALS PAID.
Name of road— Roanoke and Tar River Railroad. Cash, $16,250.

RENTS PAID FOR LEASE OF OTHER PROPERTY.

Tracks— London street, Portsmouth, Va., paid City of Portsmouth $ 2,500 00

North street, Portsmouth, Va., paid City of Portsmouth 100 00

Sundries— Offices, situated at various places 362 50

Grand total rents 9 2,962 50

SEABOARD AND ROANOKE RAILROAD COMPANY.

205

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891,

Total.

8 2,517,609 51

288,554 13

1,006,438 95

248,896 64

43,521 21

4,524 03

381,623 14

37,501 60

8 4,528,669 21

$ 1,302,900 00

1,575,604 00

30,792 32

1,619,372 89

Assets.

8 4,528,669 21

Cost of Road ,.

Cost of Equipment

Stocks owned

Bonds owned

Other Permanent Investments

Compress

Cash and Current Assets

Other Assets— Materials and supplies

Interest S. A. L. equipment

Old rails rented out

Grand Total

Liabilities.

Capital Stock

Funded Debt

Current Liabilities

Profit and Loss

Grand Total

June 30, 1892.

Year Ending June 30, 1892.

Total.

Increase.

Decrease.

$ 2,551,036 07

$ 33,426 56

291,636 39

3,082 26

981,533 00

8 24,905 95

498,896 64

250,000 00

1,597 22

33,384 28

39,524 03

35,000 00

621,583 11

239,959 97

38,472 36

970 76

29,243 70

46,064 57

$ 5,099,587 09

$ 595,823 83

$ 24,905 95

$ 1,302,900 00

• 2,075,604 00

$ 500,000 00

5-5,194 00

24,401 68

1,665,889 09

46,516 20

$ 5,099,587 09

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206 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

IMPORTANT CHANGES DURING THE YEAR.

By deed of lease dated July 1, 1889, this Company, with the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad
Company, jointly leased the Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railway (then being constructed
from Monroe, N. C, to Atlanta, Ga.), and guaranteed the interest and principal of $5,360,000 of
that Railway Company's first mortgage bonds, bearing 5 per cent, interest. That Railway was
completed to Atlanta during the present fiscal year, and is now being operated as though it was
an independent concern, having its own Treasurer, Superintendent and other officers, and
makes its own reports. The terms of the lease provide that 35 per cent, of the gross income after
paying all taxes and assessments shall be devoted to paying expenses of keeping up the organi-
zation of the Company, interest on bonds, debts incurred previous to the lease, and dividends,
in the order given; 65 per cent, to be used to pay the cost of operation. Should the cost of opera-
tion exceed 65 per cent, of the gross income as above, the lessee companies will furnish the sum
necessary to make up the deficit. Five hundred thousand dollars of first mortgage bonds were
sold, and $250,000 first mortgage bonds of the Raleigh and Augusta Air-Line Railroad Company
were purchased.

CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, Etc.

A contract with the Southern Express Company, under which this Company receives 40 per
cent, of the gross earnings. United States Post-Office Department pays according to weight of
mail carried, as provided by law. Pay mileage on Pullman Sleepers. Contract with Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company, Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air-Line, under which each com-
pany furnishes a proportion of the cars for the Dispatch Line. Agreements with Atlantic Coast
Line, Piedmont Air-Line and Seaboard Air-Line constituting the Associated Railways of Vir-
ginia and the Carolinas for the maintenance of rates. Agreements with the Norfolk and Wes-
tern and Norfolk and Southern Railroad Companies for maintaining rates to competitive points •
also same with the Atlantic and Danville Railway. Agreement with Petersburg Railroad Com-
pany for joint use of track from Gary's Station to Weldon, N. C. Agreements with merchants
and miners, Old Dominion Steamship Clyde Line, Baltimore Steam Packet Company, Wash-
ington Steamboat Line, and Albemarle Company for interchange of traffic. This Company is
also a member of the Southern Railway and Steamship Association. Contract with the Western
Union Telegraph Company, under which that Company maintains its liens upon the right-of-
way of this Company. Sundry unimportant contracts.

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage bonds. What road mortgaged— From Portsmouth
Va., to Weldon, N. C, 78.6 miles, and Branch, 2.7 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line,
$32,520. What equipment mortgaged— All. What income mortgaged— All. What securities
mortgaged— All.

SEABOARD AND ROANOKE RAILROAD COMPANY.

207

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

Total
Number. No. Days
Worked

Total
Yearly Com-
pensation.

Average

Daily
Compen'n

6 1,860
12 3,720
12 3.720

$ 15,334 53

7,875 39
6,502 59
5,768 07

10,304 30
3,417 27
' 3,836 73
5,823 34
2,660 09

11,898 06

10,662 22
3,927 75

14,856 96
4,978 09
3,742 97
3,762 51

24,057 01

$ 8 24
2 12
1 74
1 86
4 15

1 22

2 47

1 44

2 14
1 91
1 72
1 81

68
1 15
1 72
1 35
1 02

Other station men

Enginemen

Firemen ,

Conductors

10

8
9
5

13
4

20

20
7

70

3,100
2,480
2,790
1,550
4,030
1,240
6,200
6,200
2,170
21 .700

Machinists

Carpenters

Other shopmen

Section foremen

Other trackmen. _ __ _ _ _

Switchmen, flagmen and watchmen

Telegraph operators and dispatchers

Employees — account floating equipment- __

14 4,340
7 2,170
9 2,790

All other employees and laborers ._ _

76 23.5A0

'

Total (including "General Officers")— N. C

Less " General Officers " _ _ _ ____

302
6

93,620

1,860

$139,407 88
15,334 53

1 48

Total (excluding "General Officers")— N. C

296

91,760

$124,073 35

1 35

Distribution of Above :

General Administration _ _ .

8

2.480

16,767 52
20,776 52
29,891 01
71,972 83

6 76

Maintenance of Way and Structures

82 25,420
56 17.360

81

Maintenance of equipment _

1 72

Conducting Transportation

156

48,360

1 48

Total (including " General Officers ")— N. C

Less " General Officers " _ _ _ __ _ _

302
6

93,620

1,860

$139,407 88
15,334 53

Total (excluding " General Officers")— N. C

296

91,760

$124,073 35

1 35

Total (including "General Officers")— Entire line-

657.

$ 203,670

$299,977 14

1 47

208 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE— NORTH CAROLINA.

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue 47,803

Number of passengers carried one mile 1,565,277

Average distance carried 32.74

Freight Traffic:

Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue 182,440

Number of tons carried one mile 14,867,143

Average distance haul of one ton 81.49

Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains 64,058

Miles run by freight trains 100,031

Total mileage trains earning revenue 164,089

Miles run by switching ti'ains 48,121

Miles run by construction and other trains 14,492

Grand total train mileage 226,702

Mileage of loaded freight ears— north or east 922,454

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west 563,772

Mileage of empty freight cars— north or east 97,369

Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west 383,871

SEABOARD AND ROANOKE RAILROAD COMPANY.

209

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.— Entire Line.

Item.

Column for Ton- Columns for Revenue
nage, number and Rates.

Passengers, number

Trains Mileage, I Doilars.
number Cars.

Cts. Mills

Passenger Traffic:
Number of passengers carried earning revenue-
Number of passengers carried one mile

Average distance carried

Total passenger revenue

Average amount received from each passenger-
Average receipts per passenger per mile

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile

Total passenger earnings

Passenger earnings per mile of road

Passenger earnings per train mile

Freight Traffic:
Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue

Number of tons carried one mile

Average distance haul of one ton

Total freight revenue

Average amount received for each ton of freight-
Average receipts per ton per mile

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile

Total freight earnings

Freight earnings per mile of road

Freight earnings per train mile

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road

Passenger and freight earnings

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road-
Gross earnings from operation

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road ___.

Expenses

Expenses per mile of road

105,759

3,463,003

32.74

443,630

32,891,910

74.14

95,864

112,395
843

564,489

1

564,489
4,969

2

659,954

5,809
676,884

5,958
705,469

6,210
471,706

4,153

14

210

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.— Continued.
Train Mileage :

Miles run by passenger trains 141,280

Miles run by freight trains 221,308

Total mileage trains earning revenue 362,588

Miles run by switching trains 106,464

Miles run by construction and other trains 32,063

Grand total train mileage 501,115

Mileage of loaded freight cars— north or east 2,040,829

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west 1,247,258

Mileage of empty freight cars— north or east 215,419

Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west 849,274

Average number of freight cars in train 22.84478

Average number of loaded cars in train 15.54845

Average numberof empty cars in train -_ 6.79663

Average number of tons of freight in train 12.49662

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car 8.03721

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

other Carriers.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Total, Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons. Per Cent.

Products of Agriculture :

Grain

Flour

Other Mill Products

Hay

Tobacco

Cotton

Fruits and Vegetables

Peanuts

Cotton Seed

Products or Animals:

Livestock

Other Packing-house Products

Poultry, Game and Fish

Wool

Hides and Leather

Products of Mines:

Anthracite Coal

Bituminous Coal

Stone, Sand, and other like articles.

Products of Forest:

Lumber

1,186

2,250

702

1,799

8

1,397

1,314

2,201

474

122

600

18

1

1,445

209

65,271

235

2,407

1,183

243

1,589

16,971

1,360

551

15

29
810
180

10
159

3,311

3,328

20,620

1,421

4,657
1,885
2,012
1,597
18,368
2,674
2,752

151

1,410

198

11

168

1,445
3,311
3,537

85,891

.71
2.33

.93
1.09

.80
9.21
1.34
1.38

.24

.07
.70
.09
.01

.72
1.66
1.77

43.07

SEABOARD AND ROANOKE RAILROAD COMPANY.

211

IREIG-HT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.— Continued.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

other Carriers.

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons. | Whole Tons.

Per Cent.

.38

Manufactures :

184
402

5,773

565
2,158

897
14,257

594
1,187

408

749

2,560
6,670
14,257

910
1,319

425

1.29

3.34

7.14

316
132

17
432
157
135

96

203

653

5,883

252

.45

.67

Bar and Sheet Metal

21

162 594

29

25

76

464

453

21

182
211
560
656
fi74

.09

Wagons, Carriages, Tools, etc.

.15

27

Household Goods and Furniture __

.32

Salt

32

Merchandise .

31,341 37.224

18 67

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above

146

398

.20

Total Tonnage— North Carolina

93,641

105,755

199,396

100.00

Total Tonnage— entire line

207,227

236,403

443,630

100.00

212

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

DESCRIPTION OP EQUIPMENT.

Item.

Locomotives :

Passenger

Freight

Switching

Total locomotives

Cars in Passenger Service :

First-class passenger cars

Second-class passenger cars

Combination passenger cars

Baggage, express and postal cars
Other cars in passenger service-
Total

Cars in Freight Service:

Box cars _

Flat cars

Total

Cars in Company's Service :

Gravel cars

Caboose cars

Other road cars

Total

Total No.

at end of

Year.

19

251

300

551

18
5

2

25

Equipment Fitted

with Train

Brake.

No.

Kind.

Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Boyden.

Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Westinghouse

Westinghouse
Westinghouse

Equipment Fitted

with Automatic

Coupler.

No.

13

24
110

134

Kind.

Janney.
Janney.
Janney.

Janney.
Janney.

SEABOARD AND ROANOKE RAILROAD COMPANY.

213

MILEAGE.

Line in Use.

Ltne Represen-
ted by Capital
Stock.

Line

Operat'd

under

Lease.

Total
Mileage
Opera-
ted.

Rails.

Main
Line.

Bra'ches

and
Spurs.

Iron. Steel.

78.60
23.90

2.70
.30

32.30

2.70

113.60
26.90

18 8.90

102 50

3.00

35.00

140.50

18

8.90

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

State.

Line Represented Tinp
by Capital Stock, oper-

Total Rails.
Mileage

| under
Main Line Branches Lease,
and Spurs.

Trackage
Rights.

Iron.

Steel.

59.58
19.02

2.70

32.30

62.28
51.32

62.28

51.32

Total mileage operated (single track)

78.60

2.70 | 32.30

113.60

113.60

MILEAGE OWNED.
Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad, 81.30 miles.

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.

New Ties Laid During Year:

Oak 21,292

Average price at distributing point 35 cts.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal -Bitu-
minous.
Tons.

Wood-
Soft,
Cords.

Total Fuel

Consumed

Tons.

Miles Run

Average

Pounds

Consumed

per Mile.

1,250

2,670

343

192

40

68

30

9

1,270

2,604

358

206

64,058

100,031

48,121

14,492

39 6.5

Freight _ ._ _ _ __

52 06

14 90

28 43

Total

4,455

147

226,702

226,702

39.11

Average cost at distributing point

$ 2 75

214

BOARD OP RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.
Trainmen :

Coupling and uncoupling, injured 1

Employees :

Coupling and uncoupling, injured 1

Trespassing :

At highway crossings, killed 1

At highway crossings, injured 1

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

WORKING DIVISIONS OR BRANCHES.

Alignment.

Profile

Number

of
Curves.

Aggregate

Length of

Curved

Line.

Miles.

Length of

Straight

Line.

Miles.

Len'th

From

To

Miles.

of
Level
Line.

Miles.

Portsmouth, V

Weldon, N. C

Lewiston, N. C.

78.60
35.00

SO
20

12.90
2.95

65.70
32.05

42.40

19.00

Total _

113.60 50

15.85

97.75

61.40

PROFILE.

WORKING DIVISIONS OR

Ascending Grades.

Descending Grades.

BRANCHES.

Number.

Sum of
Ascents.

Feet.

Aggregate

Length of

Ascending

Grades.

Miles.

Number.

Sum of
Descents.

Feet.

Aggregate

Length of

Descend'g

Grades.

Miles.

From

To

Portsmouth __
Boykins

Weldon

Lewiston

16
14

428

288

19.10

8.30

18
13

358
255

17.10

7.70

Total

30

716

27.40

31

613

24 80

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Bridges:
Iron-

Aggregate length, feet-
Minimum length, feet-
Maximum length, feet.

Trestxes:

Number

Aggregate length, feet-
Minimum length, feet_.
Maximum length, feet _

13
3,432

16
1,800

4

687
24
270

Overhead highway crossings— trestles, 1 ; height of lowest above surface of rail, 16 feet.
Overhead railway crossings— bridges, 3; height of lowest above surface of rail, 158 feet.
Gauge of track, four feet nine inches.

GEORGIA, CAROLINA AND NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY. 215

GEORGIA, CAROLINA AND NORTHERN RAILWAY

COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The Georgia. Carolina and Northern Railway Company was organized under the laws of the
States of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia : Acts January 13, 1887, North Carolina ;
December 24, 1886, South Carolina ; December 7, 1886, Georgia.

The Chester, Greenwood and Abbeville Railroad Company was chartered by the South
Carolina Legislature December 22, 1885. Charter amended and name changed by Act December
24, 1886.

The road is operated by the Seaboard and Roanoke and Raleigh and Gaston Railroad Com"
panics, under lease dated July 1. 1889.

OFFICERS.
Title. Name. Location or Office.

Chairman of the Board R. F. Hoke Atlanta, Ga.

President R.F.Hoke Atlanta, Ga.

First Vice-President R. C. Hoffman Baltimore, Md.

Secretary- Treasurer .J.M.Sherwood Atlanta, Ga.

PROPERTY LEASED.

Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railway— From Monroe, N. C, to Atlanta, Ga., 266.20 miles.
Operated and leased by Seaboard and Roanoke and Raleigh and Gaston Railroad Companies
jointly.

The Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad Company and the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad Com-
pany leased the Georgia. Carolina and Northern Railway, together with its equipment and all
other property, both real and personal, for the term of its corporate existence. Lease dated
July 1, 1889.

The lessees agree to keep the road and property in good order for transaction of business,
make all repairs, pay all taxes and other assessments out of the gross earnings. They are to
retain sixty-five per cent, of the gross earnings (less taxes and other assessments), the remaining
thirty-five per cent, to be applied as follows: 1. To keep up oi'ganization of lessor company.
2. To pay interest on its bonds. 3. To payment of valid debts to lessees. 4. To payment of divi-
dends on lessor's capital stock.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common— number of shares authorized 10,000

Par value of shares g 100 00

Total par value authorized 1.000,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 523,100 00

MANNER OF PAYMENT FOR CAPITAL STOCK.

Number of shares issued during year for cash — common 26

Cash realized on amount issued during year § 2,600 00

Total number of shares issued 5,231

Total cash realized .$ 527,326 58

A number of partial payments on account of subscriptions to capital stock have been

received and credited to account of " capital stock," but for which certificates have not been

issued.

216

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FUNDED DEBT.
MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.
Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage. Date of issue, July, 1889. When due, July, 1892.

Amount of authorized issue $5,360,000 00

Amount issued 5,360,000 00

Amount outstanding 5,360,000 00

Cash realized on amount issued 4;862,600 00

Rate of interest, 5 per cent., payable January and July.

Amount of interest accrued during year 268.000 00

Amount of interest paid during year 268,000 00

Of the interest paid, $134,000 was paid under agreement January 1, out of money realized on
bonds sold, and charged to cost of construction. The $134,000 paid July 1 was paid by lessees as
part of rental due under lease.

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage Bonds— Amount issued $ 5,360,000 00

Amount outstanding 5,360,000 00

Amount of interest accrued during year 268,000 00

Amountof interest paid during year 268,000 00

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.

Cash $ 173 28

Due from solvent companies and individuals 35,528 87

Balance— Current Liabilities 429,476 66

Total

LIABILITIES.

Loans and bills payable $ 465,000 00

Wages and salaries 178 81

Total

$ 465,178 81

$ 465,178 81

RECAPITULATION.

Total Amount
Outstanding.

Apportionment

Amount per Mile
of Road.

To Railroads.

Miles.

Amount.

Capital Stock _ __ _

$ 527,326 58
5,360,000 00

$ 527,326 58
5,360,000 00

266.20
266.20

$ 1,980 94

Bonds _ _

20,135 23

Total.. _. _ _ _

$ 5,887,326 58

$ 5,887,326 58 '

$22,116 17

GEORGIA, CAROLINA AND NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY. 217

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Total cost construction to June 30, 1893 $ 6,216,280 39

Total cost construction per mile $ 23,351 91

Equipment :

Locomotives $ 43,308 13

Passenger cars 3,600 00

Baggage, express and postal cars 3,300 00

Freight cars 82,521 77

Other cars of all classes 1,985 48

Total cost equipment to June 30, 1892 $ 134,715 38

Total cost equipment per mile $ 506 07

Grand total cost construction, equipment, etc., per mile, $ 23,857 98

Grand total cost construction, equipment, etc $ 6,350,995 77

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Income from lease of road (to date) $ 178,192 53

Total income $ 178,192 53

Deductions from Income :

Interest on funded debt accrued $ 134,000 00

Total deductions from income $ 134.000 00

Net income $ 44,192 53

Surplus on June 30, 1892 [for entry on "general balance sheet,"]- $ 44,192 53

BONDS OWNED.

Town of Clinton, S. C.-total par value $ 10,000 00

Rate of interest, six per cent, received by lessees.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

Assets.

Cost of Road $ 6,216,280 29

Cost of Equipment 134,715 88

Bonds owned 10,000 00

Cash and current assets 35,702 15

Grand Total $ 6,396,697 92

Liabilities.

Capital Stock $ 527,326 58

Funded Debt 5,360,000 00

Current Liabilities 465,178 81

Profit and loss 44,192 53

Grand Total $ 6,396,697 92

218

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

IMPORTANT CHANGES DURING THE YEAR.

Line extended to Athens, Georgia, September 1, 1891 ; extended to Lawrenceville, Georgia,
January 11, 1892; extended to Atlanta, Georgia, April 21, 1892. The above extensions of line, as
soon as completed, were turned over to the lessees for operation.

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage bond. What road mortgaged— From Monroe,
N. C, to Atlanta, Ga., 266.20. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, $20,135.23. What equipment
mortgaged— All. What income mortgaged— All. What securities mortgaged— All.

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Item.

Total
Number
at end of

Year.

Equipment Fitted
with Train Brake.

Equipment

Fitted with

Automatic

Coupler.

No.

Kind.

No.

Kind.

Locomotives :

Total locomotives. _ ______

5

1

1

2
3

1

1

Vacuum
Westinghouse

Westinghouse
Westinghouse

Westinghouse
None

None
None

5

1

1

81

Janney.

Janney.
Janney.

Cars in Passenger Service :

First-class passenger cars

Passenger, baggage, express and postal cars.

Total

Cars in Freight Service:
Box cars _

2

81
100

55

Janney.

Flat cars. _ _

Total _ . _ _ _

181

4

20

Cars in Company's Service :

Caboose cars. . .

None.

Other road cars. . .. _.

None.

Total .... ...

24

MILEAGE.

State.

Line Repre-
sented by
Capital Stock.

Line

Operated

under

Lease.

New Line

Constructed

During

Year.

Rails.

Main Line.

Steel.

North Carolina

South Carolina ___ __ _ __

14.30
136.52
115.38

101.30

14.30
136.52

Georgia— .__

115.38

Total mileage owned (single track)

266.20

266.20

266.20

GEORGIA, CAROLINA AND NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY.

219

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

WORKING DIVISIONS OR BRANCHES.

Alignment.

Profile

Aggregate
Number ; Length of

of 1 Curved
Curves. Line.

Miles.

Length of

Straight

Line.

Miles.

Len'th

From

To ; Miles.

of
Level
Line.

Miles.

Fish Dam

Elberton

Elberton , 102.90 153 33.11

Atlanta | 101.30 115 30.28

69.79
71.02

10.74
11.88

Total - . - -

1 201.20

268 63.39

140.81

22.62

PROFILE.

WORKING DIVISIONS OR

Ascending Grades.

Descending Grades.

BRANCHES.

Number.

Sum of
Ascents.

Feet.

Aggregate

Length of

Ascendi'g

Grades.

Miles.

Number.

Sum of
Descents.

Feet.

Aggregate

Length of

Descend'g

Grades.

Miles.

From

To

Fish Dam

Elberton

Elberton

Atlanta

59
233

2295.6
2,314.00

49.33
49.16

55

205

2,023.1
1,955.8

42.83
40.26

Total —

292

4,609.6

48.49

260

3,978.9

83.09

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Bridges— Iron 26

Aggregate length, feet 5,177.6

Minimum length, feet 43

Maximum length, feet 885

Trestles 174

Aggregate length, feet 37,712

Minimum length, feet 40

Maximum length, feet 1,080

Overhead Highway Crossings— Trestles, 25; height of lowest above surface of rail, 20 feet
6 inches. Bridges, 4 ; height of lowest above surface of rail, 20 feet 6 inches.

Gauge of track, four feet nine inches ; 266.20 miles.

TELEGRAPH.
OWNED BY COMPANY.

Miles of line.
Miles of wire.

536

220

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

GEORGIA, CAROLINA AND NORTHERN RAILWAY COM-
PANY.— Continued.

LESSEES' REPORT OF OPERATIONS.

OFFICERS.

Title.

President of Lessees

First Vice-President

Treasurer

Attorney or General Counsel

Auditor of Accounts

Auditor of Receipts and Disbursem'ts
General Manager

Engineer of Roadway

General Superintendent

Division Superintendent

Paymaster and Travelling Auditor-
Superintendent of Telegraph

Traffic Manager

Assistant General Freight Agent

Assistant General Passenger Agent-
Division, Fr'ght and Passeng'r Agent

Name.

John M. Robinson
R. C. Hoffman ....
J. M. Sherwood ___

Legh R. Watts .

John G. Williams

Hasell Thomas

John C. Winder...

O. L. Cloud

L. T. Myers

John H. Winder „

W. S. Tucker

D. S. Hudgins

O. V. Smith

F. C. Bryan

F. C. Bryan

H. W. B. Glover—

Location of Office.

Baltimore, Md.
Baltimore, Md.
Atlanta, Ga.
Portsmouth, Vg
Atlanta, Ga.
Atlanta, Ga.
Raleigh, N. C.
Atlanta, Ga.
Portsmouth, Vi
Atlanta, Ga.
Raleigh, N. C.
Raleigh, NT. C.
Norfolk, Va.
Norfolk, Va.
Norfolk, Va.
Atlanta, Ga.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railway— From Monroe, N. C, to Atlanta, Ga., 266.20 miles.

The Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad Company and the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad Com-
pany leased the Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railway, together with its equipment and all
other property, both personal and real, for the term of its corporate existence. Lease dated July
1, 1889. The lessees agree to keep the road and property in good order for transaction of business,
make all repairs, pay all taxes and other assessments out of the gross earnings. They are to
retain 65 per cent, of the gross earnings, less taxes and other assessments, the remaining 35 per
cent, to be applied as follows : 1st. To keep up organization of the lessor company. 2d. To pay
interest on its bonds. 3d. To payment of valid debts to lessees. 4th. To payment of dividends
on lessor's capital stock.

GEORGIA, CAROLINA AND NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY. 221

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

Cash and Current Assets Available for
Payment of Current Liabilities.

Current Liabilities Accrued to and
Including June SO, 1892.

$ 9,878 98
8,563 92

8,958 98

35,370 95
796 06

Wages and Salaries

$ 22,742^44

Net Traffic Balances due to other
Companies ____ __

5,297 58

35,528 88

Net Traffic Balances due from other

Miscellaneous _ __ _ _

Due from Solvent Companies and In-

Total.

Balance — Current Liabilities

Total

$ 63,568 89

$ 63,568 89

Materials and supplies on hand, $796.06.

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross Earnings from Operation

I 180,217 02
234,916 07

$

Less Operating Expenses—

Deficit __

$ 134,000 00
13,186 90
44,192 53

54,699 05
200,461 20

Miscellaneous Income— less Expenses

Total income _ __ _, _

$

145,762 15

Deductions from Income:
Rents _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _

Taxes— __ _ _

Other Deductions _____

Total Deductions from Income _

191,379 43

Deficit from Operations of Year ending June 30, 1892

Deficit on June 30, 1891 [From " General Balance Sheet," 1891
Report] _ ...

$

45,617 28
22,537 91

Additions for Year ___ _ _ __ „_

$

68,155 19

222

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Total
Receipts.

Deductions,

Account of

Repayments,

etc.

Actual
Earnings.

Passenger :

Passenger revenue

Tickets redeemed

Other repayments

Total deductions ,

Total passenger revenue

Mail

Express

Extra baggage and storage

Other items

Total passenger earnings

Freight :

Freight revenue

Overcharge to shippers

Other repayments

Total deductions

Total freight revenue

Total freight earnings

Total passenger and freight earnings

Other Earnings from Operation :

Switching charges— balance

Telegraph companies

Rents from tracks, yards and terminals

Rents not otherwise provided for

Total other earnings

Total gross earnings from operation— en th'e line—

$ 53,405 26

$ 5,372 02
908 39
278 60
137 50

$ 118,581 56

$ 361 47

859 31

1,181 40

1,104 15

$ 17 14

127 52

$ 144 66

$ 1,823 78
4 20

$ 1,827 98

9 53,260 60

5,696 51

$ 59,957 11

$

116,753 58

$

116,753 58

8

176,710 69

3,506 23

180,217 02

RENTALS RECEIVED.

Tracks— From Clinton to Dover, S. C, two miles, leased to Columbia, Newberry and Laurens
Railroad Company, $1,104.15.

The use of the yards and terminals included in above figures.

MISCELLANEOUS INCOME.

Miscellaneous interest received, $200,461.20.

GEORGIA, CAROLINA AND NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY. 223

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Maintenance of Way and Structures :

Repairs of Roadway

Renewals of Ties

Repairs of Bridges and Culverts

Repairs of Fences, Road-crossings, Signs, and
Cattle-Guards

Repairs of Buildings

Repairs of Telegraph

Other expenses

Total

Maintenance op Equipment:

Repairs and renewals of Locomotives

Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars.

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars

Shop Machinery, Tools, etc

Other expenses '.

Total

Conducting Transportation :

Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Roundhouse-
men

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

$ 50,621 77

257 63

1,256 68

113 16

1,209 94

272 84

11 73

Chargeable

to P'reight

Traffic.

$ 53,743 75

$ 2,867 45
1,882 30

216 14

225 83

5,192 02

48,636 59

247 52

1,207 40

108 73

1,162 49

262 15

11 27

$ 51,636 15

2,7-55 00

3,166 01
207 95
216 97

S 6,345 93

Fuel for Locomotives

Water-supply for Locomotives

All other supplies for Locomotives

Wages of other Trainmen

All other train supplies

Wages of Switchmen, Flagmen and Watchmen

Expense of Telegraph, including Train Dis-
patchers and Operators

10,258 24

14,177 14

565 92

879 51

6,793 50

1,816 38

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks and Laborers

Station supplies

Car mileage— balance

Loss and damage

Injuries to persons

Other expenses

Total

694 40

10,855 00

671 12

1,307 74

110 58

$ 48,129 53

9,855 97

13,621 17

543 73

845 03

6,331 01

1,747 11

39 75

667 17
10,429 32

644 81
6,380 21
2,307 51

564 96

106 24

Total.

* 99,258 36

505 15

2,464 08

221 89

2,372 43

534 99

23 00

$ 105,379 90

* 5,622 45

1,882 30

3,166 01

424 39

442 80

$ 11,537 95

20,114 21

27,798 31

1,109 65

1,724 54

13,124 51

3,563 49

39 75

1,361 57

21,284 32

1,315 93

7,687 95

2,307 51

564 96

216 82

$ 54,083

$ 102,213 52

224

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

Total.

General Expenses:

Salaries of Officers __ _ _ _

$ 3,085 42

1,151 96

611 97

6 80

1,148 63

391 37

82 50

1,337 51

234 50

$ 2,963 65

1,106 79

588 98

6 54

1,103 59

376 03

79 07

1,285 07

224 32

$ 6,049 07

2,258 75

1,199 95

13 34

2,252 22

767 40

161 57

2,622 58

459 82

Salaries of Clerks _ __ ..

General Office Expenses and Supplies

Advertising _ _ _ __ _ _ _

Rents not otherwise provided for.. .

Legal expenses . __ ..

Stationery and Printing _ _.

Other General Expenses _ _ ._

Total _ _ ._

$ 8,050 66

$ 7,734 40

$ 15,784 70

Recapitulation of Expenses:

Maintenance of Way and Structures __ _

$ 53,743 75

5,192 02

48,129 53

8,050 66

$ 51,636 15

6,345 93

54,083 99

7,734 04

$ 105,379 90

1,537 95

102,213 52

15,784 70

Maintenance of Equipment _ _

General Expenses. __ _ _

Gi'and total _ __

$ 115,115 96

$ 119,800 11

$ 234,916 07

Percentage of expenses to earnings, entire line, 130 per cent.

RENTALS PAID.

Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railway, interest on bonds guaranteed $134,000.

In addition to the " Interest on Bonds Guaranteed," $134,000, the lessees were due the Georgia,
Carolina and Northern Railway Co., §44,192.53 for lease of road, which amount was duly credited
on the books of the lessees, and charged to " Income Account."

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

ASSETS.

June 30, 1892— Cash and current assets $ 62,772 83

Materials and supplies 796 06

Grand total $ 63,568 89

Liabilities.
June 30, 1892— Current liabilities $ 63,568 89

Line extended to Athens, Ga., Sept. 1st, 1892. Extended to Lawrenceville, Ga., January 11th,
1892. Extended to Atlanta, Ga., April 24th, 1892.

GEORGIA, CAROLINA AND NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY

225

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES— ENTIRE LINE.

Class.

Number.

Total
No. Days
Worked

Total
Yearly Com-
pensation.

Average

! Daily}

Compen'n

Division officers

Division office clerks

Station agents

Other station men

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Machinists

Carpenters

Other shopmen

Section foremen

Other trackmen

Telegraph operators and dispatchers

All other employees and laborers

Total (including "General Officers")— N. C.

Less " General Officers"

Total (excluding " General Officers'')— N. C
Distribution of Above:

General Administration

Maintenance of Way and Structures

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting Transportation

Total (including " General Officers")— N. C.

Less " General Officers "

Total (excluding "General Officers")— N. C.

32

552

2

51

834
9

825

585

10

230

834

2,190

1,095

10,470

12,930

825

7,179

4,026

11,421

465

180

1,716

10,506

122,225

625

13,621

$ 6,049 07
2,258 75

13,458 00
7,590 06

14,632 90
5,445 74
7,318 96
5,755 55
1,083 60
363 00
1,940 70

13,036 02

88,635 84
1,361 57

16,326 90

198,649
3,285

$185,256 66
8,307 82

195,364

$ 176,948 84

3,285

132,911

2,181

60,272

8,307 82

102,034 86

3,024 30

71,889 68

198,649
3,285

8185,256 66
8,307 84

2 76

2 06

1 28

58

76

1 82
50

2 33
2 01
1 13

1 24
82

2 18
1 19

195,364

$ 176,948

15

226

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE— Entire Line.

Item.

Column for Ton-
nage, number
Passengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Dollars.

Cts.

Mills

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue-

69,930

1,808,913
25.867

Average distance carried

Total passenger revenue. __ ______

53,260

60

Average amount received from each passenger _ 1 ______

76
02

161

944

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile
Total passenger earnings ._ __ _

06

364

59,957

11

Passenger earnings per mile of road

225

22

Passenger earnings per train miie__ __ _. __

37

16

Freight Traffic:

67,917

3,443,289
5.698

Total freight revenue. _

116,753

58

Average amount received for each ton of freight

1

71

906

Average receipts per ton per mile _ __ _

03

390

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile- _ _ _

03

58

479

Total freight earnings - _ _ ._ _ _

116,753

Freight earnings per mile of road . _._ _ _

438

59

75

50

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue

170,014

18

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road

639

05

Passenger and freight earnings

176,710

69

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road

663

83

Gross earnings from operation __

180,217

02

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road

676

99

Expenses .. _ ___ __ __ __ ____

234,916

07

Expenses per mile of road

882

47

227

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE. — Continued.

Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains 159,629

Miles run by freight trains _ 149,436

Miles run by mixed trains 6,942

Total mileage trains earning revenue 316,007

Miles run by construction and other trains 73,699

Grand total train mileage 389,706

Mileage of loaded freight cars— north or east 416,163

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west 498,516

Mileage of empty freight cars— north or east 212,980

Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west 116,089

Average number of freight cars in train 14.1208

Average number of loaded cars in train 9.9131

Average number of empty cars in train 4.2077

Average number of tons of freight in train 44.3612

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car 4.4750

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.

Commodity.

Products of Agriculture:

Grain

Flour

Other mill products

Hay

Tobacco

Cotton

Fruit and vegetables

Cottonseed

Peanuts

Products of Animals:

Live stock

Other packing-house products

Poultry, game and fish

Wool

Hides and leather

Products of Mines:

Anthracite coal

Bituminous coal

Ores

Stone, sand and other like articles-

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

295

286

404

54

8

12,062

12

2,367

191
1

1
33

Whole Tons.

1,3.13

749
2,092
2,542

27

161

2,011

309

687

19

25

2,789
29
60

Whole Tons. Per Cent.

1,044

2,378

2,946

81

169

14,073

321

3,054

19

377

1,074

2

3

29

.038

2,789

4.118

29

.038

1,413

2.073

1.543
3.529

4.118

.118

.250

20.705

.496

4.485
.028

.558

1.545

.001

.001

228

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT— Continued.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Whole Tons.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Whole Tons.

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons. PerCent

Products of Forest:

Lumber

Shingles

Manufactures :

Petroleum and other oils

Sugar

Salt

Naval stores

Iron, pig and bloom

Iron and steel rails

Other castings and machinery

Bar and sheet metal

Cement, brick and lime

Agricultural implements

Wagons, carriages, tools, etc

Wines, liquors and beers

Household goods and furniture

Guano

Merchandise

Cotton-seed meal

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above

Cotton mill products

Total tonnage— entire line

2,777
277

295

7

27

2

5

669

439

1,854

16

37

6

134

1,127

5,400

107
67

4,163
10

327

1,081

394

136

12

469

1,081

56

212

3

93

47

162

7,644

8,380

16

44

412

6,940

287

622

1,088

421

138

17

1,138

1,520

56

2,066

19

130

53

298

8,771

13,780

85

151
479

10.296
.440

.911

1.603

.625

.201

.025

1.668

2.353

.075

3.043

.028

.197

.075

.441

12.946

20,294

.120

.222
.705

30,719

37,198

67,917

100.00

MILEAGE.

Line

Operated

under

Lease.

Total

Mileage

Operated.

Rails.

Line in Use.

Iron.

Steel.

Miles of single track _ _ ___

266.20
23.22

266.20
23.22

266.20

Miles of yard track and sidings

23.22

Total mileage operated (all tracks) _ _ _

289.42

289.42

289.42

GEORGIA, CAROLINA AND NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY. 229

MILEAGE— Continued.
MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

Line

Operated

under

Lease.

RAIES^

State.

Iron.

Steel.

North Carolina . _ _ __ _. - _ .

14.30
136.52
115.38

14 30

South Carolina _ _- _ . _

136 52

Georgia- _ _ _ _ _ _ _

115 38

266.20

266.20

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.

New Ties Laid During Year:

Oak— number estimated 10,000

Average price at distributing point 32 cts.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal-
Bitumi-
nous.
Tons.

Wood-
Soft.
Cords.

Total Fuel

Consum'd.

Tons.

Miles
Run.

Average

Pounds

Consum'd

per Mile.

Passenger

Freight _ _ .

3,402
4,915
1,748

3,402
4,915
1,950

180,168
221,111
73,699

37.76

44 45

404

52.91

"Total

10,065

404

10,267

474,978

Average cost at distributing points

» 3 90

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.

Trainmen :

Overhead obstructions.
*Other train accidents—
*Other causes

Total .

Trespassing :
*Other causes-

Killed. Injured.
1
1
1

3

Bill Bennett, employed on material train, was killed Feb. 11, 1892, by falling of derrick near
Edgemoor, S. C.

Robert Allen, fireman, scalded to death at Cana, S. C, Nov. 17, 1891. Crown-sheet of engine
blew out.

Thad. Hinton, May 25, 1892, was working in cut near Carlton, Ga., and was killed by rock fall-
ing in on him.

Eli Byers, May 25, 1892, 1% miles north of Inman Park, Atlanta, tried to avoid train on Georgia
Railroad and stepped on the track of G., C. and N. Railway, just in front of passenger train,
and was struck and killed.

Herman Namman, while asleep on end of ties, was struck by engine and killed near Auburn,
Ga., June 28, 1892.

230

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

ASHEVILLE AND SPARTANBURG RAILROAD.

HISTORY.

Road opened to Hendersonville, N. C, June 1, 1879. Sold under foreclosure April 4, 1881, and
reorganized under present name. Road completed from Hendersonville to Asheville, twenty-
one miles, and opened for business July 13, 1886, under management of the Richmond and Dan-
ville Railroad Company.

This company was chartered under the name of the Greenville and French Broad Railroad
Company by Act of the General Assembly, ratified the 13th day of February, 1855, afterwards
amended by Act of the General Assembly, ratified 22d day of December, 1873, in pursuance of
the laws of North and South Carolina, consolidated with the Spartanburg and Asheville Rail-
road Company of South Carolina under the corporate name of the Spartanburg and Asheville
Railroad Company, by Act of the General Assembly, ratified the 9th day of December, 1874.
No limitation expressed in act as to limitation or duration of charter. On the 12th day of March,
1881, an act was ratified by the General Assembly of North Carolina for the relief of the stock-
holders of the Spartanburg and Asheville Railroad Company— by authority of this act the com-
pany assumed its present name.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term.

James Swann _
T.M.Logan —

W. G. Oakman
R. W. Inman..
A. B. Andrews
D. C. Waddell.
Albert Cannon
Joseph Walker

New York

New York

New York

New York

Raleigh, N. C

Asheville, N. C. —
Spartanburg, S. C
Spartanburg, S. C

December 6, 1892,
December 6, 1892
December 6, 1892,
December 6, 1892
December 6, 1892,
December 6, 1892,
December 6, 1892
December 6, 1892

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

President ■ James Swann

Location of Office.

First Vice-President-
Secretary

Joseph Walker.
A. L. White __-_

New York.
Spartanburg, S. C.
Spartanburg, S. C.

All other officers same as Richmond and Danville Railroad.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Asheville and Spartanburg— From Spartanburg, S. C, to Asheville, N. O, miles... 65.85

Atlanta and Charlotte— From Spartanburg, S. C, to Spartanburg Junction, miles— 1.50

Western North Carolina— From Biltmore to Asheville, miles 2.00

Total.

69.35

ASHEVILLE AND SPARTANBURG RAILROAD.

231

PROPERTY LEASED.

The Asheville and Spartanburg Railroad, operated by the Richmond and Danville Railroad
Company, which company receives all revenues, tolls, etc., and accounts therefor are rendered
to Asheville and Spartanburg Railroad Company.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital Stock (common)— Par value of shares 100 00

Total par value authorized $ 703,500 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 703,500 00

FUNDED DEBT.

MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS AND INCOME BONDS.

Class of Bond or
Obligation.

First Mortgage __.

Second Mortgage

Grand total _.

Time.

CO W

+s so
A

1885
1887

a 6

*A

1925
1937

Amount of

Authorized

Issued.

$ 335,000 00
335,000 00

$ 670,000 00

Amount
Issued.

$ 335,000 00
335,000 00

$ 670,000 00

Amount
Outstanding.

$ 335,000 00
335,000 00

$ 670,000 00

Class of Bond or Obligation.

First Mortgage—.

Second Mortgage .

Grand total. _

Interest.

Rate.

When
Payable.

Aug. & Oct.
Jan. & July.

Amount Amount

Accrued Paid During
During Year. Year.

$ 20,100 00 $ 20,100 00

20,100 00

20,100 00

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage bonds— Amount issued $ 670,000 00

Amount outstanding 670,000 00

Amount interest accrued during year 20,100 00

Amount interest paid during year 20,100 00

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.

Balance— Current Liabilities $ 221,521 60

liabilities.
Net traffic balances due to other companies 221,521 60

232

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

RECAPITULATION.

FOR MILEAGE OWNED.
Capital, Stock :

Total amount outstanding $ 703,500 00

Amount per mile of road — 41. 83 miles: amount 10,674 77

Bonds :

Total amount outstanding 670,000 00

Amount per mile of road— 41.83 miles : amount 10,167 12

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

EXPENDITURES DURING YEAR.
Construction :

Br-idges and trestles $ 3 75

Rails 15,337 02

Sidings and yard extensions 45 91

Other items 1,262 66

Total construction $ 16,649 34

INCOME ACCOUNT.

$ 102,749 24
111,585 89

Deficit _ —

$ 20,100 00

10.728 01
3,312 95
3,242 13

$ 8,836 55

Deductions from Income :

Interest on interest-bearing current liabilities accrued,

$ 37,382 89

Deficit _ —

ft 46,219 54

ASHEVILLE AND SPARTANBURG RAILROAD.

233

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Total
Receipts.

Deductions,

Account of

Repayments,

etc.

Actual
Earnings.

Passenger :

$ 44,247 33

$ 22 40

Total Deductions ___ _

$ 53,973 28

Total Passenger Revenue .. _ .

$ 524 53

$ 44,224 93

Mail . _ . . _ -

3,213 53

1,858 68

Total Passenger Earnings

$ 49,297 14

Freight :

$ 53,448 75

Total Freight Earnings

$ 53,448 75

Total Passenger and Freight Earnings

Other Earnings from Operation :
Rents not Otherwise Provided for

$ 102,745 89
3 35

Total Other Earnings _

3 35

Total Gross Earnings from Operation— N. C—

$ 102,749 24

234

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSION JiB S.

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable to
Freight
Traffic.

Total.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

Repairs of Roadway _ ._

$ 6,218 62
695 21

$ 9,309 65
1 000 43

$ 15,528 27
1,695 64
7,865 82

172 33

Renewals of Ties _

Repairs of Bridges and Culverts. __

3,116 33
72 68

4 719 49

Repairs of Fences, Road-crossings, Signs and Cattle
Guards.. _ . __ ... _.

99 65

Repairs of Buildings _

226 72

346 32

573 04

637 63

1,812,64

Repairs of Telegraph. __ _ ...

255 05

382 58

Other expenses

682 97

1,129 67

Total __ _.

$ 11,297 58

$ 16,987 79

ffi 28,285 37

Maintenance of Equipment:

$ 2,352 45
1,837 31

$ 4,368 84
121 05

$ 6 721 29

Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars. .

1,958 36
3,457 60

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars .

3,457 60
86 05

Shop Machinery, Tools, etc

52 14

138 19

Other expenses _ _ . ... .

1,240 28

2,185 84

3,426 12

Total .

$ 5,482 18

$ 10,219 38

$ 15 701 56

Conducting Transportation :

"Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Roundhouse-
men. _ __ _ _ __ __

$ 2,835 50

$ 7,439 86

10,275 36

Fuel for Locomotives _____

5,200 50
261 11

13,391 21

18,591 71

WTater-supply for Locomotives _ _

530 14

791 25

All other supplies for Locomotives _

292 28

572 62

864 90

Wages of other Trainmen

2,548 90
282 68

6,948 68

9,497 58

All other train supplies. ______

406 59

689 27

Wages of Switchmen, Flagmen, and Watchmen__

198 58

285 75

484 33

Expense of Telegraph, including Train Dispatchers
and Operators. _ _ _

1,540 27

2,246 26

3,786 53

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks, and Laborers

1,924 34

4,056 00

5,974 34

Station supplies

132 06

2,396 84

264 57
4,261 05

396 63

Car Mileage— Balance

6,657 89

Loss and Damage _ __

643 81

1,676 13

2,319 94

Injuries to persons.. __ _ _ . .

926 75

1,454 62

2,381 37

Other expenses ___

126 55

189 82

316 37

Total _

$ 19,310 17

$ 43,723 30

$ 63,033 47

ASHEA^ILLE AND SPARTANBURG RAILROAD.

235

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

Genekal Expenses:

Salaries of officers

Salaries of clerks

General office expenses and supplies-
Agencies, including salaries and rent-
Advertising ____

Insurance

Legal expenses

Stationery and printing

Other general expenses

Total

Recapitulation of Expenses:
Maintenance of way and structures-
Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

General expenses

Grand Total

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable to
Freight
Traffic.

Total.

$ 789 79

$ 1,054 59

S

1,844 38

445 42

668 13

1,113 55

17 50

26 24

43 74

62 55

62 55

125 10

1 47

1 47

60 95

185 71

246 66

177 84

266 77

444 61

208 17

316 81

524 98

84 85

136 15

221 00

$ 1,848 54

$ 2,716 95

9

4,565 49

$ 11,297 58

8 16,987 79

$

28,285 37

5,482 18

10,219 38

15,701 56

19,310 17

43,723 30

63,033 47

1,848 54

2,716 95

4,565 49

$ 37,938 47

8' 73,647 42

8

111,585 89

Percentage of earnings to expenses, entire line, 90.2S85 per cent.

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation— First and second mortgage bonds. Miles, 41.83. Amount of mort-
gage per mile of line, $5,083.56.

236

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

Number.

Total
No. Days
Worked

Total
Yearly Com-
pensation.

Average

Daily

Com'nsa'n

114
213

10
4
5
6
5

15

11
6

53
5
5

33

5,110
64 564

$ 1,844 38

$ 36

01

1 54

58
3 67
1 85
3 09
1 07
1 63
1 39

74
1 02
1 88

10

General office clerks- _ __

Station agents _ . _

3,650 5,610 00
1,351 780 00
2,257 8,283 40
2,149 3,983 69

Other station men _ __ _

Enginemen _ _ __. __ _ __

Firemen _ _ __ _

Conductors. _ __ __ _. __ _ __

3,355
2,307
1,878

16,413
1,825
1,497

10,447

3,576 12
3,764 33
2,616 00
12,148 55
1,860 00
2,821 05
1,140 96

Section foremen ___ _ _-._

Switchmen, flagmen, and watchmen

All other employees and laborers _ _

Total (including "General Officers")— N. C

Less " General Officers " __ __

385
14

117,921
5,110

» 53,037 38
1,814 38

$ 45
36

Total (excluding "General Officers ")— JST. C

371

112,811

« 51,193 00

$ 45

Distribution of Above:

227
73
85

69,674
21,693
26,554

$ 2,957 93
19,373 88
30,705 57

$ 04

89

Conducting transportation _ _ _

1 72

Total (including "General Officers")— N. C

385
14

117,921
5,110

$ 53,037 38
1,844 38

$ 45
36

Total (excluding "General Officers")— N. C

371

112,811

$ 51,193 00

$ 45

ASHEVILLE AND SPARTANBURG RAILROAD.

237

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

Passenger Traffic :

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

Number of passengers carried one mile

Average distance carried

Total passenger revenue

Average amount received from each passenger

Average receipts per passenger per mile

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile

Total passenger earnings

Passenger earnings per mile of road

Passenger earnings per train mile

Freight Traffic:
Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue-
Number of tons carried one mile

Average distance haul of one ton

Total freight revenue

Average amount received for each ton of freight

Average receipts per ton per mile

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile

Total freight earnings

Freight earnings per mile of road

Freight earnings per train mile

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road

Passenger and freight earnings

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road

Gross earnings from operation

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road

Expenses

Expenses per mile of road

Column for Ton-
nage, number Pas-
sengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Dollars.

46,001

1,582,376

3.410

77,390

4,776,129

6.171

44,224

49,297
1,178

53,448

53,448
1,277

97,673

2,335
102,745

2,456
102,749

2,456
111,585

2,667

Cts. 'Mills

75

69 61

01 119

01 541

60 435

238

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.— Continued.
Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains 54,419

Miles run by freight trains 47,230

Total^mileage trains earning revenue 181,649

Miles run by switching trains 11,433

Miles run by construction and other trains 11,680

Grand total train mileage 174,762

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west 422,002

Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west 300,983

Average number of freight cars in train 7.4

Average number of loaded cars in train 4.3

Average number of empty cars in train 3.1

Average number of tons of freight in train 48.8

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car 11.3

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

other Cari*iers.

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Percent.

Products of Agriculture:

Grain _ _

70

5,137

5,207

Flour _-

69

5,968

6,037

34

1,027

1,061

Hay _ — - — - -

87

448

535

2

40

42

297

97

394

1,061

415

1,476

392

1,051

1,443

Products of Animals:

322

1,629

1,951

27

1,113

1,140

23

3,366

3,389

1

18

19

Wool — _____

2
8

4
15

6
23

Products of Mines:

1

13

14

72

30,534

30,606

Coke -

12

12

9

332

361

Stone, Sand, and other like articles

60

134

194

Products of Forest:

Lumber

4,086

2,258

6,444

ASHEVILLE AND SPARTANBURG RAILROAD.

239

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.— Continued.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

other Carriers.

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons. Per Cent.

Manufactures :

34
3

182

67 '
456

57
727
183
787

31

348

149

402

1,219

5,691

1,703

210

70

456

57

799

188

1,631

33

369

176

610

1,237

7,549

3,645

Other Castings and Machinery

72

5

844

2

21

27

208

18

1,858

1,912

Wines, Liquors and Beers

Household Goods and Furniture

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above

Total Tonnage— North Carolina

11,657

65,733

77,390

240

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Item.

Number

Added

During

Year.

Total
Number
at end of

Year.

Equipped with
Train Brake.

Equipment

Fitted with

Automatic

Coupler.

No.

Kind.

No.

Kind.

Locomotives :
Freight _ __ _ _. _

5

4
1

Westinghouse
Vacuum

Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Westinghouse

2
1

1

5

2
1
1

5

Cars in Passenger Service :

Janney.
Janney.
Janney.

Combination Passenger Cars

Baggage, Express, and Postal Cars__

Total — __ _ . _

4

1

4

Cars in Freight Service:

Total . . -_.. —

1
1

Cars in Company's Service:.

Total cars owned

6

MILEAGE.

Line in Use.

Line
Repre-
sented
by Capi-
tal Stock

Main
Line.

Line
Operat'd

under
Track 'ge

Rights.

Total
Mileage
Opera-
ted.

New
Line
Con-
structed
during
Year.

Rails.

Iron.

Steel.

65.85
3.47

3.50

69.35
3.47

19

22.34
3.47

43.51

Miles of yard track and sidings _ _ ._

69.32

72.82

19

25.81

43.51

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

Line Represented
by Capital Stock.

Total

Mileage

Excluding

Trackage

Rights.

Line
Oper-
ated
under
Track-
age
Rights

Rails.

Main Line' Branches
Mam Lineand SpurS-

Iron.

Steel.

41.83
24.02

41.83
24.02

2.00
1.50

22.34

41.83

1.68

Total mileage operated (single track)

65.85

65.85

1

3.50

22.34

43.51

ASHEVILLE AND SPARTANBURG RAILROAD.

241

MILEAGE. —Continued.
MILEAGE OWNED.

Line Repre-
sented by
Capital Stock.

Total

Mileage

Excluding

Trackage

Rights.

Rails.

State.

Iron.

Main Line.

Steel.

North Carolina. ___ _ ____

41.83
24.02

41.83
24.02

22.34

41.83

South Carolina _

1.68

Total mileage owned (single track)

65.85

65.85

22.34

43.51

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.
New Ties Laid During Year:

Oak (first-class) 12,518

Average price at distributing point 30 cts.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal -Bitu-
minous.
Tons.

Wood-
Soft.
Cords.

Total Fuel

Consumed

Tons.

Miles Run

Average
Pounds-
Consumed
per Mile.

Passenger

2,626

6,585

161

342

42

67

8

2,647

6,619

161

346

54,419
97,230
11,433
11,680

97.28
136.15
28.16
59.24

Freight _

Switching

Construction _ _ __ __ _ __

Total.. _ _ _

9,714

117

9,773

174,762

111.84

Average cost at distributing point

$ 2 05

$ 1 61

$ 2 05

16

242 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.

Trainmen :

Killed. Injured.

Coupling and uncoupling 3

Falling from trains and engines 5

Derailments 1 4

Other train accidents ._.. 1

Other causes 6

Total 1 19

Other Employees :

Other causes 4

Trespassing :

At stations 1 1

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Bridges— Wooden 2

Aggregate length, feet 203

Minimum length, feet 74

Maximum length, feet 129

Trestles 33

Aggregate length, feet 4,594

Minimum length, feet 24

Maximum length, feet 1,074

Gauge of track, four feet nine inches ; 41.83 miles.

ATLANTA AND CHARLOTTE AIR-LINE RAILWAY.

243

ATLANTA AND CHARLOTTE AIR-LINE RAILWAY.

HISTORY.

Georgia Air-Line Railroad, chartered March 5, 1858, by the Legislature of Georgia, to run
from Atlanta, in the State of Georgia, to the South Carolina State line. Amendment to the
same approved December 11, 1858, and also September 7, 1868, and September 21, 1868.

South Carolina Air-Line Railroad Company, charter granted December 20, 1856, conferring
on it the same power as was granted to the Georgia Air-Line Railroad Company, to run from
the Georgia State line to the North Carolina State line. Amendment to the same approved Sep-
tember 18, 1868.

The North Carolina Air-Line Railroad Company, charter granted August 3, 1868, to run from
the South Carolina State line to such point on the Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad, or
the North Carolina Railroad at the town of Charlotte, as shall be meet and practicable.

These roads form what was called the Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Company, which
went into the hands of a receiver, and by authority contained in deed of trust, dated 1st day of
July, 1870, they were sold at public auction on the 5th day of December. Reorganized April
4, 1877, under the name of the Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line Railway Company.

On the 26th of March, 1881, the road was leased to the Richmond and Danville Railway Com-
pany for ninety-nine years, from April 1, 1881, at a rental of $462,500 annually.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Eugene Kelly

Col. P. P. Dickinson

Richard Irvin

R. H. Rochester

H. W.Sibley

Joseph Bryan

B. R. McAlpine

Shipwith Wilmer.__

Charles M. Fry

D. J. Garth

Michael Jenkins

Charles S. Fairchild

Post-Office Address.

45 Exchange Place, New York City_

45 Broadway, New York City

17 William St., New York City

195 Broadway, New York City

21 Exchange St., Rochester, N. Y.. .

Richmond, Va.

Dakota Apart'mt House, N. Y. City
207 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, Md. _

48 Wall St., New York City

Searsdale, N. Y

Baltimore, Md

46 Wall St., New York City

Date of
Expiration of Term.

Term expires second

Wednesday of

March, 1893.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

President _ _ _ _

Eugene Kelly .48 Wall Strppt. "NT. V.

W. N. Wilmer «.

48 Wall Street, N. Y.
54 Wall Strppt. NT Y.

Treasurer __ __

George Sherman __

Other officers same as Richmond and Danville System.

244 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line R'y— From Atlanta, Ga., to Charlotte, N. C, miles.. 268.54
Georgia Railroad— Entering Union Passenger Station, miles .64

Total 269.18

PROPERTY LEASED OR OTHERWISE ASSIGNED FOR OPERATION.

Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line, operated by the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company,
under agreement dated March 26th, 1881, under which the Richmond and Danville Railroad
Company took possession of the works, property and assets of the Atlanta and Charlotte Air-
Line Railway Company, and assumed all its liabilities then outstanding, agreeing to pay annu-
ally all taxes, assessments, public dues and charges legally levied upon said Air-Line Company ;
interest upon the first mortgage bonds of said Company in semi-annual installments of $148,750 ;
interest on the first mortgage preference and income bonds of said Company in semi-annual
installments of $40,000; dividend of five per cent, on $1,700,000 capital stock of said Company in
semi-annual installments of $42,500, said dividend to be increased to six per cent, in event of the
earnings of the Air-Line exceeding $1,500,000, and to seven per cent, in the event of earnings
exceeding $2,500,000 ; for maintaining the organization of the Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line
Company, the sum of $3,000 for the first year, and of $2,000 for each succeeding year, said sums
to be paid in semi-annual installments of $1,500 and $1,000 respectively. Also such sum annu-
ally as may be necessary to cover the charges of some responsible Trust Company in the City of
New York for disbursing the payments for interest on the bonds and dividends as the stock of
the Air-Line Company and for registering and transferring said bonds and stock. Also to make
certain betterments to the property of the Air-Line Company, for the cost of which betterments
the Richmond and Danville Company was to receive the bonds or stock of the latter Company,
said agreement to continue until default by the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company in
carrying out any of the provisions of the same, in event of which default the said agreement is
terminable at the option of the Air-Line Company, on thirty days notice to the R. & D. R. R.
Co., provided such default should still continue at the expiration of that time.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common— Par value of shares $ 100,00

Total par value authorized 272,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 272,000 00

Dividends declared during the year— Rate, 6 per cent.; amount 16,320 00

ATLANTA AND CHARLOTTE AIR-LINE RAILWAY.

245

FUNDED DEBT.
MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.

Time.

Amount of

Authorized

Issue.

Amount

Issued.

Class of Bond or
Obligation.

Amount
Outstanding.

1877
1877

1907
1897

$ 680,000 00
80,000 00

$ 680,000 00
80,000 00

$ 680,000 00

80,000 00

Income _ __ . _ _

1880

1900

$ 760,000 00
120,000 00

$ 760,000 00
120,000 00

$ 760,000 00
120,000 00

Grand Total

$ 880,000 00

$ 880,000 00

$ 880,000 00

Interest.

Class of Bond or Obligation.

Rate

Per

Cent.

When Pay'ble

Amount Amount
Accrued Paid
During Year. During Year.

First Mortgage

7

7

Jan. & July.
April & Oct.

$ 47,600 00
5,600 00

$ 47,600 00
5,600 00

6

April & Oct.

$ 53,200 00
7,200 00

$ 53,200 00
7,200 00

Grand Total .

ffi fin -too no

| 60,400 00

* ""'

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Am't Issued.

Amount
Outstanding.

Interest.

Class of debt.

Amo't Accrued
During Year.

Amount Paid
During Year.

Mortgage Bonds _ _ .

$ 760,000 00
120,000 00

$ 760,000 00
120,000 00

$ 53,200 00
7,200 00

8 53,200 00

Income Bonds __ .

7,200 00

Total __

$ 880,000 00

$ 880,000 00

$ 60,400 00 ffi 60.400 00

'

'

RECAPITULATION.

FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Account.

Total Amount
Outstanding.

Apportionment

Amount Per Mile of Road.

To Railroads.

Miles.

Amount.

Capital Stock

$ 272,000 00 All
880,000 00 All

43.13
43.13

$ 1,024 00
3,312 00

Bonds _ _ _

246

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

EXPENDITURES DURING YEAR, NOT INCLUDED IN OPERATING EXPENSES.
Construction :

Other real estate $ 8 00

Bridges and trestles 665 45

Ties 17 34

Buildings, furniture and fixtures 517 28

Telegraph line 1,005 59

Sidings and yard extensions 1,154 51

Other items 1,164 59

Total construction $ 4,532 76

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross earnings from operation __ __ _

$ 261,490 65
177,349 96

$

Income from operation ____ __

$ 60,400 00

7,085 58

640 00

84,140 69

Total income __

$

84,140 69

Deductions from Income:

68,125 58

$

16,015 11

Dividends 6 per cent, common stock _ _ _ _ _ _ _

16,320 00

Deficit from operations of Year ending June 30, 1892

S

304 89

ATLANTA AND CHARLOTTE AIR-LINE RAILWAY.

247

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Total
Receipts.

Deductions,

Account of

Repayments,

etc.

Actual
Earnings.

Passenger :

$ 97,677 41

9 309 44

$ 140,571 43

$ 2,398 72

Mail — - - -

$ 97,367 97

18,247 86

6,612 31

246 03

Freight :

$ 122,474 17

Total deductions.- _

$ 138,172 71
494 05

Other items _ _ __ _______

$ 138,666 76

Total passenger and freight earnings

Other Earnings from Operation :

$ 261,140 93
$ 75 05

114 67

160 00

$ 349 72

Total gross earnings from operation— N. Cai'olina_

$ 261,490 65

248

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPEEATIHG EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

Total.

Maintenance of Way and Structures :
Repairs of Roadway

Renewals of Ties

Repairs of Bridges and Culverts

Repairs of Fences, Road-crossings, Signs, and
Cattle-Guards

Repairs of Buildings

Repairs of Telegraph

Other expenses

Total

Maintenance of Equipment:

Repairs and renewals of Locomotives

Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars.

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars

Shop Machinery, Tools, etc

Other expenses

Total

Conducting Transportation :

Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Roundhouse
men

Fuel for Locomotives

Water-supply for Locomotives

All other supplies for Locomotives

Wages of other Trainmen

All other train supplies

Wages of Switchmen, Flagmen and Watchmen

Expense of Telegraph, including Train Dis-
patchers and Operators

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks and Laborers-
Station supplies

Car mileage— balance

Loss and damage

Injuries to persons

Other expenses

Total

7,316 26
2,306 08
1,512 86

164 75

1,186 73

11 41

1.-615 47

ft 9,592 21
2,659 28
1,805 04

214 23

1,642 01

13 75

1,254 82

9 14,113 56

$ 17,181 34

2,889 36
1,984 32

283 26
1,771 60

5,772 91
453 21

5,487 33
684 09

4,262 84

,928 54

16,660 38

5,484 75
6,487 08
718 90
526 43
3,846 77
771 76
439 14

2,528 12
4,101 22
194 22
5,675 97
510 92
463 34
293 91

$ 32,042 53

12,348 34

15,426 30

1,539 57

863 63

13,844 50

555 38

552 34

3,197 73

10,628 86

393 36

11,703 63

1,612 35

817 05

271 13

16,S08 47
4,965 36
3,317 90

378 98

2,828 74

25 16

2,870 29

31,294 90

8,662 27
2,437 53
5,487 33
967 35
6,034 44

23,588 92

17,833 09

21,913 38

2,258 47

1,390 06

17,691 27

1,327 14

991 48

5,725 85
14,730 08
587 58
17,379 60
2,123 27
1,280 39
565 04

$ 73,754 17

$ 105,796 70

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249

OPERATING EXPENSES-Continued.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

Total.

General Expenses:

$ 1,838 35

1,342 23

74 25

1,529 25

516 09

92 24

1,119 79

758 17

457 71

$ 2,290 24

1,641 14

98 62

1,377 08

15 05

378 29

1,377 34

1,213 91

519 69

$ 4,128 59

2,983 37

172 87

2,906 33

531 14

470 53

2,497 13

1,972 08

1,007 40

General Office Expenses and Supplies

Advertising

Insurance

Legal expenses

Other General Expenses __ _ _ __

Total _ _ __ — ___ _

$ 7,728 08

$ 8,941 36

$ 16,669 44

Recapitulation of Expenses:

Maintenance of Way and Structures __ _ _

$ 14,113 56

6,928 54

32,012 53

7,728 08

$ 17,181 34

16,660 38

73,754 17

8,941 36

$ 31,294 90

Maintenance of Equipment _ __ __ _ _

23,588 92

Conducting Transportation

General Expenses. ______

105,796 70
16,669 44

Grand total— . _ _ _

$ 60,812 71

$ 116,537 25

$ 177,349 96

Percentage of expenses to earnings, entire line, 67.82 per cent.

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

First mortgage bond, 43.13 mdes mortgaged. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, $2,560.
What equipment mortgaged— All. What income mortgaged— All. What securities mortgaged—
None. Second mortgage, preferred, 43.13 miles mortgaged. Amount of mortgage per mile of
line, $288. What equipment mortgaged— All. What income mortgaged— All. What securities
mortgaged— None. Income, 43.13 miles mortgaged. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, $464.
What equipment mortgaged — All. What income mortgaged— All. What securities mortgaged—
None.

250

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EMPLOYEES AMD SALARIES.

Class.

No.

Total
No. Days
Worked.

Total Average

Yearly Com-, Daily
pensation. Compen'n

General Officers ^

General Office Clerks

Station Agents

Other Station Men

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Carpenters

Section foremen

Other trackmen

Switchmen, Flagmen and Watchmen

Telegraph Opei-ators and Dispatchers

All other Employees and Laborers

Total (including " General Officers ")— N. C

Less " General Officers"

Total (excluding " General Officers")— N. C.

DlSTRIBTTTION OF ABOVE:

General administration

Maintenance of way and structures

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

Total (including "General Officers ")-N. C-
Less "General Officers"

Total (excluding "General Officers") — N. C-

14
221
6
3
7
7
5

13
5
7

44

10
2

38

382
14

235
61
5

81

382
14

5,110
65,814
2,160
1,080
2,520
2,520
1,800
4,680
1,560
2,520
13,728
3,600
720
12,378

4,128 59
2,983 37
3,763 80
1,002 00
9,460 40
4,650 60
5,661 90
6,369 00
1,896 60
3,558 60
10,834 80
1,789 80
1,143 60
2,928 00

120,190
5,110

30,171 06
4,128 59

115,080

$ 56,042 47

70,924
19,848
1,560

27,858

$ 7,111 96

17,321 40

1,896 60

33,841 10

120,190
5,110

$ 60,171 06
4,128 59

115,080

$ 56,042 47

04
1 74

95
3 75
1 84
3 14
1 36
1 22
1 41

79

50
1 59

23

10

87
1 22
1 77

49

ATLANTA AND CHARLOTTE AIR-LINE RAILWAY.

251

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.— Entire Line.

Item.

Column for Ton- .Columns for Revenue
nage, number and Rates.
Passengers, number

Trains, Mileage,
number Cars

Dollar!

Cts.

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

Number of passengers carried one mile

Average distance carried

Total passenger revenue

Average amount received from each passenger

Average receipts per passenger per mile

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile

Total passenger earnings

Passenger earnings per mile of road

Passenger earnings per train mile

Freight Traffic:
Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue-
Number of tons carried one mile

Average distance haul of one ton

Total freight revenue

Average amount received for each ton of freight-
Average receipts per ton per mile

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile

Total freight earnings

Freight earnings per mile of road

Freight earnings per train mile

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road

Passenger and freight earnings

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road

Gross earnings from operation

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road

Expenses ,

Expenses per mile of road

54,027

3,708,145

68.63

99,102

1,454,092

147.26

97,367

1

122,474

2,839
1

138,172
1

138,666
3,215

1

238,248

5,523
261,140

6,054
261,490

6,062
177,349

4,111

252

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT AND TRAIN MILEAGE— Continued.

Train mileage :

Miles run by passenger trains.
Miles run by freight trains

Total mileage trains earning revenue

Miles run by switching trains

Miles run by construction and other trains

Grand total train mileage

Mileage of loaded freight cars— North or east

Mileage of empty freight cars— North or east

Average number of freight cars in train

Average number of loaded cars in train

Average number of empty cars in train

Average number of tons of freight in train

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car.

103,090
127,652

230,742
43,327
13,310

287,409

,648,798

616,130

17.7

12.9

4.8

113.2

8.8

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.
[COMPANY'S MATERIAL EXCLUDED.]

Commodity.

Freight
Originating

on this
Road.

Whole Tons.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Whole Tons.

Total
Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

Products of Agriculture:

Grain

Flour

Other mill products

Hay

Tobacco

Cotton

Fruit and vegetables

Cotton factory products

Products of Animals:

Live stock

Dressed meats

Other packing-house products

Poultry, game and fish

Wool

Hides and leather

Products of Mines:

Anthracite coal

Bituminous coal

Coke

Ores

Stone, sand and other like articles

Products of Forest:
Lumber

706

1,448

643

88

15

3,532

810

1,717

209
97

313

It

4

72

13

559

1,011

3,453

2,546
3,410
998
407
1,305
8,156
1,977
3,101

190

356

713

47

4

104
7,461

22
127
642

3,553

3,252
4,858
1,641
495
1,320
11,688
2,817
4,818

453
1,026

61

8

151

109

8,150

35

686
1,653

7,006

ATLANTA AND CHARLOTTE AIR-LINE RAILWAY.

253

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT-Continued.

Commodity.

Manufactures :

Petroleum and other oils

Sugar

Naval stores

Iron, pig and bloom

Iron and steel rails

Other castings and machinery

Bar and sheet metal

Cement, brick and lime

Agricultural implements

Wagons, carriages, tools, etc

Wines, liquors and beers

Household goods and furniture

Fertilizers

Merchandise

Miscellaneous :
Other commodities not mentioned above
Total tonnage— North Carolina

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Whole Tons.

570

42

28

21

21

249

33

1,069

23

47

, 84

291

1,742

3,407

2,920

25,975

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Whole Tons.

574

1,242

126

13,294

820

1,682

280

417

70

159

275

324

3,026

7,388

8,252

73,127

Total
Freight
Toannge.

Whole Tons.

1,144

1,284

154

13,315

841

1,931

313

1,486

93

206

359

615

4,768

10,795

11,172

99,102

254

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Item.

Total No.

at end of

Year.

Equipment Fitted

with Train

Brake.

Equipment Fitted

with Automatic

Coupler.

No.

Kind.

No.

Kind.

Locomotives:

6
13
2
4

6
3

3

Westinghouse
Westinghouse

Westinghouse
Westinghouse

Westinghouse

Westinghouse
Westinghouse

6
3

3
12

7
9
5
11

1

Janney.
Janney.

Freight ;'_

Switching- _

Leased .-

Janney.

Total locomotives __

25

7
9
5
11
1

12

7
9
5
11
1

Janney.

Cars in Passenger Service:

Combination passenger cars _

Baggage, express and postal cars

Total- _

33

179
60
11

33

33

6
1

Janney.

Cars in Freight Service:

Janney.
Janney.

Total

Cars in Company's Service :

250

10
35

Other road cars _____ _

Total

295

328

33

40

Grand total cars _

328

33

40

Janney.

ATLANTA AND CHARLOTTE AIR-LINE RAILWAY.

255

MILEAGE.

Line in Use.

Line

Represented

by Capital

Stock.

Line
Operated

under
Trackage

Rights.

Total

Mileage

Operated.

Rails.

Main Line.

Steel.

268.54
38.56

.64

269.18

268.54

38 56

Total mileage operated (all tracks).

307.10

307.10

MILEAGE OE LINE BY STATES.

State.

Line

Represented

by Capital

Stock.

Total

Mileage,

Excluding

Trackage

Rights.

Line
Operated

under

Trackage

Rights.

Rails.

Main Line.

Steel.

North Carolina _ _ _

43.13
124.99
100.42

43.13
124.99
100.42

.64

43.13

South Carolina . _ _ _ _

124.99

Georgia _ _ _

100.42

268.54

268.54

.64

268.54

MILEAGE OWNED.

North Carolina

43.13
124.99
100.42

43.13

43 13

South Carolina. _ _ _ _ _

124.99
100.42

124 99

Georgia

100.42

Total mileage owned (single track).. _ .

268.54

268.54

268.54

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.
New Ties Laid During Year:

Oak (first class)

Average price at distributing point

29,870
30 cts.

256

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

CONSUMPTION OP FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal -Bitu-
minous.
Tons.

Wood-
Soft.
Cords.

Total Fuel

Consumed

Tons.

Miles Run

Average

Pounds

Consumed

per Mile.

Passenger.. ______ . _ _ _

3,266
7,376

686

41
129

3,286
7,471

686

103,090

127,6521

43,327 j

13,340

63.75

Freight _.

87.33

102 09

Total

11,328

170 ,

11,443

287,409

79.62

Average cost at distributing point

$ 1 95

$ 1 90

$ 1 94

Fuel consumed by switching included in freight, as the freight do their own switching in
North Carolina.

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.
Trainmen :

Coupling and uncoupling, killed 2

Falling from trains and engines, killed 2

Derailments, killed 1

*Other causes, killed 1

Total 6

^Trainman, " other causes," injured 1, by handling freight or material.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

From Grover to Charlotte (miles) 43.13

[Cannot give information as to alignment and profile. No data.]

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.
Bridges:

Iron 2

Aggregate length, feet 760

Minimum length, feet 315

Maximum length, feet 445

Trestles:

Number 5

Aggregate length, feet 1,394

Minimum length, feet 98

Maximum length, feet 622

Overhead highway crossings— bridges, 2 ; height of lowest above surface of rail, 19 feet four
inches.

Gauge of track, four feet nine inches ; 43.13 miles.

CHARLOTTE, COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA RAILROAD.

257

CHARLOTTE, COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA RAILROAD.

HISTORY.

The Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad, with its leased lines (Atlantic, Tennessee
and Ohio Railroad, and Chester and Lenoir Narrow-gauge Railroad), is leased to the Richmond
and Danville Railroad Company for a term of ninety-nine years, from May, 1886.

The original purpose of the Act incorporating the Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad
Company was to establish a communication by rail between the town of Charlotte, North Caro-
lina, and some point on the South Carolina Railroad in the State of South Carolina, with a
capital stock of $1,500,000. This corporation was exempt from taxation for a period of fifteen
years from January 2, 1847— the day on which the Act of incorporation was ratified. It was
allowed to increase its capital stock to $2,000,000, by an Act to produce conformity in the charters
granted to the Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad Company, by the States of North and
South Carolina, ratified January 29, 1849.

The Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad Company and the Columbia and Augusta Rail-
raad Company met in Columbia, S. C, severally, on the 7th and 8th of July, 1869, and in joint
session on July 8th, 1869, and perfected the consolidation as authorized. The Charlotte and South
Carolina Railroad Company was chartered in South Carolina on the 8th of December, 1848, and
in the State of North Carolina January 2d, 1847. The Columbia and Hamburg Railroad Com-
pany was chartered in South Carolina December 21st, 1858, and its name was changed to Colum-
bia and Augusta Railroad Company December 17th, 1863. Act authorizing the consolidation of
the Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad Company and the Columbia and Augusta Railroad
Company under the name of the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad Company, was
approved March 19th, 1869. (S. C. Statutes 16, page 232.)

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term

Charlotte, N. C _ _ _ __—

December 2, 1892

Charlotte, N. C _

December 2 1892.

Charlotte, N. C_ _. —

December 2, 1892.

J. H. McAden

Charlotte, N. C _

December 2, 1892

W. L. Roddy.

Rock Hill, S. C-

December 2 1892

December 2 1892

J. J. McLure ______

Chester, S. C _

i
December 2 1892

Geo. H. McMaster _ _ _

Winnsboro, S. C

Columbia, S. C~

December 2 1892

Jas. Woodrow __

December 2 1892

F. W. McMaster

Columbia, S. C _ _ __

December 2 1892

Ches. Estes. __ __ _ _

December 2 1892

Patrick Walsh _

Augusta, Ga

December 2 1892

J. O. Mathewson __ __ _ __ _

Augusta, Ga_ .

December 2 1892

W. C. Sibley

Augusta, Ga. _ _

December 2 1892

Mayor of Augusta _ __ ..

Augusta, Ga. _____

December 2 1892

A. B. Andrews. _ _ _ _ _ _

Raleigh, N. C

December 2 1892

C. S. Brice- _ _

New York

John McAnerney _ _ _

17

258 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office

President- ______ .. _ _

Raleigh, N. C.
Columbia S. C

Secretary-Treasurer

J. C. B. Smith— . .

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad— From Charlotte, N. O, to Augusta, Ga., 190.53
miles. Augusta Street Railway— From entrance to Union Passenger Station, .47 miles.
Total, 191 miles.

PROPERTY LEASED.

Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad leased to the Richmond and Danville Railroad
Company under deed of lease May 1, 1886, and continuing ninety-nine years, under which deed
of lease there are assigned to the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company all moneys due
and to become due to said Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad Company, its works,
property and its rights on and to the leases of the Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio Railroad, the
Chester and Lenoir Narrow-Gauge and the Cheraw and Chester; and said Richmond and Dan-
ville Railroad Company receives the earnings from the operation of said Charlotte, Columbia
and Augusta Railroad and applies same to the payment of its operating expenses and the inter-
est on the outstanding bonds of the Charlotte. Columbia and Augusta Railroad Company, to
the maintenance and improvement as may be necessary of the road and equipment and other
property of said company, turning over to said company any surplus of said earnings, to be
applied by the said company to the payment of dividends on its stock.

The amount necessary to maintain the corporate organization of the Charlotte, Columbia and
Augusta Railroad Company, not exceeding $1,500 per annum, is also to be paid before the appli-
cation of any surplus to dividends on stock.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock— common, par value of shares $ 100 00

Total par value authorized 149,524 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 149,524 00

CHARLOTTE, COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA RAILROAD.

259

FUNDED DEBT.
MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS AND INCOME BONDS.

Class of Bond or Obligation.

First Mortgage

Second Mortgage

Consolidated Mortgage
Grand total

Time.

1869

1895

1872

1902

1883

1933

Amount of

Authorized

Issued.

$ 116,000 00

29,000 00

174,000 00

$ 519,000 00

Amount
Issued.

$ 116,000 00
29,000 00
29,000 00

$ 174,000 00

Amount
Outstanding

$ 116,000 00
29,000 00
29,000 00

$ 174,000 00

Interest.

Class of Bond or Obligation.

Rate.

When
Payable.

Amount

Accrued

During Year.

Amount

Paid During

Year.

First Mortgage

Second Mortgage _ __

7

7

Jan. & July.
April & Oct.
Jan. & July.

$ 8,120 00
2,030 45
1,740 00

$ 8,419 42
2,060 45

6

1,747 83

$ 11,890 00

$ 12,227 70

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage Bonds— Amount issued $ 174,000 00

Amount outstanding 174,000 00

Amount of interest accrued during year 11,890 00

Amount of interest paid during year 12,227 70

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.

Balance— Current Liabilities.

LIABILITIES.

Net Traffic Balances due to other Companies

Matured interest Coupons unpaid

Total

$ 10,652 92
148 77

$ 10, 80! 69

$ 10,801

RECAPITULATION.

Account.

Total Amount

Apportionment

Amount per Mile
of Road.

Outstanding.

To Railroads.

Miles.

Amount.

Capital Stock _ _ _ _ ______

9 149,524 00 All.
174,000 00 All.

10.94
10.94

$ 783 00

Bonds j

910 99

Total. __

$ 323,524 00

$ 1,693 99

260

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

COST OP ROAD, EQUIPMENT AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

EXPENDITURES DURING YEAR.
Construction :

Rails $ 45 97

Ties 9 57

Sidings and yard extensions 100 81

Other items 66 42

Total construction $ 222 77

Equipment :

Locomotives 16 62

Grand total cost construction, equipment, etc $ 239 39

INCOME ACCOUNT.

$ 103,381 89
65,573 83

$ 11,800 00

260 85

25,000 00

1,848 91

808 41

$ 37,808 06

Total inccome_ _____

$ 16,074 40

Deductions from Income :

Interest on funded debt accrued _ __ _ _. _

Interest on interest-bearing current liabilities accrued,

39,808 17

Deficit _. ___ _ _ —

$ 22,733 77

22,733 77

Surplus on June 30, 1891 (from " General Balance Sheet,"
1891 Report) _______

3,934 85

$ 17,630 08

Surplus on June 30, 1892 (for entry on " General Balance
Sheet") _ _ __

$ 1,168 84

CHARLOTTE, COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA RAILROAD.

261

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Total
Receipts.

Deductions,
Account of Actual
Repayments, Earnings,
etc.

Passenger :

$ 30,809 22

$ 48 29

$ 65,116 33

Total Passenger Revenue

Mail ______ . —

I 551 94

$ 30,760 93

4,064 27

2,537 47

255 19

Other Items _ _

$ 37,617 86

Freight :
Freight Revenue

Total Deductions _

Total Freight Revenue

Other Items _ __ _____

$ 64,564 39
1,122 44

Total Freight Earnings _

$ 65,686 83

Total Passenger and Freight Earnings

Other Earnings from Operation :
Rents from Tracks, Yards, and Terminals __

$ 103,304 69
8 37

Rents not Otherwise Provided for

Other Sources. _ . _ _ _ _

38 28
30 54

Total Other Earnings _ __

77 19

Total Gross Earnings from Operation— N. C—

$ 103,381 89

262

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable to
Freight

Tra:

ignt

flic.

Total.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

Repairs of Roadway

Renewals of Ties

Repairs of Bridges and Culverts

Repairs of Fences, Road-crossings, Signs and Cattle
Guards

Repairs of Buildings

Repairs of Telegraph

Other expenses

Total

Maintenance of Equipment:

Repairs and renewals of Locomotives

Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars.

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars

Shop Machinery, Tools, etc

Other expenses

Total

Conducting Transportation :

Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Roundhouse-
men

5,198 42

3,870 18

248 53

71 15
593 38
228 98
340 62

$ 10,551 26

$ 1,026 05
624 70

122 70

889 94

$ 2,663 39

Fuel for Locomotives

Water-supply for Locomotives

All other supplies for Locomotives

Wages of other Trainmen

All other train supplies

Wages of Switchmen, Flagmen, and Watchmen-
Expense of Telegraph, including Train Dispatchers
and Operators

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks, and Laborers-
Station supplies

Car Mileage— Balance

Loss and Damage

Injuries to persons

Other expenses

Total

2,286 40
2,557 98
327 94
258 35
1,798 86
130 64
281 13

1,029 04
1,294 85
76 31
2,027 83
45 48
36 32
88 42

$ 5,877 56

3,092 14

190 82

60 39
565 89
153 24

287 98

$ 10,228 02

$ 1,554 08

73

1,312 78

172 22

1,309 66

$ 4,349 47

3,771 54

3,757 28

492 47

290 73

2,178 27

96 57

219 09

842 59

4,191 70

146 07

2,729 61

285 76

43 17

65 10

$ 11,075 98

6,962 32

439 35

131 54

1,159 27

382 22

628 60

$ 20,779 28

$ 2,580 13

625 43

1,312 78

294 92

2,199 60

$ 7,012

6,057 94
6,315 26
820 41
549 08
3,977 13
227 21
500 22

1,871 63
5,486 55

222 38
4,757 44

331 24
79 49

153 52

$ 12,239 55

$ 19,109 95

$ 31,349 50

CHARLOTTE, COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA RAILROAD.

263

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable to
Freight
Traffic.

Total.

General Expenses:
Salaries of officers- _ __ _ _ _ .

$ 981 34
793 94
41 69
276 15
146 05
258 11
433 49
352 57
182 26

$ 767 24
607 96
30 25
246 95
1 57
429 53
346 38
391 89
144 83

$ 1,748 58

Salaries of clerks _ _

1,401 90
71 94

General office expenses and supplies- _

Agencies, including salaries and rent

Advertising. ____ __ . ._ _ _

523 10
147 62

Insurance -_ _

687 64

Legal expenses __ _ _

779 87

Stationery and printing __

744 46

Other general expenses

327 08

Total _ _ _ .

$ 3,465 59

$ 2,966 60

$ 6,432 19

Recapitulation of Expenses:
Maintenance of way and structures— _

$ 10,551 26
2,663 39
12,239 55
3,465 59

S 10,228 02
4,349 47
19,109 95
2,966 60

$ 20,779 28

Maintenance of equipment. _ _

7,012 86

Conducting transportation __

31,349 50

General expenses _ _ _ _

6,432 19

Grand Total _ . _ _ _

$ 28,919 79

$ 36,654 04

$ 65,573 83

Percentage of expenses to earnings, entire line, 63.42 per cent.

RENTALS PAID.

Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio Railroad— cash, $1,450.

264

BOARD OP RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.

Assets.

June 30, 1892.

Year Ending June 30, 1892.

Total.

Total.

Increase.

Decrease.

$ 320,914 38

Cost of Road. _ __

$ 321,153 59

7,684 64

103 60

43 50

571 06

6,675 80

$ 239 21

7,684 64

Cost C. & L. extension., __ _

103 60

43 50

571 06

6,675 80

Telegraph lines owned A., T. & O

Telegraph lines owned C, C. & A

Stock C. & C. Railroad on hand

Stock C, C. & A. Railroad on hand-
Grand Total .

$ 335,992 98

$ 336,232 19

$ 239 21

Liabilities.
Capital Stock _ __ _ _ __ .

$ 149,524 00

$ 149,524 00

174,000 00

10,801 69

12 66

725 00

1,168 84

$ 3,005 22

*

174,000 00

Funded Debt— . __

7,796 47

Current Liabilities .

12 66

Fractional bonds _ _

725 00

Chester and Lenoir bonds — _ .

3,934 85

Profit and Loss .

$ 2,766 01

Grand Total- . _ _ . . .

$ 335,992 98

$ 336,232 19

$ 239 21

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage bonds— From Charlotte. Miles, 10.94. Amount of
mortgage per mile of line, $607.33. What equipment mortgaged— All. What income mort-
gaged— All. What securities mortgaged— None. Second mortgage bonds— Miles, 10.94. Amount
of mortgage per mile of line, $151.83. What equipment mortgaged— All. What income mort-
gaged—All. What securities mortgaged— None. Consolidated— Miles, 10.94. Amount of mort-
gage per mile of line, $151.83. What equipment mortgaged— All. What income mortgaged — All.
What securities mortgaged— None.

CHARLOTTE, COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA RAILROAD.

265

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

Number.

Total
No. Days
Worked

Total
Yearly Com-
pensation.

Average

Daily

Com'nsa'n

General officers- _____ __._ ___

14
207

7

3
10

9

33
80
16

8
88

2
13
79

5,110

63,965

2,532

917

$ 1,748 58
1,401 90
2,017 90

390 27

$ 34

General office clerks. __

02

Station agents _ ,_ _ _ . __

88

Other station men ._ _ _

42

Enginemen _ _ _, __ _ _ _ _ _ _

I
707 ! 2,512 63

654 1,084 60

797 2,018 75

1,845 1 1,628 16

247 327 44

2,367 3,003 07

9,414 ' R-ftlR 51

3 41

Firemen _____ ___ __

1 65

Conductors __ __

2 53

Other trainmen. _ _ _ __ _

88

1 32

Section foremen _ _ ___ _

1 26

Other trackmen. _ __

70

Switchmen, flagmen, and watchmen

Telegraph operators and dispatchers. _ _

207

125

19,306

215 79

326 88

1,267 98

1 04

2 62

All other employees and laborers _

06

Total (including "General Officers")— N. C

Less " General Officers " _

569
14

108,193
5,110

$ 24,647 46
1,748 58

$ 22
34

Total (excluding "General Officers ")— N. C

555

103,083

$ 22,898 88

$ 22

Distribution of Above:
General administration

221
112
236

69,075
12,028
27,090

$ 3,150 48
10,004 02
11,492 96

$ 04

Maintenance of way and structures

83

Conducting transportation _

42

Total (including "General Officers")— N. C

Less "General Officers" _ ... _

569
14

108,193
5,110

$ 24,647 46
1,748 58

8 22
34

Total (excluding " General Officers ")— N. C.

555

103,083

$ 22,898 85

$ 22

266

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

Column for Ton-
nage, number Pas-
sengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Dollars.

Cts.

Mills

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

41,301

Number of passengers carried one mile. __ _ __ _

1,060,912
25.68

Average distance carried . _ __ _

Total passenger revenue

30,760

93

Average amount received from each passenger

74

479

Average receipts per passenger per mile __.

2

899

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile

2

726

Total passenger earnings. __

37,617

86

Passenger earnings per mile of road_

666

86

509

Passenger earnings per train mile

82

643

Freight Traffic:

Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue-

49,158

Number of tons carried one mile _ . _

2,683,667

Average distance haul of one ton._ _

54.59

Total freight revenue. „ _ _ .. _ . _._ _ __.

64,564

39

Average amount received for each ton of freight

1

31

340

Average receipts per ton per mile ...........

2

405

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile

1

865

65,686

83

Freight earnings per mile of road.. _ _

1,164

45

364

Freight earnings per train mile. _ _ _

1

77

191

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue. __ . __

95,325

32

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road

1,689

86

562

103,304

69

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road

1,831

31

873

103,381

89

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road

1,832

68

728

Expenses -

65,573

83

Expenses per mile of road _ _ _

a

1,162

45

048

CHARLOTTE, COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA RAILROAD.

267

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.— Continued.

Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains
Miles run by freight trains

Total mileage trains earning revenue-
Miles run by switching trains

Miles run by construction and other trains-
Grand total train mileage

Mileage of loaded freight cars— north or east )

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west]

Mileage of empty freight cars — north or west ?
Mileage of empty freight cars — south or west 5

Average number of freight cars in train

Average number of loaded cars in train

Average number.of empty cars in train

Average number of tons of freight in train

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car

45,518
37,071

82,589
7,574
3,023

93,186
333,464

152,542

13.1
9.0
4.1

39.3
4.4

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Whole Tons.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

other Carriers

Whole Tons.

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons. Per Cent

Products of Agriculture :

Grain

Flour

Other Mill Products

Hay

Tobacco

Cotton

Fruits and Vegetables

Miscellaneous

Products of Animals:

Livestock

Dressed Meats

Other Packing-house Products

Poultry, Game and Fish

Wool

Hides and Leather

Products of Mines:

Anthracite Coal

Bituminous Coal

Coke

Ores *

Stone, Sand, and other like articles.

Products of Forest:

Lumber

180

427
190
39
162
2,973
680
587

163

36

146

7

1

40

42

32

63

487

5,280

2,355

4,276

1,035

104

187

721

1,954

336

238

226

581

5

1

24

4,406

2,586

2,535

4,703

1,225

143

349

3,694

2,634

923

401
262

727

12

2

64

140

4,438

5

110

547

7,866

268

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.— Continued.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

other Carriers.

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons. Per Cent.

Manufactures :

246

68

452

1

371
220

45

47

91
647
114
196

44
323

228 ,
247
2,528
3,509

654

617

288

497

48

91

778

133

484

57

388

1,190

444

3,167

6,248

3,948

Iron, Pig and Bloom __ __ - .__

Other Castings and Machinery

Bar and Sheet Metal—

131

19

288

13

65

962

197

639

2,739

3,294

Cement, Brick and Lime. _ -

Agricultural Implements _

Wagons, Carriages, Tools, etc. __ __

Wines, Liquors and Beers

Household Goods and Furniture

Miscellaneous

Merchandise _ _.

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above

Total Tonnage— North Carolina

20,649

2S,509

49,158

CHARLOTTE. COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA RAILROAD.

269

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMNT.

Item.

Total
Number
at end of

Year.

Locomotives :

Passenger

Freight

Total locomotives

Cars in Passenger Service :

First-class passenger cars

Second-class passenger cars

Combination passenger cars ___.
Baggage, express and postal cars

Officers' and pay cars

Total

Cars in Freight Service:

Box cars

Flat cars

Stock cars

Total

Cars in Company's Service :

Caboose cars

Other road cars

Total

Total cars owned

Grand total cars

Equipment Fitted
with Train Brake,

js

28

95

<>r>

No.

Kind.

Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Westinghouse

Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Westinghouse

Westinghouse
Westinghouse

Equipment

Fitted with

Automatic

Coupler.

No. Kind.

Janney.
Janney.
Janney.

Janney.
Janney.
Janney.
Janney.
Janney.
Janney.

Janney.

Janney.
Janney.

270

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

MILEAGE.

Line in Use.

Line
Repre-
sented
by Capi-
tal Stock

Main
Line.

Line
Ope rat' d

under
Track 'ge

Rights.

Total
Mileage
Opera-
ted.

Rails.

Iron.

Steel.

190.53

27.85

47

191.00
27.85

26.82

190.53

1.03

218.38

47

218.85

26.82

191.56

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

State.

Line Represented
by Capital Stock.

Total

Mileage

Excluding

Trackage

Rights.

Line
Oper-
ated
under
Track-
age
Rights

Rails.

Main Line

Branches
and Spurs.

Iron.

Steel.

11.50

178.73

90

11.50

178.73

30

47

11.50

South .Carolina

Georgia _ __ . _ _

178.73
30

Total mileage operated (single track)

190.53

190.53

190.53

MILEAGE OWNED.

Line
Repre-
sented by
Capital

Stock.

Main Line

Total

Mileage,

Excluding

Trackage

Rights.

Rails.

State.

Iron.

Steel.

North Carolina ..___•______

11.50

178.73

30

11.50

178.73

30

11 50

South Carolina _ _ _ __ _ . _

178 73

Georgia _ __

30

Total mileage operated (single track)

190.53

190.53

190.53

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.

New Ties Laid During Year:

Oak (first-class) 1,914

Oak (second-class) 103

Pine (first-class) 1,926

Pine (second-class) 366

Total 4,309

Average price at distributing point— oak (first-class) 30 cts.

Average price at distributing point— oak (second-class) 15 cts.

Average price at distributing point— pine (first-class) 25 cts.

Average price at distributing point— pine (second-class) 12.50c.

Total average cost 25 cts.

CHARLOTTE, COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA RAILROAD COMPANY

271

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal-
Bitumi-
nous.
Tons.

Wood-
Soft.
Cords.

Total Fuel

Consuni'd.

Tons.

Miles
Run.

Average

Pounds

Consuni'd

per Mile.

341

542
101

28

19

31

9

36

350
558
106
46

17,034
13,230

41.09

Freight _ __ __ _ — --

84.35

6,073 34.90

1,489

61.78

Total _ _- --

1,012

95

1,060

37,826

56.04

Average cost at distributing points

$ 2 26

$ 2 00

$ 2 25

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.
Trespassing :

*Other causes, killed 1

*One killed, unknown ; either asleep on track or murdered and placed on track.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, Etc.

Overhead highway crossings— bridges, 1; height of lowest above surface of rail, 21 feet
8 inches.

Gauge of track, four feet nine inches ; miles, 11.50.

272

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

CHESTER AND LENOIR RAILROAD.

HISTORY.

The Carolina Narrow-Gauge Railroad Company was chartered by State of North Carolina
1872, and organized August 27, 1872. The Chester and Lenoir Narrow-Gauge Railroad Company
was chartered by State of South Carolina February 26, 1873, and by charter authorized to con-
solidate with the Carolina Narrow-Gauge Railroad Company and the Kings Mountain Railroad
Company, chartered by the State of South Carolina December 19, 1848. Chester and Lenoir Nar-
row-Gauge and the Carolina Narrow-Gauge Railroads were consolidated May 14, 1873. Chester and
Lenoir Narrow-Gauge and Kings Mountain Railroad Company were consolidated April 3, 1874.
The road was opened to Lenoir June 2, 1884. Chester and Lenoir Railroad Company chartered
February 26, 1873, and opened to Lincolnton, North Carolina— sixty-three miles— in 1880.

By these Acts of consolidation, communication by rail was established between Lenoir, in
Caldwell County, via Hickory and Newton on the Western Railroad, to Lincolnton. A third
rail is laid between Newton and Hickory, over the Western North Carolina Railroad, for the
accommodation of narrow-gauge equipment.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term.

Chester, S. C -

J. H. Smith _ _

Chester, S. C .

L. M. Grist _ . . ___ __ _

Yorkville, S. C

J. F. Wallace.

Yorkville, S. C _.

First Thursday in
June, 1893.

Dallas, N. C.

V. A. McBee

Lincolnton, N. C. __ _

W. H. Williams- _

Newton, N. C— .

G. W. F. Harper __.

Lenoir, N. C. __ _ .

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

W. H. Hardin _

Chester, S. C.

Secretary

J. J. McLure ______ _

Chester, S. C.

Treasurer _ __ _

J. W. Hall

Washington, D. C.

All other officers same as Richmond and Danville Railroad.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Chester and Lenoir Railroad— From Chester, S. C, to Lenoir, N. C, miles 99.22

Western North Carolina Railroad— From Newton to Hickory, miles 10.08

Total 109.30

CHESTER AND LENOIR RAILROAD. 273

PROPERTY LEASED OR OTHERWISE ASSIGNED FOR OPERATION.

Chester and Lenoir Railroad Company leased to the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Rail-
road Company, under deed of lease dated September 22, 1882, for a term of ninety-nine years ;
the lease guaranteeing a dividend of one and one-half per centum per annum on the stock of
the lessor Company, and assuming all outstanding indebtedness; also agreeing to extend the
road to Lenoir within eighteen months after ratification of the lease by the stockholders of the
lessor Company. The lessee was also authorized to issue bonds, to be secured by a mortgage
on the road, the proceeds to be used in improving the property. This lease assigned to the Rich,
mond and Danville Railroad Company, under the deed of lease from the Charlotte, Columbia
and Augusta Railroad Company to the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company, bearing
date May 1, 1886, and continuing ninety-nine years thereafter.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital Stock (common)— Par value of shares $ 100 00

Total par value authorized 229,680 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 229,680 00

Rate of interest 1% per cent.
Dividends declared during year — Amount 3,445 20

FUNDED DEBT.
MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS AND INCOME BONDS.
Class of Bond or Obligation— First Mortgage. Date of issue— 1880. When due— 1900. Rate of
interest, 7 per cent. When payable— January and July.

First mortgage bonds— Amount of authorized issue $ 231,000 00

Amount issued 231,000 00

Amount outstanding , 173,250 00

Amountof interest accrued during year 12,045 00

Amount of interest paid during year 11,492 25

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage bonds— Amount issued $ 231,000 00

Amount outstanding 173,250^00

Amount interest accrued during year 12,045 00

Amouut interest paid during year 11,492 25

RECAPITULATION.

FOR MILEAGE OWNED.
Capital Stock :

Total amount outstanding $ 229,680 00

Apportionment to railroads All.

Amount per mile of road— 62.22 miles ; amount 2,314 62

Bonds :

Total amount outstanding 173,250 00

Amount per mile of road 1,749 00

18

274

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

INCOME ACCOUNT.

i

48,417 16
50,384 03

$

Less operating expenses _ ______

Deficit

$

12,045 00
2,117 58

1,966 87

Deductions from Income:
Interest on funded debt accrued

$

14,162 58

Deficit. ______ __ _

$

16,129 45

3,445 20

1892

Deficit from operations of year ending June 30,

$

19,574 65

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Total
Receipts.

Deductions,

Account of

Repayments,

etc.

Actual
Earnings.

Passenger :

Passenger revenue

$ 14,825 75
$ 28,660 72

■

$ 33 00

$

$ 75 91

14,825 75

Mail

Express

Other items

3,799 26

1,191 99

14 12

*

19,831 12

Freight :

Freight revenue

28,584 81

1 23

$

28,586 04

nil

-N.

gs

Carolina-

Total passenger and freight ear

$

48,417 16

Total gross earnings from operation -

$

48,417 16

CHESTER AND LENOIR RAILROAD.

275

OPEBATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

Repairs of Roadway

Renewals of Ties

Repairs of Bridges and Culverts

Repairs of Fences, Road-crossings, Signs, and
Cattle-Guards

Repairs of Buildings

Repairs of Telegraph

Other expenses

Total

Maintenance of Equipment:

Repairs and renewals of Locomotives

Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars.

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars

Other expenses

Total

Conducting Transportation :

Chargeable to! Chargeable
Passenger to Freight
Traffic. Traffic.

Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Roundhouse-
men

1,138 04

Fuel for Locomotives ,— 741

Water-supply for Locomotives 139

All other supplies for Locomotives

en 1,030

All other train supplies

Wages of Switchmen, Flagmen and Watchmen

Expense of Telegraph, including Train Dis-
patchers and Operators j 457 65

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks and Laborers.- 988 42

Station supplies 17 30

Car mileage— balance I 140 44

Loss and damage j 45 69

Injuries to persons | 264 12

Other expenses 25 09

Total $ 5,154 86

4,091 04 tf 6,306 12
1,613 72 j 2,322 19
2,006 97 3,010 46

70 70

370 40

76 29

1.002 56

9,231 68

657 88
730 60

Total.

$ 10,397 16
3,935 91
5,017 43

166 84

873 84

114 45 ! 190 74

2,062 19 3,064 75

23,616 67

14,414 99

459 81

1,848 29

$ 1,201 88

14

1,539 58

802 37

1,859 76

730 74

1,539 58

1,262 18

3,543 97

5,392 26

2,973 46
2,224 90 !

282 62 !

145 31

2,132 75

63 59

665 05

2,866 73

35 06

249 68

179 66

380 07

37 64

12,295 11

4,111 50

2,966 53

421 82

219 08

3,162 83

116 30

99 31

1,122 70
3,855 15
52 36
390 12
225 35
644 19
62 73

$ 17,449 97

276

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

General, Expenses :

Salaries of Officers

Salaries of Clerks

General Office Expenses and Supplies
Agencies, including Salaries and Rent

Advertising

Insurance

Legal expenses

Stationery and Printing

Other General Expenses

Total

Recapitulation of Expenses:

Maintenance of Way and Structures-
Maintenance of Equipment

Conducting Transportation

General Expenses

Grand total

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

433

408

1

86

202
110

1,501 60

9,231
1,848
5,154
1,501

$ 17,736 43

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

613 17

747 74

10 16

320 27

393 27

176 78

96 03

2,393 53

14,414 99
3,543 97

12,295 11
2,393 53

32,647

Total.

$ 23,646 67
5,392 26
17,449 97
3,895 13

50,384 03

Percentage of earnings to expenses, entire line, 96.2153 per cent.

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation — First mortgage. What road mortgaged — From Chester to
Lenoir, 62.22 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, $1,749.00. What equipment mort-
gaged—All. What income mortgaged— All. What securities mortgaged— None.

CHESTER AND LENOIR RAILROAD.

277

EMPLOYEES AHD SALARIES.

Class.

No.

Total Total

No. Days Yearly Com
Worked, pensation.

Average

Daily

Compen'n

General Officers

General Office Clerks

Station Agents

Other station men _'_.

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Carpenters

Other shopmen

Section Foremen

Other trackmen

Switchmen, Flagmen and Watchmen

Telegraph Operators and Dispatchers

All other employees and laborers

Total (including " General Officers ")— N. C.

Less " General Officers"

Total (excluding " General Officers ")— N. C.

DlSTRIBUTION OF ABOVE:

General administration

Maintenance of way and structures

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

Total (including "General Officers")— N. C-
Less "General Officers"

Total (excluding "General Officers")— N. C_

14

214

5

3

6

7
7

27

12
4
7

27
7
1

39

380
14

228

46

4

102

5,110

65,661

1,762

842
1,001
1,118

706
2,717
1,707

567
2,102
6,102

698

167

9,830

100,090

5,110

366

70,771

9,911

567

18,841

100,090

5,110

$ 1,046 72

1,246 27

1,668 31

522 62

2,449 87

1,746 66

1,466 40

1,880 64

2,555 67

530 73

2,668 77

4,300 81

661 14

409 86

608 34

$ 23,762 81
1,046 72

$ 22,716

$ 2,292 99

9,525 25

530 73

11,413 84

94,980

$ 23,762 81
1,046 72

$ 22,716

20
01
95
62
2 45

1 56

2 08
69

1 49
94

1 27
70
95

2 45
06
23
20

23

23

278

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

Column for Ton-
nage, number
Passengers, number

Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Dollars.

Cts.

Mills

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

25,444

514,862

_

Total passenger revenue _

14,825

75

Average amount received from each passenger

58

268

Average receipts per passenger per mile _ _

2

879

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile
Total passenger earnings _ _ _ _

3

444

19,831

12

Passenger earnings per mile of road. _ __ _

318

72

m

Passenger earnings per train mile _ __

40

835

Freight Traffic:

Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue-

15,657

606,272
38.72

Average distance haul of one ton

Total freight revenue. __. . ___

28,584
1

81

Average amount received for each ton of freight _

82

568

Average receipts per ton per mile.__

4

714

5

384

28,586

4

Freight earnings per mile of road __ .

459

43

482

Freight earnings per train mile . _ _

86

0.55

Passenger and Freight:

43,486

47

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road

698

90

998

Passenger and freight earnings. _

48,417

16

778

16

053

48,417

16

778

16

053

50,384

3

809

77

225

CHESTER AND LENOIR RAILROAD.

279

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT AND TRAIN MILEAGE— Continued.

Train mileage :

Miles run by passenger trains 48,564

Miles run by freight trains 33,218

Total mileage trains earning revenue 81,782

Miles run by switching trains 2,175

Miles run by construction and other trains 7,506

Grand total train mileage 91,463

Mileage of loaded freight cars— North or east ) ,„ q7-

Mileage of loaded freight cars— South or west] ioo,y/o

Mileage of empty freight cars— North or east I fi.. ,„

Mileage of empty freight cars-South or west] 0,5,303

Average number of freight cars in train 6.6

Average number of loaded cars in train 4.7

Average number of empty cars in train 1.9

Average number of tons of freight in train 27

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car 5.8

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.
[COMPANY'S MATERIAL EXCLUDED.]

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Whole Tons.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Whole Tons.

Total
Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

Products of Agriculture:

Grain

Flour

Other mill products

Hay

Tobacco

Cotton

Fruit and vegetables

Cotton factory products

Products of Animals:

Live stock

Dressed meats

Other packing-house products

Poultry, game and fish

Wool

Hides and leather

Products of Mines:

Anthracite coal

Bituminous coal

Ores

Stone, sand and other like articles

Products of Forest:
Lumber

167

65

42

5

31

,077

471

,063

13
6
15

2
18
14
22

3,449

486

783

207

66

62

46

35

79

188

7

3

20
1,228

267

653

848

249

71

93

1,385

537

1,109

48
85
203
13
6
43

22

1,246

14

24

3,716

280

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT— Continued.

Commodity.

Manufactures ;

Petroleum and other oils

Sugar

Naval stores

Iron, pig and bloom

Iron and steel rails

Other castings and machinery

Bar and sheet metal

Cement, brick and lime

Agricultural implements

Wagons, carriages, tools, etc

Wines, liquors and beers

Household goods and furniture

Fertilizers

Merchandise

Miscellaneous :
Other commodities not mentioned above.
Total tonnage— North Carolina

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Whole Tons.

40

5

81

5

75

79

154

17

426

160

Freight

Receiv'd from Total
Connecting , Freight
Roads and Toannge.

Other Carriers

Whole Tons. Whole Tons.

137

150
17
40
15

306
17

121
12
36
27
58
1,298

402

1,593

8,089

155

153
17
40
15

346
22

202
17

111

106

212
1,315

828

1,753

15,657

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.
Locomotives

Passenger 1

Freight 2

Leased 1

Total locomotives 4

Cars in Passenger Service:

First-class passenger cars 2

Combination passenger cars 3

Total 5

Cars in Freight Service :

Box cars 39

Flat cars 28

Stock cars 2

Total 69

Total cars owned 74

Grand total cars 74

CHESTER AND LENOIR RAILROAD.

281

MILEAGE.

Line

Represented

by Capital

Stock.

Line
Operated

under
Trackage

Rights.

Total

Mileage

Operated.

Rails.

Use.

Iron.

Steel.

Main Line.

99.22
4.07

10.08

109.30
4.07

67.97
4.07

31.28

Miles of yard track and sidings

Total mileage operated (all tracks) —

103.29

10.08

113.37

72.01

31.28

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

Line
Represented
by Capital

Stock.

Total

Mileage,

Excluding

Trackage

Rights.

Line
Operated

under

Trackage

Rights.

Rails.

State.

Iron.

Steel

Main Line.

37.00
62.22

37.00
62.22

10.08

33.10
34.84

3.90

North Carolina.- ______ _ __

37.46

Total mileage operated (single track).

99.22

99.22

10.08

67 94

41.36

MILEAGE OWNED.

North Carolina

South Carolina _ _ _.__

62.22
37.00

62.22
37.00

33.10
34.84

3.90
37.46

Total mileage owned (single track) ___

99.22

99.22

67.94

41.36

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.
New Ties Laid During Year:

Oak (first class) 22,588

Oak (second class) 2,953

Total 25,541

Average price at distributing point (fii'st class) 16 cts.

Average price at distributing point (second class) 8 cts.

Total cost at distributing point 15 cts.

282

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Wood-
Soft.
Cords.

Total Fuel

Consumed

Tons.

| Average
Miles Run L^rned
J per Mile.

Passenger __ _

1,005

1,216
76

285

502
608
38
142

48,564 20.67

Freight _ _ _ _ __ ______

33,218 36.60

Switching _____ _ __ ___

2,175 34.94

Construction __

7,506

31.05

Total _ __ _

2,582

1,290

91,463

28.20

Average cost at distributing point _ _

$ 1 28

$ 1 28

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

From South Carolina State Line to Lenoir (miles) 72.30

[Cannot give information as to alignment and profile. No data]

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.
Bridges:

Wooden 1

Aggregate length, feet 50

Combination 4

Aggregate length, feet 728.7

Minimum length, feet 52.7

Maximum length, feet 360

Trestl.es :

Number 76

Aggregate length, feet 10,699

Minimum length, feet 36

Maximum length, feet 812.6

Overhead highway crossings— trestles, 1; height of lowest above surface of rail, fourteen
feet ten inches.

Gauge of track, three feet ; 99.22 miles.

HIGH POINT, RANDLEMAN, ASHEBORO AND SOUTHERN.

283

HIGH POINT,

RANDLEMAN, ASHEBORO AND SOUTHERN
RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The High Point, Randleman, Asheboro and Southern Railroad Company was organized
December 6, 1888, under the laws of North Carolina, Acts 1887. The road was opened to Asheboro,
N. C, 1889. The road is operated by the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

This company was chartered as the High Point and Randleman Railroad Company by the
General Assembly in 1883, for the purpose of effecting a railroad communication between the
towns of High Point and Asheboro. Its charter was amended by an Act of the General Assem-
bly, ratified the 26th day of February, 1887, and the name of the company changed to its present
name.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

J. E. Cox High Point, N. C

W. O. Harris Trinity College, N. C.

W. P. Wood Asheboro, N. C

I
A. C. McAlister i Asheboro, N. C

J. H. Farree i Randleman, N. C

T. C. Worth ! Greensboro, N. C. (deceased).

J. E. Walker Asheboro, N. C

W. H. Snow High Point, N. C

G. S. Bradshaw ! Asheboro, N. C.

A. B. Andrews Raleigh, N. C

Date of
Expiration of Term.

November, 1892.
November, 1892.
November, 1892.
November, 1892.
November, 1892.
November, 1892.
November, 1892.
November, 1892.
November, 1892.
November, 1892.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

A. B. Andrews

H. W. Miller _

Raleigh, N. C.
Raleigh, N. C.
Washington, D. C.
High Point, N. C.

J. W. Hall._

Assistant Secretary

J. S. Miller

Other officers same as Richmond and Danville System.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

High Point, Randleman, Asheboro and Southern— From High Point, N. C, to Asheboro,
N. G, 27.70 miles.

284 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PROPERTY LEASED, OR OTHERWISE ASSIGNED FOR OPERATION.

High Point, Randleman, Asheboro and Southern Railroad Company leased to the Richmond
and Danville Railroad Company for 99 years dfom May 14, 1890; High Point Company leases all
of its property of every description, privileges and franchises for a term of 99 years ; also any
property that it may hereafter control ; also any incomes, demands, claims, accounts due the
High Point Company; Danville Company have sole and exclusive right to occupy such leased
road and property ; Danville Company to maintain property in good order as it now is, acts of
God, public enemy excepted ; Danville Company to collect and receive all revenues, tolls, etc.,
and to apply same as follows :

1. To the payment of maintaining cost and expenses of operating and maintaining said road
and property.

2. To the payment of $500 per annum for maintaining corporate organization of the High
Point, Randleman, Asheboro and Southern Railroad Company.

3. To payment of interest on first mortgage bonds of High Point Company, not to exceed
$15,000 per mile, said bonds due and payable in gold coin April 1, 1939, and interest on same at 6
per cent., payable semi-annually in gold coin on the 1st day of April and October in each year.

4. Any and all residues of such receipts and income after above payments to be paid over to
the High Point Company.

High Point Company to co-operate with the Danville Company in extending mortgage bonds
if deemed necessary.

In case net or surplus receipts or revenues are not sufficient to wholly meet and discharge
demands referred to above, the Danville Company, at its option, can advance necessary amount
to make up such deficiency ; such amounts to become a mortgage lien on the property, subject
to the first mortgage bonds referred to above.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common — number of shares authorized 5,000

Par value of shares $ 50 00

Total par value authorized 250,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 250,000 00

Dividends declared during year None

FUNDED DEBT.
MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.
Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage. When due, 1939.

Amount of authorized issue $ 402,000 00

Amount issued 402,000 00

Amount outstanding 402,000 00

Cash realized on amount issued No Record

Rate of interest, 6 per cent., payable January and July.

Amount of interest accrued during year 24,120 00

Amount of interest paid during year None

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage bonds— Amount issued $ 402,000 00

Amount outstanding 402,000 00

Amount of interest accrued during year 24,120 00

Amount of interest paid during year None.

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

Assets.
Balance -Current liabilities $ 64,990 79

Liabilities.
Net traffic balances due to other companies $ 61,990 79

HIGH POINT, RANDLEMAN, ASHEBORO AND SOUTHERN.

285

RECAPITULATION.

FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Account.

Capital Stock-
Bonds

Total Amount
Outstanding.

Apportionment

Amount Per Mile of Road.

To Railroads.

Miles. Amount.

$ 250,000 00
402,000 00

All
All

27.70 8 9,250 00
14,880 00

INCOME ACCOUNT.
FOR ROADS MAKING OPERATING REPORTS.

Gross Earnings from Operation

$ 26,327 91
20,093 31

$ 24,120 00

845 33

2,080 50

Income from Operation

Deductions from Income:
Interest on funded debt accrued _______

$ 6,234 60

Taxes

Other Deductions. __ __ _____ _

Total deductions from income

27,045 83

Deficit

Deficit from Operations of Year ending June 30, 1892

$ 20,811 23
20,811 23

Deficit on June 30, 1891 [from " General Balance Sheet," 1891
Report) _ __ _ _

41,822 59

Additions for Year __ _ _ ___

2,356 97

Deficit on June 30, 1892 [for entry on "General Balance Sheeet,"]

64,990 79

286

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Total
Receipts.

Actual
Earnings.

Passenger :

$ 7,879 11
$ 16,980 39

$

Total passenger revenue -_ _ _

7,879 11

Mail- _ __ _ - _ _ ...

1,206 00

244 41

Total passenger earnings _ _ _

9,329 52

Freight:

Total freight revenue __ _

16,980 39

Total freight earnings _ _ . ._ __

8

16,980 39

Total passenger and freight earnings.- _ .____.

3
$

26,309 91
18 00

Other Earnings from Operation:

18 00

Total gross earnings from operation— North Carolina

$

26,327 91

HIGH POINT, RANDLEMAN, ASHEBORO AND SOUTHERN.

287

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to! Chargeable

Passenger i to Freight

Traffic. Traffic.

Total.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

Repairs of Roadway $

Renewals of Ties

Repairs of Bridges and Culverts

Repairs of Fences, Road-crossings, Signs, and
Cattle Guards

Repairs of Buildings

Repairs of Telegraph

Other expenses

Total

Maintenance of Equipment:

Repairs and renewals of Locomotives

Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars.

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars

Other expenses

Total

Conducting Transportation :

"Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Round
housemen

Fuel for Locomotives

Water-supply for Locomotives

All other supplies for Locomotives.

Wages of other trainmen

All other train supplies

Expense of Telegraph, including Train Dispatch
ers and Operators

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks and Laborers-
Station supplies

Car Mileage— Balance

Loss and Damage

Injuries to persons

Other expenses

Total

1,688 17
2 46

70 28

11 33
125 41

86

28 48

1,926 99

370 35
56 55

572 83

999 73

484 73
360 59
144 16
27 22
443 70
3 34

491 06

529 72

105 97

474 30

40 80

34 04

22 80

3,162 53

$ 2,513 26

3 54

105 43

15 65

206 63

1 29

41 08

3 55

972 07

$ 1,310 57

950 01

322 98

53 39

1,554 30

7 32

728 45

1,768 36

170 32

843 19

64 70

49 96

34 21

$ 7,857 76

$ 4,201 43

6 00

175 71

26 9S

332 04

2 15

69 56

4,813 87

$ 1,058 13

57 24

3 55

1,544 90

$ 2,663 82

$ 1,795 30

1,310 60

467 14

80 61

1,998 00

10 76

1,219 51

2,298 08

276 29

1,317 49

105 50

84 00

57 01

9 11,020 29

288

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

Total.

General Expenses:

Salaries of Officers _ _

9 249 19

91 40

5 65

14 53

108 83

129 39

36 65

$ 319 22
137 11
8 49
76 30
163 25
196 13
59 19

9 568 41

228 51

General Office Expenses and Supplies _ __ __.

14 14

Insurance _ _ _

90 83

272 08

325 52

Other General Expenses __ _ _ - _ _

95 84

Total. . . _

9 635 64

9 959 69

9 1,595 33

Recapitulation of Expenses:

$ 1,926 99

999 73

3,162 53

635 64

g 2,886 88

1,664 09

7,857 76

959 69

$ 4,813 87

2,663 82

11,020 29

1 595 33

Conducting Transportation _ _ __

Grand Total

9 6,724 89

9 13,368 42

9 20,093 31

Percentage of Expenses to Earnings— Entire Line, 76.319.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.

Assets.

June 30, 1892.

Total.

Total.

Increase.

$ 652,000 00
41,822 59

9

652,000 00
64,990 79

8

23,168 20

Grand Total _

$ 693.822 59

9

716,990 79

9

23,168 20

Liabilities.

9 250,000 00

402,000 00

41,822 59

9

250,000 00

402,000 00

64,990 79

9

Funded Debt - -

23,168 20

Grand Total _

9 693,822 59

9

716,990 79

9

23,168 20

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

First mortgage bonds— From High Point to Asheboro ; miles 27.70

Amount of mortgage per mile of line 914,880 00

What equipment mortgaged All.

What income mortgaged: All.

What securities mortgaged None.

HIGH POINT, RANDLEMAN, ASHEBORO AND SOUTHERN.

289

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

Total
Number. No. Days
i Worked

Total Average

Yearly Com- Daily
pensation. Compen'n

General officers

General office clerks

Station agents

Other station men

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Section foremen

Other trackmen

Telegraph operators and dispatchers

All other employees and laborers

Total (including "General Officers")— N. C._.

Less "General Officers"

Total (excluding "General Officers")— N. 0.
Distribution of Above:

General Administration

Maintenance of Way and Structures

Conducting Transportation

Total (including " General Officers")— N. C.

Less "General Officers"

Total (excluding "General Officers")— N. C.

14

220
4
2
1
1
1
3
3
9
2
29

14
275

234
12
43

14

275

5,110
65,893

1,464
732
365
365
366

1,098

1,098

2,826
732

9,092
89,141

5,110

84,031

71,003
3,924
14,214

89,141
5,110

$ 568 41.

228 51
1,850 05

630 52
1,200 00

584 00

900 00
1,101 00
1,440 00
2,739 72

953 16

331 35
$ 12,526 72

568 41

$ 11,958 31

796 92
4,179 72
7,550 08

$ 12,526 72
568 41

1,031 , $ 11,958 31

1 20
86

2 46

1 69

2 46
1 00
1 31

97
1 30
1 05

01
1 06

50

14

19

290

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE -Entire Line. /

Item.

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

Number of passengers carried one mile

Average distance carried

Total passenger revenue

Average amount received from each passenger

Average receipts per passenger per mile

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile

Total passenger earnings

Passenger earnings per mile of road

Passenger earnings per train mile

Freight Traffic:
Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue .

Number of tons carried one mile

Average distance haul of one ton

Total freight levenue

Average amount received for each ton of freight-
Average receipts per ton per mile

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile

Total freight earnings

Freight earnings per mile of road

Freight earnings per train mile

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road

Passenger and freight earnings

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road

Gross earnings from operation

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road

Expenses

Expenses per mile of road

Column for Ton- iColumns
nage, number and

Passengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

for Revenue
Rates.

20,710

270,235

13.05

Dollars.

7,879

Cts.

9,329
336

2

29,802

719,857

24.15

16,980

613
1

24,859

933
26,309

949
26,327

950
20,093

725

39

56

2

1
39

1
27

50
55
91
81
91
46
31
35

HIGH POINT, RANDLEMAN, ASHEBOKO AND SOUTHERN.

291

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.— Continued.

Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains 4,G30

Miles run by freight trains 13,272

Total mileage trains earning revenue 17,908

Miles run by switching trains 11,269

Miles run by construction and other trains 71

Grand total train mileage 29,248

Mileage of loaded freight cars— north or east ) 74 _fi„

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west j <-*,to6

Mileage of empty freight cars— north or east ) 9- IT

Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west J £i,im

Average number of freight cars in train 7.6

Average number of loaded cars in train 5.6

Average number of empty cars in train 2.0

Average number of tons of freight in train 53.2

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car 9.6

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.

Commodity.

Products of Agriculture :

Grain

Flour

Other mill products

Hay

Tobacco

Cotton

Fruit and vegetables

Cotton factory products

Products of Animals:

Live stock

Dressed meats

Other packing-house products

Poultry, game and fish

Wool _.

Hides and leather

Products of Mines:

Anthracite coal

Bituminous coal

Stone, sand and other like articles-

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Total Freight
Tonnage.

292

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT— Continued.

Commodity.

Freight .
Originating
on this
Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons. | Whole Tons.

Whole Tons. Per Cent-

Products of Forest:

16,738 257

16,995

131

97

620

12

182

28

70

10

30

19

166

733

2,886

3,495

Manufactures :

23

2

619

108

95

1

12

85

23

52

9

19

17

47

732

764

222

97
5

IS

1

11

2

• 119

1

2 122

3,273

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above

Total tonnage— North Carolina

24,494

5,308

29,802

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line

Repres'ted

by Capital

Stock.

Total

Mileage

Operated.

New Line

Constructed

During

Year.

Rails.

Line in Use.

Iron.

Steel.

Main Line

27.70
2.59

27.70
2.59

.01

1.50

27.70

1.09

Total mileage operated (all tracks)

30.29

30.29

.04

1.50

28.79

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

North Carolina— Line represented by capital stock, main line 27.70

Total mileage, excluding trackage rights 27.70

Rails— Steel 27.70

MILEAGE OWNED.
Total mileage owned (single track)

27.70

HIGH POINT, RANDLEMAN, ASHEBOKO AND SOUTHERN,

293

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal -Bitu-
minous.
Tons.

Wood-
Soft.
Cords.

Total Fuel!
Consumed Miles Run
Tons.

Average

Pounds

Consumed

per Mile.

Passenger

Freight _ _ _ _ __

133
415

20
71

143

450

4,636

13,272]
11,269 y

n)

61.69

36.56

Total

548

91

593

29,248

40 54

Average cost at distributing point

$ 1 96

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.
Employees :

*Other causes, injured 1

Passengers :

*Other train accidents, injured 1

Trespassing :

*Other causes, killed 1

*Employees— Other Causes, injured one, working on track. Passenger— Other Train Acci-
dents, injured one, sash falling. Trespassers— killed one, jumping on and off train.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

From High Point to Asheboro, miles 27.70

Profile— length of level line, miles 2.60

Ascending grades— number 36

Sum of ascents, feet 457

Aggregate length of ascending grades, miles 10.00

Descending grades— number 52

Sum of descents, feet 612.5

Aggregate length of descending grades, miles 15.10

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Trestles 2

Aggregate length, feet 102

Minimum length, feet 25

Maximum length, feet .. 77

Gauge of track, four feet nine inches ; 27.70 miles.

294

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

MILTON AND SUTHERLIN RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The Milton and Sutherlin Railroad Company was chartered in 1876; opened in February,
1878 ; operated by the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company ; the road is practically owned
by the Richmond and Danville Company, which owns the controlling interest of its stock.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term.

A. L. Buford __ _

A. L. Reives.- _

Richmond, Va.

Richmond, Va

Richard Brook _ __

Charles Watkins _____

W. M. Watkins_

Milton, N. C._ — _ _ -

E. Hunt

Milton, N. C

OFFICERS.

Title.

Chairman of the Board
President

Secretary -Treasurer

Name.

President ex officio

J. W. Lewis

H. W. Hines

Location of Office.

Milton, N. C.
Milton, N. C.
Milton, N. C.

All other officers same as Richmond and Danville Railroad.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Milton and Sutherlin Railroad— From Milton, N. C, to Sutherlin Va., 6.50 miles.

PROPERTY LEASED.

Milton and Sutherlin Railroad leased to the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company for
a term of 99 years from and after the 19th day of May, 1882, the Richmond and Danville Rail-
road Company guaranteeing the principal and interest on the outstanding bonds of the Milton
and Sutherlin Narrow-Gauge Railroad Company.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common— Par value of shares $ 50 00

Total par value authorized 2,150 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 2,450 00

MILTON AND SUTHERLIN RAILROAD COMPANY

295

FUNDED DEBT.

MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.
Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage. Date of issue, 1887. When due, 1907.

Amount of authorized issue $ 1,040 00

Amount issued 1,040 00

Amount outstanding 1,040 00

Cash realized on amount issued No record

Rate of interest, 8 per cent., payable January and July.

Amount of interest accrued during year 83 20

Amount of interest paid during year None.

All owned by Richmond and Danville Railroad.

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage Bonds— Amount issued $ 1,010 00

Amount outstanding 1,040 00

Amount of interest accrued during year 83 20

Amount of interest paid during year None,

RECAPITULATION.

Total Amount
Outstanding.

Apportionment

Amount per Mile
of Road.

To Railroads.

Miles.

Amount.

Capital Stock _ _

$ 2,450 00
1,040 00

All.

All.

.27
.27

$ 350 20

Bonds.. __

136 00

Total

$ 3,490 00

$ 486 20

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross earnings from operation. _ _ __

$

154 48
238 52

$

Less operating expenses _ _____ _ _

Deficit _ _ __

$

83 24
11 19

84 04

Deductions from Income :

Interest on funded debt accrued

$

Total deductions from income _ _____

94 39

Deficit _ _

S

178 43

296

BOARD OF KAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Total
Receipts.

Deductions,

Account of

Repayments,

etc.

Actual
Earnings.

Passenger :

$ 47 23
$ 94 82

Total Passenger Revenue _

$ 47 23
11 49

Mail

Express

94

Total Passenger Earnings __ _ _ _.

$ 59 60

Freight :
Freight Revenue

Total Freight Revenue .._ __ _

$ 94 82

Total Freight Earnings

$ 94 82

Total Passenger and Freight Earnings

S 154 48

Total Gross Earnings from Operation— N. 0—

% 154 48

MILTON AND SUTHEKLIN RAILROAD COMPANY.

297

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic .

Chargeable to
Freight
Traffic.

Total.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

Repairs of Roadway

Renewals of Ties

Repairs of Bridges and Culverts J

Repairs of Fences, Road-crossings, Signs and Cattle
Guards I

Repairs of Buildings

Other expenses

Total J $

Maintenance of Equipment:

Repairs and renewals of Locomotives - I $

Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars !

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars

Other expenses ;

Total

Conducting Transportation :

Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Roundhouse-,
men j $

Fuel for Locomotives

Water-supply for Locomotives

All other supplies for Locomotives

Wages of other Trainmen

All other train supplies

Expense of Telegraph, including Train Dispatchers
and Operators

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks, and Laborers

Station supplies

Loss and Damage

Other expenses

Total

4 40

1 86

5 17

43

1 12

01

32 99

21 58

2 68

22 78

57

49 51

72
1 01

1 95

3 68

1 35

06
1 27
3 21

10 69

5 62
28

1 15

6 47
32

14

7 19
35
04
12

32 37

28 91

16 68

57

2 25

18 98

16

21

25 22

50

19

93 75

35 98

4 54

37 95

1 00

3 01

02

82 50

2 07
1 07
1 27
5 10

9 57

39 60
22 30

85

3 40

25 45

48

35
32 41
35
12
31

126 12

29S

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

Geneeal Expenses:

Salaries of officers

Salaries of clerks

General office expenses and supplies.

Insurance

Legal expenses

Stationery and printing

Other general expenses

Total

Operating Expenses :
Maintenance of way and structures—

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

General expenses

Grand Total

Chargeable to Chargeable to
Passenger Freight Total.

Traffic. Traffic.

2 93
85
6

1 10
96

1 45
59

7 94

S 32 99

3 68

32 37

7 94

3 70

1 27

9

2 73

1 44

2 21

12

8 49 51

5 89

93 75

12 39

161 54

6 63

2 12
15

3 83

2 40

3 60
1 54

20 33

82 50

9 57

126 12

20 33

238 52

Percentage of earnings to expenses, 64.76 per cent.

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage. Miles, .27. Amount of mortgage per mile of line,
$136. What equipment mortgaged— All. What income mortgaged— All. What securities
mortgaged— None.

MILTON AND SUTHERLIN RAILROAD COMPANY.

299

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

Number.

Total
No. Days
Worked

Total
Yearly Com-
pensation.

Average

Daily
Com'nsa'n

14
214

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
29

5,110
64,602
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
37
8,793

$ 6 63

2 12
24 05

8 30
28 80
12 00

17 05
8 50

16 80

18 50

3 03

$■ 1 60

50

1 92

80

Conductors-. _ __ __ __ __

1 13

Other trainmen- _ __

56

Section foremen __ - „ __ _

1 12

Other trackmen. __ __'____

50

All other employees and laborers __ _

Total (including "General Officers ")— N. C

Less " General Officers " _ __

267
14

78,647
5,110

$ 145 78
6 63

Total (excluding "General Officers")— N. C

253

73,537

9 139 15

Distribution of Above:
General administration __

228

4

35

69,712

52
8,883

$ 8 75
35 30
101 73

Maintenance of way and structures __.

$ 68

Conducting transportation _ _ _ _

01

Total (including "General Officers")— N. C

Less " General Officers "_ _____

267
14

78,647
5,110

$ 145 78
6 63

Total (excluding " General Officers")— N. C

253

73,537

$ 139 15

300

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

Column for Ton-
nage, number Pas-
sengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Dollars.

Cts.

Mills

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue _

248

Number of passengers carried one mile

Average distance carried

1,324
5 34

Total passenger revenue __

47

23

Average amount received from each passenger__

19

044

Average receipts per passenger per mile _ .

03

567

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile
Total passenger earnings. _

05

813

59

66

Passenger earnings per mile of road- _ _ _ _

2

20

962

Freight Traffic:

Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue

132

925
7.00

Total freight revenue.

94

82

Average amount received for each ton of freight

71

833

Average receipts per ton'per mile _

10

250

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile

17

407

Total freight earnings _ _ __ _

94

82

Freight earnings per mile of road

3

51

185

Freight earnings per train mile . . .

21

653

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue _ __

142

05

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road

5

26

111

Passenger and freight earnings _ _ _

154

48

r

-■>,

147

m

48

5

72

147

238

52

8

83

407

MILTON AND SUTHERLIN RAILROAD COMPANY.

301

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.
Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains

Miles run by freight trains

- Continued.

Total mileage trains earning revenne

Miles run by switching trains

Grand total train mileage

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west

Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west

Average number of freight cars in train

Average number of loaded cars in train

Average number of empty cars in train

Average number of tons of freight in train

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car

146

438

584
159

743
408
116
1.1
.9
.2
1.8
1.8

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.
COMPANY'S MATERIAL EXCLUDED.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight
iReceiv'cl from
| Connecting
': Roads and
other Carriers.

Whole Tons.

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons. Whole Tons. Per Cent,

Products of Agriculture :

Grain

Flour

Other Mill Products

Hay

I
Tobacco

Fruits and Vegetables

Cotton Factory Products

Products of Animals:

Other Packing-house Products

Products of Mines:

Anthracite Coal

Bituminous Coal

Products of Forest:

Lumber

Manufactures :

Petroleum and other Oils

Sugar

Naval Stores

Other Castings and Machinery

Fertilizers

Merchandise

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above
Total Tonnage— North Carolina

70

38

132

302

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Total number locomotives at end of year 1

Total number passenger cars in service at end of. year 1

Total nnmber box cars at end of year 2

Total number flat cars at end of year 1

Total 3

Total number cars owned at end of year 4

MILEAGE.

Line Repre-
sented by
Capital Stock.

Total

Mileage
Operated.

Rails.

Line in Use.

Main Line.

Iron.

6.50

6.50

G.50

Total mileage operated (all tracks)

6.50

6.50

6.50

MILEAGE OPERATED.

Line Repre-
sented by
Capital Stock.

Total Mileage

Excluding

Trackage

Rights.

Rails.

State.

Main Line.

Iron.

.27
6.23

.27
6.23

.27

fi.22

6.50

6.50

6.50

MILEAGE OWNED.

North Carolina
Virginia

MILTON AND SUTHERLIX RAILROAD COMPANY.

303

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.

New Ties Laid During Year:

Oak (first-class) 17

Average price at distributing point 25 cts.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal-
Bitumi-
nous.
Tons.

Wood-
Soft.
Cords.

Total Fuel Mn
Consum'd. ^f
Tons. 1 Run'

Average

Pounds

Consum'd

per Mile.

Passenger

Freight

Switching _ __

i

1

3

8

2%
5

146

438 1
159 J

34.91
16.78

Total

2

11

~'XA

743

20.18

Average cost at distributing point

$ 2 24

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

Gauge of track, three feet ; miles, .27.

304

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

NORTH CAROLINA MIDLAND RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The North Carolina Midland Railroad runs from Winston to Mocksville— length, 26.11 miles.
Controlled by Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

Consolidated Company with Winston, Salem and Mooresville Railroad Company; Wins-
ton, Salem and Madison Railroad Company ; and Dan Valley and Yadkin River Railroad Com-
pany; consolidated September 9, 1880, under Act of Assembly, and named "North Carolina
Midland Railroad Company."

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

J. H. Inman

C. S. Brice

W. G. Oakman..
J. A. Rutherford
J. T. Morehead—

J. W. Fries

A. Leazar

G. W. Hinshaw _
F. M. Johnston _
W. C. Wilson____

T.B.Bailey

A. B. Andrews—

Post-Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term

New York

New York

New York

New York

Leaksville, N. C.-
Salem, N. C

Mooresville, N. C.-
Winston, N. C

Farmington, N. C
Mocksville, N. C. .
Mocksville, N. C. .
Raleigh, N. C

November, 1892.
November, 1892.
November, 1892.
November, 1892.
November, 1892.
November, 1892.
November, 1892.
November, 1892.
November, 1892.
November, 1892.
November, 1892.
November, 1892.

OFFICERS.

Titee.

Name.

Location of Office

Raleigh, N. C.
Raleigh, N. C.
Washington, D. C.

H. W. Miller . __ .

J. M. Hall

Assistant Secretary. _ _

R. Brooke __________ _-l _ __

Richmond, Va.

All other officers same as Richmond and Danville System.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

North Carolina Midland Railroad— From Winston-Salem to Mocksville (miles).

26.11

PROPERTY LEASED.

North Carolina Midland Railroad operated by the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company,
which company receives all revenues, tolls, etc., and accounts therefor are rendered to North
Carolina Midland Railroad Company.

NORTH CAROLINA MIDLAND RAILROAD COMPANY. 305

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common— total amount authorized, issued at the rate of $25,000 per mile of road,
$65,000,000.

FUNDED DEBT.
MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS AND INCOME BONDS.
Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage.

Amount of authorized issue, rate per mile of road $ 5,000

Amount issued 390,000 00

Amount outstanding 390,000 00

Rate of interest, 6 per cent.

Amount accrued duringyear 23,400 00

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage bonds— amount issued $ 390,000 00

Amount outstanding 390,000 00

Amount accrued during year 23,400 00

CURRENT LIABILITIES.
Net traffic balance due to other companies June 30, 1892 $ 27,406 40

RECAPITULATION.

FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Capital, Stock : %

Total amount outstanding $ 650,000 00

Apportionment to railroads All

Amount per mile of road— 26.11 miles; amount 25,000 00

Bonds :

Total amount outstanding 390,000 00

Apportionment to railroads All

Amount per mile of road — 26.11 miles ; amount 15,000 00

20

306

BOAED OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross Earnings from Operation

Less Operating Expenses

Deficit

Deduction From Income :

Interest on Funded Debt Accrued

Taxes

Other Deductions

Total Deductions from Income

Deficit

Deficit from Operations of Year ending June 30, 1892
Deficit on June 30, 1892

10,789 19
14,113 92

$ 23,400 00
239 17
439 50

3,324 73

$ 24,078 67

$ 27,403 40

27,403 40

$ 27,403 40

EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS.

Item.

Total Receipts.

Actual
Earnings.

Passenger :

$ 5,816 58

$ 4,380 51

$ 5,816 58

Mail.... - - . —

477 40

Expi'ess. _ _ ._ . ._ __.

114 70

$ 6,408 68

Freight:
Freight Revenue _ _

$ 4,380 51

Total Freight Earnings .

$ 4,380 51

Total Passenger and Freight Earnings _____

ft 10,789 19

Total Gross Earnings from Operations— N. C.

$ 10,789 19

NORTH CAROLINA MIDLAND RAILROAD COMPANY.

307

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to Chargeable to

Passenger Freight Total.

Traffic. Traffic.

Maintenanqe of Way and Structures:

Repairs of Roadway

Renewals of Ties

Repairs of Bridges and Culverts

Repairs of Fences, Road-crossings, Signs and
Cattle Guards

Repairs of Buildings

Other expenses

Total

Maintenance of Equipment :

Repairs and renewals of Locomotives

Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars

Other expenses

Total

Conducting Transportation :

"Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Round-house-
men

Fuel for Locomotives

Water-supply for Locomotives

All other supplies for Locomotives

Wages of other Trainmen

All other train supplies

Wages of Switchmen, Flagmen and Watchmen-
Expense of Telegraph, including Train Dispatch-
ers and Operators

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks and laborers

Station supplies

Car Mileage— Balance

Loss and damage

Injuries to persons

Other expenses

Total

S 1.689 55

8 2,677 61

8

4,367 16

3 24

4 67

7 91

58 81

S8 22

147 03

4 93

6 81

11 74

133 66

180 78

314 44

26 17

34 82

60 99

5 1.916 36

S 2,992 91

S

4,909 27

S 47 91

8 8S 99

«

136 90

115 42

24 04

139 46

22 95
593 23

22 95

333 33

926 56

$ 496 66

$ 729 21

8

1,225 87

5 396 01

S 1.070 69

8

1,466 70

206 39

787 87

1,094 26

68 81

139 71

208 52

34 86

68 33

103 19

330 29

1,173 87

1.504 16

9 17

8 63

17 80

3 63

5 22

8 85

152 27

225 49

377 76

438 23

1,288 29

1.726 52

15 06

25 96

41 02

204 89

364 26

569 15

31 50

43 50

75 00

3 38

4 87

8 25

8 77

13 15

21 92

S 2,003 26

$ 5,219 84 ,

8

7,223 10

308

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

ITEM.

General Expenses :

Salaries of officers

Salaries of clerks

General office expenses and supplies

Insurance

Legal expenses

Stationery and Printing

Other general expenses

Total

Recapitulation of Expenses :
Maintenance of Way and Structures

Maintenance of Equipment

Conducting Transportation

General expenses

Grand total

Chargeable to Chargeable

Passenger ; to Freight Total.

Traffic. Traffic.

$

93 55

$

113 30

$

206 85

12 42

18 64

31 06

2 08

3 13

5 21

8 56

25 76

34 32

82 32

123 47

205 79

95 86

144 51

240 37

12 22

19 86

32 08

$

307 01

$

448 67

$

755 68

$

1,916 36

$

2,992 91

$

4,909 27

496 66

729 21

1,225 87

2,003 26

5,219 21

7,223 10

307 01

448 67

755 68

$

4,723 29

$

9.390 63

$

14,113 92

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

ASSETS.

June 30, 1892-Cost of road $ 1,040,003 00

Profit and loss 27,403 40

Grand total $1,067,406 40

Liabilities.

June 30, 1892— Capital stock $ 650,000 00

Funded debt 390,000 00

Current liabilities 27,406 40

Grand total $ 1,067,406 40

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage. What road mortgaged— From Salem to Mocks-
ville, 26.11 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line— $15,000. What equipment mort-
gaged— All. What income mortgaged— All. What securities mortgaged— None.

NORTH CAROLINA MIDLAND RAILROAD COMPANY

309

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

Number.

Total
No. Days
Worked.

Total
Yearly Com-
pensation.

Average

Daily
Compen'n

14

5,110
65,893

1,002
290
334
334
334
870

1,002

3,770
334

9,112

$ 206 85

31 06

155 15

150 20

935 00

535 40

674 68

. 859 95

1,320 00

2,691 18

353 75

322 80

$ 04

General Office Clerks

Station Agents

Other Station Men. _. __ ._ _ __ ._ _

220
3

1
1
1
1
3
3

13
1

29

1 55

52

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other Trainmen

Section Foremen __ . _

2 80

1 60

2 02
96

1 32

Other Trackmen _ _ _ _ .

71

Telegraph Operators and Dispatchers

All other Employees and Laborers— _ __ _ .

1 05

03

Total (including " General Officers")— N. C

Less "General Officers" _ _ _

290 88,385
14 5 110

$ 9,636 02
206 85

? 10
04

Total (excluding " General Officers "— N. C

276

83,275

$ 9,429 17

$ 10

Distribution of Above:
General Administration . . __ _

234

71,003

4,772

12,610

$ 237 91

Maintenance of Way and Structures

Conducting Transportation

Total (including " General Officers")— N. C.

Less " General Officers " _ . ..

16
40

4,011 18 $ 84
5,386 93 42

290
14

88,385
5,110

$ 9,636 02 j $ 10
206 85 04

Total (excluding " General Officers")— N. C.

276

83,273

$ 9,429 17

$ 10

310

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

Column for Ton-
nage, number
Passengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Dollars.

Cts.

Mills

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

Number of passengers carried one mile. -

11,226

180,769

Average distance carried

16.10

Total passenger revenue

5,816

m

Average amount received from each passenger

51

813

Average receipts per passenger per mile

33

218

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile
Total passenger earnings

2

612

6,408
245

68

Passenger earnings per mile of road__ _

44

925

Passenger earnings per train mile

1

68

657

Freight Traffic:

Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue

4,610

Number of tons carried one mile __________

86,463

Average distance haul of one ton-

18.76

Total freight revenue ..

4,380

51

Average amount received for each ton of freight-

95

021

Average receipts per ton per mile- _ _

5

066

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile

10
51

77

861

Total freight earnings. _ _ _ .___

4,380
167

135

Freight earnings per mile of road .._ .. ___ _

136

Freight earnings per train mile _

38

405

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue .

10,197

9

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road

390

54

346

Passenger and freight earnings . _ _

10,789

19

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road

413

22

060

Gross earnings from operation _ .

10,789

19

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road

413

22

060

Expenses . - .

14,114

32

Expenses per mile of road .. _

540

57

142

NORTH CAROLINA MIDLAND RAILROAD COMPANY. 311

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.— Continued.

Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains 5,801

Miles run by freight trains 11,406

Total mileage trains earning revenue 15,207

Miles run by switching trains 988

Miles run by construction and other trains 4,109

Grand total train mileage 20,304

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west 22,132

Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west 6,734

Average number of freight cars in train 2.5

Average number of loaded cars in train 1.9

Average number of empty cars in train .6

312

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.
COMPANY'S MATERIAL EXCLUDED.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

other Carriers.

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Per Cent.

Products of Agriculture :

212

i

11

328
49
53

510
56

Other mill products _

64

Hay

7

7

Tobacco -

209
18

17

1

226
19

Cotton

Fruit and vegetables _

15

29

44

Cotton factory products . _

1

9

10

Products of Animals:

10

10

Dressed meats __ __ _ _ .

4

4

-

19

26

2

2

5

5

Products of Mines:

Bituminous coal ___ _ _

1

1

2

Stone, sand, and other like articles

310

860

1,170

Manufactures :

4

20

24

4

30

31

5

20

25

Bar and sheet metal __

3

3

2

30

32

6

6

7

2

9

Wines, liquors, and beers..

320

12

332

30

18

48

12

382

394

* 387

402

789

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above

590

139

729

Total tonnage— North Carolina

2,169

2,441

4,610

NORTH CAROLINA MIDLAND RAILROAD COMPANY

313

MILEAGE.

Line

Represents d

by Capital

Stock.
Main Line.

Total
Mileage
Operated.

Rails.

Line in Use.

Iron.

Steel.

26.11
.83

26.11

.83

23.83

.83

2.28

Total mileage operated (all tracks)

26.94

26.94

24.66

2.28

MILEAGE OPERATED.

North Carolina— Line represented by capital stock, main line 26.11

Total mileage, excluding trackage rights 26.11

Rails-Iron 23.83

Steel 2.28

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal -Bit-
uminous.
Tons.

Total Fuel j pJSSj?
Consumed Miles Runl^Xned
lons- per Mile.

143

383
30

143 ( 3,801 ; 75.24

Freight —

383 11.406 67.15

30

988
4,109

11.77

Total

556

556

20,304

54.76

$ 1.99

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.
BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Bridges— Stone 2

Aggregate length, feet * 122

Minimum length, feet 6L

Maximum length, feet 61

Iron 1

Aggregate length, feet 637

Minimum length, feet 637

Maximum length, feet 637

Wooden 2

Aggregate length, feet 162

Minimum length, feet 81

Maximum length, feet 8L

Trestles 9

Aggregate length, feet 2,262

Minimum length, feet 51

Maximum length, feet 606

Overhead highway crossings— Trestles, 1; height of lowest above surface of rail, 23 feet 3%
inches.

Gauge of track, 4 feet 9 inches. Miles 26.11.

314

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

NORTH-WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD

COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The North-Western North Carolina Railroad Company was chartered under the laws of
North Carolina. Ordinance to incorporate, Ordinance 17, page 37 ; Act to confirm ordinance and
charter, Private Laws, 1868, chapter 9, page 10 ; charter amended, Acts 1871-72, chapter 25 ; Acts
1881, chapter 162. Road opened to Winston (Salem), 26 miles, in March, 1873. Extended west-
ward 7 miles in 1888 ; to Donaha early in 1889, and to Wilkesboro in 1890. The road is virtually
owned by the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

The purpose of this Company, as declared in the original Act of incorporation, ratified by
the Convention on the 9th day of March, 1868, was to construct a railroad from some point on
the North Carolina Railroad between the towns of Greensboro and Lexington, running by wray
of Salem and Winston to some point on the north-western boundary line of the State, to be
determined afterwards. It was allowed to have a capital stock of $2,000,000, and a corporate
existence of 99 years. The charter was ratified and confirmed by Act of the General Assembly,
passed 11th day of August, A. D. 1868, and the privileges of the Company were afterward enlarged
by the Act of the Assembly, ratified the 2d day of March, 1881, allowing it to extend and con-
struct its road from Winston through the counties of Forsyth, Davidson, Yadkin, Davie, Rowan
and Iredell, or any of them, to Statesville, or some other point on the Western North Carolina
Railroad, and to build and operate branches thereto.

ORGANIZATION.

. Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term.

W. M. Absher

North Wilkesboro — _ . _

July, 1893.

July, 1893.
July, 1893.

H. W. Fries

Winston _ - _ -

July, 1893.
July, 1893.
July, 1893.

Winston _ _ _..

A. Chatham

Winston

T. B. Keogh

J. W Fries

July, 1893.
July, 1893.
July, 1893.
July, 1893.
July, 1893.
July, 1893.

Winston.

P. H. Hanes _ - --

T. J. Wilson

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

A. B. Andrews. ..

Raleigh, N. C.

C. M. Crump

J.W.Hall

Richmond, Va.

Washington, D. C.
Raleigh, N. C.

H. W. Miller

NORTH-WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY. 315

PROPERTY OPERATED.

North-Western North Carolina— From Greensboro, N. C, to Wilkesboro, N. C, 100.14 miles.

PROPERTY LEASED.

North-Western North Carolina Railroad leased to the Richmond and Danville Railroad
Company for 99 years, from July 24, 1890. North-Western Company leases to the Danville Com-
pany all its property of every description now owned or which may hereafter be owned, inclu-
ding all corporate rights, privileges and franchises, tolls, rents, revenues, etc., North-Western
Company reserving and retaining so much of its corporate franchises, rights and privileges as
are necessary to maintain its corporate organization ; Danville Company to have sole right to
occupy, use and enjoy such leased road; Danville Company to maintain right of road, rolling
stock and property in as good condition as same are now in, acts of God and public enemy
excepted; Danville Company to apply the whole of the receipts, income and revenues as follows :

1. To payment of current cost and expenses of maintaining, operating said road or property,
all taxes, etc.

2. To payment of $500 per annum for maintenance of corporate organization of North-West-
ern North Carolina Railroad Company.

3. The payment of interest on first mortgage bonds of the North-Western Company, amount-
ing to $5,000, bearing interest at 6 per cent, per annum, payable in gold coin semi-annually, on
the first days of October and April in each year, and principal payable on the first day of April,
1938.

4. Any and all residue after above payments to be paid over to the North-Western Company ;
North-Western Company to co-operate with the Danville Company to extend bonds if deemed
necessary.

In case net or surplus receipts or revenues are not sufficient to pay all expenses and interest
on first mortgage bonds, Danville Company shall make up such deficiency, amounts thus
applied to be a mortgage lien on the property, subject only to the first mortgage bonds referred
to above.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common— Par value of shares $ 100 00

Total par value authorized 1,500,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 1,440,600 00

FUNDED DEBT.

MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.
Class of bond or obligation, First mortgage. Date of issue, 1888. When due, 1938.

Amount of authorized issue § 1,500,000 00

Amount issued 1,500,000 00

Amount outstanding 1,500,000 00

Rate of interest, 6 per cent., payable August and October.

Amount of interest accrued during year 90,000 00

Amount of interest paid during year 90,630 00

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage bonds— Amount issued $ 1,500,000 00

Amount outstanding 1,500,000 00

Amount of interest accrued during year 90,000 00

Amount of interest paid during year 90,630 00

316

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CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.

Balance— Current liabilities $ 456,168 07

LIABILITIES.

Net traffic balances due to other companies, June 30, 1892 $ 456,168 07

RECAPITULATION.

FOR MILEAGE OWNED.
Capital Stock :

Total amount outstanding $ 1,440,600 00

Apportionment— to railroads All

Miles 100.14

Amount per mile of road 15,000 00

Bonds :

Total amount outstanding $ 1,500,000 00

Apportionment— to railroads All

Miles 100.14

Amount per mile of road 15,000 00

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT. AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Construction :

Sidings and yard extensions
Other items

J 223 81
259 30

Total construct ion $ 483 11

INCOME ACCOUNT.

$ 151,304 39

111,454 60

$ 39,849 79

Deductions from Income :

$ 90,000 00

Interest on Interest-bearing Current Liabilities Accrued, not

22,836 38

Taxes ._.. ._ - __

3,705 87

452 70

Total Deductions from Income

116,994 95

Deficit. __ -

$ 77.145 16

Deficit from Operations of Year ending June 30, 1892

$ 77,145 16

Deficit on June 30, 1891, [From "General Balance Sheet," 1891

373,759 65

Deficit on June 30, 1892, [For entry on " General Balance
Sheet," Page 49] __ ______

$ 450,904 81

NORTH-WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY. 317

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Total Receipts.

Actual
Earnings.

Passenger: :

$ 68,435 37

$

$ 71,466 65

68,435 37

Mail — - - -

7,793 49

3,285 31

79,514 17

Freight:

71,466 65

$

71,466 65

$

150,980 82
323 57

Other Earnings from Operation :

Total other earnings

$

323 57

Total Gross Earnings from Operation— N. C

$

151,304 39

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

General Expenses:

Salaries of Officers

Salaries of Clerks

General Office Expenses and Supplies

Agencies, including Salaries and Rent

Advertising

Insurance

Legal Expenses

Stationery and Printing

Other General Expenses

Total

Recapitulation of Expenses :

Maintenance of Way and Structures

Maintenance of Equipment

Conducting Transportation

General Expenses

Grand total $

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

1,091 59

650 07

22 79

196 32

4 38

74 28

546 05

525 27

149 87

3,260 62

13,054 15
2,849 40

18,073 01
3,260 62

37,237 18

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

1,425 72

1,002 60

34 19

196 31

3 27

379 50

819 07

794 34

241 83

Total.

$ 4,896 83

$ 19,476 60
5,273 45
44,570 54
4,896 83

$ 74,217 42

2,517 31

1,652 67

56 98

392 63

7 65

453 78

1,365 12

1,319 61

391 70

8,157 45

$ 32,530 75

8,122 85

62,643 55

8,157 45

$ 111,4.54 60

Percentage of expenses to earnings— entire line, 74.25 per cent.

318

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.

Assets.

June 30, 1892.

Total.

Total.

Increase.

$ 2,945,380 15

Cost of Road _ _ _

4 2,945,863 26
450,904 81

$ 483 11

373,759 65

Profit and Loss _____

77,145 16

$ 3,319,139 80

Grand Total _ _

$ 3,396,768 07

$ 77,628 27

Liabilities.
Capital Stock __ _____

$ 1,440,600 00

$ 1,440,600 00

1,500,000 00

456,168 07

1,500,000 00

Funded Debt __

378,539 80

Current Liabilities _ _ _

9 77,628 27

Grand Total _

$ 3,319,139 80

$ 3,396,768 07

$ 77,628 27

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

First mortgage bonds— From Salem Junction to Wilkesboro ; miles 100.14

Amount of mortgage per mile of line $15,000 00

What equipment mortgaged All.

What income mortgaged All.

What securities mortgaged None.

NORTH-WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY

119

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

Total Total Average

No. No. Days Yearly Com- Daily

I Worked. j pensation. Compen'n

General Officers

General Office Clerks

Station Agents

Other station men

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Section Foremen

Other trackmen

Switchmen, Flagmen and Watchmen

Telegraph Operators and Dispatchers

All other employees and laborers

Total (including " General Officers ")— N. C.

Less " General Officers"

Total (excluding " General Officers")— N. C—

I

Distribution of Above:

General administration 234

Maintenance of way and structures 65

Conducting transportation I J07

14

220

10

29

5

5

4

12

13

8-3

406
14

392

Total (including "General Officers")— N. C I 406

Less " General Officers " 14

Total (excluding "General Officers")— N. C 392

5,110

65,893

3,660

9,106

1,825

1,825

1,308

3,872

4,758

16,328

752

1,830

10,976

127,223
5,110

$ 2,517 31
1,652 57
4,080 00
10,573 74
6,149 30
2,792 25
3,794 17
5,574 39
6,300 00
12,886 69
901 28
3,474 43
3,603 51

$ 64,299 64
2,517 31

122,113 I § 61,782 33

71,003
21,086
26,356
127,223
5,110

4,169 88
21,226 69
38,903 07

$ 64,299 64
2,517 31

49

02

1 11

1 16

3 36

1 53

2 90
1 44
1 32

79
1 23
1 90

32

50

05
1 00
1 10

122,113 $ 61,782 33

320

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

Column for Ton- Columns for Revenue
nage, number and Rates.
Passengers, number

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

Number of passengers carried one mile

Average distance carried

Total passenger revenue

Average amount received from each passenger

Average receipts per passenger per mile

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile

Total passenger earnings

Passenger earnings per mile of road

Passenger earnings per train mile

Freight Traffic:
Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue-
Number of tons carried one mile

Average distance haul of one ton

Total freight revenue

Average amount received for each ton of freight—-

Average receipts per ton per mile

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile

Total freight earnings

Freight earnings per mile of road

Freight earnings per train mile

Passenger and Freight :

Passenger and freight revenue

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road .

Passenger and freight earnings

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road.

Gross earnings from operation

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road _.

Expenses

Expenses per mile of road

94,18.3

24.73

96,952

3,430,241

35.4

,435

r9,514

7,940

11

71,466
713

1

139,902

1,397
150,980

1,507
151,304

1,519
111,454

1,112

82

28

662
937

011

713

1(14

741
104

411

"52

NORTH-WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY.

321

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT AND TRAIN MILEAGE— Continued.

Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains 67

Mifes run by freight trains 68

Total mileage trains earning revenue 136.

Miles run by switching trains 25

Miles run by construction and other trains 14.

Grand total train mileage 176,

Mileage of loaded freight cars— North or east)

Mileage of loaded freight cars— South or west]

Mileage of empty freight cars— North or east |
Mileage of empty freight cars-South or west]

Average number of freight cars in train

Average number of loaded cars in train

Average number of empty cars in train

Average number of tons of freight in train

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car

471
201

614
649

344

174

711

430

9.8
6.8
3.0

49

7.2

FREIGHT
[COMPANY'S

TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.
MATERIAL EXCLUDED.]

Commodity.

Freight ' Freight
Original ino- Receiv'd from
on thVs g I Connecting
Road Roads and

'Other Carriers

Total
Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Products of Agriculture:

Grain

Flour

Other mill products

Hay

Tobacco

Cotton

Fruit and vegetables

Cotton factory products

Products of Animals:

Live stock

Dressed meats

Other packing-house products

Poultry, game and fish

Wool

Hides and leather

Products of Mines:

Anthracite coal

Bituminous coal

Ores

Stone, sand and other like articles

Products of Forest:
Lumber

239
182
132

25
8,777

25
817
190

778
30
87
93
14
81

3,001

2,726

1,974

351

1,736

317

786

285

276
262
1,029
42
77
24

1,399
5,944

1
138

3,240
2,908
2,106

376
10,513

342
1,603

475

1,054
292

1,116

135

91

105

1,404

6,043

1

11,159

20,207

21

322

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT- Continued.

Commodity

Manufactures :

Petroleum and other oils

Sugar

Naval stores

Iron, pig and bloom

Iron and steel rails

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Whole Tons.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Total
Freight

TOANNGE.

Whole Tons. Whole Tons

Other castings and machinery

Bar and sheet metal

Cement, brick and lime

Agricultural implements

Wagons, carriages, tools, etc

Wines, liquors and beers

Household goods and furniture

Fertilizers

Merchandise

Miscellaneous :
Other commodities not mentioned above.
Total tonnage— North Carolina

193

20

3,251

44

329

497

348

178

6,670

1,778
50,250

533

707

68

116

20

687

281

967

92

112

567

538

2,571

8,912

4,135
46,702

591

779

73

116

20

880

301

4,221

136

441

1,064

886

2,315

15,612

5,913
96,952

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line in Use.

Miles of single track

Miles of yard track and sidings

Total mileage operated (all tracks)

Line

Represented

by Capital

Stock.

Main Line.

100.14

5.10

105.24

Total

Mileage

Operated.

100.14

5.10

105.24

Rails.

Iron.

Steel.

18.85
5.10

81.29

81.29

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

North Carolina— Line represented by capital stock, main line 100.14

Total mileage, excluding trackage rights 100.14

Rails— Iron 18.85

Rails— Steel 81.29

NORTH-WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY.

323

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.
New Ties Laid During Year:

Oak (first class) 13,980

Oak (second class) 1,288

Total 15,274

Average price at distributing point (first class) 30 cts.

Average price at distributing point (second class) 15 cts.

Total cost at distributing point 28 cts.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal- Bitu-
minous.
Tons.

Total Fuel

Consumed Miles Run
Tons.

Average

Pounds

Consumed

per Mile.

2,089

2,040

360

169

2,089

2,040

360

169

67,614

61.79

Freight __ _ _

68,649 59.43

25,867
14,344

27.83

23.56

Total ._ —

4,618

4,658

176,474

52.78

$ 2 00

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.

Trainmen :

Killed.

Coupling and uncoupling

Falling from trains and engines

*Other causes '

Total

Switchmen, Flagmen, and Watchmen:

Falling from trains and engines

Other Employees :

*Other causes

Passengers :

*Other causes

Trespassing :

At stations 2

*Other causes 2

Total 4

Injured.
3
1
1

*Trainmen— Other Causes" injured one, leaning out window. Employees— Other Causes,
injured one, handling freight or material; one working on track. Passengers— Other Causes,
injured, jumping on and off train. Trespassers— killed two, walking on track not at highway

crossing.

324 BOARD OP RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

From Greensboro to Wilkesboro (miles) 100.14

Alignment— Number of curves 252

Aggregate length of curved line (miles) 45.20

Length of straight line (miles) 54.94

Length of level line (miles) 11.54

Profile— Ascendfng Grades— Number 70

Sum of ascents (feet) 3,189.60

Aggregate length of ascending grades (miles) 60.50

Descending grades— Number 50

Sum of Descents (feet) 1,483.55

Aggregate length of descending grades 28.10

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Bridges— Wooden 9

Aggregate length, feet 633

Minimum length, feet 55

Maximum length, feet 88

Combination 5

Aggregate length, feet 700

Minimum length, feet 128

Maximum length, feet 156

Trestles 3

Aggregate length, feet 22.4

Gauge of track, four feet nine inches ; 100.14 miles.

OXFORD AND HENDERSON RAILROAD.

325

OXFORD AND HENDERSON RAILROAD.

HISTORY.

Date of organization. May 24, 1880.

The Oxford and Henderson Railroad was opened August 16, 1881. Leased to the Richmond
and Danville Railroad Company, October 30, 1888, for a term of £9 years.

This company was chartered by Act of the General Assembly, ratified the 25th day of
March, 1871, and the charter amended by Act of the General Assembly, ratified 11th day of
March, 1879. No limitation as to duration of its charter in the Act.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term

J. C. Cooper

A. H. A. Williams

S. R. Harris

Owen Davis

W. H. S. Burgwyn

Oxford, N. C November, 1892.

Oxford, N. C November, 1892.

Henderson, N. C. November, 1892.

Henderson, N. C. j November, 1892.

Henderson, N. C. November, 1892.

OFFICERS.

Title.

President

Secretary

Treasurer

Assistant Secretary—

Name.

A. B. Andrews.
H. W. Miller __.
J. W. Hall

Location of Office

Raleigh, N. C.
Raleigh, N. C.
Washington, D. C.

J. A. White ! Durham, N. C,

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Oxford and Henderson Railroad— From Oxford, N. O, to Henderson, N. C. (miles)—

13.00

326 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PROPERTY LEASED.

Oxford and Henderson Railroad leased to the Richmond and Danville Company for ninety-
nine Years from October 30, 1888 ; Henderson Company leases all of its propery of every descrip-
tion, reserving such of its corporate franchises and rights as are necessary to preserve corporate
organization; Henderson Company transfers all its rents, claims of every description to the
Danville Company ; Danville Company to have sole right to use all property leased ; Danville
Company to have all receipts, incomes and revenues from operation of said road, and to apply
same as follows :

1. To the payment of current cost and expenses of maintaining and operating road and pay-
ment of taxes.

2. To the payment of $500 for maintaining corporate organization of the Oxford and Hender-
son Railroad Company.

3. To the payment of interest on first mortgage bonds, amounting to $195,000, bearing interest
at rate of six per cent, in gold coin, payable semi-annually first days of January and July in each
year; principal being due July 1, 1937.

4. All residue of such receipts, after above payments, to be turned over to the Henderson
Company.

Henderson Company to co-operate with the Danville Company in securing extension of its
bonds.

In case net or surplus receipts or revenues are not sufficient to pay all expenses and interest on
first mortgage bonds, Danville Company shall make up such deficiency, amounts thus applied
to be a mortgage lien on the property, subject only to the first mortgage bonds referred to above.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common— Par value of shares $ 100 00

Total par value authorized 325,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 325,000 00

FUNDED DEBT.

MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.
Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage. When due, 1937.

Amount of authorized issue $195,000 00

Amount issued 195,000 00

Amount outstanding 195,000 00

Rate of interest, 6 per cent., payable May and August.

Amount of interest accrued during year None.

Amount of interest paid during year None.

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage Bonds— Amount issued $ 195,000 00

Amount outstanding 195,000 00

Amount of interest accrued during year None.

Amount of interest paid during year None,

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

Assets.
Balance-Current liabilities $ 40,317 41

Liabilities.
Net traffic balances due to other companies $ 40,317 41

OXFORD AND HENDERSON RAILROAD.

327

RECAPITULATION.

FOR MILEAGE OWNED.
Capital, Stock :

Total amount outstanding $ 325,000 00

Apportionment to railroads All.

Amount per mile of road— 13 miles; amount 250,000 00

Bonds :

Total amount outstanding 195,000 00

Apportionment to railroads All.

Amount per mile of road 15,000 00

INCOME ACCOUNT.
FOR ROADS MAKING OPERATING REPORTS.

Gross Earnings from Operatior
Less Operating Expenses

$

17,098 63
18,029 98

$

Deficit _ — - . —

$

13,998 79
566 89

931 35

806 97

Deficit.

$

124 38

Deductions from Income:
Interest on interest-bearing current liabilities
Taxes __ ____.._

accrued—

ncome _

Total deductions from i

14,565 68

ending J
1 General

me 30, 1892

Balance Sheet,'

1891

Deficit

$

14,690 06

Deficit from Operations of Year

Deficit on June 30, 1891 [from '
Report) ______

14,690 06
17,193 36

on "General Balance Sheeet,"]

Deficit on June 30, 1892 [for entry

$

31,883 42

32S

BOARD OF KAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Passenger :

Passenger revenue

Total passenger revenue

Mail

Express

Total passenger earnings

Freight:

Freight revenue

Total freight revenue

Total freight earnings

Total passenger and freight earnings

Other Earnings from Operation:

Other sources

Total other earnings

Total gross earnings from operation— North Carolina

Total
Receipts.

Actual
Earnings.

7,418 00

9

7,418 00

646 32

80 18

$

8,144 50

8,950 13

8,950 13

8,950 13

$

17,094 63

4 00

$

4 00

$

17,098 63

MISCELLANEOUS INCOME.

Sundry earnings not included in operations $ 468 19

Credit interest due on open account with Richmond and Danville Railroad. __ 338 78

Total

* 806 97

OXFORD AND HENDERSON RAILROAD.

329

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chai-geable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable to
Freight
Traffic.

Total.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

Iff

732 08

$ 1,078 28

$ 1,810 36

Renewals of Ties _____ _

550 59

792 31

1,312 90

55 03

82 55

137 58

Repairs of Fences, Road-crossings, Signs and Cattle
Guards

67 33

92 98

160 31

772 17

913 65

1,685 82
8 11

3 30

4 81

Total _ _

$

2, ISO 50

$ 2,984 58

$ 5,145 08

Maintenance of Equipment:

Repairs and renewals of Locomotives. _

$

91 72

$ 170 34

$ 262 06

Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars

74 37

52

74 89

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars

8 60

8 60

402 63

708 85

1,111 48

Total- _ -__

$

568 72

$ 888 31

$ 1,457 03

Conducting Transportation :

Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Roundhouse-
men _ _ _ _ _ _

%

388 73

$ 1,045 62

% 1,432 35

591 21

7 08

1,520 24
14 37

2,111 45

Water-supply for Locomotives

21 45

55 92

109 30

166 22

Wages of other Trainmen _ _

335 51
15 91

1,062 49
13 83

1,398 00

All other train supplies

29 74

Wages of Switchmen, Flagmen and Watchmen___

11 75

16 90

28 65

Expense of Telegraph, including Train Dispatchers

181 56

265 86

447 42

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks, and Laborers

695 73

2,395 50

3,091 23

Station supplies

89 52

166 02

255 54

Car Mileage— Balance __ ___

436 80

7 02

776 53
133 39

1,213 33

Loss and Damage. _ _

140 41

Other expenses

30 49

45 74

76 23

Total. _ _

$

2,845 23

$ 7,565 79

$ 10,411 02

330

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

Chargeable to Chargeable to

Passenger Freight

Traffic. Traffic.

Total.

Genekal Expenses:
Salaries of officers _

$ 142 80
75 90
3 67
34 51
18 60
34 42
63 66
20 83

$ 190 44
113 84
5 51
34 51
97 63
51 63
95 49
33 41

8 333 24

Salaries of clerks _______ __

189 74

9 18

Agencies, including Salaries and Rent

69 02

Insurance ___ _ ___ ____

116 23

Legal expenses __ _

86 05

Stationery and printing _ _

159 15

54 24

Total.

$ 394 39

$ 622 46

$ 1,016 85

Operating Expenses:
Maintenance of way and structures- _ _

$ 2,180 50

568 72

2,845 23

394 39

S 2,964 58

888 31

7,565 79

622 46

8 5,145 08

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

General expenses _______

1,457 03

10,411 02

1,016 85

Grand Total __ __

$ 5,988 84

8 ] 2,041 14

8 18,029 98

Percentage of earnings to expenses— Entire line, 94.83.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.

Assets.

June 30, 1892.

Year Ending June 30, 1892.

Total.

Total.

Increase.

' Decrease.

8 528,220 94

$ 528,433 99
31,883 42

8 213 05
14,690 06

6,073 89
17,193 36

Cash and Current Assets

Profit and Loss _ _ _

8 6,073 89

$ 551,488 19

8 560,317 41

$ 8,829 22

Liabilities.

8 325,000 00
195,000 00
31,488 19

$ 325,000 00

• 195,000 00

40,317 41

$ 8,829 22

Funded Debt. —

Grand Total

$ 551,488 19

$ 560,317 41

$ 8,829 22

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage. What road mortgaged— From Oxford to Hen-
derson, 13 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, $15,000. What equipment mortgaged—
All. What income mortgaged— All. What securities mortgaged— None.

OXFORD AND HENDERSON RAILROAD.

331

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

General officers

General office clerks

Station agents

Other station men

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Section foremen

Other trackmen

Telegraph operators and dispatchers

All other employees and laborers

Total (including "General Officers '')-N. C._

Less " General Officers "

Total (excluding "General Officers ")-N. C

Distribution or Above:
General administration

Maintenance of way and structures

Conducting transportation

Total (including "General Officers")— N. C.
Less "General Officers"

Total (excluding " General Officers ")-N. C.

Total
Number. No. Days
Worked

14
220
2
5
1
1
1
2
1
6
1

29

283
14

234

7
42

283
14

5,110
65,893

732

1,830

365

365

366

732

366

1,884

366

9,144

Total

Yearly Com

pensation.

87,153
5,110

82,043

71,003
2,250
13,900

333 24

189 74

1,500 00

2,273 82

1,020 00

401 50

723 85

674 25

480 00

1,546 49

391 70

150 40

9 9,684 99
333 24

,351 75

$ 522 98
2,026 49
7,135 52

37,153 : $ 9,684 99
5,110 333 24

269

82,043 ' $ 9,351 75

Average

Daily

Com'nsa'n

06

2 05

1 24

2 79
1 10
1 97

92
1 31

82
1 07

01

\1

332

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE— Entire Line.

Item.

Column for Ton-
nage, number
Passengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Dollars.

Ofcs.

Mills

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

20,385
227,512

Number of passengers carried one mile

Average distance carried _

11.16

Total passenger revenue. _ -

7,418

Average amount received from each passenger __

36

390

Average receipts per passenger per mile _ __ _

3

2(30

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile

2

632

Total passenger earnings ,_ _ _ _ _ __

8,144

50

Passenger earnings per mile of road - __ !

626
1

50
16

Passenger earnings per train mile _ _.

416

Freight Traffic:

Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue .

8,977

112,207
12.50

Average distance haul of one ton

Total freight le venue.- _

8,950

13

Average amount received for each ton of freight

99

700

7

976

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile _

10
13

731

Total freight earnings ___ __ -

8,950

Freight earnings per mile of road - -

688

47

153

Freight earnings per train mile __ _. -_

38

641

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue— _-_ __. . _ _

16,368

13

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road.

1,259

8

692

Passenger and freight earnings. _____ _ __ _

17,094

63

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road

1,314

97

153

Gross earnings from operation

17,094

63

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road

1,315

24

076

18,029

98

1,309

99

846

OXFORD AND HENDERSON RAILROAD.

333

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE. — Continued.
Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains 6,906

Miles run by freight trains 23,136

Total mileage trains earning revenue 30,042

Miles run by switching trains 4,248

Miles run by construction and other trains 830

Grand total train mileage 35,120

Mileage of loaded freight cars— north or east) 9- fioi

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west j -o,oo

Mileage of empty freight cars— north or east } - ^-o

Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west J o,4io

Average number of freight cars in train 1.3

Average number of loaded cars in train 1.1

Average number of empty cars in train .2

Average number of tons of freight in train 4.6

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car 4.3

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.

Commodity,

Products of Agriculture :

Grain

Flour

Other mill products

Hay

Tobacco

Cotton

Fruit and vegetables

Cotton factory products

Products of Animals:

Live stock

Dressed meats

Other packing-house products

Poultry, game and fish

Hides and leather

Products of Mines:

Anthracite coal

Bituminous coal

Stone, sand and other like articles-

Freight
Originating

on this
Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons. Whole Tons. IWhole Tons. Per Cent.

4
13

6

18

2,618

45

7

162

166

236

249

165

171

316

334

302

2,920

4

49

85

92

16

16

5

7

8

14

96

104

3

9

16

19

350

350

256

257

1

5

334

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT— Continued.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Per Cent.

Products of Forest:

1,642

9
5

17

247

28
16
18
12
75
26
34
41
35
540
291

597

1,889

37
21
35
12

97
27
38
50
109
569
622

709

Manufactures :

Petroleum and other oils _ _ _

22
1
4
9

74

29

331

112

Wines, liquors and beers _ . __

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above

Total tonnage— North Carolina

. 4,996

3,981

8.977

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line

Repres'ted

by Capital

Stock.

Main Line

Total

Mileage

Operated.

Rails.

Line in Ltse.

Iron.

Steel. .

13.00
.56

13.00
.56

13.00
.56

Total mileage operated (all tracks)

13.56

13.56

13.56

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

North Carolina— Line represented by capital stock, main line 13.00

Total mileage, excluding trackage rights 13.00

Rails— Iron 13.00

MILEAGE OWNED.

Total mileage owned (single track) 13.00

OXFORD AND HENDERSON RAILROAD

EENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.

New Ties Laid During Year:

Oak (first-class) 4,260

Oak (second-class) 745

Total 5,005

Average price at distributing point (first-class) 33 cts.

Average price at distributing point (second-class) 17 cts.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal -Bitu-
minous.
Tons.

Total Fuel

Consumed Miles Run
Tons.

Average

Pounds

Consumed

per Mile.

311
1,014

311
1,014

6,906
23,1361

4,248 [
830 J

90 06

Freight

71 87

Total .. - - -

1,325

1,325

35,210

75.45

> $ 2 01

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.
Not Trespassing:

At highway crossings, injured 2

*Other causes, injured 2

Total 4

Not Trespassing— Other Causes, two walking track not at highway crossings.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

From Oxford to Henderson, miles 13.00

Alignment— number of curves 43

Aggregate length of curved line, miles 5.65

Length of straight line, miles 7.35

Profile— length of level line, miles 5.6

Ascending grades— number 26

Sum of ascents, feet 19,200

Aggregate length of ascending grades, miles 3.6

Descending grades— number 50

Sum of descents, feet 20,250

Aggregate length of descending grades, miles 3.8

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Trestles 3

Aggregate length, feet 412

Minimum length, feet 98

Maximum length, feet 175

Gauge of track, four feet nine inches ; 13 miles.

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OXFORD AND CLARKSVILLE RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The Oxford and Clarksville Railroad Company was chartered in January, 1885, and road
completed toward the close of 1888. Leased to the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company
October 30th, 1888, for a term of 99 years. No limitation as to duration of charter.

' This Company was chartered for the purpose of constructing a railway from the town of
Oxford to some point on the Virginia State line, within the counties of Person, Granville, Vance
or Warren, with a capital stock of $ 200,000, with power to increase the same to $1,000,000.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term.

B. L. Duke _

Durham, N. C- - _. -

November, 1892.

S. T. Morgan

Durham, N. C

November 1S92.

J. S. Carr

Durham, N. C

R. V. Minor _ _

Oxford, N. C _

Oxford, N. C

Oxford, N. C _ .

November, 1892.

W. A. Bobbitt _

November, 1892.

A. B. Andrews

Raleigh, N. C

November, 1892.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

A. B. Andrews

H. W. Miller

J. W. Hall. _ . _ . .__

Raleigh, N. C.
Raleigh, N. C.

Washington, D. C.
Richmond, Va.

Assistant Secretary .. _. .. - _

N. A. Gregory ..

Other officers same as Richmond and Danville System.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Oxford and Clarksville— From Clarksville, Va., to Durham, N. O, 56.50 miles.

OXFORD AND HENDERSON RAILROAD. 337

PROPERTY LEASED.

Oxford and Clarksville Railroad Company leased to the Richmond and Danville Railroad
Company for a term of ninety-nine years, from October ^0, 1888; Oxford Company leases its rail-
road and property of every description, retaining so much of its corporate franchises and privi-
leges as necessary to preserve its corporate organization ; Oxford Company transfers to Danville
Company all rents, incomes and claims of every description ; Danville Company to have sole
and exclusive rights to said leased property; Danville Company to keep said property in good
condition and to receive all rents, tolls, charges, etc., from operation of said road, and to apply
same as follows : 1. To payment of current cost and expenses to maintain said road, taxes, etc.
2. To payment of $500 for maintaining corporate organization of lessor company. 3. To pay-
ment of interest on first mortgage bonds, dated November 1, 1887, said bonds not to exceed
$15,000 per mile; interest payable in gold coin semi-annually on the first days of May and
November of each year; principal due November 1, 1937. 4. Any receipts remaining after above
payments, to be turned over to the Oxford Company.

Oxford Company to co-operate with the Danville Company in securing extensions of bonds.

In case net or surplus receipts are not sufficient to make such payments as above, the Dan-
ville Company can supply such deficiency, and advances thus made will become a mortgage
lien on property, subject only to the first mortgage bonds.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common— Par value of shares $ 100 00

Total par value authorized 1,COO,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 1,000,000 00

Dividends declared during year None

FUNDED DEBT.
MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS AND INCOME BONDS.
Class of Bond or Obligation — First Mortgage. Date of issue— 1887. When due— 1937. Rate of
interest, 6 per cent. When payable— May and November.

First mortgage bonds— Amount of authorized issue $ 750,000 00

Amount issued 750,000 00

Amount outstanding 750,500 00

Amount of interest accrued during year 45,000 00

Amount of interest paid during year 21,860 00

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage bonds— Amount issued $ 750,000 00

Amount outstanding 750,000 00

Amount interest accrued during year 45,000 00

Amount interest paid during year 24,360 00

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.

Balance- Current liabilities $ 143,591 61

LIABILITIES.

Net traffic balance due to other companies 143,591 61

22

338

BOARD OP RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

RECAPITULATION.
FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Account.

Total Amount
Outstanding.

Apportionment

Amount Per Miee op Road.

To Railroads.

1
Miles. Amount.

Capital Stock _ .

$ 100,000 00
750,000 00

All
All

56.05 $ 17,700 00

Bonds

56.05 13,275 00

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.
EXPENDITURES DURING YEAR NOT INCLUDED IN OPERATING EXPENSES.
Construction— Sidings and yard extensions $ 31 73

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross earnings from operation $ 81,870 88

Less operating expenses 62,225 28

Deficit t

Deductions from Income:
Interest on funded debt accrued I $ 45,000 00

Interest on Interest-bearing Current Liabilities Accrued, not
otherwise provided for

Taxes

Other Deductions

Total deductions from income

Deficit

Deficit from Operations of Year ending June 30, 1892

Deficit on June 30, 1891, |Frorn " General Balance Sheet," 1891
Report]

6,569 92
2,327 08

Deficit on June 30, 1892. [For entry on " General Balance
Sheet," Page 49]

19,645 60

53,897 87

34,252 27

$ 34,252 27

109,311 74

$ 143,564 01

OXFORD AND HENDERSON RAILROAD.

339

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Total
Receipts.

Deductions,

Account of

Repayments,

etc.

Actual
Earnings.

Passenger :

Passenger revenue ; $ 23,410 63

Total passenger revenue

Mail

Express

Other items

Total passenger earnings

Freight:

Freight revenue

Total deductions

Total freight revenue

Other items

Total freight earnings

Total passenger and freight earnings

Total gross earnings from operation— N. Carolina

53,926

71 51

$

23,410 63

4,221 10

372 07

4 87

$

28,008 67

$

53,855 18
7 03

$

53,862 21

$

81,870 88

$

81,870 88

340

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

Repairs of Roadway

Renewals of Ties

Repairs of Bridges and Culverts

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Repairs of Fences, Road-crossings, Signs, and
Cattle-Guards

Repairs of Buildings

Repairs of Docks and Wharves

Repairs of Telegraph

Other expenses

Total

Maintenance of Equipment:

Repairs and renewals of Locomotives

Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars.

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars

Other expenses

Total

Conducting Transportation :

Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Roundhouse-
men

Fuel for Locomotives _

Water-supply for Locomotives

All other supplies for Locomotives

Wages of other Trainmen

All other train supplies

Wages of Switchmen, Flagmen and Watchmen

Expense of Telegraph, including Train Dis-
patchers and Operators

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks and Laborers-
Station supplies

Car mileage — balance

Loss and damage

Injuries to persons

Other expenses

Total

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

3,960 17

1,667 98

204 92

43 30
213 67

1 74

168 13

6,259 91

862 ©9
232 93

8 5,997 01

2,400 27

307 37

59 45

294 21

6 05

2 61

228 29

),295 29

Total.

$ 9,957 18

4,068 25

512 29

102 75

507 91

6 05

4 35

396 42

1.516 05
2,611 07

1,742 46

1,708 18

411 27

199 88

1,129 92

73 89

131 62

546 13
1,427 61

117 15
2,075 51

113 12

419 73
65 89

10,162 36

$ 1,601 02

9 04

203 93

2,669 17

$ 4,483 16

$ 4,707 43

4,532 27

834 98

364 97

3,886 62

60 00

189 41

803 00

4,289 41

222 61

3,689 81

787 52

601 00

98 82

$ 25,070 85

15,555 20

2,463 11
241 97
203 93

4,185 22

7,094 23

6,449 89

6,240 45

1,246 25

564 85

5,016 54

133 89

321 03

1,349 13
5,717 02

339 76
5,765 32

900 64
1,023 73

164 71
35,233 21

OXFORD AND HENDERSON RAILROAD.

341

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

General Expenses:

Salaries of Officers

Salaries of Clerks

General Office Expenses and Supplies-
Agencies, including salaries and rents

Advertising

Insurance

Legal Expenses

Stationery and Printing

Other General Expenses

Total

Recapitulation of Expenses :

Maintenance of Way and Structures..

Maintenance of Equipment

Conducting Transportation

General Expenses

Grand Total

668 77

411 75

17 56

72 99

96

30 05

150 07

286 47

106 12

1,744 74

6,259 91

2,611 07

10,162 36

1,744 74

$ 20,778

893 34

617 63

26 28

72 98

157 76
225 11
434 29
170 51

2,597 90

9,295 29

4,483 16

25,070 85

2,597 90

$ 41,447 20

Total.

$ 1,562 11

1,029 38

43 84

145 97

96

187 81

375 18

7_0 76

276 63

4,342 64

$ 15,555 20

7,094 23

35,233 21

4,342 64

$ 62,225 28

Percentage of Expenses to Earnings— Entire Line, 76.004.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.

Assets.

Year Ending

June 30, 1892.

Total.

Total.

Increase.

$ 1,750,000 00
109,311 74

$ 1,750,027 60
143,564 01

8

27 60

34,252 27

Grand Total. _ _

$ 1,859,311 74

$ 1,895.591 61

$

34,279 87

Liabilities.

$ 1,000,000 00
750,000 00
109,311 74

$ 1,000,000 00
750,000 00
143,591 61

$

Funded debt _ _ __ _ _

Current liabilities

Grand Total _____

34,279 87

$ 1,859,311 74

$ 1,893,591 61

$

34,279 87

342

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation — First mortgage. What road mortgaged — From Soudan to
Keysville, 56.05 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, $13,275.00. What equipment mort-
gaged—All. What income mortgaged— All. What securities mortgaged— None.

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

Total
Number. No. Days
Worked

Total
Yearly Com-
pensation.

Average

Daily
Compen'n

General officers- _ __ __

14

220
8
8
4
4
4

10
7

35
1
4

33

5,110

65,893

2,548

2,186

1,270

1,270

1,270

3,732

2,223

8,909

319

1,274

10,144

$ 1,562 11
1,029 38
2,766 60
2,552 73
4,343 13
2,032 32
2,191 46
2,801 18
2,923 20
6,681 92
321 03
1,109 60
1,578 31

$ 30

General office clerks _ _ ■__ _ __

01

1 08

Other station men. _ _

1 17

Enginemen _ _ _ _

3 42

Firemen. _

1 60

Conductors. ._ __ .

1 72

1 03

1 31

Other trackmen. _ __ _ _ _.

75

Switchmen, flagmen, and watchmen _ __ .

1 01

87

15

Total (including "General Officers")— N. C

352
14

106,148
5,110

$ 31,892 97
1,562 11

$ 30
30

Total (excluding " General Officers ")— N. C

338

101,038

$ 30,330 86

$ 30

DlSTBIBUTION OF ABOVE."

234
42
76

71,003
11,132
24,013

$ 2,591 49
9,605 12
19,696 36

$ 30

Maintenance of Way and Structures . _

86

Conducting Transportation __ _ _ __

82

Total (including " General Officers")— N. C

352

14

106,148
5,110

$ 31,892 97
1,562 11

$ 30
30

Total (excluding "General Officers")— N. C

338

101,038

$ 30,330 86

$ 30

OXFORD AND HENDERSON RAILROAD.

343

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

Column for Ton-
nage, number Pas-
sengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Dollars.

Cts.

Mills

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

38 793

784,079
20.21

Average distance carried .

23,410

63

60

347

2

985

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile
Total passenger earnings _ __

2

225

28,008

67

566

63

291

*

77

754

Freight Traffic:

Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue

43,463

Number of tons carried one mile _ _

1,790,433

Average distance haul of one ton. _ __- _ _

41.19

Total freight revenue . _. __

53,855

18

1

23

910

3

007

1

450

53,862
1,089

21

Freight earnings per mile of road

66

650

Freight earnings per train mile. _ _ _ __ .

551

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue __ ______

77,337
1,564

32

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road

58

264

Passenger and freight earnings _

81,870
1,656

88

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road _

29

941

Gross earnings from operation

81,870

88

1,656
62,225

1,258

29

941

28

Expenses per mile of road _ __ _ _ __ _ __

85

494

344

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.— Continued.
Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains
Miles run by freight trains

36,022
65.625

Total mileage trains earning revenue-
Miles run by switching trains

Miles run by construction and other trains

Grand total train mileage

Mileage of loaded freight cars— north or east i
Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west S
Mileage of empty freight cars— north or east )
Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west]

Average number of freight cars in train

Average number of loaded cars in train

Average number of empty cars in train

Average number of tons of freight in train

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.
COMPANY'S MATERIAL EXCLUDED.

101,647
9,450
6,636

117,733

362,322

112,535

7.6
5.5
2.1
26.6
4.9

Commodity.

Products of Agriculture:

Grain

Flour

Other Mill Products

Hay

Tobacco

Cotton

Fruits and Vegetables

Cotton Factory Products

Products of Animals:

Livestock

Dressed Meats

Other Packing-house Products

Poultry, Game, and Fish

Wool

Hides and Leather

Products of Mines:

Anthracite Coal

Bituminous Coal

Ores

Stone, Sand, and other like Articles.

Products of Forest :

Lumber

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

other Carriers.

Whole Tons.

55
17
23
9
3,445
96
18
17

43

4

1,275

Whole Tons.

735
1,671
2,181

610
3,355
1,151

514

842

242
249

2
67

1,462

2,085

90

1,168

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons. Per Cent.

790
1,688
2,204

619
6,800
1,247

532

285

253

1,095

41

2

97

1,464

2,089

153

466

2,4^3

OXFORD AND HENDERSON RAILROAD.

345

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.— Continued.

Commodity.

Manufactures :

Petroleum and other Oils

Sugar

Naval Stores

Iron, Pig and Bloom

Iron and Steel Rails

Other Castings and Machinery

Bar and Sheet Metal

Cement, Brick, and Lime

Agricultural Implements

Wagons, Carriages, Tools, etc

Wines, Liquors, and Beers

Household Goods and Furniture

Fertilizers

Merchandise

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above
Total Tonnage— North Carolina

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

iReceiv'dfrom

Connecting

Roads and

other Carriers.

Whole Tons.

33

6

61

3

39

19

125

870

3,242

1,456

10,995

Whole Tons.

917

626

262

3

21

217

173

400

48

144

176

264

3,790

5,493

32,-

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons. Per Cent

938

628

262

3

21

280

179

461

51

183

195

389

4,660

8,735

3,351

43,463

346

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

MILEAGE.

Line Repre-
sented by
Capital Stock.

Total
Mileage
Operated.

Rails.

Line in Use.

Iron,

Main Line.

Steel.

Miles of single track _ _. _ ._

56.50
2.76

56.50
2.76

2.76

56.50

Miles of yard track and sidings _

Total mileage operated (all tracks) _

59.26

59.26

2.76

56.50

MILEAGE OPERATED.

Line Repre-
sented by
Capital Stock.

Total Mileage

Excluding

Trackage

Rights.

Rails.

State.

Main Line.

Iron.

North Carolina. _ _ .

49.43
7.07

49.43

7.07

.27

Virginia

6.23

56.50

56.50

56.50

MILEAGE OWNED.

North Carolina _ _ _ __

49.43

7.07

49.43 49.43

Virginia - __ __ - ._ _ _ __ .

7.07 7.07

56.50

56.50 56.50

RENEWALS OF KAILS AND TIES.

New Ties Laid During Year :

Oak (first-class) 13,202

Average price at distributing point 33

Oak (second-class) 265

Average price at distributing point 17

OXFORD AND HENDERSON RAILROAD.

347

CONSUMPTION OP FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal-
Bitumi-
nous.
Tons.

Wood-
Soft.
Cords.

Total Fuel

Consum'd.

Tons.

Miles
Run.

Average

Pounds

Consum'd

per Mile.

913
2,068

87

4
50

913
2,070

112

36,022 50.69

Freight _- -

65,625|

9,450J
6,636

55.14

33.75

Total -

3 ,068

54

3,095

117,733

52.59

Average cost at distributing point

$ 2 02

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.

Trainmen:

Other causes, killed 1

Other Employees :

Derailments, injured 2

Other causes, injured 4

Total 6

Passengers :

Other causes, killed 1

Trespassing :

Other causes, injured 1

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.
BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Bridges— Combination 2

Aggregate length, feet 284

Minimum length, feet 128

Maximum length, feet 156

Trestles 34

Aggregate length, feet 4,740

Minimum length, feet 10

Maximum length, feet 1,588

Gauge of track, four feet nine inches ; miles 49.43.

348

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

STATE UNIVERSITY RAILROAD.

HISTORY.

Date of organization, April 12th, 1879.

The State University Railroad was opened from University Station, on the North Carolina
Railroad, to Chapel Hill in 1881. Built partly by contributions from the Richmond and Dan-
ville Railroad Company, which owns a majority of its stock. Leased to the Richmond and
Danville Railroad Company under agreement dated August 1st, 1881.

This company was first chartered as the Chapel Hill Iron Mountain Railroad Company by
Act of the General Assembly, ratified the 10th day of February, 1873. Afterwards amended by
Act of the General Assemblv, ratified 4th day of March, 1879, and name changed to its present
name. No limitation expressed in Act of incorporation as to duration of its charter.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term.

T. M. Holt- _ _____.._

Raleigh, N. C

G. T. Winston. __ _ ___

Chapel Hill, N. C - - -

K. P. Battle .

Chapel Hill, N. C

T. S. Kenan _

Raleigh, N. C

Raleigh, N. C

H. W. Miller_ _

OFFICERS.

Title.

President
Secretary
Treasurer

Name.

Location of Office.

Raleigh, N. C.
Raleigh, N. C.
Washington, D. C.

H. W. Miller

J. W. Hall -

All other officers same as Richmond and Danville Railroad.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

State University Railroad— From Chapel Hill to University Station, N. C, 10.20 miles.

PROPERTY LEASED.

State University Railroad leased to the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company under
agreement dated August 1, 1881. Under this agreement the Richmond and Danville Railroad
Company is to complete and operate the said State University Railroad, for and during the
term of its operation of the North Carolina Railroad, either under the lease of said road then
existing or under any lease subsequently made, receiving and applying to its own use all revenue
arising from such operation, with privilege of removing rails at the expiration of lease.

STATE UNIVERSITY RAILROAD.

349

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital Stock (common)— Par value of shares $ 100 00

Total par value authorized 31,300 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 31,300 00

RECAPITULATION.

FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Capital Stock— Total amount outstanding $ 31,300 00

Apportionment to Railroads All

Miles 10.20

Amount per mile of road 3,130 00

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross earnings from operation $ 5,249 96

Less operating expenses 8,173 39

Deficit $ 2,923 43

Taxes $ 157 97

Total deductions from income 8 177 97

Deficit $ 3,101 40

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Passenger :

Passenger Revenue

Total Passenger Revenue

Mail

Express

Total Passenger Earnings

Freight:

Freight Revenue

Total Freight Revenue

Total Freight Earnings

Total Passenger and Freight Earnings

Total Gross Earnings from Operation— N. C.

Total
Receipts.

2,741

1,919 98

Deductions,

Account of

Repayments,

etc.

Actual
Earnings.

$ 2,741 39
484 36
104 23

3,

8

1,919 98

9

1,919 98

8

5,249 96

5,249 96

350

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

Total.

Maintenance of Way and Structures :

% 538 13

ft 842 05

ft 1,380 18
1 090 50

447 11

643 39

Repairs of Bridges and Culverts

36 28

54 42

90 70

Repairs of Fences, Road-crossings, Signs, and
Cattle Guards

8 01

11 05

19 06

Repairs of Buildings

49 67

59 22

108 89

Other expenses

8 22

10 94

19 16

Total

ft 1,087 42

ft 1,621 07

ft 2,708 49

Maintenance op Equipment :

Repairs and renewals of Locomotives

ft 36 49

$ 67 78

ft 104 27

Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars

29 45

11

29 56

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars _

12 32

12 32

Other expenses

370 02

652 32

1,022 34

Total _ . .

ft 435 96

ft 732 53

ft 1,168 49

Conducting Transportation :

"Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Round-
housemen _ _ .

ft 166 05

ft 448 95

ft 615 00
1,302 63

Fuel for Locomotives

330 52

972 11

Water-supply for Locomotives. _.

80

1 63

2 43
71 82

All other supplies for Locomotives

24 29

47 53

Wasjes of other trainmen __ ._ __ _

230 07

643 38

873 45

All other train supplies

15 89

9 85

25 74

Expense of Telegraph, including Train Dispatch-
ers and Operators _..___.

67 10

100 19

167 29

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks and Laborers-

172 35

367 88

540 23

Station supplies

4 01

6 81

10 82

Car Mileage— Balance

80 06

142 32

222 38

Loss and Damage ___ _.

3 12

40 72

43 84

Injuries to persons _ _

6 15

8 85

15 00

Other expenses _. _ _ _

2 93

4 40

7 33

Total __. ___

ft 1,103 34

ft 2,794 62

ft 3,897 96

STATE UNIVERSITY RAILROAD.

351

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

ITE3I.

Chargeable to Chargeable
Passenger to Freight
Traffic. Traffic.

Total.

General Expenses :

Salaries of Officers

Salaries of Clerks

General Office Expenses and Supplies

Insurance

Legal expenses

9 71 85 S 89 98

18 90 28 36
1 34 2 00
5 02 26 37
18 41 27 62
35 65 53 87
7 31 11 77

$ 161 83
47 26
3 34
31 39
46 03
89 52

Other General Expenses

Total - _ — _ .

$ 158 48 1 239 97

$ 398 45

Recapitulation of Expenses:

Maintenance of Way and Structures

Maintenance of Equipment

Conducting Transportation

General Expenses.. _ __

§ 1,087 42 § 1,621 07 ; 8 2,708 49

435 96 732 53 1,168 49

1,103 34 2.794 62 3,897 96

158 48 239 97 398 45

Grand total- _ _ .. _ _

$ 2,785 20 S 5,388 19

$ 8,173 39

Percentage of earnings to expenses, entire line, 64.22 per cent,

352

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

Number.

Total
No. Days
Worked.

Total

Yearly Com

pensation.

Average

Dally
Compen'n

General officers

General office clerks

Station agents

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Section foremen

Other trackmen

Telegraph operators and dispatchers .

All other employees and laborers

Total (including "general officers")— N. C.

Less "general officers"

Total (excluding "general officers")— N. C.
Distribution of Above :

General administration

Maintenance of way and structures

Conducting transportation

Total (including "general officers")— N. C.

Less " general officers "

Total (excluding "general officers") — N. C.

14
220
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
1

29

275

14

261

234

6

35

275
14

5,110
65,893

365
365

366

1,830

87

9,144

$ 161 83
47 26
442 65
600 00
240 00
565 10
230 95
480 00
740 20
113 29
108 56

84,258
5,110

$ 3,729 84
161 83

79,148

$ 3,568 01

71,003
2,196
11,059

$ 209 09
1,220 20
2,300 55

84,258
5,110

261

79,148

$ 3,729 84

161 83

8 3,568 01

03

1 22
1 64

66
1 54

63
1 31

40
1 30

01

04

04

STATE UNIVERSITY RAILROAD.

353

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

Column for Ton- Columns for Revenue
nage, number and Rates.

Passengers, number
Trains Mileage, D n
number Cars.

Cts. Mills

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

Number of passengers carried one mile

Average distance carried

Total passenger revenue

Average amount received from each passenger

Average receipts per passenger per mile

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile

Total passenger earnings

Passenger earnings per mile of road

Passenger earnings per train mile

Freight Traffic:
Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue-
Number of tons carried one mile

Average distance haul of one ton

Total freight revenue

Average amount received for each ton of freight-
Average receipts per ton per mile ,

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile

Total freight earnings

Freight earnings per mile of road

Passenger and Freight :

Passenger and freight revenue

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road

Passenger and freight earnings

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road

Gross earnings from operation

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road

Expenses

Expenses per mile of road

7,617

74,854

9.82

2,519

25,190

10.

3,329
326

1,919

1,919

188

4,661

456
5,249

514
5,249

574
8,173

801

2,741 39 !

35 990

3 ! 662

!
3 i 720

46 |
94

979

219
621

21 389

333

705

196

196

275

23

354 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.— Continued.

Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains 3,506

Miles run by freight trains 10,453

Total mileage trains earning revenue 13,959

Miles run by construction and other trains 362

Grand total train mileage 14,321

Mileage of loaded freight cars— north or east f 9-7'}

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west j &,no

Mileage of empty freight cars— north or east ] -, ooe
Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west/

Average number of freight cars in train . .3

Average number of loaded cars in train .2

Average numberof empty cars in train .1

Average number ot tons of freight in train 6.0

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car 6.0

STATE UNIVERSITY RAILROAD.

355

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.
COMPANY'S MATERIAL EXCLUDED.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'd frorr

Connecting

Roads and

other Carriers

,1

Total Freight
Tonnage.

•

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons

PerCent.

Products of Agriculture:

Grain

12

4
92
41
13
16
12

6

4
20

20

16
92
41
20
212
20
37

4
29
37

2
1
7

2

66

14

372

44

39

1

237

6

14

74

292

493

300

Tobacco _

7

196

7

31

Cotton __ _ _ __ .

Fruit and vegetables __ _ _ _

Cotton factory products _____ _ _

Products of Animals:

Dressed meats __ _____

9
17

2
1
5

Other packing-house products. .

Poultry, game, and fish _ _ _.

Wool _ .

2

2
66
4

325

43
41
38
1
237
6

14

32

291

309

62

Products of Mines:

Bituminous coal __ .

Stone, sand, and other like articles

Products of Forest :

10

47

1
6

1

Manufactures :

Petroleum and other oils

Sugar _ _

Other castings and machinery

Bar and sheet metal __

Cement, brick and lime ...

Agricultural implements _ _ _ __

Wagons, carriages, tools, etc. _ __ _

Household goods and furniture _ _

.42

1

184

238

Merchandise ...

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above

Total tonnage— North Carolina

817

1,702

2,519

356

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Like in Use.

Line

Represented

by Capital

Stock.

Main Line.

Total
Mileage
Operated.

Rails.

Iron.

Miles of single track

Miles of yard track and sidings

Total mileage operated (all tracks)

10.20
.12

10.32

10.20

.12

10.32

10.20
.12

10.32

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

North Carolina— Line represented by capital stock, main line-
Total mileage, excluding trackage rights

Rails— Iron

10.20
10.20
10.20

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.

New Ties Laid During Year:

Oak (first-class) 3,785

Oak (second-class) 151

Total 3,937

Average price at distributing point (first-class) 30 cts.

Average price at distributing point (second-class) 15 cts.

Total average price 29 cts.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal - Bit-
uminous.

Tons.

Wood-
Soft.
Cords.

Total Fuel

Consumed

Tons.

Miles Run

Average

Pounds

Consumed

per Mile.

4
16

200

517

3

104

275

3

3,508

10,453

362

59 32

Freight - - —

52 61

Total — —-

20

720

382

14,321

16.57

Average cost at distributing point

$ 2.41

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.
Other Employees:

Falling from trains and engines, injured

STATE UNIVERSITY RAILROAD. 357

CHARACTERISTICS 0? ROAD.

From University to Chapel Hill (miles) 10.20

Alignment— Number of curves 29

Aggregate length of curved line (miles) 5.12

Length of straight line (miles) 5.08

Profile— Length of level line (miles) 5.08

Ascending Grades— Number 15

Sum of ascents (feet) 24,288

Aggregate length of ascending grades (miles) 4.16

Descending grades— Number 14

Sum of descents (feet) 29,040

Aggregate length of descending grades (miles) 6.04

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Bridges — Wooden 1

Aggregate length (feet) 71.3

Minimum length (feetx, 71.3

Maximum length (feet) 71.3

Trestles 12

Aggregate length (feet) 2,234

Minimum length (feet) 12

Maximum length (feet) 370

Gauge of track, 4 feet 9 inches. Miles, 10.20.

358

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

STATESVILLE AND WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

Chartered March 2, 1887 ; road opened September, 1887. The road is leased to and operated by
the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

The purpose of this company was to construct and operate a railroad from a point on the Wes-
tern North Carolina Railroad, near the town of Statesville, to a point on the Tennessee line, pass-
ing by or near the towns of Taylorsville and Wilkesboro.

ORGANIZATION.

Name of Directors.

W. E. Anderson

F. A. Buster.

C. M. Buster

R. F. Armfield.

R. Z. Linney

J. B. Stagg

Post-office Address.

Raleigh, N. C

Raleigh, N. C,~- _■.

Raleigh, N. C

Statesville, N. C._.
Taylorsville, N. C
Greystone, N. C—

DateJof Expiration Term.

Dead.

Until Election of Successor.
Until Election of Successor.
Until Election of Successor.
Until Election of Successor.
Until Election of Successor.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

A. B. Andrews _

Raleigh, N. C.

A. B. Andrews ..

Raleigh, N. C.
Richmond, Va.

R. Brooke, deceased

John W. HalL

Treasurer _ _

Atlanta, Ga.

H. W. Miller _ _ _

Raleigh, N. C.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Statesville and Western Railroad— From Statesville, N. C, to Taylorsville, N. C; 20.36 miles.

STATES VILLE AND WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY. 359

PROPERTY LEASED.

Lease of Statesville and Western Railroad to Richmond and Danville Company, dated Octo-
ber 27, 1888.

Statesville Company leases, demises and farms out all its property of every description for
ninety-nine years to the Danville Company ; Statesville Company reserving its corporate fran-
chises and privileges ; the lease to be forfeited if Danville Company does not keep terms of
agreement; Danville Company to maintain property in good condition, revenue of company to
be applied as follows :

1. Payment of costs and expenses of maintaining and repairing said road, all taxes, insurance,
etc.

2. Danville Company to pay $500 per annum for maintaining corporate organization of States-
ville Company.

3. The payment of interest on first mortgage bonds bearing date July 1, 1887, amounting to
$300,000, bearing six per cent, interest, payable January and July, principal being payable in gold
coin July, 1937.

4. Any residue of said receipts and income to be paid to the Statesville Company ; Statesville
Company to co-operate with Danville Company to extend said mortgage if desired. In case any
surplus revenues derived from the earnings of said road are not sufficient to pay expenses and
interest on bonded indebtedness, Danville Company can supply same, which will act as a mort-
gage lien subject only to the first mortgage. Statesville Company shall not have any right or
power to build any additions or branches without written assent of the Danville Company.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common— par value of shares $ 100 00

Total par value authorized 500,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 500,000 00

FUNDED DEBT.

MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.
Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage. Date of issue, 1887. When due, 1937.

Amount of authorized issue $ 300,000 00

Amount issued ? 300,000 00

Amount outstanding 300,000 00

Rate of interest, 6 per cent. When payable, January and July.

Owned by Richmond and Danville Railroad Company, no interest accruing or being paid.

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage bonds— Amount issued $ 300,000 00

Amount outstanding 300,000 00

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.

Balance— Current liabilities $ 14,702 17

LIABILITIES.

Net traffic balance due to other companies 14,702 17

360

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

RECAPITULATION.

FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Capital, Stock :

Total amount outstanding $ 500,000 00

Apportionment— to railroads All.

Miles . 20.36

Amount per mile of road 25,000 00

Bonds :

Total amount outstanding $ 300,000 00

Apportionment — to railroads All

Miles 20.36

Amount per mile of road 15,000 00

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Construction :

Sidings and yard extensions— expenditures during year $ 93 86

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross Earnings from Operation,

Less Operating Expenses

Deficit

Deduction From Income :

Interest on Interest-bearing Current Liabilities Accrued, not,

otherwise provided for | $ 6 '9 98

Taxes

Total Deductions from Income

Deficit

Deficit from Operations of Year ending June 30, 1892

Deficit on June 30, 1891, [From " General Balance Sheet," 1891
Report]

Deficit on June 30, 1892, [For entry on " General Balance
Sheet," Page 49]

4,931 77

1,010 76

$ 5,942 53
5,942 53

$ 67,795 78

ft 73,738 31

EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS.

Item.

Total Receipts.

Actual
Earnings.

Passenger :

$ 2,696 11

$ 3,531 51

$ 2,696 11
1,130 84

Mail ... - - - -

179 50

Total Passenger Eai'nings

Freight:

$ 4,006 45

$ 3,531 51

$ 3,531 51

« 7,537 96

Total Gross Earnings from Operations— N. C— -_..__-

$ 7,537 96

STATESVILLE AND WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY.

361

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to Chargeable to

Passenger Freight

Traffic. Traffic.

Total.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

Repairs of Roadway __. _ _ _ __

$ 1.094 49

$ 1,784 22

$ 2,878 71

Renewals of Ties

1,006 78

1,448 78

2,455 56

Repairs of Bridges and Culverts _

2 17

3 27

5 44

Repairs of Fences, Road-crossings, Signs and
Cattle Guards __ __ _ __

2 54

73 38

3 53
114 07

6 07

Repairs of Buildings _

187 45

Repairs of Telegraph

u

52

86

Other expenses

2 16

5 86

8 02

Total _

$ 2.181 86

$ 3,360 25

$ 5,542 11

Maintenance of Equipment :

Repairs and renewals of Locomotives _ .

$ 132 91

$ 216 86

$ 379 77

Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars. _

64 86

64 86

201 34

201 34

Shop Machinery, Tools, etc _____

05

08

13

Other expenses _ _ _

180 26

318 82

499 08

Total _ _ . __

$ 378 08

$ 767 10

$ 1,145 18

Conducting Transportation :

Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Round-house-
men . __ _

$ 214 67

$ 580 40

$ 795 07

Fuel for Locomotives .___ _____

220 89
92 48

719 34

187 77

940 23

Water-supply for Locomotives _ __ _

280 25

All other supplies for Locomotives _. _ __

15 17

29 92

45 09

Wages of other Trainmen _

338 81

700 89

1,039 70

Wages of Switchmen, Flagmen and Watchmen__

12 30

17 70

30 00

Expense of Telegraph, including Train Dispatch-
ers and Operators _ _ _ __

159 08

231 35

390 43

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks and laborers

151 39

489 21

640 60

Station supplies.— _

6 .55

12 47

19 02

Car Mileage — Balance _ _

220 16

391 42

611 58

Loss and damage

2 13

40 43

42 56

70

1 05

1 75

Total

$ 1,434 33

S 3,401 95

$ 4,836 28

362

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

General, Expenses:

Salaries of officers

Salaries of clerks

General office expenses and supplies-
Advertising

Insurance

Legal expenses

Stationery and Printing

Other general expenses

Total

Recapitulation of Expenses :
Maintenance of Way and Structures.

Maintenance of Equipment

Conducting Transportation

General expenses

Grand total

Passenger
Traffic.

to Freight
Traffic.

Total.

$ 93 86

$

123 25

$

217 11

50 91

76 38

127 29

1 47

2 98

4 95

8 40

8 40

10 84

56 92

67 76

168 06

222 09

420 15

32 59

48 29

80 £8

7 52

12 10

19 62

$ 374 15

$

572 01

$

946 16

$ 2,181 86

$

3,360 25

$

5,542 11

378 08

767 10

1,145 18

1,434 33

3,401 95

4,836 28

374 15

572 01

946 16

$ 4,368 42

$

8.101 31

$

12,469 73

Percentage of earnings to expenses— Entire line, 60.45.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.

Assets.

June 30, 1892.

Total.

Total.

Increase.

$ 800,000 00
67,795 78

$ 800,093 86
73,738 31

$ 93 86

5,942 53

Grand Total - __.

$ 867,795 78

$ 873,832 17

$ 6,036 39

Liabilities.

$ 500,600 00

300,000 00

8,665 78

59,130 00

$ 500,600 00

300,000 00

14,702 17

59,130 00

Funded Debt . __ _ . __ .

$ 6,036 39

R. & W. Point Terminal Co ...

Grand Total ___

$ 867,795 78

S 873,832 17

$ 6,036 39

STATESVJLLE AND WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY.

363

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

First mortgage bonds — From Taylorsville to Statesville; miles 20.36

Amount of mortgage per mile of line $15,000 00

What equipment mortgaged All.

What income mortgaged All.

What securities mortgaged None.

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

No.

Total
No. Days
Worked.

Total
Yearly Com-
pensation.

Average

Daily

Compen'n

General Officers _ _ _._ .

14

216

1

2
2
3
7
3

10
2
6

39

5,110
65,681
366
246
227
223
515
777

2,142
124
87

9,256

$ 217 11 ' ffi 04

General Office Clerks ._

127 29
534 00
848 23
363 02
528 97
393 25
1,018 14
1,532 44
116 61
246 40
478 30

Station Agents __ . _ .. _ .._._______

1 46

Enginemen _ ... _ _

3 45

Firemen

Conductors. _ __ _ _ _

1 60

2 37

Other trainmen __ _ _ _____

76

Section Foremen.

1 31

Other trackmen

Switchmen, Flagmen and Watchmen

72
94

Telegraph Operators and Dispatchers

2 83

All other employees and laborers

05

Total (including "General Officers ")— N. C.
Less " General Officers " __ __ __

305
14

84,754
5,110

$ 6,403 76
217 11

* 07
01

Total (excluding " General Officers ")— N. C

291

79,654

$ 6,186 65

8 57

Distribution of Above :
General administration

230
13
62

70,791
2,919
11,044
84,754
5,110

$ 344 40
2,550 58
3,508 78

Maintenance of way and structures. __

$ 87

Conducting transportation

03

Total (including "General Officers")— N. C

Less " General Officers " _ ___

305
14

$ 6,403 76
217 11

$ 07
04

Total (excluding "General Officers ")— N. C

291

79,644

$ 6,186 65

$ 07

364

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

Column for Ton-
nage, number
Passengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Re
and Rates.

venue

Dollars.

Cts.

Mills

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

5,413

Number of passengers carried one mile

86,820

15.95

Total passenger revenue _ __ __ .

2,696

11

Average amount received from each passenger

49

533

Average receipts per passenger per mile

3

105

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile

5

031

Total passenger earnings - ________

_

4,006
196

45

Passenger earnings per mile of road-

78

045

Passenger earnings per train mile _ _ — ..

1

22

558

Freight Traffic:

Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue

3,089

61,680

19.97

Number of tons carried one mile ______

Average distance haul of one ton. ___ _ _

Total freight revenue ____.. _ _ _

3,531

51

Average amount received for each ton of freight

1

14

325

Average receipts per ton per mile. _ _ _

5

725

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile

13

134

Total freight earnings __ _ __ .

3,531
173

51

Freight earnings per mile of road .- .. _ _ . _

45

333

Freight earnings per train mile

36

002

Passenger and Freight :

Passenger and freight revenue . _ - __

6,227

62

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road

305

87

524

7,537

96

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road

370

23

378

Gross earnings from operation _______

7,537

96

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road

370

23

378

Expenses _ _ __

12,469

73

612

46

218

STATESVILLK AND WESTERN RAILROAD COxMPANY.

365

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE. — Continued.
Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains 3,269

Miles run by freight trains 9,809

Total mileage trains earning revenue * 13,078

Miles run by switching trains 390

Miles run by construction and other trains 468

Grand total train mileage 13,936

Mileage of loaded freight cars— north or east ) i, 461

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west j " '

Mileage of empty freight cars— north or east ) o 073

Mileage of empty freight cat's— south or west J '

Average number of freight cars in train 1.5

Average number of loaded cars in train 1.1

Average number of empty cars in train .4

Average number of tons of freight in train 4.5

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car 5.0

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.
[COMPANY'S MATERIAL EXCLUDED.]

Commodity.

Products of Agriculture:

Grain

Flour

Other mill products
Hay

Tobacco

Fruit and vegetables
Cotton factory products

Products of Animals:

Live stock

Dressed meats

Other packing-house products

Poultry, game and fish

Hides and leather

Products of Mines:

Anthracite coal

Bituminous coal

Stone, sand and other like articles

Products of Forest:

Lumber

Total Freight
Tonnage.

366

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT— Continued.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Reeeiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons. Per Cent.

Manufactures :

7

1

5

24

17
3
5

11
2
7
1

14
437
136

22

31

18

8

5

36

3

9

53

27

458

373

63

25

1

2

52

13

21

237

38

Wines, liquors and beers

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above

Total tonnage— North Carolina

2,307

782

3,089

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line

Repres'ted

by Capital

Stock.

Total

Mileage

Operated.

Rails.

Line in Use.

Iron.

Steel.

Main Line

20.36

20.36
1.05

20.36
105

20.36

21.41 21.41

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

North Carolina— Line represented by capital stock, main line 20.36

Total mileage, excluding trackage rights i 20.36

Rails— Iron 20.36

MILEAGE OWNED.
Total mileage owned (single track)

20.;

STATESVILLE AND WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY

367

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.
New Ties Laid During Year:

7,632

1,288

Oak (first class)

Oak (second class) *

Total 8,920

Average price at distributing point (first class) 30 cts.

Average price at distributing point (second class) 15 cts.

Total cost at distributing point 27 cts.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal- Bitu-
minous.
Tons.

Wood-
Soft
Cords.

Total Fuel,
ConsumediMiles Run
Tons.

Average

Pounds

Consumed

per Mile.

Passenger.. __ _

40
45

7

126

342

12

4

103

216
13

2

3,269

9,809

390

468

63.11

Freight - —

44.04

66.66

8.54

Total _ - _

92

484

334

139,36

47.93

Average cost at distributing point

$ 2 00

$ 1 58

$ 1 69

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.
Trainmen :

Coupling and uncoupling, injured 1

Other Employees :

At stations, injured 1

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

From Statesville to Taylorsville, miles 20.36

Alignment — number of curves 52

Aggregate length of curved line, miles 7.58

Length of straight line, miles 12.78

Profile— length of level line, miles 4.23

Ascending grades— number 44

Sum of ascents, feet 6.53

Aggregate length of ascending grades, miles 10.53

Descending grades— number 34

Sum of descents, feet 3.13

Aggregate length of descending grades, miles 5.60

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Trestles 1

Aggregate length, feet 350

Overhead highway crossings— Trestles 1

Height of lowest above surface of rail 20.3

Gauge of track, four feet nine inches ; 20.36 miles.

368

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The Western North Carolina Railroad was chartered February 15, 1855. Road opened to Old
Fort in 1869 ; to Swannanoa in 1879 ; to Asheville Junction in 1880 ; to Paint Rock, State line, and
a connection with the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad January 28, 1882. The
Ducktown branch was opened to Nantahala River October 1, 1884, and to Jarretts in 1887. Road
extended to Tomotla during 1890. Road completed to Murphy in 1891.

The State's interest in this road was sold to W. J. Best and associates, under Act of the
General Assembly, at special session, year 1880, the State receiving in payment therefor $600,000,
being the amount of disbursements on account of said road, and purchasers to assume a mort-
gage debt of $850,000, together with all floating indebtedness of the road, and also entering in con-
tract to complete the road to Paint Rock and Murphy by a certain stipulated time.

The road was subsequently transferred by W. J. Best, assigns and associates, toT. M. Logan,
W. P. Clyde and A. S. Buford, representing the Richmond and West Point Terminal Company.

The road was subsequently leased to the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company for a
term of 99 years. The purpose of this incorporation was to effect a communication between the
North Carolina road and the Mississippi Valley. This object has now been accomplished.

No time was fixed in the Act for the expiration ©f its corporate powers.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term.

J A Rutherford

November 23, 1892.

C S. Brice --

New York __ _____

November 23, 1892.

W G Oak man

November 23, 1892

J H Parker

November 23, 1892.

Raleigh, N. C. . _

November 23, 1892.

S H Wiley -

Salisbury, N. C _

November 23, 1892.

Frank Coxe

J. W. Cooper

J. E. Rankin

Asheville, N. C

Murphy, N. C

Asheville, N. C

November 23, 1892.
November 23, 1892.
November 23, 1892.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

A. B. Andrews

Frank Coxe_ . __ _ __ _

Raleigh, N. C.

S. P. Erwin

Morganton, N. C.

Other officers same as Richmond and Danville System.

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY 369

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Western North Carolina Railroad— From Salisbury, N. C, to Paint Rock, N. C, 184.80 miles.
Murphy Branch— From Asheville, N. C, to Murphy, N. C, 122.20 miles. Miles of line for each
class of roads named, 307.00 miles.

PROPERTY LEASED.

Western North Carolina Railroad leased to the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company
under deed of lease dated April 30, 1886, for a term of ninety-nine years from and after May 1,
1886. The Western North Carolina Railroad Company assigns to the Richmond and Danville
Railroad Company all debts, dues, claims and demands of every nature which it may have
against any person or corporation whatsoever, the latter company receiving the revenues result-
ing from the operation of the Western North Carolina Railroad during the said demised term,
and applying the same to the payment of operating expenses, maintenance of the organization
of the Western North Carolina Railroad Company, payment on the interest of the bonds of said
company, and turning over any residue of revenue to the Western North Carolina Railroad
Company ; at its option the lessee may advance from time to time such amounts as may be
necessary to make up any deficiency in the current revenues, in which event it shall have a
lien on the subsequent residue of revenue until the amount of such advance shall have been paid.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common— Number of shares authorized 40,000

Par value of shares $ 100 00

Total par value authorized 4,000,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 4,000,000 00

Preferred— Number of shares authorized 40,000

Par value of shares 100 00

Total par value authorized i 4,000,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 4,000,000 00

FUNDED DEBT.
MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.

Class of bond or obligation— First consol. Date of issue, 1884. When due, 1914.

Amount of authorized issue $ 3,856,000 00

Amount issued 3,856,000 00

Amount outstanding *3, 856,000 00

Rate of interest, 6 per cent., payable January and July.

Amount of interest accrued during year ,_ 231,360 00

Amount of interest paid during year 152,400 00

Class of bon d or obligation— Second mortgage. Date of issue, 1884. When due, 1914.

Amount of authorized issue 4,110,000 00

Amount issued 4,110 000 00

Amount outstanding 4,110,000 00

Rate of interest, 6 per cent., payable January and July.

Amount of interest accrued during year None.

Amount of interest paid during year None.

*1,325,000.00 owned by Terminal Company; no interest paid.

24

370 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage bonds— Amount issued .« 7,966,000 00

Amount outstanding ,. 7,966,000 00

Amount of interest accrued during year 231,360 00

Amount of interest paid during year 152,400 00

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.

Due from solvent companies and individuals $ 2,889 99

Balance— Current liabilities 1,711,276 33

Total $1,71-1,166 32

LIABILITIES.

Net traffic balances due to other companies, June 30, 1892 $ 1,705,879 78

Matured interest coupons unpaid, June 30, 1892 8,286 54

Total 1 1,714,166 32

RECAPITULATION.

FOR MILEAGE OWNED.
Capital Stock :

Total amount outstanding $8,000,000 00

Amount per mile of road— 307.47 miles 26,058 00

Bonds :

Total amount outstanding 7,966,000 00

Amount per mile of road— 307.47 miles 25,974 88

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Construction :

Right-of-way .$ 119 75

Other real estate 500 00

Grading and bridge and culvert masonry 27,804 83

Bridges and trestles 6,972 31

Rails 242 66

Ties 160 97

Buildings, furniture and fixtures 6,863 07

Engineering expenses 1,882 27

Discount on securities sold for construction 2,704 16

Telegraph line 79 44

Sidings and yard extensions 357 77

Other items 1,132 41

Total construction $ 48,819 64

Equipment:

Locomotives $ 412 88

Grand total cost construction, equipment, etc $49,232 52

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY.

;7i

INCOME ACCOUNT.
FOR ROADS MAKING OPERATING REPORTS.

$

992,218 79
629,104 40

$

363 114 39

Deductions from Income:

Interest on funded debt accrued ___ _ __ ._

ft

231,360 00

Interest on interest-bearing current liabilities accrued

53,469 47

Taxes

21,192 65

m

Other deductions _ _ . __.

55,150 05

ft

361,172 17

Deficit

ft

1,942 22

Deficit from Operations of Year ending June 30, 1892_ _________

ft

1,942 22.

Deficit on June 30, 1891 [from "General Balance Sheet," 1891
Report) ________ __ _ __ _ _ _.

951,809 90

Deficit on June 30, 1892 [for entry on "General Balance Sheeet,"]

ft

949,867 68

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Total
Receipts.

Actual
Earnings.

Passenger :
Passenger revenue

Total passenger revenue _ __ _ _ __ _

ft 275,498 13
ft 669,512 42

ft

275,498 13
26,744 82
12,497 09

Mail

ft

314,740 04

Freight:
Freight revenue ... _____ _ _

ft
ft

ft

ft
ft

Total freight revenue _ _ __

669 512 42

Total freight earnings... __ _ _

659,512 42
984,252 46

7,966 33

Total passenger and freight earnings ___ _

Other Earnings from Operation:
Other sources _ _

Total other earnings. _ _. _ _ __

7,966 33
992,218,79

Total gross earnings from operation— North Carolina

372

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

Repairs of roadway

Renewals of ties

Repairs of bridges and culverts

Chargeable to Chargeable to
Passenger Freight Total.

Traffic. Traffic.

Repairs of fences, road-crossings, signs and cattle j
guards l -

Repairs of buildings

Repairs of telegraph

Other expenses

Total

Maintenance of Equipment:
Repairs and renewals of locomotives __
Repairs and renewals of passenger cars

Repairs and renewals of freight cars

Shop machinery, tools, etc

Other expenses

Total

Conducting Transportation :

$ 32,817 87 '
4,626 23 |
13,698 21

700 71

4.232 99 |

450 34

3,160 39 i

j.

$ 59,716 74

$ 10,752 09
12,114 66 ;

$ 49,315 44
6,280 02
19,059 18

1,011 72

6,171 13

498 02

4,198 74

5,534 25

82,133 31
10,906 25
32,757 39

1,742 43

10,404 12

948 36

7,359 13

$ 146,250 99

297 17

5,061 96

24,788 05
793 63

21,172 59
684 06

12,447 51

$ 28,225 88

Wages of enginemen, firemen and roundhouse-
men

,835 84

Fuel for locomotives

Water-supply for locomotives

All other supplies for locomotives

Wages of other trainmen

All other train supplies

Wages of switchmen, flagmen and watchmen.

Expense of telegraph, including train dispatchers
and operators

Wages of station agents, clerks, and laborers

Station supplies

Car mileage— balance

Loss and damage

Injuries to persons

Other expenses

Total

$ 21,472 88

, 19,081 97 |

1,524 95 j

1,378 50 |
11,687 10

1,500 00 |

1,702 30 |

9,851 10 !

12,779 62
681 83

10,068 77
6,324 70
5,381 65
4,505 79

$ 107,?

16

$ 42,149 34
46,615 67
4,040 24
3,051 56
33,377 09
1,348 39
2,203 03

13,520 90

32,950 09

1,333 43

29,991 93

7,301 71

9,067 38

1,336 80

$ 228,287 56

$ 35,540 14

12,908 29

21,172 59

931 23

17,509 47

* 88,061 72

$ 63,622 22
65,697 64
5,465 19
4,427 06
45,064 19
2,848 39
3,905 33

23,372 00
45,729 71

2,015 26
40,060 70
13,626 41
14,449 03

5,842 59

$ 336,225 72

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY.

373

OPERATING EXPENSES -Continued.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

General Expenses:

Salaries of officers $

Salaries ot clerks

General office expenses and supplies

Agencies, including salaries and rent

Advertising

Insurance

Expense of traffic associations

Legal expenses

Stationery and printing

Other general expenses _.

Total

Recapitulation of Expenses:

Maintenance of way and structures

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

General expenses

Grand total

7,141 55

4,542 86

233 43

4,550 35

2,122 67

452 64

205 32

3,679 35

3,304 78

1,182 80

27,414 75

59,716 74
28,225 88
107,938 16
27,415 75

$ 223,296 r,;;

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

$ 9,790 26

6,373 41

339 72

1,886 77

60 26

1,385 22

308 00

5,173 20

4,146 73

1,686 65

$ 31,150 22

$ 86,534 25

59,835 84

228,287 56

31,150 22

$ 405,807 87

Total.

16,931 81
10,916 27
573 15
6,437 12
2,182 93
1,837 86
513 32
8,852 55
7,451 51
2,869 45

$ 58,565 97

146,250 99
88,061 72

336,225 72
58,565 97

,104 40

Percentage of expenses to earnings— entire line, 63.40.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.

Assets.

June 30, 1892.

Year Ending June 30, 1892.

Total.

Total.

Increase.

Decrease.

$ 16,675,084 46
2,889 99

951,809 90

$ 16,724,316 98

2,889 99

3,091 67

949,867 68

$ 49,232 52
3,091 67

Cash and Current Assets

Other Assets — Sundries

Profit and Loss _ __

$ 1,942 22

Grand Total.

$ 17,629,784 35

$ 17,680,166 32

$ 50,381 97

Liabilities.
Capital Stock

$ 8,000,000 00
7,910,000 00
1,719,784 35

$ 8,000,000 00
7,966,000 00
1,714,166 32

$ 50,000 00

$ 5,618 03

Grand Total .

$ 17,629,784 35

% 17,680,166 32

$ 50,381 97

374

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation— First consol. What road mortgaged— From Salisbury to Paint
Rock and branches, 307.47 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, $25,947 88. What equip-
ment mortgaged— All. What income mortgaged— All. What securities mortgaged— none.

Class of bond or obligation— Second mortgage. What road mortgaged— From Salisbury to
Paint Rock and branches, 307.47 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, $25,947 88. What
equipment mortgaged— All. What income mortgaged— All. What securities mortgaged— None.

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

General officers

General office clerks

Station agents

Other station men

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Machinists

Carpenters

Other shopmen

Section foremen

Other trackmen

Switchmen, flagmen and watchmen

Telegraph operators and dispatchers

All other employees and laborers :

Total (including "General Officers ")— N. C.~

Less " General Officers "

Total (excluding "General Officers ")-N. C-

DlSTRIBUTION OF ABOVE:

General administration

Maintenance of way and structures

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

Total (including "General Officers ")— N. C. —
Less "General Officers"

Total (excluding " General Officers")— N. C. .

Total
Number. No. Days
Worked

14
219
39
88
34
32
25
78
8
48
45
43
219
20
29
71

1,012
14

5,110

65,840

14,235

27,964

9,948

8,693

8,097

25,194

3,246

14,420

24,887

13,459

68,544

7,300

10,530

22,205

329,672
5,110

324,562

233
296

87

70,950
92,905
37,775
119,264

1,012
14

29,672
5,110

998 324,562

Total

Yeariy Com

pensation.

$ 16,931 81
10,916 27
19,732 00
16,620 01
39,546 95
15,869 83
23,833 80
26,705 84

7,598 60
23,113 82
28,687 46
21,208 00
50,658 48

6,129 20
18,200 19
15,025 55

$340,777 81
16,931 81

$323,846 00

$ 27,848 08
87,847 81
50,690 70
174,391 22

$340,777 81
16,931 81

$323,846 00

Average

Daily

Com'nsa'n

3 31

16
1 38

59
3 98

1 83

2 94

1 06

2 34
1 60
1 11
1 57

74

84

1 73

1 03
3 31

94
1 34
1 46

1 03
3 31

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY.

375

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Column for Ton-
nage, number
Passengers, number

Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Dollars.

Cts.

Mills

Passenger Traffic:
Number of passengers carried earning revenue

216,665

9,415,356

43.46

Number of passengers carried one mile _

Average distance carried

Total passenger revenue ____ ._.

275,498
1

13

27

3

2

4

64

16

Average amount received from each passenger

Average receipts per passenger per mile

153
033
371

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile

Total passenger earnings.- . ___ _

314,740

1,023

1

—

Passenger earnings per mile of road. _

471
102

Passenger earnings per train mile _ .

Freight Traffic:
Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue

407,191

34,626,166

8.50

Number of tons carried one mile

Average distance haul of one ton _ ...

__ _ __

Total freight ievenue._ _ __ __

669,512
1

42
64
1
1
42
48
52

55
75
46
13
79
32
40
6

Average amount received for each ton of freight

*

444
933
171

Average receipts per ton per mile

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile .

Total freight earnings— _ . .

669,512

2,177

1

945,010

3,076
984,252

3,201
992,218

3,230
629,104

2,046

Freight earnings per mile of road _ _ -

860
947

Freight earnings per train mile . .

Passenger and Freight:
Passenger and freight revenue _ _ .

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road._ _

724

Passenger and freight earnings. _ _

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road

331

Gross earnings from operation _ _

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road

780

Expenses _ . .. __. _

Expenses per mile of road. __ __ _________

758

376 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT AND TRAIN MILEAGE -Continued.

Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains 271,088

Miles run by freight trains 437,781

Total mileage trains earning revenue 708,829

Miles run by switching trains 139,033

Miles run by construction and other trains 65,046

Grand total train mileage 912,908

Mileage of loaded freight cars— North or east ) o 407 4fio

Mileage of loaded freight cars— South or west j *»,««,«»

Mileage of empty freight cars— North or east | , 729 014

Mileage of empty freight cars-South or west} ' '

Average number of freight cars in train 11.9

Average number of loaded cars in train 7.9

Average number of empty cars in train . .4

Average number of tons of freight in train 78.5

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car 9.8

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY

377

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.
COMPANY'S MATERIAL EXCLUDED.

Commodity.

Products of Agriculture:

Grain

Flour

Other mill products

Hay

Tobacco

Cotton

Fruit and vegetables

Cotton factory products

Products of Animals:

Live stock

Dressed meats

Other packing-house products

Poultry, game and fish .

Wool

Hides and leather

Products of Mines:

Anthracite coal

Bituminous coal

Coke

Ores

Stone, sand and other like articles

Products of Forest:
Lumber

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

iReceiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Whole Tons. Whole Tons.

3,107
4,680
1,183

586
5,914
2,276
1,567
2,048

3,093
942

4,268

16

288

15,245
23

4,480
4,113

50,800

18,450
22,510
8,431
2,554
1,743
5,513
1,804
3,915

4,752

5,945

2,947

69

218
980

1,142

98,302

116

5,507

6,456

22,208

Total
Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

21,557

27,180

9,614

3,140

7,657
7,789
3,371
5,963

7,845
6,887
7,215
138
234
1,268

1,833
113,547

10.569

378

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT— Continued.

Commodity.

Manufactures :

Petroleum and other oils

Sugar

Naval stores

Iron, pig and bloom

Iron and steel rails

Other castings and machinery

Bar and sheet metal

Cement, brick and lime

Agricultural implements

Wagons, carriages, tools, etc

Wines, liquors and beers

Household goods and furniture

Fertilizers

Merchandise

Miscellaneous :
Other commodities not mentioned above.
Total tonnage— North Carolina

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Whole Tons.

417
95
4

278
26

2,702
118
610

- 618

1,330
998

9,821

9,235

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Whole Tons.

133,787

1,744
1,868
1,573
1,021
1,651
4,456
1,029
5,877
388
1,560
1,244
2,739
6,535
13,612

14,545

Total
Freight
Toannge.

Whole Tons.

2,161
1,963

1,577
1,299
1,677
5,794
1,837
8,579
506
2,170
1,862
4,069
7,533
23,433

23,780

273,404

407,191

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY.

379

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Item.

Total
Number
at end of

1 Equipment
Equipment Fitted Fitted with
with Train Brake. Automatic
Coupler.

Year.

No.

Kind.

No.

Kind.

Locomotives :

1
11

1
11

Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Westinghouse

WTestinghouse

1

Jaimey.

12
3

12
3

1

3

Janney.

Janney.
Janney.
Janney.
Janney.

Cars in Passenger Service :

3 3

3 3

4 4

Westinghouse 3
Westinghouse 3
Westinghouse 4
Westinghouse 13

Combination passenger cars

Total _ ._ -._ _ _.- . -. .-

13

18
9
6

75

13

Janney.

Cars in Freight Service:

Westinghouse

1

2

7

Janney.

Janney.

Janney.

Total -_ -

108

14
15

10

Janney.

Cars in Company's Service :

Total— .

29

150

13

23

Janney.

Grand total cars _ .

150

13

Westinghouse I 23

Janney.

380

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line Represented
by Capital Stock.

Total

Mileage

Operated.

New
Line
Con-
str'ct'd
during
Year.

Rails.

Line in Use.

Iron.

Main Line

Branches
and Spurs.

Steel.

184.80
20.51

122.2
3.38

307.00

23.87

5.62
1.52

97.1

23.87

209.90

Total mileage operated (all tracks) -

205.31

125.56

330.87

7.11

120.97

209.90

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

North Carolina— Line represented by capital stock, main line 184.80

Branches and spurs 122.2

New line constructed during year 5.62

Total mileage, excluding trackage rights 307.00

Rails -Iron 97.1

Steel 209.90

MILEAGE OWNED.

North Carolina— Line represented by capital stock, main line 184.80

Branches and spurs 122.2

Total mileage, excluding trackage rights 307.00

Rails— Iron 97.1

Steel 209.0

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.

New Ties Laid During Year:

Oak (first class) 56,651

Average price at distributing point (first class) 29.2 cts.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal -Bitu-

minous.

Tons.

Wood— Soft.
Cords.

Total Fuel

Consumed

Tons.

Miles Run

Average

Pounds

Consumed

per Mile.

8,779

22,020

1,620

1,778

260

361

50

76

8,909

22,200

1,645

1,816

248,818

333,863

131,840

47,818

71 61

132.98

24 39

75.95

Total

34,197

747

34,570

765,339

90.33

Average cost at distributing point __

$ 1.94

$ 1.59

$ 1.93

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY. dbl

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.

Trainmen :

Killed. Injured.

Coupling and uncoupling 3 11

Falling from trains and engines 1 20

Collisions 5

Derailments 11 13

Other train accidents 5

At highway crossings 1

Other causes 15

Total 16 69

Other Employees :

Killed. Injured.

At stations 3

Other causes 1 20

Total 1 23

Total number killed, 17. Total numer injured, 92.
Passengers :

Killed. Injured.

Derailments 17 27

Other causes 2

Total 19 27

Trespassing :

Killed. Injured.

Other causes 3 10

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

From Paint Rock to Salisbury, miles ' 185.27

Profile— Length of level line, miles 18.65

Ascending grades— Number 229

Sum of ascents, feet ' 4,109.03

Aggregate length of ascending grades, miles 76.60

Descending grades— Number 300

Sum of descents, feet 3,602.26

Aggregate length of descending grades, miles 90.00

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Item.

Number.

Aggregate
Length.

Minimum
Length.

Maximum
Length.

Feet.

Inches.

Feet.

Feet.

Bridges:

Stone

11

1,319

70

265

Iron

9

1,174

30

450

Wooden

16

2,707

50

520

Total

36

5,200

30

520

Trestles _____

190

2,496

2

10

1,731

Tunnels

10

534

5

89

1,810

Overhead highway crossings— trestles, 14 ; height of lowest above surface of rail, 18 feet
6 inches. Tunnels, 10 ; height of lowest above surface of rail, 15 feet 8 inches.
Gauge of track, four feet nine inches; 307 miles.

382

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

YADKIN RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The Yadkin Railroad was completed to Norwood, N. C, May 29, 1891. The road is opera-
ted by the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

This Company was chartered the 5th day of April, 1871, for the purpose of establishing com-
munication from Salisbury to points on the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad
and the Cheraw and Salisbury Railroad, respectively, at or near Wadesboro. Charter amended
1872, 1879 and 1887.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

J. S. Henderson

L. W. Coleman

S. H. Wiley

S. J. Pemberton

S. H. Hearne

D. N. Bennett

Wm. Smithdeal

A. B. Andrews

Salisbury, N. C _
Rockford, N. C _.
Rockford, N. C-.
Albemarle, N. C
Albemarle, N. C
Albemarle, N. C
Salisbury, N. C _

Date of
Expiration of Term.

December, 1892.
December, 1892.
December, 1892.
December, 1892.
December, 1892.
December, 1892.
December, 1892.

Raleigh, N. C | December,

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

A. B. Andrews

A. H. Boyden. ..

Raleigh, N. C.

Secretary

Treasurer

Assistant Secretary

Salisbury, N. C.
Washington, D. C.
Raleigh, N. C.

J. W. Hall

H. W. Miller

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Yadkin Railroad— From Salisbury, N. C, to Norwood, N. C; miles, 41.15.

PROPERTY LEASED.

Yadkin Railroal operated by the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company, which Com-
pany receives all revenues, tolls, etc., and accounts therefor are rendered to Yadkin Railroad.

YADKIN RAILROAD COMPANY

383

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common— Number of shares authorized 12,500 00

Par value of shares $ 50 00

Total par value authorized 625,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 625,000 00

FUNDED DEBT.

MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.
Class of bond or obligation, First mortgage. Date of issue, 1890. When due, 1930.

Amount of authorized issue $ 615,000 00

Amount issued 615,000 00

Amount outstanding 615,000 00

Rate of interest, 6 per cent., payable August and October.

Amount of interest accrued during year 36,900 00

Amount of interest paid during year None.

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage Bonds— Amount issued § 615,000 00

Amount outstanding 615,000 00

Amount of interest accrued during year 36,900 00

Amount of interest paid during year None.

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.
Balance— Current Liabilities $ 52,915

LIABILITIES.

Net traffic balances due to other companies, June 30, 1892.

.1 52,945 27

RECAPITULATION.

FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Capital, Stock :

Total amount outstanding .§ 625,000 00

Apportionment to railroads All.

Amount per mile of road — 11.15 miles; amount 15,243 00

Bonds:

Total amount outstanding 615,000 00

Apportionment to railroads All.

Amount per mile of road— 41.15 miles; amount 15,000 00

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTL.
Construction— Sidings and yard extensions $ 1S5 75

384

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

INCOME ACCOUNT.

$ 26,273 30
22,563 93

$

Less Operating Expenses

Income from Operation

$ 36,900 00
1,035 18

64 77

3,709 37

Deductions from Income :
Interest on Funded Debt Accrued

$

Other Deductions

37,999 95

Deficit. __

9

34,290 58

June 30,
Balance

1892. .

Deficit from Operations of Year ending
Deficit on June 30, 1891, [From "General

.9

34,290 58

Sheet,'

1891

18,468 94

Deficit on June 30, 1892, [For entry on " General Balance

$

52,759 52

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Passengek :

Passenger Revenue

Total Passenger Revenue

Mail

Express

Total Passenger Earnings

Freight:

Freight Revenue

Total Freight Revenue

Total Freight Earnings

Total Passenger and Freight Earnings

Other Earnings from Operation :

Other sources

Total other earnings

Total Gross Earnings from Operation— N. C

Total Receipts

9,550 55

f 14,

07

Actual
Earnings

$

9,550 55

1,980 96

318 62

$

11,850 13

$ 14,298 07
$ 14,298 07

$ 26,148 20

125 10

125 10

$ 26,273 30

YADKIN RAILROAD COMPANY.

385

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Maintenance of Way and Structures;

Repairs of roadway

Renewals of ties

Repairs of bridges and culverts

Repairs of fences, road-crossings, signs, and
cattle-guards

Repairs of buildings

Other expenses

Total

Maintenance of Equipment:

Repairs and renewals of locomotives

Repairs and renewals of passenger cars

Repairs and renewals of freight cars

Other expenses

Total

Conducting Transportation:

Wages of enginemen, firemen and roundhouse-
men

Fuel for locomotives

Water-supply for locomotives

All other supplies for locomotives

Wages of other trainmen

All other train supplies

Wages of switchmen, flagmen and watchmen..

Expense of telegraph, including train dis-
patchers and operators

Wages of station agents, clerks and laborers

Station supplies

Car mileage— balance

Loss and damage

Injuries to persons

Other expenses

Total i $

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

Total.

$ 2,682 13

g 4,046 50

$ 6,728 63

45 39

65 31

110 70

133 11

199 66

S32 77

13 76

18 90

32 W

141 28

199 39

340 67

23 22

33 60

56 82

$ 3,038 39

$ 4,563 36

$ 7,602 25

$ 88 83

$ 164 96

$ 253 79

108 87

7 04

115 91

318 64

318 64

473 50

826 85

1,300 35

$ 671 20

$ 1,317 49

$ 1,988 69

$ 398 75

$ 1,078 10

$ 1,476 85

367 77

948 C8

1,315 85

90 42

183 58

274 00

25 62

50 00

75 62

484 92

1,690 85

2,175 77

20 97

22 77

43 74

13 79

19 85

33 64

486 64

719 81

1,206 45

776 82

2,313 54

3,090 36

54 13

97 17

151 30

564 10

1,002 85

1,566 95

2 85

32 04

34 89

3 37

4 85

8 22

38 39

57 58

95 97

$ 3,328 54

$ 8,221 07

$ 11,549 61

25

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

Chargeable to Chargeable to

Passenger Freight

Traffic. Traffic.

General, Expenses :

Salaries of officers

Salaries of clerks

General office expenses and supplies

Agencies, including Salaries and Rent

Insurance

Legal expenses

Stationery and printing

Other general expenses

Total j $

Operating Expenses :

Maintenance of way and structures ! $

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation j

General expenses |

Grand Total

$ 254 10

73 00

3 27

5 20

9 99

62 17

154 18

21 71

306 73
109 49

4 91

5 19
52 43
93 25

232 43
35 33

839 76

Total.

$ 560 83
182 49
8 18
10 39
62 42
155 42
386 61
57 04

1,423 38

3,038 89
671 20

3,328 54
583 62

$ 7,622 25

$ 4,563 36

1,317 49

8,221 07

839 76

$ 14,941

5

7,602 25

1,988 69

11,549 61

1,423 33

9

22,563 93

Percentage of expenses to earnings— Entire line, 85.88.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.

Assets.

Year Ending

June 30, 1892.

Total.

Total.

Increase.

$ 1,240,000 00
18,468 94

$ 1,240,185 75

52,759 52

$ 1,292,945 27

$

185 75

34,290 58

$ 1,258,468 94

$

34,476 33

Liabilities.
Capital stock

Funded debt -

I 625,000 00

615,000 00

18,468 94

f 625,000 00
615,000 00
52,945 27

$

Current liabilities

Grand Total _. _ :._ -

34,476 33

$ 1,258,468 94

$ 1,292,945 27

S

34,476 33

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation — First mortgage. What road mortgaged— From Norwood to
Salisbury, 41.15 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, $15,000.00. What equipment mort-
gaged—All. What income mortgaged— All. What securities mortgaged— None.

YADKIN RAILROAD COMPANY.

387

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

Total Total j Average

Number. No. Days Yearly Com- Daily

Worked | pensation. Compen'n

General officers

General office clerks

Station agents

Other station men

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Section foremen

Other trackmen

Telegraph operators and dispatchers

All other employees and laborers

Total (including "general officers")— N. C.

Less "general officers"

Total (excluding "general officers'')— N. C.
Distribution of Above:

General administration

Maintenance of way and structures

Conducting transportation

Total (including "general officers")— N. C.

Less "general officers"

Total (excluding "general officers")— N. C.

14
220
6
4
1
1
1
3
4

17
2

29
302

14

234

21

47

302

14

288

5,110
65,893

2,196

1,256

313

365

366

1,098

1,464

5,338

732

9,092

93,223

5,110

88,113

71,003
6,802
15,418
93,223
5,110

$ 560 83

182 49

2,538 44

712 97

1,026 25

456 25

990 96

1,184 81

1,920 00

4,691 79

1,015 24

229 18

$ 15,509 21

560 83

§ 14,948 38

Ki

$ 743 32
6,611 79
8,154 10

$ 15,509 21
560 83

5,113 i $ 14,948 3S

1 15

57

3 25

1 25

2 71
1 08
1 31

88

1 39

02

L6

$ 16

10

$ 16

388

BOAED OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

Column for Ton-
nage, number Pas-
sengers, number
Trains, Mileage.
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Dollars.

Cts.

Mills

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue :_

16,548

Number of passengers carried one mile. _ _ .

312,775
18.90

Average distance carried - _ _ _ _

Total passenger revenue _ _ _ _ _ .

9,550

55

Average amount received from each passenger

57

714

Average receipts per passenger per mile— _ .._

3

053

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile

2

440

Total passenger earnings _ __

11,850

287

13

Passenger earnings per mile of road. . .

97

399

Passenger earnings per train mile. _ __

1

82

491

Freight Traffic:

Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue

23,022

440,150

19.12

Number of tons carried one mile_ — _

Average distance haul of one ton. _ _

14,298

62

106

3

248

_______

3

394

14,298

7

347

46

221

Freight earnings per ti'ain mile

73

323

Passenger and Freight:

. 23,848
579

62

55

334

26,148
635

20

4S

620

26,273

30

638

47

630

22,563

93

548

33

365

YADKIN RAILROAD COMPANY.

389

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.— Continued.
Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains 6,499

Miles run by freight trains 19,500

Total mileage trains earning revenue 25,999

Grand total train mileage 29,381

Mileage of loaded freight cars— north or east ) « Rfu

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west $ oo,m*

Mileage of empty freight cars— north or east \ 9, „,-,

Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west} ^Moi

Average number of freight cars in train 4.1

Average number of loaded cars in train 2.8

Average number of empty cars in train 1.3

Average number of tons of freight in train 22.14

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car 7.8

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.
COMPANY'S MATERIAL EXCLUDED.

Commodity.

Products of Agriculture:

Grain

Flour

Other mill products

Hay

Tobacco

Cotton

Fruits and vegetables

Cotton factory products

Products of Animals:

Live stock

Dressed meats

Other packing-house products

Poultry, game, and fish

Wool

Hides and leather

Products of Mines:

Anthracite coal

Bituminous coal

Ores

Stone, sand, and other like articles.

Products of Forest:

Lumber

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Whole Tons.

84
28
17
55
8

568
64

240

23
19
31
16
1
1

1

11

36

5,706

5,419

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

other Carriers.

Whole Tons.

64

203

23

12

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons. PerCent.

124

65

148

231

40

55

26

579

112

278

35

19
77
19
1
14

3
11

5,484

390

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.— Continued.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

other Carriers.

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

PerCent.

Manufactures :

Petroleum and other oils

38

11

239

6

120

3

136

6

17

12

86

33

1,223

6,585

42
56

80

67

239

169
12

155
22
29
19

113

748
1,496

6,869

Sugar

Naval stores

Iron and steel rails. __ _

Other castings and machinery

Bar and sheet metal _ _

49
9
19
16

12
7

27
715
273

284

Cement, brick, and lime _ . ___

Agricultural implements . _

Wagons, carriages, tools, etc..

Wines, liquors, and beers _ _ ._

Household goods and furniture _

Fertilizers _ _ __ __ _

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above

Total tonnage— North Carolina

20,843

2,179

23,022

MILEAGE.

Line Repre-
sented by
Capital Stock.

Total
Mileage
Operated.

Rails.

Line in Use.

Iron,

Main Line.

Steel.

41.15
3.60

41.15
3.60

2.70

41.15

Miles of yard track and sidings . _ _

.90

44.75

44.75

2.70

42.05

MILEAGE OPERATED.

North Carolina— Main line 41,15

Total mileage, excluding trackage rights 41.15

Rails-Steel 41.15

YADKIN RAILROAD COMPANY

391

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal-
Bitumi-
nous.
Tons.

Wood-
Soft.
Cords.

1
Total FueL Mil
Consum'd. ^,V®S
Tons. Run-

Average

Pounds

Consum'd

per Mile.

Passenger _ _ _ _ .

165
454

1
9

166

458

6,499")
19,500 I

51.08

Freight _ _ _ __ —

Switching __ __ .

3,382 J

40.03

Total - —

619

10 624

29,381 42.47

Average cost at distributing point

$ 2 00

•

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Bridges :

Combination 2

Aggregate length, feet 150

Minimum length, feet 1 75

Maximum length, feet 75

Trestles : 17

Aggregate length 1,537.10

Minimum length 25

Maximum length 400

Gauge of track four feet nine inches ; miles, 41.15.

392

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

ABERDEEN AND WEST END RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTOKY.

The Aberdeen and West End Railroad Company was chartered February, 1889; organized
October 21, J 889.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

A. F. Page

Neill A. McKeithen

Robert N. Page

Neill Leach

Henry A. Page

D. A. McDonald

Junius R. Page

Post-Office Address.

Aberdeen, N. C
Aberdeen, N. C
Aberdeen, N. C
Candor, N. C __
Aberdeen, N. C
Carthage, N. C
Aberdeen, N. C

Date of
Expiration of Term.

October, 1892
October, 1892,
October, 1892,
October, 1892
October, 1892
October, 1892.
October, 1892

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

A. F. Page .

A. F. Page

Robert N. Page. __ .

J. W. Phillips

Aberdeen, N. C.

General Superintendent

General Freight and Ticket Agent—

FUNDED DEBT.

MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.
Class of bond or obligation— Bond. Date of issue, January, 1890. When due, January, 1910

Amount of authorized issue, per mile $ 2,000 00

Amount issued 50,000 00

Amount outstanding 50,000 00

Cash realized on amount issued . 46,800 00

Rate of interest, 6 per cent. When payable, January and July each year.

Amount interest accrued during year 3,000 00

Amount paid during year 3,000 00

EQUIPMENT TRUST OBLIGATIONS.

Equipment Notes, Series "A." Date of issue, June, 1890. Term, three years. Number of
payments, thirty-six. Equipment covered— 50 flat cars.

These are paid monthly, and have been paid as fast as due ; twelve notes of $420 each now
outstanding.

ABERDEEN AND WEST END RAILROAD COMPANY.

393

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Amount Issued.

Amount
Outstanding.

Interest.

Class of Debt.

Amount

Accrued During

Year.

Amount Paid
During Year.

Mortgage bonds

9 50,000 00
15,120 00

$ 50,000 00
5,010 00

$ 3,000 00
5,010 00

$ 3,000 00

Miscellaneous obligations

5,040 00

Total— .

$ 65,120 00

$ 55,040 00

$ 8,040 00

$ 8,040 00

1

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Item.

Construction :

Right-of-way

Grading and bridge and culvert masonry-
Bridges and trestles

Rails

Ties

Other superstructure

Shop machinery and tools

Engineering expenses

Interest during construction

Discount on securities sold for construction
Total construction

Equipment :

Locomotives

Passenger cars

Freight cars

Other cars of all classes

Floating equipment

Total equipment

Grand total cost construction, equipment, etc.

EXPENDITURES DURING YEAR.

Not Included in Operating
Expenses.

Total Cost to
June 30, 1892.

Charged to

Income

Account as

Permanent

Improvements.

Charged to

Construction or

Equipment.

$ 100 00

20,000 00

500 00

65,000 00

8,150 00

1,500 00

$ 1,000 00

300 00

3,200 00

3,200 00

-

$ 101,950 00

$ 1,000 00

$ 16,500 00

2,000 00

$ 500 00

2,000 00

1,000 00

5,040 00

5,040 00

& 26,540 00

$ 5,540 00

$ 128,490 00

$ 1,000 00

$ 5,540 00

Total cost construction, equipment, etc.— $135,030.

394

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Total Receipts.

Actual

Earnings.

Passenger :

Passenger revenue _ __ __

$ 1,720 00

$

Total passenger revenue. ______ _ _ _ .

$ 44,226 81

1,720 00

Mail _ _ ______

1,085 12

Total passenger earnings .. .

$

2 805 12

Freight :

Total freight revenue _ __ _ __ __

-

44,226 81

Total passenger and freight earnings _ _ .

$

47,031 93

Other Earnings from Operation :
Car mileage — balance __ _________

$

1,440 41

Total gross earnings from operation— N. C

$

48,472 34

Total gross earnings from operation— entire line

$

48,472 34

STOCKS OWNED.

Total par value, $88,300, by A. F. Page.

ABERDEEN AND WEST END RAILROAD COMPANY.

395

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable to
Freight
Traffic.

Total.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

$ 3,280 00

675 00

75 00

Total

$ 4,030 00 $ 4,030 00

Maintenance of Equipment :

$ 425 00

$ 600 00

540 00

1,000 00

Total

S 600 00

$ 1,965 00

$ 2,565 00

Conducting Transportation :
Wages of enginemen, firemen and round-house-

$ 2,400 00

eoo oo

300 00
160 00

5,162 00

1,945 00

416 00

175 00

Total _ _

$ 11,458 00

$ 11,458 00

General Expenses :

$ 4,800 00
300 00

20 00
100 00

90 00

Total — ._ .

$ 5,310 00

Recapitulation of Expenses :
Maintenance of way and structures __ _ . ____

$ 4,030 00

Maintenance of equipment

2,565 00

Conducting transportation __ _______

11,458 00

Genera] expenses _

5,310 00

Grand total ___

$ 23,363 00

396

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

Number.

Total
No. Days
Worked.

Total
Yearly Com-
pensation.

President _.

1

1

4

3

3

2
30

11,240

1,930

930

620

7,000

$ 1,800 00

Superintendent

Treasurer. _. _ _ _. __ . _ _

1,000 60
1,000 00

Freight agent _

1,000 00
1,945 00

Enginemen

Firemen __ _ __ ______________ __..

1,440 00
720 00

Section foremen . _ . __ . _

770 00

All other employees and laborers

4,672 00

Total (excluding " general officers ") — N. C. _ _ _

44

$ 14,347 00

CAPE FEAR AND YADKIN VALLEY RAILWAY COMPANY

397

CAPE FEAR AND YADKIN VALLEY RAILWAY COMPANY.

HISTORY.

Organized April 2, 1879, under laws of the State of North Carolina, Act 25th February, 1879.

In the year 1833 a charter was obtained and the ground broken for the building of the Cape
Fear, Yadkin and Pee Dee Railroad ; but it was met by many difficulties, and being regarded as
a doubtful experiment, the work was abandoned.

The Western Railroad Company was chartered by the General Assembly of the State of
North Carolina December 24, 1852, and the Mt. Airy Railroad Company was chartered April 4,
1871 (amended February 28, 1877, also February 11, 1879), consolidated under the name of the Cape
Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway Company by Act of the Assembly, and ratified the 25th day
of February, 1879, amended the 26th day of March, 1880, and February 27, 1883.

The consolidation as above stated was em cted in general meeting of the stockholders of the
Western Railroad Company, held in Fayetteville, N. C, April 3, 1879.

Name of the original corporation, the Western Railroad Company, reorganized as the Cape
Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad Company, under Act of the General Assembly, February 27,
1883, and consolidated with the Mt. Airy Railroad Company under the name of the Cape Fear
and Yadkin Valley Railway Company, for the purpose of extension.

The road was built from Fayetteville to Egypt, forty-three miles, in 1860, and extended from
Egypt to Gulf, four miles, in March, 1879. Road opened between Gulf and Greensboro, June 19,
1884; from Fayetteville south to Maxton, August 1, 1884, and through from Greensboro via Fay-
etteville to Bennettsville, S. C, including the leased South Carolina Pacific Railway, on Decem-
ber 5, 1884.

Road opened from Greensboro to State line December 15, 1884, and extended from Greens-
boro to Belew's Creek, and branch built from Factory Junction to Millboro in 1886. In 1887 the
main line was extended from Belew's Creek to Pilot Mountain, and in 1888 from Pilot Mountain
to Mount Airy. The Madison branch was opened in December, 1888. An extension of the main
line from Fayetteville to Wilmington, eighty-two miles, was opened February 17, 1890. The
road is gi-aded four miles beyond Mt. Airy to the State line, where a connection with the Nor-
folk and Western is proposed.

The corporate powers granted to this company by the Act of the General Assembly of the
24th day of December, 1852, were to continue until the year 1900.

By Acts of the General Assembly, sessions 1879 and 1883, the State surrendered its interest in
the road to a company of private citizens, and furnished convicts for the completion of the road
(and branches) to the Virginia State line.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term.

K. M. Murchison _ _ _

New York, N. Y.

October 1892

Charles P. Stokes _

Richmond, Va.

October, 1892

J. E. Gilmer _ _ _

Winston, N. C. _ - . ._

October 1892

W. A. Moore

W. A. Lash

Mt, Airy, N. C

Greensboro, N. C

Leaksvllle, N. C. _

October, 1892.
October 1892

J. Turner Morehead _ ._ ._

October, 1892.

October 1892

/
D. W. C. Benbow _

Greensboro, N. C. __

October 1892

Robert T. Gray __

Raleigh, N. C. _

October 1892

Fayetteville N C.

October 1892

E. J. Lilly

Fayetteville, N. C.

October, 1892

George W. Williams— _

Wilmington, N. C. ________

October, 1892

398

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

President W. A. Lash

Secretary John M. Rose

Treasurer James R. Williams .

I
Attorney, or General Counsel George M. Rose

Auditor Robert W. Bidgood.

General Manager J. W. Fry

Chief Engineer < H. L. Fry

General Freight Agent ! W. E. Kyle

General Passenger Agent ' W. E. Kyle

Location of Office.

Greensboro, N. C.
Fayetteville, N. C.
Fayetteville, N. C.
Fayetteville, N. C.
Fayetteville, N. C.
Greensboro, N. C.
Greensboro, N. C.
Fayetteville, N. C.
fayetteville, N. C.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway Co., from Wilmington to Mt. Airy, N. C, (miles)_248.28

Bennettsville Branch, from South Carolina State line to Fayetteville (miles) 46.75

Factory Branch, from Climax to Ramseur's (miles) 18.74

Madison Branch, from Stokesdale to Madison (miles) 11.39

Granite Branch, from Mt. Airy to Flat Rock Quarry (miles) 2.02

Furnace Bi'anch, from Greensboro to Iron Furnace (miles) 1.00

South Carolina Pacific Railway Co., from S. C. State line to Bennettsville (miles) 10.50

Total 388.68

PROPERTY LEASED.

South Carolina Pacific Railway Company, from South Carolina State line to Bennettsville,
S. C, 10.50 miles. Leased to Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway Company.

The South Carolina Pacific Railway Company extends from Bennettsville South Carolina to
the State line between North and South Carolina, a distance of 10% miles, and owns no equip-
ment. It is operated by the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway Company, under lease for
thirty years from and after January, 1885. The annual rental paid by the Cape Fear and Yad-
kin Valley Railway Company is the interest upon the first mortgage bonds of the South Caro-
lina Pacific Railway Company. The amount of said bonds is $104,600.00, bearing interest at the
rate of six per cent, per annum.

The Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway Company also pays all taxes and other expenses,
and keeps the road in good order.

CAPE FEAR AND YADKIN VALLEY RAILWAY COMPANY. 399

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common— Number of shares authorized 30,000 00

Par value of shares 8 100 00

Total par value authorized 1 3,000,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 1,960,400 00

MANNER OF PAYMENT FOR CAPITAL STOCK.

Number of shares issued during year for construction, common 50

Cash realized on amount issued during year for construction, common $ 5,000 00

Total number of shares issued for cash, common 9,908 00

Total number of shares issued for construction, common 9,696 00

Total 19,604 00

Total issued for cash realized, common $ 990 800 00

Total cash issued for construction realized, common 969,600 00

Total $1,960,400 00

Under the contract for the construction and equipment of the main track and sidings, as
stated below, the North State Improvement Company receives five thousand dollars per mile of
road constructed and equipped.

Wilmington extension— main track and sidings, miles 86.35

Factory Branch — main track and sidings, miles 19.29

Madison Branch — main track and sidings, miles 11.66

Granite Branch— main track and sidings, miles 2.22

Furnace Branch— main track and sidings, miles 1.00

Mt. Airy extension— main track and sidings, miles 73.40

Total mileage 193.92

At $5,000 per mile, $969,600, as per certificates of stock issued.

400

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FUNDED DEBT.
MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.

Time.

Amount

of Authorized

Issue.

Amount
Issued.

Amount
Outstanding.

Cash Realized

on Amount

Issued.

Class of Bond or
Obligation.

0> ®
rt o n

A3

a .

<U CD

£A

First mortgage, series A_

June

1st,
1886.

Oct.l

1889.

June
Jst,

1916.

Oct.l
1919.

$ 1,500,000 00
734,000 00
820,000 00

1,868,700 00

$ 1,500,000 00
734,000 00
820,000 00

1,868,700 00

$ 1,500,000 00
734,000 00
820,000 00

1,868,700 00

$ 1,500,000 00
734,000 00
820,000 00

1,868,700 00

Series C

Consolidated mortgage .

$ 4,922,700 00

$ 4,922,700 00

$ 4,922,700 00

$ 4,922,700 00

Interest.

Class of Bond or Obligation.

Rate
Per

Cent.

When
Payable.

Amount

Accrued

During Year.

Amount

Paid

During Year.

6
6
6
6

June 1

and

December 1

April 1, Oct. 1

$ 90,000 00
44,040 00
49,200 00

$ 90,000 00
44,040 00
49,200 00

Series C

$ 183,240 00 "

$ 183,240 00

*The consolidated mortgage bonds, amounting to $1,868,700.00, are held by the North State
Improvement Company. The interest on these bonds is not payable until earned.

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Amount Issued.

Amount
Outstanding.

Interest.

Class of Debt.

Amount

Accrued During

Year.

Amount Paid
During Year.

$ 3,054,000 00
1,868,700 00

$ 3,054,000 00
1,868,700 00

$ 183,240 00
Payable when

$ 183,240 00
earned

Consolidated mortgage

Total _—

$ 4,922,700 00

$ 4,922,700 00

$ 183,240 00

$ 183,240 00

CAPE FEAR AND YADKIN VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY

401

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.

Cash $ 121,257 79

Due from agents 7,114 40

Due from solvent companies and individuals 12,203 15

Total $ 140,575 34

LIABILITIES.

Audited vouchers and accounts $ 5,581 90

"Wages and salaries 21,076 81

Net traffic balances due to other companies 5,820 59

Miscellaneous 83,487 91

Balance— Cash assets 24,608 13

Total $ 140,575 34

Materials and supplies on hand, $12,294.24.

RECAPITULATION.
FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Account.

Total Amount
Outstanding.

Apportionment

Amount Per Mile of Road.

To Railroads.

Miles.

Amount.

Capital Stock ._

$ 1,960,400 00
4,922,700 00

$ 1,960,400 00
4,922,700 00

328.18
328.18

$ 5,973 55
15,000 00

Bonds .. _ .

Total ..

$ 6,883,100 00

$ 6,883,100 00

328.18

$ 20,973 55

FOR MILEAGE OPERATED.

Capital
(Stock.

Funded
Debt.

Current
Liabilities

Total.

Amount per
Mile of Road.

Miles.

Amount.

Cape Fear and Yadkin Vall'y
S. C. Pacific Railway

$1,960,400 00
100,000 00

$1,922,700 00
104,600 00

$ 115,967 21

$6,999,067 21
201,600 00

328.18
10.50

$- 21,326 91
19,485 71

Total

$2,060,400 00

$5,027,300 00

$ 115,967 21

$7,203,667 21

338.68

$ 21,269 96

26

402

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

COST OP ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Item .

Charged to
Construction
orEquipm'nt.

Total Cost to
June 30, 1891.

Total Cost to
June bO, ls92.

Cost
Per Mile.

Construction :

$ 1,543 75
341 00

$ 1 513 75

8 4 71

341 00

1 04

Fences

240 18

240 18

73

Oracling, bridge and culvert masonry

$ 495 34

2,911 10

3,406 44

10 38

1,982 83

1,982 83

397 11

2 269 12

6 01

Ties -

397 11
2,269 12
7,455 89

1 21

6 91

Buildings, furniture and fixtures

1,192 50

8,618 39

26 35

136 21

136 21

42

Telegraph line

66 92

66 92

20

2,217 18

22,455 21

24,672 39
897 59

75 18

Terminal facilities and elevators

897 59

2 73

Road built by contract

20,000 00

6,724,765 2">

6,744,765 25

20,552 03

143 94

143 94

44

' " •"

Total construction

$ 25,082 76

$ 6,764,428 36

8 6,789,511 12

8 20,688 37

Equipment :

Locomotives

f 471 69

$ 113,929 57

8 114,401 26

318 59

130 92

68,221 81

68,352 73
298 58

208 28

Baggage, express and postal cars

298 58

91

Freight cars

869 66

292,516 76

293,386 42

893 98

Other cars of all classes

559 88

559 88

1 71

Floating equipment

299 53

299 53

91

Total equipment

$ 1,771 80

$ 475,526 60

8 477,298 40

$ 1,454 38

Grand total cost construction, equip-,
ment, etc.— State North Carolina-

$ 26,854 56

$ 7,239,954 96

8 7,266,809 52

$ 22,142 75

CAPE FEAR AND YADKIN VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY. 403

INCOME ACCOUNT.
FOR ROADS MAKING OPERATING REPORTS.

$

550,552 48
353,961 34

$

$

196,591 14

183,240 00

6,276 00

17,951 12

196,591 14

196,591 14

Deductions from Income:

Taxes __ _____

me

neral Balance Sheet,'

______

1891

Total deductions from inco

$

207,467 12

207,467 12

Deficit

Surplus on June 30, 1891 [from " Ge

$

10,875 98

428,712 44
10,875 98

Deficit from operations 2 years endi

ag June 30

1892

$

417,836 46
18,976 53

'General Balance Sheeet,"]

Surplus on June 30, 1892 [for entry on

$

398,859 93

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Passenger :

Passenger revenue

Total passenger revenue

Mail

Express

Extra baggage and storage

Total

Total passenger earnings

Freight:

Freight revenue

Total freight revenue

Total freight earnings

Total passengerand freight earnings

Other Earnings from Operation:

Car mileage -balance

Rents not otherwise provided for

Other sources

Total other earnings

Total gross earnings from operation— North Carolina.

Total

Receipts.

127,759 67

21,876 00
7,148 61
1,113 63

8 30,138 24

Actual
Earnings.

127,759 67

$ 127,759 67

30,138 24

4,699 90
1,846 66
1,584 96
8,131 52 i $

J. -.7,

9]

384,523 05

$ 384,523 05

f 384,523 05
$ 512,420 96

8,131 52

$ 550,552 48

401

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable to

Freight Total.

Traffic.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

Repairs of roadway

Renewals of rails

Renewals of ties

Repairs of bridges and culverts

Repairs of fences, road-crossings, signs and cattlei

guards I

I
Repairs of buildings :

Repairs of docks and wharves

[
Repairs of telegraph

Total

Maintenance of Equipment:

Repairs and renewals of locomotives

Repairs and renewals of passenger cars

Repairs and renewals of freight cars

$ 15,166 22

$ 45,498 67

$ 60,664 89

19 17

57 49

76 66

4,318 75

12,956 24

17,274 99

3,101 85

9,305 54

12,407 39

214 67

614 00

858 67

575 01

79

5 02

I ■

- $ 23,401 48

$ 7,329 36
10,931 62

1,725 03 2,300 04

2 36 3 15

15 08 20 10

$ 70,204 41 | $ 93,605 89

Repairs and renewals of ferry-boats, tugs, floats and;
barges

etc

Shop machinery, tools

Total

Conducting Transportation :

Wages of enginemen, firemen and roundhouse-
men

Fuel for locomotives

Water-supply for locomotives

All other supplies for locomotives

Wages of other trainmen

All other train supplies

Wages of switchmen, flagmen and watchmen

133 09 |
369 31

$ 18,763 38

Expense of telegraph, including train dispatchers
and operators

Wages of station agents, clerks, and laborers

Station supplies

Car mileage— balance

Loss and damage

Injuries to persons

$ 10,582 73
11,574 14
265 04
1,144 30
7,895 35
1,413 86
1,773 90

2,165 05

12,139 29

638 92

9,786 04 - $ 17,115 40

l 10,931 62

8,023 14 8,023 14

399 28 532 37

1,107 93 1,477 24

I $ 3S,079 72

$ 19,316

Barges, floats, tugs, ferry-b^ats, expenses of, includ-
ing wages, fuel and supplies

1,275 50
409 72

1,415 54

$ 19,270 22

25,873 09

795 10

3,432 92

20,946 35

1,700 45

5,321 70

6,495 16
36,417 86
1,916 77
452 74
3,085 96
2,510 35

4,246 64

$ 29,852 95
37,447 23
1,060 14
4,577 22
28,841 70
3,114 31
7,095 60

8,660 21
48,557 15
2,555 69
452 74
4,361 46
2,920 07

5,662 18

Total

$ 52,693 34 ; $ 132,465 31

$ 185,158 65

CAPE FEAR AND YADKIN VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY.

405

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

General Expenses:

Salaries of officers

Salaries of clerks

General office expenses and supplies

Agencies, including salaries and rent

Advertising

Insurance

Expense of traffic associations

Rents for tracks, yards, and terminals

Legal expenses

Stationery and printing

Total

Recapitulation of Expenses:

Maintenance of way and structures

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

General expenses

Grand total

Operating Expenses -North Carolina

Maintenance of way and structures

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

General expenses

Total

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

$ 4,600 00

1,740 68

684 17

112 26

21 87

521 13

1,410 04

15

$ 23,401 48

18,763 38

52,693 34

9,090 15

$ 103,948 35

$ 23,401 48
18,763 38
52,693 34
9,090 15

$ 103,948 35

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

$ 13,800 01

5,222 03

2,052 51

173 35

336 74

11 20

571 88

6o 63

1,563 41

4,230 12

Total.

$ 28.C

$ 70,204 41
19,316 39
132,465 31

28,026 88

$ 250,012

$ 70,204 41

19,316 39

132,465 31

28,026 88

$ 250,012 99

400 01
962 71
736 68
173 35
449 00

11 20
571 88

87 50
084 54
640 16

$ 37,117 03

$ 93,605 89
38,079 77
185,158 65
37,117 03

8 353,961 34

$ 93,605 89
38,079 77
185,158 65
37,117 03

$ 353,961 34

Percentage of expenses to earnings, 64.29.

406

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

RENTALS PAID.

South Carolina Pacific Railway Company, interest on bonds guaranteed, cash— $6,276 00

RENTS PAID FOR LEASE.
Turn-table, at Greensboro, N. C. ; owned by Richmond and Danville Railroad, six months,
$75.00. Warehouse, at Maxton, N. C. ; owned by E. F. McRae, $12.50. Total, $87.50.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.

Assets.

June 30, 1892.

Year Ending June

30, 1892.

Item.

Total.

Item.

Total.

Increase.

Decrease.

$6,764,428 36
475,526 60

$7,239,954 96

171,939 38

15,861 65

$6,789,511 12
477,298 40

$7,266,809 52

140,575 34

12,294 24

$ 25,082 76
1,771 80

Cost of equipment

Cash and current assets,
Materials and supplies-
Grand total . _

$ 31,364 04
3,567 41

$7,427,755 99

$7,419,679 10

$ 8,076 89

Liabilities.
Capital stock .

$1,955,550 00

4,907,700 00

135,793 55

428,712 44

$1,960,400 00

4,922,700 00

115,967 21

420,611 89

$ 4,850 00
15,000 00

Funded debt .

Current liabilities

Profit and loss_

$ 19,826 34
8,100 55

Grand total _ _ _

$7,427,755 99

$7,419,679 10

$ 8,076 89

CAPE FEAR AND YADKIN VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY. 407

IMPORTANT CHANGES DURING YEAR.

Road built from Greensboro to the Iron and Steel Furnace, 1 mile in length. Bond issued
for $15,000. Stock issued for $5,000. <*

CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC.

With the Southern Express Company, transportation of express matter.

With the Union News Company, privileges in passenger trains.

With the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, crossing their tracks at Fayetteville, N. C.

With the Richmond and Danville Railroad, use of turn-table at Greensboro, N. C.

With the Wilmington Bridge Company, crossing their track near Wilmington, N. C.

With the Western Union Telegraph Company, construction and use of telegraph line.

With the North State Improvement Company, for construction and equipment of road.

With the South Carolina Pacific Railroad Company, for lease of road.

With the United States, mails are carried under regulations established by the United States
Post-office Department.

With the Mt. Airy Granite Company, building road from Mt. Airy to Flat Rock Quarry.

With the Norfolk and Western Railroad and the Seaboard Air- Line Railroad, for the inter-
change of freight traffic.

With the Enterprise Land and Improvement Company, for crossing one track near Hope
Mills, N. C.

With the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Company, for crossing one track at Hope Mills,
N. C.

The contract with the North State Improvement Company and the Mt. Airy Granite Com-
pany having been complied with, the same is annulled.

At a meeting of the stockholders, May, 1889, it was resolved for the purpose of extending
their road, building additional branches, and for the purpose of providing the means for dis-
charging all outstanding obligations of the company incurred in the construction and equip-
ment of the same, and for the purpose of consolidating the mortgage indebtedness, and for
retiring Series A B and C bonds, that this company shall make, execute and deliver to the
" Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company of Baltimore" a deed of trust or mortgage on all the
line of road, property and franchise of the company, which shall be known as the

Consolidated Mortgage on 328.18 miles of road at $15,000 per mile $ 4,922,70 ) 00

The amount of Series A B and C bonds outstanding 3,054,000 00

This balance of Consolidated Mortgage bonds $ 1,868,700 00

is the property of the North State Improvement Company. The interest on this balance is not
payable until earned.

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage (A). What road mortgaged — From South Caro-
lina State line to Greensboro, 150 miles. First Mortgage (B). From Greensboro to Mt. Airy, 73.4
miles. First mortgage (C). From Wilmington to P^ayetteville, 82 miles. Miles of mortgaged
line, 305.4 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, $10,000.00.

Class of bond or obligation — Consolidated mortgage. What road mortgaged — From Wil-
mington to Mt. Airy, 248.28 miles. Consolidated mortgage. From South Carolina State line to
Fayetteville, 46.75 miles. Consolidated mortgage. From Stokesdale to Madison, 11.39 miles.
Consolidated mortgage. From Mt. Airy to Flat Rock Quarry, 2.02 miles. Consolidated mort-
gage. From Factory Junction to Ramseur, 18.74 miles. Consolidated mortgage. From Greens-
boro to Furnall, 1 mile. Miles of mortgaged line, 328.18 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile
of line, $15,000.00.

408

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EMPLOYEES AKD SALARIES.

Class.

General officers

General office clerks

Station agents

Other station men

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Machinists

Carpenters

Other shopmen

Section foremen

Other trackmen

Switchmen, flagmen and watchmen

Telegraph operators and dispatchers

Employees— account floating equipment

All other employees and laborers

Total (including "General Officers ")-N. C.

Less " General Officers " ___

Total (excluding "General Officers")— N. C.

Distribution or Above:

General administration

Maintenance of way and structures

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

Total (including "General Officers")— N". C. _

Less "General Officers"

Total (excluding " General Officers")— N. C.

Number.

11

61
49
24
19
22
38
10
23
16
45

271
20
14
5
9

645
8

637

Total
No. Days
Worked

19
316

58
252

615

8

637

2,512

3,454

19,154

15,386

7,536

5,966

6,908

11,932

3,140

7,222

5,024

14,130

85,094

6,280

4,396

1,570

2,826

202,530

2,512

20 ',018

99,224
18,212
79,128

Total
Yeany Com-
pensation.

$ 18,400 01

6,889 38

27,187 43

14,649 10

22,726 13

7,110 12

15,442 86

13,501 87

9,003 99

10,763 29

5,101 23

21,540 18

43,009 89

6,856 38

7,970 07

3,541 50

4,305 36

1237,998 79

18,400 01

$219,598 78

Average

Daily

Com'nsa'n

7 33
1 97
1 42
95
3 02

1 19

2 24

1 13

2 87
1 49
1 02
1 52

56
1 09

1 81

2 26
1 52

202,530
2,512

$ 26,142 96
64,005 15
20,916 02
126,934 66

$237,£

7!)

18,400 01

1 18
7 33

$ 1 10

200,018 $219,598

4 39
65
1 15
1 60
1 18
7 33
1 10

CAPE FEAR AND YADKIN VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY.

409

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

Column for Ton-
nage, number
Passengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Re
and Rates.

reuue

Dollars.

Cts.

Mills

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

159,895

6,223,034
39

127,759

67

80

914

2

053

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile

1

670

157,897

91

Passenger earnings per mile of road-

466

«

78

268

Freight Traffic:

231,281
19,997,635

Number of tons carried one mile _ _

86

Total freight revenue .._ -

384,523

05

Average amount received for each ton of freight

1

w
i

257

Average receipts per ton per mile.

923

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile . . .

i

250

Total freight earnings. _ _

384,523
1,135

1

5

Freight earnings per mile of road .. ..

35

Freight earnings per train mile _ -

43

559

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue ______

512,282
1,512

72

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road __

58

Passenger and freight earnings. _.. _ ______

542,420

96

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road

1,601

56

Gross earnings from operation __

550,552
1,625

48

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road

58

Expenses. _

353,961
1,045

34

Expenses per mile of road_ _ _ _ _

12

410 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT AND TRAIN MILEAGE— Continued.

Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains 192,062

Miles run by freight trains 238,819

Miles run by mixed trains 1__ 38,708

Total mileage trains earning revenue 469,589

Miles run by switching trains 97,200

Miles run by construction and other trains 41,967

Grand total train mileage 608,756

Mileage of loaded freight cars— north 1,009,618

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south 1,448,42L

Mileage of empty freight cars— north 328,701

Mileage of empty freight cars- south 471,327

Average number of freight cars in train 15%

Average number of loaded cars in train 10

Average number of empty cars in train 5%

Average number of tons of freight in train 14.7

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car 1.4

CAPE FEAR AND YADKIN VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY.

411

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.
[COMPANY'S MATERIAL EXCLUDED.]

Commodity.

Products of Agriculture:

Grain

Flour

Other mill products

Hay

Tobacco

Cotton

Fruit and vegetables

Products of Animals:

Live stock

Dressed meats

Other packing-house products

Poultry, game and fish

Wool

Hides and leather

Products of Mines:

Anthracite coal

Bituminous coal

Coke

Ores

Stone, sand and other like articles.

Products of Forest:

Lumber

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from,
Connecting |
Roads and

Other Carriers

Whole Tons, i Whole Tons.

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons. Per Cent.

1,210
1,905
1,152
484
2,268
12,346
1,055

676

1,275

53

94

17
52

3,858

20

12,760

50,415

4,167
6,437
2,700
1,887
2,139
3,609
641

183
1,654
198
140
11
22

8,762

5,269

5,377
8,312
3,852
2,371
4,407
15,955
1,696

859

2,929

251

234

28
74

1,846

12,620

46

20

13,432

61,684

2.33
3.60
1.67
1.02
1.91

.37
1.27
.11
.10
.01
.03

.80

5.46

.02

.01

5.81

26.67

412

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT— Continued.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Total Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Percent.

Manufactures :

539

242
19,168

839
1,092

560

5

2,759

1.406

1,378
1,334
19,734
5
2,767
1,011
1.398

.59

.58

8.53

8
505

1.20

.83

I
293 1.105

.60

1,700

29

89

232

436

4,390

32,424

2,450 4,150

63 92

211 300

1.78

.04

.13

363

236

1,358

22,751

595

672

5,748

55,175

.26

.30

2.49

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above

23.86

Total tonnage— North Carolina

156,583

74,699

231,282

100.00

156,583

74,699

231,282

100.00

CAPE FEAR AND YADKIN VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY

413

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Item.

Total
Numbei
at end oi

Year.

Equipment Fitted

with Train

Brake.

Equipment

Fitted with

Automatic

Coupler.

No.

Kind.

No.

Kind.

Locomotives :

Passenger

6

6

Westinghouse

Freight

15

4
3

Westinghouse
Earns

4

Thurm'd.

Switching

3

1

Westinghouse

4

24

14

Thurm'd.

Cars in Passenger Service:

8

8

Second-class passenger cars

9

7

Westinghouse

8

Janney.

Baggage, express and postal cars

6

6

Westinghouse

6

Janney.

Total . -__ _ _. . . _

23

21

22

Janney.

Cars in Freight Service:

310
270

1
211
107
51

Janney.

Thurm'd.
Thurm'd.

Janney.

Stock cars _ __ __ _ __ .

20

11

Thurm'd

Total - . .

600

381

Cars in Company's Service :

Gravel cars

12

11

4

Thurm'd.

Other road cars

10

Total

33
656

4

Thurm'd.

Total cars owned. __ __ _ __

407

Grand total cars

656

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line in Use.

Line Represented
by Capital Stock.

Line
Oper-
ated
under
Lease.

Total

Mileage

Operated.

Raids.

Iron.

Main Line

Branches
and Spurs.

Steel.

Miles of single track

Miles of yard track and sidings

218.28
17 45

79.™
5.34

10.50
1.37

338.68
24.16

22.91
11.91

315.77
12.25

Total mileage operated (all tracks)

265.73

85.24

11.87

362.84

34.82 | 328.02

414

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

MILEAGE— Continued.
MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

Line Represented
by Capital Stock.

Main Line Branches

Line
Oper-
ated
under
Lease.

Total

Mileage,

Excluding

Trackage

Rights.

Rails.

State.

Iron.

Steel.

218.28 ' 79.90

10.50

328.18
10.50

22.91

305.27

10.50

Total mileage operated (single track) _

248.28 i 79.90

10.50

338.68

22.91

315.77

MILEAGE OWNED.

North Carolina— Line represented by capital stock, main line 248.28

Branches and spurs 79.90

Total mileage, excluding trackage rights 328.18

Rails— Iron 22.9L

Steel 305.27

RENEWALS OF KAILS AND TIES.

New Ties Laid During Year:

Pine and oak 84,701

Average price at distributing point 26 cts.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Passenger

Freight

Switching

Construction

Total

Average cost at distributing point

Coal -Bitu-
minous.
Tons.

201

ITotal Fuel

Average

201

Wo?Sd?ard-!con8umed Miles Run'J^

I per Mile.

Cord

5,691

12,282

1,527

1,524

21,024

Tons.

3,995

8,189

1,017

1,016

14,217

2,017.39 39.11

2,678.50 ' 61.11

972.00 20.93

419.67 48.40

1.73

6,087.56 i 46.71

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.
Trainmen :

Falling from trains and engines

Passengers :

Derailments

Trespassing :

At stations

Other causes

Total

Killed. Injured.
2

CAPE FEAR AND YADKIN VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY. 415

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

Working Divisions or Branched

Alignment.

Profile.

Number

of
Curves.

Aggregate

Length

i of Curved

Line.

Miles.

Length

of Straight

Line.

Miles.

Length

Miles.

of
Level
Line.

Miles.

Main Line:

Wilmington to Fayetteville, N. (
Fayetteville to Greensboro _ _

82.45

18

3 13

79.32
74.65
49.51

16.65
8.00
5.07

96 27

145

21 62

Greensboro to Mount Airy

69.56

170

20 05

Bennettsvil.de Branch :

Fayetteville to South Carolina State line—

46.75

47

5.46

41.29

7.28

Factory Branch :

18.74

39

5 54

13.20

2.45

Madison Branch :

Stokesdale to Madison

11.39

30

4.28

7.11

1.50

Granite Branch :

Mount Airy to Flat Rock Quarr\
Furnace Branch:

2.02

14

93

1.09

30

1.00

3

M

.59

17

Total -

328.18

466

61.42

26676

41.42

Working Divisions and
Branches.

Proi

^ILE.

Ascending G

RADES.

Descending Grades.

Number.

Sum

of

Ascents.

Feet.

Length of

Ascending

Grades.

Miles.

Number.

Sum

of

Descents

Feet.

Aggregate

Length of

Descend'g

Grades.

Miles.

.

Main Line :

Wilmington to Fayetteville, X. C,

57

6,927.8

35.57

45

5,927.8

30.23

Fayetteville to Greensboro

70

22,956.7

47.82

66

15,682.1

40.45

Greensboro to Mount Airy

60

23,964.7

34 56

52

22,032.3

29.93

Bennettsvilde Branch :

Fayetteville to S. C. 'State line

38

5,650.4

23.43

41

4,777.8

16.04

Factory Branch:

Climax to Ramseur _ ..

14

1,456.7

3 58

19

5.084.7 12.71

Madison Branch:

Stokesdale to Madison

7

1,384.3

2.33

10

5,360.3 7.56

Granite Branch:

Mount Airy to Flat Rock Quarry. |

3

972.4

1.08

1

655.0 .64

Furnace Branch :

180 Mile Post to Furnace. . J

3

175 0

.49

3 11.0 .34

Total

252 63,488.0

148.86

237

59,630.0

137.90

416

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD— Continued.
BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Item.

Number.

Aggregate

Length.

Minimum
Length.

Maximum
Length.

Feet.

Inches.

Feet.

Feet.

Bridges:

2
20

805
2,245

125
30

680

Wooden - ...

250

Total

22

3,o:o

155

Trestles

206

30,887

10

1,708

Overhead highway crossings — trestles, 5; height of lowest above surface of rail, 15 feet
7 inches. Overhead railway crossings— bridges, 1; height of lowest above surface of rail, 16 feet
5 inches.

Gauge of track, four feet nine inches ; 328.18 miles.

TELEGRAPH.

OWNED BY ANOTHER COMPANY, BUT LOCATED ON PROPERTY OF ROAD
MAKING THIS REPORT.
Miles of line, 328.18; miles of wire, 325.16; owned by Western Union Telegraph Company
operated by the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway Company.

ATLANTIC AND NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY. 417

ATLANTIC AND NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

Chartered in 1853; road opened in 1858.

The purpose of the act of incorporation was to effect a railroad communication from the
Atlantic through the center of the State to meet the Tennessee line from the most eligible point
on the harbor of Beaufort, thence near Newberne, Trenton and Kinston, so as to strike the Wil-
mington and Weldon Railroad and to connect with the North Carolina Railroad at Goldsboro
with a capital stock of nine hundred thousand dollars.

In order to further effectuate this purpose, the same act incorporated the North Carolina and
Western Railroad Company, with a capital of $3,000,000, to commence on the North Carolina
Railroad at or near the town of Salisbury, thence the most practicable route across the Blue
Ridge to the Tennessee line, and provided that when these two companies should be formed, in
compliance with the conditions of the act, they should have a corporate existence as a body
politic for the term of ninety-nine years.

This act of incorporation was amended by an act passed at the session of the Legislature
1854-'55, providing that the company might at any time increase its capital to a sum sufficient
to complete the road, and that whenever it should appear to the Board of Internal Improve-
ments that one-third of the capital stock had been taken, by individuals or companies, and that
$300,000 of thesame had been paid into the hands of the treasurer of the company, that the Board
of Internal Improvements should be required to subscribe on behalf of the State to two-thirds
of the capital stock of the company.

By virtue of this provision the State owns 12,066 shares of stock and controls the manage"
ment of the road.

DIRECTORS.

APPOINTED BY THE STATE.
W. S. Chadwick, Thomas D. Webb, W. G. Brinson, L. H. Cutter, VV. L. Kennedy, J. W
Grainger, W. T. Caho, Charles Dewey.

ELECTED BY STOCKHOLDERS.

P. F. Faison, J. M. Morehead, Arnold Borden, Dempsey Wood; Finance Committee: J. J\
Wolfenden, T. H. Mallison, S. I. Wooten.

OFFICERS.

W. S. Chadwick President.

F. C. Roberts Secretary and Treasurer.

S. L. Dill Auditor, General Freight and Passenger Agent.

W. K. Styron Assistant Auditor.

LINE OF ROAD OPERATED.

From Goldsboro to Morehead, 95 miles.

27

418 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

To capital stock authorized $ 1,800,000 00

Less capital stock not issued 2,500 00

Capital stock outstanding $ 1,797,500 00

Receipts 181,923 79

First mortgage bonds 325,000 00

Due on open account— approved warrants 1.151 90

Due to railroad and steamship companies 1,885 18

Due to agents 995 21

Profit and loss 87,228 71

« 2,395,682 82

By construction and equipment $ 2,177,027 98

Disbursements 159,036 33

Due from agents 4,670 45

Due from railroad and steamship companies 11,459 55

Cash on hand, 30th June, 1892 43,488 51

» 2,395,682 82

EARNINGS AND EXPENSES.

Dr.
To Amount of Earnings :

From freight at stations , $ 77,813 58

From passengers 59,567 80

Fromexpress 14,900 78

FromU. S. mail 6,503 28 $ 158,815 44

From rents _ $ 219 69

From sales old material 63 03

From miscellaneous 257 12 $ 559 84

S 159,375 18
Cr.
By Amount of Expenses:

For conducting transportation $ 22,178 63

For motive power 22,321 48

For maintenance of cars, including new passenger cars purchased. 14,865 89

For maintainance of roadway 33,598 70

For general expenses 37.987 87

$ 130,952 57
Deduct this amount for permanent improvements and extraordi-
nary repairs, including new passenger coaches, new car shed,
passenger depot, new steel rails, etc., and other items hereto an-
nexed not operating expenses 21,762 73

Total operating expenses ft 109,189 84

Balance £0,185 41

$ 159,875 2i

ATLANTIC AND NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY. 419

EARNINGS AND EXPENSES— Continued.

Deduct sales of old material, $63.03, from balance of $50,185.44, leaving net proceeds to balance,

$50,122.41.

Note— That the following amounts are included in the foregoing amounts for permanent

improvements, extraordinary repairs, etc., viz.:

New passenger office Kinston $ 497 08

New platform Kinston 80 51

New steel rails 1,560 00

New freight cars 1,291 49

New passenger cars 8,251 77

New car shed at New Bern 892 05

New truck platforms 454 28

New platforms at Morehead City 143 30

New side tracks built duringyear 829 27

Old debts (previous year) compromised and paid this year 1,890 45

Increase in cross-ties over former year 5,872 53

Total $ 21,762 73

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Conducting Transportation :

Agents and assistants at stations $ 6,579 86

Agents, soliciting 1,453 64

Car cleaning and inspecting 1,022 13

Car service 1,'204 90

Conductors, baggage masters and brakemen 3,718 04

Drawback and allowance— (error in billing) 669 92

Fuel and lights for stations 390 23

Incidentals 135 00

Labor at stations 3.859 67

Loss and damage " 516 36

Personal injury 66 23

Stationery and printing 1,204 20

Stock killed 590 15

Telegraph expenses, including operators 737 42

Wrecking 30 88

Total _ $ 22,178 63

Motive Power:

Engineers and firemen $ 5,964 68

Fuel for locomotives (wood) 7,167 71

Fuel for lights for shops 108 63

Incidentals 2 00

Locomotive engines, repairs of 5,322 56

Oil, tallow and waste 31 10

Patterns and tools, repairs of 443 53

Shops and engine house, repairs of 97 95

Shops machinery, repairs of 123 20

Superintendence 1,560 00

Stationery and printing 10 64

Watchmen and engine wipers 955 18

Wood and water stations, repairs of and expenses 534 30

Total $ 22,321 4S

42 0 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Maintenance of Cars:

New car shed $ 892 05

New passenger cars 8,251 77

Passenger cars, repairs of 2,461 27

Parlor car, repairs of 37 49

Freight cars, repairs of 3,046 75

Incidentals 12 01

Ice for cars 41 78

Fuel for cars 122 77

Total $ 14,865 89

Maintenance of Roadway : ,

Bridges and trestles, repairs of $ 3,869 12

Cross-ties and expenses of 10,256 92

Cars, road, repairs of ' 183 99

Depot grounds and buildings 1,108 54

Division houses 11 00

Frogs and switches , 701 35

Fuel and lights 17 60

Incidentals 25

Platforms and road crossings 591 90

Road-bed, repairs of 12,333 91

Spikes 284 78

Superintendence 960 00

Turn-tables 12 58

Tools and repairs of tools 96 56

Watchmen 1,603 00

Wharves and landings, repairs of 7 20

New steel rails 1,560 00

Total $ 33,598 70

General Expenses:

Coupons - * 19,500 00

Clerks, general office 600 00

Pay of directors, finance and other committees 615 00

Fuel and lights 114 38

Incidentals 282 77

Insurance 785 52

Legal expenses (including old debts compromised) 2,426 07

Office expenses 197 92

Salary general offices 5,100 00

Stationery and printing 253 60

Taxes 7,582 20

Traveling expenses 457 76

Rent of land 68 50

Repairs to general office 4 15

Total $ 37,987 87

Recapitulation :

Conducting transportation $ 22.178 63

Motive power 22,321 48

Maintenance of cars (including new cars purchased) 14,865 89

Maintenance of roadway 33,598 70

General expenses 37,987 87

Total $130,952 57

ATLANTIC AND DANVILLE RAILWAY COMPANY. 421

ATLANTIC AND DANVILLE RAILWAY COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The entire length in North Carolina, running through the counties of Person, Caswell and
Granville, is 2634 miles.

Main line of road, Portsmouth, Va., to Danville, Va.

OFFICERS.

Charles H. Cromwell,]

> Receivers, Portsmouth, Va.
Alfred P. Thorn, j

422

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

CARTHAGE RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The Carthage Railroad Company was organized April 29, 1886, under the laws of the State of
North Carolina.

Road built during 1888. Formerly leas3d to the Raleigh and Augusta Air-Line Railroad
Company, which practically owns the road ; lease transferred to W. C. Petty, Manly, N. C, on
June 14, 1890.

No limitation as to duration of charter.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term.

"W. T. Jones _

Carthage, N. C. ______

Carthage, N. C. _ _ _ _

Carthage, N. C. .- - _

Not limited.

L. P. Tyson ... ___ ...

Carthage, N. C.

Carthage, N. C.

Not limited.

A H McNeill

C. J . Shaw

Carthage, N. C.

J. C. Black

Carthage, N. C. _ _- .

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

J. C. Black

W. J. Adams

L. P. Tyson

Carthage, N. C.

Carthage, N. C.

Carthage, N. C.

Attorney or General Counsel

Black & Adams

W. C. Petty

Carthage, N. C.
Carthage, N. C.

W. C. Petty, " Lessee," has entire management and control.

CARTHAGE RAILROAD COMPANY

423

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Carthage Railroad— From Cameron, N. C, to Carthage, N. C, 10.32 miles.

PROPERTY LEASED.

The Carthage Railroad, after being constructed, was leased to the Raleigh and Augusta Air
Line Railroad on the 23d day of August, 1888, for the term of ninety-nine years, the considera-
tion being five dollars, which road operated the Carthage road until it was sub-leased to W. C.
Petty, on the 1st day of June, 1890, for the term of ninety-seven years, and the road is now
operated by him.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common— Number of shares authorized 10,000

Par value of shares $ 25 00

Total par value authorized 250,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding— 16,050 00

MANNER OF PAYMENT FOR CAPITAL STOCK.

Total number of shares issued for construction, common 642

Total cash issued for construction realized, common 16,030 00

RECAPITULATION.
FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Capital Stock :

Total amount outstanding

Amount per mile of road— 10.32 miles.

-S 16,050 00
1,555 23

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Item.

Total Cost to
June 30, 1891.

Total Cost to
June 30, 1892.

Cost per Mile.

Construction :

$ 15 00

10,600 00

950 00

24,000 00

5,400 00

200 00

125 00

110 00

$ 15 00

10,600 00

950 00

24,000 00

5,400 00

200 00

125 00

110 00

Grading and bridge and culvert masonry

Ties _ _

$ 41,400 00

$ 5,000 00
1,800 00

$ 41,400 00

$ 5,000 00
1,800 00

$ 4,011 62

Equipment:

$ 6,800 00

$ 6,800 00

$ 658 92

Grand total cost construction, equipment,

$ 48,200 00

$ 48,200 00

ft 4.670 M

l

424

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross earnings from operation

$

1,410 00
193 20

$

8,557 97
6,422 76

$

2,135 21

Total income

Deductions from Income:

2,135 21

Taxes _ -

g June 30, 1892

ral Balance Sheet,

'1891

Total deductions from income __

Surplus from operations of year endir

Surplus on June 30, 1891, [From " Gene
Report] - _ _ _

*

1,633 20

1,633 20
502 01

623 76

on " General

Balance

Additions for year

$

1,125 77

Surplus on June 30, 1892, [For entry

$

1,125 77

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Total Receipts.

Actual
Earnings.

Passenger :

$

2,821 95

$

$

5,245 19

2,821 95
460 80

Mail — — - — — ...

30 03

$

3 312 78

Freight:

«■

Total freight revenue

earnings
e rati on-

entire line

5,245 19

Total freight earnings

$

5,245 19

Total passenger and freight

8,557 97

Total gross earnings from op

8,557 97

CARTHAGE RAILROAD COMPANY

425

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable toChargeable to

Passenger ! Freight

Traffic. Traffic.

Total.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

$ 408 08

6 00

69

$ 1,224 24
18 00

2 07

$ 1,632 32

Repairs of bridges and culverts

24 00

2 76

Total

$ 414 77

$ 1,244 31

$ 1,659 08

Maintenance of Equipment:
Repairs and renewals of locomotives

Repairs and renewals of passenger cars

$ 145 25
65 00

$ 435 75
195 on

$ 581 00
260 00

Total

$ 210 25

$ 630 75

$ 841 00

Conducting Transportation :
Wages of enginemen, firemen and round-house-

$ 225 00

% 675 00

S 900 00

Fuel for locomotives. ._ ._ . __

131 00 303 00 524 00

11 00 33 00
2 50 7 50

44 00

All other supplies for locomotives ..

10 00

Wages of other trainmen _ .

45 00

24 44

195 00

60

6 00

17 14

135 00

73 22

585 00

1 80

18 00

51 48

180 00

All other train supplies

Wages of station agents, clerks and laborers

Station supplies

Loss and damage _ . ._

97 66

780 00

2 40

24 00

Other expenses _ __ _

68 62

Total- -

$ 657 68

$ 1,973 00

$ 2,630 68

General, Expenses:
Salaries of officers ______

$ 300 00
10 50
12 50

$ 900 00
31 50
37 50

$ 1,200 00
42 00
50 00

Insurance

Stationery and printing _ - .. .

Total

$ 323 00

$ 969 00

$ 1,292 00

Recapitulation of Expenses :
Maintenance of way and structures.

$ 414 77
210 25
657 68
323 00

$ 1,244 31

630 75

1,973 00

969 00

$ 1,659 08

841 00

2,630 68

1,292 00

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

General expenses

Grand total- _ - _ _ _

$ 1,605 70

$ 4.-17 06

$ 6,422 76

RENTALS PAID.

Carthage Railroad— Rents paid for lease, $1,440.00.
The above amount is included in operating expenses.

426

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

Assets.

June 30, 1892— Cost of road $ 41,400 00

Cost of equipment 6,800 00

Grand total I 48,225 77

Liabilities.

June 30, 1892— Capital stock $ 16,050 00

Other indebtedness 30,050 00

Profit 1,125 77

Grand total $ 48,225 77

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

General officers

Station agents

Other station men

Enginemen

Firemen

Other trainmen

Section foremen

Other trackmen— _

Total (including "general officers")— N. C.

Less "general officers"

Total (excluding "general officers ")— N. C.
Distribution of Above:

General administration

Maintenance of way and structures

Conducting transportation

Total (including "general officers")— N. C.

Less "general officers"

Total (excluding "general officers ")— N. C.

Number

12

Total Total | Average

No. Days Yearly Com- Daily
Worked pensation. Compen'n

312

624 !

312

312

312

312

312 !
1,560 i
4,056

312

3,744

$ 1,200 00
600 00
180 00
600 00
300 00
180 00
420 00
936 00

$ 4,416 00
1,200 00

$ 3,216 00

$ 1,200 00
1,356 00
1,860 00

$ 4,416 00
1,200 00

$ 3,216 00

$ 3 85
2 00

57
2 00
1 00

57
1 25

60

CARTHAGE RAILROAD COMPANY.

427

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

Column for Ton-
nage, number
Passengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Dollars.

Cts.

Mills

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

Total passenger revenue— _ _ _ _ __ _ .

7,155

2,821

95

40
4

78
27
82

Average receipts per passenger per mile ____

Total passenger earnings.- _ _ _

3,312
331

82

Passenger earnings per mile of road-

Passenger earnings per train mile _

Freight Traffic:

6,082

Total freight revenue. _ __ _ _ _

5,245

19
86
8
51
13

97
78
96
59

Average amount received for each ton of freight

2

Average receipts per ton per mile _ _ __ .

Freight earnings per mile of road — _ .

524
131

8,557
855

8,055
805

10

Freight earnings per train mile __ . _

Passenger and Freight:
Passenger and freight revenue _ _ _ _

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road._ -

Expenses _ .

Expenses per mile of road __. _._-__

Train Mileage :

Miles run by mixed trains.

12,480

12,480
2
2
2
Average number of|tons of freight in train 5i#-fr

Total mileage trains earning revenue.
Average number of freight cars in train __.

Average number of loaded cars in train

Average number of empty cars in train

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car

10

428

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.
COMPANY'S MATERIAL EXCLUDED.

Commodity.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Freight

Received from
Connecting
Roads and

Other Carriers.

Whole Tons.

Whole Tons.

Products of Agriculture:

1,830

12

Flour _ ...

119

';30

Hay ._ - -

10

Products of Forest:

Lumber . _ __ _ .

36

Manufactures :

Naval stores . _. - __ . _ -

2,034
400

Wagons, carriages, tools, etc

Merchandise

Total tonnage—entire line

1,300

4,264

1,707

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Locomotives:

Passenger— total number at end of year 1

Equipped with American steam brake 1

Cars in Passenger Service :

Second-class passenger cars 1

Equipped with Westinghouse air-brake 13

MILEAGE.

MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line represented by capital stock— main line, miles of single track 10

Line operated under lease 10

Total mileage operated 10

Rails— old iron, miles 10

Miles of yard track and sidings .32

Line operated under lease .32

Total mileage operated .32

Rails— old iron, miles .32

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

North Carolina— line of proprietary companies 10.32

Rails-old iron 10.32

CARTHAGE RAILROAD COMPANY.

429

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.

New Rails Laid During Year:

Steel— tons 17

Weight per yard, pounds 40

Average price per ton at distributing point $ 33 00

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal - Bit-
uminous.
Tons.

Wood-
Soft.
Cords.

Total Fuel

Consumed

Tons.

1 Average

M"- *™ OSES.

J per Mile.

Passenger __ _ ___. . _ _

104
314

104
314

66tA

12,480

Freight _____

Total __ _ _

418

418

12,480 | 66t5o0tt

Average cost at distributing point

$ 1.25

i

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Trestles 2

Aggregate length, feet 100

Minimum length, feet 50

Gauge of track, four feet nine inches ; 10.32 miles.

430

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

CASHIE AND CHOWAN RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The road is principally a lumber road, entirely in Bertie County, and is thirty-five miles in
length.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

Greenleaf Johnson

Superintendent

E.E.Smith. _ ___

Norfolk, Va.

Attorney

F. D. Winston

Windsor, N. C

The main terminal is at Howard, on Cashie River. The road runs toward Chowan River*
twenty-two miles; the other lines are switches to the timber.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Amount of capital stock authorized $100,000 00

Amount of capital stock paid up 100,000 00

Shares held by non-residents 9,996 00

ROLLING STOCK.

Four locomotives : $ 5,000 00

One pay-car 200 00

One hand-car 25 00

Fifty logging cars 2,50) 00

Cost of road 65,000 00

Equipment 18,000 00

EARNINGS.

Gross earnings

*12,400 00

CASHIE AND ROANOKE RAILROAD COMPANY.

431

CASHIE AND ROANOKE RAILROAD COMPANY

HISTORY.

This is a logging road, thirty miles in length, all in Bertie County.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

J. W. Branning _

Edenton, N. C.

Secretary

Attorney

Superintendent

Frank B. Delaplain .

Edenton, N. C.

W. D. Pruden. . _ ._

Edenton, N. C.

James A. Tickett

Wilmington, N. C.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Amount of capital stock authorized .fl00,000 00

Amount of capital stock paid up 40,000 00

Shares held by non-residents 1,000 00

Cost of road 30,000 00

Cost of equipment 6,1.50 00

Gross earnings 15,864 6j

Expenses 25,901 36

4'*2

BOARD OF KAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

CHARLESTON, CINCINNATI AND CHICAGO RAILROAD

COMPANY.

HISTORY.

This company was organized and chartered September 30, 1888, and succeeded to the rights
of the Rutherfordton Railway Construction Company.

Total mileage in North Carolina, 64>£ miles, through the counties of Cleveland, Rutherford
and McDowell.

The present name and corporate existence of this company began with an Act of the Gen-
eral Assembly of South Carolina, ratified on the 22d day of December, 1885.

The Rutherfordton Railway Construction Company was organized under an Act of the Gen-
eral Assembly of North Carolina, ratified on the 6th day of February, 1883.

The Rutherfordton, Marion and Tennessee Railway Company was organized under an Act
of the Genei'al Assembly of North Carolina, ratified on the 25th day of February, 1881.

These two last-named companies were allowed to consolidate with and merge into the
Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad Company by an Act of the General Assembly,
ratified the 17th day of February, 1887.

The purpose of this Act was to make one continuous line and to extend the road into and
across the State of North Carolina, and to enable it to be continued across the States of Tennes-
see, Virginia and Kentucky to the Ohio river.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

D. H. Chamberlain

C. M. Ward

A. Tripp

E. P. Waring

W. E. Stoney

Location of Office.

Receiver

General Manager

Superintendent

Freight and Passenger Agent

Charleston, S. C.
Charleston, S. C.
Blacksburg, S. C.
Charleston, S. C.
Charleston, S. C.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad— From Camden, S. C, to Marion, N. C , 171
mile*.

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Class of debt— Miscellaneous obligations, Receiver's certificate— Am't issued— 8 260,897 30

Amount outstanding . 260,897 30

Amount interest accrued during year 15,991 80

Amount interest paid during year 15,991 80

CHARLESTON, CINCINNATI AND CHICAGO RAILROAD COMPANY

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.

Cash $ 11,007 29

Due from agents 4,187 23

Net traffic balances due from other companies 3,146 91

Due from solvent companies and individuals 6,118 17

Balance— Current liabilities 357,748 62

Total % 882,208 22

LIABILITIES.

Receiver's certificates $ 260,897 30

Audited vouchers and accounts 47,496 03

Wages and salaries 8,734 58

Net traffic balance due to other companies 40,620 71

Balance— Cash assets 24,459 60>

Total $ 382,208 22

Materials and supplies on hand, $406.84.

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross Earnings from Operation. _ __ _ __ _

$ 161,202 75
193,003 08

$

Less Operating Expenses _ _ _

Deficit ___ _ — _. __ ___ _. _.

$ 15,991 80
13,357 27

2,287 02

31,800 33

Deductions from Income :
Interest on interest-bearing current liabilities accrued, car

$

Taxes _ __ __ __ _ __

Permanent improvements . _ ......

Total Deductions from Income _ _ _ . _

31,636 09

Deficit- _ _ ______ _

$

63,436 42

28

434

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Passenger :

Passenger revenue

Total passenger revenue

Mail

Express

Total passenger earnings

Freight :

Freight revenue

Total freight x^evenue

Total passenger and freight earnings

Other Earnings from Operation :

Car mileage— balance

Other sources

Total gross earnings from operation— Entire line

I Deductions,
Total | Account of j Actual
Receipts, i Repayments, ! Earnings,
etc.

$ 48,262

15,349

I 48,262 28
7,562 44
1,686 26

$ 57,510 98

95,349 09
152,860 07

$

7,909 55

433 13

ft

161,202 75

CHARLESTON, CINCINNATI AND CHICAGO RAILROAD COMPANY. 435

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to>
Passenger i
Traffic.

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

Repairs of roadway $

Renewals of Ties

Repairs of Bridges and Culverts

Repairs of Fences, Road-crossings, Signs, andj
Cattle Guards

Repairs of Buildings

Repairs of telegraph {

Total

Maintenance of Equipment :

Repairs and renewals of Locomotives

Repairs and renewals of Passenger Cars

Repairs and renewals of Freight Cars

Shop machinery, tools, etc

Other expenses

Total

Conducting Transportation :

Wages of Enginemen, Firemen and Round-
housemen I $

23,565 74
6,768 09
11,305 00

31 75
1,511 75

38 74

$ 43,221 07

3,198 42
3,814 56

1,288 56
377 70

8,679 24

Fuel for Locomotives

Water-supply for Locomotives

All other supplies for Locomotives.
Wages of other trainmen

All other train supplies

Wages of switchmen, flagmen and watchmen...

Expense of Telegraph, including Train Dispatch-
ers and Operators

Wages of Station Agents, Clerks and Laborers-
Station supplies

Loss and Damage

Injuries to persons

Total

5,659 24
16,316 66

1,030 30
578 73

3,780 81
933 78
131 02

2,363 76

8,771 04

165 09

506 65

13 00

40,253 08

17,453 82
5,012 74
8,372 96

23 52

1,119 67

28 69

$ 32,011 40

4,197 87

5,963 16
954 36
279 74

Total.

9 11,395 13

S 6,755 36

12,084 84

763 08

428 63

7,149 30

298 60

99 26

1,750 70

6,496 21

122 27

375 25

9 CO

$ 36,333 10

$ 41,019 56
11,780 83
19,677 96

55 27

2,631 42

67 43

$ 75,232 47

$ 7,396 29

3,814 56

5,963 16

2,242 92

657 44

$ 20,074 37

$ 12,414 60
28,401 50
1,793 38
1,007 36
10,930 11
1,232 S3
233 28

4,114 46

15,267 25

287 36

881 90

22 CO

$ 76,586 18

436

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

General Expenses :

Salaries of Officers

Salaries of Clerks

General Office Expenses and Supplies

Agencies, including salaries and rents

Advertising

Rents

Insurance

Expense of traffic associations

Legal Expenses

Stationery and Printing

Other General Expenses

Total

Recapitulation of Expenses :

Maintenance of Way and Structures

Maintenance of Equipment

Conducting Transportation

General Expenses

Grand Total

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

4,352 70
2,882 79
141 16
381 68
143 15
675 06
1,395 32
178 95
373 43
979 35
674 36

$ 12,127 95

$ 43,221 07

8,679 24

40,253 08

12,127 95

$ 104,281 34

Chargeable

to Freight | Total,.
Traffic.

3,223 79
2,098 09
104 55
282 68
106 02
499 98
1,033 08
132 53
276 58
725 35
499 46

7,576 49

4,930 88

245 71

664 36

249 17

1,175 04

2,428 40

311 48

650 01

1,704 70

1,173 82

$ 8,982 11

5 21,110 06

I 32,011 40

11,395 13 20,074 37

36,333 10 76,586 18

8,982 11 21,110 06

$ 88,721 74 $ 193,003 08

CHARLESTON, CINCINNATI AND CHICAGO RAILROAD COMPANY. 437

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

General officers

General office clerks

Station agents

Other station men

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Machinists

Carpenters

Other shopmen

Section foremen

Other trackmen

Switchmen, flagmen and watchmen

Telegraph operators and dispatchers

Employees— account floating equipment

All other employees and laborers

Total (including "General Officers ")— N. C._
Total (excluding " General Officers")— N. C.

Distribution of Above:

General administration

Maintenance of way and structures

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

Less "General Officers"

3
19

4

38

310

300

10
192

21

87

Number.

Total
No. Days
Worked

8

2,920

2

730

22

8,052

10

3,060

8

2,288

8

2,288

5

1,726

15

4,500

6

1,926

6

1,800

6

1,800

25

9,150

125

38,980

Total
Yeariy Com-
pensation.

1,098
6,054
1,484

12,288

100,744

97,094

3,65'J

61,902

6,624

$ 20,660 00
1,380 00

11,654 10
2,423 73
8,293 88
3,742 66
4,922 95
6,002 17
5,718 60
3,233 04
1,494 00

11,346 00

24,450 00
1,098 00
3,730 30
3,360 00

14,796 00

Average

Daily

Com'nsa'n

$128,305 43

$106,265 43

$ 22,040 00
53,386 06
10,731 99
42,147 38

310

100,744 , $128,305 43

$ 1 44%

m%

3 62%

1 64.

2 8534

1 33%

2 91%
179%

83
1 24
62%
1 00
61%
2 26%
1 20%

438

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

Column for Ton-
nage, number
Passengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Dollars.

Cts.

Mills

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

59,275

1,940,992

.32.

Average distance carried _ _ .

48 262

28

81

421

Average receipts per passenger per mile

02

486

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile

05

372

57,510

98

Passenger earnings per mile of road.

336

31

918

Passenger earnings per train mile _

47

866

Freight Traffic:

Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue

73,974

2,908,031

Number of tons carried one mile __ __.

Average distance haul of one ton _______

39.31

Total freight revenue. __. _

95,349
1

09

28

895'

Average receipts per ton per mile __ _

03

278

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile

•03

051

Total freight earnings __ __ _ __ _ _

95,349

09

557

56

777

Freight earnings per train mile _ __ __ __

1

07

127

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue. ________

152,860

07

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road _ _ . _

899

76

649

Gross earnings from operation _ __ .

161,202

75

942

70

614

193,003

08

Expenses per mile of road _ _ _ _

1,128

67

298

Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains.

Miles run by freight trains

Miles run by mixed trains

Total mileage trains earning revenue _

Miles run by switching trains

Miles run by construction and other trains-
Grand total train mileage

115,729
75,620
17,848

209,197
32,754
13,123

255,074

CHARLESTON, CINCINNATI AND CHICAGO RAILROAD COMPANY. 439

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.
COMPANY'S MATERIAL EXCLUDED.

COMMDITY.

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Whole Tons.

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

Whole Tons.

Total
Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

Products of Agriculture:

Grain

Flour

Other mill products

Hay

Tobacco

Cotton

Fruit and vegetables

Products of Animals:

Live stock

Dressed meats

Other packing-house products

Poultry, game and fish

Wool

Hides and leather

Products of Mines:

Anthracite coal

Bituminous coal

Ores

Stone, sand and other like articles

Products of Forest:

Lumber

Wood, poles and cross-ties

335
107
29
40
9
6,484
162

661
70

27
1
2

29

1,580
56

12,754

948

2,111

4,716

1,007

194

61

321

449

229

997

92

18

21

1,365

70

134
34

2,446
4,823
1,036

234

70

6,805

611

890

1,067

119

19

2

50

1,366
796

1,580
126

12,888
982

440

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT- Continued.

Commodity.

Manufactures :

Petroleum and other oils

Sugar

jNaval stores

Iron, pig and bloom

Iron and steel rails

Other castings and machinery

Bar and sheet metal

Cement, brick and lime

Agricultural implements

Wagons, carriages, tools, etc

Wines, liquors and beers

Household goods and furniture

Fertilizers and phosphate rock

Merchandise

MlSCELL,A>EOUS :

Other commodities not mentioned above.
Total tonnage— entire line

Freight

Originating

on this

Road.

Whole Tons.

542

30

4,217

50

5
41
159

2,534

Freight

Receiv'd from

Connecting

Roads and

Other Carriers

38,854

Whole Tons.

621

538

148

53

37

1,024

22

33

48

221

10,657

1,251

6,953

Total
Freight
Tonnage.

Whole Tons.

35,120

1,163

568

4,365

53

37

1,074

6

1,353

25

16,285
1,141

9,487

73,974

CHARLESTON, CINCINNATI AND CHICAGO RAILROAD COMPANY. 441

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Item.

Total
Numbei
at end ol

Year.

Equipment Fitted

with Train

Brake.

Equipment

Fitted with

Automatic

Coupler.

No.

Kind.

No.

Kind.

Locomotives :

Passenger. _. __ _ _ _____

5
6

4

2

Air.
Air.

Air.

Air.

Air.

5

2

1

8

50

Freight. _. _ __

Total locomotives

Cars in Passenger Service :
First-class passenger cars

11

5

2
2
4

6
5

1

Janney.
Janney.

Second-class passenger cars _ _

Baggage, express and postal cars _ __ _

Other cars in passenger service -

Janney.

Total __.___. _ _

13

204
79
20

6

Cars in Freight Service :
Box cars _ _____

Hinson.

Flat cars _ _

Coal cars _ __ ___

Total. _____

303

Cars in Company's Service :

Caboose cars _ ___ _

Total

Total cars owned

3

319

442

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

MILEAGE.

MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line represented by capital stock, main line— Miles of single track 171.04

Miles of yard track and sidings, main line I 11.05

Total mileage operated (all tracks) 182.09

Rails— Steel 182.09

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

South Carolina— Line represented by capital stock, main line 107.02

North Carolina— Line represented by capital stock, main line 64.02

Total mileage operated (single track) 171.04

Rails— Steel 171.04

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.

New Ties Laid During Year:

Oak and pine 33,964

Average price at distributing point 25 cts.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal -Bitu-
minous.
Tons.

Total Fuel

Consumed

Tons.

j Average

Milps Rim Pounds
Miles ±iun Consumed

per Mile.

4,000.27

3,312.00

901.00

305.00

4,000.27

3,312.00

901.00

305.00

110,370
98,827
32,734
13,124

72

Freight __ -

66
55
46

Total .. _ _ - _ —

8,518.27

8,518.27

255,055

66

$ 3.25

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.

Trainmen :

At stations, injured.

EAST TENNESSEE AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD.

443

EAST TENNESSEE AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RAIL-
ROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

Line of road, Johnson City, Tennessee, to Cranberry, N. C, thirty-four miles. Total length of
line in North Carolina, three (3) miles, all in Mitchell county. The road was chartered May,
1866; road opened July, 1882.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Oefice.

President - _

Philadelphia, Pa.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Cranberry, S. C.
Cranberry, S. C.

Secretary-Treasurer _ __ __

John S. Wise.- -

General Superintendent

Auditor. _

C. H, Nimson

Wallace Hahn _

444 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EGYPT RAILWAY COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The Egypt Railroad was completed in 1891. The incorporation and organization of the Egypt
Railway Company before the Secretary of State, was confirmed and ratified by the Legislature,
session 1891. No limitation as to duration of charter.

The road begins at Egypt, a point on the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad, and extends
to Colon, a point on the Raleigh and Augusta Air.Line Railroad. Total length of road, eight
miles.

OFFICERS.

President Samuel A. Henszey.

Secretary K. K. Waite.

The general office is at Egypt, Chatham County,. N C.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock— common, number of shares authorized 2,500

Par value of shares $ 50 00

Total par value authorized 125,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 96,500 00

MANNER OF PAYMENT FOR CAPITAL STOCK.

Issued for construction— common, number of shares issued during year 1,930

Total number of shares issued 1,930

FUNDED DEBT.
MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.
Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage bonds. Date of issue, 1890. When due, 1920.

Amount of authorized issue $ 120,000 00

Amount issued 99,000 00

Amount outstanding 99,000 00

Cash realized on amount issued 99,000 00

Rate of interest, 6 per cent., payable March 1 and September 1.

Amount of interest accrued during year 5,940 00

Amount of interest paid during year None.

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage bonds— Amount issued $ 99,000 00

Amount outstanding 99,000 00

Amount of interest accrued during year 5,910 00

Amount of interest paid during year . None.

EAST TENNESSEB AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD. 445

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.

Cash $ 17 57

Due from solvent companies and individuals 149 45

Balance— Current liabilities 23,845 86

Total $ 24,012 88

LIABILITIES.

Loans and bills payable $ 17,313 96

Audited vouchers and accounts 287 61

Matured interest coupons unpaid 5,940 00

Miscellaneous 471 31

Total i $ 24,012 88

RECAPITULATION.

FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Capital stock— total amount outstanding $ 96,500 00

Amount per mile of road— miles, 8; amount 12,062 50

Bonds— total amount outstanding 99,000 00

Amount per mile of road 12,375 00

FOR MILEAGE OPERATED (TRACKAGE RIGHTS EXCLUDED), THE OPERATIONS OF
WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THE INCOME ACCOUNT.
Name of road— Egypt Railway.

Capital stock $ 96,500 00

Funded debt 99,000 00

Current liabilities 18,072 88

Total 5213,572 88

Amount per mile of road— miles, 8; amount 26,696 61

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Construction— right-of-way, total cost to June 30, 1892 $ 190,791 06

Total equipment 23,501 65

Total cost construction, equipment, etc. $ 214,292 71

INCOME ACCOUNT.
FOR ROADS MAKING OPERATING REPORTS.

$

6,616 13
3,943 84

$

$

2,672 29

5,940 00
1,785 44

Total income

2 672 29

Deductions from Income :
Interest on funded debt accrued

$

Interest on interest-bearing current
otherwise provided for_

liabilities

accrued, not

Total deductions from income

7 725 44

Deficit. . .

$

5,053 15

446

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Passenger :

Total Receipts.
Passenger revenue ft 127 41

Freight :

Freight revenue 6,488 72

Total passenger and freight earnings : ft 6,616 13

Total gross earnings from operation— North Carolina ft 6,616 13

Total gross earnings from operation— entire line ft 6,616 13

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable to
Freight
Traffic.

Total

Maintenance of way and structures

Maintenance of equipment

ft 130 00

ft 702 13

117 38

1,507 12

ft 832 13
117 38

Conducting transportation

300 (JO

1,867 12

Total

General expenses- __ _ .. _

ft 430 00

$ 2,414 81
§ 1,068 33

ft 2,844 81

1,068 33

58 88

Insurance

13 88

45 00

Total _

$ 13 88
ft 130 00

$ 1,113 33
702 13

ft 1 127 21

Recapitulation of Expenses:

832 13

Maintenance of equipment. _

117 38
1,567 12
1,113 33

117 38

300 00
13 88

1,867 12
1,127 21

ft 443 88

ft 3,499 96

ft 3,943 84

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

ASSETS.

June 30, 1892-Cost of road ft 190,791 06

Cost of equipment 23,501 65

Cash and current assets 167 02

Profit and loss 5,053 15

Grand total ft 219,512 88

liabilities.

June 30, 1892— Capital stock 96,500 00

Funded debt 99,000,00

Current liabilities 24,012 88

Grand total ft 219,512 88

EAST TENNESSEE AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD. 447

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

Number.

Average
Daily

Compen-
sation.

General officers

General office clei'ks

Station agents

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Section foremen

Other trackmen

Total (including "general officers ")— N. Carolina.

Less "general officers,"

Total (excluding " general officers ")— N. C

Distribution of Above :

General administration

Maintenance of way and structures

Conducting transportation

1 00

1 00
3 00
85
1 00
1 20

$ 1 00
1 95
5 85

DESCRIPTION OP EQUIPMENT.

Locomotives— total number atendof year, freight 1

Cars in passenger service— combination passenger cars 1

Cars in freight service— box cars 3

Coal cars 23

Road cars 3

Total cars owned 30

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

From Colon to Egypt, miles 8

Alignment — number of curves 24

Aggregate length of curved line, miles 3

Length of straight line, miles 5

Profile— length of level line, miles 1%

Aggregate length of ascending grades, miles 2%

Aggregate length of descending grades, miles 4

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Trestles— number 4

Aggregate length, feet 567

Minimum length, feet 60

Maximum length, feet 275

Gauge of track, four feet nine inches ; eight miles.

448 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

HAMILTON RAILROAD AND LUMBER COMPANY.

HISTORY.

This road is principally a logging road. Total length of road, 30 miles ; 13 miles in Martin
county and 17 miles in Edgecombe county.

OFFICERS.

President and General Manager Frank Hitch Hamilton, N. C.

Secretary I. H. Pritchard Hamilton, 1ST. C.

ROAD OPERATED.
Hamilton to Lawrence.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Amount of capital stock $ 100,000 00

Cost of road 1C0,000 00

Equipment 20,000 00

Cost of construction per mile 3,300 00

Cost of equipment per mile , 4,0C0 00

EARNINGS.

Gross earnings $ 11,534 03

Operating expenses 9,628 51

Employees 15

JAMESVILLE AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD COMPANY.

449

JAMESVILLE AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

This road was chartered February, 1869 ; opened December 1, 1877. Line of Road, from James-
ville, N. C, to Washington, N. C. Total length of road, 22.57 miles.
No limitation as to duration of charter.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location op Office.

President. - _ .

Philadelphia, Pa.
Philadelphia, Pa.

Secretary ______

H. T. Fenton

Auditor _ _ _

Superintendent _ __ _ __ _ _

Wm. H. Little _ __ _

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock
Funded debt.

$ 100,000 00
100,000 00

RECEIPTS.

Gross earnings

Operating expenses.

■,615 55
3,252 80

29

450

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

MARIETTA AND NORTH GEORGIA RAILWAY COMPANY.

HISTORY.

"The Marietta and North Georgia Railway Company is a corporation organized under the
laws of the State of Georgia, approved February 9, 1854. By various acts amendatory thereto,
among which is one approved October 24, 1870, the name of said company was changed to the
Marietta and North Georgia Railroad Company. The Georgia and North Carolina Railroad
Company was chartered under bill approved by the Governor of North Carolina March 31, 1871.
The Knoxville Southern Railroad Company was organized under the general laws of Tennessee
June 23, 1887. By an Act of the Georgia Legislature, approved February 28, 1876, and another
Act of said body, approved December 22, 1886, the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad Com-
pany was authorized to consolidate with the Georgia and North Carolina Railroad Company.
By an Act of the North Carolina Legislature, approved March 3, 1887, the Georgia and North
Carolina Railroad Company was authorized to consolidate its line with the Marietta and North
Georgia Railroad Company, and granted the right to consolidate this company with a line to be
constructed in the State of Tennessee. Under the laws of Georgia, North Carolina and Tennes-
see, applicable to the Marietta and North Georgia Railway Company and the Knoxville Southern
Railroad Company, they were allowed to consolidate."

Marietta and North Georgia Railroad and Georgia and North Carolina Railroad consolidated
May 19, 1887, under name of Marietta and North Georgia Railway Company. Marietta and
North Georgia Railway Company and Knoxville Southern Railroad Company consolidated
November 25, 1890, under the name of Marietta and North Georgia Railway Company.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post Office Address.

Lenox Smith ! New York, N. Y._

A. L. Hartridge l Savannah, Ga

J. B Glover Marietta, Ga

H. M. Hammett Marietta, Ga

G. G. Whitcomb j Murphy, N. C

W. B.Bradley Marietta, Ga

H. M. Aiken Knoxville, Tenn.

M. R. Gay < Knoxville, Tenn.

L. H. Baker New York, N. Y._

Date of Expiration of Term.

First Wednesday in October,
1891, or until their successors
have been elected and qualified.

MARIETTA AND NORTH GEORGIA RAILWAY COMPANY.

451

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

Receiver

Vice-President

Secretary

Treasurer

Treasurer for receiver

Attorney, or general counsel-
Auditor

Auditor

Chief engineer

General superintendent

General freight agent

General passenger agent

J.B. Glover

Lenox Smith

H. M. Hammett

J.B. Glover

S. J. Bradley

Clay & Blair

W. B.Bradley—-
M. J. Bradley .__.

C. R. Walton

J. B. Glover

W. B. Bradley—
F. B. Chandler __

Marietta, Ga.
New York, N. Y
Marietta, Ga,
Marietta, Ga.
Marietta, Ga.
Marietta, Ga.
Marietta, Ga.
Marietta, Ga.
Marietta, Ga.
Marietta, Ga.
Marietta, Ga.
Marietta, Ga.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

1. Marietta and North Georgia Railway Company.
A. From Marietta, Ga., to Murphy, N. C, (miles) 108.52

From Blue Ridge, Ga., to Knoxville, Tenn., Junction K. and A. Road, (miles). 121.31
5. Knoxville and Augusta Railroad Company.

From K. and A. Junction with M. and N. G. Railway to Knoxville, Tenn., (miles) 2

Total 231.83

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common— number of shares authorized 55,000

Par value of shares $ 100 00

Total par value authorized 5,500,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 5,500,000 00

MANNER OF PAYMENT FOR CAPITAL STOCK.

Issued for construction, common— number of shares issued during year 21,153%

Total number of shares issued 55,000

Remarks.— Issued for construction principally. City of Knoxville subscribed 2,750 shares,
but proceeds went to Construction Company (G. R. Eager, contractor). Few shares subscribed
by parties along line of Knoxville Southern Railroad, but number and amount paid in un-
known.

452

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

FUNDED DEBT.

MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, ETC.

Class of bond or obligation— first mortgage. Date of issue- January 1, 1887. When due— 50 years.

Amount of authorized issue per mile from Marietta, Ga., to Murphy, N. C. _$ 16,000

Amount of authorized issue per mile from Blue Ridge, Ga., to Knoxville, Tenn. 20,000

Amount issued 4,210,000 00

Amount outstanding 4,210,000 00

Rate — 6 per cent. When payable— July and January 1.

Interest— amount accrued during year 251,808 00

EQUIPMENT TRUST OBLIGATIONS.

Series or Other
Designation.

Bills payable
Bills payable
Bills payable
Bills payable
Bills payable
Bills payable
Bills payable
Bills payable
Bills payable

Date of Issue.

March 20, '90
May 1, '90.
June 14, '90.
Feb. 1, '90.
August 1, '89
Feb. 1, '90.
May 16, '90.
May 31, '90.
March 6, '91.

Term.

leach month,
leach month,
leach month,
leach month,
leach month.
1 every 4 mos.
1 every 4 mos.
1 every 4 mos.
leach month.

Number
of Pay-
ments.

Equipment
Covered.

50 box cars.
36 coal cars.
30 box cars.
50 box cars.
20 box, 30 flat cars
1 locomotive.
1 locomotive.

1 locomotive.

2 locomotives.

Remarks.

Without interest, favor

S. W. Groome.
Without interest, favor

S. W. Groome.
Without interest, favor

S. W. Groome.
Without interest, favor

P. M. Lewis.
Without interest, favor

Jackson & W. Mfg. Co.
Without interest, favor

R. I. Loco. Works.
Without interest, favor

R. I. Loco. Works.
Without interest, favor

R. I. Loco. Works.
Without interest, favor

Burnham, W.,&Co.

STATEMENT OF AMOUNT.

Series or Othei
Designation.

Bills payable
Bills payable
Bills payable
B:lls payable
Bills payable
Bills payable
Bills payable
Bills payable
Bills payable
Total

Cash Paid on
Delivery of
Equipment.

Deferred Payments.
Principal.

8 1,000 00
1,000 00
1,000 00
1,854 80

8 4,854 80

Original
Amount.

Am'nt Out-|
standing.

Deferred Payments— Interest.
Original Amount.

$ 16,912 50 I $ 14,883 00

8,106 12 j
10,147 50

16,912 50
25,315 20
3,125 00
3,125 00
3,125 00
17,744 88

$ 104,513 70

7,295 52 I No record. Presume averaged and added
9,132 75 I to principal.
14,206 50 J j

25,315 20 $2,090 20, averaged and added to principal.

I
2,083 341 I

2,083 31

No record. Presume averaged and added

3,125 00 j to principal.

15,526 77

8 93,651 42

$1,051 68, averaged and added to principal.

Equipment on opposite page bought under " lease contract." That is, certain monthly pay-
ments to be made as for rent, and upon completion of all payments the road has the privilege
of buying the equipment upon the payment of some small sum, say one dollar in each case.

MARIETTA AND NORTH GEORGIA RAILWAY COMPANY.

453

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Class of debt— Mortgage bonds, amount issued $ 4,210,000 00

Amount outstanding 4,210,000 00

Amount interest accrued during year 251,808 00

Miscellaneous obligations, reported under current liabilities as bills payable.

RECEIVER'S CERTIFICATES.

Date issued— June 8, 1891, amount issued $ 5,378 96

Amount outstanding 5,378 96

Amount interest accrued during year, 8 per cent 26 94

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.

Cash $ 354 32

Due from agents 7,769 75

Net traffic balances due from other companies 572 98

Due from solvent companies and individuals 12,988 17

Construction Co., bills payable issued them to aid them in their financial

matters 282,142 30

Balance— Current liabilities 669,060 79

Total $ 972,888 31

LIABILITIES.

Receiver's certificates $ 5,378 96

Loans and bills payable 391,887 17

Audited vouchers and accounts , 18,810 61

Wages and salaries 18,755 61

Matured interest coupons unpaid I 251808 00

Rentals due July 1 , 650 00

Miscellaneous 285,571 02

Total $ 972,888 31

Materials and supplies on hand, $8,087.08.

RECAPITULATION.
FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

ACCOUNT.

Total Amount

Outstanding.

Apportionment

Amount Per Mile of Road.

To Railroads.

Miles.

Amount.

Capital Stock

Bonds _ .

$ 5,500,000 00
4,210,000 00

$ 5,500,000 00
4,210,000 00

232.83
232.83

$ 23,622 39
18,081 86

<r

Total -. .-

$ 9,710,000 00

$ 9,710,000 00

232.83

$ 41,704 25

Equipment trust obligations entered under current liabilities.
FOR MILEAGE OPERATED.

Marietta and North Georgia Railway Company— Capital stock $ 5,500,000 00

Funded debt 4,210,000 00

Current liabilities 972,888 31

Total 10,682,888 31

Miles 229.83

Amount per mile of road 46,481 70

454

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Item.

Charged to

Construction or

Equipment.

Total Cost
to June
30, 1890.

Total Cost
to June

30, 1891.

Cost per
Mile.

Construction :
Right-of-way— Improvements to track-

$ 1,093 42

6,884 90

2,528 32

599 34

239 00

2,446,192 69

$ 15,345 69
2,546 12

7,112,955 24

$ 1,093 42

6,884 90

17,874 01

3,145 46

239 00

9,559,147 93

Buildings, furniture and fixtures

Total construction

Equipment :

$ 2,457,537 67

$ 8,485 14
310 00

$ 7,130,847 05

$ 68,508 76

12,460 98

4,318 48

77 28

114,893 11

1,662 86

$ 9,588,384 72

$ 76,993 90

12,770 98

4,318 48

77 28

114,893 11

1,662 86

Baggage, express and postal cars

$ 8,795 14

if 201,921 47

$ 210,716 61

Grand total cost construction, equip-

$ 2,466,332 81

$ 7,332,768 52

$ 9,799,101 33

$ 42,086 94

MARIETTA AND NORTH GEORGIA RAILWAY COMPANY. 455

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross earnings from operation $ 186,595 53

Less operating expenses 168,672 80

Income from operation j

Total income

Deductions from Income:
Interest on funded debt accrued ; $ 251,834 94

Interest on interest-bearing current liabilities accrued, not
otherwise provided for ;

Taxes j

Total deductions from income

Deficit

Deficit from operations of year ending June 30, 1891

Surplus on June 30, 1890 [from "general balance sheet," 1890
Report]

Deficit on June 30, 1890 [from "general balance sheet," 1890|
Report] !

Additions for year

Deductions for year

Deficit on June 30, 1891 [for entry on " general balance sheet "]

4,581 45
4,680 86

17,922 73
17,922 73

261,097 25
243,174 52
243,174 52

310,326 71

553,-501 23
18,271 15

571,772 38

571,772

Additions for year made up of losses on current accounts and claims for wages, supplies and
overcharges, etc., that were not audited when receiver was appointed, which have since been
paid and charged direct as a loss.

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Total Receipts

Passenger :

Passenger revenue j $ 68,848 89

Total passenger revenue

Mail

Express

Other items, telegraph

Total passenger earnings

Freight :

Freight revenue i | $ 103,058 42

Overcharge to shippers

Total freight revenue

Total freight earnings

Total passenger and freight earnings

Other Earnings from Operatinn :

Car mileage— Balance

Total gross earnings from operation— entire line

Actual
Earnings.

$ 68,848 89
4,922 54
7 ,52b 38
1,131 74

$ 82,424 55

$ 102,547 75

$ 102,547 75

$ 184,972 30

1,623 23

$ 186,595 53

456 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

STOCKS OWNED.

Augusta, Georgia, Exposition Company— Total par value $ 100 00

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

Repairs of roadway $ 49,527 63

Repairs of bridges and culverts 2,593 21

Repairs of buildings 358 65

Repairs of telegraph 511 03

Total $ 52,990 52

Maintenance of Equipment:

Repairs and renewals of locomotives $ 10,014 77

Repairs and renewals of passenger cars 1,791 43

Repairs and renewals of freight cars 7,845 68

Shop machinery, tools, etc 240 59

Other expenses 132 07

Total $ 20,024 54

Conducting Transportation:

Wages of enginemen, firemen and roundhousemen $ 16,627 51

Fuel for locomotives 17,905 58

Water-supply for locomotives 581 00

All other supplies for locomotives 1,625 46

Wages of other trainmen 12,772 87

All other train supplies 1,814 09

Wages of switchmen, flagmen and watchmen 744 60

Expense of telegraph, including train dispatchers and (operators doing

agents duties, no division made) 165 66

Wages of station agents, clerks, and laborers 12,696 67

Station supplies 197 68

Loss and damage 1,938 30

Injuries to persons 3,142 43

Total $ 70,211 85

General Expenses :

Salaries of officers $ 7,357 15

Salaries of clerks 3,825 13

General office expenses and supplies 1,093 56

Advertising 137 41

Insurance *. 1,226 25

Rents for tracks, yards and terminals 5,818 00

Rents not Otherwise provided for 625 59

Legal expenses 3,812 80

Stationery and printing 1,550 00

Total $ 25,445 89

Recapitulation of Expenses:

Maintenance of way and structures $ 52,990 52

Maintenance of equipment 20,024 54

Conducting transportation 70,211 85

Genera] expenses 25,445 89

Grand total $ 168,672 80

Percentage of expenses to earnings -entire line 903.95

MARIETTA ANT) NORTH GEORGIA RAILWAY COMPANY

457

RENTALS PAID.

RENTS PAID FOR LEASE.

Tracks— Located at Knoxville, Tennessee; owned by Knoxville and Augusta Railroad Com-
pany. Total, $5,818.00. Rented at $2.00 per car for cars passing over their road and bridge.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1890.

June 30, 1891.

y'k. ending
June 30, 1891

Item.

Total.

Item. Total.

Increase.

$7,130,847 05
201,921 47

$ 9,588,384 72
210,716 61 i

Cost of equipment

100 00

$7,332,868 52

Stocks of other companies owned

100 00

$ 9,799,201 33

$ 2,466,332 81

291,214 99, 291,214 99

Cash and current assets

303,827 52

303,827 52

12,612 53

8,070 27 1 8,070 27

Other Assets— Materials and sup-
plies

8,087 08

8,087 08

16 81

310,326 71

310,326 71

571,772 38

571,772 38

261,445 67

$7,942,480 49

$7,942,480 49

$10,682,888 31

$10,682,888 31

$2,740,107 82

Liabilities.

$3,384,625 00|
3,884,000 00

Capital stock

$ 5,500,000 00

Funded debt..

4,210,000 00

972,883 31

$10,682,888 31

673,855 49

Current liabilities

Grand total _ - _.

$7,942,480 49

$7,942,480 49

$10,682,888 31

$2,740,407 82

Accrued interest on funded debt not yet payable, payable July 1, included in profit and loss.

IMPORTANT CHANGES DURING THE YEAR.

1. Thirteen miles Marietta and North Georgia Railway and 408.31 miles Knoxville Southern
Railroad, from Blue Ridge, Ga., to Knoxville, Tenn., August 16, 1890.

2. Three miles lost straightening line between Marietta and Canton, Ga.

5. Marietta and North Georgia Railway Company and Knoxville Southern Railroad Company
consolidated November 25, 1890, under the name of the Marietta and North Georgia Railway
Company.

6. $2,115,375 issued for construction prior to consolidation.

7. $326,000 bonds (Marietta and North Georgia Railway) issued for construction prior to consol-
idation. Mortgage given by Knoxville Southern Railroad as security for Marietta and North
Georgia construction.

8. Receiver appointed January 19, 18§1, by U. S. District Court for North District of Georgia
and confirmed by U. S. Courts of North Carolina and Tennessee, upon application of Central
Trust Company of New York, trustees, for default of interest on bonds due January 1, 1891.

4-18

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC.

2. Agreement with R. S. Herbert for hauling the IT. S. Mail from depot to post-office at Mur-
phy, N. C, and vice versa, at seventy-five cents per day.

8. Agreement with Knoxvilleand Augusta Railroad Company, Knoxville, Tenn., for use of
their track and bridge at rental of $2 per car for all passenger ears and loaded freight cars hauled
over same.

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation— first mortgage. "What road mortgaged— from Marietta, Ga., to
Murphy, N. C, 111.52 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, $16,000. What equipment
mortgaged— all. From Blue Ridge, Ga., to Knoxville, Tenn., 121.31 miles. Amount of mortgage
per mile of line, $20,000 00. What equipment mortgaged— all.

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

General Officers

General Office Clerks

Station Agents

Other station men

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Machinists

Carpenters

Other shopmen

Section Foremen

Other trackmen

Switchmen, Flagmen and Watchmen

All other employees and laborers, brakemen and
trainmen

Total (including "General Officers").
Less " General Officers"

Total (excluding "General Officers").

No.

27
9

20

22

17

61

4

4

36

40

216

4

8
481

I Total
[No. Days
[Worked.

475

1,434

2,0673^

7,440

2,378

3,383

3,593

2,981

5,478

1,203^

1,10834

7,399
10,179
39,193%
631

1,31434

Total

Yearly Com

pensation.

$,78334
1,434

88,34934

7,357 15
3,825 13
9,448 54
1,973 77
10,760 55
5,173 92
6,856 48
5,916 39
3,273 28
2,217 15
8,878 66
12,927 65
35,273 89
744 60

2,393 20

Average

Daily

Compen'n

$ 117,020 36
7,357 15

5 13

1 85

1 27

83

3 18

1 44

2 30

1 08

2 72
2 00
1 20
1 27

90
1 18

1 82

$109,663 21 I $ 1 24

Distribution of Above:

General administration $ 11,182 28

Maintenance of way and structures 51,038 52

Maintenance of equipment 11,957 91

Conducting transportation 42,841 65

Total (including "General Officers").
Less "General Officers"

$ 117,020 36

7,357 15

Total (excluding "General Officers") $ 109,663 21

Average daily compensation 1 24

MARIETTA AND NORTH GEORGIA RAILWAY COMPANY.

459

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

ITE3I.

Column for Ton-
nage, number
Passengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Dollars. Cts. Mills

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

Number of passengers carried one mile

Average distance carried

Total passenger revenue

Average amount received from each passenger

Average receipts per passenger per mile

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile

Total passenger earnings

Passenger earnings per mile of road

Passenger earnings per train mile

Freight Traffic:
Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue

Number of tons carried one mile

Average distance haul of one ton

Total freight revenue

Average amount received for each ton of freight-
Average receipts per ton per mile

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile

Total freight earnings

Freight earnings per mile of road

Freight earnings per train mile

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road

Passenger and freight earnings

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road

Gross earnings from operation

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road

Expenses

Expenses per mile of road

93,124

2,294,963

24.644

59,020

4,131,400

70

,848

82,424
355

102,517

102,547
442

171,396

739
184,972

797
186,595

804
168,672

727

932

540

876

282

751

482
561

029

983

905

086

107

460 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT AND TRAIN MILEAGE— Continued.

Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains 200,278

Miles run by freight trains 118,608

Miles run by mixed trains 17,360

Total mileage trains earning revenue 331,240

Miles run by switching trains 31,300

Miles run by construction and other trains 15,987

Grand total train mileage 378,533

Mileage of loaded freight cars— North 241,368

Mileage of loaded freight cars-South 212,280

Mileage of empty freight cars— North 59,040

Mileage of empty freight cars -South 76,320

Average number of freight cars in train . 15

Average number of loaded cars in train JO

Average numberof empty cars in train 5

Average number ot tons of freight in train 90

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car 9

MARIETTA AND NORTH GEORGIA RAILWAY COMPANY.

461

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MOVEMENT.
COMPANY'S MATERIAL EXCLUDED.

Commodity.

Total Freight Tonnage.

Products of Agriculture :

Grain

Flour

Other mill products

Cotton I

1
Fruit and vegetables j

Products of Animals:

Live stock

Other packing-house products

Poultry, game, and fish

Hides and leather

Products of Mines:

Bituminous coal

Coke

Stone, sand, and other like articles

Products of Forest :

Whole Tons.

Per Cent.

1,116

018.91

1,966

033.31

94

001.59

1,357

022.99

1,192

020.20

676

011.45

411

007.47

6

.10

39

.66

13,898

235.48

15

.26

15,377

260.54

11,006

186 48

Manufactures:

Petroleum and other oils _ ______ ...

283

004.80

Sugar

95

001.61

448

007 59

Other castings and machinery

781

013.23

Bar and sheet metal _

22

.37

1,160
92

019 66

Wagons, carriages, tools, etc.. __ ______ _ _ _ .

001 56

Wines, liquors, and beers

317

005.37

Household goods and furniture- _ ______

199

003 37

Merchandise _ _

7,165

121.40

Miscellaneous :

Other commodities not mentioned above _ _

1,275

021.60

Total tonnage— entire line _ _ _ . __

59,020

100 00

462

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Item.

Number

Added

During

Year.

Total
Number
at End of

Year.

Equipped With Train
Brake.

Number.

Kind.

Locomotives :

Passenger

7

7

Westinghouse.

Freight

8

8

Westinghouse.

Total locomotives-

15

15

Cars in Passenger Service :

9

9

1

1

Westinghouse.
Westinghouse.

Parlor cars

1

1

7

7

Total

18

18

Westinghouse.

Cars in Freight Service :

Box cars

182

182

Hand.

Flat cai's

61

61

Hand.

Stock cars

10

11

11

Hand.

Coal cars

30

30

Hand.

Total

10

284

284

Hand.

Cars in Company's Service :

Caboose cars

5

5

Hand.

Total - —

5

5

MARIETTA AND NORTH GEORGIA RAILWAY COMPANY

463

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line

Repres'ted

by Capital

Stock.

Line Op-
erated
Under
Tr'ckage
Rights.

Total

Mileage

Operated.

New Line
Construc-
ted During
Year.

Rails.

Line in Use.

Iron. Steel.

Main Line

Miles of single track _ .

229.83

2

231.83
8.90

13.00
2.90

W 40 1

Miles of yard track and sidings—

56

65

>■

Total mileage operated (all tracks)

229.83

2

240.73

15.90

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

Line

!Repres'ted

Constrtir M^e< 1^

Rails.

State.

Stock.

ted During
Year.

Excluding, ""£"
Trackage ^
wignts. Rights

Iron.

30

30

Steel

Main Line

Georgia

108 27
13.25

180.28

13.25
108.31

2.00

40 1
56
60% I

65 J

my2

108.31 13.00

Total mileage operated (single track).

229.83 13.00

229.83

2.00

MILEAGE OWNED.

Georgia— line represented by capital stock, main line 111.27

North Carolina j 13.25

Tennessee 108 31

Total mileage owned (single track) 232.83

Georgia— line represented by capital stock, branches and spurs. 108.27 in uses. 3 abandoned
by straightening line.

464 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Passenger, freight and switching— coal— tons, bituminous 8,937

Construction— Paid by Construction Company building road.

Average cost at distributing point $ 2 00

Trainmen :

Coupling and uncoupling.

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.

Killed. Injured.

Falling from trains and engines 1

Derailments _— 1

Other train accidents 1

Other causes 2

Total 1 8

Not Trespassing :

Derailments 1

At stations 1

Total ■ 2

Other train accidents— Trackman thrown from track by passing train.
Other causes— Two trackmen, hand mashed and foot cut by track tools.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

Gauge of track, four feet nine inches ; 204.31 miles.
Gauge of track, three feet one-quarter inch ; 25.52 miles.

OWNED BY ANOTHER COMPANY, BUT LOCATED ON PROPERTY MAKING THIS

REPORT.
Miles of line, 231.83; miles of wire, 231.83; owned by North Georgia Telegraph Company;
operated by Marietta and North Georgia Railway Company.

MAXTON, ALMA AND ROWLAND RAILROAD COMPANY

465

MAXTON, ALMA AND ROWLAND RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

This company was chartered as the Alma and Little Rock Railroad Company, by an act
ratified the 9th day of March, 1881, and the said charter was amended by an act of the General
Assembly ratified the 9th day of March, 1889, changing the name of the company to its present
name. No limitation as to duration of charter.

Line operated from Maxton to Rowland. Total length of line, 16 miles.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

President

Superintendent

-- 1

J. R. Wilkinson

Alma, N. C.

Purchasing Agent J i

Treasurer I P. A. Fore

Secretary

Freight Agent.
Auditor

E. S. Lathrop

Alma, N. C.

Alma, N. C.

30

466

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

NORFOLK AND SOUTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The Norfolk and Southern Railroad was organized January 20, 1870, as the Elizabeth City
and Norfolk Railroad Company. Road opened to Elizabeth City, N. C, forty-five miles, June
1, 1881; to Edenton, N. C, December 6, 1881. Name changed by legislative enactment February
1, 1883. The property of the Norfolk Southern Railroad Company was placed in the hands of
Watson B. Dickerman as receiver on the 22d day of November, 1889, by order of the United
States Court of the Eastern District of Virginia.

The Norfolk and Southern Railroad Company reorganized June 1, 1891, and consolidated with
the Albemarle and Pantego Railroad Company.

Elizabeth City and Norfolk Railroad Company, charter granted by State of North Carolina
January 20, 1870. Amended January 21, 1872; amended March 7, 1878; amended January 20, 1883 ;
amended January 31, 1883. Ratified by Virginia February 23, 1875; ratified by Virginia March
3, 1882; ratified by Virginia February 3, 1888; ratified by Virginia March 6, 1882. Amended in
North Carolina March 2, 1889; March 11, 1889; February 10, 1891.

Albemarle and Pantego Railroad Company, charter granted by North Carolina March 2, 1887.

Norfolk Southern Railroad foreclosed by sale of April 29, 1891.
Organized January 20, 1870, as Elizabeth City and Norfolk Railroad Company. Name changed
by legislative enactment January 31, 1883, to Norfolk Southern Railroad Company.

The original purpose of this company was to establish a railroad between the town of Eliza-
beth City, N. C, and the city of Norfolk, State of Virginia, with a capital, stock of $1,000,000.
This Act of incorporation was ratified the 20th day of January, 1870, amended January, 1872,
March, 1878, March, 1881, and January, 1883.

ORGANIZATION.

Watson B. Dickerman New York City.

W. G. Dominick New York City.

Alex. T. VanNest New York City.

John G. Moore New York City.

Edward C. Sampson New York City.

Walters. Johnson . New York City.

Dr. C. N. Hoagland New York City.

Dean Sage Albany, N. Y.

John L. Roper Norfolk, Va.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

President j Watson B. Dickerman

First Vice-President Walter S. Johnson

j New York City.
. New York City.

Secretary-Treasurer

j M. W. Dominick New York City.

General Solicitor ! J. W. Simpson New York City.

Attorneys— Virginia Starke & Martin ! Norfolk, Va.

Attorneys— North Carolina | Pruden & Vann | Edenton, N. C.

Auditor ; I. P. Jernigan Norfolk, Va.

General Manager M. K. King Norfolk, Va.

Division Superintendent ] W. W.King Berkley, Va.

Division Superintendent ' A.M.Hawkins : Roper, N. C.

General Freight Agent ' H. C. Hudgins ( Norfolk, Va.

General Passenger Agent H. C. Hudgins Norfolk, Va.

NORFOLK AND SOUTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY. 467

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Norfolk and Southern Railroad, main line— From Berkley, Va., to Edenton, N. C,

miles 73.05

Branches and spurs— From Berkley, Va., to Edenton, N. C, miles 3.76

Main line— From Mackey's Ferry to Belhaven, N. C, miles 29.80

Total miles 106.61

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common— Number of shares authorized 20,000

Par value of shares •_ $ 100 00

Total par value authorized 2,000,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 2,000,000 00

FUNDED DEBT.

MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.

Class of bond or obligation— first mortgage. Date of issue, 1891. When due, 1941.

Amount of authorized issue per mile of road I $ 10,000 00

Amount issued 625,000 00

Amount outstanding 625,000 00

Cash realized on amount issued 620,050 00

Rate of interest, 5 per cent., payable May and November.

Amount paid during year 16,075 00

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage bonds— amount issued $ 625 000 00

Amount outstanding 625,000 00

Amount of interest paid during year 16,075 00

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIFS.

ASSETS.

Cash $ 135,304 45

Due from agents 14,517 39

Net traffic balances due from other companies 17,115 84

Due from solvent companies and individuals 11,884 92

Total $ 178,822-60

LIABILITIES.

Audited vouchers and accounts 10,797 39

Wages and salaries 14,530 64

Balance— Cash assets 153,494 57

Total _' $ 178,822 60

Materials and supplies on hand, $10,215.68.

468

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

RECAPITULATION.
FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Total Amount
Outstanding.

Apportionment.

Amount Per Mile of Road.

Account.

To Railroads.

Miles.

Amount.

$ 2,000,000 00
625,000 00

$ 2,000,000 00
625,000 00

108.82

$ 19,264 11
6,020 00

Bonds

$ 2,625,000 00 ft 2.625.000 i

103.82

$ 25,284 11

FOR MILEAGE OPERATED (TRACKAGE RIGHTS EXCLUDED), THE OPERATIONS OF
WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THE INCOME ACCOUNT.
Nanie of road— Norfolk and Southern Railroad.

Capital stock $ 2,000,000 00

Funded debt 625,000 00

Current liabilities 25,328 03

Total.

52,650,328 03

COST OP EOAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Item.

Construction :

Other real estate

Fences

Bridges and trestles

Road-bed and track .

Buildings, furniture and fixtures

Shop machinery and tools

Wharfing, etc

Total construction

Equipment :

Locomotives

Passenger cars

Freight cars

Floating equipment

Total equipment

Grand total cost construction, equipment, etc

Expenditures During Year.

Included

in Operating

Expenses.

#

979 10

11,493 33

18,431 19

18,512 93

1,138 00

8,721 32

$

59,278 87

$

3,396 00

1,706 00

510 00

1,600 00

$

7,212 00

$

66,490 87

Not Included in Operating
Expenses.

Charged to

Income

Account as

Permanent

Improvements

2,975 51

2,975 51

,975 51

Charged to

Construction or

Equipment.

100 00

8,804 25
3,572 30

$ 12,476 55

12,476 55

Total cost construction, equipment, etc., to June 30, 1892— $2,546,831.10.

NORFOLK AND SOUTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY

469

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross earnings from operation

Less operating expenses

Income from operation

Miscellaneous income — less expenses

Income from other sources

Total income

Deduction From Income :

Interest on funded debt accrued

Taxes

Permanent improvements :.

Total deductions from income

Net income

Surplus from operations of year ending June 30, 1892

Surplus on June 30, 1891 [from "general balance sheet," 1891
Report]

Additions for year

Surplus on June 30, 1892 [for entry on "general balance
sheet,"!

470

BOARD OP RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Total
Receipts.

Deductions,

Account of

Repayments,

etc.

Actual
Earnings.

Passenger :
Passenger revenue

$ 75,585 19

$ 60 25

$ 75,585 19

$ 8,028 46

3,684 15

602 86

50 00

$ 269,785 55

Total deductions _ _____ __________ __

$ 60 25

60 25

Total passenger revenue _ __.._.

$ 1,219 13

$ 75,524 94

Mail

Express

12,365 47

Total passenger earnings

$ 87,890 41

Freight :

269,785 55

$ 1,219 13

4,018 32
16,889 22
5,192 47

1,325 05
150 29
403 16

1,219 13
$ 268,566 42

Coal sales ___ - ___ ___

26,100 01

$ 294,666 43
$ 382,556 84

Other Earnings from Operation :

$ 1,878 50

Total gross earnings from operation— Entire line-

$ 384,435 34

NORFOLK AND SOUTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY.

471

MISCELLANEOUS INCOME.

Item.

Gross Income.

Less Expenses

Steamer Plymouth _

$ 19,284 11
9,617 22
7,121 02
3,324 47
3,869 78
78 00
4,218 45

9 12,030 63
7,381 90
6,974 55
5,479 50
4,801 64
190 70

Steamer Roberts

Steamer Dickerman

Steamer Home Belle. ___ _ __

Steamer Ranger„ ._ . _ _ _

Steamer Wagner

Sale of old material, etc

Total _ _ ... _ _ _ _

$ 47,513 05

$ 36,858 92

Net miscellaneous income, $10,654 13.

472

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic:

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

Total.

Maintenance of Way and Structures:

Repairs of roadway

$ 17,035 31

$ 34,566 87

.$ 51,622 18

3,898 50
4 149 82

7,915 15
9,034 51

766 19

11 813 65

Repairs of bridges and culverts __ _.

13,484 33

Repairs of fences, road-crossings, signs, and
cattle-guards

377 37

1,143 56

Repairs of buildings

9,928 74

20,158 38

30,087 12

Repairs of docks and wharves

3,201 31

6,499 63

9,700 94

Other expenses

117 95

239 48

357 43

Total- _______ . - ___ -_ __.

$ 39,00>J 09

$ 79,200 21

$ 118,209 21

Maintenance of Equipment:

Repairs and renewals of locomotives

S 4,133 82

$ 8,392 91

$ 12,526 73

Repairs and renewals of passenger cars _

5,662 22

5,662 22

Repairs and renewals of freight cars _

9,339 00
1,649 56

9 339 00

Repairs and renewals of ferry-boats, tugs, floats
and barges

812 46

2,462 02

Shop machinery, tools, etc

1,370 w

2,782 86

4,153 52

Other expenses . _ _ __

210 93

428 26

639 19

Total

9 12,190 09

ft 22,592 59

$ 34,782 68

Conducting Transportation:

Wages of enginemen, firemen and roundhouse-
• men __ .

$ 3,539 81

$ 7,186 90

$ 10,726 71

Fuel for locomotives

5,101 72

10,358 04

15,459 76

All other supplies for locomotives

935 86(
3,001 72

1,900 10

2,835 96

6,094 41

9,096 13

All other train supplies

230 44

467 88

698 32

Wages of switchmen, flagmen and watchmen-

1,959 49

3,978 86

5,937 85

Expense of telegraph, including train dis-
patchers and operators

1,038 41

2,108 30

3,146 71

Wages of station agents, clerks and laborers

9,737 68

19,770 47

29,508 15

Station supplies

1,433 13

2,916 94

4,353 07

Car mileage . — _ .......

10,925 53

10,925 53

Loss and damage __ _ _ _ J

293 64

596 19

889 83

Injuries to persons

33 00

67 CO

100 00

Barges, floats, tugs, ferry-boats, expenses of, in-!
eluding wages, fuel and supplies

4,693 25

9,528 72

14,221 97

819 85

1,664 55

2,484 40

Total

$ 32,821 00

77,563 39

$ 110,384 39

NORFOLK AND SOUTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY.

473

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued

Chargeable to
Item. ' Passenger

Traffic.

|

General, Expenses:

Salaries of officers $ 3.76S 50

Salaries of clerks 1,866 40

General office expenses and supplies 79 61

Advertising 645 55

Insurance 392 75

Rents for tracks, yards and terminals 3,718 50

Rents not otherwise provided for 261 65

Legal expenses 1,436 13

Stationery and printing 1,225 08

Other general expenses 1,077 76

Total ; $ 14,471 96

Recapitulation of Expenses :

Maintenance of way and structures $ 39,009 00

Maintenance of equipment 12,190 09

Conducting transportation 32,821 00

General expenses 14,471 96

Grand Total $ 98,492 05

Chargeable to
Freight
Traffic.

Total.

7,651 50 9
3,789 38 ;

161 70
1,310 68 |

797 43 '
10,524 76

531 25 |
2,915 79 ;
487 29

2,188 19

11,419 70

5,655 78

241 34

1,956 23

1,190 18

14,243 26
792 90
4,351 92
3,712 37
3,265 95

32,357 67 i $ 46,829

8 79,200 21 $

22,592 59

77,563 39

32,357 67
8 211,713 86 I 8

118,209 21

34,782 68
110,384 39

46,829 63
310,205 91

Percentage of expenses to earnings— entire line SO.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

ASSETS.

June 30, 1892-Cost of road ) JO-,,,WI ,n

Cost of equipment / * A-^b.Ml 10

Cash and current assets 178,822 60

Other assets — Materials and supplies 10,215 68

Grand total §2,735,869 38

LIABILITIES.

June 30, 1892— Capital stock $2,000,000 00

Funded debt 625,000 00

Current liabilities 25,328 03

Profit and loss 25,537 25

Income account 60,001 10

Grand total $ 2,735,869 38

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation — First mortgage. What road mortgaged— From Berkley, Va.,
to Edenton, N. C, 76.81 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line— §10,000.00 per mile is auth-
orized. What equipment mortgaged — All rolling and floating. What income mortgaged — All
earnings. What securities mortgaged— None. What road mortgaged— From Mackey's Ferry to
Belhaven, 29.80 miles. Total miles of roads mortgaged, 106.61.

474

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

General officers

General office clerks

Station agents

Other station men

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Machinists

Carpenters

Other shopmen

Section foremen

Other trackmen

Switchmen, flagmen and watchmen

Telegraph operators and dispatchers

Employees— account floating equipment

All other employees and laborers at 15 cents per hour.

Total (including "general officers")

Less " general officers "

Total (excluding "general officers")

Distribution of Above:

General administration

Maintenance of way and structures

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

Transportation laborers

Total (including "general officers")

"Less "general officers"

Total (excluding "general officers ")

I Total Total Average

Number. No. Days Yeariy Com-! Daily

I Worked pensation. iCom'nsa'n

12

11

73

20

147

9

4

20

137

593

5

19
167

96
174
137

593
5

1,560
4,368
7,176
5,616
4.212
4,092
1,716
9,314
3,552
2,736

13,704
6,240

31,080
2,316
1,248
5,464

104,394
1,560

102,834

5,928
37,320
19,992
41,154

104,394
1,560

102,834

$ 11,199 96

9,000 00
10,889 00

6,056 00

9,491 04

3,654 00

3,774 00

9,943 68

9,768 12

5,363 12
19,026 48
11,880 00
27,971 00

3,623 24 i

2,340 00

9,653 40 j
15,428 40 15 c.

7 18
2 06
1 51

1 08

2 25
90

2 20

1 06

2 75
1 96
1 38
1 90

90
1 55
1 88
1 40
p'r h'r

$169,061 44
11,199 96

$157,861 48

$ 20,199 96
39,851 00
34,157 72
59.424 36
15,428 40

$ 1 47

$ 1

$169,061 44
11,199 96

$157,861 48 $ 1 38

$ 3 40

1 07

1 70

1 44

15 c. p'r h'r

$ 1 47
7 18

NORFOLK AND SOUTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY.

475

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

Passenger Traffic:

Number of passengers carried earning revenue

Number of passengers carried one mile

Average distance carried

Total passenger revenue

Average amount received from each passenger

Average receipts per passenger per mile

Total passenger earnings

Passenger earnings per mile of road

Passenger earnings per train mile

Freight Traffic:
Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue.

Number of tons carried one mile

Average distance haul of one ton

Total freight revenue

Average amount received for each ton of freight

Average receipts per ton per mile

Total freight earnings

Freight earnings per mile of road

Freight earnings per train mile

Passenger and Freight:

Passenger and freight revenue

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road

Passenger and freight earnings

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road

Gross earnings from operation

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road

Expenses

Expenses per mile of road

Column for Ton-
nage, number Pas-
sengers, number
Trains, Mileage.
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Dollars. Cts. Mills

89,359

2.304,386

26

■4,570

262,446
12,142,585

846
1

268,566

1

294,666

2,838
4

343,137

3,305
382,556

3,684
384,435

3,702
310,205

2,987

450
236

530
219

332
211

340

471

252

91

92 | 053

476

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT,

Train Mileage:

Miles run by passenger trains

Miles run by freight trains

Miles run by mixed trains

AND TRAIN MILEAGE.— Continued.

Total mileage trains earning revenue

Mileage of loaded freight cars— North

Mileage of loaded freight cars— South

Mileage of empty freight cars— North

Mileage of empty freight cars— South

Average number of freight cars in train

Average number of loaded cars in train

Average number of empty cars in train

Average number of tons of freight in train

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car.

7i',363
48,105

18,468

136,936

824,298

403,184

52,474

442,678

5.3

3.5

1.8

34.9

10

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Item.

Locomotives :

Passenger

Freight

Switching

Total locomotives

Cars in Passenger Service :

First-class passenger cars

Combination passenger cars

Sleeping cars

Baggage, express and postal cars-
Other cars in passenger service ..

Total

Cars in Freight Service:

Box cars

Flat cars J

Other cars

Total

Cars in Company's Service :

Gravel cars

Caboose cars

Total

Cars leased

Grand total cars

Total
Number
at end of

Year,

185

35

50

282

Equipment Fitted

with Train

Brake.

No.

Kind.

Westinghouse.
Westinghouse.
Westinghouse.

Westinghouse.
Westinghouse.

Westinghouse.

Equipment

Fitted with

Automatic

Coupler.

No.

Kind.

Miller.
Miller.
Miller.

Miller.

Janney.

NORFOLK AND SOUTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY

477

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line Represented
by Capital Stock.

Line
Oper-
ated
under
Lease.

Total

Mileage

Operated.

Rails.

Line in Use.

Iron.

Main Line

Branches
and Spurs.

Steel.

102.85

376

106.61
17.15

2.79
17.15

103 82

Total mileage operated (all tracks)-

102.85

376

123.76

19.94

103.82

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

.

Line Represented
by Capital Stock.

Main Llnete^

22.05 1.92
80.80 i 1.84

Rails.

State.

Sidings.

Iron, Steel.

Virginia

North Carolina

6.60 l 8.52
10.55 i 11.42

22.05

81.77

102.85 3.76

17.15 ; 19.94

1

103 82

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.

New Ties Laid During Year:

Cypress, juniper and white oak 40,000

Average price at distributing point 26.40 cts.

CONSUMPTION OP PUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal-
Bitumi-
nous.
Tons.

Passenger I 1,469.27

Freight :____ \ 2,300.06

Switching 998.89

Construction 843.49

Total ; 5,612.25

Average cost at distributing point j $ 2 63

Wood-
Soft.
Cords.

iTotal Fuel

Consum'd.

Tons.

1 Average
Miles Pounds

Run. . Consum'd
per Mile.

509

384

23

1,473

$ 2 63

1,747.77

2,555.01

1,190.89

904.99

6,398.66

90,031 ;

65,690 '
104,473

41,825
302,019

63

38.82
70.04
22.79
43.27
42.37

478

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.

Killed. Injured.
Trainmen :

Coupling and uncoupling 1

Switchmen, Flagmen, and Watchmen:

Coupling and uncoupling 2

Other Employees:

Coupling and uncoupling 1

Falling from trains and engines 1

fOther causes 1

Total 2 4

Passengers:

*Other causes 1

fCar repairer fell from car roof, striking on his head.

♦Man was lying on track in a state of intoxication, asleep, and Avas not discovered in time to
prevent being struck by engine.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

Working Divisions or Branches

Alignment.

Profile.

Number

of
Curves.

Aggregate

Length

of Curved

Line.

Miles.

Length

of Straight

Line.

Miles.

Length

Miles.

of

Level
Line.

Miles.

Berkley, Va., to Edenton, N. C

Mackey's Ferry to Belhaven, N. C

76.81
29.80

61 8.90
13 2.65

64.15

27.15

62.74
27 79

Total __. - — - —

106.61

74

10.55

91.30

90 53

Profile.

Working Divisions and
Branches.

Ascending Grades.

Descending Grades.

Number.

Sum

of

Ascents.

Feet.

Aggregate

Length of

Ascending

Grades.

Miles.

Number.

Sum

of

Descents

Feet.

Aggregate

Length of

Descend'g

Gi'ades.

Miles.

Berkley, Va., to Edenton, N. C

Mackey's Ferry to Belhaven, N. C.

12
4

7.0
2.3

4.55
1.29

13
2

8.7
1.1

5.76

..72

Total

16

9.9

5.84

15

9.8

6.48

NORFOLK AND SOUTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY. 479

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD— Continued.

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Bridges— Iron 3

Aggregate length, feet 244

Minimum length, feet 77

Maximum length, feet 90

Bridges— Combination 1

Aggregate length, feet 32

Minimum length, feet 32

Maximum length, feet 32

Total number bridges, 4. Total aggregate length, feet, 276.

Trestles— number 21

Aggregate length, feet 1,913

Minimum length, feet 16

Maximum length, feet 423

Gauge of track, 4 feet 8% inches; 106.61 miles.

TELEGRAPH.

OWNED BY COMPANY.

Miles of line 39

Miles of wire 39

OWNED BY ANOTHER.

Miles of line 74

Miles of wire 74

Name of owner— Western Union Telegrapb Company. Name of operating company— West-
ern Union Telegraph Company.

480

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

NORFOLK AND CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The Western Branch Railway Company was chartered by the General Assembly of Virginia
February 19, 1886, and the Chowan and Southern Railroad Company was chartered in North
Carolina, March 7, 1887, and January 21, 1889, and in Virginia, May 5, 1887, and January 27, 1888.
The main line of the road was completed in the latter part of 1889; road opened April 1, 1890. On
February 14, 1889, the name was changed to the Norfolk and Carolina Railroad Company. This
company was chartered for the purpose of constructinga railway between Tunis Landing on the
Chowan river through the counties of Hertford and Bertie, to some point on the Roanoke river
in the county of Bertie, with the privilege of extending its line on the south or west of Roanoke
river to any point on the Tar or Neuse rivers, and northwardly to the county of Gates to any
point on the Virginia State line.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

W. G. Elliott, .

Wilmington, N. C.

Vice-President _ _ _ __ _

H. Walters

C. G. Elliott .

Norfolk," Va.

C. G. Elliott- ___

Norfolk, Va.

W. A. Riach _ . _ .

Wilmington, N. C.
Norfolk, Va.

Spencer LeGrand _

General Manager

Chief Engineer

Superintendent Transportation

G. M. Serpell

B. R. Dunn

Norfolk, Va.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.

J. R. Kenly

T. M. Emerson

T. M. Emerson _ __

PROPERTY OPERATED.

, Norfolk and Carolina Railroad.

A. Main line- from Pinner's Point, Va., to Tarboro, N. C, (miles) 100.49

B. Big Point Branch— from Bruce, Va., to Big Point and Belleville, Va., (miles) _ 6.53
Bennetts's Pasture Branch- from Driver, to Bennett's Pasture, Va., (miles)__ 1.53
To Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad— from Armistead, Va., to Seaboard and

Roanoke Railroad (miles) 1.13

Miles of line for each class of roads 109.70

NORFOLK AND CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY. 481

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common— par value of shares $ 100 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 1,500,000 00

MANNER OF PAYMENT FOR CAPITAL STOCK.

Issued for cash— total number of shares issued 550

Issued for construction, common— total number of shares issued 14,450

Total 15,000

Total cash realized $ 55,000

FUNDED DEBT.

MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, ETC.
Class of bond or obligation— first mortgage. Date of issue- April 1, 1889. When due— 1939.

Amount of authorized issue $ 1,500,000 00

Amount issued 1,320,000 00

Amount outstanding 1,320,000 00

Rate of interest, 5 per cent., payable April and October.

Interest— amount accrued during year . 66,000 00

Amount paid during year 66,000 00

Cash realized on amount issued, issued for construction and equipment.

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Class of debt— Mortgage bonds, amount issued $ 1,320,000 00

Amount outstanding 1,320,000 00

Interest— amount accrued during year 60,000 00

Amount paid during year 66,000 00

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.

Cash 1 $ 16,378 42

Net traffic balances due from other companies 5,675 66

Due from solvent companies and individuals 7,724 45

Other cash assets 4,466 44

Balance— current liabilities 89,031 95

Total $ 123,276 92

LIABILITIES.

Loans and bills payable 103,242 41

Audited vouchers and accounts 8,075 71

Wages and salaries 10,533 80

Matured interest coupons unpaid 1,425 00

Total $ 123,276 92

Materials and supplies on hand, charged to expenses.

31

482

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

RECAPITULATION.

FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Account.

Total Amount
Outstanding.

Apportionment

Amount Per Mile of Road.

To Railroads.

Miles.

Amount.

$ 1,500,000 00
1,320,000 00

$ 1,500,000 00
1,320,000 00

109.70
109.70

$ 13,673 66

12,032 82

Total ..

$ 2,820,000 00

$ 2,820,000 00

109.70

$ 25,706 48

FOR MILEAGE OPERATED.

Norfolk and Carolina— Capital stock $ 1,500,000 00

Funded debt 1,320,000 00

Current liabilities 123,276 92

Total 2,943,276 92

Miles 109.70

Amount per mile of road 26,830 24

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Item.

Construction:

Right-of-way

Ties

Buildings, furniture and fixtures

Engineering expenses

Terminal facilities and elevators

Other items _,

Total construction

Equipment:

Freight cars

Floating equipment

Total equipment

Grand total cost construction, equip-
ment, etc.

Charged to

Construction or

Equipment.

$

730 80

4,421 20

392 53

2,139 16

10,039 72

2,686 87

$ 11,567 88

137 70

23,795 37

$ 37,565 37

49,133 25

Total Cost
to June

30, 1891.

Total Cost
to June

30, 1892.

$ 2,429,506 21$ 2,441,074 09

438,i

Cost per
Mile.

476,564 12

$ 2,868,504 96 $ 2,917,638 21

I

22,252 27

4,344 25

$ 26,596 52

NORFOLK AND CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY.

483

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross earnings from operation

$

306,649 67
230,847 89

8

$

66,000 00

5,222 41
10,770 18

75,801 78

Miscellaneous income — less expenses- . _ _ _ __ _ _

3,974 95

$

79,776 73

Deductions from Income:

Interest on interest-bearing current liabilities accrued, not
otherwise provided for

81,992 59

$

2,215 86

Deficit from operations of year ending June 30, 1892

Surplus on June 30, 1891 [from "general balance sheet," 1891
Report]

9

2,215 86
15,221 11

Deductions for year

$

13,005 25
4,398 99

Surplus on June 30, 1892 [for entry on "general balance sheet"]

9

8,606 26

484

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION— Entire Line.

Item.

Total
Receipts.

Deductions,

Account of

Repayments,

etc.

Actual
Earnings.

Passenger :

$ 46,247 09

$ 58 80
18 80
49 63

Tickets redeemed and cash fares refunded

$ 240,593 77

Total deductions _ -

$ 127 23

$ 431 A%

$ 46,119 86

6,048 28

1,820 93

204 53

Mail - - ____

Freight:

Freight revenue

$ 54,193 60

$ 240,162 31

Total freight earnings

$ 240,162 31

Total passenger and freight earnings

Other Earnings From Operation :

$ 294,355 91
484 62

215 74

11,593 40

$ 12,293 76

Total gross earnings from operation— entire line —

$ 306,649 67

MISCELLANEOUS INCOME.

Interest $ 26 00

Rent of wharf. . 2,500 08

Rent of warehouses 1,042 50

Rent of houses 96 00

Fines 6 00

Rent of rail 304 37

Total 3,974 95

NORFOLK AND CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY.

485

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

Total.

Maintenance of Way and Structures ;

Repairs of roadway

Renewals of ties

Repairs of bridges and culverts

Repairs of fences, road-crossings, signs, and cat
tie guards ._j

Repairs of buildings

Repairs of docks and wharves

Other expenses

Total

Maintenance of Equipment :

Repairs and renewals of locomotives

Repairs and renewals of passenger cars.
Repairs and renewals of freight cars

18,532 39

283 32
2,665 78

771 65
1,393 30

1 17

$ 23,647 61

$ 2,874 04
3,055 72

Repairs and renewals of ferry-boats, tugs, floats
and barges

Shop machinery, tools, etc

Other expenses

Total

Conducting Transportation :

Wages of enginemen, firemen and roundhouse-
men

224 95

129 29

3 36

6,287 36

Fuel for locomotives

Water-supply for locomotives

All other supplies for locomotives

Wages of other trainmen

All other train supplies

Wages of switchmen, flagmen and watchmen-
Expense of telegraph, including train dispatch-
ers and operators

4,811 37

9,451 48

784 66

758 55

3,671 78

727 29

Wages of station agents, clerks and laborers __.

Station supplies

Switching charges— balance

Loss and damage

Injuries to persons

Barges, floats, tugs, ferry-boats, expenses of, in-
cluding wages, fuel, and supplies

Other expenses

Total

1,549 04

2,306 76

714 86

489 64

909 60

109 27

$ 22,785 66

348 35

3,277 59

948 74

1,713 06

367 48

1 44

8 41,318 05

631 67

5,943 37

1,720 39

3,106 36

367 48

2 61

$ 29,442 32

$ 53,(

5,748

7,113 46

1,564 62

158 97
4 12

$ 14,589 26

13,847 31

17,845 09

1,569 32

932 39

9,376 19

894 21

3,113 45

4,690 16

33,483 51

878 93

1,813 09
912 56
161 00

10,305 99
136 58

$ 26,284 30

),959 78

$ 8,622 13
3,055 72
7,113 46

1,789 57
288 26

7 48
$ 20,876 62

$ 18,658 68
27,296 57
2,353 98
1,690 94
13,047 97
1,621 50
3,113 45

6,239 20
35,790 27
1,593 79
1,813 09
1,402 20
161 00

11,215 59
245 85

$ 126,244

486

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

Total.

General Expenses :

$ 4,216 06

2,511 33

673 20

796 76

906 10

37 57

92 00
209 01
319 10

16 82
610 82
994 07

35 88

$ 5,183 66
4,742 00

827 70

$ 9,399 72 .
7,253 33

Salaries of clerks _ __ _ _

General office expenses and supplies

1,500 90
796 76

89 29

110 22

2,083 84

256 97

1,132 77

20 68

751 00

3,976 29

44 12

995 39

147 79

Insurance

Expense of traffic associations ._ .

2,175 84
465 98

Rents for tracks, yards, and terminals

1,451 87
37 50

1,361 82

4,970 36

80 00

Other general expenses _ _ _

Total. . _ ._ .

9 11,418 72

$ 19,218 54

9 30,637 26

Recapitulation of Expenses :

$ 23,647 61

6,287 36

26,284 30

11,418 72

$ 29,442 32
14,589 26
99,959 78
19,218 54

$ 53,089 93

20,876 62

126,244 08

30,637 26

Maintenance of equipment. _

Grand Total

$ 67,637 99

$ 163,209 90

$ 230,847 89

Percentage of expenses to earnings— entire line, 75 per cent.

NORFOLK AND CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY.

487

RENTALS PAID.
RENTS PAID FOR LEASE.

Tracks— Situated in Norfolk county and Portsmouth ; owned by Seaboard and

Roanoke Railroad Company $ 319 10

Terminals— Situated in Norfolk, Va. ; owned by Norfolk City 532 77

Terminals— Situated in Norfolk, Va. ; owned by B. Urquhart 600 00

Grand total rents $ 1,451 87

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.

Assets.

Year Ending June 30, 1892.

Total.

Total.

Increase.

$ 2,429,506 21

438,998 75

32,473 66

Cost of road __

$ 2,441,074 09

476,564 12

34,244 97

$ 11,567 88

37,565 37

1 771 31

$ 2,900,978 62

$ 2,951,883 18

$ 50,904 56

Liabilities.

$ 1,500,000 00

1,320,000 00

65,757 51

15,221 11

$ 1,500,000 00

1,320,000 00

123,276 92

8,606 26

$ 57,519 41

Grand Total— __ _ _

$ 2,900,978 62

9 2,951,883 18

$ 50,904 56

Decrease for year ending June 30, 1892, $6,614.85.

488

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES— Entire Line.

Class.

Number.

Total I Total
No. Days Yearly Corn-
Worked.! pensation.

Average

Daily
Compen'n

General officers

General office clerks

Station agents

Other station men

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Machinists

Carpenters

Other shopmen

Section foremen

Other trackmen

Switchmen, flagmen and watchmen

Telegraph operators and dispatchers

Employees— account floating equipment

All other employees and laborers

Total (including "general officers")— Virginia-
Less "general officers "

Total (excluding "general officers")— Virginia— .
Distribution of Above:

General administration

Maintenance of way and structures

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

Total (including "general officers")

Less "general officers"

Total (excluding "general officers")

9
9

13
107
6
17
10
34
2
4

21
17
150
13
6
28

465

456

22

178

19

246

455
9

456

2,808
2,808
3,926

25,260
3,888
3,780
2,496
7,560
672
1,116
6,144
5,304

36,300
4,332
1,608
5,824
2,772

116,£
2,6

113,790

6,604
45,300
5,964

58,730

116,598

2,808

113,790

$ 10,899 72
6,240 00
8,675 00
27,547 88
15,990 12
4,164 00
6,660 00
7,764 60
1,767 00
2,253 00
8,606 40
8,700 00
28,274 40
3,934 80
2,523 96
9,108 00
2,089 80

$155,198 68

10,899 72

$144,298 96

$ 16,845 72

41,470 20

9,938 88

86,943 88

$155,198 68
10,899 72

3 88
2 22
2 21
1 09

4 11

1 10

2 67

1 03

2 63
2 02
1 40
1 64

78

91

1 56

1 56

1 27

$144,298 96

2 55
92
1 67
1 48
1 33

1 27

NORFOLK AND CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY

489

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Item.

No.

Added

During

Year.

Total

No. at

End of

Year.

Equipment Fitted
With Train Brake.

Equipment Fitted
with autom'ic c'peer

No.

Kind.

No.

Kind.

Locomotives :

1
54

3

10

1

3

8
1

Westinghouse.
Westinghouse.
Westingheuse.

Westinghouse.
Westinghouse.

Westinghouse.

Westinghouse.

3

8

11

4
3

7

175
99

274

12

7

Janney.

Janney.

Total locomotives.- _ __ _

14

4
3

12

4

3

Cars in Passenger Service :

First-class passenger cars

Bag'ge, exp'ss and postal cars,

Janney.
Janney.

Total _ - _ _ .

7

182
115
154

7
100

Janney.

Cars in Freight Service :
Box cars ______

Janney.

Flat cars _ _ _ _

Janney.

Stock cars. _

Total— ___ _ _

55

481

13

1
7
10

100

Janney.

Cars in Company's Service :
Gravel cars-

Janney.

Derrick cars - .

Caboose cars

Other road cars

Janney.

Total _ _

31
519

19
300

Grand total cars

490

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

MILEAGE.

MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Miles of single track— Line represented by capital stock, main line 100.49

Branches and spurs 9.21

Miles of yard track and sidings 9.85

Total mileage operated (all tracks) 119.55

Rails-Steel 119.55

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES. *

"Virginia— Line represented by capital stock, main line 34.38

Branches and spurs 9.21

North Carolina— Main line 66.11

Total mileage operated (single track) 109.70

Total mileage, excluding trackage rights— Virginia 43.59

North Carolina 66.11

Total 109.70

Rails— Steel 109 70

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.

New Tibs Laid During Year:

Pine and oak 2,098

Average price at distributing point 35 cts.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal -Bitu-
minous.
Tons.

Wood-
Soft.
Cords.

Total Fuel

Consumed

Tons.

Miles Run

Average

Pounds

Consumed

per Mile.

3,696

8,926

699

874

76

174

20

30

3,734
9,013

709

889

116,522

143,263

16,210

16,460

64.09

125 82

Switching

87.48
108.02

Total -

14,195

300

14,345

292,455

98.10

$ 2.53

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.
Trainmen :

Coupling and uncoupling, injured 1

Other causes, injured 1

Total 2

NORFOLK AND CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY.

491

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

Working Divisions or Branches.

Alignment.

Profile

Number

of
Curves.

Aggregate

Length
of curved

Line.

Miles.

Length

of Straight

Line.

Miles.

Length

Miles.

of
Level
Line.
Miles.

100.49
1.13

6.53
1.55

22
2

7.07

03 42

39.59

Armistead to Seaboard and Roanok

e R. R.

.42 .71

.39

10 1.66 4 87

1.91

1

.32 1.23

.51

Total. __

109.70

35

9.47

100.23

42.40

Profile.

Working Divisions and
Branches.

Ascending Grades.

Descending Grades.

Number.

Sum
of

Ascents.
Feet.

Aggregate

Length of

Ascending

Grades.

Miles.

! Sum

Number! °f

Descents

P'eet.

Length of

Descend'g

Grades.

Miles.

Pinner's Point to Tarboro

64

494 16

32.12
.74

2.77
.40

64 426.56

28.78

Armistead to Seab'd & Roan'ke R. R.
Bruce to Pig Point and Belleville.—
Driver to Bennett's Pasture

2 4
9 24.2
2 6

7

2

19.05
5.02

1.85
.64

Total—

77

fi2ft.Rft

36.03

73

4*n 8i

21 97

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Item.

Number.

Aggregate
Length.

Minimum
Length.

Maximum Length.

Feet.

Inches.

Feet.

Feet. I Inches.

Bridges:

Iron _ _____

4

1,146

1

60

276

Total. _ ._ _

4

1,146

1

60

276

7

Trestles

41

13,391

25

3,711

Overhead highway crossings— bridges 1 ; height of lowest above surface of rail, 20 feet.
Gauge of track, four feet nine inches; 66.11 miles.

TELEGRAPH.
OWNED BY ANOTHER COMPANY.

Miles of line 201

Miles of wire 105.5

Name of owner— Western Union Telegraph Company.

492

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PALMETTO RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The Palmetto Railroad Company was organized January 10, 1884, under the laws of South Car-
olina, and of North Carolina, Acts of 1883.

Chartered by Legislature of South Carolina December 21, 1882, Act No. 7, part of 18 volume of
Statutes at Large of State of South Carolina. Fourth section amended in 1884, Act 29, page 858,
part of 18 volume, and same section amended again in 1886, Act No. 280, page 330, part of 19 vol-
ume State of South Carolina. Chartered by North Carolina Legislature in 1883, Act of North
Carolina Legislature, chapter 92, page 146.

Road opened from Hamlet, N. C, to Cheraw, S. C, September, 1887.

The corporate powers of this company are those conferred in chapter 138, Acts 1871-'72, and
chapter 99, Battle's Revisal, and subject to revocation at the will of the Legislature.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term.

James P. Brinton __
Moncure Robinson
Charles Chauncey _

P, A. Welford

C. E. Welford

Philadelphia, Pa.
Philadelphia, Pa
Philadelphia, Pa
Richmond, Ya. _.
Richmond, Ya. ..

Resigned.
Dead.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

Philadelphia, Pa.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Richmond, Ya.

J. P. Brinton, resigned .

First Vice-President . _ . _

P. A. Welford _._ ._ .

Wilmington, N. C.
Rockingham, N. C.
Cheraw, S. C.

Attorney, or General Counsel

John D. Shaw __ . _ . _ _

S. E. Godfrey.

Superintendent and Acting Presid't

Wilmington, N. C.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Palmetto Railroad— From Hamlet to Cheraw, 18.20 miles.

PALMETTO RAILROAD COMPANY. 493

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock— common, number of shares authorized 3,000

Par value of shares $ 100 00

Total par value authorized 300,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 100,000 00

Capital stock— preferred, number of shares authorized 2,000

Par value of shares $ 100 00

Total par value authorized 200,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 200,000 00

Rate of interest 6 per ct.

Amount dividends declared during year 12,000 00

MANNER OF PAYMENT FOR CAPITAL STOCK.

Issued for cash— common, total number of shares issued 2.000

Issued for incorporators for securing franchises, right-of-way, etc.— common

stock 1,000

Total cash realized $200,000 00

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.

Cash $ 6,808 57

Due from agents 89 04

Due from solvent companies and individuals 75

Balance — Current liabilities 183,911 95

Total $ 190,810 31

LIABILITIES.

Audited vouchers and accounts $ 51 41

Wages and salaries 471 35

Dividends on guaranteed stock unpaid 12,000 00

Miscellaneous 178,287 55

Total $190,810 31

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.
Construction :

Right-of-way— Total cost to June 30, 1891 $ 3,361 49

Other real estate 822 75

Grading and bridge and culvert masonry 113,178 43

Bridges and trestles 51,149 07

Rails 66,388 52

Ties 12,790 62

Other superstructure 8,712 79

Buildings, furniture and fixtures 4,628 77

Engineering expenses 17,672 53

Purchase of constructed road 2,609 23

Other items 5,533 98

Total construction $ 286,848 18

Total cost construction per mile 15,760 89

Equipment :

Locomotives $ 6,967 23

Passenger cars 2,166 70

Combination cars 1,395 25

Freight cars 1,936 24

Other cars of all classes 349 05

Total equipment .'* $ 12,814 47

Grand total cost construction, equipment, etc $ 299,662 65

Total cost construction, equipment, etc— N. C § 116,535 48

Total cost equipment per mile 704 10

494

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

INCOME ACCOUNT.
FOR ROADS MAKING OPERATING REPORTS.

Gross earnings from operation _.

Less operating expenses

Income from operation

Miscellaneous income— less expenses

Income from other sources __

Total income

Deductions from Income:

Taxes

Net income ,

Dividends, 6 per cent., preferred stock

Deficit from operations of year ending June 30, 1892

Deficit on June 30, 1891, [from "general balance sheet," 1891]—
Deficit on June 30, 1892, [for entry on " general balance sheet,"]

$ 12,000 78
10,025 39

1,208 13

1,975 31

1,208 13
$ 3,183 52

731 37

$

2,452 15

12,000 00

$

9,547 85

74,701 45

$ 84,249 30

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Passenger :

Passenger revenue

Total passenger revenue

Mail

Express

Other items

Total passenger earnings

Freight:

Freight revenue

Overcharge to shippers

Other repayments

Total freight revenue

Total passenger and freight earnings

Other Earnings from Operation :

Switching charges— balance

Other som*ces

Total gross earnings from operation— N. Carolina—
Total gross earnings from operation— Entire line

Total
Receipts.

626 04

$ 478 18

4 99

3,573 40

4 03
1 96

7 59

451 36

Deductions,

Account of

Repayments,

etc.

5 99

Actual
Earnings.

626 04

483 17
$ 1,109 21

3,267 41
4,376 72

458 95

4,835 67

13,208 91

PALMETTO RAILROAD COMPANY.

495

MISCELLANEOUS INCOME.

Profit on cross-ties disposed of to connecting line $ 263 63

New train from Hamlet to Gibson, 11 miles 895 00

Rent of land 31 00

Switching charges 19 50

Total $ 1,208 13

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.

Assets.

June 30, 1892.

Item.

Item.

Increase.

$ 286,808 18

12,814 47

3,923 45

100,000 00

74,701 45

$ 286,808 18

12,814 47

6,898 36

100,000 00

84,249 30

$ 2,974 91

Other assets— Charter and franchise

9,547 85

Grand Total

$ 478,287 55

$ 490,810 31

$ 12,522 76

Liabilities.

$ 300,000 00

$ 300,000 00
190,810 31

12,000 00

178,287 55

$ 12,522 76

Accrued interest on funded debt not yet

Grand Total

$ 478,287 55

$ 490,810 31

$ 12,522 76

496

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.
EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

No.

Total
No. Days
Worked.

Total
Yearly Com-
pensation.

Average

Daily

Compen'n

General officers _ . _ „_..

3
1

2
1
1
1

2
1
8

365
1
626
313
313
234
626
122
974

$ 469 48
1 00
313 85
419 57
140 90
36 18
186 44
142 30
600 29

$ 1 28

1 00

Station agents

Enginemen

Firemen

50

1 34

46

11

2 97

Section Foremen. _ _ ___ _ _.__

1 16

61

$ 2,310 01
470 48

Less " general officers "

$ 1,840 55

Distribution of Above:

General administration

Maintenance of way and structures
Conducting transportation

Total (including "general officers") $

Less " general officers "

Total (excluding "general officers") $

Total (including "general officers ")— Entire line

470 48

742 59

1,096 94

2,310 01
470 48

1,840 83
6,847 20

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Item.

Total
Number
at End
of Year.

Equipment Fitted
With Train Brake.

Number.

Kind.

Locomotives :

Passenger "|

Freight— j

1

1

Westinghouse
Brakes.

1

1

1
1

Cars in Passenger Service :

Hand.

Total _ - - . - -

1

2
2

1

2
2

Cars in Freight Service:

Total — . .

4

4

5

5

PALMETTO RAILROAD COMPANY. 497

MILEAGE.

MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line represented by capital stock, main line— Miles of single track 18.20

Line of proprietary companies 18.20

Total mileage operated (all tracks) 18.20

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

South Carolina— Line represented by capital stock, main line 11.20

North Carolina— Line represented by capital stock, main line 7.00

Total mileage operated (single track) 18.20

Total mileage, excluding trackage rights— South Carolina 11.20

North Carolina 7.00

Total 18.20

RENEWALS OP RAILS AND TIES.
New Ties Laid During Year:

Pine 2,063

Average price at distributing point 19.5

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Passenger and freight, mixed train— wood— cords, soft 127

Total fuel consumed— tons 86.40

Miles run 4,382

Average pounds consumed per mile 23.78

Average cost at distributing point $ 1 10

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

From Hamlet to Cheraw, miles 18.20

Alignment— number of curves 21

Aggregate length of curved line, miles 5.93

Length of straight line, miles 15.15

Profile — length of level line, miles 3.78

Ascending grades— number 15

Sum of ascents, feet 1,245

Aggregate length of ascending grades, miles 5.72

Descending grades— number 20

Sum of descents, feet 2,095

Aggregate length of descending grades, miles 8.70

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Trestles— number 2

Aggregate length, feet 276

Minimum length, feet 126

Maximum length, feet 150

Overhead highway crossings— bridges, one private ; height of lowest above surface of rail
twenty feet nine inches.

32

498

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

SUFFOLK AND CAROLINA RAILWAY COMPANY.

HISTORY.

Chartered as Nansemond Land, Lumber and Narrow-Gauge Railway Company in 1873.
Name changed to the Suffolk and Carolina Railway Company, February 26, 1874.

ORGANIZATION.

John S. Gittings Baltimore, Md.

Wm. H. Bosley Baltimore, Md.

D. H. Thomas Suffolk, Va.

J. H. Cottman Baltimore, Md.

S. P. Ryland, Jr Suffolk, Va.

Charles F. Pitt, Jr Suffolk, Va.

John M. Denison Baltimore, Md.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

Wm. H. Bosley

Treasurer

General Solicitor

Attorneys -j

General Manager

Superintendent Transportation

Wm. B. Oliver

A. H. Taylor

E. E. Holland

L. L. Smith

Wm. T. Hunter

H. Macleary

Baltimore, Md.

Baltimore, Md.

Suffolk, Va.
Gatesville, N. C.

Suffolk, Va.

Suffolk, Va.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Suffolk and Carolina Railway Company, from Suffolk, Va., to Montrose, N. C, 39 miles.

'OTHER PROPERTIES, THE EARNINGS AND EXPENSES OF WHICH AFFECT THE
GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

Steamer "Pohateong," freight and passenger, owned in Virginia.

" Suffolk Switching," freight, owned in Virginia.

Steamer " Olive," freight and passenger. Not yet in operation. (See note 3, below.)

*1. The Steamer " Pohateong," about forty tons gross register, plies between Suffolk, Norfolk
and points on Nansemond river, making a round trip daily except Sunday.

2. "Suffolk Switching " is an account covering the Suffolk end of the road, which is third-
railed, and open for business to all companies entering Suffolk, the Suffolk and Carolina Rail-
way receiving a certain sum per car for each loaded car handled.

3. The Steamer "Olive" was bought by Suffolk and Carolina Railway Company about the
middle of June, 1891, and is now undergoing repairs ; she has had no chance to earn anything,
and simply affects the generai balance sheet as an asset and as far as repairs have been made.

SUFFOLK AND CAROLINA RAILWAY COMPANY. 499

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common— Number of shares authorized 5,000

Par value of shares $ 100 00

Total par value authorized 500,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 400,000 00

FUNDED DEBT.

MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.
Class of bond or obligation— general first mortgage. Date of issue, April, 1886.

Amount of authorized issue $ 150,000 00

Amount issued 110,000 00

Amount outstanding 140,000 00

Cash realized on amount issued 140,000 00

Rate of interest, 6 per cent., payable annually.

Amount of interest paid during year 8,400 00

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage bonds— amount issued $ 150 000 00

Amount outstanding 140,000 00

Amount of interest paid during year 8,400 00

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIFS.

ASSETS.

Cash $

Due from agents

Net traffic balances due from other companies

Due from solvent companies and individuals

Total $

LIABILITIES.

Loans and bills payable §

Audited vouchers and accounts

Wages and salaries

Matured interest coupons unpaid

Miscellaneous *

Total $

Materials and supplies on hand, $1,204.78.

i 2,166 43

2,606 41

622 96

16,570 44

I 21,966 24

I 5,520 80

4,830 05

2,803 54

700 00

10 91

I 21,966 24

500

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

RECAPITULATION.
FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Total Amount
Outstanding.

Apportionment.

Amount Per Mile of Road.

Account.

To Railroads.

Miles.

Amount.

$ 400,000 00
140,000 00

$ 400,000 00
140,000 00

39
39

$ 10,256 41
3,589 74

Bonds

Total -_ _ _

$ 540,000 00

$ 540,000 00

39

$ 13,846 15

FOR MILEAGE OPERATED (TRACKAGE RIGHTS EXCLUDED), THE OPERATIONS OF
WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THE INCOME ACCOUNT.
Name of road— Suffolk and Carolina Railway Company.

Capital stock

Funded debt

Current liabilities

Total

Amount per mile of road— miles,

$ 400,000 00

140,000 00

13,865 30

$ 553,865 30
14,201 67

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.
EXPENDITURES DURING YEAR NOT INCLUDED IN OPERATING EXPENSES.

Construction :

Wharfing, etc., charged to construction $ 150 00

Other items charged to construction 127 90

Total construction $ 277 90

Equipment :

Cars of all classes charged to equipment $ 81 04

Total equipment $ 81 01

Grand total cost construction, equipment, etc $ 358 94

Total cost construction, equipment, etc.— N. Carolina $ 230 09

Total cost construction to June 30, 1891 $ 439,711 34

Total cost equipment to June 30, 1891 61,456 73

Grand total cost construction, equipment, etc., to June 30, 1891— $ 501,168 07

Total cost construction, equipment, etc.— N. C, to June 30, 1891, $ 321,261 58

Total cost construction to June 30, 1892 $ 439,989 24

Total cost equipment to June 30, 1892 61,537 77

Grand total cost construction, equipment, etc., to June 30, 1892, $ 501,527 01

Total cost construction, equipment, etc.— N. C, to June 30, 1892 __ $ 321,491 67

Total cost construction per mile $« 11,281 78

Total cost equipment per mile 1,577 89

Grand total cost construction, equipment, etc., per mile S 12,859 67

Total cost construction, equipment, etc.— N. C, per mile $ 12,859 67

SUFFOLK AND CAROLINA RAILWAY COMPANY.

501

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross earnings from operation _ _ _.

$ 68,887 11
42,069 66

$

$ 1,395 97

26,817 45

Miscellaneous income — less expenses __ . .

8,400 00

545 28
1,160 09
4,421 94

1,395 97

Total income

Deduction From Income :

$

28,213 42

Interest on interest-bearing current liabilities accrued, not

Other deductions

14,527 31

$

13,686 11

Total _„ .

$

13,686 11

13,686 11

28,788 29

Surplus on June 30, 1891 [from "general balance sheet," 1891
Report] _ ____'___ __ _

Deductions for year__ _ _______

$

42,474 40

782 42

Surplus on June 30, 1892 [for entry on "general balance
sheet,"] _ _ _

$

41,691 98

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Total Receipts.

Aclual
Earnings.

Passenger :
Passenger revenue

$ 4,586 42

$

Total passenger revenue __ _ _

$ 1,047 27
35,133 39

4,586 42

Mail _ _ _____ _ _

1,047 27

Total passenger earnings _ __ _

$

5,633 69

Freight :
Freight revenue .._

6

Total freight revenue _ __. _.

35,133 39

Total freight earnings— _ __ _ _ _

$

35,133 39

Total passenger and freight earnings _.. _

$

40,767 08

Other Earnings from Operation :

Total gross earnings from operation— N. Carolina

$

40,767 08

Total gross earnings from operation— entire line

$

68,887 11

502

BOAKD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

STOCKS OWNED.

Suffolk Steamboat Company ($75.00 per share)— Total par value $j L2,500

Valuation 1,875

MISCELLANEOUS INCOME.

Wharfage $ 747 97

Scale earnings 133 00

Demurrage on bars 515 00

Total $ 1,395.97

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

Total.

Maintenance of Way and Structures :

$ 2,076 56
438 83

$ 6,229 58
1,316 50

$ 8,306 24

Renewals of ties _ __ __ .

1,755 33

96 32

288 97

385 29

40 19

120 57

160 76

7 00

21 00

28 00

Total —

$ 2,658 90

$ 7,976 72

& 10,635 62

Maintenance of Equipment:

$ 535 06
153 24

$ 1,608 20
459 73

$ 2,144 26
612 97

Repairs and renewals of passenger cars

Repairs and renewals of freight cars

277 38

832 13

1,109 51

Shop machinery, tools, etc

38 64

115 92

154 56

5 81

17 41

23 22

Total

$ 1,011 13

ft 3,033 39

$ 4,044 52

Conducting Transportation:

Wages of enginemen, firemen and roundhouse-

$ 949 79
892 76

$ 2,849 37
2,678 26

$ 3,799 16

3,571 02

Water-supply for locomotives _ _

178 97

"536 93

715 90

78 40

235 20

313 60

Wages of other trainmen

879 49

2,638 49

3,517 98

34 95

104 86

139 81

Wages of switchmen, flagmen and watchmen..

221 60

664 80

886 40

Expense of telegraph, including train dis-

221 80

665 38

887 18

Wages of station agents, clerks and laborers

852 52

2,557 57

3,410 09

73 16

219 48

292 64

123 66

370 98

494 64

10

30

40

Total - - — —

$ 4,507 20

13,521 62

$ 18,028 82

SUFFOLK AND CAROLINA RAILWAY COMPANY.

503

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable to
Freight
Traffic.

Total.

General, Expenses:
Salaries of officers

$ 1,329 19

397 56

94 45

146 35

25 36

90 15

142 98

114 14

$ 3,987 56
1,192 69
283 35
439 03
76 09
270 44
428 93
342 43

$ 5,316 75
1,590 25

377 80
585 38

General office expenses and supplies

101 45

Insurance

Legal expenses

Stationery and printing.. _.__-_

360 59
571 91
456 57

Total- _— _

$ 2,340 18

8 7,020 52

$ 9,360 70

Recapitulation of Expenses :

$ 2,658 90
1,011 13
4,507 20
2,340 18

$ 7,976 72
3,033 39
13,521 62
7,020 52

8 10,635 62
4,044 52
18,028 82
9,360 70

General expenses _ _ _ .__ _

Grand Total __.

$ 10,517 41

8 31,552 25

8 42,069 66

Operating Expenses— North Carolina:

$ 1,704 42
648 16

2,889 23
1,500 12

$ 5,113 28
1,944 48
8,667 71
4,500 33

8 6,817 70

2,592 64

11,556 94

6,000 45

Maintenance of equipment _.

Conducting transportation

Total ,.

$ 6,741 93

$ 20,225 80

$ 26,967 73

Percentage of expenses to earnings— entire line, 61 y0^- per cent.
Percentage of expenses to earnings— North Carolina, 66 j1^ per cent.

504

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.

Assets.

Year Ending June 30, 1892.

Item.

Item.

Increase.

$ 439,711 34

Cost of road __ __ _ _

$ 439,989 24
61,537 77

1,875 00
66,984 25
21,966 24

1,204 78

$ 277 90
81 04

61,456 73
1,875 00

Cost of equipment. __ _ _

Stocks owned _ _ _

66,500 18
17,929 64

Other permanent investments

Cash and current assets. _ _

2,484 07
4,036 60

1,311 56

Other assets— ^Materials and supplies-
Grand total _____ _ __

$ 588,784 45
$ 400,000 00

$ 595,557 28

$ 400,000 00
140,000 00
13,865 30
41,691 98

$ 6,879 61

Liabilities.
Capital stock

140,000 00
19,996 16

Funded debt _ _. _

f Current liabilities. _ _ _ _

28,788 29

$ 12,903 69

Grand total _ _

$ 588,784 45

$ 595,557 28

$ 12,903,69

*Decrease materials and supplies, year ending June 30, 1892, $106.78.
fDecrease current liabilities, year ending June 30, 1892. $6,130.86.

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation— General first mortgage. What road mortgaged— From Suffolk,
Va., to Montrose, N. C, 39 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, $3,589.74.

SUFFOLK AND CAROLINA RAILWAY COMPANY.

505

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

Number.

General officers :

General office clerks

Station agents

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Machinists

Carpenters

Other shopmen

Section foremen

Other trackmen

Switchmen, flagmen and watchmen

Total (including "general officers")— N. C

Less "general officers"

Total (excluding "general officers ")-N. C

Distribution of Above:
General administration

Maintenance of way and structures

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

Total (including "general officers ")— N. C

Less "general officers"

Total (excluding "general officers ")— N. C

Total (including " general officers ")— entire line-

20

46

85

Total Total Average

No. Days Yearly Com- Daily
Worked pensation. Com'nsa'n

625

2,817
626
626
626

1,252
300
626
782
939

4,532
36.5

15,055
939

$ 2,100 00
1,500 00
1,476 00
1,380 00

720 00
1,080 00
1,252 00

900 00
1,095 50
1,252 00
1,440 00
3,656 90

328 50

14,116

1,564

5,471
1,708
6,312

15,055
939

14,116

25,332

$ 18,180 90
2,100 00

$ 16,080 90

$ 2 24

2 40

52

2 20
1 15
1 72
1 00

3 00
1 75
1 60
1 53

80
90

$ 1 21
2 24

$ 1 14

$ 3,600 00 $ 2 30

5,096 90 : 93

3.247 50 i 1 90
6,236 50

$ 18,180 90
2,100 00

$ 16,080 90
$ 32,110 94

$ 1 21
1 34

$ 2 24

$ 1 27

506

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Item.

Number

Added

During

Year.

Equipment Fitted

with Train

Brake.

No.

Kind.

Locomotives :

Passenger . _ _ _ _ __ ______ __ _ _

2
2
1

1
1

Earns' vacu'm.
Ordin'y steam.

Freight— _____ _ _ ___ ______

Switching _______ _________

Total locomotives _ _ _ _ _ _ __

5

2

1

1

2
1
1

Cars in Passenger Service :

First-class passenger cars .. _ __

Ordinary hand.
Ordinary hand.
Ordinary hand.

Total

Cars in Freight Service:

Boxcars.. _ _ _ _________ _ _ _ _

4

5

84
20

5

84
20

Ordinary hand.
Ordinary hand.
Ordinary hand.

Flat cars. _ _ _ _

Other cars __ _ _

Total. _

109

1

Cars in Company's Service :

Caboose cars

Ordinary hand.

Total ..

1

Total cars owned __

114

Grand total cars

114

SUFFOLK AND CAROLINA RAILWAY COMPANY.

507

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line in Use.

Line Represented by
Capital Stock.

Rails.

Main Line.

Branches
and Spurs.

Iron.

Steel.

39

11

5.50

39

5.50

Total mileage operated (all tracks)

39

11

5.50

34.50

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

Line Represented
by Capital Stock.

Total

Mileage

Excluding

Trackage

Rights.

Rails.

State.

Iron.

Main Line

Branches
and Spurs.

Steel.

Virginia __ _ _____

14
25

14
25

14

25

39

39

39

MILEAGE OWNED.

Virginia— Line represented by capital stock, mainline 14

Total mileage, excluding trackage rights 14

Rails— steel 14

North Carolina— line represented by capital stock, main line 25

Total mileage, excluding trackage rights 25

Rails— steel 25

Total mileage owned (single track) 39

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.

New Ties Laid During Year:

Pine 285

Cypress 6,347

Total 6.632

Average price at distributing point— pine 10 c.

Cypress 17.28 c.

Total average price at distributing point 16.97 c.

508

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal -Bitu-
minous.
Tons.

Wood-
Soft.
Cords.

Total Fuel

Consumed

Tons.

Miles Run

Avera ge

Pounds

Consumed

per Mile.

155.61

466.81

35.26
105.77

173.29
519.85

7,497

22,320

46.21

46.57

Freight ._ _ .

Total

622.42

141.03

693.14

29,817

46.46

S 2 54

$ 1 00

$ 2 49

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.

Trespassing :

*Other causes, killed

*Trespassing — " Other Causes." The party reported killed was trying to steal a ride, and in
jumping on cars while train was in motion he fell and was run over.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

From Suffolk, Va., to Montrose, N. O, miles 39

Alignment— Number of curves 16

Aggregate length of curved line, miles 2

Length of straight line, miles 37

Gauge of track, three feet six inches; twenty-five miles.

SUFFOLK LUMBER AND RAILROAD COMPANY.

509

SUFFOLK LUMBER AND RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

Organized under laws State of North Carolina, Act March, 1881 ; amended March, 1887. The
entire length of the road in North Carolina is sixteen miles, all in Gates county, seven miles of
which is of permanent structure, nine miles temporary. Principally a logging road.

The road is owned by W. H. Jackson & Sons, Baltimore, Md.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

President...

W. H. Jackson

W. H. Jackson

Salisbury, Md.
Salisbury, Md.

EARNINGS.

Gross earnings $ 12,765 29

Operating expenses 14,475 41

510

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

WARRENTON RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The Warrenton Railroad Company was organized April 21, 1876, under the laws of the State
of North Carolina, Act of General Assembly, February 10, 1877.

The Warrenton Railroad runs from Warrenton, N. C, to Warren Plains, a station on the
Raleigh and Gaston Railroad ; distance, including side track, is 3% miles. Cost of road, equip-
ment and permanent improvements, $16,770.00.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location or Office.

W. J. White-

Warrenton, N. C.

Secretary-Treasurer __ _ _

J. M. Gardner

Warrenton, N. C.

C. A. Cook __ ....

Warrenton, N. C.

.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock.

12,350 00

FUNDED DEBT.
Funded debt $ 8,CC0 00

EARNINGS.
Gross earnings $ 4,364 71

511

WILMINGTON, ONSLOW AND EAST CAROLINA RAILROAD

COMPANY.

HISTOEY.

Chartered March, 1885; amended February, 1887, March, 1887. No limitation as to duration
of charter.

This company was chartered for the purpose of constructing a railroad from the city of Wil-
mington to Jacksonville, in the county of Onslow, or to such other places in said county as the
company might determine, with the right to continue the road through any of the counties in
the State of North Carolina lying east of the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, and to connect
with any railroad now chartered or which may be chartered hereafter, with a capital stock of
$1,000,000, and a right to increase the same to $3,000,000. It is expected that this road will be
extended to New Bern.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term.

New York City _. _

First Wed. in Feb., 1893.

■

First Wed. in Feb., 1893.
First Wed. in Feb., 1893.
First Wed. in Feb., 1893.
First Wed. in Feb., 1893.

Wm. A. Nash- _ . .

New York City

C. M. Whitlock

Wilmington, N. C. . _ -

First Wed. in Feb., 1893.

Richard W. Ward _ ._. ._ _ _

Aman's Store, N. C.

First Wed. in Feb., 1893.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

Thomas A. Mclntyre.. - __ '_

.

Henry L. Wardwell

C. M. Whitlock . _ _

! Produce Ex. Build'g,
C New York, N. Y.

Treasurer - . .__.

W. A. Nash__ _ __

) Corn Exchange B'nk,
} New York, N. Y.

Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.

Attorney, or General Counsel

Auditor __

A. M. Waddell _ .

J. W. Martenis

H. A. Whiting

J. W. Martenis

J. W. Martenis

Wilmington N. C

General Freight Agent

Wilmington, N. C.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Wilmington, Onslow and East Carolina Railroad— From Wilmington, N. C, to Jacksonville,
N. C, 50.15 miles.

512 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock under charter, common— number of shares authorized 60,000

Par value of shares $ 50 00

Total par value authorized 3,000,000 00

Capital stock, by vote of stockholders— number of shares authorized 20,000

Par value of shares 50 00

Total par value authorized 1,000,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 1,000,000 00

MANNER OF PAYMENT FOR CAPITAL STOCK.

Issued for construction, common— total number of shares issued 20,000

Issued to contractor for building and equipping road.

FUNDED DEBT.

MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, ETC.
Class of bond or obligation— first mortgage. Date of issue-January 12, 1819. When due-
February 1, 1921.

Amount of authorized issue $ 718,000 00

Amount issued 718,000 00

Amount outstanding 718,000 00

Cash realized on amount issued— issued for construction.

Rate of interest, 5 per cent., payable February 1st and August 1st.

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Class of debt— Mortgage bonds, amount issued $ 718,000 00

Amount outstanding 718,000 00

The holder of the first mortgage bonds waived the interest to June 30, 1892.

CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

ASSETS.

Cash $ 684 89

Due from agents 740 06

Due from solvent companies and individuals 71 32

Balance— current liabilities 25,397 87

Total $ 26,894 14

LIABILITIES.

Loans and bills payable $ 23,075 92

Audited vouchers and accounts 1,027 41

Wages and salaries 2,721 40

Miscellaneous 69 41

Total $ 26,894 14

Materials and supplies on hand, $1,853.96.

WILMINGTON, ONSLOW AND EAST CAROLINA RAILROAD.

513

RECAPITULATION.
FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Total Amount
Outstanding.

Ap portionment

Amount Per Mile of Road.

Account.

To Railroads.

Miles.

Amount.

Capital Stock __

$ 1,000,000 00
718,000 00

$ 1,000,000 00
718,000 00

50.15
50.15

$ 19,940 17

Bonds

14,317 05

Total _ _.

$ 1,718,000 00

$ 1,718,000 00

50.15

$ 34,257 22

COST OF ROAD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Item.

Charged to

Construction or

Equipment.

Total Cost
to June
30, 1891.

Total Cost
to June

30, 1892.

Cost per
Mile.

Construction :
Right-of-way

Buildings, furniture and fixtures-

Shop machinery and tools

Sidings and yard extensions

Other items, ship's ways

Total construction «

Equipment :

Locomotives

Passenger cars

Freight cars

Total equipment

Grand total cost construction, equip
ment, etc

Total cost construction, equipment,
etc.— North Carolina .

560 25

2,845 69
492 75

$1,678,758 80
75 00
52 24
697 17

635 25

52 24

3,542 86

492 75

$ 33,474 75
12 67

1 04
70 65

9 82

7,500 00
6,869 00

$1,679,583 21

8,000 00
3,200 00
28,041 20

$1,683,481 90

15,500 00

10,069 00

28,041 20

$ 33,568 93

309 07
200 78
559 15

14,369 00

$ 39,241 20

$ 53,610 20

$ 1,069 00

18,267 69

$1,718,824 41

$1,737,092 10

$ 34,637 93

18,267 69

$1,718,824 41

$1,737,092 10

$ 34,637 93 ]

33

514

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Gross earnings from operation ______ _

$

35,214 77
34,164 97

$

Less operating expenses _____ _ _

Income from operation _ _ _

$

1,900 03

1,049 80

Total income _ _ _ _ _

$

1,019 80

Deductions from 1st come:
Taxes_ _ _ .. __ __

Total deductions from income. _ _

1,900 03

Deficit.. _ _____ __ _ . ______ _ . __ _ .

$

850 23

Deficit from operations of year ending June 30, 1892 _ _

$

850 23
3,372 43

Deficit on June 30, 1891, [from "general balance sheet," 1891]

Deficit on June 30, 1892, [for entry on " general balance sheet,"]

$

4,222 66

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Total

Receipts.

Deductions,
Account of
Repayments,

etc.

Actual
Earnings.

Passenger :

$ 13,244 94
$ 21,969 83

$ 13,244 94
$ 21,969 83

$ 13,244 94

Freight :

$ 21,969 83
$ 35,214 77

Total passenger and freight earnings

Other Earnings from Operation :

Total gross earnings from operation— N. Carolina-

$ 35,214 77

Total gross earnings from operation— Entire line-

$ 35,214 77

WILMINGTON, ONSLOW AND EAST CAROLINA RAILROAD.

515

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

Total.

Maintenance of Way and Structures :

ft
ft

2,282 90
134 71

ft

4,565 81
269 43

ft 6,848 71

404 14

Total _ _--__

2,417 61

ft

4,835 24

ft 7,252 85

Maintenance of Equipment :

ft

433 36
465 36

ft

866 73

ft 1,300 09

465 36

550 43

309 16
159 47

33 82

550 43

Repairs and renewals of ferry-boats, tugs, floats,

103 05
79 73
16 91

412 21

239 20

50 73

Total

ft

1,098 41

ft

1,919 61

ft 3,018 02

Conducting Transportation :

Wages of enginemen, firemen and roundhouse-

ft

868 24
885 46
177 73

93 29

817 40

156 55

1,364 06

96 30
112 45

667 45
34 90

ft

1,736 48

1,770 94
355 47
186 57

1,634 80
323 09

2,728 14
192 60
224 91

1,334 90
69 81

ft 2,604 72

2,656 40
533 20

279 86

2,452 20
479 64

All other train supplies. __ __ _ _ . _ __

Wages of station agents, clerks and laborers

Station supplies- ___.

4,092 20
288 90

Loss and damage__

337 36

Barges, floats, tugs, ferry-boats, expenses of, in-
cluding wages, fuel, and supplies

Other expenses

2,002 35
104 71

Total - . . . __ _

ft

5,273 83

ft

10,557 71

ft 15,831 54

516

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSION EES.

OPERATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

Total.

General Expenses :

$ 1,433 00

668 66

237 03

12 19

$ 2,867 00

1,337 31

474 60

24 69

409 72

262 70

$ 4,300 00

2,005 97
711 09

36 88

204 86

614 58

Other general expenses _ __ _ _______

131 34

394 04

Total. _ _ __

$ 2,687 08

$ 5,375 48

$ 8,062 56

Recapitulation of Expenses :

Maintenance of way and structures _

$ 2,417 61
1,098 41
5,273 83
2,687 08

$ 4,835 24

1,919 61

10,557 71

5,375 48

$• 7,252 85

3,018 02

15,831 54

8,062 56

Maintenance of equipment-.

Grand Total ___

$ 11,476 93

$ 22,688 04

$ 34,164 97

Operating Expenses— North Carolina:

8 2,417 61
1,098 41
5,273 83
2,687 08

f 4,835 24
1,919 61
10,557 71
5,375 48

$ 7,252 85

3,018 02
15,831 54
8,062 56

Conducting transportation- _ __ _ _ _

Total- _ _ _ _

$ 11,476 93

$ 22,688 04

$ 34,164 97

Percentage of expenses to earnings— entire line, 97 per cent.
Percentage of expenses to earnings— North Carolina, 97 per cent.

WILMINGTON, ONSLOW AND EAST CAROLINA RAILROAD.

517

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.

Period, Feb. 1 to

June 30, 1891.

Assets.

June 30, 1892.

Item.

Item.

Increase.

$ 1,679,583 21
39,241 20

$ 1,683,481 90

53,610 20

1,496 27

1,853 96

229 15

4,222 66

$ 3,898 69

14,369 00

62 58

Cost of equipment- _ _

1,433 69
496 15

18,330 76

Other assets— Materials and supplies

Sundries

*Profit and loss. _ __

1,357 81
229 15

Grand Total _ _ _ ______

$ 1,739,085 01

$ 1,744,894 14

$ 5,809 13

Liabilities.
Capital stock __

$ 1,000,000 00

$ 1,000,000 00

718,000 00

26,894 14

718,000 00

Funded debt _ __ _ _

21,085 01

Current liabilities _ __ . _______

$ 5,809 13

Grand Total _ _ _ _ _

$ 1,739,085 01

$ 1,744,894 14

$ 5,809 13

*Decrease year ending June 30, 1892, $14,108.10.

SECURITY FOR FUNDED DEBT.

Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage. What road mortgaged— W., O. & E. C. R. R.,
from Wilmington to Jacksonville, 50.15 miles. Amount of mortgage per mile of line, $14,317.05.

518

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES— North Carolina.

Class.

Number.

Total
No. Days
Worked.

Total
Yearly Com-
pensation.

Average

Daily
Compen'n

General officers. _ __ ___ ._ .. _

2
3
5
5
2
2
2
4
3
2
3
5

313
313
313
313
313
313
313
313
313
313
313
31S

$ 4,300 00
2,005 97
2,720 73
1,371 47
1,650 00

650 00
1,540 00

912 00
2,040 00
1,206 40
1,480 48
2,200 00
4,400 71
1,753 00
1,860 00

$ 6 87

General office clerks _ __ _ __ _

2 14

Station agents .. _

1 74

Other station men. _ _ _ _

88

Enginemen _ _____ _ _ _

2 64

Firemen _ _ _ __

1 04

Conductors __ ___

2 46

Other trainmen __ _ _ ______

65

Machinists. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ______

2 17

Carpenters

Other shopmen _ _ _ _

. 1 92

1 58

Section foremen _ ___ _ _ _

1 41

Other trackmen. ___

20 313

70

5
4

313
313

1 12

All other employees and laborers

1 48

Total (including "general officer's ")— N. C

Less " general officers " _______

67

2

$ 30,090 96
4,300 00

$ 1 43

6 87

Total (excluding "general officers")— N. C

65

$ 25,790 96

$ 1 27

Distribution of Above:
General administration _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _

5

26

8

28

$ 6,305 97
7,500 71
4,726 88
11,557 40

$ 4 03

92

Maintenance of equipment.. __ _

1 81

Conducting transportation _ _

1 32

Total (including "general officers") _ __

67

2

$ 30,090 96
4,300 00

$ 1 43

6 87

Total (excluding "general officers")

65

$ 25,790 96

3 1 27

Total (including •' general officers ")— entire line-

67

$ 30,090 96

$ 1 43

WILMINGTON, ONSLOW AND EAST CAROLINA RAILROAD.

519

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Item.

No.

Added

During

Year.

Total

No. at

End of

Year.

Equipment Fitted
With Train Brake.

Equipment Fitted
with autom'ic c'pder

No.

Kind.

No.

Kind.

Locomotives :
Passenger |

1

3

3

2 Westinghouse.
1 Boyden.

Westinghouse.
Boyden.

Boyden.

1

1

5

2
7

16

Janney.

Freight f

Total locomotives

1

3
1

3

5

2

3

5

2

Cars in Passenger Service :

First-class passenger cars

Other cars in passenger service

Gould.
Gould.

Total. . _ _._.___

4

7

23
40

1

7
16

Cars in Freight Service :

Gould.

Flatcars-

Total

64

16

16
23

Grand total cars __ _

4

71

23

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line Represented
by Capital Stock.

Line
Oper-
ated
under

Lease.

Total

Mileage

Operated.

Raids.

Line in Use.

Iron.

Main Line

Branches
and Spurs.

Steel.

Miles of single track _ _ _ _

50.15

50.15

2.82

50.15

2.82

Miles of yard track and sidings __

2.82

Total mileage operated (all tracks) -

50.15

2.82

52.97

52.97

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.
All in State of North Carolina.

MILEAGE OWNED.

All in State of North Carolina.

520 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Freight and passenger— wood— cords, soft 1,500

Total fuel consumed— tons 3,000

Miles run 60,406

Average cost at distributing point $ 1 25

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Bridges— Iron (draw) 1

Aggregate length, feet 74

Trestles 5

Aggregate length, feet 910

Minimum length, feet 12

Maximum length, feet 494.06

Gauge of track, four feet nine Inches; 50.15 miles.

TELEGRAPH.

OWNED BY ANOTHER COMPANY.

Miles of line 50.15

Miles of wire • 50.15

Name of owner— Western Union Telegraph Company; operated by Western Union Tele-
graph Company.

WILMINGTON SEA-COAST RAILROAD COMPANY.

521

WILMINGTON SEA-COAST RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The Wilmington Sea-Coast Railroad Company was organized under laws State of North
Carolina, Acts, 1883. Road completed and opened June, 1888.

The Wilmington Sea-Coast Railroad Company purchased the Ocean View Railroad, Feb-
ruary 28, 1891, and now owns the whole line from Wilmington to Atlantic Station, 11.81 miles.

Total number of stockholders, eighteen.

OFFICERS.

TlTLK.

Name.

Location of Office.

President _

E. S. Latimer _ __ _ _ _ __

Wilmington, N. C.

First Vice-President

B. G. Worth

Wilmington, N. C.

Secretary _. ..

J. R. Noland-- _ . _

Wilmington, N. C.

W. P. Toomer __

Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.

General Counsel _

Ricaud & Weil _____

J. R. Noland

Wilmington, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.

General Freight Agent _ _

G. H. Smith___

G. H. Smith .. __

Wilmington, N. C.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

From Wilmington to Hammocks, 10.31 miles; from Hammocks to Atlantic, 1.51 miles.

THE WINTON RAILROAD.

HISTORY.

The road was chartered in 1889.
Runs from Winton, nine miles.
P. D. Camp, President, Winton, N. C.

522

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

ATLANTIC, TENNESSEE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio Railroad was completed in 1860. In 1863 the rails were
taken up and used for the Piedmont Railroad. Relaid June 22, 1871. Leased for ninety-nine
years from October 1, 1881, to the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad Company. This
lease assigned to the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

This company was chartered by the General Assembly, ratified the 5th day of February,
1855, for the purpose of establishing communication between the waters of the Atlantic and
Ohio river through the States of North Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky, an Act for like pur-
pose having been passed by the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee on the 26th day of
February, 1852.

No limitation as to duration of its charter is expressed in the Act.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

Date of
Expiration of Term.

E. B. Springs __ _ _

Charlotte, N. C. _

1st Thursday in July, 1892.
1st Thursday in July, 1892.
1st Thursday in July, 1892.
1st Thursday in July, 1892.
1st Thursday in July, 1892.
1st Thursday in July, 1892.
1st Thursday in July, 1892.

W. R. Myers

Charlotte, N. C. — — -

J. H. McAden

Charlotte, N. C

Charlotte, N. C. _ .

M. M. Orr

C. A. Carlton ___

Statesville, N. C. _ .. __.

E. B. Drake- __

Statesville, N. C. _. -

J. H. Reid. ....

Mount Mourne, N. C. _

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

President _

E. B. Springs. _ _ . _ _ _

Charlotte, N. C.

Charlotte, N. C.

*

All other officers same as those of Richmond and Danville System.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio Railroad, from Charlotte to Statesville, 44.91 miles.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Information for this block and all other information, furnished by the Charlotte, Columbia
and Augusta. The Richmond and Danville pays this road an annual rental of $25,000.

ATLANTIC, TENNESSEE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY. 523

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Miscellaneous income $ 25,000 00

Earnings from operation, etc., included in Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta report.

PROPERTY LEASED.

Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio Railroad leased to the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Rail-
road Company under deed of lease dated October 1, 1881, and continuing ninety-nine years, for
an annual rental of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), said lease having been assigned to the
Richmond and Danville Railroad Company, under agreement of lease of the latter company's
property to said Richmond and Danville Railroad Company, dated May 1, 1886. Rental payable
April 1, 1882, thereafter semi-annual.

CAPITAL STOCK.

Capital stock, common— number of shares authorized 8,000

Par value of shares $ 50 00

Total par value authorized 400,000 00

Total amount issued and outstanding 400,000 00

Rate of interest 4 per cent.

Amount of dividends declared during year 16,000 00

FUNDED DEBT.
MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS, AND INCOME BONDS.

Class of bond or obligation— First mortgage. Date of issue, April 10, 1883. When due, April
10, 1913.

Amount of authorized issue $ 150,000 00

Amount issued 150,000 00

Amount outstanding 150,000 00

Rate of interest, 6 per cent., payable August and October.

Amount of interest accrued during year 9,000 00

Amount of interest paid during year 9,000 00

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Mortgage bonds— amount issued $ 150,000 00

Amount outstanding 150,000 00

Interest— amount accrued during year . 9,000 00

Amount paid during year 9,000 00

RECAPITULATION.

FOR MILEAGE OWNED.

Capital stock— total amount outstanding $ 400,000 00

Amount per mile of road 8,906 00

Miles 44.91

Bonds— total amount outstanding-- 150,000 00

Amount per mile of road 3,340 00

Miles 44.91

524

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

INCOME ACCOUNT.

Income From Lease of Road:

$

9,000 00

9

25,000 00

Deductions From Income :

8

$

9,000 00

9,000 00

$

16,000 00

16,000 00

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line in Use.

Line

Represented

by Capital

Stock.

Total

Mileage

Operated.

New Line

Constructed

During

Year.

Rails.

Iron.

Main Line.

Steel.

44.91
2.13

44.91
2.13

.09

43.17
2,13

1 74

Total mileage operated (all tracks)

47.04

47.04

.09

45.30

1.74

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

North Carolina— total mileage, excluding trackage rights

Rails— iron

Steel

MILEAGE OWNED.

North Carolina— total mileage, excluding trackage rights

Rails— iron

Steel

44.19
43.17

1.74

44.91

43.17

1.74

525

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.

New Ties Laid During Year:

Oak— first class 13,565

Oak — second class 11,888

Total 25,453

Average price at distributing point — first class 30 cents.

Average price at distributing point— second class 15 cents.

Total average price 22 cents.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal- Bitu-
minous.
Tons.

Wood-
Soft
Cords.

Total Fuel
Consumed
- Tons.

Miles Run

Average

Pounds

Consumed

per Mile.

Passenger _ _..

173

314

20

37

592

590

32

74

469

609

36

74

28,484

23,841

1,501

1,534

32.93

Freight ____, .

51.08

Switching _ __

47.96

Construction . _ _

Total— . .

544

1,298

1,188

55,360

42.73

Average cost at distributing point

$ 2 00

9 1 58

$ 1 78

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Bridges— wooden 1

Aggregate length, feet 527

Trestles 1

Aggregate length, feet 125

Gauge of track, four feet, nine inches, 44.91 miles.

526

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY.

HISTORY.

The North Carolina Railroad Company was chartered January 27, 1849 ; road opened January
30, 1856. Leased (September 11, 1871), to Richmond and Danville Railroad Company for thirty
years from October, 1871, at a rental of $260,000 a year. The road runs from Goldsboro to Char-
lotte, 223 15-100 miles. Three-fonrths of the stock is owned by the State of North Carolina, one-
fourth by citizens of the State. The road-bed, by its charter, is exempt from taxation.

This company was chartered for the purpose of effecting a railroad communication between
the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad where the same passes over the Neuse river, in the county
of Wayne, and the town of Charlotte, with a capital stock of $3,000,000. The line of the road was
to be via Raleigh and thence via Salisbury to Charlotte. The act provided that whenever one-
third of the capital stock should be subscribed for and taken by other parties, that the State
should subscribe for and take the remaining two-thirds.

ORGANIZATION.

Names of Directors.

Post-Office Address.

Date of Expiration
of Term.

J. L. Morehead._ __ _ .

Charlotte, N. C

2d Thursday in July, 1892.
2d Thursday in July, 1892.
2d Thursday in July, 1892.
2d Thursday in July, 1892.
2d Thursday in July, 1892.
2d Thursday in July, 1892.
2d Thursday in July, 1892.
2d Thursday in July, 1892.
2d Thursday in July, 1292.
2d Thursday in July, 1892.
2d Thursday in July, 1892.
2d Thursday in July, 1892.

A. Burwell _____

Charlotte, N. C

Theo. F. Kluttz _ _

R. W. Thomas _

Thomasville, N. C _ _

H. W. Fries __ _ _ _ _

Salem, N. C

Durham, N. C

Staggsville, N. C

Raleigh, N. C

Raleigh, N. C_ ______

W. H. Pace

R. F. Hoke _ _

James H. Holt- __'_

Burlington, N. C

Goldsboro, N. C

Donald McRae_ -

OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

Chairman of the Board
President

Secretary-Treasurer ___

W. F. Kornegay Goldsboro, N. C.

W. F. Kornegay Goldsboro, N. C.

P. B. Ruffin Burlington, N. C.

Other officers of the company same as those of the Richmond and Danville System.

ATLANTIC, TENNESSEE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY

527

PROPERTY OPERATED.

North Carolina Railroad— From Goldsboro to Charlotte ; miles of main line, 223.

Caraleigh Mills Branch Road $ 18,299 55

Union Depot, Raleigh 17,931 25

Total $ 36,230 80

Less Union Depot, paid previous to June 30, 1891 6,988 24

Increase $ 29,242 56

Current liabilities $253,239, which includes $130,595.02, due by Richmond and Danville on lease
account.

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

June 30, 1891.

Total.

$

4,923,834 03

25,000 00

6,988 24

21,593 98

$

4,977,416 25

$

4,000,000 00

23,000 00

122,815 00

831,601 25

$

4,977,416 25

Assets.

{Cost of road "}
Cost of equipment J

Stocks owned

Other permanent investments

Cash and current assets

Grand Total

Liabilities.

Capital stock

*Funded debt— temporary loan

Current liabilities

Profit and loss

Grand total

June 30, 1892.

Item.

$ 4,960,064 83
25,000 00

Total.

Year End'ng
June 30, 1892.

Increase.

$ 4,985,064 83 $ 29,242 56

138,981 65

$ 5,124,046 48

$ 4,000,000 00

21,000-00

253,239 62

849,807 46

146,630 23

$ 130,424 02
18,206 21

$ 5,124,046 48 $ 148,630 23

Assets— lands owned— value not known.

* Decrease for year ending June 30, 1892, $2,000.00.

LESSEE'S REPORT

OF EARNINGS, OPERATING EXPENSES, &C.
North Carolina Railroad leased to the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company under
agreement of September 11, 1871, for a term of thirty years, from and after September 12, 1871,
for a yearly rental of $260,000, payable in semi-annual installments of $130,000.

528

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

INCOME ACCOUNT.

$ 1,223,392 37
746,953 46

Income from operation- _ _ _____ _ _

8 19,352 89
260,000 00

$ 476,438 91

Deductions from Income :

Total Deductions from Income _ .

$ 279,352 89

Net income ____ ____ ___

$ 197,086 02

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Total

Receipts.

Deductions,

Account of

Repayments,

etc.

Actual
Earnings.

Passenger :

$ 461,517 00
$ 670,073 89

$ 789 43

$ 9,337 33

$ 460,727 57

Mail _ —

66,414 52

28,455 85

1,260 58

$ 556,858 52

*

Freight :

Total deductions __

Total freight revenue _ _ _ _

$ 660,736 56

Other items _____ __________ _____

2,311 91

$ 663,048 47

Total passenger and freight earnings

Other Earnings From Operation :

$ 1,219,906 99
921 95

1,914 43
649 00

$ 2,485 38

Total gross earnings from operation— Virginia

$ 1,223,392 37

ATLANTIC, TENNESSEE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY.

529

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Maintenance of Way and Structures :

Repairs of roadway

Renewals of ties

Repairs of bridges and culverts

Repairs of fences, road-crossings, signs and cat-
tle guards

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Repairs of buildings

Repairs of telegraph

Other expenses

Total

Maintenance of Equipment:

Repairs and renewals of locomotives

Repairs and renewals of passenger cars

Repairs and renewals of freight cars

Shop machinery, tools, etc

Other expenses

Total

Conducting Transportation :

"Wages of enginemen, firemen and roundhouse-
men

28,404 44

16,648 61

1,603 13

427 11
3,994 72

917 39
1,926 85

$ 53,922 25

Fuel for locomotives'

Water-supply for locomotives

All other supplies for locomotives

Wages of other trainmen

All other train supplies

Wages of switchmen, flagmen and watchmen..

Expense of telegraph, including train dis-
patchers and operators

13,708 77
10,040 78

209 53
13,696 45

37,655 53

Wages of station agents, clerks and laborers __.

Station supplies

Car mileage balance

Loss and damage

Injuries to persons

Other expenses

Total

20,632 65
30,303 53
2,013 19
2,325 91
16,271 44
2,795 67
2,074 64

9,578 32
19,123 49

1,620 86
34,264 13

1,550 34
601 02

1,422 91

$ 144,578 10

Chargeable

to Freight

Traffic.

9 41,272 81
22,803 50
2,068 99

563 40
5,570 15
1,246 93
2,733 70

76,259 48

22,189 72

23 48

18,049 86

394 24

26,599 82

$ 67,257 12

43,777 03
58,986 06
3,612 "31
3,189 05
48,098 73
2,343 62
2,776 69

13,019 79
48,044 39
3,462 35
50,776 08
4,204 83
1,470 58
1,408 99

$ 285,170 50

Total.

$ 69,677 25

39,452 11

3,672 12

990 51
9,564 87
2,164 32
4,660 55

,181 73

9 35,898 49
10,064 26
18,049 86

603 77
40,296 27

$ 104,912 65

64,409 68
89,289 59
5,625 50
5,514 96
64,370 17
5,139 29
4,851 33

22,598 11
67,167 88
5,083 21
85,040 21
5,755 17
2,071 60
2,831 90

$ 429,748 60

34

530

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

OPEKATING EXPENSES— Continued.

Item.

•GENERAL EXPENSES:

Salaries of officers

Salaries of clerks

General office expenses and supplies-
Agencies, including salaries and rent

Advertising

Insurance

.Legal expenses

Stationery and printing

Other general expenses

Total

Recapitulation of Expenses:
Maintenance of way and structures-
Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

General expenses

Grand Total

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable to
Freight
Traffic.

Total.

$ 7,895 74

9 10,623 85

$ 18,519 59

6,653 65

8,972 02

15,625 67

370 09

497 91

868 00

6,582 83

6,383 21

12,966 04

2,600 19

55 58

2,655 77

875 15

2,549 86

3,425 01

5,468 25

7,433 39

12,901 64

4,603 24

5,791 14

10,394 38

2,026 22

2,728 16

4,754 38

$ 37,075 36

8 45,035 12

$ 82,110 48

$ 53,922 25

8 76,259 48

8 130,181 73

37,655 53

67,257 12

104,912 65

144,578 10

285,170 50

429,748 60

37,075 36

45,035 12

82,110 48

$ 273,231 24

8 473,722 22

8 746,953 46

Percentage of earnings— North Carolina, 61.05.

ATLANTIC, TENNESSEE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY.

531

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

Number

General officers

General office clerks

Station agents

Other station men

Enginemen

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Machinists

Carpenters

Other shopmen

Section foremen

Other trackmen

Switchmen, flagmen and watchmen

Telegraph operators and dispatchers

All other employees and laborers

Total (including "general officers")
Less " general officers "

14
220
29
94
38
40
32
91

* 33

30

33

266

15
I
I 30

I

: 90

I

-N. C | 1,061

14

Total (excluding "general officers ")-N. C.

Distribution of Above:

General administration

Maintenance of way and structures

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

1,017

234

332

90

405

Total (including "general officers ")— N. C 1,061

Less "general officers" 14

Total (excluding "general officers ")— N. C 1,047

Total
No. Days
Worked

5,110
65,893
10,614
29,476
13,298
14,020

7,290
21,864

2,031
10,362
10,846
12,078
50,540

5,358

10,980

32,781

302,541

5,110

297,431

71,003
72,980
31,287
127,271

302,541
5,110

297,431

Total
Yearly Com-
pensation.

$ 18,519 62
15,625 67
16,260 00
34,448 00
44,273 52
22,931 74
24,766 79
37,350 69

4,925 00
13,608 13
15,153 45
17,640 00
35,378 00

5,506 93
20,527 40
28,463 77

Average

Daily

Com'nsa'n

$ 355,378 71
18,519 62

$ 336,859 09

$ 34,145 29

66,626 13

42,276 77

212,330 52

$ 355,378 71
18,519 62

$ 336,859 09

3 62
23
1 53
1 17
3 33
1 63
3 39

1 71

2 42
1 31
1 40
1 46

70
1 03
1 87

86

1 17
3 62

$ 1 13

$ 48

91

1 35

1 66

$ 1 17

$ 1 13

532

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.

Item.

Column for Ton-
nage, number
Passengers, number
Trains, Mileage,
number Cars.

Columns for Revenue
and Rates.

Dollars.

Passenger Traffic:
Number of passengers carried earning revenue _

Number of passengers carried one mile

Average distance carried

Total passenger revenue

Average amount received from each passenger-
Average receipts per passenger per mile

Estimated cost of carrying each passenger one mile

Total passenger earnings

Passenger earnings per mile of road-

Passenger earnings per train mile

Freight Traffic:
Number of tons carried of freight earning revenue

Number of tons carried one mile

Average distance haul of one ton

Total freight revenue

Average amount received for each ton of freight-
Average receipts per ton per mile

Estimated cost of carrying one ton one mile

Total freight earnings

Freight earnings per mile of road

Freight earnings per train mile

Passenger and Freight :

Passenger and freight revenue

Passenger and freight revenue per mile of road __

Passenger and freight earnings

Passenger and freight earnings per mile of road...

Gross earnings from operation

Gross earnings from operation per mile of road-
Expenses

Expenses per mile of road

375,437
17,223,534

45.87

842,489

65,037,459

77.19

460,727
1

556,858

2,497

1

),736

663,048
2,973

1

1,121,464

5,028
1,219,906

5,425
1,223,392

5,486
746,953

3,349

ATLANTIC, TENNESSEE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY.

533

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT, AND TRAIN MILEAGE.— Continued.

Train Mileage :

Miles run by passenger trains _ 338,521

Miles run by freight trains 446,791

Total mileage trains earning revenue 785,312

Miles run by switching trains 205,415

Miles run by construction and other trains 45,899

Grand total train mileage 1,036,626

Mileage of loaded freight cars— north or east ) 7 iq4 sin

Mileage of loaded freight cars— south or west j f ,io4,oiu

Mileage of empty freight cars— north or east ) 9 „i7 ,ro

Mileage of empty freight cars— south or west j £,a*i,W6

Average number of freight cars in train 21.2

Average number of loaded cars in train 15.9

Average number of empty cars in train 5.3

Average number of tons of freight in train 144

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car 9.1

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.

Item.

Number

Added

During

Year.

Total
Number
at End of

Year.

Equipment Fitted

with Train

Brake.

Equipment Fitted

With Automatic

Coupler.

No.

Kind.

No.

Kind.

Locomotives :

7

7

Westinghouse.
Westinghouse.

7

Janney.
Janney.

Freight __.

10

5

5
12

Total locomotives-

17

12

Janney.

Cars in Passenger Service :

First-class passenger cars

4

4

Westinghouse.

4

Janney.

Second-class passenger cars..

5

5

Westinghouse.

5

Janney.

Baggage, express and postal
cars _ .

5

5

Westinghouse.

Officers' cars.

1

1

Westinghouse.
Westinghouse.

Total _ _ .

15

15

9

Janney.

Cars in Freight Service :

Boxcars.. ._ _ _ _

94

1

Janney.

Flat cars

2

35

8

Janney.

Stock cars _

1

Total. ____

130

9

Janney.

Cars in Company's Service ■

Caboose cars

4

Other road cars. _

13

Westinghouse.

Total.. ...

17

Total cars owned _ _ ...

161

15

24

Janney.

534

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line in Use.

Line Represented by
Capital Stock.

Total
Mile'ge
Oper-
ated.

Rails.

Main Line.

Branches
and Spurs.

Iron.

Steel.

Miles of single track

Miles of yard track and sidings

223.00
37.73

223.00
37.73

10.01
33.66

212.99
4.07

Total mileage operated (all tracks)

260.73

260.73

43.67

217.06

MILEAGE OF LINE BY STATES.

North Carolina— Line represented by capital stock, main line 223.00

Total mileage, excluding trackage rights 223.00

Rails— iron 10.01

Steel 212.99

MILEAGE OWNED.

North Carolina 223.00

Total mileage, excluding trackage rights 223.00

Rails— iron 10.01

Steel 212.99

RENEWALS OF RAILS AND TIES.
New Ties Laid During Year:

Oak— first class 120,007

Oak— second class 12,827

Total 132,824

Average price at distributing point— oak, first class 33 cts.

Oak— second class 17 cts.

Total average 31 cts.

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL BY LOCOMOTIVES.

Locomotives.

Coal-
Bitumi-
nous.
Tons.

Wood-
Soft.
Cords.

Total Fuel

Consum'd.

Tons.

Miles
Run.

Average

Pounds

Consum'd

per Mile.

16,929

18,727

3,309

825

4
4

i/

72

16,931
18,729
3,309

825%

338,521

446,791

205,415

45,899

100.02

Freight

81.79
32.21

35.97

Total. _

39,790

8%

39,794%

10,366.26

76.83

Average cost at distributing point

$ 2 01

ATLANTIC, TENNESSEE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY. 535

ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS.

Trainmen :

Killed. Injured.

Coupling and uncoupling 3

( Falling from trains and engines 5

Overhead obstructions 3

Collisions 1

Other train accidents— 1

At stations 1

Other causes 6

Total 20

Switchmen, Flagmen, and Watchmen :

Other train accidents 1

At stations 1

Other causes 1

Total 3

Other Employees:

Derailments 1

Other train accidents 1

At stations 7

Other causes 22

Total 1 _■ 31

Passengers :

Other train accidents 2

Other causes - 5

Total 7

Trespassing :

At stations 7 1

Other causes 10 6

Total 17 7

Not Trespassing:

At highway crossings 2

Trainmen— Other Accidents, injured 1, brake wheel slipping.

Employees — Other Accidents, injured 2, brake shaft breaking.

Trainmen— Other Causes, injured 4, climbing ladders, 2 struck by fellow employee.

Employees— Other Causes, injured 2, loading tender, 13 handling freight or material, 1 struck
by fellow employee, 7 working on track.

Passengers— Other Train Accidents, injured 2, quick stop of train.

Passengers— Other Causes, injured 5, jumping on or off train.

Trespassing— Other Causes, 5 asleep on track, 4 walking on track not at highway crossing, 1
stealing ride. Injured, 1 ; jumping on or off train, 2 asleep on track, 2 walking on track not at
highway crossing, 1 stealing ride.

536

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

From Goldsboro to Greensboro, miles 130

Alignment — number of curves 140

Aggregate length of curved line, miles 40.5

Length of straight line, miles 89

Profile— length of level line, miles 10.00

Ascending grades-number 69

Sum of ascents, feet 258,720

Aggregate length of ascending grades, miles 49.00

Descending grades— number 69

Sum of descents, feet 374,880

Aggregate length of descending grades, miles 71

From Greensboro to Charlotte, miles 93

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Item.

Number.

Aggregate
Length.

Minimum
Length.

Maximum Length.

Feet.

Inches.

Feet.

Feet.

Inches.

Bridges:

19
6
1

20,755
619
318

6
3

22

40

318

319
296
318

Wooden __ __ . _ _ _

3

Total __ _

26

21,692

9

Trestles _ —

17

525

12

100

Overhead highway crossings— bridges 6; height of lowest above surface of rail, 18 feet 10 inches.
Trestles, 4 ; height of lowest above surface of rail, 16 feet 5 inches.
Gauge of track, four feet nine inches ; 223 miles.

PULLMAN S PALACE CAR COMPANY.

537

PULLMAN'S PALACE CAR COMPANY.

GENERAL OFFICES, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
OFFICERS.

Title.

Name.

Location of Office.

President.

George M. Pullman... __

Vice-President _.

Horace Porter

Second Vice-President

T. H. Wickes _____

Chicago, 111.

George F. Brown _

Chicago, 111.
Chicago, 111.

Agent. _ _ _ _

C. B. Tennans. __ ..

538

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

STATEMENT E. —RECAPITULATION OF EARNINGS, ETC.

Name of Road.

Aberdeen and West End

Albemarle and Raleigh

*Asheville and Spartanburg

♦Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line

♦Atlantic and Danville

Atlantic and North Carolina

Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

Carolina Central

Carthage

Cashie and Chowan

Cashie and Roanoke

♦Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago

Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta

♦Chester and Lenoir

♦Cheraw and Salisbury

Durham and Northern

Egypt Railwajr

♦Georgia, Carolina and Northern

Hamilton Railway Company

High Point, Randleman, Asheboro <fc S.

Hoffman and Troy

Jamesville and Washington

Louisburg

♦Marietta and North Georgia

Maxton, Alma and Rowland

Midland North Carolina

♦Norfolk and Southern

♦Norfolk and Carolina

North Carolina

North-Western North Carolina

North Carolina Midland

♦Norfolk and Western

♦Oxford and Clarksville

Oxford and Henderson

♦Palmetto

♦Petersburg

X Piedmont

Pittsboro

Raleigh and Augusta Air-Line

Raleigh and Gaston

Roanoke and Tar River

Statesville and Western

♦Suffolk and Carolina

Suffolk Lumber Company

State University

♦Seaboard and Roanoke

Warrenton

Western North Carolina

♦Wilmington, Chadbourn and Conway _
♦Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta __
Wilmington, Onslow and East Carolina

Wilmington and Weldon

Yadkin

Total $8,731,068 14 $5,528,602 48

Gross
Earnings

from
Operation

$ 48

59

102

261

42

159

63

550

505

8

12

15

64

103

48

12

48

6

9

11

,472 34
,584 oO
,749 24
,490 65
,799 51
,375 28
,112 31
,552 48
,633 66
,557 97
,400 00
,864 00
,481 10
,381 89
,417 16
,923 40
,219 68
,616 13
,611 04
,534 03
,327 01

7,615 55
R. &G.
11,195 73

W. & W.

307,548 27

202,388 78

1,223,392 37

151,304 39

10,789 19

46,195 34

81,870 88

17,098 63

4,835 67

63,200 22

482,286 71

R. &A.

281,367 92

471,141 17

S. &R.

7,537 96

40,767 08

12,765 29

5,249 96

318,872 21

4,365 21

992,218 79

15,256 76

296,200 33

35,214 77

1,452,012 28

26,273 30

Operating ^et Earn-
Expenses. ^gfi,

23,363 00
57,566 77
111,585 89
177,349 96

109,189 84

353,961 34
390,427 96

6,422 76
12,400 00
25,901 36
77,201 23
65,573 83
50,384 03
11,305 78
32,597 06

3,943 84
12,528 85

9,628 51
20,093 31

6,252 80

10,120 36

248,164 72

152,359 "'

746,953 46

111,454 60

14,113 92

40,076 32

62,225 28

18,029 98

3,843 22

35,592 85

215,910 17
315,001 92

12,469 73

26,967 73

14,475 41

8,173 39

213,211 23

629,104 40
9,764 40

226,298 75
34,164 97

802,884 02
22,563 93

Income
from
Other

Sources.

25,109 34Notrep't'd
2,017 73'$

84,140 69

50,185 44

196,591 14

115,205 70

2,135 21

37,

(it;

$ 25,109 34
2,017 73

1,736 61

1,617 62

15,622 62

2,672 29

~1~905~52
6,234 60

1,362 75

1,075 37

59,383 55

50,029 18

476,438 91

39,849 79

6,119 02
19,645 60

992 45

27,607 37

62,457 75
156,139 25

13,799 35
i05~660~98

363,114

10,984 62
69,901 58

1,049 80
649,128 26i

3,709 37!

167 75

10,691 26

8,523 30
2,623 46

471 17
720 36

2,494 00
19,825 03

12

20,373 72

,104 88

184,914 17

Gross
Income
from all
Sources.

84,140

50,185 44

196,591 14

116,942 31

2,135 21

37,808 06

1,617 62
15,790 37
2,672 29
7,773 45
1,905 52
6,234 60

1,362 75

1,075 37

67,906 85

52,652 64

476,438 91

39,849 79

19,645 60

1,463 62
28,327 73

67,951 75
205,964 28

14,672 77

126,034 70

363,114 39

10,984 62

79,006 46

1,049 80

834,042 43

3,709 37

♦For North Carolina in proportion to mileage.
X Operating expenses, etc., not reported in time for this issue.

DEDUCTIONS FROM GROSS INCOME, INTEREST, RENTS, ETC.

539

STATEMENT F. —DEDUCTIONS FROM GROSS INCOME, INTEREST, RENTS, &c,
FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1892.

Name of Road.

Interest
Due and
Accrued.

Rentals

of Leased

Lines.

Taxes and

Miscel-
laneous.

Total De-
ductions.

Net
Income
from All
Sources.

Aberdeen and West End__

«— _ _

$ _ . _

$

$

§ 25,109 34

Albemarle and Raleigh

2,017 73
6,555 08
7,725 58

30,828 01
60,400 00

37,382 89
68,125 58

46,219 54d

Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line

16,015 11

Atlantic and Danville _ _ _ _ _ _

Atlantic and North Carolina -

Not rep'td.

Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio _ __

183,240 00

138,568 22

1,440 00

6,276 00

17,951 12

13,(79 05

193 20

207,467 12

164,954 50

1,633 20

10,875 98d

48,012 19d
502 01

_ _

10,036 7id

12,654 43
39,808 17
14,162 58

Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta

Chester and Lenoir_ ______ __ _ _

12,150 85
12,045 00
7,372 75

25,000 00

2,657 32
2,117 58

2,000 lid
16,129 45d

*Cheraw and Salisbury. ._

Danville, Mocksville and S. Western

Durham and Northern _ _

9,000 00

1,777 52

10,777 52

5,012 85

East Tennessee and W. North Carolina,

Egypt _ _ __

7,725 44

7,725 44
10,206 90

5,053 15d

*Georgia, Carolina and Northern

7,146 67

3,060 23

2,433 45d

Hamilton Railway Company

1,905 52

High Point, Randleman and Asheboro

24,120 00

2,925 83

27,045 33

20,811 23d
1,362 75

Jamesville and Washington _ _

Louisburg _ . __ _____

R. & G.

Hoffman and Troy

Lynchburg and Durham

* Marietta and North Georgia..

15,384 98

280 85

15,665 83

14,590 46d

Midland North Carolina _ _

W. & W.

New Hanover Transit Company _

♦Norfolk and Southern. .

12,860 00
47,006 79

8,362 76

7,108 31
19,352 89

4,158 57
239 17

2,327 95
566 89
277 92

1,459 08

21,222 76

54,115 10

279,352 89

116,994 95

24,078 67

53,897 87

14,565 68

277 92

13,077 09

46,684 09

*Norfolk and Carolina

~260"666~66~

1,462 46d
197,086 02

North Oarolina.

North-Western North Carolina. _ _

112,836 38
23.400 00
5i;569 92
13,998 79

77,145 hid

North Carolina Midland .

27,403 40d

Oxford and Clarksville _ _ _

34,252 22d

14,690 06d
1,185 70

Palmetto _______ __

♦Petersburg _ _ _

11,618 01

15,250 64

Piedmont _

Pittsboro _

R. & A.

60,000 00
80,000 00

Raleigh and Augusta Air-Line _

5,280 72

65,280 72
84,416 89

2,671 03

Raleigh and Gaston __

4,416 89

121,547 39

Roanoke and Southern _ _

Roanoke and Tar River

R. &S.

639 98
5,724 98

Statesville and Western

370 78
3,572 50

1,010 76
9,297 48

5,942 53d

♦Suffolk and Carolina-

5,375 29

Suffolk Lumber Company.

1,710 OOd

State University _ _

177 97
15,966 20

177 97
43,424 29

3,101 40d

♦Seaboard and Roanoke

23,558 09

3,900 00

81,610 41

Warrenton _ _ _ _.

Western North Carolina _ _

284,829 47

8,218 63

33,600 00

76,342 65
1,106 38
7,352 30
1,900 03

361,172 17

9,325 01

40,952 30

1,900 03

1,942 22
1,659 61

♦Wilmington, Chadbourn and Conway.
*Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta-
Wilmington, Onslow and East Carolina,

28,054 16

850 23d

Wilmington Sea Coast. _

Wilmington and Weldon

441,364 77
36,900 00

1

21,284 79
1,099 95

462,650 66 ! 371,391 87

Yadkin ....

37,999 95

*North Carolina in proportion to mileage,
d Deficit.

540

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

STATEMENT G. — COST OF ROAD AND EQUIPMENT.

Name of Road.

Cost of Road.

Cost of
Equipment.

Average

Cost of

Construct'n

per mile.

Average

Cost of

Equipm't

per mile.

$ 135,030 00

1,492,258 08

871,816 21

184,126 00

817,405 00

2,177,027 98

550,000 00

6,789,511 12

5,587,207 19

41,400 00

65,000 00

30,000 00

$_ _

$ 5,400 00

26,617 46

20,841 89

4,282 00

40,870 25

21,770 27

12,246 00

20,688 37

21,115 67

4,140 00

1,857 00

1,000 00

$

1 Albemarle and Raleigh

*Asheville and Spartanburg

f Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line

f Atlantic and Danville _ _ _

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley _

477,298 40
340,123 37

6,800 00
18,000 00

6,150 00

1 454 38

1,285 43
680 00

544 28

205 00

321,153 59

27,926 40

783,840 45

30,147 71

415,121 16

25,664 38

10,124 89

608 17

East Tennessee and Western North Carolina

Egypt _- ._ _

190,791 06
6,216,280 39
100,000 00
652,000 00
200,000 00

23,501 65
134,715 38
20,000 00

Georgia, Carolina and Northern _ _ _

23,351 91

588 00

24,130 00

1,000 00

506 07

Hamilton Railway

117 60

High Point, Randleman, Asheboro and So.

f Jamesville and Washington—

Hoffman and Troy_ _ _

Louisburg ________ __ _ _

R. & G.

755,170 00
575,303 08

{Norfolk and Western. _

12,642 99

Midland North Carolina __ _ . __

w. & w.

Milton and Sutherlin

New Hanover Transit Co. _ __ _

*Norfolk and Southern __ _ _

2,037,464 80
1,611,109 50
4,960,064 83
2,945,863 26
1,040,003 00

25,468 30
22,252 27
22,242 44
29,458 00
40,000 00

*Norfolk and Carolina __

314,532 31

4,324 25

{North Carolina

JNorth-western North Carolina—

{North Carolina Midland __ _ __

COST OF ROAD AND EQUIPMENT, ETC.

541

STATEMENT G. — COST OF ROAD AND EQUIPMENT. —Continued.

Name of Road.

Cost of Road.

Cost of
Equipment.

Average

Cost of

Construct'n

per mile.

Average

Cost of

Equipm't

per mile.

$ 1,750,027 60
528,433 99
286,848 18
3,082,953 30
2,500,000 00
R. & A.
1,902,690 26
1,565,324 88

$ __

$ 30,975 00
40,649 20
15,760 89

$ - - -

12,814 47

52,253 44

47,199 08
95,437 65

17,744 56
16,137 38

440 00

983 89

S. & R.
800,093 86
321,491 67

Statesville and Western _ __ __

40,000 00

12,859 67

31,300 00
2,551,036 07

Seaboard and Roanoke __

291,636 39

31,378 05

3,609 61

Warrenton _ _ _ _

Western North Carolina _

16,724,316 98

375,226 24

2,203,062 72

1,683,481 90

54,393 00

♦Wilmington, Chadbourn and Conway

*Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta

Wilmington, Onslow and East Carolina

Wilmington Sea-Coast __ __ _

25,206 98

369,500 00

53,610 20

11,475 85
33,568 93

1,924 48
1,069 00

JWilmington and Weldon

9,908,667 91
1,240,185 75

21,447 33
30,243 00

Yadkin __ _

* North Carolina in proportion to mileage,
f Capital stock and funded debt.
J Construction and equipment.

542

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

STATEMENT H. — EMPLOYEES AND COMPENSATION.

Name of Road.

Aberdeen and West End

Albemarle and Raleigh.

Asheville and Spartanburg

Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line

Atlantic and Danville

Atlantic and North Carolina

Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

Carolina Central

Carthage

Cashie and Chowan

Cashie and Roanoke

Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago

Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta

Chester and Lenoir

Cheraw and Salisbury

Danville, Mocksville and South-Western

Durham and Northern

Egypt

Georgia, Carolina and Northern

Hamilton Railway

High Point, Randleman, Asheboroand Southern

Jamesville and Washington

Louisburg

Norfolk and Western

Marietta and North Georgia

Maxton, Alma and Rowland —

Midland North Carolina

Milton and Sutherlin

New Hanover Transit Company

Norfolk and Southern

Norfolk and Carolina

North Carolina

North-Western North Carolina

North Carolina Midland

Oxford and Clarksville ._

Oxford and Henderson

Palmetto '__ .

Total.
Empl'd.

44
115

Total Com-
pensation.

I 14,347 00
15,817 70

168

645

657

13

23

20

300

269

113

67

15

834

15

26

9

R. & A.

333

475

W. & W

588
456
1,047
137
27
85
20
20

109,189 84

237,998 79

308,089 65

4,416 00

106,265 43*
24,647 46*

23,762 81*

20,900 76

3,943 84

185,256 66*

9,628 51

12,526 72
6,252 80

33,319 59
109,663 21*

157,861 48*

144.298 96*

336,859 09

64,299 64

9,636 02

31,892 97

9,684 99

6,847 20*

EMPLOYEES AND COMPENSATION.

543

STATEMENT H. — EMPLOYEES AND COMPENSATION— Continued.

Name of Road.

Petersburg

Piedmont

Pittsboro

Raleigh and Augusta

Raleigh and Gaston

Roanoke and Tar River .,

Statesville and Western

Suffolk and Carolina

State University

Seaboard and Roanoke

Warrenton

"Western North Carolina

Wilmington, Chadbourn and Conway

Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta

Wilmington, Onslow and East Carolina

Wilmington and Weldon

Yadkin

Richmond and Danville System— General officers

General office clerks

Other employees

Total
Empl'd,

330

350
470

Total Com-
pensation.

$ 136,383 50*

Inc. in R. & A.
107,247 14
189,106 96

49

12

302

5

779

48
857

67
1,224

39

14
220

6,403 76

18,180 90

3,729 84

139,407 88

1,580 00

340,777 81

15,300 00*

336,696 90*

30,090 96

490,654 28

15,509 21

*Entire line.

544

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

STATEMENT I. — ACCIDENTS TO PEKSONS.

Passen-
gers.

Em-
ployees.

Tres-
passing.

Not
Tres-
passing.

Total.

Name of Road.

d
©

3

d

U
0

q

M

d

3

d

0)

S-c

"3

H

d

3

d

d

©

3

d

'a

d

3

d

Albemarle and Raleigh _

1
1

4

i

1

2
1

1

4

2

4

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley

4

1

3

5

Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago

Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta..- __

1

Cheraw and Salisbury ________

1

1

Georgia, Carolina and Northern

3

1
2

2

—

3
1
1
3

2

High Point, Randlem'n, Asheboroand So.
Marietta and North Georgia

1

1
8
4
2
23
2
6

1
1

fl

2

10

Norfolk and Southern __ _ __ __ __

1

5

Norfolk and Carolina _

7
1

31
1

17
4

9

48
4
2

W

North-Western North Carolina

8

Oxford and Clarksville __. _ _

i

1
4

7

Oxford and Henderson _

4

4
2
1

4
2

2

Raleigh and Augusta _ __ _ _

1

1

4

55

2

2
3

7

i

q

A

1

1

1

2

92

22

46

1
3
9
5

1
10

1

39
10
9

3

Western North Carolina _

i

19 27

17
1
2

w

5
16

3

?5

Wilmington and Weldon

3

i

65

Total

21

55

60

276

54

39

i

3

135

WW

RAILROADS, STATIONS AND DISTANGES,

ATLANTIC COAST LINE SYSTEM.

WILMINGTON AND WEL-
DON.

Station. Dist.

Wilmington 0

Union Depot 1.2

Wrightsboro 4.2

Castle Hayne 8.7

Rocky Point 14.2

Burgaw 22.4

South Washington 29.4

Wallace 35.8

Teachey's 38.1

Rose Hill 42.2

Magnolia 47.4

Warsaw 54.8

Faison's 63.3

Mount Olive 69.9

Dudley 75.3

Goldsboro 84.3

Pikeville 92.0

Fremont 95.2

Black Creek 101.9

Contentnea 104.9

Wilson 108.1

Elm City 114.6

Sharpsburg 119.1

Rocky Mount 124.5

Battieboro 132.6

Whitaker's 136.8

Enfield 142.9

Ruggles 150.3

Scotland Neck " Y " 152.8

Halifax 153.8

Weldon 161.4

35

CLINTON BRANCH.

Station. Dist.

Warsaw 0

Elliott 7

Clinton 13

NASHVILLE BRANCH.

Rocky Mount 0

Nashville 10.2

Spring Hope 19.2

WILSON AND FAYETTE-
VILLE BRANCH.

Wilson 0

Contentnea 3

Lucama 8.2

Kenly 15.3

Jerome 20.5

Selma 25

Smithfield 28.9

Four Oaks 35.7

Benson 43.9

Dunn 50

Godwin 57.5

Wade 62

Fayetteville 73.8

SCOTLAND NECK AND KIN-
ST0N BRANCH.

Halifax 0

Scotland Neck " Y " 1

Tillery 7.6

Spring Hill 11.6

Scotland Neck 17.9

Hobgood 24.3

Goose Nest 31.4

Hassell 36.1

Station. Dist.

A. and R. Junction 42.6

Grindool 45.3

House 53

Greenville 56.7

Ayden 66.3

Griffton 74

Grainger's 79

Kinston 84.9

TARBORO BRANCH.

Rocky Mount 0

Rocky Mount " Y " 0.6

Kingsboro 8

Hartsboro 9.4

Tarboro 15.5

Mildred 20.2

Conetoe 23.2

Bethel 28.4

A. and R. Junction 32

Robertsonville 35.2

Everett 39.9

Williamston 46.6

Jamesville 57.0

Plymouth 68.1

CHERAW AND SALISBURY.

Wadesboro 0

Bennett 7

Morven 10

McFarlan 14

Cheraw, S. C 25

Darlington, S. C 55

Florence, S. C 65

15 miles in North Carolina.

546

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

WASHINGTON BRANCH.
Station. Dist.

Washington 0

Addington 5.1

Pactolus 9

Whichard's 1G.1

A. and R. Junction 25

MIDLAND NORTH CARO-
LINA.

Goldsboro 0

Copeland 4.8

Joyner ;__ 10.9

Holt's Mill 12

Oliver 17.5

Smithfleld 23

FLORENCE— Fayetteville
Branch.

Fayetteville 0

Hope Mills 6.G

Parkton 13.1

Rennert— _ 20.4

Buies 2G.8

Pembroke 3.61

Elrod 36.9

Rowland 42.4

Hamer, S. C 46.9

Pee Dee, 8. C 69.9

44 miles in North Carolina.

WILMINGTON, COLUMBIA
AND AUGUSTA.

Station. Dist. \

Wilmington 0 I

Union Depot 1.0 ,

Hilton 1.7 |

Navassa 4.8

Malmo 10.9

Farmer 13.5 I

Brinkley 18.7 !

Freeman 22.3

Maxwell 28.6 J

Springer's 33.7

Waccamaw 35.9 j

Bogue 40.3

Whiteville 46.3

Chadboum 53 j

Cerro Gordo 59.4 I

Fair Bluff 65.2;

Pee Dee, S. C 97 !

Florence, S.C 110

68 miles in North Carolina.

PETERSBURG.

Weldon 0

S. and R. Junction 2 ;

Garys 2.7 j

Pleasant Hill 8.2

Petersburg 61

Richmond 84

WILMINGTON, CHADB0URN
AND CONWAY.

Station. Dist.

Conway 0

Adrian %y2

Privett's 9%

Bayboro Yiy2

Sanford 15%

Loris 1934

Mount Tabor 26

Chadbourn, S. C 39

26 miles in North Carolina.

NORFOLK AND CAROLINA.

Tarboro 0

Hobgood .... 13

Palmyra 17

Neal's 22

Kelford 27

Aulander 34

Early's 40

Ahoskie 43

Tunis 52

Eure 56

Gates 63

Drum Hill 68

Norfolk, Va 101

RAILROADS, STATIONS AND DISTANCES.

547

RICHMOND AND DANVILLE SYSTEM

ATLANTA AND CHARLOTTE
AIR-LINE.

Station. Dist.

Charlotte 0

Lodo 4.9

Beilemont 114

Lowell 16.1

Gastonia 21.7

Bessemer City 28.3

Kings Mountain 33.4

Grover 41.4

Atlanta 267.40

48 miles in North Carolina.

ATLANTIC, TENNESSEE
AND OHIO.

Charlotte 0

Derita 5.40

Croft 9.80

Huntersville 14.90

Caldwell's 17.60

Davidson 21.70

Mount Mourne 24.60

Mooresville 23.30

Shepherd's 32.20

Troutman's 38.30

States ville 44

ASHEVILLE AND SPAR-
TANBURG.

Spartanburg, S. C 0

Landrum, S. C 23

Tryon 26.6

Melrose 32.4

Saluda 35.3

Zirconia 39.3

Flat Rock 44.1

Hendersonville 47.6

Hillgirt 51.3

Fletcher's 55.9

Rutledge 57.3

Arden 58.7

Station. Dist.

Skyland 60.2

Busbee 16.3

Buena Vista 64.2

Biltmore 67.4

Asheville 69.4

41 miles in North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, COLUMBIA
AND AUGUSTA.

Charlotte (Trade street)- 0

Charlotte (south switch)- 0.6

Five-mile siding 5

Pineville 10.4

Fort Mill, S. C 17

Catawba River, S. C 20.5

Rock Hill, S. C 25

Columbia (Union Depot)_ 109.3

Keisler's 129.8

10 miles in North Carolina.

HIGH POINT, RANDLEMAN,
ASHEBORO & SOUTHERN.

High Point 0

Trinity 4.5

Glenola 9.4

Sophia 14.6

Randleman 18.9

Asheboro 27.7

CHESTER AND LENOIR.

Chester, S. C 0

Crowder Creek 39

Gastonia 45

Dallas 50

Hardin's 56

Lincolnton 61

Maiden 72

Newton 80

Hickory 90

Granite Falls 98

Saw Mills 101

Hudson 103

Station. Dist.

Lenoir 110

62 miles in North Carolina.

NORTH CAROLINA.

Goldsboro 0

Grant's 1.9

Asylum 3.1

Rose 6

Jones 9.9

Princeton 12

Pine Level 17.8

Selma 20.5

Wilson's Mills 26

Clayton 33.6

Auburn 39.6

Garner 42.8

Raleigh 48.5

Method 51.8

Asbury 54.8

Gary 56.9

Morrisville 61

Nelson's 65.7

Brassfleld 69

East Durham 73

Durham 74.7

University 83.3

Hillsboro 88.8

Efland 92.7

Mebane 98

Haw River 103.9

Graham 106.6

Burlington 08.3

Elon College 113

Gibsonville 115

McLeansville 121.7

Greensboro 129.7

Pomona 132.80

Jamestown 139.90

High Point 141.90

548

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

NORTH CAROLINA— Cont'd.

Station. Dist.

Thomasville 151.50

Conrad's 157.20

Lexington 162.30

Linwood 168.50

Holtsburg 172

Salisbury 179.10

Sumner

China Grove 188.50

Glass's 195.70

Concord 201.50

Harrisburg 209.30

Newell's 214.70

Air-Line Junction 221.20

C. C. Crossing 222.30

Charlotte 222.70

NORTH CAROLINA MID-
LAND.

Winston-Salem

- 0

Davis School

._ 2.2

Hanes' Siding

._ 3.3

Clemmonsville

._ 12.4

Advance

._ 16.6

Cornatzer

._ 21.1

Dutchman's Creek

- 22.8

Mocksville

._ 26.7

NORTH-WESTERN NORTH

CAROLINA.

Greensboro

0

Pomona -

7

New Garden

10

Friendship _r

18

Kernersville

29

Alspaugh

33

Bethania

36

Rural Hall

42

Tobaccoville

46

Donnaha

51

57

Siloam

61

Station. Dist.

Rockford 68

Crutchfield 73

Birch 78

Elkin 84

Ronda 90

Roaring River 94

Quarry 98

Wilkesboro 103

OXFORD & CLARKSVILLE.

Keysville, Va 0

Powell's 3.7

Fort Mitchell ,__ 8.7

Finney wood 11.7

Chase City 17.1

Emory 20.5

Five Forks 25.2

Jeffress 29

Clarksville Junction 31

Clarksville 31.3

Soudan 36.4

Bullock's, N. C 42.1

Stovall 45.4

48-Mile Siding 48

Gregory's 48.7

Lewis 50.6

Rock Siding 53

O. and H. Junction 54.5

Oxford 55.3

Providence 61.1

Stem's 66.8

Lyon's 70.2

Wilkins 72.4

Green's 75.3

Elerbee 78

Holloway 80.3

Durham 87.8

49 miles in North Carolina.

PIEDMONT.

Richmond, Va 0

North Danville 140

Junction 140.2

Station. Dist.

Danville 140.6

Stokesland 145.7

Pelham, N. C 149.3

Puffin 155.6

Stacey 158

Yates 162

Reidsville 164.7

Mizpah 168

Benaja 173.6

Brown's Summit 177.1

Morehead 180.8

Greensboro 189

43 miles in North Carolina.

STATESVILLE & WESTERN.

Statesville 0

Iredell 6

Scott's 9

Sloan 11

Hiddenite 15

Taylorsville ___ 20

STATE UNIVERSITY.

Chapel Hill 0

Robson 6.2

Duke's Siding 9

University 10.2

OXFORD AND HENDERSON.

Oxford 0

Horner's 3.2

Huntsboro 5

Dabney 7.7

Henderson 13

WESTERN NORTH CARO-
LINA.

Salisbury 0

Majolica 5

Kincaid 8

Cleveland 13.4

Elmwood 18.4

Statesville 25.6

Plott's 32.8

RAILROADS, STATIONS AND DISTANCES.

549

WESTERN NORTH CARO-
LINA—Continued.

Station. Dist.

Erminie 37

Catawba 38.4

Setzer 42.5

Newton 47.7

Conover 49.9

Hickory 57.6

Hildebran 62

Connelly Springs 67.9

Drexel 74

Morganton 78.5

Calvin 82

Glen Alpine 84.5

Bridgewater 89.4

Nebo 94.3

Marion 99.7

Greenlee 105.4

Old Fort 111.1

Dendron 115

Round Nnob 115.8

Mud Cut 119.3

Swan Tunnel 123

Terrell 123.2

Black Mountain 125.1 I

Cooper's 129.8 \

Azalea 134.3

Biltmore 139

Asheville 141

Murpby Junction 142.2

Station. Dist.

Montford 143.5

Olivette 148.1

Alexander 152.5

Ivy 160.8

Rollins 162.1

Marshall 163.3

Frisbee 166.9

Barnard 170.9

Sandy Bottom 173.5

Stackhouse 174.8

Hot Springs 179.2

Shut In 182.7

Paint Rock 185.4

WESTERN N. CAROLINA—
Murphy Division.

Asheville 0

Murphy Junction 1.2

Emma 2.2

Sulphur Springs 4.8

Hominy 8.7

Luther's 12.2

Turnpike 14

Carmen 18

Pigeon River 18.7

Clyde 22.5

Waynesville 28.4

Moody's 28.9

Smathers 34.1

Balsam 36.3

Hall 40.7

Station. Dist.

Addie 43

Sylva 47.4

Dillsboro 48.9

Barker's Creek 49.4

Wilmot 54.7

Whittier 58.6

Bryson City 65.1

Epp's Spring 69.7

Bushneli 77.6

Welch 81.2

Nantahala 85.1

Wesser Creek 89.3

Hewitt 93.7

Jarrett's 95.8

Topton 99.7

Rhodo 103.1

Andrews 108.2

Hiwassee 114

Talc Mills 117

Tomotla 117.8

Murphy 123.6

YADKIN.

Salisbury 0

Granite Quarry 5

Rockwell 10.3

Gold Hill 15.1

Misenheimer Springs 19

New London 24

Albemarle 30.9

Norwood 41

550

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

SEABOARD AIR-LINE SYSTEM

SEABOARD AND ROANOKE.
Station. Dist.

Portsmouth, Va 0

Rogers, T. O., N. C 62

Margarettsville 64

Sanford 67

Seaboard 70

Gumberry 74

Gary's 78

Weldon 80

20 miles in North Carolina.

RALEIGH AND GASTON.

Weldon 0

Eoling 7

Gaston

Summit

Littleton

Vaughan

Macon

Warren Plains

Ridgeway

Manson's

Middleburg

Greystone

Henderson

Kittrell

Franklinton

Youngville

Wake

Forestville

Wyatt

Neuse

Millbrook

Raleigh

Louisburg (L. R. R.)

MURFREESBORO.

Pendleton

Watson

Murfreesboro

12

21 !

I

27 |

32 |

37 |

42 !

45
50
52
55
63
72
78

83 :

84
86
90
94

100
82

0
3
6

ROANOKE AND TAR RIVER.
Station. Dist.

Boykins, Va 0

Severn, N. C 5

Steaver's Siding 7

Pendleton _' 8

Conway 11

White's Siding 12

Bridger's Siding 13

Gravel Pit 15

Poteeasi 16

Truitt's 17

Lassiter's Siding 17

Woodland 19

McDonnell's Siding 21

Rich Square 23

Taylor's Siding 25

Jenkins' Siding 26

Roxobel 28

Kelford 30

Beverly 31

Turner's Siding 32

Lewiston 36

RALEIGH AND AUGUSTA
AIR-LINE.

Raleigh 0

Cary 8

Apex 14

New Hill 21

Merry Oaks 26

Moncure 31

Osgood 38

Colon 39

Sanford 44

Lemon Springs 51

Cameron 57

Vass 62

Manly 69

Southern Pines 70

Station. Dist.

Aberdeen 75

Pine Bluff_ 76

Keyser 80

Hoffman 87

Hamlet.___: 100

Ghio 105

Gibson 110

Pittsboro, (P. R. R.) 43

Carthage, (C. R. R.) 67

DURHAM AND NORTHERN.

Henderson 0

Watkins 7

Dickerson's 10

Clay 13

Tar River „ 17

Hester 20

Creedmore 24

Dutchville 28

Bennehan 29

Durham 41

CAROLINA CENTRAL.

Wilmington 0

Meares 4

Phoenix 7

Northwest 14

Cronly 17

Armour 21

Marlville 25

Council's 33

Jarvis 35

Rosindale 37

Elkton 42

Clarkton 45

Thompson's Mill 48

Abbottsburg 49

Edwards' Mill 51

Bladenboro 53

Mercer's Mill

RAILROADS, STATIONS AND DISTANCES.

551

CAROLINA CENTRAL

Station.

Dist.

Station.

Dist,

Continued.

Rockingham

116

Cherry ville

. 229

Station.

Dist,

Midway

118

Waco

. 232

56

Pee Dee. _.

._. _ 124

Buffalo

. 236

Big Swamp

Branches X Roads

130

237

60

"Wadesboro

135

Shelby

. 241

Allenton

62

Rackles

136

Lattimore

. 247

67
71

Polkton

Peachland

143

147

Mooresboro

Ellenboro

. 251

Barker's Cut

254

Pine Log

73

Beaver Dam

153

Allen's

. 255

76
79

Ames

Monroe

157

163

258

Pembroke

Bostic

. 261

Pate's

80

Secrest's Mill

166

263

Red Banks

82

Stout's

170

Rogers, T. O

. 266

Alma __ .

86

Indian Trail— _

. _ _ 173

Rutherfordton _ _

. 267

Maxton

88

Matthews

176

Southerland's

92

Wolf's

183

GEORGIA, CAROLINA

AND

Laurinburg

95

Charlotte

187

NORTHERN.

Elmore _ .

98

Paw Creek.. __ _

194

Monroe .

0

Laurel Hill-

100

Mt. Holley _ _ _.

198

Potter.

8

Old Hundred

103

205

12

Powhatan

107

Iron

212

Osceola, S. C

17

Beaman's Mill

108

Lincolnton

219

Atlanta, Ga

. 268

Hamlet

110

Crouse's

224

15 miles in North Carolina.

552

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

MISCELLANEOUS RAILROADS.

ATLANTIC AND NORTH

CAROLINA.
Station. Dist.

Goldsboro 0

Best's 9

La Grange 14

Falling Creek 20

Kinston __ 26

Caswell 30

Dover 35

Core Creek 42

Tuscarora 48

Clark's 51

New Bern 59

Riverdale 68

Croatan 70

Havelock 76

Newport 84

Wildwood 87

Atlantic 89

MoreheadCity 93%

Atlantic Hotel 94

Morehead Depot 95

CAPE FEAR AND YADKIN
VALLEY.

Mt. Airy 0

Ararat 9

Pilot Mountain 15

Pinnacle 20

Dalton 22

Rural Hall 30

Germanton 35

Walnut Cove 40

Belew's Creek 46

Madison | Madison 63

Ellisboroj Branch. 59

Stokesdale 52

Summerfield 58

Battle Ground 64

Greensboro 70

Pleasant Garden 78

Station.

Dist.

Ramseur ]

101

Franklinsville
Cedar Falls. j

Factoi
Brar

T 98
ch.97

Millboro J

93

Climax _ _

83
86
93

Julian __ _ .

Staley _ _ _ _

98

Siler City

105

Ore Hill

109
114

Richmond _

Goldston

117

Gulf._ _ __ .

. 121
. 124

Egvpt _ _

•Sanford- _

130

Jonesboro

133

Swann's

138

Spout Spring

147

Manchester

154

Bennettsville— "

223

Tatum

217

McColl

214

Hasty

210

John's

208

Stuart

206

Maxton

Floral College—

South 202
Carolina
Branch. 199

Wakulla

195

Red Springs ___

190

Shandon

187

Lumber Bridge

182 <

McNatt's

179

Hope Mills J

173 |

Fayetteville

166

Stedman

177

Autrvville

180

Roseboro

188

Parkersburg

197

Garland

202

Station. Dist.

Tomahawk 208

Kerr 212

Ivanhoe 217

Atkinson 224

Currie 230

Wilmington 248

ABERDEEN AND WEST END.

Aberdeen 0

Linden 7

West End 13

Eagle Springs 20

Candor 25

CHARLESTON, CINCINNATI

AND CHICAGO.
Marion 0

Gardner's 5

Glenwood 7

Weaver's 14

Golden Valley 15

Millwood 20

Rutherfordton 25

Forest City 31.2

Henrietta 39

Mooresboro 43

Shelby 55

Blacksburg 68

64.50 miles in North Carolina.

JAMESVILLE AND WASH-

INGTON.
Jamesville 0

Sexton's 3

Magessa 5

Dymond City 7

Cherry's 18

Washington 22

EAST TENNESSEE & WEST-
ERN NORTH CAROLINA.
Cranberry 0

State Line 3

Jonhson City— Tennessee 34

RAILROADS, STATIONS AND DISTANCES.

553

EGYPT.
Station. Dist.

Egypt Junction 0

Lobdell 1.3

Millport 2.2

Clarendon 3

Boudinot 4.5

Endor 5.5

Oakdale 6

River Point G.5

Egypt, Fourth Street 7

Egypt, Myrtle Street-.- 8

NORFOLK AND WESTERN.
Lynchburg and Durham Div.

Durham 0

Fairntosh 10

Willardville 12

Ballton 14

Lyndover 20

Helena 24

Roxboro 32

Woodsdale 39

Denniston Junction, Va., 44

Blackwalnut 48

South Boston 55

Lynchburg 115

43.40 miles in North Carolina.

ROANOKE AND SOUTHERN
DIVISION.

Winston-Salem __.

Ogburn -_

Walkertown

Dennis

Fulp

Walnut Cove

Ladford

Madison

Stoneville

Price — State Line-
Ridge way, Va

Martinsville

Roanoke

0

4

9

12

15

18

24

32

40

46

50

60

122

MARIETTA & NORTH GA.

Station. Dist.

Marietta, Ga 0

State Line, N. C 94

Cullerson 97

Notla 100

Kinsey's 102

Murphy 108

13.25 miles in North Carolina.

NORFOLK AND SOUTHERN.

Norfolk, Va 0

Moyock, N. C 25

Snowden 31

Shawboro 35

Gregory's 37

Belcross 40

Camden 42

Elizabeth City 45

Pasquotank 52

Okiako 53

Chapanoke 55

Windfall 60

Perquimons 61

Hertford 62

Yeopin _' 66

Edenton 74

MacKey's Ferry 83

Chesson 85

Roper 88

Turnpike 99

Bishop Cross 106

Pantego 103

80 miles in North Carolina.

PALMETTO.

Cheraw 0

Kollock 2.4

Osborne 11.2

Hamlet 18.2

7.33 miles in North Carolina.

WARRENTON.

Plains o

Warrenton 3

NEW HANOVER TRANSIT
COMPANY.

Station. Dist.

Wilmington 0

Carolina P>each 3

SUFFOLK AND CAROLINA.

Suffolk 0

Corapeake— State Line __ 15

Dennis 19

Sunberry 22

Cross 23

Bosley 26

Hobbs 32

Gliden 34

Ryland 37

Chowan 39

Montrose Landing 40

25 miles in North Carolina.

WILMINGTON, ONSLOW &
EAST CAROLINA.

Wilmington 0

Coast Railroad Crossing- 2.18

Baymead 8.29

Kirkland 1 11.36

Scott's Hill 13.42

Ocean View 14.28

Hampstead 16.50

Cypress Lake 18.84

Annandale 20.66

Big Sandy Run 22.29

Glenoe 23.51

Edgecombe 27.21

Mineral Springs 31.36

Folkstone 34.66

Cedarhurst 40.37

Winona 44.17

Jacksonville 50.15

WILMINGTON SEA-COAST.

Wilmington 0

Hammocks 10.31

Atlantic 11.82

554 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

STATISTICS OF RAILWAYS IN THE UNITED STATES.

[Taken from the Statistician's Report to the Interstate Commerce Commission— June 30, 1890.]

MILEAGE.

The railway mileage of the United States— including sidings and spurs is 208,612.55

Excluding sidings and spurs the mileage is 163,597.05

LOCOMOTIVES.

Number in passenger service 8,384

In freight service 16,140

For switching and other purposes 5,404

Total number of locomotives 29,928

Nearly all passenger locomotives are supplied with driver brakes and about one-half of the
freight locomotives. Nearly all the passenger cars are supplied with Automatic train brakes and
Automatic couplers, but less than 10 per cent, of the freight cars have these safety devices.

It is shown that tnere are nine different kinds of power brakes in use, comprising Vacuum
Steam, etc.

Out of 148,852 brakes, 143,661 are Westinghouse.

There are 115,319 cars fitted with Automatic coupler, of 45 different patterns. The Janney has
the largest number in use, 36,615.
*

EMPLOYEES.

Total number of men employed, 749,301 ; 479 men per 100 milesof road. Employees of Express
Companies are not included.

STATISTICS OF RAILROADS IN THE UNITED STATES.

555

ACCIDENTS.

Five hundred and thirty-one employees were killed and 2,588 were injured during the year
by train accidents, and 369 employees were killed and 7,842 were injured in coupling and un-
coupling cars.

SUMMARY OF RAILWAY ACCIDENTS— UNITED STATES.

EMPLOYEES.

Kind of Accident.

Trainmen.

Switchmen,

Flagmen and

Watchmen.

EMCEES. ^ T0TAL-

Killed.! Injured.

Killed.

Injured.

Killed.

Injured. Killed.

Injured.

Coupling and uncoupling,..
Falling from trains and en-

265

456
81

197

121
69
5
35

230

6,073

1,838
313
866
572
574
20
298

2,618

75

32
3
3
2
16
13
15
75

1,528

213

18
22
30
60
7
43
386

29

73

5

35

241

312

14

146

369

561

89
235
150
146

22

98

754

27

7,842
2,363

Overhead obstructions

345

1,034

723

27 121

Other train accidents

At highway crossings

61
4

48
449

197

7

399

5,214

831

34

740

8,248
236

Total — __

1,459

13,172

234

2,307

731

6,681

2,451

22,396

OTHERS.

Kind of Accident.

Trespassing.

Not Trespass-
ing.

Total.

Killed.

Injured.

Killed.

Injured.

Killed.

Injured.

Killed.

Injured.

44

38

31

3

42

128

527
669
211
8
347
663

23

7

288

98

291

2,355

36

15

307

151

350

2,183

2
4

22

301

51

129

40
28
66
516
117
364

25

11

310

399

342

2,484

27

76

43

Other train accidents

At highway crossings

373
667
467

2,-547
33

"

Total

286

2,425

3,062

3,042

509

1,131

3,598

4,206

556

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.

[Of the Railways of the United States for the year ending June 30, 1890.]

Item.

Assets.

Cost of road

Cost of equipment

Stocks of other companies owned

Bonds of other companies owned

Cash and current assets

Materials and supplies

Sinking fund and sundries

Miscellaneous

Total

Liabilities.

Capital stock

Funded debt

Current liabilities

Accrued interest on funded debt uot yet payable

Miscellaneous

Profit and loss

Total

Amount.

Increase.

$ 7,896,961,868

$

481,980,516

420,199,798

25,504,626

237,760,171

506,133,687

318,392,734

108,800,548

68,102,983

147,808

130,036,231

9,859,301

701,248,274

72,100,652

$ 10,278,835,746

$

656,513,553

$ 4,323,104,855

$

126,281,427

4,776,267,225

393,240,717

449,908,961

108,539,565

27,482,779

4,860,926

498,518,377

25,207,672

203,553,549

$ 10,278,835,746

$

656,513,553

COMPARATIVE CONDENSED INCOME ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1890.

Gross earnings from operation $ 1,051,877,632

Less operating expenses 692,093,971

Income from operation $ 359,783,661

Income from other sources 126,767,064

Total income $ 486,550,725

Total deductions from income 384,792,138

Net income $ 101,758,587

CIRCULARS. 557

CIRCULARS.

February 18, 1892.
Circular No. 15.

Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railway Company.

On and after February 20, 1892, the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chi-
cago Railroad Company will be allowed to charge for shipments of
cotton from and to points on its line in North Carolina as follows :
Cotton (without percentage), rate at sixth class.

By the Board, J. W. WILSON,

H. C. Brown, Clerk. Chairman.

April 28, 1892.
Circular No. 16.

Passenger Fare on Petersburg Railroad.

It appearing to the Railroad Commission that the Tariff in effect on
the Petersburg Railroad on May 20, 1891, was adopted and continued
until otherwise ordered by the Commission. It further appearing to
the Commission from the Time Table, and also from the letter of T. M.
Emerson, Traffic Manager of the Atlantic Coast Line, that the actual
mileage between Pleasant Hill and AYeldon is 8.2 miles, and between
Weldon and Garysburg, 2.7 miles ; and it further appearing that the
Atlantic Coast Line, under the said Tariff of May 20, 1891, is charging
forty cents for passenger fare from Weldon to Pleasant Hill, and twenty-
five cents for passenger fare from Gar}7sburg to Pleasant Hill, and that
these rates are in excess of the Standard Tariff' heretofore prescribed
by the Commission, to-wit — 3J cents per mile for first-class passenger
fare and 2} cents per mile for second-class passenger fare :

It is therefore ordered, that on and after June 1, 1892, the Standard
Tariff for passenger fare be put in operation by the Atlantic Coast
Line, between Weldon and Pleasant Hill, a distance of 8.2 miles, and
between Pleasant Hill and Garysburg, a distance of 5.50 miles, on the
Petersburg Railroad.

By order of the Board, H. C. BROWN, Clerk.

558 board of railroad commissioners.

April 28, 1892.
Circular No. 17.

Change in the Commissioners' Classification.

On and after April 1, 1892, the following change in the Commission-
ers' Classification will be made:

Merry-go-rounds, L. C. L., released First-class.

Merry-go-rounds, C. L., 20,000 minimum Fifth- class.

By order of the Board, J. W. WILSON,

H. C. Brown, Clerk. Chairman.

Raleigh, May 25, 1892.
Circular No 18.

Change in Commissioners' Classification.

On and after the 15th day of June, 1892, the following change in the
Commissioners' Classification will be in effect:

Stills (Worm crated), C. R. 1 Class, 0. R. 3. Class.
Copper Stills (Worm crated), C. R, 1 Class, O. R. 3 Class.
By order of the Board,

H. C. Brown, J. W. WILSON,

Clerk. Chairman .

Raleigh, June 1, 1892.
Circular No. 19.

On all mixed trains, carrying passengers, where two coaches are
attached, first and second-class tickets must be sold.

Where only one coach is attached, only second-class rates shall be
charged, unless the coach has separate apartments, then first and sec-
ond-class rates may be charged.

This circular to take effect July 1, 1892.

By order of the Board, J. W. WILSON,

H. C Brown, Clerk. Chairman.

CIRCULARS. 559

Circular No. 20. Raleigh, June 4, 1892.

Complaint is made of the inconvenience and insecurity to the trav-
eling public, especially the female portion of it, arising from the diffi-
culty of ingress and egress to and from the passenger coaches, by reason
of the height of the steps from the ground. This is caused either be-
cause the steps are not of proper dimensions, or from want of some
suitable elevation at stations. This may be remedied by raising the
ground, by the erection of platforms, or in some other convenient way.

To prevent further complaint, it is the desire of the Commission that
the proper remedy be given.

By order of the Board, J. W. WILSON,

H. C. Brown, Cleric. Chairman.

Circular No. 21. Raleigh, July 9, 1892.

The Commission will hear any exceptions to Circular No. 19, bearing
date June 1, 1892, on the part of any company affected thereby, and
will suspend the operation of the same in any case when sufficient rea-
son can be shown for such suspension.

By order of the Board, J. W. WILSON,

H. C. Brown, Clerk. Chairman.

Circular No. 22. Raleigh, July 14, 1892.

Change in Classification.

On and after the 1st day of August, 1892, the following change in
the Commissioners' classification will be in effect:

Hay, fodder and straw, pressed in bales, L. C. L., Sixth-class.
By order of the Board, J. W. WILSON,

H. C. Brow^n, Cleric. Chairman,

Circular No. 23. Raleigh, November 30, 1892.

Classification of bones and bone dust — effective at once.

The classification of bones and bone dust will be as follows :
L. 0. L., in bag^, not taken.

L. C. L., packed in barrels or casks, 20 per cent, higher than car-load
rates.

Car loads, packed in bags, barrels or casks, fertilizer rates.
By order of the Board, J. W. WILSON,

H. C. Brown, Clerk. Chairman.

560 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC,

BEFORE THE BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad Com-
missioners,

W. P. Mayo, Complainant,

v.

Western Union Telegraph Company.

February 18, 1892.

JUDGMENT.

This cause came on to be heard before the Board of Railroad Com-
missioners at a session at Raleigh February 18, 1892, upon complaint
and demurrer. The plaintiff did not appear; the defendant appeared
by Counsel Hon. George V. Strong.

The plaintiff filed two complaints, the cause of action as stated in the
first arising in the month of October, 1891, and the cause of action
stated in the second arising in the month of November, 1891.

Before the cause was heard the complaints were amended by the
Court, with the consent of defendant's counsel, so that the first of said
complaints should read as follows :

" The petition of the above-named plaintiff respectfully shows —

1. That the plaintiff is a citizen of North Carolina and a resident of
the town of Mount Airy in said State.

2. That the defendant above-named is a corporation duly incor-
porated according to law, and as such corporation was on the 21st day
of October, 1891, and has been ever since, engaged in the transmission
of telegraphic messages by wire between the said town of Mount Airy
and the town of Henderson in said State, and as such corporation is
subject to the Act to provide for the general supervision of railroads,
steamboat or canal companies, express and telegraph companies doing
business in the State of North Carolina.

3. That plaintiff did, on October 21, 1891, at about nine o'clock a m.,
deliver to the operator of the defendant company, at its office in the
said town of Mount Airy, an important, repeated, prepaid message

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 561

addressed to W. S. Clary, at the said town of Henderson; that the said
message was not received by the said W. S. Clary until about 4 : 30
o'clock p. m. of the same day; that answer to the said message was
delivered to the defendant's operator, at said town of Henderson, about
5:30 o'clock p. m. of said October 21, 1891, and was received at the
defendant's office, in the said town of Mount Airy, about 6 : 30 o'clock
p. m.j and was not delivered to plaintiff until about 8 : 40 o'clock p. m.
of the same day; that said unnecessary delay in forwarding and
delivering said messages was caused by the negligence of the defend-
ant, was in violation of the said act of the General Assembly, and
caused the plaintiff to sustain serious damage.

Wherefore, the plaintiff prays that the defendant may be required
to answer the charges herein, and that after due hearing and investi-
gation, an order be made commanding the defendant to cease and
desist from said violation of the act to provide for the general super-
vision of railroads, steamboat or canal companies, express and tele-
graph companies doing business in the State of North Carolina, and
for such other and further orders as the Commission may deem neces-
sary in the premises. And that the second of said complaints should
read as follows :

The petition of the above-named complaint respectfully shows —

1. That plaintiff is a citizen of the town of Mount Airy and a resi-
dent of said State.

2. That the defendant above named is a corporation duly incor-
porated according to law, and as such corporation was on the third
day of November, 1891, and has been ever since engaged in the trans-
mission of telegraphic messages by wire between the said town of
Mount Airy and the town of Winston in said State, and as such cor-
poration is subject to the act to provide for the general supervision of
railroads, steamboat or canal companies, express and telegraph compa-
nies doing business in the State of North Carolina.

That an important message was delivered to the operator of the
defendant company at its office in the said town of Winston about 11
o'clock a. m. on the 3d day of November, 1891, by H. E. Harman,
addressed to plaintiff at the said town of Mount Airy ; that said mes-
sage was received at the defendant's office, in said town of Mount Airy,
at 1 o'clock p. m., and was delivered to plaintiff at 3 o'clock same
day ; that an answer to said message was at once delivered to the mes-
senger of the defendant company by the plaintiff, with instructions to
push it through ; that said answer was delivered to said H. E. Harman
36

562 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

at 7 o'clock p. m. of that day; that by reason of said delay, said Har-
man was unable to take 4 o'clock train for Mount Airy, and great
inconvenience and damage was sustained by the plaintiff, as well as by
all parties concerned ; that said delay in forwarding and delivering
said message was caused by the negligence of the defendant, was in
violation of the said act of the General Assembly, and caused the
plaintiff to sustain serious damage.

Wherefore, the plaintiff prays that the defendant may be required
to answer the charges herein, and that after due hearing and investi-
gation, an order be made commanding the defendant to cease and
desist from said violation of the act to provide for the supervision of
railroads, steamboat or canal companies, express and telegraph compa-
nies doing business in the State of North Carolina, and for such other
and further orders as the Commission may deem necessary in the
premises.

To these complaints the defendant filed the following demurrer :
The defendant above named doth demur to the petitions filed in the
case, and says that the same are not sufficient in law, for that it appears
upon the face thereof —

1. That this Court has no jurisdiction of the subject of this action.

2. That the petitions do not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause
of action, because,

First. They contain no allegation of general negligence or other
wrongful conduct on the part of the defendant throughout the State or
any portion thereof, or at the office mentioned in the petition, and con-
tain allegations of only two instances of delay in the transmission and
delivery of messages.

Second. It is not alleged that the acts complained of were in violation of
any rule or regulation provided and prescribed by the Commission.

In the argument and hearing of this cause, the two complaints or
petitions were considered by defendant's counsel and by the Court as
statements of first and second causes of action against the defendant in
one and the same action.

It was also conceded by defendant's counsel that the Board of Rail-
road Commissioners had authority to fix a standard rate to be charged
by the defendant for transmission of messages, and that the Board had
fixed such rates in their order, Circular No. 3, and that the same was in
effect when the alleged causes of action arose.

The facts stated in the complaints of petition are admitted by the
demurrer.

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Has this Court jurisdiction of the subject-matter of the action?

The plaintiff complains that the defendant carelessly and negligently
delayed the transmission and delivery of telegraphic messages from and
to the plaintiff, to his serious damage.

He alleges that this unnecessary and negligent delay on the part of
the defendant was in violation of the act of the General Assembly to
provide for the general supervision of railroads, steamboat or canal
companies doing business in the State of North Carolina, and invokes
the jurisdiction of the Board of Railroad Commissioners conferred by
that act, and by the act of the General Assembly constituting the
Railroad Commissioners a Court of Record of general jurisdiction as
to all subjects embraced in the act creating such Railroad Commission,
that the defendant may be required to answer his complaint, and that
such orders may be made for his relief as the Court may deem neces-
sary in the premises.

The tenth section of the act provides: "That if any railroad com-
pany doing business in this State, by its agents or employees, shall be
guilty of the violation of the rules and regulations provided and pre-
scribed by said Commissioners, and if after due notice of such violation
given to the principal officer thereof, if residing in the State, and if not
so, to the manager, or superintendent, or secretary or treasurer, if re-
siding in the State, and if not, then to any local agent thereof, ample
and full recompence for the wrong or injury done thereby to any per-
son or corporation, as may be directed by said Commissioners, shall not
be made within thirty days from the time of such notice, such company
shall incur a penalty for each offence of not less than fifty dollars nor
more than five thousand dollars, to be fixed by the Judge of the Court
in which such action shall be tried ; an action for the recovery of such
penalties shall lie in any county within the State where such violation
has occurred or wrong been perpetrated, and shall be in the name of
the State of North Carolina.

" The Commissioners shall institute such action through the Attorney-
General or Solicitor of the Judicial district in which the violation has
occurred, whose fees shall be fixed by the Judge of the Court in which
such action shall be determined, and said fees shall be taxed in the bill
of costs."

Section 12 provides : " That in all cases under the provisions of this
Act the rules of evidence shall be the same as in civil actions, except as
provided by this act."

564 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

"All fines recovered under the provisions of this act shall be paid into
the State Treasury, to be used for such purposes as the General Assem-
bly provides."

" The remedies hereby given the persons injured shall be regarded as
cumulative to the remedies now given, or may be given by law against
railroad corporations, and this act shall not be construed as repealing
any statute giving such remedies."

Section 13 provides: "That the terms 'such companies,' or 'rail-
road company,' contained in this act, shall be deemed and taken to
mean all corporations, companies or individuals now owning or oper-
ating, or which may hereafter own or operate, any railroad, steamboat,
canal, express business or telegraph line, in whole or in part, in this
State, and the provisions of this act shall apply as far as applicable, to all
persons, firms and companies, and to all associations or persons, whether
incorporated or otherwise, that shall do business as common carriers in
this State (street railways excepted), the same as railroad corporations
hereinbefore mentioned."

Section 26 provides: "That the said Commissioners are hereby au-
thorized and required to make, or cause to be made, just and* reason-
able rates of charges for the transportation of packages by any express
company or companies doing business in this State; also to make, or
cause to be made, just and reasonable rates of charges for the trans-
mission of messages by any telegraph line or lines doing business in
the State, and any such express or telegraph companies charging a
higher rate than that fixed or approved by said Commissioners, shall
incur a penalty for each offence of not less than fifty dollars, nor more
than five hundred dollars, and actions for the recovery of such penal-
ties be brought as provided for in section 7 of this act with reference to
penalties incurred by railroad companies; that the provisions of sec-
tion 7 of this act in relation to the publication of schedules, the reg-
ulations governing the right of appeal, the regulations as to evidence
with reference to railroad companies, shall apply to express and tele-
graph companies."

Section 29 provides: "That from all decisions or determinations aris-
ing under the operations or enforcement of this act, the party or cor-
poration affected thereby shall be entitled to appeal therefrom, as in
other cases of appeal where no appeal has heretofore been provided for
as now provided by law."

The act making the Railroad Commission a Court of Record provides :
" That the Railroad Commissioners elected at this General Assembly

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 565

and successors in office be and they are hereby created and constituted
a Court of Record inferior to the Supreme Court, and shall be known
as the Board of Railroad Commissioners, and as such shall have all
powers and jurisdiction of a court of general jurisdiction as to all sub-
jects embraced in the act creating such Railroad Commission hereto-
fore passed, and shall have a common seal."

As directed to do so by section 26 of the act, the Commissioners on
the 6th day of May, 1891, adopted the following standard telegraphic
rates :

Raleigh, May 6, 1891.
Circular No 3.

On and after June the 1st, 1891, all telegraphic messages having their
origin and terminating within this State will be charged as follows:

Ten words or under . 25 cents.

Over ten words 2 cents for each additional word.

By order of the Board, J. W. WILSON,

H. C. Brown, Secretary. Chairman.

On the 29th of May, 1891, this order was amended by the Commis-
sioners by inserting the word " body " before the word " words " wher-
ever the latter occurred in said Circular No. 3, and by directing said
order to take effect on and after June 15, 1891, instead of on and after
June 1, 1891.

In order to carry out the provisions of the act, the Commissioners
adopted rules of practice in cases and proceedings before them, stand-
ard freight and passenger tariffs, rules governing the transportation of
passengers and freight, rules governing the erection and location of
depots, &c, and standard express rates.

The Commissioners did not deem it necessary to adopt rules and reg-
ulations for the transmission and delivery of telegraphic messages.

The service itself implied care, skill and promptness. Pegram vs.
Telegraph Company, 97 N. C. R,; Pegram vs. Telegraph Company, 100
N. C. R.

Its very nature carries with it the manner in which it shall be per-
formed. Would its efficiency have been at all promoted if the Com-
missioners had adopted a rule or regulation that all important repeated
prepaid messages should be promptly forwarded and delivered, or that
alljmessages should have prompt transmission and delivery? Such a
regulation would have been a superfluity.

566 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

The Commissioners have fixed rates of charges for telegraphic ser-
vice in their order, Circular No. 3.

They have adopted no rules or regulations as to how that service
shall be performed, as they have done with reference to the service to
be performed by railroad corporations, for the reasons given.

The demurrer raises this question : Does the manner in which a
telegraph company performs its service for any one person constitute one
of the subjects embraced in the. act to provide for the general super-
vision of railroads, steamboat or canal companies, express and telegraph
companies doing business in the State of North Carolina, so that if such
service should be careless and negligent, and such person should be
injured thereby, he may seek his remedy before the Board of Railroad
Commissioners as a court of general jurisdiction?

Counsel for the defendant insisted that the act gave authority to the
Commissioners to fix rates for telegraphic service, but that it did not
give authority to adopt rules and regulations as to how that service
should be performed; and if such authority was given, that the Com-
missioners had failed to exercise it, and therefore the plaintiff could
not bring his action under the tenth section of the act, because he
could not allege that the defendant had violated the rules and regula-
tions prescribed by the Commissioners.

It was conceded by the counsel that the Commission could hear and
determine a cause of action arising from a violation by the defendant
of the rates of charges fixed by the Commission.

From the title of the act it would seem that the Legislature intended
to provide for the general supervision of all the subjects named, includ-
ing telegraph companies.

The Commissioners are required to enter upon their duties wholly
unbiased by interests, and to take an oath to that effect. They are
required to make reasonable and just rates of freight and passenger
tariffs; to make reasonable and just rules and regulations as to charges
at any and all stations for the necessary handling and delivery of
freight; to prevent unjust discrimination in the transportation of freight
and passengers, and indirect violations of the rates prescribed; and to
prevent the deception of the public as to these rates. Section 5 of the act.

They are clothed with power to investigate books and papers of
the companies named, including telegraph companies, and to make
personal visitations of their offices and stations in order to ascertain if
their rules and regulations have been complied with. Section 8.

All contracts and agreements between railroad companies as to rates
of freight and passenger tariffs shall be submitted to the Commissioners

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 567

fur inspection and correction, that it may be seen whether or not they
are a violation of law or of the provisions of the act, or of the rules
and regulations of the said Commissioners. Section 9.

If any of the companies named shall do a wrong or injury to any
person or corporation by a violation of the rules and regulations pre-
scribed by them, they can determine the measure of relief. Section 10.
They are empowered to compel the attendance of witnesses and to
punish for contempt. Sections 16 and 27.

These citations are sufficient, it would seem, to show that the intent
of the Legislature was to provide for a general supervision of the sub-
jects named, as expressed in the title of the act. The purpose of the
Legislature, as thus expressed in the act creating the Railroad Com-
mission, and in the act constituting that Commission, a Court of Record
of general jurisdiction as to the subjects embraced in the former, is to
place the subject named under legislative control, and to invest that
Court with authority to make just and reasonable rates of charges for
the service to be performed by these subjects on the one hand, and to
require on the other hand that the service be performed by them in a
just and reasonable manner.

To effect this purpose penalties are provided, in case the order or
judgment of the Commission should not be complied with, to be recov-
ered in the courts, through their executive officers; the remedies given
are cumulative, and an appeal allowed from any order or judgment of
the Commissioners, so that no injustice may be done.

If injury or wrong be done by a violation of the act or of the rules
and regulations of the Commissioners made in pursuance of it, relief
may be given not only to the injured party, but the wrong-doer may
be required to desist from further violation of the law, if the act com-
plained of is of such a character as to call for such an order.

The conclusion is that the manner in wThich a telegraph company
performs its service for any one person constitutes one of the subjects
embraced in the act creating the Railroad Commission, as to which
the Board of Railroad Commissioners has a general jurisdiction.

The Court is of the opinion that it has jurisdiction of the subject-
matter of this action, and that the complaint therein states facts suffi-
cient to constitute a cause of action against the defendant.

Wherefore, it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the
demurrer be overruled, and that the defendant answer the complaints
in this action within thirty days from the date hereof.

By the Board, H. C. BROWN, Clerk.

568 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

The defendant moves for an appeal to the Supreme Court of North
Carolina from the judgment of the Court overruling its demurrer in
the above-named case Which motion is refused by the Court, and the
defendant excepts.

Thereupon the defendant appeals to the Superior Court of Wake
County, which is allowed by the Court.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Hedrick, Complainant,

v.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

February 18, 1892.

This cause came on to be heard before the Board of Railroad Com-
missioners at a session at Raleigh February 18, 1892, and it appearing
to the Court that the matters complained of have been redressed by the
defendant, and that the plaintiff does not desire to further prosecute
this cause, it is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that this
action be dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Deavek, Complainant,

v.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

April 20, 1892.

Decision of The Commissioners.
This cause coming on to be heard before the Board of Railroad Com-
missioners at its office in Raleigh, on the 20th day of April, 1892, the
following facts are found:

1. That the defendant sold to the plaintiff a two thousand mile ticket-
book about July, 1891.

2. That said ticket contained, among other conditions, the following :
"That the ticket shall be valid for the transportation of the person in
whose name issued. If presented for transportation by any other person,
or if altered, it shall be forfeited, surrendered to the conductor and full
regular fare paid."

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 569

3. That thereafter one W. E. Logan, the son-in-law of the plaintiff,
had said ticket in his possession, a portion of which had been unused,
and with consent of the plaintiff offered the same to the conductor of
defendant as fare for transportation on defendant's train.

4. That the defendant's conductor refused to receive said ticket as
fare, declared the same forfeited and kept possession thereof, and still
refuses to surrender possession of said ticket to the plaintiff.

These facts are found from the allegations of the plaintiff and the
admissions of the defendant.

From the facts, the Commission concludes that the contract of trans-
portation between the plaintiff and defendant was forfeited by the act
of plaintiff's son-in-law, when he offered said ticket to the defendant's
conductor as fare, and that the defendant conductor had the right to
take possession of the same, and to refuse to surrender it to the plaintiff.

Therefore, it is adjudged by the Commission that this action be dis-
missed.

By order of the Board, H. C. Brown, Clerk.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

A. M. Darden et al, Complainants,

v.

The Murfreesboro Railroad Company.

April. 20, 1892.

Decision of The Commission.

This cause came on to be heard before the Board of Railroad Com-
missioners at a session in Raleigh on the 20th day of April, 1892. The
plaintiffs, sixty-one in number, who are citizens of Murfreesboro town-
ship, in the county of Hertford, filed their complaint before the Board
of Railroad Commissioners on the loth day of March, 1892, in which
they complain that the passenger fare from Pendleton to Murfreesboro
over the defendant company's road is fifty cents for a distance of six
and one-third miles, and excessive, and that the freight charges are less
to Murfreesboro than to Pendleton, Severn or Conway, although the
distance is greater; that this is a discrimination which, if allowed, will
be calculated to drive off river transportation ; that river transportation
is the only dependence of the country people to the south and south-

570 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

east of Murfreesboro for a distance of from four to ten miles; that if
river communication should be withdrawn, the last-named people will
be placed to a great disadvantage by being compelled to haul their
freight from four to ten miles to the said branch road at Murfreesboro.
They ask that passenger fare from Pendleton to Murfreesboro be re-
duced from fifty cents to twenty-five cents, and that freight rates be
equalized.

A copy of the complaint was served on defendant March 16,1892,
and on March 30, following, an answer wTas filed by the Seaboard Air-Line
Company, through its general manager, John C. Winder, which thus
came in at the instance of B. B. Winborne, president of the defendant
company, and asked to defend the action.

In its answer, the Seaboard Air-Line Company alleges that it now
operates the defendant company's road under a contract writh the
defendant company.

The cause was assigned for hearing at the office of the Railroad Com-
mission in Raleigh on the 20th day of April, 1892, and parties plain-
tiffs and defendant had notice of the time and place of hearing.

A . M. Darden, one of the plaintiffs, appeared in person and was exam-
ined before the Commission.

On February 22, 1892, the defendant Seaboard Air- Line Company
filed with the Board of Railroad Commissioners its freight and passen-
ger tariff. From the admissions of the answer, the tariff, exhibits and
testimony in this cause, the Commission finds the following facts:

1. That the distance from Pendleton to Murfreesboro, the terminal
points of the company's road, is six and one-third miles.

2. That the passenger fare over said road is fifty cents.

3. That the charge for carrying freight from Baltimore to Murfrees-
boro is less than for carrying freights to Pendleton, Conway or Severn,
although the distance is greater to Murfreesboro, and that the same
charge is made from other points outside of the State to each of these
said places.

4. That the town of Murfreesboro has a population of 1,200, with two
female colleges, and is situated on the Meherrin river.

5. That said river is navigable by steamboats, and there is competi-
tion at said town between the defendant company and said steamboats.

6. That the defendant company's road was partly built with the
bonds of Murfreesboro township, and the township owns most of the
stock of the road.

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 571

7. That the plaintiffs are citizens and taxpayers of Murfreesboro town-
ship.

8. That the defendant company has contracted with its co-defendant,
the Seaboard and Roanoke Company, to operate its said road, and the
Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad Company is now operating said road
under said contract.

9. That the defendant company has been incorporated according to
law for the purpose of carrying freight and passengers between the said
towns of Pendleton and Murfreesboro, in the State of North Carolina,
and the said co-defendant is an incorporated company, incorporated
according to law, and both are within the jurisdiction of the Commission.

10. That the defendant's road has been in operation since about the
first of the present year.

11. That the average rate of passenger fare of the first class, prescribed
by the Commission on short branch lines, is less than four cents per mile.

12. The fifth section of the act creating the Railroad Commission
provides : " That the said Commissioners, appointed as hereinbefore pro-
vided, shall, as hereinafter provided, make reasonable and just rates of
freight and passenger tariffs, or cause the same to be furnished by any
railroad company, and the same, when approved by said Commission-
ers, shall be observed by such company or companies doing business in
this State."

From these facts, the Commission concludes:

1. That the passenger fare between Pendleton and Murfreesboro is
unjust and unreasonable, and ought not to be approved ; that the relief
demanded by the plaintiffs that this fare be reduced from fifty cents to
twenty-five cents is just and reasonable, and ought to be granted.

2. That the charge for transporting freight to Murfreesboro from
beyond the limits of the State is beyond the jurisdiction of this Com-
mission, and they have no power to make rate thereon, but it appears
to the Commission that these charges are just and reasonable, on
account of the water competition at Murfreesboro, and the same are
approved ; and that the demand of the plaintiffs for relief, that freight
rates be equalized, ought not to be granted.

Whereupon, it is considered and adjudged by the Commission that
the passenger tariff of the defendant be so amended as to make the
fare from Pendleton to Murfreesboro twenty- five cents, instead of fifty
cents, and that the freight tariff of the defendant be and the same is
hereby approved. It is so ordered by the Commission.

This order to take effect on and after the 15th day of May, 1892.

Bv order of the Board, H. C. Brown, Clerk.

572 board of railroad commissioners.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Shipp, Complainant,

v.

Carolina Central R. R. Co. and Richmond and Danville R. R. Co.

April 31, 1892.

This was a case presented upon the complaint of R. J. Shipp against
the defendants, filed December 22, 1891, complaining that the sched-
ules were such as to cause the Chester and Lenoir Narrow-Gauge Rail-
road and the Carolina Central to miss connection at Lincolnton, greatly
to the inconvenience and injury of the traveling public.

The Carolina Central Railroad Company answered on the 2d Feb-
ruary, 1892, that the connection could be readily made if the Chester
and Lenoir Narrow-Gauge Company would make the schedules con-
form to that of the respondent; that the train of the Carolina Central
Railway Company was a through train from Wilmington to Ruther-
ford ton; that a change of respondent's schedule could not be made
without seriously interfering with its patrons; that it had always
desired to make the Lincolnton connection; had made frequent efforts
to establish it, but as often as connection was made it had been broken.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad Company answered on the
2d day of March, 1892, that the Carolina Central train going west
passed Lincolnton at 6:36 p. m., and the Narrow-Gauge, No. 12, passed
there at 4: 34 p. m., and left Hickory for Lenoir at 6 : 40 p. m. ; that to/
hold respondent's train at Lincolnton would bring it to Lenoir at 9 : 50
p. m., and thus require it to kill two hours time between Gastonia and
Lincolnton; that it had a very important connection at Gastonia with
its main line train, and as it was impossible to run the Narrow-Gauge
train and make connection with its A. and C. main line train, as well
as with Western North Carolina, No. 12, train and the Carolina Cen-
tral at three, the respondent had thought it best to make connection
with its own roads and line and leave out the Carolina Central.

On the 13th day of February, 1892, the Commission issued to J. C.
Winder, the General Manager of the Carolina Central Railway Com-
pany, the following communication: "Several complaints have been
filed with the Commission from persons living at Newton, relative to
the connection at Lincolnton, en route to Charlotte and return. Since
the filing of the first complaint, it appears that the Chester and Lenoir
road has changed its schedule, leaving Hickory an hour earlier, thereby

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 573

making close connection with Carolina Central at Newton, going east;
but in returning there is no connection at Lincolnton. You will kindly
advise the Commission why this connection cannot be made."

On the 22d day of February, 1892, the Commission issued to A. B.
Andrews, Vice-President of the Richmond and Danville Railroad Com-
pany, the following communication: "Seemingly just complaints are
being made about the connection at Lincolnton from Charlotte over
the Narrow-Gauge, working a very serious hardship to persons from
Lenoir, Hickory and Newton, doing business in Charlotte. For instance,
persons from either of the above places leaving home in the morning,
have to stay all night in Charlotte and return via Salisbury on the fol-
lowing day. The Narrow-Gauge train waits at Hickory near two
hours for the Western North Carolina train before leaving for Lenoir.
If it is inconvenient to change the entire schedule, why not let the
Narrow-Gauge train have the delay at Lincolnton instead of Hickory,
making connection with the Carolina Central, and in this way enable
parties to go and return from Charlotte the same day ?"

There was other correspondence between the Commission and each
of the defendants.

The case came on to be heard before the Commission at a session in
Raleigh on the 20th day of April, 1892, and it appearing that the relief
asked for had been granted by the defendants, that satisfactory con-
nections had been made at Lincolnton, and that no further relief was
demanded in the premises, it is ordered and adjudged by the Com-
mission that this action be dismissed.

By order of the Board, H. C. BROWN, Clerk.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Saunders and Others, Complainants,

v.
The Cashie and Roanoke Railroad.

May 18, 1892.

Decision of The Commission.

This is a petition filed with the Railroad Commissioners on the 21st
day of December, 1891, by W. A. Saunders and fourteen other citizens
of Bertie County, setting forth that the defendant had taken up a por-
tion of its track from the town of Lewiston, for a distance of several

574 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

miles, and ceased to run its train to said town, to the inconvenience and
damage of the people of Lewiston and vicinity, and asking that the
defendant be required to re-establish its line to said town.

On the 13th day of January, 1892, the defendant filed a verified
answer through its president, John W. Branning, in which it declares
that its original purpose in constructing its roadway was to trans-
port to market a large quantity of standing timber which it had pur-
chased ; that there was no other railroad running to Lewiston at the
time of its construction, and believing it would pay, at the solicitation
of its citizens, it extended its road to said town, in order to afford freight
and passenger facilities thereto; that the Seaboard and Roanoke Rail-
road Company afterwards, in the year 1888, built a branch road from
Boykins, Va., on its main line, to Lewiston, called the Roanoke and
Tar River Road, after which both freight and passenger traffic from
Lewiston, over the defendant's road, ceased almost entirely, and its
trains were run to said town at a ruinous loss ; that it used every means
to stimulate patronage without effect, until November, 1889, when two
miles of its track from Lewiston was taken up and the iron used at
other points on its line ; that since the discontinuance of its line to Lew-
iston, a freight agent of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad Company
went to said town to make investigation and ascertain whether it would
pay to re-establish the connection, with a view to aid the defendant in
doing so ; that after a full investigation he reported that under no cir-
cumstances could it be made to pay ; that it had no purpose to escape
any duty it owed the public.

The defendant demanded judgment that the petition be refused.

This cause was first assigned for hearing at Raleigh on April 20th,
1892, and continued, on motion of the defendant, to May 18, 1892, when
the defendant appeared through F. D. Winston and W. D. Pruden, its
attorneys.

At the hearing, John W. Branning, the president of the defendant
company, was examined as a witness for defendant, and testified as set
out in his answer. He also testified that the track was taken up and
the line discontinued to Lewiston for no other reason than an entire
want of business at that place, and that if business could be extended
to the company, it would gladly re-establish its line to Lewiston.

This relief was sought by the petitioners under section 21 of the act
establishing the Commission, which is in these words : " A railroad cor-
poration which has established and maintained for a year a passenger
station or freight depot at a point upon its road, shall not abandon such

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 575

station or depot, nor substantially diminish the accommodation fur-
nished by the stopping of trains, except by consent of a majority of
the Commissioners."

From the testimony of John W. Branning, the Commission finds:

1. That the defendant constructed its road for the original purposeof
transporting to market the timber which it had purchased, between the
Cashie and Roanoke rivers.

2. That it extended its line lo Lewiston before any other railroad had
been built to that point, believing it would pay to transport freight and
passengers to and from said town.

3. That after the completion of the Roanoke and Tar River Railroad
to said town, the business of the defendant so far was such as to make
it not only unremunerative but ruinous to continue the line to Lewiston.

4. That in consequence of loss of business, the track, for two miles
from Lewiston, was taken up in November, 1889, and the iron used on
the other parts of the line when it was needed.

5. That the track was taken up for no other purpose than an entire
want of business at Lewiston, and the defendant would re-establish the
line if business could be extended to it

Upon the foregoing facts, the Commission is of opinion that it
ought not to require the defendant to re-establish and extend its
line to Lewiston ; and it further appearing that the matters complained
of were donebefore the passage of the act establishing the Commission,
it is of opinion that it has no power to grant the relief asked for in the
petition.

Therefore, on motion of F. D. Winston and W. D. Pruden, attorneys
for defendant, it is considered and- adjudged that the petition be refused
and the action dismissed.

By the Board, H. C. Brown, Clerk.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Commissioners of Cleveland County

v.

The Southern and Western Air-Line Railroad Company.

June 3, 1892.

This is a petition filed with the Railroad Commissioners on the 21st
day of September, 1891, by the Commissioners of Cleveland County
against the Southern and Western Air-Line Railroad Company, in

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which they allege that defendant had violated and neglected to com-
ply with the terms of its charter.

The prayer of the petition is that notice be given the defendant of
its neglect, and that the Commission take steps to have the charter of
the defendant company forfeited, and for such other and further action
as the Commissioners may deem necessary in the premises.

The petition was verified by the Chairman of the Board of Commis-
sioners of Cleveland County, and signed by McBrayer and Ryburn,
attorneys for the county.

On the 25th of November, 1891, the defendant filed an answer,
signed by its President, Samuel Mc.D. Tate, in which it denied that it
had neglected to comply with the terms of its charter or had violated
any of its provisions. This answer was verified by J. A. Clay well,
Secretary and Treasurer of the defendant company.

On the 22d day of April, 1892, with leave of the Commission, the
defendant filed a supplemental answer, which was signed by S. J.
Erwin, its attorney, and verified by the said Clay well, Secretary and
Treasurer of defendant.

In this answer the defendant alleges that he had complied in good
faith with the terms of its charter, and had diligently sought to carry
out the purposes of its incorporation, and only ceased work in the con-
struction of its road in the month of May, 1890, in consequence of the
refusal of the plaintiffs to comply with their contract and pay the
defendant as they had contracted to do, upon the subscription of fifty
thousand dollars, as an inducement to the defendant to build its road
as nearly as possible through the central part of Cleveland County ;
that it had built about twenty-three miles of its road, in compliance
with the terms of said contract, when the plaintiff in violation of the
same, and in order to rid themselves of their obligation to the defend-
ant, as the defendant believed and alleged, refused to further comply
with said contract.

The defendant prayed that the Commission decline to grant the
prayer of the complainants, and that it decline to recommend that the
charter of the defendant be forfeited, and for such other relief and
redress as may seem fit and proper.

This cause was assigned for hearing before the Commission at a ses-
sion in Raleigh, on the 27th day of April, 1892, and continued until
17th day of May following, on motion of plaintiffs.

This relief was sought under section 19 of the act establishing the
Commission, which is in these words:

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 577

"The Commissioners, whenever in their judgment any corporation
has violated or neglected in any respect to comply with the terms of
the act by which it was created, or with the provisions of any law of
the State not provided for in the act, shall give notice thereof in
writing to such corporation; and if the violation or neglect is con-
tinued after such notice, shall forthwith present the facts to the Attor-
ney General, who shall take such proceedings thereon as he may deem
expedient."

Upon the hearing, the petitioners filed wTith the Commission a com-
munication in writing, signed by their attorneys, Messrs. McBrayer
and Ryburn, in which it appears that since the filing of the petition,,
they, the petitioners, have instituted suit in the Superior Court of Cleve
land County, in which the matters complained of are involved, and
having a common end in view, and asking that they be allowed to>
withdraw their petition, without prejudice to said suit, as they do not
desire to prosecute twTo actions at the same time to accomplish the same
object.

After reading the pleadings in the cause, the Commission is of the
opinion that the petition may be withdrawn and the action dismissed
without prejudice to any suit now pending or which may be brought
by the petitioners for the relief demanded, and it is so adjudged and
ordered.

By order of the Board.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Carteret County Alliance, Complainant,

v.

Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad Company and Richmond

and Danville Company.

June 18, 1892.

This cause was called for hearing at a session of the Commission in
Raleigh, June 16, 1892. The complainant alleged that the rates charged
for transportation of farm products was excessive, and asking reduction.
It was filed 2d of February, 1892. On that day the Commission
addressed a letter to plaintiffs, calling attention to action of Commis-
sion reducing rates on farm products, and furnishing plaintiffs with
copy of said rates, and asking information of any charge in excess of
them.

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578 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

On April 22, 1892, another letter was addressed to plaintiffs asking
If any information could be furnished, or any further action was asked
by the plaintiffs. No response was made to this communication, and it
appearing that no relief is asked, and the Commission not being advised
of any violation of the tariff, it is considered and adjudged that the
complaint be dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Gillis, Complainant,

v.

Wilmington and Chadbourne Railroad Company.

June 18, 1892.

This was a complaint in the form of a letter, addressed to the Com-
mission, and filed February 5, 1892, in which it appeared that the
defendant had violated the passenger tariff fixed by the Commission.

The Commission addressed a letter to the complainant on February
5, 1892, in which rate of the defendant was stated (o him, and he was
advised that complaint might be made and the same investigated by
the Commission.

On the 21st of April, 1892, another letter was addressed to complain-
ant, in which he was advised that if the abuse complained of had not
been corrected, to inform the Commission and the matter would be
Investigated.

To neither of these letters was there any response, and it appearing that
there is no cause of complaint against the defendant, at a session of the
Commission, held at Raleigh on the 15th day of June, 1892, the com-
plaint is dismissed.

By the Board.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Young, Complainant.

v.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

June 16, 1892.

DECISION OF THE COMMISSIONERS.

This was a complaint filed April 5, 1892, in which the plaintiff
alleged that the defendant company refused to transfer cars loaded and

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 579

consigned to plaintiff at his place of residence in the town of Winston,
and coming over the Norfolk and Western road, from the track of the
said Norfolk and Western road, at its terminal point in the said town
of Winston, to the warehouse of the plaintiff, situated on the property
of the defendant in said town.

The plaintiff asked that the Commission make a rule or regulation
requiring the defendant to make such transfer for the plaintiff, and
fixing a reasonable charge for such service.

The defendant answered the complaint, and without denying the
allegation of the complaint, by way of defense alleged that the ware-
house of the plaintiff was situated on the defendant's property by per-
mission of defendant, and filed with its answer, as a part of it, the writ-
ten contract under which said warehouse was built. The defendant
also alleged that its line reached all points, and that it ought not to be
required to transfer cars that came to Winston over the Norfolk and
Western Railroad from points reached by its line; that it had gone to
the expense to get its terminal facilities, and did not feel that it ought
to be required to give another road the benefit of them.

The case was first assigned for hearing on the 28th day of April,
1892, and afterwards continued, without objection, to June 15, 1892,
when it was heard at a session of the Commission in Raleigh.

A. B. Andrews, Vice-President of the defendant, appeared before
the Commission for the defendant, and stated that the defendant was
willing to transfer cars for the plaintiff from the Norfolk and Western
road, that might be consigned to him at Winston, to his warehouse
from all points not reached by the defendant's lines, or where the
defendant could not make as good rates for the plaintiff as other roads;
but he insisted that under the conditions of the contract by which the
plaintiff's warehouse was built on the defendant's property, that the
defendant ought not to be required to transfer cars from another road,
consigned to the plaintiff at Winston, to his warehouse, where he had
violated the letter and spirit of that contract by refusing to give his
business on equal terms to the defendant. The plaintiff admitted the
contract, and that he built his warehouse by virtue of it.

It appears from said contract that the plaintiff built his warehouse
upon the lands of the defendant, by permission of the defendant, and
that the condition of such permission was the advantage to be derived
by the defendant from such additional accommodations for freights
designed for or received from said railroad ; that said warehouse was
built for the storage of fertilizers and other coarse goods; that no other

580 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

building was to be erected on the premises by the plaintiff; that the
contract might be terminated by either party on one month's notice, in
which event the plaintiff should remove his warehouse from the
defendant's property.

It does not appear that the defendant has refused to transfer any car
consigned to the plaintiff from any point not reached by defendant's
lines, or from which defendant has declined to give rates as good as
those given by any other line from said point to Winston.

The plaintiff's case presents this question:

Whether under the contract between plaintiff and defendant, the
Commission should make a rule requiring the defendant to transfer
cars to the plaintiff's warehouse from the Norfolk and Western road,
upon reasonable terms or upon such terms as the Commission may fix?

Upon the facts of this case, the Commission is of the opinion that it
ought not to require the defendant to transfer cars from the Norfolk
and Western road to the plaintiff's warehouse, when such cars are con-
signed to plaintiff from points reached by the defendant's lines and its
connections, and when the defendant offers transportation to the plain-
tiff from said points on terms as favorable to the plaintiff as those
accorded by the Norfolk and Western and its connections; but when
cars are consigned to plaintiff from points not reached by the defend-
ant's line and its connections, or when defendant fails or refuses to give
to plaintiff transportation from points reached by the Norfolk and
Western Railroad and its connections to Winston on terms as favorable
as those afforded the plaintiff by the Norfolk and Western and its con-
nections, then, or in either case, the Commission is of the opinion that
it ought to require the defendant to transfer cars assigned to plaintiff
from the Norfolk and Western Railroad to its warehouse on reasonable
terms, or such as are reasonably allowed for switching — and it is so
considered and adjudged by the Commission.

By the Board, H. C Brown, Clerk.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

commissionees,

Merchants of Wilmington, Complainants,

v.

Atlantic Coast Line et at.

June 19, 1892.

This cause was called for hearing at a session in Raleigh, on the 19th
day of June, 1892.

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 581

The complaint, which was in the form of a petition to each of the
defendants, alleged that in all the territory outside of a circle described
from a point north of Magnolia, N. C, to a point south of Marion, S. C,
and embracing Fayetteville, Hamlet and points south of and west of
Bennettsville, discrimination was made in favor of Richmond and Nor-
folk, Va., and of Charleston, S. C, against Wilmington ; that freight
rates on meat, grain and flour shipped from Chicago and the Northwest
to Richmond and Norfolk, Va., and reshipped to the points in said ter-
ritory, are less than the rates on the same goods shipped to Wilming-
ton and reshipped thence to said points. A table showing these rates
was filed as a part of the complaint.

On the 12th of December, 1891, the members of the Railroad Com-
mission visited the city of Wilmington, and certain of the complainants
appeared before the Commission and asked to be heard.

After hearing them, the Commission was of opinion that it had
no jurisdiction of the grievance, except to refer it to the Interstate Com-
mission if desired, but determined to bring it first to the attention of
the defendants, and ask their consideration.

The records show the action taken, and the prompt and careful con-
sideration given the complaint by the corporations, and the difficulties
in the way of making that revision and correction of rates asked by
the complainants.

Wilmington being our principal seaport, it was the wish of the Com-
mission to do all in its power to secure satisfactory rates for its enter-
prising merchants, and regret is felt that no change of rates can be
made, as appears from the responses of the defendants, that will accom-
plish the end desired without deranging the system already in use, and
working injustice in other directions, unless better rates can hereafter
be made from Memphis, which the Commission earnestly hopes may
be accomplished.

The Commission having no jurisdiction to make any order in the
cause, the complainants not desiring that the same be approved for
hearing by the Interstate Commission, it is considered and adjudged
that the complaint be dismissed.

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State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Og-lesby, Complainant,
v.
The Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad and the Wilming-
ton and Weldon Railroad Company.

July 5, 1892.

This complaint alleged an excessive rate on cantaloupes, and asked
the Commission to have them classed as vegetables. The complaint
alleged that the rate varied from 80 cents to $1.30 per crate, and was
so high that the profits were consumed in the freight charges.

The complaint was filed on the 14th day of June, 1892, and served
on the defendant on the 16th, following. On the 21st of June, follow-
ing, the defendant the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Company,
through its traffic manager, T. M. Emerson, answered that it would
hereafter rate cantaloupes as vegetables.

The defendant the Atlantic arid North Carolina Railroad Company,
answered and filed with the Commission on June 28, following, a
copy of an order to agents and connections, taking effect at once,
through S. L. Dill, general freight agent, directing that rates on canta-
loupes packed in barrels L. C. L. released, should be the same as veg-
etables N. 0. S. in barrels, estimated weight 150 pounds, from all points
covered by rates and divisions on vegetables.

These communications were furnished to plaintiff, who replied on
July 1, following, saying that the reduced rates were satisfactory.

The case was called for hearing at a session of the Commissioners
held at Raleigh on July 5, 1892, and it appearing that the relief asked
had been granted, the action was dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

N. W. Brown & Co., Complainants,

v.
The Southern Express Company.

July 5, 1892.

This was a complaint by N. W. Brown & Co , merchants of Hillsboro,
N. C, against the defendant alleging an overcharge on consignment of
butter made b}^ the defendant.

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 583

Complaint was filed May 27, 1892. On June 17 following, defendant
answered through W. i- Croswell, Superintendent, admitting the over-
charge but saying that investigation showed that it grew out of a mis-
take of the agent at Hillsboro on billing the shipment as merchandise
instead of butter, upon which last was a lower rate. The defendant
also was ready to refund the overcharge at once. This was the relief
demanded by the plaintiff.

At a session of the Commission beginning at Raleigh, July 5, 1892, it
appearing that the injustice complained of in this case had been
redressed, the action was dismissed.

State op North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Crawley, Complainant,

v.

The Carolina Central Railroad Company.

July 6, 1892.

In this case the complaint alleged that the defendant company left
the freight consigned to parties at Bladenboro exposed to the weather,
often leaving it in the ditches by the side of the track, and asked the
Commission to make an order requiring the defendant to grant them a
better service in delivering and caring for freight.

The complaint was filed on the 19th of January, 1892, and on the
same day a copy was served on the defendant.

On the 25th of January following the defendant answered through
J. C. Winder, General Manager, saying that no complaint had ever
been made to the defendant of any neglect at Bladenboro.

On the 26th of January the Commission addressed a letter to R. L.
Bridgers & Brothers, the station agents at Bladenboro, calling attention
to the complaint, and asking information as to the matter complained of.

On the 27th of January a reply was received, saying that all freight
received at Bladenboro was cared for in the warehouse, and that no
complaint had been made since the building of the warehouse. On
the 17th of February the plaintiff filed with his complaint the affidavits
of J. W. Cashwell and D. H. Johnson.

The case was set for hearing before the Commission at a session in
Raleigh on the 18th of February, 1S92, when General Manager J. C.
Winder appeared for the defendant. The plaintiff did not appear.

584 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

The complaint and affidavits were read, when the General Manager
asked for copies of the same, assuring the Commission that any griev-
ances at Bladenboro should be investigated and redressed, and moved
a continuation of the case that he might have time to take this action.
This motion was allowed, and the plaintiffs advised of the assurances
given the Commission by the General Manager, and the day of the
hearing, and asked to communicate to the Commission whether the
injuries complained of had been redressed or further relief was
demanded.

On June 16 following the Commission addressed a further communi-
cation to the plaintiffs, calling attention to former letter of February 18
and asking if further relief was asked. To neither of these did plaintiff
reply.

At a session of the Commission held at Raleigh on July 5, 1892, the
case was called for hearing, and it appearing that the matters complained
of had been remedied and no further investigation necessary, the
action was dismissed.

State of North Carolina ox the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Jeffrey & Co. and others. Complainants,

v.

The Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Company.

July 6, 1892.

This was a complaint filed March 16, 1892, by Messrs. Jeffrey & Co.
and others, merchants of Conoho, N. C, against the defendant Com-
pany, in which it was alleged that the defendant discriminated in the
transportation of freight from Baltimore, Maryland, to Conoho and
Tarboro, N. C, respectively, in favor of the latter place, charging less
for transportation to the latter place, although the distance was greater.
The facts set forth disclosed a plain violation of law, but it appeared
that the Commission had no jurisdiction of the case, except to investi-
gate the complaint and to bring it, if sustained, before the Interstate
Commission for redress, in accordance with the act of Congress estab-
lishing said Interstate Commission.

Therefore, on the 17th of March following the Commission addressed
a communication to the complainants asking that the complaint be
made under oath, stating the case fully and clearly, showing the dis-

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 585

tance to Conoho and Tarboro, respectively, from Baltimore, and saying
that the Commission would then bring the same before the Interstate
Commission for redress, in pursuance of the act establishing the Com-
mission for North Carolina. No reply was received to this communi-
cation.

On the 29th of April following the Commission addressed another
communication to the complainants, calling attention to the communi-
cation of March 17, and asking if the abuse complained of had not
been remedied, and an investigation was desired, that the Commission
might be advised of it. At the same time the complainants were fur-
nished with a blank form to aid in stating the grievance. No reply
was received to this communication.

At a session of the Commission held at Raleigh on the 5th day of
July, 1892, this case came on to be heard; and it appearing, as set
forth, that no further relief was asked, and no communication having
been received from the complainants, the Commission was of opinion
that no further action was demanded, and it was adjudged that the
action be dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Fairly, Complainant,

v.

The Carolina Central Railroad Company.

July 7, 1892.

Complaint filed June 9, 1892, alleged that defendant charged seven
cents more freight from Lilesville than from Monroe, N. C, (Lilesville
being 31 miles nearer) on all shipments of cotton to foreign ports.

On June 24 following, defendant answered through General Man-
ager J. C. Winder, alleging that all cotton was compressed from Mon-
roe and from points south and west of it, and hence, under the rules of
the Associated Railways of Virginia and the Carolinas, was charged less,
but that at next cotton season all points would be put on the same basis.

On July 5 following, this answer was referred to the plaintiff,
and on the 7th following, a reply was made to the Commission that
the remedy provided was satisfactory.

At a session of the Commission beginning at Raleigh on the 7th of
July, 1892, this case was called for hearing, and it appearing that no
further investigation was necessary and no other relief demanded, the
action was dismissed.

586 board of railroad commissioners.

The Norfolk and Southern Railroad Company

to
The Board of Eailroad Commissioners.

July 7, 1892.

EX PARTE.

This was a petition of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad Company
to the Commission, filed May 13, 1892, calling attention to a map
enclosed as a part of the petition, and asking the approval of the Com-
mission to a change in the location of a freight and passenger station
at Belcross, in Camden County, on the line of the petitioner's road.

On the 25th of May following, the Commission addressed a communi-
cation to the petitioner, advising that notice be given by advertisement
at three different public places, for fifteen days, of the change of station
as proposed.

On June 25 following, the petitioner enclosed to the Commission
a printed copy of advertisement made as prescribed. This petition was
brought before the Commission under section 22 of the act establish-
ing the Commission, which provides: "A railroad corporation may
relocate passenger stations or freight depots with the approval in writ-
ing of the Commissioners."

The petition was called for hearing at a session of the Commission
in Raleigh on July 5, 1892, and it appearing that the notices required
had been given by the petitioners, and that no opposition had been
made to the change of station asked in the petition, it was considered
and adjudged by the Commission that the erection of a freight and
passenger station at Belcross, on the line of the Norfolk and Southern
Railroad Company, in accordance with the petition, be and the same
is hereby approved by the Commission.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

F. S. Royster & Co., Complainants,

v.

The Atlantic Coast Line and the Seaboard Air-Line Railroad

Company.

July 7, 1892.

In this case the complainant alleged that a car load of meat, con-
signed to complainant at Tarboro, N. C, had been detained for six
days in transit by the defendant Seaboard Air-Line Company, and that

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 587

a car load of meat, consigned to complainant at Tarboro, had been
detained for seven days in transit by the defendant, the Atlantic Coast
Line Company, causing in both cases loss and inconvenience to com-
plainant. The complaint was filed June 17, 1892, and a copy of same
served by mail on each of the defendants on June 2L following.

On June 23 answer was made on the part of the Atlantic Coast Line
Company by T. M. Emerson, Traffic Manager, enclosing report of
agent, C. E. Brown, of Petersburg, Virginia, from which it appeared
that the car in that case was not billed to Tarboro, but was billed
locally to Petersburg; and, afterwards, the Norfolk Agent of the com-
plainant, through the Norfolk and Western Agent, gave instructions to
consign the same to Tarboro. This caused delay in giving informa-
tion to defendants agent at Petersburg,

On July 4, answer was made on the part of the Seaboard Air-Line
Company by J. C. Winder, General Manager, enclosing statement of
T. W. Whisnant, Superintendent, from which it appeared that the car
in this case was consigned by error of the Cincinnati and Ohio Rail-
road Company to complainant at Suffolk, Virginia, and effort was made
there by defendant to find out the future destination of the same; and
as soon as the same was discovered, it was at once forwarded to com-
plainant at Tarboro. The case was heard at a session of the Commis-
sion held at Raleigh on the 5th of July, 1892.

The 24th section of the act creating the Railroad Commission pro-
vides that "all common carriers subject to the provisions of this act
shall, according to their powers, afford all reasonable, proper and equal
facilities for the interchange of traffic between their respective lines,
and for the forwarding and delivering of passengers and freights to
and from their several lines and those connected therewith."

The 10th regulation, concerning freight rates prescribed by the Com-
mission, provides: " No railroad company doing business in this State
shall permit a blockade of an}T class of freights on account of any
arrangement existing between it and other railroad companies as to
the transportation of freight according to percentages or otherwise."

These provisions are intended to prevent delay and to effect speedy
carriage of passengers or freights. In the case presented by the com-
plaint, the delay, six days as to one car and seven days as to the other,
seemed at first view inexcusable; but, upon investigation made with
promptness by the defendants, it appears that the fault was not that of
the defendants, or either of them, but that the delay was caused by the
negligence or error of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company in

588 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

consigning one of the cars to the complainant at Petersburg and the
other at Suffolk, and the loss of time in ascertaining their final desti-
nation.

These facts appear not only from the statements made by the agents
of the defendants at Petersburg and Suffolk, respectively, but by the
bills of lading furnished the Commission as proof. It also appears
that as soon as the defendants in each case ascertained that the cars
were to be consigned to the complainant at Tarboro, they were at once
forwarded to their destination.

Upon these facts, the Commission is of opinion that the delay com-
plained of was unavoidable and not unreasonable on the part of the
defendant^, and that the action should be dismissed, and it is so
adjudged. The Commission has not considered the question of juris-
diction in this case. It was not raised by the defendants, and it is not
deemed necessary to pass upon it.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

A. Wallace, Complainant,

v.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

July 8, 1892.

In this case a complaint was filed against the defendant company on
May 20, 1892, alleging that the defendant's train was wrecked near
Salisbury, N. C, on the 11th of March previous, and that complainant's
trunks, containing samples, were thereby detained for ten days, by
which complainant sustained serious loss and inconvenience, and was
charged ten dollars for each day lost by the firm for which he was act-
ing as salesman. The complaint asked the Commission to require the
defendant to make good this loss.

On the 25th of May following, the Commission addressed a communi-
cation to the complainant, advising him that this grievance was not
withinlthe jurisdiction of the Commission, but that his recourse was
through the courts. At the same time, the Commission stated that the
complaint, if so desired, would be referred to the officials of the Rich-
mond^and Danville Railroad Company, with request to give the proper
remedy. To this communication there was no reply.

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 589

At a session of the Commission held at Raleigh on the 5th of July,
1892, this case was called for hearing, and it appearing that the Com-
mission had no jurisdiction thereof, it was adjudged that the action be
dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Richardson & Co., Complainants,

v.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

July 8, 1892.

This was a complaint against the defendant filed June 14, 1892,
in which it was alleged that the defendant was guilty of discrimination
in freight rates from Gaffney City, S. C, to points in North Carolina, as
compared to rates for like distances to points in South Carolina and
Georgia. The complaint alleged that the rate on lime from Gaffney
City to Columbia, S. C, 115 miles, was $12.25 per car load, 20,000
pounds; from Gaffney City to Salisbury, about 98 miles, the rate was
$24 per car load, 20,000 pounds; from Gaffney City, S. C , to Elberton,
Ga., about 170 miles, the rate was $20 per car load, 20,000 pounds.

The plaintiff asked relief, if within the jurisdiction of the Commis-
sion. At a session of the Commission held at Raleigh July 5, 1892,
the case was called for hearing, and it appearing that the relief de-
manded was not within the jurisdiction of the Commission, the action
was dismissed, and the plaintiff advised to seek his remedy before the
Interstate Commission.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Davis & Newton, Complainants,

v.

The Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad Company.

July 12, 1892.

This was a complaint against defendant company for overcharge on
seven bundles of plow castings, consigned to plaintiff at Mt. Airy, N. C,
from Walnut Cove, N. C, on the 6th of June, 1892.

The complaint was filed on June 14, 1892, and served on defend-
ant June 18 following. On June 21 following defendant answered

590 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

that the overcharge was due to a clerical error, and immediately ordered
the same to be refunded.

At a session of the Commission held at Raleigh July 5, 1892, the
case was called for hearing, and it appearing from a communication
addressed to the Commission by the plaintiff that the injury complained
of had been redressed, and that no further relief was asked, the action
was dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Brown & Co., Complainants,

v.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

July 14, 1892.

This was a complaint of overcharge on a consignment of peas from
Enfield, N. C, by defendant, filed June 15, 1892.

The plaintiff filed freight bill furnished by defendant as a part of
the complaint, showing consignment of 700 pounds of peas, Class D,
rate 16, freight and charges, $2.38; original point of shipment, Whit-
aker's, a station on the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, about fifty
miles from Goldsboro. The freight bill also showed the consignment
was by way of Goldsboro, passing over the Wilmington and Weldon
Railroad to that point, and thence over the defendant's road to plaintiff
at Hillsboro, N. C, a distance of 90 miles.

The charges were investigated, and it appearing that the consign-
ment was over two different lines, and notin violation of the tariff pre-
scribed, at a session of the Commission held at Raleigh on the 5th of
July, 1892, the complaint was dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Citizens of Charlotte and Citizens of Wilmington, Complainants,

v.
Carolina Central Railroad Company.

July 16, 1892.

DECISION OF THE COMMISSIONERS.

This was a complaint that the defendant company had changed its
schedule of passenger trains between Wilmington and Charlotte, to

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 591

take effect on the 17th of July, 1892, and had withdrawn one train
from its passenger service, which would cause serious inconvenience
and loss to the complainants, and asking that the schedule in effect
prior to that date be continued, and that neither of the trains be with-
drawn.

The complaint was filed on the 6th of July, 1892, and a copy served
that day on the defendant. On July 9, following, the defendant an-
swered, and the case was called for hearing on the 16th of July follow-
ing, at a session of the Commission in Raleigh. The complainants did
not appear in person, but filed extracts from the press of Charlotte, cor-
respondence from individuals, and a memorial of the Produce Exchange
of Wilmington setting forth the injuries that would result from the
action of the defendant.

The defendant appeared through its General Manager, J. C. Winder,
who filed with the Commission a statement in which the operation of
the former schedule was fully set out, and also the effect of the one
complained of upon the interests of the parties complaining. The
statement declared (hat the defendant had made it a study to do every-
thing in its power to build up the cities of Charlotte and Wilmington;
that no injustice or wrong had been done to either of those cities; that
the defendant had been unable to meet its interest, and that its floating
debt had been constantly increasing ; that it was absolutely essential
that every possible economy should be exercised to bring about a suffi-
cient revenue to meet its expenses and interest; that the change of
schedule would make a saving which it was absolutely necessary should
be done, and was for no other purpose than because the defendant
could not afford, for want of patronage, to operate the former schedule.
The General Manager was also heard by the Commission as a witness,
in support of the facts set out in the written statement.

The defendant also filed with the Commission extracts from The Union
and Scottish Chief, a newspaper published in the town of Max ton, situ-
ated on the defendant's road, and from The Daily Review, a newspaper
published in the city of Wilmington ; the former expressing approval
of the new schedule, and the latter its acquiescence therein.

The relief in this case is sought under the 24th section of the act
establishing the Commission, which is as follows : "All common carriers
subject to the provisions of this act shall, according to their powers,
afford all reasonable, proper and equal facilities for the interchange of
traffic between their respective lines, and for the forwarding and deliv-
ering of passengers and freights to and from their several lines and

592 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

those connected therewith, and shall not discriminate in their rates and
charges against such connecting lines, and connecting lines shall be
required to make as close connection as practicable for the convenience
of the traveling public," etc.

The eleventh rule, governing the transportation of passengers pre-
scribed by the Commission, which is but an affirmance of this pro-
vision, provides:

" That all connecting railroads, which are under the management
and control by lease, ownership or otherwise, of one and the same com-
pany, or at connection with a different company, shall be required to
make close connection whenever practicable."

It must be observed that the section of the act and the rule quoted,
authorize the Commission to hear and determine a case where the com-
plaint alleges or the investigation discloses that the common carrier,
against whom the complaint or the investigation is made, does not
afford, according to its powers, all reasonable, proper and equal facilities
for the interchange of traffic and the forwarding and delivering of pas-
sengers between its line and other lines connecting with it, or discrimi-
nates in its rates and charges against such connecting lines, or fails to
make as close connection as practicable with such connecting lines for
the convenience of the traveling public.

The act establishing the Commission nowhere gives jurisdiction to
fix a schedule for any common carrier, prescribing the time of arrival
and departure of its trains or their number to suit the convenience of
those who may wish to travel over its line. The purpose of the act,
as construed by the Commission, is to afford relief to the traveling
public by preventing unreasonable delay and inconvenience at con-
necting points on account of a failure to afford all reasonable and
proper and equal facilities for speedy transit. Hence, connecting lines
are not only required to make as close connections as practicable, but
they are forbidden to discriminate in their rates and charges.

The complaint in this case nowhere alleges that the schedule com-
plained of will unreasonably delay or inconvenience the traveling
public at any point or connection between the defendant and other
lines, by a failure to make as close connections as practicable with
such lines, or by a failure to afford all reasonable, proper and equal
facilities for forwarding and delivering passengers between the defend-
ant's line and such connecting lines, or by discrimination in its rates
and charges. The complaint goes no further than to allege that the
complainants will be injured and inconvenienced by the change in the

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 593

time of the arrival and departure of the defendant's passenger trains-
at the cities of Charlotte and Wilmington, and the withdrawal of one
train, and asks the Commission to grant an order requiring the defend-
ant to restore the former schedule.

The Commission is of opinion that it does not have jurisdiction to
grant the relief asked. Aside from the question of jurisdiction, it
appears, from the evidence before the Commission, that the change of
schedule was not arbitrary or even made willingly by the defendant,
but reluctantly, and wTas necessary to meet its indebtedness. From the
facts in the case, it appears that the defendant, under the schedule
complained of, will afford according to its powers all reasonable, proper
and equal facilities for the forwarding and delivering of passengers
over its line and those connecting with it.

The Commission is, therefore, of opinion that it ought not to grant
the relief asked, and it is so adjudged.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad-

Commissioners,

A. E. Peele, Complainant,

v.

The Seaboard Air Line Railroad and the Southern Express

Company.

July 16, 1892.

This was a complaint of overcharge on consignment made by plain-
tiff to consignees in Norfolk, Va. The complaint was filed on the 18th
of June, 1892.

On that day the complaint was served on the defendant the Seaboard
Air-Line Company, and the defendant answered on the 27th of June
following, filing correspondence as a part of answer, showing that the
shipment was not made by defendant, but by its co-defendant the
Southern Express Company. On July 6 following, the complaint was
served on the defendant the Southern Express Company.

On July 13 following, this defendant answered, filing with answer
correspondence and way-bill from Potecasi, in Northampton County,
the point from which shipment was made, from which it appeared that
the weight of article shipped was four hundred pounds.

The case was called for hearing before the Commission at a session in
Raleigh on the 15th day of July, 1892, and it appearing that the rate
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594 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

charged upon weight of four hundred pounds, was not in excess of the
tariff of the defendant, viz., sixty cents per hundred on distances
between fifty and seventy-five miles, and that the apparent overcharge
was due to the excessive weight of the crate used in shipment, and it
further appearing that there had been no violation of the tariff pre-
scribed, the action was dismissed.

In this case the remedy sought by the plaintiff was beyond the juris-
diction of the Commission, but the defendant not insisting on this
defense, the Commission have investigated the complaint upon its mer-
its, and rendered judgment accordingly.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Butner, Complainant,

v.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

August 30, 1892.

This was a complaint for overcharge on shipment of meal, filed June
15,1892.

Before the complaint was served, the Commission was advised that
the overcharge had been refunded, and at a session of the Commission
held at Raleigh August 30, 1892, the action was dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Phifer & Co., Complainants,

v.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

August 30, 1892.

This was a complaint filed February 1, 1892, by the complainants, a
mercantile firm doing business in Statesville, N. C, in which they
allege that on or about the month of December, 1891, the defendant
failed and refused to deliver to complainant a barrel of oil, upon which
they had paid the freight charges and tendered the bill of lading for
the same.

The complainants asked that the defendant be required to refund the
price paid by them for the oil, and the charges and expenses incurred
by reason of the default of the defendant.

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 595

The complaint was served on the defendant February 16, 1892, and
answer filed March 15 following, admitting and explaining the allega-
tion of the complaint.

At a session of the Commission held at Raleigh August 30, 1892, the
case was called for hearing, and it appearing that the relief demanded
by the complainants had been given by the defendant, it was adjudged
that the action be dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Town of Maxton, Complainant,

v.

The Carolina Central Railroad Company.

August 30, 1892.

In this case a complaint was filed January 24, 1892, by Messrs.
Black & Patterson, attorneys for the town of Maxton, in which it was
alleged that certain storehouses situated on the defendant's right-of-way
in the town of Maxton had not been listed for taxation.

The complaint was served on the defendant on January 25, 1892,
and on the 1st day of February following the defendant answered :
That it had made a true return, and if the storehouses had not been
returned it was an inadvertence; that defendant had no purpose to
evade or escape taxation. The defendant also filed the affidavit of its
road-master, I. T. Elmore, from which it appeared that the storehouses
mentioned had been returned, but there had been no value placed upon
them in the return.

The Commissioners, acting as a board of appraisers, proceeded to
value said stores and apportion the proportion of said assessment belong-
ing to the town of Maxton, and notified the defendant of their action,
with the request that the same be promptly complied with.

This case was afterwards called for a hearing at a session of the
Commission held in Raleigh, August 30, 1892, and it appearing that
the defendant had complied with the action of the Commission, and
that there is no further complaint, it is adjudged that the action be
dismissed.

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State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Herbert, Complainant,

v.

The Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Company.

August 31, 1892.

In this case the plaintiff, Henry C. Herbert, complained that the
defendant subjected the traveling public to unnecessary and unreason-
able delay at the point of junction of its Scotland Neck Branch with
the Albemarle and Raleigh Railroad, and asked that the defendant be
required to remedy the evil by leaving Kinston one hour later.

The complaint was filed December 21, 1891, and served December
23, following.

The defendant answered January 4, 1892, and filed as a part of its
answer its time-table showing the delays at the point named during the
month of November preceding, from which it appeared that the delays
had not been unreasonable. The defendant also promised to improve
its schedule at once.

The case was called for a hearing at a session of the Commission at
Raleigh, August 30, 1892, and it appearing that there was no need of
further action, the complaint was dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Black well, Complainant,

v.

The Southern Express Company.

August 31, 1892.

This was a complaint filed February 2, 1892, asking relief from
excessive charges on fruits shipped from Kittrell, N. C, to points beyond
the limits of the State.

The case was called for hearing at a session of the Commission at
Raleigh on August 30, 1892, and for the reasons set forth in the
case of Fleming v. Southern Express Company, disposed of at this ses-
sion, it was adjudged that the action be dismissed.

By order of the Board.

complaints, decisions, etc. 507

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

County Commissioners of Warren, Complainants,

v.
The Raleigh and Gaston Railroad Company.

August 31, 1892.

In this case the Board of Commissioners on the 3d day of February,
1892, addressed a communication to the Commission, in which they
allege that the defendant refused to pay taxes on the following property
situated in Warren County, viz., section-house and thirty acres of land,
agent's house and lot at Warren Plains, and asked to be informed
whether the defendant should pay taxes on said property, if so, the
course to pursue.

On the 5th day of February following, the Commissioners addressed
the following reply to W. B. Fleming, Esq., chairman of the Board of
County Commissioners :

"The Railroad Commissioners are only authorized by law to assess
the property of railroad corporations which is situated on their right-of-
way, all property situated off the right-of-way must be given in by them
for taxation to the proper authorities in the county where it is situated,
just as the property of individuals is given in, and if they refuse to
list the same, or when listed to pay the taxes assessed thereon, the
remedies against them for so doing are the same as those against indi-
viduals, that is to say by advertisement and sale, as in the case of delin-
quent taxpayers.

"Thereupon, it appears that your course is to proceed to collect the
tax as you would against an individual if the corporation should still
refuse to pay, and let the justice of its exception from liability be set-
tled by the courts, if it should enjoin the collection.

"In the matter of taxation the Railroad Commissioners act only as a
board of appraisers, and hence no authority conferred on them to
enforce the collection of taxes."

The case was called for hearing at a session of the Commission at
Raleigh August 31, 1892, and there being no further demands from
the complainants, and it appearing that no further action was required
from the Commission, it was adjudged that the case be dismissed.

598 board of railroad commissioners.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Keller, Complainant,

v.

The Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Company.

August 31, 1892.

This was a complaint filed by the complainant, Charles W. Keller,
on the 8th clay of February, 1892, in which he alleged that the defend-
ant was carrying loaded freight cars on its road from Weldon to Kin-
ston in front of its passenger coaches, greatly to the annoyance and
inconvenience of the traveling public, and asked that the evil be
remedied. The complaint was served February 9, 1892, and the defend-
ant filed its answer on the 12th of February following, admitting the
allegation of the complaint, but excusing itself from blame on account
of the large falling off in business on the line from Scotland Neck to
Kinston, and promising to resume a daily freight train service, which
would obviate the necessity of carrying the freight cars with its passen-
ger trains.

The case was called for hearing at a session of the Commission at
Raleigh August 31, 1892, and there being no further complaint, it was
adjudged that the action be dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of tlie Railroad

Commissioners,

Chatham Manufacturing Company, Complainant,

v.
The Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

August 31, 1892.

This was a complaint filed March 17, 1892, alleging an overcharge,
in shipment of wool to complainants over defendant's road to Elkin,
North Carolina. The complaint was served March 17, 1892, and an
answer filed March 24 following.

This case was called for hearing at a session of the Commission at
Raleigh August 31, 1892, and it appearing that the overcharge had
been refunded by the defendant, and there being no further complaint,
it was adjudged that the action be dismissed.

complaints, decisions, etc. 599

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Fleming, Complainant,

v.

The Southern Express Company.

August 31, 1892.

This was a complaint filed January 30, 1892, asking relief from
excessive express charges on freight shipped from Ridgeway, North
Carolina, to points beyond the limits of the State.

In other like cases the Commission had called the attention of the
defendant company to complaints of a similar character, and received
assurance that the defendant would do all in its power to grant the
relief asked consistent with a rate of charges that would give any
reasonable compensation for the service rendered.

The case was called for hearing at a session of the Commission at
Raleigh August 30, 1892, and it appearing that the Commission had
no authority to make any order granting relief, for want of jurisdiction,
it was adjudged that the action be dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners.

McMillan Brothers, Complainants,

v.

The Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad Company.

September 14, 1892.

This was a petition filed May 20, 1892, asking change in classification
of turpentine stills.

At a session of the Commission in Raleigh on the 25th day of May,
1892, the relief asked for was granted, and Circular No. 18 issued as
follows :

" On and after the 15th day of June, 1892, the following change in
the Commissioners' Classification will be effected :

" Stills (worm crated), C. R. 1 class, 0. R. 3 class ; copper stills (worm
crated), C. R. 1 class, 0. R. 3 class."

By order of the Board,

H. C. Brown, Secretary. W. J. WILSON, Chairman.

600 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

At a session of the Commission held at Raleigh, September 13, 1892,
the case was called for hearing, and it appearing that the relief hereto-
fore granted was satisfactory, and no further relief asked, it was adjudged
that the case be dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

White Brothers, Complainants,

v.

Tlie RicHxMOnd and Danville Railroad Company.

September 14, 1892.

This was a petition filed June 18, 1892, by White Brothers, of Me-
bane, N. C, manufacturers of rough and dressed lumber, alleging an
overcharge on a shipment of shingles from Bridgewater, N. C.

The Commission addressed the complainant a letter asking a state-
ment of all the facts in the case, giving bill of lading, freight receipts,
etc., in order that an investigation might be made.

The case was assigned for hearing on the 14th day of September,
1892, and the complainant notified.

At a session of the Commission held in Raleigh, September 14, 1892,
the case was called, and it appearing that the grievance complained of
had been redressed, and that no further relief was asked, it was adjudged
that the action be dismissed.

By order of the Board.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Nathaniel Jacobi, Complainant,

v.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

September, 14, 1892.

This was a complaint, or rather a report, of the unsafe condition of
the Murphy Branch of the Western North Carolina Railroad. The
matter was called up by the Commission at a session held at Raleigh
September 14, 1892, and it being shown that the line was being
improved by relaying with steel rails and other betterments, the com-
plaint was dismissed.

complaints, decisions, etc. 601

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Coward, Complainant,

v.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

September 14, 1892.

This was a complaint as to the insecure condition of the Murphy
Branch of the Western North Carolina Railroad, and also the discrimi-
nation against passengers from Waynesville west. Up to that point a
regular passenger train was being run, but beyond it only a mixed
train. The complaint was filed May 23, 1892, and notice served on
A. B. Andrews, Vice-President, on May 30 following.

At a session of the Commission, held in Raleigh on the 30th of May,
1892, assurances were given by the defendant that the complaint would
be redressed.

The case was called for final hearing by the Commission at its meet-
ing on September 14, 1892, when it appeared that the discrimination
in passenger accommodation had been corrected, and that the road-bed
was being improved by the laying of new rails and other betterments,
but that its condition was not yet up to the standard as demanded by
the complaint, it is adjudged that the case will not be dismissed, but
further action for the present suspended.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Wilson, Complainant,

v.

The Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Company.

September 14, 1892.

In this case the plaintiff, W. B. Wilson, a merchant of Greenville,
North Carolina, complained of discrimination against Greenville and
in favor of Tarboro, North Carolina, in shipments of car loads of meat
from Chicago to these places respectively.

The complaint was filed March 17, 1892, and served on the defend-
ant on March 29 following. On the 3d day of May the defendant filed
an answer, showing that the difference between Greenville and Tarboro
was only two cents on one hundred pounds.

602 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

The case was called for hearing at a session of the Commission at
Raleigh September 14, 1892, and it appearing that the grievance com-
plained of was a matter of Interstate Commerce, and no further inves-
tigation was demanded, it was adjudged that the action be dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Dupree, Complainant,

v.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

September 14, 1892.

This was a complaint for overcharge on a package of tobacco from
Oxford to Bentonsville, filed August 9, 1892.

The case was called for hearing September 14, 1892, when on investi-
gation it appeared that there was no overcharge and the case was dis-
missed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Wilmington Refrigerator and Ice Company, Complainant,

v.
The Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad Company.

September 14, 1892.

This was a case where it was asked of the Commission to raise the
freight charges on ice from New Bern to Goldsboro, where the same
was carried on passenger trains. The complaint was filed on March
21, 1892.

The Commission had established a rate on ice on regular freight
trains which was the maximum rate and could not be exceeded. All
freights sent by passenger trains were allowed a higher rate. The
Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad had extra space on its express
car and utilized this to transport ice at the rate fixed for freight trains.

At a session of the Commission held at Raleigh on August 30, 1892,
the case was called for final hearing, and it was adjudged by the Com-
mission that although an extra charge may be made for freight carried
on passenger trains over and above what was fixed for regular freight
trains the order was not mandatory and they may carry for less, pro-
vided they carry for all persons alike. Case dismissed.

complaints, decisions, etc. 603

State of North Carolina on the Relation op The Railroad

Commissioners,

Railroad Commission,

v.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

September 14, 1892.

This was a case of a small overcharge in passenger fare from Alex-
ander's to Asheville, and vice versa. Forty-five cents was being"charged
for a first-class ticket instead of thirty-five cents.

At a session of the Commission held at Raleigh on September 14,
1892, the case was called for final hearing, and it appearing that the
rate of thirty-five cents for first-class and thirty cents for second-class
was then in effect, the case was dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Westbrook, Complainant,

v.

The Southern Express Company.

September 14, 1892.

This was a petition filed by Mr. J. S. Westbrook, Chairman of the
Executive Committee of the Fruit Growers and Truckers' Association,
asking lower rates on points from Eastern North Carolina to Northern
cities, and suggesting a rate of ninety cents per crate of thirty-two
quarts of strawberries, weighing sixty pounds.

The petition was filed on October 23, 1891, and the answer ofaW.'J.
Crosswell, the Superintendent of the defendant company, was filed
November 24 following, in which it was alleged that in April, 1889, the
defendant had reduced the rate from $2.65 per 100 pounds to $2.25
between the points named in this petition, and had reduced the estima-
ted weight of crates from sixty-four to sixty pounds each.

The answer further alleged that the defendant would make further con-
cessions as soon as it could do so consistently with a satisfactory service.

Their answer was furnished complainant.

At a session of the Commission in Raleigh on the 13th of September,
1892, the case was called for final hearing, and it appearing that no
further relief was asked, and that the Commission had no jurisdiction
to grant any order on the original petition, it was adjudged that the
case be dismissed.

604 board of railroad commissioners.

State oe North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Sherill and Company, Complainants,

v.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

September 14, 1892.

This was a complaint made by parties at Mooresville, charging a
discrimination in through freight from points without the Slate against
Mooresville, as compared with Statesville.

The complaint was filed April 18, 1892.

At a session of the Commission held at Raleigh, June 18, the case
was called, and it appearing that the Commission had no jurisdiction,
a letter was addressed to Mr. Drake, General Freight Agent of the
Richmond and Danville Railroad Company, requesting a correction of
the same.

The case was called for final hearing September 14, 1892, when it
appeared that the Railroad Company having satisfactorily corrected
the discriminat'on, the case was dismisse1.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Doughty, Complainant,
v.
Atlantic and North Carolina Railway Company.

September 14, 1892.

This was a complaint for overcharge in the shipment of a soda
fountain from Morehead City, N. C, to Boston. It appears that the bill
of lading issued by the defendant to the plaintiff made a charge of
$6.84, and when the article reached its destination at Boston an addi-
tional charge of $14 was demanded Of this injustice the plaintiff
made complaint to the Commission, which was filed on the 2d day of
December, 1891, and on that day the Commission addressed a letter to
the plaintiff, saying that the remedy sought was not within its jurisdic-
tion, but the Commission would call the attention of the Superintendent
of the defendant company to the wrong complained of, and request an
investigation and correction; and the complaint was served on the
defendant, who asked for the papers and commerced an investigation,

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 605

which has since been pending, without accomplishing the remedy
sought.

On July 16 the plaintiff addressed a communication to the Commis-
sion, in which he asked that all the papers might be returned to him,
so that he might prosecute his remedy in the courts, provided the Com-
mission should still be of opinion that it could not grant an order
requiring the defendant to refund the overcharge.

The wrong complained of was the demand by the party at Boston
for $14 more than the amount fixed by the bill of lading. There was
nothing wrong in the bill of lading. It did not appear that the defend-
ant was in any way responsible for this action of the agent at Boston.
Indeed, the defendant distinctly denied any knowledge of or consent
to this action, and promised to aid the plaintiff in seeking and obtain-
ing redress.

The Commission being of opinion that it was not within its jurisdic-
tion to grant the relief asked, complied with the plaintiff's wish and
forwarded the papers to him; and at a session of the Commission in
Kaleigh on the 14th of September, 1892, the action was dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Eugene Albea, Complainant,

v.

The Western Union Telegraph Company.

August 12, 1892.

JUDGMENT.

This was a complaint filed February 18, 1892, alleging a violation
of the tariff rate prescribed by the Commission for the transmission of
telegraphic messages.

The plaintiff alleged that the defendant corporation was engaged in
the transmission of telegraphic messages between Elizabeth City, in
the State of North Carolina, and the town of Winston, in said State,
and as such corporation was subject to the act of the General Assem-
bly to provide for the general supervision of railroads, steamboat or
canal companies, express and telegraph companies doing business in
the State of North Carolina; that on or about the 1st of December,
1891, the plaintiff applied to the agent of the defendant, at said Eliza-
beth City, for the transmission of a message, consisting of not more

606 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

than ten body words, from said Elizabeth City to said Winston, and
tendered to said agent twenty-five cents for said service; that said
agent demanded sixty-five cents of the plaintiff for said service, and
refused to send the message unless the plaintiff should pay him said
sum of sixty-five cents, which plaintiff refused to pay; that said act of
refusal on the part of the defendant was in violation of the act of the
General Assembly to provide for the general supervision of railroads,
steamboat or canal companies, express and telegraph companies doing
business in the State of North Carolina.

The plaintiff prayed that the defendant might be required to answer
the charges of the complaint, and for an order commanding the defend-
ant to desist from further violations of law.

The plaintiff did not ask for any recompense.

The defendant filed answer on 17th May, 1892, denying that it was
engaged at the time mentioned in the complaint, or is now engaged, in
the transmission of telegraphic messages between Elizabeth City and
Winston, or that it was subject to the act of the General Assembly
creating the Commission. It also alleged that another corporation,
under the name of the Elizabeth City and Norfolk Telegraph Com-
pany, was engaged in the transmission of messages upon a line extend-
ing from the town of Edenton and through the said town of Elizabeth
City, in said State, to the town of Portsmouth and Norfolk, in the Slate
of Virginia; that the said was, at the time mentioned in the com-
plaint, and is now, operated and controlled exclusively by the said
Elizabeth City and Norfolk Telegraph Company, and that the last
named company was not then and is not now operated by or under the
control of the defendant; that the agent to whom the plaintiff made
tender of fare was not the agent of the defendant; that the only rela-
tion between the defendant and the Elizabeth City and Norfolk Tele-
graph Company is shown by the contract, which was filed as a part of
the answer; that there was then, and is now, no way of transmitting a
message from Elizabeth City to Winston except through the said line
from Elizabeth City to Norfolk, Virginia, and that the shortest way by
which said message could be transmitted was through the City of Rich-
mond, in the State of Virginia, by which it would necessarily traverse
a route through said Sate; that the defendant had violated no law of
the State, nor any rule or regulation of the Commission; and that the
matter being one of commerce between the States, the Commission had
no jurisdiction thereof.

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 607

The case was assigned for hearing on April 20, 1892, and continued
to May 17 following, when the plaintiff appeared and was examined as
a witness. It was further continued to July 21, 1892, when J. B. Tree,
the Superintendent of the Southern District of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company; Charles Guirkin, President of the Elizabeth City and
Norfolk Telegraph Company, and N. C. Pamplin, Manager of the West-
ern Union Telegraph Company at Norfolk, Va., appeared and were
examined as witnesses for defendant.

The contract between the defendant and the Norfolk and South-
ern Railroad Company was also introduced in evidence and filed with
the Commission ; also the contract between the defendant and the
Elizabeth City and Norfolk Telegraph Company; also exhibit "A," a
book entitled " The Western Union Telegraph Company " Revised Tariff
and Rules, July, 1891.

The case was continued to a session of the Commission at Raleigh,
August 9, 1892, when it was called for a final hearing, and Messrs.
Strong and Stronach appeared for the defendant.

The following facts are found by the Commission :

1. There is a corporation duly organized and incorporated according
to lawT under the name of the Elizabeth City and Norfolk Telegraph
Company, engaged in the transmission of telegraphic messages upon a
line extending from the town of Edenton and through the town of
Elizabeth City, in North Carolina, to the towns of Portsmouth and Nor-
folk, in the State of Virginia; that the said line was, at the time men-
tioned in the complaint, and is now, operated and controlled exclusively
by the Elizabeth City and Norfolk Telegraph Company, and was not
then, and is not now, operated by or under the control of the defendant;
that the agent mentioned in the complaint, and to whom the plaintiff
made the tender of the fare for the transmission of the message to
Winston, was not the agent of the defendant, but was the agent of the
Elizabeth City and Norfolk Telegraph Company.

These facts are found from the contract between the defendant and
the Elizabeth City and Norfolk Telegraph Company, and the testimony
of the witnesses.

2. That the shortest and only route by which a message could have
been, or could now be, transmitted from Elizabeth City to Winston,
traversed in part the State of Virginia.

3. That just prior to the 19th day of December, 1S88, the defendant
controlled and operated a line of telegraph along the track of the Nor-
folk and Southern Railroad Company from the town of Berkley, in the

608 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

State of Virginia, to Edenton, in the State of North Carolina, passing
through the said town of Elizabeth City, and on said 19th day of
December, 1888, entered into an agreement with the said Norfolk and
Southern Railroad Company for the maintenance and operation of said
telegraph line, which is in these words :

Executive Office Western Union Telegraph Co.,

A. R. Brewer, Secretary. NEW YORK, December 19, 1888.

Extracts from minutes of Executive Committee, meeting held Decem-
ber 19, 1888.

"Contracts recommended by the law committee were submitted and
action taken thereon, as follows:

" Norfolk Southern Railroad Company. For the construction, mainten-
ance and operation of telegraph lines, on present line of railroad from
Berkley, Va., to Edenton, N. C, and extensions and branches, etc. Term
twenty-five years and until one year's notice. On motion, it was

"Resolved, That contract be approved and its execution under the
seal of the company authorized."

A true copy from the minutes.

(Signed) A. R. BREWER, Secretary.

This agreement made and entered into this 19th day of December,
1888, by and between the Western Union Telegraph Company of the
first part, and the Norfolk Southern Railroad Company of the second
part, hereinafter respectively designated for convenience as the Tele-
graph Company and the Railroad Company, witnesseth :

That whereas, the Telegraph Company controls and operates a line
of telegraph along the Railroad Company's railroad from Berkley, Vir-
ginia, to Edenton, North Carolina, which telegraph line has heretofore
been operated under the provisions of an agreement between the Rail-
road Company and the Southern Telegraph Company, dated the
fourteenth day of October, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, and it is
desirable in the interest of the parties hereto that an agreement be
made between them for the maintenance and operation of said tele-
graph line, and for the construction, maintenance and operation of a
telegraph line or any extensions and branches of said railroad;

Now therefore, for and in consideration of the covenants and agree-
ments herein contained, the parties hereto have mutually agreed as
follows ;

First. The telegraph company agrees to furnish at some point on
the line of the railroad company's railroad, all poles, wire, insulators

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 609

and other necessary material, for the construction of a line of poles and
one wire or more as the telegraph company may require, along any
future extensions and branches of said railroad, and along any railroad
hereafter owned, leased or controlled by the railroad company upon
which the telegraph company may not then have a line of telegraph.
The telegraph company also agrees to furnish all poles, wire, insulators
and other necessary material for the maintenance, repair and construc-
tion of said line of poles and wire or wires along the railroad company's
railroad between Berkley and Edenton, and along any extension and
branches thereof and leased or controlled roads.

The telegraph company further agrees to furnish the use of its main
batteries for the operation of the wires provided for herein, and also to
furnish and maintain a wire and cable conductor between Norfolk and
Berkley connecting at Berkley with the wire thence to Edenton.

Second. The railroad company agrees to furnish at its own expense
all the labor to set said poles in the ground and erect the first wire and
insulators thereon, under the direction of a foreman to be furnished by
the telegraph company, along any extensions and branches of said rail-
road, and along any railroad hereafter owned, leased or controlled by
the railroad company upon which the telegraph company may not
then have a line of telegraph.

The railroad company also agrees to furnish at its own expense all
the labor to maintain the telegraph company's line of poles and wire
or wirts along the railroad company's railroad between Berkley and
Edenton and along any extensions and branches thereof, and leased or
controlled roads in good order and repair, and to reconstruct said lines
of poles and wires when required by the telegraph company; poles,
wire, insulators and other materials for such repair and reconstruction
being furnished by the telegraph company as hereinbefore provided.

It is understood and agreed that the railroad company shall exercise
the same care and diligence in the maintenance and repair of the wire
or wires that the telegraph company has or may have along said rail-
road for its business, that the railroad company does in the mainten-
ance and repair of the wire or wires used by it.

The telegraph company agrees to furnish a foreman to oversee the
work of construction and reconstruction herein provided for.

Third. The telegraph company agrees to set apart the existing wire
erected along said railroad and the first wire erected along extensions
and branches thereof, for the joint use of the parties hereto in the trans-
mission of railroad and commercial telegraph business, it being agreed
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that the railroad company's messages of an important character direct-
ing the movement of trains, shall have precedence over said joint wire.

Whenever the railroad business of the railroad company requires the
exclusive use of said joint wire the telegraph company on receiving sixty
days written notice, agrees to furnish the material for the construction of
a wire for commercial business, the railroad company agreeing to fur-
nish the labor for and pay the expenses of erecting the same, under
the direction of a foreman to be furnished «by the telegraph company.

After the erection of said second wire, the first wire shall be set apart
for the railroad company's railroad business exclusively, and for such
commercial business as can be done thereon without in'erfering with
said railroad business.

In the case of the interruption of either one of said two wires the
business of both parties hereto shall, as far as practicable, be done over
the working wire, important railroad messages directing the movement
of trains having precedence.

Fourth. All messages of the officers and agents of the railroad com-
pany, pertaining to its railroad business, may be transmitted free of
charge on the wire set apart for said business between all telegraph sta-
tions on the line of said railroad, and between said stations and Norfolk.

The telegraph company agrees to issue to such officers of the rail-
road company as may be designated by the President, Vice-President
or General Superintendent thereof, annual franks authorizing the free
transmission of messages relating strictly to the railroad business of
the railroad company's railroad covered by this agreement, originating
at and destined to points on the telegraph company's lines in the United
States, beyond or off the line of said railroad, to an amount not
exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) per annum for the first seventy-
four (74) miles of railroad owned by the railroad company and occu-
pied by a telegraph line erected thereon and operated under the pro-
visions of this agreement, and six dollars ($6) per annum additional
for each additional mile of railroad constructed, lea-ed or controlled by
the railroad company and occupied as aforesaid.

The tolls on all such messages, to and from points beyond or off the
line of said railroad, shall be calculated at the regular commercial day
rates of the telegraph company between the points at which such mes.
sages originate and the points to which they may be destined. And
the railroad company agrees to pay to the telegraph company one-half
of its aforesaid rates on all such messages in excess of said amount.
Settlements to be made yearly.

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 611

It is understood and agreed that the free telegraphic service herein
provided for applies only to the transmission of messages concerning
the operation and business of the railroad company's railroad covered
by this agreement, and shall not be extended to any messages for trans-
mission by cable, nor to messages ordering sleeping-car, parlor-car or
steamer berths, merchandise or accommodations for customers of the
railroad company, the tolls on which messages should properly be
chargeable to such customers.

Fifth. The railroad company agrees to transport free of charge over
its railroad, upon application of the Superintendent or other officer of
the telegraph company, all persons in the employ of the telegraph
company when travelling on the business of said company; and also
to transport and distribute free of charge along the line of its railroad,
all poles and other material and supplies for the construction, main-
tenance, operation, repair and reconstruction of the lines and wires
covered by this agreement, and of such additional wires and lines of
poles and wires as may be erected under the provisions of this agree-
ment. Also all material and supplies for the establishment, mainten-
ance and operation of the offices of both parties hereto at places along
and adjacent to said railroad.

And the railroad company further agrees to transport, without
charge, the poles and other materials and supplies of the telegraph
company, to be used on its lines beyond or off the line of said railroad,
to an amount computed at the regular current transportation rates of
the railroad company, not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) per
year for the first seventy-four (74) miles of railroad owned by the rail-
road company and occupied by a telegraph line, erected thereon and
operated under the provisions of this agreement, and three dollars ($3)
per annum additional for each additional mile of railroad constructed
leased or controlled by the railroad company and occupied as aforesaid.
And the telegraph company agrees to pay to the railroad company one-
half of its aforesaid rates on all such transportation of poles and other
material and supplies in excess of said amount. Settlements to be
made yearly.

Sixth. Either party to this agreement may establish and maintain
telegraph stations at such places on said railroad as it may deem neces-
sary, and at all such stations as the railroad company has established
or may establish, the telegraph company agrees to supply Morse instru-
ments and local batteries and blank forms and stationery for commer-
cial business.

612 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

At all telegraph stations of the railroad company, now or hereafter
established, it shall furnish operators at its own expense, and its opera-
tors and other employees acting as agents of the telegraph company
shall receive, transmit and deliver exclusively for the telegraph com-
pany party hereto, such commercial or public messages as may be
offered, and shall charge the tariff rates which the telegraph company
may fix thereon, and shall render to the telegraph company exclu-
sively monthly statements of such business and full accounts of all
receipts therefrom, and the railroad company agrees to pay all of such
receipts to the telegraph company in such manner and at such time as
it may direct. And said operators and other employees shall not, with-
out the consent of the telegraph company, transmit over said telegraph
line any free messages except those herein provided for, and concern-
ing all telegraph business, whether paid or free, shall conform to all
rules regulations and orders of the telegraph company applicable
thereto. No employee of the railroad company shall, while in its ser-
vice, be employed in the transaction of commercial or public telegraph
business by or for any party other than the telegraph company party
hereto; and the telegraph company shall have the exclusive right to
the occupancy of the railroad company's depots and station houses for
commercial or public telegraph business as against any other party.

Seventh. If the telegraph company elects to establish an independent
office at a station of the railroad company, the railroad company shall
furnish office room, light and fuel free of charge in such station, and if
at such station one person can attend to the telegraph business of both
companies, the agent of the telegraph company acting for and as the
agent of the railroad company in the premises, shall do such business
of the railroad company without charge. AVhenever the telegraph
business of both companies at any such office becomes so large that
more than one operator is needed to attend to it, then the railroad com-
pany shall employ and pay its own operator.

Eighth. The railroad company, so far as it legally may, hereby
grants and agrees to assure to the telegraph company the exclusive
right-of-way on, along and under the line, lands and bridges of the
railroad company and any extensions and branches thereof for the
construction, maintenance, operation and use of the lines of poles
and wires and underground or other lines for commercial or public
uses or business, with the right to put up or construct or cause to be
put up or constructed from time to time such additional wires and
such additional lines of poles and wires and underground or other

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 613

lines as the telegraph company may deem expedient, and the rail-
road company agrees to clear and keep clear said right-of-way of
all trees, undergrowth and other obstructions to the construction
and maintenance of the lines and wires provided for herein; and the
railroad company will not transport men or material for the construc-
tion, maintenance or operation of a line of poles and wire or wires or
underground or other line in competition with the lines of the telegraph
company party hereto, except at and for the railroad company's regular
local rates, nor will it furnish for any competing line any facilities or
assistance that it may lawfully withhold, nor stop its trains nor distri-
bute material therefor at other than regular stations.

Providing always, that in protecting and defending the exclusive
grants conveyed by this contract, the telegraph company may use and
proceed in the name of the railroad company, but shall indemnify and
save harmless the railroad company from any and all damages, costs,
charges and legal expenses incurred therein or thereby.

Ninth. The railroad company shall have the right to the free use of
any telegraphic patent r ghts, or new discoveries or inventions that the
telegraph company now owns and uses in its general telegraph business,
or which it may hereafter own and use as aforesaid, so far as the same
may be necessary to properly carry on the business of the railroad tele-
graphing on the line of the said railroad as provided for herein.

Tenth. It is a condition of this contract that the railroad company is
not to be responsible for, and the telegraph company hereby covenants
and agrees to save the railroad company harmless, and indemnify it
against any loss or damages of any kind arising from any injury to
persons in the employ of or property belonging to the telegraph com-
pany while being carried free over said railroad under this agreement,
and from any neglect or failure in the transmission or delivery of mes-
sages for any person doing business with the telegraph company, and
on account of any public telegraph business, and the telegraph com-
pany shall not be responsible for, and the railroad company agrees to
indemnify and save harmless the telegraph company against any loss
or damages of any kind arising from or on account of any error, fail-
ure, delay or default in the transmission or delivery of any and all
messages sent for the railroad company under this agreement.

Eleventh. It is mutually understood and agreed that the telegraph
line, poles, wires and fixtures covered by this contract are the prop-
erty of the telegraph company, and shall form part of its general tel-
egraph system, and shall be controlled and regulated by the telegraph

614 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

company, which shall fix and determine all tariffs for the transmission
of messages, and all connections with other lines and interests.

Twelfth. The provisions of this agreement shall supersede said agree-
ment hereinbefore mentioned, and any other agreements now existing
or claimed to exist between the parties hereto, or their predecessors
respectively, in the ownership or control of their respective properties.

The provisions of this agreement shall extend to all railroads now
owned, leased, controlled or operated, and to all railroads hereafter
owned, leased, controlled or operated by the railroad company, or by
any company or corporation in which the railroad company may own
a majority of the stock, or whose action it may be able to control by
the ownership of stock or otherwise, and the provisions of this agree-
ment shall be and continue in force for and during the term of twenty-
five (25) years from the 31st day of December, 1888, and shall continue
after the close of said term until the expiration of one (1) year, after
written notice shall have been given after the close of said term by
either party to the other of an intention to terminate the same, and in
case of any disagreement concerning the true intent and meaning of
any of said provisions, the subject of such difference shall be referred
to three arbitrators, one to be chosen by each party hereto and a third
by the two others chosen, and the decision of such arbitrators, or of a
majority thereof, shall be final and conclusive.

In witness whereof the parties to these presents have caused the
names of their proper officers to be hereunto subscribed, and their cor-
porate seals to be attested the day and year first above written.
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH CO.,

By John Van Horne, Vice-President.

A. R. Brewer, Secretary.

THE NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILROAD CO.,

By William H. Philips, President.

E. W. Corlies, Secretary.

STATE OF VIRGINIA— City of Norfolk.

I. P. Jernigan, auditor of the Norfolk Southern Railroad Company,
personally appeared before me and made oath that the above writing
is a true copy of a contract between the Western Union Telegraph
Company and the Norft^k Southern Railroad Company, the original of
which is on file in his office.

Given under my hand and official seal this 29th day of June, 1892.

W. B. Martin,
Commissioner for Affidavits, &c, for North Carolina in Virginia.

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 615

4. That since said 19th day of December, 1888, the defendant has
operated said line under said contract.

These facts are found from the above contract and testimony of the
witnesses.

5. That there are telegraphic offices both at Edenton and Elizabeth
City, which are operated by agents who are in the employment of the
said railroad company, but no commercial messages are transmitted at
either one of said offices.

6. That commercial messages are transmitted at other offices on said
line, viz., Centreville, Moyock and Hertford, and that these said offices
are operated by agents who are in the employment of the railroad
company.

These facts are found from the testimony of the witnesses.

7. That the defendant refuses to transmit commercial messages at
the two offices of Edenton and Elizabeth City, because it does not wish
to interfere with the business of the Elizabeth City and Norfolk Tele-
graph Company at these two places.

This fact is found from the testimony of the witnesses.

8. That on the 19th day of April, 1880, the defendant entered into
a contract with the Elizabeth City and Norfolk Telegraph Company,
which is in these words :

"This agreement, made and entered into this 19th day of April, 1880,
by and between the Western Union Telegraph Company party of the
first part, and the Elizabeth City and Norfolk Telegraph Company
party of the second part, witnesseth :

That whereas, the party of the second part owns or controls a tel-
egraph line of one wire, extending from Portsmouth, Va., to Edenton,
N. C, which is now connected with the offices of the party of the first
part, and operated by it at its offices in Norfolk and Portsmouth ;

Now therefore, for and in consideration of the covenants and agree-
ments herein contained, the parties hereto have mutually agreed as
follows :

First. The party of the first part agrees to furnish office room in its
offices at Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va., and the use of its main battery
at Norfolk, Va., for the wire of the party of the second part extending
from Portsmouth, Va., to Edenton, N. C, and also to operate said wTire
at said Norfolk and Portsmouth offices free of charge to the party of
the second part.

The party of the firtt part further agrees, so long as it may have a
spare conductor in the present cable between Norfolk and Portsmouth,
to allow the party of the second part to continue the use of such spare

616 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

conductor for its wire free of charge, it being understood and agreed
that whenever the party of the first part shall require the use of said
spare conductor, it shall be surrendered by the party of the second part,
which shall either furnish a conductor for its wire between said places
or allow said wire to terminate at Portsmouth, where it shall be operated
by the party of the first part free of charge:

Second. The party of the first part agrees to deliver in regular order
with its own business within the radius of its free delivery limits at
Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va., all messages which may be received over
said wire for delivery at said places, for which service the party of the
second part agrees to pay to the party of the first part three (3) cents
for each message delivered at said places; settlements to be made
monthly.

Each party hereto agrees to pay to the other its regular tariff rates
payable on business to and from points on its lines exchanged at said
offices in Norfolk or Portsmouth, and each party agrees to connect and
exchange business exclusively with the other at Norfolk or Portsmouth
during the term of this agreement.

Third. It is mutually understood and agreed that each of the par-
ties hereto shall respectively assume all responsibility for errors, failures
or delays in the transmission or delivery of messages, when such errors,
failures or delays may be occasioned by the fault of its respective
employees or lines, and that each party hereto shall guarantee the other
against any liability or damage from such cause, arising from the fault
of its own employees or lines.

And it is further agreed, that in case any such liability or damage
shall arise in such manner that it cannot be determined which party is
at fault, then the responsibility and the loss, if any, shall be borne
equally by the respective parties hereto.

Fourth. The provisions of this agreement shall be and continue in
force for and during the term of ten (10) years from the date hereof,
and thereafter until six months written notice shall have been given
by one of the parties hereto of its intention to terminate the same."

In witness whereof, the parties to these presents have hereunto set
their hands and seals the day and year first above written.

THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH CO.,

By Nor vi n Green, President.
[Seal] A. R, Brewer, Secretary.

ELIZABETH CITY AND NORFOLK TELEGRAPH CO.,

By C. Guirkin, Pres'detd.
[Seal] G. W. Cobb, Secretary.

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 01.7

" It is mutually agreed, by and between the Western Union Telegraph
Company and the Elizabeth City and Norfolk Telegraph Company,
parties to the annexed agreement, dated the 19th day of April, 1880,
for exclusive connection and exchange of business with each other, and
for other things therein set forth, that the same shall be and is hereby
renewed and continued in force upon the same terms and conditions as
therein set forth, for the further period of five (5) years from the 19th
day of April, 1890, to the 19th day of April, 1895, and thereafter until
the expiration of six (6) months after written notice shall have been
given, after the close of said term, by either party to the other of an
intention to terminate the same."

In witness whereof, the parties hereto have caused the names of their
proper officers to be hereto subscribed and their corporate seals to be
hereto affixed and attested this 8th day of May, 1890.

[Seal] THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH CO,

(Signed) By John Van Horne, Vice-President.
(Signed) A. R. Brewer, Secretary.

ELIZABETH CITY AND NORFOLK TELEGRAPH CO,

(Signed) By C. Guirkin, President.

(Signed) George W. Cobb, Secretary.

9. That by its contract with the Norfolk and Southern Railroad
Company, the defendant has a continuous line by which messages may
be transmitted from Elizabeth City and Edenton to Winston, and other
points in North Carolina, but which line traverses in part the State of
Virginia, passing through the cities of Richmond and Danville.

This fact is found from the testimony of Mr. Tree.

10. That the telegraphic offices at Centreville, Moyock and Hertford,
on said line, are operated by men in the employment of the railroad
company, and the rate prescribed by the Railroad Commission is
observed.

This fact is found from the testimony of Mr. Tree.

11. The 26th section of the act creating the Railroad Commission
provides: " The said Commissioners are hereby authorized and required
to make, or cause to be made, just and reasonable rates of charges for the
transmission of messages by any telegraph line or lines doing business
in the State."

12. That in pursuance of said section, the Commission on May 6,
1891, made and prescribed the following standard telegraphic rates :

618 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

"On and after June 1, 1801, all telegraphic messages having their
origin and terminating within the State will be charged as follows:

"Ten body words or under 25 cents.

"Over ten words 2 cents for each additional word."

From these facts the Commission concludes:

1. That the office at Elizabeth City, to which the plaintiff applied for
the transmission of a message to Winston, was and is an independent
office, and that the defendant is not responsible for the act of the opera-
tor in refusing to transmit the message as alleged in the complaint.

2. That the telegraphic offices in Edenton and Elizabeth City, and at
other points in North Carolina on the line of the Norfolk and Southern
Railroad, are under the control of the defendant, and that the operators
in said offices, although employed by the said railroad company are the
agents and operators of the defendant, and that it is their duty to
transmit commercial messages, when tendered to them, to points in
North Carolina at the rate prescribed by the Commission.

3. That telegraphic messages transmitted by the defendant over its
said line from Elizabeth City or Edenton or other points in North Car-
olina to points in said State, do not constitute commerce between States,
although traversing another State in the route, and are subject to the
rate prescribed by the Commission. «

Therefore, it is adjudged that the plaintiff is entitled to no recom-
pense from the defendant, but the Commission is of the opinion, and
doth so order and adjudge, that the telegraphic offices at Edenton and
Elizabeth City, and at other points on the Norfolk and Southern Rail-
road in North Carolina, are offices of the defendant, and that said
offices shall transmit commercial messages at the rate prescribed by the
Commission when tendered, to any point in North Carolina.

This order shall take effect on and after the 20th day of August next.

By order of the Board, H. C. Brown, Clerk.

From the judgment in this case the defendant prays an appeal to
the next term of the Superior Court of Wake Counly, which is granted.

complaints, decisions, etc. 619

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Wilcox Bros., Complainants,

v.

Wilmington and Weldon Railway Company.

August 30, 1892.

This was a complaint of overcharge on shipment of brandy from
Statesville to Halifax, N. C, filed July 13, 1892, served on defendant
and answer filed admitting the facts alleged, and refunding the over-
charge.

The case was called for final hearing at a session of the Commission
at Raleigh August 30, 1892, and it appearing that the injury com-
plained of had been redressed, to the satisfaction of complainant, and
that no further action was demanded, the case was dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Ash by & Sons, Complainants,

v.

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway Company.

August 30, 1892.

This was a complaint in regard to the delay in movement of tobacco
from Mount Airy, N. C, to points in Georgia, filed March 18, 1892,
served on defendant and answer filed March 24, 1892, by letter, assur-
ing the Commission that the evil complained of should have attention
and be remedied.

The case was called for final hearing at a session of the Commission
at Raleigh August 30, 1892, and it appearing that the injury com-^
plained of had been redressed, to the satisfaction of complainants, and
that no further action was demanded, the case was dismissed.

620 board of railroad commissioners.

State of North Carolina om the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Aiken, Complainant,

v.

Seaboard Air-Line Railroad Company.

August 30, 1892.

This was a complaint of overcharge on shipment of clocks from
Hendersonville to Lewiston, N. C, filed March 16, 1892, served on
defendant and answer filed April 18, 1892, admitting the facts alleged,
and refunding the overcharge.

The case was called for final hearing at a session of the Commission
at Raleigh August, 30, 1892, and it appearing that the injury com-
plained of had been redressed to the satisfaction of complainant, and
that no further action was demanded, the case was dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Dean, Complainant,

v.

Norfolk and Western Railway Co., Richmond and Danville

Railway Co., and Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway Co.

September 28, 1892.

This complaint was filed May 20, 1892. It was alleged that there
was unreasonable delay in the transportation of freights over the
defendant companies roads leading into Winston. Answers were filed
by the C. F. & Y. V R..R. Co., on June 1, 1892, by the N. & W. R. R.
Co., on June 6 following, and by the R. & D. R. R. Co., on July 17 fol-
lowing.

The case was set for hearing and investigation on September 14, 1892,
and continued to a session of the Commission held at Raleigh on the
28th of September following. The investigation, which was had by the
Commission in the meantime revealed the fact that the delays com-
plained of were not at all on the part of the C. F. & Y. V. R. R. Co.,
and that as to the other defendant companies, they occurred on lines
connecting with them beyond the limits of the State, and not from any
fault or negligence on their part. \

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 621

The case was called for a final hearing on the 28th September, the
oomplainant having had notice thereof, and the facts having been found
by the Commission as set forth, and no further investigation appearing
to be required, the action was dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Lucas, Complainant,

v.

The Western Union Telegraph Company.

September 28, 1892.

This was a complaint filed March 1, 1892, alleging an unreasonable
delay in the delivery of a telegram, by which complainant suffered injury.

The defendant answered on June 21 following, denying that there
was any unreasonable delay in the delivery of the telegram, and set
out many facts in support of said denial.

The case was set for hearing and investigation on September 14, 1892,
and further continued until the 28th of September following, when it
was called for hearing at a session of the Commission at Raleigh. It
appearing that the complainant desired to withdraw the complaint,
without prejudice, in order that he might prosecute his remedy in the
Superior Court of his county, and that no further investigation was
needed, leave was granted to the complainant to withdraw the com-
plaint, and the further consideration of the case dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Hale Bros., Complainants,

v.

Wilmington and Weldon Railway Company.

October 18, 1892.

This was a complaint filed August 30, 1892, alleging overcharge on
shipment of goods consigned to complainant. The defendant answered
October 1 following, promising investigation.

At a session of the Commission, held at Raleigh October 18, 1892,
the case was called for hearing, and it appearing that, since the filing
of the complaint, the defendant had paid the overcharge, and that no
further investigation or relief was demanded, the action was dismissed.

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State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Goforth et al., Complainants,

v.

Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railway Company.

October 18, 1892.

In this case the complainants, who are citizens of McDowell County,
filed a petition before the Commission on the 2d of December, 1891, in
which they asked for the appointment of an agent at Glenwood Station,
on the defendant company's line, in accordance with an agreement
between complainants and defendant company, in which it was agreed
that if the complainants would build a station house, that the defend-
ant would grade and build a side track and keep an agent at said
station.

The defendant answered the petition on December 23 following, in
which it was alleged that complainants had not complied with their
agreement, and that the title to the land on which said station house
had been erected was not good.

Much testimony was heard before the Commission, both for plaintiffs
and defendant, and the Commission continued the case in order to
make a full investigation.

At a session of the Commission held at Raleigh on October 18, 1892,
the case was called for final hearing, and it appearing that the relief
sought had been granted by the defendant, and that no further inves-
tigation was required, the action was dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Board of Commissioners of Gastonia, Complainant,

v.
The Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

October 18, 1892.

This was a petition for a freight and passenger depot at Gastonia on
the defendant's line, filed by complainants on the 13th of February, 1892.

The defendant filed its answer on July 20 following, promising to
grant the relief demanded

At a session of the Commission held at Raleigh, October 18, 1892,
the case was called for final hearing, and it appearing that the relief
asked had been granted by the defendant, the action was dismissed.

complaints, decisions, etc. 623

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Sugg, Complainant,

v.

Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad Company.

October 19, 1892.

This was a complaint filed September 27, 1892, alleging that complain-
ant George W. Sugg, had purchased a ticket from LaGrange to Golds-
boro and return for sixty-five cents on the 22d September; that he did
not return on that day, but on the next; that the conductor would not
recognize the ticket, but made him pay sixty-five cents in cash for a
second-class fare.

The complainant demanded for relief, that the defendant be required
to redeem the unused part of said ticket.

The complaint was answered on the 5th of October following, alleging
that the said ticket was limited to the day on which it was issued, but
expressing a willingness to refund the unused part of the same as
demanded by complainant, in accordance with laws of North Carolina
1891, chapter 290.

The case was called for hearing at a session of the Commission at
Raleigh on October 19, 1892, and it appearing that no further relief
was demanded and no further investigation required, it was ordered by
the Commission that the action be dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Tyson, Complainant,

v.

Richmond and Danville Railway Company.

October 18, 1892.

This was a complaint of an overcharge on shipment to complainant,
filed August 1, 1892. The defendant answered August 3 following,
promising investigation.

The case was continued to a session of the Commission at Raleigh
October 18, 1892, when it was called for final hearing, and it appearing
that the overcharge had been refunded, and no further investigation
required, the action was dismissed.

624 board of railroad commissioners.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Jones, Complainant,

v.

Carolina Central Railway Company.

This was a complaint, filed September 27, 1892, complaining of dis-
crimination in favor of Wilmington and against Newton, the place of
business of the complainant. The rates complained of are on goods
transported from Nashville, Tennessee, to points in North Carolina.

Upon examination of defendant's Freight Tariff Sheet, No. 8, filed
as an exhibit and made a part of the complaint, it appears that no
facts are shown to bring this case within the jurisdiction of the Com-
mission, and at a session of the Commission at Raleigh, November 12,
1892, it was adjudged that the action be dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Sass, Complainant,

v.

Atlantic and North Carolina Railway Company.

October 19, 1392.

In this action the complainant filed his complaint on the 14th of
September, 1892, in which he alleged that on the 10th of June, 1892,
he had purchased a bill of shoes in New York, to be delivered to him
in Beaufort, North Carolina, via Old Dominion Steamship Company
and the defendant's line ; that said articles did not arrive at their des-
tination until July 11 following; and by reason of such delay, the
complainant was damaged and greatly inconvenienced in his business.
The complainant demanded an investigation and relief.

On the 9th of October, 1892, the defendant answered, alleging that
the delay was caused while complainant's articles were in the hands
of the Old Dominion Steamship Company, and that there was no
unreasonable delay on the part of the defendant company in forward-
ing and delivering the articles mentioned.

The case was called for hearing at a session of the Commission at
Raleigh October 19, 1892, and it appearing to the Commission that
since the commencement of this action, the complainant and defend-
ant have compromised and settled the same, and that no further inves-
tigation is demanded, it was adjudged that the action be dismissed.

complaints, decisions, etc. 625

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Morrison & Reinhardt, Complainants,

v.
Carolina Central Railway Company.

November 12, 1892.

This was a complaint filed September 15, 1892, alleging a discrimi-
nation in freight rates against the town of Stanley Creek, the place of
business of the complainant, that the rate charged from Charlotte to
Stanley Creek was seventeen cents per hundred; from Charlotte to
Mount Holly, five miles further, was eight cents; from Charlotte to
Lincolnton, thirty-four miles, that the rate was the same as to Stanley
Creek, although the distance was sixteen miles greater.

The complaint was served on defendant and answer filed October
27, 1892, admitting the facts alleged, and promptly correcting the
schedule.

The case was called for final hearing at a session of the Commission
at Raleigh November 12, 1892, and it appearing that the relief
demanded had been granted, and no further investigation needed, the
action was dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Sunbury Alliance, Complainant,

v.

Suffolk and Carolina Railway Company.

November 11, 1892.

The plaintiffs, who are members of the Sunbury Alliance and citi-
zens of Gates County, filed their complaint on the 25th of May, 1892,
complaining that the defendant company charged extortionate rates
for the transportation of freight over its road from the town of Suffolk,
Virginia, to Montreal, on the Chowan river, in North Carolina; that it
violated the law in charging as much for carrying freight from Sun-
bury to Suffolk as from Montreal, although the distance from the latter
was seventeen miles less; that it refused to give to its patrons through
rates; that it failed to establish connections with other roads running
into Suffolk, thereby subjecting complainants to inconvenience and loss.

The complaint was served on defendant May 25, 1892, and answer
filed May 30 thereafter, denying the allegations of the complaint and
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626 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

furnishing, as a part of the answer, its rates and connections and its
schedule for passenger travel. The answer and exhibits were furnished
to the complainants for reply and for further investigation.

The case was called for a final hearing at a session of the Commis-
sion at Raleigh November 11, 1892, and it appearing that the Commis-
sion had no jurisdiction of the subject-matter of the complaint, and
that no reference thereof to the Interstate Commission was demandtd,
the action w7as dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

s\

ocott, Complainant,

v.
Atlantic and Danville Railway Company.

November 11, 1892.

The plaintiff filed his complaint on the 2d day of March, 1892, in
which he complained of an extortionate charge for the transportation
of hay by the defendant company from Staunton, Va., to Semora, N. C.

The complaint was served on the defendant company with request to
investigate and report to the Commission; and if any overcharge
appeared, to refund the same to the complainant.

On April 26 following defendant answered, showing that the ship-
ment of hay was less than a car load, and that, the defendant had
made no overcharge. Upon an examination and investigation by the
Commission, it appeared that no extortionate charge had been made
hj the defendant, calling for further inquiry and report to the Inter-
state Commission; therefore, at a session of the Commission at Raleigh,
November 11, 1892, it appearing that the Commission had no jurisdic-
tion of the subject-matter of the complaint, the action was dismissed.

Stath: of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Gully, Complainant,

v.

Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

November 11, 1892.

The plaintiff filed his complaint on July 15, 1892, in which he
alleged that he was required by the defendant's agent at Raleigh to

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 627

pay $1.40 for the storage of four trunks in defendant's baggage-room.
from Saturday evening July 20, 1892, 6 o'clock p. m., until Monday
morning 8 : 40 o'clock a. m., the agent at the time notifying him of an
order of the defendant charging storage on baggage, after twenty-four
hours stay in the baggage room; that he was not aware of this order
when he allowed his baggage to remain in defendant's baggage-room.
The plaintiff complained of the charge as extortion, and demanded
relief.

The complaint was served and defendant answered July 19 follow-
ing, alleging that its order went into effect on the 1st July, 1892, charg-
ing twenty-five cents per day for twenty-four hours and ten cents for
each day thereafter, and that the same was reasonable, and asked that
the same be approved.

The case was called for final hearing at a session of the Commission
at Raleigh November 11, 1892. Upon examination of the record and
investigation, it appeared that the order of the defendant was reason-
able, and the same was approved. It further appearing that the order
was in effVct at the time mentioned in the complaint, it appeared that
no injustice had been done the plaintiff; therefore, it was adjudged
that the action be dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Burk Tanning Company, Complainant,

v.

Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

November 11, 1892.

This was complaint of an overcharge in transportation of freight,
filed March 3, 1892. On March 16 following the complaint was served
on defendant with request to refund the overcharge.

The defendant promptly complied with this request, and at a session
of the Commission at Raleigh November 11, 1892, no further relief
being demanded, the case was dismissed.

628 board of railroad commissioners.

State oe North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Bolling, Complainant,

v.

Richmond and Danville Railroad Company

November 11, 1892.

This was a complaint filed November 6, 1892, alleging damage on
the part of the defendant for failure to deliver in good order articles
mentioned in the complaint, which the plaintiff had delivered to the
defendant to be transported from Asheville to Raleigh.

The complaint was served on defendant and answer filed November
20 following, promising to investigate the claim, and to pay whatever
should be found reasonable.

The case was called for final hearing at a session of the Commission
at Raleigh November 11, 1892, and it appearing that the grievance
had been redressed to the satisfaction of the plaintiff, the action was
dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Vernon, Complainant,

v.

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad Company.

November 11, 1892.

This was a complaint filed March 19, 1892, for damages to the com-
plainant on the 3d November, 1890, by killing three cows belonging to
complainant.

A copy of the complaint was served on the defendant March 23,
1892, with request to investigate and report facts to the Commission,
and also to make all proper redress. Defendant answered on March
28 following, promising investigation and report, and soon thereafter
forwarded statement of its attorney, George M. Rose, Esq., from which
it appeared that complainant had brought action before a Magistrate
and an appeal to Superior Court of Pender County, at September
Term, 1891 ; the same had been dismissed.

The Commission at once advised the complainant that it had no
jurisdiction to give redress in a case like the one presented by him,
unless by the consent of both plaintiff and defendant expressed in

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 629

writing. The case was continued for further hearing, in case such con-
sent should be given.

At a session of the Commission at Raleigh on November 11, 1892, it
was called for final hearing, and it appearing that the Commission had
no jurisdiction of the subject-matter of the complaint, it was dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Newell, Complainant,

v.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

November 11, 1892.

This was a petition filed April 4, 1892, asking for a depot building at
Newell, on the defendant's line of road.

The petition was served on defendant and answers filed April 6 and
June 18 following, promising to grant the relief asked, in compliance
with the advice of the Commission.

At a session of the Commission at Raleigh November 11, 1892, it
appearing that the relief asked in the petition had been granted by the
defendant, and no further investigation needed, the action wras dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Citizens of Elmwood, Complainants,

v.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

November 12, 1892.

This was a petition filed October 8, 1892, for a depot building at Elm-
wTood, on the line of defendant's road.

The petition was served on defendant October 25 following, and the
defendant promptly complied with the demand of the petition.

The case was called for hearing at a session of the Commission at
Raleigh November 12, 1892, and it appearing that the relief asked had
been granted, the action was dismissed.

630 board of railroad commissioners.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Abernathy, Complainant,

v.

The Southern Express Company.

November 22, 1892.

This complaint filed November 16, 1892, alleging overcharge on pack-
age weighing less than five pounds, shipped to complainant from New
London to his place of business at Rutherford College, in Burke county.

The complaint was served on defendant, and investigation revealed
the fact that defendant's agent had mistaken the figures on the bill of
lading, and the overcharge was promptly refunded to the complainant,

At a session of the Commission at Raleigh November 22, 1892, |the
case was called for final hearing, and it appearing that the relief
demanded had been granted, and that no further investigatioiijwas
required, the action was dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Caldcleugh & Bro., Complainant,

v.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

November 11, 1892.

The plaintiff filed his complaint August 9, 1892, for an overcharge
in transporting four hogsheads of earthenware over defendant's line
from Richmond, Virginia, to Greensboro, N. C. The freight was first
consigned to complainant from East Liverpool, Ohio, and was for-
warded via Richmond, Virginia, over defendant's line.

The complaint was served and answers filed August 17 and Septem-
ber 8, in which defendant furnished the Commission a full statement
of rates over its own and connecting lines, and gave a thorough inves-
tigation of the alleged overcharge, waiving all question of the jurisdic-
tion of the Commission.

The case was called for final hearing at a session of the Commission
at Raleigh, November 11, 1892, and it appearing that the charges were
reasonable and in conformity to the rates fixed, and that no injustice
had been done to the complainant, and no further investigation
demanded, the action was dismissed.

complaints, decisions, etc. 631

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

West, Complainant,

v.

Tele Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

November 11, 1892.

This was a petition filed February 9, 1892, against the defendant
company asking that " Steam Riding Galleries " be classed as machinery
and put in the 5th class.

The petition was served on the defendant at once, with the opinion of
the Commission that the classification should be corrected as demanded
in the petition.

On March 11 following, the defendant complied with the advice of
the Commission, and forwarded its Exception Sheet No. 25, placing
"Steam Riding Galleries," C. L. 20,000 pounds minimum, in 5th class.

The case was called for final hearing at a session of the Commission
at Raleigh, November 11, 1892, and it appearing that no further inves-
tigation was needed and no further relief asked, was dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Atkinson, Complainant,

v.

Southern Express Company.

November 11, 1892.

The petitioner filed his complaint March 26, 1892, complaining of an
overcharge in transportation of package by the defendant.

The complaint was served on the defendant March 28 following.
The defendant answered April 10, admitting overcharge and saying
that the same was caused by error of its clerk at Asheville. The
defendant promptly refunded the overcharge.

The case was called for final hearing at a session of the Commission
at Raleigh, November 11, 1892, and it appearing that no further relief
was demanded, the action was dismissed.

632 board of railroad commissioners.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Commissioners of the Town of Newton, Complainants,

v.
The Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.

November 22. 1892.

This complaint was filed January 12, 1892. The complainants,
W. B. Gaither and T. M. Warlick, who are commissioners of the town
of Newton, allege: That the defendant company has changed the line
of its road through said town, and removed its station to a greater dis-
tance from the centre of businesss, thereby causing inconvenience and
loss to the business men and business interests of said town

The relief demanded is that the defendant be required to restore the
line of its road and to place its station thereon in such way as to con-
form more nearly to the interests of the people of said town.

The subject-matter of the complaint was brought to the attention of
the defendant through its general agent, A. B. Andrews, and assur-
ances were given that the relief asked should be afforded.

The case was continued for further investigation, and such order as
might seem right and just.

At a session of the Commission held at Raleigh November 22, 1892,
it appearing that the defendant has complied with the demands of the
complainants and has discharged its duty in the premises, and no fur-
ther investigation being demanded, the case was dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Bradshaw & Co , Complainants,

v.
Southern Express Company.

November 22, 1892.

This was a complaint of overcharge on package from Moncure to
Halifax, N. C, filed September 30, 1892, served on defendant and
answerfiled October 24, 1892, admitting the facts alleged and promptly
refunding the overcharge.

The case was called for final hearing at a session of the Commission
at Raleigh November 22, 1892, and it appearing that the injury com-
plained of had been redressed to the satisfaction of the complainants,
and that no further action was demanded, the case was dismissed.

complaints, decisions, etc. g33

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Coffield, Complainant,

v.

Albemarle and Raleigh Railroad Company.

November 22, 1892.

This petition was filed December 20, 1891, asking for depot accom-
modations between Williamston and Taiboroon the defendant's line of
road.

The complaint was served and answer filed January 2, 1892. in which
the defendant alleged that its depot accommodations between Williams-
ton and Tarboro were as good and sufficient as the revenues of the
company would justify, or the business of the company demanded. The
defendant also male allegations as to its financial condition and
demands upon it, in order to show that it had done all that could rea-
sonably be required of it for the convenience and comfort of its patrons.

Two of the Commissioners visited the defendant's line of road, and
heard testimony bearing upon the questions raised by the pleadings.

At a session of the Commission held at Raleigh January 26, 189?,
the following order was made and served upon the defendant through
its general manager, J. R. Kenly, Esq.:

"Complaint and answer having been filed in regard to the want of
proper depot accommodations on the Albemarle and Raleigh road, to
satisfy themselves, the Commissioners made an examination of the
same. They found an extensive territory entirely without passenger
accommodations, and nearly the same can he said about the arrange-
ments for the protection of freight.

" Agreeable to section 20 of the act creating the Commission, it is
directed that reasonable accommodations for freight and passengers
shall be erected at Everett's, and that the warehouse now used as a
wood house at Bethel be properly fitted up, and a comfortable passen-
ger room be established."

At the same time the Commission made and served on the defendant
the following order through its said general manager : " Complaint has
been filed as to passenger accommodations at Taiboro. The Commis
sioners inspected the waiting-rooms in the brick depot. One room was
comparatively comfortable, but the other was abandoned for passenger
service and used for storage. Their location was unsuited for the purpose
intended. The shed erected gives but little protection to pa sengers

634 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

from rain and cold. In view of these facts, it is oidered that neat and
comfortable passenger accomnv dations be afforded, with separate apart-
ments for white and black."

On the 28th of January following, the defendant, through its said agent,
informed the Commission by letter that said orders should be complied
with. The case was continued for further orders, until a session at
Raleigh, May 21, when a communication was addressed to defendant,
calling attention to said orders and promise of compliance therewith,
at the same time informing defendant that the Commission was advised
of its failure to comply with the same, and asking, if this information
was true, why defendant had failed to comply with said orders.

The defendant again promised a prompt compliance.

At a session of the Commission at Raleigh July 6, 1892, the follow-
ing order was made and served on the defendant through the said agent :
"The complaints made to the Commission are such that your attention
is called to the order heretofore made on January 26 last, in case of
Coffield v. Albemarle and Raleigh Railroad Company, and you are noti-
fied to comply with the same by giving the accommodations therein set
forth at Bethel's and Everett's without further delay, that is to say
within sixty days from the date hereof, or the Commission will be reluc-
tantly compelled to take legal proceedings to enforce the execution
of this order."

Very soon after the rendition of this order, the Commission was
assured that work had begun in compliance therewith.

At a session of the Commission at Raleigh November 22, 1892, it
appearing that the relief demanded had been granted by the defendant,
that the orders of the Commission had been complied with, and that
no further investigation was now demanded, the case was dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Wright, Complainant,

v.

Carolina Central Railway Company.

December 6, 1892.

The complaint in this case was filed on the 25th September, 1892, in
which the plaintiff alleged that he was a passenger on defendant's road,
from Cameron to Hamlet, on the 14th September, 1892; that before

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 635

going on the car at Cameron, the defendant's agent told him that the
train was behind the schedule time; that he had gone off about one
hundred yards from the station when he heard the whistle of the
approaching train; that he ran to the station, reaching there as the
train came in sight, and asked for a ticket; that the agent said he could
not sell him one, and he went on board without a ticket; that the con-
ductor charged him the excess allowed for failure to buy a ticket; and
he paid the same, under protest. The complainant asked that the
defendant company be required to make recompense by refunding the
excess charged, and that this violation of the rules of the Commission
be investigated.

The third general rule governing proceedings before the Commission
provides that "all petitions and complaints made before the Commis-
sion for redress of alleged grievances, must plainly and distinctly set
forth the grounds of complaint, the items being numbered and objec-
tions set forth in writing."

The second rule, governing the transportation of passengers, provides
that " no more than the schedule of passenger rates shall be charged
where the ticket office, at any station, shall not have been open for a
reasonable time before the departure from a station of the train upon
which the passenger intends to be transported."

The seventh rule provides: "When, in consequence of the uncertain
time of arrival or departure of a delayed train, it is impracticable for
tickets to be purchased, no more than the regular standard passenger
tariff shall be charged."

The complaint did not set forth the facts with sufficient clearness to
present a violation of those two last-named rules.

On the 5th of October, 1892, the Commission addressed a communi-
cation to the complainant, enclosing a form for presenting his com-
plaint, requesting him to comply with the said rule governing proceed-
ings before the Commission, if he desired further investigation; and
on the 25th of November following called his attention to this former
communication. No answer was received to either of these communi-
cation?.

At a session of the Commission, held at Raleigh on the 7th of
December, 1892, the case was called for hearing, and it appearing that
the complaint did not set forth facts showing a violation of the rules
prescribed by the Commission, or call for further investigation, it was
adjudged that the complaint be dismissed.

636 board of railroad c mmissioners.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Harrison & Co., Compliinards,

v.
Southern Express Company.

December 7, 1892.

The complaint in this case, filed Sep' ember 4, 1892, set forth that
complainant called on defendant at the City of Charlotte, North Caro-
lina, and asked for rates of charges on merchandise from New York to
Charlotte, and that defendant refused to give the information.

The Commission addressed the following communication to com-
plainant: "The Railroad Commission are authorized and required to
make a schedule of rates for all companies doing business within the
State, and all such schedules are required to be posted in a conspicuous
place at the respective places of such companies for the information of
the public. It appears from your letter that you are seeking informa-
tion as to rates on merchandise coming from beyond the State. This is
a matter of interstate commerce, over which the Commission has no
jurisdiction. If your letter had stated that you were seeking informa-
tion as to rates on merchandise within the limits of the State, and that
there was no such schedule of such rates posted in the office of the
Southern Express Company, then you would have stated a case over
which the Commission has jurisdiction. If you have any furiher
information to give or complaint to make, please advise the Commiss on."

At a session of the Commission held at Raleigh, December 7, 1892,
the case was called for hearing and it appearing that no further com-
plaint had been made or information given, and it further appearing
that the defendant had not violated the rule prescribed by the Com-
mission requiring that schedules be posted for informa'ion of the pub-
lic, the case was dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of The Railroad

Commissioners,

Wade & Son, Complainants,

v.
Seaboard Air-Line System.

December 7, 1892.

This was a complaint filed December 1, 1892, of overcharge in trans-
porting a car of lumber for complainants, from Aberdeen, N. C, to a
point in Pennsylvania, under a given rate.

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC. 037

The Commission addressed a communication to the complainant,
enclosing blank form for complaint, asking a clear statement of facts,
and advising, that while the subject-matter was interstate, the Commis-
sion might have the grievance redressed.

At a session of the Commission held at Raleigh, December 7, 1892
the case was called for hearing, and it appearing from letter filed in the
case by the complainants that defendant had redressed the injury com-
plained of, and that no further investigation is demanded, it was
adjudged that the action be dismissed.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Justice & Justice, Complainants,

v.

Carolina Central Railroad Company and Charleston, Cincinnati

and Chicago Railroad Company.

December 7, 1892.

Complaint filed July 6, 1892, alleging that defendant companies dis-
criminated against the town of Rutherfordton, by failing to run any
passenger trains to said town, while the defendant, the C, C. & C. R. R.
Co., ran its passenger from the South to Blacksburg, and then only a
mixed train from Blacksburg to Marion via Rutherfordton; while the
defendant, the C. C. R. R. Co., ran its passenger trains from Wilming-
ton to Shelby, and then only ran a mixed train from Shelby to Ruther-
fordton. The complainants, who are citizens of Rutherfordton, asked
relief against this alleged discrimination.

This complaint was served on defendants and answer filed on July
12 following, for the C. C. R. R Co , by General Manager J. C. Winder,
and for the C, C. & C. R. R. Co., by A. Tripp, Superintendent, and in
both of which answers the defendants alleged that they were giving
the best passenger service that the business of the Rutherfordton road
would allow, without serious loss to them.

The case was assigned for hearing on the 14th September, 1892, at
Raleigh, and then continued for further investigation.

At a session of the Commission at Raleigh, December 7, 1892, it was
called for final hearing, and it appearing from statement made to the
Commission by one of the complainants, that the discrimination com-
plained of had been remedied to the satisfaction of the complainants,
and that no further relief was demanded, the case was dismissed.

638 board of railroad commissioners.

State of North Carolina on the Relation of the Railroad

Commissioners,

Totten & Pool, Complainants,

v.

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway Company.

December 7, 1892.

DECISION OF THE COMMISSION.

The plaintiffs, R. A. Totten and E. Pool, who are doing a mercantile
business at Mount Airy, North Carolina, under the firm name of Tot-
ten & Pool, filed a complaint on the 30th of September, 1892, in which
they alleged that on the 12th day of September, 1892, Sayers & Sco-
ville, of Cincinnati, Ohio, consigned to plaintiffs a hearse, delivering
the same to the agent of the L. & N. R. R. Company, at said city, and
receiving a bill of lading as follows:

" Cincinnati, Ohio, September 12, 1892.

Received from Sayers & Scoville (by the L. & N. Railroad), marked
[N. O] Totten & Pool, Mount Airy, N. O; our rate of freight to Mount
Airy is $1.03 cents per 100 pounds. Articles — one hearse, boxed and
covered; one pole and crate, wrapped, weight 1,200 pounds, O. R.
Released. I. C. McCourt, Agent."

Value $15.

That plaintiffs, on September 24 following, presented to the agent of
defendant, at Mount Airy, the said bill of lading and the freight bill,
as herein expressed, to the defendant, viz., $12.36, and defendant refused
to deliver the hearse to plaintiffs unless plaintiffs paid the sum of $3.09
per one hundred pounds, or $37.08, in violation of law. The complaint,
which was not final, was served on defendant October 15 following, and
answer filed on the 18tb. In its answer, defendant denied the jurisdic-
tion of the Commission, because it. appeared that the rate charged, and
of which complaint had been ma<le, was on merchandise coming from
beyond the limits of the State.

The answer abo alleged that the rate charged and demanded of the
plaintiffs by the defendant was a proper charge, and one that had been
passed upon and approved by the Interstate Commission; that it was
so charged in the manifest, which was delivered to the defendant at
Greensboro, when the articles mentioned first came into the hands of
the defendant for transportation to Mount Airy; that the agent of -the

639

L. & N. R. R. Company had no authoiity to bind the defendant by
naming a rate other than that allowed by law, and that if said rate
was guaranteed by said L. & N. R. R. Company, the claim of the plain-
tiffs is against that corporation as upon a special contract, and not upon
the delivering road which holds said property under the manifest given
to it by the Richmond and Danville Railroad, and in accordance with
which it can only be delivered by the defendant company. It was
admitted that on or about the 24th September the plaintiff presented
to defendant's agent at Mount Airy a bill of lading in which a rate was
named at $1.03, as alleged in the complaint. The case was assigned
for hearing at Raleigh October 18, 1892, and then continued to a ses-
sion of the Commission on December 6 following, when George M.
Rose, Esq., appeared as counsel for defendant; no counsel appearing
for plaintiff.

Without passing upon the question of jurisdiction, upon the facts
admitted it does not appear that the defendant has violated the tariff
prescribed by the Commission, or section 14 of the act creating the
Commission, which is as follows: "That all railroad companies in this
State shall, on demand, issue duplicate freight receipts to shippers, in
which shall be stated the class or classes of freight shipped, the freight
charges over the road giving the receipt, and so far as practicable, shall
state the freight charges over the roads that carry such freight. When the
consignor presents the railroad receipt to the agent of the railroad that
delivers such freight, such agent shall deliver the articles shipped upon
payment of the rate charged for the class of freight mentioned in the
receipt."

When the article shipped in this case was delivered to the defendant's
road at Greensboro, a manifest was also delivered to defendant's agent,
showing the class in which said article belonged, and the charges for
transportation according to said classification. Upon examination,
these are found to be correct, and these are the charges which the
defendant required the plaintiff to pay before delivering the article
when it reached its destination at Mt. Airy

The evil to be remedied by our s'atute is very clear. The shipper
can demand of the carrier a duplicate receipt showing the class of
freight shipped and the charges over the road giving the leceipt. If
there are other connecting roads over which the freight is to p^s<, then
the initial carrier will also state, as far as practical) e, the charges over
said road. The shipper can then forward the rec ipt to his consignee,
who can demand that the freight be delivered to him at i s destination.

640 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

by presenting his receipt to the agent of the road that brings the freight
to its destination, and by paying to said agent the rate charged for the
class of freight mentioned in the receipt.

By availing themselves of this provision, the shipper and consignee
can prevent any illegal charge, or any deception on the part of the car-
rier. But the statute does not give to the initial carrier the right to
bind the connecting carriers. It is only required to state, as far as prac-
ticable, the rates charged by them. They may be allowed to have a. suf-
ficient tariff.

The carrier that delivers the freight violates the statute when it
refuses to deliver upon presentation of receipt and payment of rates
charged according to the classification. No such violation appears in
this case. On the contrary, it appears that the charges demanded by
the defendant conformed to* the rate allowed for the class to which the
article shipped belonged.

The difficulty in this case has arisen from the fact that the initial
carrier has made a special contract with the plaintiff, which the defend-
ant did not authorize or guarantee, and which is in no way binding on
the defendant, but if the plaintiffs had shown that there existed, at the
time of the special contract, an agreement between the defendant com-
pany and the L. and N. Railroad Company, that the former company
would protect any rate guaranteed by the latter, then, in that case, it
would have been the duty of the defendant to deliver the freight to
plaintiffs, upon the payment of the charges named in the receipt given
them by the L. and N. Railroad Company.

The remedy of the plaintiffs is against the initial carrier, the L. and
N. Railroad Company, as upon a special contract to recover the excess
paid by them. Manufacturing Co. v. R. R. Co., 106 N. C, 207.

The defendant has violated no rule or regulation of the Commission,
or any provision of the act. This case is dismissed.

By the Board, H. C. Brown, Clerk.

RICHMOND AND DANVILLE SYSTEM.

6*41

[REPORTS OF RAILROAD COMPANIES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 536.]

RICHMOND AND DANVILLE SYSTEM.

Lines controlled by lease, ownership and otherwise, operated in North Carolina.

Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line

Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio

Asheville and Spartanburg

Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta

Chester and Lenoir (narrow-gauge)

Danville and Western

High Point, Randleman, Ashboroand Southern.

Milton and Sutherlin

North Carolina

North Carolina Midland

Northwestern North Carolina

Oxford and Clarksville

Oxford and Henderson

Piedmont

State University

Statesville and Western

Western North Carolina

Yadkin

Main Line.

43.13
44.91
41.83
11.50
62.82
.81
27.70
.27

223
20.11

100.14
49.43
13

42.49
10.20
20.36

307
41.15

For Statement of

Earnings, Etc.,

See Page 243

" 522

" " 257
" 272

" 283
" 294

" 301

" 314

" 336

" 325

" 318

" 358

" 368

" 382

Total . 1,065.25

Total length of all main lines Richmond and Danville System in North Carolina, 1,065.25 miles.

OFFICERS.

Title.

Receivers

Agent for Receivers

President

Second Vice-President

Treasurer

Assistant Treasurer

General Manager

Traffic Manager

General Freight Agent

General Passenger Agent

Auditor

Superintendent N. C. Division

Gen'l Superintends S. C. Division.

Name.

Location of Office.

F. W. Huidekoper and R. Foster__

A. B. Andrews

John H. Inman

A. B. Andrews

J. W. Hall

Washington, D. C.

Raleigh, N. C.

New York.

Raleigh, N. C.

Washington, D. C.

W. H. Marbury j Washington, D. C.

W. H. Green Washiugton, D. C.

Sol. Haas Washington, D. C.

J. H. Drake Richmond, Va.

W. A. Turk ! Washington, D. C.

M. C. Figg __.
E. Berkley—
V. E. McBee.

Washington, D. C.
Greensboro, N. C.
Columbia, S. C,

41

642 BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PIEDMONT RAILROAD.

HISTORY.

Piedmont Railroad, chartered in States of North Carolina and Virginia in March, 1862. Road
leased to and virtually owned by the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company. Leased to
the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company for a term of eighty-six years from February
20, 1874.

This company was chartered by an ordinance of the State Convention, ratified 8th day of
February, 1862, which was amended by an Act of the Assembly, ratified 1st day of February, 1866.

This company was chartered for the purpose of constructing a railroad from the North Caro-
lina Railroad to the Richmond and Danville Railroad in Virginia, by the most direct and prac-
ticable route, with a capital stock of $1,500,000, divided into shares of $100 each.

OFFICERS.

Same as those of Richmond and Danville System.

PROPERTY OPERATED.

Piedmont Railroad, from Danville (Virginia) to Greensboro (North Carolina), 48.4 miles.

PROPERTY LEASED.

Piedmont Railroad, from Danville (Virginia) to Greensboro (North Carolina), 48.4 miles.

The Piedmont Railroad Company, under date of February 20, 1872, granted, leased and deliv-
ered to the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company its entire road, with rolling stock, mate-
rials and equipment of every description, for full term of seven years from that date, to hold
the same as fully and completely and to the same extent, and in all respects, as if vested in and
held by the Danville Railroad Company; Richmond and Danville Railroad Company to pay
annual rental of $60,000 in semi-annual installments on the 20th days of August and February
in each year. Said deed of lease contained clause which subjected it at any time to modifica-
tion or rescission by mutual agreement of the two companies. Said companies modified said
lease; the Piedmont Railroad Company granting the Richmond and Danville Railroad Com-
pany right to use its property, rights and franchises for a term of eight3r-six years from and after
the 20th day of February, 1874, Richmond and Danville Railroad Company to keep the property
in same good condition as at present. If Danville Company defaults in payment of rental for
one year, Piedmont Company shall have the right to terminate agreement at end of sixty days.
When lease was made as a deed of trust on property and works of the Piedmont Railroad Com-
pany, the Danville Company agreed to secure said bonds to prevent sale of property under fore-
closure ; the Danville Company agreeing to buy the bonds and hold the same for its protection.
Danville Company has a right to transfer and assign this lease.

PIEDMONT RAILROAD.

643

FUNDED DEBT.
MORTGAGE BONDS, MISCELLANEOUS OBLIGATIONS AND INCOME BONDS.

Class of Bond or Obligation.

First mortgage __

Second mortgage

Grand total

Time.

i°i

1900
1900

Amount of

Authorized

Issue.

Amount

Issued.

Amount
Outstanding.

1928 $ 500,000 00 ! 500,000 00 $ 500,000 00
1928 500,000 00 j 500,000 00 ' 500,000 00

$ 1,000,000 00 $ 1,000,000 00 I $ 1,000,000 00

Class of Bond or obligation.

First mortgage __

Second mortgage

Grand total

Interest.

Rate
per

Cent.

When Payable,

April and Oct.
April and Oct.

Amount

Accrued

During Year.

$ 30,000 00

30,000 00

$ 60,000 00

Amount

Paid

During Year.

$ 30,000 00

30,000 00

$ 60,000 00

RECAPITULATION OF FUNDED DEBT.

Class of debt Mortgage bonds.

Amount issued $ 1,000,000 00

Amount outstanding 1,000,000 00

Amount of interest accrued during year 60,000 00

Amount of interest paid during year 63,000 00

Capital stock 1 ,"00,000 00

Funded debt 1,000,000 00

644

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OF ROAD OPERATED.

Line in Use.

Line Rep-
resented
by Capital

Stock.
Main Line

Total

Mileage

Operated.

Rails.

Iron.

Steel.

Miles of single track

Miles of yard track and sidings

48.40

7.98

48.40

7.98

48.40

6.72

1.26

Total mileage operated (all tracks) __

56.38

56.38

6.72

49.66

MILEAGE BY

STATES.

Line Rep-
resented
by Capital

Stock.
Main L'ne.

Total
Mileage

Rails.

Trackage
Rights.

Steel.

5.91
42.49

5.91
42.29

5.91

North Carolina _ -_ _____

42.29

48.40

48.40

48 40

MILEAGE 0^

VNED.

5.91
42.49

5.91
42.29

5.91

North Carolina _ _____

42.29

Total mileage owned (single track). _ _ _ _

48.40

48.40

48.40

NORFOLK AND WESTEBN RAILROAD COMPANY. 64i

NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY.

North Carolina Divisions :
Winston-Salem, N. C, to Roanoke, Va., 45.75 miles in North Carolina.
Durham, N. C, to Lynchburg, Va., 41. (>9 miles in North Carolina.

HISTORY.

The Lynchburg and Durham Railroad Company was organized under the laws of the States
of North Carolina and Virginia, Acts February, 1887. The road succeeded to the rights of the
Lynchburg, Halifax and North Carolina, the Roxboro, and the Durham and Roxboro Railroad
Companies. Road completed from Lynchburg to Rustburg in 1888; to South Boston, Va., in
1889, and to Durham September, 15, 1890.

Leased January, 1892, to the Norfolk and Western Railroad Company.

The Roanoke and Southern Railway Company was organized under laws of the States of
North Carolina and Virginia, June 18, 1887, and succeeded to the rights of the Roanoke and
Southern in North Carolina, and the Roanoke and Southern in Virginia.

The Roanoke and Southern Railway was constructed by the Virginia and North Carolina Con-
struction Company, which company receives and still owns all the bonds and stocks issued.
Equipment is furnished by the Virginia and North Carolina Construction Company.

This company was chartered by Act of the Assembly, ratified the 23d day of February, 1887,
for the purpose of constructing a railroad and telegraph line from some point on the line of the
States of North Carolina and Virginia, in the county of Rockingham, through the counties of
Rockingham, Guilford, Stokes, Forsyth, Davidson, Davie, Iredell, Rowan, Catawba, Lincoln
Mecklenburg, Gaston and Cleveland, or through any parts of either of said counties to the South
Carolina line.

OFFICERS.

Title. Name. Location of Office.

L (

President ' F. J. Kimball Philadelphia, Pa.

Vice-President Charles G.Eddy Roanoke, Va.

Assistant to Vice-President William C. Bullitt. Philadelphia, Pa.

Assistant to Vice-President Charles H. Mellon Philadelphia, Pa.

Secretary \ A. J.Hemphill Philadelphia, Pa.

Treasurer ; William G. MacDowell Philadelphia, Pa.

General Solicitor , Joseph I. Doran Philadelphia, Pa.

Comptroller M. C Jameson . Philadelphia, Pa.

Auditor Joseph W. Coxe Roanoke, Va.

Vice-President and Gen. Manager,- Joseph H. Sands Roanoke, Va.

General Superintendent D. W. Flickivir, Eastern Division,1 Roanoke, Va.

General Superintendent A. C. Hippy, Western Division Roanoke, Va.

Division Superintendent Theo. Low, Durham Division ! Lynchburg, Va.

Division Superintendent D.H.Barger, Winston-Salem Div., Winston-Salem, N. C.

Freight Agent '' T. S. Davant Roanoke, Va.

General Passenger Agent W. B. Bevill— Roanoke, Va.

646

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

PROPERTY OPERATED. — Entire System.

Teeminais.

Miles of

Line for

Each Road

Named.

Miles of
Line for
Each Class
of Roads
Named.

Name.

From

To

Norfolk and Western R. R,

Lambert's Point

Crews

134.44

Crews _ _ _ _

Roanoke __

129.58

Roanoke _ _

Shenandoah _

130.00

Shenandoah

Hagerstown

Bluefield

108.00

Roanoke

102.40

Radford

Bristol

106.21

Cripple Creek Junct'n

Great Outburst

45.81

Graham

Norton

100.40

Bluefield

Points bey 'nd Elkh'rn

23.44

Caldwell Junction

Coal Grove _- _

128.60

1,008 88

Petersburg _ _

City Point ___ __

10 00

Glade Spring

Saltville

9.50

Line of road

Industries

13.66

Line of road ________

Ore Banks ... ._ _

42.56

Coal Mines __ __

25.72

101.44

Roanoke, Va

Winston-Salem, N. C-
Durham, N. C

121.30

Lynchburg, Va

115.00

Caldwell Junction, 0.

Columbus, 0_ _ _

2.30

Total

1,348.92

87.44 miles operated in North Carolina.

NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILROAD COMPRNY.

047

COMPARATIVE GENERAL BALANCE SHEET.— Entire Line.

June 30, 1892. Year Ending June 30, 1892,

Assets.

Cost of road .

Cost of equipment

Stock owned

Bonds owned

Rolling stock under car trusts

Preferred stock held by trustee 100 year mortgage.

W. V. and I. R. R. stock held by trustee 100 year
mortgage

Cash and current assets

Other assets— Materials and supplies

Sinking fund

Sundries

Grand total

Liabilities.

Capital stock

Funded debt

Current liabilities

Accrued interest on funded debt not yet payable.—!

Deferred payments, interest

Profit and loss

Grand total

Total.

Increase.

Decrease.

§ 93,367,561 12

8 12,210,872 79

10,075,573 93

1,288,467 82

875,548 43

$ 3,840,478 00

5,679,000 00

903.000 00

616,679 75

13,431 71
2,000,000 00

105,100 00

2,718,162 83

753,035 94

837,291 77

123,296 51

70,328 78

2,353 64

163,887 90

$114,315,246 61

$ 15,281,026 70

$ 6,317,797 61

$ 52,-500,000 00

S 3,000,000 00

55,751,597 01

5,842,543 56

4,636,366 82

340,127 07

344,042 50

$ 13,888 33

61,631 69

42.626 32

1,051,608 59

163.926 89

$114,345,246 61

$ 9,182,670 63

S 220,441 54

Cost of construction and equipment, North Carolina, §755,170.

648

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

INCOME ACCOUNT — Entire Line.

Gross earnings from operation

$

9,494,411 35

Less operating expenses

6,208,139 52

$

Income from operation

3,280,271 m

Dividends on stocks owned

$

135,291 00

30,000 00
45,170 88

Miscellaneous income — less expenses-

Other income

202,567 50

Income from other sources

413,029 38

t

3,699,301 21

Deductions from Income:

Interest on funded debt accrued

8

2,333,803 65

Rents— Lynchburg and Durham Raili

oad._

19,960 67

Taxes— _ ____________

179,888 78

Total deductions from income.

2,533,653 10

Net income

$

1,165,618 11

Dividends, three per cent., pi*eferred stock _

$

1,200,000 00

Other payments from net income— Sii
ment mortgage

iking

fund equip-

129,575 00

Total

1,329,575 00

Deficit from operations of year endin

g June 30, 1892 ___.
al balance sheet,''

$

163,926 89

Surplus on June 30, 1891 [from "gener
1891 Report] . . _

f

1,215,535 48
1.051,608 59

Surplus on June 30, 1892 [for entry on
sheet]

" general

balance

$

Gross earnings from operation, North Carolina. $46,195.34.

NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY.

649

EARNINGS FROM OPERATION.

Item.

Passe nger :

Passenger revenue

Total deductions

Total passenger revenue

Mail

Express

Total passenger earnings

Freight :

Freight revenue

Total deductions

Total freight revenue

Total freight earnings

Total passenger and freight earnings

Other Earnings from Operation :

Rents not otherwise provided for

Total other earnings

Total gross earnings from operation— N. C—
Total gross earn'gs from operat'n— entire line.

Deductions,
Total Account of

Receipts. Repayments,
etc.

14,039 69

23 81

33,529 21

2,543 74

Actual
Earnings

8 14,015 88
988 17
161 03

3 15,165 OS

30,985 47
$ 30,985 47
s 46,150 55

* 44 79
$ 46,195 34

$ 9,494,411 35

OPERATING EXPENSES.

Item.

Chargeable to

Passenger

Traffic.

Chargeable

to Freight Total.
Traffic.

Operatii>g Expenses— North Carolina:

Maintenance of way and structures

Maintenance of equipment ___ _____

8 5,226 69
1,574 11
7,363 98
2,252 75

$ 6,073 27 $ 11,299 96
3,222 03 4,796 14
10,541 78 17,905 76
3,821 71 6,074 46

Conducting transportation __

Total _ _ _

$ 16,417 53

$ 23,6,58 79 8 40,076 32

Percentage of expenses to earnings, North Carolina, 87 per cent.

650

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES.

Class.

General officers

General office clerks

Station agents

Other station men

Enginemen -

Firemen

Conductors

Other trainmen

Machinists

Carpenters ^

Other Shopmen

Section foremen

Other trackmen

Telegraph operators and dispatchers

All other employees and laborers

Total (including "general officers'')— NT. Carolina-
Less "general officers,"

Total (excluding "general officers")— N. Carolina—
Distribution of Above :

General administration

Maintenance of way and structures

Maintenance of equipment

Conducting transportation

Total (including " general officers")— N. Carolina-
Less " general officers"

Total (excluding " general officers ")— N. Carolina

Total
Number.1 No. Days
I Worked.

317

1(3

183

6

128

333

16
317

732

1,220

1,16(5

1,568

919

940

911

2,070

43

1,100

219

1,646

9,682

424

4,083

26,731

1,952

Total Average
Yearly Com-L^y
Deration, f^^ "

24,779

1,952

16,389

262

8,128
26,731

1,952
24,779

$ 2,599 85

2,031 91

1,895 49

1,344 85

2,597 50

1,337 54

1,232 95

1,505 16

89 56

1,970 86

214 50

2,224 47

9,456 28

658 93

4,159 74

$ 33,319 59
4,631 76

$ 28,687 83

$ 4,631 76

17,743 35

304 06

10,640 42

$ 33,319 59

4,631 76

$ 28,687 83

* 3 56
1 67

1 63
86

2 83
1 42

1 34
73

2 08
1 79

98
1 35

98
1 55

1 02
$ 1 25

2 37
$ 1 16

$ 2 37

1 08
1 16

1 31
$ 1 25

2 37
$ 1 16

NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY.

651

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.— North Carolina.

Item.

Number

Added

During

Year.

Total
Number
at end of

Year.

EQUIPMENT FITTEI,' jEgg™**

WIBRAKKrAIN 1 ™om1VicH

tfRAKE. COUPLER.

No.

Kind. No.

Kind.

Locomotives :

Passenger

11

60

60

Westinghouse

60

Janney.

Freight

38

286

Switching-

21

60

Total locomotives _ .

49

367

60

'

Cars in Passenger Service:

First-class passenger cars _

12

106

106

Westinghouse 106

Janney.
Janney.

Combination passenger cars

4

23

23

Westinghouse

23

Baggage, express, and postal cars-.

2

42

42

Westinghouse

42

Janney.

Ofricers' and pay cars .

5

5

Westinghouse

5
176

Janney.

Total _ __________ .

18

176

176

Cars in Freight Service :

Boxcars.. __ . _ __ _

926
262

4,061
1,135

Flat cars— _

Stock cars

595

Coal cars _ _ ______

821

7,137

Total. _

2,009

12,928

Cars in Company's Service:

Gravel cars -

165

Derrick cars _ _

1
25

13
234

Caboose cars _ __

Total ._ _ ___

26

412

68

Cars contributed to fast freight line
service _ __ _ _ _

Total cars owned

2,035

13,408

Cars Leased:

Box cars. __ ___ _ __ __. ___

25

25

75

75

Grand total cars- .- _ _

2,153

13,684

652

BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

MILEAGE.
MILEAGE OPERATED.

Line Repe'nted
by Capital, St'ck.

Line

Operat'd

Under

Lease.

Total
Mileage
Operated

1,421.16

42.60

362.81

New

Linecon-

structed

During

Year.

Rails.

Main
Line.

Branches
and Spurs.

Iron .

Steel.

Miles of single track

1,075.88

42.60

315.21

108.98

236 30

82.72

30.62

1,390.54
42.60

Miles of second track. ___________

Miles of yard track and sidings—

31.83

15.77

51.95

65.06

297.75

Total mileage operated (all tracks)

1,433.69

140.81

252.07

1,826.-57

134.67

95.68

1,730.89

MILEAGE BY STATES.

State.

Line Refr'nted
ry Capital Stock.

Line

0 perat'd

Under

Lease.

New
Line con-
structed
During

Year.

Total

Mileage

Excl'd'g

Tr'ck age

Rights.

Rails.

Main
Line.

Branches
and Spurs.

Iron.

Steel.

Virginia

West Virginia

Maryland

820.28

102.81

16.36

89.83

19.15

148.86

(18.46)

(56.43)

1,058.97 30.62

121.96

16.36 - -

1,028.35

121.96

16.36

North Carolina-

87.44

87.44
136.43

87.44

Ohio

136.43

7.83

136.43

Total mileage op'tecl (single tr'ck,)

1,075.88

108.98

236.30

(82.72) 1,421.16

30.62 j 1,390.54

1

MILEAGE OWNED.

Line Represented
by Capital Stock.

State.

Main Line

Branches
and Spurs.

Virginia 820.28

West Virginia— '_ 102.81

Maryland 16.36

Ohio 136.43

Total mileage owned (single track) 1,075.88

19.15

108.

Total

Mileage

Excluding

Trackage

Rights.

910.11

121.96

16.36

136.43

1,184.

Rails.
Iron. Steel.

30.62

30.62

879.49

121.96

16.36

136.43

1,154.24

NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY. 053

CHARACTERISTICS OF ROAD.

BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TUNNELS, ETC.

Bridges— Iron 6

Aggregate length, feet * 684

Minimum length, feet 840

Maximum length, feet 150

Bridges— Wooden 4

Aggregate length, feet 118

Minimum length, feet 8

Maximum length, feet 50

Trestles 49

Aggregate length, feet 11,621

Minimum length, feet 260

Maximum length, feet 1,264

Overhead highway crossings— Bridges 4

Height of lowest above surface of rail, feet 20

Gauge of track, four feet nine inches, 87.44 miles.

OFFICE EXPENSES.

Stationery $ 87 70

Postage 82 00

Express charges 75 30

Telegrams 4 48

Office boy 104 00

Extra clerical help 48 50

Books and subscriptions 13 05

Ice 3 65

Incidentals 5 78

Travelling expenses 227 90

Total $ 652 36

INDEX

PAGE,

Act — Railroad Commission _ _ _ 1

Court of record 25

constituting Railroad Commissioners a Board of Appraisers 20

Aberdeen and West-End Railroad — assessment of.. 32

report of 392

Albemarle and Raleigh Railroad — assessment of 32

history and report of 78

Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal— assessment of _ _ 34

Appraisers — Commissioners a Board of 20

Assessment — of canal companies. . 34

of Pullman Car Company 59

railroads ... 32

by counties . . 47

by towns . 53

Asheville and Spartanburg Railroad — assessment of 32

report of 230

Atlantic Coast-Line System

reports 62

Atlantic and Danville Railroad — assessment of 32

report of .. 421

Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio Railroad — assessment of 32

report of 522

Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad — assessment of . . 35

report of 417

Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line Railroad — assessment of 32

report of 243

Board of Railroad Commission — Act creating 1

Board of Appraisers— Commission a board of 20

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad — assessment of . . 32

report of 397

Canal companies — assessment of 35

Carolina Central Railroad — assessment of 32

report of .. ... . 132

Carthage Railroad — assessment of 32

report of 422

Cashie and Chowan Railroad — assessment of 32

report of 430

Cashie and Roanoke Railroad — assessment of .. .. 32

report of . 431

Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad — assessment of . 32

report of 257

Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad — assessment of. 32

report of . . 432

65G INDEX.

PAGE.

Cheraw and Salisbury Railroad — assessment of _ 32

report of 87

Chester and Lenoir Railroad — assessment of 32

report of 272

Circulars — issued by the Commission _ . 557

Clinton Branch Railroad — assessment of 32

report included in Wilmington and Weldon report.

Court of record — act to make Commissioners 25

Counties — assessment of railroads in 47

COMPLAINTS, DECISIONS, ETC.

Aiken v. Seaboard Air-Line System Overcharge 620

Albea v. Western Union Telegraph Co. , Discrimination _ 605

Ashby & Sons v. Cape Fear and Yadkin.. Failure to move freight 619

Valley Railway.

Abernathy v. Southern Express Company.. Overcharge 630

Atkinson v. Southern Express Company ...Overcharge 631

Blackwell v. Southern I]xpress Company.. Excessive rates on produce 596

Brown & Co. v. Southern Express Co Overcharge 582

Brown & Co. v. R. & D. R. R. Co Overcharge 590

Buther v. Richmond & Danville R. R. Co... Overcharge 594

Boiling v. Richmond & Danville R. R. Co. ..Damages 628

Bradshaw & Co. v. Southern Express Co. . .Overcharge 632

Carteret County Alliance v. A. & N. C. R. . .Excessive freight rates 577

R. and R. & D. R. R. Co.
Charlotte and Wilmington, Citizens of v. ..Passenger train service 590

Carolina Central Railroad Company.
Chatham Manufacturing Company v, R... Overcharge 598

& D. R. R. Co.
Commissioners of Cleveland Co. v. South- ..Petition to forfeit charter 575

ern & Western Air-Line Railroad.

Crawley v. Carolina Central R. R. Co Depot facilities 583

Coward v. Richmond & Danville R. R. Co. ..Discrimination and unsafe condition 601

of road.

Caldcleugh & Bro. v. R & D. R. R. Co Overcharge. 630

Coffield v. Albemarle & Raleigh R. R. Co. . . Petition for depot 633

Darden et al. v. Murfreesboro Railroad Discrimination and passenger rate.. 569

Davis & Newton v. C. F. & Y. V. R. R. Co. ..Overcharge 589

Deaver v. Richmond & Danville R. R. Co. . . Recovery of ticket book 568

Doughty v. Atlantic & N. C. R. R. Co Overcharge 604

Dupree v. Richmond & Danville R. R. Co.. -Overcharge 602

Dean v. Richmond & Danville R. R. Co. ...Delay in delivery of freight 620

Elm wood, Citizens of v. R. & D. R. R. Co. ..Petition for depot 629

Fairley v. Carolina Central R. R. Co Discrimination 585

Flemming v. Southern Express Company.. Excessive rate on truck shipments.. 599
Gillis v. Wilmington & Chadbourne R. R. . .Passenger rates 578

Company.

INDEX. 657

PAGE.

Goforth et al. v. Charleston, Cincinnati.. Petition for depot agent 622

and Chicago Railroad Company.
Gastonia, Board Commissioners of v. Rich- . . Petition for depot G22

mond & Danville Railroad Company.

Gully v. Richmond & Danville R. R. Co Storage on baggage _ 627

Hedrick v. Richmond & Danville R. R. Co. ..Overcharge 568

Herbert v. Wilmington & Weldon R. R. Co. -Connections 596

Hale Bros. v. Wilmington & Weldon R. R. . . Overcharge 621

Company.

Harrison v. Southern Express Company Posting of schedules 636

Jones v. Carolina Central R. R. Company.. Discrimination 624

Jeffreys & Co. v. W. & W. R. R. Co Discrimination 584

Jacobi v. Richmond & Danville R. R. Co. . Condition of road 600

Justice & Justice v. Carolina Central R. R. .. Passenger train accommodations ... 637

Co. andC., C. & C. R. R. Co.

Keller v. Wilmington & Welden R. R. Co. ..Passenger service.. 598

Lucas v. Western Union Telegraph Co Damages 621

Mayo v. Western Union Telegraph Co Damages 560

Merchants of Wilmington v. Atlantic Coast.. Discrimination 580

Line et al.
Maxton, Town of v. Carolina Central Rail-. .Unlisted property 595

road Company.

McMillan Bros. v. C. F. & Y. V. R. R. Co. . . Classification stills 599

Morrison <fe Reinhardt v. Carolina Central . . Discrimination 625

Railroad Company.

Newell v. Richmond & Danville R. R. Co. . . Petition for depot 629

Newton, Commissioners of v. Richmond ..Change of station 632

& Danville Railroad Company.
Oglesby v. A. & N. C. Ry. Co. and W. & W_. Application for reduction of rate on 582

R. R. Co. Canteloupes.

Peele v. Seaboard Air- Line R. R. Co .Overcharge 593

Phifer & Co. v. Richmond and Danville.. Damages 594

Railroad Company.
Royster & Co. v. Atlantic Coast Line and . . Delay of shipment 586

Seaboard Air-Line.
Richardson & Co. v. Richmond & Danville . . Discrimination 589

Railroad Company.
Sunbury Alliance v. Suffolk & Carolina ...Excessive freight rates. 625

Railroad Company.

Sass v. Atlantic & North Carolina R. R. Co ..Damages 624

Saunders et al. v. Cashie & Roanoke Rail- . . Abandonment of road _ 573

way Company.

Scott v. Atlantic & Danville R. R. Co Overcharge 626

Sherrill & Co. v. Richmond & Danville ..Discrimination 604

Railroad Company.

Shipp v. Carolina Central R. R. Co Passenger service 572

Suggv. Atlantic & North Carolina Rail- ..Redemption of unused ticket 623

road Company.

42

658 INDEX.

PAGffi.

Totten &P00I v. C. F. & Y. V. R. R. C©.... Overcharge 638

Tyson v. Richmond & Danville R. R. Co. . -Overcharge _ 623

Wade & Sons v. Seaboard A-L. System Overcharge 636

Wallace v. Richmond & Danville R. R. Co. .Damages _ 588

Warren County Commissioners v. R. & G. . .Unlisted property 597

R. R. Co.

West v. Richmond & Danville R. R. Co. ..Classification Merry-go-rounds 631

Westbrook v. Southern Express Company.. Rate on truck shipments 603

White Bros. v. Richmond & Danville R. ..Overcharge 600

R. Co.
Wilcox Bros. v. Wilmington & Weldon.. Overcharge 619

Railroad Company.
Wilmington Refrigerator and Ice Co. v Discrimination 602

Atlantic & North Carolina R. R. Co.

Wilson v. Wilmington & Weldon R. R. Co. . . Discrimination 601

Wright v. Carolina Central R. R. Co Excess charge on ticket 635

Wilmington Merchants v. Atlantic Coast- ..Discrimination. 580

Line Railroad Company et al.

Young v. Rich mond & Danville R. R. Co. . .Switching charges 578

Vernon v. C. F. & Y. V. R. R. Co Killing of stock 628

Danville, Mocksville and South-Western Railroad — assessment of 32

Decisions, etc _ 560

Danville and Western Railroad — assessment of 32

Durham and Northern Railroad — assessment of. 32

report of.. 150

East Tennessee and Western North Carolina — assessment of 32

report of 443

Egypt Railroad — assessment of 32

report of 444

Expense account 654

Fairfield Canal Company — assessment of 35

Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railroad — assessment of 32

report of - - - 215

Hamilton Railway Company —assessment of 32

report of. - 448

High Point, Randleman, Asheboro and Southern Railroad— assessment of 32

report of 283

Interstate Statistics 554

Jamesville and Washington Railroad — assessment of 33

report of 449

tndeX. 659

PAGE.

Louisburg Railroad — assessment of. ... 33

Marietta and North Georgia Railroad — assessment of 33

report of 450

Maxton, Alma and Rowland Railroad— assessment of. 33

report of 465

Midland North Carolina Railroad — assessment of . 33

report of included in W. & W. report.
Milton and Sutherlin Railroad — assessment of . 33

report of 294

Murfreesboro Railroad, stations, &c 550

assessment of 32

Nashville Branch Railroad — assessment of 33

report of included in W. & W. report.
New Hanover Transit Company — assessment of 33

report of

Norfolk and Southern Railroad — assessment of 33

report of 466

North Carolina Railroad— general balance sheet 527

assessmen t of 33

report of 526

North Carolina Midland — assessment of 33

report of 304

Norfolk and North Carolina Canal Company

Norfolk and Carolina Railroad — assessment of 33

report of 480

Norfolk and Western — assessment of 33

report of . . 645

North Western North Carolina Railroad — assessment of 33

report of 314

Oxford and Clarksville Railroad —assessment of _ 33

report of 336

Oxford and Henderson Railroad — assessment of 33

report of 325

Palmetto Railroad — assessment of 33

report of - 492

Petersburg Railroad — assessment of 33

report of 95

Piedmont Railroad— assessment of 33

report of 642

Pittsboro Railroad — assessment of 33

report of included in R. & A. report.
Pullman Car Company — assessment of ... 59

officers -. 537

660 INDEX.

PAGE.

Railroads — assessment of . _ 32

assessment of, by counties . _ 47

by towns. 53

stations and distances 545

Railroad Commission — Act 1

Raleigh and Augusta Air- Line Railroad Company — assessment of 33

report of 163

Raleigh and Gaston Railroad — assessment of 33

report of.... 178

Record — Railroad Commission a Court of 25

Richmond and Danville System _ 641

reports, etc 230

Roanoke and Tar River Railroad — assessment of 35

report of 195

Scotland Neck Branch Railroad — assessment of 34

report of included in W. & W. report.
Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad — assessment of 34

report of 195

Seaboard Air-Line System— reports of 132

Statesville and Western Railroad — assessment of 34

report of 358

State University Railroad — assessment of 34

report of 498

Suffolk and Carolina Railroad 34

report of 498

Suffolk Lumber Company — assessment of 34

report of 509

Statement of earnings, etc — recapitulation of 538

Statement A — Railroad mileage, valuation, rolling stock, etc. 32

Statement B — Railroad assessment apportioned to counties and towns 36

Statement C — Counties — Railroad mileage with assessed value 47

Statement D — Incorporated towns, railroad mileage within, etc 53

Statement E — Earnings, recapitulation of, etc 538

Statement F — Deductions from income, etc 539

Statement G— Cost of roads and equipment 540

Statement H — Employees and compensation ^._ 542

Statement I — Accidents to persons 544

Towns — Railroads and assessments 53

Warrenton Railroad — assessment of 34

report of 510

Western North Carolina Railroad — assessment of 34

report of , 368

Wilmington, Chadbourne and Conway Railroad — assessment of 34

report of 110

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INDEX. 661

PAGE.

Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta Railroad — assessment of 34

report of... 117

Wilmington, Onslow and East Carolina Railroad — assessment of 34

report of. _ 511

Wilmington and Weldon Railroad — assessment of _ . 34

report of 63

Wilson and Fayetteville Branch — assessment of 34

report of included in W. & W. report.
Wilmington Sea-Coast Railroad — assessment of 34

report of 521

Winton Railroad — report of 521

Yadkin Railroad — assessment of 35

report of 382

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