Taxes paid in Kansas, $39,006.02. This represents net earnings for this purpose assumed to include only gross earnings, less operating expenses and taxes. IMPORTANT CHANGES DURING THE YEAR. 7. $51,000 in first-mortgage bonds canceled during the year ending June 30, 1894, through the operations of the sinking fund. 8. On October 13, 1893, the property of this company passed into the hands of receivers, and has been operated by them since that date. CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC., AFFECTING BUSINESS. 1. With Pacific Express Company: Contract dated May 1, 1894. 2. Mail rates fixed by postmaster general. 5. With Union Pacific Railway Company: Contract dated August 1, 1888. 7. With Western Union Telegraph Company: Contract dated July 1, 1881. It is impossible to furnish a concise statement of all existing contracts, etc., as called for. A brief reference to such contracts as are believed to be of more general interest has, however, been given. The bonds and interest are first lien and charge on railroad and property. |