The following statement shows the train, passenger and freight mileage: The taxes paid by the various roads amount to $202,226.19, as follows: In South Carolina In North Carolina... In Georgia...... C., C. & A. R. R., not given in detail.. Total...... ROLLING STOCK. The combined rolling stock of all the roads is as follows: $166,650 55 5,726 79 852 49 28,996 36 $202,226 19 Of the locomotives 85 are equipped with air brakes, and of the cars 190 are equipped in like manner. This statement shows an increase over last year of 6 locomotives, 473 freight cars and 20 express and baggage cars. STATIONS AND EMPLOYEES. There are 380 stations, of which 313 are in this State, and 6,126 employees, including officials. HIGHWAY AND RAILROAD CROSSINGS. Of 866 highway crossings, 815 are at grade, 20 under and 31 over. Of railroad crossings there are 12 in this State. BRIDGES AND TRESTLES. There are 59 bridges on the different railroads, of which 4 are iron, 39 wooden and 12 combination. Of these 4 have been built during the year: 1 iron, 1 wooden and 2 combination. There are 788 trestles, with a total length of 187,803.2 feet, and replaced by earth during the year 9,076 feet. The following statement shows the amount charged by the three newspapers for publishing the standard schedule of rates, rules, regulations, classification and circulars of the Commission as required by law. The Columbia Register kept the type in form for several months and printed extra copies of the circulars and schedule of rates, &c.: .... $693 40 Charleston News and Courier, for advertising standard schedule Total....... M. L. BONHAM, CHAIRMAN, D. P. DUNCAN, 666 00 858 75 .$2,218 15 Commissioners. M. T. BARTLETT, Secretary. |