IMPORTANT CHANGES DURING THE YEAR.

This road was operated by Keokuk & Western R. R. under lease, which was surrendered June 1, 1889. From that date to August 12, 1889, the road was not operated. Since the last named date, the property has been operated by a committee of bondholders pending re-organization, which took effect July 1, 1890.

CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC.

EXPRESS COMPANIES.

The United States Express Company pays the Centerville, Moravia & Albia Railroad monthly a fixed rate per 100 lbs. for all express matter transported.

MAILS.

The United States Post-office Department pays monthly a fixed allowance for mail services.

OTHER RAILROAD COMPANIES.

All train service is furnished by the Iowa Central R'y. The Centerville, Moravia & Albia Railroad pays for all trains passing over the road.

TELEGRAPH COMPANIES.

Western Union Telegraph Company owns and operates line on Centerville, Moravia & Albia Railroad, who uses it in transaction of ordinary business.

PASSENGER, FREIGHT AND TRAIN MILEAGE STATE OF IOWA.

Average number of tons of freight in each loaded car..................

10.3

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 load cars in train.

PASSENGER. FREIGHT AND TRAIN MILEAGE-ENTIRE LINE. Same as for Iowa.