CHICAGO, ST. PAUL, MINNEAPOLIS & OMAHA RAILWAY AND PROPRIETARY ROADS.

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Total length of road, 1,394.35 miles, of which 833.88 miles are west of the Mississippi River, connecting Omaha, Sioux City, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Sioux Falls. During 1888 this line handled 2,475,222 tons of freight, and moved 878,535 freight During same time, it carried 1,364,740 passengers, and moved 91,050 coaches. The company own 104 coaches, 7,574 freight cars, and 235 locomotives. The equipment is first-class in every particular, and operated in a careful and conservative manner in connection with the Chicago & Northwestern Railway system. The line is deservedly popular. The number of passengers handled in 1838 is an evidence of the fact. Their road-bed is kept in excellent repair, and trains are moved rapidly and without accident. It is the direct route from Omaha, Kausas City, and points south, to the northern summer resorts, and vice versa, in winter to southern resorts from the bleak north. It crosses the lines of latitude, and is our ideal of the directions traffic should naturally take. The general offices are at Omaha, Nebraska.

The Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway is the short line from Colorado to St. Paul, Minn., Minneapolis, Minn., and all points beyond, through Omaha, and thence over the Sioux City & Pacific and C., St. P. M. & O. Railways, (Northwestern line). Through trains run solid over this line, with sleeping cars on night trains. Passengers selecting this route obtain advantage of the shortest distance, quickest time and best equipment, and secure an enjoyable trip, with all the accessories to make it thoroughly comfortable.

Mileage, December 31, 1888.-Eastern Division.-In Minnesota 36.89; in Wisconsin, 220.46.-Elroy to Westminster Street, 195.17; St. Paul to Westminster Street (leased), 1.30; Westminster Street to Minneapolis (leased), 10.10; River Falls Junction to Ellsworth, 24.82; Stillwater Junction to Stillwater, 3.30; St. Croix Drawbridge to Stillwater Switch, 4.55; Merrillan to Neillsville, 15.37; West Eau Claire to Shaw's Mill, 2.74. Total, 257.35.

Northern Division-In Minnesota, 2.60; in Wisconsin, 334.99.-North Wisconsin Junction to Bayfield, 178.24; Ashland Junction to Ashland, 4.38; Ashland Shore line, 1.31; Eau Claire to Chicago Junction, 80.62; Superior Junction to Duluth (inc. N. P. R. R. Bridge, 1:59 miles), 73.04. Total, 337.59.

St Paul & Sioux City Division.-In Minnesota, 366.27; in Iowa, 98.80; Dakota, 88,20.-St. Paul to Le Mars, 243.76; Le Mars to Sioux City (leased), 25.20; Minneapolis to Merriam Junction (leased), 27.00; Lake Crystal to Elmore, 43.48; Heron Lake to Pipestone, 55.10; Sioux Falls Junction to Mitchell, 130,73; Luverne to Doon, 28.00. Total, 553.27.

Nebraska Division. In Iowa, .94; in Nebraska, 240.18. - Missouri River to Omaha, 120.90; Coburn Junction to Ponca, 16.33; Emerson to Norfolk, 46.50; Wakefleld to Hartington, 33.76; Wayne to Randolph, 21.63. Total. 241.12. Total C., St. P., M. & O. Railway, 1,388.33.

Menomonie Railway (Eastern Division)--Menomonie Junction to Menamonie, 3.01; Menomonie Junction to Cedar Falls, 2.01. Total, 5.02.

Total, whole road, 1, 394.35.

Mr. Heman Wheeler is the Western Representative of this road, headquarters in Denver, Colorado, room 8, Windsor Hotel block.

WABASH WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY.

The first spike for this extensive system was driven on North Market Street, St. Louis, in 1846, and it might be added here, was the first spike driven west of the Mississippi River. The road has had many ups and downs, and has been in receiver's hands several times; that, however, has not impaired the standing of the road, for equipment and roadbed, but rather the reverse, as the receiver could expend the entire net receipts upon the equipment and operation of the road, so that now the Wabash Western ranks high as a safe road to travel over, or ship freight by. The entire system has finally fallen into the hands of the bond-holders, which means the Gould party-and we may expect soon to see it merged into the Missouri Pacific system. The total length of the road is 1,038 miles, with 764.40 miles of sidings and double track, with Glasgow and Columbia branches. Important cities connected by this line are: St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri; Des Moines and Ottumwa, Iowa; Chicago, Illinois; and Detroit Michigan. During 1888 this company handled 2,799,733 tons of freight; moving 814,505, freight cars; carried 1,351,607 passengers, and handled 125,385 passenger coaches.

The company owns 144 passenger coaches, 5,899 freight cars, and 131 locomotive engines. The following connections are made: A., T. & S. F., at Kansas City, Mo.; Central Iowa, at Ottumwa and Givin, Iowa; Chicago & Alton, at Kansas City, St. Louis and Clarks, Mo.; C. & N. W., at Des Moines and Council Bluffs, Iowa; C. K. & N., at Kansas City, Mo.; C. B. & K. C., at Bloomfield and Moulton, Iowa; C. B. & Q., St. Louis, Mo; Ottumwa, Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Clarinda, Iowa; Council Bluffs, Iowa; Malvern, Iowa, and Shenandoah, Iowa; C., R. I. & P., at Belknap, Des Moines, and Ottumwa, Iowa; Gallatin and Kansas City, Missouri; C. M. & St. P., at Ottumwa & Council Bluffs, Iowa; C., S. F. & C., at La Plata and Lexington Junction, Missouri; C., St. P. & K. C, at Des Moines, Iowa; and Conception, Missouri; Hann. & St. Jo., at Chillicothe, Macon and Kansas City, Missouri; Kansas City, Belt Ry., at Kansas City, Missouri; K. C., Ft. S. & M., at Kansas City, Missouri; K. C., St. Jo. & C. B., at Kansas City and Birmingham, Missouri; Keokuk & Western, at Glenwood Junction, Missouri; Louisville & Nashville, at St. Louis, Missouri; Mo. Pac., at Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri; Mobile & Ohio, at St. Louis, Missouri; Mo., Kansas & Texas, at Moberly, Missouri; Ohio & Miss., at St. Louis, Missouri; Q., O. & Kansas City, at Kirksville, Mo.; St. Jo., St. L. & S. F., at Lexington Junction, Missouri; St. L., A. & T. H., at St. Louis, Missouri; St. L. & Hann., at Gilmore, Missouri; St. L., I., M. & S., at St. Louis, Missouri; St. L., K. C. & C., at St. Louis, Mo.; St. L., K. & N. W., at St. Peters, Missouri; Vandalia, at St. Louis, Missouri; Union Pacific, at Kansas City, Missouri; and Council Bluffs, Iowa; Cleve, St. Louis & K. C., at St. Charles, Missouri.

By the foregoing it will be seen that this road forms an important part of our great Western Railroad System, making the most important connections, and is a connecting link worthy of special attention. When traveling westward, be sure and consult your comfort by investigating the merits of this line. The general offices are at St. Louis, Missouri.

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NOTE. Where the appears in the following table, that amount does not include value of school lands, but represents only the balance of available school fund on hand June 30th, 1888. The public schools own nearly 3,000,000 acres of land, valued at from 31.25 to $500 per acre; some having been recently sold at the latter figure.

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE STATES AND TERRITORIES OF THE GREAT WEST.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE IMPORTANT CITIES OF THE GREAT WEST.

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IS THE ONLY DIRECT MEDIUM OF TRAVEL

ETWEEN the Gulf Coast and the Mountains. This Great Trunk Line has just been Completed, and the Seasons of 1888-89 are the first in which the Summer Tourist from the South has had the opportunity to investigate the Beauties and Pleasures of a Trip to and through the mighty Rockies and the Resorts of Colorado, Utah, Oregon and California.

Round Trip Excursion Tickets

At Greatly Reduced Rates, will be on sale between May 1st and October 15th, good to return until October 31st, from all points South to points in Colorado and the Great Northwest or the Pacific Coast. These Tickets are good to stop off at pleasure along the route within given limitations, and the rates are quite as low or lower than have ever been enjoyed from the South to the Northern Resorts.

NOTE THESE LIMITATIONS.

COLORADO SUMMER EXCURSION TICKETS=

Will be on sale from May 1st to October 15th, inclusive, with return limit to October 31st. The transit limit on these tickets is Thirty Days from date of sale going, and Five Days from commencement of trip returning.

UTAH + SUMMER EXCURSION TICKETS

Will be on sale during the same period as those for Colorado, with a transit limit of Thirty Days' time both going or returning.

CALIFORNIA and OREGON EXCURSION TICKETS

Are on sale all the year round, with a final limit of Six Months from date of sale in which to make the return trip. The transit limits are Sixty Days going and returning within the final limit.

Full particulars as to rates, time of trains, or other information, apply

to any Coupon Ticket Agent, or call on or address

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IMPROVED AND UNIMPROVED PROPERTY BOUGHT AND SOLD.

STANDARD GAUGE!

Penetrating the Heart of the Rocky Mountains.

SHORT LINE! FAST LINE!

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Leadville, Aspen

AND GLENWOOD SPRINGS. Beautiful Scenery! Delightful Summer Resorts !

TRAVEL OVER THE PIKE'S PEAK ROUTE.

H. COLBRAN, Traffic Manager,

Denver, Colorado.

CHAS. S. LEE, Gen. Pass. Agent,

Denver, Colorado.