The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-22
TplRTY-SEvENTH YEAR
PINNlNG A RAILROAD FLEA.
goW Two BUCKEYEs OUTWIITED
COZ. JAMES FISK, JR.

Admirnrs Feet-The Colonel Nonp'ussed
How to Dispose OF Unwe'come 'is'ofS
On Tuesday night two gentlemen arrived in
Jersey City by the Erie Railroad. They we're coun-
,rymen rom olio. They wore old-Mshioned hats
black. baggy pantsloons, antiquated foo-cha'ns'
and broad, thick-soled boots. Full beards'
nightly sprinkled with gray, graced their
shins TEey might have been taken for
either drovors or country bankers. They walked
upon the errytoat su'quehanna, carrying a well
worn black travelling bag between them. walking
to the second compartment OF the ladies' cabin they
uropped the black bag on the floor, ran their um'
breilas through its handles took seats back OF IT,
and erayely crossed their legs. There was nothing
hbout these gentlemen to attract attention. Several
Jehus however spotted them rustics, and en-
deavorcd to foist carriage them, but retired
Unsuccessful The strangers only blnked In the gas
light, and ground their umbrellas through the car
betssck with greater energy.
- THE coUNrRrnES IN rHS CIT.
Al the susquehsnns struck the slip at the foot OF
Chambers street. the rural gentlemen withdrew
heir umbrellas from tile travelling bag Each
bezed Il by handle and passed out from the ferry
house, brandishng his umbrella and fighting OF the
horde OF hoarse, hungry, eaRer-eyed hackmen who
waylsld them. They then walked mp Chambers
btreet to Broadway, and across the Park to point
Then they rode up To the wcstmoreland Hotel The
tsllest and most dignined gentleman Of the two
leased his hold the black bag stepped TO the clerks
deck and wrote his name In the register thus: "Jo-
yeph Perkins, Cleveland, Ohio"
lie then relieved his companion OF the black
esck. The second and hand.omer gentleman OF the
two next took his dash at the register. inscribing
thereon the WORDS, "Junius DANA Warren, Ohio"
He then resumed his clutch on the black bag.
OLD GEORGE ROBERTS,
the proprietor Of the hotel was calmly reposin9 In
IN .chnir behind his desk and smokinQ n Con.
becticut ssedeaf. When the two gentlemen called
Tor the keys TO their room, his curiosity was ex
cited. lie arose, rubbed his bald head, and
approached them. TIE eountrymsn glanced at
Georges face, ana then clutched their black sack
more frmlr, one OF them placing his hand on his
inside coat pocket as though something more in
teresting than tie cArpebag was concealed therein
Mr.. Rol erts n ormed the gentlemen that II was wet
weather, and asked few questions concerning the
Ohio crops, aIIer which the guests went TO their
"Wel," sad GEORGE, turning to his clerk as
Messrs. Perkins and Dana disappeared, that was
ne mos, tii LATED ola carpe,,hsg that ever say
but hans me If ldont believe tiat 1t Was worse than
They are taking mighty good care OF it at all
svents," replied the clerk.
by,tander then reaashed the stories concerning
the rebel aotelburners who came to the city In 1854
how they all had old black travelling sacks nlled
win birthstone and phosphorus. and how they all
The three hairs on George ROberts's head stood on
end instanier; As he was about 10 rush out aud
rem lie and. and Chris Conner concerning the i'm
pending danger one OF the rustcs returned with
lne CARPET -Sck lie handed IL to the clerk saying;
Sc KIND enough to lock that mp in your hotel
uutil call for It, 1t contains valuables that
not to leave in my room" Hero he looked at
client hOberts, and Immediately added, "l
you keep your sane lockec," and departed
a.qliEg TO himself 81 don't like the LOOKS OF
: old bald-hcaded fellow"
TIE BUSINESS or rHk coUSrRrxKs.
Old George RoNerts was dumbiounded. Willie
be was couveIsing with his clerk, tUs reporter
tn'ere! tie hotel, and tie venerable Roberts eR
.tNunl IN aln lola VafEa h.f.1
register the reporter rscosnized tie name OF Joseph
Pdkrs a' mt OF an OLD acqu, inianoe. He quickly
teIt his card up TO Mr.. Perkns's room, and soon
anerward .ollowel tie card. AZ he entered the
Ioom Nj. Perkins grasped him warmly b. the
hand, ana introduced nim TO Mr. Junus Dana, who
was seated at small table, busily writing. In an
,wer = the reporters questions Mr.. Perkins told
slxmunfhs ago James Fisk, Jr, jay Could Jane,
Eclienry, and two O..io enuenen, proposed ~ se
ile Me, and New Lisbon Railroad TO the Cleye
land and Nah min Railroad Company for iO0j,0)0
Rcportcr--What Is the Cleveland and MahOning
roogl
Mr. Perlirs-lt Is a road running southeast from
Ceytlaud, striking the Atlantic and Grea MesIerD
togd at Warren junction. IL Las been leased by TIE
Atlantic ard Great Western road.
htpor'eI-What is the Niles aud New Lisbon
Mr. Pefsine-It runs ron Niles on the New Castle
nnd Noun-s own Iairoad south o New Lisbon
Tie New Castle and YouD s own Railro I'd Is real,
se,ntiulauon OF che MagonlS branch beyond the
Meeting with the Pittsburgh and Fort Wayne at
h,ene'ter. he Mahonins road ia strlddlel
hr PcrSius-Mh by, 1t Was originally narrow
gauge, but the Atlantic aud Great Western. atte
leasing t. ail down IA rail, tnat il is both
broad and narrow guu O. The Niles and New Lisbon
road Is solely a narrow gauge aud open- the oh o
coal fields down In 1 o umbRna county. We'll Fisk,
Gould and Mciienry, six months ago, proposed To
sell this Niles New Lisbon road 10 The Ma oaing
Comray or slUOOOO and in a dirion 10
effect lle sale nLd reorgan zItiJn Of the
Atlantic and treat Wes.on real, and re.
rent the Cleveland and kahoning Dad and is
branches Il the rat oil f4O1 90 Year Tie money
for tie New Lisbon road was 10 be mi on
de ia. Iust such were Fisk GOuld and Nc
Henry's Terms The s!ockl O Ter, of the Cleye
Ind and ii, ouinf roaI Lel1 a meeting and IN.
strnc sd their onIrers 10 accent Fsk's mr. noa
An Ne are here now prepstel 10 pank cow
our Al IOO i0 for tIs New Iisbon road Tie black
sspetbSg tia, Old George Roberts Is SO much cs
cited buut % ntan. t 90 40 bonds of the CLEVELAND
and Mr6oni1g road, ss6.6H cash and Al cis To-
stock oT lie Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal Company
IN Mi 50 Ou AN this being the Liberation
a. Tie mr., nngement Tie bag also cohtains taper,
eseuti To ender the same to Il parties OF tie nrs
part ia iuIfllment Of the contract by the second
party
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