Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-05-28

'nds VI itS SoleI Omcer5 alone. ne IN
dustry and integrity of the subordinate
officers, and the patient labor aud vigil
ance of its employees, even down to
to those who occupy the least conspicu-
Gus positions, have all contributed to
these grand results. and have made this
railroad a model of excellence in its man.
agement and facilities.
And. sir. while to your ability, integ.
rity and vigilance. is mainly due the
good condition of the division of the
railroad of which yon have charge. and
while these qualities commend you to
your superiors and win the admiration of
your subordinates, and of the communi.
ty. yet this gift is rendered you by the
givers. more because Of your uniform
courtesy and kindness to them in your
efficial character than for any other rea-
sons. Each one of them has been made
to feel that in you he has true and re-
liable friend that he may counsel with
you as one who will sympathize with
him in his perplexities and assist him in
his difficulties.
The contributors to this testimonial
embrace persons occupying almost every
position under your supervision - the
watchmenA who burn the midnight oil,
not as ,hestudent in his search through
muaty tones for hidden lore, but in the
more directly responsible act of affording
safe transit to the many heavily laden
trains passing over this magnificent iron
highway, the track hand, who by his
labors makes safe the course over which
speeds a, lightning gait the iron horse,
and many others whose positions, though
familiar to you as household words. are
vet almost unknown to NE.
And, sir, i; should be doubly crafty
ing to you to remember that the move
mcnt for the purchase of this costly gift
was first inaugura'ed at your old home,
where, from a comparatively obscure po
siion you were raised by your merits
alone to the responsible place which you
now hold. and where you were if possi-
hle more intimately known than else
where.
| Receive then this watch, and carry it
as memcnto of the respect and conf
dence of the donors. May it serve you
as time keeper as faithfully as you
have served this company, and when at
last you are called off from your earthly
Iabors, by the fiat of the Grand Master
above, may it descend as a priced heir
loom to your children, and be to them n
sacred talisman, inducing them to emu
late the example which, in your honora-
Bile aud successful career, you have set
before them.
l.. w. Doty received the watch and
chain and addressed the employees in
b, half of Mr. Mcknight as follows.
GEyrLEMHy Tie moles ty of the
man, whom you honor to-day, is ex-
ceed only by that merit which oalls forth
a. your hands this beautiful and touching
testimonial of your respect and esteem.
This occasion is eminenily flow of the
soul. The warm gushings of a grateful
heart fow out in healing tides of emo
siou and gratitude that furrow their way
down that cheek that bushes not that it,
too, has been scorched by the noon day
sun willie engaged, like you, in manly
toll. His tongue grows silent; words
fail az his heart is full, and he calls on
one, who is happy to be counted in his
list of friends. to return to you his earn
est and hcartful thanks for this handsome
and substantial token of your regard. 1t
ia nothing to his discredit that he is un-
able to express TO you what he so sim
cerely feels When that greatest and
best of men was in the legislative halls
of his native state presented with sword
for his distinguished services, he sank to
his chair oyercame with emotion, unable
to utter grateful word, Words arc at
beet but feeble instruments to express
heartful emotions. Yet everything e1-
presses some,hing-arouses some emo
ton. You bestow The symbol or token
of your gratitude and esteem a costly
and ever present momento OF friend
ship strong and cemented. Such occas
ions as these stand out as bright cheerful
spots, blooming GASES in the dreary des'
er. march of life, embellishing and adorn-
ing it, and making it bright and happy
instead of lonely and selfish thing
This is personal tribute. 1t is evok-
ed by therecollection of our friends genl-
al qualities of head and heart. BY the
promptness with which he responded
to your every call, by the abiding
interest he manifested in your indi'
vidual welfare. The memory of these
has quickened your hearts and now in,
spires this moment on our part with a
warmth, which we vain.y seek to express
Sharper than serpents tooth is an un-
grateful child. So here your relations oi
Suuervisor and those subordinate to him
in this capacity, add still greater beauty