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PERSONALS

Tom" Clinton. for years assistant
manager but now the manager of the
Western Union Telegraph Co.. wears his
honors gracefully He has earned his
promotion through hard work and strict
attention to business.
Charles johnson, for SEINE time past
manager of the Western Union Telegraph
Co.. goes to Chicago to accept position in
the company's Office in that city.
Charles Jarvis, proprietor of the Rock
House, is still on the sick list
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-05
THE RAILROADS.


Trains on some of the roads are BOW
running but there is no attempt to make
schedule time. The Chicago Rock Island
h Pacific is now running passenger, but
freights are abandoned. The mail last night
from Chicago, reached here about $3.50
but the trains are making better time and
by Monday it is expected the schedale will
be resumed.
On the Chicago Burlington & Quincy
there have been no trains since the storm
began. but it is fully expected the road
will be clear and trains running by Nom
day-The delayed traine still remain where
to do other than clear the tracks, This
has been hard work for the snow has
drifted almoft as fast as removed,
The Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul,
has not run any trains since the storm.
The road has bsen badly hlockaded with
drifts and to clear the track has been
ion possible. This road has been partie-
ularly unfortunate this winter. some sec"
tions, especially of its Wisconsin branch,
where the track has been closed The great
er part OF the winter
All Of the lines of this road sre con .
pleteiy blocked, and in such manner that
they will be cleared with the utmost diff
Guilty. General Manager s. s. Merrill
says that the company would set about
clearing its tracks as soon as the snow.
storm ceased. but that it would be fear
ful piece OF work, owing to the fact that
the ice from the last storm is still forming
in the cuts, and he could form no idea how
e e hsss---asuensk Of Tho
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daU
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-08-18
What We Owe to the Railroad
Men.
BY THOMAS CALLAHAN.

The history Of the railroad system in
the United States is one of the great
problems of our political economy.
| Its beginning was ST. small its progress
SO rapid, it's accumulation of power SO
| tremendous, that what men scoffed at
! fifty wears ago they tremble at and bow
to to-day.
| Tive railroad as at first introduced i'm
{ the United States, compared with our
present structures, was II strange look
! ing thing, being feaI fully and wonder
fully made. First came its great mud
sills, and then its ties of split timber,
notched down over the sills; then its
string pieces notched down into the
ties; then the wagon-tire bars of iron
for rails on top of the string pieces,
| with all perils of snake-leaas. When
| the end of an iron bar came loose it
was apt to come upwards, and if it
struck a car-wheel above the center
the rail run up in the bottom of the car
! and speared all it met. AT first it was
thought necessary that every railroad
| should have as many tunnels as possi-
BILE, but after a fair trial it was ascer-
tained that railroad could get along
| without one. at first railroads did a
go-to-mill businesS-that is, they were
constructed to run past every little
town that was anywhere near their
route. But some genius struck out
with the idea that if the railroad did
not go to the town, it would come to
the road, and that started the airline
idea. AT first railroads prepared to
connect the navigable rivers, being
merely an enlargement of the Indian
of portage or carrying place. But,
gathering in strength by combinations
they became the rivals of rivers; and
at last setting all rivers at defiance, in
the hands of great monopolists they
have become u power too strong for
any one State, and full match for the
General Government.
But it is not intended just now to
write a history of railroads; and when
we speak of railroad men, no reference
is made to the Jay Goulds or William
H. Vanderbilts, whom poor people so
rarely see. and with SD little benefit to
ourselves. The business will be with
the working force of the roads.
The general public connects with the
railroad at the station, and the station
agent is the first official we meet. He
usually combines the offices of ticket
agent, freight agent, telegraph opera
tor, expressman. baggage master, and
general business man for the road.
Where there Is much business done at
a station. he is necessarily closely eni-
ployed, and has full play for all his
talents in system, tact, and dispatch;
and having to deal with all sorts of
people-some of whom do not clearly
understand his position and duties, and
50 are not fully prepared to make the
proper allowances-bad feeling may
arise. But it must be II me nlbered that
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-08-18

as he that uses tobacco cannot be CON-
WINGED that it Injuries his nurves TO be
narcotized, so IL Ia hard to make rail-
road engineer believe that his work In
hurting him. And yet IL 10 an estab-
lished fact, that sleepless, anxiety, and
the effect OF the peculiar motion OF tho
cab on the brain, lay aside great many
engineers In almost any one Of our
great railroad centers, fifty men can be
found who have left the cab for this
cause. The difficulty l,anifests itself
In two ways. First, there ts color
blindness, an inability to distinguish
the colors of signals, so that they are
worse than useless, and the engineer
must be put on other work. And thero
are strange, weird stories told us Of en-,
gineers who see phantoms-stories of
men who do not use either alcohol or to-
bacco, and yet see, not exactly the man
with q poker, but his relatives. Ono
man who always saw n black horse run
ming ahead of his train, and had been
known to pass station at the rate OF
fifty miles an hour I'm trying N catch
the horse. Another always saw sn In
dian riding beside the cab, at whom he
aud the fireman-who also saw him
would fire pistols and thro " Jumps Of
coal. And still another who always
saw farm wagon and team smashed
up when he passed q cross road, and
would stop the train and 20 back and
examine. Some excellent engineers,
being men Of fine nervous organiza-
ton, cannot stand the work but few
years, whilst others, being differently
constituted, bear up under it a lifetime.
Many Of our best engineers enter the
cab over the tender-that Ii, they begin
as firemen-whilst others have served
irregular apprenticeship at engine max
ing. 1t is safe to regard the fireman,
as rule, rs an aspirant for an engi-
neer's position.
And now that we have reviewed
these various classes of employees In
detail, what do wc owe them? Their
position IL that Of Labor, which con-
meets Capital with Development aud
Prosperity. We owe them respectful
consideration and sympathy for their
toll and sweat; for their anxieties and
watchful cares; for their weary days
and sleepless nights-from all Of which
we gather the pleasant fruit. Weowe
them all sympathy and aid In the per-
formance Of their wearison,e duties. ~
railroads are q public benefit, then e.-
cry employe on railroad Is ia some
way u public assistance, and IL useful.
aud the fact should be recognized. We
owe TO them to remember that w hilst
railroads are public cbenefit-thatis, ns
a rule they inIpart more than they re-
c.ive-yet they are built to make money
for those who invest In them, md 30
must be paid for what they do. HwillaI-
so he well to remem her that In conduct
ing the business Of n great corporation.
there must be system ~ checks and
balances. and mn In variable order: thers
can be no preferred clnims. EserythiDs
must come mp m it's turn snd proper
time. and so whilst u takes -oii'e time
10 get around, II is best ~ bc pa'rut.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-08-18

he owes his first duty to the company
that has employed him, and to whose
interests he must scrupulOusly attend
in accordance with the rules laid down
for his guidance. Everything comes to
him at fixed rate, and is charged
against him, and must he accounted for
10y him. He has no election in the mat
ter. These men often come up from,
| lower positions in the railroad service,
and that is very honorable mode OF
admission. 1t shows that a great cor
poration that can command any amount
of service has found them faithful and
wishes to retain them i'm its employ
ment. AS class, they are really gen.
tlemen, and when courteOusly APP
preached, will kindly furnish any iDfor-
nation or assistance that can be reason
ably expected. This is put on record as
the result of thirty-five years expert
+! ence and observation in regard to them.
Before entering the cars, let us look
! at the section hands, whose duty is to
make the necessary Improvements and
keep the road In repair. On these men
the responsibility for safe transporta-
ton mainly rests. Think for moment
of the risks of "a broken rail, of a faulty
curve, or of some obstruction on the
track-for the section hands include the
required to turn out day or night, with
out regard to the weather, for their
business cannot be deferred or post
poned. The business must go on, and
in order to do this the track must be
kept in good condition at all times. A
section boss has very responsible po-
sition. The safety of life and property
is largely in his hands, and for a man
to hold that situation is stronger pOOf
of faithfulness and good judgment,w well
proven, than is furnished by member
ship i'm the Legislature. But it is not
merely the safety of the freight and
passengers that must be considered,
but i'm this work there Is field for a
great deal of good taste in Keeping a
road-bed neat and clean, and this no
judicious company VIII overlook. But
it is also the duty of the section boss to
appraise stock killed by the cars, and
this is perhaps one of his most vexa-
tious duties. But having had expert
ence in this matter, also, it is put on
record that, when treated courteously.
the writer has always found them open
to reason and willing to do right as far
as possible. And when an outsider can
draw one of those men into CONVERSE
ton, or will carefully watch him at
work, it is astonishing what an acour-
ate knowledge of curves and grades
will be shown.
One of the best spent fifteen minutes
which the writer can now recall, was
spent in talking TO a section hand OIL a
railroad i'm Indiana. They were at
Work on a curve, and the information
given to the writer WAS in regard 10 the
precise amount of curve to be given To-
a rail per foot Oh II curve of given ra-
dius. Although he was section hand,
he was no sloucll as a nAathema ticien.
And on the iron Mountain r,rid the
writer know. section naen the accuracy
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-08-18
Of whose practical scholarship in their
business is vely fine.

or whose practical scholarship In theil
business is vely fine.
Having obtained our tickets from
the agent at the station, and inter
viewed the section hands while waiting
| for the train, let us now enter the cars.
And here the first official that meets
us Is the conductor, who usually has a
, letter of introduction to the passengers
on his cap or the breast of his coat. In
respect tO tickets, he is a gentleman of
very taking ways. If courteously ap-
preached, he will, i'm almost every cose,
give any information i'm his power; but
he has no time for long explanations,
for his time is fully engaged. He has
full charge. He must pass through the
train between stations, and see that
every subordinate is in his place, and
that the train is going according to the
schedule; that order IS aintained, and
that all have their just rights. Under
the pressure of these varied duties even
intimate friends cannot expect long
conversations with the conductor. A
cordial grasp of the hand, a pleasant
look, and kind word i'm passing, are
as much as an acquaintance can justly
claim or expect. 1t must be remem-
bered that his duties are to the road
and the train, and must be discharged
fully and punctually, and everything
else be kept subordinate. Many of our
most effective conductors enter the cars
over the brakes, at which they stay
until they have obtained a thorough
knowledge Of the road, and have fully
shown their fitness for promotion. As
a rule this comes somewhat slowly, on
account of the great responsibility of
the position; and yet it is question
whether there Is any other branch Of
service i'm which judicious pr0islotion
is more rapid, or whether any o,ass of
corporations can excel railroads in the
intelligence and effective faithfulness
of their employees. 1t is certain that
neither the General Government nor
that of any State can excel them.
We will regard the brakeman as a
conductor in the positive degree. But
there is man in the cab that requires
very respectful consideration and care
full study. The engineer ON railroad
train Is in very responsl bile position,
and one with which there are more
dangers connected than with any 9TH
er position on the train. He must so
control and apply the motive power,
that tho train will run steadily and
safely, and he must keep a constant
lookout ahead for dangers Of all kinds.
He cannot take anything on trust; that
is, he cannot assume that beoause he
passed safely Yesterday, therefore he
will to-day. He goes foremost into
danger, and has three chances t0 lie
killed or crippled to any other mans
one. But this Is not all. Owing to the
position of the cab in respect to the
driving wheels, the motion Of the cab
Is very different fr,m that of the cars,
and IL appears that it produces an inj,s-
rio,ss effect ON that part of the spinal
cord which Is next the brain. But ms
il IL true that n man who drinks will
rarely admit that liquor hurts him aud
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-08-18
Tl.ulSta.s.,S sale.

DEFAULT having been made in the pay
ment .. two proinissory notes descriJ d III d
deed of trust OF Harmon Tn~nst nd and wife
recorded in Iron County Records Book s'R, ~
pa 65. and the trustee in said deed named
having died, |. w. fletcher. Sheriff of Iron
county, Missouri. at II e request of tn, legal
holder of said notes and in pursuance of the
powers III such case 3 said deed In me vested,
will. ON
Saturday, the 20H day Of august. 1851,
at the east front door of the Courthouse in
Ironton, Iron county, Missouri, sell. at public
anctinn. t" the highest bidder. for cash, Lots
four and FIVE in the town of Wlsonvilie. Iron
county, Missouri. with all the buildings and
improvements thereto, to satisfy said notes
and the expenses Of this trust.
w. A. FLETCHER, Sheriff
jy2Sn2 of Iron county, Missouri, Trustee.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-08-18

q 900 n f " A E4. ID
For any case Of Blind. Bleeding. Itching liberated
or pr0truding PILES that DEBING's PILE RE MEDy
rails to cure. Prepared by p. Miller, p 9l5
Arch St, Phila Pa. None genuine without his
81. nature. Send for circular. All druggists or
general stores have it or will get it for YOU 81.
Sold in trenton by W. +. WIESNER, Druggist
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-08-18
Don't Fail

To call to me before 1oin= your purchas-
ing. 1 am pre- p ,red to accolnniouate all who
heed
Snddle7y and Harness
of any descripti"i. The latest improvements
of patented roofs Kept or hanh
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS
~ get the best 20 to w. p. MCCARFER,
West Nam Street. iro' ton.
Collars, Brides, Wtips, Blankets, Saddlery-
Hardware. &c, &c, also ON hand.
w. p. MCCARvER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-24
General Trade.

Business during the past week has
been restricted to a light jobbiDg
traffic anu satisfying the immediate
local demand. The weather has ruled
stormy and e~xs'crable throughout,
rain and snow Storm prevailing, with
a raw, cold and disagre,'able tempera-
ture. 0ut-of-door labor las beer IN
a state Of total suspension, with, haul
ing in the country was out Of Gue
question, owing to the wretched state
Of the roads. Navigation on the river.
remained closed until Friday last,
when the ice blockade cleared away
and steamers began their regular trips
10 ell points except st. Louis. Sew
eral boats started for Arkansas, White,
the Ohio and other trades Saturday
evening, and though it is still quite
cold, with several inches Of snow Gov
sring the earth, yet it is thought the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-24
MISCELLANEOUS


Clear and cool.
Business quite brisk to-day,
Navigation resumed to all points in
the Ohio.
The Hope6eld sandbar is completely
submerged.
Beacon lights are to be put up along
the Tennessee river.
The Rene Macready leaves Wits
burg to-day for this port,
The several local packets take their
departure this evening at the usual
hour.
The current of the river at present
is very swift, and its surface covered
with drift.
The Hard Cash departed Saturday
lor White river with a fine trip of
freight.
The Thompson Dean, now on her
way up from New Orleans, has 1905
tons Of freight.
The rising river has caused the
sunken barge at the foot of Jefferson
street to disapper.
Mr.. 4. @. KirWin, clerk of the U.
S, s%pagboat G. B Reese, vas a pas
senger out on the Marlin Speed.
The Marlin Speed departed SatuI,
day for Arkansas river with an excel
lent trip Of both freight and people,.
Captain Thomas Homphries, the
famous b%oat-builder, died in New
Albany, Indiana, on Wednesday last,
aged % years.
The great iron steamer, Chas. P.
Chouteau, is coming through this trip
and will be here to leave Thursday
evening for New Orleans.
The Jay Gould and bargos, which
hays been lying up at Mhoon's land
ing on account of ice, passed up thi;
forenoon bound for Cairo.
Pat Quinn, after an absence Of four
years in Texas, returned a few days
since, and went out Saturday as medi-
cine man Of the Marlin Speed.
Doc. Patton, medicine man OF The
James W. CAT, returned Saturday
and reports Billy Bgers ct Portsmouth
and rapidly recovering lis heslrp.
The Ida Stockton will be able to
float Of the bar in chute Of Island IS.
and will be brought to this port and
resume her trips to Hatchis river.
The james d. Parker left Saturday
evening for Cincinnati with 162 bale:
cotton, 1895 bbls oil, p bales rags.
5000 feet Of lumber and a fair trip Of
people. Gu
Mr.. A. Y. Stevens, passenger agent
Of the Memphis and Ohio river packet
company, vent out in the Office OF the
James b. Parker and will return by
rail.
The imperial Thompson Dean,
Captain Dan. Moore in command,
viii pass here Tomorrow, bound for
Cincinnati, Captain j. I. Washing
too Is her agent.
The Nike Davis will be in tonight,
and is the mail boat leaving TO-
morrow evening in the place Of the
] Rene Macrsady, for Mariana, the