The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-06-07
81. LOUIS LETTER.
An Amateur Gath Tries Ills Hand ai
interviewing.
What His Drag Net Notwithstanding
Interesting.
Chatty Letter From the Mound CITY,


ST.. LOUIS, NO., May 3l.-[Special cores
have never considered my
selfan expert in the art OF interviewing,
and do not congratulate myself or my read
ers upon the success of my achievements in
that line to-day, but as was anxious to
gain some points that might interest our
people in Dallas about the course lately
pursued by the Texas IL st. Louis railroad
in regard to the extension to Dallas, left
my hotel this morning. to seek the general
office and officers Of that road. 10 my hrst
inquiry received the answer that Colonel
Paramore was not in the city. In his alb
sence concluded to make my first attack
upon Colonel Reistine, general manager OF
OF the road Upon entering his office found
him in consultation with Governor Hub
bard of Texas. / felt quite sure would then
get something worthy of writing. l soon
learned that Mr.. Riestine was not anxious
to be interviewed, and thereupoa let the
interview take the course OF a
general conversation, in which both Gov
ernor Hubbard and Colonel Riestine par
ticipated.
his letter to the citizens of Dallas with
drawing the negotiation, had been miscon-
strued. He regretted it had not been pub
lished; that it would have been more salts
factory to them and to our peopleif all the
facts had been understood. They
deny that rhey have abandoned
the idea of going to Dallas,
and say most positively that they have
neither encouraged nor have they received
propositions to go elsewhere. Inc Iact
seems to be that the road has been in what
we term hard luck. The overflow in Arkan-
sas has checked the bridge building and de-
layed their Work to such an extent that
bridges that were under bonded contracts
to be completed in November, are still I'M
completed. The cost of construction has
far exceeded their expectation. Their roll.
ing stock has been built, and is idle capital.
They cow have at Jonesboro large num-
Der of cars and engines they are unable to
use. Their sleepers have all been con:
structed by Pullman with great care, and
are standing in the shops at Chicago await
ing their orders. They have all been made
with double trucks to enable them to run
through from Texas to Chicago. Said
Mr., Riestine With this stock on our
hands, and being unable to utilize it,
we concluded that our whole effort must
be bent in the direction OF completing the
line from Texargana to Cairo, thus giving
us direct connection to Chicago without
u
To have undertaken the construction OF the
Dallas branch with our through line incom-
plete, was q dangerous delay and suicidal
policy. The line from Pine Bluff to Texar:
kama, and thence to Gatesville, was opened
this week, but the business can, of course,
only be local one. Sixty days is the out
side date given now to complete the line to
Arkansas, and then trains will run through
from Texas to Cairo, and here the trucks
n,,l nj rI1r, n
cago. The fare in Arkansas on all roads Is
s cts. This line propose TO follow the law
in Texas, making it cts, where tickets are
purchased, and 4 cts. on the train.
cannot but think after all they were glad
Dallas did not come to the front with the
original proposition after the extension was
asked for, for our failure gave them the OPP
portunity to release themselves from Cob
tract they felt they could not we'll comply
with; but Governor Hubbard said, had
Dallas offered the amount subscribed in the
original proposition after extension was
asked for he would have felt compelled to
have completed the branch to Dallas by
April next. We will however, said he,
proceed at once to build to Sulphur Springs
and Greenyille, as they have done all we
asked of them Then, said he, we will be
prepared to hear from your people. Cit
liens of Plano and Grapevine have both
made overtures to get the road to their
towns. Dallas Ger .ainly made a mistake in
original proposition, for had we so done
we would have gotten the road
much. earlier. think we will still get it.
The amount of money subscribed
after the extension was asked for was
Considerably less than the previous offer
and the road wanting more time,
took advantage of the defect. do not
think the real objection was to the amount
but am sure they felt their inability to con
struct within the given time without neg.
Letting their main line. Speaking of ex'
tension from Gatesville. they say this is moi
a matter they are anxious about; they re-
gard the Dallas connection or whatever
should be their terminal point in that di
rection the more important, and take II
this part of their line will in time be the
nam line and not the branch, but Dalla:
will not be q stopping point, they will ex
tend on and endeavor TO make the narrow
gague system one that by its ramification
will cover the better part OF our great
state.
As to the kaufman road the narrow gauge
people say we will be glad TO have it con-
structed TO our road, but it is not of any
great moment TO us; first, because of its
gauge and secondly, NC do not desire ~
enter Dallas that way. / think they want
to make an airline from Dallas TO Chica-
90. can only conclude that we are as
near securing the road as we ever were, and
IL is only matter Of time and money, and
do not think it will require more than the
original amount agreed upon.
Captain Leonard and colonel Wellborn
have both been registered at the Southern
hotel. They left yesterday, l learn, for
Chicago. Just what their movements mean
cannot say definitely, but am told that
the building Of the Texas Trunk has some
thing TO do with IL. Dallas people can only
wish them success If this be true. Their
rooms at the Southern are held for them,
but il is understood they are not in the
city but expected back.to-day.
1.met.here to-day Mr.. John Howard, the
agent Of the Bee Line, now making his
headquarters In Dallas. Through his cour-
tesy was introduced 10 Mr.. Is. b. Martin,
general western passenger agent Of this
route. A new spirit has lately been in
fused into the old Bee Line route. Their
interest and ownership is now close
New York Central. This means pro.
gress ans lively competition 10 all eastern
points. Everything has been undergoing q
change. First q new road-bed, then steel
rails have taken the place Of the old, new
coaches with all the modern improvements
have been constructed. The reclining
chair takes the place OF the uncomfortable
seat and with no extra charge.
Through sieepers and elegant dining cars
are now run out Of 81, Louis through
without change 10 New York
and Boston. Add 10 this fact that the Bee
Line route passes through one Of the finest
countries in the United States for its seen.
cry. and you have At once q solution for the
question Why IL ID they are getting 90
much Of the eastern travel. The American
people are anxious 10 have the Injuries in
travel and particularly when IL does not
cost them any more 10 ret II than 10 be
without II. The B e line sgrees 20 furnish
IL without the ertrh expense. The Offices