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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-11
4 Four-yeay-otd Roysterer.

Ada A. Pigott was divorced from Robert Pigot
in February of this year, the custody OF the min
or child, Scott G. Pigott, being awarded to the
mother. Since that time Robert Pigott has ap-
piled to have the son removed from the mothers
care and placed under his own. The reasons for
the removal he puts down as these: That the
boy is allowed to roam the streets at will, that he
drinks beer, smokes cigarettes, uses vulgar Ian
guage, is vicious, and a terror generally
The case was brought before Judge Reardon
and yesterday, in giving his opinion, that biblio-
phile said, among other things, these: s'At the
reading of the affdavits of the defendants where
in fully set forth the atrocities imputed to the
miner, looked over the courtroom with the ex-
pectation of recognizing the subject of dispute
in some shapeless and languid hoodluu, already
tainted with the vices which such usually affect.
I was somewhat astonished to find that this mon
ster of bad habits was ct that moment asleep in
his mothers arms-a healthy, strapping
child of years; regular eAfdM terrible,
fit to keep an entire neighborhood ia commo-
ton; child who had an apparently healthy
fondness fox dirt, noise, and disorder;
difficult if not impossible to keep tranquil for five
consecutive waking moments, who would be the
pet and the annoyance of every one with whom
he might have intercourse q little hinderiug
thing, requiring constant attention from mis- per-
sonal guardian; by no means model child in the
sehoolmaster aud docile sense, but not wanting
in a certain rude physical prosperity. He re-
minded one Of Tony WelIer's pet infant, as did
the afiidavits of the defendant suggest Tony's
philosophical notion to the bringing up OF
children: 4 took great deal of pains with his
edtication, sir; lst him run in the streets when
he was VERY young and shift for his self It's
the only way TO make boy sharp, sir One
could not but recall PHaeh's illustration when
the delicate. precOcious, velvet-jackeIed prodigy
had displayed his intellectual accomplishments
had sung his song and talked his French. to the
envy of his sturdy rival, who disposed of the
question by Affirming. Il tSn't sing, and tan t
speak French, but tan punch your head >
PigOtts prayer was not granted, and the Mis-
sion street terror was allowed to remain with his
mother.-SgH Francisco CAroaicEs
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-11

An expert estimates that the pictures in
the MISSIONER exhibition at Paris, for which
the artist received say $3.50, 200, would real
ize to-day s., 500, 900. A writer declares that
the microscopic ninuteness of his work is n
part due to an intirmity of of vision: his
eye takes in very limited radius, and be-
yond al Is haze.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-11

To the needs OF
the tourist, com
mercial traveller
and new settler,
Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bbters lie pc
culiarly adapted,
since it strength
ems the digestive
organs, and braces
the physical ener-
gies TO unhealth-
ful influences. Il
removes and pre-
vents malsrial fe-
yer, constipation,
dyspepsia, health
fully stimulates
the kidneys and
bladder, and en-
riches as well as
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-11

The New York State sunday-school associ-
alton held its annual meeting in Oswego in
June. It Is estimated that there are 900, 900
children in the state who do not attend Sun
day-school.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-11

purifes the blood. When overcome by fatigue,
whether mental or physical, the weary and de-
bilitated find it reliable source OF renewed
strength and comfort. For sale by all druggists
and dealers generally.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-11
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

The adjourned annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of The st. Paul Globe Printing company
will be held at the Office Of Gen. II. II. sibley,
No. 100 East Third street, on July 10th, 1884, at
1890 a. m.
july4-td Ii. 7. HALL Secretary
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-11

The Puohibitionis;s OF Upton, Iowa, tore
down saioon and set fire 10 the ruins.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-11

GE EZsE .Es2 q g ssesiSssfS5&
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-03-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.

l. When a subscription has expired and con-
tinNatton Of the paper is desired, send order al
once, accompanied by the cash. Don't order
without paying the money down.
2. When nep subscription is sent in the cash
should accompany the name and address. Don't
order without paying the money down.
E In either case it will be useless to pre-
sumo upon indulgence The cash system, to
DO effective, must be adhered to. 1t has been
adopted, and will be enforced with a two-fold
aim
l. As enabling us to make sure of pay for
our labor and material, and
2. That all patrons, treated alike, none will
have cause to complain.
~ 1t only remains to be stated that to
many it is unnecessary to name these require
ments. Such respect them without notice.
To Others they are here given as rules for the
guidance of all who desire to take the JOURNAL
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-03-08

Journaltsttc.-The Maryland Law
Record begins its twelfth volume with
new departure. Instead of four
pages it presents eight, filed with
matter of engrossing interest to legal
minds.
Mr.. B. T. Jewell showed US this week
a copy of tho South Australia Chronicle,
a large, 24-page paper, published at
Adelaide, Australia. The copy is
brimful of news and literary matter,
and as specimen of Australian jour
nalism is up with the times in this or
any other country.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-03-08
dNNIE u. THOMAS.

Daughter of Morgan and Jennie Thomas
died at Borden Shaft February Goth, 1884
aged 10 months and Is days.
TO HER MEMORY.
We laid her in the silent tomb,
Sweet blossom of day;
We'd just begun to view her bloom
When she was called away.
Friendship and love had done their last,
And now can do no more
The bitterness of death is past,
And all her sufIerings DER.
Her gentle spirit passed away
Mid pain the most severe
So great we could not wish her stay
A moment longer here.
God has taken darling Annie
And our loss we feel;
But It's He that bereft us
He can all our sorrow heal.
Who could wish her longer stay
In such world as this,
Since she has gained the realms of day
And pune, undying bliss?
A FRIEND.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-03-08
Protesting against Free Coal.


Messrs. c. F. Mayer, of the Consolida-
ton; S. S. Lee, of the Swanton W.
S. Jacques, and Mr.. Blodgett, of the
New Central; H. C. Black, of the Po-
toma; Capt. w. j. Boothe, of the
American company, and gentlemen
representing other fields, appeared
before the Committee on Ways and
Means of the House of Representatives
Wednesday and protested against the
placing Of bituminous coal on the free
list. Messrs. Mayer and Lee were the
chief speakers, both of whom made
strong arguments favoring the reten-
ton of the existing duty of rs cents
per ton.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-03-08

The Coming Fair.-The committee
in charge of the G.. A. r. fair and en-
tertainment are busily at work. The
commodious hall upon the third floor of
Odd Fellows Opera House has been
secured as the place, and April 18th,
next, fixed as the time for opening. A
number of new and interesting features
are being perfected, to be followed by
provisions for an entertainment unex x
ampled in the history of such enter
prises in Frostburg. To enable the
committee to succeed as they desi, e
and as the object merits 1t is hoped
the people will afford all the aid posi-
BILE. Contributions may be left W it'll
Messrs. W. H. Koch, Thomas Hill, C.
H. Walker, Joseph G. Dennison, James
Walsh, or A. A. Rogers, commander,
who, on behalf of the Post, will CRATE
fully acknowledge them. The assist
ance of all the ladies is particularly
desired. The object of this effort is
the creation of Il fund for the relief cf
all INDECENT or disabled Union soldiers,
whether members of the Post or not.
Hitherto, this charge has fallen quite
heavily upon few, and it is desired
to extend the area of duty in this re-
gard. The proposition is self-evidently
good and it is hoped it will meet the
response it so manifestly deserves.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-03-08
Now advertisements.
Proposals w anted.

OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF ALLEGANY COUNTY,
CUMBERLAND, MD, March 3, 1884.
PROPOSALS will be received by the Board
L of County Commissioners for furnishing
ITO Yards, more or less, Of ENGLISH
COCOA MATING, for use of Court
Room. All bids to be filed with the under
signed on or before
MARCH I'm, 1854.
The Board reserving the right to reject any or
all bids. HERVEY w. SHUCk,
Mar sit Clerk.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-03-08

We have numerous FANCY ARTICLES
for the Holidays, such as handsome Velvet
Goods of the very best QUALIFYING shoddy or
Steel Engravings and various other arti-
Giles invite rigid inspection, and will be
found unique in design and cheap in price.
.ay"Come and see us. viii make your
Photo. by the lightning's flash, or quicker
than the lion can shake the dew-drop from his
name in the sunlight of the morning." Look
out for our place on Broadway. With best
wishes of the season to each and all,
Dec Is A. A. ROGERS.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-03-08

Hand Hurt.-William Burton, of
this place, had one his hands badly
injured in New Hope mine Thursday,
which will disable him for some time.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-03-08

The Presbyterian Jutiiee.-Tuesday
evening the congregation of the Pres
byterian Church, of this place, cele-
brated the clearing off of the debt on
the church property. During the after
noon Rev. d. Ii. King, of Homecoming,
preached. At u o'clock the exercises,
which were held in the church edifce,
commenced with the congregation sing
ing
praise God from whom all blessings flow"
Rev. Mr.. King followed with prayer,
after which the following programme
was rendered with great credit to all
concerned:
Song-"Must | Then Leave?"-Miss Maggie
Gunter, Mrs. Kate Seifker, organist
Reading-"Johnson Overcoat' Miss We
ME Anthony.
Song-"Sabbath Chimes" Miss Mag
gle Gunter, organist.
Reeitatioa-"The New Church Organ
Mrs. d. d. jenkins.
Song-"The Pilgrim Fathers" Miss Diana
Thomas, Miss Nellie Thomas, organst
Reading-''A Single Head of Wheat
Helen Sloan, of Homecoming
A brief history of the movement to-
ward liquidation of the church debt was
related by the pastor, Rev. d. d. Jen-
kins, to whose industry, it may be STA
ted here, the happy result is chiefly due
Song-"Rejoice" Miss Gunter, or
ganist
Addresses-Mr. Owen Hitchins of Frost
burg; Judge John Douglas and Rev. u. II.
King, of Homecoming, and Rev. MIR Young,
of Barton.
Solo and demonstrating at the Door
Misses Annie Price, Venie Anthony, Maggie
Gunter, Mrs. Kate seifker and choir.
Refreshments, consisting of tea,
coffee and cake, were then bountifully
served.
The congregation in conclusion join
ed in singing"Sweet By-and-By," after
which the benediction by Rev. D. D.
Jenkins, pastor, was pronounced.
The church was handsomely festoon-
ed in evergreen, and the motto, 'Re-
joice," appeared in large letters above
the pulpit.
The affair was in all respects a
delightful religious episode and enjoy
ed by a large audience.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-03-08
Breuities.--Mr. G. Berkebile is en-

Brecities.--Mr. G. Berkebile is en-
titled to thanks for an article foot
long, a yard wide and all shad.
An Eckhart householder has thirteen
hogs, thirty-five chickens, cow and
calf, three dogs and twelve boarders
quartered in the same building.
S. V. Dobbie, formerly of Iona
coming, recently died in the West.
Last week his remains were inferred
at Homecoming.
There is talk of forming a military
company in Frostburg. 1t is thought
the proposed officers have already en-.
listed.
The Club rink was we'll patronized
last Saturday evening. A large and
agreeable number of ladies' and gentle
men 9oined in the exercise and
season of enjoyment is reported. The
rink will be open again this Saturday
evening, when it is hoped by the man
agement, all will be present. To keep
the rink open it must be adequately
patronized.
A census Of saloons in Homecoming
reports 80. In Frostburg q saloons,
several hard water wells and one free
stone reservoir provide for the thirsty
demands of the people. Curiously
enough, the water sometimes fails.
We move to strike 'coal" from
the free list and substitute Gravely to-
bacco.
1t is understood that Messrs James
A. Maxwell and Henry w. Schaidt
have purchased the Homecoming Reoiew
with view of continuing its publica-
ton. We are glad to welcome such
pleasant neighbors and, gentlemen,
we wish you complete success.
AT hearing of the Troxell- Larue
case Wednesday William Troxell was
held to appear at court in the sum of
81 900 bail.
Joseph Michaels died at Midland
Monday. He was in INDECENT circum-
stances. A wife and six children sur
vive.
Mrs. Susan Russell, mother of Mrs
Robert Matheney. of Homecoming, died
in Harrisburg, Pa, Tuesday.
A communication concerning the
corporate election will annear next
week.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-03-08

NOMPANI present
" scribers, with the
Rules, which must be
every one using the ia
Adams Express,
Allen, w. T.
American Coal Co.,
Baltzell & Rouss,
Barton Public Office,
Beall e Co., Il. A.
Beall, Mrs. W. Il. Tres
b. d 0. Express,
Is. Il o. Freight,
b. Il 0. Dispatcher's
office,
Boyd, A. Hunter,
Brace, DR.. c. II.
Brace 4 Richmond,
Brady's Mills,
Bruce, DIR. J. j. (res)
Bruce, W., (Rev office
Brandler, J. n. NJ.
Blaul, f. A.
Blattau, ]. 4. (res)
Beall, Baush & Co.,
Frostburg,
Beall, +. c., Frostburl
Brant, l.. w.
Borden Mines,
Borden Shaft.
Blocher, II. w
Burwell, p. l..
Mt. Savage,
Campbell & Co, w. P
City Hall,
Clark, w. B.
Cooks Mill,
Court House,
Coulehan Bros,
Consolidation Coal Co
Office,
Consolidation Coal Co
Wharf,
c. Il 0. Canal Office,
Cumberland. Mill Co.,
Cumb'rd Cement Co.,
Craigen, DIR. w. j. Tres
Craigen, John s.
c. & p. r., Frostburg
Cumberland Glass Co.
Cumberland Beef Co.,
Dixon, John 7.
Ddughuey Il Co., p. II
Fisher, John (resl
Feidt, w. II.
Farrell, Mrs. NJ.
Flurshutz, II. L. f.
FURY & Son,
Frostburg Exchange,
Fulton Il Co., j. A.
Gordon Il Son,
Gramlich, +. NJ.
Gas Office,
Gas Works,
Gaskell IL Everstine,
Hast, John 7.
Healey, DIR. Tho's NJ.
Helm & Co,
Henderson, ir., George
lIenderon, q. (otficc)
lIllmbird Il Co.,
Halls, (public office
Hermann, j. G.
Hotel Elberon,
IIitchins Brothers,
trostburg,
Hughes, Charles (res)
Johnson, r. ID. (res)
Johnson Milling Co.,
Joy, Joseph Il.
Long, Mrs. +.
Zachari
Ratcs.-Messages d
the city.
Message to or from Pu
Allegany Co., includ
Message and answer to
place, including deli
Single Message in Gun
Messenger service, per
RuIes.-The faciliti
offered TO every one, WI
When, however, Il nc
telephone, either by re
person must give his
proper record and cole
the Exchange.
Subscribers are requ'
all messages unless the
names to the Exchan.
rates, as above, Free
allowed at any instrur
FIR.
= Superintendent '
II. b. LYLE, Geners
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-03-08

The Veather.-The JOURNALS pro-
phecy last week for the 4th, 9Th and
9th, turned out all right.
A disagreeable spell about the 18th,
followed by pleasanter weather about
the 14th, may be looked for.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-03-08
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
Chronic Catarrh.

The result of IS
years catarrh:-the
bridge, or division
of my nose, was
about half gone. l
obtained a bottle. of
Ely's Cream Balm;
have used four bot
ties, applying it to
the affected parts
with a swab, which
has about cured up
the nostrils. / had
previously tried all
other remedies on
the market without
permanent relief. ].
A. Wood, So North
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-03-08

The Clearfield output for the year to
last Saturday was 393,9OS tons, or
1858 tons ahead of Georges Creek.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-03-08

article
being
Patches
sntisfactiOn
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-03-08
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone


a corrected list of Sub
Rates for Messages, and
invariably followed by
.ilities of the Exchange.
lLandwehr, George D.
LAWN & Co.,
Lear, ID. H
Lowndes, jr., Lloyd
Lynn, David
Homecoming Exchange
Miller, d. 2.
Miller, j. ].
Maryland Coal Co.,
|Millholland, James A.
Marean, E.
McKaig's Foundry,
McKaig's Law Office,
Morgan, T. P.
Magruder, DIR. G. W.
Morgan, John
Ne,cS Office.
New Central Coal Co.,
Noon, 2.
New Central Coal Co.,
Homecoming,
IOrrick Il Son, J. G.
.IOhr, DR.. G. H.
IOrrick, J. G. (res)
iOwens, j. p.
Penn. r. r. in Nd,
Post Office,
Pompey Smash pub
| lie station)
Payne & Co., Frostb'g
Peacock g. Co.,
Rawlings Station,
Read, W. j.
lRidgeley, Charles
lRollrer, l.. d. Office
Rohrer, L. d. (milD
Rawlings, G. NJ.
Roundhouse, G c & G
Ryan, J. Homecoming,
Ryan, d.
Ryan d Bro, Pekin,
Sanders, John w.
SANDERS, J. w. (res)
Seay, c. A.
Second National Bank
.Shrivcr, +. T. (res)
Shriver, Arthur (res)
Sinclair, NJ.
Settlers q Holzen,
Smith, p. ].
Sloan e Sloan, Ocean,
st. Nicholas Hotel
Somerville, ]. Barton,
st. Thomas Hospital,
ISchmitt, Rev. V. F.
Frostburg,
Sloan & Co., Lonac'g,
|Schweitzer, John (res)
Tearney, NJ.
Times Office,
rhruston, Mrs. G. A.
rilghman, F. l..
Taylor, T. b. (res)
W. U. Telegraph Office
Warren Glass Works,
Water Works,
Whiteman, L. P.
Welsh, l.. II.
Weld d. Sheridan,
Wills Creek Tannery,
Wiesel, J. ?.
Wiesel, J. 2. (res)
Widener, ]. b. (res)
Whitworth Brothers,
Westernport,
Wilson, Lewis
Young g. Son, Charles
IS. J. +.
elivered to all parts OF
bic Offices in
ing delivery. Is cents.
Or from same
,ery. 25 "
berland. 10 "
hour. ....... 20 -"
IS of the Exchange are
ether subscriber or not
n-subscriber uses any
quest or invitation, the
Dr. her name, so that =
ction may be made by
sted to decline sending
parties announce their
e, or pay the regular
business must not be
tent.
INK KENNEDY,
'ashington Division.
l Manager. lSept -
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-03-08

corporate election VIII appear next
week.
School ATuirs. AT a meeting of
the School Board Tuesday William
Cunning was confirmed as principal
of Castle school. Homecoming, pice
James A. Maxwell, resigned. H. B.
Johns was appointed first assistant,
rice Mr.. Cunning.
The lecture at Public School No.
Thursday evening was not as sue
cessful as was expected. This
grew out of the fact that general
public invitation was extended, en-
aiding about three dozen "hoodlums"
to get among an audience otherwise
most attentive and respectable. The
room and halls were so densely crowd
ed that it was simply impossible to
restrain the disorderly element or to
reach them for purposes of summary
ejectment. The subject matter of DR..
Jones' lecture was excellent and the
views fine, but the noise and CON
fusion so great that nobody could en-
joy either. Several features of the
programme hal to be omitted. The
entertainment will be repeated but the
audience will be limited to u number
that can be comfortably seated.
The Coat T'rade.-Some stimulus
has been impaired to trade by the par
tial resumption of operations at
New Hope and Blan Avon mines.
About ten hoppers daily at each mine
is the complement. AT Eckhart slope
some improvent in the amount of
daily shipments is also reported.
The recent cold weather has DELAYED
the contemplated opening of the canal.
Water will be turned in probably to-
day.
1t is understood the freight upon
which contracts are based is 81. rs from
the mines to Locust Point This
means co lition rate between the
Baltimore and Ohio and Cumberland
and Pennsylvania railroads, which
should be welcomed. But it is bad for
the canal.
The House committee on Ways and
Means Thursday acted favorably upon
the Morrison tariff bill. AS agreed
upon, it places salt, coal and timber
on the free list. A proviso with re-
>pect to coal is to the effect that it shall
not apply to Canada until that country
places our coal on the free list.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-03-08

COMPANY present corrected list of Sub
" scribers, with the Rates for Messages and
Rules, which must be invariably followed by
every one using the facilities of the Exchange.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-11-28
For the Mississippi Reservoir.

For the Mississippi Reservoir.
ST.. PAUL, Nov. 25.-W. W. Harley, of Brain
erd, Gov. William b. Marshall and Capt. O. G..
Merriam. are special United States commits
sioners, appointed to condemn certain lands
lying around White Fish and Cross lakes on the
Pine river, a tributary to tie headwaters of the
Mississippi, for the purpose of completing the
great reservoir system in connection with upper
Mississippi navigation, met today at the Office of
Clerk Spencer, of the United States distrios court
to perform the duties assigned them. They will
probably be in session several days before the
work is completed. The land in question covers
about 1900 acres near Cross lake and Wbitefsh
lake in Cass county, this state. The principal
owners are the Northern Pacific railroad com
pany; Central Trust company Of New York;
Farmers Loan and Trust company of New York;
J. Deane; David M. Ciough; James Patten;
Henry B. Fry; N. l.. Pine; Benjamin F.Nelson;
William M. Tenney and Hugh W. McNair of
Minneapolis. It is the duty of the commission
ers to appraise the value of the land and issue
afidavits to the amount of indemnity to which
owners are entitled from the government.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-11-28
They Want Relief.

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 25.-Accounts Of the
epidemic in Wise, Lee, Dickinson ana Buchanan
counties are hea1trending. On Guest river,
Wise county, within a radius Of four miles, are
thirty cases of disease. In ono instance a
father, mother and six children died. Many
persons die for want OF attention. Business is
suspended, all being concerned with the sick
and dying. Six persons were buried in the
graveyard in one day. The disease is assuming
a milder form in some localities. Not less than
l75 of the best citizens of Wise county alone
have died. During tie last few days the disease
made it's appearance in Lee county and several
deaths have occurred. More worthy people
never called more loudly for relief than these;
they need nurses, medicines and committee OF
intelligent, physicians to diagnose the disease
and stop its terrible march.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-11-28
Sufferers From the Virginia Epidemic
in Need of Nurses, Medi-
cines and Physicians.
New York City is to Have Billiard
Tournament in January or
February Next.
The COlOred Citizens of Georgia Hold
a Mass Meeting to Consider
the Situation.
Interesting Items of News.
The Last spike.

HUNTINGDON, Ore, Nov. 25.-At $3.50 this
afternoon the formal ceremony Of connecting
the Oregon Railroad Il Navigation company's s
system of r,ads with the Oregon Short line
took place thus completing the fourth trans
continental line. The last spike was driven by
the officials of the Oregon Railway & Naviga-
ton and Union Pacific roads. Immediately
following the ceremony special train of the
Oregon road ran dewu to the Idaho line,
crossing Snake river bridge near the line. The
entire distance from Omaha to Portland, Ore
gon, is in complete readiness for traffic.
Through freight will be received tomorrow at
both ends The track is pronounced by ex-
perts to be the finest west Of the Missouri
river.