The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1888-02-03

would have been. II was very care
less in the superintendent to follow
our train In a reckless manner
You feel better. my deor9" said
the president.
Eyes, sir. thank you. I'm sure. I'm
thankful | knew John-I mean the
engineer-was coming"
"You can not be more grateful than
we are to you for averting such a
disastrous collision"
I'm sure am pleased, sir Inevep
thought the telegraph
She paused abruptly.
What telographP'
"Td rather not tell, sir"
but you will tell us how you knew
the engine was coming"'
1--WE ought to know in order to re-
ward you properly"
She put her hand i'm n gesture of re-
fusal, and WAS silent. The president
and directors consulted together. and
two of them came to her and briefly
said they would be glad TO know how
she had been made aware of the APP
preaching danger.
We'll. sir, if John is willing. l will
tell you all. -
| John Mills. the engineer was called.
and he came, cap in hand, and the ell,
tire company gathered round in the
greatest eagcrness.
Without the slightest affectation she
put her hand on Johns grimy arm. and
said:
| Shall l tell them. John? They
wish to know about it. 1t saved their
lives. they say"
| "And mine. too" said John. revcr-
emily, you had better tell them, OF
let me-"
She sat down again. and then and
there John explained how the open
circuit line had been built, how it wa
used. and frankly told why it had been
erected.
Never did story create profounder
sensation. The gentlemen shook
hands with him, and the president act
ually kissed her for the company. A
real corporation kiss, loud and hearty.
|
ually cried over the splendid girl.
Even the children pulled her dress and
put their arms about her neck. and
kissed away the happy tears thai
covered her cheeks.
Poor child! She was covered with
confusion. and knew not what to say OF
do, and looked imploringly at John.
He drew near. and proudly took her
hand in his, and she brushed away the
tears and smiled.
The gentlemen suddenly seemed tc
have found something vastly interest.
ing to talk about, for they gathered in
knot in the corner of the room.
Presently the president said aloud:
Gentlemen and directors you mus'
pardon me, and l trust the ladies will
do the same. if l call you to order for
q brief matter of business"
There was sudden hush, and the
room. now packed to suffocation. was
painfully quiet.
1.-THE secretary will please take min
utes of this meeting"
The secretary sat down Mt Kate's
desk. and there was little pause.
MIR. President"
Every eye turned to n corner where q
gray-haired gentleman had mounted a
chair.
Mr.. Graves. director for the State
gentlemen.
II beg leave. sir, to offer resolu.
ton"
Then he began to read from slip
OF paper:
| WHEREAS John Mills, engineer OF engine
number 80 OF this railway line, erected a
private telegraph and, whereas, he, with the
assistance OF the telegraph operator OF this
station Il leave blank for her name), used
the said line without the consent OF the COM
| pany and for other than railway business;
| II Is resolved that he be suspended perma
| nently from his position as engineer, and that
the said operator DO requested TO resign
A murmur Of disapprobation filled
the room. but the president COM
manded silence. and the State director
went on:
resign her place.
II is further resolved and is hereby ordered
that the said John be and is appointed CHIEF
engineer OF the new repair shops At Slawson.
A tremendous cheer broke from the
company. and the resolution was passed
with "a shout Of assent
How 1t ended they never knew. II
seemed like dream. and they could
not believe it true till they stood alone
IN the winters night on the track be-
side the glorious 80" The few cars
the engine had brought mp had been
Joined to the train, and 'J9" had been
| .oll.I o,t ~, tha sidinn With mauV