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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-23
SIGNS OF GOOD CHEER.
Elaborate Preparations Made for
Christmas Time.
Tie Grand Music ct St. Ignatius-sunday-
seLoo. and Chidren's Festivities-DiL-
ners, Gifts and Play.
The cood people interested in the churches,

The good people interested in the churches.
children and charities of the city are busy
with preparation for the celebration of
Christmas. As the festival draws near,
signs of good cheer and Christian festivities
become more earnest and noticeable. For
scme days past many announcements OF
Christmas events have been published In
The CALL and the following notices were
gathered YESTERDAY.
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At meeting held yesterday the Pr oduce
Exchange decided to adjourn from Wednes-
day, the oath inst, to Monday, the 29th
inst, thus insuring to all the members time
to spend happy and leIsurely Christmas.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-23

Those DESTROYS of obtaining invitations for
the inaugural ball at Sacramento on the 9th
prox. are requested to make application to
the Secretary of the Republican State Cen
trail Com
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SILK handkerchiefs, Csc upward: Cardigan jack
cts, 75c upward: suspenders, l5c to SO so. and
hundreds OF other articles suitable for presents L.
v. Merle, GIG to $50 Kearny street. corner Com
merciai.
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The Inaugural Ball.

A handsome Christmas card with each purchase
of boys suit. l.. V. Merle, 6l6 to $40 Kearny
street corner Commercial
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Grand Holiday Displa,
Ano,b-r C,r.,ess p,...n..r

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Dressing-cases toilet sets, albums, perfumery.
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ar. Alb,n.. supd,v.schoo,.

St. Adams suDda School.
A grand Christmas festival will be held
by st. Adams SundsG-school tomorrow
evening at Irving Hall, pnder the direction
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
,rroy COLLEGE ALUMNI TO DINE.

The third annual dinner Of the Union College Alumni
Association Of New-York, which is to take place al
the Hotel Brunswick on next Thursday evening, VIII
open the season for college dinners. Inc college, eiee
CIuh will attend, and a larger number than usual have
exnressed their intention to be present. Among these,
some OF whom will make speeches. are congressman
elect d. n. Lockwood and Henry Bacon, and Exon
gresham D.. r. Paige TALL three Of whom are members
of the class of 'e5), the Rev. Or. A. V. V. Raymond,
Of Albany, president of the General Alumni Associa-
ton President Webster, Of the college; Warner Miller.
Murat Halstead, John H.. Starin, General Butterheids
Controller wemple, D. S. Lamont, Professor William
Wells, and the Rev. Drs. Denis Worran, George Ajax.
onder 6. r. Rossiter, C. W.. Anable. S. NJ. Haskins and
charles D.. Mott. Tickets may be obtained of r. c.
Alexander, No. 90 Park Row.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
4 nFcEpTNOy AT A CHARITABLE HOME.

The anniversary and annual reception OF the Home
for Old Men and Aged Couples took place yesterday
afternoon at the home, No. 467 Hudson-st. A shor'
service was held in the reading room OF the insntu-
ton, al which the Rev. DR.. Isaac II. futile tne Kew.
Henry Lubeck and the Rev. Mr.. wilkins made short
addresses. The hymns were sung by the choir OF
81. Lukc's Church under the direction of John W. Car
penter, the ~organist. There was also a sale OF fancy
articles in the parlors, and luncheon was served.
Among those present were william A. Duncan, Her
mann II. Cammann, Mrs. Eugene Dutilh, Miss f. Z.
Brennan. Miss Emily Beach, Mrs. Alfred Ogden, MIS-
P. NJ. Bryson, Mrs. George II. Morgan, MISS MARY
,tor,a, Mrs neetman de Peyster. Mrs. John l. Kane,
Mrs C.. +. Hoffman, Mrs. /. F. Williams: Miss Knee
land. Mrs. E A. Quintard, Mrs. Morris wilkins; Mrs.
r q. HOFFMAN. Mrs. Van Brunt, Miss Nilsson and Miss
schermerhOrn.
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TIE AMERICAN NEWSPAPER ANNUAL"

philadelphia. Dec. An. ". Aver & Sons " American
Newspaper Annual" for 1890 has just been published.
with the growth of years 1t has become not merely a
newspaper directory but a compact cyclopoedia to which
one may turn for information upon topics only con-
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interest. sooner or later. comes within the scope OF
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Is supplemented by those Of religious agricultural
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Implications, as well as periodicals In foreign languages.
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and an account Of the various press and editorial as
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t,,,v revised each year 80 that the information is kept
M TO date and errors are extremely rare.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05

Terms OF the condition and prospects OF the
property. 1t was full Of bull points, and on the
strength Of it the stock was bought largely by
New-England investors. Mr.. Gould was at that
time a seller Of the stock. and must have been
very much grntifed at having such assistance in
giving 1t a scattered ownership"
The weak spot In Union Pacific In the spring OF
1884 was In Congress. A bill increasing the re-
quirements Of the Thurman act to 35 per cent
Oh net earnings-afterward amended to So per
cent and passed by the House-was pending.
From 80 when the session began the stock went
humping down to 90 on the day this bill was
passed. The Senate was the only hope Of sal
walton for the company, and there MI. Edmunds
was known to be about to report a resolution In
~structing the Attorney-General to begin proceed
ings Of the most radical character against the
company.
At the urgent solicitation Of the Boston directors.
upon whom the management had now devolved
through Mr.. Gould's withdrawal and President
Dillon's illness, Mr.. Adams went to Washington
TO see what could be done. His personal Char
acter and his reputation as an authority on rail-
road subjects peculiarly fitted him for the mis-
sion. His first business was to call on Dir. Edmunds'
IL is a prevalent delusion of the Mugwumps tnat
a man Is honest in the same proportion as he Is
Iuue anu ugly. Under unlb uenni1ioh Wa
had no need Of a lantern after meeting the Yer
mont statesman. He had struck the honestest
man IN Washington in his honestest mood. 10
was not a satisfactory interview. He was more
fortunate with other members Of the Judiciary
Committee. with whom he made the famous
agreement to hand over to the Government the
available surplus of the company and discontinue
dividends until after the meeting Of Congress In
December following.
He was then only a director, and not even a
member Of the Executive Committee, but in TAX
ing this action he had become personally involved.
He must see that the agreement was carried out.
In this state Of affairs, with Mr.. Dillon unable
TO attend to business and willing to retire, Mt.
Adams was easily persuaded to take further re-
sponsibility and become president of the company.
He was elected in June, 1884.
The wisdom of the selection was attested by a
gradual advance in the stock from that time.
The adjournment Of Congress left him free to
a~oquaint himself with the financial and physical
condition of the property. to which he immedi-
ately turned. A very uncomfortable surprise
awaited him here. The situation was not far
different from that in which Mr.. Gould had found it
ten years before. The company was staggering
on the verge of bankruptcy. Though a CON-
paratively small stakeholder, he did not hesitate
IN the emergency to advance his own personal
credit jointly with the other Boston directors more
largely interested, to save the company. The
effort was successful, and in a few months the
danger was passed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
II.

The two articles from which the above extracts
have been taken were widely read at the time of
their publication, and no doubt were largely in
strumental in setting on foot and keeping alive
the agitation which led presently, through the
Quickened moral sense Of the people, to the over
throw Of the Tweed Ring and the judicial i'm
peachments in New-York and the Credit Mobilier
proceedings in Congress.
Interest in them has been revived by recent
occurrences, the elimination Of which took place
in Boston the day before Thanksgiving, when the
artist of the free-hand drawing vacated his place
as head of the largest railway corporation In the
country TO make room for the subject OF his sketch
II was not their first meeting. Many things
had happened in twenty years, some of them not
destitute of significance as illustrative of character.
During this time no sign from the subject Of the
sketch ever betrayed any knowledge on his part
of the existence of the portrait. He had ap-
~parently more talent for silence than for contro-
versy. At any rate, he did not permit himself
10 be tempted into a field with which ne was not
familiar. and where he would be at disadvantage.
He continued, however, In the language OF the
artist, to weave webs, 80 many Of which had been.
contrary to the artists view, strong enough TO
resist a serious strain at the critical moment, that
he had caught enormous wealth and the control
Of more railroad property than was ever possessed
by one man.
The artist had been less silent and more venture
some.
Suitable or unsuitable for railway management,
the subject of the sketch had in the year 1873
obtained control of the Union Pacific Railroad
and become its master and manager. Taking 1t
as a non-dividend-payer, with the stock In the
neishborhood Of Is, he had put it on a dividend
paying basis and sent the stock to 100. Because.
as he said, Of Government interference and loss
of business by competition Of rival roads, ne seid
his stock at high prices, and in 1884 retired from
tie management
The artist, abandoning the literary neid In
which his reputation had, been gained. entered
that of business affairs as the successor Of his
subject. Applying himself at once to the heavy
task Of rescuing the corporation from imminent
bankruptcy he successfully accomplished it.
For six years and more the two men were
heads Of corporations whose interests sometimes
FLASHED, but there was no outward sign Of col
lision. At their occasional meetings On matters
Of business neither gave any sign except OF
friendly feeling. They did not indulge in remi-
uiscouce Cirou substances making at hecessaty
for the artist to testify that the management Of
the company during the administration of his
predecessor had been honest and CAPABLE, ne did
80 gracefully almost efusively-the subject Of
the sketch manifesting meanwhile no emotion
over the vindication.
eemplished one Of the consultations of great COR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05

Although Mr.. Gould did not publish his inten-
lions or peddle out his stock at the tail Of q cart.
his associates in the Board were not by any means
ignorant of his purpose. 1t was known that he
was giving more of his time Ia the other railroad
systems in which he was interested and was
gradually drawing out Of Union Pacific, and very
early in 1888 the Boston people, who were loaded
with the stock, began to cast about as to what
should be done after the pilot had gone ashore.
1t is pretty sure proof Of Mr.. Gould's practical
retirement from the active management at this
time that at the annual meeting. in March, 1883.
Charles Francis Adams was elected a director.
The two gentlemen met for the first time as
directors Of the Union Pacific, and it is hardly
necessary to say that there was no strawberry
mark inquiry by either. Neither Of them looked
for a ~long-lost brother.
As Mr.. Gould receded Mr.. Adams came more
fully into view. In company with some Of the
Boston directors, he went over the entire road, and
In . letter to the newspapers spoke in the highest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05

in office In his second term in June, 1873. Woe.
President John Duff acted as president from 'na'
time till the annual election in March. 1879.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
I'll.

In January, 1872. Mr.. Horace T. Clark. presi-
dent of the New-York Central, began buying
Union Pacific stock at prices varying from 80 to
80, with the same end in view, of securing a
Pacific Coast connection for the Vanderbilt system.
He succeeded in securing control. and was elected
president in 1872. II was during his term that
the Credit Mobilier investigation occurred. lie
was in failing health, and under the pressure
of increased care and labor grew worse, dying
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05

Mr.. Oliver Ames was the actual executive
officer of the company from 1860 to 1871, the
period in which most of the work of construction
was done, and the road completed. The Ameses
were men of affairs, energetic, shrewd, capable,
always with definite ends IN view, and pursuing
them by accepted business methods. Their integ-
rity was unquestioned. but In the impossible
division of a cent in charging an eighth Of a
dollar the fraction always fell their way. and
they called it thirteen cents. Everybody did,
and they were business men, not currency reform
ers. They undoubtedly saved the road from
bankruptcy, though In doing it Cakes Ames
bankrupted himself, and came near involving the
firm in disaster.
1t was during this administration that Durant's
quarrel with his associates came to open rupture,
and his alliance with Fisk led to what was called
the Fisk raid, which broke up the New-York
Offices. and ended in the transfer of headquarters
to Boston. Some three or four hundred thousand
dollars in bonds disappeared during this melee
which have never been satisfactorily accounted
for.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
VI

The completion of the road in 1869 made it a
desirable acquisition for some one of the great
trunk lines to the West as a through connection
to the Pacific Coast. Mr.. Thomas A. Scott,
president of the Pennsylvania Central. was the
first 10 seize the opportunity in behalf Of his
company. Mr.. Ames, considering that his work
was done in the completion Of the road. was glad
10 retire and make way for NJ. Scott. who
succeeded him as president in 1871. He was
apparently unable to carry out his plans, as he
held the office only one year, when he stepped
down. to be succeeded by the representative of
the rival New-York Central system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05

Our unusually large and comprehensive stock
will this season far excel any Of former years
Newcomers TO Brooklyn unacquainted with thu
magnitude, variety and richness Of our exhibfs
are cordially invited to inspect the choice and IN
teresting collection now filing to over6owi1o
seven spacious show-rooms.
Comfortable gssrators TO all parts Of ~ 1wtt6SRA
Prices Extremely ModsratA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
XII.


The impression that Mr.. Gould's return was
brought about by his having acquired a controlling
interest in the stock is quite wrong. He did not
need it. Personally Mr.. Adams stood as well
with his stockholders last month as at any time
in his life. But the larger stockholders with all
their personal liking for him could not help
seeing that under his management the property
was in O very bad way. And they saw no way out
of it. They liked him too well TO ask him to re-
sign and confess failure. and he was too hopefui
of final success to take the step himself.
In this state Of affairs Mr.. Jay Gould. as once
before. appeared to them in the light OF a
deliverer. With a few thousand shares Of stock
he had only TO ask representation In the board.
They could either take him in, or let him sell
his stock, and continue the fight That was all
there was to it. They did not take a long time
to decide. Mr.. Adams quickly grasped the whole
situation, and without a moments hesitation made
an end of all embarrassment by proposing to
resign. This he did with a philosophy that was
not merely cheerful. but hilarious.
simultaneously with his resignation is the an
nouncement of his new book, the biography OF
Richard r.. Dana. which let US hope is indicative
of his return TO the more c%ongenial field Of htera-
ture. Then we who read books shall have occasion
for rejoicing, and we who travel on railroads or
own stock in them need not be inconsolable.
l. II. B.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
X.

PROFESSIONALLY the selection Of Mr.. Adams In
the first instance was entirely because Of the
situation at Washington, which he was believed
to he specially qualified to handle, and not be-
cause of bis qualification as a practical railroad
manager, for in that field he had never been
tried. But he had been a railroad commissioner
had written much on the subject, and was known
to have an abundance of theories regarding rail-
way management. Perhaps he was glad Of an
opportunity to put some Of them In practice.
At any rate, he entered upon the duties with
perfect confidence and a light heart.
II in six years of trial he has failed to
demonstrate his practical ability in this depart
ment it cannot DO said that it Is due to any lack
Of energetic and long sustained effort on his part,
or of honest purpose and indOmitable pluck. At
Washington he succeeded Immediately In a~rresting
the destructive measures proposed against the
company, and fairly changing the tide which was
running so powerfully against it,. II he has not
secured favorable, he has at least prevented
hostile, legislation. Perhaps he would have been
more successful had he given his personal atten-
ton more closely to Washington matters. His
formal arguments before committees have been
models of clearness of statement and fullness Of
knowledge, and invariably left a most favorable
impression. But though committees have recon-
mended his funding bills and there was evidently
a clear majority for them, they always stuck some
where, and nobody was interested in them enough
to pull them through.
In the operating department he seems to have
been unfortunate in the selection Of subordinates,
especially so in the last year or two. in which the
increase of from ten to fifteen millions in gross
earnings has been accompanied by so great in
crease in operating expenses that the net has
shown an alarming falling off. Peculiarly I'M
fortunate in this regard is the subordinate Oregon
Short Line system, the acquisition of which was
unquestlonably good policy, but which has failed
lamentably to meet the reasonable expectations OF
stockholders. On the other hand. the management
of the new Union Pacific, Denver and Gulf sys-
tenn has been so successful that it's increased net
earnings go far to make up the deficiency in the
Oregon lines.
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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-09-06
Sunday School Work,

All interested in Sunday School work
in the county are cordially invited to at
tend our annual County Union Sunday
School convention, to be held at the first
Baptist church in Wa-Keeney, commence
ing Wednesday at s P. NJ. and holding
over Thursday September 10 and II. See
program.
The enthusiastic state secretary, Rev. j.
A. Bright, is to lead in the conduct of the
convention, assisted possibly by others
from abroad. Let all put on their think
ing caps and come with questions pre-
prepared for the question drawer, which is
an interesting feature of these conventions
Also please study the program, which
has appeared in two issues of The World.
1t is intended that those whose names
appear on the program, shall open the dis
cussion in brief paper, or address, giving
opportunity for others to take part in
three to five minute speeches.
This being held in mid-week maybe a
test of our real interest in the great work
of the Sunday School.
Free entertainment will be furnished
those who attend.
Though few members, cheer up and
come to the convention.
F. L. WALKER,
Pres. Co. s. s.. Com.