The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1891-04-22

deemed necessary 10 forward Vne enteT-
prise, and nearly all along the line this
feeling was manifested. In securing
right of way however, some refused to
give it free, and had TO be passed, while
some others though protesting willing
ness hesitated or delayed signing, and
when finally il become necessary to be-
gin paying for same, nearly all who had
failed TO sign demanded pay. This ac-
ton caused dissatisfaction with some who
had given free right of way, and suits
were instituted even by such, upon some
pretext or other, and they think hard of
the writer to this day for the part he
took in the premises, while large num-
Der rightly appreciating the benefits of
the road have no regrets expressed or
implied. And it is true, Notwithstanding
legal points will not permit such facts to
be considered, that there is scarcely a
tract of land through which the road
passes that has been so damaged as to
make it less valuable now than it was
or would be, without the railroad.
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In some instances when right of way
had to be paid for, the parties have been
not only reasonable-but liberal in
their demands, while others have been
deemed extortinate and good many
condemnation suits resulted. Perhaps
however, all things considered, no rail-
road built in the State has had less
trouble or less expense about right of
way, damage suits, etc. And certainly
no people have been treated better. Any
unpleasant feelings that may exist be-
tween the owners of the road and any
one along the line will give way to mu-
tual interest and better understanding.
The operation of the road will be so con-
Quoted as to make friends--not enemies
OF the people.
The writer feels under special oblga-
tons for kindness extended to him in
his "labor of love-" devoting as he has
done, so much of his time and means to
the work without compensation, for al
though many expressions of gratitude
have occurred, substantial considerations
have not been deemed essential, pecuni-
airy obligations have not been asked of
the people for the benift of the project
orof this enterprise. Although volun-
tary promises Of contributions were made
by some, conditioned upon certain things
that have been fully accomplished, OBJ
legations thus self-incurred were prompt
ly released, when it was related to the
proposed BENEFICIARY that it might en-
barrass proceedings essential to the sue
cess those parties reaping the benilits,
without mourning the promised outlay.
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Only two presents were received that
the writer can now call to mind. One a
patent shoe buttoner presented by Mr..
Whittleshofer, of Brandenburg. Duly
appreciated and carried to this day, the
other a gallon of native wine from Mr..
Charles Tinus, duly appreciated and con-
sumed long since.
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Mr.. Frakes, of Brandenburg, and Mr..
Bennett, of Stephensport, were always
very moderate in their charges, and peo-
pie through the country entertained the
writer in the most hospitable manner,
and he is under obligations to many that
he regrets his inability to discharge, yet
in towns with hotel accommodations, he
would not usually ask a meal of private
families, and has more than once gone
without dinner when hungry for lack of
money to pay the bill. This however,
incidentally, is one among the many
much greater privations and hardships
which need not be mentioned, nor has
he any complaints to make on that score
or any regrets to express. Success in the
undertaking was the great end desired.
That SO fully accomplished is regarded
as ample compensation for everything
else.
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He does not regret however, that un-
der misconception of facts, some form
erly good friends have been ailenated to
some extent by what they think unfair
treatment, but concious OF the integrity
OF his purpose and of the rectitude of his
course, he.trusts to the future for due
appreciation of whatever has been ac-
complished, with results in many in
stances as yet underlined.
The GAVIN nastrovar