Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-02

Iuture. VI course, except the prlSnt'
conscientious members who are to be
found in every state assembly, but the
II majority Is what I am referring to. It
wouldn't be nearly so bad II they would
won't. Their political friends are accom-
modated time after time; we know it; the
conductors know it: but all are afraid to
take decisive action. as it would do no
up in New York state the new consti-
tuition will do wonders for us from now
on. The new law went into effect the first
OF this year. and plainly says no public
ohcer shall travel on pass over rail-
roads, heavy fine and even imprison-
ment being the penalty for an infringe
| ment The brainy men of that state as
sembly will not kick on the new law, but
the representatives from the back coun-
ties, who represent their constituents for
ABOUT one term, and desire to make as
m n1u money out Of their position as posi-
bic. are the ones who will take the new
order OF things with i'll grace new con-
stitution is what is wanted in many states
WI , tnls same proviso inserted. and then
the citizens can rest assul ed their inter-
ests Will be fully protected.
Clerical Reduced Ticket.
THE latest sensation in the way of COM
plimeptary travel was brought forward
few weeks since, when the New York Cen
trail road issued an order prohibiting the
! issuance of clerical tickets. These tickets
were issued to the clergymen at a greatly
reduced rate, but in some way abuses
were continually cropping out, and now
their sale has been discontinued, or will
be In the near future
There is no foundation whatever for the
statement that clerical orders have been
m1sused, las far as our road is concerned. Last
year we issued between 1900 and 1900
orders to clergymen residing on our lines
east and west Of Pittsburg, and no case
of misuse OR abuse of the privilege has
come to our notice. Through many years
which is most intimately connected with
the travelling public, my experience is that
no class of people more careful of
the use Of such privileges than ministers
OF the Gospel. If there has been any mis-
use of the orders issued by the other lines,
1t is due to the careless manner in which
they have been issued, and the blame for
their Ell, misuse should be placed upon the
Is an easy matter for the orders to get
into improper hands, unless due care is
observed, and this has doubtless caused all
the trouble.
Under our system. orders are issued only
to ordained ministers Of the Gospel, mis-
sionaries, and officers of the Salvation
Army. Each person must apply to our To-
cal ticket agent, who certifies the appli-
cation to TIE head department of the pas
senger system. from which the order is
issued. Unworthy persons could not secure
orders where such a system Is in vogue
An agent with the smallest smattering of
brains should easily become acquainted
with every minister in his town, and an
assistant should be given this duty and
fully cover it in the large cities. The city
ministers, as rule, are pretty we'll off
financially. and seldom embrace the chance
of securing cheaper transportation.
This question of absolutely suspending
the sale of clerical tickets is in the hands
Of the trunk line committee, and will soon
be settled once for ALL Our company has
always looked upon this class of tickets
as a proper courtesy. Clergymen, In their
work of shaping public opinion and of ele-
waiting the moral tone of the people, are
certainly most deserving class. and our
company has always felt that liberal
treatment accorded them served the dou-
BILE purpose Of contributing to the good
work and aiding a most worthy class Of
at the best, badly paid workers.
An Indignant Legislator.
81 can only recall one humorous story
just now in connection with the use Of
passes, and really prominent member
of the lower house up at the Capitol can
tell 1t better than your humble servant.
At the time I mention this gentleman had
been in politics but few years, but owing
to a taking personality and a fine career
as a legal light had been elected to the
state assembly. Like all new men in the
business he accepted everything that came
his way and pass over our road fell into
his hands as matter of course.
Desiring to return home one day during
the session of the state legislature. and
not wishing to ruf1le the stringent ideas of
his constituents, he shaved off luXuriant
beard, so as to disguise himself as it We're.
One of his colleagues recognized him at
the station, and knowing that he Travelled
on a pass. quietly slipped up to the con-
ductor and told him that Assembyman
So-and-So had lost his pass and that an
other man would probably try to ride to
Pittsburg on it, This conductor proved to
be one of those heavy-minded but honest
persons and when the pass in question
was presented by a smooth-faced young
man he Immediately confiscated 1t and
called for full fare.
Now. if there ore thing more than
another that this young representative
liked. it a fight, and for half an hour
a wordy warfare was kept up. Finally
the conductor concluded his argument
with demand for the money or a vaca-
ton of the train by the young man. Be
fore he was put off the train, which was
done with considerable display of muscle
on both sides, the young man secured sew
eral Of the passengers names. 1t was
midnight when the train stopped. and the
spot the young man found himself at when
the train pulled away was ABOUT nve
next day considerably worn out, but full OF
fight.
'.Six months later our company paid that
young man something like $500 on a
compromise suit. He claimed $4,000, and
week later assumed the role as our rail-
roads adviser. He conducted his case so
cleverly, showing how the pass had come
to him unsolicited, and detailed his weary
walk through sush and mud and pros.
pective Sickness in store. that the jury
would no doubt have given him the full
amount without leaving their seats. His
practical-joking friend told him the cir
cumstances of the case sometime later on
and came near getting thrashing for his
trouble He is not with us any more, but
it is not a safe bet to make that he will
not be a United States Senator in the near
future.
THEIR WEDDING JOURNEY.