Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30
TRAIN SERVICE IN THE SOUTH.
Tales of Commercial Travellers De.
scribinS Railway Journeys.

Tales of Commercial Travellers De-
scribing Railway Journeys.
From the New York Herald.
A group of commercial travellers in a no.
tel one day last week were discussing the
Slow train service of a certain road in the
south. Said one of the party:
THE last timo I went over that road /
noticed man at one of the stations raise
his hat and stand uncovered. This inter-
ested me and. stepping off the cars, 1 asked
MIN what he was doing. He told me it
was the custom in New Orleans, from
which city he came. to salute a funeral
procession, and he had taken the train for
funeral cortege. After explaining to the
man his mistake, l ran down the track,
overlook the train, and eventually reached
my destination"
After another round of refreshments, a
second member of the party said:
Il know that story Is true. Unfortunate
iy the road can't help the slow train serv-
Ice. 1t tried to correct it once, but failed.
1t was this way: Walter Hurley of New
York, who represented Porter Bros a few
years ago, was in that section of country,
and some one made him present of a fine
dog. Hurley was going on to New Orleans
and wanted to take the dog with him to
give it to woman there.
The train conductor would not let him
take the dog in a passenger car, and he
would not let it go in the baggage car.
Place Found for 1t.
Hitch 1t on behind the train said Hur-
ley. The trains no good. The dog could
run beside it, but, for fear that something
might attract its attention. you might as
we'll fasten it to the last ear
This rather hurt the conductors feel
ings, and he remarked that there wouldn't
be much deg left when the train reached
New Orleans. Hurley insisted, however, so
the dog was tied to the last. car and the
train started.
The conductor had given the tip to the
who determined to strangle the
dog and in this manner get even with the
passenger for his criticism of the train.
so he did not pay much attention to his
schedule or spare his speed. About half
hour or SO after starting the conductor
passed through the train. Well, how's
that deg? he sad. with malicious smile.
when he reached Hurley. Oh all right,
! imagine,' replied Hurley. glancing up
from his book.
THE two then walked to the rear Of the
train, and there, sure enough, was the dog,
the string loose. trotting along behind
like coach dog following a butchers
wagon. Hurley smiled and the conductor
looked dazed.
Unexpected Results.
THE train leaped forward few mo-
ments later. 1t was surprise to every
body on the road. 1t really went fast, that
is. as compared with the schedule. The
cars rocked and the locomotive sent forth
clouds Of SCOT and smoke, showing that the
fire was blazing and the speed was at the
extreme limit.
:" How is your dog now?' asked the con-
ductor Of Hurley a little later. I don't
know replied Hurley; let's go and see
Together they passed to the rear of the
last car. The cord hung loose. the dog was
not there.
a. I told you so.' remarked the conductor
5ubilantly. knew the dog couldn't keep
up with the train
Don't be too sure Of that answered
Hurley. Maybe he's gone on ahead
"And so he had. When the train reached
New Orleans, there sat the dog on the
platform. The train had been too slow
for him. He had gnawed the rope and run
on before to await his masters arrival"