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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07

The Christian Endeavorers are coming
to town. Just how many thousands of
them will be here before the close of this
week is food for conjecture, but it is GER
tain that the aggregate will be large. The
ability of the city to care for the multitude
is unqueSt!oned-in the handling of big
crowds Washington has had very much ex-
perience-so the visitors may rest assured
that II e likelihood of anything approaching
discomfort is very remote. The incomers
will find here a community that wants to
be hospltable and knows how. They will
note the politeness of the residents of
whom they make all manner of inquiry,
the weli-bred policemen, the courteous
street-car employees and host of minor
contributions to delightful whole. Every
local influence will harmonic in behalf of
a thoroughly successful convention. and
an enjoyable sojourn at the national cap
ital of the sixty or seventy thousand Eli
deavorers who are said to be on their way
to the feast which has been spread for
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
The Oleomargarin Cases.

By-aId-by the dealers who thought they
saw shortcut to wealth by selling oleo-
margarine for butter will come to the con-
clusion that honesty is. after all. the best
policy. Heavy fines and Imprisonment,
short or long. are now discovered to be
certain consequences of defrauding people
who want to buy butter and are deceived
Into purchasing cheap imitation thereof.
Those oleomargarine dealers who were so
defiant little while since are now satisfied
that the law may rot safely be disdained
Fines of five hundred dollars and the ex-
penses of defense are knock-down argu-
ments- 1t Is reasonable theory that
when all the "oleo" cases now before the
courts have been disposed of there will be
a slump in that branch of the law-break-
ing market Hereafter the people who
want butter and who pay butter prices are
likely to get what they ask for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
An Old-Fashioned Personal scr,m,,,.

The unexpected has again happened The
silver men are embarrassed most when they
bad expected to be embarrassed least.
The whole campaign for silver was made
upon the distinct understanding that per-
scnalities should not enter into it at all
Everything was to be for the cause The
prospects for success at the polls were no..
at that time particularly bright. The main
purpose was to wrest party control from
the east, where it as complained the gold
men were dominating everything. and
transfer il to the west and south, where it
was claimed the most representative democ-
rscy dwelt- The main point. it was urged.
was to make sure CT the platform. The
ques ton of the candidate would be easily
settled A good man could be found ir
nearly any direction.
Then came the change in the situation.
Silver swept state after state. The tide
rose so fast the whole country was aston
ished. 1t began to look like it might be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address In the United
States or Canada, by ordering 1t at
this Office. in person or oy letter, or
postal card. Terms: Is cents per
week; 25 cents for two weeks, or so
cents per month. Invariably in adj
vance. Subscribers changing their
address from one Post-off1ce to
another should give the last address
as well as the new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
SHOOTING STARS,
CRremitting.

must say" remarked the merchant.
that Mr.. Fucash devotes the must unre-
hitting care to his business"
He doesn't pay his bills, though" re-
piled the bookkeeper
That's what have reference to. When
ever we ask him to please remit he
doesn't pay any attention to it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07

DO my vocal lessons disturb you?" asked
the young woman with musical ambitions
Not that 1 know Off, replied the truth
full young man.
Why, 1 should think you'd know If they
DID,"
mo. Since the dentist took the front
room on the first floor for an Office can't
tell whether you're practicing music or he's
practicing his profession
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07

II the occasion arises. Mr.. Stevenson will.
OF course point out to the democracy the
tact that while vice-presidentiaI candidate
Is very close to the head CT the ticket during
d campaign, there is not necessarily any
extraordinary sympathy between them after
election
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
Envy.

The clover is thick where the honeybeo
rCves,
With his knapsack and weapon so keen.
And bloss oming trees in the deep -sha dowa1
groves
Invite him to feast all serene.
Wherever he utters his trcubadour sonr
The portals wide open are found:
NO matter how many invaders may :hror.
There is always enough to go round.
But alack for our busy huma nity's hive
Whence songless the toler must go.
Where the thorns, not the roses, assist MS
to thrive;
Where the swift so soon distance tb.
Slow
Life's pleasures are sweet when fate's locks
are released,
But by many the key is ne'er found,
And q sadness remains at the fireside and
feast,
That there isn't enough to go round.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07

After seeing what he has not accomplished
at chicago, the President may be moved to
remark that Mr.. Whitney might as we'll
nave followed his example and gone fish
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07

David b. Hill has a record as a manager
Oh conventions. but he was never before
confronted with so serious an undertaking
as the one at Chicago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
Fortunate.

Oh, lightning bug, how fair your fate.
What peaceful hours you pass;
You lavishly illuminate,
And get no bills for gas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07

When you see a loose wire dangling from
pole or lying across the sidewalk or in
the street. do not take any chances Keep
your hands off. Notify the police and live.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07

While some of the sceptical admit that
Mr. Bland is attaining very good speed.
they insist that his position is entirely that
OF d pace-maker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
Interested Mt Last,

Eyes, sirree." exclaimed the man who is
subject to 1ong-range enthusiasm, I'D do
it every time. I'd stick to principles and let
party go to smash If the occasion came I'D. -
Would you?" said his wife. languidly.
That's what would. Am 1, a free-born
American citizen. to give my unauestionins
allegiance to a mere name-a word-an in
tangible collection of vowels and con-
sonants? Better bow down to some dynasty
than follow a hollow mockery."
Il suppose it is BETTER she assented,
obviously.
Rather than do it. I'd bolt
Her face frightened. and he remarked:
Humph! I'm glad to see you interested
at last"
Yes. John. dear, that reminded me of
something
What is it?"
Did you bolt the basement door when
you came into the house, as told you top
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
A Misguided Gnmester

rs done played it an played it sence it
KEEP a-comin' out in de newspapers" re-
marked Sam Juniper, IAN it doan' come
out"
'Whut is tier new policy gig?'
reckoned da's whut 1t mus be. ken
a-seein 1t an a-seein' it. an finally 1 busted
IN an prayed l6-2-l ODER an ober agin'.
Ell 4-ll-44 doan pull me out I'll hab ter
MAKE an assignment an fail back On de
bankruptcy laws"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
Canned Goods.

Best Solid Meat Jersey Tomatoes. per can &c
Mar! lana Tanned Col per can ............ 4c.
n 4. STATE stFiGS beahs per can Sc.
\: L. STATE sweet Torn, per can ............ 7c.
Pf ne x. bakeu l'eatS, per can. o..
imported Sarnlnss IN tli per can lie.
Pot!ed liam or Tongue. ptf can Sc.
PfcA'u Iouiisii' PER Pkg &c.
Best California HeaNy Syrap Peaches, can. Ice.
y. \. STATE mite wax Beans per can. &c.
Choice Early juae Peas, pr can.......... Sc
Gran 1sA, Nneat h'kes, per box. lac.
HomIny GIFTS, ptr D lbs lie.
Bakers Chocolate, for drinking fiavorng per
n I'd. loo.
cake ic,
W. & Z. Pure White Soap for laundry or hath
Gold Dust Washing Powder. per small pkg. >. Be-
Boray. Bee Rabbits Soap. per cake. 80. &c
18th floor. 10th and 18th st. bldss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07

Visiting &C. Els" are cordially invited
to avail themselves OF our reception room
in holding meetings, resting. &c. Every
convenience. masaziDee, pens, ink. paper,
&c. Parcels and light baggage checked.
Complete line Of &C. E." and Wash
fngtou souvenirs Of every description.
See the big window full
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-12
ELLIOTT won.
In the Race For Presidency of the
: WheeImen's League.
LOUISVILLE GETS NEXT MEET.
The Combine With Toledo
Failed to Work.

BALTIMORE, Feb. I2.-All the states
which the league politicians have been
fixing up with SO much care for the past
three days were smashed TO bits yesterday
by the election of Sterling Elliott Of Mas,
sachusetts as president OF the League of
American Wheelmen and the selection Of
Louisville as the place for holding the
next annual meet"
1t has been an open secret that a com.
bination of some magnitude existed be-
tween the Elliott men and the Toledo
boomers by which It was designed that
II one should win the other would also
come out ahead. II looked, therefore, as
II Louisville was a sure loser when Eli
OFT carried the day by such a decisive vote,
but the Colonies won in q canter.
There is but little doubt that this result
10 attribu table In a great extent TO the elo-
quent speech Of Colonel Bowden Of Louis
ville's Commercial club, who carried the
convention Off its feet when he presented
the claims of the Falls City," and stam-
peded the delegates in spite OF the COM
bination which until then appeared too
strong to beat. After the election OF
Elliott the friends of Willison gave up tho
fight, and the candidates for the other
places on his ticket withdrew in good
order. The convention, however, honored
one of them, A. q. Morrison of Wisconsin,
by re-electing him second vice president.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-12

As soon as the convention reassembled
yesterday afternoon, the election OF officers
was taken up. Upon motion OF Mr.. Pot
ter, a recess of five minute was taken TO
permit the absentees TO be brought in. At
the conclusion of the recess, Vice Presi-
dent Perkins took the chair.
Mr.. Wilson made an effort TO have the
election postponed and deferred business
taken up. but on a rising vote the conven-
ton, by a vote of 40 TO As, refused TO agree.
Mr.. Wilson then stated that he had
q report to make which had an important
bearing upon the election Of officers, where
upon the vote TO proceed 20 the election OF
officers was reconsidered, and Mr.. Wilson
made n long report of the conference be-
tween the officers and members of the
executive committee of the l.. A. w. and
the Board Of Trade OF bicycle manufac-
turers on the question OF catalogue adver-
Using and other matters. He asserted
that a bill OF $l232. - had been contracted
in this connection by Consul Potter, which
he thought the convention should pass
upon before proceeding with the election.
Mr.. Wilson asserted that charges had
been made in this connection that he had
neglected his duties as president. This he
took occasion to deny.
Delegate Richardson from Maine inter-
rupted the speaker to ask questions about
Consul j. b. Potter's lawsuit against the
league, which led to a protracted discus
sion of this subject, in which the president
and Mr.. Potter, together with several
delegates, took part.
A motion was carried 20 receive the re-
port and postpone its consideration. The
convention then proceeded to ballot for
officers. Consul Sans nominated Archi-
bald c.. Wilson in n eulogistic speech.
Mr.. Wistlake Of Connecticut seconded
Mr.. Wilson's nomination. Spencer Il.
Williams OF Massachusetts nominated
Sterling Elliott, and Consul Potter OF
New York seconded IL.
A ballot having been taken, It was an
nounced that Sterling Elliott of Massachu-
sets had received 1OI votes to 20 for Ar
chibald g. Wilson of Maryland, the pres
ent incumbent. The other officers were
elected rs follows: First vice president,
&. Il. Cossum, New York; second vice
president, A. @. Morrison, Wisconsin;
treasurer, f. $. Hartwcll, Colorado; au-
diting committee, j. + Adams, Massa-
chusetts; chairman, j. j. Van Norte,
Pennst vania, and q Mccarthy, Colo
RADIO.
The convention then took up the ques-
ton of selecting IA place for the "'96
meet" w. w. Watts and A. II. Bowdin,
president OF the Louisville Commercial
club, made addresses, presenting the
claims of the Fails City FOR the honor.
Judge Austin of Oswego, y. Y, in - brief
speech, presented the claims OF Toledo.
James NJ. Brown OF Ohio followed him
in an address in favor OF Toledo. a ballot
was then taken by r%ollcall, resulting i'm
the selection OF Louisville by q vote Of 90
TO 40.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-12
THE NEW ENGLAND R. R co.

Passenger Train Service, Week Days,
Corrected to February 81, 1896.
Trains leave PROVIDENCE as iollowsi
For Boston, 80 u. M; 1900 MI RETURN iz~s
p. m; 5:25 p. N.
w~ALPoLE-5.50 q. m; 1900 m.
~FRANKLIN-5i5o A. M. 1890 m, 5;3op N
M~LFCRD-5; 80 a. m; 1890 m, b:dO p. m
-tRtfNtfeAza=ss,e-s $3.50 p.
WEST ARLINGToN-6sJ9. $3.50 p. m
KNIGHTSVILLE--5.39, $3.50, 1l:l0 p. m.
WAYLAND PARK-F $50, + s:ooa. M; Ff;so, y
5:ss. $50, t7!l5, F"lliiO p. IN.
GATiCR, RIVER POINT, C~ENIkEVlLLB
wASHINGToN-6;40 40, 500 a. nj a;JO, 3i5s,
$3.50, u rs, 'uiiO p. m.
CRANsToN, oAKLAwN-6;io. $500 a. M 4ip.
5:S9, $3.50, 7.i6. "n'lOp. m.
PONTIAC. ARCTIC, QUIDNICK-t6;4o a. MI
4.sO. $50, $50. F7.1s ''i1;l p. m.
ANTHoNY-eaO, 500 a. m; 4:S1. bsss, $50. .'la
-n: 10 p. M
COVENTRY, srERLING-eaa $500 a. M siS'
7;l6 p. m.
SUMMIT, GREENE. oNEco, MoosUP, PLAIN.
FIELD-6:4. $500. "A. m; 1880. 7sb p. m.
JEWETT r CANTERBURY, SCOTLAND,
VERSAILLES, BALTIC, SOUTH WlNDAAA-
$50, 300 a. M; $50, 7iis p. m
wlLLIMAETIC-6;lO, si0l n. m; $3.50, 7ils p.m
HARTFoRD-6;40, $500 a. m; $3.50, 1l5 p IN
FIsHKILL& NEwBURG-s:OO a. m.
NoRWICH-6i40. 500 a. M; $3.50, 7ls p. m
D~ANBURY-ss0s a. M.
CHICAGO AND III WEST VIA NEwBURQ
M ERIE R'Y-9iOO a. m.
q AND INTERMEDIATES STATIONS
$50 p;sJa a. m: 4:il, 6i35, and s"liii6 p. m.
Returning leave Pascoag at bi26, 5s25 q MI
I2:t0. D rs aud $3.50 p. M
All trains .oaye from west end OF Union d ssk
Providence.
''saturdays only. stops on notice.
W.R BABCoCK. a. PA
jim. KING. supt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-12
Vermont Grand Army Figures.

RUTLAND, VT, Feb. I2.-The annual en-
campments of the Grand Army depart.
ment Of Vermont and the W1man's Relief
corps opened here yesterday. Department.
Commander Cannon, I'm his annual report,
said that no new posts had been organized,
but one post had surrendered It's charter.
The number of veterans In good standing
Jan. l was 1891; net total loss In member
ship for the year, i73, OF which l23 were by
death; number OF posts, III; amount ex-
pended In charity. 1850 -.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-12
Congressional Doings.


FL PAso, Tex, Feb. l2-Dan Stuart
remains confident, md declares that the
fights will surely come Oft. This looks rs
II Stuart would keep his word, SO far as the
big fight * concerned. and the chances
are very strong hat he will keep IL AS re.
cards most 10 not all the lesser fights.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-12

Beecham 5 pills for consti-
patton ZOE and a5s. Get the
book at your druggists and
go by it.
AnarAl sales ra,ro hGn6oaooc borea
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-12
Frozen Herring Combine.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Feb l2-Owncrs
Of several cargoes cf frozen behring's, un
sold and afloat in the harbor, met yestcr
day and decided TO form the frozen herring
company with the object In view OF man,
aging and controlling the output ant
price OF cargoes of Gloucester vessels. a
contract with u binding clause will b
drawn up for signing by the various on,
ers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-12
INHIN OH TIUh ThUM FNUTIUENVl
PROVIDENCE DIVISION.

fhONlDENCE DlSISiONs
Corrected 10 Feb. 9. 1895.
BOSTON ss :ss.. sl q, ~ io, &c. ii sis'i !. ' 10;
n;S'' 5;so; a a;eA s'ie; saS, s,ss; s s% s sSoS,.
D. m. RETURNJNG-Iesve BOSTON from Park
saasre sta.ion 1900 bi2'os s:is. 500; s'ee: aio.Se.
says ! 100. si a.ss; Alb, 500. $50 a M: 100. 400.
ATTLGBoRo.ss%S, 700. TAO. s.1s, o:os. 1000. mas
AM i'os 1850. $40, s:26. s:is. SOS, s;sa S;aa
a M. he ns' 4l q 5;o, Pcs $50 soTpe p. M.
X ATTLEBoRo aud PLAINyILLE -7.oa.
$40. n;io a m TO, s;.o' $40, eisa. siz2' h;so'
wASP%sSS5$%s Si, ~ S ARtb,S$Sswg9S % CENTRAL ;9s 4.
100, a;l5 ). M sundays, $500 o. -.
MANsFIELD-5:21. b4a. b05, 800, 7;41,
siss. ' sisS. Il io 'as p ?. M m. ssss. 11s, sas' s s,ss' s s:Is.
lo45 a. m; 1850. $3.50. $50 p. m
a Parlor cars only. Except Mondays. bsleepins
Fitohburg and way stations. 5,1. 1000 a. m; l2;oA
Lowell ana way stations. t,4s, 10 100 a. m. l.Is pm.
Taunton and New Bedford, sos, sl5. s:os amj
l9.oo. d'So. Taunton only(i sia5. S;eo. 3;Ss.
6.65 a. m. and $3.50 D. m.
Niddleboro ssi5 "a m; .l2:OS, S;23. 5;35 p. IN
pciEis on Cape Cod, ssiS q. M; 1905. s,ss .. m.
Cottage City, o.i5 a. m; 1900 p. m.
s~TONINGroN DIVISION.
Trains leave PROVIDENCE a. follows for
NEW YoRK-i:1S,bl:2sa m. daily. iO:i2 texp.i
ll'o2 ~tIimItedj. HIS a m; ads. A;os
NEW YORK. via stonington Lins-7os. 7:ss
7. N sslay except sSassyi p md
TON via Harlem River-lo;is q. m, s;2o ,. m
SEW iKHIl1EN-,as. biz a. m. texp. daily, 7:5s
doe.expJ. iO.ia exp. l'ii:oa 1%iimmited), ii:is am.
lexp.h 2ls exp, 4s0s daily. sos texp
NEW I1oNDoNe.lIp:iis.b siss5s q. m. daily exp, $50
taccom.l. 7:55 doc. exp.l $3.50 taocom.l lo;il
tla accom-. SOS p. IN. (exp. daily. s;1op. m.
500 a. M. taccom. sundays only. 3:aa Pm
(accom. Sundays only,
WORCESTER DIVISION.
Trains leave Providence as f~ollowsfor
accom-, n,So q. m. essesoom.Ji LOO tsIp..,. $50
Sexp. to woonsoexetl. O'iS Qee expl sos
sundays-s:sO am. accom-; e:oo pm. tncucmLT
MILLviLLa-7 ESQ. s,4'. $40, ii;3o q. MI loo. Aio4
sL%cksToNgs g Mi sy + o Nv, 3 m $50. s.io. p.is.
il;so; am; lsoc, 400, 400. 4sao. S'la S;tS, 7:ia
SUNDAYS g :. m:; ia,os, 1850, 500: ZOO, $3.50 p, m
WooNsoCkETLs;i5. 1880 $40, sac, io:io. n;@
Sundays s;5O. a. m, 1905. l:o. 500. FOO, $50. pm
WARREN AND BRISTOL BRANCH
Leave PROVIDENCE india street stAtion) for
NEWPORT AMI FALL RlVER-e:tSs a;so ex,
press and s:55 q. m. and 1880. 4:2o. $3.50 and
eNV y. m. ffall RIVER Oniy.J
Sundays .or Fall River s:65 o. IN. $3.50 p. m,
Warren and way stations 6;45, Tao, express 1880 and
$3.50 n. m. and i2:i0. $500 4;20 lexpress),' b;Sa
ESQ. $50. and IL 30 p. m.
Sundays at $500 n. m. and $3.50 o. m
BRISTOL: 40. express. $3.50, 1855 a. M $40. 3:ol
4;20. $3.50. $3.50. $50 and IL 20 p. m. Sundays.
300 a. m. $3.50 y. I'D.
Electric cars leave Exchange Place. Providence,
at $3.50. ;25. s;i5 and s;40 a. M: 12:.5. 2:4a.
1905. 6il5. 6:l5 and 800 p. m. Leave MarksS
Square at IL 10 y. m.
Sundays at 1886 a. IN. and 6:15 p. m.
GEO. l.. NM. A.C.
Pass'r Traffic Manager Genl Pass'r Agent
Il. q. ALLIE Cent supt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-12

SALEM, Mass, Feb. 12.-In the superior
criminal court yesterday, Miss mt
Maud Brewer was sentenced 10 seven
years In the house OF correction for the
killing Of Gideon w. Lattimsr, Jr, Of
Lynn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-12

is an l. and WELL TRIED REMEDY. and for
over FIFTY YEARS has been used by millioa Of
mothers for their CHILDREN while CUTTING
1EErH with periec. success. 10 soothes the child,
%soitens the gums. reduces. Inflammation. sllays all
pain. cures wind collie, IL very pleasant 20 the taste,
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eists In every part Of the world PRICE TWEEN.
TY-FtNE CENTS A BOTTLE BE sure and ash
for MRS. WINsLOw's SOOTHING X and
take no other tiDd. ~ mothers will hnd u the beet
Medicine 10 use during The tssthing period.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-12
Facing Starvation.

ST JOINS, n. r., Feb. li-Reports OF
restitution throughout the island continue
10 reach 81. Johns. The condition OF the
residents Of Fortune Bay is awful. All
the charities are doing their utmost 10
~piieyp disfrrFs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-12
SCOTS
Emulsion

of Cod-liver Oil with Hy-
pophoSphites, with plenty
of outdoor exercise, pure
air and pure water, will
arrest c%onsumptive tenden-
cies, allay the irritation of
the throat and lungs, and
build up the body and
fortify the system against
further inroads from this
insidious disease.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-12

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NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD.
OLD COLONY SYSTEM.

Time tables giving full informatIor
as to local and through train service
may be obtained at Providence Sta
tiOn and stations below.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-09-11

There are few railroad men in this
section and along the line Of the Cen
trail Hudson who do not know James W.
Wood, who has been i'll continuous serv-
ice on the Central for the past 40 years.
He is now GO years Of age, and as his
sight is failing he has been retired from
active service and will hereafter run a
local locomotive in Rochester.
He first served as a fireman on loco
motive on the Syracuse and Auburn
railroad, running the old fashioned
wood burners over the strap rails Of that
period. Later, when the direct road was
built between Syracuse and Rochester,
he was in the freight service, and on
account Of his reliability and skill earn
ed the favor of Dean Richmond, then
president of the railroad. Commodore
Cornelius Vanderbilt, who later became
president of the line, was also attracted
to Jim Wood, and for years he was
known as 1.-THE commodore's engineer. "
Commodore Vanderbilt was always
pulled over the road by Jim Wood, and
it was said no other engineer would
make speed fast enough for him. Once
he ran so fast that Commodore Wander
bilt pulled the bell cord.
Jim Wood was the pioneer Of fast
time on the railroads Of this country,
and for years his records led the world.
March /, 1876, he made a run from
Buffalo to Syracuse, 1914 miles, IN 2
hours and 40 minutes. James Gordon
Bennett had chartered a special train,
and Jim Wood showed how fast it could
90. His trip from Rochester to Syracuse
in 1878, when he made 81 miles in 50
minutes, was wonder at the time.
Jim Wood is the most famous of rail-
road engineers. He is not only admired
for his courage at the throttle, but is re-
spected for the many qualities he pos
sesses. IL is no discredit to him at his
age to be assigned an easier BERTH
Utica Observer.