Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-04-24

started and superintendent the building
Of the old fort whose protection the
settlers were won't to avail themselves
Of when Indians became too trouble
some for safety.
The dead pioneer was married three
times and was the father of ten children
six of whom survive him. They are
Edward, William and George Heber,
residing at American Fork, Richard at
Kanab. Elizabeth Cox at Sacramento,
Cal. and Mrs. Mary Jane Wood at
Huntington, Titan. The Oldest Of the
children is 81 years and the youngest is
80 years.
There are many interesting facts and
"reminiscences related Of this man, the
father Of railroaders. He was exceeding
ly proud Of his early experiences, and
was never so happy as when reciting
the stories of his life on the rail, at which
time ne would produce with an air Of
the greatest pride an old and very much
worn silver watch, and show it to his
listeners. It was a present to him from
It c directors of the Liverpool & Man
chester, and bestowed at the same time
when he was leaving their service as
token of their esteem. On one cover is
engraved: Liverpool s. Manchester
railway, 10 Edward Robinson, in token
of regard from the directors, IS42." This
ancient time piece is still in the posses
sion of the family and was willed to Ed
ward w. Robinson, grandson. Among
the directors was the father of William
E. Gladstone, one of Mr.. Robinson's
staunchese friends.
1t is told OF Mr. Robinson, among
other "reminiscences which he was fond
OF relating, that at one time during his
service on the Liverpool & Manchester,
it came to the knowledge of the company
that some of the conductors were with
holding fares collected, and spoilers were
sent out TO ascertain which they were.
Nh Robinson was found to be the only
conductor in the service not practicing
the knocking down" system and all but
ne were discharged.
It was Mr. Robinson whose suggestion
instituted the use of sand for keeping the
drive wheels of the engine from slipping.
The idea came to him through a slight
accident which occurred one day while
his train was running down a grade.
The track was slippery and the brakes
failed to stay the speed of the train
which pumped into a bumper at the end
OF the track, doing some slight damage.
An official of the road said to Mr.. Rob
inson: This is new venture and we
are constantly meeting with difficulties
which we must overcome. If at any
time you can offer any valuable sugges-
ton we will gladly receive it" IN reply
Mr.. Robinson suggested that box be
attached to the engine in such way
that sand could be carried in it and sift-
ed on TO the rails when the wheels
slipped The suggestion was acted
upon ard sanding the rails became
feature of operating engines from that
time.
Among the passengers who came over
in the same ship with the deceased pi-
oneer. are TWO who are still living and
reside in Titan. They are William Ralph,
aged 81, living at American Fork, and
Mrs. Thomas Altman, Of Provo Mrs.
Allman's husband was also fellow pas
senger. He is since dead. Both Mrs.
Altman and Mr. Ralph attended the fu-
neral.
Joseph Birch Of American Fork is an
other who remembers the deceased in
England. He often rode over the line
on which Mn Robinson was conductor.
Mr.. Robinson was also distinguished
in another particular as a pioneer. He
started the first brewery in Utah. II
was at Mill Creek during the time ne
lived on the Taylor farm. He later built
and operated a brewery al American
Fork, and it was from these facts that
he became known as Brewer Robin
SON.
Death came TO the pioneer Friday
night, April y, at 1850. The remains
will be laid to rest in American Fork
The funeral took place To-
day at O'Clock. Many of the church
officials were in attendance.