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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-03-10
FOUND GUILTY.
Porter mt Detroit Convicted of Rob-
hing the Mails.

Detroit. March 6.-Harry Larraway,
night mail porter at the Union depot,
was found guilty Friday in the United
States court of ripping open mail
sack and stealing therefrom a package
of registered letters. Larraway was ar
rested on September last on complaint
of Inspector Larmour, who has been in
yestigating the robbing Of the mails be-
tween Windsor and the city, which had
been going on for nine months prior to
the time of Larraway's arrest. 1t is
said that during that period of time
more than $4,000 in cash. drafts and
checks were stolen from the mails. In
fact, one Canadian bank alone reported
the loss of $40, 900 in negotiable paper.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-03-10
PROMINENT MAN GONE.
Death of Hon. George jerome, of De-
triot-His Career.

Detroit, Mich. March s. - Hon.
George Jerome, one Of the bestknown
capitalists and oldest residents Of this
city, and brother of the late Gov David
III. Jerome, died Mt his residence here.
He was IS years of age. Very few men
in Michigan in the early days were more
prominent than Mr.. Jerome. In the
summer of 1851. when the republican
party was organized at Jackson, Mr..
Jerome was one of the leading spirits.
During the important career of Zach
Chandler, he was one of his closest
counselors. In national affairs Mr..
jerome became noted in his successful
efforts to secure the withdrawal of
John G. Fremont as candidate for
president against President Lincoln.
Mr.. Jerome served three terms in the
state senate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-03-10
TO CONTEST A WILL.
Heirs Dissatisfied with Distribution
of Charles WilIard's Estate.

Marshall, March 6.-The heirs of
Charles Willard. of Battle Creek, have
decided 10 contest his last will, and a
hot legal fight will be begun in the pro-
bate court March II and will be carried
to the highest court in the state to deter
mine If Charles Willard was competent
to make a will. He left $40, 900 TO the Y.
NJ. c. \. of that city. $4,000 for pub
Tic library and $4,000 to a kalamazoo
Baptist church. The rest of his for
tune, about S15O,OO0, lie eft TO his rela-
tives. The harsh feature of the will
was the fact that he left nothing TO his
brother. George Willard, but the use of
some property during his life.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-03-10
Investigate a. Pardon.

Jackson. March 6.-The legislative
committee appointed TO investigate the
pardoning of Convict Dave Wixom by
Gov. Pingree held sessions behind
closed doors. Assistant Deputy Warden
Wiserma, who, il is said, was prom
ised $4,000 by WiXom, was subpoenaed,
but refused to come. It is now known
that Wixom ate soap to cause him TO
look like a consumptive. Warden
Chamberlain testifies he knew nothing
of the scheme.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-03-10
Gold Democrats.

Grand Rapids, March 1.-The state
convention of gold standard democrats
named the following ticket: Daniel L.
Foote, of Saginaw, for justice of the SUI
preme court. and Levi i. Barbour, Of
Detroit, and Edwin II. Sweet, of Grand
Rapids, regents of the university. The
resolutions do not differ materially
from the indianapolis platform, except
that they are more radical in demand
for reform or revision of the banking
system
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-03-10
KILLED AT A GRADE CROSSING.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mckee, of Niles,
Are Run Over bN n Trnin

Niles, March 5.-NIr. and Mrs. Joseph
Mckee, who live four miles west of
Marcellus, were instantly killed by
fast west-bound train on the Grand
Trunk railroad there Thursday after
noon. They were on their way home
with their team and their seven-year-
old grandchild, when they were struck
by the train on crossing. Both of the
old people were killed and also the team.
The little child was thrown several feet,
but escaped injury.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-03-10
Three Men Ixilled.

Norway, March Wednesday after
noon at Quinnesec, three men, Richard
Luke, Albert Jeel, both married, and
Ben Richards. Jingle, were killed while
blasting in Cnndy mine, which is
owned and opetated by the Illinois Steel
company.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-03-10
Comfort.

No smoke, dust or cinders on Queen and
Crescent Route limited trains south. Rock
ballast. Superb trains, with every com.
fort. Fast time and the short line from Gin
cinnati.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-03-10
Wages Cut Down.

Marquette, March 5. The Suther-
land-Innes company of Munising, Alger
county, has cut the wages Of it's 200 en-
ployes ten per cent. the order taking eff
feet March 1. The company operates
several sawmills and a tannery.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-03-10
Injured by m Boiler Explosion.

Coral, March 6.-The boiler in Smiths
feed mill exploded Friday. l.. II. Smith,
the owner. had his head badly crushed
and will probably die. The head of Will
liam Holmes. the fireman, was badly
crushed and he was otherwise serious
Iy injured. Several others had narrow
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-03-10
nenth of jaime. ID. Porter.

Lansing. March s.-James b. Porter,
who. as secretary of state. signed every
commission issued to n Michigan sol
der during the war of the rebellion,
died Sunday. lie was ~ years old.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-03-10

Grand Rapids, March 5.-Robert Pat
terson, of Cascade, ON Thursday began
suit in the circuit court for S25, 600 dam
ages against Dr. Golden Hamilton, also
OF Cascade. for alternating the affections
of Mrs Patterson. -
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-03-10

A telephone at business Office is not for
social messages-Atchison Globe.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-03-10

Cold stiffens a sprained muscle. st. ia,
cobs Oil warns, softens and cures it.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-03-10
PICKED UP ON BROADWAY.

incidental
with hypodermc
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-03-10

highly ed0Gatsd and We'll placed should have de-
There for who uferhe without
Pn1ham
Write it will
E. Pnkham
following of
WardPtt
hardly
sideache leucorrhGa and the
failed to do
of Sanatve WASH
flesh 1 have for
recommending
Ithanky Or he lame ing"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-03-10


phine. -
The hospital physicians discov-
cred that her primary trouble was
an affection of the womb, which
could readily have been cured in
the first stages.
If, when she had felt those Sc
we're pains in the back, the terrible
headaches, the constant sense of
fullness, soreness and pain in the
pelvic region, she had used Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, it would have dissolved and
passed off that polypus in the
womb, and to-day she would have
been a well woman sitting in her
Office.
Why will women let themselves
go in this way? 1t seems passing
strange that woman like this one,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-02
Popular Daily Excursions to Chicago
and the East.

The Union Pacific is the oaly line run.
ing upholstered ~ nan to,, st sleep:. q
cars from & o:ria ard Ne, :. 0 C, :
c. 80 wi:'cvt changing " "a "a ne
". "hrough Pullman double draw, -
'om choppers and dining room cars to
Chicago daily without change on "The
Owe, md . " - Only o.e Oh ..ve 10
New 70 K c Fa,-ir'. Inc ON Ne
va"' 70 hicago only nree days.
steamship tickets on s..'e to and from
all points in Europe.
For fuil particulars. tickets and slcr :
8 ~accomodatiens, call or address ID
" F. A%ccc', General Agent, No J.,
Monf5olne q . Q $, Franci G O c ,
or W. D. Phillips, Agent 5. p c.. R o
Nevada.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-02
DecoIutIon o. Pa. .nerehjp.

No'ice il hereby given hat the Arm
he 90 e!rown . c.. on & Robi |. on
ia" is DIV de olvc; partnersh', bv
m'tual con en-. NJ c.. GA Will ole |
a'' money dre a,o Ply all bill
Nj. 1cnn Ci..ou W 10. ne
b ness as proprietor.
JOHN G fo<.
RlCHAPo RBINSoN,
dom
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-02

A good comfortable easy chair in a
house makes your guest feel at ease
and gives him a pleasant Impression
OF his surroundings. Yon can get
these sort OF chaii of G ,. Ki-zmeyer
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-02
Selling On

l an oe'ing oct nv eu e s< K OF
C~hin"".re sad jazz n" e g. - at 0 t
Give me a - I End doo;t @ 1T ;he
niace-Two blocks below the Briggs
f'oo9e. GEE HING. d5
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-02
D. G. KitZnleyer.

" 1A0J vi
HAS, after a vacation of three
years again assumed control
Of the business a, the old
stand, No. 80 South Carson
street, and invites all who are
in want of goods or work 10
his line to give him a trial
He promises to furnish a good
quality OF goods, and do good
work a TIE We lowest prices.
a10
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-02

HaIrdTesSIns and Shampo Ding
Miss Bei,ie Briggs has OF ned
ladies h~airdressing rooms at her
residence south OF the Capitol, ne t
to DR.. Bennessy's. j151m
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-29
DO SPIRITS RruRNY
They WIN BE at Fishers Opera House
Sunday Night Next

DR.. Lloyd Cooke. whOse remarkable
manifestations OF spirit power have made
him famous throughout both continents.
VIII give a seance ~ Fisher's opera house
on Sunday eyensng. October 81, at which
ho viii perform variety Of the feats
that VIII fully demonstrate tho methods
employed by Professors Taylor. Bishop,
DR. Arnold and other mediums. whose
achievements IN tho occult science have
completely bahied scientific explanation.
Dr. Cooks has been an extensive tray-
elcr. and In the course Of his perigrina-
tons has APPEARED before the royalty OF
England. the leading officials Of the Rus
sian government. and been subjected 20
The severest tests by the scientific world.
In the program mapped out for Sunday
evening. DR.. Cooke will give his open
Beance. in which tables are elevated 10
mldaar. flowers passed by unseen hands
and messages between tho spirits and ths
spectators exchanged. In all his work
Dr. Cooke courts tho closest inyenlga-
tIons. Popular prices.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-29
PosrMARKINo STAMPS.

On September is. 1897, a COMMITTEES was
appointed by the postmaster general for
the purpose Of examining new designs
OF improvements in canceilIng stamps.
said committee 70 report the result Of
their Investigations with such recommen-
datSons as II may deem proper to make.
This committee will receive for lnspec-
ton. up 20 January !. 1898. working mod
els Of any invention designed 10 take the
place OF the hand stamps now in use at
tho various postoHicas.
Persons who submit devices are ad-
vised that simplicity. durability and cost
are the principal elements 70 be consid-
cred, and that the present movement is
intended. primarily. TO secure an i'm
provement in the class Of postmarking
stamps now supplied to the smaller post
ofices.
A working model. accompanied by a
full description OF such device. should be
sent 10 the department. division Of post
Office supplies. marked COMMITTEES on
Stamp Devices" Respectfully.
PERRY s. HEATH.
First Asst. Postmaster General.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-29
THE OBJECTION NOT GOOD.

There are people who have objections
10 advertising matter in the columns OF
a newspaper. The ground of objection
is that they do not want to read ad-
vertisements. Now this objection is not
good. for oftentimes these advertise
ments convey valuable information.
For instance. how else would the trav-
cling public learn Of the excellent din
ing car service OF the Wisconsin Cen
tral lines between st. Paul and Chicago.
or the general comfort Of travelling over
this popular line. For particulars call
on the nearest ticket agent or address
]. C. Pond. G. p. A.. Milwaukee Wis.
or Geo. s Batty. General Agent. 24s
Stark street, Portland. or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-29
NOTICE % INTENTION 70 IMPROVE sTH
AND7TH sTREETls AND NIAGARA Av.
EyUE FROM GRAsDGAvENUE TO BAY
AVENUE. ttn

| AVENUE tt
Notice ls hereby glvcnsthat the Common
Council Of the city Of Astoria. or, did on the
18th day Of ofOctohar, is97.)iy resolution. order
and direct the Auditor and Police Judge OF
said city v publish in the Daily Asiorlan Of
Astoria, Tor ton days, noticeIof said Common
Councils intention To- make the following
Improvement. t0ywit
That sth street from Grand Avenue into
Niagari Avenue. thence Niagara Avenue
from 4 connection with proposed improve
rnent ~ said sth street, 10 and lnto7fh street.
the1lee 7tf street from q connection with the
prs gOsed improvement Of Niagara Avenue, TO
no ~ side Of Bay Avenue, be Improved by
Il iding said portions Of said streets and ave
Jes Cor the space Of twelve and one-half feet
pn 5acb side of the center line thereof to the
| established grade thereof; and by pianklBg
the same with plank three inches by twelve
inches for the space Of sixteen feet vide on
the crossings and on the other portions Of the
improvement twelve feet vide six feet wide
on each side OF the center line: Also by con
slruciing sidewalk on one side Of said
graded portion. four feet wide.
said piaDking and lumber 70 be new sound
fr.
sald Improvement 10 be made In accord.
ance with the general ordinances governing
improvements ofstreets, and with the special
plans and specifications prepared for this i'm
proyement by the city surveyor.
This Improvement shall be known and de-
signated as YouBg's Bay Improvement No. !.
The district Of Iands.and premises TO be
benefited, and which will be benefited by the
above improvement. and upoa which special
assessment shall be levied to defray the cost
and expense Of said improvement, Is as
follows:
Beginning at the northeast corner OF lot Of
block 81 Of fMcCIure's Astoria, as extended by
Cyrus olney; theHce south along the center
line Of blocks ss and ss TO the northeast cor
ner OF Iot 2Iblock III; thence east along north
line Of block III 70 the northeast corner there
Of; thence south along the east line Of blocks
III and I'D 70 northeast eorDer.of block ls5;
thence east along the north line :of block l58
10 northeast corner thereof; thence south
along east line Of blocks 1876. lls, 16o to north
east corner OF block A, OF subdivision block
No OF olney's addition to Astoria. as laid
out and recorded by Hustler and Aiken, exc
cutors; thence east along north line OF said
block 5 TO the northeast corner thereof thence
south along tina east line Of blocks s, S, II, %
and . 10 the southeast corner of said block
- in said addition; thence: westerly along
south boundary OF blockslNos. ., 81. p %. 81,
% and "a to southwest corner OF block "a;
thence north along the west Iine OF blocks "a,
or o. a ttand . 20 nor,vss, ,cornsr N sotd
% - ~ "N ,1s..' -, o"'u
block = thence eahu aloheEtne horth hne OF
blocks and 10 point where the east line
of6th street II extended "ouidain'srsect the
north line OF said DOCK - thehee north along
the east line OF oiocks 10, 10 ana hS OF Nc
Cures Astoria as extended by Cyrus Olne1,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-29

May 10, 1869. the two ends Of track were
parted by but 100 feet. at Promontory
Point The last spike was to he driven.
and the whole country awaited the
sound OF the hammer upon It. Promi-
nent men from the east and west gath
cred there. surrounded by United States
troops and the Chinese and Irish work
men. The telegraph companies had
abandoned all business and arranged for
a system of repeating by electricity the
blows of the silver sledge as It feh upon
the last golden spike. In many cities the
electrical connection was made with
town bells or with heavy cannon. that
the peal or explosion might tell to all
within hearing distance the tale OF the
completion of the road, Independence
he'll at Philadelphia thus rang out call
ing forth the people 10 an informal dem
onstratlon OF great proportions. San
Francisco, Omaha, Chicago, and other
western cities went wild over the news,
each celebrating in manner unprece-
dented. A Te Deum was sung In Trinity
church In New York, from the tower of
which the chimes rang out national airs.
The report OF the telegraph companies
has gone down into history. The mes
sage came IN this way:
"To Everybody;-Keep quiet. when
the last spike ls driven at Promontorv
Point we win say Done Don't break
the circuit. but watch for the signals Of
the blows Of the hammer Almost readvl
Hats on; prayer ls being offered. We
have done praying The spike Is about to
he presented. All ready now! The spike
win soon be driven. The signal will be
three dots for the commencement Of the
blows Click click click! Donel"
The Pacific Railroad had become a
physical fact
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-29
NOTICE,

Until further notice l viii not person
ally, nor Win my half interest in steam
er o. K, be responsible for any debts
or wages OF any nature contracted by
A. E. Salte. for steamer o, X.
l.. NJ. DAVIS.
Astoria, Or. October a. 1897.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-29

From the west the Central Pacific
gangs Of Cinnamon worked under less
difficulty 30 far as material was con-
ccined. for there was timber and rock
In abundance. But the mountains had
to be tunneied, the gorges bridged and
wonderful engineering feats performed.
water was scarce in the mountains and
climatic conditions were adverse.
stih each gang pushed forward until in
1861 the Mongolians had emerged from
the mountains, while the rival army of
Cots had reached the summit of the
Utah hills and were beginning their de-
scent Into the Great Basin. Every mile
now meant prize OF from $4,000 to ss6
ooO as well as the commercial advantage
Of controlling the traffic of the Salt Lake
valley. The race was one unparalleled
in the history OF the world, Each Of
the two companies had 10000 men at
work. and track was 1aid at a rate of
nine and ten miles a day.
In their anxiety for further control
each of the companies graded beyond
the meeting point. this work overlapping
for many mikes near Ogden. Congress
finally had TO step in to fix the june
tlon point
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-29
NOTICE TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF
THE FIsHERMENs PACKING CO.

Notice Is hereby given TO the stock
holders OF the Flshermen's Packing Co.
held at their Office at Astoria, Oregon.
The 9th day OF October. 1897. at O'Clock
4. m, for the purpose OF elecung board
OF directors and transacting other busi-
ness that may come before the meeting.
JOHN PETERSON.
President.
AUG. MoBERG. Secretary.
Astoria. Or. Sept q, 1897.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-29

IN his annual m@Bnge President Buch-
anan struck the note which nfiergard
was 10 be- the echo Of The driving of the
first sDike.
II consider u clear that under the
war-naklng power" be said, congress
may appropriate money for the consiruc-
ton of n military railroad through the
territories Of the United States. when
tits II absolutely necegnary for the de-
fenss Of any states against foreign in
vaslon. without such q road II II quite
evident that we cannot protect ca.ifOr-
MIA and our Pacific pOssoasions. We
cannot by any other means transport
men and munitions Of wnr from the A.
lantlc states In SUFFICIENT time TO sue
cessfully defend these remote and dis
tant portions Of the republic.
In ths nfty-third congress ne debate
had been transformed into regular
pro-savery anti slavery contest
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-29

To Asa whitney. merchant OF New
York CITY, belongs tho crcdi, OF being
N" original promoter" and "pusher."
The aim and object OF hs life was the
construction of railroad from Lake
Michigan or me Mississippi river 10 the
fncine ocean. lie was called the "prince
~ projectors" by the pcoRo or bin time.
His entire fortune. II Is sad was spen,
In attempts ~ realize his dream. and his
latter days wcnc passed ~ vender OF
milk IN this city. whitney dh no, con-
slider tho proJec, ~ business venture.
He crowned Il with the halo Of an en-
thvSiasi's fancy
whitney first brought me matter to
the attention OF congress IN 1876. Hts
estimate OF cost was tC5.Qo0.OoO Tho pub
lie domain was 10 bo the source Of row
c1uc. and tho work. whom competed
was to bo his private property. hut prnc-
HcaEy free. He was 10 assume the
management untf me road should pay
"Np"npes, and then submit u TO the con-
troll OF the government. II there was
any surplus Il was 10 be- devoted to edu-
est'cnN and other purposos He be-
hoved tnA, as the road progressed agrl-
culture would follow in Its wake. and
that colonies would be started MI along
tho linz.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-29

erAcy played an important part north
ern and vouthern Legislators contended
bitterly for routes that should tap their
sections. The proposed Union Pacific
rood had become part Of national poll
lioa. and In 1860 at PARTIES resolved In
their platforms that the line should he
constructed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-29
AN APPEAL FOR CLOTHING.

Help the poor and needy by sending
clothing to the parlors Of the W.. C.
T. U. in Rescue hall on any Thursday
from p. m. till p. m.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-29

Similar reductions to Los Angeles,
Fresno and other California pointa
Baggage checked to destination.
r. KoEHLER, C. II. MARKHAM,
Manager. @. F. and p. A.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-29

Take Laxative Bromo ouinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II It fails
to cure; 2Sc. For sale by Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-29
SIS REWARD.

The undersigned will pay $500 reward
for the recovery OF the body Of e. F.
Bradford, who was drowned October Is.
MRS. BRADFORD.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-29
SEASIDE &, SAWMIhL

A complete stock Of lumber on hand
in the rough or dressed. Flooring. rus
tic. ceiling and all kinds OF finish; mold
ings and shingles. Terms reasonabi'
and prices at bedrock. All ORDER
promptly attended to. Once and yard
at mill. H + l.. LOGAN,
Seaside, Oregon. Proprietor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-29
WORLD WAS ACHAST
-----.
Tremendous Undertaking Deemed I'M
possible OF Execution.
GOVERNMENT HAS GAINED
Rather Ihau Lost 100000 900 rr,m the
Operation Of the Ns,ionsi
Highway.
GOVERNMENT HAS GAINED

wiring from Washington. u. c.. un-
dor date OF oolotor II. 10 tho Chicago
rimva. Herald. Walker wrlimt,n triH the
following Interesting history Of the un.
lon Pacific Hallway. ono OF tho factors
In tho growth ~ tho Western Esnplrc
Two wochA from tomorrow. AT omaha,
tho curtain viii bo dropped upon ono of
tho most remarkable Industrial dramah
known to tho history OF man. On that
day. undrr orders from umtyd States
Circuit judge Banborn. tho Union PACT
no Halfway ID 60 ba suld TO tho highest
bidder. and this highest bidder without
doubt. will 10 tho REORGANIZATION syudi'
cate which has guaranteed tho govern
meet hid of 100000,
Thus will paus from the Stage Of In.
,iir-ui government control. national pol.
i,ics ana keen popular int'vout a rail
road whnso history for thirty years has
boon interq wffiod with tho hiAtory ~ 'he
United states. Tho railroad Represented
lu tho concrete form OF Iron. masonry
oai7lywurk and rapidly moving trains tho
aspirations " people for conquest of
tho Frca, wvp,, IL waH tho potential w
s,rimenI with which a young ahd encr.
gu,in nation suhducd a wilderness and
mado an empire ot Il. Il was thu agency
with which just az time when rrb"l-
non llad failed 10 aundcr tho rui0n. all
par,a of tho country were brought closer
together in communication In commcr.
cial interest In thought,