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The record-union., 1898-01-28
RAIN IN THE SOUTH.
The Drought for the Past Two
Weeks at Los Angeles Broken.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 21.-The
drought of the past two weeks was
broken tonight. light rain com
mencing to fall at > p. m, with indi-
cations for a good precipitation, which
is greatly needed. the ground having
become SO hard and dry as to greatly
interfere with plowing and retari
seeding The temperature. which was
81 degrees at , a. m. rose TO 81 de-
grees in twelve hours, which is en-
couraging To orange growers. Last
night was the coldest in Los Angeles
for years. The temperature reached
81 degrees. Ice formed in many places,
particularly in the low lands, TO the
thickness of one-half to three-quarters
OF an ipch
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THE MURDER OF G. W. CLARK.
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
BEGUN AT ST. HELENA.
The Widow Of Deceased on the
Witness Stand-No Attempt
Made to Lynch Accused.

ST. HELENA, Jan. 21.-Sheriff Nc
Kenzie. accompanied by Deputies
Brownlee. Mckenzie and other depu-
ties, left Napa at s a. m. in carriages
with George w. Clark. the murderer of
his brother, w. A. Clark.
On the road at the stations of Yount-
vile. Rutherford and Oakville, there
were large crowds awaiting to see the
Sheriff and his prisoner.
They arrived at st. Helena at 1890
where a large crowd anxiously awaited
to see the prisoner, people being present
from Napa Pope Valley. where the
Clarks formerly lived and Calistoga, in
addition to the surrounding country.
Court was called at 1870 before Judge
Chinn. The hall was crowded, people
being perched On top of bookcases,
standing on chairs and tiers.
Lavina Clark, the widow, on the
stand admitted intimacy with the de-
fendant. Hogan objected, and stated to
the witness that she need not answer,
and asked Judge Chinn to so advise.
He was answered by Bell and the au
dience applauded. Hogan stated that
those who applauded had their feelings
in their feet instead of their heads. He
was there to do his duty, and would not
be cowed, but do his duty fearlessly.
Mrs. Clark was severely cross-ex-
amined concerning her improper rela-
tions with the prisoner. The latter was
the picture of abject misery, salloW,
wild-eyed and stoop shouldered.
When court adjourned the prisoner
was hurried into a conveyance and was
driven by Sheriff Mckenzie and two
guards through the valley to Napa
In anticipation of an attempt to lynch
Clark, the Sheriff and his deputies We're
armed to the teeth, but no such attempt
was made, and the prisoner was safely
lodged in the Napa County Jail.
Tomorrow he will be taken back to
st. Helena for the continuation of his
preliminary examination. Clark will be
put on the stand tomorrow in his own
defense.
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ASSOCIATION OF
MANUFACTURERS.
Continued from First Page.)

communities in which the members
live and to the nation at large.
The country is now emerging from
trying conditions. II is only just be-
ginning to recover from the depression
in certain lines of business long con-
tinued and altogether unparalleled.
Progress, therefore, will naturally be
slow, but let us not be impatient Rath-
er let Us exercise a just patience. and
one which in time Will surely bring It's
own high reward.
Il have no fear for the future of our
beloved country. While [ discern N
it's present condition the necessity that
always exists for the faithful devotion
of it's citizens, the history of its past
is assurance to me that this will be as
il always has been through struggle
and emergency, still onward and up
ward. 1t has never suffered from any
trial or been unequal to any task.
Founded upon right principles, we
have nothing to fear from the vicissi-
tudeS which may lie across our path
way.
The. nation, founded by the fathers
upon principles of virtue, education.
freedom and human rights, nodded by
the great discussions which establish
ed it's SOY yereignty, tried in the crucible
of civil war, it's integrity confirmed py
the results of reconstruction, With q
union stronger and better than ever
before, stands to-day, not upon shift
ing sands, but upon immovable founda-
tions. Let us resolve by our laws and
by our administration of them to main
tain the rights of the citizen, to ce-
ment the union by still closer bonds
to exalt the standards Of American civ,
ilzation, encourage the promotion of
thrift industry and economy and the
homely virtues which have ennobled
our people, uphold the stability of our
currency and credit, and illustrate the
purity of our national and municipal
Government, and though the rain de-
scend and the floods come and the
winds blow, the nation will stand, for
ii is founded upon a rock
Senator William F. Frye of Maine.
who was introduced as one of the great
est friends of the merchant marine.
made brief address. In speaking of
the Nicara guam Canal. he declared
that the United States should build it.
He did not approve of the private own
ership of the canal by any corporation:
the Government was in the best posi-
ton TO build and operate the canal
Senator Frye said that the value of
the Hawaiian Islands was $50, 9,009 600,
and that Americans owned them.
American ships carried the commerce.
valued at S23.000,0oo. He said that if
the treaty We're not ratified. in less
than one year the islands would be ur~
der the protection OF Great Britain.
This was met with cries of Mo-
Much confusion followed. He asked the
guests to exercise their influence with
the Senate 10 have the treaty ratified.
There were cheers and cries OF No
as we'll.
Senator Frye said the NicaTaguan
Canal would rot be worth a cent with
the Hawaiian islands in the hands OF
an enemy. This was received with ap-
plause.
Charles Emory Smith spoke at length
on the commercial destiny OF the United
states. which he predicted would IN the
coming century peacefully dominate
the markets of the world.
Henry, Z. Rowland spoke next on the
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THE CHARGE ILLEGAL.
Decision in the Case of the Claim,
of an Anti-Debris Commissioner.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27.-The
Supreme Court holds that the statute
defines the duties Of a Supervisor. and
that charges cannot be paid by a
county except for services in the line
of official duty.
a. 9. Irwin. a Supervisor OF Yuba
represented that county in the Anti
debris Commission of the counties along
the Sacramento River and presented
q bill for his services TO the Supery;s-
ors Of Yuha County. Upon the advice
of the District Attorney that the
charge was Illegal, the Supervisors re-
jected ii. The Superior Court decided
against the plaintiff. and the Supreme
Court to-day affirmed that Judgment.
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New Trial Ordered in the Libel
Suit of DR.. Hearne.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2I.-The Su-
preme Court to-day reversed the Judg-
nent of the Superior Court of San Diego
County. in which damages for libel had
been awarded DR. Joseph c. Hearne
against the Chronicle" y new trial
was ordered.
The Supreme Court held that the lower
court had erred in not allowing the de-
fense to introduce important testimony
to support it's statements. The plain
tiff had sought to show malice on the
part of the chronicles" spondent
at San Diego, by introducing in evi-
dence an Eastern publication contain
ing statements concerning DR.. Hearhe
with the authorship of which Hearhe
accused the Chronicle" correspondent.
The defense sought to have the whole
article read, and the court denied the
request.
The lower court also allowed witnesses
to testify as TO their understanding OIL
the meaning of a publication, i'll which
they thought they discovered an innu-
enGo inDlicating DR. HeaIne in the Kill
ing of the former husband of his wife.
This the Supreme Court held to be eT-
roneous, as the article itself was not
ambiguous. and was the proper evidence.
The Supreme Court also held that
libel lay in the sting OF an article, ana
that a paper could not be mulcted Tor
libel if it had asserted that the plain
tiff had thrown dishes at his wife, II the
fact should be that he had not thrown
the dishes, but had struck his wife with
them while holding them in his hand.
The Supreme Court referred to the
printing of court proceedings in the Oil
vorce suit as privileged publications,
and held that a paper did not have TO
prove beyond reasonable doubt the truth
of its charges. p1'eponderance OF evl-
dn,,ca heiner sufficient
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Believed to be Runaways.

STOCKTON, Jan. pa girl, appar-
emily II years old, and two boys, aged
l. or 16, attracted attention on the wa
ter front to-day. Inquiry elected the
fact that they arrived on one of the
San Francisco boats. 1t is believed
that the boys are Oakland youths, who
disappeared recently from their homes,
and whose names are reported TO be
Frank Guild and Willie Blodger. AS
no telegram had been received by the
police for their detention, however, they
were not moleSted.
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FIELD TRIALS.
The Closing Day at Bakersfield
Very Unsatisfactory.

BAKERSFIELD Jan. 21.-The clos
ing day of the Pacific Coast field trials
was unsatisfactory. Some of the best
dogs. like Dash Antonio disappointed
their admirers. and the sport as i
whole was not equal TO that Of pre-
yious days.
Emmet Sullivan's Peach Mark. an
English setter bred and trained in Cal
ifornia, won the ail-age stake. The
The record-union., 1898-01-28
Wilson Murder Trial.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 21-The trial
of Mrs. Lydia Papp Wilson who is
charged with numbering her husband in
1894, began to-day before Judge Dunno
and jury The evidence against her is
circumstantial She was sent to the
insane asylum after her arrest, and was
lately discharged therefrom. Wit
nesses for the prosecution to-day testi-
fled that in their opinion she wa insane
at the time of the killing.
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San joaquin Valley Road.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2l.-Within a
few weeks work Will be begun on the
long tunnel on the line of the Valley
Reads line between Point r edmond and
Stockton. Chief Engineer Storey, who
has invited bids for the work, said to-
day that all bids would probably be in
the hands of the Board of Directors in
time for them to take action at their
meeting next Tuesday. The bids are eX-
pected to range from S3O00O0 TO $500
600 Three Eastern contractors are
here to try and secure the work.
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Death of a Pioneer.

SAN JOSE, Jan. 27-Christian Bollin-
ger, father of exSheriff BoIlinger. and
a pioneer of 1882. died to-day at the
Sanitarium from the effects OF a surgical
operation. He was s. years Of age, and
at one time owned large tract of land
in San Mateo County. which he sold to
the Spring Valley Water Company.
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A Superior Judge Arrested.

SUSANVILLE, Jan. 27-Superior
Judge L. y. Kelly was arrested to-day
on a charge of battery, upon complaint
Of +. Y. Spencer. The arrest was the
result of an alteration in court a few
weeks ago, when Judge Kelly is alleged
to have called Attorney Spencer a liar
and then it is said, to have left his seat
on the bench and to have struck Spen
Ger. The case will be tried next Mon
day, and Will be sensational.
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Powder for the Government.

SANTA CRUZ. Jan. 27-The powder
works here have been busy filling a
Government contract for smokeless
powder This month 1900 kegs of
blasting powder have been shipped from
the works, the largest shipment of any
month in years. The average daily out
put now is $40 kegs.
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Fancy Velvets
Reduced.

This morning we will place
on sale the balance Of our
figured and changeable ve1vets
and plushes. Among these you
can surely, find something de-
sirable for shirt waist, trim
ming, or for fancy work and
coverings for sofa pillows.
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A Tracy Merchant Robbed.

TRACY, Jan. 21.-D. Silverstine, one
of the leading merchants of this place,
while coming from the Corral Hollow
mines to-day. was held up by two
masked men and relieved of SS1 One Of
the robbers held the horses head while
the other demanded the money at the
point of a pistol.
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Trial of Theodore Figel.

more jurors were to-day secured To try
Theodore Figel for the murder OF Isaac
Hoffman, making five in all obtained
since the beginning Of the case before
Judge Cook. An adjournment was
taken until Monday.
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A Eoy Accidentally Killed.

OAKLAND. Jan. 2I.-Harold Stark.
the 4-year-oid son of Mrs. Emily Sialk
of San Francisco, tripped yesterday
upon the top stair il flight at the
Home for Children conducted at 1850
Twenty-fourth avenue, this City, and
plunged headlong down the stairs. sils-
tanning injuries which resulted IN his
n
The record-union., 1898-01-28
Condition Of Editor shortridge.

SAN JOSE, Jan. PA message re-
ceived from the bedside of Charles NJ.
Shortridge shortly before noon to-day
and coming from his physician, says Mr.
Shortridge is not quite SO well to-day
as yesterday. Still no immediate alarm
is felt, as it is not believed there is oc-
casion to fear the relapse is permanent.
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Remnants OF
EmbrOiderieS
and LaCeS.

Some very startling ernbroid-
cry selling took place here a
week ago. Startling because
Of the great quantity sold and
of the unusually handsome pat
terms and qualities, at prices
as startling and unusual in
their loWness as were the fore
going facts. Laccs went rapid
ly, too, and as consequence,
there remained many short
lengths in both lines, varying
in quantity and width and de-
sign. You'll find lengths here
for almost every embroidery
and lace need wherein small
quantity Will suffice, and every
one of these have been still fur
ther reduced until you'll find
the prices SO irrestib1c as to
create an impulse to buy them
all. There is choice in this
lot OF remnants as in all other
good things, and we would ad-
wise an early visit to these
counters for entire satisfaction.
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second place went to w. S. Tevis'
pointer Cuba of Kenwood, the winner
of second in the Derby. Luke, an East
ern field trial winner, recently pur-
chased for Mrs. Caesar Young, was
third. The Derby winner, j. E. Lucas
pointer Alex c. was in bad form, and
failed to get place.
Most of the visiting sportsmen will
remain here for the remainder of the
week for the purpose of shooting on the
ranges.
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British Gurboat Egcria.

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 27.-The British
gunboat Egeria arrived here unexpeet-
edly this afternoon from the south .en
route from England to Esqunault to
join the British squadron. She stop
ped last at MaZatlan. All on board arc
WELL
The record-union., 1898-01-28

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The gold
reserve to-day reached S163, $4,000. the
highest point in about seven years. The
accumulation is being something of a
burden, and the Government is no lon
ger encoura ging its deposit.
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Ukiah Stage Robbery.

SANTA ROSA, Jan. 2I.-Frank Har-
rington was arrested to-day in Alex
ander Valley on suspicion of being one
of the men who held up the Ukiah
stage near Brownville last September
and killed a man named Barnett lie
claims he can prove an aiibi
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His Head Crushed.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. aT.-Wiriam
StepAanie WAS Instantly killed this AZ
tefnoon while setting up a printing
press in the establishment of Dickman
4 Jones. His head was caught in the
machinery and crushed like an egg
shell.
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Verdict in Bennett Case.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 21.--The jury
in the case OF James G.. Bennett, ac-
cused before Judge Wallace of assault
10 murder, to-day brought in YER
dict Of assault with a deadly weapon
He tried to kill his wife with 4 pocket
knife few months ago. Insanity was
his defense
The record-union., 1898-01-28
Anarchy in Asiatic Turkey.

LONDON, JAN oT.-The Vienna cor
respondent of the Daily News says
1t IS reported here that the kurds are
devastating Armenian villages in the
neighborhood of Russian vilayets, and
that the Armenians are retaliating. The
correspondent adds that there is com
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Jury Unable to Agree.

SAN FRANCISCO. JAN 27.--Judgo
Dunno to-day discharged the jury in
the case Of DR.. Samuel G.. Hall, ac-
cused of causing the death OF Mrs. Ida
Coakley. The jurors We're locked UP
on Wednesday afternoon, and could not
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A Switehman Killed.

OAKLAND, Jan. 27.-George Heri-
tage, Southern Pacific switehman.
was killed this afternoon in the West
Oakland railroad yards He was run
down by switching engine The
body was cut in two
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WASSERMAN DAVIS & co, K between Sixth and Seventh

tendency Of legislation 10 NEEDLE with
private affairs.
After midnight President Mckinley
held an informal reception, leaving the
hotel at ] a. m. for the Windsor
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Ladies'
Muslin CheniSe

Reduced to SIC, 47c and 69c,
from former prices, Csc, 81 and
81 SO. They have handsome
yokes of different styles, lace and
embroidery or tucks, insertion
and embroidery.
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Ladies'
Cambria Gowns

Reduced to 5Sc, ire and 81 %,
from former prices 81 so to
SO so. Long, full-cut garments,
liberal in every proportion. and
in trimmings of tucks, embroi-
dery and insertions; high or low
necks.
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Destructive Hurricane.

ODESSA, Jan. PA hurricane has
wreaked immense destruction in this
district. Whole villages have been de-
vastated, and the damage to shipping
is enormous
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The Topeka Sails for Juneau.

TACOMA, Jan. 21.-Loaded to the
guards with 240 passengers and 500
tons of supplies. the steamer City Of
Topeka sailed from Tacoma tonight
for Juneau and way ports
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Ladies' Cambria
Corset Covers

Reduced to 47c, 97c and 81 4S,
from prices ranging from 81 to
SO. Fine cambric corset covers,
various styles, fancy yokes, of
embroidery, tucks and inser-
tiou.
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WOmen'S
Muslin Underwear.

There was also unparalleled
selling about a week ago in our
Ladies' Muslin Underwear De-
partment, and as a result there
remains many odd lots-a few
pieces Of kiud-Which we
have only now found time to
go through, and to assure our
selves that not one OF these
garments which already bore
the mark-down price shall be
taken up in cur inventory, they
also now bear the marks Of the
second reduction. The amount
sold at previous sale assured
us that our cut was liberal, but
this last cut is liberality per-
sonifed, and Friday morning
they will be on the counter and
will go with a rush. Again our
advice would be, be on hand
early.
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Mems Slippers,
ST. 35 instead of So.

We have a few broken lines
OF Mems Slippers, left from the
holidays, that we are anxious
to clean up before inventory.
To do this we have put them all
in at one price; different styles
ane co1ors; worth So. Sale
price, 81 So.
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Ladies'
Muslin Drawers

Reduced to 4Sc, 72c, 75c and
92c per pair, from prices which
ranged from Use to So. Made
from splendid quality cambric
and muslin, tucked and embroi-
dered; Loie Fuller and umbrella
style.
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Great Clearance Sale
OF WINTER GOODS.
Velvets, 25c yard.

Lot 1-Figured and Striped
Velvets, in dark shades, for
trimmings; also, large brocade
in garnet and plain dark,
changeable effects; 25c yard.
Velvets, l5C yard.
Lot 2-Five pieces of plain,
dark olive green velvet, 16
inches wide; 15c a yard.
Pushes, SOC yard.
Lot 3 - Heavy Brocaded
Fiushes, in dark brown, olive
green, garnet and navy; also,
two Or three fancy stripes IN
extra heavy qualities, and
cream and light blue brocade;
soc a yard.
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WOmen's Fine Shoes,
81 % instead of So.

We are still selling those Kid
and Cloth Top. Pointed Toe
Shoes, worth So so, in this sale
at 81 90, and will continue to
do SO until they are closed out.
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JUDGMENT REVERSED.

agree on a verdict. 1t was said that
they stood seven to five for acquittal.
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Velvets, l5C yard.
Pushes, SOC ward.
Shoe Items.

Every day new attractions in
this line. and these are the
items you to want to look for,
as there is more money saving
IN them than any other items
you're likely to see elsewhere.
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Pastry brushes should be washed as
soon as used and put in warm place
to dry.
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The Gold Reserve.

plete anarchy in the Asiatic provinces
of Turkey
The record-union., 1898-01-28
WOmen's Shoes,
ST As instead of So.

Women's Fine Kid Button
Shoes, in square or pointed
toes; worth 81. In this sale at
81 As.
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Children's School Shoes,
O5C instead OF ST so.

Children's Heavy Grain
School Shoes, heel or spring
heel, button; sizes . to 2; worth
81 so. Reduced in this sale to
QEc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15

How Tracks Were Constructed and
Trains Were Run 90 Years Ago.

Irving ID. Cook, who lives near South
Byron. recently repaired a barn on the
old Cook homestead that was built
many years ago. IN taking out a gra-
nary. some timbers found In its con-
struction were recognized by Mr. Cook
as part OF the first old New York
Central railroad roadbed that was built
to Byron, which was for time the
terminus. about 60 years ago. These
white oak sticks were by inches, as
sound as when first used. and were
what the first strap rail was nailed or
spiked on. The imprint OF the 2-inch
iron strap is plainly seen. Mr.. Cooks
recollection OF the early raiiroadlng Is
very clear, as the road crosses his farm.
He says ties were first laid, and on
these were placed long stringers. which
were OF any kind OF timber that could
be obtained from farmers near by.
These stringers were hewn on the upr
per side, and OH the under side were
notched where they crossed each tic
On these stringers and running In the
same direction white oak scantllngs
were fastened. When the ends of the
strips of iron met, snort piece was
placed SO that the ends OF the rail. IL
they might be called that, would not
indent the wood.
There were no section bosses in those
days. and handcars were unknown. The
iirst repair gang consisted of three men,
who carried a few spikes, chisel, am
auger. hand saw, etc, I'm handled
basket The few heavy tools, like a
crowbar adzc and shovel, We're carried
ON the mems shoulders. The men
worked rs they pleased. and during the
hot summer days IL was no uncommon
thing for the gang to- spend hours in
the shade of Mr.. Cooks sugar bush, adj
joining the track. Trains We're infre-
. quent, and a roadmastcrs pony was
unknown.
Among the locomotives first used for
freight and passenger service were she
LOUIS Brooks, Whiftlesey, Asa Sprague
and No. 4, the last being known as the
Iron Engine, because no wood was used
i'm its construction except in the cab.
These engines had only one drive-wheel
on each side. The first Fourth of July
after the road was constructed and In
running order was observed by the rail-
road company by firing a cannon from
the rear platform OF the last car on
approaching stations. The passenger
cars were short and much like the body
OF a stage coach. Some of these pas
senger cars had an upper story, and
from this upper deck Mr.. Cook saw
Martin Van Buren, climb down to shake
hands with a crowd when he was run
ming for the presidency. The con-
ductor was then called a collector. and
passed along on the outside of the cars
on a running board that extended the
entire length of the car. The putting
of names on engines was discontinued
% or 30 years ago. the last to run on
the western division being the Dean
Richmond. which was No. 147: the Aza-
riah Boody James Whitney, James II.
Kelley and Gen. III. III. Baxter.-Roch-
ester Democrat and Chronicle.