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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-13
FOREIGN.
Financial.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE Commercial Adver-
Users London financial cablegram says:
The markets here exceedingly quiet today
There was no pronounced buying anywhere, but
cheerful tone pervaded all quarters. induced by the
reduction Of the German bank rate from to 6 per
cent. and the official announcement that Gen. Bull
Ter had seized Potgieters drift on the Tugela. A
rise in consols Of point was sympathetic Of the
general feeling.
Americans assisted further by report that
large Dutch operator. who had been an active buy
in mines and Americans. had closed his COM
mitments for the decline and turned bull. presum-
ably on information from Boer New York
sales somewhat spoiled the effect of this. but Balt-
more & Ohio securities and Louisville & Nashville
stocks remained in demand. Berlin bought few
Americans and Canadian Pacifcs. The Paris mar
kct was firm in tone
The bank bought f65.ooO in German coin and
another fl00 900 was "ear marked" for the Indian
currency. The Indian council again raised the rate
telegraphic transfers. but there is no demand
yet in India for bullion. Money remained easy at
yesterdays rates. but bills were hard. Foreign
exchange rates were quoted follows: Paris, 2522
Berlin. A.iA.
Closing Quotations.
Canadian Pacific. ai: Union Pacific preferred
7e; Northern Pacific, 75t; Atchison 2Di; Grand
Trunk. q; Anaconda. s.; bar silver firm. 27sd per
ounce
% % 70
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from the county line to GoodelTs, which
could be constructed for a sum within
5000.
1t IL pointed out that Spokane Is doing
everything possible to receive the trade
of the rapidly growing district, and her
capitalists are interesting themselves in
the mines. The camp can be reached from
Twenty miles of road is narrow gauge
wagon road and the balance. sixty miles,
is broad gauge. From the west side pack
trains are run from Marblemount to the
mines distance of sixty-five miles,
The developments in the district will be
extensive this year, and a good outlet
from the mines to the west will benefit
the whole Sound. In the district three
stamp mills are now running the machin-
cry for another is on the way, and two
more will be established next season. A
new postoff1ce, called Barron, has been
established midway between the Mammoth
and Eureka mines, at the Methow Trad
ing Companys store
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-13

The accompanying table gives the closest
estimate OF the gold production Of the
world It Is possible to make from official
figures and cable advices. The compare
tive figures are from Mineral Indus
try:'
In 1888 the production Of gold In the
world reached total of $2ss. il7.77s In 1872
this great total was again exceeded. our
table showing that the production amount
ed to $s13, s54, 46S, the increase being $H,-
906 $50.
A still larger result would have been at
tanned In 1899 had II not been for the al
most total stoppage OF gold mining In the
Transvaal by the unfortunate war with
Great Britain. Had work continued there
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-13
Metals.

Metals.
Again today exhibited in the metal market was
pronounced strength in tin. Buyers were prompted
to purchase freely by strong London cables and finn
news from primary points here. The other depart
ments were relatively featureless.
Fig Iron--Warants, quiet, at $17. nominal
Ccpper-Lake. unchanged at $780,
Tin-Firm, SCI 25d8
Spelter--Quiet, Si45d455
Lead-Steady, A70d4.75. The firm that fxes the
selling price for miners and smelters quotes lead at
$l45 at the Close
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-13
WANTS NEW WAGON ROAD.
Slate Creek Wants to Connect with
Puget sound.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelllgencer
men are endeavoripg to interest Whatcom
county In opening the ufstrict to the Pu-
get sound country by building wagon
to build forty miles of the road, providing
Skagit county builds ten or twelve miles
and bridge across Bacon creek. In ad-
six miles of road along the river bottom
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-13
"He Cured Me
of OeafneSS,'

my deafness came on about six
years ago, with bad ringing noises
in the head. which troubled me
greatly in conversation. / had to
ask people to raise their voices
when speaking to me, and around
the table l could only hear the
sound of voices, but could not
catch word. My hearing rapidly
improved under DIR. Reeves treat
ment. / now hear good and the
ringing noises have entirely
stopped"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-13
Chronic Diseases

OF the THROAT, KTDNEYR
STOMACH and LIVER permanent
ly cured, so that there will b ~
fear Of a relapse in the future.
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Gle Saved Ny Eyes"

my eyes were so had / rad to
stop reading entirely. The dizziness,
the blurring and pain around the
eyes made me fear total blindness.
DR.. Reeves mastery over diseases
/ can now see good, and best of all,
can read with comfort. ! was cured
In short time, while other doctors
tempered with my eyes for the past
six years"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-13
"He Cured
My Stomach"

Before I consulted DR.. Reeves
we're pains, belching, bloating and
sour risirgs were awful. I lost
forty pounds in less than a year.
thank God 1t was my fortune to
go to this great doctor. who cured
me-"
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Eyes

''Dr. Reeves cured my eye and
made me see when I thought I
must lose my eye. I was totally
blind in that eve wnen / went to
painless and so wonderfully effect
i've that my eye improved rapidly.
Now ! can see with 1t as we'll as
ever could"
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"Dr. Reeves success with others
led me to consult him and take
this treatment. I began to improve
at once. My voice came back. my
strength returned, and the soreness
left my larnyx. / am delighted"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-13
ESTIMATE Of GOLD OUTPUT.
Total Amount Of the Yellow
Metal Mined During 1898.
PREVIOUS YEARS PRODUCT.

Insreas. Of sss,ooo.9oo I'm Twelve
Months-The seven Colonies Of
Australasia Lead the List, and
They, with the south African
Republic and the United States,
Produce Two-thirds of the Total.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-13
Rheumatism. Gcut and All Nervous Diseases Cured.
Head Noises


"Dr. Reeves treatment has taken the
dsagreeable ringing noises out of my ears
that had annoyed me for Is years. They
were IKE sne , roaring Oh the sea an alsG
! health. which is a result of his Homeo-
pathic treatment"
Ears
II became totally deaf from Erysipelas
!, in my left ear. The right ear failed after
} ward and ! could not hear the voices
ear. / could not hear the sermon in
. church or enjoy any entertainment be-
and mp efi &c ts e
suddenly. Now can hear perfectly"
|. TOnSi1S
litis for seven years. every time he caught
! cold, as result of La Grippe. His suffer-
ing was great. At night he would nearly
for his trouble until we took him to Doc
tor Reeves. The trouble has now disap-
peared."
Bronchial Tubes
Doctor Reeves cured my cough. have
l not had cough or a cold this winter.
l feel well and my friends remark how
, tis
Lungs
Doctor Reeves method of inhalation
was just what needed. 1 gained twelve
pounds in weight in two months. 1 have
haa y N sausn Is
any that !. ever tried. had LUNG
TROUBLE"
Head
Doctor Reeves treatment is marvel
Gus. My trouble came Oh five years
} ago. / would have neuralgia In my head
every afternoon at 4 O'Clock Sometimes
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-13
| Rupture
VariCOCe1e
VariCOCe1e

LOST MANHCCD a aesto T,sDF v Ssics
cele. weak and undeveloped parts fully re-
stored.
gAnuEC who suffer from apathy, In
AAO14O difference, nervous debility or
diseases peculiar to women can consult DR..
Reeves with perfect confidence.
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Consult The Old Doctor
DOCTOR
REEVES

The Successful Physiciaui n.
Skillful Surgeon! The Eminsnt
Specialist! Your Best Friend n
Worlds Benefactor. Permanenf,y
Located. Consult him this day,
Cures Rupture. Plies, Fiasura
Fistula and Rectal Ulcers with,sf
knife, ligature or caustic. and with-
out pain or detention from bu1(.
ness. He also cures all Pxivsta
Diseases. Loss OF Power. sptrsr-
torrhea, Syphilis. Pimples, stc
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mot included in totals because containing other
items than cearings
% co q
Condition of the Treasury.
WASHINGTON. Jan. l2-Today's statement Of
the condition of the treasury shows:
Available cash balance ................S233s So ,H
Golu reserve 81 90. ~
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FINANCIAL AND
STOCK REPORTS.
SPOKANE.

Mining Stocks.
SPOKANE, Jan. 12.-The closing bids Tor mining
stocks today were as fol lows.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-13
Men Who Are
Wasting Away
DO YOU KNOW

And secure proper treatment -
fore 1t is too late, before ron m
beyond medical and human ia II
you are suffering from the szfects
of this terrible disease. suffeFing'
from early indiscretions, excedsesI
and unnatural losses. which rob the'
blood of its richness. and the BODY
of it's animating influences. Wiich
enfeeble the constitution and result
In IMPOTENCY. PARALY6I9 an4
with morbid fear. and your days
are passed with dtstroe1ngs
thoughts of your disease --then -
aside all false modesty an1 pla1t|
yourself under the care Of IN
noted specialist. His experten0o ~
treating such cases has been Woe11.
wide--he has cured th0usand1s ri
others. and he CAN CURE YOU.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-11
CITY NEWS

Harold Waite, of the firm Of L. p
Waite & Co. Of Newburg, N. Y. is
here delivering the new city direc-
tories.
If you want fresh candy for the
children 60 to the Union Bakery, in
IIale's block. 98-l01
The NJ. e. w. r. r. r. Co. is
building a new extension track 10
their yard in this city and when COM
pletcd it will accommodate a large
number Of extra cars.
Remember the auction sale Of build
ing lots at o. II. Hales auction at
o'clock Saturday afternoon. The lots
are located on West View Place and
will be sold according to chart.
97.lO2
Two women while driving through
the city yesterday afternoon had the
misfortune to get a wagon wheel
caught in the, electric car track in
front of Reynolds store and the
front axle was broken squarely off.
Both ladies made a graceful landing
in the middle of the street. The
horse was stopped and no further
damage done.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-11
MONTPELIER
AND WELLS RIVER r. r
TIMETABLE.

Corrected to June 25 1soo trains leave Barre as fol
lows: Going East, Sundays excepted.
7.3O Am.
Connecte at Wells River with Accommodation
Train North, and with Mail Train south over
rassumpsic Division Boston 4 Main X. X. foret.
.Johnsbury, Newport and White River get. win
Acco nmodation Train North over White Mountain
Division Boston and Main Il. r. Lishen n. littleton'
Lancaster Fahyans, Bethlehem and Profile House.
Through train service frem Wells River via. Ply
mouth, CT White River jet to Boston arrive boston
i. As D. m. With New York Express via: Bellows
Falls, Springfield, Hartford ana new iiaoen' T.
Through coaches and parlor cars Wells River to
New York.
Through Express, Burlington to Fabyans Has
Pullman Parlor Car, Burlington toeFabyans. stops
at all principal stations between Mers HM onn ".a
at Fabyans with the train for Prorland and o,d
Orchard Beach, With tram for summit Mt.Wash.
ington, arriving Summit $50 p. m, Honnecls "a az
Wellsiiyer with the Mail Train North over ra,
ssumpsit Division, and the "Paciiic Coast Express
VIA Canadian Pacific Railway to Montreal, Quebec.
Chicago and the Pacific Coast. Through Sleeping
days. TO Pacific Coast every day except SUNDAYS.
With Express Train, Parlor Gar attacnea' MIl.n,ns
in Roston at s,OOp.m. With train for Fabyans'
Lancaster, Whteteld, Jefferson, Berlin aroventon
and Grand Trunk X. H.
3.15 p. NJ.
(,onnccts at Wells River with train North over
Passumpsic Division B. Il NJ. Railroad With accom-
mediation South for oil stations between Welle
River and White River junction and with express
train over White Mountain Division b. N. Kali
road for Lisbon. Littleton. Whteheld and Lancas
ter, Bethlehem and Fabyaus
TRAINS WEST.
Leaves Wells River, 800, 80 a.m:,2 $40 pm
Arrive Barre 1905 q. M, 1910, 4.'b, 5Sop' M.
SUBURBAN TRAIN SERVICE.
Leave Montpelier, $50. s.45, 11.S5 q. m'' ESQ.,
3 So $40 p. M.
Arrive at Barre. oo5 g. M. ,655p IN
Leave Barre $50, 1920 q. M, l245. S.l6, 4.lo
60Op. m. nj.
Arrive at Montpelier $50, 1895 q. M. l.oo' $50
4.30, 6.l6 p. m.
"a. sTOWELL, General Manager
Nv, STANYAN, Superintendent,
FW. MORSE. Gen'l Pass. Agent.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-11

Michael Sullivan left yesterday at
ternoon for Burlington to visit friends.
Mrs. ComOlli of Foster street is
visiting Mrs Ed Barr at West Berlin.
Miss Ross has moved her household
goods to Hale S auction to be sold.
Co. f. received 900 rounds of am
munition yesterday to be used in prac-
tice.
Mrs. G. K. Church, of West Tops
ham, was in the city yesterday on a
visit.
+. w. Haskell left this morning to
run lunch stand at the fairs through
Vermont.
Yesterday Louis Dana made an in
voice of the goods Of j. II. Griffin, of
North Barre.
Jack Morse arrived today from
West Fairlee having got through Their
with his business trip.
Miss Florence Pearl Churchill re
turned last night from a visit tC
friends in New Hampshire.
T.. B. Smith is getting along as
well as can be expected, but he can
not be out before couple of weeks.
The social committee of the Coco
Templars wish to thank all who took
part in the exercises and especially
those who are not members of the
order.
There are in this city a certain ag
gregation of young bloodS, who prob
ably cause more annoyance to thu
general public in one evening than al
the rest Of the nightly street walker
do in a month. These are young fcl
lows who are commonly known a
peanut jags,' who hang around tn
streets at night under the impression
that they are "loaded" and max
themselves as obnoxious as possible
The police are watching several of tn
ringleaders, and something is apt t
drop pretty soon.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-11
Centrab Vermont Railway
Timetable.


CORRECTED TO JUNE Is, 1900.
Irs ms leave Barre daily, except sundays io'
'"'' GOING SOUTH
s1o A M.-MAIL, For Boston via. !oweiI o,
DIV FitchbuV New York via. Springfield anc
oil New England points, fsrleT W cSr R nos
ton via Lowell l'arlor CnI ""'e "Noi
Junction to New York.
70 n, p. Mast EXPRESS. For Boston via.
law laval New York via Springfield and via
New London. Buffet parlor carlo Boston.
An P.M.-LOCAL PASSENGER. For North
vi" 6eld, Randolph, White River juno
tion and Windsor.
,,oo p.N-N1GHT EXPRESS. Leaves Bar 9
week days only .bntleaves Aontpenena a MHs
~, daily including sundays for Bossos
via Lowell or Ftoheurg and for N ,o s,r, Gas
ced only. Pullman sleeping cars to Bostop
via. Lowell and to Springfield
GOING NORTH
om A. M,-PA6sENGER. For Burlington .Na
81. Adams Montreal, Ogdensonrg anu ', l 18th
ford. Connects al Essex JuncuGn Win
o1nrcss for ali points on Rutland h. B.
aos F'M.-MAIL. For Burlington, Rutand,
Cambridge junction. 81. Albans' Moh'reA'
Parjor Car to Montreal. - a,
MO s.M EzxPREss for Burlington, g.; a, Al
''A' hans. and Montreal. Pullman sleeping %,
Montpelier Junction 70 Cnicsso. Wm m;Hn,
Iionnects at ct. Albans f,r Rouses rom,
C9aenshure, Buff III nd the West. P.n
min eepe swan on to Niagara faiis'
suburban service.
TRAINS TO MONTPELIER.
,...ve Barre $40, $50 \. H.. l2oi, s'os' DIX
TRAINS TO BARRE.
,c.ve Montpelier s.sS. s.1s, 1880 A. l., l2'0'
| $50 and $40 Pm.
william stoWn Tvalns.
1,eeye Barre 1.2oP n.l.aof.h. Duo "ina"'
,wn 1855 p. u. $40 Pm: ..n, IN,
Leave Williamstown 1850 4. H. ~" r. '""'
Rare sos 4. II. 400 P.n.
q. FITzHUaH. q. w. ousA'"'''
Vic. Prs. b asp.As ear Pass As'l
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-11
WARREN.

Rev. Mr.. Estey is on the sick list.
Edward Atkins and wife of Swan
zey, N. H., made short visit in town
last week.
Z. r. Long and son, Charles, visit
cd in Roxbury last Sunday.
Itching piles. Never mind if everything
else failed to cure you. Try Doans Ont-
nent. No failure there. 50 cents, at any
drug store. DIV
Miss Vann Bragg is at the hospital
in Montpelier having her eyes treated
which are very bad.
John Mobus and Fred Long went to
the jurors reunion at Calais this
week.
A lazy liver makes lazy man. Bnrdock
Blood Bitters is the natural, never failing
remedy for lazy liver. DIV
Fred Vickers was quite badly hurt
last week. His horses ran away and
overturned the wagon. There were
Others in the wagon with him, but
none of them were badly hurt.
George Bragg was quite badly shak-
en- up while on his way to Montpelier
Sunday on the paper train.
Burt Ryeford and family, former
resident of this place, now living in
Massachusetts was in town Tuesday
of this week.
Mothers lose their dread for that terrible
| second summer" when they have DR. Fowler's
Extract of Wild Strawberry in the house.
Natures spacific for summer complaints OF
every sort. DIV
Two men from Huntington one a
blacksmith and the other claiming to
be sheriff came to this town in the
night rather intoxicated, making
some noise and getting several out Of
bed to direct them to the hotel. The
result was they were taken before a
justice of the peace next day and fined
together with costs amounting to
nearly 1922.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-11
PETITE MDLLE. DORINA,

In her thrilling exhibition with troupe of huge brown and
black bears and hybrids In this bear collection is Charlie
Boy the dude bears Nolle the jolly bear and lobe, the
clown bear This performance will be great delight to the
children.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-11
ROXBURY.

Mrs. Siloway of Stafford is visiting
her sister, Mrs. G. Rollins.
Lzzem Lafrania is at home from
New Hampshire for few days.
f. l.. Erskins has gone to Worces'
ter, Mass, to work.
There are city boarders at S. p
Staples and G. M. Wiley'S.
The Christian Endeavor society
held lawn party at Calvin Ellis
Wednesday evening.
May Wetmore went to Keene, N
H., Thursday.
VIM. Stanley of .Attleboro, Mass.
i, in town.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-11

You assume no risk when you buy
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and di-
arrhGa Remedy. E. A. Drown & Co.
will refund your money if you are no.
satisfied after using it. 1t is every
where admitted to be the most sue
cessful remedy in use for bowel com
plants and the only one that never
fails. 1t is pleasant safe and reliable.
Il w
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-11
NOTICE:

Madame NJ. L. LaGranadc is now
ready for her spring and summer
seasons work, she will offer her work
at low rates during the comipg season,
she Will also teach the latest tailor
patterns system Of cutting satisfact-
ory, she has on hand all the latest
albums of Paris to select from, for
coats, capcs' evening and tailor made
gowns. All orders promptly attended
TO. Invitation extends 10 all.
Corner Elm and Court Streets,
# Montpelier, VI
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-11
HERR CANOE,

Who has truly earned the title of master mind of animal
subugation will present another thrilling number in the
program of the great Frank c. Bostock trained animal show
lie performs the with eapords, pss, and aguars
the most treacheros and bloodhrsy of the animal creation
One of these copars actually walks tight rope most
surprising and novel feat.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-11
FUNNY BABY MACK.

lie is the famous Hagenbach clown who has caused
mrth and merrment the entire breadth of the Ameri-
can continent Mr. Mack will present his captivating donkey
DYNAMITE his fleet footed Irish setter and the monkey jockey
Midge This entertainment is especially presented for the
children and is great delight
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-11
THE CAIRO THEATRE,

OF the Midway, will be magnificent amusement enterprise
by ITSELF The interior will be ornamental and decorated i'll
la truly oriental style.
Among the from the far East will be the fasclnat
ling Scca the graceful Mariana and the charming and
bewildng La Belle Fatma. They will appear in their native
dances in their true and original form displaying muscular
action of the entire body without the least suggestion OF
valgarty.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-11
SENIOR JOSE BARRlo,

The intrepid young Cuban, will present truly marvellous
and soul thrilling performance with three full grown forest
bred African lions and two scian boar hounds Emerson,
the man eating lion, is in the Barrio collection.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-22
WHO WILL NEW MAN BE?
Superintendent FitzGibbon Says
That Henry Monkhouse Will
Not Be His Successor.

The published statements concern
ing Superintendent J. w. FitzGib-
bon's resignation were confirmed by
the gentleman yesterday when inter-
viewed by Tribune man. but he
would give no reasons for sever
ing his connection with the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western company.
Mr.. FitzCiibbon positively asserted,
however, that there was no local sig
nificance to his resignation, and that
the case of Engineer Troch has moth
ing whatever to do with 1t.
MY resignation was handed in two
months ago. and the gentleman who
will succeed me was in this city as
my guest month ago. when every
thing was arranged for my retire.
ment." were the words used by the
superintendent yesterday.
"Will Henry Monkhouse be your
successor" asked The Tribune man
mo, SIR" answered Mr.. FitzCiibbon,
"bit it will be an out -of-town man
who vii! assume charge on March g..
"Can you inform an anxious public
who your successor will be?" he was
asked.
mot now. I will inform you next
Tuesday"
When questioned further about the
matter. Mr. FitzGibbon said that
when he accepted the position of gu
perintendent of motive power, he ac-
cepted it for one year. and that mis-
retirement was merely personal mat
ter. That he has several other posi-
tions in view, but has nothing deli
mite at present. He will leave the city
next week for a months rest.
Mr.. FitZGibbon will not go to the
Pacific Coast Line Railroad company.
Mr.. Monkhouse, who has been ex'
tensively spoken CT as Mr.. FitzGib-
bon's successor. is an experienced
railroad man, about, 20 years Of age.
About two years ago he became as
sistant superintendent OF motive
power and equipment CT the Chicago
Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
| company, with headquarters at Hor-
ton, Kansas.
He left there TO go to the Chicago
| and Alton road as superintendent OF
motive power and was succeeded or
| the Rock Island by Mr.. FitzGibbon
who was then master mechanic of the
Illinois division Of the Rock Island
read.