davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-09-24
ONE SIDE OF FIGHT.
john Mcfarland Tsii. Of the battle IA
WI Oh ". Was Principal.

john Mcfarland Tells 81 the Hattie In
WI ch Ne Was Principal
Eufaula. l. T. Sept 23.-Descrlblng
the tcud aght between the Brooks and
Riddle factions at spokogee l. r.. IN
which Willis. John and clifford Brooks
and "Old man Riddle were killed and
John Brooks mortally wounded James
Mcfarland. 90 the Riddle party Mon
day night said:
willis Brooks and his two sons.
Clln and John came 20 Spokogee arm
cd and mot Riddle at the postofice.
John Brooks stopped the old man and
threatened to kin him. was stand
Ing on the corner when Riddle ran
and Wills Brooks threw a cartridge
into his gun and said he would Kin
Riddle Tor luck ne fired and missed.
but C'iG Brooks then shot Riddle In
the back ~ the head as be ran out
lie fc'l dead lie was unarmed John
Brooks then told hi7 father to look nd
me. standing on the corner. Willis.
Brooks and his boys began firing att
me and ] returned the Gre. willis
Brooks. fell. arose. and began shoot
ing again but finally fell for good. The
boys then went down. shooting TO the
last"
Mcfarland and the other Rlddloites
and are In Jail.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-09-24
BIG OFT DEAL.
Holdings of Sour Lake Company rur'
chased by Eagii.h syndicate.

Holdings OF Sour Lake t"hfshN Nv
chased by Eagii.h syndicate.
Beaumont. Tex. Sept. CIV. A.
Campbell manager Of the Hogs
swayne syndicate. has authorized the
statement that the HoggSwayne syn
dicatc is In no wise concerned in the
purchase OF the property OF the Sour
Lake Springs company. as reported.
The story obtained circulation through
the fact that a deal has been usde
whereby an English syndicate, which
IS represented in this ccgltry by j.
Il. Roach. has purchased the entire
holdings OF the Sour Lake company.
Mr.. Roach Is out OF the city. but Il
Is learned from a reliable source that
the dra, g in the nature OF an option
OF six months duration S2d that the
contracts have all been signed. The
consideration involved is 81 00O,O 600. Il
Is stated also that It is the intention
OF this syndicate TO begip a vigorous
development OF the Sour Lake field by
putting down n number OF new wells
and otherwise equipplng the field with
tankage and pipe lines necessary to
handle the OIL.
The property purchased covers 100
acres OF the best oil field at Sour Lake
and includes the Sour Wells hotel
property and other improvements.
When Mr.. Roach will return here Is
not known. but the facts as given
above are vouched for on the best OF
authority. hut In such a way that the
statement can not be authorized by
the informant.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-09-24
FIGHT TO DEATH.

Four Men killed. One MORALLY wound
81 aud several Hart.
Eufaula. !. r.. Sept 23-In a eight
among feudlsts al spokogoc. l. T.,
Monday four men were killed. one
mortally wounded and several others
slightly injured. The dead are:
willis Brooks
Clifford Brooks.
John Brooks. all Of the Brooks foe.
ton.
Old man Riddle % the Riddle fac
ton.
John Brooks was MORALLY wounded.
OF the half dozen others who were
shot three were spectators. but none
were seriously injured.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-09-24
KILLED In n Wreck.

Paducah. Ky. Sept pa spread
Ing rail which wrecked an Illinois
Central freight train at Boar. sixteen
miles below this city. demolished
twelve cars OF merchandise and Eve
empties. Joe Miiburn Of MAyheld. Ky.
who was riding on a tank car. was kiln
ed. A negro trainmAn Is believed TO be
dead In the wreckage.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-09-24
Ticket May u. Changed.

Saratoga. ~ Y. Sept 23.-In speech
following his selection as chairman OF
fhe Kings county delegation Lleuten-
ant Governor Woodruff said IL was by
no means certain the ticket as now ar.
ranged would be nominated. Subse.
Quenily he explained to lnquIrers that
he did not think Sheldon would be
nominated adding that sentiment was
against him.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-09-24

James Capps was killed near vinlta.
J. T.. and Love Simpson has been ar
rested charged with the crime.
$. NJ. Torbett Of Ardmore. I. T.. has
been appointed district deputy exalted
ruler u the Elks for the Indian Ter
Fitory.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-09-24
TrnuhIr WIN Nrrrn...

Frisco. Tex, Sept 23.-Conslderable
excitement prevails here on account
OF race feeling. A committee OF about
thirty citizens have notified the me-
groes TO leave town. whne a petition
has been circulated and signed by
about a dozen citizens asking them 10
remain. There are 100 or more who
say they viii run them out and a ma
jority on both sides are armed. Trou-
BILE Is feared.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-09-24
MADISON COUNTY COMING
To The Fair in Full Force, Says Editor
Turner.

jacksonville, Texas, Sept. 20,
1892 Mr.. Paul Bradley, Bryan
Texas, Dear Sir; Please send
about three dozen catalogues; there
is great demand for them, and
much interest is being manifested
here in your coming fair. Am
happy to say that Madison county
will be we'll represented and will
have exhibits in nearly all depart
ments. Very truly,
w. l.. Turner,
Editor Meteor.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-09-24
wII.nn TIr.t Vice M..,.r.

Chattanooga. Sept 23.--C. A Wilson
was elected FIRST vice grand master OF
the Brotherhood OF Locomotive Fire.
men.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-09-24

London. Sept. 23.-The Associated
Press is In a position to announce that
diplomatic relations between Great
Britain and Venezuela are on the
verge OF being severed
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-09-24
Rron..nrh RennmInat.h

New Orleans. Sept. 23.-R. +. Brous.
sard was renominated for congress by
the DemOcratics OF the Third district
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-09-24
BANQUET TO DR.. HOUSTON.
rendered by the Business l. eague-
A Formal Welcome.

DR.. David +. Houston, president
of the Agricultural and Mechanical
college, was rendered a banquet by
the Business Lea ne Of Bryan last
night at the Exchange hotel. The
affair was in the nature of for.
NAL welcome TO DIR. Houston, and
an earnest Of continued good will
towards the great institution Ia
which DR.. Houston was recently
called as its head.
DR.. Houston was escorted 10 the
city by Messers. W. Il. Saunders
and Ed Hall, president and vice
president, respectively, of the
Business League, and conducted to
the X. Of p. hall where a called
meeting OF the League was held in
order that the business men of the
city might have an opportunity to
meet DR.. Houston.
From the League rooms the
guest Of honor was conducted 10
the hotel. Covers were apread for
sixty persons, and the company
was representative Of the business
aud professional interests of the
city. The menu, served in courses,
was more in the nature of an elab.
crate luncheon than n banquet, and
was well prepared and served.
There were no wines.
Major L. l.. McInnis was master
Of ceremonies, and presided with
tact and dignity. The speeches
took range in keeping with the
proposed and were en-
rapport with the split of the occa-
sion.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-09-24

Birmingham, Ala. Sept. 23.-The
cases against John Ballou the Balti-
more negro attorney. and VIII Hicks.
the Birmingham negro. who had a diff
hculty In the choir loft at the Shiloh
Baptist church when the calamity oc-
cured were mol pressed In the criminal
tourt her The pastor recommended
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-09-24

srArE oF TEXAS, COUNTY of bhAAo-. -
L A. W. wilkerson. cashier Of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true 10 the best Of ny knowledge
aud belief. A. W. WILKINSON
Cashier.
subscrlbed and sworn 70 before me this md
day Of September. 1904 A. j. PiATNER'
Notary fublic BraEos County, Texas.
roHnEcT-Attest:
I'd Hall.
q. =. PARKER, Directors
J. W. ENoLfsH
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-09-24

WE SOLICIT YOUR BUSINESS.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-09-24

"Our Guest Prof j. III. Allen.
"The Agricultural and Mechanical
College" Or. David +. Houston.
Legislative Aid for the College,
DR.. j. l.. Fountain.
Bryan as an Educational Center, -
Malcolm Carnes.
"The Value of Technical Train
ing, Judge V. u. Hudson.
"TeNas-Her Industrial POssibili-
ties, Judge Henderson.
"Onicial Welcome, Acting May
or w. ;. Howell.
The Press as an Aid 10 Texas Ed
vocational Institutions, a. j. Buch-
anan.
"TeXas-Her Young Men" Hon.
w. r.. Cavitt.
The Absent Ones-the Ladies,
T.. A. Berry.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-09-24

Caviar Canapes. tiers.
Sailed Nuts. Celery. Cream Of Oys-
Spanish Mackerel. Montpelier Butter
Boston Chips Olives.
Fillet de Beuf au jus.
Potatoes Whipped in Cream.
Sweet Breads in Form la German.
French Peas. Waters.
Punch au Bryan.
Spring Chicken Matre d Hotel.
Asparagus. Tomato Mayonnaise.
Tutti Fruit Bricks.
Coffee. Cheese. Cigars.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-09-24
At Bryan, Texas, at the Close Of Business
September 10, 1902.
LIABILITIES.
sT768mD

subscribed and TO before this day September
Al. PLATNER Notary Public Brazos Count,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11
The Heart of the HaiIstone.

If it were not for the countless tril-
lions of dust particles that float sepa-
rately invisible in the atmosphere there
could be no raindrops, snow crystals
or hailstoneS. From a perfectly dust
less atmosphere the moisture would de-
scend in ceaseless rain without drops
The dust particles serve as nuclei
about which the vapOr gathers. The
snow crystal is the most beautiful Gre
alton of the aerial moisture, and the
hailstone is the most extraordinary.
The heart of every hailstone, as Mr.
Arthur III. Bell shows in Knowledge
is a tiny atom of dust. Such an atom,
with a little moisture condensed about
it, is the germ from which may grow
a hailstone capable of Telling a man
or smashing a window. But first it
must be caught up by current of air
and carried to the level of the lofty
cirrus clouds, five or six or even ten
miles high. Then, continually growing
by fresh accessions of moisture, it be-
gins it's plunge to the earth spinning
through the clouds and flashing in the
sun like a diamond bolt shot from
rainbow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11
Intended For a Compliment.

There was a FAMILY reunion at the
home of little Alice's mother. Grand
father, grandmother, uncles, aunts and
cousins had gathered from far and
near. The child was much bewildered,
says Harper's Magazine, and had great
difficulty in remembering the new
names and distinguishing the strange
faces.
They were all anxious to be recOg-
nized by the little one, the only child
present, and her mother was promptly
eager to impress all their names on her
mind So the poor little girl was sub
jected to the tiresome questions, "WhO
is this, Alice" What is my name?"
At first she gave very vague replies,
but soon fell into fearful silence.
In a little while Mary, her pretty
next door neighbor, came in. Alice
loved Mary, and her face frightened
when she saw the dear familiar face
among so many strange ones. Mamma
told Mary of Alice's trouble in remem-
bering her relatives names.
"But Alice knows who 1 am" said
Mary confidently. "Tell me, dear, who
I am"
''You amt nobody" said the child
fondly, with a sigh of relief.
Mary was somewhat confused, but
under the circumstances it was the
highest compliment she could have re-
ceived,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11
THE
GOVERNOR"
BY COLIN S. COLLINS
Observation-Disclosures
Copyright, 1901, by Il. S. Richardson

All theatrical managers have hob
bies. 1t may be anything from the
choicest, prettiest chorus on Broadway
to old armor. Pyatts hobby was
matchmaking, and it was his boast
that his stock company averaged two
weddings season, with the manager
invariably giving away the bride.
But this season, when he was man
aging a stock company in / enver, the
matrimonial market seemed bit dead.
Summer was approaching without
single wedding to the good. Still there
was hope Eugene Rowland, the lead
ing man, had been paying marked at
tention to Ethel Godfrey, the ingenue,
who had come west shortly after the
holidays to replace Nell Douglas, who
could not stand Denver's rare atmOs-
phere.
Pyatt was sitting at his desk, glanc-
ing over some press notices for the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11

YOU would feel and asheu Tie governor
either to give me another part or let
me out"
"Gene, you mustn't" she burst out
inopulsively. Then she checked her.
self. Surely that was not the way to
address man whose ring she had re-
turned that very morning with an icy
note. 81 mean that l can better be
spared than you. Your part is SO i'm
portant, and you are favorite with
the audiences. / am new to TIE COM
PAW and would not be missed so
much"
Nonsense" be broke in with affect
ed brusqueness. You are woman.
| can hustle for myself if have to.
Pleasing Pyatt in this new part Of
yours means a life job, and you must
not give it up. I'll join the Spooner
eastern company and
"But that means travelling all the
time, and you hate it, l know
"Oh, I'm comfortable here all right"
he responded, with half smothered
sigh, but you would be miserable if
l stayed, and so I'm going. No. don't
try to argue the question. You treated
me shabbily last night, but for the
sake of our old love I'll overlook it
and leave you in peace
There was every indication that the
ingenue's blue eyes would be clouded
in tears again. She rolled her hand
kerchief into an infnitesimal ball and
stared unblinkingly at the huge red
rose i'm Pyatt's rug. Then there were
two roses, then three, and finally a
great blur spread over the gaudy rug.
Don't cry, Ethel. I'm not worth one
of those precious tears" The caress-
ing voice was dangerously near her
pretty pink ear. II think if you'd just
give me chance to explain what
meant last night our designations might
be recalled. Don't you think so, Eth
elY'
She nodded her head slightly, and
Rowland, smiling, drew her to his side.
"You see, dear, what l meant was
this
She placed one hand on his lips.
"Never mind it now. What we'd bet
ter do is to tell the governor I've taken
you back on probation. No''-as he
tried to protest-"you will have to go
on probation for whole year."
For an instant his face fell, then
lighted up. Well" he said resignedly,
''I'll wait year if l have to, but it
will spoil splendid chance to square
with the governor"
She fell straight into the trap.
"What do you want to g., lare him
for?"
He smoothed his mustache to hide
smile.
That's easy. The governor played
us against each other. He knew you
were in here. He told you to wait till
he fixed things for you. He sent me in
here to wait until he recast the piece.
He knew very well that when we
learned of the mutual resignation act
there would be a general recOncilia-
ton. See? And he's counting on CIV
ing you away at the wedding. Now, it
would just punish him Alright If we
slipped off and were married without
letting him know about 1t. II you put
me on probation, why, that settles ever
evening up with him." And the scamp
sighed regretfully.
Ethel looked thoughtful.
do you really think he did it on pur-
pose?"
''Know it! Sure" was ROwland's
positive reply, while his eyes danced.
Ethel laughed up into his face.
"Let'sv' was all she said, but Row.
land knew what she meant.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11
"ETHEL!" HE CRIED IN ABATEMENT.

new production which was to go under
rehearsal this very morning, when
Rowland entered abruptly and ten
dered his resignation. Pyatt looked
worried. Rowland was a dependable
chap and had been with Pyatt two sea-
sons. No good juvenile was to be Sc
cured west of Chicago. Pyatt chewed
his cigar and frOwned. He was feel
ing for the motive which prompted
the resignation, and while he thought
Rowland left the office, formerly the
star dressing room and opening direct
ly on the stage.
Pyatt was puzzled. Here was the
best part ever offered 'the kid to say
nothing of chance to make love to
the very girl he was popularity sup
posed to be wooing in real life. And
yet he had offered his two weeks no.
tice with a finality which left no OPP
portunity for argument. The solution
was nearer at hand than Pyatt
dreamed.
He had just lighted fresh cigar
when Ethel Godfrey slipped quietly
trimmed from weeping. Pyatt groaned.
Rowland had been announcing his
intention of quitting broadcast with
out giving the resourceful manager a
chance to Elk things" His wrath
changed to amazement, however, when
Ethel spoke.
II want to go home Saturday night.
or
"Wait till after the new piece comes
out" urged Pyatt, who began to fear
his entire company had gone mad.
Then the truth came out!
What! Stay here and be made love
to by that man Rowland. Never!'
Pyatt wbistled and beat an irrele-
want ragtime tattoo with his pencil.
This was why Rowland wanted his
part changed. A lovers quarrel! Both
preferred sacrificing a good engage
ment to opening the wounds afresh
twice daily by mimic lovemaking. Py-
att glanced out on the stage where the
company was assembling for rehears-
al Rowland was chatting carelessly
with the light comedian.
LIE ludIldScI LIS udhN SOVCA
ingly on Etheps bowed head and said:
eff that's the trouble, can fix things
in a iiffy. Just you wait here Tor
minute
He went out on the stage, closing the
door behind him, and made straight
for Rowland, who had not seen Ethel
enter the office.
Gene" he said cordially, 81 think
that matter you just spoke about can
be easily arranged. Suppose you step
into the office for a minute. I'll be
with you directly"
Rowland, with overcast brow and
gloomy eyes, stalked into the Office,
inwardly insisting that it was the sort
Of thing that never could be fixed. AS
he closed the door his eyes fell upon
Ethel, still sitting with bowed head
and moist handkerchief rolled in one
trembling hand.
Ethel he cried in amaZement,
"what are you doing here?"
She rose with a woeful attempt at
dignity.
u, fail to see that this is any affair
of Mr.. Rowland's, but since he is so
curious l have come to tender my res
ignation to take effect at once. l do
not feel that / can do myself justice
playing opposite roles to Mr.. Row
land"
"You needn't have done that" he re-
piled evenly. II appreciated the way
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11

DO YOU KNOW that we have
1900 miles of as fine bicycle
roads in Clark county as there is in
the state2 And do you know that l
have more and better land in Clark
county for sale than any other man
in the business? FL. J. BROOKS,
Neillsville, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11

shall be candidate for sheriff
before the Republican County Con-
vention. Any favors accorded me
I shall appreciate. O.. j. DAY.
Bloomington, Wis, Aug. 20, 1902.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11

For bad taste in the mouth take
Chamberlain's stomach and liver tab
let's. For sale by Jos. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11

have decided to become candi-
date for the office of clerk of the
court, subject to the Republican
county conventions action.
JAMES HAYDEN,
BeetOwn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11
Potosi, Wis, April Is, 1902.

To the Republicans of Grant County.
hereby announce myself as can
didate for Register of Deeds, subject
to the decision of the electors IN con-
vention assembled. The best of feel
ing goes with this announcement to
all other candidates for the same
place. The effort will make for the
nomination will be honorable and |
shall continue as have always done,
to work for the success of the whole
county ticket.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11

do hereby announce myself as
candidate for Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Grant county on the Repub-
lican ticket. CHAs. Nj. KLARMAN,
Waterloo, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11

desire to announce to the Rep
ublican voters of the county that l
am candidate for the Office of
sheriff, subject to the county con-
vention. Jos. LONGBOTHAM,
Cuba City.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11
Mt. Ida, Wis, April Z, 1902.

I hereby announce myself as cam
didate for the office of Superintendent
of Schools subject to the endorsement
of the Republican County Convention.
Very Respectfully,
MORGAN j. SMITH.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11

hereby announce myself as can
didate for the office OF sheriff of Grant
county subject to the wishes OF the
Republican county convention.
j, w. WATSON,
Town OF Clifton, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11

After due deliberatlon / have con-
cluded to announce my candidacy for
office of sheriff of Grant county, sub
ject to the sanction of the Republican
county convention.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11

hereby announce myself as can
didate for the office of clerk of the
court on the Republican ticket.
EDWARD ULvE,
Marion, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11

To the Delegates of the Republicans
County Convention:
If in your estimation am worthy
of your confidence and support, | ask
your consideration as candidate for
the office of Register of Deeds.
Subject to your approval,
E. A.. BERGE.
pn4nr; Wis nril 10 1909
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11

Town OF Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11

take this means of announcing
my candidacy for the Office of regis
ter of deeds of Grant county, subject
to the will of the Republican county
convention.
F. M. YAGER, Waterloo, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office OF sheriff of Grant
county, subject to the Republican
county convention.
THos. MCDONALD,
8w3 Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office of register OF
deeds, subject to the wishes of the
Repu hlicans of Grant county in con-
yention assembled.
9.3 GEO. M. .GUNDERSON.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-11

hereby announce myself can
didate for the office of clerk of the
circuit court, pursuant to the wishes
of the Repu blicans of Grant county
in convention assem- bled.
r. S. OLMsTEAD.
Woodman, Wis
The Conservative, 1902-02-20
RAILROAD HISTORY.

We are glad to notice that the Union
Pacific people observed Lincoln's
birthday in a somewhat special man
ner. They closed their general offices
and had the old Lincoln Car newly
draped. This road was closely con-
nected with President Lincoln in it's
infancy. While he was dead before it's
first rail was laid, he had great deal
to do with shaping it's line and policy.
The old car spoken of is the one in
which his body made it's funeral
journey. 1t came afterward into the
Union Pacific service, and went
through the depths of degradation;
but it is now one of their most valued
relics.
It is pleasant to see corporation
like this great railroad paying this
homage to it's own past. The rail
roads occupy an enormous sphere in
American life today. Especially here
in the west, our geography and our
history both take shape in great de-
gree about the railroad systems. One
would look to find the higher officials
Of these companies showing full ap-
probation of the historic import of
their doings, causing complete and
coherent annals to be kept, records in
accessible shape of extensions and
purchases, files of old time cards and
things of that kind. 1t seems not to
be done, however. You can learn lit
tie of matters only few years back
in the general offices Of many rail-
roads. A change in ownership seems