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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-02-09
HIGH CLASS ATTRACTION.

he Lyman TWINS at The Races Which
VIII be Seen ai Cooper Opera :iouss
Next Tuesday Evs ning-comes High.
~ Recomms nds d.
The newspapers and opera house
managers are very generous i'm their
praise OF the Lym;tn Twins at the
Races This is a strictly higl, class ut.
traction and Manager Aronson con.
ssders himself fortunate in securing
an engagement for Cooper Oper,,
House Tuesday night. Feb. 18th.
They have played q weeks engage
ment in some of the large cities to
crowded houses every night, a fact
which speaks for itself.
This funny play includes one of the
strongest casts to-day in musical
comedy. sumptuous scenic display.
A dainty chourus OF pretty girls.
abundance of sweet music and clever
dancing, together with a host of fun
ny Comedians and numerous novel
ties and effects original with this at
traction, go to make up one of the
most pleasing entertainments to-day
before the public.
The beautiful electrical effects to-
gether with the sweet singing and
graceful dances which are seen at ey-
cry turn make this attraction super
Tor to any Of it's class.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-02-09
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
sSenderson's New Banking Institution
VIII Begin Business Wedne sGay,
Feb. I5th-Everything About Ready

VIII Begin Business "Wednesday,
Feb. I5th-Everything About Ready
for Opening.
Attention ia called to the opening
announcement of Henderson's new
banking institution, the First Ma
tional Bank, which appears elsewhere
IN this paper. With a capital of
$5O, 100000, competent officials and
stamped with the approval OF the
United States government, it starts
out one of the solid banking institu-
tons OF the State.
Mr.. Samuel R. Harris, the president.
is one of Henderson's best business
men and understands the wants and
needs of the people. Mr.. s. T. Peace,
the cashier, has held positions IN a
State bank, a private bank and a
Savings Bank and Trust Company,
and comes to Us with exceptional EN-
dOrsements rs II talented Young bank
Officer, with years of experience and
we'll up On banking. The directors
are all men OF high character and ex-
eellent business qualifications and
have sworn to support the laws and
regulations Ola National Bank. Upon
such a basis and with good out
look We may expect the best results
from our National Bank.
The GOLD LEAF trusts that he
welcome given to Mr. Peace and the
accorded to the First Ma
tiOnal Bank of Henderson will ip
such al tn bring other business men
and induce other capital to seek in
in our prosperous and grow
ny town.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-02-09

We had call last week from Mr.
W. Il. Hawkins, the popular travel
ing representative in this territory of
d. E. Bucklen & Co.. Chicago. I'M.
manufacturers OF the we'll known pro-
prirtar.y remedies DR.. Kings New Dir
eovery for Consumption, Electric
RitterS. Bucklen'x Arnica Salye. DR..
Kings New Life Pills, etc. He was
accompanied by Mr. u. s. G. Henry.
general agent OF the Bucklen people.
their business being to see the trade
here and renew advertising contract
with the GOLD LEAF. Bu-klen'. prep
nratiOns ARE standard remedies and
have II wide sale throughout this and
foreign countries. Melville Dorsey
sells them In Henderson.
Beautiful eyes and handsome face are elo-
quent concentrations. Bright eyes are win.
dows to a woman q heart Hollister'e Rocky
Mountain Tea makes bright eyes. 81 cents.
Tea or Tsblets. Parker's Two Drug Stores.
YOU CAN GUESS
WHO SELLS FOR LESS.
kAPLON 4 ALLEN,
Oxford, N. G..
Meet me at The Races, Cooper Opera
H"u~e. Tuesday evening, Feb. 18th. |
The rebate cheek in my advertisement
IN the GOLD LEAF next week will be
worth 81 90 a. a rebate check, il cut ont
II the paper and brought to my store.
ROBERT B. POWELL.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-02-09
Wanted.
A position az book-keeperi in some good
Can give good reference.
Address GOLD LEAF OFFICE.
YOUR MONEYS WORTH.
OR
YOUR MONEY RACK.
KAPLON & ALLEN,
Oxford, N. C.
A Worthy Home Enterprise.

An advertisement Of the Security
Life and Annuity Company, OF Greens
boro, N. c., appears in this paper.
Old line legal reserve, with O guaran-
ty capital of $1OO.OOO.OO deposited
with the Insuran ce Commissioner OF
North Carolina, as absolutely safe
protection is offered as any company
while they save money to che insurer:
In addition to their special line OF
policies providing . guaranteed Life
income to the beneficiary and to the
insured in old age. the Security Life
and Annuity Company write all the
standard policies. This is q worthy
homeenterprise which solicits patron
age upon the merits Of it's policies.
A. n. Potter, district superintend-
ent, Henderson, N. G., win take pleas
ure in showing the advantages OF his
company to any persons who are in
terested.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-02-09
Wanted!

100 quarrymen and drillers wanted.
Steady work for two years to good men.
Apply to
ROWAN GRAM TIE CO.,
Granite Quarry, N. G..
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-02-09
Woods Descriptive Seed Catalogue.

We are in receipt of the 25th ami
versary number Of Wood descriptive
seed catalogue and guide for thefa
and garden for 1905. Like all the
publications of it's kind issued by T.
W. Wood & Sons, Richmond. Va. it
is handsomely gotten up and is full
of interesting and valuable informa-
ton to the farmer and gardener.
Woods prize medal tested seeds were
awarded gold medal ut Paris Expo
sition in 1900 and grand prize (the
highest award given) st. Louis Ex-
position in 1904. A copy-of Wood s
seed catalogue will be mailed free Oh
request. Write for it, aud special list
OF farm seeds.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-02-09

I'll meet you at The Races. Cooper
Opera House. Tuesday evening. Feb.
14th.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-02-09
GaG83sa2&aA
A2s@ TALK =
9ce THE ToMNf
VERY LOW PRICES.

Lumber. Lime. Shingles
Doors. Windows. Frames
Oak Martels, Tiles, Crates. &c
JOHN b. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-02-09

1t makes no difference how many medicines
have failed to cure you, if you are troubled
with headache, constipation, kidney or liver
troubles, HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
will make you well. Parker's Two Drug
Stores.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-02-09
Always Liberal to Churches.

Every church will be given liberal guam
!, tity OF L. 4 NJ. Paint. Call for it.
Four gallons Longman e Marines L. 4 NJ.
Paint mixed with 8 gallons linseed oil. will
paint house.
Mr.. W. B. Barr, Charleston, W. Va, writes:
Painted Frankenburg block with L. L M.
Stands ont as though varaished"
Wears and covers like gold
Don't pay $3.50 gallon for linseed oil,
which You do in ready-for-use paint.
Buy oil fresh from the barrel at 6Oc per
gallon and mix it with L. & NJ
1t makes paint cost about 81 20 per gallon.
Sold by Melville Dorsey
All promises made in our advertise
ments carried out at our counters.
KAPLON & ALLEN
Oxford. n. {.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-02-09

Read our ads and see what the News
and ObserVersays about Vinol Parker's
Two Drug Stores.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-02-09
A Ouaran,eed Cure for plies.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
OINTMENT fails to cure any case, no matter
OF how long standing. in 6 to II days. First
aspiration gives ease and rest SOC. II
your druggist hasn't it send Soc in stamps
and it will be forwarded postpaid BY Paris
Medicine Co., St. Louis, No.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-02-09

I'll meet you at The Races, Cooper
Opera House. Tuesday evening, Feb
14th.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-02-09
Death OF q Little Child.

Friends of Mr.. AMI Mrs. John D.
Cooper sympathize with them very
deeply in the death of their infam,
child, :, lit tie daughter, whirI, Occurred
about & o'cI,n'k Monday morning.
This tender little bud Of humanity.
aged about eight months, had ,evcr
ht'rn strong and small hope w.lS give,,
that the preciou life woul. ! b.. sI,arri.
Il, whS IL h.,n,iIul child ani had
t'l''s-t',i the home long enough, for tin
ten'lrils of Affection to TAKE, deep root
it, tine hearts Of the devoted parrnts
The funeral was held from the home
at 3 O'clss'k Tuesday afternoon, Rev.
DIR. Nash conducting the service. In
terment was made at the cemetery.
There's pretty girl in an Alpine hat,
sweeter girl with a sailor brim,
Bst the handsomest girl youn ever seee,
Is the sensible girl who uses Rocky Noun
tain Tea.
For sale at Parker's Two Drug Stores.
I'll meet you at The Races, Cooper
Opera House, Tuesday evening, Feb.
18th.
Cut out the rebate check in my adver-
tisement in the GOLD LEAF next week
and bring it to the store. 1t will be
worth 81 90 as a rebate check-equiva-
lent to a cash purchase If $40
ROBERT B. POWELL.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-02-09

Call and see the nice line of crockery
ware just received at H. THOMSON.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-02-09
KAPLON & ALLEN,
OXFORD'S GREATEST STORE,
CASH OR CREDIT,
Death Of Col. Sturqes,

Col. William E. Sturges died at his
home near Ransom's Bridge, in the
edge of Franklin county, about 2
o'clock Tuesday morning. He had
been sick since last spring suffering
from complicated heart trouble. De-
ceased was u years old and leaves q
wife and eight children. six sons and
two daughters. Of these Capt. W. K.
Sturges, of Henderson, is the Oldest.
Col. Sturges was a frequent visitor
to Henderson and had many friends
among our people who sorrow at his
death. He was an elegantgentleman,
of genial nature, polished manner and
engaging personality and had the
high regard and warm esteem OF all
who knew him.
The body was brought to Hender-
son and buried in the cemetery here
at Ave o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-02-09

are instantly relieved and perfectly healed by
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. C. Rivenbark, Jr., Of
Norfolk, Va, writes: Il burnt my knee dread
fully; it was blistered all over. Bucklen's
Arnica Salve stopped the pain and healed it
without a scar" Also heals all wounds and
Sores" Csc at Melville Dorsey's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-06

and kept the eight hits scattered SO
that they were not good for much
while on the contrary the Islanders
made hits material elements in all OF
the three scores. Wallace gave only
one pass as against four by Morrison
Ruby and Sweeney Score.
In the first inning Ruby reached first
on an error by Crockett and went to
second while Lister was being caught
al first Sweeney hit. scoring Ruby
and came home himself on a passed
ball.
In the seventh Hank Walters hit
one that went into the air and nobody
seemed to know where it was coming
down. II finally dropped behind the
shortstops position. and Burg, Nc
GTeevey, Harrod and Webster all stood
looking on. The ball rolled around OF
the ground and each one seemed
afraid TO touch it. Meanwhile sec
ond base was left unguaTded and Wal
tiers went down and there was nobody
there TO catch him He advanced OF
McConnelTs sacrifice and scored or
Carlisle's long hit into left field. The
score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-06
Torture of a Preacher.

ID. Moore. pastor OF the Baptist church.
of Harpersville. y. Y. will interest yon.
He says: Il suffered agonies, because
OF a persistent cough. resulting from
the grip. | had to sleep sitting up in
bed. ! tried many remedies. without
relief, until | took DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Coughs
and Colds. which entirely cured my
cough, and saved me from cOnsump-
ton" 4 grand cure for diseased con
ItiOns of the throat and lungs AT
Hartz * UilemeycT's, druggists; price
30 cents and 81. guaranteed. Trial bot
lie free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-06
Quality VS.. Quantity.

Hard muscles and strong body do
not depend on the quantity of food You
eat. but on its perfect digestion and
proper assimilation. When you take
KodOl Dyspepsia cure, your system
gets all the nourishment out of all the
food you eat. 1t digests what you
eat regardless of the condition of the
stomach and conveys the nutrient
properties to the blood and tissues
ms builds up and strengthens the en-
tire system. KodOl cures Indigestion
dyspepsia, belching. sour stomach
weak heart, etc. Sold - all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-06
LIMITED STICKS
Rock Islands Golden State Will
Run Through Summer
Also.
TAXES PLACE OF FAST MAIL
Will Take Care of Contracts Just Lost
by Santa Feline Card Is
Made Up.

The Rock Island made the announce
ment yesterday that its Golden State
limited train. by way of Ell Paso and
the Southern Pacific TO the Pacific
coast, will not be Withdrawn from
services for the summer months, as
heretofore has been done, but will con
tinue to make daily runs throughout
the year
II had been announced that the train
would be taken OF last Sunday and the
time cards were made up with this in
view.
The reason seems to ba that the
Santa Fee has lost the contract for car
rying the United States mail from Chi
cago to southern California and the
Rock Island and the Southern Pacific
railroad have secured the contracts
both from Chicago and st. Louis and
southern California To avoid running
a special fast mail train between Chi
cago. ST. Louis and Los Angeles the
Rock Island and Southern Pacific con
Guided ii would be a saving of money
to them to continue the Golden State
llIlllJCu anu uldhS II pGlIOl III the mali
service
Makes Record Run.
The Pennsylvania railroad broke all
records between New York and Chica-
so yesterday by making the run of
S97 miles in II hours fiat This feat
was accomplished by two special
trains, one running from New York
to Pittsburg in eight hours and 80 min
utes. and the other making the trip
from Pittsburg to Chicago in eight
hours and ten minutes. The runs were
trials of speed TO demonstrate the abil-
ity of the Pennsylvania TO put an 10
hour train into service and make the
schedule with ease under ordinary cir
cumstances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-06
ONE DEATH BENEFIT PAID
Rock Island Arsenal Aid Association
Has 767 Members in All.

The report for May of Secretary
George ID. Gillette of the Rock Isl
and Arsenal Employees Aid association
contains the usual feature of the pay
ment of a $25 death benefit, a. Christi
anson, the veteran guard. who died last
month. having been a member OF the
association. The report is as follows:
Members in good standing 7G7
New members for May . II
Amount in treasury May 1-...S 2I35
Collections for May -......... $4,000
The disbursements for the month
amounted to 1902 40; the emergency
fund amounts to slG2.95; the balance
in treasury June ] 70 $lI4.95; total
amount in treasurer's hands $2779O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-06
Rock island Team Takes Another
Jump in Percentage
Column.
DAVENPORT LOSES SECOND
Both Pitchers Work Weii-Timeiy Hit
ting Lands Game for ISLANDERS
Won in First.
GAMES TOMORROW.
Cedar Rapids at Rock Island
Davenport at Dubuque.
Peoria al Decatur
Bloomington at Springfield.

By taking yesterdays game from
Davenport the Islanders jumped into
second place in the percentage column
and sent the RiveTsides down TO share
honors al the bottom of the list Hard
losers as they are, the Davenport fans
| had grasped at straw and hoped
against hope that something would
happen, by some hook or crook they
could beg, buy or steal a game from
Rock Island. But both the fates and
the Rock Island team were against
them. and once more few of the best
fans in DaYenpCrt-the rest are stay
ing away from the games-wended
their way out of the gates of the park
with anything but smiles on their
faces or cheeTfulness in their hearts.
Won In the First Inning.
The Islanders won the game in the
first inning by getting two scores.
While they picked up another in the
seventh il was not necessary, for the
RiyeTsides were able TO push only one
man across the plate.
Davenport fans have said for many
months that Ruby is unkind. but no:
an Islander would have believed il be
fore that afternoon. But in the fourth
inning he fully demonstrated that he
does not love his enemies nor do good
to those who spitefully treat him
Haven't those DaVenporters seen Ruby
play that field from the carriage line
20 the fence and from the fence 10 the
base lines? Haven't they yelled them
serves hOarSe when he would run
a cIOss the field and do those One-hand-
ed stunts? But yesterday when he ran
far beyond the carriage line and grab
bed Nieman's foul with one hand not
Davenport hand was heard. II was
pitiful to hear the remarks dropped in
the grand stand about players and
management and other things along
that line.
Pitchers Worked Well.
Exceptionally good work was done
by both pitchers. Morrison was in the
box for Davenport and held the Island
ers down to five hits, striking out
eight men Wallace worked steadily
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-06
rhe saIve That Penetrates.

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve pene-
trates the pores Of the skin. and by it's
antiseptic, rubifocient and healing iu-
iiuence Il subdues Inflammation and
cures boils, burns. cuts, eczema. letter,
ring worm and all skin diseases. a
specific for blind. bleeding, itching and
prOtruding piles. The original and
genuine Witch Hazel Salye is made by
F. c. Dewitt & Co, and sold by AL
druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-06
The chiIdren's Favorite.

For coughs. Group. whOOping cough
etc. One Minute Cough Cure is tbs
children's faYOrite. This is because il
contains no opiate. Is perfectly harm
less. tastes good and cures. Sold By
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-06

Two base hits-Ludwig. Jacobs, Lip
pert. Lewee. Wright. Thornton, Kuhn.
Three base hits-Donnelly. NOvacek
Home run-McFarland. Bases on balls
OFF Zeider. 4; off Hardy. l; off Syfert,
. Struck out-By Zeider. ;: by Hardy.
II: by Syfert. 3. Umpire-Lynch. At
tendance-520.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-06
WESTERN LEAGUE.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.


Chicago. 4 Pittsburg. 3
Cincinnati, 8; st. Louis, ,.
New York. II; Boston, =.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
New York. ); Boston, 2.
Washington. G: Philadelphia. 4.
WESTERN LEAGUE.
ST. Joseph. 6; Sioux City, 4.
Denver. II; Omaha. 2.
Des Moines. 8; Colorado Springs, .,
CENTRAL LEAGUE.
Evansville, 2; Wheeling. l.
Dayton. 3: TerTe Haute. 2
South Bend. 4: Fort Wayne. 3.
Grand Rapids. 4 Springfield. /
THREE-EYE LEAGUE.
Rock Island. 3; Davenport. /.
Cedar Rapids, 3; Dubuque, q.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-06

Two base hits-Wanner. Walters
Bases on balls-Of Morrison. /: of
Wallace. l. Struck out-By Morrison
:; by Wallace, 4. Passed ball-Nie-
man. Double play-Sweeney Wanner-
Lister. Sacrifice hits-McConnell
Crockett, Alperman. Stolen bases
Webster. Nieman. Time-l:40. I'm
pire-Cusack.
Diamond Dust.
What did Stauffer do yesterday?
What did Wallace do yesterday?
WHAT did Ruby do yesterday?
Davenport passed another bad night.
The wind worked against any heavy
hitting
That double play made bv Sweenev
Wanner and Lister. in the ninth caused
something of a relief
Wanner got himself in bad shape
and then caught a fly from Harrod
with one hand. The wind made it a
difficult catch.
BY winning yesterday Rock Island
| jumped over Springfield and Dubuque
and landed in second place Here's
| hoping we may stay there or do better
Mighty bum team work by Daven
| port. AND right after they had fallen
| down on a short high fly to left. the
! Islanders turned about and gave them
an object lesson.
! 1t was a shame for Hank to make
| that a two base hit, but there was
nothing else to do when half of the
team was playing ring round rOsey
with the bali
Davenport fans are going to gel
| Webster's scalp. They are after it
| you may have noticed. They are afte
McGreevey, too. Hit the ball anC
stop chewing" was the advice giveI
| him yesterday when he objected to
| strike called on him.
Cedar Rapids, B; Dubuque, o.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June Com
1 binations Of doubles, triples, and sin
| giles won the game for Cedar RaDidS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-06
Peoria. ~, bloomington. L.

Peoria. ILL.,. June 6.-Peoria outplay-
ed Bloomington getting out of a Tut
during which they have lost seven
straight games in the last week
Smiths home run in the fifth was the
only score tailed by the visitors.
Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-06
GOSSIP OF THE GAM

The lawn moving process is becom-
ing infectious. Vandine and Walters
fell under the machine this morning
The Rabbits come tomorrow and the
Islanders will enter upon another
short series on the home grounds.
When you are coming home from a
ball game in Davenport, paSserS in
the streets do not ask you about the
score nowadays. They pretend not to
care.
They are still talking in Davenport
of that catch of the high one back OF
short by Carlisle The wind made ii
brilliant piece of work. and Car
juggled il while running 40 feet before
he finally knew he had it.
Springfield papers state that the as
ISOLATION of that city has made a mis-
| take in not providing seating accommO
dations for at least 5000 people in the
| park Hundreds are said to be kept
away because of lack of seats
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-06
Decatur. 10; Springfield. S.
Peoria, II; Bloomington. /.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

st. Paul. Z; Milwaukee. 6.
Toledo. IA; Indianapolis. 6.
Columbus, ;; Louisville. 4.
Minneapolis. 9; Kansas City. ..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-06
Decatur. 10; Springfield. 8.

Springfield, Ill, June G.-Springfeld
was defeated by Decatur in smuggling
match in which the high wind made
hits easy. The locals knocked Hardy
out in the second inning, but the visit
ors overcame the lead and won
through errors Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-06

Two base hits-Davis (2). Stauffer
Buelow. Three base hits-Gill, SpeD-
Ger Bases on balls-By Stauffer. G.;
by Cook, l. Struck out-By Stauffer
2; by Cook, s. Time-1:30. Umpire
Milan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-06
Cedar Rapids, 81 Dubuque, o.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June Com
binations of doubles, triples. and sin
giles won the game for Cedar Rapids
Stauffer pitched fine game and was
given errorless support. Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-06

Three base hit-Shour. Home run
Smith. Bases On bails-On Moore. ,;
on Smith, B. Struck out-By Moore,
1; by Morton, T. Umpire-Westo
ime-l:4O Atteudance-500
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-06
Pitchers Worked Well.

Exceptionally good work was done
by both pitchers Morrison was in the
box for Davenport and held the Island
ers down to five hits. striking out
eight men Wallace worked steadily
The Washington times., 1905-08-06

third assistants, and ct the time of his
appointment was the youngest of tie
corps. lie has advanced rapidly and
now is the Government expert on cleo
trio and interlocking switches and sig
nails Ger railroads. The movement OF
trains in large cities and around the
many stations throughout the country
are controlled by the switches upon the
merit of which he has to pass. The big
corporations look to him for the proper
passage OF their cases through the Pat
ent Office 4 mistake made here. in this
maze OF intricate inventions. would
mean almost irreparabIe injury TO IN
yentors. and to the companies backing
them. and would be productive Of end
less Legal complication. Mr.. Boyden Is
in his twenty-fourth year. and is at the
present time a student in electrical engi-
neering at George Washington Univer-
sity.
The lesson to be derived from the ca
reer OF these young men in the Gov
ernment service is one fraught with
much meaning 10 those who desire to
secure positions in the executive depart
ments. but are restrained from making
the attempt through fear that their fu-
ture would be barren or results If they
should enter the service.