The San Francisco call., 1908-12-23
Gossip of Rallwaynnen

E. n. Brown, the newly appointed
is man of few words. He never
speaks above whisper, and 1T is re-
corded of him that he has never lost his
temper however great the provocation.
I'VE were in Mexico with the Travel
ing passenger association said a we'll
known railroadman, and had con-
cluded our convention and were eager
to get home l. with some eastern rail-
roadman, called on Brown and thanked
him for the courtesy that had been
extended US. and told him that the Ma
tionaI would be remembered with feel
ings of gratitude by every man on
that excursion.
".You are all anxious to get home, I
suppose? asked Brown.
".Well, some of US are, I ventured to
say
HE turned on his chair, pressed a
button, and the general superintendent
came In.
"eThese people are going home over
our line remarked Brown, and l want
them to be delivered TO our connections
on time. If not, some one will get fred
"You bet your life we were on time.
Brown never says anything he does not
mean
Owing to the recent agitation and
Legislation against the sale of intoxicat-
ing liquors throughout the eastern
states generally the grape juice indus
try of California has become an ex-
tremely valuable asset of the state.
The grape juice industry has been an
important one in the east for many
years Some of the largest factories
are located at Westfield, n. Y, Vine
land, N. j., Sandusky, Ohio, and Brock
ton, Fredonia and Ripley, the last three
in New York. The country surround
ing these factories is famous for the
quality of its grape produce and the
output of these plants is considerable.
1t is we'll known, however, that
California can produce cheaper and a
better grape for this purpose than can
be produced in eastern states, and
plants for the manufacture of grape
juice are springing up now all over
this state. Manufacturers of this COM
modify are becoming now extremely
anxious to obtain a rate basis that will
enable them to market their produce in
the east against the output of the
points named. The line in California
will render all possible help to this
industry. Men engaged in the railroad
business believe mat the manufacture
of grape juice can be made to pay
valuable revenue to carriers, and for
this reason will aid the manufacturers
with a rate that will enable Califor-
mia to supply the east with a pleasing
and appetizing soft drink.
The Southern Pacific is planning for
New Year celebration trains to the
city, and the fact that people will be
able to leave here after midnight is
being literally advertised throughout
the state. 1t has been decided to
run the train to San Jose about 1 a. m.
on the morning of the 1st The details
of the trains to Sacramento and Stock
ton are being worked out and will
leave, it is understood, between the
hours of l and 2 a. m.
Joseph McIlroy of the Missouri Kan
sas and Texas has returned from trip
through the northwest and will be in
the city over the Christmas holidays.
He was tempted to go to his old home
at Athabasca, which has only 10 feet
of snow on the level, but decided that
he would rather spend the joyous sea-
son in Marin county, picking lemons.
The news that the Pennsylvania sys-
tenn has finally decided to put on
through sleeper between Chicago and
Washington viii be pleasing to the
patrons of that line. For years the
Pennsylvania has compelled passengers
to the national capital going from Chi
cago to change at Harrisburg. In fu-
tnre 1t viii be more up to date, and
give people through ride without
| making them get off at Harrisburg to
admire the scenery.
Charles ]. Wilder of the auditing de-
partmeht of the Southern Pacific, who
is one OF the oldest officials in the
employ Of the company, is seriously i'll
at his home in the city. Wilder COM
planned of being unwell on his return
from a trip to the southern part of the
state and had to take to bed. His
physicians give little hopes for his re-
covery.
Peter sayes of the Santa Fe has left