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The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-30
CHAPTER TX.

Alfred Scores for the Company.
 Gloom filled the small office in Sac ramento where the affairs of the Gen. tral Pacific railroad were mapped and ordered. The newspapers had ex- plotted the organization of the San Francisco & Washoe Railroad com pany in scarehead, dispatch and edi- torial.
 Charles Crocker, waiting alone, glowered over the papers in vain search for some grain of comfort. Even the Sacramento Clarion, so long their stanch supporter, was lately lukewarm or silent He remembered the angry scorn of friends and relatives when he sold his business, literally threw his children's bread into the nav of the railroad. 'Idiot!" some had said. No, crazy He should be locked up and his property put in his wifeS hands," others had averred
 They were right" the depressed man thought this morning, as he re- viewed the bitter struggle-the states reluctant bond issue of a million and half, her effort to take back the puny gift" and, when defeated in that, her attempt to evade paying the interest Thirty miles to the east The Four" had pushed their enter prise with their own stout hearts and purses, only to meet an impregnable wall of resistance Yet the two black years of waiting had passed, battles had been won, time and confidence gained; and the long-slent hammers were again ringing their attack upon rock and iron. Daylight had dawned ever the eastern horizon.
 And now this lightning stroke from Nevada, Would those hard-headed miners be so duped? Would they not see the trick. the trap? Not see that the beginning of second road would wreck the chances of both? They must see! The Central Pacific must win
 Mir. Crocker rose quickly upon the entrance of Mir. Hopkins and the rail road president, glad for the interrup- tion of his unwelcome thoughts.
 Tell me what on earth those fel- lows base their claim for government aid on?' he asked before the others were seated.
 The San Francisco & Washoe com pany claim a shorter, more feasible route than ours, and the certainty of a more speedy arrival at the state line Here is the way Vincent shows them up" The governor opened a Carson City paper that contained a half-page pictorial map of the San Francisco & Washoe railroad route, showing up it's many weak points and the almost in- surmountable difficulties that con- frOnted it.
 Did Vincent do that?" The superin- tendent looked incredulous.
 Yes; and more. l am in receipt of Carson City and Virginia papers con- taining articles showing up the pre- tensions of the San Francisco & Was hoe company in telling sarcasm, and by inference placing our company in most favorable light. But you can read these at your leisure. There's great news in Vincent's letter."
 The superintendent had lost his despondency. "We did right to trust that young chap. Whats the biggest thing he's got to say for himself?"
 For us, you mean, don't you, Crock CT? He's got Senator Stewart out in print against the s. F. & w. proposi-
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quired with eager interest. By George! He skinned out to | Placerville, and man Vincent hired went on the same stage. That rail road company was myth; didn't even exist on paper till Cad arrived and set 'em sharp at it, with McLane at the head. They organized then; and how much stock do you suppose was sub scribed after all that bluster?"
 "A million?" asked the superin- tendent, tentatively.
 Just $9,000!"
 The two listeners were amazed, un- convinced.
 That's a fact" the governor reas- serted.
 But what about the ten millions capital?" Charles Crocker wondered if the black goblins of the morning had been, after all, only scarecrows of his own conjuring.
 That's what they are going to get from the government" The president smiled at the increduious faces be- fore him.
 Scorn tinged the relief in the super intendent's face Why, they're big ger fools than Thompson's colt! Did Vincent show 'em up in the papers?"
 He hasn't yet. He's sensible as well as sharp. He told Stewart only enough to get him to declare himself, promising proof when it was needed. Vincent's argument was this: That
 
 cisco & Washoe railroad aren't dead, if their road is; and unnecessary hos tility to their schemes would react un- favorably on Nevada in higher freight tariffs and in other ways-a matter to be avoided as far as possible while our road is building"
 MT Vincent has long head for one so young," the treasurer said ap- preciatively.
 Yes; MT. Huntington hasn't over estimated him. Vincent says further that we can work better if the oppo- sition fancies we haven't seen through their little scheme and of course he is right. The boy proposes to leave our employ"
 "What?" cried MT. Crocker. After euchring those fellows so slick! Whats the matter with him?'
 The governors eyes were merry. He says he's now known as our agent and his usefulness as a secret worker is over for the present. He thinks he should have some incon- spicuous position for a time, and sug- gests that of brakeman where he can catch a little of what is going on and yet fall out of public view
 That's a good point the boy makes about lying low for a while. I'll make him brakeman as soon as you'll let me have him, governor. He'll skip from freight to passenger in no time"
 "That'll save us something in sal ary; though the treasurer paused.
 What? You wouldn't reduce his salary, would you?" vociferated MT Crocker.
 No; I suppose we must not, after what he has accomplished for us" The treasurer's voice was weary. No mother with lean purse and a hun gry six could better plan through sleep less hours to make one dollar do the work of two than this watchdog of the Central Pacific company's treas ury, treasury hardly besieged and seldom replenished. Not even his as sociates knew how, back of his gentle courtesy, always stalked the gaunt ghost of bills nearly payable, of bills due. Yet ever upon the threshold of exposure, Mark Hopkins laid them low. The Central Pacific company never failed to meet its obligations.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-30
Same Thinu,

Whom did you say she was going to marry?"
 "A Hungarian count"
 "Oh, thought you said hungry"
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Man fails to make his place good in the world unless he adds something to the common wealth.-Emerson.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-30
Yield of Fifty.Nlne

Yield Of Fifty-Nine Pear Trees.
 f1fty-nine pear trees in Washing. ton on less than an acre produced nearly 100000 boxes of fruit and netted. over $2.6OO. The trees were the Anjou variety,
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-30

Wise women get their rights without talking about them.
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impulse impelled her to put 1t in her pocket; and when she was again at the hotel. to lay 1t away among her papers.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-30
Hicks Capudine Cures Women.

Periodic pains. backache. nervousnes and headache relieved immediately and assists nature. Prescribed by physicians with best results. Trial bottle l0c. Regular size 25c and 50c at all druggists.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-30

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup. For children teethng softens the gums, reduces in fsmmaton allays pain, cures wind coliC 2Sc botLa
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
ROOMS FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-TWo NICELY FUR
nished front rooms Apply $40 Button-
wood St il3-2t
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
GUARDSMEN IN
A CONVENTION
Colonel J. G. Ewing Repre-
sentine Delaware at Meet
ing in Boston

Colonel j. c. Ewing. OF Governor
LEAFS stan, Is attending the congress
OF National Guard officers now in ses-
sion in Boston, representing a force OF
more than 100000 members OF an un-
organized constituency OF 100000
mn IN object Of the congress is to
establish closer union OF national
guardsmen and soldiers OF the regu-
lar army.
The convention, which viii continue
for three days, is presided over by
General Charles Dick, author OF the
bin under which the National Guard
has beon reorganized.
Among proposed changes In the mill
tary law is one by General Charles A.
Drain. OF New York. He vii suggest
that the National Guard, az the out
break OF war. be passed from State "a
Federal control, except as TO the com
mander- mischief, and that It be part
OF the first line with the regular army
ready for immediate service whenever
the President may wish TO use IL and
for so long as the then existing n
listments OF the men endure.
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
HENRY F. KENNEY
BURIED TO-DAY

The funeral OF Henry r. Konney. who
died at his home in Ridley Park. Fri
day. took place this afternoon at 1.so
o'clock.
While the funeral was private there
was a large number Of railroad officials
from Philadelphia. Wilmington and
other cities present to pay their last
respects to one who was held In the
highest esteem by all who came in
contact with him in railroading.
A special train. composed Of the pri-
vate car OF e. +. Brooks. general SUI
perintendent Of the Philadelphia, Balti-
more and Washington railroad and
two other cars went from Wilmington
with the railroad officials who have
offices in this city The body OF the
deceased was in the private car and
will be taken TO Laurel Hill Cemetery
Philadelphia, for interment.
The religious services at the late
home Of the deceased, West Ridley
avenue and Trainer street. were IN
charge of Rev. S. T. Linton.
The honorary pallbearers were:
Charles f. Pugh. vice-president Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad: Capt. John p
Green. vice-president of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad; E. +. Brooks, general
superintendent p. b. and W.: j. B
Hutchinson, assistant passenger
agent of the Pennsylvania Rail.
road; George v. Massey, general coun'
sci Of the Pennsylvania Railroad; W
N. Barnard, superintendent o
the MARYLAND division; @
c. wilkins. general agent Of the Balti
more and Ohio Railroad; Preston Lea
Governor OF Delaware; Alfred s. Gnetts
Of washington, ID. c.; George r. Muir
ply. W. G. Knowleg Ridley Park; Ebei
II. Barker. ]. j. Ross. John NJ. Causey
Edward W. Andrews and w. Haroi
Smith, of Delaware.
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
NOTED RUSSIAN
LEADER IN
NEW YORK

BY .THEtJOURNAL'S Special Wire
NEW YORK, Jan. l3-Hailed as the
greatest living Russian revolutlonist OUT
side prison walls Prof Paul Milyukov
founder and leader Of the Russian constl-
tutional democratic party arrived In New
York to-day on the Steamer Carmania
with a message that the principal Of the
representative government is established
in Russia and the third Douma OF which
he IS a member, will not be hastily put
out Of existence as its forerunners were.
Prof Milyukov is playing a fiying visit
to New York. where he lived for a while,
as his duties In the Douma demand his
hurried return. He is here TO deliver a
lecture TO tho civic forum tomorrow
night. in Carnegie Hall and will sail for
Europe again on Thursday
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
FROM FAR
WEST TO MARRY

Two couples from outside the city
obtained marriage licenses here on SAT-
urday evening and yesterday. One %
the couples came all the way from the
far West and the other hailed from
Philadelphia. This latter pair secured
their license to wed at the Office oe
Magistrate Broman. ani It Is said that
the Rev. George l.. Wolfe tied lhe
nupital knot They gave the names %
Charles smith and Miss Annie Mc@
Even.
The couple from the West wera
Frank w. Leipsuer Of Coumsa coun-
". Missouri. and Miss Francis NJ
Crisp. OF aKnsas city. Missouri They
got their license last evening at the
office OF Magistrate Robertson, bu7
where they were married could not bc
learned. They left without saying who
would perform the ceremony
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
WATERS IN
THE BRANDYWINE

Owing to the heavy fai nof Saturday
and yesterday, the Brandywne was in
an agry mood this morninge and the
usually placid stream had a forbidding
aspect Big boulders that usually put
above the stream nearly foot We're
buried under swirling whirlpools. while
mud and angrily tossed branches Of
trees showed the small havoc wreakel
along its course.
The city race on the south side of
the Brandywine also showed the effects
OF the midwlnter rain and thunder
storm and emitted into the little river
at Market street bridge with a roar
like a miniature Noagara, contributing
its quota Of down state mud 70 the
already chocolate hued Brandywine.
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
WILL NO LONGER
BE FOOLED
Board Of Health Decides 10
Connect Properties With
Sewer and Collect

Acting under law passed at the last
session of the Legislature. the Board OF
Health will take immediate action
against a number OF property owners
who have failed 10 connect their prop
critics with the sewer after being noti-
fed to do SO. President Howell, Of the
board, said after the regslar meeting
to-day that 1t was the intention Of the
board TO take similar action In the fu-
ture against all owners of properties
who failed TO abate nuisances BY con-
meeting with tho sewer when notified
TO do so.
The properties selected BY the board
20 be connected with the sewer and
the bill charged up to the owners and
collected either by placing lien St
the building or taking up the rents
until the Indebtedness is liquidated,
follow:
Nos 705 Market street. AS East
Third street sO2 West Eighth street,
500 Wilson street, 700 and 704 Wollas-
ton street. 4i4 and il6 East Eleventh
street, 40 Walnut street. 1913, 1915 and
1917 Lancaster avenue.
Health Omcer Lang reported to the
board that we'll was being used for
IAllllhlnk HliIuHtH ll lAhtAAA oAlf'Af q
small thoroughfare between Scott and
Thirteenth and Fourteenth, into which
the street drainage runs, the grade of
the street being several inches higher
than the well.
The secretary was instructed to re-
lport the facts to the Water Department
with the request that waer pipes be
laid IN the thoroughfare I'm question
and also that City Bacteriologist Robin
mako an analysis OF the water COM
lplained or aAi
Tho board decided 20 award the con-
tract for supplying "do not spit on tho
sidewalk" signs 20 the lowest bidder
who was Allen Harding. His bid wal
l12 cents each for one hundred painted
on one side. and rs cents each for forty
painted on both sides.
Al the request OF Factory Inspector
lJ. Austin ellison. the district healtl
Officers will accompany him wheneve
he makes an inspection OF a factory
This will be done 80 that the sanitar'
appointments can be better looke'
after and taken care or
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
FILE ONLY ONE
REMONSTRANCE
But Others Are Expected to
be Filed by Mr.. Townsend
This Afternoon

Although this is the last day for fl@
Ing romonstrances against liquor III
cense applications, but one had beeH
filed IN the ONCE OF Clerk Of tho Peace
Quiglcy at / o'clock this afternoon. II
was against the application OF jacob
Moraski for a license for q new place.
In South Van Buren stroat Tho placd
has been demonstrated against before.
II is expected that City Solicitor
Townsend this afternoon win dle at
least five romonstrances against appli-
cation for liquor licenses. These appli-
cations are said 70 have been hled by
saloon men IN the lower part of the
city whose places OF business are said
to be objected TO by the Police Depart-
ment Mr.. Townsend and Chief %
Police Black are said 70 have. been in
on the subject on Satur-
day night.
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
BABY STRANGLED
TO DEATH

Coroner Galloway to-day Investigated
the sudden death of Relean Brown, the
four-months-old daughter OF John W.
Brown. "a respectable colored resident
of Marshallto.n The child died in its
mothers arms yesterlev while partak-
inV Of milk from a bottle.
After carefully looking into the case
the coroner was satisfied that the child
died OF strangulatlon. he learned that
the child was taken with a severe spell
Of coughing. and the mother becoming
alarmed, shook It, but the baby ex-
pired.
DR.. L. Heisler Ball was hastily sum-
moned. but life had departed from the
little body before he arrived.
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
REV. VAUGHAN S. COLLINS
ADDRESSES MINISTERS

The Rev. v. S. Collins. OF Port De-
posit was the speaker at the weekly
meeting OF the Preachers Association
in Union M. r. Church this morning.
He read an able paper on what I'm
provements. II Any Could BE Made
in the Conference Proceedings and Re
cords"
Mrs. Mumford. the singing evangelist
who has aided in the revival services
at Harrison NJ 70. Church during the
week, was Introduced by IN Rev DR..
G. T. Wyatt and she sang after speak
ing briefly OF her work. The Rev j.
M. Arters reported the illness of the
Rev: @. r. Neese, Of Madeley M. Il.
Church.
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
BIG SNOW STORM
HEADED THIS WAY

A big snow storm is headed this way,
and unless all signs fail. there Is a prob
ability that by tomorrow morning, with
a temperature we'll below the freezing
point tho ground will be heavily covered.
and there may be sleighing. Il was snos-
ing hard this morning all through Ohio
and Yestern New York. and further west
the snow has been very heavy, In aomo
places reaching blizzard proportions. Il
IS travelling eastward at a rapid rate.
This morning in Wilmington the condi-
tons indicated rain rather than snow
as the temperature was stili Tar above
normal The clouds we're heavy and
threatened a precipitation Of some kind
There is a probability that It viii start
with rain. and this viii turn 10 snow as
the mercury goes down.
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
.EBEN N. BALDWIN
SPEAKS AT HIGH SCHOOL

Eben n. Baldwin, Of Claymont, spoke
before the high school pupils at the OPEN
ing exercises this morning on Memory"
The regular musical exercises were held,
although Miss Josephine Fletcher, must
cal instructor, was not present owing to
illness. The concert for the benefit Of tho
orchestra will be held in the High School
Auditorium tomorrow night at 5 o'clock.
Mrs. Leonard f. Wales. soprano, will be
the soloist and Miss Edna Burroughs viii
be the reader
An elaborate program will be provided
by the orchestra. This viii be the first
public appearance Of the orchestra and
will be its most ambitious effort.
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
CARRIERS
INSTALL OFFICERS

Members OF the local branch Of the
National Letter Carriers Association in
stalled thek newly elected officers on
Saturday night The meeting was held in
a room over Freihofer's at Eighth and
Orange streets and following the install
lation. refreshments were served and
speeches were made
Among the speakers were: Manager
Lederer of the Letter Carriers Band OF
Philadelphia. Ernest Hlnderer and James
smedley There were several members Of
the Letter Carriers Band present The
officers OF the local branch are:
James Smedley, president; Daniel
Gabke. ee-president; William Hirzel, re-
cording secretary; George Brown. fnan-
ciaI secretary. and Edward speakman
Howard Richards and Charles Adele.
trustees.
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
Headache?

If it does, you should
try DIR. Miles Anti-Pain
Pills. Why not do so.
They will relieve the
pain in just a few min
utes. Ask your druggist
There are As, 900 druggists
in the II. S. Ask any Of
fnem. A package of 25
doses costs 25 cents. One
tablet usually stops a
headache. They relieve
pain without leaving any
disagreeable after-effects
isn't that what you
want?
MY son FRANK snyder has uHeo
DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills for long
time. He never had anything to
help him 80 much for headache. A
year ago he came home. and I was
down sick with such dreadful nerv-
GUS headache. He gave me one Of
the Anti-Pain pills. and after while
I took another and wns entirely re-
lieved. / always keep them In tho
house now. and gave many away to
others suffering with headache"
MRS. LOUISE LEwELLYN.
Powell. South Dakota
Your druggist sells Dr. Miles, Anti
Palm Pills, and we authorize him 70
return the price OF first package (only)
II II falls to benefit you.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
-REAL ESTATE FpR sALE
FOR SALE

.A.choice home, in a choice central 10
cation, on the west side, selling on ac-
n Front ward and porch Modern, and
condition as good as newt The price Is
Plight. and this property VIII sell QUICKLY.
CHARLES w. -GOODiNGr
is-tf Sth and jefferson SITS.
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
KILLED,
THREE INJURED
By THE JOURNALS Special wire.

BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire.
HACKENSACK. N. j.. Jan. ia
light engine on the Erie road blew up
to-day near the Hackensack Bridge,
on the main line. killing Fireman o.
Wagner and injuring three other men.
Engineer C. Wadler. of the engine had
stopped, supposedly to make some minor
repairs, and was standing beside the
engine when 1t went up. He received
serious injuries.
Engineer c. Abers and Fireman f.
Engsmenger. OF another engine, who
were standing near the spot. were also
badly hurt. The injured were rushed
10 St Joseph's Hospital at Paterson
and Wagners body was taken tc
Rut herford.
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
MORE Time FOR
MILITIA CHANGE

The Joint resolution extending to
January 21, 1910. the time allowed COM
panies in which 20 conform their or
ganization. armament and discipline TO
that prescribed for the regular forces
Of the United States was passed by the
House at Washington on Saturday.
The measures passed ithe Senate before
Christmas holidays. and now goes TO
the President forrhis action.
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
WANTS TO TAX BOWERS
SETTLED ON FOREIGNERS

BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, Jan. l3.-If rich Ameri-
can girls will marry titled foreigners,
then this government should tax all dow
ers. gifts or settlements or advances OF
property made to the titled foreigner. THIS
suggestion was made to-day by Represen-
tative SABBATH. CDem.). Ills, In a bill Of
fered in the house.
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
PUBLIC SALES.
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PUBLIC SALE

The subscriber. about to rellnquish
farming will sell at his residence on the
Benjamin Cranston farm near stanton,
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
PRESIDENT COKE
SAILS FOR EUROPE

William C. Coke. president OF the Har-
Ian and Hollingsworth Corporation sailed
from New York on Saturday for L6nden
and from thence viii proceed 10 Germany
Mr.. Coke will remain abroad for several
weeks. 1t is asserted that his visit has no
special significance with the business OF
the firm with which he is connected.
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

ORGANIZE A TWO-CENT CLUB.
- Cards printed on short notice. any
quantity. Get our prices. John 4. Mullins,
Inc. Printers, 800 Shpley St.
FOR SALE-Owing TO IN health, the en-
tire stock and fixtures Of gentlemens S
furnishing store. No. 921 Market street
A fine opportunity for active young man.
Apply Hawkins & Co., 7l2 Market street.
in-5t-eod
500 blotters, coated one side, SL75; 1910
statements, bill heads. note heads, S200
JOHNSTON, Printing and Engraving. II
=. 7th st. il-1m-m.w.
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
MUSKRATS THICK
ON RIVER BANK

The high tides Of yesterday broke
the Christiana river bank opposite the
shipyard of the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Corporation, destroying the
haunts OF musiSrats, large numbers OF
which were taken by small boys this
morning All day the marsh was over
run by the rats. one man got four OF
the rodents. and said the animals were
as numerous as flies about a molasses
barrel
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
Nitrate Of Soda For duPont's.

The British steamship Crosby OF
Iquioue. Chilli, arrived az this port to-
dav loaded with nitrate OF soda, con-
signed to the dupont Powder Com
pany. The vessel began unloading the
material at the company's pier on the
Delaware river today.
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
enc bees eash In His Foot.

Horace Mccall of No. s29 Monroe
street, an apprentice Of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company, is confined
TO his home as a result of a painful
wound he received on Saturday after
noon. He stepped upon a piece Of
glass in the yards Of the company's
shops at Todds Cut which penetrated
his shoe and cut a deep cash in his
foot
Evening journal., 1908-01-13

WANTED-Cross watch dog. Large
sized. Apply Fell's. No W. Feurtn 81
d2l-1m
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
WANTED
FURsl FURsl FURsl

All kinds Of Hides and Turs bought.
Highest prices paid for Mink and Fox
skins.
Evening journal., 1908-01-13
Reoovera From IIIness.

Roscoe +. Baylis. chief clerk in thu
office OF Superintendent william N.
Barnard. of the p, B. g. w. Railroad.
who has been III for the past week
with an attack Of the grip, is expected
TO be at his Office this afternoon for
a short time