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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-18
Coal Man In Court.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 1s-sum
monses for a dozen coal dealers in
this city were issued by District AT
torney Rotan here to determine wheth
er a conspiracy existed between them
in the simultaneous increase OF q
cents a ton on December 20. Francis
Fisher Cane, United States district
Attorney, will cooperate with the nu'
nicipal authorities in search for eyi.
dence Of conspiracy.
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teams sold, $1,000. In addition to this
income the prison produces all of it's
own foodstuffs and wearing apparel
for prisoners. 1t nets profit of al.
most $4,000 every year.
Cupid received a regular" hay
maker in the jaw last Saturday at
Woodstock, Va, according to reports
received from Weston, and printed in
the Clarksburg Exponent 1t may
seem queer that Weston, w. Va,
should know very much about Wood
stock, Va, but nevertheless, Westoh's
state hospital for the insane had
everything in the world to do with
near happening at Woodstock. And
Cupid came out of the fray in sadly
disheveled condition. Jacob L. Hep.
ner, aged eighty-three, and Mrs. Mar.
garet Richmond, aged fifty-tbree
braved the bitterly cold weather last
Friday and in answer to the all-im-
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BITS OF
STATE NEWS

a new single roof is being placed
1n q part of the property owned by
Mrs. NJ. l.. Harrington on Main street,
Shepherdstown, known many years
ago as the Western hotel This big
building is probably $50 years old, and
was most substantially constructed of
logs, now weatherboarded. The old
shingles which are being removed are
pfoai, and have been in place for many
years just how long nobody seems to
know. l.. G. Lille, Mrs. Herrington's
nephew, who lives in the house, says
hat he can remember more than sixty
Years back, and that part of the roof
has not been reshingled within his
recollection. The old shingles that
nave turned the rains Of more than q
ialf century, says the Shepherdstown
Register, were made from the sound
sst of oak lumber, and in some places
rave been almost worn away by the
forms of all these years. About s.
300 new cypress shingles are being put
On the south and est sides OF the roof.
James Mcdonald, Huntington hat
Ter, who has returned from a vacation
IT Danbury, New York, and other east
ern points, had most unusual expert
erce while away. Upon the night OF
MS arrival at Danbury, one of his
friends died, another died a few days
alter and third expired before the
iIuntingtonia started home. McDon-
BID attended three wakes as part OF
lis vacation.
McDowell promises to lead all other
: West Virginia counties in the con-
struction of permanent highways in
1917, says the Mcdowell Recorder.
The county court Of Mcdowell will
iext February 10, let contracts for
mo construction Of seventeen miles
y highway. In all the county will con-
str,ict raods to the value of 100000
and q greater part Of the work will be
lone during the year. Bids will be re-
LEVIED for brick, concrete and other
materials used in road building. The
proposed seventeen miles will be uni
sormly sixteen feet in width.
An immense rock weighing hun
lreds OF tons, which for some time
has endangered traffic on the Green
brier division of the Chesapeake and
ohio r. R., was blown from its posi-
ton last Sunday morning by force
Of men under the direction of Super
visor OF Track z. G. Holesapple. The
huge boulder was located about two
miles above Droop Mountain, and on
a steep hillside so or 60 feet above the
track. For some months It has been
slowly but constantly slipping down
the slope toward the railroad tracks.
OF late It has been deemed necessary
10 keep O Waterman at that point con-
SANITY. The rock was IS feet through
md about the length Of four cars.
1ighty.one sticks OF dynamite were
,equired to shatter the rock SO II could
be removed. The report OF the ex.
ninsion was distinctly heard at Mar.
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ical treatment for several weeks.
Personals.

]. H. Steele, Of Little Falls. was in
this city YESTERDAY.
Mancel carpantee is i'll at his home
on Vermont avenue.
The youngest child Of Mr.. and Mrs
Edward Johnson Is recovering from a
few days illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Carpenter
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.
Gaskins near this city yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-18

NORTH BENNINGTON, VT, Jan.
17.-Clarence White, of this city, is a
millionaire today and the Riddle Kar
is one of the most popular children's
toys ever produced in this country be-
cause Whites little son, Freddie, had
crying spell one day.
White is head of the II. C. White
Co. and wasn't very cheerful about
his share of Americas prosperity
about year ago. He was one of the
makers of the old microscopes our
great aunts used to have on their par
lor tables and the movies had about
put the microscopes out of business.
One day about year ago little Fred.
die was playing with his tin fire en-
CINE, and trying to ride on it. His
mother made him stop trying to ride
it, because. she told him, he would
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break it. Freddie cried. The boys
father came along and asked the cause
of the tears.
WELL" he said, "l'll fix that"
He went into the wood department
of the stereoscope factory and made
a three.wheeled contrivance for Fred.
die to ride on. That was the original
Riddle Kar.
Neighbor children saw 1t, and cried
for cars like it. Every time kiddle
shed tear, Clarence White made an
other Riddle Kar.
The entire village demanded them,
so he went into the business for mon.
ey. Now he's turning out close to
5000 Riddle Kars day, has sold over
million and half dollars worth of
them and there is hardly sidewalk Ill
the country without Its Riddle Kar.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Finer vangilder, OF
Pleasant Valley. will entertain the
members Of th0 4 :. S. club and their
husbands, this evening. The crowd
will meet at :he home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
c. +. Pride on Diamond street and the
trip will be made in sled.
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The report of the financial affairs
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linton, % miles away.

Fred Galford, of Laurel creek, killed
yearling bear on Black mountain
last Thursday, according to the Poca.
hontas Times. He was hunting Wild
cats, and his dogs found the bears
tracks and trailed 1t to hole in the
rocks. When Mr.. Galford came up he
saw the bear stick his head out, and
he shot it In the face with small shot.
This did not kill it but one of the dogs
dragged 1t from the hole and Mr.. Gal.
ford shot it behind the ears. One of
the hams was sent to Uncle" Henry
Gilmer. at Lewisburg, for his Christ
mas dinner. Last Wednesday, Mr..
Clifford killed very large wild cat.
NJ. W. Burr, of Renick, in letter
TO The West Virginia News makes
known some interesting facts on the
raising of chickens and egg industry.
He briefly outlines the past years
work in this particular department OF
farm products:
Not trying to challenge anyone but
merely giving few figures along the
line of eggs, we started the first of
January, 1916, with 1870 hens and by
giving them ordinary care like most
people do, We gathered 1850 eggs
972 dozen. The greatest number for
one day was 81. The least number for
one day was 8. The yearly average
per day was 80. Average eggs per
hen was 92-7 IL dozen at % IL cents
"a total of S1.65 per hen.
From the total number of eggs we
sold 10,700-S4S dozen. The average
price for eggs was % Ia cents dozen
The daily income was A 1-2 cents. We
used and set the remaining 1850 eggs,
from which we raised 100 chicks, and
have now six dozen pullets, worth So
per Dozen"
In summing up the year. the follow
ing table shows the result:
Six dozen pullets. at IS doz..,..$ 5000
Young chickens sold ......... 11.SO
Total eggs sold .............. 1921
About one ton fertilizer. 5000
Total receipts from chickens $234.61
Total cost per day soc. 80. $4,000
Net profit from chickens. .s12s.61
The report of the financial affairs
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= NEWS =


Mr.. and Mrs. o. c. Blatt, OF the Fair.
mont Vulcanizing company, who have
started on q two.weeks. trip to sew
eral manufacturing cities, are now
registered at the Fort Pitt hotel in
Pittsburgh. They will leave the last
Of the week for Akron, Ohio.
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Notice.

All companions Of Setting Sun Asso-
citation OF Haymakers, No. 1G3s are re-
quested to meet tonight at their Hay
loft in Red Mems hall Three tramps
will be taught the art Of making hay
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-18
MRS. C. C. LOUDEN
SLEEPS BETTER,
Walks FURTHER
State St. Resident Gives the
Credit to Merry
Worth

And these wonderful improvements
resulted from the use of but one and
a half of this superlative Family Tonic.
Said Mrs. Louden to Druggist Crane:
Before taking your Nerv-Worth
tonic was SO nervous could not rest
or sleep. Took one bottle and half
and feel much better and can lie down
and sleep the whole night through
and not wake once.
and have been able to walk fur.
Their than have for one year. Feeling
wonderful improvements. Can highly
recommend your tonic.
MRS. C. G. LoUDEN,
"724 State ST., Fairmont, w. Va"
Your dollar back at Cranes Drug
Store If Nerv.worth does not over.
come YOUR nervous ills.
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Returned Rar1e.

Mrs. c. H. Jenkins. pt Pittsburgh
avenue. has returned from Cincinnati
Ohio, where sire had been taking med
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frankie, daughter II Mr. AMI Mrs.
Hiram Lem1oy, of MUrsentcwr avenue,
is very IL.
The Washington times., 1917-12-28

the most priced of lUonten &
z possessions.
4 Pearls of the Orient have been
Reproduced in fac-simile-with all
-Stheir wonderful iridescence-and
with much greater durability than
,the real. Practically unbreakable
and not affected by moisture.
!. At S5O.00-A string of pearls
with few peers. Not too large to
Invite suspicion-and perfect
enough in form and coloring to be
real beyond question.
At s7.9s to $500 Royal
Among the most perfect of imi-
tation Pearls. SOlid-unbreak-
able-and waterproof. And note
the string at $7.98 has clasp set
with a small but real diamond.
At $3.5O-"Ingra" Pearl Neck
+ laces, of wonderfully beautiful
beads, graduating in size. With
solid gold clasp.
., At $1.9S and $2.50-Necklaees
of solid pearls, perfect in form
and coloring, a wonder at prices
so little.
At Sl.O0-Simply marvellous
so little price for Necklaces of
Pearls so nearly perfect in luster.
Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-12-28

Du Barry, complete set, regu-
larly S26.00, for $21.00.
Du Barry Manicure Set, 7
pieces, regularly $500, for $6.95.
Ivoleur Gentlemen's Set, con-
sisting of mirror, pair of military
brushes, cloth and hat brush and
comb, in handsome Texaderm
leather case, regularly S21.00, for
$500.
Ivory Pyralin Manicure Sets,
with powder box and hair receiv-
er, regularly $500, $5.45.
Ivory Pyralin Manicure Sets, 9
pieces, regularly $500, at $5.45.
Ivory Pyralin Comb and Brush
set, regularly $5.25, at $3.75.
Ivory Pyralin Manicure Sets,
regularly $500, at $2.75.
The Washington times., 1917-12-28
Important Specials in
Ivory Pyralin Toilet Sets

Ivory Pyralin Comb, Brush and
Mirror Sets, regularly $3.50, at
$3.50.
Ivoleur'M Manicure Sets. regular
-ly $500, for S1.s9.
Ivoleur Comb, Brush. and Mir
ror Sets, regularly S7.95, at S5.45.
Keepclean Comb, Brush and
Mirror Sets, regularly $4.75, at
$3.S5.
Keepclean : Military Brushes,
regularly s3.25, at $40 pair.
Imitation Ivory Frames, regu-
larly SOC, for 45c.
Ivory Pyralin Infants Sets, A
pieces, regularly SIPS, CSC.
Good assortment of Imitation
Ivory Clocks, regularly $1.95, for
Sl.oS. Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-12-28

At S1.5e-are 81, s2.z5 and $3.50
qualities. in Boys High Neck and
Long Sleeve Wool Mixed Suits.
slightly irregular in weave, but
otherwise perfect. In all sizes
and in gray and white.
The Washington times., 1917-12-28

vet edged with real furi Sizes ~ and "a Colors
are green and brown, Marked at S3a 0C0
kedueed to. ,.s:.s.-, :. 80. wv
The Washington times., 1917-12-28

Bangle Bracelets,
solid gold, hand en-
graved. All sizes.
Special at $3.9S and
S5.0S.
The Washington times., 1917-12-28
Special Parliamentary Feature for Saturday
Sale of Boys High Grade WooI-Mixed Union
Suits at $1.59 and $1.29

Sl.oS, Sl-I5, y, $40 and $3.50.
At n29- Qualities ordinarily
S1.59 and S175, in boys warm and
perfect-fitttng. ankle-length styles.
In sizes 8 to 16 years. Imper-
ceptible and slight irregularity in
the weave. i
PaIats RoyaI-Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-12-28
The Subtle Charm and
<''Beqastu Of, =. s.
Pearl Necklaces

hare made them ever among
the most priced of lUontens
Z possessions.
The Washington times., 1917-12-28
$2.95 to $3.95 for Qualities
That Ordinarily Sell at
S3.25 to SIS Pair

Wonderfully handsome Novelty
Hose with open-work effects, en-
broidered effects, etc.
Splendid values also at S5c, 29c
and 39c.
PaIaiS RoyaI-Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-12-28

Cuff Links, solid
gold, plain and en-
graved. Special at
$500 to $1,000 pair.
The Washington times., 1917-12-28
Solid Gold Jewelry Specials

Brooch Pins, Bar
Pins, Earrings, Fin
ger Rings and Horse
shoe Pins. Rhine
stone settings. Spe-
cial at SI.O0 to $500.
Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-12-28

Mostly dark colorS:
tailored and demi-tailor-
q ed styles of wool poplin.
gabardine and serge;
belted, N Norfolk and
plated effects; CONVEX
tible collars. plain and
velvet trimmed. All are
styles suitable for early
spring wear. -
The Washington times., 1917-12-28

Is Serge Dresses, last Of va
rious best selling styles, In
cluding velvet, silk and braid
trimmed models, in navy and
brown. Sizes s, 8, 10 and &c
II. Reduced to-. W
PaIais ROyaILThIrd Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-12-28

50 Costume Suits
- One-HaIf Price
Former Prices, $50 to
g.. $3.50
- 10 sDressy Afternoon
or Calling Suits of wool
velour. broadcloth, vel
yeteeD and chiffon vel
vet: exclusive models;
Trimmed with rich furs.
All are charming gar
ments and unusual val
ties.
The Washington times., 1917-12-28

10 Velvet eestsSin black or
brown: SONS. With white fur
collar, others with self collar
edged with fur. Sizes ,. 4
and 8, Marked SO and sc 9S
SIA.aa Reduced to ONsVC
The Washington times., 1917-12-28

LavaIIierH, solid
gold, set with real
diamonds. Special at
R7-9S. $1,000 and
&25.OO.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-06
Brief City News

Maxds Lamps-Burgess-G randen Co.
Have Root Print Tt-New Beacon Press
Platinum Wedding Rings-Edholm.
teweler.
To Lecture in Chicago-Dr. C. B,
Atzen has gone to Chicago to deliver
lecture at the Sherman hotel to the
osteopathic physicians of that city.
Good Friday Services-Lutheran
Church of Our Redeemer, Prairie
Park hall. Rev. W. T. Hanse. pastor.
Special Good Friday evening services
at o'clock.
Three Bicycles Stolen-Ray Mitch
ell, 500 South Nineteenth street; w.
]. Hogan, Albany hotel, and Bob
Hendricks, 1924 Douglas street. re-
ported stolen bicycles to the police.
To March to Patriotic Meeting-All
members of Nebraska chapter, United
States Daughters of 1912, meet at the
court house Saturday evening at 7
o'clock to proceed in a body to the
Auditorium for the patriotic meeting.
Street Car Hits Auto--A small auto
mobile driven by City Clerk O'Con-
nor was struck by street car at
Thirty-flrst and Leavenworth streets.
Mrs. O'Connor and baby were in the
machine. None Of the occupants was
injured.
Recruits Bride-Local navy re-
cruiters have received word that
Boatswain's Mate Frank Harper, for
merly attached to the Omaha station,
and now in Chicago, had recruited
bride there. The wedding occurred
Monday.
Plumbing Stripped From House
Hugh McGahon, 1927 North twenty
fourth street, has reported to the po-
lice that thieves broke into an empty
house at 2422 Valley street and
stripped 1t of number Of brass fau-
Gets, electric light and gas fixtures
and plumbing.
Ranch Company Incorporates
Capitalized at $4,000, the Roberts
Rose Ranch company. which will
operate ranches and farms and deal
in real estate. has filed articles of
incorporation with the county clerk.
John Fitz Roberts, H. H. Roberts and
Eugene A. Rose are the incorporators.
Lured to His Doomed Cunning
ham, lodging houses, struck up an
acquaintance with two white men at
Eleventh and Howard streets Wednes-
day evening. Persuasive conversation
lureu cunningham INTO nearby alley,
where they strongarmed him of SIS.
Cunningham received a severe cut
over his eye, which necessitated atten-
ton by police surgeons.
Gets Prospects for Maya. D.
yelling Of Crawford was unable to
enlist in the navy, but wanted to do
something for his country in time
of urgent need. So he made a list
Of eighty-five young men of his COM
munity. who might be interested in
sea service, and sent the list to Lieu
tenant Waddell of the recruiting sta
ton. He explained that although he
was prevented from enlisting himself,
he would volunteer for land service, il
the need arose.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-06
Friday in theDown Stairs Store
Wash Goods She
Phone D. 1877

Remnants of wash goods IN
lengths of 2 to s wards. neat de.
signs. special Friday. at 51c ward.
American Prints SI.3c
In shades Of nayy. grew. copen.
also light grounds in neat figures.
stripes and dots sKe ward.
Snort Skirtinr 15c
Snort Skirtinps. 81 inches wide
in blue, pink. lavender, black, also
fancy stripe' in ali the different
width stripes, at 15c yard.
Wash Goods 12hc
Wash Fabrics, 40 inches wide,
cons;st;ng ~ vo;las in Aoral Maid
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-06
The Pneumonia Season.

The cold, damp weather Of March
seems to be the most favorable for
the pneumonia germ. Now is the
time to be careful. Pneumonia often
results from cold. The quicker a
cold is gotten rid of the less the dan
ger. As soon as the first indication
of cold appears take Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. As to the value OF
this preparation, ask anyone who has
used it-Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-06
First Presbyterians
Elect Four New Elders

The First Presbyterian church at
its annual meeting last night in
creased its number of elders to fif-
teen, electing as new ones H. J. Ster-
ling, Judge Howard Kennedy, Attor-
ney John c. Wharton and R. R.
Evans.
James H. Adams, Frank E. Clark,
William Mccormack and Nathan
Merriam, whose terms as elders had
expired, were reelected.
Written reports from the various
church departments were submitted,
indicating that the past year has been
the most successful twelve-month in
the history of the church. A large
number Of accessions were recorded.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-06
Notion Specials

Rick-rack braid, all widths, bolt,
for 10c.
Hand scrubs, each, 10c.
Shoe laces, 8 pairs in bunch, 121sc
Shopping bags, each, l0c.
Skirt betting, yard, Sc.
Pearl buttons, dozen, Inc.
Hair brushes, each, 10c.
Clothes brushes, each, 1oc.
Common pins, paper, &c.
Darning cotton, card, 1c.
Children's hose supporters, pr, &c
Skirt markers, each, 12Rc.
Dish rags, each, Sc.
Baby bibs, each, Sc.
Bias tape, bolt, &c.
Scissors and shears, each, l0c.
Linen tape, 6 bolts, 10c.
Darning cotton, 3 spools, Sc.
Dressing combs, each, Sc.
Hair barrettes, each, Sc.
Kid curriers', dozen, 10c.
Hair nets, with elastic, 5 for 10c.
Bone hair pins, box, Sc.
Wire hair pins, package, &c.
silk finish crochet cotton, spool, DC
50-yd spool silk thread, spool, Sc
Fiber silk tatting thread, spool, &c
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-06

Bee Want Ads Produce Results.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-06
House Paint Joins the
Aviation Corps, Up 1t Goes

House, floor and porch paints have
advanced Is cents gallon. Word
to this effect has just been received
by the local wholesale paint houses
who have notified their retail stores.
and the dealers throughout the terri
tory who are handling their lines.
Further advances in linseed oil and
other raw material which goes to
make up paint is given as the cause
for the advance in paint. Linseed oil
is now as high as $l.08 and $l.09 per
gallon, wholesale, in barrel lots.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-06
ERASTUS YOUNG IS
DEAD AT HIS HOME
Former General Auditor of
Hartman Lines Succumbs
to Pneumonia.
WELL KNOWN ON RAILROAD

Erastus Young, aged II, retired
general auditor of the Hartman in
terests, died last night at his home in
Omaha, after an illness OF one week.
Mr.. Young, who had lived quietly
in Omaha since his retirement in 1910,
was taken with slight cold on
Wednesday of last week. This seemed
to run the usual course and gave no
cause for apprehension until Sunday
morning, when pneumonia developed.
This disease assumed an acute form
and since Tuesday little hope was en-
tertained for his recovery. He is sur
vived by his wife, who was Miss
Margaret Ludlam; his son, David L.
Young, Mrs. R. S. Eye and Mrs. D. P.
Benedict, daughters, all living in
Omaha.
His Active Life.
Erastus Young was born June II,
1889, in Rockland county, New York.
He was educated at Williston semi
nary, East Hampton, Mass, and spent
the early years of his active life as a
farmer, school teacher and book
keeper. In 1870 he entered on his
career as a railroad accountant, start
ing with the New Orleans, Mobile &
Chattanooga road, with Offices at New
Orleans. Four years later he went
to the St. Louis & Southwestern as
auditor, and for four years held that
position. In 1880 he went to the
Santa Fe as general auditor, and in
1881 accepted similar place with the
New York & New England road,
which he left two years later to be-
come general auditor of the Union
Pacific, in which position he remained
until his retirement on January |,
1910. From January |, 1902, he was
general auditor for all the Hartman
interests, which then included the
Union Pacific, the Oregon Short Line.
the Oregon Railway & Navigation
company, the Southern Pacific, the
Pacific Mail Steamship company, and
a number of mining, land and water
companies subsidiary to these great
transportation lines. He was also for
some time general auditor of the Chi
cago & Alton railroad Since 1883
Mr.. Young maintained his residence
in Omaha.
Prominent as Accountant.
He WAS a member of the American
Association of Railway Accounting
Officers and served that body one term
as its president. He was a member
of the general committee of twenty
five and the subcommittee of seven
members of this association which
prepared the system of railway &C
counts adopted by the Interstate
Commerce commission, and he also
prepared the classification of accounts
adopted by the commission.
Mr.. Young retired from active work
on January /, 1910, having then
reached the age limit and having
completed the time of service with
the Union Pacific which entitled him
to a place on the company's pension
roll. I'm
He was a member of the Methodist
church, and once belonged to the
Happy Hollow club, but had not been
active there for several years. He
was Of a very retiring nature, but
within his limited circle of intimate
friends was known as genial COM
panion. In his work he was both
exact and exacting, quality that
commended him to the great captain
of transportation, E. H. Hartman,
who gave him general oversight of
the accounting OF all his immense
interests.