Democratic Sentinel, Volume 6, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 July 1882 — HON. E. D. STANDIFORD. [ARTICLE]

HON. E. D. STANDIFORD.

Lafayette Journal, SBd- The name or this gentlemen it one familiar throughout l the South as that of a wide-awake, pro- ‘ gressive and eminently practical business man; and his connection with the L., N. A. A C. Railroad, and the remarkable strides this line has taken under his guidance, from a position of almost utter obscurity to a commanding lead among our great highways of traffic, has made his name and fame almost as conspicuous in our own State as in onr Bister St to, Kentucky, which proudly claims him as }ier own. and would fain have clothed him with ,he magistracy of the State the Dr. consented to accept the lu nor While other men have become “Railroad Kings” by force of circumstances which enable them to control the stock market in their personal interest and thus vain control of thousands of miles of road. Dr. Standiford has made His reputation as a “Railroad King” by his able and successful management of tlic line lie has been placed at the head of. When called to the Presidency of the Louisville & Nashville Road a few years since, that, line was without credit in the money centres, its stock almost valueless, its expen*, ses in excess of earnings, and a general feeling of antngonism toward existing among the business men on its line from one end to the other. How this state of affairs was rapidly dispelled under the wise management of 1 resident Standiford is familiar to all having any knowledge of the history of the L. & N. Its credit was re-established, its earnings increased and expenses decreased, dividends to stockholders became Rpossible, and the road so lately and loudly denounced by the people aloD gfits Ime lauded for its liberality and the fostering care and encouragemtnt given commercial and manufacturing enterprises ot every kind. To the wise policy and wonderful executive ability of Or. Standiford the L. &N. Road owes its start on a career of prosperity which has made it a leading line of the South, and it is widely rumored that he will again he called to the Presidency which failing health once before compelled liimjto resign. Should he be induced to leaye his immense private business and again give his attention to the interests of the L. & N. there can be no question as to the beneficial results to that company. Dr. Standiford as Vice President of the L-. N. A & C. Railroad takes an active part in its conduct and management, and the many improvements made and the wise and liberal policy Dursued by the company are largely attributable to his sound advice and counsel. We hope soon to congratulate the b. & N. people on the return of the / Hon. E D. Standiford to their Presidency, and sincerely hope he may tor many j years retain an active interest in our own L., N. A. & 0. of which it is pretty certain he will soon assume the Presidency, Mr. Veach, the present President, being desirous of resigning the office to give his attention to his private business.

Cincinnati Times: A comical scene occurred on board a sleeping car that left Cleveland the other night. Among the passengers was a plain, staid, Western Reserve “school marm,” who was going west on a vacation. She had secured a lower berth, but when about to retire discovered that a gentleman was to occupy (he shelf above her. In ’ ’“rguage of the porter she made a *Jioly kick’ "ainst this arrangement, and ffatly declared bat. a Company that had no. more regards tor a single iady’s feelings than . .ae it, was unworthy the patronage of respectable people. The conductor was called, and after considerable trouble got the lessee on the shelf to take a lower berth In the section. The gentle damsel retired without disrobing, and later night had occasion to get up to get a drink of water. Before leaving her berth she pinned a piece of paper to the outside of the curtain in order that she might make sure of it on her return. Her movements were observed by the gentle man whom she had caused to be removed and, he being a bit of a wag, bethought him that now was his chance to get even. Hastily removing the paper he pinned it it to the curtain of the berth of a Boston drummer, vyho was decidedly on tho mash, and then awaited developments. In a little while the lady made the best of her way to where the paper was affixed apd gpt Into bed. A moment later a succession qf piercing ‘ screams issued from the berth, followed by the alarmed lady and now awakened drummer, who hopped cut after her to see “what the devil the racket was about.” The scene that ensued beggars description, but can faintly be imagined. It took tne porter and the conductor an hour by the watch to pacify the enraged female, and even then qhe refused to be modified until she was given a state-room for her sole use for the remainder of the night.

Dickens’ Dutchman is overjoyed to find himself back at the Eastern Penitentiary of Pennsylvania, in-the snug cell which he calls his home. Without doubt he is an Incorrigible sinner, and yet after his recent release he seems to have made an effort to live honestly. He accepted an offer of a good horns, kindness and light work from a doctor in Spring Mills, a small village in Center County, and Mr. Geo. W. Childs gave him mopsy enough to get there. Hp bad been told that his only task would be to take care of flowers, hut instead ot that poetical occupation he was set to cutting l and laying turf. Still he persisted in his good resolutions, and remained two weeks with the doctor. At the end of that time he heard that the doctor was sodding his lawn in order to make ft attractive to spmpipr bqarder3, qnd that he was to figure as a side-show-This broke his heart, and he departed at once for Philadelphia. It should be remembered that this is the aged convict’s side of the story, and very likely he is a liar as well as a thief,

A party of Texan wagoners, after a hard day’s pull, were chatting around the camp fire over their pipes. “Sambo, me b’y,” exclaimed Pat, a rollicking Irishman, to a jolly darkey, ‘tell US what makes yer nose so flat.’ ‘Dun’no, Mars’ Pat,’ answered Sam: ‘but I spec’ it’s to keep me from pokin’ into udder people’s business. ’ Pat gave a long whistle, amidst the roar of his companions, and wert to look after die mules, a sadder and a wiser mau. Noble J. York may rejoice iu the fact that that boil on his nose will accomplish tjie same purpose. Bome years ago, when the late Judge M. was holding court in one of the interior counties of Maine, a case was called which had long beep ip litigation. The cpsts considerably exceeded the amount at issue, and the judge, thinking it impracticable to keep the suit longer in court, advised the parties to reter the matter, whereupon they assented, and agreed to refer the case to three honest men. The judge said the case involved some legal points which would require one of the referees; at least, to have a knowledge of l»w; therefore he would luggest the propriety of their selecting one lawyer and two honest men. A Sunday school teacher was examining his class as to their Biblical knowledge. “Who was it that betrayed his master?” First boy betray* ed his master.” “That's not right.— Next!” Second boy—“lt was Judas Iscariot who betrayed bis master.” “That was rieht.” A good little boy looked reproachfully at the teacher and said: “I am going to tell my raa you said it was right for Judas to betray his master.” “Deacon Jenkins was yesterday threatened with ajsevere attack of concussion of the spine, but is now out of danger,” was the way the rural editor stated that the deacon got over the fence in time to escape the old ram. —Boston Post. Cincinnati Commercial, (Kep.): The Walsh testimony is simply the deadwood on the Star Routers, but they have a corner on the Grand Jury that surprised even George Bliss. Here is a good old proverb, older than Wall street, and yet it is not without its application, “Sell not a bear’s shin before you have caught the bear.” I