Democratic Sentinel, Volume 9, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 October 1885 — He Preferred Vermont Railways. [ARTICLE]

He Preferred Vermont Railways.

“How fur is Albany?” asked a countryman at the Grand Central Station. “One hundred and forty-four miles.” “How long does it take to git thar?” “Three hours and twenty-five minutes by fast line.” “An' how much does it cost?” “One dollar and forty-four cents.” “Gosh! a dollar and forty-four cents for ridin’ less’n four hours. Why, up in Vermont I kin ride halt a day on a railroad for less money than that, an’ not go near so fur, nuther.” — New York Sun. A Pittsburgh lady cooked Ptfiayette’s dinner when he visited An\erica in 1825. It will be remembered that the Marquis never returned. A plan is proposed to light weather vanes by electricity.