Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 November 1901 — A Big Price. [ARTICLE]

A Big Price.

Charles M. Hays, who recently gave up his place as president of the Southern Pacific railroad, is said to have received a check for $155,000 as payment in full for his services. His yearly salary was to be $55,000. He served ten months, and upon hia acquiescence in the wishes of the Ilarriman syndicate that he retire a full year’s salary and a bonus of SIOO,OOO were paid him, according to current report. This is the largest sum ever paid to a railroad man for a like term of service.