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“I can’t do it.”
Up in the General Freight office of the
“Sidetrack” one day we overheard a conver
sation between one of the “Sidetrack’s” men
and a customer, in which the former used
the above expression.
The latter answered, “Yes, you can do it;
all you have got to do is to sit down there
and take your pen and write the thing out.”
“Well, sir, that which I can’t do consist
en ly with the agreements which we have
made with other roa Is I can’t do at all;
and you cei tainly don’t expect me to do a
thing which is officially bad faith which I
could not do under similar circumstances
in private life without personal bad faith
Therefore, I insist that 1 can’t do it.”
This was the correct doctrine to lay down.
So we stepped down to the local office, and
there heard the “Sidetrack’s” polite agent
giving some instructions about going to
some extra trouble to oblige another cus
tomer.
“Why don’t you close down on them like
the other roads do, and make them toe the
mark, without putting you to so much ex
tra trouble.”
“I can’t do it, sir,” was the answer.
“These gentlemen are too clever with us,
and have treated us too well in the past for
us not to put ourselves to some pains to
oblige them.”
Well, thought we, “I can’t do it,” under
such circumstances is a very creditable in
ability. So, we walked down the street,
and heard a gentleman rallying one of
the agents of the “Sidetrack’s” competitor
about publishing some schedule figures,
which it was notorious his line was not
making, and he was asked why he did not
correct it.
“I can’t do it,” was the response. “We
have done scattered this thing all over
America, and it is too late now for us to
take the back track.”
“Humph,” was the reply,” then you can’t
afford to tell the truth, eh ? Well, that’s a
hard come off. I will do my traveling and
shipping over the “Sidetrack,” because I
can rely on what they publish, and what
they tell me.”
Going a little further we struck up with
one of the engineers of the competitor of the
“Sidetrack,” who had gotten in about two
hours late with his train.
“Why don’t you makeybur schedule bet- »
ter,” we asked him.
“I can’t do it,” was the reply. “They
have published figures which none of us en
gineers can make. It isn’t in the road
bed and machinery for it to be done.”
! “So you get your orders from an ash hop
per instead of from a regular desk. Well,
so wags the world; and hurrah for the
‘Sidetrack,” for, when it comes to being re
liable, she ccm do ii.”
(Atlanta Constitution, Feb. II.)
BROWN-HOYT.
A. Brilliant W"edding
Two Popular Young Atlantians Unite Their Des
tiny—Miss Corrie Hoyt Marries Mr. George
Al. Brown —An immense Crowd Witness
the Solemnization of the Nuptials.
i “Marriage bells!
What a world of joy their melody foretells!”
■ One of the most brilliant weddings that
' has occurred m Atlanta for several years
was solemnized last night in the Central
Presbyterian church. It had been announc
ed m the invitations that the ceremony
would be performed at 8:30 o'clock, but
nearly two houis before that time people
began congregating in the vicinity of the
church. As soon as the doors were thrown
open a stream of humanity began pouring
in and continued to How in till every seat
was occupied, ihe spacious galleries soon
filled up and hundreds of people were forced
to stand. The aisles and vestibules were
packed with those who could not obtain
seats. About 8 o'clock Mr. Samuel Brad
ley, the distinguished organist, took his seat
in front of the grand instrument and soon
his fingers were deftly manipulating the
ivory keys. He performed beautiful selec
tions, ranging from the stately and solemn
marches of Wagner and Mendelssohn to the
romantic and sprightly productions of light
er composers. Under tne inspiring strains
of the grand organ, the immense concourse
of people sat quiet and contented and did
not manifest any impatience during the
somewhat protracted wait. While they
were awaiting the arrival of the wedding
party they had an opportunity to view’ the
beautiful decorations which were profusely
displayed on every side. The church was
rendered exceedingly attractive by the deft
handiwork of the young lady friends of the
bride. The floral garniture was opulent
yet tasteful. The walls were hung with
green festoons, wreaths and baskets of How
ers. Pendants were hung in front of the
altar and along the nave. Two large rings
were suspended from the ceiling and low
ered to within about ten feet from the
floor. The cords by which they were hung
were not visible to most of the spectators
and the rings seemed magical and beauti
fully typical of the joyous yet momentous
occasion. In one of these rings was wrought
in living green the letter B. In the other
was an it. Just beneath these rings two
immaculate white doves hovered in the air.
Rows of tapers were strung around the rail
ing of the choir loft. Every gas jet in the
building was lighted and a Hood of light
baptized the vast assemblage. Just before
half-past eight o’clock it was whispered that
the bridal party had arrived. Ihe organ
ceased, and every head was turned toward
the front doors to witness their entrance.
After a brief pause Mr. Bradley began the
celebrated March de NocesD’elsa, by Wag
ner, and in walked the ushers with measured
tread, closely followed by the groomsmen,
who, in turn, were followed by the brides
maids and the bride and groom. The at
tendants then ranged themselves around the
altar in pairs, as follows :
Mr. Joseph M. Brown and Miss Mary
Bell.
Mr. Sam’l 11. Venable and Miss Sallie
Brown.
Mr. Elijah A. Brown and Miss Leila Pat
ton.
Mr. Frank S. Spencer and Miss Alice
Dunn.
Mr. W. G. Black and Miss Pattillo.
Mr. Waller Venable ana Miss Jessie
Moore.
Mr. T. W. Glover and Miss Minnie Jones.
Mr. E. B. McCuen and Miss Fannie
Clarke.
Master John J. Eagan and Miss Martha
Brown.
In the meantime, Senator Joseph E.
Brown and wife, J udge Hoyt and wife, to
gether with a large number of the more in
timate friends of the families, took seats just
in front of the pulpit.
The volume of harmony swelled louder
and louder, then dwindled to a whisper as
. the handsome young groom with the radi
ant bride clinging to his arm walked up the
.‘lisle and stood before the preacher.
The clergyman, Dr. Strickler, the pastor
of the church, then proceeded to perform
the sacred rite. The service was as brief as
it was s ilemn aud beautiful. The words of
THE KENNESAW GAZETTE.
the minister rang out distinctly, so that ev
ery one in the church could hear them.
The momentous questions were asked and
they were responded to promptly by the high
contracting parties. Whilst this ceremony
was performing, the organist played Schub
ert’s serenade, pianissima, which, rendered
the occasion additionally impressive. The
mutual vows were said and the nuptial knot
was tied. Then the marriage pair and the
attendants left the building, followed by
their families and intimate friends. They
entered carriages and were driven to the
residence of the bride’s father, on Hunter
street, only a short distance from the church.
Here was held for several hours a recep
tion. Tne bride and groom were congratu
lated by hosts of friends. They were the
recipients of many beautiful ana costly pres
ents. Near midnight the reception ended
and the bride and groom started for Florida.
Both the bride and groom have for sev
eral years been prominent figures in society
circles m Atlanta. The bride is Miss Corrie
Hoyt, the only daughter of Judge Samuel
B. Hoyt, one of the most highly esteemed
residents of the city. She is endowed by na
ture liberally with charms of person and
mental gilts of a high order. Her disposi
tion is .gentle and amiable. She possesses
many polite accomplishments as well as do
mestic virtues. c-he has always been a fa
vorite in Atlanta and her friends are num
bered by the hundreds.
Mr. ueorge M. Brown, the fortunate and
happy groom, is the youngest son of Sena
tor dose, hE. Brown. He is a young man
of sterling qualities, being possessed of many
of those characteristics which have rendered
his father illustrious. He has just passed
his 21st year. As the Southeastern Solicit
ing Agent of the Western & Atlantic rail
road, he has achieved a very high reputa
tion as a man of business. He is affable
and accommodating in his intercourse with
those with whom he is daily thrown in con
tact, aud is universally liked. He is a
young man before whom there lies an ex
ceedingly bright future.
Judge Hoyt’s only son was married two
days ago in Augusta county, Va., his bride
being Aliss Bessie Patterson, daughter of the
lion. Brown Patterson. The bride and
groom came in yesterday, accompanied by
Dr. Strickler, who performed the marriage
ceremony. Yesterday was the birthday of
J udge Hoyt. It was also the anniversary of
Queen Victoria’s wedding. The Constitu
tion says to both these young couples, who
have just braved the perilous currents of the
matrimonial sea, “May you live long and
prosper.”
The Kennesaw Gazette throws a hand
ful of rice and an old slipper at the happy
couple, and bids them “God speed” in the
journey of wedded life.
One of the surest omens of future safety
and happiness was the fact that they depart
ed on the same train which, in addition to
the magnificent through palace sleeping
car, had also the famous old sleeping car,
“Racine.” She always carries good luck
with her.
The Western & Atlantic is the only
line in the South running four through
passenger trains per day each way, from
one terminal to the other. It, there
fore, offers advantages over all other
lines for tourists going to Atlanta,
Florida or the Southeast.
From Dalton, it is an easy trip to
several mineral springs; the most not
ed being Gordon Springs, Cherokee
Springs, Catoosa Springs, Cohutta
Springs and the Mineral Springs at
the foot of Rocky Face Mountain.
No tourist should pass through
Chattanooga without stopping and tak
ing a trip over the Western and At
lantic, down through the beautiful and
historic Chickamauga Valley.
The Kennesaw Gazette is out.
The leading attraction in this issue is
the serio-comic tragedy entitled “They
Understand It; or, .Little Bird, Come
Again.” It may not be understood by
some, but ask the railroad boys to ex
plain it to you. — Atlanta Evening Cap
dol.
CIRCULAR NO. 50.
SOUTHERN PASSENGER ASSOCIA
TION.
Commissioner’s Office,
Atlanta, Ga., February Ist, 1887.
East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia and
Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas
Pacific Kailways’ Notices of
Withdrawal Revoked.
To all Members of the Southern Passenger Asso
ciation :
Gentlemen —I have the following tele
gram from Mr. Henry Fink,Vice-President
of the East Tennessee, Virginia A Georgia
Railway, in reply to a telegram from me
inviting attention to the fact that his notice
of withdrawal had not been revoked:
New York, February Ist, 1887.
M. Slaughter: Please send me contract.
I will sign it unconditionally.
[Signed] Henry Fink.
The notice of withdrawal given by the
Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific
Railway, being conditioned upon the with
drawal of the East Tennessee. Virginia &
Georgia Railway, is also revoked.
M. Slaughter, Commissioner.
(From Puek.)
The Song of the Shirk.
With fingers that never knew toil,
With nose-tip swollen and red,
A delegate sat in his easy chair,
Eating the laborer’s bread ;
“Strike—strike —strike !
Nor dare return to your work !”
And still with his swaggering, insolent air,
He sang the “Song of the Shirk!”
“Strike —strike —strike !
Till the children are crying for Lead !
Strike—strike—strike !
Till the roof is torn from your head !”
It is Oh ! to have a king
And dwell away over the sea,
Where Knights and bosses are still unknown,
If this is liberty !
Shirk —shirk —shirk !
The duty we owe to man ;
Shirk —shirk —shirk —
As only a delegate can!
Fine and assessment and due,
Due and assessment and line,
Such is the stuff on which delegates live,
And swagger and drink and dine!
“Strike —strike—strike!”
The delegate passed this way !
“Strike —strike—strike!”
He orders —you must obey !
And ask not the reason why,
Nor murmur against their decree,
For none must work when they say “No!”
In this country of the fiee!
Oh ! men with children dear,
Oh! men with daughters and wives,
It is not the rich you are starving out,
But your hungry children’s lives!
Strike—strike—strike!
To please your masters still,
Ye are slaves to a band of plundering
knaves,
Who will bleed you as long as ye will!
Shirk shirk —shirk !
The duty you owe to man,
Shirk- shirk—shirk
As only a delegate can !
It is strange that laborers choose
As champions of their cause,
Men who never were known to use
Anything save their jaws!
The palace and buffet sleeping cars,
running from Louisville and over the
Western & Atlantic Railroad, to Thom
asville, are the only ones which arrive
there at noon, or convenient hours dur
ing the day-time. No other line via At
lanta runs sleeping cars to Thomasville,
or which go within 103 miles of Thom
asville.
Now that tourists are starting back
from Florida, they find Thomasville
and Marietta the choicest “half-way
places” between the “land of flowers”
and the “lands of snow.” The West
ern & Ailantic Railroad is peculiarly
blessed in being the only line to the west
which runs through palace and buffet •
sleeping cars via Thomasville and Ma
rietta.
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