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His offer was accepted and he was made chairman, and from that position became chairman, and for a time dictator, of the amalgamated Midland system. Clearly his business abilities were great; his reforms were bold and drastic, and success attended his efforts. He soon became the greatest railway authority in England.
In his answer Mr. Cornell fully agreed to this, and I have every reason to believe, indeed to know, that his agreement was kept. Cornell, as chairman of the Republican State committee, called the assemblage to order, and after a somewhat angry clash with the opponents of the administration, nominated me to the chairmanship of the convention.
There he sat, conscious and intelligent, but slouching, disorganized, and indifferent. The chairman turned sharply to the guard. "Why did you manacle this man," he demanded, "when he is evidently so weak, and when none of the others were manacled?" "Why, sir," stammered the guard, "surely you know who this man is: he is the most dangerous and desperate " "We know all about that.
He was cheered to the echo, and almost carried down to the station on the shoulders of a chairman, or president, and a secretary; but he left Percycross with the conviction that that borough would never confer upon him the coveted honour of a seat in Parliament. All this had happened early in March, previous to that Sunday on which Mr. Neefit behaved so rudely to him at the cottage.
With great show of deliberation and of entire mastery of the situation Mr. "There is no sich company, Mr. Chairman," said McNish. "A say let us hear the resolution. We'll hear the speech afterwards if we must." It was again Greek meeting Greek, and the little man turned with a sarcastic smile to McNish.
His father this year removed to Michigan, and the son who remained became a worthy successor to the confidence and respect of his fellow-citizens. He was actively interested in the establishment of the New Bedford Water-works, and from 1865 to 1875 held the office of Chairman of the board of Water Commissioners.
"No, no," said the chairman kindly, "if you wish to make a statement, you will have an opportunity of doing so presently. Have you any questions to ask the witness?" I shook my head. How could I question him on such falsehoods?
At this meeting the Pastor reported the conversion of Mr. J.K. Lowry, doubtless the first in the village. The legal organization of the Church, according to the laws of the Territory, was effected July 22d, 1837, with Elah Dibble as Chairman and W.A. Kellogg as Secretary.
Renaldo, buoyed up with these exterior civilities, began to flatter himself with hopes of success, which, however, were soon checked by the nature of the conversation; during which the chairman upbraided one of the members in open club for having once lent forty pounds upon slight security.
That this club shall hold its meetings at least once in each month. Resolved 10th. That the officers of this club shall consist of a Chairman & Secty. Resolved 11th. That the duty of the Chairman is to call to order, put all questions, give the casting vote when there is a tie, &c. &c. Resolved 12th.
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