The first ten miles of the line was built and is now operated by the Burlington.

"Mr. Clarke became engaged in the building of railroads and highway bridges in 1870. The last bridge he built was at Camp Clarke.

"The Clarke Centennial Pony Letter Express was established by Mr. Clarke in 1876, operating between Sidnev and mining points in the Black Hills. He also established postoffices in the mining towns. A wholesale store at Deadwood was likewise operated by Mr. Clarke.

"In 1859 Mr. Clarke was married to Miss Martha A. Fielding at Greenwich, New York. Seven children were born to this union: Harrv Fielding, William Edward. Charles Hughes, Henry Tefft. Jr., and Maurice Gordon.

"Harry Fielding Clarke was the first native born member of the Nebraska legislature, being elected state senator from Douglas and Sarpy counties when but twentythree years of age. Charles Hughes Clarke, also a member of the state senate, was the youngest person ever elected to the state legislature, entering the office at the age of twenty-one. He died June 1, 1893, at Lincoln. "

"Henry Tefft Clarke, Jr.. was a member of the state legislature from Douglas county during the session of 1905. At present he is chairman of the state railway commission.

"In 1862. during its territorial years, Henry T. Clarke was a member of the Nebraska house of representatives. In 1864 he was elected to the council (now the state senate). He was a prominent candidate for the gubernatorial nomination in 1SSS. He was a member of the board of education at Omaha for three years and president of the board for two years of that time.