Mr. yerkes, of Chicago, was a speculator who made millions in the street-car system.
"Dollars and Sense"
Col. Wm. C. Hunter
When Mr. yerkes closed out his holdings in Chicago he granted an interview, and one truth he uttered in that interview has ever been remembered by the writer.
"Dollars and Sense"
Col. Wm. C. Hunter
I've gone ahead with my friend yerkes.
"Rose of Dutcher's Coolly"
Hamlin Garland