Synopsis

Norman Curtis, President of the C&FW Railroad, is presently enjoying a vacation in Europe. Before his departure, he issued strict instructions that nothing was to be altered regarding the Cannonball’s operations. However, Homer Bedloe harbors a scheme to permanently discontinue the Cannonball’s service, and intends to execute it without appearing to contradict Curtis' directives. His plan hinges on securing an appointment as Superintendent of the Cannonball; once in place, he would implement a r