New-York tribune., 1870-10-31

been made in the methods OF construction, resulting in
in repairs no wonderful The archives of the estab
lshent containing they do communications covering
period OF thirty five years and in the handwriting or
railroad managers engineers and master mechanics are
tice but bear strong testimony to the efficiency and
durability and superior workmanship for which the
Baldwin engine has achieved an enyiabe reputation.
An acquaintance with the personnel OF the firm will COM
pei the conviction that this reputation Is well deserved
building in person from In 1882 he associa
ted with himself Messrs Vail and Hufty, and the bust
until lsil, when the latter withdrew, and Baldwin Vail
continued the coparnership until ls42 In tnat year Mr.
Vail retired and Mr. Asa Whitney, who had been super
inendent of the Mohawk aud Hudson Railroad, became
partner with Mr.. Baldwin until si6 when he retired,
engage in the manufacture Of car wheels, with which
business he is still connected as senior member OF the
firm Of A: Whitney Sons, Philadelphia: From lSi6 to
1884, Mr Baldwin sole proprietor Of the establish
mont; and, in the latter year. Matthew Baird practl,
been CONNECTED With the establishments since 1885, joined
Mr.. Baldwin under the firm name OF NJ W Baldwin
ing year the business was reorganized, aud
the works designated the Baldwin Locomotive Works, NJ
r. Parry admitted to the copartnership; and three
years later, January, 1870 Edward H. Williams william
the firm. Here six active practical, experienced
each in charge of department the operations Oh
which he thoroughly understands Mr. Baird, by reason
Of long aud intimate acquaintance with the trade prac
teal experience as manufacturer, wealth. and social
position rghtfully is the head of the establishment and
Is referred to in all matters OF Importance b0th Ia the
production aud selling of engines Mr. Burnham mas
since 1884, been III the counting room; no - properly
therefore the financial manager holds the keys of the
looks the bank account ana takes care OF
the eNchequer which In an establishments doing busl-
ness 20 the amount of three and half million dollars AN
nually ia by no means ordinary responsibility: Mr.
Parry who beg gan service here III 1885, nOw holds the
general supervision OF the works OF the eighteen hud-
red men employed OF the condition and order or the
shops materials brought in, aud manufactures sent OUT
general army has his subOrdnates under more
perfect discipline his supplies more punctually pre-
csey where needed than has the generassimO OF these
works the and things under his charge Mr. VII
laIus In railroad man." with eighteen years expe-
the management OF the best conducted roads IN
United states his knowledge of what IL required IN
actual service enables him 10 put into the construction
of engines special adaptaby To special service his
acquaintance with active railroad men and the expert
me ntal knowledge of their needs, enables him lntel
gently receive and apply their suggestions IN the de-
tail OF their orders Mr. Henszey Is the chief of the
drawing department with fifteen years experience as
mechanical engineer. All orders for work. as related
above are received by him and distributed from his de
partment to all the shops. Mr. Longstreth. thirteen
olane shops, and before the end of his apprenticeship
was made foreman Of of tho shops He Il now the
superintendent Of construction ordering ana overseeing
the work In every department Under these are private
secretaries. bookkeepors, draughsmen assisants fore
men. managers, inspectors bosses ana watchneh VINO
that orders delivered aud obeyed with precision
and Dispatch This explains why, In 80 large an estaD
shment, doing business so extensive, machines are
| produced uniform In quality and 81 satisfactory In
, service.
We cannot leave this subject without word OF COM
ment the lesson teaches ~ W the value VI Amer