The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-16

one ocsr Of the convention to look after its inte-
rests in the South.
On motion, the convention proceeded to a ballot
Tne former list consisted Of II. NJ. Brtton, PEST
dent; n. E. Chapman, First Vice President; 5. j.
Hayes, Treasurer; and l. p. Dodge, secretary.
Two tellers were appointed to receive the ballots,
who reported the old officers and Mr. Pendleton
unanimously elected.
The several officers and especially the permanent
secretary were congratulated by the convention on
their reelection, and vote Of thanks to each was
passed for their efficient services in the past.
On motion, committee OF three was appointed
TO confer together and report suitable testimonial
either OF money or anything else for the secretary,
Mr.. Dodge.
The President appointed Messrs. Little, White,
and Gale.
The secretary's duties are Of more arduous
character than those OF any of the other officers,
and consume much OF his time.
On motion, committee was appointed to prepare
circular to be sent to railway superintendents
the subject OF exchanging free passes for master
mechanics. The President appointed E. II. Will
liams, c. T. Hand and ]. II. Jackman
The Committee on Topics of Discussion for the
ensuing year made report Of such committees as
should be continued for another year, and recon-
mended several changes in the membership OF the
committees. They also recommended several topics
to the attention of the convention. The report
received and adopted
A motion was made to appoint a committee on
the subject OF compression brakes and their effects
Mr. Grggs moved that the proceedings of the
convention be published, and copy sent to each
railroad president, superintendent and master
The committee on testimonial for the secretary
reported, and recommended that after all expenses
Of the convention taken from the annual assess
ment, the secretary receive the remainder. The re-
port was received but not adopted. It objected
TO on the ground that there would not be much re-
naming after the expenses are taken away. 1t was
thought that the secretary should receive fixed
amount first
A motion was made that the report be referred
back to the committee with instructions to confer
with the Finance Committee and to report a fixed
amount
This was afterwards Withdrawn, and on motion
the amount was fixed by the committee at $500,
which the Treasurer was empowered to pay TO the
Secretary.
The committee on assessments, dues, etc., re-
ported that they had collected sl0s6.
Mr.. Butterhed moved that a committee of three
be appointed to compile in tabular form the workings
OF different locomotives and report to the next con-
vention. Referred to the Finance Committee,
which was continued.
Mr.. Meyer offered the following
ResOlUed, That a committee OF three be appointed
TO inquire into the feasibility of publishing monthly
journal and Of asking the various railroad presidents
and superintendents whether and to what amount
their roads will contribute towards this object.
This was agreed to.
The President appointed Messrs. Meyer, Jackman,
and Sellers the committee.
The report of the committee to fix the place Of the
next meeting was read. 1t recommended that the
convention choose between Louisville, KY, Chicago
and New York city.
The report was received, and standing vote was
then taken the three cities. The vote was found
to be as follows Louisville, Al; Chicago, 20; and
New York, 16.
On motion, the vote for Louisville was made
unanimous.
on motion, a committee of arrangements wa!
appointed for the next meeting.
AT the close OF our report the convention wat
still in session finishing up the unimportant bust
ness previous to the final adjournment
This evening the delegates Will partake OF a ban
quet at the Continental and TO. morrow will proceed
on excursion on the river and also on another t
Cane MAY.