The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-28

tine cumbersome faSt-freight lines in operation
He thought, however, that the fastfreight line
men were raising such a howl that the line
would be Withdrawn, but its establishment for
a brief period had stirred agents of the fast
freight lines up, II no other good was accom-
plshed
THE LATEST DEVICE IN RAILS.
The Indianapolis Railrolling mill Company is
making some very interesting experiments in q
new process for the manufacture of COM
bined steel and iron rail, the head Of the rail to
be steel, the body iron. 1t is claimed that rail
of that character will be just durable an
all-steel rail, and much less liable to break.
Presldent Jones states that he is quite confident
that the experiments are to be a grand success.
The material which goes into the rail is prepared
through a pudding process. When the rail is
finished, although it will be in every respect su-
perior to all steel rail, 1t will cost considera
bly, less. Louis parties are here watching the
experiments, and as well as the rolllng-mill
people, are greatly pleased with results thus far
THE RIGHT MEN HOLD OF THE ROAD.
The Terre Haute & Logansport division of the
Vandala has become quite "pet" with tn Nc
Keen syndicate, which own the property, and
they are spending money literally in general
improvements. party who passed over the
ROAD last week states that one would hardly
think this was the old Logansport, Crawfords-
vile & Southwestern line, which in former years
was the laughing stock of railroad men and cap
itaists. Curves have been Strengthened, grades
cut down, new cross-ties have been put in,
double in number to what they formerly we're,
steel rails have been laid In place OF the patched
iron track, bridges have been renewed, neat
sration-houses built, locomotives and coaches,
first-class, have been put on and in ia ct. there
is nothing to remind one, except the towns 1t
passes through, of the old L., IL s. W., and
with these improvements business has increased
ana when the northern extension Is completed
this promises TO be one of the best paying rail-
road properties in this State.
WITH CrECU rr,ytrrA rrv foNcTprrcrrON
Numerous railroads are built paper in this
country and on such projected lines subsidies
are often raised, and the money thus raised has
been pocketed by such projectors, Indiana not
having been exempt from their prey; conse-
quently the action of the Legislature of New
York prohibiting corporations issuing bonds or
stock on prospective roads will meet with the
approval Of all business men who have the well
fare Of the country in view. The bill, which
awaits the signature of the Governor, reads as
follows:
''Section 1. It shall not be lawful for any in
dividual, association or corporation to Issue or
execute any bonds or stock upon any railroad
within this State, or any railroad hereafter con-
structed in this State, representing in their par
value greater sum of money than the actual
cost of construction and equipment. Nor shall
any such issue of stock and bonds, or stock
alone, be made until proof of such actual ex-
penGltnre shall be furnished to the State engln-
Ger and surveyor. And upon his approval Of the
same, rendered to the board of railroad commits
soners, they shall authorize such individual, as
ISOLATION or corporation to issue such stock
bonds to an amount not exceeding the actual
expenditure, as certified TO by the State engin-
eer aud surveyor.
''Sec. Q. The Attorney general is directed to
take proceedings against any railroad whose
officer or officers violate the provisions of the
first section OF this act. And any officer or Off
GERS of any railroad corporation who violate the
first section of this act by issuing any stock or
bonds, except as herein provided, shall be
deemed guilty of forgery"
TO BE NO MORE THRILLING IN THE MATTER.
General Manager McCrea, of the Pittsburg.
Cincinnati & st. Louis lines, and also president
of the Union Railway Company has taken hold
of the alleged discrimination in sales of tickets
at the Union depot in a manner which can but
convince the most prejudced that he is in earn
est Monday he telegraphed General Manager
Waite, of the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
lines, asking him to meet him yesterday here to
talk the above matter over, and to bring all evil
dence i'll his possession regarding such dscrim-
nation Mr. Waite was unable to come, and
sent Samuel Stevenson, general ticket and pas
seuger agent of the lines, and the charges
thoroughly investigated in the presence
of Mr.. Donough, general ticket agent
of the Union Railway Company. and others, and
most of the charges, 1t is stated,
were found TO be rather gauzy and emauated
largely from local passei ger men who, when
the outside offices were closed at first, feared
their occupation was gone. HoweveT, there
were some charges which appaI entity mad some
foundation. The most serious ohe was that of
Cyrus Butterield, who is employed in the
c., H, Il l. local office. He makes affidavit that
recently he pulled his hat down over his face
partially. then stepped up 60 the Union ticket
Office at 1920 \. M and asked for ticket to Gin
cinnatI. The question by what route was not
asked by the ticket agent buT ticket over the
c., l., St. l.. & G. thrown out. He paid his
money, took the ticket and stayed at home On
haar iv off tpaa al IN
Mr. Stevenson that If he would vouch for Mr.
Butterfield being truthful and bon
orahle man. and would with the SAID
Butterfield go to the Union Depot and
point out the agent who sold him the ticket, he
should be discharged without ceremony, and
further. that hereafter should any agent i'll the
ticket office fail to name rates to competing
points they would share the same fate. party
who has seen the several affidavits made by one
Ed FIshback, state that the discrimination
shown in such affidavits frequently
against AS for the proprietary roads, Whether
this be true or not, President McCrea says that
If there is airy discrimination in favor of any
road which runs trains into the Union Depot,
and he has satisfactory evidence of or even rea-
sOnable proof of such discrimination, the agent
selling the ticket win be promptly discharged
from the service of the Union Railway Com