New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-08
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept. IA suit was filed
In the Court here yesterday In the name of the
State for dissolution OF the Southwestern Railway
Pool Tho sut which Is backed by the Boaft OF Trans
portaton Of this city, brought against the railroads
individually under the state law which forods pooling
BY com pstlng Inca This 10 the first stemptto break
up the pool, and Will be vigorously prosecuted
CHICAGO Sept. AT the general meeting OF the man
Ayers of the various roads held this city few weeks
ago TO make preparations for forming gross money
pools It was decided exclsde lumber tranic to Mis-
souri, points from the general pool and have
separate pool that article. Commissioner j. W. Midg-
ley, OF the Southwestern Railway Association, was
chosen arbitrator Yesterday ne submitted his award
TO the general OF the various roads Ii is as
follows. Chicago, MI wsukee aud ST Paul. 70 per cent
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy 20 per cent CnesgV
and Northwestern. 10 per cent; Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific. 10 per cent St. PAM, MlnneaPSnss an
per cent Missouri Pacific. per cent There mas been
much trouble about this trsnie turing the last Two
years up to this time have oeen below pay
Ing basis.
PHILADELPHIA Sept. (Specta0. There was some ex-
element among railroad men here to-day over the
rumor that syndicate about to be formed In New
York to defeat Mr. Gowen for reelection as president Of
the Reading Railroad. 1t said that the Morgan
Welsh syndicate and its friends would endeavor to GUST
Mr. Gowen and already quiet canvass for proxies
had begun. John Lowber Welsh was named as Mr.
Governs opponent. When seen to-day he declined to say
whether be would accept the nomination II II were of'
fered TO him. adding that he would have TO consider
after the offer was made Mr.. Gowen has IS yet made
no appeal for proxies Last year It November ne-
fore hs began his was the general Deler on
the street OF sale under the Robinson ples
for foreclOs will DO granted by the United states
Circuit Court before the end OF October.
The annual meeting of the Philacelphia Traction COM
pauy and resulted in tho ton OF the
follow officers for the ensuing year President Will
lam "A. Kembe; first vice-prosident. T. A b. Wdener;
second vice president William. l. Elktns treasurer "
w Dickson directors, William II. kembe, r. A. b.
Widener, william L. Elkins James McMabus' inomas
Dolan and Joseph B. Altcmus
NORFOLK. Va. Sept. tspecIaD.-The Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company has given orders for the
erection OF grain elevator at this place with capacy
for 600 bushels IL 10 stated that the gram VIII DO
brought mere FROM a far West as Kansas City.
TRENTON n. j., Sept. (SpeclaD. -Governor Albeit
last uip,sr sent message Legislature charging
that the Delaware Lackswanna aud Western Railroad
was eyading just share Of state taxation Ever since
than the State Board OF Assessors have been trying to
b.yp an IN ve.gation into the roads method Of return
ne its hgures tn State The Board wants President
or other can't get him TO do It Lately the Board de-
nanded tbs production OF the statement on September
/ To-day sr Governor Bede. the roads counsel, APP
beiore the and when asked for the state
nent said that he was not aware that was wanted
now N the statement is not produced By September
the Board proposes 20 send for the compsnys books
and papers and ahead with the investigation without
consulting It's officers.
The Union Bridge Company, which is 10 build the
structure OF the Poughkeepso Bridge Company across
the Hudson River at Poughkeepsie. Is rapidly forward
Ing TO that place the materials necessary TO begin WORK
next week corps OF engineers are on the ground
making the necessary measure and engineers are
so railroad lines which are INTENDED 10
connect with the bridge.