The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-30

department is handled by A. J. Smith with
marked ability. Then the superintendent OF
the respective divisions are all good men, have
large executive ability. and, best OF all, are
popular with the employees. The mechanical
department, as well, was never oficered with
more capable men. The fact is, said the old
railroader, matters never were moving along
more smoothly on the Decline than at tho pres
emit time. There is the greatest harmony be-
tween the officials. Rates are better maintained
than at any time in the last ten years. With
this the revenue is footing up handsomely, and,
unless some unforeseen trouble arises the year
1886 Is to be prosperous one for the Bee-line.
Physically the entire system is in excellent con-
dition, and the expenses in this direction Tor
some years to come will be, comparatively speak
ing, light and I think it. would be- unwise for
the Vanderbilt people low to make q general
overturning IL the official roster.
About Ready for Business.
E. F. Claypool, president Of the ST. Louis
Cable and Western Railway Company, re-
turned yesterday from St Louis and reports
that the cable division, the construction of
which has been under the general management
of George f. Branham, is now completed-the
wire cable that will move the cars which was put
in position Saturday forty horses to do
the works the longest that has ever been put
in without splicing, being nearly seven miles in
length. A train of cars has been drawn over
the line, demonstrating the fact that all the
curves can be easily operated, and the working
OF the road is an assured success. Mr.. Bran
ham is entitled to the highest commentator for
the manner in which he has conducted the work.
Il. A. Cooper, superintendent of both divisions,
is now organizing his forces, and after few days
IN adjusting matters, and familiarizing the en-
ployes with the practical workings of the line,
the road will be ready for public use. An ele-
CANT transfer station and engine-house at
the junction of the cable and steam
divisions is being erected Five miles of new steel
will soon be laid on the steam division, and ad-
ditional rolling stock will be added, so as to
place this part OF the property in good condition.
The country through which this division passes
IS beautiful and well adapted for suburban resi-
dences. Many elegant buildings are now located
on this line, and large number will be built
during the present year. The buildings, machin-
cry and equipments of the cable division are all
nrstclass in every respect, and are ample to give
good service.
The construction of the property of the COM
pany has required time, perseverance and large
outlay of money. But the future outlook is
such that the stock has materially enhanced in
value, and the stockholders have reason to antci-
pate good returns
The Roads Which Propose to Maintain Rates.
The following roads, composing the passenger
department of the Central Traffic Association,
have agreed to restore rates from Chicago,
Bloomington, st. Louis, Indianapolis. Louisville,
Cincinnati, and all other points in the territory
of this association to tariff, commencing April
i, 1885:
Baltimore & Ohio, Chicago & Grand Trunk,
Chicago, st. Louis s. Pittsburg, Chicago,
& West Michigan, c., l., ST. l..
& c., Cincinnati Washington & Baltimore,
c., c., G. g L., Detroit Grand Haven &
Milwaukee, Detroit, Lansing & Northern, Grand
Trunk. Indianapolis s. St Louis Indianapolis
Bloomington g. Western. j., M. e l., Lake Erie
& Western. Lake Shore 81 Michigan Southern,
Louisville & Nashville, Michigan Central, New
York, Pennsylvania e. Ohio, Ohio & Mississippi
Pennsylvania Company, Pittsourg Il Lake Erie
Pittsburg, Cincinnati & st. Louis, Saginaw Val
ley & ST. Louis. Vandaln line, Valley railway,
Wabash, St Louis Il Pacific
Geo. p. Daniels is commissioner of the asso-
citation, and the following gentlemen comprise
the executive committee: G. K. Lord, general
passenger agent Baltimore & Ohio railroad; s.
w. Snow, general passenger agent Chicago g.
Atlantic railway; Geo. B. Reeve, trainmaster
Chicago & Grand Trunk railway; W. P. John
son, general passenger agent Lake Shore g. Mich
igan Southern railway; 0. w. Ruggles general
passenger agent Michigan Central railroad; E.
A. Ford, general passenger agent Pittsburg,
Fort Wayne e. Chicago. and Chicago, ST. Louis
d Pittsburg railroads.