The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-14

Perfecting Organization, and Papers and Dis
cussiOns on Various Topics.

At the train-dispatchers' convention
yesterday was a good attendance of dele
gates and others. President Zion, in the
course of the morning, introduced Rev.
Oscar &. McCulloch. of Plymouth Church.
who spoke upon the necessity of mutual
strength and the advantages in organiza-
ton. He entertained his audience with a
brief outline of how he found railroads In
Europe, as TO their construction and man
agement. He also spoke of the character
istic features of railway ravel In England
and on the continent, with its many dis
advantages and much discomfort. Among
other interesting things he said that in
England the road-beds were con-
structed more massively and solidly
than in this country, and with
much greater attention to beauty.
AS a rule, there were in that country a
greater number of tracks and few crossings.
if any, were made on q level. as the roads
ran either under other roads by cuttings,
or over by trestle. In entering citiesthe
same rule was adhered to. He deserved
the coaches, the system o. managing trains,
and all methods applying to the service.
In Norway he said the number OF railroads
are few, but the American system of cars Is
in use. But there were other ways of
travel than the wagon and boat. Baby
carriages and butcher carts" drawn by
small horses, would convey passengers
from point to point for 3s4 cents per mile.
every farmer being required by the gov
eminent to keep. a certain number
of horses to be used for such
and small steamers in the fjords are numer-
Gus. He then went on to speak of the roads
In Belgium, Holland. Switzerland and other
countries.
After the reverend gentleman's speech
the business of the morning was resumed
in choosing st. Louis as the place for the
next annual convention. G. 4. Case. of
Toledo, o., then read a paper on The Train
dispatchers' Association of America" 1t
was particularly we'll accepted by all. and
Mr.. Case was warmly applauded. A linn,
tied discussion of several ideas presented
was joined in by q number of the delegates.
The Mutual Benefit Association was next
discussed with much earnestness, and the
membership was at once increased from
thirty-tive to eighty, either by direct appli-
cation OF personal pledges. The employ
ment bureau next received attention, and a
brief report was made by the secretary, in
which he stated that he had received eighty
five applications from berS out OF Work
or seeking changes.
President Zion then announced commit
tees, as follows:
General time convention on standard code Of
train rules for the movement or rams by tele-
graphic orders-C. T.. Case, l.. s. d M. s., Toledo,
o.; ". IL. Graves, W., & st. p, WinOna, Minn.; L.
ii Benjamin, l.. & N, Nashville, Tenn; W. NJ.
Etgleston, j., NJ. l., Louisville, Ky.
ResOlutioDs-H. o. Pond. c.. d E., Columbus,
o.; II. F. Anderson, NJ. o. F., Little Rock, Ark;
Keith Lackey, n. p, Tacoma, W.T.; I. b. Zeigler,
|. s, /. q T., Louisville, KY; o. Z. Cummings,
/. c., Rockford, III.
Nomination OF Oficers-R. B. WoOlsey, Van.
line, Terre Haute, Ind; G. b. Fairbanks, s. p,
Mojave, Cal; W.. r.. Mailer, U. p, Laramie Wy.
T.; Jno. Kelley, Canada Atlantic. Ottawa, Ont;
j. +. B~rantOn, ST. p, NJ. N, Willmann, MINI.
The entire afternoon session was taken
up in minor discussions and the reading of
papers. A paper entitled. What are the
Best Means to Insure Thorough Organiza-
ton and Enlarge Our Membership" by w.
B.. Blandon, was read by We. Gray: The
other topics were headed ''The Train-dis-
patcher,D by Mr.. HI. o. Pond; THE Future
Mode of Rapid Communication Applicable
to Railroads." by E. II. Stevens; ''Train-dis-
patching as an Art and Science" by j.. j f.
DOwd.
The meeting was adjourned until9 o'clock
this morning. when officers will be elected.
The delegates and visitors enjoyed a ball at
the Grand Hotel, last evening, attending
which were many persons of this city.