The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
Mr.. R, D. Wade, superintendent of Motive


date, hereby assume charge of the traffic de
partments of the railroad and steamship lnel
OF the Central Railroad and Banking Company
! or Georgia, and announce the following ap
pointments for the railroad and steamship lines
Mr.. George A. Whitehead, freight agest,
Mr.. T. y Charlton. passenger agent. with
! Offices at Savannah.
Mr.. W. J. Craig, passenger and freight agent
OF the Port Royal and Augusta and Port Royal
ana western Carolina railways, with ofices at
/ Augusta, Ga.
The jurisdiction of Mr.. James L. Taylor. gen.
eral passenger agent of this company, is hereby
extended over the above lines OF the Central
Railroad and Banking Company of Georgia.
All agents and others heretofore reporting to
the trsflc manager, will report 10 their respects
i've departments TO the freight and passenger
| agents. Sol Haas
Traffic Manager.
HANDED THEIR ENVELOPES.
Messrs. Gabbett, SheIIman and McIntyre
were notified in person by General Manager
/ Green If the changes to be made. The an
nouIoemsnt was a surprise in Savannah.
IL created a sensation among the 900
employees in the Central Offices.
though than the officers themselves.
IL was, to most Of them, entirely I'M
| expected. When they were called TO
Washington by telegram from Gen.
Alexander they supposed it was for the
purpose OF consulting upon the reorganiza-
ton OF the road. So little expectation did
they have OF what was to come that their
departure gave rise to no rumors Of any
change
Geo. Alexander was probably the only
official who knew what was to take place.
The change by which he is made prAsi-
dent of the bank has been under contempla-
ton for some time, or there have been
rumors to that effect, and was doubles an
ticipated by him.
The change III the Office or gen.
eral manager was entirely unex-
pected. 1t was supposed because of
Mr.. Gabbett's efficient management
of the Central, and his high reputation in
railroad circles, that TX any change was
made in his Office he would be promoted.
He said TO MORNING News reporter yes
terday afternoon that he told Mr.. Green
that he could not accept the general
SUPPLEMENTARY nor any position less
than general manager. He has held
the Office Of president and general manager
of various railroads for the last fourteen
years, aud he cannot afford now to accept
subordinate position. He considered such
a step would detract from his standing
In the railroad world and would injure him
in his profession. Upon Manager Green's
urgent request he agreed, however. to re-
main In charge of the affairs Of the road
OF the road temporarily.
MAI. sHELLMAN's RETIREMENT.
The circular by Traffic Manager Haas, Of
the Richmond and Danville, says:
Maj W. F. Shellman having rendered his
resignation, and the same having been accepted
with regret, arrangements have been made by
which he consents for the present to give US the
benefit OF his experience and advice, and will
represent us at the meetings of the rate COM
mittee of the Southern Railway and Steamship
Association when necessary.
Maj. Shellman is an officer of wide ex-
perience, having served with credit in every
branch Of the railroad service. In 1885 he
was made chief Of the billing Office at Sa-
vanpah; later he became cashier at Macon
then agent at that point, and afterward
superintendent of the Southwestern road
In 1888 he was appointed traffic
manager of the system, with
shown zeal, ability and integrity in the
management of the interests with which he
has been intrusted. Through his conserv-
alive influence much of the rate-cutting
which has so demoralized the west was pre-
vented in the south. He was everywhere
recognized as thorough gentleman, unas-
Stunning in demeanor, considerable of sub
ordinates, and Of irreproachable honor and
integrity. His resignation is generally
regretted and has caused much genuine
sorrow among employees Of every depart
ment.
Mr.. Mcintyre, 1t Is learned from good
authority. told General Manager Green
that hts resignation would be ready at any
time. His position is similar to that of Mr.
Gabbett. He does not care to accept a sub
ordinate Office after having served in his
present. position for many years. He is a
man OF means, and is independent of the
Office. He has been con nected with the
Central almost his entire life,
since the days of Mr.. Wadley, and he can
not but regret the necessity Of severing his
connection with the road.
Capt. Haskell, Maj. Whitehead and Mr.
Charlton have accepted the positions offered
them as assistant purchasing agent, freight
agent and passenger agent, and will remain
with the road.
It is rumored that upon Mr.: Gabbetts
retirement as general superintendent OF
transportation, Supt. Starr will be ap-
pointed to that Office. The Office of super
tendent OF transportation will be abolished.
SENSATION AMONG THE EMPLOYEES.
It would be difficult to describe the effect
Of the news of the changes upon the en-
ployes of the road. The impression imme-
diately prevailed that there would be O
general reduction in the forces and q gen.
eral cutting Off Of minor offices. and
not all the general Offices to some
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discharge Of most of the employees here
There were almost numberless rumors dur
ing the day as to orders for SUCH changes
but they proved to be without foundation
It was reported that the claim agents office
had been ordered to Atlanta, and that the
positions of the employees here would be de-
clared vacant. Mr.. Gabbett said there il
no truth in the report. The car account
| ants Office will eventually be removed tc
| Atlanta. This office employs about twelve
men.
Whether or not the fear that there will b.
| general reduction in the working forces
| of the offices is well grounded remains to be
seen.
A MORNING NEWS reporter saw
Gen. Alexander yesterday after
noon. In answer TO questions ht
said that the lease was completed upor
the same terms as have already been an.
nounced, and that the Richmond and Dan
vile, as owners of the Georgia Pacific, will
assume charge and begin operating the road
as soon as practicable, their control dating
| from June l. Gen. Alexander said tina
the fears Of injurious effects from tn,
change upon Savannah are groundless
BIG THING FOR SAVANNAH
sit is the best thing that could have
occurred for Savannah" he said. ut will
greatly increase the traffic both to and from
here, as the roads which have been pulling
business away viii now pull bushes
towards Savannah. 1t will tend to builc