The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-02

H. II. Archer has rendered his resiG-
nation IA general manager of the
S r!rt)n Traciiln company, his retire
meu5 TO take effect at once. Following
close upon tho heels Of the general
managers resignation yesterday. Tay-
Tor Archer, the compluy's master me
chanic, also sent in bis resignation
which was likewise accepted.
The news of General Manager
Archer'a action was received in this
city at 5 o'clock in the afternoon by
telephone from the general Offices Of
the company mt philadelphia, with the
added fact that the resignation was az
:epted.
j. r. Beetem, who has occupied the
position OF acting general manager
during Mr., Archer's illness. will con-
tinue to act in his present capacity un-
til some provision is made for q
permanent man for the Office.
The duties which belonged to Tay.
lor Aychor's position MS maater me-
chanic will be assumed by Robert F.
Fox, Mr.. Fox is the Compnuy'5 chief
engineer, who for several weeks has
teen engaged in arranging for the pro-
posed improvements on the system; he
will remuin here indefinitely,
WILL NOT ALTER PLANS.
The resignation OF the late general
manager will not in any way affect the
proposed o%verhauling Of the tracks and
rolling stock of the company. The
details OF the improvements TO be made
have occupied most Of Mr.. Bsetem's
attention since be has bgen here md "a
soon as nsng9 rails can be secured from
tle mills the alteration OF the tracks
Sill be begun. The Traction company
is now procuring supplies necessary for
tine work, but an unavoidable delay is
caused by the absence Of rails from the
market caused by the coke strike.
For some time q force of men have
been engaged on the Providence line
md in n few days II force will begin
o%vsrhauling the Washington avenue
line at Marion street. These and
tHor lines axe to be put in fr5t-clas5
condition as rapidly as the track forces
can be organized.
II. II. Arcb"r's retirement will not
in any way affect the remaining work.
Jag force OF tho company. The work
Of Taylor Archer and J.. H.. Gormley,
transportation sup ~rinteudent, whose
resignation of a month ago took effect
Yesterday, will be under the immediate
supervision Of Engineer Fox.
MASTER MECHANIC ARCHER
Master Mechanic Archer was engaged
y his brother, Il. II. Archer, in March
| II last year to superintend the erection
+ the Traction Compiny's buildings at
Laurel Hill plrk. During the month
II May of last year he was perman-
ntly employed By his brother aud
given tina title Of master mechanic with
eGdqUarters at the Linden street barn.
Ills duties were particularly 10 super
wise the repairing OF cars.
Superintendent of transportation
GormIrv came to this city il Novem-
Der, 1892 Il can be said of him that
few men in similar positions merited
and received such respect and obedi-
nee from the worlmen. Mr.. Corn,
ley's first duties We're those Of auditor
II the Company's general Office. II
October of last year his work was
changed to the position no lately held.
PRESENTATION TO Mr.. GoRMLEY.
Last night between II and IL O'Clock
a farewell reception was rendered Mr..
Goymley bv tho employees Of the com
pany at Finlay's hall. During the
evening John Hundon, a Taylor line
conductor, presented Mr.. Gormley
with a gold-headed cane and "a watcI
rhain and charm rs the employees
token OF the esteem they had for him
and rs IA token Of their regret over his
departure. Mr., Gormley did not unit.
itle in the evening know Of the recep'
ion. and the gifts were kept secret un-
Ill tile moment of presentation.
Mr.. Herhicher becomes chief cal
dispatcher Of the company and a fov
Their minor changes will be made il
the working force.