The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-11-10
THE WAGE QUESTION
views OF THE GENERAL sUPERIN-
TENDENT OF A LOCAL RAILWAY.
He Does Not Think Salaries of EN-
pIoyes Will Be Reduced-May BE
Increased IL the Roads Prosper.

&lutdudDullS lines was dSkcQ yesterday Dy
y representative OF the Journal IL he
thought wages OF railway employees would
be further reduced. He answered that in
most departments he thought they would
not. Occasionally, in looking over monthly
pay rolls and monthly bills. he saw a place
where a slight saving might be made with
out damage to the company's interest. But
ne did not look for any general reduction
further than had been made. He thought
that at present wages were better equalized
In all departments than ever before, and
that the various departments had the num-
Der Of employees they could get along with
well settled. Both passenger and freight
busines is improving, and the business is
being handled without materially increasing
expenses: especially is this true of the
transportation departments. The equip
ment of most roads Is in good condition.
He thought that second-class railroad en-
pleyes had been pretty we'll weeded out dur
ing the depressed times. and there were no
partments seemed anxious TO have business
move along smoothly. Another thing which
has helped the roads through the depressed
pay cars have made their rounds. No mat
ter how dull business was, the paymasger
80 reduced that employees have made very
fair wages for dull times. In fact" said
the officer. at this very time a train man
months work than before the 10-per-cent.
reduction IN wages was made because he is
getting IN smore time The officer was
roads have been making during the last few
months viii be restored to the employees"
He said he did not think they would, as
for years rates have been dropping. but
wages had not dropped at all; on the con-
trary, had gone the. other way, and while
business was increasing with most roads the
rates were lower than ever before, even at
tariff. Much of the passenger business is
being carried on excursion rates. and. all
things taken together. the roads were not
now in condition to restore any reduction,
no matter how gratifying it would be to the
ever. would regulate itself in the future.
Should the country become prosperous and
everything move along satisfactorily the
wages back to the old figures. A few
courage the presidents and general man.
ayers TO some extent 20 take such a step.
ID. Of l.. +. Headquarters.
Persons who have conversed with men,
bers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen ind that Indianapolis is the most
favored point for the headquarters of the
organization. J. w. Smith. secretary OF
the Board of Trade, states that the grand
officers have arranged a meeting with the
Board Of Trade meeting early next week.
Office IL became huOWn tn2l the OsraHQ
Lodge had determined on a change in To-
cation the Board Of Trade took the matter
up and ascertained the requirements of the
organization, and its has been
engaged In canvassing the question with a
view to meeting all the requirements of the
order Nothing unreasonable has been
asked for, but on the contrary IL is within
the power Of Indianapolis to grant the re-
quests made Suitable office rooms are
wanted at a reasonable rent, printing must
be done at a low figure. of which there Is
a vast amount each month. and banks are
expected to allow a small Der cent on de-
posts, which average a very large sum
The organization Is a very strong and sub
sand members in the United States, and
diSpenseS 10000 annually In disability anC
death claims. besides from $4,000 to S75.0s
for printing and salaries.
The h, C. r. a n. Causes Surprise
The Burlington, Cedar Rapids & North
ern road yesterday threw a bomb into the
Western Passenger Association. II an.
nounced 10 all the roads in the association
that 1t would apply short-line rates from
Waterloo. Ia, 20 all points in Montana and
to north Pacific coast points as well. The
notice came as a complete surprise to the
association lines. and they claim that tn
action OF the Burlington, Cedar Rapids &
Northern Is altogether irregular. The roaC
causing all the trouble is a m o.
the association. but its notice TO the othel
association lines was mdQe direct 10 them
and not through the chairman, as Is usua
. IN such cases. The application of the short
line rates will reduce the basing rate from
Chicago TO north Pacific coast points by s
Personal, Local and General Notes.
A. l.. Mills. general superintendent OF tn
Toledo, 81. Louis * Kansas City, Is serious
ly III.
The Chicago & Alton has declared IL
usual 2 per cent. quarterly dividend, paya
BILE Dec. /.
On Nov. 20 and q the Vandalia will max.
q half-fare rate to Indianapolis for the
o. o. F.. Grand Lodge meeting.
J. W. Morris has retired as general roa,
master of the New York, Pennsylvania 4
Ohio, and the Office has been abolished.
g. G.. Ripple. district passenger agent o
the Pennsylvania lines west, -ccompanies
by his wife, has gone West on a pleasure
trip.
Harry Bowser. of the passenger depart
ment or the Missouri, Kansas q Texas, L
In the city prospecting for Southwestern
business
October are - per cent. less than In Octo
Der. 1893. and 11-3 per cent. below thos
OF October. 1892.
DIR. Neal Hardy, of Massillon. o., ha
been elected president OF the Association o
Railway Surgeons OF the Pennsylvania com
pany for the coming year.
Earnings OF the Chicago. Milwaukee e. s.
Paul for the first week In November wer
$37 .54. a decrease OF $lsS, 607. compared Wit
the corresponding week OF last year.
On Nov "A the passenger department @
the Central Traffic Association will hold
meeting In CHICAGO 10 DIX up holiday rates