The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-19
B. t. LEWIS KNOWS MR.. RIPLEY.
He Says He Is n Progressive and Exper
fenced Railroad Man.

ne says he Is n progressive and EXper-
fenced Railroad Man.
The reported selection of E. P. Ripley
to be president of the Santa Fe, and what
il would mean to the Topeka officers, is
causing much speculation among those
interested here.
1t is not secret that the American
bondholders wanted D. B. Robinson
made president. 1t is also certain that
the foreign bondholders demanded the
election of E. 7. Jeffery. general mana
ger of the D. s. r. G. That neither of
these gentlemen should be selected
would moan that both sides have been
willing to compromise.
b. 1. Lewis assistant to general man.
sger Frey of the Santa Fe, is personally
acquainted with E. P. Ripley, the proba-
BILE president of the Santa Fe, and re-
CARDS him as an enterprising and pro-
gresssive railroad man. Mr. Lewis
said: when l was connected with
the Chicago and ST. Louis railway
I knew Mr.. Ripley as the general east
ern agent of the Burlington company at
Boston. When he was promoted to the
position of general freight agent of that
road and came out to Chicago l became
acquainted with him. He lived in the
suburbs of Chicago on the Burlington
line and lived just beyond, and We met
on the train quite often.
"Mr. Ripley is a strong, we'll built
man, very genial and approachable. He
is thoroughly acquainted with traffic
matters, having occupied the position of
traffic manager of the Burlington for
several years, and it wonld make a good
combination for the Santa Fe to have a
man of his experience, reputation. and
judgment at the head of the
road. He is an aggressive
man, but not one to start rate wars or
stir up i'll feeling among railroads
There is no doubt that the reorganiza-
ton committee has considered his ex-
perience and thorough knowledge of
traffic matters in reference to his selection
as president.
81 believe his election would give uni
form satisfaction"
hORAwETZ FOR SIcCoOK's PLACE
The lew York Corporation Lawyer Will
Be n Santa Fe Official.
CHICAGO. Nov. 19.-It seems to be the
general opinion that Victor Morawetz of
New York is to be made general counsel
of the Santa Fe to take the place of J. ].
McCook.
Mr.. Morawetz was in Topeka when
the decree for the sale of the Santa Fe
was made up before Judge Caldwell
He was formerly the attorney of ]. Pier
pont Morgan the wealthy New York
banker who handled the recent issues of
government bonds.
MIR. MOrawetz is known as one of the
best corporation lawyers in the United
States and is the author of a text book on
corporations which is regarded as au-
thority. He is a comparatively young
man of small stature and he wears black
moustache and eye glasses
He will probably make his headQuar-
sers in Chicago or New York and Tope-
ka people will net be given an opportu-
nifty to get we'll acquainted him.
PLACE FOR RECEIVER WALKER
said TO Have Been Decided on for Chair
man of Santa Fe Directors.
CHICAGO. Nov. 10. = The Chronicle
says today: Aldace +. Walker. the nres.
ent receiver of the Atchison system. is
the man appointed by the joint reorgau-
ization committee to step to the head of
the new Atchison, Topeka s Santa Fe
Railroad company, he having been Sc
lected to be the chairman of the new
board of directors
This Information comes direct from q
member of the committee, and is posi-
lively correct. Other information from
the same source is to the effect that E P
Ripley, the present third vice president
OF the St. Paul road, is to become presi
dent Of the Santa Fe company.
Everybody takes the JOURNAL.