Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-01
WITH THE RAILROADS.

Nearly every man, woman aud child in Birmingham knows J. R. McGregor. His name is almosta by-word. He is a passen- ger agent who has an established reputa- tion, and the Queen and Crescent holds to him like a leech to a fat mans leg. They have their eyes open for good men, and he Is as good as is to be found. He has been in Birmingham as the travelling passenger agent Of the Queen and Crescent for sev- eral years, with the exception of the short while he was stationed at Dallas, Tex. While in Texasjhis health gave way and he had to come back to Alabama in search of better health. About the time his health was restored he happened 10 an accident at Collinsville which came near costing him his life. Since then he has been confined to hls bed, butls now about sufficiently re- covered to resume his duties. He will be here on Friday and take charge of the pas- senger business, which has been greatly neglected during his confinement. The passenger fraternity, as well as his host of friends, welcome him back to Blr- mingham.
 THE M. & c.'s NEW G. P. A.
 From every indication the general pas senger and ticket agency of the Memphis and Charleston, which has been made va- cant by the resignation of Col. Beverly w. Wrenn, will be filled by Col. c. A. DeSaus- sure, who has been connected with the
 
 years. Concerning this the Memphis Scimitar says in speaking of MT. Wrenn's successor:
 IA Scimitar reporter today learned that while the order had not been issued, Re- ceivers Fink and McCfhee had tendered the place to Col. c. A. DeSaussure. the present assistant general passenger agent. Colonel DeSaussure could not be located this fore noon, and the rumor could not be verified. He has been connected with the East fen fn | qualified to fill the position. The an | nouncement of his appointment will be is- | sued in few days aud the question, Who will succeed MT. DeSaussureP will be | sprung.o
 | bEsAussURD APPoINTED. KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 31.-General | Manager Hudson has appointed c. A. De- | Saussure general passenger agent of the l Memphis and Charleston railroad with headquarters at Memphis, to succeed B.. w. Wrenn, resigned.
 RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION IN 1894. Taking into consideration the great panic, which has spread over the entire country, | and the great amount of labor troubles, the | amount of new road constructed last year l makes good showing. The new mileag l for last year was 1919 13 miles, represent tin 2 l 153 different lines, of which five, represent ing 4.50 miles, were construc. ed in Ala l bama.
 l Considered in geographical groups the | construction has beeh as follows: In the six New England states 123 miles, built in three states-Maine, New Hamp | shire and Massach usetts. | In the i've middle Atlantic states G02 | miles, contributed by New York, New Jer- | sey aud Pennsylvania
 In the five central northern states AZ miles, all contributing-Ohio Michigan ', | Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. l In the six south Atlantic states 23i miles, all ented--Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
 In the five gulf and Mississippi river states | 140 mil4s, by Tennessee, Alabama. Mssis- slppl and Louisiana.
 In the seven southwestern states 322 miles, by Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, l Texas, Colorado and New Mexico. In the northwestern group of seven i91 miles, by Minnesota, Wyoming and Mon- tana. ..
 In the seven atates and territories for : ing the great Pacific group 246 miles, Sy California. Oregon, Arizona and Utah. M. KNIsKERN's APPOINTMENT. Circulars have been issued announcing the appointment of MT. w. B. Kniskern as general passenger agent of the Chica go and Northwestern, with headquarters in Chicago. Mir. Kuiskern is an old attach e of the passenger department of the Louis- vile and Nashville, having been in it's enl ploy from May, 1878, to September, 1885, TWO YEARS AND NO ACCIDENT. In the state of Ohio the railroads during the last two years have made a showing which cannot be claimed by any other state in he union.
 During this time the roads have carried $, GOO 900 passengers without single fatal acci lent. That Ohio's railroads are the safest in the world there seems, from these figures, to be no doubt.
 TRACK TROUBLE.
 On Sunday afternoon the snow storm caused considerable trouble on the electric car lines of the Birmingham Railway and Electric company. The snow that fell covered up the rails, and the sleet upon the trolley wires caused every car more or less delay. In they were so much delayed that they didn't run on any schedule. Cars were kept running all night to keep the track clear. Even the dummy lines had trouble, and nearly everything ran late.
 RAILROAD CALENDARS.
 All the railroads are sending out calen- dars for the year 1895, and some of them are really attractive.
 The Louisville and Nashville is out with the usual one, while the Southern has ready for the years run a magnificent one. These are being distributed over the city.
 TO COMPLETE SHOPS.
 KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 31.-Channing M. Bolton, chief engineer of the Southern railway, is in the city and will begin to- morrow the completion of the shops in this city which were commenced by the old East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia com pany. When completed the shops will have cost s475, 900, and will give employment to 2500 man.
 THE IRON MARKET.
 CINCINNATI, Dec. 29-While little or no business was expected in the last week of the old year, there has been a fair run of orders, well distribut ted through the list.