The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-05
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD.
Matters of Interest to Savannah and
Elsewhere

Elsewhere.
Mr.. A. D. Peck, who succeeded Mr.. H.
A. Williams as trainmaster of the Florida
Central and Peninsular railroad, with
headquarters in Savannah, has rendered
his resignation, to take effect Feb. 16. Mr.
nearly three months having come to Sa-
vannah from Olean N. Y, where he was
trainma5ter and chief dispatcher for the
Western New York and Pennsylvania
railroad. Mr.. Peck has been rendered his
former position with that road under
more advantageous circumstances, and
than pleased with Savannah but for sew
eral reasons concluded it would be more
advantageous for him to return to his old
home. He has made capable official, and
was quite popular with all with whom he
came in contact. He and Mrs Peck, who
are now stopping at No. 423 Bull street.
viii leave for Olean, n Y, about Feb. II.
Mr.. Charles N Right, assistant general
passenger agent of the Georgia and ala
bama, was in the city yesterday.
Col. b. W. Wrenn, passenger traffic
manager of the Plant system. left yester-
day for Tampa, after spending a few days
in the city.
The first train on the new South Geor-
gia road ran this week from Quitman to
the other terminal, Heartpine, of the
is thirty miles long, but an extension
into Florida is proposed.
Mr. r. P. Butler, travelling freight and
passenger agent for the Florida Central
and Peninsular, came down from Column
bia yesterday He left during the after
noon for Jacksonville, which place will
probably be his headquarters for some
time.
Mr. c. o. Haines, superintendent and
chief engineer of the Dauvile and At
lantic with office at Norfolk. returned
yesterday to that city, accompanied by
his sister, Miss. Haines. They We're in
Savannah. TO be present at the marriage
of their brother, MIR. A. s. Haines and
Miss jamie Cunningham.
Mr.. J. NJ Brown, traffic manager of the
Western and Atlantic, with his family,
was in the city yesterday. Mr.. Browns
headquarters are at Atlanta. He is a
son of the late Joseph 70. Brown. His
brother. Mr.. Il. A. Brown was accom-
paRying the party, which was on it's re-
turn to Atlanta, after trip through Flor
ida.
Mr. Frank Thomson who, at the direct
ors of the Pennsylvania lines meeting
day before yesterday, was raised from the
first vice to the presidency Of fthe Penn
engaging qualities. He began his career
with the Pennsylvania at the Altoona
shops. Attention of those above him was
soon attracted towards him. and his rise
in the service was rapid. Mr. Thomson,
since his appointment to the vice presi-
dency, has always been regarded as the
diplomat of the greatest American rail-
way systems. 1t was he that always man
aged the affairs that called for the ex-
ercise of tact, a knowledge of men and a
general tinesse of manner and address to
insure their success. 1t is TO him the poll
iticians go when they desire the support
and influence of the Pennsylvania in cleo
when he wants anything from them for
the road. Personally, Mr.. Thomson Is a
very charming man. He Is cordial inva-
riably pleasant and has faculty of MAX
ing every one about him feel thoroughly
at case. His elevation to the head of the
Pennsylvania lines, where the salary is
$50 900 a year, will be received with pleas
ure by the many friends that attest his
popularity.