The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-07
PLANT SYSTEMS NEW AGENT.
MIR. PAPY ASSUMES CHARGE OF THE
LOCAL FREIGHT DEPARTMENT.

MIR. EOumans Will Probably BE Re-
tanned with the System-His Long
CONNECTION With the Freight Ser
vice-G. and A. officials Gone to
Americus-TaIk of Harsh Action
by Americas Citizens.
Official circulars were issued from the
Office of the general superintendent of the
Plant system yesterday, announcing the
appointment of Mr.. F. B. Papy as local
freight agent. The appointment is made
effective at once and Mr.. Papy has already
| assumed charge of the local freight Depart
ment. 1t is stated in the appointment that
all matters relating to traffic will be re-
ferred to the freight traffic manager and
all other matters to the general superin-
tendent.
In assuming control of the local freight
department, Mr.. Papy is placed in one of
the most responsible positions of the Plant
system. 1t is a recognized fact that the
richest revenue of most every railroad
company comes from the freight traffic,
and especially is this the case with the
roads entering Savannah. Invariably the
one who fills such position possesses not
only an acute knowledge of all matters
in close and harmonious touch with the
shipping interests with which he has TO
deal. These qualifications are recognized
in Mr.. Papy by President Plant. In re-
organizing the freight department, Mr.
Plant wished to retain Mr.. Papy with the
system, because of his superior worth and
managerial capacity as a railroad man.
When asked about the matter, Mr.. Papy
stated that he had settled upon no definite
plans as yet in assuming charge of the To-
cal otflce. large number of men will be
under him. 1t is not probable, he said.
that any changes will be made in the cier
ical force-at least, for the present Mr.
Papy is thoroughly aware of the vital re-
lation he will occupy to the business gn
terests of the city, and says he will use his
endeavors to foster that relation which ex
lists between the shippers and the Plant
system.
AS stated in the Morning News. the
change retires MIR Thomas E. Youmans
as local agent. He is spoken of as one of
the most capable officials with the system
and has been in the service twenty wears
having discharged his duties with skill
and to the satisfaction of President Plant
The retirement Of Mr. Youmans is moi
questioning his ability as a railroad man
Indeed it is currently talked among rail
road men that President Plant win in all
probability make provision to retain Mr.
AOuiidIS Will Inc system. His promotion
to the local freight agency was from tbe
bottom of the ladder and was attained IN,
industry and perseverance, His long non,
nection with the freight department has
acquainted him with the details of n,anae,o
ment that cannot fail to be recognized
The shifts in the clerical forces Of ho+t,
the general and local freight offices win
not likely go into effect until Jan. l.
The leading officials of the Georeio ooa
Alabama railroad left the CITY vesferciat,
II was understood that trouble is annre.
hended in Americas on account of az -
cent removal of the general Offices from
that place to Savannah. Current r,,r,,I,
had ii that an indignation meeting ~
to be held among some of the diss4iisfied.
business men of Americas for the niiTy,r.,s.
OF taking steps toward boyeotting tbe
road for removing its Offices The Man II
is said. will be to obtain the Signatures ~
dissatisfied citizens, pledgne themseIves
not TO conslgn anything to this line for
shipment. Whether such stems viii he
taken or not is unknown. but n is tho
opinion of local officials that the discon-
tent will not assume such an
aggravated shape One Of tbe
main reasons for removing the offices Here
was savannah proximity to the sea
MOST OF the Georgia and Alaban1a freight
coming this way goes direct 10 vessels'
A great inconvenience Is also oyercore
IN holding conferences with the oflciais
OF connections. N-'~''iS