The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03
PLANT OFFICIALS TO SHIFT.
RUMoR THAT GENERAL FREIGHT
AGENCY Is TO DE ABOLISHED.

sfStnnt General Freight Agent-The
Organization to BE Similar to That
of the Passenger Depnrtment-Fhe
Changes Looked For Jan. l.
1t is rumored that several important
changes are to be made in the freight de-
partment Of the Plant system very soon.
While the changes have not been announ-
ced in an official way, the matter has been
generally discussed among those connect
ed with the road and sufficient has been
given out to Indicate that the reports are
correct. and the changes decided upon. The
officials approached concerning the reports
decline to talk
The present freight organization com
prises three officials. Mr.. D. F. Jack heads
the department as freight traffic manager;
Mr.. F. B. Papy is general freight agent,
and Mr. James Menzies, assistant general
freight agent. Prior to the appointment of
Mr. Jack about year ago, Mr.. Papy was
a the head of the department as general
freight agent. 1t is understood that he viii
now retire and leave the freight depart
ment to Mr.. Jack as freight traffic mana
ger. and Mr.. Menzies as assistant general
freight agent. This change would make
the freight organization of the road SINH
lar to that of the passenger department,
composed of the passenger traffic mana
ger, and assistant general passenger agent.
Such a change will also entail others in
the clerical force.
It is understood that Mr.. Papy is not to
leave the Plant system, but will be ten
dered the appointment of local freight
agent, a position embracing the manage
ment of the company's local freight inter-
ests. The office is to have additional jul
risdiction, it is said which will make it
one of far more importance than at pres
emit
Mr.. Papy is considered one of the best
railroad men in the south in matters re-
lating to that branch, with which he is
identified. lie has been connected with
the Plant system ten years, being previ-
ously with the Florida Central and PENN
sular. His first appointment with the
Plant was that of assistant traffic mana
ger When Mr.. w. p. Hardee resigned as
general freight agent of the Savannah
Florida and Western railway, prior to the
consolidation of the traffic departments of
the two roads, Mr. Papy was appointed
TO that position, and held IL until the res
ignation of Mr.. c. d. owens as traffic
manager of the Plant system two years
ago, when he was given the appointment
he now holds.
Mr.. Jack has been with the Plant system
several years and was, prior to that, third
vice president of the system. He was
placed at the head of the freight depart
ment something like a year ago.
There is considerable conjecture in the
freight department as to who will move
up in the shift This is caused by the
understanding that Mr. Thomas, at pres
ent chief clerk in the freight department,
will accompany Mr.. Papy, in which event
that appointment would likely go to one
of the clerical force.
The change will probably go into effect
Jan. l.
The Georgia and Alabama officials and
clerks arrived from Americas yesterday
and were busily engaged during the day
arranging for business at their offices on
the second floor of the Kelly building 1t
will require several days to get things in
readiness to proceed with business.
Mr.. Gabbett viii have two offices, one in
Savannah and another in Americas. AS
general manager, Mr.. Gabbett's office viii
be here, but as vice president, it. will be
In Americas This is understood to be
caused by some legal technicality.
The clerks spent the day. while not en-
gagged at the offices, in greeting their
friends and receiving welcomes from them
Two or three of the newcomers have re-
sided here before
The leading officials of the Central rail
road are absent in Atlanta. Mr.. Egan and
Mr. Hinton are among the absent
The Southeastern Passapgar Assoo;o4io,,
has arranged excursion rates for delegates
and members attending the following
meetings: Alabama Christian mission
airy convention, Birmingham, Ala, Dec.
10; Colored Methodist Episcopal church
(annual conference), Oak Bowery Ala,
Dec. 7-12; African Methodist Episcopal
church annual conference Ozark, Ala,
Dec. Sis; Alabama Poultry Pigeon and Pet
Stock Association, Birmingham, Ala, Dec.
1918; Colored Methodist Episcopal church
(South Georgia conference, Columbus, Ga.
Dec. 14-20; African Methodist Episcopal
church ATLANTA annual conference,
Gainesville, Ga, Dec. 1921; African Meth
odst Episcopal Zion church North Ala
bama conference), Jan. 5-12 The associa-
ton also announces Christmas holiday
rates on the Atlantic Coast Line, Florida
Central and Peninsular, Plant system and
Southern railways. A number of roads also
w.
Col. B. w. Wrenn, passenger traffic man.
ager of the Plant system. will return from
Tampa to-day.
The attack made at Atlanta on the
charter of the Atlanta and West Point
railroad, by Mr.. Levi Nelson, has proven
unsuccessful, and the court costs have
been adjudged against the plaintiff The
charter was attacked on the ground that
It had expired and the amendment ex-
tending it fifty years, was void because
unconstitutional. The petition asked for a
receiver. a restraining order and alleged
that the corporation was dissolved by
operation of law In its verdict, however.
the jury finds that the act of the legisla
ture in extending the charter fifty years
was constitutional. The receiver was de-
MED, the injunction dissolved and the
railroad company won the fight hands
down.
President II. NJ. Conner of the Central
railroad is enjoying himself on a bird hunt
through Middle Georgia.
The Seaboard Air Line has issued circu
lars allowing additional baggage to pas