Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-08
is PRESIDENT STILL.
MAJOR MYERS REELECTED bf
AMERICAN RAILWAY ASSN.
ANNUAL MEETING OF The BODY.
Mntters of Importance to the Trans
portatfon Lines Under Constdera-
tiop-Next Meeting In New York
To Visit LocOmOtive-WOrks

room of the jefferson yesterday there
were no less than eighty railroads repre-
sented, by an aggregate of one hundred
and twenty-five delegates.
The delegates are the most prominent
men in the transportation departments
Of the various railroads. not the financiers,
but the men who are conducting the
travel OF the country. Those at the meet
ing yesterday have control over more
than 10000 employees, and are represent
ed as one OF the most potent influences in
the United States.
The object of the association is the de-
velopment and solving of problems in the
management OF railroads. and the fiat
that goes forth from these semi-annual
meetings is accepted everywhere.
WELCOMED BY MAJOR MYERS.
Major Il. T. ID. Myers, of the Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad, the
president of the association, was in the
chair Briefly and happily he welcomed
the visitors. and thanked them cordially
for the honor they conferred upon the
community By selecting Richmond as the
place of meeting. The address was re-
sponded to, and the association got down
to business. The report of the Executive
Committee was presented, and developed
the fact that the association embraces
representatives from PA companies, which
operate 1896 miles of road This COM
mittee also recommended that the presi-
dent should appoint five members 10
consider the adoption of the metric sys-
TEN of weights and measures by the va
rious railroads.
The 18th of May next was chosen as the
date on which the spring changes Of time
tables are to go into effect.
SAFETY APPLIANCES.
Then came the report of the Committee
on Safety Appliances, which was heard
with great interest. A series OF deflnl-
tions was proposed, and the requisites of
their installation. The discussion of this
feature occupied the time until the meet
ing adjourned for luncheon.
At the afternoon session the considera-
tion of the report OF the Committee on
Safety Appliances was resumed ana COM
pleted the report, in the main, being ap-
proved. A few suggestions were made py
members of the association and referred
A report from the Conference Commit
tee was adopted without alteration. a re-
port from the Committee on Standard
Wheel and Track Gauges was also ap-
proved.
OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR.
The election of officers and of two men,
bers of the Executive Committee was next
proceeded with.
n tlnnnfm0fISlX
reelected president; Mr.. Il. b. Thomas,
president of the Erie railroad, was chosen
first vice-president, and Mr.. c. w. Brad
lev general superintendent OF the West
shore railroad, was elected second vice.
president
Mr. T. y. Ely, chief of motor power of
the PENNSYLVANIA railroad, and Mr. q. K.
Brown, general superintendent OF the
Fall Brook railroad. were elected mem
bers of the Executive Committee.
Colonel Haynes, an old-time railroad
man. was elected an honorary member OF
the association, and was notified by teie-
gram of his election, and wired his
hearty acceptance.
DEATH OF MIR. WADE.
President Myers announced the death OF
Mr.. X H. Wade, one Of the candidates
for the presidency Of the association. lie
had died. he said, shortly after the an
nouncement OF his candidacy. MAJOR
Myers spoke in the highest terms OF the
character of Mr.. Wade and the most
valuable services he had rendered to the
association. Tributes of affection and
respect were also paid to the memory OF
the deceased by Nr. r. Pitcairn, OF the
Pennsylvania railroad; Mr.. c. W. Brad
lev. vice-president of the association; Mr..
o..
Chesapeake and Ohio railway; Mr.. George
r. Laden. president Of the Los Angeles
Tunnel railroad, all of whom had been
closely associated with the deceased.
TO VISIT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
An invitation was received from Presi-
dent Trigg. of the Richmond Locomotive
and MACHINERY Works. pressing the asso-
citation 10 visit and inspect the works
The letter ran as follows;
Richmond Locomotive
and Machine-W forks
Richmond, Va, April Z, 1891
Mr.. w. +. Allen. Secretary American
Railway Association, Jefferson Hotel,
Richmond. Va:
My Dear Sir,-I beg. on behalf OF tne
Richmond Locomotive-Works, TO extend
an invitation TO the members OF the
American Railway Association, now con-
yened at the Jefferson Hotel TO visit our
establishment, when 1t is agreeable and
convenient, and the pressure OF your busl-
ness admits.
Our shops, though not i'm full blast, have
some five or six hundred men employed,
which in contrast TO the absolute idleness
of a few weeks ago, can but be interest
ing to men Of affairs like yourselves, as
indicating a return Of prosperous times.
This invitation would not be Virginian
If il did not include the ladies of your
PARTY. | would be pleased to have them,
and. IL they come. | shall give them the
opportunity OF displaying that blessed
feminine trait of giving rather than re-
ceiving"-I shall take their picture, and
a copy of II may, perhaps serve at times
10 recall to them. and l hope pleasantly
their visit to our historic city OF Rich
mond, and the old South Hoping for
favorable response from you, L remain
your obedent servant,
(Signed) W. r. TRIGG. President.
ACCEPT THE INVITATION.
The invitation was received with loud
applause. and was accepted, and the Sec
retary sent the following. reply:
Jefferson Hotel,
Richmond, Va, April Z, 1881.
Mr.. w. X. Trigg, President Rlchhohd
Locomotive ana Machine-"oiN i''N"
mond. Va:
NV Dear Sir.-Your communication of
this date was duly presented 10 the
American Railway Association at it's
meeting to-day. and l have been re-
ouested TO acknowledge its receipt, and TO
say that those members who can accept
your invitation viii be very happy TO
do so. The party will probably be at your
works at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Yours very truly.
(Signed) W. 4. ALLEN Secietaiy'