The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-22

SURVEYS FOR NEW RAILROAD
Associated Railways OF Virginia. and
Caroline. in session in New York
Other Items or Interest.
Railroad Notes.


Tie annual convention Of the Eastern
Car Service Association was held at Hot
Springs yesterday, and this morning at 10
O'Clock the first session of the annual con-
venton Of the International Association of
Car Accountants Will be called TO order.
/ Advices from the Springs state that a
: large number of delegates have already
arrived, and that many more are expected
to-day. 1t is estimated that over Two
hundred delegates Will be in attendance,
and that The majority of these will be ac-
companied by Their families. There will
be two daily sessions during the three
days of the convention, and subjects of
j interest 10 car-service men and matters
for the Improvement of the car service
will be considered. Judge Parrish, Of Cow
tngton, KY, will make the address Of vel
come.
i Mr. George s sipp. car-service agent
of the Chesapeake and Ohio and his
itHot Springs last night. Mr.. spp is chair
| man of the Committee on Arrangements.
OFF FOR NEW YORK.
| Mr.. Z. D. Horchkiss. general freight
agent of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way, left yesterday for New York where
Isthe meeting Of the Associated Railways of
Virginia and the Carolinas will be held.
7 VIII begin in the metropolis to-day, and
AR. Hotchkiss viii be in attendance.
1t is stated that only the general South
ere traffic situation will be considered and
that no special matters will be considered.
SURVEY FOR A NEW LINE.
Surveys under way for railroad route
between Clarksburs and Philippt. W. Va,
are believed 10 be in the interest of the
Baltimore and Ohio. for the purpose of
Threading off a projected road designed to
connect the West Virginia Central and
Pittsburs with the Snort Line. and which
would interfere with the traffic interests
OF the Baltimore and Ohio. The latter
would have a formidable rival in the West
Virginia Central should it be extended
from Belinston to Clarksburg, as has Ions
tbeen contemplated.
THE GREATER SEABOARD.
| II is expected that the finishing touches
will be put on the Richmond. Petersburg
and Carolina Railroad between Petersburg
and Richmond this week, and elaborate
splans for the formal opening of
the new road are in process of
preparation. Many distinguished guests
VII be present on this occasion, and a
special train will carry the party from
td2ichInond to Tampa, May SOth, the date
set.
/ The round-house of the Richmond,
Petersburg and Carolina Railroad will
probably be located by the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac tracks just
pbeyond the Boulevard, and work will be-
gin upon the structure at early date.
RAILROAD NOTES.
Mr.. w. N. Greene, vice-president and
general manager of the Baltimore and
s%Ohio Southwestern, was a visitor at the
chesapeake and Ohio general offices yes
terday. Mr.. Greene left on the St Louis
tLimited. over the c. & O., for Cincinnati
yesterday afternoon.
The heavy shipments of cattle for export
fbetween Chicago and Newport News con-
ktinues. During the past two days fifty
scarloads of cattle have passed over the
chesapeake and Ohio.
Mr. S d Pickett has resigned as gen
-eral freight agent of the Jacksonville and
Northwestern and NIr. e. S. Spencer has
tbeen appointed general superintendent
tof the line, with headquarters at Jack
rsonville.
The Chesapeake and Ohio has put on the
steamer ..Old Point Comfort between
Newport News and Norfolk. The boat
makes fast time, and the ride between
the places is most delightful
The famous 'Trilby'' excursions have
been resumed for the season of 1890. Cap
tains Richard Adams and ]. x. Niche
lran their first train Sunday, and many
enjoyed the delightful trip to the seaside