The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-25
TWO RECENT PROMOTIONS
F. B. Goodrich Made Manager of the
Houston East and West Texas.
A. v. KELLOGG PROMOTED ON CENTRAL
Made Engineer OF Maintenance OF Way
by Circular Issued by Acting
Manager Miller.

As the end Of the year draws nearer.
the situation in local railway circles seems
to be gradually clearing up, and there is
strong probability that before the ad-
vent OF the new year all tho questions that
have been puzzlng the average rniroader
during tho latter half of this year will
have been 30 settled by the powers that Lo
that no one will have further cause TO
wonder where he ia at" At lenst this
is the way It looks now. especially wheh
1t is considered that within the two days
just passed three such questions as re-
ferred to above have been disposed of per-
mnnently.
The Post annsunced yesterday the de-
cision OF the Southern Pacific system to
remove the headquarters of the hospital
department Of the lines east OF El Paso
from San Antonio TO Houston on jan
rary l. and also the appointment Of DR..
r. W. Knox Of this city 20 he chief sur
geon in charge Of tho Institution. To-day
1t is In a position announce two other I'm
portant appointments, tho circulars making
which were issued yesterday. One Of these
circulars was issued under the direction Of
President Charles H. Tweed Of the Hons.
ton, East and West Texas railway, and
announced the fact that Mr. f. r. Good
rich, who has been connected with the line
since last April in the capacity Of chief en-
glneer. viii take charge Of the road ns
manager on January 1, to succeed Mr.. N.
s. Medium, whose resignation as gen
eral manager takes effect on that date.
The other circular referred TO above Is
that issued by Mr.. Jeff n Miller, acting
manager OF the Houston and Texas Cen
trail railroad, appointing Mr. A. V Kellogg,
engineer of maintenance OF way, to nll the
vacancy caused by the resignation of Cap
tain NJ. c. Howe, which took effect several
months ago.
Tho appointment of Mr.. Goodrich TO the
managershlp of the Houston, East and
West Texas. while 1t does not come as a
surprise to his friends and those who have
been Keeping close tab on events In tho
local railway world. 1t Ii none the less
welcome, and all join in the heartisst con
! gratulatons to him upon the confidence
and esteem in which he Is held by the
higher officials OF the road evidenced by
| his promotion to n position SO full Of
responsibility and one that requires the
closest application of experience and re
sourceful Intelligence. Mr.. Goodrich is a
young man. 1t is true, but he commenced
his railroad career ten or twelve years
ago and at the time was equipped with
thorough education, which enabled him L
apply In practical manner well founded
theories with the best possible results HC
is ambitious and progressive, but at the
same time reasons out his Ideas into tangi
bic schemes, thus avoiding mistakes oil
mlsaIR llcation of theories that could result
from an impulslvo and indiscreet ambition
Not only does Mr.. Goodrich enjoy to the
! fullest extent the Conhd'1 o. the high or
hcials OF the road, but he has won aud
retains the esteem ana good Win Of all
those In any manner connected Herewith
When the late ]. T. Mahl was engineer
of maintenance of way for the Sunset on
trail lines Mr. Goodrich was his efficient
assistant and when Mr. Mail severed his
connection with the Central and applied
himself wholly to Southern Pacific business
Mr. Goodrich continued in the service on
the Central until last April, when no re
aligned to take the position Of chief en-
gineer on the Houston, East and Yves
Texas.
The appointment Of Mr.. Kellogg 20 be en-
ginoer Of maintenance OF way FOR the Hous
ton and Texas Central also affords grat'h
cation 20 many people for the reason tina
few men In the railway service In Texa
have more friends than he, and they al
rejoice In this most substantial evidence o
appreciation of his services on tho par
of the Central officials. MIR. Kellogg ha
been connected with the road for a mum
Der Of years and has never yet been foun,
lacking In any qualification necessary 81
the positions which he has held. His mos
important service to the company recent
was performed In the capacity OF locatin
engineer In charge OF the survey OF tn
proposed Lampasas extension. In this PC
sltion Mr.. kellogg demonstrated his abilit
TO perform the duties devolvlng upon hir
i in the most satisfactory manner, and MI
Miller the acting manager, having a kee
conception OF ability and integrity in thos
with whom he becomes associated, recoG
, nzed In Mr., kellogg the ideal qualification
, OF an engineer OF maintenance Of way
hence the promotion. Mr.. Kellogg's appoint
ment became effective yesterday, an
smeng the other duties that will fall I
his lot In the new capacity will be the d
rectlon Of the construction of the Lam
, pasas branch, active work upon whic
will commence in February. His head
quarters will be in Houston and he wi
! have general supervision OF all matter
pertaining TO the maintenance and renewa
of roadbed, track, bridges, buildings an
all other structures,
Master Mechanic Resigns.
Terrell. Texas December On. l.
Smltham has resigned his position as mas