The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

senger station of the Pennsylvania at Bal
timore which will give 1T larger working
room, modern ticket office and restaurant.
The secretary of the Brotherhood of Rail-
figures regarding the standing of the assoc
citation: Number of lodges organized in
1902. 80: gain in membership, S,454; total
membership, $4,000 amount paid on disa-
bility claims, $SOS,OOO.
l.. T. Grady, detective of the Big Four,
went to Cleveland last night, where he will
to-day bury his son, who was killed on the
Cleveland & Pittsburg road: The deceased
where he distinguished himself in the mill
tary service under General Lawton.
Col. William Shaw. representing the Chi
cago, Burlington & Quincy, was in the city
trip East over the Pennsylvania and says
no person that has not been over that road
of late can comprehend the amount of i'm
provements of all kinds in progress.
The Gould interests controlling the Wa
bash. Ann Arbor and Wheeling & Lake
Erie have purchased the highest-priced
property i'm Toledo, O., on which to con-
struct tracks to connect their interests
When permission to cross streets is asked
of the Council determined fight is ex-
pected.
G. L. Potter. general manager of the Bal
timore & Ohio, confirms the report that
the company is to build number of extern
sions during the somng season and IN th e,via
shorter routes, and when completed
considerable extent of the Baltimore & Ohio
will be relieved of its heavy grades and
sharp curves.
Toledo agents of the Wabash Railway
system announce that Toledo will be asked
to remodel its sewer system in the business
section so that the railroad company may
construct its s10.OO0000 open tunnel system
for railroad through the heart of the city.
The Toledo Council boards will be request
ed to make a bond issue to cover the ex-
penses of lowering the sewers.
Passenger officials are anticipating
heavy California travel the coming season,
as there are several important events
scheduled Among them are the General
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, to be
held in May at Los Angeles; the Christian
Endeavor convention, at Denver, in July;
the Grand Army encampment, at San Fran
cisco, in September, and several other I'M
portant meetings.
Important changes are rumored on the
Southern Railway within the next few
weeks. President Samuel Spencer is to be
chairman of the board, w. w. Finley, vice
president is TO succeed Mr.. Spencer as
president. Fourth Vice President James
General Manager C. H. Acker will be adj
vanced to fourth vice president and con-
tinue in charge of the operating depart
ment. The changes to be made will cause
a number OF other promotions.
Twenty-four and half hours is to be the
railroad time between Chicago and Boston
this spring. The fast schedule now made
by the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern
limited will be utilized for the purpose of
bringing the New England metropolis closer
to the West. The through New England
train from Chicago will be a part of the
present Twentieth Century limited as far as
Albany. From that point the route Will
be over the Boston & Albany road. The
through service, 1t is expected. will be per-
fected by the beginning of spring
The Lake Shore has begun taking all
Itch nIn Viz a.
Western and the bulk of the business Of
fered by the Big Four. A Lake Shore off,
cial stated yesterday that two weeks from
now. II present weather conditions con-
would be moved. The Big Four, however.
has large number of loaded cars standing
on sidetracks awaiting opportunity TO for
ward, not only between Indianapolis and
Cleveland but on the ST. Louis division.
The Nickel-plate is still declining to receive
any new freight until it gets its tracks
clear.
At a meeting of the transportation super
intendents OF the Baltimore & Ohio Rail-
road yesterday 1t was decided 10 lift the
embargo on the Wheeling division of the
road al once. 1t was announced at the Of
flee of General Superintendent /. @. Rawn
that the embargo covering all classes OF
freight under tie ban would be removed
and a general order sent out to all agents
to accept all freight A similar notice was
sent 10 all the large shippers. The officers
say tnat when the cOnditlOnS on the D. q
o. once more become normal Ii is hardly
probable the road will again be affected by
congestions.
George T. Gunnip general agent of the
passenger department of the Santa Fe, was
in the city yesterday, as was George c.
Chambers. who represents the line at St
Louis. Mr.. Gunnip, in speaking OF the fact
that the Santa Fe would not participate In
the rate of $50 one way to California points
which is to be put into effect by the South
Pacific. connection ROCK
Island and the Union Pacific. said tina,
Paul Morton. traffic manager of the Santa
Fe, says that their frst-class business and
freight traffic is so heavy that IL is useless
ment for carrying passenger business a