The Washington times., 1903-04-02
NEW POSITION MADE
FOR COL. ]. A. DODSON
VIII Be superintendent OF
Construction on Southern.

Col }. A. Dodson. assistant 20 the gen
eraI manager of the Southern Railway,
was promoted this morning to the newly
created position of superintendent of
construction
The circular announcing the appoint
ment was issued and signed BY 4. B.
Andrews, first vice president of the
Southern II was Immediately effective
and Colonel Dodson has assumed the du-
ties Of his new position.
Colonel Dodson has been a resident Of
Washington for many years, and with
the exception Of three years has been
connected with he Southern Railway
for thirty years in various positions.
When G. H. Ackert was made general
superintendent of the system Colonel
Dodson was appointed as assistant. and
has filled that position with much credit
TO the road and 10 himself.
VIII Supervise All Improvements.
As superintendent of construction. Col
Dodson VIII have charge of all improve
ments of the big system and every con
tract awarded by the road will be under
his personal management All subordi-
nate positions except that 10 which Col
Dodson has been named cover specific
subdivisions of railroad territory. His,
however embraces the entire system.
For 0Umber o. years ne was located
il Atlanta as general roadmaster OF the
Southern. He made success of his
work and was advanced al every oppor-
tunity. He also served as a director or
the Atlanta Exposition He is a native
Of North Carolina His boyhood days
we're devoted 10 the study OF railroads
Beginning his railroad career with the
Southern. he steadily arose until ne left
that line TO go with the Seatoard Air
Line Remaining with that line three
years. ne returned &c his first love" to
occupy an advanced position.
a Man of Strong Personality.
His strong individuality has been man
ifest in that he has filled every position
from a division roadmastcr up to a df-
vision superintendent As assistant to
the general manager. it was his pleas
ure TO take from the shoulders OF Cen
eraI Manager Ackert many details and
dispose of them quickly
That his untiring efforts we're not
without recompense is evidenced in his
promotion to a position created specially
for him and in the high esteem in
which he was held by every official Of
the road from president down 10 the
clerks il the offices under him.
Colonel Dodson will continue kis resi-
dence IN Washington. and control. from
this city. the millions 10 be expended in
construction. he viii travel over the
road in a private car. and inspect per
sonaHy every dollars worth Of work
done BY this line.
Other Important Appointments.
Circulars were also issued this morn
ing announcing the appointment OF W.
Vaughan. superintendent of the At
Iaata division. as assistant general SUI
perintendent of the Western district
He will be associated with c s. Nc
Manus. general superintendent Of all
lines west OF Memphis, Tenn. and the
Mississippi River.
" y. Foreacre. superintendent of the
Mobile division. is made superintendent
Of the Atlanta division, vice W, A
Vaughan. promoted
J. J. Cotter is made superintendent Of
the Mobile division, vice W. y Fore
acre. who is transferred to the Atlanta
division.
All are experienced railroad men and
viii FIJI the positions to which they
are promoted with satisfaction to them
selves and to the general management
of the road