Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-23
N. P. RAILROAD OFFICIALS
VISITED LEWISTON TODAY
c. M. Levey, Assistant to President Elliott, is
Inspecting the COmpany'S Lines
Special Left for GeneSee

Mr.. Charles NJ Leyey assistant To
the president of the Northern Pacific,
with headquarters in ST Paul arrived
in the city this morning at $50 o'clock
in the presidents private car yellow
stone" which was attached toaspecial
train.
with Mr.. Levey we're vic" President
J. NJ. Hannaford. General Manager
Thomas Cooper Of ST Paul. Assistant
General Superintendent A. f. Law Of
Tacoma, division superintendent \.
Beamer and Trainmaster J. L. De-
Force of Spokane. The train was in
charge of Conductor Cort Hunt and the
engine in charge of Charles Secord.
Travelling Engineer Fred Childs or
Spokane accompanied the special TO
look after the engine.
The members of the party were up
early and enjoyed their breakfast be-
fore eight o'clock. A number of prom
inent business men of the city visited
the party and were invited into the
private car where n social interview
was held.
Mr. Levey ventured up town and
when approached by a Teller reporter
stated that he was perfectly delighted
with the fine fresh morning air APP
parent He stated that he was well
pleased with the looks of the city from
what he had observed. This Is Mr..
I.evey's first visit to the city and he
stated that he hoped to come here as
often as il was possible for him TO do
So He stated that the purpose of his
trip at this time was to look over the
companys interests and to familiariZe
himself with the conditions of the
lines. He stated that there were a
number of improvements and new
lines to be undertaken in the future
and II was necessary that a personal
observation should be made In order
that the conditions could he realized
when the proper time arriyd.
Mr.. Levev refused TO discuss any
thing in relation to construction mat
ters at this time. He said that should
steps of this nature be taken up that
the public would learn of them i'm due
time.
Mr.. Leyey's position Is practically
Identical with that of President Elliott
only that he looks after the business
in a general way. He stated that Mr..
Elliott had just reformed to st. Paul
from trim to New York where he con
ferred with the board of directors Of
the N. p. He states that Mr.. Elliott
win probably visit Lewiston some time
in April.
Mr. Ievev state that the contention
OF the Spokane iobbers with reference
20 freight rates was not causing the
Northern Pacific officials any uneasi-
ness. He started the grievances would
in all probability he adjusted satisfac-
torily Mr. Fulton general traffic
manager of the company from 81.
Paul, did not visit this city but laid
over al Spokane on business.
General Manager Thomas Cnhper.
Mr.. Law. Mr.. Beamer and Agent w. J.
Jordan took a walk along the river
bank returning to the depot through a
portion of the business district Mr..
Cooper is charmed with the climate
mere anu stated tnat tne more ne saw
of Lewiston the better he liked the city.
Mr.. Cooper visited here lately during
the time President Howard Elliott
made his initial trip TO this section,
Mr. Jules NJ. Hannaford who Is no
stranger to the people OF this city APP
peared to be in the best of health and
spirits. II has been some time since he
visited Lewiston. however. and while
he was with Mr.. Elliott on his recent
trip to this section he was detained in
Spokane on business. Mr. Hannaford
was pleased to note the many improve
nhents in this city since his last trip.
He stated that he hoped to see more of
II on his next trip here.
The morning was an ideal one for
the visitors and IT left marked i'm
preston ON them inasmuch ne they
have Just come from a colder climate.
The special pulled ont at nine o'clock.
The party win visit the Genesee branch
before returning To Spokane, During
this trip they have omitted going over
the Clearwater line This line viii be
inspected at the time Mr. Elliott makes