The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-11
RAILROAD NEWS.
Santa Fe sect Acquainted
Trip Progressing.
Officials Travelling in Vicinity Of
Ottawa, Kansas.
FIVE SPECIAL CARS.
Stops at lola, Garnett, Girard,
Humboldt and Erie.
Also Pittsburg and Chanute Be-
fore Day Is Over.
FIVE SPECIAL CARS.

Ottawa. Kan. Oct 11.-Officials of
the Atchison, Topeka & Santa F'e on
the first get acquainted" trip of the
road, today are travelling in the vicinity
of Ottawa and before the day is over
III have visited Garrett, lola, Hum
boldt. Erie, Girard, Pittsburg and
Chanute. J. r. Koontz, general freight
agent, is in charge of the party, IN
five special cars, which is composed
of c. w. Kouns, general manager; j.
M Council. general passenger agent;
IL. L. Copeland, secretary and treas
urer, r. ]. Parker, general superintend-
ent. eastern lines, eastern district; H.
Nv. Sharp. general superintendent,
western lines, western district; c. F.
". Felt, chief engineer; c. L. McLel-
Ian. s1lperintendent, eastern division;
IA. A. Tice, superintendent, western d.
vision; H 3. Lautz, assistant to gen
eral manager; N. NJ. Rice, general
storekeeper, system; A. J. James, gen
eraI foreman, bridges and buildings; e
u. Griggs, division engineer JoLn
Hauke road master; B. T. e. Marsh,
division freight agent; w. T. Treleav-
zen. division freight agent; John Pur-
IceII, superintendent, Topeka shops; j.
III farrell, publicity agent.
The first stop of the first day or the
lOlathe where a meeting of business
men was held in the court house. About
one hundred merchants, farmers and
Istock raiSerS were present, j. L Petty
Ejohn presiding. Short talks We're made
fby Kouns Copeland and Council. The
message which the railroad men gave
to the Olathe people was that the COM
pany desired to be square with its
ipatrons and wanted it's patrons to be
frank with the company. IF you nave
Mr. Kouns said, tell it to the head of
the department having to do with that
subject, and it is will receive prompt
consideration. Don't nurse your griev-
ance. Get in touch with us, and we
will help you"
After the meeting the visitors called
at most of the business houses and
We're driven over town.
Gardiner was the next stop. The of
ficials were met by delegation of
citizens headed by Acting Mayor Kent,
and escorted up town, where they spent
an hour getting acquainted with the
people. Several farmers came in auto
mobiles with their families to meet the
visitors.
At Edgerton the citizens had ar
ranged for a meeting at the State
bank, but SO many people We're on hand
that it was necessary to adjourn to a
larger room. DR.. T. S. Greer presided.
This meeting was a heart-to-heart
conference between the OtT1clalS ana
the company's patrons. The latter
were asked to state any grievances
they might have. Half dozen ship
pers said they had always received
good treatment from the company.
Two shippers each cited a case of de-
layed shipments from Kansas City.
General Freight Agent Koontz made
notes about the cases, and said they
would be investigated. Several men
spoke in a complimentary manner
about the passenger service and Gen
eral Passenger Agent Council bowed
his thanks.
An interesting meeting was held at
Wellsville, presided over by Asa F.
Converse. editor of the Globe. The
citizens had only one request to make.
That was about water service at the
stock yards and General Superintend-
ent Parker agreed to take it up for I'M
mediate consideration.
A large meeting was held in the court
house at Ottawa under the auspices of
the Commercial club. c. T. Jones.
president of the club. presided. The
first set speeches were made at this
meeting. General Freight Agent Koontz
and Treasurer Copeland were The main
speakers.
Mr.. KoontZ went at length into the
subject OF freight rate making and Mr.
Copeland discussed the financial side of
the companys business. General man.