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RAILROAD ASSOCIATIONS.
The Rail Road (lazettr, of April 7tli, Contain*
an i lal 'rate review of the history and purposes
of “ The Southern Railway and Steamship Asso
ciation,” in which high, yet merited compliments,
are paid to Mr. Albert Fink, the first General Com
missioner, and the gentleman to whose thorough
acquaintance with railroad interests and their
management may be, in a great measure, ascribed
the conception and promised success of the Asso
ciation.
The necessity for this organization was caused
by the injurious rivalry* of distinct lines of road
threatening to destroy the legitimate profits of
their through traffic. Tim object had inview was
the harmonizing of these rivals on the basis of a
perfect equity as to themselves without injustice
to the public.
The success of the Association under the man
agement of Mr. Fink has already been assured,
notwithstanding the term of its existance has
scarcely equalled six months. His acceptance of
the position of General Commissioner was the re
sult of urgent requests and at great personal sac
rifice of other cherished designs, and his retire
ment from the service of the Association, which
is announced, causes very deep regret to the
many companies now* united in the Association.
Maj. Charles A. Hindall, who has not only served
as the Secretary of Mr. Fink, but, also, as the
Secretary of the several conventions, is now, at
the suggestion of that gentleman, and by appoint
ment of the President, performing tin* duties of
General Commissioner, pro Inn., until the meet
ing of the Association on Wednesday next. Wo
congratulate the organization in view of tho se
lcction of Maj. Hindall for temporary service, and
would be gratified bv bis permanent election to
tin-office of Commissioner, should Mr. Fink ad
here to his determination not to servo tho Asso
ciation longer in that capacity.
Wo publish for tho information of the public
the following interesting letter from the retiring
Commissioner, which wc commend to their care
ful perusal:
RAILROAD ASSOCIATIONS.
To THE EDITOR Of THE liAIIJIOAII GAZETTE : 111
accordance witli a promise made some time ago.
to communicate to you the plan of operation of
the Southern Railway and Btranisliip Association,
I lierewith enclose a cony of agreement under
which the business of the companies members
thereof has been conducted for the past six
months.
Experience, so far, lias suggested no change in
the constitution of the Association, The theory
upon which it Ih based, I feel certain, is correct,
but there are, of course, many diftieullicH yet to
be overcome in the practical operation, but none
that may not be overcome.
To introduce important improvements in the
mode of transacting complicated business between
railroad companies and this is the object of the
association— is necessarily a slow educational pro
cess ; all that can lie done is to start upon correct
principles and work up by degrees to greater per
fection.
I propose to call attention, briefly, to the prin
cipal features of the plan of organization, its op
eration, its defects or short-comings, and make
some suggestions how the letter may be over
come,
in Articles 1 to 8 of the constitution, the object
of the Association is stated. It will lie seen that
the members agree merely upon a specific mode
or system in which they propose to transact that
portion of their business in which they may be
concerned together and in the proper conduct of
which negotiations and co-operation become nec
essaiT.
Articles t to 18 provide for the maimer in which
the regulations and rules for the oouduct of the
business arc to ho established, or changed from
time to time as occasion may require, also for the
appointment of an officer who is to bo called the
General Commissioner, and whose duties are pro
scribed in Articles 14 to 27.
These ilutios are of a three-fold nature:
Ist. The General Commissioner is the head of
a bureau through which tlio members transact
all tlmir business of tho character named above.
This bureau becomes tho central office of the
members, instead of cacli company attempting
to transact directly its business wlthevory other,
almost an impossible undertaking when mai y
companies are concerned (there are 25 members
of the Association,) they correspond directly
with this central office and carry on tlieir inter
course and negotiations through it. This avoids
to a great degree, the ncccessity of transacting
business through conventions, ail expensive,
time-oonsnming, and at best a very unsatisfac
tory mode, especially as these conventions can
only be held periodically, while business can be
transacted with great promptnes through the
bureau at ail times.
In this respect, even without any further
measures, the establishment of a bureau by
transporting companies having intimate busi
ness relations would be a great improvement in
facilitating their intercourse, and lead to a more
in Y lligcnt and satisfactory management of tlieir
business.
The information collected by the bureau, upon
all subjects that can hear upon the negotiations
and subjects of co-operation, enables the Com
missioner to take a more general view of the
whole held of operation, and to form a more in
telligent, impartial and correct judgment of the
course which it would be best for each company
to pursue, With due regard tothe riglitsof others.
Acting as an advisor and mediator between the
members, many complications, which, in intricate
and complicated business transactions, (especial
ly between parties living far apart) arise from a
want of a proper understanding, can thus be
avoided.
2. If the necessary agreements cannot be
reached in tho manner proposed, the General
Commissioner is to decide ns nn umpire all ques
tions of conflict between the members, and thus
avoid tho expensive warfare now generally re
sorted to in such cases.
His decisions arc subject to be revised by a
court of appeals or board of arbitration.
Bd. It i the duty of the General Commissioner
to sec that all the agreements which have been
made, or his decision, or the decisions of the
court of appeals, are carried out.
Agreements between railroad companies are
generally made in conventions of tho officers.
For want of time, they are hardly over thorough
ly considered, and are generally understood dif
ferently by different parties, ami executed as they
are understood ; lienee they are generally broken
as soon as made. The impossibility of 'carrying
out agreements between railroad‘companies, is
not always the result of bad faith or dishonesty
on the part of the contracting parties, hut is fre
quently due to the want of a proper organization,
and to the employment of improper means, to ac
complish the end in view. It should not bo ex
pected that an agreement, made between a great
many parties in regard to complicated business
transactions, can be carried out without some ex
ecutive head, whose duty it is to see that each
party adheres to it. or to lix tho responsibility in
■use of violation.
It is with a view to correct this defect in the
present mode of transacting business between
railroad companies, that the General Commis
sioner is made the executive officer, char ged with
the duty and empowed to enforce the agreement
made between the members of the Association.
While this does not prevent intentional viola
tion. vet it removes many of the causes which
lead to disagreement and disruption. In tlie
course of time, it may be expected. Hint by these
means, confidence between tlio members will be
established, the want of which, in each other, is
really one of the greatest causes of dissension and
trouble.
The three specific duties of the General Com
missioner, winch I have named above, are to be
performed bv nil officer of experience, accus
tomed to deal with all questions arising in the
practical management of tlio transportation busi
ness. This officer should at least be the equal
in intelligence and capacity, tothe chief managing
officers of the railroad companies members of the
Association.
It will be observed, from a careful reading of
the Articles of the Association, that the Associa
tion, as a body, does not prescribe any particular
policy, or line of conduct, regarding the manage
ment of the business of the members, but merely
determines the mode, rules and regulations, ac
cording to which the members are to transac,
business with each other. The particular meas
ures to be adopted upon any subject of actiont
are to be determined by the interested parties
themselves, in each particular case as it may
arise. The majority of the Association, however,
does not dictate terms to tho minority, regarding
questions of management, or tho conduct of
business. In case of disagreement and conflict
between the members, the question at issue is
not to be decided by a majority of the contract
ing parties, but is to be submitted to the decision
of a disinterested umpire, or to a hoard of arbi
trators.
The full legislative and directing power—if I
may use these terms—remains, therefore, in the
parties at interest. This power is only restricted
in case of conflict, but this restriction is imposed
by judicial proceedings, and not by the numerical
strength of the contending parties.
It will appear from this that the Association is
formed upon the pic n of a representative Govern
ment w ith a Legislature, judicial and executive
department. The legislative department is con
stituted hy the members of the Association. As
long us they can agree with each other, the Gen
eral Commissioner exercises only his advisory
and executive powers. In case of disagreement
between the members, his duties become of a ju
dicial character. He does not control, prescribe
or direct, hut merely advises, adjudicates and ex
ecutes.
Uniting these offices in one person he can act
promptly in all matters that come before him,
without interruption in the regular course of
conducting business.
In the ansi nee of any one of the members he
is empowered to act for it. upon all subjects up
on which his decision aH umpire wop Id he bind
ing on said membei.
The delays frequently occurring on account op
the impossibility of bringing all tho interested
parties together for the purpose of negotiating
agreements are thus avoided.
I have called attention to the above essent'al
features of this organization in which it differs
from other organizations foimerly proposed and
which had a similar object in view.
Their failure was no coubt due to the fact that
the business of the members was to be arbitrari
ly directed liy a majority of the members or by
Commissioners who were not in a position to un
derstand or guard the rights and interests of all
and event member. It could of course not he
expected lliat railitad companies would submit
to the dictation of others who might have no di
ed interest in tlieir affairs or whoso interest
might he adverse.
In Hie organization which I have described,
full control is given to each member over its own
affairs; only in cate of conflict with otheisit
submits voluntarily to the adjuration of a court
of justice in the election of which it participates.
'1 hero is another important feature of the or
ganization to which I will call attention.
1 have referred to the fact that the organiza
tion as a body does not p rescribo any particular
course of action in regard to the conduct of the
business of the mcnibeis. Disagreements there
fore between the members in regard to any par
ticular transaction or disobedience to tlio rulings
of the arbitrators do not affect in any wav tho
organization itself, pul merely that particular
tiansaction and the parties that may bo directly
or indirectly interested in it.
Nor does the withdrawal of anyone or more of
the members dissolve the association. As long
us two memhcis remain they can continno to
transact their business with each other under
the rules of the association and derive some ad
vantage therefrom.
The plan of organization is uot restricted to
any part'oular number of members; from two
upwards it may embrace all tho railroads in tho
United Matos. Tho association contains there
fore the element of self-preservation and growth.
It can adapt H elf to tho conditions and circum
stances which aro likely to occur, and under
which it has to operate.
If agreements not adhered to by tho members,
or submission to arbitration is refused, the usual
mode of settling difficulties between railroad
companies lias to be resorted to. The members
of the Association acting as a unit under itM
rules may be able to prevent warfare or at least
restrict it within narrow er limits. Organized re
sistance or offence must he mor e successful than
if each member acted upon its own account and
fought indiscriminately foes aud friends, as is
now generally the case. The strength of the As
sociation consists therefore in the power and fa
cility to combiuo ail members who desire to car
ry out their agreiluents against thoso who do
not.
It will appear from these explanations that
tho mere establishment of the Association cannot
be expected ,o remove at once all the evils and
defects in the present management of railroads
which it is intended to overcome.
its object is merely to prescribe a method in
wl.ieh the complicated business between rail
rouu companies can be systematically and effi
ciently triuirac.ed, and to substitute iutelUgnnt
consideration of all subjects, of mutual inter
est, and fair and just adjudication of all conflic
ting claims, in place of tho ruder method of tet
liug controversies between the railroads by w ar
fare, so destructive to the best interest of the
people and of the proprietors of the roads.
The operation of tho Association must, there
fore, not be considered automatic, but its suc
cess depem.s in a great measure still upon the
degree of intelligence of the managers of the
roads, and, more especially, upon their good
faith to each other, because their compliance
with llio agreements niado under it is entirely
voluntary and cannot bo legally enforced.
To secure the permanency of such Associations
it would be desirable to constitute the members
a legal body by act of incorporation, making the
articles of association legally binding upon its
members. This is tho plan pursued in the or
ganization under which the business of single
railroad companies is conducted.
If the stockholders of such companies were
allowed to exercise a direct control upon the
management, each in his own private interest,
the results would be disastrous to the best in
terests of the companies. The stockholders
therefore elect representatives, whose acts, in
accordance with tlio articles of association, be
come legally binding upon each. These repre
sentatives, it may bo said, act as umpire between
the individual owners : they look to the interest
of the whole as a whole and disregard Hie inter
est of the individual when in conflict with the
general interest.
This is tlie only mode in which the business
of a great many parties, having separate private
interests, but all united for the attainment of one
con inon object, can be managed.
'j be same principle should be applied tothe
management er government of tlie whole rail
road system of the countiy. '1 lie several rail
roads constituting this system have interests
adverse to each other, yet they have one object
in common, and this is the proper management
of the transportation business of the country,
so as to secure tlio bist possible results to the
people, with duo regaul to the rights of the pro
prietors of these roads.
This object can only be attained by the co-ope
ration of the railroad companies under somo soit
of government with sufficient power to regulate
and restrain tlio action of individual companies
so far as necessary for the weifa-e of the whole
auo the attainment of the final object.
As an important step towards the establish
ment of such a government, I propose that the
Federal Government legalize (incorporated)
organizations foinud by the railroad companies
upon the plan which 1 have described and for
the purpose mentioned (of course under proper
restrictions,) and to make tlie action of tlie ju
dicial and executive c flieers of the organization
legally binding upon its members.
Railroad companies would soon find it to tlieir
interest to form themselves into such associa
tions and transact tlieir business vitli each other
upon more coir ext principles than is now the
case.
When a number ef such associations are form
ed, they could be united again under a central
organization, and thus a complete repieeenta
tive government of the whole railroad sys
tvn of the countiy could be established, by
which tlio intelligent management et this great
property in tlie interest ot the people as well as
tlie interest of its proprietors mry finally be se
cured.
Under the present system of disjointed man
agement this is impossible.
Should tlie railroad companies fail to foim
these associations voluntarily, the question
would arise whether the general government
THE CHRISTIAN INDEX AND SOUTH-WESTERN BAPTIST.
should not make it obligatory between the sever
al companies.
It can be readily shown, and I believe it is now
more generally acknowledged by the more in
telligent of the shipping commnnity, that the
difficulties of this transportation problem arise
in a great measure from the uncontrolled and
unregulated action of the railroad companies in
their strife with each other, and are not the re
sult of intentional wrong doing on their part.
“Dissentions and wars between railroad com
panies cause constant fluctuations in the rates
of transportation and subject, therefore, com
mercial transactions to great risks ; they are the
cause of unjust discriminations between locali
ties and individuals ; they result in unreasonably
low competitive rates and make high local rates
necessary or make the latter appear extortionate
even if they are not so in fact. The transporta
tion charges which should be justly assessed
upon all parties in proportion to the use they
make of the roads aie unequally borne by the
people.
We may trace the causes of these evils of
which the people make just complaint, to the
want of systematic co-operatien between the
railroad companies.
A representative government of self-govern
ment established under the authority of the
United States over the railroad system, upon
the theory and general plan here proposed,
seems to me the proper solution of the railroad
problem in this country.
Direct governmental control, without govern
mental ownership, such as has been attempted
in some of the Western States or as was propos
ed hy the nouse of Representatives in its last
session, does not remove, bnt, rather increases
all the difficulties and evils of the transportation
business which it sought to remove, and is. more
over, a direct violation of the property rights of
the owners of the roads.
The ownership of all the railroads of the coun
try by the Government is the only just plan by
which the goveiment could exercise a direct and
complete control over this property.
This plan, however, which is now to be put in
to execution in the German Empire, is not sdap
ted to the institutions of this country. Even if
it were it) ossesses many disadvantages as com
pared with a representative and self-govern
ment.
The representative government gives full lib
erty of actiii in the management of the ailiairs
of each separate road, as far as is not iri ccnilict
with the general interest, and hence mote re
gard can be ] u ; d to the development of local in
terests. s
Under a representative government each sep
arate company can exercise its full influence up
on Hie management of the whole system. The
great variety of interests, frequently in conflict
with each other, being able to exert themselves
in tlieir full power in this government, would
make combinations looking towards monopoly
or extoi tion impossible.
The principles of competition wculd still re
main in foice. hut this competition would be
regulated intelligently and in accordance with
natural laws. Under a representative govern
ment the property rights of the owners of the
roads are fully respected : the Federal Govern
ment does not assume to control the
propel ,y itself (as was contemplated by
the appointment of nine commissioners
who were to deteimine wliat com
pensation the railroad companies should re
ceive.) but it merely prescribes regulations
and the method in which the owners of the prop
ty shall control in it a legal manner, without
interfering with the just rights of others.
This is a proper function of the government,
which !. not only may hut should exercise.
Under the representative government all of
the advantages of a consolidated managiment
may thus be secured and its disadvantages
avoided.
These suggestions regarding tho solution of
the “Railroad Problem” are respectfully sub
mitted to those interested in this subject.
ALBERT FINK.
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Cellars . Cisterns, Stucco Work, etc. , and consi.
er it the best cement they have ever used.
Refers to Mr. T. C. Douglas, Superintendent
masonry East River Bridge, New York City, who
tried it alongside of the best imported English
Portland Cement, and says it is fully equal.
Refers t® Mr. Archibald P. Ritchie, of Cana
da, who has used it as a car paint, and says that
it is very superior, and so choap, that he is sur
prised it does not take the place of mineral
paint entirely.
Refers to Dr. St. Julian Roveuel, of Charles
ton. South Carolina, who pronounces it superior
to all American, and equal to the best imported
cement. Address
. 11. WARnfj,
fet>24.Bm Kingston, Georgia.
Hall’s Safe and Lock Cos.
OF CINCINNATI, OHIO.
A ND AI lama, Gin., are offering and sell
i ng the Best Fire and Burglar Proof Safes
made, aud w arranted as such, for less price than
ever before offered, as the times aro hard and
“ stamps” are Hcarce. They will sell a Herring,
Miller, Mosler, Bahman A Cos., or Beard Bros.
BafeJ at less than one-eighth their first cost.
Parties wisliiug a first-class Safe will do well to
call and examine our stock of both new and
second-hand Safes before purchasing. You will
please bear in mind that Hall’s Safe and Lock
Cos. are the
STANDARD OF THE WORLD!
in tho Safe business. One of their branches is
located at No. 51 Bread street, Atlanta, where
they always keep a large stock of their goods.
Remember that you can buy second-hand Safes
at your own price at 51 Broad street, Atlanta,
Ga. Safes cheaper than ever before. Now is
the time to make a good bargain.
HALL’S SAFE AND LOCK COMPANY,
61 Broad Sheet.
THE GREATEST PROTECTION
TO
BANKERS!
IS THE CELEBRATED
Bank Lock
This Lock ia patented and manufactured by
Hall’s Safe and Lock Company, and has saved
many thousand dollars in the past nine months,
although we have not yet sold a large number
of them.
One thing ia sure, Hunker* begin to feel
their insecurity, are making great inquiries
about them, and are buying the Chronometer
Locks daily.
BUBGLAHS
are on the watch for hose who have not adopted
them. If they waLt to save their lives and
money, they had better write to Hall’s Safe A
Lock Cos., and get cuts and prices of the
LOCKS.
We sell the best Locks made, and guarantee
them as such, and they are the cheapest Locks
in the market. Bankers should not delay in this
matter, bue buy one of them at once. No ttme
to lose.
New and second-hand Safes always on hand
at 51 Broad Street, Atlanta, Ga.
Hall’s Safe & Lock Cos.
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BRADFORD to ILL CO.
Successor* to Ju. Bradford £ Cos.
MANUFACTURERS OF
JE |: j. French Buhr Millstones,
Portable Corn & Flour Mill,,
Smut Machine*, etc.
ra Em \\ Alß °* dealer* in Bolting Cloths and
/jp * WL General Mill Furnlsbir:e:.
#U Cvi •’’Ll offlcc * Factory. 158 W. 2d St.
riXfISSATI, o.
J.R-Smwart,./Vw. W.R.Dunlap, B*.
Cj- PRICK-LISTS sent on application.
feblO. 12t
®K7 A A AGENTS’ PROFITS per week,
ip fj I iUU Will prove it or forfeit #SOO.
New articles just patented. Samples sent free
to all. Address W. H. CHIDESTER, New Y’ork.
marSO.tf
MISCELLANEOUS.
MUSIC.
WE sell the best and cheapest PIANOS and
ORGANS, of every grade and variety and
price, as well as SHEET MUSIC, aud everything
else Jever kept by any first-class Music Store.
We take old instruments in part pay for new.
We will make it the direct pecuniary interest of
yourself or friends, wanting any thing we have,
to write us fully, thus securing our prompt reply,
with prices, terms, illustrated catalogue, etc.
Sole agents for
PIANOS.
Chickering & Son’s Celebrated Pianos.
Wm. Kuabe & Cos., World-Renowned Piano.
C. L. Gorham A Cos., “Georgia’s Favorite.”
C. D. Pease & Cos ., the best low-Priced Piano.
“ Southern Gem,” the People’s Favorite.
Mason A Hamlin, World-Renowned Organ.
Geo. A. Prince A Cos., Oldest Organ Manufac
tory in the World.
ORCANS.
FOR CHURCH, HALL OR PARLOR!
WRITE FOR PRICES TO
PHILIIPS, CREW & FREYER,
Southern Piano and Organ Depot,
ATLANTA GF.ORGtA.
(ST Please state where you saw this advertise
ment. mch23.tf
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64,000 NOW IN USE!
NEW AND ELEGANT STYLES.
Send for new illustrated catalogue.
Gk IP. GUILFORD
Manufacturers’ General Agent for the South.
Elegant New, 7-octave Rosewood
Pianos, fully warranted for
sl9*7 00.
For full particulars, address
G. P. GUILFORD,
Atlanta, Ga.
Grand, Square and Upright Pianos.
“They have 110 rival anywhere.”— Wehli.
“Finest in the United States.”— Purepa Rosa.
“W Kami, the finest Piano In the world.”— Muzio.
“Wekbr ranks foremost,”—S. B. Hitler.
“Foremost manufacturers in the world.”— D’Murska
“I have never seen any piano which equals yours,
— Strauss.
‘‘My choice for concert room and my own house.”—
Kellogg.
I am retailing these instruments at wholesale
prices fer cash. G. P. GUILFORD,
Manufacturers’ Agent, 52 Whitehall St.,
apr2o-tf Atlanta. Georgia.
chines over 40.000 in use. They have taken the
First Premium at 120 State Fairs!
All attempts, thus far. to equal these unrivalled
Machines by other contrivances have signally
failed on trial. Planters can’t afford to risk
ci ops of Cane on light, weak, unfinished Mills
that break or choke, or on common pans or ket
tles that do second-class work, and only half
enough at that. The Sorgo Hand Book and Price
List sent free.
BLYMYER MANUFACTURING CO..
664 to 694 West Eighth street. Cincinnati, O.
Manufacturers of CaneHuchinery,Steam Engines
Corn Crushers. Farm. School and Church Bells
may4.4t
SIS-Watch!l
WE send a Coin Silrer Hunting American Lever Watch (Tally
warranted) by mail (at our risk) to any address on receipt of
flfteen dollars for the watch, and 50e. for postage, or by express
C. O. D, subject to inspection (if desired.) Money may be sent
saftely by mail in a registered letter. Send for Illustrated Cata
logue. BARNES £ BRO., Jewelers 22* Main St., Louisville. Et.
Price 50 cents
TnnTiiTn “ iiL
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ATLANTA PAPER MILLS
WM. McNAUGHT & CO.,
Whitehall street Atlanta, <a.
FOR sample of newspaper g*s The Chkistiam
Index, which ia printed n paper made at
the above Mills.
Cotton and linen rags wanted, 19-tf
o (CnMODEL press
v \ sod do all yonr own Priming.
*■■■ \ /w /W Price, $6 to $35.
_ / For Bnslnm Men
' Jl■* und Young Printer**.
3 i/4 n-sgjligaaw Thousands in use. Bend two &
cent stamps for a profusely ill is.
■il vrJf^./ tmted 60 page Catalogue cad
HA WI.W dWS^yr, l Price List, entitled, “ Ilotr to
■BBSK;. 1 .1 I*rint. M J. W. Dauchaday £
yyrc.ijll a- Cos. Mfrs. and Dealers in T’ pe
r and Printing Material, 454 &
mm Walnut Street, Philadelphia,! a.
mch9.l3t
rIRWF.IN is the name of anew remedv men
tioned m the .Journal of Materia Medina for
January, as particularly valuable in catarrh,
bronchitis, and all affections of the throat and
lungs—those of public speakers, and giveH sev
eral cases of cure. mch9.3m.
nr. LI. FOODltl.
Superior Bells of Copper and Tin
fl IriKSaES W nouuted wiir the best Hotary Hone’
Churches. Schools, Farm w.
iH ; T Court Houses, Fire Alarms,
mStiHu Tmter dorks, Chimes, etc. Fully
Warranted.
Illustrated Catalogue sent Free.
VAMDrm a tiitt,
X ’.C2ani 104 East Second Bt.,Ciuciunatt.
apl.ly
(J C 0 C O A *' <:r day, at home. Terms free.
Itltls MIFfON & Cos.,
Portland, Mo. mav2B-ly