Reports Adopted by the Roadmasters Association of America: And Papers Accepted at the Conventions from 1883 to 1893, Inclusive, Volumes 1-8List of memberrs in 12th- |
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... follows : PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS . Pursuant to a call from Mr. I. Burnett , of the Chicago , Rock Island & Pacific Railroad , a meeting of roadmasters was held at the Matteson House , Chicago , June 13 , 1883 . The meeting was called ...
... follows : PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS . Pursuant to a call from Mr. I. Burnett , of the Chicago , Rock Island & Pacific Railroad , a meeting of roadmasters was held at the Matteson House , Chicago , June 13 , 1883 . The meeting was called ...
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... follows that fiber , and where you have a tie sawed out , it more often crosses the fiber , or crosses these pores in the wood , than it does in a split stick . THE PRESIDENT : Then according to your theory , a split tie would last ...
... follows that fiber , and where you have a tie sawed out , it more often crosses the fiber , or crosses these pores in the wood , than it does in a split stick . THE PRESIDENT : Then according to your theory , a split tie would last ...
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... follows , as a necessary consequence , that the object of our coming together should be practical , comprehensive , and thoroughly useful . A purpose of mutual benefit can only be fully served as it shall com- prehend as well the ...
... follows , as a necessary consequence , that the object of our coming together should be practical , comprehensive , and thoroughly useful . A purpose of mutual benefit can only be fully served as it shall com- prehend as well the ...
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... follows for stone and gravel ballast : That the ditch should be at least seven feet , and not to exceed twelve feet from the rail , and at least two feet below the bottom of the tie , the slope to commence three inches above the bot ...
... follows for stone and gravel ballast : That the ditch should be at least seven feet , and not to exceed twelve feet from the rail , and at least two feet below the bottom of the tie , the slope to commence three inches above the bot ...
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... a yearly volume , at the manufacturer's prices , as follows : Paper , $ 1.00 ; Cloth , $ 1.25 ; Cloth , with leather back and covers , $ 1.60 . OF THE SECOND ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE Roadmasters ' Association THE RAILWAY AGE .
... a yearly volume , at the manufacturer's prices , as follows : Paper , $ 1.00 ; Cloth , $ 1.25 ; Cloth , with leather back and covers , $ 1.60 . OF THE SECOND ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE Roadmasters ' Association THE RAILWAY AGE .
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Page 73 - The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not moved by concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treason, stratagems, and spoils; The motions of his spirit are dull as night, And his affections dark as Erebus: Let no such man be trusted.
Page 73 - Jose, duly seconded, it was voted that the Report of the Committee on the Revision of the Constitution and...
Page 24 - The President : You have heard the report of the Committee. What is the pleasure of the Association in reference to it.
Page 52 - ... and be it further Resolved, That the Secretary of this Association be instructed to send a copy of these resolutions to the President of the United States...
Page 52 - Industry," which was discussed by Messrs. Morrison, Morris, De Camp, Coggeshall, and Whipple ; and a resolution based upon the paper was adopted, to the effect that a committee of five be appointed by the president to report at the next...
Page 131 - The next thing in order is the report of the Committee on Resolutions.
Page 132 - Davis then introduced the following resolution : "Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed by the President...