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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... present , provided that he is recom- mended by a member present . The motion prevailed , and Mr. Williams was declared a member . THE PRESIDENT , Mr. I. Burnett , then delivered the following address : GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION , -It ...
... present , provided that he is recom- mended by a member present . The motion prevailed , and Mr. Williams was declared a member . THE PRESIDENT , Mr. I. Burnett , then delivered the following address : GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION , -It ...
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... present them to the country as a guide for every road . In conclusion I believe that roadmasters are confined more closely to their work than any other class of men in the world . We are tied down in our daily employment , we seem to ...
... present them to the country as a guide for every road . In conclusion I believe that roadmasters are confined more closely to their work than any other class of men in the world . We are tied down in our daily employment , we seem to ...
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... present . THE PRESIDENT : Do you make a suspended joint of them ? MR . ADAMSON : As a general thing , we are putting the tie under the joint . THE PRESIDENT : How do you spike your track , then ? Do you have the angle bar punched ...
... present . THE PRESIDENT : Do you make a suspended joint of them ? MR . ADAMSON : As a general thing , we are putting the tie under the joint . THE PRESIDENT : How do you spike your track , then ? Do you have the angle bar punched ...
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... present , success brooks no laggards . Gradients and curves are to the road department more than mere in- clines or lines of beauty . They present practical questions that reach into the realm of tonnage and the domain of force , the ...
... present , success brooks no laggards . Gradients and curves are to the road department more than mere in- clines or lines of beauty . They present practical questions that reach into the realm of tonnage and the domain of force , the ...
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... present , in such manner as plainly showed what had been done . If the rich and elegant coach standing near the early cars excited won- der and admiration for the evidence of progress their contrast disclosed , so did the burnished ...
... present , in such manner as plainly showed what had been done . If the rich and elegant coach standing near the early cars excited won- der and admiration for the evidence of progress their contrast disclosed , so did the burnished ...
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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...