Mitt §mmi MpmimMt, F/uladelpMa, Wilin. and Bait R. R.

The following Rules and Regulations will go into effect on and after the first day of next September, when a strict observance of them will be required of all the Agents and Employees.

S. L. SPAFFORD,

greneral superintendent. August, 1854,

RULES AND REGULATIONS

FOB THE

MANAGEMENT

l^ilahlp|ia, Sit}ltttiKgt0ji aitb Baltimore,

AND THE

NEW CASTLE AND FRENCHTOWN

railroads/

PHILADELPHIA:

(from iS^t pass nf lam^s p. frpom

M.DCCO.LIV.

a-, All-

5

PART FIRST. RULES AND REGULATIONS

FOR ^HE MANAGEMENT OF THE

SECTION FIEST.

I. All bills and accounts must be approved by the General Superintendent, and the items of expenditures embraced in such bills or accounts must be endorsed thereon. Thej must Anniysis an<i

approviil of bills

thereupon be presented to the President, for his approval, ^'^'^ accounts. and no bills will be paid, or accounts settled, which are not thus analysed and approved.

II. In payment of bills and settlement of accounts along the line of the road, the Treasurer will transmit the several paymentofbiiis

T 1 1 -n 1 1 ,1 I and settlement

sums due on such bills or accounts, to the most conve- of accounts a-

long the line of

nient Station Agent, who must forthwith pay over the the road. same to the rightful person, and forward to the Treasurer the bills or accounts properly receipted.

III. All pay-rolls received from the General Superintendent, with his approval, will be paid at a stated time in each Pay-EoUs. month by the Pay-Master of the Company, with funds furnished by the Treasurer for that purpose.

4 TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

IV. All bills, accounts, and pay-rolls, when properly analysed nd^^a*^roii8**'' ^^^ approved in the manner hereinbefore specified, will

be paid by the Treasurer or other officer duly appointed for that purpose.

V. The Treasurer will honor drafts drawn by the General Superintendent on contracts for work or labor done, or materials

Drafts drawn fumishcd for thc use of the Company, in anticipation on e reasu- ^^ ^^^^ settlement, whenever such payments may be deemed advisable. In such case the amount of work or labor done, and the quantity, quality and use of the materials furnished, and the name of the person by whose order they were procured must be known to the General Superintendent.

VI. All receipts by the Station Agents must be forwarded to staUor'AgentJ *^® Trcasuror without delay, or at such times, and in such manner as may be designated by that officer.

VII. Accounts will be kept by the Treasurer in such a manner

as to show the amount of business transacted at each station, which Accounts kept accounts wiU be compared with the daily and weekly

by the Treasu- ^ %i ^

'^®'- abstracts of the several Station Agents, and also with

their monthly accounts.

VIII. Each Station Agent will be charged with the whole amount of tickets furnished him by the Ticket Clerk, and with the

Charge entire amount of freight manifested payable at his sta-

of Tickets and . . , . .

iFreight. tiou. He Will also be required to pay over his receipts

to the Treasurer daily, or at such other times as the Treasurer may direct. The balance due upon the monthly settlement must inva- riably be paid in full on or before the fourth day of the ensuing month.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

IX. Agents may be allowed for the amount of freights uncol- lected by them, provided such Agents were duly author- stftioT^Agents ised by the General Superintendent to deliver the goods ; FreigMs? ^'^ and provided further that a memorandum of the same be duly entered on the list forwarded by such Agents to the Treasurer with their monthly account.

X. An account of all expenditures will be kept by the Treasurer, in which the daily disbursements will be entered under Disbursements. the proper division of each bill, account or pay-roll, as analysed by the General Superintendent.

SECTION SECOND.

I. The Master of Transportation shall have charge of the Mnster of freighting business, and all Station Agents will be

Transportation. o o ' o

subject to his control in matters connected with his department.

II. All articles of freight delivered at any station, designed for transportation over the road, must be carefully examined, and

Examination placed in the warehouse or cars. If found to be in a

of Mercnanaise. -r

bad condition, the party forwarding the same must be immediately informed of its condition, and the particulars noted upon the mani- fest accompanying such merchandise.

III. No goods or merchandise of any kind, whether subject to charge or entitled to be forwarded free, shall be permitted to leave mrnffestec/" ^ ^^J station unaccompauicd by a manifest, specifying the full particulars and bearing the signature of the Agent. An exact copy of each manifest must be entered on the manifest-book, both by the forwarding and the receiving Agent, and the original sent to the Master of Transportation, if, upon examination, it be found correct.

IV. All empty cars forwarded from any station must be EmpTy"cif?f "^^ entered on the manifest, stating by whose order, and for what purpose they are forwarded.

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FREIGHT DEPARTMENT. 7

V. Each Agent must enter upon the manifest the actual weight in pounds of every article forwarded, except such as are repre- sented by special weight ; such articles must be Particulars

to be entered on

entered at the weight specified on the merchandise- tiie Manifest, tariff, and all particulars required by the manifest must be stated in detail. In all cases the published rates of transportation must govern, and no deviation will be allowed, except by direction of the General Superintendent, or Master of Transportation.

VI. All goods and merchandise received and made payable at any station, and all articles of freight forwarded of^tftionl™ts from and made payable at such station, will be charged i?eight!^°

to the Station Agent, who will be held rigidly accountable for the same.

VII. AVhenever manifests arrive at any station accompanied by goods or merchandise, the Station Agent receiving the same must carefully compare each manifest with the articles ti?n^*A^ents^re." received, and note upon the manifest any discrepancy fests"^ *""* or damage. In such case he must give immediate information of all the particulars therewith connected to the Agent forwarding the same. If, upon comparison, the manifest is found correct, the Agent must endorse the same, and copy it into his manifest-book with full particulars. All the original manifests, after correction, must be forwarded to the Master of Transportation, without delay.

VIII. Whenever goods or merchandise are received at any station, transported from a station or point on the line Manifest of of the road where the Company have no Agent, the at stations where

* •' o ' there are no

Agent receiving the same must manifest such goods or ^s^^^^- merchandise, enter the particulars upon his manifest-book, and forward the manifest to the Transportation Office;

8 FREIGHT DEPARTMENT.

IX. Goods or mercliandise going from any station, to a station or point upon the line of the road where there is no established chanai«^o°'trTns- Agent, must be manifested in the usual way, and a copy

ported testations

where there are of the manifest Sent to the Transportation OflSce. In

no Agents. '■

such cases the freight and other charges must be pre-paid.

X. In case goods or merchandise arrive at any station without

being manifested, the Agent receiving the same must immediately

unmamfestea ggjj(j ^ list of such uumanifestcd articles to the Agent

Freight. "

forwarding them, and a duplicate copy thereof to the Master of Transportation.

XI. Each Agent must make his reports in the form prescribed : First, a weekly report of the amounts chargeable to him, embracing mMt^repoH^to *^^ sum-total of the week, which report must be sent Transportation" to the Mastcr of Transportation, on the first day of the following week. Second, a monthly report, showing the entu-e freight business for the preceding month. When the month ends during the week, two reports must be rendered, one for the days closing the month, and one for the days of the new month, occurring in such week. The monthly report must be sent to the Master of Transportation on the first day of the month following, and must contain an accurate abstract of the Agent's account with the Company, accompanied by a list of unsettled freight-bills due at the close of the month's business, and a list of the discounts allowed, with all the particulars specified. A monthly report of the tonnage of the freight forwarded and received, expressed in pounds, must be sent by each agent to the Master of Transportation at the end of the month. All reports must be correctly filled out, and bear the signature of the agent, or they will not be received.

FREIGHT DEPARTMENT. 9

XII. No discount upon freight-bills -will be allowed without permission from the General Superintendent or Master ^^5^^^^^°° of Transportation.

XIII. Each Station Agent will be required to attend personally to the settlement of his freight accounts, at the Trans- settlement

° _ of Freight Ao-

portation Office, on such days as may be designated counts. by the Master of Transportation.

XIV. All papers and reports relative to the Transportation Department must be correctly prepared ; and any po^tslncWenfto information as to the manner of making such reports tion department. must be obtained at the Transportation Office. No excuse will be received for any delinquency in these particulars.

XV. Promptness and dispatch will be required of every Agent in the preparation and return of his reports. All Promptaess

■'■■'■ -^ and dispatch re-

delinquencies in these respects must be reported to the i^ired of Agents. General Superintendent.

XVI. It shall be the duty of the Master of Transportation to' see that all the rules and regulations for the government of hia department are rigidly enforced. He will be expected Duties of the

Master of Trans-

to consult the interests of the community, and to assist potation. in developing the resources of the country through which the road passes, by furnishing every practicable accommodation for the transportation of goods and merchandise. He must acquaint himself with the nature and character of the Through and Local business and their requirements, and give immediate information to the President and General Superintendent of any want of adequate facilities for the transaction of the business in his department. He will be expected to encourage, by every means at his control, all

10 FREIGHT DEPARTMENT.

improvements on the line of the road, and to offer every needful facility for the transaction of all kinds of business that may be done by the Road.

XVII. The Master of Transportation shall render to the General Superintendent both a weekly and monthly report of the receipts Ma8te?ofTrans! in his department. In case the month ends during

porta tion.

the week, he must make two reports for such week ; the one era- bracing the earnings for the days not previously reported, the other exhibiting the total receipts in his department for the entire month.

XYIII. The Master of Transportation will be required to

Carelessness ■, n\ i o

or delinquency rcport to the (iencrai buperintendent all Agents and

on the part of "^ ^ "

pioy6s'to°be^re- Employes in his department, who may be careless or General Super- delinquent in any respect, in the discharge of their respective duties.

XIX. He must also investigate every case of loss or damage of goods or mer- of goods Or merchandise, and report forthwith to the

cbandlse.

General Superintendent all the circumstances therewith connected.

XX. The Master of Transportation will be held responsible

■Responsibility ^ , n • o o • ^

Of the Master of for the prompt collection of freight and returns of the

Transportation. °

same to the proper officer by the different Agents under his control.

SECTION THIRD.

Mm gpnts.

I. Station Agents will be required to render to the Treasurer a weekly abstract, made up to Saturday night inclusive, showing the particulars and gross amount of their receipts, from gtrMtftobefur" whatever source derived, and forward to the Treasurer, Son Agents. on the first day of each month, the total amount of their collec- tions for the preceding month. A duplicate copy of such abstract must be sent, at the same time, to the General Superintendent.

II. They must, in like manner, render a monthly account on or before the third day of each month, and transmit to the Monthly ao

T mi counts of Sta-

Treasurer the cash balance due. They must, at the tion Agents. same time, forward to the Master of Transportation a list of unset- tled freight bills payable at their respective stations.

III. A daily account of ticket sales, and of all moneys received from the same, must be sent by each Station Agent to the Ticket Clerk. All moneys received from the sale of Tickets Ticket saies. must be sent to the Treasurer daily, or deposited to his credit, in some bank which that officer may designate, and the certificate of such deposit must be immediately forwarded to the Treasurer. A weekly account of Tickets, showing the amount of sales for the pre-

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12 STATION AGENTS.

ceding week, and the number of each kind of Tickets remaining un- sold in the possession of the Agent, must be sent to the Ticket Clerk, on the first day of each week, and a monthly account of ticket sales, containing similar information for the preceding month, must be rendered on or before the third day of each month.

IV. Each Agent will be furnished with a Counterfeit Detector, Mon^y"''^''*^'" ^^^ ^^ allowance will hereafter be made for counter- feit money, or uncurrent notes, which are indicated by the same.

V. Station Agents will not be allowed to make, disbursements Disbursements out of their reccipts unless by special order given in

made by station _ _ ^ "^ ^ °

Agents. writing by the Treasurer or General Superintendent.

VI. Station Agents will not be allowed to make purchases of any statlon^Agentl ^'^ticlc whatcver, or incur bills on account of the Com- pany, without the written order of the General Superintendent.

VII. The delivery of all articles, purchased by order of the Superintendent, must be accompanied by a bill of particulars, ?e^ei^ving'*^artf- showiug the articlcs purchased, the cost of each article, fofthT'^usrof and the time and place of such purchase. Every bill

the Company.

must be transmitted, without delay, to the General Superintendent by the Agent receiving the same, together with his certificate of its correctness endorsed thereon.

VIII. All bills contracted on account of the Company must be

sent to the ofiice of the General Superintendent on or before the

Bills must third day of each month. The payment of bills not

be sent to the "^

officronoTbefore prcscnted at the Superintendent's office on or before the

the third day of „ _ , each month. Ilttl

ensuing month.

each month. fifth day of cach month will be postponed to the

STATION AGENTS. 13

IX. All Agents on receiving freight must give a receipt for the same, stating the condition in which such freight was foffreivht*^^** received. All Agents delivering freight must require a receipt for the same, stating its condition at the time of delivery.

X. It shall be the duty of the Agents to forward to the Pay- master, punctually, on the last day of each month, a Time Roll, exhibiting the gross amount of wages due the different Time-Roiis. persons employed at their respective stations, together with the rate of pay to which each Employe is entitled, the nature of his occupation, and the number of days spent by such Employe in the service of the Company during the month.

XL No Agent or other person, in the regular employ of the

Company, will be permitted to leave his station, or absent Agents ^aM Em- ployes from himself from his work, except on the necessary business ti^f.r respectiYe

' ■■■ ♦' duties not per-

of the Company, without previously obtaining the the"^conrent°of

„ 1 ^ _, . , the General Su-

written consent oi the (general bupermtendent. perintendent.

XII. Whenever a mail-train meets with a detention whereby the regular connection is missed, the Local Agent at Philadelphia or Baltimore, as the case may be, is required to address an m^^TrainJ' °^ immediate communication to the Contract Office of the Post Office Department explaining the cause of such detention. A copy of such communication must be forwarded to the General Superintendent.

XIII. It shall be the duty of the Agents at all stations where wood and water, or either, are taken for the use of the Duties ofAgents

at Wood andWa-

engines, to have the same in readiness, so that they ter stations. may be taken with the least possible delay.

XIV. A monthly collection of all sums, due from tenants of houses and lands belonging to the Company, must be lectionsoovent

14 STATIOX AGENTS.

made by the Agents duly appointed for that purpose, according to lists prepared and furnished by the General Superintendent.

XV. It shall be the duty of Way Agents, on the arrival of Passenger Trains, to attend to the careful delivery in the baggage-

way Agent Car, of all baggage belonging to passengers taking the

to attend to the . , . , . . , ,

delivery of bag. train at their respective stations, in order that such

gage in the bag- gage car. baggage may be safely transported to its place of desti- nation.

XVI. Station Agents will be held strictly responsible for the station Agents safe conditiou of the switches at or near their re-

responsible for

tkTn oflwitchM spective stations. All switches must be kept in their live stations. proper position, leading on to the main track, except when necessary to switch a train, engine or cars, on or off the Turnout.

XVII. Each Station Agent must make a daily inspection of all rooms and other places connected with his station, and see that the

station Agents game are kept neat and clean. He must prevent all abuse

must protect the ••■ ^

p^y.*°^'* ^'° of the Company's property committed to his charge, and will be held answerable for any injury happening to the same through his carelessness or neglect.

SECTION FOUKTH.

[anapm^nt at i\t Campn^'s Maxk Blm^,

I. No purchase of materials to be used in any shop must be made by the Master thereof, or by any person under naferfai^*'^ °^ his charge, without the written order of the General Superintendent.

II. The delivery of all articles, purchased for the use of the Company by order of the General Superintendent must be accom- panied by a bill of cost and particulars, showing the date and place

Dttlivsrv

of purchase. The Master of each Shop must carefully of ai tides pur- chased.

examine all bills for materials delivered, and if found correct, a copy of such bill must be entered on the Stock Book to be kept at the shop for that purpose. The original bill, approved by the Master of the Shop, must be forwarded to the General Superin- tendent without delay. In case materials are delivered at a Shop, unaccompanied by a bill for the same, the Master of the Shop must give immediate notice of such fact to the General Superin- tendent and take an accurate account of the materials delivered, before using any portion thereof.

III. An exact description of all materials used in each shop, and the particular purpose for which each article was j^ateS^'mnst required, must be entered on the Stock Book. All ma- Bt^kb^k?'' terials sent from one Shop to another must be accompanied by a bill of the same.

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16 WORK SHOPS.

IV. Under the head of " Oil " must be charged all bills for Oil. oil, tallow, grease, suet, and fluid, together "with all the

expenses incident to the same. Under the head of " Waste " must Waste. be charged all bills for waste, packing, and other mate- rials used in cleaning cars and engines, and the expense attending snatucmnort ^^^ ^ame. Under the head of " Shops, Tools and Machinery," must be charged all bills relative to the same.

V. All materials purchased for the use of the Company must Materua""* °^ be charged to " Stock, Materials, &c." when received, and charged off to the proper account, as they are used.

VI. At the end of each quarter a general statement must be forwarded by the Master of each Shop to the General Superin- men^ts^"^^^^*^**^" Pendent, embracing — First, a list of the persons from whom purchases shall have been made during the preceding quarter, together with a statement of the quantity, quality, and use of the articles purchased : — Second, an analysis of all articles received at the Shop, showing the purpose for which they were used, and the amount thereof: — Third, a statement of " Oil " used : — Fourth, a statement of " Waste " used : — Fifth, an inventory of new materials on hand, stating the cost and quantity of the same : — Sixth, an inventory of old materials on hand, stating the quantity and value thereof: — Seventh, a statement of " Oil" on hand, together with the cost and quantity thereof: — Eighth, a statement of the "Waste " on hand, together with the cost and quantity of the same.

VII. At each Machine Shop an account must be kept of the

Accounts to .

be kept at ma- time of cach workmau employed, his rate of pay and

chine shop. r ./ 7 x ./

the quantity of materials used on each engine and tender built or repaired at such shop.

WORK SHOPS, IT

VIII. At each Car Sliop an account must be kept of the time of each workman, and his occupation, the quantity of keptat"car*8hop materials used, and for what purpose. A separate account must be kept of Passenger and Burden Cars.

IX. On the first day of every month the foreman of each shop must forward to the General Superintendent's ofiice an account of the time and rate of pay of each workman under his to°bf madTby

I ,1 ^ 1 • 1 1 1 the foreman of

charge, the work upon which sucn workman was em- each shop to the

General Super-

ployed, and the quantity and value of materials used intendent. during the month, and the purposes to which they were appro- priated.

X. The Master Machinist must keep a particular record of the work performed by each engine in service, in his gup^ri'utendent department, showing the number of miles run with Pas- shops. senger, Freight and Gravel Trains, respectively ; he must also keep an account of the oil and waste consumed by each engine, the amount of money and labor expended on the same, together with the oil, tallow, grease and waste used on each train, and the number of miles run by the train.

XI. The Master Machinist must furnish each Engine Driver with a suitable book, in which to enter an account of his daily employ- ment stating the particular train to which he is attached, to wu^nls^hed the number of miles run, and the quantity of fuel taken dum hooks. for the use of his engine from the different stations along the line. At the end of each month, such book must be sent to the General Superintendent for examination and record, and an abstract from the same will be prepared under his direction, to be filed in

the office of the President. 3

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XII. All materials at any shop or station, unsuitable for use, shall be sold for cash, under the order of the General Superin- ria^s^imsuiTa'bfe toudent, whencver he may deem it advisable, and the

for the Com- i r i i ' i r. i

pany'suse. procecds 01 such salcs accompanied by a memorandum of the different materials sold, and the price received for each article, must be transmitted to the Treasurer without delay. Such account shall be credited with the proceeds.

XIII. No person in the employ of the Company shall be allowed The Company's to work On iobs for private individuals ; and no materi-

•workmen not "

ln°^otkV^lri- als belonging to the Company shall be used on any

\ate indiTiduala .,., „ ,, ,, ,, ^

The use of privatc TODS or lor any other purposes than those tor

the Company's J- '^ -^ '- '■

atber"than the wHch they wcrc purchascd, excepting by the joint pSforbidden! conscut of the President and General Superintendent given in writing.

SECTION FIFTH

®00!^ ^gent's J^prtmtttt,

I. The Wood Agent shall purchase, take charge of and dis- tribute at the several stations, in accordance with the orders of the General Superintendent, all the wood which may be ^ygo'^^'l^^nt*^^ needed for the operations of the Road. It shall also be his duty to see that fuel is at all times prepared and in readiness for the use of the engines employed on the road.

II. Agents at Wood Stations will be required to keep an ac- count of all the wood received by them ; and also an account of its daily use, stating the engine and train to which it is ceitHnd nlltt

, T T , . , . . . . , Wood to be kept

delivered and the station to which it is sent, or whatever ^y Agents at

Wood Stations.

other disposition may have been made of the same ; such account must be forwarded to the General Superintendent, at the end of each month, for examination and comparison.

III. Agents at stations where wood is first delivered will receive orders from the General Superintendent or the po^afofwood'^' Wood Agent, from time to time, as to the use and disposal of the same.

IV. When a vessel shall have discharged its cargo, the wood

must be measured by an Inspector duly authorised for that purpose,

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20 WOOD agents' department.

whose certificate of measurement must be attached to the bill of i^'v^ir"'^"^ °°^*> together with the Order of the Wood Agent who purchased the wood. The correctness of such certificate must be attested by the signature of the Wood Agent.

V. The Treasurer is authorised, upon the order or draft of the wordBuiTtobe Greneral Superintendent approved by the President, to

made in advance • , o i • ^ p ■ i , i> ttt t

iu certain cases, appropriate luuds lu advance tor the payment oi Wood Bills at stations where wood is brought in vessels.

SECTION SIXTH

(tprtmcnt -0! %xmL

I. It shall be tlie duty of the Supervisor of Cars and Trains to see that the Trains make the regular time prescribed Duties of su-

pervisor of Cars

by the Time Table, and that the Train Hands are at and Trains. their respective posts when duty requires.

II. He must also attend to the proper distribution of Passenger Cars at the different points along the line of the Road, where they may be required, and see that the same are kept neat Distribution

1 . T -,. . A . T ^^^ Repaiirs of

and clean, and m good condition for service. In case Passenger cars, they require repairs, he must give information to that effect to the General Superintendent.

III. He will be required to assist the Master of Transportation in distributing Freight Cars at those points along the Distribution

° ° ° of Freight Cars

line of the road, where they may be needed, and to at- ^^^ ^°°^- tend to the distribution of wood, at the proper stations, for the use of the Engines.

IV. He will be held responsible for the good order and condi- tion of Stations and Station Grounds, and must never gtationGrounda allow cars to stand in any place whereby the passing of trains may

be endangered.

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22 DEPARTMENT OF TRAINS.

V. He must forthwith report to the General Siiperinteudent All defects in all dcfccts in Engines, Cars, Stations, Brido-es, or

the road or ma- a j 7 1 07

r^pSTo'the Fixtures, and any neglect of duty on the part of the

General Super-

intendent. Operatives.

VI. Every Passenger Car, at the end of each trip must be inspected by the person appointed for that purpose, at the station Carinr^ectorf whore it romains to be cleaned, warmed, or repaired. Agents and Conductors are required to report to the General Superintendent, any neglect on the part of the Car Inspector to keep the Cars in proper order and condition.

VII. Passenger Trains must in all cases be provided with an Alarm Cord passing through the Train, and attached to the beU of

Alarm Cord, the Engine. Conductors and Engine Drivers vrill be held responsible for the execution of this order.

VII. Conductors must be at their posts at least thirty minutes previous to the time of departure, and see that everything con- di^tor*^ °^ ^°°' ^6cted with their Train is in proper order. They must give the signal for starting and stopping the Train, and report to the General Superintendent, in writing, all detentions of the Trains under their control, and the cause thereof. In case of accident, they must forward to the General Superintendent, a detailed account of such accident, and all the circumstances therewith connected.

IX. Conductors must report to the office of the General Super- intendent all free passengers, the distance each one rides, and by whose orders they are passed. They must carefully examine and Free Passengers collcct all Tickcts and Passcs, and not allow any person to ride over the road without a Ticket, or Pass signed by the President, Superintendent, Treasurer, a Director, or by the

DEPARTMENT OF TRAINS. 23

Local Agent at Baltimore or Philadelphia. All passes must be sent to the General Superintendent's office for registration. Conductors must also note, on each Way Bill, the number of passengers paying fares in the cars, and the distance each one rides.

X. All Tickets collected by the Conductors must be forthwith sent to the Greneral Superintendent's office, where they genftolueGe^ will be compared with the accounts of sale kept by the dent's ofaoe. Ticket Clerk.

XI. Conductors will have charge of the Engine Drivers, Brake- men and Baggage Masters, connected with their res- to be under the

control of the

pective Trains. conductor.

XII. The Conductor and Train ■ Hands must use all possible means to prevent passengers from endangering their safety, by imprudent exposure or carelessness, such as standing on g^^^^^l °^ ^** the platforms of the cars, or putting their heads or arms out of the windows. The Conductor must, if possible, restrain all disorderly persons while in the cars. If by the use of mild measures he is unable to accomplish this object, he is fully authorised and empow- ered to resort to all reasonable means to ensure the safety and comfort of the Passengers committed to his charge.

XIII. On stopping the Train at any station the Conductor must distinctly announce, or cause to be announced in each car, so as to be heard throughout the car, the name of such . Name of stop-

° ' pmg place to be

station. Sufficient time must in all cases be allowed for thecS!'^^ "* passengers to leave or enter the train in safety, prudent dispatch being taken to avoid delay.

XIV. In cases of difficulty or danger, the Con- cuityordaniS' ductor must consult and advise with the Engine Driver.

24 DEPARTMENT OF TRAINS.

XV. The Conductor must attend to the prompt and careful ofLette^fM^f- delivery of all Letters, Manifests, and other documents

fests and other ^ n • i ii /^ i i • t

documents. connocted "With the (Jompany s busmess, entrusted to his care.

XVI. Each Conductor and Engine Driver must possess a good, Time Keeper, accurate, and reliable Time Keeper, which must be

regulated daily by the clock in the Ticket Office, at the Philadel- phia Station.

XVII. Each Conductor and Engine Driver must, when on duty, be furnished with a Time Table. Special instructions on the Time

Time Table. Table will remain in force only while such Time Table continues in use.

XVIII. Conductors and other Train Hands must never attempt Attempts to to influence passengers in favor of or against particular

influence pas- x o ox

of^^of Lgf^Mt'^ Hotels or other public establishments. If consulted on

particular Ho- i i • i -i • • n

teis forbidden, the suDjcct they must endcavor to act impartially.

XIX. The Conductor must not permit the sale of Books,

Unauthorised -r. f i • i /^ i

sale of Books, Jr'apers, or Keireshments, m the Cars by any person

Papers, or Eo- -"^ ' ' J J r

the care°prohib° "^^^ ^luly authoriscd by the General Superintendent.

ited.

XX. In case a Train is behind time and liable to be overtaken by a following Train or met by an approaching one, special care of comsionr" °^^^^ ^^ taken by the Conductor and Engine Driver to guard against danger.

XXI. Conductors, Baggage Masters, and Brakemen, while on Badges. duty, must invariably wear their appropriate badges.

DEPARTMENT OF TRAINS. 25

XXII. On the arrival of a Train at its Terminus, the Conductor, Engine Driver, Baggage Master, and Brakemen, must musf repOT^to report themselves to the Agent for instructions before Ag^ent. leaving the Station.

XXIII. In case a Conductor is disabled the Engine Driver mil be held responsible for the safety of the Train until some ^ conductor °^ other person is appointed to take charge of the same.

XXIY. Engine Drivers must be on their Engines at least thirty minutes before the time for starting the train, and see Engkie*Drivors. that they are in good running order. They must start promptly at the signal given by the Conductor, taking care not to separate their Train.

XXV. They will be held responsible for making time between Stations, and must keep a constant look-out on the musfmake tol Track, and pay careful attention to their Trains. They must scrupulously observe all Signals of Caution and Dan- gji^X^andVi^ ger, and keep a particular look-out at Switches, first ches! '^ ° "^^ ' ascertaining that each Switch is in its proper place before crossing the same. They must never enter upon any Draw Draw Bridge. Bridge without knowing that everything connected with the Bridge is in a perfectly safe condition.

XXVI. In passing over Bush and Gunpowder Bridges, the rate of speed must in no case exceed sixteen miles per hour. ^"^'^ ^^^ ^'^^'

powder Bridges.

In running'* during or after a storm every precaution Rtmning du-

ring or after a

must be taken to guard against the possibility of dan- storm.

ger. In case of accident, the Engine Driver must keep Accidents.

4>

26 DEPARTMENT OF TRAINS.

an exact account of all the facts relative to the same, so as to be able to testify to them before a judicial tribunal.

XXVII. Engine Drivers must approach Stations, -where they stopptagPiLs'! ^^® required to stop, at such a rate of speed as mil render it unnecessary to reverse the Engine, or slide the wheels to carfoTthepart ^^^P *^® Train. They must be careful to bear in mind vers.''^"'^ "* the fact that the lives of the Passsengers are entrusted to their care, and that any neglect of duty, or carelessness on their part may be productive of the most serious consequences, and will render them liable to a summary dismissal from the Company's •service.

XXVIII. The Engine Driver must see that his Engine is at all Engine Drivers timcs providcd with a pair of Jack Screws, Red and

must furnish _^

^th cMtfS*^ White Lanterns and Flags, and such duplicate portions g°encies?' ^^^^' of Machinery as may be needed to remedy such slight derangements as may happen to his Engine.

XXIX. The greatest care must at all times be taken to avoid the scattering of sparks, cinders, or fire, in any shape, from the s frkf ci^derf Engine Chimneys. Spark Arresters and Ash Pans avoided. *° ^ must bc thoroughly examined, at the beginning and end of each trip, and if found defective or dangerous, they must be immediately repaired, and put in a safe condition.

XXX. On arriving at the end of his route, the Engine Driver must carefully inspect his Engine, and report its condition to the o/En^S Master Machinist. He will be required to make such repairs or render such assistance as may be necessary.

DEPARTMENT OP TRAINS. 27

XXXI. A careful account must be kept by eacb Engine Driver of the Oil and Waste consumed on each trip by his En- Accounts to be

kept by Engine

gine, the cost of repairs on the same, all accidents i^rivers. happening to his train, the number of miles run, and the time made by his Engine.

XXXII. Engine Drivers will not be permitted to leave their Engines while attached to Trains or standing on the Engine Drivers

must not leave Main Track. their Engines.

XXXIII. On approaching Bridges, steam must be shut off before the Engine reaches the Bridge, and so continue until the crossing bridges rear Car has passed over the same, provided the speed of the Train be sufficient for that purpose.

XXXIV. No person, except the Supervisor of Cars and Trains, the Master of Transportation, the Road Master, the wtat persons

may ride on th.e

Master Machinists, the Supervisor of Bridges, Supervi- Engine, sors of Track, on their respective Sections, Bridge Tenders, and the Conductor of the Train, will be allowed to ride on the Engine or Tender without permission from the President, General Super- intendent, or a Master Machinist. Engine Drivers will be held responsible for the strict enforcement of this rule.

XXXV. Upon approaching a Draw Bridge, if a Red Target is shown by day, or a Red Light at night, at the signal Mast Head, or at any point on or near the Bridge, or if there is no ^^ be^^obsl^^ed Light or Target seen at all, the Engine Driver must Siaw Bridges.^ stop his Train, and ascertain the cause before proceeding. In no case must a Train proceed across a Draw Bridge, unless a White Target by day, or a White Light by night, be seen at the signal Mast Head, and a corresponding one at the end of the Bridge nearest the approaching Train.

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XXXVI. On approaching the Susquehanna River at night, to be Tbse^rved whcu the track is wet or frosty, the Train must come to

on approaching

tiie^^jusquehan- a fuU stop bcfore the Engine is uncoupled, and the Cars must be pushed on the Boat by the Engine. In no case must the speed of the Train be so great that the Boat Hands cannot get upon the Cars with safety, at least fifty rods before the Train reaches the Station. The Boat Hands will be under the direction Duties of the of the Captain of the Ferry Boat, who will take charge

Captain of the im- titii Mifi

Ferry Boat. of the Tram and be held responsible for the same, from the time the Cars are ready to come on board of the Boat, until they are discharged on the opposite side of the River.

XXXVII. On approaching a Railroad Crossing, the Train must advance at a moderate speed, and the Engine Driver must see that

Approaching the Way is clear. In case of the slightest doubt as to

llailroad Cross- . .

ings. the safety of proceedmg, the Engine Driver must inva-

riably stop his Train until all danger is removed.

XXXVIII. The Engine bell must be rung, or the whistle sounded at a distance of eighty rods, at least, from any Road Crossing, unless

Precaution to tlicrc be a municipal regulation to the contrary. This

be observed at

Koad Crossings, precaution must be continued until such Crossing shall have been passed by the Train. In case of accident, whereby a Car obstructs the Track, Brakemen or other Train Hands must be im- Ac2i'dent°^ fflcdiately dispatched in the direction of approaching Trains, with a Red Flag by day, or a Red Lantern at night, to give warning of the danger and stop such Trains. The messengers must proceed sufficiently far so as to prevent all danger of collision.

XXXIX. In any case where there is the slightest doubt as to the right of the road, or the safety of proceeding, the safe course Cases of doubt, must invariably be adopted, and signals exhibited in

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each direction, at a sufficient distance, so as to guard against even the possibility of danger from approaching Trains.

XL. In running within the city limits of Philadelphia, Wilming- ton, or Baltimore, extreme care must be taken by the Engine Driver to comply with the existing ordinances of such city, re- cj^^ordlnance?/ stricting the speed of Locomotive Engines and Cars within its boundaries. Any Engine Driver who shall violate this rule will be held responsible for all damage the Company may suffer from his carelessness.

XLL One sound of the Whistle is the signal to let go the Brakes j two sounds to stop the Train ; three sounds to back the Train ; four sounds for a Switchman; and five sounds to wood up. theWhiSie. ^^ A Train following a Passenger or other Train must proceed with extreme caution, keeping at least one mile in the rear of the forward Train.

XLII. Whenever it is necessary, from any cause, to stop a Train on the Koad, such stoppage must take place where the view of the track is clear and uninterrupted, and signals of^*Trafifs! must be exhibited in such a position as to guard against the possi- bility of collision with approaching Trains.

XLIL In case it becomes necessary to back a Train to a Station, a man must be sent in advance of the rear car Backing Trains. of the Train to give warning to approaching Trains, and every pre- caution must be adopted to ensure safety.

XLIV. Eu-emen, while on duty, will be under the direction of the Engine Driver. At the end of each trip they must j-jremrm*'^^ '^^ see that their Engines are properly wiped off and cleaned. Neglect

30 DEPARTMENT OF TRAINS.

to remove dirt or rust from their Engines will be deemed a sufficient cause for dismissal from the Company's service.

XLV. All Brakemen — one of whom must always Tbe stationed on the rear car of the Train — must invariably keep their places at Br.ik^mln.°^ the Brakcs, ready for service, while the Train is in mo- tion. They must promptly apply and let go their Brakes according to the signal given by the Engine Driver. Care must be taken not to slide the wheels, except in cases of imminent danger.

XL VI. At all Stations where the Train stops, and where there is no Car Inspector it shall be the duty of the Brakemen to men aTstoHOTs ©x^-i^iiie carcfully ovory part of the Train, and ascertain no Car inspector that all is right bcfore proceeding. On arriving at the Terminus of the route, they will be required to assist in cleaning and putting in order the cars of their respective Trains. Neatness and care in this respect are absolutely indispensable.

XL VII. The Baggage Master of the Train must be at his post at

least forty-five minutes previous to the time of departure. He must

Baggage attend to the reception of Baggage, and see that it is

Masters of

Trains. propcrly checked and placed in the Baggage Car, so

that it may be safely carried to its place of destination. At the

Collecting and end of cach trip he must collect and sort the Baggage

sorting Baggage

Checks. Checks, taking particular care that corresponding

numbers are put together, so as to guard against any mistake which might arise from a discrepancy between the number on the check given to a passenger, and the number on the Check attached to his baggage. In case such a discrepancy should occur through the negligence or carelessness of the Baggage Master of the Train, he will be held pecuniarily responsible for any damage the Company may suffer thereby.

DEPARTMENT OF TRAINS. 31

XL VIII. The Baggage Master of the Train will be held respon- sible for the Baggage from the time it is placed under his o/^^nSS charge until it is delivered to the owner or other rightful xraiu. person, or to' the Local Baggage Master or Agent, as the case may be.

XLIX. The Baggage Master of the Train shall act as Brakeman upon approaching Stations, or when the signal is given in certain to apply the Brakes. He must not allow any person to ride in the Baggage Car, except by special permission of the Con- ductor.

cases to act as Brake- man.

L. Local Baggage Masters or Agents, as the case may be, shall have charge of, and be held responsible for all Baggage, from the time it is received from the owner until it is delivered to Mastewf^^^^^^ the Baggage Master of the Train ; and from the time it is received by them from the Baggage Master of the Train until it is delivered to the owner or other rightful person.

LI. In case a loss of baggage is alleged by any passenger a mi- nute description of such baggage, together with the name of the person losing the same, the date of such loss, and the B^gg\ge! name of the Train from which such baggage was lost, must be im- mediately communicated to the Local Agent at Philadelphia or Bal- timore. Upon receiving such information the Local Agent must make diligent inquiries for such baggage from the different Station Agents along the line of the road. If these efforts prove unsuc- cessful, the Local Agent must give information of the loss of such baggage to the Agents of the connecting roads, in order that proper measures may be taken to recover the same if lost on the line of their road. Full particulars respecting every claim for lost baggage must be sent, without delay, to the General Superintendent by the Local Agent at Philadelphia or Baltimore, as the case may be.

32 DEPARTMENT OF TRAINS.

LII. No person, not an officer of the Company, nor attached to the Train, will be permitted to ride upon any Freight Train, without rreight Trains, a spcclal ticket for that purpose, or a written pass from an officer of the Company duly authorized to give the same.

LIII. Agents granting permission to any person to ride upon ^Persons^riding a Freight Train must, stipulate with such person, as a ta'kraii ri™c"of couditiou upou which such permission is granted, that

inj ury on them- selves, lie shall take upon himself all risk of injury or danger,

and the attention of such passenger must be specially directed to

the terms of the Freight Train Ticket.

LIV. The fare for each passenger on a Freight Train, for any distance under ten miles, will be ten cents more than is required TraLs.''^ Fright fy^Q-j^ gj-g^ gjass passcugcrs ou Kegular Passenger Trains ; for all distances over ten miles an additional charge of one cent per mile will be made, unless a Passenger Car be attached to such Freight Train.

LV. The Rear Car of every Freight Train must be furnished of^**a ^Frei^ht "^^^^ ^ Brake, and a Brakeman must be in attendance furnished with upou such Brake while the Train is in motion.

a brake.

LVI. The speed of Freight Trains must never exceed the rate I?a1ns°*^^'^^'^'^* prescribed in the Time Table, unless, in case of unavoid- able delay arising after such Train left the last Stopping Place, a higher rate of speed becomes necessary in order to keep fifteen minutes out of the way of approaching Passenger Trains, or unless a special order to the contrary be issued by the General Superin- tendent or Supervisor of Trains.

LVII. Freight Trains must keep at least fifteen minutes out of

DEPARTMENT OF TRAINS. 33

the way of Passenger Trains, and Gravel Trains must Freight and

Gravel Trains

keep at least fifteen minutes out of the way of all other must keep out

•t »' of the way of

rh • other Trains.

Trams.

LVIII. Night Trains must in all cases carry a Red Light on the rear end of the last Car and a White Light in front NigM Trains, of the Engine. 0

LIX. Freight, Gravel, and Wood Trains must in all ^^f ^^*j,^S ,ses take the Side Track at p] met or passed by other Trains.

cases take the Side Track at places where they will be track.

LX. When an Irregular Train or Engine is intended to follow another Train or Engine, information to this effect must andlngrMs!'"' be made as public as possible along the line of the road by written or other positive notice, given by the party under whose authority such Irregular Train or Engine is dispatched.

LXI. No extra Engine, with or without a Train, will be allowed to pass over any portion of the Track, without the written Extra Engines. permission of the General Superintendent, or in his absence, of the Supervisor of Trains.

LXII. Extra Engines and Trains must keep out of the way of Eegular Trains, unless proper notice to the contrary mu^t'kefp^o^utof be given by a Red Flag borne on the Engine of the lar Trains. preceding Train.

LXIII. No Train must, under any circumstances, leave a Station before its regular time of departure as specified in the ?rSn^"" °' Time Table. 5

34 DEPARTMENT OF TRAINS.

LXIV. The Clock in the Ticket Office at the Philadelphia Station shall be taken as the standard of Time, by -which the movements of on-irne"'^'^ Trains and all operations on the Road must be regulated? Station Agents must compare their time, daily, -with that of the Conductor of each Passenger Train from Philadelphia stopping at their respective Stations.

t LXV. At all Wood Stations the Train Hands T\-ill be required,

Unties of Train after performing their respective duties at such Stations,

H:mc]8 at Wood

staiious. iQ assist in taking on board fuel for the use of the En-

gine, so that unnecessary delay at such stopping places may be avoided.

LXVL Conductors, Engine Drivers, Train Hands, and other

Employes at Employes, at the Station in Philadelphia or Baltimore,

Philadelphia or ^ -^ ' '■ '

fubjcT?o*°tho ^'ill be under the direction of the Local Agent at such Eucii Station. Station, and must promptly obey all orders given by such Agent in shifting Trains and attending to other duties about the Station.

IfXVII. All messages involving the safety of a Train, the Tract, Bridges, or anything appertaining to the Road, must be communi- ToMnTdan^rr ^^^^^d in 'Writing, and no reliance must be placed on any

must be reduced ^ ^ i x , i ^ • • a.

to writing. verbal order. In case a telegraphic message is sent, involving the safety of a Train or of anything connected with the Road, the same must be answered before it is acted upon.

SECTION SEVENT^H

I. A Red Flag displayed on the Road by day, or a Red Lantern at night, or anything waved over the Track, -with the apparent intention of stopping the Train, must be regarded as a ^Tanger! Signal of Danger. In such case the Train must stop, and not pro- ceed until the danger is removed, so that the Train may pass with perfect safety.

II. A White Flag displayed on the Road by day, or a White Lantern at night, is the signal that all is right. signaiof Safety.

III. All Trains or Engines running in the evening or night must display a Red Lantern in the rear as a signal to Trains ^ust^'^l'o^^di^

f-y . p ,, . played on tho

or HingmeS lOliOWmg. rear of Trama

or Engines at nigbt.

IV. A Red Flag, borne on the front or top of an Engine by day, or a Red Lantern at night, is a signal that an Extra fi'^^ouf of^ ttfa"

m ' Ti- • r^ ^^ • ^ • ^ iiii j. ^*"y °' '^^ extra

Iram or ±ingine is lollowing, which must be looked out train or engine. for, and kept out of the way of, the same as a regular Train.

V. A White Flag, borne on the Engine by day, or a White antern at night, is a signa llowing, which will look c way of, all Regular Trains.

Lantern at night, is a signal that a Train or Engine is ^rMnTr ^^%l following, which will look out for, and keep out of the the w»y of rcga-

lur iiaios.

36 SIGNALS.

VI. Engine Drivers carrying Signal Flags or Lanterns on their Engines must give notice, at all Stations where they stop, of the T^^lll'^n.^Lc Trains which are followino;. They must also, as far as

Engine Drivers o .^ '

s^gnnrs!'"^ possible, call the attention of the Supervisors, Track Re- pairers and Bridge Tenders to the Signals -which they carry, and each Supervisor, Track Repairer, and Bridge Tender must take notice of each Engine as it pas^s, and ascertain the Signal it carries.

VII. At all Draw Bridges, a White Target, at the Signal Mast Head, together with a White Flag at the end of the Bridge nearest at^Draw Brf/ges *^® approachiug Train, exhibited by ^aj, and a White Light shown at the same places respectively, at night, constitute the Signal of Safety for crossing the Bridge.

VIII. In case the Signal of Safety for crossing a Draw Bridge Cares of douijt is not exhibited, the approaching Train must come to a

as to crossing

Bridges. full gtQp^ a,nd not proceed so long as there remains the

slightest doubt as to the safety of crossing the Bridge.

IX. A Red Target at the Signal Mast Head exhibited by day

Signal of Dan- Or a Red Light shown at the same place at night, con- ger at Draw- ^ ° ^ ^ ° _

Bridges. stitutcs the Signal of Danger, and requires the imme-

diate stoppage of the approaching Train.

SECTION EIGHTH

Sicraiy g^prtmot.

I. It shall be the duty of the Road Master to have charge of the Track, Switches, Frogs, Turn-outs, Crossings, Culverts, Ro^^^MastL*^* Cattle Guards, Drains and Fences, and to keep the Road in a safe condition for running Trains.

II. The Supervisors of Track will be subject to the directions of the Road Master, who will be held responsible for the TrackTo^be'^^n-

der the direction

faithful performance of their respective duties. of the Koad Mas-

Ill. The Road Master must require each Supervisor of Track to pass over his section every morning before the passing Tr^ack must'^ s^ of any Train, to ascertain the condition of the road, pictive sectioM

every morning

Particular attention must be paid to all Switches and before the pas.

■i sage of Trains.

Guard Rails.

IV. In all cases of delay or accident, the Road Master, or, in his absence, the nearest Supervisor, must, at the request of the Conductor of the Train, furnish all the assistance in his Acddent^s!"^ power. At such times he must carefully avoid any interference with the duty of the Conductor, to whose charge is committed the safety of the Train.

S8 ROAD PEPARTMENt,

V. The Road Master, employing an Engine for the purpose of ter^is"n"ston"^ Cleaning or repairing the Track, will have control of the

We for liugines i i i i i -i i /» i

in his employ. Same, and be held responsible tor the same.

\.

VI. During or after a storm, a careful examination must be made, by each Supervisor of Track, of all Bridges, Embankments, Deep Duties of Super- (^^^g Culvcrts, and Masonry on his Section. If any

Tisors of Track. > ' ^ ^

obstruction to the safe passage of Trains be found on the Road Bed, Track, or Bridges, prompt and energetic measujes must be imme- diately taken to remove such obstruction, and seasonable warning must be given to approaching Trains, by waving a Red Flag by day, or a Red Lantern at night, across the Track, at a distance of at least one half of a mile from the place of danger. A White Flag, waved across the Track by day or a White Lantern at night, will be the signal for such Trains to proceed.

VII. The Supervisors of Track must observe the Signals on the passing of each Train ; they must attend to the condition of fences signai"&r* ° on their respective section, and see that all Land Owners, who are required to keep their fences in repair, do not neglect their duty. They must not permit any gates to remain open, or any bars to be left down, for a longer space than is absolutely necessary.

VIII. The Road Master, Supervisors of Track, and the men The Road Mas- uudcr their charge will be required to give their exclu-

ter, Supervisors . ...

of Track, and sivo and Undivided attention to their respective duties,

their men must ■"■

vided*^attention taking cvcry possible precaution to ensure the safety of

to their duties i rn • t • r» t r> n

ontheKoad. the Irains, and protection oi lite and property.

IX. In all cases when repairs of the Road Bed or Track are in progress, so as to obstruct or endanger the passage of Trains, a Red Repairs of Track Flag, by day, OF a Red Lantern at night, must be exhib-

BOAD DEPARTMENT.

39

ited on the Track, in both directions, so as to be seen from an ap- proadhing Train at a distance of half a mile at least from the place of danger. When extraordinary repairs are required, immediate notice must be s6Bt to the General Superintendent.

X. The Supervisor of Bridges shall have charge of all the Bridges along the line of the Road, and shall be responsible for the safe condition of the same. The Bridge Tenders and Duties of the

Supervisors of

Repairers shall be subject to his control, and will be held ^"Jges. accountable for the faithful discharge of their respective duties. Any negligence or carelessness on their part must be immediately reported to the General Superintendent. He will be required to see that all needful repairs of Bridges are promptly made and that the Signals are properly adjusted and kept in good order. In case extraordinary repairs are required, he must report the same to the General Superintendent for his instructions.

XI. It shall be the duty of each Bridge tender, immediately before and after the passage of any Train, and after a storm, to make a careful inspection of each and every Bridge com- i^ndewf^"^"^ mitted to his charge, and see that the same is kept in a perfectly safe condition. Ail joint-pieces must be screwed up securely so as to prevent the possibility of lateral motion between them and the rail. Every precaution must be taken to guard against the danger of fire from the engine or other cause, and means must always be in readiness to extinguish it, in case a fire breaks out.

XII. Bridge Tenders will be held to the strictest accountability for the proper adjustment of all Draws and Signals Accountability

° of Bridge Xen-

entrusted to their keeping, the safe position of the rails '^®'^^-

in the line, and the seasonable display of correct and unmistaJceable

signals of safety or danger, as the case may require.

40 HOAD DEPARTMENT.

XIII. Switchmen will be held responsible for the proper position of the Switches under their charge. The Switch Rails must be kept ST^"chmen! lockcd in a line with the Main Track, except when it is necessary to shift Cars, Engines or Trains on or off the Turn-out. A Switchman must never leave his Switch, unless it is so placed that Trains may pass on the Main Track, and securely locked in that position. 'i^

XIV. Each Switchman must be at his post at least twenty Switchmen miuutcs beforc any Regular Train is due, to attend

must be at their ./ o /

nutesblforeany to the sMfting of Cars and Engines without unnecessary

Kegular Train , ,

is due. delay.

Approved^

S. M. EELTON,

President Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore RaUroad Company.

PART SECOND.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

FOB THE MANAGEMENT OP THE

1. The foregoing Rules and Regulations in force on tlie Phila- delphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad, shall KcguiLaons^ln govern the official conduct of the Agents and Employes ladeiphia, wii-

rqjngton and

of the New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Company, f^'^^h^i ^£1'.

, f • f , • r» 1 1 • ^ 1 ern unless oth-

except as hereinafter specified and provided. erwise provided.

II. There shall be a Chairman of the Committee on tuf^^oZntee Accounts, and General Agent of the New Castle and General Agent.

Frenchtown Railroad Company.

III. The Assistant Treasurer shall act as the General ^^t*Trefsurer!*' Accountant, and Receiving and Disbursing officer.

IV. The Assistant Treasurer shall render monthly, to the Trea- surer, a detailed account of all his receipts and disburse- TreMurer'^wfii ments, and the Treasurer shall enter the general results ly accounTtothe

Treasurer.

to the proper account in the books of the Company. 6

42 NEW CASTLE AND FRENCIITOWN RAILROAD.

V. No expenditure shall be made, and no article purchased by and purewof ^^J of^ccY, on the Company's account, without the conTpany's uso. Written Order of the Chairman of the Committee on Accounts, or of the General Agent.

VI. Every Bill or Account for expenditures and purchases must be endorsed, with a certificate of its correctness, by the officer AcTOunts"* incurring the same. Such certificate must state the quantity and quality of each article purchased, and the particular purpose for which it was procured. Each Bill or Account, thus certified, shall be sent to the General Agent without delay. After receiving the approval of that officer, and of the Chairman of the Committee on Accounts, the same will be paid by the Assistant Treasurer.

VII. The Local Superintendent shall have charge of the Road inteSnt "^*''' ^^^ '^^^ Appurtenanccs.

VIII. The management and operations of the Steamboats at RCboaK ^ew Castle and Frenchtown shall be subject to the instructions of the Local Superintendent communicated to the Captains on duty.

IX. The Local Superintendent will make a monthly report to Monthly Report the Board of Dircctors of all the operations in his De-

of the Local Su- perintendent, partment for the preceding month.

X. A detailed account of the number of miles run by each Monthly Report Stcamboat, and the quantity of fuel, oil, waste and

must DO made ' 1 ./ / >

Ag6*nt^ b^^^o packing used, including a statement of the repairs, shall

Captain of each , i/-~t 1 k ■% 1 1 ^ r\ l '

Steamboat. bc sout to the General Agent, monthly, by the Captain of the same.

PAET THIRD.

I. Every Operative, in the employ of the Company, must devote himself exclusively to its service, and obey, cheerfully and promptly, all orders received from his Superiors in office. ordSs*'^""^ °^ Disobedience of orders on the part of any Employe will subject the oJOfender to immediate dismissal from the Company's service.

II. All persons in the employ of the Company are required to conduct themselves with civility towards those with whom their official duties may bring them in contact. Any infraction Empioy^^s"''* °^ of this rule will be deemed a sufficient cause for dismissal from the Company's service.

III. All Agents and Employes are strictly forbidden to trade or traffic in any article produced along the line of the Road. Any Agent or Employe, who shall take advantage of his ^on^prohMted! official position for the purpose of private speculation, will be forthwith discharged from the Company's service.

IV. All persons in places of trust, in the service of the Company, are required to report to the General Super- Ne^n^ence or

• .1, /^ 1* , ,1 1 ',1 misconduct to

mtendent, or Ueneral Agent, as the case may be, with- be reported to

the General Su-

out delay, all negligence or misconduct on the part of perintendent. any Employe, which may prove injurious to the interests of the Company or endanger tho safety of the Road.

44 GENERAL REGULATIONS.

V. The use of intoxicating liquors by any operative of the of^intox^ith!^ Compauy Avill be considered a sufficient cause for re-

Liquora forbid- ■, ,. ,. i i,i i f • l • j.'

den. moval trom nis place, and the sale oi intoxicating

liquors on board of any Steam or Ferry Boat, or on the premises of the Company is strictly forbidden.

VI. If any property, belonging to the Company, shall suflfer damage from improper use or carelessness, the person having charge Damage result- of the samo will bc held responsible for such damage,

ing from care- _ , .

icssncsa. and a deduction shall be made from the pay due such

person, sufficient to compensate for the loss resulting to the Com- pany, or to replace such property, as may be deemed advisable.

VII. All Books or Papers showing the business or operations Books and of the Company will be considered the property of

Papers relative ^ r^ a t-ii'mii

to the Business such Compauy ; and no Agent or Employe will be al- eithercompauy. j^^^^ ^^ ^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^^ accouut of the Company's bu- siness or affairs in any book belonging to himself.

VIII. Every Agent or Employe, leaving the service of the pioy6s^ Tea^™g Company, must previous to his departure, deliver up to ee^ice"'"^'*'^^'^ the proper officer all Books, Papers or other Property in his possession belonging to the Company.

IX. No person, not duly authorised for that purpose, will be mone^'** °^ allowcd to rcccivc money on account of the Company.

GENERAL REGULATIONS.

45

X. A strict compliance with the foregoing Rules and Rogula- with th? Tre° tions will be required of each person to whom they are

going Rules and

Regulations im- applicable. Ignoraucc of any Rule or Regulation will in no case be deemed a reasonable or proper excuse for violation or non-observance of the same.

XI. All Rules, Regulations, Orders or Instructions, inconsistent with the foregoing Rules and Regulations, are hereby repealed.

Kepealing Clause.

App'oved,

S. M. Fblton, James Rogers, J. I. Cohen, Jr.

Committee, New Castle and French- town Kailroad Company.

S. M. FELTON, President,

Phila., Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Compaiiy.

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