. Report of proceedings incidental to the erection and dedication of the Confederate monument. ger, same road; October, 18S8, to November i, 1890, successively as assistant generalmanager Lake Shore & Michigan Southern railway, general manager Chesapeake &Ohio railway and general manager Louisville, New Orleans & Texas railway. NovemberI. 1890, to date, second vice-president Illinois Central railroad. Attended International Railway Congress held in London, England, in June, a delegate from the American Railway Association; is an admirable railroad man and,as the practical general manag
. Report of proceedings incidental to the erection and dedication of the Confederate monument. ger, same road; October, 18S8, to November i, 1890, successively as assistant generalmanager Lake Shore & Michigan Southern railway, general manager Chesapeake &Ohio railway and general manager Louisville, New Orleans & Texas railway. NovemberI. 1890, to date, second vice-president Illinois Central railroad. Attended International Railway Congress held in London, England, in June, a delegate from the American Railway Association; is an admirable railroad man and,as the practical general manager of the Illinois Central railroad, has made the greatestsuccess of his life—as thoroughly evidenced by the fine condition of that property underhis active management He is a stanch determined man. a fast friend and true to e\ery put pose. GEOI^GE M. PULLMAN, of Chicago. The splendid triutnph of Mr. Ilillman in the construction ut thepalace sleeping car and the development of the extensive sleeping carsystetn which bears his name, has given great comfort and convenience -*^.. 244 to the tra\eling public throughout the continent. While this fact evi-dences great inventive, mechanical and business ability, it does not hillyshow the character of the man. He is a man oi elevated sentiments inall things; ever ready and willing to assist legitimate enterprise generous in individual and collective charities. He is anational patriot of pronounced stamp, but so liberally broad by naturethat he can view and consider the actions of opposing elements fromtlieir standpoints. It was his courteous act, in recognition of braver)and fortitude, wliich supjilied the sleeping car accommodations to Con-federate generals and other personages, who as guests, attended thededication of the Confederate monument in Chicago. IJIoGR.^PHIC George Mortimer Pullman \v;is horn in county, N March 3, 1831He received an ordinary country school education, and at the age of 14 was
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