Discussion on “induction machines for heavy single-phase motor service,” “electrical operation of the West Jersey Seashore railroad,” “analysis of electrification.” Chicago, Ill., June 28, 1911. (see proceedings f

Frank J. Sprague: I have a somewhat proprietary and professional interest in Chicago. It is true, as the President has said, that my inaugural address in 1892 was on the coming developments in electric railways. That was some nineteen years ago. It was the same year when Charles J. Van Depoele, that ingenious, persistent and hard working pioneer in the electric railway field, gave up his earthly activities, and left his name, his influence and the record of his early work, but also a continuing loss to a new development and to a great industry.