CHAPTER XI

THE LEGAL AND FINANCIAL DEPARTMENTS 170

Functions of general counsel, and those of general attorney--A shrewd legal mind's worth to a railroad--The function of the claim-agent--Men and women who feign injury--The secret service as an aid to the claim-agent--Wages of employees the greatest of a railroad's expenditures--The pay-car--The comptroller or auditor--Division of the income from through tickets--Claims for lost or damaged freight--Purchasing-agent and store-keeper.