Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-25
LOCAL AFFAIRS


WHICH RoAp WILL GET W2-The recent ne
gotaiions between the managers of The Penn
sylyania Railroad Company aud those of the
Frederick and Pennsylvania Line road in re-
gard to the easing Of the latter and lis extern
sion to Washington city, has perhaps more
significance than would at first be supposed
1t is wil-known fact that the main object
in view--in these days of connected links Of
through lines, from one extreme point TO an
oiher--is TO secure the best and shortest con-
neclon from Washington TO all parts of the
Souih. At This time, perhaps, the best route
has been secured by the Pennsylvania com
pany un the Long Bridgeto Alexandra; but
The obstruction to the navigation Of the Poto-
mac by this bridge is already receiving the at
tentioE of Congress, and it is probable that be-
fore many years this route will have to be aban-
doned.
In view Of the possibility Of such legislation
in the interests Of commerce and navigation,
il become question of serious import TO the
railroads as TO the best point for crossing the
river above Georgetown and the head Of navi-
CATION. According 10 the opinion OF gentle
men well versed in such matters, the best
point for that purpose is at a point known as
the "Three Sisters" short distance above
Georgetown, and it becomes matter of CON
sideration 10 the rival companies as TO which
shall secure this route.
Should the Pennsylvania company bold
their road from Frederick to the District, it is
highly probable that they will take advantage
Of this point as crossing for Southern CON
nection, thus avoiding all future interference
with the navigation of the river, and, at the
same time, reaching the trade and travel of the
District cities.
Should the Baltimore and Ohio railroad con-
clude to build road from Hanover switch to
the Metropolitan Branch, will it not be
question worth considering, whether il would
not be more economical TO connect the branch
road at Rockville, and thence bya road on
the line of the old Metropolitan route to reach
the river at the above named point2
There is no doubt that the route from Rock
vile to the above point on the Potomac is
uUlu prhClICault anu CHehp. FROM hochVllle 10
Hanover junction, the route would be the
same as that already surveyed for the connec-
ton at Gathersburg, FIVE miles from here,
with the exception of few miles, and the
crossing of Rock Greek at some point near
Prather's mill, which is entirely feasible. By
the building Of this road-which would be but
about five or six miles further than the Wash
ngton Branch--they would lie enabled to Sc
cure good crossing of the Potomac, and a
short connection with all the roads leaving
Alexandria and, at the same time reap all the
benefits of Il short cutoff from the Metropoii-
tan Branch road to Baltimore.
SUDDEN DEATH. 1t is with feelings of sorrow
that we this week chronicle The death of Mr..
CRATIC Clagett, one of our most highly respect
ed citizens. The sad event occurred on Mon
day morning last about 10 o'clock, previous
10 which time he had been in ordinary health
On that morning he was out in the flower gar
den assisting his daughter in arranging some
plants, and complaining of feeling unwell he
returned to the house and layed down on the
bed, from which he never again arose in life
his death occurring in less than half an
hour. Mr.. G. was universally esteemed in the
community, and leaves behind him a large
circle of relatives and friends to mourn his
sudden demise.