Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-16
THE q. v. II. R. MEETING AT
LUIKAY.

Inrav TO attend called meeting of the
stockholders of the Shenandoah valley
Misunderstanding the run there, by ral,
from ShepherdstOwn in about four hours.
On our way up, while comfortably seat
oil on the velvet covered CUSHIONS Oh
snlend Eastlake car, through the plate,
gIass windows of which we enjoyed
fbe eyer-varying views OF the beautlful
scenery along the line which came In
nuick succession like those OF moving
panorama. it was with a thorough anC
thankful appreciation of modern improve
ments in the mode Of travelling, that we
contrasted our late trip to Luray with
previous iournies to that place at this sea-
son oftbe wear; when, instead OF being
borne there quickly and as quietly as Il
reposing con fiowery beds OF ease" we
had to plod our weary way along the Ill
kent country roads, alternately stumbling
over stones and plunging into mud hoies
taking two days to get to our destination,
and then feeling so wretchedly used up
as to be almost Incapable of further eXer-
ton. So, we. say in all sincerity from
the bottom of our hearts-Blessed be the
memory of him who first invented rail-
roads and all honor to those whose efforts
have been successful in securing one Tor
us!
But, this is not telling our readers about
the meeting; which was one OF the most
important that the stockholders OF our rail-
road have ever had.
Ii was called to order at noon by the
Hon. William Mines, Jr., who, whei IL
was ascertained by roll call that mayor
ity of the stock was represented, nominal
ted the Hon. A. r. Boteler as Chairman
Col. Boteler on taking the ChaiI thanheu
the stockholders for the compliment OF
being called on to preside over their deliD-
erations and congratulated them on the
pleasant auspices under when they nau
assembled. "To-day," said he, "the last
rnike il driven which marks the compile
ton ofrHE FIRST DIVISION of the 5. V. *.
r. from HagerstOwn to Waynesboro-a
distance of l43 miles-so that we can now
afford TO turn our backs upon the gloomy
past and fix "the kindling eye OF conf
depce" upon the future in the full assur-
ance that our railroad is a triumphant
success and that it will be, not only
lasting monument to its public spirited
projectors and to those whose means apd
energy have made it a success but likewise
a great and growing benefit to the coun-
ties through which it runs and to the
States it binds together, &C., &c.
Mr.. j. II. Wright of Clarke and Messrs::
Jordan and Broaddus of Page, editors OF
the ADVANCE and COURIER, were appoint
ed Secretaries
A committee on proxies was then APP
pointed which consisted OF Messrs. DaVeL-
port, little, Lowell, Powers and Elclel-
berger and which, after examining ere
dentials, reported that nearly all the stock
holders of the company were present
either by proxy or in person.
Whereupon a Series of resolutions was
offered by the Hon. VIM. ii. Travers,
which we regret not TO have copies OF III
time for this weeks paper, but the pur-
port of which has as well as we can re-
member, in the first place-to connfm the
settlement made with the CONSTRUCTION
Company by the Board of Directors
Secondly-To receive the road ana It's
equipments from the Construction COM
pany.
T6irdlv-To consolidate the two mort
cages upon the road into one AT LESS
RATE OF INTEREST.
Fourthly-To authorize the Board to ex-
tend the line to Il connection with the at
lantic. Mississippi & Western Road, (now
known as the Norfolk q Westernl at
either Salem or some other point III that
neighborhood ninety odd miles south OF
WaynesbOro and to provide the means
for making said connection.
After some discussion which was pleas
antly conducted and happily concluded
the resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed and the meeting adjourned.
Immediately after the adjournment
there was meeting of the Board of Dlrec-
tors which of course was held with closed
doors but at which we learn that Mt.
Mines, on account of the increasing de-
mands of his private business III connec-
ton with the Shenandoah Iron Works,
(Which we learn are to be operated by
him on a more extensive scale than ever
resigned the Presidency of the 5. V. X. X.
Company in favor of Mr.. F. kimDall OF
philadelphia, who was unanimously cleo
ted in his place.
Mr.. Mines will, however, remain in
the Directory to which Mr.. Clarence ii.
Clark was also elected to fill the vacancy
caused by Col. Mann Spitler's resigna-
ton.
Col. Coe was, we also learn, appointed
Chief Engineer of the S. V. X. Il. and MI.
Morss assigned to important engineering
duties in connection with the maintain
ance and improvement of the track OF the
line already constructed.
All the other officers and employees OF
the late Construction Company, when
has now ceased to exist, are retained by
the 5 V. r. r. Company in their present
position.