Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-03-28
THE SHEPHERD TURNPIKE.

The boom, boom, boom, heard north
Of town about ~ and 6o'clock for sew
eral days past. sounds like war-times.
But it's only war on the rocks-the
dynanite's part in tie work OF the
Shepherd Turnpike. wlicl, We ar
glad TO report, once agail goes for
ward.
The suspension Of work for the past
couple months, caused by trouble aud
litigation with the former contractors,
while very much regretted, now, how
ever, only marks so much lost time.
Mr.. Shepherd has taken full posses
sion of the roadway, and begun active
operations under his own manage
ment. To those who know him, and
his method of doing things, this means
a great deal. 1t at once gives assur-
ance again that the pike will be COM
pleted, and that in the shortest time
and best manner practicable.
He has secured the steam crusher
and added to the equipment ponder
Gus roller that is almost a cT1isher it
self, very important item in effec-
lively compacting the metal and Civ
ing lasting finish and solidity to the
road bed
From all we learn, new life has
been given the work and proper dis
cipline been introduced. An efficient
superintendent, skilled and expert
enced foremen, an ample supply OF
hands, all classified and arranged with
thorough system, under the keen per
ception and frequent personal inspec-
ton Of Mr.. S. himself, give renewed
promise and expectation of magniti-
cent roadway.
And we rejoice with the people OF
that section at the fair prospect of so
early realizing the many benefits we
have heretofore predicted will accrue
TO them from its construction. But
the benefits are not limited to them.
The large number of laboring men
now employed, who in these dull times
are furnished regular work at good
wages and prompt payment, are reap
ing their share of its fruits, and ought
to gratefully remember their gener-
Gus benefactor. And the people OF
our town and district generally, who,
when completed, can freely enjoy its
attractions as beautiful drive, and
in fact of the county itself, TO which
it will be a credit, all owe it n cordial
support and hearty good-speed.
We recognize the obligations OF the
public to Mr. 5. for undertaking sole
" at his own expense such work
practica ly donation-at so large an
outlay, and especially for his earnest
determination to still build same, even
though more costly than under the
original contract was expected. And
we congratulate him on the present
favorable outlook, assure him Of the
continued public interest in its sue
cess, and sincere hope for satisfac-
tory completion without further diff
Guilty, delay or annoyance OF any kind
whatever.
We are glad to learn also that a
number of the property owners on
and near the line, contemplate mac
adamizing the roads and lanes lead
ing from their buildings to the pike.
This would show the greatest appre-
citation of Mr.. SIS liberality, protect
the main driveway against mud and
dirt being carried on it, as well as
more fully bring its real comforts to
their own doors. And never again
can this be done so economically. We
have no doubt easy terms can be
made with Mr. s. for the use OF the
crusher, roller and his equipment,
which would largely reduce the cost.
If so. this is the golden opportunity,
and we trust it will be generally lm-
proved.
A word more, suggesting the proper
care of the road, and the duty OF all |
to avoid injuring it by turning stock
thereon, reckless driving, or thought
less depredations of any kind, esPe-
cially in it's new and unsettled condi-