The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-07-02
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE.
A Plain Case Plainly Stated.


The following correspondence will ex-
plain itself It relates to matt thai
interests every citizen of Clifton Forge
and is treated of briefly yet senten
tiously by two gentlemen, in their off.
cial capacity, who seem to understand
the situation as well as their duty. May
or Bowles presents the disadvantages
and danger to which all classes OF oul
citizens are subjected, III very lntelll-
gent and plain way, and Gen. Ingalls, re
plies in much more emphatic language,
but equally perspicuous. We trust this
correspondence will result in something
practical, and that Gen. ingalls, "influ-
ence' with the Management of the c.
& O. Railway will be sufficient to give
force and emphasis to his views. We
think it entirely probable that the Gen
eral could cause the matter to reach the
ear of the Management, without tres
passing upon the conyentionalities and
proprieties usually observed in such mat
tiers, and that he will see to it that such
influence as he has with the Manage
ment, will be promptly and effectively
exerted. The spirit Of his letter indi-
Gates that he is in earnest, and that the
subject has occupied his mind, to de-
gree, before. 1t will be in keeping with
the progressive policy that has been
shown since he became connected with
the c. Il O. system, for him to address
the Management as pointedly and def
nitely as he speaks in this letter. We
are sure if he would do so, good and suf-
ficient results would follow
The correspondence will be read with
interest
OFFICE OF MAYOR
CLIFTON FORGE VA, June 18th, 1881.
NJ. E. ingalls,, Esq, President c. d 0. Railroad
Cincinnati, Ohio.
DEAR Sm:-I wrote you. enclosing a nu-
merously signed petition of the citizens and
business men of Clifton Forge, asking that a
passenger depot should be erected on the town
side at this place. again beg to call your at
tention to this matter, and to insist that some
steps be taken by your Company to prevent the
daily risk of life that the present arrangement
necessarily causes. The situation at present is
simply out of all reason, as nearly all persons
who reside in Clifton Forge, or who visit The
place on business, are compelled to cross the
Company's yards, where engines ana trains are
being constantly shifted, and over many
tracks that it is dangerous even for men, anC
when you think of the danger helpless woneT
and children are exposed to in crossing these
tracks, cannot but think that this matter has
been unintentionally overlooked.
Clifton Forge is now place of about 1900 PEG
pie and is rapidly and daily increasing her pop
ulation, and think that the citizens justl,
entitled to passenger accommodations that viii
prevent the daily exposure to danger, already
mentioned. ] would also call your attention tx
the fact, that for months past the passenger and
freight receipts at Clifton Forge aggregate al
amount that alone entities town, in my
opinion, to suitable passenger facilities
What we want and what entitled to, is
a suitable passenger depot on the North side o
your tracks at this place. that can be reached
without danger to life,and at q convenient poin
to our people. Hoping that this most importan
matter Will not be postponed longer. and that i
will receive your prompt and favorable action
beg to remain,
Very Respectfully,
i. P. BowLEs,
Mayor of Clifton Forge