Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-02-05
THE LATEST MOVE OF THE
II. & ID. ROAD.
A Spirited and Just Protest
Against the Taking Off of the
Two Night Trains on the West.
ern North Carolina Road.

EDITOR THE CITIzEN:-The intended
action of the railroad authorities to
discontinue two passenger trains out OF
the four now running to and
from this city, on the main
line of the Western North Carolina road
must present itself to every one who has
the interest and future development Of
Asheville at heart, as a serious step in
the wrong direction, and one that should
be fought, and if possible be prevented,
by every means at command. Taking
in view the immense increase and the large
amount OF business this line has re-
ceived from the people Of this city dur
ing the past five years, it would seem as
if the officials of the railroad, instead of
curtailing the not too liberal accommod-
alton, would in their own interest il
nothing more, seek to extend them, and
by so doing reap their share OF benefits
arising by the increase of travel and set
tlement and the resulting prosperity OF
the section of country through which
| thSll HIT phSsSo'
On the facilities. comforts and accom-
edations presented by the established
lines of railroads the growth and pros
perity of every community largely de-
pends, and keeping this fact in view, this
city, owing tV the large number of inva
lids that make this city their temporary
visiting place, is more dependent on the
railroad than any other place on the
line, and when you deprive them of the
means of easily and comfortably reach
ing their destination, you divert large
portion to other more accessible points
The officials OF the railroad no doubt
think by taking away one-halt of the ac
commodation now extended by them to
their patrons, the travelling public, they
are economizing. Poor economy, gentle
men, and one that will eventually recoil
on yourselves, or rather, | should say,
on the unfortunate stockholders. If it
is not to the interest of the railroad to
encourage by every means in its power
the growth and advancement of the sec
tion OF country in which it operates the
lines, then the quicker it steps down
and out, the better for the stockholder
anu luc DSllST lOT lIlS SUIT OuHulllS COuH-
try. Can taking away SO per cent. of an
already limited accommodation be con-
sldered mark OF encouragement
This action on the part OF the railroad
authorities to cndeavor to make thrlv'
ing city like Ashevillc merely a one-horsc
side station is, to say the least, gross and
uncalled for ingratitude to the many
public spirited citizens who have invested
their capital and wearied their brains to
build up and improve this city. The
very corporation that has reaped the
benefits from heir risks and labors, turns
around and deals a blow at their prosper
ity which they were entitled to, as a re-
ward for their push and energy.
1t is an old proverb that reads ut is a
long lane that has no turning" 1t
may be possible in the future that Ashe-
vile may have some other outlet than
the Richmond & Danvilc railroad.
When that time comes, it will be good
time to look back and remember the no.
BILE encouragement Asheville has received
from the management of the present
railroad company.
Chas. II. Campbell.