The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-01
WORKING HARD 4!
FOR GOOD ROADS.
Citizens Of the South Much Interested
in tie Subject.
SOUTHERN GOOD ROADS SPECIAL
VIII Be ID GrccayiIie Next Month, and AL
Public Spirited Men Are Called Upon
10 Cooperate in tic
Movement.

A committee of prominent gentlemen Of
GreenriIle, S. c., have sent out invita-
tons broadcast throughout that State to
The people to vicit Greenvilie during the
week commencing December 10th, when
the ..Good-Roads Special OF The South
cin Railway viii be there for the pur-
pose of building sample roads and, holds
ing meetings with the view of teaching
the people in practical road-building.
Grecnvillc is the only point in the Pied
mont section where the train will stop
10 do any work, and every one who can
do SO is urged to take the opportunity
OF learning for himself what can be done
in the making of roads with necessary
machinery handled by men who are e&-s
pcrts in the business.
So much has been said and, written in
regard tc this subject of good roads, says
the committee, that the people OF the
South are practically in thorough accord
with the idea that good roads are an
acquisition and benefit to any commu-
nifty. Every one is convinced that the
lack of good roads is one of the greatest
drawbacks to the growth and prosperity
of the South, and TO supply this lack is
one OF the most serious problems to-day.
a network Of main roads built under
scientific direction with durable and per-
niancnt material will alone meet the ur-
gent demand of the rural districts and
market towns. The lines of competition
are being drawn more closely every year
and the margin of profits are growing
more slender in consequence, so that 1t IS
imperative to employ every element look
ing to low-priccd production and cheap
distribution of the crops that are grown
on the FARMS and which are to be con-
sumed by the non-producers. The en-
tire population of any section is inter-
csted in whatever may contribute TO TINS
result, and it is clearly demonstrated that
good roads are a prime factor in the de-
eelopment Of The country, while providing
the greatest economy in bringing the pro-
Queer and consumer together, SO that
both classes will profit by easy and cheap
transportation over the public roads.
HOW TO GET THEM.
How can we secure better roads in the
South? This Isl The question to be dis
cussed by practical men in the Good
Roads Convention which will be held
in Greenville while the road-mahing IS
being demonstrated on the roads ana
streets Organized and practical lines
must be laid down to secure the results
aimed at, and ii is necessary that every
citizen shall give his moral and imam
cial support to measures which are in
tended for the benefit of all. Good
d
or, as there is no plan that will do more
to enhance the value OF lands and de-
velop rural communities than perma-
rent and well-constructed highways.
Nothing can be found to contribute more
to the Contentment and happiness of a
farming population, and whatever con-
duces to this state of affairs on the farm
confers lasting benefits upon towns and
cities, for the prosperity and advance
ment of the farmers are quickly reflected
in the growth and wealth-producins
character of their neighbors.
MUST FALL ON ALL.
While there is great unanimity upon
the advantages of good roads, there is
in reality very little practical knowledge
as to the means and appliances for secur-
ing this desirable result, and hence the
proposed convention ought to attract men
from every walk of life. especially those
who are engaged in making and executing
the laws Of the State. The burden of
constructing and maintaining good roads
must not fall upon any particular class,
and while the work of road-building is
a practical necessity, there is also an
imperative requirement in providing the
WHY'S Ind means for constructing roa!.
upon an equitable end Just basis. This
can be ascertained by discussion and de-
monstration, and hence the propriety of
organizing Good-Roads associations While
giving instruction in practical road-bulld-
ing. Both of these objects vii! be at
tanned in the coming OF the "Good-Roads
Special" next month to GreenVille, and
such an opportunity is rarely given any
people at so moderate a cost,
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