The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09
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ing him massive stone dwelling on
one OF tho principal streets Stonewail
Jackson's headquarters during part OF
his Valley campaign was in Winchestcr,
and tho REV. Or. Graham, with whom
he boarded at that time, still lives to
relate anecdotes OF, perhaps, the most
commanding figure In the Civil War
Ono Of the most attractive public build
ings Is the City Hall. which stands III
the center OF the public square. The
building is handsome, rnassitve and OF
such architectural worth that It would
do honor to city Of any size.
An interesting feature OF the political
and social life In Winchester Is tho soce-
lies OF the fire companies. These institu-
lions nre organized in the name of clubs,
having MS members the best class OF clti-
,er,s, and dominating city politics. with
In n short time, the city VIII nave puiit
the most commodlous. as we'll as the
best equipped, library In the state. TINS
building is the gift OF tho late judge
John Handlcy, OF Scranton, pa.. from
whose estate the city will probably re.
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doIlars. The library Is 10 cost quarter
Of n million dollars. and the residue OF
th,s cstnte Ia to be expended In the
Improvement of public schools WIN
chester and tho surrounding country are
aldo remarkable for having tho best roads
IN the state Not less than nine turn.
pixies center in the city, and 70 TINS 1ac.
probably moro than 10 any other Is que
The wonderful advancement OF valuea
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lying lands.
Closer Relations.
The question OF closer relations with
Tho southern and eastern portions OF Vir-
Rinla is vital to the people OF the val
ley The older residents recall the tlHle
when all their cattle and rroyender we're
sold in Virginia markets, while now tney
bitterly complain OF being obliged TO DIS
nosc Of them at O sacrince.in tho North.
4 In speaking OF this condition OF affaire.
Colonel II. II. Baker, mayor OF the city,
said: ~.
Times DIST patch to facilitate intercourse
and lower rates on merchandise to that
section OF Virginia from which we nave
been cut off will be accomplished. we
are heavily handicapped BY the present
railroad arrangements In shipping our
produce to Southern points, ana espe.
c!ally to that section OF Virginia wnerc
there is little or no hay or corn raised,
being thereby deprived OF q home mar
kct. The only way for us to get our
produce to points tributary to Rich
mond Ia by shipping via the Cumbcr-
land Valley through West Virginia and
MARYLAND. or by the Baltimore and Ohio
to Washington. or by the Baltimore and
Ohio to strasburg Junction. thence trans
ferring to the Southern, thence from Har-
risonburg transferred to the Baltimore
and Ohio, and n third transfer at Staun-
!. ton to the Chesap eakc and Ohio.
II the Chesapeake and Ohio or the
Southern would lease tho lines OF the
Baltimore and Ohio between here and
Stanton. and the Chesapeake and Ohio
would give us through connections we
could reach Richmond as passengers IN
much less time, and they could afford
to give us a low enough rate OF freight
to secure our produce.
The city of Winchester is we'll drained.
has low rate OF taxation. and Is situated
in n very fertile country. 1t has the
right to as cheap rates on freight to
southern polnts-our proper outlat-as
any other sections OF the country. We
are handica pped by at least dollar ton
on hay and from two to five cents per
bushel on grain. In addition to this.
the Valley of Virginia produces more
apples than any other section. OF the
South and we should have all advan-
tages OF shipment and OF freight rates.
4 Winchester now claims the title OF
"Greater Winchester since we have only
this week extended our boundaries, an
object we have tried to accomplish for
over fifty years. We can boast of an
assessed valuation Of over two and
eighty cents on the hundred for municipal
purposes. which, added to the State rate,
makes total of but one dollar and fif-
teen cents. Statistics show that we have
the lowest death rate In the State. With
large influx OF visitors during the
summer; with Its large wooden mills. Its
large Touring and knitting mills. Its two
largo glove factories. one the largest In
the country. and It's historical past, Win
chester is an inviting field for the home
seeker, and 1t is confidently believed that
there will be a large increase OF popula-
ton and wealth and manufactures in the
near future.
II can be Of service. either individ-
ually or Officially. In prowoting better
connections with the capital OF our State.
shall be glad to be of service.
Connmends the Plan.
Judge Thomas W. Harrison, OF the Cir
cult Court, also spoke most heartily In
favor OF the proposed scheme MS outlined
by Tho Times-Dispatch He said:
~ have for many years been heartily In
favor OF sone plan which would bring