The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-14
RICHMOND TO The
RAPPAHANN0CK
Philadelphia Capitalists
to Build Road to
Urbdnnd,
MR.. r. v. HILANDS'
TALKS OF SCHEME
New Concern Purchases Rights
Of Way From Richmond and
Underwater and Will Be-
gin Work Early in
December-Road
is Certain. a

Again. there is a prospect OF rail-
road line from Elerson on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio near Richmond to Ur-
hanna on the Rappahannock River, and
this time Philadelphia capital is behind
the project.
Mcssrs. Il. v. Hilands. president Of the
Iiiands- Gillison Company, OF Philadel-
phia. and George w. Cerhart, of New
York, arc at Afurphy's accompanied by
one Of their counsel, Mr.. H. Chester
Johnson, and they stated last night that
they and those they represent. have pur-
chased the surveys and rights OF way
OF the Richmond and Tidewater Railroad
Company, and Will proceed shortly to
construct the line. the name OF lneir
company being the Richmond, Rappa-
hammock and Eastern.
The line was surveyed some time ago
By Mr.. Carhart and Mr.. c. o. Burns. of
New York, and Mr. Henry Frazier,
formerly of this city. and the route Is
now ready for the work OF grading to
begin
The line is about sixty miles in length.
and goes TO the Rappahannock at Ur-
bannn via Walkertonin In King and Queen
county.
The Officers.
The officers OF the new company will
be: II. v. Hilands, president: George w.
carhart, vice-president and general man
ager: r. l. Morgan, assistant treasurer.
Of tho West End Trust Company. OF
PHILADELPHIA. treasurer; BENJAMIN F.
White, Philadelphia, secretary. Attorneys
oBnsall ayTlor and Fl Chester Johnson,
OF philadelphia. The company wlll also
lave local attorney In this city.
The capital stock Is to be s1.AJ,co1 and
the officers say they mean business and
will shortly begin the work Of grinding
the route.
II have made arrangements" said Mr..
Hilands when seen last night. with one
( OF the leading fruits companies OF Phil
adelpha to place bonds sufficient for all
purposes.
we do not know yet what will be
the amount Of the issue. hut you may
say there'il be no water on them, and
that they will be readily paced.
We expect to put force of hands to
grading at Elerson by December 18th.
and by January 1st the force viii be
increased to 5no a part OF the men being
placed at Wnlkerton.
Going Over Route.
Mr.. Carhart brought this matter 10
my attention some time ago. and after
going over the situation carefully with
my brother and my attorneys, We came
10 the conclusion that 1t was n good
thing and we are going to build the line
to dead certainty. That's ALL"
Mr.. liilands Will be Joined to-day by
q fnft or IL ~.
Company, OF Philadelphia. and they Will
together drive over the route, with the
view Of looking at cuts, bridge sites ETC.
They VIII return here Saturday and 20 |
to Philadelphia for a few days to make |
further arrangements for building the
road. Tho firm OF Iilands, Gillson e.
Company Is nm Investment concern In
the Weightman Building. Philadelphia,
while Mr.. Carhart Is retired railroad
man, having been for twcnty-six years |
the traffic manager of the Erie !
Road In New York
Mr.. Hilnnds says he saw a number OF |
prominent business men yesterday, and |
found them enthusiastically In favor OF !
building the line.
Promises Results.
He declares that his company is going
ahead regardless Of what others may do |
and build the road. lie will not keep |
others out who may desire to cooperate
Indeed he will be glad to have all the
good Will and cooperation he can get
but he declares that under any condi-
ttons the work Will go forward rapidly,
and that the road is now certainty
80 far as human beings can reasonably
promise anything.
The opening of a railroad line to Ur-
hanna from Richmond will be welcomed
not only by the travelling public here
and at nll points along the way. but VIII
be a blessing as we'll to the merchants, |
farmers and business men throughout
the entire section where 1t will operate.
Mr. Hllands expects to have all his
arrangements in perfect order Tor bus-
ness hy the 10Th of December.