Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-06
GOOD ROADS AGAIN.

which was formed at convention held
in Danyille on January 3lst, elected 4
temporary bureau, consisting of one
member from each congressional district
OF the State TO take charge Of the good
roads" improvement and to conduct a
campaign of education and organization
throughout the Commonwealth.
This bureau was duly organized at
Richmond on the l4th day Of February
and elected Mr.. w. n. Rufin, Of Dan
vile. chairman; Mr.. A. P. Bipp, of
Charlottesville, recording secretary, and
Mr.. ]. S. Oliver, of Danvllle, treasurer
and assistant secretary. Utmost respect,
fully and hopefully solicits the aid and
cooperation Of the press and all good
citizens throughout Virginia in behalf OF
this great factor in our material, indus
trial and social development.
The First district is represented by
Mr.. Henry Warden, Of Fredericksburg;
the Second district by Hon. Robt. With
ers, of Suffolk; the Third district by Col.
w. VI. Cary. of Richmond; the Fourth
district by Hon. Chas. T. Lassiter, Of
Petersburg; the Fifth district by Mr.. W.
n. Ruffin, of Danville; the Sixth district
by Mr.. r. s. Barbour, of South Boston;
the Seventh district by Mr.. A. p. Bibb.
of Charlottesville. the Eighth district By
Mr.. J. T. Wampler, Of Culpeper; the
Ninth district by Mr.. b. E. Watson, of
Pulaski; the Tenth district by Judge j.
O Shepherd, Of Palmyra, constitute a
BODY of representative men who have the
interest of their State at heart in this po'
tent and potential work.
As this bureau is merely temporary
and was appointed for the sole purpose
of organizing the 'good roads" move
ment throughout the State, it is their
purpose to call convention composed
of delegates from each club in the State)
lust as soon as the number of clubs war
rant it, not later it is hoped, than July
lst, 50 that the people may elect a per-
manent bureau of their own choosing
in the place OF the temporary bureau.
1t is proposed to organize all clubs in
the State on the same basis and under
,he same forms, copies Of which will be
sent on application to yonr district rep
resentative, or to the head Office in Dan
vile. Good citizens in every section Of
the State are requested to secure these
forms and proceed TO organize clubs.
The Virginia Good Roads Association
advocates federal aid and State aid in
the employment of Jail and :Jenitentiary
conyicts, and the appOintmen. OF a State
highway commission.
As funds will be necessary to further
this movement in a proper and prompt
manner, con rbutiOns will be solicited
all over the State, and in addition, each
club mel ber will be expected to con-
tribute fl.00 as annual membership
dues. The bureau treasurer is bonded
for So, 600 and his accounts will be au-
diled by competent committee every
thirty days, so there need be no fear
but that contributions will be properly
accounted for and judiciously expended.
1t is recommended that the clubs as
formed write our Senators and Repre-
sentatives in Congress, urging them to
advocate federal aid for permanent
good roads" The public roads, es-
pecially since the adoption of the rural
free delivery, should have the same
claim on the United states treasury as
the rivers and harJors, upon which the
government spends 50 many millions
every year.
In addition to soliciting the aid of the
press throughout the State the bureau
has determined to publish monthly a
"good roads" paper devoted exclusively
TO the interest of this movement in Vir-
ginia and TO send this paper to each
member OF every good roads clu5' in
the State, commencing as soon as the
club membership reaches 900. 1t is
thought thai such paper will be yalu-
able as an educational factor on the
good roads" question, and as a means
of communication between the clubs in
tie various counties of the State.
This is a patriotic movement for the
upbuilding of the State and will C )ntrib-
ute to the happiness and prosperity OF
all of her citizens.