The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-06
Chamber of Commerce Will Be
Asked to Help Make Plans for
Raising 100000 Needed to
Build Link From Richmond to
Washington via Fredericks-
burg.

y bill has been prepared and will
shortly be introduced In the Legisla-
ture providing for the ultimate eo,,in-
mcnt OF all wagons in the state with
VIDE tires. Inc bin has been so pre-
pared as to work no hardship on tho
farmers. but Will give them ample time
N when to rid themselves of the
narrow tires. which are so damaging
10 roads.
Interest is growing in the Virginia
INK In the Quebec-to- Miami highway,
extending from Washington to Rich
mond via Fredericksburg II is ex-
pected that monster smoker Will be
reid at the Jefferson Hotel some time
during the present month, when all
OF the civic bodies in Richmond. Wash
ington. Fredericksburg. Ashland and
Rowling Green, and also the SUPER
visors of roads in the counties through
which the highway will pass. will be
on hand to devise ways and means for
raising 100000 for the purpose of
completing the work
Preston Belyin. president of the Vir-
ginia State Automobile Associa ton.
VIII address the directors OF the Cham
Der or Commerce at a meeting to be
held this week. pointing out the ad-
vantaGes of the road and asking the
chamber to unite in making the
tary of the American Automobile AS
ISOLATION. will also be here. and he is
expected to make a talk
Want Winter Ronds.
Most OF the cities along the route
have agreed to raise their sum of the
money needed. If the supervisors in
Caroline, Spotsylvania, Stafford and
Prince William counties will lend
their aid II is believed that the amount
ho
What we want. said Mr. Bclvin,
rs a winter road. Our roads arc
! fairly good In summer. but when win
ter comes they are almost impossible
II we build for the winter time We
Will build for all times
The following letter has been re-
ceived from the Frederick sburg Motor
Club:
Preston Belvin. President. Virginia
State Automobile Association:
Dear Sir,-It is proposed to hold a
rally" in Frederick shurg on Wash
fnston's birthday. having for its OBJ
ject the stimulating OF interest in
road improvements and bringing to-
gether the people of this vicinity in
| one great. united effort 10 builu a high
way between Richmond and Washing :
ton Via Frederick burg. which seems
F, the natural route a S connecting link
of the projected trunk line from North
| to South.
Representatives from the counties,
towns. cities. Site and national gov
eminent are expected to be present.
and we feel that the motoring public
should be given strong representation
and it's influence eSested to the ut
most We extend you a cordial invita-
tlon to address the gathering on the
date mentioned between the hours OF
IL a. NJ, and P. NJ. anu will be
gratified to learn you will accept.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) r. -. KISHPAUGH,
Secretary.
As soon as organizations are effect
ed in all of the counties, towns and
cities, through whici the roadway
will pass. the work CT soliciting money
will be begun Richmond Is expected
TO raise $4,000. Washington a like
sum, and the rest is TO be appropriated
by the other towns and cities. The
City Council Will be asked to donate.