The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-21
Especial to The Times-Dispatch. ]

Winchester Va, October s).-Om-
GERS of the Business Mems Association
of Winchester and Frederick County
declare that from an industrial and
commercial point of view. nothing bet
ter could have been done to advance
those interests in Winchester and It's
immediate vicinity than the building OF
the connecting link between the Balti-
more and Ohio and the CumDeria land
Valley Railroads. which is now in pro-
gress in the northern suburbs OF this
city. The association long ago had
assurances that new industries would
be built in Winchester In event the
railroads made tine connection, and
now that the work Is being done the
officers of the society have taken up
the matter of obtaining locations for a
number OF manufacturing enterprises.
whose promoters are much pleased
with the opportunities offered here.
While the new connection viii be used
principally for freight traffic. II will
also be available for passenger service
whenever 1t Is desired.
enth Congressional District OF Virginia,
who has been making campaign
speeches in Winchester and Frede rick
and Shenandoah Counties during the
past week. was given hsttering recep-
lions and ovakions at all the places
where he spoke, and aroused much en-
thusiasm among the Democratic voters:
His principal argument was the tarln
and the reforms outlined by the Demo-
cratic House OF representatives,. many
of which, he declared were defeated
either by President Tart or the Repub-
Ncan Senate. Mr.. Hay. in an inter
view, expressed the hope that Colonel
Roosevelt would recover from his
whatever in the Democrats CARRYING
on their campaign in behalf OF Wilson
and Marshall. It was Mr. Hays firm
belief that the Democratic national
ticket will be elected next month by
the largest majority In the history of
posed by the Republicans and the So
cialists IN the Seventh District. he 10
certain Of being reelected In Novem-
Der, as the Seventh District Is a Demo
cratic stronghold.
The one hundred and twentieth semi
annual meeting Of the Valley Convo-
cation Of the Protestant Episcopal
church In the Diocese OF virginia, Of
ter. is dean. viii be held in st.
Stephens church. at Yancey. Rocking
ham County, on Tuesday. "Wednesday
and Thursday of this week Rev.
Josiah r. Ellis is rector Of st. stephens
ago by William H Baker. OF Winches-
ter. in memory Of his wife. the late
Mre. Emma CHM Baker.
Between fifteen ana twenty young
negro men and women were caught
several nights ago by the local police
in a house near the heart of the city
while a big game of craps was in pro-
gress The police landed the majority
of the gang, but some got away. ana
in their flight they tore out window
sashes. knocked down fences and upset
a pig pen. liberating q number OF pork
ers which ran squealing through the
streets at the dead hour of night and
awakening scores Of downtown resi-,
have been fined in Police Court One
by one the crappists are picked up by
the police and fined. and as they ap-
pear IN court they give the names OF
Others stin at large.
DR.. William Cleveland TNhayer. pro-
lessor Of English and chairman OF the
committee on schools OF Lehieh Unit
versity. Of Bethlehem, Pa. while visit
ing Dr.. b NJ Rosoel. the principal OF
the Shenandoah Valley Academy, In