Evening Star Newspaper, December 17, 1922, Page 6

% THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGION, D. C, DECEMBER 17, 1922—PART 1. MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO BE BUMPED OVER RUTS IN AUTO TOUR OF NEGLECTED DISTRICT STREETS; PLEA FOR MORE FUNDS FINDING FAVOR ON HILL Strenuous Campaign On to Win Support for Big Appropriation. BUREAU OF BUDGET CUTS OFF MILLION Only Main Arteries Can Figure in the Approved $730,000 Estimate. Forces from many sources will seek to relief for long-suffering resid on the many unpa and unimproved streets in the residential ns of the District of Columbia strict budget is taken up sect: by the appropriations committee in both ¥ sof More than a miitio »ed from the estimates for highways for the Dis- trict of < 1bla, and when the mates from the b er.es of city to like of Muaryiar & roads. When Senators and representatives were acquainted with the very serous plight in which many of the District property holders and taxpayers find themselves in being unable to ap- proach their homes in vehicles many of them expressed desire to aid in getting improvements. From such a condition sume owners have been suf- fering for months. Many New Sections. In the city there are many newly developed Soctions on which t'a lots are 100 per cent improved with houses. Efforts were made by the highway and up officfals of the District to get appro= priations for the improvement of these streets. It was pointed out that s people can assured that have passable strects in of their ho they will hesi- 1d thus delay that housing shortage will eved. of the W rely rel Corunittee. hington I franmss s Ewiti Upper left: Representative Frederick N. Zihlman, member of District Upper right:; Representative Ma egislative committee and ardent advocate of good streets in the capital. ria- B. Madden, chairman of appro Board of Trade and the Chataber of | ¢ions committee, who promises n liberal policy regarding street needs. Lower right: Maj. F. S. Beanon. assixtant to Engincer Commissioner of Commerce are preparing very strenuous efforts to convince the appropriation committees of Con- Bress that at least some provision should be made for street improve- ment here, in zddition to the items allowed by the bureau of the budget, which would be .redit to the Capi- tal city of the nation. In members of the Board of Trac mittee are expected to take some of the members of Congress over the bumps and ruts in automobiles, so that they will get first-hand knowl- edge of the real need Pleas Finding Favor. Senators and representatives who were interviewed on the situation expressed generally the belief that the people of the Distriet who buy homes & ¢ taxes on them ar to make to say t, entitled to have paved tor the protection of their lives in muddy weather, and for the protection of tneir properiy in dry ther, when the heavy dust filters in, with its resultant damage. Expenditure of funds on the laying Of new streets, it was pointed out, is not an extravagance but a wise #nd necessary outlay, and every ef- fort will be made to Impress this fact on Congress in an effort to have the recommicndations of the bureau ;-‘rmn:el budget increased while the rict appropria District appropriation bill 13 in com- HOUSE MEMBERS HIT PARSIMONY IN PLANS FOR “CITY BEAUTIFUL” -Prupcr care of the streets in the National Capital, the extension of streets and the construction of new streets to meet growing demands as the city spreads out are considered essential and real economies by lead- ers in the House, especially those who are best informed regarding the real ull,:x’x‘.(gon and needs here. “hairman Madden of the House ap- propriations committee says he stands back for no man in his pride | in the capital and his zeal to see it made more and more beautiful, and promises to exercise a liberal policy in deciding upon the appropriations for upkeep and Improvement of the streets. Parsimony Is Opposed. Representative Fred N. Zihlman, repblican, of Maryland, representing abutting Maryland territory, which has excellent improved highways leading up to the District line, has taken an especial interest in the street question and discusses it from certain knowledge. 7 Representative Roy G. Fitzgerald of Ohio, a member of the legislative committee on District affairs, dis- cussed particularly the duty of Con- BTess to see that streets are provided for home owners in newly built-up sections, which he said are “100 per cent populated on both sides of mud ro;‘l:ls," ese-members of the House are quoted as representative of the opin- fons expressed by scores of their col- ieagues, all of whom unanimously de- clare that there must be no parsimony 2;:1;; :‘cnnnmy Agh‘own in making ations to ve Wash good streets. o Street Work Falls Off. Representative Zihlman sald: “There is no civic improvement so essential to the welfare of the capital as the development of its streetsand highways. It is, therefore, strange to note that, although there has been a gradual increase in current ex- penses in almost every branch of the District government, there has been a gradual falling off in this impor- tant work, and during the past fiscal yvear there has been about 40 per cent less work done than was carried on in 1913 and about 45 per cent less than in 1917 and 1918. “It is difficult to understand just why, with the District developing and growing in population and new sec- tions of the city being developed, there should have been this remark- able decrease in new paving as com- with former years. when the annual budget of the District was only about one-half what it is today. U. 8. Pays But 20 Per Cent. *“This decrease is all the more re- markable when it is considered that under existing law, whenever the roadway of any street, avenue or road in the District of Columbia is paved with sheet asphalt, asphalt block, granite block, vitrified block, m: lam or other form of pavement, half the cost thereof, to the width of forty feet, is assessed against the abutting property. The remaining coat Is borne by the District of Co- lumbia and the federal govermment, 60 per cent by the District and 40 per cent by the federal government, 80 that only 20 per cent of the cost of new paving is borne by the fed- eral government. “Prior to 1914 the cost of laying new roadway pavements and resurf- acing old pavements was borne as an expense of the District of Columtia in the same manner as other ex- penses. Therefore, we find the ex- pense of government in the District has_{ncreased .in the past ten years fully 100 per cent, while the amount wm is -between 40 and 45 per leas ‘when_the entire cost was borne by and one-half the ex- Dald by the federal gov- an was carried on in 1914, the District, penses was the District of Columbhis, in arge of highwayx, Lower lefts George C. Shinn, chairman Board of Trade streets and avenues committee. ——————————— ernment, cent at the present time. Repair Work Decreasing. “So far as I have been able o oh- serve, there has never been the slight- st complaint on the part of the resi- dents of the District against any pro- posed improvement of streets and highways. On the oontrary. they have urged at every opportunity that these improvements be carried on and that the paving of streets keep pace with the growth of population. only grudingly met this demand, and has kept the appropriations for th class of improvement at about t! same level as in former years, whici, and labor, has only enabled the en gineering department to 1o appro: imately one-half the amount o w r done in former years, notwi ing the fact that the needs w:r: [ Ly 100 per cent more. This neglect also applies to the repairs of streets and roads, which, instead of keeping pace | with the city's growth, have been ’gr:\dufill)‘ decreasing since 19i5 in- stead of increasing as the growing population demanded. “There 1is nothing that adds to ‘Washington's beauty more than its wide, well paved streets, and they should receive sufficient funds to en- as compared with 20 per “The appropriations committee has because of increased cost of material able them to properly keep them "; repair and construct new pavement: where needed. Criticizes Suburban Roads. i “This also applies to the suburban iroads, which are the main arteries of travel into the city, and which have not been maintained In keeping with the dignity of the city. nor do they compare with the roads which connect with them at the District line. The condition of some of tnese suburban roads has been the subject of most violent criticism and citizens residing in the suburbs have repeat- edly urged the necessity of main- taining these highways properly. “My information is that the District i Commissioners have estimated the funds necessary to improve the main arteries of travel to and from the city and it is to be hoped that their requests will receive the most care- ful consideration of Congress, and that the Improvement proposed for Connec- ticut avenue, Georgia avenue, Massa- chusetts avenue extended and other | important arteries will have the ap- proval of the appropriations commit- tee and of Congress, and that during { the coming year-the work of repairs to existing streets and highwaysand the paving of new streets will keep pace with the growing needs of the capital. Sees No Reason for Delay. “The cost of this class of work reached its highest point in 1920 and gradually fell off in 1921 and 1922, s0 that we are now on about the same level as obtained in 1917. “There is, therefore, no good rea- son_for further delay, and as the fed- eral government pays but a very small margin of the cost of new con- struction, and the citizens of the Dis- 'mcz are urging that these improve- ments be made and will willingly pay ‘l large percentage of the cost of the same, no substantial reason can be advanced for parsimony in dealing with this very important phase of the District's need.” Increase in Auto Tourists. “No man living is prouder of the nation’s capital than I am,” sald Chairman Madden of the House ap- propriations committee. “The people of the country are boastful of their capital and consider it their city. We are yearly seeing increasing streams of tourists and visitors coming here. They are coming more than ever be- fore in automoblles. The men and women who drive these automobiles notice the condition of the streets above everything else. “There is nothing that so detracts from -any city as much as {ll-kept streets,” continued Representative Mad- den. “I have never known of any in- stance in _which people anywhere throughout the country objected to any appropriation for proper upkeep and beautification at the National Capital, in which they feel they have a part. Favors Generous Policy. wpersonally 1 have a very generous feeling toward appropriations for streots to meet the present and growing needs. As far as I can speak for the appropria- tions committee we will work on a lib- eral policy, giving all the money that is needed, consistent with businesslike handling of the work and the needs for efficient economy, €0 that the taxpayers may not be given more than they can carry. “We must look forward to meeting the city growth. We must encourage home-building in the suburbs. We must have highways that will encourage tour- ists to visit their capital and get a deep- er, personal feeling in their government. = been an advocate of iny project that means beautification of the capital, and ‘we must continue to develop and beau- tify it and see that it has the best of streets, water, sewerage and all public utilities. . Predicts Satisfaction fn District. “I feel sure that the people of Wash- ington will be ratisfled with the app: priations we make R:'or the streets.” Representative for an adequate schoo! building program, for adequate water supply, and for ali other suc ts that must be pushed to give Washing the most beautiful city in the world and a model for ali other communities, I am an enthusiast. 1 know that the people of my home district will be glad to know that Washington is to be properly cared for and deve.oped. “During the war Washington suffered erely as any city in the country and tear of heavy Army cks, while several years the re- air of the streets was neglected. It is time now to remedy war wounds on our beautiful avenues. Houses Line Rivers of Mud. “During hearings on the housing s impressed with the uraging the people to become home-owners and to spread farther and farther into the outskirts and suburban territory. To do this they must have roads. “They have not waited for good streets. They have put the savings of their frugality into small homes in newly developed sec- tions. 1 have seen whole rows of housés, 100 per cent occupied, on both sides of what should be streets, but are rivers of mud in wet weather. “In these new sections my attention has been called to the fact that some of these so-called streets are im- passable to an automobile and da: gerous for children. The people have put their money into these little homes. We owe it to them to give them streets. If we do not give them streets others who are now congest- ing our city will not be encouraged to move out. If we cannot adopt a policy of building streets to attract the people into the outskirts we ought at least to provide them decent and safe streets when they build up 100 per cent along where streets should be. In some of the sections to which my attention has been called the people have been suffering for streets for several years. it is time to reward their patience. “In the budget, as reported, I find provision made only for the principal highways leading into Maryland. It is very desirable that such highways should be kept in the best possible condition. But it is more urgent that these people who have built homes should be able to use the streets in front of those homes.” SENATORS FAVOR FUND ADEQUATE TO PROVIDE FOR ALL STREET NEEDS As liberal appropriations as possi- ble for the street improvements of the National Capital are advocated by many of the senators, who within the next month or six weeks will pass upon the District appropriation bill. ‘Without distinction as to party, sena- tors yesterday expressed the opinion that adequate thoroughfares and paved streets should be provided in ‘Washington. Under the law as it now stands the residents of Wash- ington ngy a large share of the street improveiiients in special assessments, and the government should be will- ing, they said, to do its share in mak- ing these improvemen too. The people are entitled, they belleve, to £00d pavements. Too many streets which have been built up in recent years to an extent that they are 100 per cent occupied still have dirt roads and no paving, they hold. , Senator Jones of Washington, & member of the Senate appropriations subcomm’ -cs, which will have charge of the D #® -ict appropriation bill, de- clared huaself heartily in favor of liberal expenditures for street Im- provements, keeping in mind also the other needs of the District. So far, Senator Jones said, he is not ac- quainted with the detalls of the pro- posals by the District Commissioners for street improvements and with the cuts in the program of the Commis- sioners made by the bureau of the budget. But when the District bill comes to the Senkte he will give it close scrutiny. Capper Calls Cut Too Drastic. Senator Capper of Kansas, a - berx:l the District committee, l;rll;?‘ “It seems to me that the cut of $1,200,000 made by the budge: bureau in the Commissioners’ estimates for street improvements is entirely too drastic. The city of Washington is growing rapidly. It must grow to meet the demands of the people here already and those coming here. aufl’:‘ingt Pbl‘l behen going on rapidly ee! e shortage which ca about during the war also. = ‘The p-o- ple who live in these newly devel- oped parts of the city, along streets ber of the Senate appropriations com- mittee, said that he believed tl’?::— oughly in liberal allowances for street improvements. He, too, promised to study the situation carefully when the District budget comes up for ac- ll?:l‘ before the appropriations com- mittee. King Weould Be Liberal. Senator King of Utah, eald: “For municipal imp: ‘Washington I am in fa liberal appropriations. 4 on all that will make it | ! Civic Bodies Back Drive for Better Highways for Whole City. MUCH DAMAGE DONE BY HEAVY TRUCKS Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade to Push Fight. Street and highway committees of both the Washington Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade are bending «very effort to {influence Congress to a r condition of many of the District's streets. The chamber committee, un- der Will:lam F. Gude, and the board committee, headed by George L. Shinn, are now engaged in intensive campaigns for the betterment of the highways, one of the most vital local; the opinion of citizens of | needs in this community. Although the budget committee has allowed a total of $730,000 for re- paving streets during the fiscal year ! S of 1924, residents of Wa ton feel that this amount i the urgent needs of the 5 feel that with the beautiful highwa: of Maryland running to the National Capital's very doors Washington should at least have streets compar- able to these roads. They also Teel that when it is taken into considera- tion that the neighboring state has vast areas to maintain and Keep in good condition, the District, with its ten-miles square should be able to keep every inch of road in first-class shape. Damage Done by Trucks. Probably one of the most important questions in the maintaining of high- ways, it i3 said, is the amount o trafic and the character of traffic. The elements, of course, have a great deal to do with the way in Which highways stand up. This question was discussed at the last meeting of the streets and ave- nues committee of the board, when overloaded trucks were said’to be the cause of the breaking up of many of the District's streets. The section of Connecticut avenue in Cleveland Park, where extensive building opera- tlons are going on, was cited to show what heavy trucks could do to pave- stigated the mat- doubt in my mind,” of the com- mittee, “whether it is the alleged overloading of trucks which breaks up the roads or whether it is the poor quality of pavement.” It is said to be generally agreed among highway engineers that over- loaded trucks will cause much dam- age to the best constructed highways, but the point brought up by the com- mitteeman will be investigated by the board committee. Immediately after the discussion a special committee was appointed to take up the matter with those familiar with highway construction in order to ascertain how much overloading was going on in Washington, and also to find out tho grade of material used in the streets. Fight on Plague Spots. “We intend to push these street maiters through to the very finish™ said Mr. Shinn, in talking with a Star 1eporter about the conditions in the District. “At the meeting last Fri- day we appointed subcommittees on lights. paving, new streets, truck traf- fic, and also a committee to get in touch with congressmen and acquaint them with the needs of the city. “Every member of this committee who has a car will try at some fu- ture date to take a member of Con- gress for a little ride over some of ‘these plague spots,’ which are called streets in Washington. We hope in this way to convince the legislators that it is not extravagant expenditure of money that we ask, but simply enough to put the streets of Wash- ington In good and usable condition. “The committee will also take up the lighting problem. We feel that the sStreets here are not sufficiently lighted to insure safty to the autoist and pedestrian. On rainy nights it is extremely difficult to see clearly and we feel that brighter lights and more of them will tend to lessen the num- ber of accidents. “At the present time, on some of the streets, it is necessary to burn headlights to keep out of the ruts and holes and save one’s springs. This condition is a dangerous one. The headlights blind other drivers, and they are in violation of the law, but they are made necessary by the poor condition of the roads and the insufficlent lighting.” Handicap to Motorists. Practically every motorist in the city at one time or another has had to deal with this situation. In the suburbs, where the roads are par- ticularly poor, and where the lighting i{s so Inadequate that the driver is unable to see either the holes in the roadway, or pedstrians who may be walking in the street, he is faced with the problem: hall I turn on the headlights, thereby violating the District law, or take a chance on running down a pedestrian or break- ing up my car in a pot-hole?” In- variably the answer is the turning on of headlights and a subsequent reprimand by a policeman. Citizens of the community are anx- jous that this condition be remedied. They believe that it should not be necessary, in a civilized community to be in fear at all times of hitting a pedestrian on account of poor il- lumination, or breaking their cars up in holes In the street, due to the non- maintenance of the streets and inade- quate lights. Constructive recommendations from both committees are expected in the near future, and with all Washington back of a comprehensive street pro- gram, it hoped that favorable action will be taken in Congress. e ment. “Until I have inv: ter th i ment of streets is one of the most important matters that calls for the attention of Congress. port liberal appropriations for the public schools, the water supply of the District, and the street improve- ments. I belleve in being extrava- gant rather than niggardly when it comes to such improvements, though, of course, the money must be ex- pended to the best advantage.” Senator Smoot of Utah, a member of the appropriations committee, de- clared that he would have to consider the items proposed for street Im- provements along with the rest of the District budget, and determine how much money the District could soperly expend on streets before committing himself to any specified sum for street improvements. He has; in_the past, however, been in favor of adequate and liberal appr priations for improving the streets of the National Capital. Harrison Favors Proper Streets. who has in the past taken a keen in terest in the public schools of the District and In seeing that the peo- ple of the District had a falr oppor- tunity to express themselves when it comes to legislation dealing with matters vital to them, said: “] am for adequate appropriations for the streets and avenues of the District. The people who live along the streets are entitled to such treat- ment. What is more, it is a matter of real economy in the long run to provide proper street improvements ization of the bad, 1 shall sup-|} % W, % l l | as Slippers and Hosiery. TI’xe Week Befor;e Xmas INDS the “Hahn” Stores ready. Immense assortments of Gift Footwear to choose from. 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