Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-04
For p. VI. General ryner.. Eve.

BELTsvILLI, ND, August sist' 1919.
hdHor Stdr: Beltsville is Il miles nom the
branch OF the Baltimore and OHIO rsIIroad-
Residing here, / am a subscriber 20 vour
paper. one would suppose that under a
pro oeI sIrangement II might be reoei we'd the
evening OF us publication; but we have been
forced 10 he satisfied 10 get 10 the ne "a morn
Ing. lit were at all certain, this might com
,s,..s w. - ou. ~ Is sometimes "a and some
umes - hours Yesterday two days papers
came together; today, none at an
Inc mail Tor persons II wing on the railroad
petween tne capital city and Baltimore de-
peDds on The arrival or non arrival OF the
great western mail, which, owing 70 the
length OF the route, IL very uncertain IN ts
olmcuit 10 Imagine a reason why the local
mails between two great cities 40 miles apart
snould depend upon the viclssltudes OF a
route ], 800 miles long. Yet such ia the fact.
and not only that, bat when this train does
arrive on Time IL IL frequently the case that
the post Office agent has not time TO assert
the mail between washington aud BeltsyiIIe
And carries IL on 70 Baltimore, 20 be returned
suit. W
This has been brought 20 the notice OF the
superintendent OF Railway TRANSPORTATION
OF Mails several times. Promises have been
made Tor q better local mail service bu,
months have passed since aud we are no
better OF. Perhaps little hint from THE
STAR may be OF service. Are the mails for
the people or 20 swell the profits Of tue rail-
ways? Respectfully, a spFFERER.
ho" We snould reat Centennial WIS.,
ftOrs.
Eds~ Star: All residents In this city who
nave any regard for Its prosperity aud good
name, should take special pains, during the
present Centennial season, 10 treat visitors
from abroad with kindness, affability aud a
Willingness 10 enlighten them In all matters
OF inquiry. We wish them 10 be favorably
impressed with the Inhabitants as well as
the general appearance of the national cap
ltal. People are now docking here not only
from all parts OF our country, bot from for
have common interest with the citizens OF
washington In the public buildings, parks,
trees and fountains. They are all stockhold-
ers 10, This grand national property. They
come here 10 visit their possessions, and 20
become better acquainted with the condition
OF the same. Let US all VINO reside here con-
stitute general committee to impart 10
VlslUors the directions and Information they
need and TO do this freely and politely. II
You Ind IL convenient, In the nrst place take
your family visitors 70 the upper bslustrade
OF the Dome, and point out the various tmpor-
tsnt buildings and other promi nent objects in
view. Thea 60 through the Capitol and all
the government buildings, briefly explaining
them where they will ind the most beautI-
AL portions OF the city, and how ley eau
reach theLl. Tell them or Arlington Heights,
the Soldiers Home, the place where Lincoln
was assassinsted, and, above all, remind
them OF the tomb OF Washington. And here
1 come 70 the main object had In penning
this srtic IL was 70 make a suggestion In
regard 10 strangers visiting the departments;
and here / premise that have personally
witnessed from some OF the employees, acts OF
Ignorance, tnattention, and even rudeness,
which should not be tolerated.
respectfully propose 70 "the powers that
be, ;" In the Capitol and In all OF the depart
ments, that, for the ensuing two months,
persons OF intelligence, good address, and
competent 70 give Instruction, be appointed
70 wait on visitors and escort them through
the buildings. The outlay OF time and ex-
pense would be but q tribe TO the govern
ment, and the advantages TO visitors would
be great and highly appreciated. THIS, gem
cial effort be made TO enlighten the whole
nation In all the public interests OF the ma
tional capital, It's attractions, aud its his
torfcal associations. Thousands come here
this season for their first and last time. Let
them leave as pleased and satisfied.
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