Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-24
NOT OPPOSED no TEE TRACKS.
A South Washington Business Man
Who Thinks that Section is Benefited
by the Railroads.&c. CriticfseS the
Movement Agai INST the Company.

II have property in South Washington" said
prominent business man of that section to a
STAR reporter to-day. that has advanced in
value at least $500 per cent on account of the
presence of the railroad Take the railroad
away from South Washington and that part OF
the city would soon be as dead as Alexandria
The grass would grow in the streets 1t is not
pleasant, will admit. TO have railroad pass
by ones residence, but 1t must go by somebody's
residence
What do you think of the proposed plan of
putting the railroad On Water street," asked
The STAR reporter
THAT plan is good enough. but still the rail-
road would nave to go by some persons prop
erty to get to Water street They would com
plain Of that. 1t does not matter what the real
value OF mans property is, it is just as yalua-
Ole TO MIN as any other mans property and he
has just as much right to be considered as any
other man. Now, niae-tenths of the business
men Oh te CITY are In favor of leaving the tracks
just where they are. These avenues give them
direct communication with the SOUTH and are
convenient to every one interested. am salts
fled that the roads will never be removed from
Them Along these avenues property has been
greatly enhanced in value Persons who have
tried to buy there for business purposes have
had the prices raised upon them to IN almost
unreasonable point The depot on 9Th street /
am sure, will not be disturbed. for it is convent
ent to every one, and still obscure and
Voe VI siSHt. congressman appre-
ciate that, and they will be slow
to vote 10 move the depot. In other cities, Of a
progressive character, the railroads are recop-
nized as necessities. and are given every reason
able advantage. In Philadelphia the railroad
passes through the city, and has been allowed to
establish depot right under the shadow of the
splendid new public building
THE railroad" continued the merchant ssis
commercial necessity. In cases like this. as
in all cases, the comfort and convenience of a
small minority ought not to stand In the way of
the interests of the majority"
But what do you think of permitting the
railroad to cross 18th street," asked the re-
porter.
In the first place." was the answer. .stbe
action OF the Commissioners in keeping guard
OF police down there was ridiculous. The rail-
road did not intend to do anything clandes.
| timely. The men who are opposing th0ailroad
ciamored for long time because the railroad
company used the streets, as they claimed. for
depot purposes. The railroad company BUYS a
piece of ground conveniently located and the
clamor against the company is again raised.
The location regard as one well suited to the
purpose. 1t Is in place right on the river front.
which probably never would be used for resi-
dence purposes. 1t IL convenient to everyone.
and especially to business men. 1t Is ridiculous
| to talk about cutting off the travel over the
| Long bridge. You might stand there at the end
| OF the bridge all day long and not see half q
dozen WAGONS come over from Virginia, and In.
varaoiy those wagons turn down Maryland
! avenue and never 20 mp 14th street."