Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-12-05

or 80 years, or for longer time if it
seems best.
Have the work done as it shonld be;
remove it rs far rs possible from poll
tlcs, under the eye of special and
competent engineer, whose business is
road construction.
Let him be watched and guided by
your superintendent Of Streets, or your
Citizens Committee, or whom you will,
to make sure that your money is spent
in the right direction.
These pavements, once laid, will last
longer than you and /.
They will give satisfaction to all who
use them, will bring credit upon your
city, and their saving alone, annually
put by sinking fund, will, by the time
your bonds are due, be sufficient to take
them up and leave large surplus.
If yon cannot accomplish this whole
scheme, do what you can oft. beginning
at once, and lay as much pavement in
1890 az you can raise money tor, but as
far as you 60, do it right.
For the bettering of residence stre,ts
where asphalt cannot be afforded, the
wise policy would be to lay as much
Macadamized pavement as possible.
You should have the improved stone
crushers, and heavy steam rollers, which
will properly equip you for doing the
work in this direction III the best podsi.
bic manner.
1t adds largely to the value and dur.
ability Of a street to keep it CLEAN
They should be cleaned after twelve
o'clock, midnight, and before six in the
morning. Then the streets are deserted
and 1t can be done at less expense, and
more quickly.
There is no reason why streets should
be swept in the daytime, stirring up
dirt and dust mixed with filth, to be
blown INTO the faces of the passers-by.
and if, in the thick y-settled part Of the
city, ashes could be removed during the
same hours, it would be ~ blessing to
the community, for the removal Of ashes
in the daytime is Il source of inconveni-
ence and discomfort TO all people who
happen to be on the street at the time,
for, as the ashes are deposited in the
carts, the wind takes large part and
distributes it through the air in the
faces, and eyes, and down the necks of
the passers.by, causing much nnhappi-
ness and bad language.
But in order to best further the good
work, and secure the sympathy and in.
terest of the public by making all more
convcrsant with what is being done, and
the advantage and benefits to be reach-
ed, | would strongly urge upon you to
form a Citizens Street improvement
Association and for this you may we'll
take as your moitl, to such an extent
as will serve your purpose, the Roads
Improvement Association in London.
which announces as its four objects:
First-Circulat,ng popular and tech.
nical road literature, having for its
object.
a. The enlightenment of taxpayers
upon subject which vitality affects
their pockets and their Interests.
b. The guidance of all authorities
having control of roads, and the instruc.
ton Of road surveyors and the laborers
under their charge as to the proper
system of road repair and maintenance
Second demonstrating with the re-
aponsible authorities in cases where the
neglected state of the road has become u
grave scandal, and, where necessary.
taking legal action to enforce the rights
of the public.
Tmrd-Watching and introducing
legislation with view to bettering the
existing state of affairs.
Fourth-Taking up the question OF
street names, signboards, and mllestones,
with view to their erection in places
where they do not at present exist, and
to their improvement or maintenance
as may be necessary.
To this may we'll be added the en-
couragement Of the planting Of trees,
and laying out and beautifying suitable
parks and walks, and other kindred
matters which shall tend to make your
city an attractive place in which to live
and make money.
With such an association, composed
Of your actiye and intelligent business
men, you can influence public opinion
in favor of this improvement in streets,
and within another decade it may be
said of your oity that none Is more at
tractive or better paved. Then shall