Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21

Necessary FOR the measure to go to a con-
ference committee Of the two houses. 1t Is
believed that there is favorable prospect for
the enactment Of this measure into a law
at the present session of Congress. While
the lines of this road lie entirely within
the old limits of the city yet there is good
reason to believe that the great improve
ment in the service, which the pending
legislation COZ templates will have the
effect of promoting not only land values
but improvements Of various sorts. espe-
cia!iy at the remote ends Of the
road and in the outlying regions of the
suburbs
Advantages CT Suburban Residents.
When the change in the motive power of
this road is perfected, then what may
be termed the two trunk lines of the city
street railroads will be equipped with rapid
transit systems. The railroads running into
the suburbs have the overhead trolley, and
therefore, the service is rapid one. 1t is
something of an anomaly for suburban resi-
dents to enjoy more modern street car ia
cilities than the people who reside IN the
city. but this is the situation just I'm
this city. and the citizens, as rule. have
been willing to endure the Inconvenience
rather than to- consent to affecting the city
with the overhead wires. In other cities
where people are not so patient or not SO
wise the introduction of the trolley sys-
ten was encouraged, and now, in a majority
of cases. the. people WOULD be glad 10 get
rid of the growing nuisance and peril OF
overhead wires. -
A Transfer System Needed.
II is probable thatYome solution viii soon
be reached of the problem. OF more direct
connection between the city and the subur-
ban roads. Under che present system sub
urban residents are compelled to pay two
fares, one over the suburban roads and
another when they enter the city and take
the city lines to their places of business.
The Commissioners recently recommended
to Congress tho adoption-ot system of
transfers costing not more than two cents
each, TO be issued by city and suburban
roads. thus giving continuous passage-trip
from the suburbs to the center of the city
for one fare and the cost OF a transfer.
There Is no question that the adoption of
such a system would be Of great advantage
TO the suburbs. and is believed that 1t
would further tend to solve the rather per-
picking question which now confronts the
suburban roads of an entrance into the
city. AS Is web known. there Is decided
opposition on the part of the citizens to the
giving UP OF the streets for the use Of rail-
roads except III cases Of absolute necessity.
1t Is practically impossible TO grant all the
suburban railroads an independent entrance
into and through the city.
Some improvements.
An attractive residence is to be built by
Howard s. Nyn,an at Chevy Chase. It is to
be two stories. cellar and attic, 50x3J. with
an J. 20x3O, and will have ia. front Of
pebble-dashed bricks with overhang ing roof
of Spanish tile.l broad ,verandas at each
side. balconies at second-story windows.
steam heat. electric fixtures. and other
modern convcniences.
The chapel in Oak Hill cemetery Is to
have n general renlodeliug. This will in
cludc parquetry floors. stained glass win
dows. gas radiators for heating. plumbing
and wall decoration.
Mrs. Ellen P.Psia- VIII build q residence
at 18th street end Kenesaw avenue. 1t Is
TO have three stories and basement. will be
lox40 fset. With dat front Of bun hr:ak