Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
GENERALLY FAVORED
Georgetown Citizens on the Proposed
Railroads Entrance.
VERY FEW IN OPPOSITION
Some Think the B. and O. is Not
in Earnest.
ON E E X C E P 7 1 o N.

Georgetown is greatly interested in the
projected entrance of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. The coming of the road is
the principal topic of conversation among
business men, and the sentiment relative
thereto is practically unanimous in its
favor.
Owing to the existence of the long trestle
westward toward the District line, where
the Metropolitan southern extension is met,
and the Water street branch, already laid,
but little time need be occupied in perfect
ing the connection. Below are some ex-
pressions from leading citizens on the conf
ing of the road and it's effect upon the
town:
Mr. Geo. C. Roteler has long been recog-
nized here as a man posted on the move
ments of the railroads, and his efforts with
the Citizens Association and individually
to secure railroad advantages for George
town have in I'D small way been appreci-
ated by the people and considered by TIE
corporations. He said TO TIE Star reporter.
II am heartily In favor of granting any
and all railroads a right to enter George
town under proper regulations. The peo-
pie here were outrageously treated by one
or two narrow minded Senators in defeat
ing the Norfolk and Western charter. OF
course I would be opposed to granting any
more privileges to the Baltimore and Ohio
OF any road to simply get possession of
Water street for the purpose of permitting
doing the dog-in-the-marger' act. The
Commissioners, 1 suppose, know their own
business best, but l don't think they
should have granted a permit to lay an
other track on Water street without first
having demanded guarantee to insure
the use OF the track within reasonable
time. Our firm is hauling 1000 tons of ma
terial from Water street yearly for three
miles through the streets of Washington
in order to reach the present depots. We
don't want tracks only, but live road i'll
operation"
In Earnest.
Chas. H. Tickling: II have talked with
the officials of the Baltimore and Ohio, and
have no doubt but that they are in earnest
in this matter. 1 think that 1t is only a
matter Of a very short time when George
town will have the Baltimore and Ohio
Postmaster Hutchins said: Put me down
as railroad man altogether. l think the
Baltimore and Ohio people are serious, be-
cause this town is the only available con-
meeting link between the north and south.
This move is forced card with them. The
tool of the locomotive will be heard here in
a very short time honestly believe
Walter l.. Weaver. hardware: Il am in
favor of their coming in on single track
the one already laid-and after the entrance
sive them double tracks. treble switches or
anything else in reason--but am opposed
to granting privileges now which can be
used to exclude other roads while they
hold off themselves
Lacking In Faith.
Capt. Jos. H. Lee, the Water street mer-
chant. said: Il am in favor of a road COM
ing in under any circumstances, but l
haven't much faith in the Baltimore and
Ohio's present move. I'll have to see the
neriVo Iaf 7 r.-:1l
in the companys earnestness. Under the
present condition of things people don't
know what to do. Many desire to make
improvements along the proposed line. but
are hesitating over the possibility of being
moved"
Mr.. il. G. Wagner believes this move of
the Baltimore and Ohio people to be a
bluff to cover up some other scheme or
project on foot, but he is heartily in ia
Yor of the entrance of i railroad. I'm in
favor of anything that will bring business
into Georgetown he said. land think that
the steam engine always has prosperity at
its heels"
Business Prosperity.
Mr.. r. a. Casilear, the real estate dealer
said: The entrance of the Baltimore and
Ohio would give a new life to business and
cause an immediate jump in property val
ues. Water street has been dead for
years, many of. the wharves are grass
grown and half the once packed ware
houses have not been occupied for any
length of time for decade. A railroad on
Water street would lubricate the wheels
of trade and cause a perfect hum here.
Put me down as being a warm advocate
of the projected extension said Mr.. CAST
lear.
Lieut. John A. Swindells: Am 1 in IA
vor of a railroad entering GEORGETOWN
yes, sir! railroad is the life blood of
place. Let those who object to the
noise and rattle move Up town. There is
plenty of room on the heights for people
with delicate nerves."
An Exception.
Mr.. William A. Cunningham was the only
Indifferent citizen encountered. He does not
see where a railroad would benefit the town.
does not care whether the Baltimore and
Ohio comes in or stays out. He does not
think that railroads are necessary to the
prosperity of the place.
Mr.. Jesse H. Wilson: mo town without a
railroad lives. 1t is merely a speck upon
the map-a place that. exists without heart
pulsations. If We want to become living
breathing, moving factor in the commercial
world we must first possess ourselves Of
railroad"
Mr. Charles H. Trunnen said: I'VE have
worked for and wanted badly railroad for
fifty years. and never needed one so much
as now. Who doesn't want one:" he added
vehemently.
Mr.. George W. King, who has worked for.
prayed for and pleaded for railroad faciH-
ties. is happy-supremely happy-now. He
believes at last in the efficacy of PRAYER
Mr. King says the entrance of the road will
bring immediate prosperity, such as we are
told the town enjoyed in the days of old
when it was the mouth of Marylands trade,
and when ships galore crowded at the
wharves. The, town will take new lease
on life and prosperity.
Entertaining Foreign Letters.
In his characteristic fashion the humor-
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