The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-11
EX-GOVERNOR SHEPHERD
TO RETURN HERE TO LIVE

Alexander r. Shepherd. former Cover
nor Of this city. who expended practically
an his own fortune years ago in the de
yelopment of the National Capital along
FAR sighted lines. and who then became
interested in extensive silver mines in
Mexico, Is 60 return to Washington to
live lie viii again make this city his
home as soon as his present large bust
ness interests can De- arranged in a salts
factory manner.
Mr.. shepherd will probably be known TO
history as the most misunderstood man
who ever lived iu Washington. His dras-
Gle plans. which have earned the undivided
appreciation of late years. met with every
Kind ct opposition from his coutcmpa-
rariys of the old Washington" aud in
stead oJ praise hciuE bestowed upon him
then Tor his unusual foresight and energy.
he was uDspariurjy criticised Time
alone has been able TO vindicatc his &C.
lions. aud this has been shown In many
features OF the new Washington" nov
being advocated by thc Park Commission
10 is expected That Nr. shepherd viii
ocae hcrs iu six months or year from
now. It is Thought shat upon his return
be Wal ts received with gvCat ovation.
Tor iy was Que Go his efforts. more than
to jbgso oI any other man. that the Ma
uoual Capital became the beautiful city
that IL is today
His Unique PIncc in Local Annals.
Mr.. shepherd holds unique place in
the annals Of this city. as he is the last
man who held the office Of Cover
nor here Prior 20 his entrance into pub
lie affairs in Washington the city was
ruled by board Of aldermen and a
mayor Since his time il has. of course.
/ been governed by Congress and the Dis
! trict Commissioners.
During his term Of Office Mr.. Shepherd
in spite Of opposition executed his won
derfully fSr-sighted work. 1t is a COM
mon saying among Washingtonaus that
! shepherd lifted Washington out OF The
mud" lie inaugurated and successfully
continued vast Improvements in all parts
4 Of the city. a man OF indomitable viii
I and sagaciOus foresight had determined
I that the National Capital should be q
! metropolis in fact as well as in name
/ an object Of pride TO the people Of the
1 whole country-and he bent every energy
J 10 tLit accomplishing N OF ms Seil- lIlpo1-
ed task.
Prevented Removal of Capital.
To him also it is due that the schem,
for the contemplated removal Of the Capt
tai 90 some Western city was nippod ir
the bud. Ha secured the friendship OF
/ President Grant and awakened Congress,
TO an interest in local affairs. He Sain-
. ed the support Of prominent citizens and
procured The investment Of Northern cap
ital IN he District bonds As president
Of he Beard OF Public Works he set "a
( work sn army Of lahOrcrs 90 grade an.
D pave the streets and avenues. TO rul
/ dCTn and remove banks and distractions
! 20 reconstruct the. sidewalks. 10 dll ID
? the old canal. which had long been con
sldered a nuisance. TO set out thOusanIl
OF trees and develop the parks, squares
. and circles: 10 build sewers and lay wa
ter pipes, and generally improve both tn,
sanitary conditions and the appearance o
the city.
in q short time. under the able man
I agement Of Mr. Shepherd. the old sloven