Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05

posed extension would afford an east and
west connection from 7th street westward
to Rock Creek. No improvements are in
the line of the extension. which would make
the condemnation at the present time much
cheaper than 1t would be later, as improve
ments may soon be placed in the way.
While. therefore, the Commissioners regard
the extension as meritorfous. they feel that
so large sum Of money as would be in
volved on account of the present condition
OF the finances of the District
Oppose House Bill 1881.
The Commissioners have also made an
unfayorable report on House bill 1881
providing for the extension of Elm street
northwest. The cost of the extension for
the condemnation Of land and improve
ments Is estimated at $4,000 As the
ground Is quite level the cost of grading
would De slight. portion of this street
passes through the grounds known as the
National Base Ball Park, and If it were
not that improvements stand in the way
OF Its opening at either end the owners of
the ground could well afford to dedicate the
land for the extension
The opening of the street is desirable. !"
the Commissioners say, 'as it would afford
an outlet to 7th street for a very thicLly
settled portion of LIE Droit Park and How
ard University subdivision 1t might he
stated also that in the condemnation OF
5th street at the west end of Elm street
the entire cost of the condemnation was
assessed in toto against abutting property
and 1t Is possible that the extension of tits
street might be treated by jury of CON
domination In the same manner The Com
mlssloners are or the opinion, however, that
on account or the present condition of the
finances OF the District no street extensions
involving the expenditure of so large a sum
of money should be made at the present
time They would therefore recommend
an unfavorable report on the BILL
With regard to Senate bill TOSS for the
extension Of Sth street northeast, the Conn
missioners say the cost of the condemna-
ton Is estimated at $4,000. The extension
would give much-needed outlet to a part
of the District that is without good roads
or any direct thoroughfare to the city, and
is needed improvement, but on account of
the financial conditions In the District the
Commissioners feel they cannot recommend
so large an expenditure of money.
Paving California Avenue.
On Senator Gallinger's proposed amend
ment to the District bill appropriatins s.. 900
for paving California avenue from Columbia
road to Phelps place the Commissioners
report as follows:
This avenue Is now paved with macadam
Connecticut avenue has recently been ex-
tended across California avenue necessi-
tating cut in grade of eleven feet at the
point of intersection. This change In grade
extends about half block up California
avenue to the west and as far as Columbia
road to the east The macadam has been re-
placed in part. and additional repairs will be
made out of general funds for the repair of
county roads. This is, however, a well built
up section and should be asphalted as soon
as practicable. but the Commissioners can
not recommend this avenue ahead of the
other items already recommended by them
In their estimates to Congress. The cost
Of making the Improvement would be 5000
instead of 5000 as stated In the amend
ment and the former amount should be in
serted In the amendment II 1t is intended to
irclude it in the appropriation bill.