The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-03
LINDELL BOULEVARD.

Public opinion is decidedly with Mayor Wells and
the Board of Public Improvements concerning the
proposed reconstruction Of Linden boulevard. This
the most used and useful driveway in the city, is in
backward state and for the general good and for the
eity's reputation should be repayed
That the property owners along this thoroughfare
who have either wealth refinement both, should
protest against an improvement that is from the com
standpoint, considered necessary, is great sur
prise Street work mas progressed in other localities
not nearly so favored with fine residences without
objection from property owners: in truth, property
owners have besought the board to make improve
meats.
"Reminiscences were expected least of all from the
West End particularly not expected from owners OF
property along Lindell boulevard which is the main
avenue to the Exposition grounds. The people might
well be excused for hoping and believing that the pro-
posed Improvement would be urged by property own
ers as in the case of Mayor Wells, who owns prop
erty having i5foot front Immediately east Of Boyle
avenue The opposition is somewhat of shock to
progressive citizens who desire to have model city.
While 1t may seem irrelevant to refer to the dra-
matte scene that characterized the public hearing
Quoted by the board, the scene was 60 much out of
the ordinary that merits mention in order to pre-
vent the propagation Of any improper impressiops.
One property owner intimated that the board was
governed, more less by the so-called pavement
trusts and that the work projected not especially
to improve the street but to help the suppliers of
terial and the contractors.
II the property owner In question has any informa
ton to that effect he should not delay in submitting
it to the Grand Jury. Mayor Wells will be most
eager to aid inquision. II be has no information
he y doing the board the city and the citizens gross
injustice In stating bare intmation. charge Of
this gravity must either be supported by fact be
not made.
Public improvements never would be made IL every
property owner were actgated by mere suspicion and
thought that public officials are all dishonest. The
present administration is, to say the least good
the best that st. Louis has ever had. The people
have confidence In It, and it is daily giving proof that
It s entitled to this confidence Therefore, the Har
Dor and Wharf Commissioner took the right COURSE
from broad viewpoint, in moving that the objecor
be elected for persistng in making the accusation
The gentleman who gave voice to the implication as
spmed attitude though possibly without reflection
that would cultivate distrust and stop public work
As to the actual merits Of the controversy there
no difference Of opinion with the public at large Lin
deli boulevard needs new, permanent pavement
There Is reason why the city should spend large
sum to keep this street in psssable repair and not
show Ike consideration to property owners on other
thoroushfares No avenue in the city Is used more
for light vehicles than this one 1t Is the main ap-
preach to Forest Park and the Exposition. It should
be the bet avenue in St. Louis.
Then, a. to materials. Telford and common mac
adam not suItahe; neither 10 brick granite al
though the latter would be II the surface were
dressed. he material selectable Il confined to
1sfhalt htpmipons macadam, bttumlncus granite and
sopd ezeosote1 WOOD block The board should select
4 ~ nv ~ and having smooth SUI.
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