Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-09
STREET IMPROVEMENTS.

A. stated in the Gazette of that day
n conference between Mayor Pan ana
the representatives OF the electric aud
steam railroads 10 reference to extending
the street improvements on King street
from the city limits TO the Union depot
WAS held at the mayors office yesterday
afternoon.
Among those present we're Mayor Pan,
CORPORATION Attorney Fisher, Mr.. Duke,
of the R., F. P r. Ry.; Mr.. J. y. ColVio'
.uperintendent of the electric railway,
and Councilman Louis Brill, ID. K.
Field, F. F. Marbury. members OF the
street committee and Mr.. E. U. Dunn
city engineer The county supervisors
failed to put in an appearance.
The Mayor stated the object OF the
mesting aud asked for suggestions.
Mr.. Duke asked if there had been any
conference between the county super
yisors and city officials recently, and re-
ceiyed the answer that there had not.
He further stated that the railroad de-
sired that the roadway to the Uniou depot
should be improved,
Mr., Fisher said that at the last con-
ference with the Alexandria county
supervisors they had stated that as the
kproperty in the vicinity Of the improve
8 ments anticipated was taxed IN FAIRFAX
xscounty they did not think they we're to
take the initiative in the matter.
Mr.. Fisher further stated that at the
1,.t conference between the supervisors
and officials of this city. DR.. Bust had
smphasiEsd the fact that only one tax
payer Of the county used the roadway
10 question. This was significant that
the county would not shoulder much Of
the cost.
Mr.. Duke said that large part o
the railroads property was now taxed
Ia Alexandra county, and be hac hoped
to meet the supervisors at this meeting
in order to learn what action they would
take in the matter. The improvement
wore certainly to be made in their terri
tory
Mr.. Duke further stated that temper
sry improvement could only be mad
for the winter but after that other ar
rsngements for permanent improve
ments could be made. he certainl.
wanted to see the work done.
Mr.. Dunn said in his opinion tn
vitrif.d brick pavement should b
continued out from this city; the worI
could be started Immediately.
Mr.. Colvin stated that 1t wss tn
ob;ect of his company to do all in thei
mower to further the improvement.
Mr.. Colviu, upon being questioned
stated that he had been in communlcs
ton with the Mayor sometime ago II
reference to double-tracking King stree
extended and also over the roadwa
now in question, but az they had con
pleted other arrangements before re
ceiving any reply they had dropped tn
matter for the present.
Mr.. Duke said in his opinion that
the electric railway only had one trac
on the roadway that that compsn
should only be required to pave betwee
~ the tracks and two feet On either sid'
as was required by the city of Alexsndrii
Mr.. Duke said the improvement don
with vitrlted brick wouiu cOst III ~
neighborhood Of $4,000, leaving OF
the crossing OF Hoof's Run.
The Mayor stated that he felt cer1el
that the city would contribute liberals
to the improvement.
Mr.. Fisher said while the city coul
not appropriate money, it could give mi
terisl, which would answer the purpos
Mr.. Duke, being asked, said that b
company Was willing to cooperate
this matter to the extent of its sbilit,
but to what extent be would not like
say.
The sense OF the meeting was for Il
Oity Engineer to find out the sPpro'
innate cost of laying viirifed brio
roadway from the city limits to Il
depot and a sidewalk on the north 81
of the roadway and report to the MayC
"a meeting will then be called of :
county supervisors, and the represent
tives Of the R., F. P. R'y. and the elect
railway companies, who will meet !
Mayor in conference in reference 10 u
proposed improvement.
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