Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30
WANT. BETTER ROADS


Good roads for the whole of Alexandria
county was the chief subject OF discussion
at last nights meeting of the Fort Myer-
Colonial Heights Citizens Association. Es-
pecial attention was given to the bonding
proposal Of John B. Henderson, r., which
was made last week. The meeting was
held at the residence Of Charles e. Lewis
OF the Post Once Department. and there
was a large attendance, with o. b. Wad-
leigh. the president. In the chair.
After the committee, consisting of @. b.
M. Kicker and William A. e. McShea. on
sidewalk construction had reported bids
for hauling. Of which Walter Picketts was
accepted, Mr.. Henderson's proposition was
introduced. As It was understood by those
present It Is that all the roads OF the
county which are under control OF the coun-
ty supervisors be made thoroughly good
stone highways as fast as the work can be
by an issue Of county bonds to carry for
ward the work without tny delay for lack
Of funds.
Mr. Henderson has presented figures in
q public statement upon which ne esti-
will be about $1,000 a mile. The total road
mileage Of the county he puts at thirty
seven miles. Of which about five miles are
under control Of the federal government.
and he is sure will be put in first-class
condition to match anything the citizens
will do. This will leave thirty-two miles
for the county to pay for. He proposes
as inducement to all to Join in the effort
that not only the main roads. but all side
roads as well shall be made frst-class, SO
that all may alike share the benefits, as
all alike share the expense; also that q
commission Of five citizens be appointed
by Judge .sicol. or in some other sattsfac-
tory way, to control and direct the work
and guard the expenditure of the money.
It was agreed in the discussion that the
time has come for Alexandra county to
build good roads and that every property
holder and citizen will be amply repaid
for his share in the outlay II the work 10
done under proper safeguards.
A motion that a mass meeting at the court
house be arranged for was carried, and
Charles E. Lewis. H. w. McGeorge and
George p. Hoffman were appointed a COM
mtttee for the purpose. In view OF Mr..
Henderson's promise to have g. computing
engineer figure out exactly the cost of the
proposed work and to give more in detail
his plans for carrying 1t out, the commit
tee was instructed to seek conference with
him and Commemorative Attorney Mackey
and leading citizens in other parts Of the
county in planning for the meeting.
It was suggested that other citizens asso-
Citations be asked to join in this and other
general work by the appointment of dele
gates to a county association which shall
have charge Of matters Of general inter-
est. Other associations, 1t was stated. are
being organized at Clarendon, Ba!lston and
elsewhere, some Of which have recently
grown up with the coming Of better electric
road facilities
The secretary was directed to write to
Mr.. Henderson and ask him to be present
at the next meeting of the association.
The association is to be representad at
the meeting Of the Rosslyn Board Of Trade
tonight. with view to secure the co-opera-
ton of that organization
AT the close of the session last night the
ladies' Of the neighborhood who were meet
ing In an adjoining room, came in and an
nounced that social gathering would be
held In aid of the proposed street improve
ment on ground hog day. February 2, at
the residence Of Mr. Lewis. Refreshmcn+s
are to be served,