The Washington herald., 1909-07-16

been interested In this question for some
years. and have seen many parks, but I
venture 20 say there IS no place in this
world like Rock Creek Park for its
beauty.
"Our people would go out TO the park
but many Of them know nothing OF H.
They read a little now and then about
the President going automobiling out
there, but they fail 70 visit the place. IN
so doing they are cheating themselves.
Our citizens should be educated up 10
what it is. / stand ready to do anything
can in this line"
Il am strongly in favor OF any move
ment which Will bring the people OF our
city and the wonders and beauties OF
Rock Creek Park together" said Capt.
James F. Oyster. president OF the board
Of education, when told Of The Washing
ton Heralds movement
WOuId Benefit Children.
''The natural scenery os the park is
grand. and our people ought certainly TO
go out and enjoy It. Whatever other
park OF parks they take In they should
have Rock Greek on their list. Children
especially ought 10 be taken 10 the park
Ia order that they may see Il and learn
something OF the wonders of nature A
visit 70 Rock Greek Is worth much 10 the
young mind. II leaves a lasting impress
sion. A ride. drive, or walk along its
pretty highways is about the finest thing
/ know Of"
1T is with a feeling akin 10 distress
and despair when one considers the poor
parking space open 70 the public here in
Washington" said Attorney ". II. Acker.
why this city should be an exception
to other and larger centers is most as
suredly q puzzling question. There are
certainly plenty Of sites now unused and
indeed barren wastes that may be avail
able for the purpose. Boston has Its
beautiful and extensive Commons, Phila-
de1phia its grand Fairmount Park, and
New York the famous Central Park, all
open 10 the public and slIirted by railway
lines"
Enjoys the Park.
William D. Hoover. president Of the
National Savings and Trust Company. is
enthusiastic over The Washington Her
aids project
4 consider the proposition most eX-
ceIlent one" he said. IF It is possible 10
give the people who work and strive for
a living a chance 70 enjoy our most beau
tiful park. put me down as being willing
10 help in every way. I drive 70 Rock
Creek Park very often and 1 cannot tell
you how much I enjoy those excursions
Parks for the people are a necessity and
am extremely sorry 20 see such little
breathing spaces as that one that was al
the corner OF Fourteenth street and Co
iumbia road have been compelled 10 give
way 10 our commercial instinct"
supports the Project.
w p Hibbs is an enthusiastic sup
porter Of The Washington Herald's pro-
ject. He said:
Il am more than delighted with the
proposition. 1 am always with the man
who works Tor his living by the sweat
Of HIS brow. Particularly am I interested
In the women and children. There Is no
more beautiful spot on earth than Rock
Creek Park. and want 70 see II made
possible for every one 70 enjoy fits beau
ties Run n car line 10 the park OF
circle the park with q car line any prop
osltion that does not intend TO run car
lines inside the park and thus interfere
with It's natural beauty has my most
hearty support"
". B. Holtzclaw. a prominent busi-
ness man in the northwest section OF the
city. and whose popularity was show n
recently in The Washington Herald's
contest. said:
The more I think OF The Herald's ed
! itorial. the more 7 am amazed az the
project which this newspaper has under
taken. But I know The Washington
Herald can carry It 70 successful Se-mi-
nation, and you can say that the prop
osition has my unqualified support You
cannot put this too strong"
F. S Munford. cashier OF ths Union
Savings Bank. indorses The Washing
ton Herald's plan He said;
Need for Cars.
Public parks such as Rock Creek are
for the beneht OF the public. I want 20
see every man. woman. and child enjoy
their privileges. Recently I took friend
through Rock Creek Park. He was a
Philadelphian, and was amazed at its
beauty. When we were about TO leave
the park on our return home he asked me
how the people who did not have auto
mobiles or carriages got there. had 70
admit that the people had no means of
reaching the park. had realized this
many years ago. hut never more forcibly
than when my friend propounded the
question. I want every man, woman,
and child in the District 70 enjoy the
park, and wish The Washington Herald
good luck in its undertaking"
Harvey Given. assistant United States
attorney. said that Rock Creek Park was
the most beautiful as well as the most
inaccessible park he knew. When I was
a boy" said Mr.. Given. Rock Creek
Park in the neighborhood OF the old Pierce
Mil used TO he a regular picnic ground.
That portion used 20 be dotted with pic
niclIers and games We're played by young
and old. but that time Is a thing Of the
past II IS very difficult 20 get 20 the
park. which naturally accounts for the
fact that IL is not as literally patronized
by the people as II would be II the street
car transportation facilities were better
By all means popularize Rock Greek
Park"
Place for Sports.
James A. O'Shea, an attorney who takes
keen interest In outdoor sports and ath-
letics, is heartily IN favor Of the scheme
TO make Rock Creek Park a popular re-
sort for outdoor amusements and sports.