The Washington herald., 1911-02-08
GREAT FALLS PLAN
TOBE AIRED TO-DAY
Hearing by Senate Commit
tee at 1890 o'clock.
SEEK MONEY FOR REPORT
Julius 1. Peyser, Representing the
Chamber OF Commerce, Presents
Strong Argument in Urging &oO,-
900 Appropriation for Investiga-
tion of Project for Lighting City.

As a result Of the strong argument
laid before the Senate Appropriations
Committee yesterday for the granting
Of $4,000 for a complete investigation
into and preparation of a full repor,
on the Great Falls project for the
lighting Of the streets. parks. and pub.
lie buildings Of Washington by elec-
tricity. an oral hearing will be granted
at 1880 this morning.
The argument was presented by
julius I. Peyser. chairman Of the
Chamber Of Commerce committee ap-
pointed to take up the question. He
also represented the Federation Of Citi-
zens' Associations. which, through a
letter from w. N. Cromwell. the chair
man Of the federation committee.
heartily concurred in all Mr.. Peyser
had to say. The written plea for a
hearing was really a brief for the ap-
preparation 1t was received by Chair
man Gallinger, of the Appropriations
Committee, who referred it to the sub
committee on District appropriations.
which will hold the hearing.
The brief suggested that the committee
and subcommittee call for opinions on
the Great Falls project from:
Lieut.. Col W. c. Lansfitt. army en-
SlneeT OlIlCeE, III CHdl Be VI tic " oSiiiHS
ton aqueduct
Mai. William " Judson. Engineer
Commissioner of the District Of Colum-
bia.
m O., Leighton. chief photographer of
the Geological Survey.
&C. Edward Wright, assistant to the
attorney general for the Interior De-
partment
wv. A. Mcfarland. superintendent Of
the District water department"
Urges Mr. LeiEhton's Plan.
The brief not only recommended. but
strongly urged the plan of Mr.. Leighton.
which is to lay a new conduit along the
Conduit road from the falls to the Dale
caria resrvoir. and to drop the water
through pipes from the reservoir directly
onto turbine wheels on the river bank.
tives believe that the adoption OF any
other plan would result in the backing
up of the water. with consequent over
flows, and such heavy damages as to
make the cost unreasonable
The brief emphasized that II does not
ask for all appropriation at this time
for the Great Fails project. but only for
an appropriation of $h.Oo to inquire
fully into the feasibility of Mr.. Leighton's
scheme Attention was called to the fact
that the Senate in 1895 passed a bill for
the requirement of water rights along
the Potomac. provided the water was to
be used for lighting Washington by cleo
trfcity, but was lost in the House.
1t was pointed out that the District
spent sf25, 900 for public lighting in 1910.
and the pleaders for a hearing stated
they were morally convinced this could
be reduced by the Great Falls project
The practicability Of the government &C
quiring sufficient property rights for the
enterprise at a reasonable expenditure
was asserted as the belief of-the COM
mittee. and c. Edward Wright, assistant
attorney general for the Interior Depart
nent and Mr.. Leighton were cited as
men willing to testify to that effect.
Demands Serious Attention.
In conclusion the brief cited. as fol-
lows. the Endorsement it carries:
I'VE direct your attention to the fact
that our committee represents 500 Of the
sional men of Washington. who consider
the practical development and use Of
Great Falls power a subject which de-
mands the most serious attention in the
interest of the people Of Washington.
This communication is also indorSed
BY the Great Falls committee Of the
Federation Of Citizens Associations, rep
about 10000 Of the permanent
resident citizens Of the District Of CO.
Iunbia- Respectfully submitted,
JULIUS l. PEYSER. Chairman"