Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-16
TAK0MA PARK COUNCIL
OPPOSES HIGHER FARES
I. c. c. Asked to Disapprove Of Pro
posed Communication Rates on
the B. & O..

Inc town council OF Takoma Park. Mo-,
took cognizance of the proposed increase
In Communication rates on the Met
| ropo,itan branch of the Baltimore and
! Ohio railroad at a meeting held last
night and adopted resolutions request ng
the interstate commerce &C mmiss on to
disapprove the proposed rates. The reso-
tuition was adopted unanimously.
| This action was taken GLOWING the
/ presentation of facts in the case by
George w. Nusbaum, a commuter Of the
road, residing in Takoma Park. Nd. Mr..
Nusbaum told the council that the stu
at on of the commuters was typical Of
many committing communities.
Hardship Pointed Out.
The resolution adopted by the council
stated that the proposed increase in
communication rates on the Metropolitan
branch ranging from 81 to 100 per cent
appeared to be unwarranted: that such
increases would work hardship on the
commuters patronizing this line; be a
detriment to the commun ties along the
route: decrease property values and re-
tard the development Cf the entire coun-
try served by this branch. The resolu-
ton concluded by requesting the inter-
state commerce commission to disapprove
CT the proposed increased rates. Copies
OF the resolution will be spread upon the
town records and also sent to the inter-
state commerce commission.
A reduction in the water rates of the
town was also ordered by the town au
thorities. The present minimum rate
is $1,000 per annum for 5000 cubic feet.
while under the new rates the price
will be So The ordinance adopted by
the council last night provides that on
and after January l. 1915, the charges
for meter rent shall be discontinued to
all parties on premises where the
meter rent has been paid for a period
where meters have been issued during
the past three years the charge for
meter rent shall be continued at the
rate of S1.5O per annuH1 until a total
meter rent of 50 shall have been paid.
after which the meter rent shall cease
Issuance of Meters.
With the adoption of the ordinance
on the subject last night a charge
and connections. including cost of de-
livery. shall be made for each meter
issued by the town. such charges to be
in lieu of meter rent. the meter re-
naming the property of the town.
Must Pay for Damages.
All damage or injury to meters own
ed by the town. now in use or which
shall be hereafter issued. except the
ordinary wear in service, is to be
charged against the owner of the prem
ises where the meter is in use, and the
cost of removal or repair is to be added
to and become a part of the water bill
for the premises where the meter is in
use, and be collectible under the same
rules as govern the payment of water
rents. On and after January 1, 1915,
the minimum annual charge for water
to any premises is to be So, which will
entitle the premises to the use of 5000
cubic feet of water. The charge for
water in excess of 5000 cubic feet is to
be at the rate of Is cents per 100 cubic
feet.
Balance in Treasury.
The report of Town Treasurer Ben
G. Davis for the month Of November
was submitted and approved. 1t show
ed receipts from general and special
taxes, water rents, permits. etc,
amounting to s234.02, which. with the
balance of $3,64S.50, made grand
total of s3,ss252 The expenditures
during the same period for water and
sewer work, pumping plant, lighting
system, filtration bonds, salaries and
miscellaneous expenses amounted to
hand of $2.554.3S.
The meeting was presided over by
Mayor S. w. Williams. with Council
man E. E. Blodgett. H. f. Taft. H. E.
Rogers, E. S. La Fetra, L. r. Grabill.
F. L. Lewton and Town Clerk Ben G.
Davis present.