Evening journal., 1915-06-22


South Harrison street line at ono
point. approaches the Maryland ave-
nue. line is not sufficient reason for
the immediate cripplng Of the line or
total discontinuing Of same in the
near future
/ have had occasion to use the Z
Maryland avenue line, and frequently
IL has been impossible to secure a /
seat while riding on same. II would !
very much aggravate this condition II
the traffic of the South Harrison
street line east of Broome and south
of Maple. are compelled TO use this
line in addition to what Il is now re-
required 10 haul.
l respectfully submit that Il would
be much TO the detriment of the people
of this district. IL they are compelled,
as is proposed, to use a one-car SER
vice from Clayton and Cedar streets.
transferring at Second and Harrison
streets, on a ffteen-minute schedule.
From published reports, have been
informed that it is proposed that the
company now in control of the troll
| lev system of this city will operate
the Front street line and the Second
street line as a belt line.
II this is true. Il adds another hard
ship 10 the patrons OF the South Har-
rison street line in that they will be
compelled TO transfer at the connect
ing point at either Front or Second
street and in many cases wait tt-
teen minutes. and at the same time
be transferred again should they dc
sire to go TO any section of the city
north of Front or Second street.
II is unnecessary to call your at
tention to the rainy weather that has
1 continued from November rs. 1914 to
:, the present time. you therefore are in
position to judge what the hard
: ships would be upon the taxpayers
} should they by your act, be compelled
TO comply with the regulations and
restrictions proposed through a cold
r and severe winter
If such conditions were attempted
to be imposed upon any member Of
q your board you would object and we
1 earnestly and respectfully plead that
i those for whom we have constructed
homes women and children, be not
e subjected TO these hardships.
70 The land affected by the proposed
d change has been upon full rate tax
, for fifty years and has recently been
2 very materially increased upon the
assessment rolls of this city other
G sections of the city which have only
n recently been put upon the full rate
- tax list are and have been enjoying
o greater and more efficient public im-
g provements and utilities.
IS There have been no public inn
e provementg in this district for years
with the exception of the operation
OF the South Harrison street line. and
n If this has been sufficient reason for
the large increase in the taxes. we re-
8 spectfully submit that II is certainly
of sufficient Importance to permit us
, 20 use IL without rosortinc TO two
, transfers or curtailed facilities and
congested traffic.
y IL is understood that the consolida-
! tion of the transportation system OF
. the city may require changes for eff
81 cheney but the new owner of the sys.
tenn no doubt fully realized thesfacili.
Q ties and conveniences extended by tn.
S Peoples Railway Company. and acting
T. with such knowledge. II ought not L
+ be contended that the convenience
=
It except when actual duplication oo
l. ours and not then If the rights of a
~ innocent third persons are to suffer
re Rumors unsupported by record ev
10 dence, that this line is unproftabl
e. do not warrant the elimination of th
le service or its crippling which, a
le stated, would make It worthless.
I'd am creditably informed that th
r. line. taken in conjunction with il
other lines which It should be, a
TX part Of a system has been proftabl
Nt Assuming that il has not bee
rs profitable. the fact was certainl
III known to the new owners at the tin
is' of the purchase and they cannot, wit
Is seeming good grace. expect the cit
W through its agents to rescue il from
bad bargain. any more so than mar
% property owners can ask for reiur
Il. o, taxes on unrented or unprofitab
ed houses.
~ II your board will permit II wou
# seem to be a duty incumbent upon
r TRANSFORMATION system Of city TO a
n in the citys development which is
~ the same time its own developme
nd and not expect to be retrenched in
~ sphere of usefulness where pro
is guaranteed.
IL If for the purpose of usefulness
r. transportation system desires to
7; considered in parts then it should
taxed as easements, according to the
&C. earning power. the same as other re
,e. estate and that value should be dete
he mined according to their traffic a
.e- profit; the physical value exclusi
Of franchise value be taken as a ba'
OF for determining profit.
Mt. In view of the fact that the city
Washington enjoys six for a quart
af- tickets. the best car system in q
he section of the country without pol
%. but with the most expensive equi
ri ment. and free transfers. and the e
a of Cleveland, Ohio. is piling up ST
&c. plus on three cent fares, ! earnes
Pr petition that your board permit of
on through trip for the South Harris
nd street line cars in accordance with
lily obligations of the existing contra
of for the very liberal FIVE cent fare.
me Respectfully,
ms GEO. H. McGOVERl