The Washington critic., 1888-03-30
WEST WASHINGTON.
citizens Association Meeting.


The Citizens Association of George
town met last night at Association Hall,
with Mr.. John T. Mitchell, chairman,
and Mr. A. Greenlees, secretary.
Mr. Mitchell made report from the
special committee appointed to consider
the advisability Of withdrawing their
representatives from the Committee of
One Hundred. The following resolution
was then read:
"Whereas the Citizens Committee of
West Washington was organized for the
purpose of promoting the general inter
ests of this section through the regularly
the District and
whereas our connection with the
Committee Of One Hundred seems rather
to defeat than aid this object; therefore,
"Rcsolred, That we discontinue our
connection with the Committee of One
Hundred, and that copy of this resolu-
tion be sent TO the secretary of the Com
mittee of One Hundred for the informa-
tion of that body"
Mr.. Mitchell reviewed the workings of
the Committee of One Hundred from its
inception up to the present time. He
said that for while the committee fol-
lowed the objects in yiew-that of aiding
the present officers of the Government in
measures tending to benefit the citizens
the original objects and became q meet
ing for sorehead politicians, who COM
bined their forces to change the present
form of government to the fifteen COM
missioner form. Mr.. Mitchell said fur
ther that under these circumstances he
beliey ed that the mission of the Commit
tee of One Hundred had come to an end,
and he believed it to be for the best inter-
| ests of all citizens to cut loose from IL. He
| trusted his resolution would be adopted.
A vote being taken on the passage of
the resolution, 1t was unanimously
adopted.
Mr.. Mitchell predicted that their action
| In withdrawing would soon be followed
| by others, as resolutions denuncatory OF
| the action of the Representative Commit
tee had been adopted, and would soon be
| given out.
A discussion followed on the various
improvements needed for Georgetown.
Secretary Grecnloes reported that it was
decided by the authorities to erect new
school house somewhere on Gay street,
near Green.
The chairman and secretary were then
authorized to prepare an address defining
their position, and the association then
adjourned to meet no more.
Notes About Town.
The M-Street Union Christian Temper
| HDCe ASSOCluJlOn HeIu an interesting
meeting last night at Market-Housc Hall
Major s. II. Walker and several Others
spoke.
The funeral of Miss Fannie G. Kurt
took place to-day from the residence oi
her brother, 1857 Valley street northwest
The funeral was largely attended by tn,
many friends of the deceased. Miss Kurt;
was an estmable young lady and very
well.known in West Washington.
Workmen are engaged in painting the
iron work of the new Aqueduct Bridge
The gas-pipes have been laid ON the
bridge, and everything will be in readiness
to light the bridge with gas next week.
The Bridge Celebration.
A committee composed of Messrs. A
II. Herr, S. @. Palmer and w. II
Manogue called on the Commissioner:
this morning TO get the requisite permits
for the Free Bridge celebration. Mr.
| Webb promised the gentlemen to make
the address of welcome. A feature of the
occasion will be "day fireworks" They
also applied for permission to erect foul
arches across the streets of Georgetow wn
and for half day holiday in the George
town schools.