Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-05

4 NhE. ueO. TFanCts dawson Resigns the Pres
idency of the Association.
| coNPLTMESTARy RESOLUTIONS AS TO HIS Eff
| CHENEY AND ISDoRsISG HIS APPOINTMENT AS
| ASSISTANT ASSESSOR PAssED-NR. j. BABsoS
! ELECTED PREsIDENT-orHER BUSINESS
| Despite the Indictment weather there was a
good attendance at the regular monthly meet
ing Of the Northeast Washington Citizens As
sociation. which was held in Baum's Hall. cor
ner 4th and East Capitol streets, last night.
| President Dawson, who has presided over the
rseetings of the association for two years, was
absent. and Mr.. Duncan Thompson occupied
the chair. President Dawson's absence OK
| planned in letter addressed by him to Secre-
| tary Sperry. which the latter read.
After referring to the fact that he had twice
been elected president of the association Mr.
Dawson said:
| You are doubtless aware CT my selection
and appointment by the Commissioners Of the
| District of Columbia as one of the board of
three assistant assessors provided by Congress
to make n new assessment OF District property.
| / did not, in any sense seek this important and
/ responsible position. but on the contrary. hesi-
! tated some time over its acceptance, and finally
| accepted with some msgivings. yet could not
! but feel the distinguished honor implied by
/ the tender to me OF the office. and doubly in
that it the first distinct recognition in that
| line by board of Commissioners of the great
eastern section of the District. i, therefore,
did not feel at liberty to decline.
1T has since occurred to me, however, that
| having accepted the position named under the
Commissioners of the District there would be
! a manifest improperly in my continuing to
act as president Of the East Washington Citi-
zens' Association. 1T would hardly be de-
corous thing for me to preside over any meet
ing thereof, at which attacks upon my superior
officers, the Commissioners, might be
made. Further than this, l know of
nothing more liable to criticism and
attack .hnn the future acts of this new
assessment board-whether its action be fair.
just and wise or otherwise. In my Judgment
your association, which hereafter in common
with other citizens of the District will have the
right to crltlclse the actions of the assessment
board. should not be embarrassed i'll the exer-
else of that right by the restraining presence of
presiding officer who is at the same time a
member of the very board which is the sub
lect OF criticism. Hence the association will.
i am sure, agree with me that my retirement
from the presidency is imperative.
In reslSning into its hands the chief Office in
its gift. desire In this manner through you to
gratefully express to the association the pride
and pleasure have always felt in its service.
| and III the successful accomplishment by its
able and energetic members of many important
movements looking to the welfare of East Wash
ington and of the capital of the nation as a
whole And in thus severing our official re-
lations / feel confident that the association will
continue the good work it has hitherto engaged
in practical. sensible. conservative lines that
Will command the respect. If not always the
support of all good citizens of the District
everywhere"
Mr. DAWSON AND THE DISTRICT CONGRATULATED.
As soon as the secretary had read the above
Mr.. j. W. Babson read resolution. which was
unanimously adopted, expressing the regret of
the association at the resignation of Mr.. Daw-
son, as the two years of his presidency have
covered period of marked prosperity to the
association. in which its ranks have been
strengthened. its efforts to advance the inter-
ests of that section of the city have been recog-
nized and brought gratifying results. and its
resources have been raised to n healthy and
stable financial conditions; that much of this has
been due to Mr.. Dawsons deliberate and con-
scientious consideration of all matters pre-
sented to him. his wise counsel and judgment
and his earnest and faithful efforts to accom-
plish the greatest results for the good of East
Washington, and for this and the dignified and
impartial manner in which he has presided
over the deliberations of the association the
thanks of the association were rendered. His
selection by the authorities of the District as
assistant assessor considered a recognition
of that ability and fidelity which has character
lied his connection with public matters and the
Commissioners and citizens of the District
ton OF SO much Importance to the taxpayers by
one so prominently fitted therefor.
MR. BABsoS ELECTED PRESIDENT.
The Office of president being vacant Mr.. Mil
Ter suggested that the place be filled and pro-
posed the name Of ]. W. Babson as president
of the association. and he was unanimously
elected. In expressing his thanks for the honor
Mr.. Babson gave a brief history of the asso-
citation and referred to the beauties of the cap
al fItr md .nftip anil
efforts to advance the objects of the association.
Mr.. Duncan Thompson then called attention
TO the vacancy in the executive committee in
cident to the election of Mr. Babson and sug-
gested that it be filled by Mr.. NJ. W. Wines.
He was duly elected.
The report of the executive committee re-
commencing the publication of a pamphlet
setnng forth the constitution and objects, list
of members, &C., was adopted.
THE POLICE CENSUS.
Mr.. Weller. in the absence of Mr.. Dawson
reported the progress the committee on
census, which was appointed at the last meet
ing to urge upon the Commissioners the needs
of a police census. had made. His report was
based upon the visit of the committee to the
Commissioners. which was printed at the time
in THE STAR Mr.. Weller stated at the last
meeting that he intended at the next meeting
to offer resolution condemning the Metropol-
itan Railroad Company When his resolution
NdS Sdhtu iOI MI "tHtf stsittu tHdt ne was
not prepared to offer it, He explained his ac-
tion by stating that officer of the railroad
company had called upon him and talked over
the grievances which tho citizens of East
Washington had against the railroad and
promised to correct existing evils.
TWO NEW COMMITTEES SUGGESTED.
Under the call for new business Mr.. Weller
said he thought that two new committees
should be appointed, one to be known as
school committee and another the legislative
| committee. The needs of the former were
very great. For instance. he said the papers
every day chronicled sad accidents to some
little child. 1.-THE little ones had play ground
| this would not be. He thought the school
yards should be thrown open to the children
| in the neighborhood, and Col Ernst should be
| requested to set aside some reservation for the
| little ones.
Regarding a legislative committee. he said.
/ such a committee would be of great benefit to
the association, its duty would be to draft all
/ bills originating in that body.
His motion was adopted and the president
will name the committee before the next meet
! ing.
| Mr.. W. ". Eisenhower sr, inquired what
action the association took annually regarding
| the Improvement Of streets. Mr. Weller en-.
| lightened him. He explained that the reason
| he asked was that street from 18th street to
The Congressional cemetery was in a frightful
state and in need Of improvement.
| One Hundred Quit Because of q Discharge