Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-02
THE NEW BRIDGE PROJECT.
Mass Meeting OF Those who Urge Anothe
Bridge Over the Eastern Branch.

| Bridge Over the Eastern Branch.
There was an enthusiastic union gathering
Of rural and urban folks yesterday afternoon
at Buena Vista on Giesboro Point. The object
was to indorse the South Capitol Street Bridge
Association and generally stimulate the bridge
| project. The attendance was large in hope and
number. The ferry boat Columbia landed
contingent of washingtonians. One hour was
spent in approaching substantial lunch, and
then at $50 o'clock the meeting was called to
order, and on nomination Of W. b. Matchett OF
Swan Greek, Nd. Henry s. HALEY was elected
chairman and James Mckee of Surratt's dis
trict, Nd, was chosen secretary. Chairman
HALEY declared the aims Of the meeting to be
the strengthening of the South Capitol Street
Bridge Association in its effort to secure fed
eral survey for a bridge between South Wash
ington and the opposite shore. This support
was TO be given the bridge association by pc
tition to Congress from the farmers and truck
ers Of the District south of the Eastern Branch
of the Potomac and the residents Of South
Washington.
Chairman Mckee read the petition. 1t was
as follows: From the citizens and property
holders adjacent to the Potomac river and of
the counties Of Maryland adjoining to the hon.
orable Senate and House Of Representatives Of
the United States of America in Congress
assembled: We, the citizens of Maryland
abutting on the Potomac river from Giesboro
Point to Indian Head (the latest acquisition Of
the United States), respectfully ask action on
House bill No. -, now before your honorable
bodies, looking toward the construction of u
public bridge from some point at or near the
foot Of South Capitol street to connect with the
contemplated public highway or boulevard
east OF the high range of hills along the east
bank of the river, passing the government
properties of St. Elizabeth, the powder reser-
yation, Fort Foote and Fort Washington,
Piscatsway. Accokeek. Marshall Hall and In
dian Head. the government testing grounds
for heavy ordnance" Then followed the read
ing of a report made by Congressman Post
from the committee on the District of Columbia
On motion of ]. H. Adrian the chair ap-
pointed James Boyer, W. b. Matchett and J. H.
Adrian a committee to draft q resolution.
Their report contained the same matter as the
petition and it was adopted. Pending the COM
mittees report John W. Duvall of Maryland
told of the interest taken in the enterprise by
his neighbors. Capt. John S. Miller of Wash
lngton eulogized the project and projectors,
Peter Duffy and James Mccarthy of Washing
ton made remarks and Mr.. Matchett wound up
with a stirring speech, in the course Of which
he complimented the ladies present These
were Mrs. Adelald Giddings and Miss Nettie
Burdine, both from Washington.
On motion of Capt. Miller the chair appointed
r. W. Howerson, ". j. Tune, W. L. Matchett.
James W. Mckee and Andrew Boyer a commit
tee to procure signatures to the petition. All
adjournment was carried. An elaborate dinner
was then served by the managers of Buena
vista, L. z. Sheridan and Elmer Z. Robinson.
Pleasant speeches were made. Maryland. My
Maryland. was sung by all and the whole con-
cluded with a rousing vote of thanks to MIR.
George j. Seufferle, the proprietor Of Buena
Vista, and cheers for the bridge project.