Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-06-28

4 CONGRESS.
There was good delegation Of people from
Takoma Park at the mass meeting held al
Brightwood last evening in the interest Of the
proposed rapid transit railroad to run from the
city to Takoms. The meeting was called for
the purpose of discussing matters in relation to
the bill now pending before Congress to charter
the road. Persons interested in the bonds Of
the Judson Pneumatic Company were also
/ present The road mentioned, rs is known, was
never operated by the air motor, and the stock.
held by members Of the citizens associations,
| il absolutely worthless.
| President Galley of the Brishtwood Avenue
| Association was chosen chairman Of the meet
| ing and Mr.. A. L. Keene was selected secretary.
| Chairman Galley said he thought it was not
| necessary to outline the object of the meeting.
| The committee had failed to get an audience
| before the Senate committee and it was, there
| fore, deemed expedient to hold this meeting
AN INTERVIEW WITH SENATOR M'MILLAN.
Mr.. Ramey spoke of an interview that he had
with Senator Mcmillan, during which he said
that during a recent visit to Indianapolis he
examined the system Of railro where the
trolley system il in operation. There, he said,
| ten miles Of the road along the boulevard has
| been operated for two years aud without killing
| q single person. Senator Mcmillan, he said,
was favorable to the bill and promised to do
what he could for the charter. He spoke Of
the holders of the Judson Pneumatic bonds, of
which he said there were $3.50 600 worth on the
market. Under their proposition to build the
road he said the actual cost of constructing the
road would be about $50, 900, while the plan
would he Handicapped by the floating bonds.
Chairman Galley then addressed the meeting,
stating what he understood about the stock and
| bonds.
Judge Miller asked for information concern
| ing what said before the Senate committee,
and Chairman Galley said that the committee
| failed to meet them last Friday. as they had on
a previous occasion. While at the Capitol he
learned that Senator Mcmillan was decidedly in
| favor of passing the bill; that he knew the peo-
| pie of Brightwood had been badly treated and
they were deserving of some consideration
JUDGE MILLER STATES HIS VIEWS.
A short discussion followed, in which Judge
Miller. Chairman Galley, Mr. Maris. Mr. Ramey
and Mr.. Brown took part. Judge Miller thought
it no more than right that the people carrying
| the bonds should be recognized. IL the pres
ent bill is passed and the persons representing
the bonds carry the matter into the courts it
will take five years to settle it. If these people
want to build the road give them an opportunity
] to do So "What the people of Takoma want"
said the judge. is a railroad, and thew don't
| care who builds it. Such action would give
| them a chance to either build a road or it would
put period to their transgressions
| The judge spoke of the claims Of Messrs
| Chittenden & Williams, who represent the
| bondholders. They were present at O COM
mittee meeting ut Takoma Saturday night, he
said, and had an amendment to offer to the bill
which had already passed the House. Under
the proposed amendment. he said. they will
have to begin work on the road at the suburban
termini, and they will have to complete and
equip the road in twelve months. At the END
of that time the Commissioners will pass upon
the question Of the finishing and equipping of
the road
Chairman Galley remarked that Mr. Williams
had told him that $50. 900 would put the road
in condition to operate under the trolley sys-
tenn.
Under further discussion Of the question
Mr.: Ramey thought the matter Of arbitration
had better be settled before the Senate COM
mittee instead Of at this meeting
WHAT NH. WILLIAMS PROMISED.
Mr.. Williams, representing the proposed
amendment to the charter, said he went to
Takoma Saturday with MIR. Chittenden and he
thought the Takoma people understood this
proposition. He said that the owners of the
Brightwood RAILROAD Company wanted to build
the road if they could get the charter. I'VE
are prepared to go ahead and build the road"
be said. 1--WE have been forced to come in and
take possession of the road as it is at present con-
stituted. We have eliminated all the bad
things and now have money in hand to COM
mence the road 1t is our desire to aid and be
aided"
Judge Miller wanted to know If a short bill,
giving the right to run to Takoms and operate
electric appliances, with penalty clause, would
Mr.. Williams thought it would be perfectly
satisfactory. Concerning the building of the
road he said they wanted year in which to
complete the road and equip it, as he said the
Tenleytown road had to wait four months for
ear affo he oh tod Mr.
iams said that there were no judgments against
the Brightwood company that he knew of.
There was still board of directors of the old
Brightwood company and he had the resigna-
lions Of most Of the directors in his hands.
THE QUESTION OF ONE FARE.
Mr.. Ramey, who was interested in the one
fare arrangement questioned Mr.. Williams
about that part of the affair, but he could not
give definite answer to whether the company
could get an interchange of fare with the other
company.
IF that cannot be DONE" said Mr.. Ramey,
II would favor the retention of the horse power.
We certainly should be able To get one fare from
Takona or the District line to the heart of the
city.
The question of motor was then discussed,
and Mr.. Chittenden read the bill as it passed
the House. specifying that if electric power is
used the wires are to be placed under ground.
Concerning the present roadbed Mr.. Williams
said 1t was not in proper condition. but that ID
would have to be taken up and relaid.
Judge Miller offered q motion. which, as
amended. was passed. II provides that the
committee Of fifteen appointed at previous
meeting be empowered to appear before the
Senate committee and take what action they
deem best
Judge Miller said he had seen some gentle
men largely interested in property who we're
willing to lend their assistance to securing the
passage Of the bill.
Mr.. Galley suggested a provision for the
construction of branch to Rock Greek Church
cemetery and Soldiers Home, but Mr.. Gilman
| thought that such a branch would meet with
opposition and endanger the bill
Mr.. Ramey again called up the question of
single fare and Mr.. Gilman wanted to know il
the Commissioners were not in favor Of it. but
Mr.. Galley said he could not answer that ques-
ton.
The meeting then adjourned, after which
there a meeting Of the committee of fifteen
| at which a subcommittee Of three was appointed
to look after the interests of the bill to charter
| the road.
Washington Athletes Win Prizes.
On Saturday the Philadelphia Amateur SWIM
ming Club had their first open sports and as
the club is very popular in the Quaker city the
number of entries was unusually large. There
| were So entries in the Howard dash 70 in the