Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-26
HOT WORDS EXCHANGED
At the Meeting of the Northeast Gtisens'
Association.
Finally Peace In Restored and the
Warring Members Adjourn-
Railroad Matters Discussed.

Although some Of the streets in Northeast
Washington were muddy last evening after
the rain, there was a fair attendance at the
regular meeting of the Northeast Washing
ton Citizens Association, held in Lipp's
Hall. corner Of 11th and II streets Presi-
dent Frizzeli was q little late in calling the
meeting to order and although the weather
was bad. nearly two dozen members were
present.
The reading of the minutes consumed
some time. and there was discussion as to
some Of the unfinished business mentioned
therein. which was satisfactorily explained.
and the reports Of committees were called
for. Chairman Frizzeu of the railroad COM
mittee reported the following: LAS q rule
the trains have run at a moderate speed
until within few days past, when several
OF them have put on high speed, but this
mas been done by more of the outgoing than
incoming trains. The committee thinks 1t
IS only necessary to- call the attention of
Lieut.. He1ner to the matter. and he will
correct the evil The fence along Delaware
avenue from H street to the depot has been
repaired and replaced, except a small gap
between G and II streets. This the mat
ter that this association took action upon
three months ago. and which the Commits
sioners directed their attorney TO prosecute
In court The attorney reported that there
was no penalty to cover the offense but
the chairman of your committee addressed
the Commissioners, citing the law which
provides penalty of SlO, whereupon the
repairs and reconstruction Of the fence were
forthwith begun, and are nearly finished
The sidewalk on Delaware between G and
III streets, however. has not only not been
repaired. but II Is daily growing worse.
This Is the point that superintendent Moss
reported did not need repairs because no
dwelling housees fronted thereon, and in
his opinion persons living south of H street
n hnr ~ h.
way of some other street. With a little
extra exertion the committee hopes to re-
port more favorably at the next meeting"
ME- Tucker said that the sidewalk on
delaware avenue was in GOOD condition be-
fore the railroad company put in the sid
ingsb now it is in a terrible condition and
ne could not tell why the company had not
Tsen compelled 10 put 1t IN proper condition.
Inc report was adopted.
Committee ON Liquidation,
Chairman Tucker of the COMMITTEES n,
proposed legislation said he had no formal
report to make. He would state, however
that the railroad bill had been introduced
by Mr.. Meredith. and he thought Mr. Mere
oith was the proper man to have charge of
the bill. The bill presented to the Senate
ne had been informed, had been referred to
the Commissioners. who had returned 1t
with favorable report.
This" ne said lis a victory for the as
ISOLATION SO far as the bill has gone"
Chairman Frizzell then read a portion of
the bill. saying that the route had not been
changed in the bill. and that he thought
was the most important part of the bill. so
far as the people of Northeast Washington
are concerned.
Mr.. Martin spoke Of the success in get
ting the bills before Congress. The time
had come. he said. when the grade cross
fngs must go. He referred to the move
made in Chicago toward abolishing the
grade crossings and said that the Illinois
Cant troll raaA hoI all tal
tracks In that city. The light Is breaking in
Chicago. he said. and the deadly grade
crossings In that city will, no doubt, have
to go, for their work has been similar to
the result of the crossings in this city.
Several members participated IN a dis
cussion as to the best means Of enlisting
the services of the citizens in behalf of the
bill. 1t was decided to draft a petition to
Congress-. and have the citizens sign 1t.
The petition will be circulated by members
Of the association.
The Proposed Loan.
The proposition of Capt. Derby to secure
q loan Of several millions Of dollars was
discussed, and Mr.. Willard said he was op-
posed to the proposed loan. and he hoped
the associa ton would sit down on the prop
osition the same as II did on the $40. 900. 900
loan. He thought 1t only another way to
secure 5000 600 to improve suburban prop
erty. Mr.. Willard said he was opposed to
any increase in taxes. where the money
was to go as in the proposed case.
Mr.. Boyer said that the money proposed
to be expended was not a parallel to the
proposed $100OO.0OO loan discussed at the
meeting some weeks ago He would not
oppose the expenditure Of any amount on
the sewers, for he thought this was the
worst severed city In the United States.
He did not care whether the money was
expended on Rock creek. the James creek
canal or other place. The canal was GER
tafnly a nuisance.
The matter was laid on the table.
The motion Of Mr.. Boyer made at the last
meeting, for a reconsideration of the street
schedule, was withdrawn. In withdrawing
the motion Mr.. Boyer said his object in
asking for a reconsideration was to have
F street put on the schedule.
Mr.. King said he thought that the matter
was probably done by a member Of the as
ISOLATION outside the association.
IF you mean me" said Mr.. Willard. IT
am the man. I SO stated at q meeting of
the association. and did what said was
going to do. And l did not do it under
cover. If the gentleman feels aggrieved,
why he will have to feel 30, and can't
help it."
Mr. King replied that If he were a member
of an association he would work in the or
ganization. and II he did not want to work
inside the association he would resign.
President Frizzell called the members to
order. and Mr.. Rolsten remarked. Let
peace be among u.s."
On motion 1t was decided to request the
proper authorities to lay suitable ap-
proaches at either end of the railroad bridge
crossing I'd street.
During the discussion II was stated that
the bridge was In a shaky condition, and
that when the fire engines crossed the
bridge few days ago one Of the members
said he thought the bridge would 60
through
There Was . Bree.e.
The resignation Of Mr.. Loring Chappell
was read by Secretary Hinternesch and, al