Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-24

MENrs Fer THE PROPOSED CELEBRATION
NEXT MoNTH-THE QUESTION OF SANITATION
DISCUSSED AT SOME LENGTH-THE RAILROAD
| MATTER TOUCHED UPON.
| About one dozen citizens residing along the
line of Brightwood avenue met last night In
the Masonic Hall at Brightwood as members of
the Brightwood Avenue Citizens Association.
There would probably have been a large num-
Der present on account of the proposed cele-
bration to be held next month had it not been
for the storm. but the appearance of the rain
made the mud deeper than some of the citizens
cared to travel through.
Celebration and sanitation were the principal
| subjects to be considered. The committee ap-
pointed at the last meeting reported in favor of
the celebration and designated June 80 as the
date for holding it. The committee also re-
ported that Mr.. Moses had kindly loaned the
use Of piece of ground upon which to hold
the celebration, and Secretary Keene stated that
about 800 had been subscribed toward defray-
ing the expenses. By a unanimous vote the
association adopted the report of the committee
and Chairman Galley announced the committees
on celebration rs follows:
THE COMMITTEES
General committee-A. L. keene, N. E. Rob-
inson, ]. L. Norris, Daniel Rsmey, Maj. G. P.
Thornton, Maj L. P. Williams. J. A. Middle
ton. Capt Lay. H. NJ. Gilman. Fred Heit-
muller, DIR. G. G. Stone, William Reynolds and
| W. A. Galley.
Finance committee-A. L. Keene, H. NJ. Gill
man. Capt Lay. Daniel Ramey, Maj. g. p
| Thornton and Fred Heitmuller.
| Stand and decoration-William Reynolds,
| Daniel Ramey, DIR. c. G. Stone and ]. A. Mid
dleton.
Music and program-w. A Galley, Maj. Will
Il lam and
SPeakers-Capt. Lay, J. L. Norris and N. E.
| Robinson.
| On motion of CAPT. Law a resolution invit-
ing the residents Of Takoma to take part in the
celebration guests adopted.
1t was stated in a general way that a number
| of persons would be invited to speak on the oc-
casion of the celebration, among whom would
be Commissioner Parker. Mr.. b. II. Warner,
Mr.. Daniel Ramey and others, who have shown
an interest in the affairs of that portion of the
county. In addition to the speaking there
will be a brass band in attendance and the
musical feature is to be made one of the special
attractions. Several of the most prominent
vocalists In the city have already offered their
| services.
Secretary keene laid before the meeting a
communication concerning the request of the
association for the erection OF certain gas
lamps The letter was from Assistant Engineer
Commissioner Derby, and stated that the
| Commissioners had ordered the erection of the
following lamps when funds became available:
| One on the corner of Albemarle street, one on
the corner of Brandywine street, one on the
corner CT Chesapeake street, one on the corner
| Of Des Moines street, one on the corner of Erie
street. one on the corner of Flint street. one
on the corner of Genesee street, one on the
corner of Shepherd road, one opposite hay
scales at Brightwood and one opposite Emory
Chapel.
CAPT. LAY ON SANITATION.
Capt. Lay spoke Of the question OF santa
ton, referring to carelessness Of many persons
as to the care Of their wells and springs In
one part of the county some months ago, he
said. the wells were so badly contaminated that
there epidemic of typhoid fever. and he
knew of five deaths resulting from the disease.
He called special attention to the danger of
burying offal in the garden, because he said it
was sure to find its way into the wells and
springs, and render the water unhealthful.
Good water, he said. always proved an attrac-
tive feature for a locality and when a person
goes out to purchase home the first question
he asks il. How is the water?"
"And very properly SO, ," remarked President
Galley.
Continuing, Capt. Lay said he knew of one
case where the well water had become contain
mated and the well used a cesspool,
which resulted in communicating all the water
in the neighborhood. Complaint made,
and. after some delay. the owner put in some
dirt and. finally, two barrels Of lime were put
| ment of privies and the removal of their con-
| tents. such as is done in cities. and then. he
said. there could be earthly chance OF ruin
| ing all the well water and rendering the resi-
dents unnecessarily liable to attacks OF typhoid
1 fever
| On motion of Capt. Lay committee of three.
composed of Capt. Lay. Daniel Ramey and A.
l.. keene. appointed TO prepare estimates
| for improvements in the county to be submit
| ted to the Commissioners.
| THE RAILROAD QUESTION.
| The railroad question again came up for
| discussion. and the general sentiment was that
| the managers of the road were doing their best
TO accommodate the public. Mr. Williams of
/ the railroad company had stated to member
| that five new cars would be put on the road not
/ later than Saturday next. There was dis
position shown in the meeting to denOunce
/ persons who are constantly making complaints
about the road. and among those 20 champion
| the cause OF the road Mr.. A. J.. Keene.
/ Mr. Gilman. Mr.. Gatlev. Capt. Lay and others.
II was stated FOR the benefit of those VINO use
the electric cars that DIR. Crisweil. the druggist
! ~ BrightwoOd ana Florida avenues. had offered
/ the use OF his store a waiting room for the
passengers and II stated that ladies and
/ children waiting for the cars would be welcomed
| there at all times.
| There being further business before the
| association the meeting adjourned subject to
! the call Of the president.