Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
STREETS ANDLIGHTS.
Topics Discussed Last Night in
Northeast Washington.
THE CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
The Commissioners Plan for Pro-
vldlng Work Approved.
NJ L NICIP AL G AS PLANTS.

announced for discussion at last nights
zens' Association.
Mr.. Tucker reported that the executive
committee had secured the cooperation of
the East Washington Association in the
railroad matter. He said it was evident
that the railroad tracks would have to be
elevated.
President Frizzell spoke of a line of tele-
graph poles on 18th street between Mary
land and Florida avenues. He said he was
told at the District building that they were
for use OF the District to connect police
telephone wires. He understood that the
Commissioners viewed the necessity for the
wires as superior to the law against their
being strung through the streets.
Committees for the ensuing year were
announced as follows:
On railroads.&c.. j. Frizzell, VIM. o. Mil
Ter. George Killeen, NJ. NJ Rowzer, H H.
Martin, b. ]. OBrien, c. E. Young, J. H.
Higgins and Walter Goodwin.
On streets, avenues and alleys-W. A.
Johnston, w. r. Carver, c. Hail, ]. Frech,
]. T. Ward, w. b. Creepy, C. Giebel. w.
Donaldson, A. H. Davis. p. w. Blazer and
G. E. Brown.
On water, lights and sewers-A. H. F.
Holston, f. Q. Gunson, J. R. Colvin, ].
Brosnan and b. F. Barnes.
On assessments and apportionment of
appropriations-A. j. Donaldson, S. Sewer
butts, Z. G. Bartlett, A. Turnbull and c.
A Sheehy.
On public parks and spaces-J. D. Hin
ternesch. Hammond. F. w. Brandes, P. P.
Orth and H. j. Volker.
On schools-Dr. E. ]. Collins, A. Gil
rouard and c. A. Capell.
On public conveyance-N. L. King. p w.
Smith, 1. b. Thatcher, j. j. Curran and C.
b. F. Halter.
On proposed legislation by Congress
Evan II. Tucker, Dr. E. NJ. Gallaudet, Rev
c. Gillespie. Rev. B. N. Seymour, w. A.
Johnston, Jacob Frech, Prof. Fowler and
j. II. Mcdonald.
On sanitary affairs-A. H F. Holster, Dr.
K. r. Roberts, DIR. j. McAllister, A. W.
Luke and w. H. Lucas.
Work and improvements.
Mr.. Killeen offered a resolution setting
forth that as 1.-The District Commissioners
and Capts. Fiebeger and Derby have con-
cluded to ask Congress early in December
for appropriations for the extension OF
sewers and streets in order that employ
ment be furnished for the unemployed, "
the Northeast Washington Association
heartily indorse the action of said Com
missioners in their endeavors to furnish
employment for the many hundreds now
unemployed and in need of bread and the
neceSSarieS of life.
There was some objection to the resolu-
ton. because 1t was stated that the Com
missioners would eXpend the money in the
northwest section and also because 1t in
cluded sewers
Mr.. Tucker said he did not object to the
extension of streets in the northwest, but he
favored improvement to the streets in the
northeast.
Mr.. Killeen wanted to know to where the
streets in the northeast would go If ex-
tended.
ITO that cesspool?' he asked ITO the
Jail? or would they stop in the marsh?"
Mr.. Tucker replied that they would go to
Trinidad, Hyattsville and Bladensburg.
'Bladensburg?" queried Mr.. Killeen.
THAT place has a history and a record.
Let the streets go west where there is some
thing. Up there we have the President
house, the Chautauqua and bright prospects
of the Methodist University"
President Frizzell referred to publications
in The Star concerning the intentions of the
Commissioners in relation to the expendi-
tanned.
Several members participated in a spirited
argument, and MIR. Killeen concluded by
saying that there were but few laborers in
the northwest and that as the laborers
would have to be obtained from the north
east, the money would naturally make its
way to the latter section.
The resolution was amended and passed
Municipal Lighting.
Mr.. Tucker then offered resolution con-
corning the question of light. as follows:
Whereas We deem the lighting of city to
De an absolute necessity; whereas expert
ence at home and abroad has demonstrated
the fact that light can be. and is, furnished
to the public at a less cost by municipalities
than by private companies, and whereas, we
believe that under the present system OF
lighting in this city the public is receiving
inferior and insufficient light and at an
excessive cost,
Therefore. be 1t resolved. that this associ-
alton use its influence in favor of the en-
actment of such law by Congress as will
enable the District or the United states
government, to own plants (gas and electric
lights and furnish light, both for public
and private uses.
Resolved, That this association favors
such an Increase in the debt of the District
as may be necessary in carrying out the
above proposition. as we believe 1t would be
a paying investment to the District by ma
terially reducing the cost of street and other
public lighting and that 1t would be to the
interests of the entire population.
Mr.. W. G. Dodge read paper on the ques
ton, showing the advantages to be gained
by municipal lighting.
Mr.. Killeen doubted the expediency OF
having the gas made by the government
for he believed that private individuals
could make 1t cheaper than the authorities
Mr.. Dodge quoted the state of affairs
which exists in Alexandria, where the city
conducts it's own gas works.
And only has one square of paved street
where sick lady can ride with any degree
of ease and comfort" remarked Mr.. Kill
leen.
The question was fully discussed the
water power at Great Falls being mentioned
The resolution of Mr.. Tucker was finally
adopted and the association adjourned
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