Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-28
ANAC0STIA HAPPY
Rapid Transit for the Suburb Al
most Obtained.
PRAISE FOR THE STAE
Resolutions Adopted by the Citi.
zens' Association.
OTHER BUSINESS TRANSACTED

The regular semi-monthly meeting of the
Anacostia Citizens Association was held
last evening at Haines' Hail. on Harrison
street. and from beginning to end 1t was
veritable love feast. Everybody was happy
and there was no hesitation on the part Of
any one in saying so. This exuberance Of
feeling was caused by the passage by the
House the Senate having already taken
similar action) Of the Capital Railway Com
pany's bill, by which the people on the
south side Of the Anacostia river are to
secure rapid transit within the next twelve
months.
The meeting was called to order at 8
o'clock by the president, DR.. George c.
Havenner, and in the absence Of the secre-
tary, Mr.. H. B. Darling, Mr.. Henry john
son was elected secretary pro tenn.
AS soon as routine business was disposed
Of number of speeches were made in
which reference was made to the great vic
tory secured by the association in the pass
age of the Capital Railway Company's bill,
and after all who desired to do SO had ex-
pressed their views in the matter, Mr.. Hen
~ Johnson offered the following preamble
and resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
The Resolutions.
"Whereas the Citizens Association, the
duly and only organized body charged with
looking after the advancement and general
Improvement of Anacostia, wishes to place
upon permanent record it's high apprecia-
ton of the valuable aid rendered the asso-
citation in its successful effort in obtain
ing legislation for rapid transit and i'm
proved car service generally for the citizens
of AnacoStia and adjacent suburbs; there
fore, be 1t resolved,
That the citizens of Anacostia, through
this association, thank the honorable Sem
ate and House of Representatives for SO
promptly recognizing the need and for en-
acting legislation giving the citizens of
Anacostia better railway facilities. Espe-
cially are the citizens indebted to the SEN
ate and House committees for the District
of Columbia for the patience and courtesy
shown on all occasions to tbs members of
this association, pending the consideration
of the rapid-transiI measure, no single in
stance occurring wherein there not only
marked interest shown by the honorable
gentlemen constituting said committees,
but there was also that genuine gentleness
and courtesy that Is a marked characteristic
OF the American national Legislator and he
it further resolved,
THAT the citizens of Anacostta acknowl-
edge their obliga tons to the local press gen
orally. especially The Evening Star, whose
clean-cut and incisve editorials probed and
exploded the false premises laid down for
perpetuating upon the good people of Ana
costa car service that has outlived its
usefulness, and also for its full, correct and
unbiased reports of the proceedings of the
meetings or this association; and be it fur
Their resolved,
That this association recognizes and ap-
preciateS the efforts of many good ladies'
of Anacostia, who, by their earnest, liz tel
Igent and comprehensive idea of the neces-
s.ty OF the one particular need of Anacostia
letter car service-cheerfully and willingly
largely contributed toward solving that
vexed question; and be it further resolved,
Inat this association considers itself
laIgsiy the debtor to those citizens who
In,
that a railway company holding vaInahIe
ifanchlse to occupy the public highway is
not an e!eemosynary corpora ton but a
common carrier. to be conducted on general
business principles, and. when failing to
meet the requirements of the travelling pub
lic cannot cover its delinquencies by senti-
mental appeals in behalf Of certain class
Oh investors; and be it further resolved
That this association coagratuIatas the
citizens OF Anacostia upon the dawn of
new era for their beautiful suburb, and
looks hopefully to the future for it's growth
ana development commensurate with tie
new lie infused, and its awakening from
Its Kip Van Wrinkle slumber; and be it fur
Their resolved,
That this ASSOCIATION appreciates the eff
forts of Mr.. a. Il. RandIe IN providing the
citizens residing east of the Eastern branch
with rapid transit in modern cars to be run
lighted and heated by electricity"
Other Business.
Upon the call Of committees, Vice Presi-
dent Mrs. Eaton reported, in the most en-
PERTAINING manner, the result Of the work
of the committee having charge of the
matter, in securing the needed legislation
for rapid transit. Mrs. Eaton was quite
complimentary in her remarks about the
chairman and members of both committees
OF Congress for the District of Columbia,
ana at the conclusion of her remarks the
committee was given a vote of thanks and
requested to continue to serve the associa-
tiCn.
Attention was called to the effort bei,p
maze to reclaim the Anacostia flats, and
on motion committee COMPOSED of Mrs
EATON, Messrs. kea ting. Rick and johnson
was appointed to cooperate with any other
committees having similar object in view
president Havenner called attention to
the TACT that there was great lack of pro-
| lection from fire in Anacostia He referred
TO the several fires Which have recently oc-
| Cured in the town, which, in his iud,y
! ment, might have proved less serious had
there been a fire engine nearer than CapitoI
| Hill, and he urged upon the association the
| Importance OF taking immediate steps look
| ing toward procuring a chemical engine for
| the town. eAS All
After several other members had ex-
| pressed themselves in a similar vein. the
chair, ON motion. appointed the following
committee to take charge of the matter:
Messrs Buckley, Eaton, Darling and Van
Hoy. to which President Havenner vas
| by request, subsequently added
-hi' NedtiHS spoke OF the great need for
new police station in Anacostia. and on
| notion the committee on fire engine was
requested to look after that matter also.
Mr.. johnson called attention to the de-
| piorable condition of the HillsdaIe school
| building and offered the following paner
which was unanimously adopted:
| whereas the Hillsdale school building
a public school for colored children. is sit1,
ated on the brink of a running stream.
which during heavy rains flows into the
basement of said building to the depth of
| four feet; and
| Whereas the constant dampness which
permeates the building. is unhealthy to
| both teacher and pupil, that, together with
| the general structural weakness of the
buiiding, Is menace to the health and
safety OF those daily in attendance; there
| fore be 1t resolved
! That this association recommend to
Congress. through the Commissioners for
the District of Columbia, that prompt
| remedial measures be taken toward the
erection of suitable building in a more
healthy location than the one now used for
| school purposes"
Thanks The Star.
| In a letter to The Star Mr.. R. B. Buckley.
| the treasurer of the Anacostia Citizens As