Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-27
WANT FIRE ENGINE.
Citizens of Congress- Heights Appeal
to Commit ssiOners.

Clt1Zens OF congress Heights Appear
to Comm issiOners.
The Citizens Progressive Association OF
Congress Heights held a meeting last night
at that place in the post office building. The
committee. consisting of Rev. Richard En-
mons, A. P Mitchell ana Valentine Wahler,
accompanied BY Mr.. W. E. Horton, ap-
pointed at the previous meeting to visit
Baltimore to examine he fire department
ard see the manufacturers of fire-eXtin-
gushing apparatus. made its report. 1t was
stated that the necessary examination had
been made and number of machines to
eXtinsuish fire suitable for places located
as is Congress Heights had been Inspected.
Practical demonstrations were made. show
ing that place properly equipped with
chemical apparatus would be well pro-
tected against fire. The committee did not
enter into any agreement as to price, but
simply made inquiry regarding the same.
1t was recommended that the Commission
ers be asked to supply the Congress
Heights fire company with two-wheel ex-
tinguisher Immediately, such as are used
by the hand-and-bucket brigade, and also
that they be asked to include the cost of a
chemical engine for Congress Heights in
their estimate for District appropriation to
the next Congress, to the value of s., 800.
The committee also suggested that two
single-tank engines would be preferable to
a double tank
The building committee reported that the
plans of twelve houses were now in the
hands of contractors for construction
eleven private dwellings and one store at
Congress Heights-and there is q prob
ability of hotel being built this summer
Mr. A. P. Mitchell. on behalf of the school
committee, reported that children's day ex-
erclses were held last Sunday evening, I'M
der the supervision of r. H. Jordan, SUI
perintendent of public schools, assisted by
Prof. Smithson of Anacostia, choir master
who rendered several solos. The school
children also sang number of selections.
Miss Lillian Cox, it was reported was the
recipient of a handsome bouquet at the
close of her address.
The committee also reported that brick
sidewalk around the public school is aibso-
lutely essential.
Mr.. B. H White, from the committee on
railroads, recommended the association to
petition the railroad company for a double
track, ana put no obstacle in the way of
getting facilities Resolutions were unani-
mously passed carrying out the commit
tees recommendations.
Mr.. S. Schrieber. for the committee on
streets, reported that the Commissioners
had determined to close up Shannon street
Notwithstanding the protests of the people
To close up Shannon street, which is ma
cadamized and has been in use for years.
ii was stated, and attach the school ground
to the subdivision, would be objectionable
1t was reported that in response to a res
olution passed at the last meeting asking
the Commissioners to give the citizens of
congress heights d nearing the COmmlS-
sioners had said that unless of very ur-
gent nature more would be accomplished If
the requirements of the citizens were put
in writing, and be more efficient than a
mere verbal interview. .-
Mr.. Randle expressed the opinion that the
Commissioners were correct, and If the
wants of the people of the District were
put in writing. instead of occupying the
Commissioners time it would be more
beneficial. and relieve the Commissioners
of one of their most OnerouS duties. 1t was
decided to submit their wants in writing.
resolution was unanimously passed
thanking w. E. Horton, Rev. Richard EN-
mons, A. p. Mitchell and Valentine Waller
| for their work in the interests of the COM
munity on the occasion of their trip to Bal
| timore..