Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23
Mort hCapitol and lexington Citizens
Association Meets.
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS MADE
Further investigation of the Public
Schools.
INTEREST IN NIGHT SCHOOLS

iHo E>oTln capitol ana EckfnSton Cftl-
zens Association met last evening in the
lecture room of the Church of the United
Brethren. corner North Capitol and R
streets Officers for the ensuing year were
elected and annual reports were read by
the retiring officers The progress of the
work of the association during the past
year was generally regarded as extremely
satisfactory.
The meeting was called to order by Mr..
Irwin B. Linton. Mr.. A. o. Tingley, secre-
tary. The usual business was suspended in
order that the annual election might be
held, and the following were elected: Pres
ident VIM. g. Henderson: vice president
Washington Topham; secretary. A. O..
T1ngley; treasurer, W. w. Porter; execu-
tive committee, Scion C. Kemon Edward
Foulke and James A. Connor
Mr.. Linton. the retiring president, was re-
nominated, but withdrew. as he stated that
his duties Of the next year would make it
impossible to serve IL elected. Mr. Hender-
son, who was elected, has previously served
as president OF the association for three
years. his reelection last evening being
unanimous.
Mr.. Porter. the reelected treasurer Of
the association, rendered his resignation, to
take effect one month hence, in order that
his suggestion that his office be abolished
and the duties be devoIved on the secre-
tary could be acted on.
Work of the Past Year.
Mr.. Linton made a report of the work Of
the executive committed
Attention is first called to the change in
the method of teaching in the schools Of
the District the report stated. This as
ISOLATION not being satisfied with the meth
cd Of teaching in our public schools cor
responded with the different citizens asso-
cations OF the District, asking co-opera-
ton In an endeavor to have the study of
arithmetic reinstated in the eighth grade
spelling moro thoroughly taught and gram
mar used as a text book The result was
that the Senate ordered an investigation of
the method of teaching, and legislation fol-
lowed that changed the whole system of
conducting the schools So far the change
Is conceded to be a great improvement over
the Old system, and appears to be giving en-
tire satisfaction.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Conn
pany secured the introduction of a bill in
Congress to abolish the grade crossings.
The bill as introduced proposed to establish
switch yards, machine shops, round houses,
ETC., in the midst Of lexington and also to
close up twelve or more streets in that sec
ton. By very hard work on the part OF
the association changes were secured in the
bill SO that as 1t passed the Senate the
round houses and machine shops are to be
located within not less than two squares
east of 1th street, the easternmost bound
airy OF lexington. and Sd street Is to be
There Is yet much work to be done and a
faithful watch kept to see that no unfavor-
able changes are made In the bill by the
House of Representatives.
1T was mainly through the efforts Of
this association that Congress at its last
session made an appropriation for twelve
room school house for lexington and vicin-
tty. which, 1t is expected, will be erected
and ready for occupancy at the beginning
Of the next school year.
Early in the year it was ordered by the
Commissioners that gas lights be substi-
tuted for electric lights then in use in Eek
ington and West lexington. The assoca-
ton succeeded in having the order revoked
and the electric lights retained.
Owing to decision of the court consid-
cradle time has been consumed in an en-
deavor to have condemnation proceedings
| commenced for widening lexington place
but the prospect now Is that the land will
soon be condemned.
Growth of the Section.
Cup to about year ago the built-up por-
ton of our section was well provided with
improved streets. The growth of the Sec
| ton, however, has necessitated further i'm
provements. During the past year several
streets have been asphalted and quite q
| number of granolithic sidewalks have been
| laid.
1.-THE mail facilities have been increased,
and 1t Is understood that other improve
ments will soon be made.
Through the efforts of this associa ton
| the extra charge heretofore made for de-
| livery of packages north of Florida avenue
! has been Withdrawn by the Adams and
United States Express companies, and those
| companies now make delivery within the
| greater portion Of our territory without
| extra charge The association is still en-
| deavoring to have the Union Transfer Com
| pany also abolish the extra charge in this
| section, and it is hoped that this will be
accomplished soon.
Promises have been made by Colonel
Bingham that Truxton Circle will be i'm
| proved during the present fiscal year.
The efforts Of the association to have
| the North Capitol street cars run through
to 18th street, instead of stopping at LIST
| street, were successful. When the line was
| opened through to Brookland the route was
changed so that the cars turned into 9Th
street and ran thence to Pennsylvania ave.
| nue. and 9th street, causing large majority
| of passengers to transfer. Attention was
| called to this inconvenience, with the result
| that the cars are again running through to
| 18th street
| Street designations have been put up
| around the electric lights on the street cor
| ners throughout lexington.
"A public kindergarten has been estab.
lished, the attendance of which justtfies the
action of the school board In providing it.
MANY other improvements Of minor I'M
portance have been obtained
improvements Needed.
1.-THE Commissioners have been asked to
| include In their estimates for the coming
year a specific amount to pave North Capt.
| toll street from R street to T street, Lincoln
| avenue from North Capitol street to r
street; also Patterson street, and to include
| in the schedule Of streets to be improved
| Quincy, and streets west.
"A request was also made to have Gales
| woods or the space bounded by lexington
place R and Sd streets and New York and
| Florida avenues, set asids as a public park
| most urgently needed public Improvement
| in our section.
Though the number of new members re-
| ceived was not so large as last year, there
| has been healthy growth.
"Your executive committee believes that
| the association has great deal to con-
| graduate itself upon 1t Is believed that
| the improvements mentioned and many 9th.
| ers of minor importance obtained during the
| past year would not have been secured had
| it not been for the efforts of the associa-
| ton Others have been planned for the
| coming year, which have received the ap-
| proval of the Commissioners of the District.
"It Is urged that seyerYmember and, fur
| Their, every resident ofIour section should
realize that he has personal interest in
| the work of the association as It's purpose
| is to protect and further the interests Of
| the territory it represents. With division
| Of energy and purpose little can be accom-
| plished, but to united effort everything Is
| possible"
DR.. q. D. Thompson, chairman Of the
1 III,