Evening star., 1902-03-05
RAILWAY EXTENSION
BETTER FACILITIES WANTED By
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITIZENS.
Association Receives Reports and Lis
tens to Address by Mr.. J. s.
McCalmont-Sanitary Affairs.

The extension of the 11th street car line
north OF Florida avenue was the important
topic of discussion and report at the month
ly meeting of the Columbia Heights Citi-
zens' Association, held last night in the
parlor of the Savoy Hotel, with Mr. c.
S. Bundy, the first vice president presid-
ing. Mr.. E. G. Jefferys chairman of the
special committee charged with securing
the extension of street car line up 11th
street, reported that he had consulted
with the District committees in Congress
and with General George H. Harres, vice
president of the Washington Traction and
Electric Company. He said the members
Of the congressional committee are of the
opinion that it would be best to draw up
an entirely new bill on the subject, pro-
viding for the extension of the 11th street
line, instead of trying to amend the pend
ing measure which calls for an extension
of the 9th street line of the Metropolitan
railroad up 11th street, and which has
been reported on adversely by the Dis
trict Commissioners
The association approved the action rec
commended by Mr.. Jefferys, to the effect
that the association thank General Har-
r1es for the expressed willingness Of his
company to extend the 11th street line
north Of Florida avenue. and to request
him to draw up a suitable bill covering
the extension for presentation to Con-
gress.
Mr.. A. T. Cowell and Mr.. McCammon
were elected to membership in the associa-
ton.
Reports of Committees.
From the standing committee on streets,
DR.. j. Preston Miller reported that the bill
for the opening of School street had been
framed and would be introduced in Con-
gress by Representative Pearre Of the Dis
trict committee.
DR.. 3. +. Gibbs, chairman of the COM
mittee on sanitary matters, called the at
tention of the association to the fact that
Congress had so worded the appropriation
this winter for the removal Of snow and
ice from the streets that the snow could
only be shoveled from the crosswalks and
cutters and could not be carted away,
leaving the streets for a long time in an
unsightly and unhealthy condition. DR..
Gibbs said the association would be glad
to do anything it could to prevent a re-
currence OF such a condition of affairs.
He also called attention to the present
filthy condition of Potomac water-"the
filth that we are drinking,' he expressed
1t. He said Congress should be urged to
early action looking toward the compile
ton Of the filtration plant A resolution
urging congressional action in this mat
ter at the earliest possible moment was
drawn up by DR.. Gibbs and adopted unani-
mously.
Mr.. McCalmont's Address.
j. s. McCalmont addressed the meeting
on topics Of general and national inter-
est. He advocated the building of a ma
tional highway to Arlington. He question
ed the advisability of a further repeal of
war taxes, suggesting that great and nee
essary undertakings such as the building
Of an isthmian canal would draw heavily
enough upon the present rate Of revenue
to prevent the accumulation of large
treasury surplus. Coming from national
subjects down to matters affecting the Dis
trict, Mr.. McCalmont said that in the taxa
tion of real estate he believed it would
be equitable to assess property at ten
times its rental value. But he declared,
he was we'll satisfied with Washington un-
der present circumstances, and considered
it the best governed city in the world.
On motion of Dr. J. Preston Miller
special committee was created to consider
the advisablity of entertainment for
the members at the next meeting to pro-
vide ways and means for the same and
to advise the secretary Of affirmative
action In the premises in order that the
entire membership of the association may
be notified. DR.. Miller, +. F. Droop, c. S.
Bundy and E. B. Moore, the treasurer
were named the committee, after which
the meeting adjourned.