The Washington times., 1902-06-14

Mercer who was present as the guest OF
the association.
After several interesting reports from
standing committees, resolution was
adopted expressing the thanks OF the as
sociation 10 such OF the officers and
members as participated actively in the
exercises of Memorial Day at Battle
Cemetery, on Brightwood Avenue. The
thanks of the association were also ex-
tended to Major A. s. Perham. chairman
OF the Grand Army committee, for his
personal attention TO the exercises of
the day.
G. A. R. Encampment Fund.
The reference to Memorial Day
brought out n resolution relating TO
Washington next October, and making
a contribution of S25 toward meeting
the expenses of the encampment The
resolution called forth some discussion
along the line that the object was one
foreign to the work of the association.
but IT was finally adopted
The appreciative thanks of the as
sociation and the people OF Brightwood
we're set forth in a resolution offered by
Mr.. Robinson to the liberal spirit shown
by Senator John ". Daniel OF Virginia
toward public improvement and the en-
bellishment OF the city. 1t was brought
out in the discussion of the resolution
that Senator Daniel had courteously as
sisted many of the members at the Cap
itol and in other ways had shown public
interest in matters pertaining to the
suburban development of the National
Capital
Mr.. l.. p. Shoemaker, president of the
association, sprung a surprise upon
most of the members present by an
nouncing that Mr.. B. H. Warner had re-
tired from active participation in the
real estate business which bears his
name. Mr.. Warner is an honorary mem
Der of the Brightwood Association. and
MIR. Shoemaker stated that he had fire.
quently attended its meetings, and had
often taken part in them. He offered
resolution, which was unanimously
adopted, part OF which follows:
We are gratifed TO know that the
severance OF his business relations
has been taken not only to relieve him
OF the details thereof and to enable him
TO devote his attention to a larger and
more general sphere of usefulness asa
valued citizen OF the District of Column
bia.
Hope for Further Assistance.
The Brightwood Citizens Association
is not unmindful OF the assistance which
Mr.. Warner has rendered its officers in
dealing with the general welfare OF our
section of the District and his interest
in our public work by attendance at our
meetings when requested. II is A sat-
isfaction to our members to know that
MIR Warner enjoys good health. and
that years of usefulness are before him
and we feel confident that he will in the
future, as he has in the past. assist us
In the execution of our resolutions.
1t Is not only satisfaction but
great advantage to our organization IN
have as an honorary member man
who has done so much for the corn-
munity at large. The public and private
institutions over which he has presided
and the banks and trust companies. mo-
tably the Washington Loan and Trust
and the Columbia National Bank. both
CT which he organized, and the large
number of private buildings which he
has constructed, stand not only as monu
Lents TO his energy and ability and
public spirit. but a great advantage
to the National Capital city and an
evidence of its substantial growth and
development
Resolutions of Sympathy.
Suitable resolutions were adopted by |
the association upon the death of Mr.. |
r. NJ. Johnson. prominent member. and |
cn the demise OF the late Judge Andrew |
c. Bradley. OF the District Supreme |
Court. \ part of the latter resolution |
wes:
THE removal by death from any com
munity of a man who has evidenced
great ability, strength Of character. and
a high regard for the rights OF others.
is indeed a great loss. When such a
man, however has been elevated to the
important position of judgeship and is
thereby called upon to exercise those
qualifications in behalf of the COM
munity, giving Justice 10 all and par
tiality to none. the burden of his de-
perture becomes Indeed hard to bear
This afiiiction has fallen upon the peo-
pie Of the District of Columbia by the
death of Judge Andrew c. Bradley who
was an honorary member OF the Bright
wood Citizens Association. a correct
and learned judge, lifelong and valued
citizen OF Washington.
Judge Bradley was fair to the Gov
ernment and fair to the people, and did
not allow himself to be Influenced in
favor Of the authorities or Government
as against the people. His decisions in
yolying the property rights of land own
srs have clearly Indicated his knowl- ,
edge of the law and disposition TO pre-
vent the constant effort which is being
made by much crude and unwise legis-
lation to fritter away the common law !
rights of our citizens"
Electric Lights for Rock Creek. =,
Action was taken locking TO a special !
,rort TO induce Congress to pass the !
hill providing for electrical lighting !
east of Rock Creek. !
A resolution was adopted comDliment- d