Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
URGE DISTRICT LOAN
Columbia Heights Citizens
Heartily Approve 1t.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
REGARDED AS A MOST IMPOR-
TANT QUESTION.
Discussion Of Parks, Street Improve
ments and Railway Extension
Suggested Park Site.

ton last night added its voice to the SWELL
ing chorus that Is going up from all similar
organisations in the District in favor of the
100000 loan from the United States
Treasury. 1t was declared at the meeting
last evening that the proposed loan is the
most important question that has ever come
before the people of the District. 1t was
declared that before any current improve
ments could be looked for the loan bill
would have to be passed. as the present
policy OF Congress in attempting to pay for
the large works Of permanent improvement
out OF the current revenues precluded the
possibility of any street work Of impor-
lance or an extension Of the park system. A
resolution was unanimously adopted urging
the passage Of the loan bill, and copies will
be mailed to both of the District commit
tees in Congress and to the Commissioners
Mr.. e. 8. Bundy, first vice president of
the association, presided last evening in
the absence Of President Alphonso Hart,
who Is in Ohio. Mr.. w. b. Todd was pres
emit as secretary. Mr.. E. Hilton jackson
was elected r member Of the association
Nhen uhe new business was called for Sec
rotary Todd gave notice OF a proposed
amendment to the constitution, which will
meeting. The amendment provides that the
regular meeting of the association shall be
netd the first Tuesday OF each May, and
mat subsequent meetings throughout the
year shall be called by the president upon a
request OF majority Of the executive COM
mlttee or nine other members of the assoc
citation. Mr.. Todd believes that this ar
Iangement Will prove more satisfactory
IMAM the regularly stated monthly meetings
AT the present time there may be no mat
tefs OF importance to act upon at a month
" meeting. he said. whereas Something
may transpfre Immediately after a stated
meetlh& and must therefore wait for a
month before action can be taken Irnder
the new system proposed by the amend
ment meetings would be held only when
matters OF interest were to come before the
ssssoaation. Its work would be more eff
hec'iVe In ch1s manner, it Is believed
Street improvements.
A resolution was adopted requesting the
senate 10 rednsert In the District appropria-
tion bill the item for the physical improve
ment OF 10Th street extended as far north
as columbia road. Senator GalIinger has
proposed the necessary amendment In the
senate and the association indorses his &C
uoh resolution was also adopted In
dorsfng the Senate amendment to the an
PROPORTION Dill setting aside $25 600 for the
Improvement Of Sherman avenue.
Mr. II. u; Jenerys stated that he had con-
the washington Railway and Electric Com
pany, and the District authorities with re-
caro- 70 the extension of the 18th street line
C u the rallroad company northward. The
commissioners, VINO have the funds at their
dlsposal, say they are willing to Cooperate
with the railroad company whenever 1t is
ready to lay the new tracks. A resolution
WAS ADOPTED calling for request upon Gen.
aaIfles TOT information as to the company's
Intentions In the matter and assuring him
OF the support Of the association
"A greater part of the evening was given
over TO the discussion Of parks and the park
system or the capital city. Stress was laid
upon the fact that In the pretty subdivisions
without the, bounds Of the old CITY proner
no provision has been made for parks. char
aclerlzeo as the most enduring monuments
people could set up in their community,
- Suggested Site for Park.
> The Columbia Heights Association is par
tlculariy interested in the setting aside of
the fine grove Of wooded land at 14th street
ana Columbia road as park. There ia
practically an entire square here, studded
with gigantic oaks more than 100 years old.
Senator Foster Of Washington has proposed
IN the Senate an amendment to the Dis
trict appropriation bill providing for the
purchase OF this square Of ground and its
dedlcat1on as a park. The association
ADOPTED a resolution heartily thanking SEN
ator Foster for his action. and assurinp
him of enthusiastic support
MI. h b. LOCKER. the District SURVEYOR
an invited guest, and Mr.. E. Hilton Jack
son, the newly elected member of the as
sociatfon. both made speeches on the sub
Ject or capital parks and other improve
ments or interest. Mr.. LOCKER said that
Wnlie the magnificent park system propos.
cd by the Senate commission might never
become reality In this city it was graft
lying to know that already, in no less than
Twelve instances. the plans mapped out
Dy the commission had been respected in
the matter of location of buildings, streets
etc. The people Of Washington have
model, he said, such as they have never
had before and will work in accord with
IT, Mr.. LOCKER referred to the employ
ment OF water as means of Identification
He called attention to the ancient foun-
tains of Rome and the beautiful water
basins of Europe. No city, he declared.
nad such an opportunity for the employ,
ment of park fountains as Washington.
MI Jackson spoke of the value of parks in
community. Hyde Park, he declared
was the feature Of London, as Central
Park Is the enduring feature of New York
city: These breathing spaces are a god
send to the community. They are more
enduring than the statues and monuments
or bronze and granite. and the citizens
VINO work for the establishment of parks
are entitled to more honor than those who
work for monuments