Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-08
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
CITIZENS ASSOCIATION HOLDS
MONTHLY MEETING.
Argument Made Against Exempting
Educational Institutions From
Taxation-Genera1 Items.

The monthly session of the Georgetown
Citizens Association was held last evening
at the offices of the First Cooperative
Building Association on 32d street north
west, President B. It. Janney presided.
A long discussion was provoked by a COM
munication from the Northeast Citizens
Association in which 1t was stated that that
body some time ago adopted a resolution
placing itself on record being in favor
of proposition to abolish the entire sys-
tenn of exempting property from taxation,
except such property used for general gov
eminent purposes. Copies of the resolution
were sent to each of the citizens associa-
tons throughout the District and to the
Commissioners. 1t is recited in the resolu-
ton that the constant encroachment of the
general government and the various
tartan and unsectartan educational institu-
tons of the country on real estate in tie
District Of Columbia is becoming a serious
menace to the interests of taxpayers"
DR.. G.. w. Wood made an argumen:
against the exemption from taxation of
he voiced the sentiment of the majority
OF the members Of the association was evil
denced by the hearty applause with which
his remarks Were received.
The "Bnnd Alleys"
President Janney made report on the
conditions in the blind alleys in the Dis
trict. He suggested that such conditions
should be brought to the attention Of the
people of. the District, and upon that sug
gestion resolution was adopted to the
effect that lecture be given in George
town. Mr.. Charles r. Weller of the AS
ISOLATED Charities will be asked to deliver
the letcure. which will be illustrated with
stereopticon views.
Rev. Zed H. Copp, probation officer Of
the District. submitted the report in the
form of a bill prohibiting children under
fourteen years of age to- remain on the
public street after 0 o'clock between April
and september, and 8 o'clock between Oc-
proper guardian. The report was ap-
proved.
Mr.. w. Riley Decide, who has made q
study Of the advisability of tunneling and
arching Rock creek In the city proper, read
a paper on that subject. He stated that
the scheme would involve an expenditure of
not more than 81 100000 He suggested
that the association might endeavor to
have Congress appropriate not more than
S7O0OO0 to begin the work. He pointed out
that the health of the community would
be greatly benefited and that George
town and Washington could be thrown
together by such scheme.
The association passed a resolution re-
Questing Maj. Sylvester, chief Of police to
revoke the order transferring Sergt. Jas.
ConlOn from duty In the seventh precinct
to the fourth precinct. committee COM
posed of Messrs. T. j. Jones, VIM. Dougal
and II. W. Fisher was appointed to call on
MAI sylvester IN accordance Win the feS0-
luton.
General Matters
The funeral of Mr. Oscar A. Stevens, who
died Sunday, took place at II o'clock this
morning from the residence of his son-in-
law. Mr.. Van H. Manning. 1884 31st street
northwest. The interment was made In Oak
Hill cemetry. The obsequies were in charge
Of the Rev. F. B. Howaen, rector OF St.
Johns Church. and were largely attended
by the friends of the deceased.
Chemical engine No. was called out this
morning at o'clock for small Are In the
chimney of frame dwelling on Wisconsin
avenue extended. near Tenleytown. The
house Is owned and occupied by Mrs. Bur-
nette Riley. The flames were extinguished
before any damage was done.
A mass was chanted at 8 o'clock this
morning at Holy Trinity Church in celebra-
ton of the feast of the immaculate concep-
ton. Rev. Father Mulvaney acted as the
celebrant