The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-05
DESIRE TO CHANGE
NAME OF BROOKLAND
Citizens Discuss Matter i'll
Association.
RESOLUTION LAID ON TABLE
Effort to Designate the Suburb as uni
veTsity," Same as the Rail
road Station.

Some Of the citizens OF BroOkland, =.
c.. have become tired of the name by
which the suburb is known. and at the
regular monthly meeting of the Brook
land Citizens Association held last
evening in the town hau. much dis
cussion was devoted 10 the ACCESSIBILITY
OF selecting some more appropriate and
significant designation. To avoid hasty
action. II was decided. at the conclusion
of the meeting. 70 table the matter
with an expressed understanding that Il
viii be revived at a subsequent meet
ing
y. F. Kinnan. president of the asso-
citation. occupied the chair, and was the
author of the motion 10 change the
name OF the suburb. Several sugges-
tions were offered by various members,
one declaring Brookland should aban-
don a name altogether, and be known as
a part OF Washington. Another sug-
gested University as being appropriate.
in view of the proximity of the build
ings of the Catholic University Of
America.
Reasons for Change.
Mr.. Kinnan explained the chief reason
why he advocated a change in name
was that the suburb is known as Brook
land by the POstof1ce Department. while
the railroad persists in calling the place
University. Mr.. Kinnan thought Il time
20 adopt one name, thus avoiding fur
Their confusion. The reason for discon-
unuing the designation Brookland was
said to be that it was significant Of
nothing in partic liar. has no historic
value. and is in a measure undignfied
This sentiment was not unanimous. how
ever, and several members went on record
as being opposed to the change. Mr.. Nc
Phaul said the suburb has grown with
the name and the name with the sub
urb. so that it would be impossible 20
discontinue It. He argued that, not
withstanding any official change, Brook
land would always cling to the sec
ton. resulting in an increased cOnfu-
sion Finally, motion was made 70
appoint committee to investigate AMI
report on the matter at the January
meeting Of the association. Conserva-
tive members opposed this, however,
and as result the question was tabled
Indefinitely.
The "Absurd Rule"
The absurd rule" OF the District
Commissioners came in for another ar
raignment because OF an alleged failure
on their part TO recommend certain
veloped the fact that the fault lay IN
the law which requires the consent Of
all property owners, either resident or
nonresident, before improvements can
be made. In view OF this A resolution
was adopted instructing the commit
tee on streets, OF which DR.. Patton Is
chairman. to bring the matter 70 the
attention Of the District authorities,
with the request that the law be so
changed as to dispense with the per-
mission Of nonresident n=ners.
The committee on lights. through its
chairman. Mr.. Halfway, was instruct
ed 70 communicate with the gas com
pany which supplies BrOOkland. with
view OF obtaining better service.
President Kinns n suggested the com
mittee on legislation be instructed TO
consult with the Commissioners rela-
tive 10 the urgent need OF another fire
engine. TO be stationed in BrOolxland.
An item providing for this engine was
included by Fire Chief Belt in his esti-
mates to the Commissioners. but the
Commissioners believed it not as neces-
sary as some other items, and conse-
quently cut II out. The committee will
endeavOr 70 have the Commissioners
approve the item. in which case the
members Of the BrOokland association
will personally urge the matter upon
Congress
T. p. Littlepage was elected to mem
ership in the association