Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
SCHOOLS AND STREETS
TOPICS DISCUSSED By COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS CITIZENS.
Reports Submitted and Considered and
Resolutions Adopted-Public
Park Advocated.

The Columbia Heights Citizens Associa-
ton held it's regular meeting in the parlors
of the Savoy. on 14th street. last night. and
adopted resolutions recommending the
opening and improving of streets in the
northwest section, the enlargement of
school grounds and various other matters
OF interest to the citizens Several new
members were admitted to the association
during the evening.
Judge Charles s. Bundy, president Of the
association. called the meeting to order
shortly before o'clock, and following the
| reading of the minutes of the last meeting
by Secretary w. B. Todd, Mr.. Louis P.
Shoemaker made a motion that Justice
Pritchard of the District Supreme Court,
who has recently moved into the jurisdic-
ton of the association, be elected an hon.
orary member. The motion was carried
unanimously.
The following persons were elected to
active membership in the association: Mr..
Russell. Chas. w. Little, Charles F. Nc
| Dermet. B. F. Harvey and A. D. Wilcox
Mr.. Shoemaker was given special privi-
lege to present resolution, which was
adopted, to the effect that ''since there is
no thoroughfare extending west from 14th
street to 18th street from the old boundary
| line at Florida avenue and Columbia road
on the north, distance of almost a mile
every effort should be made by the associa-
uon to procure the extension of Euclid
street short distance west, to connect
with Erie street, which, with Roanoke and
irving streets, would form a great avenue
Tor travel from Columbia road near 18th
street to Brfghtwood avenue"
Mr.. George Simmons, chairman of the
committee on streets and alleys, presented
several resolutions, which were adopted
Inc nrst OF these was to the effect that
since al! the improvements for the Column
bia Heights section. which were recon-
mended to the, District authorities, were
not included In the Commissioners estf-
mates TO Congress, the association author
lIe tne executive committee to appear be-
fore congress with a view to securing the
improvements considered essential by the
association.
Another resolution presented by Mr. Sim
mons recited that 18th street north of Flor
ida avenue is in bad condition and should
De opened and placed in proper condition
TOT trahc, and that the District Com
missioners be urged to take steps necessary
to provide for opening up the thorough
fare.
The association, by resolution, expressed
l.selI as heartily in sympathy with the
proposition Of the Meridian Hill and Lanier
Heights Citizens Association for securing
the improvement of 18th street This action
was taken IN response to communication
from the latter association requesting the
| members Of Columbia Heights Association
to assist in procuring the improvement of
the street mentioned.
Report on Public Schools.
In his report on public schools of the
section Mr.. w. B. Todd, chairman of the
committee on that subject offered a reso-
luton asking the District Commissioners
to secure legislation authorizing the pur-
chase Of additional grounds for the Hub
bard and Johnson Schools It is proposed
that the District acquire the vacant ground
between Kenyon and 18th streets adioin-
Ing the Hubbard School property, and that
an alley be established in that vicinity. For
the enlargement of the johnson School
GROUNDS 1t Is suggested that a Strip of
land be added to the property and that
Schooi street be extended southwark to
keneSaw avenue.
In speaking to his resolution Mr.. Todd
stated that in conference with the sinner
Vising principal of the division in which
the schools are located and with other pen-
t11e the conclusion was arrived at that
by enlarg1ng the grounds surrounding the
PUBIC schools the District will be making
great strides toward solving the problem
or supplying adequate Fairgrounds for the
vacations.
Mr. Todd pointed out that the school
grounds could be kept open for the use of
the children during the summer months
ana they could be kept in order by the regu-
lar Janitors of the various school buildings
without any additional expense
President Bundy and several other mem
bers of the association spoke in favor of
the resolution and 1t was adopted unanf-
mously.
DR.. Gibbs. in speaking of the sanitary
affairs of the neighborhood stated that the
associations committee has called tba at
tention of the health office to several ca SEES
of bad sanitary conditions. The unsatis-
factory condition of North court was mem
toned in particular. The association au-
thorized DIR. Gibbs to invite DIR. w g
Woodward. the District health officer to de-
liver an address before the association on
sanitary matters at some future date con-
venient to the health officer.
Mr.. j. S. McCalmot. chairman of the com
mittee on public buildings and parks, urged
the members of the association to be persis-
tent in their agitation for the setting aside
of public park on the hill.
Oppose Telephone Poles.
A resolution to the effect that the asso-
citation would not oppose the temporary
erection of telephone poles on 18th street
net with strong disfavor among the mem
bers of the association. 1t was stated that
the association has consistently opposed
the erection of telephone poles along streets
in the Columbia Heights territory, and 1t
was not deemed wise to make any excep-
ton in the present instance. After con-
siderable discussion it was voted to lay the
resolution on the table, and the secretary
was instructed to advise the Commissioners
tihl lHc dSSoCldtiOl ulSdppTOVeS the pro-
posed erection of telephone poles along 18th
street.
Following the reports Of committees the
secretary read the resignation of Mr.. Ed
gar B. Moore as treasurer of the organiz,-
ton. and on motion the resignation was ac-
cepted with regrets, and Mr. Louis H.
Stabler was elected to fill the vacancy.
Mr.. E. G. Jefferys, chairman of the com
mittee on laws and legislation, announced
the members of his committee as follows:
Leo Simmons. Alphonso Hart, w. e. An
drews and John o. Johnson.
A committee of three, consisting of pr.
Gibbs, Mr.. Jefferys and Mr.. Johnson, was
appointed by the president to audit the
books of the retiring treasurer. and an
amendment to the constitution relative to
the payment of dues, was adopted