Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-10
IN HONOR OF MR.. WEST
CoMMIsSIONER'S RECEPTION By.
BRIGHTWooD CITIZENS.
His Remarks Regarding the Needs OF
the District-Business Ses-
sion Held.


Ashley NJ. Gould and many of the officers
Of other associations and local bust
ness men in attendance the regular
monthly meeting Of the Brightwood Citi-
zens' Association was held last evening at
the Brightwood Hotel. In calling the
meeting to order Mr.. Louis p. Shoemaker,
the president stated that 1t was his desire
that the business before the meeting be
disposed Of as quickly as possible in order
that the specially invited guest, Commits
sioner West, could address the assemblage
upon timely topics.
The opening item of business was pre-
scented by Mr.. N. E. Robinson Of the rail-
road committee, who introduced a resolu-
ton asking the officials Of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company to remove
the loop of the 9th street line farther up
Brightwood avenue to Spring street. This
measure did not meet with the approval OF
the entire assemblage and long discus
sion ensued. Several motions were voted
down, whereupon Mr.. Wilton ]. Lambert
moved to amend the resolution to the eff
feet that the railway officials be asked to
place the loop at BrightwoOd. The resolu-
ton amended was adopted.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. A. E. Nc
Laughlin to the effect that the Brghtwood
sChizens' Association indorse House bill No.
1852, providing that the underground cleo
trio system of railway be extended from
the present northern terminus of the 9th
street line to Spring street and Brightwood
avenue. The association gave its approval
on condition that Spring street and Bright
wood avenue be stricken out and Bright
wood inserted.
Mr.. Wilton ]. Lambert Of the executive
committee submitted the report of that COM
mittee for the past year, embodying a re-
sumo of work Of the association. The re-
port was adopted.
Mr.. Augustn Burgdorf Offered a resolu-
tion which was adopted, to the effect that
Nornffl oCft he
ed to extend the tracks of its 14th street
line as far north as Lydecker avenue, and
that the Commissioners of the District be
requested to cause 14th street to be con-
creted the full length of its extension:
Commissioner Vests Address.
After the reading Of several communica-
lions of minor Importance President Shoe
maker, with a few eulogistic remarks, IN
troduced Commissioner West. The ovation
the new Commissioner received demonstrate
ed the fact that he occupies warm place
In the hearts Of his fellow-ctizens Mr.. West
began his address by declaring that he wish
ed to place himself in perfect harmony with
the desires OF the people Of Brigftwood
and the District of Columbia generally
He declared that there is nothing better for
the advancement Of public interests in the
District OF Columbia than are the various
citizens association, and said it was his
wish that the number shall increase He
said he did not give his Endorsement to the
prevailing opinion that the members of
Congress are indifferent to the needs and
desires of the people Of the District and
spoke in highly complimentary terms of the
members of the District committees in Con-
gress for their services in behalf Of the
capital city. Mr.. West said the members
or congress are willing to be enlightened as
to the needs Of the District, and believed
they would grant an audience to the Dis
trfct residents at any time.
During the Introductory remarks Mr.
Shoemaker spoke Of bond issue for the
purpose of obtaining much needed improve
ments. In reference to this Mr., West said
ne did not think the District would get a
como issue; but that. In his opinion, II will
treasury as the United States half of tho
sum to be expended for improvements. He
said the District will need $40 GOO 600 for
proper improvements. one-half of which
win be. paid by the District, and which It
Will be able to pay.
What the District Will Get.
If the pending District appropriation bill
Is passed, Mr.. West stated. the District of
Columbia will be allowed increased police
protection and many other things which
the people are DESTROYS Of obtaining. This
city. continued Mr.. West. is destined to be
the greatest and most beautiful municipali-
ty In the world. Mr.. West concluded fis
remarks by asking for the assistance Of the
people in the performance Of his duties rs
Commissioner. and by calling attention to
the fact that as yet no citizens association
had made application for a branch library
to be built out Of the Carnegie endowment
fund.
Mr.. Charles c. Lancaster took advantage
Of the suggestion and offered resolution,
which was adopted. to the effect that one
Of the branch libraries be located in Bright
wood.
Immediately after the adoption Of the res
o!ution the meeting was turned into a re-
cepton In honor OF Mr.. West. and many Of
those present INDUCED in felicitous re-
marks Among those who spoke were Mr..
Creed M. Fulton. Mr.. Benjamin Coleman.
discussing clerk Of the Post Office Depart
ment; Mr.. Alphonso Hart, Judge c. s. Bun
dy and Mr.. Yoder. A buffet luncheon was