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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08
STREETS AND SCHOOLS
FOR COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Citizens of New Washington Cite Seven Acts of Congress
as Result of Last Years Work.

T n individual everyday experience it
is always found easier to enumerate
i the successes than the failures. The
same is true of associated effort But in
looking over the last years field Of
operations of the Columbia Heights Cit
liens Association ind the rule re-
versed-that the successes predominant.
We have, therefore. reason TO rejoice
over the results. though We may not have
accomplished all that we desired.
OF the measures favored and urged
by the association at the beginning of
the session of Congress just ended
the following went through success
fully:
/. For the remaining of certain subur-
ban streets.
2. For connecting Euclid Place with
Erie Street.
3. For the extension Of School Street
TO Kenesaw Avenue
4. For the extension Of Eighth Street
TO Irving.
5. For the improvement of Fourteenth
Street extended.
6. For the paving Of Yale Street. be-
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth
Streets.
:. For another eight-room school 70
relieve the overcrowded Johnson and
Hubbard schools.
Aided by Organized Effort.
All of these objects were specially
recommended by the association, and
followed up closely and persistently dur
ing every stage of their consideration
by the District Commissioners and Con-
gress.
The association was also instrumental
In securing an increase in the appropria-
ton for the Parking Commission. which
ought 10 insure special consideration
for our section in the planting Of shade
trees next fall
While the main object Of the associa-
ton is the advancement of interests
local 10 its own territory. it has fire.
ouently not only aided but taken the
initiative in movements intended for the
good OF the people Of the whole Dis
trict. as IS evidenced in the history Of
certain meritorious measures which
have recently been enacted into law
acts relating TO the abatement OF nuis-
ances. and the condemnation Of ground
for alleys. etc.
Remaining Suburban Streets.
We OF Columbia Heights are special
Iy gratifed over the enactment OF the
law authorizing the Commissioners to
rename certain suburban streets. Our
association can claim paternity for this
measure. for the idea originated with us.
and we have been laboring earnestly in
its behalf for many years. II Is hoped
that the Commissioners will now go TO
work without delay and relieve the diff
ferent communities Of the embarrass-
ment and confusion incident 70 the
present system whereby thoroughfares
are known by multiplicity OF names.
The extension Of School Street IS an
other meritorious measure for which
VIC have labOred long and earnestly.
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WHAT CITIZENS ASSOCIATIONS HAVE ACCOMPLISHED.

Measures of public interest fulfilled of past year largely
through activity of citizens associations:
For new public school buildings Columbia Heights East
Washington Heights Bloomngda the Northeast and Takoma Park
For extending Euclid Place, School Street Eighth Street.
Street. and for connecting and Streets Lincoln Avenue
For otherwise improving Fourteenth Street extended Street
northeast Carroll Avenue Takoma Park and Rhode Island Avenue
in Bloomngdale.
For remaining certain suburban streets.
For creating commission to award damages accruins from
Union Station condemnationS
For removing combination from the lie Droit lark and
North Capitol lines for extending schedules and derw
improving the local street service.
For better lighting of nearly I'll outlying districts
For extending onerate" limit of baggage and express eens
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Island Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to
Fourth Street northeast. which Is the
only link unopened. This movement
aims 10 continue the street car line
which now occupies Rhode Island Ave
nue. from the District line TO Fourth
Street northeast, southwestward on
Rhode Island Avenue to Iowa Circle.
thence westward on P Street TO Du-
pont Circle to connect with the George
town line on p Street.
This line would afford a direct route
from Hyattsville, Md, TO Fifteenth
Street and New York Avenue by way
of Eleventh Street south from Rhode
Island Avenue.
The press committee, under the wids-
awake management of Edwin S Hoskin.
chairman. has brought the reports OF
each session before the public and tlla5
aided the committees on membership
Doubtless the most important commit
tee Of the association IS that OF streets.
sidewalks. and lights. of which Dr..
Jesse b. Schafhirt is chairman When
the association was organized, the Dis
trtet bill then pending before the Ser
ate committee contained no item for
immediate Improvement in our jurisdic-
ton.
MS committee OF WHICH zen. Ben1a
min lie Fevre. formerly Congressman
from Ohio. is an active member, secured
ar amendment in the Senate providing
fer the paving with asphalt of Rhode
Island Avenue from Florida Avenue to
FIRST Street northwest.
he Appropriations Committee has an
Ir0priate1 $4,000. and the present House,
and Senate committees have allowed
5000 additional torbe Immediately avail
able for said purpose.
Sewers, Police, and Schools.
AS the sewage and water problems had
all been provided for at the opening of
the subdivisions. this committee has
had very little to do.
The committee on fire and police pro-
lection has been active in the interests
of the community. and encouraging re-
ports come from Major Calvin Farms
worth chairman: Major Sylvester. Su-
peTintendent of the Metropolitan Police
force, recently addressed the association
and assured US additional protection by
an increased force in our section
William p. Armstrong, whose name
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08
SCHOOL S NEEDED
IN BRIGHTWOD PARK
Association Which Came Into Existe After Postofice
Victory Now Absorbed in Different he Institutions

" HE Brightwood Park Citizens AS
ISOLATION came into existence as
the result of a posroffice victory.
For years the postoffice had been near
the hotel at Brightwood. but when in
August. 1897. II was announced that the
office would be removed to the store at
BrfShtwood Park this was made the oc-
casicn of much rejoicing. and a meeting
of the citizens was called to celebrate
the event. Shortly after this another
meeting OF the people was called. and
the Citizens Association was formed
for the purpose of securing other i'm
provements and conveniences for this
subdivision. Only a few OF the things
that have been done or attempted can
oa mentioned
Not fully satisfied with the postoffiee
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It is a matter of regret that our rec
concentrations for the paving of Binney
and Bacon Streets, west of Fourteenth
Street, and the grading of Clifton
Street. between Eleventh and Thir-
teenth Streets, were not favored by
Congress. as those proposed improve
ments, everyone will admit, are greatly
needed. But We will try for them again
next year.
Surroundings Tor Homes.
During the past year we have sue
ceeded In obtaining many additions, in
many streets, to our sidewalk accom-
modations, and the Parking Commission
has greatly favored us in the matter OF
shade tree planting.
a top dressing of stone was placed. by
order of the Commissioners, on Roanoke
Str Get, between Eleventh and Thir
tcenth Streets, and on Thirteenth
Street. between Florida Avenue and
Clifton Street, at the request Of the as
soclation-
Columbia Heights Is highly favored
as a residential section-it is capable of
beipg made the ideal section of tho
District for home pUrpOses-and the
citizens may rest assured that their as
scciation viii do its part toward the
cultivation of lively interest in every
thing that pertains to the material al
vancement of the community.
What Citizens Associations Do.
People sometimes ask: What good do
these citizens associations dor And
the questioner is apt 10 answer himself
by asserting that they accomplish little
compared with the efforts put forth. In
other words, it is claimed by our critics
that we accomplish but little for the
public good. But this is a great mistake.
The associations accomplish vast re-
suits, and they are becoming more pow
erfuI and influential all the time. And
il should be said right here that We
have never had Commissioners who have
deferred more 10 the wishes of the asso-
Citations than do the present members Of
the Board Congress, too, is beginning
TO recognize us by permitting our repre-
sentatives 10 appear before and be
heard by its committees.
In a community organized as ours is,
where the people have no representative
legislative body outside Of the Congress
of the United States, and with no rep
resentation in that body. these citizens
associations are absolutely necessary to
voice the sentiments and wants Of the
people.
Specific Results.
Look at what the Columbia Heights
Citizens Association has aided in ac-
eompushing during the years Of its eX-
istencei
When this association was founded
eleven years ago-and it was organized
for the express purpose OF advancing
and fostering public improvements in
the section-there were very few houses
IN Columbia Heights. AT that time. too.
there was not a street between Florida
and Whitney Avenues by which one
could go in a carriage from Thirteenth
Street 70 Brlghtwood Avenue. Sherman
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Avenue was designated as a sewer,
and Thirteenth Street. north of Florida
Avenue, was hardly passable in places
The streets were such only In name
and on paper. There was not rod
of sidewalk nor hardly a shade tree
anywhere east of Fourteenth Street.
View the section today and see what
a change has been wrought. Well-con-
ditioned streets. miles of asphalt and
brick walks. hundreds of shade trees,
and hundreds of splendid buildings
housing a large population of our best
citizens. OF course ii is not claimed
that these improvements have been
brought about by the efforts of the Co
lumbia Heights Citizens Association
alone. but 1 do claim that the constant
agitation and efforts of the association
have contributed considerably to those
results.
Due to Association Energy.
The extension of Eleventh Street, anc
the railroad extension thereon. are due
GlmCst solely to the efforts of the as
ISOLATION.
To the efforts of the association Is
largely due the comparative freedom of
Columbia Heights and contiguous ter
rltory from the overhead wire nuisance
We have earnestly and persistently op-
posed, on every occasion, encroachments
IN this direction, and we intend to re-
main on guard against this menace to
the best interests of the section
Members Purposeful and ResourcefuI.
For the good work accomplished
credit should be given TO the men-the
wheel-horses, so to speak-of the asso-
clat.on, through whose untirinG efforts
so much has been accomplished-Judg
Bur dy, our energetic president; ex-
Presidents Leo Simmons and Alonzo
Hart; Vice Presidents w. II. Saunders.
T. q. Jefferys. and B. f. Crockett,
Judge McCalmont, Secretary Todd.
Treasurer Stabler, DR. Gibbs. c. NJ.
Campbell Zone of the few remaining
original members of the association,
anu Others. who faithfully attend tire
meetings and shape measures, and who
spend their time and energies tirelessiy
tor the advancement of the interests of
the association and the community
90 not presume to- outline the future
policy Of the association. No one is au-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08
An Electorate for the DISTINGUISHED Which
Upholds the Arms of the Board OF
Commissioners.
Not Debating Societies, But Compact Bod
les Working for Specific I'm
prOVenentS

In everybody's
in their relation
the citizen
this always
they personal
an noro
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08

some vance delivery. and efforts
were ma dsecEre this with the re-
suit that ; granted. bur the Office
was remot11 IS HalI Is no longer
delivered 81 our ONCE. though
stamps a ney orders may be pur-
chased hehe cnange did not please
All orr 81 Tor the carrier does not
deliysr IA unul mos: OF the men
haveW their daily work. and mail
that shn, received in the morning
is not n eeived until after once
hours rmined effort was made
recently e establishment of a car
rler stat, : tr, oIA ~ sue
cessful; 10
very 500 ~
In conwith the rest Of the city
we are applied with suficIent
schools. Si@HT 40 we need q kim
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08
IMPROVEMENTS EQUALlZED.

that
persistence
Brightwood,
opened
than all reasonably adequate school facilities have been provided
surprising
years hardly year nearly
every assembly
membership cergymn
proporonate representation of the
clerks, District
body consists.
THE POWER OF NUMBERS.
all this membership public advocacy of desired egsla
in
Washington petition
alone and numbered 1880 AS the president of that
Times thousands of signatures could
siding contiguous streets"
suboned by
we'll
polite applied busnese predetermined
that these indicate the Of
the their eucaon the
will their rghtful hearing
Arizona republican., 1904-09-03
ISnAEL SONOQUI CROOKED
Gone to Mexico on Borrowed Money to Escape Embezzlement Proceedings

Ismael Sonoqui erstwhile Mexican democratic politician, lodge man and a resident of Phoenix most of his life, is now in Chihuahua, Mexico, a fugi- tive from justice. He is charged with beating the AlianZa Hispano-Ameri- cano, of which he was a local officer, out of $2OO in good money, and of doing a friend for a like amount in cash.
 Sonoqui has until recently been con- sidered a very exemplary young Mex ican and two years ago was nominated for constable on the democratic tick ct and defeated by D. P. Kyle. Ow- ing to his high standing among the people of his own race he was elected secretary of the local lodge of the or der mentioned above, which has large membership here, being both a social and an insurance society. Some time ago it was discovered that he was short in his accounts, approximately $20O, and the officers of the lodge press cd him to make good. In order to do so he sought his friend, Carlos Hi- have a little money beside him, and borrowed S200 from him. As soon as he got his fingers on the second roll, instead of making good to the lodge Ee immediately had business in Mex leo. Yesterday relatives here receiv- cd a letter saying he was in Chihua- hua. It is hardly probable that any
Arizona republican., 1904-09-03
. Personal Mention

MT. and Mrs. George Robertson and family of the Buckeye country arrived
Arizona republican., 1904-09-03

in the city yesterday on their way to Tempe, where they will be located for a few months. Miss Bertha Robert son will spend q couple of weeks with Miss Gertrude Wilson of this city, af- ter which she will return to Tempe and join the mandolin and guitar club.
 J. J. Fisher of Prescott, a deputy U. s. mineral surveyor was in the city yesterday on business in the office of the surveyor general.
 Mrs. Clay Leonard has returned from the east.
 MT. Danisl Stang, one of the Los Angeles Examiners big men, is in the city.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-03
HOW,S THIS2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any ccse of Catarrh that cannot te cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Tole1o, O., We the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry -out any obligations made by his firm:
 WALDING. KINNAN x MARVIN.
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Halfs Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mu- cous surfaces of the system. Testimon- ials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottie. Sold by all Druggists.
 Take Halls Family Pills for corstip1-
Arizona republican., 1904-09-03
"IN ARIZONA" "
CWith apologies to Judge Mulligan)

With apologies to Judge Mulligan. The moonlight falls the sOftest
 In Arizona; The summer days come oftest
 In Arizona; Friendship is the strongest, Loves light glows the longest; Yet, wrong is always wrongest
 In Arizona. Life's burden bear the lightest
 In Arizona; The home fires burn the brightest
 In Arizona While the players are the keenest, Cards come out the meanest, The pocket empties cleanest
 In Arizona The sun shines ever brightest
 In Arizona; The breezes whisper lightest
 In Arizona; Plain girls are the fewest, Maiden's eyes the bluest, Their little hearts are the truest
 In Arizona. Orators are the grandest
 In Arizona; Officials are the blandest
 In Arizona; Boys are all the fliest, Danger ever highest, And taxes are the highest
 In Arizona. The dove-notes are the saddest
 In Arizona The times dance on the gladdest
 In Arizona; Hip pockets are the thickest, Pistol hands the slickest, The cylinder turns quickest
 In Arizona. The song birds are the sweetest
 In Arizona The thoroughbreds are the fleetest
 In Arizona. Mountains tower proudest. Thunder peals the loudest. The landscape is the grandest- And politics-the damnedest
 In Arizona. The railroads are the f1eetest
 In Arizona; Passenger trains the neatest
 In Arizona If you wish to travel fast, Use the Santa Fe" first and last, If you have no time to waste; it's the road that makes "the haste"
 To and thro' Arizona.
 -Wickenburg Miner.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-03
COFFEE
Good coffee for breakfast, good morning; bids fair for good day.

In every package of SchiTling's Best Coffee is q booklet: How To Make Good Coffee.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-03

thing will be done with him as long as he stays in that country, for the expense and trouble of getting him back here would exceed the amount of his embeZZlement. SOnoqui has 9 wife and mother here and it is believed his shortage was the result of too much fence building for the approaching campaign, as he was ambitious and the political bee has been buzzing in his bonnet ever since he first heard its siren song two years ago.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-03
CURES SEIATICA,

Rev W. L. Riley, L. L. D., of Cuba, N. Y.. writes: After fifteen days of eXcruciating pain from sciatic rheu- matlsm, under various treatments. was induced to try Ballard's Snow Liniment; the first application giving my first relief and the second entire relief. l can give it unqualified re- commendation." 25c, soc, $1.0O. Sold by E'vey & Hulett.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-03
HARDEN CITY RESTAURANT.

Will close from Sept. l to Sept. 15. During that time we will build large and entirely new and up to date kitchen and renovate our dining room. Meals served European and American plan. Charley Lon Chuck & Co.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-03
REMOVED FROM COMMERCIAL
 CORRAL.

cial corral have moved to the Scott corral, one block west and one block south on First avenue and Madison street. Riding and driving pony for sale. w. A. Priestley, proprietor. Phone Black 152.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-03
RUMMAGE SALE.

Second hand clothes and useful ar ticles for sale cheap. Donations soli- cited at w. c. T. U. reading rooms opposite post office. Sept. 6, :, s.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-03

FOR SALE by Griswold, the bicycle man, some good bargains in second hand wheels. Now is the time to get your boy or girl a good school wheel. Wheels from 8 up. A complete stock of tires and sundries. All kinds of repair work done.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-03

For correct prescription work try Dowd's the little drug store with the little prices. Opera house block.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-03

Strangers in Phoenix 1t will pay you to look up DOWd's, the little drug store with the little prices. Opera House block
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-31

songs Of Israel, thrilling in their love
of freedom and thanksgiving for its
mission growing and prospecting. The
unleavened bread matzoth is still
broken with a benediction for Gods
choicest gift-freedom and the bitter
herbs are there, to remind of past mar
tyrdom and fluctuations in the dark
ages. The paschal lamb only is MISS
ing. owing to the final suspension of all
sacrifices. The spirit of the feast is
not one of frivolity, but of serious re-
Election of the long tale of Israers his
tory, since the departure from Egypt
to this day. The homes of the Jews
are open on these days to all who de-
light in celebrating freedom5s birth
day-the poorest and the humblest are
welcome to sit at it's festive board as
a freeman by the grace of God.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-31
They Need a Chicken Ordinance

Nampa. The Dewey Palace is hav-
ing considerable trouble with their
lawn alongside of the banks. 1t seems
that somebody's chickens have
scratched one or twu crops Of grass
seed out Of the ground alrea dy and as
this will be detrimental to the looks of
a lawn later on, summary measures
have been resorted to in order to stop
the nuisance. Chickens have no BUSH
ness anyhow on our streets or in other
peoples yards. If they are caught out
side Of their corrals they should be ac-
counted a foe to lawns and executed
on the spot.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-31
Manager Wanted

Trustworthy lady or gentleman to
manage business in this country and
adjoining territory for well and favor
ably known house of solid financial
standing. $4,000 straight cash salary
and expenses. paid each Monday by
check direct from headquarters. Ex-
pense money advanced. Position per-
manent. Address Manager $40 Como
block. Chicago, Illinois.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-31
Family's In migrating

Mountain Home: Mr.. and Mrs.
James Wattles and seven children ar
rived here Tuesday from Harlan
county, Neb.. with the view of making
this place their future home. They
are old time friends of Postmaste
Turner. d. y. keefer and G. L. Crandal,
who met them at the depot and gave
them a hearty welcome. Mr.. Wattles
and family are at present located in
Mrs. Christiansen's dwelling house in
the northeast part of town. He says
if he is favorably impressed with this
country and SO reports to his friends
back in Nebraska. that a large colony
will this spring follow him to Mountain
Home. TWO young men accompanied
this family. Al Watson and Bert
SWindell, the latter obtaining steady
employment on the day of his arrival
at w. f. Wilson's ranch.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-31
Novel Political Battle

Peck: There was considerable in
terest manifested in the election held
here Monday for candidate for post
master TO take the place Of Thomas
Kirby, resigned. Several candidates
entered the contest at first, but all
withdrew except r. NJ. Walker and ].
c. Peterson. These continued the con-
test with the zest common on such oc-
casions. Though the election was
called on short notice news had time
to penetrate the country, and friends
and supporters of both men flocked to
town to lend their support. The cleo
ton resulted in favor of Peterson, with
a moderate majority.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-31
Soon Have Fund Of Fish Stories

Occur d'Alene: A preliminary meet
ing for the organization of a rod and
gun club was held at the Press office
Tuesday evening. J. T. Scott was
elected president and w. II. Gillian
secretary for the evening and the Sec
with the head officers of the L. A s.
for information and other data which
will be of assistance in completing the
organization and when this is received
all sportsmen are invited.