Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-29
Investigation Ordered.

At the conclusion of the speakers re-
marks Mr. WIG. Platt introduced a resolu-
ton, which was unanimously adopted by
the association, that the president and sec
rotary be directed to thoroughly investi-
gate the matter and confer with the Dis
trict authorities in the matter of the law
governing such questions The same off,
Gals were also directed to confer with the
electric light company of the District rela-
tive to an extension of the service to Ia
koma. They were also to confer with the
mayor and town council of Takoma Park
Md, with the object of accomplishing the
establishment of municipal lighting
plant. 81
The association was informed relative to
the request that provision be made by the
District Commissioners in their estimates
to Congress for the opening of road from
Brightwood avenue east to Takoma Park
and the extension of 14th street to the Mil
itary road, that there is no highway do
mated between Takoma and Brentwood
avenue except the Piney Branch road and
that any extension necessary to be made
would have to be by special act of Con-
gress, as such items are not included in
yearly estimates
1t was stated that l4th street is provided
for to it's intersection with Piney Branch
road, and any extension above that line
will have to be through an additional ac-
ton or condemnation authorized by Con-
gress.
Problems Presented
In considering the questions as to what
the association may do during the coming
year President Galloway spoke of a num-
Der Of problems which should be given
early attention. In addressing the meet,
ing on this subject he said:
There should Be- one or more streets
Takoma Park, and this street or streets
should be properly graded and macadam-
lied. There Is practically no entrance into
- kl,.-. ri.
road, which is a roundabout and objection
able way
Concerted effort should be- made in the
matter of identifying 1.-THE public school
grounds. TakomaInow has one Of the most
beautiful schoolsiain the District and a
corps of efficient and enthusiastic teachers
and they should hayeJhe hearty co-opera-
ton of the citizens In the matter of MAX
ing the surroundings of the school more
beautiful. tin 81
'aThe council at HTahoma, Md, should be
encouraged in every way in their laudable
efforts to improve the streets sidewalks
and sewerage in 3Takoma, Md This i'm
portant work has progressed very Salts
factorily, and is doing much to make this
portion Of the District desirable place for
Concerted effort should be made in the
matter of securing the cooperation Of
other citizens associations with view to
having 14th street extended, and, further
more. to secure, IL possible, competition in
street railway facilities. 1t may not be
this year, or next year. or the year follow
ing. that we can hope to have an extension
Of the Capital Traction Company's railway
out 14th street, but no effort should be
SHARED to aid and encourage every move
ment in this direction.
Improved Street Car Service.
Corporation with other associations in
all proper efforts to improve the Bright
wood electric service. Takoma, as one Of
the terminal points of this line, has rights
that 1t must protect in every honorable and
fair way. We believe that our neighbors on
this line should have fair treatment and