Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-21
TAKOMAPARK CITIZENS
MATTER OF SECURING ELECTRIC
LIGHT PLANT DISCUSSED.

The annual election of officers. the estab-
lishment of an electric lighting plant and the
question of reciprocal sewers were the i'm
portant matters discussed at the regular
meeting of the Takoma Park Citizens Asso-
citation held last night III Takoma Hall.
Takoma Park. The meeting was called to
order at s o'clock by President B. T. Gallo
way, with Secretary A. f. Woods recording
the minutes Treasurer J. B. Derrick was
also present.
The project of the establishment of an
electric lighting plant was brought out as a
result of lengthy discussion which took
place during the meeting of the poor gas
service in the residences throughout The
park, especially during the hours between
and o'clock in the evenings. At the last
meeting of the association it was suggested
that the Washington Gas Light Company
supply in the tank on 9th street with
extra gas. which would give a greater pres
sure during the hours when it was most
needed. The question of there being obtec-
ton by the residents of that vicinity to the
odor arising from the tank led to quite a
discussion of the subject by those present.
President Galloway informed the meeting
that he had lived next to gas plant, and
that 1t was the interest of a company to
have as little gas escape as possible, as it
could not afford to lose Illuminating gas. In
his opinion, the only relief would be In a
gasometer. He explained that owing to the
high altitude of Takoma to the city it was
Impossible to keep up the pressure in the
park during the evening hours until the city
had been we'll supplied He said further
that the pressure would be the same If the
main was large or small, as the condi-
tons, as far as pressure was concerned
would be identical. The only relief would
come through the operation of tank, from
which the town could be supplied when the
demand was greatest.
On the motion of Col. G. c. Kniffin It wac
aecloed TO appoint a committee to investi-
gate the subject and conditions existing in
the vicinity Of gas tanks.
An Electric Light Plant.
AT this point Dr. H. NJ Bennett addressed
the meeting and suggested that an electric
light company be formed and plant con-
slructed for the purpose Of supplying elec-
'rlclty to the residents of the park THE
PARK was lighted at one time by electric
1ty and it could be done again" he said
Inc attention of the meeting was called
TO the fact that the Seventh Day Adventists
were about to install an electric plant in
the new buildings now being erected by
them just at the District line on Carroll
avenue, and they would in all probabilit
consider the idea of lighting the town In
tne same manner. The discussion conclud-
eo with motion my Rev. William Hart Dex
Ter, which was adopted. appointing a spe-
cial committee to consider and report at the
next meeting all the points and facts
IA Ou6Hl out anu 10 suggest means Tor Sc
curing better light. The committee is
composed of Rev. William Hart Dexter
chairman; Col. r. S. Brown and DR. H. NJ
Bennett.
had visited number of small towns
where private enterprise companies had
been formed by the citizens of the towns
that had proved successful ventures from
the start and were today in a nourishing
condition. The acetylene gas, which is
quite extensively in use In Forest Glen In
private homes, has proven a success, stated
DR.. Dexter. and he suggested that this
gas might also be investigated at the same
time.
Mr.. Clark reported as chairman of the
special committee appointed at the last
meeting relative to the subject of reciprocal
sewers on Oak and Magnolia avenues at the
District line. He informed the meeting that
he presented the matter to the town coun-
Gil Of Takoma Park, Md, and requested
that the matter of permitting the residents
OF these avenues to connect with the sewer
on the Maryland side be taken up again
with the District Commissioners and the
appropriation now on hand be expended for
constructing the sewers. The speaker con-
cluded by saying that the council would
mot entertain any request for the connec-
ton free of cost" The other members of
and L. M. Mooers. The other speakers were
Messrs. C. M. Heaton. DR.. and Mrs. H. NJ
Bennett, Mr.. Ben G. Davis, town clerk of
Takoma Park. Md; President Galloway and
Col. G. C. kniff1n.
Officers Chosen.
Secretary Woods announced that he had
communicated with the officials of the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad relative to the
construction of gates at the Chestnut ave-
rue crossing.
President Galloway, before retiring, an
nounced the appointment of the following
committee to confer with a similar commit
tee from the Takoma town council. for the
purpose of revising the charter of the town
of Takoma Park: w. W. Dyar, ]. H. Clark
and L. M. Mooers.
The election Of officers resulted as fol-
lows: President. Col. G.. c. Kniffin; vice
president. DR.. C. o. Townsend; secretary,
Wilmer G. Patt; treasurer, ]. B. Derrick.
On motion of Mr.. Davis the secretary was
requested to cast unanimous vote for
their election.