Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-19
NEEDS OF LEXINGTON
DISCUSSED AT CITIZENS AssoCIA-
TON MEETING.

The December meeting of the North Capt.
toll and lexington Citizens Association was
held last evening in st. Martins Hall. Mr..
A. r. Server, the newly elected president,
presided and spoke to the members about
the necessity for concerted effort among
the membership in urging appropriations for
improvements during. the present session OF
Congress. Mr. A. o. Tingley, secretary and
treasurer, presented reports which were
adopted and made part of the minutes.
Arrangements were made for the annual
banquet of the association, which will be
held Monday night, January Is, at the
Riggs House. The occasion will celebrate
the tenth anniversary of the organization.
An interesting program is being arranged,
which will include many speakers of local
prominence. The committee on banquet in
cludes A. r. Server, president and ex off1cio
chairman; w. ]. Hughes. A. o. Tingley,
William G. Henderson, Irwin b. Linton,
Lieut. w. w. Jordan, w. w. Trail, F. M.
Lane, t. T. Moore, Edward Kern, M W.
Moore. +. D. Morris, A. NJ Elwell, NJ. A.
Leese, w. S. Odell, Washington Topham,
Edward Foulke Scion c. Kemon, Dr. E. D.
Thompson. Herman r. Blau.
One of the principal topics discussed last
night was the unsatisfactory service in the
collection OF ashes and garbage. Mr.. A. 0.
Tingley made a vigorous speech calling for
ing the authorities who are responsible for
the indifference shown by the health de-
partment The neglect of the garbage con-
tractors will be brought to the attention
of the Commissioners and an effort will be
made to put into effect an order provid-
ing for the hauling away of refuse at more
frequent intervals. Others who agreed with
Mr. Tingley and made short talks urg
ing more heathful condition of affairs
were DIR. E. D. Thompson, chairman of the
health committee; Mr.. A NJ. ElwelI and
Mr.. Myron ]. Ferren.
Extension of Streets.
Chairman Herman E. Blau of the COM
mittee on streets, sidewalks and lights re-
ported that condemnation proceedings au-
thorized by Congress during the last ses-
sion will be instituted within sixty days
for the extension of I street northeast be-
tween Lincoln avenue and I'd street north
east.
There Is said to be no change I'm the mail
facilities of the northeast. despite the urg-
ent requests of the members of the asso-
citation. The committee having charge of
this matter has been working to secure an
earlier delivery in the morning but no ma
terial Improvement has been noticeable.
Snow and Ice Law.
Several members discussed with much
emphasis the Importance of enacting a
law providing for the removal of snow
and ice from the streets of the city dur
ing the winter season. A delegation will
appear before Congress and endeayor to
show the pressing need for such regu-
lation. The committee on electric lights
reported that it was endeavoring to have
arc lights placed along the routes of the
street railroads. The officials of the rail-
way companies will be conferred with
and report made at the next meeting
Announcement was made of the mass
meeting of all the associations of the
District to be held January IL at Masonic
Temple. Mr.. William G. Henderson, dele
gate from the lexington association, has
been elected chairman of the delegates
from the various associations. Notices
have been sent to all the members urg-
ing their presence at this meeting and
requesting them to bring friends.
Lieut.. w. w. Jordan of the committee
on membership reported that his COM
mittee had acted upon the applications
of five new members. The action OF the
committee was approved and their names
added to the rolls. The next meeting of
the association will be held January %
I'm St Martins Hall, and will be an open
meeting to which not only the members
and their friends will be invited. but
the presence of the ladies' Is also re-
sqaested. The meeting will be departure
from the regular business routine. and
the occasion will be devoted to social
and literary matters. With no further
business, an early adjournment was
taken.