Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-27
HCKIE TON CITIZENS
WANT FREE RIDES IF THEY
HAVE TO STAND.

Free rides on street cars in the District
is being considered by the members of the
North Capitol and lexington Citizens As
sociation-that is. in case a passenger 10
compelled TO stand. A resolution was pre-
sented at the monthly meeting Of this as
ISOLATION last night. which provides that
Wnen person has to stand in the aisle
or on the platform OF car because all
the seats are taken. 1t shall be INSIDE
meanor for the conductor to exact a fare
or attempt to put the passenger on.
fnis resolution was presented by per-
son who Is not a member Of the associa-
ton. and Edward Foulke took exception Of
this fact when it was read by the president.
A. 8. Severn. Mr.. Fouike stated that the
lexington In the past and much credit Is
due them for the present built-up condition
OF that section, and he opposed considering
the resolution. A number Of other MEM
bers present voiced their approval Of the
resolution, declaring that there are not
sufficient cars used on the North Capitol
street Line to carry passengers comfortably
during the rush" hours. President Sew
ern disposed of the matter by announcing he
would become sponsor for the resolution,
and it was then referred to the executive
committee for consideration and report
at the next meeting.
The Next Meeting.
Owing to the fact that the bylaws Of the
association provide that the meetings shall
be held on the fourth Monday in every
month, and. as this date will come on
Christmas eve next month, 1t was moved
last night to waive the bylaws on this
one occasion and hold the meeting on the
third Monday in December.
The necessity of larger playground for
the children attending the lexington school
and those attending the Emery school was
discussed. The committee on schools was
authorized to proceed with a view Of obtain
ing a vacant lot on the south side of the
lexington school and lot on the east side
of the Emery school for playground pur-
poses.
The annual banquet of the association was
the subject of much talk. It was moved
that the question be referred to the execu-
tive committe to make the necessary plans
and arrangements for the dinner to be held
some time In January.
Upon the proposal Of A. o. Tingley and
F. M Ferris, John H. Cause Of 115 Seaton
street was elected to membership last night.
from the Commissioners to the effect that
j. Edward Chapman. owner Of the stable
fronting on the alley extending from Han
over place has been notified that he must
regulations, and that he has been given a
limited time In which to do this and has
deposited with the collector of taxes the
sum Of $500 to guarantee such compliance.
The Committees.
President Severn announced the person.
mel OF the various committees of the asso-
citation to serve for the ensuing year:
Membership No. Nv. w. Jordan, chair
man; Bernard Waters, Finis D. Norris B.
F. Chase and Julius Hulling.
Membership No. 2-Dr. w. w. Trail,
chairman; George R. Ferguson, ]. D.
Yoakley. Henry M. Gunderson and w. L.
Terrett.
Membership No. 3-Frank M. Ferris,
chairman; Dan c. Vaughan. John C. Weld
man, Fl. W. Marshall and Roe Fukerson.
Membership No. &C. P. Boss, chairman:
w. F. Ashford. H ]. Redfeld, c.. H. Ser
rim and George Newton.
Membership No. &C. NJ. D. Browne,
chairman: George Lippert, Clement Krog-
mann. Walter Donaldson and Dr. r. A.
Daniel.
Railways-william G. Henderson. chair
man; William ]. Hughes, ]. E. Rockwell,
Clark McKerchen J. T. Bresnaf an, J. v.
Camalier and Whit Hammett
Press-William s. Odell. chairman:
Charles E. Kern, r: N. jefferson. William
William T. Wade, Fletcher s. Page. Chas.
w. Summers.
Streets, sidewalks and lights-Herman E.
Blau, chairman; w. ]. Armstrong, Ernest
inson. George H. Markward. William F.
Finn. Charles Specht Olin w. Roakes.
Sewers and water-John H. Lane, chair
man; John Gaghan, H. B. Mattox, T. v.
Charles W. Floeckher. John Henderson, jr.,
A. H. Jaeger.
Fire and police protection-A. M. Ewell,
chairman: James W. Loveless, Theo. T.
Moore, M. L. Bundy. jr., w. ]. Frissell.
John Hartung. Willis Magruder, John w.
Stewart, F. Y. Dom.
City limits-M. A. Leese, chairman; w.
s. Martin, A. D. Spangler. John F. Wey
rich, 8. F. Birthrisht. Joseph H. Armand.
w. N. Irwin. w. E. Waggener, Stanton
Weaver.
Schools and school houses-Irwin B. Lin
ton, chairman; 8. M. LeitzelI Selden M.
Ely, Washington Topham. DR.. A. L. How
ard. Rev. w. T. Thompson. William r.
Bushby, John B. Chase, Rev. P. w. Jen-
RES.
Parks and parking-Edward Kern, chair
man; William "A. Taylor, William Fl. Syl-
vester, Samuel Miller. H. s. Meekham. R.
Mail facilities-Solon c. Kemon, chair
man; DR.. Mark w. Moore. E. J. Bentley,
E. II. Latch, Charles F. Trogner. Joseph
D: Steele, ]. ]. Neasle, Myron ]. Ferren.
W. 8. Tappan.
Baltimore and Ohio viaduct-W. 8. Chase,
chairman; Irwin B. Linton, Gideon A.
Lyon. 1r.. P. A. Auer, Scion c. Kemon.
Charles w. Floeckher. Eugene B. Bell,
Walter T. Austin, John II. Lane.
Public hall and library-Henderson Pres
nell, chairman; Hugh A. Morrison. jr;
Charles E. Kern, T: w: Stanton. J.. T.
White, NJ A. King: 2: w. W. Woodruff. Dor
Public health-Dr: Edgar D. Thompson.
chairman; Dr. ]. c.. Tappan, Thomas d.
Walsh, DR.. Carl Mess, c. F. Goodchnd,
DR.. A. C. Miller, DR.. c. E. Ferguson, VIII
liam NJ Leavitt, Dr. Damon A. Binkert.
PHILIPPINES IN GOOD SHAPE.