Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-13

railway or the company, Just north OF Ia
koma Park; south on Sd street to Madison
street; west on Madison street to Colorado
avenue Piney Branch road; southwesterly
along Colorado avenue to the intersection of
14th street northwest, near the Brightwood
race track"
Tickets, Six for Quarter.
The tracks are to have no connection with
the tracks of the Capital Traction Company.
The company, in conjunction with the Cap
ital Traction Company, may receive a rate
of fare not exceeding cents, and tickets
are TO be sold at the rate of six for a quar-
ter. Within two years from the date of the
passage of the bill now before Congress the
company is to have cars running regularly
for the accommodation of passengers. A
transfer station will be located where the
two lines connect, short distance from
Brightwood.
The action of the association in APPROX
ing the measure of additional railway IA
cilities is due primarily, as stated, to the
fact that the present service is unsatisfac-
tory and insufficient. 1t is argued that the
proposed extension will not only be greatly
to the advantage and convenience of the
residents of that section, but Will add to
the property values and be of general pub
lie utility.
Mr. H. S. Jones addressed the associa-
ton on the subject of the recent charge
made by senators and representatives in
Congress of the existence of a supposed
extension of streets IN the District; the
making of needed public improvements and
even as to the acquisition of land by the
United States government upon which is
to be constructed improvements for the
benefit of the nation.
= These reflections upon our people," said
Mr. Jones, ARE not only unfair and unjust
to the people of the District of Columbia,
but they are calculated to operate against
the material welfare of the District and
become detrimental to the interests also of
the United States government in Washing
ton"
The Charge Denied.
Denying the existence of real estate
ring in the, District the speaker said:
LAS a matter of fact, respectfully state
for the information of the gentlemen in
Congress who entertain such a feeling with
reference to the District of Columbia that
the interest of the entire community be-
yOnd any mere real estate interest, has de-
manded, and indeed our people have plead
ed by numerous resolutions for the extern
sion of such streets are absolutely nee
essary for the accommodation and for the
judictous development of Washington. We
have repeatedly reminded Congress of the
fact that there has not been a single high
way opened to the north of the city be-
yond Piney branch in the whole history of
the District of Columbia, notwithstanding
the fact that we have constantly asked for
the extension Of 18th, 18th and 10th streets.
ceeded in the opening of 14th street, and it
has already been a great benefit to our
land owners and taxpayers"
A resolution presented by Mr.. ZONES and
adopted by the association provided that
Congress take into consideration in the flu
ture the needs of the people as outlined by
the Commissioners, and realize the fact
that while these improvements may benefit
real estate, this benefit is justified because
the income from real estate through the
medium of taxation practically supports
the District government.
The officers of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company will be requested as
provided In resolution presented by Mr..
Enoch c. Moreland. to relieve the people of
the Inconvenience. detriment and injury
which they have for years experienced by
reason of the necessity of changing cars on
Brightwood avenue, at the loop" In the
opinion of Mr.. Moreland, the necessity of
changing cars greatly retards the develop
ment and Improvement of the suburban
section of the District lying In that direc-
ton, and consequently operates against the
interest of the railway company itself
Opposes Change in Schools.
The report of the executive committee of
the association. opposing any radical change
In the management or administration of the
public schools of the District, was sub
mitted and unanimously adopted by the as
sociatlon. The committee expressed itself
in opposition to the various bills which have
been introduced IN advocacy of such
changes and stated that no changes
seemed to be necessary except for more
adequate school facilities; a larger number
of teachers and increased compensation for
them and urging Congress to respect the
recommendations of the Commissioners
who are thoroughly familiar with the needs
of the people in this respect
Maj. Richard Sylvester will be reuuested
to station police officer at the junction of
Brightwood avenue and the District line
This action was taken at the request of
Mr.. August Burgdorf. to prevent disorder,
which occurs at times. where the passen-
gers change cars for Forest Glen
DR.. r. T. West and DR.. Charles Waters
were elected active members of the associa-
ton.
Committees Announced.
President Shoemaker announced the mem
bers of the executive committee and the
chairmen of the standing committees, with
the request that the committee In full be
prepared for announcement at the next
meeting. as follows: Executive committee
Louis p. Shoemaker. II. s. Jones, John G.
Keene. Enoch Moreland, C. w. Ray, Au-
gust Burgdorf John Saul, A. E. McLaugh-
Ian, George Fields. VIM. r. Macrille, G. c.
Lancaster. Jacob xander; schools, H. s.
Jones. police. fire and light, A. e. Nc
Laughlan. legislative, Blair Lee: sanitary |
DIR. G. B. Heinicke; railroad and transpor-
tation, George Fields; extension of streets
Thomas BIagden.
At the conclusion OF the regular order of
business brief addresses were made by
Prof. w. q. Nalley. principal of the Bright
wood School. relative to charging the