Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-24
VOICE THEIR PROTEST
LEXINGTON CITIZENS COMPLAIN
OF INJUSTICE.
Section Represented Declared to Have
Been Ignored in Matter of
improvements.


fed disapproval of the manner In which
Congress has treated their section of the
city in the matter of appropriations
Mr.. H. E. Blau of the committee on
streets. sidewalks and lights reported upon
necessary repairs at a number of points
within the sphere of the associations ae-
tivities.
The report of the executive committee
was made by Mr.. Tingley, who said every
effort had been made, without avail, by the
committee to have the needs of this section
or the city included In the District appro-
prlation BILL
The executive committee recommended:
Ffrst-A hearing before the Commission
ers In favor OF the extension of the fire
limits in lexington.
Second-That the secretary be instructed
to thank the Commissioners for placing a
crossing policeman at New York avenue
and North Capitol street, and for the side
walk ordered for the west side OF Ecking-
ton place.
Third-The approval of the proposition to
require the street railway companies to
sprinkle the tracks occupied by them
These recommendations Of the executive
committee were then seyerally approved.
Amendment to Railway Bill.
Mr.. William G. Henderson read a pro-
posed amendment to the pending street
railway bill, which had been submitted to
all the city business associations for their
approval. The amendment affects both the
street railway bills now before Congress.
and provides that schedules to meet the
convenience of the public be submitted to
the Commissioners by the street railways
and attaches a penalty for failure to COM
ply with the requirement. This recommen-
dation was unanimously approved.
hat hot
Conner, a former vice president of the as
ISOLATION, and Mrs. Conner, who were In
San Francisco at the time of the recent dis
aster had escaped unhurt.
A resolution of sympathy with the CALI
fornia sufferers and pledging substantial
aid was passed as follows:
BE 1t resolved by the members of the
North Capitol and lexington Citizens AS
ISOLATION, by rising vote, with bowed
heads and deep feeling, that we join in the
expressions of profound sympathy now
going forth from all parts of our country
for our fellow-citizens of California In the
appalling catastrophe which has fallen upon
the people of their fair state; and that we
call upon our members to each make a
generous contribution In the home-to-home
canvas now being made for funds to relieve
the suffering of the stricken people of San
Francisco and adjacent cities, who, with
characteristic American fortftude. are so
nobly, manfully and courageously bearing
up under the stupendous adversely which
has come upon them"
Needed improvements.
The chairman, Mr., A. r. Server. In
statement as to the improvements asked for
this section OF the city and not included by
the Commissioners in their estimates, said
that upon application to the subcommittee
of Congress on appropriations the chair
man had been informed that the association
could communicate with the subcommittee
in writing, which, said Mr.. Server, II did,
but 1t did no good" The Commissioners
did recommend two items for this section.
but neither was included In the District
bill as reported.
This section has been absolutely over
looked said the chairman, although the
association has done everything in its
power. An effort will be made to see what
can be done with the Senate committee.
One thousand dollars was appropriated for
paving about 100 feet on Bryant street.
where there is only one house, but this is
the only item in the District bill for the
whole Of this section. This could only oc-
cur because of some radical defect in the
government of the District of Columbia"
1t was also stated that rs to 125 buildings
are now going up in this section. and this
part of the city has shown a greater i'm
provement than has any other section ana
it was regarded as humiliating that the
people represented by the association should
be utterly neglected Under any other
increase of taxable values would certainly
have been considered"
Mr.. Henderson said he could comprehend
the utter neglect of this rapidly growing
subcommittee of the House is ignorant or
the facts.
Surely" he said, "such Injustice would
otherwise be impossible. Although this Sec
ton is now thickly settled, all esti-
mates of the Commissioners go to Congress
relating to territory north of Florida ave-
nue. as estimates for county roads,
Upon inquiring of Dr. w. w. Trail as ia
the installation of water meters In business
houses and residences the question, upon
motion, was referred to the executive COM
mittee for report. 1t was, in addition.
moved that the association disapproye nj
that water meters be installed. This motion
was carried.
Mr.. John Gaghan explained how the Com
missioners packed the government water
meters with manure to keep them from
freezing and how they wasted water on
the hay fire on Louisiana avenue while COM
planning OF water extravaganza on the part
of the citizens.
s. A. Colman, A. H. Jaeger and James L,
Mann applied for membership.
Upon report of the railway committee II
was suggested that open cars be requested
at once, or that the use OF disinfectants be
demanded In the closed cars at reasonable
intervals.
Professor Ely discussed the essential feat
ures Of the changes In the school bill now
before Congress and the association passed
a resolution that an effort be made to Sc
cure four additional rooms for the Emery
School.
Members Present.
The following members of the association
were present: F. NJ. Ferris. VIM. E. Lewis,
e. C. Samrnis. A. H. Jaeger. j. w. Morgan
r. A. Sanders Bernard Waters, John c.
Weidman. +. D. Morris, A. NJ Elwell. H. S.
Meekham. ]. T. Bresnahan, W.. w. Trail,
Dan c. Vaughan, H j. RedheId, w. f. Ash
ford w. ]. Hughes, 8. M. Ely. w. w. Jor-
dan, @. H. Markward, Edw. Foulke John
Gaghan, C. p Boss. w. A. Taylor, w. g.
Henderson. A. r. Server, A. o. T1ngley. FL.
q. Blau, 8. F. Birthright. W. S. Martin. w.
S. odeli, D. A Binkert
FORCE OF LIFE MEN FREE.