Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-02
ADJoURNs UNTIL fAIfl
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITIZENS
REFLECT OFFICERS.
Editorials In The Star Commended
Opposition Expressed to Manu-
facturers Locating Here.

Business pertaining TO the general wei.
fare OF the section was discussed at =
meeting of the Columbia Heights Citizens'
Association last evening at the Savoy. The
meeting was the final one until next Octo~
Der ana a large i.,lmber OF members wefp
present. Judge Charles s. Bundy. the
president, presided and I'm his INTRODUCES
tory remarks spoke of the disaster in sab
Francisco. He explained that part OF the
work OF raising funds had been assigned
to residents of the Columbia Heights sec
ton and that with the aid Of several OF
the members of the association be had
collected se223s
The minutes OF the last meeting were
read by Mr. w. B. Todd. the secretary
and We're approved. Mr. B. NJ. Dimmick Of
Jag Lamont street was elected to menf-
perfhtp. Judge Bundy asked the associa-
ton to extend its thanks to the officers OF
the Mount Pleasant Congregational Church
for the use of the parlors OF the church
for tho collection of the money for the
San Francisco sufferers. which was one.
He then stated that the annual election
of officers was In order and asked Mr. w.
H. Saunders, the first vice president. to
occupy the chair while the election was In
progress
A motion was made and seconded that
the entire list of officers OF the past year
be reelected. The motion carried withouta
dissenting vote. The officers reelected
were as follows: Charles S. Bundy, presi-
dent; w. II. Saunders, first vice president,
E. G.. Jefferys second vice president: w.
r. Hillyer. third vice president; W B.
Todd secretary: L. II. StabIer, treasurer
and assistant secretary.
Speeches of Acceptance.
Judge Bundy, In resuming the chair mads
a speech of acceptance. He was followed
by MI Saunders. Mr. Todd ana Mr.. Stabier
Mr.. Stabler made report treasurer. and
committee. consisting of Mr.. w. r. HILL
yer and Mr.. L. G. Jefrerys. was appointed
to audit the accounts. Mr.. Todd represent
ing the committee on education and school
facilities. stated that the bill providing for
the purchase of ground for the normal
school was in the House of Representatives
for action. A letter from Chief Belt of the
nre department was read thanking the
members OF the association for the interest
they had shown at the last meeting when
they declared that the bill for the raising OF
the salaries of the fremen should be passed
at this session of Congress.
Mr.. Louis P. Shoemaker president of tho
Brightwood Citizens Association made a
bTief address, in connection with which he
spoke in laudatory terms of editorials IN
The Star on the subject of taxation In the
District Of Columbia. He declared them to
be eninently correct, and Introduced a res
olution, which was unanimously adopted
setting forth that the appreciation OF the
Columbia Heights Citizens Association
shall be and is hereby expressed to The
Evening Star OF this city because OF the
ediHest, HFueHt ana dDle editorials which
have been recently published in behalf Of
the District of Columbia, dealing as they
have, with those questions which affect
vitality its general welfare not only from
the standpoint of taxation, but otherwise
with the great fundamental question of the
relationship of the District and its people
with the United States"
Mr.. John o. johnson remarked that the
editorials relating to the proper protection
OF visitors TO the White House" might be
included IN the motion of commentator.
Most Beautiful Capital.
Mr.. August Peterson made an address,
during which he spoke in opposition 10 the
movement to invite manufacturers TO locate
IN the District and called attention to a
plan to invite the states and foreign com
tries to establish permanent buildings IN
this city for exhibition and other purposes
After quoting Representative Babcock as
being opposed to manufacturers locating
here. Mr.. Peterson said in part:
washington is the nations capital and
as such IL does not belong to Washington
ians only, but to the entire nation Every
citizen in the United States has q share in
this capital, and every loyal citizen in the
United states wishes to see in this city tho
most beautiful capital in the world. While
the chief interest of the American people is
settled upon this capital, yet il is suscept-
ible of enlargement, and how to do this our
Board of Trade seems willing to do some
thing and assume the responsibility To
make Washington manufacturing city
would add nothing 10 the welfare Of the
capital or to its beauty That fact alone
would stop Its progress on the lines so ia
vorably begun. The cry for more parks Is
heard from every quarter Of the District.
Congress seems unwilling to appropriate the
necessary funds. The population OF our
city consists of citizens and residents of
every state. and great many of these
states have here their state Organizations.
Every member takes, of course particular
pride in his native state and will use every
effort to make 1t prominent in the capital.
Here, therefore. we have already the nu-
cieus of a strong body OF men of whom
each Is anxious to help make this city the
most beautiful. The Board OF Trade anS-
ious for the prosperity and welfare OF our
city, should turn its efforts to accomplish
this in an entirely different direction.
The Watchword of Today.
ITO foster and encourage commerce and
trade is the watchword today in every land
on the globe. Washington should be alive
to the necessities OF the times Let each
state in our Union be invited to construct
In our city its own building where fits manu-
features and products may be shown where
every American citizen visiting. Washing
ton may feel that he stands on his own
ground. In his own house, In his own cap-
ital. where the headquarters for our sena-
tors and representatives may be establish
ed, and where the Washington state asso-
Citations may find a comforta BILE home for
their meetings. These state buildings need
not be located together, they may be To-
Gated IN different parts of the city. and 1
am sure that Columbia Heights would Sc.
cure it's share Each of these buildings
should have its own plot of ground with
its trees and flowers. and would in a thou
sand-fold ways add to the attractiveness OF
our city.
Invitations to foreign governments to
erect permanent buildings for their exhibits
in this capital would 1 am sure, meet with
favor.
THE Star quite recently said that now
the man with the big stick has finished off
the man with the muck rake, let US turn to
things artistic, agricultural and attractive
and watch the man with the pruning shears
and the man with the trowel strike hands
for beautiful Washington. These are after
all, the men after our own hearts These
sentiments point clearly to the plans SUBJ
mitted to you this evening for your consid-
GRAFTON. We want Washington to be the
most beautiful city IN the world Beauty
makes for nobility and elevation I'm life
Judge Bundy was asked 10 present the
plan to the Board of Trade and TO urge its