Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-15
OPPOSE HOUSE BILL
CITIZENS OBJECT TO COMMITS
sIoNERs CONTROL OF STREETS.

Citizens Association, at meeting last
night, participated in a discussion upon the
matter of narrowing the streets In this city.
President Tucker started the discussion by
announcing that the District Commission
ers had sent communication to Represen-
tative Gillette requesting the latter to in
troduce a bill giving them authority over
the streets. The bill, he stated, was re-
ported. but 1t was minus some OF the pro-
visions which the Commissioners deemed
important. He stated that members of the
executive committee of the association hac
been busy lobbying against the bill. and
while he thought the measure would never
receive the sanction of both houses of Con-
gress he suggested that all members Of the
association do what they can in the matter
of interesting members of Congress against
the proposition of the Commissioners.
Senator Gallinger." said Mr.. Tucker, is
a true friend of the District, and his rec
ord shows that he is friend of all the peo-
pie. 1t Is not a matter of influence with
him when matters affecting the interests of
the people are brought to his attention, and
it is a good thing for the people that they
have so good man at the head OF their
common council"
Messrs Fleming, Walter and Frizzell par
ticipated in the discussion, Mr.. Fleming
reading report he had made as chairman
of committee of the Business Mems Asso-
cation. IL was stated tnat Representative
Gillette had said he would raise point OF
order against any attempt to pass the meas
ure which the Commissioners had presented.
The association adopted resolution show
ing its appreciation of the action OF the
Business Mems Association and asking that
members of the latter organization con-
tinue to fight against the proposition giving
the Commissioners the authority they ask
Legislation Discussed.
President Tucker, as chairman of the leg
islative committee, referred to the passage
of certain bills by Congress during the past
month, and also told of the progress that
was made upon the school bill yesterday.
Certain amendments, he stated, were made,
which will affect the salaries of some of
the officials. but the increases provided for
the rank and file of the teachers were not
disturbed. He said he felt certain the bill
would pass, and that 1t would carry with
1t the increases mentioned. Mr.. Tucker
also thought the compulsory education and
child labor bills will pass at the present
session, but he feared the bill providing
for street railway extensions would not
fare so well.
Several members of the association stated
that they were not pleased with the appear
ance OF the walls in the H street subway.
1t was stated that the walls are damp and
unsigntly, and President Tucker stated that
he thought due notice should now be given
that the citizens are not satisfied with the
present stone walls, and that they think
light brick walls shoNld be erected, with an
air chamber between the brick and stone.
Complaint was also made of the lack of
sidewalks through the subway and because
the street is poorly lighted. 1t was stated
that about one hundred incandescent lights
are to be erected there. Mr. Holster said
the Florida avenue subway is well lighted
because the electric lights were already
t.ere. .sssssa
Mr. Foster. chairman of the school COM
toll fFt In ipX-a ct iprat
is to be made by the Senate, and asked
that the association place itself upon rec
ord as favoring the present system, and
giving Superintendent Stuart and the board
of education vote of confidence.
Mr.. Fleming, Mr.. Lang, DR.. Parsons and
others objected to the association taking
such action at this time.
President Tucker also thought the sug-
gestion of Mr.. Foster would be an unwise
move to make at this time, saying he
thought the school question was properly
handled In the recent report of the commit
tee on schools
What we want to GET said Dr. Par
sons, rs more money for the rank and file
of teachers
rs it true that the bill provides more
money for the cooking and sewing teachers
than 1t does for some of the teachers in
the higher grades?" asked DIR. Walter OF
Mr.. Foster
Mr.. Foster admitted that he was not IA
miliar with the provisions of the bill.
Il understand" said DR.. Walter, that
the cooking and sewing teachers are to be
paid more than some of those who teach
the eighth grade. These special teachers, l
understand. do not have to graduate from
anything and do not have to pass an ex-
animation. Does that seem right?"
Mr.. Frizzell said he thought 1t was neces-
sary to have good cooks, and told of high
salaries paid some of those employed in
hotels.