Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-12
REPORT ON SCHOOLS
Extra Meeting of Citizens to
Hear Statement
BY NORTHEAST ASSOCIATION
Action Taken at March Assembly of
the Members.
INSTRUMENTATION REVIEWED
Proposition That Extinguishers Be
Located at Fire Alarm Boxes
Other Matters.
BY NORTHEAST ASSOCIATION
MISREPRESENTATION REVIEWED

Other Matters.
Superintendent Chancellor and what was
termed the present unsatisfactory condition
of the public schools of the District of Co.
lumbia claimed the attention of the mem
bers of the Northeast Washington Citizens
Association at their meeting in Northeast
Temple last evening. 1t had been moved
that the association adjourn until October,
but Mr.. w. j. Frizzell said he thought an
other meeting should be held this spring for
the purpose of receiving the report of the
committee on schools. He expressed the
opinion that the present unsa tisfactory con-
dition of the schools demands that some
| thing be done prior to next winter.
1t was remarked by Mr.. Fleming that the
| superintendent had found the chopping off
| of heads to be his chief work during the
| time he has occupied his position. The
speaker added he was unaware how many
| more heads might be chopped off prior to
| the fall meeting of the association.
Meeting Next Month.
Dr. Starr Parsons remarked that the as
ISOLATION could gain nothing by delaying
action until fall, and in order that the re-
port might be received and action taken the
| association voted to hold meeting next
month. The chairman of the school commit
tee is preparing a lengthy report upon con-
ditions in the schools. It was his intention
to have submitted it two months ago, but
he delayed action because the CardoZo case
was under investigation and he did not
want 1t to appear that the association would
take action because of that particular case
Mr. Frizzell suggested that, the commit
tee on fire and police make an investigation
Tor the purpose Of determining upon the
kept at the fire alarm boxes. He thought
that the keeping Of a hand extinguisher at
each box might frequently be of advantage
and would prevent the calling out of the
fire department. Mr.. Frizzen said he had
spoken to two of the Commissioners upon
the subject and they seemed to be favorably
impressed with the idea.
Recent Legislation.
President Tucker. as chairman of the
committee on proposed legislation, told of
what had been accomplished during the
past session of Congress He said that
number of measures in which the members
OF the association are interested were en-
acted. one OF the items passed upon ia
Vorably, he stated, is one in which an ap-
preparation of $4,000 was made for the
reclamation of the Anacostia flats. An ap-
preparation of $2os,o00, he added, was made
Tor the Improvement of the Potomac flats.
That money, he thought, would complete
the work. President Tucker said that the
members of the association were. very
much interested in the move to tunnel and
otherwise improve Rock creek and he was
glad to say that an appropriation of $1,000
had been made in connection with arrang-
ing the preliminary work. The construc-
ton of the culvert over Massachusetts ave-
nue., the spea ker remarked, shows what
can be done in the matter of combining the
stream. He told of the failure of Congress
to pass the anti-smoke measure which was
intended to extend the provisions of the
law to railroad locomotives. The failure of
the bill providing for extensions of the
street railway lines was also mentioned.
The bill which related to the improvement
of. streets was referred to, Mr.. Tucker say
ing the action of Congress is an expression
against the policy of the Commissioners in
narrowing the streets. Senator Gallinger
was commended for what he did in the
matter. and President Tucker charged that
the association did pot get fair treatment
at the hands of the subcommittee of the
House of Representatives. The members
of the association were told of the failure
of the bill providing for 75-cent gas, Presi-
dent Tucker predicting favorable action
upon the measure at the next session.
Il am sorry to say" President Tucker
said further. that the child labor bill failed
to pass. 1t is hard to understand why this
bill failed, but it did fail. This measure is
one in which all members of the association
are interested"
President Tucker spoke of the favorable
action upon the measure providing an ap-
preparation of $4,000 for Fairgrounds
nope Wnen the money is expended he
remarked, that the northeast section will
not be overlooked. Our children here like to
play just as much as do those in other sec
tons: At present we have a playground at
that ground is likely to be built upon and
other grounds will then have to be OBJ
tanned.
We have another playground at 18th and
Gales Streets DR.. Walter suggested
That is true" President Tucker replied
but more central location is needed
The president Of the association regretted
that favorable action was not taken upon
the measure which was intended to provide
additional parks. In conclusion, President
Tucker commended Senator Gallinger as a
friend of all sections of the District, ex-
pressed regret at the loss of Representative
Babcock. and told Of the great assistance
that had been rendered by clerks to the
committees.
Next Chairman Of COMMITTEES.
"Who do you think will be the next chair
man of the District commttee?'' Mr. Flem-
ing asked.
Unless am very much mistaken" presi-
dent Tucker answered, "the next chairman
of the committee will be a man who is
very near friend Of the District-Mr. Samuel
w. Smith of Michigan"
Secretary Sowerbutts offered a resolution
expressing regret because of the~retirement
OF Representative BabcOck and EXPRESSING
the hope that he will soon be returned to
Congress.
President Tucker seconded the resolution
and said that the work done by some mem
bers of Congress for the people of the Dis
trict is what defeats them for reelection,
He stated that such was the case with Rem
resentative Cooper Of Indiana
The resolution was adopted and a copy of
it will be sent to Mr.. Babcock
Several members Of the association mar
ticipated in discussion regarding water
meters and the location of the same DR..
Parsons told the association that he was
charged $50 for the meter that was put in
his home and the plumbers bill was $50
Unless you put in an extra size meter"
Mr.. Fleming remarked, Il think there ought
to be an investigation"
ut certainly looks as If somebody is get
Mr.. Fleming suggested that the associa-
ton should take vigorous action during the
recess of Congress in the matter of arous-
street railway. He suggested that petit