The Washington herald., 1907-07-06

North Washington Citizens Association.
held in the parish hall of the Church of
the Advent last night, William p Arm
strong presiding. the citizens of that sec
tion put themselves on record as unalter-
ably opposing the erection Of any public
or private stable in BlOOmingdale.
A special meeting had been called to
take acticn in reference TO the proposed
District stable in the rear Of the Bryant
street pumping station, and after an ami
mated discussion Of nearly two hours,
William P. Armstrong offered the follow
ing substitute resolution which was
adopted by a large majority:
Resolved. That the North Washington
Citizens Association strongly opposes the
erection of any stable IN this section Of
the city"
In calling the meeting TO order. Presi-
dent Armstrong said he had been invited
by District Commissioner West TO visit
his office i'm reference TO the matter Of
finding a suitable site for the stable. Mr.
West. Mr.. Armstrong said. informed him
that the site at Second and Bryant streets
had been abandoned for the purpose and
that the land Immediately in the rear Of
the pumping station had been decided
upon.
Asked what effect the stables would
have on the water in the filtration plant
Mr.. Armstrong said he was assured that
experts had investigated the matter. and
declared there would be no contamination
Of the water Mr.. West, it was reported.
further stated 10 Mr. Armstrong that
there could be no real objection 10 the
site selected for the stables i'm the rear Of
the pumping station, and further. gave
assurances that as long as he filed the
office of Commissioner he would never
consent 10 the erection Of the public sta
bles at any other place than the rear Of
the pumping station Engineer Commis-
sioner Morrow, it was said, gave the same
assurances.
Argue Pro and Con.
Joseph w. Clary was the first speaker.
He thought the pipes, wooden shaCks,
carts. and other useful but not very Orna-
mental objects which Uttered the site
intended for the stables did not add TO
the beauty Of the neighborhoOd. and that
the influence of the association should be
used 70 remove them. Mr. Clary said that
If there must be stables he would suggest
that the doors be to the west. which
would diminish the Objectionable feature
of stable doors being seen from Bryant
street.
c. W. Good argued that the water in
the filtration plant would become con-
taminated if the stables were erected at
the contemplated site. He claimed that
the rats which would be attracted by the
stables would contaminate the drinking
water Of the city. that they would get
into the lake; that the District authorities
would not kill them. but that the col0red
people would, and that they would be
thrown into the Jake. where they would
become a menace to the health Of the city
BENJAMIN lie Fevre said he had a con-
ference with Commissioner West, and that
he had assured him that the stables
would be of modern construction in every
way and fitted up with up-to-date sani-
tary appliances. 1Ir. lie Fevre thought
the proximity Of a government building
would improve the surrounding property
and he deemed it advisable not 20 raise
any objections 20 the contemplated inn
proyements.
John Emory paid his compliments 10
Nj lie Fevre. and said that if he de
sired he could be a neighbor of the
stables. but that he Emory preferred
TO live elsewhere. Mr.. Emory said that
there is something behind this propo-
siti0n." He said the District Commis-
sioners were h3odwinking the people into
agreeing to the proposition, and that
they afteTward would act i'm the matter
t1 suit themselves, that they would en-
large the stables 20 supply the growing
demand Of the city.
Advised Not 20 cuit.
J. r. C0lburu. jr, chairman Of the
press committee and postal facilities,
also advised the taxpayers TO be con-
sistent i'm their opposition 20 the stables,
and asked them mot to be cutters"
J. C.. shechy. chairman on streets. side
walks. and lights. advised that the oreT
Of the Commissioners be accepted; that
there was mo sense fin butting against
"a brick wall, because were up against a
losing game if we do
Mai G. Farusworth indorsed the views
Of Mr. Sheehv and suggested that the as
ON Identification Of the pumping station
property and IFS surroundings.
John IT, Eettuer objected that the sta
blrs "ara bound TO bring rats and negroes
around here, and we don't care for
either
John N. Glover expressed his confidence
i'm the honesty and sincerity of the Dis
trio. Commissioner. He advised To ac-
ceUt the situation and make the best Of It,.
j. G.. Sheahy offered "a resolution that
the association should not oppose the
erection of the stables
a number Of amendments were offered,
but were not adopted
Rev. T. N. Mott rector Of the Church
OF the Advent opposed the proposed erec-
ton Of the stables I'm his parish Others
who fled their protests were Frank p
McDermott. James O'CCnuell. T. H. Me
lick, VI. Idell William L. Thurber and
John Emory.
The secretary Of the association, A. b
Kcefer. was directed 70 notify the District
Commissioners Of the action of the as
s0Ciati0n.
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