Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-04
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
BUSINESS BEFORE NORTH WASH
INGToN ASSOCIATION.
Appeal to Congress for Improvements.
Schools and School Buildings.
Oppose District Stable.

The submission Of reports by the various
committees constituted the principal bust
ness at the closing meeting Of the North
Washington Citizens Association, held in
the Parish Hall of the Church Of the Ad-
vent I'd and U streets northwest, at which
William P. Armstrong presided. This was
the last meeting prior to adjournment for
the summer vacation and considerable bust
ness was taken up.
The committee on streets, sidewalks and
lights. J. c. Sheehy, chairman. recommend
ed that the District Commissioners in their
report of estimates to Congress next year
ask for appropriations for paving the fol-
lowing streets: North Capitol street from
the end of the present paving at T street
northward to V street; Z street northwest
from LIST to I'd street; U street. from end OF
present paving between LIST street and Flag
Ter place, eastward to North Capitol street;
Todd place northwest from LIST to I'd street;
v street northwest from North Capitol
street to Flagler place. w street northwest
from LIST street to Flagler place, and Adams
street northwest from list street to Flagler
place. If all Of these recommendations
cannot be complied with, that the streets be
improved. This committee also recommend
ed that the Commissioners grade and mac
adamize I'd street northward from U street
to the District pumping station as soon as
practicable.
This committee stated that appropriations
dolph street northwest, from North Capitol
street to LIST street, and Rhode Island ave-
nue. northwest, from North Capitol street
to 1st street.
AS to sidewalks, it was reported that
sidewalks were recommended to be placed
on FIagler place in the rear and front of
the public school on I'd street, and that
crossings be laid from the school across
I'd street and leading into LIE Droit Park,
to be provided by the fall opening Of the
school. 1t also recommended the plac-
ing Of lights in alleys and requested mem
bers to report to their committee alleys
which were dark and without lights.
Other Reports Filed.
The committee on fire and police protec-
ton, Calvin Farnsworth, chairman, made
report setting forth that the committee
believed there should be more policemen
within the territory, that the area Is so ex
tensive it is not possible to patrol 1t more
than twice in about sixteen hours, and
that larger force Of policemen Is required.
1t urged the Commissioners to ask Con-
gress to increase the force.
John Imirie, chairman of the committee
on sewers and water, reported that in ref
erence to the sewer conditions on 1st street
near w street, Flagler place and U street
northwest, the matter had been taken up
with the District authorities, and the com
mittee was assured that 1t would receive
proper attention.
The committee on railways stated that in
a consultation with Gen. George H.
Harries, vice president Of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company, 1t was
learned there will be no summer cars on
the North Capitol line or 4th street line,
and that the company will give identified
ton checks If 1t secures authority to run
an automobile line on 18th street northeast
to Florida avenue. along Florida avenue to
street northwest and to Dupont Circle,
connecting with the various lines of the
company.
Schools and School Buildings.
The committee on schools and school
houses reported the following recommended
tons: That storm sheds weather strips
benches and an iron fence be provided for
the Gage school; increase the radiating sur
face, remove old plumbing and install new
where needed, supply rev slate steps where
needed, grade yards to secure proper drain
age and erect hose attachment for the
Henry school; provide new flooring for four
rooms in Morse school; increase water sup
ply or pressure; supply benches for play
grounds and sanitary drinking fountains at
the Polk school; cover yards with broken
stone at TWining school This committee
also recommended that the Smead dry air
system Of plumbing be done away with at
the earliest possible opportunity and that
sanitary plumbing be installed instead,
and supply benches for Fairgrounds where
needed; provide convenient water for school
gardens; provide book closet for each
reason that the teachers are held respon-
sible for the books supplied for the use of
their pupils and some teachers are not pro-
vided with safe lockers. Also that land
sufficient for suitable playground be pur-
chased adjoining the grounds Of the Gage
school on the north, because Of the great
reduction to be made in the grounds by
the additional building.
w. T. Noonan presented a resolution
which was adopted as follows: Resolved.
That the association regrets the loss of
Commissioner Biddle. who has done such
good work for this community, and that
Captain ]. J. Morrow the successor be
given the hearty good will and respect of
the association and that copy of the reso-
lutions be transmitted to the District Com
missioners."
Division of Territory.
Another resolution. presented by Mr..
Noonan, sets forth that during the summer