Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

The Northeastern Suburban Citi-
zens' Association In unalterably on
posed to the. proposed change I'm
the District government from three
CommisslOners 70 one.
Endorsement OF the existing triune form
of government for the District Of Column
bin was given by the Northeastern Su-
burban Citizens Association as the clos
ing act of its session last night. Joseph
E. Goodkey. secretary. was inspired to
present the testimonial of his own and
colleagues approval of the board of
Commissioners in the above resolution,
which was adopted
The monthly meeting was held in the
town hall at Langdon.
President L. H. Patterson reported that
the new Langdon sewer would be pushed
to completion at the earliest possible
moment. Mr.. Patterson quoted Asa f.
Phillips. superintendent Of sewers, as say
ing there had been some delay in re-
.n.e 80. uu..t, s.c>. III, .ne sewer
would reach Langdon within four months.
Reports on Road Matters.
1t was also reported to the meeting
to the limit from Rhode Island avenue
southwark. except at it's intersection with
Irving street. This will obviate overflows
during transforms.
Other announcements relative to road
matters were that part Of the $1,000 al
lowed for repairs to Brentwood road
would be used on the section east of
South Dakota avenue, and that the re-
pairs to ODD street in front of the new
D.v;v, = ,n
engine house is completed next month.
The fire and police committee to take
part in the dedication ceremon es will be
F. X. Higdon, 8. G. Main. G. w. Robin
son, Joseph E. Goodkey, E. A. NJ. Law
son, D. d. Lore. and John L. Knopp.
President Patterson stated that Chief Belt
has promised to send twelve Of his best
men to man the new fire house. and
combination fire engine and q combination
truck.
Car Service Complaints.
Joseph E. Goodkey. secretary of the
association, reported that the matter of
the dedication Of the right of way. owned
by the City and Suburban railway on
Rhode Island avenue would come before
the board of directors of the road at its
next meeting. Mr.. Goodkey also said that
complaints relative to car service would
be heard by the interstate commerce COM
mission in September.
One month further time was given
for consideration OF the consol dation of
the Rhode Island Avenue Citizens Asso-
citation and the Northeastern Citizens
A motion by Mr.. Lore to have a crush
ed stone walk laid from the crossing of
South Dakota avenue and Rhode Island
avenue. $50 feet, on the south side, to the
station wa adopted. A mo-
ton by Mr.. Lawson was adopted to have
rel a rs made to Goth street northeast.
1t was announced by Mr.. Tee:e that
relative to the lowering of the grade on
Rhode Island avenue would be held July
Fl. The Commissioners win be request
ed by thes association to include In their
estimates the matchmaking of Rhode Is
land avenue as far as that street is OPEN
ed or dedicated.
Pound Wagon Wanted.
The subject of stray dogs was discussed
1t was suggested by Mr.. Patterson that
the pound wagon be invited to visit Lang
don. Eighteen stray dogs were taken
away by the pound wagon on its last
visit.
Those present were L. H. Patterson,
Joseph E. Goodkey, D. j. Roberts, Will
ton Harvey F. X. Higdon, e. An. Law
son, D. d. Lore, W. r.. Love, J. L. Knopp,
w. B. Page, D. w. Beach. A. L. Teele,
N. A. Keller. George Newell. C. T. john
son.. George F. Robinson. j. w. Caldwell,
c. F. Terrell. ]. L. Kause, A. Gehret, Mr..
Sands. Mr.. Baldwin, Mr.. Langtord, Mr..
Harbers and Mr.. Steige.