The Washington times., 1911-11-22

Price explained that the committee had
sought to gather together in the name
OF the Public Improvement Association,
the men and the women of the commu-
nifty Reviewing what has been acc0n.
was because of the united efforts made
by the citizens of the association that
these large improvements had been Sc
cured. They will make the town big
he predicted the enlargement Of the
town boundaries into q great suburban
In an address by tho Rev. Charles F.
one Ssd a ssid peeently that IN ten
there will be 100000 population in
Washington. Asking where these peo-
pie are to live, the Rev. Mr.. Sontag
" Gpnss se saes MSy thss ms's
gress Heights. These are the suburbs,
he asserted, that are destined to care
for. the influx In the years to come.
Three things were described ,,, by the the
now for Congress Heights, and these
are. he said, better sidewalks, larger
schools, and more religious activity.
Proposes New Motto.
The Rev. Merritt Earle gave reasons
why the town is bound to grow, and he
aroused the enthusiasm Of the audience
by proposing the new motto. Watch
Congress Heights Grow" The Rev.
Mr.. Earle impressed upon his, hearers
three things that are necessary Tor the
success of the community--unity,
progressive spirit, and high Ideals.
The history OF Congress Heights was
reviewed by Col. A. E. Randle, who
was introduced as the father of the
community. and he told many Incidents
conected with bis early labors in the
place. Speaking Of those who criticise
the half-and-half principle in District
finances, he declared sarcastically that
the city, with $4,000 population, is owned
by the nation, with 80. 600. 900. and that It
Is, indeed, unfair to have the $50, 900
hooked to the 9O,000, 900 and then expect
that there will be an equal division
made. 1t is like hitching a mouse and
an elephant, he said.
The speaker told those present that he
did not expect much from Congress al
the next session for the District. He
said he will venture the prediction that
s10,OoO.0o0. and he anticipates much criti-
cism over amounts previously appro-
priated. Criticism will not hurt the
Commissioners, he said. but will make
them stronger.
For Underground Wires.
Charles r. Burr, president OF the
association in Anacostia, gave q descrip-
ton Of Congress Heights before 1t was
opened up for settlement. He explained
that the Anacostia association expects
within O year to have the railroad COM
pany put it's wires in Anacostia under
ground, and that the organization had
desisted in its fight to this end this
season only because of the double
tracking of the line to Congress Heights.
DR.. James A. Watson, ex-president of
the Anacostia Citizens Association.
praised the healthfulness of Congress
Heights, which, he declared. was un-
equaled from this standpoint.
President Price at this juncture paid
compliment to the citizens OF Ana
costa for their enegry In behalf Of pub
lie improvements.
Solos were sung by Mrs. Jessie Oar
ling Sutton and Mr.. Fillius, Miss Emma
Bender accompanist.
The members of the association served
refreshments when the meeting closed.
and the future success of the commun
tty was drunk in glasses OF spe-
cially brewed punch. A social gathering
lasting several hours followed.