The Washington times., 1911-11-14
RANDLE HIGHLANDS
citizens TO SEEK /.
OTHER CAR LINES
Association Will Aid in En-
acting Universal Transfer
/. : Bill Into Law.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.

] sANDLE HIGHLANDS, d. c., NOV. H.
proposed street railway extensions Ia
their suburb are under discussion to-
day by the people OF Randle Highlands
/ following disclosures made at the meet
Ing Of the Randle Highlands Citizens
/ Association. last night. when the ques-
tion of universal transfers received con-
sideration, as well as the favorable
conditions under which the East Wash
inEton Heights Traction Company, the
suburbs car line, operates in the inter-
est Of the suburbanites with car lines
beyond the town.
The universal transfer bill was
presented by Percy ". Heating. chair
man OF the executive committee of the
conference committee, which prepared
the proposed measure. There was
lengthy discussion of features of the
bill, and Mr.. Heating told the assocla-
ton he hoped 1t would not only indorse
the measure, but that the members
would aid in having 1t enacted into law.
Col. A. E. Randle, founder of the
suburb, who built the car line for the
suburban residents. pointed out that the
people have an ideal condition as to free
transfers over the tine or the Capital
Traction Company now.
"others are striving to obtain what
We already have" said Colonel Randle,
who explained that residents of Randle
Highlands are transferred to the Capital
Traction Company at Seventh and G
streets, southeast. They are given a
transfer by the Capital Traction Com
pany on returning to the suburb. Col.
Randle stated he has deals pending now
with the railroad companies involving
the extension Of their roads to Randle
Highlands.
Early Endorsement.
iI)r. r. T. Woodward, president of the
association, pointed out that the organi-
zhtion had indorsed universal transfers
as early as last June. There seemed to
| be no further action required by the
association at this time, he explained
srhe annual election of officers resulted
as follows: DR.. B. 7. Woodward, presi-
dent; Robert F. bradbury, vice nresi-
dent; J. Milton Eeilly, secretary and
treasurer; George E. Crane, sergeant
alarms Installation will be held at the
December meeting.
The citizens of Randle Highlands will
have protection from fire after tomorrow,
according to the announcement OF Prcsi-
dent Woodward, as chemical engine
company No 2 will be in commission.
! All the equipment is in place, Presid eut
Woodward said, and Chief Clerk Wat
son, of the Fire Department. has in
formed him the men and horses will
! have been assigned to the new COM
Eany by tomorrow. The association has
planned a ho'se- warming to mark the
| opening of the engine company in tha:
section.
Robert F. Bradbury and c. A. Bark.
er were instructed to visit Colonel
Cosby, In charge of public buildings
sand grounds, and obtain from him a
plat of the vicinity of. Seventeenth
street and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast, where the association de-
sires to have a station built for street
car patrons. Congress is to be asked
to authorize construction of the build
ing.
Indorse Pension Fund.
The association went on record as
indorsing the permanent pension fund
for f1remen and policemen. Mr.
Holmes made the motion and Mr.
Bradbury spoke in favor of the
cause, after which unanimous in
dorsement was given.
Request will be made by the asso-
citation for the oiling of Pennsylvania
avenue from Minnesota avenue to
Thirtieth street.
As to crap shooters and card play,
eEs secluding themselves in the woods
on Sunday. Major Sylvester reported
tbat the precinct captain had tried tc
have warrants issued, but that the
United States District Attorney has
refused to issue them.
Frank Tomolson, ]. F.. Melton, and
Gsorge Mailer were elected to mem
bership.