The Washington times., 1912-07-03
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.



Members Of the citizens associations
in the southeastern suburbs who have
examined the District appropriation bill
as finally agreed upon have found that
their recommendations for public i'm
provements were followed in many in-
stances, although not to the extent that
they hoped for. Street improvements
were provided for IN at least three SUBJ
urbs by specific appropriations.
The provision for the purchase of the
two old civil war forts-Davis and Du-
pont-near the District line at a cost OF
S32, 900, one-third Of which will be as
sessed against the adjoining property,
Is regarded as the most important Sec
ton in the bill for this part of the Dis
trict. A movement Is in progress now
TO have a committee visit the District
Commissioners and urge them to take
over these old wartime defenses with
out delay.
There is regret in AnAcostia because
Senator Martins amendment to the bill
for an appropriation Of $4,000 with
nue. between the Anacostia bridge and
Talburtt street, which, If successful,
meant that the trolley wires Of the rail-
road company would be put UNDER
The campaign for the underground In
stallation Is to go on. Maurice Otter
back is arranging for a committee OF
twenty-five citizens to visit the Com
proach to the bridge and the necessity
for the underground installation now.
An item of 5000 for general street i'm
provements in Anacostia was allowed.
In Congress Heights, Raleigh place
and Clark place are to be graded and
graveled at a cost of $500. Brothers
place, from High View place to Esther
place, will be similarly improved at an
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graded at cost of $780,
Twenty-second street from Minnesota
avenue to railroad avenue, will be i'm
proved, there being $500 made available
Pennsylvania avenue to Twenty-eighth
street, will be graded at a cost OF So, 400
| Twenty-third street, between Naylor
road and Twenty-second street are to
be improved at a cost of $780,
The sum OF $4,000 will be expended
in continuing the intercepter sewer from
Poplar Point, Anacostia, to Benning,
q work that has been begun south OF
Poplar Point, marking the first stage.
The marriage OF Miss Mary A. Soper
and Gerald McGrath, both well-known
young people of this place, was solemn
The Rev. Charles NJ. Bart. the pastor.
officiated.
The wedding was witnessed by a small
family party. The bride was attended
as bridesmaid, and Francis McGrath,
brother of the groom. was the best
man.
Immediately following the ceremony,
Mr. and Mrs McGrath took up their
residence in Anacostia. going to live for
the present at 1872 v street
The bride Is the daughter of Mrs
Margaret Soper, and the groom is con-
Railway Company.
Prof. and Mrs. Homer A. Hott, whose
marriage took place a short time ago in
Trinidad, Col, are guests at the home
of J. 8. Lyon, in Nichols avenue. Con-
gress Heights: Mrs. j. L. Hott. Of the
same place, who Is sister Of Mr.. Lyon
| is there also.
Professor Hott is associated with edu-
cational institutions in Trinidad, Col,
and his bride was formerly Miss Wood
son, of that city.
The Mems Club of the Esther Memoir
ial Protestant Episcopal Church is Con-
gress Heights journeyed last evening to
the home of Thomas Hurd. gunner
United States navy. in charge OF the
Government magazine grounds at Belle
vue where the members held their
monthly social gathering. The tramp OF
Ave miles was made from Congress
Heights in a body. The journey back
home was made on foot also.
The members were greeted by Mr.. and
Mrs Hurd on their arrival, and the
| grounds were taStetully decorated:
The club decided to name two Officers
as being necessary for the proper trans
action of it's business. and Milton J
Fillius was elected as the president
with Gordon Darling as the secretary.
The social program comprised piano
selections by Prof. Fulton b. Karr, o.
Anacostia; solos by Charles A. Stevens
of the same place: songs by Corridor
Darling and Milton ]. Fillius. Mr.. ant
Mrs Hurd entertained the men with 6
repast in the dining room.
Mr.. Fillius, speaking for the club
thanked the host and hostess for thei
hospitality. The next meeting will TAXI