Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-13
CITIZENS URGE WELLER
FOR COMM|SS|ONERSH|P
Anacostia Association De-
cIines to Take Stand on P0-
lice Investigation.

NJ. l. Weller is being doomed for APP
pointment as one of the Commissioners
OF the District of Columbia by the citizens
of Anacostia. The citizens association at
its March meeting last evening went on
record for him. Maurice Otterback pre-
scented the name of Mr.. Weller. and in
so doing gave a brief outline of Mr.. Well
ler's many qualifications for the place.
DR.. James A. Watson seconded the mo-
ton and offered a resolution indorsing
Mr.. Weller, which was unanimously car
ried, following a general discussion. The
resolution is to be sent to President Will
son today. John F. Earnshaw stated
that he could not recall any time when
a man from the eastern section of the
District was on the board of Commits
siOners.
The police investigation was discussed
at length, resolution being offered by
DR.. j. A. Watson suggesting that the de-
partment be given fair play in this mat
ter. 1t was decided that the best policy
would be to await the result Of the in
vestigation before any definite action
was taken. Mr.. Otterback called atten-
ton to the fact that March and but
one policeman patroled the entire Ana
costa section, which showed the neces-
sity Of an increased force in the District.
Prizes for Best Kept Lawns.
decided again to inaugurate a campaign
in which prizes will be offered for the
best kept lawns in Anacostia, the same
as that conducted few years ago with
success, and President Burr named a
committee. consisting Of ]. F. Earnshaw,
chairman; Thomas E. Reardon and Lewis
B. Cook, to arrange this matter.
William J. Latimer, chairman OF the
committee on water, lights and sewers,
presented a report covering the develop
ment work during the past year. This
report showed that approximately $3.50. 600
had been expended for sewer work, and
that -nearly 100000 would. be expended
within short time by the water depart
ment in improving conditions. A. E.
Phillips, superintendent of the sewer de-
partment, is to receive the thanks of the
association for the work that is being
done by his department.
j. F. Earnshaw, chairman Of the COM
mittee on railroads. reported the COM
mittee is endeavoring to induce the two
railway companies to issue a two-cent
transfer at 8th and G streets southeast
for the accommodation of the citizens of
this community.
Committees Named.
President Charles r. Burr named the
following committees for the ensuing
year: RailrOads-JOhn F. Earnshaw,
chairman; HI. C. Lehman, alternate;
schools-Dr. James A. Watson. chairman;
DR.. R. A. Pyles, alternate; streets and
highways-Maurice Otterback, chairman;
Samue: R. Campbell. alternate; water.
lights and sewers-William j. Iatimer,
chairman; K. c. Geren, alternate; police
and fire-Frank A. Dony. chairman; J. D.
Miller, alternate; Anacostia missionaries
T. Graft, chairman; H. c. Zimmerman.
alternate; sanitatlon-Dr. T. J. Mudd and
j. ]. Mundell; membership-Albert. E.
Beck, chairman; L. M. Anderson, alter
nate.
The president also announced the
executive committee, which includes all
of the officers OF the association, together
with five additional members, previously
announced.