Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-28
To ENDORSE.
PROHIBITION FOR D. c.
East End Suburban Citizens Asso.
citation Rejects Petworth
Resolution.
Deems It Unwise for Civic Bodies to
Take Action on the
Subject,

Members of the East End Suburban
Citizens Association last night adopt
ed resolution disappearing the action
Of the Petworth Citizens Associa ton
: IN reference to prohibition in the Dis
trlct of Columbia. The meeting was
, , neld at 1406 H street northeast, and
the resolution favoring prohibition was
presented through the Federation of
citizens Associations in the form of a
| request that action of some kind be
taken.
James NJ. Wood, delegate to the fed
Grafton. was instructed to vote against
the prohibition resolution should it
come to a vote In that body. The asso-
cation adopted resolution opposing
prohibition for the following reasons:
l. We think the excise board and the
Commissioners should handle the ques-
ton, as they are our hired servants and
are well paid to perform their duty.
2. We think such subjects as prohibi
ton and religion have no place in any
citizens association meeting. .-
Loss Of Revenue Cited.
3. Prohibition would produce a great
loss of revenue which. would have to
be paid by. our local taxpayers. who
are now overassessed and unable to
bear greater burden. .r
4. More than 80 per cent Of the per-
sons shouting for prohibition own no
versely affected by such legislation.
D. NO intelligent action on this sub
Ject Is possible in any civic body, be-
cause no such body can spare the time
to discuss the subject from it's various
angles. and any action taken by such
a body without thorough discussion
would not properly represent tho CENT?
ment of the section, but would repre-
sent the sentiment Of the few who adj
yocate 1t.
On motion of W. ]. Clements, the as
ISOLATION voted to ask the Commission
ers to hasten the project under way for
the widening of Benning road. The
matter has been unnecessarily delayed
accidents on that thoroughfare are hap
pening as result of the congested con-
ditions.
The association voted favorably on a
motion of J. M. Patton favoring an
amendment to the section Of the code
which deals with the qualifications of
jurors. 1t was stated that a resident
OF Baltimore served on jury in this
city some months ago, one trial result
ing in conviction and Imprisonment in
the penitentiary.
Would Provide Punishment.
The suggested amendment provides
that any person selected to serve as a
Juror who makes a false statement to
the court as to his citizenship, his resi-
dence in the District of Columbia, his
age or In reference to conviction of
felony or misdemeanor involving moral
turpitude, shall be punished by i'm
prisonment for not more than five years
or fine of not more than $1,000, or
both.
Complaint was made about the con-
dttion Of the sidewalk on H street be-
tween Florida avenue and Bladensburg
road. 1t was stated that 1t is in dan
gerous condition, and that the District
probably Will have to answer damage
suits for injuries IL the work Is not
repaired. The association voted to ask
the Commissioners to make the needed
improvements.
On motion of Mr.. Patton the associa-
tion voted to request the Commission
ers to open and improve 18th street
nortneast from Benning road to East
east OF Bladensburg road in a passaHle
condition.
On motion of Charles R. Talbert the
association gave favorable considera-
a,on 70 .ne measure which provides for
an adequate retirement and pension
fund for the police and nre depart
ments. and recommended that money
for the fund be taken from the general
fund OF the District and not from the
dog tax revenues and Police Court
fines
During the discussion of tho measure
members of the association said thew
deplored the number Of frivolous ar
rests that had been made by the no.
lice. in some instances. II was stated.
for looking In store windows. Cant
Schneider of the ninth precinct was
praised for the use Of good judem
in enforcing the laws in the norfheast
section.
For Convention Hall.
The association gave its hearty an
prevail to the resolution of tho North
west Suburban Citizens Association
asking for an appropriation Of $1,000
900 for the construction of q convention
hall in this city. 1t was stated that
such a building would be the means of
bringing many conventions to this city
and the government would get returns
on It's investment.
Several members displayed interest
in the proposed new high school for
East Washington. They said they
earnestly hoped that the question Of a
site would be settled in the near future
and II the East Capitol street site Is
rejected they want the COMMUNIST oners
to seek site in northeast Washington
Favorable action was taken on the
measure which provides a substantial
increase In the pay Of janito1s. en-
gineers and other persons employed in
the care Of school buildings.
There are many underpaid employes
Of the District government" said J. II.