Evening star., 1915-11-25
FOR STAND
ON -AND-HALF PLAN
Henry B. F. Macfarland, Theodore
W. Noyes and A. S. Worthington
Praised by East End Citizens.
Able and Fearless Speech by Charles
C. Lancaster Also Lauded-Asso-
citation Takes Up Other Matters.

Henry B. F. Macfarland. Theodore W.
Noyes and A. S. Worthington were
highly commended and thanked for
their able presentation of the facts re-
lating to the District before the fiscal
relations committee in resolution
adopted last night. at a meeting of the
East End Suburban Citizens Associa-
ton. Charles c. Lancaster also was
praised for what was termed his able
and fearless speech before the commit
tee.
W. N. Wood was author Of both reso-
lutions. In moving vote of COM
mendation and thanks for the three
members of the committee who, he said,
SO ably presented the District data in
behalf of a stable government, Mr.. Wood
said it was acknowledged by every
body interested in the question of fiscal
relations that their arguments were
unanswerable- What they stated could
not be controverted.
"It Is conceded by everybody that
these three performed the highest serv-
ice that could be performed by any
human being" Mr. Wood said. For no
| compensation whatever they labored
hard in the presentation of data for
continuance of form of government
under which Washington has prospered
and been made a beautiful city out of a
mudhole. They did the hardest kind
of work and there should be every rea-
son to believe that success will crown
their efforts and that the efforts of
| those who want to break down the
government will fall
Mr.. Lancaster Also Thanked.
In presenting the resolution of thanks
to Mr. Lancaster Mr. Wood said he
| thought Mr.. Lancaster was entitled to
! the thanks of the association for the
presentation of one of the most able
and fearless arguments presented to
the fiscal relations committee.
Secretary Wood said the association
had received comnluni cation from
the Washington Mercantile Associa-
tion opposing prohibition in the Dis
trict but, he said. the association dis
posed of that question at its last meet
ling by opposing dry" city.
W. J. Clements and others made a
vigorous protest against what they
termed a high assessment for the
street improvements on Maryland ave-
| nue. northeast. Complaint also was
made about the alleged dangerous con-
ditions at the crossing. because the
curbing of the center parking was no,
stopped on a line with the buildings
or parkings in front of houses.
| Charles r. Talbert said he thought
| and Mr.. Wood said there is no lawful
| authority for assessing benefits where
| streets are only resurfaced.
Opposed to Lighting System.
| Mr. Clements entered a vigorous pro.
| test against the lighting system or
| Maryland avenue. and on motion of ia.
cob Oppenheimer the association voted
| to request the Commissioners to in.
| stall better system of lighting.
| The association gave it's approval tc
| a proposed law to regulate the sale OF
junk. more especially plumbing fixtures
| which often are stolen from houses.
| On motion of Mr.. Wood the associa
| tion went on record as favoring thu
| construction of an underground viaduc
where there now is a grade crossing a
| Benning.
Michael Walsh was elected a member
| of the association.