Evening star., 1915-02-06

Federation of Citizens Associations is ac-
complishing. and declared that this Or
ganization may be made an effective
agency for developing public sentiment
in Washington if the individual associ-
ations will support it as they should He
said that the Commissioners recognize in
the federation an opportunity by which
the citizens of Washington may materially
promote their interests.
Cleanup Campaign.
W. H. Richardson announced that the
clean-city committee is still in the ring,
and will conduct another cleanup cam
paign this spring. lasting from April 19
to May /. 1t is proposed to devote three
days of the crusade to each of the four
sections of the city.
Allan Davis discussed school condi-
tions. stating that in his opinion there is
the graded schools. Such teachers would
take the place of gang leaders, and could
do more for the development of the boy
than is possible under present conditions,
he said
Vice President Ham referred to the
development of the Park View section
as proof of the fact that the manage
ment Of the Washington Railway and
gressive character. Without adequate
transportation facilities this portion of
the city could never have developed so
rapidly, declared Mr.. Ham. The speaker
improve the living conditions of its
employees. referring to the fact it
maintains relief and pension systems
and in other ways looks after the in
terests of it's men. He urged patrons
of the line to be tolerant in their treat
ment of street car observatives. pointing
out that these men frequently are
forced to encounter trying conditions
which tax their patience.
Not Most Beautiful City.
William L. Shannon, who was intro
duced as the man who put Park View
on the map and who organized the
Federation of Citizens Associations,
declared that the Park View Associa-
tion had done much for Washington in
that it's work had been so effective
citizens associations no longer are
looked upon as jokes.
He told of his visit to Europe shortly
before the war, and said that it is a
mistaken idea that Washington is the
most beautiful city in the world. But"
he added, we have the making here of
the most beautiful city in the world, and
we have the best street railway system
of any city in this country or abroad
Mr.. Shannon declared he found that
several local men are well known in
Paris. France, for what they have ac-
F. Oyster. former president of the board
of education: William P. Emo. expert on
traffic regulations. and D. c. McComb,
engineer of bridges, were the men men
toned by the speaker having won
fame abroad.
Needs Cheaper Homes.
That Washington Is lacking in one
vital respect in that. it does not offer
a moderate-priced home to those who
are not able financially to afford expen-
sive dwellings was the statement of
Mr.. Shannon. He urged a revision
downward Of the building regulations so
that it will be possible for builders to
erect homes here costing around S1,50O
and $4,000.
Mr.. Oyster, one of the honorary MEM
bers of the association. described the
early efforts made to obtain an appro-
priation for the Park View school. and
said that Park View residents woulo
have cause to be grateful always to
Mrs. Charlton NJ. Clark. a member of
the association, whose work was
largely responsible for the appropria-
of his remarks Capt. oyster defended
the half-and-half principle under
which the District is governed, de-
claring that the withdrawal of the
blow to the future development of the
Capital.
Officers Nominated.
Preceding the addresses the associa-
ton held business session. Presi-
dent McGrath endeavored to decline re-
nomination, but the members insisted
that he serve another year. Officers
nominated, who will be voted upon at a
later meeting, are John G. McGrath,
president; James L. Wi1meth. vice
William H. Melville, financial secre-
tary, and John B. Ward, treasurer.
Those nominated for the executive
committee. from which three will be
r. s. Williams. Max Winkler Walter
Jett, w. T. Kenner. F. S. Walker and
A. n. Caudell.
James l.. Wilmeth, chief clerk OF the
Treasury Department, welcomed the
guests on behalf of the association.
At the conclusion of the proceedings
a buffet luncheon was served. An
orchestra furnished music during the
evening.
New Members Elected.
New members elected are the follow
ing: Eugene F. Hartley, "A. Reichman,
James NJ. Carpenter, Herbert F. Ivers,
Frank r. Holt, l.. L. Beazley. j. c. Nc
Farland, c. S. Carpenter. w. A. Wei
mer. J. NJ Carpenter. r. l.. Deal, Thorn
as Richardson. 4. c. Shaw, John Kis-
seleff. Henry Goodman, w. D. Shreve,
Henry Yost. DR.. e. c. Allen, Norris p
Webster, George Il. Howard. William
Gass, NJ. II. Barnum, NJ. b. Yerger.
J John Tune, Bright X. Sonen. J. b. sat
terlee. William Berwick, j. L. Marshall,
c. Eder Reed Frederick w. Meyer.
Wilfred Onutt. l. n. Oppenheimer, Miss
Lillian NJ Spoor, Moses Herzos, Rich
ard X. Murray, e. E. sauvestre, b. +.
Hunter, w. G. Eldridge, j. Z. Wyn-
koop. L. c. Harvey. c. 5. Goetzinger.
Q. 3. Atwood. J: B. Demorest. Henry
c. Hutson, A. L. Browning. H. b. Ham,
mon. &. F. Maybury, f. n. Fox.
Charles r. Chambers, Delos NJ. Carter,
Elbert 3. Brown, Watts T. Estabrook.
Elisha p. Taylor, G. e. Buffum, j. II.
Windsor, Edward E. Myers, J. C. Hoyle,
William McAleer, G. A. Weckel, c. A.
Iiegler, Alexander Benz, Guerino del
Vecchio. Nelson b. Wentzel, J. H. Wood.
II. ". Andrews, Il. II. Henderson, L. Bonn
berger, E. W. Huguely. David $. Pool, w.
c. McCurdy, W. b. Cole, Hugh G. Dona-
hue, J. w Dawson, J. Walter Jett, Max
MILAN Winkler, Alexander Millar James
Millar, Mrs. Rebecca Miners, Louis Hal-
tlg. William H. Ourand. j. B. Carroll, W.
W. Fowler, G. W. Huguely. w. H. Gas
klns, j. F. Barghausen, L. NJ. Eastwood
W. G. Smith, William Bagger, E. Hell
Inuth, William +. Wall, j. T. Everett. r.
". Neu, G. T. Dalwick, J. 7. Tullis, w f.
Burnhardt, Charles A. Darby, S. F. Howl
son. R r EenneIl Eduiu 6 poioLor