Evening star., 1916-08-16
ALBUM OF PHOTOGRAPHS
PLAYS PART |NC0NTEST
Jesse C. Suter Relates Incident OF
Fight Against Proposed Mu-
nicipal Hospital Site.
Petworth Citizens Association Meets
in School Yard-W. NICK. Clayton
and Others Make Addresses.

How a little album of photographs OF
the children's parade in the community
celebration of Independence day py
the citizens of Petworth played big
part in the successful fight OF the citl-
zens of that section and surrounding
communities against the establishment
of the municipal hospital on the ground
at 14th and Upshur streets northwest
was brought out by Jesse c. Suter, the
Petworth representative on the clti-
zens committee, in his report last hlsht
at the August meeting of the PetWorth
Citizens Association. About twelve
pictures comprised the collection show
ing groups of the IT'S children in line,
and according to Mr. Suter. this show
ing of the home life of the sections
involved in the proposed hospital site
appealed more to the hearts of mem
hers of Congress than to their minds
and for that reason was the strongest
argument advanced by the citizens
Mr. Suter went on to say that tne
fight against the proposed location OF
the hospital is not over and stated that
a great deal >of work reTlalns TO pc
done by the citizens comNittee- he
believed that the project mas been
..uua she'd but added that it is well
to be ready for more possible fighting.
He appealed to the members OF the
Petworth association TO contribute
money for the expenses OF the commit
tee. and Samuel A. Mooers led off with
a dollar. Before the meeting adjourned
a fairly large sum was collected
States Object of the Meeting.
The meeting. which was called by Pres
ident c. j. James, congratulatory one
II Aokz
against the location of the hospital. was
held in the yard of the Petworth School.
The Commissioners. Maj Raymond w.
Pullman and Col w. w. Harris, all of
whom were invited to attend the meet
ing. were unable to be on hand. Edward
F. Coliaday, president of the Federation
of Citizens Associations. and the presi-
dents and members of several nearby as
sociations were present. as were num-
Der of residents of Petworth who are
not members of the citizens association.
John G. McGrath. president of the Park
View Citizens Association. talked on the
dedication of the new Park View School,
which will take place during the week OF
October l. He said he expected President
Wilson to be present at the exercises, and
extended a general invitation to the citi-
zens of Petworth to be on hand
William NICK Clayton, president Of the
Brightwood, Park Citizens Association,
spoke on the debt District citizens owe
to Congress.
'"The people Of Washington fall behind
in thanking members Of Congress who
work for US. but never fail to criticise
when they are displeased,' he said. I'VE
should remember that congressman are
only hupaan and that they are doing the
best they can for U.S. Don't criticise them
always, but show the appreciation by
the use of a two-cent stamp In sending
them a letter of thanks for things they
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the establishment of the municipal hos
pital at your doors"
Mr.. Colladay Voices Approval.
Mr.. colladay voiced his approval of My
Clayton's remarks. ard added that the
citizens OF Washington should Cooperate
in matters OF common interest. But be
fair with Congress-, he said. Work hard
and never cease asking for improvements,
but at the same time show appreciation
for what you get"
Frederick ]. Rice, president Of the Co
iumbia Heights Citizens Association, also
spoke. He took as his topic the impor-
tance Of the citizens associations, and
proved that they have weight in local af-
fairs.
Mrs. S. W. Norton. president Of the Pet
worth Woman's Club, announced that her
organization will hold a carnival in the
1 tlWci III .o,i4coa iOuiluS september 3
and 8. T. G. Horniler, secretary of the
citizens association, announced that the
annual flower show will take place during
the week of September 49,
Eight men were admitted to member
ship in the association. They were ]. f.
Clevenger, J. n. Kreider. j. s. Moran,
Edward Walton, Hugh McC. Adcock, w.
+. Holmes, l.. A. Baker and William J.
| Davis. Secretary Homiller said the as
| ISOLATION now has a membership of about
| $50.
At the close of the meeting refresh
ments were served by members of Girl
Scout Troop No. s, of which Mrs