Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-17

Northeast Citizens Associa-
ton Votes to Join in Ap-
peal to Congress.

Capt William NJ. Potter presented a
resolution at a meeting of Northeast
Washington Citizens Association last
night in East Washington Hall setting
forth that we join with Theodore w.
Noyes of The Evening Star in urging
Congress to enact such legislation as
shall give to the citizens of the Dis
trict of Columbia national representa-
ton"
Adopted by Unanimous Vote.
Capt. Potter's resolution received
unanimous Endorsement and copies of
It will be sent to the proper commit
tees of Congress.
1t was stated in the resolution that
the District has responded to every
call made upon it for money and men
to conduct the war. furnishing more
than it's quota. Mr.. Shields stated that
six southern states failed to send their
quotas. ana men from those states had
the say as to what should be done
with the men and money of the Dis
trict
Anal CANA ton of the several citizens
associations in the eastern part of the
city was suggested by Mr.. Buckler. He
said he thought the people of East
united effort than by having so many
separate associations. Joining of
forces, he stated, should mean large
gatherings and increased interest. One
suggestion made was that vice preSl-
dents could be elected to represent
the various sections of the eastern
area of the District. The association
voted to communicate Mr.. Buckler's
views to the other associations.
Plea for Increased Car Service.
Capt. Potter presented a resolution
asking the Public Utilities Commits
sion to compel the street car compa-
MES to increase their service by in
creasinG their rolling stock, and also
to request employees of the company
to be respectful in urging passengers
to move forward.
Mr.. Shields said he was opposed to
the constant "hammering" of public
utilities. He thought the people had
a fairly good service before the war.
Both companies have increased the
number of cars on their lines. and
more cars are ordered, and he OBJ
jected to the association taking the
action sought in the resolution.
DIR. Charles NJ Emmons suggested
that the employment of twenty-five
buses during rush hours would re-
lieve the crowded conditions. Such
service in London. he added, relieved
the situation there. The resolution
was adopted.
Mr. Shields called attention to traf-
fic conditions on New York avenue be-
tween 14th and 18th streets. The
danger on that thoroughfare might
be minimiZed. he stated. by diverting
the cars of the Capital Traction along
18th to I street and having the Wash
ington, Baltimore and Annapolis line
discharge its passengers at 18th or
18th street.
Discuss Issue, But Take No Action.
The question of appointment of
members of the board of educat ton
was brought to the attention of the
association by Mr.. Shields. He said
he thought the association should pro-
test against the proposed change to
provide for their appointment by the
District Commissioners, but no reSo-
luton on that subject was offered.
Dr. E.mmons spoke of the lack of
postal facilities in East Washington.
He said the city post Office was the
nearest place where residents of East
Washington could mail parcel post
packages. register letters or get
prompt service in the sending of Spe-
cial delivery letters.
The association voted to ask the
rostal authorities to provide a station
similar to the one at Dupont Circle.