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——— THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1894-TWELVE PAGES. EDUCATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL. IN WASHINGTON, IN WASHINGTON. WANIED—PUPILS TO LEARN THE TONIC SOL- system of music by a member of the Tonic Sol-fa Coilege, Loudon, holding intermediate the ory honors certinca For terms, ete, a 283 Mass. ave. me. at WIMODAUGHSIS GLASSES, 1825-1 St. N.W.— ‘Languages, Deisarte, Dancing, Blocution, Stenog- raphy, 1ypewrilimg, Literature, Mistory, Gram- r, Booxkeeping. ADA L. SaitH, Supt.’ jy12-6m OF CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN AND Cau mothers in oifice—From 9 wm. to 4 Pil; $3 per month. Address A. M. ar oitice TFTERNOON KINDERGAKLEN—$3 PER Address, nm seut for and taken howe. gE nol3-St* aN Li PLO On OR 3 low), dino & teucher (fee very thematicn; speaks ‘French; vistts; tech in exchunge for howe. 210 Ist ine. nol3-3* IVY INSTITUTE BUSINESS COLLEGE, and K sts. 2.w, ‘nded by won's best citizens, re Aims always ‘To give the BEST instruction. ‘To charge the LOWEST prices. Full business course, day or night, $25 @ year, Fhe Upewriting and shorthand course, $15. EDUCATE for PROFIT first; For CULTURE, afterward. BUSINESS KNOWLED IS CALTTAL. Established 1876; best di ine; central loca- lou experienced teachers a attention; good heap books; diplomas and tions "for graduates; bookkeeping, arithmetic, spelling, Tammar,” letter writing, penmanship, business forms, commercial iaw and all business subjects. FLYNN, A. M., Principal. GBO.W. LAWRENCE, VOCAL wethod. Stud. Ing. Joiu sigut readioy cass; wo churge, oc3-2m° MME. J. EXPUTA DALY, TEACHER OF VOICE ihe ote ‘ctiain system for reading Tern ins Beptermber ew York ave. b Studio, 1118 ‘ork ae Sanatory Gymnasium FOR WOMEN AND CHILUKEN. 612-614 12th st. aw. CLARA J. HORTON, Director. Apply for cireulars. seid-3m* Signor Mariano Maina, School Art for Singing—Italian Sietuod, nol2-Sua 1307 14th st. ew. MARTYN COLLEGE, IZ to 1231 a" Begs leave to anmunce tl ving courses: 1. Griduating Course in 5 $100 per i Classes have aiready vegun. Morning ourse in Elocution, Dramatic Culture tiding, $24 fo fourteen weeks. Spe- se begins Mormng sessions only. Couce, $10 for three DURSE, E SYELBINS of HE DELSARTE SYS- Begins Dee. 1. NEVIE} York, author of oF PRESST 15 and Dee. 3. Ex- strength and good Indorsed by "Mrs. Vice President hysiexl term. tevenson, Mrs. Secretary Carlisle, Mrs, Postmaster Gen. Bissell, Mrs Senuior Mcaiillan, Mrs. Senator ‘mud, Mrs. Senator Hawley, Mrs. Senator Mau- derson, Mrs Senator ‘Teller, Mrs. E. F. Riggs, Mrs. 3. S. Howlaad, Mrs. K. H. Towusend, N.S. Lincoln, M.D., aii seventeen leading paysicians of ‘ashington. “Chree motihs’ course, two sessions yer week, $10; ome sension per week, $5. Sew) for cireu lz WELL-RECOMMENDED FRENCH TEACHER Di, sires a few more pupils; terms reasouavle. Ad Gress Mile. A., Star oilice. TL. NEVINS, ARTIST. STUDIO, 1006 11th ST. Bw. ‘Tupestiies & specialty; labdscapes, gures, flor ‘nolv-La* GUITAR, BANJO, MANDOLIN TAUGHT LN ONE term by @ teacher of experience; careful training of positions. At 1006 Lith st. ‘mw. wold-Lu* WME. de ST. CLAIR BUXTON ly certified pupil of Mme. Cappiaat. ‘Vocal instruction. Italian metnod. Music room, 1429 20th st. (Dupouc circie). Apply between the hours of 2 aud 4 p.m. ocl-6w* PRIVATE LESSONS; DAY AND EVENING classes in languages, mathematics and Buxiish brancnes. EVA V. HEETE, A.M, Gut’ lta st. a. references. nlv-6t* * (DUCATED YOUNG GERMAN LADY WOULD take more scholars in excellent Geruun lessons And good plano; successful teacher; guod hey tor High School pupils. 324 € st. aw. nvivdt* Woov'’s MMEKCIAL COLLEGE, 311 East Capitol st., luparts « thorough kuowkdge of the COMMERCIAL SLUDIES at the cost of Tess tim ud money than other schools. We make BIEAD WANSEUS of young people und then secure posi- tious for them. Tenth year. evening sessions, Send for circulars. nod-tf Friends’ Select School, 1811 1 SiKKEL N.W. PRIMARY, INTKKMEDIAIE © and HIGH SCHOOL departments for BUTH SEXES. good school send for a ‘catalogue or call oo the principal, who will explain the THOMAS W. SIDWELL. MISS SUSAN POLLOCK, 1426 Q ST. N-¥ SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN> Every advantage. Primary, preparatory and ad- vanced classes, German and’Latia. Froebel and National Normal Kindergarten lustitutes, teachers’ training class, nod-Im Mrs. Harriet Milis, ,yo5%. LESSUNS. 1115 9th st. Miss LUTYA MILLS, Piamst se6-3in* DRAUGHTING TAUGHT EVENINGS—MECHANI- cal, architectural, topographical aud naval, with the necessary mathewatics for ners. Ln stroctions Legin Septeu-ber 24, at 531 7th st. me. and-4in* ane LIAM WALDECKER, Graduate Lei yal Conservatory, TIANO, Outi ‘SAD HauMONT: no5-1m* Li i4v 6th st. ow, Washington Seminary, 1535-40 Lith Select Yoardiug & day schoot. Collegiate and preparatory depts. Germaa-kogiish Kindergarten. Primary. Mr. & Mrs. SMALL WUUD. sed-Sum* TION OF SPECIALASIS FOR PRIVATE ction; fitting for col and univ. a pocket: translating; references. Addiess PROF. A. F. CRAVEN, Columbian University. o3-im* PRor. J. FRANCIS GERMUILLER, TEACHER OF iano, organ, vocal music barmony; espe- cially attentive to beginuers as well as to = advanced. 611 st. ow. pol-lm* WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, 1225 Joth st. n.w.—Piano, organ, voice, violin, guitar and mandolin, flute, cornet, etc. Free advantages to pupils. 0: B. BULLARD, Director. se2o-2m' Baxjo TAUGHT BY YOUNG LADY OF EX- perience; terms, 50 cents per or address 1406 Columbia st. o.w., bet. 9th and 10th, O and P sts. 926 Im* Asse instr FRENCH—Private and class lessons. Prot. A, GUNARD, 1611 Marion st., se22-8m* Bet. Q and K, 6th aod 7th a. ; 1 >) PIANO Mrs. Daisy Louise Fox, .esixa. Wednesday and Saturday. Music rooms 1515 29th st. 1850 Wyomit ave. 0.W. Se HEIGHT SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. Stage for day scholars. French Kindergarten. ‘MISS FRANCES MARTIN, PRINCIPAL. octT-1m* 0. MATILDA a eee CHER Co Ry Bape mite of New ng. Conserva! Ruste, Boston ‘Bima L Maker teacher of voices Lampert: 312 ocl6-Im* ‘Malian method. 312 Del ave. oe. Education for Real Life 020-1 1864. FOR SONS AND DAUGHTERS. 1804 The Spencerian Business College, Kational Bank of the Republic building, cor. 7th and D nw. Day an? night ess! The thirticth scholastic year of this im stitution began Monday, September 3, Five Gepartments, vis: Practical Business, including complete bookkeeping course, English, rapid calcu- lations, rapid writing. moral and social lsarte system of expression, civics, tical economy and commercial law; Practical English, With Initiatory bookkeeping; Shorthand and Type- riting. including English; Spencerian Rapid Writ- fing; Mechanical and Architectural Drawing. Full corps of traiued teachers. Location cen- ta Office open every business day and night. Write or call for new annual announcement. SARA A. SPENCER, octd-tr rincipal and Froprietor. OL: EY INSTITUTE, 1827 I ST., FOR YOUNG Indios and little girls, Special advantages for study of wusic, art and modern languages. Mise Virginia “Masoa Dorsey, Miss Laura Lee Dorsey, Princtpale. oc8-tf LANGUAGES. THE BERLITZ SCHOOL OF LANGUAGS3, 723 14th st. nw, Branches tm the principal American and Eure sues. Send for cir-w ch, German, WADAME AL FROM PARIS — FRENCH lasses and private lessons; best references. 1822 14th st Eleven years of successful teaching. 7 Norwood Institute 1435 K, AND 1 ¥ The boarding been transferred to 1 mw iy tions and class work will be conducted as beret fore in the two school buildings, 1212 and i214 Jah wt. mw. Mes WA. D. CABELL, Principal. it. PUTNAM'S SCHOOL, 1633 19TH ST. _N.W. ‘opens September 17, 1894. Preparation for unt- schools and business pur- Yersities, technical THE BERKELEY SCHOOL, 925 18TH ST.. WILL Feopea September 26. Puiplis prepared for West Point, Annapolis, for all universities and sclen- tis schools, for’ direct commissions in the army Qnd navy end for the civil service. During the Bist Fear twelve students have been successtully itted for various examinations. Arrangements way be made for private lessons in all branches. LES W. FISHER, B. 8., 10-tf jead BALCH'S CIVIL. SERVICE INSTITUTE AND Business College, 1311 11th mw. Pupils prepared lly for elvil service, departmental and minations. Stenography taught. se2-tr Mt. Vernon Seminary, 1100-1104 M et. and 1124-1128 11th si Pen cmye and day 6c! for young ladies and show gbly moderna and progressive in method and soirit, Preparatory and Collegiate departments. nga. perfectly canipoed with every ap health and comfort of pupila ‘twen- na October gece to the principal, information apply Mrs. ELIZA Gera J. "Soe tr COLUMBIA COLLEGE OF CoMMERCE, 623 La. ave. bet. 6th and 7th C.K. URNE! The leading school of business Highest attainable grade of tnstru ate cost. bustness, @horthand thustastic t end ist Getent. Meth year For furthe: eT -ti nw. E.. Prin. shorthand. mat moder- courses In Thorough and practical English, civil service, accountancy, and typewriting. Superlor and en: bing. Graduates of rare excell wed success. Situations when gue. a BALUN, BURNETT & DUKLING BUSINESS OOL- School of Shorthand and Typewriting, F sts. nw., will reopen both day al Bight school September"3. The ools under this management have long been noted for thelr prac: tical character and for the uniform success their graduates Business course is otire har- mony with the actual practice of the best bual- Bess houses and tanks Scores of successful sten- egraphers, our graduates, and their employers will testify ‘that ‘our departmeot of shorthand and typewriting is without a CS ya Office open daily. LH. DURLING, A, M, aul mo Kesident Princlpal. ST. CECILIA'S ACADEMY, 601 EAST CAPITOL ‘Young wadies and children mot attending the ‘ademy are admitted to the classus of music, typewriting, — phondgray French. su PIPE ORGAN PRACTICE. WITH OR WITHOUT URGAN LESSONS. f NO. 1HEO INGALLS KING, COMPOSITION, L st. nw. Beginners on P:ano at halt rates, sel-3m H. DONCH, VIOULN LESSONS. fal Attention given to begioners as well as advanced pupils ecl7-3m art INSTRUCTIO . Classes of five GU: N INSTITUTE, A ROARDING AND DAY school for girls 8038." 40 and 42 Cambridge place 3.¥., opens aul7-3m 3 THE ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CRoss, 112 MASS. AVE., AND CHILDREN Fog! offers every opportunity for obtaining a thorough liters) ‘ation, while roux ed ial attention is given to the natural sciences. focal and justrumental wusie, drawing and paint- - Frenc! rman, Latio, elocution and phy iti gultre’ are tauxbt by competent tostructors. ocl-t: Miss HALSTEAD'S PRIVATE SCLOOL WILL RE- open Fear on Monday, Oct 29 20th st -_ Application may’ be made at the school, and at 3024 Q st. n.w. se¢-3m Miss Ward, {3i"p wnt is. oc20-lm* FRANK E. WARD, Plano aad Organ WEST END SCHOOL OF ELOCUTION, 308 17TH st.—Office bours, 10 to 12 a.m., Miss Nesmith; Sto 4 pm, Mre Walton oclT-lin* MRS, MANN'S KINDERGARTEN AND SCHOOL, ‘and the arten Normal ce, will be 4. PRIVATE LESSONS—EI ed studies. Especial jon to backward, Un- williug and adult pu University graduate. Prof. J.,'1406 Hopkins place, near 20th aud P sts, 22-8,1, tu, 2m" SRT STUDENTS’ LEAGUE, 08 17TH ST. Day and evening classes in drawing and paint- ing, from cast Mfe, under Mr. C.-H» bi Mae- donald and Mr. Edward U. Siebert." Composl- tion, Mr. EC. Menver aad Mr. R. Nv. Brooke, Water color, Mr. De Lancey W. Gill. ”Prepara- tory antique, Miss Alma de Mier. 1 tertas by the year. ocB-tt The [lisses Kerr’s School Young Ladies and Little Children begins September 27. . nad 1438 -N at. LEAVITT, VERMONT XE N.Y, PIANO AND HARMONY. LESSONS ON THE JANKO KEYBOARD. OUT OF WASHINGTON. NATIONAL PARK SEMINARY For young women and girls; 20 minutes north.of Washington, at Forest Glen, Md Collegiate an} Preparatory courses. Excellent faculty. 40-acr campus. $75,000 bufings A cultured home. ‘Send for dlustrated catalogue. auz2-tt OFFICIAL NOTICES. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIUNERS, D.C. Washington, D.C., November 13, 15¥4.—Notice is hereby given that’ the CoLurissicuers of the Dis- trict of Columbia toteud to wake the following lm- provemerts, which ar, in thelr judgment, neces- Suy for the public Lealth, safety und Comfort. Assessments for the sume Will be made, as pro- ¥ided for in pablie No. 171, approved August 7, 1804. Parties who are interested in the pro- posed work are bereby notified that the Commis- Sicuers of the District of Columbia will give a hearing af the Distri-t building B and © streets northwest, fe THIND DAY of NOVEMBER, 1804, at ELEVEN GCLOCK A-M-, to auy and all persons who may desic> to object’ to said improvements being made: GRALING AND PAVING ALLEYS -Square 24, k all alleys tp square; esti: Wated cost, $5,500. Square 140, pave with as- phalt block’ the '15-foot alley running from center of square to 19th street, and all alleys in south balf of square; estimated’ cost, $4,400. Square 777, pave With vitrified block all alleys im square; est!- Inated cost, $1,200. Sycare 83, pave with vitrified block all dlleys in square; estimated cost, $300. Sqmure 14, pave with asphalt block all unpaved alleys In’ square; estimated cost, $1,200. Square 37, pave vith vitrided block all alleys in square; estimated cost, $2,600. Square 362, pave with us- phalt block all’ ulleys in south half ‘of square; esti- mated cost, $1,800. Square 273, pave with vitritied block all alleys in square; estimated cost, $2,000. Square 628, pave with asphalt block all “unpaved alleys in sauare; estimated cost, $2,000. Square MISS AMY C. 121 eel-att 4, Georgetown, grade, and pave with vitrified block alley between 33d und 34th streets; estimated cost, $1,700. Square 112, Georgetown, ‘pave with between Cambridge place and Q street; estimated cost, $1,000. All lots abutting Upon these Improvements will be subject. to ax z ne for 4 If the cost. OSS, iE TRUESDELL, CHAS. F. POWELL, Com: nd, 14, 20821 OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES, trict of Columbia, Washington, November 1, 1894. —Taxpayers of the District will take notice that the undersigned bas received the statement of assessment of personal taxes for the District of Columbia for the year euding June 30, 1505, and will be ready celve payment at’ this ‘offic from and after the first day of November, 1894. Oue-balf of said tax is dae November 1, 1804, the otber half May 1, 1895. 80 much’ of the first hulf of said tax due November, 1894, as ghall not be paid during said month, ‘a’ pewalty of 2 per cent will be added on the first da, succeeding mouth the paid, or otherwise proceeded with as the law di- rects. The law also imposes a like penalty for DIS- non-payment of second half, due May 1, 1805, 1f not paid within said month of May. DAVIS, Collector of Taxes. no9-6t OFFICE OF THE CO} RS OF THE DIS- trict of Columbia, Wa: D. C., November 1804.—To whom it may Concer ‘otice ts hereby given that the Comiissiouers of the Dis- trict of Columbia Intend to construct stoneware pipe sewers in the localities desiguated below, », in thelr judgment, are necessary for the safety and com Assessments will be made as provided in publie oved August 7, 1804. A ring will be giv the 20TH DAY OF NO- » ISM, at 2 o'clock p.m., in the board room of the Commissioners of the District of Co- Jumbia, at which time and place objections may be presented by property owners to all or any of the work herein mentioned, viz, sewer In 22d New ‘York “avenue and D 16, 17, 18, 2 reets, . 14 and i Ae E POWELL, Commis! "48 JOSIE REGAN DEAD? ‘The Question San Francisco ts Ask- ing About a Popular Teacher. “Ig Josie Regan dead?” is a question that is agitating’ Sacramento, Cal. Miss Regan was employed in the public schools of that city for many years and finally became a principal She was a mem- ber of the county board of education, and recognized as one of the most efficient teachers in the department. She was in poor health, however, and so obtain- ed a long leave of absence, and on the evening of August 20, 1893, departed for Paris, France, ostensibly to have a surgical operation performed. A few weeks later a cablegram was received from Paris stating that Miss Regan had expired from the effects of a hemorrhage in a Paris hotel. It ts now sald that Miss Regan is not dead, but living in Colorado City, where she 1s married to John Clare, an engineer, for whom she jilted a fiance of ten years’ stand- ing. Parkhurst “The Hero of Our Country.” In a sermon on the “Lessons of the Late Election” at Trinity M. E. Church at Den- ver, Col, Rev. Dr. Robert McIntire Sun- day evening called Rev. Mr. Parkhurst of New York “the hero of cur country,” and expressed the hope that he would live to cast a ballot for “that great and good man for President.” ——— Ripans for biliousness; all druggists’, 50c. box.—Advt. OR DEBILITY AND WAKEFULNESS Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate. Dr. G. G. Brewer, LOCAL INTERESTS Ably Presented at the Annual Board . of Trade Meeting. THE PRESIDENTS REVIEW OF THE YEAR A Large and Representative Gath- ering of Citizens. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS The Washington board of trade last night demonstrated that it is now a most flourishing as well as a most busy organi- zation. The Builders’ Exchange Hall held about five hundred people, who were brought thither by the announcement of the annual sessicn of the board, and they sat for over three hours listening to reports from ccmmittees and officers, covering every conceivable matter of municipal in- terest. The large attendance was compos- ed not only of members, but of their friends, and probable members at no dis- tant date. They were rewarded for their presence not only by the feast of good civil cheer presented by the various chair- men, but by a fine collation spread in the front rooms of the exchange, which was served during a recess at about 10:30 o'clock. The meeting began at 7:45, before Presi- dent Warner had arrived. Mr. 8. H. Wood- ward, in his absence, called the board to order and started the ball rolling. Mr. Warner entered the hall in about ten min- utes and apologized for his delay by blam- ing the street car lines for their slowness, thus making a strong argument for a rapid transit that was warmly applauded. Against Civil Service Exteysion. The minutes of preceding meetings were read by Secretary Wight and approved without dissent. But there was a ripple ahead on the seas on which the meeting was floating. It was encountered when a resolution was presented from the board of directors and read by the secretary approv- ing the plan to put the District Commis- sioners’ offices under the operations of the civil service law. The resolations, as origi- nally drawn, embodied not only this propo- sition, but another, approving the plan for the increase of the pay of the District fire- men. Upon the suggestion of Dr. A. P. Farden, these questions were separated, and the civil service matter was first brought to the attention of the board. The resolution on this subject recited that “the proposed extension of the operations of the civil service law to the offices of the Dis- trict government meets with the hearty approval of the board of trade, believing that such action is in the interest of better and more business-like administration.” When the proposition had thus been sepa- rately put, Dr. Fardon arose to object to the principle embodied in it. “There have been, from time immemorial,” he said, “certain fads of the American people, and one of them has been, of late years, this matter of civil service reform, not only in this, but in several preceding administra- Ucns, of both parties. I am opposed to the extension of this idea to the District gov- ernment. If the same rules are applied to the District buildings that now govern the departments in the matter of the appor- tionment of appointments the District will get one place out of about every seo, We have had enough of people being foisted off on us who have no earthly interest in us or our. wei- fare. We have as Commissioners some very henorable gentlemen, and I think we can trust them to make proper selections for the offices under them. 1 consider the clyil service the colossal political humbug of the nineteenth century. IL would suggest, as a substitute for this resolution, one declaring that all the employes of the District of Columbia shall be bona fide residents of the District.” * Before this suggestion could be acted upon Mr. Jesse Wilson arose with another speech against the civil service idea. He based his oppcsition upon the ground that the board of trade has nothing whatever to do with political matters. It is organ- ized for mercantile purposes, and it could not properly take up such a question as the present one. The board should con- sider every question relating to the com- mercial welfare of the city, but if it once should take up political questions it would soon find itself overwhelmed. Mr. Wilson therefore moved that the resolution about the civil service extension be tabied, and this was carried by a viva voce vote. Increase of Firemen’s Pay Favored. The second matter in the original reso- lution, regarding the salaries of the fire- men, was urenimously approved. This en- ables tha officers of the board, as such, to sign the petition of the firemen, which seeks an increase of 25 per cent of their salaries, of which one-half shall go to the relief fund. Dr. Fardon then presented the report of the committee on manufactures, after first announcing that he dissented from the report, in that it did not go far enough and was not strong enough. The report was in the form of a resolution, as fol- lows: “That we heartily favor the intro- duction Into the District of Columbia of such manufactures as will not tend to de- tract from the beauty and comfort of the national capital as a city of residences, and therefore urge the board of trade to do all in its power to encourage the establish- ment and extension within the District of manufactures of the character set forth.” This was adopted by the board. The board then adopted a number of amendments to its by-laws that were pro- posed at the last meeting and approved by the board of directors. The first of these was to restrict membership in the board to persons residing or doing business in the District, but the adoption of this does not affect those who may not fall within these provisions who are now member: modifying the method of electing members, passing their applications through the committee on membership, instead of through the board of directors; rearrang- ing the terms of membership with regard to the payment of dues, so that all dues shall be paid annually hereafter on the ist of January; creating the standing com- mittees on public Hbrary, sewerage, uni- versities and insurance, and defining their duties. In addition, upon motion of Dr. Fardon, the word “manufactures” was added to the, title of the committee on commerce, and it was increased to twelve members. When this had been done President War- ner read his annual report, which was listened to with eager interest and ap- plauded vigorously. His reference to the city post office building evoked spectal ap- plause and lavghter. The report follows: President Warner's Report. “This organization was formed five years ago on the 27th of this month to advance the Interests of the national capital in every proper manner. Its career has been marked by a steady growth, both in num- bers and interest, and its influence is now more marked than ever before. In most cities, where boards of trade have been formed, they are.regarded as requisites of government and essentials of trade. It is highly desirable that in this District, where the people have no voice in the govern- ment, except as they influence those who legislate for us, that a representative body such as this should be maintained. There ought to be no question as to its desire and ability to deal fairly with the interests of every locality in the District. All good citizens who have the public welfare of the District at heart are eligible to member- ship. “The mission of this board is very dif- ferent from the requirements elsewhere, because of the exceptional character of the occupationg of the people and the fact that private ent€rprise is not so much depended on as a source of profit and employment es in other localities. In all the other great cities of our land it 1s the main reliance of their Inhabitants. Here, as the large im- posing public buildings stand out as the principal attractions on the city’s land- scape, so does the public business and iis appurtenances overshadow in importance that of a private character. Washington has been highly favored in many ways, but in other directions, what are commonly regarded as great benefits and aids to pro- gress, have been really detrimental to -he development which might naturally have been looked for in great republic so bo our own, Some a Els ia “Until within the past few years the energy and independeyce which have mar! ed the growth of othen)cities have been sadly wanting here, and the necessity of combinations and uhited action on the part of business men to create new at- tractions for capital, inducing the Jo- cation and emploment x individuals, has pital city of a in resources as not been fully appreciated. During’the last decade there has been ap unusual growth in population of a very high order, because of our exceptional attractions as a place of residence and resort. y of the occu- pants of magnificent residences have, how- ever, local interests elsewhere, which it’ is their pleasure and duty to foster. “No mean proportion of those who dwell here do so. because they regard this city a8 the most desirable place in which to spend the larger part of their time. They own some real estate, but most of their invest- ments are made elsewhere, and their in- come is produced by enterprises carried on outside of the District. Social engage- ments when here and the desire not to encumbered with any cares they can avoid, deters them from active participation in our local affairs. The larger percentage of office holders are sb much engaged during the day as to prevent them from becoming interested in outside matters, and so, with @ population unequaled in Inteliizence in y other city of its size, there is a failure to properly thrive on the wonderful op- portunities Washington possesses. “The depression in all branches of busi- ness, which has prevailed throughout the country for some time past, has also been severely felt here, and the large number of persons who are now out of employment presents a situation which in a pecaliar manner suggests broad and earnest action on the part of all who have the best in- terests of our city at heart. Individual Energy Needed. “I do not at all overlook the fact that the presence of the general government here and the constant and regular payment of salaries to its employes has been a source of relief not enjoyed by other communities. I do, however, desire to call attention to the fact that no appropriation or government aid can give to our District what is sup- plied only by magnetic enterprise and ener- gy which have built other great cities to gigantic proportions since the general gov- ernment found its home here. “Chicago, the second city of the republic; St. Paul, "Minneapolis, Cleveland, Cincin- nati and dozens of othet thrifty cities were not dreamed of when Washington selected this location for the chief city of the re- public. They have grown because those who located within theif borders determined that they must be built up by united effort and the growth of numerous enterprises which should attract.,the investment of capital and the services of those who wish to reap large results. “Of course, the peculiar situation here has made the chief mission of the board of trade in the past the ‘proper represetative of the interests,of the city before the sever- al committees of Congress, and its work has been successful and effective. It does seem to me, however, that with the most careful attention to work in this direction, there are other fields that might properly be occupied in the future. A few days since @ special committee was appointed to con- sider the question of promoting manufac- tures which would not be detrimental to the city in any direction, but would tend to add to its prosperity. Whatever is done must be done by individuals, and there are few men ot largc means who can be relied on to aid by contributions to the establish- ment of industrial plans*Wwithout the prus- pect of an early dividend,upon their invest- ment. ‘ Some Large 1@i@ovements. “We have sire: which are in favor of enterprises, such as direct Gommunicatidh with the coal fields by railway and and the water Power of the Potomac’ Hver, the value of which is hardly undefSt§od by our people. The fact that we hag mypeting lines in several directions an! at others could be easily constructed) ane all in favor of this city. wg “Baltimore, our nearsneighbor, has risen to commercial greatnds$- and power witht fewer advantages waa’ Wwe ss. Our city has, however, steadjly progressed, and to demonstrate this tuctidementon a few of the larger tinprovemehts) which have been made within we past’ yisirs since the board of trade wus organizeil, “The Washington and Georgetown Street Railroud have completed the laying of the cable system; the Georgetown anu Tenley- town, the Glen licho, the Brightwood, and Rock Creek railroads have been construct- he Eckington and Soldiers’ Home, Apa- rc ja and Beit Lines have made large ex- tensions; the Columbia railroad is now lay: ing a cable rystem, ang the Metropolitan is equipping with electricicy, The Balii- more and Washington boulevard and rail- road are in the course of construction. Sev- eral other lines have been chartered and will soon be commenced, “The Northern Liberty Market has been changed tato an elegaat lecture and music hal, holding between 8,000 and 10,000 peo- ple, thus suppiying a long felt want. Sev- eral large buildings have been erected by private enterprise, notably the Union bulld- ing on G street, several new buildings by trust companies and banks, the Cairo and several other flats are being constructed or are being finished. The new post office building has been commenced, the Con- gressional Library building is rapidly ap- proaching completion, the trustees of the Corcoran Art Gallery are erecting a new and magnificent gallery, the Shoreham, Normandie and Cochran hotels have Leen constructed, Advance of the City. “Ground has been purchased by the United States for a national park. A large amount of work has been done in reclaim- ing the Potomac flats, and the whole river front has been greatly improved. A new and elegant line of steamers between Wash- ington and Norfolk has been established. Various resorts along the Potomac have been originated or improved. ‘Two new daily papers have been started. Thousands of houses have been erected—many of them of a superior character—wfthin a radius of ten miles from the Capitol building, and thelr occupants in many ways contribute to the growth of this city, as they are pa- trons of its stores and ‘institutigns. The Catholic University has erected a new building; the American University has pur- chased a site ard is actively pushing its claims for success. The Eastern Presby- terian and a number of other churches have been erected. Several large public school buildings have also been located in different secticns of the city. A new Cath- olic cathedral 1s in the course of construc- tion, Ground for an Episcopal cathedral has been donated and the erection of such a@ building is assured, | “The secretary has enumerated what has been accomplished by the board during the past year, and you will get many details from the reports of the committees during the year ending June 30, 1894. Notwith- standing the gereral shrinkage in values, its taxes were increased $21,000. The Distric® Finances. “The total taxes agsexsed against real estate and personal praperty were at that date $3,030,850. There was a plain and bus- iness-like understanding when the act estab- lishing the- present forfa of government was passed that the United States should from year to year ap, jate a sum equal to that raised by local ation. All ques- tions as to the equity and right of this plan were discussed by the dblest men of both parties, and it was hoped-were then settled forever. Would it not bé far better if the expenditures of public’ agoney in our Dis- trict could be made the direction of the Commissioners of the District, with the concurrence of the Secretary of the Treas- ury, rather than at the-pleasure of ever- changing committees the House and Senate, intelligent ant patriotic as they may be, who, because of a want of contact with our people and a ited knowledge of our local necessities, must, In many in- stances, act upon partial information? “The Commissioners have been men of high character, and the fact that one of their number 1s selected from the engineer corps of the army and that the disburse- ment would be subject to the approval of a cabinet office. would fully protect the United States. The members of the board of trade cannot, under present circum- stances, more efficiently use their acquaint- ance among those who legislate for us than by making them understand our needs and urging upon them the appropriation of ev- ery dollar recommended in the estimates of our District Commissioners. A practl- cal illustration of the effect of the hard times is shown by the report of the inspec- tor of buildings of the District of Colum- bia for the year ending June 30,1894,1n which there were 1,828 fewer buildings erected than in 1S; while there was expended in the latter year in building and repairs 39,20: and in 1894 there was only paid out is a ‘count $304,941, representing tural advantages, a falling off of $4,900,891. This made a ces- sation of work by a large number of me- chanics for a great portion of the time and turned nearly every branch of the trade connected with the building interest from a profitable to a non-paying investment. Some Recommendations. “It is gratifying to note, however, that the indications point to a revival of busi- ness in the near future. I will commend to the special attention of the members of the board during the ensuing year the erection of a municipal building, of which the city stands so sorely in need; that Con- gress be urged in every way and at all times that it is necessary for the safety ef the community that appropriations be made for the enlargement of the police and fire departments. The bill providing for the issue of bonds for the extension of our sewerage system and for other pur- poses, now before Congress, should be con- stantly urged and the funds employed at a time when material is so cheap and labor is clamoring for occupation. “Steps should at once be taken to secure the reclamation of the low lands along the Eastern branch, which would greatly add to the health and attractiveness of our District adjacent thereto. Our railroads should be compelled to provide proper ter- minal facilities, both for freight and pus- sengers. The Baitimore and Ohio Railroad Company has a station which is a constant advertisement of a want of enterprise on the part of the corporation, as it is a posi- tive disgrace to the capital of the nation. Its facilities are an annoyance to the trav- eling public, who ere compelled to patron- ize it. Such a condition of things would not be tolerated in any other city where corporations can be speedily reached by municipal legislation. The improvement of the large and beautiful tract of ground pur- chased by the United States for a national park should be urged in every w This great investment would hardly », _ for any length of time, left unemployed if owned by private parties. A Public Library. The community is yet without a public library for its inhabitants and this want should be borne in mind and the report of the special committee urged to the atten- tion of Congress. The report of the special committee, consiting of Messrs. Dodge Edson and Noyes, upon the relation of the city to the general government is of so im- portant and intelligent a character that its circulation should be aided in every pos- sible way. “During the past year four of our prom- inent members, E. Kurtz Johnson, Frank Hatton, William J. Stephenson and James L. Barbour—most public-spirited citizens— have passed away. They were broad-mind- ed and energetic men, who cannot easily be replaced. . “I cannot too highly recommend our ef- ficient secretary, Mr. John B. Wight, for his energy and efficiency in making this or- ganization attractive and prosperous. While our numbers have largely increased during the past year they should receive many additions during that upon which we are just entering, and all should feel that the board of trade is the friend of every section of the District of Columbia, aiming only to aid in properly improving and deveioping this already great city and to better the condition of its people. The Secretary’s Report. Secretary Wight's report was an ex- haustive review of the work of his office during the past year, and bore more or less upon the work accomplished by the various suborganizations of the board. After ex- pressing his hearty appreciation of the “valuable assistance of the local press” he gives the following summary of the mem- bership of the board during the year: “At the beginning of the present year 1 found on the roll of membership the names of 249 gentlemen. The present membership mumbers 447. Thirty-four have been drop- ped from the roll on account of reported previous resignations, Three names which were on the list reported themselves as never having been members of the board. ‘Twenty-three are etill in arrears for dues, twelve of tirese being new members. Four of our number have been removed by death, namely, Mr. E. Kurtz Johnson, chairman of the executive committee; Mr. Frank Hatton, Mr. William J. Stephenson and Mr. James L. Barbour.” Mr. Wight made special mention of the yaluable services of his assistant, Mr. Jo- seph G. Gurley, and then went on to say: “I also desire to refer to the very pleasant relations which have been maintained with the District Commissioners, They have at all times given ready and valuable assist- ance whenever called upon, and have fre- quently expressed themselves as gratified with the action of the board of trade in helping them promote that which is for the general interest of the District of Columbia. ‘The District committees of Congress have also expressed themselves very forctbly as being much pleased that there exists a body so representative as our board of trade, which can bring to them an expres- sion of the desires of the citizens of the District for what is needed, not only as to the amount of appropriations, but also as to the detailed objects for which the money shall be used. Some Pressing Needs. Speaking at some length of the establish- ment of the new board rooms, the secretary urged upon members the advisability of using them as mercantile club rooms or headquarters, and of extending the use of them to visiting merchants. The Secretary continued: “It would also be well if the rooms could be supplied with a permanent exhibit of such light manufacturing as fs done in this city. During a recent visit to the city of Sprinfield, Mass., I was very much impressed with the exhibit shown in their board of trade rooms of what is manufactuerd in that city. Such an exhibit would be not only of great interest and value to our people, but also to strangers who visit the city. “What for the future? There is certainly much to be done. Public and private inter- ests cry aloud for some one to. champion their rights. The system of sewerage and street extension, which is so clearly needed, is greatly imperiled by every year's delay. ‘The Long bridge still exists—a dam across the river—street cars still drawn by horses, and the fire department is only half large enough to protect the city. We are serious- ly hampered by laws which were enacted for the good of the city, and which cannot be inforced. All of these things can be re- medied with united effort on the part of the board. The opportunity of encouraging manufacturing interests in the city has re- cently presented Itself, and has met with apparent favor on the part of the board. The committee will soon be appointed that shall have charge of this important branch of the city’s industries, and it is hoped and believed that they will be able to very materially enlarge the city’s growth and prosperity in this direction without tmperil- ing its great advantages as a resident city.” < As to Bridges. Treasurer O. G. Staples had a pleasant report to make, showing a balance on hand of $1,512.40. His report was as follows: Balance from last report, $963.43; receipts from Ques, $2,; from initiation fees, $2,070; from sale of tickets, reception and excursion, $111; a total of assets of $5,704.43, The disbursements aggregated $4,192, leav- ing the balance mentioned. Chairman Beriah Wilkins of the finance committee reported that the treasurer's report had been audited and found to be correct in every particular, Mr. Archibald Greenlees presented the report of the committee on bridges, of which he is chairman, as follows: “During the last session of Congress un appropriation of $51,070 was made for strengthening two of the piers of the Aque- duct bridge, and this work is now being done. It is believed that the structure when completed will be in first-class condi- tion and sufficiently strong for any use to which it may be put. “In view of the numerous railroad pro- jects seeking entrance into the District of Columbia by means of bridges across the Potomac river, to be located somewhere be- tween the present Long bridge and the Aqueduct bridge in Georgetown, we decm it wise at this time to declare our position in the matter, as follows: “1, That we favor, and shall hall with hearty approval, the construction of what is known as the ‘Memorial bridge,’ but no other, between the Long bridge 1d Aque- duct bridge, either for steam or street rail- road purposes, which will in its conatruc- tion interfere with navigation. “2. That the present and future com- merce of the District demands the most complete protection to our present water front privileges and the free and unob- structed navigation of the river. “3, That the present bridge in Georgetown puts a limit to tide-water navigation, and, therefore, the natural place for all railroad bridges { future is somewhere above this point. “4. That we favor the use of the Aque- duct piers by such street railways as may wish to unite the state of Virginia with the District.” Assessment and Revenue. The report of the committee on taxation and assessment was presented by the chair- 9 man, Mr. John Joy Edson. It dealt largely in the beginning with the history of the bill that was presented to the last session of Ccngress, which was finally enacted into law, with some changes, creating the board of equalization. This bill was drawn by the committee of the The comreit- tee reported that they did not originally conttmplate that the duties of the excise board should be merged with those of the assessors, and doubted the wisdom of this invovation. After pointing out the many easons for the passage of the measure, and giving instances of unequal taxation, the report proceeds: “The people of the District of Columbia have cause to congratulate themselves that a long step has been taken in the right di- rection, which must: bring good results. The object of an assessment is to raise sufficient revenues to meet the ordinary, legitimate current municipal expenses; to make annual improvements necessary in the schools, fire, engineer and streets, health department, , and to Hiquidate other obligations entered into by the gov- eriment. “It is obvious that an assessment should not be made that would produce a larger revenue than is required, nor, on the Mher hand, to produce a less revenue than is re- quired, but only an amount that is suffi- cient. In our opinion, there is no one fac- tor in a municipa] government that bears more directly and more favorably upon the welfare and prosperity of the community than correct assessments for taxation. If revenues are insufficient, it must, neces- sarily, be hurtful. Proper improvements could not be made, current expenses could not be met, and honest obligations could not be discharged. If the assessments and revenues are excessive in that proportion, investments will be uninviting, people of Means and influence attracted to and like- ly to invest in the District of Columbia for residents, as many are, or for purely busi- ness purposes, or both, would be discour- aged and repelled, and in this respect would work an injury to the thrift and growth of the city. The truth of this propo- sition seems simple and plain. Repeal of the Present Tax. “Some of those who have expressed themselves on the subject of assessments maintain that the real estate should be as- sessed always at its full market value without taking into consideration whether, if so assessed, it would produce largely more cevenues than is necessary; it might be five hundred thousand, or a million of dollars, or more in excess; which would be unbusiness like and unreasonable. Only a just and adequate assessment should be Placed upon property. “We concur with the assessor, Mr. Trim- ble, in his annuaf report, in recommending the repeal of the personal tax, us unneces- sary and iniquitous. We also concur in his recommendation for additional help to properly and satisfactorily conduct the business of his office; involving, as it does, such vital interests connected with proper assessments; and aigo with’ the recommen- dation for the increase of certain salaries of those who are performing the responsi- ble duties entirely disproportionate to the compensation they now receiv Peril of Steam Grade Crossings. Mr. Talmadge A. Lambert, secretary of the committee on railroads, read the re- port of that committee, of which Mr. rank Hume is chairman. The report fol- low: “Pursuant to the. established policy of the board, your committee have vigorously opposed, on all suitable occasions, during the ast session of Congress, the grant of concessions to steam raliroads proposing to occupy and traverse the streets of the city at grade. They are gratilied to re- port that their efforts in this direction have been attended with success, “The best interests of the municipality demand not alone the prohibition of fur- ther steam railroads at grade, but the speedy elevation or depression of existing roads in such manner and to such exteat as shall obviate possible interference with the safe and unimpeded use and enjoyment of the streets by the citizens. It is only necessary to refer, in illustration of this need, to the lamentable and fatal acci- dents which have saddened the public rec- ords of the past year. A young woman absolutely anuihilated, an elderly woman crushed to death, in the very heart of the city, besides minor accidents involving the joss of limb, serve to emphasize the im- portance of speedily abating this appalling nuisance. Unfortunate Comparisons, “Comparison with other cities of the same relative importance is altogether to the disadvantage of our own. That the capital of the nation should be behind, in this respect, the cities of New York, Phil- adelphia and Baltimore is altogether dis- creditable. But the progress of this Dis- trict should not be measured on a stand- ard of comparison. As the center of politi- cal administration it should present the perfect model of municipal government. To this end the greed of individuals and the rapacity of corporations should be sternly and relentlessly antagonized and repressed. Care should be taken to pro- tect legislation and legislators from the corrupting influences of corporate monop- oly. “It is intolerable that the advancement of this city, which is destined to be chief among the capitals of the world, should be retarded in any direction, by the venal- ity of persons, whether natural or juristic, individual or corporate. In order to sup- plement its limited facilities for com- mprce the District of Columbia should be made tthe point of convergence for every legitimate line of railway traffic that may seek to enter its borders. A Union Depot. “The subject of a union passenger depot continues to be of pressing moment. Its speedy disposition must be earnestly de- sired by all good citizens. Those only would postpone its adjustment whose selfish aims can be but subserved by the separate and exclusive appropriation of privileges which should be the subjects of common enjoyment. Unhappily for the community, the wishes of the latter are unwittingly promoted by the divided counsels of those who are unable to agree upon the location of a site or the uppro- priate route for attaining it. It is to the work.of uniting these discordant views and of bringing about a speedy solution of this vexed question that the board should ad- dress itself, and that with as little delay as possible, since the business welfare of the city is largely dependent upon the union of all existing and prospective lines of railway in one common terminal station. “In- conclusion, your committee would suggest that the influence of the board of trade be persistently exercised to secure: “First. The speedy elevation or depres- sion of steam railroad tracks within the District of Columbia to a safe distance above or below the grades of the streets and thoroughfares along which they pass. “Second. The discontinuance and refusal of all such privileges as tend to create and perpetuate monopolies in steam railway transit and trattic. “Third. The entrance to the District of Columbia of all legitimate railway enter- prises under conditions recognizing com- mon benefits, burdens and obligations. “Fourth. The encouragement, by means of existing and increasing railway facili- ties, of manufactures within the District of Colfmbia. “Fifth. The location of a union passenger depot.” The Report Adopied. Mr, Edson raised a question, after this report had been read, as to whether or not the board should adopt the reports entire, together with the recommendations, with- out heving an opportunity to examine them at lelsure. He thought the members should be given time for reflection. He moved that the reports should be formally accepted by the board, and then referred to the board of directors for consideration of the recommendations. . At this Mr. Frank Hume arose and en- tered a protest against this new method of procedure, operating against the report that has just been read, thus making a discrimination in favor of those that had already been acted upon. President Warner cut the knot by de- claring that Mr. Kdson’s motion was not strictly tn order, whereupon Mr, Ldson withdrew it. A member moved to recon- sider the vote by which all the preceding reports were adopted, but this was not acted upon. Mr. Myron M. Parker said that these reports were unquestionably in- tended to influence Congress, and they could not be used until they had the force- ful assent of the board. He did not think that there would be anything gained by delaying the adoption of tho reports or the recommendations, as there was no probability of as large an attendance be- ing secured until the next annual meeting. The recommendations of the report of the committee on railroads were then put separately, and all were carried. In re- gard to the matter of the union station Mr. Frizzell wanted to know if the adop- tion of this recommendation would re- open the eld question that has becn agitat- HOW THE PUBLIC IS IMPOSED UPON BEWARE OF FRAUDS. For the Sake of Profit They Will Sac- rifice Principle, Health, Ete. Urscrupulous dealers are trying to sell ordinary Glauber Salt or a mixture of Seldiitz Powder as man Salt’ or “Improved Carlsbad Salt,” and un- der other similar names. The Natural Remedies of Carlsbad cannot be imitated, “What nature makes man cannot tmprove upon.”* Artificial made wines will never replace the nat- ural juice of tbe grapes Neither can the natural waters of Carlsbad nor the Carlsbad Salt be replaced by tbe cheap substitutes offered to & guileless public for the sake of the larger profit made thereon by these unscrupulous dealers. No one would buy artificial wines knowingly. Why buy the imitation of the Carlsbad products, when your bealth is at stake? excellent aperient, Inxative and diaretic; i an alterative and eliminative remedy, which dissolv irritation and removes obstruction by aiding vature, and uot by sudden and excessive irritation, as most ca- thartics do, Use the imported Carlsbad waters, if it ts not convenient to use the waters, or & more decided laxative effect ts desired use Carlsbad Sprudel Sal Insist upon the genuine, which is imported from Carlsbad, and must have the Eisner and Mendelson 0o., Sole ing the citizens for over fifteen years.’ Mr Warner stated that it would not, that the proposition contained in the report is but @ general one, with no pians suggested, and thereupon that recommendation, too, was adopted. Inadequate Freight Facilities. ‘The committee on transportation submit- ted an interesting report through its chair- man, Mr. W. A. Wimsatt, by the voice of Mr. Warner, who read the report in the absence of the chairman, The report fol- lows: a “The transportation and the terminal facilities of the two trunk lines which seem to control the city’s destinies in this re- spect remain in statu quo, and it oniy needs a moderate revival of traffic and a return to the volume of business of 1891 and isv2 to jam the little freight yards and de- pots beyond their capacity, and relegate the merchants’ goods to the yards and sid- ings outside of the city, while the owners must await their turn, like ren in a barber shop, without the poor alternative of being able to go elsewhere. The Pennsylvania road has purchased property between 41-2 and 2d streets, Virginia avenue and E street southwest, and prepared it for prompt occu- pation if necessary. They could possibly, under pressure, lay tracks and put it in condition for handling bulky freight out of doors in thirty or sixty days, but ware- house facilities, of course, could not be pro- vided in such time. “Their passenger depot is centrally locat- ed and convenient to the public, but it bisects and disfigures the beautiful Mall, ovcupying and monopolizing 6th street from Virginia avenue to B street north. If this depot were removed to their own ground on Virginia avenue it would be nearly or quite as well located as regards the traveling public and would restore the continuity of the Mall from the Capitol to the river. It would abolish a number of very dangerous grade crossings and confine the-road to one direct line through the city from the Long bridge to the tunnel, thus eliminating several features that have been most objectionable to the citizens of that section of the city for years, namely, the tracks un Maryland avenue between th and 7th, and consequent grade crossings, and the making up of passenger trains on the Y formed on Maryland and Virginia avenues and 6th street. “The Baltimore and Ohio road has, ap- parently, done nothing anticipatory of an increased volume of business during the next year. Their passenger depot is a dis: grace to the city and should be a reproack to their own self-respect. Their freight house is little better. They are probably led = & JUBLIY Wwrathiil Cong re, ine patient of persistent procrastination and habitual dereliction, shall compel them to spend in the national capital for the abo- lition of the murderous grade crossings a tithe of the money that is so lavishly ex- pended in Baltimore in digging a tunnel under the city to avoid the use of the pub- lic thoroughfares. Other railroads are ask- ing for admission and should be supported in their effort to secure terminal facilities in the District, as it is evident that the existence of three or four independent trunk lines cannot fail to be of immense advan- tage to the growing community and man- ufacturing interests of the city.” More Sewers Needed. Mr. Thomas P. Woodward, chairman of the committee on public health, presented the following report: “The efforts of the board of trade in be- half of the bill before Congress authorizing a bond issue for the purpose of raising money to establish a sewer system through- out the District of Columbia, for the im- provement of streets and roads, &c., should in no measure be relaxed. The sewer ques- tion is one of prime importance to eve! inhabitant. With a few exceotions, im- mediately adjacent to the original city limits, the entire so-called suburban por- tion of the District is dependent on surface drainage, with all attendant evils, and as the greater portion of the District is now residence property, with the it in- creasing tendency of people to live beyond the confines of the city proper, a = pee that must be solved ately. “The attention of the board is respect- fully called to the necessity of a revision of the law relating to the practice of medi- cine. The present law is wholly inade- quate, and under it ‘quacks’ flourish, and the public, especially the uneducated class- es, are at the mercy of vendors of nos- trums and unscrupulous persons who prey on the infirmities and incredulity of their victims. In another aspect, it is necessary for the protection of the public that every physician should be skilled in his profes- sion. By mistaking a contagicus disease for one not eee a of ae tient may be preven! and an epidemic precipitated on the cofmmunity. An ap- propriate law has been prepared ‘or pres- entation to Congress, and the aid of the board of trade is urged to further its pass- age. Milk and Dairy Inspection. “The matter of milk and dairy inspection has also been considered by your com- mittee, and it is worthy of the attention of the board. Other ccmmunities have tak- en steps in the light of recent scientific discoveries, looking to a supply of pure milk from a source free from infection, and we should not be behind the times in so important a matter. “The garbage problem is still before us, and apparently as far from a satisfactory solution as ever. No question is of great- er importance than this. From a sanitary standpoint filth is the root of all evil, and to be healthy a city must be clean. In the judgment of your committee the mat- ter is simply one of dollars and cents. With smfficient appropriation there is na reason why a satisfactory disposition may not be made of the matter. “Events of the past few weeks have in « very emphatic manner called the attention of the public to the necessity for the proper facilities for handling an epidemic. The District needs two properly equipped con- tagious disease hospitals—one for the treat- ment and care of sick minor contagious diseases, as scarlet fever and diphth and one to be used for the isolation an care Of the more virulent types of conta- gion, as Asiatic cholera, typhus fever, small- pox and yellow fever. The first has been partially provided for, and its erection is only delayed by the fact that the Commis- sioners of the District are embarrassed and hampered in their efforts to obtain a suit- able site by the protests and objections of the owners of adjacent land. “No provision has been made or proposed, so far as your committee is aware, for the second hospital suggested. The need for it is urgent, and no effort should be spared to obtain an appropriation from Congress for the erection and maintenance of such an in- stitution ‘The present so-called smallpox hospital is an old frame structure, lacking in almost everything necessary to make it (Continued on Eleventh Page.)