Evening Star Newspaper, November 16, 1897, Page 13

) ———s THE EVENING STAR, ‘TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1897-16 PAGES. THE BOARD OF TRADE Annual Meeting and Election of Di- rectors Held Last Evening. PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY REPORT Committee Chairmen Heard and Public Interests Discussed. OF MEMBERS PRESENT List The annual meeting of the Washington was held last evening at ’ Exchange. About one hun- fifty members and guests were Annual reports of the president ary, and a summary of commit- tee reports, were read. Ten members of the board of directors were chosen, all the old members being re-elected, except. Dr. Busey, who declined to be a candidate. A recess was taken while the ballots were present. and se being counted, during which time a colla- tien was served. The meeting was epened by President Harries serv- ant surprise was given Commissioner Wight, late secretary ef the board. He was presented with a handsomely engrossed and framed set of resolutions of the board, expressing its high appreciation of Mr. Wight’s long and efficient services as secretary. President We ‘ard made the presentation with ap- propriate remarks, to which Mr. Wight re- sponded briefly, expressing his appreciation of the compliment paid him. He said the Welfare of the board would always be his earnest concern, which sentiment was loud- ly_aj auded. President Woodward read the summary of a reports of commitiges, together with bis own report, which showed a very ec large amount of work done by the board during the year. The reports follow: President Woodward's Report. Gentlemen of the Washington Board of ‘Trade: We assemble tonight in our seventh an- nual meeting to elect officers and to listen to the story of work done during the year now almost closed. Committee endeavor, as shown in the reports of the various Subdivisions of the board, is presented to yeu in brief, with the idea that your pres- ent desire is for a view of the general situ- than for itemized statements nization of the commit- 5 made to reduce the num- ber thereof and to consolidate such duties as were closely related; which effort re- sulted in the executive committee absorb- ing the finance committee; the committee ©n commerce and manufactures took up also the work of the committee on trans- pertation; while the committ« tion and ished. Four public meetings have been held dur- ing the year, at which there was interest- ing and profitable discussion as to many matters of local concern, among them be- ing “Industrial training in the public schools—the necéssity for its development,” son art trades organizations were “The nousing of the rking poor in the District of Columbia," ard “The appoint- ment of local men to local office The board of directors has held eight reg- and four special meetings. ‘The financial situation has improved. In- dues from $ to 310 st the ex- balance in ) balance being $807 From the commi me the following ix tracted: € reports submitted to formation has been ex- Executive Committee. In response to @ commenjcation from.the ptigen chamber. cf cemmerce.at_ Paris the executife commit d upon a method for representa- at the universal to held in Paris in i the co-oper: trades le cr to make the ineligible to exter The mone- te: ns and seers Bridges. rommittee on bridge ecuring legislation memorial bridge. The committec efforts have been hampered by the inade- of the national revenues. s hoped that Congress may soon see y clearly to m: an appropriation sufficient for the preliminary work. Charities and Corrections. Sufficient enlargement of the girls’ reform school is urged by this committee. With- out such an addition to the present accom- modations for female juvenile offenders It will not be possible to carry out the de- clared polic as to institutions under sec jastical control. ow of the Sanitary Improvement Guests highly commended. There is a clear sketch of the company’s plan of oper- ations and of what has already been ac- complished in the way of building sanitary hemes to be rented at low, yet profitable, is intent upon favorable res. ‘AeSaanthrople pawnbroking—tried — suc- cessfully in New York—is warmly advo- cated. . The committee congratulates the com- munity upon the growth of systematic ad- ministration of charity here and says t through the efforts of the Associated Charities and the central relief committee the question of outdoor relief is in a fair ‘ay to be satisfactorily settle Commerce and Manufactures. Complaints as to excessive railroad freight rates have occupied the attention of this committee at several meetings; careful investigation and serious conference with the proper officials will, it is be- hheved, result in conditions not likely to rges of discrimination. The committee reports inouiries from non-r dents as to inducements offered indust enterprises, which, in the committee's opin- fon, would prosper here, if anywhere; { Vitations to personally investigate have deen sent to all inquirers. The proba- Dility of the abolishing of grade crossings along the lines of the Pennsylvania rall- Yoad within the city suggests material in- crease in the railroad company’s facilities for business and the consequent growth of local manufactures. Two hundred thousand dollars, properly e> pended, would increase the depth of the Potomac to twenty-five feet—amvle for freight purposes. Such an appropriation ought, the commitiee thinks, to be made. The outlook for the early utilization of the water power at G-eat Falls is not re- garded as bright, but the committee ts satisfied that as scon as the disputed points are finally adjusted there will be active demand for the vast quantity of foree which Is now running to waste. Insurance Considerable attention has been given by this committee to restrictive legislation respecting insurance companies and as- gociations doing business in the District. fhe committee has also had under con- B'deration the question of putting into operation a better system of police. regu- lations for the protection of property against loss and Gamage by fire, and to the end that the cost of fire insurance may be reduced. Membership. Deaths, resignations and non-payment of ves are reported as responsible for de- ¢reased membership. The committee will Bet accept as valid the excuses of many who have permitted themselves to be dropped from the rolls simply because the Gues were increased from $& to $10. The broad argument fs that any Washingtonian who has property interests here can surcly afford to contribute annua!iy the smail sum meeded to carry on the work of this or- ganization, by which the property-owner and all other residents are immensely bene- fited. To make the benefits more easily Visible and to encourage enthusiasm the committee suggests frequent meetings of the board. Increase in the membership is essential to that strength which the board must have, so the committee strongly: recom- mends that collection of the initiation fee be suspended at least until December 31, 1898. Should this recommendation become effective it will, it is believed, encourage the return of many members who, because of circumstances Leyond their control, be- lieved themselves compelled to relinquish their membership. As to the future, the committee is hope- ful; it believes taat by rational effort the board may, in the year immediately before us, make great strides in the direction of numbers” and power. Parks and Reservations. The committee states that an appropria- tien for the improvement of Rock Creek Park could not be secured, owing to the condition of the public treasury, but that assurance was given by the committee of the House of Representatives having the subject in charge that the desired ap- propriation would be made as soon as practicable. It is hoped by the committee that the amount necessary will be appro- priated by Congress at its next session. The committee desires the sum requisite for securing tie ground immediately west of und adjoining Oak Hiil cemetery and bounded on the west by Lovers’ Lane for a park for the people of West Washing- ton, and urges an appropriation for pro- viding roadways and bridle paths in Rock Creek Park. Public Health. Conclusions that cannot be overthrown are set forth in the report of this commit- tee, as follows: “The city of Washington being the cap- ital of the United States should be placed and kept in the best sanitary condition, which cannot be accomplished whilst the system of sewage disposal remains unfin- ished, the system of drinking water supply is inadequate and without any proper ef- fective method of purification, and the Ana- costia flats continue a menace to the health of the people.” There is a powerful appeal for liberal co- cperation and united and forceful activity in behalf of such legislation as is necessary to bring about the accomplishment of re- sults in which every human being in the District of Columbia must be interested. Public Library. Appropriations to make effective the act establishing a free public library and the opening of the Congressional Library at night fre the topics discussed by this com- mittee. The District Commissioners have included in their estimates an appropria- tion for the maintenance of the public library as a supplement of the District edu- cational system, and to the support of that estimate the committee calls the board of trade. A vigorously conducted campaign 1s to be waged; there will be no cessation of effort, no surreender of principle. ‘As to the opening of the Congressional Library at night the committee notes the fact that the library is primarily a refer- ence library for students and cannot, per- haps, be converted into a popular circulat- ing library. It can, however, be made of vastly greater usefulness as a reference library to the people of the United States, for whose benefit it is maintained, by an enlargement of the hours within which it is open to the public. The committee pro- poses to do everything in its power in this important matter. Public Schools. One topic—and that probably of more im- portance than any other in all the educa- tive field—is discussed by the committee on public schools. The committee’s attention has been fixed on manual training and the present result is a thoughtful disquisition, interesting to every good citizen. The com- mittee urges the need for suitable build- ings, properly equipped, and indorses the estimate of $250,000 with which sum sites could be purchased and two structures erected; one for white pupils. the other for colored scholars. It is shown conclusively that Washington is far behind a number of less important communities in this latter- day practical education; a condition which will surely not be permitted to continue for any considerable period. Public Buildings. A new municipal building for the District is the theme of this commitiee. The quar- ters occupied ‘by, the. Commissioners and a large number of their subordinates are in- zdequate and unfit, and must soon be sup- plemented by rented buiidings in which to ccommot officials who are unable to rroperly transact business in the structure be no rational reply to the con- a new municipal building is imperatively demanded for the convenience of our own citiz and by every consid- tion based upon local pride and self-re- spect. The recommendation of the committee favors a building adjacent to and upon the site of the present city hall; the edifice to be sufficiently capacious to accommodate the municipal and judicial authorities. Th sum of $100,000 is asked with which to be- gin the work. Public Order. Extraordinary activity is urged in behalf of an increased police force; the estimates of the superintendent of police being sus- tained in their entirety. Without such in- crease there must either be a dangerously overworked department or a serious in- crease in crime and misdeameanor. More money ts also needed for the eco- remical administration of the affairs of the Digtrict National Guard. Under present coiditions there is much waste because armories are rented. The solution of the most conspicuous problem is said to be the erection of an armory large enough to shel- ter the entire brigade. Railroads. This committee fs busily engaged in dis- cussing the details of plans which have for their object the abolition of grade crossings in South Washington. It is not possible at this time to make any report of the pro- ceedings because the projects have not yet crystallized. As soon as anything defi- aite has been agreed upon the committee will make a special report. River and Harbor Improvement. This committee reports delay in the work of dredging the Georgetown channel. In minor improvements there has been pro- gress. There is expression of hopefulness as to the possfbility of an appropriation for the improvement of the Anacostia river. Sewernge. This committee has done no work, be- cause there has been no work to do. The chairman declares himself satisfied that the District Commissioners are planning enough to keep themselves and the com- mittee on sewerage very busy during the coming session of Congress. Streets and Avenues. This committee indorses the conclusions of the jury respecting the assessment for damages under the highwey act, and espe- cially that part of the jury’s report which makes the general government responsible for the payment of half of such damages as may from time to time be awarded un- der that act. The committee believes that the act should be so amended as to make its provisions speedily operative. Taxation and Assessment. This committee reports thet the law un- der which the District authorities have sold property at tax sales has been ex- tremely unsatisfactory, and has caused much less to the government. To correct this condition, a bill has been prepared and will not be vossible for delinquents to avoid prompt payment. The committee will present this measure to the board of trade for consideration and indorsement at the December meeting. Emphasis is placed upon the many ad- vantages accruing from the just equaliza- tion of assessments under the administra- tion of the permanent board of assessors. It may be claimed, says the committee, that the present assessment produces more revenue than is necessary to meet the city’s obligations, but is, nevertheless, true that the permanent board has given us the best assessment the District of Columbia has ever had. Water Supply. Preparations are being made to secure the completion of the tunnel and Howard University reservoir. The necessity for such completicn was presented to Congress at its last session, but the fallure of the House appropriations committee to act re- Sulted in the downfall of: the plans which were expected to be successful Further and even more energetic work will be done | at the following session. The committee resents the imputation that the people of Washington waste mace quantity of water. = the improper consumption , but rather in some of the large pub- Ue institutiors. This topic leads the com- mittee to discuss water meters, and the proposition of the District Commissioners to place those devices in every house where there is water service. The committee is of the opinion that the meter system should not be pushed beyond the experimental stage until it is demon- strated most clearly that meters are truth tellers; at present the committee is not sure that any meter can claim a full public confidence as to accuracy. The difficulties that now beset us can be remedied for a long time to come by the prompt comple- tion cf the tunnel and Howard University reservoir, after which the authorities will have ample time to test and develop the meter system, if such development is then deemed proper. The public health is of first importance— to that consideration everything else should be subordinate—therefore, the water supply ought to be as ample as its source is un- limited. Gentiemen of the Washington Board of Trade: There ‘is testimony to unfavorable conditions in the fact that we tonight ask the governing powers to give us the same improvements that were petitioned for a year ago. All of us have known how seri- ous has been the financial depression of the past year, so.none of us is really surprised when he notes the failure which, from causes far beyond our powers of control, has overtaken so many excellent enter- prises in which the people of the District of Columbia are deeply interested. We have, however, no reasons for self-re- proach. Wherever and whenever the board of trade has had an opportunity to advance the interests of Washington it has done so; if we have not succeeded as we deserved to, the inability has been con- gressionai and not local. The inadequate revenues of the general government natu- rally resulted. in appropriations that were also inadequate, and, as a logical conse- quence, the District of Columbia—which, unlike any other community, is dependent upon Congress—was denied many things absolutely necessary to its growth and wel- fare. Such a state of affairs is not likely to exist much longer; mercantile activity and vastly improved financial conditions will be reflected in the conduct of our common council—the national legislature. It therefore behooves us to strengthen and solidify our organization so that we may be ready when the time comes for earnest, concerted effort. Our needs must this winter be urged be- fore Congress with more than ordinary per- sistency. Conspicuous in the catalogue of things we ought to have and must have are: A municipal building; commodious, suit- ably located and architecturally creditable to the capital of the nation. The reclamation of the Anacostia flat: with all the benefits to health and com- merce certain to accrue therefrom. An increased water supply, to be secured by the completion of the abandoned tunnel and the Howard University reservoir—for the construction of which more than a mil- lion dollars of Washington's mozey wes ar- bitrarily disbursed. . Legislation that will make crerative the statute which authorizes the establishment of_a free circulating library. Street extension legislation that will re- sult in extending our streets. A sewer system of capacity sufficient for the entire District of Columbia. It will not be enough to merely give us eerauctoal building: the buiiding must ribute much to the esthetic of every beholder. en will not be enough to merely give a sufficiency of water; the water ae be pure; must, -. necessary, be filtered. It will not be enough to provide ample sewerage facilities; the sewage must be disposed of in such a manner that it will not be a menace to the public health. It will not be enough to say we may have a public library; provision must be made for books and for a librarian and a staff of attendants. In the state of Mas: sachusetts we are only five towns—and y very small onez—th: public library, at are withont a There is a general awakening to the ne- cessity for sincere and businesslike effort along the lines of charities and corree- tions. The term “businesslike” may sound strangely to people who must regard theory and who often have reasen for wonder- ing why philanthropic and delightful the- ories will not work satisfactorily.. It is. .the affectionate application of principles that will make our -ehefige valuable <7 nces: to 2ll the parties concerned and, therefore, to society at large. Many of the best zens in our leading commu- nities are seeking to organize into har- mony existing associations, properly e- ing that a combination of energy ‘tit accomplish things that cannot pos- yy be done by a number of independent societies. We, of the city of Wi ton, should be in close accord in t tremely important matter. Do wi how great is the army of dependent There are the habitual criminals susceptible of reformation; Labitual p pers; paupers susceptible to reformation: the aged without-property; the physically defective: the in: the epileptic, the idiotic, ‘onic iny the poor ‘from incompetence, the poor from accident, the poor from improvidence, the poor from in- Justice, the curable sick, convalescents, criminal children, vicious children, de- formed and defective children susceptible of material improvement; orphans. Does not this catalogue of unfortunate humanity touch the tender sympathies of us all? Should we not vritedly and syste- matically attempt to reduce the number of the growing host which ir all our cities is becoming more and more willing to live on the benefactions of others? The city one crimi: of Paris is about to spend ten millions | ef dollars in charity reorganization and additional hospital service. What are we going to do? The public health has at last come to be a matter of real moment. In Wash- ington we have inaugurated reforms and planned other reforms that will sooner or later work marvels in the physical condi- tion of the community and the desirability and longevity of the individual. During the year the most conspicuous endeavor has been that of the Sanitary ImprovementCom- pany (itself a child of the board of trade), which has already erected and placed in readiness for occupancy eight buildings, subdivided into sixteen flats, in which peo- ple of limited means can be properly housed without excessive cest to them- selves. This is a proper blending of the business and philanthropic ideas. Much yet remains to be done if we are to rank with other wide-awake cities. Public baths are a part of the municipal equipment in many great centers of population. Here we have a bathing beach—which has surely been productice of good—but that is not sufficient. There should be baths of am- ple capacity in two or three sections of the city, so that every resident desirous of using such aids to civilization could do so without seriovs inconvenience. Per- sonal cleanliness should be taught just as we teach reading, writing and arithife- tic; it is an essentia: and must be a part of our educational system. Play grounds and open-air gymnasiums are also desirable; they do the best kind of missionary work, and .have elsewhere saved hundreds of lives and characters. Here, too, we are notably deficient. We have many parks, but we are over-careful in their maintenarce as decorative fea- tures. Perks ere, and ought to be, things of beauty; they should also be means tu cultivate material good. This is recog- nized in many places. Mayor ‘Quincy of Boston has recommended the borrowing of $200,000, with which to acquire and equip public play grounds. Such an investment, like an investment in public baths, would pay handsomely in better citizens and a more exalted physical standard. There must be strong and persistent agi- tation in behalf of an increased police force. This is a most serious matter, as to which there carnot be any excuse of zeal. Self-preservation still continues to be na- ture’s first law, so we owe it to ourselves that this prominent need be advocated be- fore Congress with all possible emphasis. The District National Guard should have an armory. There is no weaker imitation not merely an army reserve: it is an auxiliary police force, de- ing of much more coi than we of the District have given it. in our fire department, ey. and other communities, where it is popu- lar doctrine that 2 penny saved is a penny earned. We need a water tower and men to operate It. Without these it will be useless for any one to ieee to bring about any reduction In fire surance rates, which many Washingtonians le. deem “a 3 Firmly establish@, ; ready to do all those that, ly be re- quired of it, the expects to broaden its and extend its usefulness. It proposes to lead in all mat- ters pertaining to the well-being of the id it will not cease District of Columb to labor until the ¢¢mi of the local mil- lenaium, when evi ‘Wnt will have been trade naturally supplied, and-when| urficipal equipment is 80 complete as to jothing more to be desired. The first step must be an increase in our membership. To secure this there been much planning. We now have a secretary who will devote himself to the fullest possible extent to the interests of our board. He willl bg fady to consult and ¢o-operate with an} pergon or persons who desire to create anything that is likely to be for our good. usually be found in his office, in th boakd rooms, between 9:30 and 10:30 a.mj, and from 4 to 5 p.m. Then we propose to sudpend the initiation fee for at least one year, so as to encour- age new: additions to éur numbers, and the return of old members, who have, for some reason or other, dropped out. This propo- sition has had the hearty indorsement. of a eS on membership and of many Ost y commitest active associates outside that We have not been inattentiy. side organizations telated to our. ge membership in the national board of trade is maintained. We sent two del si jegates—Mr. H. Warner and myself—to the same try convention at Indianapolis. Mr. Chas. J. Bell and myself also represent 1 on the advisory board of the Cningeane ccmmercial museum.“This’ museum seems destined to be of much service in further ing trade relations with other countries. mainly with those south of us. A. party et South American visitors to the mu. seum, who came to Washington, were en- tertained by this board on June 8, at a total expense of $214.68—money well spent. Commanding considerable public interest and of great importagice to the community is the highway act,: the enforcement. of which has necessarily -been delayed. On this account the work of the board with Tegard to streets and avemues, Sewerage and sewer extension, has been temporarily abandoned. It is believed that such amend- ments can and doubtless will be. secured at the coming ‘sessiot{ of Congress as will make the law immediately operative and will provide sufficient money to pay for land already condemned. | The problems of municipal’ governmént in our day are really the problems of civitization. We must.be vigilant and wise or we shall fait where others have suc. ceeded. The. tremendous -advances during the past quarter of aicentury in the fore. most European capitafs in all-matters per- taining to a city’s physical,”sanitary and artistic development teommand the wonder and admiration of all travelers, and can- not long remain unndticed by those wha legisiqte for ‘the greatest of republics. As to this. we. have every reason for hopeful- ness. Each suececdifig session of Congress” kncws more ebout: the District ahd its needs and displays more of interest in its welfare. Members of* both houses devote time and energy to inyestigation, and give willing -and sympathetic audience to the delegations that appear to voice our peti- tions, ‘Then; there is*a growing pride of Washington. among the American people generally. They are beginning to realize that it is the capital of their nation, and they want it to be thoroughly representa- tive ef all that is best in American art and American industry. A considerable and steadily increasing percentage of the citizens who do not re- side here know something of our form of government and recognize its merits as soon as they understand the reasons why the general government must control the affairs of the city: which is the seat of the national goverfmeat. The intelligent American is quick-to’ ste that such scan- dais es are unfortinatly too common in other municipalitiogshaug no existence here. With the exceptigs éf@he money wasted on fhe tunnel ani oir, we have suf- fered no material sf ‘here is no leak-= age, no_theft: evef¥ dollar goes directly to the work for whicly ft Was appropriated. For Washington gheee is a magnificent future. Let singlehefs‘ of . purpose. and purity of motive ‘be evident in all we do in this city’s bebalf, L&t us prove our patriotism and our devotion to country by advafteing the matckia! welfare and the national glory of We bike in which we live. Because we are without large commercial or manufacturing interests to aid us in our werk we should not sit with folded hands: we, must work intelligently, courageou and incessantly. T fons In concluston,“fet os Wiemin Pree alt our ood citizens torjoin the Washington poard Sor eeu 9 ft een Pater Sth f for “WashingtbA. I The conliict has dis- coumeing ply u t allow our forces io He She greater our difficulty the more pressing our need, of Strength.. It is afi honor sto be a citizen’ of the United St How. much more; of an honor ft mu tobe a citizen of 'Wash- ington, al of; the..repadlis. Vpon Coneluding his report,’ Mr. Wood- ward was vigorously applauded. Mr. Chappel’s Inquiry. Upon the conclusion of the reading Mr. Loring Chappel inquired if there had been a mecting of the committee on streets and avenues ‘during the past year. “He thought the condition of the streets in-some parts of the city made such meetings. necessary. Mr. M. M. Parker, ghairman, ofthe com- mittee referred to, said-the position of the highway act had made it useless to hold meetings of his committee. He had sent his report around to all members of his committee for their approval. Mr. Chappel thought the committee should be called together. Though a mem- ber of that committee, he had’ had no inti- mation of any meeting held by it. He thought ‘there was much that could be done independently of the highway act and re- ferred to th? roads of northeast Washing- ton. =e : 2 Mr. Parker said “he could not see any good that such meetings wouJd have ac- complished the past year, though they may be necessary hereaft¢r, arid if so he woula be glad to call meetings. Committee on Railroads. In response to a further suggestion of Mr. Chappel that*graié crossings also need- €d attention Mr. Frank Hume announced that the committee on-railroads, of which he is.chairman, was waiting on the plans being considered by the Commissioners; and con- sequeritly had’ nothing to ‘report. Mr. Josiah Millard said he was a member of the committee on railroads, but had not received any notice of meetings, and con- sequently had not attended any of them, Mr. Hume explained that :notices had not been sent Mr. Millard through an-over- sight. Secretary's Report. Mr. Harries read his*r€port as secretary of the board, as follows: : ‘To the Washington Board of Trade—Gen- tlemen: My brief connection. with the of- fice I have the honor to hotd will be suf- ficient excuse, if excise 1s needed, for the brevity of my report. ‘The membership one year ago was 487, which total included many whose names were about ‘to’ be erased because of non-payment of dues. The membership today .ig 405, but of this total only 367 are in goo#, standing. It is hoped and believed that aft iofithe members who are now suspendedwilP‘be reinstated and active in the neat, fitire. Efforts are about to be made which should result in many additional ramegabeing placed upon our folls. fe cet There does not appear to be any reason why, in a population’ cofffiderably in excess of a quarter of a Hof; there should not be found a thoustihd fen who are suf- ficiently interested ishington’s welfare to associate them: h this organiza- 38 tion. ‘The treasurer’s ing the year the amounted to $5, were $4,483.37, lea’ balance of $807.27. Four meetings held during the year, "> aa > The directors whose’ nme apres, tonight are: Theodore W. Noyes, lés J. Bell, | Thomas Sofferville, John’ B. Wight, Alex- it, m. and from 4 to 5 m. Respectfully sub- mitted. P. GEO. H. HARRIES, Secretary. ‘The Initiation Fee. F. L. Moore moved that in order to in- crease the membership of the board the initiation fee be rescinded until December 31, 1898. After considerable debate this Motion was carried, the chairman remark- ing that it was the understanding that the beard would re-establish the fee at the next annual meeting. This action will allow persons to become members of the board by the payment of $10 annual dues. The chairman appointed Samuel Ross, H. B. Looker and Owen Owen a committee on election, and they took charge of the.ballot box. Mr. C. C. Lancaster moved that the re- port of the president be received and ap- proved by the board, and Mr. B. H. Warner offered a resolution thanking the president fer his services during the past year. The motion and resolution were adopted. Col. Blount read a portion of a report made by Louis P. Shoemaker on the propo- sition that the board request Congress to enact legislation necessary to allow the forty-five states to each erect a state building in Rock Creek Park, and an ef- | fort to secure some action on this proposi- tion precipitated considerable debate, which was ended by the question being referred to the committee on parks and reserva- tions. Bourd of Dircctors. After the recess the election ofa board of directors was announced,’ as follows: Theodore W. Noyes, Charles J. Bell, Thomas Somerville, John B, Wight, Alex- ander T. Britton, Henry F. Blount, Fred- erie L. Moore, Brainard H. Warner, R. Ross Perry, Watson J. Newton. The board of directors will hold a meet- ing next Thursday afternoon. Those Present. - Among those present at the meeting were: Job Barnard, Henry L. Biscoe, Hen- ry F. Blount, Chapin Brown, Samuel Busey, Aaron S. Caywood, J. B. Chamber- lain, Loring Chappel, Wm. A. H. Church, Max Cohen, Samuel W. Curriden, Geo. H. Dana, Eldred G. Davis, Jules A. Demonet, Frank J. Dieudonne, August Donath! James T. Du Bois, John W. Douglass, John Joy Edson, Weston Flint, Wm. J. Frizzell, George F. Graham, Edward Graves, Edwin W..W. Griffin, Frank L. Hanvey, Robert N. Harper, Geo. H. Harries, Geo. C. Hazel- ton, Wm. 'H. Henderson, James T. Hood, Gardiner G. Hubbard, Frank Hume, Wm! A. Hungerford, Jesse V. N. Huyck, Bernard T. Janney, Tracy L. Jeffords, J. Harrison Johnson, Edward T. Kaiser, S. H. iff - mann, ‘Tallmadge A. Lambert, Chas. C. Laneaster, Ralph W. Lee, Henry B. Look: | er, Daniel Js Macarty, John H. Magruder, Josiah Millard, Frederic L. Moore, Thomas P. Morgan, S. T. G. Morsell, Daniel Mur- ray, Watson J. Newton, Clarence F. Nor- ment, Theodore W. Noyes, Myron M. Parker, R. Ross Perry, Robert A. Philli Dr. Chas. B. Purvis, Frederic B. Pyle, Charles Rauscher, Albert M. Read, Iduis W. Ritchie, Wm. F. Roberts, Is Saks,-Lerin M. Saunders, A. Ralph Verven, Samuel S. Shedd, Thomas W. Smith Thomas Somerville, James Somerville, Ward Thoron, George Truesdell, N. W. Tyler, Heman.'D. Walbridge, Brainard H. Warner, J. 8. Webb, Oscar W.. White, A Whittlesey, Commissioner Wight, Beriah .,ilkins, Simon Wolf, S. W. Woodward and A. 8. Worthington. acaere d LEPER HOME . YELLOWSTONE PARK. The Project Submitted to a Committee of the New York Academy of Medicine From the New York Herald. A suggestion that the national govern- ment take charge of the lepers in this coun: try and institute strict quarantine regula- tions to prevent the further spread of the disease was yesterday brought before the quarantine committee of the New York Academy of Medicine, but the committee took fo action. This committee, which was appointed sev- eral years ago to urge the establishment of a national quarantine commission, met’ at the residence of Dr. Thomas, No. 600 Madi- son avenue. for what was probably its final meeting. A communication was read from Dr. Ashmead, suggesting that the commit- tee. incorporate in its report. favoring a na- tional quarantine a recommendation that .the general govermment also. take up the leprogy’ question. In). his communicatian Dr. Ashmead said in part: ~ I am drawing up an act for the suppres- sion and prevention of leprosy in the United si h to turn this over, when approved, for Before submit- e I shall send a of it for-approval and amendment to Métrow, Dr. Dyer of New Orlbans, Dr. Von Gronyold of Minnesota, Dr. Wingat of Wisconsin, Dr. Winslow Anderson of San Francisco, Dr. J. C. White of Boston, Dr. Wyman cf V loney of Key West, Fla. These gentlemen will submit it to their respective boards of health, and whatever corrections or sug- gestions are thus obtained shall be duly considered. Only in its finished state shall this paper be submitted to the academy. This act will include the appointment of 2 commissioner on leprosy, and emigration laws, especially against countries known to be leprous. Every state board of health will be prtvi- leged, ‘not compelled, to turn over their lepers to the national commissioner. This is necessary, because the states of Minne- sota and Wisconsin have adopted the mixed isolation law of Hansen, and that without any inconvenience; because the dry climate of those states is by itself antagonistic to the bacillis. The same thing could not be done with impunity in most other states. Every state board of health will be com- pelled to take direct supervision of every reported leper residing within the state limits. , This will be the only duty of the board, if the leper, kept in his family, can take care of himself. Even in such a case. it wijl be the duty of the board to see that isolation is absolutely and at all times OG hington and Dr. Ma- | The illluck of one of te a i a able buying from these items: LOT 1. Pe a ee rete : Kerseys, Commits, MAYER BROS. & CO., 937-39 F ST. The money lost by this con- cern means a money sav= ing that concerns you! America’s famous cloak manufac- turers combines to make a lucky time for you! A backward sea- son, notes falling due, wages and running expenses to be met— this is the preface that led to our spot-cash transaction with him. The most liberal price concessions eyer known were made—and these benefits redound to you! This immense purchase goes on sale tomorrow—judge of the magnificent chances given you for profit- LOT 2. : $12 Coats, $7.50. | $18 Jackets, $10. | $15 Skirts,$8.98. 4 LOT 3. Pare Wool Black Chev- u Ke. fot Skirts, Ti Foll Tinea and batt lin d ont with —8 leld f-onts—chotee of applique effect stlk- superty elther storm or notch col- ‘ded and plain— Toman are only possible throngh lars—plain and velvet in- stripe silk linings the cash deal we speak laid. changeable taffetas and of above. é | - LOT 4. $25 and $30 Ladies’ $15! Biouses & Jackets richest and Ore of t handsomrst — assortments: ever gathered together. No two alike—every gar- ment different! — Special cash buying only makes LOT 5. $5 Collarettes, $2. > Seal Fur Col- satin dachesse. LOT 6. $2.19 Waists, 49, $1.69. ined throughout new blouse possible this off ring. Im- ae haped Dorted” Poucies, French with changeable stk tin- Puffle spin d valu Kerseys, English Whip- ing. Exceedingly stylish at the former __ price, cords, &e. shoulder wrap. $2.19—but at $1.69 7 Very Special Offerings in Millinery. Soon holiday goods will be pouring in on us, and forethought for the required space demands sacrifices in our Neckwear and Millinery Department! Here are prices that will insure a quic for the elegance they represent. Cloth Golf Caps .. 12I4c. Cloth Tamos ..... 25c. Trimmed F’ch Felt c Alpine Hats... ‘68 Silk Velvet Hats—all shapes, all colors — trimmed with best silk velvet $]] 49 ° —$2.50 quality exit Neckwear Dept. Pleated Liberty Silk *pecial at Stripe Silk Ri . Oftered pt $1.08 in real Feather Collar- Special value at biack Ostrich ettes! Te., $1.00 and $1.25 some Neck Pieces. Hand- 49c. MAYER BROS. & CO., 937-939= =F ST.-= =-937-939 Fe S@ o 20,000 pairs of Ladies’, Men’s eto avoid the afternoon rush. 50° ie Fs Seay oe and Low Shoes and <p Alligator. Tomorrow for cholee early. Takes the choice of Is the closing price buyers. practiced and that the members of the family take the necessary precautions. General association with the patient is not proscribed, and bodily contact and the common use of certain articles is. It is left to the state to send the other lepers either to their state asylums or to the national refuge. The latter will be rec- ommended. The only thing compulsory is isolation. It will include also the proposition to set apart a portion of Yellowstone Park for a national leper home and farm. It is pro- posed that all the lepers turned over to the commissioner shall be isolated there. The climate there is as good—that is, as anti- leprous—as that. of Minnesota. The park has also the advantage of being far from the coast line, for it may probably be said that leprosy fs a disease of the coast lines. On the coasts, at any rate, are found the worst types. While the majority of the members of the committee present favored Dr. Ashmead’s project, I was informed the body declined to take the matter up. formally, on the ground ‘that it was not within its province pnner the resolution creating the commit- ee. ———_+e+____ Convicts Guarding Themselves. From the St. Louis Globe-Demecrat. The anomalous spectacle of a large gang of penitentiary convicts working in the open, with no officers or armed force to guard them, is presented every day at Yuma, Ariz. They are camped on’ the Col- orado river, a little above Yuma, to be ex- act, and they are engaged in cutting wood oe the territory. None of them escape. fone try to escape. hy do they stay? Because each man guards the other. Each man is a “short termer,” none of them hav- ing more than a year Yet to serve. All are allowed a rebate for the work they do. ‘When a convict has cut two cords of wood he has earned a day's rebate on his term, but should one of the gang escape, then every man in the gang loses all rebates. Thus, each man becomes his brother's. rs. | keeper in a more practical sense than the beautiful theory is often carried-opt among freemen. - +0 - A Hypnotic Firebug. ¥rom the Philadelphia Record. - ‘ Mrs. Annie Hugar of Altoona, Pa, has is Mrs. Annie: Cai |, who that her daughter, Maudie held ‘under Bypnotic hypnotic influence, i spoken arrived. The admiral filled the two glasses 3 toward the eeessesces > . Complete Sacrifice °Of the Wilson Shoe Stock. being cleared away for what they will BRING! Our Bargain ¢ Tables are heaped to overflowing. Come carly tomorrow and Tomorrow for chotce of odd sizes in Ladies’ and Children’s High Embroidered Velvet and Felt—and Men's Slippers Mm Imitation $1.00 values. $2.00 Shoes. The chances are we can fit you if you'll get here odd sizes. $2.00, $3.00, $4.00 and even $5.00 qualities are gving at this ridiculous price—but don't WAIT! complete—Button or Laced. Family Shoe Store, 310-312 Seventh St. N. W. AVENUE ENTRANCE THROUGH S. KANN, SONS & 00."S. SSSBSE SOSS06 OSE90 6000S O6EGE S666 eosseces @ © & . Crowds follow crowds at this greatest of all. sacrifice sales! re and Children’s Fine Shoes are Slippers; Ladies’ and Men's Slippers in of a table full of odd sizes in Ladies’ D009 a heaping tatle full of Men's Shoes in for Ladies’ $2.50 and $3.00 Shoes—all sizes It's the harvest time for Shoe His Wit Saved Him. From the San Francisco Wave. A strict rule promulgated by every suc- cessive commandant at the navy yard pro- hibits smoking on Mare Island, under the most strirgent penalties, Admiral Miller sauntering one recent afternoon through a distant pert of the island, came upon an Irish Jaborer digging a trench and smoking a short black pipe. He was puffing away serenely, unconscious of regulations and with evident enjoyment. The admiral, who was in undress uniform, stopped. “Don’t you know, sir, that smoking ts absolutely prohibited in the navy yard? he said. The Irishman looked up, kindiy smile answered: “Indade, that's thrue, but here am I all be meself, wid not a sowl to say a wurrd to, and I thought I'd take a puff or two to ralave the silence.” “The regulations are explicit, sir,” re- buked the admiral, “and the silence does not excuse you. What's your name, sir?” “An’ who may you be, anyway?” asked the Irishman. “I’m Admiral Miller, sir.” “Ah, ’tis the new admiral ye are. ‘Tis the fat job you have, admiral. Be careful at my office this out fail, McGinnis,” said Miller, who could hardly keep from laughing. and with a At 5 o'clock poor Patrick, who had made up his mind there would be the devil to pay, tramped “ever to headquarters and the orderly usher- ed him into the dreaded presence of the admiral, who said: “Sit down, Pat.” : Pat sat down. Miller touched a bell. The orderly appeared. “Bring a bottle of champagne and two * he said. Not a word was until the wine and pushed one over “Pat,” he said, “give me the plpe. ¥¢ not need it again.” _. The mystified laborer obeyed. - “Now,” said the admiral, “drink hearty. at ser as Keep your job as-long as keep mine.” x - ~- Nor 43 this-the first situation. saved by. - On Thursday last. at Bibley Fort's home, ‘Mary B. Fort, mother of Ordinary A. T. | OOOO SSO0G000 60 Panel Tapestries. You ought to see ‘em— ought to have one. They're pretty as the old oriental hang- Ings that cost from $35 to $50-— of which these are copies. “Un- less you're an expert you can’t tell ‘em from the genuine. They're executed in oil—and are permanent artistic decora- tions. As usual, we've got the ex- clusive control. There is a choice of nearly a dozen different subjects—and the price is only— DOOD dorrrerseraecneetrereseedeeateeoateegde drape tregee I