Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-07-26
LOCAL N E VS.,
Wharf Improxements.

wharf Improvements.
Within the past few months many material
Improvements have been made along the river
front, which, added TO the gradual deyelop.
meIt OF the plan Of Commissioner Gunpell 10
oIen, grade and gravel the new (RIyer) street
skIrttng the Potomac, affords increased COM
merciai facilities, and opens up a future of
enhanced prosperity for business enterprise in
Seventh streeswharf was rented some months
since by Mr.. Thos. J. Gait. The wharf proper,
been enlarged and thOrose hly remodeled by
Mr.. g., while the bed of the river on either
side has been dredged out, and depth of water
sscn Ecu 70 me extent OF twelve or fifteen feet,
mus rendering II an easy matter for the mount
vernon and Norfolk steamers, this being their
lSndlng and receiving place, to find floating
room at the lowest tide. In addition to this
point being the eHtrepot of the above-named
steamers, sailing vessels also enter here to dis
charge the large quantities of wood purchased
~ MI Galt IN the prosecution Of his bust
S. that OF furnishing sawed and split
WOOD for city consumption. Almost daily
CaIgoes are received, and in the quick.
ct possible time cat up INFO small pieces
ready for stove or furnace use. Mr., Gait mas
al this point now one of the most complete
steam saving establishments to be seen in the
Union. IL has been divided into compart-
steam saving room. where there are two DOW
eIful machines of the latest patterns, capa BILE
az saving and splitting thirty cords caily. The
wood, after being sawed and split, is also de-
posted by machinery in the packing and haul.
IrC rooms, as may be desired. The machines
BY which The wood Is sawed and split were
made by Messrs- VIM NJ. Ellis Il Bro, OF this
City. one OF which (Of powerful strength) is the
design of Mr.. Calf himself A most complete
steam engine, OF twenty-one horse power, at
lords the motive POWER, not only for driving
th- wood saving and cutting machines, but
also very complete little corn and grIst mill
ID The upper story OF the establish ment. Alto
Seiner, Mr. GaltNs enterprise a most extern
>IVe one, and his complete accommodations
lOSDpftlOn mi inf
'sung 10 any one who may chance 10 visit that
neIgbborhood.
wharf, the point of landing and departure OF
the Alexandria steamers and steamer wawas.
~ CT The Cone river line, and for general excur-
sion purposes. Under the supervision OF
President Howison and Superintendent Ged
Ley- OF the Potomac Company, this wharf is
generally Kept in good condition; but more
speelaiIy IS II OF hrst-class order at this time,
having recently undergone thorough over.
naming, old lnbers torn up and new ones put
down &c, and besides, receiving a visit from
TIE steam dredge, during which several hun
ciec IONS OF mud was removed from the bot
tom OF the river, whereby a regular and much
greater depth of water has been obtained than
heretofore.
A marked improvement has recently been
made IN one CT the most desirable piers of Sixth
street (feTmerly known the Goyernment)
wharf, which has been leased ny Mr.. George
L. Snerlf for the exclusive accommodation of
has extensive coal and wood business This
wharf, which he found somewhat dilapidated
las been supplied with new piles and flooring.
The rver dredged. and a handsome Office build.
ing erected with two rooms for the transaction
OF business. Here Mr. Sheriff has established
wood yard, and vessels consigned 10 him are
Wcod 10 supply his customers from his up
tOuL depots.
Messrs. Thomas w. Riley Il Son have also
improved their " haryes by digging out in front
Of them and tearing up old timbe-s TO MAKE
way for new ones. Material repairs have been
made 10 their office building, while one OF
scales for weighing coal has been substituted
for the old and almost vermont one which
hey have had in use for many years past.
Tokeep pace with the times and the in creased
nusinees OF the firm. Mr.. It. It. Fowler. OF the
Washington and Georgetown Ice and Coal and
wood Company, has made some improvements
nj bis whary YES, foot Of 10th street. such put.
ung down new flooring and tImbers TO the
wharyes- and has also had the piles dri ven
preparatory 70 the erection OF a new rier for
Ianolng Ice contiguous 10 one of his mammoth
Mr.. T.. l.. Fay, 9th street wharf, has also
eSInced much energy and business enterprise
since he has had charge OF this point, by having
IRIS already nne wharf Strengthened up and
securing greater depth of water by the employ.
ment OF the mud machine. The largest vessels
coming INTO port can now moor with ease at
this wharf
Taking advantage OF the slack season. and i'm
anticipation OF an increase of business the en-
suing tall and winter, Messrs. Harvey. Clarke
Il Given one OF the oldest coal, wood, and
mercantile firms of Washington, have made ex-
ieLslve improvements at their receiving depot,
foot OF IS. street. A new and superior Fair.
banks scale has been set, and some repairs have
already been made 10 one wharf while il is
IN contemplation 10 tear up and replace with
new tim5ers and flooring an adjoining wharf
which has partially Iallen into dlsuse
With the above mentioned wharves, In con.
hectloR with Messrs. Carriers, Jonnson,s
Brown 6, Crouch's, and other wharves alreadS
IN good condition, there is every facility offered
Tor dispatch in unloading and reshipping car.
goes Al this FORT, and 1t only remains for Con.
EIess or the Corporation TO clean out and i'm.
prove our harbor, TO make this desirable
port of entry. and largely increase our com.
meIcIal prosperity.
This morning, as the employers OF Messrs
CIssell Rodgers, bricklayers, were preparing
TO 60 10 work on building in the course Of
erection on the south side of X street, between
18TH and 10Th streets, ute a serious accident
occurred. One OF the number, Mr.. Henry
Hamburger, when nearly 30 feet from the
ground. on the ladder, with a bucket of tools
IN one hand. lost his balance, and falling,
struck the pavement. near the Cur6 His fell0W.