Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-23

term the Island and the northern portion from
s abScs the Ss e psFn.ss s.ci to the
tive character. Large pstcheser slsshs, marsh,
ana hIter junelee, serpeatine BROOKS, ditches,
; G,a nelds corn nelds, hog pens barns old build
ignoring all ideas OF street lines and reserva-
tons, diversified the landscape. Scattered over
the expanse-some hidden in morrsss or Jungle
were gray stone boundary marks, chisselled
with the initials Of streets and number Of
squares set mp on laying of the city. In child
hood they were irst rate objects to leap over,
them after hunting rabbits in the slashes, where
now are magnificent improvements.
The population Of the city In 800 was s,l44,
now not less than ITO goo. The population of
the whole territory in 1900 was II 093, at present
about $1,000, and with the other side restored
when ought to be-would have total Of about
houses was 2,229, OF which only 1,O45 were Of
brick, the total number now Is about % $50
one-fourth OF the best style and character, aud
q pelatial character. The influx to the city at.
tracted to the national headquarters by the war
gave IL new departure in additional ordinary
OF them remained unextended, few were pa we'd
ana most imperfect system Of drainage and
sewersge-r System it could be called-contin-
e eIng mus s,.d mll new form OF gov
Thanks to the Board of Public Works,
1or the Inauguration and prosecution Of the
gratifying Improvements which now develop
III
ton, and has given the City ford and
robust constitution with q beautiful and he slthy
complexion, and accomplished, too, in such an
incredibly short time. What would, under the
usual circumstances be the slow progress of
years.
Extensive investmsn ts in real estate. the num-
Der and character of the buildings constructed
and constructing, and the more positive aud
substantial proofs of the value of Improvements
In rendering the city appreciable aud a guar
anfee Ia mir al
TO complete it-much more than a mere corpora
ton can soon affect, and it should be accom-
Piished that It may become fully worthy of it's
uopolis; that 1t may be the boast of the merican
people, become the most beautiful on the CONT
nent and equal to the most celebrated in
ration OF the national government, according it
that aid and encouragement which a proper
patriotic pride, justice and national interest
and property would Justify.
Here-near the shrine whoee name it bears
The fairest city Of the western world,
Shall spread on plain and hills and gilded
domes and spires arise
And Freedoms banner e'er be unfurled.
A vote of thanks to Mr.. Bruff was adopted,
and the convention adjourned.
The THRATERs.-"The Woman in White :"
dramatized by Wilkie Collins himself, will be
performed at Ford's Opera House this evening,
with Mr. Wybert Reeves, the celebrate Eng
lsh actor, in his great role of "Count Fosco.'
10 add to the interest Of this announcement
we may state that this Is the first anniversary
of the reopening Of Ford's Opera House, and
that considering the enterprise OF the manage
ment In bringing to this city most of the lead
ing dramatic and operate stars during the last
year. it would be well for play goers to remem.
Der Ii on this occasion.
The beautiful spectacle of "Undine," which
attracted crowded houses to the National rhe-
ater all last week, will be continued this week,
and besides the brilliant features which have
been SO much admired, the celebrated carica-
tnrist, Mons Regamey. will appear and stake
on some OF our public men. The magnif-
cent ballet, the Amazonian march, the Ulm
sisters, the wonderful Viadis children, Karl
Lind. &C., &c, every night.
"Cartouche" and fine ballet troupe at the
Iheater Comique tonight, besides the other
attractions, in a rich and varied progra mme
full Of novelties.