Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-03-22

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Encouraging Lookout for WASH
ingtOn.
The rapid strides with which Washington
has, within the pas few years, advanced from
sleepy hollow of a village to its present me
tropoltan proportions as the worthy capital of
our vast Republic, excites surprise to visitors
and casual observers, who, seeing but a COM
paratiyely limited commerce and less manufac-
turing carried on here, wonder what causes
such general prosperity and extensive improve
mentS. The solution Is quite Sfmple-it Is by
reason OF the expenditure and disbursement OF
millions OF dollars annually by the United States
government in Washington for the care, protee-
ton and management OF the immense and con-
stantly Increasing business centered here of the
$4,000. 900 people of the nation. Aud the expen-
diture of millions OF dollars at the national seat
OF government must continue and increase as
our vast country becomes more populous, and
its almost inexhaustable resources become fur
Their developed The great tide OF emigration
now tending to our shores from Europe and
the uneXampled Development Of fresh re-
sources OF prosperity in the great west point TO
one inevitable reSult-the growth and pros
perity Of Washington, as the Capitol OF the
country, apace with the progress and develop
ment OF the entire nation. All new sources OF
wealth and business enterprises throughout
the country, all fresh immigration and increase
OF population, pay tribute to WashingtOn'S
prosperity by increasing the government bust
ness to be transacted here. The session of
Congress which closed on the 4th OF the month,
appropriated for the United States one-half OF
the expenditures and expenses Of the District
OF Columbia for the ensuing year s., 100000. A
like amount to be provided BY the District
makes a total OF $4,000 This sun is to be
expended under the direction OF the Commits
sioners OF the District for the building Of
sewers, erection OF school houses, extensive Inn
provement Of the streets and avenues, roads
and bridges, and carrying on the District gov
eminent. In addition to the above, Congress
appropriated s2sO0,OoO, to be expended In
Washington and the District by the general
government during the ensuing year, for the
erection OF new government buildings, the e1-
tension, completion, repairs and protection of
others; the improvement and protection of Its
extensive public grounds. and the general pro-
lection and care Of its vast interests located
here.
This makes sum of s. 200, 900 to be expended
the coming season In Washington by the United
States and District governments for labor and
"A m.
proyements. Independent Of the approprla-
tons for special purposes as above, it is estt-
mated that the United States disburses In sala-
ries and pay OF its thousands OF employees and
various expenses Of its several departments
bureaus. boards, offices and commissions in
Washington upwards OF million and a-half of
dollars monthly-about $2O, 600, 600 per annum,
This is steady source of expenditure which
flows into the business channels OF local trade
In Washington, and Is sure impetus to its pro-
gress and development, without the viclssi-
tuoes and fluctuations Of commerce and manu-
featuring which other cities are subject to in
Inc grand strife for general prosperity. This
steady flow OF government disbursements stlm-
ulates private enterprises, and the result Is
Washington is one OF the most prosperous and
pleasant cities I'm America
The attractions OF Washington as the nations
capital, In connection with its great advantage
or location and surroundings and its delightful
climate, Is drawing men of science art and
wealth from all sections to make this their
abiding place; making 1t the most liberal social
and cosmopolitan city In the land These are.
In brief, some Of the facts and reasons why
washington has been and Is now so rapidly ad-
vancing In attractiveneSs and prosperity The
large appropriation to be expended here this |
season has already stimulated private business |
and investments. From the data afforded BY |
property holders and agents, architects and |
builders, we are pleased to note general re- |
vtyai In real estate transactions and demand for
labor and building materials, which indicates |
an active season In that line Of industry. |
In view OF the large demand which will neces-
sarily exist for labor aud material the present |
season by reason Of the large amount OF work |
to be done here by the United States and Dis |
trfct governments, 1t will be prudent for those |
contemplating making Improvements to make
their arrangements as soon as practicable.
Elsewhere win be found two communications
treating the matter Of home studies and of
everlasting pupils, teachers and parents, with
Intelligence and point This Is an evil requiring
thorough ventilation, and we shall be glad to
give place to well expressed views OF the char
acter OF these communications.
SO many deplorable tragedies have occurred
ID the south lately through having pistol too
handy that the papers Of the section are quite
generally urging the abandonment Of the SOUTH
ern practice Of carrying concealed weapons.
The Baltimore Sun recommends the passage
and enforcement OF stringent laws making
menace In any way by deadly weapons, either
concealed for the time Or displayed, misde-
meanor, punishable with fine or Imprisonment,
or both, at the discretion Of the court. The fact
OF the weapon hidden upon mans person
should be so construed, it Is urged, as to throw