Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-03
District government Affairs.

Building permits issued by Inspector En-
twisie:-C. W. FaT1S, erect two dwellings, alley
between f2th and 18th and and ID streets
southwest; $500; also brick stable In same
alley; $500.
THE TIME FOR PAYING TAXRS
With the abatement OF five per cent. for prompt
settlement, has expired, and the collector and
his force Of clerks are busy from early morn TIL
10 O'Clock at night In settling up the books 10
the end or November In the mean time pay
nlentS are received. for a few DAYS, from those
who had not opportunity TO make payment
during the rush, on the same terms. This priv
ilege. however, Will be extended no longer than
the actual time required by the collector TO
open The vast number OF packages and envelopes
containing rem1ttanceS for taxes which have
been taken In during the rush or the past few
days and the proper credit entries made on the
tax books. The practice OF receiving such en-
yelopes, containing tax bills With corresponding
checks or money, during the last ew remaining
days OF time limited for payment, has become
necessity, owing TO the large number or tax
payers who cannot be attended 10 during the
rush.
NO MORE BUSINESS STANDS ON THE STREET
The District Commissioners have issued an
order" That all stands for business or other
private purposes occupying any street. avenue,
alley, road or thoroughfare or public ground In
the District OF Columbia. or any sidewalk or
portion thereof, shall be removed therefrom be-
fore the 1st day or January. lSs1, and all per-
mission and consent for such occupancy by
stands are hereby revoked, and none viii be
issued hereafter by any department OF the Dis
trct government"
TIE WORK OF FILLING UP THE OLD CANAL
TO It's eastern termination at the Eastern Branch,
which was commenced under the Joint resolu-
t1on oil February 10th, 1879, appropriating
f15,G00, and the subsequent resolution OF Feb
ruary 4th, lSS0, appropriating $4,000 for that
purpose, expended under the District Commis-
sioners, lor the double purpose OF executing
necessary sanitary work and giving employ
ment TO the deserving poor OF this city, has
proved TO be one OF the most beneficial mea-
sufes 10 all concerned ever passed upon by
commissioners at an early day OF the coming
session TO ask for one more appropriation,
which, III granted, Will finish up this entire job.
To Illustrate the value or the work sought
TO be accomplished, aside from the sani-
tary advantages, II may be interesting
TO those not familiar with the situation
TO state that the old canal has been filled
up from Mary land avenue as far as South Capt.
tOl street TO within about three feet OF the
proper grade and paSsable road made on one
side, an area or 1l.9 acres; on South Capitol
street, at point between ID and streets 10 q
street SOUTH has been filled up 10 the grade. the
old brick aud stone masonry bridge torn out,
the stone broken up and used 10 macadam
South Capitol street its entire length, making
il frst-clasS and handsome street with brick
sidewalks. curbstOnes, cooOlestone cutters, and
skirted With rows or handsome trees, making
an area OF sc acres; and from q street
it has been hlled to the grade as far
as I'd street east. an area OF SIS acres,
leaving the remaining portion 10 the Eastern
Branch yet TO be filled. This last section en-
dISd vi lo dCItS, anu IL ID Jie tdTDeSl
wish OF the Commissioners to complete the
plan, which involves the grading and improve
ment OF the streets which this line OF work
crosses TO meet the proper grade. The entire area
OF land which viii have been reclaimed 20 the
United States by carrying out this plan is 80
acres, In the very heart OF the city and within
very short distance OF the Capitol The value
OF this reclaimed land would not be less than
40 cents per square foot In the market,
which would amount to ABOUT a MIL
lion and half OF dollars. The amount
needed TO finish lt up and which will be
asked for by the Commissioners is So, 900.
Besides keeping the multitude OF deserving
poor employed during the entire coming winter
months, the United States government VIII re-
ceiye thirty fold value in return for the outlay.
Those familiar with the former swampy and
slovenly view south OF the Capitol, now note
with approval the tidy and handsome appear
ance or South CapitolStreet, with It's easy grade
to the river front. The improved sanitary con-
ditlon along the entire range or this old canal
and its surroundings is a theme OF general re-
mark and should Congress grant the means 20
complete the plans, the tide OF improvement
will doubtless set In that direction.