Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-21
Washington Street Extension.

past three years.
Washington Street Extension.
To the Editor Of The EVENING STAR:
The steady growth OF Washington city is as
sured. The recent census taken shows popula-
ton Of nearly 00O and fair to assume IN the
next decade Washington will contain 100000 Ths
increase OF material wealth for the next ten years.
relatively, will be much greater than the past ten
years, and this fact will be made apparent In the
more costly residences and mercantile buildings.
This means greater revenues, demanding the ex-
tension OF the streets and their improvement.
Shall the streets be extended In conformity to the
present plan Of the city north OF Boundary
street. as far as practicable, or shall the territory
outside OF boundary remain as present Su6dlvlded-
Irregular and without conformity To any plan.
order or method, and utterly In violation or the
original plan OF the city? The Senate, recognizing
the Importance OF the street extension and the
wisdom OF immediate action, requested the Com
miS5ionerS OF the District. Dy resolution passed
April 20, 1885, toreport to the Senate, in the follow
Ing December, In detail the estimated cost OF ex-
tending the streets and avenues on the northern
boundary OF the city OF Washington, as proposed
by senate bill No. 2201, and what IN their opinion,
is the best plan for such extension, In regard TO
the angles OF the streets ana contour of the ground
In obedience TO this resolution the District Com
mssOners sent TO Congress report accompanied
with map outlining the streets in the territory
covered by the resolution and urged with strong
and apparently conclusive reasons that the streets
and avenues be extended and 1Xed-that While
such extension would necessarily involve ali limit
date expenditure of money, yet the increased
creased. and great and lasting benefits would
come TO the city and District While the report
excited criticism on the part or those who had
50 ignored the future growth or the city In con-
formity to its original plan in their Subdivisions,
1t was approved by a great majority OF the
citizens, and they were hopeful that at last some
tning was TO be done in wise, comprehensive
and practicable way. The ShOrtneSs Of the session
prevented any action on tue part of the Senate,
and when the present session commenced the
Commissioners or the District neither urged the
plan proposed Ia their report nor presented any
views ana recommendations In the matter OF ex-
tension OF streets and avenues in the north part OF
the city. While Congress has been mindful and
liberal to the District in appropriations for city
purposes, this matter Of street extension has not
been the subject OF the consideration which the
present situation OF the northern part OF the city
causes IL to demand. The immediate extension OF
streets from Boundary street northward would in
crease the taxable value OF the whole region,
stimulate Immediately the building OF iine resi-
dences fix the lines OF the streets In conformity to
the present plan OF the city, and force readjust-
ment Of the present irregular and narrow streets
and thoroughrares In that part OF the city. w.
Wills Filed.
The will Of thelate Elizabeth II. Mulliken, widow
OF Nathan Mullikin, deceased, has been fled She
leaves her daughter-in-!aw. Lydia A. Mulliken,
and grand daughter. Irene Bliss, 81, 900 each; to
Fannie Trip, Lizzie, Minnie and VIM. Mullikin,
$500 each. Lucy. Charlie and Nettie Mitchell.
800 each; to her son, James H., the proceeds OF
$1,000 for ten years and then to be paid him; to
her daughter, Mary f. Mitchell, lot Is, square 2:53
ION q street. between 18th and 14th), for iife and
after her death Il is 10 Ue sold and from the pro-
ceeds 81. 900 each Is to be paid the Young Mems
Christian Association, the Foundry NJ E. Church
and the Washington Hospital tor Foundlings, and
the balance OF the estate is to be divided between
the children OF her son. James H.. and daughi er,
Mary F. Mitchell. b. II. stinemeu and J. Il. OIL
colt are the executors.
The viii OF the late Albert b. Baker leaves all of
his estate TO c. G. Boyd.
THE CITY MARKETs.-The Official price current OF
the Washington Produce Exchange says: The
-four market Is without change. Wheat, corn and
oats steady. The market for ham and middlings
Is active and firm. Receipts OF hay continue lib
eral; demand limited and market lower. The
last week, strictly fancy fresh stock being In good
demand at full prices, while butter Just little
under fancy is In fair demand, and such as lacks
hard to sell except at liberal shading in price
Ladle and store.packed dull Receipts OF eggs not
excessive, but demand IS slow ana market qncer-
TAIN The poultry market is well supplied, but is
active Mt reduced prices. Potatoes in better sup
ply and easier in price, onions in demand. Native
Peaches, apples .ars, berries and watermelons in
liberal supply and good demand where condition
ana quality are tine. There is some demand for
dried cherries when In good dry condition.
Mr.. HENRY A. LIE FEraA, who has for several
ment OF the Royal Baking Powder Co. with so much
success has been elected vice-presdent OF the
company. Mr.. Le Fetra brings to this responsible
post ability OF q high order and indefatgable en-
ergy and his friends in and out Of the newspaper
profession rejoice at his prosperity with ali good
wishes
AN ALLEGED UNLICENSED BAE.-James l. O'Con-
nor, whose place OF business 10 at No. 1880
street northeast, was before the Police Court this
morning charged by Ofricer sullivan with keeping
an unlicensed bar The court imposed . nne OF
$l05 and costs. Appeal noted.
MARRIAGE LIcINsRs-Merriage licenses have
been issued by the clerk OF the court TO Henry
Perkins and Sarah johnson; Jas T. Hale and
Martha Miller; Joseph N. Muddiman and Laura v.
HtxsOn, both OF Manassas, Va.
Political Notes.
General Harrison passed quiet day at his home
In Indianapolis yesterday, and saw but few visit
OrS. Among the callers was Rev. Rowland Il. How