Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-12

He thereupon moved that it be received and
adopted. with the thanks Of the board.
Secretary Wight, putting the motion. de-
clared 1t unanimously adopted. and Presi-
dent Warner returned his acknowledgements.
Thanks for Gov. O'Ferrnll.
Upon the motion OF DIR. A. P. Pardon.
resolution referring to the efforts of Gov.
O'Ferrall of Virginia to rid Alexandria
county of the gambling element was
adopted. The resolution recited that the
board had viewed the governors efforts to
suppress gambling in the vicinity with great
qualification, and rendered the thanks to the
governor of the board for his determined
fight against the unlawful elements. DR..
Pardon paid Gov. OFerrall high tribute in
introducing the resolution, saying that he
had done and would do all in his power to
assist the board in its efforts to suppress the
evil.
Secretary Wight next read his annual re-
port.
The Secretary's Report.
Mr.. Wisht's report, giving a brief his
tory of the year. said: THE long continued
period of depression will probably account
for the fact that during the past year the
membership of the board was not increased
as largely as in the year previous Eighty
two new members. however. have been add
ed to the list, while several members have
been dropped because of resignation or non-
connection with at least some of the resg
nations received, that they Lave been based
on the fact that the parties resisninS have
felt that the board of trade was not doing
as much for them as they thought it ought
to. One member resigned because the sec
rotary did not buy all his fdel from him;
another, because he did not sell us quite
enough ice cream, etc, but those who joined
the board for the sake of helping the board.
and to do what they could for the interest
of the city. have not resigned and are ready
to remain with us and do whatever they
are called upon to do. The secretary has
endeavored to impress upon all persons
Seeking entrance into the board that the
motive should not be for what personal
benefit the board will be to the member. but
for what assistance the member can rem
der OF the board"
After giving an account of the finances
of the board Mr.. Wight continued:
In conclusion l desire to emphasize the
fact that has been freque n.ly referred to,
that the Washington board of trade is
thoroughly representative body. 1t stands
between the people and Congress as such,
and is so recognized by Congress. Its
recommendations have weight. 1t has dur
ing the EGSt two years been Singuary free
from ANYTHING like personal or selfish in
tereSt. 1t has dealt only with those mat
tiers which relate to the interests of the
entire District. Such IS its object such is
its purpose. and such is its record May
we not hope in the coming year. which We
all believe will be year of prosperity. that
the board. by an increased membership and
sun greater activity, may go on in its
good work and accomplish still greater re-
suitS?'
To Increase the Dues.
The secretary's report having been read
and adopted. President Warner appointed
Alessrs. Randall Hagner. F.. l.. Sddons
and II. B. Locker as a committee to con-
duct the election of ten members of the
board of directors but before the polls were
opened Mr.. Beriah Wilkins. chairman of
the committee on finance, stated that he
was directed by the committee to give notice
OF a proposed amendment to the by laws
increasing the annual dues from s. 10 so
and making them payable in advance be
ginning January l, 1886 The expenses of
the board. said Mr. Wilkins during the past
year. under the most economical ma mage
ment, had amounted to 5000, and at least
that sum would be required during the com
ing year. Under the rules, the proposed
amendment went over until the next regular
meeting.
The New Assessment.
Chairman Edison. from the committee on
taxation and assessment, offered the follow
ing resolution:
Resolved, That the board of trade approve
of the proposition to amend the bill APPROX
ed August IA. 1894. SO as to provide that the
time shall be extended for assessing county,
property in the District of Columbia to June
30 1876 and that the taxes under this assess
ment shall be due and payable in one in STALL
ment in May. 1897. The law otherwise to
remain in force, providing that the assess
ment in Washington and Georgetown shall
| be completed by January ], 1896, and taxes
hereunder should be due and payable in two
inStallmertS, in November ISM; and Nav
1897.
In explaining the motion, Mr. Edison
stated mat unfortunately the District board
Of assessors were burdened with the
Ia If fhIAa hn, I'd
of assessing had not been completed, and
it was utterly impossible for the board to
complete the work by the LIST of January.
His committee. said Mr.. Edison. had con-
ferred with the District Commissioners. In
the committees conference with the Com
missioners. said Mr.. Edison, a conclusion out
Lined by the resolution was reached. The
committee learned that the assessors have
done as we'll as could be done, and it is be-
leved that the coming assessment will
| prove to be the best the District has ever
had
Mr.. Edson's resolution was then adopted,
when Mr.. NJ. NJ. Parker called attention to
the fact that Secretary Wight, in his re-
port had said that during the past two
years no one could truthfully say tina: any
member of the board had done or sought
anything for the promotion of personal
ends. OF course, remarked Mr.. Parker he
knew that the secretary did not for an in
slant mean to insinuate that members Of
the board previous TO two years ago we're
actuated by personal ends. and he knew
| that Mr.. Wight would ut once correct his
inadvertently made implied reflection.
Mr.. Wight replied that in making the ref
erence he had referred to only that period
| during which he had been secretary, and
thanked Mr.. Parker for calling his atten-
| ton to the matter. that he might at once
remove from his report the cema * referred
| to.
I An Election and n COLLATION..
President Warner then announced the
| opening of the polls for the election of ten
! directors. and invited the members to par
| take Of a collation.. after casting their
| votes. Those members of the board OF
| directors whose terms had expired. an
| nounced President Warner. were Charles
| Baum, John Joy Edison, Henry Wise Gar
nett. Charles c. Glover, Crosby s. Noyes
| Myron NJ. Parker. Samuel Ross, O. G.
| Staples, Henry A. Willard and William A
| Wimsatt. Mr.. Willard declined to agai1
serve, preferr.ng that some one else should
| be chosen in his stead, and the following
| We're put in nomination: Myron NJ. Parker
Abram z. Pardon. Samuel f. Whea.:ey
| Talmadge A. Lambert. John Joy Edison
Henry l.. Biscoe, Ellis Spear, Charles G.
Oliver. Crosby S. N yes. Charles c. Lancas
| ter. William A. Wimsatt, Simon Wolf ant
| Orrin G. Staples.
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