Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-10
Legislation for It's Improve
ment Desired.
NOW EN- BAD CONDITION
COMMISSIONERS EXPLAIN SITUA-
TON TO SENATOR STEWART.
Suggestions for the Benefit Of Whole
sale Dealers-Belgian Block Paw
ing Recommended.

It Is believed there Is q prospect OF leg1s-
lation before the end Of the present session
Of Congress which will result In the re-
Mobilization of the wholesale or haymarket
square. between 10th and 18th streets north
west and between what Is known as Little
B" street and the roadway OF B street
proper. This market space is reported to
be in a very bad condition. The Commits
sioners propose to make it useful reser-
walton. They recently received an inquiry
from Senator Stewart in regard to the mat
ter. The senator is much interested III the
re-establishment of the wholesale market,
and the Commissioners are hopeful. that
his interest will lead to legislation which
they have proposed to him in a commurica-
ton Just forwarded to the Senate.
THE Commissioners have endeavorcd In
the past to secure the improvement of this
square," they say to Senator Stewart, "but
without success. The Commissioners are
very glad that you are interested in the
matter and trust that the much-neede1 in
provements may be made. The stable IA
cilities on that reservation should be raii-
cally remodeled and enlarged. The present
unsfghtly building should be removed and
one erected in Its stead covering the entire
western end of the square and large enough
to accommodate about 200 horses and 60
head OF cattle atone time. with the ncces-
sary appliances for the proper care Of the
of wagons.
Method Suggested.
"In view of the limited area Of the square,
1t Is the opinion Of the Commissioners that
the most advantageous method Of GfspcSing
of the wagons Of dealers there is to per-
init them to be backed against the curb Of
the sidewalk the north side Of the
square east Of 18th street and against the
curb of the sidewalk on the entire south
side Of the square: also on the square
against the inner border of the sidewalk
at the same points as nearly as practices BILE
and the inner border of the sidewalk at
the 10th street side. A space about fifteen
feet wide interior to the sidewalk for these
inner stands should be paved with vitriGed
brick In order that 1t might be readily
and effectively cleaned. The remaining por-
ton OF the square should be paved with
Belgian block to provide driveway for the
nay wagon traffic as far as may be need
ruI. and Tor stands for dealers in the height
OF the market season when the accommoda-
lions afforded by the stands on the borders
OF tne square, Will be Inadequate Sheds
should be placed over the sidewalks at
these Stands for the shelter of the dealers
ana thelrt patrons In inclement weather
estimated Cost of Improvements.
THE cost Of these improvements is esti-
mated In detail as follows: Stable and cat
tie sheds, $4,000; shelter over sidewalks,
WOOD construction, with tin roof, 81 500;
wagon stand, interior to sidewalk paved
with vitrified brick, So, 400; Belgian block
paving. 5000 square yards, $4,000; brick
sldeWaik on 10th street. 300 square yards
300: contingencies. $1,000: total, $4,000
The limited height of the building would
prevent it from being conspicuous object
In the landscape from any point of view so
that 1t would not be necessary that 1t be
archltecturally ornate further than to &C
cord with accepted canons of good taste.
II the square Should he mt in no
above recommended, the stable room and
other kinds of shelter could be enlarged and.
improved, and the open space to a moderate
extent enbellfshed, experience might
from time to time suggest and the means
at hand permit. 1t would at least remove
the present Objectionable conditions and
De an ADDITION to our public market con-
ven1ences. creditable to the authorities and
advantageous to the market-going public
A draft Of joint resolution making an ap-
preparation for the proposed Improvement
Is herewith incloSed,
"A draft of "A Joint resolution To estah-
lish market stands in the city of Washing
ton for farmers and others selling produce
OF their own raising. is also submitted to
invest the Commissioners with unuuestion-
| able authority to locate stands for this
class Of dealers as in the case Of stands
for licensed vendors or hucksters. which
they are empowered to locate by AN act
to authorize the Commissioners of the Dis
trict Of Columbia to make police regulations
for the government of said District ap-
proved January &c. 1887; and to provide for
the employment of the necessary agents to
regulate the use of such stands in the in
terest of public order and cleanliness
Provision in Resolution.
The resolution making an appropriation
for the wholesale market square provides:
THAT the sum OF $4,000 Is hereby appro-
priated for the Improvement of the wholesale
market square In the city of Washington, Dis
kr;o of NJ ia ,rda tha
Commissioners OF said District, payable as
other general expenses Of the government
of said District are paid"
The resolution in regard to the establish
ment of produce stands provides THAT the
Commissioners of the District Of Columbia
shall have authority to set aside so much of
the sidewalk on the south side Of B street,
between 7th and 10Th streets and on 10th
10Th and little B streets, adjacent to the
wholesale market square, and of the space
on said square, and not exceeding fifteen
feet of the carriageway contiguous to the
curb at said localities, they may deem
advisable, stands for the accommodation
of farmers. gardeners or truclmen selling
produce of their own raising and within
said limits change and rearrange such
stands from time to time as In their judg-
ment the public interest shall require Pro-
yided that sufficient unobstructed carriage
way space for simultaneous wagon travel
in opposite directions near the middle of
said street. and sufficient space on the side
walks for the like travel of pedestrians, be
at all times maintained.
1.-The Commissioners shall make regula-
lions to secure the public health, safety,
comfort and order at such stands, and pro-
vide for the Imposition and collection Of
such charges from the occupants Of said
stands as Shall in their Judgment be neces-
sary to meet the expense of maintaining
the stands and Tappurtenant shelter in good
sanitary condition and under proper gov
ernmental surveillance. and annex to such
regulations such penalties as will secure the
enforcement thereof"
THE FEDERAL LOAN.