Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15

posits, the appropriation would not admit
of the work being completed as planned,
and that the channel between these points
could only be made 200 feet wide instead of
400 feet.
Through conferences of the committee
with the authorities it was demonstrated
that the situation justified the use of money
from what is known as the emergency
fund to complete the work. The full
amount that could be drawn from this fund
has been made $40 feet wide and 81 feet
deep from the Long bridge to the deep
water of Georgetown harbor. Steady pro-
gress Is also reported in the improvements
along the AnacOStia river.
Referring to the provision of the fire
boat, for which the committee worked I'M
tiringly, it is mentioned that the boat can
be utilized during the winter months in
keeping the harbor free from ice.
Streets and Avenues.
cit is the committees recommendation,
adopted by the board, that street extend
ing north and south on the east side of the
new union station, connecting H street with
Massachusetts avenue. should be opened,
and it is understood will be practically car
ried out
Another approved recommendation of the
committee which has been responded to by
an appropriation was the removal of stone
blocks on portions of 1th street northwest
and replacing with asphalt, much-needed
improvement. 1t was recommended by the
committee and approved by the board that
where land is donated and accepted for
streets such streets should be opened as
soon as practicable.
Taxation and Assessment.
1.-The committee suggests that the board of
trade take some action recommending that
the taxpayers cooperate with the board of
assessors in securing a just and equal as
sessment, duty not only incumbent upon,
but the object sought by each.
Water Supply.
1.-THE committee on water supply reports
that the work on the filtration plant is pro-
crossing favorably and that it will be prac-
tically in operation next spring.
1.-The need of increased capacity for the
alteration plant in case of future increase
in the water supply is touched upon, and
the need of a method of reducing the con-
sumption of water suggested and the posi-
bility of water meters referred to.
Municipal Code.
Zone of the most important matters now
before the Board of Trade is the great need
for an intelligent municipal code as recon-
mended by your special codification COM
mittee. In consideration of the difficult
task, it could be accomplished only in har-
monious concert with the municipal au-
thorities and the Bar Association and the
association has signified its readiness to
consider any suggestions on the subject
which the board may make.
Regarding the resolution of the board
requesting this committee to endeavor to
secure reduction of the term of juror serv-
ice from two months to one month and the
exemption of jurors having so served for
threesyears instead of one year. it is report
ed that the desired measure will be submit
ted at the next session of Congress- but
that, in the opinion of the committee the
prospect of its passage is remote
THE committee recommends that legisla-
ton be asked prohibiting the use of the
word university in the title or name of any
corporation organized under the general in
corporation laws of the District, or of any
corporation carrying education work in
the District, which has a capital stock or is
organized for private gain or profit.
Washington as Convention City.
The special committee on conventions re-
ports that larger number of organizations
have met here during the PAST year than
in any other city of tine country except st.
Louis. and emphasizes the need of a large
modern hall to accommodate great gather
ings inaugural festivities etc. The erec-
ton of such building would yield good
returns as an investment, and 1t Is hoped
that In time the consistent work of this
coHmlttee VIII yieid Ifult along the lines
indicated.
The president and secretary of the board
took up the question of acquiring the mag
nifcent iron and steel frame building of the
United States government at the Louisiana
purchase exposition, for the use of conven-
tons. inaugural balls, etc. Since that time
the matter has been mentioned quite freely
in the public press. but nothing tangible
has as yet been done. The law states:
The Secretary of the Treasury
is authorized and required to dispose of
such building or buildings, or the material
composing the same, at the close Of he ex-
position, giving preference to the city of ST.
Louis or to the said Louisiana Purchase
Exposition Company to purchase the same
at an appraised value. to be ascertained In
such manner as he may determine
at Is estimated that it would cost for
taking down the iron frame of this build
ing $22.000; freight from st. Louis to
Washington on the l,1O0 tons Of structural
iron, $5,100; placing iron frame in position,