Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21

over the appropriations for last year, and
50 600 less than the amount recommended
i ns the Commissioners '0F the hSeAi year
For fuel for the fire department the sum
of $40, 900 is carried by the bill, an increase
of 81 500 over last year and 5000 less
than the amount recommended by the
Commissioners.
The sum of $4,000 is recommended by
the bill for house and furniture for the
fire boat and for the cost of connecting its
wharf by signal with department head
quarters.
New Police Court Building.
For the erection of q new Police Court
building, $4,000 Is recommended, and for
rent of temporary quarters until the struc-
ture is ready for occupancy, the sum OF
So, 900 is provided by the measure.
Another paragraph in this section of the
bill provides that hereafter the District of
Columbia shall not be required in judicial
proceedings to pay fees to the clerk Of the
Supreme Court of the District, and the Dis
trict and its Commissioners shall be en-
titled to prosecute judicial proceedings In
the court without the payment of such fees.
District Militia.
Tha bill recommends $60070 Of the $685.
'72O, estimated by the Commissioners for
the District militia during the fiscal year
1906 The Commissioners explained to the
appropriation committee that this estimated
amount was $500 in excess of the current
appropriation "Of this additional sum- -
the note said "s6, 00e will be necessary to
provide the u s. S. Puritan with sufficient
coal for fuel while at anchor and for cruis-
ing purposes. The sum of 81 400 Is asked
for the completion of an absolutely neces-
sary rifle range. At its last session the
Maryland legislature practically wiped out
OF existence the rifle range used by the Ma
tionaI Guard of the District of Columbia
and thereby compelled the construction OF
a new range within the limits Of the Dis
trict This range has been located and has
been more than half constructed. 1t is es-
sential that the work of construction be
carried to completion at the earliest possible
date and for that reason it is desired that
the appropriation be made Immediately
available.
Summary of Totals.
The appropriations carried by the bill
may be summed'up under general heads as
follows: t,sAoe1
Total of SALARIES reeehmended, 1898, 1880, as
compared with 1881 ,3s83s for the current year
and s425.96s estimated FOR 1906, the increase
being not actual. duefto a change from per
diem system. "a iH3a5h
Total contingent and miscellaneous ex-
penses recompisnded,t 9.240. compared
with $685., $40 for the current year and $76o,
Total of improvements and repairs, 81 ,60S,-
695, as compared with 81 ,655 100 for the cur
rent year and 81 OJ5, 600 estimated
Total sewers, $922,52o, compared with
5000 $50 for the current year and 81. Ice, 00C
estimated. II.
$34S 700 for the current year and $l61 400
estimated.
Total for electrical department, $371 995
compared with $3.50. $40 for the current yeal
and S42f9a. 80 estimated 49,,
Total or Washington aqueduct. $33 00l
new appropriation, compared with s., 601
1856 for the current year and $144, 600 esti
mated.
Total for public schools, 81. ia, B34, com
pared with 81 ,657, 1927 for current year and
81. ia 500 Is estimated.
Total, fire department, $435 $40, compared
with $4S0. $50 this year and 81 ,3a2, $50 es
timated for 1906.
Total, health department, $50, $50 com
pared with $90.2S0 this year and $1f7,16l
Total, courts, $is4;see compared witt
sos GOO last year and f149.370 estimated
Total courts and prisons, sos 800, the
same amount appropriated last year.
Total charities and corrections $3.50, GIL
as compared with $S11.e23 for the current
year and 81. 23l. 453 estimated.
Total for militia, 500 as compared
with SEQ. 800 for the current year and SOS, 10
estimated.