Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
MEETING OF CITIZENS ASSOCIA-
TON LAST NIGHT.
Removal of Government Building
From st. Louis to Washington
Discussed-General1 Items.

The removal to this city of the United
States government building at the Louisiana
purchase exposition was the principal topic
for discussion at the meeting of the George
town Citizens Association last evening. The
citizens stamped the seal of their approval
upon the scheme. and many of the leading
members of the association delivered ad-
dresses upon the advantages to be derived
from such project.
The failure of Congress to provide appro-
priations for the tunneing project formed
basis for animated discussion Several Of
the speakers characterized the situation as
deplorable, and the association as a whole
expressed regret that the bill had failed to
pass. The belief was advanced. however.
that the next session of Congress would pro-
vide for this needed improvement to West
End.
Mr.. Charles D. Pennybaker started the
discussion over the removal of the United
States government building at st. Louis to
this city. He stated that the Business Mems
Association had favorably considered the
matter and appointed a committee to wait
upon the Commissioners to urge favorable
action. He also advised that Congress had
made gift of this property to the District
of Columbia If the District would meet the
cost Of it's removal. The expense Of its re-
moval was estimated at $4,000. The entire
cost of removal and reconstruction of the
OuliuIu6, uOWcNSI, WOulu amount To SlO,
600. Mr.. Pennybaker spoke forcibly upon
the needs for such a building to accommo-
date our conventions and inaugural balls.
The association adopted a resolution in
cooperating the scheme to remove the build
ing to this city The president of the assoc
citation was authorized to name a committee
OF three members to go before the Commits
sfoners and urge the adoption Of the project.
following committee to carry out the pro-
visions of the resolution George A. King,
Henry P. Gilbert and Henry w. Offutt The
association expressed its gratitude over the
priation of $4,000 for the establishment Of
two public convenience stations in George.
town. The meeting adjourned after the dis
posal of several routine matters.
Open Air Treatment for tuberculosis,
The movement inaugurated by several
Washington physicians to establish in
Georgetown a hospital for the open-air
treatment. of tuberculosis, is beginning to
assume definite shape, according to a state
ment made to Star reporter by DR.. George
M. Kober. Other prominent physicians
interested in the outcome Of the project are
Drs. Percy Hickling. Vincent and Morgan.
These physicians are engaged in sounding
public sentiment to ascertain how this idea
of treating consumption Is viewed Among
the medical fraternity there is known to be
FEELING that this plan is an excellent one.
Very few have questioned the expediency
or have doubted the practical benefits of
such an institution. The only obstacle
which seems to be in the way OF the scheme
IL the difficulty of maintaining the hospital
upon a modern basis. DR.. Kober states
that the hospital win be supported prac-
ticaliy by private subscription. A number
OF prominent persons interested in the sue.
cess of the method have. 1t Is understood,
signified willingness to contribute to the
fund. 1t Is proposed to erect the hospital
on a site at 35th street and Prospect ave-
nue.. Georgetown.
Damages Awarded.