Evening star., 1905-08-31

the only expense necessary to incur would
be for building the addition. and l am or
the opinion that the increased receipts
would Justify that expenditure. Modern
plumbing Is to be installed in the market
during the present year.
AT the Western market the wood foun-
dation to all the stands was replaced with
concrete and other necessary repairs made
which placed the market in a f1rst-class
condition. The eating stand will be inclosed
and a few minor repairs made this year.
Georgetown Market.
Every effort has been made to improve
the Georgetown market. In some respects
it is improved, but the stands are not all
rented, as they should be. The argument Is
advanced that there are so many stores In
the vicinity of this market that residents OF
Georgetown trade there when they do not
palronize the downtown markets. The ex-
penses have been reduced that the re-
ceipts Will cover the expenses for the nscai
year 1906
I'VE are pleased to report an improve
ment at the farmers wholesale market
space on street northwest. Farmers and
gardeners now have the sole occupancy
there and, at times during the busy season,
the space is taxed to Its utmost to accom-
modate them. From time to time COM
plants are made that certain persons are
selling there without permits. probably due
to the fact that two or three persons have
been selling whose permits were revoked
late last seaon becaue their gardens were
exhausted. They will be given the privi-
lege of remaining there only so long as 1t is
known they are selling produce Of their
own raising.
During the past few months several per-
sons who were in the huckster business
year ago have been employed by farmers In
selling their produce, which also accounts
probably for some of the complaints re-
ceived.
"The position taken by us, that hucksters
were not entitled to sell on this space was
bitterly fought in the courts, but in every
case the office was sustained. The receipts
for the fiscal year 1906 will show very
large increase.
'Since July 1, 1905. the street cleaning
department has been in charge of the refuse
which collects at this space due to Its use
as market, and contract has been let
for the removal Of the garbage.
'The old barn, used as pen for cattle.
was In such q dilapidated condition that
upon the recommendation of the sealer 1t
was sold at public auction to the highest
bidder. who was required. under the terms
of the sale, to remove 1t. Six dollars was
the amount realized. The ground is to be
ieveled and put In shape to accommodate
an overflow OF farmers. and 1t Is hoped
that the income from such use of the space
win equal the receipts from the barn, which
amounted to about six hundred dollars per
annum."
Higher Rent Suggested.
Because the llth street Wharf Is the only
one specified as suitable for the receipt and
handling of fish In the District the sealer
of weights and measures recommends that
a higher rental be exacted for 1t In the
future.
The report of the inspector OF steam boil
ers which was appended. showed that this
official In the past year made total of 61S
Inspections. condemned - boilers unit
for further use and collected $3.065 In fees
The sealer of weights and measures states
however. that he believes the duties of the
steam boiler Inspector come more in con-
nection with those of the building depart
ment, and he recommends that the supervis-