Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-13

from this same river, draining magnlh-
cent section of the country, we can and
must obtain an abundant supply of as good
water as can be found in almost any city
in our land. and which when passed through
our filtration plant becomes as nearly pure
as modern science can make 1t.
Streets and Avenues.
1--WE have wide streets and splendid ave-
nues lined with noble trees, beautiful parks,
magnificent public buildings, moderate
taxation and a municipal government sec
ond to none on the civilized globe. where
integrity. ability and energy move hand in
hand; our educational advantages are Of
the highest order, including superb univer-
stiles, excellent public and private schools,
art galleries, libraries. large machine ships,
controlled by the government, while the OPP
portunities for instruction presented to stu
dents during the sessions of the Supreme
Court, the grandest body of its kind In the
world, and during the sessions Of Congress,
can be obtained nowhere else on the Ameri-
can continent.
"Our climate is healthful and equable,
neither too warm in summer nor too cold
In winter.
"All these attributes render Washington
an ideal city as well for those seeking a
new home after an active, busy life. as for
professional and business men desiring a
residence where they may give to their
families all the blessings and advantages
of modern civilization.
LET us have no jealousy. no friction be-
tween the sections of our glorious city. nor
between associations organized for the pro-
welfare Of Greater Washington; let us not
fritter away our power by using 1t upon
minor and unimportant matters of interest
only to a few Individuals; let us extend the
right hand of fellowship to all and let us
maintain as our motto those glowing
words, DO noble deeds, not dream them
all day long,
What is Needed.
For myself, were permitted to indicate
the leading work now devolving upon the
Washington Board of Trade, would urge
in the strongest terms that we earnestly re-
quest the Congress of the nation to give to
its capital city the following:
list new conduit. which. with the
present conduit, will bring to us from the
Great Falls Of the Potomac not less than
$50, 900. COO gallons of water daily; an addi-
ton to our reservoirs and to the present
filtration plant, which will permit the
thorough filtration of supply fully suf-
ing population. which population I am sure
will be at least 100000 In 1910 and 100000
in 1890.
'.2d. The deepening of the channel of the
Potomac river up to our city docks and to
our navy yard as to provide depth of
at least twenty-four feet at low water. with
the greatest possible width that can be
maintained without continuous dredging
I'D. The extension of the superb park
system provided for us by those who de-
vised the original plan for our city, so that
the same privileges may be given by us to
the new and outlying sections in every por-
ton Is more than necessary in this case, in
view of the rapid advancement in the price
of real estate.
Other Improvements.
"4th. The reclamation of the Anacostia
fats upon plans similar to those by which
the great fats in front Of Washington in
the main section of the Potomac have been
raised, SO as to present large area for
park purposes, good channel to Benning
bridge. and add materially to the health Of
our city.
with these four problems for our salts
factory solution. with the unanimous voice
thought Of US all to make Greater WASH
ington the healthiest. most beautiful and
grandest city In the nation, let our Board
Of Trade push forward with all the energy
Initiated under the father OF his country
tAer a century ago. and to bring the capital
city to the forefront among the capitals Of
the civilixed globe"
The report of Gen. Harries. secretary of
the board. showed total membership of
The report of Mr.. W. p. Van Wickle show
ed receipts for the year of 5000, with q
balance in the treasury of $685.
Names Of Those Present.
Members present at the meeting were:
David L. Seixe. w. T. Fitzgerald. DIR. I. g.
Stone Gen. John NJ. Wilson. Gen. Geo. H.
Harries. w. P. Van Wickie. II. H. OAR
nellie, f. s. Hight. w. n. Yerkes. John l.
Weaver. Phelan C. HaEn. odeil 8. Smith,
c. W. Treadweil, r. r. Bennett, Edgar J.
Gibson. Jas. II. Spa1ding. Arthur Cowsill.