Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-30
ON LOCAL MEASURES
Meeting of the Senate District
Committee.
ROCK CREEK PARK BILL
Consideration Given to the Proposed
Extension.
MATTER POSTPONED A WEEK
Senator Carter Has an Amendment
Favorable Reports Ordered on
Several Measures.
ROCK CREEK PARK BILL
latter POSTPONED A WEEK

The Senate committee on the District of
Columbia held meeting today at which a
number of bills OF local interest were con-
sidered
Senate bills to create board for the con-
demnation OF insanitary buildings, to pro-
vide for the abatement Of nuisances and for
the establishment of building lines In the
District of Columbia were among the I'M
portant measures that were acted upon IA
Vorabiy by the committee, and which will
be reported to the Senate early next week.
Extension Of Rock Creek Park.
The committee considered the bill for the
extension Of Rock Creek Park but as Sen
ator Carter had requested to be heard on
that measure and could not be present to-
day 1t was allowed to go over until next
Friday
1t is understood that Senator Carter de-
sires to amend the bill by joining with 1t
another bill providing for the purchase of a
couple of acres opposite the residence of
former Senator John B. Henderson, on 10th
street. 1t is proposed in this bill to add
these two acres to the park system, and 1t
Is understood that such addition will
cost about 100000, also that a very large
sum of money will have to be expended In
grading the two acres referred to.
The committee discussed the bill for the
addition of 100 acres to the park at an ex-
pense of about $4,000 but no action was
taken.
The committee had before 1t a letter writ
ten by Gen. John M. Wilson, president of
the Board of Trade Of this city, transmit
ting the resolutions of the board adopted
Wednesday evening favoring this addition
of 100 acres to Rock Creek Park, bordering
on Rock creek and Massachusetts, avenue
This land" says General Wilson, IF
purchased now at the very low price mem
toned would bring the southern boundary
of the park down to the line of Massachu-
sets urhffa {fs haa q la
will border on Rock creek thus affording
an opportunity for easy access to these
beautiful grounds by those Of our people
who are unable to provide themselves with
carriages.
Our board OF trade is a representa-. e
body of about 700 public spirited business
and professional men, citizens of the Dis
trtct of Columbia. and its object, as pro-
vided by our bylaws Is simply the con-
sideration Of an action upon matters con-
corning the commerce, prosperity and adj
vancement of the material interests of the
national capital"
The committee will further consider this
bill for the extension Of Rock Creek Park
during the coming week.
Bills Favorably Considered.
The committee ordered a favorable report
on Senate bill Al. to create a board for
the condemnation of insanitary buildings
in the District OF Columbia This board is
to consist of the assistant to the Engineer
Commissioner, in charge of buildings, the
health officer and the Inspector of buildings
OF the District
This bill was prepared by the Commits
sloners and Is under consideration by the
District committee of the House.
House bill 14578, to provide for the estab-
lishment of public crematorium in the
District was also ordered reported favor
ably without amendment. The bill provides
for the cremation of any pauper who dies or
a contagious disease in the District.
House bill 4461, to provide for the abate-
ment of nuisance, was also ordered favor
ably reported by the committee. This is
also a bill that has received the approval
of very great Importance locally.
Senate bill 50. authorizing the Commits
s!oners to establish building lines, was dis
cussed and a favorable report on 1t was
ordered BY this bin the Commissioners
are TO establish building lines on streets
less than 30 feet wide and upon petition
OF owners of more than one-half of the
real estate affected. This measure Is of
especial Importance in securing uniformity
in building lines in this city.
Referred to subcommittee.
The committee referred Senate bills 1854
and 1914 to a subcommittee consisting OF
Senators Long. Burkett and Blackburn.
Senate bill 1854 is to incorporate the East
Washington Heights Railway Company and
Senate bill 4044 Is to authorize the Wash
ington and Marlboro Electric Railway
Company to enter the District of Columbia
Senate bill 1928, to change the name of
Douglas street to Clifton street, was re-
ferred to Senators Burkett and Dubois.