Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-06

Inc Sizzling not weather that Is prevail
ing has not interfered with the Greater
Washington movement, and 1t is declared
TO be gaining force every day. Much of
the time of Acting Secretary Fletcher was
occupied today by boom callers and CORE
spondence. One of his visitors was lady
manufacturer. Miss A. ID. Brown of 2727 N
street northwest. who desires to interest
capitalists In the line of fancy and useful
articles she Is engaged in making for the
local trade Miss Brown believes her bust
ness could be extended to the states and
placed upon paying basis should she
succeed in interesting some moneyed men
or women in the matter. $50
Important Communication.
communication OF considerable impor-
lance was received by Mr.. Fletcher today
from Maj. Fred S. Hodgson. chairman of
the national eneampment of the United
Spanish War Veterans who says:
Il respectfully invite your attention To
several reasons why an Industrial parade
during the encampInent OF the Spanish War
Veterans. to be held here October 6 to IA
would be beneficial to the Greater Wash
ington movement.
THE parade would be an objective for
part of those already engaged In manufac-
turing enterprises in Washington. the ex-
pansion of present industries being the first
principle OF municipal growth.
1T would prevent diminution of inter-
est In the Greater Washington movement
during the activity of fall trade
II WOuiu insure the operation of man.
ufacturers and merchants now engaged in
business In the District of Columbia
Will present 10 thousands of visitors a
display of the products Of Washington in
dustries.
ut will stimulate the Washington bust
ness men to additional effort and cause
them TO realize that they important fac
tors in the development of Greater WASH
ington.
Proposed Parade.
Ia ~,
follows: A float representing the District
surmounted with a figure Of Columbia and
containing figures representing branches of
commerce and the arts and sciences. The
float could be preceded by troop OF horse
men. each to represent state.
Accompanying this float could be four
others typical OF the north. south. east and
west. with device showing the District of
Columbia in active business communica-
lion with all sections of the country
Another section OF the parade could be
composed Of displays by business firms
each portraying the past. present and flu
ture of his establishment. To avoid a long
line OF decorated wagons restrictions should
be placed on the number TO enter and they
to be formed In lines OF four or six abreast
Provision could be made for part OF the
column To be assigned to automobiles which
should also be formed four or six abreast
There are number of plaster figures
along the speedway which might possibly
be utilized for the proposed parade
There is no reason why the District of
Columbia should not have annually
washington carnival on lines similar to
the annual Mardi Gras of New Orleans
Thousands OF business men make New Or
leans an objective point account of
Mardi Gras. Should Washington arrange
for an annual festival OF some character
merchants. who now omit the District in
business trips, would include the capital
city In their itinerary"
Two firms were added to the roll OF. men,
bership of the Jobbers and Shippers Asso-
citation today. They were: Arms & Drury
OF 1903 @ street. by Mr.. John Taylor Arms.
and the n. NJ. Minnix Company, Inc. SELL
ing agents. 1411 G street, by N. NJ. Minnix.
president
Views of Mr.. John Taylor Arms.
In communication TO Mr.. j. L. Tucker
OF The Star and the publicity committee.
written from Nonquitt Mass. where he Is
soJourning. Mr.. John Taylor Arms says:
You know that what ever Is for the in
terest OF Washington. as a whole. interests
me. Whether II be to add TO the beauty
and attractiveness OF her streets and
parks. TO increase her trade and COM
done and the other not suffer. As sub
scriber TO Tho Star have been following.
with much interest. what is being done for
a Greater Washfngton--such a movement
was bound to come. The energy, enterprise
and spirit OF hustle In the younger genera
tion of business men now coming TO the
itTt IN W dShinStOn was sure to manifest
itself All praise 10 those who started the
ball and are keeping 1t rolling Very truly
yours"
Bid for Rosslyn.
Another Communication that Is regarded
as important was received by Mr. Fletcher
from NJ. b. Harlow & Co. of Alexandria
Va II follows:
We respectfully desire to call your at
tention to the advantages offered by To-
eating your manufacturing plant at Ross
Ign. A man OF the town site we herewith
incose.
There no smole laws or building
regulations
Capital and machinery actively en-.
ployed practically exempt from taxation
The following industries have srecently
tcea iarase