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Quoted for each OF the eight divisions and
a championship athletic meet was con-
Quoted at the National Capital Horse
Show grounds. In these meets about SOO
boys took part
Over fifty tennis courts are in operation
throughout the city under this depart
ment and are available for government
clerks and all others who desire to use
them. These courts were in operation
as early as o'clock in the morning and
were kept open until dark.
Foot ball grounds were provided ana
maintained for the high schools OF the
District during the foot ball season.
Requests from 15OO department en-
ployes for grounds upon which to play
were denied on account Of lack of IA
cilities.
The second year the Fairgrounds have
been under government control has
proved more satisfactory to all con-
cerned than was anticipated. Again this
consisted mainly in the intensification OF
the present activities, the training OF a
more efficient corps OF workers. improve
ment Of present grounds and equipment
and the full use Of facilities already
provided, rather than the extension OF
the work through other parts of the city.
The training class for playground
workers has been continued during the
past year with excellent results. All
workers have been chosen from this class
upon meeting lHe requirements "naGH .,io
Commissioners have made for this de-
partment.
It is recommended that adequate spaces
be provided for in any plan that may be
adopted for the elimination of alleys IN
the District; that legislation authorizing
the several government departments to
Cooperate with the Commissioners in
providing the use of grounds for recre-
alton purposes be granted. and that any
comprehensive project for municipal i'm
provement in the District Of Columbia
include a corresponding plan of future
development of municipal recreation
system.
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Medical Supervisors.

The board of medical supervisors was
established by the act Of Congress ap-
proved June 3. 1896. In it's recommends
tions to the Commissioners for the fiscal
year of this report, it cites the fact that
1t has no Jurisdiction or supervision over
it's licentiates. unless they are found
guilty of crime involving moral turpitude,
nor the right to exercise discretion as to
the value of the diplomas of legally
chartered medical colleges in good stand
ing, nor the right to inquire as to the
precollegiate qualifications of candidates
notwithstanding that powers and duties
of that character are imposed upon the
licensing boards of many other states,
and that the lack of these factors here
stands in the way of general reciprocity,
which is much desired.
The board also refers to the extent and
Importance of the work of it's secretary,
who has held the position since May,
1906. as also to that of his predecessor.
the present health officer of the
District. and to the fact that
neither has received any compen-
sation directly from the District.
In view of these conditions, the board
recommends that its secretary receive
compensation as regular officer of the
District Of Columbia, SO that he may de-
vote sufficient time in addition to his per-
sonal duties to the study of the laws of
forcement of those which pertain to the
qualifications of the personnel of the
practitioners there and to the standards
of educational institutions in those ju-
risdictions.
The board reports that there has been
steady improvement in the efficiency
Of candidates for examination, which is
traceable to a higher standard in the
teaching of the medical colleges through
out the country. due to the work of the
examining boards in the different states
and the efforts of the medical assoca-
tions which have fixed upon a minimum
curriculum and equipment Of medical
colleges and the precollegiate education
of medical students.
Nurses Examining Board.
The nurses examining board reports for
the fiscal year 1913 that during that
period ninety-one applications were filed,
nine graduate nurses approved without
examination, seventy-two graduate nurses
approved with examination, and twelve
graduate nurses disapproved Also that
the total receipts, including interest and
balance of $455. were $1.3s0.S and that
the expenditures during the fiscal year
| mentioned were $36O.s5.
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MUNICIPAL BATHS.

The bathing beach opened to the public
June 10 and closed September 81; num-
Der of days operated, ninety-fve.
The number of bathers for the period
was 60, 762. OF this number 52,596 were
white males, 12.166 white females and
5000 colored persons. This is the great
est number of bathers that has patroniz-
ed the bathing beach since the Inaugural
ton or the cement swimming pools at
the present location. The average at
tendance was 135, and the highest at
tendance on any one day was 1,SOO. or
1900 more than the comfortable capacity
of the plant.
The increase over last year in the num-
Der of white males was 11,1O7; white fe-
noted for the colored bathers.
The total receipts for the season
amounted to 1858. TO- for which returns
were made to the auditor.
The past season has demonstrated that
the present facilities are inadequate,
and that some definite action should be
taken looking to the establishment of
permanent swimming pools. The present
pools at most are temporary and may
have to be abandoned at any time, as
were the two pools formerly located on
the tidal reservoir and vicinity. The
present pools and drescsing rooms will
well accommodate about 600 daily.
Additional swimming facilities should
be provided for the exclusive use of
women. At present they are restricted
to a few hours, and the time allotted
them is entirely inadequate for the num-
ber who patronize the pools.
The current appropriation was entirely
inadequate for the safe operation OF the
pools or provide for the instruction of
children in swimming. a purpose which
should be the chief object in the conduct
of that service.
Pursuant to a requirement in the Dis
trict appropriation law for the fiscal year
ending June 80. 1914. the Commissioners
embraced in their estimates for the fiscal
year to end June 80, 1915, detailed esti-
mates for the location of a bathing
plant on the tidal basin in Potomac
Park, at an estimated cost of $66OOO.
and another on the Eastern branch or
Anacostia river at an estimated cost of
$21 1886, to consist essentially of cribs or
floating baths, with necessary dressing
room facilities.
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across tho Anaoostia river has been in
cluded in the estimates OF the Commis-
sioners for the ensuing fiscal year. The
estimated cost Of this draw span Is $6O.
600. and the construction Is made neces-
sary. by the reclamation Of the Anacostia
flats.
Elimination Of Grade Crossings.
The construction Of q subway at the
Cedar street crossing OF the tracks OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany, in order to eliminate q railroad
grade crossing, was completed during
the year.
Another such railroad crossing at Ben
ming. D. c., should also be eliminated
In the interest Of public safety. Designs
for this work have been prepared and
the estimated cost is $1lO. 600. The design
provides for the construction Of a viaduct
and bridge to carry Benning road over
the railroad tracks.
Railroad grade crossings have been en-
tirely eliminated within the city limits,
and the Commissioners believe that they
should be similarly eliminated where they
exist outside Of the city on much-travel-
ed roads.
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PUBLIC UTILITIES.

The District appropriation act for the
fiscal year 1914. approved March l. 1913.
created a public utilities commission OF
the District of Columbia, and prescribed
its Jurisdiction, powers. and duties. This
commission is composed OF the Commits
sioners OF the District Of Columbia, ex
of]cio. The law above referred to Inn
posed the duty on them as governmental
and administrative agency to be exercised
and performed as additional and super
added powers to their duties as Commits
sioners Of the District Of Columbia.
The public utilities commission is re-
CURED by the law to publish annual re-
ports showing its proceedings relating to
all the public utilities in the District of
COLUMBIA, and reports of these matters
which have heretofore been contained In
the report OF the Commissioners Of the
District OF Columbia will hereafter be
made by the commission.
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CHARITIES AND COR
RECTIONS.

The annual report OF the board of
charities reviews the work of the vari-
Gus institutions subject to its supervision.
Makes important recommendations for
the Strengthening and development of the
work in certain important directions.
The further development of the work
house farm and industrial plant at Oc-
couuan Is discussed In connection with
this institution the indeterminate SEN
tence and parole system is urged. 1t Is
pointed out that the present system OF
sixty days for misdemeanants is unsat-
isfactory both from the standpoint OF
the welfare of the community and that
Of the prisoners themselves
1t Is recommended also that suitable
provision be made for the treatment OF
a law be passed authorizing the restraint
and treatment of such persons.
Emphasis is laid upon the need of ad-
ditional hospital buildings on the munich
pal hospital site to provide for the
patients now crowded in old, inadequate
buildings at the Washington Asylum and
iail. and for the care of cOnvalescents
and others, for whose care there is now
no provision whatever.
In connection with child-caring work a
large addition to the working force OF
the board Of childrens guardians is
advised. Attention is called to the fact
that it is impossible to adequately super
wise children placed out, and that 1t is
impossible also to thoroughly investigate
complaints and applications before they
are submitted to the Juvenile Court.
Need Of Larger Site.
1t is also recommended that new and
larger site for the Industrial Home School
for white children be purchased in the
country at a reasonable distance from,
the city and that the present plant be
sold. The price obtained from the sale
of the present plant would be sufficient
to buy a larger site and erect thereon
modern buildings.
The Importance of an adequate system
of care for the feeble-minded Is urged.
ize the creation of a separate institution
for this class Of dependents. 1t Is pointed
out that not only should these people be
cared for as a humane measure. but II
is particularly important from the stand
point Of the protection of the community,
because the feeble minded. IL not segre-
gated In institutions. rapidly increase
their kind, and thus add to the burden of
their maintenance.
The work of the several institutions
subject to the supervision OF the board is
reviewed in detail and suggestions made
for improvements.
The board again urges the Importance
of q clear line of separation between
public and private charities and reiter-
ates it's conviction that the appropriation
Of public funds for the purchase OF
ground or erection Of buildings should
be limited to strictly public institutions
and that no public appropriation should
be made for the purchase OF grounds or
erection of buildings for private insti-
tutions.
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SO amended that 1t would cause the sales
Of poison to be numbered consecu' veiy
both in the book of registration and on
the label OF the container.
Board Of Examiners in Veterinary
Medicine.
During the fiscal year ending June 30.
1913. the board of examiners in veterin-
ary medicine held three meetings and
conducted two written examinations of
mary medicine in this jurisdiction. OF
the twelve candidates examined nine
passed and were issued duly executed IL
censes and three failed.
Several instances Of alleged Illegal prac-
tees of veterinary medicine have been
recently reported to the board. and each
such case is now under investigation In
cooperation with the police department
It is regrettable that no arrangement
has, as yet, been cOnsummated to secure
reciprocity with the several state boards: :
which is due to the fact that several
such boards have refused to consider
any proposition whatsoever. A represent
ative of our board was present at the
last meeting Of the American Veterinary
Medical Association, as usual. and we
have. by this means. kept in touch with
the activities Of similar organizations.
Financial statement:
Cash on hand JuIy l. 1913 .... 800. .o3
Received TO June 90 1913 ........ 1900
Total $40. .O3
Expenses, year ending June 80. isis : 2.75
Recommended for distribution in annual
report for 1912, not yet distributed and
i'm hands Of secretary. .-....... ..-..--.: oO.OO
report for 1918 81 ............... ... 1000
Cash on hand after disbursements
mended, sa''onsu 'u.s.''''s $1. %
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Board of Dental Examiners.

Certificates emitting helders to regis
tration with the health officer, as legally
qualified to practice dentistry In the Dis
trict of Columbia, have been granted to
thirty-seven applicants.
Forty-two applicants were examined
under the law as amended February s.
1904. as to their qualifications by this
board. Thirty-six successfully passed the
examination. and were granted certifi-
Gates for registration. Six failed to pass
the examination, thereby being disquali-
fled to practice. One applicant was grant
ed a certificate on the application of his
state board without examination, under
the reciprocity clause as amended by act
of Congress February 5, 1904. One ap-
plicant qualified. but failed to appear for
examination.
BY the additions, the list of certificates
now numbers $50.
The receipts during the year amounted
to $40. The disbursements during the
year amounted to $44O
Anatomical Board.
Every official Of a public institution
having charge Of a dead human body
which is liable to be buried at public
expense must, upon application of the
anatomical board, deliver such body to
it for distribution to medical schools
or boards properly entitled to receive the
subject for the promotion Of the science
and art of medicine and of dentistry
only. But such body shall not be so
used If it be demanded by relatives kim
dred or friends. or if the deceased dur
ing his last illness requested to be buried
or cremated, or was traveller who died
suddenly
The number Of subjects so received
and distributed during the year is as
follows:
Total number of subjects received 80. 80
Subjects assigned to the
Army medical school. 7
Navy medical school. ................17 II
Howard medical school. ol...,14 IA
Georgetown medical school. l.....3 81
George Washington medical school. 80
Oh 0<
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ROADWAY PAvEMENTS.

The sum of $461, 900 was appropriated
for expenditure during the year In paw
ing new roadways and in repairing and
repaving old roadway pavements; and
the sum of $2o2. 600 was appropriated for
the construction and repair Of suburban
roads; $4,000 was appropriated for grad
ing streets and avenues. In paving work
sheet asphalt, asphalt block, and asphalt
macadam were used.
The prices paid for new sheet-asphalt
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The repair of sheet asphalt pavements
by the use of the heater method was dis
continued. The area already resurfaced
under this method is 10000 square yards,
and until the relative superiority OF this
method of resurfacing over the other
method of cutting out the old material
and replacing 1t with new material is de-
termined it is not intended to continue
resurfacing by the heater method.
Table showing square yards and
mileage Of roadway pavements to June
On 1919
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bage. ashes. miscellaneous refuses deaa
animals and night soil, which work Is
done under contract.
The work of street cleaning involves
flushing. squeegeeing. machine and hand
cleaning, and dust prevention.
The area OF streets cleaned by ma
chimes increased from 2,167,000 square
yards in 1912 to 2.225.O00 square yards
in 1913. The area OF paved alleys cleaned
increased from 1.033.0 square yards to
100000 square yards. The area cleaned
Of suburban streets. paved with macad-
am and gravel, and unpaved. increased
from 1,416.4S0 to 1.4S1.525 square yards
The daily cleaning by hand OF all streets
in the central portions OF the city
amounts to ISIS, 600 square yards. which
is an increase of g.. 900 square yards
over the preceding year. The flushing
Of the rougher paved streets. consisting
Of cobblestone, granite. and some as
phalt- streets having an area
amounting to 10000 square yards. an in
crease Of 10000 over the preceding year.
The smoothly paved streets in the hand
cleaned area, which in addition to being
swept by hand are further cleaned by
the use Of sQueegees. amount to 1.741.-
600 square yards. The dust prevention
includes the coating Of all unpaved sub
urban streets with emulsion road oil.
This treatment Is used in lieu of the old
treatment Of sprinkling with water.
The appropriation for street cleaning
was $285. Goo including the cost OF snow
removal The appropriation for the pre-
vious year was $4,000. but q separate
appropriation OF $4,000 was made for
snow removal.
The cost Of the work done during the
year per 1000 square yards Is as fol-
lows: Machine cleaning. 1871 cents; hand
cleaning. 1874 cents; squeegeeing. ILL.,
cents: flushing. 24-S cents; alley cleaning.
32.5 cents.
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Five applications for licenses TO practice
pharmacy by reciprocal exchange were
received and granted, this making a total
OF twenty-seven licenses issued during
the year.
Relations of reciprocal exchange were
established with Texas and Kentucky,
making a total of fifteen states with
which this board reciprocates
The treasurer's report shows:
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Receipts Observation-Disclosures. SSH 81
disbursements ........--..........,..$ $50. 81
Cash on deposit Nat. Cap Bank. 1.67
This board is no longer member ef
tne National Association of Boards of
Pharmacy; this action was taken after
receiving the opinion of the corporation
counsel. dated April IL. 1913. that that
association was purely voluntary organ
ization, and not recognized by any laws
applicable to the District of Columbia
The present pharmacy law should be
amended SO as to make it unlawful for
person, nrm or corporation. not ex-
empted by the present law. to have in his
or their possession any of the narcotic or
habit-forming drugs or preparations, as
are referred to in section IL of the law,
also that II shall be unlawful for them to
have in their possession any utensils en-
ployed in their preparation or for their
administration or use pipes for opium
smoking or any paraphernalia pertaining
thereto, except upon the written order of
a legally authorized practitioner of medi-
cine. dentistry or veterinary medicine In
the District of Columbia.
Section Is Of the law should also be
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This unit cost is based upon the con-
tract cost and the service performed.
The contracts for garbage. ashes and
miscellaneous refuse were entered into
July 1, 1910. for a period of five years.
The contract for night soil was for 8
period of three years from July 1. 1910
and it expired July 1. 1913. A new con-
tract for doing this work was entered
into for q period OF FIVE years at $15,OU
per annum.
Municipal Collection Of City Waste.
With q view of obtaining less objec-
tionable. more efficient and more econ
omical service for the collection OF cit,
waste. the Commissioners believe that an
appropriation should be made for the pur-
pose of investigating and reporting upon
the advisability Of the collection and dis
pOsal Of this waste by them without ths
Intervention Of contracts.
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FAIRGROUNDS.

The following Fairgrounds have been
operated under the jurisdiction of the
Commissioners of the District OF Columbia
during the past year:
Georgetown playground. 34th street and
Volta place northwest
Gallinger play ground. 10Th and streets
northwest.
Mount Pleasant playground, 14th and
Kenyon streets northwest.
New York avenue playground, LIST street
and New York avenue northwest
Bloomingdale playground, I'd and BTy-
ant streets.
RosedaIe playground. 18th and Kramer
streets northeast.
Garfield Park playground, I'd street and
Virginia avenue southeast.
Virginia Avenue playground 10th street
and Virginia avenue southeast.
Neighborhood House playground, 40 N
street southwest.
Howard playground. 5th and w streets
northwest.
Cardozo playground. 1st and I streets
southwest.
Additional Activities.
In addition to the activities of the
above grounds the department. has con-
Quoted a public school base ball league
for eight school divisions and a cham
pionship series Of base ball to determine
the winners of the city championship.
In these leagues ffty-eight schools and
approximately 600 boys took part.
A public school athletic meet was con-
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BUILDING OPERATIONS.

The estimated value of building work.
including repairs to buildings. during the
year. but not including buildings OF the
United States government. was $10, ,243, 1873.
This shows a decrease under tire preced-
ing year of $6,52s.43 The value of build
ings erected by the federal government, as
reported to the inspector of buildings, was
$50. .267. .46.
The number Of permits issued for build
ings, building repairs. awnings. signs, en-
gines, motors. elevators etc, was 6.2c4, an
increase of "a over thu preceding year.
the number of permits granted Tor pro-
jections beyond the building line was 2. 447.
a decrease of S39 from those issued during
the preceding year.
The number OF dwelling houses con-
structed was 1,540, decrease of 634 un-
der the preceding year; the number of
apartment houses erected was il, a de-
crease OF Is under the preceding year;
the number Of business bui dings erected
was 296. an increase OF Il over the pre-
ceding year; the number Of buildings re-
paired was 4,246. an increase OF 946 over
the preceding year. The total number Of
new buildings erected during the year was
$3.50. a decrease Of 685 under the preced-
The distribution of the cost of these i'm
movements, including the repairs to ex-
isting buildings, is as follows:
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pavement, asphalt block, and asphalfic
macadam pavement were as follows:
Per square yard.
Laying sheet asphalt pavement (23f-inch
asphalt surface, Pinch binder. before com -
pression), with 6-inch concrete base. -. LIT
Laying vitrifed block cutters. with 6-inch
SViiSActo C"s. 800
Laying asphaltic macadam pavement on D
lncn concrete DaSe OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. AOs
Laying asphaltfc macadam pavement on
broken stone base OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~
Laying, Pinch asphalt block pavement, with
6-inch concrete base e..................... 1.10
The prices for the fiscal year 1914 are
as follows:
Per square yard.
Laying sheet asphalt pavement finch
asphalt surface, pinch binder before COM
pression). with 6inch concrete base. 0.B
Laying vitrifed block cutters. with 6-inch
Laying bituminous concrete pavement on e.
inch concrete base OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10A
Laying htuminous concrete pavement on
broken stone base 81
e,inch concrete base ...a.............. .A p. 17s