The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-04

Central heating. lighting and power
e ecmpletiOn sSaiiSlns.5. ........,.... sis.ia %
Butler bullding-For remodeling
walls Of hrst-story annex to top OF
foundation and erecting a two
for for remodeiins toilets. ,s,5oc Co., iAss q
Building. Bureau Of Engraving anA
Printing tnew)-For sidewalks.
Patent office buiidins--Fcr ttecchini. WV -"
cal and engineering services au-
thorixed In the act approved
March I, 1913. incident TO the prep
aration Of plans and estimates
for the construction OF the Patent
limited to preliminary sketches. 1000 90
New roof. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10000 90
Remodelins q portion OF the
fourth story to enable II to be
used for office purposes.,....... 5000 %
New iron fence. repaving south
plaza, and resetting granite
steps leading to the street at
the north and south plsxas... 1900, 90
For alterations and improve
ments In files rooms (Nos. ~
and 7O. Division OF Loans and
For changes in ms sdyeen, new fur. '''' y
niture. ETC.. In cash room....... 10000 %
Mig sum for Fortiacstiens.
Ono Of the largest increases in the
estimates Is that relating to fortihca-
lions and other works of defense for
which approximately s57, 100000 is
asked. as compared with $4,000, 900
last year.
For maintenance and operation OF
the Panama canal f11,0s4,OO0 is esti.
mated, and for continuing construc.
canal, exclusive OF fortihcations, is
s1e,7s7,O0o
Under the postal service tho larger
Items are:'
For railroad transportation OF
Carriers Sc. oSo, 600: Tor inland trans.
portatiou by star routes, ss.676y0O0.
Extensive improvements and the
ssnIarRement OF the National Zoologi-
cal Park in this city are recommended
Aviary Suiidins-ror the eonstruc-
tion Of an aviary building, with
interior and exterior cages. includ-
nE labor and materials and all
necessary incidental expenses. $50, 900 90
house--For the construc-
tion OF a house for elephants and
other very large animals. includ-
ing yards and bathi nspoois. nrst
Grading and nilins-For grading
and nilins ravines to prepare sites
R.sdjus,msnt Of boundaries. Ma.
tional Geological Park-For acduir-
ing In accordance with the pro-
visions Of the sundry civil act APP
provsd June - 1914 for tho con-
demnation Of land for an addition to
tho National Geological Park all
the lots. pieces, or parcels OF land.
other than the one therein except
ed. that lie between tho present
western boundary OF the National
Zooisgicai Park and Connecticut
avenue. from Cathedral avenue to
KlinEie road. -. tti.ts, together
with the sum Of f0. 200 appro-
priAted for this purpose by the
sundry civil act approved June q.
1918. which IL hereby reapportioned,
both sums 20 be available until
used; and said land. when ac-
auired. together with the included
highways. TO be added TO and be-
como a part OF the National Zoo
logical Park: In all.".............. i's, s,l ~
Trade Cemmissien.
A total OF sioo,f 10 required for
he salaries OF the members and
Jerks OF the Federal Trade Commits.
lion, most OF the estimates for clerks
,eing new. An additional $4,000 IL |
iesired. for travelling expenses. con.
lngent expenses and rent under the |
federal Trade Commission.
For continuing the construction OF |
he bridge across the Potomac river |