Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-10
r. Creighton Rice, Emmett Whitehead.
Capt. Winfield Jones, Capt. A. D. Bright
and Col. r. u. Simms.
Report by Col. Randle.


and Col. r. u. Simms.
Report by Col. Randle.
A report of the work done far, in
retaining the Anacostia flats and tell
ing of work yet to be done was given
by Col. Arthur z. Randle. chairman ST
the committee which has jurisdiction
of this for the chamber. Col Randle
was rendered a rising vote OF thanks
for his report He said. in part
AT the last Congress the War De-
partment recommended 100000 to con-
ttnue the work of reclaiming the flats,
but the District Commissioners cut it
down to 100000. 1t is to be hoped
that the next estimate of the engineer $
office of the War Department will be
recommended by our new board of Com
missioners. and it is the duty Of every
citizen who has the interest of the Ma
tional Capital at heart and who cares
for the health of his family. to use his
utmost efforts to have appropriated for
dredging the amount that is estimated
for the project"
Two reports made by the committee
on referendum from the Chamber of Com
merce of the United States, made by
Nathan Boone Williams, We're accepted
These reports recommended that the
referendum proposing to give greater
control to the government of prices dur
ing the war should be opposed, and that
the referendum suggesting additional
legislation affecting railroads be laid
upon the table.
Robert N. Harper. chairman of the
committee in charge of the reunion of
the Confederate Veterans, stated that
the affair had been the most successful
one ever held by the former southern
soldiers. He said that Washington's en-
tertainment had cost the city only
$4,000, as against cost of $4,000 to
$4,000 in other cities. A deficit yet re-
mains, however, he said, and expressed
the hope that it would be met soon.
Commissioner Gardiner spoke briefly
saying that he had expressed his poll
cies in his address following the adj
minstration of the oath of office, and
that inasmuch as these had appeared in
the press he would not repeat them. He
thanked the business men of Washing
ton for the confidence they had placed in
him, saying it had deeply touched him.
Speaks for Local Charities.
John Dolph. chairman of the commit
tee on charities of the chamber, spoke
briefly. urging that local charities
should not be forgotten because of the
war or high prices. These do not re-
leve us of our responsibilities to our
charities he said. He pointed out that
not only is money an essential in char
ity work. but that its wise administra-
ton is also necessary
James F. oyster introduced the reso-
Woodward. who was a charter member
of the Chamber of Commerce.
He was civic leader, generous. pa
triotic and charitable read the resolu-
tons. ne was a $tanch supporter of
all movements for the betterment Of
the city and of business conditions.
AS n merchant he brought to his busi-
ness not only success, but dignity"
Mr.. Harper introduced the resolutions
concer ming the death of Mr.. Shea. also
n charter member. The paper sets
forth that Mr.. Shea was IAN active par
ticipant in all movements for the bet
terment of the District. We have lost
true and tried friend and the COM
munity one of its best citizens. Mr..
Shea was one of the pioneers of the
capital. His will be a difficult place to
fill"
lively tilt ensued when the propo-
sition was made to appoint a committee
to inquire into the ACCESSIBILITY of pur
chasing Carroll Institute Hall as a per-
manent home for the chamber. Senti-
ments We're strong in favor Of the prop
ostion to obtain a permanent home for
the organization, but the majority OPP
posed limiting the committee in its
seach. The final result was that the
present committee, which Is instructed
to search for a permanent home, was
directed to continue it's efforts.
President A Leftwich Sinclair pre-
sided. The meeting ended with a dis
play of motion pictures taken on the
July outing of the chamber to Chesa-
peake Beach. A buffet supper was
served following the meeting