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preceding year Of s5s. II 10 estimated
that the total cost Of nsw plumbing work
installed in private buildings during the
y ysiu. q repair. and r emo s wors On
old plumbing IL es76.s2A. The average
numbsr Of Inspections Per day Per man
Of the neld inspection force was 146.
Twenty-one cases OF violations Of the
the Police Court.
Under the compulsory drainage act
thirty1two cases were forwarded by the
health department ard other branches
Of the District government for the install
lation Of sewer and water in those in
stances where the owner had failed to do
the work after notice served upon him. In
eleven OF these cases TIE owner or agent
subsequently, installed the service, and In
eight cases the work was done by the
District OF Columbia and assessments
therefor levied. Thirteen cases are now
pending. :,
Plumbing Board.
During the year the plumbing board
held twenty-four sessions for examina-
ton Of candidates for license as master
plumber and gasfitter. Tho total number
The humber Of original candidates was
fourteen. Of whom two passed and twelve
failed. OF the forty who had been pre-
viously examined for license twelve passed
and. twenty-eight failed.
Inspection Of Steam Boilers.
The number Of steam boilers inspected
by the Inspector Of steam boilers during
the year was 616. including four for the
United States and sixty-iye for the Dis
trict Of Columbia Two were condemned
as unfit for further use. The compensa-
ton of this Official Is received from fees
paid by the owners OF the boilers. The
total amount OF fees reported by him
during the year was $2,23s and the ex-
penses of inspection 1910. leaving a net
compensation OF $1,925.
Examination Of Steam Engineers.
The board of examiners Of steam en-
amined 40 applicants, OF whom thirty
nine were found eompetent and eighty
one incompetent This board also con-
Quoted examinations OF would-be auto
mobile and motor cycle operators.
Public Convenience Stations.
The three public convenience stations,
located At 7th street and Pennsylvania
avenue 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue and eth and x streets northwest.
were operated during the year from 6
pay compartments amounted to s3,86O. 81.
A fourth station, at 18th and H streets
northeast was completed by day labor
within the appropriation. which bids for
this work exceeded. Plans for a fifth
station. at 9Th street northwest south of
for other stations are under considera-
ton.
Street Lighting.
There are 1870 street lamps Of all
kinds in the District Of Columbia, as
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ROADWAY PAYMENTS.

The accompanying table shows the
area. in square yards. Of new roadway
payements laid and old roadway pave
ments resurfaced during the year, with
the totals. in square yards and miles, of
the various kinds of paxements at the
close Of the fiscal year, to be as follows:
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THESE Costs all show an increase due
to Increased cost Of supplies, and more
especially OF labor. The increased rate
or pay enectivs September 1. 1915. has
peen IN operation twelve months.
against ten the previous fiscal year.
The total cost OF street cleaning. in
GLIDING all charges except interest on
Investment and depreciation. was 1925
zif.4o. BASED. upon the 1915 census Of
q population Of 357.74s, this gives a per
capita cost per year Of $0.sos. as against
a per capita cost the preceding year
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Street and Alley Cleaning.

The street and alley cleaning division
serves a population of nearly 400. 900
and covers an area Of approximately
seventy square miles. It has charge
Of the cleaning OF all streets. avenues
and alleys In the District Of Columbia.
except such work on the outlying coun-
ty roads and suburban streets as is
done under the supervision of the SUI
not done by contract,
The expenditures for hand patrol
work and machine washing represent
over two-thirds Of the total expendi-
lures Tor street cleaning work. The
AREA cleaned by this method has grad
ually been increased: II this area were
considered a single street thirty feet
wide. such street would approximate
212 miles in length.
The unit cost per thousand SQUARE
yards Of this work Is as fnlInwa.
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walks during the year were as follows:
For large jobs adjoining paved streets.
per square yard Observation-Disclosures 0.98
For large jobs adjoining unpaved streets
and for all small Jobs. per square yard. LIE
For the fiscal year 1918 the prices are
as, follows:
For large Jobs adjoining paved streets.
For large jobs Ai adjoining unpaved streets. '''
and for all small Jobs. per square ysrd. l.H
The initiative in the matter of paving
sidewalks and alleys is generally left
with the owners of abutting property,
the Commissioners requiring q majority
petition for such work before 1t is or
cered. Exceptions are made. however. in
cases where, on account of public dan
ger or other public reason, the paving is
demanded. The law requires the Com
mtssionerg to advertise for two weeks
their intention to lay sidewalks and
bearing when in the opinion Of the Com
The work 10 ordered subsequent to such
hearing when in the opinion of the COM
missioners 1t is necessary for the public
safety, health. comfort and convenience
The demand for this class of construc-
ton is constant, and increased appro-
priations for this work could adyan-
tageously be expended.
/, Bridges.
Work of constructing a reinforced
conorets viaduct In the line of 18th
street. across Military road. and a
bridge platform and wall at the east
end OF the NJ street bridge across Rock
creef was commenced during the
year and Ia now In progress The
contract price for the former Is $33.650.
and for the latter $S,724. The Con-
necticut avenue bridge across Rock
creek was repaved with asphalt, a por-
ton Of the work having been done
during the fiscal year 1916 and the bal
ance completed during the fiscal year
1917. The Aqueduct bridge across the
Potomac river was redoored, and the
Pennsylvania avenue bridge across
the Eastern branch was painted during
the year. Other minor bridges were
painted and new floors placed thereon,
On the Dumbarton bridge across Rock
creek on the line of Q street six
bronze lampposts were erected In the
center line thereof. A portion OF the
wall along Canal road AUDITING the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal Is in process
of reconstruction at a contract price
OF $21.i44. An appropriation was made
for the preparation Of plans and speci-
ncations for e. new bridge to replace
the present Calvert street bridge across
Rock creek. The Commissioners I'M
vited competitive designs and accepted
the design Of Mr.. George o. Totten. r.,
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Collection and Disposal of City
Refuse.

Legislation was again unavailingly
requested by the Commissioners in their
estimates for the fiscal year 1918 for
use plant. The present contracts ex-
pire on June 80. 1918. Bids were re-
Gently requested for the collection and
removal OF the various classes of refuse
and. as Will be seen by the figures
given below, the lowest bids have in
creased very greatly over present con-
tract prices:
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Sidewalks and Alleys.

COMPARATIVE
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FIRE DEPARTMENT.


The report Of the chief engineer shows
that the total number of alarms re-
cSived during the year was i.4ss. 1hs
total IRE damage was $20b.2S7. covered
by insurance In the amount OF . 1880 sss
from the loss of the preceding year:
Notwithstanding the fact that 10 nres OF
exceptional severity occurred. These ~
hres in themselves were responsioie ior
q loss Of 376.475.
The great decrease In the amount OF
fre loss In the District OF Column ia
during the year. notwftnstahoihs the
increased number OF puNdinss 10
protected and the increased number OF
busin ess esta bIishrnents. Is highly graf
flying, and In itself speaks not only lor
1.-THE efficiency OF the nfe-nE n.lils
branch of the service, but also voluhes
for the work Of the fire-prevention once.
Motor Apparatus.
The appropriations for the year pro
vide for three tractors for Steam ine
engine four combination chemlcai anu
hose wagons and one motor-pr0peleu
aerial hook-and-ladder truck. the ue-
partmsnt also received curing ene snd
q motor-propelled combination cnemi-
cal and hose wagon for installation IN
No, 70 engine house to replace MORSE
drawn apparatus now iocnLea .heiu'
n Ia 10 be hoped that within the next
two. Years the fire department will be
completely motorized, and the use OF
horses thereby DISCONTINUED 81.
Two-Platoon System.
In his report the chief engineer rec
sommends that the two-platoon system
he adopted for the fire department. IN
order that the members may be anord-
ed relief from their present connne-
ment of twenty-one hours on DUTY eacn
hut q
for relaxation This recommendation
has been the subject of careful study
and consideration The Commissioners
feeI that the need for its adoption 10 SO
clearly set forth as TO be beyond ques.
tion, and urge upon Congress the refer
which can be afforded by the employ
ment of additional men and the adop-
ton of the system referred to-
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used by contractors In asphalt pave
meuts laid during the year: McuteSuma
asphalt. In repairs and resurfacing Of
pavements: Trinidad and TAxas -.
phsltA In proportion Of IS and IS parts.
In asphalt blocks made for use by the
District. ',-
Records of tests Of various asphalts
and asphaltic mixtures. oils, sands, stone
Of the inspector Of asphalts and ce-
mentg,
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Condemnation Of Insanitary Build
ings.

The board for the condemnation Of in
sued orders for the demolition of 20 build
ings and the repair of IS buildings. OF
the buildings ordered to be demolished. 10
were located on streets and 10 In afleyH
located on streets and 20 in alleys
Since the creation Of the board, May I,
1919; It has examined 6.70s buildings. 6
Which 2'os2 were demolished and so
l.40e were located on streets and e76 n
alleys: OF the buildings repaired, 1,073
were located on streets and $50 IN alleys.
CURED to secure other quarters through the
action Of the board in the demolition oS
buildings since the creation Of the board :
= s.ozS, The number Of tenants benefited
paired by the board is 5,266
Othere repairs have been made to build.5
ings at the request Of the board by many
owners and agents without the necessity
OF serving formal notice upon them. Five
cases were referred to the Corporation
counsel for legal proceedings. =
Sewers. -
It is beyond the scope of this report
TO detail the various drainage studies 8
a ana ptans IN course OF preparations and
related physical data. References to the
report Of Its superintendent will prove :
ooen interesting and instructive rs I'd
one OF the principal essentials to the,
health and comfort of this community
and other communities within its tidal
range. An important branch OF the
work OF the department is that relat-
ing to the preparation of permits for
and supervision OF the underground
work OF public service corporations and
others. =
The length of main and pipe sewers
constructed during the year was 1888
miles. The total length of main and
pipe sewers in the District of Colum-s
bta June 30. 1917, was 7173i lmiies OF
wnfcn 1899 miles are main sewers ands
514.44 are pipe sewers. The total cost
OF the sewage system to June 80, 1877.
was $lS,b69.S3o-21. The cost of the sew
age-dieposal system to the same date
was $4.6S5.165.71. making a total cost
OF the complete system to June so, 1917,
The final section Of Rock Creek main
lntercepting sewer, extending as FAR
northward as Military road. was under
construction during the year The final
section of the Anacostia main fnterls
cepting sewer was partly constructed
ana contract executed for Constructing
the hrst section of the upper Potomac
intercepting power.
Sewer Construction. ri,
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ssss SONAR ysris Of nu5sz block tRsplased with Dur1
lhu Of ot :
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ublie-conveniencs Stations.
Street Lighting.

There are 1870 street lamps of all
kinds in the District of Columbia, az
follows:
Mantle gsa IN oo<
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Inspection of Steam Boilers.


The board of examiners Of steam en-
gineers held hfty-two meetings and ex-
amined 100 applicants, Of whom thirty
nine were found competent and eighty
one incompetent This board also con-
Quoted examinations Of would-be auto
mobile and motor cycle operators.
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school Age.

On septspbeF .. 1915. the Commits
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Meteorological Laboratory.

Specimens sent Into the bacteriolog-
teal laboratory for diagnosis during
In addition, 1888 specimens of milk
and cream were collected for bacterio-
logical examination. AS the fiscal year
closed arrangements were being made
for the Inauguration of the sociological
werk authorized by the appropriation
iof March 8. 1o17
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sioners promulgated an amendment to
the regulations to prevent the spread
Of tuberculosis IN the District Of Co
lumbia providing for the exclusion
from school Of all teachers, pupils, jan
itors and helpers suffering from laryn-
geai or pulmonary tuberculosis or from
tuberculosis In any other communi-
cable form. The records OF the health
department. at the time Of the promul-
cation of this regulation showed 90
children of school age suffering from
tuberculosis in the manner described.
While the exclusion of these children
from school has resulted In revisions OF
the diagnosis in some cases and re-
ports of recoveries in others, q sum-
cient number of cases Acknowledged
to be tuberculosis still remain to JUS
tify the action that has been taken
looking toward the maintenance of
schools for tuberculous pupils
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Sewer Construction.

and cost of sewers Constructed an.
ing the year:
Section. Tenv,, cos, -
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In the Jail department of this insti-
tuition, the population shows q slight
decrease. This decrease is due to the
activity OF the criminal courts In hear
ing cases more promptly than has been
possible ut times In the past. In the
hospital department the daily average
decreased from l7s in 1915 to 157 In
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R1umbing and plumbing Inspscticn.
During ths ysar the plumbing ONCE made
sb,lss fnapecttous'-a decrease under tbs
The Washington herald., 1917-11-08
I23 MORE JITNEURS
TAKE OUT LICENSES
Ten-Cent Fare Men Must Apply to
Utilities Commission.

There are today many more jit-
neys operating in the National Cap
ital judging from the licenses for
these vehicles that were issued by
the Utilities Commission.
Twenty-three licenses were granted
for the operation of jitneys in vari-
Gus parts of the city.
Thirteen Licenses were granted for
the route from Fifteenth and IL
streets northeast to Jackson place
and H street northwest. Two were
granted for the route from Fifteenth
and Fl streets northeast to Thir-
teenth street and New York avenue
northwest. Two from Lincoln Park
by way OF L street to Thirteenth
and ( streets northwest Five for
the route across the Aqueduct Bridge.
and one from the Aqueduct Bridge
to the Union Station.
Those jitney drivers who think that
they cannot make a profit by charg-
ing a five-cent fare must appeal to
the Utilities Commission for a ten
cent fare. according to an announce
ment of the commission.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-08
RECRUITING STATION
REMOVES TOY. "A.
Structure at Seventh Street and
Pa. Ave, Used by U. S.


The main recruiting station of the
army yesterday was moved from its
tented quarters at Seventh street and
pennsylvania avenue northwest, into
a rear room of the Y. NJ. c. A. Build
ing adjoining. and henceforth ap-
picants for enlistment will be ex-
amined there.
The change is regarded as highly
benefcial to the recruiting service.
as the new Y. NJ c. A. Building.
now approaching completion. possess
es many comfortable features that
appeal to the officers. The structure
was designed by the Y. NJ. C. A. as
a recreation headquarters for the en-
hsted men of the army and navy.
ana no pains have been spared TO
make 1t attractive in that respect, as
well as a general information bureau
for men in both branches of the mill
tary service coming here as strangers
or unacquainted with the city.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-08
GIRLS! TRY IT!
have Thick, WAVY,
BEAUTIFUL HAIR
Every Particle of Dandruff Dis
appears and Hair Stops
Coming Out.
Draw a Moist Cloth Through Hair
and Double Its Beauty
at Once.

Your hair becomes light, wavy,
fluffy. abundant and appears as soft.
lustrous and beautiful as a young
girls after n "Danderine hair cleanse"
Just try this-moisten a cloth with q
little Danderine and carefully draw 1t
through your hair, taking one small
strand at time. This will cleanse
the hair OF dust. dirt and excessive oil
and in just a few moments you have
doubled the beauty of your hair.
Besides beautifying the hair at once.
Danderine dissolves every particle of
dandruff; cleanses, purifies and invigo-
rates the scalp. forever stopping itch
ing and falling hair.
But what will please you most will
be after a few weeks use when you
will actually see new hair-fne and
downy at tlrst-yes-but really new
hair growing all over the scalp. If you
care for pretty, soft hair and lots of
it, surely invest few cents in a bot
tie of knowlton's Danderine at any
drug store or toilet counter, and just
try it.
Save your hair! Beautify it, You
will say this was the best money you
ever spent.-AdV
The Washington herald., 1917-11-08
100000 men
WILL AVENCE
U.S.CASUALT|ES
American Military Force Is
Now Greatest in Ma
tion's History.

That German night attacks Some
where in the region of the Rhine
Marne CanaP which drew America s
first blood on the battle lines has
brought its own answer. The answer
Is that Americas dead shall not go
unavenged-and tonight there are
more than 100000 Americans in SER
vice to prove it.
The immediate effect OF the first ac-
ton in which American troops in
Europe participated was to give such
an impetus to recruiting for the army
and navy that within three days after
the full story of the night attack be-
came public, the combined strength of
Americas armed forces had passed
the 100000 mark-a figure never be-
fore attained in the history Of the
United States.
The exact figures are 1.735.s90 for
the army 271.571 for the navy, a
grand total of 2.OO6,S9l men. The
shortly expected call for a second
draft will increase these figures by
probably JC0.COO-a grand array of
more than 100000 men for America S
shock against the German front.
Two million men and twenty bill
lion dollars in seven months to the
day since war was declared is Ameri-
cas- contribution as it stands tonight.
Official figures on the nations armed
strength were obtained yesterday, and
show the grand total of 2,0o6,S ,S91 TO be
divided as follows:
Army. including officers and men:
national army. 6l6,S2O; national guard,
4G9, 1000; regular army. 10000; special
branches, 10000: reserves, $1,000
Navy-Officers, $500: enlisted men,
147.S71: naval reserves, 5000; naval
militia. 15.000: marine corps, 5000:
coast guard. 5000; hospital corps, 6.50o
total 2157l
The Washington herald., 1917-11-08
Forged Cuban Money
Orders Circulated in u. S.

1t has recently come to the knowl-
edge OF the Postoffice Department
that forged or counterfeit Cuban
money orders have been circulated or
attempted to be circulated in the
United States, especially among banks
and large business firms.
Business men are advised, there
fore. IL money orders purporting to be
issued at Havana bearing serial num-
bers greater than $4,000 are received
for credit to notify postmasters or
postofice inspectors in order that they
may be investigated. particularly
when request for credit is made by
customers heretofore unknown.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-08
Are You Fat?
Just Try This

Thousands of overfat people have
become slim by following the advice
If doctors who recommend Marmola
Prescription Tablets, those harmless
little fat reducers that simplify the
dose Of the famous Marmola Prescrip-
ton.
II too fat, don't wait for the doctors
advice. Go now to your druggist or
write to the Marmola Co., S64 Wood
ward Ave, Detroit. Mich, and for 75c
procure large case of these tablets.
They reduce two. three or four
pounds week without exercise. diet
ing or any unpleasant effect what
ever. II too fat. try this today.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-08
STOUT WOMEN
ADMITTED FREE
TO FOOD SHOW
More Than 200 Take Ad-
vantage Of Weight to
See Exhibit.

Stout women were the guests OF
honor at the food show at Conven-
ton Hall last night. and all women
weighing more than 200 pounds were
admitted free. Tonight will be the
"Newlyweds' night. All couples
married during 1917 are invited TO
come and those who are thoughtful
enough to bring the marriage GER
tificates will be admitted free.
More than 200 women were admit
ted free last night as being over
200 pounds in weight. No scales were
visible at the entrance. and when
a large woman bore down with all
sails set no questions were asked.
but the gate was swung wide and
she was smiled through.
Patrons Enjoy Dancing.
Dancing has been inaugurated by
the officials of the show and one
end of the large floor has been roped
of for those who desire to dance.
Two sessions are held daily. The
doors are opened at 2:30 in the af-
ternoon and closed at p. m. Again
at 80 the doors are opened. closinS
each evening at 1880. The show
started last Monday and will con-
tinue until November II.
Lectures are given each night by
Mrs. Bertha Wilcox, culinary expert
and household economist
A meat substitute that contained
the full nourishment OF meat, with
out the high cost and the bother
OF preparing the latter, was demon
strated by Mrs. Wilcox last night.
Peanut butter. raisins and lemon juice
were the ingredients Of the substi-
tute. They are mixed together and
enough lemon juice is added to suit
the taste of the maker. This dish,
Mrs. Wilcox declared, needed nc
cooking.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-08
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

District Of Columbia and Maryland Fair TO-
day. TonorrOw fair slightly warmcr; gentle
northeast to east winds.
Nirgiuia-Fsir today. Tomorrow fair warmer
north and east portions; moderate northeast
winds
LOCAL TEMPERATURES.
Midnight, 52: , q. m. 50; a. m. ~; 6 a m.
Il; a. m. 3e; 10 a. m. a; Y noon, 4s; y. n.
81; p. m, 81: y. IN, -; p. m. a: 10
p M. g. Highest 81: lowest. IS.
Relative huinidity-s a. m, y; T. m, IS; S
y. m. ~ Rainfall s 7. IN. TO p. M. 0.
Hours Of sunshine. los; PER cent Of possible
sunshine, 10.
DepartuIes-AccImulatcd deficiency of temper
ature since January l. 1877. -532; deficiency Of
temperature since November !. 1911 n. Aeon
mulated deficiency Of precipitation since January
!. 1917. lib; deficiency Of precipitation since
November !. 1917. -N.57.
Temperature same date last year-Hishest, 60;
IoWest e
The Washington herald., 1917-11-08
OTHER TEMPERATURES.
TIDE TABLES.

TIDE TABLES.
Compiled by United States Coast and Geoietic
SurVey.)
Today-Low tide, 9T a. IN. and 1901 p. m. !;
Ligh tide, 2:i6 a m. and $50 y
CONDITION OF THE WATER.
TCmprrature and condition Gf water last night:
Great Faus-Tsmperature. q: condition. muddy.
Dalecarlia reserToir-TcmI eratwe. IS; condition
at north connection, muddy; condition at south
connection. muddy. Georgetown distributing
reservoir temperature. AZ condition at infuent
gatehOuse 20; condition at Cfiluent gatehCuSe, So
Automobile lamps must be lighted by SCI