The Washington times., 1923-02-06
NAMES Of.
2,228 ON.
LIST
Peck's Hotel in Georgetown
Was Headquarters for
Politicians.
By GEORGE FRANKLIN.

Contrasts are the declared
measure of differences. Wash
ington's growth in a hundred
years is difficult to visualize.
Yet it can be measured by the
eye of the 1922 residents through
a concerto illustration embracing
the development of hundred
years. Compare the first city
directory published in 1922 with
that of 1922 and little more is
needed to impress one with what
has taken place here, according to
those fortunate enough to make
the comparison.
Contained 2.s2S Names.
The first Washington directory
was published by William Duncan
in 1922. It listed 2,22S names. Be-
= sides the addresses OF permanent
residents, which were approximate
rather than specific as seen In the
city directory of today, 1t contained
the residential addresses of United
States Senators and Congressman,
most of whom occupied quarters in
boarding houses. Then, to add to
its interest, it carried the charter
of Washington, the city ordinances.
and a miscellaneous collection OF in
formation properly belonging to q
gazetteer.
The volume was of pocket size,
contained 14S pages, including a
liberal section devoted to advertis-
ing. and weighed less than eight
ounces. 1t was bound with board
covers and black cloth back.
4 - HnfA NtvNAe
prominent in American history,
whose names appear in the direc-
tory, are Martin Van Buren, and
Rufus King, United Senators ref&e>
senting New York. They made their
home at Peck's Hotel, Georgetown,
which seems to have been a sort Of
political headquarters for the law
makers. Among the members Of
the House listed in the directory as
residing at Peck's Hotel were
Samuel Edwards of Pennsylvania,
BENJAMIN German of Massachusetts,,
Lewis McLane Of Delaware, Charles
r. Mercer OF Virginia, and Henry r.
Warfield of Maryland
States Had Delegates.
Daniel w. TompIxins. vice presi-
dent. and president of the Senate.
was domiciIed at "Mr. Dawson's on
Capitol HILL
ras 1922 several OF the States were
represented in Congress by dele
gates" Among the latter were
James w. Bates, Of Arkansas,
whose residence was given at ''Mr.
Handy's on Pennsylvania avenue
near Twelfth street." Mr.. Fernan-
dez, initials not given. of Florida,
whose Washington residence was
not mentioned, and Solomon Sibley,
of Michigan. located with Mr..
Tucker, opposite Central Market"
Thomas Carbery appears as
mayor. He was aided in govern
men and q Common Council. A
special. commission existed for
building a city hall Of which the
mayor was chairman. Six police
constables maintained the peace.
Among the city commissions
which have since disappeared was
the Board Of Managers of City
Lotteries. One Thomas II. ellis
IL given as president of the board.
The board was organized to devise
ways and means for raising funds
required to erect two public school
houses, q penitentiary and a jail. /.
Three Chimney Sweeps.
The purity Of the water used by
the citizens and the assurance of
an abundant supply were provided
for through the appointment by the
mayor Of a contractor to whom was
awarded the work of keeping pumps
and hydraunts in operating order.
The incumberant in 1922 was Anon
Woodward.
Precautionary steps against fires
were taken through the naming by
the mayor Of three official Chin
ney sweeps. Each was assigned his
district. and was required monthly
TO report the number OF flues swept
out by him and the names of house
holders who refused to permit the
cleaning of their chimnies. They
were paid by the householder at the
rate of 10 cents a floor for each
flue cleaned. Chimney sweeps were
liable to a fine of IS in each instance
where it was proved they had failed
TO perform their duty. They were
required to furnish q $500 bond.
Other appointments made by the
mayor were wUOd corders and meas
urers. Sellers of .cordwood were