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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1905
Page
2
Saks offers made to measure suits with new fabrics ready for inspection. Featuring foreign and domestic looms, diverse patterns, and careful selection. Register your measurements to have fabric laid aside for your Spring suit. Continuous workmanship remains the hallmark of Saks garments.
Gift of $200 from the Metropolitan Club board to Fire Chief Belt via M D Knight supports the Firemen's Relief Association. The fund is low due to recent fire-related debts, prompting a $2.50 special assessment plus 60 cents monthly dues. The association aids widows and orphans, granting $1,000 to each widow or child of a deceased member. Chief Belt thanks the club in a letter.
The Washington Conservatory of Music under Miss Hattie A. Gibbs will present a program of pupil work with instructors. The conservatory at Ninth and T streets northwest serves over 160 pupils and fills a need for the colored residents. Gibbs is assistant director of music in public schools and an Oberlin graduate.
Superintendent Stidham outlines citizen duties and merchant cooperation to curb litter on Seventh Street. Commissioner West pledges support and possible extra staff to remove and prevent street litter, urging delivery drivers, porters, and private waste handlers to change bagging, sweeping, and disposal practices.
Arrangements for the Phi Delta Theta Alumni Club of Washington annual founders day banquet at the University Club tomorrow. William P. Compton to toastmaster with Walter H. Palmer of Saltimore as principal speaker. Also notes minor access restrictions and several city public notices on sewer work and medical examiner invitations.
The lowest bidder was required to show evidence of responsibility and experience before receiving the contract for a sewer disposal project. The total cost is $41,598 with $1,979 for excavation below the river bed. the only other bid was $45,260 from J. H. Louchheim.
Harbor master John R. Sutton's fleet of tugs finished ice clearing on the Potomac after ten days in service. Commodore Sutton praised the captains and crews for zeal and good work, and Commissioner Macfarland noted the danger posed by thick ice this winter. He credited Congress and the body for prompt action that prevented flooding and property damage in lower city areas. Business interests are hoped to show due appreciation.
An engineer department borings team will probe the First street tunnel area to determine soil settlement risks for traffic. Col Biddle said disruption appeared earlier than expected with a thirty foot stretch showing a low mood and potential cavities. If a cavity is found the Pennsylvania Railroad must repair promptly. otherwise minor damage may delay repairs.
A large mass meeting at True Reformers Hall Twelfth and U streets NW under Colored Grocerymen's Union urged Negro residents to support businesses owned by their race. Leaders from True Reformers and the Grocerymen's Union spoke on organizing Negro grocers, collective buying for lower prices, and expanding the movement nationally.
City Bulletin reports W A Engle proprietor of the Engle Hotel at New Jersey Avenue and C Streets Northwest arraigned in Police Court on a Sunday bar charge with a jury trial requested. The item also covers United Cigar Stores Employee life insurance plans, local grocery prices, and Amateur Press Association officers.
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